Chapter 31

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Translator: Ace

Chapter: 31

Chapter Title: Haedong Faction Pays Tribute

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Kang Jin's face was clearly etched with panic. He never imagined I'd demand double.

"You started at 2 just a moment ago, right? That means 200 coins. You weren't planning to nickel-and-dime me with just 20 coins a month without any shame, were you? If that's the case, I'd just sweep you all aside and take over. Or were you thinking 2,000? In that case, I'll cancel the double demand. Even I know asking for 4,000 a month would be pushing it too far."

Considering the Haedong Faction's current strength, I already knew 2,000 coins was out of the question. To scrape together that much, you'd need to hoard coins like I do—and is there anyone capable of that?

Absolutely not, I could say with certainty. With black magic and the power honed in another world, I've gathered coins to reach level 10, strengthening my skills up to level 4. For an ordinary Awakener, this would be a pipe dream.

"R-Really... double, we have to pay double...?"

"Yeah, 400 coins. That's just right. Hand it over starting today."

What choice would Kang Jin make? Gathering 400 coins every month wouldn't be easy for them. I wondered if they'd force it somehow or back down here.

"R-Right now? Ugh... Could you ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠wait a bit? I need to talk to the other executives and collect it."

"Sure, give it your best shot. Since you're putting in the effort, I'll discount today's payment to 300 coins."

"...Thank you."

Kang Jin wheeled past me. He was probably cursing me out wildly in his head. But they had only themselves to blame for being weak.

After a short wait, Kang Jin returned with other Haedong Faction members. Oh, was this a sign of rebellion?

It didn't matter what they chose. If they agreed to pay 400 coins monthly, great. If they declared all-out war instead, I'd kill them all and take their stuff anyway.

"We discussed it together... and we'll pay 400 coins monthly. Here's the 300 you asked for first."

"Oh, really? Good choice. Let me check... yep, 300 coins received."

Damn, now I'd get 400 coins for free every month just sitting here. Our zombie-hunting territories might overlap sometimes, but since I clear them overwhelmingly faster, it wouldn't be an issue. If they ran low on zombies around their base, they'd move elsewhere to farm coins on their own.

Still, leaving it like this might build resentment, so I should give them a gift.

Anticipating they'd choose tribute, I'd prepared something in advance. I pulled it from my pocket.

"Starting today, you're basically under me, so ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠here's a welcome gift."

"Uh... th-thank you. But what is this...?"

I placed the gift in Kang Jin's palm. He nodded gratefully but looked puzzled at the object, which resembled an alarm bell.

"Even I can't just take without giving back—that'd make me a total thug. So I figured giving you something useful would be better."

"Could I ask what it's for?"

"Simple. Even living among yourselves, situations might arise that you can't handle alone. Press that, and I'll come help out. Within my abilities, of course."

Kang Jin's expression showed instant understanding. He seemed to grasp just how valuable this was.

In the old world, maybe not—but this was a zombie apocalypse. Life-threatening dangers were everywhere. Hordes of impossible zombies could swarm, or a powerful mutant zombie might attack. And beyond zombies, the scariest were raider groups. Humans were the real threat. Just when life seemed livable, raiders could wreck everything, leaving utter despair.

For threats like that—beyond their power—pressing the bell would bring my help.

"I get it. But just pressing it is enough? How does the signal reach you?"

I'd attuned the bell's switch to my demonic energy. As long as I wasn't on the other side of the continent, I'd sense it anywhere.

"No need to know the details. Just trust it'll reach me. Press it, and I'll come running."

"Understood."

"Oh, by the way—free once a month. After that, 200 coins per use, paid upfront."

After collecting 300 coins from the Haedong Faction, I headed home early—much earlier than usual.

But with such a big haul today, who cared?

I hadn't even hunted zombies, yet 300 coins fell into my lap for free.

This was basically a full day's wage.

Standing cheerfully at the door,

"Mm..."

A lewd moan leaked from inside. Only one person in my house would make that sound.

I flung the door open. There was Yejin on the bed, vibrator pressed to her breast, masturbating furiously.

"Ahh... Huh, o-oppa?!"

"Yeah, it's me."

Caught mid-session by my sudden arrival, Yejin's face flushed crimson. She froze in embarrassment for seconds.

"What's wrong? Keep going. I'll watch."

"No, even so... Fine. I'll do it, so watch closely."

To complete my quest, Yejin had been pleasuring herself alone like this. She was like a loyal pup eager to please.

"Mm... I almost came earlier..."

Following my instruction to orgasm from nipples alone without touching below, she'd stimulated only her breasts and nipples. She shook her head regretfully.

Her body was aroused—her pussy glistened—but not enough for climax.

"Hmm, not easy, huh?"

"Feels like it takes a lot of practice. Guess that's it for today... or want a round?"

Yejin eyed the bulge in my pants, grinned, and spread her wet pussy wide with two fingers.

"I said this morning—let's see when I get back!"

Of course, no reason not to plunge into Yejin's pussy! Especially a hot, ready one right in front of me.

"Kyaa!"

I thrust hard, gazing down at Yejin, who now took my cock inside with a snort like it was nothing.

"You've gotten even better down there lately."

"Haah, th-that's because I learned what you like, ahh! I-I got it!"

Back when she was inexperienced, she'd just take it passively. Now, she clenched and relaxed in sync with my hips, turning her hole into an elite onahole for maximum stimulation.

Her efforts for me were adorable. Yejin was the perfect onahole doll!

Not long in, her pussy felt too good—I unleashed my load.

"You're getting better and better. Got a talent for this?"

"Haa, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠haa... Doesn't sound flattering, but if you liked it, I'm happy."

We shared a light kiss, then I pulled out.

"Now, clean it up."

Pointing at my cum-and-juice-coated cock, Yejin dove between my legs, sucking it clean. She'd have hated this before, but now it was routine—she'd fully adapted.

"Ah, why do you suck so damn good?"

Her slutty technique got me hard again.

"Pwah! Why're you hard again?!"

"'Cause you suck so hot. Can't hold back—round two!"

We tumbled in bed, fucking until dinnertime.

After washing up, I saw Yejin—who'd finished first—preparing dinner.

"Oppa, dinner's doenjang jjigae tonight."

"Oh yeah? Not long ago, you couldn't even boil ramen right..."

"Th-that's 'cause I'd never cooked! While you're out during the day, I've been practicing like crazy. It'll be good now."

It had been shocking back then. Visually, her doenjang jjigae looked fine—the aroma and appearance screamed authentic.

"But taste is king. Let's try."

I scooped some and tasted.

"Hm... not bad."

"Really? Phew."

She sighed in relief at my approval.

"How long did it take you? How many batches?"

"Wh-what do you mean?"

Yejin avoided my gaze. No wonder—this wasn't homemade; she'd used a meal kit.

Her reaction suggested many failures. Weren't meal kits foolproof? Failing those meant dire cooking skills. Improving her would be nice, but wasting food wasn't ideal.

Might need to bring back a good cook later. A pretty girl would be best.

After dinner, I lay in bed and opened my status window.

What to do with my 513 coins? Upgrading Equipment Crafting Lv 4 wasn't a bad idea.

But was it urgent?

"Hey, come here."

"Me?"

I called Yejin, who was doing dishes after dinner.

"Show your status window again."

She shared it obediently.

She was a first-day survivor Awakener, yet still level 1 with nothing upgraded.

Of course, as my perfect onahole doll, she was excelling—no complaints there.

But it was time to make her useful beyond that.

"I'll give you some coins. Upgrade [Healing Touch]."

"My skill? You sure? Wouldn't upgrading yours be better?"

"Mine wouldn't help immediately anyway. My skills are useless for zombie hunting. Zombie Wave's coming soon—better strengthen yours."

"Mm... okay. How many... Ack!? 300 coins?!"

With my coins, I could max her skill to level 3 for 300. First time upgrading, she didn't know the cost.

"Done! Check it out, oppa."

She shared the updated window. I checked the changes.

Oh, upgrading made it pretty useful.