...Unknown Pov...
An old ruins that had fallen out of use...
That's where we first met her.
That day me, and my partner arrived in the city Lilith at the personal request Ophis.
She informed us of rumors about stuck up nobles who have been seeking potential peerage members in the old maou ruins near Lilith, have been brutally attacked and eaten by a monster.
The purebloods in retaliation had tried many times to subdue the monster without success.
Those who were lucky enough to get away exaggeratedly described the monster as a very sinister human-like creature with blue hair; a terrifying beast wielding a sword that could cut through anything.
But when me, and my partner had gone to the ruins to investigate what we found there was...
A girl. Probably the age of 14 cooking herself a meal near piles of decapitated devils...
Truly a sight to behold.
I wonder what's a girl her age doing in a place like this.
Appraising the girl from a distance she seems human.
However, what caught my attention was the living sword that she's cradling protectively.
No doubt about it the blade continuously emanates holy aura that wraps the whole body of the girl protectively, kinda reminds me of Grayfia's holy demonic aura when she's in her Sacred Gear form.
"Could it be that her sword is a Missing Link tier Sacred Gear too..." Muttering to myself.
"*Whistle* Even though she's introverted my mate sure knows how to gather intel..."
"So this is why Ophis sent us here..." This just got a whole lot more interesting.
Finished admiring the little girl's work, power wells forth throughout my body as I think of what type of Sacred Gear I'll uncover.
"Grayfia stay here. I'm going to try and get to know our monster a little better."
My eyes glow under my mask as I engulf myself with etherial energy to hide my presence. Fueled by my curiosity I head towards the girl, but I was stopped in my tracks by my stern partner.
"Master are you sure it's wise to get close without taking proper caution? Please reconsider calling reinforcements, or I will forcefully accompany you in this ordeal." Grayfia says in a stern tone.
Removing my mask a gentle smile began to form on my face as I raised my hand, gesturing Grayfia to come closer to me, which she mechanically did without a second thought, but when she was close enough...
"*THUD*"
I push her down. run my hands through her silver hair, and gently pressed my lips into hers.
"W-wait, Maste...nnh?!"
"Ninfu...?! Hah, ah?! Maste, nmmh!"
"Mmm." *gasp*"
"L-Listen, Master... I will not be deterred by something like this...I still insist that I should follo-Mmph!"
I cover Grayfia's mouth again.
"Mmm... Mmf"
Only this time it was a deep french kiss where we tangled our tongues, even though she's reluctant in doing this, I could still clearly feel her feelings from this french kiss. Her soft lips and the exquisite smell of her silver hair made me feel like I'm on cloud nine.
"Fumua, Maste-r Hapu?! Juu, fujuu, nmubu..."
Inserting my tongue into Grayfia's mouth without hesitation, I licked it all over, including the membranes, which had become sticky.
"Ha, hafun, no good, you gan't, Master... Hanh! You musn't lick there, the side..."
"Does the side of your tongue feel good, Grayfia? Then I'll lick it!..."
"Ah anh, you gan't. Don't, ah, don, seize mah tongue..."
Shaking her head in refusal, Grayfia tried to pull her tongue back in a panic, but she couldn't do anything since I'm already licking the spot where she feels good in her mouth.
After about a minute of overlapping our tongues, Grayfia's lips left mine. Grayfia began to pout, seemingly dissatisfied by my actions. All the while she can't seem to still shake off what we did, and awkwardly averts eye contact with me.
"Master... that move was sly... Those sort of surprise attacks are unfair."
"*Chuckle* I know, sorry... and thank you for your concern Grayfia."
"But my gut is telling me that I need to convince this one on my own."
"I'll be counting on you to be my lookout outside. I leave my back to you ok partner?" I say as I smile brightly.
After a brief moment hesitation Grayfia concedes to my wish.
"*Sigh*...If that is what you wish..."
"Alright...go. I'll wait outside. Just promise me you'll be careful, ok master?... That sword the girl wields...it's dangerous."
"I know, I know don't worry I will. My maid is such a worrywart~." I wave at Grayfia reassuringly as I walk away.
Leaving Grayfia to watch my back, I once again press on to my target's position.
Reaching the girl's spot, I then proceeded to reaching out for her head.
"*pat* *pat* *rub* *rub* *rub*."
"...!?"
"I came here to investigate about a devil eating monster with blue hair..."
"Tell me girl, would that monster happen to be you?"
"I must say, you're rather quite cute for a monster."
"..kuu!.."
Snapping from her surprised state the girl slaps away my hand, and makes sword stance as she looks at me with vehemence while trembling.
Before she could make a move on me though, my body released a mist like substance as I disappear, only for me to reappear on the same spot where I once was holding her sword.
"nu...!?"
The girl was shocked...I mean I would be too if my sword got taken from right under my nose.
Using the snakes Ophis gave me I restrain the sword from activating any of its ability.
"Nice sword you've got here girl, can you wield this properly?" I asked curiously as I continue to examine the restrained sword in my hands.
"So I'm right...this blade is a Missing Link Sacred Gear.."
Enraged that her companion got taken from her, the girl engulfs herself in light energy and charges towards me at blinding speed.
I use the same technique once again to dodge her assault.
Reappearing behind her I grab ahold of her back and slam her to the floor.
"Looking at your reaction carefully you must really cherish this blade don't you?"
"A single child with a living sword trying to become strong to protect themselves from the world, is it?"
"That's very impressive. However a swordsman who swings his/her sword in self-defense while fearing others, will never be able to gain true strength y'know."
Panting heavily she stood up once again.
"*Huff...*Wheez*... G-give partner back.."
"Sure. here you can have your sword back."
Finished with examining the sword I remove Ophis's snakes from it, and I throw it back to her.
"Eh?" The girl catches her sword while having a dumbfounded expression.
As the girl hugs her blade protectively. She asked.
"Why'd you give partner so easily?"
"Now, now, girl, don't give me that look. Didn't I say I only came to investigate?"
"And besides, it would be deplorable to kill someone who's story has only just begun."
Then in front of the astonished girl, I said out loud.
"I am going to become King who will walk over everything. The King who shall lead Sacred Gear possessors to kill and usurp the power of the Dragon of Revelation Trihexa."
"That's simply impossible, the beast cannot die and can only be sealed." The sword sends to me telephatically.
Unfazed by the sword's words I replied. "Do you really think so? That I am an untalented fool who does not know his place?"
The sword's eyes then look at me intentivley that it feels like it's gazing into my soul.
"In the case that you do succeed killing the Beast of Revelation, tell me, what will you do then?" Questions the sword.
I charismatically replied. "After killing the Beast I will take it's power as my own and use it's power to reignite the Age of Discovery! I will create Bridges that will link to Other Worlds!"
"Something like that is…"
"I can do it! Gather under my wing, Girl and Sword!"
"With these hands I shall infinitely carve my existence upon these beatiful worlds. For the sake of that dream, I shall bear any pain or loss. I shall walk the path of The One that Crosses Worlds! – For that is the very reason why I'am here!"
I need to persuade them that my cause wil be worth it to them too. But will my A+ rank Persuasion be enough to convince a Missing Link possessor?..
Perishing my self doubt, I kneel down in front the astonished girl and cup her chin.
"I will say it again Girl: Your story has just begun it would be a huge shame for you to fall here. If you truly wish to find your worth in this waking world then let me show you the way."
"Umm...You wont mind, if me and partner talk it over first?" The girl says as she fidgets bashfully.
"Sure take all the time you need I'll wait outside." I said as I remove my hands from her chin and completely turned to face my back at her.
I left the ruins and by the side of the entrance was Grayfia. The girl seems to distrust devils, so there was no way I could let Grayfia accompany me to her. With no other choice, I told her to stay outside to be lookout.
"Good work, Master."
"*Chuckle* It wasn't much. What about you? Thanks for enduring."
I said and wiped her mouth. My fingers became stained in blood. Most likely, Grayfia must have resisted her instincts to come to my aid when she sensed the girl was trying to hit me. And thus, she must have bit her lips to bear with it. There were no scars left behind since she was at least capable of healing herself.
"I am truly unworthy of such kindness." She lowered her head deeply.
In the past when Ophis issued a faction meeting, Grayfia had unnecessarily protected me on the spur of the moment and instead created a bigger commotion within the meeting. My Other Half is sometimes inflexible. Well, since she was able to put up with it this time, she does have the wit to not repeat her mistakes, so I doubt this would be a problem.
"Anyway, did you hear everything from here?"
As I whispered into her ears, I twisted my stained finger inside of her her lips. My finger was wrapped in the softness of her lips and then, the finger was cleansed comfortably by her warm and moist tongue.
"Un…...buhaa...Yes, all we have to do now is wait for her decision."
Grayfia replied while carefully wiping my finger, which had been pulled out from her mouth, with her handkerchief.
"Exactly. I hope she makes the right choice..."
It would leave bitter taste in my mouth extracting a Sacred Gear from someone so young after all...
A few minutes pass and the silhouette of the Girl could be seen looking around outside to check if I'm still here. After which, She walked towards me, and said.
"From this day forth, Xenovia Astra shall raise partner's blade in your name."
"Please treat us well Ōsama Sensei."
"Larx is sleeping at the moment but he sends his regards as well Sensei."
The girl who introduced herself as Xenovia bowed like a knight, and I quietly nodded in approval.
And so...that was how I acquired the piece that I sought for my Zealot Faction.
Gloassary Corner
Persuasion - is a composite Skill consisting of a person's charm as well as the natural talent to influence a person's beliefs, attitudes, intentions, motivations, or behaviors.
Ōsama Sensei - means Teacher King.
Missing Link Sacred Gears - A.K.A The missing link between Man and God. Also known as The Lost Tools of Supremacy.
Missing Links are unique Legendary-tier Sacred Gears, each having capabilities capable of overpowering gods and satans easily. Compared to a Longinus Sacred Gears that are only capable of killing gods and satans, Missing Link Sacred gears have the abilities to grow insanely stronger with the targets being entities who are aware of the supernatural world, There are even Missing Link Sacred Gears that can bend angels and devils to the user's will. This class of Sacred Gears are also known as the tools that reign over god. There are an unknown number of Missing Link Sacred Gears in total, since almost nothing about them have been documented in the supernatural world yet.
The Age of Discovery also known as The Age of Exploration was the golden age of adventurers.