On his way to his parents' house, Light abruptly halted mid-flight.
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[The Chosen of Fortune, Makoto Itou, has appeared. The following mission options have been activated.]
[System Information:]
Option I: Subdue the Chosen of Fortune. The reward is 500 Fortune Points and 2,500 Fate Points. Additional rewards will be calculated differently.
Option II: Kill the Chosen of Fortune. The reward is 1,000 Fortune Points and 5,000 Fate Points. Additional rewards will be calculated differently.
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Immediately after, Makoto Itou's scenario also appeared. Light saw it and frowned. Without hesitation, he made his choice.
[Host, you have chosen Option II]
From a distance, Light spotted the Chosen of Fortune, Makoto; an attractive young man with a slightly lean build and average height. His black hair and amber eyes gave him a mysterious and intriguing appearance.
[Shadow Jump]!
The moment Light appeared in front of Makoto, he sent him into his [Inner World].
Floating back in the air, no one noticed that a person had just vanished.
In the [Inner World], Light appeared and saw Makoto visibly shaken.
He was just a lower-level Chosen of Fortune, possessing a pitiful 120 Fortune Points. However, the reward for killing such a guy was incredibly tempting. Moreover, in the [Inner World], who would know he had committed the act? After all, there wouldn't be anybody to tell the tale.
Moreover, it was far from cameras, and he had been quick enough.
"W-Who are you?" Makoto inquired, his legs shaking as if they were made of bamboo.
Light looked at him coldly and indifferently. Then, he opened his mouth, and a powerful infernal blaze erupted from within.
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[Congratulations! The mission to exterminate the Chosen of Fortune, Makoto Itou, has been completed. Rewards are being calculated...]
[The Fortune level of the Chosen of Fortune did not drop to 0. The reward drop was not activated. You have obtained a Fortune Treasure Chest. You have received a total of 1,000 Fortune Points and 5,000 Fate Points.]
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'I didn't get an extra chest because I didn't drain his Fortune Points, right? Well, I didn't want to waste time on that anyway,' Light coldly thought.
Makoto's life and death didn't affect him at all. For someone like him, Light would kill without batting an eye.
'Open the Fortune Treasure Chest!'
Light commanded in his mind.
He was curious about the kind of reward he would get this time. Last time, he received the Villain's Halo, which helped him tackle the issue of Fortune Backlash, even though he had killed a Chosen of Fortune who hadn't had his Fortune Points depleted.
What would he receive this time?
He eagerly anticipated the rewards.
With a flash of golden light, a golden chest appeared before his eyes and burst with a bang!
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[Congratulations on your great luck.]
[You have received: [Fortune Plunderer Card] x3 – [Master Chef Seed] x1]
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"... Huh, okay." Light didn't have much to say.
He clicked just to confirm, and then the Master Chef Seed information appeared.
Description: The individual who swallows this Master Chef Seed will become extraordinarily proficient in cooking, surpassing even the most talented chefs. Not only will they be able to prepare tasty dishes, but they will also present them in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Without hesitation, Light took the seed and swallowed it. Soon, the culinary knowledge within the Master Chef Seed merged with him.
Suddenly, a wave of information flooded Light's mind, and he gained insights into the culinary expertise contained in the Master Chef Seed. And this knowledge was acquired instantly.
'System, will the heroines from School Days be able to hear my inner voice from now on?'
[Yes. However, if you wish, you can deactivate it, so they won't hear. Host, do you want to deactivate?]
'Deactivate it,' Light commanded.
[Done]
'Okay, spend a thousand Fate Points and evolve the mystic skill: Light Ferry.'
At that moment, a brilliant light enveloped his body. It felt as if the entire universe was concentrated within him. He felt his body becoming lighter, his mind clearer, and his energy multiplying. His "Light Ferry" skill had evolved into "Star-Crossing Light."
[Star-Crossing Light: The energy of light can now be manipulated on astronomical levels, allowing the user not only to imbue objects with light energy and control the surrounding light, but also to command the light from stars and other celestial bodies. One of the most potent properties of this skill is its cumulative multiplier. Upon activation, the user can double the potency of any object or being, up to a limit of 10 applications.]
Usage examples:
Shooting Star: The user channels starlight into an object and throws it at high speed, hitting the enemy with the force of a shooting star.
Starlight Armor: The user creates a suit of light around their body, increasing their physical and magical resistance and allowing them to fly.
Solar Blast: The user concentrates sunlight in their hands and hurls it at the enemy, causing a solar energy explosion.
Astral Light Blade: The user creates a light blade with the cutting power of a legendary blade. The blade can be extended at the user's will, allowing for ranged attacks.
Stellar Seal: The user forms a light seal that can be used to seal spells or an enemy's magical powers.
Invisibility: The user imbues their clothes with light energy and dims the light intensity to the point of becoming nearly invisible. This lets the user approach enemies undetected or escape from a perilous situation.
Reflective Defense: The user imbues a shield with light energy, enhancing its reflectivity. When an enemy attacks with an energy beam, the shield reflects the attack back at the attacker.
Stellar Multiplier: Applying the multiplier to a weapon with 1,000 power, on the first application the power would become 2,000, on the second 4,000, on the third 8,000, and so on up to the limit of 10 times. This multiplier also enhances the user's strength, speed, and resilience similarly, allowing an increase of up to 1,024 times the original value after 10 applications.
In a sudden burst of ecstasy, a surge of untamed energy circulated through every fiber of Light's body. His eyes glinted intensely, and with a palpable liveliness, he exclaimed: "Hahaha! Simply sublime, a feeling like no other!" The laughter, genuine and vibrant, echoed through the surroundings, showcasing his elation.
The information dancing before his eyes were like rare gems. They indicated various ways to harness the new power he had acquired. Even though these methods were just suggestions from the system, Light recognized the latent potential. The "Stellar Multiplier", in particular, caught his eye, almost as if it pulsed in resonance with his desires.
However, he was aware of the limitations. Even though the power of ten applications seemed tempting, the vast amount of energy required to reach it was daunting. "Maybe I can achieve eight or nine applications," he pondered. The idea that there was still room for growth thrilled him, but he also knew the next evolution would come at a cost: 10,000 Fate Points. For now, though, his satisfaction with his current state of power was fantastic.
Determined to maximize his new potential, Light invested 100 Fate Points and, with a deliberate move, acquired an [Advanced Training Card] that would last for 100 days. He was resolute: he would master the techniques suggested by the system during this period.
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Returning to the real world, Light resumed his flight towards his parents' house.
As he landed on the property, Light retracted his Devil wings and took out the house key.
Unlocking the door, Light stopped suddenly.
{This aura... How can it be from those two? And that direction... Issei Hyoudou's house?}
Light locked the door again, spread a pair of demonic wings, and took off, but not before imbuing his clothes with light energy, dimming the light's intensity to the point of becoming nearly invisible.
In moments, he arrived.
{Indeed, they are Irina Shidou and Xenovia Quarta. Tsk, two more girls from Issei Hyoudou's harem have shown up. Did Issei leave school early because of them? And why did they show up so soon? In the original plot, they would only appear long after Rias ended her engagement with Riser Phenex...}
Standing outside Issei Hyoudou's house, Light could sense the presence of the two and the Holy Swords.
{Don't tell me, they found out Issei has the Longinus and came to kill her? Otherwise... Maybe they want to bring Issei to their side?}
When he communicated using his inner voice, he felt a fluctuation in their emotions, even without face-to-face contact. Light, in his current form, could sense this subtle shift in emotional fluctuation.
Inside Issei's house, Xenovia exchanged glances with Irina, and then the two silently agreed.
After saying their goodbyes, they left under Issei's astonished and slightly perverted gaze. Even after transforming into a woman, his sexual preference remained the same. Discovering that his childhood friend was, in fact, a girl - and a very beautiful one at that - Issei was overjoyed. However, regarding what they told him, he was utterly lost.
After Xenovia and Irina left, they crossed the gate, and then...
"Start running." Xenovia ordered aloud.
"Yes!" Irina began running alongside Xenovia.
'Heh, so this is what they planned?' Light found it a bit amusing, as he had no intent of harming them, but found it interesting and decided to follow them.
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