ROT CITY: The King's Expansion
Author: Sabbir Ahmed
Volume 2 – Rise of Chaos
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Chapter 51: Aftermath of Power
Rot City lay trembling under Ethan's rule.
Gangs whispered his name. Corporations feared him.
Luna, Iris, and Selene stood by him, their bonds stronger, yet desire and jealousy simmering.
> [Rot Resonance Level: 5 – Mastery Phase Active]
[Bond Status: Luna 100% / Iris 90% / Selene 70%]
Ethan surveyed the city from Black Eden's rooftop.
> "Rot City is mine… but the real games are just beginning."
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Chapter 52: New Threats Emerge
Intelligence from the shadows revealed a new enemy: The Iron Syndicate, a clandestine organization controlling arms, tech, and assassins city-wide.
Luna's eyes narrowed.
> "They're organized, lethal… they won't fall easily."
Ethan's system reacted:
> [Threat Detected: Maximum]
[Skill Recommendation: Corrupt Domination + Strategic Tactics]
> "Good," Ethan murmured.
"I love a challenge."
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Chapter 53: Harem Dynamics Complicate
Selene approached Ethan late at night:
> "You've grown too close to Luna and Iris… don't forget me."
Iris's cold gaze from across the room reminded him:
> "Power and desire are two sides of the same coin… choose carefully."
> [Bond Update: Luna 100% / Iris 95% / Selene 75%]
[Emotional Corruption +10%]
Ethan smirked.
> "Rot City doesn't need choices. It needs a king… and I'll take all of you."
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Chapter 54: Iron Syndicate Attack
At midnight, Iron Syndicate operatives ambushed Black Eden.
Bullets, knives, and cyber-weapons rained down.
Ethan activated:
> [Rot Strike Level 5 + Corrupt Domination MAX]
[Skill Combo: Rot Surge]
Luna, Iris, and Selene fought beside him, each deadly in her own right.
By dawn, Black Eden stood, scarred but undefeated.
> "Rot City bows… or burns," Ethan whispered.
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Chapter 55: Expansion Begins
Ethan knew victory was only the beginning.
> [Mission Activated: Expand Territory – West & South City]
[Reward: Gangs pledge loyalty, Corruption Absorbed +10%]
He walked through the neon-lit streets, watching crime, lust, greed, and corruption feed his power.
> "Rot City isn't just mine," he said, smiling.
"It's becoming me."