Chapter 38: Chapter38-Kiara has a boyfriend

"Swallow it," she repeated, her tone menacing. I need to be more arrogant and proactive, knowing that the previous Michael wouldn't simply sit back and obey every command given to him in current situation. "Bitch, you're crossing your line. I can make your whole family vanish with a single order," I threatened, but my bravado was wearing thin. She stepped closer, her eyes filled with disgust. "Only if you live." A chill ran down my spine at her words. I gulped, realizing she might actually pull the trigger if I pushed her too far. "What kind of pill is that?" I asked with a curious tone. I've never seen it before. I don't think I need any medicine; I'm already fit and good. Kiara's expression remained stern. "That pill is a loyalty pill... No, resisting, swallow it now, or I'll force you to." I was shocked once again, not by her actions, but by that pill. The Loyalty pill is more like a bomb than a pill; if you disobey the person who feed it to you or betray their orders, it explodes in your stomach. What shocked me the most was that these pills had already been banned from both the black and white markets. Their existence is rare, like finding water in a desert. Moreover, their cost is equivalent to selling 50 Ace rank cores; acquiring one is insane. But now I was sure that someone was behind all of this, most likely our rival company... Seeing no other option, I hesitated but eventually took the pill from her hand. The cold metal of the gun against my forehead was a constant reminder of my precarious situation. "Alright, alright, I'll take it," I conceded, placing the pill in my mouth and swallowing it down. Kiara's expression remained stern as she watched me. "Good. Now listen carefully, Michael. You may think you're in control, but remember, your life hangs by a thread. Step out of line, and I won't hesitate to end it." I nodded again, feeling the gravity of her words. With that, Kiara holstered her gun, her serious expression unchanged. She stared at me intensely, her voice breaking through the tense atmosphere in the room. "Michael, from now on, you will not take any decision without consulting me first. Every detail of every deal you make, every move you plan, I want to know about it. Understood?" Her voice held a cold authority, leaving no room for argument. I hesitated for a moment, swallowing hard before managing a shaky response. "O-Okay..." Her gaze narrowed slightly, as if to emphasize her point. "I need your full cooperation, Michael. Remember the consequences if you don't." The weight of her words hung heavy in the air. I could feel the weight of the loyalty pill in my stomach, a constant reminder of the danger I was in. With final, stern look, Kiara turned on her heel and walked towards the door. I watched her leave and, the sound of footsteps echoing in the room. As the door closed behind her, I was left all alone. The shit was that... She threatened me, forced me to swallow the pill, threatened me again, and then left. After that, I quickly glanced at the virtual screen that had appeared a minute ago. (Ding, Warning Host! Unknown harmful substance detected in your body.) (Ding, Host, The System will forcefully destroy the harmful substance to protect its own existence in 5 seconds.) (5...4...3...2...1...0) (Destroying the harmful substance now!) (1%...20%...40%...75%...90%...95%...100%) (Process completed... Congratulations, host! The harmful substance has been successfully removed from your body!) Oh, that was really fast... Before I could understand what was happening, everything was over. Well, good for me. Now I'm free from that controlling pill. Even though I was free, I kept looking at the screen because some words caught my attention... "To protect its own existence, huh?" From this, I figured out that the system might be integrated with me or my body, which is why it tried to destroy the substance. This means if I... No, no, let's ask the system directly... I asked, "System, are you integrated with me?" (Yes, Host!) Then I asked with a curious tone, "If I die, will you also die with me?" (No, Host, I am not a living being, so dying is impossible for me. If you die, I will just find a new host!) That's understandable... I expected this kind of reply from the system. From the very beginning, I knew it wasn't a living being, so it couldn't die. Still, I asked to satisfy my curiosity. However, I did learn that it would find a new host if I ever died. So, I asked, "Then why bother saving me?" The virtual screen flickered as the system prepared its response. (Host, your survival ensures optimal performance of the system. A transition to a new host is resource-intensive and may not guarantee immediate synchronization. Your continued existence is beneficial for maintaining the system's current efficiency.) I nodded, absorbing the information. It made sense. The system needed me as much as I needed it, at least for now. "Fine," I said aloud, though mostly to myself. "We're stuck with each other." After that, I turned my attention to the chain quest. After scrolling through the countless notifications, I finally found the quest. I clicked on it and then selected the "Open" option. 3rd Quest: [Fear the walking dead!] Survive alongside others... Objective: Stay alive for 10 days. Reward: Gold-Rank Daggers (Accept/Reject) "Others? I have to survive with others?" I muttered to myself, puzzled by the quest's description. What does it mean by 'others'? And who exactly are these 'others'? I paused, trying to figure it out. Isn't 'Fear the Walking Dead' an American zombie movie? So, what kind of quest is this? A zombie invasion? No, No, that doesn't seem likely, so what could it be?" After thinking for a few more minutes, I still couldn't grasp who these "others" were. But for now, I assumed they were just other people involved in this quest. After that, I decided to accept the quest. Just then, the door to my room opened again, and this time it was Allen entering with a stack of documents and files in his hands. "Hey Allen, what brings you here?" I asked casually. "Hello, Youngmaster. How are you?" Allen greeted respectfully. "I'm alright... for now," I replied uncertainly. "Good to hear, Master," Allen said, approaching and handing me the file. I took the file from him and opened it. "What's this?" I asked, curious about its contents. "It's Miss Kiara's file, like you asked for," Allen explained. "Very good, Allen, I needed it the most now," I said, flipping through Kiara's file, carefully reading the contents with a serious look. "Now, you can leave-" "Master, you know you have to go to the office tomorrow," Allen interrupted cautiously, his voice sounding concerned. "What? So soon? Can't you see I'm injured?" I replied, feeling a mix of annoyance and surprise. "I'm sorry, Master, but it's your father's order," Allen explained respectfully. "Also, Master, you've been in a coma for ten days." "Wait! What? I was in a coma?" I exclaimed, my voice showing disbelief. I never expected I was in a coma. I thought hunters found me yesterday and doctors treated me then, but apparently not. The realization that I'd been unconscious for ten days was slowly sinking in. "Yes, Master," Allen replied calmly, looking at me with a neutral expression. "Who found my body?" I asked, curiosity and a hint of worry entering my tone. Damn! That was a stupid question. Obviously, only hunters would find me. "A group of hunters," Allen answered quickly. Expected... "What about the other two bodies?" I pressed on, my mind racing with questions. "What do you mean, two bodies?" Allen asked, sounding confused and puzzled. Hmm, didn't they find Scar and Steve's dead bodies? They should have, right? I mean, I was with them, so how could they not? But wait, what if... I froze, realizing I had nearly revealed something I shouldn't have known. "I... the two bodies," I stumbled, then stopped myself abruptly. "Hold on! First, tell me where they found my body." "In the middle of the secure parts of the jungle," Allen responded, looking increasingly puzzled. Now, that explains it. Why didn't they find their bodies... But then, another question comes up... How was my body there? No, who moved my body from the cave to the jungle? Surely, not a ghost... But who? Who saved me? I frowned, trying to figure out the puzzle in my head. "Nevermind," I said eventually, waving my hand to dismiss the question. "Thanks, Allen. You can go now." Allen nodded respectfully and left the room, leaving me alone with my thoughts, feeling the full impact of recent events weighing on me. As Allen left the room, I found myself alone with Kiara's file. I was curious, so I started looking through it carefully. There were lots of details about her work achievements, her job in the company, and notes about how good she was at her job and, many other things... I couldn't believe what I found - a receipt for an engagement ring, dated a few months back. I raised my eyebrows in pure disgust. An engagement ring? So, she's engaged? I scoffed at the thought. I never would have imagined someone as mature and sexy as her being tied down to a boyfriend, let alone engaged. Now, I can't help but wonder - is she even a virgin? She's got a man, so she's probably already been taken or already got her pussy fucked out... But, I still have to pay her back for all the shit she's put me through. Given her arrogant and confident nature, I want to shatter her into a million pieces. To do that, I need to make her mine. Only my sex slave. I sighed, feeling disgusted with myself. What's wrong with me? I used to despise netori, and now here I am, contemplating how I can cuck her boyfriend. I need to think about this more. I don't know if I should do it or not... I'll have to figure it out later...