Territory Expansion (1)
Now I finally get what it means to have worked myself to the bone for four months straight, barely sleeping a wink. Yeonsu and Hye-yun both came while they were asleep, but even after, they just drifted right back off. They mumbled and whined a bit, but they didn't hate it or push me away. Fuck... if we'd woken up together feeling good, showered as a trio, and sat down for a nice lunch, that would've been perfect, right? But I didn't realize they were that exhausted. So yeah, I feel a little guilty. Cumming inside them twice raw felt amazing and refreshing as hell—for me, anyway. They need more rest, though. No more touching from here on out. I got my fill groping and sucking them off in their sleep, so I'm satisfied. Just wait for them to wake up on their own.
The bathroom was spotless. Ushabti had been bustling in and out all night, scrubbing and clattering away, leaving it gleaming like fresh porcelain. The water barrels were full, and honestly, there wasn't a single chore left to do. So damn convenient, Ushabti.
Even after I showered and splashed water all over, the girls were still out cold. Impressive. The water was pretty loud.
Hmm. Speaking of which, my dick... after four rounds last night and this morning, it feels like the fuel tank's bone-dry. That post-shower languor hit hard. I flopped onto the sofa and eyed Ushabti. It had finished its tasks and was hunkered down in the least obtrusive corner of the living room, staring right at me. It always stares at me. Or the girls. Can't read its expression with that mask-like stone face, but... hmm.
"Hey, Ushabti. Come here."
Ushabti stood and approached, snapping to attention and gazing steadily at me.
"Can you talk?"
No reaction.
"Do you think or anything?"
Still a stone statue. Yeah, figured. Just a golem. A robot that faithfully follows orders.
"...When the girls wake up, make something for us all to eat together."
Without a word, Ushabti headed to the kitchen.
No clue what it's whipping up. It gathered canned ham, eggs, various powders, and a bunch of other stuff, stir-frying and boiling away—but hey, I'm comfy. It'll make something good with what we have. Now, anyway. Time for levels. I've got a whopping 991 coins. Would've been nice at exactly 1000, but compared to the early days? Fuck, it feels like just yesterday I was thrilled over water alone, and now this in mere days? Unreal.
Coins: 991. You can focus on one job or spread 'em out. I went even. If grinding XP was a pain, I'd prioritize farming jobs first, but it's not that hard. Solidifying the home base is key for cozy, debauched living with the girls. Builder and Producer at Level 3 each. Warrior and Mage at 2. Gotta level 'em up.
Spent 400 coins to bump each. Got Horus's Lion for Warrior and Set's Anchor for Mage.
Of course, can't use 'em yet. Already expended for the day. Looking at the names... huh... no idea what they do. This damn Book of Ruin could explain shit. Set's Anchor? What the fuck's that? A boat? Lets me anchor a ship or something? Anchors fix your position on a boat, right? Fuck if I know.
Anyway, 591 left. All jobs now need 300 each. Can only level one. From experience, each level gives a new skill, yeah? Decisions...
Hmm... coin farming? Home base? ...Home base it is. Crucial for lazing around with the girls most of the day. Coins are easy anyway. Hmm. Can't decide? Go in summon order then. Builder, Nephmes. Level 4.
Eye of Complement has been enhanced.
...Huh? Not a new skill?
Sat on the sofa and summoned Nephmes.
"Myriad Eyes."
This was the evolved skill. Sand trickled from the hammer, snaking up the wall to draw pictures. Holy shit. It's rendering the other side of the wall—the neighboring apartments! As I move, the sand shifts to match my view. Like 3D in 2D.
Upstairs: people. No, zombies. Three of 'em, standing dumbly or flopped over, shuffling. Right side: zombies too, maybe two. Left: empty. Furnished but abandoned, looks tidy.
Ooh... cool as fuck. So... what now? Just for show? The hammer's glowing softly. Next door. The empty left apartment and our wall blocking it.
"........"
The wall... knock it? Got a hammer, it's glowing, see-through... ...Can I... really? Zombie apocalypse month 6, empty house means owner's gone, right? Maybe one of my sand zombies was the owner. ...Does it work? Wow... tempting. But what if the wall crumbles or a door appears...? Fuck, agonizing. It's the neighbor's! I know it's empty! But it feels like something humans shouldn't do!
"......Fuck it."
Let's try. Worst case, zombie world, tons of empties nearby. If owner shows? Sorry, dude. What're you gonna do? I'm a god.
So I knocked the wall.
Thud.
The wall turned to sand and collapsed in a rush. Next door was wide open. At the same time, sand slithered like snakes, climbing broken windows and forming thick bars. Weak points sealed in a flash.
291 coins consumed.
29 more coins needed for complete reinforcement.
Wha?! Hold up! Did I just burn all my coins? I had 591! Down to 291 after leveling, and it's still short 29?!
MP has reached its limit.
Dissipating.
Dissipating too?! Level 4 bumped MP to 9, and this eats it all in one go?! Insane.
I snapped awake on the sofa. Holy shit. Next door's actually breached. Wall's gone! Stumbled in, dazed—balcony's wide open. Bedroom windows probably half-assed too. From home, I only saw their kitchen; bars barely cover kitchen and tiny bathroom window maybe? Fuck. If zombies were around, we'd be screwed—they'd smash balcony or bedroom glass easy. Lucky I cleared the area, but still risky. No coins, this damn builder! Coin-gobbling monster! Today... fuck, let's scout. Even with the area clean, no Warrior or Mage means... shit. Tomorrow, send Mage first. Need coins from that Armani Rizzo Apartment complex ASAP.
"........"
"........"
Yeonsu and Hye-yun standing naked in front of me, staring at next door... mythical or straight porn. Sleepy, dazed faces blinking at it; I'm admiring their backsides. Gorgeous view. Especially with white cum trailing stickily down their thighs. Should wash up, but it's so heartwarming I wanna savor it longer.
"...How... did this happen? Why's the wall gone?"
"There was a wall, right...? Pretty sure..."
"I opened next door. Our place now includes it."
They turn. Hair a total bird's nest, one side flattened. Faces puffy. Adorable as fuck.
"...Opened? What does that mean?"
"I did it. But reinforcement's incomplete, so stay out of there if possible. Balcony's risky—sleep in my room tonight, both of you. Got Ushabti guarding the boundary."
"...Next door too... so we can use..."
"Yeah."
"...How...?"
I grinned and shrugged.
"'Cause I'm a god."
Ushabti sets food on the sofa table. Not Korean... fried canned ham? Pancake mix bread, tuna-egg soup thing? Best effort with what we got. Smells good. Not bad.
"Good job."
"Ushabti."
"Ushabti, check next door for intruders. Report anything ASAP. No chores unless I say."
"Ushabti."
It heads next door. Good thing I stocked coins ahead. Impotent till tomorrow.
"Alright, Yeonsu, Hye-yun. I showered already—your turn. Then eat together."
Still dazed, they glance between next door, me, and bathroom, like it's a dream. They shuffle in when I beckon. But naked girls? Too good. Make 'em stay nude from now on? Anyway, key is: today better stay uneventful. Yeah.