729. [Free Exploration] Welcome to Zombieland
After finishing the final strategy meeting.
Ader disappeared to make her own preparations. Now we won’t be able to see it until Stage 50, the final match.
“Okay then, we should prepare to survive until the final boss battle.”
Right now, it’s stage 45.
This time, it’s the boss stage again. If you mess up here, it’s game over without even seeing the final boss’s face. I need to come to my senses.
So, we formed an exploration party into the dungeon and sent it to scout…
“What?”
When I heard the identity of the enemy I had to face in this boss stage, I muttered in confusion.
“Zombies?!”
***
The monsters you have to face in Stage 45 are zombies.
To be precise, it is a ‘zombified’ ‘demon guardian corps’.
‘What did these people do when they died? And what did you do to survive…?’
It’s full of questions, but anyway, it’s a zombie, a devil, and a monster. I guess I should kill him well.
First of all, unlike other monsters, demon monsters do not have clear strengths or weaknesses. Instead, they have superior stats in all respects to humans and can use equipment like humans.
The Demon Guardian Corps is the highest corps among the demon species and has superior specifications and very good equipment.
These kids have turned into zombies…?
‘In the end, should I think of myself as a zombie with crappy specs and plan a strategy?’
And if it’s a demon guardian corps, the leader would be the demon guardian corps leader – ‘Cromwell’.
This devil peacock, the pinnacle of the devil species, is armed with various powers to control his minions. The demonic guardian corps she commands fight like a well-trained army.
If she had originally clashed with her corps, the battle would have been like a battle with a powerful special forces unit. A small elite army and its commander must have infiltrated the city and cleverly harassed us.
‘No, but they’re zombies…’
Zombies in this world are not a race or an army, but a kind of ‘state’.
A state in which one comes back from death, loses one’s sense of reason, and simply attacks the opponent in front of one’s eyes… and even becomes ‘contagious’.
I have also encountered legions of monsters in this zombie state in the game. When bitten, allies also become ‘infected’, and if they die in that state, they are resurrected as zombies and join the enemy army.
‘It’s not like in the Earth movie where it turns into a zombie as soon as it’s bitten, but it’s a tiring enemy anyway.’
If you think that these guys are in that state, wouldn’t it be okay to think of all the special forces with great bodies turning into zombies and attacking them…?
‘It’s similar to a blood ghoul, but also slightly different.’
I made a noise as I remembered the old stage 5.
I eventually came to a conclusion.
‘I guess I’ll have to see for myself.’
I think we need to take a closer look at the status of the zombified demon species before we can plan this battle.
I ordered immediately.
“Assemble all Lucas heroes!”
When I called, Lucas immediately came running in a huff. I handed it down to Lucas one after another.
“We are selecting people who will go directly to explore the dungeon!”
***
I told the summoned heroes about their opponents for this stage.
After dealing with all kinds of monsters, no one was surprised that they were now zombies and demons.
‘No, aren’t you all a bit too boring? Have we all become too disciplined?’
Rather, I was a little disappointed.
Anyway, zombies and demons are a regular part of horror movies. I
was hoping that at least one person would let out a hiss or
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh “What do you mean?”
Lily had just opened a document and was making a list of water-based artifacts that would work well against zombies and demons.
He has also become very mentally strong. Is this his mother’s strength?…
“Hmm, anyway!”
He cleared his throat and continued speaking, calling for attention.
“This exploration does not have any great purpose. “These zombie demons… demon zombies… Anyway, I’m just trying to judge the general condition of these children by looking at them for myself.”
I nodded in front of all the attention.
“So I have no intention of engaging in a full-scale battle.”
“If you do that…”
“Like the scouting team dispatched earlier, the team entering this time is also a scouting team. “It’s just a matter of looking a little deeper.”
I briefly explained to the heroes the characteristics of demons and zombies.
If you are bitten by the specs, you will get infected.
In other words, if you want to go on a deep reconnaissance in a place full of these guys…
“I will go there with the fastest-moving friends of our World Defense Front.”
The speed must be fast.
Take a quick look and run away. That is the concept of this reconnaissance expedition.
“So, I’m trying to select those among you who are the fastest…”
I looked around the audience and at the same time
shouted, “Pabababat!”
Everyone raised their hands without worrying about who should go first.
…What, you all think you’re fast now?
“I’m sure you know it well, Ash.”
Verdandi smiled, placed his hand on his chest, and spoke confidently.
“We elves are second to none in terms of speed.”
“Hoo.”
“And as you probably know, I am an assassin… I guess you could say I’m the fastest on the front lines.”
Verdandi cocked his nose as if to say something.
I laughed without realizing it. That’s because it was Verdandi’s bright face that he hadn’t been able to see since his younger brother Skuld died.
Then Kelly Bay, who was listening, burst out laughing.
“As you probably know, Ash!”
“yes…?”
“In the underground crypt, we dwarves are faster than any other race!”
“Huh…”
“And the Lake Kingdom dungeon over there is like an underground crypt! In other words, dwarves are faster than elves!”
Immediately after, Verdandi and Kelly Bay started having a snowball fight.
It was a classic rivalry: elves vs dwarves. Oh…
Kelly Bay’s face has brightened up a lot too. So I felt a little more relieved.
But there was no time for admiration. This was because all kinds of heroes appealed to themselves.
“Captain, please wear it too!”
Now all the remaining wolf fur had fallen out, and Kuilan, completely transformed into a human, jumped out.
“I have never lost in a sprint since I was young!”
“Then what about long distances?”
“You’re touching a sore spot, huh…”
Kuilan immediately frowned.
There’s no way a sunfish with 5 stamina stats would be strong over long distances. Hmm, he’s definitely fast for short distances…
Next, Diarmydin, the owner of the Ivory Tower, made a subtle appeal.
“I am old, but I am.”
“yes.”
“Still, you’re very fair considering your age, right?”
“yes.”
“What do you know? Can I fly? “Is it really fast?”
The old wizard flapped his robe with a triumphant look on his face.
That’s right, this guy is a flying young man…
Moreover, he can provide wide-area flight to his allies. I can say that it fits the concept of this exploration very well.
After giving extra points, I looked at the heroes who came after them. Let’s see.
“Thorkel?”
“….”
The best tank on our front line rolled his eyes in his helmet.
After a while, Thorkel spoke carefully.
“I can be pretty fast if I put my mind to it, right?”
Man… where’s your conscience…?
“There’s a mirror over there, so go check your size and come back.”
“Huh…”
Thorkel looked bitter and stepped back.
In the first place, you have strengths other than speed. Don’t be so competitive here.
In addition, other heroes came forward one by one and showed off their speed.
And even during this, the gambling club just looked the other way and didn’t even raise their hand. I’m glad you guys are consistent.
After hearing the introductions one by one, I looked at the children who were still quiet.
“But why isn’t the main party saying anything?”
Then Junior, startled, pointed at himself.
“yes? “Of course we’re all going, aren’t we?”
“no. “I’m going to pick just five of the people gathered here and go.”
It’s a reconnaissance mission, so why rush in? Only the minimum number of people should go. So, pick the fastest one.
Junior, who was embarrassed, quickly shook his head and said this.
“I’m quick at magic calculations…!”
“stay.”
“Tsk.”
Damien next to him also wrapped his head in thought, and then it started to sparkle! He shouted with a bright face.
“Prince! “I’m a fast bullet!”
“huh. leaving out.”
“Hmph…”
I looked at the two remaining main party members.
“Lucas Evangeline. “Don’t you guys have any appeal points?”
Then Lucas, who was standing leisurely with his back to me, smiled.
“Do we really have to do it? “My lord, you know better how fast I am and how useful I am.”
“….”
Evangeline next to him said this while munching on the snack she had brought.
“I’m looking forward to it~ I see you regretting not taking me with you and hitting the ground on the spot.”
“Ugh…!”
Unlucky knight duo…!
But it is also true. Because I had decided to take these two with me from the beginning.
So this scouting party was organized like this.
me. Verdandi. Diarmuddin. Lucas. Evangeline.
I appreciate that everyone is motivated, but I didn’t want to create beautiful memories (+ scars) by getting bitten by zombies, so I made a squad of only people who were really quick on their feet.
‘With the wizard Diarmudin, we will be able to deal with a variety of situations, there is Verdandi who can move secretly, and there is also a knight duo who can push everyone away like a tank if the situation arises.’
This is a great combination. Mmmmm.
As I was thinking about it, I was suddenly shocked.
‘No, rather, the slowest person at this party is….’
Isn’t it me…?
Am I undercutting the average speed of this fastest party…?
“….”
Of course, the average speed is slower than these guys! Still, if you become a full-fledged prince, you have many means of transportation! It was a time when I was convinced by myself.
“Oh look at the time! “Nanny has work to do today, so I have to go get Sid!”
Lily was surprised to see that it was already late evening, and started manipulating the buttons on the magic device attached to the wheelchair.
“Then, I will prepare the water-based artifact well until the next defense! “I’ll go first, Your Highness!”
I quickly nodded.
“Okay, quickly go get Sid!”
“thank you!”
At the same time as I give permission, I
am going to school!
A magical spark flashed behind Lily’s wheelchair, and the next moment, Lily was dragging the wheelchair and leaving the parlor at breakneck speed.
“See you all tomorrow then!”
Then, he glided down the hallway and left the manor house in the blink of an eye.
“….”
Everyone watched with open mouths as Lily’s wheelchair quickly moved away from the window.
I muttered helplessly.
“…Isn’t he the fastest here?”
You use a boost to drift in a wheelchair?
Strong mom….
***
The next day.
Our five-person scouting party, comprised of the fastest heroes, entered the Lake Kingdom dungeon.
and… It had to be discovered right away.
One element I overlooked.
“Oh my god, there’s a zombie apocalypse! Oh my god!”
I screamed as I ran away from the dark city.
“These bastards attacked and infected an army of other monsters…”
I looked back, trembling in shame.
“The numbers have increased!”
There…
Gwaaaaah!
Gwaaaaah!
An army of all kinds of monsters, all of them turned into zombies with bitten faces, were running after us like crazy.
The zombified demon guardian corps attacked and infected another monster corps, and that monster corps attacked and infected another monster corps… The
majority of the monster corps in the Lake Kingdom turned into zombies!
The number is much higher than what the scouts reported just a day ago!
“Si…”
And finally, someone among us who couldn’t stand it screamed.
“I hate it!”
It was Diarmuddin.
With the old wizard’s faint screams, zombies filled the alleys and streets of the Lake Kingdom and chased us endlessly.
