Hello again everyone! Sorry for the delay I thought I can finish this chapter 5 days ago but... I'm too engrossed playing Mordhau so yeah... ahaha, I'm sorry. Also, I'm kinda surprised when I see several long review in the review section. I just going to say thank you! That really contain a lot of information and really helped me out. Enjoy the story then.
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Kuoh Town, Evening.
Level up! You reached level 24! Your stats increased by Str +1 Agi +2!
"I already finished all the available contract from Lavenza for today but I only get 4 levels from it. *sigh* Well, I think I need another day off." I said before walking around the town after claiming the rewards of my last contract from Lavenza. "Maybe I should go to that mysterious lady since I can't afford being found out by anyone from school." I said before walking toward the shrine on the edge of the town.
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"...this is it. I feel it already a long time since the last time I came here but, whatever." When I finally reach the top of the stairs I can only see a small shrine. It pretty much a smaller version of the shrine in the town but it's understandable since this place is kind of secluded. "Hmm... can't hurt to praying here." I said before tossing a 500 yen to the offering box.
*Ping!*
You gained +1 Luck through special action!
'Looks like the effect is same no matter which shrine I used to pray.'
"Oh, look who we have here?" A faint sound can be heard from the side of the shrine before revealed a lady from that night. I decide to stay still and let the lady approaching me near the offering box. "Ryuji-kun it's nice to meet you again. How is your school?"
"It's fine thank you for asking. So what are you doing here miss..." 'Wait... I never know her name when I escorted her that time. Ugh, me and my stupid introvert self.'
"That's right I never had a chance to introduce myself. Just call me Kiri and my reason to be here because I've been tasked to take care of this shrine." She said before looking toward the old shrine.
"Okay, Kiri-san. Maybe is there something I can help with?"
After I said that she just started thinking for a while before looking at me with a smile on her face. I know that smile, it means she planning something but, I don't detect any mischievous aura around her so it should be fine.
"Actually there's something you can do."
"What is it?"
"I want you to find a white fox in the forest behind this shrine. You see, she suddenly disappeared this morning and I starting to worry if something happened to her. Don't worry she won't bite you as long you not startled her."
'You sure!? It's a fox! Of course, it can bite me because it's an animal! Wait... what if that fox is her familiar or some kind of guardian? Huh, that makes sense.' I ended my thoughts before accepting her request. "...alright. Can you lead me the way Kiri-san?"
"Sure, follow me."
After that, I following her until I reach a small passage that leads to the forest before going inside to find the white fox. Kiri-san didn't come with me since she needs to stay at the shrine which made me search that fox alone.
*Ping!*
You got a new request!
In the Search of White Fox.
After meeting with the mysterious lady again which name is Kiri, she asking me to find a white fox in the forest. I know that's not an ordinary fox but I decided to help her anyway. Since she also not a human.
"It's been a while since I got another request. I hope I can get something good from this one or a lot of EXP." I said before mentally closing the notification in front of me. This earphone really made things easier.
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It's almost nighttime and I still didn't see any fox here. The only thing I see here is only tree, bushes, some rabbits or squirrels and fruits. If I don't have minimap or fast travel function I will surely panicked since, to be honest... I'm kinda lost right now. "Where the hell is this!?" I yelled only to get no response from anything around me. "...*sigh* never thought I will be lost in a forest for the second time. Luckily this time there's no horny gay Incubus lurking around."
I decide to continue walking until I reached a lake with a full view of the moon that reflected on it. Seeing this place is relaxing I decide to take a break before looking at my Stats on the phone.
Stats
Name: Ryuji Ishikawa
Race: Human
Status: None
Money: 462.390 Yen
Level: 24
HP: 253/253
SP: 218/218
Strength : 16 (+8)
Magic : 12 (+4)
Endurance : 16 (+10)
Agility : 19 (+11)
Luck : 14 (+7)
'Somehow my Agility stat becomes the highest again and now it reached thirty while my Magic stat being the lowest since I barely use my magic. *sigh* I wonder if Hogwarts still accepting new student?' "But thirty huh? I might start saying 'I'm fast as f*ck boi.' to my enemies, haha."
I looking at the lake before starts reminiscing again. 'How many peoples that I already killed since I come to this world I wonder? I never noticed that killing someone will leaving nothing in my mouth even after I kill a lot.' I sigh deeply before remembered what Lavenza said to me.
"Or maybe he already was? After all, using a legendary spirit is not an easy thing, to begin with, and to be able to use their form to the fullness is required something in return. In this case, you can use Arsene form and ability without any single problem while your personality is slowly changing into him."
"I really becoming like him, huh? A legendary thief that only steal from the one who worse than him, Arsene." I look at the moon before start laughing. "Hahahaha! That's good after all, this is a dog-eat-dog world. Where the weak devoured by the strong no matter if they good or bad."
"..."
I stay silent again before throwing a rock into the lake. "...in the end, this is how's my life going to be, huh? *sigh* Well, time to find that fox aga-" I look to my right only to see a white fox staring right to my eyes. "%#$ %! Holy sh*t! Where the heck did you come from!?" I instantly yelled before backing away and fall on my back because of panicked.
The white fox still staring before slowly approaching me and sniffing my body.
"Uhh...?" I can only stay in my spot and let the fox do whatever it doing right now.
"Yip!" It yipped before happily licking my face.
"Whoa, whoa calm down now. What are you? A dog?" I said while trying to stop the fox which fails and it continues licking me for a while.
"So..." After the endless licking I finally able to free myself and petting the fox. "Let's go back to the shrine, okay? Kiri-san is looking for you."
"Yip!"
"Ahaha, I take that as a yes then." I said before standing up and looking for a way back. Normally I will just teleporting myself but since I can't bring the fox with me I need to walk there. "Let see the way I used before is..."
The fox suddenly bites my shirt gently and pull it. Looks like the fox tries to tell me to follow it.
"So do you know the way? Wait that sound like- *ahem* nevermind. Please lead the way umm... fox-san."
"Yip!" It yipped happily before start walking toward the forest again. I start following the fox back to the shrine and sometimes I can see several blue flames floating around the fox. I decide to not open my mouth and continue following it.
'I wonder if I can use that flame too and upgrade my Agi or even get a new skill from that.' I thought.
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It's been fifteen minutes since I following the fox and somehow I finally reached the shrine in that short time. "If you know how to get back why Kiri-san need me to fetch you?"
"Yip, yip." With that, the fox just runs towards the shrine leaving me alone before I decide to follow it again. Until...
*Ping!*
The request 'In the Search of White Fox.' has been complete!
A new spirit has been registered! Now you can transform into Nekomata!
Level up!
You reached level 25! Your stats increased by Mag +1 Agi +2!
'Ohh~ A new transformation! Nekomata, huh? If I'm not wrong that's a catgirl, right? Wait... if I use this I think there will be two outcomes. First, my gender will also change since this spirit is a woman or two I only got the cat attachment.' "Maybe I shouldn't use this after all..."
I then continue walking toward the shrine to find the fox and Kiri-san. But, when I arrived there Kiri-san is looking me with serious eyes even I think her eyes are rather glowing.
"I'm back, Kiri-san. So... what with this serious atmosphere?" I asked her only to see that my surrounding is suddenly changed like some blue invisible wall is appear from nowhere. 'A barrier again?'
"Welcome back, Ryuji-kun. First, let me show you my gratitude for finding her." She then bows at me before looking at my direction again. "Now, mind explaining what your real reason to come here?"
"Real reason? I just want to visit this place."
"I see, how about you show what is your true self to me?" She said before creating several blue fireballs around her just like that fox. She also grows some pairs of fox ear and tail. "I don't want to use force so please just be honest with me okay?"
'Uh oh. I don't really want to fight her but first, let me analyze her level.'
Name: Kiri
Race: Fox Youkai
Status: Magic Up
Level: 42
HP:?/?
SP:?/?
'Bad idea! I'm surely dead if I fight her on my current level!' I thought before raise both of my hands. "Wait! Can you explain what do you mean by my true self first?"
"It simple. You're not fully a human, right? I can sense that when you arrive here and Yuzu also telling me that earlier."
'Yuzu? Must be that white fox. Ugh, I don't have any choice now! But, please let me stay as a guy!' "Okay, okay! I will show you..." I then mentally chose Transformation tab on my UI before choosing Nekomata and I just close my eyes before begin transformed.
"Oh? I never thought that I will see your kind again after a long time." Said Kiri-san.
After hearing that I slowly opened my eyes and the first thing I checked are my chest. 'Nothing changed. That's a relief...' I then start to touch my head and feel another sensation which I assume is my cat ears and when I looked back I can see two white tails attached to me. "This feels weird."
"Nekomata... now I understand why you hide that from me. Your race is considered extinct after all."
"What do you mean, Kiri-san?"
"That's right you already telling me that you're an orphan so it's normal if you didn't know about this. You see, Nekomatas is considered extinct when the Devils decide to kill all of your race when a female nekomata betrayed her devil master. The reason for that is unknown and the devils not telling us more information about that."
"I see..." 'I don't know anything about that. Maybe that explained in season 3 of the anime. Ugh, I'm really lost here.' "So can you please dispel the barrier now, Kiri-san?"
"Of course, dear. But how about we go inside first? It'll bad if someone sees us like this and there's something I want to talk with you as well."
"Alright."
With that, I follow her to the shrine until we arrived at the centre of the building which consists of a giant fox statue in the middle of the room with some offering around them. I can see the white fox from earlier sitting on the front of the statue and just stay there when we arrived.
"I think this is also a good time for another introduction. This is Yuzu the guardian fox of this shrine she the one who protected this place from a long time ago."
"Nice to meet you, Yuzu-san."
"Yip!"
"She told me that you have such colourful language when she met you earlier."
"Umm... please don't remind me of that."
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After that, we just having a little chat and Kiri-san explained to me that she was given a task from her superior at Kyoto to protect this shrine. She also explained that she needs to rebuild this place and get some faiths from people again since this place was already forgotten by the human.
"Must be tough doing this alone, Kiri-san."
"You don't need to worry about me, Ryuji-kun. Even if it's true that I'm in some... financial trouble right now there's nothing be worried of since Yuzu is here." She said while petting the white fox that currently sitting beside her.
"I see..." 'Hmm... wait, this might be a good opportunity!' "Uhh, Kiri-san how about I give you a proposal?"
"Oh? What is that, Ryuji-kun?"
"Did you know anything about creating a powerful medicine, Kiri-san?" I ask which make her thinking for a while before start looking at me with a serious face again.
"I do, but what are you going to use that for Ryuji-kun?"
"Alright, I will tell you everything. First of all... I'm not a youkai. Second is..." I then transformed into Arsene and both of them start putting their guard up. "I'm a phantom thief, Arsene and lastly I'm a human who has some complicated relationship with supernatural beings here, mostly the devils." I then revert back to my human form but they still glaring at me.
"You're not a youkai but the most surprising thing here is you also that thief?" She sighed before shaking her head. "After hearing the rumours I never thought that I will see the person with my own eyes. Tell me something first, if you're not a youkai why you have those Nekomata features on you?"
I scratch the back of my head since I can't just say 'I got this game like power and I can transform into anything even a god.' right? They might be thinking that I'm crazy if I say that. "Well, I'm a human right? I got this power from my sacred gear which allowed me to copy the power of my enemy and use it with my own will." I lied to her.
"That's understandable." She said before relaxed again and giving me a soft smile. "So why you need me to create you some medicine then?"
"It simple, I just want to survive here. Ever since I arrived here in Kuoh I'm always targeted by the three supernaturals and another reason is that I want to know my origin. I can't do this alone so I need to find any help I can get." I explained. Of course, I add some extra info to make my story more believable.
"So you want to use my service to create some powerful medicine and at the same time help me rebuild this shrine?"
I nodded before start talking again. "Yes. I also need your help to teach me about any power that youkai use, considering that I can use the power of Nekomata. Of course, I will pay you for the trouble."
She started thinking and made eye contact with the white fox for a while. Looks like she used some kind of telepathy with her. After some minutes passed she then smiled before looking toward my direction again.
"You just got yourself a deal, Ryuji-kun. But, can I get some payment in advance first? Since I need to buy the ingredients for the medicine."
"Sure, that's not a problem. Considering this as my investment from now on." I said before giving her 250.000 Yen from my pocket. "Is this enough?"
"This is more than enough, thank you." She smiled before taking the money. "So about the training when you want to start?"
"I think I will start tomorrow after I finished some business with my 'clients' first. The sooner I can use this power the better chance I can survive here." I said.
"Alright, I looking forward to training you tomorrow."
"Same here, Kiri-san."
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Next day.
"A new day for some new trouble for me." I said before start with my daily routines. After that, I text Momo again that I can't go to school today as well. She seems kinda angry when I read her reply but this is more important so I will accept whatever blow she gives me later.
"Come to think of it I never had a chance to read Nekomata skills and abilities yesterday. Well, time to read it then." I said before opening the Nekomata transformation from my phone.
Nekomata
Long-lived cats are said to become these malevolent cat demons. Their powers vary according to how long they have lived, ranging from shape-shifting to controlling the dead.
Unique skill: Art of Youkai
Being the part of Youkai giving the user all access to Youjutsu as well as Senjutsu and Touki.
Passive skill: Chi Manipulation
User able to control the flow of life energy or Ki on living beings and use it to strengthening themselves.
Passive: Aura Detection
Youkai can sense others aura or Ki more effectively letting them track and locate their target from far away distance. Can also be used to concealing own presence.
Passive: Light Foot
Nekomata is known as agile and sneaky youkai. They can move fast as well as eliminate the sounds of their own footsteps.
Bonus stats: Mag +5 Agi +3 End+ 3
"Their lore is kinda different from what I'd imagine would be. Maybe this one is according to Japan history itself and not the DxD one. I wonder if the bonus stats stacks with Arsene?"
Stats
Name: Ryuji Ishikawa
Race: Human
Status: None
Money: 212.390 Yen
Level: 25
HP: 260/260
SP: 224/224
CP: 0/100
Strength : 16 (+8)
Magic : 13 (+9)
Endurance : 16 (+13)
Agility : 21 (+14)
Luck : 14 (+7)
"Nice, it stacked. Which mean if I got more transformation I will get stronger. And I wonder if this CP stands for Chi Points? Make sense, consider there's something called Youjutsu, Senjutsu and Touki in Nekomata skill."
I look at the clock before transforming into Arsene and preparing myself to go and accept more contract from Lavenza. "Time to find some money, level and a new toy to fight the supernatural again." I said before teleported.
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Occult Research Club, After School.
Issei who just learning the fact that he now is a devil from Rias and currently sitting in one of the sofas inside ORC can only look disbelief while his King explains about the supernatural being that exists in this world.
"-and that's how I reincarnated you to become one of my servants." Rias finished her explanation to Issei before looking toward Kiba. "So about Ryuji-kun... did he really not going to school again today?"
"Yes, lady Rias. I tried to ask the student council first before going to fetch both him and Issei but, they said he taking some day off. He said that he not feeling well." Said Kiba.
"I see..." Rias said before looking a little sad.
"Wait, wait, wait! You mean he becomes a devil like me!? So that means he also has a sacred gear and a hot fallen angel chick kill him too!? Is that the reason he didn't come to school since yesterday?" Said Issei.
"Well, he has a sacred gear but, I don't know the details since Akeno is the one who sees it. Akeno, can you tell us what really happened two days ago?"
"Sure, prez~" Said Akeno. "It's true what Issei-kun said that Ryuji-kun had a sacred gear and a fallen angel also attacks him. But, he manages to stay alive and make the fallen angel escape after using his sacred gear."
"He's alive!? I mean, I know that he's a strong guy. Considering that he always slams me to the ground if I approach him from behind..."
"I think I choose him to be here rather than this pervert." Said Koneko before continue to eat her snacks.
"H-Hey! That's kind of hurt!"
"Beat it."
"*ahem* Anyways, is that all what happened two days ago?" Ask Rias.
"Unfortunately, no. Before escaping, the fallen angel decides to expose our kind to him. The good thing is she only telling him that there's a devil in this school and not say anything more than that." Explained Akeno.
"Still, that's a bad thing to know since he will become cautious around the school and there's also a chance that he will attack us if he knows that we're devils." Said Rias before looking at Issei direction. "I want you to stay quiet about this when you around him, Issei. Considering that he might see us as his enemy and that will make things harder for us."
"Why I can't just tell him that we are not the same like fallen angel? I mean, he's a cool guy. I'm sure he will understand."
Rias only shakes her head before talking again. "There's still a risk of doing that and I don't want to take that risk. Since I also want to recruit him to my peerage I don't want to make an unnecessary problem between us."
"Maybe, I can convince him to join. Just tell me if you want me to do that, president!"
"Alright." Rias said before smiling. "But, first let us summon your sacred gear."
"Okay!"
That's all for now! I must go back to Mordhau since my army needs me! Feel free to leave any suggestion, critics, ideas, etc. in the review section! See you later! Ciao~