Raising A Few Wives in a Beast Apocalypse-Chapter 197: Abel’s ability

"Well... What a nice home you have here. Though this isn't what I was expecting when you said, inside" Abel spoke with a strained smile on his face.

He was fuming inside. The "inside" Muku was talking about turned out to be the freaking backyard! On top of that, he didn't even offer him a seat. So, he, a visitor had to sit on the freaking lawn!

The only thing that was holding him back from exploding, was his plan. Speaking of which. It seemed he had to try a bit harder than usual with them.

Muku's group had to be pretty capable for them to be able to kill such an imposing-looking beast. Speaking of which, he hadn't been able to see how they transported it since he was frozen at the time. Which was something he was very curious about.

Well, everything should work out for him eventually. To that end, he subtly increased his spell output.

The thing about Abel was that he had one of the most unique and dangerous abilities out there. That was mind control! While the ability didn't have much growth potential, it was still very deadly. After all, its few capabilities were all one could ever need to dominate the world if the right conditions were met.

His class was called "The Puppeteer". It was just one level below Pseudo-Legendary classes. Which showed how powerful it was.

He could almost instantly take control of anyone weaker than him no matter their class. Of course, there were some exceptions like in everything else. He could possibly take control of those stronger than him if he could weaken their mental state first.

He can program a person's mind to make them think they are operating on their own free will. When in fact they are completely under his control. As long as he gains control of your mind.

It's almost impossible to escape, no matter how far you go.

The way he did it was through one spell... Controlling haze. He was a rare existence that only had one spell in their arsenal. However, that spell kept on getting stronger and stronger. So, he didn't hate it at all. It was the best ability he could ever which for.

When he activates the spell. Transparent energy is released from his body into the surrounding area. The more one is exposed to it. The higher the chance of being controlled increases.

It was not something that could be viewed as being harmful. For that reason, almost no one's danger sense picks it up before it's too late.

He had tried it with Layla when he arrived. However, the girl was so in touch with her state of mind that she noticed it instantly. He was frozen before he realised what was going on.

He was really starting to think that he was going to die there unless he made a move and exposed himself. Which would have ruined the plan. Fortunately for him, Muku arrived before that happened.

While he had to review himself a bit while he explained. He still felt the situation was still in order. Unlike the mistake with Layla from before. He was a lot more careful not to be discovered this time around.

Which seemed to be working by how no one had made a move against him. Which was why he could bear the obvious contempt he was facing from Muku's group.

It was so obvious it was laughable. How could Muku say he could only create enough seats for four people with his poor control? Which he, Audrey, Layla and Jade occupied. Leaving him to sit on the lawn.

He was a freaking R3! How the hell wasn't he able to create one more seat?! He could also create solid objects that didn't need a constant mana supply from him the moment he reached R2! Even if they weren't friends or anything like that. They weren't enemies either, so wtf was up with that treatment.

The more Abel thought about it. The more he cursed in his mind. He couldn't wait to gain control of them all and then r*pe the girls while Muku watched. He already had a plan. He would keep Muku's mind state clear but order him not to move. Then he will ravage the girls while he watches in tears.

It wouldn't be the first time he would be doing something like that after all. The thought of it made him feel so excited that he could easily take the horrible treatment.

"Sorry for that. The mansion is so dirty I'm embarrassed to let anyone inside. Maybe another time. Anyway, what did you want to talk about again"? Muku replied perfunctorily and then moved on to the purpose of their meeting.

"Right, I can see that you're eager to deal with other things. So I'll make it brief. The reason why I'm here is because I want us to be friends, as I stated before. As you know, it's really hard to survive in the current world without the help of us. For that reason, I'm always looking for anyone strong to become friends with. That way, with each other's assistance. We can both be a lot more assured of our collective safety. We can start by forming an alliance first then see where that leads... So, what do you think?" Abel spoke the words he had spoken an unknown number of times before.

A confident smile was on his face. He was certain that they would agree. After all, no one had refused him before. No matter how much they disliked him. His words made a lot of sense after all. The current world does not allow people to live in a carefree manner. So, making alliances and knowing someone had your back was the closest one could get to living a worry-free life in most people's cases.

Not to mention that Abel's ability makes people more willing to agree with him. Even when they have not been taken over yet. Just the exposure was enough for that.

"Hhm, that sounds quite appealing. It's definitely worth considering. However, I'll have to discuss it with my people first. Can you give me a little more time to think? Anyway, I'm sure you have something to run back to like we have things to do here. I'll show you out. Please greet your leader for me" Muku replied while getting up.

Which prompted Abel to also get up subconsciously. He hadn't been able to speak before Muku was already walking with him out of the mansion.

"Wait, wait! That's it?! We can talk for a little more time, right? Even if it's not about the alliance. We can get to know each other a little better" Abel protested when they were already close to the gate.

That's when he managed to get a word in. Muku could be really pushy if he wanted to be. Abel couldn't afford to leave just yet though. He still hadn't gained control of anyone. He was far from it. The worst part, was that if he left now, the next time he'd have to start from scratch.

Which would be a lot harder without a credible reason to meet like now. After all, Muku's group didn't like him for whatever reason. He was starting to wonder if William said something...

"The days are long Mr Abel. We'll talk someday" Muku spoke as he kept on pushing Abel out.

"Fine... Just know that you have until the day after tomorrow to decide. A situation where you will have to give me a clear answer will appear then" Abel spoke a little more before he was completely pushed out through the gate.

He also couldn't take the treatment he was receiving. So, leaving was the only choice at that time, even if it reset his progress. He might explode in anger if he stayed.

"Yeah, sure. We'll talk then. Have a safe journey" Muku replied nonchalantly then slammed the gate in Abel's face.

Abel turned around and walked away with a strained smile on his face. His patience was really getting tested to the max by Muku's actions. Especially when he didn't know why he was being treated like that despite showing his sincerity.

He was wondering why they didn't ask about him trying to get into Layla's head though. Maybe they didn't think that he was a threat because he couldn't do it? Could that also be the reason they disliked him?

Well whatever, if they didn't join him. They will have to face the consequences when the time comes. No one says no to him and lives!.

Abel thought to himself as he walked away...

.....

In the mansion gate...

Muku kept track of Abel's mana signature for a while until Abel was a significant distance away.

"Phew! That almost got bloody. Now, Jade, what the hell was that? Don't tell me the idiot's constantly attempting to invade our minds was enough to piss you off so much? You know that we can't take the aggressive path without knowing the full story yet right? Not to mention, fighting this close to the mansion is forbidden. Are you so eager to get into more trouble" Muku spoke in relief then began rebuking Jade.

What Abel who mostly focused on Muku and was constantly getting angered didn't notice was Jade's actions. The girl's eyes hadn't left his body the moment he arrived.

It was almost like a switch had been flipped in her head. The way she looked at him was that of a person who had seen their worst enemy they hated with their very soul.

She had been able to control herself initially. However, toward the end, she actually almost lunged at him. Muku had to suppress her with his Telekinesis Domain. Which was undetectable to most, including Abel.

He had to lock Jade in place with it. However, she seemed to be getting crazier and crazier the more she looked at Abel. So Muku had to send Abel away quickly. Like he said, it wasn't time to make enemies with anyone when they weren't clear of what was going on.

He didn't particularly mind being rude to Abel though. After all, the idiot had been trying to invade their minds from the start. Which was really annoying. Who says they want to be friends while trying to get into your mind?

"Sorry about that. I'm not sure what came over me. The moment I saw him and smelled his foul scent. I just felt like attacking him and ripping him apart" Jade replied with her head lowered. There was also some obvious confusion in her tone.

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