Chapter 31

Hudson turned to look at Winona and Hank and declared, "These aren't the real infected. They're all controlled by a more powerful existence." Winona trembled at Hudson's words, and her face became pale. "You mean..." Despite his reluctance to share, Hudson acknowledged the truth with a nod. "This movie theater has transformed into a beast's lair." Although she had mentally braced herself, her body began to tremble ever so slightly. However, it was clear that someone else was even more scared than Winona. Suddenly, there was a thud, and Hank dropped to the ground. Hudson glanced at him and noticed his dazed eyes, clearly filled with fear. "The beast's lair. Oh, no... Why do I have such terrible luck?" Winona swallowed hard and replied in a calm, detached tone, "I'm fine." She appeared to revert to her cold demeanor, but Hudson could detect the fear in her voice. "Winona." Hudson grabbed Winona by the shoulders, making her look at him. "Yes?" Winona slowly lifted her head, avoid