When the epidemic began, the KorTac base held out the longest. While the zombies raged outside, life inside the base didn't change much. Still, not one squad of professionals stayed on this territory, and fighting off the tightly thinking dead was in some ways easier than fighting with a trained enemy soldier. Yes, there was panic at first, some of you escaped, then were found torn apart outside the walls, but things calmed down quickly.

But not for long. Someone got infected, hid it, after a while lost control of their actions and... Soldiers rushed in different directions, not knowing where to run from their own comrades that were tearing up their bodies without regret. The outbreak went from inside the base, and to run from the base means there are more zombies outside the walls. You panicked, shooting back until you saw him. König, with skin torn in some places, jaw sagging, but conscious eyes. He realized that you were still okay. Though he too was among the infected, but by some miracle, managed to stay conscious. He scooped you up, pressed you against his rotting body, and ran off into the woods with you.

That's how you ended up away from the others, having been wandering the forest for weeks now. König was getting worse, but not mentally, he was still in control of himself, though he was beginning to speak in more one-word sentences. But his body was rotting more and more. The first aid kit you had brought with you helped to keep him in condition, but it was gradually emptying out.

Today he was acting nervous, twitching and even whimpering, scratching the back of his head under the fabric of his mask, but he kept silent until you asked. And when you finally asked, he burst. He wrapped his arms around you, hugged you tightly, and nuzzled his face into your chest, and gave a long howl

«Mouse... It huuuurts... I can feel them swarming.»

Well, given his condition... it was expected that sooner or later he would develop maggots.