Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 724 - 340: Frenzied Surge_2

Chapter 724: Chapter 340: Frenzied Surge_2

Another minute went by, and four drones flew to the space above the highway bridge where the broken drone had fallen, starting their search for suspicious vehicles and personnel. After five minutes, having found nothing, the drones returned to the airport.

We’re doomed, can’t escape.

Maya stood on the rooftop with her binoculars, scanning the area. From here, she could see the north side of the U-shaped road, precisely the left side at the top of the U. The tent base ruins were on the south side of the U-shaped road, about midpoint on the right side.

Shana: "How is it looking?"

Maya said, "We can have Su Shi and the others go around the road from the south side to the north. We’ll follow the river levee to meet them on the side of the road."

Shana asked, "What about the horses?"

The U-shaped road was over ten meters higher than the town, and people could safely get to the town using ropes and other tools. But Dould Ma, weighing 800 kilograms, would certainly die if it jumped from that height. Ten meters might not sound high, but in reality, it’s equivalent to the height of a 6-story building.

Shana said, "We’ll have to steal another license plate."

Maya said, "The residential area is the only place with license plates. To get there without transportation would first require passing the highway bridge intersection, then the crossroads, and heading downhill through two streets to reach the east and west residential areas. After getting the license plates, we’d have to go all the way back." Leimeng Town had deeply buried cables; there were no above-ground corridors.

Maya said, "The best plan is to bring everyone back, then steadily develop from the new base. Winter is approaching, and we don’t have much time left. Right now, we lack everything."

Shana said, "That’s not acceptable. Not to mention whether Lin Wu would agree to abandon Phantom, if you abandon your own horses, what do you think everyone will think of you?"

"I don’t care."

Shana said, "You might not care, but everyone else does. Do you remember what happened in Waste City when you abandoned Lin Wu? We can’t have a repeat of that. No one will thank you for sacrificing personal interests and emotions for the greater good; instead, they’ll think you’re heartless. Even if you don’t like Sandstorm or Phantom, you have to put on an act. This isn’t just about you; it’s about the future development of the base. After all, there are over 270 days left."

Maya retorted, "Do you have a plan?"

Shana replied, "The drones can reach any place in the town within a minute. Once one is shot down, four more will arrive at the crash site within another minute, and then pursue the vehicle based on surveillance feedback. I estimate we’ll have about three minutes. The base is 10 kilometers away from the ramp, and if we can reach a speed of 190 kilometers per hour, we’ll be able to break through the ramp’s barrier before the second squad of drones arrive, then reach the U-shaped road. After that, steal another license plate."

"190 kilometers per hour?"

Shana said, "Except for making a 90-degree turn at the top bridge intersection and the crossroads, the rest of the roads are practically straight. In terms of road conditions, theoretically, most cars can reach a speed of 190 kilometers per hour."

Maya said, "It’s not a matter of speed. There are quite a few zombies on those straight roads, and if we hit them at a speed of 190 kilometers per hour, the car’s durability would drop by at least half."

Shana said, "But we don’t have another option."

Maya pondered for a moment and nodded, "Hmm, I understand, I’ll try it."

Shana said, "You won’t do. Lin Wu has to steal the license plates; you and Lin Wu can’t die together. The Shadow base can go, our backup plan is to survive winter using the tent base ruins. If you and Lin Wu die again, I think the team will fall apart, and Shadow will never exist again."

Maya said, "Neither can you. Nightmare is roaming about; her temporary residence is in Left County, and if you die, you’ll be resurrected 250 kilometers away."

Shana glanced down, "Isn’t there an old driver here?"

...

Upon hearing Shana’s request, Stone retorted, "You want me to drive a pickup to 190 on town roads while avoiding all zombie obstacles?"

Shana asked, "Are you saying you can’t do it?"

Stone paused, then said, "It’s not that absolute." In front of the young lady, the word ’can’t’ didn’t exist in the uncle’s dictionary.

Shana explained her plan: "You drive to the U-shaped road. Tonight, steal the license plate and first bring over the horses and Su Shi, then head back to the tent base ruins. Tomorrow, include the five liters of fuel provided by Dashuang; steal another license plate tomorrow night and bring Cotton, who will have resurrected, to the new base."

Shana said, "Lin Wu will build the tent base during the day tomorrow and then head to the U-shaped road via the river levee to meet up with you." Lin Wu must set up the tent base first, or else Dould Ma will starve to death.

Stone, lowering his voice, said, "Shana, I’m not afraid of dying, but the responsibility is huge, and the risk is extremely high. Let’s just say, I sincerely don’t want my showing off to lead everyone into a desperate situation."

Shana said, "It won’t happen. We’ve discussed it; if you fail, New Shadow will disband due to lack of manpower. By then, we’ll retreat to the highway via the levee road and set up the tent base near the beach to survive winter, then decide what to do when spring comes."

Shana encouraged him, "If you win the bet, you can boast about it for a lifetime; if you lose, you’re still a hero. Tell me, which man doesn’t have some dreams, right?"

"What gives you, a girl, the right to talk to me about dreams?" Stone changed the subject, "Let Lin Wu fly a drone first. I need more accurate route information."

...

Stone placed his hand on the gear lever, his gaze intense and determined as he looked ahead, while Lin Wu in the passenger seat cursed, "I told you to drive, not to march towards death, I want to get out of the car."

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