[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-king-of-zombies":3,"chapter-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-1079":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse: King of Zombies",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},697176,930,"Chapter 1079: Whether You Agree or Not","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-1079",1079,"\u003Cp>Ethan nodded at Sean’s report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder this compound had felt off from the start. So that was the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Miles. \"Do we take over another compound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miles gave the place a once-over, then answered seriously, \"It’s not a matter of ’do we’—we have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There aren’t enough resources in this county for multiple factions to survive long-term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we want to grow, we need to consolidate all of Redwood County’s resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Redmont’s the biggest city in the county. Most of the remaining survivors are probably here. Once we take control, we won’t have to worry about manpower or supplies for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan nodded. \"Alright then. We take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them discussed it openly, right in front of everyone, like they didn’t even consider the others worth hiding it from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raymond’s face darkened instantly. \"What the hell do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simple,\" Ethan said flatly. \"We’re taking over this compound.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t agree to that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you agree or not doesn’t matter,\" Ethan said, his tone ice-cold. \"And besides—do you even have the right to refuse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... You’re pushing it too far!\" Raymond snapped, finally losing it. \"Everyone, attack! I don’t believe a few of them can take on all of us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Enhanced around them didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, hesitation flickered across their faces. After what they’d just witnessed, they were scared—plain and simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raymond’s face turned an ugly shade of red. He was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan chuckled. \"Anyone who wants to fight, go ahead. But I’ll tell you this—anyone who lifts a hand... will die. Don’t believe me? Try it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the final straw for many of the onlookers. The pressure this group gave off was too much. They couldn’t bring themselves to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t listen to him!\" Raymond shouted, panic creeping into his voice. \"There’s only nine of them! We’ve got thousands of Enhanced! We can wear them down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of rallying the crowd, his words only made things worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wear them down? That meant throwing bodies at them until they dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell wanted to be one of those bodies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t idiots. No one wanted to die for a guy like Raymond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Miles stepped forward and addressed the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to hesitate. We’re here to take over the compound, not slaughter everyone. For you, it just means a better leader. Nothing else changes. If anything, things will get better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you really want to fight for them, go ahead. Just know this—we’re all Tier 7 Awakened. Even if you throw yourselves at us, it’ll just be suicide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d suspected it, but hearing it confirmed still sent chills down their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Tier 7s. And not just that—Awakened with abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone silently thanked the heavens they hadn’t made a move earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\" Raymond shouted, still in denial. \"Even I’m only peak Tier 6! You expect me to believe all of you are Tier 7?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyler had guessed the same earlier, but Raymond still couldn’t accept it. It was just too insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. You?\" Big Mike sneered. \"You’re not even in the same league as us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough,\" Miles cut in. \"I’ve made myself clear. If you don’t want to fight, step back. If you do—or if you want to test whether I’m bluffing—go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Enhanced surrounding them didn’t hesitate this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all backed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wanted to die for a lost cause. Especially not when the new leadership wasn’t threatening to kill them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, it was just a change in management. No big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn’t like Raymond had ever treated them well enough to earn their loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In seconds, the crowd had cleared out, leaving only Raymond and Tyler standing there—alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyler’s expression didn’t change much. It was like he’d already expected things to end this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raymond, on the other hand, wasn’t nearly as composed. His face was twisted with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sean,\" Ethan said calmly, \"break his arms and legs. I want him for experiments tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On it.\" Sean’s arms morphed into gleaming metal as he strode toward Raymond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refusing to back down, Raymond lashed out with an Energy Blade, slashing it straight at Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sean smashed it apart with a single punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he kicked into high gear, accelerating forward and slamming a fist into Raymond’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raymond barely managed to throw up an Energy Barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One punch. The barrier shattered. Raymond coughed up blood and staggered back over ten steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean didn’t give him a second to breathe. He closed the distance and unleashed a flurry of brutal punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raymond fought back with everything he had, but against Sean’s raw power, it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, his remaining arm snapped under the assault. Then both legs followed, bones crunching under Sean’s fists. Finally, Sean knocked him out cold with a final blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Raymond down, Sean turned toward Tyler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyler stood motionless, eyes shut, face pale and resigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew better than to resist. Against a squad of Tier 7 Awakened, any struggle was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Sean raised his fist, Miles suddenly called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean paused, glancing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miles looked at Ethan. \"Captain, mind if I take this one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan raised a brow. \"You can, but you sure? He was one of the compound’s top three. You think he’s worth the trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew exactly what Miles was thinking. Tyler was clearly the smartest of the three. If Miles wanted to keep him alive, it was probably to use him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly, it made sense. Tyler knew this compound inside and out. If they wanted to take over quickly and cleanly, having him on their side would speed things up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve got it under control,\" Miles said confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan nodded. \"Alright. He’s yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyler, who’d been bracing for death, opened his eyes. His gaze landed on Miles, a mix of surprise and uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t look at me like that,\" Miles said casually. \"I just bought you a shot. Whether you live or not depends on how you use it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you,\" Tyler said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First task—go calm down the Enhanced and survivors. Then give me a full report on the compound’s layout and status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" Tyler nodded and turned to leave, heading off toward the inner compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Mike frowned. \"You’re not worried he’ll run?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope,\" Miles said, shaking his head. \"He’s smart. He knows he can’t escape us. And he knows how rare this second chance is. He won’t just stay—he’ll make himself useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve got a pretty good read on the three of them. If I’m right, Tyler’s the one who actually kept this place running. With him helping, we’ll take over this compound a hell of a lot smoother—and with way less resistance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Mike still looked skeptical. \"And you’re not worried he’ll stab you in the back someday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miles chuckled. \"He’d have to be strong enough to pull that off first. Unless he somehow surpasses all of us, he won’t get the chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1176,"2026-06-02T09:29:40.055Z",1,"novelbin.me","6a11e16854d82c027b4fa9b4d7efc464c10bbb8d4e789b807ca6c7c72929004f","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-1080","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-1078",1329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-king-of-zombies-cover.jpg"]