Chapter 177: Strangely Suspicious

Hello! Timeline clarification: The events of Zed and Zinnia are going on exactly in line with Tyler and his harem. So two days have passed with Zed and Zinnia so in this Chapter is Tyler with Kass on Monday is the same morning Zinnia and Agent Z are talking on the phone. I don’t want to stay away from Tyler for too long so without further adieu, here’s the next Chapter! Sorry for delay release, going to get back to 3 a day very soon!

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"So you get a purple mask and start demanding money?" Agent Z said in a monotone, unreadable response.

"I asked politely Z. I can’t run an operation if people are dying of starvation in the streets and we’re seen as people who don’t care about the people. If we’re going to oppose someone who sits there promising a better world, shouldn’t we make the useless slums people more attractive to the enemy?" Zinnia held her ground.

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’Damn. She’s unfiltered and fucking ruthless.’ Zed thought. He couldn’t hear Z but understood enough of what the implications were.

"Fair. Ok, this is what we will do. You and 67 will bring me the prisoner batch to the outskirts and we will meet with the General in charge of the exchanges. If you make me a believer, I will give you money. Fair?" Z said in the same unreadable voice.

"Yes. Thank you. Why are you trusting 67 so fast?" Zinnia asked.

"You should be asking yourself why I’m trusting your judgement on him so fast, not why I’m trusting him so fast. You two are a tandem duo now. Your rise is based on him and I see potential. You know what happens if you fail. He needs to see it too."

’Fuck. The stakes are really upward or death at this point. There’s no more backing down. Black and purples and black masks can get out. No one else can I guess. No sense hiding it anymore. I guess they need to know I’m a demon, otherwise I could lose all trust I’ve built,’ Zinnia thought.

She wanted to keep an image. She was ruthless but also wanted the people to view her in a good light. She was a new leader of the slums and D didn’t exactly treat anyone well. She saw this as a stupid mistake based on his ego. Rather than making the slums a better place like getting them to the level of the outskirts, he kept them down and kept his money for himself while eliminating the people he didn’t think were worthy or talked too much. No one felt safe.

That wasn’t her leadership style and Zed and Dak both realized this quickly.

’Well, it appears she cares about the people but it also seems like it’s only for her benefit and she’ll hand them over to the enemy no problem,’ Zed thought. ’She’s so hot, fuck! What am I thinking? That’s the enemy right there. I’m part of the vampiric noble family. What if I have to kill someone tonight? I have to think of it like I’m doing the right thing when I know it’s not.’

"Ok Z. What time?"

"2 hours. I will be outside of 67s hideout. You will follow me and we will go from there."

"Understood, thank you."

Z hung up and Zinnia exhaled. She threw out her contacts and sighed.

"You sure that’s such a good idea, Zinnia?" Zed asked with some confidence.

"The people need to know who I am. It was one thing to hide behind them as an entry or level 2 but if I’m running these slums, they need to know I’m not an egomaniac who will kill them like D."

Zinnia’s demeanor remained confident. Zed noticed this and continued to become increasingly fascinated and attracted to her.

"But why not just leave them slums? If no one is investing in us, couldn’t we put the money to better use like improving our place for our recruits?" Zed asked honestly, hoping to get a better understanding of how she operated.

"What’s the point of living like this if we have nothing to give the Necrams? The better off lives are here, the more people we can hand over as leverage," Zinnia smirked.

"Sure, but then people start noticing it’s like the outskirts but people are disappearing and we’re getting more powerful. I’ll follow your lead and don’t disagree. We should improve the place but can’t people leave freely? That’s the whole point of the mask..."

"Entry and level 2 to an extent. You and I are in it or face death. We have a job today and I trust you’ll help me. In 2 hours we are delivering the rest of the prisoners and we have to see if the two others came back or not. I said the penalty was death so someone would have to find them," Zinnia said sternly.

"You’re contradicting yourself now. Yes, you made it clear not bringing someone back means death but if we kill the two we’re going to fail to recruit. Use your head Zinnia. You’re a smart, beautiful woman who knows what she is doing. You knew Mojo’s spell didn’t land on us, didn’t you?" Zed said enthusiastically.

’Shit. I’m being too open. I know I can teleport and be safe and the King would protect Dak and I but this is getting in deep.’

"Stop with the beautiful bullshit. I’m your boss, not someone to be won over," Zinnia said unconvincingly. She immediately recognized it.

’Fuck, why do I like that he’s complimenting me? Is it his talent? His honesty? I’ve seen his face, he’s definitely an attractive vampire but this isn’t the time or place to be getting involved with a man, even if I think he’s a good one.’ She thought.

"I set clear goals and have faith they will return, that’s why I made the deadline. They need to know the stakes. You just asked about them, they aren’t clear. I trust Z and 0 and want to do what’s best for me. If surviving means aligning with the enemy, so be it." Zinnia finally regained her composure and confidence.

’There’s a crack in her demeanor, she definitely didn’t sound the same. The problem is I do think she’s beautiful and powerful so I’d be interested. What a fucking mess.’ Zed thought while pondering what she just said.

Dak knocked on the door.

"Everyone’s back. Come check this new prisoner out."

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Tyler was in bed with Kass. She was still sleeping and they had a nice fuck session the night before. She was lying in a bra and panties, still snuggled up to him. He didn’t even care her horns were poking him. He healed too fast now for it to be a problem and was too powerful for it to hurt. It was a minor inconvenience.

’Her horns are like when my dog used to lay on me on Earth. His nails would be irritating but I always made sure not to move. Funny, I wish there were more than just beasts here. A pet would be so cool.’ He thought while admiring his wife.

Kass woke up, yawned, realizing she was poking him and popped up.

"Oh, sorry sexy! Why didn’t you just move me or something?" Kass laughed while blushing.

"They weren’t bothering me at all and you looked peaceful and beautiful. These last few days have been exhausting. All we’ve done is train and try to power up my staff. I think it’s getting close to level 10 but holy fuck thank you for last night. You were extra sexy." Tyler smirked.

"Really? I’m glad because I had fun too. I needed your dick bad. You’re right, and we need to train today so fuck class. Let’s head back to the realm."

"Kass... come on, school still matters." Tyler chuckled.

"Oh no it doesn’t and you know it. Stop being such a boy scout and prioritize what’s important. Do you really think the Dean is going to care if none of us were in class today?" Kass said sternly and directly.

’If this was the slacker by nature Kass it’d be one thing, but she kind of has a good point. This is a motivated Kass and it’s hot.’

"Glad to see the Champ is finally finding a balance and using his head. You’ve normalized your life, you’re texting and not just using the system. You took them on dates. Let’s get that staff to 10." Ash said cheerfully.

"Summoning Mom and Dad would be cool but it’s going to be interesting to see what they make you do to earn their power!" Ritsu playfully snickered.

"Yeah...I was thinking about that too. I think your mom’s will be harder than your dad’s and that’s saying something. She’s so nice and always so calm, I think she has some big tricks up her sleeve." Tyler said with a smile.

"Hey Tyler, I know you’re talking with your familiars but I have a question." Kass said seriously.

’They’ve been able to tell for so long now. I wish they could just hear them too.’ Tyler thought.

"Ok, what’s on your mind?" Tyler asked sincerely.

"It’s something the driver said on our date about the outskirts changing. He said people outside the city are really struggling. Maybe we should go check that out?" Kass suggested.

"You mean Johnny? I’ve used him since our first date as a driver, you really think he’s onto something? Like what?" Tyler asked, confused but interested.

"Not sure, but over the last few months we’ve got to know him from all the rides. Why would he bring it up?"