僵尸觉醒：从行尸走肉到传奇

第15章 代号玫瑰--凯莉

In a room deep within the underground base's residential area...

Knock, knock, knock...

The sound of knocking echoed through the room. A blonde beauty lying on the bed stared blankly for a while before realizing someone was at the door. Slowly, she dressed and walked toward the door. Looking through the peephole, she saw who it was, and after a moment's hesitation, she opened the door.

"Oh my god! Jessie, darling! It's so good to see you! You scared me to death. If the Third Squad hadn't been nearby on a mission, who knows when the base would have sent someone to rescue you! I thought I might never see you again!" Standing outside was another tall, striking woman, around 25 or 26 years old. She stood at about 1.75 meters, nearly the same height as Jessica, but her figure was more voluptuous, her tight tank top barely containing her curves. With flowing red hair, black short shorts revealing long, pale legs, and combat boots on her feet, she was like a fierce, dangerous rose.

"Kelly..." Jessica's expression softened, a rare warmth flickering in her eyes.

"It's okay, darling, it's okay. I've heard everything..." Kelly stepped forward, embracing Jessica and gently stroking her back. Whispering in her ear, she said, "This is war, Jessie. They were all brave soldiers. You've seen so much combat by now, haven't you understood that?"

"Snow Leopard is dead... because of Hound! Tiger, Black Bear, and..." Jessica bit down on Kelly's shoulder mid-sentence. Kelly sucked in a sharp breath as blood began to seep through her white tank top, but she remained silent. After a long pause, Jessica loosened her grip and whispered, "Muppet is dead too... he died saving me..."

"This is the nature of the mission, love. Life and death on the front lines." Kelly placed both hands on Jessica's face, lifting it so their eyes met. She gently kissed Jessica's forehead and said softly, "Tiger and the others died with honor. They were warriors. But as for Hound... If you want revenge, hear me out first—he's connected to the higher-ups. You need to think about the consequences. Besides... Hound received orders to leave the base last night."

"I know... I missed my chance," Jessica's blue eyes turned icy, and a chilling murderous intent filled the room, even making Kelly shiver slightly. "Do you know where he's been sent?"

"No one knows... It's all classified by the higher-ups."

"Hmm..." Jessica gave a small, absent-minded reply, her murderous aura growing more intense.

"Before you do anything rash, think carefully! I don't want to see you being hunted down by the base." Kelly, having been friends with Jessica for many years, knew exactly what she was thinking. She hugged Jessica tightly, as if afraid she would storm off to confront the higher-ups at any moment.

The two women stared each other down, neither backing away. Two minutes of tense silence passed before Jessica finally spoke, breaking the stalemate. "You know me. That's not my style."

"Good... that's good," Kelly sighed in relief. "Everything will pass in time. You need rest. When the opportunity comes, I'll personally help you deal with that bastard." Kelly kissed Jessica's cheek softly. The intimate gesture caused Jessica to blush slightly as she gently pushed Kelly away. Even after all these years of friendship and being frequently teased by Kelly, Jessica still couldn't get used to it.

"Hehe, are you embarrassed? I bet if the soldiers saw our icy queen like this, their eyes would pop out of their heads," Kelly teased, playfully pinching Jessica's cheek.

Jessica smiled faintly, though it was forced. She appreciated Kelly's kindness, but her heart was heavy, and her mood grim. "Kelly, stop..."

The room fell into an uneasy silence again.