Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real events, people, or places is coincidental. The author does not endorse or promote any harmful or illegal activities, including violence, discrimination, or harmful survival practices. The novel's content is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as a guide for real-life survival or preparedness. Always prioritize safety, respect, and well-being in your actions and decisions.
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Min-su and Min-ho stepped into apartment 701, their weapons at the ready. A zombie with a grotesquely deformed face lunged at them, its jaws open wide. Min-su kicked the zombie and it dropped on its back.
"End it, Min-ho," Min-su commanded, his voice firm but controlled. "Now's your chance to overcome your fear."
When Min-ho faces the deformed zombie, his machete tremble in his hand, and his heart races with fear
The zombie trying to stand up, its putrid breath wafting towards them.
"Do it, Min-ho!" Min-su urged, his eyes locked onto the zombie. "Kill it, and kill your fear!"
With a deep breath, Min-ho steeled himself and charged forward. His machetes sliced through the air, striking the zombie with precision. The creature crumpled to the ground, its deformed face contorted in a death grimace.
Min-ho stood panting, his eyes fixed on the zombie's lifeless body. Min-su placed a hand on his shoulder, his expression proud.
"Well done, brother," Min-su said. "You're getting stronger. Remember, fear is what holds us back. We must face it head-on to survive."
As they explored the apartment, they encountered more zombies, each one more terrifying than the last. But with Min-su's guidance, Min-ho confronted his fears, his skills improving with each victory.
Min-su searched the living room and the kitchen while Min-ho was calming himself down. Min-su didn't find any zombies in the kitchen or living room, then started to gather all food supplies from the kitchen and ordered Min-ho to check the rooms. "Check for anything useful in those room, and meet me back here," he instructed.
Few seconds later, when Min-su was checking the kitchen cupboards, he notices a faint smell of rot and decay, Hinting at the presence of more zombies.
Then suddenly, a large thud sound came from the living room. Hearing this, he left the kitchen and saw Min-ho sitting on the ground, his back against the wall, groaning in pain.
"Min-ho!" Min-su rushed to his brother's side, concern etched on his face. "What happened?"
Min-ho grimaced, clutching his chest, "I...I was checking the rooms...and it came out of nowhere..."
And then, the skinny blue-skinned zombie emerged from the shadows, its long smile stretching across its face like a grotesque grin, Making Min-ho's blood run cold.
Min-su's eyes narrowed, his grip on his katana tightening. "Variable," he whispered, his mind racing.
This zombie was different from the others they had encountered. Its skin was an eerie blue, and its eyes were a milky white. The complete lack of hair and its gaunt physique made it look almost skeletal. Min-su knew that Variables were a rare and dangerous breed, created when a zombie's body underwent a strange mutation.
"Min-ho, get behind me," Min-su ordered, his voice low and steady.
Min-ho struggled to his feet, leaning against the wall for support. The Variable began to move towards them, its smile growing even wider.
Min-su knew very well about this variable. It was speed variable, much faster than any average human, and it likes to torture it's target before eating them.
However, it's weakness was it's fragility.
Anyone could cut it's body like paper with even the bluntest blade.
In his past life, Min-su had fought fought many Variables and knew their moves by heart.
First, it would come at him with its blinking speed, then would jump backward and finally attack from the left side.
Min-su closed his eyes and waited for right moment to strike.
"1..2.. and 3!"
*Tap* Min-su held the zombie's throat with his left hand.
The smile on the variable's face disappeared, and it tried to free itself from Min-su's grip, but before it could, it's head dropped to the ground.
Min-ho who had been watching everything was shocked. He noticed how the blue zombie moved with incredible speed but was caught and beheaded by his brother.
"Min-ho if you are okay then go and guard the gate. I will gather the supplies" Min-su instructed.
"Yes Hyung" Min-ho replied, still holding his ribs in pain.
But when he looked out from the door he saw a huge horde of zombies coming towards them he told Min-su about this. "The large thud has attracted a horde of zombies"
Min-su then went out of the appartment and stood in front of the horde of zombies.
"What are doing?" Min-ho asked in confusion.
"Didn't I promised to protect you even if it cost me my life? I am just keeping that promise" Min-su replied, his eyes fixed on the horde.
"What!?!" Min-ho exclaimed, shocked by his brother's bold move.
As Min-su Prepares to face the horde of zombie, he closef his eyes, focused his mind and calmed his body, entering a state of complete serenity.
He synchronised his breathing with his heartbeat, creating a harmonious Balance within himself
As he concentrates, his cell begin to vibrate at an incredible speed.
With a whispered "One Mind" he unleashes his cells and muscle, accelerating his movements to unimaginable velocities.
Then, suddenly, he appeared behind the horde of Zombies.
In this state, Min-su's katana sliced through the air with precision and deadliness, leaving a trail of devastation in it's wake
The technique's power was so great that it creates a localised distortion in the air, making it difficult for the naked eye to follow his movements.
All the zombies of the horde had their body sliced in to many pieces and fell to the ground like minced meat.
Min-su's mastery of "One Mind" is a testament to his exceptional skill and training, honed through years of dedication and discipline.
However, he still couldn't compare to his past state, which allowed him to slice hundreds of thousands of times in a second.
Now, he could only manage around 20 slashes
Min-ho's shock and awe at Min-su's abilities are palpable, his eyes wide with disbelief as he struggles to comprehend the sheer scale of his brother's power.
"What more is Hyung hiding from us?" He wondered.