My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 161

If they didn’t consume food to maintain their energy, they would need to rely on crystal cores, which were easier to gather in the zombie-infested world. These cores could sustain their energy for a longer period. However, consuming crystal cores had its drawbacks. As they used the cores to maintain their energy, their experience levels would also increase.

This meant they might level up sooner, but without ensuring their foundations were steady and well-built, they risked advancing with a weak foundation.

They were like building a paper castle. Kisha learned this the hard way when she first discovered the function of the crystal cores. Initially, she was ecstatic because food was scarce, and the crystal cores seemed like a great alternative. However, after leveling up a few times, she realized her power, though impressive on the surface, lacked true strength.

It couldn’t compare to those who leveled up with a solid foundation. Even though they took longer to level up, their firepower was far greater than hers even though those people are lower than her in terms of level. That’s when she understood the drawback of relying solely on crystal cores.

To avoid repeating the same mistake, Kisha ensured that she and her team stabilized their foundations before focusing on leveling up. She believed it wasn’t an issue to level up later; as long as their foundations were sturdy and well-managed, the benefits would be greater when they eventually advanced. Additionally, she was eager to experiment with the Scarlet Honey.

Kisha wanted everyone to experience its potential multiplier effect and understand its impact on the body when used to its maximum potential if that was even possible.

After the food was served, Aston and his men eagerly dug into their meals, barely taking time to chew as they savored the taste of the food. Despite their desire to fully enjoy the meal, their hunger for rice overpowered any intention of savoring the flavors. For them, this meal represented a rare opportunity to feel satiated and content after a long while.

Meanwhile, Kisha, Duke, Sparrow, and Vulture allowed them to indulge in their food frenzy, opting to eat at a more leisurely pace themselves to prevent any potential discomfort from indigestion.

After finishing their meal, they didn’t rush to depart. Having already spent six hours outdoors, Aston’s men considered this pace brisk. Typically, reaching the two sites for investigation would demand a full day’s journey, especially given the formidable challenge posed by the zombie horde on the road.

They anticipated potential delays, such as periodic halts to clear the path or the necessity to choose alternative routes in the face of overwhelming numbers of zombies blocking the road ahead. These logistical hurdles were all too familiar to the soldiers assigned to supply runs. _{ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com}

Gathering even a small amount of supplies often consumed days, barely filling a quarter of the truck’s cargo space, and constrained to sourcing from a single location.

Now nourished and with a moment to pause, they seized the opportunity to reflect. Surprisingly, their journey had been far smoother than the tales recounted by fellow soldiers who frequently embarked on supply runs. These soldiers typically opted for nearby supply sources, ensuring a quick retreat to safety in case of mishaps or selecting relatively secure locations for their endeavors.

Now they marveled at Kisha’s team’s adept navigation skills and felt fortunate that the zombie population seemed to be steering clear of their route. As they speculated various theories about their stroke of luck, Kisha and her team remained unfazed by the wandering minds of their companions.

Kisha’s sole focus remained on ensuring that no zombies ventured too close, while she delegated Bell and the Scarlet Bees to collect the remaining crystal cores scattered on the ground and search for any survivors among Coltons’ men who might have fortuitously survived beneath the rubble.

The Scarlet Bees diligently scoured the sewers and rubble crevices in search of survivors, while Kisha employed the same method to detect any evolved zombies lurking nearby, possibly awaiting an opportune moment to strike. Fortunately, no signs of evolved zombies encircled them, providing a momentary relief.