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Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: City

Souta led the soldiers towards the town square, riding on horseback. As they arrived and saw the mass of thousands of zombies all in one place, fear and doubt crept into the soldiers' minds.

"Hey... do you think we can do this?" one soldier asked, his voice trembling.

"I don't know," another replied, trying to hide his nerves.

"Damn, I'm nervous," a third soldier muttered, glancing at his comrades to see if they felt the same.

Souta took a deep breath and spoke with determination, "Stand firm, my soldiers! It's okay to be scared! We're all afraid of death, but that's not a reason to give up. We can't just wait for death to come to us. Are you gonna let these mindless zombies eat you? Are you gonna let them harm your loved ones? Hell no! We fight, for ourselves, for the people we love and for the peace of our fallen comrades!"

Firing his gun into the air, Souta's action jolted the soldiers into action. With a rallying cry, they screamed and charged straight at the approaching zombie horde and built their formation.

As the thunderous sound of the catapults filled the air, massive stones crashed into the zombie horde, scattering limbs and bodies in all directions. Arrows flew like a deadly storm, forming a dark cloud that blotted out the sun. The soldiers fought with a fervor fueled by desperation and a determination to protect their people at all costs.

Souta's eyes blazed with unwavering resolve as he charged forward, his gun now a weapon of precision, picking off zombies with deadly accuracy. He inspired those around him, his presence instilling newfound courage in every heart. With a rallying cry that pierced through the chaos, the soldiers found renewed strength, pushing back the tide of undead with a sheer display of raw power.

The zombies, relentless and numerous, swarmed in waves, forcing the soldiers to stand their ground and hold the line with unyielding fortitude. The phalanx formation proved its worth, becoming an impenetrable wall that thwarted the undead's attempts to break through their defenses.

But the relentless assault of the zombie horde took its toll. The ground shook under the weight of their mass, causing the soldiers to stumble and lose their footing. Blood and sweat mixed, creating a slippery terrain, making it even more challenging to stand their ground. Yet, they fought on, undeterred.

Fire rained down upon the zombies, engulfing them in a sea of flames that illuminated the battlefield with an eerie glow. The stench of burning flesh filled the air, but the undead's advance seemed unyielding. The soldiers knew they had to press forward, for retreating now would mean the end of their beloved loved ones.

Amidst the chaos, Souta's leadership shone through. He strategized on the fly, directing the catapults to target clusters of zombies and guiding the archers to focus their fire on the more massive and dangerous undead. His tactical brilliance bolstered the soldiers' efforts, and they fought as one cohesive unit, moving with deadly precision.

The battle raged on for what felt like an eternity. The soldiers' bodies screamed for rest, their muscles fatigued, but the fire in their hearts refused to be quenched. The zombie horde showed no signs of relenting, but neither did the humans.

Finally, as the first light of dawn began to paint the sky, the tide began to turn. The soldiers had whittled down the undead's numbers, and the once impenetrable mass started to thin. Hope surged within them as they realized victory was within reach.

With a final, decisive push, the soldiers unleashed their full might upon the remaining zombies. Roaring like a force of nature, they broke through the undead ranks, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Souta, at the forefront, delivered a swift and devastating blow to the horde's leader, causing a momentary disruption that further fueled the soldiers' assault.

In the face of overwhelming odds, when it seemed all hope was lost, a colossal undead behemoth clad in knight's armor emerged, sending shivers down the spines of the already exhausted soldiers Its deafening roar revitalized the weaker zombies, making the situation even more dire.

The human defenders desperately resorted to their guns, mowing down the advancing hordes of undead. But the massive armored zombie proved immune to their bullets. As time wore on, the ordinary zombies fell to the onslaught, leaving only the menacing giant on the battlefield.

"Nothing's working! We can't stop that thing!" cried out one of the soldiers as he fired his futile shots.

In a moment of desperation, they turned to the heavy artillery – catapults and bombs. The earth trembled under the weight of the explosives, but as the dust settled, the armored zombie emerged unscathed, seemingly impervious to their most powerful weapons.

"This can't be happening!" Roger exclaimed, firing an RPG at the hulking zombie, but it was like shooting pebbles at a mountain.

Just when morale was at its lowest, Souta stepped forward to face the undead giant alone. Drawing his gleaming katana, he stood fearlessly, ready to confront the monstrosity.

"No! Souta, it's suicide!" Amy and Steff pleaded, but Rex and Roger held them back, explaining that it was Souta's choice to prove himself as a worthy leader.

With a heavy heart, they let Souta take on the creature. The armored zombie swung its enormous sword, but Souta's agility allowed him to evade the attack with a hair's breadth. With lightning speed, he attempted to strike the monster's exposed neck, but to everyone's astonishment, the zombie effortlessly caught Souta's katana and crushed it with its bare hands

The destruction of his treasured katana sent Souta into a spiral of rage. The fire in his eyes burned with an unyielding determination. "I will kill you," he growled, his aura transforming into a dark and ominous shade.

The ground shook as the zombie roared, trying to overpower Souta with its sheer size and strength, but he stood firm, taking out his two knifes, undeterred. Souta lunged again, this time targeting the hand holding the sword. He slashed relentlessly, severing the zombie's hand. The undead creature staggered back, surprised by Souta's tenacity.

A devilish grin spread across Souta's face as he picked up the zombie's sword, disregarding its weight. With newfound resolve, he charged back into the fray, swinging the massive sword with all his might. The armored zombie was pushed back, unable to counter Souta's relentless assault.

Without hesitation, Souta charged forward, the weight of the colossal sword barely slowing him down. as he swung the sword to the zombie, he surpringly dodge the blade. and rushed to Souta. With his other arm, he swung it to Souta.

Blood trickled from Souta's mouth as the zombie landed a heavy blow on him, but he pressed on, while the zombie was still near him. With a final surge of strength, he swung the sword, slicing through the small gap in the armor, cutting the behemoth in half. The zombie fell to the ground, defeated, but the battle was not yet over.

With a merciless gleam in his eyes, Souta drove the sword into the zombie's head, ensuring there was no chance of resurrection. The lifeless body lay still, and Souta stood victorious, breathing heavily but triumphant.

The soldiers who witnessed the battle were in awe, inspired by Souta's unyielding spirit and his ability to vanquish the seemingly invincible foe. As he stood amidst the carnage, he proved himself not only as a leader but as a legend, a force to be reckoned with in the face of insurmountable odds. The tale of Souta's epic battle against the armored zombie would be etched into the annals of history, a beacon of hope for generations to come.