Level up Zombie

[Each time an Undead in your group levels up, a stat point will be granted for the Undead]

[If an undead reaches the maximum level cap, they can evolve to the next stage]

[Evolution will be dependent on the Undead itself and the stats given]

Just as the System prompts appeared, Zain decided to open Skittle’s profile. When the new screen flashed, he noticed the new changes. Now not only did a hunger bar appear, but there were also a few new stats.

[Strength: 0]

[Agility: 0]

[Intelligence: 0]

[Vitality: 0]_.

‘The stat options are the same as what I have as well, but he doesn’t have a path type unlike me.’ Zain thought.

Out of all of the available stats, there was one that stood out, and that was intelligence. Zain wanted to place the stat point in it immediately when he saw it. This stat was most likely the answer to Skittle’s problem, but he had to be realistic about the current situation.

One point of intelligence would barely amount to anything for now. It was unlikely to show great effect, and in a fight, this stat would be useless if it’s low. He had not increased his own intelligence either because he felt there was no use for it at the moment himself.

‘If we’re thinking about survival, then vitality would make sense. I’m guessing that’s similar to health in a game. He doesn’t have the endurance stat like me, vitality the closest thing to it…but it won’t help Skittle much in being independent.’

In the end, he had a choice of either strength or agility. In the future, Zain imagined himself controlling a horde of Zombies, and he knew it would be best to balance out his little army to have those that specialised in certain things.

Then the balancing act would be on his army itself, which was why he was to select one of these two options.

‘At the moment though, I don’t know what we’ll be fighting against more. Is it the Zombies? Or will it be Humans?’

Looking at Skittle’s small body, Zain had made his decision and decided to put the stat in strength.

[Strength 1]

Skittle was not good at anything sports-wise, running, lifting anything. So his speed was comparable to his strength. When looking at Skittle, one would never expect him to have immense power, which was why Zain was going for the element of surprise.

“Hey Skittle, let’s have a little match.”

Zain was wondering if this would work or not. He had never tried it before, but it was worth a try. Using the System, he had set the attack target on himself. Skittle started to turn his head, and the next moment he came right for Zain.

‘I have to be careful. I don’t want to hurt him and just want to test out his strength.’

The zombies were a bit mindless when attacking. They would dangle their arms out towards their opponent and just swing, with no form or anything. Then if times got desperate, they would sometimes use their legs and, lastly, their mouths.

Skittle was no different in this aspect, so Zain went to grab his arms and tried to push him back. The two were pushing against each other, with neither one of them winning.

“Stop!” Zain ordered, and Skittle immediately halted.

Zain was quite surprised by the outcome. Skittle was now comparable to Zain with just one stat in strength. He had superhuman strength. Although Zain didn’t have any stats in strength, it was still relieving to know that if Skittle went up against a regular Zombie, he would most likely win.

This small spar was enough for Zain to conclude. Now, it was time for them to head to the real task at hand. Walking up to the reception, Zain crouched down and went through the relatively large crack. Now he stood in the Community Garden that residents of the apartment building shared.

It was an ample square garden space similar to a courtyard. The sunlight reached the ground from the left half of the building, which had been hit and destroyed. The floors had collapsed on each other, and some of the apartments in the corner seemed missing.

As for the reason behind all the damage and wreckage, there was a deep crack in the apartment building, like a large object, around the size of a car, had crashed through it.

When he followed through the paths, he saw a large rock in the middle of the courtyard. It had destroyed the area around it, burned the grass in the area, and created a huge crater where it laid.

The only thing was the size of the meteor itself. It was nearly the same size as someone’s head.

‘Is that it? Are these the rocks that cause so much trouble?’

Moving closer, Zain instructed Skittle to stay back. He was afraid that it might react in some way. Heading down into the crater caused by the rock, Zain got closer and could visibly see lines in the rock, a strange pattern with a faded green colour through the rock.

It certainly looked like nothing from the earth.

‘Is this it? Is this the reason for the Zombies? Maybe one of these crashed here first, and then many came soon after?’ Zain thought.

Reaching out slowly, Zain eventually touched the head-size rock, expecting something to happen.

[The meteorite is no longer active]

[New quest received]

[Please find an active meteorite so it can be analysed by the System]

‘Not active…and another quest? What are these quests that the System keeps giving me? I feel like. Someone is just making me do their bidding for them.’ Zain thought.

Next to the large head-sized rock, Zain grabbed a small piece that looked to have broken off, placed it in his pocket just in case it was important and started walking away with Skittle.

‘Come on, let’s get out of here.’

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In one of the many apartment buildings on the street, looking into the building, a figure was keeping an eye on it. They soon saw a man walk out, but following after him was something else.

‘Is that…a zombie following a human?’

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