NTR Rogue in the Apocalypse-Chapter 270: Infiltration

"What is it, Zara?" John asked, and Celeste stood up.

"I’m going to bed, John. Good night," she said, placing a small kiss on his cheek.

"Good night," he replied.

"Who’s that?" Zara asked.

"Celeste. She was from the university. Now, what is it?" John asked, his voice tinged with annoyance.

"Follow me," Zara said.

"What’s wrong? Why are you so tense?" John asked, standing up.

"We’ve got a problem. It’s better if we discuss it somewhere else."

They walked out of the base and into the dark forest.

"So, what’s going on?" John asked again.

Zara sighed.

"There’s something you need to know about Elaine."

John raised an eyebrow.

"What is it?"

"She’s not what she seems. I did some digging and found out that she’s actually a mole for the Luminar."

John’s eyes widened.

"What? How did you find out?"

"I have my ways. The point is, we need to be careful with her."

He narrowed his eyes as he listened to Zara. John was very reluctant to believe that. He had been keeping an eye on Elaine’s every step.

’This makes no sense unless Zara here was possessed.’

"I appreciate you looking out for me, but I think you’re mistaken, Zara."

"What do you mean? I’ve got proof!" Zara exclaimed.

John sighed. "Show me."

Zara pulled out a small device from her pocket and showed him a recording of Elaine meeting up with some Luminars, but John knew the video was fake because, at that exact time, he had been observing Elaine by himself.

"Where did you get this from, Zara?" John asked, his voice low and expressing certain danger.

"I... I can’t tell you that," she replied, averting her gaze.

"Well, I guess I’ll have to find out myself."

John took a step towards Zara, and she quickly backed away.

"Wait! I’ll tell you, step back," Zara warned, unsheathing her swords.

"Woah, relax, Zara. What’s the matter with you?" John asked, raising his hands in surrender.

"Nothing. It’s just that you’re being too close, and I don’t like it," she replied, her eyes narrowing.

"You’re being very paranoid, Zara," John said, taking another step towards her.

"I said step back!" she yelled and raised her swords, pointing them at John.

"Zara, I could destroy you if I wanted to, and those swords wouldn’t help you. Now, tell me how you got this video," John demanded.

Zara let out a sigh.

"Fine. I got it from Liam."

"Liam?" John’s eyes narrowed.

"As in, your father Liam," she said.

John’s expression changed from curiosity to anger.

"What’s your relationship with Liam?"

"Nothing, I just..." Zara paused as if thinking of a good lie.

"I’m working for him. He paid me to keep an eye on you."

John took a step forward.

"What could he even give you? Last I checked, he was still the same weakling and a coward."

"I don’t know how he did it, but he fooled everyone. He’s not weak. In fact, he’s so powerful that he can control people’s minds," she said.

"Mind control? How is that possible?" John asked, his eyes widening in surprise.

"I don’t know, but that’s what he does."

"So, what did he offer you?" John asked.

Zara looked away.

"He has a gate, a portal to another planet, and he’s building a colony there."

"A portal? This is all very hard to believe, Zara, but now that you’ve come clean, you can’t ever lie to me again."

John stepped closer, his tone dropping to a threatening tone, "Zara, if I find out you lied to me, I will hunt you down and make you wish you were never born. Do you understand?"

Zara nodded nervously.

"I understand, John. I won’t lie to you."

"Good. Now tell me everything you know about Liam."

Zara took a deep breath and began to tell him about Liam. She told him that Liam had found the portal before the apocalypse, and he had been planning to use it to escape if things didn’t go his way. She also told him that Liam had sent her to spy on him and report his whereabouts.

Because Liam knew about the invasion beforehand, thanks to Theodore, he had time to prepare. He used his life’s savings to prepare for the invasion and start a new life on that planet they call New Earth.

"How many people are living in this colony?" John asked.

"I don’t know, but there are too many of them."

"Hundreds?" John asked, and Zara shook her head.

John’s eyebrows shot up. "Thousands!?"

"Yes, at least a few thousand, and more are coming through the portal every day," Zara said.

John thought for a moment.

"I need to see this for myself."

"But how? Liam would know we’re coming."

"I’ll figure something out," John said, turning to leave.

"Where are you going?" Zara asked.

John turned around to face her.

"Does Lydia know about this?"

Zara shook her head.

"No, I was ordered to keep an eye on you and not tell anyone."

"Come with me."

John turned around and walked away, with Zara following close behind. They entered the base and went straight to Lydia’s room. John knocked on her door, and Lydia opened it.

"Hey, what’s wrong?" she asked as she saw the serious expression on their faces.

"We have a problem," John said.

Lydia raised an eyebrow, her blue eyes gleaming under the moonlight coming through the window.

John told Lydia everything, and she listened attentively. She turned to Zara.

"Is this true?"

Zara nodded.

"Yes, it is. I’m sorry, I was ordered to keep it a secret."

Lydia sighed, rubbing her temples.

"I’m disappointed, Zara. I trusted you, and you betrayed that trust."

Zara lowered her head in shame.

"I’m sorry, Lydia. I’ll do anything to make it up to you," she said.

"We’ll deal with that later. For now, let’s focus on the issue at hand," Lydia said, turning to John.

"So, what do you want to do, John?"

John thought for a moment before replying, "I need to see this place for myself, Lydia. I need to know what Liam is doing. I’ll infiltrate New Earth."

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