Chapter 87: First Kill

As Shane ventured towards the forest, the familiar groans of the undead reached his ears. Three Walker Zombies shambled into his path, their decaying forms no longer as scary as they had been before.

Shane was now undeterred by their sight, but he was still unable to endure their smell for a long time...

With the Electric Shock Blade in hand, he knew he was more than a match for these low-tier zombies.

With accurate strikes and fast attack speed, Shane thrusts his blade.

Bzztt~

The blade's electric energy surged through the zombies, their bodies convulsing as the current overwhelmed them.

Each fell with a single, decisive blow, their heads severed from their bodies.

Shane's skill and the blade's power made short work of the threat.

As he continued on his way, the road that was previously used by the travelers became clearer and the forest along the way grew denser.

The shadows started going deeper as Shane approached the site of his previous encounter with the Giant Zombie.

He moved cautiously, his senses alert. Though his Perception range revealed nothing, his instincts told him to be wary.

Suddenly, Cloud, his A.I. assistant, broke the silence.

[ Warning: Three Jumper Zombies detected. ]

The alert was immediate.

Shane looked up just in time to see the Jumper Zombies leaping through the trees, their movements were unnaturally swift.

But behind them, the true challenge loomed—the Giant Zombie.

It was a hulking beast. Its massive form could be seen towering above the trees!

Shane didn't hesitate.

He wasn't sure if the Jumper Zombies were fleeing from the Giant Zombie or if they were all working together, but he knew very well that he should kill these Zombies!

He activated the Electric Shock Blade's Power Surge, the blade started buzzing with intensified energy. The expenditure of 110 Spirit Points was a small price to pay for the power it unleashed.

Whoosh~

The Jumper Zombies descended, but Shane was ready.

The blade moved with him, but it appears that he was using an axe with whom he was using the blade!

Well, it couldn't be helped since his Axe Mastery had already reached level 10.

His habit couldn't be easily changed.

The first Jumper Zombie met its end mid-leap, the electric shock stopping it cold.

[ You have eliminated a Jumper Zombie. ]

The second and third followed, each dispatched with a thunderous strike that left their bodies smoking on the forest floor.

Bzzt~

The Electric Shock Blade hummed with power, a beacon of blue light in the dim forest...

Shane struck, the blade's Thunderous Strike effect released a shockwave that rippled through the air.

Aaarrgghh!!!

The Giant Zombie roared in pain as the electric damage sizzled through its flesh, stunning it momentarily.

But the creature was resilient.

It recovered quickly, its massive arms swinging wildly to crush Shane. He rolled beneath a crushing blow, feeling the wind from the missed attack whip across his face.

Shane then delivered a series of rapid strikes to its arm, each hit accompanied by the sound of sizzling flesh and the smell of burnt rotten flesh.

The Giant Zombie turned, its eyes filled with a hunger for destruction. This was probably its first time being hurt by a small survivor!

It reached for Shane with hands that could crush stone.

Shane dodged again, using the agility his equipment afforded him. Yes, he was truly thankful for the Crypt Crawler Set that he obtained at the Iron Mine. The agility boost was indeed a lot better than having a boost in strength!

Shane moved freely and avoided each attempt of the Giant Zombie to catch him!

He needed to end this quickly.

Since his Spirit Points were draining, and he couldn't afford a prolonged battle. Although he still had about half of his Spirit Points, he still needed to be careful since there could more Zombies approaching them now.

With a roar of his own, Shane leaped high, propelled by his Tunic.

Time seemed to slow as he drove the Electric Shock Blade deep into the Giant Zombie's chest. Cloud actually suggested hitting the heart of the Zombie instead!

Graaarghh~

The creature's roar turned into a gurgle as the electricity coursed through its body.

Shane used his blade's Power Surge repeatedly! As the Giant Zombie struggled, its body convulsed, and Shane was thrown away, leaving the blade on the Zombie's chest still emitting electric damage!

As Shane dropped to the ground, he switched his weapon as he armed himself with his pistol.

However, he noticed that the Giant Zombie's movements became erratic, then sluggish, and then it stopped altogether.

Boom...

With a shudder that shook the forest, the Giant Zombie collapsed, defeated.

[ You have defeated a Giant Zombie ]

[ Congratulations! You are the first to eliminate Giant Zombie, a high-tier zombie! ]

[ Hint: Only the first elimination of each Mid-Tier and High-Tier zombie can provide special rewards! ]

[ You can select two rewards: Instant Experience Potion x5, Zombie Cores x70, Random Giftpack x3, 75% Discount Voucher x2, Item Upgrade Crystals x10, Incendiary Bomb x10 ]

Shane stood victorious, his breath heavy, his Spirit points almost diminished just from that battle...

However, as he saw his rewards, his eyes lit up in excitement.