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Tales of the Multiverse Bit 196

"Get her! Make sure that she is dead!"

Andy the Ragdoll ordered as Alexander the Stuff Tiger, Jack-in-the-Box, Teddie and the rest of the Toy Factory charges towards Karasu and the failed conqueror is more than ready to fight back.

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After a span of a few hundred years of tyrannical rule, the Arcadia Empire was overthrown in a coup d'etat.

The one who achieved that was a Solitary Machine Dragon.

Even now, the true identity of that knight remains a mystery.

Full of fear and respect, the people would tell the tale of this Drag-Knight, whom they called, the Black Hero.

Drag-Ride are machine dragons.

Ancient weapons excavated from the ruins.

Since then, their structure has hardly been well-documented.

Due to the trends and the autocratic system of the old empire, their use was mostly prohibited to women.

Since the establishment of the new kingdom with the Coup D'État five years ago, it was proven that the compatibility aptitude of women with the Drag-Rides was far above that of men.

There are rare species even among them, and the ones who possessing high performance were called Divine Drag-Ride.

In addition, user of Drag-Rides are called "Drag-Knights".

"Oi..." a voice cried out, "Let me out!" it pleaded, "I swear what I did was an accident!" it insisted.

In a dungeon cell inside the Royal Officer Academy that is located somewhere at the Cross Field City Fortress and inside the aforementioned cell, we see Darren Cross all chained-up on a bricked wall.

Darren is currently wearing his pink-colored jumpsuit with a gray sweater wrapped around his waist, and wears a red & blue sneakers.

How did Darren got into this situation?

Days ago, the Cross Guards we're given a mission to the Cross Field City Fortress to eliminate the Emotionless that were detected in the aforementioned area.

And on their third night in the city, the team were chasing a group of humanoid-like rabbit Emotionless and Darren found himself separated from his team when he chased one towards the Royal Officer Academy's rooftop, and while running, Darren broke through the roof and fell down into a hot bathroom filled with naked females.

And going with the cliche situation, you know how things ended up for the poor sap.

"Oi..." Darren whined loudly "... if your still keeping me in here then at least give me a harmonica to play with." he requested, "I'm getting bored here..." he commented.

Truth to be told, Darren can easily escape by just breaking the chains however not wanting to cause any more trouble, intentionally or not, he decided to refrain himself from doing so.

As Darren to mutter in despair, a figure entered the dungeon and stood before his cell.

The figure is a teenage girl with a fair complexion and a curvaceous frame, she had a shoulder length blue hair and she had dark blue eyes. She wears a white long-sleeved cropped shirt with white shoulder patches and golden trimmings over a white ruffled-buttoned shirt with a frilly collar and a blue tie, she wears a blue buttoned tail-coated corset with triangle shaped flaps and golden trimmings, a dark-blue pleated skirt with black & white hemlines and white frills, she wears black tights and black laced boots. She had a black belt and a sword wrapped around her waist. This is Shalice Baltshift.

Triad and Royal Officer Academy Student

Shalice Baltshift

"Hey you, little deviant." Shalice called out.

"Not little." Darren grumbled in annoyance.

"The headmistress wants to meet you." Shalice relayed, "So, don't try anything funny or else." she warned.

"With everything that happen last night..." Darren reminded, "... ya think I still had the guts to do something?" he questioned in disbelief.


A few minutes later, we see Shalice alongside another figure escorting Darren across a long hallway with his hands still tied up while being watched by many girls that they walked past-by.

The figure is a teenage girl with a fair complexion and a slender frame, she had a neck-length light-brown hair tied in a high ponytail by a white ribbon and she had yellow-colored eyes. She wears a white long-sleeved cropped shirt with white shoulder patches and golden trimmings over a white ruffled-buttoned shirt with a frilly collar and a red tie, she wears a blue buttoned tail-coated corset with triangle shaped flaps and golden trimmings, a dark-blue pleated skirt with black & white hemlines and white frills, she wears black folded socks and black & white folded shoes. She had a black belt and a sword wrapped around her waist. This is Tillfur Lilmit.

Triad and Royal Officer Academy Student

Tillfur Lilmit

"I feel like a circus attraction." Darren grumbled in annoyance.

Tillfur looks at him with a grin, "Breaking inside this school's bathroom here..." she stated, "... you sure have a lot of nerves, don't you?'' she mused.

"I lost my nerves years ago." Darren jabbed with a blank look.

"Cut it out, Tillfar.'' Shalice chastised.

"Why does this always had to happen to me." Darren cried in his thoughts.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the front door of the headmistress' office, Shalice opened the door and all three of them went inside where a figure is seen waiting for them behind a mahogany desk.

The figure is a young woman with a fair complexion, she had a slender waist and large breasts, she had a shoulder-length pink tied in a low ponytail by a black string and she had a golden-colored eyes. She wears a white shoulder cape with golden trimmings over a blue shoulderless top with golden trimming and a white long-sleeved collared shirt, she wears a calf-length skirt over black tights and black high heels. This is Relie Aingram and is the headmistress of the Royal Officer Academy.

Royal Officer Academy Headmistress

Relie Aingram

"Welcome to the Academy!" Relie greeted, "You must be Darren Cross, the leader of the Cross Guards, a team that Sir Louie sends here to deal with some out of this world situations." she pointed out with a smile.

Darren looks at her in utter surprise, "Eh?" he uttered, "You know Louie?" he asked.

Relie nodded in response, ''Yes, I know him for quite sometime and I know about the organization that you are a part of." she stated in confirmation, "Plus..." "... it is I who contacted your organization about the current situation here.'' she revealed.

"But Headmistress!" Shalice argued.

"Don't worry, he can be trusted." Relie reassured, "I'm good friends with their higher-ups." she shared.

"What do you mean by the organization that he is a part of?" Tillfur inquired in confusion.

"That's the first time I ever heard of that." Shalice admitted.

Relie giggled in response while Darren began to explain about the Heroes Coalitions, the existence of the Mulitverse, the Emotionless and his team's current mission, and this surprised the two girls down to the bone.

"No way...'' Tillmit gasped.

"He's not from this world..." Shalice uttered.

Relie nodded in response, "Um!" she confirmed with a smile.

Before anyone could speak, the office's door is slammed open with two figures came barging in while three more followed them from behind and from the outside, a large number of girls are seen observing the current situation.

The first figure is a teenage girl with a fair complexion and a slender frame, she had a long blonde hair tied in a ponytail on the left side by a black ribbon lace and she had crimson-colored eyes. She wears a white long-sleeved cropped shirt with white shoulder patches and golden trimmings over a white ruffled-buttoned shirt with a frilly collar and a red tie, she wears a blue buttoned tail-coated corset with triangle shaped flaps and golden trimmings, a dark-blue pleated skirt with black & white hemlines and white frills, she wears a black thigh-high socks with golden-colored frilled trims and black folded shoes with sharp points. This is Lisesharte Atismata, also known Lisha.

Princess of the New Kingdom of Atismata and Royal Officer Academy Student

Lisesharte Atismata

The second figure is a teenage girl with a fair complexion, she had a buxom figure and large breasts, she had a waist-length flowing blonde hair with a black headband on top and she had blue-colored eyes. She wears a white long-sleeved cropped shirt with white shoulder patches and golden trimmings over a white ruffled-buttoned shirt with a frilly collar and a red tie, she wears a blue buttoned tail-coated corset with triangle shaped flaps and golden trimmings, a dark-blue pleated skirt with black & white hemlines and white frills, she wears black thigh-high socks and black laced boots. This is Celistia Ralgris, also known as Celes.

Four Great Nobles Member and Royal Officer Academy Student

Celistia Ralgris

The third figure is a teenage girl with a pretty tall stature, she had a fair complexion and a thin frame, she had a waist-length light blue held by a black trimmed ribbon on top of her head and she had cold-light blue eyes. She wears a white long-sleeved cropped shirt with white shoulder patches and golden trimmings over a white ruffled-buttoned shirt with a frilly collar and a red tie, she wears a blue buttoned tail-coated corset with triangle shaped flaps and golden trimmings, a dark-blue pleated skirt with black & white hemlines and white frills, she wears black tights and black folded shoes. This is Krulcifer Einfolk.

Einfolk Household Member and Royal Officer Academy Student

Krulcifer Einfolk

The fourth figure is a teenage girl with a well-endowed figure, she had a fair complexion and large bust, she had a short pink hair tied into pigtails by black ribbons with an ahoge on top and she had a sleepy golden-colored eyes. She wears a white long-sleeved cropped shirt with white shoulder patches and golden trimmings over a white ruffled-buttoned shirt with a frilly collar and a red tie, she wears a blue buttoned tail-coated corset with triangle shaped flaps and golden trimmings, a dark-blue pleated skirt with black & white hemlines and white frills, she wears black high high socks with golden trims and black laced boots. She had a black belt and a pink-colored sword wrapped around her waist. This is Philphie Aingram, she is the younger sister of Relie Aingram.

Royal Officer Academy Student

Philphie Aingram

The fifth figure is a teenage boy with a fair complexion and a slim frame, he had a short silver hair and he had silver-colored eyes. He wears a white long-sleeved cropped shirt with white shoulder patches and golden trimmings over a white ruffled-buttoned shirt with a frilly collar and a red tie, he wears a blue buttoned tail-coated corset with triangle shaped flaps and golden trimmings, black pants and brown laced boots. He also wears a black collar around his neck. This is Lux Arcadia.

Chore Prince of New Kingdom of Atismata and Royal Officer Academy Student

Lux Arcadia

"Wait a second!" Lisha interrupted, "We haven't approve for something like this!" she declared.

"Headmistress!" Celes called out, "Just what the heck is the meaning of all of this?!" she demanded.

"Lisha-san! Celes-san!" Lux called out, "Please clam down!" he pleaded.

"Fufufu~" Krulcifer chuckled, "This is quite interesting." she mused.

Philphie then let's out a yawn, "Lu-chan..." she uttered, "I want to eat cake...'' she whispered.

"Headmistress!" Lisha called out, "What's gotten into your mind and letting this perverted so-called "man" walk around in the school grounds?!" she demanded.

"And why are you believing this degenerate?" Celes added, "Multiverse?" she uttered, "Heroes Coalitions?" she added, "That's just foolishness!" she exclaimed.

"Hey, you guys were eavesdropping!" Darren admonished.

Lisesharte then pointed her finger at Darren, "I suggest that we hand him to authority and have him executed!" she beckoned.

"Lisha-san!" Lux called out in panic, "That's a bit too extreme!" he pointed out.

Darren's eyes then widen in fear, "Execution?!'' he squawked, "Noooooo!" he wailed, "Please no!" he pleaded in panic, "Anything but that!" he furthered, "I don't wanna die yet!" he cried out, "I got so many things in my stupid life that I haven't go to do?!" he reasoned.


In an office somewhere in Neo-City, we see Darren sitting behind a desk while on the telephone.

"Hang on, I'll transfer your call~" Darren beckoned with a smile.


"Okay!" Darren shouted, "First things first..." he uttered, "I don't work in any call center!" he clarified, "And second, who imagine that?" he questioned when one girl from the far back raised her hand, "Thank you very much, you had quite an imagination." he expressed in disbelief, "But it baffles me that you know a call center." he commented.

"Anyway..." Lisha uttered, "We need to punish him!" she demanded.

"I assure you, Miss Lisha, this young man has good intentions." Relie replied, "Plus, what he said is all true and I will vouch for that.'' she stated.

"Then show us proof that he's not from this world." Celistia challenged.

"I would love to present evidence if I still had my tablet me." Darren replied, "Which by the way..." he trailed, "... you girls confiscated.'' he pointed out.

"Oh!" Rella quipped, "You mean this." she pointed out while bringing out his tablet from her desk, "I'm surprised that it's still working after getting drench in hot water." she commented before handing the device back to him.

"It's waterproof." Darren answered, "Okay..." he breathed out, 'Where do I begin...'' he trailed.

Darren then began to explain about the tablet, showing them games, apps and pictures, and afterwards, Darren started explaining about the Heroes Coalitions, the details about Gifts and Blesseds, the Emotionless, the Multiverse and his team's current mission. His simple explanation was more than enough for them to believe him but Lisesharte and Celistia are still mad at him.

"All right, we believe you." Celes conceded, "But that still doesn't excuse you from dropping in the bath house last night!" she pointed out.

"I told you that was an accident!" Darren insisted, "I was chasing a rabbit-like Emotionless running on two legs when I suddenly crashed through the roof of the bath house!" he explained.

Relia giggled, "Well I do understand that it was an accident but Miss Celistia does have a point." she admitted, "Okay then..." she uttered, "I'll be leaving the punishment to the girls who are the victims of the incident." she concluded with a smile.

Darren looks at her in utter disbelief, "Ya got to be shittin' me?!" he exclaimed.

Krulcifer then leans on Lux, "Seems familiar?'' she reminded.

Lux let's out a sigh, "Please..." he uttered, "... don't remind me.'' he pleaded.

Lisesharte then let's out a smirk, "Well then!" she exclaimed, "Since you came from a place filled with fighters then I challenged you to duel!" she challenged to which surprised the pink-haired knight, "If you win, we will forgive your actions last night but if I win, you will be arrested and be executed as well!" she declared with the girls squealing in delight.

"Miss Lisha!" Lux called out, "That is too much!" he exclaimed in panic.

"This will be interesting." Shalice mused.

"She can surely beat that man!" Tillfur exclaimed with a grin.

"So, what do you say, Mister Cross?'' Relia inquired.

Darren slumps his shoulder down, "Do I even had a choice?" he uttered in surrender.

Lisesharte crossed her arms, "Tell this to the entire academy!" she beckoned, "There will be an exhibition between the princess of the new kingdom and a random fighter." she announced.

"Princess?" Darren uttered in confusion.

"Lisesharte Atismata!" Lisha introduced herself, "That's my name and the first queen of the New Kingdom!" she revealed.

"Jesus Christ!" Darren cursed in shock before turning to Relie, "Can I contact my teammates?'' he requested in panic.

"Feel free to do so." Relia beckoned.

Darren then pressed a button on his tablet, "Hello?" he called out, "Anyone there?" he inquired.

"Hey Darren!" the voice of Raya Amanda answered, much to everyone's awe, "Where have ya been?" she asked, "We've been looking all over for ya!?'' she stated.

"Sorry..." Darren apologized, "... but I just got myself involved in a very serious trouble." he shared with a tired expression.

"Ugh..." Raya groaned loudly, "... what did you do this time?" she questioned.

"I swear it was an accident!" Darren insisted, "I was just running after that damn rabbit-like Emotionless while hopping from one roof to another and all of sudden, I lost my footing and crashed through a roof and into an all girl's bath house..." he explained, "And you can all guess what happens next." he concluded with a blank look.

"How are you gonna get yourself out from that situation?'' Raya asked.

"The princess here challenged me in a duel where if I win I get scot free but I feel lose, I go to jail and get executed." Darren explained with chattering teeth.

Then the voice of Chad Mordetzky let's out a loud laughter, "Aahahahahaha!" he hollered, "Men!" he mused, "What's up with you and making princesses angry?!" he asked in amusement.

"Shut it, playboy!" Darren spatted, "Look, I'm in a dire situation here!" he pointed out, "So, I need one of you to send me my sword and armor.'' he requested.

"That's what you get for leaving your stuffs in the inn." the voice of Laura Bodewig chastised.

"Just..." Darren uttered, "... just bring me my equipment." he pleaded in frustration.

"Don't worry, dude!" the voice of Sandalwood reassured, "I'll bring it to you as fast as I can!" he declared with Darren imagining the Eco-Kid giving him a thumbs-up.

"Thanks." Darren expressed in gratitude before hanging up and then releasing a sigh.

"I can tell that you're teammates are quite unique from their voices' perspective.'' Relia commented.

Lisesharte then got in front of him, "Is there anything you wanna say before our duel?'' she asked with a prideful look.

Darren looks at her with a blank look, "For a man like me..." he uttered, "... every day life is like a haunted house." he stated.

Everyone stares at him for his weird statement.

A/N: Inspired from someonestupED, damnlastwords, Jamesdean5842, Hope the Victor and Ace Neptune. All OCs and concepts not created by moi were given permission for me to use by it's respected creators.