NTR Rogue in the Apocalypse-Chapter 181: The Engaged Couple?

John didn’t know how long it had been since they set out on their journey towards Lamento, but the red sun had begun setting hours ago and it didn’t seem like it would set for a few more hours. The daylight cycle seemed to be longer on this planet.

The warm glow of the crimson sun shrouded the desert, but as it sank lower, the temperature quickly plummeted and a cool breeze blew across their faces, causing their clothes and hair to flutter wildly in the wind.

They saw a dim glow in the sky as they journeyed through the desolate region. The sun, a dim red orb barely visible over the horizon, was not the source of the light. It was something else, both lovely and unsettling. The sight of the changing colours and patterns grabbed them as they paused to watch the display.

They were witnessing a magnetospheric storm, a rare phenomenon caused by the interaction of the planet’s magnetic field and the star’s flares.

The colours danced and shifted as the particles of plasma collided with each other. It was a magnificent sight to behold, but also a warning of danger. The charged particles and high-energy ions could disrupt communication and other electronic devices, rendering them useless. John feared this could mess with their gravity boxes and the universal translator.

Unconsciously, John turned his gaze towards Mika. He knew Mika was not a robot, he had been inside her after all, but he couldn’t help but worry and wonder if this could affect her.

Mika noticed his gaze and clicked her tongue, "relax, asshole, this won’t do anything to me."

John smirked and squeezed her tight butt, causing her to blush and sputter as the rest of the group laughed and continued their trek.

"We can rest here for a bit," John announced, and everyone nodded, making their way towards a natural cave.

Zara sat on a rock, her gaze fixed on the horizon, her mind miles away.

John leaned back against the cave’s cold stone, a shiver running down his spine. He looked around and saw everyone resting or napping, but Maria approached him and sat next to him.

"How are you doing, John?"

"I’m fine, we haven’t seen any monsters, yet. But we have no choice, we can’t turn back, now."

"I’m worried about what you told us, what Mikal told you."

"I won’t let that happen, Maria."

Maria sighed, her eyes glistening, "I know, but it scares me."

"I’m sorry."

"Don’t be," John said, giving her shoulder a gentle squeeze.

"I’m not cut out for this, John. I want things to go back to how they were."

"You should give yourself some credit. You were one of the first people on Earth to set up a safe haven."

"Yeah, and look how that turned out. So many people died, John."

"That wasn’t your fault, Maria."

"Maybe. But it still hurts," she admitted, looking away.

"I get it."

They sat in silence for a while before John spoke.

"I’ll take back our planet, Maria, or I will die trying."

"Thank you, John," she said, a smile forming on her lips.

"For what?"

"For being who you are. Your confidence is always comforting."

"Thanks, Maria," John smirked, "so what about you and Marco?"

Maria’s smile vanished, "I forgave him, but..." she trailed off.

"What is it?"

"It’s just... I don’t feel the same. I was angry and I missed him, but there’s something missing," Maria said and John nodded. His lips parted, but before he could say anything, the system’s notification chimed:

[The Engaged (?) Couple]

[Quest: Make Maria fall in love with you.]

[Rewards: Skill Upgrade x2]

John blinked at the rewards and he couldn’t help but smirk, but then the system’s notification chimed again.

[The Engaged (?) Couple - An Affair]

[Quest: Make Maria cheat on Marco.]

[Rewards: Strength Increased by 2, Sexual Skills unlocked]

The second quest was more shocking and interesting. John looked towards Maria and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. He decided to begin working towards the quests right away.

"I’m here for you, Maria. Whatever you need."

"Thank you, John."

John caressed her soft cheek, his thumb grazing her bottom lip.

"I can’t believe you’re Theodore’s daughter. You’re so different, so unlike him," John mused.

"I am," she chuckled.

"So beautiful, too," John said, his voice a whisper.

She looked away, her cheeks flushed, "you’re not that bad, John. You’re an idiot and you’re reckless, but you care, which is more than I can say for any other man I’ve met."

"Thank you," John replied, his lips curling in a smirk.

"To tell you the truth, I felt jealousy when I saw you trying so hard to get Julia and Stephanie back. I couldn’t help but wish I had someone like that, too."

"You don’t have to wish anymore," John said, a sly smirk dancing on his lips.

"John, I don’t..." she trailed off.

"I mean, we’re here. Just us. Why not take advantage of the moment?" John reasoned.

"You can’t be serious."

"I am. Look at me."

Maria looked into his eyes, a mix of excitement and fear dancing in her honey-brown eyes.

She bit her lip unconsciously as she locked her gaze on John, his sharp features glowing in the warm light of the setting sun, his dark hair billowing in the wind, and his eyes shining with passion and determination.

John looked like the type of guy she wouldn’t even think to approach before the apocalypse, but John had shown her a hidden side to his personality that she couldn’t resist, but she had her principles.

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"I can’t, I’m sorry, John," she said and stood up, dusting off her pants.

"Maria, wait!" John exclaimed, but she ignored him and stepped outside.

"This is not going to be easy," he muttered, leaning back against the cave’s wall.

But he wouldn’t let a small setback stop him, he was a NTR Rogue after all. He was someone who steals women away from their lovers. And he loved a challenge.