After returning to the sanctuary, Professor Sterling's research made a breakthrough. My blood samples successfully yielded antibodies. After purification and cultivation, the first batch of serum was produced a month later. Clinical trials showed a 98% cure rate for patients infected within three days. The news spread, and the entire New Dawn Sanctuary erupted. Raymond began preparing a large-scale production plan while sending envoys to other survivor outposts to spread hope. I was appointed commander of the New Dawn Sanctuary Vanguard Strike Force, responsible for escorting the serum and coordinating with key outposts. Logan and several others who had followed Austin's team also joined the strike force. No one mentioned Austin or Heather again. Until two months later. That day, we

