{Author-chan: Welcome to another chapter, my dear readers. While making this chapter, We hit the bonus chapter mark. Something that I have never done. So I am excited about that.
Today is the third day of the challenge. Since pre-pandemic, I have read quite a few fanfics, and they always seem to be able to release chapters every day. I don't understand how they even have time for that. Don't they have work or other things? Then I learn they are using AI. I tried using AI back then; I just couldn't do it.
It felt like it was taking my creativity away, making me lazy, and making me feel like all the work I used to do or did was for nothing. It took 3 months to get back. I feel like I should try to use it for dressing and the building descriptions, but Idk if I can. Anyway, enough of this story. Let's get back to the chapter.
The goal for the next bonus chapter is 20 shiny stones. Let's see if you can reach that goal. Don't forget to comment and leave suggestions if y'all like this chapter.
Okay, enjoy the chapter. Let's begin this, you fuckers.
Toodaloo!!}
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3 weeks since arriving — Dayton, the Year 2168
"So what will it be?" Looking at them, all staring at me with God knows what going on in their minds.
"I don't know, I can't choose. I want them both." Jenny says officially giving up, unable to decide what path to take.
"Well, don't worry. You don't have to decide right now." knowing that they must be in quite a dilemma.
"No pressure." I added.
Hannah groaned, "Why would you say that? You jinxed it."
In a faked shocked manner, I asked her, "Wh- What's wrong with saying that?"
"Never mind.. Can we just get some ice cream and go back to the hotel? And when are we going to change zones?" She starts throwing a barrage of questions.
"Sure, let's go. John!" Having teased her enough, I nodded slowly to John, calling his name.
"Got it, Boss." Taking the keys, he stood up and replied.
As we all walked down the building. Everybody is busy in their own thoughts. Thinking about what to choose.
During the ride, sensing the tension in the air. I decide to unveil the moving the zones plan to change the subject.
I said, breaking the silence, "We will leave for New Greenwich—Zone 4 in three weeks"
"Bases?" Jenny asked.
"Zones 12, 11, 10, 7, and 5, We will spread up our bases in poorer zones , and our HQ will be in New Greenwich."
Lindy asks a question that others also agreed with.
"Then Why not put our headquarters in zone 3 or 1?"
I replied, "Because, There is no point in doing that, my love. When the dominoes pieces start falling, they only need to reach Zone 4, and the whole district will collapse."
Diana starts completing what I was about to say, "Though the upper zones look down on people from lower zones and act like they don't need them. Somebody is needed to clean the pipes and keep the factories humming. So, imagine the chaos if people from Zone 12 or 11 suddenly gain time and leave for Zone 4 or 3. Who will work then?"
Hannah, now curious, asks, "Have you decided on our industry?"
"Thanks for joining, Mademoiselle."
"Our industry here is automobile. The industry in this world is developed around antiques. Still, it is developed more relatively to our previous world's standards, but just enough that we can catch up with it to give us an edge." I replied.
Jenny gave her observation as well: "The number of bases and the people working in the shops will be helpful later for spreading rumors and igniting the fight against the upper zones—"
"That's when we will steal the time." Diana said with a sharp glint in her eyes.
"And maybe find out how it is made in the first place." I added.
Diana asked, "Why is it important to know how time is made in this world?"
Glancing towards John, I thought for a moment and realised there is no worry in explaining it now.
"Do you know why we do not bring other people along with us to hop between universes?"
"I thought it was because we didn't have enough energy to do so." Hannah replied, intrigued by the question.
"Nah, we have enough of it to bring an entire city easily, luv. The reason is just because we can't trust anyone, love. Every human being has desires, even us. What if their greed led to some troubles? I do not care about small troubles, but they know about you lot." I said.
"What if something happened to you? I woULD BURN THAT UNIVERSE TO THE GROUND!!" I continued not noticing that I was getting too emotional.
"Okay! Okay! My Knight in Shining Armour.. Calm down." Hannah started trying to control.
I started chuckling a bit at her comment, "Well, knowing how to manufacture time will help us. What do humans or every living being in this dimension crave internally? — That is to live forever, or at least for a long time."
John asked, "So, we are going to offer them time in exchange for their loyalty?"
"Exactly, when they don't know when they are dying, they are afraid of it. But won't act on it. But what if! They do know. They would surely do anything, even become a dog, to live for some more time. That fear is what will allow us to travel easily in the future." {Author-chan: All the talk in the car might have seemed like bullshit. But it was not. This is one of the logical ways I found to get somebody's loyalty. }
I continue, As Machiavelli said, "It is better to be feared than loved." Those people will love and respect us, but when given the chance, they might betray us. But this fear will act as a safeguard.
By the end of the talking, we had already arrived at the Century.
Opening the front door, I walk to the other side and open the left back door of the car.
"Thanks, Alexi." Jenny intentionally said in her cute tone.
At this moment, My cock was already pent up from the past week for 2 weeks, and hearing that voice didn't help much; it sent a sweet shiver through my body. Arousing a new sensation. You know the one that just makes you want to bite somebody out of cuteness. I swear, I would have ravaged her then and there had I not had a bit more self-control.
Clearing my throat, I said, "No problem, we forgot to buy ice cream. Why don't you guys go up while John and I go buy some? Hmm.?."
"Okay." "Hmm.." "Sigh.. Fine." "Go easy on him."
It seems like Diana caught the little glance I gave to John back in the car.
While I had planned to have a talk with John in the car. En route, I noticed a woman running alone. I usually wouldn't have paid any attention, but there was something about her. Something that I couldn't put a finger on.
Something about her… felt off
I said to John,
"Slow down."
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{Author-chan: Okay, that's all for this chapter, my dear readers. In this chapter, we laid out the future plan of this world. Any guesses on what the next world will be?
In this world, I have decided to go with the Viva La Revolución path. Though just stealing it would be okay? But, not logical. Like Rachel's son? How can she leave him in such a world? So, make the world better to give her peace of mind when leaving this universe. I don't want to treat Alexia's partners as mindless dolls who just follow her around, leaving everything and everyone like in those Chinese novels.
Also, can you guess who the woman is?
That's all. Don't forget to read today's author's weird thoughts.}