Plundering in the Apocalypse

"We are doomed."

Hearing Shin's words Alice could only smile wryly. But both of them soon calmed down. They had already been in many unfavorable situations in the last few hours.

This time it was just a little more difficult than usual. They can't give up. Alice's eyes darted everywhere to look for the boss monster. But it was nowhere there to be seen. She sighed in relief.

Alice spoke without breaking eye contact with those monsters while maintaining her guard up.

"This is the boss monster's area I told you about. But it doesn't seem to be here. We better fight them and lessen their number before it arrives."

Hearing Alice's words Shin was shocked. The hell, just what kind of luck do they need to enter just in the middle of the boss monster's lair and get surrounded by more than 50 monsters.

Were they cursed by lady luck? Whatever. He decided to dismiss his thoughts and focus on those monsters.

If what Alice said is true they don't have much time to waste. It's better to take action soon. Shin didn't want to fight a boss monster who is terrifyingly powerful together with his underlings who numbers in the fifties.

It was very unfavorable to them. He sighed and looked at his butcher's knife tied to his belt. He was carrying it there for all this while. On his other side was a metal bar which he came across inside the underground facility.

He picked it up thinking his butcher's knife won't hold for long and he was right. He was glad that his past self thought of that.

Now he needs to fight so many monsters. But fighting while getting surrounded by all sides is very unfavorable. But they also don't have time to find a good place to fight to their advantage.

He could only leave his back for Alice to protect.

"Alice I'll leave my back on you," Shin said to Alice.

"Yeah. I'll be happy to and please do the same." Alice replied with a smile and turned to look at those monsters.

'Those disgusting monsters ruined my time with Shin.'

'HOW COULD THEY? HOW DARE THEY?'

'THEY NEED TO DIE.'

'I WILL KILL THEM'

'KILL. KILL. KILL. KILL. KILLLLL.'

Alice had these thoughts in her mind as her dark side took over. Her purple hair with the beautiful shades of blue turned black with the shade of dark red. She closed her moist blue eyes and the next second she opened them.

There was a glint of red light flashing as her pupils turned crimson red.

The scene unfolding in front of Shin mesmerized him.

'Even though it's not my first time seeing this. But Damn, that's so cool. I also want to transform like her. I also want two different looks.'

If only Shin knew that Alice had not only two different looks but also different personalities. He might regret his words. Well as people say.

Ignorance is bliss.

Shin could only admire her and be envious.

After Alice's transformation or rather taking over of her dark side. She conjured up her weapon. She circulated her mana and released white energy. This time she managed to make it properly in scythe shape.

It looked like she was holding a silver weapon. Although Shin felt jealous. He didn't say anything. As his time will also come. Then he will show off.

He just readied his metal bar in his right hand. Which was his dominant arm. In his left hand, he held the blade tightly.

Because he would need to put much force while using the metal bar. Using the right hand was the better choice.

At that moment all those monsters made their way toward Shin and Alice. They didn't wait any longer. Not that it mattered. Both of them were already on guard.

Soon a goblin jumped toward Shin as he was sliced in half.

"Damn, my power increased again."

Shin felt excited as he started cutting monsters. His rise in power gave him a boost in his confidence.

Even his speed was pretty high. Suddenly he heard Alice's voice.

"Duck!!"

Shin ducked just as instructed. A sharp object flew over from above him cutting a bunch of nearby monsters. It was Alice's scythe. She used her skills to manipulate its size and do a terrifying swing.

'That swing cut the monsters like butter. She is so strong.'

Shin didn't want to be left out so he also started fighting. With the use of his increased speed. He was easily able to take on many monsters.

*Thrust*

*Swing*

*Slash*

*Splurge*

Sounds of flesh cutting, Blood spilling, metal crashing against bones, and constant screech were filled there.

Rather than a fight, it was a killing spree.

But it didn't mean Shin and Alice had it easy. No matter how good they are. They were still not a match for such a large number. They were only able to kill the goblins on the front line. Now there will be many different types of monsters for them to fight.

Alice and Shin faced monsters with their backs facing each other. Alice summoned her mom and uncle as a grimoire floated near her.

She slashed with a horizontal swing but killing those monsters was getting more and more difficult.

The fight was dragging on and if this continued it will only be a matter of minutes until they are overwhelmed.

Alice's eyes turned at Shin's fighting figure. He was killing corpse eaters. But Alice's mind was focused on Shin's dazzling figure.

"So handsome~" Alice couldn't help but mutter.

Then the feeling of her mom was transmitted to her. She was sighing at her daughter thinking she is a lost cause now. But she also felt happy that her daughter found such a handsome and reliable man.

At that moment Alice realized her mistake. When she thought no one would know her feelings or she can hide things from Shin. She forgot that her mother and Mr. Robin can see what she is doing. Moreover, it seems her mother has realized. Well, Mr. Robin is a blockhead so she doesn't have to worry about him.

She felt embarrassed that her mother understands her so well and knew her feelings. But she still tried to deny it.

'I-It's nothing like that mom.' But then she felt her mom's emotions and she was sighing. She understood it was too late to deny. Her mom knows everything.

"Okay. Fine. I like him. Even if it's a little bit. Happy." Alice pouted and admitted. She felt her mother's emotion transmit. She was laughing at him and Mr. Robin was confused.

Back to reality.

After the awakening. Alice continued to understand her abilities and gain new information about them as time went by. It seemed because of her SSS rank ability and talent. Her growth was terrifying.

Unlike Shin. She didn't have to suffer through the pain. But also her expertise in her skills was growing at a terrifying rate.

But Shin didn't think much of it as he also knew that he will get stronger soon.

Although Alice's talent is high and terrifying and has abnormal potential. Shin was the same. His potential also had no limit.

Anyway. Alice learned many ways to use her skills. One of them was how to use the captured corrupted souls. She found a way to use those captured souls as bombs.

She named it 'Soul bomb' and decided it was the perfect time to try and use it.

Alice stopped her swings and Mr. Robin held any monsters nearing her.

Suddenly black energy flowed out from the grimoire and floated above her palm forming a black-purple orb.

That Black-purple orb held the chaotic energy of the monster's soul Alice captured. It seems she can use the corrupted souls as bombs. Higher the souls are corrupted more destructive the force behind it.

The destructive power is directly proportional to the chaotic energy.

Alice made the first ball of the 2 souls. 2 goblins. She felt it was a good chance to test. She thought as they are weak their souls might also be weak.

She soon threw that ball of black energy at the bunch of monsters a little far from her.

Shin was busy slicing off the monsters and took a deep breath. He was worried about Alice. He wanted to help her. But he was busy fighting them so it was difficult for him to support her fight.

'I just hope that she will be fine.' Then suddenly he heard a loud bang.

*Boom*

"Wh-what the?"

"What happened?" Shin panicked. His attention turned toward the direction Alice was fighting. He was worried if something bad had happened to her.

"Haha hehe" but all he saw was Alice laughing and giggling like a mischievous little girl who did a prank on someone.

"Thank God she is safe." Shin sighed and a moment later furrowed his brows.

"Don't tell me she is the one who did it." Shin felt a chill on his spine as he thought of that possibility.

At that moment in front of him, Alice conjured another black purple orb and threw it towards the monsters which made another big blast.

*Bang*

*Kaboom*

"Hehe~ It's fun~" Alice enjoyed that moment and giggled.

He made another oath today. Never go against girls. They can be very dangerous.

In his case, he doesn't want to get blasted off.

His eyes fell on those monsters in front of Alice. They were terrorized by Alice. He felt a sense of pity when he saw them running for their lives. But soon he shook his head.

'What am I thinking? I would have done the same. Those things don't need my pity.'

"Well, she is enjoying at least. It's better than her being sad." Shin smiled and continued his killing spree. He was happy that she is overcoming the pain of losing her family and smiling.

*Boom*

*Kaboom*

*Bang*

After that many explosions were heard and they were finally able to reduce the number to about 20.

After the first explosion monsters started scattering so it became difficult to kill them with explosives. But it was better for Shin as he can kill them with his high speed without getting overwhelmed.

Shin used his increased agility to slice off the monsters which managed to escape the explosion.

Because of Alice's soul bombs. More intelligent monsters were now wary of them and didn't attack while maintaining some distance.

Alice and Shin took this chance to take a breather.

At that moment many notifications flooded in front of both of them.

Shin checked the messages in front of him.

[You have killed 5 Goblins.]

[You have killed 6 Velnora dogs.]

[You have killed 4 Corpse eaters.]

[You have killed 5 Gnolls.]

[You have gained a lot of experience.]

[You have leveled up.]

[ +10 Bonus stats for leveling up.]

[Plunder activated]

[You have absorbed 4 skill points for 'Predator's eyes' skill.]

[You have absorbed 6 skill points for the 'Extreme speed' skill.]

[You have absorbed 50 stat points.]

[You have absorbed a new skill 'Pain tolerance'.]

[You have absorbed 4 skill points for the 'Pain tolerance' skill.]

"Awesome." Shin smiled at his gains and seeing the potential gains in front of him made his smile widen more as his lips curled upwards.

"Status board," Shin muttered while smirking.

*Klink!*

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Shin's status:-

[ Name- Shin Wolner ]

[Age - 20]

[ Title - 1st awakened, Maniac ]

[ Level - 6 ]

[-Stats-]

[STR - 57]

[AGI - 55]

[DEX - 20 ]

[Stamina - 25]

[ Bonus stats - 80 ]

[Special ability - Plunder]

[Skills - Predator's eyes (E), Extreme speed (F), Appraisal, Pain tolerance(F) ]

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***

'The pain tolerance skill might be what I needed. With that, I can learn other skills and handle the pain.' Shin was glad.

Seeing his bonus stats Shin was very happy as he felt that. He might be able to defeat that boss monster.

Without wasting any time Shin said

"Pain tolerance."

He gritted his teeth waiting for something to happen but nothing happened.

He felt embarrassed.

'I learned it right?' Shin thought as he progressed learning other skills.

'I should try Appraisal first.' He was worried if that skill doesn't work. Something might happen to his eyes. But he believed in Alice. He knew she could easily hold them while he recover. So he decided to trust in her abilities.

"Appraisal," Shin muttered. There was a pain but just a slight one. It felt like a mosquito bite but it faded right away. Shin knew it was the effect of pain tolerance.

He opened his eyes while using that skill and saw the world from a new perspective. He can be information about many things nearby.

He turned to focus on the monsters at a distance and now he could even see their names.

[Gnoll(Normal)]

[Goblin(Normal)]

[Corpse eater(Normal)]

[Gnoll(Normal)]

[Goblin(Normal)]

[Velnora dog(Normal)]

[Corpse eater(Normal)]

[Velnora dog(Normal)]

"Wow, I can see their names. I can even determine their strength with this. I can even distinguish their gender. But it's useless for now. So I'll just focus on their name and strength."

"So basically their strength is at an only normal level. Huh." Shin exclaimed.

"I don't even want to think about the higher-level ones." Shin shook his head.

'I shouldn't think about that now. It is better to focus on my predicament.'

He was busy checking their names then suddenly he narrowed his eyes as he read something. He felt a chill run down his spine.

There was a name far behind those monsters it was written in dark red.

[ Undead Tormentor (Elite)]

[ Boss monster ]