BXBX NOVEL Chapter 138: The Estate
Without him, the estate\'s defenses would weaken by a huge percentage.
Lucas, whose military past was etched into the lines of his face and the way he carried his revolver, patrolled the orchard with a calm yet prepared movement...
His eyes scanned the walls, making sure that they were all in good condition. He also listened carefully in case Jumper Zombies came and passed through them.
Of course, he also silently prayed that the only intruders for now would be the occasional stray bird or the rustling leaves carried by the wind.
"I don\'t really think we should worry about low-tier Zombies right now… I wonder if there will be mid-tier Zombies visiting us this time…" Lucas muttered as he continued observing the surroundings.
Gene, the young knight with hair like gold, stood sentinel at the estate\'s main entrance, wearing his full armor and weapon.
The Serrated Reaper Blade, a gift from Shane, rested in his hands. Over the past few days, he had already mastered using this blade to the point that he could kill multiple Runner Zombies without being dirtied by their blood.
Furthermore, he was now confident that he could even defeat a Super Soldier if they weren\'t carrying weapons.
Of course, he was also prepared to fight higher tier Zombies who dared threaten their sanctuary.
High above, in the watchtower, and higher than most of the threes in the forest, Leo\'s silhouette could be seen.
The crossbow, seemingly designed for hunting game, was now a tool of defense on his hands.
The bell beside him, silent for now, was ready to ring a warning that would rally the estate to arms.
"It\'s actually cool here… This is a good place to relax." Leo muttered as he leaned on the wooden pillar. Most of his time was spent in his smithy, so he was no longer used to the cold breeze that he could feel at the watchtower… It was definitely a nice change of pace in his daily life in the estate.
He then looked at the area where he noticed some movements and confirmed that it was just a walker zombie.
There was a trap ahead of it, so he wasn\'t too concerned about this.
Instead, he focused on other areas where he noticed some movements in the branches of trees. He wasn\'t too sure, but it seemed that a huge zombie capable of knocking down trees was lurking around the estate about 300 meters away from them. It wasn\'t too far from them at all.
Nonetheless, it was moving in a different direction, so he didn\'t alert the others until now.
In the meantime, at the main ground of the estate, Harper\'s voice echoed…
"Not like that! Follow my movement!"
He was instructing the three prisoners—Chris, Jake, and Liam—in the art of efficient mining!
With his level 10 Mining Skill, Harper was the only one who could teach them properly!
During this time, the clinking of their tools against rock provided a steady rhythm. It was proof of Harper\'s efficient teaching method.
Apparently, Harper was disappointed at the ores they had mined, so he had no choice but to teach these Prisoners again.
"Good! Continue doing this movement… Do not be too stiff! You must see its flow!" He continued.
Not too far from them, the huge manor seemed to be getting busy.
The six Super Soldiers were moving precisely and deliberately as they worked alongside Eliot Mercer, the engineer whose recent arrival had been a stroke of fortune.
Under Eliot\'s instruction, they started clearing up the location so he could reinforce the manor properly and make it even better!
With the strength possessed by the Super Soldiers, they quickly fortified and repaired the some parts of the manor, ensuring that the place\'s defenses would hold against both the undead and the living.
Clink… Clink… Clink…
In the kitchen, appealing scents wafted through the air as Mr. Wadsworth, Alexa, and Anna combined their expertise.
The herbs and spices they had foraged were transformed under their skilled hands into a culinary masterpiece. It was more than a meal; it was a feast fit for their returning leader…
They all felt that Shane might be hungry once he returned, so they were also hoping to please him with great food once he returned.
However, as the Mr. Wadsworth was thinking of making the food a bit spicier, they all heard the ringing bell outside.
The estate, once a haven of safety, was suddenly thrust into chaos!
As the sun hung high in the sky, a horde of Jumper Zombies, with their terrifying forms, rushed towards the estate with unnatural agility.
Leo, ever vigilant in the watchtower, was the first to spot the aberrations in the distance. His heart raced as he grabbed the bell, its clangs resounding through the estate like the tolling of doom.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
"There\'s a group of Jumper Zombies!" He shouted, his voice carrying the urgency of the threat.
The non-combatants, their faces tensed for a moment as they, scrambled to safety, clutching at any weapon within reach.
Although they were nervous, it was only because the existence of zombies was terrifying in itself. However, they weren\'t panicking because they knew the strength of the Super Soldiers, and most of them were also carrying weapons like guns and swords in their hands. Experience magic on m,v,l,e,mpy,r.
Outside, the estate\'s defenses held strong against the first wave.
Gene and Leo observed how the Jumper Zombies would pass through the traps they placed.
"Ohhh… They\'re rushing…"
"Just die…"
The two of them then saw how great their traps were.
Wooden traps, cleverly hidden among the foliage, snapped shut on unsuspecting limbs, while metal contraptions ensnared others.
Pitfalls, disguised by a thin veneer of leaves and branches, swallowed several of the undead whole. Ten of the creatures were neutralized, their thrashing bodies could be seen from the watchtower…
It was a testament to the estate\'s preparedness against zombies!
Nonetheless, the remaining twenty were relentless. They leaped with terrifying speed, scaling the wooden walls that had once seemed impenetrable.
In just a few seconds, the estate\'s perimeter was breached!
Lucas, stationed at the orchard, fired his revolver with deadly accuracy!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Each shot finds its mark in the head of an advancing zombie. His military training was evident in the calmness of his demeanor, even as his heart pounded against his ribs.
\'Jumper Zombies, huh… I think there\'s something wrong…\' Lucas mused as he recalled Anna telling them that Jumper Zombies rarely come in a large group based on her memories.
Woof! Woof! Woof!
At this time, Lucky, Anna\'s dog, called his attention and dashed towards an area near the orchard!
Apparently, there were other zombies trying to breach the place in the blind spot of the watchtower!
He swiftly left the main entrance to the others and decided to follow Lucky!
Gene, near the main entrance, brandished the Serrated Reaper Blade with experienced movement…
The blade hummed through the air, cleaving through decaying flesh and bone as he fought against the Jumper Zombies…
Atop the watchtower, Leo switched from the bell to his crossbow, sending bolts flying into the fray. Each one would hit the Zombies but they weren\'t being killed. However, it was still enough to halt a Jumper Zombie mid-leap, sending it crashing to the ground!
Bang!
Finally, as Gene was feeling overwhelmed, the Super Soldiers, armed only with their Rare-Grade Crowbars, charged into battle!
Haa!
Their movements were quick as they worked together to dispatch the Jumper Zombies with brutal efficiency.
Their crowbars, seemingly humble tools, were wielded with the precision and lethality of ancient weapons!
The estate was filled with the sound of metal cleaving through rotten flesh and splintering bone.
Cassius, the leader of the Super Soldiers, led the charge. His crowbar swung in wide, sending a Jumper Zombie reeling back, its body crumpling under the unstoppable force.
Boom!
Mara, the unit\'s second-in-command, moved the fastest among the group…
Her crowbar was a blur, striking the heads of the Jumper Zombies!
If they were mid-air in their jumps, she targeted the joints, the weak spots, dismantling the zombies with an almost clinical efficiency…
Then, two other Super Soldiers stood back-to-back, as they waited for the Jumper Zombies… Their combined might forming an impenetrable wall of defense!
The zombies that ventured too close were met with a swift end, their grotesque forms collapsing like puppets with severed strings!
Gene even had to back away as he was worried that one of the Jumper Zombies would just come flying at him, thrown by the Super Soldiers or blasted by their crowbars!
Together, the Super Soldiers were an unstoppable force!