Time passed and soon it was the summer of May 2014.
At this time, more than ten months have passed since the implementation of the stronghold network plan. Except for a few states in the eastern United States, where no strongholds belonging to the Human Rights Alliance have been established, there are traces of activities of members of the Human Rights Alliance in all other states.
The number of staff members who have been sent from the AFL headquarters to various states has reached more than two thousand. In some of the earliest established strongholds, such as Tennessee, which are closer to Georgia, the number of survivors has exceeded one hundred.
Although the number of members in the AFL headquarters is decreasing, after another year of development, including the more than 3,000 people in the small stronghold of the stronghold network and the more than 4,000 people in Florida, the total number of people in the AFL organization has reached 15,000.
However, unlike when all the survivors gathered together to survive when the Human Union was first established, after the establishment of the Human Union, many people were sent to various parts of the country. They agreed with the concept of rebuilding human civilization and were willing to take risks to carry out the tasks assigned to them by the organization.
At noon that day, Leon and his family were enjoying the radioactive crabs he brought back from Florida. The plump and tender meat, dipped in a special spicy sauce, was fragrant, tender and smooth, melting in the mouth, and was simply unforgettable.
Even Judith, who was just under three years old, loved to eat this kind of meat. She clapped her hands and urged Carl to keep feeding her.
However, Leon's good mood did not last long. He had just eaten a few pounds of crabs when he was interrupted by the sudden arrival of Avril.
The girl handed over some faxed photos with a serious expression, and whispered to Leon in his ear:
This made the originally crowded streets seem somewhat empty, and in those damp and dark places, all kinds of mushroom-like fungi had grown out of nowhere.
"To show you what this world has become."
"Can you imagine? When all these slow-moving, rotting zombies around you turn into extremely aggressive zombies that move as fast as sprinters, how are ordinary people going to deal with it?"
Without delay, Lyon told the three professional researchers in front of him the intelligence he had discovered from the military satellite, and vaguely expressed his speculation about the fungal virus.
After nearly three months of hard work, Jesus not only gained a good reputation within the Savior Army due to his outstanding skills and courageous character, but he also found out the route of the tribute team through indirect means and found the other three camps of survivors who were being exploited by the Savior Army.
"Once I get the preliminary research results on this fungal virus, we will discuss the next countermeasures."
"The zombie monsters you have seen are just the weakest, ordinary monsters that have not yet mutated. Even the combat power of an individual is not as good as that of a wild dog."
"I will take the portable instruments and head to the base in Arkansas, which is closest to Texas, to conduct a close-up study."
If I remember correctly, these fungus-infected zombies are much stronger than the weak zombies in The Walking Dead, and the fungal virus is more infectious than the zombie virus. No one can even say whether these two different viruses will produce more dangerous mutations when put together.
At some point, without anyone noticing, these fungal viruses have infected so many zombies. Now, the entire State of Texas has become an extremely dangerous place.
"Excuse me, when can we start the action?"
Lyon naturally had no objection to this, but he also expressed his doubts.
"I have never seen any research on this fungal virus. It is very likely that this is a special mutation that occurred accidentally."
"Until we figure out what kind of harm this new type of zombie will cause, we all need to stay away from them as much as possible."
At this point, the white professor, who had become a muscular man, pushed his glasses and continued:
Rick thought for a few seconds, and finally told Jesus the truth:
"Jesus, the Salvation Army is just a small problem. You may not know that our world is not as simple as you see it."
I didn't expect that this operation, which was thought to be the last mission in the stronghold plan, would have such twists and turns.
"One day, I will use their flesh and blood to pay tribute to those innocent people who died in vain."
The elegant woman on the other end of the phone seemed to be drinking coffee. After the subtle slurping sound that made the man's blood boil, a graceful female voice spoke:
"That might be a good thing, General Ross."
Rick didn't mind this. After knowing Jesus for so long, he knew very well what kind of person Jesus was.
"Mr. Rick, it's been more than three months. I have already contacted two camps that are willing to fight against the Saviors with us."
It is because of caution that if we rashly come into contact with these fungal viruses before figuring out how they are transmitted, we may very likely walk into the tiger's mouth and lose our life in vain.
At the same time, in the headquarters of the CRM Civic Republic, General Ross and Dr. Evelyn also obtained some intelligence about the Texas fungal virus through their own intelligence network.
"The action against the Salvation Army can begin at any time."
"I am willing to take risks for the future of humanity."
Hearing this, Leon knew in his heart that this was the safest way, but he still looked at Professor Mallock with a serious look and asked:
"Are you sure? Professor Mallock, this is an extremely dangerous mission. Maybe we can wait a while and maybe we can think of a better way later."
Professor Mallock smiled indifferently and said:
If protective measures are not taken properly and an internal incident occurs in the headquarters, it will be a disaster.
Just as Lyon focused his attention on the fungal virus danger from Texas, new developments emerged in Jesus, Ohio.
Although Jasmine was a little puzzled as to why Leon took this kind of zombie so seriously, in the past few years since the disaster, they had seen many strange monsters. This kind of zombie, whose combat power was only at the level of ordinary people, was actually not a big threat to them.
When Jesus came to unite them with sincerity and the news of human alliance, these women immediately agreed and often urged Jesus to start revenge as soon as possible.
It would become extremely dangerous for the survivors to search for supplies or other tools. Once they are discovered by these fungal zombies and their camp is surrounded, everyone in the camp would be trapped to death within the walls.
Looking at the agile and highly aggressive fungal zombies captured by military satellites, General Ross's anger suddenly rose again.
Leon frowned and took the photo from Avril and started looking at it.
"It was you who saved me from there, and it was the Human Rights Organization that made me realize that there is still hope for survivors in this world."
Although these streets and buildings have remained quiet, once a sound is made somewhere, the zombies with mushrooms on their heads will immediately rush in from all directions like a pack of wolves, rush forward and tear apart the creatures that made the sound.
If the future really is as Mr. Rick said, with monster zombies appearing that run as fast as humans, then even experienced survivors will be besieged and killed when facing multiple zombies.
"Whether you or the Saviors, you are nothing more than a bunch of moving delicacies in front of them."
"Because they are unsure of the severity of the situation, they have returned to the nearest base in Arkansas and are awaiting your orders."
The appearance of these zombies, wrapped and decorated with various mushrooms, is even more terrifying than their original corrupt and rotten appearance.
"In that case, I don't have any important research on hand that needs to be completed immediately."
They are a seaside hotel on the seashore, a miner's camp hidden in a mine, and a college community hidden in a high school.
Although his mind was racing with thoughts, Leon still kept a smile on his face, as if it was no big deal. He picked up a crab leg as thick as his arm from the plate, picked up a glass of iced cola, and ate slowly. Then he said hello to Amy and Peggy at the same table, and went to the satellite command center with Avril.
In contrast, there is a miners' camp, which is located in a large mine in Pennsylvania. The mine is on the mountainside and the residents are all miners who have worked in the mine and their families.
These photos were taken from a helicopter's bird's-eye view. In the wilderness of Texas, a group of special zombies with mushrooms growing on their heads and their upper bodies infected with fungal spores are chasing a helicopter passing by below the aircraft.
Jesus was shocked by Rick's words, and even couldn't help revealing some doubt in his eyes.
Because there are a large number of young people, the residents in their camps are relatively impulsive and aggressive. However, parents and teachers of these students are very resistant to using violence because they are concerned about their children's safety or for other reasons, and their attitudes are currently wavering.
Moreover, even if he collected samples of these fungal viruses, he did not dare to bring them directly back to the headquarters of the Human Alliance Base.
"And now, according to the latest intelligence from our Human Union, a brand new virus has appeared in Texas. They use fungi to infect ordinary zombies."
"Sorry, Jesus, we have a very difficult problem at our base for the time being."
Because of the complex terrain inside and the remote and hidden location outside, they are rarely attacked by zombies. The abundant metal resources in the mine also enable each of them to forge a set of metal armor for themselves and live a relatively comfortable life.
Jesus couldn't say whether it would be the children who would convince their teachers and parents, or whether it would be the adults who would discipline their children and prevent them from taking risks.
"We are far behind the Freemasons in the development of the zombie virus. Now that this accident has occurred, it is very likely that we will be brought to the same starting line."
Perhaps he was really a little anxious, and during an everyday conversation, Jesus couldn't help but ask his question directly.
"Damn scientists, damn viruses, damn Masonic bastards. At this point, these Masonic bastards are still studying those disgusting, sickening viruses."
Even those survivors wearing metal armor would be exhausted to death because they could not get rid of these zombies.
"Any one of them can destroy a camp of several hundred survivors without any resistance."
Soon, Leon arrived at Dr. Melfa's research center and met Professor Mallock, Hathaway and Dr. Melfa who also rushed there.
The three professors and doctors attached great importance to this newly emerged fungal virus. However, due to scientific rigor, they did not rashly put forward their ideas. Instead, they asked Lyon to provide them with a sample of the fungal virus before making a judgment.
He couldn't help lighting himself a cigar, smoking and cursing:
After a period of confrontation, the Savior Army finally reached an agreement with them. The people in the mining camp would regularly provide them with metal armor, metal weapons and tools, and other products, and the Savior Army would no longer make things difficult for their residents, and sometimes would even give them some urgently needed supplies.
After obtaining this information, Leon did not delay and immediately went to the research center of Hathaway and Dr. Mealpha.
"Any help you need, I will do my best to satisfy you."
In his opinion, the world has become difficult enough as it is now, and survivors often die when facing slow-moving zombies.
"In that case, I'll leave it to you, Professor."
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"Yes, Your Excellency the President."
Leon looked at the images captured by the military radar and was silent for a few minutes. Finally, he picked up the communicator and instructed Jasmine, who had retreated to the Arkansas base:
"Moli, you, Carol, and Lao Li will temporarily return to the base in Mississippi. By the way, inform everyone in the base in Arkansas that a transport plane will come tomorrow to pick them up and bring them back together."
"There are many monsters in the world now that are beyond your imagination, like the mutated monsters in the movies of the past."
However, whether it was luck or for some other reason, their stronghold had been developing in a high-profile manner until now, and had not attracted the attention of the Savior Army.
Including the staff dispatched from the Human Alliance Base, their total number is close to two hundred.
Among them, the survivors in the seaside hotel suffered the most. When they were found by the Savior Army, they resisted most fiercely. All the men were killed by the Savior Army, leaving only the elderly, the weak, women and children alive.
Jesus looked a little unhappy, so Rick quickly added:
"But don't worry. His Excellency the President has already handed this matter over to me. I can handle the relationship with the Salvation Army on behalf of the Human Rights Organization."
Perhaps it was precisely because there was almost no bloodshed on both sides that the residents of the miners' camp were unwilling to risk their lives to confront the powerful Savior Army.
"When I was in the Georgia Tech shelter in Atlanta, I thought the world had lost hope and had almost given up the struggle."
"It's okay, Mr. President. In today's world, everyone needs to take risks, and I am no exception."
After just one glance, Leon recognized it immediately. It looked like the zombie monster in the famous game he had played before. Thinking of Joel and Sarah, father and daughter, who had now joined the Human Alliance, he felt a pain in his balls.
It can be imagined that ordinary survivors without protective equipment, once surrounded by these fast-moving and highly aggressive fungal zombies, will basically end up dead.
"It turns them into monsters that run as fast as normal people."
As if guessing that Jesus might have doubts, Rick continued:
"You must find a time to bring all the camp leaders who are willing to participate in the operation to me. We will discuss a plan together. By the way, I will share with you some intelligence that you don't know."
"These damn sons of bitches."
The reason why Jasmine and others were not sent to Texas to collect corpse samples of these fungal zombies.
"I will also send a group of elite soldiers to escort you, and have the satellite command center monitor your situation at all times to prevent any accidents."
Professor Malloch touched his shaved head, smiled and said:
"Please rest assured, Mr. President, I will complete this mission successfully."
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Even when facing the Saviors, although these miners could not confront them head-on, they were able to escape into the inner mines and use the complex environment and countless secret caves hidden in the darkness to fight them.
During these three months, due to special circumstances, Rick and Sean have been staying in the base in Ohio. With the help of Jesus and their own efforts, the base in Ohio has developed rapidly and the number of survivors has exceeded one hundred.
After arriving at the satellite command center, Leon also saw the images of zombies in Texas recorded from the helicopter camera and satellite photography system.
He was silent for a few seconds, patted Professor Malloch on the shoulder, and said:
Leon could sense that these zombies were extremely agile and aggressive, even reaching the running speed of ordinary people, which was far beyond the level of ordinary zombies. Even the mutated zombies that had been restored through radiation could not be compared with them.
However, since the supreme leader has spoken, they can only obey orders.
Not only do they have to provide food to the Savior Army at regular intervals, but they also have to endure the surging hatred towards the Savior Army in their hearts and put on a forced smile when facing the enemy.
As for the last college community, it used to be an aristocratic private high school with fairly good protection measures, walls and supporting living facilities. It was a camp composed of high school students, teachers and a few parents of students.
"Boss, Miss Jasmine and the others have made a major discovery."
The streets that were originally full of zombies are now only wandered by a small number of fungal zombies with mushrooms growing on their heads. Most of the other infected zombies seem to be affected by the fungal creatures' preference for dark and humid environments, and have all run into rooms, buildings, and hidden in dark corners.
Unexpectedly, Professor Mallock had such awareness. Lyon felt touched. Perhaps, the organization he established had become a kind of belief in the hearts of many survivors. It was the spiritual sustenance for many people who were unwilling to give up and worked hard to live in the end times.
Moreover, it is certain that these fungal viruses that cannot be seen by the naked eye are rapidly expanding throughout the world at an extremely rapid rate. With the power of modern humans, it is basically impossible to stop their spread.
"But no matter what, we must be cautious."
After the three professional researchers discussed in a low voice, Professor Malloch said solemnly:
"Mr. President, your concerns are not without reason. Although most fungal viruses can only be spread through parasitism, they are easier to be detected by instruments than cellular viruses."
Towns and villages with dense zombie populations like this, and even residential areas and manufacturing plants in the suburbs, will become danger zones for most survivors.
"Look at what they have done. They have turned the planet we live on into a hell, and now they want to create even more evil monsters."
"Although the world will become more unpredictable, it will actually increase our chances of defeating the Freemasons."
The beautiful female voice chuckled and continued:
"My teacher, Dr. Manhattan, probably couldn't have imagined that his carefully planned plan would have such a flaw."
"Haha, I really want to see what kind of expression he will have after he finds out about this."
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