It was you

Mark, ever the provocateur, couldn't resist a snide remark. "You've been saying it's clear all along, yet here we are!!!" His sarcasm hung in the air, a subtle jab at Hank's leadership.

Hank, though inwardly acknowledging Mark's repeated assessments, chose not to escalate the tension further. "The area seems clear, but stay vigilant," he stated calmly, his tone masking the frustration brewing beneath the surface.

With caution ingrained in their every move, the Slayer Knights surrounded the red-coded carriage. The survivors, still concealed, observed with bated breath, their fate intertwined with the success of this perilous mission.

"We need to tread carefully and ensure we don't touch or disturb anything that might attract those crazed zombies. This is a zombie nest. It's not impossible for their virus to linger in some places," Hank continued, his voice low and cautious.