Free Web NovelChapter 73: Locked Up
"What do you mean!" Roderick frowned deeply as he heard what his subordinate said.
How could this mall be locked from the inside if that meant there were survivors hiding inside? Theodore also chuckled at that moment. They had to rack their brains to find another way in if this was the case.
"We can’t just stand around. Split into two groups and find another way in!" Fortunately, Roderick immediately instructed the others to split into groups.
This time, Theodore led one of the groups, and the others went with Roderick. Theodore took his group towards the back of the mall through the left side.
They couldn’t search quietly because there were many zombies around the mall. Theodore didn’t know if the zombies here had been around since the outbreak or if they were victims trying to loot this mall.
"Don’t get separated; there are too many zombies here," said Theodore, reminding the others to stay close together, especially since they were attacking from afar.
"Should we break down the doors?"
There were indeed several small doors visible around the mall building. There seemed to be no other way but to break down one of the doors. But it would definitely take time to do so. At least for now, they had to find another way to enter.
"If there is no other way, for now, we’ll search all the way to the back." Theodore invited the others to continue walking towards the back of this sizable mall.
However, Theodore w,, as told by one of the soldiers who did have a communication device, that Roderick and the others found a way into the mall and immediately turned around to regroup.
Given that Roderick and the others took the right side, Theodore and his group had to follow there.
Fortunately, it wasn’t too far for them to detour to Roderick’s current location. They could quickly get there to rejoin.
"You really found the entrance?" Theodore went straight to Roderick.
"Yeah, look over there," Roderick replied, pointing towards an iron trellis that was only three-quarters closed.
This meant they could get in through there, given that the zombies were still stupid because they hadn’t evolved yet. They still wouldn’t be able to get into the mall even if there was a gap in the iron trellis.
However, they are humans, so they can utilize this loophole to enter the mall. They just have to be wary of the people inside the mall.
Indeed, the people hiding inside the mall are not too happy with their arrival at this time.
Because of their arrival here, it is very possible that the zombies outside will come inside and endanger the people in the mall. However, even so, they can’t give up on this place just like that. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
"As usual, I’ll be the first to go in," Theodore said while rolling his eyes lazily. Indeed, he would be the first to be sacrificed just because he didn’t use a firearm.
"Don’t worry, we’ll take care of you," Roderick replied, gently patting Theodore’s shoulder.
With that, Theodore stood in front of the iron trellis, which wasn’t completely closed. Behind him, soldiers were already standing guard while pointing their firearms at the iron trellis.
"I’ll start lifting the trellis," Theodore said, slowly bending his body to start lifting the trellis.
Theodore exerted all his strength to lift the trellis; fortunately, it was not difficult for him. In a short time, Theodore was able to lift the trellis.
It was just that Theodore froze when he saw what was behind the iron trellis. Even the soldiers behind him were as surprised as Theodore. They didn’t expect to be held at gunpoint at this moment.
About a dozen people were waiting behind the iron trellis. Some were holding firearms, but most were only carrying sharp weapons such as aprons or knives.
"You better get out of here!" One of the people inside the mall immediately drove Theodore and the others out of the place.
Obviously, they were not happy with Theodore and the others’ arrival. Theodore did not expect that the people inside the mall would intercept them right in front of them like this.
"We have no ill intentions toward you. Look, we’re from the military that manages the base in the city. You can come with us to the base if you want. We just want to find supplies for the construction of the base wall." Theodore quickly explained their purpose for coming there.
Roderick also spoke to make them believe Theodore’s words even more.
"I can assure you that we won’t bother you. If you want, you can come with us," Roderick said with a smile that was as friendly as possible, even though it looked suspicious to others who saw it.
The people in the mall began to look at each other, as they seemed to be affected by what Theodore and Roderick were saying. freēwēbnovel.com
"Chief! Zombies are approaching!" one of the soldiers stationed on guard duty began shouting out a report.
Theodore, realizing their situation was becoming difficult, reacted quickly: "At least let us in. You won’t survive if the zombies surround us!" Theodore forced them to let his group into the mall.
Inevitably, the people inside the mall also let Theodore and the others enter the mall.
"Alright, hurry up and get in!" They lowered their weapons and helped Theodore and the others to enter the mall.
Fortunately, they still had time to enter the mall before the zombies could catch up.
"I think we’re going to brave death again!" Theodore breathed a sigh of relief as they were let into the mall.
"At least for now, we can rest easy not having to fight those zombies," Roderick said, gathering his men.
Meanwhile, the people in the mall saw the soldiers’ behavior, which seemed used to fighting a group of zombies. Although they were still wary of the soldiers, they still wanted to hope that they could be rescued from this place.
"Are you the only one in this mall?" Theodore walked closer to the people hiding in the mall.
"Before that, can we ask you a favor?" One of them spoke hesitantly.
"Sure, while we can," Theodore replied, not minding the people’s request; they had saved their group’s lives today.
"There is someone in our group who is injured. Can you help him?"
The soldiers’ atmosphere became tense. Theodore also looked at Roderick. They couldn’t think positively when they heard that someone was injured; there was a possibility that the person was injured by zombies.
