NOVEL NEXT Chapter 236: CH 236
But Aurora's determination didn't waver, as he propose her challenge. "If you're able to defeat us, then we'll accept you as the leader of the Merger's faction. We'll do whatever you wish for us to do." Her words hung in the air, the stakes high.
Dave's eyes locked onto the twins, his expression serious. "And if I lose?"
Aurora's smile returned, her eyes glinting with confidence. "If we defeat you, you'll forfeit your position as leader, and you'll have to do anything we ask you to do. Deal?"
Dave tilted his head, his eyes never leaving the twins. "Deal," he said with a firm voice. "But you better keep your promise to do whatever I ask you to do."
Aurora's face darkened, her expression unyielding. "Same goes for you." The air was thick with tension, the challenge issued, and the stakes were high.
*****
In another location far from where Dave currently was, the sun cast its early morning rays over a building, as it illuminated the weary faces of Simbi and her group. They sat in a huddle, their eyes fixed on the hospital in the distance. The building's imposing structure loomed before them, its gates guarded by soldiers with stern expressions.
Simbi rubbed her temples, her mind racing with the problem at hand. "We've tried everything," she said, frustration etched on her face. "But those soldiers won't budge. What could they be protecting so much inside that hospital?"
The group fell silent, their eyes scanning the hospital's perimeter. They had seen what happened to the last group of strangers who had tried to enter. The soldiers had shot them without hesitation, and the memory of the sound of gunfire still lingered in their minds.
Simbi's eyes narrowed, her mind working overtime to come up with a solution. "We need a new plan," she said, her voice firm. "One that won't get us killed on sight." The group nodded in agreement, their faces set with determination. They would find a way into the hospital, no matter what it took.
But for now, they sat in silence, their eyes fixed on the hospital, waiting for inspiration to act.
As Simbi stirred from her makeshift bed, her eyes scanned the group, her mind already racing with the day's challenges, but then she notice the absence of someone. "Where's Tasha?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.
The other women exchanged glances, but their expressions didn't convey the same level of worry. One of them shrugged, her eyes drifting back to the hospital in the distance. "She's probably out scouting," another woman said, her tone nonchalant.
The group's usual banter and chatter filled the air, but Simbi's attention remained fixed on the surrounding area. She expected Tasha to return at any moment, but as the hours ticked by, and the afternoon sun beat down on them, Simbi's concern turned to alarm.
Simbi's brow furrowed, her eyes narrowing as she looked around the camp. She didn't see Tasha's familiar figure anywhere. And then, she had decided to meet the other women again.
"Tasha hasn't returned since morning, could something have happened to her, shouldn't we start looking for her now?" she asked, her voice firmer now. The women exchanged worried glances, their faces reflecting a growing realization. Tasha was indeed missing, and no one knew where she was.
*****
In a certain space, Tasha's eyes had fluttered open and she find herself in a dark empty place.
At first, the ground felt soft but then she noticed that she was on the bed. Not just on any bed, she was on the bed where Dave had tied her to. Her hands and feet were tied to the bed, but the place she was, she couldn't understand it.
She recalled everything that had happened between her and Dave, and although she said to herself that she won't give in to him, she couldn't believe that she eventually gave in to him.
The memories flooded her mind, and it seems almost as if she was drunk and had just woken.
She looked around her, but everywhere was dark, there was no sound and she also realized that she was naked.
She couldn't help but wonder what was going on, and with no other option, she had decided to yell out for help, maybe if someone could hear her voice they would be able to help her out.
"Hello, please help me!"
"Is anyone here, please help me. I'm tied to a bed over here!"
However, there was no one that could reply her, because currently she was inside Dave's void space.
"There was a time when we were able to track Exus' location, but the fellow that got sent after him was killed," Erin said, her voice tinged with a hint of regret. The mention of the fellow's fate seemed to bring a moment of solemnity to the conversation.
"Moreover, his sacrifice was worth the information we got to learn in return," Erin continued, her expression turning determined. "We discovered that Exus was using his powers in a way that hurt humans in every world, even though to him, he call it test. So we decided to create the system."
"The system was created to give whoever comes across it a power similar to Exus'," Erin explained, her eyes locked onto Dave's. "The person would be human but would have a god-level power. And the criteria were to find someone innocent, so the system wouldn't fall into the hands of someone like Exus."
"To make this easier and void of suspicions, we attached the system to one of the meteors that would be sent to Earth by Exus," Erin revealed, her words painting a picture of careful planning. "And luckily, we discovered that in every world, he always gives a part of his powers to three humans. He would choose an evil and a good person, so as to have fun watching them fight against each other. Evil against good. And it's always two evil against one good."
"Fortunately, you were picked," Erin said, a hint of satisfaction in her voice. "But we can't just give you all the powers at the same time. So we decided to evaluate who had ended up with the system. And so far from my evaluations, I can say you're a good person." Erin's gaze seemed to bore into Dave's soul, as if searching for any hidden truths.
The weight of Erin's words settled upon Dave, and he felt a sense of wonder at the complexity of the situation. He was part of a much larger plan, one that spanned worlds and involved gods. The realization was both exhilarating and daunting.
"During our first ever experiment, the person we initially picked wasn't lucky enough to activate all three powers, but somehow, you were able to," Erin said, a hint of surprise still evident in her voice. "You unlocked the first stage to godship." The words hung in the air, filled with implication.
"First stage to godship?" Dave repeated, his curiosity piqued. Erin's expression turned enigmatic, and she seemed reluctant to elaborate. "More details won't be revealed about that yet," she said, her voice firm but gentle. "But what we want you to know now is, you have to take down Exus at all costs. With powers almost similar to his, we're counting on you to triumph and do what we as gods have failed to do."
Dave's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the weight of the task ahead. "And once I succeed, what will happen next?" he asked, his voice laced with determination.
Erin's response was straightforward. "The apocalypse will end, everything will get back to normal. And there will be no more killings on earth."
For a moment, Dave thought about everything that had been said. The gods, all-powerful and ancient, had failed to take down one of their own. Now, they were relying on him, a human, to complete the task. The irony was not lost on him.
At that moment, he had heard Erin speak. It was as if she could read his thoughts. "Not just any human, a human with godly powers,"
His eyes then snapped to hers, surprise etched on his face. "Can you hear my thoughts?" he asked, the question obvious but necessary.
Erin's response was matter-of-fact. "I'm linked to your mind, so I can hear your thoughts." The admission was casual, but Dave's mind reeled with multiple thoughts.
At that moment, another thought had came across Dave's mind after hearing her response. "Does that mean you can see me while having sex as well?" He asked, and Erin had undeniably nodded in response.
Dave's eyes widened in shock, " Are you kidding me? Can't I have a bit of privacy?"
Erin just chuckled in response. "Believe me, I've seen a lot of humans have sex together, so watching you fuck those girls isn't a new thing to me. And sorry for invading your privacy, but I have no other choice. Do you think I want to watch you have Sex?" Erin's words spilled out in a rush, her voice laced with a mix of frustration and embarrassment.
"I only accepted to do it because my master put me up to it, and because the whole existence of the human race is in danger!" As she spoke, Dave could have sworn he saw a faint blush rise to her cheeks, a telltale sign of embarrassment.