Chapter 172 NPC


    In this Apocalypse game, champion NPCs were considered integral characters with the potential to significantly impact the game''s progression. They often possessed unique statistics and abilities that could be invaluable to yers. However, in scenarios like the one unfolding before them, the death of such an NPC would have precisely the opposite effect on the round''s dynamics.


    [Revenant - Rank C]


    This sinister transformationpletely altered the essence of these once-important NPCs. They now stood as towering figures, each one reaching a formidable height of three meters. d in menacing, full-body armor, they brandished massive swords and colossal shields. These elite undead beings bore no resemnce to their former selves, and their presence sent a shiver down the spine of anyone who gazed upon them.


    There were four of these dreadful Revenants, all possessing a C rank, which meant they held power simr to the mutants n had battled in the previous round. Their mere presence invoked fear in those who witnessed them.


    As the threat became clear, one of the Cairo yers stepped forward to take charge. With fearless determination, he rallied his team of firearm-wielding yers. "No fear! Kill them!" he shouted, signaling the start of a hail of bullets directed at the oing Revenants.


    Nevertheless, these four Revenants were not the sole adversaries they had to confront. A hundred fallen knights, previously under themand of Artorius, were now transformed into [Zombie Knight - Rank D], a more formidable type of zombiepared to the warrior zombies. Additionally, nearly a thousand deceased vigers had turned into [Zombie - Rank E].


    As the undead forces emerged, n noticed that the once stationary French yers wasted no time and rode into action. It was almost as if they had been lying in wait for the appearance of the undead. However, none among them had ever witnessed the terrifying might of the Revenants.


    With sweeping strikes of their massive swords, the Revenants disyed their capability to halt multiple riders at once, causing instant demise to the horses and sending yers tumbling to the ground while losing a third of their HP.


    "Watch out, they have sword skills!"


    Some yers chose to maintain a safe distance from these menacing creatures, while others, driven by their thirst for points, rushed recklessly towards the Revenants, hoping to secure a kill.


    It became an all-out battle, with each participant fully engaged. n turned to Rose and spoke firmly, "Stay here and cover me." His words conveyed determination, and the girl responded promptly by dismounting from the horse. n then charged directly into the heart of the ongoing conflict.


    His primary objective was the location where thest Roman group was holding out. Artorius, apanied by two dozen of his men, was making their final stand right at the battlefield''s center, surrounded by undead and yers.


    As n charged headlong into the thick of it, the cacophony of battle surrounded him. He could hear the screams of the undead, the thundering hooves of horses, the shing of steel against steel, and the thunderous reports of firearms.


    In the midst of this turmoil, Rose took up a vantage point and began picking off any threats that dared to approach n from the nks. Her sniper shots were precise and deadly, and they effectively discouraged any would-be attackers from getting too close.


    For the foes directly in n''s path, he could only rely on his skills. With a swift and practiced motion, he let go of the horse''s reins, drawing his [sawed-off shotgun]. The deafening sts from the shotgun echoed through the battlefield as he fired two shots, the spray of buckshot ripping through the undead and yers alike.


    With no means to reload the shotgun, n swiftly reced it with his [Glock 17] and began delivering headshots. His adept maneuvers enabled him to make it halfway across the battlefield, but his horse was struck, forcing n to abandon his mount, leaping high into the air andnding with remarkable agility near the besieged Roman knights


    He was met with initial resistance from one of the NPC champions who moved to intercept him. Raising his voice to be heard over the din of battle, n urgently shouted, "My lord, I am here to help you!"


    n closed the distance, using his neutral status to approach without being mistaken for an enemy. He reached Artorius and wasted no time, announcing, "I am a healer, and I can tend to Lord Artorius''s wounds."


    Understanding the gravity of the situation and recognizing n as the one who had warned him of the impending danger earlier, Artorius issued themand, "Let him near."


    Upon receiving Artorius''s permission, n acted swiftly, first using his [Medical Bandage] to stop the bleeding and provide immediate relief. The bandage effectively healed 90 HP within a short span of 1.5 minutes, offering Artorius some much-needed respite.


    But n didn''t stop there. He knew the situation was dire, and every bit of healing could make a difference. n cast the healing spell [Minor Heal]. The spell''s base healing was a modest 5 HP every 2 seconds. However, n''s uniquebination of attributes and abilities gave him a significant boost. His D-level spirit provided a bonus of 6 points, granting a 60% enhancement, and his [Sage of Knowledge] title contributed another 30%, resulting in a total boost of 90%. This additional power meant the spell now healed for an extra 4.5 HPpared to its base values.


    [Healing: 9.5 HP Recovered per second]


    [Spirit points: 109/110]


    In a mere 90 seconds, n managed to heal over 500 HP. The healing process took a significant toll on his mana reserves, depleting half of his avable spirit points. Nevertheless, it was enough to restore Artorius from the brink of death. The legendary NPC had nearly 1,000 HP, and n''s efforts made a considerable difference.


    This act of healing not only saved Artorius''s life but also fostered a positive rtionship between them.


    [Your rtionship status with NPC has increased from Neutral to Friendly]


    [Artorius - Legendary]


    [Type: Human]


    [Rank: C+]


    [Status: Friendly]


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    With Artorius back on his feet and regaining his strength, he wasted no time and urged his knights to move. The Romanmander swiftly engaged the undead, his sword shing through the air as he systematically dispatched the monstrosities surrounding them. They needed to get out of the heart of the battlefield.


    For n, this wasn''t the time to take an offensive stance. Instead, he decided to provide support. He cast [Minor Blessing] on Artorius, granting the legendary NPC a 15% boost to both attack and defense. This enhancement was a significant advantage for a formidable character like Artorius.


    As n focused on bestowing his blessing upon Artorius, his game link started to popte with notifications.


    [You have received 40 Survival Points and 80 XP]


    Only one-fifth of the reward was added to his ount for every Artorius kill, but with Artorius''s formidable might, he could effortlessly dispatch any zombie with a single swing of his sword. n''s game link was a continuous stream of notifications, each kill rapidly increasing his XP and Survival Points. However, this came at the cost of his dwindling spirit points.


    "Dammit, I need more Spirit points!" n cursed under his breath. In a situation like this, he wished he had the [Acolyte Spirit] that offered a permanent 20% spirit point regeneration bonus. With his current spirit level, n was only able to regenerate 30 points every minute. It was far from sufficient for effectivebat in such a war.


    Midway through the chaos of the battlefield, one of the Revenants fixated its sights on their group, and Artorius was fully prepared for the uing battle. This monstrous opponent was formidable, but Artorius''s strikes were enough to deflect the creature''s massive sword. However, Artorius was not alone in this struggle. Two of his champion knights joined the fray. One was a striking, dark-haired youth, and the other a bald, muscr man.


    [Lancelot - Champion]


    [Type: Human]


    [Rank: C-]


    [Status: Friendly]


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    [Percival - Champion]


    [Type: Human]


    [Rank: C-]


    [Status: Friendly]


    These three knights worked in perfect tandem to fend off the Revenants, while the remaining soldiers protected them from any additional threats that dared to approach.


    n seized the opportunity to expend all of his recently recharged spirit points to cast [Minor Blessing] on Artorius and his two champion knights.


    The battle was intense and brutal, with sparks flying as swords shed. The Revenants were relentless, but under thebined might of Artorius, Percival, Lancelot, and n''s spells, they gradually began to wear down.


    As their teamwork and coordination improved, the Revenants found themselves pushed to their limits, their monstrous bodies struggling to withstand the unrelenting assault. n''s spirit points depleted rapidly as he maintained the blessing. As the final blowsnded, the Revenants crumbled to the ground, defeated.


    [You have received 1000 Survival Points and 2000 XP]


    [You received a rare box item]


    [You received a quest item; Knight Sword]


    With no other yers participating in the Revenants'' defeat, n had sessfully obtained both the reward and one of the quest items he coveted.