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' ' – character thinking
"" - character speaking
[SYSTEM SPEAKING[System speaking]
BOLD – author notes
Awakening:
"Wh-what's happening to me?" I questioned. My head throbbed as I slowly rose to my feet. The aching continued as I slowly stumbled towards to only land on my knees as I fell to the floor. Memories entered my mind. 'These aren't mine, no these are someone else's' I thought to myself as the throbbing subsided.
I was Carl Smith, aspiring paeleontology student, and now I was... someone else. "Malum Buer, the last member of my house" I voice not my familiar to mine left my lips as I spoke. My eyes widened slightly to hearing the change. "Why? Why am I here?" I questioned again to the empty room.
[DING
SYSTEM INITIALISING!
27%
68%
DING
SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED!
CONGRATULATIONS HOST! YOU HAVE RECEIVED A NEW CHANCE AT LIFE! NEW MEMORIES HAVE BEEN DOWNLOADED AUTOMATICALLY]
"What? A system?" I spoke out as I looked up at the glowing screen. Pausing slightly I asked the question plaguing my new mind. "Why am I here? Why have you bound to me?"
[DING!
QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ASKED!
ACTIVATING PERSONALITY SUBROUTINES TO ANSWER THE HOST'S QUESTION!
Hello host. Congratulations on awakening the system!
To answer your questions, there was an accident in your original world. A gamer's experiment ripped open a hole in your reality. And you who were stood next to it was instantly killed. The higher gamers have inducted you into our group due to this. I am here to be your companion.
Be warned host - this is a rushed job, and so fragments from all over the multiverse have been used to form this world while the rest of your available multiverse is constructed for you.]
"So I died due to some.. experiment? What kind fucking experiment did that fucker do to rip open reality?" I called out to the system.
[The experiment was used in order to gain the essence of an outer god. The being in question had no name but was far more powerful than expected. The experiment bounced off its tentacles and hit a dimensional wall, ripping it open next to you.]
"Oh." I replied. Walking over to a nearby chair a slumping over on it. I collected my thoughts briefly. "What worlds are in this one system? And do you have a name, or should you just be called system?"
[The host can decided on my name.
The primary world used was Highschool DXD. But additions have been made from Harry Potter, Marvel, DC, Worm and smaller works from your previous life. Changes have been made to make these universes compatible.]
"I.. I see. Thank you for answering. That IS a lot of dangerous worlds though. And a name? I think Clara. Yes Clara would be a a good name for you." I spoke to the screen.
It was then that the screen changed, the, pale almost translucent screen gained a figure, and small almost 64-bit figure. Blocky but I could still make it out. The figure slowly formed into something reminiscent of Cortana from Halo.
[DING!
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED : NAME THE SYSTEM
INFO: Name the system
REWARDS: Achievement system unlocked, System avatar, XP, Ahras
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED : GAMEBREAKER
INFO: Get an achievement prior to the tutorial starting
REWARDS: XP, Lilith , Familiar egg, 1 x Unique skill, Background customisation, Vacation pass, Job token
YOU HAVE LEVELLED UP X11]
"Huh, would you look at that Clara. I don't think that should have happened right?"
[No Malum, most people go through the tutorial and discover the systems features before giving names. By doing this you have been given extra rewards, which should boost your level to the point you can pick a class straight away]
"Oh I see. So should we just carry in and go through this after the tutorial? I'm not going to lie and say I'm not excited about this. I know new house of Buer were present in Ars Goetia, so I should be a pure blooded devil in the underworld." I spoke out to Clara.
[You would be correct Calum.
QUEST ISSUED: COMPLETE THE TUTORIAL
OBJECTIVES:
Explore your lands
Discover what your system can do and its features
Reach level 10 and pick a job
REWARDS: XP, GAME START, Various skills, Gacha token X10, Boon and Curse roles
Failure: System shut down permanently]
"Walk me through this Clara while I go to explore this house" I spoke out and rose from my surprisingly comfortable chair. I glanced around the decorated room and walked out through the door. The way wasn't unknown to me, but I had no experience. The only thing I could say it was like would be returning to your hometown after decades away and re-learning where everything is.
[Of course Malum. Let's start.
Your system holds the key the points all systems do.
Observe - The ability to look at someone and qutify their strength, your relationship with them and their thoughts. The peak existences in your world are capable of registering it when you use it on them.
ID create and escape - The ability to make an instant dungeon in your location, the dungeon is filled with various monsters. It can also be used to access special dungeons at specific locations for unique rewards.
Gamer's body and mind - Your body and mind belong to a gamer now. You will recover from most injuries after a single night of sleep, and you will remain calm and collected in all situations with gamer's mind active.Powerful curses, or major injuries will require longer to heal, and in some cases require specialist treatment.
You also have stats, the same as any other gamer.
STR - Your strength, quantified to give you a direct comparison to others. You can receive perks for certain milestones.
VIT - A measure of your vitality. Directly controlling your health, recovery rate, and how much damage you can take.
END - A measure of endurance. It controls your resistances, damage reductions, and how quickly you can adapt to new situations.
AGI - How fast you are and you dexterity along with reaction times. It also directly influences stamina points for skills that don't use magic.
LUCK - A measure of your luck. Influencing the world around you and your choices.
CHA - A measure of your charisma. How much people like you, how quickly they come to like you, and your persuasiveness.
MAG - A measure of your magical power. As a gamer you can learn all magic systems, this stat allows you to supply the energy needed for different schools of magic.
Points are received on each level up, and jobs give bonuses to your stats on each level up. you will receive 5 points each level up.
RELATIONSHIPS - A measure of your affection and reputation with different people you meet. Only people you have met often can be included.]
I listened to Clara list off the features as I explored. The house was more of a castle than home. Thick walls that hummed with enchantments, large empty rooms, along with an empty servant quarters. A stocked kitchen. The grounds surrounded slightly overgrown due to a minimal amount of care. There were also some animals I could hear as I asked through the gardens. Great stables, a barn and several fields for grazing. The memories of the old Calum told me all I needed. The Buer family had the bloodline power of making animals obedient, but the founder had the ability to make monsters obedient too. Taming was a powerful skill, especially with the possibility of other worlds being an option to visit.
"What's my status Clara?" I questioned after listening to her speak. The screen suddenly popped up infront of my eyes with a soft ping resounding in my head.
[STATUS
NAME:MALUM BUER
RACE: ?
AGE : 15
LEVEL: 11 (30%)
CLASS
TITLES : THE GAMER - OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE
SKILLS
STATS
HP = VIT X 10 = 250
MP = MAG X 10 = 250
SP = AGIl X 10 = 250
INVENTORY
STORE
GACHA ]
"Why is my race like that Clara?" I once again called out my new system.
[You have a background customisation card to use. You can use it to edit your past and make minor adjustments to the world around you. Would you like to use it now?]
I considered my options for the moment and mentally agreed. The screen changed once again and a list of options popped up in my mind.
[ PARENT CUSTOMISATION:
RELATIONSHIP CUSTOMISATION (MINOR):
CONTRACT CUSTOMISATION (MINOR):
HOUSE HISTORY CUSTOMISATION]
I weighed the choices on my mind as I glanced at the screen and walked back to the empty castle. Looking at it from the outside it looked magnificent. A tall Germanic style castle with Gothic architecture. The fields to the side encompassed around the castle, and my memories told me the rest about my territory. A small forest to one end of my land, and some lakes and a river dotted around my fief. The overall size however was small, around the size of London overall. Large for someone with a currently weak house, but minor in comparison to virtually every other noble house.
Glancing up again at the screen as I entered the main hall of the castle, I mentally filled it in.
[ PARENT CUSTOMISATION: PURE BLOOD FATHER - HUMAN MOTHER
RELATIONSHIP CUSTOMISATION (MINOR): minor interactions with other noble houses heirs around my age
CONTRACT CUSTOMISATION (MINOR): - Groom expensive horses for rich nobles - Phenex, Germory, Bael, Sitri
- Provide advice to Newt Scamander when requested
- Provide occasional advice to the various Magical groups around the world.
HOUSE HISTORY CUSTOMISATION: - Feared in the Great War for bringing monsters into battles. The house has entered a decline after the death of the first Buer.
- Served on the New Satan side of the civi war and provided large amounts of food from animal farms to sustain sieges of castles and cities.
- Did not actively participate in politics after the last Buer head married a human women and had a male heir. Hid the heir away after discovering the decline of extended family members and their deaths.
- Became more active in the human world, working with Magical schools to look after more dangerous animals
-Both parents killed in rogue attack by the Old Satan Faction leaving Malum Buer as the heir and sole inheritor of the fief.]
"Yea that should do nicely, what do you think Cara?" I called out to the system as I made my way to the meeting room I awoke inside.
[That should work nicely, it's all within the parameters. Congratulations Malum, you have almost completed your first quest. You just need to pick a job]
I paused as Clara spoke. This was the next big decision I had to make. I had the choices of Phyiscal or Magical. I could always dabble in both but I wanted to get far in one side before going to branch out and diversify. It was no good being poor with my fists and only throwing around some sparks, when I could either throw just lightning or beat someone into submission in one hit. "What are my options?"
[ You current choices as you thought, are based around physical and magical classes. These are split into the three main groups of WARRIOR, MAGE, and finally ROGUE.]
I paused before mentally calling out 'warrior' to Cara.
[You have selected the warrior class. The specialisations you have available to you now is SWORDSMAN, MARTIAL ARTIST, BERSERKER, KNIGHT, ARCHER, CAVALRY, PIKEMAN, MERCENARY, AXEMAN, or SPEARMAN. And job and specialisation can be changed upon reaching level 100 with it.]
I let my options sink in as I considered them all. It would be best to pick something granting power quickly, long term goals wouldn't help me when I didn't know what was happening right now in the world around me. Something to directly aid me in a fight and in survival. "I pick the martial artist class Clara" I spoke out, my words firm with my decision.
[MARTIAL ARTIST HAS BEEN SELECTED
BESTOWING SKILLS
MARTIAL ARTS LEVEL 1 (0%)
VIT, END, STR, AGI increases by 2 each class level up
MARTIAL ARTS BEGINNER TITLE RECEIVED]
[DING
QUEST COMPLETED: COMPLETE THE TUTORIAL
OBJECTIVES:
Explore your lands X
Discover what your system can do and its features X
Reach level 10 and pick a job X
REWARDS: XP, GAME START, Various skills, Gacha token X10, Boon and Curse roles
Failure: System shut down permanently
BESTOWING REWARDS...
SKILLS RECEIVED : OBSERVE, ID CREATE, ID ESCAPE, GAMER'S BODY, GAMER'S MIND
10X GACHA TOKENS RECEIVED
CURSE ROLL ACTIVATED ON REQUEST
BOOM ROLE ACTIVATED ON REQUEST
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPIN?]
"What are those spins Clara? I'm hesitant to just accept something with no idea of what it can do."
[ These spins will bestow a debuff and buff to you on each spin. The debuff can range from something minor such as your pen always running out of ink quickly, to having beings from round the universe target you for no reason. The buffs are similar, from being able to tell the nearest dropped change on the floor to being blessed by higher beings beyond your current comprehension. The luck skill affects this so I recommend using your unused points now.]
I paused as I heard Clara's serene voice enter my mind again as her little figure moved across the screen to point at the words that popped up. Listening to her advice was something ai needed to do, I was alone now, and this could either make or break my new life. "Stats" I called out and the screen changed once more.
[STATUS
NAME:MALUM BUER
RACE: HALF DEVIL - PURE BLOODED ( 2.5X on all stats except luck)
AGE : 15
LEVEL: 11 (30%)
CLASS
TITLES : THE GAMER - OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE
SKILLS
STATS:
HP = VIT X 10 = 250
MP = MAG X 10 = 250
SP = AGI X 10 = 250
STR 10 X 2.5 = 25
END 10 X 2.5 = 25
VIT 10 X 2.5 = 25
AGI 10 X 2.5 = 25
MAG 10 X 2.5 = 25
CHA 10 X 2.5 = 25
LUC 10
UNSUED POINTS 50
INVENTORY
STORE
GACHA - 10 TOKENS ]
I looked at my screen and I knew I had to use some of the points now. "20 points into luck, then 6 across the rest please Clara, then we can Start the the rolls" I called out. I felt my body change as the numbers increased. The soft skin over my arms tightened and I could feel my power increase. I had no clue where I ranked in terms of power but I would assume it would have been low class. "Status" I once again called.
[STATUS
NAME:MALUM BUER
RACE: HALF DEVIL - PURE BLOODED ( 2.5X on all stats except luck)
AGE : 15
LEVEL: 11 (30%)
CLASS
TITLES : THE GAMER - OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE
SKILLS
STATS:
HP = VIT X 10 = 400
MP = MAG X 10 = 400
SP = AGI X 10 = 400
STR 16 X 2.5 = 40
END 16 X 2.5 = 40
VIT 16 X 2.5 = 40
AGI 16 X 2.5 = 40
MAG 16 X 2.5 = 40
CHA 10 X 2.5 = 40
LUC 30
UNSUED POINTS 50
INVENTORY
STORE
GACHA - 10 TOKENS ]
"Roll it Clara" I called out. Her figure appeared again as two wheels appeared in the screen. The spun fast, so fast I couldn't make out what each of those minuscule fragments on it read. It slowed however, and then fully came to a stop.
[ Debuff gained - Untrustworthy - Unlike most devils who appear trustworthy to their summoners, people who meet you often start off with a bad impression. -5 Affection and -10 reputation upon meeting someone.
Buff gained - Variant - You ancestor experimented heavily with monsters, your stats have increased and your bloodline allows for you to tame monsters as well as animals]
'Spin it again, thrice this time Clara'
[ Debuffs gained - Curse of Major Greed - MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE - You have greed towards owning things, you can shift the focus of it through mahout willpower to be money, women, or items
- Curse of the Dommy Mommy - A mature women will pursue you and attempt to make you hers, she will not stop. Try to tame her, or accept your fate.
- Rumours - People have started rumours about you in your absence. These are more often than not bad, but more severe ones will take longer to clear up.
Buffs gained - Dimension Lost - A sacred gear capable of manipulating dimensions. The world will be changed so that you have had it since birth.
- Reckless force - All physical skills will increase faster, your STR, VIT, and END stats will increase by two points every level no matter what.
- BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD - Khorne has chosen to give you his blessing. A token has been deposited in your inventory allowing you to summon various Daemons or Chaos Astartes belonging to him. After their summoning a perfect copy is kept in this universe as they will return to his side to battle once more.
"Heh, groovy."
3rd perspective POV:
'Something has changed here' He thought to myself. 'The Buer family wasn't that well renowned within the underworld. They had dealings with various families, mainly for looking at livestock and expensive creatures. They always were the primary clan for this. Lucifer himself apparently had the original Buer care for his own special breed of horse. The Nightmare Stallion always belonged to Lucifer. Rizevim had given his up at the end of the war, abandoning them all for me to take. Caring for them was expensive, but it was necessary. And the cost of this was always payed to the Buers. But even then...' He paused his and glanced round the great garden in-front of Buer Castle. It was maintained, there were gardeners trimming hedges. A further look showed people tending the fields of grains and livestock. The territory looked alive again. Something Sirzechs was proud of. The late Buer head was someone Sirzechs was on good terms with during the civil war after all. He had kept the armies fed through his control of the animals, leading raids to remove any meat from the Old Satan Faction. They could've survived on the grains and vegetables, but their pride wouldn't allow them to be vegetarian. Sirzechs smiled as his red hair waved in the wind, Grayfia walked along side him, her own stare focused on the castle. The rumours about the Buer heir needed to be clarified. From what he had heard from his sources across the underworld he had much to discuss. From the outlandish claims of owning a dragon army to invade the human world or how he single handedly snuck into Olympus and stole the hearts of every female God or even this supposed Zoo. They had to come from somewhere. The opportunity to grant his evil pieces to him was the excuse he needed.
The pair arrived at the door. Great dark and aged wooden doors that hummed with magic from the wards creaked open as a butler smiled at them. "Lord Lucifer, Lady Lucifer, welcome to Buer Castle, the young Lord has been awaiting you eagerly since your letter. Please follow me." He spoke as he bowed, allowing them to enter before closing the door again.
The Castle was odd Sirzechs thought to himself. The mix of art from various periods, including the more modern splotches of paint on a canvas didn't match with each other. It looked as if it was there simply to show off how the Buer Lord could afford new expensive artwork. Sirzechs didn't doubt that for a moment. The wealth of a pillar family was something he had access too as Lucifer, and checking the records for this family wasn't too hard. The records had shown a dramatic increase in profit around 18 months ago, shortly after Malum became Lord. It appeared as though he was highly competent with his lands to restore them to this degree.
"Welcome Lord and Lady Lucifer" a voice called out as he pushed his thoughts for later. Lord Malum Buer sat there, in his chair within the office they had been led too. He rose from his chair and Sirzechs analysed his frame. He was large, at least 6 foot 5 inches, with a tight fitting suit showing how hard he had trained his body. Taught muscles were packed beneath the not quite stretching fibres of his clothes. His blonde hair was medium length when talking about devils styles of hair and was flicked behind his head and going down to the base of his neck. Neatly combed and cared for. His skin was rosy, like he spent time outside under the sun. But his deep green eyes stared into Sirzechs as he reached for a handshake. His hands however felt calloused and scarred as Sirzechs shook it. He gestured for them to sit and they took his offer. Malum walked back round to his chair and sank into it.
"So what can I do for you?" He questioned, getting straight to the business of his arrival. The letter he had sent did not tell too much, just that he would be visiting with his wife.
"You are eligible for your evil pieces, Lord Buer. This is just a meeting to check if you were aware of your right and if you intend to claim them. They have been waiting for several years now." He spoke it, a smile stretched across his face as Grayfia looked on with a blank face.
"Evil pieces? You wouldn't believe me if I say I forgot to claim them but that is the honest truth. And please just call me Malum Lord Lucifer." He replied back. His hands raising from his lap to clasp each other on his desk. His smile didn't disappear from his face, he looked confident. 'Even if the strongest devil in the underworld was sat before him he is too confident'.
"I see, it's fine I believe you Malum, I was quite similar when my son Milicas was born, forgetting to do things because I was so busy with him." Both men let out a chuckle in reply to that.
"So how do I get them? Do I just walk into Lucifad, go to Lord Beelzebub's lab and ask for them?" Malum questioned.
Sirzechs paused once again to think his reply. And before he answered Grayfia cut him off. "We can take you there now Lord Buer, but we must leave immediately as we have things to do." Her strict words cut through the jovial atmosphere Sirzechs had been trying to build.
Malum simply nodded and spoke "Lead the way then please" and rose from his desk to follow them out.
Malum POV:
'Observe' I called out as I looked at the box in my hands, the chess set glistened with an unnatural purple sheen on the black pieces.
[ Evil piece set - bound to Malum Buer
This set contain one mutated bishop and one mutated rook along with a mutated pawn. ]
I glanced back up to Sirzechs and Grayfia. Ajuka disappeared immediately after the process had finished and I had not been able to scan him. I hadn't scanned either of them yet either, just in case they could feel it. And I was not about to use some unknown magic on two of the most powerful devils.
"Thank you Lord Lucifer, Lady Lucifer. I'll be taking my leave back home now. I have more work to be done too as well I'm afraid."
"Farewell Malum, and don't be a stranger if you need some help some time." Sirzechs called back before he walked out with Grayfia. I could already tell he was planning something for me. Likely to do with Rias impending marriage with Riser, something I had been invited to.
I activated my demonic power and the familiar sensation filled my chest, my clan symbol appeared before me and I was teleported back to my study.
I placed the box out of my hands and onto the solid wood desk in front of me. My 18 months here so far had been... an experience.
[You can say that again] Clara called out to me, her little avatar popped into existence on my desk and sat on top of the Evil Piece container. I smiled at her and called out inwardly 'status'.
[STATUS
NAME:MALUM BUER
RACE: HALF DEVIL - PURE BLOODED ( 2.5X on all stats except luck)
AGE : 16
LEVEL: 76 (26%)
CLASS : Axeman lv 56
JOB : Engineer lv 67
TITLES : Lord Buer - OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE
SKILLS
STATS:
HP = VIT X 10 = 7000
MP = MAG X 10 = 1250
SP = AGI X 10 = 6380
STR 280 X 2.5 = 700
END 280 X 2.5 = 700
VIT 280 X 2.5 = 700
AGI 255 X 2.5 = 638
MAG 50 X 2.5 = 125
CHA 50 X 2.5 = 125
LUC 60
UNSUED POINTS 0
INVENTORY
STORE
GACHA - 33 TOKENS ]
I smiled looking at my stats. I had been out after all and abused ID create to the maximum I could. While it might not seem much in terms of pure training though through my level, my stats were unnaturally high. I had also been spending much of my time developing my territory. The farms and animal caring had always been my families main income, and I had renewed it. This on top of my business ventures in the human world, opening up chains of zoos across the globe animal sanctuaries, and engineering firms has brought in astronomical amounts of income. Still though, It wasn't a drop in the bucket compared to Phenex clan or the Baels.
The unfortunate side of being a Lord meant I could not just go out and do what I wanted. I had responsibilities, and some unfortunately were political. I had to mingle with devil's my 'age' . A combined age of near 40 doesn't make me want to mingle with a bunch of teens and pre teens. I'd call it creepy but after seeing how hedonistic some devils are I don't think it would be too big of an issue for me to fret over.
I leaned back in my chair and let out a sigh. I had to consider people for my peerage now. And they had to be near perfect for me. I didn't want just a pretty body on a nice set of legs like most devils. I knew what was coming. Darkseid, Thanos, Endbringers, Kaos Brigade are just to name a few.
The thought of trying to go against these beings and groups right now made me tremble slightly. I was scared. I wasn't i'd any position to fight currently. I wasn't strong enough. I wasn't politically able to tell the other devils to fuck off and let me do my things to help. I had to fall in line. It was something I didn't want, I couldn't go against it yet though.
I took a breath to calm down, and Clara sat there looking at me with her smile. My sins had acted up. I was a greedy devil mainly, it was my primary sin. Like how Issei was a lustful one, and Rias was lustful and prideful. The thoughts of my fellow devil sobered my thoughts. I had met her. And I had met the other heirs. The party I had met at was her engagement one after all, and she was not the kindest of hosts.
Flashback 6 months - Malum POV:
This party was shit. I held the crystal glass in my hand as I stood to the side watching the whole debacle. When I received an invitation to this part from the Gremory house I couldn't just say no. Politically it was suicide, and that also meant I had to fork out an expensive gift.
I could guess how it would end however. Rias arguing with Riser and everyone watching while the adults are getting drunk in another part of the Gremory Mansion.
"She isn't normally like this" A voice spoke to my side. I glanced to the right and had to look down to see the top of her short black hair.
Sona looked back up at me. 'Observe' I called out in mind and her screen popped up.
[Sona Sitri
Age: 16
Level : 44
Race : Pure Blooded Devil
Title : Heir of Sitri
Reputation : 5
Affection : 0
Thoughts : Curious about you. Wondering what you are like to have that type of rumour following you round.]
I paused as I read the last sentence. Of course it was the bloody debuff I cursed inwardly. "I'm afraid I wouldn't know, this is the first time I've gone to this kind of gathering aim afraid" I replied neutrally to her.
She continued looking at me from behind her ledge glasses. "I see. I'm Sona Sitri by the way, a pleasure to meet you." She spoke and raised her hand to shake mine.
I smiled at her with a toothy grin. "A pleasure hair Sitri, I am Malum Beur, please just call me Malum though." I replied to her, lifting her hand up and lowering my own head to kiss her knuckle.
Rising back up I saw the dusting of pink on her cheeks as she lowered her hand and held it behind her back.
[ 2 affection with Sona Sitri] 'Nice'
"Just call me Sona then Malum. I was wondering what the type of devil you would be. There are many many rumours about you after all." She spoke to me. I turned away from the row in the centre of them room as Rias layer into the playboy Phenex over some minor issue.
"And what do you see Sona?" I questioned her, my smile still on my face as I took a sip of the wine in my glass.
"I see a possible ally in my dream." she spoke, assured of whatever she was thinking. "And what would this dream be Sona? I think I heard something down the grapevine so to speak but just so we are open with it." I replied back to her.
She smiled softly as she looked at me "I heard that you were kinder than most to the half-devils and the reincarnated, on account of your own heritage after all. And my dream? I wish to open a rating game school for devils not of the nobility" she replied back to me.
I paused for a moment and looked at her. Reminding myself of her character I quickly went over what I knew in my head. 'Dreams of opening a school, stickler for rules, is the student president of Kuoh, and Serafall is obsessed with her. Possibility of an inferiority complex too about her sister and due to Rias' success.'
"Well I think it is a noble dream to have, everyone should be free to learn if they want and do as they wish." I spoke back to her. She shut her eyes and took a moment to think before speaking up again.
"Your views sound unique Malum, we should discuss this properly in the future, but I'm afraid Rias may need my help." She spoke and turned to look at the spectacle. I too glanced over and let my mouth hang with what I was seeing. Rise was drenched in wine, obviously from the now smashed bottle Rias Hand and her own dress was singed a little with tears along. They were about to fight.
"You want a hand Sona? I don't mind holding Riser back from this inevitable fight if you take Heir Gremory." I spoke out. She paused her step forward and glanced back to me, sliding her glasses up her small nose she nodded and carried on.
"-nd that's Why I'll never marry you you burnt chicken" Rias called out. 'A scathing insult' I internally moaned.
"It would be in Rias's best interest to marry Riser" he called back pointing at her now red face. Slowly starting to match her own hair.
"That's enough arias, you've had enough to drink, let get you back." Some called out, raising a hand and putting it on her shoulder. Akeno too decided to step in now, and I had forgotten that she would've been here too. "Sona is right Rias, he isn't worth it." She spoke softly and giggled after into her hand.
Riser looked like he was about to blow. I felt the demonic power in his body start to move. And before I moved forwards Ravel jumped to his side and yanked his hand. "That's enough elder brother, let's go. You don't need to do anything else." She called out and tried to pull him away. He shrugged her off however and shoved her to the side.
Seeing her fall I moved in her way, catching her and holding her still. The youngest Phenex took a moment to look around before glancing up and meeting my eyes. "Are you okay Lady Phenex?" I questioned here. My new butler had instructed me on the basics of manners for the underworld, and now I was thankful for it.
[ 30 reputation for Ravel Phenex
20 Affection for Ravel Phenex]
'what?' I called out inwardly again as I quickly used observe.
[Ravel Phenex
Age: 15
Level : 22
Race : Pure Blooded Devil
Title : Princess Phenex
Reputation : 30
Affection : 20
Thoughts : Thankful you saved her from falling, you look just like the princes and knights in the books her mother reads her.]
'Oh that explains it then' I thought. She did fall in love with Issei after he beat the bricks off Riser because he was 'like a knight' saving Rias. There wasn't anything chivalrous about Issei however.
"I-I'm fine." She spoke out, her cheeks flushed as she turned her head away from me to look the floor. She then glanced up again and spoke " Please stop big brother, I don't want him to do anything bad and worsen his reputation more." she cried out to me.
I simply nodded.
[QUEST STARTED
OBJECTIVE: STOP RISER FROM DOING ANYTHING
REWARDS : Renown, Sona Sitri reputation, Rias Gremory peerage reputation, Ravel Phenex reputation affection, XP]
Smiling, I know had the real reason to stop Riser. 'Observe' I called out inwardly
[Riser Phenex
Age: 18
Level : 68
Race : Pure Blooded Devil
Title : Playboy Phenex
Reputation : 0
Affection : 0
Thoughts :He doesn't know you exist yet.]
"That's enough isn't it pretty-boy" I call out as he pauses and turns to me.
"What did you say to Rise you filthy half-breed?" He questions me to some gasps around the room, probably surprised that a 'lesser devil' got invited to a prestigious event.
"I'm sorry? Did you say something to me? To Lord Malum Buer you spare child?" I spoke back to him, keeping my cool as his face went red.
[-30 reputation with Riser Phenex]
"I'll have your head you half breed" he cried out and ran towards me, the moment rushing to his head as he winds up a punch.
[FIGHT STARTED
ACTIVATING SKILLS
STAT BONUS IN AFFECT]
I duck as his fist goes over my head, and my own fist connects to his chin launching him upwards into the room before falling back onto his own back, barely conscious as he looks up before dropping his head to the floor and passing out. The alcohol finishing my punch.
[QUEST COMPLETED
OBJECTIVE: STOP RISER FROM DOING ANYTHING X
HIDDEN OBJECTIVE 1 : BEAT RISER UP X
HIDDEN OBJECTIVE 2 : BEAT HIM IN UNDER ONE MINUTE X
REWARDS : Renown, Sona Sitri reputation, Rias Gremory peerage reputation, Ravel Phenex reputation affection, XP
HIDDEN REWARD 1 : A vial full of Phenex tears
HIDDEN REWARD 2 : Fire resistance skill ]
'Well would you look at that.' I think internally as I turn to face Ravel approaching and have Sona and Rias stand to the side in shock.
"Thank you Lord Buer for-" "Just call me Malum" I cut her off before she starts. Being called Lord does wonders for my pride but it just gets annoying when everyone does it. "Then thank you Malum, and please call me Ravel. I should be taking him home now but I hope we can be in touch soon." She curtsied and left to grab Riser, leaving me to deal with everyone alone.
'Fucking fantastic' I thought to myself.
So that's it for this chapter. It's been in my head for a while to get something going in terms of writing. I don't know how often i'll update, hopefully often but you never now.
This is a large crossover world so it will be a more long term project for me with bigger chapters. I'll try to see it though this time however.
All feedback is appreaciated and I do read it all.
Thanks.