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Night had fallen over the devastated world, but inside Jhon's Leviathan, the soft lights of the floating interior created an oasis of warmth and safety. The shuttle, now a train of monumental proportions, was parked in the heart of a dense forest, its armor nearly invisible and its audible presence reduced to a whisper, as Jhon had ordered. Kael and Lyra still rested in the infirmary, their bodies recovering, while Jhon and Lua sat in the cockpit, the elf's ethereal beauty overshadowing the futuristic technology around them.
Jhon turned to Lua, his hand resting gently on her perfect face. His eyes, now with a deeper glow and perhaps a hint of subtle red, met hers. Lua's declaration had resonated in his soul, an echo of something primordial.
"Lua, do you know what you're saying?" Jhon asked, his voice low, almost a growl, but filled with an intensity that made her shiver. "Do you know there's no going back?"
Lua's blue eyes locked with his, unwavering, and a smile graced her lips. "John, in my world, a promise is more than words. It's the truth of our existence. There's no going back when the soul chooses its destiny. And my soul chose you."
Without another word, Jhon swept her into his arms, lifting her like a princess. Her new strength, enhanced by the integration of the Purified Demonic Heart, made her feel light as a feather. He carried her to her private bedroom, a luxurious space within the giant piece of furniture, with a king-size bed and ambient lighting that could be adjusted to any desired hue.
That night was a whirlwind of passion. The bedroom, once a mere functional space, became the stage for a primal surrender. Lua, on top of Jhon, her blond hair spread across the silk pillow, her blue eyes closed in ecstasy, arched with each thrust, her loud, vibrant orgasms echoing in the silence of the bus. She was mesmerized by it, by Jhon's relentless strength, by the moment of complete union. Her body, with its perfect curves, seemed made to fit his.
"Jhon... get me pregnant!" Lua whispered between moans, her voice hoarse with pleasure. "I want your child!"
Jhon listened, and her declaration ignited something even deeper within him. With renewed fury and passion, he continued, his pace unwavering, until, after four hours of continuous ecstasy, Lua finally asked for rest, panting, exhausted, but with a smile of pure satisfaction on her face.
Before falling asleep, nestled in Jhon's powerful arms, Lua made a final request, her voice a sleepy whisper. "Jhon... my tribe... those who remain... they are scattered, hidden. They are my people, and they are good. Would you let them on the bus? Protect them?"
Jhon agreed. He had discovered, during his brief conversation with Loli before they set out to save Lua, that she was an Elven Princess, the last of her royal line on her home planet. The idea of protecting her people, the last remnants of an ancient and noble race, resonated with his new purpose. He was a protector now, and his kingdom was this bus, this fortress on wheels.
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The morning brought a new sense of purpose. As Lua slept soundly beside him, exhausted but with a peaceful expression Jhon had never seen on her, he got up. The light filtering through the 4D projections in the bedroom window gave the room a soft, welcoming tone. He dressed and returned to the cockpit, where Loli was already projecting maps and data.
"Loli, how many humans are left on the planet?" Jhon asked, the question heavy in his voice. His Enhanced Thermal Vision and the shuttle's tracking capabilities should have given him a rough idea.
Loli displayed a holographic map of the planet, points of light representing concentrations of life. The image was grim. "John, the global human population, based on my satellite data and residual transmissions... is just over 400 individuals scattered across the globe. Most in small, isolated or solitary groups."
Jhon felt a chill. Earth, once home to billions, now had a mere 400 humans left. The scale of the catastrophe was even more overwhelming than he had imagined.
"It's too few…" he murmured, his voice strained. "Loli, let's get them back. I want to save as many Earth humans as we can. Start plotting routes to the hot spots. And send a message. To the people of Lua who are still alive and to the Earthlings."
Loli nodded, her holographic eyes focused. "What's the message, Jhon?"
"Tell them: 'If you want to survive, come to me and follow me. My bus is a refuge and my strength is your protection. But know this: if you don't want to follow orders, if there is insubordination, then I'm sorry, but I'm not a saint. Discretion and obedience will be absolute.'"
Loli began preparing the transmission, her voice calm and unwavering. "The message will be encrypted and broadcast on all known frequencies, John. It will be a clear and concise statement of intent. Princess Lua can also help identify the meeting points of her elven people when she awakens."
Jhon looked away to the horizon, his thoughts already on the future, on the next evolution of his mobile fortress.
"Loli, for the next evolution of the bus... we won't need Badges anymore, right?" Jhon asked, his mind already processing Loli's information about the transition to Level 3.
Loli drew a complex diagram of a new phase of the bus. "Correct, Jhon! From now on, for the transition from Level 3 to Level 4 and beyond, the bus will no longer require Level Badges. It will rely on raw materials and rare energies. And yes, Jhon, you nailed it: the bus will no longer have wheels. It will float above the earth like one of your magnetic levitation trains!"
She continued, her voice filled with excitement. "The headlights will be drastically altered, becoming energy emitters that can blind and disorient enemies, or even project light barriers. We'll need to find a meeting point to exchange the billions of gold coins you've accumulated in your inventory! I can guarantee that with this money, you can upgrade the shuttle to Level 5 and transform it into an orbital ship!"
Jhon's eyes widened. An orbital ship. That would completely change the game.
"But John, this is very complicated," Loli warned, a serious tone returning to her voice. "You'll need to choose between different strengths and specializations for the ship. It will be a critical choice, with profound ramifications. But that's why I exist, isn't it? To guide you through these decisions."
As Loli spoke, a warning appeared on Jhon's HUD, overlapping the projections.
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[GLOBAL SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT!]
Congratulations to player ANONYMOUS for upgrading their vehicle to Level 3!
From this point on, the global announcement system for vehicle upgrades will be disabled. The game as you know it now truly begins.
Check your inventory. There's a surprise gift for you, a bonus for your exceptional achievement!
Jhon frowned. Anonymous. The system still identified him that way, even with his achievements. A surprise gift? He opened his inventory, and there, glowing with a golden aura, was a new item.
Celestial Power Core x1 (MYTHIC): A crystal of pure energy, condensed from the essence of a collapsing star. Can be used to enhance any legendary or mythical item, or consumed for an exponential stat boost. It possesses a clean, divine energy, in contrast to demonic energy. Grants a subtle connection to the 'Celestial Essence'.
A Purified Demon Heart for the body, and a Celestial Power Core for the equipment. The system was balancing things in a peculiar way.
As he pondered the new gift, a sound came from behind. Lyra, the woman Jhon had rescued from Lua's group, stood in the aisle, her eyes still a little bleary from the concussion, but with a glint of something new in them. She was slimmer than Lua, with light brown hair and green eyes, her beauty more delicate but no less captivating. She wore one of the clean, comfortable outfits provided by the bus.
She looked at John, her eyes roaming his body, lingering on his aura of power, his new presence. There was gratitude, yes, but also intense curiosity and an undeniable attraction.
"John…" she murmured, her voice soft, almost a whisper. She moved closer, hesitantly at first, but then with growing determination. Her trembling hands touched his arm, and she leaned in, kissing him gently.
He took her, not with Lua's same primal intensity, but with a surprising sweetness. Lyra didn't ask, she simply surrendered. She didn't have Lua's experience, she was a virgin, but her passion was undeniable. The sex was wonderful, an experience of delicacy and total surrender. Halfway through the act, Jhon felt someone watching him. He looked away.
Lua stood in the bedroom doorway, her blue eyes shining in the dim light. She held no anger, no jealousy. Only a deep fascination, an unspoken understanding. She watched Lyra, her body arching, sweating with pleasure, and the sound of both women's moans, now joined in a bond with the same man, filled the air. The two elven virgins, from two different planets, had lost their virginities to John, and he was the center of their new worlds.
The room, for a brief moment, was the only reality. The Worldkiller Sisters, Jhon's Mythical Katanas, rested on a stand near the bed, glowing faintly in the dim light, a silent testament to their master's power.