Reborn in the Apocalypse, This Time I Abandon the Trash Novel

" Fine , " I said , sounding like I'd been backed into a corner . " If you insist , I can take you to the storeroom and let you see it . But you have to promise that once you see the supplies , you'll follow our rules and keep the peace . " Greed flashed across Carlos's face , and the same ravenous glint spread to the others . Clearly , supplies mattered more to them than anything else . I leaned into it . I started describing where the warehouse was and what kinds of goods were inside , laying it on thick as I talked , making sure I had their full attention .

At the same time , I quietly used a hidden communication device to keep in contact with my dad , checking his progress on sealing the biogas - system access . " Dad , how's it going ? " I asked under my breath . " Almost done , " he said . " The passage is closed . I'm putting extra security measures in place . " I let out a slow breath , but I kept the conversation going with Carlos like nothing had happened . Then my dad's voice came through again . " It's done , Jade . The passage is completely sealed . They can't get in that way anymore . ' Hearing that , my confidence steadied .

Even if Carlos spotted a weak point , he couldn't threaten our core area now . I ended the connection and quickly spoke with my parents about what we'd do next . But the people at the gate realized I had no intention of opening the door . Fury erupted among the group like a powder keg . Then they pulled axes and hunting guns out of the truck . They actually fired at the factory gate . The blasts echoed through the mountains , agitating the wildlife . Even worse , the noise lured the zombies out . The chaos at the entrance escalated instantly .

On the security feed , we saw a swarm of zombies being pulled in by the shouting and gunfire . They moved faster than we'd expected . They rushed the group at the gate like starving predators . Chapter 11 84.62 % The foreman and Carlos clearly hadn't anticipated this . They froze , their reactions sluggish with shock , In the scramble , zombies tore into them . Screams ripped through the night . The other men saw what happened and scattered in a panic . Terror took over . They abandoned their plan and scattered , running in every direction just to stay alive .

84.62 % Lucia Morh Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she's not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.