' Open interface. '
The rectangular map expanded in front of Alex, who stood beside the dead monster. She pinched across the surface of the map, zooming out of the labyrinth's layout.
Now, the labyrinth was back to being represented by a maze icon. However, there were no red dots, only a single green dot above the icon. Even surrounding the labyrinth there were no red dots, signifying the absence of enemies.
At the underground nest, her previous base, there were a few red dots surrounded by green dots.
'So they did survive,'
Alex did not spend too long at the stairway icon; instead, she swiped across the screen taking her to the tree icon, which was surrounded by zombies as represented by the map. She expanded her view on the tree icon, only to see a complex vertical layout with lurking zombies. She took her time to count the zombies, pleased to discover 99 normal-sized red dots and a single large one at the top of the tree-like layout.
She pinched the screen repeatedly, then swiped downwards to the castle icon. She repeated her actions from before, then discovered another hundred red dots with an abnormally large one as well.
She was about to tap the [ progress ] above the map, but a |Notice| popped up above the entire interface before she could proceed.
| Notice |
[ You have survived the first battle. ]
[ You have successfully claimed an infested base. ]
[ Your current base: The labyrinth (details) ]
[ Claimed Base ]
-The labyrinth
-Underground Nest
[The next battle will begin in 19 hours, 8 pm. ]
Alex tapped on the (details)beside the labyrinth. The | Notice | grayed out before a blue translucent screen materialized above it.
[ The labyrinth ]
Select ten challengers to remain within the labyrinth's shelter. The remaining challengers will be randomly distributed throughout the labyrinth and will not be able to leave their respective corridors throughout the battle. The labyrinth's main gate will remain open. The labyrinth's shelter door will remain open. If ten challengers are not selected before the battle begins, all the challengers will be randomly distributed within the labyrinth.
'That's brutal… What's the selection process?'
The | Notice | screen dissipated leaving only the map. The once grey [ Shop ] now lit up.
Alex tapped on the [ Progress ] bar.
[ Progress ]
Spirit shards: 4470
[ Stage 1 ]
Zombies killed: 124
' So one big zombie is equal to a hundred smaller zombies. I'm going to be rich. '
She clicked off the [ Progress ] screen, then pressed her finger on the [ Shop ].
[ Shop ]
[ Information ]
[ Supplies ]
[ Potions ]
Alex burst into a full grin. Pleased with the information option, but she decided it would be better to check the others first.
She clicked on the [ supplies ] first.
[ Supplies ]
[ Nutrition Pack ] - 50 shards
The nutrition Pack offers three nutrient solutions and three bottles of water, enough to last you an entire day.
[ First-aid kit ] - 50 shards
A standard first-aid kit, fully equipped with bandages, disinfectant, antibiotics, cotton wool, and others.
[ Regular clothes]- 20 shards
The clothes you started the first stage with. This does not include the boots.
[ Adapting outfit ] - 200 shards
Design it as you like! This outfit adapts to fit your needs, whether you're fighting or running through fire, your outfit will survive. At least even if you die, you won't be disgraced. Shoes, top, bottom, hat anything you want!
'These are extremely expensive! Considering how hard it is for a normal person to kill a zombie.' Alex inwardly pitied those she had left behind.
'Next, potions.'
[ Potions ]
All potions cost 150 shards.
[ Speed potion ] increases speed by 50 % for 1 minute.
[ Heat resistance potion ] Complete immunity to heat for 30 seconds.
[ Cold resistance potion] Complete immunity to cold for 1 minute.
[ Leap potion ] decreases the effect of gravity on a user by 40% for 20 seconds
[ Heal potion ] heals any injuries. Can restore lost limbs if all factors align.
[ Limit breaker ] removes stamina drain, giving the user unlimited stamina for 5 minutes.
[ Mind potion ] erases all negative emotions for 30 minutes.
[ Breathe potion ] The user will no longer need to breathe while this potion is in effect. Duration: 1 minute
[ Enhancement potion ] strength, speed, and thought enhancement for as long as the user wills.
Usage: the liquid of the potions will appear in the user's mouth and will not take effect until all is swallowed.
Note: All potions utilize energy, your energy. The amount of energy required scales with the potion's effects.
Warning: A complete lack of energy from overconsumption of potions can lead to death.
Alex had a pensive look on her face as she read all the screen's information.
'I guess the next stages are going to be crazy, huh… Yeah, I want nothing to do with these potions.'
Alex shivered as she imagined what exactly was being transferred to energy.
'Not really my problem. Well, hopefully. I guess it's time for
[ Information].'
[ Information ]
[ Map ] - map upgrade provides you with more detailed information on the landscape throughout the stages. 200 shards.
[ First stage ] - this includes all the hidden achievements you can accumulate in this stage. 100 shards.
[ Second stage ] - this includes all the details of this stage and all the hidden achievements you can accumulate in this stage. 400 shards.
[ Third stage ] - this includes all the details of this stage and all the hidden achievements you can accumulate in this stage. 400 shards.
[ Fourth stage ] - this includes all the details of this stage and all the hidden achievements you can accumulate in this stage. 400 shards.
[ Fifth stage ] - this includes all the details of this stage and all the hidden achievements you can accumulate in this stage. 400 shards.
[ After the stages ] - 4000 shards.
[ Soul ] - 10000 shards.