Faced with Ian Song's cold gaze, most people lowered their heads in submission, but three still met his eyes without a trace of fear.
What, you have a problem?
Ian's gaze landed on the three. He never saw himself as a savior—he came to this world with one goal: complete missions and earn Fame Points.
Under Ian's intense stare, two of the three couldn't handle the pressure and lowered their heads.
The last one stepped out of the crowd and said to Ian, "Hello, I'm Victor Wang, the student council president. I think we should talk."
"How do you want to talk?" Ian's lips curled into a playful smile.
"I think we need to rescue ourselves," Victor said seriously. "Not rely on brute force to oppress everyone."
"That's right, President Wang is absolutely right!"
"I support President Wang too!"
The two who had lowered their heads now raised them again.
Ian ignored them, watching Victor Wang with interest. "Go on."
Seeing Ian didn't object, Victor perked up and spoke louder: "I don't know what's happening outside, but since no police have shown up, I suspect there are monsters out there too. So, what we need to do now is unite every force we can, pool our resources, assign roles, and save more classmates."
"So what's your specific plan?" Ian asked, looking at him.
Victor, sensing Ian might be persuaded, grew a bit smug and spoke even louder: "I think we should set up a Campus Rescue Association—pick someone with experience, charisma, and management skills as president."
Only then can we unite our strength and save more classmates. If possible, we should reclaim the whole university and help the government! We're all college students—the pillars of the nation. When the country is in trouble, we shouldn't just think of ourselves or get stuck in petty factionalism...!"
Victor Wang really lived up to his reputation as student council president. As his speech grew more passionate, most of the crowd's spirits lifted—their previously dull eyes now shone with a hint of hope as they looked at him.
"So who do you think should be president of this Campus Rescue Association?"
Ian asked with a smile.
"Who else? Of course President Wang should be president! He's our student council president—he's got experience and ability, and we're all willing to follow him!"
"Yeah, I only trust President Wang. If anyone else is president, I won't accept it!"
The two who had supported Victor Wang earlier now spoke up loudly.
With these two taking the lead, the others joined in, all expressing their willingness to elect Victor Wang as president of the Campus Rescue Association.
Ahem!
Victor Wang coughed lightly and raised his hand to quiet the crowd. He continued, "If this were a normal time, I definitely wouldn't accept the role of president. But these are extraordinary times. I may not be the most talented, but I have confidence I can lead everyone to rescue more classmates."
However, my abilities are limited, so I propose we elect two vice presidents as well." At this, he looked at Ethan Chu. "This classmate is the mayor's son. With him, it'll be easier to connect with the government, so I suggest he be a vice president. What does everyone think?"
With the apocalypse just beginning, many people still have hope in the government and haven't changed their mindset. Not everyone can be as indifferent to Ethan Chu as Ian Song.
So, no one wanted to offend Ethan Chu, and everyone voiced their agreement.
Victor Wang raised his hand again, waited for everyone to quiet down, then looked at Ian and asked, "What should we call this classmate?"
"Ian Song," Ian replied with a half-smile, curious to see what Victor was planning.
Victor Wang smiled warmly. "So, you're Ian Song. As far as I know, Ian is quite skilled at killing monsters, so I suggest we form a Monster-Hunting Squad, with Ian as the captain. By the way, your roommates are also good at fighting monsters, so you can lead them as the Monster-Hunting Squad. From now on, monster-hunting missions will be handed over to Captain Song! Of course, since monster-hunting is very dangerous, I propose Captain Song also serve as another vice president. Does anyone have any objections?"
Everyone present knew how terrifying the zombies were, and that hunting them was extremely dangerous—anyone could die at any moment. As long as they weren't the ones being sent to their deaths, there was no reason not to agree.
As soon as Victor finished speaking, Ethan Chu called out loudly, "I agree!"
I agree too!
I agree too!
I support it!
Seeing no one object, Victor Wang grew even more pleased. He looked at Ian and said, "Captain Song, see? No one objects. What do you think?"
So what are your responsibilities?
Ian asked with a smile.
Me? I'll mainly be in charge of settling people and allocating supplies, and I'll also coordinate with Captain Song on monster-hunting!" Victor Wang said righteously.
Heh.
Ian smiled.
Hearing Ian's laughter, Victor Wang grew faintly dissatisfied. "Captain Song, does that mean you agree, or...?"
Ian looked at Victor with mockery. "You think I'm stupid?"
Of course not!" Victor Wang suddenly sensed trouble.
Then why do you treat me like an idiot?" Ian's sarcasm deepened. 'I'm out there fighting zombies while you guys sit here acting all high and mighty. How about we switch—I become president, you lead the Monster-Hunting Squad!
Victor Wang's face turned pale, a trace of resentment flashed in his eyes, but he quickly forced a smile. "Ian, if I had your skills, I'd definitely go out and hunt monsters. But I'm not good at it. Besides, even though we have different roles, we're all working toward the same goal—rescuing more classmates and helping the country! Isn't that right?"
Do you all agree?" Ian swept his gaze over the crowd.
Suddenly, Ethan Chu's voice rang out: "Listen to me, everyone. I think this situation is only temporary. One day, the country will regain control, and those who've contributed will be rewarded. Anyone who tries to take advantage will be punished.'
Our Campus Rescue Association is helping the country. We'll be rewarded for it someday. So, everyone must obey President Wang's orders. If you don't, you're opposing the country!
At this, Ethan Chu fixed Ian with a cold stare. "Ian, either you follow President Wang's arrangements, or you leave. Otherwise, you're going against the country and the government!"