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Chapter 10 - Moving Forward, part 1

Upon his return to The Velocity, Dmitry found himself immersed in a critical debriefing session with the colonel, unraveling a vital piece of information. The colonel revealed that a distress call had reached them via radio – a plea for assistance from a group besieged by relentless ghoul attacks. In a fortuitous twist, the distressed group pledged not just their desperate need for help but also a valuable contribution to Dmitry's cause. In exchange for aid against the ghoul onslaught, they offered a specially designed push-cart that could prove instrumental in transporting the surplus train carts back to The Velocity.

Embarking on a journey fraught with uncertainty, Dmitry set forth towards the coordinates pinpointed as the origin of the distress call the colonel had received. Approaching the given coordinates, Dmitry quickly spotted a struggling group fending off a massive horde of ghouls. The unmistakable leader, armed with a high-powered sniper rifle, showcased remarkable accuracy. Observing the situation, Dmitry decided to step in and assist. Utilizing a pocket knife he had discovered earlier, he dispatched several ghouls. A shout of relief came from the group as they recognized their newfound help. Together, they swiftly dealt with the remaining ghouls. Grateful for Dmitry's intervention, the group invited him over, expressing their thanks. The leader offered the use of their push-cart for transporting surplus train carts, undeterred, he set out with the push-cart towards the surplus carts.

Upon reaching the surplus train carts, Dmitry efficiently secured them to the push-cart, initiating the process of transporting them towards The Velocity. The journey proved labor-intensive as Dmitry manually navigated the tracks. As he progressed, he encountered a challenge when he reached a section where the tracks were broken. Determined to overcome this obstacle, Dmitry resolved to repair the tracks himself.

Surveying the area, Dmitry scoured for a solution and stumbled upon a discarded hammer. With this newfound tool, he invested a bit of effort to meticulously shape and mend the tracks, ensuring their continuity. Having successfully addressed the issue, Dmitry resumed his task of transporting the carts towards The Velocity.

Making his approach towards The Velocity, a signal announced Dmitry's imminent arrival, stirring anticipation among those present. As he reached The Velocity, Dmitry efficiently secured the carts onto the vehicle, marking the successful completion of his mission. "Dmitry, you did it," the colonel stated, expressing commendation, "now we can continue our search for new territory."

Eavesdropping on the conversation, Anna gestured for the group to follow her to the map inside the train, where Armen was engrossed in research. "Armen, what have you found?" Anna inquired with curiosity. "I suggest we relocate to Verkhoyansk; it's only 675 kilometers from our current location and seems to be our next best option," Armen suggested. "Well, let's get going," asserted Anna as The Velocity initiated its departure.