Chapter 55 – 55. While Trying to Be Liked by the Saint, I Ended Up Becoming a Bitch. [Awakened Zombie][4]

'This means that my power has now risen from F to C. The power of the awakening iron pipe must have also increased.'

That's what the status window told me when I received the awakening iron pipe.

The awakening pipe has the destructive power of a 25KG level sledgehammer, but it develops according to the growth of nano warrior Kim Tae-sik's abilities.

'I think it will at least surpass C-level power. My fist is now C-level, so wouldn't that be correct?'

When I was in F grade when I first got the awakening pipe, my power was at the level of a heavyweight boxer's destructive power.

But now it is C grade.

This is the destructive power of a 25KG level sledgehammer.

The power of his fist is at the level of the awakening iron pipe he has been swinging so far.

Since the power has grown so much, I think the destructive power that can be created through the awakening iron pipe has also increased.

'It definitely seems like an improvement, but there was no room to experiment with strength.'

In fact, I was aware of it in the process of swinging the horn pipe.

To use a metaphor, it feels like I have a lot of mana left over.

Because the targets that were killed until recently were regular zombies, there was no room for proper testing.

Even with the level of a sledgehammer, the zombie's head exploded, so I couldn't be motivated for anything.

However, since I couldn't destroy the items in the bunker, I was only predicting the rising situation based on my intuition.

'I can't stand this… Now that I have the right opportunity, I have to use it…!!! 'You just have to taste it!!!'

Then, the moment I checked the Awakened Zombie's 'Body Part Strengthening' skill,

And the moment he used it to defend against the strength of the existing awakening iron pipe,

My motivation went up significantly.

That's why I didn't try to compete from the beginning and just went around in circles to check the guy's abilities.

I wanted to truly know the abilities I had developed through Awakened Zombie.

"Okay, let's raise mana properly and pierce the awakened zombie's metal skin!"

I plan to look into the strengthening of 『Body Parts』.

"I think we have a good chance of winning."

『Excellent Sense』 And 『Combat Mental Skills』 Continue to update data related to combat situations.

Based on intuition based on that information, there seems to be a good chance of breaking through.

'We must succeed before the awakened zombies run out of mana…'

However, the awakened zombie side is a variable.

It is questionable whether this guy's mana will be enough to last.

'I need some warm-up.'

I don't think hitting the horn pipe at the level I think will be successful in one go.

I think I need to try it a few times to sharpen my practical sense.

The amount of mana the awakened zombie currently possesses is 260 points,

The possibility of awakened zombies using reinforced fists as a counterattack must also be taken into account.

I think I can apply my awakening iron pipe as a poultice to his body part strengthening skill about 4 times.

"Then we need to raise our mana sense a little faster here…"

I also need to work harder.

Placing a unilateral burden on one side is not Tae-sik Kim's philosophy.

-Pot! Papapot! Papapot!!

So I started taking special steps that were even more flashy than before.

Special steps are made with mana.

So, if you raise the special step to the maximum, it will definitely help with mana management sense for other special ability skills.

"Krrrr!! Crunch! Crrrr! Haha!!"

It is also intended to put the awakened zombies on the defensive.

'Don't swing your fist carelessly! I am a dangerous person…!'

'If you're too aggressive, you're the type of person who doesn't know what to do differently from what you planned!!!'

Compared to regular zombies, this guy is aware of the concept of danger.

If my side starts to go on the offensive, I think they will recognize the danger and come out on the defensive.

Then there will be less fist shaking.

'It definitely feels different to use my body than usual!'

If I step with full fitness, my stamina will decrease faster than before.

However, since it is the last minute, there is no reason to save stamina.

"As my opponent gets stronger, my concentration also becomes sharper."

I could definitely feel it as I took the special steps that were close to full fit.

Mana control ability was being maximized.

I imagined the mana situation being managed more sharply than usual.

"Death angle"

ㅡSuaaaaagh!!!

Feeling that I had warmed up to a certain degree, I immediately caught the awakened zombie's blind spot using a dynamic 180-degree rotation step.

ㅡBuaaaaagh!!!!

As soon as I took the blind spot, I struck the first blow without mercy.

ㅡKaaaaa!!!!

The resounding sound of metal clashing.

As expected, the awakened zombie defended against my relentless attack with 『Body Part Strengthening』.

– Stumble!

However, the reaction was different from before.

Even though it was blocked properly, the awakened zombies were quite staggered.

"It went in heavier than before!"

Looking at it, I was able to confirm that the power of the awakening iron pipe had increased.

ㅡBuuuuu!!!!

Eventually, the awakened zombies counterattacked with reinforced fists, as if they were not going to sit still.

'The swing is a bit big, friend…'

ㅡSuaaaaah!!!

It was an irregular overhand.

However, since I've already experienced it a few times, I'm more familiar with that angle than I was the first time.

So, instead of drawing a large circle to avoid it, I slightly bent my upper and lower body and then drew a small circle to avoid it.

ㅡKuaaaaa!!!

Then, he inserted the second awakening pipe poultice into the other side of the awakened zombie's head.

'Oh! 'The sound has changed!'

The second blow was heavier than the first.

The hitting sound is also Kaaaaang! No, kuaaaaang! It was.

'Ohhhhh!!! Look at the mana sparks!!!!'

Just a moment ago, it felt like metal clashing with metal.

The sparks produced when hitting were similar to those produced when metal collides with metal.

However, mana projection has become more active than before.

The iron pipe of My Awakening no longer felt like simple metal, but became metal surrounded by mana.

As a result, the spark that occurred in a hitting situation also produced a blue spark unique to Mana.

Furthermore

ㅡSuaaagh!

The awakened zombie, which had tilted at the first hit, was completely pushed back this time.

'Where!!!!!'

ㅡShoouuuuuk!!!

When I saw that, I immediately ran after him.

'Eat this!!!!'

ㅡBuuuuung!!!

The forehead of the awakened zombie was slashed vertically.

ㅡKuaaaaa

As expected, the awakened zombie also defended her third attack with a metal skin.

ㅡShuuuuu!!

However, this time it flew about 3 meters away.

ㅡKudangtangtang!!!

Then it collapsed miserably.

Degul- Degul- Degul- Degul- Degul-

Not only that, but I ended up rolling backwards.

"Oh… I feel like my skull is a little crushed?"

About 100KG,

It was so powerful that opponents with awakening abilities were blown away.

It was so powerful that the upper part of the forehead of the awakened zombie that had been transformed into metal skin was slightly dented.

"Whoa! Wow! "Crrrr!!"

The tremendous shock still remained.

The awakened zombie struggled slightly while falling.

"The awakened zombie guy has 120 mana points remaining. "I have to put an end to this attack."

The awakened zombie used 『Body Part Strengthening』 Three times and 『Fist Strengthening』 Once.

A total of 160 points were spent.

There are now 120 mana points remaining from the existing 280 points.

This means that you can deplete its mana by hitting it three times.

But I don't plan on using that method.

I intend to completely destroy the awakened zombie's metal skin with the next single blow.

"I think I can break it if I make a proper full swing."

The three strikes made so far were swung in a similar manner to the striking stance used to catch regular zombies.

He used a strike centered on a quick swing, with few preparatory movements and simple movements.

In that state, she was keenly aware of the sharp refining of mana.

By using such an efficiency-oriented swing movement, the metal skin of the awakened zombie was dented.

So, I thought that if I focused only on my power, I could completely break through that defensive wall.

"Krrrr…"

It did not attack the fallen awakened zombie.

First, I waited until the guy got up again.

Only if he stands properly will I be able to hit him with perfect posture.

Cheok…!

The guy who was struggling soon regained his composure and got up.

"I didn't do a full swing because there was a high possibility of being counterattacked, but once is enough."

What is the reason for using a simple swing method?

This is to avoid being counterattacked.

There was also a purpose to increase accuracy.

However, if the opponent is not multiple zombies but only one

It can be cast stably for about one full swing.

"Because there is a protective shield."

This is because there is a booster shield.

"Why not hold on with the protective shield and then tear it down?"

Still, it is a protective shield with the title of invincibility.

Even if the Awakened Zombie's reinforced fist is at the level of a sledgehammer, I think it will be able to withstand it.

I think not only will it survive, but it won't be affected much.

What if I get more damage than expected?

I can't help it. Just think of it as a good experiment.

I'm going to have to go crazy and complain about getting rid of my invincibility tag.

"Kwwwww!!!!"

It seems like he sensed something too.

It roared loudly at me as if it didn't want to lose momentum.

This is a very desirable attitude.

"Booster."

We need to live up to that attitude.

I immediately cast the booster.

ㅡㅡㅡShuaaaaa!!!!!

The distance the awakened zombie flew after being hit by the third awakening pipe was 3 meters.

The distance it rolled backwards after falling to the floor was 3.5 meters.

The total distance between me and this guy is 6.5 meters.

The distance of 6.5 meters was shortened in one go through the booster.

ㅡuuuuu!!!!

As soon as I moved, the booster's shield was activated,

ㅡCheoeok!

It stopped at just the full swing distance.

ㅡChaaaaah!!!!

Normally, I would have taken a quick swing, but not this time.

Preparatory action is required.

So, very properly,

They really opened their guns wide.

ㅡChaaaaa!

In addition, my swing form has improved significantly.

'It doesn't feel like you are simply putting weight on the awakening iron pipe… It feels like you are using mana…'

The factor that extracts the true ability of the awakening iron pipe is not the weight.

For this reason, such large strides may not be meaningful.

However, the use of mana is an image.

I want to create an image that can maximize the mana in my body through a large striking posture.

I came up with the image of drawing up mana starting from the lower body through the waist and then exploding the mana with the end of the awakening iron pipe.

'Ohhhhh!!! It's like a mana vortex is being pulled up!!!!'

I felt it at that moment.

As if the weight was being lifted from the lower body,

I felt like mana was being pulled up from below like a whirlwind.

ㅡWhooooo!!!

I, Kim Tae-sik, was feeling the mana operation status by using the full swing posture.

The awakened zombie reacted to my movements and opened its mouth wide.

"Kwoaaaaa!

Perhaps feeling a great sense of crisis, the awakened zombies roared more harshly and loudly than ever.

It may just be a feeling, but it felt like my size had been blown out of proportion.

ㅡCheooooo!!!!

Crisis situation,

However, the awakened zombie instinctively sensed my gap and immediately loaded her right fist.

'I guess I have no choice but to get hit.'

This is a full-power awakening pipe mode that was cast considering that it would take at least one hit.

I have no intention of avoiding it.

The Awakened Zombie's murderous spirit is directly directed towards me.

But ignoring that, I focused only on exploding mana.

ㅡPaaaaa!!

The awakened zombie had no choice but to activate its fist strengthening skill targeting me.

'You'll hold on, right? You'll hold on, right? Still, it's a shield with an invincibility title?'

ㅡChuaaaaah!!!!

A roar that cuts through the wind,

That wasn't a sound coming from the mouth.

It was a murderous sound made by the giant fist of an awakened zombie.

So, while I was determined, I was also a little scared.

ㅡFuuuuuck!!!!!

Regardless of my state of mind,

The awakened zombie threw an incredibly powerful fist at my face.