NTR Rogue in the Apocalypse-Chapter 251: Mobile Fortress
John smirked. He wasn’t counting on the best possible outcome, but it had happened.
"Great, what do we have to do?" John asked Echo, and Dalia’s eyebrows shot up.
"Oh sorry, I’m talking to Echo," he said.
"Oh, is it about the base?" Dalia asked.
John nodded. "Yes, but it’s a bit complicated. Let’s go outside."
The two of them left the room, and Dalia’s eyes immediately locked onto the spacious hallways, and she let out a soft gasp.
"What’s happened?"
"You didn’t notice this last night? I upgraded it."
She shook her head, "I did notice, but I thought I was just dreaming."
"It’s not a dream. This is real," John said, gesturing around the new hallway.
"Wow," Dalia murmured, running her fingers along the smooth wooden panels that lined the walls.
"Anyway, you go eat something. I have to take care of something," John said as he rushed outside.
He stepped into the courtyard and tried to imagine how the base would morph into a mobile fortress, but he stopped when he noticed a pair of legs dangling from the roof.
"Hey John."
The voice came from a woman sitting cross-legged on the roof, her long chestnut brown hair and tanned skin standing out against the dark rooftop.
She was slender, with a toned physique. She had long, slender legs that went on for miles and were accentuated by her tiny waist.
"Hey Jolene. What are you doing up there?"
Jolene grinned and stretched languorously.
"Nothing," she answered.
John blinked in confusion.
"Wait... How did you get up there? How long were you up there?"
Jolene giggled and stood up.
"Doesn’t matter," she said as she climbed down and leaped elegantly from the roof.
John’s jaw dropped open and his eyes widened as her feet touched the ground.
"You’re a jumper," he blurted out.
Jolene nodded, her green eyes twinkling in amusement.
"I’ve never seen someone jump that high," John continued, still stunned.
Jolene chuckled. "I’ve been jumping since I was a child," she explained, "but, I gained some new skills."
"So you were just trying out your new skills?" John asked.
Jolene nodded.
"How high can you jump?"
"I don’t know, I’m a bit scared to find out," she admitted. "I could probably jump pretty high, though."
"Anyway, I have to go back to the infirmary now. Can I sleep with you tonight?"
"Yeah, of course."
She beamed and bounded off towards the infirmary.
’What a cute woman.’
John looked at the surroundings, and his eyes drifted towards the mountains.
He brought up the base interface and checked the upgrade button.
[Base Upgrade]
[Cost: 11200 Energy]
[You’ve managed to infuse a monster core and complete the upgrade. As a bonus, the base is now a mobile fortress with defensive weapon capabilities. The upgrade is permanent. However, the base needs to be stationary for the defensive weapon to recharge. You can also choose the type of defensive weapon system to be installed. ]
[Accept] [Decline]
’Wait, defensive weapon?’
’11200 Energy and it doesn’t include the cost for the weapon systems? That’s too expensive!’
John’s expression was grim. He hadn’t expected the energy cost to be so steep.
However, he couldn’t back down now.
He was on a mission to recover his home planet, and this was just a necessary cost.
’Anyway, let’s do this,’ John thought, and he selected accept.
Instantly, the entire structure quivered, and the outer walls transformed.
They turned metallic and grew taller as a set of gun slits emerged on the roof.
"Boss, boss, what’s happening!" Brennan yelled as he ran out.
"Relax, it’s an upgrade," John reassured, and he scanned the new structure.
It was about 15 meters tall and a large array of gun slits adorned the rooftop.
’I guess it comes with some free weapons,’ he thought and smirked.
The roof was also equipped with a radar and a communication device.
’This should speed up our plan of going on the offensive.’
The next day, John gathered everyone in the courtyard.
"Listen up, people. We will be going to war soon," John’s announcement met with murmurs and hushed whispers.
"Our enemy, the Luminars, is responsible for the deaths of most of the human population. They have taken over our planet and killed many of our loved ones."
"But no more. We have managed to build this fortress and its defensive weapons. We will go on the offensive and take the war to them. It will not be easy, but I believe in each and every one of you. I believe in this team. I believe in myself."
John paused, taking a deep breath as the murmuring grew louder.
"Do not fear the enemy. Remember, the strongest wall cannot stand against a righteous fire. Your righteous fire burns within you, and together we will destroy our enemies."
"However, you don’t have to come with us, and those who wish to leave, now is your chance. Once we start this war, we might never see each other again, and I will not fault those who want to turn back."
The courtyard was silent, and John’s eyes scanned the group of humans and Nevilians alike.
Their faces were tense, their bodies rigid as they listened to his speech.
"Those who are with us, raise your hand," John ordered.
Slowly, several hands were raised, followed by more and more, until the entire crowd was on their feet, cheering.
"Well, it looks like you’ve convinced them," a familiar voice interrupted, and John turned to see Echo floating in the air.
"Yes, but that was the easy part," John communicated telepathically with Echo and turned to the crowd once again.
"From here on out, we will have to fight. It will be brutal, it will be bloody, and it will be dangerous."
John’s voice rose in intensity, his gaze fierce and his aura emanated a commanding presence.
"Are you all prepared to face death itself?!"
The crowd roared in unison, their voices resounding in the air as they raised their weapons and fists.
"I can’t hear you! Are you ready to die for humanity?!" John yelled.
The crowd’s roar grew louder, their voices united and their aura was pulsating with bloodlust.
"Good, prepare yourselves. Today is the day we take our stand."
John smiled as he watched the crowd disperse, their faces filled with determination.
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