Apocalypse: Apparently, I Can See Zombies

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Three gunshots burst forth and pierced the heads of three zombies who were just about to cross the double metal doors of the auditorium. As they fell at the doorway next to the zombie in the security guard's clothes, the ones who were erratically shoving their way into the auditorium all stopped and turned to look at Jin-woo.

The creepie synchronization occurred for a third time, and even though Seong and Jin-woo had seen it before they couldn't help but feel a cold chill travel down their spines.

Fitting the gun back into its holster, Jin-woo motioned towards the horde and fearlessly said.

"Now that I have your attention... come at me."

Not even a second after Jin-woo finished his words, the horde of zombies lifted their heads to the sky and let out piercing screeching. Then, with renewed frenzy they rushed towards him, shoving and pushing each other as they did.

Jin-woo held his breath when he witness this scene, but upon seeing that only one or two zombies left the auditorium to join the ones outside to chase after him an excited expression appeared on his face.

"Haha! It worked!"

Jin-woo yelled as he quickly turned around while vigorously waving his clenched fist in the air. Seong who was next to him released a sigh of relief as well before he looked over at Jin-woo while running and said.

"It looks like we were right. These zombies all act like a pack of wolves that hunt in groups."

The song currently playing in Jin-woo's ears was just ending so he heard Seong's words. As they turned the corner behind the auditorium, Jin-woo took off the earphones and fitted them behind his ears before he nodded and said.

"Hm, because of that they somewhat lack individuality and instead have a horde mentality, with strong tendencies to follow the majority."

Jin-woo smirked as he looked at Seong and then added.

"Rather than calling them wolves, it's better to call them a horde of sheep. And I..."— Jin-woo pointed at himself with his thump— "...would be the shepherd."

The smugness on his face was pretty evident.

However, Seong snickered and corrected.

"Actually, a group of sheep is called a herd or a flock."

"Huh? A flock? Isn't that referring to birds?"

Jin-woo was momentarily confused, but Seong shrugged his shoulders and responded.

"I don't know, I think it has something to do with how they stick close to each other when they're grouped up."

At that moment, loud screeching echoed out behind them, and they turned back to see the horde of zombies turning the corner.

Jin-woo's body jolted. He had been so taken aback by the sudden new information that he almost forgot the situation he was in. But upon seeing how the zombies were closely sticking together as they chased after him, he couldn't help but comment.

"Looks like they more resemble a herd than a horde."

Upon saying this, Jin-woo suddenly felt his fear of these zombies lessening quite a bit. Looking at them now, he even felt that they were a bit cute how they were stumbling over each other as they chased after him to suck his blood.

Jin-woo let out an amused chuckle.

However, Seong who was next to him wore a strange expression when he saw the look on his best friend's face.

Jin-woo opened his mouth to say something, but his expression suddenly changed and in one quick motion he twisted his body.

Just as he made it to the end of the auditorium, a zombie suddenly lunged at him. Thankfully, his sense of danger forewarned him, and he was able to dodge the attack in time.

But as Jin-woo landed on the ground after dodging the first zombie, several more came from behind it to jump on top of him.

Jin-woo rolled to the side to avoid their dogpile, and with an almost inhuman quickness, he pulled the gun from his waist and fired six shots after coming to a stop.

Six out of the dozen or so zombies rushing towards him fell to the ground with a bullet lodged in each of their heads.

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"Damn it."

Jin-woo cursed at his lack of caution and quickly scrambled up.

The other zombies were delayed after stumbling over the six dead zombies, but after glaring at them Jin-woo raised the gun and fired repeatedly.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Click!

Click!

Suddenly, the clip was emptied leaving two zombies, who lunged forwards.

However, rather than retreating from the two zombies, Jin-woo rushed towards them. His right leg blurred out of focus before connecting to the first zombie's neck, which sent it flying off to the side. Then with a pivot, he crouched and swept his leg out, kicking the feet out from under the second zombie.

Jin-woo bounced up, then in one fluid motion, he flicked out empty magazine, pulled out one of the two in his utility belt, fitted it inside the gun, reset it, chambered a bullet with a click, then fired two shots that pierced the head of the two zombies that were just about to get up.

It took a moment to explain all of this, but everything took place in less than eight seconds after the initial attack. The horde of zombies chasing him from behind was still some distance away, but they seemed to have become more frenzied after hearing the gunshots.

Meanwhile, Seong stood off to the side with his eyes and mouth wide open. He knew Jin-woo was good at fighting, after all, he always accompanied him to his Taekwondo and amateur boxing matches. However, for some reason, when a gun was added into the mix, he seemed…

"That's so badass! Was my best friend this cool?! You just move your leg like swoosh, and then you-"

"Seong, we might be in trouble."

Jin-woo said cutting Seong off. He then rushed forward and soon reached the corner of the auditorium. Seong realized something and also followed close behind. The two peeked out to see zombies spilling out of the auditorium entrance.

"Damn it, did it not work? What should we do now?"

Jin-woo gripped the gun and his hair while asking with a frustrated look on his face. However, Seong's eyes narrowed before he suddenly vanished from sight. He appeared at the entrance of the auditorium and looked inside while a few zombies ran through him. Soon he reappeared next to Jin-woo and said with a relieved sigh.

"No, most of them are still inside, looks like the horde chasing us wasn't all of them at the doorway."

Jin-woo couldn't help but release a sigh of relief as well upon hearing that.

Suddenly the sound of the zombies behind them grew close.

With a solemn expression, Jin-woo fitted the earphones back into his ears while saying.

"It's the final stage, if we can just trap these remaining ones, we'll be able to create a safe zone and hold out until help arrives."

Seong nodded, his expression equally solemn.

Just as the first zombie from the horde behind them bent the corner, Jin-woo rushed forward, heading towards the gymnasium. However, this was a dangerous move as he would be passing right by the edge of the zombie horde in front of the auditorium.

As expected, a few zombies detach from the horde to block his way.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The students and teachers in the classroom, as well as Ah-yong, heard the faint sounds of gunshots outside and they couldn't help but have a bout of nervousness rise in their hearts.