Back at the defensive circle, an infected lunged straight at a soldier who was still reloading.
Before anyone could react, a muffled shot rang out from above.
The creature's head snapped back mid-air, and its body collapsed lifelessly into the mud.
Thomas's eyes widened as he looked up. "They're here…" he muttered.
More shots followed in rapid succession, each one precise, taking down infected just before they could reach the survivors.
Then… Thwip!
A soft metallic sound lightly echoed through the rain.
Cindy's head snapped up, and she saw a hook embed deep into a tree trunk. The cable went taut instantly, and a figure swung across the branches with startling speed.
Another hook shot from a different angle, and a second figure moved through the trees, their bodies light and controlled as they swung from trunk to trunk with effortless precision.
Bong-gu stared, jaw slack. "What in the hell is that?"
