Hey all, welcome back to chapter 7 of Death and Decay. With the results of the poll, it looks like I will no longer include the IDs and training montages. Unless of course they are necessary for the plot, then I will show it, but it will most likely be brief. I am also happy that most if not all of you enjoyed Chapter 6, thanks for all of the comments they are appreciated. Anyways let's get started, shall we?
Standing Relaxed atop a massive pile of bodies and blood, my clothes tattered as I lean my head back letting the rain splash onto my face. The smell of smoke and blood filling my nose before I release a breath. A moment later hundreds of soul's seep into my own into my body. The power overwhelming, and most importantly addicting. Almost as if I were affected by the most powerful bout of adrenaline rush.
"Hmhm..." I let out a dark chuckle as I open my eyes taking in the sight of absolute destruction. Thousands of dead bodies and crumbled structures around me, a look of madness in my eyes. In my long search of finding stronger enemies, I managed to find a large settlement. Almost a city of goblins, hobgoblins and even a king that ruled over them.
All fodder with the powers at my disposal, the king however proved a little difficult but fell all the same. His soul however, when I absorbed it, I felt the most intoxicating feeling overwhelm me. Stronger beings, especially those capable of magic are the greatest source of power I found. They also give abilities, or at least the leaders do.
Perk Gained: Goblin King – A power unique to very few goblins, enables the user to take assert authority over the goblin race. If another king already has dominion over a populace of goblins they cannot be converted unless their king is dead.
I have found that taking the souls of weak entities provide no more than revitalization and a temporary power boost. I can still feel them collected in my soul, but I am unsure what to do with them now. It may take some time for me to experiment with and figure some things out.
But right now, I am just riding the high… With a powerful blast I am already flying through the air looking for my next target. My heart hammering in my chest, blood rushing, muscles twitching as I seek out more souls to consume. I don't know how long I have been fighting for, but the constant rush is something I want to bask in for a while.
Other Nero
Laying in my bed with a grimace, my entire body radiating with extreme pain. Turns out no matter how many times you heal a broken body to peak condition, phantom pains remain. Zeno had taken absolute advantage of my exceptional ability to heal. After a day of training that consisted of solely of physical conditioning, he sent me home with the weight enchanted clothing. Telling me to not take it off unless told otherwise, the only exceptions were personal hygiene.
Right now, I am just resting until the other gets its fill of souls, which may take some time. It's already been rampaging most of the day while I simultanioesly get my ass beat by Zeno. An exhausting process even for one with the Stamina freak perk. You know I really feel like sleep would be welcomed right about now. In fact, I can feel my eyes getting heavier…
"Nero! I am home!" A loud energetic voice of the feminine category fills my ears as my doors get thrown open. I mentally groan in response to my sleep getting interrupted. It seems Katerea has returned from getting her affairs in order.
"Well, this is going to be fun…" I think sarcastically as I realize I need to explain my current change of appearance. With a grunt I sit up to meet her eyes, confusion and weariness clear on her face.
"Who are you, a friend of Nero's?" She says seriously, her body tensing as her eyes bore into mine. I give a smile chuckling as I get to my feet and approach her. My height clearly towering over her making her falter for a moment.
"Do I look that different, Kat?" I say using the name of endearment I gave her when we were children, in hopes to make her a bit more comfortable. Her eyes only narrow, her body tensing further as I get closer.
"Don't play with me. Tell me where Nero is…" She says in a low tone, her eyes beginning to harden. Sebastian chooses this moment to appear, already in a bowed position.
"Please forgive me, Lord Aemon. I was with Merlin when she arrived. I failed to notify you properly." Sebastian says with shame clear in his tone; I wave it off. Turning back to Katerea, a look of shock flashes through her visage. Her mouth opens and closes, struggling to get the words out.
"S-Sebastian, i-is that really Nero?" She says shocked beyond belief. It makes sense, considering how I looked before compared to now. It is a pretty drastic change, to others even more so.
"Indeed, it is, Lady Leviathan. As you can see Lord Aemon has experienced drastic physical changes. Along with a rather extreme boost in strength, he managed to cure his illness. As a result, his body seems to be catching up for lost time, turning into what he should have been. At least that is what we suspect is happening." Sebastian says making the woman's eyes widen. Her head shifting to me as her breath quickens.
I would imagine she is more accepting of Sebastian's words than my own in this situation. I look different and she is unsure if it is really me, what better source than to get the information to the man who is undoubtedly the most loyal to me and my family. If I had been harmed in any fashion, I could guarantee the butler would raze the underworld, and the human realm. I doubt anyone could match the man's loyalty; this would explain why he is so unquestioning of my odd displays of powers. Or my unnatural change in appearance, he simply trusts me enough to disregard it.
Legendary Servant for the win…
"You look so different. So much taller, and I hate to say it but much more handsome too." She says walking up to me, a hand strokes the side of my face. "You're sure your healthy now?" she says in a whisper, I nod in confirmation before her body loses all tension as she releases a sigh of relief.
"You have no idea how happy that makes me." She exclaims as a beatific smile forms on her face and embraces me, ignoring the phantom pains lancing through my body at her tight hold. I chuckle as I stroke her back affectionately.
"You and me both, now I can actually move around freely. In fact, I have never felt stronger or more energized in my life." I state with a wide smile as I look down cup her cheek. A blush forming on her face from the contact before she opens her mouth in response.
"How about we test that out, hmm~?" She says suggestively, I give her a grin picking her up and throwing her on the bed. Her giggles like music to my ears, looking back I see that Sebastian already departed to give us privacy, no doubt.
Moving to pull of my clothes I pause in thought, before shrugging and continuing. "I'm sure Zeno won't mind if I do it just this once…" I think with a grin.
The Nero currently Rampaging.
"RAAAHHHHH!" I roar as lightning arcs off of my body striking the swarms of goblins around me, holding the master bolt in my hand as I wear Zeus' armor. I guess you could say I am currently training my Electrokinesis, its level constantly skyrocketing with the use of Zues' equipment. The power boost is absolutely nothing to scoff at.
Charging my Electrokinesis to the maximum forming a storm cloud above me that sends strikes down into various groups creating small explosions. Normally this would be exhausting but taking in so many souls send me into an overcharged like state. Needless to say, I am not running out of mana any time soon.
I think I have been fighting for hours now, but the more I kill the more souls I feed on. In turn the more souls I take the more I feel I need, and it seems these goblins at this point are coming in never ending legions. Not only is it goblins but Goblin kings have started to appear in abundance. Commanding their own armies, along with Ogres and their own kings. The forest resembling more of a wasteland at this point with all of the power I am exerting and from the multiple different magically inclined Goblins, and Ogres that appeared.
Soon after I killed a few Ogre kings Dragons followed, they were easy enough to slay if you went for the wings to make them vulnerable. They had started to join the fight in abundances, I welcomed it of course. To me it was just another source of souls. And in my battle haze the only thing running through my head right now is…
"Kill… Kill… Kill… KiLL…KILL!"
Funnily enough this feeling is only channeling into this one clone, my other is operating just fine. The blood rage doesn't seem to seep through the main conscious. Which is good because at this point, I would probably be running rampant in the underworld as well.
Grabbing a nearby hobgoblin by the throat, its hands clawing at my arm to get free. Charging a lethal amount of electricity through my hand into it as its skin starts to sizzle and burn before exploding, unable to contain the sheer power. Unleashing another roar as I charge my electricity to higher states, the earth around me crumbles.
[A Dungeon Boss Has Appeared!]
An insidious smile forms on my face as I read the window. Looking around me I notice the goblins retreating, more like scrambling away out of fear. Even the behemoths of the Ogre Kings, those are some tough motherfuckers too. So, whoever this boss is it must be some sort of badass. Through the thunder clouds a behemoth form descends, large draconic wings flap dangerously. The flap dispersing the dark clouds away revealing itself.
Title: The King of Dragons
Name – Bahamut
Tier - Champion
Level – 823
Race – Dragon
HP – 102,000/102,000
MP – 140,600/140,600
STR – 956
VIT – 1020
DEX – 506
INT – 670
WIS – 703
CHA – 590
LUK – 100
Smoldering orange eyes looking down at me in rage, no doubt because of the numerous corpses of its kin strewn about the battlefield. Large Black horns contrasting well with its white platinum scales. Its giant maw opens as it strafes me with a breath of fire, its heat turning the ground to glass.
With incredible speed I dart away, avoiding the sudden blast of flames before turning. Charging the strongest lightning bolt, I can manage with the master bolt and slinging it. Almost instantaneously the bolt strikes the dragons wing with a mighty explosion following. A screech of pain permeates the battlefield as the dragon begins a harsh descent into the ground before rolling onto its feet.
The massive wing I had struck earlier now laying limp at its side and sizzling. Its gaze laying onto resting on me once again, smoldering heat comes from its mouth as its breath leaves its mouth producing a wall of fire. My maniacal smile morphs into a frown as I watch the dragon straightens out its previously damaged wing. The burn marks healing as the membrane stitches itself back together, it raises both wings before flapping them downwards fiercely.
A seemingly unstoppable blast of air follows as it flows through the wall of flames fanning it. Producing a much hotter flame that strikes me as it sends me flying, fighting to maintain control as my skin singes and blackens, the Dragon takes advantage. Whipping its tail out caving into my abdomen sending me into the ground. If it weren't for Zeus's armor, I am sure I would have been cut in half, I was lucky to come out with just a deep cut on my abdomen. To which is quickly clotting and closing itself along with the burns I sustained, the harvesting of souls truly is no joke. Especially in regard to rejuvenation, I healed fast before but now I heal at extraordinary speeds.
A look of fury filters onto my face as I activate the primal rage. Raising the master bolt and putting it in my mouth, clenching my teeth around it while I continue to channel more electricity through my body. My arms reached out to my sides and extracting the Fume Ultra Great Sword in my left and Gram in my right. Electricity easily channels into both swords, the crackles deafening. I do notice a slight drain on my health from the combined use of Gram and Primal Rage, but I am healing to quickly for it to be an issue.
Flexing my legs and with a grunt, the earth splintering from the force as I propel myself forward. Bahamut sees this and unleashes a blaze of fire from its gaping maw. Ignoring the searing heat as my body suffers from third degree burns, I contort my body into a spin flying directly into the dragon's mouth. Shredding its insides, violently cutting the lining of its throat. The damage multiplying as I use flurried strike, each spin a total of four and multiplying.
"4… 8… 16… 32… 64… 128… 256! 512! 1024!" The thought roars in my mind, as I utterly obliterate the insides of Bahamut and force myself out of its back. My skin charred and sizzling, though my eyes shine a bright red ethereal glow before they dim, taking a step my legs suddenly give out making me collapse to my knees. My swords sticking onto the ground as my hands fall at my sides and fail to respond.
I Violently puke an alarming amount of blood, pushing the master bolt out of my mouth onto the ground. It seems I overtaxed my body beyond its limit. Looking at my status the health is draining at an absurd rate, I actually think this body is dying. Turning my head to the corpse of Bahamut, an ethereal gold energy floats out of its body and seeps into my own.
The godly amount of power seeping into my soul threatens to kill me, though unfortunately the cost of unleashing that attack was far too much. Not even the rejuvenation provided from the soul of Bahamut is enough to keep me alive. I struggle for pained breaths of air, my body so weak I am unable to so much as lift a finger. My eyes get heavier as I fight to keep them open, my vision fading to black as my body suddenly slackens.
Moments before with Other Nero
The sounds of flesh slapping against flesh along moans and feminine mewls permeates through the large room.
"Nh… hmm... Ahh~!" Katerea shouts as she climaxes on my cock, her core spasming pushing me over the edge as I grip her hips and unload deep into her womb. She squeals as the muscles in her back threaten to strain before she locks up and slumps face down ass up onto the bed, passing out.
Slipping my now flaccid dick out of her gaping pussy, my seed spills out with the lack of a blockage. This marking the sixth time I unloaded into her, normally I would be highly surprised if she didn't get pregnant. But with the low fertility of Devils, I doubt it will happen. If it does however, I will be happy, Katerea herself will be ecstatic, happiness wouldn't even effectively describe her elation.
Walking away from the bed as I reach down picking up my weighted clothes and throwing them on. The strain already setting in, even the phantom pain hasn't completely passed yet. My body and thoughts freeze as I feel the death of my other body. Immediately leaving creating the ID and teleporting to the location of my body, I am briefly astounded at the destruction.
Smoke and storm clouds overhead, and not to mention the behemoth corpse of Bahamut. Which looks to be utterly mutilated, and its stomach is blown out. Walking forward as I spot my clones body, its horribly charred and sizzling. Some sections of the body exposing bone, its hair completely gone and if I didn't know I wouldn't be able to recognize it as myself.
Kneeling down and resting my hand on its shoulder, its charred skin still radiating an alarming amount of heat. A slight frown filtering on my face, I had realized pretty quickly that I had lost control of this body. Well, more so to say the consciousness that I was using to control this clone had lost control. While the other side had maintained control without issue. My eye flicker down to its pocket, a silver color coming into view. Reaching down and pulling it out I raise an eyebrow finding it to be the pocket watch, seemingly undamaged in any fashion. A complete contrast to the clone's current appearance, this further solidifying my thoughts that this watch is not as normal as I thought.
Its ticking entering my ears signifying it's still operating without issue, shrugging I stuff it back in my pocket before turning back to the clone's corpse. Taking it in, along with the ruined landscape. This just goes to show just how hasty I was in consuming the hollowed soul. After this body had taken in a soul the feeling of euphoria was quick, and it seemingly only got better as more stronger souls were absorbed. As I can see around me, the amount of power given in turn is overwhelming. Though battle lust quickly follows if not controlled, which can turn quite dangerous. From what I can remember the clone didn't really try controlling it and went with the flow until it was too late.
My clone had literally fought until it died, facing tens of thousands of enemies. A majority of them quite strong, not to mention the soul of Bahamut. But the large amount of experience this clone had gained is astronomical. I guess it's time to collect then, wouldn't want my clone's life to go to waist. Though instead of ending up like my clone I will need to brace myself and reign myself in. Hardening my mind and mentally turning off all emotion and feeling I focus beginning to absorb the body into my own, which if I were to explain the feeling. I would use the word uncomfortable, nothing else really fits for an explanation.
When the body fazes into my own, the rush of power threatens to overwhelm me. Clamping down on my mind harshly as I struggle with the tens of thousands of souls filtering into myself. The biggest hurdle however is the soul of Bahamut, that one was almost like filling your mouth with completely with water and gulping it all down instead of in multiple swallows.
Needless to say, it actually hurt… Almost like I overstretched my soul.
[Bodies joined, Allocating…]
[Berserker Class leveled to Max, Assassin Class leveled to Max, numerous skills leveled. 92,324,564 credits earned. Many crafting materials gained, see inventory for more information.]
[Perks gained: Ogre King, Dragon Kin]
Ogre King – A power unique to very few Ogres, enables the user to take and assert authority over the Ogre race. If another king already has dominion over a populace of goblins they cannot be converted unless their king is dead.
Dragon Kin – Your scales like tenfold shields, teeth are swords, claws are spears, the shock of your tail is a thunderbolt, your wings are a hurricane, and your breath is death. Fire related skills are given a superior boost in power and efficiency. All dragons will be able to sense you as one of their kind, some dragons that see themselves as weaker than yourself will submit themselves willingly to servitude. While others will treat you with at least respect.
[Skills gained: Second Wind. Swift Death]
Second Wind (Passive) [Level Passive] – Due to a berserker's strong constitution, they are able to shrug off lethal blows for a short time to continue fighting. Once a day if the user is reduced to 0 health, they are automatically healed to 10% no matter what manner of attack takes place.
Swift Death (Active) [Level Max] – A move only to be used to secure the death of their opponent, a slash at the base of the neck with blinding speed. This is an instant kill move, though cannot be used regularly due to the body's muscles reaching their absolute limit leaving them torn after use of the skill. If used in quick succession may result in permanent damage. The body must be given time to heal before used again.
Damage – 100% of Targets health.
Cost – 100% of mana, 75% of max health.
[Congratulations Dungeon Boss defeated, Legendary Loot Chest Awarded! After slaying an enemy more than 500 levels higher than you, something deemed as a legendary feat. Your Tier rank has increased by one!]
Quickly picking up the items my clone had and throwing them into my inventory, I destroy the ID. Thankfully I did it in time because the sudden influx of strength from everything forces my mind to go in shock and black out. Hopefully, I didn't land on the floor, I did try to aim for the bed…
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My eyes flutter open, a pain in my body worse than the aftermath of my training with Zeno rolls up and down my bones, and muscles. Turning my head, I notice I am in bed and under the covers, daylight leaking through the window. Either I did land on the bed, or I hit the ground, and someone put me in bed.
With a groan I sit up, my hand palming my forehead with a wince. Relaxing my body and focusing on the pain, in a show of mental compartmentalization I shift the pain away. A flash of relief filters into my mind as I move freely although with a bit of a wobble. It seems that the drastic change in stats that hit me, paired with the extreme quantity of souls hit me harder than I thought I would.
Looking to my side I see Katerea sleeping soundly, a serene expression on her face. Shifting over and getting to my feet before walking to the nearby table and pouring myself a glass of water. Emptying the glass before I pour another, then another, and another. Before I know it I finish it off with a sigh, my stomach rumbles loudly.
"It seems that I am not only severely dehydrated but starving as well…" I think as I suddenly notice a slight snugness in my clothes that wasn't there before. Venturing over to my bathroom and facing my mirror, I raise an eyebrow as I take in my appearance. To me I just look incredibly cut, and maybe a bit more muscle mass as well, my face and eyes carry a more feral tone than it did before. I still look attractive, but now just more dangerous at first glance.
I also notice that there is no weight in the clothes anymore, before I felt sluggish but now, I feel as if I would be wearing normal clothing. My eyes widen as I remember I was supposed to meet Zeno again at sunrise and judging by the growing height of the sun I am going to be late. Quickly creating a clone and teleporting it away to meet Zeno.
I sigh shaking my head, I had been unconscious for a while. At least I don't feel like consuming more souls at the moment, so that's a plus. My guess is the addiction didn't get transferred over from my clones' body which is a useful piece of knowledge for the future. Though from now on I can't be stupid in my pursuits for power, my clone's behavior attests to that. Consuming the hollowed soul frankly had been a dumb move.
But there isn't anything I can do about it now, so I am just going to have to live with it. So, from now on when killing others, I need to harden my mind to a point where I simply just don't feel the affects of consuming a soul despite taking it in anyways. As it seems the only con of taking in a soul is the addictive quality, but I was able to fight it easily enough.
On another note, I do remember from the latest message from the system that I went up a tier which is great, though not only that but I obtained a loot crate from slaying the dungeon boss.
"I'm interested to see what it contains." I think as I open my inventory, my mouth opening and my eyes widening from the innumerable number of materials I gained. I now have more to work with than I would ever need, mentally swiping past I finally come to the Loot Chest I gained.
Pulling it out of my inventory noticing it is a gold encrusted chest small enough to fit in my palm. Opening it I see a seed fit snuggly inside, roughly the size of a fist. But I hadn't seen a seed that looked quite like this one. It holds a slightly ethereal glow as small green motes of light flitter off of it. I use observe on it to get more details.
Seed of the World Tree – A seed of a tree that grows so large it is thought to hold up the heavens itself. The fruit bore from this tree is said to grant the consumer untold strength and abilities on par with a god. There are no known negative side effects of consuming these fruit.
"Huh…"
Well, I guess I'll have to plant this when I get the chance, not really sure how I am supposed to nurture a world tree. Do I water it and make sure it gets plenty of sun, surely it isn't that easy? I brush the thoughts away as I place the box holding the seed back in my inventory for now. I grab a handful of grapes from a nearby platter on my desk filled with fruit before I strip out of my clothing and throw it on the floor and climbing into the steaming bath.
My eyes flicker to Sebastian's sudden entrance.
"Lord Aemon, Grayfia has returned from the capital and wishes to speak with you. The topic of the meeting with Lord Beelzebub she explained." He says pleasantly as I remember, Grayfia had went to the capital to talk with Ajuka in hopes to have him see me. At a second thought I now revisit my decision on whether or not I should have even let Grayfia try to get him to see me.
"Thank you, please send her in." I speak out with a sigh, as I slick my hair back wetting it with water. Sebastian only bows and teleports away, only a moment later I hear the door to my room open and soft footsteps follow.
"In here Grayfia." I say loud enough for her to hear me before she enters as a blush creeps up her face. Though I can see the poorly hidden hurt in her eyes, no doubt after seeing the naked sleeping form of Katerea on my bed.
"I am glad you are back, how was your trip. Good I hope?" I say looking her in the eyes as she visibly avoids my gaze as her face turns a deeper shade or red.
"Yes, it went well, I see that you have changed once again. It's hard to believe but I would say your even more handsome now." She says before her eyes widen in embarrassment, like she hadn't meant to say that last sentence out loud.
"I'm glad you think so. Now what news did you bring regarding Ajuka?" I say with chuckling before grabbing some soap and lathering it up as I wash myself. My question making Grayfia stiffen as she switches to 'professional mode'. All evidence of her being flustered had disappeared.
"Yes, he has agreed to meet you. However, he is in the middle of a project and will come to you when he has finished. I had expressed the importance, but he was rather adamant that he finishes his own project first. When he does is uncertain, the only advice I can give you is just to wait until he reaches out." She says with an undertone of irritation, as I sigh. I am a little disappointed, but I guess this gives me some time to think of another approach.
How I am going to do that I couldn't really say, perhaps I could get back in touch with Serafall. Maybe try and get a meeting with one of the other Satan's. Better yet, I am going to need to figure out a way to free my mother from the clutches of hades. With her at my side it would definitely solidify some sort of claim for a position of power in the underworld. But I feel that I should get stronger than I am now in order to comfortably confront Hades, he is a God, and it wouldn't be wise to go in halfcocked.
Or I could just approach him. Surely, he would be interested to find out his experiment to create me had in fact succeeded. Though it is unclear what his reaction would be to seeing me alive, it could take quite the negative turn. Mostly in the form of captivity, or even make him in turn renew his efforts with testing on my mother to try and produce a similar result.
Dunking my head in the water and rinsing the soap from my hair, slicking it back as I resurface. My eye resting on her once more as she looks away, sneaking glances here and there. Sighing I rise and walk up the steps, uncaring of my nudity. A small gasp sounds before grabbing a towel and dry myself off.
"Say, could you do me a favor?" I ask turning to her, a pleasant expression on my face.
"S-Sure, what is it you want to me to do?" She asks looking everywhere but me.
"Can you teach a new member of my Peerage; it is a little girl by the name of Merlin. She is very mentally underdeveloped for her age; I would be indebted to you if you did so." I say considering having her teach Merlin instead of Sebastian, since I would need him more readily than I would Grayfia.
"Ok, but what about our classes?" She asks as I give a small smile before approaching slowly. She freezes as I get close, looking down at her and bring my hand to her cheek. Her breath hitches as I give it a stroke.
"I'm sure I can find a way to get some alone time with you if that's what you're asking." I say suggestively as her face turns crimson, while she sputters unable to form a response.
Deciding to no longer beat around the bush in displaying my affections for I dip down and catch her lips with my own. Her lips soft and sweet, our kiss turning heated as I am momentarily surprised as she parts her lips and worms her tongue into my mouth. The battle for dominance ensues as she morphs her body into mine.
Ahem*
Her lips break from mine as her head shifts to the new arrival, looking over I see Katerea wearing a bathrobe. Watching us with an indecipherable look in her eyes. Grayfia recoils in shock at what had just taken place between us before quickly excusing herself, leaving me and Katerea alone. I only dry my still wet hair and let Katerea speak her mind.
"I feel like I should be livid seeing you both like that, but strangely enough I don't. So, who was that?" She says moving to me with an inquisitive look.
"Grayfia Lucifuge…" I calmy say as I proceed to throw on some clothing, Katerea raises an eyebrow at the name.
"Ah, isn't she the one that defected during the civil war, Euclid's sister? What is she doing here? I thought she was hanging around with those people who claim to be Satan's." She asks inquisitively, I only chuckle before answering with a smirk on my face.
"I met with the supposed Satan Leviathan, she came along, and I asked her to stay. She obliged; I am currently trying to win her affections. I hope that is not a problem for you and me?" I ask her as I get close, her body heat noticeably rising as I stroke her cheek sensually. I mentally smile in appreciation when I see her eyes narrow as she attempts to shut down her arousal.
"I don't mind you taking other women, as long as I remain your first wife and come before the rest." She says seriously making me nod in agreement as I answer.
"Of course, my love. I wouldn't think of it, I also need to fulfill my promise to give you a child. In fact, maybe I already succeeded?" I say stroking her stomach making a low moan escape from her mouth. Though the sultry grin on her face as her eyes shine with lust. Catching her lips into a fierce kiss that quickly devolves into a rough session of sex that may have rivaled the one last night.
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Lying in bed with the sleeping form of Katerea draped over my chest, I can't help but smile. Looking to the window I notice it is mid day, with the first half going to unleashing my pent up carnal desires on an admittedly beautiful willing woman. That will also be my future wife and mother to my children, well that is if my seed takes. If it doesn't, I will need to work with the Alchemy class, maybe even purchase a lab extension to my castle. Devote some time to create a fertility potion, it will be an invention for the ages among Devil society.
A miracle it would surely be…
"In fact, it would be good to select the class now." I think pulling up my classes and selecting Alchemist as my newest one.
Alchemist Class [level 1] – A practice of chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life. However, in the hands of a gamer, much more can be achieved. Each level increases INT my 12 and WIS by 10.
Next up I am going to need to purchase an upgrade to the castle, more specifically a lab. Going ahead I pull up the game menu and select the territories tab, to which It lists my current castle. Curiously named Aemon Clans Family Castle, something I didn't notice before. Mentally selecting upgrades a large 3D blueprint of the entirety of the castle appears. Not a single detail being left out from what I can tell.
Stroking my chin in thought as I inspect the floor plan, I delve to the deeper part of the castle where the dungeons are. Currently filled with cells, all equipped with magic dampening enchantments. I would assume most if not all prisons are equipped with the same, it is something that would be paramount in the underworld.
I add a room parallel to the dungeon nearly mirroring it in size, after completing that I mentally tap the room. A new window appearing with a list of various upgrades I can make to the room. I move through them all seeking out a specific upgrade, finding it I smile before selecting it.
Buy [Alchemist's Laboratory] Room Upgrade and extended floorplan for 5,000,000 credits?
I sigh as I click yes, almost as soon as I do the window disappears. Other than the credits being taken from my inventory nothing else seems to have changed. I guess I can only know if I go down and check it out myself. I doubt that the game would screw me over, it had been reliable up to this point.
Now why don't I go check it out?
Extracting Katerea's arms from around my torso, I gently and quietly rise to my feet. Stretching with a deep breath, the sounds of various joints popping throughout my body permeating the room. Walking to my dresser and pulling open the drawer before removing a set of clothing. Mostly just lounge ware consisting of a black long sleeve shirt and sweats, topping it off with my extremely comfortable slip ons.
Sparing a glance at Katerea, seeing her still asleep I move to her and place a kiss on her forehead before leaving the room. Intending to move down to my lab and get to leveling my new Class as soon as possible. The quicker I can start to develop potions and begin selling them the better. Right now, I doubt I could make anything besides health potions, but I guess we will need to see.
As I walk through the halls and down a set of stairs to the dungeons, I pass the door with that we designated as the Mothra eggs current living space. I stop to look at it, shrugging before moving to it and slowly opening the door. Looking inside I see the two motes of light encircling the egg atop a pedestal in the center of the room.
Pushing the door open fully and walking inside I notice the subtle glow the egg emitted is brighter than I remember. The humming from the motes of light still continuing melodically. Moving to the egg until I am an arm's reach, extending my arm out and resting my palm onto the egg. It seems to almost warm up at my touch, gaining an idea I decide to inject some life energy into the egg.
It may even increase the speed of its growth.
I focus on specifically just giving it life energy and not making any conscious changes to it. A familiar white gold light begins to envelop and seep into the eggs shell, its heat increasing as it shakes. After a moment, the shell cracks making my eyes widen, is it starting to hatch? I didn't put that much into it, perhaps it was already close to hatching, but I just gave it enough of a nudge?
I watch as the shells crack starts to splinter across the surface and pieces fall away. A small pale hand pushes out before pulling away more pieces revealing a… baby? Well not exactly a normal baby, but one could mistake it for one if there weren't small antennae reminiscent of a moth on its forehead. The fibers look quite soft, and the stems just as sensitive. The color of the fibers matching the soft tuft of white on its head. I can also make out small white fuzzy wings emitting the familiar ethereal green glow, but it's almost softer than before.
Reaching down into the remnants of the egg and bringing the small baby into my arms as she coos, the sight bringing an involuntary smile to my face. She brings her small hand to her face before sucking on her thumb. Her eyelids open revealing vibrant green eyes that stare up at me innocently. Though this quickly ends when Mothra steadily falls asleep in my arms.
The small motes of light vibrate with happiness as they encircle us and seemingly dote on the small baby in my arms. I wonder if the injection of my life energy had something to do with its humanoid appearance or if it was always going to hatch that way. But I can safely say I appreciate this appearance more than the caterpillar like one she was supposed to have.
I shadow travel into my room noticing the still sleeping form of Katerea before quickly sifting through the store and purchasing a crib. Setting it down beside the bed and placing Mothra inside gently making sure I don't wake her. The motes of light predictably begin to hover around her protectively. I take a moment to take in the adorable sight before my attention is drawn to a notification appearing on my screen. Certainly, one I had never seen before in the short time I had been with the system. Clicking it I raise a surprised eyebrow.
[Elena Masters User#1493: Saw your listing for the Infinity Stone of Time, want to meet and discuss a price?]
Staring at the message as I inspect it a little bewildered, mostly because I had been messaged by another gamer asking to meet. It's a little unusual if I were to be honest, but I don't really know how I would even go about meeting her. Clicking reply as I mentally respond with my concerns.
[Nero Aemon User#1965: Sure. Though I don't know how we would meet, I am a bit new to the system.]
[Elena Masters User#1493: No problem, just purchase the perk in the store called [Hub Traveler], don't worry about the price its literally 1 credit. When you do that use it and we'll meet at the entrance.]
Doing as she said I open the shop and sift through the perks until I come upon the perk, she had told me to buy. I wonder why I hadn't thought to just buy this perk out of curiosity considering it was only a single credit. Buying the perk before a window pops up with its description and a new skill.
[Perk Gained, Hub Traveler!]
Hub Traveler - Grants a unique skill allowing the user to traverse to a dimension outside of time functioning as a place where all gamers can safely go about their business. The Hub is the only safe zone in the Multiverse for a Gamer, to use the skill the user need only think. 'Travel to the Hub'.
Swiping the box away I take a breath before shrugging.
"Travel to the Hub."
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A flash of light later and I notice I am in a completely new area, something that seems oddly familiar. In fact, I can almost say for certain that this place is modelled after the spawn area in the Oasis. Or more specifically the Ready Player One Universe. It pretty incredible really, the architecture of the buildings is truly a sight to behold. It doesn't look nearly as packed with people as it did in the movie but there is still a reasonable number of people walking around going about their day. My eyes drift from person to person, all of them varying in appearance. Most looking human but others are quite different, almost alien.
"Is that a Yoda…?" I think scrunching my eyebrows in bewilderment as I watch from afar as it walks into a portal going God knows where.
"Yo, Nero, right?" A soft feminine voice sounds out to my left, my attention turning to the new visitor. A woman seemingly in her twenties walks to me, I can't help but notice just how beautiful she is. Her body perfectly proportioned and voluptuous, I can already feel the blood being sent below the belt. Judging from the eyes she is giving me she finds me just as attractive as I find her.
"The one and only, I'm guessing that makes you Elena? Is this place based off the Oasis?" I ask diverting my attention back to our surroundings. She almost immediately nods before smiling in amusement.
"Yes, the system was rather spectacular in designing this dimension, saw that this was the best representation in its idea. Everything you see in the Oasis is basically possible here, the hub is more or less a place for the gamers to unwind. Also considering that this is the one and only true safe zone gamers, are physically unable to harm one another. Well, that is the case in the spawn area anyway. Violence and conflict are strictly forbidden here, but that may not be the case if you go to another planet. Also, something to note is that time in your universe doesn't pass while you're in here." She states crossing her arms pushing up her considerable bust, her pale blues eyes contrasting nicely with her fair skin and white hair. Her expression one of amusement as she takes in my look of surprise at her explanation.
Now that I think about it, if I were to compare her appearance, she would look like Esdeath only she has white hair instead of blue. My guess is her ideal appearance matched that character like how mine match closely with Shinya Kogami. My stare doesn't go unnoticed as she lets out a giggle, I don't bother giving an excuse.
"Like what you see do you? I can't say I don't either..." She states as she struts forward, looking up at me with a sultry smile one hand out tracing a finger along the muscles on my chest. I give a smirk, chuckling before getting to the point of our meeting in the first place.
"You said you had an offer for me, something about you wanting this?" I ask pulling the Time Stone out of my inventory. Holding the glowing green gem out in between my fingers, my constitution having already crossed the threshold enabling me to handle it easily enough. Her eyes dart to the item in question, sheer surprise and shock filtering onto her face seeing me hold it out in front of her.
"Your able to hold it without blowing up?" She asks astonished.
"What surprised how strong I am?" I ask in turn amused at her expression, inserting it into my pocket, I follow up with another question.
"But you said you were new to the system, just a little surprised is all. How did you get it anyway, you in a marvel universe? Steal it from the masters of the mystic arts?" She states looking at the stone and then at me with a mischievous grin.
"No, I got it through the Gacha. Just lucky I suppose." I say chuckling as her eyes bug out.
"No shit…" She trails off.
"Is there somewhere we can sit down and discuss this, instead of just hanging out here?" I ask.
"Uh, yeah. There's a bar just up there, c'mon." She answers after shaking the shock away as she leads the way. I follow at her side taking in the sights of the Oasis as we walk, soon enough we walk into yet another familiar classy establishment. A low lit modern European bar with lavishly decorated counter in Grecian/Roman design. A beautiful centerpiece with a circular shape reminiscent of a game board. Behind the counter a man stands polishing a glass, with uneven, messy white hair covering one of his bright blue eyes.
"Welcome to the Quindecim, please take a seat." He states in a detached tone gesturing to the various empty seats at the counter. Elena sits down on a bar stool as I follow suit sitting down next to her. The bartender looks at us expectantly.
"I'll take a glass of that." Elena asks pointing out the Domaine de la Romanee, a very expensive wine from what I remember from my old life. Though I wasn't much of a wine connoisseur, but I knew enough to recognize that as probably one of the most expensive wines around. By the obvious lack of reaction from her buying it, she is used to the high class life. But considering she is prepared to pay for something like an Infinity Stone it makes sense.
"Just a whiskey please." I state gaining a speculative eye from Elena at my choice, the bartender only nods at our choices and quickly places them in front of us.
"So, tell me a little about yourself. What world you woke up in what you were before that kind of thing." Elena asked as she faces me with one leg crossed over the other as she sips her wine. I raise an eyebrow before chuckling at the question.
"What happened to pulling together the terms of our trade?" I respond making her smirk.
"What's wrong with getting to know my future business partner, I don't mind forking over details about my own life so just humor me." She states with an amused smile as I sit straight taking a sip of my own drink.
"Very well, I was born into the High School DxD universe, as a Pure Blooded Devil. You are looking at the current Lord of the Aemon Clan, while not very powerful at the moment due to a few recent events that I could do nothing about, I intend to make it the strongest house around. Oh, also just found out I am the first true born son of Lilith the mother of Devils. That was an interesting revelation, one that would certainly no doubt produce better results when rising to power. The system in what I am sure is a grand joke of its making sent me back over 500 years before canon, so by the time I even reach that point things would have changed beyond recognition. Though I have already noticed differences, things that were not even present in the DxD universe. Considering that I had only been in this new life for a little while I can only conclude that DxD isn't the only world present. Where I was before, well I was just a simple unimportant office worker." I state making a look of surprise cross her features at how long I had been in my universe, but then gaining a knowing look at the differences in this universe.
"That is to be expected, the system always crosses the world you select with at least one world you have no knowledge of, sometimes 2 or more. Us Gamers have guessed that it does that so you effectively can't predict every future event, more for its own entertainment. I myself chose the Marvel Universe but was crossed with Worm. I only figured out what it was because another gamer told me what it was." She states as I frown a bit, if what she says is true the knowledge, I have of canon is probably even more so useless, though that may have been the case anyways considering how much time will need to pass before it even comes to that. But now the only thing I can rely on is my general lore knowledge, as I would think that wouldn't change too much.
"If I told you a few things I have noticed don't exist in High School DxD, do you think you could tell me what exactly my universe is crossed with?" I ask making her nod with a look of consideration as she takes another sip of her wine.
"I don't see why not, though I can't promise them to be things I know myself, but I could try and help." She responds before resting her chin in her palm waiting for my words expectantly.
"For starters, I was approached by an elderly man by the name of Zeno Zoldyck. His stats were for the most part on the same level as the Satans or at least a little bit under. The second being my familiar, one by the name of Mothra, a god tier being. I believe the only reason I found it was because of my absolutely ridiculous luck." I state in a bit of exasperation before drinking the last bit of my whiskey before the bartender immediately presents me with another. Elena's eyes seem to bulge out of her head at the part about Mothra.
"You're telling me you don't know about Godzilla?!" She asks incredulously, genuinely shocked. I sift through my memories for the name, the only thing coming to mind is a few posters with release dates. It seems it was a movie that I planned on seeing but died before I could. I try to remember if I ever saw a trailer but it's all too foggy.
"All I remember was a movie by that name being announced but I never got around to seeing it." I answer getting a sigh as she shakes her head.
"I thought I had seen everything. Guess not…" She states before looking back at me.
"So, it sounds like your universe is a combination of DxD, Hunter x Hunter and Godzilla. Hard to say if you were unlucky or lucky at that, one is big monsters capable of easily destroying cities, the other full of powered humans, and an entire continent mostly populated by horrors and dangerous entities capable of untold destruction. Not to mention that all of that is complimented with the existence of world the destroyers that inhabit DxD. Though it isn't without its merits as there are many things in all of those worlds that can get you exponentially stronger. Though if you are already able to hold an infinity stone, I'm sure you're strong enough not to die immediately. If I were you, I would read the forums for some info. Oh yeah, now that you have visited the hub there should be a new tab in your menu called social, it's basically used to contact other gamers easily along with numerous forums that are filled with information about various universes, most of its pretty reliable but not everyone can remember every detail from their old lives, but they get updated regularly as new information is presented." She states looking at me with eyes full of pity, I sigh lean against the countertop before bringing up my menu. Sure, enough there is a new tab called social, opening it I find numerous lists with varying topics as well as chat groups. Thankfully I can search for what I need, something I'll have to do later.
"How long have you been in your new universe, and what's your level?" She suddenly asks after a few moments.
"About a week, give or take a few days. Got to level 301 just this morning." I state easily as I take another drink. My head snaps to her direction to the sound of glass breaking. My eyes flicker to her shocked form, her glass of wine lay broken on the ground. The utter shock and denial forming on her face drawing a confused expression on my own.
"T-That is impossible. No one has gotten to level 300 in a week, most only get to 20 or 30. I have only achieved level 293 myself a week ago after grinding for years! I don't believe it, show me your status!" She demands as I shrug, mentally pulling up my status. She immediately presses herself into my side as she looks closely at my status window. Her eyes only getting wider as she looks on.
Title: Lord of the Aemon Clan
Name – Nero Aemon
Tier - Greater
Level – 301
Race – Pure Blooded Devil
Class – Alchemist Level - 1
HP – 207,600/207,600 (+5%/s)
MP – 108,200/108,200 (+848/s)
STR – 1596
VIT – 2076
DEX – 1057
INT – 848
WIS – 541
CHA – 870
LUK – 140
Credits: 126,080,284
"H-How…" She asks as she suddenly feels lightheaded before plopping herself back onto her stool.
"Most of it was luck and me being smart about it really. For starters the Tower in the beginner dungeon, I cut it down with the inherited ability from my clan. One I gained through random chance. I just simply fought till I was at the base of the tower, then cut it down. That alone gave me over a hundred levels, I think. Maxed out my first class then some with my second. That combined with the numerous experience boosts I have through perks and items. I even bought a clone ability with the money I got from the tower. My clone literally fought till he died, facing legions of goblins, hobgoblins, Ogres, and even dragons. I think his kills ranged in the tens of thousands." I state alluding to the fact that it was because my clone had lost its mind due succumbing to the addiction of absorbing souls.
"H-Huh… Well, that is certainly not something you hear every day. What perks did you spawn in with for randomizing? Surely they had something to do with your ridiculous progress." She asks as I put on a thoughtful expression before answering.
"I went with two, the First being [Loved by Lady Luck] and the second one was [Genius]. I also in turn got [Lustful] and [Sickly] as flaws." I state comfortably getting an expectant nod and an emotionally drained expression.
"I would be freaking out right now, but with you as of late its getting a little hard to do so. Your luck perk is one of the very few perks that cannot be bought or earned through the store or quests, the only way is to be lucky enough to get it in the random rolls through character creation. From my knowledge only 2 other gamers have gotten them, the first is now dead and the other is probably one of if not the most powerful gamers currently alive, though he went mad from his power. Its arguably the strongest perk there is on sheer principle, so it is no wonder your as strong as you are. Your genius perk is probably the best experience perk there is, though it isn't as rare. But if you told me that you were given the [Midas Touched] perk as well, I think I would have had an aneurism." She states before looking at me as if I were really going to say I had the perk in question. I file the bit of information that the holders of the seemingly fabled luck perk are either dead or insane. I fully intend to not get to that point, I rather like my new life.
"Midas Touched?" I ask for a bit more clarification, surely it doesn't involve just turning things to gold.
"All the richest gamers have that one, its essentially the same as Loved by lady Luck though it only applies to the finding of highly valuable items and not fate itself. Gamers who are exclusively crafters dream of getting that perk, purely based on getting higher quality materials. Thankfully it's not as rare as Loved by lady luck, though you can't buy it. It can be obtained by getting it through rolling random perks in the beginning or a unique mission involving the great King Midas himself. But as you can probably guess the universes most gamers are born into are never during the time of his reign." She says a bit begrudgingly as I raise an eyebrow with a wry grin at her attitude with the method of obtaining the perk.
"My guess is your one of those crafting classes?" I ask as she only nods muttering under her breath.
"Hindsight is 20/20 as they say. If I were to have the knowledge I do now, I would have chosen a universe during his reign. My best friend who is also a crafter was born in one of these, she was also lucky enough to get the quest. Kind of pisses me off to be honest. She can't help but rub it in my face at every turn when she gets a new stupid material." She states with jealousy clear in her voice as I chuckle at her behavior.
"Is that why you want the time stone, to go back in time and get the quest?" I ask as her eyes widen and her jaw slackens almost as if she hadn't thought of that.
"A-Ah no, originally I wanted to buy it because the one in my universe was destroyed and I wanted to use it as a crafting material. But now I know what I need to do first when I get it, that is if it works in the first place." She says sheepishly, I raise an eyebrow.
"What do you mean if it works, why wouldn't it?" I ask.
"Well as you know, infinity stones are pretty much useless outside of their universes. Mostly just a battery for mana, but they can't manipulate their respective domains outside of their universe, that's why you're selling it isn't it?" She states confused, I freeze and stare at her for a moment.
I actually had no idea…
"… I mostly put it up for the credits, I figured with the amount it could go for I would be able to buy powerful perks and equipment for my peerage." I say smoothly getting a nod from her.
"Sure, that makes sense. Now how about we get on with what we came here for. I am willing to offer you 5,000,000,000 credits for the Time Stone, I won't lie, you could get more for it, but I am willing to make items for you in the future. I can personally guarantee that you won't meet a better crafter than myself." She states proudly tilting her chin upwards. I can tell she's exaggerating her skill, but I honestly don't mind, if I can get a competent crafter on my side willing to craft me some items it's a boon I can't ignore. Especially if she does manage to get the Midas touched perk she's after.
"Deal." I say with a smile holding out my hand as she takes it, my significantly larger hand making it difficult for her as she gives it a firm shake, a bright smile forming on her face. I watch as she brings up a window going through multiple windows before one pops up on my screen.
[Trade Time Stone to Elena Masters for 5,000,000,000 credits? Yes/No?]
Selecting yes, I watch as the credits filter into my inventory showing up on my status screen. I give my pocket a test pat automatically noticing the lack of a time stone. Her eyes shine as she investigates her inventory, my guess is that she finds her prize. Her eyes flicker to me, a hungry look forming as a blush forms on her face. She suddenly gets to her feet grabbing my wrist and pulling me along to the exit of the Quindecim.
"Put the Drinks on my tab Decim, oh and sorry about the broken glass!" She says as the bartender only sighs as he continues to polish a glass. My vision suddenly shifts as I find myself in a new environment, a high class hotel by the look of it. I watch amused as Elena continues to lead me past the front desk casually paying for a room.
A minute later were inside and I am being thrown on a bed with surprise, Elena stalking towards me with a predatory look. I take her in as she strips herself from her clothing, I only shrug. I am not one to say no to a night with a beautiful woman. She pulls of her shirt revealing her lack of a bra as her firm breasts fall free, her perfect pink nipples stiffen proudly. Her skintight jeans are pulled off giving me a good look of her black thong. A noticeable wet patch on her crotch.
I marvel a moment at just how beautiful she is, even the devils that personify sinful bodies have a hard time matching her. Judging from her hungry eyes on my body I can imagine she is feeling the same as me. She sits herself on my lap before pulling my shirt off, her hands immediately plant themselves on my muscles, stroking them as my own hands find her ass giving it a squeeze. Her lips find mine in a heated kiss as she grinds herself against me. Her entire body is flushed with her arousal, I am astonished at just how aroused she is.
Though I don't get to think for too much longer as Elena pulls my pants off with lightning speed and sinks herself down on my cock with a loud moan, I grunt at her tightness. I marvel at how good she feels as she thrusts herself onto me, she feels different from Katerea. I dare say she's better, but that is something I wouldn't say it out loud, especially in front of Katerea, that would be something akin to signing my own death warrant.
I push the thought out of my mind and just enjoy the moment to its fullest.
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Thankfully the next few hours of rough fucking don't pass the time back in my universe, even now I can feel my other body is frozen. Right in the moment where Zeno kicked him in the side of the face. It's an uncomfortable feeling really, having your other half frozen in time where the other isn't.
I lay on my back staring up at the ceiling as I relax, though I feel the gaze of my latest sexual partner. Turning my head as my blood red eyes meet her sky blue, a look of uncertainty and embarrassment forming on her face. I raise an eyebrow questioningly.
"What's wrong?" I ask making her flinch avoiding my eyes.
"I'm just embarrassed of my behavior; I've never done that with someone before…" She responds quietly as I give a look of surprise plants itself on my face. I honestly wouldn't have pegged her for a virgin, at least if that is what she means. She seemed to have plenty of experience in bed.
"Are you saying you were a virgin?"
"W-What no! I meant I have never slept with a person I did business with." She states flustered as I chuckled. Of course, she wasn't a virgin, she seemed to really know what she was doing.
"So, what changed this time then?" I ask curiously as her cheeks heat up at the question before she shuffles under the sheets.
"Well, you tick my every box with my ideal man, I haven't met anyone yet that did." She states a bit shyly. Suddenly very intrigued I turn over leaning on my elbow giving her a wry grin.
"Oh? Please do explain." I ask amused at her bashfulness.
"Well, your incredibly tall, equally handsome, muscles to die for, midnight black hair, piercing red eyes, and most of all your power. I have a huge power kink, and just feeling you, I can tell you have it in spades, despite you only being a gamer for so little time. If anything, that just makes it hotter. So, when we closed the deal, I just couldn't help myself, I was doing my best to reign in my lust for the majority of our time together and I kind of just blew my top." She states with a small smile and counting off with her fingers.
"Hmph, what a coincidence I can honestly say you check most of my boxes too, I really like long white hair and light blue eyes. Those pouty lips do it for me too." I state catching her lips with my own, giving her a deep kiss as she moans into it before we separate.
"As much as I would like to continue, I unfortunately have things I need to do." I say getting out of the bed as Elena grumbles doing the same.
"Yeah… me too…" she says sadly as we retrieve our clothes.
My eyes are drawn to her beautiful naked form, taking it in. Though I do notice the semen dripping down her leg from her bruised hairless pussy. Seeing that she only cleans it off her leg and doesn't make the effort to clean herself out, I only shrug and put on my clothes.
It's doubtful she gets pregnant mostly based on the low fertility of devils, though it is difficult to say whether that's more on the female side than the male side. Judging from the thick consistency and color from my own sperm its possible I am quite fertile. As I haven't studied fertility in devils, I may be a special case, or it truly is on the female side. Judging that she is probably human it may turn into a problem, as there are cases of devil human hybrids but honestly it doesn't make any difference to me.
Ill care for the child if I can since its mine.
Pushing the thought out of my mind I give Elena a quick kiss before leaving the Hub and reappearing at the spot I originally was when I left. With a sigh I continue down to my dungeon and lab, intending to get to work with leveling my new class. I can just feel the potential in it, honestly there probably isn't any limits in way of alchemy.
Walking into the lab, I marvel at all of the equipment. Its reminiscent of a medieval mad scientist's lab. Various beakers, tools, and empty bookshelves, seemingly holding everything I need to create all manner of tinctures. And currently all the ingredients I'll ever need are currently in my inventory.
"Let's get to work."
AN: Wow, it's been awhile. It's mostly been because I have been working on three new stories. One of those being the new Marvel fic I uploaded; people did seem to like that one which I was happy about, I myself really liked the idea. All have their first chapter completed, but they've mostly just been getting tweaked until I think its presentable enough to release. The reason I have been writing them is mostly just out of inspiration. For those curious the fics are all non gamer and in their respective worlds, so no crossovers in mind as of right now. They are in the Marvel MCU, Game of Thrones and finally a Naruto Fic. Thought I would give the last one another try considering my first Naruto fic was a heaping pile of trash. Anyways hope everyone enjoyed this chapter, especially about the idea of the Hub thought it would be an interesting addition to a gamer story, it was an uncommon idea so I thought I would give it a try.