Outbreak Chronicles: Dead Pandemic

Chapter 277 - How to Train a Child to Kill the Dead Second Part
Day 316: 1:00 P.M

Osaka Streets

Melee: Baseball Bat, Piyavka Knife

Gun: Glock 19

(Byakuya’s View)

I have seen these guys before and even before I joined with the group of Master Kyosei, I know how ruthless these creatures are towards their victims and they are quite persistent in following their prey. I am not surprised that Master Kyosei and the others call this variant ”Stalker”.

Along with the normal undead, they are now ready to snarl and take a bite on us. Master Kyosei is quick and as the undead tried to attack, he grabs its hair and slams it down to the wall with force enough to shake the foundation of the wall that Master Kyosei slammed with.

” I will be assisting in clearing this place especially in killing the stalker but you will be the one that will be mainly responsible for killing the normal undead.”

Without waiting for me to get ready, he started attacking the undead in the area and purposely left a few behind without even killing them. I forced myself to calm down as the undead before me, started attacking. I don’t want to die just yet. It’s a matter of kill or be killed.

Swish!

Bang!

Crash!

I don’t remember how many undead were left behind by Master but I killed them all. But it was almost close to my very limit as I already pushed everything I can do till the very end.

”Damn, I don’t even think you can do all of that all by yourself kid! You are as monstrous as him!” Souichi-san exclaimed.

”Shush, Four Eyes. The enemy is currently eating something, don’t disturb it using your loud voice,” Master Kyosei said as we creep towards the entrance of the building entrance which is located in this alleyway.

I just barely managed to catch up my breath but Master is already trying to surprise the ”Tall Man” variant and kill it.

”Look closely, kid. You might have seen that variant before but you will now witness how Kyosei kills it.”

Honestly, I am a little bit perplexed about it. Many survivors tried doing that in the past and they ended up torn to shreds by that particular creature.

However, my worries were cut short when Master Kyosei shines a light on its face, causing the tall man undead variant that is known as the ”Stalker” to shriek in fright. It was screaming like it was exposed by something else and it didn’t even bother to move away from where it was currently standing.

”Shut up!”

Swish!

It was a clean-cut and the inhuman screams that were once coming from the Stalker disappeared the moment its head separated from its body. Master Kyosei did it as quickly as he could and I couldn’t believe it either that the creature that seems able to kill multiple people in one go to die just like that.

”Now, do you think you are cut out to keep on fighting? There is still a little bit of time for another lesson. If you wanted to continue to fight, I will continue guiding you deeper in this sh*thole.”

”I am not changing my decision!”

”Alright, let’s keep on moving and continue our little training.”

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Day 316: 1:30 P.M

Osaka Streets

Melee: Baseball Bat, Piyavka Knife

Gun: Glock 19

(Byakuya’s View)

I thought that was the only time we will meet an infestation but it seems I was wrong as there was more than one of them appearing not too far from where we just cleared things earlier.

”This is the very first development of the infestations for some reason. The people investigating it that there are more and more infestations appearing in the area where humans frequent,” Souichi-san said, relaying the info to. Master Kyosei.

”Another headache needed to be dealt with and I hated doing it.”

We stopped on the next infestation and this time, it was visible that there is a large amount of undead trapped on the screen barrier, trying to claw their way out.

Master Kyosei looked into me again and given me an instruction.

”This time around, lead the inspection and do infestation eradication here. Just like before, I will be assisting you on the sidelines. But you will do most of the killing. If there is a variant inside the building, we will make sure you are trained enough to do so.”

I nodded and accepted this condition as I ready my baseball bat again.

”Huff... I can do this!”

Master Kyosei is casually walking behind me while I am entering the premises of the building. The glass door of the building is smeared with blood and many handprints of blood are a sign that this place is already overrun by the dead. My legs started to stiff the moment I saw the countless amount of blood splattered on the ground.

”What’s wrong, are you having second thoughts advancing? I will be stopping your trials if you decided to give up on this particularly. Of course, you will also forfeit your goal to marry my daughter.”

”Ngh...no. I refuse to quit... I will move forward!”

As I slowly push the glass door forward, two undead with missing limbs and broken jaws appeared before us, ready to attack me who just disturbed their peaceful dead life.

”Haaaa!”

Braakk!

The moment I bring down the baseball bat, the undead’s head exploded, and brain matter fell to the floor. The other one also went straight to me but I didn’t hesitate and swing my baseball bat again to its legs, causing it to collapse and fell to the ground, struggling.

”Eat this!”

Without batting an eye, I crushed another head, causing the brain matter to explode and cover the ground again.

”I suggest you stop making sound effects while dealing with the dead like ” yahh!” ”haaa!” and many other ways that will just increase your noise. If you keep on doing that enemies will f*ck you over as you are too noisy.”

”Ah... I am sorry...”

”Move on, let’s not waste our time in here. The undead can quickly destroy things if we stay put.”

Armed with the baseball bat, I continue the survey to the area and kill undead people while on the way.

Thankfully, the infestation this time is not as bad and dangerous as it was before. I was able to clear it alone without much support from Master Kyosei who was following me and observing my ways.

Once we cleared the infestation, we returned to the car where Souichi-san is waiting for us.

”So, is there anything particular happening just now? How come you guys are earlier than I expected?” 

”The infestation is not that troublesome just now compared to the one before. This little brat managed to do it all by himself and even though he was having a hard time, he was able to clear things and destroy them without much problem.”

”Is that so? Then, should we continue to move to the next one?”

”No, let’s end this here for now. As much as I wanted to make sure this kid can see what he is limited to what he can do, he is exceeding my expectations. Let’s go back and let him rest. We will continue the infestation clearing the next day.”

”Huh? Master! I know I am lacking power but please don’t fail me yet!” I beg Master Kyosei.

”When did I say I am failing you? I just said we will be stopping our clearing of infestations for now. You needed to rest your little piece of work. I am not as heartless as people tend me to be one.”

Although I was confused at first, I was able to understand that master has not failed me yet. I have yet to fail to his tasks yet. My chances are still high.

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Day 316: 2:00 P.M

Osaka: Blood Battalion Base

Melee: Baseball Bat, Piyavka Knife

Gun: Glock 19

(Byakuya’s View)

We arrived from the expedition and we were welcomed by the staff and other soldiers inside.

”Welcome back guys. How is the infestation situation occurring right now?” The one they call Nanami asked my master.

”It’s just a mini horde gatherer. It’s not that dangerous if you are capable of killing all of these undead gatherings in one sweep. Still, it is worth looking into as the dangers don’t just involve normal undead but also a few undead variants like the Stalkers will be added to the fray so if you guys are willing to do it regularly, then it would be great to know that they will be dangerous.”

”Okay, the info relayed is good enough to determine things from here on out. You guys can rest now.”

Master Kyosei then dismissed me for the day. I can still feel the feeling of fear wracking me on the inside. I was not sure what will happen in the future but I know that I have found my purpose and that is to protect Eve. If things will go wrong, I have to make sure I can keep Eve protected from harm.