Chapter 78: Chapter78-Sex Touch

After feeling a little better, I decided to check outside. I walked slowly to the entrance of the alley. As my adrenaline wore off, I suddenly felt weak and collapsed to the ground, unsure why it happened. Confusion clouded my mind. Huh? What happened to me? Why did I fell down suddenly? Suddenly, a sharp pain assaulted my mind, causing me to cry out, "Ahh!" What the hell? I quickly scanned my body and found the source of the agony. My right leg and thigh each had a bullet wound, blood seeping from the injuries. The pain was intense, radiating through my entire leg, making it difficult to think clearly. Erghhh, my leg... The shock of the realization sent a chill through me as I tried to process the severity of my injuries. Every movement sent waves of pain coursing through my body, my heart pounding in my chest. The pain was too intense to even attempt moving. I clenched my teeth, trying to stay focused despite the throbbing in my leg... I needed to take a healing potion or the pain would only get worse. With shaky hands, I opened my inventory and pulled out a Gold Rank potion. I quickly uncorked it and gulped it down in one swift motion, feeling the liquid warmth spread through my body. Normally, I would have waited for the potion to take effect, but I was in the middle of a survival battle, and every minute counted. The pain was unbearable, and I couldn't afford to wait... Desperation pushed me to grab two more Gold Rank potions from my inventory. I drank them down just as quickly, hoping to speed up the healing process and enhance its effectiveness. The potent elixirs began to work almost immediately, dulling the pain in my thigh and leg and starting to heal my wounds. Despite the slight relief, I knew I had to remain alert and ready for whatever came next. After waiting for a minute, my wounds finally healed. I stood up and went to the entrance of the alleyway to check outside. Peeking out, I saw dead bodies scattered all over the streets. No one was running around anymore, but the gunfire hadn't stopped. The elite fighters like Marcus and others were busy counterattacking the rebels, so the firing was coming from both sides. I also saw other Gold Rankers fighting with the rebels in the ruins of the previous towering building. Ah, I forgot, bullets aren't much of a problem for Gold Rankers or higher because of their physique and durability. It's not that they can't be killed by bullets, but it's really hard to do so. Gold Rankers have skills like rage or others that make them powerful for a few seconds or a minute, just like my Dash Skill. In this world, when you become a Gold Ranker, you are gifted a skill by Ascendence and its system... Back to the situation at hand, my eyes were drawn to something unexpected. I immediately tried to keep myself from vomiting... Among the rubble, parts of human bodies were scattered, a grim reminder of the destruction caused by the explosion. Blood covered the scene, splashing on walls and forming dark, shiny puddles on the ground. But, the problem was... Nearby, I saw the severed hand of an unknown person, fingers spread out unnaturally, a horrifying sight in the midst of the chaos. Normally, I wouldn't have reacted this way. I'd have stayed cool and calm, as I've seen many dead bodies before in Michael's memories. But the problem with the severed hand was that I could see veins popping out of it, which disgusted me to the core. After controlling my thoughts and feelings about the hand, I shifted my focus. Looking around, I saw others from different groups hiding in various places. Some were hiding in alleyways like me, while others took cover in the Hyosan restaurant. They were shaken but still alive... At this moment, my only thought is to escape from here. I don't think I can take on those rebels... I scanned my surroundings and saw that the alley I was in connected to another street behind me. I decided to get away through the back, since the fight was happening in front of me. I don't think they'll be watching the streets other than this. As I hastily made my way towards the back of the alley, keeping low to avoid drawing attention, the sound of distant gunfire still echoed through the air. Peering around the corner into the adjoining street, I initially breathed a sigh of reliefit seemed deserted, with only the occasional flutter of debris caught in the wind. The relief was short-lived, however, as movement at the far end of the street caught my eye. Three towering figures emerged from the haze of smoke and dust. Their massive frames loomed ominously as they strode purposefully towards my direction. What? No... Why now out of all time? Luckily, the Abominations and their horde of zombies were heading towards a different street that connected to the one where the battle raged on. This meant they weren't coming for me but were going down the road next to mine... So, I have to just wait for them to get away- Before I could complete my words, my system window appeared in front of me with a quest. Merged Quest: [Deadliest Survivor!] [Chain Quest and, the Main Quest have been merged!] Objective: Survive for 36 hours... Reward: One of the Seven Keys to the entrance of the Lost Continent, Gold rank Daggers and, Sex Touch... (Ding, Quest has been Accepted!) I really liked this quest. Normally, I might have some complaints about quests given by the system, but this one was too good to pass up. Why? I only had to wait another 36 hours, plus I'd receive an extra reward like sex touch which might actually help me in future immensely... Sex touch... So, why would I refuse this quest? Everything will be fine once I escape this dangerous place quickly. But there's still one lingering question in my mind: why shorten the quest deadline from days to mere hours? I glanced at the screen displaying the quest details again. "36 hours, huh?" I muttered. Something must be happening within this timeframe. Suddenly, it dawned on mea realization struck. The zone should have started shrinking by now, considering there are only 36 hours left. I checked my watch; it was 7:15 a.m. So, day after tomorrow at this time every thing will be over so- **Roar** A deafening roar reverberated through the building, its immense volume shaking the very foundation of the area. The sound was so thunderous that it momentarily drowned out all other noises, leaving me momentarily disoriented. I instinctively covered my ears, trying to locate the source of this monstrous roar. I scanned the surroundings, my eyes darting over the group of monsters that prowled nearby. None of them seemed capable of producing such a bone-chilling sound. The Abominations were immediately ruled out because their roar sounded distinctly different from the one I had just heard... After the roar subsided and silence fell over the area, a creature as tall as an Abomination suddenly appeared from seemingly nowhere behind the horde. Oh my... I was rendered speechless by the sight of the creaturea mutant bear, not like any ordinary bear. "A fucking mutant!" The mutant bear's body has undergone significant mutation, particularly affecting its head. The skull of the bear was exposed, devoid of flesh, revealing its bony structure. The bear's nose has deteriorated, leaving its nasal cavity open. Strangely, a human skull has fused with the bear's own skull, resulting in a bizarre appearance where human teeth are visible alongside the bear's original set of teeth. Quickly, I activated my appraisal skill to gather information about it. **Annihilation (The Mutant Bear)** - **Size**: Stands at 10 feet tall. - **Weight**: Weighs 1200 pounds. - **Strengths**: Possesses immense physical power, tough skin, and claws and teeth as strong as trucks. - **Weaknesses**: Moves at a moderate speed due to its bulk and is vulnerable to fire. - **Vital Areas**: Most vulnerable areas include its head, joints, eyes, underbelly, and senses. - **Classification**: Ranked as a Rare level monster. - **Odds of Success**: There's a 4% chance of successfully defeating this creature in a confrontation. I wasn't entirely surprised by the creature's statsthey were notably higher than those of an Abomination. However, I had to admit that a bear with such a terrifying appearance couldn't possibly be anything less than a Rare rank monster. As I examined its other attributes, I realized my chances of defeating it were incredibly lowjust 4%. It occurred to me that this might be the first time I'd encountered a Rare rank monster in this world. Until now, I had only encountered or heard of Uncommon, Iron, and Bronze rank monsters. That's why I strongly believed that those were the only types of rank monsters here. But now, being proven wrong raised more doubts in my mind, like: Are there any other higher rank monsters here? No, wait, are there any other monsters besides this one? A Rare rank creature like him could be easily defeated by a Platinum ranker, but... Fighting against a rare rank monster was incredibly difficult for any Gold Ranker, let alone facing more than one. As I scrutinized the screen, suddenly, another earth-shattering roar echoed through the area. Startled, I quickly closed my screen. What now? My heart raced as I looked up, but it was too latethe mutant bear was right in front of me, its grotesque form towering over me from a short distance away. How the hell did it appear out of nowhere? I had no idea how it had closed the gap so quickly. For a moment, we locked eyes, a tense silence hanging between us. The bear's exposed skull and human teeth created a nightmarish visage as it opened its ugly maw or mouth. With a horrifying growl, it lunged at me, its massive claws outstretched. Instinctively, I called out to my inventory. In an instant, two guns materialized in my hands out of thin air. There was no time to think, no time to aim properly. I pointed the guns at the monstrous bear and fired wildly, without any regard for position or posture. The shots rang out in a chaotic flurry, echoing in the narrow alley as I desperately tried to halt the creature's advance. Bullets flew in all directions, some striking the bear's tough hide, others bouncing off the walls. The bullets hit the bear's skin, but surprisingly, not a single one could pierce its stomach. Instead of going through, they just hit and fell to the ground. This only made the bear angrier, pushing it back more and more. It roared in rage, frustrated that it couldn't lunge at me and tear me to pieces. Damn, at this rate it's going to get me... Then, an idea suddenly hit me. I muttered, "Why didn't I think of this sooner? I should definitely try that." And, then...