My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 157

With each swing of his axe, Vulture could clear through hordes of 2-3 zombies at a time. Despite the broad arcs of his movements potentially leaving him vulnerable to attacks, he countered this by cloaking himself in earth armor concealed beneath his shirt, the protective layer nearly melding with his skin.

His keen awareness of his surroundings ensured that he remained vigilant and responsive to any potential threats.

With their combined efforts and precise attacks, the four managed to control the number of zombies coming at Aston and his team while reducing the horde surrounding them. They never felt overwhelmed by the sheer number or the relentless attacks.

This scenario reminded Sparrow and Vulture of the time when they were surrounded in the garden area on the 10th floor of a condominium in the central part of the western district. Back then, they protected the Winters, along with an unconscious Kisha and Duke, and managed to handle the situation.

Now, with Kisha and Duke, who fought like killing machines comparable to Bell’s prowess, their confidence was even greater.

Kisha didn’t miss the opportunity to let Bell fight as well. She sent Bell to a secluded area where zombies were concentrated, allowing Bell to kill them and retrieve the crystal cores afterward. This strategy lightened Kisha’s burden and prevented more zombies from coming their way.

Bell was incredibly efficient at dealing with the zombies, even quicker than Kisha and her entire group combined, especially since they couldn’t use their awakened abilities in front of Aston and his team.

Through their continuous efforts, they managed to kill the zombies surrounding them. Fortunately, after Sparrow left and the zombies had devoured everyone inside the building, they dispersed in search of their next meal. This coincided with the blood rain, which made the zombies even hungrier due to their evolution and so they left the vicinity in a hurry to search farther away.

As a result, the number of zombies around Kisha and her team was not overwhelming, allowing them to manage the situation despite their limited manpower.

Kisha ensured the situation was manageable before they proceeded in this direction. If the number of zombies had been beyond their capabilities, she would have instructed Sparrow to change direction and extend their journey, while sending her scarlet bees ahead to reduce the zombie population before they moved forward.

At the same time, she didn’t want to make the situation too easy. Kisha wanted to ensure her people remained vigilant and didn’t become complacent. If their senses dulled because she was always protecting them, they would be at risk during important missions, especially if they encountered a powerful evolved zombie or a superhuman with a tricky awakened ability.

Although Sparrow and Vulture were the elite warriors Duke had nurtured since they were young, complacency could easily blind them to hidden threats or seemingly unassuming enemies. If they became too confident in their strength and cleverness, they would be at risk of being caught off guard by adversaries lurking in the shadows.

This served as a subtle reminder for everyone not to be overly reliant on their awakened abilities. While Bell was dealing with the zombies around them, this was only to ensure they wouldn’t attract more zombies to their vicinity and risk being besieged from all directions. It was essentially a method to control the crowd.

Now that the coast was clear, Kisha and the rest paused for a minute to steady their breathing and scan the area. After a moment, they started to move inside to inspect the building.

Only then, did they notice two dead bodies hanging on the side of the building, something Aston’s team hadn’t had a chance to properly observe while they were busy dealing with the surrounding zombies and hadn’t looked up.