Before the zombie she had kicked could rise, Rose leaped, gripping her dagger firmly in both hands, and plunged it straight into the center of its skull, ensuring it stayed down for good.
Rose had no time to catch her breath as more zombies, drawn by the noise in the hallway, shuffled toward her.
She heard loud banging from the closed doors of nearby rooms, but with those threats contained for now, she focused on the immediate danger, confronting the approaching horde in the hallway with steely resolve.
As Rose fought her way up to the third floor, clearing each number of zombies to ensure the building was safe, a realization hit her—she'd been relying solely on her daggers and had forgotten about her newly awakened ability.
Frustrated, she gave herself a small knock on the head, then smirked, deciding to use her abilities.
With a flick of her wrist, she conjured a series of ice crystal needles, each as thick as an adult's finger.
