Life: 12
It was darker than black as me and the rest of my Peerage transversed the woods of the Berith territory. But that wasn't going to stop us as we hunted for our prey, that being the monstrous beast known as Mittens. I had Regulus, Fenrir, and Koneko sniffling around to see if they could pick up on a scent given their superior sense of smell, meanwhile Leo was on look out since his All Seeing Eyes of God made little work of the darkness around us. Luckily we weren't too blind ourselves thanks to our night vision but still the darkness was heavily even then.
"What's it look like?" I asked and received a grunt from Leo.
"I don't see anything unusual." He says looking around.
"I smell blood but that's about it." Koneko said Regulus nodding in agreement next to her.
"You smell it but I don't see it." Leo said wearily.
"Have you tried looking up?" Sairaorg questioned.
"Oh, why did I agree to this?" Leo grumbled to himself before looking upwards and he froze.
"What is it Leo?" I asked and he just started to shake in fear.
"It's a body." He said nervously.
"What kind?" I questioned hoping that it wasn't the body of a devil.
"Sheep I think." He said looking back down.
"Well that's a relief." I sigh.
"How is that a relief?" Sairaorg asked.
"Simple if it were a devil we might actually have to kill Mittens." I say in response and he gives me a "are you serious look".
"Shouldn't we being trying to kill this thing? I know you have some sort of deep attachment to it but don't you think it's dangerous to be left alive?" Ravel question and I just patted her on the head.
"It'll be fine, I know what I'm doing and should push comes to shove I'll be the one to kill it if need be." I say and she relaxes a bit.
"Mom me too." Jack says wanting me to pat her on the head.
"Oh how could I resist." I say playfully ruffling her hair much to her enjoyment.
"I don't think now is the time to be doing that." Koneko piped in.
"Right, sorry I just got a little ahead of myself." I say sheepishly.
Koneko just gives me a look before sniffing around some more. I'll be sure to reward her atet this is all over.
"So what exactly is Mittens?" Le Fay asks.
"Nobody really knows." Sairaorg pauses for a moment before continuing.
"Just one day me and Barisol were playing hide and seek when we were attacked by this...thing." He spat the word out as if it were poisonous.
"It tried to attack but Barisol fought it to allow me to go find help. It nearly killed him so I have no idea why he wants to reincarnate it so badly." Sairaorg admits and I can see that just about everyone has not responded well to the knowledge that Mittens nearly did me in.
"Master of master, why would you want such a beast?" Regulus was the one to ask the question on everyone's mind.
"Why? Because it would be cool of course. That plus I feel an odd kinship with it. It's kinda hard to explain but ever since seeing it that day I've felt as if our destinies have been tied to one another." I speak with a sense of fondness in my voice.
"Surely you jest?" Leo asked perturbed by my statement.
"Not at all." I say with a smile on my face.
Silence befalls everyone. I guess no one knew how to respond to that.
You think? You basically said that you identify with a feral beast that eats anything living!
Well when you put it that way I sound crazy.
You have Mental Pollution for a reason!
Yeesh, who stepped on your toes?
Your very existence is painful to me! I know I always sound excited but I have no choice in manner! I was designed this way so I can't express my misery of having to know you!
Harsh, but fair.
"Wait everyone stand still." Leo says and we do just that.
"What is it?" Jack asks.
"I saw some rustling in the trees." Oh goodie looks like we get to see some action after all.
"Alright remember everyone Mittens' vision is based on movement, if you stand still he can't see you." I instruct and everyone give the smallest of nods.
"Killer Queen will be our ace in the hole given Mittens weakness to fire and the fact that he won't be able to see him coming." Upon saying that I deploy Killer Queen who looks up to the trees.
Hopefully everything will go according to plan, cause if not than that means we'll have to fight Mittens and I really don't want to subject anyone to that, less of all Mittens, I mean I have Fenrir and a whole slew of people that can counter his defenses now like Ravel with her Phenex flames, Le Fay and Leo with their magic, and I'm pretty sure both Koneko and Sairaorg could punch through his hide. A fight between us I am not too worried about for our sakes, no it was rather for the sake of Mittens that I was concerned for.
Mittens dropped down from the treetops and lurked its way towards us. That was when I gave the mental order to Killer Queen.
"Shibo!" Killer Queen cries as it punches the now visible Mittens.
Mittens seems confused by the actions and tries to fight back but it can't interact with Killer Queen. After all Mittens wasn't a stand.
But Mittens was smart as he jumped back into the treetops and hid away from sigh.
*CLICK*
A sudden explosion from above sent the beast flying to the ground.
"Ravel, Le Fay, Leo now!" I ordered and the three all nodded in agreement.
Leo's eyes glowed bright blue and circles appeared around them as well as Mitten's own eyes. Ravel and Le Fay both doused the creature in fire as it frantically tried attacking at anything but thanks to Leo he was disoriented and stumbling around completely missing the blondes. I looked to my two Rook who both nodded. Koneko revealed her cat ears and tail and Sairaorg released his magic restraints. Both Rooks started to pummel the creature.
Mittens hissed as it swiped its claws at where it thought they were only to hit nothing but air. With this I looked to Jack who looked excited to let loose.
"Time to cut you up!" She cheered as she threw a knife into Mittens' shoulder.
The wendigo tore the blade out which gave Jack the time she needed in order to slash at Mittens a multitude of times. Yet even with the accumulated damage the beast refused to go down. It was at that moment that Mittens did something that I was hoping he wouldn't. He hit Jack sending her sailing through the trees before slashing his arms wildly getting a hit on Sairaorg, luckily my Rook managed to tank the hit and rewarded Mittens with a hit of his own.
Jack rushed out of the trees going ham on the C.H.U.D looking creature while ducking and weaving around Mittens' attacks. Jack than disengaged allowing both Koneko and Sairaorg to punch Mittens in the head stunning him long enough for Leo to cast a spell to restrain him. He thrashed around in an attempt to break himself free but it was all for not.
"Direct." I use one of my skills to produce a sword and rush forward to stab Mittens in the chest.
He screeches in clear fury before biting down on my shoulder like he had done all those years ago.
You took 42 damage!
It's been a while since I've taken this much damage...okay not really but that sounded cool to me. Regardless as soon as that happened Fenrir jumped into action and bit Mittens in return. The wolf's fangs pierced through his skin like butter, something that should've resulted in death but instead Mittens decided to take a bite out of Fenrir in return or at least he tried to but the wolf was fast enough to dodge and create space between the two. Mittens then did the impossible and managed to break free of Leo's restraints.
"Lets try switching up your vision." Leo said as he used his all seeing eyes to switch around Mittens' perception.
"Barisol, it's now or never so I suggest you do what it is you want to do." Leo said to me and I looked at a special Pawn piece that I had modified.
I ran to Mittens and placed the Pawn into his chest.
"By my first order, Mittens refrain from attacking me, my Peerage and those belonging to and in the service of the Sallos family." Upon ordering that the creature calmed down stopping its frantic swipes of its claws.
"Why would you do that?" Sairaorg asked clearly still weary of Mittens.
"By my second command, Mittens regain your humanity." The order was followed.
"Ma-ster…" Mittens grumbled out.
"Excellent." I say with a smile.
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Le Fay asked and I turned to the girl a smile still on my face.
"Yup!" Was my simple reply.
"How can you be so sure?" Ravel was the one to speak this time.
"I just am." I say and the two blondes look at each other with clear worry in their eyes.
"If Barisol says it's safe then I believe him." Koneko announced.
"Unless you two think our King made a mistake." She said to my Bishop and Pawn.
"What? Of course not!" Ravel placed her hands on her hips as she stared at the nekomata.
"Yeah! Barisol doesn't make mistakes!" Le Fay interjected.
I was about to retort that that wasn't true but was interrupted by something else.
Quest Completed!
Dead By Dawn!
Years have passed since the Wendigo menace has been unleashed upon the lands! Now it is up to you to deal with it by any means necessary!
Objectives!
Dispose of the Wendigo threat!
Rewards!
50,000 EXP!
Increase reputation with Mislar Berith!
Two new Perk Points!
Increased reputation with Mittens!
Mittens has joined the party!
Well that's a relief.
A few days have passed and Mittens has integrated into the household quite nicely. Currently he was in the basement which has become his den of sorts but the best part was the fact that he's in butler clothes. I'll never forget the look on Sairaorg's face when he saw Mittens all dressed up. However, I sadly can't focus on the wendigo instead I have to focus on the fact that I'm in the office of Lucifer himself.
"You wanted to see me?" I asked and Sirzechs nods with a smile on his face.
"That's right. You've managed quite a few interesting feats these lost few years. Not only do you have a nekoshou in your Peerage, then you managed to get someone with a Sacred Gear no one has ever seen before the All Seeing Eyes of God I believe it's called, and then you go and get Fenrir to join your group. It's no wonder Ajuka has taken a shine to you, even if he's hesitant to admit it." He listed off and I feel embarrassed.
"Well I mean yeah I guess…" I mutter to myself while shifting uncomfortably under the gaze of the redhead and his wife, mostly his wife.
"As such I would like to know what are your plans for the future? Someone such as yourself could easily become an influential person in the Underworld as a whole." He said and I had to think for a moment.
"I honestly just want to become the champion of the rating games, protect my loved ones and ensure the future of my clan, those are the only real plans I have sir." I answer and he looks at me with a knowing grin.
"Those are excellent goals indeed." He said and I went back to feeling uneasy as the two of them continued to stare at me.
"Is there anything else you wanted to know?" I asked.
"No, I think I have everything I need." He says surprising me a bit.
"Okay." I say before bowing.
"It was a pleasure seeing you lord Lucifer, lady Grayfia." I raise back up and see them smile at me.
"The pleasure is all mine." Grayfia said making me blush as I see her smile at me, I hate puberty.
"Likewise." Sirzechs says with a grin.
I leave via teleportation circle back to my room and flop onto my bed. I groan as I think about the strongest Queen. Why did she have to be a married woman? Seriously I hate fucking puberty.
Screw it I need something to keep my mind off of this, its gacha time.
Would you like to roll in the gacha?
Y/N?
Quest Completed!
Let's Cuck Lucifer!
You managed to gain the attention of Lucifer's wife, you sly dog! See if you can get her to fall in love with you and join you in your quest!
Objectives!
Make Grayfia Lucifuge fall in love with you and leave Sirzechs Lucifer!
Rewards!
50,000 EXP!
Increase reputation with Grayfia Lucifuge!
You get to say you cucked the Devil himself!
Wait what? How? When?
"Mom, your back!" Suddenly Jack burst through the door only to glomp me.
"Hey there Jack." I say rubbing her head in an affectionate manner that she seemed to enjoy.
"How was it?" She asked and I gave a soft smile.
"It was fine." My reply was met with a nod.
"That good. Oh wait here for a minute we made you something." Jack said before taking off.
Following Jack's exit Le Fay walked in. She looked nervous as she entered my room.
"Can I help you Le Fay?" I asked and she nodded her head.
"I was wondering if I could spend some time with you?" She asked with a nervous smile on her face.
"Of course you can." I say and pat the space next to me for her to take.
She graciously took it and scooted closer to me which surprised me greatly.
"I heard that your affectionate to Ravel, Koneko, and Jack…" She started and I nod.
"Would it be okay if you be that affectionate with me?" Her voice was so quiet that I barely heard her.
Instead of answering verbally I instead sat her on my lap and started rubbing her hair like I had with Jack not so long ago. Le Fay blushed a deep crimson but seemed to relax into the embrace.
And just then Jack walked in with a box. As soon as she saw me and Le Fay I saw her cheeks puff out into a pout.
"Not fair we want to sit on mom's lap too." Jack said walking up to me and Le Fay.
In response I move Le Fay slightly to make room for the white haired girl allowing both to sit on my lap. I then placed one hand on their heads each and continued to pet their heads. A few minutes pass before Ravel and Koneko both burst into the room both staring daggers at Le Fay and Jack.
"What do you two think your doing?" Ravel questioned.
"We were just spending some time with Barisol." Le Fay answered.
"You're both on his lap without my permission." Koneko continued to glare at the spot occupied by the two girls.
"We don't need your permission to sit on mom's lap, it belongs to all of us." Jack said nuzzling into my chest.
"Barisol…" Both Ravel and Koneko say at the same time and I feel as if my life may be in danger.
Oh well, it's just another day in the Sallos household.
AN: I'm back! Sorry for the wait but I needed a bit of a break from writing but now I'm back and better than ever...maybe...maybe not.
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