Chapter 5
Noah was a little nervous as he subconsciously took some steps back.
Although he has watched some movies and even read comics regarding zombies but that still doesn't change the fact that he is facing reality and it involves life and death which Noah feels was scarier.
Just then as if he experienced a flashback of his family only for the image to be altered to that of his family gnawed to death while his mother turned into a lifeless zombie.
_No! I can't accept such a result till I see it with my face! If a chubby middle-aged man can be determined, what is stopping me, an energetic youth who even plays basketball?_
Thinking so, he no longer hesitates to dash towards one of the zombies at the forefront.
Bringing down his sharp axe on the zombie's head with one swing he chops it off leaving blood spewing from the neck.
Sensing one of the zombies close to him about to grab him, Noah rush aside which wasn't what a professional would do but being an amateur at combat he did it.
Using that chance, he took a deep breath and quickly wipe the small blood which stain his cheek from the sprayed one.
[Ding! You have killed a level 1 zombie, 10 EXP has been given to you.]
Dismissing the hologram, Noah dashes towards one of the zombie guards and slashes his axe right into the skull. Killing it immediately and so did he killed the last one.
He noticed something like an ancient goat skin used to write dropped from the zombie's body and curiously picked it up.
[Ding! You have killed a level 1 zombie, 10 EXP has been given.]
[Ding! 3 stats have been given to you.]
[Ding! You have gained 10 EXP]
[Congratulations, you have gotten the 'basic footwork skill'' Do you wish to learn it?]
"Let's see..." He mutter.
Noah calmly opened his stats.
Name: Noah Oscar
Race: Unknown
Class: Non
Level: 1
EXP: 0/100
Health: 50/50
Strength: 20
Speed: 16
Endurance: 10
Stamina: 16
_Let's not use these points for now shall we?_
He thought inwardly.
'Borrowing' one of the corpse's shirts to wipe off the blood from his axe. He enters each of the offices checking for any evidence or helpful gadget. With his bare feet and subject shirt, he strode around with a vigilant stare as he made his way toward a door with the 'Exit' sign on it.
As soon as he stepped out of the room, he found himself in a wide open space and ahead of him were 4 lifeless bodies. The aura inside this place was gloomy and he could even feel his hair rising.
Standing there was a twisted-neck bald man with his left eye dangling outside.
His mouth was trickling with yellowish saliva which corrodes the floor whenever it drips.
His rotten chest was filled with worms squirming inside.
Noah quickly bends over and pukes his guts out.
Well, the 2-metre-tall zombie didn't give him a chance to finish as it dash over with momentum that left Noah shocked.
Without thinking Noah raise his axe instinctively and tried blocking the attack directed at his chest.
_Bam!_
The force hitting his axe smashed him right through the same door he stepped out from and sent him sliding across the corridor.
-2HP
"Cough… cough… cough." Coughing up Noah failed to notice a drop of blood from his lip as he saw the zombie dashing towards him. Lifting its wide foot it tried smashing it on Noah but luckily Noah rolled away and force himself up.
Without wasting time he pours his stats into his speed.
Not stopping there he immediately force himself to absorb the knowledge regarding the combat skills.
That was the mistake he made.
He never knew it takes time to absorb the knowledge.
Doing so forced him into a trace which the zombie took the opportunity to throw a strong inhuman punch right into his stomach, knocking the air out of his lungs.
_Bam!_
Like a cracked doll, Noah was propelled flying and smashing right into the wall.
He almost blacked out.
-10HP
_Is this how I will die?_ Noah felt bitter in his heart as he watched the zombie walking with steady footsteps towards him.
It was like it doesn't want to end him immediately and would rather take its time.
_Don't make me regret this. You are my masterpiece and I wish you can transcend my expectations_ At that moment he remembered Chris's words.
_Yes! How can I die now of all times? I might not be the protagonist or villain but that won't stop me from being strong to protect my family_ Fueled by his will he forced himself up and clutch tightly to his axe.
_with the increase in speed and the slight amateurish skills I just got knowledge of. Gotta make use of em_ Thinking so he calmly and alertly watches every move of the disgusting zombie.
The zombie dashed across again with the motive of hurling a punch to which Noah drift his head sidewards letting the hand pass his head.
Not hesitating, he slashes his axe right into the stomach of the creature. Causing it to shriek as dark blood dripped out of the wounded place.
Thankfully being part of the basketball team sure has its pinnacle. It made him artlessly agile plus the enhancement from the hybrid combination Noah didn't feel much pain from that punch.
Probably cause his adrenaline is high. Noah didn't stop there as he tried chopping off the leg.
Even though the axe was sharp, it wasn't easy to penetrate a super-strong being easily...
Diving down, he avoided a punch heading his way and delivered a strike to its foot before rolling away.
The fight raged on for more than 23 minutes, Noah's hospital shirt got torn and he sustained bruises and cuts on his body as he keeps getting smashed away but nevertheless, he stood back every single time.
The zombie on the other hand has one of its hands chopped off and one of its legs could barely move which was bad for him.
_Time for the final move then._
With a steady look, he rushed towards the zombie. Tightening his grip on the axe and jumped high.
With a whooshing sound, the axe landed heavily on the head making it split with brain fluids flowing out of it.
[Congratulations, you have successfully killed a peak level 2 zombie. 50 EXP has been given to you with 3 stats points.]
[You've levelled up to level 2!]
[Successfully learned 'basic martial arts fist skill']
Noah wobbling sat down and massage his brows as he instantly felt weak.
He visualized the hologram.
Name: Noah Oscar
Race: Unknown
Class: Non
Level: 2
EXP: 30/150
Health: 50/50
Strength: 20
Speed: 16 +3
Endurance: 10 +3
Stamina: 16
"Huuuu" Taking a deep breath, Noah focus on his stats and thought calmly.
_My endurance is so low. It might look less useful but who knows when it will be useful?_
With that thought, he put the whole three points into his endurance. Feeling the strain on his mental health lessen a bit Noah felt a bit happy.
After 5 minutes of resting, he forced himself up when he thought of his family. Eliminating the low-level zombies on the way, Noah, who has been on the lookout for the mutant dog felt to notice it.
Finally, after what felt like ages, he spotted the door which leads outside. Quickening his steps he went outside.
_Impossible!_ With his mouth agape, Noah watched where he came out from.
It was straight out of the locker room and one of the lockers which the school administrators warn the students never to get close to it.
_Secret pathway?_ Just then His thought was hindered by a female voice.
"Somebody saveeee me!"
Noah's mouth twitched when he heard that voice.
_Seems like Smallville Superman's attention is needed_