Chapter 85: New Survivor Store

No one asked where the meat came from.

No one questioned its origin.

Instead, they savored each piece, their eyes closing in bliss.

The Unknown Meat was tasty, and if they had a satiety percentage above their heads, they were definitely at 100% already!

"Alexa..." Shane said, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "You've made a great meal for us, thank you... Right, it's also thanks to Anna's gathering skills. You've both done well."

Anna proudly smiled at this. "Yes... So you should buy Lucky's food if they appeared in your Survivor Store." She replied with a laugh.

Alexa also grinned, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

"It's all in the seasoning..." She softly replied...

It was also at this time that Alexa shared her set of skills.

[ Culinary Intuition (Lv10 - Max): Alexa's innate sense of taste and creativity allows her to craft exceptional dishes. It grants the following benefits:

+40% chance to create unique recipes that boost morale or provide healing effects.

+40% effectiveness in improvising meals from limited ingredients.

+40% speed in identifying the best cooking methods for various ingredients. ]

[ Kitchen Improvisation (Lv10 - Max): Alexa's experience in busy hotel kitchens taught her to adapt swiftly to unexpected situations. It grants the following benefits:

+40% effectiveness in using makeshift tools or equipment.

+40% chance to salvage usable ingredients from seemingly spoiled or damaged food.

+40% speed in preparing meals under pressure. ]

"Right, after cooking this meat, I got a new Survivor Skill..." Alexa excitedly said as she shared her new skill to everyone.

[ Flavor Harmonization ( Lv1 ): Alexa's palate can discern subtle nuances in flavors, allowing her to create perfectly balanced dishes. It grants the following benefits:

+8% chance to enhance the taste and nutritional value of meals.

+8% effectiveness in combining ingredients for optimal synergy.

+8% resistance against food poisoning or contamination. ]

"With this Skill, I'll make tastier food!"

This news certainly brought happiness to everyone. Who wouldn't like tastier food?

"Congratulations, Alexa... Actually, I also learned another skill. It happened a couple of days ago." Anna replied as she showed her new skills to everyone.

[ Botanical Mastery ( Lv1 ): Anna's affinity for natural remedies extends to a deep understanding of plant properties. It grants the following benefits:

+10% effectiveness in identifying medicinal herbs or plants.

+10% chance to create potent poultices or infusions.

+10% speed in harvesting and processing botanical ingredients. ]

[ Emergency Flare Gun: A flare gun that shoots bright flares into the sky. It can signal for help or distract zombies.

Price: 15 Zombie Cores

Quantity: 3 ]

"Ohh... These are good items." Shane muttered after seeing the six items being sold.

Without hesitation, he bought all the Crowbars, spending 25 Zombie Cores. With 500 Zombie Cores in his possession, he didn't have to worry about their prices at all.

Shane also purchased two pairs of Silent Step Boots. After all, he wanted Anna to be safer when exploring the outside to gather materials. It would be the same for anyone who would accompany her.

These boots would add a layer of protection to them. That was another 36 Zombie Cores gone in his Inventory.

Then, after some hesitations, Shane purchased a couple of Zombie Repellent Candles, spending 44 Zombie Cores.

He might consider using these candles in case he gets too engrossed exploring other areas and didn't have the time to return to the Shelter.

He also purchased two Flare Guns for 30 Zombie Cores. He planned to keep one for himself and another one for the Butler... He should know when to use this Flare Gun since it could distract Zombies in case of emergency.

Just like that, Shane already spent 135 Zombie Cores. An amount that many Survivors could probably not imagine.

As for the Ghost Pepper Energy Bar, Shane didn't bother purchasing it as there was some better food he could buy in the Store.

Finally, Shane turned his attention to the two items that could stay in the Store for 7 days. He was expecting these items to be more expensive and he was not wrong!

[ Serrated Reaper Blade (Rare): A serrated sword designed to shred through zombie flesh effortlessly. It has a +80% chance of causing deep wounds that slow down zombies.

Price: 60 Zombie Cores

Quantity: 1/1 ]

[ Electric Shock Blade ( Master ): A sword infused with electricity, delivering shocking blows to undead foes. It has a +80% chance of stunning zombies temporarily.

Price: 180 Zombie Cores

Quantity: 1/1 ]

Shane's eyes lit up after seeing this!

A Rare and Epic weapon had actually appeared!

Of course, Shane did not hesitate to purchase them!

Furthermore, Shane used his two 75% Off Vouchers when purchasing them! Thanks to that, the Serrated Reaper Blade only cost him 15 Zombies Cores, while the Electric Shock Blade was only 45 Zombie Cores!

After confirming the purchase, Shane immediately took the first blade out form his inventory.

Shane's hands trembled with anticipation as he unwrapped the Serrated Reaper Blade from its protective sheath.

The blade gleamed under the dim light of his tent, its serrated edge promising swift destruction to any undead that dared cross his path.

'Oh? Is this a used sword?' Shane mused as he noticed something from the blade.

Each groove in the blade seemed to tell tales of battles fought and victories won against the zombie hordes.

Running his fingers along the cold steel, Shane marveled at the craftsmanship that went into creating such a fearsome weapon. The weight of the sword felt reassuring in his grip...

The Serrated Reaper Blade's handle was wrapped in worn leather. It seemed that his initial guess was right as the worn leather was a testament to its previous owner's battles.