The Daily Life of the Demon King

Alex, Nobuna, and Red were chatting with Seol and Jinie—well, mostly it was Alex who was talking. He wanted to learn more about Murim, as his knowledge was limited to manhwa and books about Korean martial arts. But as he listened to Seol and Jinie's stories about the world of Murim, he was surprised to realize that his assumptions weren't that far from reality.

While they chatted, Alex suddenly felt like someone was eavesdropping on them. He immediately knew who it was. Behind the door, hidden in the shadows, stood Old Man Kwon. He had come to check on Seol and Jinie, but upon hearing the cheerful voices of his granddaughter and the young lady, and their friendly conversation with new acquaintances, he decided not to interrupt. He just stayed behind the door, like the stoic grandfathers do—unwilling to show their softer side.

Alex understood him perfectly. Behind all that strictness was genuine care for Jinie.

After chatting a bit more, Alex stood up, ready to leave—he wanted to go find something else to do.

"Already leaving?" Seol asked, a hint of sadness in her voice as she looked at him.

To her, Alex was more than just a savior. He had not only cured her of the illness that had plagued her since childhood but had accepted her and the rest of the Sun-Woo Clan without any conditions or demands. During this time, she had come to understand what kind of person Alex was. He helped others not for gain, but simply because he wanted to. And from the stories her people told, she realized that Alex always took on the heaviest burdens himself, never shifting responsibility onto others.

In today's world—ravaged by a zombie apocalypse—it was hard to find someone who not only ensured people's safety but also taught them to protect themselves and gave them a chance at a new life.And what about the events on the South Korean border? After the city was evacuated, he alone had held back a horde of millions so that the rescued people could escape. That wasn't something anyone could ever forget.

Alex looked at Seol. He could see she didn't want to let him go. And he understood that what she felt wasn't just gratitude. Her emotions were more complex—deeper.

He turned to Jinie—she didn't look thrilled about his departure either. Alex knew she didn't interact much with people her age back in the clan. The only one who'd always been around was her older brother Ha-Il, ever since Old Man Kwon brought her back to the clan.

"What's with those faces?" Alex asked with a smirk. "It's like we'll never see each other again. We're on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean—it's not that hard to find me. Come visit anytime."

"You're right," Seol nodded with a gentle smile. "I feel much better now, and I'm no longer afraid of passing out again."

"Hmph… who even wants to look for you," Jinie muttered, crossing her arms.

Alex gave her a blank stare. He had dealt with enough tsundere girls in his life to know that such words often hid completely different feelings.He thought maybe it was time to introduce Seol and Jinie to other girls their age—to help them get used to a more peaceful life. The Sun-Woo Clan, in essence, was part of the past…But he wasn't going to tell them that.

Jinie snorted and turned away when she noticed his gaze. Seol, watching her, smiled softly. During all the time they had spent in the hospital room, Jinie had always been by her side, supporting her.

"I think you two should meet some girls your age. Like Miu and Renka," Alex suggested with a warm smile.

"Who are they?" Jinie asked with interest.

"Miu is the granddaughter of the legendary master Hayato Furinji. And Renka is the daughter of that old pervert Ma Kensei. In short, they're also from the martial arts world, just from a different side of it."

"Master Kwon told stories about Hayato Furinji," Seol smiled, recalling her childhood. "When I was little, he would often share stories about their encounters… even how they fought each other."

"And who won?" Nobuna asked with curiosity.

"Hmph! Of course, my grandpa did," Jinie answered proudly, snorting.

Alex glanced at Jinie and just shook his head. He could clearly sense the emotions coming from old man Kwon — the praise from his granddaughter clearly pleased him. But Alex wasn't one to play along with fantasies. He was more the type to shatter illusions and bring people back to harsh reality.

Seol shifted her gaze to Jinie, hesitating — should she tell the truth? Should she ruin the girl's faith in her grandfather's strength? She met Alex's eyes and realized he knew how that fight had really ended. Only Jinie still believed her grandfather was an unbeatable master.

"Jinie, I don't want to crush your dreams…" Alex began, "but Hayato isn't called a martial arts legend for nothing. He's the pinnacle all masters strive toward. Even after all these years, he remains a living legend. Even Han Chun-Woo, known as the 'Dragon of Nine Arts,' would have a 90% chance of losing to him."

"You're lying!" Jinie shouted, baring her teeth.

Alex calmly pointed at Red, signaling her to show the facts. He knew the Evil Corporation's database had detailed information on the Sun-Woo Clan, Hayato, and even Han Chun-Woo. And Red could simulate a fight based on those data points.

Seol and Jinie exchanged glances, then looked at the girl with short white hair and icy blue eyes who had been silently sitting and occasionally feeding Alex snacks. It was hard for them to believe she held all that information.

Red understood Alex's hint and began running a simulation of a battle between Hayato and Han Chun-Woo. Just as Alex had said, Han's chance of winning turned out to be less than 10%, confirming his words.

"You've got to be kidding me…" Jinie muttered. "Then what are your chances of beating Elder Hayato?"

"One hundred percent," Red answered in a calm, monotone voice.

"How strong are you…?" Seol asked in shock.

"I erased a city on the South Korean border by myself," Alex replied with a shrug. "You do the math."

Jinie leaned back in her chair with a tired sigh. Her admiration for her grandfather was sincere, but even she understood that Kwon wouldn't be able to destroy an entire city alone. But Alex… he had done just that — during a battle against a multimillion-strong undead army.

Alex caught the expression on Jinie's face, and as usual, he understood — his strength always left people in awe. He had never liked showing it off. Because once people knew what you were capable of, they'd start fearing you — even if they acted friendly on the surface.

Seol noticed it too. She realized that Alex wasn't just secretive — he deliberately kept his power in the shadows. With abilities like his, his name would've already shaken the martial arts world… if he wanted it to.

"Well then," Alex sighed, "if you ever want to meet Miu and Renka, it won't be a problem. You're around the same age. And you, Seol, it's time to stop lounging in the hospital bed all day. You're fine now, so quit lying down all the time."

"Alright, I'll remember that," Seol smiled, looking at him warmly.

Alex said goodbye to the girls, then, pulling Nobuna and Red along, he left the room. In the hallway, he noticed Elder Kwon, who seemed to have been eavesdropping on the whole conversation. Alex silently nodded at him and continued walking without slowing his pace.

He pulled out his phone, glanced at the time, and realized how much time had passed with idle chatter. He shifted his gaze to the smiling Nobuna, who walked confidently beside him, her shoulders squared.

When they returned to the game room, Alex noticed that Nobukatsu had already recovered. But the look he gave his sister was full of fear. Nobuna ignored it, returned to the table, and tried to rejoin the game, but the kids were resolute. This time, they stood their ground in defense of their "Galactic Monopoly" and fought back.

Alex and Red sat down nearby, deciding to watch as Nobuna argued with the group of children while Nagahide and Katsuie struggled to stop her.

Alex could hardly contain his laughter as he watched Nobuna desperately try to squeeze into the game while Nagahide and Katsuie failed to stop her. The funniest part wasn't even that — the children adamantly refused to play with her, which only made Nobuna angrier and even more stubborn, demanding to be included.

Alex smiled and shifted his gaze to Nobukatsu, who, though not participating in the small chaos, clearly supported the other kids' attempts to "expel" his sister. Nagahide cast a pleading look at Alex, asking for help, but he just raised his hands, signaling that he had no intention of getting involved.

Well, it wasn't every day you saw an adult woman arguing with a group of kids over the right to play a board game.

But Nagahide didn't give up — she kept drilling Alex with her eyes. Sighing, he finally got up from his seat, walked around the table, and approached Nobuna. Without much effort, he lifted her under the armpits, as if she were a cat.

"Alright, Nobuna, let the kids play in peace. You're already an adult — it's time to let the younger ones have their turn," Alex said, holding her up.

"But I want a rematch! This time, I'm definitely going to win!" Nobuna protested, trying to break free.

"You'll get your chance. But not now," Alex answered calmly, not releasing her.

Nobuna looked at him with a furrowed brow, demanding freedom. Alex met her gaze with his own, full of patience and confidence. Realizing she wouldn't be able to convince him, the girl gave up and allowed herself to be dragged away.

The kids threw grateful looks at Alex, as if he had just defeated their greatest enemy. Just in case, Alex suggested to Nobuna that they take a walk so she wouldn't try to interfere again. To his surprise, she agreed almost immediately. Katsuie and Nagahide also decided to join them.

The four of them made their way up to the main deck. Alex wanted not only to pass the time but also to get to know his new companions better. Time flew by in the company of the girls. He learned a lot about Nobuna, Katsuie, and Nagahide, and he had to admit — he even enjoyed their company.

When evening came and it was time for dinner, the trio of girls said their goodbyes and headed toward the dining room. Alex, watching them for a moment, also decided to head back.

As soon as he returned to the captain's bridge, he was immediately surrounded by the girls, all asking where he'd been. Alex smirked and calmly explained that he had spent his time with Nobuna. The girls exchanged meaningful glances and couldn't resist joking:

"You shouldn't kidnap princesses, someone might have questions," one of them said with a sly smile.

Alex gave them a blank look.

"I may be the Demon King, but that doesn't mean I go around kidnapping princesses..." he muttered.

This was met with a collective laugh — of course, no one believed him.

Deciding not to argue, Alex changed the subject:

"So, what have you been doing while we were gone?"

It turned out there was nothing special. The girls had just been lounging and resting after sunbathing.

"By the way, Miu, Renka... I think you should meet a couple of girls," Alex suddenly remembered. "Actually, two. Seol and Jinie."

"You want us to befriend them... because you like them?" Renka asked, squinting and smirking.

Alex's eye twitched. Even Miu looked at him as if confirming Renka's words.

He sighed heavily and started explaining. He told them about Seol — the girl who had suffered from an illness for most of her life and had never been able to live a normal one. Although she looked like a child on the outside, she was actually seventeen.

The story touched the girls. Alex had managed to evoke sympathy.

He also mentioned Jinie — a girl who had always tried to impress her grandfather and had diligently trained, forgetting about a normal youth. She didn't have any friends her age, and the only person close to her was her older brother, Ha-Il.

After hearing him out, Miu and Renka nodded, genuinely moved by the stories.

"Alright. I'll try to befriend them," Miu responded enthusiastically.

"I'm asking you to be friends, not fight," Alex smirked, patting her on the head.

"Isn't that the same thing? We fight, then we become friends," Renka said, nodding seriously.

Alex just rolled his eyes and laughed softly.

Chun-Li and Cammy also supported Renka, agreeing that you could really become friends through a fight. Alex looked at the girls with a tired expression, not wanting to argue with them. He knew perfectly well that if he started lecturing about how friendship is possible without fighting, it would backfire. So, he decided to let the situation unfold and watch how it developed.

Nevertheless, he reminded Miu and Renka that although Seol was fine, she didn't know martial arts well enough to engage in a real duel. Jinie, however, was a different story. With her personality, she would definitely challenge them to test their skills.

"So, I can beat this girl up if she wants to fight?" Renka laughed, cracking her knuckles.

"Just don't overdo it," Chun-Li smirked. "Or all her pride will be flushed down the toilet."

Renka only smirked and gave a thumbs-up. She was bursting with anticipation — she would gladly accept the challenge from the granddaughter of the Sun-Woo clan elder and fight using Chi-Yu techniques.

Alex, looking at Renka's burning eyes, just sighed. He reminded himself once again that he wouldn't interfere if the girls had decided that a fight was the way to friendship. With these thoughts, he headed to the table, deciding to have dinner and relax a bit. During the meal, he caught himself thinking again that he didn't want to go back to the workshop. It was much more pleasant to spend the evening with the girls.

Noticing that Alex was having dinner, the girls' stomachs also started to growl. Giving in to their appetites, they joined him at the table, starting to argue about what to watch during dinner. And, as usual, the argument grew quite heated — each had her own preferences in movie genres, and no one wanted to back down.

Alex listened to the argument in silence, continuing to eat calmly. He had long understood that taking someone's side meant risking offending the others. Every time he voiced his opinion, the girls simply ignored him, insisting on their own. Eventually, a movie was chosen, and the whole group moved to the couch to eat and watch the film. And so, another day on the aircraft carrier came to an end.

The next day, Alex, upon waking up, began thinking again about what to do during the long journey. It turned out, he wasn't alone in this — the girls were also racking their brains about how to pass the time.

Miu and Renka decided to go with their own idea and get to know Seol and Jinie better, hoping that a fight would bring them closer. They were joined by Saeko, Rei, and Saya, who showed interest. Chun-Li and Cammy headed to the training hall — in their words, idleness quickly leads to "rust." Valmet, Chikita, Shigure, and Beatrix joined them.

Rika and Rebecca armed themselves with sniper rifles, deciding to shoot at birds, and Ada and Rory followed them so they wouldn't be bored. Revy wasn't far behind — she grabbed a rifle and dashed after them.

Meanwhile, Yuriko, Brunhilda, and Koko began early planning for the future settlement in Alaska. Kiriko, Namiyo, Red, and White joined them.

In the end, only Alex and Shizuka remained — the only ones who hadn't found something to do.

"What are we going to do?" Shizuka asked, gently holding Alex's hand.

"To be honest, I have no idea. Maybe we could just go for a walk? Maybe we'll find something interesting along the way," Alex replied with a shrug.

"Then let's go, off to adventure!" Shizuka said cheerfully, raising a finger in the air.

Alex smiled, looking at her sweet expression. He couldn't resist and kissed Shizuka on the cheek. The girl giggled softly and snuggled up to him. Taking her hand, Alex left the captain's bridge — they set off on a small date through the corridors of the aircraft carrier.

While walking, they enjoyed the rare solitude until Alex decided to check one of the temporary laboratories set up on board. The scientists were still working on a vaccine against the zombie virus.

As they approached the laboratory, Alex suddenly felt someone bump into him. A girl collided with him, not noticing him around the corner.

"Oh, sorry!" she said, embarrassed.

Alex looked at the girl who had bumped into him and, to his surprise, recognized Rebecca Chambers. She was sitting on the floor, rubbing her bruised nose after the collision. He extended his hand and helped her up. Within just a couple of seconds, Rebecca was once again beaming with her usual cheerful smile, as if that awkward moment had never happened. She adjusted her clothes and the slightly crumpled lab coat before looking at the people she had bumped into — Alex and Shizuka.

"Sorry, I didn't notice you," Rebecca said with an apologetic smile.

"It's fine, I'm not hurt, but you..." Alex replied with a light smile, looking at her reddened nose.

"Heh-heh, you're right. I even thought I heard my nose crack," the girl awkwardly laughed, wincing slightly.

"And where were you in such a hurry to go?" Alex asked with interest.

"Oh, right! I was actually looking for you. So it's actually good that I bumped into you," she said, finally remembering the reason for her rush.

Alex raised an eyebrow in surprise. He glanced at Shizuka, silently asking if she minded going into the lab. She smiled and nodded — they were looking for something to do anyway.

Smiling, Alex placed his palm on Shizuka's head, slightly ruffling her hair. In response, the girl puffed up her cheeks and grumbled that he was messing up her hairstyle again. Alex chuckled softly and turned to Rebecca, who was eagerly awaiting his decision.

"So, why were you looking for me?" he finally asked.

"Well... you said you were smart," she began with a sly smile. "So, I wanted to hear your opinion about the zombie-virus serum. It looks like we've managed to create a vaccine, but before drawing any conclusions, I'd like to hear another opinion."

"Did you really manage to create a vaccine?" Shizuka asked in surprise.

"Apparently, yes. We're still testing it for now," Rebecca nodded.

"That's amazing!" Shizuka exclaimed joyfully, and without holding back, she gave Rebecca a tight hug.

Rebecca was slightly taken aback by the sudden wave of enthusiasm, but what struck her the most was... Shizuka's size. Rebecca felt, with a racing heart, the soft, almost cushion-like sensation enveloping her face. Her breath faltered. A moment later, she realized she couldn't breathe. Shizuka's hug was so tight that it threatened to be the last one of her life. Panic quickly overwhelmed the girl.

Alex noticed how Rebecca started twitching in the embrace and immediately remembered — he had enhanced the girls' bodies, making them physically stronger. What used to be just a tight hug had now become... a potentially deadly move.

"Alright, Shizuka, you're almost choking Rebecca," he said calmly, gently loosening the hug and pulling Rebecca out of the dangerous trap.

Freed, Rebecca started gasping for air, trying to catch her breath. She looked at Shizuka with horror, who, as if nothing had happened, continued to smile, unaware that she had nearly sent Rebecca to the afterlife with her chest.

Alex cast an apologetic glance at her. In response, Shizuka stuck out her tongue and made the most innocent face in the world.

"Sorry," she said with a light smile.

"It's okay... I just... never thought I'd almost die from someone's chest," Rebecca replied, finally catching her breath.

"Everything happens for the first time. But knowing you, this isn't as scary as a ride on the 'Ecliptic Express,'" Alex remarked with a smirk.

"Don't remind me!" Rebecca groaned, wincing. "I still flinch when I see leeches..."

Alex chuckled softly and reminded Rebecca why she was even looking for him. She exclaimed as if waking up from a daze: apparently, she had come to him to check their vaccine. But it all flew out of her head after Shizuka almost strangled her with her chest in a hug. Because of that, Rebecca completely forgot why she even left the lab.

Gesturing for Alex and Shizuka to follow her, the three of them headed towards the lab. Along the way, Alex curiously asked how they had managed to create the zombie-virus vaccine. Rebecca eagerly shared the details, not hiding a single bit of information, while Alex and Shizuka listened with genuine interest. Despite the success, Alex still doubted whether the zombies would disappear completely after the deaths of Davot and the Minister of Monoliths. For that reason, he believed the anti-virus could still be of use to humanity.

Once they entered the lab, the trio didn't draw much attention. Alex immediately sensed the tension in the air: the group of scientists was fiercely arguing about the fate of the anti-virus. Some insisted on more tests, while others argued that the vaccine was already fully ready. The conflict had divided the scientists into two camps.

Alex glanced at Rebecca, who smiled sheepishly. He immediately understood — this was the very situation she had come to find him for. His gaze shifted to Claire, who was sitting in the corner with a tired look, holding her head in her hand, as though she was about to get a migraine.

"Looks like you're having fun here, Claire," Alex said, walking over to her with a light smile.

"If only. They've been arguing for the third day in a row. They argued yesterday, they argued the day before... It's like they don't even need a reason — just give them a chance to start," she grumbled, sighing heavily.

Alex laughed and, without thinking, began to stroke Claire's head. His fingers gently touched her hair, and he continued doing so without even noticing. Claire looked up at him in surprise, but Alex kept his eyes on the scientists, still smiling as if nothing unusual was happening.

"And what's this for?" she asked, giving him a blank, slightly embarrassed look.

"Oh... sorry. It's just a reflex. But, admit it, the headache is gone, right?" Alex said sheepishly, removing his hand.

"He's not lying. His head pats really do relieve headaches," Shizuka confirmed with an air of importance, nodding like an ancient sage.

"Alright, alright..." Claire mumbled, shaking her head. "Now, please, straighten out this madness." She pointed her finger at the arguing scientists.

Alex sighed and clapped his hands loudly. The snap echoed through the lab, making everyone stop talking and turn around. Rebecca and Claire let out a relieved breath — the tension seemed to vanish. Even Rebecca, who was used to such scenes in scientific environments, couldn't hide her fatigue from the endless arguments.

"Boss, what brings you to us?" asked one of the lead scientists, voicing the collective question.

"I heard you've created an anti-virus," Alex replied calmly. "So I thought I'd stop by. I hope I'm not interrupting."

"Of course not! A fresh perspective never hurts, especially with your expertise," the scientist said, stepping aside and inviting Alex to the lab equipment.

Alex nodded and walked over to the computer, where the research data for the anti-virus was displayed. Shizuka stood beside him, also curious to see the results. Rebecca took the initiative to explain what they had achieved so far. She wanted to ask questions before the scientists started arguing again — whether the anti-virus could already be used or if it still needed more work.

Alex silently nodded as he listened. Then he took out his phone, connected it to the terminal, and began downloading the data to his personal server. A few seconds later, he established a connection with his MIMI module — his small assistant, who had gone off somewhere again — and assigned her the task of analyzing and identifying errors in the data. After a short while, MIMI returned corrected and improved results. Alex glanced at them, sighed, reached for a cigarette, but Rebecca immediately coughed and nodded toward the "No Smoking" sign on the wall.

"Alright, alright, I get it," Alex grumbled and instead of a cigarette, pulled out a candy. He handed one to Shizuka.

"So, how is it?" Rebecca asked, watching as he examined the information.

"You can take a look for yourself," Alex replied calmly, handing her the phone.

Rebecca took the device and started reading. Almost immediately, the scientists began gathering around her, eager to see the results as well. Looking at the corrected data, some of them sighed heavily, while others slapped their foreheads in frustration.

"How could I forget such a simple thing... My mentor would've killed me for this mistake," one of them muttered regretfully.

"You see? I told you — we need to conduct more tests. Our version of the vaccine isn't suitable for children under twelve. Imagine if we had rolled it out!" another scientist pointed out, his voice clearly relieved.

"I know! Don't rub it in my face. I would've had those children's lives on my hands, not you!" the third snapped back, throwing a heavy look at his colleague.

"Enough arguing," the lead scientist intervened. "Now we have updated data, which means we have work to do."

The team of scientists immediately returned to their workstations, doubling their efforts to refine the anti-virus. Alex, seeing that they no longer needed his presence, cleared space for them and gently led Shizuka aside. When he returned to Claire, he found that she was enjoying the unexpected silence.

"When they work, this place is like heaven. But as soon as they stop, it's total chaos," she remarked with an ironic smile.

"Like a kindergarten," Alex agreed, smirking.

"Right on point," Claire giggled.

"I wonder if the anti-virus will keep working if the zombie virus mutates again," Shizuka pondered, tapping her finger to her chin.

"Theoretically, it should," Rebecca replied. "But if there's another mutation, we'll have to gather data again. And it's quite possible that it's already happened somewhere in the world..." Her voice grew tense.

"I think we'll get new data soon enough," Alex said, sitting down in a chair.

"And how do you plan to do that in the middle of the ocean?" Rebecca asked, surprised.

"We'll visit an old acquaintance. He's not only known to you — Claire's brother knows him too," Alex said with a sly smile, narrowing his eyes.

"An acquaintance of my brother?" Claire asked in surprise. "Who is it?"

"He's the former captain of the S.T.A.R.S. team," Alex replied, smirking.

Hearing Alex's words, Rebecca's eyes widened slightly. She hadn't expected to hear that name again. The person he was talking about had disappeared long before they were assigned to investigate the Spencer mansion. Since then, no one had mentioned his name.

Claire noticed the change in Rebecca's expression and immediately became interested in this "old friend" Alex was talking about.

"You... you mean Captain Wesker?" Rebecca asked cautiously, frowning.

"You got it," Alex replied with a cold smile. "That bastard is hiding on one of the Evil Corporation's secret islands. And, knowing him, he definitely has some very interesting information."

"Why do you think that?" Rebecca asked hesitantly, not understanding why Alex was so sure.

"Because Wesker isn't just a bastard, he's a snake. I don't want to go into details... To put it simply, you'll be seeing your former captain soon, Rebecca," he said, smirking.

"Why do I feel like this is a bad idea?" Rebecca sighed, rubbing her forehead.

"Because it is," Alex answered without a trace of irony. "On that island, the Corporation conducted experiments that were, to put it mildly, unpleasant. And there's definitely something there that could interest me."

Rebecca nodded, albeit reluctantly. She didn't want to admit it, even to herself, but when she was still part of the S.T.A.R.S. team, Wesker always seemed too suspicious. Especially his sudden disappearance before their final mission, after which their team disbanded and everyone went their separate ways.

Not in a hurry to leave, Alex and Shizuka decided to keep Claire and Rebecca company. To change the grim topic, Alex asked the girls about their past — what they had been doing and what unusual things had happened in their lives. To his surprise, they eagerly shared their stories.

The conversation flowed easily. Alex, Shizuka, Claire, and Rebecca chatted, exchanging playful remarks, until the scientists, annoyed by the noise, asked them to leave the lab.

Not wanting to cause a disturbance, Alex, along with the girls, stepped out, continuing their conversation outside.

To be continued...

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