My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 450

Even Duke, despite his strength, found himself in a dire predicament, flanked by two evolved zombies.

These creatures were likely somewhere between level 0 and level 1, and a level 0 zombie could match the power of a level 1 superhuman on the brink of leveling up to level 2.

With two of them flanking Duke, the situation was even more dangerous.

As Rose approached, she heard a gurgling sound.

One of the warriors struggled to breathe, blood pooling in his mouth.

Feeling a rush of urgency, she moved closer to help him, glancing at Duke as he fought to hold back the evolved zombies with his spear and awakened abilities.

His expression was a fierce mix of determination and anger.

An hour earlier...

Without Rose, who had been sent on her last solo mission before nightfall, Duke and his team searched for a suitable camping spot for the night, planning to move again the following day.

Along the way, they encountered numerous zombies, but his team had grown accustomed to the threat.

They killed the undead with ease and minimal fear, a stark contrast to how they feared and acted during their first mission outside the base.

Noticing their complacency and burgeoning overconfidence, Duke felt it necessary to remind them of the dangers they still faced.

"Don’t get too complacent just because you’re improving," Duke warned, his tone serious.

"Always stay vigilant and keep an eye on your surroundings—danger can strike when you least expect it."

While he reprimanded his team, he kept his gaze lowered, straining to sense the environment around them.

A lingering unease had settled over him since earlier, though he couldn’t quite pinpoint its source.

The only movement he felt was the steady advance of zombies being killed by his warriors as they continued their journey.

He wasn’t the type to dismiss his uneasiness; his strong instincts and keen senses had always guided him well.

Yet, despite his efforts, he couldn’t identify the source of his discomfort.

All he could do was remain as vigilant as much as possible, scanning the surroundings for any signs of trouble.

Then a horde of zombies emerged from both sides, flooding in front of them at the fork in the road.

However, Duke’s team remained calm, fighting in formation and resisting the urge to take on any zombies solo, no matter how weak the zombies appeared.

This disciplined approach earned Duke a satisfied nod.

Before long, his warriors managed to clear the streets once again and resumed their journey. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}

Yet, it wasn’t long before another wave of zombies appeared, flanking them from both the front and the back.

The warriors quickly took their positions, dealing with one zombie at a time while others held the defensive line.

Despite their impressive performance, Duke’s brow began to furrow with increasing concern.

’This is too much of a coincidence,’ Duke thought, his eyes scanning the area as his team engaged in battle.

The relentless waves of zombies felt almost too orchestrated; it was as if they were strategically flanking his team.

While it could be argued that the initial wave from the front was a mere accident, the appearance of hordes from the back suggested otherwise.