Chapter 46. Angry

He’d repeated that statement numerous times, but Hubert remained genuinely perplexed. He pressed him for clarification.

"What do you mean? What protection? What about other zombies being wary of me?"

Clunky waited to respond. He glanced back at Theodore, pleading for help. Hubert pushed him gently in the chest.

"Speak up. He has no right to hinder me from learning the truth about myself. If you don’t tell me, I’ll find out some other way."

Clunky flitted his gaze between Hubert and Theodore, finally capitulating under pressure.

"It’s him, that bastard. He marked you with his scent. Who dares to approach the marked one of a high-tier, fifth-rank zombie? Your scent is even stronger now. I bet the zombies outside will scatter at the sight of you."

As Clunky finished speaking, Theodore’s voice resounded from behind.

"Shut up."

Clunky continued, his tone not reflecting an ounce of fear.

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