Chapter Nineteen: The Call to Return
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Crow sat in the expansive chamber of his new base, the towering walls casting long shadows as the Divine Rank women continued to shower him with attention. His mind, however, was elsewhere. For all the power he had accumulated, for all the control he now held, he couldn't shake the feeling that something—someone—was calling him back.
As he shifted his gaze, something appeared in his vision—a notification from the System.
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System Notification:
[New Mission Available!]
Mission: Return to the MHA world.
Objective: Travel back to your original universe and establish dominance once more.
Reward: A Mobile Dome with legs, capable of housing 100 trillion rooms, fully upgradable with all captured slaves.
Difficulty: Unknown.
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Crow's eyes narrowed as he read the mission details. The reward was undeniably enticing—a mobile base, larger than anything he had ever seen, that could house all his captured slaves, expand infinitely, and could be upgraded to unimaginable levels of power. He could feel the weight of this decision, the pull of what lay ahead. The MHA world—a place where his former self had been born and abandoned. A place that held the key to his past and, now, the opportunity to reshape the future.
The idea of returning was bittersweet. The world that had cast him aside, that had made him stronger through torment and manipulation, was now an opportunity for ultimate control.
As his thoughts swirled, Mirko and Lady Nagant watched him closely, sensing his contemplation. Both women, who had been vying for his attention, could sense the shift in his demeanor, the way his thoughts had turned inward.
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Mirko stepped closer, her hand resting on his leg as she looked at him, a mix of curiosity and concern in her eyes. "What's going on, Master?" she asked softly. "You seem lost in thought."
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Crow didn't answer immediately. Instead, he closed his eyes and focused on the System's mission. The power it offered was undeniable, but it would also mean returning to a place full of reminders of the pain he had suffered. Yet, perhaps that very place was the key to the next step in his ascension.
Finally, he opened his eyes, glancing at Lady Nagant, whose expression mirrored Mirko's, though there was a certain quiet anticipation in her demeanor.
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"I have a decision to make," Crow said slowly, his voice cool yet filled with purpose. "The MHA world is calling me back. And with it... the opportunity to grow even stronger."
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Lady Nagant tilted her head slightly, her eyes narrowing as she processed his words. "The MHA world...?" she repeated softly. "But why go back there? You have everything here. You control everything now."
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Crow stood, his presence growing more imposing as he moved toward the window of his base. He gazed out at the sprawling horizon, the flickering lights of his new empire reflecting the ever-expanding power he commanded. But something deep inside told him that his journey wasn't over yet.
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"Because, Nagant... it's not just about power." Crow's voice was steady, his gaze distant but resolute. "It's about control—the kind of control that shapes worlds. The MHA world is where it all began for me. I need to complete the cycle. And when I return, I'll make sure they never forget what they did to me."
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Mirko looked up at him, a fire in her eyes, but also a hint of sadness. "Then we're coming with you, right?" Her voice was firm, though there was an underlying vulnerability in her tone.
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Crow turned back toward her, his smile faint but knowing. "Of course. I'll need all of you." His gaze shifted to the others in the room—his vast collection of powerful women, all of whom had become integral parts of his empire. "You're all coming with me."
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The System pinged again, a prompt flashing before him.
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System Notification:
[Mission Accepted!]
Objective: Travel to the MHA world.
Reward: A Mobile Dome with legs, housing 100 trillion rooms, fully upgradable with captured slaves.
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Crow felt the pull, the gravity of the mission anchoring his resolve. He wasn't just returning to the MHA world. He was going to conquer it, to solidify his place as the supreme ruler, the one who would never be cast aside again.
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"Let's move," Crow commanded, his tone sharp and decisive. "Prepare yourselves. We're going back."
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The room was silent for a moment as everyone processed the weight of his words. Then, in unison, the women nodded, their loyalty to him unwavering, their desires to follow him growing stronger with every passing moment.
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As the Divine Rank women and the rest of his slaves gathered around him, Crow knew one thing for certain: this was just the beginning. The MHA world had no idea what was coming for it. But they would soon learn.
They would soon learn that Crow had returned—not as the abandoned boy he once was—but as a monarch, ready to claim the world that had rejected him.
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End of Chapter Nineteen.
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