<h4>Chapter 146 The Second Wave Part 6 (Respite)</h4>


    [Congrattions! You have killed two Alpha Hunters.]


    [You have received 60,000,000 gold coins and 180,000 experience points.]


    [Your updated stats!]


    [User: Richard Gonzales


    Health: 100/100


    Age: 21


    Level: 33


    Avable Skill Points: 1


    Skills: Weapon Proficiency Level 2, Melee Proficiency Level 2, Driving Proficiency Level 2. Tactical Mastery Level 1.


    Experience points: 8,143,565/9,689,407


    Current gold bnce: 291,210,500]


    Seeing the updated stats, Richard lips curled into a satisfied smile. Atst, he had reached level thirty-three. That meant he could finally level up his Melee Proficiency level.


    Richard, noticing the update, felt a wave of satisfaction. He had finally advanced to level thirty-three, unlocking the opportunity to enhance his Melee Proficiency skill. Without any dy, he allocated his new skill point to Melee Proficiency. Instantly, his mind was flooded with an influx of knowledge - new techniques and skills in meleebat became clear to him.


    When his eyesnded on the current gold he had, Richard''s eyes widened slightly.


    "I have nearly three hundred million gold coins?"


    He couldn''t believe his eyes, this wave was seemingly going to be his highest gold coins earned since the outbreak. He didn''t even notice it from the start as he was focused on killing zombies, but now that it has got to his attention, he could imagine himself building an army that might be bigger than any country in the world, except for the United States.


    Speaking of the United States, he wondered how their military was neutralized by this outbreak. A work of the master? Well, he shouldn''t be thinking about it today, he has to focus on the situation he is facing.


    The wave.


    Richard contacted ckwatch and spoke. "This is Eagle, I just exterminated two Alpha Hunters. Any immediate threats near the Oriental?"


    "ckwatch Actual to Eagle, it''s good to hear from you again. As for your question, there are no immediate threats so far. All of our army and air force personnel are dealing with a small threat at the moment. As for the mutated zombies…the nearest being a Juggernaut. It''s located in the south, about two klicks."


    "So two kilometers huh?" Richard repeated. "That''s still too far. I will return back to themand center first, do some repairs on the suit, grab a drink, and then go back to the frontlines," Richard decided.


    Affirmative, Eagle. You are free to go back here anytime you like. Actual out."


    Richard acknowledged the message and set off toward the Ay North Exchange Tower 1. The journey back was uneventful as he saw no zombies in sight.


    Upon arriving at the Tower, Richard was greeted with a salute from his military staffers. He waved his hand dismissively and went straight to his chair. With a double tap on his chest, he deactivated his suit, and the nanobots seamlessly retracted, allowing him to step out of the armor.


    "Brother?"


    Richard snapped his head towards the source of the familiar voice. It was Lisa, standing there, looking at him wide-eyed.


    "What was that?" she asked.


    "This is what I''m referring to when we were talking earlier. It''s a suit that we developed, and it''s what I have been using inbat," Richard exined to Lisa. "It''s equipped with the…" he paused, as he didn''t know the full specifications of his suit and its technicalities. "It''s filled with very cool stuff, think of it that way."


    "I see," Lisa replied, still looking at the suit with curiosity. "Well, brother, I wanted to say something. I want to apologize for being cold to you in these past few days."


    "You don''t have to apologize. I understand fully why you were distant," Richard reassured Lisa. "These are tough times."


    "Can I join you in the front brother?" Lisa requested.


    Richard nced around the room, looking at Sara, Mark, and Graves. They all nodded as if telling him that the final decision lies to him, especially when Lisa is his little sister.


    Richard looked back to Lisa and shook his head. "Lisa, I know you want to avenge your ssmates by joining the frontlines, but that''s something I can''t allow. I haven''t told you this yet, but the Volunteer Forces aren''t authorized to join the main army. This wave is more dangerous and could result in a significant loss of life. We want to prevent that, so let the professionals handle this. When the Joint Chiefs of Staff decide it''s safe, maybe then we can consider it."


    "So you are saying brother, that all of the Volunteer Corps are not fighting, but staying behind? Meaning…I''m not the only one being held back."


    Richard nodded. "Exactly what I meant."


    Richard nced at one of the staffers and ordered. "Can you get me a ss of water please?"


    "Yes sir, please wait," the female staffer responded promptly and walked off to fulfill Richard''s request.


    Lisa, still standing near Richard, seemed to contemte his words. "I understand your concern, brother. I''ll stay here."


    "That''s the spirit," Richard said with a small smile.


    The staffer returned with a ss of water. Richard took it and drank deeply, feeling the refreshing coolness. He then ced the ss down and turned his attention back to Lisa.


    "I need to rest up and get ready for the next mission. Make sure you take care of yourself here, alright?"


    Lisa nodded. "I will, brother. Be safe out there."


    With a final nod to Lisa and the other staffers, Richard headed to his quarters within the tower. The room was sparse but functional, providing a space for him to rest and reflect. He sat down on the bed, taking a moment to rx and gather his thoughts.


    After a short rest, Richard reviewed thetest reports and maps on his tablet strategizing for his next move. The situation was constantly evolving, and staying ahead required vignce and adaptability.


    Feeling mentally prepared, Richard decided to check his equipment once more. Activating his suit, the nanobots swiftly assembled around his body, clicking into ce.


    [Wee back]


    [All systems operational]


    The suit''s heads-up disy lit up with a series of diagnostics, confirming that everything was functioning correctly. Richard went through a final check, ensuring hismunication systems, weapon interfaces, and environmental sensors were all in top condition.


    He cracked his knuckles and spoke. "Let''s go."