Esper Harem in the Apocalypse

1043  The Way of Harem

'I didn't expect things to take this turn. When I found out that Erika was my girlfriend, I had decided to meet her and talk with her before adding members to my harem. But according to Alice and Janet, Erika doesn't treat me right and puts no effort into our relationship.

To be honest, it's hard to believe. It's unlike Erika to take things for granted and not care of her belongings. Janet, at one point, could lie depending on a situation, but Alice would never lie, even if she was at the advantage.

When did I start dating Erika, and why? I will have to ask the person in question herself. Still, I never thought Alice and Janet would go as far as having an affair with me. Although I don't plan on doing stuff like having sex with them before I have regained enough memories. I might as well make moves on them to make them happy.'

"I know that Erika can easily kill us all three with just a slap, but I doubt she would do it," Alice stated. "As long as she doesn't punish Rudy, I am fine with dying. At least I won't have any regrets."

'How strong are the heroes?' Rudy couldn't help but be curious about it. 'I am strong, but don't know how much. But can I fight someone who has gained real near death experience multiple times? I can't say I haven't met powerful heroes yet. I met some in the forest and I have Eric by my side.

However, I haven't seen a hero in action yet. Although I saw several fights on the internet, recorded by the nearby cameras and some stupid bystanders— who, instead of running, captured videos to post them on a premium website and charge people to watch the fight.'

"Rudy, say something…" Janet pointed her eyes at Alice, seemingly hoping that Rudy would stop Alice from going extreme.

Rudy slightly nodded at Janet and turned to Alice. He placed his hands on her shoulders and said, "You don't have to worry about Erika. I will take care of that myself."

Hearing the opposite of what Janet wanted, she facepalmed herself.

"I haven't finished yet," Rudy shot a quick glance at Janet. "Alice, you are not the one to decide what I will do. You can't tell me to cheat on Erika or to have an affair with you and Janet. I will do whatever I want to do.

I will go to other girls and make moves on them too. And I am not doing this because my relationship with Erika is not going well… I would have done the same if it was any other girl."

Rudy hated to lie, but he had to make that impression of him to others if he wanted to go further with his plans. Otherwise, his harem would have been limited to Janet and Alice only. He couldn't wait to take things slow or wait for an opportunity to strike. He had to make his own.

"Wait… you are saying that you would have cheated on your girlfriend no matter who it was?" Alice asked with a baffled look on her face.

'She can't comprehend that I would ever say something like that…' Rudy uttered inwardly. 'I have to be dishonest here, but I don't want to give the impression of being a cheater. I will never become something I hate.'

"If I wasn't treated right in the relationship, then yes, I would. If I felt like I didn't get the necessary love and respect in the relationship, then yes, I would. I wouldn't feel sad or guilty about cheating on them." Rudy's answer was mixed with lies and truth.

"How can you two be so confident that you would be able to keep me happy in our affair?" Rudy questioned with a serious look on his face.

"Because we love you!"

"Love is not the only thing that keeps a relationship going. Otherwise, there would be no break ups and divorce happening in the world. There are many factors, and even after knowing them, one cannot guarantee the future of the relationship.

I am not an expert in a relationship, but I have seen many couples around me who seemed inseparable, breaking up and cheating on each other. I don't want to be bound by those restrictions. I want to have freedom and I will make it happen."

Without explaining himself, Rudy left the room and proceeded to Rize's office.

'I would have never used such language and words in front of Alice, but seeing how she was acting, it's safe to assume that the apocalypse made her strong.'

KNOCK~ KNOCK!

"Is it Rudy?" "Yes. May I come in?"

"The door is open."

'Well, I am already aware of that. The offices here don't have locks for several reasons.'

Rize was working on a report, but as soon as Rudy entered the room, she couldn't help but shoot a quick glance at him.

"Hmm? Where is Janet?"

"She should be on her way," Rudy shrugged his shoulders and casually sat on the chair opposite Rize's.

Rize furrowed her brows and uttered, "I didn't give you permission to sit."

SIGH!

Rudy got up and stood by the wall.

"I didn't ask you to stand up, either."

With a frustrated look on his face, Rudy looked into Rize's eyes and uttered, "I don't know if you know this but… you are annoying, Rize."

"Wha—!" Rize's mouth wide opened in shock. "Wait, did you just call me by my name?!"

"Yes, I did. What will you do?"

"Are you trying to make me angry, Rudy?"

"Aren't you doing the same?"

"Well…" All the anger vanished from Rize's face and her demeanor changed.

"You realize how it feels, right? And you do this to me every single day. I admit I also do that sometimes, but my reasons and your reasons are different," he stated with a composed look on his face.

"W-What reasons?" She stuttered.

'Now I have got her!' With a smirk on his face, Rudy uttered, "Do you really want me to say them out loud?"