Alora's smile faded as the pain in her chest grew stronger.
Blood seeped through her armor, and her breathing became heavy.
"This…"
The brigade rushed toward her, panic spreading as they saw the wound.
"Princess!" Beatrice, her second‑in‑command, cried out. "She's infected!"
The realization hit them like a hammer.
This wasn't a normal bite. This was from a Zombie Lord. Everyone knew that Lord‑tier infections were in a different league entirely. Even with the Aegis Serum flowing through her veins, Alora's antibodies could only slow the corruption. They could not stop it easily!
"Use the injector!" Alora gasped, clutching her chest.
One of the shieldbearers fumbled with the satchel, pulling out the dart that could also weaken a Zombie Lord.
The injector was soon prepared… The liquid inside was her only hope. It had to work!
