CHAPTER 11 - You Don't Insult a Mother
This woman is so massive, and so are her breasts! They're absolutely gigantic!
A giant woman! Her butt must be huge too! Arghhh! I curse my existence! One of my greatest sexual fantasies is standing right in front of me, and I'll never be able to fulfill it!
W-Well, Zei, tough luck, that's life, always full of disappointments. Ugh… I want to jerk off! This abstinence is killing me!
B-But that doesn't matter right now, Zei.
Idiot, we have a fantasy creature in front of us. A giant woman! A-Awesome.
Will she get mad if I ask her to sit on my face? I could lie and say it's a custom from my world to show respect.
"Hey, are you listening? Why can you talk?"
Idiot, stop picturing the giant naked and get back to reality!
Don't let any stupid comments slip, Zei, or we're dead… Well, deader than we already are.
Kiasan needs us. Save your nonsense for later. Be a good big brother!
"Uh… Y-Yeah… W-Well… Um… How do I put this…? I-I don't know…"
Arghhh! Why did I get so shy?! Those massive breasts are so hypnotizing, but looking at them also makes me feel really shy!
I thought I was used to seeing breasts.
Oh, I know why. These breasts… they're from another world! Hahahahaha…! Haha… Ha… Ugh… I'm definitely going crazy. I don't understand anything anymore.
"Hey, I'm talking to you."
S-She's patting my head. I-I hope she doesn't notice my boner, or I'm dead.
"S-Sorry, I got a bit distracted."
"I'll repeat the question: You don't know?"
"I woke up one day as a zombie, but I can control myself and talk."
A curse and a blessing.
A curse because I'm doomed to live without sex or kisses, and I'm not desperate enough to stoop to necrophilia. God, send me a hot zombie milf over 40!
And a blessing because it lets me live in the zombie apocalypse on easy mode… Well, it was supposed to be easy mode, but the appearance of fantasy creatures ruined everything! Now I have to watch out for pedophile rapist goblins, orcs, and head-chopping elves!
"Zombie? What's a zombie?"
She doesn't know what a zombie is? I guess wherever she's from—another world or alternate dimension—zombies don't exist.
"The living dead."
"You mean the Undead?"
Undead? Oh, yeah, I see. It makes sense she'd know them that way.
"Oh, yeah, I almost forgot to ask… Why are there orcs, shitty goblins, cyclopes, and elves in this world?! You're supposed to be fantasy creatures! You don't exist! And could you do me a favor and sit on my face, beautiful…? Hmmmph!"
T-Thanks for jumping and covering my mouth, Kiasan. That last part slipped out. T-The elf is growling at me. I think I almost died twice.
"We don't exist…? I suspected as much."
The woman stepped away from me and looked around, while I stared at her massive butt.
That woman awakened my horny side. Uwaaah! Don't blame me; anyone would be turned on seeing a giant woman with one of the sexiest bodies I've ever seen…! Uwaaah!
I stepped back and dodged a… k-knife? T-They aimed at… Ugh, yeah, it's pretty noticeable. Sorry for being a healthy teenager!
"Disgusting," the elf said, looking at me with contempt.
I-I'd better keep my distance from that psycho.
"We're no longer in our world… We were affected by summoning magic."
Summoning magic…? Summoning, huh? Hmm…
The same day zombies appeared, fantasy creatures showed up too… Why? There's definitely a connection.
There's no magic in this world, so I think the other world is to blame.
I look at the girls around me. An elf. A cat woman. Wow, that girl is super cute. And a wolf or dog woman. Awesome!
Their ears and tails are so fluffy and adorable. Will they get mad if I try to pet their tails?
Since I like living, I won't, but I'll do it in my imagination… And I'll use it for some +18 stuff too. Heh.
Arghhh! Zei, I know you were close to death, but that's no excuse to act like a mental retard! You've got fantasy creatures in front of you; investigate more, don't waste time!
"Summoning magic? What do you mean?"
"It's the only explanation; we're in another world… Are there only humans and Undead here?"
"If you mean different human races, yeah, just humans. No elves, fairies, beastmen, or giants here. Just humans."
"I'm a Titan, not a giant."
Same thing.
"Well, sorry. No elves, fairies, beastmen, or Titans here. Just humans. Zombies appeared recently. They showed up at the same time as you."
"… This is getting weirder and weirder."
Well… I'd love to stay, but the elf is glaring at me with a furious look. I can feel her bloodlust. If I stay any longer, I'll die. I don't want to die again. Bye, gorgeous. Say hi to your mom for me, and introduce me if she's single. Bye.
"Well, I wish you luck. Bye."
My sword. I can't forget it. Hmm… Found it.
I picked up my sword from the ground.
"I'm out, big-booty. Have a nice day."
"Wait!" the elf shouted.
Huh?
The elf approaches me… even angrier than before! Hey, I thought we were friends now! Don't kill me!
"I-I can control myself! You don't need to kill me! At least let me write my will!"
Uwaaah! The elf took my sword! Hey, that's mine; I got it legally…! Well, almost legally. It's legal now!
"T-This sword…"
Arghhh! She grabbed me by the neck! Damn psycho! What did I do now?!
I was about to crack a joke like, "Oh, you squeeze so nice, mommy," but considering this elf's temper, I'd better avoid it unless I want to lose my head—or worse, the head down below. Ugh, that hurt just imagining it.
"Where did you get this sword?!"
"I-I took it from a zombie. Why…? Oh…"
I get it now. Did she know the cyclops? Is that why she recognized the sword?
"I took it from a zombie cyclops."
"C-Cyclops…? What did you do to her?!"
"She was a zombie! She wasn't alive, so don't get mad! I killed her!"
"You son of a bitch!!"
"My mother was a saint…!! Arghhh!!"
She started hitting me, and I fell to the ground.
Damn psycho, that hurts! I took too much damage and started feeling pain!
Zombie powers, activate your full potential! I don't want to die!
"You son of a bitch!!"
"I said my mother was a saint, you flat-chested shitty elf!!"
"Celes, stop."
Listen to your friend, idiot!
The massive woman pulled the elf away from me, carrying her in her arms. Pfft. Who looks ridiculous now?
Ugh, my arm's twisted and broken. I-I think it's me.
I-It doesn't hurt too much since I'm a zombie, but it hurts!
Shitty elf!!
"Now what am I supposed to tell her daughters?!"
That cyclops woman had daughters? I'd feel guilty, but I did the right thing! She was a zombie; there was no saving her!
"I didn't infect her! She was already a zombie when I found her!"
"But you didn't have to kill her, you piece of shit on legs! We could've lifted her curse!"
Huh? Huh?! They found a cure?!
"Curse?! You have curses?!"
I can save my mom!
"You know how to lift the curse?!"
"No, but I'll find a way to do it!"
… Are you dumb?
"Have you at least confirmed they actually have a curse?"
"No, but it's obvious they do. The curse is spread through bites and scratches. When the Undead bite someone, they pass on the curse," said the giant… I mean, Titan woman.
"… Does your world have technology or electricity?"
"Electricity? What's that?"
"… Does your world have presidents or kings?"
"Kings. What's a president?"
They're ignorant. Medieval world… Ugh…
I took a deep breath and sighed… Ugh…
"You're confusing a curse with a virus, idiot!! They don't have a curse! And when you're infected, your soul leaves…! Leaves…"
My tears started flowing as I realized the horrible truth… I-I forgot… I forgot that.
My mom… she…
"Leaves your body… Your soul vanishes from this world… The cyclops couldn't go back to normal…"
I sat on the ground.
"No one can go back to normal."
My friends… My mom… I can't bring my mom back… There's no need to find a cure; people won't go back to normal.
I'll never get my mom back. I'll never get my old life back… Never…
"My mom… My mom became a zombie forever… I can't bring her back."
"That's what you get for being a murderer! I hope your mom rots in hell!"
… My mom was a really good person.
My dad abandoned her and ran off with another woman when I was born.
She was an orphan. She had no one… She took care of herself since she was little… She worked herself to exhaustion to pay for her studies and get ahead.
She suffered a lot. She didn't have time to hang out with friends… Her whole life was spent working.
And when my dad abandoned her, she didn't give up and kept going.
Thanks to her hard work, I had a good life.
She taught me the values I have.
She was the kindest person I've ever known… And you say she's in hell?
"… Shut up."
"What did you say, idiot?!"
"Don't insult my mom."
"You don't want me to insult that whore? And how are you gonna stop me from mocking that bitch, you son of a bitch? Whore, whore, whore! Right now, hundreds of demons are fucking her, and she's loving it!"
"Shut up!!"
I'll kill you!!
I stood up and hit her with the only fist I had. I'm strong enough to send her flying. She crashed into a tree and started growling louder than before, but I don't care! I'll defend my mom's honor with my life! My mom was a saint, and if she's fucking, it's with angels…! Ew, that didn't sound as cool as I thought. And I didn't need that image in my head! Gross!
"You useless, flat-as-a-board elf!! I won't let you keep insulting her! I can turn you into a zombie with one bite!! Don't provoke me…!! Uwaaah!"
I got kicked in the stomach and went flying.
I crashed into a tree, and Kiasan ran toward me.
Ugh… Stupid Titan. She insulted my mom, and I'm the one who gets kicked. Real fair, huh? Tsk.
"Z-Zei…"
"My mom's not a whore. She's a brave and kind woman… She's not a whore, idiot!!"
"She was, because she's dead now! Hahahahaha!"
"Just like that shitty cyclops woman!"
"You're dead!!"
"And literally, you flat-chested shitty elf!!"
The elf tried to lunge at me, but the Titan grabbed her with her arms. Tsk. I was about to bite her… Ugh… Probably for the best. If I had, these fantasy creatures might take revenge by killing Kiasan.
Zei, calm down, you're not alone; Kiasan's counting on you… And… Mary… Her son…
I don't want to screw this up… Not again.
"Enough. That's enough."
Damn giant. That kick earlier was uncalled for. And yeah, giant! Screw you, I don't respect you anymore!
"I can't trust you."
"Same here, freak."
"Shut up, flat-chest! Don't talk to me!"
"Don't call me flat, you shitty freak!"
"Flat, flat, flat, flat, flat!"
"Watch your back, asshole!"
Damn it… Why aren't elves kind like in light novels? Or at least have huge breasts like in light novels.
I demand to meet busty elves…! Ugh… No… It's not time for stupid comments, Zei.
"Let's go, Kiasan."
I walked away… Wait… I forgot to tell them something important. I hate them, but I don't wish them harm. Well, just that elf; she can rot and go to hell.
I stopped and turned to look at them.
"Don't trust humans. Stick together and don't split up. You're unique creatures. You'll be very valuable to greedy and lustful humans. Don't talk to any humans. They'll try to take advantage of you somehow. There are good humans, but also bad ones. Don't trust someone so easily. And don't fall for sweet words. By the way, if you see a human with more than one girlfriend, especially if those girlfriends are fantasy creatures, run, or you'll end up in his harem."
"What?" said the Titan woman, confused.
"That last part was a joke. Just be careful and don't trust any humans."
"We can take care of ourselves, freak," said the elf.
… Freak… Yeah… I am.
"Ugh… Bye."
I kept walking, and Kiasan took my hand.
"A-Are… y-you… o-okay?"
… I'm still crying… It hurts that they insult the only woman I admire… Admired… No, admire. She's still alive, at least in my heart.
Mom, I hope your soul rests in peace… I'll join you someday.
"Yeah, I'm fine… What about Sato? W-Will he be okay?"
"B-Big w-woman… u-used h-healing… m-magic… B-But… i-it w-wasn't… e-enough."
It wasn't enough? That means…
"… He died?"
"… Yeah."
…
…
…
"Kiasan, let go… I need to do something."
"Y-Yes."
Kiasan let go, and I ran off.
"Wait for me, I'll be back in a minute!"
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(Pov - Kiasan.)
Zei ran away from me… I can feel his helplessness.
He feels guilty for something he could hardly have prevented. It wasn't his fault, but he blames himself.
He's a really good guy. I'm lucky to have met him.
"Zei…"
His personality will let him move forward. I'm sure this won't stop him, and he'll keep going. That's how Zei is; I'm sure he'll be fine soon and…
"I'm useless!! Damn it!! I failed someone again!!! Arghhh!!!"
"Z-Zei…"
His screams… It hurts to hear him like this… "I failed someone again"? Who did he fail?
Zei, it wasn't your fault. You're not God. Blaming yourself will only make your life harder.
He came running back and stood in front of me.
"Done, let's go," he said… smiling.
… He's crying… He's smiling to keep me from worrying.
He took my hand and started walking.
Pretending he's fine so I won't worry… Zei, how much pain are you going through right now?
"I have fire magic now. If I improve my strength and magic, our chances of surviving will increase… Kiasan, my word might not mean much, but… I promise I'll try to protect you. I'll just try… I won't let anyone hurt you again… I'll protect you with my life."
… Zei, you just risked your life to save us from that orc, and you're still willing to do it?
And you saved me from the goblins too… Unconsciously, even though you'd lost control of your body, you reacted to my cry for help and saved me.
I won't be a burden to you.
Thanks to you, I have a new body. Thanks to you, I stopped being a ghost… Thanks to you, I have a new life.
I'll repay you. I'll be your partner. I won't be useless… I don't want you to always have to protect me.
"I-I… w-want… t-to… i-improve m-my… s-skills."
"Yeah… Alright… Let's kill zombies… Let's improve together."
Together… A team… No… Zei is my family.
… Is this what having a family feels like?
When I was a ghost, I envied the families that gathered to eat in the forest.
I wanted something like that. I didn't want to be alone. And thanks to Zei, I'm not alone anymore.
"T-Thanks."
Even though I have the body of a little girl, that won't stop me from being useful to you.
I'll work hard to not be a burden.
Thank you for my new life, Zei. Thank you so much.