Rebirth of MC Chpt 102 - 202 (unedited translations)

Chapter 159: Eve of an event

In the darkness, even though there is nothing moving in the vicinity, one can hear the faint sound of footfalls before it is replaced by a light scuffle of something climbing up the surface of a several meters high wall. Only when the noise ceases with a final thud does a humanoid figure gradually appear out of nowhere.

"It's exactly like Commander Yuan's prediction. The zombies are moving in an organised manner," Couching on the top of the wall, the individual clad in black says, "Tong Ying, let's go. We need to return quickly and report."

"Roger that, Captain." a voice answers from somewhere before the crouching person too, vanishes from plain sight...

As dawn slowly breaks the horizon, a trickle of undead makes their way stiffly past the wall. Any zombies wandering around aimlessly as this group approaches pauses in their steps, swaying back and forth on the sport before they turn and join the horde, seemingly being controlled by some unseen force.

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A City's Ability User compound

"...That's the current situation, Commander Yuan."

A group of five male and females wearing black from head to toe stands at attention in the room, giving their reports with a solemn expression.

"They've already reached D City. It appears the situation is not too optimistic." Seating in a rattan chair with an ancient text in hand, Huo Zaiyuan frowns. "Did you manage to find the person controlling the undead?"

"We did." A long-haired female beauty nods as she plays with the hem of her coat nervously. "I saw...I saw the person controlling them. He is a soldier called Ah Si who follows Lord Commander He."

"So it is him. Did you find He Lianming's whereabouts?"

"No, Sir."

Regarding He Lianming's defect, almost every Ability User knows about it. While it is fortunate Long Haotian managed to keep the news from spreading, it still impacted the Ability Users greatly.

After listening to the rest of the report from the other members of the Stealth squad, Huo Zaiyuan closes the book in his hand and presses two fingers between his eyebrows, deep in thought.

"Hmm...none of you sustained any injuries or suffered an attack?" Huo Zaiyuan inquires as he rises to his feet. Although his face remains calm and indifferent, it is clear that he is genuinely concerned about their wellbeing.

"No, thank you for your concern, Commander Yuan."

"You're welcome. Go and rest, I will discuss what you have reported to me with Senior Officer Long." Huo Zaiyuan dismisses them with a small smile.

"Yes, Sir."

As soon as the door closes behind the last one out, Huo Zaiyuan's brow furrows. With a wave of his hand, the book vanishes before he too, leaves the Ability User's compound.

Ever since Long Haotian transferred most of his responsibilities to Long Zhanye, the latter became really busy. However, there are still moments when said busy senior officer Long wants to slack off. Like now!

When Huo Zaiyuan enters the office, the man sitting behind the desk snaps the folder in his hands shut, handing it over to Zuo Hanyang.

"That stack of documents regarding resource allocation in your arms, just sent them directly to Hongjian and my uncle." The implication of "Quickly scram, quickly scram. Don't interrupt my alone time with little Yuan" is very clear.

Having witnessed this scene countless times, Zuo Hanyang isn't fazed anymore. Documents in hand, he complies with his Boss' demands and gets out of there as fast as he can.