(Episode 1: Launching a New Game)
It was days, months, perhaps even years for the mystery person in question as they stood floating in a multicolored void as though gravity and weight mattered little if any at all, as all they remember is heading home from Muay Thai practice. Then the very next they know a truck is smashing into their car and their tumbling off the side of the road feeling their bones break and their neck snap multiple times before fading out into unconsciousness and waking up in this liminal space.
(October ?, 202?, 4:20 Pm, ?)
"At least, I'm about to finally get some company with me." The man in question spoke as he saw bright absinthe gree light form into lettering
Apologies, for taking so long. It has been a while since the last candidate was chosen, as such with updates having been made since then. We will be sure to compensate you for your wait.
"How long have I been in whatever this is? Better yet, what even is this place to begin with?" The man in question asked looking at the void full of multicolored light
This is the waiting room for all Gamer candidates. From here they go through character creation and are sent to their new world for their playthrough to begin. Granted the process is randomized, but luckily most if not all are equipped to survive.
"Soooo, I got chosen to have my life get turned into a video game?...Huh, not gonna lie this doesn't seem all that bad to be honest." The man in question said
You seem to be taking this much easier than most. Especially, given that you have been here for nearly a month standard time.
"Well, that would explain why the time on my phone has been super slow…On the plus side; this place gets really good service." The man in question spoke surprised to get service in an interdimensional void
"Also, considering that some schmuck that was probably drunk driving ran me off the road…Where I wound up getting in one helluva wreck; then I can't really be all that mad about it…Although it does suck that my dreams of training to be the next Bellator or UFC Light Heavyweight champion are now down the drain." The man in question spoke having trained in M.M.A to realize said dreams
If it means anything, you were incredibly skilled all things considered…Had it not been for your accident, then I am sure that you would have won a belt and defended it for quite some time.
"Thanks, that means a lot. By the way, you are really nice so far." The man in question spoke to the mystery entity he was conversing with
Considering, that I have dealt with a litany of candidates far worse than you. You are by far and wide one of the more decent candidates. Therefore, kindness and respect will be paid towards you; given how other than your surprising proficiency with martial arts, you are relatively harmless overall.
"Well, unless someone really goes out of their way to screw with me, or make me angry. Then otherwise, I'm pretty chill." The man in question told the mystery entity
Fair enough. That being said for waiting so patiently, you will be given 2 free randomized powers.
"Sweet let's do this! Hopefully, I get something cool." The man in question said excited to see what his powers could be
Rolling
Rare Power Gained
(Density Control: X: Men Destiny Variant)
You can alter your very mass and density to make your body incredibly resilient or strike out for heavy damage against others. The parts of your body that are effected turn into a dense obsidian state to bludgeon, launch and create minor constructs to varying degrees. In addition your base strength is now enough to punch through solid brick and concrete with minor difficulty, and base durability can withstand small-arms fire with little injury.
Rolling
Rare Power Gained
(Lightning Breath)
Congratulations you have now gained the ability to fire off beams and blasts of lethal electricity/lightning at your enemies for deadly effect. Being able to punch through brick, stone, and reinforced metals with a single breath, careful though much like other energy attacks, this does not discriminate who it hits.
"Hey, these are pretty rad. Thanks a ton Mr or Miss whatever you are!" The man in question thanked the entity in question
Glad to see that you like them. Now then, let's begin rolling and selecting your new world to adventure in.
"Sweet, Let's get to it. In the meantime, I'll get started on customizing what I'll look like in my new life." The man in question spoke as the option for character customization opened up to him
Meanwhile, the Man in Question got busy starting on making his new body appear somewhat similar to what he looked like in life albeit with a few superficial changes to help with his self-confidence. What with him going from five foot five to five foot 10, wherein his build was more significantly heavier and stockier in build than his previously lankier one, with broad shoulders, long powerful limbs, canned ham-sized fists and heavily muscled build overall.
His hair was a thick fiery red mane that went to the middle of his neck in a wavy mess, with large emerald-colored eyes, dark caramel-colored skin, slightly hooked nose, and semi-squared off jawline and sharp teeth akin to a black bear. What with him looking over at his rolls overall from what was essentially a Gatcha-based system, which he was semi-familiar with from the Fate-Gacha games he'd played while he was still alive.
Minor Curse Rolled
Rough Start X3
(Well, considering you rolled this three times expect for your starting day in your new world to definitely go off with a few hitches)
Moderate Curse Rolled
The Literal Bare Essentials
(Other than some clothes on your back to start out with, you get absolute bupkiss no money, weapons or anything else. Just your bare-hands, your will to live and persist, and just that)
Moderate Curse
Ravenous Hunger
(Your metabolism is so great that you now require double if not triple the food intake to be fully satisfied for the day.)
Rare Power
Self-Sustained Flight
(You can kick off the ground and fly at pretty decent speeds to be as fast a fighter-jet, and move through the skies unabated and resilient to all of the would-be impediments that come with the ability in question)
Uncommon Power
Superior DarkVision
(Apparently, your vision is so good that you can see well into the darkest of night. Being able to see outwards of 300 feet into complete darkness around you.)
Super Rare Perk
Cooking Maestro
(Anything you can get your grubby mitts on, you can make not only edible but taste fan-fucking-tastic as well. Hell, for 24 hours those that consume your cooking gain a substantial boost to their physical attributes due to being able to bring out the best in what your able to cook from. Sets cooking and baking proficiencies to Master ranking.)
Uncommon Perk
Weathering through Resilience
(You are able to endure the extreme temperatures of cold and heat. As well as navigate through difficult terrain and dangerous weather to no detriment.)
"On the plus side, I didn't do too bad with the negatives. Plus what I did get was pretty cool overall, so I'll take it." The man in question spoke happy with how everything turned out
Excellent to hear! Now then, let us begin world randomization and send you on your way.
(World Selection in progress…calibrating Transporting and downloading of randomized background, selecting location and time of 'canon' to transport candidate)...World selection completed, transporting target into Akame Ga Kill, time of transport; Several months before canon, southwestern wilds of the Empire.
"Akame Ga Kill?...I don't know what that is, but sounds like it could be decent…I mean its gotta be better than an afterlife full of whatever this place is." The man in Question spoke not knowing what an Akame Ga Kill was or is but figured it had to be better than an eternity in the endless void
All I can say is that while it isn't the worst place to be sent, its definitely better than what you could have gotten. Considering that you could've gotten Marvel, Percy Jackson, DC Comics, Warhammer 40K, Highschool DXD, Naruto, Dragonball Z and One Piece as your imminent choices.
"Hey, I'm good with what I've got. By the way, I also got all the other stuff I was proficient with, right?" The man in question asked as he felt himself began to get transported away into his new world
Yes, all of which you were previously proficient with has been transferred to your new identity. And will be active the moment you awaken in your new body…That being said, good luck and hope you don't get screwed with this hot mess of a world.
"I'm sure I'll be fine." The man in Question spoke before feeling himself sucked into his new life
(April 4th, 1176 I.E, Southwestern Carnifex Imperium, 1:45 Pm)
It was a bright afternoon as the Man in Question as he looked up to see his character H.U.D read his name as Francis Holyfield as he found himself in ragged clothes and manacles, as he was being forcefully pulled along by a group of others in similar attire.
"Get a move on, we have a schedule to keep and we ain't paying you to lollygag!" Said a gruff voice as he cracked the whip against Francis's back
'Did…Did he just whip me?' Francis said to himself as what felt like an ant biting him on his back
"Did you hear what I just said, you fucking cunt get a move on? We're getting paid a lot of good money to deliver the lot of you to your new masters, and I'm not missing out on my payday! So get moving, or I'll take it out on your hide like I did the last time." The gruff voice spoke as they lashed their whip again
"You have one more time to hit me with that whip again…Do it and see what happens." Francis told him his brow furrowed in anger by the fact that he was getting his fresh start as a slave of all things
"Looks like we got ourselves a tough guy Rudeus. How 'bout you show this one where he stands, so we don't get shit for not breaking him in like we did the others." Said one of the slavers as Rudeus hopped off of his horse to do so exchanging his whip for a mace
"Gladly, it has been a while since I broke one in. Hopefully, this one will have more give to it than the last one." Rudeus said back as he came towards Francis with a cruel grin on his face
"I really wouldn't get any closer to me if I were you. You are not gonna like what happens if you try it good sir." Francis warned the approaching slaver
"And why's that, boy? What in the Emepror's name are you gonna do to me bound up in chains?!" Rudeus questioned as he continued to stalk over towards Francis
"Trust me, I'd get back on your horse and let me go right now. Otherwise, you and your friends are gonna have a closed-casket funeral by the time I'm done." Francis answered back
"You hear that this one thinks he's scary, well let me tell you something boy. You and the rest of these fuckers ain't shit!" Rudeus spoke as he raised up his mace to give the redhead what-for
"Now then, I'm going to make sure that smart mouth of yours doesn't backsass me anymore. But don't worry, I'll leave you in good enough shape for who we're giving you to." Rudeus added as he approached ever closer to him
'I did warn him not to get closer to me. So whatever happens to these guys is on him.' Francis said to himself as he activated his Density Control powers
Wherein without further warning Francis leaped into action with his right leg covered in dense obsidian, as he unleashed a brutal flying knee to Rudeus's face that struck with enough force to implode not just the mans' face but everything from his neck down to his knees was turned into chunky scarlet paste. The rest of the slaves and the three remaining slavers looking on in shock and disbelief at Francis's display of outright force as he skidded onto his feet, and without missing a beat broke his manacles as though they were made of soggy crackers before turning to the rest of his captors.
The first one speaking to Rudeus was fumbling with her rifle; while the other two that looked like her brothers hopped off their horses and charged at him with a battleaxe and warhammer in their hands, as Francis activated his powers on all of his limbs turning them into heavy duty gauntlets and greaves made of dense obsidian. Wherein he met the charging duo head-on where he met the battleaxe-wielding slaver with a Superman punch to the chest that outright caused them to implode into a chunky paste similar to Rudeus's, before turning on his heel and unleashing a brutal reverse roundhouse to the warhammer-wielding slaver.
Said slavers' chest, stomach, and waist were promptly crunched inwards like a crushed beer can causing them to projectile vomit blood like a water fountain as they felt their insides collapse in on themselves and rupture instantaneously. All before a monstrous uppercut to the liver blew apart their upper body at the groin leaving only their legs and the lower thigh to remain and slump over, as the sole-surviving rifle-wielding slaver finished panickly loading their rifle to fire at Francis.
However, they did not account for Francis to fly over to them and proceed to bend and fold their rifle barrel into a bow; like it was made of saltwater taffy before striking out with his left hand and brought it downwards onto their skull. Not only causing it to implode but almost cartoonishly implode like a can of tomato soup being smashed with a sledgehammer, leaving only the blood and gore-covered form of Francis who turned his limbs back into their normal form as he hopped out of the carriage; whilst the horses who were understandably spooked ran off from seeing their owners being brutally murdered.
What with the rest of the slaves who were stunned and gobsmacked from their captors being quickly and savagely murdered, before eventually erupting into cheers and shouts at being liberated from their bondage from their violent savior. Which had stunned and surprised Francis considering that he just did it not to be a slave to some dirtbag in who in the hell knows what this place was, as the slaves gathered around him cheering and hollering for him having liberated them and preventing them from being taken off and away.
All the while Francis just rolled with it considering what else were you to do; when by proxy you freed a handful of slaves…as such after the cheers died down; the Gamer in question proceeded to use his inhuman strength to free them from their binds by tearing off their manacles with the greatest of ease. The process taking roughly 5 minutes due to Francis wanting to make sure not to accidentally break their wrists or ankles; while he was doing so, but after said 5 minutes were done the would-be slaves were free; while Francis talked to the man who was appointed their leader named Jedidiah.
"So you guys were gonna get sold off to whoever this dickhead would've been; was because you didn't wanna support this civil war going on?" Francis asked Jedidiah
"Correct, the Empire doesn't take too kindly to those that openly protest the war, and refuse to help aid it. So we were rounded up from out homes, had our belongings sacked from us, and rounded up as would-be slaves to be sold off to the nearest noble lord." Jedidiah answered back
"That's…That's just downright deplorable. If you don't wanna support or war, you guys should have every God-given right to not want to deal with that. Especially if its coming to your neck of the woods, screwing with your livelihoods." Francis said appalled by this
"Aye, and had you not dealt with those slavers as you did. Then we would all be in chains, and have who knows what happened to us right now…" Jedidiah told Francis
"So thank ya for pulling us out of the hellfire when you did." Jedidiah thanked the redhead
"Not a problem at all, old man. I just didn't want to be a slave to anyone is all, plus it just felt like the right thing to do; if I'm gonna be all that honest." Francis said knowing his conscience would've had a field-day if he left people in chains to be enslaved
"Well, its good to see there's still people with a conscience and a good head on their shoulders like you…The world could use a lot more people with your sense of morals." Jedidiah said back as Francis couldn't help but let a bashful smile come across his face
"Hey, right now I'm just somebody that's out here trying to do the right thing. That's all there is to it." Francis reiterated
"If that's the case, then you've got your work cut out for you, young blood." Jedidiah told him as he then handed him a rolled up scroll
"This here is a map that should show you the empire, and everything in it as far as I could scrounge up. I wish it were in better condition, but your taking those bastards out of commission did muddy it up a bit." Jedidiah added as he gave the redheaded superhuman the map
"Thanks a ton old man…But what about you guys? Where are you gonna go from here?" Francis asked in concern for where they would be going next
"It shouldn't be too much of a problem for us to find the next town or city. Luckily for us, they had a spare one of these maps on hand…Its' a bit messed up from you punching them into literal pieces, but its still legible enough for us to find our way to the next town over." Jedidiah answered
"Alright, well if that's the case; then good luck finding your way back…You guys gonna be ok defending yourselves? I can come with and make sure you guys get to where you need to in one piece." Francis offered to the middle-aged man before him
"No we should be fine. Just as long as we stick to the main trails and avoid any Danger Beasts nearby, we should be fine." Jedidiah told a confused Francis
"What in God's name is a Danger Beast?" Francis questioned
"...You aren't from around here are you?" Jedidiah questioned back
"Not really. To be honest you wouldn't believe me if I told you where I used to come from." Francis answered knowing that is origins would be strange to anyone
"Fair enough, but trust me when I say that you'll know what they look like when you see 'em." Jedidiah told Francis
"Until then, and until we somehow see each other again. Good luck and godspeed young man, and welcome to the Empire." Jedidiah further spoke before turning to the group of would-be slaves to usher them to a new refuge
"Thanks…Holy fuck, what have I got myself into…better yet how am I gonna survive through this hot mess of a world?" Francis wondered to himself
Quest Completed: Break your Chains and get a Move on!
Main Objective: Kill or Subdue your would-be captors (Completed)
Bonus Objective: Free the would-be slaves from being officially put into bondage (Completed)
Rewards: 3 Gatcha Tokens, World Map Unlocked, X10 Commoner's Clothes, 2 weeks of Rations, 840 Imperial Drachma, Affection/Obedience System Unlocked. Gamer's Mind/Gamer's Body Unlocked.
"Huh, I guess that's gonna make knowing where to go a lot easier." Francis remarked as he saw the map before him dissipate into bright green particles before forming into a large holographic map
'Now then, time to find a place to stay and eat at…And figure out what my next move is gonna be.' Francis noted to himself as his stomach rumbled in agreement for finding a place to stay
(4 days later, April 8th, 1176 I.E, Carnifex Imperium, Themata, 6:30 Pm)
It would be a few days later into the evening as Francis had after finding a place to stay and hold up at; within the small town of Themata as Francis was wondering what his next move was going to be from hereon given his being a literal superhuman.
"Alright, now then let's see if everything is in order from my past life." Francis spoke as he pulled hp his abilities and pulled up his proficiency list
Muay Thai Proficiency (Advanced)
While you aren't exactly a master at the Art of 8 Limbs, you definitely know how to hang with the best of 'em. From the likes of Rodtang, Buakaw Banchamek , Alistair Overeem, and Rafael Codeiro, you know how to strike with deadly efficiency and ruthless aggression with this relentless martial arts style.
Boxing Proficiency (Advanced)
You know how to move in the way of the sweet science, being able to bob, weave shoulder roll with some of the best in the business, as well as being able to throw a hook, jab and uppercut with some real heat behind it. From the likes of James Toney, Roy Jones Jr, Roberto Duran, Evander Holyfield, Marvin Hagler, and Manny Pacquiao, you know how to punish people in pocket as well as get out of danger when needed.
Sambo Proficiency (Advanced)
While you arenowhere near ready to hang with those who have mastered this art like those of famous esteem such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Shavkat Rakmonov, or Vadim Nemkov; you are nonetheless frighteningly proficient with the art. Being more than competent enough to wrestle and force nearly anyone to the ground and put them in submission holds, body-locks, or let loose with ground and pound to your hearts content.
Drumming Proficiency (Intermediate)
While you aren't on the likes of Tomas Hakke, Gene Hoglan, Joey Jordison, Neil Peart, or Chris Adler, you are considerably adept when it comes to playing on the kit, and moreover have what it takes to play with the big boys when you really commit.
"Yup, everything that's gonna help me in a scrap is all in one piece. Thank goodness." Francis spoke happy to see his combative applications in-tact from his previous life
"Now the only real question is…what to do to pass the time in this place? It ain't like I have meta-knowledge to depend on." Francis wondered to himself
I have a suggestion for a few potential quest-lines if you would interested. Given that the Carnifex Empire between both the Empire itself and the revolutionaries; has more than enough of its fair share of corruption on either side. As such there is plenty for you to do before the canon of this world begins in a few months time.
"That's actually great to know. Any ideas on where or what I should start with to get my name out there?" Francis questioned
Other than destroying the Slave Auction Houses across this portion of the Empire. A quest that would shake things up, would be to take down Lokal who is a distant cousin to Prime Minister Honest. Who has a penchant for having numerous women kidnapped from their homes, the streets or anywhere else that may catch his fancy, and abusing them to death in a multitude of ways be it sexually, physically or etc.
"That…That is absolutely deplorable, and he just gets away with this Scot free?!" Francis questioned once more in righteous rage
Yes. Given that his cousin is the de-facto leader of the Empire; he has allowed many who are either related to him or kiss up to him on a regular basis; to have their way. As such even if they are punished it is a relative slap on the wrist, where any other person would receive a life sentence for the same crimes.
"Good to know…Give me the quest to take this guy out and any of his resources, and I'll get too it immediately." Francis told the System
Very well then, but just know that you will need an ally or two to assist with this. While you may have a decent amount of power at the moment. You are going to need as much help as possible to stand a chance against what's out there.
"Fair point. Just give me the questline and I'll get started on hunting' this sonuvabitch down." Francis swore in wanting to see the woman abuser get handled A.S.A.P
Very well, then. Just give me one moment to make sure everything is in order… … Quest-line has now been generated and is ready to go for you to begin at your leisure, there will be other availible quest-lines for you to undertake and even unlock across this portion of the Imperium.
Quest-Line Generated: An Honest Crackdown of a Abusive Dickhead
Iolkal has been getting away with the kidnapping, abuse, and murder of numerous women across the Carnifex Imperium, and it is high-time someone (a.k.a you) put a stop too it.
Main Objective 1: Kill Iolkal
Main Objective 2: Free his Prisoners from his Compound
Main Objective 3: Destroy Iolkal's Whorehouses (0/20)
Bonus Objective 1: Kill Imperial Lieutenants on his Payroll (0/3)
Bonus Objective 2: Kill Revolutionary Army Colonel Chimaev for being on his payroll and aiding in his schemes.
Rewards: 9 Gatcha Toekns, 4 Rare or Higher Perks, 2 Super Rare or Ultra Rare Items
Accept (Y/N?)
"Of course, I'm accepting!" Francis said as he accepted the Quest
Good luck and Happy Hunting to you then, you'll need it.
"Thanks, I appreciate it." Francis responded
"In the meantime, let's hope that one of these tokens gives me someone good to be on my side…Please, let it be someone awesome." Francis said to himself as he expended a Gatcha Token
Gatcha Token Expended. Randomized Item Gained!
Boots of Speed
Uncommon Rarity
(These Boots Double the Movement Speed of the wearer for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes has been used, the boots require an hour to recharge before following use. Activate by clicking them together like your name is Dorothy and your in the WIzard of Oz.)
"Not the best thing I could've gotten, but doubling up on being able to move fast…Hell, I'll take it and then some. Now I just gotta hope that this next one is gonna give me a kickass sidekick to help me out." Francis spoke as he saw the thick leather booths with bright crimson wing designs on the sides with bright scarlet stitching and lacing
'Please let this be something good.' Francis hoped to himself
Gatcha Token Expended: Randomized Item Gained
Fate Servant Acquired: Oda Nobunaga (4 Star Archer)
"You know what, I'm not even gonna complain about getting something this cool." Francis said to himself as he saw he had one sole remaining token
'I'll hold onto you for later…Never know when I'm gonna need it for a rainy day.' Francis said to himself before summoning the Fate Servant in question in brilliant emerald light
"I take it that you are my new master? You look decently strong enough, as fitting for someone as impeccably great as myself!" Oda Nobunaga questioned
"Yep, my name is Francis by the way." Francis said as he extended a hand towards his new 'Servant'
"Good to know, Soldier. Now tell me, what are we up against? I doubt that you summoned me just to exchange pleasantries, even though I am more than capable of being entertaining should you need it." Oda Nobunaga wondered as her air of unyielding self-confidence was ironclad and unyielding
"You aren't wrong. I'm in a new world where everyone here is far as I can see icorrupt, getting abused by the system, or some other 3rd thing. Plus, a civil war that's got it caught in a death grip, and I can use someone that's as amazing as you to help me through it…I mean who better to help out than one of the greatest warlords of all time." Francis said given that said servant was in his Top 20 of all time favorites
+4 Reputation to Oda Nobunaga (Archer) for recognizing their greatness as a once great warlord (28/100)
"It's nice to see that someone recognizes my worth. Only incompetent maggots would fail to recognize the greatness of the one and only Oda Nobunaga." Said the mitaristic Archer
"Well, its because of that greatness; that I'm gonna need you on tactics duty. Because, we're gonna have our hands full, and I need someone to help with plans of attack." Francis told her
"Alright, soldier. How do we do this, and where are we going?" Oda questioned as Francis pulled up the world map and zoomed in
"Glad you asked because we are going to have a busy set of months ahead of us." Francis answered back
(2 weeks later, April 23rd, 1176 I.E, Night Raid Base, 2:10 Pm)
Meanwhile, as weeks would pass after Francis summoned the haughty Archer to aid him in his campaign against the slavers of the southwest of the Empire and weakening Lolkal's connections, as Najenda had gathered those of Night Raid that weren't out on missions that being Akame, Bulat, and Mine to inform them of the mystery duo.
"So someone is finally taking it to the slavers in the south? Honestly, I didn't think it would take this long before someone got fed up with the Empire doing this for so long." Bulat spoke
"I don't get why we're wasting our time on 2 idiots in the southwest, Najenda. Don't we have a dozen other more important things to do?" Mine asked dismissively
"Normally, I would not have called the three of you here regarding something like this. However, as our reports have shown these two have proven to be extremely effective. Having taken out nearly 20 Slave Auctions, 3 of Lolkal's personal Whorehouses, and an Imperial encampment within that time-period." Najenda informed them much to their surprise
"I would understand if a team like ours our an entire squad of Imperials did something of this caliber. But two people did this?! No offense, Najenda but this seems almost unreal even by our standards." Bulat said finding this to be almost unreal
"I thought the same, Bulat. But the reports don't lie, especially when whoever these two are; are whipping the Empire into a frenzy." Najenda replied having read over the reports since she first got them and saw that they were 100% genuine
"Where does that leave us then?" Akame questioned her leader
"Right now, we are put into an interesting predicament. Given that as it stands we have two extremely dangerous unknowns out there. Where on one hand they are doing a substantial amount of damage to the Empire and anyone who is willing to strike out at one of Honest's inner circle; is doing great work in my book." Najenda answered back
"However, at the same time it cannot be ignored that they are still 2 extremely potent wild cards. One's that I should stress that we have next to no idea of what their full capabilities are…Which makes them that more dangerous given that we do not know where their loyalties actually lie." Najenda added
"I'm guessing you want us to keep an eye on them then?" Bulat asked as Najenda nodded in agreement
"While you are in the right direction, Bulat. I will also have all of you report back on if they can or cannot be trusted to join the Revolutionary Army, or even Night Raid for that matter. We need all the help we can get if we want to turn the tables against the Empire's forces, and having two assets this capable will definitely help." Najenda answered back
Given that as far as Najenda could see it, if she could get these two mystery wild cards on the side of Night Raid; then she had the feeling that the tides would be able to truly turn in their favor to deal some lasting damage against the Empire's forces and in this nightmare of a Civil War.
"And what it these idiots don't want to join us? Even if they are this supposedly good, I doubt that they will come close to being as good as Pumpkin and I." Mine asked while puffing her chest out with pride
"If that is the case, then you are to make sure that under no circumstances are they to join the Empire. While I doubt that they will join them willingly, the fact still remains that once Honest and his puppet Emperor see how valuable of an asset they are. That they will either do everything they can to have them killed or coerced into joining and that cannot happen. As such should that happen, they are to be terminated on the spot." Najenda answered back decisively
"Are you sure that we are to eliminate them in that instance? It never hurts to have them as close allies if they don't want to join us?" Akame questioned wanting to make sure that killing them would be the neccessary call
"I am, Akame. As much as I wouldn't like too given how highly talented they seem. We also cannot afford to let them fall into imperial hands, therefore whatever can be done to convince them to join Night Raid, then do so." Najenda instructed
"Understodd, Najenda, sir." All 3 Night Members responded
"Good…all of you are dismissed except for Bulat. I wish to speak with him privately." Najenda told the trio as without much further words spoken Akame and Mine depearted
"Well, Najenda. It looks like we have our work cut out for us…Who would've thought that two foreigners would come out of the woodwork to take it to the Empire." Bulat said admiring the guts that the Gamer had to go on a warpath against the Empire
"Reminds me of when I first joined the Revolutionary Army." Bulat added
"I agree, and that is why I want to have them join the Revolution if not Night Raid all the more, Bulat. You cannot tell me that they wouldn't do wonders for our little group." Najenda spoke knowing that Francis and Oda would be powerful assets
"Hey, I'm not going to knock the idea of having them join us. It's just that keeping them on for the long haul isn't going to be an easy sell." Bulat told the leader of Night Raid
"While I am aware that the mission statement of what we do isn't for the faint of heart. I doubt that they're going to get an upset stomach about killing imperial lapdogs. If anything, it will be like shooting fish in a barrel if their record is anything like the reports." Najenda somewhat joked
"You know what I'm talking about. There's some stuff that we see on missions that's enough to make anyone's stomach turn…Other than Akame's, but with everything she's had to deal with; she's cut above the rest." Bulat told Najenda knowing that what they usually witnessed was enough to drive anyone who wasn't mentally hardened/fucked off the deep end
"I know, Bulat. But if I'mgoing to be completely blunt here, I doubt that will be an issue for much longer. With these two going after Lolkal and I assume anyone that is connected too him, then they will be seeing more than their fair share of the Empire's dark side." Najenda replied
"The one saving grace we have is that Esdeath isn't around. Otherwise, this would be even more of a craptastrophe…The day anything good comes from that woman is the day we're all building snowmen in the frozens section of hell." Bulat said back getting a slight snicker from Najenda
"D-Did you just try to make a pun?" Najenda asked
"Can you blame me for trying to lighten the mood, Najenda?" Bulat questioned
"No, I cannot to be honest. Between this and Esdeath's army making quick work of the resistance in the North, on top of everything else going on. I could use a bit of levity right now." Najenda answered back glad for Bulat's attempt to lighten the mood
"Glad I could at least try. Still, how bad do you think things are gonna change if these two take down Iolkal?...I doubt that Honest is going to let any of this, much less his cousin getting taken out quietly." Bulat spoke knowing that the Prime Minister wouldn't let something like that slide so easily
"He is a lot of things, Najenda, and spiteful is one of them." Bulat further spoke
"I know Bulat, in fact most in Night Raid or the Revolutionary Army; can attest to his selfishness and cruelty. Either indirectly or directly." Najenda said back as Bulat's fist tightened in anger of the man responsible for his superior's being left to rot in a prison cell
"One of these days, I'm going to gut that fat bastard for all the wrong he's done." Bulat swore with ire
"And hopefully we will be there to see that happen. Until then, we do as we always do, Bulat…Prepare for the worse, and take out as many Imperials as possible; until we can change things for the better." Najenda replied
"Basically, the 9 to 5 we've been doing for all this, gotcha!...Anyways, if you need me; I'm gonna go meet up with Leone for drinks." Bulat told Najenda
"You two have fun, and please keep Leone out of trouble. There is only so much we can do to cover her tabs across the country, without it being traced back to us." Najenda instructed of Bulat who flashed her a his trademarked smile
"Don't worry, Najenda. I'll make sure to keep her out of trouble." Bulat swore before heading off
'Now all I have to do is hope that these two will be more than worth the effort. The very last we need is for the Empire, or God forbid Esdeath to return and get her hooks into them.' Najenda said to herself
Meanwhile, in the southwestern portion of the Empire did Oda and Francis stand atop another slave auction house being annihilated with the slaves being set free and on their way, and the slavers and Imperial guards stationed being annihilated in part to the teamwork of the duo in question.
"Hey, Oda. How are you liking that new rifle we stole off of that encampment we took out?" Francis asked as she held in her hands a carbine rifle in her hands
"I will admit, soldier. This is definitely better than the old rifles we used to shoot in my heyday. Granted it took a bit of cleaning and sight re-alignment to keep to my standards. But as with any weapon in my grasp, I have made it better than ever." Oda Nobunaga replied as she slug her rifle across her back
"That reminds me, where do we go from here?" Oda Nobunaga questioned
"Well, I say that we head over to the next auction house about 5 miles out from here; take that out. Then go to the nearest town over for dinner and call it a night…After that, I say we work our way towards taking out some of these lieutenants that are on this rat bastards' payroll." Francis answered back
"Sounds like a splendid plan so far. I will admit ambushing these rotten maggots has been quite a bit of fun…Brings me back to when I would rally my men to lay siege to my lessers…good times." Oda Nobunaga replied in fond memory of their domination during the Warring States Era
"Thanks, and also, Oda. You definitely weren't kidding when you said you were one heck of a tactician…I'll be the first to admit that I'm not really one for tactics unless its in the ring fighting the man across from me." Francis said back in full admission that he wasn't a tactical genius unless it came to hand-to-hand
"We all have our roles to play when it comes to battle. It just so happens that yours is to excel at close-quarters and mid-range combat, Meanwhile, I support you from long-range and occasionally surprising the enemy with my blade. All in all to create a partnership that none of these maggots can compare to our combined might!" Oda Nobunaga spoke her boisterous voice ringing out as the two headed off and away from the massacre
"You're definitely not wrong about that…Man, I lucked out with you." Francis replied happy to have the servant alongside him
"As you should be grateful to have me in your company, soldier. Together, we are going to accomplish great things, and I cannot wait for this world to see what we do unfold!" Oda Nobunaga said their eyes shining with unwavering confidence at all of what they could achieve
"All I know is, we've got so much work to do and I can't wait to keep this going." Francis replied ready and willing for the bullshit of this new world
So with our intrepid protagonist having been sent into the world of Akame Ga Kill ready to take on the world ahead of him with a new servant in tow to accompany him, how will things proceed for the Gamer in question as Night Raid begins to turn its eyes on him. Well, stay tuned and see for the all-new installments of, A Gamer Amongst Monsters: Alternative!
Alright, I hope you guys like this rebooted take on my A Gamer Among Monsters story as now that I've had some time to reflect and actually plan out how I want to do things with a world that I can truly have fun with versus the original and not feel like a total schnook while doing so…I feel really about how things are gonna go for this story, and I hope that all of you will stick around for all the shenanigans that are gonna be coming to pass soon enough.
So without further adieu as we begin the story and saga as a whole, this is Pravus666 signing off until next time as our next installment will have Francis and Oda taking on their 1st Danger Beast among other things in mind. So stay tuned for all of that good stuff.
Part 1 Theme Song: ShutterSpeed by Karnivool
Random End Song: Just Like You by 3 Days Grace