The Apocalypse Has Been Downloaded – Chapter 10

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: JayM
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I lay in bed in Eun-ji’s apartment, nestled between the two women. The bed was small, so we had to be close to each other, but that added to the charm of it all.

Sleeping with two beautiful women on either side of me was incredibly exciting.

It was an experience most men living ordinary lives rarely had.

Being naked meant our bare skin touched and shared warmth, and it felt wonderful.

It was the most comfortable feeling I’ve ever felt.

Eun-ji and Ha-rin’s soft skin felt better than a multi-million won, handcrafted Italian luxury bed. Their slightly cooler body temperature and smooth skin were perfect.

“Hee hee… Oppa…”

Eun-ji rested her head on my arm as she snuggled into my embrace and caressed my chest.

Like a lover caressing her beloved, her touch felt so good that I kept stroking her hair.

She was a woman who knew how to be loved.

“Ahem, Oppa…”

Not to be outdone, Ha-rin called out to me in a soft voice and wrapped her arms around me. Her arm slipped between my chest and arm, pressing against my side, and the soft sensation felt wonderful. I liked how she approached me shyly.

I started getting hard from Eun-ji and Ha-rin’s affection, but since I already came twice, the blood rushing to my cock caused me a slight ache.

I couldn’t do it again today. My body wouldn’t be able to handle it. I should have taken better care of myself in my twenties.

I mentally recited the national anthem three times to suppress my erection.

It wasn’t like there was no tomorrow. I needed to control myself if I wanted to be in top condition to kill zombies.

Still, once I leveled up more and increased my stamina and strength stats, I might be able to handle more than two rounds.

So, I had to be patient and wait for tomorrow. More than two rounds was too much for me at the moment. I needed to focus on leveling up for the time being.

As I was having these virtuous thoughts, Eun-ji, who had been quietly stroking my chest, spoke.

This must be what they called “pillow talk.”

The kind of intimate conversation lovers had after sex.

“Oppa, what are your hobbies?”

Hobbies… A good topic to keep the conversation going. It would be even better if we had any hobbies in common.

“Well, gaming was pretty much my only hobby.”

Come to think of it, women didn’t really play games much, did they? And the games I played were all console games. I’ve never played League of Legends or StarCraft. I needed friends to play those games with.

Anyway, I felt like the conversation would die down if I ended it there.

“I think I’ve also watched a lot of movies.”

Indeed, I spent most of my free time either gaming or watching movies.

I also read a lot of web novels, but movies seemed like a safer topic to discuss with women.

Of course, I could just order them to chatter away, but that didn’t feel right.

Giving such utilitarian commands to someone whose affection I had confirmed felt… wrong.

And prompting actions through commands felt artificial. I wanted to have a relaxed conversation with them as equals, not as a master and his slaves.

Having lived alone for so long without family or friends, I was used to entertaining myself. So, having a comfortable conversation with others about hobbies and interests felt novel and enjoyable to me.

Especially being able to share similar experiences and laugh with beautiful women. It was like a dream come true for a loner like me.

Of course, that didn’t mean I wouldn’t give them any commands in the future.

Giving irresistible commands during sex was quite enjoyable.

Especially Ha-rin’s contemptuous glares.

It was satisfying to have that sense of dominance and control.

“I also like watching movies. Oppa, have you seen ‘What Happened to Monday’?”

“Ah~ That was a fun one.”

Eun-ji really liked thrillers and sci-fi movies.

She was a true horror and thriller aficionado, even knowing classic movies that I, a self-proclaimed thriller enthusiast, had never heard of.

I expected her to like romantic comedies or something. I was completely wrong.

She seemed so lively when talking about horror movies.

Ironically, Ha-rin, who seemed like the type to easily handle such movies, clung to my arm tighter and tighter as Eun-ji continued talking.

She seemed quite scared. Her reaction was cute, so I enthusiastically agreed with Eun-ji as I enjoyed how Ha-rin snuggled closer and closer to me. Eun-ji, encouraged by my reaction, talked even more excitedly.

“So that’s what it was about.”

“Yes. Hee hee. It would be fun to watch it together sometime.”

Eun-ji giggled. She was also observing Ha-rin, who was burying herself deeper into my embrace out of fear.

While talking to Eun-ji, it suddenly occurred to me that the internet would probably go down soon. And the electricity and water would probably be cut off within two months. I hoped that we would have a chance to watch the movie Eun-ji mentioned before then…

I didn’t voice my concerns about that bleak and unfortunate future. The mood was perfect right now, and I didn’t want to ruin this soft, sweet atmosphere with unnecessary negativity.

I just stroked Eun-ji’s hair, finding her cute for innocently looking forward to watching a movie with me.

Then, Ha-rin, who had been quietly listening to our conversation and getting scared this whole time, hesitantly joined in. As if trying to stop our horror movie talk.

“Um… Oppa, have you seen the movie ‘Clown’…?”

I thought Ha-rin was quite timid. Perhaps her defiant attitude towards me despite being my slave was a defense mechanism, acting tough because she was scared.

As a thirty-year-old working adult, I could roughly gauge a person’s personality and behavior patterns. Having dealt with so many difficult people in my life, I was a bit quicker than the others at reading people.

‘Cute…’

A woman who acted tough and confident but was actually timid and vulnerable.

‘And she seems incredibly shy.’

Whatever the reason, it was nice to see Ha-rin trying to join the conversation and get closer to us.

It meant she was trying to connect with us on a personal level, beyond just the sexual aspect.

In this situation where she had to get along with complete strangers, it must have taken a lot of courage for a timid and introverted person like her to initiate conversation. She was trying to change from how she was at first.

So, I responded enthusiastically to Ha-rin’s question.

“Ah, that one. Yeah, I know it. The one with the crazy clown villain. I saw it as soon as it came out. It was fun. The actor played the psychopath really well.”

“Yes… Have you seen the Owl Man trilogy?”

“Wow. That’s a classic.”

“I saw that too!”

She knew about the Owl Man trilogy. Ha-rin seemed interested in superhero movies.

Superhero movies were a genre I had also been quite into, so it was a welcome topic. In particular, Avengers 2: Endgame, which came out two years ago, was the peak of the genre.

Eun-ji chimed in, saying she had seen it too. Then, as if apologizing for bringing up scary stories, she reached out and stroked Ha-rin’s arm.

Ha-rin didn’t pull away from Eun-ji’s touch. She mumbled softly,

“I wanted to see Scorpion King 3, but…”

“Yeah. It was supposed to come out next month, but then, this happened before it was released.”

The mood dampened slightly.

We were in no position to make plans for next month.

We might even die tomorrow.

We were enjoying a peaceful atmosphere inside the apartment for now, but if even a single special zombie appeared outside, our front door would be breached in no time.

And the lawless thugs roaming the streets wouldn’t leave us alone either.

We would run out of food soon too.

I would have to kill everyone in the supermarket and steal their food then.

I might have to kill people as casually as eating to survive.

Could these women handle it?

I hoped Eun-ji and Ha-rin could find the strength and resilience to endure. I wanted companions who wouldn’t betray me, not lifeless dolls who had lost their will to live.

“Don’t worry too much yet! There are three Awakened people here. The internet said Awakened people are incredibly rare, and we’ve already formed a team of three! Let’s all do our best to survive.”

I quickly changed the subject. A gloomy atmosphere wasn’t good for us. Negative thoughts led to depression. And if the depression persisted, it would lead to suicidal thoughts.

“You’re right, Oppa. We’re not going down that easily.”

“Yes… We’re a team…”

“That’s right, Ha-rin. Let’s all do our best! We can do it!”

“Yes… Unni. Thank you.”

It was nice to see them getting along.

It was highly likely that it was due to the ‘team’ bond enforced by my skill, but it was good that they were getting along and working together.

Starting with movies, we talked about our tastes and hobbies. Perhaps because we were naked and physically close, the distance between us closed quickly.

Having already had sex might have also contributed to the shrinking emotional distance. Or maybe it was because we were in a situation where we couldn’t betray each other.

Eun-ji and Ha-rin, branded as my slaves, couldn’t betray me even if they died. And they knew I wouldn’t abandon them as they were rare and beautiful Awakened women.

They might be harboring resentment for becoming my slaves, but not everyone could be satisfied.

Yes, it might be comforting to think of it as a strong bond created by the skill’s effect.

Compromising with reality was an important virtue.

‘From their perspective, becoming my slave must feel like a disaster that they just have to accept. What choice do they have? They just had to accept their bad luck. It was better for everyone to just accept it quickly.’

In that sense, it seemed like Ha-rin had let go of her resistance towards me and had completely accepted me, Jang Jo-joon. She probably had no choice since she couldn’t escape.

Eun-ji had already confessed her interest in me, so she seemed to be enjoying the current situation.

Anyway, the three of us quickly became close.

Of course, we couldn’t know everything about each other after just an hour of conversation, but the psychological distance between us had definitely decreased.

“And Unni, the kimchi jjigae was delicious today.”

“Right. It was the first decent meal I’ve had in a while.”

“Hee hee. I’m confident in my Korean cooking skills as long as I have enough ingredients.”

Ha-rin, who had been so prickly, was now actively engaging in conversation with Eun-ji and me. Eun-ji, being the older one, seemed to find Ha-rin’s behavior cute and responded with a smile.

I just chimed in, going along with their conversation.

I didn’t know talking to women could be so enjoyable.

It was completely different from the hysterical Team Leader Kim, that crazy bitch who always took her frustrations out on me.

And it wasn’t just Team Leader Kim. Most of the women I had interacted with in my life had been incredibly sensitive and sharp-tongued. And their personalities were not just strong, but downright nasty. That was why I always found conversations with women tiring, annoying, and difficult.

But these two were different. I felt comfortable around them. Just listening to their voices soothed my soul.

“Ha~awn…”

“Shall we go to bed?”

“Yes, Oppa… Good night… Ha-rin too.”

“Yes. Good night.”

We turned off the dim lights and drifted off to sleep, tangled together.

The faint scent of women soothed my mind. The feeling of their breasts in my hands was pleasant. Their arms and legs were wrapped around me, which gave me a sense of security.

I think I was able to sleep soundly for the first time in a long time.

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“Mmm…”

Even if human civilization had collapsed and zombies roamed the streets, the sun still rose to signal a new day.

I hadn’t set an alarm, but the sunlight filtering through the curtains woke me up naturally.

I was the first to wake up among the three of us. Ha-rin was curled up against my back, and Eun-ji was still nestled in my arms, sleeping soundly. Her leg was resting on my stomach, and since she was so light, the weight felt pleasant.

More importantly, her foot was brushing against my cock, making me hard.

Morning wood had become a rare occurrence for me since I turned twenty-nine. Even so, Eun-ji’s foot was unintentionally giving me a morning boner.

‘Satisfying…’

This was truly the best. I wanted to stay like this a little longer.

But as I lay there staring at the ceiling, my mind started racing with all sorts of thoughts.

‘Everything is good. Everything is good, but…’

Now that I had women, I wanted a safe and stable home.

This rundown, corridor-style apartment could be breached by zombies at any time.

‘I could probably manage for a year or two, moving from place to place… But to survive for longer than that, I need a place where I can feel safe…’

Maybe I should establish a large survivor camp, weed out the useless people, enslave only the skilled workers, and create my own kingdom.

But my current strength wasn’t nearly enough for that. Even with three Awakened people, we were still newbies who hadn’t even reached level 10.

‘Haa… Food is also a problem. Even canned food has an expiration date… Eventually, I’ll have to start farming…’

I should look up how to farm. As a Korean, the thought of not being able to eat rice made my future seem bleak, so I needed to learn how to cultivate rice.

‘But even if I learn how to farm from books, actually doing it is a different story.’

It was a difficult situation in many ways.

With the collapse of the social infrastructure, I had to be self-sufficient in everything.

My head was spinning.

I needed to clear my mind. Worrying about it now wouldn’t solve anything.

‘Yes, for now, I should just fondle Eun-ji and Ha-rin’s breasts.’

I quickly organized my thoughts and started playing with the breasts of the two sleeping women.

Ah, that felt better. My mind was immediately put at ease.

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T/N – Aw, what a nice, wholesome moment for the man and his sex slaves. Also, why do I get the feeling this Team Leader Kim will also become his slave in the future?

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