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Chapter 3
Deep in the dark cells of the great tomb of Nazarick. A dreadful place filled with poor souls who cried for mercy and pain. Two demons were standing before a dissected body, which looked to be still alive—suffering in eternal agony. His cries didn't seem to bother the two standing in front of him at all. In fact, they seem delighted.
"So, Demiurge tell what have you found?" Galadriel asked. She was using her normal appearance, the highest level of the demon race. Demon Empress. Her overlong white hair was swept to one side of her left ear, showing the elegance of a ruler. Two long horns adorned with jewels and rings of gold. Long black wings hugged her body tightly. And wearing a red gown, with the luxuries that someone of her position should have. A beauty beyond everyone's dreams. A distinct look on her sixteen-year-old girl.
"It just like we suspected, my lady. Quirks are genetic mutations. It seems that even animals can possess these individualities. We don't know what causes the emergence of Quirks yet. But we know that these abilities are strengthening each generation," Demiurge said, disappointed. Galadriel didn't like this. There was so little known about Quirks and how they worked. Even in the genetic field, there was no simple answer for all of it.
"So, we know little…." Galadriel sigh.
"Please forgive me, my lady! I should triple my efforts!" Demiurge said.
"It is fine, Demiurge. We should keep investigating this. Have our agents infiltrate all the facilities in Europe and America. I want to know all about Quirks and how they work," Galadriel said, looking at the poor victim before her with a smirk.
That's why you get for being a rapist. Galadriel thought with a sadistic smile.
"Understood, my lady," Demiurge said.
"Good, now can you tell me why you got interested in this Midoriya kid?" Galadriel asked, curious about this sudden move from her guardian.
"I believe you know why, my lady," said Demiurge, with a smirk.
No, I do not. Galadriel thought nervously. I genuinely don't know.
"As you know, my lady. We took the time to investigate all students taking the U.A. Exam. The orders you gave us to scout for possible dangerous Quirks that could harm Nazarick or that could prove useful led us to that kid. I had a strange feeling about him after digging for some information. I found out he didn't show signs of having a Quirk until recently,"Demiurge said with a smile.
"Until recently?" Galadriel asked, more intrigued. She didn't think this kid was exceptional at all. Just another meek little boy with not much self-esteem. Just like her when she was in school.
"Yes, somehow. This kid appeared out of nowhere with a Quirk that made him strong enough to defeat a giant robot with one punch. And using this ability hurts his body. Meaning that his body is not used to this power," Demiurge said.
Oh, now that's something nice to hear. That's why the boy can't control it. I see now. It does explain a lot. It makes sense. Galadriel thought. He can't handle it because his body is still adjusting to it.
"I doubt that you only got interested in him because of this, Demiurge," said Galadriel.
"Not at all, my lady. What happened next is a surprising thing. Have you heard about All Might?" Demiurge asked, looking very excited about this.
"The number one hero, yes," said Galadriel, remembering the golden-haired pro-hero.
"Don't you think that it is fascinating that he shows up to be a teacher exactly at the moment this young human attended the school? A human boy with the same ability?" Demiurge said.
"We have records and videotape of All Might power, and although I hate to admit it. We believe him to be very strong; using the Yggdrasil level system, he must be around level 85 or even more. He is of raw physical power, with immense durability, speed, and stamina. Similar to Sebas, but not as strong," Demiurge said.
"Let's say he is level 85. Then I can say that he is strong in this world, and if what you are implying is true. Then this boy, Midoriya, inherits his power. Are they related?" Galadriel said.
"We don't know, but I will investigate this. Perhaps Midoriya is All Might's son, or something more is going on," Demiurge hummed deeply.
"Mm, I will try to find out for myself. Excellent job, Demiurge," Galadriel said with a smile.
"You are too kind, my lady," Demiurge said, bowing.
"I need to go to school, so keep me update. And send Shalltear and Lupusregina to deal with the Russian villain league. I want them to suffer, understood?" Galadriel said, almost growling.
"They will pay for what they did, my lady," Demiurge said seriously.
"Good, make sure they do," Galadriel left, turning herself into the sixteen-year-old persona. Demiurge only bowed as his lady left, turning to look at the poor victim of his lady's wrath.
"Humans can be useful, sadly, for your boss. My lady sees no use in him. They will pay for what they did. All of them," Demiurge said. The cries of pain of the dark cells didn't stop. They will never stop. And soon, more would scream too.
Galadriel sighed, teleporting to her mansion in japan. Her guardians and everyone else in Nazarick didn't want her to live in a department as she wished to. Old habits die hard. The first thing she searched for when she arrived in this familiar but unfamiliar place. Were apartments. In the end, they convinced her to buy a place to build a mansion. They used every protection possible in this place, in the estate. They didn't want something like the Russian incident to happen ever again. They were very overprotective of Galadriel's whereabouts.
"My lady, we prepare the limousine and the lunch," Narberal said, having difficulty enunciating the phrase.
"Thank you, Narberal," Galadriel expressed.
I have a limousine; who would have thought? Me in a limousine… With a bento, going to school… This is so weird. Galadriel thought.
Galadriel sighs, watching Narberal and Entoma, the two Pleiades in charge of homunculus maids and protecting the mansion. Since Sebas was in Europe with Solution, they have been stretching the power of Nazarick across the world. Something she needs to be very careful about. It's a beautiful thing she can use pay-to-win items. So she can summon many more servants and NPCs to help manage Nazarick manpower.
"I am going now. Take care the both of you," Galadriel said, both Pleiades bowed.
Galadriel sat down, still feeling weird inside of a Limousine. Her driver was a minor demon, wearing a butler outfit. A very hilarious view for Galadriel. But since in this world, many humans look strange, no one will bat an eye looking at him.
"Having a normal day," Galadriel whispered.
She felt melancholy, looking at the window, seeing the everyday life of everyone in this world going by. She was in Japan, but she couldn't help feeling like an outsider. Perhaps it was her fault to believe this was her world. Galadriel can't help herself feeling sad sometimes. Thinking about what could have been. If her friends were here with her. They could have enjoyed this world too, but that would never happen. They were not there. They abandoned her and Nazarick. No matter how much she hated to say it. It was true.
"But I am not alone," she mumbled with a smile. Thinking about everyone in Nazarick, all of them. And how happy they make her feel.
Galadriel was deep in thought when, from the car window, she saw the boy with green hair.
"Midoriya? Stop the car," she said, lowering the window of the car, trying to get the attention of the green-haired boy.
Well, I can't know more about him if I don't talk with him. Galadriel thought.
Midoriya is thinking about yesterday and how tired he was. But thanks to the teacher Aizawa, he understood what he needed to do. He must train harder to control his Quirk more effectively.
"I can't help people if I can't control, One for All. Just like yesterday, if I use only a part of my body to fight, I will be fine, for now, that is. I need to only use a part of the power of One for All. My body can't use the 100%, and I don't like breaking my bones and limbs all the time, so what can I do?" Midoriya whispered.
"Izuku Midoriya," a voice called, but the green-haired boy didn't pay attention.
"The power goes beyond what I can do. But if I keep training hard, my body will get stronger," Midoriya keeps on going without paying attention to the car next to him.
"Izuku Midoriya…" Again the voice called.
"I need to see more videos of All Might. Perhaps I can learn more about him if I see him in action…."
"Midoriya!" The poor boy squealed when he saw the car next to him. And especially at the girl looking at him with an annoyed look on his face.
"Miss Nazarick?!" He squeals.
"Mm, you talk alone, and just call me Galadriel," Galadriel said stoically.
"S-S-Sorry!" He said, and Galadriel sighed.
"Come with me. It is a long way to school," Galadriel said, opening the limousine door for the green-haired boy. Midoriya's face paled.
"I can't do that! This is a limousine! I can't possibly come with you!" Midoriya said in disbelief.
"We are going to the same place, Midoriya. Come before we are late," Galadriel said, not taking a no for an answer.
Midoriya only nodded, and he went inside the limousine with wobbling legs. He could only stare at the luxurious vehicle in awe. It looks expensive! Midoriya thought. His mother would never believe something like this would happen again. His mother was acting weird in the morning. He didn't know why, but he would ask when he returned from school.
"Want something to drink? Vodka? Whiskey? Brandy?" Galadriel asked, opening a small fridge.
"B-B-Brandy?!" Midoriya exclaimed in shock.
"Midoriya is a joke. Here take a Cola," Galadriel said, smiling.
"Ah, Ha Ha, Yeah," Midoriya said while taking the can of cola nervously.
He lacks self-esteem. Galadriel thought.
"Thank you for the ride!" Midoriya said, finally smiling at her.
"Is not a problem. We are in the same group; besides, I wanted to ask you about something," Galadriel said, making Midoriya stare at her in confusion.
"Ask me something?" Midoriya mumble.
"What is going on between you and Bakugo? He seems to hate your guts. Why is that?" Galadriel asked. Deciding to ask something simple first.
"Well… Kacchan hates me, and I think it's just a bit," Midoriya said sheepishly.
"Just a bit? He wanted to kill you in front of everyone," Galadriel said with an amused tone.
"Well, I think it is because… Because Kacchan was blessed with a strong Quirk. Since we were children, everyone praised him, and he always won in everything we competed in. Before I could use my Quirk, he bullied me in school. Calling me Quirkless or a failure. That I would never be a hero and that I should stop trying," Midoriya said with a sad smile.
"And you don't hate him?" Galadriel asked, a bit confused.
She remembered the time in school when she was bullied. How much she hated those girls. They tried to make her life miserable; they failed because her life was already pathetic. By their third year, they grew tired of her because she ignored them. Their punches didn't compare to the ones of her father. Her miserable school life didn't compare to the one in her home.
I guess I was numb to the pain. To everyone around me, still. I could at least escape home and lock myself in the library at school. Bullys hate books, reading, and silence. That place was heaven for me. The only place where I could just be me and relax. Galadriel thought somberly.
"I don't hate him… I want to beat him," Midoriya said with a smile. A convincing smile. Galadriel didn't know what to think.
"Why?" Galadriel asked.
"I admired him when we were children. He was everything I wanted to be, strong, brave. That's why I want to beat him, to surpass him!" Midoriya said, looking like a distinct person.
"But you don't hate him? Even after all he has done to you?" Galadriel asked one more time.
"No… I know it sounds strange, but I don't hate Kacchan. I learn that holding hate for so long won't be good for a person. I can't be a hero if I can't move from the obstacles of my life," Midoriya said with a smile.
Galadriel said nothing. She just stared at the limousine window and felt a firm grip on her heart. She didn't understand how someone would just move from things like that. She hated no person in her life more than her father. She wanted to kill that man more than anything. Making suffer all that she suffered under him. Of course, she never had the chance. The coward committed suicide not before leaving a note blaming her for the death of her mother. And everything in his life.
I can't understand this kid. How can he say something like that? How can he move on like that? Galadriel thought, getting angry for some reason.
"Why do you want to be a hero?" Galadriel asked, refusing to look at him.
"Because I want to save people. A smiling, cool hero who can help the innocent and do good! A noble hero!" Midoriya said with excitement in his voice. He quickly got embarrassed, trying to look away from the beautiful girl in front of him.
"You are like him…." Galadriel whispered.
Thinking about the man she secretly loved back in Yggdrasil. Her crush in Touch-me was not secret. She suffered a lot at the hands of Bukubukuchagama. Saying she was into an old and married man. For Galadriel, it was platonic more than anything. He saved her life not only in the game but in real life too. They forced her to attend a party of the company, where alcohol was everywhere. When it was over, one of her coworkers followed her home, and before she could arrive at the safety of her building.
He dragged her into an alleyway. It was one of the worst moments in her life. She remembered screaming and fighting, but with no luck. When he was about to rape her, an old police officer saved her. That person was Touch-me. She begged him to keep this between them. She didn't want pity or anything else. But after that, she grew close to him, or as close as they could get.
They meet a few times, just for coffee or things like that. She was happy to have him as a friend. She couldn't ask for more. Until he stopped answering her calls or messages. In the last call between them, he said that he would stop meeting her. She never understood why he did that. The last time he came online in Yggdrasil, he only left his items in the treasury and left without saying a word. He sent a message later saying that he was sorry. That he loved his wife and his daughter. And he wished her the best.
Galadriel didn't know what was happening. It was not like she would jump on him or anything like that. She knew their boundaries. She loved him, admired him. The only thing she wanted was a friend. That's why him leaving like that hurt her the most. It broke her heart.
That's why looking at this young green-haired boy with a gentle smile and dream of being a hero to help people. Brings those memories back. Even after all this time, she still cared for Touch-me and his views of justice. As silly as they are, she owed that to the men who saved her life.
"Like who?" Midoriya asked, looking confused for a moment.
"Nothing, I was just thinking about something," Galadriel mumbled.
"I must admit, it is a splendid dream, being a hero. You already have the heart, and that is really the most important part. Many seem to forget that being a hero is more than you being popular or strong. It was about wanting to help people, to do good in this world. No matter the cost or how silly it is, even a small person without a Quirk can be a hero," Galadriel said, making Midoriya blush.
I feel like a hypocrite. I am a demon empress. The evilest thing currently in this world, and yet I am advising a kid about being a hero. Galadriel smiled at the irony in this situation.
"What about you, miss Naz... Galadriel? Why do you want to be a hero?" Midoriya asked with a bit of confidence.
Why indeed. Galadriel sighed.
"Midoriya, you think someone can do good by being bad?" Galadriel asked.
"Eh…" Midoriya didn't seem to know how to react to that question.
"I don't understand the question," Midoriya said.
"What if I tell you I am the evilest thing in this world, that my mere existing is something that you should be afraid and hate?" Galadriel said, moving close to him. Pushing her body to the young Midoriya, who blushes.
Midoriya tried to look somewhere else. He can't help to react the way a youthful man would. Galadriel is one of the most beautiful girls he has ever seen. She fills the uniform of the U.A. Like no one else. Her figure is too seductive. The high socks she was wearing, and the short skirt on her uniform only showed a bit of her skin. But it was enough to make anyone stays up at night.
"Ga-Galadriel, you are too close!" Midoriya whispered with a red face.
"Look at me!" Galadriel hissed, making Midoriya freeze. He saw those golden eyes, and what he saw scared him. Like there was something inside begging to go out. A beast, a monster, a demon. But he also notices something. A silver light in the dark. A small ray of hope, like she is begging for him. Something strange.
"If I was something… Evil, do you think I can be a hero? If I am worse than a villain, do you think I can be good? That I can do good in this world? Justice is something that changes from person to person. What if I am something so dark and twisted? Can someone like me still be worthy of having friends like you?" Galadriel said with intensity.
Say something! Tell me that you will leave me like everyone else! Tell me I am a monster! Galadriel said, or the part that is a demon said. Every time she feels exposed, or a powerful feeling of vulnerability. Her demon side takes control slowly. Demons hate weakness of any kind, and they will respond in kind. Using anger, fury, and strength to erase that.
It stuns Midoriya. He didn't know what to say or do. He only stared at those golden eyes for a long time. Feeling afraid and terrified. He wanted to run away, scream at her, and leave him alone. But the more he stared at her, the more he felt… Sad. The feeling of someone asking for an answer. For some kind of help. So he did the only thing he knew.
"I-I understand little, but I know you are not like that! If you want a friend, I will be your friend!" Midoriya said with the best smile he had. While holding Galadriel's hand, he didn't know that he was doing that. But Galadriel did.
Both of them stared at each other. Until Midoriya notices that he is holding her hand. He let a slight squeal again. He apologized repeatedly. But then Galadriel laughed. Shaking her head.
"Eh, Galadriel?" Midoriya asked timidly.
"Is nothing. I just recalled something, that's all, don't worry about it," Galadriel said, smiling.
"You are honestly a kind person, Izuku Midoriya," Galadriel whispered.
Before he says something. The door of the car opened. They were in front of the school, and everyone seemed to be surprised to see Midoriya exit the vehicle with Galadriel behind him.
"Let's go before our beloved professor Aizawa arrives in the classroom," Galadriel said. Midoriya only nodded, still looking in confusion at the white-haired girl. Not knowing why she acted the way she did. He didn't realize that Galadriel was thinking about how much he reminded her of Touch-me. But Midoriya was not Touch-Me. And perhaps it was for the best that he was not him.
Demiurge, I don't believe you realize what you have brought to me. This kid is… Interesting, I will keep an eye on him. Yeah, I will… I will just keep him close and see how much he developed his power. You never know. Galadriel thought. Ignoring the fact that he did more than just impress her.
The day passes by, and Galadriel feels a strange sense of normality. The U.A. Seems to keep regular classes. She never thought of having to deal with Calculus again. But honestly, she likes this. She notices that the bomb kind, Bakugo. He kept staring at her. Then he would glare at Midoriya and then again.
What a weird kid. she thought.
The rest of the day went by. Even lunch was peculiar. She ate with the pink-haired girl who seemed to be at her side almost all the time. She also noticed that everyone in the school wanted to speak with her. Or try to talk to her. It's weird to be on the other side of the coin from being ignored and bullied. To be the popular girl in the school. The worst part was that she loved the attention.
Well, my trait seems to be the reason for me… Enjoying being the center of everyone's world. Galadriel thought with a smirk. She waited for the next class, wondering what kind of teacher, All Might would be.
Then suddenly, from outside the classroom, a voice is heard by everyone.
"It's me coming through the door, like a normal person!" The number one hero said, making everyone jump with excitement. Except for Galadriel, who has this look on her face. A funny face of shock.
This is the hero number one hero, All Might. The hero that inspired Midoriya to be a hero… God, all mighty, he is an idiot! Galadriel thought.
"I can't believe it! All Might is here!"
"That design is from the silver age!"
"That art style is giving me goosebumps," Galadriel was only staring at everyone with a hilarious face of shock.
Are they serious? This world is getting weirder by the minute. Galadriel turned around and saw Midoriya with a fanboyish look on his face. Like he was ready to faint right there.
"Foundational hero studies! For this class, we'll be building up your hero foundation through various trials! I hope you are all ready for what is coming!" All Might said while walking amusingly.
"Let's jump right in with this trial of battle!" Everyone gasps. The bomb kid seems to be ready to blow up.
"And to go with your first battle, we've prepared the gear you all requested, and they work with your Quirks! Go on, take them!" All Might said.
"Our battle gear! Awesome!" They all said.
"Get changed, and we'll be ready to go! We will gather at grounds B!"
Galadriel sighed, thinking about her own battle gear. From her many armors and outfits and skins. She had to choose one. That is proper for this. Sadly, she didn't have much to choose from. A fantasy game. Like many other games, they offer little cover in the clothes they provide to the females.
Well, let's see what this trial of battle is.
Galadriel strolled behind everyone. In her humble opinion, the rest of the student's costumes were fantastic and somewhat surprising. But Midoriya's outfit was weird. It was green and had something that looked like two big ears and a strange mask. It was something that seemed to be handmade.
It looks practical, I guess. she thought.
"Galadriel?" Midoriya said, blushing behind his mask.
"Yes?" She asked, walking next to him.
"Your outfit is… Very cool!" He said.
"Really?" Galadriel said, a bit surprised.
She took the most simplistic armor she had. Being an Arcane Magic Warrior didn't offer much variety in the clothes section. She can only use medium armors. Her armors are very skimpy for that reason, unlike Albedo, who looks like a walking statue when wearing her armor. She could use her world champion armor. But it would be overkill. And was too slutty for her taste.
So instead, she decided to use a magic caster type of armor. Since she will only use her Arcane skills, it would help. However, this costume came during a rough time of her life. A time when she created Pandora's Actor. She is wearing a military white dress suit with two long white high heels boots. Reaching her thighs. With a small red cape around her shoulders and two black gloves. A small plate on her right shoulder and a belt with a golden buckle. She left the hat behind. She would have died of embarrassment if she had brought it with her.
If Pandora's Actor saw her right now. He would be like Midoriya, being a fanboy over her clothes.
Dammit! I still like those military clothes! They are awesome. I don't care what they say! I look so Damm cool! Galadriel said, feeling pride in her outfit.
"Thank you," Galadriel said to Midoriya.
"Wow, Deku, your costume is cool! It looks practical!" Uraraka said.
I called it. Galadriel thought.
"Woah… Galadriel, your costume is… So elegant!" Uraraka said.
"I wish I'd drawn my request sketch a little better… Is very tight," Uraraka said, embarrassed.
"It certainly looks like it," Galadriel said, looking at the jumpsuit. Midoriya seems to look the other way. Hiding his blush behind his mask. The midget only stares with perverted eyes at both girls. Whispering about thighs and boobs.
"Now, every come closer! This will be an indoor battle trial! Villain-cleanup is usually seen out in the open, but statistically, the better part was an indoor job. Most of the action is committed indoors, believe me!" All Might said.
"For this test, you'll separate into Villain and hero groups. For a two-on-two team battle!" He said with a smile.
this looks more of a battle than anything else…. Galadriel thought, and she was not the only one feeling the same as many of the students asked different questions.
"For this training, the villains will guard a nuclear weapon, and the heroes must stop them! We will decide on the teams by lottery! So come on! who wants to be first?!" All Might said, ignoring everyone.
Galadriel decided to be the last one to pick, but as the teams assembled. She realizes that there would be no space for her.
"Profesor, I don't think there would be a team for me to join in or to go against," Galadriel said.
"Oh… Well, I think we are in a problem! But don't worry, adolescent girl! We will fix this!" Galadriel sneers at the fact he calls her an adolescent girl. She was technically 39 years old.
"Well, it would be unfair for the others if there is a team with three villains or heroes," All Might whispered. Thinking about how he could solve this problem.
"I don't mind going against two by myself," Galadriel said, ignoring everyone else's looks.
"This supposed to be a team exercise battle. It kills the purpose if you go alone," the number one hero said.
"I will go against her!" Everyone looked at the bomb kid.
"Kacchan!" Midoriya exclaimed.
"I will kick her ass! Send me alone against her!" Galadriel only glared at Bakugo.
"I can go against her too, professor," everyone turns around to see where Shoto Todoroki is. He stared at her with a stoic face, not showing anything.
"Hey, you fucking scarface! I will kick her ass first!" Bakugo growled like an animal, while Todoroki only stared. With cold eyes.
"Ah, this is very troublesome!" All Might yelled, frustrated.
Galadriel only stared at both kids. They seem to believe they could defeat her. She got angry at the fact that someone dared to challenge her. The demon inside her wanted to come out. But she calms down, telling herself that they are just children.
"If that is what both want… I will take the both of you," Galadriel said, smirking and showing a bit of her dangerous side. What started as a practice ended as a conflict.
This is roughly the idea of the uniform I am talking about. Just think of it as white, and you are ready to go!
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