Esper Harem in the Apocalypse

Chapter 972 Apocalyptic World

As the monstrous fiends closed in around her, Rebecca felt the chill of despair grip her heart. With each passing second, hope dwindled, and Rebecca reluctantly accepted the grim reality that she was to become a feast for these ravenous monsters.

Just as despair threatened to consume her, salvation descended from the sky. A brilliant beam of light pierced the heavens, striking down with pinpoint accuracy, disintegrating the monsters in its path. Rebecca's gaze shot upward, her heart leaping with hope. Rudy had returned to save her; she was certain of it.

But as her vision cleared, the figures that materialized above her were not what she had expected. Three women descended gracefully from the sky, their presence commanding and their intentions clear.

Rias, the older vampire twin, exuded an air of regal authority. Her crimson red hair cascaded around her shoulders as she surveyed the scene, crimson eyes ablaze with determination.

Lilim, the demon with her distinct horns and striking red wings, hovered beside Rias. Her sharp claws glistened menacingly, a stark contrast to her elegant demeanor.

Rebecca's relief was palpable as she locked eyes with her unexpected saviors. Tears welled in her eyes, but this time, they were tears of gratitude and disbelief.

With unwavering resolve, the trio had descended to protect her. They had arrived in the nick of time, dispelling the terror that had gripped Rebecca just moments before.

Rudy might have been absent, but the women who had once been part of his harem life had not abandoned her.

"Rebecca, are you alright?" Elena Inquired, her voice soft and reassuring.

Rebecca could only nod, her eyes filled with tears and realization that all her hope of encountering Rudy was slowly crumbling away.

Rebecca stood among the three formidable women who had just rescued her from the brink of danger. Gratitude welled up within her as she thanked them for their timely intervention. Her eyes brimmed with curiosity as she turned her gaze toward Elena, her trusted friend.

"Elena," Rebecca began, her voice tinged with curiosity and confusion, "How is it possible that Hel's Spirit didn't awaken when those creatures attacked me? It was always there to protect me."

Elena's shoulders slumped slightly, and she lowered her gaze. Her voice was filled with solemnity as she explained, "Rebecca, the truth is, Hel's Spirit was nothing more than a spell Rudy had cast. It's no longer in effect because... Rudy is no more."

Rebecca's face contorted with disbelief. She couldn't accept Elena's words. Her unwavering faith in Rudy held firm, and she shook her head. "No, Elena. I believe in Rudy. He will return one day, and he'll fix everything."

Rias chimed in with a tone of pragmatism that cut through Rebecca's hopeful illusion. "Rebecca, it's been more than three years. There's no way Rudy is coming back. You need to accept reality and learn to live in this world without him."

The words struck like a cold wind, and Rebecca's anger flared. She turned away from Rias, her hands clenched into fists. "I won't accept it! Rudy promised he'd always be there for us. I won't give up hope."

Rias sighed, exchanging a knowing glance with her companions. They followed Rebecca as she walked away, and she glanced back at them with frustration etched on her face.

Rebecca called over her shoulder, "Don't follow me!"

But the three girls didn't heed her request. Instead, they followed her, their expressions resolute. Rebecca turned to them, her eyes filled with frustration, and pleaded, "Please, don't follow me anymore."

Elena spoke gently but firmly, "Rebecca, we can't save you every time. You need to be somewhere safe."

Rias added, "Rudy created a protective barrier around the town, but it's no longer active. Jane replicated his spell and created an invisible dome around the town to keep monsters out. However, if a portal emerges inside the dome, there's nothing she can do."

Lilim nodded in agreement, her crimson eyes holding a touch of concern. "Jane sensed that something was wrong and sent us here. We made it just in the nick of time, but we can't always be here to protect you."

Elena once again urged Rebecca to move into Rudy's dynasty, a place where she would be safe from the horrors of the world. Rebecca initially offered excuses about her attachment to the town, but her resolve wavered. he finally admitted, "If I move into Rudy's castle, Lucy would be all alone in our house."

Elena gently suggested, "Then bring Lucy with you. We'll ensure her safety."

Rebecca hesitated, her eyes reflecting the weight of her decision. She whispered, "If Lucy comes with us, she'll learn about Rudy's harem."

Rias, never one to mince words, spoke with a knowing tone. "Rebecca, the entire world has seen the unseen. There's nothing that anyone would find unbelievable anymore."

Rebecca pondered this for a moment, then sighed, her shoulders sagging in reluctant agreement. She turned to Elena and nodded. "Alright, let's do it. We'll move to Rudy's castle."

With the decision made, the group turned and headed back to Rebecca's house. They explained the situation to Lucy, who listened with a mature understanding beyond her years. When they told her they would be moving to a safer place, Lucy simply nodded, her trust in her mother and Rudy's friends unwavering.

There was only one request Lucy had. She looked up with big, innocent eyes and asked, "Can I bring Freya, my cat, with us?"

Smiles graced the faces of the girls, and Rebecca knelt down to ruffle her daughter's hair. "Of course. Freya will come with us."

Amidst the decisions and preparations for their move to Rudy's castle, Elena decided it was time to contact Lu Bela. She raised her hand, a small device gleaming on her wrist, and initiated a holographic communication with the AI.

"Lu Bela," Elena spoke with urgency, "We need to talk. It's about Rebecca and Lucy."

Suddenly, a portal appeared in the room.ṣ