Squad 18's members breathed heavily, looking at Roran's squad with gratitude.
"Thank you," their squad leader, Captain Harlan, said while wiping blood from his face. "We were nearly overrun."
Roran nodded. "We had good intel. Let's regroup and continue the sweep."
"Understood," Captain Harlan replied.
As they moved on, the warriors in Roran's squad glanced at Vikram with even greater respect. His sharp senses and calm leadership in that critical moment had saved lives.
But their brief moment of relief was short-lived. Soon, another wave of zombies attacked from multiple directions.
This time, Vikram stepped forward without hesitation and began issuing clear, decisive orders.
"Roran, take three men and hold the left flank! Harlan, reinforce the center with your squad! Two of you, watch the rear!"
