chsdbacks Page 192
Page 192
To be precise, it was less than three days, and FEMA radio only said that New Bus City would be bombed, but did not say what it would be bombed with.
Aerial bomb? Missile? Or... a nuclear bomb?
Headache.
Dongyun rubbed her temples; she not only had a headache, but she was also in a terrible mood.
Not only do we have to enter the demon's lair, but we also have to be careful of the huge treasure falling from the sky. What should we do? This isn't just a matter of nine out of ten chances of survival; it's a matter of ten chances of death!
"What's wrong? You look so worried. What are you thinking about?"
A pair of small hands pressed against Dongyun's face, and Gabriel's voice was very gentle.
"How did you know I was thinking about something again, and not frowning over what just happened?"
Shinonome grabbed Gabriel's hands, forcing a smile onto his face.
He had something he wanted to say, but he didn't know how to say it.
They will likely die on tomorrow's trip, all of them in New Bass, which will mark the end of their animated series.
Therefore, he was going to ask Hongxia and the others later if they would like to go to New Bass City with them.
His system only offers rewards, not penalties, and Hongxia and the others' systems are the same.
So they could easily skip the mission and just follow the older guy and his crew westward to the safe state that hadn't yet fallen. They could skip joining them in storming New Bass, infiltrating the Detrick Labs, becoming bomb-resistant heroes, fighting their way out of New Bass, and then continuing westward.
Of course, even if they can't fight their way out, they can still head west, but the destination will no longer be California, but rather the Western Paradise.
The woods were very quiet.
After the cordon was set up, everyone washed their hands with precious fresh water and quietly ate their dinner, which included biscuits, canned food, and beef jerky.
At the same time, they should keep an eye on their surroundings and be wary of small zombie animals such as zombie birds, zombie bats, and zombie squirrels that can cross the warning line and suddenly attack them.
The appearance of zombie bats has made it difficult for them to sleep outside at night.
There's only one tent, which is definitely not enough for everyone to sleep in. To avoid being bitten by small zombie animals while sleeping at night, we need to arrange for a night watch.
Otherwise, someone might be bitten silently at night, turning into a zombie and biting others without a sound. Even if it doesn't cause a total wipeout, they would still have to painfully kill their zombie companions.
No matter who it is, Shinonome doesn't want to see them killed.
If it required shooting Xiaojia, Nadeshiko, or Rin, he would go completely mad.
Dongyun arranged for a night watch.
They were probably truly safe; the night passed uneventfully, and dawn arrived peacefully.
When we woke up in the morning, no one really spoke.
The harrowing events of the previous night were still fresh in their minds, leaving them little time for conversation. They quickly packed their things and headed to the nearest town—Hatton.
Chapter 72 Trait "Refreshing Defense"
On the way to the nearest town, Hatton.
Shinonome told Ishoka and the others that he, Kaori, Rin, and Nadeshiko were going to be separated from them.
They also told Nijika and the others, who had finished their band activities, that they could abandon the mission and didn't have to go with them to the Detrick Laboratory, where they might never return.
"He's going to die."
Shinonome stared at Ichiji Nijika and uttered extremely pessimistic words that he hadn't wanted to say.
"We need to reach New Bass within three days, storm the lab to get the antidote, and then escape from New Bass. If we fail, we'll all die. Xiao Jia has almost no magic left, so our journey to New Bass will be difficult, and our return will be equally difficult."
After spending a considerable amount of time together, Dongyun realized that even if the band ended and he left, he could still survive well in this apocalypse. There was really no need to play a live-action version of Left 4 Dead with them, especially since they weren't immune to the zombie virus.
However, Ichiji Nijika did not accept Shinonome's proposal, and the other three girls who had left the band also seemed to disagree.
It wasn't just because they couldn't bear to watch Dongyun and the others go to their deaths, but also because their mission clearly required them to go to the laboratory.
[Directions: Heading to Nova Chase]
[Rewards: 1000 ammunition of your choice, 10 earth bombs, 10 bile, 10 fragmentation grenades, 10 Molotov cocktails]
[Guide: Kill 100 Special Infected]
[Rewards: Traits "Zombie Slayer" and "Tactical Squad"]
[Reward: Bile x4]
[Guide: Survive past the thirteenth day]
[Reward: 300 ammo of your choice]
[Guide: Go to the Detrick Laboratory to obtain a virus inhibitor (special)]
[Rewards: Void Backpack, Void Supply Crate]
Ichika Niji knew this, as did Yamada Ryo, Kita Ikuyo, and Goto Ichiri. Without their firepower, relying solely on Shinonome, Gabriel, Shima Rin, and Kagamihara Nadeshiko, let alone storming the laboratory, even reaching New Bass City would be a challenge.
Although Dongyun and his team were also a four-person squad, they did not have a system-assisted aiming system, a system-assisted teamwork system, or a system-guided reward of ammunition upon completion.
Even if they all had guns, if they didn't use bombs, grenades, or Molotov cocktails, Dongyun and his men's firepower couldn't compare to that of their band.
When it comes to melee combat, the system doesn't seem to give them many advantages; they can't compare to Dongyun and the others. However, when it comes to ranged combat, they can completely overwhelm Dongyun and the others in terms of firearms.
Therefore, if they go to the lab with Dongyun and the others, there's a chance they might come back alive. But if they don't go, Dongyun and the others will most likely not return. Even if they do, there will probably be one or more missing members.
All of Ichiji Nijika's words could be summed up in one sentence.
"I'm going!"
She didn't speak on behalf of the other three band members, but looked at Yamada Ryo, Goto Ichiri, and Kita Ikuyo without saying a word.
She left the choice of whether to go or not to them as much as possible.
Although she said she would try her best, from the moment she said she was going, Liang and the others were essentially going.
"Same."
Yamada Ryo raised his hand lightly, expressionless.
It's like we're going on a picnic, not to a dangerous city teeming with zombies or even special beings.
"Me, I'll go too."
Goto Ichiri lowered his head, his face somewhat gloomy.
Although she was very scared, since Hongxia and Liang had both gone, she couldn't possibly not go.
However, even if Nijika, Ryo, and even Kita don't go, she will grit her teeth and suggest going to the lab with Shinonome and the others to find virus inhibitors.
For no other reason than that she wanted to help Nadeshiko.
Within the team, Nadeshiko, with her lively and cheerful personality and excellent cooking skills, is loved by everyone.
Even Bochi, who considers himself quite withdrawn and gloomy, is infected by Nadeshiko's energetic spirit and becomes more cheerful and lively than usual.
It hadn't been long, but for Pochi-chan, who had few friends and no harem, Nadeshiko was already a friend. For her friend, she was willing to go through fire and water.
Of course, it's best to avoid it if possible; going through fire and water is just too painful.
"You bunch of kids are just whispering amongst yourselves and abandoning us, aren't you?"
After hearing what Shinonome said, then what Nijika said, and then hearing Kita also say that he was going to the lab, Ishō Hana couldn't help but speak up.
Has the Heavenly Spirits been reversed?
For the safety of the adults, the minors discussed separating from them after arriving in Hatton, while the group of kids went to the dangerous laboratory for their companions.
For a moment, Yi Shanghua felt very sad.
They are adults, yet they need minors to save them; they are adults, yet they cannot protect minors.
This kind of thing should have been done by him, by him and Dalton.
Charlotte?
In his eyes, Charlotte, who was still a student, was just a little older than her, even though she was an adult.
"Come on, uncle, you're really weak."
Dongyun smiled.
He looked at Han Shengjing and said softly, "You should take good care of Sister Shengjing. Although we are all high school students, we are not ordinary people. It's just that we might have a chance to come back alive, but if you come with us, you will only be a burden. A fat guy, a pregnant woman, a college student, a nun..."
"Nigo".
Dalton continued.
“One black guy can’t help us.”
Dongyun deliberately said harsh words to warn Yishanghua not to act rashly and take his wife and others on this dangerous trip.
"..."
Yi Shanghua remained silent.
He knew that Dongyun said this on purpose, to make them obediently head west to seek refuge in the safe zone.
But isn't this kid's language a bit too harsh? What does he mean by "fat"?
He's strong, not fat.