Xu Qian nodded quietly and said, "We'll start selecting captains now."
"For the first captain, I choose Yi Chun, does anyone have any objections?"
The women and children shook their heads, indicating no objections.
Yi Chun was the most capable among them. Although she didn't have any abilities, her skill in killing zombies was undeniable.
At this moment, a slender arm was raised.
Yi Chun lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Military Advisor Xu, I might not be able to handle the responsibility."
Xu Qian frowned. Yi Chun was fierce and spoke little, appearing as a fragile beauty on the outside.
However, she had endured too much, even showing signs of depression.
Xu Qian had pulled her out of the mire, not to turn her into a monster who only knew how to kill zombies.
"Yi Chun, I believe you can protect them. Do you believe in yourself?"
Yi Chun suddenly looked up, a hint of tears flashing in her eyes.
"I... I'll try."
Xu Qian smiled at her slightly and nodded.
"For the second captain, how about having your Sister Ya Yun take the lead?"
The crowd had even fewer objections. Sister Ya Yun was so formidable; going together would surely yield twice the results with half the effort.
"Alright, children, split into two groups. Stay close as you go upstairs, hold your daggers steady, and if you see a zombie, aim for the legs directly, understand?"
"Understood!"
Led by Yi Chun and Xie Ya Yun, with Xu Qian bringing up the rear.
Even though she had spoken harshly, she would still protect them when necessary.
The future flowers of the motherland were precious, and not a single one should be lost.
There were only a few zombies in the hall; most of them had been killed by them in the past few days.
The group began to ascend.
As they climbed the stairs to the second floor, the dense sound of footsteps caused a large number of zombies to surge out from the second floor.
They remained unfazed and charged forward.
Soon, the zombies at the entrance were dealt with.
The children had been a little scared at first, but seeing their mothers fight so fiercely, they immediately became energized. They were small and could dart around the zombies' feet, while the zombies were slow.
They couldn't catch them no matter what.
Before long, the zombies' legs were dotted with holes and gashes.
They weren't afraid at all.
Their mothers, though busy killing zombies, were also relieved. At least their children could protect themselves.
Xie Ya Yun, however, had a different thought at this moment. Life was paramount in her eyes!
She was determined to protect these children and absolutely would not let them get hurt.
Many hands made light work. Before long, the zombies on the second floor were largely cleared. Everyone gradually began to relax.
Xu Qian narrowed her eyes, watching a mischievous child alone go to hack at a zombie's leg.
She didn't stop her.
Because someone with keener eyes than hers had already quietly followed.
The child raised her dagger and with one swift move, severed the zombie's leg.
Xu Qian looked confused, wondering if the child had awakened a power-type ability at such a young age.
The zombie fell to the ground, roaring in agony, but it wasn't dead.
The child raised her small head, looking smug.
Suddenly, a dark, blackened hand grabbed her leg.
The child's face turned pale with fear and she dared not move.
Just as she didn't know what to do.
A flash of silver, and the zombie's head was severed.
Xie Ya Yun immediately scooped up the child and asked nervously, "Are you alright?"
The child, slightly stunned by the fright, then shook her head.
"Auntie Ya Yun, I'm fine, thank you."
Xie Ya Yun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you're alright."
The women cast looks of admiration.
In that situation, none of them could have reacted in time. Fortunately, Sister Ya Yun was a meticulous person.