Chapter 19 - One Punch, One Zombie!

Chapter 19: One Punch, One Zombie!“Greetings, Lord!” All the soldiers stood at attention, their expressions filled with respect.

Their footsteps were firm and resolute, embodying the steadfastness of soldiers, without any hesitation.

Zhang Heng, holding the Type 97 Rifle, stepped forward and knelt on one knee, saying, “Master, we believe you should have a title. Calling you ‘Lord’ better reflects your dignity.”

The other soldiers echoed this sentiment.

Lin Feng also felt that having the soldiers call him “Master” was a bit embarrassing. He wasn’t used to being addressed that way, especially by grown men. It felt somewhat unsettling.

“Very well, I like this title,” Lin Feng nodded, then had the soldiers gather around the dining table.

There was no cooked meal, only bread as the main food.

Lin Feng then brought out the braised beef he traded for with food.

“We have another battle ahead. We need to take down the third building before nightfall and then adjust our schedule. For now, enjoy some food,” Lin Feng said. The soldiers, who hadn’t eaten in over ten hours, were starving and dared not eat until given permission.

Zhang Heng hesitated and said, “This isn’t right, Lord. These foods are too good. As soldiers, we’re used to eating simpler fare in the beginning. This braised beef should be enjoyed by you, Lord.”

Lin Feng didn’t speak; he simply raised his hand, signaling Zhang Heng to stop talking.

“Eat.” Lin Feng’s tone was cold.

Even with Zhang Heng’s loyalty at 99, Lin Feng would not allow anyone to interfere with his decisions, even if it was for his own good.

“This is an order!” Lin Feng commanded, decisively putting an end to the matter.

The soldiers immediately began eating without any hesitation. If they refused to eat after Lin Feng’s order, that would have been a serious problem.

【Congratulations, survivor. Your soldiers’ loyalty has generally increased by 5 points! (Except for those already at absolute loyalty.)】

The higher the soldiers’ loyalty, the more Lin Feng could rely on them as his core team.

The braised beef tasted excellent, and the soldiers ate quickly. In just over twenty minutes, the ten jin of braised beef and ten jin of bread were completely consumed.

Lin Feng was also full. He didn’t mind that they consumed the equivalent of thirty jin of food. With a strong army, food would never be a concern.

“Prepare for the attack,” Lin Feng said to the soldiers. They immediately stood up and began loading their weapons.

The main task was to load the magazines. The bullets they exchanged were loose and came in a small box, requiring manual loading into the magazines.

The sound of magazines being loaded echoed as the soldiers prepared for the assault.

Meanwhile, Da Niu, as he had done initially, fetched another wardrobe to use as a makeshift bridge to the backyard of the next building.

Lin Feng warmed up, ready to engage in the action himself this time.

“There should be over fifty zombies over there, including two Tier 2 zombies,” Zhang Heng reported after his observation.

Despite hearing about the large number of zombies, none of the soldiers showed any signs of worry. Even the soldier who had previously been reduced to just 12 health points remained untroubled.

Instead, the soldiers’ expressions were filled with confidence.

“Let’s begin,” Lin Feng said calmly.

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The reason for giving Zhang Heng the Type 97 Rifle in advance, rather than upgrading other soldiers, was precisely because of Zhang Heng’s 100% auto-aim. With a high-grade weapon, his damage output would be significantly enhanced.

“Victory is certain!” Lin Feng declared.

“Victory is certain!” all the soldiers responded in unison, their voices resounding.

Da Niu led the charge, sliding down the wooden plank into the backyard.

Next were the elite shield-bearing militiamen.

The three of them formed a defensive line, with Da Niu even having the time to push zombies back towards the entrance.

“Free fire!” Lin Feng ordered once all the riflemen were in position.

“Bang!” The first shot fired by Zhang Heng startled the zombie horde.

However, under the combined firepower of Zhang Heng’s Type 97 Rifle and the regular army soldier Wang Sheng’s AK, the zombies couldn’t breach Da Niu’s defense.

Centered around Da Niu, the shield-bearing defensive line held the zombies firmly at bay, forcing them to repeatedly crash against the shields.

At Lin Feng’s signal, Da Niu allowed one zombie to pass through. Da Niu’s expression showed some concern, as he believed the Lord was likely someone without much combat ability.

Zhang Heng was ready to take down the zombie at any moment.

Then, Lin Feng charged forward directly.

“Bang!” With a single punch, Lin Feng’s hand pierced through the head of the middle-aged zombie, shattering its skull.

【You attacked an ‘Ordinary Zombie,’ hitting the head and causing a critical hit! Dealt 50 points of damage, killing the zombie. Gained 5 experience points, 5/1000】

A direct, one-punch kill!