"Bang!"
"Bang bang bang!"
The sound of gunfire and artillery was incessant, and the night quickly passed.
Having lost the curse aura of the giant corpse, the zombies' momentum was far weaker, returning to their previous speed and attack stance. This was a crucial battle, with countless bullets and shells shooting towards the zombies as if they were free.
In the apocalypse, due to various reasons, the munitions factory was also forced to stop operations, leading to extremely limited production of bullets each month. It can be said that this battle has already consumed twenty percent of the ammunition reserves in Bridge East.
An astounding number.
Due to the relentless gunfight, some guns even malfunctioned, with large batches thrown aside, some even broken in two.
Xu Hongzhuang sat in the empty room. After the battle, her face turned completely pale. She was only flesh and blood, and her nerves, strained for a long time, brought her to the verge of collapse.
She didn't ponder for long.
Because urgent footsteps sounded from outside.
A sergeant.
Someone akin to a communications officer, considered one of Xu Hongzhuang's few confidants, reporting the battle situation to her every ten minutes.
"How is it?"
Xu Hongzhuang's eyes sharpened, focusing on her confidant.
"The situation has temporarily stabilized. The zombies' casualties are too severe; their attack isn't as fierce as before."
"However, they haven't chosen to retreat. Instead, they withdrew to rest, forming a phalanx estimated at over three thousand zombies."
The confidant was a middle-aged man whom Xu Hongzhuang rescued along with his family during her tenure. Since then, he followed Xu Hongzhuang loyally, serving without regret.
He was also a professional, with skills leaning towards being an assassin, capable of becoming invisible for several seconds, and after resting for a while, he could use it again. He was adept at ambush and assassination.
Zombies gathering?
Behind such a large-scale zombie horde, there must be a commander. To thoroughly resolve this trouble, they must crush them internally.
Ambush.
This kind of hunt doesn't suit hundreds or thousands of warriors attacking simultaneously, but requires a hunting squad to launch an assault from the shadows at the fastest speed.
However, there will certainly be mutant zombies protecting the leader; once inside, Xu Hongzhuang is very likely to be overwhelmed by the zombie frenzy.
Though the conservatives dispatched experts, they only appeared in a few instances before shrinking back into their rooms, never showing themselves again.
The main faction and conservatives don't agree, so Xu Hongzhuang never relied on them.
"Not enough manpower."
"To complete an assassination mission, I can't do it alone. I need reinforcements."
Xu Hongzhuang lowered her head, seemingly in thought, murmuring to herself.
"Reinforcements? The major has already taken thirty percent of Bridge East's readiness squad. Mr. Zhou Xian and Major Tian Xuefeng need to guard the camp against any conservative moves. Under such circumstances, even if reinforcements are requested, there's unlikely any support."
The confidant's judgment was accurate.
The conservatives act insidiously and viciously; Zhou Xian and Tian Xuefeng were like pillars suppressing the conservatives' extra ambition as a deterrent.
As the base, Bridge East needs large-scale military power. Feng Zhiyong can't send more troops; it's not about standing by but if too much is deployed, unpredictable changes may occur in Bridge East.
The confidant clearly felt a wave of discouragement; anyone in such an environment would feel a sense of despair, right?
Xu Hongzhuang's expression was heavy, as if struggling over something. Her pale fists tightened and loosened, with inner turmoil evident.
After a while, she seemed to decide, silently watching her confidant's face, then said, "The request for help isn't aimed at the colonel."
"You now return to Bridge East, then go find Lieutenant Chen to explain the situation. Let him assist me; tell him... I will consider what he mentioned before."
Finishing the last word seemed to drain Xu Hongzhuang's strength; she appeared much wearier. She waved for her confidant to retreat and prepare early.
The confidant, though bewildered, did not ask. A soldier's duty is to obey orders, and he'll execute all commands from Xu Hongzhuang.
After the confidant left, Xu Hongzhuang sighed deeply.
She was unsure whether her actions were right. Facing Chen Feng always made her feel a hint of trepidation, knowing his words were far from simple.
Despite knowing of a conspiracy, she had no choice...
With her strength, leaving would be easy, but once gone, the industrial park would be overtaken, and additionally, Bridge East's barrier would instantly collapse, fully exposed to the zombies.
She had to try.
So far, the only person who could turn the tides was Chen Feng.
.........
"Lulu..."
The Inferior Demon recently grew somewhat sleepy, curling up beside Chen Feng's leg and uttering indistinct sounds.
"Your tea."
Li Siyu, looking a bit tense, handed over a cup of tea. After some time together, she finally understood the young man's true identity standing before her.
The Master of Order.