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I Became A Zombie Chapter 21

Chapter 21 : King of the Roaring Lightning

「The strategy for the operation is set. Kinu, you will have to take on a rather dangerous role. Are you okay with that?」

「Nn. It’s Aun’s strategy… I have no problem. Besides, Aun is probably in the most dangerous role… I’ll do my best to help.」

「Aun-san, Kinu-san! Thank you very much!」

「Please save that for after we succeed.

First, it seems that once the stampede is activated, it won’t stop until the core is destroyed.

That’s why we have no choice but to leave behind the properties in Nyahar Village. The villagers’ life is the top priority.

We will have to convince the residents of this. Barbaru… can you do it?」

「Yes! I’ll do my best to convince them!」

「Okay. Second, the stampede seems to come in the form of waves.

If the monsters that appear in the first wave are exterminated, we should have a few days to spare before the second wave.

We will evacuate the residents of Nyahar Village to the vicinity of Plainevelt during this time.

About 10 buildings will be built at the evacuation site. There’s a possibility that it would not be enough, but we’ll do something about it after evacuating.」

「Understood! This is an emergency situation, after all! Just having a way to save all the lives in my village is already an unbelievable thing!」

「Next, it’s the strategy to exterminate monsters.

Kinu and I will be fighting the monsters. The warriors who are fighting at the entrance right now will have to guard the residents after the evacuation, so we can’t let them die.

And of course, if extermination seems impossible, we will also consider retreating.

In which case, the evacuation has to be hastened. So please persuade them as quickly as possible, Barbaru.」

「Understood! I’ll definitely do it!」

「Kinu, you will be exterminating monsters by my side.」

「Nn. We will become the strongest. Our dream… will not end.」

「That’s right! Let’s go wild!」

By the time I finished telling them about the strategy, Nyahar village came into view.

The monsters hadn’t arrived yet. It was probably because the warriors were still holding out.

After parting ways with Barbaru in the village, Kinu and I headed towards a nearby large cloud of dust with all our might.

There were 8 beastfolk warriors who were desperately holding out while retreating.

「Kinu, for now let’s push the front line forward. Use your area magic to scatter the monsters.」

「Leave it to me. Firewall!」

The monsters on the front line were burned by a wall of flames. The beastfolk warriors turned around in surprise.

「My name is Aun! We will take care of these monsters! You guys should return to Nyahar Village and help the residents evacuate!」

「W-Who are you!? What are you talking about!?」

A bear beastfolk, who seemed to be the leader, asked. But there was no time for that.

「Please go back and listen to Barbaru’s explanation!

Besides, it’s hard to use area magic when there are allies nearby.

Ensuring the safety of the residents is your top priority, right? We’ll be counting on you for the evacuation!」

「You two are acquaintances of Barbaru, I see… And you are right. We have to protect the residents. We’ll leave this place to you!」

Then the beastfolk warriors started running towards Nyahar Village.

I somehow managed to convince them.

Even during that time, Kinu was on the front lines using Firewall to exterminate monsters.

Now then! Shall I let loose too?

「Kinu, use your magic as much as you want. Don’t worry about it hitting me. And please defeat the monsters that slip past me.」

「Nn. And I definitely won’t hit Aun. Leave it to me.」

As soon as Kinu affirmed, I activated Thunderclap and pushed the front line forward while defeating monsters.

After that, we fought for about 15 minutes.

Although more than 100 enemies have been exterminated, the number doesn’t seem to be decreasing.

Most of the monsters were D-rank monsters such as Big Lizards, Great Boars, Black Wolves, Harpies, and some C-rank monsters such as Ogres and Greater Wolves.

The monster ranks seemed to increase as we pushed forward.

「Their number hasn’t decreased at all. Kinu, how is your MP?」

「Hmm. It’s decreasing, but I still have about half.」

「I see, I’m… ugh! Evolution at a time like this…」

I suddenly felt a shock as if I had been struck by lightning.

I guess if you annihilate this many monsters, your level will rise even if your opponent is of a lower rank.

「Aun! Are you okay!?」

「Yeah, don’t worry. I didn’t take any damage. It seems to be evolution…」

「It’s okay, leave it to me.」

Kinu looked at me and smiled gently.

「Thank you.」

Kinu stood in front of me and kept the front line in a stalemate.

It should be fine to leave things to Kinu.

I closed my eyes and relaxed my body.

≪An evolution path cannot be selected as it is a special evolution. Starting evolution.»

・Rakshasa

(TL Note: Rakshasa is a man-eating demon in Hinduism and Buddhism.)

Information flowed into my head.

It seems like I can’t make a choice this time, but it’s rather convenient since we’re in the middle of a battle.

Gradually, my body began to glow. I hardly felt the pain of evolution.

After a few seconds, the evolution was complete and the light faded.

I checked my status as quickly as possible. After I finished checking, I gave instructions to Kinu.

「Kinu, I’m going to go on a rampage with my full strength from this point on.

I plan to use my new skills, but you will likely get involved as well.

Move to the rear at full speed and take as many defensive measures as possible.

If you decide that you can’t defend it, immediately leave and return to the labyrinth.」

「Okay. Are you going to be okay, Aun?」

「I am feeling great. Rather, please worry about the enemy. I’ll be going now.」

「Nn. Take care.」

Kinu once again destroyed a wide range of enemies with Firestorm and withdrew to the rear.

She’s simply the perfect partner.

She immediately understands my thoughts and does what I want her to do, even going beyond my expectations.

Now then, it’s my turn from here on.

I have no grudge against the monsters, but unfortunately… I’ve decided not to go easy or hold back!

「Don’t worry, I’ll erase you all before you feel any pain.」

I looked at the swarm of monsters.

A group of C-rank monsters was approaching in front of me.

B-rank monsters can also be seen here and there in the back.

The total number of enemies is around 500. I wonder if the 1st wave is reaching its climax.

「Thunder Drum! Thunderclap!」

When I activated Thunder Drum, a drum made of nine lightning rings appeared on my back, and when I activated Thunderclap, black lightning surged out around me.

At maximum speed, I went straight towards the center of the monster swarm, mowing down the enemies.

Before long, I reached the spot that was probably the center of the swarm.

「Lightning Ball!」

9 balls of electricity formed around me. I consolidated them with both hands into one large ball of mana, and fixed it on the ground.

The roaring lightning from the mass of mana annihilated the monsters with a mere touch.

I then jumped high into the sky and stopped in mid-air with Air Dance.

Now then, the preparations are complete.

「This is my maximum firepower! I’ll destroy every single one of you together with the terrain around here!」

Concentrating most of my mana in my right hand, a crackling sound of electrical discharge resounded in the surroundings. My right hand was filled with a black electric aura.

「Roaring Lightning King!」

Kicking the air with Air Dance, I slammed into the ground at high speed. With my aura-filled right fist, I pierced the huge mana Lightning ball fixed to the ground, smashing the ground.

Right after that, along with a deafening sound of thunder, a huge flash of lightning ran toward the ground from the sky. A violent torrent of light and lightning storm assailed the whole area.

When the light subsided, the monsters that filled the area until a few seconds ago disappeared, leaving me alone and the vast crater on the ground.

Status

【Name】Doumeki Aun

【Race】Rakshasa

【Status】Mana Natural Recovery Impossible State (remaining 1200 seconds)

【Level】43

【Attribute】Thunder/Darkness

【HP】3450/3450

【MP】1/1070

【STR】99

【VIT】37

【DEX】19

【INT】107

【AGI】111

【LUK】35

【Title】Labyrinth Ruler II

【Skill】

・Iron Stomach

・Pain tolerance

・Martial Arts (Lv.3): Damage and impact from unarmed melee is strengthened (improved correction)

・Gluttony

・Appraisal

・Thunderclap

・ Lightning ball → Lightning ball (change): Lightning attribute attack magic, status ailment + power increase, maximum number of deployments 9 (MP consumption 30 x number of deployments)

・Electrification → Thunder Drum (change): Add 40% of the INT value to STR and AGI to add lightning attributes to attacks. Lightning damage dealt doubles (MP consumption 60)

・Air Step → Air Dance (change): 3-step jump, mid-air suspension possible

・Roaring Lightning King: Extreme lightning-attribute attack technique. The remaining number of MP becomes 1, and MP natural recovery is impossible for a while.

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Equipment

・Red Ogre’s Iron Club

・Earrings of Concealment

・Kimono set of King Akura

・Black Combat Boots

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