Ethan and Tina face a horde of zombies while preparing for battle, with tension rising as zombies close in. Ethan impresses by skillfully dispatching enemies, earning praise from Tina. Meanwhile, the system identifies a new target, Vivian Miller, a jewelry merchant and pianist, deemed a valuable teammate. Ethan unlocks a point gem that doubles zombie kill points, boosting their resources. Vivian, now part of the group, is warned that joining Ethan's convoy means their lives are linked—if Ethan dies, so does she. Despite the risk, Vivian trusts Ethan and commits to following him, setting up a precarious alliance.