I am back. Right after I sent the last chapter I was originally going to write on my other story but felt that I needed to get this one out since the last chapter was supposed to be with this one as well but once I saw how long it was getting I opted to separate the two for my own sanity sake since I have to make sure that there aren't too many errors when being read. That isn't an issue so I don't have a problem with it. Now, first I am thankful for all of you that have continued to support the story, I did not expect to get as many favorites and follows but you all surprise me. Now as for the story, it will feel very much familiar to the cannon story but for a good reason, I won't explain as to why since it'll spoil the story so if it seems familiar there's a reason for it. However, it is not one for one the same as Izuku is not Subaru and thus he has to do things his way, especially with Eri now being in his care. The chapter was a difficult one to write to get the interactions just right. That and the different rewrites I had to do since I did not feel satisfied with certain sections but after many workarounds, here it is. Now I'm just rambling so enough of that, let's move on to some reviews.
phelipebr: Ok, it was a little difficult to read your comment but I think I understand what you mean. While personality-wise it would make sense, however, it isn't what I am writing towards. I could do Izukux Frederica but I want to keep it to single pairings at best so as not to cobble up the story too much. Frederica would play a similar role like how Mirio was for Eri and Izuku, like a big sister to them but that is always subject to change kinda how this chapter changed from when I first wrote it. As for Ram, yeah she is infatuated with Roswaal but it's more akin to a stock home syndrome, now we know that Roswaal cares about her and Rem, especially near the end of season 2, his goal is still to bring back his teacher, Echidna, back to life. Now that is my opinion in the canon but the reason why I went with Ram and Izuku is because of how they both experience both ends from each other. Izuku was quirkless for most of his life not being able to do much when compared to others despite wanting to be a Hero before inheriting One for All and overtime being respected by his class and other heroes, even if most of his acts such as stopping Muscular, Overhaul, Gentle Criminal, and Stain were never credited to him or mentioned but those who did know what he's done have respect for him. As for Ram, she went from the strongest Oni at a young age that she was seen as a prodigy and the second coming of the Oni god before the Witch Cult attacked, losing her horn in the process, and years later while not as helpless as Izuku was when Quirkless, she isn't capable of reaching that same level of strength less she nearly dies trying to do so. I liked that idea as I was figuring out what to make of the story and that is how I came to this point.
Yarheeguy: I'll be blunt, no, neither Eri nor Izuku will have Return by Death as I would be overcomplicating things with three people having Return by Death since Izuku has One for All and Eri has Rewind. However, you kinda did nail an idea I had for Izuku, Eri, and Subaru. Just know that Subaru won't be the only one that remembers.
Wicked.A: I figure that Frederica, Rem, Ram, and Beatrice wouldn't mistake Eri for an Oni as while she has a horn, the others are probably familiar with how Oni's appear since two of them are Oni's, one is working with Oni's, and the other probably know to know what an Oni looks like with their horns out. Though it would be a nice idea to use down the line so I thank you for the idea.
NarutoisNumber1Ninja: Frederica will know soon and you can kinda get an idea from this chapter. Yeah, I wanted to hit that point for Beatrice to help their bond as the story progresses, especially with Subaru and Eri. Don't worry I don't plan to drag it out too long, the first chapters are primarily the introduction of Izuku to the Mather's residents with the next following chapters focusing primarily on events that impacted Izuku and Eri. As for Rem, she will be suspicious but not on the same level as Subaru due to Izuku not having the witch's scent, though vigilance will be key here. As for Roswaal, you'll get your answer here. Yes, this is before Emilia and Puck since they didn't join Roswaal's home about eight to nine months before Subaru appeared. Lastly, thank you for the support.
Peigukiin:Glad to hear you are enjoying it. Yeah, my plan from the start was that neither Eri nor Izuku have Return by Death since if Izuku had that along with One for All, a lot of issues would be fixed quickly, especially since Izuku will get much stronger as time passes especially when Subaru appears so keeping Return by Death away from them was the choice I made. As for passing on One for All, I can't say much on that. Yeah, those two would be good friends, especially since Midoriya would want to help a friend in need, even if it damn near kills him. Seriously, the green-haired boy nearly killed himself too many times saving a friend, there's Uraraka, Tsuyu, Todoroki by continuously breaking his fingers, Iida when they confronted the Hero Killer, and Bakugo when he was Quirkless. Izuku would do anything to help a friend, it's just the person he is. As for Ram and Izuku, it'll progress, I just have to be careful in not just throwing romance and calling it a day.
SentinalSlice: That's still up in the air but with Izuku hopefully he can help with getting him stronger since he's familiar with nearly killing himself by using his own power.
LorValkorion: No, Izuku won't die a thousand deaths, that's Subaru's gig.
Drcaus: Well... kinda?
I would like to thank all of you that support the story so now, lets get things going.
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Dining room
Both Midoriya and Eri entered the room alone as Frederica, Rem, and Ram said that they would get the preparations done for Master Roswaal's appearance. Similar to every part of this mansion, the two guests saw how large the room was, a chandelier being at the center, the floors being so polished he could see his reflection, the walls wore the same color as the rooms with the same gold pattern, and at the center of the room was a long table, a white table cloth covering it in its entirety, and a candelabra that appear to be lit, though he couldn't see flames or even a candle on them. Further, into the room, there is a fireplace behind the head of the table and a painting on top. Two grand windows were the main source of light in the room aside from the candelabra as both the greenette and the ruby-eyed girl observed the room.
"The table is big." Eri said in wonder.
"Yeah, not only that but everything here is big." Midoriya said as he didn't think anyone could top Yaoyorozu's home in size but he found someone.
"My, myyyy it seems that our guests have finally come down to join us." Midoriya and Eri heard a voice behind them.
"Oh, you must be Lord Roswaal. It's nice to meet you. My name is..." Midoriya turned around and was surprised, to say the least as he saw the speaker. He was very much taller than Izuku himself, about a foot and a half taller. He had long indigo hair, along with wearing purple make-up with the left side being more intricate than the right. He also saw the person have heterochromatic eyes with the left one being yellow and the right being blue.
As for the outfit he wore, if Kacchan was there with him, he would have described the man looking like, in his own words, a 'fucking clown'. He had a black hat, top and bottom clothes with different shades of purple, along with red and black boots and a cape. He also has a chain around his right ankle that made a clanking noise when he moved. The greenette was stunned by the man's appearance which he wasn't the only one as he felt the back of his costume be grabbed as he saw Eri hiding behind him.
"Deku, who is he?" Eri asked shyly as he was too stunned to answer.
"Oh, do not worry my deeear guest, allow me to give you an introduction." The man said as he looked at the two, with Izuku seeing Eri hide completely behind him.
"I ammm the lord of this manor. Roswaal L Mather's. So very please to make your acquaintancesss." The man said Midoriya remained stiff as a board and Eri not wanting to move from behind Deku.
"T-thank you for your hospitality L-ord Roswaal." Midoriya managed to say out as he gave a stiff small bow.
"Not at allll my dear guests, Deku and little Eri. Those are your names, was it not?" Roswaal asked as Midoriya straighten back up.
"A-actually, my name is-"
*Open*
They heard the doors that were on the side of the room open up as out came Rem, Ram, and Frederica with trays of food, beverages, and utensils.
"We can save thiiis conversations for the dinner table, Deku." Roswaal said as he moved towards the head of the table. The greenette relaxed as he turned to Eri as he saw her relax a bit as well.
"Deku, he seems like a bad guy." The ruby-eyes girl said as Midoriya patted her head to bring her some comfort to the situation.
"Is it the clothes?" To which he saw her shake her head to the side which got an eye raise.
"He doesn't seem nice..." Eri said which didn't give him many clues as to why that would be the case. However, it did gain some suspicion from the greenette as the little horned girl wouldn't say something like that without some reason.
"He doesn't seem like a bad person if he let us be here. But, don't worry Eri, I won't let something happen to you, I promise." Midoriya said as he felt the grip of the little girl tighten, trusting him on his decision. He removed his hand from her head as he moved towards the dinner table and saw the three maids set up the food and utensils.
Izuku and Eri looked at the food presented to them which if he could describe it, looked and smelled savory. Being presented with food for the first time since arriving did make his stomach growl. The two took a seat at the table with Izuku giving his thanks for the food as he took the first bite which he could describe as-
"It tastes amazing." Midoriya said which was true, though he still likes his mom's cooking even if the dish he ate was a close second.
"As our head maid here, Frederica's cooking is quite impressive." Roswaal said as the greenette turned his attention towards the blonde maid.
"You cook this, Ms. Baumann?" As the blonde nodded.
"Yes, however Rem helps with the cooking as well. Her cooking can rival much of what I can produce." Frederica said.
"And what about Ms. Ram?" Midoriya asked.
"I and Frederica are incharged of cooking all of the food in this household. My sister doesn't happen to be very good at cooking." Which got a look of understanding from the greenette.
"Regardless, I thank you both for the meal. Definitely could give Kacchan's cooking a run for his money."
In another location
Todoroki was on his lunch break with Bakugo from their supplemental classes for their provisional licenses. He was slurping on his Cold Soba until he suddenly heard a small explosion come from the explosive blonde next to him who had blown up his water bottle.
"Is something wrong?" Todoroki tilted his head in curiosity.
"I feel as though someone just disrespected my cooking and it involves Deku!" The blonde announced as the heterochromatic-eyed young man went back to slurping his Cold Soba as he just figured it was just Bakugo blaming Midoriya for everything, again.
Back to the Dinner Room (A Few Minutes Later)
"Now, I believe we need to get to the maaatter of things." Roswaal said as he looked towards their green-haired guest.
"May you kindly be able to explain why you were in my domain while causing such a disturbance?" He asked as the greenette finished his last bite of food before looking up to the heavily make-up man as Izuku had a look of thought on his face.
"I... don't know."
"Now, now, noooow, there must be a reason for why you trespass into my domain and cause such a commotion. One doesn't simple do such an action without a reason to give." The Lord said as Izuku ran his hand through his hair.
"That's the thing, I don't know how or why Eri and I were there. We were in the streets of the Shizuoka Prefecture fighting a Villain and when it was done, we were in the forest being chased by those Mabeasts." Izuku said as despite retelling the course of events, it still confused him how he and Eri appeared in that forest or wherever they are.
"Now, my apologiiiize Deku but there isn't any place here in Lugnica with the name that you given. Is that the area from the country you two originate from?" Roswaal asked as he and the maids notice the greenette halt himself in his place.
"Wait, can you repeat what you said?" Midoriya requested which the lord had no issue with.
"I meant to say that the area that you are referring to is no where to be found here in Lugnica." Roswaal said.
"Lugnica?" The greenette thought to himself as the wheel in his head began to turn as an idea popped as he pulled out his Hero Analysis book and a pen and turned to a clean page as he started to write on it. The residents of the Mather's mansion saw as he pulled out an odd-looking book with an equally odd writing utensil as their green-haired guest started writing something into the book.
"Dekuuu, what is it that you are dooooing?" Roswaal asked as Midoriya put his pen down and turned to the Mather's residents.
"Ok, I think... I think I finally understand what is going on. I think I can explain what I promise to explain back in the cliff side." Izuku said as he saw Eri looking at him as she was munching on a piece of bread.
"It's alright. You can keep eating Eri." He said as the little horned girl returned to eating as it raised an eye from the lord.
"And what would that be Dekuuuu that you'll be able to explain?" Roswaal asked as Midoriya looked at him and was prepared to answer until he felt everyone looking right at him, expectingly. Which had the effect of him slowly losing the confidence he had at the start.
"The reason... is... is because we... are not..." Izuku's voice died out as his audience of listeners couldn't listen to what he had to say.
"Dear guest, if you wish for us to comprehend what it is you are trying to say, I would suggest that you talk without muttering like a frightened rabbit." Rem said which got Izuku to shut himself up and try to recollect himself as he took a deep breath.
"The reason why I can't explain why we were in the forest is because me and Eri are from another world." Midoriya said as aside from the sounds of Eri eating, everything was silent.
"Rem, Rem, I think our guest may have gone crazy from the blood loss."
"Sister, sister, I agree." He saw the two twin maids not subtlety comment what he just said.
"Rem, Ram, please let us listen to what he has to say." Frederica said as Roswaal raised an arm.
"Now, now girls, let's settle down so that we can listen to ouuuuur guest. Now Deku, would you care to elaborate on your claim?" Roswaal asked as he got the attention of the maids back to the greenette as he knew that him saying that would get him questionable looks but it was an idea he had when Ram answered his questions.
"It's more of a theory and I know it sounds crazy but it's not without reason." Midoriya said as he brought his book to the maids and Roswaal and while they couldn't understand a single word in it, they saw how throughout it, countless sentences and arrows were pointing to various parts in the page which astonish them to think that in a small time frame their green-haired guest was able to make that much-written work.
"When I was in the cliffside with Ms. Ram, I asked her a few questions because I was trying to understand what was going on and thanks to her and you Lord Roswaal I was able to notice some things." Midoriya said.
"What were they?" Roswaal asked.
"The years were different. In my world it's 2214 and Ms. Ram said it's 398. When I asked Ms. Ram if she knew of Heroes from my world such as All Might, she ask if they were my friends playing Hero. Another thing is that where I live, it's a island country called Japan and even with it being an island we haven't seen or heard of another country called Lugnica." Midoriya said as he was giving his points to the lord of the domain.
"Is there anything else that you think would be more worthy to saaaay to us?" Roswaal asked as Midoriya scratched his head in uncertainty.
"Well yes but I want to ask a question first just to confirm." Izuku said.
"And what would that be?"
"In this world, are people born with powers of any kind or not?" Midoriya asked as the maids looked at the green-haired guest curiously while Roswaal clasped both his hands.
"If you are referring to the Diviiiine Protections then of course." He said as Izuku looked at him in confusion.
"Divine Protections?" He said as the lord nodded his head.
"A Divine Protection are blessings from the world, given to people at birth with certain species getting certain Divine Protections." Roswaal said as Izuku was listening to all of this.
"However, a majority of the population are born without a Divine Protection. Even then, the practicality of a useful Divine Protection can be compare to that of one in a thouuuuusand." Roswaal said as the greenette was fascinated to hear how oddly similar they sounded to Quirks but from the early era of Quirks where they could vary in usefulness.
"Do you have a Divine Protection, Lord Roswaal?" Midoriya asked in intrigue.
"But of course. Not only I but our dearest Ram as well is blessed with a Divine Protection." Roswaal said as he directed a hand towards the pink-haired maid.
"So, what are your Divine Protections?" Izuku asked as he had his notebook in hand as the maids and lord looked at him.
"Why? Are you trying to gather information for someone?" Ram asked with hostility which as her sister had the same hostile appearance towards their guest. The greenette caught on very quickly as he waved both hands up in defense.
"N-no, it's just a hobby I have. The Divine Protections sounded very similar to Quirks back home and I would often analyze and write about them." Midoriya said which still put the Mather's residents in alert as they looked at the greenette.
"Deku, you said our Divine Protections are similar to your words Quiiirks? Care to explain to us about this?" Roswaal asked as Midoriya put down his notebook as he could feel the hostility in asking about their Divine Protections.
"The best way I can describe them is that they're our powers. When a child reaches the age of four, they will develop their Quirk which can vary from person to person with there being different kinds of Quirks." Midoriya said.
"Like what kinds?" Frederica questioned.
"Quirks can vary but they can be categorized into three groups. There's Transformation type Quirks which allow the user to temporarily "transform" their body in some form or manner, an example would be someone who can harden their skin to a near indestructible level. They are the least common of the types. Next are Emitter type Quirks which are the more common type of Quirks. They allow the users to generate and possibly control certain things, or alter them in certain ways with an example being able to produce explosions from ones palms. The last kind are Mutant type Quirks which alter the users body which corresponds to their power such as if the person has a frog quirk, then they'll take characteristics of a frog." Midoriya said as he finished his explanation. Years of writing down Quirks and categorizing them made Izuku be able to describe what each kind of Quirk does.
"And this 'Quirks', are they only apparent in certain groups of people?" Frederica asked as the greenette shook his head.
"No, in fact about eighty percent of my world population has some form of Quirk. The other twenty percent has no powers and are labeled as Quirkless." Midoriya said the last part in a somber tone which didn't go unnoticed by the ruby-eyed girl as she tugged on his costume.
"Deku, are you ok? You look sad?" Eri asked him which he shook his head and gave a smile as he patted her head.
"It's nothing Eri, I promise." Midoriya said which seemed to work on the little horned girl but not for Ram as she saw through the greenette's act. She has seen that kind of look he had before, back when she and Rem were still little when she was often pushed aside. Her sister didn't tell her how she felt but she could see that she was hurting inside, she saw the same kind of pain in their green-haired guest.
"Now, with that explanation you gave us. I am under the assumption that both you and little Eriii here have Quirks, am I correct?" Roswaal asked.
"Y-yes, my Quirk I call it Superpower. It's a stockpiling Quirk that gets stronger overtime." Midoriya said as the cover-up story for One for All. He may be in a different world but that doesn't mean he can be careless about One for All's secret.
"Didn't you say that there were three kinds of Quirks?" The pink-haired maid asked as Izuku slapped his forehead in realization.
"R-right, thank you for reminding me Ms. Ram. Along with the main three types of Quirks, there is a sub-type of Quirks that are called Accumulative type Quirks."
"Going by the name and how you describe the last Quirks, I'm pressssuming that this one needs to store power over a period of time?" Roswaal asked to which Izuku nodded.
"Right. When I turned four my Quirk never appeared, they think it was something with my body not being able to handle the amount of stored power it had. I think it waited until I was fifteen when my body was at the very least able to handle my Quirk without exploding my limbs off. I still have to be careful, if I go above the percentage I'm comfortable with then it could start breaking my body." Midoriya said as the image of an exploding Izuku appeared in the minds of all four which varied with Frederica looking shocked when remembering his injuries from earlier to interest from Roswaal. After finishing with his Quirk, attention was shifted to Eri who took a small bite from her bread.
"What about little Eri? What is her power?" Roswaal asked.
"As for Eri's Quirk, there's still a lot that we do not know yet. At first, they said her Quirk was Vanish but it wasn't." Midoriya said as he didn't want to mention Overhaul out loud to make sure Eri doesn't remember her captor.
"Then what was her Quirk?" Frederica asked.
"It doesn't have a name at the moment but she can rewind a person back to a certain state. When I went over my limit, she rewinded my injuries right before I could feel the whiplash from my Quirk. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have been standing in one piece when we first arrived here." Midoriya said which seemed to get the attention of the lord as he looked at the ruby-eyes girl as Eri shrank in her seat.
"So this power of Little Eri, how far can she rewiiiind back to?" He asked as Midoriya was about to answer that he didn't know.
"I... when I first used it on my papa, he was gone." Eri said in a sad tone as the greenette saw tears form in her eyes.
'Is that why Overhaul was able to affect her this much? Because she's seen what her Quirk can do?' Midoriya asked himself as he can't imagine how much guilt Eri must be carrying with her.
"Eri, don't cry. You didn't know, you didn't mean to." Midoriya said as he knelt next to the seat of the ruby-eyed girl as she still had a sad expression on her face.
"Ah, so little Eri can not only rewind injuries to before theeey occur but also rewinding a person to a point where they never existed." Roswaal said in fascination as Midoriya saw Eri let a teardrop fall from her eye listening to the lord.
"Lord Roswaal, please that's enough, it's making Eri uncomfortable." Izuku said as he saw the wide smile on Roswaal's face.
"Now, diiidn't you say that her Quirk remained a mystery. Shouldn't you be finding out the extent of such an asset that she can be by using her Quirk? How far can she rewind or if she can bring back the death with it?" Roswaal said he saw the lord stand from his seat as the greenette placed himself as a defense in between the Mather's residents and Eri as he saw the pink-haired maid raise her right arm towards him as he saw her with a scowl.
"That is as far as you go, Deku." She said as he remained unmoved by her warning as the lord continued.
"You should be finding out what her powers can do and what else it could do to a person. The possibilities are endless in what little Eeeri can do Deku. You don't seem to understand the kind of power an asset like Eri holds!" He said in excitement at the prospect of the powers the little horn girl held as and maybe finally be able to revive his tea-
"ENOUGH!" Midoriya yelled which got everyone's attention as he stood unshaken in between Eri and the Mather's Residents.
"She isn't an asset that can be exploited! She's a little girl who needs helps from the living Hell that she went through with that monster for years! I promised her that I wouldn't let her go through that experience again and anyone that even tries to make her go through that Hell again I won't hesitate to stop them like with Overhaul!" Midoriya yelled in anger as everyone saw the greenette outburst towards the lord as the pink maid looked at him with malice.
"Please don't fight..." their attention was diverted when he heard soft sobs from behind Midoriya as he saw the little horn girl crying.
"Don't fight because of me..." she said as worry set in on the greenette.
"Eri." Izuku said as he hugged her and tried to calm her down as she clutched onto his costume. As for the Mather's Residents, it surprised them to see how the nervous and soft-spoken green-haired guest mood would suddenly shift when coming to defend the little horn girl. However, it wasn't the action of the greenette that got all of them to stand still but rather what he said.
Frederica looked in horror upon hearing him. There wasn't much said but she now had an understanding of the little horn girl's situation. It explained why Eri was unresponsive to many of the things around her, why she had all the scars, why she blamed herself, and why she is attached to Deku, she was a victim of abuse for years. She balled her hands into fists in anger just thinking what the little girl in front of her must've gone through. She needed to talk with their green-haired guest, she wants to understand what kind of monster would do that to such a sweet little girl.
"Eri, it's ok. We weren't fighting." Izuku said as he felt her shaking in his arms as her crying could still be heard.
"I'm sorry I brought it up." Midoriya said to her as he felt terrible for talking about Overhaul with Eri present. He got no response as she continued to shake and cry in his arms. It took a few minutes but the ruby-eye girl fell asleep in his arms.
"She's sound asleep." Frederica said.
"She's gone through so much. I can't leave her alone like this." Midoriya said as he held Eri in his arms.
"Master Roswaal, if I may kindly ask, it would be best if we continue the conversation about our guest claiming to be from another world." Ram asked as the greenette saw her with a neutral expression at the request. It did appear to have brought sense to her master as he made a small cough.
"Right you are my dear Ram. Forgiiiive me for that sudden interest Deku and little Eri. The topic got me more invested that I anticipated." Roswaal said as the greenette remained on his guard around the lord as he held the ruby-eyed girl in a protective hold.
"Now, despite all the differences to your said world and your talk about Quirks has definitely caught my attention, it still doesn't affirm that you two are from another world." Roswaal said.
"You need proof that I am from another world?"
"Indeeeeed. For all we know, you cooooould have fabricated a very convincing story but with nothing to show aside from your outfit and powers, what is to say that you are withholding the truth." Roswaal said as the greenette would have argued but remained silent as he was right.
"Now, if you don't mind showing all of us any evidence that justify that your claims are not groundless?" Roswaal asked as Midoriya thought for a moment what he could use to show that he and Eri are from another. He thought about it for a few moments until he realized that he did have something.
"Yeah, I believe I do. Just give me a moment." Izuku said as he unlatches one of his arms from around Eri as he reached for one of the pouches in his belt. They all stared at him as he brought out an item that was a black rectangle that had a small circular glass in the back of the device.
"What is that dear guest?" Rem asked as while she did see the item when she was cleaning the clothes, she didn't know what it was or what it did or if it was some sort of device to communicate. She didn't want to invade too much in his private items but when she tried pressing one of the buttons on it, nothing happened so she didn't think much of it.
"It's a phone." Midoriya said.
"A phone?" Ram asked as the greenette pressed and held one of the buttons on the side as they all saw the device light up, surprising them to see.
"Ok, so there is enough battery on it." The greenette said as he looked for a signal only to read 'No Signal' which didn't hurt to try and see if he could get some connection, even if it is another world. He started going through his phone to find some needed evidence as he answered Ram's question.
"It can do a lot of things but most would have one so that we can talk with other people." Midoriya said as he looked back at the maids and lord as they either looked more confused by what he said or fascinated by it.
"Ah, it's like a Metia then?" Frederica asked as Izuku turned to face her.
"A Metia?" He asked as she nodded.
"Yes, more specifically the conversion mirrors. It allows one to talk with another Metia that is linked to it. Though they are hard to come by from what I heard." Frederica said.
'Guess while not everything is exactly the same, there's still aspects here that resemble back home.' Midoriya though.
"So you are saying this device you have will hooold all the evidence to you and little Eri being from another world?" Roswaal asked.
"Yes, because while calling others is what it is intended for, it's not the only thing it can do." Midoriya to the maids and lord as they looked at him in confusion. He then stood and walked over to them.
"One of the things that it can do is take pictures. Can you all stay still for a moment? It's nothing dangerous, I promise." Midoriya wanted to say that first unless he wants a repeat of earlier. He saw them tense down as he pointed the device towards them, taking a photo, before turning his phone towards them as they all saw themselves frozen in time in the small black device.
"It's like a tiny painting." Rem said as Midoriya pulled the device back as they saw him fumble around with it.
"You could say that. We use it to capture moments that we want to remember." The greenette said.
"Though as impressive as the device may, it stiiill does not show us proof of your world." Roswaal said.
"Right, which is why its not the device that's my proof but rather the pictures I have in it." Midoriya said as he presented the device to Roswaal as the lord took it in hand with both Rem, Ram, and Frederica seeing the image that was shown.
The image showed various individuals that looked to be around the age of their green-haired guest. They all were wearing similar clothes as if they belonged to a group. They also saw the five-story building behind them all which was quite a spectacle to look at as the sides were higher than the center which stopped just below the fourth floor along with letters that they couldn't read. White columns supported it at the ground level with two white columns on the sides that reached up to the roof.
Their attention turned to the individuals in front of the building as they all had distinguishing features that made them stand out from one another. One boy had multiple arms, a girl who had pink hair and pink skin with horns, another had one side of their hair red other side being white, and a girl who had various features that resembled that of a reptilian.
"Who are these people?" Frederica asked as she noticed how one boy with spiky red hair smiled with sharp teeth like hers.
"They are my classmates. That's Kirishima, Tsu, Todoroki, Ashido, Iida, Uraraka, and right there is Kacchan." Midoriya said as he pointed to a boy with blonde spiky hair.
"Why does that boy look like a crazed animal?" Ram asked bluntly as all four could see from how the young man had an expression that looked as though he wanted to murder someone. Izuku could only scratch his head and laugh a little.
"Kacchan get's a bit aggressive when Kirishima or Ashido try to get him involved with the class." Midoriya said causing the group to sweatdrop as they looked at the blonde boy in the picture.
"But he's a nice guy when you get to know him."
"I doubt that." Ram commented.
"Then where are you, dear guest?" Rem asked.
"I believe heees the one standing right over here." Roswaal said as he pointed to where he saw him as the three maids spotted their green-haired guest who appeared rather red and nervous with the other people there as he sported an awkward smile.
"Rem, Rem, he blended into the picture with his bland looks." Ram said.
"Sister, sister, I agree he faded in without notice." Rem said. Izuku could only sigh at the comment as he knew it wasn't a secret that many thought of him as bland or uninteresting to look at but still stung when said out loud.
"Still all your other classmates appear to be quite colorful individuals." Rem commented. Izuku listened to what the blue-haired maid said and thought that maybe he was gaining their understanding.
"Indeeeed. Though, we will need more supporting claims than just a single image now. There are many races and people that share similar looks to your friends." Roswaal said as he passed the phone back to Midoriya.
"Just give me a moment." The greenette said as he scrolled through some of the photos and videos he had, mostly photos he took with his classmates and he was surprised that he didn't have any of All Might's videos or photos saved in his phone. It got Izuku to curse himself at that but when the internet is easily available it didn't make him question it but now he needed it more than ever. He needed to show to the people in front of him that he and Eri were not from around there, something that should be able to convince them without question that they're from another world. He continued scrolling until his finger smudged out of the gallery and open the messages of his last conversation.
'Whoops, guess I was going a bit too reckless. Wait... hold on.' Midoriya thought as he saw a clip from the top of the conversation chat as he scrolled up a bit and saw what the clip was.
'The Sports Festival? Why do I..." Izuku thought as he saw who sent him the clip and noticed it was from Todoroki. He remembered that just before he left for Sir Nighteye's agency, Todoroki was on one of his long conspiracy theory nights where he was trying to prove Midoriya was All Might's secret love child and used the clip from their Sports Festival performance earlier in the year as proof. As Izuku stared dumbfounded at how he came to get the clip, a smile made its way to his face.
'Thanks you, Todoroki.' Midoriya thought to himself as he looked back up.
"I think I found something what will prove my point." Izuku said as he passed the phone back to Roswaal as the jester-wearing lord and the three maids looked at the screen only to see a massive arena with countless people being in stands. At the center, they saw a concrete flooring with grass surrounding it but it wasn't that which had their focus but rather, it was two individuals that were present on it with one having taken a knee and part of them being covered in ice and the other just standing and appearing hunched over.
"What are we looking at?" Ram asked.
"Oh right, I haven't pressed start yet." Midoriya said as he leaned over and tapped the screen which allowed the video to start playing which got the Mather's residents to be startled as they heard the loud cheers coming from the small device.
"Wait, how is the picture moving?" Rem asked in wonder as she and the others saw the image move.
"Guess I didn't explain it but that's a video. It's like photos but rather than it capturing a still image in the time, it records the scene for as long as we want to record it." The greenette said as the group looked at the video and saw how the images shifted to different angles that showed the people in the stands as the four all saw, like the classmates of Midoriya, had different characteristics from one another.
"So this 'Video', what is it showing?" Ram asked.
"I didn't think I would have it but a friend sent that to me from when we participated in the school's Sports Festival."
"Sport's Festival?" Frederica asked as she looked at him curiously along with the others.
"It's like a big tournament where the students participate by winning three events. The first two are different each year but the last event is a one on one confrontation with those who made it through the other events." Midoriya said.
"And what if you win?" Roswaal asked.
"If you're in the top three then you get a medal but more importantly, the Sports Festival helps us get exposure so that over Hero agencies can scout us out and asked to join them so that we gain experience." The greenette said.
"And you said you participated in it?" Frederica asked as the greenette nodded.
"How far did you go?" The blonde asked.
"Up to the third event?" Izuku responded.
"I see, so this video is one of your fights, correct?" Ram asked as Midoriya scratched his head in embarrassment as he heard a 'Ha' from the Pinkett.
"Dear guest, were you intending of showing off your strength by defeating an opponent despite what you displayed yesterday?" The pink maid said in an accusing tone.
"Hmmm, I am not so certain on that asuuuumption, Ram." Roswaal said as he continued watching the video as the three maids looked at him.
"What do you mean Master Ros-" Ram didn't finish her sentence as they all saw what he was looking at. First, they saw a boy kneeling with fragments of ice covering his right side who appeared to be shivering. However, it was the other individual in the fight that got their full attention. It was their green-haired guest, however, he appeared to be in worse condition than his opponent. They saw that his left arm was encased in ice but with what wasn't they could see his hand, and likely the entirety of his arm, being purple with blood dripping from his fingers. His other arm while not as severe, still had all of his fingers being dark purple color with blood dripping off them with the corner of his mouth looking bruised with dry blood. Overall, despite their green-haired guest standing up and his opponent having to take a knee, he looks as though he was just a breath away from passing out.
"What exactly did you do?" Ram asked as they saw how quiet the whole arena was despite the number of people there. Which made the next words all the more clearer.
"It's your! It's your Quirk not his!" They could hear the greenette yell being picked up by the video as it was directed to the other boy. Nothing happened at first until they saw the boy with two-toned hair's left side erupt into flames.
"Woah! It's that?!" They heard a voice projecting as they heard the crowd shout and yell in excitement at what was occurring. The Mather's residents were surprised to see the boy suddenly have half his body engulfed in flames but then saw the boy not show any issue with the fire covering him. The ice that was on the two-tone boy and all around him was melting as steam was being produced with it covering the floor of the arena with the fire giving the entire arena an orange glow.
"YES, SHOTO!"
"Huh?" The maids and lord heard an announcer say as the view was changed to a tall, sturdily-built man with a very muscular physique. He has short crimson hair that was spiked up with his beard and mustache appearing to be made of fire.
The outfit that he wore stuck out to them as well. It was a navy turquoise bodysuit with lines of flames streaming across the chest, upper torso, arms, and shoulders. He sports white bracers on his lower arms and a blue belt with a pouch attached on either side.
"Have you finally accepted your purpose? Yes, that's it! Very good! This is the dawn of a new era for us! With my blood in your veins, you will surpass me! You will live up to the reason I created you!" The man said as it brought a reaction from the pink maid as she, though small her reaction, was shocked to hear.
"Dear guest, what does that man meant when he said that he 'will live up to the reason I created you'?" She asked as she turned to face the greenette who only had a look of displeasure on his face.
"Let's finish the video first and then I'll explain." Midoriya said as he remembered the conversation he had with Todoroki the first time, the goal of his father, and the purpose for why he was born.
"Endeavor suddenly shouts words of... encouragement? What a doting father." The announcer said.
'It seems even the announcer are unsure on the words of 'encouragement'.' Frederica thought in her head as so far she only heard the man in fire talk once and he already didn't sound like a pleasant person.
They continued to watch the video as the boy named Shoto took a step on the ground as ice began to erupt from his foot with ice shards rising and the flames in his left side burning more intensely. As for their green-haired guest, they saw as their left pant leg glowed with red veins before tearing off as wind pressure began to pick up on their green-haired guest with the force being strong enough to shatter the ice that covered his left arm.
The sequence of events that followed felt as if everything slowed down as they saw a blocky man send out a wave of what appeared to be cement with a woman having long, purple hair rip her sleeve as a pink mist came off of her. They saw the boy named Shoto launch a wave of ice towards their green-haired guest who they saw launch himself off the ground, directly to his opponent just as the ice missed him. The two-toned young adult reeled back his left arm as a flash of heat engulfed him. They saw as all the ice that surrounded him began to melt away with steam coming out as their guest's entire right arm glowed the same red veins as the two young men thrust their arms forward as several walls of cement were erected just as the two clashed. At first, there was silence as the two attacks collided with the cement walls. The walls shifted inwards as the arena was covered in an orange glow with the sound of sizzling filling the air and then-
*Boom*
Blue light illuminated the entire arena before an explosion burst out as cement, smoke, and debris were flung all over the place. All four of Mather's residents were left speechless as they saw the destructive power that the two young men displayed at their attack being intercepted.
"Deku, at what percentage were you fighting at?" Roswaal asked with intrigue.
"At that point, I only knew how to turn my Quirk on and off. I used it on my limbs to minimize the whiplash since I still couldn't control the power output well enough yet." Midoriya said.
"In other words, you either weren't using your power or you were using it at a hundred percent." Ram said which got a cringed look from the greenette as he looked to the side.
"Y-yeah, that sounds about right." Izuku said as they only stared at him
'Such destructive power.' Frederica thought as she had seen Deku do great displays of strength just a few days ago. However, she didn't think that he was strong enough to cause what was the equivalent of an air cannon, albeit with the help of his opponent's attack. The same feeling was felt with the twin maids as the two could only look at their guest in curiosity and caution seeing the force he could bring at full power.
"Hey, who won the match?" So engrossed all four were on their thoughts that they were only pulled out of it when they heard the announcer ask for the winner of the match. The entire arena was covered in thick smoke as silence was all that was heard. However, little by little, it began to dissipate as the silhouette of an individual was seen through the smoke which revealed to be their green-haired guest. At first glance, they thought he had won the clash but as the smoke continued to clear itself, they saw how wrong they were. Their green-haired guest had two new injuries with his right arm and left leg having a sickening purple color as his hair obscured his face. They saw him stand still for a moment with him outside of the concrete platform before collapsing straight onto his side whereupon they noticed that his opponent was still standing in the platform with the only damage being visible was that he was missing half his shirt.
"M-Midoriya is out of bounds, the winner is Todoroki!" The women announced as cheers were heard and then the video stopped.
"Wait, that's it?" Ram asked which was shared by the others as well.
"Yeah, it was my second match and I lost." Midoriya said with a smile that confused them.
"Why are you smiling dear guest, you lost, didn't you?" Rem asked.
"I know."
"You said it was where other Heroes would scout and recruit you. Did you get any offers after the event?" Frederica asked.
"I... didn't get any. Turns out that not many people were thrilled to have someone that could destroy a building with a punch if their Quirk constantly breaks their bones when being used." Midoriya said which only got the maids to look at him flabbergasted at him not being unbothered by it.
"I-it wasn't all bad. I did get one offer that accepted me and it's thanks to him that I was able to better use my Quirk without breaking myself." Midoriya tried to defend himself which didn't seem to convince them.
"You lost, no one bothered in trying to recruit you, and you are ok with that?" Ram asked to which Izuku nodded his head.
"Why?" She asked as the greenette smiled as he responded.
"It's because even if I lost and didn't make that good of an impression, I was able to help Todoroki." He said as the blonde began to connect the dots with what he was saying.
"Does this pertain to the comment made by that man on Fire? Was that his father?" Frederica asked as they heard a sigh come from Midoriya.
"Yeah, he is. The Number Two Hero, Endeavor. He was the main reason why Todoroki was in so much pain when we fought." He said.
"What do you mean?"
"You saw that Todoroki was able to use fire in his left and ice on his right side. He told me that his father, who couldn't beat my mentor in strength, decided to make a child that could counter the effects of his Fire Quirk since his flames can lead to overheating. He said that Endeavor convinced his mother's parents for her to marry him and have children that could create the necessary Quirks for his goal. He was the fourth attempt as his other siblings before him didn't have the necessary quirks that he wanted them to have. From what Todoroki has told me, he was put through harsh training as far as he can remember and was kept away from his siblings because to Endeavor, he was his 'masterpiece', the one to beat the Symbol of Peace and Number One Hero, All Might." Midoriya said grimly.
"What happened to his other siblings?" The greenette heard the blue maid say as he saw the first change in emotion from her, having a curious look on her face.
"I haven't met them but from what Todoroki told me they are doing well. Fuyumi is a teacher and Natsuo is in college but he does say that they all were effected by Endeavor's actions." Midoriya said which did seem to bring some relief to Rem hearing that the siblings were able to find some path for themselves. However, there was a detail that she took notice of, one that everyone in the room took notice of as well.
"What about the last sibling? You said he was the fourth but you only mention two of his siblings?" Rem asked as they all saw the grim look in the greenettes face as he hugged Eri before responding.
"Todoroki doesn't like talking about his older brother Toya. It's not that he hates him but rather he doesn't remember much about him. He only told me that he was Endeavers first son and that his Fire was much stronger than both his and Endeavor's." Izuku said which quickly caught the attention of the blue maid.
"Was? Did something happen to him?" She asked as she didn't get a response as they all saw the same grim look on his face as realization quickly set in for all of them at the implication.
"He died, didn't he?" Frederica asked as the greenette didn't answer which was enough of an answer for all of them.
"Todoroki hasn't told me all the detail but Toya was the one his father focused on but when he was born, he became his replacement and a few years later, Toya died. His families situation worsen after that as he became Endeavor's main focus to surpass All Might and that was his situation up until I met him at U.A. It's what led to him rejecting his fire side as he saw it as a curse, a reminder of his father and would rather only use the power that he inherit from his mother." Midoriya said before continuing.
"That's why when we fought, I tried to get him to use his fire, to get him to go full out. It took some time and needing to repeatedly break my fingers to wear him down. Even when he was loosing and was freezing because of his Quirk, he still refused to use his fire. It was frustrating to hear him say he still wouldn't use his flames as everyone there was giving it their all. We were training to become Heroes, we have to give it our all when saving others. If we lose lives because we didn't want to use our full strength, then what kind of Hero would we be." Midoriya said as he saw the look in the maid's expression show shock before all having some kind of different emotion.
For Frederica, she was appalled at what she heard. That a father would go through such lengths for their own selfish goals. Even when they did achieve their goals, it sounded like the young man was more of a tool than an actual son to the 'Hero'.
For Ram, she appeared with a look of sympathy to the two-tone boy. Being put with the expectation of being something great at a young age by those around them, she knew that feeling all too well. In a sense, she was grateful for the strength she had as it was the reason she and her dear little sister were allowed to live but at the same time, she was seen as something more, she was seen as a god, one she was expected to live by until that day.
As for Rem, while she may not have shown any expression, she felt some understanding with their green-haired guests' friend in being a replacement to the first iteration. However, that is where it ended because unlike her, the older sibling was the inferior version and he was the perfect version. Not only that but their dear guests' friend was forced into that position of being a replacement. For her, she became the replacement to atone for the sin she committed to her sister.
"That is why you yelled at him that it was his power and not his father's, so that he could use it." The blonde said as Izuku gave a nod.
"It is his own quirk, what he does with it is his own choice and I was able to finally get to him and fight him at his full strength." Midoriya said.
"But you still lost in the end regardless of your efforts." Ram said.
"Yeah, I lost but I don't mind how things played out." Izuku said.
"Why?" He heard the Pinkett ask as he put on a smile. Not a false smile like she noticed from his earlier, it was a genuine smile. It felt stronger than the determined look that she has seen him have when he first saved her.
"Because I was able to help him. He was able to make his own path to being a Hero without the expectations set by Endeavor. That he didn't have to be held down by his own bloodline anymore, he was now free because he isn't a 'masterpiece' or the one that needed to beat All Might because who he wants to be was his decision and no one else." Midoriya said as it got a reaction from the Pinkett at hearing his words. He lost and yet he was glad because he was able to save someone from themselves and the expectation set on them.
"Sister?" Rem asked as she turned to her twin in worry as she felt an intense feeling in her chest. She felt her chest beating rather intensely as if ready to burst as she knew this wasn't her own but rather her sister as she saw how her older twin was staring at their green-haired guest intensely.
"Dear guest..." The Pinkett said which got the attention of the greenette as he turned to face her as while she remained with the same stoic look on her face since the beginning, he saw how her eyes were glistening as they looked at him with expectations.
"Y-yeah, Ms. Ram?" Midoriya asked a she felt himself slightly shrink under her gaze.
"Are you really a fool to just throw your life away for one person?" She asked in a mocking tone as she saw the greenette remain unmoved by her question as he just gave her a smile in response.
"I guess you can say I am a fool for risking my life recklessly like that but if I had to sacrifice myself to save a life then I would do so without thinking twice. It's how I was able to rescue Eri despite my Quirk's drawbacks." Midoriya said as the Pinkett continued to falter little by little in containing her neutral expression as she clenched her hands to keep her facade up.
"Then... would you save anyone? Even if that someone can't do much for themselves, even if they'll need constant saving, even if you have to go against the strongest person in the world to save them?" She asked as the greenette saw her gaze look down at him. He held Eri in his arms as he looked at the Pink-haired maid.
"I would." He said with unwavering conviction as she looked at him. She had an idea of what kind of person Deku was but what he has shown and said, she now understood that he was more. He was a stuttering mess that gets embarrassed easily and had a bland appearance that would be easy to miss if not for his green hair. But, he has shown through his acts that he will save someone, whether it be the little girl in his arms, a friend who is shackled by their bloodline, or even the one that held his life over a cliff, he will save them even if he doesn't expect anything in return.
"Now, I believe I heeeard what I needed to hear." Roswaal said which got everyone's attention, especially the greenette.
"You believe me then?" Midoriya asked cautiously as he held Eri close himself for her protection from the heavily make-up lord.
"After the eeeevidence you provided and your response to our dear Ram, you have gained my trust." Roswaal said before seeing both Ram, Rem, and Frederica turn their attention to him.
"If Master Roswaal has put his trust on you then you have ours as well, dear guest." He heard Ram say as the greenette released a sigh in relief that his efforts paid off.
"Thank you, everyone." Midoriya said giving a small nod as he couldn't bow with Eri in his grasp.
"Now that we have that all cleared up, what is it that you are intend on doing now, Dekuuu?" Roswaal asked as it brought the attention of the greenette. He didn't think about that part much, he knew he wanted to keep Eri safe and return to his home but what will he do while he's trying to find a way back.
"I... I don't know. I don't exactly have a place to stay or understand how money works here or even the language of this world. Right now, all that matters to me is keeping Eri safe." Izuku thought as he was left with his thoughts as he can't imagine how his friends will react when they can't find him or when they have to tell his mom that they don't know where he is.
"You coooould live here in my home, Deku." Izuku heard as he was brought out of his thoughts.
"Live here?" The greenette said in confusion at what the jester lord just said as he raised both hands spread his arm out.
"But of coooourse! Like you just saaaid, you don't understand how money works or have a place to live or the language of thiiis world. Here you can have a living arrangement along with learniiiiing the necessities. Along with being able to caaaare for little Eri's needs." Roswaal said as Midoriya heard his offer and it was very generous of him as while he was still on edge about earlier, the jester lord did appear to be doing it out of good.
"I appreciate the offer but I don't want to just be a free loader with nothing to contribute." The greenette said as he wanted to at least contribute to him living there with them, like how at the dorm's work was shared among all of his classmates.
"If that is what you're worried about, why not try working under Master Roswaal." He heard Frederica suggest.
"I-is that really ok? I mean, are you guys short on staff or is it ok for me to work here?" Izuku asked for clarification.
"We're not short on staff as there are other maids and butlers here aside from Frederica, my sister, and I. As for you working here, that is up to Master Roswaal to decide." He heard Rem say in a monotone voice as he turned his attention back to Roswaal who was waiting for his response which he was a bit hesitant. However, looking at the little horned girl in his arms was enough for him to ask.
"Lord Roswaal, is it ok if you hire me to work here?" He asked as he saw the smile on his face widen.
"Of course, we would be glad to take you in Deku."
"Actually Lord Roswaal, my name isn't Deku." Midoriya said which got a look of confusion from all of the Mather's residents.
"How can it not? Little Eri has beeeeen calling you that since we met you two." Roswaal said.
"Deku is my Hero name, Eri calls me that since she's more comfortable calling me Deku and it's shorten than my real life so it's better for her to know me as Deku." Midoriya said as it got him looks of understanding from the others.
"It's like a code name of sorts?" Ram asked.
"In a sense. When we were picking our Hero names, we were told to choose a name that would reflect the kind of Hero we wanted to be." Midoriya said as he remembered the uncertainty many in his class had when they heard what his Hero name would be.
"Then what kind of Hero did you want to be?" Ram asked as she remembered the talk from a few minutes ago as she saw a smile on the greenettes face.
"I want to be a Hero that can give others hope. That when they heard the name Deku, that they know everything will be ok. I want to be strong enough that no one will worry about me. To always win, to save everyone." Midoriya said with conviction as they heard his response as Ram continued to look at him as it only continued adding to what she was thinking about the person he is.
"Well, now that we know Deku isn't your real naaaaame, what is your real name since you'll be working for me?" Roswaal asked as the greenette cleared his throat and made sure not to stutter.
"It's Izuku, Izuku Midoriya."
"Well then, I welcome both you and little Eri in my home, Izuuuuku." Roswaal said.
"R-right, thank you Lord Ros-"
"When you're working under our Master he is Master Roswaal, understand?" Izuku heard Ram say as she looks at him with a glare.
"R-right, thank you Master Roswaal." Midoriya said as he stood up from his seat and look at the four Mather's residents.
"So, when would you like me to start."
"You may start todaaaay in fact. Frederica, if you maaaay?" Roswaal said as he turned to the blonde-haired maid.
"Understood, Master Roswaal. Rem, after you're done with the dishes, please continue with the daily chores. Ram, once you are done helping Rem, please come find me and Izuku. I'll be putting you two together to share the workload." She said.
"Very well, Frederica." Both twins said as the greenette turned to face the blonde maid with a curious look.
"Uhhh... Ms. Baumann, not that I mind but why Ms. Ram specifically?" He asked as he saw the blonde maid turn to him with a stern tone and expression.
"Is there a problem with that, Izuku?" She said which caused Midoriya to recoil back a little.
"N-nope! Not a problem Ms. Baumann!" The greenette shouted as he heard a giggle from the blonde-maid at his actions.
"Again, my apologies Izuku." Frederica said before clearing her throat.
"Now, we should be getting you ready. Follow along." She said as she moved past the greenette.
"R-Right!" Izuku said carrying Eri along with him as he followed the blonde-haired maid. Once the three have left, Roswaal turned his attention towards the pink-haired maid.
"Ram, I require an audience with you." Roswaal said as Ram turned towards her blue-haired twin.
"Rem, you can continue ahead without me. I'll join you in a moment." The pink-haired twin said as her sister nodded.
"Of course, sister." Rem said as she picked up the plates and silverware before exiting the dining room.
"What is it that you wanted to talk about Master Roswaal?" Ram asked as she saw him tap his chin with a finger.
"This is a rather percuuuulior turn of events." He said which raised an eye from the pink-haired maid.
"What do you mean? Did the events deviate from their path?" Ram asked as she saw her master shake his head.
"On the contraaaaire, everything is going exactly as how it should be." Roswaal said which only got the pink-haired maid more confused.
"Then what is the concern Master Roswaal?" She asked.
"The tome tells about the sudden appeeeeearance of a stranger who are unlike anyone from this world. It is this individual who holds the keeeeey to reviving my teacher." Roswaal said as he turned to look at where their two guests originally sat.
"However, we not only got two people to suddenly appear but they appeared much sooooooner than anticipated." The Lord said as she understood why her master would want to talk about this.
"Was there something that we may have overlooked?" Ram asked.
"It is impossible. The tome tells the future of its holder without discrepanciiiiiies so our two new residents appearances are intriguing to say the least." Roswaal said as he was curious as to why there was this much change to the path.
"What do you suggest we do Master Roswaal?" Ram asked as she heard not a word from her Master until she saw him clasp both hands together.
"For now, things will continue to go as written in the tome. Our number of guests may be different along with them appearing far earlier than anticipated. However, if what Izuku says is true about little Eri, then she may be the key to everything I've been working toward. However, I will need your assistance with our two new residents." Roswaal said.
"What do you want me to do Master Roswaal?" Ram asked as she saw a grin appear on his face.
"I want you to gain little Eri's trust, she appears to be hesitant around others except for Frederica and Izuku. It would be of inconvenience if she were to not listen to us for when the time comes."
"Is that all Master Roswaal?" She asked as he shook his head.
"Now quite. I would also require you to gaaaain Izuku's trust. He may not be too keen if we are to approach little Eri without going through him first as he appeeears protective of her. I'll need you to gain his trust to let you close to little Eri and when the time comes, he won't suspect a thiiiing." Roswaal finished saying as he turned to the pink-haired maid.
"That is what I require of you my deeearest Ram. Can I trust that you can do this for me?" Roswaal asked knowing the answer as he saw Ram gives a small bow towards him.
"Of course, Master Roswaal." Ram said as Roswaal got a wide grin to appear on his face. As for Ram, she will do as instructed, it's her master's will, even if the person she'll have to trick has done nothing but good for them.
In another section of the Mather's Mansion.
"It still impresses me to see how big Master Roswaal's home is." Midoriya said as he looked at the various decorations in the walls while continually carrying Eri.
"I'm glad you are liking the scenery. It will be your home and workplace for the foreseeable future Izuku." Frederica said as the two continued walking.
"Oh, Ms. Baumann-"
"Izuku, we are co-workers now. You don't have to worry about honorifics like Miss with me, Rem, or Ram. Although, do make sure to address Master Roswaal properly." The blonde-haired maid said.
"R-right. F-Frederica, is it ok if I bring Eri with me, I just don't want her to worry about where I am when she wakes up." Midoriya said which caused Frederica to halt her movement which nearly got Izuku to bump into her.
"Am I not allowed to bring Eri?" The greenette asked as he heard her take a breath in before releasing it as she turns to face him as he notices her have a serious expression.
"No, you can bring her, just make sure that you complete your share of the work with Ram." Frederica said as it got him to tilt his head slightly.
"Then why are you looking rather serious?" He asked as she shifted her gaze down towards the little girl in his arms before turning to him, now having a somber expression as she softly talked to him in a worried tone.
"Izuku, I want you to tell me and without lies. What exactly did Eri go through before you saved her?"
That wraps things up. Cliffhanger until the next chapter and the new start of Izuku's and Eri's life in another world. Until next time, this has been FightingGamePlayer11, signing out.