Chapter 20. Patriot (34)
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Elian was waiting for us with her eyes half rolled back. She did the same with other women. Of course, Catherine responded with her worldly shameless face. Catherine was her ‘supervisor’, and in terms of her power, no one could beat her. Eventually, a resigned Elian began her briefing. Without her even breathing.
There were many zombies inside the campus. It was one of the defense bases where people quarantined in the central district gathered to protect themselves from people who had already turned into zombies. The reasons cited were that the entrance was narrow, the walls were high, and the facilities were well-equipped. The relatively abundant supplies on campus may have also played a role.
“The problem is that the people inside this campus eventually turned into zombies. They probably ate each other, so the number may have decreased a bit, but the density of zombies compared to the space is still estimated to be quite high. Therefore, open the entrance, “I wonder if it would be a good idea to bring the zombies inside out to the outside of the campus.”
It was a common sense plan. The problem is that the world we live in is nonsensical.
“…You’re going to break through that?”
The iron gate was not only firmly welded, but also thick iron plates were added, sandbags were piled thickly on the front and back, and barbed wire was even reinforced. They even sprinkled cement on the top and even put glass pieces in it. It seemed difficult to break through unless a tank came and pushed them back.
“The door looks like that. How do you usually get in?”
“It looks like he climbed a ladder.”
Elian pointed to the abandoned ladder beyond the fence. The fence, which was slightly taller than a person, looked strong, but the ladder was also quite long.
“So we prepared an operation. First, a small number of people infiltrate the interior through a ladder. “The building directly in front was where chemical engineering classes were held, and I wondered what it would be like to blow up the entrance using a combination of explosive materials.”
I think that would be better. I was wondering what it would be like to push down the wall with a car, but considering that there are so many abandoned cars on the road, I wonder if there are any cars that are running safely.
“I am the opposite.”
Catherine shook her head. Elian glanced at her, his eyes half jealous and half annoyed. But Catherine remained calm.
“If the bomb explodes, zombies will come rushing in, and then we’ll be surrounded from front and back. No matter how quickly we escape from here. I’d rather have a ladder. How about secretly infiltrating inside?”
“It’s difficult. I climbed up that tree and looked, and there were more zombies standing tall than the shrubs next to the path. If we go in through the ladder, we end up stuck among the dense zombies. We’d rather drag the zombies inside out. “It seems advantageous in the long run to pay.”
The eyes of the two women turned towards me. He meant to ask me to make a decision.
“I think both opinions are right. There are too many zombies inside, and it’s hard to deal with them all with our firepower. It’s also true that we have to bring the inside guys outside.”
“But how?”
Instead of answering, I kicked the dirt under the fence. The particles were quite thick and dry.
“This land. Don’t you think it will cut well?”
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I didn’t have much shovels, so I had to bring road signs. However, the ground was deeply dug up. As twenty people took turns digging, a hole was dug in an instant. As expected, the area under the fence was not that sturdy. After all, it is a university campus building.
Of course, if you just dig it up, it will fall over, so I put a prop under the fence. When the fence got to the point where it would sway even if I shook it slightly, I placed dry branches around the tree, made a fire, and retreated. As the flames consumed the dead tree, the fence fell down with a roar. There was quite a bit of dust and noise, but it was nothing compared to an explosion.
“Forward!”
I ran into the chemical engineering building. As it was a university campus, the chemicals had labels so it was easy to combine explosives. The flashy movements of his hands made it hard to tell whether he was a terrorist making explosives or a bartender at a cocktail bar.
“Throw it!”
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We climbed up to the rooftop and threw explosives and Molotov cocktails down. Although the entrance was blocked by a metal desk, many zombies had already gathered. A thunderbolt of fire fell on them.
“Kyaaa!”
Zombies with their bodies on fire waved their limbs. The fire, moving on two feet, spread widely throughout the campus. The acrid smell was so strong that I had to wear the dust mask provided in the engineering building. The stench didn’t go away, but breathing was easier.
After a while, we walked down a path where our flesh was burning and sizzling. With each step, burnt flesh and ash rose up. Everyone quickly left, choosing a soot-free sidewalk block and stepping on it.
And then, we arrived at the building in question. It was a newly built gym.
“Where is the entrance downstairs?”
“It’s on the side over there, behind the ATM.”
The iron gate of the ‘warehouse’ was cleverly hidden. The warning “No entry except for authorized personnel – high voltage” Was also clear. But the door was rusty, and the warning signs were all worn out.
“Okay, so now all we have to do is go there.”
As always, I tried to take the lead.
“No.”
A clanking sound. It’s the sound of a gun being loaded. I turned my body reflexively. It was Ali. Ali was pointing the M4 at me. Not only Ali, but other men as well.
“… “What are you doing, Ali?”
Catherine and Elian criticized him, but they paid no heed.
“I can’t hand it over to you. Hoot. You stole our women. Our leaders have lost their perseverance and have been dragged here into your hands. “You controlled and controlled these people.”
“Ali, what on earth are you talking about!”
Maya tried to step forward. I waved my arms quickly. Let alone getting the zombie’s attention, I didn’t want to stop the determined man from speaking any further.
“So?”
“After many conflicts, I realized. And so do we all.”
The men gathered in a circle. He rested the gun firmly on his shoulder and placed the handle on the trigger. This meant shooting.
“If you shoot here, everyone will die!”
Catherine got angry. The man next to Ali nodded his head.
“I guess so. “We can’t survive that many zombies.”
“Even though I know that… !”
Elian took a step forward.
“Don’t move! “If you take even one step without our permission, we will shoot!”
“These bastards… ! “Do you think the goddess will just ignore you?”
But Ali did not see Elian. With an effort, she turned away. It was clear she was hiding her guilt. Have you caused a lot of damage to her innocent manly heart? But before I could say anything, he pointed at me first.
“Hoot… You can turn this all around, no, you can. “We have one request.”
“I understand.”
Ali’s face became strange. What? Why is there such a reaction? When I ordered pepperoni pizza and got pineapple pizza, it looked like the face of a part-time worker.
“… Did you know?”
You know. That you liked Maya more than anyone else in the world.
“I knew.”
“… “Then why did you do that?”
I would not accept the explanation that I had to be alone in an open area to find the location of the RV helicopter, but the women wouldn’t leave me alone, so I had no choice but to engage in skinship. Even I can’t do that.
“Ali, just as you have your own circumstances, I also have my own circumstances.”
“Cowardly… “It’s an excuse.”
Yes. Not cowardly. A childhood friend right in front of you… Well, since we weren’t dating, I didn’t commit a crime. Still, it’s not a very pleasant genre.
“I’m sorry about that.”
“… If so, please show me. “I’m sorry.”
I dropped my arms as if I had no choice. I prepared to reach for the holster on my waist. If a fight breaks out, I can easily dispatch that one guy. Unfasten the click button on the holster and pull it out with a quick draw….
“How should I show it? “What should I do to convince you?”
“Love.”
I heard tinnitus in my ears. The sight before my eyes turned white. I remember a time when I made a big mistake and didn’t mark the OMR card with one minute left until the end of the exam.
“… What?”
Ali’s eyes seem to have become slightly moist.
“Why don’t you show us love? Because she’s not a woman? Only women are important, not men… ? I’m not as bad as Maya, but I’m still not a bad person… !”
No. This is not it. Something is wrong. I never heard that pheromones differentiate between men and women. When I think about it, the zombies that followed me were a mix of men and women. Wait for a sec… !
“I hated it at first too! Being attracted to a man was impossible! But behind you came the scent of flowers, chocolate, and longing. Me, us! No denying it! Give me love!”
“Crazy stuff. “I can’t give Hut away!”
Maya screamed and clawed her nails. Other women jumped at her gunpoint.
‘Camilla! Leticia! Cassandra! Do it!’
A loud siren sound was heard. Our friends at City Hall were finally getting to work. I could hear the countless footsteps of zombies. But there were sounds that only I could hear.
RV cars and helicopters running at the same time, the small sound of them flying. That little sound you would never know if you didn’t know it in advance.
A sound that will take me out of this hell of love.