Kapitel 30: Surviving the Apocalypse With My Beloved | Pt.10
[Achievement: 1 Zombie under your command has evolved to E [Basic]]
The glazed-over eyes and paled skin regained its life. Her eyes darted around with fear as her mobility returned.
Julie never thought that she would be put in such a situation. The agony she went through as her body died and quickly reawakened was unimaginable. This made her view the person, whose eyes continuously watched her with glee, in a different light.
"Good. It seems like you retained some consciousness." The person she despised as her sister was otherworldly. The devilish grin that plastered across her lips was unfamiliar to Julie. "You SHOULD be awake for everything that will happen."
Nora is unrecognizable. The Nora from before was much more...much more...
What was it? What was she like?
"What are you looking at me for?" Tora caught the bewildered look in her eyes. She could feel the confusion Julie felt, this made her slightly uncomfortable. "Mike, inform Percy of the main dishes. I want the center of the town to be our dining area." Although she was giving Mike commands, her eyes never left Julie for a second. Every expression and feeling was observed by Tora closely.
"Put on your best dress, Julie. It's time for your main character's moment to shine." Julie, unable to resist the commands given by her Lord, left to obey. When she returned, the room was empty except for two people who stood there waiting.
"My sword has been screaming at me for a while now, so this was the reason." Percy wore his military uniform, while Tora wore an all-black suit. The two were the complete opposite, one was bright, while the other was shrouded in darkness.
"I've noted how comfortable everyone here seems to be acting around us. It's time to demonstrate what dictatorship truly is."
"Shall we?" Julie watched the subservient attitude that Percy willingly adorned for Nora with hatred in her heart.
Even when she's nothing but a dead rat, someone is still willing to crawl at her feet!
Compare it to what I had to do for the slightest bit of attention from Zack!!!?
It's NOT FAIR! It shouldn't be like this! I KNOW! I know...
While Julie was drowning in her jealousy, the three arrived at the center of the town.
In the dead of night, only the street lights illuminated the confused expressions of the residents as they stared at their Kings being dragged out one after another. Their eyes darted around, scanning the soldiers that stood in ceremony, trapping them like cattle.
"What's the meaning of this!?" Through gritted teeth, Zack spoke up as he stood and watched in confusion. His eyes directed toward Julie who followed behind Tora like a puppet.
"Our agreement was clear, Zack. Her for your future."
"I wasn't talking about that bitch. I'm talking about this situation. Why are you touching MY subordinates!? We agreed to work together!" The furrowed eyebrows and furious gaze made him feel dangerous.
Damn protagonist. Tora thought to herself as she stared at the godly handsome man.
"Heh! Ahem! Ahem..." Tora's eyes shifted to the person next to her.
You're just as much a problem as the protagonist. Damn Godly incarnation! She felt irate at his fake coughs.
'Polyamorous'
Polyamorous my foot.
"Did we agree to that?" Upon hearing her reply, Zack narrowed his eyes even more in fury. His body oozed with electric waves. In an instant, multiple thin strips of lightning shot down at the soldiers.
BOOM!
Loud explosions mid-air startled the masses. They cowered in fear as the sky brightened from the impact.
A figure suddenly appeared in front of Zack, its hand dug into the side of his head, holding him in place as its eyes lit up a golden hue.
[Activating 'Mind Control' The target will fall under your influence and do your bidding for a set time
*Time limit: 4 hours **Caution: Strong-willed individuals will be more likely to break free]
[ALERT: Target is currently 40% under your control]
[WARNING: Threat level 'Decapitation']
A blade made from condensed ice sliced through Nora's neck. The crystallized blade glimmered as the head rolled on the floor.
"FUCK!" The owner of the ice blade stumbled backward. His free hand covered his head in pain. His system was buzzing with warnings, furthering the ringing in his head that Tora had caused.
While he was distracted, another pair of hands clasped onto his head from behind, digging its nail into the skin. It forced him to look up into the golden glow that stared deadly back at him.
[ALERT: Target is currently 70% under your control]
Fighting against the dominance that loomed over his consciousness, Zack swung his blade again cutting through the torso of the person, slicing them in half.
Julie stared in horror at the scene in front of her. The upper torso continued to float with the help of the wind, while the lower half fell limply onto the ground. Her eyes shook as she glanced slightly toward her left.
[ALERT: Target is currently 100% under your control]
Zack collapsed to his knees, eyes glazed over as his mind was no longer functioning. He looked like a lifeless mannequin waiting to be moved.
Seeing the opponent she feared being easily taken down struck fear into Julie's soul. The person on her left stood there with her arms crossed.
[Deactivating 'Avatar']
The three people disappeared into thin air, leaving no traces of their existence. Tora leisurely strolled toward the protagonist. Her hand twirled around, playing with the lightning ability she used to counter Zack's attack.
"What more do you have hidden?"
"I can give a demonstration if you are that interested." Tora crouched down, eying Zack from head to knee.
"Is this your type? You've been staring at him since you met." The crackle of lightning stopped the moment she clenched her fist down. Percy's statement had annoyed her much more than she anticipated, making her uneasy.
"Drag him over to the rest. Keep your mouth shut while you're at it." Julie felt her heart drop when Tora turned towards her. "All you have to do now is chomp down on a fine meal. Come, Sister, it's time for your debut."
Percy grinned. His hand grabbed Zack's collar, dragging him along while the other two followed. The crowd erupted when they saw Zack. Loud gasping escaped their lips as they stared helplessly at the situation.
The Kings and council knelt before them. Their hands and feet were bound tightly and their mouth gagged. The resentment in their eyes was humorous to Tora.
What's this? They're actually angry at me?
These people, who enabled slavery and sex trafficking, were angry at me?
The same people who captured the weak and killed people at will felt wronged?
Her eyes flickered toward the only person standing freely, Dean Packer. This fucker deserves the worst. As much as she hated his cocky attitude, she knew that they needed to be cautious when dealing with him.
Tora couldn't be sure if his neutralization affected the magicians. They would be at a disadvantage if he could neutralize even the magicians since he could use his power freely while everyone else lost theirs.
"Any guesses on why we're all here today?" Tora spoke calmly to the people.
"Uh...talk about food rations...?" Someone actually answered. Tora was stunned. She merely asked as a courtesy, not expecting an answer from anyone.
"No." A stern no shuts the person up. Now that she had everyone's attention, Tora proceeded with her speech. "Earlier, we didn't have time for such an important talk. I expect either absolute obedience or death, your choice."
"..." The silence was loud. It nearly made Tora chuckle.
"Today, we'll be demonstrating what the choice of death will result in. IF ANYONE dares to move an inch, I will PERSONALLY use you as a demonstration."
Mike stepped forward, followed by the others. They each stood behind those bound, picking which meal they'd prefer to dine on.
Julie on the other hand, struggled against herself, fighting to overtake Tora's control over her body. Her steps were slow as they crept toward Zack. At the realization of what Tora meant earlier, her face paled and her heart sank. She was now going to eat another person.
[ALERT: Target is resisting control; currently 80% under your control]
The moment the alert sounded, something shimmering appeared in her peripheral vision.
[ALERT: Target is resisting control; currently 75% under your control]
[ALERT: Target is resisting control; currently 60% under your control]
[ALERT: Target is resisting control; currently 30% under your control]
[ALERT: Target is resisting control; currently 15% under your control]
A sharp pain shot through her head as her control was quickly thwarted. It was the first time she felt immense pain after becoming a zombie.
Damn protagonist!
She gripped her head in pain, steadying herself through the commotion that occurred. When she looked up to assess the situation, she caught sight of Percy, standing there, unbothered.
Noticing her gaze, he looked up. His calm smile sent shivers down her spine. The constant outpour of blood decorated his uniform, giving him a sinister look.
Tora's gaze shifted to the ground and then back up at Percy. His eyes glowed dangerously as he stared at the stump wrist. At that moment, Tora understood what the shimmer she saw was. It was from the ice blade in Zack's hand.
With the help of his system, Zack managed to reawaken his consciousness. His body subconsciously begins the process of self-preservation, condensing ice and slicing the hand that gripped his collar. He stumbled forward, distancing himself from Percy.
[WARNING: The presence of a God has been detected. Possibility of 'Death' is 100%]
Percy's eyes glowed a dangerous gold and red. The darkened sky suddenly brightened as a wall of light descended upon Percy. The pressure was too much for the weakened to handle. Their body was weighted down and their nose bled profusely. No sooner, they all fell unconscious.
Tora felt like her body was about to tear apart. The ripping sensation was mental, but it greatly startled her fighting disposition. The pain lasted for a few seconds when a warm sensation touched her forehead. Her pain was alleviated, allowing room for her to breathe.
She watched as Mike and the others stumbled backward, falling to their knees as they struggled against the presence of a God.
Tora couldn't make out Percy's expressions. His upper body was shrouded in a holy glow, blinding Tora to his physical appearance. His stump wrist regrew the missing hand, and along with it was the Sword of Condemnation that he swung at Zack.
By a miracle, Zack managed to dodge the attack.
"TSK." The annoyance was evident in his voice. His bloodlust grew, increasing the pressure that descended on humans and zombies alike.
Even with the protagonist's halo, Zack is unable to counter the presence of a God.
Zack grunted as he bled from his ears and nose. His body was shaking, barely standing tall. His system continuously screamed at him of certain Death, causing him to panic.
The sword swung once more, sending a slash of light in the direction of Zack.
Unable to dodge the attack, Zack could only fight head-on, bracing for the impact. A loud thud resonated and a slumped body lay there, dead.
"I wouldn't rob you of your chance." A quiet voice whispered in Tora's ear as the place darkened once more. The presence of God had left the location, relieving everyone of the terrible sensation. "Sorry, it seems our anger got the better of us for a moment."
His sudden appearance behind her sent shivers down her spine. It was the first time Tora had felt genuine fear.
"...Thanks." It took a moment before words managed to escape her lips. Her eyes studied the slumped-over body of Dean Packer and the missing limb on the ground.
The slash had chopped off Zack's hand, sparing him from death. His mouth was tightly shut by the King magician, silencing the wails of pain from escaping his lips.
Calming herself, Tora walked over to Julie. Her hand reached for Julie's hair, dragging her toward Zack.
With a single glance from Percy, the few standing soldiers collectively understood. A warm glow emitted from them, surrounding their comrades and the residents. They administered their healing abilities, helping the injured and waking the fainted.
"Since you're all well enough to watch, please, enjoy the show," said Percy with a smile.
"There's something that I've been thinking about a lot lately." Tora threw Julie at Zack. After the encounter with God, Tora felt fatigued kicking in. "Is a person's future dictated by fate? What do you think?"
"What is fate?" Tora didn't bother waiting for an answer. She continued to chat with the two protagonists. "Some say it's concrete, predetermined, and controlled by God. I say your choices determine your fate."
The confused look on both of their faces was enough to elicit a sarcastic chuckle out of Tora.
"You had choices you could have chosen. For someone who has lived the future once, you sure are fucking stupid, Julie." Tora bent down to get a better look at Julie. "Did you also think your ending would be easier, simply because you got rid of me? In your past life, you died a lonely death caused by those monsters. In this life, you died as the monster alongside those assholes."
Tora gently tucked the loose hair behind Julie's ear. "What changed in this life? You still ended up here because of your stupid choices." Tora ignored the widened eyes of them both and stood up. Her eyes scanned the area, making eye contact with Percy. "I think I know why I'm here..."
Julie felt her stomach caving in at the sudden glare Tora shot her. Her grin looked menacing, giving both Julie and Zack the chills. "Eat to your heart's content."
Julie struggled while her mouth opened wide. She couldn't accept the fact that she was about to eat another human being. Tora ignored the pleading looks in Julie's eye. She grabbed hold of Zack's hair and pushed him closer to her lips.
The tearing of flesh could be heard throughout the town's center. This was amplified by the magicians with their sounds and visual projection skills. They made sure everyone had a good view of what death looked like for those who wanted to challenge their authorities.
The crying and wailing, however, were muted thanks to their silencing skills. The visual gore caused their skins to turn green from nausea, yet they remained still due to fear.
The beauty and hero are now just predator and prey. One, a torn-up slap of meat and bones, the other covered in filth. "I'll admit it, you two are truly fated lovers." With a slash of her sword, Julie fell limp atop the dead Zack. Her decapitated head rolled off, only to be burned by the tips of Percy's sword.
"I'll deal with the remaining. You should go and rest."
"Alright..."
The death of the protagonist marks the end of her journey in this world. For the first time since becoming a zombie, Tora fell into a deep slumber.
Geschenke
-- Geschenk
erhalten Wöchentlicher Energiestatus
-- Power-
Rangliste 
-- Power-
Stein