An eerie, cold voice echoed through the desolate parking lot. The source of the voice emerged from the shadows, revealing the grotesque figure of the leader zombie.

  The leader zombie was unlike anything they had encountered before. Its appearance was a terrifying sight to behold, even in this transformed world. The creature stood tall, its decaying flesh clinging to its emaciated frame. Its limbs were unnaturally long and slender, ending in razor-sharp claws that glinted ominously in the eerie glow of the surroundings.

  Its skin, or what remained of it, was a sickly grayish hue, with patches of rot and decay that seemed to pulse with a faint, malevolent energy. The creature's eyes, if they could be called that, were hollow sockets that radiated a maleficent crimson light. It wore tattered remnants of clothing, which hung from its skeletal form like macabre rags.

  As the leader zombie slowly advanced toward the group, its movements were deliberate and calculated. Its voice, though raspy and barely coherent, carried an unsettling intelligence that sent a chill down their spines.

  "Are... you... finished?" it rasped, the words dripping with malevolence. The group was taken aback by the fact that this monster could speak. It was a grim reminder that the dangers they faced in this transformed world were not only physical but also deeply unsettling on a psychological level.

  Dante , always the vigilant one, activated his Eye of Appraisal to gather information about this new and formidable foe.

  However, the leader zombie's appearance wasn't the only thing that set it apart. In a sudden, surprising move, it reached out and grabbed Sarah and her mop, and effortlessly snapped the makeshift weapon in half with one hand and sinister grin, then it lifted her off the ground, leaving her helpless and vulnerable.

  But before the leader zombie could carry out its gruesome intentions, Jack intervened with remarkable courage. He swung his club with all his might, aiming for the creature's head. The impact was thunderous, and the club splintered upon contact, sending shockwaves through Jack's arms.

  The leader zombie staggered back, momentarily stunned by the powerful blow. Its grip on Sarah loosened, giving her a chance to break free. But the creature recovered swiftly, and its malevolent eyes locked onto her once more, hungry for her flesh.

  Just as the leader zombie was about to sink its teeth into Sarah's exposed neck, a bone projectile struck it with deadly accuracy. Dante , having aimed his shot perfectly, had intervened at the last possible moment. The projectile hit the creature's chest , causing it to recoil in pain.

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  The leader zombie let out a raspy, malevolent chuckle, its voice dripping with sadistic pleasure. "It... will... be... fun," it hissed

  The leader zombie, undeterred by the bone projectile that had struck it, took a deliberate step forward, its elongated claws flexing ominously. Dante knew that this creature was unlike any foe they had encountered before. It was cunning, powerful, and intelligent, a deadly combination.

  Gritting his teeth, Dante focused his energy, preparing for the inevitable clash. His bone claws materialized once more, gleaming in the eerie light of the transformed world. With a burst of speed, he lunged at the leader zombie, aiming for its decaying heart.

  But the leader zombie was no ordinary adversary. It moved with uncanny agility, sidestepping Dante attack with a fluid motion. In a split second, it retaliated with a swipe of its razor-sharp claws, narrowly missing Dante shoulder.

  The group watched in tense silence, their hearts pounding as the battle unfolded. Dante and the leader zombie engaged in a deadly dance, each maneuvering to gain the upper hand. Dante bone claws clashed with the creature's clawed appendages, sending sparks of bones and flesh scattering into the air.

  Despite the leader zombie's high level and cunning tactics, Dante refused to back down. He knew that this battle was a test of his abilities and his determination to protect his friends. With each exchange, he adapted to the creature's movements, gradually gaining insight into its fighting style.

  Dante , his focus unwavering, stared down the leader zombie. Suddenly, the zombie's claw pierced Dante stomach, and an eerie sound filled the air.

  "This... is... the... end," the leader zombie rasped.

  Dante stomach bleed from the attack, ray grape the hand that nail him and rise his head and a defiant smile. With his other hand, he pointed his fingers at the zombie's head and replied, "Yes, for you."

  Summoning the last of his strength

  bone bullet x 5

  bang

  Dante unleashed barrage of bone bullets from his hand , a deafening sound accompanying its release. The spinning projectiles struck the leader zombie in the head, causing it to convulse violently before disintegrating into a cloud of dark mist.

  As the adrenaline of battle began to fade, Dante felt the pain in his hand intensify. He knew that they had survived this encounter he smile and fell to the ground