My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 658

After running as far as he could, Sparrow carefully surveyed the town hall, searching for a safer exit route. He needed to set up a rope and ladder so the rest of his people could descend from the roof quickly.

Time was uncertain—he had no way of knowing when the migrating zombies would return. It could be a day, maybe two, or they might come back at any moment. And he wasn’t the type to gamble, especially when others were relying on him.

If he were alone, he could afford to take his time, assess the situation thoroughly, and report every detail back to his master. But with the urgency of their predicament weighing on him, he knew he couldn’t afford that luxury. Every second counted.

At the back of the town hall, Sparrow spotted a thick drainage pipe running down from the roof, designed to prevent flooding during heavy rains. It was sturdy enough to support the weight of both an adult and a child.

To be certain, he tested its stability, checking if it was securely drilled into the wall or if it wobbled. Once he confirmed it was firmly in place and safe to use, he made his way back up.

Activating his ’Whirlwind’ ability, he propelled himself upward, landing effortlessly on the roof. The moment he arrived, those who had been keeping watch for him rushed over.

Without hesitation, they took the rope from his shoulder, while the Winters’ men gathered around, listening intently as Sparrow relayed his plan. They nodded in understanding, ready to act.

Once they secured the rope, they tied it tightly to a sturdy post and a cement guardrail. Two men tugged at it forcefully, testing its strength. It needed to be strong enough to support the weight of an adult carrying a child on their back—there was no room for error.

After confirming its stability, they tossed the other end of the rope down beside the drainage pipe. If anything went wrong during the descent, the pipe would serve as an additional support to prevent a fall anyone could hold on to.

Satisfied with the setup, Sparrow leaped down ahead of the others to prepare the ladder. His goal was to position it near the second-floor window, giving the evacuees a safer way to climb down from the tiled roof on the third floor where the rope ends.

This was the best access point available, especially since they were escorting normal civilians. With their status abnormalities, Sparrow and the Winters’ men weren’t much different from regular humans at the moment—the only advantage they had was their ability to still use their awakened powers.

"Alright," one of the Winters’ men addressed the civilians. "Those who are still strong and have good stamina, please carry a child on your back as you descend the rope. We’ll assist you from up here, while our captain keeps watch from below."

A few of the Winters’ men would go down first, taking the heaviest or biggest children with them. The smaller, easier-to-carry ones would remain with the civilians until the next round of descent.

After confirming that everyone understood their roles, the first man from Group 6 stepped forward, carrying a boy around 9 or 10 years old on his back. To ensure the child’s safety, he removed his shirt and used it—along with an extra piece of cloth from his backpack—to securely tie the boy to his waist. This way, even if the child got scared and instinctively let go, he wouldn’t fall.

Glancing over his shoulder at the boy, who was clinging tightly to his neck, the man spoke in a reassuring tone. "Hey, kid, can you wear my backpack for a bit?"

The boy lowered his head shyly before loosening his grip slightly. He had been too anxious, especially after realizing how high up they were. The thought of rappelling down, suspended in the air before reaching the ladder to descend to the second floor, made his heart race. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}