Chapter 7, Blood Battle with the Swift Bone Beast, Fang Min's Confession

I feel that I am not strong, as a loser, perhaps the only thing I can take pride in is the belief that overcomes fear and the courage to keep moving forward

"Go to hell!" I roared, my left arm completely wrapped around the neck of the Swiftbone Beast. My right hand raised the short knife, but before I could strike, a sharp claw swept across my shoulder, causing me to nearly drop it.

Well, you know? I was somewhat surprised

Those gunshots may just be the cries of a few unfortunate souls besieged by monsters, but they could also be our only hope for escape

"Chen Hui, could you do me a favor? The outside is filled with monsters, and we can't get out. I hope you..." I said somewhat awkwardly

That was a kiss, which lasted for a long time before they parted. Fang Min's eyes flickered as she said: "Well, I am the school belle, and many people in the school like me, but I have never looked for a boyfriend because... I have actually always liked you, Cao Yang."

He no longer knew how many more times he could eat such food, and as he was leaving, he glanced at Fang Min. Although the girl's disdain showed no sign of diminishing, he was still willing to strive desperately for her sake

A shadow suddenly appeared before me, and in my astonishment, I instinctively turned my head. However, a deep gash, visible to the bone, emerged on my cheek, extending all the way to my earlobe. This was the first time I had been injured after wearing a tight-fitting outfit, and the pain was nearly overwhelming.

"Cao Yang, could you come here for a moment? I have something to discuss with you," Fang Min said with a smile. The girl was very beautiful; as the campus belle, she was even more charming than a doll. However, her smile appeared somewhat forced.

Good! Chen Hui's reaction was unexpected, showing no hesitation, even though we had previously considered killing him

I did not let go, my legs locked in place, the short knife slashing again and again, until that body was a bloody mess, lying still as a book, yet I still did not stop

Staring blankly at Fang Min, I feel a bit nauseous, a bit like vomiting, and somewhat pitying Chen Hui for...

At the same time, a sharp claw accurately struck my lower abdomen, feeling... either my spleen was injured or my kidneys were depleted

"Yes, I have known him since we were classmates in middle school." Fang Min laughed, but her laughter was quite mocking

I must never let go; if I do, I will be unable to catch it again, and I will be mercilessly defeated by its terrifying speed, which is as swift as lightning and can even leave an afterimage behind. I gritted my teeth and even wrapped my legs around it, embracing the swift bone beast.

Gunshots? Someone is coming! The lounge immediately erupted in chaos. Are they soldiers or police? Can they rescue everyone? Lin Xiu immediately wanted to go out to find a way out, but I stopped him.

If Chen Hui harms me, you must protect me well. If we need to break out later, can you stay close to me? Cao Yang, I am actually very afraid of death and I am also very reluctant to leave you

Thank you, by the way, let's eat something first. I casually tossed a box of cookies to him. Chen Hui was taken aback for a moment and nodded, saying thank you

Master, hurry and escape! The doll anxiously grabbed my hand, but I forcefully pulled it back.

Fortunately, it was a Swiftbone Beast; had it been a Corpse Devourer, I fear I would have already perished, as the protective suit does not cover the face, and the bodily fluids of the Corpse Devourer are highly acidic

I know it is dead, but I was also on the brink of death. The bloodstains on my cheeks seemed to cause the doll some heartache, and it made me feel a chill deep in my bones. This is what a monster truly is; this is what it really means to fight a monster. Everything in the movies is a lie—what about a bullet to the head, what about a swift death with a knife, and the books? It is all complete nonsense. Have those who make movies ever truly faced a monster?

With a roar of the tiger, I shield my head with my arms, yet my palms face outward in anticipation, I am ready to fight with all my might

The head was thrown far away, the body collapsed with a loud thud, leaving only the severed arm flailing and the feet trampling wildly

Like a cannonball, I was knocked back several meters, crashing through the window behind me and tumbling into a classroom

"Master, why don't we head back first? Perhaps we can let Chen Hui come out to assess the situation, after all, the monster won't attack him," the doll suggested. This idea was good, but...

Is this foolish? Perhaps it is, because he does not realize that Fang Min has just walked over to my side.

This scene is quite tragic, as if I were pleading with the Swiftbone Beast for intimacy, yet it was unwilling and persistently tried to push me away. After entangling for a full minute, it finally accepted my affection, lowered its head, and kissed me, leaving its teeth directly imprinted on my neck

The short knife in the right hand emitted a blue glow as it severed one of the sharp claws of the Swift Bone Beast. Although it was immediately counterattacked, causing the right arm to nearly dislocate and hang limply, ...! ... I switched to my left hand and fought back again!

The bite force of the swift bone beast is not strong enough to tear through tight clothing, but its sharp teeth have compressed my trachea, making it impossible for me to breathe

Master! The doll immediately wanted to rush in, but was blocked by another one.

Laozi, damn it... I gritted my teeth, but before I could finish speaking, that claw swatted me away, crashing me out of the classroom and into another one. Frustrated, I was on the verge of tears

Lightning, once again lightning, as two roars have just sounded, a foul wind has already risen before me

The sound of a child’s cry came from outside, and I knew it was the little one fighting. I wanted to quickly eliminate the monster and bring help, but would she make it in time? Could I really rely on her protection for the rest of my life?

Damn it! I cursed as I took another hit to my lower abdomen, my back crashing against the wall

My face quickly turned red and purple, and I gasped but could not make a sound. I wanted to retaliate, yet my vision was filled with golden stars. I could only slash wildly, and the blade struck deeply into the shoulder of the Swiftbone Beast from right to left, leaving a deep gash and splattering fresh blood all over my head and face

"He likes you so much, how could he bear to hurt you?" I said with a frown

What is the action that is so fast it cannot be seen by the naked eye? Just like a sniper's bullet, one is already hit before hearing the gunshot, or like a shell that suddenly appears before one's eyes, one has just understood when they are immediately blown away.

The vision finally returned, a flash of lightning streaked across, and it finally cut into its neck

"That... Cao Yang, do you know that Chen Hui likes me?" Fang Min murmured

Who knows, you all said he is mutating, who knows if he will be the first to eat me when he is not clear-headed, or even possibly take me away. Cao Yang, can you promise me one thing? If Chen Hui intends to harm me, can you protect me?

With a short knife, I followed the direction of the electric light and cut back. I only heard a sound of bones grinding, as the last remaining claw of the swift beast was cleaved in two by me.

The cries of agony were no longer mine alone; they also included its own. The sharp teeth finally released their grip, allowing me to breathe again, and I was finally able to see the true form of this swift-boned beast.

I was completely taken aback, feeling utterly dazzled. I had no choice but to crouch on the ground, cradling my head with my left hand, using my tight-fitting clothing to block the monster's attacks. My right hand wielded a short knife, slashing frantically, yet it was repeatedly in vain. I could not discern the direction from which the swift skeletal beast was attacking.

In fact, we used to be quite good, although I do not like him, he can still be considered a childhood friend. However, he has already turned into a monster, and I am truly afraid that he will harm me

What an international joke this is; she has never even looked at me properly before

In the classroom, just as I had gotten up, I fell again, being slammed to the ground by the Swift Bone Beast, which had grabbed me by the ankle. In a daze, I felt as if my bones were about to turn to dust

The swift bone beast charged towards me, once again sending me into the air. At the same time, I desperately reached out and grabbed its shoulder, holding on tightly despite the putrid slime covering its body; I could not afford to feel disgusted.

No, we should still go to the supermarket. Regardless of the circumstances, food is the most important thing, and then we can return to look for Chen Hui. I gritted my teeth and said, though I was extremely scared at that moment, not wanting to stay outside for even a second, yet some responsibilities must be shouldered.

In the supermarket, all the monsters had been lured away, and the gunfire outside was gradually becoming more intense. I hurriedly filled my storage bracelet with instant noodles, biscuits, and bottled water, and then quickly rushed back to inform everyone.

At this moment, I can no longer say that I am merely brushing past death; rather, I am facing it head-on in a confrontation. Just one wrong word could lead to my immediate demise. So, am I fighting desperately? No, I am far more insane than the Swiftbone Beast.

The doll suddenly embraced me from behind, pulling me away from the corpse, as if trying to convey something, comforting my heart that was on the verge of collapse due to fear

My hands trembled, gradually calming down after a long while. The sense of pride that had arisen from becoming an Awakened One has now completely vanished. I no longer feel like I have become a superhuman; at most... I merely possess a slight edge in self-preservation compared to ordinary people in this apocalypse, just a tiny bit.

The doll said, I have already awakened, and I have become as if I were a superhero. With just a little training, I will be able to fight against these monsters. However, I truly cannot feel it at all. Except for the weakest split body, any monster can easily overpower me.

There is no escape, only two of us, we fight... Before the words were finished, I flew out.

Speaking of which, that big wolfdog is quite friendly with me. I often throw bones for it to eat, and it wags its tail as soon as it sees me. Yet at this moment... either it is dead or I am doomed

This is only natural; I instinctively wanted to nod, but suddenly my mouth was sealed by a pair of slick hands, leaving my expression frozen

The doll said that when the awakened ones reach a certain stage of growth, they will be categorized into different types: power type, defense type, agility type, and perception type. What type am I? I feel that I am not outstanding in any aspect; it seems that I am only... the type that works hard and perseveres.

Skinny as a skeleton, with an extremely bizarre facial contour that does not resemble a human; rather, it is somewhat akin to the large wolfdog kept in the school's communication room. By the way, the cosmic fungus infects not only humans but also animals

"It is all right now, Master; the monster is dead," the doll said softly

The responsibility of the awakened is, even if one does not think about saving the world, to protect those around them. If I am terrified to the point of death, what will happen to Lin Xiu? What will happen to the injured Xia Mingxuan and Fang Min? What should be done about the missing sister?

In the bathroom, Fang Min locked the door and leaned down to peek through the crack, seemingly afraid that someone might be eavesdropping

There is no escape; the speed of the Swiftbone Beast is too fast. At the initial stage, Level 1, it is already several times faster than an average person, and at Level 5, the documentation describes it in just one phrase: it is invisible to the naked eye