HUNTER IN HELL

BOOM!!!

The ground shook as the giant zombie stepped on the cracked asphalt, its empty eyes locked on Raka. Its breathing was heavy, its body covered in wounds, but it still moved with terrifying ferocity.

Raka, Bayu, and Nadia stood in front of the collapsed building, their bodies still covered in dust and wounds from the previous car explosion.

Behind them, there was a long iron bar protruding from the rubble of the building.

Raka had a plan.

"I'll lure him in! Bayu, Nadia, get ready to attack his weak point!"

Bayu still looked panicked, but nodded. "Are you sure this will work?"

"We have no other choice," Raka said coldly.

Nadia gripped her iron bar tighter. Although her face was still pale, she looked stronger. "I'm ready."

A wild growl was heard.

The giant zombie charged!

CRASH!

The ground shook as the monster slammed into the ground with its giant fist, nearly destroying the place where Raka had been standing.

However, Raka had already moved first. At full speed, he ran to the right, away from the attack.

Bayu fired his gun at the zombie's head—

BANG! BANG!

It still didn't go through.

"Shit! It's no use!"

Nadia tried to hit the zombie's knee with her iron stick—

CRACK!

The attack hit its target, but the zombie didn't even react.

He was too strong.

The only way was to use his own strength to take him down.

"BAYU, NADIA! GET AWAY!" shouted Raka.

They immediately jumped to the side, just as the zombie charged at Raka with its big fist.

However, that was what Raka was waiting for!

At full speed, Raka ran towards the ruins of the building!

The zombie, still angry, chased after him without hesitation.

"Come on, chase me, you bastard!"

Raka deliberately slowed down his pace, making the zombie even more provoked.

Once he reached the long protruding iron, he jumped to the side!

The zombie was too slow to stop.

SRATTTTT!!!

THE LONG IRON PENETRATED THE GIANT ZOMBIE'S CHEST!

Black blood spurted into the air.

The zombie growled loudly, its body writhing in pain.

Raka, who was still on the ground, immediately shouted, "BAYU, NADIA! DESTROY HIS HEAD!"

Without hesitation, Bayu pointed his gun.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The bullet finally penetrated its skull because the zombie was already weak.

Nadia also ran and hit the monster's head with all her might!

CRASH!!!

Its skull shattered.

The zombie let out a final growl before its body fell with a thunderous sound.

DUUUMMMM!!!

Silence.

Then—

[GIANT ZOMBIE DEFEATED!]

+500 EXP

[LEVEL UP!]

Level: 3 → 4

Strength: 16 → 18

Endurance: 14 → 16

Agility: 13 → 15

Raka was panting, but his eyes were full of triumph.

They did it.

Bayu sat on the ground, still in disbelief. "Crazy… we actually killed that monster…"

Nadia wiped her sweaty and blood-stained face. "This is crazy…"

Raka looked around. The sounds of battle must have attracted attention.

They couldn't stay here much longer.

"Take whatever we can from this zombie, then let's go," Raka said.

They immediately examined the giant zombie's corpse.

[FOUND ITEM: MUTATION CORE FRAGMENT]

(Can be used to enhance physical abilities or skills)]

Raka immediately took it.

This might be the key to further enhancing his strength.

However, before they could move any further

BANG! BANG!

Gunfire rang out again!

Raka's eyes narrowed. The gang was still chasing them!

"WE MUST ESCAPE NOW!"

The three of them immediately ran, leaving the place.

But Raka knew one thing for sure:

This wasn't over yet.

They were still being hunted.

Raka, Bayu, and Nadia ran among the ruins of the destroyed city. Their breaths were ragged, their bodies still covered in dust and blood from the previous fight.

Behind them, gunshots continued to be heard.

The gang was still chasing them.

BANG! BANG!

Bullets hit abandoned cars, making booming sounds echo in the air.

"We can't keep running like this!" Bayu shouted, his face covered in sweat.

Raka knew he was right. They needed a place to hide, or they would die of exhaustion before they could fight back.

His eyes swept around. The buildings around them were destroyed, but there was one old building that was still standing.

"Over there! Let's go inside!"

The three of them immediately ran towards the building.

As soon as they reached the entrance, Raka immediately kicked it open.

CRASH!

They entered, then slammed the door shut again.

However, this was not over yet.

They had to find a place to hide soon.

The light from outside barely entered the building.

Inside, it was dark and stuffy. Thick dust covered the floor, indicating that this place had been abandoned for a long time.

Raka raised his hand, signaling them to stay quiet.

The sound of footsteps could be heard from outside.

Their pursuers were still searching.

"Where are they?!" a rough voice came from outside.

"Search the building!"

Bayu swallowed. Nadia gripped Raka's arm tightly.

They had to hide.

Silently, Raka gestured to a small staircase leading to the upper floor.

They immediately climbed the stairs, trying to stay as quiet as possible.

Once they reached the second floor, Raka looked for a hiding place.

He saw a room with a half-destroyed wooden door.

"Come in here."

The three of them went inside and crouched in the corner of the room.

From outside, the sound of footsteps was getting closer.

The pursuers had entered the building.

Raka could hear their voices clearly.

Their footsteps walked down the first floor, then slowly up the stairs.

He held his breath.

"There's no one downstairs."

"Check upstairs. I'm sure they're still here."

Damn.

Bayu looked at Raka in panic.

Raka clenched his fists. If they were found now, they would die.

They only had two choices:

1. Attack first before being caught.

2. Stay hidden and hope they leave.

But before Raka could make a decision—

CRACK.

The door to their room opened slowly.

A gunman stood in the doorway.

Their gazes met.

DAMN!

Raka reacted faster.

BANG!

The man had not had time to shoot when Raka lunged at him with a knife!

SLAM!

The knife stabbed into the man's neck. Blood gushed out profusely.

Before the man could scream, Raka covered his mouth and pulled the knife out in a swift motion.

THUD!

The man's body fell to the floor without a sound.

But the sound was enough to attract the attention of the others.

"UPPER!"

Footsteps began running towards them.

Bayu cursed. "Shit! They know we're here!"

Raka took a deep breath. There was no other choice. They had to fight.

He grabbed the gun of the man he had just killed and cocked it.

"Ready to fight."

Bayu and Nadia nodded, though their faces were still full of tension.

Then—

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The enemy began shooting at them.

Raka immediately hid behind a wooden table, returning fire quickly.

BANG! BANG!

One of the gunmen fell to the floor, blood pouring from his head.

However, there were still three more approaching.

The three of them exited the room and began running down the hallway, looking for a way out.

However, as soon as they reached the end of the hallway—

CRASH!

The exit in front of them was smashed open by two large men.

They were trapped.

Bayu raised his gun, but one of the men was faster.

BANG!

A bullet pierced Bayu's shoulder.

"ARRGH!!"

Nadia screamed.

Raka immediately fired back—

BANG! BANG!

One man collapsed, but the other was still standing.

"You son of a bitch!" the man growled, lunging at Raka with a large knife.

Raka only had a second to react.

He swept the man's legs!

BANG!

The man fell to the floor, and without hesitation—

SLAM!!!

Raka plunged the knife into his neck.

Blood spurted everywhere.

Silence.

Only the sound of their breathing remained.

Raka immediately ran to Bayu, who was still holding his shoulder.

"Can you walk?"

Bayu winced. "I can… but it hurts."

Raka nodded. The gunshot wound wasn't fatal, but they had to get out of here before more enemies came.

The three of them immediately fled out of the building, running as fast as they could.

However, as soon as they got out—

"DON'T MOVE."

A deep voice was heard.

They stopped in their tracks.

In front of them, five armed men were already standing with their guns raised.

And in the middle of them—

The bald commander of the gang smiled broadly.

"Hahaha… do you think you can run away from me, kid?"

Raka felt his blood run cold.

They had managed to escape the zombies and slaughter the gang's men…

But now they were in bigger trouble.