Chapter 29
Chapter 29
—–CROW—–
A Necromancer’s calling was to control the undead and defeat enemies. Seo-ho had always assumed he’d eventually be able to control zombies, but he hadn’t expected it to happen so soon.
“Let’s see…”
The next morning, Seo-ho woke up early and went straight down to the first basement level of the department store. It was the perfect place to test his skills without being noticed.
“Everyone, hands up.”
He spoke in his normal voice, giving a simple command to the horde of zombies before him. An unbelievable sight unfolded as a large number of zombies simultaneously raised a single arm.
“So, this is roughly the range.”
He gauged the range of his voice control by observing the farthest zombie that responded.
“Gather in front of me!”
This time, he commanded them in a louder voice. The first basement level was quiet, save for the zombies’ groans. His voice echoed throughout the floor. Zombies from as far as his voice could reach began to shuffle towards him. One by one, they closed the distance, clumping together like slime until they formed a wall around him.
“Good, disperse.”
He confirmed that ‘Ruler’s Voice’ worked through his actual spoken words, not just his thoughts or will. The commands had to be vocally conveyed for the zombies to understand. Next, he wanted to test the limits of his control.
“You there, rip off the left pinky fingernail of that male zombie.”
He directed a nearby zombie, which immediately lumbered over to the designated zombie and ripped off its entire pinky finger. It then brought the finger back to Seo-ho, presenting it like a dog offering a retrieved item.
“‘Pinky finger’ is understood… but fine motor skills like ripping off just the nail seem difficult.”
Ripping off a single fingernail would require tools or using one’s own fingernails to pry it off. But whether due to their rigid bodies or low intelligence, the zombie simply tore off the whole finger. Still, it *was* a fingernail, technically.
“I’ll have to be careful with my commands.”
He could control the zombies, but precise actions seemed out of the question. For example, if he needed to incapacitate someone without causing harm, a poorly worded command could be lethal. However, this was only a tactical drawback. As a simple labor force, the ability was incredibly effective.
“Good, pile those over there. And you guys, clean up those items!”
At his command, the zombies moved in unison, beginning to organize the massive stockpile of groceries he’d been meaning to sort. They couldn’t open cans, but moving them en masse was no problem.
“In a world short on manpower, this is a huge cheat code.”
Seo-ho smiled, pleased by the increasingly organized grocery aisles. Revenge wasn’t the end of his life. After revenge, he’d build his own kingdom. He wanted to live comfortably, just like in the old world. He’d find a comfortable place, put the zombies to work, and enjoy life, spending his time with his women.
“Later, I’ll need to see how long these guys can keep moving.”
If the zombies could move for a long time, even if not indefinitely, he’d have an incredible power source, second only to wind and water. After all, this world was overflowing with zombies.
After testing ‘Ruler’s Voice,’ Seo-ho gathered the ingredients for breakfast and headed up to the third floor. He placed the ingredients on their usual table and poured himself a glass of water.
“…Mmm.”
Ryu Da-hee stirred awake, groggily sitting up in bed.
“Looks like you slept well.”
He smiled at her sleepy state, poured her a glass of water, and approached the bed.
“You’re up? How’s your head?”
“Oh, thank you…”
Da-hee dazedly accepted the water and drank. Handing back the glass, she finally noticed her exposed upper body, still bare from the previous night.
“What a view first thing in the morning.”
Her large, white breasts were on full display.
“Kyaaah—!”
Da-hee, realizing she’d fallen asleep naked, quickly pulled the covers over herself, her face flushed as she looked at Seo-ho.
“You saw everything last night, why be shy now?”
He sat down next to her and gently brushed her messy hair aside. Blushing, Da-hee looked down, then glanced up at him.
“W-We… last night was…”
She seemed to have something to say, hesitating and struggling to find the words.
“Da-hee, actually… there’s something I wanted to talk about.”
Seo-ho interrupted her. Da-hee swallowed her words and looked at him with a tentative smile, her eyes full of expectation. She clearly wanted him to say what she was thinking. He knew what she wanted. Just like Yoo Ha-yeon and Oh Na-yeon, she didn’t want her first time to be just a one-night stand. However, unlike with Ha-yeon and Na-yeon, where there was no pretense of romance, he’d fostered a tender atmosphere with Da-hee for the sake of maintaining a peaceful dynamic. That’s why she was looking at him like that.
“I slept with Ha-yeon. And with Na-yeon, too.”
But he couldn’t give her the answer she wanted. He had to make things clear now before they got more complicated later. He needed slaves, not lovers. He’d try to let Da-hee down gently. She wasn’t becoming his lover, but his possession.
“…What?”
As expected, the light in Da-hee’s eyes faded, replaced by confusion. Her face was a mask of betrayed expectation.
“Y-You… what does that mean? Then last night was…” Her voice began to rise in protest, her eyebrows furrowing in shock. “You… you just seduced me to sleep with me?”
Even in the zombie apocalypse, her mindset was still that of a college student. Killing was wrong, helping others was right, and sex was for lovers. The idea that her first time was just a fling was unacceptable. But she needed to adjust her thinking. This wasn’t the peaceful world of college anymore.
“Yes, I wanted to sleep with you.”
“H-How could you…! I was a virgin!”
“But I wasn’t lying when I said I’d take responsibility for you.”
“…What?”
Instead of answering, Seo-ho pulled Da-hee into his arms and kissed her.
“Mmm…!”
Da-hee’s eyes widened for a moment, then she closed them, her cheeks flushed as they parted.
“I’ll explain everything later. But it’s true that you’re mine now.”
People often mistakenly believed women were rational. They were wrong. Rationality was closer to a masculine trait. Women were often driven by emotion. Case in point: as he held her close, as if she were precious, Da-hee blushed and looked away.
“I have my reasons for needing many women. That’s why I specifically bought women from the dormitory, providing them with food and shelter.”
“W-What are you talking about…?”
He continued without answering her question. He’d explain everything in detail after bringing Lee Ah-rin to the department store.
“What’s certain is that you’re special among the women I’ve been with.”
“…”
Da-hee fell silent, lost in thought in his embrace. Then, she looked up at him with anxiety in her eyes.
“…Am I the first?”
She wasn’t asking if she was his first sexual experience, but if she held the top spot in his heart. He answered with a playful smile.
“For now?”
Da-hee frowned and muttered, “…Trash.”
He didn’t deny it. But what were the odds of a good person surviving in this world?
“Womanizer, player, asshole…”
“Call me whatever you want. But you’re mine now. I’ll protect you from any danger.”
He meant it. He wouldn’t abandon the women he claimed as his own. He’d keep them by his side, provide them with a comfortable life, and sow his seed in them to his heart’s content. His sincerity silenced Da-hee’s insults.
He casually slid his hand up her thigh.
“Kyaaah! W-What are you doing…!”
“Hmm? What’s this? You’re already wet? …Were you anticipating this?”
“N-No…! H-Don’t touch…! Ah…!”
Her sex was already slick with arousal. Perhaps the kiss had reminded her of the previous night’s intense pleasure. He’d been wondering why she hadn’t gotten angry, despite her usually sharp personality.
“Then, as an apology, I’ll make you feel good again today.”
“Wait a minute…! I still have a lot to say! J-Just wait…!”
He wasn’t interested in listening. The sight of Da-hee’s arousal had flipped his own switch. His cock was aching to be buried inside her.
*Thud, thud, thud, thud.*
“N-No…! S-So rough…! I was a virgin yesterday, and again…! Haaahh!♥”
He spread Da-hee’s ready legs and thrust his cock inside. Her wet pussy eagerly enveloped him, pulling and sucking. Da-hee’s complaints vanished, replaced by heated moans as she kissed him passionately.
“Looks like I won’t need to use Domination after all.”
He’d used his first ejaculation the previous night to establish a small degree of control over her, just in case. But she’d accepted him surprisingly easily. She’d grow even more accustomed to him after he had sex with her and Ha-yeon together. What choice did she have? Even with her lingering college-era morals, the reality was that they were in a zombie apocalypse. Once she’d tasted his power, she’d instinctively understand that staying by his side was the key to survival.
“Da-hee, I’m going to cum… I’ll fill you up again!”
“N-Noooo!♥”
Looking at Da-hee’s pleasure-drenched face, saliva dripping from her lips, Seo-ho unleashed his seed without mercy.
*Spurt, spurt—!*
Da-hee shuddered and cried out as she climaxed along with him.
—*Ding.*
The familiar notification appeared. Holding the panting Da-hee in his arms, Seo-ho leisurely pressed the [Enhance] button.
—*Ding*
[You have chosen to enhance ‘Ryu Da-hee’.]
[‘Ryu Da-hee’ has absorbed your bodily fluids and become your Servant.]
[Initiating Trait Roulette.]
With the enhancement complete, Da-hee became his Servant and gained a new trait. Moments later, the message disappeared, revealing the chosen trait.
[Enhancement complete. Servant ‘Ryu Da-hee’ has gained the trait ‘Invisibility (B)’.]
“A B-rank, finally?”
Da-hee’s new trait was Invisibility.
“No need to explain that one.”
Invisibility. The ability to turn invisible. While only B-rank, it had the potential to be as useful as an S-rank ability, depending on how it was used.
“W-Where are you going…?”
Da-hee sounded disappointed as he got out of bed. She’d been nestled snugly in his arms.
“I have somewhere to be. Have breakfast with Ha-yeon. You can wash up over there. Feel free to use the water.”
“…Okay.”
He decided to test Da-hee’s ability after bringing Lee Ah-rin to the department store.
—–CROW—–