Chapter 478: Small Zombie Horde
Chapter 478: Chapter 478: Small Zombie Horde
"I didn’t expect the test to come so soon."
Audrey Crowley said, looking at the several screens projected onto the main gate’s wall.
There was no signal in the post-apocalyptic world.
But the drones they brought had a function that allowed for real-time screen projection without using network or satellite signals.
This "point-to-point" projection function was their patented invention, and their engineers were among the personnel who had come with them.
As long as the drones didn’t fly beyond the set range, they could see the entire situation around the base.
At that moment, Felix Finch and the others were standing on a watchtower outside the city walls. They were nervous, but also inexplicably expectant.
"Look! Zombies are actually appearing!"
"So many? They’re packed so densely, and there are more behind them!"
"Did you hear? The Base Chief and Deputy Chief are both outside."
"With so many zombies, aren’t they afraid?"
"..."
"I heard from Silas Crowley that he’s acting as the commentator today? What’s he commentating on?"
Gemma Lucas asked curiously.
"I don’t know. That kid is being very secretive about it."
Not long after Audrey Crowley finished speaking, everyone inside the base heard a voice boom from the loudspeakers.
"Ahem, good morning everyone. I’m Silas Crowley, and I’ll be your commentator for today."
"Without further ado, there are currently three waves of zombies emerging outside the base. As we can see, the zombies at the very front are about to approach the first trap outside the base—the Quicksand Trap!"
"This trap is about 10 meters long and is designed to ensnare the zombies. Since our base prepared in advance, we have already poured flammable oil into the Quicksand Trap..."
"So, let’s wait and see just how many zombies this Quicksand Trap can hold, shall we?"
Silas Crowley’s words greatly relieved everyone’s tension and pressure.
Before this, they only knew there were traps around the base, but they didn’t know their purpose, let alone whether they would actually be effective.
Accompanied by shrill roars from the distance, hundreds, then thousands of zombies gradually came into everyone’s view.
The thick scent of flesh and blood from afar drew them into the quicksand without a second thought.
The zombies in the front row quickly sank, and the ones behind trampled over them to continue forward.
But this trap zone was a full 10 meters long, and gradually, more and more zombies became ensnared.
Silas Crowley shouted excitedly. The Quicksand Trap was clearly a success.
"The more they struggle in the quicksand, the deeper they sink! Don’t worry, everyone. Aside from the zombies with Superpowers, it looks like this trap can filter out seventy percent of the regular ones!"
BOOM!
It’s unclear which Fire Element Zombie used its Fire Element Superpower, but the entire Quicksand Trap instantly turned into a sea of fire.
The zombies trapped within couldn’t break free and were simply turned into fuel.
"This is... incredible, isn’t it?"
"Impressive. The trap looks simple, but it places high demands on the person operating it. The trap’s depth must be quite considerable."
Lyra Thorne said with admiration.
It would be impossible to achieve such an effect without sufficient experience.
"No wonder Silas Crowley thinks so highly of her."
Audrey Crowley seemed to be starting to understand her younger brother.
They already knew that all these traps were built by Nina Jacobs alone.
People are drawn to the strong, regardless of gender.
"Mutated Zombies got through on our main road!" someone shouted at that moment.
To guide the zombies into the traps, the base had already sealed off the main road.
But the barricades had been completely destroyed by the Mutated Zombies, and now the dense horde from the rear was surging toward that spot.
However, some people had already noticed several walls beside the main road.
Those walls seemed to have appeared only in the last two or three days.
To everyone’s surprise, those walls were actually moving?!
"Could this be another trap?!" someone asked in astonishment.
The zombies that had run onto the main road were blocked by the several moving walls, and their direction of movement was completely altered!
"This is called the Nine-Curves Wooden Grinding Array. Our base’s own Mr. Chase personally supervised its construction. The walls are moved by gears underneath and locked with mortise and tenon joints. Just by moving them slightly in sequence, you can change the zombies’ path."
Silas Crowley explained, marveling at it himself.
The appearance of these few walls transformed the straight main road into a labyrinthine structure, diverting the zombies from the left side directly to the "Stone Spike Area" on the right!
"The Stone Spike trap is covered by a stone shell. Although it’s only two meters long, as soon as it exceeds its load capacity..."
While Silas Crowley was speaking, the zombies had already broken through the cover above and fallen directly into the trap filled with sharp spikes, going silent.
"Looks like it’s working well."
Nina Jacobs carefully observed the effects of the traps. Although the Nine-Curves Wooden Grinding Array was built temporarily and was a simplified version, its impact was enormous.
"Yes, but there are still some areas for improvement."
Ethan Chase continued to write and draw diligently on his blueprints while observing his mechanisms.
Nina Jacobs didn’t disturb him further.
Looking down from above Tomorrow Base at that moment, raging fires could be seen burning on all sides.
That was the Quicksand Trap, still doing its job.
"I estimate there are about 50,000 to 60,000 zombies in total. It seems the base can handle this number just fine."
Felix Finch said.
A little over three hours later, no more zombies were emerging. He surmised that the crisis was over.
"In summary, today’s small zombie tide was mostly wiped out in the first Quicksand Trap. The base will send people to do the remaining cleanup work shortly."
After Silas Crowley finished, thunderous applause erupted within the base.
Dean Coleman clapped so excitedly his hands turned red.
"That was absolutely brilliant! They didn’t even have to lift a finger!"
"Yes, it was brilliant. She said she’d do it, and she did."
Genevieve said, gazing at the still-projected images. For some reason, she felt the urge to cry.
Nina Jacobs had said that human lives were the most important thing.
And now, she was truly putting those words into practice.
"Can we take a break now? Aiden has also awakened a Water Element Superpower. So many good things have been happening lately."
Malcolm Holden said from the side.
"Not yet. The main event is still to come."
Genevieve said.
She was in charge of relaying intelligence, and both Nina Jacobs and Felix Finch trusted her, so some information wasn’t deliberately withheld from her.
Sure enough, it wasn’t long before squad after squad of City Guard Soldiers ran out of the base in neat formation.
Not only that, but cannons were also rolled out of the base side-by-side, their barrels reflecting a harsh, cold light.
"Everyone, please remain calm. To ensure the base’s security, the gates will remain sealed until the enemy has been defeated."
A calm female voice came through, leaving the crowd, who had just begun to relax, utterly confused.
"More enemies? Aren’t all the zombies gone?"
"Yeah, and they’ve rolled out cannons. Does that mean there are more coming?"
"Are you stupid? The Base Chief said ’enemy,’ not ’zombies.’ So it must be people who are coming!"
Evander Langdon, who had been standing in a corner the whole time, finally relaxed his brow.
’Looks like they predicted this long ago.’
’Anselm Hughes is a master of sequential ploys. This zombie wave was definitely just the beginning.’
His wrist was suddenly grabbed. He turned his head to find that Holly Morgan had appeared behind him at some point.
"Let’s go kill him together. You in?" Holly Morgan asked.
The Holly Morgan of this moment completely overlapped with the Holly Morgan of his memories.
"Okay. Let’s go together."
Evander Langdon nodded.
’Even though everything has changed, Holly Morgan is still exactly the same as before.’