2025-01-11 21:01:03The sound of water splashing echoed inside a fashion store turned makeshift hideout. While Rosa bathed in the store's restroom, Memphis wasn’t idle. He laid out a spread of food on the table and began eating with gusto.
His recovery stat, bolstered by the meat of a level-18 mutant fish, had reached a solid 45 points. At this rate, he was recovering 1 stamina and 1 intelligence every 2 minutes, and if he relaxed and closed his eyes, it would improve to 1 recovery every 40 seconds. This was an incredible rate.
"If only my recovery stat hit 60 points.” he muttered between bites. "I could sustain mid-level combat indefinitely without worrying about running out of potential. I wonder what kind of recovery-class skill my profession will unlock..."
As Memphis continued
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After ten minutes of observation, his brows furrowed deeply.There wasn’t a single rat or cockroach in sight."Could this really be the target...?"He stepped back about a kilometer and spoke into his radio in a low voice: “Deploy drones to the intersection of LB1 and HG Streets."Following his command, three drones buzzed into the air. Through the radio, Memphis issued several instructions before leaping backward, retreating further.No sane person would provoke a hornet’s nest and remain nearby to get stung.Well, that wasn’t entirely true. At Hope Town, there was that one
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When direct questioning didn’t work, she resorted to provoking Memphis, needling him with a statement so absurd it would compel him to counter with his knowledge.Through this, she could glean more about the force that had terrorized the Mộc family for the past 24 days.She assumed Memphis was trying to draw her attention with his aloof and cool demeanor. Thus, she struck at his apparent need to showcase himself, creating an opportunity for him to display his knowledge while she quietly absorbed it for free.For the privileged, wealth isn’t solely about material possessions or money. Material wealth is fleeting, intellectual wealth endures. Only by wielding knowledge effectively can successive generations maintain their social standing and prosperity.
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 726:
Before them, waves of frost and tiny snowflakes formed and solidified rapidly. The external spiritual force clashing against the Ice Armor caused it to tremble faintly, depleting four points of Memphis's intelligence. Nevertheless, it absorbed the attack entirely.The assault wasn’t particularly strong, even if it had landed, it wouldn’t have caused significant harm.A few seconds later, the mournful wailing finally reached their location. Memphis, long accustomed to the eerie and deranged cadence of such sounds, remained unfazed. Rosa, on the other hand, turned pale as a sheet, her eyes wide with terror as if she had encountered the most horrifying thing in her life.The attack subsided after about two seconds. The Ice Armor dissipated, leaving behind faint trac
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 727:
The northernmost region of Renaissance County, Cloudy Town.Allan stood on an elevated vantage point in Zone C, his eyes fixed on Zone B, his expression growing heavier by the moment.The boundary wall had thinned to just 33 meters—a reduction of 8 meters after a single day of rest. If this trend continued, in four days, the zombies from Dragon Light County would breach the defenses.Not that four days were needed; the zombies were already infiltrating. In just two hours since morning, Allan had tallied 1,200 zombies successfully crossing the wall, including one terrifying F2 Level 29 mutant. Across all of Renaissance, no one could stand against such a creature—it would kill anyone who dared confront it in an instant.At that moment, the radio clipped to his waist crackled with a signal."Captain, we've lost contact with Anton Powell's team."Hearing this, Allan's pupils contracted sharply.Anton, eager to redeem himself for his prior misdeeds involving embezzlement, had volunteered t
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 728:
Choosing to personally lead a search mission contradicted the stability Allan typically embodied. Moreover, it directly opposed the responsibilities entrusted to him by higher-ups. Outwardly composed, Allan was undoubtedly battling a storm within.As the highest-ranking officer, Allan was responsible for the safety and welfare of nearly 100 personnel. Stepping away from his position to focus on a less critical mission jeopardized the overarching priorities of the group. This choice signaled instability.Balancing the weight of six lives against nearly a hundred, the disparity in importance was stark. Allan might argue that the hundred were safe while the six faced immediate danger, but why not delegate the task? What if Anton wasn’t among the missing?This inconsistenc
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 729:
Memphis's decision to appoint Gemma as captain of the third company, aside from assigning a woman to lead other women, stemmed primarily from her deep conviction in protecting her subordinates and her unwavering hatred of zombies.Among the senior officers, Gemma was unique. While she had not lost family to the war, she had endured the most profound psychological impact from witnessing its horrors.She hated zombies more than anyone else and loathed her own perceived weakness even more. If only her blade had been sharper, her strike more precise, that F2 Level 21 zombie might have died, and no one else would have had to. She sought revenge for Raymond Lee, Samir, and everyone else who had fallen.Memphis valued this mindset above all else. He needed Gemma to instill the same resolve and hatred for zombies in the women under her command.Women, by nature, are often more emotionally vulnerable. Whether they like it or not, they tend to cry more easily, feel more hurt, spiral into despai
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Memphis publicly punished corruption, a perfect opportunity to cut down a commander or at least suppress credibility. Yet Memphis refrained, affirming his commitment to protection.Memphis appointed two battalion leaders instead of three, willingly sidelining Wylie to elevate Lazarus, granting him command in an official capacity. He was not left as a mere figurehead—this was a testament to sincerity.Memphis entrusted Jarred with handling the Lakeside issue, while Lazarus and Jarred jointly led the military security division, affirming a promise of high-level consultation rights.Most importantly, Memphis allowed Lazarus to lead the strongest forces, the most seasoned and critical core team, through Whiskey County, where Lakeside forces were stationed—a profound gesture of trust.Even the central forces were entrusted to Lazarus, stationed at the lion’s mouth. With such faith, who could question the authenticity of his deputy commander position?Ten minutes after the drones took fligh
Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 731:
For two sides to connect smoothly, a common ground, a strong conduit, was essential.A former soldier was the perfect conduit. Being appointed deputy commander of a secessionist organization made him even more suitable.This man was the only one who could earn a degree of trust from both factions."Memphis... Thank you."Lazarus muttered these heartfelt words to himself.He understood that his leader was giving him a chance to rid himself of his deepest guilt.He had been tormenting himself as a traitor. But if he could personally establish the bridge, allowing the two sides of Grieving River to re
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With his extensive knowledge of the extraordinary, Memphis quickly came to a conclusion about Big Black Dog:"Evolution?"The dog was currently at Level 29. It had consumed vast quantities of magical crystals, potions, zombie flesh, and countless extraordinary treasures. If it didn’t evolve after all that, it would truly be a disgrace to its lineage.Big Black Dog’s evolution delighted Memphis. If this dumb dog broke through to Level 30, Hope Town would finally have a true powerhouse. Be it mutated snakes or frogs, one strike would flatten them.Moreover, the fact that the dog chose to evolve here, without any concern for external dangers, indicated its absolute trust in the safety of this area.Both Shaina and Big Black Dog had, in their own ways, demonstrated their trust in Hope Town’s security on the same day. It was a good omen.Jarred, standing anxiously nearby, couldn’t help but ask nervously after seeing his boss bark and receive no response from the pet:"Boss, what’s wrong wi
Chapter 761:
In Hope Town, those who were soft and delicate often chose lighter roles. Few made it to the ranks of official soldiers by Day 25 of the apocalypse, as the path was grueling, taxing both physically and mentally, often at the expense of one’s appearance.Pressed under the immense aura radiating from Memphis, Paula bit her lip and decisively raised her hand. In her palm spun five rapidly rotating fire blades, a sign of her determination to try rather than retreat.Seeing her resolve, the onlookers grew attentive, their anticipation palpable.The five second-tier Fire Blades in Paula’s hand began spinning faster, showing signs of merging into a single, cohesive fiery wheel.However, courage couldn’t quell her nerves. The Fire Wheel was uneven, fluctuating between cohesion and separation, on the verge of exploding prematurely.Osiris grew agitated, nearly shouting in frustration. Memphis, on the other hand, merely furrowed his brows slightly and instructed calmly:"Release it."Whoosh.Pa
Chapter 760:
At this moment, he swung his hand forward, sending the half-meter Fire Wheel hurtling toward the wooden dummy stationed at the enemy's position. Upon impact, it exploded with a deafening roar, unleashing eight massive arcs of fire that engulfed a 40-meter radius in a fiery inferno.The continuous burning effect became evident. Even in the barren clearing, where nothing substantial remained, flames roared with increasing intensity. Each second saw the fire spreading wider, melting sand and gravel into molten sludge. The fiery devastation painted the sky crimson with its overwhelming heat.The surrounding team members watched the scene in stunned silence, their bodies trembling. If such an attack were directed at them, there would be no escape—they’d be reduced to charred remains in seconds.Osiris pointed at the massive blaze in the distance and said:"This is nearly the maximum power of the third-tier Fire Blade that I can unleash. Both the inward compression and outward release forms
Chapter 759:
Once connected, he followed Osiris's steps, using his willpower to continuously enhance his control over the skill.After ten seconds, the Fire Blade indeed shrank in size, turned blue, increased in pressure, and spun twice as fast as before.Seeing this, the team member grinned widely and laughed: “It works! Haha, it works! I did it!"However, as he laughed, the fiery blade began to wobble uncontrollably. Within moments, it lost its compressed state with a faint puff and reverted to normal—even showing signs of extinguishing.Osiris, witnessing this, roared angrily: “Focus! Stay focused! Damn it, do you want to kill someone? If you release a half-baked compressed strike, it's more dangerous than a basic attack. It might even explode on the spot! You're training, not fooling around—what the hell are you laughing about?"His frustration was justified. Osiris had endured countless explosions while perfecting Fire Wheel, and the mere thought of it triggered his lingering trauma.Luckily,
Chapter 758:
Osiris wanted those wielding Fire Blade to master the skill to the point where the first dummy could burn entirely without the second dummy being affected by the "continuous burning" effect.Why? So that melee fighters working alongside ranged attackers wouldn’t be hindered by friendly fire, wouldn’t fear being accidentally struck, and wouldn’t be obstructed by or trapped behind flaming zombies.The official member who had just been scolded by Osiris failed this test. His Fire Blade strike produced six flaming blades. Five ignited the first dummy, while one mistakenly hit the second dummy, reducing both to ashes.If the second dummy had been a melee teammate fighting on the front lines, it would have been a case of accidental manslaughter.At this point, Osiris stepped into the training area. The logistics crew, understanding his intentions, quickly replaced the burnt dummies with two fresh ones, setting them up within the target circle.The new dummies were placed just 15 cm apart. N
Chapter 757:
Setting aside the reconnaissance report, Memphis turned to two documents on his desk. One was a criminal wanted notice from Harbor Line District, with Gemma’s name prominently listed, and the other was a communique regarding facilitating contact for the relatives of surviving residents.After a careful 10-minute review, Memphis assigned two tasks to Amanda for execution.The final item on his evening agenda was reviewing the combat footage of Jarred versus the mutated snake.Picking up the video recorder, Memphis yawned as he played back the scene of a two-legged human and a legless reptile locked in an intense chase."This snake looks pretty strong…”"Is this a water snake?”“Spitting venom like that... nasty.”“Damn, it’s fast as hell…”“If it were chasing me, I’d be screwed immediately…”“What? That Void Strike, a fourth-tier skill, is insane…”“I wonder how snake meat tastes…”“Grilled, it tastes grilled. Boiled, it tastes boiled…”“I’ve heard snake-infused liquor is excellent…”“
Chapter 756:
The consequences were too severe for anyone to risk. Even the most greedy wouldn’t dare.And for those thinking they could abscond with the skill? Escape where? Lakeside? That was laughable. How far could they run? For how long?Memphis activated the gray-white skill, carefully focusing on it. In an instant, a mechanical system voice echoed in his ears:"Ding! Fourth-tier active skill: 'Tiger Lost in the Plains.' Skill attribute: Creates a suppression zone with a 10-meter radius around the user. Enemies entering this zone cannot deal critical damage to the user and take an additional 10-30% random damage from the user's attacks. Skill consumption: 10 stamina, 5 intellect. Skill duration: 10 seconds. Skill cooldown: 60 seconds. Can be enhanced and advanced."As the mechanical voice faded, Memphis couldn't help but feel an odd expression crossing his face."Seriously, how can a skill name sound this 'dramatic'?""'Tiger Lost in the Plains'—clearly derived from the idiom 'A tiger humbled
Chapter 755:
In the world of the underworld, one’s fate isn’t entirely their own.In the world of skills, abilities aren’t entirely one’s own.In the world of zombies, existence isn’t entirely their own.These days, even being a zombie isn’t easy.Zombies must endure various constraints, unable to "live" as they please.Even if they remain still, they instinctively feel hunger and are driven to seek humans to devour. Once they find humans, they risk being destroyed. Even if they don’t actively hunt, humans will seek them out to kill, drawn by the experience and resources they carry. Their very existence is intrinsically tied to the underworld.If there’s no food, they can starve, hiding lazily in backyards without provoking anyone. They could choose to avoid the world, gaze at the sky and ground, and resolve to be kind and virtuous zombies. But even then, they aren’t free. Zombies that sit quietly like tame dogs will still be dragged off by Manipulation Types to act as errand runners, unaware of w
Chapter 754:
The zombie-attracting waves emitted by the Manipulation Type, Manipulate M3 Dragon Light, were expanding. Its ability to replenish its forces suggested its war machine’s sustainability, with no risk of depleting resources.The report ended there, leaving Memphis deep in thought, his brows tightly knitted.With its current arsenal, Hope Town was unlikely to withstand the 110,000-strong zombie horde.The Soul Suppression attacks from M3 had an exceptionally long range. Meanwhile, Hope Town’s long-range firepower consisted of only three 2a28 Grom cannons, which were far too sparse. The remaining weaponry lacked sufficient range, forcing them into mid- or close-range combat—a perilous endeavor.“
