Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 304 - 177: The Second Expedition

Chapter 304: Chapter 177: The Second Expedition

As the winter countdown commenced, Dawn launched the end-of-season activity: the second expedition to Waste City.

After the first expedition concluded, scientists, politicians, and the Fungus Side convened a meeting at the island headquarters, where scientists proposed the idea to excavate green devices. The massive population of zombies in Waste City was the first issue they needed to face. Since humanity did not have much time left, a General suggested a direct nuclear strike to clear out the zombies from Waste City.

Although this would contaminate Waste City, humanity could not afford to worry about that now, and it was imperative to excavate the green devices as quickly as possible to develop a long-term, reliable vaccine.

Days later, the fleet launched several tactical nuclear missiles, reducing the zombie population in Waste City by 80%. The Marine Corps landed first and used the remaining structures to establish two supply points in the city, where various large excavation machinery and personnel were deployed. Scientists set up laboratories at the supply points.

Everything was ready except for favorable conditions. Humanity was about to commence the excavation of green devices No. 1 and No. 2, and the brave players would enter Waste City to protect the supply points, the scientists, and the excavation efforts.

The expedition lasted seven days, divided into ten instances based on the city, which meant all players from Future City were in the same instance and could form teams freely. Death penalty: A deduction of certain points, all attributes reset to zero, all equipment reset to zero, skills retained. No sieges will occur at the base during the event, and the system will provide complete protection for the bases.

After the system announcement, Shadow Base called an expanded meeting right away, and everyone’s first question was, "A hundred thousand people in one instance?" Waste City was considered a medium-sized city, and it was estimated that there were about two million residents during the early stages of the zombie virus outbreak. If 80% of the zombies in Waste City were cleared by nuclear strikes, why would a hundred thousand people be needed? Divided between two excavation points, that’s 50,000 people per point—with one bullet per person, that’s 50,000 rounds of ammunition.

Maya analyzed, "Due to the nuclear contamination, some terrifying creatures have appeared in Waste City, possibly mutant zombies. Or maybe even various monsters."

"A biohazard?" Biohazard is a famous movie series and also one of the founders of the zombie game genre. Before immigration, many people watched the films and played the games.

Shana said, "Although there were fewer players in the first expedition instance, their equipment and strength were overpowering the zombies. This time, it might be reversed, with the players outnumbering the zombies. Could it be that the zombies will have overwhelming strength over the players?"

Lin Wu agreed, "It feels like the players are not the protagonists in this expedition." The Spartans were the protagonists at 300 because they were the slayers. With 30 billion Spartan warriors, they could only be secondary characters because they were the ones being slain.

Little Knife said, "Wouldn’t it be fine if we did not move with the team?"

Maya strongly agreed with Little Knife’s opinion, "Exactly, we can’t act with the group until we understand the situation." There must be a trap or restriction at some step; otherwise, the second expedition would be meaningless, even devoid of gaming or entertainment value.

Peanut noted, "The announcement for this expedition doesn’t mention guns and bullets." In the first expedition, the system reminded players not to bring too many supplies into the instance because there would be ample supplies after entering.

Shana added, "And the death penalty for this expedition is more severe than the first one."

Maya said, "There’s too much we don’t know right now. Let’s enter the instance at eight in the morning tomorrow and make decisions based on the actual situation."

Shana asked, "How should we form teams?" The supermarket base and Shadow Base were too far apart to form teams. Also, you could only enter the instance from your own base, which meant the two groups might end up in different regions.

Maya responded, "I’ll go to the main base. We’ll draft possible situations and take our positions accordingly once it’s time."

Shana replied, "Okay."

Maya asked, "Lin Wu, could you escort me to Sentry Card?"

The zombies at Sentry Card still showed up for work every day during winter, but as soon as they left Sentry Card, the snow made their movement much harder. Approaching near Sentry Card, Lin Wu pointed and ordered, "Wai, keep barking."

Wai barked continuously in the direction Lin Wu pointed, drawing the zombies toward the sound.

Now grown up, Wai had also grown quite unsightly, not ugly, but certainly not as adorable as it was as a puppy. Watching the adult Wai, Little Knife shed tears of sorrow: Why did you have to grow up like this? Many animals are the same; ducklings are so cute, but not many would call a duck cute – mostly just delicious.

Wai’s abilities had significantly improved in adulthood, even outrunning its owner when fleeing for life, occasionally looking back to wait for Lin Wu: Master, hurry up, the zombies are closing in on our tails.

Lin Wu: We’re nowhere near close, alright?

The above was Lin Wu’s internal response to Wai, deduced from the dog’s expressions.

Maya, waiting aside, threw a piece of roasted meat, which Wai caught in a leap. Maya then bypassed the zombies and went through Sentry Card. Watching Maya’s retreating figure, Lin Wu felt indignant, "Even the dog gets a thank you gift, why don’t I? Wai, bring it here to me."

Obediently, Wai placed the meat from its mouth in front of Lin Wu, who disdainfully said, "It’s all slobbered on; you eat it."

On the way back, Lin Wu had a sudden idea upon seeing a flat expanse of snow by the roadside: "Wai, let’s have a long jump contest." A man and his dog dashed off the road and into the snowy wilds. Lin Wu called Wai over, criticized it for cheating in the long jump by using all four legs, and decided to punish it.

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