I Became The Necromancer In The Post-Apocalyptic Zombie World

Chapter 22

—–CROW—– 

I went up to the third floor and lay on the bed, which I could now call my own, staring at the message window.  Another moment of decision had arrived.  It was time to choose the reward for the latest survival quest.

“…Hmm.”

As soon as I lay down, I pressed the [Complete] button for [Survival Quest – 3], and the reward window appeared.

[You have acquired a reward for increasing your base level. Please select one.]

[Skill Enhancement]

[Skill Acquisition]

‘The options are a bit different this time.’

The first time I enhanced the crystal, only skill acquisition was available.  But now that I had the [Recycling] skill, I could choose between enhancement and acquisition.

‘If I choose skill acquisition, I’ll probably get to choose one of the two I gave up before.’

[Impregnable] and [Self-Maintenance], the two skills I had missed out on previously.  The fact that I could acquire them again was incredibly exciting, but it also made the decision more difficult.

‘This time, I could enhance with just one living human….’

The next upgrade would probably require a larger number of humans.  Moreover, survivors were a rare commodity in this zombie apocalypse. If I kept upgrading like this, there might be no survivors left besides my companions.  Therefore, I had to get the maximum benefit from the limited resources.

‘I’m not short on food right now.’

Fortunately, the place I had chosen as my base was the department store’s food court.  Even at level 1, the effect of the [Recycling] skill was tremendous.  The department store food court had hundreds of different food items.  And they were replenished once a day.  This alone eliminated any concerns about food shortages.

‘In fact, I have too much.’

I had even given a week’s worth of food to those bastards under Kang Hae-seok and checked the shelves afterward.  One of each type of canned food they had taken was replenished.  There was no way those dormitory guys could have eaten all that food in a single day.  So, [Recycling] also treated the removal of food from the base as consumption. I was using this to my advantage, taking out one of each frequently consumed item like bottled water every day, so it would be replenished.  Thanks to this, I had so much water that I could now fill the bathtub and use it freely, unlike before when I had to conserve it for hygiene purposes. The only problem was that the water was lukewarm.

‘Then, of course, the choice is skill acquisition!’

I made up my mind and pressed the [Skill Acquisition] button without hesitation.

*Ding*

[You have selected ‘Skill Acquisition’. Please choose one of the following skills.]

[Impregnable]

[Teleportation]

[Self-Maintenance]

“There’s another one?”

And it was Teleportation.  This one didn’t need any explanation.  It was one of the most well-known abilities, often cited as a prime example of superpowers.  Instantaneous movement.

‘Should I choose this…?’

My finger almost pressed the button involuntarily, but I regained my composure.  Think carefully.

‘This is a base skill, right?’

It was a base skill, not a necromancer skill.  In other words, I could assume it was a skill limited to the base where the crystal was located. For example, it might allow one-way teleportation from outside to the base.  Or, in the worst-case scenario, it might only be usable within the base.

‘If it’s the latter, I’ll lose an opportunity….’

The skill I originally wanted was, of course, [Self-Maintenance]. It was more beneficial in my current situation than [Impregnable].  But I hadn’t anticipated a new skill appearing. I paused, lost in thought.  My contemplation didn’t last long.

‘Alright, it’s a gamble I can afford to take now, while the cost is low.’

If the next upgrade required me to sacrifice ten living humans to choose this skill, and it turned out to be the worst-case scenario – teleportation only within the base – then I would be losing ten precious resources. But if I drew a blank now, I’d only be losing one living human.  So, with trembling hands, I selected [Teleportation].

*Ding*

[You have selected a base skill. The selected skill is ‘Teleportation’.]

The base status window immediately appeared.

[Base LV. 3

Base Location: S Department Store Basement Level 1

Base Skills:

Recycling

– Replenishes consumables within the base on a daily cycle.

Current Skill Level: 1

Replenishment Amount: 1

Teleportation

– Allows teleportation to the base once per day.

Current Skill Level: 1

Number of Uses: 1

Number of People: 1

Crystals with the Same Skill: 0]

‘Thank goodness….’

I read the skill description and breathed a sigh of relief.  Then, my heart began to pound with excitement. Teleportation.  Even if it was only once a day, this skill would allow me to escape any dangerous situation.  In other words, I was now free from the threat of being kidnapped and confined.

“…Crystals with the same skill?”

Suddenly, a line at the bottom of the skill description caught my eye.  *Crystals with the same skill.*  Tilting my head in confusion, a thought suddenly struck me, and my eyes widened.

‘Can I install another crystal?’

Come to think of it, the crystal was sold in the shop.  It wasn’t a one-time item; it meant I could acquire it indefinitely as long as I had the points.

‘Then, I can make other places into bases, too.’

As the possibilities of this system unfolded, I trembled with excitement.  But there was a problem.  I currently had zero points. I had used the initial ten points to purchase the crystal. Since then, no other method of obtaining points had appeared, so I hadn’t touched the shop window, treating it like a useless item.  But I had a hunch about how to acquire points.

“Main Quest.”

*Ding.*

I immediately brought up the newly acquired quest. I pressed the [Complete] button at the end of the main quest description.

*Ding.*

[Main Quest – 1 completed. Quest reward granted.]

[Acquired: 100 Points.]

[All first quests completed. ‘Tutorial’ complete.]

[‘Side Quests’ unlocked.]

[Some items in the ‘Shop’ unlocked.]

Quite a few messages appeared.

‘As expected.’

As I had anticipated, it was natural to obtain points as a reward for completing the [Main Quest].  Survival was for enhancing the crystal and the base.  Growth was for strengthening myself.  And the main quest was a system that rewarded me while I pursued my revenge.

‘Besides that, side quests and… items in the shop have been unlocked?’

*Ding.*

[There are currently no ‘Side Quests’ available.]

I checked the side quests right away, but just like with the main quest, there weren’t any generated yet.

‘Then, next is…’

I looked at the newly unlocked items in the shop window.  The top items were the same as before: Base Crystal, Recovery Potion, and Elixir.  These three remained in their places.  But below them, new items marked with [NEW!] had been added.

‘Magic Golem Core… Salamander’s Heart? What the hell are these…?’

Suspicious items of unknown origin.  Moreover, each cost 1000 points.  Considering that I had only received 100 points for completing the main quest, they were quite expensive.  And finally, one item caught my eye.

‘…Random Box.’

It was incredibly similar to the gacha items from game companies before the zombie apocalypse, designed to exploit players.  There were even two types: [Basic Random Box] and [Special Random Box]. The basic random box cost 1000 points, and the special random box cost a whopping 5000 points.

“Damn it.”

It wasn’t like they were trying to sell to *me*.  Selling gacha items for a minimum of 1000 points? I had received 100 points as a reward for the main quest.  Was it wise to repeat that ten times to get 1000 points and then buy a basic random box with unknown contents?  No matter how I thought about it, gacha was gambling.

‘Let’s just keep it in the back of my mind for now.’

It was definitely not an item I could consider buying in my current situation.  It was something to try after I had a more reliable way to earn points.  So, I checked the rest of the items and closed the shop window.

“S-Seo-ho Oppa…. Dinner’s ready.”

Just then, Na-yeon, who had been preparing lunch, shyly approached me. She was wearing nothing but an apron. My kind of style.

“Okay, I’ll be right there.”

While Ha-yeon was one of the most beautiful women in Korea, Na-yeon was also quite attractive, above average.  Having these two women preparing my meals wearing nothing but aprons… just the sight of their backs was arousing, so I had asked them to do it a few times recently.

“What’s for lunch?”

“You said you wanted Korean food, so I made kimchi jjigae with pork and a few side dishes.”

“Oh, that’s awesome.”

Na-yeon was a surprisingly good cook for her age. Thanks to her, I had been enjoying various dishes made with fresh ingredients these past few days.  To be able to eat kimchi jjigae, rolled omelet, and various seasoned vegetable side dishes during a zombie apocalypse…  It was the ultimate luxury.

“Is it good?”

“Munch, munch, yeah.  It’s better than most restaurants.”

“…Hehe.”

“Unni, teach me how to make galbi jjim next time. Oppa said he wanted to eat it yesterday.”

“Oh, okay. Let’s make it together tonight.”

“Yay~!”

It had been about four days since Na-yeon was brought here.  In that time, she and Ha-yeon had become quite close.  At first, the atmosphere between them had been awkward, but after having sex with both of them simultaneously, they started talking more and became much closer.

“I-I’m… confident in my galbi jjim too… so I’ll make it delicious for you.”

Na-yeon blushed shyly and looked at me. The sharp, disdainful look she had initially given me had completely disappeared.  Since she had first come to me, unable to contain her desire, she had become completely docile.  Even if I approached her while she was cooking in her naked apron and thrust my cock into her without warning, she wouldn’t resist, but instead start moving her hips immediately.  Her pussy was even already wet, as if she had been anticipating me.

‘Shall we begin?’

Seeing her growing affection for me, I decided to proceed with my plan.

. . .

Na-yeon had been feeling at ease lately.

*Squish, squish.*

“Haaah! Oppa! Haah! Good, Oppa’s cock feels so good…!! ♥”

*Thwack, thwack, thwack, thwack.*

It was the fourth day since she had been sold to this place in exchange for food for her dormitory mates.  On the first day, she had been filled with fear about what was to come. But now, thanks to Seo-ho’s unexpected behavior, Na-yeon was thoroughly enjoying herself. More than anything, the sex with him was so good it made her forget everything else.

“Kuh! I’m cumming! I’ll cum inside you!”

“Yes! ♥ Cum inside me…! Fill Na-yeon’s lewd pussy with your hot cum…! Lots of it…! ♥”

*Spurt, spurt!*

“Hoo…!! It’s coming! Oppa’s hot cum is coming inside! ♥”

*Throb, throb.*

Seo-ho’s thick cock throbbed inside her, pressing against her cervix as he reached his climax.  As his hot cum poured into her, Na-yeon’s desire to have her womb filled was satisfied, and a wave of intense pleasure shot through her brain.

‘He… filled me up again….’

Nestled against Seo-ho’s warm chest, Na-yeon basked in the afterglow of sex, her mind hazy.  Her loyalty to Ji-ho.  After abandoning it and giving herself to Seo-ho, life here had been incredibly satisfying.  It was so comfortable it felt like paradise.

“Oppa…. That was amazing…”

“Na-yeon’s pussy is the best too. I think I’m getting hard again.”

“…Hehe.”

Seo-ho didn’t treat her roughly. At first, she had expected him to use her like a prostitute, fucking her however he pleased and forcing her to do things she didn’t want to.  But contrary to her expectations, sex with him was incredibly pleasurable and sweet. And after sex, he held her close as if she were a precious lover.  Na-yeon would snuggle in his arms, enjoying his touch.  He would stroke her hair, caress her ear, or massage her buttocks.  He filled not only her womb with his hot cum but also her heart with warm affection.

‘I feel… at peace in Seo-ho Oppa’s arms.’

Moreover, the inside of this department store was so comfortable and peaceful that she could almost forget that the world outside was in ruins.  She didn’t have to worry about being killed by zombies or running out of food.  Seo-ho took care of everything.  He magically brought fresh ingredients every day and protected her and Ha-yeon from the zombies.  In return, Na-yeon prepared meals, did some light chores, and… gave herself to him whenever he desired. Besides, the sex with him was so good it was addictive. It didn’t feel like she was doing it in exchange for protection; it felt like *she* was being pampered.

‘I could live like this forever….’

So, at some point, Na-yeon had started to gladly accept his cum inside her. It was a woman’s instinct.  It was natural to be drawn to a strong man who could protect and provide for her in this dangerous and harsh world.  Na-yeon’s heart had already been stolen by Seo-ho.  She wouldn’t mind having his baby. In fact, if she became pregnant with his child and became his possession, she could live with him forever, and she felt no resistance to that idea.  To her, Seo-ho was a man who would undoubtedly be a kind and loving father to his child. So, at some point, she started wrapping her legs around his waist when he was about to climax. And they would reach their peak together, inside her.

“…I feel a bit guilty.”

“What? Why?”

Seo-ho, who had been holding her close and stroking her hair, suddenly spoke.  Guilty?  Na-yeon, unable to understand what he meant, tilted her head and looked up at him.

“Because you have a boyfriend.”

Na-yeon’s shoulders trembled at his words.  She pressed her face against his chest and answered cautiously.

“W-What else can I do? You’re doing so much for me…”

“Really? So you’re still okay with your boyfriend?”

“…Ji-ho would understand that this couldn’t be helped, given the situation.”

Na-yeon said this, but in reality, she had already ended things with Ji-ho in her heart.  Her relationship with him had just been a childish fling from her college days.  Now that her body and mind were completely filled with Seo-ho, she had no lingering affection for Ji-ho. Her only concern was that she might appear to be a frivolous woman.

‘He can’t think that I easily switch partners….’

So, she pretended to still have feelings for Ji-ho, saying that being with Seo-ho couldn’t be helped.  Men didn’t like easy women.

“That’s a relief.”

Na-yeon looked up at Seo-ho, surprised by his sigh of relief.  He smiled and said,

“It’s almost been a week, and you have to go back soon.  It would be a problem if things weren’t good with your boyfriend.”

“……What?”

Na-yeon’s mind went blank at his words.

“G-Go back?”

She hadn’t thought about it at all. Seo-ho had been so kind to her, and she had been trying her best to be useful here.  She hadn’t considered the possibility of returning to that dormitory in a week.

“Of course, you have to go back. Your boyfriend must be worried about you. Besides, I brought you here against your will.”

“B-But…!”

After experiencing this paradise, there was no way she could go back to living in that dormitory.  She didn’t want to go back to that life of hunger and fear.  More than anything… the thought of being abandoned by Seo-ho was unbearable.

“S-Seo-ho Oppa…!  Honestly, I don’t care about my boyfriend anymore! I only have you now, Oppa!”

“Oh? Is that so?”

Finally abandoning the pretense of not being an easy woman, Na-yeon clung to Seo-ho.

“I like you, Oppa…! S-So, can’t I just stay here…?”

“Hmm…”

Seo-ho’s reaction wasn’t very positive.  He seemed to be contemplating. This couldn’t be happening.  Seo-ho had been so good to her. He wouldn’t abandon her.

“But I promised your dorm mates that I’d only take you for a week…”

“I don’t care about those people anymore! They sold me for food!”

As the conversation took a negative turn, Na-yeon started to tear up and clung to him.

“P-Please don’t abandon me…! Sniffle, Oppa…! You said you liked it with me!  Y-You took my virginity…!”

She did everything she could to persuade him to let her stay.

“And you cummed inside me so much!  I’m probably pregnant with your baby…! Sniffle, you can’t send me back there…!”

Finally, she played her trump card, appealing to his sense of responsibility by mentioning the possibility of pregnancy.  She couldn’t be abandoned.  In this world, being abandoned while pregnant meant certain death.  Seo-ho, seeing his plan unfold as intended, smirked.

“Really? You might be pregnant?”

“Yes, and I’m ovulating today…. I’m sure I’m pregnant with your baby…”

Na-yeon desperately tried to avoid being abandoned, tears streaming down her face.  Seo-ho wiped her tears and smiled gently.

“Then, how about this?”

“……Yes?”

“You go back to the dormitory after this week is over and take a pregnancy test.  If it’s positive when you come back, I’ll let you stay with me forever.”

There were definitely early pregnancy test kits in this department store.  While it was more accurate to wait two weeks, these kits could give a result after ten days.

“R-Really? If it’s positive, I can stay with you, Oppa?”

“Of course. But for that to happen, we need to work hard starting today.”

Hearing Seo-ho’s answer, Na-yeon kissed him with a determined expression.

“Mmm, chuup, chuup.”

She sucked on his lips, slipping her tongue into his mouth to arouse him. She then took his cock in her hand and stroked it smoothly from the tip to the base.  After the kiss, accompanied by the handjob, Na-yeon held his hardened cock and spoke with a flushed face.

“Promise…, Oppa, if I’m pregnant, you have to take me in.”

“Of course, I will.”

Na-yeon, as if not wanting to waste a single moment, straddled Seo-ho’s waist and inserted his cock into her.

*Slide.*

“Haaaah…!”

As if not wanting to waste a single drop of his cum, Na-yeon’s pussy tightly gripped his cock.

*Squish, squish, squish.*

“Cum inside me…! Haah, uh, cum inside me again soon…!”

Na-yeon eagerly started moving her hips, determined to get pregnant with his cum.

‘I wonder what her reaction will be when she sees the negative result.’

Seo-ho, already knowing what her future held, simply enjoyed the feeling of her moving hips against him.  He grabbed her swaying breasts.

“Seo-ho Oppa, I love you! ♥  Does my pussy feel good?  Cum inside me soon and get me pregnant…!”

*Squish, squish.*

Na-yeon, aroused, bent her waist to make it easier for him to touch her breasts, her eyes glazed over as she diligently moved her hips.  Lewd fluids gushed from her pussy, drenching Seo-ho’s cock.  He soon felt himself nearing his climax due to her intense grip.

“Kuh, Na-yeon, I’m cumming…!”

“Yes! ♥ Cum inside me…! Cum inside Na-yeon’s womb as much as you want…!”

Na-yeon, increasing the pace of her hips, grabbed Seo-ho’s face and kissed him.  As her tongue entangled with his, Seo-ho gripped her buttocks tightly… and unleashed his cum inside her.

*Spurt, spurt!*

“Hoooo…!!”

Na-yeon moaned as the mind-numbing orgasm washed over her, accepting his cum into her womb.  She collapsed on top of him, wrapping her arms around his neck. Her twitching pussy sucked in his cum, as if determined not to let a single drop escape.  Seo-ho made sure to empty himself completely inside her.

“Seo-ho Oppa, I love you.”

Na-yeon, breathing heavily, kissed his cheek affectionately.  Seo-ho, receiving her affection, selected the message window that appeared.  He chose, of course, [Choose nothing].

*Ding.*

[You have chosen no reward for vaginal ejaculation.]

[Your unused semen will be absorbed into ‘Oh Na-yeon’s’ body.]

[Dominance over ‘Oh Na-yeon’ has increased.]

‘She’ll probably do anything when she confirms she’s not pregnant.’

Getting pregnant with Seo-ho’s baby was Na-yeon’s only card. It was her only way to stay here.  But unless Seo-ho chose it, there was no way she would get pregnant.  So, all Seo-ho had to do was enjoy Na-yeon’s pussy moving on top of him, cum inside her to his heart’s content, and… relish the look of despair on her face when she realized she wasn’t pregnant.  His dominance over her wasn’t complete yet, but when that time came, Na-yeon would be willing to do anything he said.  Because she would have no other choice.

“Oppa…. I love you.”

Unaware of this, Na-yeon simply nestled in Seo-ho’s arms, doing her best to conceive his child.

—–CROW—–