There was a long silence after that as the men and women waited for Alex's reply with bated breath, as his decision during this time would result in either their survival or their demise.
After all, even though Carl, Lin and Dirk are confident in their abilities to fight zombies. They lack the resources to go against the horde as they'd need at least a platoon of fully armed men from head to toe or at least three battle tanks and other military vehicles like IFVs.
[Pack up, we'll retreat for the time being. Get the kids and the rest ready when you get back. Lin and Carl, did you two get the truck?]
Lin quickly took his radio and answered.
"Yes sir! We've just arrived at the shopping center, over"
[Good, hurry up inside and help me carry the things inside into the truck]
Dirk turned the bird around and made his way back to their temporary base while Lin looked at Anastasia and Karina.