Chapter 07: Grumpy System

They thought she was some ordinary girl who had awakened enhanced strength.

But looking at the current situation and how easily she handled those zombies without flinching at the disgusting sight of them and blasting their skulls was as easy for her as popping balloons.

Their faces turned pale. They realized that she was not an ordinary person.

Liora grinned and answered. "Just someone who doesn't want to die in this hellhole."

The man stared at her in awe. "Whatever you are. Thank you. You saved our lives."

Liora waved dismissively. "Don't mention it. But hey. Did you see how awesome I was?"

She could not suppress a small smile. "Yes. We saw. The god of zombie smashing herself." Zhou Yinuo said with eye roll.

Liora chuckled. She opened her system panel. She was eager to see how much stronger she had become.

[SYSTEM PANEL]

Name: Princess Liora

Age: 20

Title: Royalty (Former Dynasty Princess)

Class: Survivor (Awakening)

Race: Human

Stats:

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Health: 37/50

Stamina: 30/30

Strength: 60/40

Agility: 40/40

Intelligence: 35/40

Endurance: 40/40

Inventory:

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Broken Glass Shard (Weapon)

Durability: 10/10

Ragged Clothes

Defense: 2 (Poor Defense)

+1 Health Potion (level 1)

+1 Dagger (Common Tier)

+1 Bag of Rice

+1 Rare Item: Reinforced Boots.

Character Progression:

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Survival Points: 80

Level: 1 (EXP to next level: 95/100)

Unspent Points: 0

Special Features:

Map: [Empty] (As she explores, the system will mark key locations.)

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Liora's mood improved as she looked at her inventory and saw new items. She felt joy consuming her heart. She had a hunch that in this world clothing and food would be treated as treasures, and medicine would be more expensive than few people could afford.

And she received every bit of all of them by just killing these mindless zombies.

Liora hummed a little as she noticed more drastic changes in her stats, as almost all of them were about to be filled. Soon she would advance to level 2.

The system had implanted a little guide about system functions in her mind so she could understand its functionality easily. And if she had a doubt, the system was still there to clear it.

As her experience would be full, Whenever she will advanced to next level. it will increase the capacity of her stats also. Looking at the 95 experience out of 100, her eyes brightened.

But suddenly, Liora exclaimed when she looked at her strength, which was now only 60 points from 315 points.

"What the hell, why did it reduce so much?"

[After killing 24 level 1, 5 level 2, and 1 level 3 rotter zombie, it is inevitable that it will be reduced.]

The system's disdainful voice rang inside Liora's mind. It was like it was dealing with a mindless fool who did not even have common sense.

Liora: (T T!)

Liora pouted her mouth and decided to ignore this haughty system, which always looked down on her.

But she had really thought after drinking the potion her strength would remain the same. Now, feeling her body, she could really see that the boundless energy was no longer there. She was just slightly stronger than when she came into this world.

Liora muttered under her breath. Her tone was filled with frustration, "Stupid potion. What is the point of drinking it if my strength just drains away. This so-called system is such a scam. What kind of rare potion is this that drain easily."

She glared at the air as though the invisible system interface could feel her anger. "Useless potion. Useless system. I should have just kept smashing heads. At least that felt good."

The system's disdainful voice chimed in her head. Its tone was cold and unbothered. [It is not the potion that is ineffective. It is your own lack of understanding.]

Liora froze mid-step. Her fists tightened. "Oh great. The almighty system graces me with its wisdom again." She muttered sarcastically. "I guess next you will tell me I am too stupid to even drink a potion correctly."

[You said it. Not me.]

Liora's eyes widened. Her face heated up. "You. You are supposed to help me. Not insult me. What kind of system are you." She hissed.

[The kind designed to assist individuals who are capable of basic reasoning.] The system replied smoothly.

[Your strength temporarily reduced because it was overexerted. The potion restored your stamina and health. Not your long-term energy reserves. If you bothered to read the guide you would know this.]

"Who has time to read a guide when zombies are trying to eat your face." Liora snapped. "And do not act so smug. If you are so great why did you not warn me ahead of time."

[Because you were too busy shouting and swinging wildly like a drunken barbarian. Shall I remind you of your boasting speech.]

Liora's mouth opened. Then it closed. She flushed a deeper shade of red. "That is different. I was in the zone."

[Indeed. The zone of ignorance.]

"You are the worst." She exclaimed and threw her hands in the air. "I wish I had a normal system. One that did not act like a sarcastic know-it-all."

[And I wish I were assigned to someone competent. Alas we cannot always have what we desire.] The system said with pity.

Liora glared at the empty air. Her teeth were grinding. "One day." She muttered under her breath. "I am going to figure out how to turn you off."

[I can hear your thoughts. You know.] The system replied smoothly. The smirk in its tone was clearly visible.

"Bastard." Liora grumbled. She clenched her eyes shut and started chanting to herelf, "Calm down, Liora. Calm down; you are no longer a princess. and here no one is to protect you aside from this grumpy system."

Finally she opened her eyes and spoke quietly.

"Okay. Fine. Tell me what I am supposed to do now.

[Continue gathering experience and items. Leveling up will naturally restore your full strength capacity. Additionally acquiring higher-tier potions or skill enhancements can accelerate the process.]