Chapter 5
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 5
Chapter Title: Zombie Apocalypse (2)
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To better adapt to Lee Sian's body, rather than repeating the same exercises for too long, he rotated through various machines.
In the meantime, his combat power had ticked up a little. It felt like growth came even faster when he'd tumbled around in Yoo Sian's body at Global Academy.
Beating goblins hadn't boosted it, nor had getting pummeled by far stronger kids from Q Class. Felt kinda unfair.
Still, with his level not rising yet, it looked like he'd have to take down one of those problem zombies.
Kill 1 Zombie.
⏰ Time Until Start: 6:38:54
🎁 Completion Reward: [Skill] ???
About fifty minutes less until the quest start time. Including the run, he'd used his body for just over an hour.
He felt a slight fatigue, but nothing too uncomfortable.
His main body had pushed workouts to the brink just to survive at the academy, collapsing into sleep the moment calls with Seo Yeon ended. This, though? It actually felt like exercise for health.
Na-eun had finished her workout ages ago, showered, and was fiddling with her smartphone while waiting for him. She wore comfy clothes different from her gym ones, still hiding that killer figure.
He approached the waiting Na-eun.
"Wait long?"
"Nah, not really. But you're really buying emergency rations at the mart? Binge-watched disaster flicks by yourself or something?"
Dates with his girlfriend meant hitting theaters for all the big movies together. Could say they'd devoured every release from the last four months.
"Caught a zombie movie plot summary on YouTube right before bed last night. Got me thinking about the baseball bat at home, and suddenly I wanted to stock up."
"Puhuhu. Fine, I'll play along. Go shower."
Leaving Na-eun's soft chuckle behind, he headed into the shower and scrubbed clean.
If he was planning to shop at the mart then head home for sex, he ought to wash extra thorough.
Lathered up plenty, rinsed it all off, and yeah—his body was gleaming.
Slipping back into the casual clothes he'd worn to the gym, he stepped out and headed to the mart near the room with Na-eun.
Pulling out a cart to shop together, Na-eun tapped his arm.
"Gonna hit the pharmacy quick."
"I can come with."
"Saves time. Your place is out of that stuff, right?"
That. Condoms. Yeah, this mart didn't carry them.
"Grab a bunch. Stash the extras in the room."
Na-eun flashed a naughty little smile at his confident tone.
"Back in a sec. And emergency rations? Don't go overboard."
"Got it. Got it."
Bank app check on the way over showed about two million won in the account.
Wanted to blow it all, but hauling that much home? Problem.
Even for a fit couple who worked out for fun, it'd be a haul. Better keep it moderate.
Ramen first? Long shelf life, and tasty to boot.
Power outage prep meant drinking water too.
No clue how long he'd be stuck in Lee Sian's body, but he needed to last until he could release the possession.
Thinking water reminded him of the manual purifier at home.
Filter was recent. Stock up water, purify as needed?
Ramen needed fire, so kinda cooking.
More to consider for emergency rations than he'd thought.
Half-filled the cart with cup ramen before dialing it back, then swept in pricey but well-preserved, nutritious bars.
Snagged wet wipes on the way by—cart was packed now.
Dragging what anyone would call a bizarre cartload, he locked eyes with Na-eun back from the pharmacy.
She alternated glances between the cart and his face, then pressed a hand to his forehead.
"Sian, you sick or something? You're really buying all that? Should've grabbed painkillers."
"Extras for breakfast—won't they go to waste?"
"Suspicious as hell. Asking once more: really getting all that?"
"Yeah. Wish I could grab more."
"Nope. Just that."
Checkout time. Cashier shot puzzled looks but stayed pro.
"Sir, that's over the delivery threshold. Want it delivered?"
"Arrives today? Then maybe a bit more..."
A chill prickled—he turned to find Na-eun's icy stare.
One more emergency haul and today's sex was toast.
"Gonna eat this for real at home now. Need drinks too. What we can carry."
"Haa... fine. Really."
Outside, they boxed the emergency stuff, noted the address, and shopped again.
With Na-eun glued to his side, it was just normal groceries this time.
They'd grabbed normal ingredients after all, but on the way back from the mart, he opened a delivery app. Na-eun clamped his arm tight.
"Sian, cheat day today? Or you're just acting super weird."
Tell her zombies hit in five and a half hours—how would she look at him?
This wasn't Yoo Sian and Kim Seo-yeon's world, where abilities and status windows were commonplace.
Zombies showing up for real in a world like this? No telling the fallout. Hard to spit it out.
First, sex with Na-eun to push adaptation past 70% and snag that skill—then decide.
"Just feeling this today. Let's make it a mini cheat day."
Shot her a grin; her wariness eased a bit.
"Whew. Fine. What're you craving?"
"Chicken? If the world's ending, what's your last meal?"
"Ending, my ass. Hundred percent won't happen. Tteokbokki. Chicken on the side, small."
"Sounds good. Perfect balance."
Na-eun's solid compromise—he ordered tteokbokki and they headed into the room.
Set the table for immediate chow, prepped storage for the emergency rations, and the food arrived quicker than expected.
Four hours fifty left?
Eat, clean up, sex—should leave a little time.
Spread out the delivery, snapped a review pic, took a chicken bite... and a thought hit.
He hadn't starved at Global Academy. Why the sudden delivery craving? Chicken, even?
Checked adaptation: past 50% already. Lee Sian's influence?
While he paused after one piece, Na-eun started hesitant but picked up speed bite by bite.
Can't let the orderer eat less—he matched her, and soon both were stuffed, slowing down.
"So, Sian, what'd you see to freak you out like this? First time seeing you act this weird."
"Hm. Lemme show you."
Pulled up a random YouTube zombie movie plot summary.
Peaceful world, zombies burst in sudden.
Panic at first, then fights, survivor groups form.
Groups war, betrayals, starvation—end with heading to new lands.
Tons of flicks like that; this one's close enough to claim he'd watched.
"Guns over rations, from what I see."
Unlike Seo Yeon, Na-eun had solid tolerance for violent stuff—spot on.
"Would've if we could live that long. Why no guns in Korea?"
"What's with you today. Hehe..."
Na-eun giggled cutely—his weirdness today was more amusing than off-putting.
Weird past a point, and she rolls with it.
He was Yoo Sian possessing Lee Sian now, but they weren't so different—guilt felt lighter.
Clearing the delivery wreckage, the mart emergency rations arrived.
Perfect timing.
If it'd hit mid-sex, mood killer.
Hauled three boxes to the corner, waited for Na-eun to finish brushing her teeth and come out.
His turn—he brushed and emerged to find a pharmacy bag on their delivery table.
"We're doing it, right? No—we are. I played along with all your weirdness today."
"Damn right. A man's gotta."
That got a 'what's this guy on about?' look as she unzipped her training top.
Thin t-shirt underneath, sports bra peeking through.
Stepped close, lifted her shirt—she reached out, yanked down his pants with a playful grin.
That was the deal between Lee Sian and Kim Na-eun.