Max Stats in the Apocalypse

"Kid. You are still immature. Do you think we are doing this because we like to? We have no choice, " they all reasoned, making Roger just clean his ears from listening to some nonsensical things.

"No choice my ass. You all have intimidating faces. Why don't you find a job that can use your faces? Clowns, maybe? Or perhaps a bodyguard?"

All of them shook their heads.

"It's our business. Don't put your nose in other people's business, kid."

Roger just sighed in disappointment. But after he thought of an idea, he suddenly faced them with a smile.

"How about I give you a job? In that case, you won't be able to extort weak people."

Although Roger doesn't care about other people's wellness, he purely wants a safe environment for his family. And so, he is willing to make some subordinates if needed.

Well, it might not be 'if needed', he needs to make them his subordinate to make it easier. And since he knows more about fighting, he could make a connection with it and make these people his representatives and errand boys.

The seven hoodlums just look at Roger with a doubtful gaze. Even though there was hope in their eyes, they still couldn't put their trust in Roger.

"Let's start with introducing myself. I am Roger, your future boss."

They were silent while Roger offered his hand to them, but they just stared at it.

"What do you mean, 'boss'? We don't need a high schooler like you. We can do things on our own."

"Well, if you continue extorting, I will beat you until you stop doing it." Roger said with a smile.

They all just gulped. Roger's words were not intimidating, but his smile made them nervous. He is somewhat of a sly man trying to scam them.

"Okay... If you say so... We will call you boss, but we won't follow you. We will just stop doing it."

'Well, we can continue it if he's not here.'

But since Roger knew they would still continue doing it, he just shook his head.

"It's impossible. You'll still continue doing it. So... let's start with your first task." Roger said.

They all look pale, but what can they do? This kid in front of them is just too strong that they couldn't comprehend why he was stronger than adults.

"Okay..."

"Why do you all look so weak? Come on! This will be good. Extortion is still possible, but not on the people I wanted to keep safe. This neighborhood is not good for you. So... as your task. I want you to extort those people like you who were from other groups. If you get their attention, I will subordinate them." Roger said this with genuine interest in his eyes and the most cunning smile he'd ever had.

Well, technically, the most cunning smile he had in this third life.

Hearing Roger's words, they could only sweat from being nervous. Why would they even listen to him? But even they think of it, they still thinks that they should listen.

Confusing, Roger's charisma and presence are enough to subdue others. Even those whom he doesn't know, he can make them submit if they did not pledge to someone. And these hoodlums here are a good example of leaderless people.

Roger thinks of conquering them. Not for his own amusement, but for the sake of order and a peaceful life.

A peaceful life.. he thinks that is not impossible if he creates it.

Well, it was stupid but Roger is somewhat determined to achieve it.

"Well. I want you to find some, and in a week I'll come back. I want you to protect those in the neighborhood that need protection, and help those who are in need."

They just nodded unwillingly. But even though it looks like that, they wanted to see what would happen if they decided to follow him.

'That kid is strange.' they all thought.

Meanwhile, Roger continued his pace to school. After talking with the hoodlums, he put in mind what might happen in school.

There were still bullies that he needed to conquer. And they were still underestimating him, for sure.

He shook his head then as he arrived in their room, silence filled the room.

'They still couldn't get over what happened yesterday.'

Roger just didn't mind it. Instead, he just listened to the discussion and waited for the lesson to finish. And just like that, another morning session passed on his third day, but some kind of unexpected event happened.

A guy from the other section visited their room. He was notorious for being good at fighting, but not a bully like the others. However, it was some kind of surprise as the way that guy entered the room was kind of violent.

He slammed the sliding door and also violently stamped his feet as he walked.

"Where's Roger?" he asked.

All of the students in the room were silent, dumbfounded, staring at the guy who entered the room.

It was Luna Selvester's older brother, Yuno Selvester, who happened to be in the other section and in the same grade as Roger.

Roger faced him with an uninterested and kind of bored face.

"Why are you looking for me?" Roger asked, catching Yuno's attention.

"You! What have you done to my sister?!"

And as he exclaimed it, everyone was speechless and just looked at Roger with dismay.

"Did he hit a girl? How immoral. He really changed just after he had some ability to fight."

And there, it continued. Roger's classmates continued gossiping about him, but it didn't bother him one bit. And just as Yuno was getting irritated, Roger stood up and just stared at him in the eyes.

"What are you talking about? I don't know your sister, and who's she anyway?"

"You..."

"Hey, care to explain? You came to my room and looked for me. What did I do to your sister?" Roger asked.

"You Skinny! Did you poison or potion my sister?"

"Poisoned? Potioned?" Hearing it, Roger was just speechless. Why did Yuno think of it? He didn't poison anyone. And even he wouldn't dare use poison in the first place.

"Yes! My sister is so into you! What have you done, Skinny?!" Yuno hysterically asked, even rushing to Roger's table.

While, on the other hand, Roger was stunned.