General Cross nodded, then said in a heavy voice, "One piece of good news. Two pieces of bad."
The room sank instantly.
Sean, Big Mike, and Skinny Pete all went pale.
"Start with the bad," Ethan said.
"Alright." Cross exhaled. "According to Ironhaven City's investigation, Whitefall City fell a long time ago. The entire city is zombie territory now. There are basically no survivors."
He didn't sugarcoat it.
"So… the odds of surviving in Whitefall City are close to zero."
Big Mike swayed on his feet. Still unwilling to let go, he forced out, "Is it possible people escaped to the outskirts?"
"We can't rule it out," Cross said, "but if they weren't strong Enhanced, they probably couldn't make it out. The main roads are completely packed with zombies."
"…"
Big Mike went silent, eyes unfocused.
Ethan reached out and patted his shoulder, then looked back at Cross, signaling him to continue.
