Chapter 9: Who’s the Winner?

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“You absorbed the essence of the skeleton. Your body has become even stronger.”

“Your Strength has increased by 6 points, and your Constitution has increased by 8 points.”

…

York heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the system notification.

“I almost died.”

York’s Constitution had increased by 8 points, so his HP had increased by 15. He now had 16 HP.

For now, he didn’t have to worry about being crushed to death by a rock.

He looked at the center of the battlefield again. More than ten undead were still fighting, but the outcome of the battle could already be determined.

The eventual winner would be decided between a Level 19 Rotten Zombie and a Level 20 Skeleton Mage.

Of course, that was if York didn’t join the battle.

“Since they like fighting so much, I’ll let them continue.”

York was prepared to take advantage of them. He would appear to reap the rewards when the final winner was decided.

Looking at the dozens of skeletons around him, York used Devour to absorb them again.

“You have absorbed the essence of the skeleton. Your Strength has increased by 6 points, and your Agility has increased by 8 points.”

“You have absorbed the essence of the skeleton. Your Constitution has increased by 7 points, and your Intelligence has increased by 6 points.”

…

A few minutes later, the battle had reached its final stage.

Roar!

A Rotten Zombie wailed and was blown away by the flames.

But at the same time, several Rotten Zombies rushed forward and attacked the Skeleton Mage with their sharp claws.

Not far away, a flesh monster that was more than three meters tall was staring at the Skeleton Mage with its crimson eyes.

It was the Level 19 Rotten Zombie.

In terms of strength alone, this zombie was no match for the Skeleton Mage, but unlike other monsters, it had a certain level of intelligence.

It did not choose to charge towards the final enemy and fight. Instead, it sent minions to deplete the Skeleton Mage’s strength.

On the other hand, it was waiting for an opportunity to launch a lethal strike.

Although the Skeleton Mage was level 20, he was still alone. Under wave after wave of zombies, he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

Furthermore, in the battle just now, he was unfortunately hit by the Rotten Zombie’s claws and fell into a state of corrosion. Now, his HP was decreasing every second.

Even his magic power was almost exhausted.

One had to know that he was a Mage. If he could not use skills, he would not be able to fight against these zombies with just his four fixed attributes. He might not even be a match for a Level 15 Skeleton Swordsman.

Even so, he did not choose to escape. Undead creatures were least afraid of death.

He was unwilling to accept this. He had fought so hard until now, and all the dark stones here would soon be his.

How could he give up now?

It was impossible!

Crack!

A Rotten Zombie found an opportunity to bite the Skeleton Mage’s thigh, and its sticky venom sprayed on the Skeleton Mage like maggots.

The Skeleton Mage’s jaw creaked and groaned.

He kept swinging his arms, biting and scratching with his teeth, but he couldn’t get the zombie off his thigh.

Right at that moment, the Level 19 Zombie Boss that had been in the distance moved.

It pounced towards the Skeleton Mage’s head like a vulture.

The Skeleton Mage could not dodge in time and his head was bitten off. His huge skeleton body swayed twice and fell to the ground.

Dozens of Rotten Zombies made horrible noises. They had knocked down all their enemies. They were the final winners.

…

Not far away, York watched the scene coldly.

At this moment, he had already absorbed most of the skeletons around him, and his HP had reached 76.

He was not at his peak, but he no longer had to worry about being instantly killed.

York smiled when he saw the zombies cheering in the center of the battlefield.

“You mere undead creatures want this dark stone? Dream on!”

Bright red flames gathered in his palm.

The next moment, like a ray of light breaking through the dark night, it landed in front of a group of rotten corpses.

Bang!

Intense flames instantly exploded like a fire lotus, engulfing all the Rotten Zombies around.

The Rotten Zombies who had just finished a huge battle were already in a bad state. With just one attack, several zombies were killed instantly.

The zombies let out terrifying roars when they were suddenly attacked. They looked at the direction where the fireball came from with red eyes.

A hideous skeleton walked out from the darkness.

York looked at the angry faces of the monsters with disdain.

“As mindless zombies, you have done well.”

“Now, all of you can die!”