I Became a Tyrant of the Defense Game - Episode 743
743. [STAGE 45] Operation Carpet Treatment (2)
Over the next two days, La Mancha and the Gryphons poured diluted cure on the heads of the zombie army..
At first, most of the zombie army endured without much reaction, but as the amount of treatment applied accumulated, changes gradually appeared..
The zombie state weakened, and the parasites that drove the zombies gradually lost control over their hosts. The number of zombies that could no longer move nimbly increased like a snowball..
Parasites, the root cause of the zombie state, have been eliminated and even entities have begun to appear one after another..
And, these 'cured' zombies... … Otherwise the zombies attacked.
The zombies seemed to judge the enemy based on whether or not the parasite was taking over the host. Every time an entity whose parasites were removed through repeated application of the treatment appeared, the remaining zombies recognized it like ghosts and attacked and killed each other..
A zombie with its parasites removed is just an ordinary corpse..
The parasites were removed by the treatment, and the remaining zombies attacked the individuals that were about to collapse and die on their own, completely killing them..
‘What a grotesque sight.…….’
10The sight of over 10,000 dead bodies running towards each other, all of a sudden killing each other, was truly terrifying to see with open eyes..
‘But if we reduce each other's numbers, it will be beneficial for us..’
A zombie procession moving north, steadily weakening and shrinking..
I nodded as I looked at the video La Mancha had recorded. Things are going according to plan..
but.
“…….”
It is clear from the video recording that Cromwell was gradually growing in size..
At first, I thought it was an illusion. But when they got within a day's distance of the Crossroads, it became clear.
Cromwell, the leader, is getting bigger..
The horns, which have repeatedly grown abnormally, now look like one huge tree, and the enlarged body is unable to control itself, so at some point, it starts moving by crawling with both arms on the ground. As if it was a quadrupedal animal from the beginning..
Yeah, like…….
like a giant reindeer.
A reindeer with gigantic horns wrapped in pale green magical power that leads the zombie monster army forward, letting out a roar with its grotesquely twisted muscle mass body..
I suddenly remembered Rosetta's explanation..
- The parasite burrows into the target's body through the infected person's mouth, infects the target's magic source and takes away the authority of the body..
- And when the target dies, the target's life force is taken away and transferred to the owner using the demonic power of 'sacrifice'..
In the first place, this zombification incident itself is related to the ‘sacrifice’ ability unique to the demon species..
When the zombie monsters fall and die, Cromwell recovers the last remaining vitality to strengthen himself... … Is that such a mechanism?.
‘What kind of RPG raid tradition is this gimmick of strengthening the boss when subordinates die?…….’
Although Cromwell is getting bigger and bigger, it is burdensome..
I can't make soy sauce because I'm scared of maggots.?
Wouldn't it be funny to leave the zombie army alone because you're afraid of the boss strengthening?.
‘preparations are made.’
I thought to myself, using the map to estimate the location of the zombie army that had already advanced to the vicinity of the Crossroads..
‘Be sure to clear it.’
stage 45.
Before stage 50, the final battle, the final boss stage. It can be said to be the most difficult challenge before facing the final boss..
‘It's no different from before.’
Kill monsters, save people.
From the beginning until now, that's the only path I'm going to take.
***
There are only a few hours left until the zombie army attacks..
Crossroads downtown was deserted..
Normally, the city was not very populated, but before the attack of the monster army, all non-combatants were evacuated and evacuated, so it was even more deserted..
And, in this empty city, in the empty barracks training hall,…….
“Heo-eok, heo-eok!”
Hecate was still struggling to hold her sword..
Even though there was no way for the lost sword skills to come back to my broken body, I repeatedly swung the sword in a desperate gesture and then lost it..
“……Hecate.”
Lucas, who was watching Hecate from behind, opened his mouth..
“Why are you staying here instead of evacuating?.”
“haha…….”
Hecate picked up the sword again and answered bluntly..
“Your Majesty told you to stay in this city. So that's all that's left.”
“Don't act like a child. That's not what you meant..”
“I know. But where am I now??”
Hecate shook her head..
“It's the same wherever you are. I'm a useless person now, I have nowhere to turn.”
“…….”
“That's why it's here. As you said, to find a reason for me to live.”
Clang-
The false sword that Hecate missed rolled on the floor..
Hecate muttered as she looked blankly at her palm, where the calluses had burst and bleeding..
“Lucas, if…….”
“hmm?”
“If I'm about to die tomorrow, you'll come save me?”
After a short silence.
Lucas raised his bright blue eyes and looked at Hecate..
“You are one of my best friends, Hecate..”
“…….”
“If it weren't for war, of course I would put everything aside and run to save you. but.”
Hecate laughed bitterly at the following argument..
“Now I am the main army's bodyguard and the commander's adjutant at the front. I have a position to protect. So, you won't come to save me.”
“…….”
“You would have done the same if it were me. is not it?”
“that's right. Even if you lost your power and I remained a knight, our judgment would have been the same..”
Hecate let out a long sigh, leaned against the wall of the gym and looked up at the sky..
“I'm just curious. If I hadn't been broken, if I had continued to be useful... … Did you look back at me at least once??”
“……Hecate.”
Lucas, who hesitated, asked carefully..
“After this battle is over, why don't we go on a date together for a while??”
Hecate's eyes widened. I thought I heard something wrong.
“date? You just said it was a date with your mouth.?”
“okay. A date. Well, eat together, walk a bit, something like that..”
Lucas tilted his head..
“I don't like it?”
“no… … Rather than dislike it…….”
Why is this stupid guy suddenly making this suggestion??
Hecate was confused as she was experiencing something for the first time. Lucas nodded his head..
“Then I will take it as your consent..”
“No, uh, yeah…….”
Lucas chuckled and took a step back..
“Since you are left in the city anyway, please wait in a safe place if possible..”
“…….”
“Well then, see you alive..”
Lucas, who left the training ground, quickly moved away. Hecate was staring blankly at the back..
“…….”
Even though she was asked out on a date by her longtime crush, Hecate's expression was complex..
Rather, if he hadn't been broken, Lucas wouldn't have been so considerate... … I couldn't help but think like that..
“It's difficult…….”
When I was young, my wish was to be asked out on a date by that stiff bastard..
Why am I not happy now?.
Hecate shook her head slightly and picked up the false sword that had fallen on the floor..
I don't know what I have to live for in the future, but I also have no intention of dying to zombies without a purpose..
‘Let's live a little longer.’
Just to see what that foolish gomtaeng is preparing for a date..
And, what should I die for, even if only to find that object?.
At least I will survive this battle for now. Hecate thought so..
***
The expected time for the zombie army to reach Crossroads is early morning..
Evangeline, who had been preparing for the battle with the heroes of the hand-to-hand combat unit since night, suddenly felt hungry..
“Should I eat something and finish??”
“That's right, you glutton.!”
Laughter broke out among the unit members. Evangeline took the lead, protesting, ‘She’s still growing taller!’.
All the heroes of the white infantry unit headed to the field cafeteria together..
As the operation began at dawn, light meals were being served in the field cafeteria throughout the night..
The heroes were given cups of hot soup and simple sandwiches with large pieces of meat..
As soon as she received the sandwich, Evangeline took a bite and puffed out her cheeks happily..
“Wow, delicious! The southern arrangement of the New Terra style is just my style... … Ine.”
Evangeline was wondering something and said, “Huh?” I opened my eyes.
what. This style of cooking. I think I ate it somewhere often.…….
At that time, I noticed the cook in the field cafeteria squirming in front of me..
“uh?”
Somehow the man seemed familiar. Evangeline, embarrassed, pointed and asked..
“Huh? the waiter?!”
“ha ha ha… … Yes, that's right.”
He was the waiter at the cafeteria who suddenly confessed to Evangeline..
Evangeline, shocked, opened her mouth..
“No, I didn’t evacuate. What are you doing here now? … What is that military uniform??!”
“that… … I temporarily enlisted as a volunteer. There was an announcement that there was a shortage of manpower in the kitchen, so I impulsively... … I have helped with the cooking at our restaurant, so I know how to cook..”
Evangeline was at a loss for words. The young waiter looked embarrassed and lowered his eyes..
“A soldier who came to the restaurant a few days ago said that. You say you like Evangeline, and you live in this city, but you know nothing about her or the city..”
“…….”
“I don't really know what it's like to fight monsters or what this city is blocking... … So, I felt a little embarrassed. Because I wanted to know. So I enlisted.”
Evangeline touched her forehead with her hand..
“I have a wonderful heart, but it's really dangerous here. You haven't even received combat training. You could really die? Evacuate immediately…….”
“Do not worry! I won't do anything presumptuous..”
The young waiter added, waving his hands urgently..
“I just… … I want to know. What kind of fight is Lady Evangeline fighting?.”
“…….”
“Do I really deserve to live in this city?.”
Evangeline sighed and asked for relief..
“When the battle starts, hide in a safe place. Okay? You must never step forward.!”
“Yes, I will keep that in mind..”
The young waiter laughed heartily..
Evangeline turned around and poured the soup cup into the burning fire with one shot..
I wasn't particularly fond of the young man, but after all, he was a resident of this city and Evangeline was the heir to permanent residency in the city..
‘There's a lot to protect…….’
If you become a real lord, you will have to accept the diverse hearts of many more people..
‘It's not easy.’
Monsters and other people’s hearts.
It's not easy.
Evangeline snorted, ate her meal cleanly, and then walked towards the front line again..
The heroes of the white infantry unit were watching Evangeline's back with a grin..
***
After a night where many hearts are tangled up, early morning.
In the dark time when dawn has not yet dawned.
thud… … ! thud… … ! thud……!
Finally, far away in the fields south of the Crossroads, an army of advancing zombie monsters appeared..
Due to the continued bombardment of treatments over the past two days, the number has been reduced to less than half, and both speed and power have been reduced..
Still a lot, still fast, still scary.
The group of zombies approaching through the dark night with their disturbing green eyes flashing was bizarre and eerie..
Sooooo…….
Sooooo!
The terrifying screams of tens of thousands of zombies all at once reached the Crossroads..
And among the soldiers swallowing dryly from nervousness, Ash smiled calmly and spread his arms forward..
“Well then, let’s get started.!”
And confidently shouted.
“‘Move the ‘wall’-!”
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