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And then came the Earthlings, a diverse group bearing the resilience and hardness of a world that had crushed them. They were mostly people over forty, whose faces told stories of deprivation and struggle. There were farmers with calloused hands, capable of making the arid land yield; chefs, whose minds functioned like encyclopedias of nutrition and cooking; and an overwhelming majority of people of humble origins, who knew the value of hard work and community. They arrived on foot, in makeshift vehicles, or in small, organized groups, their gazes filled with initial distrust, but quickly replaced by reverent awe upon seeing Jhon's colossal bus.
But among them was a group Jhon recognized immediately: men and women from special forces from five nations once at war. They were the war machines of the old world, now united for survival. A Chinese soldier, with a rigid posture and sharp eyes; a Russian soldier, with a massive build and a cold stare; a Mossad agent, whose piercing gaze seemed to see through one's soul; and two Americans, whose precise movements and hardened faces betrayed years of combat.
They didn't come with questions, but with a deference Jhon hadn't expected. They knew him. They knew of Jhon's brutality, of his bloodlust in covert operations on the "Forgotten Earth," a world that no longer existed. They had crossed paths with him on global battlefields, where Jhon was a dark legend, a lethal ghost. Now, they were here, their instincts for command and leadership cast aside in the face of Jhon's power. They were lone wolves who had found their alpha.
"Sir," the older American soldier, a scarred man with a look that had seen the worst horrors, said, giving a barely perceptible bow. "We are here. To serve, if it is your will."
Jhon just nodded. He understood them. They were a new people, forged by the apocalypse. There were no longer barriers of nationality or ethnicity; only the quest for survival under the leadership of the fittest. It was a new beginning.
Among the Terrans, John also noticed a group of young women, ages 18 to 25. They were beautiful, with a diversity of ethnicities and appearances, some with an almost hypnotic sensuality, like succubi amidst the desolation. They were the flowers of a dying garden.
Lua, with an enigmatic smile, approached Jhon, Lyra at her side. "Jhon, in my culture, the strongest leader has the right and duty to have the most beautiful companions. They ensure the continuity and strength of the lineage. We have chosen them for you."
Lua pointed to three young elves from her tribe. Lyanna, with ebony hair and deep violet eyes, exuded an aura of mystery. Sylvanas, with long silver hair and a captivating smile, possessed an ethereal grace. Faelan, with wilder features and amber eyes, was a natural hunter.
Lyra, in turn, chose three human women. Elara, the survivor Jhon had first rescued, now with her face restored and a gleam of gratitude in her eyes, seemed more resilient than ever. Seraphina, a young woman with red hair and intense green eyes, had a vibrant energy. Zara, with her olive skin and black hair, exuded an earthy sensuality and an indomitable spirit.
"They are yours, John. Your concubines," Lua said, her voice soft, a touch of pride in her tone. "They will be your companions, your eyes, your hands. They will care for you and ensure your lineage."
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Jhon watched the women approach, their gazes filled with reverence and a touch of desire. He could sense the new dynamic, the power of a leader. His life had changed forever. It wasn't just about surviving; it was about building, about leading, about procreating.
"Loli, show me my status," Jhon asked, his voice now deeper, more authoritative, his mind processing all the changes.
Loli projected the data onto her HUD, a torrent of information flashing across her field of vision.
[JHON'S STATUS]
Name: Jhon (Anonymous Player)
Race: Human-Demon (First Generation)
Life Expectancy: Unlimited
Strength: Extremely High (Exponential increase due to integrations)
Agility: Extremely High (Exponential increase due to integrations)
Resistance: Immeasurable (Exponential increase due to integrations)
Perception: Divine (Enhanced by Enhanced Thermal Vision and Demonic integration)
Active Skills:
Enhanced Thermal Vision: Activate to see detailed, enhanced heat signatures of creatures and objects within 250 meters, even through dense barriers or magical camouflage. Allows you to identify heat-based weak points.
Demonic Aura: Unleash a wave of dark energy that deals area damage (20 meters) and terrifies enemies. (Moderate energy consumption).
Passive Skills:
Accelerated Cellular Regeneration: Significantly faster recovery from minor to moderate injuries. Accelerates healing of fractures and minor illnesses.
Arcane Resistance: Reduces damage taken from attacks based on mystical or shadow energy by 50%.
Demonic Aura (Passive): Emits an imperceptible aura that intimidates lower-ranked creatures and instills fear in ordinary humans.
Equipment:
Rocky Chest Armor (Rare): High protection against physical damage and slight impact resistance.
Ancestor's Shadow Katana (MYTHIC): Arcane obsidian blade with Blood Plasma thread. Cuts through armor and dimensional barriers. Ignores physical and magical resistances. Capable of dealing lethal damage to SS-rank monsters.
Ancestor's Blood Katana (MYTHIC): A blade of blood plasma edged with arcane obsidian. It shares the power of the Ancestor's Shadow. Together, they are the 'Worldkiller Sisters'.
"Abyssal Barret" Sniper Rifle (Legendary): Ultra-high-caliber sniper rifle with a silencer, advanced sights, and bipod. Capable of piercing heavy armor and dealing massive critical damage to S-Rank monsters with the correct ammunition.
Inventory:
Giant Beast Claws x 200 (Rare)
Stabilized Energy Crystal (A) x 1 (Legendary) - (Consumed as bus fuel)
Large Creature Meat x 750 (Uncommon)
Sniper Rifle Ammo (.338 Lapua Magnum) x 500 (Rare)
Level 2 Badge (Engine) x 1 (Legendary)
Level 2 Badge (Armor) x 1 (Legendary)
Improved Camouflage Cloth x 1 (Uncommon)
Small Creature Meat x 600 (Common)
Pistol Ammo (.45) x 1500 (Common)
Reinforced Assault Rifle x 1 (Uncommon)
Rifle Ammunition (5.56mm) x 10,000 (Common)
Assault Rifle Magazines x 250 (Common)
Sniper Rifle Ammo (.50 BMG) x 1,000 (Rare)
Tier 2 Badge (Wheels) x 1 (Legendary)
Level 2 Badge (Exchange) x 1 (Legendary)
Level 2 Insignia (Interior) x 1 (Legendary)
Advanced Engineering Tools x 1 (Rare)
Reaper Skin x 500 (Uncommon)
Raw Energy Crystal (G) x 250 (Common)
Devourer King Meat x 50 (Legendary)
Celestial Power Core x 1 (MYTHICAL) - (Not Evolved/Integrated)
Billions of Gold Coins