NOVEL NEXT Chapter 104 Newborn
Several people walked on the road and encountered a group of fiercely murderous zombies. However, at this moment, Arnold, who had already gained superpowers, stood up without hesitation. In an instant, he transformed into a werewolf form, his muscles bulging like small mountains, and the ferocious aura emanating from him was even stronger than that of the zombies.
"Die!" Arnold roared angrily and rushed towards the zombies without hesitation. With a few heavy blows, he turned all the zombies into a pile of flesh. Witnessing Arnold's terrifying strength, not only Sophie and Sally, but even David were secretly amazed.
"Wow! Arnold's werewolf form is so powerful! He can instantly kill zombies?" Sally said admiringly. Previously, before Arnold awakened his superpowers, he was just an ordinary person in battle, with attack power no different from an average person. It even took him some effort to deal with zombies. So now, the power he displayed was a stark contrast, shining brightly in front of everyone.
Although David was also shocked by Arnold's superpowers, he knew that if they encountered zombies of a slightly higher rank, Arnold would probably have a hard time dealing with them. Because based on the superpowers Arnold had obtained, it was a power explosion type of ability. In other words, it relied solely on the brute force unleashed by his own body in battle.
However, higher-ranking zombies differed from ordinary ones in that they possessed some human intelligence, allowing them to employ combat techniques and strategies. In that case, Arnold's power-based superpower would not have an advantage.
But David also knew that power-based superpowers had one advantage, which was that power was constantly generated within the cells, It's like having an infinite energy bar . This was very different from Duke's activated superpower. So when David saw that Arnold was using his superpowers to kill zombies throughout, he didn't try to stop him.
Soon, after killing a dozen or so wandering zombies, David led them to the underground parking lot of a building. As they entered the parking lot and looked at the surroundings, Sally was the first to ask with confusion, "Is this underground parking lot our new base?"
David nodded and continued walking. Upon receiving confirmation, Sally became even more puzzled. Because she knew the criteria for choosing a base, it not only needed to be concealed but also required an ample number of escape routes, including backup routes. Only when these conditions were met could they avoid being trapped when facing danger.
However, no matter how Sally looked at this underground parking lot, she felt that it did not meet these two conditions. So she spoke up again, "David, I think we should look for another place again. Although this place is underground, based on my experience, it is not the safest place."
After speaking, Sally had a serious expression. In this crisis-ridden world, she didn't want to joke with her own life. Sophie and Arnold looked around the environment with the same sense of confusion, waiting for David's answer. It was already quite difficult for them to survive until now, so every step they took and every decision they made had to be flawless.
Upon hearing Sally's words, David shook his head under the flickering lights. If it came to experience, he had more experience than anyone else. After all, he had the combined experience of two lifetimes, and he was extremely familiar with all of this. He knew that Sally was right, but she also overlooked the most important question, which was defense.
When they encounter danger, they naturally want to attack. However, if there is an impregnable defense, can it reduce the need for aggression? After all, initiating an attack will inevitably lead to bloodshed and sacrifice. This underground parking lot is located beneath a fifty-story high-rise building and encompasses the entire crust. It can be considered an absolute natural defense. Even if the defense is breached, the parking lot's four exits are sufficient to provide alternative escape routes. Moreover, there are several hundred cars fully fueled and ready to be activated at any time.
Attack, defense, and mobility. These are three indispensable factors in the zombie world. And this underground parking lot brings together these three factors. David shared his idea with the others. Upon hearing David's explanation, they immediately realized its significance.
Sally was so amazed that she couldn't even speak and could only admire David, silently giving him a thumbs-up gesture, saying, "I have to say, you're the most formidable person in our team."
David smiled faintly and continued leading them forward. Soon, they arrived at the deepest part of the underground parking lot. Approaching the concealed security door, David surveyed the surroundings to ensure there were no threats and then knocked on the door.
"Watchword," Duke's voice came from inside. This was the code word David and Duke had agreed upon before he left. Only by uttering the watchword could the door be opened.
"Newborn," David whispered.
Then, with a click, Duke inside opened the security door, and the group hurriedly entered. Seeing this concealed three-bedroom apartment, they were once again surprised. They never expected David to have discovered such a hidden place.
As soon as Little Black entered the room, it immediately began its "exploration" of the new home. It sniffed around here and scratched at things there, exhibiting a curious demeanor. Meanwhile, Cola jumped out of Sally's arms and leaped onto the sofa. After assuming a comfortable posture, Cola let out a "meow" towards the others, seemingly proclaiming that this would be its territory from now on.
Observing this, David chuckled and began organizing the others to tidy up the house. It seemed that the previous owner treated this sanctuary as their own home, so everything inside was neatly arranged, and there wasn't much clutter. Moreover, some appliances, kitchen utensils, and daily necessities were brand new, so they didn't need to clean anything. They disposed of some torn stockings, high heels, and expired banana-scented condoms.
They started assigning rooms since there were only three bedrooms for five people. Sally and Sophie shared one room, Duke and Arnold shared another, and the remaining room was occupied by David himself.
No one had any objections to this arrangement. After all, David currently held the most authority in their small team. Without him, they would probably have perished outside long ago. The group then began returning to their respective rooms to pack their belongings, while David went back to his own room.
Lying on the bed, David stretched lazily. After a day of fighting and searching for a stronghold, his body was somewhat weary. However, the good news was that the issue of the stronghold had finally been resolved. Just as he was about to lie down and rest for a while, the mechanical voice of the system once again rang in his ears.