A virus carrier's temporary immune system decline after consuming a large amount of alcohol.
In this brief window, the zombie virus instantly killed the host and took over the body.
The zombified carrier then lunged at other survivors, tearing into them with ravenous hunger.
Before long, it spread from one to another, and the entire Free Fighters' gathering place was instantaneously transformed into a haven for hundreds, even thousands, of zombies.
They let out strange cries as they slowly emerged from buildings, beginning to attack passing pedestrians and vehicles.
"It's finally started!"
Xu Ruina stood by the window of her luxurious suite in the highest-floor hotel in the capital of the Sky Eagle Nation.
Though distant, the situation on the ground was imperceptible to the naked eye.
However, she could sense the outbreak and spread of the zombie virus.
Soon, the police department received a barrage of emergency calls:
"The Free Fighters have gone mad, they're biting everyone they see! Hurry up, they're smashing down my door! Damn it, they bit my leg, these lunatics!"
"My God, I have to report this! I saw someone cruelly dismembering a puppy. Such inhumane behavior must be severely punished!"
"Quick, quick, my wife has gone insane, she's trying to kill me! Come quickly, ah!~~"
"Need backup, dispatch more police immediately! These rioters are too numerous!"
The dispatcher looked at the police chief with bewilderment.
Within a mere ten minutes, all available police force had been dispatched, converging on a single location.
"Sir... we have no spare officers, what should we do? Should we request support from higher command?"
the dispatcher asked.
"I've already requested it. Higher command told us to hold our positions and await reinforcements. I'm sure they'll be here soon!"
As soon as the police chief finished speaking, a group of soldiers in hazmat suits entered the room.
Upon entry, they began spraying disinfectant on everything within the room. Two soldiers pointed their guns at the two individuals, forcing them into a corner.
"Who are you people? This is the police station!"
the police chief roared in anger.
"We are from the National Guard. We're here to conduct tests. Until the tests are passed, no one is to move, or you will be shot on sight!" the leader stated.
"Yes!"
A soldier opened a medical kit, took out two test strips, and tested the two individuals.
"If you're from the Guard, hurry up and provide support! There's been a riot at the Free Fighters' camp. I suspect it's a zombie virus outbreak!"
"Some officers reported seeing those two wanted women there!"
the police chief said urgently.
"It is indeed a zombie virus outbreak. We have taken over this area. We will be clearing it in 5 minutes, so you don't need to worry,"
the leading soldier replied calmly.
"Clearance? What do you mean? We still have officers there! And there are nine blocks nearby, with a total of 50,000 residents!"
"I need to recall my officers and urgently initiate an evacuation plan!"
As the police chief reached for the phone on the desk, he was forced back by the gun pointed at him by the soldier in front of him.
"There is no evacuation plan because we are on emergency deployment, so our troop strength is limited."
"We cannot do what you're asking. The only thing we can do now is to nip the virus's spread in the bud!"
"Your officers will be posthumously awarded as hero officers, and those residents have all been thoroughly infected."
"We cannot risk spreading the virus to the entire city."
the leading soldier responded with a cold tone.
"How... how can you do this?"
"If you had relatives or friends, family members there, would you make such a cold-blooded decision?"
the police chief questioned loudly.
"My family was infected and killed in the zombie virus outbreak. I personally put them down."
"So... do you have any further questions?"
The leading soldier's expression was obscured by his gas mask, but if it could be seen, his face would surely be grim.
"...."
The police chief fell silent.
A moment later, the soldier approached with the test strips and said,
"The test strips indicate they are clear!"
The leading soldier nodded and said,
"They are free to move!"
At the same time, the roar of aircraft engines sounded from outside.
Following that, successive loud explosions shook the very ground.
With a crash, a wall hanging fell, shattering into pieces.
"Alright, the air force mission is complete. In 30 minutes, we will enter and clear out any remaining infected individuals."
After saying this, the leading soldier turned and left the police station.
Leaving only the police chief and the dispatcher to stare at the empty police office...
Soon, news of explosions in the capital of the Sky Eagle Nation spread like wildfire online, instantly topping the trending topics.
From a military perspective, it was a crucial battle to preserve the capital with minimal casualties.
However, on the internet... many citizens did not see it that way...
"The Free Fighters camp people all turned into zombies? What a coincidence! They just exposed the zombie scam online a few days ago, and today they're wiped out!?"
"Not only were they wiped out, but the surrounding civilians were also eliminated. Many blocks were reduced to ruins, and the military was seen cleaning up afterward."
"Good heavens, this is a cover-up! Leaving no survivors?!"
"This is blatant political persecution! After being exposed for using the zombie lie to control the public, the federal government got enraged and sent the army for revenge? This is the most shameful act! Support the Free Fighters, like and share if you support justice!"
The last message instantly garnered tens of millions of likes.
The entire populace of the Sky Eagle Nation, initially fearful of the zombie outbreak, became skeptical, and finally, all turned into staunch supporters of the Free Fighters.
Of course, there were also those who simply relished chaos, seeing opportunities to loot businesses and profit from the turmoil.
Thus, public opinion online became almost entirely one-sided.
Although there were still videos and news reports of zombies attacking humans.
However, due to the excessively graphic scenes, they had to be pixelated.
Yet, this only solidified the notion that zombies were fictitious!
If you can't even see faces clearly, who knows if it's real or not?
Moreover, even if faces were visible, with current video editing technology, any effect could be achieved.
Xu Ruina watched the online comments with a hint of amusement:
"In this game, you may seem to have won, but in reality... you have already lost..."