A red chain suddenly lashes out, quickly wrapping around a zombie and then launching it into the sky. Shawn Kindle continues to swing his corruption chains, using them to decimate scores of the undead.
Milady Benson: Is it just me... (Milady said before leaping into the air, stabbing her red knives into the skull of a large zombie, quickly bringing it down)... Or are these guys getting bigger and stronger? (Milady asks, pulling out her knives from the head of the zombie)
Silas Gravestone: Inspect. (Silas whispered, inspecting the dead zombies)
[Inspect]
[Name: Super Zombie]
[Race: Humanoid Type Nightmare Being]
[Level: Low Grade Nightmare Being]
[Skills: Undead Physiology]
[Status: Untamed]
Silas Gravestone: Not quite, these zombies are different from the ones we've been fighting. They're stronger, but still just low grades... But something feels wrong here. (Silas tells them, expressing his worry)
Seth Wild: What are you talking about? This place is great! (Seth replied, slamming an axe into the chest of a large zombie, and then quickly using his second axe to divorce its head from its body)... At least we're getting a great workout. (Seth tells him with a satisfied grin)
Silas Gravestone: These zombies might have been tampered with, their corruption feels too pure, like something you'd see in a high grade. Which leads me to believe that there must be some higher power at play here. (Silas explains to them)
Susie Walters: So you're saying someone might be messing with us right now. But aren't you supposed to be in charge, why would someone defy your authority? (Susie asks him coldly)
Silas Gravestone: I don't know, but I'm going to get to the bottom of this. But for now we push forward, take down more zombies until we reach the lord of this domain. (Silas tells them firmly)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: So lemme get this straight, our brave and fearless leader has no idea what he's doing. Wow, I'm so happy to be stuck on this team. (Zeus mocks Silas, while sitting on a massive mound of dead zombies, their remains oozing with corruption energy)
Harry: Know your place, Destroyer. Do not forget who you're talking to. (Harry warns him, his undead form radiating with immense power)
Silas Gravestone: Now's not the time, Harry. Do you know what's going on, who's buffing these zombies. (Silas asks)
Harry: Your assumptions are correct, you are being tested. But not just by anyone, your grandfather has deemed it fit to challenge you this day. I have already been summoned to return to his side, and I'm guessing that once I leave, the true test will begin. (Harry explains, his undead expression one of sadness)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: So it's your fault we've been wasting our time here? Go ahead and leave then, let's get this over with already. (Zeus stands, getting ready to face any challenge)
Harry: I apologize for leaving my place by your side, I will pray for your success. But before I leave I must warn you of one thing. Be prepared for anything. (Harry tells him, worry written all over his face)
Silas Gravestone: Thanks, but I'll be fine. This isn't the first time I've been tested. (Silas tells him confidently)
Harry: Stay safe, Young Master. I wish you the best of luck. (Harry tells him, before vanishing into thin air)
Seth Wild: Ah, who needs him? We've still got a Destroyer on our side, we've got this. (Seth stated confidently)
Milady Benson: Yeah, you're right. We do got this. (Milady smiles, now feeling better about their odds of survival)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: Do you honestly think I would protect any of you? I am here to get stronger, nothing more, nothing less. So you better be ready for what comes next. (Zeus tells them boldly)
Silas Gravestone: He's right, knowing my grandfather, he'll want to really challenge us. Which means we must play by his rules. No nightmares or dream beings, we're fighting with our own strength. But also protect each other if you can, no one's dying here today. (Silas tells them, staring directly at Zeus)
Suddenly the earth beneath their feet begins to tremble and quake, and off in the distance a large undead hand bursts out of the ground, soon followed by the massive upper body of an enormous zombie.
The giant zombie glares at the invaders with its blood red eyes, letting out a terrifying roar to assert its dominance. Shortly after that more zombies begin to crawl out of their graves, snarling at Silas and the others, numbering over a hundred strong.
[You Have Encountered A Very Dangerous Nightmare Being]
[Be Cautious]
[Name: King Of The Undead]
[Race: Humanoid Type Nightmare Being]
[Level: Medium Grade Nightmare Being]
[Title: Domain Lord]
[Skills: Apocalypse Creation]
[Status: ????]
[New Quest Received]
[Defeat The King Of The Undead]
[Quest Reward]
[Level Up And More]
[Quest Penalty]
[A Very Painful Death]
Silas Gravestone: Remember what I told you, we'll be fighting this thing together. And we'll win! (Silas tells them firmly, preparing himself for this fight)
Milady Benson: Do you really think we can beat that thing? (Milady asks in fear, rightfully worried about their chances of victory)
Seth Wild: What's the point of asking, let's just get this fight started! (Seth smiles as corruption energy surrounds his body, encasing him in a suit of blood red armour)... Come get some uglies! (Seth yells as he rushes forward, his axes violently cutting down the zombies in his path)
Milady Benson: I honestly can't deal with all this stress by myself. Can you please be my partner, Shawn? (Milady asked sweetly, holding onto his arm to really put pressure on the guy)
Shawn Kindle: Uhhh, Sure! I'd love to be your partner! Wait, I didn't mean it like that! I meant like fighting partners, not relationship partners! Because you know, we're not in a relationship... right? (Nervous laugh) I'm gonna stop talking now. (Shawn tells her before quickly donning his red armour, now ready to fight alongside her)
Milady Benson: Watch my back, alright? (Milady smiles before rushing into battle, her knives separating limbs as she quickly moves through the horde of undead)
The corruption chains are released from Shawn's armour, swinging wildly with enough force to send dozens of zombies flying. These zombies are much stronger than the one's they've been fighting, so he can't rip them apart as easily.
Shawn Kindle: So you're tough guys, huh? Then let's add some, Spikes! (Shawn yells, sharpening the chains with razor sharp spikes)... Aaaaaaaargh!!!! (Shawn bellows, using all his strength to decimate the zombies standing before him)
[Inspect]
[Name: Super Zombie]
[Race: Humanoid Type Nightmare Being]
[Level: Normal Grade Nightmare Being]
[Skills: Undead Physiology]
[Status: Untamed]
Silas Gravestone: They're strong, but not unbeatable... What is he planning? (Silas wondered, worried about potential hidden dangers in this battle)
Some zombies try to jump Silas, figuratively and literally. But with a simple wave of his hand, the young dream demon unleashes red flames that reduce them to ash in moments.
Silas Gravestone: Aren't you two going to fight? (Silas asks Zeus and Susie, who are barely participating in this battle)
Susie Walters: My powers take time to set up, especially in circumstances like this. But not to worry, I'm ready to engage. (Susie replied calmly, summoning her glowing blue staff and gripping it tightly)
Zeus Eduardo Everest: I'm not interested in fighting the small fry. I'm skipping to the main boss. (Zeus said before grabbing an attacking zombie by the head, effortlessly launching it into the sky)... I'm guessing it's about that time now, right? You ready, Susie? (Zeus asks her)
Susie Walters: (Chuckles) You know me so well. (Susie finally smiles, her body pulsating with power as she raises up her staff, charging it up with pure dream energy)... Purification, Wave!!! (Susie shouts, her eyes radiating with immense power as she slams the staff into the ground, using all the strength she could muster)
An omnidirectional wave of pure dream energy is released from the staff, washing over the landscape and making most of the zombies burst into blue flames, their rotten flesh literally melting off their undead bones.
Seth, Shawn and Milady are rightfully shocked by the incredible display of power. But quickly take advantage of the situation, attacking the zombies who could not fight back.
Zeus Eduardo Everest: I honestly miss being able to do that. (Zeus smirks as he remembers his past, crimson red armour now surrounding his body, making him grow bigger and stronger)... But nothing beats the incredible feeling, of being a Destroyer! (Zeus bellowed, his entire body now encased in a hulking suit of red armour)
Next: Tested.