Da Fei scrambled down the corridor, and once he had put some distance between himself and the zombies, he immediately activated his Stealth Skill to shake off the slow-moving pursuers, finally catching a break.
It's pretty clear why the thief class is so popular, isn't it? It's a pity, however, that this game is ultimately not meant for lone wolves like thieves.
At the end of the corridor was a staircase leading to the bottom of the ship. On large sailboats like this one, the deckhouse at the stern is the crew's quarters, and the cabins below deck are the cargo holds. And the real entrance to the cargo holds, for the convenience of loading and unloading goods, is in the middle of the deck.
Bro came back to the shipwreck for treasure hunting! Without hesitation, Da Fei descended the stairs to the lower cargo hold, where he was greeted by the stench of rot and decay.
——System Prompt: Reconnaissance Skill warns that there are powerful enemies nearby. Please stay alert!
Da Fei's heart tightened! Of course, bro knows there are powerful enemies nearby because bro has seen them, alright!
At the end of the dark cargo hold, a pair of cold flame-like glints twinkled like fireflies in the darkness, shiny and blinding, creepy and terrifying! No need to say, it's a boss-level monster! Well, it's normal to have a boss, and it would be abnormal without one.
But since bro is here, he has to find out the situation. The greatest value of Stealth is to do bad things right under the boss's nose, isn't it?
This seemed to be a cargo hold piled up with various barrels and debris. There were bodies lying on the floor of the room, which Da Fei had no doubt would jump up Zombie Crisis-style if he approached them. Da Fei started exploring slowly along the walls, making new discoveries along the way.
——System Prompt: You have discovered spare sails. (Large item, cannot be carried on your person)
——System Prompt: You have discovered ship repair materials. (Large item, cannot be carried on your person)
——System Prompt: You have discovered spare ropes. (Large item, cannot be carried on your person)
——System Prompt: You have discovered spare woodworking repair tools. (Large item, cannot be carried on your person)
What's the point of these things existing? Do we need to say it? Of course, it's for repairing the ship! That is, this ship is indeed something that players can sail away!
——System Prompt: Reconnaissance Skill warning! You are about to enter the line of sight of a powerful enemy!
Da Fei was startled and immediately shrunk back!
In the darkness, only the vague outline of the boss could be seen, seemingly a tall zombie, just standing there, motionless.
Da Fei circled half of the cabin outside of the boss's alert range. It seems that's the situation of the cabin, more or less. Da Fei began to ponder.
To repair the ship, these materials would be needed, meaning the zombie boss guarding the hold has to be taken down. And this zombie's eyes could emit cold flames, so it's definitely powerful; what level is needed to beat it?
Although bro has soloed a 600 health boss, that was taking advantage of the natural deficits of a Plant Monster. If it came down to a real fight, bro is still just a weak squirt gunner who can't even beat an ordinary Level 3 Evil Spirit soldier. That means I must defeat that Evil Spirit upstairs to get the Magic Book! At least the Evil Spirit itself is a normal soldier, not boss-form, killing it seems much more reliable.
And it seems not so easy to get that Magic Book, it can heal and regenerate, but what about us players? We don't even have a Blood Bottle! The key point is, why did that boss suddenly level up? Is the Magic Book supplying it power? Will it keep upgrading into boss-form? If that's the case, it's impossible to fight, right? Does it mean I have to team up with Blood Sea Wave?
Shit! Team up my ass! Even if we did team up, probably when the boss is about to go down, it will be time for me and him to stab each other in the back! It's not that bro doesn't trust people; it's that even if he doesn't get me, bro would still get him! Eh, don't say bro's character is trash, bro is broke right now and has no right to talk about character, really.
Wait a minute? Blood Bottle? Could the key to killing the Evil Spirit be finding a Blood Bottle in the cabin? Where is the Blood Bottle? Da Fei turned his gaze to the bodies lying on the floor, the only spot in the room he hadn't searched yet. Whether it's there or not, he must try; perhaps he could also find various Skill Books and good equipment.
Just then, there were hurried footsteps on the wooden boards overhead!
Da Fei couldn't help but be taken aback. What could it be? Blood Sea Wave?
At the stairway entrance, there was a flash of light, torches!
Holy crap! Who dares to light torches! This is asking for death! Da Fei was so frightened that he immediately squeezed into the pile of barrels and canvas behind him. Not because he was hiding from him and afraid of him, but for fear of being seen by the boss! Stealth is not the same as invisibility; it works at night, but it's problematic during the day!
With a splash, Blood Sea Wave picked up a torch and leaped down!
Under the illumination of the torch, the entire cabin's contents were laid bare in an instant! A floor littered with corpses and miscellaneous items! And that BOSS was indeed a tall zombie!
Only now did Da Fei see that the BOSS's standing spot was right at the doorway leading to the next storage cabin! In other words, this was a gatekeeper BOSS! What lay behind the door?
The BOSS moved! The corpses scattered across the floor also began to rise!
At this moment, Blood Sea Wave, having just leaped down into the cabin, swept his gaze across the room and instantly clarified the situation. His eyes suddenly gleamed with madness, and he charged directly at the BOSS!
Could it be that after failing above, he came to fight below? Could he be that fierce on his own? I think this is practically a suicide mission!
Before the corpses could fully rise, Blood Sea Wave strode over their heads, and as he faced the oncoming BOSS, he suddenly leaned forward in a flying tackle, a large "Miss" popping above his head as he dashed past! This move was like a soccer star diving to head the ball into the goal!
Witnessing such an astounding move, Da Fei was shocked and dumbfounded! Game data is static, but players are dynamic, using their initiative within the constraints of data—this is what makes a true expert! This skill was only second to when I dodged the Anemone King's tentacles! But if he's not attacking the BOSS, what is he trying to do?
Wait! Only then did Da Fei notice a weapon rack beside the BOSS! On the rack was a saber! If the BOSS didn't move, there's no way he could have seen it from his angle! Clearly, Blood Sea Wave was aiming for this weapon rack! Damn! Equipment! So there was equipment after all! I didn't dare to get close earlier in the darkness and missed it!
—Clang! Blood Sea Wave pounced on the weapon rack, then turned and ran off with a wild laugh!
Damn! He got it!
—Ah! Da Fei spewed out blood in shock! Although as a gunner I cannot use swords, a good piece of equipment in his hands is like giving away the Magic Book BOSS on a silver platter! If I knew there was a saber here, even at the risk of death I would have rushed out to snatch it! To think I arrived first yet he stole the initiative!
—Bang! -15! A large red number popped up above Blood Sea Wave's head. Players running away have a chance to dodge attacks, but turning around is undoubtedly a big no-no in front of an enemy!
Da Fei's eyes narrowed in shock again! 15 damage! That's a Level 5 Soldier! A couple of slaps would kill me! This zombie is simply invincible, right?
Despite taking a heavy hit, Blood Sea Wave continued to laugh maniacally and scamper for his life. It was obvious that the saber must grant him a significant boost; otherwise, he would not be so thrilled, and Da Fei was increasingly frustrated and resentful!
Finally, the room's zombies had climbed up, a series of -1s hitting Blood Sea Wave's large shield. Relying on his hefty health and high defense, he paid them no heed and continued to run at full speed. Just as he was about to reach the stairwell, the zombie BOSS suddenly leaped into the air—Pounce!
Blood Sea Wave flashed white and was dead! This zombie BOSS was also a strange one!
The torch dropped to the ground, and the entire room was plunged into darkness once again!
Da Fei finally snapped out of his shock and regret! I might have made a misstep in chess, but there's no point crying over spilt milk—I still have a chance! Besides, even with a new weapon, he might not be able to defeat that weird BOSS alone. Why am I even fussing over this?
Seizing the opportunity before the BOSS returned to its position, Da Fei immediately burst out from his hiding spot amongst the clutter and darted into the doorway corridor guarded by the BOSS...
.......
On the deserted island's coconut grove, Blood Sea Wave, after his resurrection, swung the spoils of war and laughed uproariously towards the sky!
—Sailor's Sharp Saber: Personal Attack +3, Attack Speed +1, Basic Killing +3, Durability 57/150.
With this saber, my damage increases from 4–7 to 7–10, and with the addition of the All Attack Attribute and Attack Skill, two strikes will definitely kill a zombie with 17 HP. But most crucially, it adds 1 point to Attack Speed! This is a true qualitative leap! Previously, I had an Attack Speed of 12 points while the zombie had 6 points, allowing the zombie to strike at the same time I delivered my second blow, making losing health inevitable. But now, the extra 1 point of speed means the zombie has no chance to counterattack!
Which means, I can rush to the Magic Book BOSS with full health, unharmed! Therefore, there's no need to wait to reach Level 7 and learn Cleaving; once the weaken effect expires, it's time to defeat the BOSS!
Ha ha! Wahaha haha! Damn, I should've thought of this earlier!