Chapter 009: The Butcher

The butcher possesses remarkable strength and defense, yet the creature's head is not very functional, with slow reactions and speed. This presents an opportunity for Zorge, but the standard-issue machine gun from a bygone era in his hands lacks sufficient lethality. While it is more than adequate for dealing with ordinary zombies, it is incapable of penetrating the formidable physical defenses of the butcher.

Zuo Ge rolled over to the right side of the butcher, seizing the opportunity while the giant was busy lifting the spikes to unleash a flurry of shots at it

Bright light and fire are precisely the things that the zombies detest the most; their degenerated eyeballs cannot withstand the piercing intensity of strong light. Thus, under the illumination of the flames, the zombies chasing Tony screamed and quickly retreated, merely to evade the soaring red flames in the arena

The zombie had not yet reacted when it heard a violent and thunderous gunshot ring out behind its head, which became the last memory of this zombie

In their eyes, it appeared as a nearly three-meter-tall monster. It resembled a strong and tall man, with a helmet made of welded iron covering its head, leaving only two eyes that emitted a fierce red glow visible. Its upper body was bare, with muscle contours as sharply defined as if carved by a knife. However, the body was embedded with hundreds of small holes, each containing the bullet heads from the gunfire of the two individuals.

Moments later, one side of the door was completely bent and removed, casually thrown back by a large hand, leaving the entrance wide open on one side

Seeing the zombies obediently step forward, the doctor finally revealed a satisfied smile and retreated.

The deafening gunfire echoed throughout the venue, and the head of the elegant-faced zombie exploded completely, causing all the zombies, including the butcher, to halt their actions and turn their gaze towards the leader's direction

The doctor had just stepped down when the butcher let out a muffled roar, swinging the iron tool in his hand in a horizontal sweep

Karl's blood gushed forth like a fountain, his body convulsing uncontrollably, breathing rapidly, his eyes emitting a complex light that fell upon Lefty and Tony. Ultimately, the light in his eyes gradually faded, and the hand gripping the machine gun fell weakly, leading to his demise

Following this, the dazzling flames filled the eyes of the undead.

The iron object retracted, crashing against the door with Karl's corpse. Amidst the sound of flesh tearing, the triangular spike withdrew from Karl's body, vanishing behind the door. Karl's corpse lost its support and fell to the ground with a thud. Suddenly, something blocked the hole in the broken door. Then, a bloodshot eyeball rolled up in the darkness, peering inside.

Amidst the deafening gunfire, supported by a tremendous kinetic energy of 3,517 joules, each bullet struck the butcher like a cannonball, tearing apart chunks of flesh from the giant and forcibly halting the butcher's charge. Even a body reinforced to the third level of defense could not withstand the impact of the .50 caliber round, and the butcher let out a cry of pain, retreating repeatedly

Apart from the pair of eyes that emitted the unique red glow characteristic of a zombie, it is truly difficult to associate this seemingly refined man with a ferocious monster

On the other side, Tony was also caught in a fierce battle. Although the danger posed by ordinary zombies was not as great as that of the butcher, their relentless swarm made Tony's situation equally dire. Utilizing the various obstacles in the room and his exceptional shooting skills, Tony adopted a guerrilla tactic to take down the zombies that lunged at him one by one. However, with no moment to pause for shooting, his ammunition was running low.

After speaking, the doctor shouted towards the living corpses behind Zuo Ge and the other person. Following his strange cries, the living and *illustrated* corpses, though fearful as they gazed at the butcher in the arena, still stepped forward one by one, encircling Zuo Ge and the other person.

It is the sound of zero

The butcher seemed to know that the prey was about to escape. He released his hand that was blocking the firelight, and a loud roar erupted from the mouth within the iron mask. Dragging the iron tool in his hand, he strode towards the door. As the giant, nearly three meters tall, charged forward, it resembled a speeding tank.

It crawled in from outside the door

The doctor seemed to be directing the butcher in some manner, while the giant emitted a series of dull sounds and occasionally nodded, appearing surprisingly obedient. This was yet another unexpected scene for Zuo Ge; could it be that such a violent creature as the butcher would also comply with orders?

Zuo Ge felt a surge of joy in his heart and took the opportunity to run towards the door with Tony. By the entrance, Ling was holding an M500; this large-caliber revolver could be considered a deadly weapon, causing Zuo Ge to pause slightly in surprise.

After 30 seconds of continuous fire, the magazine was nearly emptied. Only when the stock was also burning hot did the machine gun cease its roar. Looking again at the door, it was riddled with countless bullet holes. However, Zuo Ge felt a strong sense of dread, as the things behind the door still had not fallen. This thought terrified Zuo Ge; facing such intense firepower, even the strongest of living corpses would have been torn to shreds. He could not help but wonder what lay behind that door.

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Zuo Ge finally reacted, letting out a furious roar as he swept his machine gun towards the main door. Beside him, Tony joined in the barrage, the crossfire of their two machine guns pouring down on the door like a torrential storm, mirroring their anger. At this moment, they almost forgot about the horde of living corpses behind them. Strangely, those humanoid monsters did not take the opportunity to attack.

Almost simultaneously with the cessation of the machine gun fire, a loud roar erupted outside the door. The sound was like a heavy thunder, reverberating through the underground space, causing the window glass to hum and vibrate.

More importantly, due to the pursuit of the undead, he has already separated from Zorge and is unable to establish a more intense firepower

Watching the bullets embed themselves into the butcher's body, not a single drop of blood splattered out, left Ge feeling a bitterness in his throat

In the midst of his busy schedule, Zuo Ge inadvertently caught sight of the doctor, who flashed him an ambiguous smile. A chill ran through Zuo Ge's heart as he recalled the scene of the living corpse leader conversing with the butcher earlier, wondering if the living corpse had become clever enough to recognize that he was the captain of this team

The answer to this question came quickly

In the drum, the nine bullets were quickly exhausted, and the last bullet struck the butcher's shoulder, piercing through completely, causing the butcher's left arm to hang down limply.

Even the butcher could not help but cover his eyes with his hands, and at that moment, Zuo Ge heard a deep voice calling from outside the door: "Come out quickly"

A piece of iron, resembling a gigantic cleaver, was thrust in from outside the door, but its front end was welded with a triangular metal spike. It was this exceptionally sharp object that easily pierced through Karl's back and emerged from his chest, with a section of his severed intestine still hanging from it.

Zuo Ge and Tony retreated continuously

The term "butcher" refers to a variant of the living dead in human terminology

Through the collection and analysis of data, it is known that this variant of the living dead possesses abilities comparable to a human at the third tier of combat in terms of strength and defense enhancement. This indicates that the Butcher will be a highly dangerous monster, and in the assessment of known monsters, the Butcher is rated at level 3.

With a thud, the butcher's triangular blade struck the ground. The hard floor tiles immediately cracked, and the iron tool was deeply embedded into the surface.

Before the zeroing, he raised another left-hand gun. He held both pistols level and fired repeatedly at the butcher

One by one, bottles filled with alcohol-soaked cloth strips were thrown in, igniting as they landed. Upon striking the ground, the liquid inside the bottles spilled out, and from the scent, it was evident that it was the most commonly used disinfectant alcohol in hospitals. The flames on the burning cloth strips immediately spread, and the intense, crimson fire surged upward!

A series of strange cries erupted behind the butcher. Zuo Ge and the others saw a male zombie emerge from behind the giant. He was dressed in a neat doctor's uniform, which was starkly different from the other zombies. This particular zombie was not stained with a single drop of blood, and his hair was neatly combed back, resembling an educated gentleman from a bygone era.

As the giant's breath rose and fell, several projectiles fell from its body, leaving Zorge in disbelief. At such close range, the kinetic energy of the bullets was unable to penetrate the giant's body; such an abnormal level of defense was comparable to a Tier 3 defense enhancement in the combat domain

A ripple stirred in Zuo Ge's heart

Zuo Ge has already decided that he must kill this living corpse at all costs. It is evident that this living corpse is the leader, as even the butcher must follow its commands. Clearly, the group of living corpses has formed some kind of social prototype. He has reached the same conclusion as Ling, yet Zuo Ge's situation is a hundred times more perilous than Ling's.

An extraordinarily large hand reached in through the crack of the door, gripping the door tightly before forcefully pulling it aside. Consequently, the metal door emitted a piercing sound as the 10-centimeter-thick iron plate was easily bent and deformed. The immense strength of that monstrous hand left the two onlookers trembling with fear.

By the door, the doctor-dressed zombie looked proudly at the scene he was orchestrating. Suddenly, a cold metallic object pressed against the back of his head

Zuo Ge and Tony were both short in stature, and then they rolled to the sides while simultaneously pulling the trigger. The machine gun spat fire once more, and bullets poured down on the butcher like a torrential rain. However, the giant paid no heed; with a giant step, he pursued Zuo Ge.

Once again, a loud crash resounded as a tall dark figure collided with the remaining half of the door. Instantly, the bolt fell off, and the door was violently swung open.

"Head, could this thing... be a butcher?" Tony whispered, aiming his gun at the monster.

The lower body of the giant was draped in a black cloth skirt, stained with blood, resembling a butcher who had just slaughtered livestock. In its right hand, it gripped the weapon that had killed Karl, a blade-like object nearly three meters long, with its triangular points covered in Karl's blood, causing a wave of discomfort in the heart of Left Ge.

A monster classified as level 3 in danger is no longer an opponent that can be defeated merely with two conventional machine guns. Moreover, this monster, in every aspect, resembles the butcher's description. With this thought, Zuo Ge's heart sank heavily.

His face was pale, and the recoil of the M500 was far from ordinary. At the moment of firing, he had already employed various techniques to mitigate the shock, but after a round of shooting, the sharp pain in his wrist bones told him that his bones had likely been fractured by the impact

Known as the Butcher, this type of undead mutant is typically large in stature. Unlike the primitive and savage undead, Butchers often wield enormous weapons. Naturally, these weapons are crafted in a very crude manner, yet they are simple and brutal. While the undead kill primarily for the purpose of feeding, the Butcher's violence is almost entirely without reason. These large monsters harbor an inexplicable hatred towards the living, and whenever a living being appears before them, the Butcher will not cease until it has brutally slaughtered it.