章節 186: Chapter 185: Heading Further Down the Wrong Road...
"A gun!?" Ethan exclaimed. "Why are you handing me this?! I never killed anyone before! I don't want to kill anyone! I never even used a gun before!" Ethan quietly yelled.
"Ethan, sweetie…" Poison gently cupped his face as she brought him closer to her.
Ethan focused on Poison's plump, kissable lips heading toward his own before realizing she overshot it and was directly in his ear. "Shut your mouth before I shut it for you. Did I say you had to kill anyone? No, I didn't. So just take the stupid thing and don't bring attention to it." She roughly pushed him on the bed as she adjusted her glasses.
"We need resources if we want to get off the ground. Now that we have some financial capital, we can start recruitment efforts. Humans are incentivized by money, correct? They live and die for useless pieces of paper, right?" Poison looked toward Ethan as he held the cold, heavy gun in his hand.
"Right…" Ethan agreed with her as his mind jumbled.
Stealing, robbing, vandalism, and all that was fine but a pistol? A gun was only used for two things: threatening death and causing death. Nearly a month ago, Ethan was nothing but a shut-in! Now he's on his way to becoming a murderer? While he loved Poison and would probably do a lot of things for and to her, could he really kill another person because of her? Taking a life wasn't as easy as it was in video games and comics. Ethan had zero enemies. He has never hated a single person in his life because he simply didn't care enough about anyone to waste energy hating on another living being. Could he kill an innocent person because of his love for Poison? The scary thing about asking himself a question like that was the first answer in his head wasn't immediately no as he held the heavy firearm in his hand...
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Poison looked at the emotionally frail human with disgust and disdain. Several thoughts bounced through her head as she saw him wrestling with the fact that he might have to take an insignificant human's life. Unlike humans, a sufficient show of force could work for daemons. Fear was a good tool for control, but fear alone would lead to ruin. Poison had read many interesting things about humanity with the phone she acquired long back when. A weak human like Ethan would betray her the first second he could if she used fear, pain, and threats. However, what if she appealed to his disgusting sense of lust?
Poison wasn't the type of daemon to allow her pride to lead her to ruin like many of her daemon brothers and sisters. However, that didn't mean she was void of pride altogether. Why should she, a daemon on the cusp of becoming a Daemon King resort to such humiliating behavior for the sake of this pathetic whelp? Poison started listing out the pros and cons of eliminating Ethan at this second.
It would have been a monumental waste of time keeping him by her side all this time just to throw him away at the slightest inconvenience. It wasn't like he's hindered her goals in any way. He has only shown signs of potentially doing so in the future. A sign that could be eliminated if she fulfilled that absurd sense of attraction he has for her in some way. But Poison didn't want to touch Ethan. He disgusted her. Well, there was one thing she could do…
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Ethan didn't know what to think as Poison left his room, which was practically unrecognizable from what it looked like a month ago. From a pig's slop to something actually presentable. It took much scrubbing, washing, and cleaning until he could finally get rid of the smell that nearly ruined his chances with her entirely. If it hadn't already…
Poison said she had a reward for him if he could gain some members for their group. He specifically asked if they were going to commit crimes, and she didn't think that his question deserved a response. Ethan couldn't fault her for that. The fact that they did a heist and she just gave him a gun made him realize it was a pretty stupid question. He sighed.
How the hell was he going to recruit people willing to do crimes? Sure, Poison gave him access to the tens of thousands of dollars they stole from the bank, but it wasn't like there was a forum or something for him to… Actually, there might be something…
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Job Title: Unconventional Opportunity for Risk-Takers
Company: Exclusive Enterprises
Location: Krey City.
Job Description: Are you tired of the mundane 9-to-5 routine? Do you crave excitement and adventure in your life? Exclusive Enterprises is offering an extraordinary opportunity for individuals looking to break free from the ordinary. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that values diversity, creativity, and an unconventional approach to life.
Job Requirements:
Adaptability
Willingness to embrace the thrill of the unknown.
A unique perspective on life.
Openness to thinking outside the box.
Unconventional problem-solving skills.
Strong desire for financial growth (pay is very much negotiable).
Job Responsibilities:
Engage in activities that defy conventional norms.
Collaborate with like-minded individuals to achieve extraordinary goals.
Challenge the status quo and push boundaries.
Discover and create opportunities where others see obstacles.
Embrace uncertainty and unpredictability.
Job Benefits:
Competitive compensation (details will be discussed).
Access to a network of like-minded individuals.
Unique experiences that will set you apart from the crowd.
Opportunity to make your mark on the world.
Irregular schedule. (You won't have to come five days out of the week every week!)
If you're ready to step out of your comfort zone and embark on an experience most people would never, apply now! Compensation will be negotiated based on your unique contributions. Please note that we operate with the utmost secrecy, and confidentiality is essential.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a message explaining why they're the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity. Be prepared to discuss your experiences, skills, and why you're ready to embrace a life less ordinary. Even if you don't have any experience, that's totally fine! Fresh out of college? We don't care! However, no one under 18 should apply.
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Ethan looked over application after application in the following weeks and was actually surprised by how many people sent in applications to his sketchy-ass job ad. He didn't even bother making a fake Infopedia page for Exclusive Enterprises. The first thing that popped up when you searched for Exclusive Enterprises was a bunch of other suspicious companies with the same name. One of which was explicitly stated to be permanently closed.
But desperate times call for desperate measures. Most of the job applications were sent in by people above the age of 25, but there were a few young ones in the mix as well, fresh out of college type with zero real experience or job history. It didn't really matter to Ethan what these people's backgrounds were, though. The most important thing was whether or not they would agree to the job after learning the truth about it…
Ethan scrolled through his email inbox, his eyes flitting from one message to another. The subject lines were as diverse as the applicants themselves, each representing a unique story, a distinct plea for a chance at a job that didn't have stringent requirements that eliminated 90% of potential employees.
He clicked on the first email, and as the words appeared on the screen, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for the sender. It was a single mother, recently laid off from her dead-end job, desperately seeking a means to support her children. Her email was heartfelt. Her desperation could be heard through the screen. In a sick sort of way, he laughed. He wondered if she was desperate enough to become a full-time criminal for the sake of her children. That'd be a pretty fucking interesting story, wouldn't it?
The next email was from a recent college graduate brimming with enthusiasm and dreams of escaping the drudgery of unemployment. It was clear that this person was willing to leap into the unknown in the pursuit of excitement and adventure. Their job history was practically blank if you didn't include their history in retail and fast food. No skills of anything to take note of, just enthusiasm and the willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. They'll probably need someone like that in the group, but would this person think being a criminal is exciting enough to escape unemployment?
One by one, Ethan opened the emails, not all of them were sad saps or eager beavers. The applicants varied in age, background, and experience, but they all had one thing in common: a job suited for anyone that didn't seem as soul-sucking as most minimum-wage jobs.
Ethan hoped to keep even half of these people when he broke the news to them in a week. He sent them all replies back, looking forward to the interview at an empty office building he found. There was just an office building with no people inside it, not being used by anyone. He watched it for over a week and saw no one was using it. Occasionally, cleaners came by to keep it spiffy and from catching dust, but that was it. Ethan thought that a little vandalism wouldn't hurt anyone since he was a criminal. No one even worked inside! It was just a building being wasted for the sake of being wasted. The perfect location for a group interview.
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