[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-king-of-zombies":3,"chapter-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-323":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},696241,930,"Chapter 323: Chance","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-323",323,"\u003Cp>\"Damn,\" Mia muttered, eyes widening in surprise. \"Blackhand City's richer than I thought. Looks like each district has its own specialty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one's got cows, the one next door has chickens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess we're having chicken for lunch,\" she said with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm, sounds good,\" Sean nodded, practically drooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll handle it,\" Chris offered. \"I've got a ton of experience with chicken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to stare at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chris blinked, then raised both hands. \"Cooking. I meant cooking chicken. Not… whatever else you're thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing breakfast, they packed up their gear, grabbed their weapons, and got ready to get back to \"work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to check out the next district. See if there was anything worth taking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just gonna charge in?\" Chris asked, a little skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, I've got a plan,\" Mia assured him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She figured it was best to keep a low profile in Blackhand City. If they made too much noise and alerted the Black Hand Legion's Awakeners, things could get messy. They'd risk casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, it could screw up the Legion's deal with Genesis Biotech. And that would mean losing a very big fish…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group followed Mia's lead, including the dozens of survivors they'd rescued. They were all going to slip into the next district according to her plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" Mia said, pushing open the door and strolling out like she owned the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh…\" Some of the others hesitated, nerves kicking in. Were they really just going to walk out like this? Wouldn't they get caught?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But orders were orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, despite their unease, they followed her out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to their surprise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards on the street barely reacted. They just gave Mia a few extra glances, clearly appreciating the view, but didn't stop her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That actually worked? Chris and the others were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, they felt a little relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, the most dangerous place really was the safest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia walked straight up to the massive iron gate of the next district and banged on it, loud and bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell is it? You bringing bad news or something?\" a grumpy voice called from inside. There was a clatter of locks being undone, and soon, the heavy gate creaked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it's you?\" The guy inside recognized Mia immediately—one of the scruffy man's lackeys from yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" Mia nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your second-in-command told me to come find him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right, right. But, uh… why'd you bring so many people?\" The guy glanced behind her, noticing the crowd of survivors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia sighed impatiently. \"Didn't you guys send word yesterday? Said you wanted to trade with Genesis Biotech? Thirty survivors from our district?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, yeah! Damn, my memory's shit.\" The guy smacked his forehead, suddenly remembering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, come on in! Welcome, welcome.\" His attitude did a complete 180, turning warm and enthusiastic. A beautiful woman showing up in their district? That was always a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this post-apocalyptic world—especially in Blackhand City—people didn't put much stock in things like chastity anymore. Relationships were messy, casual, and often meaningless…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia led the group through the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like last time, she thoughtfully turned back and locked it behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layout of this compound was almost identical to the last one—iron cages everywhere, packed with fat, well-fed rats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of the Black Hand Legion bustled around the yard, though there seemed to be fewer of them here than in the previous district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Richie's gonna be real happy to see you,\" the young man chuckled, referring, of course, to the scruffy man from yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh yeah?\" Mia asked absently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy nodded enthusiastically. \"Hell yeah. Ever since he met you yesterday, he hasn't shut up about you. I've heard him mention you at least a dozen times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, well… he won't be thinking about me much longer,\" Mia said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy didn't catch her meaning. He just kept staring at her, eyes filled with admiration—and something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, uh… what about me?\" he asked, voice dropping a little. \"Do I have a shot? Maybe we could, you know… do something together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You? Yeah, you've got a chance,\" Mia said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, they had reached the center of the yard. Shadows flickered around them—Black Hand Legion members moving about. If there were no further interruptions, it was time to get to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chris and Brandon were already gripping their weapons, fingers tightening around their machetes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the young man was too distracted to notice. His entire focus was on Mia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For real?\" His eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For real,\" Mia assured him. \"In fact, everyone here has the same chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait. Everyone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind raced. Was she saying what he thought she was saying? That she was that open-minded?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with everyone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn. That was… wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia smiled. \"So, shall we start now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right here?\" The guy was stunned. In broad daylight? Out in the open? That was some next-level kink—and I'm all for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm.\" Mia nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pale fingers closed around her sword hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tachi flashed from its sheath, slicing clean through the young man's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spray of crimson burst into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You… you…\" He staggered back, hands clutching his neck, but the blood wouldn't stop gushing. His eyes went wide, filled with shock and betrayal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a second ago, he'd been lost in filthy fantasies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that final moment, he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"chance\" she'd promised?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body collapsed into a growing pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion immediately caught the attention of the other Black Hand Legion members nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit! Someone's killing people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goddamn it! They came here to start trouble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get them! Kill them all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Hand Legion members surged forward, weapons drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chris, Brandon, and the others were already prepared. Their machetes flashed as they met the charge head-on, hacking into their enemies without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd done this plenty of times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brandon, in particular, fought with extra fury. He hated these inhuman bastards. Every swing of his blade was fueled by pure rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sean, meanwhile, was just as eager—except his motivation was a little different. He smashed an enemy's skull with his fist, muttering under his breath, \"Chicken… I just want some goddamn chicken…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the battle, Mia moved like a ghost, her tachi leaving behind nothing but afterimages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She carved through the Black Hand Legion members like they were nothing but meat for a beef pot pie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bodies dropped one after another, blood soaking the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Black Hand Legion members hesitated, fear creeping into their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's a goddamn monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't take her! What do we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go get the higher-ups! We need the big guns!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic set in. A few of them broke away from the fight, sprinting toward a tall building at the back of the compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was where the district's leaders stayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones in charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the scruffy man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bosses! We've got a problem! There's a woman out there slaughtering everyone—come quick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>",1192,"2026-06-02T09:29:06.388Z",1,"novelbin.me","dda0bb69ac0f4ec72b4d11d541b8d9099c59da0b33f763c0c1404133b2330100","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-324","apocalypse-king-of-zombies-chapter-322",1329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-king-of-zombies-cover.jpg"]