Chapter 91: Talented

The items he obtained from the Tyrant Zombies differed from each corpse.

Nonetheless, the only item he obtained that was new was the Tyrant Zombie Meat...

From its description, it seemed to be something edible, but it had a 50% chance of turning the Survivor into a Zombie. It might as well be called an Infected Meat!

As he continued reading the item description, he realized that those Survivors with high resistance to the virus could at least eat the meat. Furthermore, if he managed to find a Survivor with a level 10 Cooking Skill, the Zombie Meat had a 90% chance of becoming safe to eat!

'Interesting... But it's not the time to deal with this...' Travis thought as he looked at the remaining people who were alive and gestured to them to loot their friends who had fallen to Zombie.

"Be careful, they may not be dead yet and just slowly turning into Zombies..." Travis softly said, signaling that if they were still breathing, they should just end their sufferings.

In any case, they don't have the best doctor around here.

After this matter was settled, Travis decided to open the Regional Chat Board.

He knew that somewhere out there, there were Survivors with untapped potential who were simply reading the chats and waiting for an opportunity.

He was aware that there were others with Epic or Legendary Talents that could help his Clan to become the strongest in this Continent.

Before that, however, he read the current chats as they seemed to be talking about the Scavengers and other Inhabitants that were starting to appear from time to time.

[ Mark Sol: Guys, I happened to skill a Scavenger and they can be looted. They were survivors of this Continent and the system recognized them as Scavengers. They all have decent skills when it comes to dismantling scraps. Do you think we can befriend them? ]

[ Kelly: I've seen them already. They're impossible to befriend. They'll betray you, take all your resources, and disappear in the middle of the night. ]

[ Maine: I think you can trust them if you show that your base or shelter is truly safe. I have two Scavengers here who were helping me take care of herbs and flowers meant to create a salve. ]

Travis pondered the varied perspectives as more messages populated the chat:

[ Karen Mae: Just crafted a new blade from 20 Zombie Cores. It's got a wicked edge—slices through the undead like butter! Buy this from me for 60 Zombie Cores! ]

[ Lu: Anyone else growing 'Zombie-Repellent' plants? I swear, my marigolds are keeping them at bay! ]

[ Erico: Heads up! Found a cache of batteries in the old electronics store. If you need power, it's your lucky day. Send a private message if you're interested. ]

[ Allan#5: Warning! Avoid the northern red bridge near the Gorge of Oath! A horde's taken residence, and they're not the welcoming type... Good luck! ]

[ Luna Maria: Miracle happened today! A rain collector I set up actually worked. Fresh water without risking a zombie run! ]

[ Mila: I'm getting 10mL to 100mL water from Zombies I killed. I'm quite lucky, but I still need to know how to make that rain collector. Are you willing to teach me? ]

"Mhmmm... Someone already built a Clan. That's still 100 Zombie Cores and 5 Reputation points... This man called Travis must've gathered a huge force to help him achieve this." Aria muttered as she recalled the requirements to build the Clan.

Of course, she could also gather that many resources, but she decided to spend the Reputation Points in the Reputation Store instead. For now, she doesn't really plan to create a clan... Instead, she wanted to get invited into it.

"But he's in the First Region..." Aria muttered.

In World Chat, they can see which region they came from since it would be next to their names.

[ Travis ( Region 1 ) ]

This was what she could see...

"Well, if I can visit that region... I should consider it. However, for now, I have to continue mapping my area." Aria sighed as she continued on her way to hunt more Zombies.

***

High atop the Windspire Peaks, Caelum, the man with Legendary Talent: Sprite Controller, stood watch over his domain.

His hair was as white as the snow that capped the mountains, and his eyes shimmered like the clear blue sky. This wasn't his previous appearance, but as he summoned his Sprites, his appearance changed to this.

Surrounded by a flurry of sprites—ethereal beings of air and light—he tended to his garden of sparkling flora, a sanctuary amidst the chaos.

The sprites, responsive to his every command, assisted in gathering lumber and warding off the occasional Zombie that dared approach their small haven. Just like Aria, he doesn't have any followers aside from the Sprites helping him.

At this time, as he opened the World Chat and read Travis's invitation... He couldn't help but feel curious as to what the Clan could do.

However, he seemed to have other plans.

"I think it's too early to get tied down by a Clan... Although I'm sure there's a benefit to this... Hmm... I should consider this after the Auction." Caelum muttered. After all, their regions should be close to each other since he was only in Region 2!

If there weren't any decent Clan in Region 2, he might really consider this very first Clan in the Continent.

Finally, in the ruins of what was once a grand city, Elara, blessed with Legendary Talent: Elven's Blood, scoured the rubble for resources.

Her appearance was starting to get otherworldly from her previous average figure. With the Elven's Blood, she started having pointed ears peeking through her long, silver hair, and her eyes faintly glowed with a soft green luminescence.

Twang~

Elara released her bowstring as it hummed through the air before dispatching a zombie from a distance.

[ You have eliminated a Zombie Dog ]