(3) As Always, Someone Quietly Steps Forward, The Sole Resistance (3)

He knew that Captain Loi's group also had a complete army, but in the apocalyptic struggle against the zombies, they had suffered heavy losses and countless casualties. The threat of the zombies was far more terrifying than they had imagined.

Hoc Phan explained, "The Resistance Army is a force formed from scattered soldiers and a group of like-minded individuals. We are determined to wipe out all zombies and lead the country back to a path of stability. Although this road is extremely difficult, we have always persevered."

Hearing the other man's words.

Lam Pham felt a sense of respect.

He looked at the Resistance Army members standing behind Hoc Phan. Every one of their faces was weathered by the elements. Even though exhaustion clung to them, their spirits were full, filled with a longing for the future.

"Have you considered going to the Sunshine Shelter in Hoang City? There is a stable life there, and the surrounding zombies have all been cleared out by me," Lam Pham invited them.

Through his recent observation, he saw that this group of people were all ordinary humans, not Awakened ones.

They were all of flesh and blood.

Their only advantage was that they had weapons.

Weapons were useful against ordinary zombies, but against evolved zombies, their effect was minimal.

Other survivors saw him, Lam Pham, as their hope. But when he saw this group of people who had always resisted the apocalypse, he felt that they were the true hope in these end times.

Hoc Phan said, "Thank you for your invitation, but we need to rendezvous with our main forces. I know you are very powerful, and I know that the Sunshine Shelter in Hoang City is definitely very safe. But what we need is not safety. The country's territory is too large. In places we don't know, there are many people who need our help, and there are many zombies we need to eliminate. If we stay in Hoang City, the strength of our forces will be weakened."

As he said these words, he looked at the team members behind him.

"Think for yourselves. If anyone wants to go to Hoang City, I won't stop you. I can understand. You have truly given a lot during this time."

Hoc Phan understood that the outside world was very dangerous.

He also understood how terrifying the zombies were.

But fear would not solve the problem.

"We follow the captain's decision. We will rendezvous with the main forces and fight the zombies to the death."

"That's right. It's a rare chance for revenge. Even if I die, I won't be afraid."

"We must fight these mongrel zombies to the death."

A determined expression appeared on everyone's face.

There was no fear.

Lam Pham looked at them, deeply moved.

He thought of a question he once saw on the internet. [Assuming you were captured while participating in a resistance organization, how could you be like a martyr and not sell out the organization and your comrades?]

Faced with such a question, it was worth deep consideration.

Could they endure it?

Modern people probably couldn't, ninety-nine percent of them, or perhaps even one hundred percent.

It wasn't that modern people were weak, but they lacked a key factor: a bone-deep hatred for the invaders.

Putting oneself in their shoes for a moment, for example, if you were tied up, and the enemy forced you to watch as your parents were beheaded, their heads with skin still attached hung before you, kicked around like soccer balls by them.

Your wife, naked, pinned to a table with a military knife, being violated by a line of enemies.

Your child, impaled through the chest and lifted up, blood flowing down the rifle butt onto your head.

Faced with such a situation, would you be timid? Would you beg the other party to spare you?

No, absolutely not.

You would wish for nothing more than to kill them. If there was an organization and team members who could avenge you, you would definitely not sell them out.

Therefore...

This group of Resistance Army members before him held a deep hatred for the zombies.

They had seen with their own eyes their families being bitten to death by zombies.

They had seen with their own eyes their beautiful homes destroyed by zombies.

Their thoughts were very simple: kill the zombies.

Not a single team member left.

Lam Pham looked at them, with many things he wanted to say. He wanted to tell them that their actions were truly dangerous, that a slight misstep could lead to their entire unit being wiped out.

But he knew that for them now, death was no longer the most terrifying thing.

When they chose to fight the zombies to the death, they had already prepared themselves. If they could take a few zombies with them at the cost of their own lives, they would probably feel it was worth it.

Lam Pham felt he had to do something, not for himself, but for them, for this group of selfless, dedicated people.

"Officer Hoang."

He called out.

Hearing his voice, Officer Hoang walked over.

Hoc Phan and his group didn't know Officer Hoang's background.

Officer Hoang stood beside Lam Pham, his eyes hidden within the armor, staring at the other party.

"Officer Hoang, they are all heroes walking through the apocalypse. Help me watch over them for a bit, I'll be right back," Lam Pham said to Officer Hoang, then looked at Hoc Phan. "Wait here for me for a moment. I'll go get you guys some things."

He vanished at high speed, his method of departure always astonishing.

He didn't want to see this Resistance Army of flesh and blood fighting against zombies. Even if they were fully armed with guns, it was still the same. They could deal with ordinary zombies, but against evolved zombies, the effectiveness of their weapons was very weak.

Their mouths hung open, shocked as they watched the direction Lam Pham had left. They could no longer see his figure, but they just stared blankly.

"My god, is that something a human can do?"

"That's like Superman."

Officer Hoang said, "Trust him. He can bring you help. Useless sacrifices are not worth it."

Hoc Phan blinked, a little confused.

He understood what this Officer Hoang in armor meant.

It just felt a little strange to hear.

"Alright," Hoc Phan replied with a smile.

Officer Hoang said, "The darkness of the apocalypse will eventually pass, and what awaits you is light. Zombies are very terrifying, but living people are equally terrifying. You must be more careful when encountering strangers."

"Okay, thank you for the reminder."

"The Sunshine Shelter in Hoang City is protected by him and is the safest place. In the future, in Hoang City, if humans encounter a predicament they cannot face, don't think of holding on stubbornly. You must learn to find him." Officer Hoang's tone of voice was devoid of emotion.

"Okay, okay."

Hoc Phan felt that this Officer Hoang's tone was a bit strange, and his behavior was also a bit odd. He couldn't pinpoint exactly what was strange about it, but he took it as a well-intentioned reminder from the other party.

At this moment.

A black shadow appeared, accompanied by the sound of a sonic boom.

Lam Pham came carrying a truck, and on the truck were many metal chests. Seeing the chests, it felt as if they were equipped with destructive weapons.

Everyone was attracted by these chests.

Lam Pham unloaded the chests.

He opened them.

In each chest was a set of armor. Although it wasn't the 2.0 version, it was still an apocalyptic weapon that enhanced one's own abilities and protected the body.

If they were Awakened ones, he would have wanted to reinforce all the armor for them.

Lam Pham walked up to Hoc Phan. "These are armors researched by Professor Ha. They're a gift to you. I hope you all stay safe."

"This..." Hoc Phan looked at the armors, at a loss for words for a moment.

Lam Pham said, "I'm sorry, this is the most primitive armor. We have already developed the 2.0 armor, but the only finished product is worn by Officer Hoang. Also, because you are not Awakened ones, you cannot wear reinforced armor."

"This is the Zombie Illustrated Handbook. It's a record of everything I've seen during this time. I hope it can be of some help to you."

"And this is a satellite phone. My number is inside. No matter what predicament you encounter, call me, and I will be by your side in the shortest possible time."

Lam Pham explained things clearly.

He truly hoped they could live safely.

He knew how dangerous the apocalypse was. It was not something one could just imagine. By the time one personally experienced it, it would be too late.

Hoc Phan looked at Lam Pham, wanting to open his mouth to say something several times, but the words never came out.

All his thoughts condensed into two words.

"Thank you."

Lam Pham smiled and said, "What's there to thank? You are striving for the sake of the apocalypse, providing a better life for the surviving people, restoring the former stability and prosperity. We should be thanking you. I hope everyone lives safely." Hoc Phan nodded heavily, "We will."

Lam Pham said, "Let everyone put on the armor and see how it feels. If there's anything uncomfortable, I can go back and exchange it."

The number of first-generation armors was not small. With the successful development of the second-generation armor, production of the first-generation armor began to cease. But even so, it was enough for many people to wear.

Hoc Phan waved his hand, letting the team members start putting on the armor.

He knew this was something that could save their lives.

He wasn't polite about it.

With one more measure of safety, there was one more hope of survival.

He, more than anyone, did not want to see his comrades die at the hands of zombies.

Not long after.

Everyone had changed into the armor. The jet-black armor was still very dashing.

"So badass."

"Wow, wearing this is like being a future soldier."

"Yeah, our whole bodies are covered by the armor. Even if we fight zombies in close combat, we won't be afraid of being bitten."

The members of the Resistance Army were very excited, like children who had gotten new toys.

Lam Pham watched with a smile on his face, not interrupting, not saying anything.

To have such a brief moment of happiness in the apocalypse, for these people who had been walking in the dangerous zones of the end times, was truly a rare thing.

A moment later.

Lam Pham said, "You can try lifting that truck to see. This set of armor is the crystallization of human technology. Although its effect is not as strong as the second generation, under the support of technology, it's still very good."

Hearing Lam Pham say this, the group was suddenly a little curious.

Until a member wearing the armor actually lifted the front of the truck with great ease, everyone was shocked, obviously not expecting it to be so magical.

One after another, members couldn't help but try lifting it.

Hoc Phan stayed by Lam Pham's side and said, "Thank you so much. With the help of this armor, our safety will be greatly enhanced. Even if we encounter zombies, we can be fearless."