Chapter 355 - Punishment - Yes. (2/2)

”Yeah, let them have all the food for now but if you come across a medium-sized safe, ask for it or trade them for something of equal value.” I replied.

”A safe? What for?” Oscar asked.

”For Cynthia's guns. I'll-” then Cynthia interjected.

”I-It's fine for them to be on your armory. I don't shoot much so it's okay without having my own.” Cynthia said.

”That's settled but I'll still look for one, heh. How about you? Where are you going?” Oscar asked.

”I'll visit Borris and check on his f.u.c.k.i.n.g roommate. I'll see what he wants and I'll take a look around over there to check on a few places.” I replied then Unc Zardon glanced at me briefly.

”Oh, that f.u.c.ker eh? What places are you gonna check? More hidden supply runs?” Oscar asked.

”Well, if we find a few places unlooted, we will loot them but I'm checking for other routes. I'll check on that bridge near barangay Tawiran, that bridge is also another way to the Bulacan Area. I'm gonna see if I could block it off for the moment with concrete barriers that we'll find along the way. After that, we'll check the route towards the City of Malabon and kill a few deadheads along the way.” I replied.

”Why would you go to the City of Malabon?” Oscar asked.

”Few reasons, that city is not as large as where we are and where Iskoh is at. If we managed to secure a route, we could go to the City of Manila not just with our helicopter but with our land vehicles. However, before we managed to get to Iskoh's place, we'll be passing by Tondo. We're not sure if our attack on the squatter area of that place killed each and every one of them but there would surely be hostile stragglers running about from other areas. Doing this run would also help us make sure that they won't end up coming in our area if they decided to leave their nest.” I explained.

”Hmm, then bring a few more people. Mark and Dong have their own groups to run now. You should at least bring with you four or five more people because you would be overextending our systematic route.” Oscar replied.

”Yeah, I'll bring extra ammo too and lunch just in case we take too long. Oh, we'll drive Tatiana's HUMVEE too with our 8-wheeler.” I said.

”Who will we bring with us?” Kaley chimed.

”Hmm, I'll bring Matthew, Mikhail, Lois, and Lawrence. I want to bring Vera but I need her in comms.” I replied then Matthew nodded at me.

”Okay, can I still bring the 10/22 with my SIG MCX? You said we'll be clearing a few along the way. I don't want to waste our ammo for the normal ones.” Lois suggested.

”Yeah, I'll bring one for myself and your brother too but I'll be using a Walther P22 instead of a Ruger 10/22.” I replied.

”You two are gonna die.” Mikhail turned to Juan and Earl because they would be dealing with Vera in the Radio Station.

”Oh, right. We have a Vera situation.” I thought to myself.

Lawrence was at the DDR Camp so I told Lois to contact him. We were about to finish eating but Cynthia approached me.

”U-Umm... How about me?” Cynthia spoke up then Oscar looked at her.

”You want to come in a run?” I asked.

”Yes.” Cynthia replied.

”I haven't asked you yet but have you at least shot them or been in a close encounter?” I asked because I knew that she never left Cuervo Heights when it started.

”W-Well...” she trailed.

”That's a no, right?” I said.

”But I know how to fight.” Cynthia replied.

”You do, but I want you to slowly get into it. I know that I said I'll bring you with me but you've never seen the things we encountered here personally. How about this, you could come with Jenny and Allan because they would be guarding our walls with a few soldiers. Let's dip you in lukewarm water first so you won't feel it when it gets even hotter.” I explained.

”Okay...” Cynthia nodded her head but she looked dejected.

”Don't take it to heart. Allan and Jenny will evaluate you. If you do great, I'll include you in my team on my next run. I require elites so you better prove yourself.” I replied.

Cynthia's expression turned for the better.

”Okay, that's settled. Let's gear up. We'll meet here in a few minutes, okay?” I said to the group.

Aya took our plates for us and we headed back to my armory.

I let Kaley hold our AR-15s and she was still undecided if she would use my BCM. While she was mulling over it, I picked up a couple of ammo cans and filled it with a variety of ammo. However, most of them were 5.56s, 9mms, and .22 LRs. I placed a suppressor on one of my Walther P22s and I let Cynthia grab a couple of her guns as well. I gave her soft armor, gloves, a helmet, and I made her switch her shoes with the same kind Kaley and I were wearing.

”U-Umm, I'm just gonna be on top of a wall, right?” Cynthia asked while she was getting padded and padded with every protective gear I pull out.

”Yeah, but he cares for the safety of everyone. One time when I went out without him, he even gave me a gre-” Kaley was cut off.

”IS THAT A GRENADE?!” Cynthia exclaimed.

”Yes.” I replied innocently.