My Sniper System in a Zombie Apocalypse World-Chapter 86: Shared Strength

Meanwhile, Jaxon turned his attention to the floating notifications he had been ignoring until now.

(You have leveled up to Lv. 10.)

(Storage Space has ranked up to E, expanding twice the original size.)

(Skill: Night Vision Learned (D+))

"Natasha, can you turn off the lights for a while?" he asked suddenly.

She gave a knowing nod as reached over to cut the power.

As the lights went out, Jaxon waited, scanning the darkness. At first, nothing seemed to change. Then, focusing his mind, he willed the new Night Vision skill to activate.

The world shifted instantly. It was as if he were looking through a night vision scope, but this time, it was his own eyes.

"Jaxon... your eyes," Natasha’s voice broke through the quiet.

"What about them?" he asked, distracted by the sudden clarity of his vision.

"They’re... glowing green."

"Glowing?"

"It’s faint, but noticeable in the dark."

Jaxon frowned. Cool as it might look, he didn’t like it. If he sniped at night, the glow could give him away.

After a brief discussion with Natasha about the new skill, Jaxon turned back to his status window, examining the other changes.

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Name: Jaxon Hawk

Level: 10 (294/403)

Age: 24

Strength: 16.80

Speed: 13.52

Agility: 16.77

Intelligence: 11.57

Stamina: 12.92

Vitality: 8.4

Stat Points: 1

Skills:

Marksmanship (C+): Handling and control have improved. Aim faster and fire with greater stability. Recoil is easier to manage, and shots are more accurate even under pressure.

Stealth (F-): Enables quieter movement by controlling footsteps, posture, and body motion.

Storage Space (E): A personal dimensional space that can store up to 6 cubic meters of items and upgrades as you level up.

Night Vision Learned (D+): Allows the user to see clearly in low-light or complete darkness without external equipment, revealing shapes and movements with enhanced visibility.

Coins: 924

...

(DMR Sniper Rifle:

Exclusive Skill: Damage Stack

Requirement: DMR Equipped

Each kill permanently increases the rifle’s damage by 1 and the User’s Agility by 0.01. Effect is infinite.

Current Damage: 2500 + (382)

....

(Vitality +1)

Jaxon thought for a moment, then allocated his remaining stat point to Vitality. It might help him heal faster naturally, since they’d be moving again in just a few days.

The screen shifted slightly, revealing more changes beyond just his stats and new skill.

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Gun Store:

Sidearms:

Compact Pistol - 300 coins

Service Pistol (Glock 19 class) - 480 coins

Heavy Pistol - 650 coins

Submachine Guns:

SMG (Basic) - 750 coins

SMG (Suppressed Variant) - 1,100 coins

High-Rate SMG - 1,400 coins

Shotguns:

Pump-Action Shotgun - 800 coins

Semi-Auto Shotgun - 1,200 coins

Combat Shotgun - 1,600 coins

Assault Rifles:

Standard Assault Rifle - 1,300 coins

Advanced Assault Rifle - 1,700 coins

Tactical Assault Rifle - 2,200 coins

Marksman & Sniper Weapons:

Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) – 2,000 coins

Precision Sniper Rifle - 2,800 coins

Anti-Material Rifle - 4,200 coins

Light Machine Guns:

LMG (Basic) - 2,500 coins

Heavy LMG - 3,200 coins

Explosive & Heavy Weapons (New Addition):

Single-Use Rocket Launcher - 3,500 coins

Reloadable Rocket Launcher - 6,000 coins

Rocket Ammunition (per round) - 800 coins

Grenade Launcher - 4,500 coins

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Items and Gear:

Binoculars - 25 coins

Rangefinder - 50 coins

Portable Radio - 35 coins

Frag Grenade - 70 coins

Flashbang - 60 coins

Smoke Grenade - 40 coins

Flare Gun - 70 coins

Signal Flare (x3) - 30 coins

Fireworks Pack - 10 coins

Recon Drone (Basic) - 150 coins

First-Aid Kit - 25 coins

Trauma Kit - 50 coins

Painkillers (x10) - 25 coins

Antibiotics (x5) - 30 coins

.....

Jaxon winced at the prices listed for the guns, though he didn’t really need any of them. After last night, he had more than a dozen rifles and sidearms safely stored in his personal space.

’A Rocket Launcher... that would be handy. If I could stash one in my storage, it might come in handy for big threats,’ he thought, scanning the list.

The drones, medical kits, and other gear caught his attention as well. Even if he ran out of supplies, he would have the option to purchase what he needed.

After studying the items and imagining how they could be used in the future, his gaze shifted.

"Natasha, can you hand me your pistol?"

"You’re going to upgrade it?"

"Of course," Jaxon said. "It’s the whole reason I was hunting the infected last night."

But the moment the pistol rested in his hands, doubt crept in. What if his expectations didn’t match reality? What if the upgrade didn’t work as he hoped?

Seeing the hesitation in his eyes, Natasha gently held his hand. "It’s okay, Jaxon. No matter what happens, we’ll make the most of it."

He took a steadying breath. Then he began the upgrade.

Light rippled across the pistol in Jaxon’s hands as a series of notifications appeared before his eyes. One after another, the upgrades locked in.

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(160 coins spent. Scope Lv.0 → Lv.5)

(70 coins spent. Ammo Lv.3 → Lv.5 max)

(57 coins spent. Magazine Lv.3 → Lv.5 max)

(77 coins spent. Body Lv.3 → Lv.5 max)

(62 coins spent. Muzzle Lv.3 → Lv.5 max)

(64 coins spent. Grip Lv.3 → Lv.5 max)

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Stability & Handling:

Recoil is greatly reduced. Muzzle rise stays low, allowing fast, accurate follow-up shots. Stable while moving, firing one-handed, or during sustained use.

Reliability & Durability:

Self-cleaning system reduces buildup and wear. Resistant to dust, rain, sweat, and harsh conditions. Performance stays consistent over long use.

Ammunition & Reload:

Magazine holds 50 rounds. Reloads are faster and smoother, weapon ready to fire almost immediately.

Ballistics:

Barrel and ammo improvements increase stability, range, and penetration. Damage drop-off reduced at normal handgun distances.

(Access Control):

Weapon bound to Jaxon. Unauthorized users are unable to use the weapon unless granted permission by the owner.

...

(Glock-19 has reached MAX LEVEL. Exclusive Skill Unlocked.)

Exclusive Skill: Rapid Fire

Requirement: Glock-19 Equipped

Each shot is followed by an additional shot. Each kill permanently increases the user’s Speed by 0.01. Effect is infinite

......

"Did it work?" Natasha asked, watching him study the air as if reading something invisible.

Jaxon smiled and handed the pistol back to her. "The skill’s different, but the stat increase is there too."

Natasha’s eyes lit up. She had said earlier that it would be fine no matter the result, but now she couldn’t hide her excitement. This was the way she could finally get stronger, strong enough to stand beside him.

"Come on, let’s try it out," Jaxon teased with a grin.

"No! Nobody’s going out," Natasha said sharply, though the corners of her mouth twitched with a hint of a smile. Jaxon chuckled at her strict tone.

He watched her as she turned the pistol over in her hands, examining every detail. The skill was important, sure, but something else caught his attention. The pistol was bound to him.

No matter how powerful he became in the future, owning a weapon with magical effects would inevitably bring trouble. But now, he had the decision whether someone could use it or not

Jaxon glanced at his remaining coins.

Coins: 434

’A shame,’ he thought. ’I was hoping to upgrade another one.’ To fully upgrade another pistol cheaper than his DMR, he would need at least 900 coins.

He shook his head, satisfied. Seeing Natasha’s rare smile and bright eyes, it was worth it.