Chapter 36: Modification Completed
He focused on the first bus.
With mechanical precision, his Vultures tore off the front bumpers. Merek guided several ingots into the structure, weaving them into a new form—a sleek, aerodynamic battering ram, sharp like an arrowhead. It sloped downward in a continuous sheet of metal, designed so even crushed zombies couldn’t get stuck beneath and jam the wheels.
Once that was done, he had Yuki shatter the windshield. In its place, he molded flat, reinforced steel plates—angled just enough to deflect projectiles but with a slit wide enough to allow both visibility and light for the driver.
The new additions, particularly the front-mounted steel ram, added considerable weight to the front of the vehicle. Mindful not to overload the tires, Merek restrained himself.
Instead of sealing the windows outright, he crafted six narrow steel strips—two fingers wide, each running the full length of the windows. Three for each side.
Minimal obstruction. Maximum defense.
With the first bus complete, Merek sat down and let the chill of fatigue wash over him, forcing his heart to steady as he regained his strength.
Twenty minutes later, he moved on.
The second bus had a simpler role. He removed its windshield as well, replacing it with a grid of angled steel spikes, then lined the windows with the same ruler-like slats. Fast. Efficient. Brutal.
The third was identical.
Three hours passed. Merek, drenched in sweat, wiped his brow with the back of his sleeve and finally stepped back to observe his work.