Rebirth: 100 Days Before Doomsday - Chapter 152

Chapter 152: Beginning of Chaos

The world outside Unit 2203 was rapidly unraveling. The Blood Rain just ended, and with it came the horrifying transformation of those unfortunate enough to be caught in its crimson downpour.

From the floor-to-ceiling window of the living room, Grace and her team were observing the scene below. Residents, who had been caught in the rain moments ago, were now writhing in agony. Their bodies were contorting unnaturally. A sickly green hue spread across their veins, and their eyes started glazing over with a milky white sheen. Their teeth elongated into jagged points, and their nails sharpened into claws capable of tearing flesh.

It took only minutes for them to fully transform, and when they did, the streets descended into chaos. Screams echoed through the neighborhood as the newly-turned zombies lunged at anyone in sight, their hunger insatiable.

Grace’s enhanced eyesight allowed her to take in every horrifying detail. She didn’t no longer needed the military binoculars that were resting on the coffee table, nor did Silas, Dr. Kian, or Kevin. As for Davian and Rune, they had never needed one from the very beginning.

“We will wait,” she informed her team in a calm but commanding voice. “Let the worst of it pass before we move.”

Her team nodded silently. This was no time for panic. They had been preparing for this moment, but seeing it unfold in real-time was a grim reminder of what exactly was happening.

An hour passed before Grace finally deemed it safe enough to leave. By then, the worst of the initial chaos had moved further into the city.

“Gear up,” she instructed.

Instead of going out with full team at once, she created groups to follow her and Davian out at different times.

For the first round, it were Kevin, Dr. Kian, Nina, Silas, and Aleena followed her and Davian’s lead. The team was handpicked for their unique skills, and Grace trusted each of them with her life.

Building K12 wasn’t spared from the chaos. As they descended the stairs, they encountered several residents who had turned into zombies. The first one – a man who had been holding groceries just an hour ago – lunged at them the moment they reached the fifteenth floor.

Kevin was the first to act. His sword sliced cleanly through the zombie’s neck and the creature dropped, its head rolling to a stop against the wall.

“Well done,” Grace said, nodding at Kevin who looked slightly taken aback. “Keep moving.”

They moved in formation. Grace and Davian were at the front, guiding the group. Their weapons glinted in the dim hallway light, looking like a stark contrast to the bloodstained walls.

On the fifth floor, a woman screamed as her husband, who had turned into a zombie, charged at her and their child. Grace was quick to act. Her daggers flashed as she plunged them into the creature’s chest. It let out a guttural growl before collapsing.

The woman shrieked, clutching her child to her chest. “How dare you! That was my husband!”

Grace turned to the woman. Her expression was cold and unyielding as she slapped the reality right at the woman’s face. “Your husband was gone the moment the rain touched him. I just saved you and your child. Now get somewhere safe before you join him.”

The woman fell silent while tears streamed down her face as she stumbled away with her child.

“Keep moving,” Grace ordered, not sparing a second glance at the woman.

By the time they reached the lobby, the building was silent except for the occasional distant groan of zombies outside. They locked the main doors behind them, ensuring no more zombies would enter.

The scene outside was even worse. The military personnel stationed in the Residential Area were struggling to hold their ground. The zombies outnumbered them by a staggering margin, and many soldiers had already fallen.

The worst part of this battle – each person falling because of the zombies was ending up becoming one as well, and this only increased the numbers of the zombies.

As Grace and her team stepped out, one of the soldiers shouted at them. “Get back inside! You’ll get yourselves killed out here!”

Grace ignored the warning, her daggers already in her hands. A pair of zombies rushed toward her with their claws outstretched. With fluid precision, she ducked under one’s swipe and slashed its throat, spinning to stab the other through the eye. Both fell instantly.

The soldier’s jaw dropped. “What the…?”

“They are not civilians,” another soldier muttered, watching as Grace and Davian moved like a well-oiled machine.

Davian wielded a massive axe, and his strikes were brutal and efficient. Each swing cleaved through multiple zombies. His movements were a blend of raw power and practiced technique.

“Silas, Aleena – your turn!” Grace called out.

Silas and Aleena stepped forward, both visibly nervous. It was their first real fight, and the weight of it was clear in their hesitant movements.

“Focus on one target at a time,” Grace instructed. “Don’t let them overwhelm you. We are right here.”

Silas took a deep breath and raised his twin blades. A zombie lunged at him, and he sidestepped, slashing its legs out from under it before finishing it with a clean strike to the head.

Aleena was armed with a spear. She held her ground as a zombie rushed at her. She thrust the weapon forward, impaling the creature through the chest.

“Good!” Grace said, nodding in approval. “Stay in formation and keep your guard up.”

Dr. Kian and Nina provided backup, using ranged weapons to pick off zombies that got too close to the others. Kevin, on the other hand, directed their movements, ensuring no one was left vulnerable.

By the time the immediate area was cleared, the military personnel had regrouped. Their expressions were a mix of relief and awe.

One of the officers approached Grace. “I don’t know who you are, but… thank you. We would have been overrun without your help.”

Grace simply nodded. “You’ll need to fortify this area. The zombies will keep coming.”

The officer hesitated before saluting her. “Understood.”

“Aren’t you… Captain Cool?” Another one among the officers asked as he seemed to have recognized Davian.

“Captain Cool?” The others looked confused while Grace just arched her eyebrows and turned to look at Davian who didn’t seem too happy with the attention he was receiving.

“That’s right. He’s the Davian King Parker, the only Captain of Team Alpha! The Myth. The Legend!”