Chapter 005: Unable to Earth

The undead are a type of social monster that typically wander in pairs through the ruins of cities, migrating to other areas only after consuming all living humans and animals.

Clearly, this intolerable behavior has touched Zero's moral bottom line. Instinctively, his hand tightened around the micro submachine gun placed beside him

"Stop complaining, Holt. If you come back alive this time, the reward will be enough for you to spend ten nights with the most beautiful women in the settlement. Be content with that."

Being abandoned by the base means having to face the endless dangers of the wilderness alone, without any material assistance, which is no different from suicide

Damn it! Holt did not expect this to happen, and quickly stopped the car to avoid any bumps that could lead to unnecessary complications

An old-fashioned off-road military vehicle from a bygone era emerged, modified to mount a powerful heavy machine gun in the rear seat. This weapon has a maximum range of over 1,000 meters and a combat firing rate of up to 300 rounds per minute. Its exceptional suppression capability and destructive power have made this vehicle the most formidable weapon of the Z 7 base

Put down the dagger, I said put it down quickly, otherwise I will shoot!

Zero did not respond. A young soldier sitting opposite him said, "I have also heard that you have a marvelous eye. Why don't we take a look? Don't hide it like a woman."

He looked at Zero again: "And you, yellow-skinned person, your dagger should be aimed at monsters or enemies, not at your companions"

The fingers gripping the machine gun gradually loosened. A sense of confusion arose in Ling's heart; his worldview remained anchored in the understanding of the old era, making it difficult for him to adapt to the chaotic reality of the world and the facts presented in books in a short period of time

Our base does not accommodate patients. Hott, if you are too ill to carry out your duties, then I will have no choice but to throw you out of the base. This is what Old Jack said when he heard Hott using illness as an excuse to evade his responsibilities

"Do not concern yourself with them, and besides, this is something you cannot control." The corner of Zuo Ge's eye caught a slight movement as the captain casually remarked, "This world is vastly different from the old era. In the wilderness, there are no laws to follow; the one with the strongest fist is the law. Such things happen frequently in the wilderness, and there are even more appalling events you have yet to witness. So you need not pay attention to it, nor can you impose control, unless you consider yourself a god, hey."

"Shut up, Zorge. I'm not like you soldiers; I'm just Miss Leah's bodyguard. Why should I participate in such a dangerous mission with you old ghosts?" Hott slammed the steering wheel, spitting as he spoke

The soldier, feeling impatient, reached out to grab the brown protective goggles on Zero's face. This was something received from Holt before the mission. Zero had originally wanted sunglasses, but the Black man only had this item. Along with these goggles, Zero also received two boxes of magazines and a finely crafted steel dagger.

The sky is as clear as washed linen

As the Silver Tree City came into view, a group of people was engaged in activities on the left side of the road in front of the war chariot

His words were immediately met with agreement from the other two soldiers, but Ling remained indifferent, unmoved by their response

Zero hid behind the goggles of his right eye, and after issuing a command from the depths of his consciousness, the visual range was immediately narrowed. He clearly saw a dozen ragged men taking turns enjoying the body of a woman. Among the crowd, the excited shouts of the men mixed with the woman's piercing screams, creating a particularly jarring sound on this quiet road

The activities of the living corpses occur at night; they fear sunlight and all sources of brightness. Therefore, during the day, the living corpses primarily sleep in the shadows of the ruins. This is also the reason why the base chooses to operate during the day. If operations were to take place at night, the level of danger for the mission would double

I will try my best to make the utmost commitment.

For the few individuals tasked with the mission, night was a more suitable time for action. However, the wandering undead in Silver Tree City extinguished their thoughts.

Except for Zuo, the other two soldiers furiously raised their guns and pointed them at Ling, causing immediate chaos inside the vehicle

In Silver Tree City, there are no living beings left, yet a small number of undead still linger there. The remaining undead in the city have aged somewhat; although they are still capable of movement, their strength and speed have significantly deteriorated. Nevertheless, they remain formidable opponents that should not be underestimated

The armored vehicle continues to advance

This is a test for Zero, a means for Old Jack to determine whether Zero is qualified to remain at the base. In Old Jack's words, the base does not support idlers

Zuo Ge's eyes turned to the silent Ling and said: "If we're talking about rookies, we have one here. Hey, yellow-skinned person, I heard you are a survivor. Aren't you going to introduce yourself?"

On the vehicle, Zuo Ge took the initiative to introduce his team. Zuo Ge himself is a veteran and also the commander of this mission. The two individuals who raised their guns earlier, Karl and Tony, are the firepower operators responsible for fire suppression. As for the young man who previously ignored Zero, the soldier named Allen is the sniper. Lastly, there is the African American Holt, who is primarily Leah's bodyguard and is quite skilled with a handgun; he is also an explosives expert, which came as a surprise to Zero.

Zuo Ge nodded slightly. Although Ling was an ordinary person without any evolutionary points, he was a survivor. Judging solely from the way he subdued Allen just now, Zuo Ge believed that this man was a skilled veteran. He also understood why Old Jack would allow a newcomer to participate in this mission.

Zero did not even glance, directly pointing at his two gun barrels. His eyes, hidden beneath the visor, were fixed intently on the soldier who was beginning to sweat from nervousness, and he said calmly: "I do not wish to cause trouble, but when trouble comes knocking at my door, I do not mind resolving it"

"Stop it all!" Zuo Ge, who had been silent, suddenly shouted, "Karl, Tony, put away your guns."

However, now the armored vehicle must head to Silver Tree City, which is three hundred kilometers away, in order to bring back sufficient medical supplies for the base.

The four soldiers burst into laughter

The off-road vehicle quickly passed by the group of rioters. A man, just having satisfied himself with a woman, fixed his gaze on the passing vehicle. He immediately shouted and picked up an old-fashioned handgun from the ground, then opened fire at the vehicle.

There was no conversation along the way; this team still needs to undergo some adjustments. However, such adjustments are not suitable to be made through dialogue; rather, combat can accelerate this process.

Naturally, Base Z 7 cannot afford armored vehicles, not even the oldest models

The soldier came to a stop. With * illustrations * and books

Old Jack has always been a man of his word, and in this regard, Holt has never had any doubts. Thus, the Black man immediately made a wise choice

Jing Ling retrieved the dagger, and only then did the other two soldiers lower their guns. The young soldier, who had been threatened with the dagger, nearly collapsed and sat down on the parking space.

However, this cannot be considered good weather. On the contrary, without the obstruction of clouds, the intense ultraviolet rays from the sun are baking the entire land. Although the radiation levels on the ground are not as high as they were on the day of the great catastrophe, no one is willing to expose themselves to the surface during the day. The firepower of the all-terrain combat vehicle is fierce, yet it lacks a good radiation protection system. Compared to these outdated vehicles, the fully armored combat vehicles, which are now favored by major companies and tycoons, are more suitable for daytime operations due to their use of newly developed radiation-resistant armor plates.

The living dead, also known as the living corpses, are humanoid monsters that have mutated due to viral infection, distinctly different from the zombies often depicted in novels of the old era. Living corpses possess a keen sense of smell for fresh blood, and their muscle strength and flexibility grant them greater power and speed than ordinary humans. They are agile and nimble, capable of easily climbing windows and ceilings, and can even tear apart an adult male with their bare hands, making them quite formidable creatures

The other two soldiers shouted, their fingers already beginning to move toward the trigger

These individuals are not the soldiers seen in Old Jack's room that morning. Their warrior aura is more intense, and their equipment is superior to that of the previous group; at the very least, they are not wielding rifles but standard automatic machine guns. While the firepower of these machine guns is not particularly strong, their ability to fire continuously creates a formidable firepower network that should not be underestimated

Rihot was driving, cursing old Jack for forcing him to participate in this dangerous mission. He had originally intended to feign illness to avoid it, but a single remark from old Jack made him obediently join the team for this task

Zero sat in the rear compartment, together with four other soldiers

Zero glanced at him and slowly retracted the dagger: "I am merely on a mission with you. As for being companions, that is still a stretch. At least, I do not see any mutual understanding between us."

At this moment, the dagger suddenly came into Zero's hand. It emitted a chilling light, with the tip of the blade pointed up at the soldier's throat. If he took another step forward, the sharp dagger would pierce a hole in his neck.

Zuo Ge looked at Ling and shook his head, saying: "I know you do not trust us, and likewise, we cannot fully trust you. However, sir, this dangerous world cannot be survived alone. For the sake of survival, more often than not, you must entrust your back to others"

Zero is skilled in close combat and can also provide remote fire support. He has some experience in reconnaissance, tracking, and traps.

A middle-aged soldier, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth and a scar above his right eye, laughed heartily

Thick clouds of steam billowed into the air, while the rusted gears emitted a sound that made one’s teeth ache. Heaven knows how many days it has been since the base's gate was last opened. The alloy door, at least half a meter thick, first retracted inward before opening from the middle, revealing a jagged gap. The bottom wheels scraped against the rusted tracks on the ground, and the intense friction caused the rock dust on the door to continuously fall, resembling a gray rain.

This is an era of jungle, Zero sighed inwardly