CHAPTER 3 - Refuge.
While Zei wasted time playing with the zombies, normal people fought to stay alive.
Zei has it easy in this zombie-filled world, but that doesn't mean everyone shares his luck.
In a certain city teeming with zombies, a group of survivors enters a school and locks the door.
Exhausted from running, they try to catch their breath and sit on the floor to rest.
"The zombies didn't see us, and they can't open doors either. If we don't make noise, we'll be safe."
"We need to check the classrooms and take anything that could be useful."
"And block the entrances."
"Yes, let's…"
"Son of a bitch!!"
The survivors heard a girl scream. It wasn't a scream of fear; it was a furious shout.
They immediately stood up upon hearing it.
"She's in danger! We have to help her!"
But the ones who'll need help are them.
One of the walls collapsed. The cause wasn't a zombie; it was a giant creature, very different from the zombies.
Massive muscles, a huge, fat body, and a horrible stench. This zombie didn't seem human—it was far from it.
"What is that?!"
"I-is it a mutated zombie?"
"N-no… It looks like an… orc?"
Orcs, giant humanoid pigs addicted to sex. Fantasy creatures that don't exist, yet here was a real one.
The orc roared, and the door behind the survivors was effortlessly destroyed.
A second orc entered the school, filling the poor humans with fear.
"R-run!!"
But escaping orcs is impossible.
The orc charged toward them and grinned.
"Rare meat."
A little distance away, a woman sat on the lifeless body of an orc, examining a black rock.
Frustrated, she clicked her tongue and stuffed the rock into a bag.
"The guild won't give me anything for a black rock. Damn useless orcs. They looked so strong and ended up being worthless. Damn it. Go to hell, shitty orcs!"
A woman who shouldn't exist in this world.
She had pointed ears, short blonde hair, blue eyes, and strange clothing. She wore odd, eye-catching attire: a bow on her back, a torn, short white blouse, a short black skirt, and fingerless black gloves. She was a girl with small breasts, unlike her companion, who was approaching her.
"I've checked the area. We're in an unknown place, and there are thousands of undead… though these are weirder."
She was a massive, three-meter-tall girl. Unlike her companion, she had exaggeratedly large breasts, long white hair, red eyes, and wore only a red bra and a white skirt. Most of her skin was pale pink, except for the right half of her face, which was tan.
"Why did we appear in this place? What kind of magic caused this, Rem?"
"Mmm… Uh… I… I don't know."
The two orcs stepped out into the school courtyard, where the women were.
They were mercilessly devouring the humans' bodies.
Seeing this, the women felt neither fear nor disgust, as if they didn't care. They simply exchanged glances.
"For now, we need to focus on surviving. The others must be here too."
"Tch. What a pain."
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(Pov - Zei.)
"Hehe."
I keep moving closer and then backing away from the zombies. This is fun. One moment they try to kill me, but then they ignore me.
Hahahahaha! Poor things. They think I'll let them eat me. Only girls…! Well, only girls could, but now no one can… Oh, goodbye romance and sex life.
"They attack me if I get too close… Why? Am I becoming human again?"
Honestly, considering my wound healed, I highly doubt it. Something weird is happening to my body, but what?
I move away from the zombies. I've had enough fun; I need to keep going.
"I think I can figure it out later."
Being human would bring advantages and disadvantages… Do I want to be human again? I'll think about it later.
Being a zombie has plenty of downsides, but the advantages it offers will let me survive in this world… Oh… Damn, I don't know.
I reach the lady's house. Alright, Zei, time to do your good deed of the day. And see a single milf…! Oh, right, I'm a zombie… Goodbye sex. Hello, masturbation.
Putting the nonsense aside, it's time to get serious.
"Hey, I brought some food!"
It's not much, but it'll be enough for them. I'll look for more food in other houses later.
The door opens, and I see the lady. Phew. 10/10. I'm so jealous of her late husband! Was that guy handsome? How did he win over such a bombshell?
I have to admit, I find her gorgeous because I love older women. Maybe she's average-looking, but to my taste, she's stunning.
Oh, it's always been my fantasy to charm an older woman… Ugh, but I'm a zombie… Goodbye forever, fantasy.
Well… Oh, life goes on.
"Thank you so much. Please, come in."
Wow… Her smile is so charming. The allure of a single mother… Oh, no, widowed mother.
"Excuse me."
I step inside, and the lady closes the door.
"Thank you so much for the food; we're running low."
"No problem."
I hand her the food.
I suspect I don't need to eat much… I think eating once a day will be enough. Plus, I can search for food without being in danger.
"I think I should go. Don't go outside; there are still a lot of zombies in the area."
"By the way, why don't you stay with us? It'd be better for normal humans to stick together and help each other. Maybe you can use your immunity to kill zombies and help people."
"No… I might be able to help, but I can't be around people."
"Huh? Why not?"
"Maybe it's better if you don't know."
"Please, tell me."
That look…
… I hate being a pervert! How can I say no to an older, single… well, widowed woman?
I don't dare tell her no!
"Do you promise not to get scared?"
"Of course, I promise."
You're lucky you're pretty… Oh, well… It's better she knows now.
I take off my glasses.
"W-what?"
"I'm a zombie. I don't know why I can talk, but I don't act like normal zombies."
She's surprised; I can see it on her face… But she's not trembling or backing away. That's a good sign.
Well, after all, I saved her and her son. I think she trusts me.
"Y-you're a zombie?"
"Yes, that's why I can't be around people; they might be scared of me… And there's another, slightly more disturbing reason."
"What's that reason?"
It's best to tell her to avoid problems.
"When I fall asleep, I lose my reason and become a full zombie."
I open the door.
"That's why I keep my distance from people… I'm a monster… Goodbye."
"But…"
I step outside and close the door.
… Oh… Hiding the truth is never good. I prefer to be honest about my situation.
"Maybe I should help kill zombies… Yeah, like a zombie hero… Though the zombies are starting to attack me…"
I approach a zombie.
"Why are they attacking me?"
I get within a meter, and it tries to attack me.
"Damn. Why is this happening?"
I try to run but trip and fall to the ground… Oh… Uwaaah! I'm an idiot!
"Damn!"
The zombie climbs on top of me. Gross! You stink too much! Ugh! Gross, its clothes are stained with feces! Why?! Yuck! I want to puke!
"Get off! Only women have permission to climb on top of me!"
It tries to bite my neck, and I push it away with my hands.
"Go… Go…"
I put my hands around its neck and choke it.
"I told you… to get off!"
I choke it with all my strength and crush its neck… Huh?! I crushed its neck?! Its head fell to the ground! Awesome! I didn't know I was that strong…! Or was it weak? Whatever, doesn't matter! I decapitated a zombie with my hands! Awesome!
"Yes! In your face that's kissing the ground…! Yuck!"
Some of its blood got in my mouth!
Disgusting! It tasted like feces! Was this zombie eating feces?! That's the worst fetish ever!
"So gross!"
I stand up and start spitting. Ahhhhh! Disgusting!
"Zombie blood, so gross."
But… I did something incredible.
I look at my hands… Am I… strong? Zombies haven't started decomposing yet… I decapitated a zombie with my hands… Do I have superhuman strength or something?
Oh, cute little body, why are you getting so weird?
"Wow… Did I do that? I crushed its neck."
More zombies are coming… I'd better get away from them.
I move away from the zombies.
Oh, I need water… No, better a soda. I need to get this shitty taste out of my mouth.
"Damn, I can still taste it… Huh?"
T-this pain…
My head started hurting? Oh, no… Not again.
"Ahhhhh!! You've got to be kidding!"
M-my legs lost strength, and I fell to the ground.
I-I'm so sleepy… No, please, I don't want… to sleep.
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(One hour later.)
"Ugh, that wet dream with the lady was wild… Huh?"
After having a wet dream about the lady, I woke up in the middle of a forest… Yes, a forest… Everything around me is trees. Am I in a protected area?
"What happened to me?"
I stand up… I don't recognize this place… Wow, I feel like a drunk waking up soaked in piss on a street.
"Where am I?"
I still have my glasses… My clothes are fine… Nothing hurts… I'm okay.
… I'm very far from my new home.
Well… Oh… I guess I need to get used to the weird things that happen to me.
"Did I turn into a zombie?"
So weird… I wasn't sleepy.
Wait… Did I turn into a zombie?!
I check my mouth… Good.
I sigh in relief. I didn't kill anyone. I was scared I'd killed again.
"Good, I'm not stained."
I check my shirt. Phew. Still the same.
"Nothing. Perfect."
I start walking… I think I'm a bit lost.
A bit? I'm lost! Oh, oh, oh! I'd finally found a new home! Oh, what do I do?
"Why am I in a forest…? Huh?! Again?!"
My head started hurting again! Damn it! Why is the headache so intense?!
"Damn!"
… Huh? I-I remember what happened…
No… way… Are zombies that stupid?
"Seriously?"
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(One hour earlier.)
Zei stood up, fully transformed into a zombie.
"Ahhh."
Upon standing, he noticed the presence of a very adorable rabbit and started chasing it.
"Ahhh!!"
One hour later.
He followed the rabbit into a forest and suddenly collapsed.
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(Pov - Zei.)
… Am I dumber than normal zombies? I was the only idiot who chased that rabbit!
Ahhhhh! I'm dumber than zombies!
"I was chasing a damn rabbit!"
I'm an idiot, but not that much… My full-zombie self is a huge idiot.
Oh… Well, at least now I know I do eat animals. Oh, I won't be able to have pets.
I keep walking… How long will it take me to get back?
"I ran for a long time chasing a damn rabbit!"
Wait… First of all, why did I turn into a zombie? I didn't fall asleep… I think… Or did I? Oh, I don't know… Wait…
I stop.
"Even though I turned into a zombie when I wasn't asleep… Of course, it's because the blood got in my mouth."
It's the only explanation I can think of. Human blood activated my zombie nature.
I keep walking… So boring… And here I was planning to have an epic adventure killing zombies.
I need to be careful with blood.
…
…
…
Hmm… Oh, walking is so boring.
Nothing at all.
Lalala… Oh… Hmm… Oh… Nah, nah, nah.
Hmm… What if I recall past anecdotes?
Oh, I still remember when I lost my virginity… No, Zei, think of something funnier!
Hmm… Oh, when Sara puked when she tried to swallow my… No, nothing perverted! I'm a sicko!
… Huh?
I hear voices… Humans?
"No, I'm telling you, walking through the forest is a bad idea."
"The road is full of zombies."
"But it's really hard to run in this place. What if we run into zombies?"
"Don't be a coward; besides, we have knives and a gun."
I see them in the distance; two girls and a guy.
I'm so jealous of that guy. He's in a zombie apocalypse with two beauties… Are they his sisters, or did he form his own harem?
… I'd better stop with my stupid thoughts.
"Damn, I'd better go."
I move away from them. I don't want them to see me.
"Hey, are you alone?!"
… I didn't get away in time.
"Damn."
I turn around.
"Yeah, but I'll be fine! Bye!"
I move away. I shouldn't get involved with humans.
"Don't you want to join us?"
This'll hurt to turn down, but I have to.
"No, than…! Oh…"
I see a group of zombies in the distance. Ahhhhh! They're heading toward them!
"Run!"
"Huh?"
The three turn around and see the zombies.
"Ahhhhh!!"
… Was the guy the only one who screamed? What a crybaby.
One of the girls covered his mouth.
"Don't scream, idiot!"
Yeah, they're idiots… Don't make so much noise!
The zombies start running… Too late. They've already stirred them up!
"Damn!"
The guy starts shooting.
"Damn! Why can't I hit them?!"
… So much stupidity is going to make me puke.
Don't waste bullets, idiot!
I head toward them. They're going to need a lot of help.
"Can you give me a knife?" I said to one of the girls.
"Yeah, here."
One of the girls hands me a knife, and I take it.
"You need to get away."
I head toward the zombies.
"What are you doing?!"
I start killing the zombies. Stab and die. Stab and die… I need to think of cooler ways to do this.
"Why aren't they attacking him?"
… Oh… That's right.
I realize the zombies are ignoring me, even though I'm so close.
"They don't want to attack me anymore?"
Three zombies head toward them. Ahhhhh! Idiots, I told you to get away! Damn idiots!
"Run!!"
The three start running… Why did they stand there when I told them to get away? They're stupid!
"Ahhhhh!!"
I rush toward the zombies as fast as I can.
"Here I am!!"
Huh? I catch up to them easily… Huh? I caught up in less than 2 seconds… My speed increased too?! I'm too fast!!
"S-so I'm faster?"
… Seriously, body… Regeneration, speed, strength… What's happening to me?!
A few seconds later, I finished the job.
I killed them all… Good… Perfect.
"Alright… That's all of them. Cash or card?" I said, smiling, though inside I'm pretty nervous.
What's happening to my body?!
"Incredible!!"
"Why didn't they attack you?!"
Oh… I'm tired of repeating my story.
"It's a secret. Bye."
I move away from them.
Damn… Why are they ignoring me again? What am I really? I'm a damn freak… Huh?
One of the girls grabs my arm. Wow, such soft hands.
"Please, tell us."
In a normal situation, I'd be thrilled, but I can't get involved with normal humans.
"I can't… Bye."
She lets go, and I start walking.
"We're heading to a refuge a few kilometers from here; we heard about it on the radio. Don't you want to come with us?"
"I can't be around people, but… Where is it?"
"The refuge is in Hersi city; they say the city is zombie-free."
"A zombie-free city? I don't think that's true."
"We're holding onto the hope that it's true."
"Well… I think I'll go later. Bye."
I start running.
"Alright… Maybe I'll help that lady get to the refuge."
I'll leave her at the refuge and live in solitude for the rest of my life… Nah. I'll leave her and go on adventures. I'm holding onto the hope of finding people like me.
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(One hour later.)
I reach the town… Alright… I only have one thing to say.
"This is incredible!!"
I keep running… I never get tired! My body is amazing! It's fast, agile, never tires, and regenerates! My body is astonishing!
"I ran for like an hour and didn't get tired!"
I arrive at the house where I was staying and go inside.
"Alright, I need knives and the machete."
I grab two knives and the machete. I found this machete among the tools the house's owner had. It's much better than the last one.
"Good, I think I should do what the lady said and help people."
I leave the house and get on the motorcycle.
"Alright, I need to make a lot of noise and attract the zombies."
I start the motorcycle.
"Let's go!!"
(Author's note: Don't forget to read I'm an Inferior Being with the Ability to Seduce Women and Humans vs. Demons. The three stories share the same universe, but it's not necessary to read them to understand this novel. Follow me on Twitter: @HectorAngelAlv2)