52. Future lies in hands of children
''That woman really made it on time? She knows of our entrances. She mined them all, be careful. Let's go back for now. I think she will accept our deals later on. We must notice the heads of states about this and Mr. President as well.'' Soldier in full uniform slowly backed off and froze as he saw strange light pointing at him.
''WARNING! WARNING! ENEMIES APPROACHED! RED ALERT!'' A strange floating object scanned everyone and floated away stunning them all.
''Wait, she already invented a better version of robots? Quickly! Retreat!'' They rushed back in fear as the warning behind them became lower and lowered to yellow alert, which means now they are aware of their presence.
Suddenly a loud sound could be heard echoing. ''Stay nearby. We will send all the people that want to be with you. Do not approach as our robot will lead them safely out. When the time comes, we can trade. I already have a few ideas about what we can trade. For now, wait there!''
After the announcement there was no more sound and only a yellow alert warning could be heard. A long time afterwards a strong bright light shone into their eyes almost blinding them and only a large group of people could be seen slowly walking towards them.
''Don't shoot! We are from agency!'' They were all exhausted and hungry. She literally just gave them basic food to eat and nothing else. As they came near they could see only their clothes on them and nothing else.
''The files?'' One of the soldiers asked but saw all of them shaking their heads.
''They scanned us from top to bottom and even our secret stashes in our accessories and teeth fillings were found. Their computer is now stronger than ever. And no one can fight it. The worst is, that woman is making it stronger by the minute. I heard some soldiers whispering that he was sitting on the new program last four days. And she is still improving it. I fear even if we try to fly now a bomb them directly...'' The man shook his head.
''We can't fly now. We could send a train with bombs or something over here but we would lose this base as well. Too much to lose and no win. Let's go. You all must report all your findings. Wait, you! Arent, you married to that man?'' He looked at the dazed woman.
''They uncovered me as one of your smart agents pestered me every day and computer found my position. Who was so smart to call me every day? Are they crazy? Even if everyone else was found I could be the link. Idiot!'' She was so angry she was ready to kill that person.
When they went back President got a direct report and found out his own General pestered her. ''She was our last option to take out them all. Why? Why did you have to call her, she was a silent agent?!''
''I was worried as I didn't hear anything from any of them for a long time. Just like she said, she is or safest link. I didn't expect their defense to be this strong. Sorry mr President." The man in uniform ready wanted to smack himself for this, but now it's too late. "What should we do now?"
The President sat there and chuckled with coldness sleeping out of his pores as he stared at him. "Humanity is almost decimated to this little bit. Fighting her would be stupid decision. Yes, we can mine the underground city, but I fear even for that, she is prepared. There is enough death. Let her be and let's see how many survivors do we have? "
"Our double agents have planted new cams where they could get. Should we see what they are doing?" Few of people had families here without the others knowing it.
After seeing that everyone is happy and healthy, it was their decision to go there.
Emma Thompson wanted to let them stay as it is dangerous, but they refused. They knew if those people move against them, they had to warn her.
The new technology she invented is nothing special. Just tiny bug that is conected to their own security system. And it is so inconspicuous that no one would be suspicious. Even Oliver and Mario were amazed by it.
And not only that. Their program started giving them possible proposals. Especially as the outside world became even crazier.
The new zombies became scarier by day.
And soldiers were not feeling bored.
"Sir, I see twenty one climber, seventeen diggers and as it seems two with very good hearing. Next horde will be bothersome if we don't kill them all." The soldier reported as he showed the pictures from cameras.
In last two months they started cleaning surrounding villages and smaller towns and adding camera equipment.
They planned to rise high wall around the surrounding. But the wall will be only on land of their own property.
"I'll report to boss. She is already making new gear for us." He went down to the office and reported it to Mario.
He turned his head towards serious looking woman that stared at the screens. "We know that already. There is bigger problem than that zombie raid."
Bigger problem than zombies? The soldier glanced up and saw few dozen of pigs of a size of truck causing devastation in one of the cities.
Almost like crazy, they would ram their huge bodies towards human made buildings and would destroy them. But that was not problem.
The falling buildings didn't even cause them to be crushed. Their bodies seemingly were resistant to any kind of pressure.
Emma Thompson finally smiled. "Their eyes and their mouth. We can kill them like that. That skin will be perfect for new gear. Look, nothing can harm it, but it's not hard. If we could make special gear from it, not even those with sharp nails could harm you. And I could send you finally to bring those people from upper shelter here."
She didn't mind evolved animals as they trampled in zombies whenever they saw them. But these creatures are so strong and could cause the few survivors to die as well.
She must protect what's left of humanity. At least these few under her wing. What will happen in future is something she wants to work towards.
She glanced towards one of screens where she saw her daughter training with whole squadron of children. Future lies in next generation.
That was always like that before and it always will be.