Chapter 68
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 68
Chapter Title: Sweeping Zombies and Enemy Schemes
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The new function I'd just unlocked was incredible, but it wouldn't be truly useful until I expanded the base radius massively. That meant I needed a ton of coins.
Coins... when would I finally have enough that I wouldn't have to worry about them anymore?
Sure, a lot had happened so far—more than I'd expected—but the zombie apocalypse had only been going on for less than a month.
Considering that, I had to admit I'd progressed ridiculously far on my own.
Even at that gorilla boss's place last time, it was packed with Combat Specialists, but aside from the rat bastard, there weren't any support types. If there were people like that, they'd probably been grouped elsewhere out of my sight, but recalling what the rat said, it seemed like he and the gorilla had dumped all their coins into their skills. That implied no investment in other traits, so probably no one else had them.
And that was the biggest group I'd seen. Smaller ones were likely huddled in safe spots, holding their breath and praying the Zombie Wave passed quickly.
"Oppa, how long are you gonna keep groping my boobs?"
I'd picked option 1 earlier, so I'd been rewarding Yejin by fondling her chest. She leaned her head against me and asked.
"Who knows? Until I'm satisfied, I guess."
"Hmm... but you're not gonna have sex while doing that, right?"
"Nah, not really feeling it right now."
"Then can I go work out a bit?"
She suddenly mentioned exercise, so I stopped touching her chest, confused.
"Work out? What kind?"
"Nothing fancy—just running laps around the base, some bodyweight stuff. If I just sit around here, I'll get all fat and piggish. You wouldn't like that, would you, Oppa?"
"Hmm... yeah, I'd hate that."
I couldn't imagine the pretty girl in front of me turning into a pig.
She probably guessed my thoughts—that's why she brought it up. Her spot by my side hinged on her looks and how well she satisfied my urges.
Sure, her Medical Specialist skills earned coins treating the injured, and I'd invested some in her, but the main reason I kept her around was she was the ultimate onahole doll.
I hadn't slept with tons of women, but none matched my tastes like Yejin.
Miyeong from yesterday had a different flavor that clicked, but Yejin was still number one.
If she turned into a pig, I probably wouldn't want to fuck her anymore.
She must've realized she could get dumped, so she was committing to self-care.
"Want me to grab some gym equipment from outside? We can turn an empty room into a workout space."
"Wow, that'd be amazing! Ever since the zombies hit, I've been cooped up and starting to feel pudgy."
Hmm... really?
Looking at her body, I didn't notice any difference.
But women are sensitive to tiny changes, so whatever.
"Cool. After zombie hunting today, we'll raid a gym and haul everything back."
"Thanks, Oppa! You're the best!"
She hugged me, pecked my cheek, and rested her head on my shoulder.
"Thinking back, meeting you was the luckiest thing in my life. If I hadn't..."
"You'd be getting gangbanged by other guys right now."
I cut in before she finished, placing my hand on her breast. Honestly, if she hadn't met me and survived outside this long, she'd have been captured, passed around until death, and that would've been it.
"Yeah, probably. Someone might say it's the same as getting fucked by you, Oppa, but it's worlds apart. As long as I'm with you, no zombie worries, total comfort... my body is a small price."
We stayed pressed together in silence for a bit. The cool breeze and our body heat felt pretty nice.
The spring weather was perfect for outings anyway.
Zombie hordes made it tricky, especially on day five of the wave with zombies piling up.
About ten minutes passed before Yejin sat up.
"Oppa, I'm gonna go exercise now~"
After sending her out, alone in the room, I checked my Demonic Energy reserves.
I'd stockpiled plenty—enough to expand the Subspace soon. Unless something crazy happened, I had enough for consecutive advanced Black Magic spells.
Hell, I could probably fire off two if I wanted.
Black Out, a top mid-tier spell, guzzled about 1,000 Demonic Energy. Advanced ones ate at least three times that.
But the insane destructive power made it worth it—way beyond mid-tier. Still, no need for advanced here right now.
I used mid-tier Black Magic to wipe out zombie hordes, not because my targets were super strong.
No point upping the spell level.
Even Mutant Zombies, tougher than regulars, were weak enough to smash barehanded unless they swarmed.
From a Black Magician's view, anything killable without magic wasn't a real threat.
I expanded the Subspace as a bonus gift for Yejin's equipment.
Now it was about the size of a school field. Stuffed with food, we could last a year easy.
Of course, I'd store other stuff too.
Still two hours till 3 PM, and with limited options indoors, boredom was inevitable.
Yejin probably felt the same.
After hunting, I should grab indoor entertainment—manga, movies, games.
Anything to kill time.
Constant sex was great, but not sustainable daily.
Once food, clothes, and shelter were sorted, chasing fun was the natural next step.
After random thoughts, lunch with post-workout Yejin, it hit 3 PM.
"Time to head out."
"Be careful, Oppa~ But you'll be fine."
Leaving her waving goodbye, I stepped outside. Freshly respawned zombies surrounded the barricade, desperate to get in.
So, how many had built up?
I vaulted the barricade and dashed between buildings to lure them.
The horde chased like last time, forming a wave. Numbers showed another respawn cycle.
Wonder if Sohee, who left earlier, was okay. She wouldn't get jumped by sudden zombies, right?
She'd probably manage, but she was growing on me, so I worried a tad.
Anyway, priority: clear the trailing horde.
Stopping in the street, I unleashed Darknis Blaster at them.
The straight-charging zombies vanished cleanly, no trace left.
But plenty more lurked nearby.
I bolted to my hunting ground—the elementary school. Nearing it, the empty field was zombie central.
I weaved through, entered the school, and rang the bell quick to aggro.
Hordes swarmed, smashing at it. I barrier-ed the whole building to protect it.
More poured in from afar—insane numbers.
Prime time for max zombie wipe with one spell?
Once enough gathered, Black Out sucked them into the black sphere.
So many it took time to clear.
Last time, 30 seconds; this, double at a minute.
Time didn't matter—gone was gone.
Coins I'd burned upgrading skills exploded back—over 4,000 from that hunt alone. Zombie hordes were made for Black Magic wipes.
I hunkered in the school, lured another wave with the bell, wiped, repeated once or twice. Area nearly zombie-free now.
Not satisfied, I headed to Guro Apartments next.
No other group clearing there— all mine.
Daily total: just over 8,000 coins.
The double EXP and coin event was OP.
Late night, Ha Dongseok got his subordinate's report of clearing local zombies and ordered rest.
But worry filled him.
The cause: Kim Jaehwan's sudden appearance yesterday. Recalling the threat—"join or die"—still terrified him.
"Haa... no idea what to do."
Was submitting really right? Not just his life—everyone's. Couldn't decide lightly.
"Is it that psycho from yesterday, boss?"
Seo Taeil spoke up as Ha sighed.
"Yeah. Gotta decide, but it's tough."
"Really? Seems simple to me."
"What? Explain."
Ha stared, shocked at the unexpected reply.
"Why join that psycho's crew?"
"Sounds like you're saying war."
"Bingo, boss."
Seo grinned like it was obvious.
"Forgot what he pulled? Tanked a bullet hail like nothing!"
Ha couldn't forget Kim Jaehwan's feat.
Plus, the name matched ranking #1.
If same guy, an absurd monster.
"Haha, no way I'd forget. Shocked me too."
"Then why fight..."
"But we've powered up—with my skill."
After Jaehwan left, Seo convinced Ha to invest, unlocking Weapon Reinforcement.
Weapon Reinforcement Lv 1
- Uses coins to add effects to weapons with a chance.
- Reinforced weapons gain levels; higher levels = stronger effects.
- Success rate drops for higher levels.
They cleared day five's horde fast thanks to Seo's reinforcements.
"Think that punk survives our upgraded guns? No chance."
"But... enough? He'd have spent all his coins."
"If he's a Combat Specialist like you, boss, yeah, skills maxed from that zombie haul. But still one guy. Tough against numbers. Plus new weapons—we can take him."
"...What's your point?"
Seo grinned, as if waiting.
"Don't wait—strike first."