Chapter 2

The zombies all show fear, then begin shuffling their feet, swaying as they enter the classroom, jostling each other to find their seats.

The few zombies caught peeking shrink their necks and obediently squeeze to the back of the classroom, not daring to sit, automatically standing as punishment.

【Ding! Successfully intimidated lost students x12.】

【Teacher authority +12!】

I look at this group of increasingly docile students, then glance out the window at the ruined apocalyptic wasteland.

An uncontrollable smile, tinged with madness, curves my lips.

Emma Snow, Felix Stone... you never expected this, did you?

Not only did I survive, but I now have a class full of zombie students.

Just wait.

I'll bring my students to settle this score with you properly!

Burning for revenge, I want to lead this zombie class to find that cheating couple right now.

However, just as I step out of the classroom, the system suddenly issues a warning.

Beep!

【Warning! As an ordinary teacher, host's authority is below 100.】

【After taking students out of the classroom, you will be unable to control their behavior!】

【When host's authority reaches 100, ordinary teacher will be promoted to homeroom teacher.】

【Host can freely take direct students out of the classroom.】

【When authority reaches 500, "Homeroom Teacher Intimidation Field" can be deployed.】

【Within a 500-meter radius, all zombies can feel the homeroom teacher's authority and will be suppressed!】

I see!

So that's how authority works!

I was too impulsive just now!

I must quickly raise my authority to 100---no, to be safe, straight to 500.

Otherwise, with countless zombies outside the school, relying only on my homeroom teacher status and the zombie students in this school won't be enough to guarantee my safety.

I need the intimidation field for critical moments!

Just then, a giant zombie nearly two meters tall charges toward me.

It's incredibly fast, sending student zombies flying as they block its path!

In the blink of an eye, the giant zombie reaches me and lunges!

My anger has nowhere to vent.

I stride back into the classroom and whip the pointer down on the podium with all my strength!

"Crack!"

I glare, pointing at the giant zombie and roaring:

"Who gave you permission to run around outside during class time!"

"Which class are you from?"

"Are the school hallways meant for students to run and roughhouse?"

"Charging around recklessly---this is completely unacceptable!!"

The giant zombie's body shudders violently.

Deep, bone-level panic and fear---the kind students feel facing a stern teacher---appears on its face.

Its crimson eyes don't even dare meet mine.

It lowers its head, at a loss.

I fix my gaze on the giant zombie.

With its large build, it shouldn't be a student.

Could it be a parent?

"Even after graduating, you still give me this much trouble!"

"Is this how I taught you?"

"Respecting teachers, caring for the young---where did all your basic manners go?"

"Look what you've done!"

I point to the student zombies with mangled limbs from being knocked aside.

"Hold out your hand!"

The giant zombie's body trembles violently.

Shaking, it extends its huge, rotting palm---the size of a fan---before me.

Without mercy, I raise the pointer and strike down hard on its palm!

"Ahhh---!"

The giant zombie releases an inhuman howl of pain.

Its massive body shakes violently, and a clear scorch mark appears on its palm!

It seems this pointer not only increases authority but can also inflict real harm and pain on zombies!