With a resounding crash, the auditorium doors burst open, unleashing a flood of zombies into the hall. Liu Bin's timely escape saved him from an imminent undead onslaught.
A grotesquely disfigured figure silhouetted against the moonlight loomed in the doorway, its guttural growl sending shivers down Liu Bin's spine.
Beyond the auditorium lay the library, guarded by three slow-moving zombies that drifted like leaves caught in the wind. Liu Bin, hidden in a corner, carefully observed the zombies' erratic patrol patterns.
Navigating the library was proving to be a challenge. The zombies seemed aimless, yet their synchronized wandering within view suggested mutual support. A direct approach could easily escalate into a full-blown skirmish.
Moreover, as darkness fell, Liu Bin's visibility waned. Stirring these zombies could attract others nearby, potentially leading to an overwhelming assault.
Furthermore, the library likely harbored survivors. Given its size and many rooms, some might still be hiding. Liu Bin couldn't risk drawing a horde into their sanctuary, especially since Li Wei might be among them. His memories, though fragmented, recalled Li Wei mentioning she'd be on duty on the library's second floor.
Devising a plan, Liu Bin realized these zombies weren't coordinated. If he could stealthily eliminate one from a distance, it might create a safe passage for him.
Scouring his surroundings for anything useful, Liu Bin remembered the fire extinguisher he'd used earlier to dispatch a zombie.
Is that a bush or a lawn nearby? The darkness made it hard to tell. Feeling around, his hand brushed against something firm and unmistakably square.
A brick!
Chuckling to himself, Liu Bin mused on the timeless utility of bricks in combat. Effective on the streets, why not against zombies?
Positioning himself, he focused intensely, took a deep breath, and aimed at the most isolated zombie to his right. The throw was clean, the impact swift—the zombie crumpled to the ground.
The other zombies paused, disoriented, then resumed their aimless wandering. Seizing the moment, Liu Bin knew he couldn't dawdle. A single misstep could give him away.
Moving with quiet urgency, his armor still clanked slightly, drawing the attention of one of the zombies. Liu Bin didn't hesitate, charging forward and delivering a lethal blow with his baton.
Quickly dispatching the last of the trio, Liu Bin dashed towards the library. As he wedged his baton against the door to secure it, several zombies slammed against the glass outside, their distorted faces pressing close.
"Think all you want, you won't get a taste!" he muttered to himself, relieved they couldn't open doors.
After catching his breath, Liu Bin extracted another baton from his backpack, readying himself as he ascended the stairs to the library's second floor.
He flicked his flashlight briefly, then off again, cautious of attracting undue attention.
Navigating the potentially perilous library corridors, Liu Bin hoped the situation inside wasn't worse than outside.