ROT CITY: The Place Where Humanity Decays
Author: Sabbir Ahmed
Volume 1 – Awakening in Rot City
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Chapter 31: Shadow Boss Strikes Back
The Shadow Boss, fully aware of Ethan's growing influence, made his move.
A full-scale assault on Black Eden began at midnight.
> [Threat Level: Maximum]
[Enemies: Shadow Boss Elite Forces]
Flames, gunfire, and screams filled the streets.
Ethan, Luna, and Iris moved like a synchronized storm of death.
> [Skill Activated: Corrupt Domination]
[Enemies' morale drops drastically]
By dawn, the city streets were soaked in blood, and the Shadow Boss realized—Ethan was no longer a pawn.
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Chapter 32: Face-to-Face
The Shadow Boss finally revealed himself—tall, armored, aura like black steel.
"You've stirred the city too much," he said, voice icy.
"Your rise ends tonight."
Ethan's eyes glimmered with Rot Resonance power.
> [Skill Activated: Rot Strike Level 3]
"I'm not ending," Ethan replied calmly.
"I'm beginning."
Their fight shook the city—buildings trembled, bullets ricocheted, blood spilled.
The battle of kings had begun.
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Chapter 33: Harem Dynamics Intensify
After the fight, Luna and Iris confronted Ethan.
"You can't keep us both waiting," Luna hissed, stepping close.
Iris's blade rested lightly against his shoulder.
"You need to decide… loyalty, or chaos."
> [Bond Growth Detected – Luna: 75% / Iris: 40%]
[Emotional Corruption +15%]
Ethan smirked.
"Why choose when power allows me both?"
Desire, jealousy, and tension surged—Rot City feeding on their emotions.
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Chapter 34: Gang Alliances
Ethan sought to strengthen his domain.
He negotiated with smaller gangs, promising protection and shared power in exchange for loyalty.
> [Mission Activated: Gang Alliance Formation]
[Reward: Territory Expansion + Reputation Boost]
Corruption, greed, and desire flowed naturally into Ethan's system.
> [Rot Resonance Level: 3 – Mastery Phase Increasing]
By midnight, three gangs pledged allegiance—Rot City now had a new rising king.
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Chapter 35: The Assassin's Test
Iris challenged Ethan, testing both his strength and will.
In the rain-soaked alley behind Black Eden, she attacked.
> [Combat Threat: Extreme]
[Skill Use Recommended: Corrupt Instinct + Corrupt Domination]
Ethan blocked and countered, their eyes locking.
> [Bond Growth Detected – Iris: 50%]
After the fight, she whispered:
"You're stronger… and dangerous. I'll follow you—but don't betray me."
Ethan smiled, wiping rain and blood from his face.
"Rot City will follow me… and so will you."