7. Acceleration Utilization (2)

Knock knock.

I rapped on Suhyeon’s first-floor door.

…Hmm.

At the landlord’s place?

After waiting, bustling sounds came before the door opened.

“Huh? Oppa!”

Suhyeon beamed seeing me.

So she was here.

I smiled and offered my bag.

“Couldn’t get much. Planning another run tonight.”

“Tonight?”

She stared intently.

I nodded.

“Yeah. Quick trip.”

She rolled her eyes at me.

“…You’re sweaty. Smell like it.”

“Do I?”

She tilted her head inside.

“Come wash up.”

…Nice.

Entered her room with my bag.

One main room, small kitchen/laundry balcony, and bathroom.

Perfect for single living.

Tools and wood scattered about – must’ve been working on something.

Stripping off my shirt, I asked:

“How many rooms downstairs? Two?”

“Yeah. Next room’s empty. Used to be attic guy’s friend – left together.”

“Ah, really?”

“Mm. Using furniture from there to barricade windows.”

Oh… makes sense.

Dropped my pants and boxers, grabbed Suhyeon’s hand toward the bathroom.

“W-what…”

“What do you mean? Shower together.”

Lifted her t-shirt.

The petite girl (maybe 150cm) suddenly shy, covering her chest while giving me a coy look.

Already clinging to me earlier.

Unhooked her bra, tossed it with the shirt outside.

“O-okay. Wait. Just…”

Pushing me away to undress herself, turning her back…

Quite…

Embraced her from behind, groping breasts while slipping fingers inside her panties.

Soft pubic hair tickling my fingers.

Pleasant texture.

Fingers working her slit quickly made it slick.

“Ahh… haa, wait…”

She pushed at my hand but I wasn’t withdrawing.

Sucking her earlobe while fondling.

Mm, slightly salty.

Definitely been working hard.

Suhyeon moaned while turning on the shower.

*Splash*

Sweat rinsed away refreshingly.

Great sensations all around – water feels amazing.

Feels good.

She turned toward me.

Leaned down for a kiss.

Tongue entering.

So soft.

Groping her breasts made my cock rock hard, throbbing impatiently.

Grabbed her shoulders, pressing slightly.

She immediately understood.

Gave me a look before kneeling.

Hands gripping my shaft, slowly taking it into her mouth.

Teeth barely grazing, soft tongue working up delicious sensations.

Ahh, so good.

* * *

Later, post-shower, both our faces were flushed.

“Told you not to cum inside…”

Giving me a look.

I chuckled.

“Felt too good to pull out.”

“Ugh.”

She slapped my chest, then pulled out a gray t-shirt, black shorts, and trunk briefs from her closet.

“Wear these. I’ll wash yours.”

Hmm. Plain gray tee and black knee-length shorts.

“These yours? Won’t fit… wait, trunks? These aren’t yours?”

“Ex’s clothes. That pig got fat – much bigger than you.”

Hmm.

Checked the shirt – definitely oversized.

No way these were hers.

Dressing, I asked:

“Can’t contact your ex?”

“Not my ex anymore. Broke up ages ago.”

“Got it.”p>
Finished dressing, handed her the supplies from my bag.
“Gonna rest upstairs, then head out again tonight.”
She waved at me.
That bright smile…
Made me smile too.
Waved back and ascended to the attic.
Flumped onto bedding, staring at the ceiling.
…Not bad at all.
At this leveling pace, I’ll get strong within a month.
Plus stress relief sex.
Those 5 points earlier.
Want to dump into Stamina for another Acceleration charge.
But…
Recovery speed matters more.
For tonight’s run.
5 in Stamina would mean full recovery by midnight.
Vitality would recover me by 9-10pm.
…Vitality it is.
Invest, then another outing.
Put 5 in Vitality and closed my eyes.
* * *
Ate a hearty dinner, cleaned my bloodied sword.
Sword… is water-cleaning okay?
Won’t rust, right?
Dried blood’s stubborn – took serious scrubbing to remove stains.
Armed with my remaining tomahawk and clean sword, headed toward the convenience store district.
Distant salon and hardware store visible.
Hmm……
Salon……
Only saw ten outside earlier, but inside held at least fifteen.
Killed five, so ten+ remain.
…Three Accelerations won’t cut it.
Need five charges to safely clear and retreat.
Plus more strength.
…Salon’s on hold.
Eventually need to clear McDonald’s and the mixed-use building too, but not now.
No reason for unnecessary risks.
Other targets exist.
From the convenience store stairs, watched the salon – curious if chased beasts still wandered.
But streets were clear.
Through shattered glass, shadowy figures lurked inside.
Returned to their posts.
…Fascinating creatures.
This time… follow the convenience store route instead of crossing.
See what’s around.
Hand on sword, I proceeded.
Nearly 10pm.
Surroundings silent.
A woman and middle-schooler’s corpses littered the street.
…Death stench. Blood odor.
Detoured around them.
Kyaaah-
Distant scream.
What’s that woman doing out at night?
…Thought nighttime was safer?
Equally dangerous day or night.
It’s the apocalypse.
Glanced toward the scream before continuing.
This street’s surprisingly dense.
Passed two shuttered shops labeled “For Sale,” reaching a pharmacy, chicken restaurant, and café.
Pharmacy…
…How many inside?
Faint growling. Carefully observing, I peeked through the door crack.
…Three.
Two pharmacists, one customer.
…Could dispatch quickly.
But reconnaissance first.
Next, chicken shop.
Like the salon, branded stickers covered half the glass – only upper half visible.
Leaned against the wall to peek inside.
…One in kitchen.
Either staff or delivery guy.
…Just two?
…Anything worth taking?
Frozen chicken?
…Hmm…
Anyway, noted.
Next.
Crouched toward the café.
Surreal.
Days ago I was running scared – now conducting recon.
Café had fully exposed glass walls/doors.
Nowhere to hide or crouch.
Leaned against the wall, cautiously peering in.
Grrr- Grrr-
…None looking this way.
Two baristas.
Two downed.
One standing.
…Five.
…Good.
Exactly five.
Scouted the area.
Bad judgment here could mean disaster if chased.
Strike fast, retreat to base.
*Shing*
Drew my sword.
Like the salon, take one out first?
…No.
No target near entrance.
Released my tomahawk grip.
Two-handed sword stance.
Barged through the door shoulder-first.
“Krak?!”
All five turned instantly.
“Kaaah! Ka-”
Charging!
Acceleration!
[Auto-cast: Acceleration]
“–aa—aa—-”
Woman by window seats!
*Crunch*
Skewered her skull.
Yanked free, stabbed the man standing before her.
“Hup!”
*Crunch*
Pierced through eye to occiput!
Must’ve been on a date.
Next, downed one!
“–a-ak!”
Fuck, Acceleration!
[Auto-cast: Acceleration]
Examined the beast before me.
Outfit.
College girl?!
Trying to rise!
*Crunch*
Done!
Parted her bangs with my blade. Next!
Two baristas vaulting the counter!
“Hup!”
*Crunch*
“—ka–a-ak!”
Acceleration!
[Auto-cast: Acceleration]
Withdrew, sidestepped!
*Splat!* Blood droplets arcing lazily.
Ignoring the floating blood, stabbed upward at the barista.
*Crunch*
Done!
“Huu!”
Wrenched my sword free.
*Squelch*
Blood fireworks from the barista’s temple.
“–k!”
Beasts collapsed simultaneously.
*Crash!*
Blood spraying everywhere.
Splattering my face and body.
“Pfft.”
Damn. Got in my mouth.
Spat it out disgustedly.
*Ptui*
…Mouth contact…
Hmm…
Could I turn infected…?
…No.
Would’ve turned already when drenched in blood earlier. Probably swallowed droplets then too.
Smirked and surveyed.
[Level increased by 5]
Hmm…
Bottles by the espresso machine?
…Dilute before drinking?
…Hmm.
14,000 won per bottle?
Nice.
As a broke student, always drank Americanos – time to indulge.
Took three bottles.
One for me, Suhyeon, Ye-eun and So-eun can share…
…Would Halmae want some?
…Better take one more.
Alright, heading back.