'Seraph... Did she mean that she was previously serving Kings? Whoa... A Royal Guard? I got an incredible recruit once again...'
Shane then descended from the ramparts to meet this unexpected ally.
"Welcome to our refuge," he said, extending his hand in greeting. "Your skills will be invaluable in the upcoming Zombie Wave."
Lady Seraph took his hand, her grip firm and sure. "I am ready to stand against them..."
Of course, since the Zombie Wave was coming, he immediately asked for her current set of skills. He wanted to know whether to place her in the frontlines or the backlines.
They also have watchtowers, and she might be able to replace the ones who were currently stationed there.
"Sure... I heard from the voice inside the fog that I could show my skills to Foreign Survivors... Let me check..." Seraph muttered as she triggered the system and soon, she showed all of her skills to Shane. Unlike the others who only showed their Level 10 Skills, Seraph didn't mind showing her low level skills to Shane!
[ Guardian's Vigilance Lv10 (Max): A defensive skill that heightens the Royal Guard's awareness and vigilance, allowing her to protect allies effectively. It offers the following benefits:
+40% chance to intercept and protect allies from incoming attacks
+40% increase in perception and detection of threats
+40% speed in reacting to imminent dangers ]
[ Sword Mastery Lv10 (Max): A specialized skill that showcases the Royal Guard's mastery of swordsmanship, granting precision and power in combat. It offers the following benefits:
+30% accuracy and damage with swords
+30% chance to parry incoming attacks
+30% speed in sword techniques execution ]
[ Bodyguard Instincts Lv9: A skill that sharpens the Royal Guard's instincts and reflexes when it comes to protecting her assigned charges. It provides the following benefits:
Protective Reflexes: +20% increase in reaction speed to threats against those she guards.
Versatile Pottery: +15% adaptability in using pottery for defense, utility, and creative solutions.
Swift Crafting: +15% speed in creating and utilizing pottery-based tools in different situations. ]
"So you can ride a horse like a knight... and you have archery skill! It's perfect!" Shane said in excitement but immediately paused after seeing the last skill. He didn't expect to see a Pottery Skill after seeing those combat skills that she had.
Nonetheless, he doesn't mind the hobby of his subordinate. He even felt that it was a good thing that they had other things they liked aside from fighting.
"You have incredible sword skills, Lady Seraph... However, we already have strong Super Soldiers that could take the frontlines. They will be led by a Warlord and supported by a Monk. They were also Elves who would be assisting every side of the estate. It would be great if you could instead protect Manor by being stationed at its nearby watchtower." Shane explained.
"Mhmm... That's fine by me. I don't have much experience against Zombies, and getting grazed by them could turn me into a Zombie as well." Seraph replied as she looked at the watchtower near the Manor.
From within the mysterious gray fog, Seraph was informed about the danger brought by the Zombies. Being infected by the virus meant certain death since there were still no reliable vaccines that were developed.
In a battle where she could never get injured, scratched, bitten, or possibly even tainted by infected blood, she had to be very careful. Since her first time would be against a horde of Zombies. She knew that she had to consider observing first.
"That's good to hear..." Shane said as he finally had another person who had decent archery skills. Of course, he also planned to give her a pistol she could use in case of emergency.
Then, as Shane was thinking of feeding the Royal Guard first, the notification from the system finally came!
[ Attention, Survivors! ]
[ Prepare for the Onslaught of the Second Zombie Wave! ]
[ In just 1 hour, the Zombie Wave event will unleash chaos for the next 12 hours, putting your skills and survival instincts to the ultimate test. Brace yourselves as hordes of Zombies descend upon you from all directions, forcing you to fight, hide, or run for your very lives. ]
[ Survive the Unpredictable Challenges:
Encounter varying levels of difficulty based on your location, team size, and progress.
Navigate through the relentless onslaught to earn valuable experience, rare loot, and prestigious achievements. ]
[ Gear up, fortify your defenses, and stand united, for the Zombie Wave approaches, ready to push you to your limits. Will you emerge victorious or become another victim of the relentless undead horde? Prepare now, Survivors, for the Zombie Wave is imminent! ]