Chapter 519: Defeat the Zombie King in the Zombie Apocalypse! [R-18] (16)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 519: Defeat the Zombie King in the Zombie Apocalypse! [R-18] (16)
For the two days I spent with Lucy at the cathedral, my mornings began the same way. While I was sound asleep, a cold, soft breath would settle on the nape of my neck. It was soon followed by the damp tip of a tongue and the sensation of sharp fangs piercing my skin.
“Haa… sluurp…♡”
I slowly opened my eyes and spoke quietly.
“Lucy, Lucy… Didn’t Papa tell you not to drink my blood without permission…?”
Lucy licked her lips with the tip of her tongue and replied nonchalantly.
“But other blood just doesn’t taste good.”
“After you drink my blood… I feel drained for a while.”
Lucy looked up at me with a mischievous glint in her eyes, a smile playing on her lips.
“Papa’s blood is like an elixir to me. It’s incredibly sweet~ and it makes me stronger~”
“Sigh… Do whatever you want.”
I just gave up.
“More importantly… that martial art thing you taught my sister, teach it to me too!”
“Martial arts?”
“Yeah. She bragged my ears off about learning it from you! I want to learn too, not just that little pipsqueak.”
“Alright. I’ll teach you if I find a suitable one.”
Though I answered casually, I was already mentally sorting through techniques that would suit Lucy. A martial art based on her vampiric nature and regenerative abilities, one that used blood as a medium for attack and defense—she had the potential to master it quickly.
‘I should ask Wi Dan-wol if she knows any blood-related cultivation arts.’
*
I found and taught Lucy the martial art that best suited her constitution and disposition: the Demonic Blood Arts (魔血神法). With her vampiric affinity for blood combined with the powerful internal energy she inherited from my own, there was no technique more perfect for her.
And though it had only been a few days, Lucy was already making the power completely her own. Blood flowed from her fingertips, spreading into the air before instantly hardening into sharp blades. Dozens of blood-swords shot out in all directions, precisely piercing the heads of the approaching zombies.
Splat!
The scent of blood filled the air as the crimson swords that had filled my vision scattered. Lucy spoke in an excited voice.
“Die~ You too~ Die~ Papa, there’s a person over there. Can I kill them?”
“Do as you please.”
With her cute face, she created a scene worthy of the word ‘massacre’ before slowly turning back to me.
“Papa~ I’m done.”
I looked at my blood-soaked daughter and nodded.
“Good job.”
At my words, Lucy beamed.
After that, we spent our remaining time searching for the Zombie King.
Finally, we discovered a place that bore traces of its presence.
But the place was already empty.
“That bastard… where did it crawl off to?”
A bizarre scene unfolded around us. It looked like it had focused on chewing off people’s heads, as rows of corpses with hollowed-out skulls lay on the ground.
I nudged one of the bodies with my foot and muttered.
‘This thing… it’s still too weak and stupid to be moving around… Don’t tell me it wandered off somewhere and died?’
The thought crossed my mind, but no quest success or failure message appeared.
“A dead end.”
Deciding there was nowhere else to search, I returned directly to the cathedral. A few men and women from the school group had gathered there. Kang Da-hye was among them.
Her eyes widened when she saw the unfamiliar blonde girl.
“Huh? Who are you?”
Lucy tilted her head slightly and answered.
“Me? I’m Lucy.”
“Lucy? Are you a foreigner?”
Just then, Lucy glanced over at me. I answered for her.
“She’s my little sister.”
“…Little sister?!”
Kang Da-hye’s eyes shot open as she looked back and forth between me and Lucy.
Apparently displeased with being called my sister, Lucy started to say something, but I quickly reached out and covered her mouth.
“Not his sister, I’m Pa—! Mmph! Mmmph!”
Kang Da-hye tilted her head, looking at us quizzically, but I immediately changed the subject.
“So, what brings you here today?”
“Ah, right… The meeting is over. It was decided that Hyeok-jun would remain the temporary leader… and he said he wants to appoint you as an additional leader, Seo-yun. I came to ask what you think.”
‘Hmm… they couldn’t just oust Kang Hyeok-jun after the performance he put on. But this isn’t bad either.’
I stroked my chin, pretending to think for a moment.
“An additional leader… What kind of authority are we talking about, specifically?”
“Um, he suggested dividing the roles. You would be in charge of combat and external operations, while Hyeok-jun would handle internal management.”
Kang Da-hye stepped a little closer and continued.
“And… to be honest, people are very anxious… They don’t know when the next attack might come…”
She said, watching my expression. In the end, she was saying they wanted to ride on my coattails.
“So you’ll give me power, and in return, I should be your sword? Is that it?”
“You don’t have to put it like that…”
“It’s obvious that’s what you mean. Just go.”
“Seo-yun… can’t you just help us a little?”
I stared at her with a cold gaze.
“Help you? Why should I?”
“People are really scared. Ever since the attack, they can’t even sleep properly at night…”
Kang Da-hye’s voice grew quieter.
“The women, especially… they’re even more anxious. The men try to protect them, but there’s a limit.”
I let out a smirk.
“So you want me to be your security guard for free?”
“That’s not it!”
Kang Da-hye waved her hands frantically.
“We’re asking because we really need you. It feels like everything would be solved if you were with us…”
At that moment, Lucy, standing beside me, let out a cold laugh.
“They’re trying to work you for free. How amusing.”
“Lucy.”
I stopped Lucy and looked back at Kang Da-hye.
“Alright. Then, I’ll propose my conditions.”
“Conditions?”
“First, I am not Kang Hyeok-jun’s subordinate. This is an equal partnership.”
Kang Da-hye nodded.
“Second, I will be solely responsible for the safety and management of the women.”
“The women’s?”
“From what I’ve seen, the women aren’t being properly protected. So I’ll create a separate, safe area and manage it myself.”
“Wait a minute, that’s—”
“Third…”
I deliberately paused, staring deep into her eyes.
“You will give me… absolute obedience.”
“Absolute obedience?”
“That’s right. You will do whatever I say. No questions, no objections.”
Kang Da-hye’s expression hardened, then quickly flushed red.
“Th-That’s a bit…”
“If you don’t like it, go back. You’re the ones who came asking for a favor.”
She bit her lip for a moment before muttering under her breath.
“…I’ll go back and discuss it first.”
“Fine. Go on.”
Kang Da-hye and her group hastily retreated. As their backs disappeared, Lucy asked with a jealous glint in her eyes.
“Papa, that woman… what are you going to do with her?”
“Hmm, I’ll probably play with her for a bit and then get her pregnant.”
Lucy’s eyes sparkled playfully.
“Pregnant? How do you do that~?”
“You’re just asking even though you already know, right?”
“Hehe~ Lucy has no idea what Papa is talking about~”
I chuckled and stroked Lucy’s head.
“I’ll tell you when you’re a little older.”
“Heehee~ That’s a promise.”
*
The next day, Kang Hyeok-jun entered the cathedral.
“I heard your conditions from Da-hye… However, the clause regarding the women has met with strong opposition… It’s difficult to accept.”
I replied indifferently, my feet propped up on a desk.
“Then the negotiations are off.”
“Mr. Seo-yun… is there perhaps another way…?”
“No. Get out.”
At my firm tone, Kang Hyeok-jun’s face stiffened. He looked like he was about to say something more but held his tongue, turned, and left without another word.
Not long after, different footsteps approached the cathedral door. This time, an unfamiliar man entered. He was neatly dressed and wore a relaxed expression.
“A pleasure to meet you. My name is Park Woo-hyung.”
“Get to the point.”
At my curt reply, he bowed and smiled.
“Haha, you’re quite impatient. It’s nothing, really…”
He clapped his hands once, and the cathedral doors opened to admit two women. They looked to be around twenty, their faces still youthful, with slightly frightened eyes. Both had well-proportioned figures and were cleanly groomed.
I raised an eyebrow slightly.
“Is this a gift?”
“Hahaha… I prepared it in the hopes that it would please you. Perhaps… you are not satisfied?”
“No, I quite like it. Wow… Boss Park, you’re much easier to talk to than some people.”
Park Woo-hyung’s expression brightened even more.
“You flatter me. What are you two doing! Go sit beside him and serve him at once.”
The two women bowed their heads in unison and timidly approached, sitting on either side of me. A faint fragrance and a quiet tension filled the air as soon as they were close. Without a word, I reached out and placed my hands on their breasts. As the soft texture filled my palms, they both flinched.
“I like that they’re all-natural.”
A pleased smile spread across Park Woo-hyung’s face.
“I will strive to please you even more in the future.”
I narrowed my eyes and looked at him.
“Boss Park. What is it you want?”
“Haha, what I want? I merely wish to repay the kindness you showed me before—”
“Cut the crap and spit it out. I hate it when people drag things out.”
“The truth is… I would like for my people to receive better protection. And…”
He glanced around for a moment, then continued cautiously.
“Kang Hyeok-jun… is a bit of an eyesore. I would like to take his place.”
My brow furrowed instantly. Reading my expression, Park Woo-hyung quickly waved his hands.
“Ah, of course! I won’t force the issue if it displeases you.”
“With a bit of food, you should be able to take that position yourself, right?”
“Pardon?”
“Follow me.”
I wrapped an arm around the waist of the woman sitting beside me and started walking. I led them out of the cathedral and stopped in front of a warehouse-like building. When I opened the iron door, sacks and boxes piled high inside came into view.
“Gasp…”
A sound of awe escaped Park Woo-hyung’s lips.
“This is all the food I’ve gathered.”
He was speechless for a moment before asking carefully.
“Are you… planning to give all of this to me?”
I narrowed my eyes and spat out.
“You wanna die?”
“Ahem… My apologies.”
“I’ll give you a reasonable share of this, and I’ll continue to provide food in the future. In return, I have a few conditions.”
“May I ask… what they are?”
I slowly met his gaze and said.
“All the beautiful women are mine. Whether it’s Kang Hyeok-jun’s sister, his wife, whoever. And if you touch my women, you die. No questions asked.”
Park Woo-hyung’s eyes darted around for a moment before he asked cautiously.
“And if… they aren’t beautiful…?”
I smirked and shrugged.
“As for the ugly ones, you guys can pass them around, throw them away, do whatever you want.”
The corners of Park Woo-hyung’s mouth turned up subtly.
“If that’s all… I can agree to that.”
I took a step closer and lowered my voice.
“Good. As long as you listen to me, you won’t have to worry about food again. I’ll guarantee your safety, too. But if you break the conditions even once…”
A cold aura spread as I smiled.
“…then all of your heads will be detached from your necks and rolling on the floor.”
“Gulp… I’ll, I’ll keep that in mind.”
Park Woo-hyung nodded, breaking out in a cold sweat.
“And one last thing… look into this child’s eyes.”
“Yes…?”
The shadow at my feet rippled like a wave, and from its darkness, Lucy emerged.
“Huh?! Just now, from the shadow…!”
Park Woo-hyung’s eyes went wide, and he took a step back. But in the next moment, the eyes of every man and woman in the room glazed over.
“Papa, good. All of these humans have been caught.”
Lucy whispered playfully as her fingertips brushed past them. At her touch, Park Woo-hyung and his entourage all fell to their knees with vacant expressions.
I let out a small laugh and muttered.
“Kang Hyeok-jun… I didn’t expect his mental fortitude to be strong enough to resist the charm.”
Lucy nodded as well.
“Right. That human, he was way stronger mentally than he looked! Still… he was affected, even if only slightly!”
I looked down at the kneeling group and commanded.
“Lucy, begin.”
“Okay, Papa.”
As Lucy slowly raised her fingertips, her eyes flashed with a deep violet light.