Chapter 213 - Siege of the Dead Part 1 (2/2)

Seeing the riot shield nearby which was the weapon of the killed soldier, I ready my katana and started to run towards the congregating undead devouring the dead soldier and other corpses. I also pull out my Beretta and shoot the undead that was a bit farther from me while I decapitate all those who tried to attack me close.

But as I was about to grab the riot shield, I didn't get to react quickly on the undead behind me.

”Sh*t!” I cursed. I was so intent in grabbing the riot shield I let my back too exposed.

I thought the dead would grab me and starts to devour me but a gunshot immediately killed it. I look at the direction and saw Tamaki holding the AR15 on her hands and frowned at me.

”Watch your blindspots, do not just go and rush like you always do. This is not a good time for you to focus on what was ahead,” Tamaki said and started to shoot again on the undead.

Grabbing the riot shield, I realized that this shield is quite heavy than what I assumed. This shield is a hindrance to my movement and I think it doesn't even suit my style of fighting. I might die instead if I force myself on using this sh*t.

Abandoning the riot shield, I move towards the group of undead and started my frenzy slicing. The undead right now are all easy to kill. None of them are especially infected that have mutations in their bodies. They are just the normal undead, enhanced by the Night Rage.

Around an arduous 30 minutes later, the second truck was finally loaded with gas. But we still have a long way to go and the undead that are getting attracted to our location are increasing. I also realized that the soldiers fighting had a very fatigued look on their faces. It was like they are under immense pressure.

”I spotted Hurlers in the distance! Prepare the riot shields and don't let the hurlers hit you with whatever they throw! Everyone else! Continue fighting but be aware of your surroundings!”

The commander was quite good at keeping his thoughts in this troublesome situation. I never expected him to be so calm even when we are surrounded by the dead. I applaud him for his calmness which is what we really need in this situation.

”How's it going here Kyosei?” Kato arrived carrying his AR15 and a Remington shotgun on his right shoulder.

”Nothing new. Why do you ask? You should have just do your job and kill the undead to stall their progress towards the trucks.”

”I can chat with others while fighting, besides, you can cover my back if it comes to trouble right?” Kato grinned.

What a headache. This guy never changed and he is still the optimistic guy I know.

”Focus on the battlefield. Chatting with others can cost you your life so don't be so flaky and get to work,” I said and sliced up the incoming undead.

”You are so cold man, you have been colder ever since I gave you supplies back in the convenience store.”

”That's just how it is, so don't bother me, kill some infected. The lesser they are on our view, the better the outcome it is,” I said.

With that said, we continue our attacks. I sometimes climb on top of the trucks to get into vantage point and kill the hurlers using my rifle. I am still not sure when will be able to get ourselves done in the battle but I am quite sure it will take a longer amount of time. Then I heard the commander again.

”Fourth truck, come forward! We can't-”

The commander stopped talking and all of a sudden, he fell down. Then one of the soldiers near him gave the report.

”Commander is down! His back has been melted by some sort of liquid!”

I frowned hearing this. Only one infected is capable of doing that and no other infected undead is going to that but only the Pukers. Looks like they are up again.