NTR Rogue in the Apocalypse-Chapter 244: Loose Ends

[Claim the Android Quest Completed]

[Skill Upgrade Obtained]

John and Mika were sitting in his room. The quest was done, and there was no need for exhibitionism anymore. The next part of his plan involved deciding what to do with Edward.

’First, I should try to convince him to keep working for me quietly, but I get the feeling it won’t be that easy.’

"What now, John?" Mika asked, smiling.

"Now, I think I’m going to ask Edward if he is willing to work quietly for me while I’m here, but I don’t think he’s going to go for it."

"Then what happens to Edward?"

"If he doesn’t agree, I guess I’ll have to remove him."

"Remove him?

"As in, permanently."

"Oh...," Mika trailed off.

"Yeah, so let’s hope he’s feeling cooperative," John shrugged.

He took Mika’s hand in his.

"I still can’t believe you managed to seduce me. You were so rough and demanding, John," Mika giggled as her cheeks turned crimson.

’This girl,’ John rolled his eyes. He wasn’t sure if she really delusional or was just trying to convince herself things happened differently.

"Anyway, you stay here. I will go deal with Edward."

"Can’t I come with you?" Mika asked, her tone pleading.

"Why?"

"I want to see the look on his face," Mika was wearing a smug smirk on her lips. She looked way too eager for this, John thought.

"I thought you hated him," he pointed out.

"I do, but I also love to see him suffer."

"Fair enough," John conceded.

"Just stay behind me, okay?"

"Yes, boss," Mika giggled, saluting him playfully.

"Let’s go," John sighed and stood up.

They made their way into a corridor that led away from the lounge and passed the men’s dormitories. This part of the base was relatively quiet as everyone was busy doing their duties.

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They reached their destination and John knocked on the door.

"What are you doing here?" Edward scowled, glaring at Mika as he opened the door.

John pushed Edward out of his way, barged into the room and sat down on a chair, acting like he owned the place, which he did. Mika followed and stood next to him, a defiant look on her face.

"We are here to talk about our partnership. And the terms, of course," John announced, his tone casual, "I understand you have a problem with how the system operates?"

Edward eyed him with suspicion, his gaze darting to Mika. "What about it? You know how the system works. You are just like me, but stronger. I will not be your lackey."

"You misunderstand."

John gestured for Mika to get closer, and she sat on his lap.

"What? What are you doing? Mika?" Edward spluttered, his eyes narrowing, and his fists clenching at his sides.

"Listen, Edward. You might not like this because you created her, but the truth is, you created more than a thing. You created life, and Mika has a consciousness of her own, and she decided she wants to be mine."

"No! She’s not alive, she’s not conscious, and she’s mine!" Edward growled, his face twisted in anger.

"That is not true, Edward. Mika has consciousness. She is intelligent, capable, and has emotions. And most importantly, she is mine."

"No! You are lying! This can’t be happening!" Edward screamed, his eyes bulging out of his skull.

"Edward, calm down. You are getting agitated for no reason," John said, trying to sound as calm and composed as possible.

"You are the one causing trouble, and for no reason!"

The passersby began gathering outside, and soon, a large crowd had formed outside the office.

"Edward," John began, his tone low and menacing, "you don’t have a choice in the matter. Mika has already decided."

Edward gritted his teeth and looked towards the outside as if looking for reinforcements. Unfortunately for Edward, the people outside were simply curious.

"The only question that remains is what you will do about it. You cannot take her by force because I am stronger than you. So, what are your plans?"

Edward was silent, his eyes darting back and forth between John and Mika.

John patted Mika’s thigh, and they stood up.

"That is all, Edward. I hope you will remain civil and continue to do good work here."

Edward glared at John’s retreating figure, but he was powerless to stop them.

John’s actions were witnessed by everyone, and many already had a strong opinion.

Edward, the former genius scientist who was once known as a prodigy, was now seen as an inferior creature. The rules of this new world are no longer favourable towards people of science, or at least that’s what Edward thought.

As John walked back towards his room, the people they passed greeted him with respect. There was a hint of awe in their gazes, and several even lowered their heads to show their deference.

When they got to his room, John plopped down onto the bed, and Mika sat on his lap, giggling.

"They really think you’re a god," Mika smirked as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Maybe I am," John winked at her.

"Even if that were true, which it isn’t, you’re not my god. You are my man," she said, leaning forward so their faces were inches apart.

John’s eyebrows shoot up.

"Is that so?" He asked, slapping her butt and squeezing her cheeks.

She gasped and then nodded, her lips curled up in a coy smile.

"You better be a good woman for your man, then," he said and closed his eyes.

Mika nuzzled her face in his neck and nodded.

"Thank you, John."

*

The morning after the fight with Edward, John was looking at his skills and trying to decide which skill to upgrade since he had obtained a Skill Upgrade from the quest. He willed the status screen and it came into view:

[John Sarack]

[Age: 21]

[Strength: 53.4]

[Vitality: 30.3]

[Agility: 66]

[Energy: 43.3]

[Skills: Quiet Steps (C), Critical Hit (D), Shockwave (D), Appraisal (A), Shadow Claw (D), Haze Veil (C), Dagger Aura (B), No Skills (S)]

[Skill Borrowing: Muscle Strengthening (B), Strength Buff (B), Berserker’s Rage (B), Fire Control (B), Artillery Strike (S)]

Thanks to Maria’s Artillery Strike, his attack power had skyrocketed, as had his crowd control abilities. But now, he had to figure out what else he was lacking.