Esper Harem in the Apocalypse

Chapter 990  Overly Cautious Jane

The kid looked into Janeʼs eyes and said, ”All of his harem members should know what I am going to say.”

Jane maintained a firm stance and responded, ”You can say it to me. If I feel like itʼs important, I will let them know.”

But the kid was insistent. ”No. I will tell them myself.”

Jane hesitated, then rejected the idea of bringing him to the castle, stating, ”There is no way I am taking you to the castle, itʼs off-limits for everyone. And nor am I calling them here. If you want to tell them, then tell, otherwise you can leave.”

The kidʼs tone shifted to amusement as he remarked, ”Are you saying that you donʼt want any updates on Rudy? Now thatʼs unexpected.”

Janeʼs glare intensified. She stayed silent, refusing to engage with his provocations.

The kid, however, didnʼt let up. ”Looks like the Blue Moon Princess is no longer interested in knowing about the Lord. Well, thatʼs not surprising since they are meant to be nemesis. Now that makes me wonder how many secrets about Rudy are you hiding from his other harem members?”

”...” This accusation seemed to strike a chord with Jane, causing her expression to waver briefly.

”Could it be that you never actually truly tried to find Rudy? I wouldnʼt be surprised if thatʼs the case considering how little affection you are showing to someone who resembles Rudy.”

The kidʼs accusations and taunts seemed to hit close to home. Janeʼs frown deepened, and her eyes flashed with a mix of anger and distress. She responded firmly, ”Why would I show affection to an imposter? Are you out of your mind?”

But the kid was relentless in defending his claims. ”Would you stop calling me an imposter? I am not an imposter. I let Rudy have my body. I gave up on my body so he could live. If anything, he is an imposter.”

Janeʼs threat came swift and severe, ”Say that again, and I will find you from the corners of the universe and kill you myself.”

The kid, however, seemed unfazed. ”Oh, it seems like I touched a nerve, or did I? As the saying goes, the truth is always bitter. Could it be that you donʼt want anyone to know anything?”

His words hung heavily in the air, creating an uncomfortable tension between the two of them

Janeʼs fists clenched as she struggled to contain her frustration.

”Jane is not like that,” Rias stepped out of the portal, followed by Elena.

As Rias and Elena appeared, the dynamics shifted. Jane, clearly surprised, greeted them with a look of concern. ”Rias, Elena... what are you doing here?” she questioned, the unease in her voice unmistakable.

”Whatʼs going on here?” Elena chimed in, her curiosity piqued.

Jane, though hesitant, relayed the situation to her companions. ”Itʼs nothing important. You two should head back. I will follow you soon after.”

The kid took the opportunity to reveal his intent, explaining, ”I am here with the news regarding Rudy, but Jane doesnʼt want me to tell anyone.”

Elena leaned forward, her curiosity urging her to push further. ”Whatʼs the news?”

However, the kid had his terms, stating, ”I will only say it when all of Rudyʼs harem members are present.”

The sudden request to be taken to the castle raised alarm with Jane. She was determined not to allow it.

”Letʼs take him,” Rias confidently asserted.

Jane, who was clearly opposed to the idea, couldnʼt hide her frustration, exclaiming, ”What?!”

Rias had a different perspective, determined to uncover the truth. ”Donʼt you want to know about Rudy? Iʼm sure everyone else does too. We can take him to the castle. Itʼs okay.”

Jane, however, strongly resisted this idea. ”No, itʼs not. Rudy would never be okay with that!”

Rias remained firm in her decision. ”But heʼs not here. Letʼs go.”

The kid, clearly entertained by the unfolding scenario, chimed in with a smile, ”Rias has always been the smart one. Letʼs go.”

With a snap of his fingers, the world shifted, and Jane, Lu Bela, Elena, and Rias found themselves in the castle, leaving Jane with a mixture of frustration and worry in her eyes.

”See? It wasnʼt that hard.” The kid didnʼt seem to be bothered by the tension in the air as he strolled away and found his way to the castleʼs balcony. The harem members had gathered there after their dinner.

Jane, however, was the least pleased about this development. Her face contorted in frustration, and she shot an accusing glare at Rias. ”I canʼt believe it! No stranger has ever set foot within the castle walls, and yet, this imposter is roaming here!”

Rias remained calm, responding, ”This is the only way for us to know about Rudy. We canʼt let this chance slip. And if things go south, you can always protect us.”

Jane muttered in annoyance, ”You expect me to clean up your mess, as always.”

Reluctantly, they followed the kid to the balcony. The harem members were taken by surprise upon seeing him, initially thinking that Rudy had returned. They rushed toward the kid, but abruptly stopped, sensing that something was amiss.

The kid chuckled, acknowledging their caution. ”Good call. Although I was going to stop you if any of you had taken a step closer.”

Rebecca, puzzled by the situation, turned to Elena, asking, ”Who is this?”

”I will explain everything, but I donʼt have much time,” the kid spoke with a serious tone. ”You can ask Jane after I leave. The reason I am here is because I wanted to forward a message from Rudy.”

”....” A heavy silence filled the balcony as the harem members awaited the message from the uninvited guest.

The harem members exchanged glances, unsure of what to expect. The kid, aware of their doubt, shot a pointed look at Jane. He then declared, ”Since there are some individuals here who wonʼt trust me no matter what I do, I will play my memory of that part. Remember, I am not allowed to show that, so as soon as the footage ends, you will forget about it, but remember the message Rudy sent.”

Without further ado, the kid snapped his fingers, and a luminescent screen appeared before the group. On the screen, they saw the statue of Rudy, his regal figure seated upon the throne in a commanding pose, looking dignified and kingly. The statue appeared to be an exact replica of Rudy in all his glory.