《The final boss challenges the Narrative!》 Prologue In the sea of ??the planet known as Earth, artificial islands were found touching the waters of Japanese territory, with a cold night over them. Their positions never changed and always remained stable; almost like the islands that Mother Nature brought to the world. This is a place known to the world as Neo Tokyo, a small collective of man-made artificial islands floating in the Pacific Ocean about 185 kilometers south of old Tokyo, free from the planet''s tectonic plates, and oblivious to the horrific earthquakes that leveled Tokyo and nearly destroyed all of Japan in the past, while held in place by powerful "Magnetic Anchors" made of carbon fiber and resin, all built with the most advanced technology of the time. Since that "crack" opened and "it" crashed into Earth 60 years ago, changing the course of the world forever... The pale moonlight in the skies of this humble planet softly illuminated the city formed by pure islands of artificial nature, and the sea surrounding each island reflected its cold, silvery light. The total area of ??the artificial island complex was about 377 square kilometers and its population exceeded two million people. Each of these islands, of different sizes, was connected by extremely strong bridges that allowed the passage of cars and magnetic trains powered by Hidrun. It was a large ecological city that harnessed ocean currents, sunlight and winds to supply itself with energy, packed with cutting-edge technology that did not pollute the planet. It was already midnight and a new day would soon begin in the Neo Tokyo Islands. The windows of the buildings with the lights off reflected the light from the perpetual street lamps that absorbed the sun''s radiation during the day and released it at night in the form of light to illuminate the streets. The reflection of that light gave them a rather magical appearance, as if it were a dreamlike scene in the middle of the darkness of the night. The bustling city of Neo Tokyo today, as seen by any traveler in the skies, would appear to be a sea of ??holograms in itself, with various advertisements and anime characters projected into the air; with convenience stores, family restaurants, and karaoke bars booming even at this hour when everyone should be under the warm embrace of Morpheus. Some of these facilities were staffed by advanced robots and androids that looked after the interiors. The streets, packed with young people and teenagers, seemed to be full of life. Some were laughing innocently at a joke or simply because someone had made a funny little mistake; others were commenting on strange rumors, using them to kill boredom, as they had nothing better to do that night when they went out to find fun for themselves and their friends. A boy with dog ears and a blue shirt that had a beautiful silver-haired anime girl with violet eyes designed on it whispered, quietly telling a recent story seriously to two of his friends. ¡ªThe Black Ryuu is said to be a government experiment created to hunt down the worst juvenile delinquents of the Neo Tokyo Islands at night, protecting the peace of the common students with an iron fist and fearsome eyes like those of a beast. His inhuman strength and mastery of martial arts was overwhelming, allowing him to wipe out an army of delinquents from the Fukigawa District with ease without even a single wound. Always undefeated and unbeatable, there is no delinquent who can defeat him. No one will ever surpass the ferocity and lethality of the Black Ryuu, all are powerless before his martial power unmatched among his generation. The short girl beside him, who had a design of a handsome boy with black hair and golden eyes on her jacket behind her back, snorted with a bored expression as she manipulated an electric current coming out of her hand at the same time as the muscular man in the group with a holographic terminal opened his mouth politely with an obvious lack of interest in his tone. ¡°Eh¡­ Like that? And what else?¡± ¡ª... This was the land of Neo Tokyo, the new capital of Japan in the year 2115, the most advanced city in the world where alien technology, anomalous beings with paranormal abilities, and genetically altered humans were the norm since the ¡°Warp Disaster¡± event that caused the first not-so-friendly contact with another civilization... A powerful teenager who is supposedly able to defeat an army of strong delinquents using martial arts and supernatural strength..... It wasn''t something that was very surprising in a casual conversation like this. It was a pity, however, that this unique "normality" of its time was about to end in the worst possible way. However, despite everything, the world will continue to move forward towards its destiny. ???? The topic of these rumors among the youth of the Neo Tokyo Islands, the "Black Ryuu", was currently walking down the sidewalk of one of the districts of the Neo Tokyo Islands in the Central area towards a residential area where his apartment was located. He had the appearance of a young adult wearing what looked like a black parka with white stripes and a hood that, for some reason, seemed to have wolf ears. The "Black Ryuu" carried in his hand a bag he had brought from a convenience store and, although he seemed to take a somewhat weak step on the street, he constantly scanned his surroundings with his fierce gaze, seemingly on the lookout for any threat. His naturally sharp grey eyes and rather handsome, yet contradictorily terrifying face were traits that would certainly make you think he was a dangerous criminal. His hair was jet black and messy, resembling the fur of a wild black wolf. If you combine that with his height and strong physique, he is not someone you can easily mess with. Especially when you feel the aura surrounding him, intimidating and overwhelming, coupled with his height being greater than even a western man. However, the guy who looked as dangerous as a lurking killer and made several people flee upon seeing him, at this moment... Damn old man, to think that he would make me train as much as he punished me... Wasn''t I making good use of martial arts and the will of Chi? Shouldn''t I be doing things that reveal the power of Chi to the uneducated masses? Tsk, tsk... Why can''t I use martial arts to protect lives? Why should we care about revealing the power of Chi in a world full of abnormalities? Stupid old fart! ¡­complained about his old, outdated martial arts teacher, while daydreaming about a good night of fun with a wonderful woman in his apartment. Haa¡­ Either way, I just hope my Y¨±na-chan can bring me plenty of comfort with her body tonight! Though I guess she¡¯d rather play [Britannia: Lost Order] first than have sex with me¡­ Tsk, tsk, what¡¯s so good about a game related to that failed franchise? And what was New Type Moon thinking by officially adapting the work of the idiot who produced that stupid saga as part of the Nasuverse with that game? It was a terrible idea no matter how you look at it¡­! ... Mash Kyrielight as the protagonist of the first part is great, however... it''s quite morbid to take her to fight in another parallel world when the Human Order of Earth or whatever is in danger... No, wait, that''s the reason for the name!? Lost Order... Very good! Anyway, I hope my gift can convince her to let me get to... No, I must use Grandpa''s animes to heat things up first! I must thank him for the wonderful Hentais from the BFS years to tempt this old anime fan into action! He thought all of this as he continued to observe his surroundings with the attitude of a soldier in the middle of enemy territory. He couldn''t help but be cautious. After all, he had many more enemies lately. His recent reputation as the notorious "Genocidal Criminal, Black Ryuu" preceded him. Although he didn''t kill anyone, it was a title that stuck with him forever as a civilian with no anomalous abilities or martial training recorded him surrounded by what looked like a battlefield littered with gang corpses (unconscious and visibly beaten criminals), the broadcast going viral throughout his high school, the island district itself, and eventually all of Neo Tokyo... in just a few hours! His uncle and sensei were understandably furious after he escaped from the detention center where the officers were holding him... and now, understandably, it was to be expected that those guys he mercilessly kicked wouldn''t keep quiet. Still, he did not regret carrying out ¡°Massacre¡± at all. After all, some unscrupulous members of that gang had kidnapped a girl whose boyfriend they had beaten up in order to gang rape her. He, the powerful and kind Shigaraki Sora, did not like forced NTR. While I didn''t hate NTR with a passion since I had seen some out of curiosity where the sexy girl is unfaithful of her own free will, I couldn''t understand how some idiots seemed to want to imitate a tragic NTR anime in order to break a guy''s girlfriend''s head and make her finally have sex with them willingly like a bitch in heat (they said it themselves after a "friendly chat"). So he beat them up, was arrested as a result, albeit for a short time because the girl bravely defended him alongside her boyfriend and got out of jail today. After that, he was simultaneously scolded by the two men in his life (No homo, that''s a form of sarcasm!) and forced to train hard by his sensei until he was exhausted. If it weren''t for the fact that he could control his Chi field and had various energy supplements made with the best that the most advanced biotechnology had to offer, Sora wouldn''t be able to walk right now, let alone have his "fun." As he thought about what kind of fun he would have with the girl named Y¨¹na, the cautious Sora immediately noticed the presence of several boys silently approaching him. He narrowed his eyes as he gently clenched his free fist. The people, already alert to Sora''s presence and dangerous gaze, quickly fled when they saw that he was surrounded by what looked like... teenage clowns with metal bats. ¡ªI was expecting you to try to retaliate, but really? Clown Mask? Are you going to defeat me by making me laugh at the ridiculousness? Making a mocking face at the clown-masked gang members surrounding her as she manipulated the Chi within her body to move at her will, heightening her senses as much as possible, Sora let out a loud joke as she dropped the bag to the ground. His eyes gleamed with a murderous glare that made the criminals shudder with its extraordinary ferocity. Still, they did not hesitate and relied on the strength of numbers to emerge victorious and reap their reward. "They''re not very talkative, are they?" he whispered with a wry smile. His brain began to work at full speed under the stimulus of the vital energy that ran through his body. The number of enemies is less than that gang in total, but from what I see, almost all of them are experienced in the basics of Chi manipulation¡­ Regardless of who the irresponsible person was who taught this to a bunch of idiots, I have to admit that they are very different from the average rabble; there are also those who know a bit of martial arts based on their movements. Besides... Sora noticed that the metal bats were either emitting electrical sparks or faintly glowing white. With his keen senses, he could not only sense the waves of imaginary energy coursing through some of these guys, which many of them had little control over, but also the pulsating electricity emanating from the Anomaly. These morons are definitely ¡°Abnormal¡±, some even the type that interfere with the electromagnetic force to a certain extent. Too weak in relation to the imaginary energy waves emanating from them, but there are a total of 7 of them¡­ this will be a bit annoying regardless¡­¡­Anyway, don¡¯t these bastards underestimate me too much? They must know that they need more than that to give me a real challenge, let alone defeat me. ¡­Nah. It¡¯s pretty obvious they sent them here without enough information about me in the hopes that the numbers would be of some use. A slightly wolfish smile formed on his face. It should be known that the "Anomalous" here were not like those Espers from the old anime To Aru Majutsu no Index who could obtain powers as amazing as Misaka Makoto or Acelelator, capable of acting as strategic level weapons in human form; in the same way that martial artists like Sora could not be like the Legendary Goku and use pure Chi energy attacks to destroy cities in a matter of minutes during a fight... as far as he knew.Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! Anyway, even as anomalous ability users, they were still at a level where they could be killed by advanced technology at the hands of the government. They couldn''t act any more recklessly than ordinary criminals. Not counting the fools with such mediocre anomalous abilities. Without a word, the clowns pounced on Sora with the apparent intention of giving him the beating of his life. The sight of 17+ men running towards you with clown masks and electrified or glowing metal bats was far from truly ridiculous and would send most people into a panic. However, there was only a smile on Black Ryuu''s fierce yet handsome face. In an instant, he disappeared from his opponents'' sight, leaving them to deal with his target''s sudden display of inhuman agility, which they had not been informed of. With his superior thinking ability, physical prowess, and body control, Sora found it easy to move between the blind spots of most of them, appearing as a blur among those who were able to briefly glimpse his figure. ¡ª¡ªBefore being hit hard in the face with knees or fists, accidentally knocking off their ridiculous masks, blood pouring out of their mouths as pieces of teeth flew through the air as a gust of wind blew away some trash. With a cocky grin on his face, Sora quickly knocked out five of the clowns before having to block a bat attack using his arm; protecting himself by having his skin, muscles, cells, and bones structurally reinforced by a gentle, steady control of his Chi that one wouldn''t believe could be done in the middle of a hectic fight. A cracking sound was heard, but it wasn''t Sora''s arm that broke, but the bat that fractured due to his own kinetic energy forcefully recoiling. The attacking clown''s hands shook from that unexpectedly strong recoil before he was kicked away without being able to properly respond to his opponent. Gritting his teeth behind his mask, another of the clowns lunged at Sora taking advantage of his current stance and struck him in the back with a bat filled with electricity, only for him to lean back with a grimace as if the electrical energy was no big deal as his parka smoked. ¡ªThis was my favorite parka, your Lars! Yelling thus as he placed both hands on the ground, Sora struck his face with a vertical kick and did a backflip, dodging another bat attack that broke the asphalt of the ground and unleashed another gust of wind, almost as if a hurricane was about to occur. The clown''s jaw, which had been brutally hit, almost looked like it was going to break. But fortunately for him, Sora was not a killer nor did he intend to leave him without a functioning jaw. He simply knocked him unconscious; although his jaw and neck would hurt for a long time. As for the one who attacked with that shiny bat of great destructive power, Sora picked up dirt from the ground and threw it at his face on a whim with an amused smile. ¡ªArgh! W-what!? He was quickly knocked out as Sora repeated the Leonidas-style kick with grace. ¡ª?L-Lars! ¡ªThis is ridiculous! ¡ªYou didn''t pay me enough for this, you Fuyumi bastards! The sound of bats falling from the ground could be heard when suddenly... the other clowns screamed and quickly ran out of the place without caring about their friends. Sora just watched them, dumbfounded, as they ran away from him at high speed as if their lives depended on it. His parka was still smoking while his arms hung helplessly at such absurdity. ¡°Wait! Seriously? You¡¯re just leaving like that? Come back here, you cowards!¡± he exclaimed angrily. Of course, those guys didn¡¯t listen to him. Obviously, they weren¡¯t masochists who would just hang around and get the beatings of their lives. ¡ªThose Lars.... Sora sighed in disappointment at this anticlimactic ending. But when he thought about it, he laughed. Why did he think they would fight to the end against someone who defeated half of them in just 15 seconds or less? ¡ªOh, shit! I have to get out of here...! Belatedly remembering that the Illegal Anomalous Activities Response Agency would obviously be called in during this event, Sora quickly grabbed his bag from the convenience store and began to flee the crime scene in the direction of his apartment, where his sexy friend with benefits was. He may have been the ¡°victim¡± in this case, but putting aside the fact that it didn¡¯t look like one at all no matter how you looked at it, Sora really had no interest in coming into contact with the Anomalous Containment Team again. Maybe they would call him later¡­ but today, he wanted to feel Yuna¡¯s skin against his own. My dear Y¨±na-chan will definitely have to comfort me in bed after being attacked so badly like that¡ª! ¡ª¡ªShigaraki Sora''s brazen thoughts were interrupted when suddenly, the pharmaceutical building in front of him exploded due to an attack from the sky. Sensing the sudden danger just seconds before, the young man simply jumped away from the spot using all his strength and chi field to perform an incredibly high jump away from the blast radius while covering his face with his arms. Falling over a railing of a nearby building like he was Spiderman, Sora just stared with horror-filled eyes at the destruction as flames already engulfed the bodies of the fallen criminals, and raised his head to see lightning bolts forming in the sky as what appeared to be a huge, seemingly humanoid machine slowly descended towards the earth with blue electronic eyes from a rift in space-time itself; so black that it seemed to absorb light¡­ It was a sight that would easily leave you stunned; as if it were the descent of an Angel; a colossal and overwhelming metal one that comes to unleash its wrath on humble mortals or transmit a divine message, which gave off a powerful feeling of intimidation not only because of its size, but because of the intense energy that was felt in the air before its powerful presence and the "door" that served as its entrance. However, Shiragaki Sora and many young people of his generation knew well that it was not a God or any divine force. There was no way they could not do so, since from their history classes they knew that ¡°It¡± changed the course of human civilization with its arrival; a hostile alien existence. ¡ªThis is...?! A Nao automaton?! I was amazed, as I never expected to see a functional Nao in my lifetime. However, Sora didn''t have time to say anything else as another purple laser beam descended from the sky, causing an explosion in the building it had landed on. Sensing danger again with her "chi sense", Sora jumped again... but in a panic she threw herself into a nearby building... ¡ª¡ªWhich also exploded with another quick bolt from the automaton''s ¡°mouth.¡± Thus, Sora was hit by the flames and the shockwave, easily crushing his body as he was sent flying. In the end, despite his incredible physical prowess comparable to Spider-Man''s, he was simply a human wrapped in the unmatched firepower of advanced alien technology. Sora had no way of knowing at the time, as he would have inevitably died later no matter how one looked at it. But Earth, his home planet, was suddenly invaded by the same advanced species whose ship caused the events that led to the birth of Neo Tokyo and current human technological advancement. In fact, it''s not the first time that beings from another world or... better said, from other dimensions, like the Nao, have invaded; it''s just that civilians like him didn''t know about this because they were protected by truly powerful Anomalous and martial artists that neither he nor anyone outside the government had any idea about. However, the Nao, the most passive in their invasions, this time came with great force to annihilate human civilization... Unfortunately, this led to his pathetic and untimely end without having the slightest chance to participate in the defensive war, like the hero he might have been destined to be... fortunately for him, a strong blow with a huge metal bar broke his head and he barely felt any pain before losing consciousness. ...Yuna? Although, somehow, before that, Shigaraki Sora thought he saw a familiar black-haired girl very similar to his busty friend Yuna appearing among the flames like a goddess¡­ but that was just the illusion of a horny man dreaming of that wonderful body before he died. ...or maybe not... ???? ¡ªWhat are the energy levels required to activate all the projection chambers? ¡ªCurrently, the amount of energy needed to power the soul transmission operation is 57% of the Hydronian energy used to power all the systems in our central base, including the PIFR1 borders. If we start the project right now, we will have to deactivate some systems and equipment to save a lot of power for a long time. Maybe if... ¡ªI don''t care, divert the necessary energy to the chambers as a priority. This project is much more important... I will take care of obtaining enough Hidrun from the Nao to sustain us anyway, since the Naoprietak will not easily take too long a break when it comes to creating and sending their children against our reality... You just worry about checking the vital signs of each of them during the operation, especially my Shiso-kun. -¡­Understood. Inside a grey-walled room that resembled a large warehouse filled with high-tech equipment, two strangely dressed women were quietly conversing while the last one to speak looked at the futuristic cameras clearly visible up ahead, with lots of data scrolling by on the display screens shown by her visor. In these futuristic chambers one could observe what seemed to be a strange fusion of alien technology and magical rituals in a form that was strangely reminiscent of coffins, since in each of these 12 metal chambers one could see a great variety of symbols that pulsed with supernatural light. A magical aura seemed to emanate from each of them, and the sight was particularly eerie, especially given their unusual design; it looked like something that should only be used to store and bury the dead. Even more so...because of the severely damaged bodies that were found inside those chambers. Rubbing themselves in a clear green liquid barely visible in the chambers'' small windows were 6 men and 6 women of almost cadaverous appearance. Each of them had a variety of horribly life-threatening wounds on their bodies and if it weren''t for the chambers'' life support, they would most likely be dead without exception right now. The sight of the life support equipment connected to each of them was quite sad and disconcerting. ¡ªHow stable is the ?Reality Lens? right now? Can it allow a secure connection to the system on the other side once we find what we''re looking for in Imaginary Space? It would be problematic if we have to recalibrate things due to a glitch in the alteration calculation in the main world''s RF2 Gently stroking her arm as if feeling a bit cold, the machine operator finally replied with some uncertainty evident in her voice, ¡°¡­Although the Reality Lens is currently successfully searching for worlds with similar conceptual laws but fewer layers of information than ours, it¡¯s impossible to say that there aren¡¯t major problems in our way. The construction plans you bought online are clear that this isn¡¯t perfect technology even if it was designed by the ancients, and failures caused by the ¡®QWBPW¡¯3 may occur, causing us to lose a stable connection between both sides. Not to mention the expected interference from the will of the ?World of History? once it realizes this¡­¡± ¡ªTrue¡­ but this must work. We have no choice. We must send their souls into the Imaginary Bubbles and anchor them to our reality through them, or we will have no chance of surviving in the near future if this entire endeavor fails completely. Two years have passed and the enemy is advancing towards our total destruction. -I know... The two women remained silent, a heavy atmosphere enveloping them as the girl with short, dyed blonde hair continued to operate the complicated technology she was working with, a certain concern in her eyes under the visor at the terrible possibilities of failure. An electronic beep echoed amidst the gloomy silence, at least for her, and another blue screen appeared in front of the blonde-haired, pink-eyed girl, slightly confused at the sudden appearance of a row of different data. A small smile appeared on her face shortly after. ¡°It seems that the Reality Lens has already located the coordinates of the world you so desired.¡± The other woman, with long black hair and dressed like a white fairy tale witch, crossed her arms over her prominent breasts and asked with a raised eyebrow behind her gray mask, ¡°Is that so? Which one? You know I wanted three worlds specifically.¡± ¡ªThe one you like the most, the one that also conveniently has the greatest amount of layers of information and conceptual laws close enough to our reality to serve as a new home. The woman who basically seemed to be cosplaying as a scientist casually turned to look at her, leaning back somewhat relaxed in her sleek black chair, and the other party smiled for the first time since coming inside this laboratory. ¡ªThat''s great... I already want to see a realistic version of Britannia and above all, him finally waking up exploring it. - Her gaze went to the man in the center of all the projection chambers, who had visible burns on the visible parts of his naked body. ¡ªIt will be like that time when we peacefully ventured into with our guild across the Centoria Continent and conquered numerous dungeons in search of the elusive Holy Grail¡­ though it will awaken in a completely different time, I assume. ¡ªPeacefully you say... Pfff ¡ªThe scientist mocked as she pulled up the elegant visor, remembering those mischievous days they all shared together in that ultra-realistic virtual world. ¡ªThe Black Dragon and the Witch of Chaos acting peacefully is the biggest joke in the history of both worlds... In fact, if we add Queen Cornelia, Team Castastrophe would be complete ¡ªAck! The aforementioned Chaos Witch playfully hit her friend for her ''joke''. With a smile, she only said, "Cut the nonsense and begin the soul transmission of the first three, including Shiso-kun, immediately." "Yes ma''am!" After rubbing her sore shoulder, her friend responded with a poor imitation of a military salute before getting into action. The World, which was dying in the face of the foreign threat, had no idea that something monumental was about to begin. The destiny of humanity, which seemed bleak, was about to change¡­ Due to an extreme and incomprehensible alteration of reality that will encompass everything over time... ???? The young man thought he heard a voice echoing in the dark void that housed his vague consciousness, its mechanical and lifeless tone weakly impacting his mind, which was confused between dream and reality. It was as if a machine was performing a deep operation of some kind, while he felt something running through his being like a probe. Her consciousness could barely register what was happening, but somehow, she felt the very essence of her being growing ever larger until she reached a point where she was no longer exactly the same as before. He felt... superior to what he never was and would be as Shigaraki Sora. He felt as if the voice was asking him a question... Or was it someone else? He wasn''t sure, in fact, he didn''t even know what the voice was saying, other than that it didn''t seem alive. Even though he felt so¡­ unique, without knowing how to describe it better, the young man still felt weak and around him too, unable to determine what he had been doing and where he really was. And with those last words, Shigaraki Sora''s consciousness abruptly and finally shut off. 1¡ªAcronym for Pseudo Isolation from Reality 2¡ªAcronym for Reality Factor 3¡ªAcronimo de Quantum Waves of Parallel Worlds Chapter 1: That Time I Transmigrated to a Final Boss ~ Part 1 Shigaraki Sora was now possibly experiencing what would become the strangest event of his entire short life, which as a resident of Neo Tokyo had already been plagued with many problems due to his naturally intimidating face. He remembered all the bad rumors, misunderstandings, and fights he had been involved in because of that nonsense for as long as he could remember, and he thought it was all rubbish. But none of that could compare to his current situation, not even the recent incident where he was attacked by different criminals sent by a small gang that he defeated, grouping against him masked as clowns with metal bats... Seriously... who came up with the brilliant idea of ??doing that? Anyway, that''s it... ¡ªArthur Pendragon von Draco Silva, here, before everyone present, I challenge you to a duel! It doesn''t compare at all to this ridiculous situation! Sora just stared in bewilderment at the red-haired, green-eyed boy who was yelling at him, talking nonsense, and calling him ''Arthur Pendragon I-don''t-know-what'' as if he thought he was some sort of western noble from some strange nation in the Middle Ages. Her white uniform, with black lines embroidered on it, was unfamiliar, yet strangely familiar at the same time, and her face was pretty enough to make one think she was a beautiful girl cross-dressing as a man, a genuine SSR-class Bishoujo. As if to try and counteract that, her voice sounded relatively gender neutral, though it would sound pretty cute if she really tried. Even though he (she?) said a different name, Sora was sure she was talking to him since, well... the guy just looked at him with those indignant eyes at him and no one else but him. Murmurs and exclamations could be heard coming from a crowd that had gathered around them, wearing the same uniform, only with different colors in their embroidery carefully woven into their valuable and expensive fabrics; all of them inside what looked like the interior of a European-style shopping mall with a somewhat medieval feel, like those elegant noble houses from fantasy manga that anyone can read in their free time. Even Sora belatedly realized that he was wearing a uniform similar to the rest, only with gold embroidery. Also, it was curious that they mostly looked like Western people, but the style of their uniforms was quite similar to the normal Japanese schools he knew; with ties for the men and bows for the women. Once again, she felt a strange sense of familiarity growing within her upon seeing this. It was a rather beautiful day, with the sun high in the sky above the white clouds that passed lazily over the land in their various forms; quite different from the time he was in Neo Tokyo, where it was nighttime and the moon could barely be seen through the dark clouds in the sky. In the middle of it all, he was surrounded by a group of people who all looked oddly attractive, regardless of gender. It was quite strange; as if a large group of idols had gathered in one place as students of some sort. ¡­.What''s going on? Sora honestly had no idea how he ended up here. He just had a very brief fight between him and some fierce clowns (laughs), there was a sudden explosion in the district he was in if his memories weren''t wrong or so he thought, and after being covered in flames for the blink of an eye, he was walking here, stunned by the change of scenery until this guy screamed at him like a demon. No way! Did I die in an explosion? I didn''t even get a chance to passionately hug Y¨±na-chan! It was understandable that he felt sad and upset about this unfortunate event. No, rather, there was something very strange about his way of thinking regarding this matter... He should feel sad about perishing, shouldn''t he? But wasn''t I alive at that moment? Was it a dream? But I remembered something about the heat and it wasn''t fake... Am I in virtual reality somehow? In 2115, the technology that allowed people to immerse themselves in virtual worlds was already a reality, but most people couldn''t afford it. In a world of billions, an average VRMMORPG would only have about 30,000 active users; simply because the cheapest equipment needed was expensive enough to buy a small apartment, although more efficient ones could be rented¡­ if one was willing to go into debt. No¡­ with this level of realism, even my brain should feel the tension of the information flowing through my neurons via the neural coordinator , not to mention the other negative effects of its prolonged use that would not escape my senses¡­ Neural Coordinator . That was the name of the technology that finally allowed humanity to enjoy true virtual reality games that are only dreams of the 21st century. It was an incredible technology that used something called ¡°synthetic brainwave language¡± to interact with the human brain in its ¡°own language¡± and stimulate it to build the immersive virtual reality environment itself using the information stored in the brain itself. Basically, it converted ones and zeros into sensory data by talking directly to the brain... or something like that. The reason it was called the Alaya Coordinator, according to its inventors, was because this device could coordinate information from multiple human brains and even synthetic data generated by advanced AI to ensure that the virtual environment was as realistic as possible, according to the needs of the game at least. The other reason? This was a technology created by scientists at New Typemoon, the company that owns the entire Nasuverse, and coordinating brains to create virtual reality somehow seemed similar to creating a collective unconscious capable of constructing entire realities like Alaya did... although in a way, it was pretty accurate... Shiragaki Sora didn''t really know all the technical details and all that, but his grandfather compared it to the soul reader in Sword Art Online, which allowed both its inhabitants and the protagonists and their friends to experience the virtual world of Underworld as if it were reality using information existing in the soul. The difference was that it used information from neurons and sensory organs to construct the world instead of some almost esoteric quantum field. In any case, as already mentioned, the device had serious flaws that could not be solved even with current technology without performing drastic experiments on humans, and stimulating the brain in this way generates a lot of physical and mental stress in the user, depending on the complexity of the world. While this varied from person to person, the unluckiest players could only last two hours or less in VR games before the system forced them to quit to protect the integrity of their brains... even with more advanced neural coordinators. It was a tragedy for VR addicts, as well as the reason why mobile gaming and traditional MMORPGs are still going strong and hugely popular. As for Sora, he was one of the lucky few. He was in excellent physical and mental condition thanks to his martial training. Plus his uncle, as a worker at New Typemoon, had bought him the best VR equipment a non-poor teenager could ask for. He could easily last two days inside the only VRMMORPG he ever liked if he wanted to... Only the level of realism in that game was so stressful that he didn''t dare to do it for twelve hours at most. That crazy realism was also the reason for his downfall, although the gameplay wasn''t that bad. It was even worse than trying to run the old GTA 7 game on a 20th century computer; that would damage the weakest brain in a matter of minutes. And that was the reason why Sora was sure that this wasn''t virtual reality at all. That aside, I felt like I was forgetting a few things... But what? ¡ª?Arthur Pendragon! The scream of a certain redhead whose existence was ignored for more than 5 seconds of quick thinking resounded, drawing their attention. The other party blushed in embarrassment; obviously unhappy to be ignored, while the crowd stared at him as if he was a clown (XD). For now, let''s answer the stupid red-haired boy with a Bishoujo face... Let''s get to it... Thinking that way, Sora calmly opened his mouth. "What kind of disrespect is this? You''re being too rude, Sir Hamilton. Even if you''re the son of a simple country baron, you should at least strive to maintain your noble dignity at all times and treat your superiors accordingly, or you''ll be no different from those despicable mercenaries." Some people in the crowd let out mocking and disdainful laughs as they looked at the red-haired man, clearly agreeing with his words. However, there was a problem. ... Huh? Isn''t that what I meant? This is what I really wanted to say: Fuck you, you crazy little woman who doesn''t know how to behave decently with strangers! Do you think you''re a criminal with that pathetic little body? Tsk... Therefore, Sora was left confused by the unexpected difference between his already thought-out answer. Moreover, he unexpectedly knew this boy''s surname, and even called him "noble" and talked about one''s correct attitude... How is it possible that this guy''s name comes out of my mouth and why do I call him noble, of all things? I mean, his clothes look expensive, but I wear the same clothes, and so do the others. Plus, this feels strangely familiar to me... His thoughts were once again interrupted by the other party who, at first, seemed oddly surprised, only to exclaim loudly, ¡°Ha?! Are you blatantly looking down on me?¡± ¡ªDid you notice the obvious¡­? How wonderful, you are much more perceptive than you seem, that is a miracle that I do not think I will see again in my life ¡ª An indifferent voice came out of his lips, saying something that no matter how you looked at it, was an insult to his intellectual depth. Laughter broke out among the people and the boy blushed even more from embarrassment, as much as his hair. It was kind of¡­ cute. If he wasn¡¯t a boy, Sora would have been tempted to flirt with him because of how adorable he looked with his red face and slightly teary eyes. He thought it was a shame for a moment, before focusing on something else, pushing away the thoughts that made him feel gay. ...I don''t remember ever being so sarcastic in my life. Or rather, it''s a very refined way of speaking, isn''t it? What''s going on here? He seemed to have no control over his own mouth¡­ that disturbed him, something quite unusual for him. No, there is no one who would not be bothered by something like that, because it would imply a lack of control over himself. That was simply terrifying¡­ Suddenly, Sora remembered an old anime he had watched with his grandfather, about a normal college boy who had transmigrated into a video game villain named Harold or something who spoke cynically and arrogantly to almost anyone regardless of their actual personality... Why do I have the feeling that these circumstances are awfully similar to Harold-san''s...? ¡ªYou... you...!¡ª The redhead gritted his teeth in anger, but Sora decided not to pay him any more attention and turned around to continue walking. She didn''t know why she was there, what to do, or why she couldn''t say what she wanted, but she certainly didn''t want to listen to nonsense from a stranger. Although she had no idea where to go, she let her instincts guide her. ¡ªAre you a coward? Suddenly, Sora heard the redhead''s voice in a poor attempt to provoke him. Even though he knew this, Shigaraki Sora wasn''t one to just stand there while being called a coward, so he looked at the boy and spoke to him in a slightly colder voice than before. "Excuse me?" His intimidating tone and aura caused the other to tremble for a few seconds as everyone suddenly fell silent, before the red-head began shaking his head vigorously to look even angrier and shouted in a false brave tone, ¡°Why else¡­ Why else would you refuse the duel?¡± ¡ªHmmm ¡ª He seemed to reflect for a few seconds, and responded with a weak smile ¡ª... Why are you insignificant? ¡ª??Uh!? The redhead''s eyes widened in disbelief as the crowd watched intently, some nodding with their own grimaces, and Sora didn''t give him a moment to process his words before saying in a rather arrogant tone: ¡ªAside from the fact that I have no idea why you are challenging me to a duel, Sir Hamilton, I am not particularly interested in fighting a man as weak as you. That would be a valuable waste of time that could be spent on more important things, regardless of what kind of duel you desire. Still, it is not cowardice if you are so weak from the start that the outcome of the duel would already be obvious to anyone with eyes, is it? Although in a different way than he actually meant, Sora''s disdain was real, as ever since he started having conflicts with delinquents, he reluctantly had to train in martial arts to better defend himself and, with his incredible martial talent and his well-developed manipulation of the Chi Field, Sora acquired a keen perception to determine if someone was strong and skilled just by looking at them. And he must say that "weak" was written all over the redhead''s body. Not to mention the insignificant strength of the chi field he felt surrounding him, it was absurd how weak he felt compared to the commoner among the crowd. Her arms were as thin as a normal girl''s, making her look even more feminine to his chagrin. He showed no signs of having trained his body at all, nor did he seem to have systematically learned a set of martial arts, or else Sora could have picked up at a glance the typical habits and patterns that any self-respecting Martial Artist develops as they incorporate each learned martial art into their body and gain experience in combat.This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there. Furthermore, given his lack of emotional control, he never practiced meditation to properly control his impulses and any fight he did get into would likely be limited to backslapping and insults with his equally weak friends, or he knew from experience how essential it was to keep a cool head if you were preparing for a fight, especially if you wanted to keep your Chi under control. Why would she agree to fight him when she could easily imagine giving him the beating of his life? It would simply be a waste of time. At the obvious disdain, the red-haired man''s fury grew even more and he exclaimed in affront: "What the hell? Just because you''re an Awakener and a high-level Episcapi rank doesn''t give you the right to look down on others like that!" Awakened? High-ranking Episcapi? Sora thought, somewhat incredulously, recognizing those terminologies. Is this guy a loyal fan of that ruined game? Sora wondered in amusement and somewhat disbelief, but quickly put it aside and replied in a cynical tone, ¡°You knew well about my power and yet you challenged me to a duel? What a fool; you should just acknowledge the difference between our levels before doing something so reckless. If you¡¯ll excuse me, I won¡¯t waste any more time on this honestly pointless discussion, though I do think it was a bit amusing.¡± Saying that further, Shigaraki Sora turned around and began walking with dignified and arrogant steps, with an upright posture and a rather regal and natural atmosphere that he was not aware of as he ignored the dark-faced boy behind him. The peanut gallery opened a path for him as if it were Moses dividing the sea with the strength of God, which surprised him a little, but did not make him doubt or hesitate to continue on his way. Whatever it is... Exiting the mall(?) through a strange door(?), all Sora noticed with surprise was a row of luxurious carriages that one would only see in fantasy animes, all lined up in a grand stone entrance with elegant double doors swung wide open, revealing a tunnel inside, and an elegant looking butler stepped out of one of the most luxurious ones from the driver''s seat and approached Sora with graceful, silent steps. Sora immediately felt wary inside. What others might consider a mere dignified bearing in her eyes betrayed extensive combat experience and strength unmatched even compared to that of her sensei. Not in terms of superior martial skill, as he was certain that his sensei surpassed the old man. The point was that this butler felt stronger in terms of energy and pure physical power. His senses, more powerful than ever, could feel his strength spreading like waves around him, which could turn furious at any moment. And his instincts as the martial artist Shigaraki Sora screamed at him to run away from that man quickly. I must escape! He told himself unconsciously. It wasn''t out of fear, but rather a matter of logic to ensure their survival in the face of a potentially deadly stranger. However, for some reason, his body refused to act on his will and he could do nothing but approach him indifferently, and the butler approached Sora in turn. His hair was completely white and his beard was white as well, of course. However, his posture was firm, resembling that of an iron sword. His Caucasian face had many wrinkles, similar to cracks, on his slightly dark skin. He also had a gentle appearance, but a sharp gaze, like that of a falcon searching for its prey. This man bowed respectfully to him without hesitation and said in a soft and calm, yet respectful and dignified voice, ¡°Arthur-sama, I have come to pick you up. How was the entrance ceremony?¡± ¡ªVery well, there were only minor inconveniences, nothing major. "I understand," the butler nodded politely and respectfully. Sora didn''t know what was so good about being around that guy or why he said all that, only that his mouth moved without thinking and he responded with an insolently indifferent tone of voice; similar to the one he had used when talking to a VI (Virtual Intelligence) at home when greeting him for coming home early from high school. This "Alfred" also refers to me as Arthur... I guess it''s not a threat, since he doesn''t seem to mind this blatantly arrogant attitude I''m forced to display¡­. Not offended by her tone and attitude, Alfred (?) bowed again as he opened the door; revealing a beautiful pink-haired maiden sitting in the luxurious interior of the carriage. She was enjoying a sweet treat with no expression on her beautiful, almost porcelain-like face. The girl was incredibly beautiful, but she actually seemed quite expressionless as she turned to look at him with one of her beautiful cyan eyes covered by her bangs. ¡ªHello again today, Arthur-sama. The girl spoke in a soft voice, the tone of which sounded very pleasant to him, even with her apparent lack of emotions. Even from where she stood, Megumi could see that, although incredibly beautiful, she seemed strangely pale, almost as if the blood was barely circulating through her body. The maid had short shoulder-length hair, combed back with a headband on her forehead and a choker. She looked slim, but not too slim; she seemed to be quite flexible, and from her maid uniform with a skirt only longer than that of a coffee shop maid, a pair of beautiful white legs with thighs pleasing to the eye could be seen; which should naturally come with a cute butt to match. Her pair of C or D cup breasts were eye-catching enough to admire. Coupled with her two strange decorations that looked like two golden screws on the two sides of her neck covered by a choker, this maid looked strangely familiar to Sora. Most importantly, she seemed almost as strong as the old man. He could vaguely sense her immense power. A slight involuntary laugh came from her mouth as she replied in what he felt was a rather friendly tone, ¡°Hello again today, Frax-chan. Let¡¯s go back home.¡± ¡ªMn ~ Frax-chan¡­ that sounds familiar too¡­ Where did I hear that nickname? While thinking about all these confusing things, Sora''s body walked towards the carriage as if it was the most normal thing he could do, without hesitation, with a smile on his face that made the other party also smile lightly with a slight blush. Well, it seemed that there was blood in it. Whatever... Sora had realized that his calmness in that situation was absolutely strange, especially when thinking about having died or getting into a carriage with an unexpectedly strong butler as a driver and an unknown woman (However beautiful she was), but he really didn''t feel the need to make a fuss and preferred to let himself go until he was in a place where he could think in peace and quiet. Deciding thus with an internal sigh, Sora climbed into the carriage with complete familiarity and sat on the other side of the red velvet chair, crossing his legs with the elegance of a high-born young man, and then suddenly said to ¡°Frax-chan¡± with flirtatious indifference¡ªCome, you can lie on me if you want~ ¡ª¡­Yes~ A hint of a blush appeared on "Frax-chan''s" cheek in response, and while Sora was feeling a little confused as to why she pointed to his left side all of a sudden (there were only three seats), the girl walked over to him and crawled into the seat next to him in a truly sexy pose, eventually snuggling up to Sora like he was a cuddly cat while smiling a little. He felt her soft body against him, her decent sized breasts pressing against his chest and the girl''s soft scent that was as fragrant as roses. "Frax-chan" relaxed onto him easily as he continued to suck on her candy, rubbing her head a bit before falling still, as if she was sleeping. It didn''t end there. Her body moved on its own once more and Sora placed his right arm on her excellent waist casually. It was as if they were lovers or something. Having her erotic ass between his left leg didn''t exactly help to understand the "Why?" Well... this isn''t so bad... Deciding not to think about ''Why?'' anymore for now and to at least enjoy the touch of a beautiful girl as he made his way ''home'', his head simply turned to look out the window with his chin resting on his hand. By the way, this one had some lovely wooden trim and curtains to cover it, which were clearly expensive, she noticed, given her lifestyle. Finally, the carriage started moving and Arthur couldn''t even feel the movement. It was as if he was using the usual gliding vehicle in Neo Tokyo. I hadn''t thought about it, but it would have been terrible to have to endure the shaking of a traditional carriage. That''s one of the few things I hated about "COHGO" and its cheap medieval carriages... He was relieved to learn that this was not the case. Before entering the tunnel, Sora watched with fixed eyes as what looked like a semicircular medieval castle with a beautiful fountain that held a statue of a glorious wise emperor moved away from his sight... and something clicked in his mind. This... Isn''t this the Imperial Bomenslik Academy from the game "Britannia: "The Magic Madman of the Academy"? The increasingly distant scenery definitely resembled that of the infamous RPG that Sora played many times together with Yuna, his friend with benefits. 12 Classes, Heteromorphs, Aureal Knight...it was a typical school fantasy game filled with beings called "Aspirants", with incredible powers that defy human common sense but, they represented the Human Order....(According to the mobile game made by New Typemoon, at least) He suddenly remembered that the crazy boy from before resembled the protagonist, Lars Hamilton von Laniere, who was disparagingly known as a fake sorcerer who could only perform sorcery through his special ability, and was even called "Awakened"; a special kind of humans with great talent. A game world coming to life... really...? He made a mental grimace of surprise. All in all, this was totally unexpected. Who in their right mind would believe that a virtual world somehow becomes real? That''s something that should only happen in manga and anime. And why did I have to end up in some stupid fan-made franchise instead of Chronicles of Sant Grial Online? ???? Britannia: The Magic Madman of the Academy Based on a recently abandoned VRMMORPG by New Typemoon that would be remembered for its infamous realism among the few on the market and known as or simply COHGO, this would be a free-to-play RPG made by a fan acting as an expert game developer. Unexpectedly, the game that its creator, Xianpai, developed on her own in some random apartment, quickly became a huge phenomenon throughout Japan, especially in Neo Tokyo. This is due to the excellent adaptation of the highly detailed backstory of the original VRMMORPG, its excellent 3D anime graphics, and the amazing battle scenes carried out by the main heroines against enemies¡­ or even each other. Furthermore, the game''s heroines were extremely beautifully designed, with good backstories for each one that made it easy to sympathize with most of them, as well as having plenty of villains who didn''t do "evil" just for the sake of it; to the point that it was a real challenge trying to find a villain that fit the "I''m evil because being evil is cool" image without being a low-level NPC. This convinced many old players of the original game, such as Shiragaki Sora and Hinakawa Y¨±na, to play it; although many of them were not convinced that the setting was in the distant future of the original Britannia or that it had a typical Japanese anime style. Despite this, the game managed to become a sort of famous franchise in Neo Tokyo with which its brilliant and skilled developer, Xianpai, made a lot of money through donations from enthusiastic players on the Quantum Network... However, the franchise had a flaw that Shigaraki Sora... no, that numerous young Japanese considered to be a critical flaw. "What the hell?! Why does every option this guy can take involve doing something as stupid as challenging the final boss from the start? The guy can stomp you in seconds even if it''s just a duel!" (Anonymous Player #1) ¡°Or for the love of Jheane-sama! What kind of idiot would agree to infiltrate a suspicious sewer that obviously wasn¡¯t there before? All to save a snake he took pity on! Do you even have a brain, redhead? Xianpai-sama, why create this abomination as the protagonist? He only serves to look cute, which makes me even angrier because he¡¯s a man!¡± (Anonymous Player Number Two) "That''s it! I''m finally done with this idiot Lars and now I have access to my precious Arthur-sama! Yes, yes, yes!" (Anonymous female players) ....it was about the existence of the protagonist, Lars Hamilton von Laniere. The real reason for the first game''s interesting name... And the most hated protagonist of the time by almost all fans of the game thanks to his tremendous stupidity! The same guy who challenged Sora to a duel a few minutes ago despite being weaker than him, a hopeless idiot. If there was anyone who sympathized with Lars or liked him, he wouldn''t even dare to say it out loud for fear of being criticized or worse, beaten. That''s how bad he was. In fact, even powerful female heroes and even the franchise''s first major boss were more popular than him, with their own figures and other merchandise sold in countless stores, while Lars wasn''t even considered worthy of such treatment. People in the Otaku community didn''t like his character, who went beyond clich¨¦ and entered a territory of no return where he only triumphed over his enemies through the NPCs who helped him and the tools he collected, being a totally useless guy. Unlike others, Lars could only use his special ability once or twice and had an extreme reliance on Magic Crystal Shards to create new Skill Orbs, even with the proper materials¡­ Just because his talent was trash even at something anyone could do! I mean, there was that guy from an old Typemoon game, Fujimaru Ritsuka, who people liked to call Gudao for some reason I honestly can''t remember, who relied on powerful mythical heroes to save the world rather than being powerful on his own, but... this was totally different... At least that protagonist could beat the crap out of Lars on his own! Even the heroines had a more realistic character and greater power development than Lars, although many still fell in love with Lars for some inexplicable reason; which made some Yuri enthusiasts imagine to themselves that Lars was a woman when that happened¡­. Regardless, the final boss of the first game, who was extravagantly called the "Black Dragon King" despite not being an actual King or Dragon, on the other hand, was the game''s real draw for many of its players to the point of being treated as if he were the true protagonist of the story. Especially with the end-game rewards, which allowed players to play as their character, even if it was only for a total of two hours of gameplay. That final boss was actually a kind of dark hero who had realistic reasons to fight, real talents to show, and a nice personality compared to Lars, who was such an idealistic hero to the point of insanity. The final boss was compared to famous antiheroes from entertainment history, leaving his indelible mark on entertainment history. Many of his lines even became famous memes, such as the incredibly popular line "I politely ask you to get lost..." said with coldness and noble elegance. Many fans said that the final boss should be the man of all the heroines, some made fanfictions with Lars suffering NTR from Arthur or the final boss going back in time and taking all those beautiful girls for himself before they fell in love with Lars. Of course, there was no lack of FanFictions where worthless otakus became that final boss and lived the good life with the heroines in wild and passionate sex. Lars, compared to the final boss, seemed like an unpleasant secondary character with too many blessings on his person (if we ignore the various beatings he received throughout the game''s story, haha). It even took the concept of being dense to the same level as a black hole, so much so that it seemed like it could devour the light of real stars around it mercilessly, which was extremely frustrating. The final boss had his own harem of beautiful sub-bosses, which many of his fans said was more believable than Lars''. He wasn''t so dumb that he could absorb the surrounding light and he did appear in 18+ content with several rather implicit scenes showing his prowess in bed with women, something that players of a certain age might not enjoy, unfortunately. ...And that beloved final boss was Arthur Pendragon von Draco Silva... or to put it plainly, the current Arthur that Shigaraki Sora became. Realizing this, he was stunned. I became the most popular final boss in a mobile game with a trashy hero who would be better off being the tsundere heroine of a Yuri manga...! As he thought about the hero who was hated by many players and even used as an insult in some cases by both himself and random criminals, Arthur (Sora) involuntarily laughed, unintentionally attracting Frax''s attention. She tilted her head as if to show the confusion that was not reflected on her face. ¡°Arthur-sama?¡± ¡ªIt''s nothing, Frax-chan, I just remembered something funny. -Like what? -Well¡­ Sora was quick to give him a satisfactory answer while on the outside his new body smiled seductively at him. This girl had incredible intelligence and it would be best to convince her that there was nothing strange about him. The best thing would be to say something that Arthur could say. Then, something clicked in his mind. ¡ªI was reminded of some stupid, disrespectful nobles who looked like clowns with their constant screams and senseless accusations coming out of their fat, ugly faces, and I couldn''t help myself. I''m sorry if I bothered you. What he said wasn''t exactly a lie; those nobles made him laugh in animes and mangas... mockingly, of course. ¡ªOh~ It''s okay. Although I don''t understand what could be funny about a group of clowns playing their horrible trumpets like the aristocratic faction~ ¡ªhaha... The maid nodded, her eyes narrowing with a serious expression as she said all that for a moment, and quickly returned to her previous position, cradling herself in his embrace. Sora just smiled, somewhat in disbelief; thinking that if he didn''t know much about the game he would think that this girl was simply using him as a mere pillow and had no respect for him... But that wasn''t the case. Although they weren''t actually lovers, this adorable Kuudere was very fond of him. Not only that... she was willing to kill entire armies for him. You see, this beautiful maiden with the strange decoration on her neck is one of the underbosses in the service of Arthur von Pendragon, and her full name is Franx Leumiere; the Chimera of the Roses. Yes, this beautiful, adorable, and honestly sexy maiden wasn''t human at all... well, 97% of her body was from different pure human maidens actually. And as you can guess from that, she''s an almost Frankenstein-esque artificial being, created not by a mad scientist or a deranged alchemist, but by a crazy necromancer who served Arthur as a subordinate and lover, who was also a sub-boss of the game. In this world, it was the Necromancers who dealt with matters involving souls and corpses who created Chimeras instead of Alchemists. It was a disgusting art that was banned in many countries, especially the one used to create Franx. That is, human bodies combined and modified with both biomancy and DNA manipulation technology that should be lost and banned at the same time. The necromancer who slept with Arthur wanted to create a masterpiece. And for some reason, she thought that combining parts of beautiful virgin maidens and other small fragments of monsters would make them perfect. As a result of such a twisted idea, she killed many women who, according to her, no one would miss at all, cutting off parts that she liked... really evil. It should be noted that the maiden here was not the only one who was the fruit of such evil experiments, Franx had two other chimeric sisters with whom together they made up the {Leumiere Sisters}. They were all girls who looked adorable and beautiful in everyone''s eyes... but they were extremely dangerous monsters not only because of their origins and the monstrous parts they hid, but also because they did not hesitate to kill those who opposed their master without mercy or pity... Realizing this, Arthur, or rather, Sora, mentally shuddered. Any attraction he had felt for Franx diminished quite a bit... (He wouldn''t lie, she was pretty and there was still something there. No self-respecting straight man wouldn''t have feelings for this ass, right?) Thank goodness they were made to be loyal to Arthur until death... That was a pretty reassuring consolation. After all, he could still remember very well the monstrous abilities that the crazy Necromancer created for each of her "Daughters", especially the abilities that the younger sister in front of him developed on her own; and he wasn''t lying when he said he didn''t want to experience it. She let out a soft sigh voluntarily, which made Franx shiver slightly. Although she didn''t seem very talkative, she was clearly very attentive to him. He didn''t know what to think of that... if she suddenly went crazy upon learning that he wasn''t Arthur, would Arthur''s power and martial experience help her win? After all, he wouldn''t be a final boss if he was just a pretty face... Come to think of it, the final boss was famous in this world not only for being the Archduke and the youngest recipient of the Aureal Knight title in history, but also for being the most handsome man in the entire empire, right? Sora belatedly remembered that many of the female students surrounding him were murmuring "How cool..." with dreamy eyes and blushing faces in their discussion with Lars. Suddenly, from worrying about his little new life, he felt very lucky. He didn''t know why he had ended up in this world, but despite having literal monsters as subordinates, he was still happy to leave his scary face and bad reputation behind if he could live as the most handsome and richest man in the entire empire; a literal teenage archduke. Anyway, he was an orphan with a rather indifferent uncle in the real world and his sensei... yeah, I wouldn''t miss him. The only one he would miss would be the beautiful and mischievous Y¨±na, but she wasn''t his girlfriend but just another girl in his life so that was fine. As for his grandfather, it would be a little sad not being able to visit his grave but, knowing him as the old Otaku that he was, he would probably tell him "Damn brat, I''m so jealous! Switch places with me!" Yes, she would definitely be happy for him so that he would not regret it in the hereafter. Chapter 1: That Time I Transmigrated to a Final Boss ~ Part 2 Observing the changing landscape after exiting that space tunnel with many silly thoughts in his head, Sora noticed with mild interest how the buildings that now appeared in the surrounding area had a curious mix of medieval architectural style with distinctly modern features and details, its streets evidently well paved and organized almost like in the reality he knew; only with a more elegant design than simply functional. It was truly different from the VR game I remembered, as Chronicles of Holy Grail Online could very well embody the true spirit of the Medieval Age of the land with its high degree of realism, even with Magic (Sorcery) always present. The difference from the advancements of this era, brought about by the whims of independent developer XianPai and the virtual world once created by the New Typemoon organization, was immense. In the sky of this massive empire, many large commercial and common Arcana ships could be seen flying through the airspace of its Imperial Capital, Loveria; displaying the incredible advancements in Arcane Engineering achieved by humans in this world. While in the distance, the massive and magnificent Silver Moon Palace, where the Emperors of the nation¡¯s history only worked but did not live at all¡ªbasically a glorified government office¡ªwas clearly visible to all of its citizens and foreign visitors; displaying the nation¡¯s glory and wealth in all its splendor. And seeing that incredibly yet unnecessarily large government building made mostly of the rare and expensive {Moonstones}¡ªa high-level magic material with great symbolic value¡ªSora only smiled in amusement as he acknowledged the opulence of the powerful before beginning to reflect on himself, or rather, the history of the original Arthur. In , Arthur, the final boss of the first game of the Britannia Saga, was more of an anti-hero than a true villain, as instead of being an evil man, he only wanted revenge on the Emperor who killed his parents because the latter wanted to take over the Archduchy whose power was growing beyond the control of the Imperial Houses. The Emperor planned to use the official heir, Arthur Pendragon von Draco Silva, as a puppet to control the entire Archduchy from the shadows, and would use the military and economic power of the Archduchy as he wished, through an arranged marriage with his daughter, the Third Imperial Princess. And somehow Arthur knew of this and began an elaborate plan to overthrow the Emperor... though Sora did not remember all the details... It was only because one of the heroines was the daughter of that man that Lars opposed Arthur, as he did not want her to lose a member of her family. Although Arthur did not want to destroy the empire, he ultimately wanted to make those responsible for his tragedy pay... In the end, Arthur was defeated by the combined might of Lars and the heroines, and the ending showed him fleeing the empire with his most loyal subordinates and his disgraced harem. ....But in the next game, ... That fool Lars would regret preventing the overthrow of Emperor Raymundo, as the fatso would end up sacrificing the blood and souls of his family¡ªincluding the heroine he tried hard to save¡ªto achieve immortality with the power of Hell. That wasn''t the worst part, the worst part was that players, no matter what they did, couldn''t prevent that from happening in any of the possible routes. Apparently, it was a turning point in the narrative that was considered important for the future events of the game. Many were enraged by this ridiculous scenario, including Sora. After all, the third princess was the most popular heroine after Lars'' childhood friend. What a load of crap that was, in his own words. ...Come to think of it, the third imperial princess, Laura Lunen Ivrin Lainervorial, who was also the most popular heroine in the game, is officially my fianc¨¦e now... A strange smile formed on Arthur''s handsome face as his eyes slowly drifted towards Franx, who seemed very comfortable in his arms as she had unconsciously started petting his head, making her whimper like a kitten. I doubt Laura-chan would be happy to see this at all... According to the scenario he remembered, the third Imperial Princess Laura was just another pawn that the Emperor wanted to use to control Arthur by making her his wife. Given her background as a member of the Imperial family, it would be impossible for Arthur to prevent the Lunen Imperial House from interfering too much in the management of the Archduchy if the Archduchess is one of the Imperial Princesses of his House. Even knowing this, Arthur pretended to accept the engagement in order to quickly rise to the position of Archduke and gain control of his territory after the death of his parents, while in the shadows he gathered the necessary forces to bring down the Emperor in the most humiliating way possible and give him a miserable death. As for why the third Imperial Princess wouldn''t be happy to see him in such a compromising position, it''s because at the beginning of the game, she was very much in love with Arthur, and he was perfectly aware of this fact... well, there wasn''t a single person in the Empire who didn''t know about it, as it was pretty obvious to anyone; but despite that, Arthur kept his distance from her, not only because she was the daughter of his enemy, but also because she simply wasn''t to his taste as a woman. After all, he liked older women... It was complete nonsense, considering how beautiful the princess was... but everyone has their own tastes. In Sora''s case, he liked a wide variety of women of different ages, so it was no problem for him to welcome such a beauty with open arms. Anyway, the relationship between the two wasn''t bad, although it wasn''t as if they were really going to get married like the Emperor wanted, but sometimes they would meet for tea out of formality. It was just that Arthur was brutally honest and frank in strange ways, always saying things that ended up making Laura a little sad. Like that time when Arthur told her with a sincere heart that she should give up her desire to be a sorceress, since her talent for magic was practically non-existent, and instead use the tremendous potential of being an ''Awakened'', not an ''Aspirant'', to learn how to use the sword. His tone literally screamed, "I''m saying this for your own good." Laura, of course, became very depressed and upset to the point of crying alone in a corner, and the foolish protagonist, Lars, notices her and, not caring much about their difference in status, asks her what''s wrong; hearing Arthur''s hurtful words, which made her decide to confront him in front of many students despite being in an inferior position in both strength and status. There he will stupidly demand a duel to force him to apologize, although he is aware that he is weaker than Arthur and would be brutally defeated. Not even his special ability could help him as he had naively thought it would. After that, Laura would visit Lars in the infirmary and from then on, the two would become increasingly closer... Wait... wasn''t that what was supposed to happen a few minutes ago? Suddenly, Arthur realized that he had somehow ruined the scenario where Lars wins Laura''s sympathy, which would serve as leverage to make her his heroine later on. That alone altered the entire story of the game forever. Wow! Could it be that God chose me to prevent that relationship disaster and save Laura''s noble soul? As expected. God is wonderful! Arthur (Sora), an atheist, suddenly became a believer in God at the speed of sound. After all... It was a chance to avoid the misfortunes that fool would bring! Just when I was happy with the idea... What? The creepy voice of a little girl that eerily resembled that of an evil AI in a certain rather old zombie movie echoed in his head. And not caring at all about the bewilderment of a certain man in a teenager''s body, the little girl''s creepy voice continued its warnings with eerie calm, diligently informing him emotionlessly of things that were incomprehensible to him. As the creepy girl''s monotone voice continued, Arthur momentarily felt as if something was ripped from his being, and before he could sense anything wrong, it returned with a sudden rush of heat that coursed through his entire body like a wave of intense energy, as if something intangible had perfectly merged with his senses. His breathing quickened slightly as the abilities merged with him, causing Franx to open his eyes and look at him with bewildered eyes while blushing for some reason. Unaware of this, Arthur simply closed his eyes, instinctively sensing his new abilities integrated into his conceptual body. In an instant, his consciousness expanded beyond what he thought possible. He could ¡°see¡± without using his eyes, detecting presences, emotions, and even faint intentions radiating from living beings far beyond his previous reach. Naturally, he could sense even more strongly the terrifying strength of the man driving the carriage and the beautiful maiden embracing him. It was amazing how cute and tiny Kuudere was, she had a strength that made her feel like she could bend steel with her bare hands as if it were old, useless cloth. ¡ªArthur-sama? What''s wrong, Arthur-sama? Franx began to ask him with an anxiety that seemed to grow as he noticed his strange state, his tone higher than usual, but Sora paid him no attention as the mysterious notifications made by the creepy AI continued to echo in his dazed mind. "Wow...?" For a moment, Arthur simply muttered, his mouth slightly open at this disconcerting phenomenon. ¡°Arthur-sama!? What¡¯s wrong!?¡± Seeing this, Franx began to worry more for him as her eyes trembled, almost shaking Arthur in her anxiety with her slender, delicate arms. Sensing the adorable yet dangerous maid''s uneasiness with his strange behavior, Arthur just smiled naturally (it was awkward inside) as he put aside the system''s voice for now. He whispered softly to her as he stroked her head again, in an attempt to calm the Chimera''s nerves. "No, it''s nothing important, don''t worry, Frax-chan." ¡ªB-but¡­ Arthur-sama¡¯s breathing suddenly became a little erratic a while ago, and I felt a slight change in his Conceptual Body¡­ it became more gua¡ªI mean, the magical energy disturbance I felt coming from you is also not something I could ignore, no matter how small it was¡­ What happened? Did someone attack you in some way? Clearly not convinced by what he said, Franx made clear all the reasons why she had to worry about him, causing Sora to freeze internally at her words. That''s right... Franx possessed skills and traits that granted him powerful senses not inferior to the ones I just received from this sudden System... As someone who watched a lot of anime and manga even without being a fully committed Otaku (he had a sex life and his martial arts training, remember?), Shiragaki Sora quickly understood what this was all about, to a certain extent. Apparently, he had done something that an unknown entity called the ¡°Master System¡±¡ªwhich seemed to treat him as its master or something¡ªfound impressive and received ¡°gifts¡± that made him even stronger than he already was as a Final Boss as a result, causing changes that his little subordinate couldn¡¯t ignore thanks to her abilities. He had to explain things in a way that wouldn''t give away the existence of this system and as such, reveal his true identity as the usurper of the original Arthur''s body. He didn''t want to imagine what all the sub-bosses would do to him if they knew he wasn''t the real Arthur Pendragon... especially Franx herself... he could still remember what Rose Chimera''s personal torture chamber looked like in the game when he was determined to bring suffering to one of the cold-faced heroines in this one''s bad ending... Thinking so with a sudden chill running through his new body like a wave, Sora (Arthur) quickly opened his mouth to remedy the situation, saying in an absolutely calm voice, ¡°No one attacked me, Frax-chan; some of my traits and abilities have simply evolved into better versions of themselves as I leveled up.¡± ¡ªEh...? Franx stared at him with his mouth and eyes wide open, revealing his confusion without any skill. Had he heard right? That was probably the question looming over his adorable little head. ¡ªArthut-sama... Did he level up and develop his abilities out of nowhere? Did he become stronger... and more handsome than before... just like that? ¡°Yeah~¡± Arthur had to hold back his laughter as he heard her mutter that he was becoming more attractive with a red face while pretending to be serious, steepling her cute fingers. Was that the effect of [Fatal Charm]? ¡ª......Did he do that while he was just here, sitting in the carriage with me? ¡ªYou''re not exactly sitting here, but yes; my abilities got stronger, that''s why this happened, so don''t worry ¡ª Arthur nodded once more as he tried to calm the girl''s worries again. He didn''t risk lying completely to Franx, for fear of blurting out some nonsense that would give him away to this master of human torture and chemical warfare. He simply gave her as little information as possible in the hope that she would come to a good conclusion of the situation on her own, using the same weakness of every intelligent person: overthinking. Something he learned from the master of all in his situation, a powerful and majestic skeleton in a purple robe and the soul of a lonely salaryman from the last century... Ainz Ooal Gonw (Momonga)... or whatever you want to call him... ¡ªThat... that...¡ª Franx''s eyes trembled as he slowly placed a hand over his small mouth. ¡ªThat''s incredible, Arthur-sama! To think that you could do something like that on your own! Far from being skeptical, the girl took his words as the pure truth as she brimmed with sincere happiness at her master''s spontaneous growth, without the slightest doubt about what he said. That... was unexpected, Sora would not lie. ¡°It can¡¯t be helped, it¡¯s all because of me, isn¡¯t it?¡± Arthur instinctively began to boast about himself, much to the surprise and amusement of his inner self. This arrogance is certainly from the Arthur-sama I know¡­ ¡ªAs expected of the ruler of Draco Silva, you are simply too talented compared to all the other humans in this empire! Of course, no one but you could become stronger and more attractive without having to do anything! Franx''s naturally expressionless face slowly changed to show a sense of pride towards the man she was literally created to serve, feeling a great awe and sense of reverence towards her lord that steadily grew within her heart. She would never have expected that anyone in this world could have done what Arthur did; no one could have done it, after all. It was common sense that only Dragons grew stronger by practically doing nothing in this world, and imagining Arthur being able to do the same, even if it was something everyone with common sense would consider crazy, filled the cute and ruthless Franx with excitement. Certainly there is no one more worthy of serving in this world than my lord! The little Chimera thought to herself with joy shining in her cyan eyes. Who wouldn''t want to be under the command of such a magnificent and beautiful man who grows stronger and more handsome without any effort? At least, that was what she felt. As for Arthur, he was more or less content with any misunderstanding Franx Leumiere might have about the situation, as he could never explain to anyone about his sudden Master System without taking huge, unnecessary risks to his new life. He just looked Franx in the eyes and began to speak with a smile almost always present on his face, at least as he was currently doing. ¡°Now Franx, calm down a bit, okay? I need to concentrate in order to experiment with my new Skills as we travel to the mansion¡­¡± ¡°Oh, of course, Arthur-sama. Sorry for interrupting you with useless worries¡­¡± Franz¡¯s anxiety naturally dissipated long ago as he apologized with audible regret and emotion in his tone towards his master, stopping only when Arthur suddenly placed his hand on his pink hair and guided his head towards his chest reassuringly. ¡ªDon''t worry about it, my pretty Rose Maid, just stay like that while I go about my business, okay? ¡ª Arthur whispered in her ear with an amused expression, making Franx shudder as she closed her eyes with red cheeks as she felt his warm breath. From the game she remembered that she loved that. ¡ªY-yes...- That was all the Chimera said in the end with a meek voice and a sweet and loving tone, leaving her lord in peace with his matter while she enjoyed the warmth of his arms and the powerful beat of his heart with a sigh of satisfaction as she rubbed her tender cheek against his strong chest. She started purring again as his hand unconsciously started stroking her hair again. This petite, busty maid was so adorable. ¡­Anyone who saw them acting like this right now wouldn¡¯t believe that they weren¡¯t lovers at all, but this seemed to be the kind of interaction Arthur had with Franx normally, Sora thought to himself with a strange expression in his heart. How things would turn out with his sisters remained to be seen. Arthur smiled a little at this while inwardly sighing in relief as the time for caution was finally over, then he focused and said in his mind: "Status"... while looking at Franx. Honestly, what I really wanted to do was scream ¡°Oh lord yes! A system, a fucking system, hahahaha¡­ Show me my [Status], bitch!¡± and check her status like any transmigrated protagonist who has a system. But the deep dignity of this body (or perhaps the so-called character traits according to the system) that cared deeply about Franx''s presence prevented him from making a scandal that would tarnish his honor as a nobleman. Moreover, I consider it more important to first verify the information about Franx Leumiere than about himself, since his exact parameters were unknown. After all, the status of the Sub-Bosses was not shown at all. Anyway, after giving the order, a grey holographic window appeared in his eyes, as if projected onto his retinas; displaying the following rows of information in a format very familiar to him with incredible information... It is..... [Name: Franx Leumiere] [Moral Alignment: Chaotic Neutral] [Personal Karma: -100000 (Absurdly Evil)] [Species: Human (Royal Species: Supreme Chimera) (Hidden)] [Character traits: Expressionless, Calm, Intelligent, Ruthless, Innocent, Perverted...] [Rank: Episcapi, level 42 (Torrius level 69, hidden royal rank and level with an artifact)] [Manna Units: 1,000/1000] [Growth potential: *******] [Traits: Nature''s Abomination (Rare, Locked), [Psionics (Rare) Plant Generation (Rare), Internal Manipulation of Organic Matter (Rare), Mythic False Fairy Eyes (Extremely Rare, Sealed), Rose Mastery (Unique), Succubus Physique (Uncommon) Plant Communication (Uncommon)] [Active Skills: Psionic Energy Manifestation (Rank 12), Inhuman Senses (Rank 8), Body Control (Rank 16), Magecraft (Rank 8), Mana Arts (Rank 2), Maryoku Manipulation (Rank 12), Maryoku Emission (Rank 10), Calculation (Rank 18), Analysis (Rank 10)] [Passive Skills: Psionic Energy Manipulation (Level 16), Inhuman Senses (Level 8), Calculation (Level 18), Etiquette (Level 10), Drawing (Level 21), Charisma (Level 3), Socialization (Level 1)] [Stats: Strength 15 | Intelligence 24 | Magic 16 | Vitality 19 | Mythicism 20 | Charm 24 | Senses 16 | Resilience 17 | Spirit 2] This is really... Internally, Sora stared with astonished eyes at the incredible data of Franx in his arms. Although he knew that Franx was a Boss monster from both his senses and what he saw in the game, he didn''t expect him to have so much power. Seeing it quantified to a certain extent, he really felt different. He was also a little surprised by Franx''s high negative karma. ¡°Absurdly evil¡± was a system classification that would only be given to those villains who committed the worst acts against their fellow human beings after¡­ causing them suffering more than a thousand times. Evil beings like demons would be easily attracted to someone with such evil karma, and angels and saints would feel an instinctive repulsion in their presence, from what I understand... Memories came flooding back, that was the reason why Saint Morgana noticed that Franx was a dangerous existence when she first encountered him... The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. The Saint of the Church had a clear disdain for evildoers as was clich¨¦ in fantasy, and whether it was for being a Chimera or for their crimes, the existence of Franx Leumiere and his sisters would not be looked upon favorably by either her or the church. In fact, they would definitely send their Templars to kill them and Pendragon if they ever discovered their true nature and the latter''s involvement in their creation... It''s quite strange to see that his Moral Alienation doesn''t match that level of karma very well, although I know why... Although her evil deeds had little to do with Franx''s internal morals, apparently, one should know that she was just a special case. She killed and tortured her lord''s enemies without any real emotion in the process, so her negative karma but slightly uneven moral alienation were to be expected. The only reason her alienation said ¡°Chaotic Neutral¡± instead of just neutral must be because of those she would be willing to kill with the clear intent to kill for reasons she couldn¡¯t remember at the moment. Anyway, this maid was certainly very dangerous. That was especially true because there were many dangerous and terrifying spells whose power was enhanced by extremely high negative karma like hers....Although Franx Leumiere was not a sorceress, she could still use forbidden grimoires, after all. Unexpectedly, Frax-chan here is a pervert, that sounds interesting¡­ Sora thought to himself, unconsciously petting Franx''s head even now as various interesting thoughts flooded through him when he felt her plump breasts against his chest. They felt very soft and stretchy, which made him think it would be nice to play with them a little¡­ but he quickly pushed those dirty thoughts aside. No wait, we''ll leave that for later for now... Isn''t this too similar to how the status screen looks in Britannia: Lost Order? Recalling that mobile game, where one of the remastered characters from Fate: Grand Order is literally sent to a different world from his own as the protagonist of a story incomprehensible to him, Arthur unconsciously made a face of confusion. ...That''s true; one of the many, albeit rather small, reasons why that VRMMORPG became so unpopular was because its status window was so simple and bland that it wouldn''t make any difference even if it didn''t exist... He recalled, a strange feeling of nostalgia washing over him a little. Well, he wasn''t going to say that he didn''t like the way the window was designed, as he didn''t actually hate the game; he was just indifferent to it now. That being said, he couldn''t help but remember those interesting retrocons added to the world of Britannia with the addition of New Type Moon, and Sora was quick to question the system. Do the retrocons in Lost Order apply to this world, even though they''re not canon in the games Xianpai created? Of course... That means I might end up meeting Mash, right? ....Mmm Arthur (Sora) began to recall the image of Mash Kyrielight, the fact that she was a cute girl and that she was wearing a rather particular outfit for her adventure that showed off her excellent physical attributes, and he narrowed his eyes. Honestly, Sora was quite interested in interacting with that pink-haired girl wearing such beautiful armor. However, considering the dangerous events that were used as an excuse for her appearance in this universe, perhaps it would be better if it didn''t happen after all. Besides, there were more important things to worry about¡­ like his own status, obviously. This time, he focused on himself. "State" [Name: Shigaraki Sora (Original), Arthur Pendragon von Draco Silva (Current)] [Moral Alignment: Neutral] [Personal Karma: +10000 (Extremely good] [Species: Human (Real Species: Half-dragon) (Hidden)] [Character traits: Honest, Arrogant, Pragmatic, Realistic, Responsible, Cruel, Cynical, Kind, Joking, Flirtatious...] [Rank: Episcapi, Level 45 (Torrius, Level 72, Rank, Race and Level Hidden Realm with an artifact)] [Manna Units: 123,050/154,000] [Growth potential: **************] [Traits: Hero''s Lineage (Unique, Pendragon), Noble''s Dignity (Uncommon), Superior Understanding (Rare), Magic Eyes of the Demiurge (Sealed, Unique), Heart of the Dragon (Sealed, Unique), Mastery of the Dragon Monarch (Newly Mutated, Unique), Fatal Charm (Acquired, Unique)] [Active Skills: Aura Manifestation (Tier 15), Mythic Senses (Tier 4), Maryoku Control (Tier 16), Sorcery (Tier 10), Mana Arts (Tier 10), Maryoku Emission (Tier 10)] [Passive Skills: Aura Manipulation (Level 6), Mythic Senses (Level 4), Sword and Lance Fencing (Level 10), Administration and Management (Level 20), Etiquette (Level 19), Horsemanship (Level 20), Charisma (Level 14), Socialization (Level 5), Aesthetic Appreciation (Level 7)] [Stats: Strength 17 | Intelligence 18 | Magic 21 | Vitality 17 | Mythicism 17 | Charm 25 | Senses 18 | Resilience 19 | Spirit 18] Putting aside the high point of good karma which will be addressed later, this is truly a final boss status window worthy of the first game, you would never see so many unique traits in any other. Sora stared at the status display window blankly as he nodded to himself with feelings of admiration. Well¡­ one he acquired as a gift from the Master System and the other he mutated due to its influence, but that doesn¡¯t matter; unique is unique and Arthur is monstrously strong after all. Although Sora already knew beforehand that Arthur Pendragon von Draco Silva was at the current peak of power in Britannia thanks to his bloodline and his secret training within Draco Silva, his Territory, it was still quite terrifying for such a young individual to have so much hidden power. After all, in Britannia: The Academy Fool and other games, not many NPCs would have traits that were considered unique, even among the heroines and other important characters. Even Franx, a rather strong sub-boss, only had a single unique trait. More than that, weren''t Torrius like Arthur and Franx the most powerful Aspirants/Awakeners in existence for most decent human countries, save for the Loveritia Empire and nations of similar power? When Sora thought about that, he realized that Arthur''s strength was simply terrifying; although Arthur had a clear unfair advantage over the others in the form of bloodline, wealth, and powerful subordinates willing to help him grow stronger as much as possible, and knowing the powers of a certain lover of his, his strength was well explained¡­. The scariest thing? That was its growth potential, which was measured at 14 stars in total. Growth Potential affected how quickly a non-player character or even bosses in Britannia games improved in stats and skills as the game progressed. For a normal person, having a growth potential of 7 points would already be enough to reach a high rank like Episcapi at a relatively low level... Meaning that Arthur had the potential to reach Lorius rank in the future if left alone! That would be almost on the same power level as the headmaster of Bomenslik Academy, Amelia Dumbardonnia, a level 84 12-Circle Archmage1! So players had to make all the necessary moves if they wanted to beat Arthur at his weakest point to avoid a bad ending... Britannia was an interesting game in which NPCs could grow on their own thanks to 22nd century AI, after all. The problem was that you had to improve the strength of a stupid redhead through quests and getting pretty girls to help him win at... pretty much everything in the beginning and middle of the game. It was really absurd. Sora shook his head inwardly. This is not the time to be thinking about that! Now he realized the cause of his strange lack of control in his actions and decided to focus on that. In conclusion, these "character traits" act as a filter that prevents me from going ahead and doing something out of the ordinary like Arthur Pendragon von Draco Silva. Fortunately, it seems that triggering changes at turning points in the story or whatever that means, lessens the influence of these "character traits". Perhaps it''s a method to not make him seem strange in the future if his personality is very different from the original Arthur, since everyone has naturally gotten used to his gradual changes. However... there are many contradictory things in the character''s character... How can one be cynical and kind at the same time? Does that make sense? Wait, now that I think about it... Arthur suddenly remembered that the original had been described as a man who did not easily trust others, but was unusually kind to those who gained his trust. He acted cynical and arrogant towards strangers, sarcastically telling any noble with his signature line "I politely ask you to get lost...", but with his trusted companions he tended to be more sociable and even joked amongst themselves without the typical hypocrisy of nobles. Also, as mentioned before, he could easily speak his mind without caring about the other party''s feelings, whether it was because he sincerely wanted them to stop doing stupid things, read their reactions, or because, well, he wanted to scare them. The original Arthur was a pretty complex character, now that you think about it. But... I don''t understand what''s up with this {Charisma} that both Arthur and Frax-chan have? Arthur (Sora) frowned and, afraid of drawing Franx''s attention, sent a mental command to the system in an attempt to gain more information about this skill. As he did so, a change occurred... but instead of a screen with data written on it, he heard a monotonous but pleasant voice briefly explaining the information of that skill. "...." Arthur''s mouth dropped open upon hearing all this. Is there anything so absurd? Is there anyone out there with 30o charisma? The thought made him shudder, as something like that would allow even a king to bow down to you. No, based on that last message, it was even more terrifying than that... Naturally, Sora was very familiar with the game''s skill levels and parameters, as they were how the strength of playable characters was described in all games in the Britannia franchise, such as . Furthermore, there were arcane technologies in the Game that analyzed the strength of NPCs with supernatural abilities through Grades to gain an accurate idea of ??their potential and growth. It was completely different from what was seen on Earth, as even the most common student was stronger than the most powerful anomalous or martial artist there, at least as far as he knew. The lowest rating of a person''s parameter or ability in this world is 0 and the highest is 30. An active or grade 0 skill was no better than trash thrown by the wayside, while a skill that reached grade 15 showed signs of supernatural strength in the form of ¡°blessings,¡± even if it originally had nothing to do with magical forces. Passive skills usually already had a built-in magic component or something that made them work even at low grades, but for things like {Swordsmanship}, they would also become more apparent at grade 15. By the way, the concept of "Blessings" did not exist in COB, having been introduced earlier in the Xianpai games, and Arthur knew of a variety of powerful blessings that were obtained by reaching a high level of mastery in skills or traits. Of course, the best "Blessings" arise from originally supernatural abilities like Traits. The same goes for parameters, a Grade 0 parameter was equivalent to having the strength of a newborn baby, while a Grade 25 parameter would allow one to fight against a slightly weaker version of Superman. Because of this, those individuals who can create high-level skills for Aspirants are highly prized... But that wasn''t the problem here. There was nothing special about Arthur having a skill like Charisma at level 14... the problem was that in none of the Britannia games did he see this skill appear, so common in many other games on the market (Except for its absurd effects, of course)! What does this mean? According to the system, charisma is the ability of ¡°true nobility,¡± meaning all nobles possess it¡­ Then why has this ability never been recorded in the Imperial Skill Database? Why did Franx, a chimera and a mere subordinate of Arthur, also possess it? Refraining from looking at the perceptive Chimera who continued to enjoy his automatic caresses while frowning, Sora pondered further on this sudden mystery. ... Perhaps it is not a common skill among so-called aristocrats? Is that why you specifically use the term "true nobles"? If so, it would make sense, but... Sora wondered... What are the criteria to be considered a true noble? Is it simply a social status that boasts a long history and power accumulated over generations? Or a special talent that can change the very course of history? Would they be individuals who, instead of influencing the world using only the glory of the past, would influence the world by changing their estimated flow...? People who could bring about a lot of change, positive or negative, with their talents... who would be truly remembered with admiration and wonder by future generations... similar to scientists like Stephen Hawking, who left an indelible mark on the more recent history of science, or singers like Michael Jackson, who will always be remembered as the "King of Pop." Something like... The main characters of this world! Now I understand. It''s quite possible that only the main characters of this world like myself, the sub-bosses, Lars, and the heroines possess this ability, so the fact that the Empire didn''t know about this ability was natural. "..." Sora was shocked to find that the system was literally confirming his assumptions by rewarding him with points. The unsettling thing about this was that the thing was clearly reading his mind, which scared him a little. ....Not that I can do anything about it... let''s be happy with the SP... Although I still have to figure out how much I could make with that in the shop. What the hell? Has Arthur''s reputation suddenly increased? Although Arthur would become the object of admiration of almost all of Bomenslik''s female students, this naturally surprised him as it was sudden. And why is something like this appearing now? Shouldn''t this message have appeared before? Is this system not working properly? A little worried by this, Sora ordered: Show me my reputation... A holographic window appeared in his eyes. [Overall reputation according to most hosts nationwide: Admired] [General reputation by the majority of the host at the social class level: Aristocracy (Appreciated), Bourgeoisie (Respected), Commoners (Admired)] So that''s our reputation system, huh? Given the status of the original Arthur, it''s only natural that the nobles held him in high regard and the bourgeoisie in general respected him. But what on earth did Arthur do to be admired by the commoner class? In the game, it was mentioned that Arthur did a good job as acting lord of the Archduchy even while going back and forth to the Academy from his beautiful mansion in the Imperial Capital. But beyond that... I only knew a little about his progress in growing his secret organization and the advancement of his plans to kill the emperor... I would never have expected this guy to be revered by the common people. It seemed like the author hadn''t given enough details... Or maybe it was something unique in this world? No, it''s probably because... What? Create a New World? What''s this all about? In his surprise, his body unconsciously stretched forward, causing Franx to open her eyes again and look at him, slightly confused. ¡ªIs everything okay, Arthur-sama? ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just realized something interesting¡­¡± Arthur smiled coldly as he replied to the curious Chimera while lying down quietly. Franx stared at him for a while as he tilted his head, finally saying ¡°I understand¡± before happily leaning back against him again. He seemed to really like that position. After some thought and an unconscious chuckle, Sora pondered over the recent system message. His eyes looked very serious as he thought. It''s not that I''m complaining or anything... It''s just that, why would Laura''s affection for Arthur grow instead of diminish? What''s up with that? Hadn''t Arthur scolded her recently? I know she sometimes puts a positive spin on almost all of Arthur''s actions in their relationship before she knew he was trying to destroy Raymundo, her father... but isn''t this a little weird?! How obsessed is she with her fianc¨¦?! And what about Jheane too? Maybe it was because of me that Arthur didn¡¯t beat Lars up like the story did, but I had treated him like an idiot, right? Because his affection for me would increase? Rather, I already had positive feelings for Arthur before the duel¡­? I really don''t understand the minds of women! Shiragaki Sora, who was wondering what was going on in the minds of the Third Imperial Princess and the Genius Alchemist, was really the odd one out here for wasting time with the wrong questions. ???? Great Lake "Divine Eye of Centoria" in the Loveritia Empire, Bomenslik Academy City, Nigrum Aureum District. In the archipelago of interconnected artificial lakes within what would become the largest lake within the Centoria Continent, there was a beautiful lake island that, compared to the others surrounding it, was significantly smaller; only a few square kilometers in size and with very few buildings visible on its surface. However, each and every one of these were luxurious, beautiful and glamorous buildings with streets made of pure onyx in which a formidable runic power circulates, which would immediately give the impression that only the richest and highest status can use and walk through them. And technically they wouldn''t be wrong. Among these buildings, six of them stood out indistinctly as much as possible for their glorious splendor of wealth. There was what some would call the real "Bomenslik Imperial Academy" in the center of the island, which had a semicircular shape with three floors that looked like a small medieval palace and luxury resort merged together, if someone from Earth had to say so, with a towering statue of a wise archmage and emperor in the middle of the marble plaza. Next up was a building of at least 15 floors that, from any angle, looked like an overly luxurious hotel painted white and filled with magically enchanted windows to prevent the interior from being seen. There was even a large swimming pool on the terrace. And last but not least, there were four black, pentagonal buildings; exactly the same, with a seemingly classic mansion design, which also screamed luxury and grandeur unmatched among its kind. All of these constructions were made with the most expensive materials available on the continental market to build the best mansions and even palaces in Britannia, which even had complex runic formulas inscribed in their designs that not only guaranteed the sustainability of their quality and resistance, but also the elemental conversion necessary to allow them to repair themselves as if they were a functional living being. All of this was a clear fruit of technological ingenuity based on sorcery and runic arts... and of immense wealth invested in its construction, of course. Within one of these magnificent and expensive works of arcane engineering, one would find many elegant rooms whose design and contents are generally worthy of nobility. Now, however, one could find one whose interior was far from its original appearance due to the preferences of its current occupant. The beautiful oak shelves that would normally be filled with literature, books of poetry and ancient history were now lined with stacks of books on Alchemy, Occultism and other arcane knowledge too advanced for even the most staunch students of these ancient arts. Despite their elegant designs and intimidating sizes, they could be seen in a rather disorganized state; as if their owner had not bothered to give each of them a proper order beyond what seemed to make sense only to herself at the moment she put them all in place. In one corner of the room, a huge golden alchemy pot could be seen, carved with various runes on its metal surface. The design and form was almost unnecessarily elegant rather than purely functional as if it were purely the masterpiece of a renowned skilled craftsman, but one could faintly feel the strong, unfathomable magical power emanating from the artifact even in its current dormant state. On an alchemical table made of snow-white wood, aside from some sort of aromatizer silently burning while releasing a soft chamomile scent, one could also find a collection of glass containers with a variety of liquids and even parts of dead animals inside, magical or mundane tools meant to aid in the preparation of complex potions such as a scale, a distiller, a lighter and a mortar, and even several half-open notebooks filled with alchemical formulas, thrown more or less randomly on its surface... along with what looked like some erotic novels among the mix as well? Ignoring that last detail, it seemed that the room, whose general design was that of a typical resting place for an accomplished noble, was completely dominated by the whims of a complete alchemist, filled with a passion for the art of potion-making and the transmutation of matter like many of her same profession. It was not surprising, since the highest class students would be allowed to decorate their rooms as they liked. However, at this moment, such an alchemy-loving student was¡­ having fun alone in her own way. That alchemist; a beautiful girl with reddish brown hair, lay in her comfortable bed with a high-quality cotton mattress, her surprisingly well-endowed body was covered by beautiful white blankets made of linen enchanted with the power of sorcery, which embraced all of her femininity completely exposed beneath them as she pleasured herself. -Hm...ah ?...Ann ?... Pinching her nipples with some force and sticking her delicate fingers inside the folds of her vagina, the girl masturbated with passion while letting out sweet moans with a tender and lustful voice that would easily ignite the most primitive desires of countless men while she only fantasized about the man who awakened her growing sexual appetite the moment she saw him and heard his sexy voice for the first time, to the point where she couldn''t forget him no matter what happened. ¡ªAh...Yes ? She imagined him very clearly as he penetrated her wildly on the bed, playing with her enormous breasts as if they were his beloved toys while he moved his hips wildly to devastate her without mercy; the sweat of both of them mixing during their passionate section while they caressed each other''s skin. His enormous penis (she imagined) would penetrate her relentlessly, full of primitive desires; completely eager to release its load inside her as if it were the lava of an active volcano, dyeing her uterus completely white as it filled it. ¡ªMore ?! There was never a moment of rest, he didn''t need it, as he possessed unlimited stamina that only an Aspirant with great physical capabilities possessed. Completely filled with lust, he would grab her feet while continuing to penetrate her standing up, shooting his hot semen once again inside her. The girl shuddered with pleasure as her rather vivid imagination gave her a devastating sensation that invaded every corner of her body. She lived to experience something like this, she breathed for it; her desires revolved around wanting to do that primitive act between animals and her soul screamed with the desire to satisfy them, barely having any self-control. He could only weakly satisfy his hunger with this poor excuse for satisfaction through imagination and self-stimulation. He used all his mental power to create these erotic scenes and indulge in them as if they were real to calm his desire. In her mind, she would moan uncontrollably as the man bites her breasts and sucks them as if he wanted to extract milk from them. And finally, he would put her in the humble all-fours position reminiscent of a puny dog, penetrating her from behind while he enjoyed her plump ass shaking with each thrust, finishing inside her once more with his overflowing sperm. ¡ªOhhhh...? With her imagination fully active and her fingers skillfully dancing inside her vagina, she finally ended up arching her curvaceous back while raising her waist, letting out a loud exclamation as the climax of orgasm invaded her entire body... and finally she fell, her back and ass falling onto the softness of the bed, its sheets feeling like the warm embrace of a lover enveloping her body while the beautiful face with two eyes reminiscent of the sun slowly faded from her mind, which slowly returned to reality. The sound of a small, hot sigh echoed softly as his hands ran weak caresses over her body, stains of her love juice wetting the sheets of her luxurious mattress. ¡ªThat felt amazing... masturbation has never felt better... it was so vivid ?, maybe because I did it thinking of a real man~ Her heart was pounding as she spoke in her melodious voice, quickly throwing aside the sheets and looking up at the luxurious ceiling of her room with her beautiful dark green eyes¡ªI didn''t expect the day would come when I could masturbate in such a luxurious place either~ Being a student of the Nigrum Aureum District sure has its benefits. She smiled to herself, pleased with the gifts life had given her. Her sudden connection with the old man who guided her through the ways of Alchemy and recognized her gifts as a sorceress, the opportunity this brought her to be part of such a famous institution along with her beloved "little sister" and of course, to be able to meet, even from a distance, such an exquisite piece of man whose face she couldn''t tear away from her limbs and whose great presence surpassed the flames of desire within her as she imagined his naked body, imposing itself on her person and dominating her completely... Life is almost perfect now... That''s what Jheane Lorens believed in her heart. It would be completely perfect if it weren''t for... A soft knock on the door, far from her bed given its size, brought her out of her thoughts, making her wrinkle her nose and, without bothering to get up or even cover her privacy, she called out, "Who is it?" Understanding that the room¡¯s occupant did not want him to enter, the other party moderately shouted his purpose from the doorway, ¡°Lady Lorens, I am one of the maids personally assigned to you by the Nigrum Aureum District Administrator. I have come to inform you that you have a visit from Lars Hamilton von Laniere, who requests that you come see him as soon as possible. Should I expel him right now?¡± ¡ªThat..? The girl named Jheane Lorens was not only momentarily surprised when she was reminded that she would be assigned a maid, or even several, but also when she was casually asked if she should chase away her beloved little brother as if it were a trivial matter. She felt so absurd, as if she were a princess from a faraway kingdom and Lars was a simple commoner who, out of compassion for the servants, learned of her humble existence... only to ask if they could shoo him away like a fly. But...she understood where he was coming from. After all, Lars was a member of Class G, one of the classes that belonged to the Aereus district, the largest and most populous district by far, but the least privileged of all the districts of the Bomenslik Imperial Academy. And her? Jheane Lorens was now a privileged member of the Nigrum Aurum District, exclusive to the teaching staff, the same director Amelia Dumbardonnia and also of the great SS Class, which stood out above all other existing classes, as if they were high nobility. Though she was a commoner by birth and Lars was technically of noble birth, they were now on different worlds, separated by islands that could only be crossed by payment across bridges powered by arcane magnetic repulsion trains. All because of their different talents, leading "Academy City" to divide its students in this way. The Bomenslik Imperial Academy was known throughout the continent as a massive elite educational center where the social status of its students abroad was simply too irrelevant compared to their magical, physical, or even political abilities, and the district they went to live in was decided by their classes, which were assigned to them based on their talents and academic ability. There were 5 student districts, a Combat District and a Commercial District that together formed the so-called Academy City by the Empire. There was the Aereus District, the Chalybe District, the Argentum District, the Aurum District, and the Nigrum Aurum District. (The Combat District and the Commercial District will be covered another time, but the latter was where Arthur first woke up.) There are also 9 classes within the Academy, which are G, F, E, D, C, B, A, S and SS respectively, into which the more than one million students of different backgrounds and ages are divided; with almost every second class spread across these 5 districts. And as you might expect, although it is said that all Bomenslik students are considered elites among unquestionable elites throughout the continent, the reality is that between each of them there is a noticeable difference, so drastic, that they are even labeled as the worst or the best depending on which district they end up in. Obviously, classes G and F are in the Aereus District, which is where the bottom of the elite attending this prestigious educational institution belongs to, being the kind of people who would to some extent stand out with their abilities in various sectors of society, but who would nevertheless never be able to greatly affect the bigger picture on their own; the figurative bottom of Bomenslik, which is made up of a staggering 37% of the student body. From there, the relatively mediocre elites would form the E and D classes in the Chalybe District, the decent elites in the C and B classes in the Argentum District, the exceptional elites in the A and S classes in the Aurum District, and the true elites among elites in the SS class in the Nigrum Aurum District, the most luxurious district of all, with the divine student class; the young geniuses who would change the continent with their mere existence¡­ people like Jheane, one of the 1% above all. Of course, it is not impossible for someone from Class G to reach Class C if they try hard enough, greatly improving their grades and skills to live in a better District; one of the main reasons why there is fierce competition to move up the grades between students from these different districts. But it was virtually impossible to get to Class B that way without foul play. On the other hand, if someone from SS Class shows poor performance compared to the rest of their Class, they will be expelled from both SS Class and the Nigrum Aurum District in disgrace, although it would still be possible to return to SS Class because they are divine geniuses in the first place. But the stain would still be on his record. Either way, whether you are G-Class or SS-Class, whether you are a prince or a noble from a powerful political faction or even a commoner, the status and influence you wield within the walls of Bomenslik is determined the moment you are assigned to one of these districts. Of course, there was nothing as crazy as a commoner ordering a duke''s son to kiss his feet for many reasons, both regulatory and because of the external consequences of such a thing, but the advantages of being in the upper classes are more than obvious to anyone. For example, districts A through SS offer each of their few students, which are very few, luxury rooms comparable in comfort to those enjoyed by princes and princesses. For example, the Aereus district offers its students rooms comparable in comfort to those in a relatively inferior hotel. For example, SS class and above can have up to 5 personal servants to serve them in their rooms. However, B class and below only have room service, but no attendants to attend to their every need... and F and G classes don''t even have that service. It should also not be forgotten that the educational and training resources for magecraft or swordsmanship (or whatever subject you specialized in) were also different for each district... so Jheane actually understood where the maiden''s scorn was coming from, one that was small enough that she at least got the message. But that doesn''t mean he had to like it. Suppressing the slight irritation that came from hearing such clear disdain for her ¡°younger sister,¡± Jheane took a deep breath and gave the maid outside a neutral response, ¡°Don¡¯t do that! Tell him I¡¯ll be over to see him in a moment¡­¡± "As you wish," the Maiden responded respectfully, before presumably leaving. Unable to hear a single footstep, Jheane could not tell if he was really gone, nor did she have the ability to accurately sense the aura of living beings, so the young alchemist activated her magic circuits and controlled them with her will, circulating the Maryoku through her body. With surprising speed, Jheane''s body changed and two dog ears appeared on her head and a small reddish-brown tail on her pelvis. Her animal ears that replaced her human ones moved and the Demi-Bestian listened attentively from outside. Sure enough, she heard the distant footsteps of the maiden fading away with time and sighed before laughing. ¡ªI don''t even know why I imagined she would just stand there or something, how stupid... Shaking her head, the young alchemist stood up to quickly dress herself. She may have been someone who didn''t mind her relatives seeing her naked, but leaving aside the fact that she wasn''t the only one in this building, there were times when she simply didn''t want to be reminded that the person she adored like the sister she never had was a man. Of course, that had to be especially true of herself. Although Lars would be quite angry if he knew that Jheane still adores him like a little sister and thinks of him that way. "You were even prettier when you let us dress you up like an adorable princess and laughed happily saying that you were going to marry daddy... Hahaha," she exclaimed with a certain melancholy at the sweet memories that invaded her from time to time as she put on her school uniform and opened the elegant door to her room. Short information about this world: 1- Circles refer to the level of sorcery a Sorcerer can use. It is based on the Mana Circles used in Chinese and Korean magical fantasy novels to measure the cultivator''s strength, but it is not the same; as it is only a measurement made based on the size and complexity of the magic circle they create when casting Sorcery. Low-level mortals without classes or rank could grow as spellcasters up to the Fifth Circle if they are willing to dedicate a century of life to the effort, abandoning all social life and worldly pleasure... Chapter 2: A Future Villain Problem? Part 1 There was a time when Jheane Lorens, along with Lars'' mother Mariana Hamilton von Laniere, would dress adorable little Lars¡ªwhom they affectionately called ''Larisa-chan''¡ªin as many pretty and elegant dresses as the Barony of Hamilton could afford, laughing and playing happily as if they were a family of three, a mother and her daughters spending time together. At that time, Jheane was a girl of only 8 years old, and Larisa (Lars) was a brat of 5 (Yes, the Headmistress, Amelia Dumbardonnia, put Lars in the Academy at fifteen, crazy). A boy who, one could say, out of selfishness of his mother who had wanted a girl, was raised almost as such, taking advantage of his androgynous appearance... although Jheane was sure that she looked like a normal girl and had even thought that she was precisely that at first. Anyway, putting aside her bewilderment at discovering that her adorable friend was actually a boy, Jheane had a great time playing with Larisa and her mother at the Hamilton residence as if they were blood sisters in that happy time. Whether it was playing with dolls and toy houses, dressing up as adult noblewomen for their mini-tea parties, styling their hair in different styles, or simply having Mariana read children''s stories to the girls before bed...they did many things together. Larisa even used female pronouns to refer to herself as a girl when she was cross-dressing, and seemed to wholeheartedly enjoy the idea of ??being a girl back then. ¡°She¡± also didn¡¯t like wearing pants at all and preferred skirts. Jheane was particularly pleased when she called her ¡°Onee-chan¡± in her adorable baby voice. Even the Baron, who loved to tend his fields and believed in the power of men, couldn''t help but have his heart melt whenever the cute Larisa-chan smiled and said she would marry him, shouting "Oh, my little princess!" while quickly forgetting her actual gender. But the good times didn''t last long, Jheane had her extraordinary encounter with a mythical old man at the age of 12 and had to go away for a while, feeling hurt to see the beautiful Larisa crying sadly at her departure. So off she went, intending to complete her training in alchemical sorcery and return someday to see her loved ones again. A lot happened and Jheane had to admit that her mind was a little depraved due to her former master''s careless upbringing, but she was finally able to return with his blessing to the place she called home after 6 long years... ¡­Only to be met by a gorgeous red-headed (?) teenager surrounded on either side by two attractive adults he knew very well. Blinking in bewilderment at the unfamiliar yet familiar boy, Jheane Lorens was greeted with warmth and joy by him. ¡°It¡¯s good to see you again after such a long time, Jheane-nee!¡± ¡ª....Larisa-chan? Is that you? - The uncertainty could be felt in the alchemist''s weak voice as she asked this disconcerting question to the young man, who froze in place in response, before on impulse exclaiming in absolute denial, ¡ªImpossible! -.....! D-don''t call me Larisa-chan, please! With his eyes wide open and his face red with embarrassment, young Lars shouted towards the friend he considered an older sister. Completely baffled, Jheane looked at the two people she also considered her family with eyes that said ¡°What happened?¡± Mariana, Lars¡¯ mother, shrugged with a kind smile, though somewhat sad inside. ¡°Puberty, perhaps,¡± such a message was transmitted to her mind with her telepathy. ¡ª....Ah Jheane only felt a strong blow to her chest when she realized that she would never see that beautiful little sister she loved so much again, her body trembled with sadness. It was a dark day, very dark... although the intense sun and the gentle breeze proved otherwise. Although he knew it shouldn''t be that way, he couldn''t help but feel that he had lost something very important with her departure. The young alchemist felt lost. ???? Suppressing those sad emotions at the memories of the past that invaded her from time to time, Jheane immediately closed the door of her room, looked at the incredibly elegant hallways with many beautiful decorations that still made her grimace at their splendor, and walked quietly through the second floor with the intention of silently heading towards the guest room of the female dormitory to meet Larisa... No, Lars! Having made sure once again that there were no animal parts left in her body after deactivating her bloodline, the young alchemist walked with a leisurely pace, her considerably plump breasts bouncing with each step, full of charm, as she moved those seductive legs covered in black stockings almost up to her thighs, and very soon she arrived near some rather luxurious looking stairs with beautiful armrests made of fine wood. There she was greeted by the sight of the large, sprawling first-floor hall, filled with aristocratic beauty and the splendor of wealth, bringing to mind the image of a nobleman¡¯s magnificent mansion, clad in marble in varying shades of black and white and with walls lined with grey paneling. A sight that had left her quite stunned when she first arrived and still leaves her speechless. After all, she had just moved in that very day. Compared to this place, the luxurious headquarters of the Alchemist Guild that he once visited was rather simple. Of course, just in design¡­ the materials used in this place were obviously as valuable as those used to build the entire academy, if not more so. But even so, its beauty was undeniable. As expected of the Nigrum Aurum District, the Imperial Academy did not hesitate to give its most talented students a large, luxurious mansion like this as a mere dormitory¡­ though the SS Class students are too few to fill it completely, even when divided by school year. And that''s not to mention that this dorm/mansion wasn''t meant to have many students, as SS Class geniuses are very rare in the first place. Despite her goal, Jheane couldn''t help but stare at the place again as she took in with shining eyes the unabashed luxury this all entailed. Hmm... no need to rush, let''s make Lars wait a bit... Since she still hadn''t decided to forgive Lars for his stupidity half an hour ago in challenging "that man" so recklessly in public despite having already given him a good beating herself, Jheane figured that making him impatient would also serve as punishment, as her gaze wandered around the place again. Hanging from the high ceiling of the hall, distant and bright, one could see several chandeliers emitting the magical light of mana particles that gave a warm and gentle feeling to those who were sensitive to it. The floor was illuminated thanks to the efficient work of the maids in the wide pentagonal hallway and reflected the light from the chandeliers above, shining brightly like a mosaic of twinkling stars. Beautiful and elegant maids could be found inside this room, cleaning various expensive accessories with practical and efficient skill. All of them were dressed in lovely maid uniforms that would make some perverts have some exciting fantasies when looking at them. And if this did not attract the attention of the guests at all, then the luxurious furniture and decorations in the interior of the room would easily steal the attention of many men who come to visit their fianc¨¦es. Here, in this place where students would only have to walk to their rooms or go directly to their respective classrooms with the help of trams, the marked luxury of detail and excessive luxuries made it clear that this place was designed to house young people of noble birth. At least that''s what Jheane felt. It would be fun to have sex on these stairs and dye this room with splendor with the juices of passion... Yes, together with him I will fill this place with the smell of sex that even someone with a blocked nose would smell it... Hehehehe ? The Demi-Beast girl walked down the beautiful stairs that seemed to shine like silver as her hips moved naturally in a seductive manner without realizing it, harboring some naughty thoughts in her mind. Her impure conscience, filled with hidden sexual desires, easily evoked a most erotic fantasy in this very scenario where she was next to the one who had become the man of her dreams just three days ago. She felt like she was going to get wet again with her love juices just thinking about it, but when she suddenly heard the lively voice of a cute little girl, Jheane was brought back to reality. ¡ªOh! Jheane, how good to meet you! ¡ª....?Hmm? Bewildered by that slightly familiar voice, Jheane turned her gaze back and saw a beautiful and lively girl with hair as green as spring leaves decorated with white flowers, along with eyes as precious as dark-hued lapis lazuli, heading in her direction with quick steps while happily waving at her. She was, in short, so pretty that when people looked at her, it easily made them feel as if a fairy had appeared before them just from her appearance. In fact, it wasn''t for nothing that she was known as a Fairy throughout the empire, she was simply too charming, almost like a dream¡­ Even when wearing such a luxurious uniform made from magical fabrics valuable enough to be worth a three-story building; making her look like the young miss of a noble family, the girl evoked a feeling of incorruptible purity and innocence that no one at her age would have in the eyes of onlookers. Her silky hair fell down her well-defined back like an undulating waterfall, and her adorable face that seemed completely flawless at first glance, as white as the most expensive porcelain, made her look so fragile that, added to her sincere and tender smile, would make countless men want to do nothing more than protect her from all the evils she could find in this world. She was truly one of the most beautiful girls he had ever seen, comparable to Jheane herself in beauty and with a charm unique enough not to be overshadowed by anyone in her generation. ... Wow, it''s Arietta....I didn''t expect to meet her on the road The girl who called out to him in a friendly manner as if they were friends who hadn''t seen each other in a long time was none other than the genius Spiritualist, Arietta Noden, an extremely talented girl in all things spirit-related... and a girl he had met just three days ago when she had tested her alchemical and academic skills before the examiners of the Imperial Academy. In the meantime I could talk to her, there is certainly no hurry. ¡ªWhat''s wrong Arietta-chan? Do you need me for something? Jheane responded with a slight smile to her classmate, as she found her to be quite nice. Who wouldn''t be happy to befriend a beauty like this? ¡ªNothing! I was just glad to meet an acquaintance in the corridors of this uncomfortable place, you know. So responded the genius Spiritualist in her charming blowing voice as she began to walk beside him with her arms outstretched, her skirt billowing merrily with each step she took, almost to the point of giving the illusion that one could see the secrets hidden beneath it if they only bent down a little. Being close to her, one couldn''t help but notice a strange sensation in her aura, like a scent reminiscent of green, untouched forests in the middle of spring; the source no doubt being the blessing of the fairies and spirits she commanded, infiltrating her essence. Acquaintances... well, that''s certainly what we are to a certain extent... Feeling this pleasant feeling, Jheane pondered the other party''s words for a bit and smiled. ¡ªDo you feel uncomfortable within the walls of the bedroom? Perhaps it is true that the rooms are excessively luxurious, extending into the corridors, but one will have to get used to it... ¡ªAh, no, that is also awkward, no doubt, but the most awkward thing for me is the possibility of meeting Lady Dominguez right now. I think you already have an idea of ??what her personality is like... ¡ªOhh...of course. I understand what you mean. ¡ªIt''s a bit heavy, isn''t it? ¡ªQuite a bit, yes. A bitter smile blossomed on Jheane''s beautiful face along with Arietta''s slight childish pout as the two spoke of this topic, the image of the young unmarried girl from a respectable family blossoming in their minds simultaneously as they both walked through the elegant velvet-carpeted marble halls. Aria Dominguez von Cerodian, the princess of the Dominguez Clan. As far as Jheane was concerned, Aria was a really annoying noble girl to deal with ever since she met her. However, that wasn''t because Aria was a commoner and had looked down on her in the few interactions they''d had, nothing to do with that... after all, Aria seemed rather excited to talk to Jheane, as she seems to value one''s talent over social status. The same thing happened with Arietta, who was also overwhelmed by Aria''s attitude, even with her carefree and kind personality. She didn''t seem like a bad girl just because of that. It''s just that if Jheane had to point out one issue she personally had against Aria¡ªaside from the natural arrogance that was still there even if she addressed you politely and with respect for your abilities¡ªit''s her explicit desire for you to become part of her faction within the academy. Something that was actually naturally inevitable; Jheane was a prodigy alchemist who was recognized by the Alchemist Guild Master himself, one of the three most powerful masters of the sorcery tower, who treated her as if she were his granddaughter. On the other hand, we have Arietta Noden, whose talent with handling Spirits and Fairies made her superior even to many elven races who naturally deal with elementals and other spiritual beings, and even showing unexpected talent in arithmetic during the academic tests. Not to mention her ability to summon the mythical steeds, the Unicorns and Pegasuses, as mounts, making her even more valuable. With their capabilities being so remarkable, it was obvious that Aria wanted both of them to join the faction that she definitely had to create within the Bomenslik Imperial Academy in order to become the next student council president in the future, and not just a simple District Representative. Not only because of their superior talents, but because they are both SS-class students like her, they naturally wield enormous influence among the students¡­ and even the teachers, without exaggeration. Although being the Council President would require widespread popularity, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to have the support of people who are destined to be the greatest in their respective fields. Hell, Jheane Lorens was also known for creating potions that help the aesthetics of women and even men to an excellent degree. Not only that, she also developed a new alchemical formula that allowed bald people to grow back their hair. It doesn''t sound like much and was absurdly expensive to make, but considering that there are a surprising amount of bald people in certain countries...her popularity became quite high even without her being the great beauty that she was. However, neither Jheane nor Arietta wanted to get involved in such complicated matters. Although they barely knew each other, they could easily sense each other''s lack of interest in participating in such political games, which was nice. Still, if Jheane had one thing to admit, it was that Aria was not only a beautiful girl, but extremely sexy. Her exotic appearance due to her mother''s heritage from the Yamato Empire makes her even more attractive and if Jheane were to be honest, if she would stop asking her to be her follower, she would be very happy to treat her as her Onee-sama. What did they call her in the Yamato Empire? Yes... Yamato Nadeshiko, from what I saw in the sacred illustrations jealously guarded by the Elder, Aria definitely fits that description. A sexy Onee-sama who embodies the ideal beauty of the ancient Yamato lands... How cool would it be to have a threesome with her and my man ?? Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon. She felt her insides burn at the thought, but a feeling of regret washed over her shortly after. It''s a shame that she is too interested in boring politics and even her family doesn''t get along with hers, it''s really a shame... ¡ªLady Dominguez is an accomplished noble and seems very fond of power games and intrigues, but at least she doesn''t treat us badly for not being nobles ourselves. I can''t say she''s a good or bad person without knowing her thoroughly, but she''s not trying to force us into anything and is simply trying to convince us diplomatically, so we shouldn''t avoid her like the plague either. Hiding her dirty thoughts and meaningless regrets, Jheane responded with a joke at the end. ¡ªWhat?! I didn''t want to see her as a nuisance! ¡ªI know, I know, it was a joke. ¡°You looked so serious while saying that!¡± Arietta playfully hit her shoulder with her small hands as she complained, and the young alchemist just laughed as she told her to stop. They certainly didn''t act like mere acquaintances while chatting calmly like that. ¡ªBy the way, where are we going? Jheane raised an eyebrow, puzzled, at those words. "Did you say let''s go?" ¡ªAh, I''m sorry, I just said it without thinking... Where are you going? ¡ª Arietta quickly corrected herself without blinking and without shame while blinking tenderly. Look at this sweetness... ¡ªMy little sister... I mean, my friend asked me to go talk to him through the maids, so I''ll meet him in the visiting room. ¡ª Jheane paused as she answered him with a smile. ¡°Hey, you said little sister right? Why did you correct yourself?¡± the green-haired girl asked in bewilderment, her big, beautiful blue eyes filled with doubt as she looked at her. Then, without waiting for an answer, they widened more than before as she exclaimed in shock, ¡°It can¡¯t be that your little sister enrolled in this academy disguised as a boy, right?! That¡¯s unbelievable! How did she do it!? It¡¯s almost like the plot of the romance novel ¡®My Love for You Transcends the Sword¡¯, only that story takes place in an all-male knight academy in Camelot¡­!¡± Arietta threw her supposed innocence out the window as she talked about a questionable romance novel with passion and sparkling eyes, leaving the alchemist baffled. ¡ªWhat? That... No, wait a minute... ¡ªAh, but something similar to this would be ''I''ll Be Whatever You Want If You Give Me the Title of Count'', a novel that tells the beautiful story of a strong daughter of a count who, in order to succeed her father, pretends to be a man in a fictional Bomenslik, meeting the crown prince and several powerful men... and starting a torrid romance that calls into question the sexuality of the male characters...! Kyaaa..! ¡ªHey ¡ªJheane wanted to say something to stop her new friend''s ramblings, but a scene worthy of a fantasy stopped her. ¡ª¡ªAs if sensing the pure excitement of their contractor, adorable and mystical wind and water elementals appeared around Arietta as they flew through the air dancing. The Undines; who were shaped like small water mermaids, clapped their hands enthusiastically as if they shared the girl¡¯s spirit, while the Sylphs; resembling mythical fairies, spun around and around with relaxed expressions around her. Each of them seems to be between the material plane and the elemental planes, entering and leaving this world thanks to the unintentional Reiryoku that Arietta unwittingly gave them. It was wonderful to watch and not only Jheane, but also some maids were distracted by this scene, fascinated as Arietta also danced to a tune that only she could hear. More than that, the young alchemist was surprised by how easy it was for Arietta to summon these spirits so freely even without intention. Although they were all low-rank spirits, she had never heard that one could summon so many at once or even have contracts with so many of them at once¡­ Of course, it was a mistake for him to be distracted, as it allowed Arietta to continue her wild rampage. ¡ªWhat kind of story is there behind your sister enrolling in the Imperial Academy as a man instead of a woman? Could it be that she heard about an ancient family heirloom that only men can have, or could it be that some evildoers want to kidnap her and she¡¯s trying to hide her identity by acting as the opposite sex? Whatever it is, I¡¯m dying to see their romance story firsthand as we study together at the academy! Arietta seemed to almost sing with excitement as she spoke, raising her arms in the air as her spirit celebrated, causing Jheane to snap out of her daze quickly and raise her hand as she opened her trembling mouth. ¡°M-mm¡­ Arietta-chan, this¡­¡± ¡ªOh...but what would happen if your sister met Arthur-sama and he fell madly in love with her because of her heroine charms!? ¡ªWhat...? - Jheane blurted out, dumbfounded, not at all expecting the Duke of all Draco Silva to suddenly be mentioned in this strange conversation between them. Much less, that she would claim that ''Larisa'' fell in love with him as if they were in some clich¨¦ and predictable romantic fantasy novel, not after that incident... ¡ªYou know that Arthur-sama is extremely handsome right? Just like those male protagonists in romance novels that I love so much?... I just can''t help but imagine someone in your little sister''s situation ending up in a unique relationship with someone like him, especially being an Archduke at his age... It''s like one of my favorite stories is happening in the real world! So exclaimed Arietta in a dreamy and somewhat saccharine voice as she continued her dance, her hands on her flushed cheeks as her spirits shrieked in their excitement while her mistress almost seemed to sing a story that could well begin to be written for a decent novel. ¡ªI didn¡¯t have to see him more than once to know that his face is truly captivating, a perfection so seductive that it could make any woman fall under its spell with just one look. The sharp angles of his features exude a kind of magnetic charm, refined by an unwavering will and the kind of regal wisdom that could make even the staunchest of hearts waver. Every detail of his face, from his strong jaw to his high cheekbones, is so meticulously sculpted, so perfect, that it seemed like it would remain untouched by time or hardship. His midnight hair contrasting with his flawless skin¡­his expression, possessing a regal tone and the elegance of a stalking beast that made him look dangerous and untouchable¡­it¡¯s simply magnificent. And there¡¯s a confident, almost predatory charisma to the way his features catch the sunlight, inevitably drawing all eyes to him like moths to a flame¡­ Become a professional novelist or something... The alchemist thought in a daze as she listened to all this. She didn''t expect this girl to also have talent in the art of storytelling... At least, when it came to dramatically expressing a handsome man''s excellent appearance, Arietta Noden was very talented. Not caring about the shocked expressions of both Jheane and the maids around who blushed at the thought of a certain person and some even nodded like chickens eating grains at her words, the green-haired girl just continued chattering happily as if she was thinking about her personal Prince Charming, her eyes seemed to have hearts in them. ¡ªHe¡¯s absolutely perfect~ So beautiful~ How can such a beautiful human exist? It¡¯s as if the gods have personally shaped his appearance ?! Furthermore, not only is he the most handsome, he¡¯s also the richest man in the entire empire! He¡¯s the ideal male lead no matter how you look at it?! ¡ªI absolutely agree with everything you say about the appearance and wealth of Archduke Draco Silva, but, I must say that it is not exactly a good idea to speak so openly about a distant romance with the fianc¨¦ of an imperial princess, you know ¡ª Jheane gently warned the green-haired girl with a drop of cold sweat running down her face, ¡ª Also, I must mention that you are having a very funny misunderstanding right now, Arietta-chan..... ¡ªAra... Lady Noden, Lady Lorens, how lucky I am to find you both here~ Just as Jheane wanted to clear up Arietta''s absurd misunderstanding, another woman''s dignified yet melodious voice interrupted her, causing both her and Arietta to freeze together as they turned to stare slowly and stiffly at the speaker; with the occasional maiden gasping in surprise or even admiration in the background. Walking down the same stairs they had both used with one hand on the armrest¡­.was a woman whom countless men would call without a second''s hesitation a goddess of beauty with just one look, descending gracefully with a beautiful red fan of foreign design held in her hand, which was held close to her face. In it, a smile could be seen gracing her tender red lips as she displayed gestures filled with elegance and a certain superiority with each step she took, exuding an extremely refined charisma and an extraordinarily seductive charm; showing that her charm parameter was truly through the roof. Her elegant hair, which was as black as the darkest nights and as silky as the most luxurious fabrics, easily reached past her sensual back; reaching her respectable round and firm rear that was enveloped by her skirt ¡ª making even Jheane have to admit defeat ¡ª while the light of mana began to shine delicately on each of her well-kept locks. Her proud breasts were pressed tightly by the arm holding the fan, highlighting them; being absolutely superior to those of the alchemist in size, which would easily attract the gaze of countless knights in seconds on them, filling them with an almost uncontrollable carnal desire at the sight of those considerable nipples weakly protruding through her uniform without being able to be hidden. Her small, oval face contained exotic features that you would only see in people from the ancient lands of the Yamato Empire, easily attracting people''s attention not only because of its rarity in this Western nation, but because of its unique beauty that captivates viewers of all genders with its unparalleled splendor. Her smooth, delicate, flawless skin, which was the only thing she seemed to have inherited from her Loveritian father, looked as beautiful as Arietta''s and Jheane''s, and her bright obsidian-black eyes were slightly narrowed with the gaze of a cunning fox, fixed in his direction and slightly covered by the ''Hime'' cut bangs that he remembered, the old pervert that was his Master liked so much, with a very beautiful floral decoration on the side of her head in a lovely violet color. For all her elegance and glamour, no one could deny that the academy uniform also highlighted the erotic nature of her curvy body, with her narrow waist and wide hips clearly outlined for anyone to see. Even Jheane felt a little envious of her body and some desire at the same time, thinking that it would be great to be able to play with a woman like her, with those impressive breasts and those nipples the size of a large button... although, unfortunately, she would have to keep her distance to try to have a quieter life. That same woman who filled her with complex feelings looked at them calmly, gracefully ignoring their obvious discomfort as she opened her erotic lips. "I''d like to talk to you two for a moment...if it''s not too much trouble." With a voice that would make virgins shudder with emotion because of how sweet and slightly seductive it sounded, this girl¡­ no, this noble and seductive woman of extraordinary beauty deigned to speak to them. Her tone, although slightly kind and humble as she spoke to them, had an unmistakable dignity that also radiated throughout her body. ¡­Lady Dominguez. Jheane held back the involuntary moan that was about to escape her lips as she looked at the woman she perceived to be the one called Yamato Nadeshiko, Aria Dominguez von Cerodian. And before Jheane could quickly try to refuse using her meeting with Lars as an excuse, the beautiful lady told them even faster: ¡°I intend to invite you both to a tea party with the rest of the students of Class SS.¡± ¡ªA tea party? The two beautiful girls looked at her in bewilderment at those casual words. ???? Tea party. This was widely known as a rather traditional social event among noblewomen of Loveritia that was celebrated even in the days of the Old Romanian Empire, which in turn had adopted these customs from the Great Yamato Empire. Ladies here would sometimes send out invitations a week in advance to young ladies with whom they wanted to develop personal connections through a tea party; be they other nobles or even bourgeois, having to plan every arrangement, every detail, with absolute perfection so as not to cause displeasure among their guests and to ensure that they would make a good impression on their potential allies. There, the noble hostesses did not flaunt their wealth, although they had a certain amount of it, but instead tried to demonstrate their organizational skills, their deep knowledge of tea (if they had any) and their ability to satisfy their guests with their ideas. Furthermore, in noble society, tea parties are crucial for face-to-face interactions, information exchange, and establishing power dynamics. As such, noblewomen who do not attend them are often considered non-existent in imperial high society. Therefore, many women make an effort to attend and organize these meetings in order to maintain their position and not bring shame to their families. That was, in part, what Jheane knew about tea parties from basic teachings from her master, who had to teach her various knowledge about how the aristocracy worked, considering that one day she might be invited to such an event. Naturally, Jheane was not interested in such things and her own master understood this as he himself did not like such things at all, so he only taught her a few things in case she found herself in a situation where she simply could not refuse such an invitation when she came to live in my dormitories at the Bomenslik Imperial Academy. And somehow, Jheane felt like she was in precisely that problematic situation, right now. ¡ªWhat do you mean by inviting us all to a tea party, Lady Dominguez? And I didn''t know that invitations to tea parties were normally made this way... With a relatively polite tone, Jheane asked with confusion evident in her voice, the insinuation behind her words not at all escaping the shrewd lady of a duchy as she let out a soft giggle that caused the two girls in front of her to subtly glance at each other. Placing a hand near her cleavage in a way that radiated an almost irresistible charm and charisma as she smiled, Aria answered him, somewhat amused in her tone, ¡°It¡¯s true that we nobles usually send out invitations to tea parties through servants, but you know¡­ Aren¡¯t we all living in the same school dormitories right now? It would be too disrespectful, at least for me, to not give you my invitation personally as your hostess when we technically share the same space where we could socialize a lot in the future, and not just in the classrooms assigned by the academy.¡± "I suppose..." the Alchemist replied hesitantly, a little surprised by the young noblewoman''s strange display of consideration towards the matter. Is she trying to curry favor with her fellow students by being the one to personally ask them to be a part of her tea party? I''m sure she''s trying hard to build a good network, I''ll admit. Still, I really don''t want to be a part of this... That was what not only Jheane felt, but also Arietta, who had a difficult expression beside her; the elementals she had unintentionally summoned long ago had returned to the elemental plane they belonged to. However, the young alchemist somehow felt that if she ignored this and did not go, with the vast majority of the few SS Class girls agreeing, there was a high possibility of becoming an outcast in the place she would call home for the past 4 years, which could become troublesome. ...Should I go then? Anyway, it''s just a social gathering and most of the students here aren''t all nobles, so I might be able to make friends with some of them... though it would be annoying to have to deal with the disdain of some noble ladies too proud of their bloodlines to acknowledge our capabilities... As Jheane was thinking about such complicated things, she felt the exotic black-haired beauty approaching her with soft steps and handed her a card with her family heraldry, which she took out from somewhere, with a serene smile. ¡°On these cards, you can find the information you need to know where to go and what kind of dress code you should follow. You don¡¯t need to answer me right now. Think about it carefully, and if you want to join us that day, I¡¯ll be waiting for you with pleasure.¡± She finished saying that as she passed an awfully similar card to Arietta as well, who let out a weak "Ah... Thank you, Lady Dominguez..." to which the princess of one of the four most important duchies of the Loveritia Empire only responded with a soft smile. ¡ªWell, I won''t bother you any further. If you''ll excuse me, I have something to do. See you later. -Alright... -Of course ¡°Oh!¡± Aria exclaimed, walking past them in a friendly manner, as if she had just remembered something. ¡°And please, both of you call me Aria, even if it¡¯s in a way that¡¯s more comfortable for you. As you know, I want to be friends with both of you, so I¡¯d like us to be less rigid next time.¡± Jheane hesitated as she scratched her cheek with an awkward smile while Arietta clasped her hands together with the card between them on her belly with a worried face as both of them, curious, answered at the maximum time with an uncertain tone, "W-we''ll try." Not seeming embarrassed, insulted, or even hurt by their obvious discomfort at the idea of ??associating with her, Aria gave them a gentle smile before gracefully turning towards the exit, demurely nodding to the maids who bowed respectfully as she passed. As she walked away from the two, it seemed like Arietta was breathing normally again as she placed a hand near her modest chest in relief, even sighing. ¡ªThat was really awkward¡­ at least he didn¡¯t try to indirectly convince me to join his faction or anything like before¡­ ¡ª Right? But... a tea party... What do you think, Arietta-chan? -Don''t know.... ¡°Maybe we should go, huh? We might as well risk being ostracized by our peers if we ignore the invitation¡­ that is, if most of them decide to go, that is.¡± Jheane eyed the invitation card in her hand warily as she spoke. ¡ªHuh? Don''t tell me that''s what she was planning! Wow... so she was like a novel villain after all! ¡ªWhat? No, nothing like that! ¡ª...?No? ¡ªOf course not ¡ªshe sighed, somewhat frustrated by that friend of hers who seemed easily prone to misunderstandings, her mind easily confusing reality with one of her romance novels, surely without much value beyond exciting young girls with unrealistic romances. ¡ªWhat I mean is that, if the majority of the SS Class students decide to join Lady Dominguez''s faction after the tea party, it''s quite possible that all of them will decide not to socialize in any way with the one who ignored their leader, either to avoid unnecessarily offending her or for any other reason they can think of... and if it''s possible that I''m just overthinking it and nothing of the sort happens, maybe we shouldn''t risk it. After all, if I''m going to live here for 4 years, I''d like to be on good terms with all of my classmates. Arietta blinked, slightly surprised by all the analysis Jheane was doing, and then said with what seemed like some respect and admiration in her voice, ¡°You sure put a lot of thought into this, didn¡¯t you?¡± The alchemist just snorted with a slightly arrogant smile, ¡°As high-level ?Aspirants?, we have minds that function at high speed and process information better than normal humans. So when is the best time to use them to their fullest? That''s what Jheane believed. As a Sorcerer Class Aspirant who specializes in alchemy, she had to deal with many magic formulas and alchemical recipes throughout her training, and came to think that it was only natural to make use of her superior brain capacity to quickly absorb the problems that faced her. That naturally did not only apply to sorcery, but also to life in general. Mainly creating very realistic mental simulations of wild sex, and I can already think of many scenarios you could engage in with Arietta, hehe~ She kept that thought to herself with a mischievous smile as she continued to explain her point of view to the Spiritualist. ¡°As you already know, Lady Domin¡­ eh¡­¡± He hesitated a bit, he had to admit. ¡°Lady Aria¡­ you already know that she¡¯s trying to consolidate her position in the Bomenslik Imperial Academy through us, so she won¡¯t treat us badly if we join her. The others might very well see that and decide to go over to her side in order to gain certain benefits¡­ In that sense, it¡¯s not crazy for the majority of our class to join her faction, so there¡¯s a chance we¡¯ll get hurt if we just ignore her. We don¡¯t need to commit to being a part of her faction, just attending could prevent them from being antagonistic towards the two of us, so we might as well go.¡± As a woman who was raised to be the next Guild Master of the Alchemist Guild (a position she did not want), Jheane was carefully guided by her master so that she could discern the nobility''s intentions for herself, thus avoiding falling into their well-woven wordplays like poisonous spiderweb traps. As far as she was concerned, Aria''s plan was obvious. By personally inviting many of the extremely talented elite students who are only slightly below them in intelligence and influence, she was showing them her sincerity and how much she valued them, as well as sending them the hidden message that she was willing to treat them very well if they agreed to stand by her side. At the same time, she conveyed the idea to those who were seriously hesitant to even stand in front of her person that they feared social isolation in their own home, as people who were intelligent enough would realize that they would be at a disadvantage if a large portion of their class made up Aria¡¯s faction. Anxiety, at least, would compel them to go so as not to insult Aria''s honor and earn the hostility of her faction. That is precisely what she desires, since just by going to the tea party they would be forming a kind of connection with her that they could not easily deny if the first steps of their ambition prove successful. For noblewomen, tea parties were a status symbol. Successfully inviting a prestigious guest was a statement of the host''s influence. In that sense, it would be natural for Aria to strive to win bright-future geniuses like them over to her side with subtle manipulation tactics. Very clever, Lady Aria, very clever. Not in vain was he one of the best geniuses that appeared in the Dominguez Noble Clan, bringing pride to his lineage not only with his amazing magical talents, but also with his scheming mind capable of devising a plan like that that can be implemented with such simple and seemingly insignificant actions. It was either that, or Jheane was just overthinking it; a smart person''s curse at its finest. Haha...no way Jheane quickly began to deny the possibility in thought when Arietta finally responded to her relatively straightforward analysis of the situation. ¡ªI see... if what you say is true, then I don''t see why I shouldn''t go. But he didn''t say when it would be... ¡ªThat''s what the invitation is for. I''m sure she wrote it the day the tea party starts there. "Why not just say it outright?" Arietta tilted her head and a smile seemed to appear on Jheane''s lips. ¡°Because it¡¯s quite possible that she wanted to surprise us with the location of the tea party when we read it on the card, or maybe something else. Either way, we¡¯ll know when we open them, right?¡± She waved the card with a wink and Arietta laughed, letting out a soft silvery voice. ¡ªOkay, that makes sense... I still feel uncomfortable around Lady Dominguez, but I guess I''ll think about it after reading the invitation. ¡ªYes, yes, me too. ¡ªOh! But shouldn''t you go with your little sister? The spiritualist genie blinked her lapis lazuli eyes tenderly as she asked with a finger on her pink lips, and Jheane froze in that very instant, completely bewildered. Oh shit! I forgot about Larisa! ¡ªArietta-chan, I''m sorry for being abrupt, but I have to go! See you later! ¡ªAh! Arietta raised a hand, but the Demi-Bestian who had used her canine nature to run at high speed through the splendorous halls was already entering through the luxurious twin doors that led to the Visiting Room. ¡ªI hope you have a nice reunion between sisters....- Arietta smiled softly as she whispered with her hands behind her back, turning to return to her room with the nicely decorated card in her hand in a good mood. Unbeknownst to Jheane, she completely forgot to clear up this adorable little girl''s misunderstanding about her "little sister"... Chapter 2: A Future Villain Problem? Part 2 Inside a luxuriously decorated room, a cute-faced teenage girl(?) cross-dresser was casually looking through a beautiful, well-crafted book. Emerald-colored like her eyes, its title indicated that it was a book of arcane science, and as she opened it with a frown, her large, round eyes began to scan each paragraph with deliberate attention while still pushing aside a lock of crimson hair that obstructed her view. In the section where those adorable eyes ended up being fixed, it talked about an updated version of the origin of the Magic Sequences¡ªThe very basis of Mlderna Sorcery¡ªand said the following after the title: The Hypothesis that would give rise to the Magic Sequences The magical sequences owe their existence primarily to the hypothesis that arose when the numerologists of the Tower of Sorcery discovered that all the laws of nature follow a mysterious mathematical pattern. With this, the researchers were able to open the door to a universal ''Root'', a kind of ''law of laws'' that encompasses them all. Under the guidance of Archmage Anderson Chavales, of the Tower of Sorcery''s numerology department, they eventually discovered this interesting mathematical pattern that repeats itself in the various formulas of nature that had been developed, which revealed something fundamental about the world in which they lived. "Although the material plane manifests itself in a wide range of natural phenomena with varying levels of complexity," wrote the numerologists who took part in the study in an article that can be consulted on the tower''s server, "the formulas that describe them all show certain regularities and statistical patterns." To reach this conclusion, Chavales and his colleagues were inspired by linguistic laws, "where Narf''s law states that the frequency of any word in a large corpus of text is approximately inversely proportional to its rank in the frequency table." In other words, Narf''s law states that the most common word in a language appears twice as often as the second most common word, three times as often as the third, and so on. In Loveritian, for example, the word ''troe'' tends to make up about 6 percent of any long text, followed in frequency by ''Ode'', which appears about 3.9 percent of the time. What''s more, the same law seems to hold in other situations as well, such as the distribution of population in large cities. In the laws of nature, too. The authors therefore decided to investigate whether such patterns also arise in the distribution of mathematical symbols and operations used to construct the various laws of nature. To do so, they used three entirely different corpuses of formulas: those used in the famous ''Nature Lectures of the Spiritualist Fuynmian''; those from a list of formulas named by author obtained from a book famous in his community; and a set of formulas describing the formation of the first moments of the existence of Genesis... ¡ªThat''s interesting¡­- the redhead (?) murmured, somewhat intrigued by the topic presented in this slightly thin book, as she calmly continued her reading about the hypothesis that changed the world of sorcery and made possible the very Arcane Engineering that drives human civilization. ¡­.Chavales and his team treated each symbol and each mathematical operator as if it were a word, and then analyzed their distribution and the frequency with which they appear by applying Narf''s law. ¡°One might expect,¡± Avalon Lunen Ivrin Lainervorial, Third Emperor of Loveritia and Head of the Imperial Academy of Bomenslik, who acted as co-author of the study at the time, once said, ¡°that this distribution would differ significantly between the three different sets of formulas because they came from different places.¡± But to his surprise, that was not the case, and all three sets seemed to fit a single pattern. Numerologists were not entirely clear at the time what it meant by the fact that nature''s formulas, which describe the reality in which we live, follow this pattern. An eyebrow rose. The idea that nature could be manipulated the way sorcerers did just by replicating this strange pattern was unbelievable to her(?). Only now, having gone far from home to study at this prestigious academy, was she(?) coming to hear of such a thing. After all, not everyone was interested in learning arcane science instead of sorcery. As a result, many young people, including herself (?), did not know the origin of the symbols that made up the magical sequences and appeared in various grimoires. They simply assumed that it was the power of the sorcerer that did all the work and that the symbols were just instructions for constructing each sequence and shaping the formula through incantations. As far as I knew, modern witchcraft is an art that uses formulas composed of symbols representing laws¡ªboth natural and esoteric¡ªto manipulate reality by combining a series of specific patterns; or sequences. This can be divided mainly into two techniques of operating phenomena: Interference and Recreation (although they are not the only ones). Interference is the act of using thaumaturgical formulas through magical circuits to interfere with the mechanisms of reality and control elements and the like with which one has an affinity. Recreation, on the other hand, is the act of simulating a ¡°False Reality¡± and promulgating it as real upon the world in order to recreate natural and mythical phenomena. All this was done based on a single system. Aduptivus magiischus Sequinzialungssystren (Adaptive Magic Sequencing System in the Alumite Magical Language) or simply AMS, was a magic modulation system that the Third Emperor himself invented as a method of improving magical efficiency. This system gave the Loveritia Empire an absolute advantage in their undisputed magical superiority for roughly nearly two centuries, before the rest of the Tower of Sorcery and the nations finally began to follow suit after this was firmly proven, shattering the old methods. In fact, it was in the enormous empire from which he came, Loveritia, where part of the current system of sorcery used throughout the continent in recent years was born in the hands of the most famous emperor in history after the founder, a source of pride for them to have this legacy. Anyway, the concept behind this system is that each word of an incantation is actually a mnemonic for a unique magical sequence module composed of multiple sigils and symbols, which can allow the Sorcerer to construct a complex fabric of maryoku from mythical threads. These magical sequences are recorded in the magical circuits as a set of thought bodies that allow the sorcerer to combine them into a complete magical formula designed to achieve a spell that takes advantage of the sorcerer''s best qualities to achieve the best results, allowing them to create their own ''Style of Sorcery''.... Well, that was all she (?) knew about it. She had never bothered to learn much about the principles of magecraft for many personal and objective reasons and even if she had wanted to, her territory was so poor that no one would waste money to obtain resources that would not help her at all with her poor talent¡­ The young girl (?) shook off that self-deprecating thought with a wry smile and continued her reading while still waiting for her friend to arrive. She searched where she left off for a moment, then continued from there. On the one hand, numerologists believed that this might be telling them something important about how the very nature of existence works. After all, each formula on its own is remarkably accurate at predicting actual events in the natural world, so a ''general pattern'' followed by all the formulas together could very well contain valuable information about how the world we all live in is organized. Chavales, a supporter of this idea, explained at the time that the pattern found is very consistent, and that it occurs even in the symbols that appear more rarely: "The operators that appear less frequently (the exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic and trigonometric functions) follow the same law. Which is surprising." Avalon, for his part, cautiously suggested at that point that the result might simply be a statistical by-product, reflecting numerologists'' attempts to express their ideas succinctly¡­. The young girl (?) commented as she opened her eyes slightly in surprise, ¡°The Emperor himself who helped the rise of ¡°Modern Sorcery¡± was cautious about the pillars of it¡­ Now that is unexpected¡­¡± He quickly continued, displaying a writing that supposedly represented the thoughts of the most powerful Imperial Archmage in existence regarding this ancient hypothesis, now the greatest theory of all regarding sorcery. ¡­?We create formulas that we know are useful - said the then Third Emperor - With language, what we want is to communicate the greatest amount of information possible with the least amount of symbols or in the shortest amount of time, and the same is true of formulas that describe nature.? ?However¡­understanding the underlying reasons behind this statistical pattern may shed light on Nature¡¯s modus operandi, but also reveal recurring patterns in researchers¡¯ attempts to formalize Nature¡¯s laws.? With this last statement, His Majesty Avalon had opened up the interesting possibility that the two scenarios are equally real and could occur at the same time. "By being pioneers in the study of statistical regularities in the formulas of nature," the Archmage finally concluded, "our results would open the door to a ''Root'' of Nature, a fundamental principle of existence which defines reality and which all natural laws obey." And with that door open to the Root, which supposedly governs reality, sorcerers under His Majesty''s direction would over time develop magical sequences that would simplify the entire magical process of sorcery by reducing the complexity of rituals, upgrading the Phenomenon Operation Technique to a new level of¡­. ¡ªThere''s a lot I didn''t understand about all this, but for a casual read on academic subjects, this was unexpectedly entertaining. ¡ª She said (?) openly as she stopped her reading there when she saw that it was getting more complex; not at all aware that the book the maid brought her said in small print ¡°A condensed and simple reading of arcane knowledge for idiots.¡± For her mental health, it would be better if she didn''t notice this malicious act at all... Not to mention that she didn''t notice the lack of attention she was being given by not being present in the guest room¡­ the poor (?) noblewoman whose status was no different than a peasant''s fortunately had no idea of ??this blatant disregard by the staff. With my situation, I should try my best to understand sorcery more after all¡­ As she (?) was thinking thus in blissful ignorance of the situation, the door to the parlor was opened by the hand of an obedient maid (?) and a beautiful young woman with auburn hair entered, causing her¡ªwait no, he was the son of a baron, Lars Hamilton von Laniere, who placed the book on the table and then raised his gaze to observe her with curiosity and some annoyance. ¡ªJheane-nee... What happened? What took you so long? The moment Jheane entered the visiting room with a quick step and saw the figure of her innocent and adorable imouto-tsundere... Correction, she saw the figure of her little brother, the first thing she heard from him was a complaint about her tardiness, which made her roll her eyes impatiently while breathing somewhat agitatedly from her short run. ¡ªHaaa... It didn''t even take me an hour to get here, you know? Plus, I was busy trying out the luxurious bathrooms in my room when one of my maids informed me that you were looking for me, so I had to clean up and get dressed before coming. I should also mention that the hallways aren''t small, Lars-kun. Jheane simply lied about the reason for her delay and Lars believed her without question. Not that she had any reason to do so. -...How envious, you have maids and a luxury bath to enjoy and I have to go to a communal bath like everyone else in the Aereus District....The food is so little that it is so good -If you would at least behave, I would bring you another Bento. Lars could easily imagine the ruckus it would cause if a beautiful SS Class girl brought him a Bento to his dorm, so he immediately refused. ¡°No, I¡¯d rather go to those fancy restaurants in the Shopping District. Why does there have to be some stupid rule that says you can¡¯t go in unless you¡¯re invited by Class A or higher¡­ And don¡¯t treat me like a child.¡± The redhead groaned and Jheane put her hands on her hips as she looked at him, frowning. -Your entry into Bomenslik was a fortunate event that only happened after that incident, you know? I think Headmistress Amelia took quite the risk by having a young man who doesn''t even meet the age requirements to enter or even possess the talent needed to register like you did, you''re already lucky that you were also given a temporary pass to use the transport gates between the islands... A District and a Class better than G for you? - Jheane snorted - You might as well ask him to officially remove himself from his position for overstepping his authority. You didn''t forget that the only reason you managed to qualify for Class G was because of your ''special ability'', right? - -Yes... I know, you don''t need to remind me- Lars nodded bitterly at the matter. The mysterious Trait that awakened while trying to save Jheane from a dangerous situation within the Barony of Hamilton, Lars felt conflicted just remembering it. On one hand, it was a power he gained during the worst situation of his life so far, where his friend was almost kidnapped and who knows what kind of terrible fate would befall her if he hadn''t intervened... (Or so he thought, then he found out that the master alchemist''s people were there to save her anyway. Though he would have kept trying anyway.) On the other hand, that same power is what changed her life forever and gave her the chance to still have a connection with the one she considered an older sister, even if they weren''t related by blood. (Although being separated by such distant districts with a huge difference in status and influence makes things... very difficult.) However, if Lars, personally, had to point out the biggest problem he had with this power... it was its origin, in the words of the Director herself, Amelia Dumbardonnia. The power of a Demon King''s Authority? How was I going to achieve something like that? And what am I supposed to do with that? I can barely use it... And I even need to use an enchantment for it, even though an authority doesn''t work with such a thing! These questions and complaints filled his mind with anxiety every time they appeared. And, the memory of how to use it the first time that left him unconscious for at least three days or more was still fresh. Overall, he didn''t know how he should use a Trait that wasn''t his to begin with, which left him exhausted, almost comatose, and on the verge of death... -Witchcraft Authority or whatever, it''s useless if you can''t use it properly... Looking at the childish pout the boy made as he whispered to himself in the wine red plush chair he was sitting on, Jheane held back a fond smile. Acting so adorable... How am I supposed to stop seeing you as a little sister? She thought it was only natural, not just because of his unconscious actions, but because of everything else. That''s because if there was one thing Jheane wanted to mention about her little brother, it was that Lars suffered from Klinalvager syndrome (Klinefelter in the real world). Narrow shoulders and wider hips. Taller than the others. Less facial and body hair to the point of not existing at all. Breast growth and a pitifully small penis (Don''t ask how the hell Jheane knows that last one, seriously...) Weaker bones, a very low apparent sexual interest in the other gender or, at worst, in the same gender, and pathetic physical stamina... All these symptoms that he was previously unaware of and only realized when he learned about many diseases that Alchemy could not cure for now, Lars had them, shaping his current self. Lars'' crimson hair, cut almost to his small shoulders, was pretty enough to make normal women feel envious when looking at it, especially since it didn''t need any special care of any kind to keep it looking nice. His hairless skin, which was rather white and slightly pale, gave him an especially delicate appearance; especially because of the obvious lack of masculine muscles in his arms. His height, which couldn''t be easily measured from where he was sitting, was much greater than most, making him taller than the average man, at least around 179 cm. In addition, he had attractive pink lips, which, coupled with his beautiful pair of emerald eyes, made him especially charming. Added to the excessive lack of masculine features, at least from Jheane''s point of view, is the fact that Lars could easily pass for a handsome teenager with an ideal height if he dressed like a girl. Especially with his small, cute breasts and his pitiful package that can be easily hidden if necessary... He could easily pass himself off as a girl, even right now... Jheane imagined him in the female Academy uniform. (This is what she looks like as a girl in her mind) -... Hmm? - Lars looked at her suspiciously when he noticed her gaze - Are you thinking very rude things, Jheane-nee? Wow... she even has our famous feminine instinct, what a cute and adorable little thing . Jheane teases fondly in her heart as she replied with what she thought was appropriate, -What could you be thinking about besides the stupidity that won''t leave your head even if I keep hitting you with all my power, Lars-kun? Lars''s mouth opened and closed for a few seconds as Jheane gave him a figurative blow with her words, her lips trembling at the memory of a certain beating, before he gathered his will to defend himself and exclaimed indignantly, "But was I supposed to ignore it? That guy was insulting his fianc¨¦e''s dreams by discrediting them as worthless! How is that supposed to be acceptable?" -Yes, yes, you are upset because Sir Pendragon made the beautiful and defenseless Princess Laura cry, I know that. Don''t you know that you are too weak to pretend to be a knight in shining armor? If it weren''t for the fact that Sir Pendragon is not an immature man, unlike you, getting hit would have been the least of your problems, you know? Lars groaned as if her words seemed ridiculous to him. He exhaled deeply and looked at her again, strong suspicion emanating from his green eyes. -Because... Why do I feel like you''re on that guy''s side? Jheane laughed as she crossed her arms, mindlessly highlighting her enormous breasts. "Am I on his side? Is that what you think, mmh? Maybe... at least knowing that he didn''t beat you up or worse like other spoiled nobles who think they''re the masters of the world would have done. Otherwise, I would surely hate him... but no, he simply taught you a lesson with words that, although biting from what I heard, were very accurate and showed that he was a magnanimous enough man to overlook your disrespect and your recklessness in challenging a high noble like a simple country baron, even more so the only Archduke of this Empire and son-in-law of the Emperor himself. Really... what were you thinking, no matter how much I think about it, you are really stupid, little brother..." -Hey! What the fuck are you talking about? That guy literally looked down on me and told me to my face that I wasn''t worth a second of his time! - Lars gritted his teeth at the memory, his eyes that were a bit bigger than the average man''s threatening to release tears of anger (according to Jheane at least) as he recalled those humiliating words. "What kind of disrespect is this? You are being too rude, Sir Hamilton. Even if you are the son of a simple country baron, you should at least strive to maintain your dignity as a noble at all times and treat your superiors accordingly, or you will be no different from those despicable mercenaries." -Ha?! Are you blatantly belittling me? ¡ªDid you realize what was obvious¡­? How wonderful, you are much more perceptive than you seem, that is a miracle that I don''t think I will see again in my life ¡ªAn indifferent voice came out of her lips, saying something that no matter how you looked at it, was an insult to her intellectual depth. ¡ªYou! Even when he wanted to show his anger at his disdain, the other party didn''t hesitate to turn around and completely ignore him. It was only when Lars asked him what a coward he was for provoking him, asking him why he didn''t accept his request for a duel, that the man, Arthur, deigned to return his gaze. -Hmmm - He seemed to reflect for a few seconds, and responded with a weak smile -... Why are you insignificant? -That!? At that moment, Lars couldn''t help but widen his eyes in total disbelief at seeing that guy say such a thing to his face, but he didn''t bother to at least allow him to process his words that seemed so absurd to the redhead and said in a more arrogant tone: ¡ªAside from the fact that I have no idea why you are challenging me to a duel, Sir Hamilton, I am not particularly interested in fighting a man as weak as you. That would be a valuable waste of time that could be spent on more important things, regardless of what kind of duel you desire. Still, it is not cowardice if you are so weak from the start that the outcome of the duel would already be obvious to anyone with eyes, is it? That set him off. Lars told him straight to his face that he shouldn''t be arrogant, that being an Aureal Knight didn''t give him the right to be so condescending to others, and all he said in response was... -You knew of my power and yet you challenge me? What a fool, you should recognize the difference between our powers before doing something so foolish. If you''ll excuse me, I won''t waste any more of your time. ..Or something like that. Basically, they treated him like someone inferior who wasn''t even worthy of their time. Not because he had a lower status... but because he was too weak and insignificant in comparison! And damn...it''s true! The redhead thought regretfully, admitting something he never, ever wanted to say with his own mouth, even if he was beaten mercilessly like Jheane did later. The guy was the son of the first Archduke in centuries and the youngest Archduke in history, he was also the most powerful noble after the emperor, some would say more in certain aspects, a powerful Bishop Class as far as he knew... and he was as handsome as the legendary incubi. That he was not superior to Lars, the mere son of an earl whose ability barely reached the Pawn class in any sense? I thought it looked great too... She thought reluctantly as she remembered seeing him walk out with unparalleled dignity and poise, his back straight as a sword and his steps firm and powerful. The man left after saying what he had to say with the presence of a lord above all others, and Lars... no, many of those present that day, whether women or even men, could not help but feel great admiration for him. Arthur was full of charm and charisma that could only be admired even when you confronted him. He reluctantly acknowledged it too. Of course, and once again... Lars would never admit it with his own mouth! This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon. Especially since he''s an idiot who doesn''t think about his fianc¨¦e''s feelings and makes her cry by rejecting her dreams! Hmmm! That clearly took a lot of points off his awesomeness, at least in his mind. Well, he wouldn''t say it out loud either... Arthur''s noble female fans, who looked at him like he was a pathetic animal after that incident, would kill him. I had no proof of this, but no doubts either. -To you, Sir Pendragon may sound like an arrogant bastard, but to me, he''s rather kind for not leaving you half dead, according to what I know of most of the Aristocracy... Jheane waved her hand dismissively, bringing him back to reality. And before Lars could retort, she quickly said, "Besides, think about it for a moment, will you? Why would he care about your existence? At least he talked to you, that''s pretty good, I think... hehe," she finished with a smile. -What? Do you like it or what? Lars pointed an accusatory finger at his older sister, silently hoping it wasn''t true. -Yes, I''m attracted to his sensuality like a moth and I want him to dominate me in bed until I''m satisfied. Whether he treats me like a bitch and pounds me with his powerful hips from behind without showing any mercy, makes me swallow his seeds or makes a mess with my anus, I want it all, all until the last drop. Jheane answered without hesitation and truthfully, leaving him speechless. ¡°Perverted woman,¡± she whispered softly with an expression that was absurd at that level of depraved thinking, and Jheane let it go because it was totally true anyway. If you were a woman, we would join a party of depravity together with my dear... how shameful... He lamented inwardly for a moment. -So, Lars-kun, why did you want to see me? Jheane asked as she closed her eyes, sitting on the plush couch across from Lars as the latter''s gaze casually wandered around the room. The guest room, the room they were both in, had a beautiful wooden floor, a marble fireplace, a magnificent golden chandelier with the same mana light used in the rest of the bedroom, and some paintings of very powerful nobles and heroes from the past, looking dignified and magnificent. And it could comfortably accommodate at least 10 people. The Avalon Guest Hall is named after the late Third Emperor of the Loveritia Empire, who was the Emperor who had the greatest contribution in helping expand his empire''s territory to what it is today... if we ignore, of course, the magnificent size today thanks to the existence of the current Pendragon Clan. Although it was just a simple room for receiving guests, it exuded a remarkable elegance and richness that you couldn''t ignore unless you were accustomed to it. -Oh, of course- patting his legs covered by the white uniform of the imperial academy, Lars gave him a serious look with an attitude that seemed like life or death- Is it possible that you can make me... a potion that will help me develop muscles effortlessly? -Huh? Jheane frowned in disgust despite her better judgment. Why did he want to do something so disgusting? The image of my dear little sister is almost gone in you... And you want me to help you make her disappear? No, no way, no way! I won''t do it! As Jheane shook her head in her mind and resisted doing the same in reality, Lars continued while waving his hands with a sheepish smile at her reaction. ¡°I-it¡¯s not like I¡¯m asking you now. Just when you have time¡­ and if you can¡¯t, it¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll find another way¡­¡± -Lars... Leaving aside how shameless it is to ask for something that will improve your physique without putting much energy on your part, why are you suddenly asking me that? - Jheane expressed her doubts with a certain coldness in her voice. -W-well, look at me... I look like a sissy no matter how you look at it, so building muscles would definitely help me be more masculine. - Lars subtly looked away while scratching his cheek with a finger. She definitely couldn''t tell him that it was like that because the look Arthur gave her, as if he was analyzing her figure and found her pathetic, was simply so humiliating that she wanted to become stronger so she could never look at him like that again. Definitely not -I''m sorry, Lars, there is no recipe to create a potion that helps muscle development, and researching something like that would take a long time... -No, it''s okay, you don''t have to worry about that. Lars shook his head as he stood up, having no idea that his beloved sister had just lied to his face with a fake expression of regret. I have to stop you from doing any kind of physical training , Jheane thought shamelessly as she looked at him. It''ll be easy, your low stamina makes you give up in no time when you tried to do so in the past... I just have to stop you from having access to the Dulcias... Shit, who the hell came up with that nonsense! My Larissa-chan is getting further and further away and the existence of those things isn''t helping! If she had any idea... -Are you leaving already? ¡°Yes, Jheane-nee,¡± he sighed, shaking his head. ¡°After all, curfew is approaching and it would be troublesome to let time pass foolishly¡­¡± -Ah... I see. Well, be careful... -Okay, see you later. -And Lars...you...maybe... -Hmm? - He turned to look at her with curious eyes and Jheane looked at him with deep seriousness as she said in a solemn voice, - Have your breasts grown back? They look a little bulging from here... -...What the fuck!? Lars cursed as he reflexively patted his chest area and sighed in relief before shooting a glare at the giggling Jheane, her lips forming a mischievous smile. Oh gods... Do I need to be reminded that I have two little pimples where there should be a ton of man hair? The effeminate boy felt very sad. ???? It was 3 a.m. The sun was high in the sky and the Arcaronships were flying over almost the entire capital of the Loveritia Empire regularly. The commoners of the lower-class district walked out of their houses with calm expressions or big smiles on their faces because they were in a good mood because of the beautiful day, indicating a peaceful life within the walls of this great walled city for each of them. Some headed to the markets, filled with the cries of enthusiastic vendors from various shops advertising their wares, while others, such as groups of young friends or housewives with children, visited the beautiful local parks scattered around the city to relax and chat. The clothes of the pedestrians were hardly different from modern Earth clothing due to a mix of medieval style with the material quality of textiles from an advanced world; indicating that they were quite well off economically compared to any other commoner in almost any country on the Centoria continent. Not only that, the attitude and general atmosphere indicated a relatively good level of sophistication, demonstrating a good education among the population. No doubt, a fragrant display of prosperity that many commoners from other kingdoms and empires would envy. The administration of the imperial houses was as efficient as ever in their capital. The people working at the stalls set up in the shopping malls of the lower-class district seemed quite cheerful and enthusiastic towards their customers, as if they had few worries in their lives beyond earning their daily bread calmly, and the knights patrolled every street of the capital earnestly, ensuring the stability of the city under the rule of the Imperial Houses with loyalty. Even so, there was always a good thief in the crowd who, with skill and a charming smile, would steal from pockets without anyone noticing. On the other hand, there were children, orphans (or not) who tried to do the same and were harshly scolded by their "victims", although not at the inhuman level of other places. This place was really peaceful, quite far from the typical medieval scene of a typical fantasy world. And in the midst of all this hustle and bustle, a luxurious carriage passed by, driven by an elegant old man dressed as a butler, traversing the roads intended for aristocratic traffic. The carriage stood out for its ostentatious display of wealth compared to any other noble carriage in the area, and it was evident that it was made of very rare and valuable materials. The vehicle itself was white in color, with beautiful golden lines creating beautiful images of flowers and vines, and it bore the insignia of the most prominent noble family of the time on its doors, inevitably attracting the attention of people passing by on the pedestrian paths along the roads. The black and gold heraldry of this empire''s only Archduchy, the roaring Black Dragon pierced by a holy sword while divine rays surrounded it, looked magnificent under the sunlight. ¡ªThat''s Archduke Pendragon''s carriage, isn''t it? ¡ª¡­Isn¡¯t it obvious, my friend? He even has his heraldry on display for all to see! ¡ª A certain curious muscleman¡¯s companion responded by rolling his eyes at his ignorant words with a grimace. A pretty girl passing by said with regret in her voice as she looked at the carriage''s one-way window with longing eyes... Why did it have to have one of those dark windows!? I wish I could see his true face at least once...! ¡ªOf course a noble like Archduke Draco Silva would care about his privacy so that the commoners don''t see his noble face! ¡ªA friend of hers beside her said, rolling her eyes. ¡ªMost likely, right now he''s being very affectionate with some maid accompanying him or something while he travels back to his grand mansion. ¡°Don¡¯t do that kind of slander!¡± The other whispered in panic and anger, looking around. ¡°Saying that the Princess¡¯s fianc¨¦ has a secret lover might not only get you into trouble with the law, you know? Many of the Archduke¡¯s female fans might even beat you up for implying that there¡¯s a girl lucky enough to be by his side without being his legal fianc¨¦e! The idea of ??a woman lucky enough to be the Archduke¡¯s concubine is simply¡­!¡± The girl finished saying with obvious jealousy at the idea. Her friend just looked at her, with little interest. ¡ªYes, yes, fanatic-chan ~ ¡ªIf only I could take a picture of him¡­! ¡ª the other continued, holding her holocane1 with a tearful expression. ¡ªShut up, will you? Unbeknownst to either of them, the latter''s insinuation was not far from the truth... at least within the luxurious carriage, Arthur was certainly being very affectionate towards his chimerical maid at that very moment. ???? Sora, who was inside the carriage that caught the attention of everyone passing through the streets of Loveria, didn''t take long to put aside for now the growing affection that Laura and Jheane Lorens felt for each other, because clearly there were more important things to do at that moment than worrying about the women''s incomprehensible emotions. Just by looking out the window, he had noticed (in addition to the crowd watching him (?)) that the carriage was already slowly approaching the gate in the wall that separated the lower-class district from the bourgeois district, and it wouldn''t take long for them to reach the wall that contained the noble district, where Arthur''s mansion in the imperial capital was. Sora wanted to see the information about this last boss''s other skills and traits before that. Therefore, while unconsciously playing with the adorable maid Franx''s hair, he quickly mentally ordered the system to display information about the item called {Rigrit''s Ring}, as he didn''t know what this item was. So instead of the disembodied voice that appeared when I wanted information about {Charisma}, a holographic window was displayed with an image of the item in question, which was convenient. There was a silver ring with an emerald embedded inside. The silver seemed to form two dragon claws on either side to hold the emerald in place. It was quite pretty, and since Megumi liked dragons, she figured it wouldn''t hurt, even if it was trash. Although this ring was far from trash. Arthur''s eyes widened at this revelation. Who would have guessed? This ring was nothing short of a one-of-a-kind piece! This is simply astonishing! A growth equivalent to five levels of strength¡­ regardless of your original power! It really is a unique item that would drive even the world boss ¡®Prince of Darkness¡¯ mad from uncontrollable greed¡­! If it weren¡¯t for the {Dignity of a Noble}, Sora might have made Arthur start drooling at the sight of it. It had been a while since he had seen a unique item from any of the Britannia games! Although he himself had obtained some unique items in game that significantly increased his strength, this was a different matter than obtaining something with effort and dedication, like he did in that virtual world. Britannian items had classifications ranging from common, uncommon, rare, extraordinary, legendary, artifact, unique, and divine; the latter two were comparable in power on many occasions and only differed by whether or not they could be replicated. While it was obvious that this ring had a unique classification because there was no other like it in this world, it would at least still be divine in capability. Sora would never have thought that she would receive a unique item from the system so soon after arriving in this world. While Arthur already had in his possession up to six divine and unique items as an inheritance from his parents, it was still unbelievable that something like this could happen to him so easily; especially with the tangible benefits it granted to any Aspirant who used it, regardless of rank and level. He almost wanted to kiss everyone in the Olverlord world, including Platinum Dragon Lord and even Ainz, for this beautiful draconic contraption. Almost. With this I will have the power of a level 77 without effort! Pleased with this gift, Sora quickly began to check the other gifts in the system, the next one being {Minor Healing Potions}. An item that also comes from the Olverlord universe, if he remembered correctly. That makes sense¡­ Sora mentally nodded to himself, convinced of it. While to players and NPCs in New World such an item was hardly useful, there was a reason the Minor Healing Potion was considered legendary in the first place. Aside from its inability to be produced before that handsome Alchemist boy did so in order to receive support from Nazarick, there was also the fact that ¡°HP¡± would only apply to beings from Yggdrasil, which were materialized data. Lacking a fixed HP and having a potion that could even heal severed limbs of novice players (mere gameplay animation), you would naturally have an Elixir that could save any human from the brink of death in the new world. Which meant that the Potion would be equally powerful for any creature in the New World, with giants and huge creatures being an exception for obvious reasons. Also, it must be mentioned that Aspirants and Awakeners, with their Conceptual Bodies made of Ether and soul information, were considerably easier to heal than ordinary humans. With enough mana or maryoku, the limbs would be easily healed. And with this potion? You would easily save up magic energy to continue the battle. It''s great to have a lifeline as good as this for me and my future loves. Arthur smiled, pleased with the system''s gift as he looked at the picture of the blood-red potion. Loopholes like the ones these kinds of conceptual objects created were always good when they benefited you. As for why Britannia had no HP despite being a game world in itself? Shiragaki Sora had no idea. He could only tell you that how damage to opponents, players and NPCs alike, was calculated was a mystery to everyone, even in Xianpai games. That made it difficult to know when you would kill or defeat the boss you were facing. Either way, Sora continued to check out more of his gifts. Show me information about [Random Summon Cards (Low Level)] <[Fake Servant Random Summon Cards (Low Level)] are system-exclusive items. The Master can use these cards for free to randomly summon almost any character from different story worlds as a sort of Incarnate Servant, as long as their levels are below 50, the average between challengers and adventurers> Summoning beings from other fictional worlds like beings similar to Heroic Spirits¡­? That sounds incredible; you don¡¯t call yourself a System Master for nothing, huh. Still¡­ Arthur grimaced slightly. Clearly, this didn''t seem very useful since Arthur Pendragon von Draco Silva''s weakest yet capable subordinate was over level 50. However, the possibility of summoning an anime girl or even a damn Pokemon as a servant (I have no idea why he thought of a Pokemon)... That alone made Sora very, very tempted to use it. Still, he resisted the urge, though the temptation to summon a beautiful anime girl or even Pikachu (Again, why?) was too strong... Then, Sora realized something and quickly asked the system a question. The answer was: Now, with all kinds of characters... Do you mean the ones from old animes, like L from Death Note or the legendary Dominic Toretto from the ''Fast and Furious'' movie series? No... even the sexy Ada Wong and that Leon S. Kennedy from the Biohazard game series... Would it be possible to get them as my Servants too? I''m not sure what to say except...Brilliant! Sora was excited at the prospect; especially the possibility of getting his hands on Ada Wong or even Jill Valentine as a Master. Plus, imagining Leon S. Kennedy or Chris Redfield as his bodyguards is pretty cool, even if they are technically pretty weak humans by this world''s standards, still... How cool would that be? However, it seems that the cheapest Character Cards to use cost a lot of SP, so it''s likely that even if he were to obtain a lot of Character Cards through his actions like before, he wouldn''t be able to use them for a while... especially considering how he would have to account for the presence of such characters in the future. Now it was time to test out his new skills. Although he already had a pretty good idea of ??what [Mythic Senses] did, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to know all the details. Not to mention that he had to be well-versed in the effects of skills and traits like [Dragon Monarch¡¯s Domain] and [Fatal Charm]. The only thing Sora understood about this trait was that it allowed him to create a zone that caused mental debuffs such as confusion and fear to his enemies in addition to performing some sort of word magic or similar. Aside from that, he couldn''t really understand what made this particular trait interact with his other abilities to allow for something similar to hypnosis. Well, that was something he could find out in the future, or not. Anyway, it was just a small curiosity and he quickly put it aside to check out the rest of the information he wanted. This is weird... going through it I feel like I''ve been given the ability to subtly manipulate others like puppets. The system was quick to dismiss his suspicions as soon as they appeared, which only made them even more pronounced. It almost seemed as if they believed that Arthur himself wasn''t good enough as a final boss and wanted to give him powers truly worthy of a mastermind behind the scenes, or something. However, the following information blows that idea out of the water... ¡°¡­.¡° Sora was speechless at this revelation. So much so, that his body stopped caressing Franx, causing the cute Chimera to raise her head as she unconsciously looked at him in confusion, as if asking with her gaze ¡°Why did you stop?¡± while blinking tenderly. Despite himself, Arthur couldn''t help but smile at the adorable sight that didn''t match his dangerous identity as a deputy chief, and quickly went back to playing with her hair while only quietly saying "It''s nothing" to appease any discontent she had. Thankfully, Franx was far from expressing anything like that, and she went back to floating her head against him as if nothing had happened. With that finished, the Mini-Sora inside Arthur took a deep breath and exclaimed loudly in his heart towards the troublesome system. Wait a minute, you computer moron! Are you telling me that you just made me the supreme idol of all the villains in this damn world? He stated, internally agitated by this disturbing matter. I had a bad feeling about this trait of his, to the point of cursing the Korean idiot who came up with such a skill for his novel. What!? Sora''s heart sank at those words, but the relentless AI with the creepy little girl voice continued without a care in the world. No, although I don''t like the idea of ??gay villains falling in love with me, the real problem here is the terrible women that abound in this world for some reason, you know? Like that crazy damn woman who plays at being a Saint! Sora cursed, and a cold sweat began to break out inside him at the implications of such power due to certain unhinged female characters he knew. In particular, a certain Student Council President, Germinalia Lian Celesty, who all the players fearfully called "The Crazy Yandere of the New Century." The student council president of Bomenslik was an evil woman who liked to wear a mask of a good and kind woman while plotting and manipulating everyone with an evil smile in the shadows. That person was like the Golden Princess of Overlord, who would betray her kingdom to have eternal life and her "beloved" loyal dog without any remorse, earning herself the title of "Witch of the Fallen Kingdom". You know what''s funny about that comparison? Germinalia is the princess of another nation... To be precise, she''s the crown princess of her country, the daughter of a powerful duke who is the queen''s consort, but a princess nonetheless just like Renner. Plus, her people worship her as if she were another saint on earth, which is obviously a blatant farce. After all¡­ In Britannia: Lost Order, that woman was able to conspire between two gangs within her Kingdom to cause a terrible incident in the first chapter of the game for her benefit. What was it about? Simple: Demonic Cults; although her nation was deeply religious, there were evil cults in her Kingdom that even had nobles among them and Germinalia, like every cunning and evil bitch she was, manipulated them to provoke incidents that she would resolve in the open to keep her royal legitimacy strong, gaining the support of the people. ¡­Many of these terrible incidents involved massacres of many innocent people without any remorse. With that, it could be seen that she was truly a crazy princess who would definitely get along with Witch Renner, as she has almost the same twisted personality and wicked intelligence as the "Golden Princess". In fact, some who knew about Overlord might claim that XianPai made the character of Germinalia with the third princess of Re-Estize in mind... if you ignore that the first one was a very sexy adult woman instead of a beautiful young girl. This is different, Alice (?)! While it is true that Arthur himself was already entangled with crazy women like Franx''s ¡°Mother¡± and her sisters, even those villains had their moral boundaries that guided and restricted them. Germinalia? Please, that excuse of a person who literally wanted to kill the heroines in the worst way possible just because they dared to breathe the same air as her beloved and adorable Lars (Yes, she also falls in love with that jerk if you follow a certain route¡­ one that is almost mandatory to defeat Arthur!). If the player didn''t handle things well on that route, many of them would quickly die in the various death traps Germinalia laid out for them... She really was a horrible woman. And here Arthur was given a trait that could make a woman so evil that she would fall in love with him if he didn''t handle things right? It was insane! Given his tendencies and how charming Arthur already was before this, Sora could end up locked in a dark room after falling for some elaborate scheme of his! That was something that could certainly happen. Not surprisingly, in the bad endings, Germinalia locked Lars in a secret room, without any freedom, while making him try a bunch of things that were somewhere between the most exciting and the downright terrifying. No way ¡­ Arthur rolled his eyes. The title of the damn novel was literally ¡°Destined to be loved by villainesses¡±, right? So it was obvious¡­ Sora was speechless for a moment, before a Mini-Sora inside his heart screamed with all the anger he could feel but not express while pointing at his own mental image of the system. ¡°You¡­ you did that on purpose!¡± Yeah, right! This seems pretty random, doesn''t it? Sora scoffed at the system that was defending itself righteously, before deciding to take swift action due to this ridiculous situation the system had just put him in. He wasn''t in a situation suitable for a permanent solution, but what he had just thought of should work for now. While that crazy Germinalia is a serious problem, there are still other villains to be aware of. Especially those who hide their true nature are not as directly dangerous compared to those who act too freely in the light of day. There is a reason it is said that those with malicious plans do not attract much attention on stage, but rather hide discreetly behind the curtains. Dealing with those female villains would be really troublesome! That was what I thought, someone who unconsciously or not ignored male villains of dubious sexuality. ¡°Franx!¡± He then called out earnestly to his little maid, causing her to jump into his arms. Not wanting to worry about it, he quickly said what he had to say. ¡°Convey my orders immediately to your sisters. First, I want Eubira to intercept the Ministry of Security¡¯s aerial surveillance networks to find out when Arcaden¡¯s Arcaronships cross our borders and ask for permission to enter Imperial airspace, especially if it¡¯s near Bomenslik Academy; second, I need Ainere to find a woman named Mirien Donslater in the capital so that she can protect her and her mother from local gangs, not letting them touch even the smallest strand of her hair. Lastly¡­¡± He hesitated for a second or two, unsure, before gathering his resolve and saying it firmly. ¡ªTell Copellia to go to Arcaden, find the Knight who directly serves the Queen and protect her secretly¡­ I want these orders to be executed right now. Although the so-called Copellia was not considered a Leumiere per se, Sora remembered that she had a device similar to them to communicate... he hoped he was not wrong about that at least. ¡ªYes! ¡ªAlthough she was surprised and confused by her master''s sudden orders, as a chimera and a servant created solely to serve him, Franx did not question his orders and began to act. The opaque crystals on both ¡°screws¡± on the sides of his neck lit up in mere seconds, releasing a faint wave of energy that he recognized as maryoku. Then, the light of life in Franx¡¯s only visible eye faded in less than a second; as if he had disconnected from reality, before quickly returning. ¡ªI have already conveyed all your orders to my sisters and Copellia, Arthur-sama. So fast!? Sora was slightly taken aback, wondering if Franx was lying to his face. However, he quickly dismissed the thought. Not only was Franx literally created to be extremely loyal to him as if she were an NPC of Nazarick who revered the Supreme Skeleton, but she also had no reason to do that to him. Above all, I had almost forgotten that mental transmissions were very fast compared to normal speech. And in a world with beings with parameters far superior to average humans? It was not at all surprising that Earthly telepaths lagged behind when it came to transmitting information. Anyway, this is the most I can do for now without raising too many suspicions. He sighed internally to himself, as Arthur looked away from the clearly curious maid, casually glancing out the window with a slight frown. For the moment, he focused on giving orders to find out when the attacks planned by that crazy woman from Germinalia might begin, if they ever happened. While it was something that only happened in [Britannia: Lost Order], the system had confirmed that such events were valid in this world, and it wouldn¡¯t hurt to be prepared for it without being caught off guard. He also felt it was important to prevent one of the main villains from the first game from ever coming into existence, the reason for the Order of Protection. This particular villain had a good reason for going mad, and if Arthur could use his power as Archduke to prevent that, it would be better than suddenly ordering her death, or something. Not to mention he didn''t think he was ready to give that kind of order. Either way, Sora decided that when he had time to think alone, he should definitely think about what to do about the other female villains¡­ and maybe the male villains too, since it would be troublesome if they started chasing him like he was gold with legs or worse, wanted to lock him in a dark room and drill holes in him¡­ Arthur shuddered, causing Franx to look at him worriedly. While stroking his little head as if to calm himself from that sudden feeling of fear, he swore, "Yeah, I''m not interested in that!" ???? While Sora was still feeling anxious about how he should deal with the trouble the [Fatal Charm] Trait might bring, the carriage carrying him suddenly stopped, baffling both Arthur and Franx as it could be seen through the window that they had yet to cross the guard post into the middle-class (bourgeois) district. -What''s going on? Looking closer, Arthur noticed a situation outside the carriage that explained why it had stopped. ¡ª¡ªApparently, a beastly slave had tried to escape from a slave car intended for the bourgeoisie, possibly. It was at that moment that Arthur remembered that this world was still trapped in that system at the same time that he recognized, surprisingly, the slave in question, who was resisting viciously despite her sexy body being covered by the mark of servitude. Alert¡­villain! The man became serious. 1- The name is literally Holo (from hologram) and cane (from arcane).