ROT CITY: The Place Where Humanity Decays
Author: Sabbir Ahmed
Volume 1 – Awakening in Rot City
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Chapter 41: Corporate Shadows
Rot City's corruption went beyond gangs—corporate crime lords controlled half the city.
Ethan's Rot Sense detected a new threat: Velora Corp, a powerful conglomerate manipulating police and politicians.
> [Mission Activated: Infiltrate Velora Corp]
[Skill Gain: Corruption Mapping – Detect hidden power structures]
Luna leaned against him.
"They have money, guns, and influence. Are you sure?"
Ethan smiled.
> "They'll just make this city more… interesting."
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Chapter 42: New Harem Member
During the infiltration, Ethan met Selene Drake, a rogue hacker and assassin.
> [Bond Opportunity Detected: Selene Drake]
[Potential Ally / Harem Candidate]
Her skills matched his need for control and intelligence.
Luna's eyes narrowed.
Iris remained unreadable.
Ethan smirked.
> "Rot City grows… and so does my family."
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Chapter 43: Corporate Siege
Ethan, Luna, Iris, and Selene attacked Velora Corp's secret facility.
> [Combat Threat: Extreme]
[Skill Activated: Rot Strike Level 4 + Corrupt Domination]
Security forces fell like puppets under Ethan's corruption-driven power.
By sunrise, Velora Corp's influence crumbled.
> "The city bends… or it breaks," Ethan whispered.
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Chapter 44: Harem Power Play
Back at Black Eden, tensions flared.
Luna: "You're giving too much attention to Selene!"
Iris: "She's useful. And you know it."
Ethan's smirk widened.
> [Bond Growth Detected: Luna – 90% / Iris – 70% / Selene – 20%]
[Emotional Corruption +30%]
He felt the excitement of power, desire, and jealousy mixing in the room.
> "Rot City isn't about loyalty," he said.
"It's about taking what you want."
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Chapter 45: The City Awakens
Rot City pulsed with life and corruption.
Ethan's empire grew. Gangs, corporate networks, and underground forces bowed to him.
> [Rot Resonance Level: 4 – Mastery Phase Complete]
[Skill Upgrades: Corrupt Domination +3 / Rot Strike +4]
Luna rested her head on his shoulder.
Iris's gaze burned with unspoken challenge.
Selene smirked, typing away on her laptop, a silent ally.
The city whispered one name over neon streets, blood-stained alleys, and corporate towers:
> "Ethan Cross… King of Rot City."