I’m Really Scared
Chapter 33: Shen Dinghua's Smile

The unusual zombie still lurked nearby, watching closely, ready to attack again at any moment.

However, Guan Shan's tense expression gradually softened.

Seeing Shen Dinghua's unharmed back, the panic and fear that had reached his throat, as well as the last bit of doubt, were dispelled.

Of course, these were just simulated illusions created by the simulator.

It only affected Guan Shan and could not harm Shen Dinghua, who existed in reality.

"Xiao Shan, are you okay? I think I heard something..." Shen Dinghua asked uneasily.

Her tone was full of worry, but she still obeyed Guan Shan's initial instruction and did not turn around.

Guan Shan took a deep breath to calm his trembling caused by the earlier intense emotions and spoke gently, "It's nothing, just someone causing trouble. Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Shen Dinghua nodded, "Okay, I trust you, Xiao Shan."

The unusual zombie hissed, its eyes filled with the disdain and malice of a predator. It moved sideways a few steps and then suddenly disappeared from sight.

Guan Shan assured, "Soon... it will be over soon."

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Lin Shuman huddled in the corner of the alley, her eyes filled with terror and disbelief.

"What was that..."

She even wondered if her brain had created a hallucination out of fear.

"Shen Dinghua is obviously an ordinary person, but what was that just now?"

"How could that Esper pass through her like she was air or a ghost? It's impossible. Is she fake? Or are my eyes deceiving me?"

Lin Shuman held her head, feeling her worldview beginning to crumble, "It's impossible. The leaves were cut by that Esper, and the surrounding buildings were affected. Why did Shen Dinghua remain unaffected?"

"No... such a commotion, Shen Dinghua couldn't have not heard it!"

In the earpiece, Gao Ye's anxious murmuring came through, "Why are they fighting in the alley? I can't use my ability, or it will cause collateral damage. We're evenly matched, and making a noise could create an opportunity for the enemy..."

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Guan Shan's [Gravity Control] skill duration had ended.

He immediately began to retreat quickly, pulling back into the alley.

Guan Shan now somewhat understood that the unusual zombie had probably been trying to reach a more open area where it could better utilize its speed and strength.

After all, this BOSS seemed to be extremely high-speed with high attack power but low HP.

A single slash from it might kill him, but a single hit on it might also kill it.

In the narrow alley, if it got trapped, it would be a death sentence.

Guan Shan's eyes flickered. Since he couldn't get close, and its HP was low, then one of the two skills he just acquired would be quite suitable.

"Swish!"

The unusual zombie appeared in front of Guan Shan in an instant, hissing as it attacked, its claws leaving several white sonic boom trails.

The burst of speed was too fast!

Guan Shan's scalp tingled, and he could only raise the boning knife halfway before being forced to take the hit.

"Clang!"

The boning knife clashed with the claws, vibrating intensely, with the blade instantly chipped and cracks forming on it.

The simulator popped up again, indicating that the weapon had durability!

A vertical weapon durability bar appeared on the right side of his view.

If this bar appeared, it meant the weapon was being worn down, affecting its attack power and shop value.

If the bar emptied, the weapon would break.

Guan Shan was shocked, gaining a very direct understanding of the BOSS's attack power.

Each strike was as strong as the spider's gravity attack, causing him to lose single-digit HP. If it hit him, it might kill him instantly.

Even scarier was the monster's attack speed.

The claw's afterimages were countless, seeming to come from all directions. The boning knife's blade, though relatively wide, was soon covered with nicks and claw marks, with the cracks widening.

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The durability bar decreased rapidly, like a cat treat under an orange cat's gaze.

It seemed ready to fall apart at any moment.

Guan Shan wielded the boning knife, his eyebrows twitching. He couldn't even retreat; any distraction could be fatal.

"Stay calm. Wait for the 10-second cooldown to end, then I'll create an opportunity!"

Guan Shan counted down in his mind.

3...2...1!

Gravity, 50kg, all downwards!

Worker Bee Three, attacking wildly, suddenly felt his body double in weight, as if gravity itself was dragging him down.

His whole body sank, naturally affecting his movements and reaction.

His claw missed its mark, embedding in the wall, and his entire offensive stalled!

A foreboding feeling arose in his heart.

Worker Bee Three pulled out his claw, turning sharply, only to see Guan Shan not attacking but solemnly touching his forehead with a finger.

Ancient, thorny, blood-red patterns rippled from where he touched, spreading across his skin, face, and hands like entwined blood vessels.

[Demonic Markings (Level 1)]

[Effect: Draw one of [Life], [Protection], [Blessing], or [Thorns] marks, granting different buffs; lasts 50 seconds, can be interrupted.]

Choose, Thorns.

[Thorns: Consumes 2% HP per second, dealing equivalent damage to the target.]

Guan Shan's current HP was 1100.

2% is 22.

It would take about 37 seconds to kill the opponent directly!

"Hiss—!!!"

Worker Bee Three, terrified, found the same thorny patterns appearing on himself!

He didn't know what they were, but instinctively felt these thorns burrowing into his flesh would kill him!

His gaze at Guan Shan changed from the predator's cunning and arrogance to pure murderous intent.

He had to kill this guy to stop the patterns from spreading!

The next 37 seconds were the toughest battle for Guan Shan since activating the simulator, with a torrent of attacks raining down, leaving him no choice but to defend and flee in terror.

But the simulator's skill didn't disappoint.

The unusual zombie's claw stopped in front of Guan Shan's eyes, almost ready to tear his head apart.

Guan Shan's boning knife was in tatters, piercing the enemy's body.

The simulator's kill notification sounded.

"Phew..."

Guan Shan finally breathed a sigh of relief, deactivating the skill, the red thorny patterns slowly receding into his skin, disappearing.

Less than half a meter away, Shen Dinghua still covered her ears, "Um... Xiao Shan, is it over?"

Guan Shan glanced at his single-digit HP and reluctantly said, "It's over... but not completely. I still have something to do. Keep your eyes closed, cover your ears, and walk a bit."

He needed to pick up the dropped items... and didn't want Shen Dinghua to see him crouching and touching the air.

Shen Dinghua obediently nodded and complied.

Guan Shan led her into the alley littered with flesh and blood in his eyes.

He walked ahead, Shen Dinghua following with one hand covering her eyes.

Passing Lin Shuman, who was completely stunned, her whole body stiffened, not daring to move.

Shen Dinghua parted her fingers, revealing her smiling eyes.

In the blood-stained alley, her smile was as bright as a lily... and eerie.

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[TN] Changed Magic Rune Drawing -> Demonic Markings (Raw: 魔纹绘制)