Witch

Inside the Secret Realm Lobby.

"Awesome! Hammer Bro is badass, Young Master Feng is badass, Knife Uncle is badass, Sister Mingyue is badass!"

The adventurers were moved to tears and wildly excited. Several jumped up and down, danced with joy, sprinted around, and shouted at the top of their lungs.

Qi Ji was puzzled.

It was just a Tank.

Was there really any need to be this over-the-top?

Anyone who didn't know better would think they had saved the world!

When these guys saw Boss Qi, they couldn't help showing off.

"Lord Qi!"

"I suppose this big guy must be the ace general under your command!"

"Hahaha, I have to admit, it has some skills, but it was no match for us adventurers!"

"The Soul Essence Drop Rate for a Secret Realm First Kill is especially high. If a Soul Essence drops later, I'm afraid your losses will be quite severe!"

"..."

These guys.

They were really asking for a beating.

Facing their sarcastic remarks, Qi Ji generously offered his congratulations. "Congratulations, everyone!" Then he rolled his eyes irritably. "But this is only the beginning. My Secret Realm isn't that simple!"

What the hell was one Tank?

Look how smug these guys were!

Later, he would throw the Gatling Tracker and the G-Virus Complete Form in here.

He would let these country bumpkins know just how shallow their current pride was—and how dangerous this world truly was!

"What?"

"There are even stronger monsters?"

"You're just bluffing, right? I don't believe it!"

The adventurers clearly didn't believe him.

A Five-Star Monster like a Tank Zombie was already impressive enough for an ordinary Dungeon to have even one!

After cheering for a while, they continued watching the battle tensely. Their chances of clearing the stage this time were very high!

If they cleared it in one go—

That would be Double Happiness!

Then the lord presumably wouldn't be able to keep talking tough!

In this battle, the Black Stone Hammer King had been sacrificed, but Sleeping in the Wind, Lonely Swordsman, and Bright Moon Reflecting Snow were still alive. After using Medical Kits to ease their injuries, they continued exploring, hoping to clear the stage in one push!

However.

After defeating the Tank Zombie—

The adventurers' ammunition was nearly exhausted.

So they searched the nearby area for supplies to replenish what they had used. During the process, they entered an unexplored shopping mall.

"This is strange!"

Bright Moon Reflecting Snow said, "Why is it so quiet? And there isn't even a single Zombie!"

Sleeping in the Wind and Lonely Swordsman were also full of suspicion.

Judging by the style of the Doomsday Frenzy Secret Realm, Zombies were not only scattered everywhere, but they also respawned randomly from time to time. It was unlikely for such a vacuum zone to exist.

The three of them had already explored the area for more than ten minutes.

Yet they had not seen even the shadow of a Zombie.

That was rather eerie!

"Listen carefully!"

Sleeping in the Wind frowned. "There's a sound over there... Seems Like a woman crying!"

Lonely Swordsman said, "There really is!"

Bright Moon Reflecting Snow said, "Could it be a survivor?!"

The intermittent sobbing grew clearer and clearer, seeming to slowly approach from afar. Even the adventurers outside the Crystal could hear it distinctly.

"What's going on?"

"We've never encountered anything like this!"

"Zombies shouldn't cry, right? At least, we've never seen a Zombie that could cry!"

"But I have a bad feeling about this!"

"That sound is kind of creepy!"

Cat MeowMeow said, "Sister Mingyue, this isn't a place to linger. You'd better retreat quickly!"

Irritable Little Chicken said, "What are you afraid of? We even beat that big muscle Tank! I don't believe there's a monster more terrifying than it!"

Pig King agreed. "Yeah, there's nothing to fear. Just charge in and get it over with!"

The adventurers outside discussed it heatedly.

After discussing it, the three also decided to investigate.

After all, they had never encountered such a situation before. The unknown was always the most troublesome!

They chambered their bullets.

Then cautiously moved closer.

As the three approached the source of the sound—

A gaunt, disheveled figure in ragged clothing emerged from a corner, covering her face with both hands as she sobbed endlessly.

She moved slowly.

Her steps were unsteady.

Even with the adventurers nearby, she showed no intention of attacking. She looked completely non-aggressive, as if a gust of wind could knock her over. She was the complete opposite of the Tank, which had been all about savage, frenzied power.

"Is that a person?"

"Could she be a survivor?"

Although the adventurers had never encountered such a situation, seeing how thin the other party was made them relax their tense nerves.

Compared to the Tank they had just faced—

This petite, frail figure moved extremely slowly and had almost no sense of oppression. There were no obvious mutations either. Whether she was a Zombie or not, she did not seem threatening.

Lonely Swordsman, Sleeping in the Wind, and Bright Moon Reflecting Snow exchanged glances.

Sleeping in the Wind said, "Let's see what's going on, but be careful. Be ready to open fire at any time."

"Okay!" Bright Moon Reflecting Snow slowly approached with a Submachine Gun in one hand and a flashlight in the other. "Hello..."

The beam shone over.

Before she could even finish speaking—

The instant the woman was illuminated, her sobs were replaced by a piercing shriek. The sound was so sharp and grating that it was like a steel needle stabbing into everyone's eardrums, making their scalps tingle and goosebumps rise all over their bodies.

"Not good!"

When the Witch Zombie suddenly raised her head, a terrifying red light bloomed from her eyes within her shriveled, sinister face. Combined with that incomparably shrill scream, she looked like an evil ghost crawling out of hell!

The woman appeared before them in an instant!

Five Claws pierced through her chest, tore apart her heart, and killed her instantly.

That was... way too fast!

Bright Moon Reflecting Snow's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief. She did not even have a chance to pull the trigger!

"Not good!"

"Open fire!"

Sleeping in the Wind and Lonely Swordsman hurriedly opened fire.

The frenzied, shrill screaming continued. The Witch moved so quickly that afterimages appeared behind her. Even the best marksman would find it difficult to lock onto her movements.

Claws swept across Sleeping in the Wind.

His head fell straight from his neck.

Seeing this, Lonely Swordsman tried to retreat, but it was already too late.

The Witch Zombie rushed over at extreme speed, faster and more brutal than a Hunter. She instantly pounced on him and knocked him to the ground, her ten Claws slicing wildly. Within one or two seconds, he had become a pile of mangled flesh.

Less than five seconds passed from the moment they startled the Witch to the moment they were slaughtered!

"Is the Witch really this brutal?"

Even Qi Ji looked surprised.

The Dungeon Secret Realm would automatically repair and fill in the logical gaps in monster source material.

Although the Witch in Left 4 Dead was fast, she was not fast to such an absurd degree. In the game, the Witch also had extremely high health, second only to the Tank, and required many shots to kill.

Doomsday Frenzy was a science-based world.

The Witch was exceptionally thin, made of flesh and blood. She did not have the Tank's enormous body, thick and sturdy muscle armor, or any superpowers. Clearly, that could not explain such a thing logically.

Therefore, within the "Doomsday Frenzy" Secret Realm—

The Witch Zombie's defense and health had been weakened.

At most, they were comparable to special infected like Hunters and Jockeys.

However, she was also a Five-Star Monster on the same level as the Tank, so her movement speed and attack power had been greatly enhanced!

Gunfire.

Light.

Both would startle her.

And once startled—

Not only would the Witch's desire to attack explode—

She would also possess speed that ordinary people could barely react to.

Those Claws were even sharp enough to cut through iron like mud!

Not long after.

Several adventurers exited the Secret Realm.

Although their faces were full of frustration and dejection, they were even more filled with disbelief and shock.

The Black Stone Hammer King said, "Lord, what the hell was that? Can you make something less horrifying next time?"

"Oh my god!"

"That scared me to death!"

"I feel like that monster is even more terrifying than the Tank!"

"Lord, what kind of monster is this? Why is it so strong?"

Qi Ji explained, "The Witch Zombie is a monster on the same level as the Tank Zombie. In some respects, she's even more terrifying than the Tank. You were simply too careless!"

Everyone looked at each other.

So he really did have more up his sleeve!

Nan Xi Li Ya also revealed a delighted expression.

Did this lord have an endless supply of inspiration material?

The Tank Zombie and the Witch Zombie were not only both Five-Star Monsters, but also two complete extremes. They were top-tier designs!

Although the adventurers grumbled endlessly, more monsters were better for them, not a bad thing in itself. Thus, they quickly found reasons to comfort themselves.

"This isn't the lord's fault!"

"We really were careless."

"Although the Witch is terrifying, her desire to attack is very low as long as she isn't startled!"

"If we strike first, can't we kill her before she reacts?"

"We can try, but I think it'll be difficult. Any little sound or light can startle her, and you saw her speed. It's hard for us to hit her vital points."

"I believe there must be a way!"

"..."

Once the shock and fear had passed—

The adventurers revealed their true natures again, becoming excited and greedy!

Two Five-Star Monsters!

Miracle City had two Five-Star Monsters.

And they were two entirely new types of monsters with extremely distinctive traits, the likes of which had never been seen before!

If news of this discovery spread—

The threshold of Miracle City would be trampled flat!

Before everyone could discuss what this meant for Black Stone Town—

Something even more shocking—or rather, envy-inducing—happened.

Bright Moon Reflecting Snow cried out, "I got a Soul Essence... It's a Tank Zombie Essence Soul!"