Breathing Life into Real Dolls

“Uhm…”

My head throbbed. How long had I been asleep? Upon opening my eyes, I was greeted with an unfamiliar ceiling.

Ah, I quickly remembered where I was. This was Baek Seona’s room.

“Doha! You’re awake! How are you feeling?”

Rena addressed me without using “Master”. This meant someone else was around, probably the room’s owner.

Lifting my head, I saw Rena and Baek Seona sitting side by side next to the bed. Baek Seona appeared shy, her head lowered as she avoided looking at me.

Why was I awake now?

“This is…”

I clearly… spent the night making love with Baek Seona. Overwhelmed by her provocations, I had reached a climax beyond any I had experienced before and ultimately fainted.

Suddenly, I remembered the system alert that had sounded at the end.

It said something about discovering a new function of the Wand of Release…

“Status Window.”

Ding-

[Status Window]

Name: Kim Doha

Age: 28

Height: 178cm

Weight: 68kg

Strength: D+

Endurance: D

Stamina: D

Magic Power: C

Overall Ability Rating: D+

Traits: [Overflowing Vigor: C-], [Wand of Release: S+]

Special Abilities: [Transforming Real Doll into Human: A]

My abilities have experienced significant growth over the past two weeks.

It was evident that even in just a few days, there was a noticeable increase, making 2 weeks a substantial period.

The overall ability rating had now become D+, [Overflowing Vigor] had considerably improved, and [Transforming Real Doll into Human] had now become an A-grade ability.

And the new change I saw was the trait grade for the Wand of Release. It had changed from S to S+.

Immediately, I touched the trait.

Ding-

[Wand of Release]

Trait Rating: S+

Due to the special ability [Transforming Real Doll into a Human], your reproductive organ has become a conduit for a continuous flow of magical energy. As a result, it has evolved into a unique organ that can release magic through climax. This is a feat unparalleled in human history, hence the high rating. What you can achieve with this organ is unknown to anyone. You are the pioneer of this new trait.

Currently discovered functions: [Sperm Control], (NEW) [Ability Awakening]

[Ability Awakening]

The magic embedded in your semen can be absorbed by others. Those who absorb it can enhance their overall physical abilities, increase their magical power, and have a higher chance of awakening special abilities. The timing of awakening a special ability might vary depending on the individual's unique capability and the efficiency of magic absorption.

“My goodness…!”

[Ability Awakening], in simple terms, was the ‘ability to awaken others’.

By allowing those without abilities to continuously absorb my semen, I could facilitate their awakening.

And this power emerged after the intense encounter with Baek Seona yesterday. Could it be…

“Seona, did you notice any changes?”

Baek Seona, who had been lowering her head, reacted with surprise at my call.

“Wha-what!? Uh, well… it’s a bit sore down there, but I’m happy…”

Baek Seona sat awkwardly, probably due to the discomfort from our continuous lovemaking. I was glad she felt happy, but that wasn’t what I was asking about.

“Try saying ‘Status Window’.”

“Huh? Status Window… eek!”

That reaction was clear. I urged her immediately.

“Share it with me using the share button on the top right.”

“Ah, yes!”

After a brief wait, a message popped up.

['Baek Seona' has shared the status window with you.]

[Accept / Decline]

Without hesitation, I clicked on ‘Accept’.

Ding-!

[Status Window]

Name: Baek Seona

Age: 21

Height: 164cm

Weight: 47kg

Strength: F-

Endurance: F-

Stamina: F

Magic Power: E+

Overall Ability Rating: F+

Trait: [Moral Command: D+]

Special Ability: [Land of Hope: C-]

[Moral Command]

Trait Rating: D+

Your outstanding moral compass has manifested as a trait.

You receive a modified ability score for actions deemed morally correct.

※ The modified ability score obtained through this trait is not reflected in the status window.

[Land of Hope]

Ability Rating: C-

You can establish a 'Land of Hope' wherever you desire.

You can only maintain one 'Land of Hope'; re-establishment requires 30 days.

'Land of Hope' manifests in a spherical shape, encompassing both above and below the ground. Its size is determined by the user's magical power, ability rating, and modified ability scores.

The effects of the 'Land of Hope' are as follows:

1. Individuals not granted permission by the user cannot enter the Land of Hope.

2. The user can designate a specific area as a water source, allowing water to flow from it.

3. You can register livestock and crops, manage them, and expedite their growth.

4. Random spaces within the 'Land of Hope' have a low probability of producing rare resources.

※ The effects of 'Land of Hope' can be nullified by a more potent ability.

“My goodness…”

“This can’t be…!”

As I lifted my head from the status window, I saw Baek Seona staring at me with a shocked expression. I must’ve had a similar look on my face.

We were in desperate need of a resource provider, given the dwindling food supplies and unpredictable water supply.

And now, Baek Seona has suddenly become a resource provider.

Moreover, it wasn’t just some simple F or E grade ability that only provided resources.

It was an ability that allowed Baek Seona to selectively admit people and repel outsiders, essentially acting as a shelter.

An ability rated at C- grade right from the start.

Considering my ability, [The Power to Turn Real Dolls into People], started at C grade, her ability was only one step below my life-giving power.

‘A safe shelter in a zombie apocalypse world… this is… an overpowered ability.’

Confusion filled Baek Seona’s eyes.

“How did I… all of a sudden…?”

“Ah…”

Everyone who had awakened abilities did so within 3 days after the emergence of zombies. No matter how much one scoured the internet, there were no cases of people awakening after that period.

Meaning Baek Seona’s sudden awakening was undoubtedly an exceptional circumstance.

I hesitated for a moment.

‘…Should I reveal my ability to Baek Seona?’

My contemplation was brief.

A woman who loves me. Kinder and more considerate than anyone else. A woman whose traits have even manifested as special abilities.

If I couldn’t trust Baek Seona, then who could I trust?

I explained everything to her, from my power [The Power to Turn Real Dolls into People] to the [Wand of Release].

Baek Seona listened intently with a serious expression.

Finally, as my explanation ended, she spoke.

“…So, Rena is…”

Baek Seona hesitated, seemingly finding it hard to accept that Serena was a created being.

However, Serena responded with a pure, innocent expression.

“That’s right, sis. I am a creation to whom the Master gave life. He also gave me the name Serena. Kim Rena is just the Korean version.”

“Ah… Serena…”

“Hehe. It’s a pretty name, right?”

“Yes. It suits you very well, Serena.”

“Thank you, sis!”

With that, Baek Seona became privy to all our secrets. She seemed confused, her brow furrowed as she grappled with the unexpected revelations.

“So, the reason I awakened my ability is because of the, um, semen… I received from Doha oppa?”

“Why are you being shy now? Semen. I filled you up until your belly was full, Seona.”

“……”

Baek Seona’s face turned bright red, and she playfully hit my shoulder as if to say I shouldn’t have said that.

“…Thank you, oppa.”

Her voice was barely audible.

“…Huh?”

When I asked back, she raised her head and said loudly,

“Thank you! For filling me up so much…!”

“Ah, ah… Just let me know whenever.”

At my words, Serena raised her hand excitedly. I momentarily held Serena back and focused on what Baek Seona continued to say.

“You see… I’ve been pondering. What can I do to help? I suggested rescuing people, but was it alright for someone without any abilities like me to say such things?”

“……”

Her voice started to waver as she continued.

“What would the extermination team think? After all, they are the ones who have to carry out the rescue operation. Would they think I’m overstepping my bounds by suggesting this…?”

Finally, clear tears formed and dropped onto her lap as she sat with her legs together.

“Food… will increasingly become scarce… If we rescue more people and there are more mouths to feed… In the end, won’t everyone blame me for it? These are the thoughts… that keep… consuming me… sob.”

“Seona.”

I got up from the bed and approached Baek Seona. Silently, I embraced her. Serena, without saying a word, held her hand.

“I’ve been in your shoes too. We pushed forward together because I agreed with your opinion. We bear the responsibility together. So, don’t carry all this weight alone in your heart.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Serena joined in.

“I’ll share in the responsibility the Master bears. Because that’s my happiness. So, it’s not a burden you bear alone, Seona sis.”

Surrounded by Serena and me, Baek Seona lifted her tear-streaked face. Her tears didn’t stop, but her expression was brightly smiling.

“Both of you… thank you so much…”

It was a heartwarming smile.

“So, shall we try using the ability right away?”

“Just a moment.”

“Huh? Do you need to prepare something?”

“No, it’s not that…”

I shared the status window with Baek Seona and carefully read it again.

[Land of Hope]. Definitely a broken ability. In a zombie apocalypse, it secured a safe zone exclusive to oneself. Not only could it block zombies, but it could also prevent other ability users from entering.

But there was a loophole. While the ability could deny outsiders, it was vulnerable to those already granted entry.

We were currently going around nearby office-tels for rescue operations.

What if a powerful ability user feigned being trapped in an office-tel with malicious intent, wanting us to rescue them?

And then attacked Baek Seona with the intention of neutralizing [Land of Hope]?

The chances were low. But the mere possibility was the problem.

Protecting Baek Seona 24/7 was also an impossible task.

In conclusion…

“We must keep it a secret that [Land of Hope] is someone’s special ability. Except for the three of us here, no one should know.”

This was the solution to protect Baek Seona.