Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

”No matter how big or small the horde of corpses is over there on Binhai Road, we definitely have to go over there. Why sit here passively waiting for news? It’s a complete waste of time; don’t you think?”

On the way downstairs, Zhang Su explained to the people around him the significance of taking immediate action.

If the horde is huge, then the Civilization Guardian faces full evacuation. They’ve already lost the resources at the car yard, and if they lose the supplies at the barracks, none of them can bear it. Rapid relocation would require a lot of manpower!

If luck is on their side and the horde isn’t large, but this scenario is hard to believe...

Because if the horde wasn’t big, why would those people in Bajiazi Village abandon the city and flee? Even if the numbers aren’t too high and resistance is possible, considering the challenge of the mission, they must send people to the barracks for aid.

In any case, rushing to aid the barracks is a no-brainer!

Even if those people in Bajiazi Village are falsely reporting, if that’s the case, then there’s a new problem...

The group isn’t stupid, just not as quick thinking as Zhang Su. Once he explained it, they understood the rationale and moved faster.

”Brother Zhang, what are you...”

At the second-floor hallway entrance, Tian Fan leaned out and asked.

Tian Fan received ”certification” from King Yama; hence, the people at the Lego Branch wouldn’t make things difficult for him. But the other Absolute Justice survivors weren’t as lucky as Tian Fan, miserably cornered in a shop.

”Tian Fan? Didn’t I tell you to pack up earlier? We’re leaving, get moving!”

Zhang Su kept walking, beckoning to Tian Fan.

Tian Fan and Zheng Ziwen were about the same age. With Zheng Ziwen as a counterexample, Zhang Su found Tian Fan much more agreeable. At the very least, he understood and was decisive, which was commendable.

”Well... Brother Zhang, I think... I’ll just, I won’t go and cause trouble with you, I’ll stay here.”

Tian Fan caught up with them and hesitantly expressed his thoughts.

”You guys go first!”

Zhang Su signaled for the others to go ahead and pulled Tian Fan to the side, asking, ”Want to stay?”

Tian Fan smiled awkwardly, shrugged his shoulders, and said, ”I’m, I’m not good enough; following you would be a burden. I’m definitely not afraid of dying; I just really don’t want to cause problems. It’s better to stay here, where I can at least be of some help.”

From chatting with others earlier, Tian Fan learned much about the Yama Corps, realizing Zhang Su’s capabilities. From others’ descriptions, each member of the Yama Corps fearlessly went in and out of the hordes multiple times...

After learning this, Tian Fan immediately decided not to interfere. He knew his own limits—let alone seven times in and out, one was doable, but even thinking of going out seemed daunting!

Zhang Su looked at Tian Fan seriously; he was still the same thoughtful young man from their initial meeting in the neighborhood. Such a person was very likable.

”Alright, you stay here and help. Keep a close eye on those who came with you. I’m off.”

After saying this, he patted Tian Fan’s arm and continued downstairs.

Tian Fan felt inadequate and requested to stay at the Lego Mall, thinking he could at least be of some use. In contrast, Pan Ru, standing on the fourth floor, had a completely opposite thought.

She really wanted to go with Zhang Su but ultimately didn’t dare to speak up.

”Sister Ru, you’ll miss the chance if you let it slip by like this. This isn’t like you at all.” Ouyang Qiao tilted her head, looking at the reluctant Pan Ru beside her.

Pan Ru pursed her lips, gave a relaxed smile, and said, ”It’s okay, as long as Brother Zhang is alive, there might be a chance in the future.”

”Bro, we’re in such a rush this time, you see how panicked everyone is.”

Zhao Dezhu stood by the safety exit, subtly pointing upstairs when he saw Zhang Su come down, whispering a comment.

The survivors were like birds startled by the mere twang of a bow. They didn’t dare inquire about the combat unit’s actions, but they could judge by their behavior that such a hasty large-scale deployment must mean an important task.

Zhang Su looked up towards the second and third floors, where heads gathered around the walls, all eyes watching them anxiously.

”Everyone, don’t panic!”

Zhang Su felt it necessary to reassure them, stepped forward, and said loudly, ”This is just a routine operation. We’re used to acting swiftly, so let’s each get on with our work!”

He comforted the people at the Lego Branch not to worry, though tension stirred within him, unsure of its source—perhaps the unknown scale of the horde, the refugees from Bajiazi Village, or something else entirely.

Experience proved that sometimes intuition can be remarkably accurate!

In the barracks communications room, after finishing the call, Dazhuang looked out the window, unable to see the direction of the auditorium. In his mind, he pondered how to carry out Li Zongkai’s orders, lighting a cigarette as he prepared to leave the communications room.

Whoosh!

Unexpectedly, just as Dazhuang stepped out the door, a blade swept towards him diagonally.

”Damn it!”

Dazhuang, well-experienced in battle, noticed something amiss from the corner of his eye and quickly dodged in the opposite direction, simultaneously flicking his lit cigarette at the attacker—his moves were slick!

Slash.

The blade missed, slicing close to his clothes, but unfortunately, there was someone on the other side...

Thud!

”Ugh...”

His head took a solid punch.

Dazhuang felt dizzy; after inhaling a puff of smoke upon stepping out, he was attacked before he could exhale, leaving him swaying, smoke puffing from his mouth with a comically tragic air.

Before he could steady himself, a burlap sack was thrown over his head, hands cuffed. As he was about to shout, he felt something outside the sack winding around, sealing his mouth, leaving him unable to speak, and smoke stinging his eyes as he choked, almost passing out...

He hadn’t even seen his attackers clearly before falling victim, chilling him to the bone.

”Brother Dog, haha, I told you I saw someone run this way, daring to call for help, heh heh, what should we do—beat him to death or?”

”Don’t kill him yet; let’s take him away first. Our goal isn’t murder. Go ruin the communications equipment to prevent any loose ends from contacting the outside!”

”Got it!”

Listening to their conversation, Dazhuang was terrified. One voice was unfamiliar, but he knew the one called Brother Dog—it was clearly the leader of the group from Bajiazi Village!

A moment ago, he was wondering why Chairman Li wanted them to control those people from Bajiazi Village; now, through their actions, those from Bajiazi Village were teaching him a vivid lesson!

Thud, the sound of a door being kicked open was followed by crashing and smashing.

”Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm!”

Dazhuang let out a series of unintelligible cries, answered by a kick to the stomach...

Earlier, Dazhuang had told Li Zongkai that the people from Bajiazi Village were settled in the auditorium, but the auditorium had now changed dramatically.

The people from Bajiazi Village stood scattered among rows of folding chairs, several guarding the doorway, proudly toying with Type 95 rifles. Compared to their old, worn-out weapons, these new ones made the old ones look like junk, tossed aside.

On stage in the auditorium were forty to fifty people; though the lighting was poor, a dozen or so had burlap sacks over their heads while the rest were either dejected, glaring angrily, or huddled in corners with looks of rage and grief.

Suddenly attacked, those from the Civilization Guardian dared not make a fuss, only casting fierce glances—which weren’t signs of cowardice, but warnings from the corpses sprawled below the stage: make noise and that’s your fate!

”Here they come again, boys, let’s host them!”

With a push, the auditorium doors opened, cold air rushing in and making people shiver. Seven or eight more people were dragged into the auditorium, Dazhuang among them.

”We’ll keep searching. You watch over here. Anyone who dares move gets shot on the spot, no questions asked!”

Brother Dog handed Dazhuang over to his companions, immediately leading more people to search for any stragglers. As this group’s leader, he didn’t rest at the auditorium but charged ahead, prompting others not to slack off.