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Inside the store, Kyle stood frozen, struggling to adjust to his newfound night vision. The steel bat felt solid in his grasp, but his mind reeled from the sudden enhancement.
Just as he began to adapt, a decomposing zombie lunged from the shadows, its jaws wide open in a mindless snarl.
[Battle Instinct: Enhanced Combat Reflexes]
[Description: Temporarily accelerates reflexes, enhances focus, and slows time. Allows for precise, instinctual strikes in high-pressure situations.]
[Cooldown: 15 seconds]
[Activation Chance: 20%]
Kyle's vision narrowed, focusing solely on the zombie. His reflexes accelerated, and his muscles tensed. Time seemed to slow.
Without conscious thought, Kyle swung the bat in a precise arc, striking the zombie's skull with a crushing blow. The creature crumpled, its undead body collapsing limply.
[Ding! You have defeated 1x Zombie]
[Experience gained: 20]
[Ding! you have unlocked skill melee combat]
[Skill: Melee Combat +5%]
Kyle's chest heaved as adrenaline coursed through his veins. His breathing slowed, and his senses returned to normal. The rush of battle began to fade, replaced by a growing sense of unease.
"This is gonna be a real pain," Kyle muttered, gripping his bat tightly, poised for an instant strike. Again, the eerie silence was shattered by growls erupting unexpectedly behind him.
Unlike last time, his Battle Instinct skill was still on cooldown, but Kyle was ready. He swiftly swung his bat, muscles tensed for impact.
The growls turned to snarls as a zombie lunged into view. Kyle's bat connected with a sickening crunch, crushing the zombie's skull. The creature crumpled, its undead body collapsing limply.
[Ding! You have defeated 1x Zombie]
[Experience gained: 20]
[Skill: Melee Combat +5%]
Kyle's breathing remained steady, his grip on the bat unwavering. "How many more?" he growled, scanning the shadows.
As though answering his questions, a new message popped up.
[Ding! Battle Quest Update]
[Battle Quest: "Territorial Cleansing" - Still Active]
Quest Details:
Objective: Annihilate all subjects in the territory and eliminate their leader.
Progress:
- Survivors Remaining: 4
- Zombies Remaining: 2/15
Kyle's eyes narrowed, focusing on the task ahead. He knew eliminating the zombies and leader would be crucial to completing the quest.
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"Four survivors?" Kyle thought aloud, scanning his surroundings with renewed urgency. But as he peered over the cashier's counter, he saw no one. The empty aisles stretched out like skeletal fingers, shrouded in darkness.
"I'm the only one here," he muttered, confusion etched on his face. Where were the other survivors? Were they hiding, or had the system made an error?
Kyle's gaze darted between the rows of shelves, searching for any sign of movement. The creaking of rusty hinges and distant groans of zombies only heightened his unease.
Kyle ventured deeper into the store, determined to find answers. But his progress was halted as five zombies spotted him and rushed towards him, pushing aside shelves and crashing through displays. The commotion would surely attract more undead.
"Tsk, I guess this is the faster way," Kyle muttered, gripping his bat tightly.
The first zombie pounced, but Kyle's reflexes accelerated as his Battle Instinct kicked in. Without conscious thought, he sidestepped the attack and swung his bat in a powerful arc, striking the zombie's skull with a fatal crack.
[Ding! You have defeated 1x Zombie]
[Experience gained: 20]
[Skill: Melee Combat +5%]
As the next zombie lunged, Kyle—still fueled by the adrenaline coursing through his veins—kicked it back with a powerful leg push. The zombie stumbled, giving Kyle the opening he needed. In one swift motion, he swung his baseball bat downward, crushing the zombie's skull with a sickening crunch.
[Ding! You have defeated 1x Zombie]
[Experience gained: 20]
[Melee Combat +2%]
Kyle prepared for the next attack, his senses heightened and his muscles tensed.
Kyle prepared for the next attack, his senses heightened and muscles tensed. His eyes locked onto the zombies, his gaze piercing and predatory. For a moment, he seemed transformed, his face set in a fierce determination.
"Tsk," Kyle clicked his tongue, his mind racing. He could feel the adrenaline beginning to wane, its potency dwindling. He knew he had to end this swiftly.
With a burst of speed, Kyle charged towards the undead, bat at the ready. The zombies, sensing fresh prey, lurched forward in unison.
Kyle plunged into the fray, bat swinging in wide arcs. The zombies closed in, their grasping hands mere inches from his flesh.
Kyle's swift strikes created momentary space, but the zombies adapted, their numbers threatening to overwhelm him.
"Tsk, this is getting frustrating" Kyle groaned as he gripped his bat.