Without hesitation, Memphis activated the skill book, letting it dissolve into a translucent light that enveloped him.This must be a skill from the "Magician" profession, an incredibly unique skill.In a one-on-one battle, Memphis could use this skill to reduce his opponent's hostility, or even deceive them, creating an unexpected advantage. However, this skill only affects one target at a time, at least as it currently stands without any enhancements.If he dared to charge into a sea of thousands of corpses, there would still be 9,999 zombies ready to tear him apart, and the one remaining likely wouldn't shed any tears.The system's method for dropping monster skills always follows certain principles: the skills that drop will either counter the monster or grant the same abilities as the monster.The "We Are Friends" skill is a bit of a mix of both categories. It counters the mindlessness of brute strength, while also providing a "similar to monsters" ability in the literal sense.W
Memphis didn’t respond, only thinking to her.'Big chest, scaredy-cat. Worry about yourself.'With that thought, he turned and jumped out the window, moving swiftly through the buildings, passing through the second and first defense lines, and approaching the outskirts of the zombie horde.Watching Memphis’s retreating figure, Wallflower’s face flushed with anger, and she had an urge to raise her gun and shoot a few rounds at him.“Damn scoundrel.”Memphis crossed the first defense line, now only about 700 meters away from the zombie horde. This meant that in just over an hour, the battle would officially begin.He snapped his fingers, and a 2.5-meter-tall ice zombie slowly formed and then started lumbering off into the distance. Memphis followed, steadily advancing toward the zombie horde.The plan was simple: cause some disruption and apply pressure, not to fully engage in battle. Creating a few ice zombies to distract and appear weaker was enough. As for how many zombies they could
Just a moment ago, the F1 zombie had narrowly dodged a fatal attack by contorting its body in a bizarre way. But Memphis was certain that if Wallflower were given another chance to shoot freely, she would have wiped out all three of those evolved zombies.She was terrifying—far superior not only to Kathy but to anyone else around.As expected, when faced with such a significant threat, a mournful wail suddenly echoed from somewhere far off in the direction of Sunset Boulevard:"Oeeeeee..."Memphis's heart sank as he heard the sorrowful cry. The hidden enemy had unleashed a deadly targeting move, signaling imminent danger.According to the original plan, he was supposed to be the one drawing the attention of the hidden threat, allowing Wallflower to snipe in peace. But now, she had become the standout, and the hidden enemy's targeting cry had locked onto her instead.One full-force hit from it would surely knock out Wallflower, who was only a level 5 Transcendent.In a split-second dec
More than a minute later, Wallflower slowly asked:"What do you want?"Memphis smiled slightly and replied:"I want to borrow this equipment from you for a day."Wallflower immediately nodded in agreement:"Fine, you can borrow it."So straightforward.When two smart people talk, it’s always that easy.Memphis stepped forward and took the cloak from Wallflower's hand, and immediately, a mechanical voice devoid of any emotion echoed in his mind."Ding! Level 4 Protective Cloak. Attributes: +3 to all stats. Enhancement Skill: Shield. When taking damage exceeding 30 points of defense, automatically increases defense by 45 points for 60 seconds. Cooldown: 8 hours per charge. Maximum accumulation of 3 charges. The equipment is immune to dirt and can transform into any appearance.""So... powerful..."Memphis couldn’t help but mutter in amazement.This piece of equipment was essentially a true turtle shell. Jarred’s third-tier skill, Transmutation Of The Hermit, after three rounds of enhanc
Seeing that she still had a wary look in her eyes, he took three more steps back until he was at the door, then opened it and said casually:"Miss Wallflower, there was once a monk who was asked, 'Master, when you see a beautiful woman, do you feel attracted? Do you feel moved?' Do you know how the monk replied?""The monk said, 'I am a man, and of course, I like beautiful women. When I see a beautiful woman, I do feel attracted. But while I may feel attracted, I do not act on it. I think, but I do not act.'""Miss Wallflower, I am not a monk, nor a saint. When I see you, of course, I have dark thoughts—it's human nature... But I control both my thoughts and my actions. I have not done anything disrespectful or dark towards you. Even when you read my mind, you found no such thoughts. I do not act. So, what more can I do to prove my innocence?"Memphis had already stepped out into the hallway, leaving Wallflower half-lying, half-sitting on the bed in the small room.He smirked and cont
Using a laser pointer, he indicated the largest map on the long table and said:"The zombie horde is approaching the first defense line. On Sapphire Avenue, they are only 192 meters away; on Sunset Boulevard and Whispering, they are over 200 meters away.""The total number of zombies on Sapphire Avenue is 10,038. Of these, over 9,000 are regular zombies, nearly 1,000 are large-handed zombies at levels 8 and 9, along with 42 evolved zombies. The most notable are two F2-type speed zombies at levels 21 and 20, and two P2-type strength zombies at levels 22 and 20. Below them, there are 13 speed zombies above level 15, 11 strength zombies above level 15. The remaining zombies are below level 15. The defensive types include four zombies at levels 18, 17, 19, and 20...""On Sunset Boulevard, the total number of zombies is similar, but the concentration of high-level zombies is highest here, as expected of the main enemy force. There’s one P2-type strength zombie at level 25, another at level
Memphis's words ignited a fire in everyone, and they all shouted loudly:"Victory!"Memphis could see the burning determination in the eyes of all the squad leaders, and he was quite satisfied with this. Clenching his fist, he said with a firm tone:"To ensure this spirit of determination, I am now issuing martial law: anyone who dares to flee or desert in the face of the enemy will be executed on the spot, and their entire family will be enslaved to build the fortress walls!""The enforcers of this martial law will be the squad leaders!"Memphis paused for a moment, then continued in a deep voice:"You should all urge your team members to follow this order strictly. It would be best if I didn't have to deal with it personally."Hearing Memphis's cold tone, everyone present felt a chill in the air and couldn't help but shudder.Memphis usually kept a low profile, his demeanor always reserved, and he rarely engaged in casual conversation with others. Aside from his interactions with Ja
After allowing everyone to digest the information, Memphis gently waved his hand and said:"Go prepare. In half an hour, we'll set off!""Understood!"Watching the line of squad leaders leave to convey the information to their squads and supervise, Memphis finally exhaled a tired sigh, raising his hands to rub his temples to ease the headache.Being the leader is never easy. Observing people, using people, managing people, manipulating hearts, balancing interests, showing punishment, offering benefits... It’s not just about wanting it; it requires considering many factors, combining kindness and power, and even a slight difference can lead to drastically different outcomes.People are not machines. Managing a machine is hard enough; managing a team with members ranging from cunning to foolish is ten thousand times harder. Moreover, his team included loyal members, hesitant ones, and even those directly on the opposite side—there were all kinds.Perhaps being a crime boss like Cormac i