33: Sergeant, I've run out of ammo!

"Ha—ha—ha..."

In the gloomy and foul-smelling sewer, heavy panting and the continuous sound of footsteps splashing in water echoed incessantly.

Countless creatures that could only live in the darkness scurried away, squeaking in fear as these sounds approached.

He checked his military watch and then looked at the distance.

The seven minutes given by the Rescue Team had already passed.

But the Rescue Team led by Lin Zhi was still 0.5 kilometers away from the sewer exit in the town.

Moreover, even though they were getting closer.

The sound of gunfire from the rendezvous point was becoming increasingly sluggish.

One could imagine that the ammunition for the 30mm autocannon of the zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle had been exhausted.

"Report, Chief!"

"The zombie horde has breached the 500-meter defense line, and our ammunition is running low!"

In the earpiece came the anxious voice of Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song, mixed with the sounds of various guns and cannons.

"Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song, tell the soldiers to hold on for another five minutes!"

"If we haven't reached the rendezvous point in five minutes, your unit must immediately withdraw and escape the blockade of the zombie horde!"

After pondering for a few seconds, Lin Zhi issued such an order.

Hearing Lin Zhi's order, Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song on the other end of the communication radio was very hesitant.

"But, Chief..."

However, before Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song's voice could finish, he was interrupted by Lin Zhi.

"This is an order, Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song!"

"In situations where you cannot win, prioritize preserving the unit's fighting strength!"

"And even if we cannot withdraw for the time being, we will find an opportunity to hide in the town; it will be safe for a short time."

Lin Zhi said this.

This was the result of his careful consideration.

Every soldier in the Infantry Squad was extremely valuable.

They were also the important core team for Lin Zhi to preserve himself and develop his forces during the Apocalypse.

He was unwilling to let the soldiers trade their lives for time.

If he and the Rescue Team still couldn't withdraw after five minutes, at worst, they would stay in the sewer or the town for the time being.

Although the environment was a bit harsh, there would be no immediate danger to their lives.

Hearing Lin Zhi's order.

Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song on the other end of the communicator, after two seconds of silence, finally spoke.

"I understand, Chief."

"However, I will try my best to lead the soldiers to delay for you."

"When it is truly impossible to resist, we will quickly withdraw and plan for the long term."

After saying this.

Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song decisively cut off the communication.

Lin Zhi didn't say much else.

He just continued to let the team advance quickly.

However, the long-duration rapid march made things even worse for Lin Xiaoxiao and the other two, whose bodies had not fully recovered.

Now, every step they took, they were gasping for breath.

Their small faces were deathly pale due to exhaustion and overexertion.

If this continued, it would undoubtedly delay the withdrawal speed again.

Seeing this, Lin Zhi immediately squatted down and said to Xiaoxiao behind him.

"Xiaoxiao, come up, I will carry you."

After speaking, Lin Zhi also spoke to Squad Leader Yang Guo and another soldier, Liu Wu, beside him.

"Take Lele and Xi Xi, and let's withdraw quickly!"

Squad Leader Yang Guo and Liu Wu, with almost no hesitation, carried Lan Xiaoxi and Yun Lele on their backs.

Lin Xiaoxiao knew her current state; if she tried to force it, it definitely wouldn't work.

So she climbed onto Lin Zhi's back.

Soon the team set off again, advancing towards the remaining 0.5 kilometers.

Only, on the pale faces of the three women, there were expressions of deep apology.

They knew that if it weren't for them, Lin Zhi would have probably already brought the soldiers back to the extraction point safely...

...

"Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song, the zombie horde has already breached the 400-meter defense line!"

This time, without looking through the sighting scope, one could clearly see the distance as the zombies got closer and closer.

The Vehicle Crew, having exhausted the 30mm autocannon ammunition and the coaxial machine gun ammunition of the zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, including the three people led by Vehicle Commander Lin Hua, picked up their type 95-1 automatic rifle, ran off the infantry fighting vehicle, and came to the defensive fortifications built with sandbags to personally participate in the blocking battle.

"All units, open fire immediately!"

"Strive for another five minutes!"

"If the Rescue Team hasn't arrived within five minutes, withdraw immediately!"

Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song issued the order.

As his voice fell.

The soldiers of the Infantry Squad, who had been mounting their type 95-1 automatic rifle, immediately pulled the triggers in their hands.

"Da-da-da—!"

The dense gunfire mixed with countless barrages of bullets fell straight into the oncoming zombie horde!

Although they were professional soldiers, the soldiers' marksmanship was not bad.

But having reached such a critical moment, who could still remain calm and shoot zombies in the head one by one?

Basically, everyone pressed the trigger and didn't let go until the ammunition in the magazine was exhausted.

However, compared to the firepower of the 30mm autocannon of the infantry fighting vehicle and the type 89 12.7mm heavy machine gun of the east wind warrior just now.

The firepower of a few type 95-1 automatic rifle was more than a notch weaker.

The efficiency of eliminating zombies also became extremely slow.

Even after just sweeping away a group of zombies.

In the endless zombie horde, more zombies immediately filled the gap.

This was purely using limited firepower to resist an infinite number of charges.

The distance of the defense line was being torn apart bit by bit, but at a very fast speed.

400 meters.

350 meters.

300 meters.

250 meters...

In just three minutes.

The zombie horde had already breached the 200-meter defense line.

It could almost be said that they were right in front of them!

At the same time, from the rear of the zombie horde, there were still endless, countless zombies constantly joining in!

This scene made even the most iron-blooded soldiers feel despair.

"Deputy Squad Leader, my ammunition is out!" This was the voice of the light machine gunner, Er Niu.

"Deputy Squad Leader, me too!" said the heavy machine gunner, Wang Yan.

"Deputy Squad Leader, Deputy Squad Leader..."

One after another, shouts of ammunition being exhausted kept coming.

Every time a voice sounded.

Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song's mood grew heavier.

Seeing that the zombies had already breached the 150-meter defense line.

Coupled with the fact that ammunition was almost exhausted.

Without the barrage of bullets to stop them, the speed of the zombie charge would more than double.

This 150-meter distance, at the speed of the zombies, could be said to take less than a minute before they would charge to the front of the defensive fortifications.

Relying on firearms, the soldiers might be able to circle and kill zombies that were fast, strong, and had high defense.

But if it were hand-to-hand combat, the soldiers could basically be said to have no chance of winning.

And with such a large number of zombies?

Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song could only grit his teeth and roar.

Every word was almost squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Everyone get on the vehicles immediately, withdraw at once!"

"Quick!!"

Hearing this, the soldiers did not hesitate at all.

They immediately grabbed their firearms and ran towards the cabin doors of the dongfeng mengshi armored vehicle and the zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle.