Esper Harem in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1102: Speed Running Life events (ii) || George

Rudy knew exactly where George was hiding. He turned to the closet and silently opened it, his movements precise and calculated. He slid the clothes to the side, revealing a hidden section of the wall. With a swift, controlled punch, he broke through the wall without making a sound, revealing a set of stairs leading underground.

Rudy descended the stairs, his senses heightened and alert. As he reached the bottom, he saw a dimly lit room filled with screens displaying complex details, calculations, and research. And there was George, hunched over a desk, busy writing something on a piece of paper.

Rudy quietly approached him, his steps silent and unnoticed. He placed his hand on Georgeʼs shoulder, the touch firm and unyielding.

George stopped writing, his body tensing as he felt the unexpected contact. He looked over his shoulder, his eyes widening in shock as he saw Rudy standing there, his expression emotionless and cold.

George stood up, his voice trembling slightly as he asked, ”Rudy, what are you doing down here? How did you—”

Before George could finish his sentence, Rudy grabbed him by the neck and lifted him effortlessly, his strength overwhelming. George struggled to break free, his hands clawing at Rudyʼs grip, but it was futile.

George managed to utter, ”Why are you doing this, Rudy?”

Rudyʼs gaze was unwavering, his voice steady and calm. ”Iʼm not sure, but I have an intuition that youʼre responsible for whatever happened to Alice.”

Georgeʼs eyes widened in disbelief. ”What are you talking about, Rudy? I have no idea what youʼre accusing me of.”

Rudy tossed George onto one of the screens, the impact causing the screen to crack slightly. He leaned in, his voice low and dangerous. ”Have you, or do you even plan to hurt Alice?”

Georgeʼs expression was a mix of fear and confusion. ”I have no idea what youʼre talking about, Rudy. Why are you acting like this?”

Rudyʼs fists clenched, his anger barely contained. He had no proof against George, and he himself wasnʼt sure if George was responsible in any way. But his instincts, his gut feeling, told him that his actions were justified.

Rudyʼs gaze bore into George. ”What is your job, George? And why have you never revealed it to Alice?”

Georgeʼs expression turned serious, his voice tinged with a mix of caution and reluctance. ”I canʼt say anything to anyone about my job, Rudy. Itʼs very confidential and risky.”

Rudyʼs eyes flicked to the data on the screens, his enhanced senses scanning through the research and documents in the room in an instant. His expression hardened as he processed the information. ”Why do you work in a facility that experiments on humans and beings of other races and species?”

George was taken aback by Rudyʼs knowledge, his eyes widening in surprise. But he quickly composed himself, his voice steady as he responded. ”Itʼs to help humanity, Rudy.”

”If itʼs for such a noble cause, then why must it be kept confidential?”

”Everything we do is approved by the government and the hero organization. Weʼre not doing anything illegal or committing a crime.”

Rudyʼs eyes narrowed, his voice filled with a mix of anger and resolve. ”No one has the right to judge what is right and what is wrong, what is legal and what is illegal,” he said, his voice echoing through the room. He pulled George close using telekinesis, his grip firm and merciless. ”Only I can judge and decide that.”

He grabbed George by the neck, lifting him effortlessly until their eyes were level. ”Have you done, or do you plan to do anything to Alice?” he asked, his voice low and dangerous.

George remained silent, his eyes flickering with a mix of fear and defiance. Rudyʼs gaze bore into him, his enhanced senses reading all of Georgeʼs memories. He saw the truth—how Alice was just a mere test subject to George, how he was involved in his wifeʼs death.

Rudyʼs eyes shined red as he used his hypnosis ability, his voice filled with rage. ”Go up and reveal everything to Alice,” he commanded, his voice echoing through the room. ”And then, kill yourself by lighting yourself with fire.”

Georgeʼs eyes widened in shock and fear, but he was powerless to resist. He turned and walked up the stairs, his movements mechanical and reluctant. As he reached the top, he found Alice in the kitchen, her expression filled with a mix of curiosity and concern.

”Hey dad, have you seen Rudy? He was just here a while ago but now—”

”Alice,” George said, interrupting Alice.. ”I have something to tell you.”

Aliceʼs eyes widened in surprise, her voice tinged with curiosity and caution. ”What is it, Dad?”

George took a deep breath, and himself to keep his mouth shut. But an unseen and unknown power opened Georgeʼs mouth against his will.

”I work in a facility that experiments on humans and beings of other races and species,” he said, his voice echoing through the room. ”Alice, you were just a test subject to me. And I was involved in your motherʼs death.”

Aliceʼs expression turned to one of shock and disbelief, her eyes widening in horror. ”What are you talking about, Dad?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

Georgeʼs expression turned to one of resolve, his voice firm. ”This is the truth, Alice. Iʼve been using you as a test subject for years. Your motherʼs death was no accident. I orchestrated because she found out about my secret and planned to expose me. Iʼve been manipulating you, controlling you, all in the name of science.”

Aliceʼs eyes filled with tears. ”You monster,” she whispered, her voice filled with anger. ”How could you do this to me? To Mom?”

Georgeʼs expression turned to one of defiance, his voice firm. ”It was necessary, Alice. For the greater good. For the advancement of humanity.”

Aliceʼs expression hardened, her voice filled with determination. ”The greater good? Youʼre a monster, Dad. A monster who used his own daughter as a lab rat. Who killed his own wife for his twisted experiments.”

”I donʼt care what you think.” George sighed. ”Well, now that you found out the truth, I guess, itʼs time to get rid of you. And while I am at it, I will—”

Before George could finish what he was saying, his body burst into flames, the fire consuming him in an instant. Alice watched in horror, her eyes reflecting the fire. She instinctively rushed forward, her hands reaching out to George, but it was too late. The fire had already consumed him, leaving nothing but ashes in its wake.