All Chapters of The Endgame Chronicles: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Hayley considered her options. Expanding north might mean running into people from Base K1, and she wasn't ready for that. After thinking it over, she decided to push south instead, toward Aecraton.Once she made up her mind, she didn't waste any time.That day, she cleared about 20 acres of land along the highway, wiping out every zombie wandering inside her territory. Most of what she scavenged came from wrecked cars left behind on the road. She collected four and a half bags of pasta, half a bag of flour, and five crates of instant noodles. Any meat, produce, or bread that had spoiled, she left behind. The haul wasn't much, but the point rewards were huge—she got 2,000 points.The exchange rate seemed to be about 1,000 points for every 10 acres. Clearing residential buildings gave more—like yesterday, when she took over the villa district and earned more than 3,000 points, even though it wasn't as big as today's land.In just a few days, Hayley's territory had grown four o

Right then, tires screeched, kicking up a storm of fallen leaves.To everyone's shock, the most advanced armored vehicle they had ever seen skidded to a stop right in front of them.As the dust and leaves settled, the door swung open, and a girl in combat gear jumped out. Her long black hair was tied up in a high ponytail, sharp and stylish. Her fair skin was flushed just enough to bring out her striking features, and with that fitted uniform showing off her tall, commanding frame, she looked both gorgeous and fierce.She looked beautiful and badass—almost unreal.She didn't waste a second. Striding straight into their midst, she dropped to one knee and grabbed the chin of the man in front of her.Leonard froze in complete shock, unable to move as she studied his face closely.The more Hayley rubbed her eyes, the brighter they got. The more she looked, the more thrilled she became. She tightened her grip on his chin, excitement blazing in her voice."Leonard!""Yeah, it's me.

Leonard wasn't sure what kind of soundproofing Hayley had installed here, or what kind of high-end generator she had managed to get her hands on, but the thing was almost silent.Normally, a diesel generator would rattle your bones and shake the walls, especially in a sealed-off space like this.Leonard had no clue that the generator had been upgraded by Hayley's system.Inside the shelter, everything was neat and organized. There was a couch, a wool rug, a big bed, a bathroom, and several locked rooms in the back, each sealed with heavy doors that looked like they belonged to a bank vault.The second floor seemed to be a tower room, with a whole row of computers and even a mounted crossbow.Add that to the crops outside, the electrified fence, the traps, and the pack of trained dogs, this place looked more than a shelter—it was a fully stocked fortress.One person living here could hold off just about any danger.Unless a professional military unit showed up to storm the place—

Leonard didn't make a sound the whole time. Even when Hayley peeled off his blood-soaked clothes and cut away the dead flesh stuck to his wounds, he stayed silent.There was no way it didn't hurt. The tearing of skin and muscle sent fire straight through his nerves, the kind of pain that made most people go numb. But not him. He refused to let out even a single groan.Tough guys didn't cry out.He gritted his teeth and bore it, but when Hayley finally finished cleaning the wound and sprinkled white powder into the raw flesh, something incredible happened.A wave of coolness shot straight through his pain-numbed nerves. He stared at her in disbelief. With just a little of that powder, the agony vanished. Warmth followed, wrapping around his wound with a soothing comfort he had never felt before.By the time she finished bandaging him, Leonard almost felt like his wounds were halfway healed already. He looked at Hayley, stunned."Alright, stop staring at me like that," Hayley

Up on the table, Hayley had fried five eggs and sautéed a whole pan of fresh greens. The golden fried eggs and crisp vegetables, alongside a big platter of barbecue ribs, made everyone's mouths water with just one look. It was especially tempting for these veterans, who hadn't had a proper meal in over ten days.Look at that feast!Leonard froze when he saw the huge bowl of ribs in front of him and the cooker next to it, filled to the brim with steaming pasta. His chest tightened with emotion."Boss, you really didn't have to make something this good just for me. I'd be fine eating whatever you normally eat."He knew exactly how scarce supplies were. Forget ribs—most people couldn't even get a full meal these days. The fact that Hayley had prepared such a spread for him felt like a welcome feast in his honor.This was way too much. Even if she valued him, just a small plate of meat and vegetables would've been enough. This was over the top!Hayley grabbed a pot and sat under