ROT CITY: The King's Expansion
Author: Sabbir Ahmed
Volume 2 – Rise of Chaos
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Chapter 56: District Conquest
Ethan set his sights on the south district, controlled by brutal gangs and corrupt officials.
> [Mission Activated: South District Conquest]
[Reward: Territory Expansion + Reputation Boost + Corruption Absorbed +10%]
With Luna, Iris, and Selene leading squads, Ethan's forces moved like a storm.
> [Rot Resonance Level: 5 – Maximum]
By nightfall, the district was under his control, the streets whispering:
> "The King of Rot City rules all now."
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Chapter 57: A New Harem Candidate
During the conquest, Ethan encountered Vera Nightshade, a rogue medic and poison expert.
> [Bond Opportunity Detected: Vera Nightshade]
[Potential Ally / Harem Candidate]
Luna's eyes narrowed. Iris's lips curled slightly. Selene smirked.
Ethan smiled.
> "Rot City grows… and so does my family."
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Chapter 58: Iron Syndicate Strikes Back
The Iron Syndicate launched a city-wide attack, deploying cyber-assassins and mercenaries.
> [Combat Threat: Extreme]
[Skill Activated: Rot Strike Level 5 + Corrupt Domination MAX]
The battle raged through neon streets, fire, blood, and corruption flowing like rivers.
Ethan fought at the forefront, absorbing every act of greed, fear, and lust to fuel his power.
By dawn, the Syndicate's forces lay defeated.
> "Rot City bends… or it breaks," Ethan whispered, surveying the ruined streets.
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Chapter 59: Harem Tension Boils
Back at Black Eden, tension escalated.
Luna: "You're growing too close to Vera!"
Iris: "She's new… but useful. Don't forget who's survived with you the longest."
Selene: "I don't mind competition… I thrive on chaos."
> [Bond Growth Detected: Luna 100% / Iris 95% / Selene 80% / Vera 20%]
[Emotional Corruption +15%]
Ethan smirked.
> "Rot City doesn't need choices. It needs control… and I'll take all of you."
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Chapter 60: The King Expands
Ethan consolidated power across south and west districts, establishing Black Eden as the central hub of his empire.
> [Mission Completed: Territory Control]
[Reward: System Evolution Hint – Level 6 Awakening]
Luna rested against him. Iris watched silently, calculating. Selene typed rapidly on her laptop, plotting future strikes. Vera's eyes gleamed with potential.
> "Rot City is mine," Ethan whispered.
"And it's becoming me."