Chapter 7: The Corpse Virus Attacks

【Hunter has obtained equipment for the first time, starting equipment grade introduction.】

【Equipment is divided into: White, Green, Blue... Insufficient rank to obtain further data, please explore on your own, Hunter.】

【Hunter has come into contact with Paradise Coins for the first time, starting Paradise Coin explanation.】

【Paradise Coins can be used to trade with Reincarnation Paradise or other contractors; this is the only universal currency in Reincarnation Paradise.】

【Warning: Please use every Paradise Coin with caution, as they are your capital for survival and growth.】

"Paradise Coins, it seems this is the currency of Reincarnation Paradise." Lin Yi speculated to himself. At the same time, he swung the Black Abyss sword twice, satisfied with the weapon's performance and feel.

After carefully inspecting the blade, Lin Yi satisfiedly sheathed the newly acquired Black Abyss sword.

Holding this sword, he felt an unprecedented sense of security.

Now, even if the Dead virus were to break out immediately, he would have sufficient means to fight back.

He nodded at Miyamoto Rei, suggesting she also choose a weapon for defense.

Miyamoto Rei stared at Lin Yi, her eyes filled with confusion.

Although she didn't fully understand Lin Yi's intentions, the time they had spent together told her that every word Lin Yi spoke had a deeper meaning.

After a moment of hesitation, her gaze fell upon a long spear on the weapon rack.

She picked up the spear and swung it lightly twice, feeling its power and fluidity.

To make it easier to carry, Miyamoto Rei disassembled the spear into two sections.

After hanging his new weapon, the Black Abyss sword, at his waist, Lin Yi began to look around for usable armor.

He knew well that when facing zombies like the Dead, weapons alone were far from enough; comprehensive protection was equally critical.

Seeing Lin Yi looking like he was facing a formidable enemy, Miyamoto Rei couldn't help but shake her head and smile bitterly: "Student Lin, aren't you overdoing it a bit? This is a school, not a smoke-filled battlefield."

Lin Yi gently patted the armor on his body and touched the Black Abyss sword at his waist, smiling without saying much: "You'll know in a moment."

Leaving the dim underground fighting arena, Lin Yi ignored the curious gazes of the surrounding students. He had a more urgent task in mind—to try and stop the spread of the Dead virus at Fujimi Academy.

On the stairs of the school building, Komuro Takashi and Takagi Saya stood side by side, each lost in their own thoughts.

Komuro Takashi was restless because of Miyamoto Rei, while Takagi Saya secretly harbored feelings for Komuro Takashi, though unfortunately, these feelings remained unnoticed by the emotionally dull Komuro.

Just then, Takagi Saya's gaze inadvertently glanced downstairs and was immediately drawn to the unusual pair of Lin Yi and Miyamoto Rei.

Among the surrounding students, their attire stood out remarkably. Lin Yi wore leather armor, while Miyamoto Rei wore competition protective gear, looking like warriors who had walked out of an ancient battlefield.

Such outfits made them stand out in the crowd, becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

"Is that... Rei? Who is that boy? Why have I never seen him before?" Takagi Saya asked curiously. She was certain she had never seen Lin Yi in school before, which surprised her quite a bit.

Komuro Takashi glanced at Miyamoto Rei and replied: "Maybe he's a new transfer student. I remember Rei mentioning a few days ago that a transfer student was coming to their class." As he said this, his gaze inadvertently swept over Miyamoto Rei, a flash of complex emotion in his eyes.

It was as if he were reminiscing about the past, yet afraid of being trapped by those memories.

A dull thud instantly shattered the campus's tranquility, drawing everyone's attention.

Komuro Takashi and Takagi Saya turned their heads simultaneously to see two abnormal figures at the school's main gate, frantically slamming against the iron gate.

These two office workers in suits and leather shoes had completely lost their usual reason and composure. Driven by some kind of fanaticism, they kept slamming their bodies against the iron gate, emitting low, irritable growls.

The security guard at the gate tried to stop them with a riot fork, but it was clearly to no avail.

Lin Yi stared intently at the two men. He noticed that their pant legs were stained red with blood, a shocking sight.

At the same time, the dark circles around their eyes were severe, and the blood vessels around their eye sockets seemed ready to burst, giving them a terrifying and eerie appearance.

"Leave the school immediately! This is not a place for you to run wild!"

Teshima Takao, the teacher in charge of physical education, shouted angrily, grabbing a crazed Dead with both hands, trying to stop them from continuing to ram the school gate.

But the Dead had completely lost their reason and showed no reaction to Teshima Takao's warnings and obstruction.

Suddenly, the Dead's nose twitched, as if it had caught a special scent.

Their eyes instantly turned blood-red, and they let out low, violent roars, suddenly breaking free from Teshima Takao's grip.

It all happened too fast; Teshima Takao couldn't react in time, only managing to let out a terrified scream.

In an instant, the Dead's sharp teeth bit down hard on his wrist, and blood immediately stained his sleeve.

After breaking free, Teshima Takao fell to the ground in pain, clutching his wrist and convulsing.

The surrounding students and teachers watched this scene in horror, their hearts filled with fear and unease.

After just over ten seconds, Teshima Takao's convulsions stopped.

Lin Yi keenly sensed that his body had completely lost its vitality, becoming a lifeless husk.

"Teshima-sensei, are... are you okay?"

A female teacher knelt down, trembling as she nudged the fallen Teshima Takao.

She held a glimmer of hope, wishing he had only fainted, expecting him to wake up and tell everyone this was all just a misunderstanding.

However, the moment she knelt down, Teshima Takao's eyes snapped open.

Those eyes, which should have been full of life, now held only pale, lifeless pupils, staring at her blankly, as if trying to see through her soul.

The female teacher was stunned by this sudden change. Just as she was about to call for help, she saw Teshima Takao pounce on her like a mad dog.

Everything happened too fast; she couldn't even react. Feeling a sharp pain, she realized Teshima Takao had bitten her throat hard.

Blood gushed from her neck, staining her clothes.

She struggled in terror, trying to break free from the frantic biting, but the disparity in strength made it impossible.

She could only watch in despair as her life ebbed away, feeling the approach of death.

Lin Yi slowly drew the Black Abyss sword, the blade immediately flashing with a cold light.

He crept toward Teshima Takao, the former PE teacher who had now devolved into a mindless Dead.

Teshima Takao seemed completely immersed in biting the female teacher, unaware of Lin Yi's quiet approach.

His eyes were blood-red, and he emitted low, violent roars, the beast-like growls echoing in the air.

Blood stained his clothes and face, the terrifying and eerie scene making one's hair stand on end.

Lin Yi stood calmly to the side, observing every movement of Teshima Takao as a bystander.

He discovered that Teshima Takao's movements had become increasingly stiff and mechanical, completely losing the agility and coordination he had in life.

At the same time, Teshima Takao's skin gradually became pale and dry, and the blood vessels around his eye sockets bulged abnormally, like blue earthworms wriggling under the skin, adding to the horror and eeriness.

'Activate Detection.'

【Consuming 10 Mana points, obtaining the following information:】

Name: Dead Infected · Teshima Takao

Health: 100%

Mana: 40

Strength: 7

Agility: 4

Stamina: 8

Intelligence: 1

Charm: 1

Luck: 1

Skill 1: Dead Virus (LV1)

Skill Description: The brain's limiter on muscles disappears, resulting in a significant increase in physical capabilities.

Skill Effect: Strength +3, Stamina +3.

Skill 2: Undead Body (LV1)

Skill Description: Grants the host extreme vitality and recovery ability. Unless attacked in a fatal vital point, the host will continue to attack the prey.

Skill Effect: Health +100.

Skill Name: Viral Infection (LV2)

Skill Description: Attacks carry the Dead virus, causing the enemy to become infected. The attacked enemy must undergo a Constitution check; if the check fails, they will be infected with the Dead virus.

(End of chapter)