Rebirth: 100 Days Before Doomsday - Chapter 182

Chapter 182: Taking Advantage

“Professor Neil, we don’t have much time. Those zombies will be breaking through your excuse of barricades anytime soon.” Rune reminded the old man who was taking forever to make his decision.

It was as if Rune’s warning pulled Professor Neil out of his stunned state becuase he finally nodded and motioned for his team to follow him. One by one, the researchers stepped through the portal and disappeared into its glowing depths.

Right at that moment, Grace’s heightened hearing picked on the groans of the infected that was coming from far away. Before she could have even tried to search for the source, she received a message from 2025 which confirmed her worst fear.

[Master, a horde of about 80 zombies is about to hit this place. You need to leave immediately.]

Grace stayed calm as the wheels inside her head started turning. “Everyone through?” she asked over her shoulder.

“Just you, me, and Rune left,” Davian replied as he kept firing at spme of the remaining zombies that were still left. Both him and Rune had heard the sound of the approaching horde.

“Go,” Grace ordered.

“What are you planning?” Davian asked when he noticed that she was planning to go last.

A smirk appeared on Grace’s lips as she answered, “I can’t possibly give up on this great chance, now can I?”

“Damn! She’s dangerous… and evil.” Rune murmured loud enough for her to hear him.

But neither he nor Davian argued with her. Instead, they just listened to her and stepped through the portal.

Now, Grace was the only one standing there with the portal visible right being her. She kept her gaze focused on the horde that was jow visible to her and approaching a great speed.

Just one look at their speed and she knew that this horde was nothing like the normal zombies she and her team had been dealing so far in the mission. No! They were the fast movers – an even worse and dangerous version of the zombies that were all over the streets of Starship Country.

The very next moment, two grenades appeared in her hands. She waited until the horde approached the barricades, and it took them no time in taking it down.

The sight was extremely terrifying as the fast movers approached her, merely at a distance of ten meters from where she was standing. And yet, she had such a calm and determined look on her face.

Once she was sure that the horde was close enough, she finally stepped into the portal while she threw both the grenades right at the horde. The portal immediately closed behind her, keeping the wrath of her stunt from following after her.

But one congratulatory notification from the system and she knew that her idea had succeeded.

[Congratulaions on completing special killing quest. Points earned: 50,000]

[Total killing points earned today: 300,000]

[Congratulaions on completing the rescue mission. Points earned: 1 Million]

The notifications ringed in her head one after the other as she appeared in the crowded living room of Unit 2203.

The sudden warmth of the unit was a stark contrast to the freezing storm she just left behind. Grace exhaled deeply and found herself relaxing for the first time since she had set out for the mission with her team.

Just like she ordered, Unit 2203 was left empty except for Kevin and a few others. She made the decision not only to keep the place from getting over crowded, but also because she didn’t want to intimidate Professor Neil and his team… at least not for now.

“Good job there.” Davian complimented her as he came to stand next to her.

Grace gave him a nodnof acknowledgement with a smile before she turned her attention toward the research team.

Professor Neil and his team was still taking in their new surroundings. Their expressions were a mixture of relief, confusion, and even a little bit of fear.

“What is this place?” one of the researchers asked. And while her voice was barely above a whisper, Grace heard her loud and clear.

“A safe place,” Grace replied while keeping her answer deliberately vague.

Professor Neil decided to take the matter in his hands and stepped forward. His sharp eyes were fixed on her as he spoke, “I think you owe me an explanation.” Surprising, his tone was calm but firm.

Grace crossed her arms, and a faint smirk tugged at her lips. “All in good time, Professor. For now, welcome to safety.”

Professor Neil’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t press further. Instead, he turned his attention to his team, ensuring that everyone was accounted for and unharmed.

Dr. Kian approached her next, his voice low. “The injured need rest and proper medical attention. I’ll handle it with Maria.”

Grace nodded. “Do what you need to. 2025 will assist you with supplies.”

[Already on it, Master.] 2025’s voice chimed in right before a stack of medical kits materialized on the counter nearby.

As Dr. Kian and Maria began tending to the injured, Grace turned to Davian and Rune. “Let’s get them settled first before discussing the… future.”

Now, that they were back at the unit, she was wondering how she was going to answer all of Professor Neil’s questions and convince him to join her team.

Davian nodded, already moving to oversee the group. Rune, however, lingered with his gaze fixed on her.

“You think he’s going to be trouble?” He asked while nodding toward Professor Neil.

Grace’s smirk returned, though it didn’t really reach her eyes. “He’s on alert. But I don’t think it’s impossible to win him over. Besides, after finding out that he’s already on thinking about studying the matter I want him to study, I’m more determined to have him join me.”

Rune tilted his head and studied her for a moment before nodding. “Fair enough. Just let me know if you need me to scare him a little.”

Grace chuckled softly, and shook her head before replying, “I’ll keep that in mind.”