Chapter 16
Chapter 16
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 16
Chapter Title: The Calamity Updates
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It was already late before I knew it, having shaken my hips mindlessly.
"Hup..."
As I lay in the center of the bed, utterly spent, Eun-ji and Ha-rin naturally snuggled into my arms.
So this is what they mean by 'flowers in both hands.' Stroking them just makes me feel good automatically.
With our skin-to-skin contact, our body temperatures are shared. It got warm in an instant.
"Let's see. Who should I level up first?"
"Unnie, wanna play rock-paper-scissors?"
"Sure? Is it okay since I'm here?"
"I'm good at rock-paper-scissors too."
"Hehe... Alright."
We had a few ties, but eventually, Eun-ji threw paper and Ha-rin threw rock, deciding the winner.
Maybe she was disappointed at losing at rock-paper-scissors, Ha-rin let out a deep sigh, then rubbed her face against me and quietly exhaled.
She's not saying a word, maybe savoring my scent.
"Then I'll choose for Eun-ji first."
"Yes!"
The moment I thought about wanting to choose Eun-ji's skills, a system window automatically popped up.
⚔ STATUS ⚔
[Lee Eun-ji] Level: 5 Class: Shadow Walker Strength: 22 Agility: 28 Stamina: 23 Will: 24 Magic Power: 25 Luck: 44 Skills: Shadow Weaving
Select a Skill 1. Paralysis Venom Fang 2. Bleed Inducement 3. Shadow Stealth 4. Pain Amplification
"Eun-ji, can you see this too?"
"Yes. The screen is being shared."
"Are you and Oppa seeing the same screen right now?"
"Yeah. Looks like it's shared."
Eun-ji and I are looking at the same system window right now. Of course, since I'm Eun-ji's master, I can see her stats and skill selection window, but it seems Ha-rin, who is also a slave, can't see it.
"Let me read the skill descriptions..."
"Yes. Take your time and look."
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Paralysis Venom Fang
Paralysis venom seeps into the weapon. Only effective on living creatures.
It's a skill that would be quite helpful in fights against humans. But it's not suitable for killing zombies. Zombies are already dead.
'Paralysis Venom Fang. We're going to raid the mart soon... Is it better to turn Eun-ji into a human hunter from the start?'
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Bleed Inducement
Rips open wounds to make bleeding unstoppable.
Bleed Inducement's main point isn't necessarily to kill by making them bleed out, but rather to make the target bleed continuously to make it easier to chase down fleeing enemies. Or to make the target emit a blood smell continuously to lure zombies or other hostile creatures.
I'll have to learn it to know how to use it properly.
First, let's check out the remaining skills.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Shadow Stealth
Hides your body in dark places, entering Stealth state. Becomes unnoticeable.
This is a skill I absolutely have to get. Stealth techniques are always useful anytime, anywhere. Moreover, the usage is easy and simple. The fact that you just have to hide your body in a dark place to enter Stealth state is a huge merit.
'Good. One picked and...'
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Pain Amplification
You can hear agonizing screams from the victim. Doubles the pain.
This is also a skill I personally like. With just this one skill, I can easily make the opponent submit without having to torture them while splattering blood.
"Eun-ji, should we get Shadow Stealth first?"
"I was looking at that too. We're on the same wavelength, Oppa."
"Hehe. Indeed."
Eun-ji seems to like it too, so I selected Shadow Stealth.
[Skill applied.]
It was extremely painful for me whenever that notification window popped up, but Eun-ji is fine.
"It really doesn't hurt... It was just me."
"Master... Poor thing..."
Ha-rin stroked me as if to comfort me. It feels like she's pinching my nipple...
"How's the skill usage?"
"Hmm... It costs 1 mana per use, and it won't unlock unless I get hit or move too much."
"That's good..."
It was a good skill after all. Eun-ji's mana is 25, so she can use it consecutively up to 25 times.
"Continue selecting."
Select a Skill 1. Paralysis Venom Fang 2. Bleed Inducement 3. Falsehood Discernment 4. Pain Amplification
"Falsehood Discernment?"
"That's a unique skill..."
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Falsehood Discernment
Can discern if the target's words are lies or truth. Must be making eye contact.
Falsehood Discernment will become useful once the group gets a bit larger and various human crowds gather. It doesn't seem like it would help in battle right away, so I'll pass.
"This one's ambiguous."
"Right? Should we pick something else?"
"Hmm... Let's see. This time, Eun-ji, pick what you want to pick."
"Yes~"
Paralysis Venom Fang is good, Bleed Inducement is good, and Pain Amplification is also to my liking. I gave her the choice to pick any of the three.
Eun-ji pondered for a long time and chose Paralysis Venom Fang.
"Paralysis Venom Fang?"
"Yes. I was debating between Bleed Inducement and Paralysis Venom Fang. I thought Paralysis Venom would have an immediate effect."
Bleed Inducement makes the target die from excessive bleeding, so it might take relatively longer, but Paralysis Venom Fang can decide the outcome right away, which was her reason for choosing. I didn't say that Bleed Inducement might not be a skill that simply kills by excessive bleeding. Since I gave Eun-ji the choice.
"Alright, that's reasonable. Selected as Paralysis Venom Fang."
[Skill applied.]
"Alright, two left now."
"Hoo... There are only two left already... What a shame."
As I stroked Eun-ji's head, I chose the next skill.
Select a Skill 1. Blurred Steps 2. Bleed Inducement 3. Falsehood Discernment 4. Pain Amplification
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Blurred Steps
Footsteps disappear. Various noises generated during movement are reduced.
A skill that, along with Shadow Stealth, I absolutely must learn.
A silent assassin, just thinking about turning Eun-ji into a human hunter gets me excited already.
An assassin who approaches quietly without a single footstep and kills... Ahh~
"You were thinking about Blurred Steps too, right Oppa?"
"Of course."
Smooch.
Maybe thinking that we're on the same wavelength, Eun-ji smiles brightly and gives me a kiss on the nape of my neck.
[Skill applied.]
Good, now for the last skill quickly. Ha-rin seems to be getting bored, so I need to choose quickly...
"Uh, Ha-rin."
"Yes. Master. Is something uncomfortable?"
"Ah, no. It's nothing. Our Ha-rin, do what you want..."
Maybe feeling like she's being excluded by me and Eun-ji, Ha-rin is acting petty and pinching my nipple. She's been doing it since a while ago. It's starting to hurt a bit... But if Ha-rin likes it, I guess I should like it too...
I stroked Ha-rin's head for no reason. The shampoo smell is nice...
Select a Skill 1. Peering Gaze 2. Bleed Inducement 3. Falsehood Discernment 4. Pain Amplification
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Peering Gaze
Secures vision in pitch-black darkness. Increases dynamic vision.
This seems like a skill in the same category as my Altered Vision.
If it were before I got Altered Vision, I would have picked Pain Amplification or Bleed Inducement without a second thought, but now that I've tasted the effect of improved vision, I want to recommend Peering Gaze without hesitation.
"Eun-ji. What about Peering Gaze?"
"Uh... Well... Oppa, do you like this one?"
"My prediction is if you choose this, your vision will get better? What's Eun-ji's vision?"
"Uh... I haven't measured it since high school... I think my right was 1.0 and my left was 0.8 or something."
"Eun-ji. Trust Oppa and try picking Peering Gaze once."
"Uh... Okay."
[Skill applied.]
"Oh! Oppa, this is amazing!"
"See?"
I had my eye color change completely, but for Eun-ji, it seems her vision just got a bit better and that's it. Still, that's amazing in itself. She can get incredible vision without going to the ophthalmologist.
"Just like you said, my vision really got better. It must be a basic effect even without using the skill... Wow... I can see Oppa's laugh lines so clearly..."
"Hey. You little!"
"Hehehe. Joke, just a joke."
"Can't forgive you."
"Kyahaha! Oppa, it tickles!"
I tickled Eun-ji's armpits and sides. What a cute kid. She's squirming and struggling because it tickles, and it's just so adorable.
Meanwhile, the pressure on my left nipple is getting stronger... That damn Ha-rin...
"Alright! Since Eun-ji is all done, it's Ha-rin's turn now!"
So let go of my nipple already.
"Huhu... Finally my turn..."
Ha-rin finally took her hand off my nipple.
"Hoo... Good. Then let's see... Hup...!"
The moment Ha-rin took her hand off my left nipple, this time Eun-ji pinched my right nipple...
She's looking at me like 'what are you gonna do about it'... Damn it... She's so brazen, it's weirdly cute again.
"Hng..."
She even stretched her foot out to my now-calm penis and stroked it gently.
She's just so lovable...
"Hehe.."
"Ah, no... Eun-ji... Oppa is now.. too tired.. You know thirty isn't just a number... Past thirty, you get really tired. So you have to stop tormenting Oppa's penis, okay? You get it?"
I spoke as sweetly as possible so Eun-ji wouldn't be disappointed.
It's not a joke, I really can't do it anymore. I came like crazy, my balls are trembling. With my level 5 stamina, 4 times a day is the limit.
Yeah, I've already came 4 times. I need to give my penis a break.
4 times a day is just too exhausting...
Plus, I've been killing zombies without a break for 2 hours, so my back hurts, my shoulders hurt, I'm tired in many ways.
I really need to level up more. If I just raise it to around level 20, I might be able to pound Eun-ji all day...
"Tch. Alright... But I'm gonna keep touching your nipples."
"Yeah... Go ahead..."
Ha-rin was gripping them tight too, so I can't just tell Eun-ji not to touch... Gotta be fair... Fair...
"Alright, let's pick the skill again..."
"Yeah, Master. Hurry up."
While enjoying Ha-rin's affection, I turned on the status window.
⚔ STATUS ⚔
[Seong Ha-rin] Level: 5 Class: Barbarian Strength: 26 Agility: 24 Stamina: 28 Will: 21 Magic Power: 23 Luck: 33 Skills: Heartbeat Tracking
Select a Skill 1. Overflowing Rage 2. Rough Skin 3. Muscle Expansion 4. Savage's Roar
"Wow... Ha-rin's skills smell like a rough alpha male..."
"Ahem..."
Ha-rin blushed for no reason.
But what are these skills? Why did Ha-rin get chosen for such a macho class?
Could it be that this kind of machoism was rooted in Ha-rin's heart?
I don't know. I can't tell, but since I have to level up 4 skills, let's just read the descriptions.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Overflowing Rage
Releases boiling rage and murderous intent to surpass one's limits for a short time.
"Hoo..."
A skill to surpass limits... Side effects will probably follow. I'll hold off for now.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Rough Skin
Gains tough skin to block enemy blades and spears.
This is pretty good. Since it says 'blades and spears', it seems it becomes hard enough that you can't get wounded by bladed weapons. Then, even if a zombie kid bites you, won't it leave no teeth marks?
Most importantly, it's a skill that increases survival ability. A good skill that lets you survive longer in a ruined world.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Muscle Expansion
Can tear enemies apart with overwhelming muscles.
From the description alone, this seems like a skill I have to pick. It says it can tear enemies apart... That's a line that stirs a man's heart.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Savage's Roar
Lowers enemy morale and makes them tremble in fear with a giant roar.
A typical warrior-class roar skill. As it's typical, it must be very useful. But if used carelessly, it might attract zombies or other enemies.
"Hmm... What about you, Ha-rin?"
"I'm drawn to Muscle Expansion..."
"As expected. You've got good taste? We're on the same wavelength?"
"Hehe..."
Yeah, a man is all about muscles.
The savage warrior Seong Ha-rin, with her muscular body, charging at enemies and tearing them in half... That's already so cool.
Thinking about the savage warrior who tears enemies apart with both hands, shaking her ass and moaning under me at night, it's just too good.
[Skill applied.]
"Huh? Master, the usage is to hold your breath for 5 seconds and hit your chest with your fist."
"Hahaha. What's that? The usage is too savage from the start? Like a gorilla."
"Hng... And it says my strength increases by almost 3 times... My clothes might rip..."
"Wow! You're really a savage!"
"Ha-rin will need a lot of clothes, right?"
"Hng... Yes..."
Ha-rin blushed, embarrassed by the thought of becoming a savage.
By the way, it says her muscles might swell and rip her clothes.
Just like the savage warrior I imagined.
"Next skill."
Select a Skill 1. Overflowing Rage 2. Rough Skin 3. Destroyer's Punch 4. Savage's Roar
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Destroyer's Punch
When fighting unarmed, strength increases.
This is another skill with romance. A punch that overpowers weapons. I should have been the Barbarian...
"No, Ha-rin. What the hell, every single skill is so violent?"
"T-That's not my fault!"
"Hoo... Eun-ji, from now on, if you act up against Ha-rin, you might get beaten to death."
"Why? What kind of skill is it?"
"Huh, listen..."
"M-Master! Just pick a skill already!"
The skills might be brutal, but she's getting embarrassed.
Since Ha-rin is embarrassed, I want to tease her more.
"Then should we learn Rough Skin first?"
"Yes..."
"Oppa, Ha-rin's skill name is Rough Skin?"
"Yeah. But it won't make you actually rough, right?"
"W-What? It won't, Master... If my skin gets rough... you won't stroke me anymore?"
Ha-rin makes a face like she can't have that.
"Hehe... Don't worry. I'm definitely gonna touch Ha-rin's butt."
As I laughed and patted her butt, Ha-rin seemed relieved and gave a small smile.
"Next skill."
Select a Skill 1. Overflowing Rage 2. Steel Stomach 3. Destroyer's Punch 4. Savage's Roar
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Steel Stomach
Nothing you eat will upset your stomach. Recovery increases through food consumption.
Nothing you eat will upset your stomach... Steel Stomach. This is also a good skill for survival?
"Should I pick Destroyer's Punch for now?"
"Yes. Steel Stomach... I don't think I need it much right now."
"Good."
[Skill applied.]
"Now the last one."
"Wow. Oppa, we can rest after we pick this one."
"Right. Hoo... Good, last one!"
Select a Skill 1. Overflowing Rage 2. Steel Stomach 3. Stone Throwing 4. Savage's Roar
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡
Stone Throwing
When throwing an object held in hand, accuracy becomes extremely high.
"Wow..."
Now we're getting Stone Throwing.
Ha-rin also found her own skills funny and suddenly started sucking on my nape.
"Kyahaha! That tickles. Ha-rin, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. This is an amazing skill."
David also killed Goliath by hitting his forehead with a stone throw. It's a technique that even a dwarf can use to take down a giant, so how strong would it be if a savage warrior learned it? Might even take down a dragon.
"Yes... Master."
"Since it's the last skill, Ha-rin, you pick."
Overflowing Rage is an awakening skill with a time limit, and Steel Stomach isn't useful right away. And I can't pick the Roar because it draws too much aggro. In the end, the only one left is Stone Throwing.
"As expected... There's nothing but Stone Throwing..."
"Cruel. Good, then let's go with that."
[Skill applied.]
With this, all of us are level 5 and have all our skills.
"Haa... It's all done."
"Good job, Oppa."
"Master, you're the best."
Smooch, smooch, smack!
Getting kisses from both sides, my fatigue doesn't vanish, but my mood is good. Yeah, the stress is gone.
"Hehe... Thanks."
Can I sleep a little now? I need a nap. I moved too much today. I'm tired...
"Eun-ji, Ha-rin. Should we sleep for a bit then..."
I was about to say that when.
A notification popped up in front of me.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙
Update Notice! Must Read!
"Huh? What's this? O-Op...?"
"Can you see it too, Unnie and Master?"
"Yeah, I can see it... Damn..."
The update notice was filled with horrific content.
💥 FEBRUARY 7TH MINOR UPDATE LIST 💥
1. Zombie Intelligence Increased
For those tired of mindless zombies, we have increased zombie intelligence!
After the update, zombies will travel in groups to track survivors.
Zombie hunting will become much more difficult!
2. Zombie Ferocity Increased
For those tired of unaggressive zombies, we have increased zombie physical abilities!
After the update, zombies will become faster and more aggressive to attack!
You won't be bored with zombie hunting!
3. Special Zombie Increase
For those who are no longer gaining EXP from normal zombies, the number of special zombies will rapidly increase!
After the update, some normal zombies will evolve into special zombies every night.
Your home is no longer a safe zone!
4. Peddler NPC Appearance
Is the game too hard?
No policies for newbies?
We have prepared this for such weak people.
Now, a Peddler will appear randomly in certain areas.
You can trade with the Peddler using Coins.
They sell various items that increase survival chances, so please use them often.
Ah, there are occasionally murder robbers disguised as Peddlers, so be careful!
This concludes the February 7th update notice!
February 7th, the start of the second week of the Calamity.
Most survivors are about to die.