Zombolution: Unleash the Undying Power

Chapter 134: Dying of Normal Shot

Nira, with a confident and satisfied smile, watched her critical shot hurtle towards Ophelia. "This is it, the end of this nightmare," she thought, a sense of relief and triumph evident in her eyes.

Yet, the scene that unfolded next left Nira utterly astounded. Despite the damage she had sustained, Ophelia showed no signs of pain or distress. Given her unique zombie attributes, she seemed unaffected by the wounds that riddled her body.

Her bionic body’s capabilities were suddenly heightened, initiating rapid self-repair. The damaged right hand began to reconstruct itself, the transformation visible and swift. Within moments, Ophelia’s hands held new, larger guns, their design more menacing than before.

Ophelia, examining her upgraded weapons, grinned with excitement. "Time to mix things up a bit," she announced, her tone laced with enthusiasm and a hint of mischief. She expertly combined two elements in her ammunition – wind and water – creating a new type of bullet.

Nira, watching Ophelia’s swift adaptation, narrowed her eyes, her smile fading into a look of concern. "What is she planning now?" she wondered, her grip on her revolvers tightening.

Ophelia, with a fluid and practiced motion, aimed her enhanced guns at the incoming bullet from Nira. "Catch this!" she exclaimed as she fired. The bullet, a fusion of wind and water, spiraled through the air, its trajectory aimed precisely to intercept Nira’s shot.

As the bullets from Nira and Ophelia hurtled towards each other, a stunning display unfolded. Ophelia’s bullet, charged with both wind and water elements, collided with Nira’s and erupted into an immense water bomb. The explosion unleashed a deluge that doused the area, creating a thick mist around them and effectively neutralizing Nira’s fiery shot.

Nira, caught off guard by this unexpected turn of events, watched in disbelief as her shot was extinguished. Her eyes widened, and the confident smile she wore just moments ago faltered. "What... How did you...?" she stammered, her voice laced with confusion and awe. She struggled to process how Ophelia had so quickly turned the tables.

Amidst the settling mist, Ophelia stood with a sly, self-satisfied smile. "Never underestimate the power of innovation," she said, her tone playful yet laced with a hint of triumph. She reveled in her quick thinking and adaptability, clearly pleased with her surprise tactic.

Nira, facing the unexpected turn of events, quickly gathered her resolve. Clutching her Inferno Revolvers, she could feel her knuckles turning white under the pressure. Her mind whirred, rapidly considering her next move.

Despite the shock of Ophelia’s counterattack, her face hardened into an expression of steely determination. "I’m not done yet," she declared, her voice resolute and unwavering, echoing her indomitable spirit.

As she braced herself for another shot, a sudden wave of weakness swept over her. It was an all-consuming fatigue, the result of her prolonged use of the mana coating skill. Her energy reserves were drained, leaving her feeling powerless. "No, not now," Nira muttered, frustration lacing her words as she realized the gravity of her situation.

Physically drained but mentally steadfast, Nira willed herself to continue the fight. She tried to lift her gun, her arms heavy and uncooperative. Each movement was a battle against her own exhaustion, her body visibly shaking from the effort.

"Come on," Nira urged herself, speaking through gritted teeth. She strained against her physical limits, trying to muster the strength for one more attack. Her face was a portrait of struggle, marked by beads of sweat and a grimace of effort.

But her body was reaching its breaking point. Her arms trembled as she fought to steady her aim, her breaths coming in short, labored gasps. It was a stark contrast to her earlier confidence, now replaced by a battle against her own limitations.

Ophelia watched Nira’s faltering movements with a look of cold satisfaction. Noting Nira’s struggle, she prepared her next move with a strategic calmness.

"You put up a good fight," Ophelia commented, her voice laced with a hint of respect, but her smile betrayed her confidence in her victory. She aimed her gun, choosing a bullet that was simpler, yet significantly faster than her previous shots.

Nira, battling against the overwhelming fatigue and the draining effects of prolonged mana coating, mustered her remaining strength to raise her gun once more. Her movements were slow and labored, her face contorted with effort and determination.

Despite her exhaustion, the resolve in her eyes never wavered. "I won’t give up..." she muttered, almost breathless, as she tried to focus her aim.

But before Nira could react, Ophelia’s bullet sped towards her, a swift and deadly projectile. It struck Nira before she could even align her sights, instantly bringing the intense battle to an end. Nira’s body jerked from the impact, then she collapsed to the ground, her struggle abruptly cut short. Her gun slipped from her limp hand, landing softly on the forest floor.

Ophelia watched Nira fall, her smile still in place, though it carried a mix of relief and triumph. "It’s over," she declared quietly, her voice barely above a whisper, as if in acknowledgment of the battle’s conclusion. Her eyes lingered on Nira’s motionless form for a moment before she redirected her focus.

Turning her attention inward, Ophelia activated her nanomachines to start repairing her battle wounds. The tiny machines whirred into action, visible only as a faint shimmer over her skin.

She stood still, closing her eyes momentarily, allowing the nanomachines to work their magic. The forest around her was silent, the echoes of the confrontation fading away, leaving only the soft sounds of nature and the hum of the nanomachines at work.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, Magnus was locked in a fierce struggle with Blackie. Each time he swung his stone-encased hands at the agile wolf, he found himself cursing under his breath. "Stay still, you slippery beast," he grunted, frustration evident in his voice and on his face.

Blackie, embodying the cunning and agility of a shadow predator, darted in and out of the shadows, making it difficult for Magnus to land a solid hit. With each elusive movement, Blackie seemed to mock Magnus’s efforts.

Magnus, however, was not one to give up easily. Despite Blackie’s agility, he managed to use his stone hands effectively, blocking and deflecting the wolf’s rapid strikes. "Not bad, but not good enough," Magnus taunted, trying to bait Blackie into a misstep.

Blackie, responding to the challenge, growled and increased the ferocity of his attacks, his teeth snapping close to Magnus each time. The tension between them was palpable, each waiting for the other to reveal a weakness.