The First Dragon God-Chapter 68: Against The Endless Tide

Leo’s gaze shifted toward Ves, his chest tightening when he saw the mix of fear and anger on her face.

Her fists were clenched so tightly that her knuckles had turned white, and her eyes glistened with unshed tears of frustration and rage.

He walked toward her with deliberate calmness, stepping over the piles of rotting corpses that littered the ground. His footsteps echoed in the silence between the growls and snarls of the advancing tide.

"Ms. Ves," Leo said gently, his voice, soft, calm and steady despite the chaos around them. "You don’t have to worry about them. I’ll take care of them."

He pointed toward the horde of zombies and monsters that loomed like a living nightmare, advancing toward the building with relentless hunger.

"What I need you to focus on is that dog." Leo’s gaze flicked to Ryan, who remained standing at the back, his smile still twisted with amusement. "He seems to be able to control the zombies and monsters. If we take him out, we can end all of this."

Ves opened her mouth, wanting to protest, but Leo shook his head.

"I know you’re worried," Leo said softly, "and you don’t want me to do this alone. But I’m not alone. I have you, Fiona, and the wolf pack. The monsters and zombies shouldn’t be a problem for me. The best way you can help is by taking care of him."

Ves sighed, her shoulders slumping slightly in resignation. She knew Leo was right, but it didn’t make the situation any easier to accept. Her heart clenched painfully at the thought of leaving Leo to face the horde alone.

Her gaze shifted to Ryan, and a wave of emotions crashed over her—grief, betrayal, and most of all,*burning hatred.

Her lips curled into a snarl, and her eyes narrowed with cold fury. Her floodgates broke, releasing all the emotions she had bottled up since the mutiny began.

With light, menacing steps, Ves began walking toward Ryan.

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Ryan’s body tensed when he saw Ves approaching, her face twisted in unrestrained rage. The calculated calm he had maintained began to falter as he realized the depth of her anger.

His gaze darted to Grewishka, Jian, and Carlos, who still stood on the ground floor.

"Stop her!" Ryan roared, his voice laced with panic.

Jian and Carlos rushed forward without hesitation, their faces hard with determination. Grewishka remained by Ryan’s side, his towering figure acting as a shield.

Miguel and Mia, who had been standing frozen in shock, finally snapped into action when they saw Ves about to be attacked.

Miguel’s fury ignited like a firestorm.

His heart pounded as memories of saving Carlos, Jian, and the others flashed through his mind. He had given them shelter, fought alongside them, and risked his life to keep them alive. And now, those very people were turning against him.

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"You traitorous bastards!" Miguel roared, his voice echoing through the building.

With bitterness and anger fueling him, Miguel charged toward Jian and Carlos, his weapon raised high. Mia followed closely behind, her daggers gleaming as she prepared to strike.

The two groups clashed in a flurry of metal and rage, their weapons clanging as the sound of battle mixed with the snarls of the advancing horde.

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Leo turned away from the fight, knowing he couldn’t afford to get involved.

The tide of death was closing in.

The zombies moved like a swarming flood, their dead eyes gleaming with mindless hunger. Their growls and snarls blended into a cacophony of death, a symphony of terror that shook the building to its core.

Their rotting flesh hung loosely from their bones, and their jagged teeth snapped hungrily as they surged forward.

Behind them, multiple mutant creatures also rushed forward, with their beastly eyes trained on him.

Leo took a deep breath, his heart pounding in anticipation. This was it. This was the battle he had been waiting for.

He stepped outside the building, his feet crunching on the debris-strewn ground. Fiona and the wolf pack followed closely behind, their eyes gleaming with predatory focus.

The horde surged toward him, a wall of death and decay.

Leo stomped his foot on the ground, activating [Seismic Stomp] just as the cooldown elapsed.

The ground shook violently, sending shockwaves rippling through the horde. The zombies in the front ranks stumbled and fell, crashing into those behind them.

Dust and debris filled the air as cracks spiderwebbed across the ground, and buildings shuddered from the impact.

Without missing a beat, Leo activated [Berserker’s Roar].

A deafening roar erupted from him, sending waves of fear and disorientation through the horde. Zombies and monsters within the 20-meter radius froze, their movements halting as the roar reverberated through the air.

Leo saw the momentary pause he had created and seized the opportunity.

With blinding speed, he charged into the horde, Nightshade flashing as he cut through flesh and bone.

The sickening sound of flesh tearing and bones snapping filled the air. Blood sprayed in dark arcs, staining the ground as Leo moved like a whirlwind of death.

The system’s notifications kept ringing in his head as he killed the monsters but Leo didn’t pay any attention to it.

He dodged claws and teeth, his movements fluid and precise. Each strike of his blade was lethal, decapitating zombies and splitting torsos with ease.

But the horde was endless.

Zombies kept coming, their numbers overwhelming. Leo could feel the weight of the battle pressing down on him, the sheer mass of bodies threatening to engulf him.

A zombie lunged at him from the side, its claws aimed at his neck.

Leo ducked at the last second, swinging Nightshade upward and slicing through the zombie’s chest and spilting its head into two. The creature fell with a gurgling snarl before going silent, but another took its place immediately.

Leo’s heart pounded, but his mind remained focused. He couldn’t afford to lose the concentration he has right now.

Another zombie lunged, and Leo spun on his heel, delivering a powerful kick that sent the creature flying backward into the horde.

The next moment, a zombie lunged at him from behind, its claws inches from his back. He spun just in time, slicing through its neck, but another creature grabbed his arm. With a grunt, he twisted free, his blade flashing as he severed its head.

He saw a larger mutant creature advancing from the rear. It was a hulking beast with razor-sharp claws and seemingly glowing red eyes.

The monster let out a guttural growl, its eyes locking onto Leo with predatory intent.

Leo braced himself, tightening his grip on Nightshade.

The monster charged forward, its claws slicing through the air with terrifying speed.

Leo moved to dodge, but the monster was faster than he anticipated. Its claw grazed his side, sending searing pain through his body.

The force of the blow sent Leo flying backward, his body crashing into the ground with a heavy thud. Blood seeped through his shirt, staining the fabric dark red.

The horde closed in, their growls and snarls growing louder as they sensed weakness.

Leo gritted his teeth, pushing himself to his feet despite the pain. His gaze remained locked on the approaching monster, his mind racing.