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Chapter 22 - The Fight Against the Armored Sentinel

The group, a mix of anticipation and trepidation filling their hearts, stood before the room where the armored sentinel awaited. Serena, Maya, Ava, Mara, Lina, and Nina lined up by the window, their fingers caressing the triggers of their guns. Each one wore a steely determination etched upon their faces, ready to unleash their firepower when the time was right.

Asher and Simon stepped forward, their eyes locked onto the formidable creature before them. The zombie turned its head, its piercing red eyes meeting Asher's gaze. A glimmer of recognition seemed to flicker within the creature's gaze.

"ROAR!!!"

Without warning, the armored sentinel let out a bone-chilling roar that reverberated through the room. The sheer force of its cry sent ripples of unease through Asher's body, but he refused to let fear paralyze him. He tightened his grip on his fire ax, his knuckles turning white, ready to face this enhanced adversary head-on.

The creature lunged at Asher with a speed and agility that defied its undead nature. Its muscular frame propelled it forward, its armored fist aiming to crush him into submission. Asher's reflexes kicked in, and he moved with a step aside, narrowly evading the powerful strikes. Then, using his agility and strength, he struck back, his fire ax slicing through the air with precision, aiming for the creature's head.

Ding!!

The clash of Asher's fire ax against the creature's impenetrable skin reverberated throughout the room, a resounding testament to the daunting challenge they faced. Despite channeling every ounce of his strength into the strike, not even a scratch marred the monster's black, armor-like flesh. Its formidable defense seemed impervious to Asher's efforts.

"ROAR!!!"

The creature let out another bone-chilling roar, its rage evident in its burning eyes. It raised its massive hands high into the air, ready to unleash a devastating attack upon Asher.

Asher's gaze flickered between the monster and the ID card that had fallen from its hands. With a burst of agility, he darted forward, his movements a blur. He weaved through the monster's powerful strikes, his body swaying like a blurry shadow. As the creature's massive fists crashed down upon the ground, Asher slid beneath its reach, gripping the fallen ID card and making his way around the monster.

The armored sentinel swiftly turned around, its gaze fixated on Asher, a primal rage burning within its soulless eyes. It lunged forward, intent on obliterating the one who dared to challenge its dominance. But just as it closed in, a hail of gunfire erupted from outside the window.

The women, seizing the chance to divert the creature's attention, unleashed a barrage of gunfire. Bullets ricocheted off its impenetrable armor, creating sparks that illuminated the room. Although their bullets were ineffective in penetrating the creature's defenses, the relentless gunfire served as a distraction, momentarily drawing the zombie's attention away from Asher and giving him a chance to regain his balance.

Asher, gripping his ax once again after the women stopped firing, engaged in another battle with the monster. Although the monster was strong, Asher after weeks of consuming the Vitaforce Elixir his strength and speed become stronger and stronger and now after consuming the Vitafoce0.2 Asher's strength can be compared to the strength of the strongest powerlifters in the world, thus Asher was able to stand his ground against the monster.

But as the battle raged on the armored sentinel displayed a surprising level of adaptability. It slowly started anticipating Asher's movements, adjusting its attacks in real-time to counter his evasive maneuvers. The monster seemed to understand Asher's goal of reaching its weak spot and did not give him a single chance to come near it.

"This creature is smart, it's learning from each encounter, and even evolving its fighting style to outwit me," Asher realized, quickly understanding that this was no ordinary zombie.

While Asher was engaged in a deadly dance with the armored sentinel, Simon observed the battle from a distance, his mind racing to find an advantage. He carefully analyzed the creature's tactics, searching for the right opportunity to target its weak point, as he knew he couldn't join such a battle. This was the only way Simon found suitable to help Asher.

With precision and determination, Simon maneuvered himself behind the armored sentinel, his dagger poised for a decisive strike. Every movement he made was calculated, his eyes locked onto the exposed flesh beneath the creature's armor. As he lunged forward, he struck true, his blade piercing through the weak point.

The armored sentinel emitted a guttural roar, a mixture of agony and fury. Its movements grew erratic as pain coursed through its body. But before Simon could retreat, the monster turned back, and with a huge fist, it punched Simon, sending his body flying through the air.

Time seemed to stop as Asher looked at Simon's flying body with wide eyes, but he knew he couldn't let that distraction shatter his focus. As he refocused on the monster, he found that the armored sentinel, now with its back turned to him, left its vulnerable spot exposed—a brief moment of weakness amidst the chaos. Asher seized the opportunity without hesitation. Summoning every ounce of strength within him, he charged forward, his fire ax held high.

"DIE!" With a primal roar, Asher unleashed a mighty swing, his ax crashing into the creature's exposed flesh.

Slash!!

"ROAR!!"

The monster let out a piercing scream, a cacophony of pain echoing through the room. Yet, despite the impact, the armored sentinel remained standing, its body refusing to yield.

Undeterred, Asher pressed on, relentless in his assault. He struck again and again, his ax biting into the monster's weak point with each blow. Chunks of flesh and rivulets of blood sprayed forth, painting the room in a grotesque tableau. The monster screamed in agony, its resistance weakening with each successive strike.

Crunch!!

"ROAR!!"

Slush!!

"ROAR!!!"

Asher refused to allow the creature a moment of respite. With unwavering determination, he pushed forward, relentlessly driving the monster back, his ax striking true with every swing. The creature stumbled, its steps faltering as it teetered on the brink of collapse.

The women, witnessing the fierce battle unfolding before them, held their breath, their hearts pounding in synchrony. They could feel the tides of the encounter shifting, victory within their grasp. The monster's cries of pain filled the air, mingling with Asher's resolute grunts.

Slush!!!

Finally, with one last powerful strike, Asher delivered a bone-crushing blow to the monster's weak spot. The creature let out a final, guttural scream, its body convulsing in spasms of agony. Its towering form swayed, then toppled to the ground, defeated.

Silence descended upon the room, broken only by the heavy panting of the group as they caught their breath. Asher stood over the fallen monster, his chest heaving, his body drenched in sweat and splattered with the creature's blood.

In the midst of his triumph, something caught Asher's attention. His gaze shifted towards the fallen monster's body, and to his surprise, a strange black sphere emerged from its lifeless form. It floated in the air, a mysterious and otherworldly presence. Before Asher could comprehend its meaning or purpose, a chilling sound shattered the silence.

*Click.*

The unmistakable sound of guns being cocked resonated through the room, and Asher's heart sank. Slowly, he turned to face the source of the sound, his eyes widening as he took in the sight before him. The six women stood there with grim expressions etched upon their faces, their firearms trained on him.

"Give us the ID card," Serena spoke, her grip tightening around her weapon.