A/N: Sorry for not uploading for two weeks but the heat has been killing me and I just havent been in a mood to write recently. Typical stuff kinda. I do have other stories I want to write but I feel like they will be the death of this one which already has a fleshed out story. Well, see ya whenever!

Nova Figura CH.7

After the fiasco of trying to figure out how to carry my scroll with me then having the genius idea of putting it in my pocket so it was sucked into whatever dimension stores my clothes for me I finally set off in the direction the scroll pinged me. Flying back over the dark, brooding, generally unfriendly looking, and what probably would be a hostile landscape if I wasnt protected from the grimm by Salem's orders to them I began to think about Salem's words among other things.

'It seems like my greatest threat genuinely will be humanity.' It was a strange thought but it wasnt exactly jarring to me, people do fight all the time after all. Its just weird actually being a monster that should be feared and eliminated in their eyes. 'I'd be the same as a Beowolf to them just with a more dangerous look to me. I wonder if I'll become so strong looking that even the grimm hunters of this world will run from me.' I said while continuing to ponder about other things.

Then I remembered some more of Salem's words about how she even gets some brave enough to go after her from time to time. 'Perhaps its just because she looks more human and less like a monster that would tear you limb from limb?' I questioned.

With an uncertain sigh I finally looked downward after being lost in my various thoughts for so long and shockingly saw land blurring by below. A bit worried about overshooting where Cinder is I landed for a brief second to turn back to my humanoid form and pull out my phone that was thankfully still in my pocket despite being sent to another dimension probably.

After correcting myself a few degrees south I began walking. Her distance isnt too far from mine now and I'd rather not wait for the cooldown on my Nevermore form. Besides I wont tire from walking due to being a grimm probably.

As I trek through the forest I eventually reach an opening just as a woman in a red dress and heels whom I presume to be Cinder if my GPS is to be believed begins to reach the edge of the clearing. A rather grey man with prosthetic legs and singed pants follows her with a smooth stride, as does a girl with tan skin and really bright green hair with white and brown clothes. She was practically skipping while she walked behind Cinder looking directly at her with a hopeful look on her face.

* BANG*

* FHHHHTOOOoooo *

It seems the one in grey has finally seen me looking at them. His leg was raised in the air still and from this angle I could see the barrel of the gun. "Are you going to come out or do I have to to take you out?" he asked in a dry tone that managed to seep confidence.

Jumping down from the tree I was sitting in I pull out my scroll and saunter over to them. While walking I open up the GPS app and present it to the black haired lady who raises her eyebrow slightly. There a certain intensity in her gaze but I'm not sure of the feelings behind it. I stay resolute none the less. Playfully she voiced her concern "When I was told I'd be receiving back-up on my mission from a new recruit I wasnt expecting someone like… you." The way she delivered that line kinda stung. I presume she isnt happy that I'm like Salem for some reason.

"This changes my plans, I wish Salem would have filled me in greater on you but as it is now you have no place in the grand scheme of things as anything other than extra muscle. I hope you'll prove to be sufficient in that expertise at least. Your first test shall be soon so ready yourself." she says with a literally glow in her amber eyes.

Eventually, after we sufficiently distanced ourselves from the clearing we set up camp for the night. None of us really said much other than some back and forth between the grey guy known as Mercury and the green haired girl called Emerald. Soon enough though despite their infighting some tents were set up and we rested for the night. I mostly just stared at the stars and moon all night instead of sleeping.

The next day we woke up with Mercury complaining about being sore from sleeping on the ground and Emerald seemingly showing her agreement by not commenting on it. Thankfully I was spared due to both not sleeping and having a grimm body. We packed up and set off shortly after eating.

As we walked I could see them liven up a bit. Their mechanical walking eased up into a more natural stroll. Trying to keep myself entertained I let my mind wander as we were traveling.

I was snapped out of this about mid-day by Cinder saying "Well recruit its time for that test I promised. You are to assist Mercury and Emerald in taking out all of the White Fang in the upcoming camp."

* Ping! *

[Mission Start! Defeat the White Fang Camp!]

I allowed Mercury and Emerald to take the lead as they seemed more than happy to get this fight started off. Meanwhile I took a good look at who I am supposed to be fighting. They looked like obvious criminals of some kind with little training. I could tell by how they handled themselves and how easily Merc and Emerald have already killed a few.

Not wanting to shirk my mission I jumped into the fray. Most of them were already focused on trying to shoot their attackers so the three I managed to sneak up on didnt even bother looking at me rushing them until I was already on top of them.

Not wanting to lag behind my cohorts I decided to quickly kill the grunts by going for their throats. It's probably the most painless and quickest method I could use. Their gasps as they rolled on the ground certainly didnt help my consciousness however.

"They're criminals. They chose this danger! They gambled with their lives!" I had to reassure myself. After I've killed about 8 more I look up and realize there arent anymore left. It seems Mercury was the winner of this competition as he proudly proclaimed how many he took care of. I doubt I did as well as Emerald either which means I killed the least.

[Mission Complete!]

As I gained a few levels, a man in a dark suit and a large grunt with a chainsaw burst out of their tent demanding to know about what has happened. Cinder comes into my view and struts up to them, throwing her weapons on the ground in the process. Out of nowhere they ignite and Cinder basically demands their assistance, I presume she needs them for her mission.

The red haired bull man bitterly agrees and Cinder asks for someone to come pick them up in a transport. A helicopter plane hybrid thing arrives awhile later and we get on. Cinder informs us where we are going when Adam asks, "To Vale, there is a certain pair of thieves I have to make a deal with."