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I Became A Zombie Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Promise and Determination

After parting with the beastman peddler, we arrived near the entrance of the dungeon while hunting.

It was truly a coincidence that I found this dungeon. After finishing a quest in the Green Plains and on my way back to Recuria, I leaned against a rock to take a rest, and it felt like the rock had moved just a little.

So I pushed it as hard as I could and found a small magic circle under the rock.

As I moved the rock in the same way as I did at that time, a glowing magic circle appeared on the ground.

「Before entering the dungeon, I’d like to check Kinu’s status first…Guess I’ll ask Ars.」

≪Can you hear me, Ars?≫

≪Yeah, I can you hear me. What’s up?≫

≪Actually, I made a subordinate contract with a magic beast named Kinu. Is there a way I can somehow see Kinu’s status?≫

≪I already know that you made a contract. It’s part of the function of the dungeon, after all. When you want to check the status of your subordinate, you need to touch a part of your subordinate’s body.≫

≪I see! Thanks for your help!≫

≪Do your best!≫

As expected of Ars, he was able to solve the problem in an instant. Isn’t that guy insanely talented? He did summon the Red Ogre while sleeping, though…

「Kinu, I want to check your status. So can I touch your head?」

Kinu cried, “Kon!” and rubbed her face against me. Haa, so cute… so fluffy…

Oops, I almost got sucked in by the cuteness. Let’s get back to the subject at hand.

I lightly stroked Kinu’s head and checked her status.

Status

【Name】Kinu

【Race】Wisdom Fox

【Condition】-

【Level】15

【HP】553/1100

【MP】210/350

【STR】10

【VIT】15

【DEX】5

【INT】35

【AGI】15

【LUK】10

【Title】Labyrinth Subordinate

【Skill】

・Energy Ball: Non-attribute attack magic (MP consumption 5)

・Healing: Non-attribute recovery magic (MP consumption 20)

・Energy Wave: Non-attribute wide-area attack magic (MP consumption 20)

「Oh, I can see it… Wow! What is this outrageous status and skills?!」

『Kon?』

「No, no, I mean it in a good way. I see now how you were able to endure being surrounded by the gray wolves. Your VIT and HP were originally high! And your skills are amazing… You are almost like a mage who can fight even as a vanguard. That’s just cheating.」

『Kyuun?』

「No, I’m just praising you. It’s not bad at all! Rather, it’s the best! So, from now on, Kinu, please think about raising your “Intelligence(INT)” as much as possible. You might grow even stronger.」

I don’t know if that will actually work, but since she has become my subordinate now, it’s possible that her status can be changed like mine. It wouldn’t hurt to try.

「Also, can you try using healing magic on yourself?」

『Kon!』

She’s glowing! I wonder how much HP she has recovered… Nearly 200 in one use!?

Is it possible that INT will change the amount recovered?

No, no, no, that can’t be… But if that’s the case, Kinu might become a legendary monster if she evolves in the future.

Kinu is freakin’ amazing!!

「Kinu, you’re amazing! Let’s aim for the Legendary rank together! Let’s become stronger than anyone else! The strongest there is!」

『Koooon!!』

Kinu and I have a set goal together!

「Well then, let’s raid this dungeon.」

I touched the magic circle while stroking Kinu’s head, and my surroundings changed.

Kinu was right next to me. She looked a little confused, but she didn’t seem uneasy.

I had been to this dungeon before. It is quite similar to the Foret Noir Labyrinth. The first floor was a passage-type dungeon. Torches were installed on the walls.

Before we begin, I’ll have to explain a few things to Kinu.

「Well you see, this place is called a dungeon, and there are a lot of monsters inside. We will be defeating all the monsters that come our way and eat their meat for food. Will you be okay eating monster meat?」

『Kon!』

「Okay, let’s move on.」

After walking around, I realized that this place is much more complicated than the Foret Noir Labyrinth.

There were many twists and turns, and monsters appeared suddenly. Furthermore, there were no marks. Even if the wall was damaged, it was repaired in due course.

I used monster bones and such to mark the area, but they were absorbed into the walls as well.

If we go along the left wall, there’s a good chance we’ll reach the stairs… but if the stairs were located at the center of the floor, it would take some time to find it. This dungeon was trickier than I thought.

However, the monsters that appeared were goblins and gray wolves. Both Kinu and I can defeat them in one hit, so there has been no problem so far.

When a Gray Wolf first appeared, Kinu went out of control and kept attacking it… Must have been a trauma from that time.

「Come to think of it, there used to be a treasure chest here, but now it’s gone. Also, it’s a dead end.」

When I checked my status at this point, my【Level】was 29. Until now, the evolution was ghoul at level 10 and Kijin at 20. So there is a high possibility that the next evolution will occur at level 30.

「Kinu, I haven’t told you this, but I’m actually a monster too. So it’s possible that I will evolve soon. I’ll be unable to move for a few minutes during that time, so I’ll be counting on you!」

『Kyun!』

She seems to be saying “Leave it to me!”

I’m glad I made a contract with Kinu. Gives me peace of mind.

A few minutes later, after defeating several goblins, my body went numb. A flock of gray wolves charged from the front, but with the current Kinu there should be no problem.

「Ggh… Kinu, my evolution is here. I’ll leave the rest to you.」

『Kon!』

I slowly closed my eyes and relaxed my body. …Then the information started flowing into my mind.

≪Please select your attributes. Since the conditions are met, 2 attributes can be selected≫

・Water attribute

・Tree attribute

・Dark attribute

・Lightning attribute

…………Huh? Attribute selection instead of evolution!? I didn’t expect this! How much time do I have! I wanna think about this carefully!

Did it say 2 attributes? Damn, I’ll just go with intuition!!

(Lightning and Darkness!)

≪Confirmed. Next, select an evolution path. Special evolution is possible because the conditions are met.≫

・Human (Special Evolution)

・Mirror Demon Doppelganger

・Raiki (Special Evolution)

(TL Note: Raiki means “Lightning Demon”.)

Aaaaah! There is too much information. I can’t think calmly!

Rather, [Human]!? Like human, human? A normal human??

For the time being, [Doppelganger] is excluded! It’s strong and troublesome as a monster, but from what I’ve read in the monster encyclopedia, its ability is difficult to use. Yeah, let’s think about it one by one like this!

Then there’s [Raiki], which, like the Kijin, is not listed in the Monster Encyclopedia. This is so tough!!!

………… No, wait. Isn’t that what I’m aiming for?

What I promised to Kinu!!

My mind is clear now! The answer was obvious from the beginning…

I choose…

「…Raiki!!」

I opened my eyes and answered. Kinu came into my field of view ……

Immediately after, the surrounding area was filled with flashes of light.