Surviving the Apocalypse as an All-Time Best Overpowered Necromancer - Chapter 100

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Chapter 100
100. A December Day (1)
“Ha-neul?”
Lee Gang-hyuk turned to look back, sensing the Core Power contained within the gust, and found Yu Ha-neul scratching the back of his head with wide, bewildered eyes—apparently startled by his own doing.
“Bit-na looked hot, so I was thinking I wanted to cool her down, and then suddenly the wind just…….”
Even as he spoke, the wind continued swirling around Yu Bit-na without stopping.
Though his affection for his sister had conjured the breeze, the fact that he couldn’t control it at will proved he still had much to learn.
“Try to remember that feeling clearly and see if you can control the wind.”
“Ah, understood! I’ll, I’ll give it a try.”
At Lee Gang-hyuk’s words, Yu Ha-neul closed his eyes to concentrate.
Soon he slowly stretched out his hand, as if sensing the wind swirling around Yu Bit-na.
Whoosh.
The softly circling wind began gathering naturally toward his fingertips, as though being drawn in.
“B, brother! It worked, it worked!”
Yu Ha-neul’s eyes snapped open and he cried out as he felt the wind collect in his palm.
Whoosh.
The wind scattered immediately, his concentration broken by his excitement.
“Oh.”
As the sensation faded from his fingertips, Yu Ha-neul gazed down at his hands in disappointment.
Yet having grasped the method, he concentrated once more and channeled his Core Power.
When the gentle wind gathered at his fingertips again, his face brightened and he turned to Lee Gang-hyuk as if to show off.
Though he said nothing, focusing intently, Lee Gang-hyuk understood he was seeking praise and nodded with a smile.
* * *
After that, their daily routine repeated itself.
Clearing snow.
Visiting the sauna.
Training.
Each going about their tasks, and when the sun set, they all shared dinner and sought sleep.
Of course…….
Not every day was the same.
As the children’s skills improved, both the volume and method of their training shifted gradually.
Yu Bit-na advanced beyond merely calling out numbers—she learned to command Skeletons and evade attacks, while Yu Ha-neul learned to work in concert with Bone Archers to strike targets with precision.
There were many mistakes born from unfamiliarity, but the children approached their training with seriousness.
And so…….
After a fortnight, the relentless snow ceased and the sky cleared.
“It should be quiet for a while now, yes?”
“Let’s hope so.”
Seo Hwa-rin, who had just finished clearing the snow from the rooftop, exhaled heavily, and Lee Gang-hyuk smiled wryly as he gazed up at the sky.
…….
He offered a brief prayer, hoping the clear sky would hold.
As if his prayer had been heard, the clear weather persisted for more than a week.
Thanks to this, the snow piled on the roads had nearly melted.
Believing they should find the Hot Air Balloon before it grew any later, he gathered everyone.
“The snow has melted. Let’s go retrieve the Hot Air Balloon.”
“Yes.”
“……Ah.”
The adults nodded at his words, and the children’s faces darkened.
The time to leave had come.
But…….
Having grown so fond of one another over these weeks, the children exchanged wordless glances.
Their eyes communicating what each wanted without speaking, they gathered their resolve and hesitantly raised their hands.
“Um, brother…….”
“Hmm?”
“Well……. If it’s okay, could we stay here for a bit longer?”
“Not go to Pyeongtaek?”
“No.”
The children nodded at his question, gauging his reaction, and Lee Gang-hyuk let out a soft laugh as he ruffled their hair.
“Alright. If that’s what you’ve decided, that’s fine.”
“Really? We can really stay?”
“Of course. You’re welcome to stay for as long as you wish.”
Just as the children had grown attached, so too had the adults.
Honestly, once the Hot Air Balloon was found, he’d prepared himself to see them off to Pyeongtaek.
But another part of him had worried a fresh blizzard might strike on the way, so he’d been ready to persuade them to stay. Now, exhaling in relief, he spoke again.
“In any case, we still need to find the Hot Air Balloon, so let’s search before the snow comes again.”
“Yes!”
The children answered vigorously and descended the stairs to don the Armor they’d received as gifts not long ago.
“That’s a relief.”
“My thoughts exactly.”
At Kang Pil-du’s remark, Lee Gang-hyuk nodded and surveyed the area near Dobong Station.
Fortunately, no Zombies or Yeti were in sight, but since they could appear anywhere without warning, he marked snow-covered areas on the map and found routes that looked safe.
* * *
A short while later.
Those gathered in the lobby checked each other’s equipment and drew their weapons.
At the same time…….
Lee Gang-hyuk turned to the children and spoke.
“Stay close to me, just as I’ve told you.”
“Yes!”
“Understood!”
Thanks to the training they’d received, the children’s faces brimmed with confidence.
“Good.”
Satisfied, Lee Gang-hyuk nodded and unfolded the map.
He pointed out in detail the routes he’d marked from the rooftop moments earlier and continued.
“Memorize the marked paths well. Never venture into areas where snow is piled up.”
“Yes!”
“Memorized.”
Seo Hwa-rin and Seo A-rin memorized the marked paths without hesitation, while Kang Pil-du and the children fixed them firmly in mind, nodding earnestly.
Once everyone seemed to have committed it to memory, Lee Gang-hyuk divided the Skeletons into two teams and positioned them at the front and rear.
“Then let’s depart.”
* * *
Having carefully surveyed areas without snow.
When the group had walked about halfway with relative safety, a growl echoed from somewhere.
“Grraaagh.”
“Grraaah.”
Five Zombies that had been lurking between buildings revealed themselves, and Electric immediately activated Chain Lightning.
Crackle-crack.
“Graaaah!”
“Grraaaagh…….”
As the chain of electricity cascaded over them, three fell dead and two collapsed to their knees.
The snow had soaked the Zombies’ bodies, doubling the technique’s effectiveness.
Lee Gang-hyuk then pointed to the paralyzed Zombies, and as the Bone Archers drew their strings, Yu Ha-neul channeled his Core Power.
Whoosh-whoosh.
Twing!
Thunk, thunk!
Thud.
Wind wrapped around the Bone Archers’ Arrows, piercing precisely through the space between the Zombies’ brows.
“Well done.”
As Lee Gang-hyuk felt the reward of his training—having taught Yu Ha-neul to master wind manipulation and then to coordinate with the Bone Archers—he smiled and nodded.
“Hehe.”
Praised, Yu Ha-neul grinned with innocent delight.
Just as he was thinking their hard training had paid off, Zombies nearby, drawn by the sound of combat, came rushing over.
“Charge.”
At Lee Gang-hyuk’s command, the Skeletons rushed at the Zombies.
“I’ll leave it to you.”
“Yes!”
Lee Gang-hyuk entrusted their command to Yu Bit-na, and she’s eyes gleamed as she called out.
“Bone Shielder! One step back!”
At her command, the Bone Shielder at the front naturally retreated, and the Zombie’s strike meant for it slashed through empty air.
“Graaaah.”
Stagger.
“Bone Swordsman!”
Scrape!
As the Zombie stumbled, having missed its strike, Yu Bit-na shouted again, and the Bone Swordsmen’s attacks followed, finishing it off.
Even so, Yu Bit-na continued watching the situation, commanding the Skeletons.
Inspired by the children’s efforts—trained only twenty days thus far—Seo Hwa-rin, Seo A-rin, and Kang Pil-du’s attacks followed in quick succession, and the situation was soon resolved.
“Well done. Let’s continue moving.”
Satisfied with the outcome, Lee Gang-hyuk praised the children and headed toward where the Hot Air Balloon lay.
More Zombies continued to appear after that.
But nothing could stop their rising momentum.
And so…….
After passing Dobong Station and the courthouse—retracing Yu Ha-neul’s memory—Seo A-rin brought everyone to a halt.
“There are Yeti about fifty meters into the alley.”
“What’s the distance to where the Hot Air Balloon is?”
“Just a moment……. About the same. Fifty meters.”
“Hmm.”
With Yeti blocking the path to the Hot Air Balloon, Lee Gang-hyuk stroked his chin as he examined the map.
Should they fight?
Should they take a detour?
In the midst of his deliberation, he recalled a large mart to the left. Deciding not to fight and to detour instead, he spoke again.
“Seo A-rin, check the right side. The main road, please.”
“Yes!”
At his words, Seo A-rin sent out a Water Snake to check, and her expression brightened noticeably.
“It’s clear!”
“Then let’s take the right detour.”
“Yes!”
There was no dissent.
They followed Lee Gang-hyuk, their leader.
Thus, detouring via the main road, the group managed to reach the parking lot where the Hot Air Balloon was without encountering the Yeti.
But the moment they spotted the Hot Air Balloon inside the lot, everyone’s expression stiffened.
It was damaged so severely that it was obvious at a glance.
Perhaps that’s why.
“It definitely wasn’t this bad when we landed…….”
Yu Ha-neul checked the Hot Air Balloon’s condition and muttered in disbelief.
Though they’d made an emergency landing due to the sudden blizzard, they’d executed it precisely as Kang Pil-du had taught them…….
Yet somehow the Hot Air Balloon was now wrecked.
Startled, Yu Ha-neul turned to Lee Gang-hyuk, who gently patted the child’s head reassuringly before turning to Kang Pil-du.
“How bad is it?”
“Hmm. It’s completely totaled. Looks like creatures nearby caught the children’s scent and tore it apart.”
Kang Pil-du, who had been examining the Hot Air Balloon, sighed and shook his head.
“Can it be repaired?”
“No. I learned to operate it, but never how to repair it.”
“I see.”
At his reply, Lee Gang-hyuk smiled wryly and let out a sigh.
“We have no choice. We return as is.”
“If only I hadn’t been so stubborn back then……. This wouldn’t have happened……. I’m sorry.”
Suddenly, Yu Ha-neul bowed his head in apology.
He seemed to believe the Hot Air Balloon’s damage was his fault.
At this, Lee Gang-hyuk shook his head as if to say “What are you talking about?” and once more ruffled Yu Ha-neul’s hair.
“It’s not your fault. No one here could have predicted the snow. Besides, we heard it was because of the Yeti. So don’t apologize.”
“……Yes.”
Yu Ha-neul nodded at his words.
At the same time…….
Lee Gang-hyuk turned to Seo A-rin and asked.
“Seo A-rin. Check the route back, please.”
“Yes! One moment.”
Seo A-rin summoned a Water Snake and checked the way they’d come, and her brow furrowed.
“……There are Yeti on the road we came down.”
“What about the other direction?”
“That way too……. The only places without Yeti are here and near Banghak Station.”
Seo A-rin was pointing to where the large mart was located.
There was no need to risk disturbing a lair trying to avoid the Yeti…….
Pointing toward Banghak Station, he spoke.
“Alright. We’ll head down toward Banghak Station and then climb back up along the railway.”
“Yes!”
The route was decided.
Though they’d failed to obtain the Hot Air Balloon, Lee Gang-hyuk’s group prioritized returning safely and, leaving their disappointment behind, walked swiftly toward Banghak Station.
How many minutes had they walked?
As the group passed near a middle school.
The sound of shattering glass rang out from a nearby apartment complex.
Crash!
“!!”
Startled by the sudden noise, they quickly crouched low and surveyed their surroundings.
Compared to the ominous sound, things remained quite quiet, so Lee Gang-hyuk tilted his head—then pointed toward the school’s athletic field.
“Let’s cut across the field and go the other way.”
Nod nod.
Though nothing was visible, Lee Gang-hyuk, believing it better to be cautious, passed through the field. Upon reaching the wall, he furrowed his brow and exhaled.
“It’s higher than I thought. We can’t jump it as is……. We’ll quietly break through and pass. Seo Hwa-rin.”
“Yes. Leave it to me.”
Whoosh.
At Lee Gang-hyuk’s request, she summoned flames and melted the fence installed on the wall.
Meanwhile…….
“Grraaagh?”
Sniff. Sniff sniff.
In the apartment complex where the glass had shattered, a massive Zombie growled and sniffed the air, staring directly at where the group was.
Then it shrieked and came charging toward them at speed.

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