[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem":3,"chapter-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-252":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Evil MC's NTR Harem",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1831401,2438,"Chapter 252 Root","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-252",252,"\u003Cp>Kirito didn't respond. His expression was stoic, but his fingers moved quickly over his phone screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent a brief text message, his mind racing as he strategized his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross and his entourage simply watched, their gazes filled with derision, as if Kirito was the biggest clown they had ever seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to them—or so Kirito thought—he had twenty more men stationed outside, guarding the perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned for them to storm in on his signal, creating chaos that he could use to his advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to escape with his life at the very least. As for his wife and daughter, he needed to plan better next time he met Ross Oakley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan wasn't flawless, but Kirito hated being cornered, especially after grossly underestimating Ross and his capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the door, waiting. Any second now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross smirked knowingly, breaking the silence. \"If you're waiting for your boys outside…\" He let the sentence hang, leaning forward slightly, his eyes glinting with amusement. \"They're gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito's heart skipped a beat, but he refused to show weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about?\" he asked, his voice firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross stood leisurely, brushing invisible dust off his immaculate clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They've already become dog food as we speak.\" His tone was casual, almost mocking, as though discussing the weather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You l—\" Kirito stopped himself mid-sentence, the words catching in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been about to call Ross a liar, but the memory of Brandon tearing through his fifteen men flashed in his mind like a violent slideshow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross wasn't bluffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito clenched his fists at his sides, his mind struggling to comprehend the extent of Ross's power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had this man—this smug, infuriating man—neutralized twenty armed and trained individuals so effortlessly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but recall Brandon, the indomitable killing machine who had wiped out his team with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it some kind of advanced technology? A secret weapon? Or something else entirely beyond Kirito's understanding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito was not new to death as in his life of business some things really get messy in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just could not remember the last time he lost this badly against someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito wanted to rage but he chose to bottle it all in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross broke his train of thought with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" he said, dragging the word out, \"since you've come so far, only to get humiliated like this, I'll offer you a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito's eyes narrowed. He didn't trust Ross, but he needed to know more about this so-called opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross gestured lazily toward Brandon, who loomed silently in the background like a shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can defeat my man Brandon here in anything—combat, a contest, hell, even a game of chess—I'll allow you to take Reina and Mari back home. Fair deal, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito's gaze darted to Brandon, then back to Ross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One chance?\" he asked cautiously, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions raging within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross nodded, his smile widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One chance. That's all you get.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito's mind raced. Brandon wasn't just physically formidable—he was an enigma, a man who had shrugged off bullets and annihilated his team without breaking a sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of contest could he realistically win against someone like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had no choice. If there was even the slimmest possibility of rescuing Reina and Mari, he had to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll do it,\" Kirito said finally, his voice firm. \"Name the challenge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross grinned, his expression dripping with mockery. \"Oh, don't worry, Kirito. I'll let you choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito paused for a full minute, his mind racing as he considered his options. His eyes lit up with a spark of intelligence as an idea formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything I say?\" he asked cautiously, seeking confirmation from Ross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything,\" Ross replied with unshakable confidence, his calm demeanor only adding to the tension in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito's lips curled into a sly grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. I'm betting that I'm richer than your Brandon,\" he declared, leaning back slightly as if his declaration was already a winning move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a net worth of 30 billion, Kirito was confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had worked hard to amass his fortune, and in this country, there were few who could rival him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross's smile widened, almost as if he had been expecting such a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that your final challenge?\" he asked, his tone both amused and curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know something about Brandon before you make that call. He's a special case. I saved his life once, and because of that, he doesn't take a salary from me. He works for free, out of gratitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito raised an eyebrow at this revelation but remained silent as Ross continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you're feeling bold, you can always challenge me directly instead,\" Ross added, leaning forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, but his smile was sharp, almost predatory, as though the prospect of comparing wealth entertained him to no end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room grew quiet for a moment as Kirito considered the implications of Ross's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about his unwavering confidence made Kirito hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross wasn't just rich; he was connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-end technology, especially when it involved advanced weaponry or specialized devices, didn't just represent wealth—it was a gateway to an entirely different realm of power and influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ross was as deeply rooted in this world as he appeared to be, Kirito wasn't sure he wanted to uncover just how far those roots extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of another shocking revelation tonight made him cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Kirito wouldn't have been surprised if Ross turned out to be wealthier than the richest man alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the truly rich rarely flaunted their assets. They didn't need to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They preferred to stay in the shadows, pulling strings and orchestrating events from behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross seemed to fit that mold perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito sighed internally. This wasn't a game he could afford to lose. He needed to change his approach. Explore more stories at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I pick...\" he said slowly, his voice steady as he made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kirito decided to return to his roots, choosing to gamble on something he knew he excelled at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't just about pride anymore—it was about playing to his strengths in a game where every move counted.\u003C\u002Fp>",1047,"2026-06-09T06:18:43.919Z",1,"novelbin.me","9870a9e56ab797a73f68ba4d1823b58d202a2b10c86a9eea223eb1bfa2f548fa","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-253","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-251",1212,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevil-mc-s-ntr-harem-cover.jpg"]