Gray Bear's shout attracted a few more Rune Zombies to bang on the door outside, but it also pulled everyone back to reality from their brief moment of despair.

The reality was: they were like clay Buddhas crossing a river, barely able to protect themselves, with no time to mourn the deaths of the two Lost Ones.

Gao Yang composed himself and analyzed, "I forgot to ask Teacher Li how long the second evening self-study session lasts. Generally, it's 45 to 60 minutes, so we still have some time to wait."

"Everyone, get ready and grab your most handy weapon," Nine Cold said as he walked to the iron cabinet storing medical supplies. He opened it and added, "Take some medicine, just in case."