Chapter 59:- ...
The voice of my black-robed master spoke at my ear. Mariner, never forget the supreme importance of power, speed and timing.
I concentrated, conjuring up the image of a sparking tinder-box. Invisible energy flashed from my third eye, and the front rank of zombies stopped advancing and contorted in pain.
These must be eternally linked to knowledge, attitude and strategy.
Cadaverous arms flailed, and rotting bodies jerked in the water beyond my bubble.
Learn this by heart, Mariner. That which nourishes the zombie brute can also destroy it.