Global Zombie Outbreak

Chapter 5：The Blaze Association

In a flash of white light, Luo Kun found himself holding a brand-new silver dagger. The dagger was about 40 centimeters long, its material appearing lightweight at first glance. However, when Luo Kun gripped it, he realized its weight was substantial, meeting the standards of a military-grade blade.

"Not bad. If only I had half the arm strength I used to," Luo Kun sighed. While he was satisfied with the dagger, he couldn’t help but feel disdain for his current body.

[Host, the system has a comprehensive solution to the problem you’re concerned about!]

"Oh?" Luo Kun’s interest was immediately piqued.

[The "Endgame Armory System" contains many subsystem services. Some have already been unlocked, while others await discovery.]

[I’d like to introduce you to one of the most important subsystems: the "Physical Enhancement System."]

[Your current physical attributes are as follows:]

[Limb Strength: G-grade]

[Instant Reaction: F-grade]

[Overall Coordination: G-grade]

[Lung Capacity: G-grade]

[Muscle Development: G-grade.]

[For the first enhancement, you can spend 200 armory points to upgrade one of these attributes.]

"This is great! It’ll save me a lot of time on physical training."

"I’ll start by enhancing my limb strength!"

Luo Kun was overjoyed.

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As a white light enveloped his limbs, Luo Kun felt a surge of power coursing through his body. With the system’s help, his limb strength had been upgraded from G-grade to F-grade. At the same time, the system displayed the cost for the next enhancement: 400 armory points.

For Luo Kun, 400 points was no small amount. Clearly, using the powerful "Physical Enhancement System" would require a significant investment of points in the future.

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Even with just one level of enhancement, Luo Kun’s limb strength had gone from pitifully weak to surpassing that of most average men. Now, he felt more confident about hunting the towering giant zombie.

His only thought now was to join an adventurer association and become a zombie hunter.

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However, before Luo Kun could actively search for a group online, the group found him first.

A series of urgent knocks echoed at his door, followed by the gruff voices of men. "Sir, your marksmanship on that speeding Panamera yesterday was incredible! We’re the newly formed Blaze Adventurer Association, and we’re recruiting new members. Would you be interested in joining?"

"Oh, and we have plenty of guns and ammunition."

Faced with this sudden situation, Luo Kun’s first instinct was self-defense. He retrieved the cold Flaming AK47 from the system’s storage space, slung it over his shoulder, and gripped the sharp Silver Dagger tightly in his left hand. In these extraordinary times, he had to remain vigilant at all times.

Soon, the apartment’s security door opened, revealing four men of varying heights and builds. They wore battle-worn, heavily damaged protective suits and carried rusted firearms. Their skin was dark, and their faces were grimy, as if they hadn’t bathed in decades.

"Sir, hello. I know this might sound repetitive, but I’ll ask again: are you interested in joining our Blaze Adventurer Association?" The leader, a burly man, exuded an air of authority. It was clear he held a high position in the association.

"Sure, I’m interested. But I expect proper compensation," Luo Kun replied, frowning slightly while subtly observing their reactions.

Surprisingly, the men responded generously to Luo Kun’s demands, agreeing without hesitation.

"To be honest, our Blaze Association values camaraderie above all. All rewards from our hunts will be split equally among every member," the burly man said, stroking his stubbled chin like a hero from a martial arts novel.

"Alright, I accept your invitation. Give me half an hour to prepare, and I’ll go with you. But I want my girlfriend to be taken care of," Luo Kun said after a moment of thought.

"You’ve hit the nail on the head. The families of our Blaze Association warriors are always protected by professional support staff. That’s one of the reasons we’ve been able to recruit so many members in such a short time," a thin man behind the leader replied in a soft voice.

"Good. I’ll go with you." Luo Kun, relying on his instincts honed from years as a special forces soldier, could tell from their expressions that these men were trustworthy.

At the very least, they weren’t deceitful villains.

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Back in the apartment, Luo Kun quickly packed a few changes of clothes. After a tender moment with Xia Xiaoman, who was reluctant to see him go, he donned the thick protective suit provided by the Blaze Association.

"Alright, I’m ready." With a heavy backpack on his shoulders, Luo Kun followed the men without looking back.

Finally, they boarded a heavily modified armored vehicle. The overwhelming smell of diesel fuel didn’t faze Luo Kun; in fact, it felt familiar. In his previous life, he had often worked in extreme conditions and had grown accustomed to such environments.

During the journey, Luo Kun actively engaged with the men, gradually learning about the key members of the association.

First was Zhang Jinzha, the association’s leader and driver. Despite his massive, dinosaur-like build, he hid a shrewd mind beneath his** (simple and honest) exterior. From their brief interactions, Luo Kun could tell that Zhang was exceptionally loyal to his core team. Without a doubt, this burly man was an excellent leader.

The other key members in the vehicle each had their own distinct personalities and appearances.

Sitting in the passenger seat was Jack, a handsome Caucasian man with classic British features: a high nose bridge, thin lips, and a cold, silent demeanor. According to Zhang Jinzha, Jack had been a ruthless top-tier assassin before joining the association.

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To Luo Kun’s left was a blonde woman named Lorin. From the moment Luo Kun entered the vehicle, she had been chatting with him like an older sister, enthusiastically sharing information about zombies.

Finally, sitting in the far left of the back row was a man with an abstract appearance, his facial features resembling those of the Sanxingdui artifacts. His name was Liu Zihai, a former experienced mercenary. From the bulging muscles and old scars covering his exposed upper body, Luo Kun could tell he was a formidable warrior.

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Impressed by Luo Kun’s precise and powerful marksmanship, Zhang Jinzha decided to expand the original Blaze Four into the new Blaze Five.

As the city continued to be devoured by zombies, human living space was shrinking rapidly. The primary task of adventurer associations now was to recruit skilled fighters. A sharpshooter like Luo Kun was exactly what the Blaze Association needed most at this stage!

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