Infinite Retry
Temporary Save Point loaded.
Compared to the past when he couldn't even handle a single ordinary skeleton soldier, things had changed a lot. But it still wasn't enough. Even if he took down that monstrous skeleton, the skeleton soldiers remained. His stamina was too low to deal with the skeleton soldiers first.
'An achievement?'
Achievements grant rewards upon completion of special milestones.
'Not direct help, huh?'
Accept reward?
Of course it's a yes.
Favorability System added.
You can now view others' information.
Use Favorability System perk?
'What's this Favorability System?'
It seemed completely unrelated to combat. Kim Siu manipulated his status window to check the Favorability System. A notification asked if he wanted to apply the perk.
'Apply perk for +30 favorability?'
Should he use it on Kang Minji?
"Hey, loser, what're you doing alone in the corner?"
"Uh... uh."
"Don't just mumble in the corner like an idiot..."
"Sorry, sorry."
He couldn't tell if 40 favorability was high or low, but to survive this, he needed Minji's cooperation.
'Minji overexerts herself fighting the Skeleton Knight while I'm handling it and dies a lot.'
Would higher favorability make her trust him more?
'Use perk on Kang Minji.'
Kang Minji's favorability +30.
Perk is one-time only. Favorability cannot be purchased with points.
"Minji."
"Wha... loser...???"
Kang Minji, who had started to snap curtly, suddenly blushed. Considering all the time they'd spent together, this was a different reaction. Her voice softened, a shy girl standing there.
"Wh-why'd you call me?"
"Can you do me a favor from now on?"
Temporary Save Point loaded.
How many times had it been? He'd lost count. No matter how hard he tried to ignore it, death drained his mind.
Thank god for Minji.
The favorability perk persisted through loads. Watching her subtly changed reactions was mentally healing. Without her, he might have given up long ago.
The problem is not seeing a way through...
No matter how many loads, only experience accumulated—his physical stats didn't grow. He knew the Skeleton Knight's moves perfectly, but the physical gap made downing it cleanly impossible.
I could mutual kill, but...
Even if he took it down, he'd die too, ruining everything. There were times he survived barely after, but Minji died to the overwhelming numbers while trying to clear the rest and drag him out.
No path in sight now.
Haa...
As he sighed, a strange alert chimed.
'Skills?'
If he understood right, like game skills?
'Can I use it now?'
Yes, usable now.
No other choice. He used it without hesitation.
Use Random Skill Scroll?
No other way out. Yes, obviously.
Random Skill Scroll x2 consumed.
With the Deus Ex Machina System's guidance, a suspicious box appeared in his status window. Like a mobile gacha, it prompted a touch. The box began glowing in rainbow colors—gray, blue, purple, yellow.
Come on, something good... fuck!!!
In this hopeless situation, a good skill was his only hope. The box opened, revealing the results.
Special Semen
Pain Tolerance
They looked like trash just from the names.
Fuck...
He'd been an idiot to hope. Others shot fire or ice from their fingertips, and he got Special Semen and Pain Tolerance. Still, worth checking.
Special Semen LV1
Your semen is infused with special power. Level up for more abilities.
• Current: Physical Enhancement — Target's physical abilities strengthen upon absorbing your semen.
• Removes fishy taste.
'Strengthens the target's body?'
The other was Pain Tolerance—he could guess without checking.
Pain Tolerance LV1
Gain resistance to pain. Higher levels endure stronger pain.
He knew ignoring pain signals was risky, but in combat, it just hindered. Human limits meant a stab would restrict movement. With this skill, he could keep going after hits.
"...I think I see a way?"
To test Special Semen's physical boost, he'd need to get intimate with Minji. Even before favorability, she'd agreed to "do it before dying" in some loops.
No choice if we wanna get out alive.
"Minji?"
...
The skills worked for sure. Just needed more tries since he wasn't combat-savvy yet. He looped a few more times after.
Temporary Save Point loaded.
"It's okay, Minji."
Kim Siu, who always avoided eye contact and stayed submissive, flashed a sly grin while running a hand through his hair. In spars, the guy who did nothing felt like someone else—sharp, keen eyes like a veteran hunter, his average looks somehow manly.
Staring made her heart race unwittingly.
What's this? Why does the loser look like this?
Kang Minji was flustered by the suddenly different Kim Siu. They'd built some affection over time, but she'd never seen him romantically. He fell way short of her standards—until today, when he seemed entirely new.
...Is it 'cause we're about to die?
She'd never thought about dating. Academy graduation first, romance later. Her fear stemmed from childhood. She'd hidden her awakener status to stay with friends, attending regular school. She'd "dated" a boy—just talking, no holding hands. A fight after three days led to a power slip, injuring him. Minor kid stuff, but it scarred her with dating fear.
So what was this feeling now?
"Minji, you okay somewhere?"
"Wh-what're you suddenly on about?"
Kim Siu approached, grabbed her shoulders, turned her around.
"Minji, this might be it for us..."
Temporary Save Point loaded.
She'd wanted her first kiss with someone she truly loved. Kim Siu? Never crossed her mind.
I should refuse... refuse...
Then a subtle thought: If we're dying anyway, does it matter? If it's him, maybe it's fine.
This... is weird...
His hands moved like he knew every sensitive spot, overwhelming her. Soon her lips parted, his tongue invading. Sticky for a first kiss, but not bad. Breathing quickened, body heated, lower belly tingling.
Am... I a slut...?
Skilled fingers undid her pants; his hand slipped into her secret place.
"You're not a virgin, right?"
"Mmm~ This is my first too."
"Don't lie... you're so..."
He claimed first, but was he lying?
"Like this? What'd I do?"
"So... skilled. How many girls...?"
"Only you."
Absurd lie. She wanted to call bullshit, but his eyes silenced her. Down there felt slick already.
Crazy... crazy...
He surely knew she was aroused.
"No lie—you're my first girl."
His sweet whisper in her ear; his normal voice sounded sexy now.
"Don't lie... who do you think I'm—? Hnng... haa... wait, calm down a sec♡♡♡!"