Chapter 59: The Core’s New Form
"Twenty-three!" Diana called out, slicing through another plant-zombie with a single fluid motion. Green ichor splashed across her legs, adding to the disgusting collection already coating her from the waist down.
"Are you seriously still counting?" Grace didn’t turn around, keeping her hands firmly pressed against the pulsing corruption core. Golden light spread from her palms, fighting against the deep purple-blue glow.
"Helps me focus." Diana kicked a severed vine-arm away. "Also helps me forget that I’m knee-deep in plant guts. This stuff better wash out!"
「Corruption Core Purification: 35/100」
Grace took a deep breath, pushing more energy into the core. Her arms ached, and sweat dripped down her forehead despite the bone-deep chill emanating from the corruption. Ten minutes of constant purification had left her exhausted, but she was making progress.
"How’s it going over there?" Diana asked between strikes, her golden sword cutting through three plant-zombies in a single sweep. "Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six!"
"Better. Up to thirty-five percent now."
"Good. Because I’m not sure how many more of these things are waiting to join the party."
The tunnel entrance was still spewing plant-zombies. They crawled along the walls and ceiling, dropping down to attack Diana from all angles. She spun and slashed, never staying still for more than a second. Grace stared as she gazed over her shoulder.
Diana was incredible to watch. Even covered in disgusting green slime, she moved with precision and power. Each strike found its mark, each step positioned her perfectly for the next attack. She made it look easy.
「Corruption Core Purification: 39/100」