Here  Come Again, Run!

The base commander hurriedly informed people to fix the power lines, and the wires damaged by the mutant rats were repaired. The base's streetlights were back on, significantly improving visibility on the streets.

At seven in the evening, many people came out to set up stalls to earn food.

The base's supermarket didn't have a fixed opening time, and those selling things at stalls didn't earn work points; they could only engage in barter.

One vendor had gathered quite a collection of shoes and clothes from the outside, and almost anything edible could be exchanged for. His stall attracted a crowd, all busy picking and choosing.

The clothes weren't exactly clean, and everyone could guess where they came from, but nobody cared anymore. Surviving was the priority, and only by staying alive could there be hope.

A woman was picking shoes when suddenly her foot was 'stepped on' by someone. Irritated, she said, "Can't you stop pushing around?"

A man not far away was stepped on multiple times, and he couldn't take it anymore. "There's still plenty of space on the stall. Why the rush? Can't you watch where you're stepping? Don't just step on me."

"Ah, who stepped on me?"

"I got stepped on too."

Everyone lowered their heads to see a dark figure emerging from under the stall, about the size of a cat.

A scream pierced the night sky.

"Run! The mutant rats are back!"

The reappearance of the mutant rats created a commotion throughout the entire base. Before anyone could react, countless rats were pouring in from the sewage and outside the base.

The mutant rats came with great force, more terrifying than the rat plague. They pounced on people, biting with open mouths. People tried to dodge, but the attacks were relentless, and screams echoed incessantly.

"Help! Save me!" a terrified voice rang out.A man not far away was covered in rats, densely packed and terrifying. In an attempt to shake them off, he could only roll on the ground, but it proved ineffective.

Everyone was in a panic, desperately running home, paying little attention to others.

The base's loudspeaker echoed, "Do not disperse your forces. Unite and eliminate the mutant rats together."

In the chaos, the panicked crowd couldn't comprehend the message. Some even resorted to pushing others in front of them when the rats pounced.

The mutant rats were overwhelming, and outnumbered, people desperately sought refuge. The nearest house was packed with people.

A man covered in mutant rats outside the door shouted for help, knocking continuously, but nobody inside dared to open the door.

The desperation in the eyes of the man outside grew as he gradually lost his breath. However, the mutant rats didn't spare him, feasting on his flesh.

This horrifying scene sent shivers down the spines of those inside the house, who held the door firmly shut.

Fearful screams echoed throughout the base. The base guards were doing their best to protect everyone, and the sound of gunfire never ceased.

When the mutant rats became too numerous, guns were of limited use.

At this moment, everyone regretted removing the rat traps. Their negligence had brought this upon themselves.

Hearing the commotion outside, Alice walked out and saw countless rats climbing up the walls.

The mutant rats moved fast, effortlessly scaling the walls.

The entire apartment building was in chaos, filled with the deafening sounds of various items being smashed.

Alice quickly closed doors and windows, activating the electric current in the net.

Before long, the sharp squeals of rats and a stench of burning fur emanated from outside.

The rats seemed to realize they couldn't breach the Allen family's defenses and turned away.

Alice threw cooked meat outside, enticing the rats with its aroma. Shortly after, the rats surged forward again, only to collapse in a heap upon touching the electrified net.Seeing this, Alexander snatched the grilled meat from Alice's hands and accurately threw it outside the door. The rats kept squeezing in, touching the electrified net, repeating the cycle.

Seeing him enjoying himself, Alice was somewhat speechless, but this method was effective in eliminating more mutant rats.

In less than half an hour, the dead rats outside had piled up into a small mountain, a dark mass emitting an unpleasant "heat."

The sound of dense footsteps approached, and people from downstairs ran up, but they were blocked outside the iron gate.

Looking at Alice with pleading eyes, they said, "There are too many mutant rats. We can't kill them all. Can you let us in to hide? We'll leave once the mutant rats are gone."

"The mutant rats are coming up. Hurry, open the door!"

"Ah, someone got bitten. Please, save us."

"Please, I'm willing to be your servant forever. All my supplies are yours."

"They're coming up, run!"

The only one who could save them now was Alice. The crowd shook the iron gate, making a clanging sound, pleading non-stop.

Blanche couldn't bear to watch, sighed, and walked back into the room.

Alice refused their requests, saying, "Our place is small and can't accommodate so many people. You'll have to find a way to save yourselves."

Leaving aside the fact that she wasn't a soft-hearted person, if she turned off the electricity and opened the door, the mutant rats would rush in. By doing so, the situation would only become more chaotic, and her whole family would be in a passive position.

More and more mutant rats rushed up, and the people who ran up were trapped outside the iron gate with no way to escape, their screams echoing.

Someone knelt down before Alice, begging for help, but she just frowned, remaining silent and avoiding eye contact.

"Save my child..." In a corner, a woman held a child of about two years old, crying and pleading.With their own lives in danger, the people had no time to care about others.

"Rat-a-tat-tat!"The sound of a Gatling gun suddenly rang out, hitting the rats running up and causing them to fall continuously.Alice stood behind the iron gate, firing at the mutant rats. Five minutes later, the mutant rats were completely suppressed by Alice's firepower and couldn't take a step further.

The mutant rats changed direction and ran downstairs.

People outside the iron gate breathed a sigh of relief. Someone whispered, "She clearly had the ability to save us. Why didn't she act earlier?"

Alice sneered, "Because people like you aren't worth saving. It would be a waste of bullets."

After speaking, Alice turned and walked back into the house.

People who had grievances in their hearts saw Alice leaving and panicked completely.They didn't dare to stay in place, fearing that the mutant rats might come again. Hastily, they rushed back home.

The mutant rat attack lasted for nearly seven hours.After the mutant rats fled, they left behind a devastated base. The infrastructure was destroyed, wires were bitten through, and various malfunctions occurred. The once clean base was now filled with dead rats on the roads, emitting a foul smell.

This surprise attack resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. The base's medical facilities couldn't cope, and most people had to rely on self-help.But that wasn't the worst part. At 8 a.m. the next morning, the base announced an unbearable piece of news.

The rice in the granary had been almost entirely eaten by the mutant rats, leaving less than a thousand kilograms, which couldn't sustain the population.

This news left everyone dumbfounded. Outside the office building, people gathered once again, demanding an explanation.

"The mutant rats have appeared more than once. Why did the base underestimate the threat? How can we survive without food?"

"I think it's better to just storm in, grab whatever we can, and at least keep some food for ourselves to stay alive."

"Don't think that having a few guns gives you the right to act arrogantly. The base is not just you guys with guns."