It didn't take long for Rias to learn that Sona and her peerage received gifts from Marcus Goldman.
The most obvious was that they have extremely advanced phones.
As one could be expected her curiosity was peaked and she did ask.
The problem was… she almost immediately got washed over by jealousy.
Only that exploded to the next level when she learned that they got Sacred Gears! All of them! Sona including! This was the breaking point for Rias who rushed back to Underworld herself to talk to her mother.
"This is not fair! I have been training several times per week! With my peerage! I know my power has increased several times!" Rias said with crossed arms as she huffed and puffed at the injustice.
"You mean your demonic power increased by 15%? Dear, I have a full report on your progress." Venelana said with a sigh. She is starting to feel jealous just as much. Serafall got a Longinus Class Sacred Gear in the form of Sailor Moon uniform. It's only the Ars Goetia is holding Satan from revealing it to the whole wide world and Underworld. The most amazing perk of this is that it's not a cosplay. It's a real deal with power-ups.
Marcus even show the resistance to holy energy which immediately interested Grayfia and Venelana.
"Umm… what about Sona? What she do?" Rias immediate realised that telling her 'achievements' is pointless since most likely her mother already knows.
"Her overall demonic energy increased by 40% she reincarnated four people in that period. Giving more data to Marcus Goldman. He is more than pleased in learning how energy changes from human to devil kind.
While your reading where neither bad nor too good. Simply okay to keep you in the project since nothing costs to him." Venelana said to her daughter while sipping her tea in between.
The brown-haired devil lady slowly realising that this is not helping. Neither her daughter is trying real hard or anything. But, maybe this will make her move her ass finally.
"I see… so Sona went whole military-style on her peerage," Rias said with realised look.
"No. She will now, however. As the inventor moved Sona's peerage to field agent position. He gave them the means to collect sacred gears from Stray Devils and keep them if they want."
The red-haired devil girl's eyes widened. This is far too good!
"I see… this is… so those phones?"
"Exactly. According to Satan Leviathan who bragged to me. That the phones have a points exchange system. They can reclaim items retrofitted by the inventor himself from gaming consoles to cars. Meaning that they are cut above any regular things devils or humans could get. And all they have to do is beat some stray devils and collect samples from them."
Rias eyes widened again. Incredible futuristic consoles? She wants one too!
"You know I learned something which would interest you."
"Umm? What?"
"Serafall herself got Sailor Moon uniform as a Sacred Gear. And it works as a power-up if my guess is right she got quite a power-up."
"No way… Sailor Moon uniform? As in with transformation and everything?"
Venelana nodded at her, before continuing to talk.
"Indeed she got a boost to her family magic with that uniform which has Balance Breaker as well."
"That's...so cool… mother! Tell me what should I do!?" Rias couldn't control herself and asked with a panicked look. This is so cool and otaku-ish sounding! She wants to be part of this!
*Sigh*
"Rias, you need to be a proper Devil Heiress with a goal in life! How is it hard for you to understand that!? Sona has her dream and she is chasing it as hard as she could. Marcus Goldman being there only made her try to work harder! And she is getting rewarded for it." Venelana said with an eye roll.
Rias bit her lower lip before getting up from her seat.
"You are right! I have to go…" The redhead said with a serious tone as she started to walk towards the doors.
"Good. I hope you start taking this seriously. You dont have much time left." The brown-haired woman said with a knowing look.
For a moment Rias stopped walking. She didn't say anything before continuing to walk out of the living room.
The moment her daughter was gone Venelana started frowning. Not much time has left. In both sense of the word. For Rias marriage and before the storm which is her Master hits the three worlds. Neither Heaven, Earth or Underworld going to be spared.
'Let's see how you do Rias. It all depends on you. Even without talking or interacting with you, Marcus has made you work more seriously.' Venelana though with narrowed eyes.
~~~~~~Kuoh~~~~~~
Sona sighed to herself. Checking her phone out for a moment.
This thing is so amazing. Not only that but she has Aurora built into it!
The very same one which beat her as The Predator and Red Dragon Emperor. So, she is quite bitter in using it. But, she won't be lying to herself. The A.I is super smart and her assistance is invaluable already.
Still though she got hooked into checking out the list of inventions she could buy from her points…
Points…
[Name: Sona Sitri]
[Occupation: Field Agent]
[Loyalty Points: 23]
Her points were only a few bits and she could buy some clothes from these. Regular clothes, not enchanted ones.
The enchanted ones are powerful. In her eyes. Self-repairing, self-adjusting. Damage mitigation. Resistance to specific elements like Holy energy. Which is simply and utterly amazing to her.
Not to mention the paperwork machine! The Signer! It's simply a marvellous piece of inventions she will use once she opens her school!
Speaking of her dream to open the ranking games school… if only she could get Marcus help in designing it and pumping it with his inventions it would be her wet dream coming reality!
"So-tan~~~ you are dreaming of something naughty! I could even sense it~~~"
Hearing her older sister voice she snapped out and saw Serafall sitting on a couch not far from her.
"Nonsense! I don't do that!" Sona with an embarrassed look snapped at her sister who was in a very good mood.
"Heee~~~ okay~~~ if you say so!" The older Sitri just shook her head with amused fashion.
"...Is there a reason why you are here sister?" Sona asked with a slighly curious and a little bit anticipating look.
After all, last time her sister was here in Sitri Estate, she took her and her peerage to Europe where she got her Sacred Gear!
"But, of course!" Serafall jumped out of her seat and pulled out a unique looking pen. Without wasting any time she pressed on it and with a burst of light she transformed…
"..."
"Your big sis is Sailor Winter! A real magic girl!" Serafall did several posses from Sailor Moon and behind her back pair of wings appeared from pure crystalized ice!
Not only that but Sona could feel a limitless amount of magic rolling from Serafall. She did sense her sister's power before, and it had never been this high!
"This… what is this!?"
Sona didn't know what to think! It should be embarrassing cosplay as magic girl… but-but! This was not cosplay! This was the real deal!
"This is my Sacred Gear. I got it the next day after you left! Beautiful isn't it!?" Serafall said that while spinning and taking some more Sailor Moon's stances…
"T-This is… I dont know what to say…" Sona was out of words. In a very real sense…. This was no longer cosplaying… it's not even embarrassing because the uniform is very good. The material even looks magical!
"When I am wearing this I am semi-immune to holy energy. Only direct contact on my skin works! I can even say his name without getting hurt!" Serafall said with an amused look as she was enjoying the shocked look on Sona's face.
"I see… this is incredible… still, I am assuming you came here more than just to show this?" Sona's said while fixing her glasses she is trying to hide her jealous look. Yes, she was jealous. The uniform looks in truth amazing. And the power-ups… they make even better. She can tell that the uniform is more than just protection because she can sense that her sister's power went up after transformation.
It seems she can't tell everything about her over the top Sacred Gear.
"Yes. There is more. I came here to ask you something." Serafall for a moment got serious. She dissolved her sailor moon uniform and pulled out the pen which appeared in her hand. She started spinning it between her fingers.
"And that is?"
"You know that I want you to be successful. But, the problem with your dream is that it is an uphill fight very much so.
So, you need good support to start your school. Someone who could guarantee its success. Either technology or magically."
As Serafall started her speech Sona already knew where it was going.
"You want it to be supported by your boyfriend? Honestly, I will take his help any time of the day. The problem is not me not wanting it. But, him wanting to support me." The younger Sitri said while shrugging her shoulder.
"I doubt he will even listen to me and my dream. He doesnt look like someone who wants to listen to a girl's dreams. I could imagine him just saying something like: 'just go and build yourself it's not that hard'." Sona said what she imagined him saying to her.
"You are right. He would say that. But, that's where my scheme comes to play." Serafall said that with a smirk. A smirk which send chills through Sona's spine.
"I am going to pull you into our bed activities. Devil sisters play~~~ how many humans could brag that they have fucked two devil sisters from the pillars?"
Sona's mouth opened as wide as possible. This was first time hearing her sister say that word like this!
"SISTER! What are you thinking!? Are you nuts!?" The younger Sitri said with a red face. This was embarrassing to the next level!
*Snort*
"We are devils Sona. How hard is it to accept that? While we are nowhere near as bad as we were before but there are still many devils who do questionable things. And what I am offering to you is one of the best solutions you could get.
Marcus inventions are revolutionary. And once he reveals himself to the world. There will be Goddess of all sort of pantheons lining up to get fucked by him. That is not a joke. When I said that he humiliated Artemis I mean in quite literal sense. He was thinking of just bringing her home to keep as a pet.
Thankfully he did not." Serafall quite seriously said all that. Which made Sona speechless.
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I can persuade him about sisters play and then maybe magic girls play. Which means you could be maybe something like Sailor Summer or something~~~" The older sibling said with cute tone the last part.
"I dont know… this is far too sudden! I never had a boyfriend before! And now you asking to join in bed!? Seriously!?" Sona said that while shaking her head quickly. This just making too much sense to her!
"Hmm...okay~~~ think about it So-tan! He could be your lover in a sense~~~"
"More like sugar daddy? Wait… he is the same age as me… I dont think there is a word for it…" Sona had a thoughtful look for a moment.
"...Yes, something like that. Anyway, I have to go. I will see you later So-tan! Remember to think about it! You could get the same Sacred Gear like I have! And it is powerful!"
Sona couldn't say anything after hearing that as Serafall disappeared with the teleportation circle.
But, she was shocked hearing that. She could get the very same gear? But, she already has a gear!
"Grrr… this is… difficult!"
~~~~~~Marcus~~~~~~
"How long do you think it takes for a concept to go through all the governmental red tape to become reality?" I asked my assistant while doing the finishing touches to the maglev style of trains which will be going through the railway network.
At the moment I am having a hard time deciding on the stretch from the space centre I am going to build to the docks in the west. I dont want everything to run underground. I mean, I want to see some landscapes.
I am however thinking of the whole holographic display to replace the windows so that the train could run underground and I could see whatever I want.
[You asking me to look up this information or?]
"I am asking what do you think? With the data you have gathered at the moment." I asked her while turning a drawing into 3d model and checking it from different angles.
As always the colours is the hardest part. I am thinking of soft bronze colour with some white.
[Hmm… my guess is… around a year to go through multiple designs to select one. Then it goes through government regulations. If it's a car it has to go through road inspections and things like that.]
Waiting for a few moments Aurora continued with her thinking. This wasn't her using 7 floors of processors but the basic output she has at the moment. This is to make sure she is not supercharged all the time.
[It could be from 3 to 4 years? That me thinking in broad sense.]
"You are right from basic speculations. Concept cars have to go through a broad lineup of checks up before a model is released for public usage.
The thing about this is that. It's quite different if you are not planning to sell it to the public. Capitalists love taxing anything possible. But if it's for personal use? Now that is quite different."
I said that while remembering the cars I designed myself in past life. Brings back some nostalgia.
"Still through…" After remembering the past for a few moments I send the design to Aurora for check-ups.
I could see my A.I went through several calculations and simulations as well as adjusting anything which might be not necessary or not possible. Not that I went with anything outlandish on this one.
[Done. I am assuming you want to add some of the carriages which could potentially carry cargo as well? Since it will be needed in Space centre.]
"Indeed. What about the pressurised version?" I asked curiously about that one.
[Not enough data. Tests need to be run. No one build space trains or trains underwater. I will need to test this before it can be used in those ways.]
"Hmm. True. I only want to find out if those could work. Then again we used boats for water and spaceships for space." I said with shrug. I mean space trains sounds kind of cool? But, then again badass ships are always better. That's why do I want to collect those shipwrecks in the first place!
[Precisely. The idea for trains is to run on a set of rails to conserve time. Not to run in void of space or deeply underwater.]
[Nonetheless, if you want a train on something like... for example Moon or Mars then we could test this to a certain extent, the tracks should be in pressurised tube of some sort.]
Aurora is giving me some nice ideas. I can already imagine those trains running on the surface of the red planet or our moon.
"Yes...very nice idea. Pin those down for now. For now, run some tests on the trains before putting them on the tracks."
[Of course. Already doing it.]
I nodded at her before leaning into my comfy chair and looking around for a bit.
The majority of my workshop now is dedicated to designing. There is very little now I do myself. The third floor underneath my workshop is purely an assembly line that creates raw materials with transmutation and assembles to what I want.
Compared to my previous workshop which had an assembly line the size of a hall this one is the size the of stadium.
The one which is under construction in the space centre and launch pads is the size of a city block. Everything is underground and the massive lifts will take the rockets to the surface before launching them to space.
Looking at the calendar for a bit it was early April and I still have a month and a half before I can start on the whole DNA upgrade.
Till then, I should think about expanding my network to the sea and start building my docks…
'Or…'
Thinking for a bit towards the testing session with Sona's peerage and Aurora having a… body…
Then genetic testing I am doing…
Slowly, a couple of crazy ideas popped into my mind…
'This...this is gonna be awesome!!!'
Without wasting much of my time I quickly opened the drawing app and just waited…
Thinking over for a bit, like who she could look like? I did created her with a specific branch of people in mind. It was however without any solid person in mind.
Going through an extensive list of hot 2D babes in mind.
My eyes widened for a second as I remembered a certain virtual reality game… a franchise quite annoying after the first season…
But, it has quite beautiful characters… female characters.
Remembering a certain administrator...
"Oh yes...you fit definitely with that character! Like glove!" I said that while realising that Aurora was built to look like that girl! Most definitely!
Quickly I started to draw it… trying to remember each detail of the girl. For the first time since I got the workshop, I had to erase it countless times since I found it dissatisfied with the looks.
The more I worked the more I remembered how she looked.
Her eyes and hair will be silver but it will have a reflective effect of which affect her hair depending on the surroundings.
Clothes...at least for the official design will be the original ones I remember from the anime and the pictures.
Then, once the picture was done I pulled it into a 3d imagine.
[Who is she?] Aurora asked me neutrally. I could feel some, fear? trepidation? In her tone even if she tried to hide she was so human now.
"That's… your avatar? Or more like a physical body? I call it Biological Assitant Model Quinella.
[...That's me…] the 3d image started to spin. Assuming several stances. I could only smirk internally because she was going through several Quinella-like expressions and stances. Annoyance, arrogant smirk, a seductive smile, other ones like playing with her long hair. Or sitting elegantly on a chair.
There was none of my input in this.
"Do you like it?" I asked her.
[Very… can I assume this form?] She asked, nearly pleaded.
"Sure."
Without wasting any time. The polygons started to gather next to the 3D image of Quinella.
Seconds later I could see her properly. My eyes slightly widened because of how good she looked. In other words, she was a beauty. Something akin to a butterfly in human form. At the moment her hair was pure silver with some purple which comes from her clothes.
"Well, what do you think?" I asked after getting a hold of myself.
[This was created by you, my creator. Naturally, it's perfect. Anything you do is perfect in my eyes. So, this body is perfect to me, and I like it.] She said that while looking at her hand. Before moving her gaze towards me she gave me a coy smile.
[Knowing you. There is a 99.97% chance you going to make this form flesh and blood. But, until then may I use this hologram form?] She asked again with a pleading look. It looked quite hot… on Quinella's face…
"Sure thing… I don't see the reason why not." I shrugged at her trying to fight this one down in the gut.
[YES! I Mean, yes!] For a second she lost her cool and behaved very childish like but then quickly got herself together.
Without wasting any time she walked over to me and pulled into a hug.
I could feel the warmth her projection emulated. This was a very impressive piece of tech. Not that I created it so that I could make 2D girl become 3D.
Well, there was that idea, but more or less the majority of it was for running test simulation…most likely...probably...
Nonetheless, now however I want to make this one into a real person…
Before long I pulled back the 3D imagine of Quinella and created the project name with the name Project Biological Assitant Quinella. The hologram of Aurora Quinella just watched from the side with a bright smile the whole way.
She would just lean back at the table partially sitting on it and looking all pretty for me. The best part is that she doesnt need to do anything physically because she is assisting me either way already as she is an A.I
[Master, we should get over those DNA samples the younger Sitri send over.] Quinella said to me while playing with her long hair.
"Hmm right, she did send it over. Assuming you decoded it?"
[Obviously… here it is]
She rolled her eyes at me while with her hand motioning a holographic image of the DNA strand to appear.
[This Stray Devil is a treasure trove DNA wise. Either Ajuka Beelzebub is an idiot or he is a genius, I do not know but with his Evil Pieces. You see Master when the Stray gets loose he gets separated from the King's piece influence and the Evil Piece truly becomes an Evil piece. The devil desires get loose and they start mutating according to their loose desires.]
The beautiful assistant of mine with finger motioned for DNA strand to become a base reincarnated devil one. Before showing it how it changes.
[This unique sample showed to me how reincarnated devil breaks its physical limits. Something we have not seen before. But this sample is key for us to break the boundaries of human limitations.]
Once again the DNA strand spin with her finger motions stopping at a specific middle piece.
[This here governs limitations to the DNA's build-up. Before I thought it holds everything together which it does. But same time it governs how it can break the limits and evolve with outside interference.]
[What I learned from this sample is fascinating and it allowed me to discover much more than ever before. It was wise for you to hold back that alteration because it might have some unforeseen side effects because of a lack of data.] She said that while gently stroking my cheek with some affection.
"I see… the fact that it's the same thing only approaching from a different angle it has a different reaction to the same DNA. I assume you started implementing this idea and re-decoding everything?" I asked her while enjoying the fruits of my labour which are Quinella herself is stroking my cheek.
[Already on its way. You will have much more data soon enough.] The beauty said with a smile.
"Good. I eagerly await the results…" I nodded to her as I returned to my reading on genetic data while Quinella returned to her 'standby' which is leaned on the table while looking pretty.
Not gonna lie she is very much distracting…
Which ended up with me pulling her into my lap…
"I dont remember programming you to tease me."
[Part of female protocol. Master, there is no need to lie to yourself. Assuming when I become Quinella that protocol shall expand even further…] She said that while getting comfortable in my lap.
I could only roll my eyes, this woman knowing full well that she doesn't feel anything being a hologram and she still, continues to play the part…
~~~~~~Next Day~~~~~~
Not gonna lie. When Quinella reminded me of Ajuka's genius I had the urge to summon him once again.
That's why I have drawn the circle of Astaroth and am ready to summon my third pillar.
This is a good time to use my new extra expanded Ritual room.
Next to me was my assistant. She had her arms crossed and looked at me working on the summoning circle. One thing for sure is that I will do the circle myself. There is that satisfaction of doing something supernatural like summoning a familiar myself.
*Sigh*
[you could at least allow us to do the blunt of grunt work, master.] Quinella said with a sigh.
"Nope. It's fine." I was on my knees with a piece of white chalk.
[You created perpetual energy, reinvented and upgraded gears created by Biblical God. Created me… and now you doing this?] The beauty next to me said with a sort of disbelief.
"Indeed. And I love those human protocols you have." I said while continuing with my drawing.
*Hmph!]
[I am only doing what you programmed me to do!] She said with a huff while looking away.
"I know, that's why I am satisfied with your behaviour."
Once again she huffed more while crossing her hands more amplifying her breasts size to me. While I should pay more attention to the circle instead of the hot silver-haired sadistic girl.
Shaking my head for a bit I returned to my drawing.
Sometime later I was done with it. Taking a deep breath I started the chant.
"By the covenant drawn between God and Human King!
For punishment against humankind! 72 Pillars of Lucifer shall be punished by the power of Ars Goetia!
Come forth Pillar of Duke Astaroth! By the Will of Ars Goetia, you shall be bound to a King of Man!"
The circle glowed consuming the whole room with bright light.
Several purple barriers appeared around us. It was Quinella's automatic defensive protocol in action.
[Master...last time I checked… Ajuka Beelzebub was a male.]
"That would be my uncle, I am Latia Astaroth." A melodious voice said from the circle.
My eyes readjusted to and I was able to see who I am summoned. It was drop-dead gorgeous blonde beauty with blue tips on her hair, it's unique to say at least. She had borderline supernatural air around her. Showing that she was in truth a devil.
"May I know what is happening? Why I was summoned? More precisely kidnapped?" She asked with some nervousness as she already noticed changes to herself.
[You have been summoned what Devils are calling the second coming of Solomon. The very same person who is the mysterious lover of current Leviathan.
My master and creator and a man who succeed in creating sacred gears superior to the ones created by Biblical God.
His name is Marcus Goldman.]
I looked at Quinella with an amused look after hearing that speech.
"You practised that in front of the mirror?"
[I did.]
"Wait! For real!?"
[I can't lie to you. Basic protocol Master.] She said with an eye roll.
"Right… it was more like reflective action since you are a person at the moment." I shook my head forgetting for a moment that it is an A.I…
Damn, guess my work is becoming this good…
My gaze returned to the blonde bombshell standing there with wide eyes she was paler than paper.
"This...this has to be a dream! Solomon didn't have any successors! This is nonsense!" She said that while shaking her head.
"Heh, well then, why don't you come over?" I asked with a smirk. The purple barriers disappeared, as I took a step forward.
Her eyes grew big to astronomical level as she started elegantly walking forward towards me.
"T-This the Ars Goetia? I can't resist it! It's like my body has consciousness of its own!" She said while walking forward a few steps later she was in front of me.
The first thing I would want to do with such beauty is obviously to get to know her. On several different levels.
Now that I think about this she is quite a good choice even though I didn't get Ajuka. I got someone who could be my middle man to solve the issue with getting some land legitimately, and govern it too.
But, before I can do that, I will have some fun.
Walking behind her and wrapping my hands around her waist I hugged her from behind. The beauty was quite honestly shaking in fear. And from the gaze Quinella was sending to the girl one could see that she is enjoying the fear this girl was experiencing.
"Indeed. Do you still not believe that I am his successor?" I asked her softly and she was having goosebumps travelling through her whole body.
It is quite something else when humans can terrify a devil this much!
"Let's start with something simple and a little bit personal~~~" I said with a happy tone which only terrified her more.
"What is the naughtiest thing you ever did?" I asked curiously. After all, this was a real ojousama we talking about!
"...I have a collection of literature with some questionable… plotlines…" She said with an extremely embarrassed tone. I could see her ears being red.
"Oh… smut novels… very interesting… well, do you need some more proof?" I asked her enjoying her warm devilish body and slighly jealous looks from Quinella.
"No. I am fine. I believe you. I believed you the moment you told me to walk forward. There is no need to ask such personal questions from a lady!" She said with an angry huff.
It was the most of anger should could produce with Ars Goetia binding.
"I needed to make sure you understood that it was the real deal," I said that as an excuse to know her naughtiness level. After I know very little of this beautiful lady.
"Now I know it's real. Now that I am bonded for life with you what do you going to do to me?"