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Chapter 29: Tense Peace (1 of 2)

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It's been a week since the end of Season 1 and, truth be told, I still couldn't shake off the feeling that this pleasant calm and quiet was not normal.

Sure, we had won and Chaos wouldn't be a bother for a while by my estimations, but, after some days of thinking about it, I had to concede that there was more than just Sailor Moon stuff to be worrying about. Specifically the 'repercussions' caused by what Metalia had caused.

Had this been a 'pure' Sailor Moon world, I could easily shrug off the idea of the government giving a dime beyond making some headlines that shit hit the fan but... everything was going to be fine, and it was best to forget what occurred.

In this world where there's a sense of 'realism', the news were still going hot on what had happened. Was it an alien? A demon? Was it truly gone? This last question was answered by something that had left me a bit tense up: while no one had been awake to see what had happened, cameras had been active, and some had shown footage of Sailor Moon and Moon Knight destroying Metalia.

While Usagi's face was hidden due to her powers acting as 'camouflage' over her identity, the fact that the people knew that the two of us just managed to destroy this threat easily put the spotlight on the both of us.

If we could accomplish this sort of thing... then what else could we do? Could we be harnessed? What was our main goal?

The shit storm was mind-boggling, and that bitch Minasaki decided to spend a few days literally teasing me over being the 'Supreme Overlord of Earth' due to my impressive power.

Truth be told, that had been Usagi and the Game had been honest about it: she had been the one that had put the most out of that last clash, and I added that little hint of fuel needed to fully push Metalia's retaliatory beam back.

So yes, that created still plenty of questions also within me. After all, my training schedule had not lessened- it had expanded considerably.

I couldn't just slack off at all with the chance of getting ganked by the Dark Moon Clan. Let me be quite honest about it: I have no clue how that was going to devolve. It could go 'different future timeline' and that would be great- or it could be a possible future that takes into consideration what I am doing to a more linear extent.

Which meant that Future Moon Knight somehow got the book and got killed. Considering the pace I am going at and adding several centuries in the process... I think I don't need to explain that I have nothing to face that sort of threat.

So I was hopeful for Option 1, but I also knew that wasn't going to be easy since I could hardly do much against a half-powered Metalia, I doubt I can bust a planet the way things are right now. And as it was confirmed while I was training once more with Seishu, I was very far from that.

"At your current strength, you could probably face a Middle Noble Demon on equal grounds. Quite powerful for someone your age, but far from being truly one of the strongest humans."

Seishu had interrogated me on what had happened, and had appeared with a gloomy look by the ensuing visit. It wasn't like she was upset at me, but she found the entire bureaucratic mess of relying on Gosha Village to 'calm down the government' somewhat annoying.

From what little she told me, the Taimanin had been asked for any answers on what occurred, and there have been some tensions in regard the chance Usagi was one of them. Couldn't exactly blame them considering the few similarities they shared, but my own 'statements' which she saw fit to relay to the elders and then the contact in the government helped in calming down the unease.

"There's stronger humans?" I asked, and she nodded. "As much as I want to inquire about that, I think I'll skip on the list."

"You should be grateful I am not spanking the rude out of your tongue, sonny," Seishu snapped back. "These are important things to not joke about. Especially since I am planning to teach you the Hattori Sword Style starting next week."

She had been tempted to teach me the 'Igawa Sword Style', but held back because that would have been too much of a disrespectful move towards her family and... she decided that she had the prerogative to teach anyone she wanted the Hattori style.

Also, I can easily hear people inquiring - why next week? What is going on next week? The answer to that is... my birthday. I am soon to become 11.

One thing that many tends to ignore is that the first and second season of Sailor Moon occur within a single year, and that all that has happened up to this point unfolded within less than half a year now. So yes, your baby 10yo boy is about to become a baby 11yo 'little man'.

It truly didn't feel like much important, especially when put in comparison to other events. Such as the school year getting closer to its proper closure for the holidays. That was going to free up so much time that could be used to train, to talk with others and, most importantly, face relevant situations without having to be concerned about doing homework or be busy during schoolhours.

Today was, at first glance, another peaceful day. Usagi had somewhat reverted to her mostly-civilian self, but Mina had been able to get the rest of the girl to do weekly training exercises to keep in shape for any other threat. After all, Metalia was one of many fragments of Chaos.

Still, it was easy to feel somewhat at ease around at home. Usagi was mostly focusing on her grades much to our parents' delight and had started to... well, want to spend a lot of time with me. It was mostly early in the morning during the weekeneds, and I have to say that, for some reason, she had picked up to drag me to the beach with the rest of the girls.

Which prompted not a few occasions where Ami really got awkwardly close and... never got any chance to do much else beyond hugging and cuddling up with me since Usagi was always around to 'protect her Otouto'. It was hardly something I would call a 'yandere move', as her genuine reaction appeared to be more on the 'I am his big sister and I will hurt you if you do anything bad to him without his consent'.

So, despite my worries and plenty of situations where I would have wanted to keep at home', I guess things were manageable.

After finishing training with Seishu, I was on my way back home to get some of the lingering homework done, help cleaning around, eat dinner and then go to sleep. I was just not having anything major for the day as I already helped around Lilim with Minasaki making a 'nest' in her flat (thank Lord the place didn't catch on fire when the Succubus tried to deal with it herself), and I alsospent some time with Mika and Momoko for the preparation of a stage play before the holidays.

As much as Mika had wanted me to take part to it, the entire 'game' was rigged from the start. The teachers already had a few people from our classroom already selected and given them roles. Mika was chosen as a helper for the outfits, but that was all for it. Even Momoko was outraged over this notion, but I mentioned how-

"It's for the best. Even if one of us got in, then it would have been half a good memory, and more of a missed chance."

What's the point to be part of a stage play if you don't know those there and most of your friends were already excluded?

It wasn't anything big for me, and there would be more chances to take part to school plays. This one was too early and the teacher too 'strongheaded' on who was fitting for the roles of this play.

Nonetheless, this was nothing important to me. Not as much as getting shoved on the ground by someone that let out a girly giggle.

"Tag, you're it!"

The voice was unfamiliar, but I barely caught a look on the girl, long dark-brown hair and a bit of a tan, as she bolted away in a mad sprint. Right behind her, someone calling for her. Either a father or her older brother with white hair.

This happened so suddenly that I could only grimace, dust myself and then leave. It was a bit odd for Japanese kids to be so troublesome, but I could tell these two were tourists and that they were not from around there.

A random incident as far as I could say and one that amounted to nothing as I made my way back home, got through the rest of the day without any issues and, as night came, I found myself asleep in no time.

If I had been a bit more 'paranoid', a mistake I wouldn't have after this curious experience, I would have noticed that the young girl that pushed me had done so while carefully slipping a tracker device on one of my pants' rear pockets.

And as I was asleep, blissfully thinking I was away from trouble, I failed to hear someone opening my window and slipping inside the room.

I almost woke up as I felt a syringe entering my shoulder, but the effects of the medical compound within it acted way faster and instantly deprived me of consciousness.

But not before seeing the dark-masked man that was soon shushing me to keep quiet before dragging me out of the house through the very window he came from.


AN

I guess it's about time Shingo gets some skills to resist drugs. It may be a very useful thing in the long-run.


END CHAPTER STATS!

Name: Tsukino Shingo
LVL. 49
Age: 10
EXP: 260/660

Title: Princess Serenity's Otouto
Money: 16.954.000Y

HP: 15240/15240
BP: 100/100
SP: 3595/3595
MP: 300/300

ATK: 1855 (8904)
DEF: 1372 (6585,6)
INT: 345 (1.656)
LCK: 85 (408)

PASSIVE SKILLS

(Gamer's Body) - Your body follows game logic.

(Gamer's Mind) - Your mental factors follow game logic- your thoughts are protected by this skill's effect.

(Human Being - 10YO Child) - You are recognized by laws and people as a child due to your young age. Add a +25% ATK Boost to Sneak Attacks, +45 SP/min Recharge, Add a -75% Price Reduction to Learning-related events.

(Moon Dynasty - False) - Some members of your family are reincarnations to the Moon Dynasty of the First Millenium, while you are not. Receive a +5% ATK Boost while using Moon Magic attacks.

(Healthy Body - LVL.152) - Your Body is the Temple of your Mind. +380% Boost to all Stats. (This skill will evolve the more HP you have.)

(Ethereal Mind - LVL.5) - Your Mind is the Truth of your Body. Unlocks Mana Points (MP): 300/300. (This skill will evolve every 50 INT you have after 100.)

(Physical Endurance - LVL.91) - Your capacity to endure attacks is increased by 91%. (This skill will evolve the more DEF you have.)

(Learning Capacity - LVL.80/80) - Learning-related events have a -80% Price Reduction. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)

(Japanese Master Linguist - LVL.100/100) - You have an absolute understanding of Japanese! Your capacity to learn Japanese-based skills from book has a 100% greater yield.

(English Language - LVL.100/100) - Your capacity to understand basic English, both verbal and written. Current Level allows for complete understanding.

(Language Switch) - You are able to switch Languages among those you know. Current Languages: Japanese (Main), English.

(Natural Expert (Earth) - LVL.1/100) - Your capacity to understand Natural Science. Current Level allows for College-tier, granting you a +102% ATK Boost when facing animals known to Earth.

(Chemistry EX 1 - LVL.1/100) - Your capacity to understand Chemistry. Current Level allows for College School-tier, granting you a +102% Boost to Chemical Production.

(Explosive Expert - LVL.1/100) - Your capacity to understand Craftmanship. Current Level allows for Seasoned Explosive Researcher, granting you a +102% Boost to Explosive Compounds' Production.

(Detection - LVL.8) - You can now see some people and enemies' HPs and LVLs. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)

(Bloodlust Detection - LVL.4) - You can now perceive when people are directing bloodlust in your general direction. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)

(Fencing - LVL.100/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ Fencing in combat. +100% ATK Boost while using a proper Weapon and Fencing Stance.

(Medicine - LVL.39/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ Medical Knowledge. +39% Effect Boost for Healing Items you consume or create.

(Boxing EX1 - LVL.54/100) - Your capacity to practice Boxing at an Above-Human Level. 208% Boost to your ATK when using the Boxing Style.

(Taekwondo - LVL.100/100) - Your capacity to practice Taekwondo. 150% Boost to your ATK when using the Taekwondo Style.

(Moon Knight Mask - LVL.1) - You can now transform the Paladin of the Moon. Current addition to the suit:
-+ 1/3DEF;
-Unlimited Moon Cutters (Throwable Objective- Damage = ATK/10);
-Moon Hook (Max. Range = 23m);
- Small-grade Explosive spheric bombs (Throwable Objective- Damage = ATKx2);
- Moon Blowgun (Long-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = Inflict one of 5 Sleep Token to enemies with equal or superior level; Inflict Sleep Status to enemies with lower level.);
- New Moon Sword (Short-/Long-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = When in use, you obtain a +25% ATK bonus; Unleash the power of your Inner Spirit!);

(Magical Shield - LVL.2/100) - Your intelligence improves your inner magical understanding. Current Level allows for 100BP (Barrier Points).

(Trapper - LVL.9/100) - Your ability to create effective traps. Current level boosts traps' effectiveness by 9%.

(Crafting - Lvl. 49) - Your ability in Crafting is 'Impressive'. You can currently produce easily Items of Rare Quality within the proper resources.

(HEMA - LVL.82/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ HEMA in combat. +82% ATK Boost while using a proper Weapon and HEMA-related Stances.

(Real Estate Touch - LVL.1) - Your ability to get properties at a cheaper rate. Currently offers a 5% discount on property purchases. (This skill will evolve the more properties you own.)

ACTIVE SKILLS

(Sprint+ - LVL.259) - Use SPs to increase your speed by 518%. Price: 8 SP per Minute. (This skill will evolve the more SP you have.)

(Focus Attack - LVL.125) - Use SPs to deliver a boosted attack. Price: 20 SP per hit. (This skill will evolve the more ATK you have.)

(Focus Defense - LVL.44) - Use SPs to increase your guard's defense by 23%. Price: 20 SP per Minute. (This skill will evolve the more DEF you have.)

(Bulk Up EX3) - Spending half of your Max SP, obtain a 750% Boost on your Stats for 15 min.

(PainKiller+) - Spending half of your Max SP, obtain a 500% Reduction to your suffered DMG.

(Uho 'Nurikoboshi') - Use SPs to summon a Deformed Demon Viper to strike once at your opponent. Price: 100 SP per hit.

PERKS

(Sun-Cutter) - Obtains 5% Boost to Attacks during Daytime.