"Stay calm. We need to observe what these zombies will do before we can effectively counter them. Initiating an attack prematurely would surely put us at a disadvantage." he counseled.As if on cue, the lead zombie let out a series of guttural growls. Judging from the energy it emitted, it was a variant with electrical superpowers—its strength was formidable, likely at level 6. The air itself seemed affected by the ominous aura it exuded. Its potency was almost overwhelming.If a regular zombie could cultivate itself to level 6, it was not improbable that Clunky, another player in this high-stakes game, could have reached the level 6 mid-quota. Hubert shook his head, dismissing the thought. Raymond hadn't even reached level 6 quota peak; there was no way Clunky could match him. Thus, Clunky was likely at the very peak of level 6 quota low, while the zombie before them was at its lower end.Based on the zombie's powerful but unstable energy, it could be inferred that it had recently le
In immediate response, the Superhumans retreated. Hubert then erected a metal wall behind Lancelot's mesh to prevent it from stretching too thin. Lava and electric orbs were thus held at bay. Hubert exchanged a glance with Lancelot:"Good teamwork!""We do have a connection, don’t we... ha ha…"This conversation stung Domi, who twitched a wry smile. He too wanted to coordinate with Hubert but had instead been shackled to the inept Phelan, whose creativity was severely lacking. The frustration was unbearable.Yet both Hubert and Lancelot understood the true import of their words. A life-bond allowed them a heightened level of synergy, a mutual understanding that ran deep.The thwarted fireball infuriated the zombie leader, but it also created an area where the lava had cooled, no longer a scalding or burning threat. The zombie leader growled orders for its underlings to attack.Facing over fifteen Level 5 quota peak zombies, Hubert called for a strategic retreat:"Fall back, prepare fo
Their eyes shifted toward Jacob, who remained stoically indifferent, not sparing them even a cursory glance. In less than twenty seconds, nearly ten zombies were incinerated, leaving not even a speck of ash."It's like they've vanished into thin air."Hubert stood frozen, awestruck by the sheer force of Jacob's newfound power. It was a boon, but also a potential detriment. Jacob had jumped from a level 5 high quota to a level 6 low quota, leveling up two tiers at once. Could he sustain this expenditure of energy?Now only the alpha zombie and its four minions remained. Seemingly contemplating flight, the alpha zombie hesitated; its entire squad had been annihilated in a single move. To claim it felt no fear would be an outright lie. It seemed torn between attacking and retreating. Hubert sensed its dread. While not as sophisticated as Raymond or Clunky, this zombie's intelligence was not to be underestimated. It was quick to assess perilous situations and to react accordingly.Its ras
"Damn it! That bastard Canis nearly cost me an arm!" Gideon was the first to express his indignation after being healed. Though his words were laced with venom, they were devoid of genuine malice. This was a common form of teammate banter, and he continued: "If you weren't knocked out, I'd have beaten you senseless!"His fury mounting, Gideon was interrupted by Caradoc's soft cough. He immediately turned his attention to the younger man: "How are you holding up? Feeling better?""The pain's gone, thankfully. Good thing I leveled up to 6, otherwise...""Once he wakes up, he's going to get an earful from me!""Count on it!""Absolutely!"The emotional exchange between Gideon and Caradoc cast Enda into a somber mood as he stood at a distance. He glanced at Allan, who paid him no mind. Enda's hands tightened into fists, as if willing his blood to boil.Hubert, having helped Nicholas to his feet, moved on to assist Jacob, clapping him on the shoulder: "Feeling better?""Much. You've expend
Though he spoke such words, Lancelot proceeded to funnel his energy into the Energy Stone. Hubert knew his friend was half-jesting, using humor to assuage his own fears. He gripped Lancelot's shoulder once more and reiterated: "You possess the reservoir for three different Superpower systems within you. I'm currently storing a significant amount of energy for you as well. You are more than capable of leveling up. Don't let me down.""I... I understand."Lancelot hesitated and turned away. Despite having resolved to deepen his relationship with Canis, Hubert's allure shook the softer recesses of his heart. 'How can he be so irresistibly captivating?' Lancelot pondered, unable to fully withdraw his affection.He had experienced countless one-night stands, but Hubert was a unique intoxicant. Like fine wine, the more he had, the more entranced he became—impossible to forsake. Now, he understood why so many would willingly die for Hubert.Jacob, Winston, himself, Dominic Henry, and lastly,
Gideon nodded, signaling his understanding before joking: "So we should just use him as a human shield in every battle, very convenient.""How despicable! To think you'd betray a teammate like that!""Flattery will get you nowhere!""You're shameless!"Hubert pursed his lips, his thoughts drifting to Canis. Would he willingly become the frontline of every battle, just as Gideon suggested? After all, Canis was purely a supportive Superhuman; he couldn't simply morph into a defensive one.Defensive Superhumans used their superpowers to counter blows, whereas Canis had to physically absorb the impact. The two scenarios were fundamentally different. If, by unfortunate chance, he was depleted of energy and directly hit, it would be akin to losing half his life. Wasn't that equally dangerous?The more Hubert thought about it, the more his flesh crawled. Although Canis wasn't his biological brother, they had been brothers in arms for twenty years. Hubert couldn't bear to watch him march towa
For a moment, Canis found it difficult to believe what he was hearing. Although he had suspected as much, Hubert's revelation surpassed his wildest comprehension. He inquired again:"You can manipulate others?""Indeed, I can manipulate others.""You're not joking with me, are you?"A twisted smile began to form on Canis's lips. He had never imagined that he, too, could control other people's Superpowers. This exceeded any predictions he had made. Hubert then escalated his revelations, breaching even further the boundaries of Canis's understanding:"My control is expansive. I can control multiple people at the same time and harness multiple Superpowers simultaneously.""Impossible!"Stunned, Canis stood frozen. He had perused countless ancient tomes, yet this was the first time he'd come across the concept of 'expansive control,' especially over someone else's Superpowers!He felt as if he were confined in an inescapable prison, fearing that any struggle might inadvertently injure oth
Hubert's chest heaved with inexplicable dread. Though heartless—quite literally—he felt an unyielding tightness there. The prospect of fighting Raymond tore at him like nothing else; the thought that Raymond might not even recognize him deepened the cut. But if Raymond did recognize him, would he arrive before Raymond's act of self-annihilation?Either scenario was equally heart-wrenching!Now Hubert's party began to mobilize, journeying toward the epicenter where the meteorite had landed. An unseen pressure intensified with each step they took. Their only viable option was to forge ahead, for in moving forward lay their only glimpse at the light of life. Staying put to await a zombie assault would leave them facing stronger foes.Their sole course was to infiltrate zombie territory, eliminate them, and harvest their Energy Stones to augment their powers."We've barely covered some ground and already we're encountering so many zombies; God knows what other kinds of zombies await us fu