Twelve years have passed, like a merciless chisel carving deep scars into this land once ravaged by a virus. The world has become unrecognizable; the ruins of cities are filled with the stench of death and despair. Humanity struggles to survive under the shadow of vampires, where existence has become the most daunting challenge.

　　On this desolate wasteland, a small expedition team of about a dozen people cautiously weaves through the remnants of buildings. The leader of the group is a resolute man named Kane, tall and sturdy, with a gaze that reflects the calmness and decisiveness of someone seasoned in battle. Beside him is his agile and meticulous second-in-command, Ava, her short hair appearing particularly sharp in the wind.

　　“Kane, do you really think we can find enough supplies at the military base?” Ava asked softly, her brow furrowed. Her vigilant eyes scanned the surroundings, gripping a somewhat worn dagger tightly in her hand.

　　Kane lifted his head slightly, looking toward the distant outline of the military base, and replied firmly, “We don’t have many choices left. The base may hold the food, medicine, and weapons we desperately need. If we can succeed in obtaining them, we can last a bit longer and bring more hope to everyone.”

　　The others in the team shared glances filled with fatigue and anticipation. There was Tom, skilled in reconnaissance, who always quietly moved ahead, using his keen instincts to scout the path; Mark, strong and sturdy, carrying a heavy pack filled with various tools and spare weapons; and Lilian, an expert in electronics, responsible for bypassing any electronic locks and security systems they might encounter.

　　As they approached the military base, a foul stench of decay and blood hit them. The entrance was already in ruins, surrounded by scattered rusty weapons and bones.

　　“Everyone be careful; there may still be dangers lurking here,” Kane warned in a low voice, signaling Tom to scout ahead.

　　Tom crouched low and swiftly moved forward. After a short while, he returned with a report: “It seems quiet inside, but there are many signs of a struggle. It looks like a fierce battle took place here.”

　　The group cautiously entered the base, the dimly lit corridor filled with a heavy atmosphere. The flickering lights on the walls cast an eerie glow, accompanied by the occasional crackle of electricity.

　　“Let’s check the warehouse first; there might be supplies we need,” Ava suggested.

　　They made their way toward the warehouse, passing numerous corpses that had been torn apart by vampires, now reduced to bones. The mood grew heavier, but for the sake of survival, they pressed on.

　　In their search of the warehouse, they found some expired canned food and a few damaged weapons. Though the haul was meager, it was better than nothing.

　　“This is far from enough; we need to keep looking,” Kane said, shaking his head in frustration.

　　At that moment, Lilian spotted a hidden door in the corner. “There might be something valuable here.”

　　As they entered the secret room, they were stunned by the sight before them. The room was filled with various advanced instruments and equipment, blinking indicator lights casting sci-fi shadows in the dim space. Most of the devices had stopped functioning, with only a few emitting faint buzzing sounds, like the weak heartbeat of this desolate place. In the center of the room stood a massive, ice-encased chamber radiating a cold blue light.

　　“What is this? It looks like some kind of high-tech container,” Ava said curiously, stepping closer, her eyes sparkling with wonder and confusion.

　　Kane also approached slowly, his gaze fixed on the ice chamber. He noticed complex markings and display panels on its surface, but most of the content was obscure. “Whatever it is, it’s definitely not simple. Perhaps it holds unexpected treasures or important clues about this disaster.”

　　Tom circled the ice chamber, examining it closely, trying to find a way to open it. “There seems to be a locking mechanism here, but it looks like it requires a password or specific authorization to unlock.”

　　Lilian crouched down, pulling out some electronic devices from her toolkit and began connecting them to the chamber’s interface. “Let me see if I can hack this system, but it looks like very advanced encryption, so it might take some time.”

　　The group gathered around, anxiously watching Lilian work. Time ticked by, and the atmosphere grew tense as everyone hoped to find something within this mysterious ice chamber that could change their fate.

　　Suddenly, Lilian’s eyes lit up. “I’ve made progress! I’ve successfully bypassed part of the encryption; I should be able to open it now.”

　　With a soft mechanical whir, the chamber door slowly opened, releasing a gust of cold mist. As the fog gradually cleared, they saw a little girl lying inside—her name was Amy. Her face still bore the innocence of youth, long eyelashes dusted with frost, as if she had merely fallen into a deep sleep. She wore a delicate white dress, glowing like a fairy tale princess in the eerie blue light.

　　“Oh my god, it’s a little girl! How could she be trapped in here?” Mark exclaimed in surprise.

　　Kane furrowed his brow, stepping closer to the ice chamber to examine Amy. “She looks like she was sealed in here before the virus outbreak. Maybe she knows something about the virus or the source of this disaster.”

　　Ava stepped forward, gently touching Amy’s forehead. “She’s still alive, but her body is freezing. We need to find a way to wake her up and see what she can tell us.”

　　Just then, a sharp howling sound echoed from outside the base, as if the vampires had discovered their presence.

　　“Not good, we might have been spotted!” Tom warned, glancing toward the entrance.

　　Kane made a quick decision: “We need to take the girl with us; we can’t leave her here. Mark, carry her. Everyone else, prepare for battle; we need to get out of here fast!”

　　Mark carefully lifted Amy from the ice chamber and placed her on his back. The group grabbed their weapons and rushed toward the exit.

　　As they burst through the base’s doors, they saw a horde of vampires charging toward them. These vampires moved with agility, their eyes glowing a menacing red, sharp fangs bared as they let out chilling roars.

　　“Open fire!” Kane shouted, raising his rifle and firing first.

　　Bullets lit up the night sky, hitting the front line of vampires. But more vampires surged from all directions, their speed overwhelming as they quickly closed in on the expedition team.

　　Ava swung her dagger, engaging in close combat with a vampire that lunged at her. She deftly dodged its attacks, then seized the moment to stab it in the heart. “These guys are getting harder to deal with!” she shouted.

　　Tom and Lilian worked together, with Tom shooting to cover Lilian as she set up a makeshift explosive device, hoping to slow down the vampire pursuit.

　　“Almost done! Everyone fall back!” Lilian called out.

　　The group quickly retreated, and with a loud explosion, the device detonated among the vampires, sending flames into the sky and temporarily halting their advance.

　　“Let’s go! Now!” Kane yelled, leading the team toward their temporary camp.

　　Along the way, they faced continuous vampire attacks, but through their fierce fighting spirit and teamwork, they managed to escape danger time and again. Mark held Amy tightly on his back, fearful of any harm coming to her.

　　Finally, they reached their temporary camp, located in an abandoned factory surrounded by makeshift defenses. Exhausted, they collapsed to the ground, but their eyes remained fixed on the still-unconscious Amy.

　　“What do we do now? She hasn’t woken up yet,” Ava said, looking at Amy with concern.

　　Kane pondered for a moment before saying, “Let’s warm her up first; find some blankets and hot water. Lilian, check her condition and see if there’s a safe way to wake her. The rest of us need to strengthen the camp’s defenses; those vampires might still be on our trail.”

　　Everyone sprang into action. In this dangerous and uncertain wasteland, Amy’s appearance brought them new hope, along with more mysteries and challenges. Little did they know, a more powerful force was watching this long-frozen girl from afar, and a greater storm was about to sweep in.