My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 671

Seeing this, Sparrow felt reassured that they had made the right choice in allowing the civilians to follow them here. His brief moment of softness hadn't been in vain.

However, no matter how touched they were by the civilians' gratitude, strict protocols still had to be followed.

They needed to keep the newcomers under surveillance to ensure none of them harbored ill intentions.

More importantly, Kisha had yet to personally assess them, and until she did, Sparrow couldn't fully trust that bringing them in had been the right call.

After Eagle dismissed everyone so they could take a brief rest before heading to the cafeteria for dinner, he turned his attention to Sparrow and the others. They had just arrived, looking completely exhausted and utterly out of character—like their very life force had been drained by a succubus. _{freёwebnoѵel.com}

"Let's go and talk," Eagle said, leading everyone toward the conference room.

Now that a large group had returned with him after venturing to the outer parts of the territory, the people inside the base eyed the newcomers with curiosity. Among the onlookers were the Aldens' grandparents, their expressions filled with both interest and concern.

Standing at the side, Keith hesitated for a moment before stepping forward. He reached for Eagle's sleeve, tugging it like a lost puppy, his wide eyes filled with hopeful anticipation. "Brother Eagle," he said, his voice carrying a hint of urgency.

"I heard they came from City B—where my sister is. Can we come in and listen to what Brother Sparrow has to say? My grandparents and I want to know how my sister is doing. The last time I spoke with her, she seemed worried about something. Is everything alright in City B? We just want to know if she's safe."

Eagle studied Keith closely, immediately recognizing his pitiful act for what it was—a ploy to soften him up and gain entry. However, he chose not to call the young man out on it. Instead, he shifted his gaze to the worried elderly couple, weighing his decision carefully.

Before he could respond, Sparrow spoke up. "Alright, you can sit in the corner and listen. There's no problem."

His tone was noticeably warm, carrying a rare amiability toward the Aldens. Eagle immediately picked up on it.

It was subtle, but there was a certain deference in Sparrow's demeanor, a level of respect that was different from how he treated others—almost as if he regarded them in the same light as their master.

Amused by the unusual dynamic, Eagle couldn't help but find it both curious and oddly endearing.

"Oh, right—before we start, can we try reaching out to City B using the satellite phone? I need to report back to Master. It's urgent," Sparrow said, suddenly recalling the importance of contacting Duke and Kisha.

He needed to inform them that he and the others had made it to City A's hidden base safely so they wouldn't worry. At the same time, he had to update them on the unusual movement of the zombie horde. Although a day or two had already passed since they first noticed the strange activity, it was still crucial to relay the information as soon as possible.

Seeing Sparrow's serious expression and urgent tone, Eagle wasted no time leading him and the rest of Group 6 to the communication room. He allowed Keith and the Aldens' elders to tag along, understanding their concern.

Meanwhile, Melody, who had been quietly listening from the side while trying to remain unnoticed, took the opportunity to follow.