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Of course, it's not an infinite flow of travel to other worlds; it's still one world, just one that has undergone tremendous changes.
Restore + a small poll
I've mostly adjusted my status and should be able to update normally again around the day after tomorrow. However, I just happened to discuss a question with some group members, so I'd like to take this opportunity to ask.
When reading this story, have you considered whether you can accept the plot where more than one woman in the harem has a child?
I've discussed this issue with other members of the group before, and I'm quite interested in it, so I'd like to ask everyone's thoughts.
Don't worry about it, just treat it as a public opinion poll. Of course, you can share your thoughts if you're willing.
1 is acceptable
2. Unacceptable
Also, he definitely has other wives, so don't be surprised.
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Two hours later, at 4:23 am
The Dark Tide has successfully approached the outer ring of the central area and, after traveling for 40km, plans to find a place to settle down and plan its next route.
The city was eerily quiet. Luo Fan even had the illusion that the military had long since withdrawn, leaving only a group of dead people wandering the streets. The whistling wind in his ears caused him some hearing impairment, but fortunately, the indoor environment quickly relieved him.
The group is now located on the 15th floor of an abandoned office building, in an office with well-maintained furniture and windows. The area offers a good view, allowing them to observe the surrounding area for about a kilometer even on snowy or foggy days.
"Safety... Come in."
JS9 and Victor went into the office first to scout, and finding no threat, they signaled to their teammates that they could enter safely.
The first thing everyone did after entering was to quickly unload their equipment, check their condition, and recover their strength.
Barrett, the hunter, the metrologist, and the others did not slack off at all, and took out the map to begin the next round of analysis.
NTW also took on the task of keeping watch, sitting on the windowsill to observe whether any non-zombie-related activities were occurring in the surrounding area.
"The central area is too large, the buildings are densely packed, the routes are intricate, and to go deeper in, you have to cross a bridge. To be honest, I can't come up with a better solution..."
Initially, Lovan only assigned the task of planning the route to Barrett, but the situation became too complicated, so two people from Ironblood Works also joined in. However, no one can make up their mind yet.
At this moment, NTW turned around and said, "Attention, everyone, there's been a small-scale firefight in the city, and zombies are gathering in that area."
The information from NTW has broadened the scope of consideration once again.
Luo Fan wanted to drink some water, but he also subconsciously walked to the window and looked down at the other person.
"where?"
"There, do you see that? There are flashes of gun muzzle flashes, and the flashes are no more than fifteen meters away. They are most likely from the same side. They are probably fighting zombies or engaging in a firefight with military troops equipped with silencers."
Both scenarios are possible, but the problem is that there are too many buildings, and they can't get any more information.
Although the information was limited, it at least told the Dark Tide Squad that they were not alone here, and that others were still fighting for their lives.
And they didn't want to see these people...
"Therefore, we should slow down and infiltrate slowly, taking advantage of the large number of tall buildings and the three-dimensional terrain to hide ourselves as much as possible, which will also allow us to make better decisions about the next plan."
Barrett's tone was unusually agitated, though she usually preferred to complete tasks in a conservative manner.
The hunter, however, held a different view: "But if we take advantage of the firefight to quickly relocate, enter the central area, and find advantageous locations to set up camp, we can not only avoid being constantly on the move, but also maximize our operational range and access to advantageous information. Wouldn't that be better?"
A radical approach can indeed gain a crucial advantage if successful, but if it fails or drags on for too long, trouble will follow...
"Hunter, this time it's not just you infiltrating alone. First of all, we are the latecomers. The military may have considered the advantageous locations we can think of as well. Moreover, the entire central area is tens of square kilometers, and we have to cross a 400-meter bridge to enter the inner area. The inner area is no smaller than that. Not to mention that there may be troops stationed on the bridge, we don't even know the military distribution in the outer ring, let alone the areas beyond."
In terms of tactics, the metrologist favored Barrett, but both sides remained at odds.
The situation from Aurora to downtown Denver is extremely complicated. If they make the wrong move, they will have to evacuate the quarantine zone immediately and all their efforts will be in vain.
Their only advantage is the abundance of high-rise buildings that allow them to hide...
The map was covered with markings, and all sorts of route ideas were tried, but no matter what, we couldn't get around that bridge.
The atmosphere was somewhat tense. Everyone sat in the dimly lit office, each preoccupied with their own thoughts and overwhelmed with worry.
Worse still, the snowstorm showed signs of intensifying again, making it impossible not only for operations to continue, but also for NTW to see the outside world.
The situation is extremely unfavorable for everyone, and the military is unlikely to take any further action at this moment.
However, when everyone thought that way, something unexpected happened...
"Wait, there's a noise!"
NTW suddenly sat up straight and looked towards the side of the window.
Everyone heard it—the sound of an airplane.
Luo Fan and the girls crowded onto the windowsill, trying to locate the source of the sound.
"There it is! A transport plane, it looks like the hatch is open..."
NTW pointed to a spot in the sky again, and looking in that direction, you could see a transport plane in flight dropping something.
The thing still had a parachute attached, and judging from its shape, it seemed to be a very large box...
Can you see what that is?
Since Luo Fan's eyesight is limited as a human, he can only learn about the details through the girls.
NTW was also trying to make a judgment about the object floating in the sky: "Let me see... rectangular, irregular, a belt for securing it, wait, that looks like the logo of some military rations brand..."
"Military airdropped supplies."
Adeline has already provided the answer.
But it's not over yet...
"Damn it, that thing is floating downstairs!"
NTW started to tense up; at this distance, even Luo Fan could see clearly.
Tension was inevitable; after all, the military's airdrops landing at their feet meant...
"The signal flare has started burning. In no more than five minutes, military troops may appear here."
Mondragon offered a cold analysis, but that wasn't the worst of it.
It's fine if the military comes; they can just take the supplies and leave without us even noticing. But the real concern is that a dispute over airdrop resources could escalate into a state of conflict in the region...
"Commander, what's the next step?"
NTW asked.
The serious-looking man could only shake his head: "We can only see how things go. It's the fifteenth floor, the elevator is out of power, and we can't move anytime soon. We wanted to stay here because the visibility is good and the environment is relatively suitable. We just hope they don't cause any trouble down there..."
360 accidentally entered
"Starting to unpack..."
These guys are really having a tough time. They have to go outside to pick up supplies thrown down from above in the heavy snow. You can tell from their movements that they are struggling to move, their limbs restricted by the harsh weather. It takes two people to lift the lid, and one of them almost lost his footing and fell to the ground.
"NTW, can you see what's inside the box?"
Luo Fan was somewhat interested in this, because the amount of supplies this team obtained in one trip allowed him to roughly determine whether their team consisted of only the current few people, or whether there were more people waiting for them to bring back the supplies...
NTW pressed his face closer: "Yes, but all you can see are many sealed boxes. The markers are covered by snow... Three people are on guard, and four are moving the boxes out. Five small boxes are already on the ground..."
Fifteen stories high, coupled with the bad weather making the windows blurry, made sniping the humanoid figure quite difficult.
The three people discussing the route stopped at this point, waiting for NTW to provide more information, which would be crucial for future decision-making.
"One box has been emptied, we're about to start unpacking the second one... wait a minute."
She suddenly stopped, her expression changing from calm to a cold, stern look, like the chill of winter just millimeters away.
"What's wrong? What did you see?"
The sudden change gave Luo Fan a bad feeling...
But NTW didn't answer immediately. Instead, he asked, "Barrett, Adeline, you saw it clearly too, right?"
"Ah."
"I saw it."
All three snipers had a clear view of the situation, so there couldn't be any error...
NTW replied, "They... suddenly stopped dismantling it, it seems they want to just take this supply and leave. Wait, there are zombies! More than a dozen! All of them are the type we just killed in the neighborhood. This squad is surrounded!"
The situation changed faster than expected, leaving people breathless.
The viewing distance was already limited, not to mention that Luo Fan was just a human. At this distance, he could only see the water droplets winding down the window and a few blurry dots, and could only watch anxiously from the side.
"What, they're fighting?"
"Yes, but... small and medium caliber weapons don't seem to have much stopping power against these zombies, they can only make them feel pain, and... this thing jumped from five meters away and even knocked down one of the soldiers!"
Unlike regular zombies, the kind they're seeing now is already redefining their understanding of zombies.
They can move in groups, are faster than tyrants, stronger than lickers, and as agile as lickers. They possess many advantages, yet they show no signs of being products of Umbrella's experiments, after all, their appearance is rather haphazard...
In the three's view, the squad was being driven to the brink of defeat by these unprecedented zombies, unable to even stop their attacks, and could only fight and retreat.
Adeline said coldly, "It seems they intend to abandon these supplies."
"Yes, you can't run too far while carrying these boxes."
They all understood the situation; survival was the most important thing...
Luo Fan asked again, "Since they've chosen to retreat, where do they plan to run to?"
To ensure the squad wouldn't move into their blind spot, NTW stood on tiptoe and strained to look down.
If they squeezed any harder, they might even shatter the window...
In contrast, Barrett was completely at ease, standing by the window and overlooking the entire panorama.
"They're heading... oh no, they're heading this way!"
Barrett initially intended to open the window and snipe directly, but considering the weather conditions, he ultimately decided to continue observing.
After abandoning the supplies, the isolated soldiers chose to flee back to their post. Although it is impossible to know their psychological state when they made this choice, Luo Fan knew very well that he just wanted to take off their helmets and slap each of them.
"How is it now?" Luo Fan also tried to look down, but apart from a few points that were moving very fast, it was difficult to see anything else.
"They're still running; they're not weak either, not letting anyone fall behind..."
NTW still has the nerve to praise them...
Luo Fan still hoped that the soldiers were just running in this direction and would change course once they entered a blind spot, but a communication shattered his wishful thinking...
"Commander, I'm on the third floor. A military squad is climbing the external stairs and is about to enter our position area. Should we execute the kill?"
Mondragon's voice came through her headphones, and she saw the situation in the blind spot on the 15th floor from the third floor.
They couldn't stop the team from approaching, so they could only try to put them in a difficult position. Therefore...
"Hunter, it's your turn. Start setting traps above the eleventh floor. You can handle the specific arrangements, just make sure they don't get up here."
If an untimely prey accidentally wanders into a hunter's home, then it's time to let a real expert handle it.
Upon receiving the order, the hunter pulled out his pistol and a trap, already prepared for the task.
"Understood, I'll make sure they can't move an inch..."
It's time to find a job that matches your major...
......
"Damn it, it's those damned bandits again. Every time we need to collect something, they come over like rats and take a bite, then they bring over a bunch of fat cats."
The team successfully entered the building and blocked the door before the zombies could break in.
It's fortunate that they abandoned that batch of supplies, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to run this far.
"They got off easy again, damn it..."
An exhausted soldier could only angrily pound the ground; they had already suffered enough losses in the city since the "Rumination Operation" began.
Moreover, even though it's an airdrop from our own people, they always handle it with the utmost care, like scavengers...
"I said, what should we do now?"
"Let's go up. Headquarters has given us some free time to rest for a while and then wait for new instructions."
Their team was still on standby; no specific orders had been given yet. Instead of worrying about the supplies, they should try to get some rest...