It was an unforeseen event: Misa Amane had traveled back in time.
This brought new perspectives. If Misa was back, it was likely she still had feelings for him. However, this thought also troubled him. She had always shown immense jealousy, even going so far as to declare previously, "I will never allow you to be with other women. If I witness such a thing, I will kill them."
Would she dare confront Lala and Himari? Logic suggested yes, but is she capable? That's where the story shifts. Even using the Shinigami eyes, Misa stood no chance against Himari and Lala, beings far more powerful than average humans.
Regarding the Death Note...
In experiments with Issei and Ghi Bree, Light noticed a potency increase in the object after he performed an enchantment, acting like a sort of curse. But could Misa perform a similar spell? It seemed doubtful.
What truly intrigued him was Misa's silence. Why hadn't she sought him out yet? Was she secretly planning something? Either way, he wasn't overly alarmed.
There's a good chance she hasn't even obtained the Death Note yet.
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[Host, you have chosen Option I. With the assistance of the system, Misa Amane's past prior to her return will be unveiled.]
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Before his eyes, a sequence of events unveiled Misa Amane's life, akin to a film projection. The narrative was strikingly similar to the anime he knew so well, with slight distinct nuances. Without a doubt, Misa had taken her own life, and, either through a twist of fate or a temporal turnaround, had returned to the past, prior to her first encounter with the Death Note.
However, a strange incongruity was present: she had already come across the Death Note the day before, and from all appearances, she had already used the Death Note for revenge.
Reflecting on the event, Light tried not to assign undue weight to the situation. He understood, perhaps more than anyone, how overwhelming the thirst for revenge could be. Hadn't he himself walked a similar path in his previous life, especially after the tragic death of Little Fifteen?
Nevertheless, it was clear he would need to construct a careful approach to deal with Misa and the implications of her actions.
[You control my mind... You control my mind! You pull me down, Watch me while I'm burning for this love. And now, I'm dying slowly, but I feel so good inside... You control my mind...you control my mind! Somehow you like to see me crying for this love. And now, I'm dying slowly, but I feel so good inside ... You control my mind...you control my mind!]
In the midst of silence, Misa's harmonious voice began to resonate in Light's mind, enveloping him with its melody.
'Is she singing with her inner voice?' Light questioned, surprised, trying to discern the hidden meaning within the song's lyrics. A growing unease befell him as he realized that the words sung by Misa alluded to him. 'Why did she choose this moment to sing this?'
Quickly, Light assessed Misa and, even with the presence of the Shinigami beside her, he saw her, at her core, as a vulnerable human, with no significant power to defend herself should he decide to act against her.
He feared that Misa, in her impulsiveness, might inadvertently reveal compromising information.
Allow her inner voice to be heard and play with fate? He surely wouldn't. Although, at most, they would look at him differently, Light thought: 'System, is it possible to make it so that instead of hearing her inner voice, she starts hearing my inner voice?'
[It is possible, 100 Destiny Points are required]
'Do it.' Light didn't blink an eye at spending that amount.
[Done.]
Misa currently had 950 Fortune Points. She had even more points than Rias, although she wasn't even half of Lala's, it was still a considerable amount.
Light ran a test.
{Looking at her, I realized she doesn't differ much from her anime portrayal: long blonde hair, which she typically ties up, just like now. And her eyes are a not-so-intense shade of blue. In the anime, she often dons gothic clothing and numerous black accessories; now, she's sporting the same style... Indeed, not much different, but strange. Why has the Shinigami, Rem, already met her so soon? As expected, the plot at this point is also a mess}
Misa, who was attending a photo shoot with Rem beside her, but out of sight to all... or almost all, looked around, seemingly searching for someone or something.
She hadn't made a mistake; she knew that voice all too well. She dreams of that voice every night; there's no way she could be wrong. It was Light's voice!
Yet, where was he? Why couldn't she find him even though she could hear his voice? Was she hallucinating about him again?
Of course, even Rem couldn't locate Light; his invisibility had reached an extreme level. He wouldn't be easily seen.
{Whenever I think of Misa, I recall the unwavering loyalty she always demonstrated in the anime. Regardless of challenges, she was always there, believing in me, even when the entire world was against us. Deep down, I knew I could never offer her what she truly desired: genuine, reciprocal love. As much as I appreciated her dedication, my mind was always focused on my mission. Now, confronted with her presence once more, I wonder: is there a way for me to reciprocate her devotion?}
Light pondered while maintaining a discreet stance, observing Misa. Although he primarily constructed this thought for her, it wasn't entirely devoid of sincerity. He genuinely admired Misa's dedication, and in a perfect world, would've wished to reciprocate somehow. But in the intricate chess game of his life, it was hard to tell if such a move would be wise.
Misa paused her photo shoot momentarily, appearing briefly disoriented. Her eyes were searching for something, perhaps some way to confirm the voice's origin she'd just heard. In her heart, a mix of hope and despair began to blossom.
For her part, Rem observed Misa with an inscrutable expression, trying to discern what might be happening to the human she had vowed to protect.
Light, noting Misa's reaction, decided it was time to make a move. He'd need to strike a balance between revealing himself and maintaining his secure position.
The game had started, and each move now would determine the fate of those involved.
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[Congratulations, Host! You successfully subdued the Chosen of Fortune, Misa Amane! As a reward, you received 1,000 Fortune Value Points and 5,000 Destiny Points.
[Processing all accumulated bonuses...]
[The subjugate-drop rule has been activated; the Fortune of the Chosen of Fortune, Misa Amane, has transferred to you. As a result, you acquired an additional Celestial Treasure Chest.]
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"..."
'Does this work? How can she be so easy?' Light felt that life no longer made sense. He merely spoke a few words, and she was already subdued, completely swayed to his side?
He had already planned to use the inner voice to gradually subdue her, but after using it only twice, she already surrendered to him? Was it because she went back in time and was already submissive to him, and his voice in her mind was just a trigger?
Honestly, this caught him off guard.
It took him a few minutes to carefully process this, but then he concluded what he initially thought, she was so easily subdued because she already had strong emotions for him.
Quickly, he delved into the interface of his System's Warehouse, pulling out an invaluable object: the [System's Reward Calculation Multiplication Card].
Firmly, he visualized the card's activation, his wish resonating silently through space.
And almost immediately, golden words floated before him: Edit the following as randomly calculated based on the [System's Reward Calculation Multiplication Card]:
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[System's Reward Calculation Multiplication Card successfully activated! Congratulations, Host! Your rewards have just been multiplied by ten times.]
[Reprocessing your current merits...]
[Processing conclusion reveals a significant increase: 10,000 Points of Fortune Value and an impressive 50,000 Points of Destiny are now in your possession!]
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"..."
Light was already tired of being speechless. This was ridiculous. Was his luck that high? Maybe he should play the lottery?
He practically spent 100 Destiny points to win 50,000 and even another 10,000 of Fortune. Although 1 [System's Reward Calculation Multiplication Card] was used in the process, it was a small price to pay for such a large reward.
'100,000 Destiny points and 20,000 Fortune points...' With this amount, he could easily advance to the Super Devil rank, both in body and in power, if he converted his Fortune into Destiny points...
He wasn't even sure if he still had the determination to gradually increase his power using the special training room. Maybe he should just become a Super Devil?
No, no...
Even though these points came easily this time, there's no guarantee it'll always be like this. For now, he can act calmly. If it's truly necessary, he can choose to advance in strength at that moment.
After reflecting on this and calming down, he then thought of the chest and decided to open it. With a thought, he ordered the chest to be opened.
A golden splendor illuminated the space around him, and the majestic golden chest materialized in front of his eyes, opening with a resounding sound.
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[Outstanding, Host! Your luck truly knows no bounds! You obtained: [Plot Alteration Card] x2, [Plot Thief Card] x2, [Random Ability Thief Card] x3, [Shinigami Eyes] 1x!]
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Looking at the information about the Shinigami Eyes, which stated that they allow the user to see the names and lifespans of people in exchange, half of the user's lifespan will be reduced if these eyes are used. It simply wasn't worth it.
Maybe if he used it while still human, and then reincarnated as a Devil, it would have a lesser effect, as life would be extended when becoming a Devil. But using it already as a Devil, there was no advantage. Not to mention, the abilities it provides weren't enticing for Light, who has the Abyss Eyes that can still be evolved.
If evolved, it might be even better than the Shinigami Eyes.
'System, is it possible to discard this item for points?'
Even if he doesn't use it, he didn't want to give it to someone else.
[No, but the side effects of the Shinigami Eyes can be removed for 100 Destiny points.]
'If I use it as a Devil, is there a chance of some kind of mutation?' Light asked.
[No, since you've already become one, but there would have been if it was before you became a Reincarnated Devil.]
'... Okay, remove the side effect from the eyes.' Light decided.
As for using them, he had no intention to. When he has his own pieces and wants to bring someone into his group, he might as well give them the Shinigami Eyes for the possibility of evolving into something better upon becoming a Reincarnated Devil.
Either way, he was more than satisfied with the reward he currently received.
'By the way, with my current Fortune, wouldn't it be difficult for something bad to happen to me?' Light mused with a slight smile on his face.
[Fortune Points are simply the System's method to calculate rewards and penalties, an illusory existence. It was converted into these numbers by the host, for easy understanding. Since the host is an anomaly and doesn't belong to this world, even if all your Fortune Points disappeared, you would not be impacted in any way, not with your life, past, or encounters...]
This certainly felt like a cold shower, but why did he still feel so lucky?
Upon reflection, in the draw, the prize could multiply up to 100 times. Perhaps, what seems like a large sum now might not be so significant in the near future.
Regardless, he wouldn't let that affect his life. It seems that, even though Fortune Value Points don't directly determine his luck, he remains a fortunate individual.
In reality, he had the option to consecrate himself as a 'King' and obtain his pieces without relying on third parties.
The total cost to become a 'King' with the Devil's Pieces would be 6,000 Destiny Points.
It might not seem like much to him right now, but one needs to remember that even the Sacred Gear he acquired cost only 500 Destiny Points...
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