Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 61

Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Attack On The Base -1

She wiped the sweat from her forehead, feeling the intense heat radiating from the ground.

[Host, the high temperature is a result of the dark energy corrupting the area. The Crimson Valley used to be a fertile land, but the corruption has turned it into a scorching wasteland. You must eliminate the rogue beasts to restore balance.]

Su Jiyai gritted her teeth and gripped the spatula tightly.

“Of course, it’s because of the dark energy. Everything here is because of that. Let’s get over it, quickly.”

As she made her way deeper into the valley, the red fog grew thicker, obscuring her vision. The ground beneath her feet was cracked and dry, with no sign of life anywhere.

The only sounds were the distant echoes of growls and roars, a clear indication that the rogue beasts were nearby.

[Host, the rogue beasts are just ahead.]

The first rogue beast appeared out of the fog—a massive, hulking creature with dark, matted fur and glowing red eyes.

It snarled at her, its fangs bared, before charging forward with surprising speed.

Su Jiyai barely had time to react. She swung the spatula with all her might, striking the beast’s head.

To her shock, the spatula absorbed some of the dark energy from the beast, weakening it instantly.

“Looks like this thing is more useful than I thought,” Su Jiyai muttered.

Now her perspective on such weapons was slowly changing too.

[Host, the spatula is infused with purification energy. It will weaken the rogue beasts, but you’ll still need to defeat them with physical force.]

Su Jiyai continued to battle the rogue beast, dodging its powerful strikes and landing precise blows with the spatula. After a few intense minutes, the beast collapsed to the ground, the dark energy dissipating from its body.

[Congratulations, host. You have defeated the first rogue beast. Nineteen more remain.]

Su Jiyai panted heavily, wiping sweat from her face.

“What a great way to motivate me.”

Hours passed, and Su Jiyai’s body was battered and bruised, but she refused to give up. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, she faced the last rogue beast.

“This is the last one,” Su Jiyai muttered, her grip tightening on the spatula. “Let’s finish this.”

The final battle was fierce. The rogue beast was relentless, its attacks brutal and unforgiving. Su Jiyai fought with everything she had, using every ounce of strength to keep going.

With a final, desperate swing, she struck the beast’s chest, and the purification energy from the spatula surged through it. The beast let out a deafening roar before collapsing, the dark energy evaporating into the air.

[Congratulations, host. You have successfully eliminated all the rogue beasts in the Crimson Valley. You have earned 500,000 points, and your debt has been reduced accordingly.]

Su Jiyai dropped to her knees, exhausted. “Finally… It’s over.”

[Ding! The next mission is to clean the polluted Crimson Lake. It is also the last mission.]

Su Jiyai heaved a sigh of relief. She was finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel

“Okay. Let’s-”

She couldn’t finish her words because the next second she lost the strength to walk and fell to the ground.

[Ding! The host’s body condition doesn’t look optimistic! Emergency treatment has to be carried out. Teleporting host to a saver location…

Safe Location found!

Teleportation commenced.]

When Su Jiyai opened her eyes, she found herself in a capsule-like thing. The temperature in the capsule was low, which made Su Jiyai close her eyes in pleasure.

After staying in the high temperature for so long, the cool air inside the capsule was a welcome relief. Su Jiyai could feel her body relaxing as the gentle hum of the machine surrounded her.

[Host, you have been placed in a recovery capsule to restore your physical and mental health. This process will take approximately one hour. Please rest.]

Su Jiyai barely heard the system’s voice, her eyes already half-closed.

The stress, the pain, and the constant battles had drained her to the core.

As much as she wanted to get up and finish the last mission, her body simply wouldn’t allow it.

“Just… one hour,” she whispered, her words slurred as sleep overtook her. “Then… I’ll finish…”

The cool air and the gentle hum lulled her into a deep sleep almost instantly.

While she slept, the capsule worked to heal her injuries and restore her energy. Her bruises faded, her muscles relaxed, and the exhaustion that had plagued her began to lift.

The system monitored her vitals, ensuring that she was fully recovered before the next mission.

An hour later, Su Jiyai’s eyes fluttered open. She felt refreshed, her body no longer aching, and her mind clear. The capsule slowly opened, releasing her into a room filled with soft light.

[Host, your recovery is complete. You are now fully healed and ready to complete the final mission.]

Su Jiyai stretched, testing her limbs and finding them strong once more.

“Thank you system.”

[It’s my duty host. Shall we begin with the next mission?]

“Yes.”

Alright, system. Let’s clean that Crimson Lake.”

[Host, please prepare yourself. The Crimson Lake has been heavily polluted by dark energy. You will need to use the Purification Stone once again, along with some other tools provided in your inventory.]

Su Jiyai accessed her inventory, finding the Purification Stone alongside a few other items, including a special net and a purification elixir.

“This should do it,” she said, gathering the items.

The system transported her to Crimson Lake, which was an eerie sight. The water was a deep, murky red, bubbling and emitting foul fumes.

The air around the lake was thick with dark energy, even more oppressive than the valley.

[Host, you will need to distribute the purification elixir into the lake first, then use the Purification Stone at the center to cleanse the water. The net is for capturing any corrupted creatures that might emerge during the process.]

Su Jiyai nodded.

She walked to the edge of the lake, feeling the dark energy trying to pull her down.

Ignoring the discomfort, she began to pour the purification elixir into the water, watching as it spread, and slowly started to combat the dark energy.

Almost immediately, the water began to bubble more violently, and a low growl echoed from the depths. Su Jiyai gripped the net tightly, prepared for whatever might surface.

Suddenly, a massive, shadowy creature burst out of the lake. It lunged at Su Jiyai with a roar, its eyes glowing with malice. But Su Jiyai was ready.

With swift movements, she cast the net over the creature, trapping it. The net glowed with purification energy, binding the beast and weakening it.

The creature thrashed and howled, but Su Jiyai held firm, tightening the net until the dark energy dissipated from its body, leaving behind a harmless, purified form.

She released it back into the water, where it swam away peacefully.

“One down,” she muttered

She made her way to the center, wading through the thick, polluted water until she reached the core.

Holding the Purification Stone high, she plunged it into the lake.

A surge of light burst forth from the stone, spreading rapidly through the water, cleansing it of the dark energy.

The red hue of the water slowly faded, replaced by a clear, shimmering surface.

The oppressive airlifted, and the foul fumes dissipated, leaving behind a fresh, clean atmosphere. The Crimson Lake was restored to its natural state

[[Congratulations, host. You have successfully cleaned up Crimson Lake. You have earned 300,000 points, and your debt has been repaid.]

With an exhausted face, Su Jiyai asked,

“System can we now go back?”

[Yes, host.]

“Then send me back.” Su Jiyai

[Teleporting back to earth.]

Whoosh.

A white light enveloped Su Jiyai. The next second she found herself back to her underground hideout’s room.

Just as she was thinking of taking a nap, system prompts started to pile up.

[The base has been attacked by unknown forces. Security measures have been taken.]

[An intruder tried to cause trouble, he has been teleported outside.]

[Unknown individuals are trying to forcefully enter the base! Security measures have been modified. The danger is temporarily dealt with.]

[The protective barrier around the base is activated.]

[Tenants of the base can’t step out of the base due to the ongoing attack from the unknown person! This may lead to them being unable to earn any zombie crystal. Future Income is in danger!]

[Many zombies are getting attracted toward the base. The electric fence has been activated.]

Su Jiyai was stunned by so many prompts from the system.

It didn’t take her much time to understand, that some other base had attacked her.

But why?

Because she poached some of the tenants from their base?

Nope.

Even if she had poached 10 to 20 people from some other base, Su Jiyai was sure no base would attract some other base due to such reasons.

Until and unless…