Inside the Secret Realm Lobby, excitement was in the air.
"Awesome, Hammer Bro is awesome, Ethan Fields is awesome, Mandy is awesome, Sister Sarah is awesome!" The Adventurers were teary-eyed and ecstatic, some even jumping up and down with joy, waving their arms and legs, and shouting loudly.
Jack was puzzled. "It's just a Tank," he thought. "Is it necessary to be so exaggerated?" Anyone who didn't know better might think they had saved the world.
Seeing Boss Jack, the Adventurers couldn't resist showing off.
"Lord Jack!"
"I bet this big guy is your ace general!"
"Hahaha, I have to admit, it's got some skills, but it can't stump us Adventurers!"
"The soul essence drop rate for the first kill in a Secret Realm is especially high. If more soul essences drop later, it might be quite a loss!"
"..."
These guys were certainly pushing their luck.
Faced with their sarcasm, Jack congratulated them generously, "Congratulations, everyone!" Then he rolled his eyes playfully, "But where is this? My Secret Realm is not that simple!"
What's a Tank? You think you're so capable now, but just wait. I'll throw in the Gatling Tracker and the complete G-virus later. Then you'll know how shallow your current pride is and how dangerous this world truly is!
"What?"
"There are more powerful monsters?"
"Are you bluffing? I don't believe it!"
The Adventurers clearly didn't believe him. A five-star monster like the Tank Zombie was impressive enough for a normal Underground City to have just one!
After celebrating for a while, they continued to watch the battle nervously, hoping to secure a successful clear this time.
If they cleared it in one go, it would be a double victory! Surely the Lord couldn't keep being stubborn!
In this battle, Black Stone Hammer King sacrificed himself. Ethan Fields, Lonely Swordsman, and Sarah were all still alive. After using medical kits to tend to their injuries, they continued to explore, aiming to clear the Secret Realm in one go!
However, after defeating the Tank Zombie, the Adventurers' ammunition was nearly depleted. They searched the nearby area to replenish their supplies and entered a previously unexplored shopping mall.
"Something's strange," Sarah remarked. "Why is it so quiet? And there isn't a single Zombie!"
Ethan Fields and Lonely Swordsman were equally suspicious. According to the Doomsday Frenzy Secret Realm's style, Zombies were distributed everywhere, randomly refreshing. Such a vacuum area was unlikely.
The three had explored for over ten minutes without seeing a single Zombie shadow. This was strange!
"Listen carefully!" Ethan Fields frowned. "There's a sound... it seems like a woman crying!"
Lonely Swordsman confirmed, "There really is!"
Sarah speculated, "Could there be survivors?!"
The intermittent sobbing grew clearer, seemingly approaching slowly from afar. Even Adventurers outside the crystal could hear it clearly.
"What's going on?"
"We've never encountered this situation before!"
"Zombies shouldn't cry, right? At least we've never seen a crying Zombie!"
"But I have a bad feeling!"
"This sound is a bit creepy!"
Mandy warned, "Sarah, this place isn't safe. You should evacuate quickly!"
Violent Little Chicken dismissed the concern, "What are you afraid of? We even beat the big muscle Tank! I don't believe there's a monster more terrifying than it!"
Pig King agreed, "Yeah, nothing to fear. Just charge forward, and it's over!"
The Adventurers outside discussed animatedly. After some deliberation, the three decided to investigate. After all, this was an unprecedented situation, and the unknown is always the most troublesome!
Bullets loaded, they approached cautiously. As they neared the sound's source, a gaunt, disheveled figure with tattered clothes emerged from the corner, covering her face and sobbing.
She moved slowly, walking with difficulty. Despite the Adventurers' proximity, she showed no intent to attack, appearing non-aggressive. Her frail form was a stark contrast to the Tank's violent, frenzied performance.
"Is it a human?"
"Could it be a survivor?"
Though the Adventurers had never encountered such a situation, seeing how frail she was, they relaxed their tense nerves. Compared to the Tank, this petite, weak, and extremely slow-moving figure posed no threat.
Lonely Swordsman, Ethan Fields, and Sarah exchanged glances.
Ethan Fields suggested, "Let's see what's going on, but stay cautious and ready to fire."
"Okay," Sarah agreed, holding a submachine gun in one hand and a flashlight in the other. She approached slowly, "Hello..."
The light shone over, and before she could finish speaking, a shrill scream replaced the sobbing. The sound was sharp and piercing, like a steel needle through eardrums, making their scalps tingle and sending goosebumps over their skin.
"Not good!"
When the Witch Zombie suddenly raised her head, her shriveled, eerie face revealed eyes emitting a terrifying red light. Combined with the piercing scream, she resembled a ghost from hell!
In an instant, she was upon them! Her five sharp claws pierced through Sarah's chest, tearing her heart and killing her instantly.
This... This is too fast!
Sarah's eyes widened in disbelief. She didn't even have a chance to pull the trigger!
"Not good! Fire quickly!"
Ethan Fields and Lonely Swordsman opened fire. The Witch's insane speed created afterimages, making it difficult for even top-level gunmen to track her movements.
Ethan Fields was struck by her claws, his head severed from his neck.
Lonely Swordsman tried to retreat, but it was too late. The Witch Zombie arrived at lightning speed, faster and more ferocious than a Hunter, pouncing on him and cutting him to pieces in seconds.
From alerting the Witch to being slaughtered, it took less than five seconds!
"Is the Witch this ferocious?" Jack was genuinely surprised.
The Underground City Secret Realm automatically repaired and filled in the logical flaws of monster materials. Although the Witch in Left 4 Dead was fast, she wasn't this fast. In the game, the Witch's health was quite high, second only to the Tank, requiring many shots to kill.
"Doomsday Frenzy" is a science-based world. The Witch's abnormal thinness is a body of flesh and blood. She doesn't have the Tank's massive body, thick and solid muscle armor, or superpowers, which is difficult to explain and doesn't fit the logic.
Therefore, in the "Doomsday Frenzy" Secret Realm, the Witch Zombie's defense and health were weakened, akin to special infected like Hunters and Jockeys. But as a five-star monster of the same level as the Tank, her speed and attack power were greatly enhanced!
Gunshots and light would alarm her. Once alerted, the Witch's attack desire exploded, moving at speeds beyond human reaction. Her sharp claws could cut through iron like mud!
Not long after, several Adventurers exited the Secret Realm. Though frustrated and dejected, they were more shocked and disbelieving.
Black Stone Hammer King: "Lord, what is this? Can we do something more humane in the future?"
"Oh my god!"
"You scared me to death!"
"I feel this monster is even more terrifying than the Tank!"
"Lord, what kind of monster is this, and why is it so strong?"
Jack explained, "The Witch Zombie is a monster of the same level as the Tank Zombie, even more terrifying in some aspects. You were too careless!"
Everyone exchanged glances, realizing Jack truly had more up his sleeve!
Nancilia, too, was surprised. Is this Lord's inspiration material inexhaustible? Tank Zombie, Witch Zombie—both five-star monsters, yet two extremes, representing top-tier designs!
Though the Adventurers complained, the presence of more monsters was a good thing. They soon found reasons to comfort themselves.
"This isn't the Lord's fault!"
"We were careless."
"Although the Witch is terrifying, as long as she's not alarmed, her attack desire is low!"
"Can we preemptively kill her before she reacts?"
"Let's try, but it's difficult. Any sound or light can alarm her, and you've seen her speed. It's hard to hit her vital points."
"I believe there's a way!"
After the shock and fear subsided, the Adventurers' true nature surfaced again, filled with excitement and greed!
Two five-star monsters!
Miracle City has two five-star monsters. These are two new types of monsters with unique characteristics never seen before!
If this discovery spreads, Miracle City's threshold will be flattened!
Before they could discuss its significance to Black Stone Town, something even more shocking, or rather enviable, occurred.
Sarah exclaimed, "I found a soul essence... it's a Tank Zombie Soul!"