A Gamers rise in Marvel
Disclaimer: I don't own marvel or any other work of fiction.
Warning from Author: The following chapter features this story's first lemon. It was stated that lemons would be present within the description of the Story and I do plan on continuing them in the future.
Chapter 12 : Gangs of New york
Kill James Wesley for for underestimating and threatening you.
Bonus objective: make it look like an accident or suicide
Rewards: 9000 XP , 2 gacha tokens
Bonus rewards : 1 Assassin catalyst
Easier said than done I guess. Killing him is ridiculously easy after all, but making him kill himself or die by accident? That's going to take some creativity.
Well if I'm going to accomplish anything, then I have to find him first.
Moving out of my apartment, I head to my mailbox on the ground floor. Opening the box to see the contents I curse.
"Damn!"
Its just another simple delivery job. 4 letters and 10.000$ cash. The locations are once again varied and far apart. Two restaurants in Chinatown, the docks in hell's kitchen and Colleen's Dojo.
'Might as well get it done.' Moving to my bedroom, I dress myself and plan ahead.
The restaurants are without a doubt fronts for the hand just like the Dojo. I cant really do anything there, as I don't know the leadership or the nature of the Business Front.
That leaves the Location in the docks...
That could have potential. If I recall the controlling faction there are the Ranskahov Brothers. They were one of the three gangs responsible of destroying the black Dahlias. Though I don't really have any feelings towards my memories before waking in this universe, it doesn't mean I don't have to act on them. I don't like having debts and always believe they should be repaid. Its a thing of respect.
Besides, I certainly wouldn't mind getting revenge on their behalf.
Quest added
Lackluster Justice for the Dahlias
Objective: Destroy or de-fang the three gangs responsible for the dissolution of the Black Dahlias ( Hammerheads, Maggia , Ranskahov)
Bonus objective: Rescue ? and reorganise the Ranskahov Crime Family in your Favour.
Rewards: 50000 XP, Archer Catalyst
Bonus Rewards: +70 REP +50 OBE with ?, 3 Gacha tokens, Control of Smuggling operations in Hell's Kitchen.
Not bad, but what's with the "Lackluster"?
Well... Your hearts not really in it.
Don't deny it.
Sheesh. I get it. Don't have to be so blunt about though SYSTEM
I'm just being honest.
Fine fine. Lets get going already.
I get dressed and head out with the letters in my backpack.
My first stops are the Locations in Chinatown, so I activate my presence concealment and open a portal.
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2 hours later
Outside Colleen's Dojo
One may wonder why my trip took two hours instead of minutes when I can literally move anywhere within seconds. Mainly because the receivers of the letters always called in whenever I made a delivery. If they realise that I did that within a few minutes, then they will realise that I'm either more than human or working with someone else. Both assumptions would end badly for me.
Well... not really, I'd just have more enemies to take care off.
'Well doesn't matter,' I think while knocking at the Dojos Door. It soon opens up revealing a bearded Latin American man. Not knowing the guy, I quickly use my mystic eyes to find out. I'm also using my glamour magic to hide their appearance of course. Swirling orbs of red and purple kind of give away that you re not quite human. Now then...
Bakuto( Finger of the Hand ) Lv 120
Strength=46
Vitality=200
Dexterity=120
Wisdom= 100
Intelligence= 80
Charm=70
Luck=40
Thoughts about you: Curious to your reason for being here
Unique skills:
Sword Mastery LV 369
Master Martial Artist LV 452
Ow wow. A leader of the hand. My lucky day...
"Hi there, Is Colleen there"i ask while holding out the letter. He inspects the letter quickly and looks back at me. 'Does he recognize me somehow?' I think in suspicion.
"Yes, Colleen is here. If you have those letters, then you must be Jeanne Dark."He says while a grin forms on his face."Colleen has told me quite a bit about you and I have to say, I'm very interested."
'That Traitorous bitch! She sold me out! We had a Deal!'
'OK... shit gotta calm down'.
I go to ask him "Other than my job and me being one of her students, I cant really guess what might interest you about me?"
"Well Colleen told me how extraordinary your progress is in following her teachings. I'm also impressed about your apparent knowledge about our organisation."he tells me while still grinning.
"I think she overestimated me there." I answer nonchalantly.
"Oh? Please tell me about that?"
"Simply put. I know my employer and the delivery locations are somehow connected to the hand. The organisation itself is a well organised crime syndicate operating in New York. That's what's factual about you. On the other hand we have rumours about the hand actually being a ninja clan or some demon cult. Those I don't really put much value in. I mean seriously... Ninjas in New York?" I answer him with a humorous tone. If I pretend my knowledge is mere here say and and based on rumours, then he may think of me as a lesser threat. But damn, I would really like to know if he bought it.
Manipulation successful
Are you telling me you could always do that?!
Hey don't get mad!
You simply never asked.
:(
Fine... Just try to do it always from now on, ok?
Sorry Jeanne.
I'll try harder
'It's ok SYSTEM. It'll be-' My mental conversation is interrupted by Bakuto.
"Yes quite ridiculous, But sometimes there's a speck of truth to every rumour. Maybe there's more to you as well. See you around little Jeanne." He laughs while walking past me.
I just stand there for a few seconds, letting what happened really sink in. The hand knows of me, they are interested in me and they might keep an eye on me from now on. If I avoid them, then they'll know I'm more than human. If I let them follow me, then they'll find out my connections with AIM and possibly more in the end.
Why! Why! Why! Why! Why! WHY! WHY!
I bite my fist to bury the scream I want to let out. That bitch really sold me out. So much for our Deal.
I smash the door closed behind me and head into the dojo. "Colleen!" I yell out.
I soon find her in the dojo's training hall. My scream startled her"Jeanne? What's wrong! Are you ok ? "
Damn bitch doesn't even know how badly she wronged me. Right, to her the hand are the "good guys". Well now she's going to pay for it.
"Colleen. I just ran into Bakuto outside. Want to tell me why he knew so much about me!" I growl out.
She notices my anger and continues on:" Its just... I wanted to know more about you and why you even do this Work. But you don't have to do that any more. Listen, Bakuto was really impressed with what he heard about you and is even considering you for recruitment. I know I was supposed to keep you a secret, but this could really change your life for the better." She says in a caring tone.
Making sure of my next actions, I once again inspect her stats
Colleen Wing LV 32
REP (65)
OBE (25)
STR 15
VIT 22
INT 8
WIS 12
CHA 8
LUK 5
Unique skills:
Sword Mastery LV 198
Master Martial Artist LV 120
Yeah, she isn't a threat.
"You really don't know how Badly you just screwed me over! You damn bitch!" I yell out making her widen her eyes at the profanity.
Before she can react, I charge at her. She reacts too late and cannot dodge in time as I barrel into her. I quickly wrestle her to the ground with my superior strength and put her in a chockehold. She tries to struggle at first, trying to use her plethora of martial arts, but its to no avail. It doesn't take long for her awareness fade and eventually fall unconscious. With that done, I get up and straighten up my clothes and think about my plan.
It could go very wrong, ending in her death and with the Hand being alerted. It's honestly far to reckless. Its just that I don't care about that right now.
The only thing that matters, is that she betrayed me. This is also the reason why I'll have no guilt about what I'm about to do. After locking all the doors in the dojo, I sling Colleen over my back( Which makes a funny sight) and head to her bedroom upstairs.
I plop her down on the bed and remove her jacket. Now then. Ive actually been looking to test this out earlier with some no name NPCs, but dear Colleen will have to do.
With her already incapacitated, I already have the condition required by the magic I'm about to cast.
I activate my magic circuits and begin.
Soul Magic LV24
With my magic flowing through her, I soon see the her soul glowing within her chest. I'm not killing her, so removing the soul isn't on the menu this time. What I want to do is gain absolute control over her.
The power of my magic ensnares her soul and is now at my mercy. The question is, how am I going make her an obedient servant to me. Soul bind Is mainly used for removing and immobilising souls. I could also use it to force a pact of sorts, which when broken will result in her death. This wouldn't work though, as I'm sure she would resist my commands constantly and perhaps even get the hand to help her. I still don't know how well versed they are when it comes to magic, so I cant risk Her going to them.
I need her loyal to me. The only other ability left is Soul manipulation. While technically the exact spell I need, it sadly isn't strong enough at LV 24 to break a persons will and reforge it any way I want. This means that I need to be smart about how I do this.
Perhaps a minor change, not in personality but in something else? Looking for an answer, I use my telepathy and start fishing through the sea of memories that is Colleen's mind.
I see her childhood, where she was Studying and training under her Grandfathers tutelage in Japan.
I see her mother who abandoned her in her early life.
I also see Bakuto, who gave her a purpose and drive to become a member of the hand after her Grandfather died.
Her mind seems to focus on memories with Bakuto in particular. I see scenes where they trained, talked and ate together, causing something to bloom within Colleen's Heart.
An unrequited love for him. It seems that he isn't even aware of her feelings, judging by what I see.
He's far to old and wise not to have noticed it. Unless of course, she simply wasn't that big of a priority to him
This could work in my favour. While the mind holds the key to changing memories, the soul was the bridge to the heart and its emotions. I'm to weak to create or destroy any feelings she has, but I can redirect them.
Focusing my goal, I form connections between memories she shared with Bakuto, to memories she shared with me. Memory by memory, I take the emotional connections and transfer them to others.
And slowly, I find my plan come to fruition.
Memories of Bakuto, while untouched, lose their significance and become bland images. The memories shared with me, grow brighter and better by the second. The time I helped her during the dojo, which was once mildly interesting, is now burrowing its way into her heart.
Soon enough, my experiment is complete. Bakuto is now merely an acquaintance and I am the subject of her deepest affections.
"I cant wait to see the results." I say to myself as a demonic grin forms on my face.
Soul magic levelled up to 38
Ive noticed this with most of my skills. If I use my brain and apply logic to my skills and magic, then they improve at a far better pace than usually.
With my work done, I summon some cold water and splash some on Colleen's face. She bolts upright in shock and immediately takes in her surroundings expecting a threat. She immediately calms down when she sees, before suddenly widening her eyes with a shocked expression.
'Shit, I forgot that the last thing she remembers was me attacking her!' I think to myself as I go to pull out my pistol from my inventory. Before I can open it Colleen yells out:" I'm so sorry!".
What?... So did it work? I need to confirm this. I quickly ask her: " What do you mean you're sorry?"
She quickly stands up and bows before me in apology:" I completely betrayed your trust event though you strictly asked me not to." Looks like she's sincere about this.
I once again activate my mystic eyes and focus on the relevant changes.
Colleen Wing LV 32
REP (87)
OBE (73)
I grin to myself as I answer her: " Yeah you really did stab me in the back there. And here I thought we were friends." I say in a disappointed tone . This little action already causes a bit of Panic in Colleen. She quickly says"No! I'm mean Yes!... Please Jeanne, I'm so sorry. I..I I'll do whatever you want, so please forgive me".
Now this has peaked my interest. "Really Coleen? You'll do anything form me?" I ask while grinning at her.
This response seemingly mad her happy: " Yes! I'll do anything for you Jeanne!" She quickly blushes in embarrassment as she realised just what she said. Was she really this infatuated with Bakuto?
Well before I have my fun with her, I have to take care of something else. I hand the letter meant for Colleen towards her and say:" First your going to read this letter and check in with whoever you have to, to confirm the delivery. After that you will immediately return here to me. And don't you worry Colleen, You are a precious friend. I'm sure we can work something out." I say making her erupt in a bright smile. She quickly rushes away with the envelope and starts reading it next to her phone.
Lets see my new progress.
Colleen Wing LV 32
REP (92)
OBE (83)
'Time to have some fun' I think while removing my jacket and seating myself on Colleen's bed. Damn, it's is actually better than mine. Well that's hardly important, as I see Colleen rush towards me as she hung up her phone. She is once again standing in front of me while fidgeting nervously.
Now then Colleen, lets see how far I can go with you. " Colleen, I considered you my friend and I am willing to forgive you if you follow the following orders without question. Am I understood?"
"Of course Jeanne. I'm really sorry and do want to make it up to you." She quickly answers.
"Well then my dear. Strip." I order her. She immediately starts blushing and asks" wh..what?! You want me-"
"Was I unclear!" I growl out, showing my irritation with her.
"N..No!" she quickly replies. While still nervous and brightly blushing, Colleen slowly lifts up her t-shirt revealing her upper body bar her breasts, which were under a training bra.
I have to say, I like what I see. While not overly muscular, she does have a well toned physique. Very fit. Soon enough she unclasps her bra and lets her c-cup breasts fall out. She continues by removing her pants and underwear.
Now she's standing before me, naked as the day she was born. She's desperately trying to hide her privates with her hands while blushing furiously. 'How Cute' I think while I gesture towards the bed, meaning for her to lay down. She hesitates, making me growl out:" Now don't keep me waiting Colleen, sit down".
She slowly moves forwards and sits down next to me. She continues to fidget while still trying to hide her modesty. Not wanting to waste any more time, I push her back, making her fall flat on the bed. Before she can prop herself up, I climb on top of her and straddle her legs. I'm deeply happy with the view in front of me.
I've honestly missed this since coming to this universe. My form of sex. It didn't matter if I was with a man or woman, all that mattered was that I had the upper hand. The feeling of making your partner squeal in delight always got me hot. Sure I was also fine with conventional sex with all the love dovey stuff, but it's just not what I preferred. I honestly thought that I wouldn't sleep with someone foe at least a few years, but Colleen was here and I needed to inspect my work on her soul.
Besides, she technically has a really old crush on me now. Me showing a bit of interest will definitely max out my REP with her then.
I've also been waiting for an opportunity to finally test this out. I activate my magic circuits and immediately cast a glamour to hide the light of them lighting up. 'Now then' I think while giving Colleen a devious smile.
Eromancy LV 12
I currently have pleasure manipulation and minor body modification unlocked in that branch. Ive already tested minor body modification on myself back in the hotel in Vegas. The Results while good, weren't what I was going for. I could alter body proportions like breasts and hips, but I couldn't really change anything significant. Meaning I wouldn't be getting any Futanari action any time soon.
Isn't that a bit weird to want for yourself?
Hey now! I don't think any woman has never thought about having a dick at least once in their life. I want a Harem! And I want to use more than just toys when I play with them. So you bet that I'm going to max out Eromancy for just that.
Hey, I'm not judging. I was just curious
You do you and that's ok.
I'm just along for the ride and don't mind watching.
Well maybe we can make a body for you in the future. I wouldn't mind having some fun with you too SYSTEM.
;)
…...
You think about that for a bit. I have a girl I have too play with now.
I bring my attention back to Colleen who hasn't said a word since I've climbed on top of her. I now use pleasure manipulation and channel the magic into my fingertips. With my current level, I can multiply pleasure perception by 4.
I slowly let my hands come down on her and start stroking along her stomach. It causes just a small moan from her to come out. Nothing much, but a very good Start. I star working my way around her upper body, while deliberately avoiding her sensitive breasts. You can actually get people off if you touch them just right, something between a tickle and glance. You start there and keep going until your partner seems to want more,
With Colleen's silent moans making the only noise in the apartment, I decide to go to the next step.
In a rapid movement I grab hold of her breasts and give them a good squeeze. The sudden change forces a cute yelp to erupt from her mouth, making her look away in embarrassment.
I quickly pinch both her nipples prompting her to arch her back and moan out once again. Without showing her mercy I continue playing with her breast and lower my face over hers.
"Don't look away Colleen, not when your reactions are this cute" I slowly whisper in her ear as she tries to hide her moans once again. I manoeuvrer one of my legs between hers and can already feel the liquids flowing out of her lower lips. "Am I making you wet Colleen?" I ask her.
"I...ah...ahh" she barely mutters between moans prompting me to repeat."C'mon Colleen, am I making you wet or not? You have to speak up."
"Ahhh... y... Yes …. you are." she says between her moans. Having enough fun her torment right now, I decide to go to the final stage. While still pinching one of her nipples, I take my other hand and slowly travel down her stomach and towards he crotch. I get off of her and sit down next to her stomach leaving me in range to all of her naughty bits. I finally start toying with her very wet folds while also pinching her breast with my remaining hand. Without warning, she suddenly bucks her hips and arches her back once again. The movement is accompanied by the loudest moan so far as well as a bit of liquid squirting on my hand. There's no doubt that It was caused by my pleasure enhancement, but it does give me the means to toy with her a bit more.
"Oh my Colleen. We barely started and you're already cumming? Aren't you a naughty girl! I guess you've really gotten around if its so easy to make you get off." I taunt her sadistically.
"Nooo... I'm not... I haven't...been with... anyone else!" She moans out once more in response.
'Oh wow, was she saving herself for Bakuto? That makes this even better!' I think in my sadistic pleasure. Lovers and Love interests have to be protected. You have to show them love and attention, or someone like me comes around and steals them away.
With increased enthusiasm, I plunge two fingers into her dripping slit, once again making her cum.
"Really? Are you sure about that My dear Colleen? The way your gushing down there shows me something else. Are you sure you aren't a little slut hmm?" I taunt her once again. She can barely focus to give a reply beneath me. Quite understandable, with me playing with her fun parts. Her right breast was feeling neglected, so I started mauling it with my mouth. Its incredibly fun to play with her like this.
She still hasn't answered me though. I guess its time to torment her then.
I smirk at her once again, before suddenly letting go completely and stop the stimulation. The sudden change makes Colleen freeze once again making her breathe out harshly:" hah...hah...why...did you?"
"Because you didn't answer me Colleen. I'm not continuing until you answer my Question. Ive already gone deep enough and I didn't find a hymen."
"no...I tore it …...with my training." She breathes out. It makes sense and is probably the truth, doesn't mean I'm going to accept it though.
"Really? Guess what I'm doing is wrong then. Because only a slut would enjoy this and only a slut would want me to continue. If you aren't one, then I guess this is it then. I'll be leaving" I say in a sultry tone. Making moves on my threat I slowly stand up. As expected, Colleen does interrupt me
"Wait! Don't go! I...I..." she hastily moaned, barely recovering from her ruined orgasm. " I...I'm a slut! I'm nothing but a slut! Please Jeanne! let me Cum!" She yells out to me, giving in to her base desires. I slowly approach her again and start playing with her once again.
"Good answer Colleen, but I'm not quite satisfied. You see, if you want to be with me, then you have to become mine and mine alone." I whisper into her ear before nibbling on it a making her moan even louder.
"Yes! Please!. I'll be your slut, I want to be yours!" She screams out as another orgasm rocks her body which is already glistening in sweat. Her muscles spasming in ecstasy while her feet curl up. I once again let her go and grab her head:" You will be mine! Your entire being! You will do my bidding without question and you will love it! Do you understand. I will be your everything! Your master and Your Lover!" I command her. Ive already been using my telepathy to reinforce my earlier comments and I pump most of my Mana into this one.
"Yes! I am yours mistress! I love you! You can do whatever you want with me! I'm your dirty Slut!"
She yells out in devotion. I think my work is done here, lets check her stats once more
Colleen Wing LV 32
REP (100)
OBE (98)
REP Reward: Sword mastery levelled up to 122
So I can get skills from people who's relationship I max out. Very interesting. It may take a bit of work, but it does present itself as a worthy surrogate for Devour.
Something's been bothering me though? I noticed this earlier when checking Bakuto's Skills, Do skills max out here?
Skills usually do, this universe is a bit different though
Some skills are merely displayed in numerical values in comparison to your own.
Some skills will simply keep going, or will evolve into something else
Any Level limits do not necessarily apply to other characters in this universe.
Simply put: There's always a bigger fish.
If you stop improving, then you will be beaten.
Wow, I did not expect that. I guess I cant rest easy then.
I would advise against it
Well.. thanks for the lesson SYSTEM, but now I have to get back to my new pet here.
You do that
With my mention back on Colleen, who has used the time to rest up a bit, I speak up:" Now then my dear. You've enjoyed yourself quite a bit and I gave done all the work. Do you think its fair for me not to receive some pleasure myself ?" Her eyes quickly widen and she bolts up in response.
"No of course not Mistress. I...i..please tell me what I can do to serve you. I would love for nothing more." She says with an adoring tone.
I remove my clothes and beckon her over. I pull her head downwards and force her to start eating me out. " Get to work my dear, I'm not even close to being done with you."
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1 hour later, The docks of hells kitchen
I'm currently on a rooftop overlooking the Ranskahov Warehouse to whom I'm making my delivery to. It's actually and old factory with a lot off holding space which is right next to the water. While scoping out the place with my mystic eyes, I still think about my session with Colleen which ended just a view minutes ago.
I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed. I can understand her inexperience as she had never really done anything comparable, especially not with another girl. Its just, that even with all her enthusiasm I only got off twice while she was gushing like crazy again. Turns out that that I couldn't use Pleasure manipulation on myself with my low level, something I noticed when trying to help colleen out. Wanting to upgrade the skill as soon as possible, I pumped as much Mana as possible into the skill and used it on her instead. 10X amplified pleasure really got her screaming and now she's passed out on her bed. While still somewhat horny, I'm at least happy from what I gained during our little session.
OBE Reward: CQC levelled up to 84
Eromancy levelled up to 32
Subskill unlocked: Phantom touch, Liquid modification
I was happy with my improvement in CQC, but the eromancy truly interested me.
The first skill basically allows me to grope and fondle without physical touch being needed. The second was a bit more unique. Liquid modification allowed me change liquid properties and during sex, how much was produced and even how it tasted. It obviously has potential. But not important right now.
I turn my attention back to the warehouse and the Russian Mob. The warehouse has about 25 Guards and various women locked in rooms and containers. I guess this is the human Trafficking operation they have in the city. Its actually causing quite a reaction in me.
I guess my memories I got or the Jeanne that I replaced still influence me. I honestly want the Russians on my side but the idea really pisses me off. The quest seems to want me to go with the peaceful route.
Well I cant worry about that now. I need to finish my delivery and make sure that Wesley gets the confirmation. After that I can see what I'll do with the Russians. I also need to be careful as someone there apparently needs to be rescued and I don't want them to die without at least knowing
who they are.
I drop down to the street and slowly approach the guards at the warehouse. They are unsure about my intention until I show the envelope and say" Ive got a letter for the Ranskahovs, you going to let me in or what?" The Guard moves to the intercom and says something in Russian, I obviously cant understand him. Might be a good idea to learn it in the future.
The door opens and i'm led inside. We walk down a few corridors until we reach a large space filled with Shipping crates and all sorts of Contraband. Weapons, drugs and...Women. Some are unconscious and covered in bruises.
'Damn I'm starting to hate these guys. They are definitely going to die.'
A blonde man is alerted to us and looks upon me with an irritated look. Might as well see if this is who I'm looking for.
Vladimir Ranskahov( Mob Boss ) Lv 23
Strength=34
Vitality=50
Dexterity=16
Wisdom= 20
Intelligence= 80
Charm=20
Luck=5
Thoughts about you: Is angry that Wesley sent an envoy/ Thinks you would sell for a good price.
Unique skills:
None
This Bastard hasn't looked at me for a second and is already thinking of selling me. No wonder they got rid of the Black Dahlias, they would have opposed them hard. I'm broken out of my thoughts by the heavily accented voice of the Russian
"You have letter yes? Hand it over" he quickly moves towards me and snatches the letter from my hands. While opening it he says: " That bastard Wesley always said that we aren't worth the boss's time. Now he thinks that he doesn't even have to come any more!" he angrily rips the envelope open and removes its contents. While apparently reading it he continues:" Instead of coming himself and showing us respect we deserve, He send little girl!" He growls as he finishes the letter.
He pulls out a flip-phone from his pocket and calls someone, Wesley probably. I doesn't take long for him to finish and as soon as he does, I turn towards the exit. A few steps in and Vlad says something causing one of the guards to block my way. I turn around and see The bastard walking towards me in a lecherous smile. " I didn't say you could go little girl"
'Shit, do I need to fight my way out?' I think while debating my options. " Our business is over Mr. Ranskahov. What exactly do you want." I say in a defiant tone, uncaring if I anger him.
He suddenly grabs the side of my head and says" Quite a mouth on you girl. I was already angry with Wesley, but now i'm angry with you as well.
Pretty thing like you could make me quite the profit and you don't seem that important. It will send the kingpin a message for the next time he thinks he can order us around without even showing up!"
he growls while pulling me closer.
Guess we're doing it the hard way then. Right as i'm about too activate my magic circuits, a voice calls out.
"Какого чёрта ты творишь! " the voice came from an elderly man, mid forties I'd guess. Is he standing up for me? His comment makes Vlad drop me and approach him. Might as well see the name of my would be saviour.
Kazan Konchevsky( Right hand ) Lv 38
Strength=28
Vitality=40
Dexterity=11
Wisdom= 60
Intelligence= 80
Charm=40
Luck=20
Thoughts about you: believes the kingpin shouldn't be angered. Despises Vladimir's intentions for you.
His thoughts do intrigue me. A right hand standing up to a ruthless boss? I wonder why. Sure there's the not angering kingpin part, but why does he actively "despise" Vladimir's Intentions. Shouldn't he be used to this sort of stuff here?
The two man start discussing or arguing, I cant really tell, and I take the chance to focus on Kazan. I reinforce my intentions by using telepathy to get my answers.
Kazan Konchevsky( Right hand ) Lv 38
Core Thoughts: Despises the human trafficking business – caused by his attraction to an abused Woman who was killed as a lesson to the others. Believes in outdated criminal Honour and thinks the trafficking of Women and children to be diabolical. Joined the Mob to look over the Ranskahov twins as a favour to their parents. Previously denied wanting to take leadership position. Has lost all loyalty and despises the current stats Quo.
I grin to myself as the two men keep on arguing. Looks like the answer my problem with the Russians just rode in on a silver stead. Whatever happens now, I need to make sure he is on my side.
If I get him to take over for the twins and be loyal to me at the same time? That's what I call a Jackpot.
Might as well get to work. I use my telepathy and subtly manipulate the thoughts of both men.
I make Vlad more open to reason and have him slowly calm down. I plant the Idea in Kazan to personally bring me outside so he can apologise for this incident in private.
Soon enough the conversation quiets down ending with Vlad leaving towards what I assume to be an office and Kazan approaching me. "Come on, I'll take you outside." he says while guiding me by the shoulder. We follow the same pathways as before and soon enough, the two of us are standing outside and alone in front of the entrance. "Go home girl. Try to make sure you don't do business with us again." He says while turning.
"I'm sorry, but I cant do that Kazan" I say startling him. I also activate my telepathy once again. Ive learned that outright controlling a person will probably be impossible until I devour an actual telepath. What i've grown skilled at is planting ideas, reinforcing them and fully forming them with verbal manipulation. Its worked great so far and it will continue to do so. For now I focus on making him more open to my suggestions ad most importantly make him think that I am trustworthy and can get results.
"How do you know my name?!" He quickly asks.
"Ive been staking this place out for a while and have been planning to attack it. It only makes sense to find out who is who here." I answer earnestly. The comment was enough to make him draw a gun he held in his jacket.
"You are really stupid girl. Planning something like that and telling me about it is idiotic. Go home girl, don't kill yourself over something stupid. Why wou-"
I quickly interrupt him:" The Black Dahlias."
"What" he questions, confusion and shock apparent on his face.
"They took me in when I had no place to go, I owe them a debt and plan to avenge them."
His face softens and he puts the safety on his gun back on before putting it away." It was shame what happened to them. I hated what we did. But no matter what you think or want to do, there's no way for you to change it." He says resolutely with a hint of bitterness in his voice. I guess he really hates the way it is right now.
"Don't be too sure" I say while holding out my hand and summoning a bit of blue hellfire.
"you!?... of course, the Dahlias did have some of those supposed "mutants" among them. Really tough girls. I thought we got them all, but I cant recall your face."
"I was never a member actually, so I wasn't hunted down when the three Families came for them. I do want some payback and I think you might even help. I want the human trafficking to completely disappear from here. I want the Twins dead, but would prefer leaving someone trustworthy in charge. Don't want to create a power Vacuum after all.
"and you want me for that" He asks prompting me to nod. I don't need to be a telepath to know that he approves of the idea. He still has some doubts which he voices" Look, some fancy fire is nice and all but these men have weapons too. You are one girl and you are alone."
"I know it wont be easy, but what I'm interested in is if you accept the deal. If I kill the current leadership, will you then take over and become my Ally?"
He pauses for a while before answering:" ….Look if you somehow make it, then yes. I'll do it. The family stood for something else once. We took care of our own and those under us. Now its all just a cut-throat competition for money and power. if we can change the family back to what it once was then yes." He answers resolutely.
" Well I guess all I need to do is deliver then. Tell me, where can I find the current leadership of the Russians .I also want to get any people who would resist the changes we want to push through." I ask with the intention to strike as quickly as possible. He pauses for a while deeply in thought before suddenly breaking out into laughter.
"What the hell is so funny about this!"I demand, is he planning to double cross me?
He calms down down and explains: "I'm sorry. It's just incredibly ironic. Every person we need gone is right here right now. Must have been some luck for that to happen. Bahahah" He starts laughing once more.
I do get his point though, those are some pretty good odds. Could this be my Luck of 67 or is some Higher power fucking with me. Stan?
Wasn't me, though someone here did.
Suddenly time is frozen and a small portal opens up before me. A small figure is suddenly thrown out of it. The small figure quickly stands up. The first thing I notice other than his small stature is the fact that the entirety of his clothing is green. He's wearing a top hat and a fancy Tailcoat, all of which still green. The small bearded man starts to speak. " Top of the morning to ya Lassie. Why it's a right pleasure to meet ya. my name be Bes, Egyptian God of Good luck and probability."
wait …...What? this has thoroughly confused me. I really need to ask about this.
"first off its evening and secondly ,If you are an Egyptian god..." To which he nods cheerfully" Then why the hell are you speaking in an Irish accent and dressed like a bloody Leprechaun!? " My response only makes him laugh in the air. Oh yeah he's floating in the air.
"Well the stories had to start somewhere lass. Ol' Egypt was really grindin me nerves. I wanted to get away from the heat and all that. Not like it bothered no one when I left, no one believed in us no more after all. So I travelled a bit, ended up on the land of Éire and decided to stay. Good food, good people and very good drink to be found there lass. I obviously needed to get with the times so I got meself a little makeover." He says while gesturing to his appearance.
'The leprechaun is actually an ancient Egyptian god...Not gonna lie that's pretty cool' I think while giggling to myself.
"I admit that is pretty cool, but we are getting sidetracked. Now please answer me. Why did you help me and how did you even find me?"
"I'm glad you asked lassie" he says while pulling a globe out of his top hat. Did it fit in there? No. Does he care what physics thinks? Also no. Gods are bullshit.
He continues on while pointing at a pin which stabbed into new york on the globe:" Well we all heard about a "mysterious stranger" from the big man. That obviously got most off us real curios about who ye may be girlie. Ive got to say though, findin ya was a real chore. The big man told us nothing about you, ya see. Tracking you down was real hard cause of that, but i've got the upper hand to those other gods. I cant track ya, but I can increase the probability of something falling into place pointing in your direction. Sometimes some good ol luck will do ya wonders. So I uses this ere globe and threw a pin. And as expected, it landed right where you where. The rest I did with a little maps while using the same trick. Aint that bloody grand." He says, clearly proud of himself.
I admit, his plan was pretty smart. Cant track me with magic or some other cosmic bullshit if you don't know nothing about me. Something still doesn't add up.
"That still doesn't explain why you're helping me?" I ask, still suspicious of his motives.
"Same reason as the big man probably. You're interesting! And I got a feelin you are gonna do something real grand when you're all grown up. Ive got to sa-...Oops looks like the big man wants me gone. Well I'm gonna leg it then. May my luck be with ya lassie!" he yells out as he jumps back through a portal.
Perk acquired "Favour of the Leprechaun": Increases LUC by 50
That was...weird. I admit he gave me something pretty cool there.
100 LUC Perk acquired: "I'm a Gambling girl" : All games of chance have a 80% chance of ending in your favour( Bets on things like battles and future events do not count)
Now that is cool. Guess I'm going back to Vegas much earlier than expected ;).
Wait. Cant Bes give the other gods my location now?!
Don't worry about that. I'll make sure he doesn't blab about that. While I wont protect you from their schemes, I will make sure that they find you on their own. By the way You using your ID Create will undoubtedly alert them. They are now watching for you and will definitely sense new dimensions being created out of thin Air.
Well that's a bummer. I guess levelling up will have to be done differently then. Thanks for That OAA
OAA?
You know like "One above all" but as an acronym. Its kinda tedious to say your entire name whenever we talk and Stan seems a bit informal.
Call me what you want then, I really don't mind. Now go on, you have a quest to do.
With his last words, the world around me once again unfreezes. Kazan is still there laughing about my good luck with the Russians. I break him out of his laughter and say" Oi listen up. I want you to go back inside with the others. If they die or if I fail while you are still out here, then you will immediately be seen as a traitor. You are going to flee during the battle and be the sole survivor, understand?"
"That's a good plan, but are you sure you can do it?" I nod to him again " Fine then, start your attack in an hour or so. Just take your time to prepare ok?" He asks once more before moving into the building.
Guess its time to prepare then. I activate my presence concealment and strengthen my body with reinforcement. Ive been neglecting that skill even though its easily one of the mos useful in the Nasuverse. I give it a quick look over.
Reinforcement LV 10 increases both Strength and limits damage taken by 40% for affected Objects. Costs 1000 MP/m to use.
Yeah I definitely want to improve that. I jump to a nearby rooftop and move at least 5 buildings away from the warehouse. I'm giving Kazan half an hour to prepare before I start my attack.
For now I'm going over my skills. Another thing that has been on my mind is projection. It;s still at level 1 as I've never used it before. I honestly considered it a useless skill for me. I mean sure, Characters like Shirou Emyia made it work amazingly, but not everyone has the patience or time to train a skill that far. A reason why Projection is considered more or less useless is because what ever you create is quickly attacked by Gaia and will be eroded.
And when I had that thought recently, I knew that it had far more potential than I gave it credit for.
The thing is, this Earth doesn't have a Gaia. I mean it probably does have the Greek one, but not the one with an inherent hatred for magic. That may mean that any projections I create could possibly last indefinitely. I'm going to give it a try then.
I activate my magic circuits and focus on forming something. I cant really do much with LV 1, but hey. Practice makes perfect and I have time to kill.
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1 hour later, Rooftop in Hells kitchen.
Oi! you got to go now!
'Huh?' I quickly look at my HUD and see that an entire hour has passed. 'Damn I took longer than expected' I think as I inspect the items at my feet.
Projection went up to LV 13 with my training, and I have to say I am satisfied. On the ground are various items that came to mind. A knife, a book ,a brick and so on. I can create basic materials with my Mana which dissipate after 3 hours apparently. Judging by the skill description, I'll be able to create items that last indefinitely when I max out the skill. I can also supposedly create more complex constructs with the higher levels.
An example for this was when I tried creating new bullets for my pistol. I first used my mystic eyes to analyse an original bullet and then tried to project one that was identical. The casing and bullet itself were formed easily enough, but the explosive mix in the bullet was a bit more complex. I guess forming complex chemical mixtures is still a ways off. So much for creating Infinite ammo then.
I put the items in my inventory and activate my presence concealment and Reinforcement once again. I reach the factory in record time and scan the area with my mystic eyes. Once again, about 25 men. Most are armed with pistols and some with rifles and submachine guns. They have a hostage, so I will have to be either quiet or quick. Cant risk the Russians hurting them after all.
Even with servant mode, reaching all 25 in a few seconds will be impossible. I need to do this quietly then. I'm not sure on how presence concealment works in combat, but I do hope its a bit better than invisibility in that regard. Guess I'll have to try that out then.
I go to the back of the rooftop and get a running start. With one great leap, I soar towards the factory and land next to a roof ventilator. Thank god that Presence concealment hides nearly all sound I make, or that would have alerted the whole damn building. I head over to the Ventilator and cut through the fixtures using St. Catherine's blade. The good Christian would go nuts if he saw that.
Pretty sure he would freak out because of you first.
'Point taken.'
I lift the ventilator up and move it to the side, enhanced strength really is the best!
Its already dark out, so I don't need to worry about any sudden light shining into the building from the opening I just made. I gracefully drop down into the building and land in a crouch.
I'm in an empty hallway, most men are bundled together in rooms, but some are patrolling in pairs. They will be my first targets. I move through the building passing by various goons until I find my first targets.
Two men , standing by the exit and having a smoke break. I position myself between both and ready my weapons. It stab the first in the throat and shoot the second in the forehead. They both die instantly and slump down. I quickly deposit them in my inventory and wash the blood away with my water magic.
I finally figured out how the presence concealment works in combat now. It flickers away when I attack, but restores itself nearly instantly when I'm done. Pretty useful in open combat then. I attack, let the concealment come back and move to a new position. Rinse and repeat.
It's not that easy. Check your Mana pool.
I do as SYSTEM suggested and see inspect it.
Mp= 2.194.920/3.135.600
hey hey. Presence concealment only takes 50.000 MP/m. My Mana regeneration should have had that covered!?
Well, it's a stealth skill.
Not something to be used on open conflict actually.
That's why every time you reactivate the skill after attacking,
your Mana will deplete by 30%
So no game breaking skill...God dammit.
Fine, lets continue then. I once again look around with my mystic eyes and look for the enemy positions. With speed and ferocity, I pick of all groups of two and three, leaving no evidence of a struggle. The real issue comes in the storage hall of the building. Both of the twins and the rest of the Mobsters, including Kazan, are here. Most of the "Merchandise" is as well, so I cant risk a firefight.
'Once again, I shall use my superior intellect!' I think to myself. I scan the room once more looking for a solution. I'm considering the flash bangs, but if they fire around blindly in response, everything is again at risk. Wait, maybe I've been looking at this all wrong. I'm not batman, who can take down an entire room of armed men like its nothing. Even with my magic, I could blind and burn, but even that would put the hostages in danger.
No that wont work for me, so I'm going to do something else. Divide and conquer is one of the greatest tactics ever created. It can work for anything, be it war or politics. Now I'm going to show exactly why it will work here as well.
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Same Time, with Kazan.
He wasn't sure what had come over him. Was he really putting his hopes on a little girl to take out the twins and everyone here? Kazan honestly thought he was going mad in his old age. He was currently helping Anatoly, the other twin, With the accounting and shipping manifests. Most people probably wouldn't believe how many wares they smuggle into the city here.
He was fine with most: Smuggling weapons and drugs, but he didn't like what they did with the women. There was simply no need for it, But the twins decided they wanted more money. So they started trafficking People. It started small, with prostitutes and homeless, people no one would miss. But soon the twins set their eyes on bigger targets. Women with jobs and family's and eventually even children. Sure it made one hell of a profit, but it always left a pit in Kazan's Stomach. A pit that had grown so much over the years, that the twins he once saw as family, were now the targets of his hatred.
There another reason as well, The Black Dahlias. He didn't mind their presence and sometimes even did business with them. But what no one knew was that he had a secret affair with one of their members. She was Ukrainian like him, giving them a lot in common already. He truly did like the woman and hated the fact that he didn't do anything to help her. Vlad thought she was better dead, so he executed her like a dog and threw the body into the street.
Its ironic that someone from the Dahlias(or at least someone they saved) is now helping him take them down.
An hour had already passed and he was honestly expecting someone to drag her bleeding body any moment. What he didn't expect was for their radios to suddenly play static. This got Anatoly's attention, prompting him to pull his out:" Staz?...Staz what's wrong?" No answer came. Anatoly started calling in the other groups "Listen up, Something's wrong with Staz and Dimitry. Someone check up on him now!" It really started getting weird when no one answered after that. 'Did the girl pull through after all?' Kazan thought to himself in hope
Vlad addressed the two men currently unpacking cocaine shipments" Check it out, call in as soon as you find something!" The two men readied their guns and ran into the hallway. Most of the men have stopped whatever they were doing and are now reading their weapons as well. Soon the radio once again crackled to life. Vlad immediately spoke:" What's going on, have you found them?!"
"N..No boss, there's no one here. No signs of a fight or anything, they're just … gone."
This got Anatoly's attention, he probably thought they were betraying us. He yells to three more men" Check on the others and watch your backs. Keep your guns on them if you find them!Something's wrong here." The three head out, leaving just the twins, Kazan and one more Goon.
Kazan quickly realised something 'She's splitting them up!.. Haha, looks like this girl is more capable than I thought.'
Everyone was starting to sweat now. The twins had taken some Kalashnikovs from the recent deliveries and were now training them on the exits. This goes on for a few minutes until Vlad once again turns on his radio:" Did you find something?! where did they go!" Only this time, no answer came back. Just static, same as the others.
Kazan couldn't really explain what happened after that. One moment, he and the others were standing armed and ready, Aiming at the exits and preparing for a firefight. And in just a few seconds everything happened. The last man with them, Alexi, just burst into blue flames. 'The work of the girl probably'. Not even a second later, just as the twins were reacting to the gruesome death of their henchmen, Did they also meet a similar fate. As if from nowhere, a Long blade pierced out of Vladimir's Throat. It severed his spine and mayor veins, killing him almost instantly.
Anatoly wasn't that lucky, Because just as Vladimir was dying from the attack, the girl suddenly appeared behind him holding the blade that killed him. And in the other hand she held a weapon that should have been impossible to lift like that. The girl used the Heavy machine gun in her hand and unleashed a hail of bullets on Anatoly. It probably only took three seconds or so, but that was enough to tear his body into shreds.
A few seconds pass before the girl drops Vlad's body and pulls her sword out of his throat. Both weapons suddenly disappear ins a black mist. She now approaches the last man in the room.
'Just what kind of Devil am I dealing with?' Kazan thought to himself in fear.
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Back with Jeanne.
+ 25 X 3000 XP
Level up.
Reinforcement levelled up to 18
Pole arm mastery levelled up to 28
Gun play levelled up to 78
Presence concealment Levelled up to 79
I'm pretty happy with this progress, but we aren't done quite yet. I haven't gotten any notifications from the Quest after all.
I head to Kazan first, who is staring at me in amazement and a little bit of fear. "Now then, First of never doubt my capabilities again. When I say i'm going to do something, then I am going to do that. Understand" I say while smirking at Kazan. He swallows nervously before saying" Da..Crystal Clear."
"Good, now we ought to take care of business. I want you to take control of the family now. Don't enforce your changes immediately ok? We don't want any early defectors to resist after all.
In the meantime, I'm going to go through the girls here. I think someone I know may be here." I say while heading to the rooms where they are kept. I take a few steps before Kazan grabs my shoulder:" I...I think I might know who you're looking for."
I'm surprised at first, but soon gesture for him to lead the way. We pass a few of the other rooms and eventually come upon the last one. The door itself is already unique, as it has considerably better locks and security that the previous ones. Kazan opens it and gestures for me to enter.
The lights are still off, so I cant really see anything, so Kazan goes to turn on the lights. What I already noticed is the smell of this room. It reeks of sex and filth, something rotten or rancid as well.
Soon enough the lights turn on and I see a face I didn't think id ever see again. The woman had chains around her throat and arms that were attached to the wall. Her legs were free and judging by the liquids pooling under her were signs that she had been used by the Russians frequently. Another thing I immediately noticed was the needle marks littering her arms and the specks of white powder under her nose. She didn't have a bed, and the only signs of being cleaned was the water hose lying outside the room. The smell probably came from the bucket lying not to far from her, I guess that's what she had to use as a toilet then... God they really fucked her up, made her they're bitch.
But? I thought this was something you would do yourself.
Why are you so shocked by this?
Are you crazy!...Look I enjoy dominating a person and possibly enslaving them, But this is...Its cruel and just...fucking abusive. I wouldn't treat any of my men or women like this. I...look even my enemies wouldn't be treated like this...
Would they really?
I...i..I'm honestly not sure. If anyone tried to kill me or something else...Look that's not important right now!
Why is this affecting you so much?
You're usually much calmer
I guess the reason why I'm so affected by the sight is because I knew her after all.
Wendy Kitson ( Cut ) Lv 48
Title: Leader of the Black Dahlias( Former)
Status effects: Drug addiction, severe malnutrition,
Strength=12/48
Vitality=20/97
Dexterity=30/120
Wisdom= 30/50
Intelligence= 45/63
Charm=15/75
Luck=0
Unique skill: Enhanced senses (X-Gene)
I remember when I first met her. I had been living on the streets for about three weeks by then. I didn't have money and had to steal my food. And one day out of nowhere, she just came upon me. I was brought to a warm place and was able to sleep in a bed again. My life until that point was full of hardships and cruelty. Wendy was I think the first person to be truly kind to me. It had brought tears to my eyes back then and is making me cry right now. To see her like this? Her skin was always pale, but now it looked downright deathly. Her face was sunken in and her well toned bony was now incredibly thin.
Yeah, I'm going to take care of her and I don't care who gets in my way. When i'm gone with her, she's going to be the Hot Badass she once was.
"You probably don't want to hear this from me, but I am sorry. The twins wanted to keep her after everything was done. They tormented her endlessly and...I'm sorry." Kazan says next to me. He must have noticed that I started crying.
"Just... help me get her out ok?" After that we approach the unconscious woman. Kazan quickly unlocks her restraints and I pick her up bridal style. It probably looked weird, but I honestly didn't care. I wrinkle my nose at her smell, she probably hasn't gotten a proper shower in about 3 years...
"Anyone else I should know about here Kazan?" I ask, wishing to know if any other dahlias survived,
"No. the others were...they were all killed..." He pause briefly, the sadness apparent on his face..
"Kazan, Don't blame yourself for what happened back then. Its clear you regret it. We avenged the girls and are now making things right. Remember that, Ok?" I say trying to cheer him up.
"Yes.. you are right. We change things now... There is someone else, a Mutant. She was being protected by the Dahlias as well, But remained hidden from us for a long time. We got her 5 months ago and kept her as well. She is our best prostitute, as her powers are.. well unique. I'm not sure of term" He tries to explain, clearly failing.
"Well lets get her out then." I say gesturing for him to lead me to her. We soon move to a second Hallway once again filled with rooms, I guess cells would be more appropriate. During our walk, I'm inspecting Wendy. She has a lot of scars, probably from the beatings and what else she has received over the years. The ones that really anger me are the ones on her arms and legs. The bastards cut through her tendons, making sure she could never defend herself again
I activate my healing and start pumping my Mana into her body. All of her current wounds and bruises start healing, but fixing the rest will be hard. Heal Is still at LV 28, good for closing wounds and the like, but It sadly ends there. Things like healing her Tendons, atrophied muscles and most importantly her nerves and brain. I cant imagine what drugs they got her hooked on and am sure that it will have left permanent damage somewhere.
I either need to drastically upgrade my Healing magic, or find reliable medical treatment for her...
AIM would be ready for the task in a few years, but now? Now I need help.
But who the hell would help me without asking too many questions.
I first considered shield, with their cutting edge equipment and scientists. After all, these were the guys who created Project T.A.H.I.T.I. How a bunch of eggheads reverse engineered Kree DNA to bring people back to life really baffled me. I also don't remember how they got it. Was it during captain Marvel? Something else maybe.
Urgh, perhaps it was shown in the show. I only saw the first season of Agents of Shield and dropped the show after that. Didn't think that would bite me in the ass later on. My thoughts are interrupted by Kazan suddenly stopping in front of a door. I guess we're here.
The moment He unlocks the door, We are bombarded by insults:" you bastards really don't let up do you! I swear to god when I get out of here, I'm Going slit your fucking throats and make you pay for what you did." A female voice calls from inside the room.
Kazan quickly yells back:"Vanessa calm down, its me. You're getting out of here."
I only hear a silent 'what' before I enter the room. The woman before me certainly is Unique. Her pure white hair and eyes coupled with her blue skin certainly do that. Of course she also has one Bombshell of a body, I definitely want to keep this one. But first, lets see who she is.
Vanessa Darkholme ( Copycat ) Lv 34
Status effects: minor Drug addiction,
Strength=30/34
Vitality=40/50
Dexterity=50/70
Wisdom= 30/40
Intelligence= 45/55
Charm=75/90
Luck=20
Unique skill: Shapeshifting (X-Gene)
Cant say I know who this is, but I could really use her. Well time to make my pitch.
I don't initiate conversation as Vanessa immediately reacts on seeing Wendy in my arms:" Oh my god. Wendy!" She rushes over and inspects her.
"I've taken care of any recent wounds, but the more extensive damage will take time to heal. Don't worry though, we will be getting her treatment. I owe her that much" I say while smiling at her.
" …...So she saved you to huh?" I nod to her question. She sighs before answering with a smile" Yeah she did that a lot... always caring for others." She pauses again before asking:" Kazan and you.. You said that I was getting out of here, Just what happened?"
I Quickly answer:" We killed the entire Russian leadership and Kazan will be taking over. Speaking of witch" I turn to him:" Start consolidating power. Frame this incident as an organised hit and start rallying your men against a common enemy. Who we will frame for this will come up later. I also want you to make sure that the other girls here are taken care of. Return the children and the people with families anonymously. Make sure the mob cant be traced here. I will contact you soon enough with our next steps." I order Kazan prompting him to leave.
While walking down the corridor, I check his Profile once more
Kazan Konchevsky( Mob Boss ) Lv 45
REP: 60
OBE: 75
Thoughts about you: Thankful for your help and will follow your commands.
50 Rep Reward "Rising Star": You are proven to be reliable and efficient but also ruthless. The criminal underworld will watch your career in great fascination.( Rep/Obe Gain with Organized criminals multiplied by 2)
Looks like he's loyal at leas. That's all I really wanted, the Perk is honestly just a bonus.
I turn towards Vanessa:" Look, i'm taking Wendy to my place for now before I can get someone to look her over. You are free to go, or you can come with me." I say to her. While I am offering her a choice so to say, i'm not actually allowing her to get away. While she is thinking of my offer, I am bombarding her mind with telepathic suggestions: Trust her, Be loyal to her, You need her, you owe her.
Soon enough she agrees to come with me. I open a portal to my apartment, to her surprise of course. She doesn't ask any questions though, probably used to strange mutants abilities. I move over to the bathroom ans start to undress Wendy. After that I approach Vanessa once more:" I'm going to get some clothes for her and other things we may need. Can I count on you to clean her up and bring her to bed afterwards?" I ask her kindly.
"Of coarse, leave it to me...I... Thank you for getting us out of there. I really didn't know what would happen to me... they..." She slowly starts to sob and some tears start flowing. I quickly rush forwards and put her in a bear hug.
:"You don't have to worry about any of that any more. As long as you're with me, I promise you'll be safe." I say, while reinforcing the thought with my telepathy.
"Thank you...Thank you so much..." She slowly calms down after which she still lets off a few sobs "I...I..Don't even know your name"
"I'm Jeanne Dark. Would you tell me your Name as well?" I ask kindly.
" I'm... I'm Vanessa.. Darkholme..Thank you Jeanne, for everything." She thanks while letting me go.
"I'm off then, take care of Wendy and don't open the door to anyone else." I say while opening a portal.
I Teleport outside of a department store in mid town. I activate my invisibility and break in through the back door. The store doesn't have any Cameras, so I don't have to worry about anyone recording me. I would have bought the things I need, but the store is already closed and I need this. I take some clothes that would fit Wendy and Vanessa and put them in my inventory. While looking around, I also look over to the furniture section and decide to get a new bed as well. A king sized double bed to be exact, as I will probably no longer sleep on my own.
Just as I made my selection and was about to head out, my phone suddenly rings. 'Who the hell would call at this hour?' I think while pulling it out. A blocked number, delightful. Might as well see what they want.
"Hello? Who am I speaking with?" I ask in a polite tone, even though I am terribly annoyed by this.
"Am I addressing the so called "Dragon Witch"? " A male adult voice answers. SO the mages finally contacted me.
"I am. Would you mind telling me why you are calling at 11 in the evening?" I ask, making my irritation clear. Depending on his reply, I'll be able to find out just what kind of wizard I'm dealing with. Either a snivelling coward or perhaps someone competent.
Barely taking a second to gather himself the caller continues:" My Apologies Ma'am, There were various discussions on the manner of approaching you. We seem to have lost track of time. Should we continue this conversation on a later date?"
He has manners and is standing his ground, so I will humour him: " That's fine, We can have this discussion now. I would like to know who i'm talking to though."
"Of course, where are my manners. I am Percival Graves , Director of Magical Security and Head of MACUSA's Department of Magical Law Enforcement. If possible we would like to invite you to Our Headquarters in New York to discuss the Events which transpired in Las Vegas."
Quite a bigwig indeed. If I recall his Position is the magical equivalent of the Secretary of Homeland security. I wonder though, why does the name remind me. Did he feature in one of the movies or Books? Urgh, I can finds out later.
" Yes, that would be good. Ive been meaning to make contact with you anyway. Would tomorrow be fine? I will most probably be busy during the remainder of the week."
" Of coarse. We will be sending one of our Auror's to escort you to HQ. She will be awaiting you at Cleopatra's needle in Central park at Two O'clock. We hope you have an agreeable visit and that we establish an amicable relationship."
"As do I. Will there be any problems if I appear wearing a Glamour to conceal my identity."
This made him pause: " While we wouldn't mind you concealing your Identity, The MACUSA's Head quarters is strongly warded against All Glamour and Polyjuice effects. An Incident during the 1920s has left us rather careful concerning any disguises. You would have to use other means to conceal yourself."
This complicates things...I'll have to figure something out then." Thank you for the information. I Believe this conversation is then over. Good evening Director." I say while hanging up.
Soo...There is no way I'm going in there looking like a twelve year old. I need something else here. Glamour magic is out...So is Self-Modification ( EX Rank), Which is currently locked..
What about the Eromancy?
Its impossible to counter after all.
Would that work?
I don't know. Id say its worth a try though.
Fine then.. Eromancy is at level 32 and the body modification may work better now...
I activate my magic circuits and activate the spell. Instead of focusing on my breast or behind, I channel the magic into my legs, arms, abdomen and skin. Its barely changing in the way I want to, but soon enough I feel my body growing in size. Even though I didn't want it, some of the Mana is redirected into my naughty bits anyway. Felling that the transformation is now over, I head to one off the mirrors in the clothing selection and inspect my body.
Its basically the fully grown Jeanne Alter form. My clothes are also completely skin tight and torn at various places due to the sudden growth. It honestly looks Hot.
...Looks like changing my face or features isn't quite possible. As a sex based magic it will only affect maturity and beauty at this level...
Though the effects aren't quite what I wanted, they do help in separating my identities. I stand in thought of how I could further change when my attention is drawn by a nearby clothing mannequin, Specifically the wig on its head.
If you cant use magic then go with conventional disguises. I quickly head to the Haircare selection and take a wig of shoulder length brown Hair. It takes a while to fit it over my head properly, but soon enough I see a attractive brunette staring back through a mirror. I could also use some make up and what not, but I'm really to lazy for that.
I also grab some clothes for my now adult body. Wanting to look at least somewhat formal, I take black a Designer suit and Pencil Skirt with a red blouse underneath. I was never a fan of Heels, so I will be taking Black ankle boots to accompany the getup. Quite happy with my new look, I put everything into my inventory and shrink my body back to normal.
Reaching the apartment, I first bring the Double bed into my bedroom and move the old one into the living room. With most of my work now done, I head to the bathroom and check on The two women. They are both talking silently now while dying Wendy's Hair. I enter the room and say:" Glad to see you awake Cut." Wendy takes a while before her eyes widen in recognition.
She tries to stand before being braced by Vanessa. Right, she cant move properly with her tendons severed." Jeanne?! Its you... You...you saved us?"
I smile at her: "Sure did Wendy, no way was I gonna do nothing when I heard what happened." My answer is enough to make her fall to her knees and pull me into a tight hug. Guess this is happening again. I caress her head as she silently thanks me between her sobs.
Lackluster Justice for the Dahlias
Bonus objective completed
Bonus Rewards: +70 REP +50 OBE with Wendy Kitson, 3 Gacha tokens, Control of Smuggling operations in Hell's Kitchen.
Lets see her stats then.
Wendy Kitson ( Cut ) Lv 48
Title: Leader of the Black Dahlias( Former)
REP: 80
OBE: 50
Status effects: Drug addiction, severe malnutrition,
Strength=20/48
Vitality=30/97
Dexterity=30/120
Wisdom= 30/50
Intelligence= 45/63
Charm=30/75
Luck=15
REP Reward: "Fixer of broken things": People with who went through traumatic experiences or posses shattered Psyches will seek your help and companionship.( Rep rewards with People suffering from Ptsd of personality disorders are doubled)
This will work well with people like Wendy...Wendy...She used to be so strong. Now she is sobbing in my arms. Her body tortured and ruined... yeah i'm going to fix this. She's my girl now after all and I take care of my own.
I slowly help her up again and help drying her hair. I also retrieve the clothes from my inventory shocking her once again.
"Jeanne? You're a mutant too?" She asks in confusion.
"Something like that. Come now, we need to get you clothed and have you eat something. Can you do that?" I ask kindly making her nod to me.
Vanessa and myself help her dress herself and feed her some soup Vanessa made in the kitchen. I'm pretty sure my Cooking skill may very well kill her actually so I refrained. After that we move her to the bed in the living room, and tell her to yell out if she needs anything.
I give Vanessa her new clothes as well and wait for her to dress. And with that I mean peep on her with my mystic eyes through the wall. While my intentions were a bit perverse, they also had a different purpose. I was inspecting her skin and how her Shapeshifting worked. It honestly seem to be very similar in function to the Way Mystique from the Brotherhood of mutants did it. Maybe if I somehow get her skill, then I could use them to unlock Self-modifcation (EX-Rank).
Definitely something to consider in the future. I should check how far off I am.
Vanessa Darkholme ( Copycat ) Lv 34
REP: 55
Obe: 30
Status effects: minor Drug addiction,
Strength=30/34
Vitality=40/50
Dexterity=50/70
Wisdom= 30/40
Intelligence= 45/55
Charm=75/90
Luck=20
Unique skill: Shapeshifting (X-Gene)
REP Reward " Lover of the night" : Those who sell their bodies will see a confidant and friend in you( REP Gains with Sex workers doubled)
Cant complain about that ,Though I doubt I'll be using it often. I make my way towards the new bed and make my self comfortable. Soon enough Vanessa walks out wearing only a Bra and panties. She quickly sees the bed and realises that we would have to sleep together.
"Ahh...I can take the couch if you want to-"she nervously says before I interrupt her
"Nonsense, you've been sleeping like shit for quite some time. Don't worry, you can sleep with me."
"Ahh...Ok then... let me just put some more clothes on.. you probably don't want to see me like this." She said while turning to the bathroom. Oh, seems that she doesn't have a lot of confidence in her base form.
"Awww come on. I went through all the saving you" I pout at her while puffing up my cheeks:" Don't I deserve a little rewards." My sudden request causes a purple blush On Vanessa's cheeks.
"I...Do you even know what you're asking, I mean.. Aren't you a bit young for that.?"
"In another life sure, but now? I like what I see and want a little taste." Oh boy that may have been a bit much...that was a total line an Ugly Bastard would say.
"Urrg. Fine you little creep. You're lucky that you're cute, otherwise I would have smacked you for that." She says while grinning.
"SUCCESS!" I yell out making her laugh. She slowly approaches me while her skin and features start morphing. 'No way, Fuck this' I think before saying:" What the hell are you doing?"
She suddenly stops, unsure of my question:" But...I thought you wanted this?"
"I wanted you as you are, not as someone you are pretending to be. I want the real Vanessa." I say in a kind tone, trying my best to quote that X men Meme. No room for saying "perfection" though, damn should have planned that better.
Vanessa is quite surprised at my reply and slowly turns back into her blue self.
REP With Copycat +10(65) For desiring her true form.
She hesitates in front of the bed and nervously moves next to me. Her blush makes me ask" I guess you've never been requested like this have you" Making her shake her head.
Not wanting to wait any more I grab her and pin her on the bed beneath my body. Before I get the chance to start anything, I'm stopped by her expression. She has her face turned to the side with closed eyes and a slight tremble in her lips.
She's afraid...Of course she hates. She was constantly forced to have sex for over a Year after all...what was I thinking. like that, the mood is now gone. I'm not going to force myself on someone whom I'm supposed to be a friend to. I like to dominate, but my partner should still enjoy it. If I continue now...
Stopping what I was doing, I slowly get off of her and lift the covers over our bodies. My action surprises her, causing her to look at me in confusion. I merely smile and say:" I don't want to do something you aren't comfortable with, besides i'm also fine if we just cuddled. Is that ok with you?"
She slowly wipes the tears that were forming in her eyes and silently says:" Yes...I'd like that."
Happy with her response, I move to her and embrace her with my body. She returns in kind and we slowly make ourselves comfortable. I give her a small kiss on the forehead and let the both of us slowly drift to sleep. My consciousness fades just after seeing one last Notification.
REP With Copycat +15(80) for showing her love that she dearly missed.
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Authors note: Ive noticed a pattern of me saying there will be a time skip next chapter and I keep writing more stuff in between. I'm also sorry for taking so long since the last update. I'll try to write more frequently again. So yeah. Please Review
