ROT CITY: The King's Expansion
Author: Sabbir Ahmed
Volume 2 – Rise of Chaos
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Chapter 61: Iron Syndicate Lieutenant
The Iron Syndicate deployed Lucien Voss, a deadly lieutenant with cybernetic enhancements and lethal precision.
> [Threat Level: Maximum]
[Rot Resonance Alert: Level 6 Potential Detected]
Ethan smirked, feeling the thrill of a real challenge.
Luna whispered:
> "He's more dangerous than the Wraith…"
Iris's eyes gleamed coldly.
> "Finally… someone who can push him to the limit."
Ethan's system hummed.
> "Good. Rot City deserves a proper test."
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Chapter 62: Harem Politics
Back at Black Eden, tension simmered.
Luna: "You've spent too much time with Vera and Selene."
Iris: "She's talented… but remember who saved this city first."
Selene smirked: "I love chaos. And I love watching you squirm between us."
Vera, silent but sharp-eyed, observed everything.
> [Bond Update: Luna 100% / Iris 95% / Selene 85% / Vera 30%]
[Emotional Corruption +20%]
Ethan smiled.
> "Rot City isn't about choosing. It's about ruling… with all of you."
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Chapter 63: Rooftop Ambush
Lucien Voss ambushed Ethan on a neon-lit rooftop.
> [Combat Threat: Extreme]
[Skill Activated: Rot Strike Level 5 + Corrupt Domination MAX]
Luna, Iris, Selene, and Vera fought alongside him.
Blood and sparks flew as cybernetic blades met corrupted power.
Ethan absorbed the fear, lust, and greed around him, growing stronger with each strike.
By dawn, Lucien lay defeated, his cybernetics smoking.
> "Rot City… bends or burns," Ethan whispered.
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Chapter 64: Harem Power Shift
After the battle, Luna, Iris, Selene, and Vera confronted Ethan.
> Luna: "You're mine. Don't forget it."
Iris: "Power is temporary. Loyalty is eternal. I'm yours, but don't betray me."
Selene: "I'm here for chaos… and I thrive with you."
Vera: "I work for power… and I see it in you."
> [Bond Growth Detected: Luna 100% / Iris 100% / Selene 90% / Vera 50%]
[Emotional Corruption +25%]
Ethan smirked.
> "All of you want me… fine. Rot City doesn't choose. I take."
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Chapter 65: The King's Rule Strengthens
Ethan consolidated power across all major districts, establishing Black Eden as the ultimate hub.
> [Mission Completed: Citywide Authority Established]
[Reward: System Evolution Hint – Level 6 Awakening]
The city's crime, lust, greed, and corruption flowed into him.
> [Rot Resonance Level: 5 – Mastery Phase Complete / Level 6 Evolution Pending]
Luna rested against him, Iris watched silently, Selene typed rapidly, and Vera's eyes glimmered with potential.
> "Rot City isn't just mine," Ethan whispered.
"It's becoming me."