Chapter 6: Black Abyss Sword

The HP bar above Saeko Busujima’s head confirmed Lin Yi’s speculation—his previous attack had indeed caused negligible damage, shaving off only 6% of her health, which had almost no substantial impact on her.

Conversely, this strike seemed to have stirred up quite a commotion within Saeko Busujima’s calm, mirror-like heart, sending ripples through it.

Saeko Busujima’s breathing quickened; every inhalation and exhalation seemed to carry a certain rhythm, as if she were brewing a powerful force.

Her long sword pointed silently toward the ground, the tip not trembling in the slightest.

In this stillness, she exuded an indescribable aura.

She stood in an extremely relaxed posture, but that relaxation was not laziness; it was a composure born of intense focus.

The majesty and pressure revealed in this composure made everyone present feel an unprecedented sense of gravity.

Even those who knew nothing of martial arts could sense a power about to erupt from her, as if she were an awakened beast, poised and ready to strike.

Lin Yi knew well that he could not allow Saeko Busujima any more time to prepare.

He waited with full concentration for an opportunity. The moment Saeko Busujima’s foot began to lift, he exerted force instantly, rushing toward his opponent like a bullet leaving a chamber.

The wooden sword in his hand condensed all his strength, carving out a sharp arc, aiming directly at Saeko Busujima’s vitals.

However, faced with this sudden attack, Saeko Busujima remained exceptionally calm.

Her eyes revealed sharpness and determination, as if she had already foreseen Lin Yi’s attack route.

With a soft shout, the wooden sword in her hand countered like black lightning, thrusting straight toward Lin Yi’s chest.

The two wooden swords clashed in mid-air, emitting a harsh, grating sound.

Lin Yi felt the immense force transmitted from the blade, which made his arm tremble slightly, and he couldn't help but marvel at Saeko Busujima’s strength.

If this were a challenge match at a dojo, Lin Yi might have chosen to risk an all-out attack to decide the winner without hesitation.

But in this derivative world, facing the unknown threat of the zombie virus, any wound could become a potential fatal weakness.

Therefore, Lin Yi made a wise choice; he retreated rapidly, avoiding Saeko Busujima’s fierce attack.

Seeing Lin Yi retreat, a flash of surprise crossed Saeko Busujima’s eyes.

As Lin Yi backed away, the bloodthirsty glint in Saeko Busujima’s eyes gradually faded, replaced by a touch of deep contemplation.

“Why?” Saeko Busujima asked, her tone filled with obvious confusion and doubt. She stared intently at Lin Yi, hoping to read something from his expression.

“Now is not the best time; getting injured might affect the plans ahead,” Lin Yi explained frankly, meeting Saeko Busujima’s gaze without any evasion.

Although Saeko Busujima did not fully understand what Lin Yi meant by “the plans ahead,” she could feel the sincerity in his tone.

“Fine, since you say so, let’s save this bout for another day.” Saeko Busujima sighed softly and chose to concede.

Her words revealed a faint sense of helplessness, but more so, an understanding and respect for Lin Yi.

Although their exchange had been extremely brief—not even lasting a minute—for Saeko Busujima, it was enough to satisfy her desire for battle.

In the past, the opponents she encountered would often fall in a short time, unable to even withstand a single strike from her.

Now that she had finally encountered an opponent who could contend with her, she naturally hoped to prolong this duel, to spar deeply and savor it slowly.

After the battle ended, Saeko Busujima carefully tidied her clothes and her slightly disheveled hair.

She looked up and gave Lin Yi a deep look, a glance that seemed to want to engrave his figure into her heart, to be kept forever.

Afterward, she silently put away her wooden sword and turned to walk out of the dim, battle-charged underground fighting arena.

As Saeko Busujima’s figure drifted further away and finally disappeared at the exit of the arena, the audience erupted.

All eyes turned to Lin Yi, who had just fought a fierce battle with Saeko Busujima.

“My god, did you see that? That guy was going toe-to-toe with Senior Busujima!”

“Unbelievable, simply unbelievable!”

The audience discussed it heatedly, all marveling at the astonishing strength Lin Yi had displayed.

In this school, Saeko Busujima’s strength was notoriously formidable, and Lin Yi, who could fight her to a draw, naturally possessed extraordinary ability.

Such a result led the heads of various clubs to start considering how to recruit this newly emerged powerhouse into their teams.

After all, Lin Yi’s addition would undoubtedly bring a huge competitive advantage to any club.

After the battle, Lin Yi returned to Rei Miyamoto’s side.

As soon as he sat down, he noticed that the way Rei Miyamoto looked at him was different from before.

That gaze contained not only the previous simplicity and curiosity but also added a touch of admiration and appreciation.

“Miyamoto-san, do you know where there are any suitable weapons?” Lin Yi asked.

Although the wooden sword in his hand had been specially treated and possessed good resilience, it was clearly insufficient to meet his needs when facing the impending zombie crisis.

Rei Miyamoto hesitated slightly. “There are some, but…” she continued, “those weapons are extremely lethal, and most people avoid using them for fear of accidents.”

Lin Yi nodded in understanding; after all, their relationship hadn't reached the point of complete trust, and being cautious about such safety issues was appropriate.

He gently handed the wooden sword to Rei Miyamoto. Although she was a bit confused, she took it.

However, at this moment, something unexpected happened.

A crack suddenly appeared in the wooden sword in Rei Miyamoto’s hand, as if an invisible force were colliding within it.

The crack expanded rapidly, and in just three seconds, the sturdy wooden sword snapped into several pieces in her hand.

Looking at the broken sword in her hand, Rei Miyamoto nodded in shock, threw it aside, and said, “Follow me.”

She led Lin Yi to an old warehouse. Although the exterior looked slightly dilapidated, the sturdy lock revealed that important items were hidden inside.

Rei Miyamoto took a set of keys from the window sill and skillfully opened the heavy door.

As the door slowly pushed open, a dusty scent rushed toward them.

Lin Yi waited for a moment to ensure safety before following Rei Miyamoto into the dim warehouse.

Only a few faint rays of light filtered in through the windows, but it was enough for Lin Yi to see the dazzling array of weapons on the shelves.

It was as if this were an ancient armory; all kinds of weapons were available, lying silently in the dimness as if telling stories of the past.

Rei Miyamoto pointed to the full shelves and said to Lin Yi, “Choose one yourself, but remember to hide the weapon when you go out; don’t scare the other students.”

Lin Yi’s gaze swept quickly across the shelves, finally settling on a rapier in the corner.

That rapier was about three feet two inches long, with a blade about four centimeters wide, elegant and sharp in design.

Three deep blood grooves ran across the blade, seemingly whispering of its past battle achievements and bloody history.

The faint cold light emitted by the blade was like a meteor streaking across the night sky—both beautiful and sharp—highlighting the craftsman’s ingenuity and exquisite skill.

Obtained [Black Abyss Sword]

Black Abyss Sword (White · Rare)

Origin: 18th Century London, Bell’s Blacksmith Shop

Durability: 24/30 (Durability decreased due to lack of maintenance for a long time.)

Attack Power: 7~15 (Calculated based on the strength of the slash)

Equipment Requirements: Strength 2, Agility 2 to use; can be used flexibly if Strength exceeds 5.

Rating: 10 (Note: White equipment ratings are from 1 to 10. White equipment with a rating of 10 will be marked as ‘Rare’ and have special attributes added.)

Special Attribute: Due to its special construction, wounds caused by the Black Abyss Sword are extremely difficult to heal.

Introduction: Once the plundering tool of the great pirate Blackbeard, it carries the legend and adventure of the pirate. However, after Blackbeard’s pirate crew was wiped out, this sword passed through the hands of dozens of merchants, finally arriving in Japan.

Price: 1000 Paradise Coins (This item is a rule-based item and can be taken out of the Highschool of the Dead world).

New author, new book, asking for votes. By the way, when is Mosquito updating? It’s been almost half a year since the last update.

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