I’m the Only One with Powers in the Apocalypse – Chapter 57

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Xrecker
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I went down to the first floor, and Soo-hyun and Hoon were working on something near the open side entrance.

I walked towards them, looking around.

The shutters were down on all the other entrances.

They were thickly coated with silicone, so it would be difficult to lift them.

The only one left was the side entrance shutter.

That one wasn’t sealed with silicone.

People needed to be able to go in and out.

“What are you doing?”

Hoon, who was cutting a thick metal pipe with a grinder under Soo-hyun’s direction, looked at me. “Ah, sir. You’re here.”

I nodded and looked at Soo-hyun.

Soo-hyun smiled and explained, “I’m making a lock for this shutter. I’ll attach rings to both sides and insert a metal pipe through them.”

I nodded. “Ah, like a latch?”

“Yeah.”

Soo-hyun glanced at Hoon, then took my hand and led me towards the elevators.

Was she trying to get me away from Hoon?

Why?

Soo-hyun said, “Oppa, Ye-eun said something strange.”

…Hmm.

I had a feeling I knew what this was about.

I shrugged and asked, “What did she say?”

Soo-hyun narrowed her eyes.

Hmm, I felt uneasy.

“She apologized for barging into the bathroom. Oppa, what did you do?”

…Hmm…

…I should just tell her.

I shrugged. “Actually, I went to the wrong apartment when I came back yesterday. I was supposed to go to 1023, but I went next door.”

Soo-hyun’s eyes narrowed as she looked at me.

I continued, “I was tired, and I needed to wash up and sleep. So I was showering when Ye-eun opened the door, asking if anyone was there. That’s all.”

“…Really? That’s all?”

“Yeah, that’s all. I went to the wrong apartment, showered, and nothing happened.”

Soo-hyun stared at me for a long moment, saying nothing.

…Damn it.

I felt like I had done something wrong.

No, wait.

Why was she looking at me like that?

It was an accident.

An unexpected accident caused by a mistake and misunderstanding.

Besides, even if something did happen with Ye-eun,

We weren’t even officially dating.

So, you know.

That’s what I wanted to say.

But I wouldn’t.

Why was I flustered?

Soo-hyun looked at me, I looked at Soo-hyun, and we stood there in silence.

Soo-hyun broke the silence. “…Do you like Ye-eun?”

I was taken aback and just stared at her, unable to even chuckle. “What are you talking about? It was just an accident.”

“…”

Soo-hyun continued to stare at me without replying.

I also didn’t have anything to say and just stood there, looking at her.

Soo-hyun finally sighed. “…Can’t be helped.”

…Hmm?

What couldn’t be helped?

Soo-hyun continued, “Actually, I’ve been thinking about this for a while. There are more women in our group, right? Then… wouldn’t it naturally happen… like in the old days, men having multiple wives and concubines…”

“…Hey, isn’t that going a bit too far? Wives and concubines?”

Soo-hyun chuckled. “Oppa, I’m not oblivious. There’s no police, no courts, no government anymore. It’s a wonder the tap water still runs and the phones still work. That’s the kind of world we live in now.”

“So?”

“I just thought… with the world like this, I probably would have starved to death in that boarding house if it weren’t for you. And the others too, and even those in the other group, they wouldn’t have been able to leave their homes without you, right?”

…Hmm.

Was that how it was?

I was just leveling up.

I didn’t reply.

Soo-hyun continued, “I thought about the people in that other group, and you know, I never want to join them. They’re awful. I like it here. I feel safer and more comfortable with you.”

Hmm… I couldn’t find the words to respond to this either.

I just nodded slightly, as if to say, “Is that so?”

Soo-hyun said, “So, if you want to… take another woman… it’s okay.”

…?!

I was speechless and just stared at Soo-hyun.

“Why would you say that?”

Soo-hyun had a slightly bitter expression. “I told you. There are more women in our group. It’s probably the same in other groups. It’s mostly men who go out hunting and scavenging, isn’t it? I saw them raiding the convenience store from my window.”

“Well… that’s true.”

“Then it means men die more easily. And that leaves women.”

“…So?”

Soo-hyun looked at me intently. “Oppa, if you have this strange belief that women don’t have sexual desires, you should get rid of that idea quickly. You know what I’m talking about.”

…Ahem.

Well, I did.

I just shrugged without replying.

Soo-hyun continued, “So, what I’m saying is, it’s okay if you want to be with other women. If I try to keep you all to myself, the other women will end up hating me.”

“W…would they?”

Soo-hyun frowned. “You must have never experienced women’s jealousy. It can get really nasty. I can’t handle that kind of pressure.” She sighed. “Besides, I already know how those women look at you. Ye-eun, So-eun, Eun-seo, and the other inline skaters. They’re already smitten with you.”

“…Really?”

I had no idea.

Soo-hyun shook her head and said, “But…” She raised her hand and grabbed me by the collar, glaring at me. “…You have to love me equally. You can’t favor other women. If you do, I’ll cut your dick off. I’m serious.”

…Ugh…

L-leave my dick alone…

I haven’t done anything…

I turned down the corners of my mouth and shook my head. Then I shrugged and said, “…You know, I’m not some sex-crazed maniac.”

Soo-hyun looked at me and slowly shook her head. “Oppa, you’re not listening. It doesn’t matter what you think. Those women are already looking at you that way.”

“I… see.”

…What was I supposed to do?

I scratched my head.

And then I said, “I understand what you’re saying.”

Slowly, deliberately, I said, “I’ll… do as you say.” And nodded.

Soo-hyun wrinkled her nose, glared at me, and then kicked my shin.

Ouch, shit.

“Ow.”

“You jerk. Hmph!”

Soo-hyun stomped away.

…Nice butt…

My shin hurt, but the view was nice.

…Hmm.

Anyway, I understood.

I understood what she said, but conversely, there were three men in our group; if I monopolized the women, they might try to kill me.

Why didn’t I think of that before?

It was a bit sudden.

…The women were looking at me like that?

I hadn’t even made eye contact with most of them.

I didn’t know.

Anyway…

I’d think about that later; I had things to do.

I put my hand on the hilt of my sword and walked towards the supermarket.

Time to level up.

I raised my hand at Soo-hyun and Hoon. “I’ll be back.”

“Yes, sir. Be careful!”

Soo-hyun just glared at me.

…That glare made me want to ravish her.

Damn it, that conversation was making my dick react strangely.

Focus.

Leveling up was the priority.

I pushed open the supermarket door and went inside.

I remembered there being a manageable number left, not too many, not too few.

Then…

…let’s clash.

I took a deep breath.

“Neogul Man is here!”

Don’t worry, I’ll take care of them.

“Kyarurup?!”

Heads popped up from everywhere.

They whipped around to look at me.

Their faces contorted.

I smiled.

“Kraaagh! Kyaaagh!”

They charged at me.

I hummed.

“Maiyahi~ Maiyahoo~ Maiyaha~”

“Kraaagh!”

Accelerate.

“Maiya, ha!”

Crack!

29.

There were 29 left on the first floor.

The important thing was, I only leveled up twice after killing 29.

Damn it, I should have gotten at least 3 levels for a number ending in 9.

It must have ended in 0 last time.

Coincidentally.

“Hoo.”

I swung the swords, scattering the blood.

Splat!

The first floor was clear now.

Only the second floor left.

“Status.”

Hmm.

Already level 42.

Thanks to my increased Health, I could fully recharge about twice a day.

64 Health…

I smiled and put both points into Health.

66 Health.

Let’s speed up the recovery even more.

At this rate, I would soon be able to do three raids a day.

Ah.

Come to think of it, I was using up a bit of Health while fighting.

1 point per 5 kills?

It seemed to have increased slightly after choosing the Survival Specialist Specialization.

I didn’t know.

Anyway, I didn’t need to worry about Health consumption.

I wondered how many were on the second floor.

I had 4 Accelerate charges, should I take a quick look?

I looked around the supermarket.

A flat escalator leading to the second floor.

Hmm. The apartments on the residential floor were 20 pyeong each.

Then each floor here must be at least 400 pyeong.

It wasn’t a massive multi-story supermarket like Homeplus or Emart, but it had everything.

I took the escalator to the second floor.

I’d use Accelerate and run if necessary.

I only had 1 Strength left.

The second floor was filled with home appliances, clothes, kitchenware, bags, bedding, and other household items and clothing.

All the food was on the first floor.

And there were definitely fewer on the second floor than on the first.

Fewer human beasts, that is.

I could see heads popping up here and there, but not many.

Including the ones lying down, maybe 40? Or 50?

Maybe more, maybe less.

Anyway, I understood.

I’d come back here after resting.

Once I finished the second floor, the supermarket would be clear.

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