30: Infiltration Plan!

As the footage from the drone was transmitted back,

the entire command center fell into a brief silence.

The interior of the City Hall was far more complex than they had imagined.

Not only were there swarms of zombies, but there were also some massive, slow-moving ones,

specifically, highly resilient "Fatty" zombies and extremely fast "Creeper" zombies skilled at climbing.

What shocked Su Yuan even more was that,

on the top floor of the City Hall, there was actually a pale-faced figure in a suit,

a special infected with glowing red eyes.

He held a pistol in his hand, and several massive Zombie Dogs followed by his side.

"Is this... the Mayor?"

Major General Li Guodong looked at the screen, his expression solemn.

"No, this is no longer a human."

Su Yuan said in a deep voice,

"This is an Intelligent Infected. It might retain some of its memories and abilities from when it was alive, and it could even command other zombies!"

"An Intelligent Infected!"

General Lin Zhan's brows furrowed.

This type of infected was often the most difficult to deal with.

"Furthermore, there seems to be a secret entrance beneath the City Hall."

The footage sent back by the reconnaissance drone

showed a hidden passage under the City Hall,

its entrance blocked by a massive metal door.

Su Yuan looked at the images, his mind racing.

The defenses of the City Hall were much stronger than those of the Police Station,

and it even had an Intelligent Infected and a secret passage.

"General Lin, Major General Li, I don't think we should charge in blindly."

Su Yuan said gravely,

"The Intelligent Infected likely has commanding abilities. Once we launch a general offensive, it might mobilize all the zombies in the City Hall to surround and wipe us out."

"Then what should we do?"

Major General Li Guodong asked.

"We need a more precise plan."

A spark of wisdom flashed in Su Yuan's eyes,

"We need to use Invisibility Potions to slip into the City Hall undetected, find that secret laboratory, and then... strike a fatal blow!"

"Infiltrate!"

General Lin Zhan's eyes lit up,

"That is indeed a good idea! But the internal structure of the City Hall is complex, and the Intelligent Infected might have sensory abilities. Can the Invisibility Potion completely fool it?"

"That's why I exchanged for Invisibility Potions for the whole team."

Su Yuan said in a low voice,

"This potion provides immunity to physical attacks and most energy attacks. This means even if we're discovered, we'll have enough time to escape."

"Besides, we have Wu Qiong!"

Su Yuan looked at Wu Qiong on the screen,

"His stealth abilities combined with the Invisibility Potion are enough to make him the perfect infiltrator!"

Both Lin Zhan and Li Guodong showed expressions of approval.

"Good! Comrade Su Yuan, you will formulate the detailed infiltration plan!"

General Lin Zhan said firmly,

"We need to take the City Hall and secure the t-virus serum as quickly as possible!"

"Yes!"

Su Yuan responded loudly, his heart full of confidence.

He knew that this race against time, this battle played out on a global stage,

had entered its most critical moment... Red Star Fire Station, conference room.

Wang Yi, Chen Hu, Zhao Zihan, Wu Qiong, and Li Bingyao—the five elite contestants of the Dragon Kingdom—

sat around the table,

which was covered with reconnaissance maps of the City Hall,

as well as the t-virus report and that piece of parchment.

"According to the footage from the reconnaissance drone, the internal structure of the City Hall is complex, with a massive number of zombies. Furthermore, there's a figure suspected to be an Intelligent Infected—the Mayor—on the top floor, surrounded by several mutated Zombie Dogs."

Wang Yi pointed at the map and said in a deep voice,

"There's also a secret passage underground, blocked by a metal door."

"An Intelligent Infected..."

Chen Hu touched the high-frequency battle blade in his hand, his face showing a hint of solemnity.

He knew that such a monster was far more difficult to deal with than ordinary zombies.

"And it has Zombie Dogs with it."

Zhao Zihan added,

"Zombie Dogs are fast and have a keen sense of smell, which could pose a threat to our infiltration."

Wu Qiong carefully studied the internal structural diagrams of the City Hall.

He discovered that the City Hall's ventilation duct system was very extensive,

and some ducts led directly to the Mayor's office on the top floor.

"Captain Wang, I have an idea."

Wu Qiong said suddenly,

"We can use the ventilation ducts to sneak onto the top floor and enter the Mayor's office directly. This way, we can avoid the eyes and ears of most zombies and the Intelligent Infected."

"Ventilation ducts?"

Wang Yi's eyes lit up.

This was indeed a bold and ingenious plan.

"However, the ventilation ducts are narrow, and there might be zombies or other obstacles inside,"

Li Bingyao reminded them.

"I can lead the way."

Wu Qiong said firmly,

"My stealth combat suit can absorb sound and scent, and my universal lock-picking tool set can handle most obstacles."

"Good!"

Wang Yi made a prompt decision,

"We'll go with Wu Qiong's plan! We'll split into two groups. Wu Qiong, you lead Zhao Zihan and use the ventilation ducts to infiltrate the Mayor's office on the top floor to find the third password clue. Zhao Zihan, you'll provide long-range support and cover."

"Yes!"

Wu Qiong and Zhao Zihan responded in unison.

"Chen Hu and I will launch a frontal assault through the main entrance to draw the attention of most of the zombies and the Intelligent Infected,"

Wang Yi continued,

"Li Bingyao, you stay at the Fire Station and handle logistics and medical support."

"Yes!" Li Bingyao immediately accepted the order.

"Captain Wang, we still have the Invisibility Potions!" Chen Hu reminded him.

"That's right!"

Wang Yi's eyes brightened,

"The Invisibility Potions will be our most critical trump card! Wu Qiong and Zhao Zihan can take them during their infiltration to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Chen Hu and I can also use them at key moments during our assault to disrupt the enemy's deployment."

In the operations center, Su Yuan listened to Wang Yi's deployment with admiration.

He knew that Wang Yi's commanding ability had reached a very high level.

He was able to fully utilize the strengths of each team member,

as well as the items provided by Su Yuan,

to formulate the most perfect tactical plan.

"General Lin, Major General Li, I believe this plan is very feasible!"

Su Yuan said in a deep voice,

"Combining infiltration with a frontal assault allows us to maximize our advantages while minimizing the risks."

"Agreed!"

General Lin Zhan nodded heavily,

"Comrade Su Yuan, the Invisibility Potions you provided will be the key to this battle!"

"Now, it's time for them to act!"

A light of anticipation shone in Su Yuan's eyes.

Soon, the assault team went into action once more.

Wu Qiong and Zhao Zihan, at the back of the Fire Station,

found an underground drainage pipe leading to the City Hall.

They took the Invisibility Potions, and their bodies instantly became transparent, as if merging into the air.

"Zhao Zihan, stay close to me."

Wu Qiong's voice sounded in the channel, tinged with caution.

Using his universal lock-picking tool set, he opened the entrance to the drainage pipe and crawled in first.

Zhao Zihan followed closely behind, her figure also becoming faint and indistinct under the effect of the Invisibility Potion.

The two traversed the dark and damp pipe,

sneaking silently towards the City Hall.

Meanwhile, Wang Yi and Chen Hu

drove the police car they had found at the Police Station,

racing like the wind towards the main entrance of the City Hall.

"Chen Hu, get ready. We're going big this time!"

Wang Yi's voice carried a hint of excitement.

"Don't worry, Captain Wang! With me here, there's nothing we can't handle!"

Chen Hu laughed heartily, his high-frequency battle blade ready for action.

The police car smashed through the City Hall's doors at high speed, letting out a deafening roar.

Instantly, the zombies inside the City Hall were drawn by the sudden loud noise,

letting out ear-piercing roars as they swarmed toward the main entrance.

"Roar—!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The desert eagle in Wang Yi's hand spat fire once more, accurately sniping the zombies charging at the front.

Chen Hu was like a giant meat grinder, his high-frequency battle blade flashing as he hacked the swarming zombies into pieces.

"Reporting to command center: Wang Yi and Chen Hu have successfully drawn the attention of the zombies!"

Zhao Zihan's voice came through the channel,

she and Wu Qiong had successfully infiltrated the City Hall and were moving quickly through the ventilation ducts.

"Well done!" General Lin Zhan said excitedly.

Su Yuan watched the screen, his heart filled with tension and anticipation.

He knew that this battle

would determine whether the Dragon Kingdom could clear the dungeon in the shortest time possible.