THE ZOMBIE SYSTEM-Chapter 14: Entering a Dungeon Alone (Big Mistake?) A Risky Decision

Chapter 14: Entering a Dungeon Alone (Big Mistake?) A Risky Decision

Leon stood at the entrance of the E-Rank Dungeon, the worn stone archway looming over him like a silent warning. He adjusted the strap of his mana gun and took a step forward, his Warrior Zombie and Zombie Mage flanking him on either side.

The dungeon's entry field shimmered faintly, a sign that few had dared to enter recently. Unlike the previous dungeon, which was filled with goblins and ruined corridors, this one had a more ominous presence.

Leon knew the risks.

E-Rank dungeons were not impossible for solo adventurers, but they were far more dangerous than the beginner-tier ones. The creatures inside weren't just weak monsters—they were predators, hunting in coordinated groups.

Several adventurers were gathered near the entrance, discussing strategies for their upcoming raid. When Leon approached, their conversation stopped.

"Wait," one of them muttered, eyes narrowing. "Is that guy... going in alone?"

A few of them laughed.

"Soloing an E-Rank Dungeon? He's dead."

Leon ignored them and stepped through the shimmering barrier.

Fighting Against Beasts

The moment he entered, the air changed.

The cavern was dense with mist, damp stone walls stretching endlessly in every direction. The floor was uneven, littered with the remnants of bones and broken weapons. Faint growls echoed in the distance.

Leon kept his footsteps light, his zombies moving in perfect sync with him.

Then, a sudden rustle.

His Warrior Zombie turned sharply—just as a beast lunged from the shadows.

It was twice the size of a normal wolf, its body covered in blackened fur with jagged spikes protruding from its spine. Its eyes glowed with a sickly green light, its mouth lined with serrated fangs dripping venom.

Leon didn't hesitate.

"Block."

His Warrior Zombie shifted immediately, raising its rusted greatsword. The beast slammed into its defenses, claws scraping against the zombie's armored frame.

Before it could recoil, a Mana Bolt shot through the air.

Leon's Zombie Mage fired directly at the beast's skull, the impact sending it skidding backward, stunned.

Leon raised his mana gun and fired three consecutive shots. The first hit the creature's front leg, making it stagger. The second ripped through its ribcage, and the third—

The third pierced straight through its eye socket.

The beast collapsed, unmoving.

[System Notification: Beast Killed – Experience Shared Among Summons]

Leon exhaled, reloading his gun.

This was just the first enemy.

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The Goblin Assault

Deeper inside the dungeon, the mist grew thicker.

Leon moved carefully, his zombies keeping pace. The walls narrowed into a winding passageway, restricting movement.

Then—a low clicking sound.

Leon's grip on his gun tightened. A trap.

Before he could react, arrows shot from hidden slots in the walls.

His Warrior Zombie moved instantly, stepping in front of him as the arrows bounced harmlessly off its thick armor.

Then came the real attack.

Goblins poured from the shadows, their crude weapons glinting in the dim light.

Unlike the goblins he had fought before, these weren't mindless.

They moved in coordinated attacks, using the terrain and traps to their advantage.

Leon assessed the situation in seconds.

Three on the left, four on the right—one hiding in the back, probably a spellcaster.

"Take the front," he ordered.

His Warrior Zombie surged forward, greatsword swinging in a devastating arc, cleaving through two goblins instantly.

Leon turned, firing at the ranged goblin, his mana bullet striking dead center in its forehead.

The remaining goblins hesitated—

Which was a fatal mistake.

His Zombie Mage raised both hands, gathering a stronger, charged Mana Bolt, before releasing it in a wide energy wave.

The spell engulfed the remaining goblins, their screams cut short as they collapsed, lifeless.

[System Notification: Zombie Mage's Spellcasting Proficiency Increased.]

Leon smirked.

Good. They were getting stronger.

A Battle Against Rogue Adventurers

Deeper inside the dungeon, Leon heard voices.

Not monsters. People.

He slowed his pace, his zombies taking defensive positions.

Just around the corner, a group of adventurers looted a fresh corpse—the remains of another party.

"These guys had some good stuff," one of them said, kicking the dead body aside.

Leon's expression darkened.

Rogues. Dungeon raiders.

They weren't here for the monsters.

They were here to ambush adventurers and steal their loot.

One of them—a man with a scar running down his jawline—noticed him.

"Well, well," he smirked, unsheathing his sword. "Look what we have here. Another idiot who wandered too deep."

The others turned, grins spreading across their faces.

"You lost, necromancer?"

Leon clicked the safety off his mana gun.

"Not at all."

Then he raised his hand.

"Kill them."

A New System Unlock

The battle was over in minutes.

Leon stood amidst the corpses, his summons untouched. His Zombie Mage had executed precise spellwork, while his Warrior Zombie had carved through enemies with brute force.

They were no longer just summons.

They were efficient killing machines.

A System Notification appeared before him.

[System Notification: New Ability Unlocked – Zombie AI Upgrade: Tactical Mode.]

[Zombies can now act independently based on combat situations.]

Leon stared at the message.

Then, slowly, he smirked.

This changed everything.