Surviving the Apocalypse as an All-Time Best Overpowered Necromancer - Chapter 107

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Episode 107
107. A Day in December (8)
“I’m late. My apologies.”
“Not at all.”
Park Mu-jin, arriving at Banghak Station, apologized first to Lee Gang-hyuk, who had been waiting.
He’d rushed as much as he could, but snow piled on the tracks had delayed him.
Lee Gang-hyuk bowed his head in thanks simply for the reinforcement, and when Park Mu-jin did the same, Jeong A-ram approached.
“Where are those people?”
Her question brimmed with fury.
‘Thank goodness.’
Lee Gang-hyuk felt relief that Jeong A-ram was unharmed, but seeing her expression full of anger, he instinctively grasped that she too was a victim of Chungmuro’s attack, and he shook his head.
“We haven’t pinpointed their location yet, but they’re definitely somewhere nearby.”
“Hmm.”
At those words, Park Mu-jin let out a small groan and then turned to Kim Se-jin beside him.
“Any expected locations?”
Having once belonged to Chungmuro, Kim Se-jin might know the kinds of places they’d go.
“They’ve probably gone to draw a sigil.”
At the answer, Kim Se-jin glanced up at the tallest building, and Park Mu-jin nodded, turning to Jeong A-ram.
“Check it out.”
“Yes!”
The order given, Jeong A-ram opened her eyes wide, peering at the building’s rooftop.
“Hawk Eye!”
Using the skill that any Ranger Class Awakener possessed as a basic ability—one that let her identify distant enemies with a hawk’s gaze—Jeong A-ram scanned the rooftop and soon, as if something had caught her attention, she cried out.
“They’re on the rooftop. They haven’t spotted us yet, I think.”
“Whoosh.”
Swish.
The moment he heard her report, Park Mu-jin gave a short whistle.
Immediately, Awakeners from the Jungnang-gu Alliance dispersed, concealing themselves behind the building.
“Let’s hide ourselves as well.”
Nod, nod.
Lee Gang-hyuk, nodding at the words, followed Park Mu-jin while bringing Kang Pil-du and Seo Hwa-rin along, and once they’d concealed themselves in the building, Park Mu-jin asked.
“Have you assessed their combat strength?”
“We’ve confirmed their ice and water attributes, but the remaining one is unclear.”
Since Kang Pil-du had witnessed Chungmuro Awakeners fighting yetis, he answered in Lee Gang-hyuk’s stead.
His expression, however, was not particularly bright—because of what had happened before.
Park Mu-jin too seemed to recall Kang Pil-du then, and he bowed his head with a bitter expression.
“You’re the one who requested support before. At that time, we’d only just established ourselves, so we couldn’t move readily. I apologize for that.”
“Why bring up old grievances now…?”
Kang Pil-du, not expecting an apology, looked away and grumbled awkwardly.
Then he let out a sigh and nodded.
“…But since you did, I’ll accept it.”
The one who’d killed his lover had died by Lee Gang-hyuk’s hand and become a zombie.
Yet he’d vowed to take revenge on the group to which that person had belonged, so he desperately needed the Jungnang-gu Alliance’s strength.
With Kang Pil-du agreeing to let the matter rest, a relieved Park Mu-jin glanced at Lee Gang-hyuk.
‘I’m not sure why he’s here with us, but either way, it’s fortunate things are working out.’
The fact that Lee Gang-hyuk had requested reinforcement was proof that he trusted them, but since Lee Gang-hyuk’s arrival had been postponed until spring, Park Mu-jin had apologized quickly to maintain the relationship until then.
“Everyone, gather.”
“Yes.”
Relieved that the situation was developing as intended, Park Mu-jin gathered his team and began planning their entry into the building.
“We’ll split into two teams…”
Since they’d already been there once before, there was no obstacle to formulating the strategy.
‘I don’t need to step forward myself.’
Lee Gang-hyuk did not come forward.
His team consisted of at most three people.
Since most were Awakeners belonging to the Jungnang-gu Alliance, he thought it right that Park Mu-jin take command. On the other hand, it was a chance to observe their abilities, so he’d decided to hold back and watch from behind.
‘He knows when to step forward and when not to.’
Light laugh.
Park Mu-jin, thinking that Lee Gang-hyuk was being considerate, continued with his plan.
“Yu Seol-hwa. You’re Team Two’s captain.”
“Yes.”
Lee Gang-hyuk’s group would ascend the stairs together with Park Mu-jin’s team, while Yu Seol-hwa and Jeong A-ram would take the opposite staircase and meet at the top floor.
“Is there anything else you’d like to add?”
After formulating the strategy, Park Mu-jin asked Lee Gang-hyuk.
Just as Lee Gang-hyuk had been considerate, he was being considerate to the captain of his team.
Lee Gang-hyuk, who had been silent, shrugged, then expressed his concern.
“Not particularly… but if I may add one thing, it’s possible they have allies. It might be good to have someone guarding the rear.”
“Hmm.”
For a moment, Park Mu-jin stroked his chin.
Certainly, caution was necessary.
And for good reason—
Most marauders of the Chungmuro Alliance operated alone.
But the ones here are three. There must be a reason they’re moving together.
Park Mu-jin, judging they might be scouts, nodded.
“Lee Se-jin, Park Yu-ram.”
“Yes!”
The named pair bowed their heads and immediately scattered in different directions.
‘Hmm. These are quite high-level individuals.’
Judging by their movements, they seemed to be approaching at least Level 30.
Of course, being Ranger Class, they might have a skill that boosts movement speed.
But from the fact that Park Mu-jin named these two personally, there’s no doubt they’re skilled.
‘Acting casual while watching everything.’
Reassured, Lee Gang-hyuk nodded naturally, and Park Mu-jin let out a dry laugh while drawing his weapon.
“Then, let’s begin.”
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
With those words, the group divided into two teams of ten and dispersed, and Lee Gang-hyuk’s party hurried to catch up with them.
* * *
“You seeing anything?”
“…Not even an ant. Where the hell are these bastards hiding?”
Bang!
In response to the man’s question, the woman suddenly grew irritated and kicked at the railing.
Despite standing there for over an hour, they’d found no trace.
Perhaps because of that.
The anticipation of facing strong opponents had soon transformed into irritation and anger, and as her anger grew, her confidence began to wane. The man sighing inwardly regretted this when a standing figure calmed her.
“When the sun sets, traces will appear.”
“We’d prefer to find them before that.”
The woman pouted at his words, and the man sighed and asked in return.
“Any word from headquarters?”
“They said to wait until they arrive. Something about the Jungnang-gu Alliance. Well, they won’t be late.”
Scoffing at the Jungnang-gu Alliance, the woman’s brow furrowed.
“Captain Kim Tae-sik is not someone to underestimate.”
The man, who had been a teammate of Kim Tae-sik when he once belonged to the Chungmuro Alliance, spoke with a bitter smile, recalling the strength he’d witnessed then.
“Follow the main force’s orders. We wait.”
“Fine. Got it.”
“…Understood.”
The two answered readily enough, but their eyes held clear dissatisfaction.
“Hm.”
Then, as if a way to cure boredom had occurred to her, the woman gestured downward with her chin, and the man’s expression brightened.
“Captain, may we use the restroom for a moment?”
“Me too!”
The two requested permission from the man, and with a sigh, he shook his head reluctantly granting it.
“…Don’t be long coming back up.”
“Yes!”
* * *
‘Water?’
While ascending the stairs, Lee Gang-hyuk immediately stopped Park Mu-jin upon spotting puddles pooling on the floor.
“Wait.”
“What’s wrong?”
Park Mu-jin, puzzled by the sudden halt, questioned him, and Lee Gang-hyuk pointed to the puddles.
“Those puddles are suspicious.”
“Huh?”
Everyone tilted their heads, unsure why puddles would be strange, so Lee Gang-hyuk continued.
“It might be a trap laid by a water attribute Awakener.”
“Ah! That’s true.”
At his words, Seo Hwa-rin immediately caught on, and Kang Pil-du let out a sigh.
“…Is that the one I fell for before?”
“Possibly.”
When they’d first pursued Lee Gang-hyuk’s group, there had been an occasion where they used Seo A-rin’s ability to create puddles and subdue him.
Of course…
That had been thanks to Electric’s skill.
As Lee Gang-hyuk stepped on the puddle and gave away their position, it seemed a water attribute Awaker might have laid this as a trap to detect intruders, and Park Mu-jin nodded.
“Inform the other team.”
“Yes.”
That moment.
The sound of an Iron Door closing came from above.
“….”
Those who wondered if they’d been discovered held their breath, suppressing their presence as much as possible, and strained to listen to the situation.
Then…
From above came laughter mixed with moans, and everyone’s expression hardened.
Lee Gang-hyuk, Seo Hwa-rin, and Kang Pil-du were no different from the others.
‘What…’
It was absurd.
Honestly…
At first, he thought he’d misheard. But the repeated sounds made clear it wasn’t a mistake.
‘Crazy.’
Lee Gang-hyuk furrowed his brow and observed Park Mu-jin, who immediately pointed to the two people at the front, gesturing upward.
It meant to subdue them first.
Nod.
Whoosh.
The two nodded and quietly ascended without a sound.
Shortly after.
“You bastard! Water Shot!”
“Ice Cannon!”
Bang!
Crash!
The sound of fighting erupted.
As the approaching team attacked, those above retaliated with counterattacks.
“Advance!”
Tap.
Tap-tap-tap.
At Park Mu-jin’s brief command, the waiting Jungnang-gu Alliance members rapidly ascended the stairs to support those who’d gone up first.
“Damn it.”
“Ice Wall!”
Fearing she would die if things continued, the woman erected an ice wall to block them, then hastily dressed and fled through the open Iron Door.
As those blocked by the ice wall tried to use skills, Seo Hwa-rin activated her skill first.
“Burst Burn!”
Whoosh.
She didn’t need to melt all the ice—just opening a passage for people to cross. Seo Hwa-rin aimed flames at the center of the ice wall.
Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop.
Crash!
The ice wall shattered in moments, and the path opened. People crouched low and pursued the two.
“Clear!”
At the cry of those who’d carefully crossed through the Iron Door, the second wave rapidly advanced, establishing formation and raising shields.
“Clear!”
With the repeated call, those forming up began advancing slowly.
“Ice Cannon!”
“Water Shot!”
Then, from nearby hiding spots, the two unleashed a barrage.
Bang!
“Ugh.”
Not only was their resistance fierce, but the synergy between their two attributes was excellent, preventing those with shields from advancing easily.
“Aqua Barrier!”
“Ice!”
Crackle.
After deploying Aqua Barrier not on themselves but on those holding shields, they froze them with their skills, and the people’s feet became encased in ice.
Unable to advance, Kang Pil-du sighed and drew his sword.
“I’ll handle this.”
Whoosh.
Using Stealth to conceal himself, Kang Pil-du attempted to circle around, keeping maximum distance from the formation.
But the moment his foot touched the water pooled on the floor—
“There’s a Stealth user! Die!!”
The man, immediately detecting it, roared and unleashed skills at Kang Pil-du.
‘Now!’
The moment the man’s attention shifted to Kang Pil-du, Lee Gang-hyuk’s eyes flashed and he activated his skill.
“Flesh Melting!”
Sizzle—!
“Ahhh!”
“Ice!”
With the man distracted, his right wrist began to melt, and the woman immediately froze the melting flesh with her skill.
Perhaps taking advantage of that opening—
“Lunar Crescent Slash!”
Shhhing—!
A massive golden crescent slash hurtled toward them, and the woman squeezed her eyes shut.
She sensed death.
That was when—
“Ha!”
Crash.
Someone rushed to their side and easily parried Park Mu-jin’s slash.
The man, extending his sword, laughed at recognizing the technique.
“Park Mu-jin, is it?”
“…It’s been a while.”
Recognizing the man, Park Mu-jin stepped forward.
‘He’s strong.’
Seeing Park Mu-jin’s tense, hardened expression, Lee Gang-hyuk realized he might be the more powerful of the two, and his own expression stiffened.

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