Everyone watched him in suspense, knowing their best chances rested on his shoulders."I'll scout the city myself tonight. Ava, you stay in the sky and out of sight in case I need backup. Takon, stay here with James and rest up." Kingdom told them only what they needed to hear. He would reveal more after seeing the situation firsthand.Night slowly descended, and Kingdom disappeared into the shadows. He moved through the city, staying hidden in the darkness cast by buildings under the moonlight.He spotted zombies wandering around, but they seemed like outcasts—not part of the main horde. Kingdom decided not to engage them and continued toward the city centre. As he got closer, roars and screams grew louder.What the hell are they doing? he wondered, the noise intensifying with each step.Climbing to the top of a building, Kingdom gained a full view of the zombies and their activities.A massive pool of red liquid dominated the centre, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of zombies. O

Kingdom and the others viciously attacked the zombies. Kingdom danced through the horde, his two swords slashing effortlessly through undead flesh. Arcs of lightning struck nearby zombies, sending them flying. Adam and Alex each wielded long swords, standing side by side as they mowed down zombies. Their movements were so interlinked that even Kingdom with his Mekata eyes struggled to track their blades.Chuck fought bare-handed but sent spatial spells that cut straight through two or three zombies at a time. When they got too close, he teleported to safety and repeated the process. Lola was incredibly fast—a flash of lightning, and a zombie's head would fall. She'd be gone before it hit the ground.James seemed to float through the air, light as a feather, cutting through zombies quickly and efficiently.Together, they slaughtered most of the normal zombies rapidly. Soon, Kingdom faced five mutated zombies. These weren't as strong as yesterday's, but still threats.Looking around, Ki

Cloey and Kingdom left the bedroom a little while later, Cloey's face seemingly permanently red. Kingdom continued to tease her, finding her embarrassed expression adorable. The two headed downstairs for supper that his mother had prepared.The four survivors were already seated when he arrived. Alex and Adam were friendly, chatting and joking with everyone. Chuck and Kingdom's father conversed amongst themselves, getting along well. Lola remained cold and distant, sitting silently with her scarves still covering her face.Lily glared at Kingdom as usual, her eyes darting between him and Cloey. They narrowed when she noticed Cloey's flushed face—she clearly suspected he'd done something shameless.Kingdom ignored her as always, sitting next to Cloey and Cathy. Jefferson was still south fighting zombies with the other generals, so he was absent.Even James had shown up for supper. Luckily for Kingdom, he sat next to Lily, distracting her from giving Kingdom the death stare.Cathy hurri

The following day, the three divisions from the south returned to the city. The soldiers looked worn out and dirty from constant battles. Kingdom told them to go home and rest—the invasion would begin tomorrow.What surprised Kingdom were his three generals. All of them were riding beasts.Colton rode a massive bear covered in red fur that seemed to radiate heat, shimmering the air around it.---FreddyIron Toothed Volcanic BearLevel: 62Tamed by Colton---Colton puffed out his chest, proud as a peacock for taming such a strong beast. He'd encountered it outside a dormant volcano that appeared after the system. Colton challenged it to a contest of strength, barely won, and Freddy had followed him since.Lilith sat on a large white horse with a spiraled horn on its forehead.Unicorn… Kingdom thought. Countless legends mentioned unicorns, but today he saw one with his own eyes.---MaryWhite Unicorn (Rare Beast)Level: 60Tamed by Lilith---But the most surprising was Shenelle. She

The flurry of arrows and spells slammed into the mass of zombies, killing many instantly, but due to the sheer number of undead, the charge didn't stop. They continued surging toward the wall, trampling over their fallen comrades without hesitation."Takon, Ava, light them up," Kingdom commanded.They both nodded, launching into the air with powerful wingbeats that stirred the smoke-filled sky. They dove toward the oncoming army, mouths opening wide as flames erupted from their throats. White and black fire swept across the battlefield in waves, turning rows of zombies into ash that scattered in the wind. The heat was so intense that even Kingdom, standing on the wall, felt its sting on his face."Arrrgh!"The zombie king let out a guttural roar that cut through the chaos. Hundreds of mutated zombies stepped forward from the horde, each gripping long javelins in their twisted hands. Their muscles bulged as they pulled back, aiming at the wall.Kingdom's eyes widened. "Get down!" he ro