The distance of the space jump is not far. At this moment, we are still in the woods near the base. The mutant beasts here evolve extremely fast compared to the zombies.

In just three seconds, they surrounded us.

Even if I had ten pairs of hands, I couldn't build a fort fast enough to protect Jiang Yufeng.

"System, we're facing death, and I understand one thing now: we're really playing a construction game!"

The comforting words from the system suddenly went 404.

The big white dog that attacked Jiang Yufeng stood in the middle. It had grown several times larger than four months ago, like an inflated steamed bun.

I'm so hungry, I'm crying.

It approached me again, glanced at Jiang Yufeng with disdain, and then handed me a herb.

The information about the herb entered my mind like game data.

It turned out to be a rare herb that can quickly heal wounds without alerting the zombies!

The big white dog is like a cheat code that came just in time!

Under the protection of this group of mutant beasts, I built a safe house in the woods and treated Jiang Yufeng's wounds.

The bullet was embedded in his flesh from the back, and Jiang Yufeng couldn't remove it himself. I tried to steady my trembling hands and followed the instructions from the system to perform the surgery.

Before I could apologize, Jiang Yufeng spoke first:

"I'm sorry. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have been in danger or faced betrayal. You've done so much, but it's us who let you down."

The Major General no longer had his usual calmness. He appeared completely dejected, not even looking at me, burying his face in the shadows.

His long hair hung down obediently, and I gently cupped it in my palm.

"Don't say that, Major General. You are the protagonist, after all.

Besides, the base has already reached its maximum level. Let's consider it as completing the game. I'm just a person without any goals, drifting aimlessly. It's better for me to go home and not hold you back."

I've always known that reality is not a game, and human hearts cannot be calculated like code.

When I found out about Chen Chao's betrayal, I wasn't surprised at all.

I had never personally managed the people in the base. I simply assigned tasks and rewarded them, and later I was busy planting trees, letting them roam freely.

In the end, I disappeared for four months, so isn't it normal for them to betray me?

In fact, in reality, I would even breathe a sigh of relief.

Great, I wouldn't have to face them anymore.

"I'm sorry, I only know how to play games."

But Jiang Yufeng had an expression sadder than mine.

He said, "Even in the game, you never gave up on any NPC. You always find more convenient ways to lead us forward.

You are smart, kind, and selfless, which is why you can complete the game."

I had never truly experienced Jiang Yufeng's purity until now.

What kind of protagonist is he?

There are so many words, but I couldn't describe it because I was crying uncontrollably.

No one had ever come to me, and no one had ever acknowledged my goodness during those days of being deceived and neglected.

Tears flowed uncontrollably. I cried for more than half an hour for no reason.

Jiang Yufeng didn't rush me. He remained steadfast and gentle, saying, "If you want to go home, we'll go home."

What should I do? Jiang Yufeng was taking over my entire mind.

I spent three days thinking in the cabin, and finally made up my mind to discuss our future plans with him.

After the update, the maximum population of the base still didn't increase, which means a single base can only accommodate a few thousand people.

If we want to save all of humanity, we must establish scattered small bases along the path of the giant zombies.

As for other areas, they should return to nature.

Jiang Yufeng didn't understand. "Why do we have to build bases like this?"

"Look, the giant's path goes through the cities inthe game, and the zombies in those areas have already been wiped out. We don't need to waste resources and manpower to build bases there."

Jiang Yufeng's eyes lit up with understanding, and he nodded in agreement.

So, we embarked on a new journey, traveling from city to city, clearing out any remaining zombies and establishing small bases along the way.

Each base we built was like a small utopia, where survivors could find safety, resources, and a sense of community.

Word spread quickly, and survivors from nearby areas started flocking to our bases, seeking refuge and joining our cause.

We became known as the "Builders of Hope," a group dedicated to rebuilding and protecting humanity.

Our efforts didn't go unnoticed. The government, seeing our success and the positive impact we were making, reached out to us.

They offered their support, providing us with additional resources, manpower, and even military assistance.

With their help, our mission expanded, and we were able to establish more bases across the country, gradually pushing back the hordes of zombies.

It was a long and arduous journey, but we never gave up. We fought with determination and hope, knowing that the future of humanity depended on our success.

Years passed, and slowly but surely, we reclaimed our world. The zombies were no longer a constant threat, and humanity began to thrive once again.

The Builders of Hope became legendary figures, their stories passed down through generations.

And as for me, I found my purpose. I wasn't just a player in a game; I was a builder of hope, a leader, and a protector.

Together with Jiang Yufeng and the countless survivors we had saved, we built a new world, a better world, where humanity could flourish once more.

And in that world, I finally found my home.