ROT CITY: The Place Where Humanity Decays
Author: Sabbir Ahmed
Volume 1 – Awakening in Rot City
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Chapter 16: The First Major Battle
Ethan stepped into the abandoned warehouse—the headquarters of a rival gang.
> [Mission: Infiltrate & Subdue Gang Leaders]
Bullets flew. Men shouted. Chaos consumed the room.
But Ethan moved like a shadow. His fists struck with precision, absorbing the city's corruption into his strength.
> [Skill Activated: Corrupt Instinct]
[Strength +3 / Agility +2]
He disarmed a man mid-charge, sending him crashing into a table.
From above, Luna observed, impressed.
"You're a monster… in the best way," she murmured.
Ethan smiled, blood dripping from his knuckles.
"This city makes monsters."
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Chapter 17: Iris's Secret
Later, Ethan returned to Black Eden. Iris appeared silently.
"You've grown stronger… but so has your danger," she said coldly.
Ethan raised an eyebrow.
"Danger? Me or you?"
She smirked.
"Both. But I can make you stronger—if you accept me."
> [Bond Opportunity: Iris Vale – 15%]
[Potential Ally / Rival]
Ethan's system detected her aura—high-level combat potential, extreme loyalty… or extreme betrayal.
"I'll consider it," he replied.
Luna, watching from the shadows, clenched her fist.
The first real harem tension was forming.
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Chapter 18: Underground Politics
Rot City was not just about gangs. Corruption ran through politicians, businessmen, and cops.
Luna introduced Ethan to the city's underground council, a mix of mafia leaders and corrupt elites.
"You want power?" Luna whispered.
"Learn who truly controls this city."
> [Mission Activated: Information Gathering]
[Skill Gain: Rot Sense – Detect Hidden Corruption]
Ethan smiled. The system showed him layers of lies, greed, and lust intertwining.
"Perfect," he muttered.
"This is my world now."
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Chapter 19: A Harem Begins
That night, Luna and Ethan were alone.
She leaned close, her voice soft yet commanding.
"You've changed tonight… more than ever. I want you."
Ethan felt the Rot Resonance surge inside him.
> [Bond Progress: Luna Blackwood – 50%]
Before they could continue, Iris appeared silently at the doorway.
"You're mine too," she said.
Ethan turned, calm yet exhilarated.
> [Bond Progress: Iris Vale – 10%]
The tension was electric. Lust, danger, and desire intertwined—Rot City feeding on their corruption.
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Chapter 20: Blood and Fire
A rival gang attacked Black Eden in the dead of night.
Flames consumed the walls. Screams echoed.
Ethan fought through chaos, his system feeding on every act of violence and sin.
> [Level Up: Rot Resonance – Level 2]
[Skill Upgrade: Corrupt Instinct +2]
Luna fought beside him, deadly and beautiful.
Iris appeared from the shadows, killing with precision.
By sunrise, the enemy lay defeated. Black Eden stood, scarred but undefeated.
Ethan looked over the city, blood on his hands.
> "Rot City… welcome to your new king."