These were no ordinary zombies; they were a grotesque fusion of undead and makeshift weaponry.
"Mutants," Hobe murmured.
The team, caught off guard by the unexpected development, found themselves facing a more formidable adversary.
The armored zombies advanced with a mechanical determination, their clinking armor adding an eerie rhythm to the cacophony of battle.
Hank, recognizing the gravity of the situation, barked out orders. "New threat! Focus on the armored ones. Hobe, adapt your strategy. Mark, watch your surroundings. Mia, keep guiding us!"
As the team adjusted to the evolving threat, the armored zombies closed in, revealing a level of undead ingenuity that raised questions about the nature of the outbreak. The suspense hung thick in the air, and the outcome of the battle now rested on the team's ability to confront this unexpected twist.