Apocalypse's All-Rounder Mischief

Chapter 10

Magic Zombie (2)

‘What book?’

Maybe it was the book that the zombie who just died had in possession of?

Of course it can’t be.

‘Is it like a drop item?’

Somehow it seems

It’s an item that suddenly appeared as soon as you killed the zombie.

‘By the way, this is my first drop item.’

In the meantime, all the things Junyoung has acquired have been acquired through exploration, which is a unique ability.

However, it seems that items will drop just by killing monsters like now.

[The effect of the Zombie Transformation Potion is lost.][Strength is reduced by 5.]

In the meantime, the zombie state that had lasted for 15 minutes was released.

Although it was temporary, his strength increased by 5 and he was in a muscle zombie state.

It came back to the body with strength 1 again.

‘Damn it! Something is missing.’

The sensation of strength 6 and strength 1 is beyond imagination.

‘I wish I could increase my strength a little faster.’

How long do I have to live as a strong man?

As the level rises, the strength will also increase.

‘By the way, shall we see what kind of book it is?’

Junyoung picked up a shiny book next to the zombie corpse.

[You have obtained the Book of Sealed Ability.][Book of Sealed Ability]

-Description: It is a book that contains the contents of obtaining special abilities, but it is not known what it is because it is sealed. Pay the price to unlock the seal.

– Unsealing cost: 50 coins

‘Five! This?’

It’s a book of sealed powers!

‘Definitely. It’s a skill book.’

This means that you can learn new skills through this book.

‘Even so, I wish I had some combat skills.’

Of course, it’s sealed, so you don’t know what kind of ability this book has.

‘Any skill will be helpful once you learn it.’

But to unlock the seal, you have to pay a whopping 50 coins?

【Coins】 57

Fortunately, I have enough coins.

‘Isn’t 50 coins too expensive?’

Coins that were barely collected by killing dozens of zombies and even magical zombies.

Are most of them worth using?

Of course.

‘Now is not the time to save coins.’

Invest in new abilities!

You have to be strong to survive in this harsh apocalyptic reality.

‘But how do I unlock the seal?’

I cried out just in case.

“Unseal!”

Instantaneous notification.

[Would you like to spend 50 coins to unlock the book?]

It’s like this too.

Junyoung smiled and nodded.

“Yes.”

[50 coins are consumed.][The book’s seal is unlocked.][You have obtained the Book of Powers, “Reserve of Life”.]

‘Reserve life?’

Surprisingly, on the cover of the book, the words “Reserve vitality” appeared in Korean.

[Book of Ability – Life Reserve]

-Acquisition Condition: 5 Magic

‘I guess I need to have 5 magic to learn it.’

Fortunately, Junyoung’s magic stat is 7.

[Your magic is sufficient to learn Life Reserve.][Would you like to acquire a new ability?]

“Yes.”

of course you have to learn

I spent a whopping 50 coins for this.

Pararack.

At that moment, the book opened by itself and a mysterious light poured out of the bookshelf.

Wrath![You can consume your life force to create a stone imbued with the energy of life. This task is very painful, but it will be a wise choice if you are prepared for future crises…]

‘What is he saying now?’

The light from the book permeated Junyoung’s body, who was standing there with a puzzled expression, and then the book turned into dust and scattered.

Simultaneous audible notifications.

[You have learned the new ability 〈Reserve Life (Lv1)〉.]

Then, the ability description window appeared.

[Reserve Life (Lv1)]

-Description: Consumes your life force to create a stone imbued with the energy of life.

– Consumes 20 HP

-Result: Life Stone (Lv1) (Recovers 10 life when taken)

-Reuse time: 1 hour

Junyoung, who read the explanation, was stunned.

‘What is this?’

It just looks like the ability to manufacture a lifestone that restores 10 health when taken.

‘Oh! Manufacturing capacity again?’

I was expecting something like a strong attack ability or evasion ability.

Even the healing ability to restore life at least.

But anyway, this is good.

Being able to create a lifestone that works similarly to a potion in a fantasy novel would be a great ability.

‘after! But why are you consuming my life force!’

It also has a whopping 20 vitality.

Junyoung’s current health is 40 because of the +3 health option attached to the hard life armor.

In other words, you need to consume half of Junyoung’s maximum health to make a lifestone.

It is also not efficient as it can only recover 10 points, which is half of the life it sacrificed.

‘Besides, pain doesn’t seem like a joke, is it?’

Its vitality is reduced by half.

Of course you will feel a lot of pain.

‘It’s crazy to do this without suffering.’

You never know when the monsters will come.

In the midst of this, dropping half of your life is something you can’t do unless you’re determined to die.

Had I known it was such a skill, I would have never learned it.

Can’t you bite?

50 coins is a waste, and it’s almost crazy.

‘No. It’s garbage right now, but maybe someday it’ll be useful.’

It’s a skill you’ve learned before.

If you can’t get a bite now, let’s think about it as good as possible.

Junyoung looked down at the corpse of the zombie lying on the floor.

‘research!’

Drop items weren’t great, but if it’s a quest, it’s worth looking forward to.

[There are objects that can be explored in front.][Would you like to explore the corpse of a magical zombie?][Explore costs 10 mana.][Mana] 20/70

Fortunately, there is still mana left for two quests.

“Yes.”

In an instant, the corpse of the zombie scatters, and a card the size of the palm of your hand comes to mind.

[I found a Magical Zombie Knowledge Card.]

‘uh? Is that?’

It’s a familiar card.

Same size as the Goblin Knowledge card I got yesterday.

However, the picture on the card is different.

Because the figure of a magical zombie is drawn.

[Knowledge Card] Magical Zombie

-Effect: Strength +2

– Strength increases by 2 when equipped with a card.

The magic zombie in the card also seems to be alive.

[Only one knowledge card can be equipped.][The equipped knowledge card can be detached at any time, but the card’s effect disappears when detached.][Would you like to equip the Magical Zombie Knowledge Card?]

“Yes.”

In an instant, the card changed like smoke and disappeared.

[You have equipped the Magic Zombie Knowledge Card.][Your strength is increased by 2.][Strength] 3 (↑2)

Thanks to this, my strength increased to 3.

‘Oh oh!’

The muscles become hard, and strong power in both arms!

The same goes for legs.

‘Are you full of energy?’

Although it was not as good as the zombie transformation state, it was finally freed from the strength test.

‘Even so, my strength was 1 too much.’

3 isn’t too high, but it’s still better than 1.

【Stat】

strength 3

1 health (+3)

Agility 2

horsepower 7

dexterity 10

‘It’s getting better.’

level is the same.

Thanks to the knowledge cards and equipment, the combat power was gradually increasing.

‘Aren’t there more people coming?’

To be honest, normal zombies aren’t that scary anymore.

All you have to do is be careful with the magical zombie you just killed.

‘In the meantime, the fog has risen again.’

Suddenly, a thick fog formed nearby, and visibility was limited to about 10 meters near the building.

As a result, I couldn’t even see the people gathered in other buildings, especially convenience stores.

What happened to those people?

I can’t see it so I don’t know

‘Let’s return to the hideout for now.’

For now, it’s better to make a few more flamethrowers with the remaining 7 coins rather than rushing it.

Of course, Junyoung didn’t forget to explore the zombie corpses lying on the stairs.

[There are objects that can be explored in front.]

Among the piles of zombie corpses, there are five young lights of exploration.

[Mana] 10/70

But among them, there is only one chance to acquire something through exploration.

Unfortunately, there are only 10 mana points left.

The corpses of zombies disappear over time, so now you have to choose one of them.

‘It would be nice to have a mana recovery potion, but it’s a pity.’

I can’t help it.

The other 4 are abandoned.

[Explore the subject.][Search was successful.][You have found the lowest level Zombie Transformation Potion.]

Ah! Another transformation potion?

I was hoping for something a little better.

‘Still, the effect wasn’t bad.’

The effect of the zombie transformation potion is deceptive.

As long as you don’t attack zombies while transformed, you don’t have to worry about being killed by them.

‘Well, the more the better.’

After collecting the potion, Junyoung returned to Room 302.

***

After closing the front door of room 302, I finally relaxed and relaxed.

Kuruk!

sound from the boat

After all, I couldn’t even eat breakfast.

As soon as I woke up, I had to go to war with the zombies.

‘Let’s eat something and get refreshed.’

I looked through the window once more to see if the enemy was approaching the building.

‘The fog is thicker than before.’

You can’t see what’s outside.

‘after! It’s a really unpredictable climate. I don’t know how everyone is doing.’

In times like these, it is unavoidable for the family to be worried.

‘Even if you’ve survived until now, if you get caught by someone like a magical zombie, it’s the end.’

Junyoung sighed and then shook his head.

Don’t think useless thoughts.

When you think negatively, there is no limit.

Above all, worrying or worrying does not help in resolving the current situation.

‘Let’s eat something and get stronger.’

He must somehow survive.

That way you can meet your family.

Junyoung moved to the kitchen.

‘What do you eat?’

The good thing is canned food.

However, Junyoung stopped while trying to open the can.

‘for a moment! I don’t eat it casually. Let’s start with the ones with the short shelf life.’Yes.

Finding food will not be easy in the future.

Therefore, food with a long shelf life, such as canned food, dried noodles, and energy bars, should be saved as much as possible.

The same goes for rice.

There is a burner so you can cook rice using bottled water, but let’s put that aside.

For the future, it is wise to get rid of food that will go bad soon.

‘What’s in the refrigerator?’

Foods that need to be refrigerated, including milk and vegetables.

‘Milk has up to 3 days left before the expiration date.’

Only 5 1 liter milk cartons collected.

It should be eaten within 3 days.

If you are not going to eat vegetables right away, it would be better to dry them somehow.

‘Let’s fill our stomachs with milk and bread today.’

The bread is still fine, but after today, mold is on the way.

‘Coming to think of it, I should have eaten bread since yesterday.’

For some reason, the canned tuna I ate yesterday is a waste.

Why couldn’t I have thought the same as now?

Well, since it’s my first time experiencing an apocalypse, it’s natural.

‘You should save as much as possible in the future.’

Also, as soon as you can afford it, you should explore the surroundings and bring as much dry food and canned food as possible.

Securing food and water!

It is as essential to survival as increasing combat power.

‘I’m full, so I’ll buy some.’

Drinking milk also quenched my thirst.

Having regained his energy, Junyoung immediately found the materials for the flamethrower in the room and carried it to the living room.

6 lighters, 4 insect killers, and a bundle of wires.

This will allow you to try crafting a flamethrower 4 times.

[Crude Flamethrower]

-Durability 13/13

You can restore the flamethrower’s durability with the Golden Goblin’s self-repair hammer as it is now, but you can’t rely on it alone.

‘If the hammer breaks, it’s over.’

So, you need to craft an extra gun.

If possible, a weapon that is much more powerful than the crude flamethrower we have now.

[Production failed.][Production failed.][Production failed.]

But it failed three times in a row.

‘Oh!’

What’s the odds of success like this?

Moreover, in case of failure, all materials disappear.

In other words, if this fails again, it is impossible to even try to make a flamethrower unless you find an insect killer somewhere.

But will it fail again?

‘After three failures, usually a great success comes out.’

It was the same when making the frying pan Sanggap.

humanly speaking

Empty your mind and try one last!

[Production failed.][All crafting materials disappear.]

‘crazy!’

How did you fail 4 times in a row!!!

‘after! It’s too much.’

Only the scarce materials were blown away.

Fortunately, there is a Golden Goblin Auto Repair Hammer.

If it wasn’t for the hammer, it would have been really difficult.

[Your luck is changed in return for accumulated crafting failures.]

uh, what does this mean?

The payback of failure?

‘A change in your luck?’

Another notification came to Junyoung, who had a bewildered expression on her face.

[The chance of great success will be adjusted to 100% for one-time production.]

‘Ohh!’

100% jackpot?

This means that it will unconditionally be a huge success soon.

The problem is crafting materials!

There is a lighter and wire, but no insect killer.

‘for a moment! Could it be that there is no substitute for that?’

Junyoung’s eyes turned to one place.

14 barrels of butane gas.