Takagi Saya had appeared beside Hirano Toda at some point. Although she was a little afraid of Takagi Soichiro, she chose to step forward.
Not only her, but the rest of the team had also gathered there. In an instant, almost thirty people stood behind Hirano Toda, forming a small group.
With so many people's support, Hirano Toda straightened his back considerably, no longer worried about Takagi Soichiro's killing intent.
"What a truly excellent team. If the people here could also be as united as you all, how wonderful that would be."
Takagi Soichiro said with a hint of envy. He knew that a large portion of the people they had taken in were causing trouble.
Because some people were brought here when the apocalypse broke out, they weren't quite clear about what was happening outside, leading these people to occasionally say foolish things.
Just then, a dazzling light suddenly erupted in the sky. Even in broad daylight, this light was extremely blinding.
As this light bloomed, an inexplicable ripple began to spread.
"What's going on? What exactly is this white light?"
Everyone noticed the white light. They stared at it blankly, not understanding what was happening.
Only Inaba Tsukiyo and Takagi Saya seemed to realize something, their faces suddenly turning very grim.
"EMP? Only existing government officials could possess such a means. Are they trying to kill the surviving humans?"
"Indeed… I originally thought it was just my imagination, but it really is an EMP, an electromagnetic pulse."
Electromagnetic pulses are generated by nuclear explosions and non-nuclear electromagnetic pulse bomb explosions. The energy of an electromagnetic pulse produced by a nuclear explosion is approximately one-millionth of the total energy of the nuclear explosion, with frequencies ranging from hundreds of hertz to several megahertz.
The effect of an electromagnetic pulse is to paralyze all electronic devices. Whether it's mobile phones, computers, televisions, motorcycles, or cars, none of these tools can be used.
The damage caused to conductive materials renders all electronic devices unusable. It is important to remember that both cars and other forms of transportation rely on conductive materials and circuit boards.
Moreover, all power plants would also become unusable at the point of electromagnetic pulse destruction. Without power supply, the security measures of this villa would also be rendered ineffective.
Using an EMP under such circumstances was simply accelerating the arrival of the apocalypse.
Everyone who realized the potential impact of the electromagnetic pulse turned extremely pale. This supposedly safe place was no longer safe.
"Leave, we must leave here quickly! Everyone, go collect your luggage now, we're preparing to depart! Hurry!"
Inaba Tsukiyo's shout woke those who were dazed, and everyone rushed back to their rooms to pack their luggage.
Everyone except Inaba Tsukiyo and Busujima Saeko left, returning to their rooms.
Oh, and Takagi Soichiro hadn't left yet. His expression had been grim ever since he heard that the abnormal light was an electromagnetic pulse.
"Aren't you going back to lead the others, Mr. Chairman? You should know that the protective measures you took before might have already failed, and the Corpses could be approaching here."
He still had the leisure to stay here. Didn't he know that the Corpses could break through the gate and rush in at any moment?
"I know, the facilities here might have already become useless. However, before I go organize the others, there's one more thing I'd like to ask of you. Not as the chairman of the Yūkoku Isshinkai, but as Takagi Saya's father, I beg you."
Takagi Soichiro bowed to Inaba Tsukiyo, the greatest show of respect he could offer.
"Please protect my daughter. Sometimes Saya can be a bit haughty, not exactly an easy person to get along with. But please, take good care of her."
"...You're truly surprising. I thought a man who once abandoned his daughter wouldn't say much even if he saw her again. I never expected to hear words about protecting your daughter from you."
"You make me laugh. Although I also want to fulfill my responsibility as a father, as the heart of the Yūkoku Isshinkai, I have a duty to protect my subordinates."
At this point, Takagi Soichiro shook his head with a bitter smile.
As a father, how could he not want to save his daughter? But the responsibilities on his shoulders were too heavy, and a large number of zombies had gathered nearby. Just clearing these zombies would consume a great deal of his energy, let alone rescuing Takagi Saya.
After a moment of silence, Inaba Tsukiyo nodded.
Takagi Soichiro's attitude was commendable. If he was a good person, she wasn't unwilling to help.
A golden light flashed in her pupils. In a corner unnoticed by everyone, two women, one dressed in black and the other in white, each wielding dual swords, appeared near the mansion.
With crimson pupils fixed on the Corpses before them, the two rushed into the horde of Corpses at an extremely fast pace, harvesting these zombies.
"I understand. She is a very important member of the team. I will protect her well; you don't need to worry."
"Is that so? That's good. Oh, I have some things I want to give to Miss Busujima. Could I borrow a little of your time? This weapon is very important to you all, and it might increase your combat effectiveness."
"Combat effectiveness... a sword?"
The only thing that could increase Busujima Saeko's combat effectiveness would be a sword.
Busujima Saeko had always used a wooden sword for combat. With a real weapon, dealing with these zombies would be even easier.
Nodding, Busujima Saeko followed Takagi Soichiro towards the villa, while Inaba Tsukiyo walked towards the parking area.
Modified hummers usually had anti-EMP settings. With a little repair, the hummer should still be usable.
The motorcycles they rode in on at first definitely couldn't be used, or rather, most vehicles couldn't be used.
To take so many people out of here, they would definitely encounter many zombies. A major battle was certainly coming.
"Should I use that power? But can I, as I am now, truly master that power?"
Touching the ring on her right hand, Inaba Tsukiyo said with some hesitation.
Truth be told, dealing with those zombies didn't require using this power. Even using the power of other Heroic Spirits would be fine.
When she left the last world, she once again gained the power of a Heroic Spirit, a power she dared not use casually.
It belonged to... the power of a god.
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