Chapter 115: “Hahahaha, It’s all one big joke!” (1/2)

”Stop!” a loud shout was directed at them as they attempted to go past the strange masked men and the zombies.

Following the shout, a horde of zombies clustered around the escaping group, trapping them.

After trapping them, the zombies then looked back at the ten masked men and waited for further instruction.

Assessing the group before them, the masked men gazed deeply at Roan and the rest.

It was so intense that even with the mask on, the group could still feel it.

After half a minute, they glanced at each other and nodded in unison.

They had come to decision.

Following the mission given to them, they pointed their fingers straight at the escaping group for the zombies to see.

*Roar!*

As if being controlled, the zombies snarled and jumped at the group.

It didn't take long for a bloody fight to ensue between the two sides.

......…

”Shit,” Nico cursed out loud.

His energy reserves were almost fully depleted, his muscles from his constant energy absorption, his mind was dreary from the long fights and yet, another horde of zombies was lunging at them.

It almost seemed like they were destined to fall, akin to mountain rock that is continuous beaten by raindrops; one day it would infiltrate the nearly unbreachable rock.

However, in the case of Nico and his friends, there wasn't going to be a ”one day”, instead, they would fall in a single day!

Among the horde of zombies were many [Gray Eye Zombies]!

Nico knew there was no way he could handle so many [Gray Eye Zombie].

His highest was five and even at that, he had suffered a good amount of injuries.

Most of the [Gray Eye Zombies] he had encountered hadn't used their total abilities. That was why the group managed to survive till this point.

However, the ones in front of him were already showing signs of intelligence.

They knew when to stop, and when to act.

Plus, from the way they had instinctively covered their body with [Nether Energy], they were probably more efficient in using [Nether Energy]!

Nico was given no time to think as one of them jumped at him.

The formation his group was using was still the circle formation, but despite him having soldiers at both his sides, they were preoccupied with their own share of the zombie horde!

So, he couldn't count on them!

Nico fiddled with his battle gloves as he timed the moment the zombie would get at him.

'Now!' he mentally shouted!

Taking a low stance to punch the guts of the stomach, Nico positioned himself, but he didn't expect what happened next.

*Whoosh!*

The exact second after the zombie gotten with a melee range, its terrifying decaying hand squirmed as it swiftly turned to a long blade.

After that, the zombie ”instinctively” empowered it with [Nether Energy] and swung it down at a surprised Nico!

Nico only managed to roll away in time.

When he looked back, he saw a large portion of the street floor had been carved up and was thankful he didn't try to block the attack.

His eyes widened as he assessed the zombie again, 'This is an experienced one. Moreover, it had received a very disturbing physical mutation. Alone, it is equal to more than five inexperienced [Gray Eye Zombie].'

Nico suddenly understood what he was dealing with.

He was dealing with a zombie, something that had terrorized the land for a long time.

He had been clouded by his victories against those inexperienced ones that he forgot that they just actually inexperienced and had not yet learned to use their instincts.

Getting this understanding, Nico felt he should go on full attack, but instead identify the exact mutation the zombie got.

'From the looks of it, it could change its hand to a bladed weapon. However, this could be achieved by many different mutations. I should just assume that it can freely manipulate its body structure,' thought Nico.

He knew he was going in blind, but he could not take more time to assess.

That would require him to keep dodging the zombie's attack. Thereby, leaving a hole in the formation meant to protect those behind him.

As the zombie ran at him at an incredible speed, Nico went on his knees and pressed his palm on the ground.

However, in the next moment, he withdrew his hand back.

'I barely have enough [Spirit Essence] left. I will have to stack it up for just one attack, and it has to be a final attack!' reasoned Nico.

His thinking was right, but the reality was too cruel!