The return

The corpses were piled up haphazardly. The head, hands, and arms of the bisected body were dispersed all over the place. Blood splatter attached to the wall and ground, producing an artwork that is only available in museums. In this darkness, the only thing can illuminate is the light of the screen. Broken laptop were flickered showing word [complete].

There is a silhouette bathing with scarlet blood. That shadow was holding dual katana stained with crimson. Undoubtedly, that person is our MC who had just finished her armor in dilemma. If it were late for a second, Jean wouldn't be certain that she can survive from this.

The rundown factory had some indications of collapse. This place can't hold any longer. It can become the ruin at any moment. Jean understood this so she hastily made her way out of here, but those zombies didn't allow her to do that. Although they moved slowly, zombies quickly encircled their assailant with overwhelm numbers. They are, as usual, mindlessly charging at the armor figure despite the fierceness of the situation.

As a result, they got one strike which killed 14 zombies in circle a circle. Blood fountained into rain making the air covered with thick smell of iron. Not stopping at that, Jean dashed forwards as if she wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.

Although Jean had strong desire to leave, the sea of zombies had already blocked her way. She was now fighting underground while zombies poured into the building through all the vents, windows, doors, and other opening. Having achieved the strongest armor in this apocalypse setting, Jean was aware of its one flaw.

It's energy. A lot of energy was required to keep the high-performance fighting suit operational. This alone didn't count having cell barrier in suit. The moment the suit go out of energy, that moment will be also the end for Jean. Jean decides on a way that can sweep all zombies in one go after calculating that they flooded like a wave.

Using 20% energy to charge the sword, Jean cut through the main pillar of building. The building was shaking violently. The structure crumbled in a split second, crushing every zombie within. Turning this place into huge cemetery.

Although this sound is huge, no zombie was approaching this. The undead in the neighborhood have already relocated. This is the result of Taniuchi and Kawamoto's sacrifice.

A hand immediately appeared when the factory fell. Only in this region did the dawn's strong light shine beside it. The figure was making its way out of the rubble. Jean was cleaning the outfit while observing the sun. A new day has begun, thus it's a signal. A signal of freedom.

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Jean's POV

"It's morning already" I shouted out.

"If I go there on foot, I will be late for sure. And my friend's life can't assure with this amount of time" I gnashed my teeth.

Without thinking anymore, I ran towards Takagi's estate. Each step stomped the ground heavily. It will take much time than usual to arrive destination.

"This feeling of running deadline is surely annoying me"

"Come on. It must have something can help me solve this" while I was racked my brain, something caught my eyes.

"How the hell does that thing in this place" I was surprised by the appearance of thing that I never expected in big city.

I was squinting to make sure a thing that I saw from afar wasn't illusion of stress.

Having confirmed several time, I believed that I wasn't hallucinated. The thing that will help me is monster truck that I used to watch on TV.

Seeing a new hope, I ran fast to the truck.

"Door 's not locked" I opened the door.

"Uoh, there is also a key." this is a good new for me. Because the key is already in socket, I don't need to perform my cracking skill.

"And my last worry" I turned the key in bated breath. The engine roared ferociously.

"Oh yeah. The circuit didn't get burned."

"It seems like fate ask me to shine even more"

Having witnessed miraculous truck parking, I stomped the accelerator. Like a wild bull, the monster truck departed at incredibly high speed.

….

"Phew. Seem like everyone still okay. Even they all come out to celebrate for my return. I'm touched now"

"I had to say something since I'm running late." I felt nervous inside.

"I apologize for being late. Do I overlook something crucial?" I tried to appear polite as much as possible.

"Now they are cheering me. I feel like I'm a main actor. Since they are cheering, I mustn't lose this." My body is bursting with energy.

*Zombies roar*

"Okay. Time to work" I drew two handles.

I clicked the button on two handles. Immediately, the blade sprouted from handles. This blade name is retractable blade. The strength of this weapon is the element of surprise but since zombies are brain-dead so I ignored this strength.

As I waited for them to approach my area, I kept up my sweeping posture. Just like a veteran hunter, I was waiting the prey entering my range of swinging.

Only in a second, they have already surrounded me. Two meters is my range.

They came into my area as though inviting me to kill them. I swung horizontally, aiming at their head, to live up to their expectations.

My left sword swept the front guard in one stroke. The sky was reddened with blood.

I spun around and used the sword to strike the zombies in the head from right to left as they attempted to grasp my arm. I repeated this action to eliminate effectively.

Countless head was flying into the air. With their blood, I turned this land crimson. While slaying them mercilessly, I realized one thing. Those zombies weren't as entertaining as dummies that I used to train.

I imagine how exhausted I will get if we continue to struggle like this. I need to come up with a really efficient approach to get rid of these enormous numbers since I am a lazy person.

And so I found a way, I will regain the upper hand on this battlefield. To do this, I must block the entrance by myself so that zombies will attack me from both side. Literally, Saya's father will understand my intention and he will command his soldiers and remaining survivors to retake this territory.

For a while, my task will be heavy, but as long as I can get some rest sooner, I don't mind.

Having decided my newest goal, I made a bee line to the entrance.I ran, slicing any undead in my path. I threw my swords vertically. Piercing any zombies on its way until it embedded into the wall. This is not a normal throw. This throw was enhanced with energy. Roughly 15%. The remain of energy of this suit was 50%. Not very much for this suit. My feelings right now wasn't different from money caught fire. I must inspire the others so they can regain their will. No one dislikes witnessing one vs. army moments, and I will do that.

The throw was very powerful. Rolling the road with corpse, I walked on it. I can sense how others are looking at me.

"The feeling of celebrity is extremely nervous " I mumbled.

This feeling like running Olympic.

"This is excited"

Zombies were drawn by me now. Those besieging mansion now have switched their target. Only a small portion of them proceeded to encircle.

"Come with me. Wasting your time trying to catch me" I talked to them but the only reply I got is roar.

Some zombies jumped in my path while I was running. I hit them in the head with my iron hand without uttering a word. I threw it aside right away. Two undead have now entered my path. I seized both of their heads and punched them against one another. Their skull fractured like a watermelon. I didn't hold back and kept running.

Just in 15 seconds, I have arrived the entrance. Retrieving my precious dual sword, I continued my massacre.

They started to surge into me like a tsunami right now. Despite wearing a battle suit, the pressure from both sides was really intense for me. Some of them attempted to bite my armor but fruitless. I acknowledged that although human teeth can occasionally be powerful, they are unable to puncture the iron with which I had combined so many hard metals.

Between those cannibals, I danced. I avoided, smashed, cut, punched, flung, and more. Just for this moment, I applied everything I knew. the time when I truly shine.

"Charge"

"AAAAAAHHHHH"

Those survivors now joined with me.They killed zombies by using everything they had. People will shoot from afar, people will smash zombie's head with various tool. The remaining zombies that were left behind were cleared up.

"Finally, back up" I said cheerfully.

A mix of battle cry rang out. As I had expected, Saya's father is a excellent leader. he know when to attack when to retreat. He won't ignore this since he sees the wonderful opportunity I'm giving him.

"Form the position" Souichiro ordered.

I can heard Souichiro's voice very clearly from here. If this continues like this, the peace will come back soon.

"Jean Sophia, good to see that you come back. I never question your competence." Souichiro Takagi said with a smile on his face.

"It's my pleasure, Mrs Souichiro. It is my duty as a Japanese citizen to prevent this country from falling." I said while looking at the screen. It said [20% low barrier].

"I'm glad to reunite with you but the situation seems don't allow us talking. Let's clean this mess quickly, shall we" I said in a kind manner.

"Sure we" he replied quickly.

With that, the other survivors and me exterminated zombies in nearby area.

The table was turned.