Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System - Chapter 232

Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Special Mission

Their meat was tough and gamey, but it sustained her.

She packed what she could carry, wrapping it in leaves to preserve it during her journey.

She knew she couldn’t stay hidden forever. The heat, the isolation, and the lingering effects of the serum were taking their toll on her body.

She needed shelter. She needed allies. And she knew exactly where to find them.

…………..

[Ding! A special mission has been triggered: Slay the Pawns of the Devil. Pawns Slained (1/7). Reward: -]

[Ding! Another mission has been triggered: Slay the Pawns of Deimos. Pawns Slained(0/7). Reward: -]

Her eyes narrowed, and she muttered to herself, “Deimos…so that was the name of that entity.”

[Host, do you want to know more?] her system asked cautiously.

Su Jiyai smirked, shaking her head.

“No need. I already know everything I need.”

The system hesitated before asking another question.

[Host, do you know who this ‘Devil’ is?]

Su Jiyai’s smile widened, her eyes gleaming with amusement.

“I have a guess. Devil is likely just a subordinate of Deimos, working on his behalf. In most possible cases Boss of HQ or HQ himself.”

The system blinked in surprise.

[You figured that out?]

Su Jiyai chuckled softly.

“It was suspicious that a facility like the institute was able to operate smoothly in the middle of an apocalypse.

Their funding must be substantial, and there’s no way even the richest people in the nation could maintain such an operation during these times.

The only logical conclusion is that they’re being backed by someone much more powerful. Deimos’s people, most likely.”

[Host, you’re incredible. Your intelligence is truly impressive.]

“Stop suppressing my intelligence, system. I might just deal with this entity easily.”

Before the system could respond, Jake returned, holding a thick notebook.

He waved it in front of her, his expression flat.

Su Jiyai’s eyes flicked toward Jake, and she quickly instructed her system.

“Check the contents of the book. Make sure everything’s there.”

[Scanning…] The system’s voice was efficient, and after a moment, it confirmed,

[Everything is correct, host. Jake wrote down all the vampire abilities, including the healing methods.]

Su Jiyai’s gaze returned to Jake, who raised an eyebrow as if daring her to say something. His lips curled into a subtle smirk.

“What’s with the sudden absentmindedness? You’re usually more focused.”

Su Jiyai chuckled, ignoring his jab. “Okay let’s begin.”

“You were a vampire from another world,” she began, her voice steady, “who came here willingly. You were searching for someone. Your lover. But when you found her, the institute brainwashed you, and she… she was sucked into a portal. I saw it happen with my own eyes.”

Su Jiyai glanced at Jake, her expression calm and collected, even though she had just told him a fabricated story, one she thought would test his limits.

Jake stood silent for a few moments, staring at her, his face unreadable.

Then, unexpectedly, he burst into laughter—loud, sharp, mocking laughter that echoed around the room.

“That’s the best you could come up with?” he said between laughs. His eyes gleamed with amusement.

“Your story has so many holes I don’t know where to start. For one, you can’t be much older than twenty—so how could you have witnessed something from that long ago? And me?” He scoffed, shaking his head.

“Me? A lovestruck fool who left the vampire world for a woman? That’s laughable.”

Su Jiyai had anticipated this reaction.

She was ready.

She’d concocted more arguments, gathered fake proofs, and crafted a counterattack to convince him further.

But instead of speaking, she met Jake’s eyes directly, allowing the shimmering glow of her powers to intensify.

She had bought a memory-sharing scroll from the system and used it now.

Suddenly, the scene began transmitting into Jake’s mind—a vivid, detailed vision of a lab.

A woman and a man were confronting each other. Tears were streaming down the woman’s face and she was constantly tugging on the man’s hand.

The man’s face wasn’t visible, but his outline, his posture—they were eerily similar to Jake’s. And the woman… Jake’s heart nearly stopped.

The woman in the vision was the same one he’d been dreaming of for years.

He rarely had dreams—almost never—but when he did, it was always about her.

The same face, the same sorrow-filled eyes. She haunted his nights, even when he couldn’t remember much about her during the day.

Jake’s laughter died in his throat. His face grew pale, and his eyes widened with shock.

Su Jiyai watched, feeling her own surprise building.

She had been so sure Jake would push back, that he would refuse to believe her story.

After all, she was lying. But now, seeing his reaction, she realized she’d struck a chord—one she hadn’t expected.

Jake blinked, his hand trembling slightly as he looked down at the notebook.

Without a word, he extended it toward Su Jiyai, his defiance replaced with an eerie calmness. He handed it over as if it no longer mattered.

Su Jiyai took the notebook, careful not to let her surprise show.

She kept her expression neutral, acting as if everything was going according to plan.

Inwardly, though, her mind was racing. Why did he believe it? she wondered.

She turned to leave, wanting to distance herself before Jake had the chance to question her further.

But just as she was about to step through the door, Jake’s voice stopped her.

“Wait.”

Su Jiyai paused, expecting him to confront her about the lie, or maybe even attack her. Instead, he said something entirely unexpected.

“Take me with you.”

She turned, blinking in surprise. Jake’s face was serious now, his usual cold demeanor replaced by something else—determination.

His eyes were fixed on her, unwavering.

“Let me travel with you,” he continued.

“To different worlds, different dimensions. I don’t care where we go. But when we eventually find the vampire world, I’ll leave. I’ll return to my people. Until then… I’ll serve you.”

Su Jiyai’s eyebrows shot up, though she quickly regained her composure.

This was not the reaction she’d been expecting. Jake—serving her?

She studied him carefully, trying to read his intentions.