I Spread my Genes to Level Up in the Apocalypse

Yuna's condition that she faced was also something that Ray had faced when he awakened; the problem was that it was even more terrifying than his.

If not for his healing using the healer skill he had gained from spreading his genes, then it might really traumatise her to the point that she will go crazy.

Awakening as a S-class skill wasn't easy as well.

Yuna was covered in sweat as she tightly gripped Ray's hand to feel the warmth that she longed for.

Her expression of pain really made Ray, who wasn't feeling the pain, feel the pain, making his scalp tingle, and this was when he was using his healing skill.

Compared to her, the awakening of Gina, Kate, and Daisy was almost without a hitch; they didn't even feel any pain.

"I am glad that I only awakened an E-class skill." Ray muttered in his heart.

Soon under his eyes, her condition gradually recovered, returning to normal.

Yuna slowly opened her eyes to see Ray in front of her, which made a warm smile appear on her face.

"Are you fine?" Ray pulled his hand that was tightly being grasped by Yuna, pulling her upward towards him.

"I am fine now." Yuna nodded her head as she shyly lowered her head again. "Thank you."

"You don't have to thank me."

Ray chuckled with mysterious eyes while looking at her before he changed the subject again, "Seeing that you are so nervous, are you an introvert?"

"Mhm."

She silently nodded her head again, her finger fidgeting again, not daring to look at Ray again.

Ray smiled and didn't say much. Not only was she an introvert, but she was also kind-hearted.

If this were before the apocalypse, she would have been the perfect wife; unfortunately, this was the apocalypse.

Even if she awakened as an S-class, she wouldn't survive the winter.

Ray gently propped her chin up to face him, a bright smile still on his face. "You should smile; you'll look even more beautiful."

"Eh, thanks." Yuna was stunned as she looked into Ray's dark pupils, seeing her own reflection.

The introvert battery in her was going low with her face already flushed.

"Let's return to the base first, and then we'll relocate."

Ray hugged her and was about to head back.

"Umm, I can walk by myself."

"You're too slow," Ray commented lightly as Yuna screamed at the top of her lungs, the wind hitting her as they moved.

"You need to handle at least this much."

Yuna felt her entire world spinning, and she looked at the blurry figure of Ray with a slight pout on her face. "Your speed is too fast."

"I'll show you how long I can last," Ray said with a mysterious smile.

"What do you mean?" Yuna thought to herself, her heart racing as she looked around, only to find herself already in the settlement. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

"Ray," Freya called out, directly embracing him the moment he appeared in front of her.

"Hmm, we're leaving now. Go inform everyone."

"Alright." Freya nodded with a smile and quickly began making arrangements for the girls who had chosen to follow Ray from the settlement, as well as his own women.

Ray had to admit that Freya was quite skilled in leadership and management.

Although managing the Awakened women was beyond her capabilities, she excelled at organising the unawakened girls, making it a suitable job for her.

In just a few hours, all the arrangements were made, and Freya gave Ray a rough estimate of the number of girls present.

"I have to say, Ray, your lust is really boundless with the number of women you have," Freya remarked with a mysterious smile.

Ray turned towards her calmly. "Just say it."

"It has crossed the three digits. If you count me and the other awakened women, as well as the woman you're embracing, the total is 103."

"Not bad," he nodded, hugging Yuna even tighter as her sweet fragrance wafted into his nose.

"Umm," Yuna felt a little awkward but leaned on his chest, a warm feeling spreading through her heart.

It was the first time she felt truly protected, and she wanted this feeling to last forever. Her lips gradually curved into a smile without her even noticing.

Freya pouted, clear jealousy in her eyes.

"Are you just going to say 'Not bad'? How many women do you even need?" Freya asked.

"As many as I can get," Ray replied proudly. "I need to repopulate the human race. Tell me a better way to do that?"

"This..." Freya found herself speechless, unable to think of a retort.

Ray's words, though bold, seemed somewhat convincing and were quite convincing as well for a moment she believed him as well.

"But can your body even handle it?"

"You dare to doubt my abilities?" Ray's smile, which didn't look like a smile, sent a shudder down Freya's back.

"We are all ready, Ray," Vanessa's voice cut in as she and the other girls finished preparing.

"Let's go," Ray said lightly, scooping Yuna up into a princess carry.

"Are you going to carry her all the way?" Vanessa frowned.

"Yes."

"..."

"Luckily, it looks like I'm saved," Freya sighed in relief.

"I'll take care of you when we get back, Freya," Ray said with an amused smile, turning to her.

A bitter smile crept onto her lips. "Looks like I can't escape it," she muttered, feeling some frustration.

When they went outside, Greg was already waiting with some of his subordinates, as well as some woman behind him.

These were the ones who hadn't chosen to follow Ray, and some were a little too unattractive to his tastes and weren't selected by Freya.

Ray didn't lack women and if they didn't follow him now it's fine he won't force them to do it.

"Boss, you're finally here," Greg said enthusiastically.

"Hmm, did you arrive so soon?"

"Yeah, we haven't been waiting too long," Greg replied with an awkward smile.

At this moment, one of the men stepped forward with a ferocious expression.

"We've been waiting for almost half an hour already, and that's 'not long'?"

"And you are?" Ray glanced at the man silently.

"I... I..." The man stammered.

"His name is Rex!" one of the others behind him shouted almost immediately, a sneer on their faces.

"Damn it, those bastards," Rex cursed in his heart.

He would be confident if he had support, but standing alone, the pressure was overwhelming.

They had backed him just moments ago to take the stage, but now they had betrayed him in the blink of an eye.

"Oh, so you're Rex," Ray said with a silent nod. "Let's go now."

"Yes," Greg responded, giving Rex a sharp look that made his face turn extremely pale with nervousness.

"He's lenient; he won't do anything to me..." Rex consoled himself.

In truth, the only reason they followed Greg was because of his terrifying strength. If not for that, they would never have followed him.

What he feared was the deterrent power of Greg, not Greg himself.

Ray didn't pay much attention to the others as they silently made their way to a corner of the city and settled into several apartments.

"We're going to escape under the cover of night," Ray spoke to Greg calmly, giving him a few instructions before carrying Yuna's soft body to the best floor available.

This one even had a mini pool on the floor. Once they arrived, he finally let her go.

"Are you fine?"

"Yeah." Yuna stretched her body, the crisp sound of her joints echoing softly.

Ray looked out the window. "I'll be honest with you—would you allow me to do it with you?"

"What?" Yuna tilted her head cutely, clearly confused.

"The thing a man and a woman do," Ray said lightly.

Immediately, Yuna's cheeks reddened. Though she was an introvert, she was still an adult and knew exactly what Ray was referring to.

"Isn't this going too fast?"

Yuna knew in her heart that this was inevitable, especially since Freya had mentioned it directly, but still, she felt it was a little too soon.

"Why wait for the inevitable?" Ray turned to her and hugged her again, finding her soft body quite comforting one of the best actually.

His main reason, however, was to spread his genes and gain any skills that might help him out of their current predicament.

Even Ray wasn't fully confident he could escape from the army especially with all this woman.

His stamina and regeneration had limits, and there were five other Awakeners with unknown powers. The general, too, seemed to possess a powerful skill.

Even with the undead, he needed mutation energy, which could eventually run dry—especially the Level Two Raven, which had nearly depleted his reserves.

"Yes," Yuna shyly lowered her head, accepting Ray's touch with an embarrassed expression.

Ray's hands moved to some of her more sensitive areas, and within just a few minutes, she was almost entirely naked.