My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 903

Chapter 903 -903 A Sharp Blade

No fulfillment. Wealth didn’t make him feel alive. Power didn’t quiet the storm inside him. Authority feared him, yes, but fear wasn’t loyalty, and respect born out of terror was nothing more than another form of isolation.

He had everything he once thought he wanted… and still felt completely hollow.

It was only after reaching the peak that he finally understood, power and wealth were just another illusion. Empty rewards that couldn’t mend a broken soul. So instead of chasing more, he began to change himself.

He started picking up souls like his own, lost, wounded, and drifting in the shadows of alleys, slums, and forgotten corners of the world. He could spot them instantly. They all carried the same aura, like broken, wounded beasts lashing out at anything that came too close.

Hostile not out of cruelty, but out of defense. Isolation had become their shield, a choice born from the fear of betrayal… or worse, abandonment.

They knew the pain of being left behind. And they feared it more than anything else.

So when he saw Levi, Rakan recognized that familiar pain in his eyes. The boy was like him, scarred and closed off. But Rakan didn’t hesitate. He knew Levi was meant to be part of his team.

Maybe, just maybe, the rowdy bunch of boys under his wing could help this lost soul. They weren’t the same age, nor did they share the same stories, but they knew the same kind of pain. And with time, they could help Levi open up, find true companionship, and begin to heal.

Perhaps one day, Levi would learn to embrace his pain, not as something that broke him, but as the very thing that made him strong.

After all, a soul that has been broken and then pieced back together is often far stronger than one that’s never known pain. True strength comes from surviving the fall and learning where that strength truly lies.

With a thoughtful nod, Rakan smiled as he glanced toward the door, while one of his subordinates continued babbling like a hyperactive radio. His energy filled the room, drawing laughter and interest.

Everyone was engaged, after all, it wasn’t every day they got to hear firsthand stories from someone deep in the Mafia world, let alone from a Mafia boss’s inner circle. The tales were raw, gritty, and fascinating.

Even Fred, who used to work for the government and was now pretending to nap in the corner, couldn’t help but listen intently. Though his eyes were closed, his ears were fully alert, soaking up every word the subordinate said.

And just like that, their journey went smoothly, at least until they made their first stop at a supermarket on the outskirts of the city. Sparrow pulled the truck into the large parking lot, where a few vehicles still sat abandoned. Most of the lot was empty and silent, save for the eerie presence of dust-covered cars.

It seemed that when the apocalypse struck, there had only been a handful of customers around. Judging by the types of vehicles left behind, most of them probably belonged to the supermarket staff.

After turning off the engine, Sparrow climbed down from the driver’s seat. Then, with a sharp rap of his palm against the side of the truck, he signaled for everyone to hop out.

“Alright, everyone,” Sparrow called out once everyone had jumped down from the truck. “Let’s set up a temporary camp here for a bit. We’ll check if there’s any edible food left inside before we move on. This is also a good chance for the newbies to get some live practice before we face tougher enemies.”

“Yes, sir!” the group responded in unison.

Already divided into three teams, they quickly fanned out across the parking lot to clear the area of any lingering zombies. Each team leader took charge, guiding the new recruits and issuing instructions.

At first, the rookies moved stiffly, their fear making them slow and hesitant. But the seasoned leaders were strong and experienced; they knew exactly how to manage fear in battle and keep their teams focused.

On Rakan’s side, however, one young fighter stood out.

Levi.

Unlike the others, he showed no hesitation. With a calm savagery, he charged forward, slicing through zombies one after another. His eyes were cold, unblinking, and his movements precise. It was as if he had done this a hundred times before.

Even the veterans had to glance his way, a flicker of surprise in their eyes.

As soon as Sparrow gave the order and Rakan’s team split off from the rest, Levi immediately sprang into action. The first zombie he spotted was limping from behind a car, its right leg broken and dragging behind as it shuffled toward them.

Without hesitation, Levi drew his dagger from his waist. He easily sidestepped the zombie’s outstretched arms, then drove the blade straight into its skull. With a sharp twist, he widened the wound to ensure a quick kill. As the corpse crumpled to the ground, Levi crouched beside it and began extracting the crystal core.

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