Chapter Four: There Is No Chef in the Freezer

[CROSS-ZONE TRANSFER REQUIRES KITCHEN AUTHORITY.] “Then I request temporary control. Current supervisor is derelict.” Bonnie trembled outside. It was not afraid of the creature. It was afraid of what the inventory would reveal. [KITCHEN EMPLOYEE FEAR EXCEEDS THRESHOLD.] [ZONE CHALLENGE AVAILABLE: RESTORE KITCHEN SERVICE WITHIN THREE MINUTES.] Zhou Ran loaded the seven thawing bags onto carts and switched on the ovens. Lin Wan pulled the survivors out. Instinct took over Bonnie; it grabbed plates and worked. Before time expired, seven hot pineapple pizzas reached empty tables. [ZONE CHALLENGE COMPLETE.] [AUTHORITY UPGRADED: ACTING KITCHEN SUPERVISOR.]