My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 447

Even Duke recognized that what Rose was doing was a valuable opportunity to eliminate the zombies approaching their perimeter while they surveyed the area.

Rather than interrupt her, he chose to offer her some pointers to help enhance her skills, making them more applicable in real battles and situations like this.

Thanks to Rose’s assistance, they were able to move more quickly, encountering fewer lurking zombies along their path since she had already dealt with them from a distance.

While everyone else focused on scanning the surroundings with the drone and Duke concentrated on mapping, they covered the entire eastern side in just half a day, uncovering only one hole.

Next, they turned their attention to the northern side, continuing their efforts.

By the end of another half-day, just before dark, they had managed to cover half of the northern area.

They uncovered three gaping holes in the ground leading to the sewers.

Following Duke’s instructions, the others began clearing the debris that had fallen into the holes.

Since some zombies lurked below, a few team members had to descend to deal with them.

Duke didn’t join them; the Scarlet Bees were silently protecting the group.

Unbeknownst to him, his team appreciated this new setup, believing they were now strong enough to handle themselves without constant supervision.

As a result, they were even more determined to prove that his teachings had truly made them stronger.

Those who descended into the sewers began a friendly competition to see who could kill the most zombies while cleaning up the debris.

Duke, aware of their playful rivalry, merely shook his head and allowed them to enjoy themselves.

’It’s better for them to be a little more competitive for better results than to be unmotivated and die like flies,’ Duke thought to himself as he continued his work.

He also considered a better plan.

While the others were busy clearing debris and Rose was on standby, waiting and dealing with stray zombies felt like a waste of her time.

Duke decided to send her on occasional solo missions, accompanied only by the Scarlet Bees, following the route he had outlined for her.

Rose didn’t hesitate to accept the mission entrusted to her.

She found it easier to follow orders than to give them, as issuing commands often required extensive brainstorming.

Now, she felt less pressure and more enjoyment in her role.

Rose would leave the group almost every hour, returning each time a little disheveled and dirty.

With limited water available for cleaning, Rose can’t clean herself up, neither of them does, and although they are curious to know what Rose is up to they don’t have the time to ask her about her solo missions.

However, it was clear that she had been through a rough time; her appearance resembled that of a beggar, with a dirty face, tattered clothes, and an unusual odor.

Though Rose wanted to scold them for their insensitivity, she couldn’t deny that she smelled funny, especially after running back and forth at the edge of the city.

She would often hijack abandoned cars along the street to make her travels faster and easier, but her missions invariably led her to the dirtiest places.

As a result, it was impossible for her to avoid getting dirty or for the lingering odors of those locations to cling to her body and clothes.

At the Vulture’s side, the day began with a swift effort to erect cargo trailers and continue constructing the wall where they had left off.