novelraw Chapter 73: Sudden Attack From Humans
Chapter 73: Sudden Attack From Humans
Zorvax and Ophelia moved with purpose through the desolate cityscape, their eyes scanning the surroundings for their next target. The eerie silence was broken only by their footsteps echoing off the abandoned buildings. It wasn’t long before they spotted another formidable level 3 zombie, this one armed with a massive flame sword.
The zombie’s large build and the fiery glow of its weapon cast an intimidating presence. However, Zorvax and Ophelia exchanged confident smiles, unfazed by the sight. They were prepared, familiar with this type of adversary.
"Seems like we’ve got a flame sword zombie to deal with," Zorvax remarked, his voice calm but tinged with eagerness. He unsheathed his sword, holding it with a relaxed yet ready posture.
Ophelia, nodding in agreement, clutched her sniper rifle tightly. "Slow but heavily armored. We’ll need to be strategic," she said, her eyes focused on the zombie. She positioned herself, aiming carefully at the creature’s knee joint.
With precision, she fired a wind shot followed quickly by a flame shot. The bullets met at the zombie’s knee, erupting into a fiery explosion. The zombie let out a roar of pain as it lost its balance and fell.
"Now, Zorvax!" Ophelia shouted, excitement evident in her voice. Her eyes were fixed on the fallen zombie, her finger ready on the trigger in case a follow-up shot was needed.
Zorvax, seizing the moment, charged towards the downed zombie. "Finishing blow, coming up!" he announced, his voice resonating with determination. He raised his flame sword high and struck down powerfully, aiming at the zombie’s head.
The impact of his attack was formidable, his entire being concentrated on delivering this decisive blow. The sword sliced through the zombie’s skull, effectively extinguishing its undead life.
Breathing heavily from the exertion, Zorvax stepped back, a smirk of satisfaction on his face. "That takes care of that," he said, wiping sweat from his brow.
Ophelia lowered her rifle, her expression one of contentment mixed with relief. "We’re getting better at this," she commented, pride evident in her tone. She looked over at Zorvax with a smile.
Zorvax nodded in agreement, his eyes still on the defeated zombie. "Each battle does make us stronger," he acknowledged, his voice steady. He glanced at Ophelia, his expression serious. "But we must always be alert. There’s no telling what we might face next."
However, before they could discuss further, an unexpected threat emerged. A large man appeared silently behind Ophelia, a gun pointed directly at her head. Zorvax’s eyes widened in surprise. The sudden appearance of humans in this area was unexpected.
Almost simultaneously, a woman and a young man stepped out from the shadows, their weapons trained on Zorvax. The woman’s eyes were sharp and calculating, while the young man’s hands trembled slightly, betraying fear and excitement. Their faces were stern and unyielding, indicating their hostile intentions.
"Don’t move," the large man barked, his voice rough like gravel. It carried an authority that made the air around them heavier.
Zorvax raised his hands in a slow, deliberate motion, showing no sign of resistance. His voice remained calm, betraying none of the surprise he felt. "What do you want?" he asked, his eyes locking onto those of the large man.
The man smirked, a cruel curve playing on his lips. "Isn’t it obvious?" he said, his voice laced with a menacing amusement. He took a moment to look them over, his gaze shifting between Zorvax and Ophelia. "But before we get to that, I have to say... you two are quite the oddity."
He leaned in, his scrutiny intense. "Never thought I’d see zombies with minds like yours. Zombies that can think, plan, fight back... Interesting."
Zorvax responded with a wry smile, though his mind raced with strategies to counter this unexpected threat. "We are unique," he replied, his tone a blend of sarcasm and defiance.
His face then grew serious, matching the gravity of their situation. "But what do you want from us?" he demanded, his eyes narrowing into slits.
The big man’s smile grew wider, revealing a set of teeth that had seen better days. "Simple. We want your zombie cores," he declared, the greed in his voice unmistakable.
Zorvax’s expression darkened. "So, you’re after our cores," he repeated, his voice low and menacing.
"That’s right," the big man confirmed with a nod. "You two are not ordinary zombies. Strong, intelligent... Your cores are more valuable than you can imagine."
Ophelia, who had been silent up until now, found her voice. It was steady despite the gun pressing against her temple. "You think you can just take them from us?" she challenged, her eyes burning with a fierce determination.
The trio of humans shared a look, their confidence unwavering. The woman’s grip on her gun tightened while the young man swallowed hard, trying to mask his nervousness.
Zorvax, assessing the situation, spoke again. "You know, taking our cores won’t be as easy as you think," he said, his voice tinged with a warning.
The large man’s laughter reverberated through the desolate streets, a deep and ominous sound that chilled the air. "We’re well aware of what you two are capable of," he said, his eyes gleaming with a mix of confidence and malice. "But don’t think for a moment that we’re not prepared for you."
In a sudden, shocking move, the large man pulled the trigger, aiming the gun at Ophelia’s head. The gunshot echoed loudly, the sound stark and jarring in the silence of the abandoned city.
Zorvax’s reaction was immediate and visceral. His eyes widened in surprise, and his face contorted into a frown of shock staring at the scene before him.
"You are messing with the wrong zombie," Zorvax growled, his voice low and menacing. His fists clenched at his sides, his entire body tense with a mix of anger and a burning desire for retribution.
The large man, undeterred, continued to laugh, seemingly amused by Zorvax’s reaction. "Your friend’s core will fetch a nice price," he sneered, his eyes cold and calculating.