Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: 65. Stage Progress (1/2)

Chapter 84: 65. Stage Progress

Translator: 549690339

About twenty minutes later, all the undead gathered on the third underground level had been killed.

Bloody stains, chisel marks, and bullet holes appeared in large quantities on the floor and walls. Chilling limb fragments were visible everywhere, making it impossible to distinguish which remains belonged to human soldiers and which were remnants of undead creatures.

The sight was a literal bloodbath, far more terrifying than when Alvin’s army cleared the undead on the third underground level. Noland Lee felt his scalp tingle at the sight.

However, it was a testament to how powerful Lieutenant Sterling’s combat troops were.

Noland Lee seemed to understand why Lieutenant Sterling, even as a mere lieutenant, dared to throw down the gauntlet in front of Captain Murphy.

If Noland Lee himself had such a formidable combat-force under his command, he might even be more arrogant than Sterling.

Near the Spirit Pivot.

Lieutenant Sterling Parker, arms folded, was intently watching Noland Lee’s back.

Sergeant Mars had permission to witness the process of modifying undead runes.

He stood next to Lieutenant Sterling, nervously alternating between hands in his pockets and crossed arms, seemingly anxious about Noland Lee’s situation.

Underneath the towering Spirit Pivot, Noland Lee stood alone, his back appearing lonely and desolate.

“Hey- Jarvis, if you’re not sure, think about it before you start-”

Seeing Noland Lee hesitate for a while, Sergeant Mars cupped his hands into a makeshift horn and shouted towards him:

“We just want to verify whether modifying the undead runes can weaken the magic protective shield. So, it doesn’t matter if you make minimal changes, as long as you don’t make mistakes.”

Noland Lee turned around and waved towards Sergeant Mars:

“Alright, Chief Officer! I was just recalling translations, that’s why I delayed.

Don’t worry, I don’t want to lose my life here either.”

Noland Lee looked once again at the magic protective shield in front of him.

He was indeed recalling translations and trying hard to decipher the undead runes on the magic protective shield.

After all, this matter was related to his own safety; he had to think it through before making a move.

Facing the towering Spirit Pivot, Noland Lee was as calm as still water.

Black death energy clung tightly to the outer shell of the Spirit Pivot, forming a layer that seemed light but was practically unbreakable; an energy membrane.

This black energy membrane was the magic protective shield.

Upon close observation, it was not difficult to find undead runes dispersed all over the energy membrane.

The numerous minuscule characters constituted the cornerstone of the energy membrane.

Noland Lee circled the Spirit Pivot, scrutinizing the undead runes near the ground level over and over again.

He pulled out the rune staff from his waist and cautiously brandished it above the magic protective shield, deliberately displaying his caution and hesitation.

After ensuring that his nervousness was rightly portrayed, he finally touched the magic protective shield with the contact point of his staff.

“Hiss..” Sergeant Mars watching Noland Lee’s action couldn’t help but suck in a cold breath.

Even Lieutenant Sterling Parker next to him slightly adjusted his posture, revealing a hint of nervousness.

Fortunately, Noland Lee was trustworthy.

The contact point moved slowly and steadily on the magic protective shield, modifying an undead rune without triggering a death storm.

The modified area spewed out black fog, leaking a significant amount of death energy. It was as if Noland Lee’s actions had punctured a tiny hole in an inflated balloon.

The magic protective shield trembled slightly, weakening just a tad. This minor change was easily perceived by observers standing ten meters

away.

Lieutenant Sterling Parker was taken aback with surprise. He rested his hand on his goatee, furrowed his eyebrows, and closely observed Noland Lee’s every move, falling into deep contemplation.

In this moment, his faith wavered.