Sid stammered, stumbling back. The system offered another prompt.
[Q: Block/Parry]
He raised his spear horizontally, catching the next swing, but the impact sent him crashing into the wall. His HUD flashed red.
[Warning: Right Knee Unstable — HP and Stamina Reduced]
Sid gritted his teeth, a low groan escaping him.
"F*ck it, can someone just drop me a new right knee already?"
The knight advanced again, slow and deliberate, its movements oddly methodical. It wasn't flailing like the other zombies— this one had instinct. Combat memory. Even in death, it fought like a seasoned guard. Sid exhaled sharply.
"Alright, you're not a mindless corpse. Fine— let's play it like a boss fight."
He circled to the right, his HUD blinking new prompts.
[Ctrl + Space Bar: Dodge Roll] [Left Mouse Button: Quick Strike → W + Left Mouse Button: Push Enemy]
