There were also Yusuke's words about the suicides who left the West Administration building, and investigations were conducted to the extent possible. However, the handwriting was the same as the registration card, and the suspicion remained, but Yusuke withdrew, not in an atmosphere that I could say any more.

In the midst of the subtle air, Yusuke and the others began to develop their destiny route. The boat was large enough for all of the procurement squad to head to the mountains. Put on your life jacket, board from the dock and set off for the outdoor center.

On his way back to the river, Yusuke also taught a lot of Kudo to operate while running the steering wheel in the steering room. I took turns maneuvering the ship a few times, but it drinks fast and seemed like I could do it right away if I just moved the river.

As he went upstream, the river grew thinner and shallower.

I just came by Green Space Park and went up to land. Private houses are a long way from home here, and it's easy to be alert to zombies even when you travel in large numbers.

of the adjacent large warehouse, through the flickered grounds and into the back road leading to the mountain. Once paved, but not separated by lanes.

The trees flourished around and the prospects were poor. The line proceeded with vigilance, but sayingly, I did not come across a zombie.

I found a shrine on the way, so I'll take a break.

There was fatigue as they were each hardened with survival equipment and also carried equipment to be used in the mountains. Even mountain climbing.

As he rested in the sweat, he caught sight of several cats, hiccups in the country.

I'm not particularly interested in this one.

(What are they eating... rats?

Outdoor garbage will rot quickly. A rat that can penetrate indoors breeds and preys on it, more wildcats...

(It could be a cat town in the spring)

Zombies don't attack animals. I seem to realize it exists, but I've never seen it where I'm trying to do something.

In time, there may also be mountain wildlife. There are no more people in control of the plain.

At the end of the break, Kudo said as he was fed up as he carried the backpack.

"Let's find a car at the center. I use my own nerves."

"Uh, I hope there are a few. Can be used for round-trip with rivers"

I wish I could get a procurement squad car from City Hall, but I'll be going through the messy downtown. It was risky.

Line up and start climbing the ramp again.

On the road, the president said it was pompous.

"It might have been nice to move now...... gasoline won't be available any time soon"

"Oh, yeah?

Kudo shakes it off like a surprise.

"It's going to degrade. It depends on the preservation...... the engine stops running in about two years. I don't have a problem with light oil..."

"Two years... Until then, I don't want to imagine survival..."

"You want to find diesel. And the generator."

Sasaki said. Slinging a small gun on his shoulder, he is alert to his surroundings during the conversation.

To former self-defense officer Sasaki, he was handing over one of the small guns. Originally a militia weapon.

I also got some easy maintenance in the boat, but they stabbed me in the nail saying I better not shoot him as much as possible. It seems dangerous if you don't try it.

It's just that I'm holding a gunsword, so it's a spear replacement. Yusuke was also on his shoulder with a sling. Given the cliché, it would be excellent as a melee weapon.

Kudo seems jealous,

"... already? That guy. You went to the garrison, didn't you?

"I have some parts to remove... because I didn't have enough ammo. It's bulky. You can just take the cylinder home."

"There's also the sound. I've never used it before."

Sasaki closed.

As for the zombies in the outdoor center, Yusuke had already cleaned them, so he barely looked.

A trail stretches through the woods, mainly at the central lodge. Log houses, campsites, outdoor cooking and gymnasiums are also available. There was also a river and a siege pond to the south, which was quite large.

However, to use the whole thing as a sphere of activity, I remain anxious about defense.

The Central Lodge alone is enough for a city hall human to live in.

The two-story indoor is a lodging room that holds a bunk bed and looks like a hotel. On the ground floor, there was a dining room, bathroom and assembly room, as well as a relaxing lounge with a fireplace. In the immediate vicinity, there is also a warehouse with a workshop.

As the president was impressed,

"Pretty good. I'm sorry, but it's all coming together."

"It's easy to protect here."

There are multiple entrances on the ground floor, but some will have to be blocked. I can get out of the roof when I have to.

It may be difficult in the long run because the lodging room will be stuffed when everyone enters, but a month or two was enough.

"Let's base this place for now. If you can afford it, you can use it around."

Roger that.

After that, we found a car in the parking lot and brought supplies from the log house Yusuke was trying to base. Some food and water, agricultural seeds and fertilizers, tools and appliances.

There's also a set of solar power that Yusuke couldn't possibly have. If you're a sourcing squad person, maybe you can do something about it.

That night consolidated the Lodge's defense and rested upstairs.

Wireless with City Hall and tell them about the environment and facilities of the outdoor center, they were also frightened. It was a sign of hope.

The next day, I did a small gun test.

The rooftop was just flickering, so I hold on to guns and targets.

There is also the possibility that a zombie will appear because of the sound, so other humans were waiting for him in addition. When in trouble, it is a maneuver to repel by clinging to the lodge. There could be zombies in the surrounding mountains, so it's just right for confirmation.

Sasaki had already taught me how to grab a small gun and how to shoot.

Let's get started.

After Sasaki shows me the example of ambush, Yusuke follows it with a look on his face. I'm hungry for concrete, and I cover my gun.

Matured in black, it's an assault rifle.

The barrel is covered with a reinforced plastic handguard so that it can be supported with your left hand, even with heat. There are plenty of holes for heat dissipation. Put them on top of the sand bag so the muzzle doesn't get bumped.

The tip is secured to the floor with two open legs. Since it is foldable, it was usually ready to be done.

Sasaki checks Yusuke's posture.

"Toe outside. Keep your legs open. Stick it on the floor."

Adjust your posture as you were told.

"Don't grip the grip hard. Just enough to pull it on your shoulder."

Drain all your strength and put the gun bed on your right shoulder. It's a shoulder stand called a stock.

Besides, I cheek from side to side and glance at the shooting gate.

At the end of the small hole, a target was seen. Handmade, concentric circles on paper. It's about thirty meters away.

"Are there any strange shadows in the shooting gate?

"No."

"Fine then. Let's get started with the zero-point rule. Look at that."

Where Sasaki was so far away, he took an ambush position.

Just like Yusuke, secure the gun with a sandbag and two legs. Pull the bolt handle to load the first bullet, align the selector with a single shot, and aim for the target.

……

Pan, along with the shooting noise, made a hole in the target.

Top left corner of the center.

The aftermath of the gunfire disappears into the back of the woods.

This is followed by the second and third rounds and bullet wounds. It hit pretty much the same spot, but it shifted to the left overall.

Sasaki turns the left and right knobs of the shooting gate, keeping the gun fixed.

After adjusting the aiming, finger the trigger.

Shot.

Now I hit the true core.

Sasaki raised his face,

"I can't afford a bullet, and let's get this done. Takemura, it's your turn."

"Can I make adjustments?

Sasaki thought about it.

"I think shooting guns at people is pretty resistant. You should keep your movements as stained on your body as possible. If it's this distance by ambush, you'll be fine."

"Rikai"

Yusuke shouldered his rifle,

(I don't know...)

I thought ironically.

When I was in the late moon and supermarket, I did have resistance to hurting things in the shape of people. Even if it's a zombie.

Even when I cleaned this outdoor center, I caught a zombie, put him on a dump, and carried him appropriately to the city.

(Now... I guess it's loaded with corpses)

I don't know when this has happened.

However, whether it's a human or a zombie, an enemy would be fine to shoot. I thought so without much emotion.

Yusuke's zero-point standard ended up using about half of the magazine. Three shots, aim at the center of the bullet wound, and shoot the next three. Each shot fixed his posture and motion, and at the end of the day, he became satisfied.

"I'd also like to make more adjustments at a distance...... that's all for today"

"Phew, Thankyou. Thank you."

"No. I got this one, too. We're each other."

Holding the small gun off the magazine, Sasaki laughed softly.

"And then... right. I wish I had some air guns..."

"An air gun? It's not a toy?

"No, it's separate from the air gun. I shoot bullets with compressed air, but if it's about a bird, I can drop it lightly. And the noise is small."

"Is there such a thing..."

"It's great for hunting. I had one too. If you live in the mountains, it's convenient to have one."

"Hmmm......"

(I'm almost there to look for it... Gun store? Right, some shotguns and stuff)

Gather it with an air gun or a hunting gun and the center's defense will be even stiffer. If you build a moat with a heavy machine, it's easy to defend. It seems like a good idea to keep it ready for spring.

At that time,

"Hey, we're out"

It took a push to kill him.

Kudo was working nearby.

And behold, in the days of the distant trees, there were shadows.

Slowly approaching this side of the ground.

"Are you a zombie?

"Right. My right leg is bone. Clothes are worn out, too."

He was a young man. Were you wandering around the mountains long, thinly dirty with dirt and mud? The thighs are dizzy and the white-boned thighs are visible.

You were hit by a gunshot, dragged your right leg, and walked straight over here.

"I'll do it in the barricade on the ground floor. Let's go first."

With the spear in his hand, to Kudo trying to walk away,

"Wait a minute.... let me do it. I want to practice."

Hold a rifle and a sandbag and move around the rooftop.

He placed a sandbag on a bare heel with no railings, in a knee-shot position, and fastened his rifle. It's a shooting down, so your legs stay folded.

Where the zombie approached some degree, he pulled the bolt handle. The first bullet loads from the magazine. Finger the selector on the right side of the gun and turn the lever from safe to single shot.

When I was ready, I glanced at the shooting gate.

At the center of the hole, align the illuminators.

Connecting his eyes to the muzzle, with its aiming line, he aimed at the zombie.

Zombies looked small on iron sites that were not telescopic either. I don't think I can aim for too much detail.

"It's still far away"

From behind, Sasaki's voice rang.

"There are hundreds of meters. You'd better pull it off now."

"Lager."

Zombies seem to recognize this one already, warping their faces, and approaching one another.

Follow it still, ahead of target.

Eventually, he slipped through the trees and went out on the promenade.

"... All right. That's good."

Yusuke held his breath softly.

It's necessary for accurate aiming, but too long, you lose vision due to lack of oxygen. You have to shoot before that happens.

In the image of myself becoming a stationary platform for a gun, I set my sights on the zombie's walking tip.

The barrel is secured by a sandbag. If this one doesn't give you a good move, you won't lose your aim.

Zombie heads overlap.

Shot.

(Oh, shit)

Along with the gunshots, the zombie temples could be punched. The flesh splashes and falls like your body has let go.

It's a scratch.

You went in. When I pulled the trigger, I pulled it to the side.

Target the zombies who are shifting their aim and are trying to get up with a nod. Then on the head, squeeze your gaze like a chili.

(The trigger just touches......)

Heavy fingertips and sink gently back.

As it was pushed out, a gunshot sounded.

At the end of his gaze, a zombie collapsed like he had been thrust from behind.

(Bingo)

Keep it stuck on the ground, and don't let it move slightly.

The bullet was shooting through the back of the head.

Gunshots rumble, quiet returns.

For a few seconds, keep aiming, then

"... ugh"

Exhaled, Yusuke looked up.

Return the selector to the safe position and swing.

"What do you say?"

"... awesome"

Kudo sees the power of the rifle and crushes it like a scratch.

Sasaki next door was staring at the zombie's body with a complicated look.

Eventually, a small nod,

"... shall we finish it later? Let's go downstairs."

Copy that.

Sling it back onto your shoulder and into a basket such as a target or sandbag.

While Kudo helps with that,

"You're reliable, but be careful. You know, outbursts and shit."

"I know.... but that's it. This is gonna suck."

"... don't say that..."

"Just kidding. Let's get him dead."

He punches me in the shoulder.

Yusuke laughed and headed to the stairs.

Thereafter, the decadent work in the centre continued and the sun went down before returning to the lodge.

Check the door tightness before breaking up with work, watch, rest, etc., respectively.

Yusuke was at the corner of the lodge, in front of the fireplace.

"Oh, here we go."

Firewood raises the flame.

Yusuke lifted his hips as he let the flaming newspaper go inside.

The lounge on the ground floor was furnished with a brand new made fireplace with red bricks. The sofa is also placed by the side, like a talking room.

Soft lights and heat illuminated them.

to the fire that grows, while Kudo, who was by his side, wrapped his hands around the

"I appreciate the fireplace...... The warehouse was full of firewood, too, but are you cutting it somewhere? You're gonna let it dry or something, right?

"You buy it from somewhere else. Nature is an outdoor center for sale, how can you cut down trees..."

"So is that..."

"Well, maybe we should get the firewood ready. It's a lot like hanging up."

"Let's find the chainsaw. Can also be used for zombies"

"I can't use it..."

With flames, the two of us talking in vain, Ono-ji also showed up.

I have some kind of luggage in both hands.

"Oh, can I borrow some fire? It's dark up there too."

"Fine. You mean, what's that?

"The flashlight doesn't seem to be feeling well. He asked me to check on him."

"Heh. Awesome. Can't you fix it?

"No... I'm not. When I checked the workshop, they said you could do it. There were solders, so I thought I'd break them down for now."

"Oh, you're wearing glasses. It really is."

"... that doesn't really matter..."

Ono-ji sat by the couch laughing bitterly.

Remove drivers, testers, pencils, solders, etc. from the toolbox and start disassembling on the expanded newspaper. It didn't look like he was struggling too much.

Kudo glances at it curiously.

"I knew you could do it."

"... Speaking of which, when I was in elementary school, I guess I did this a lot. I've forgotten before."

"You feel like a mechanical boy."

Ono-ji continued his work,

"You used to want to be a scientist. Get up on that white coat. I used to play with magazine appendices and stuff. I like to mess with machines."

"Heh... But is that a scientist... a mechanic?

"I guess I do now...... Well, it's about the kids."

Ono-ji laughed and put every solder on the fireplace fence. Point the tip near the fire and blink with heat.

Every solder is a tool that dissolves the metal solder with a heated tip to fix the wiring of the circuit, etc., but since there is no electricity, they substitute it with fire.

Looking at it,

"When you were a kid..."

Kudo crushes with a distant eye.

"I was a hero."

"Hero..."

Ono-ji blinks his eyes.

"He was a chick. You know, you were up to the scene of scoundrels."

Yusuke thought of Kudo when he had his hair cut.

While also on the back of the couch,

"Speaking of which, so is the book you were reading. It's like old China."

"Oh, and that, too, is like a huge collection of heroes. I'll lend it to you."

"I'm not here. Too many kanji gives me a headache."

"... because this is the young one right now..."

Kudo sighs. cheeks, staring at the fireplace flames,

"... but well, you've heard that old heroes were all light psychopaths"

"What the hell?"

"Normal ones can't hurt anyone else. One way or the other it takes a brake. The one who's off the hook, he's called a hero because he's active in war and stuff."

"... I don't have a romance"

"Same goes for the bad guys. The point is, do you want to use that power for your people?"

The silence mixes.

"For my people..."

"Oh."

You felt disturbing signs, Ono-ji raised his face.

Yusuke opens his mouth.

"Aren't you more afraid to kill for your people? I can understand it for myself."

"... I guess so"

"Mostly for the sake of my people, you don't have time to use it. Except for what we get here. I don't care if they push me into danger. If you want to survive, you have to do something for yourself."

"There's a difference of opinion there."

Kudo left the fireplace facing,

"... right. Indeed, the ones at City Hall are shrinking like a herd of sheep. But, you know, that's normal, that's what it is. I can't even tell you to move. So we'll have to do it. Go outside and kill a zombie. It's not good or bad, it's just that people make different things."

"... you said we were strangers."

Kudo strained his lips.

"I'm not being anything inferior. Every sloppy day back in the day, I wasn't dissatisfied... but I don't think my current position is that bad either.... Well, don't do anything. The one who says the mess is annoying. At that point, Ono-ji is fine."

"Huh!?

All of a sudden they gave me a name, and Ono-ji is fine.

"You're just not used to it yet, you're on this side. I don't know what this looks like."

"Hmmm...... I don't know. But I want to do my best."

"Right."

Kudo saw this one.

"You feel that way too, don't you? Otherwise, I won't be here."

"... come on"

"I think you're amazing. So I don't know... Neither anxiety... nor worry...... I don't know what to say."

Kudo put his head on,

"Sorry. Forget it. Yours works better than mine."

……

Yusuke did not answer, staring at the fireplace flames, exhaling small.

"Hmm...?

Kudo gives a surprising voice.

From upstairs, there was a rushing noise.

As he was wanting to see how things were going, a member of the procurement squad came down. I have luggage and weapons that should have been great.

The president looked at this one and said in a hard voice.

"A radio came from the bureau. Pack your bags. I'll be right back."

"... is something wrong?

"I hear there are dead people out there. He's panicking."

Yusuke stood up.

"... a zombie?

"I don't know. No... it didn't seem like a zombie, but the radio guy didn't really know the vibe either. Can the ship still move at night?

"Oh. I can't give you speed, but if you light it up..."

"Okay."

Get ready to leave in a hurry and head to the car.

The tree-lined roads were bright and full moon was out.

It was ominous brightness.