Infected - Chapter 534



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Side story 21

The safe zone attacks occurred simultaneously.

While most of the troops were concentrated on the warehouse and the collapsed outer wall.

Dozens of anti-tank rockets flew into the east gate.

The outer walls and gates collapsed one after another with a loud noise that shook the earth.

Then several flares shot up above the governor’s safety zone.

It was shot outside.

A line of trucks lined up just 100 meters apart.

Using the iron plates added to the cargo bay and doors as cover, over 15,000 troops simultaneously fired bullets.

Gunshots rang out like the sky was going to split.

Those guarding the gates and walls began to be swept away like dust.

An unexpected attack and spotlights destroyed without any time to resist.

Even the flares that rose high into the sky were only illuminating the safe zone.

Because of that, I couldn’t see around the truck properly.

Naturally, the counterattack was delayed.

It took longer than expected for the troops at the opposite gate to return, and the visibility was poor.

The troops under the mountain only launched fierce attacks and did not enter the safe zone.

Still hiding behind cover, he kept his distance.

At this point, the governor’s side did not attempt a forced counterattack either.

If you just push in like that, it might be different.

There was no need to respond to the enemy who only fired in the dark.

Naturally, the front line became deadlocked, and as soon as the main force arrived, flares were fired outside.

Dozens of flares illuminated each other’s heads, making the area bright as if the sun was out.

It was a moment when the difference in military power between the two sides was naturally revealed.

The deputy commander follows the commander-in-chief who appears wearing a bulletproof helmet.

The gunfire was so loud that it was difficult to have a conversation without shouting.

“The number of enemies identified appears to be over 10,000! If we divert 5 companies to occupy the rear and attack from both sides, it should be over quickly!”

“Go ahead!”

“All right!”

Another deputy commander arrived.

“I can’t communicate with the guards at the other gates!”

“What are you reporting on all this time? Divide your forces and guard the gate right now! Shoot flares outside the outer wall! This side needs only a division of troops!”

“yes!”

The unit commanders ran towards the units lined up at the intersection.

The commander climbed up the building and scanned the wires with his telescope.

As we heard before, it was an absurdly small number for a nighttime attack.

At the same time, an unknown sense of anxiety surges.

He felt the presence of the shadow again.

Only a fool would have attacked just to induce a stalemate.

There must be another intention behind it.

The commander turned his gaze and examined the spotlights installed on the roof of a high-rise apartment building.

After all of them were destroyed and had lost their function.

“What the hell is this kid trying to do… … .”

Despite the overwhelming difference in force, he could not shake off the ominous feeling that was rising like a blizzard.

* * *

The soldiers who received the commander’s orders were about to scatter in all directions.

Near another gate, where the flare’s light cannot reach due to being obscured by tall buildings.

At that time, there was not even a radio message telling the sentries to hold their positions.

Srrrrung!

The sound of a manhole cover opening was drowned out by the distant gunshots.

Taking advantage of the darkness, more than twenty figures came up to the ground one by one.

The black-hatted man at the head of their line, covered in dust and dirt, grabbed the rifle he was carrying.

At a nearby gate, a similar number of sentries stood with tense faces.

It was a sound of footsteps that would have been audible enough under normal circumstances, but I didn’t notice it at all because of the gunshots that sounded like thunder.

“When on earth will the flares arrive?”

“Let’s wait and see. We’ll hear from you soon.”

“Where did the radio operator go!”

“No response yet!”

“I’ll be back soon!”

“No, stay in your seat!”

They were moving busily in their own way.

The problem is that the whole area is pitch black.

Even if you just pass one block, the flares illuminate the area and it’s as bright as day.

The area around the gate was still shrouded in darkness.

At that time, everyone was walking around with anxious faces.

Crunch!

The soldier who had been aiming outside the gate pricked up his ears.

“What are you talking about… … .”

Before he could even finish speaking.

Dozens of gun barrels fired into the darkness.

“What, what is it!”

“Eww!”

The last thing they saw was a flash of light.

In a split second, the area around the gate was filled with corpses that were cooling down.

A black hat pierces through the darkness and glances around fiercely.

Then he walked across the blood-soaked floor and stripped the corpse of its clothes.

The woman who was wearing the clothes of the dead person in an instant was none other than Gaon.

Then, familiar faces began to remove the corpse’s combat uniform.

Son Ye-joo, Han Seung-woo, Hwang Si-won, Eugene, Dotted, and the members of the squad.

As soon as they finished changing into their uniforms, they ran into deeper darkness.

The awkward appearance from a few days ago was nowhere to be found, and eyes filled with a sense of tragedy were gleaming in the moonlight.

Sasa sak!

They moved quickly along the outer wall, keeping their posture low.

Not far away, we see a group of sentries standing here and there.

Gaon, who was carrying a rifle, pulled a dagger from his thigh.

The platoon members following behind also simultaneously raised their melee weapons.

From now on, the church was no longer the goal.

The moment Gaon got up after arriving nearby.

I made eye contact with the soldier who was wandering around.

Strange eyes glowing in the dark.

“Eek!”

Chomp!

Before his groaning could even end, Gaon had already cut his neck and passed by.

At the same time, the scattered platoon members began to deal with the sentries in unison.

Death appeared on the faces of the soldiers who fell to the ground.

But none of the platoon members gave them any rest.

While making attacks that were almost slaughtering with hatchets, daggers, and machetes, he simply ignored and passed by his opponents when they fell.

The next outpost, and the one after that.

Do that several times.

When you have completed the entire section that is over 1km long.

A large number of zombies woke up in the darkness and started running deep into the safe zone, following the gunshots.

Eugene, who saw all the zombies disappear, approached Gaon.

“It’s all over.”

Instead of answering, Gaon checked his wristwatch.

The group’s primary objective is to shake up the military and infiltrate its interior.

All I had to do was wait 10 minutes, exactly 10 minutes.

“Hwang Si-won, Son Ye-ju, Han Seung-woo. Spread out and check for enemies coming. The rest of you rest in your current location.”

As the three men who nodded disappeared, the platoon members sat with their backs against the outer wall and held their breath.

A vast safe zone with a diameter of several kilometers.

In the opposite sky, brightly lit by flares, numerous gunshots can be heard like thunder.

It’s like a massive fireworks display.

The spotted cat, who had been quietly looking up at the sky, took out a cigarette and lit it.

His blood-soaked fingers soaked the filter red.

“The view is amazing. Captain, can I smoke a cigarette?”

“Turn your back and light it. You won’t be seen from the other side.”

“All right.”

At those words, the platoon members blew out smoke as if they had been waiting for it.

Gaon and Seonwoo also looked at the opposite sky.

Just as the polka dot said, the surroundings were strangely charming.

Dozens of flares brightening the dark sky.

The countless gunshots pouring down from below, and the smell of blood wafting from the combat uniforms.

Seonwoo turned his gaze and looked at Gaon’s profile.

As each new flare rose, her white skin was revealed in the light.

Bloodstains scattered here and there and cold eyes.

Seonwoo’s eyes shook violently for a moment.

“why?”

Gaon looked up at the sky and asked.

I was aware of Seonwoo’s gaze from the beginning.

“Oh, no.”

“How many minutes are left?”

“5 minutes.”

She nods and reaches out to Seonwoo.

Then, as always, he wiped the blood from his face.

When the white palm touched his face, Seonwoo’s body flinched.

“Seonwoo.”

“uh?”

“Thank you for believing in me and following me.”

Seonwoo’s Adam’s apple moved up and down.

“Me… Always the same.”

Gaon smiled faintly and turned his head.

The affectionate gaze disappeared and was instantly replaced by a thick murderous aura.

“… Let’s show you clearly today. What happens if you mess with us.”

“okay.”

“Spotted.”

“Yes, sir.”

The spotted one, who had just finished his last sip, stood up, crushing the cigarette butt.

“Listen carefully. Your job is to assist. Do you know what I mean? Don’t go out without my permission. Got it?”

“Okay, I understand.”

He smacked his lips as if he was missing some spots.

“Answer correctly. You could die.”

“Are you worried that I might die right now?”

Eugene, standing next to him, pokes him in the ribs.

“Take it easy, you crazy bastard.”

“No. I just feel good about it. If that’s the case, I’ll try my best to be careful.”

Gaon exhaled deeply.

“It’s not just you. It’s the same for the rest of the platoon. Today, we’re going back without a single casualty. Answer.”

“All right.”

“You must be worried. Your family is staying somewhere. But as you know, the residents can’t come out at night. So whether you wage war or release zombies, your family won’t be in danger. Now, all you have to do is not die.”

“…All right.”

The voices of the platoon members were muffled beneath the outer wall.

* * *

The commander lowered his telescope.

Just before the companies that had been making a detour under the cover of darkness approached the enemy’s rear.

A large-scale battle broke out in a nearby city center.

A feast of sparkling fireworks unfolded in the darkness.

And they all died.

That wasn’t all.

A whopping 10,000 troops were withdrawn to the southern gate and made a large-scale attack throughout the city center.

The plan was to attack the empty houses under the mountain and cause chaos.

But that also failed.

The last I heard was a radio report that they had been ambushed by enemies hiding at the foot of the mountain.

If just one of the two had succeeded, the mood could have been turned around.

The hand holding the telescope is shaking.

The only silver lining was that most of the trucks that had been lined up in front of the east gate had been cleared away.

It was the result of pushing forward with overwhelming firepower and rocket weapons.

But there was no real benefit.

The enemy retreated leisurely, leaving behind only minimal casualties, and the safe zone was left in ruins.

I wanted to just push on and end the war, but I couldn’t take even one step forward.

It felt like I was walking towards what might be a cliff in a dark, dark mountain.

Anyway, there is only one conclusion.

Even if there was a cliff right in front of me, I couldn’t stop here.

If the battle ends like this and nothing is achieved, all responsibility will be pointed at me.

If they weren’t planning on fighting a second battle, they should have struck first.

At that moment, the commander-in-chief turned around, gritting his teeth.

The deputy commander came running up the stairs.

“Commander-in-Chief!”

“What now?”

Now, just looking at the faces of the unit commanders made my heart shiver.

“The pursuit team, the pursuit team seems to have been annihilated!”

“What? What is that… … .”

The commander-in-chief was dumbfounded.

The pursuit team was a special organization that had been created with much care over many years in a safe zone.

They were all wiped out without a single one of them being left behind.

It was absurd to track down and kill each and every agent who was assassinating the enemy while leaning against the darkness.

Aren’t there dozens of people in the pursuit team that went out today?

“under…….”

I felt like my legs were losing strength.

At the same time, a wicked anger welled up in me.

“Captain.”

“Yes, Commander-in-Chief.”

“I order a full-scale attack. Whether the main camp is overrun or not, just push forward with force. Whoever dies first loses.”

“All right.”

“This is the last one. This is my last chance. If I get demoted, you guys… … . You understand?”

“I will face it with the determination to die!”

That was when.

Chijijik!

The radio attached to the commander’s chest blared loudly.

A continuous stream of desperate screams poured out from the radio.

[Captain!]

Both people’s eyes widen.

“what’s the matter?”

[Zombie! Zombie!]

“What? You little punk! Don’t speak properly!”

[There seem to be hundreds, no, thousands of them! Zombies are swarming the safe zone! We need to quickly move the troops gathered at the east gate inward… … .]

Chi-chik!

That was the end of the radio call.

The commander, his eyes wide as if they were going to pop out, ran to the edge of the rooftop.

Then he looked around the safe zone with his telescope.

Black waves surge through the buildings from the south.

That’s right.

It was a horde of zombies.

It was the moment when the last chance to go out disappeared.

Infected people