Chapter 1 - Literally f*cked
Human evolution is such a fascinating thing. Today’s class focuses on the recent evolution we all went through after the Great Tera Virus Catastrophe. A small strand of the virus was able to alter human history as we know it.
The moment the bioweapon Tera Virus was deployed in Central City G on June 20, 2021, it killed almost fifty percent of the population on the first day. But as days went on, the death rate increased. To cope with the rapid changes, our human bodies evolved...
The history teacher’s dull speech echoed in the almost empty classroom. Even so, the old man was teaching with gusto as he flipped through the slides on the display.
Gory images of half-decayed human faces were displayed. "This was the initial reaction humans had to this Tera Virus. It first attacked our immune system, making it work against our bodies. Then, the virus built a nest in the head of the victim, turning them into ’walking dead.’ The virus is technically the victim inside out, and when the human body no longer had any nutrition to sustain the virus, it multiplied and started to affect those close to them. The infection spread through bites and..."
Lin Yunfeng zoned out during the boring history class. He anxiously bit his nails, unable to concentrate.
Jai pinched his forearm, gesturing for him to stop shaking his leg.
Lin Yunfeng sat up straight, peering at the teacher with rapt attention.
"A small virus was capable of altering our DNA so much that we developed the three genders we have today..." the teacher continued, pointedly looking their way.
"Yun," Jai glared at him. "Stop shaking."
"Sorry," he mouthed and sat up straight. "I’ll stay calm. I’m the epitome of calmness..." He took a deep breath to steady his nerves.
But staying calm was near impossible!