(Mount Meru)
After climbing from bottom to peak, Corvinus Bael was ready to fight. He'd climbed Shirtless with only a thin Cloak that would stave off the barest minimum of the cold. Kuisha, Regulus, and Kuroka had been shielded by Georg as the slowly followed his ascent.
He climbed up and approached the old man's fire.
''Expected you to simply teleport or fly here. Rare for someone like you to make such a cold and treacherous climb.'' Says the Old Man.
''That? That was a warm-up. I won't say no to tea however.'' Corvinus says knowingly.
''And I won't say no to someone eager to drink some.'' Says The Old Man.
As the Old Man Poured, a familiar Younger Boy appeared. The extremely high Holy Aura that the boy exuded was further proof of the boys identity.
''What's this? Human, Highest Possible Holy Aura in a Sacred Gear User? You are the Wielder of the True Longinus.'' Says Corvinus with mock surprise.
''Y-yes, my name's Cao Cao, I'm Descended from Cao Cao of the Three Kingdoms.'' Says the boy.
''Your student has much potential, he reminds me of myself. Tell me boy, have you either considered the reason the Big Idiot made the System Unbiased in who got what Sacred Gear? Let me tell you what I believe. Devils, Dragons, Angels, Fallen Angels, Vampires, and Yokai are beings of power make no mistake. But it's always humans who do us in in the end. It's embarrassing all things considered, but to me the only thing more embarrassing is the fact that so few of us ever decide to train our bodies and our Demonic Power to overcome our weaknesses. My reason for being here is part of that.'' Says Corvinus.
''You wish to transcend your Limits? Become a God among Devil's?'' Cao Cao asks.
''No, to become a Deity is not my goal. Nor should it be yours. My Goal is to reach the Absolute Limit of my Powers and then shatter that limit. I'm only eight years old and I already reached the level of an Ultimate-Class Devil. I am a User of Senjutsu, Youjutsu, and Touki. I am the Wielder of Two different Longinus Sacrec Gears, despite having no Human Ancestry. And even with all that, I chose to make the climb unaided. I came here to fight Yu-Ling, the First Dragon King I wish to Conquer. If I win, I aim to make him my Familiar. After him I'll fight Fafnir, and after Fafnir Vritra, and after Vritra Tannin, and after Tannin the World Serpent Miðgarðsormr, when all four have been beaten I'll Challenge Tiamat despite Ddraig being a pussy in her presence. When all the Dragon Kings have been Beaten I'll track down the Holy Grail to revive Aži Dahāka and Apophis to fight them, and once they two have been beaten I'll track down Crom Cruach and best him.'' Corvinus with an absolute determination.
The look in Cao Cao's eyes is one of deep respect, but the Old Man looks thoughtful.
''You would become a God-Class individual if you achieved all that.'' Says The Old Man.
''If I do, you can tell Indra I'll be content to either die fighting Great Red or Live and retire peacefully. Unless he makes trouble for me of course.'' Says Corvinus as he finishes his tea.
''Now then, Will the First Generation Sun Wukong summon his Battle Partner or must I blow this mountain straight up to Heaven's front door?'' Corvinus says Looking forward to fighting Yu-Long.
(Kuisha Abaddon POV)
As her King shed his Cloak and summoned The Boosted Gear, Kuisha had to acknowledge her growing attraction to Corvinus. A Boy who at age of five became her King and three years later became an Ultimate-Class Devil and gave her own set of Evil Pieces as thanks for standing by him.
Corvinus never allowed but a handful of people to call him Corvinus, preferring his nickname of Corvus. But he allowed her, and only her in the Peerage to call him Corvinus. And though he often deferred to Siegfried on matters that would normally be a Queen's responsibility in Battle, he nevertheless counted on the Non-Battle Duties of a Queen to be fulfilled by her.
It was a sign of respect and Kuisha would build a Peerage that like her would love her King and always support him. Perhaps Shooting Star or Lady Lavinia might be interested in Joining her?
(Sun Wukong POV)
The boy fought with a ferocity tempered by a veterans instincts. His Power was held down by restraints. Restraints that were steadily broken down as the fight progressed.
Something about his Use of the Boosted Gear caught his eye though, and that male servant smelled like Nemean Lion.
''Isn't that interesting.'' Sun Wukong states thoughtfully.
''Master?'' Cao Cao asks.
''Cao Cao, look at his Left Arm, it's a Dragons. He must have cut his off and replaced it with Dragon Flesh, in order to safely wield the Boosted Gear. What's most interesting is it seems to come from the Sacred Gear itself. Suffice to say his future offspring will have Draconian Power at their fingertips.
(Cao Cao POV)
Cao Cao watched with fascination as the Young Devil slowly begin to overpower The Mischievous Dragon King Yu-Long, he became more certain that his Goal was destined to be the same, to test his mettle as a human and go as far as he can possibly go as a human.
And once he's reached that point he'll test himself against this Devil and they see who's Goal is stronger. This is Cao Cao's Goal now.
(Corvinus Bael POV)
Corvinus's Body was battered, bruised, and bloodied but despite the pain he still fought on, before turning to Regulus.
''Regulus it's time!'' Corvinus shouts as his Pawn Transforms and quickly became the Balance Breaker form Regulus Ray Leather Rex. Like Juggernaut Drive this would consume his Life-Force if used at full power, which was Armor and Weapon, not just Armor or Weapon.
Corvinus had attempted to Seal Regulus's Past Possessor's, but his young age and lack of experience with Armor or Weapon made it exceedingly difficult to do just that.
''Alright Ddraig Boost the Armor's defensive power, and Regulus will handle the rest. Regulus once you've reached your limit, transfer the Power directly to me.'' Says Corvinus as he summons his Demonic Sword from the Boosted Gear. It was the Bael Family Blade.
If you needed a description go buy a copy of Assassins Creed Valhalla, go to the Animus Store and buy the Two-Handed Weapon called The Nameless. That's the closest representation of it that Corvinus could think of.
''Alright, time to end this Fight, Ddraig, Regulus we fight to prove ourselves as The Chimera King of Domination, do not let yourselves or me down!'' Corvinus shouts in determination...
Chapter End
Okay so Here's Chapter 4, but I don't got a hell of a lot to say since the reviews of late ought to have been answered in the previous chapter or this one.
I'm gonna place a Peerage list below, but for those yet to be revealed they'll be coded some of which will be either easily deducted or may just be a misdirection, but understand that even if They don't fulfill the listed roles they're all but guaranteed a place in the Peerage.
Corvinus Bael's Peerage:
King: Corvinus ''Corvus'' Bael
Queen (Mutation Piece): Brown Mist Man
Bishop (Mutation Piece): Kuroka
Bishop (Mutation Piece): Golden Dawn Fairy
Rook: Kuisha Abaddon
Rook (Mutation Piece): Gigantic Hunk of Junk
Knight (Mutation Piece): Siegfried
Knight (Mutation Piece): Blue Hellhound of Destruction
Pawn (Mutation Pieces X3): Regulus Nemea
Pawn (Mutation Piece): Blond She-Dragon
Pawn: Blonde Racket Queen
Pawn: Blonde Canary
Pawn (Mutation Pieces X2: Not so Legendary Blonde Sucker
That's by no means a guaranteed list, one or two may get removed to make others a more optimized choice. In any event...
Goodbye, Goodnight, Farewell, and Amen,
Cordially Yours again as always,
TheRagFromTheCrag
