Chapter 10
Chapter 10
"Son, eat your foo... Good heavens!?"
"Hello, Mother~"
As Ha-rang and I entered the house, Mom was surprised by her scantily clad appearance.
"Young lady! Are you okay?! Your clothes... your clothes!!"
Thinking she must have been attacked, Mom hurried into her room and came back out with some clothes for her to wear.
"It's an ajumma's clothing, so it's nothing pretty, but wear this for now."
"Thank you, Mother."
'Mom... This woman might be stronger than us...'
I sat on the living room sofa with an awkward smile.
"Uh... Mom? I'm going to go have a chat with her."
"Oh? Sure. The young lady seems to have had a hard time, so you take good care of her."
"Uh... yes... Um... Ha-rang-ssi? Could you follow me?"
"Sure~
See you in a bit, Mother."
Ha-rang instantly turned Mom into an ally with a charming smile and followed behind me.
I went into my room and sat on the bed, and Ha-rang sat right next to me.
Her skin was so clear it was hard to believe it had been three days since the apocalypse, and the strawberry scent wafting from her soft hair was enough to paralyze the reason of a lifelong virgin.
Having no immunity to women, I was startled and sat a little further away from her, and she looked at me and smiled.
"So, what is my honey so curious about~?"
"Uh... why... did you follow me...?"
At my question, she came back and sat right next to me.
She didn't stop there; she started stroking my thigh with her hand.
"In a world like this, there's only one reason a grown woman would come looking for a healthy man, right?"
My reason, which I had barely managed to hold onto, began to waver, and blood started rushing to my lower body.
"H-hey... don't joke around, and..."
"Hehehe."
Ha-rang jumped up from the bed and sat on my chair across the room, crossing her legs.
"You look like you're struggling, so that's enough joking around~"
She manipulated the system as if she were used to it and pushed her status window in front of me.
[Status Window]
Name: An Ha-rang
Level: 9
Free Points: 0
Dominance +3
"I was living around here when the Ruined Game incident happened.
I was just a casual user, but suddenly my level became 1?"
Is that true... or not...
"So I started slowly, just like I did in the game~
I was walking around the neighborhood for a stroll and to farm, and I saw you looking strong?"
"I-is that so... There must have been users better than me..."
"In a rural area like this, you're definitely in the top tier~"
"I think I'm weaker than you, Ha-rang-ssi... Ahaha..."
"Hmm~? Is that so~? But are you going to make only me share my status window, honey?"
You're the one who revealed it yourself...
I smiled awkwardly, manipulated the system, and switched my status window to open as well.
Ha-rang examined my status window closely and then looked slightly disappointed.
"Hmm... It's average for the 3rd day, but...
Do you have any skills related to stamina or strength? You were moving like a monster when you grabbed the remote control yesterday~"
'That's it! That's what this woman wants.'
She wanted to know how I fought for so long without getting tired last night, and I had absolutely no reason to reveal it like an idiot.
"Hahaha... I remember that asking about personal skills was considered bad manners even in the game...?"
Ha-rang smiled deviously and leaned forward, her massive breasts heaving.
"Hmm~ Then what do I have to do to get you to tell me~?"
Gulp...
Get a grip, Kim Geum-seul. No matter how attractive her breasts are, you can't fall for it!!
Slap!
That fucking hurts... But well done, Kim Geum-seul!!
"Unfortunately, I cannot reveal it..."
As I slapped both my cheeks and answered, Ha-rang's eyes widened in surprise, then she returned to her fox-like smile.
Ha-rang grabbed her massive breasts with her hands and said.
"I see~ I was going to give you a ser.vice. if you told me~ What a shame~"
'Damn it!!! I really want to!!!'
I pinched my thigh until it felt like it would burst, forcing myself to endure it.
"Haha... That's a shame..."
At my answer, Ha-rang smiled deviously and stood up from the chair.
"Since I'm here, I'll eat before I go.
Looking at it, it seems like you're living well enough~"
Ha-rang took off the jacket draped over her shoulders and left my room.
Left alone in the room, I felt mental fatigue even though I hadn't fought any zombies, and I collapsed onto the bed.
"Phew... I almost died... Good job, little guy..."
After praising my little guy for holding out well without getting a full erection, I got up from the bed.
"I should go eat too..."
--
As I went down to the kitchen, I heard the laughter of two women.
"Hahaha~ Is that really true?"
"Yes, Mother~ Hoho."
"Oh, son! Come down quickly and eat!
You need to get along with Ha-rang-ssi, okay?"
"Uh... yes?"
"What do you mean 'yes'! You just went up there and said you two decided to travel together, right?"
I stared blankly at Ha-rang at Mom's words, and Ha-rang stuck her tongue out at me from an angle Mom couldn't see.
That woman is really...
"Ahaha... Yes... of course..."
"Ha-rang-ssi~ If it's okay with you, you can live at our house, how about it?"
"Really, Mother~?"
"Mom!?"
That woman is scarier than a zombie!!
With just a few words from Ha-rang, Mom was on her side, and her son was out of the picture.
"This kid! In a world like this, men should protect women!"
'Uh... Mother, that's not quite... I'm telling you, that woman is stronger than me...'
"Mother~ Thank you, but I have a lot of affection for my own home... I'll come visit often instead~"
"Is that so...?"
Mom's voice grew smaller as if disappointed, then grew loud again.
"Son! After you eat, take Ha-rang-ssi home!
In a dangerous world like this, how can a woman walk the streets alone?"
"Uh... Mom?"
I'm in danger too, you know...
"Sit down and eat, it's all going to get cold."
In the end, I couldn't say a single proper word and sat at the dining table, eating quietly.
The two women in front of me were chatting so loudly I couldn't tell if they were eating or just talking.
But that was only for a moment.
Ha-rang took a bite of the cucumber side dish and looked at me with a surprised expression.
'Damn it!! Cucumber buff!!'
Ha-rang wasn't a ranker of the Ruined Game for nothing; as soon as she ate the cucumber, she realized the effect of the buff.
Not stopping there, she smiled deviously and kicked me under the table with her foot.
'Phew... Now there are no secrets... Whatever...'
I reached a state of nirvana and continued to eat silently despite her interference.
Then, a strange thought occurred to me.
'What would happen if I used my Blessing of All Things on a person?'
I used the skill on Ha-rang, who was focusing on the cucumbers with a devious smile in front of me.
Then, at the same time as Ha-rang's status window I had just seen, a new window popped up in front of me.
[An Ha-rang's Skills]
[A] Zombie Control Max: (6/6) You can control powerful zombies.
[A] Telepathy: Sends telepathy to a target within line of sight.
[Weakness]
Penalty of Zombie Control: Physical training and equipment wearing are impossible, and you are immune to physical buffs.
[Currency Owned]
105 Peanut Butters
In the Ruined Game, there was no way to read other people's skill windows, so deception was rampant.
'Zombie Control... So that's how she was able to sweep up experience points on the 3rd day...
The thing that shoved words into my head must have been Telepathy.'
Zombies had infinite stamina as long as their heads weren't pierced, making them good summons to fight 24 hours a day and suck up experience points.
However, it required a lot of investment, and there were penalties, so it wasn't a popular class.
'A zombie controlled by a traveler... She will become exponentially stronger as time passes...'
Wait.
'The name Ha-rang... and Zombie Master... a beautiful woman... Could it be...?'
I had various thoughts while eating, and the mealtime, which felt like it would last forever, finally ended.
"Son! I'll do the dishes, so hurry up and see Ha-rang-ssi home!"
"Yes, Mother.
Let's go, Ha-rang-ssi."
Ha-rang looked surprised at how easily I spoke, as if to say, "What's gotten into you?"
She turned her body toward Mom and gave a warm smile that adults would like.
"Mother, I'll come again. See you next time~"
"Yes~ Take care! Come by anytime if you need anything."
"Hehehe, thank you~"
When she turned her body back to look at me, she gave a devious smile, and I ignored her and walked out the front door.
Before leaving the door, Ha-rang bowed to Mom to say goodbye one last time and then followed me out.
As soon as Mom wasn't around, she revealed her true colors.
"Oh my, honey~ You were eating such good food all by yourself~? That's too much, really~"
"Why should I have told you? Flower on the cliff, [Zombie Master Rang]."
That's right. She was a famous high-ranker who survived to the end despite the penalty of not being able to train her body, having controlled numerous mutant zombies back in the Ruined Game days.
Clatter.
At my words, Ha-rang was startled and stepped back, bumping into the front door she had just exited.
"You... how..."
"Seeing you not calling me 'honey' like just now, I guess it's true, hehe..."
I could finally speak comfortably, and conversely, Ha-rang was wearing a hostile expression.
Bang!
I opened the gate with a smile.
"Hehehe... Why are you like that, Ha-rang-ssi? Your expression is scary."
In front of the gate stood zombies that looked sturdier than regular zombies.
"I don't think I even need to go out, do I?"
I took the Trifoliate Orange Shears out of my inventory and stabbed the head of the zombie in front of me, but...
Swoosh! Clang!!
[This is the property of a guest invited to My Home.]
[Cannot attack.]
At the system window popping up in front of me, I slung my spear over my shoulder and turned to look at her.
Ha-rang approached with a sharp expression and glared at my face.
"You... you knew everything."
I put the spear back in my inventory and held out my hand to her.
"I just want to establish a friendly relationship with you.
Just like the feelings you had when you saw me."
Ha-rang glared at me with sharp eyes for a moment, then took my hand.
Then, a new window popped up in front of us.
[Party Invitation]
[Accept] [Decline]
I smiled and pressed Accept.
"As for the party... our ranker Rang-nim would know better, right?"
At my words, she glared at my face, then pressed Accept with annoyance.
"Without mutual agreement, the party cannot be disbanded for 15 days..."
And party members cannot perform hostile actions against each other.
Including their family members.
"I look forward to working with you, Ha-rang-ssi."
I smiled and shook the hand I was holding, and Ha-rang sighed and shook my hand along with me.
"Does your mother know you're this black-hearted?"
"I want to remain an innocent son forever."
"Sigh.... Set the experience and item distribution to individual in the party settings."
"I'll do as you say."
I manipulated the system as I was used to and changed the settings as she said.
"Don't be so angry.
You came to use me too, didn't you, Ha-rang-ssi?"
"You bastard..."
She kicked my shin in annoyance, but...
[The attack target is a member of the party.]
[Cannot attack.]
"So then, shall we go to your place, Ha-rang-ssi?"
"Hmph!
Let's go! Guys!"
Grrr...
She turned her head sharply and led the zombies to safely exit the alley.
'Looks like a sweet deal... If it weren't for the penalty, I'd want to do it too...'
I hurried to follow behind her.
--
Not long after, Ha-rang and I arrived in front of V-Mart.
"Is your place around here, Ha-rang-ssi?"
"Quiet and follow me."
"Yes, yes~ As you wish~"
I still followed her comfortably.
It felt somewhat awkward to walk the streets so comfortably after spending the last 3 days always being on guard and advancing little by little.
"Um, Ha-rang-ssi?"
"Ugh, just follow me! We're almost there."
"I called you because I wanted to hunt too..."
"Why are you asking me for permission for that? Do it yourself."
"Ah... yes."
Even her pouting face was beautiful.
I took my weapon out of my inventory and pierced the head of a zombie walking slowly ahead of Ha-rang's zombies.
Kuh, this is the taste.
Am I crazy?
I felt a sense of exhilaration from hunting zombies.
As I hunted zombies while occasionally looking back, I reached the vicinity of the elementary school I had graduated from.
"Phew... If it weren't for the cucumber, I would have been exhausted."
Ha-rang, who had been watching me hunt for a while, approached me, her anger seemingly gone.
"I'm envious. Being able to move as you please."
"Yes? Ah... right, but I'm envious of you, Ha-rang-ssi, who can hunt comfortably from my perspective."
"Hmph, I'm already a ruined character.
It didn't matter if I was scantily clad in the game, but to have to walk around like this even in reality..."
That's true.
"Later, when I find an NPC Village, I'm going to buy a Reincarnation Potion and drink it."
"Isn't it a waste at that level?"
"That's why I'm going to hustle now, collect a lot of Peanut Butter, and reincarnate safely."
"You have a plan for everything, Ha-rang-ssi.
So, how much funds have you collected?"
"Hmph, why should I tell you that?
Forget it, that's my house, so follow me."
She lived on the 2nd floor of the hair salon I always went to.