ROT CITY: The Place Where Humanity Decays
Author: Sabbir Ahmed
Volume 1 – Awakening in Rot City
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Chapter 21: The Shadow Boss
Rot City had layers, and Ethan was about to reach the first dangerous one—the Shadow Boss, a man whose name alone could make gangs tremble.
Luna whispered in the dim light of Black Eden:
"He controls the west side… guns, drugs, women. Most die trying to cross him."
Ethan's eyes gleamed.
> [Mission Activated: Confront Shadow Boss]
[Rot Resonance Level: 2 – absorbing high-level corruption]
The city felt alive under his feet, feeding him strength.
> "Then I'll meet him," Ethan said, calm as the storm outside.
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Chapter 22: Secrets of the System
That night, Ethan activated his Rot Resonance system fully.
> [System Evolution – Level 2 Complete]
[New Skill: Corruption Absorption – Gain strength from human sin]
[Skill Unlocked: Rot Strike – Delivers enhanced power attack fueled by city corruption]
He realized: the more humanity decayed around him, the stronger he became.
> [Warning: Emotional Corruption Rising]
He smiled.
"Good… let the city rot. Let me feed."
Luna appeared behind him.
"You're getting stronger… and hungrier. Be careful what you crave."
Ethan only grinned.
"Craving… is survival."
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Chapter 23: The First Rival
In the neon-lit alleys, a man approached—tall, elegant, yet dangerous.
"I hear you've been stirring the city," he said calmly.
"I am Damien Cross, Shadow Boss's right hand. And I don't like competition."
Ethan smirked.
"Competition keeps things interesting."
> [Threat Detected – High Level Rival]
[Combat Training Recommended]
Iris stepped behind him, silently.
"This man is dangerous… more than your previous enemies," she warned.
Ethan felt the excitement rise.
> [Rot Resonance surging]
The first powerful rival had entered the game.
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Chapter 24: Harem Tension Ignites
Back at Black Eden, Luna and Iris both eyed Ethan—each in her own way staking her claim.
Luna, dominant and fiery: "Don't forget who gave you this power."
Iris, calm and lethal: "Power is temporary. I'm eternal."
Ethan felt the system reacting to their emotions.
> [Bond Growth Detected – Luna: 55% / Iris: 15%]
[Emotional Corruption +5%]
He smirked.
"Both of you want me… fine. Rot City isn't about choosing, it's about taking."
The first real harem conflict was brewing. Lust, desire, and power all mixing in a deadly cocktail.
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Chapter 25: Blood in the Streets
Rot City roared as Damien Cross unleashed his gang on Ethan's territories.
Gunfire, flames, screams—chaos reigned.
Ethan moved like a shadow, absorbing fear, lust, and corruption.
> [Skill Activated: Rot Strike]
[Power Surge – 30%]
He fought alongside Luna and Iris—each deadly in her own right.
By dawn, the streets were soaked in blood, and Ethan stood atop a building, surveying his growing domain.
> "This city… is mine," he whispered.