My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 96

Without pausing to question or gather further information, they hastily collected their belongings and bolted away. Sparrow, still feeling lightheaded and groggy from being abruptly awakened, struggled to fully comprehend the situation. Nonetheless, he instinctively followed the others, trusting their lead.

They soon reached the edge of the garden, adjacent to the building standing beside it. A distance of 8-10 meters lay before them, which they needed to cross to reach the balcony of the adjacent apartment building.

Vulture wasted no time and conjured an earth bridge. However, being only a level zero, the bridge he summoned from that distance wasn’t as sturdy as he had hoped. It was already pushing its limits to support two people at once; any more than that would risk causing the bridge to crumble. Worse still, anyone crossing it might fall from the bridge, which was suspended 10 floors above the ground.

Without a doubt, a fall from that height would be fatal. Even if the zombies below somehow cushioned the impact, the victim would likely be overwhelmed and bitten to death before they could comprehend what was happening.

The apartment building adjacent to their condominium was also high-end, boasting large units and spacious balconies. However, being a residential building, they had to anticipate a substantial number of zombies residing there as well. Venturing to the 10th floor posed significant risks, given the uncertainties that would inevitably follow.

Their deliberations were cut short as zombies emerged from the building, advancing directly toward them despite their efforts to remain stealthy.

As if guided by an unseen force, the zombies advanced towards them. When this realization struck Tristan, he glanced back at the source of the marching sound. Urgently, he instructed his companions to begin crossing the bridge one by one.

With Duke and Kisha unconscious, the first person to cross secured three thick ropes around their body, tethering them to the others who remained on the opposite side of the bridge.

After crossing the bridge, he swiftly dealt with the two zombies on the balcony, ensuring the door leading to the apartment’s living room was securely closed to prevent any further zombie intrusion while the next person crossed over and he was doing the necessary preparation on his side.

Experienced in such situations, they wasted no time crossing the bridge. Swiftly and confidently, they ran across its surface, each member following in rapid succession. As soon as one reached the balcony, the next would promptly follow suit.

The first person to cross had already secured the three ropes to the railing, creating a sturdy suspension rope that would act like a conveyor belt but would require a human force to push what was placed on top of the rope. This arrangement allowed them to place the stretcher on top, requiring only one person to push it along until they reached the end apartment’s balcony.

Since the bridge couldn’t support the weight of more than one person, they had to devise a different method to transport Duke and Kisha to the other side. After preparations were completed, the two men assisted in placing the stretcher onto the suspended rope, ensuring that each side of the rope fit snugly around the metal poles of the stretcher.

An additional middle rope provided support to maintain balance in the middle and both sides.

As everyone watched the individual transporting Duke and Kisha over the rope, they held their breath. The tension was palpable; any misstep could result in the two on the stretcher tumbling and plummeting to the ground below.

The worst-case scenario loomed in their minds: the stretcher overturning on the rope, sending Duke and Kisha hurtling directly into the swarm of zombies below from the 10th floor.