Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 899 - 392: Boat

Chapter 899: Chapter 392: Boat

Lin Wu woke up and dusk had already fallen, the rain showing no signs of letting up. According to the weather forecast on the radio, this kind of weather will continue for at least another two days. However, the broadcast only mentioned the rain but was completely silent about South Reservoir, a silence that those who understand, understand.

Snow Egg made three diesel lamps, an upgraded version of kerosene lamps, which frankly weren’t very bright, but they were better than nothing. Dinner was self-heating meals, just throw in the pot and heat it up. They used cloth strips for energy, and the kitchen was set up in the bathroom of the office. The original owner of this office was a smoker, so it was equipped with a high-power exhaust fan and specially designed for rapid smoke removal through the structure of the bathroom and the windows opposite each other.

Everyone sat down, discussing retreat directions while eating. As the leader, Stone made a self-critique, admitting that despite objective circumstances, he should have established a city-centered strategic approach from the beginning aimed at effectively managing a single shelter.

Lin Wu accepted Stone’s apology on behalf of everyone, Stone puffing his cheeks and glaring, nearly smearing Lin Wu’s face with a bowl of rice.

Shana said, "There are shelters in the Northern Desert, East Plains, Western Peninsula, and Southern Mountain Range."

Stone added, "I’ve arranged for some supplies to be hidden in each direction, but we shouldn’t hold out hope given the scale of the refugees."

"What’s our direction for retreat?"

Lin Wu saw everyone looking at him, a mouthful of rice in his mouth, pointed to himself, "Me? You really are bold."

Stone said, "Stop the chatter and speak."

Lin Wu, not fearing to speak his mind, said, "First, exclude the shelters. Survivors know about these places and the massive movement towards them is bound to cause issues eventually. The Western Peninsula would be a wise choice for many as, compared to the mountains, there is an abundant supply of food in the ocean, but the number of smart people there makes it not a good option. Survival in the mountains is difficult, the acquisition of food difficult, and predators, venomous snakes, and insects increase the safety risks."

Lin Wu continued, "I believe the place with the fewest people is northward, the desert."

Little Knife said, "That’s because ten kilometers north of North City is Sha Town, the last small town before entering the desert. Not to mention food, even water is a problem there."

Lin Wu mentioned, "We previously obtained information that a few kilometers north of Sha Town someone spent many years building the Everlasting Shelter. I suspect an important reason for choosing this location is the presence of underground water."

Xiao Wu interjected, "But we can’t be sure if that woman was telling the truth. This is a dead-end; if we do not find this shelter, we cannot survive long in the desert terrain. Moreover, even if the shelter does exist, its owner, as an apocalypse survival enthusiast, would definitely have measures against human intrusion."

Lin Wu asked, "What’s your opinion?" Since he had initiated the discussion, he considered it to be like casting a brick to attract jade. If no one responded, they would just have to proceed blindly.

Xiao Wu suggested, "Southwest."

Lin Wu mentioned, "The South Dam is on the brink of collapse." Day After Tomorrow City’s terrain is high in the southwest and low in the northeast.

Xiao Wu added, "After the dam breaks, the southwest will definitely be the first to suffer losses. From a geographical perspective, the flood will move from southwest to northeast, submerging most parts of the city. The first areas to drain will be the southwest. This flood will also likely eliminate or wash away the zombies and some survivors in this area. I think after the flood, the southwest will be the safest."

He continued, "Additionally, the southwest is an industrial area with complex railway lines. The greatest damage the flood could cause to railroads would be debris, including stones and wood left behind. My idea is this; if we can operate a train, we can keep moving, even if it’s just a few kilometers, which would give us a tremendous advantage in gathering resources. Even if the train cannot move, train carriages themselves are naturally shelters."

Xiao Wu said, "Even if there are no suitable carriages or usable tracks, we can still follow the railroad tracks, or head into the mountains, or move west or south. Additionally, over 40% of Day After Tomorrow City’s supplies are transported via railway, followed by water, road, and air transport. The Northeast Harbor has a freight distribution center with large warehouses. The Southwest Distribution Area is Day After Tomorrow City’s largest train distribution hub, its tracks leading to Greater Day After Tomorrow City. Everyday, 500,000 tons of supplies are loaded and unloaded there."

Xiao Wu concluded, "Residents near the southwest part of Day After Tomorrow City will first think of the Southwest Freight Distribution Center and the nearby Southwest Warehouse in normal circumstances. Normally, this area would be crowded, but the flood from the South Dam collapse will greatly reduce the number of survivors and zombies. This area has no tall buildings, and the flood may likely cause the death of all survivors in the Southwest Distribution Area."

Xiao Wu added one last sentence, "Escape is futile."

Maps showed the terrain structure similar to what Xiao Wu described. Once the dam bursts, the first to be hit would be South Prison, then the flood would enter from the southwest, easily submerging the entire Southwest Suburban District, including the distribution area, train tracks, and numerous factories. Later, the floodwaters would flow through the city to the northeast, eventually reaching the sea. The extent of the damage was currently unestimable.

Shana agreed with Xiao Wu’s opinion, and after her planning, she presented a plan, "After the dam collapses, we move after the flood peak passes. Assuming the city is submerged for 48 hours, we only have 48 hours to reach the Southwest Distribution Center by boat. This is what I consider the optimal route, a straight distance of 40 kilometers."

Su Shi commented, "Our boat can only carry supplies and allow for two people aboard, the rest will have to hold onto the boat. Moving against the current to the southwest, even if the water flow isn’t rapid, we’d probably only be able to advance about a kilometer per hour. People definitely won’t be able to withstand it."

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