True Purpose

"Can your walkie-talkies... still work?" Nicholas asked incredulously.

"Yes, indeed," Elijah replied. "Some of our people have figured out the cause of the interference with the radio waves!"

Seeing Nicholas's interest, Elijah deliberately fiddled with the walkie-talkie and continued, "After removing the interference, this thing will work fine.

Having this is quite convenient, allowing us to communicate like people from modern civilization!"

Elijah's response immediately dispelled Nicholas's intention to withdraw quickly.

There was a reason for Nicholas's urgency to leave.

In fact, Neoville City was never their target.

The city, with its large population and numerous zombies, was not a suitable place for human development or resurgence.

Their forces focused more on rural and smaller areas that could produce food, were sparsely populated, and were easier to clear and control.