'Welcome recipient; you have died.' Right, that's what happens when someone decides to blow up the office building your in for whatever stupid reason they decided. I have no doubt my boss was the reason, so many shitty decisions that kept bitting us all in the ass.
'As you have been selected for the Chaos Gacha, a form of entertainment for extra dimensional entities. You shall be reincarnated in a new world, one which you are familiar with and allowed to have it as your playground. For granting us entertainment you shall be gifted powers, trinkets, and servants with which you may bring Chaos to the world.'
"And what world is that exactly?" Because if they want me to go to Warhammer or Neon Genesis I'll take death, that is the far better option then ending up in a universe like that.
'You would know it as Fiore, featured in the manga series Fairy Tail.'
"I'm in, sign me up." One of my favorite series with so many good characters and while it isn't a safe place it's not am outright death world.
'We shall randomly decided the circumstances of your new life. Rolling for quailty of life.' I watch as a wheel suddenly appears in my vision and spins around and around before landing on 19.
'You are quite lucky, you shall be granted an enhanced starting pool of energy and an extra gold ability ticket on top of the three gold random tickets you would be granted. We shall now begin rolling.'
[Uncommon Item: Great Swamp Ring - Dark Souls - Ring said to be chiseled from the bone of a flame salamander by blighted Pyromancers living in the Great Swamp. It bolsters flames wielded by its wearer, increasing the potency of fire based abilities and spells.]
Not bad, situational but if I give this to Natsu he'll only get even stronger. It's always nice to have a living FAF on hand.
[Common Ability: Heat Object - Allows you to heat up any object by touching it, the more energy you expend the hotter and faster you can get the target object to heat up.]
Shit… would this count as a fire ability … yes i think so but even with a boost that's a close range ability that relies on touching I don't want to have to rely on it too much.
[Rare Familiar: Lupus Regina Beta - Overlord - A werewolf cleric maid who has a very willful and cheery yet sadistic personality. As a werewolf she has considerable physical ability and thanks to their specialization as a cleric she is capable of casting healing and recovery magic as well as lesser forms of other magic. She is also a very skilled maid.]
Oh this I can work with, heck she actually has access to her own fire magic so that ring would be useful for her, still I'm pretty squishy right now but at least I'll have a powerful ally.
[Elite Ability: Gaster Blaster - Undertale - Allows you to conjure floating dragon skull like projections capable of unleashing blasts of condensed energy in the form of lasers or use their jaws to bite down on enemies. You can also use them as transportation by riding the floating skull or as a defense by summoning one in front of you to take the blow.]
I remember just how big a threat those are and not bound by the game it has so much more potential. I can work with this.
['Initial rolls granted, future rolls earned via feats and overcoming challenges. Initiation ended, inserting new memories, loading soul into new body.']
"GAHHH!!" Having a second life shoved into my head hurts as my 'vision' goes white for an indeterminate amount of time. When I finally come to the smell of the ocean hits my nose and I find myself on a hill, looking down to see Hargeon.
-x-X-x-
Roxas Keyes, thats my new name. Son of two moderately successful merchants who died in a landslide while they were off to sell some goods, when they passed I set off to join Fairy Tail, selling the old house and their business to fund buying a house and having my belongings shipped ahead to Magnolia where I aimed to join Fairy Tail. Hargeon was just a stop on the road as I made my why there but I knew exactly what was about to happen.
Flicking a switch in my head felt the Gaster Blaster ability flick into a void or slot inside me. With a thought I formed on in front of me and had it move around, getting a feel for controlling it before letting it fade away and reaching out to another feeling and grabbing onto it. In front of me Lupisregina came into reality, weapon on her back, smile on her face, and a glint in her eye. >
"Lord Roxas, thank you for granting me existence. I'm looking forward to serving you as the best maid possible. Leave the cleaning, cooking, relaxation and killing the inferiors to me." Oh right, she's really racist when it comes to humans, really pushes down arousal her offer started creating in me.
"Right, first order do not pick fights randomly, call humans inferior at random or anytime you're not in combat, and please hide your contempt. Yeah a lot of people suck but I'm sure we can find some you like." She looks at me like I said something funny and waves it off.
"Sure but all I need is Master Roxas. What is your desire Master." I look down at Hargeon and grin. It's in perfect shape and I have no memories of any news articles further confirming my hunch. Boras hadn't been captured yet and that presented an opportunity.
"We're going hunting Lupus and if our prey fights back I'll let you have some fun."
"Hehehehe… you're the best Master." >
-x-X-x-
Finding Boras is incredibly easy, between Lupusregina's senses and the screaming groups of girls we find him smiling a oily grin as women gather around him. >
"Master, he's trying to take my love. That's meant only for you, can I kill him now." I reach out and pet her ears, she like that and calms down slightly but the bloodlust in her eyes has only dimmed.
"No we need him alive. Break his hand but leave the rings intact, if he tries to start something afterwards beat him down as rough as you like so long as you make sure he'll survive afterwards." My new memories tell me that this isn't a live and let live world like the manga and anime but you still can't just kill every criminal and while Boras is scum he hasn't risen to the ranks of kill on sight yet.
"Of course Master." As Lupusregina walks forward I notice Lucy in the crowd, walking forward as well as the charm magic has her under Boras' spell. Reaching out I grab her and keep her from going forward, like a plane of glass breaks her eyes become much more focused and her hand nearly goes for her whip. >
"Wha..!?"
"Don't worry, Lupusregina has this."
Lucy looks at me oddly but her attention is soon on Boras and my maid.
"Well hello their pretty lady, what is a girl like you doing dressed as a maid. How about you come to my party and we can find you a better out..GAHH!!!"
Lupusregina's response to that is to grab his hand and snap it backwards, an audible snap ringing throughout the courtyard, and to pluck the rings off his fingers.
"This uniform is a sign of my service to my Master, and you tried to take me from him with your filthy magic. Please fight back more, give me a reason to flay you alive and fix you up so I can do it again." The crowd as already started to disperse, the women fleeing in panic as Boras collapses to his knees.
"Do you know who I am!! I'm Salamander of Fairy Tail, you think you can pick a fight with us and get away with it!!"
"What the fuck did you say!!" And there comes Natsu, the heat rising in the area as he marches forward. >
"Who did you say you were?!" Natsu shrugs his coat off, revealing his guild mark. "Because I sure as hell have never seen you in the guild before!"
And he faints, with Boras clocked out that leaves only Lucy, Natsu, Lupusregina, and I in the court yard.
"FREEZE!!!"
Ahh the Runeknights, a wonderful reminder of how incompetent the military police are here and how often they just try to look tough.
-x-X-x-
Thankfully for as worthless as the Rune Knights usually are they aren't pants on head stupid, as soon as they were shown the charm magic they ignored the ruined wrist and slapped magical suppressing cuffs on Boras. My new memories tell me what an outright horror show that stuff was and they took it seriously.
[Captured a Dark Mage: Bronze trait ticket
Rare Trait: Harem King - You are a harem king to be, women are more attracted to you and society as a whole does not see a problem with you having a harem. In addition, women do not mind you dating other girls either, they might still have their own problems but the concept of a harem isn't one of them.]
"Hey." Lucy's voice grabs my attention from that wonderful outcome and I turn to face her, Lupusregina at my side.
"Thank you both, that charm magic had a hold on me and if you hadn't stopped him. Well I don't want to think about it, I owe you both one."
"I only acted because my Master ordered me to, save your thanks for him." Lucy look at her weirdly and I step in.
"Lupisregina is a summon, she's not really a people person unless you're her master." That was the right thing to say as Lucy's eyes widen and shine in awe.
"Oh man another summoner, thats so awesome. I'm a Celestial Spirit Mage."
"I recognized the keys, right were are my manners. My name is Roxas Keyes, and you are?" She goes still for a second before replying.
"Lucy." My new memories recognized her as well, my family might not have moved in the same circles but I knew of and could recognize the Heartfilias.
"Huh so you're both mages then. You two consider joining Fairy Tail?" I think Lucy almost has a heart attack at Natsu's question.
"I was planning to apply once I arrived in Magnolia, you said you were a member." Happy flies down and perches on his shoulder.
"Aye, we both are. I'm Happy and this is Natsu."
"You really want me?" Lucy cuts in, over her little spell and her voice is shaky. Right no confidence boost of being part of taking down Boras' operation.
"Yeah, we can even start now. See the Rune Knights mentioned that faker must have a ship to kidnap all those girls, when they didn't think I could hear them. See they were preying upon people and trying to use Fairy Tail's name to do that. So I can't just leave the rest to crawl under a rock, you two want to help me roast them?"
"Sure, Lupusregina can help track them down and heal any potential captives they might have. I have another trick up my sleeve. Any of your Spirits able to help Lucy?" The blond is startled by my inclusion but rallies quickly.
"Yeah, I have a spirit that will make taking care of a ship easy." Natsu grins at that and starts marching towards the docks; not waiting for us to follow.
"Awesome, lets go these guys a lesson."
-x-X-x-
It didn't take us long to reach the docks nor was it hard to figure out which boat was the one we were looking for. Between our two wielders of supersenses and the sheer panic most of the visible crew (all of which seemed to look like sterotypical thugs) had on their faces. Natsu makes to walk forward but I stop him.
"No offense but aren't you known for destroying everything in a fight?"
"Yeah, so what. Thats a slaver ship, not even those stiffs in the council will complain."
"Exactly; its a slaver ship with potential victims aboard. We need to be careful." Natsu might not be the sharpest knife in the drawer but he isn't stupid; he realizes the problem and with a gesture gives me the go ahead to pitch an idea.
-x-X-x-
"Let me try and get them to surrender. If that doesn't work and they put up a fight we'll need to keep in mind they could have potential hostages. Lupisregina, go ahead and start getting below deck to check."
"Of course Master, Complete Invisibility." With those words Lupisregina vanishes from sight to the awe of the other three, Happy and Natsu especially.
"Lucy are any of your spirits particularly intimidating?" Lucy seems to consider it before paling for a second.
"Aquarius would work but she is way too much, Taurus should work." Lucy plucks said key off her ring with a practiced motion. "Open Gate of the Bull, Taurus!!" >
"Alright!! Good to see you Miss Lucy, looking as sexy as ever."
"State facts later, look tough now. We have slavers that targeted your Master if we want to surrender and if they put up a fight we need to." That gets Taurus' attention and his axe drawn, man that thing is huge.
"If they give me a reason I'll moo-w them over."
"Right, come on." They're aware of us by now, Taurus wasn't quiet but that doesn't prepare them for the sight that comes of us walking directly at them. Taurus snorting out steam, Natsu surrounded by fire and the Gaster Blasters I created flying in the air and peering down at them. Fifty of the things staring at them, if they fought most of those would be released but to just look scary the drain on my energy is worth it.
"All-right everyone listen up. Your boss is in jail and this here is Natsu Dragneel, the real Salamander; as you can imagine he's pretty pissed about it. Now apparently Lucy and I can help our audition with Fairy Tail by beating the crap out of you. So you can either surrender now or I open fire and Taurus here starts chopping limbs off and Salamander roasts you alive. It's your choice really." Ten Gaster Blasters open their mouths revealing the blue light charging up in them; for a brief second some seem to consider it before deciding against it and dropping their weapons right as the Rune Knights start to arrive.
"Thank you for the later arrival once again; do they have you practice pointless entrances and arriving in the nick of time to do nothing?" Harsh maybe but I really don't care.
[Scare an entire gang into surrender: Silver Ability Ticket
Make Someone Soil Themselves: Bronze Random Ticket
Silver Random Ticket.]
As the Knights round up the criminals and Lupusregina returns to my side I will my rolls to occur.
[Rare Ability: Resistant - Grants you supernatural durability, you are immune to low-caliber bullets and cars will be the ones that take damage when they hit you. Scales with base durability and consumes energy to remain active, you can further augment your durability with more energy.]
[Common Trait: Charming Smile - Your smile is really charming, helping people feel more at ease and comfortable with you. Or more attractive to women.]
I'll take it, it only adds to the Harem King trait I acquired. My mouth tingles as the trait comes into affect, weird feeling.
[Uncommon Ability: Arc - Allows you to channel electricity through your body and discharge, with training you can channel where your electricity goes to aim it more precisely.]
Alright that's a good ability, less energy intensive and probably a good number of counters but it gives me some crowd control.
-x-X-x-
We got held back to give a report on what happened; it was worth it because it answered a nagging question I had. How the fuck was Bora released from prison after a couple months for human trafficking. It turns out this was his first attempt at doing so, Lupisregina found no other captives and everyone was saying the same story apparently.
Since Bora was willing to drop all his information on his contacts he would get a deal, apparently this created an opening at a very prominent human trafficking organization. He'd most certainly be under probation for the rest of his life and watched closely but he'd see the outside. Once the Rune Knights were off Natsu turned to us with a grin.
"Man, they didn't even try to chase us out of town. Thats as good an omen as anything for you two joining."
"Is that a normal thing!!!" Natsu just grins at Lucy's panic.
"Yeah, usually things end a bit messier."
"Aye, Natsu generally leaves a lot more on fire or in rubble." Natsu playfully swipes at the cat, telling him to keep quiet.
"Well enough standing around. Let's get back to Magnolia and get you signed up."
"All right, are we taking a train?" Lucy perks up at that, her admiration for Fairy Tail still present even as Natsu is trashing the image she has in her head of them as he begins begging her not to have to get back on 'the steel carriage of pain and suffering' much to Lupisregina hidden amusement.
I'm really going to enjoy this new life.
-x-X-x-
"Welcome to Fairy Tail!" Happy cried out as we stood in front of the guild. Even Lupus Regina seemed impressed by it, even if only slightly. >
"Come on, lets get you guys in front of Master Makarov." With that Natsu kicks open the door and marches in. Granted it only takes a second before he forgets what he said and starts fighting with the guy that gave him 'faulty' information and kickstarting a massive brawl between most of the guild members present.
"Oh man, I'm really standing in Fairy Tail!" I can't help the grin that grows as Lucy's words sink in.
"Yeah, we really are."
-x-X-x-
Lucy's excitement doesn't last long as she get a first hand look at how far off she was about the guild.
"GET OVER HERE NATSU!!"
"Gray; your clothes!"
"Quit whining you two!
"So noisy."
"They are all insane." I laugh at Lucy's expression as she takes in the chaos that's kicked up around us.
"Man Master I was wrong; this place is great." Lupus Regina is watching in excitement as the violence only picks up.
"I know, it is isn't it."
"Oh man it's Mirajane." The white-haired mage joins us and I'm treated to the sight of Lupus Regina tensing up for a second before covering her reaction. Good, maybe now she'll understand she's not the strongest around. Mirajane might not be a active wizard right now but she's still S-Rank and quite frankly could steamroll Lupis Regina if she got serious.
"Real question how often does this happen?" Because I do want to know if I'll ever be able to safely grab a meal.
"Oh only once every couple of days, maybe longer if its busy." That honestly sounds about as good as it's going to get, then again it wouldn't be Fairy Tail if it wasn't crazy.
-x-X-x-
A flash of motion catches my attention and I deploy a Blaster in front of Mirajane right before Elfman crashes into it and slides to the ground.
"Good reflexes and thats a wonderful looking construct. Is that your magic?" Mirajane looks at the Blaster in wonder even as the violence only picks up.
"A facet of it at least, now how about we take cover." Feeding more energy into the Blaster to make it grow I stand behind it alongside Mirajane, Lucy and Lupus Regina as the combatants started to ready their magic.
"What the hell, shouldn't someone do something!?"
"Oh don't worry the Master has this."
"Will you brats STOP ACTING LIKE CHILDREN!" The monstrous appearance of the guild master's shadowy giant bursts into view as he drops from the second floor. Like a switch was thrown everyone's magic dissipates and the fighting stops with Makarov's admonishment
"Hey Master, we have a few knew recruits."
"Oh do we now. Well lets get a better look at them." The giant above us contracts and shrinks down, leaving behind the cheerful, wrinkled visage of Makarov.
"Nice to meet you all, give me one minute will you." His piece said he hops away back up to the second floor and gives the speech that defined what the guild truly meant. Seeking out your goals, striving to improve, and not holding yourself to every rule set by others, I couldn't help the grin that formed on my face.
"You're right Lupus Regina, this place really is great."
-x-X-x-
"And here we go. Welcome to Fairy Tail." I take in the new golden mark on the back of my hand. Lucy excitedly doing the same over her own new mark.
[Join the Fairy Tail Guild: Gold Ability Ticket
Make A Favorable Impression with Fairy Tail: Silver Skill Ticket]
That second one was probably helped along by Lupus Regina healing the wounded from the brawl on my orders.
[Rare Ability: Drought - Allows the user to remotely evaporate water in their sensory range by expending energy, the larger the quantity of water the more energy you need to expend. With enough training, you can even evaporate water inside of objects in your sensory range. Magical waters and water inside more powerful objects take more energy to evaporate.
2nd ability: slot unlocked]
Okay that one has some use down the line, especially with a certain Phantom Lord mage, and that second ability slot give me some options, I need to see what happens when I try using my elemental abilities in combination with my Gaster Blasters. Actually what if I used Drought and Heat Object together while wearing the Great Swamp Ring. That sounds like a potentially powerful combination
[Uncommon Skill: Krav Maga - You are an apprentice of Krav Maga, a brutally efficient martial art made for military use, it emphasizes instinctive movements, rapid strikes, and efficient takedowns to neutralize threats as quickly as possible. Krav Maga incorporates techniques from boxing, wrestling, judo, and street fighting. With sufficient mastery, you can enhance your strikes with your internal energy]
Oh that is good, for as much as this is a world of magic fists are often just as important and Krav Maga is a excellent combat style for neutralizing threats.
"It looks good Master, now shall we go inspect your new dwellings." I don't get to reply before Romeo's voice rings out.
".... He's been gone for A WEEK!!! He's not even supposed to be that far away so why won't you send anyone to check on him!?"
"Listen Romeo, your father is a wizard that can take care of himself so just go home, drink some milk, and wait for him to return." Romeo… hits lower then in the anime and I can't really blame him. Lucy watches the kid leave with a sad look in his eyes.
"That seems harsh."
"I know it sounds bad, and believe me I'll be having words with the master about word choices, but the master really does care."
'CRUNCH!!' And there goes the board, Natsu walking out with Happy following along.
"Come on Lupus, we got someone to track down."
"You got it Master." Following after Natsu I can hear Mirajane and Lucy talking but focus on catching up with Natsu who doesn't even look back as he pats Romeo on the head as he walks by.
"You coming as well?"
"What can I say, kids shouldn't have to worry about their parents like this."
"Heh, good answer. Won't hurt to have another nose along."
"Aye!" Happy's cry rings out and we make our way to a place we can rent a carriage. While Natsu haggles over a price I note the blond running towards us.
"Wait for me you guys!" I laugh and hold my hand out for a high five.
"Guy the lot of us aren't breaking up just yet." Lucy catches her breath and then give me a high five.
[Belated approval ticket: bronze random ticket
[Five Hundred Cigarettes] - |Trash Item| -500 non brand name generic ciggaretes. Useful for taking the edge off.]
-x-X-x-
"UGGGHH!!" Wow, it's even worse in person.
"Okay seriously how do you get this ill?" I mean I remember something about it being because of them riding on the backs of dragons but still.
"Hey Lupus, try a little magic on him will you?" Lupus nods and hold out her hand.
"Cure!" A light surrounds Natsu and he looks less pale and isn't moaning as much."
"Huh, I think you're my new favorite person Lupus."
"Hehe, just remember that Master Roxas is my one and only." Lucy looks at us and sighs.
"I'm so jealous, I have a spirit that hates me and one that pervs on me all the time and you get such a loyal spirit." I laugh and pet Lupus on the head, the familiar leaning into it.
"She's amazing isn't she; still I've heard the tales of the Celestial Spirit's power. To manage contracts with even three gold keys, you must be incredibly talented to do so." That gets a cute blush from her at my complement but our conversation is cut off by the driver.
"Okay we're as close as I'm willing to get, I'm going to back up further and I'll give you till the sun setting before making my way back." Lupus opens her mouth to growl but I cut her off.
"That would be great, thanks for this. Heres some extra jewels for your trouble." Driver paid the five of us look at the mountain before us.
"So did anyone think to bring a sweater?"
-x-X-x-
Lucy lasted ten minutes before bringing out that clock of her's out and crawling inside it, Lupus Regina snuggles up next to me and calls out a ball of fire that she has orbiting us while I use Heat Object on my clothes for extra warmth.
"Right Natsu I get that we were all in a rush and filled with determination but what exactly was the quest this Macao guy was doing?"
"Vulcan slaying." You know with the memories of my current life I now realize one very important thing.
"And we brought Lucy with us!?" Because Vulcans are the goblins of this world, bit less serious because they like to try and woo a woman but they are still sexual predators that are to be put down if they ever get close to civilization and with good reason.
"She'll be fine, not only is she tough but we're all here."
"She says that she would have liked to know beforehand and that Roxas' concern is touching but she is prepared for this."
"If you say so Lucy, just stay close and have a combat key ready." And with that we go marching further up the mountain.
-x-X-x-
"HUMAN WOMAN!!!" Faster then we're expecting a giant shadow comes leaping into view from the blizzard and grabs Horologium and Lucy inside it.
"Help! She Says!" With that cry the three of them vanish into the blizzard.
"LUCY KEEP MAKING NOISE!!" Hoping onto a Gaster Blaster I pull Lupus Regina up as well and make one for Natsu.
"You guys track I'll fly us after them!"
"Got it!
"Understood Master!"
-x-X-x-
Thankfully Horologium keeps making noise as he repeats Lucy's cries and Vulcans aren't known for bathing habits so between the dragonslayer and the werewolf we pick up and keep on the creature easily. Keeping my eyes open I pick up the outline of the creature in the blizzard and force some extra speed from the Blaster.
"Ger your hands off of her you dirty ape!" I will a third Gaster Blaster into existence before them and it carves a line in front of them with a laser startling the Vulcan who lets the clock go flying.
"Oh mu, it looks like my time is up." In a flash of light Lucy is flying in the air.
"No wait!"
"Got you!" Catching Lucy in my arms I hold her steady and use Heat Object on her clothes.
"Natsu, Lupus, OPEN FIRE!!"
"FIRE DRAGONS ROAR!!"
"FLAME SPEAR!!"
"GASTER BLASTER!!"
To say we defeated the Vulcan would be a huge understatement. The creature didn't have a chance to blink before being engulfed in our attacks and when the smoke clears Macao is lying on the ground.
"What?" Lucy looks down in shock as Lupus Regina jumps down and starts casting healing magic on the older man.
"Vulcan's are body snatchers, must have gotten Macao."
"Seriously, don't tell me one Vulcan was enough to stop you man?" Macao groans, Lupus clearly healing him slower then she can but I'll take what I can get.
"Hell no, that bastard was the coward that waited till I got the other nineteen killed." I let out a whistle at that and Natsu laughs.
"That's more like it, now come on Romeo is waiting for you." Macao nods and take Natsu's outstreched arm, getting pulled onto the Gaster Blaster and Lupus Regina hops onto mine, sending me a sly smirk as she takes in the fact I'm still holding onto Lucy, the girl having not said a word about our position.
[Kill a vulcan - Bronze Skill ticket
Rescue Macao - Silver Trait ticket
[Intermediate Conceptualization] - |Uncommon Skill| 2.9 - Conceptualization is your ability to understand what is beyond the mundane. You are an intermediate at comprehending the Mystical and Esoteric. You learn and master magic faster, and you are better at understanding the composition of abilities and esoteric effects.
[Mysterious Stranger] - |Rare Trait| - A guardian angel with a revolver and a fedora, always just slightly out of reach. Sometimes, in moments the stranger will come and offer you his brief assistance, maybe he shoots your enemy in the ankle to cripple them or disables a trap you need him to. (Once the functionality of a skilled man with a gun becomes useless for the MC, the mysterious stranger will drop by one last time and give them a gold rarity trait ticket as a refund before the trait disappears.)
Mysterious Stanger is already outclassed in this world - Gold Trait Ticket
[Relentless Stamina] - |Elite Trait| 4.3 - Your stamina is ridiculous, even as a regular human you could run a marathon and not be winded, you also recover from exhaustion really fast and it takes a lot to get you exhausted.]
Well now, those are both great roles for this world. Stamina is always a plus but Conceptualization not only helps me with magic more but will let me figure out some of the more esoteric stuff that can be thrown my way.
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Getting back down to the base of the mountain didn't take long but I dispersed the Gaster Blaster's early; not wanting to use up more energy just on transport.
"Y…you can put me down now." >
I blink and realize that in my rush to get down from the freezing mountain I never let Lucy down leaving her blushing as she holds onto me… and i realize that I'm poking a particularly … soft spot.
"Ah, my bad? Hey, Lupus Regina give Lucy a once over will you?" I set Lucy down, her blush still remaining as my familiar hopes on over and smiles at her with her signature smug grin as she throws an arm around her. >
"No problem Master Roxas, we can have a little girl talk while I look her over." I feel I should possibly say something but decided to let the werewolf have her fun. Little outlets to let her blow some steam and let her embrace her karma level in acceptable ways. Leaving the two alone for a second I turn back over to Macao and see Natsu looking him over.
"Geez, Wolf-Girl does good work. Heck I don't think you'll have to choke down those potions of Porlyusica's this time."
"Won't here me complaining about that. Seriously thank you guys… fuck I can't believe I let this happen." I interject at that point.
"Don't be so hard on yourself; you took out nineteen Vulcans. That's more then enough to raze a few villages and get .. breeding stock; heck it wouldn't surprise me if you found them right before they felt bold enough."
"Heh, well when you put it that way. Now mind if we make our way back, Romeo is probably worried sick."
"Yeah, also he punched the Guildmaster in the balls."
"Of course he did." As Natsu helps Macao stand up I turn around to find Lupus Regina grinning at me with Lucy right behind her.
"So Master, turns out Lucy here doesn't have a place to stay yet and it is pretty late, we wouldn't want to make her look for an inn at this hour right. So I was thinking we could invite her to spend the night with us, what do you think?
I think you have some trick in mind and want to feed your sadistic side; still it wouldn't be the worst offer to make.
-x-X-x-
[lv 3 (204/200): Gold Random Ticket
[Peerless] - |Rare Trait| - 3.6 - You are peerless in bed, you can quickly adapt to your partners' preferences and learn their weak spots in bed, you improve at the tantric arts much faster also, none will leave your bed unsatisfied. ]
Well then, that might as well be a sign to go along with it.
"You want a room for the night Lucy? I do have a spare room you can take for the night if you want it." Lucy looks unsure for a second but then shakes her head and nods.
"Yeah that would be great Roxas; It be nice to give my wallet a buffer as well for a bit." Lupus Regina cheers at that and starts walking toward wher I assume the carriage is."
"Alright then! Let's get on back and settle in, I need to make sure everything is perfect at Master's house … everything." Her last word is said with a sultry grin as she looks over her shoulder at me while twirling a look of hair. >
-x-X-x-
After seeing Macao and Romeo reunited the rest of our little gang split up, Natsu and Happy heading to their home outside of town while we make our way to my new house.
It's a medium sized hosue compared to others in town. Two floors, a master bedroom and a guest bedroom with a full kitchen and two bathrooms and a sitting room. A nice little place for a smaller group; Lupus Regina quickly had our beds made and I helped Lucy with her luggage.
"Thanks for this… umm is Lupus Regina always that …?"
"Teasing, sadistic, take your pick. Yeah she's a handful but she means well and she's completely loyal." Okay half of that was a lie but I don't think I should let it be known exactly how low Lupus Regina's karma is.
"Right, well it's better then Aquarius at times. Still thank you for this; I wasn't looking forward to a rushed scramble to find a new place."
"It's no problem Lucy, hell if you need a few days to find a place take them. I'd rather you not rush into a lease."
"I may just take you up on that …. hahhhh. Excuse me, I'm going to hit the hay." I could actually keep going, Relentless Stamina really showing it's benefits right now but I say goodnight and let myself out and head on towards my room.
"Alright Lupus Regina whats the play? I know you didn't invite her out of the kindne…."
"Oh Master, I was just getting ready for some nighttime service. Please let your maid help you relax yourself to sleep … or tire you out till you pass out. Whichever comes first I suppose." A smirk pops onto her face and all thoughts of propriety and trying to keep her teasing in check leaves my head. I just want to wipe that smirk off her face. >
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"Well then, how do you wish to start Master? I promise you this will be a experience you'll enjoy. I'll take good care of you." >
Looking down on the werewolf I feel the overwhelming desire to see that grin turned into an o face. On top of that I can see she's already wet and eager so stripping down I get on the bed behind her and let my cock run along her pussy.
"That's it Master, go as slow as you…eghh!" I cut her off with a thrust forward, sheathing myself inside her and making her cut off her words as she claws at the sheets. >
"A good maid is silent unless instructed otherwise. Try to keep quiet while I take whats mine." Slaming forward I watch as Lupus Regina bites down on the bed to keep her moans from coming up, her hair flapping around from the force of the thrusts.
"Fuck this ass of yours, you were a teasing bitch earlier so it's only right I get to see it all now isn't it?"
"Ah.. yes Master. I am yours in my entirety! You've taken my virginity, now mark me as yours!!" Well if she's going to give me an open invitation to do so.
"Then take it!"
"EEH!!!" >
Cumming right into Lupus Regina I savor the moment as she pants like a bitch in heat and clamps down on me. Spinning us around I lay back down and let my head rest on the pillows as Lupus Regina continues to spasm from her own orgasm.
"Couldn't keep your mouth shut could you Lupus, show me what you can do. Keep riding me till I say stop." Lupus Regina nods and gets up crouching over my cock in a reverse cowgirl position and starts dropping herself upon my cock. >
"Right away Master, don't worry I'll have you drained and ready for bed in no time!" The bravado is nice but I can't wait to watch it fade.
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Lupus Regina quickly turned around, deciding she wanted to watch me as she bounced on my cock.
"Hey, another one down Master, how much more can you take?" >
She's starting strong in this position but while I let her do the majority of the work I'm mapping out her weak spots and as we go learning the angles needed to really reach them when she plops down on me.
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"Hah..hah… come on Master surely you can't keep going much longer." >
I remain silent, letting her keep pushing herself as she begins to slow down. While my mouth remains still I do reach out and play with her as she bounces, twisting her nipples, pinching her clit, literal pigtail (or dutch braids in this case) l pulling, slapping her ass and thighs as she keep on working.
"Just you wait, you can't last much longer I know it." For a loyal maid she's very interested in beating me. Removes any guilt I have in breaking her down.
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"I.... i'm sorry Master… I ca..can't keep going. Ah.. just one more, have to get master to cum one more time." >
Lupus Regina rallies with that decleration, picking up the pace that has slowed considerably as she tried to sate me. With on last slam down she manages to reach her goal, a final orgasm released with a weak squeal from her before she collapses forward and looks up at me with half lidded eyes.
"Excellent work Lupus Regina, take a rest now."
"Mmh.. will do Master." And with that Lupus Regina is out like a light on my chest and I'm not far behind her. Enhanced Stamina I may have but that only goes so far. >
[Take Lupus Regina's virginity: Bronze random ticket
[Ceaseless Discharge] - |Trash Trait| 0.9 - "Not the one you are thinking of" Your cum refills almost instantly, and the volume of your ejaculations is substantially increased.]
The last feeling I have before I slip away is the sensation of my balls regaining some sensation.
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When I wake up in the morning I find Lupus Regina gone and the smell of breakfast in the air which only helps me realize how hungry I am. I throw on some underwear and pants before heading downstairs. Two wonderful sights awaiting me when I reached the kitchen; the first was of course the platters of food Lupus Regina had in hand. The second was Lupus Regina's new idea for teasing me. >
"Morning Master, I have breakfast ready for you and Lucy. Please have a seat." Taking a seat I look down on the plate of food Lupus Regina puts before me and smile at her.
"Thanks for this Lupus, how are you feeling?"
"I'm fully recovered Master and much more preated for the next time you wish to slake your lusts on me." Lupus Regina actually drools a little at the thought and sets another plate down right as Lucy walks into the room, blushing and refusing to look at us.
"Oh… morning." Shit… did not stop to think about that.
"Oh morning Lucy. I made you breakfast; you aren't allergic to anything are you? The sausage is especially delicious and I'd hate for you to go without." Lucy's face only gets more red at that and she shakes her head.
"N..no no dietary restrictions; thank you for the room but I… I wouldn't want to intrude so I'll try to find a place soon."
"Right.. sorry about last night Lucy. If you stay longer it won't happen again." Lucy doesn't respond but Lupus Regina saunters over and smushes herself agains the blonde.
"Oh don't be like that Lucy, we'd love to have you stick around. It would be nice to have another girl around, sometimes you just want some more solidarity between women. Right? Someone to help with hard times and problems that just won't go down." >
"Well I.. I suppose I could stay a week or so… to try and find out what my housing options are." I nod, pointedly ignoring Lupus Regina's actions. If it has the hot blonde stay around us more I'm all for it.
"Great, now sit your cute little butt down and eat, I don't want my cooking going to waste now." >
I see a brief bit of movement behind Lucy and she practiacly jumps in the air.
"EEP! YES MAM!!" Lucy rushes over and starts eating, pausing after her first few rushed bites and looking over at her with awe.
"This is delicious Lupus?"
"I know right, she's truly one of the best things that's ever happened to me.
"HehHeh!" >
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"You don't have to come with me, I mean I can get this stuff by myself."
"Oh no don't worry, I'm happy to give a girl's opinion and its tradition for a guy to carry all the bags right. Besides you said I needed some more as well right." Lupusregina had decided we were helping Lucy stock up on some more clothes and I had gotten caught up in it.
As for her own decison to get some clothes once Lucy realized Lupusregina didn't have to go back to another realm she put forward getting more clothes for her but Lupusregina's maid outfit is better then a lot of other items and she can repair it. Lucy was very insistent on Lupus getting some after seeing the maid do some stretching while commando. >
I certainly wasn't complaining but I also don't want to push Lucy too far.
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"Ah I'm not sure about this one. I mean I like the look but…" >
"No you look fantastic Lucy, doesn't she Master?"
"Lupus is right Lucy. I wouldn't wear that out on a job but for around town you look great." Lucy seems to accept that and then walks back to put on the final outfit Lupus had found for her.
"Lupus please tell me you aren't going to prod her to much more?" The grin i get is all the answer I need.
"Of course not, now if you'll excuse me I saw something I might actually want." I blink but nod and pull out a stack of jewels.
"Sure, I think we can afford an outfit for you." Lupusregina kisses my cheek and walks toward the back of the store as Lucy emerges from the changing stall in her last outfit. >
"Gorgeous." That gets a blush from Lucy as she twirls around to show it off.
"Thank you, I figure having a new dress would be nice and Lupusregina helped me find this one. Speaking of which where did she go?"
"Oh man Lucy you look so good! Check out what I found; isn't it great?" I turn to follow Lupusregina's voice and I'm thanking the Gacha once more. >
"I love it, I gave you enough Jewels?"
"Oh yeah, a little flash of leg didn't hurt either. Course if he tried to touch whats yours … well it wouldn't have gone well for him. Still Lucy, your thoughts."
"It's .. well its a lot but you look great."
"Ahh thank you, well if thats all we should head on back home. I tenderloin in a marinade and it's about time to go in the oven." With the promise of more delicious food to look forward to we paid for our purchases and made our way home.
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"Mmh, that was a good meal. Got to make it up to Lupus later." Honestly things have only gone so well so far because of her and I don't want her to feel underappreciated. I mean I could slap her and she'd probably thank me for it as she healed my broken hand but still.
"Oh don't worry Master, I know how you can make it up to me." I don't get to react before I'm tackled onto the bed and when my vision clears I find a dangerous predator crouched on top of me.
"So, think you can tame this wild beast?" >
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"OH YES!!!" So Lupusregina clearly didn't set up a silencing spell like she said she would. On the one hand I miss steady sleep on the other hand…
"FUCK, LOVE YOU MASTER!!!"
One more week won't hurt, right?
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"DIE YOU FILTHY INTRUDER!!!" That is what wakes me up in the morning, the sound of Lupusregina screaming at someone who broke into the house.
"WOAH!!! WOAH!! CALM DOWN WOLF LADY!! …. Right, Natsu and his lack of boundaries and understanding of not breaking into someones home. For a moment I consider doing nothing but sigh and put that thought aside, I'd rather not have to get major home repairs just yet.
"LUPUS! Stop fighting; Natsu wait in the living room!" Well on the bright side this means one thing; Natsu still wants to form a team and if we're lucky he wants to do the same mission. Quickly getting dressed I head downstairs where Lupus is growling at Natsu and Happy, the cat up on a bookshelf and pressed against the wall. Lucy isn't far behind me and shocked at all get out at Natsu and Happy being in my home this early…. I locked the doors and windows.
"How the hell did you get into my house?"
"I went down the chimney and unlocked it. It's a lot cleaner then the others I've gone down."
"Master, can I please skin these intruders?" I pinch the bridge of my nose and sigh.
"No Lupus, look can you go and make us some breakfast."
"Oh that's kind of you, thanks a lot."
"Aye, can I have fish… EEKKK!!!" My familiar's response to Happy is to float on up and put the edge of her weapon against his throat.
"Invaders will eat what my gracious master allows them to or they can become the ingredients."
"A…aye." Smiling cheerfully at that Lupus heads into the kitchen cheerfully whistling and leaving us three humans and a sobbing Happy in the room.
"She's kind of intense, huh maybe she and Erza would get along."
"Natsu… just what are you doing in my home?"
"Oh I wanted to form a team with you guys."
"Really!" Lucy has stars in her eyes as she leans forward in her seat and slams her hands on the table.
"You want to form a team with us? I mean I get Roxas but why me?"
"Oh well you both are nice and I felt we clicked; plus we get a good mix of power and support between us three and Lupus being a healer is even better…. by the way Roxas what magic do you even use?" Thankfully I came up with a way to explain away the gacha that should be believable.
"It's called Chaos Magic, it's a bit like Celestial Spirit magic in that I have a contract but in this case its with some … thing, system, I don't know just it watches me and if I entertain it or do something it considers worthy it give me abilities, items, familiars." All fear is gone from Happy as he flies down with stars in his eyes.
"So cool, does it give you fish?"
"I mean maybe, it has tiers so they'd be pretty low."
"Sweet, so you three want to join me and Happy in a team? We already have a sweet job picked out for us." Lucy looks at me and the two of us nod, grins slipping onto our faces.
"I'm in!"
"Count me in, you up for it Lupus?" Lupusregina walks into the room, floating trays following her. Two normal ones set themselves in front of Lucy and I, a blackened one still on fire in front of Natsu, and a charred mess right in front of Happy.
"Sure sounds fun, I'm certain will have loads of fun." I laugh at the look on Lupusregina's face when Natsu happily scarfs his down with praise for it while Happy eye's water as he looks at his own plate.
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"So what is the job anyway and what makes you think we're perfect for it?" Natsu swallows his last bite and pulls out a poster; handing it over to us.
"Holy shit that much for a burned book?"
"I know right, plus with Lucy we have an easy in."
"SERIOUSLY!!! You .. you don't want me just for this one job do you." Natsu sharply waves his hand and his eyes take on a serious glare.
"Hell no, like I said I like the both of you. Yeah I grabbed that job because of you but its been up there for a while now."
"Well I guess that's okay. Still are you certain it will work?"
"I mean it's asking for a beautiful blonde maid, all we need is an outfit and you fit the bill. Plus Lupusregina can have you're back."
"Oh yeah I can follow you along all invisible."
"Then why can't we just send you in?" Lupusregina flashes a grin and waves her hands.
"Kind of can't do much while I'm invisible and on top of that I can't read you're all's language. I'd have no idea which one to burn and I'm guessing all of them is the incorrect choice but don't worry I'll make sure you're dressed for success and know how to blend in." On the one hand that's partially true, on the other hand I know this is Lupus playing around; still it's not like this will go anywhere.
[Join a guild team: Bronze Familiar ticket
[THWOMP] - |Common Familiar| 1.6 – Mario - "URNGH" Giant sentient(?) angry boulder creature. You can summon the THWOMP above your targets for him to slam down with strength, or summon him in front of you to act as a wall. If the THWOMP suffers damage, it will be mended over time inside of the gacha.]
Okay living shield that can heal, good enough.
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"Oh come on Lucy you'll look great in this one and I'll be there if this Duke tries anything." I came up to see if Lucy was ready but she and Lupusregina are arguing about something.
"Everything all good up here." Lupus looks at me with a pout and gestures towards Lucy who's clutching a maid outfit close to her chest.
"Come on back me up, Lucy is a gorgeous girl but a little skin goes a long way. She wears that and that Duke be eating out of her hand."
"IT'S A LOT MORE THEN A LITTLE SKIN!!" I sigh and point out the door.
"Lupus, leave us be for a bit." Lupus walks away with a pout but as soon as her face isn't visible to Lucy she winks at me; clearly aware I'm willing to back her play.
"Sorry about her Lucy, look you don't have to wear it if you don't want to. I get Lupusregina's thought process but if it makes you uncomfortable you don't have to wear whatever it is she got. Although please be aware she'd never let anything happen to you." Lucy looks at me for a second before looking at the ground.
"No I get it; its just… I don't know if I can make it work." That gets a snort out of me.
"Lucy you're easily one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, you could make a trashcan look good." A blush spreads on Lucy's face and she looks down at the outfit before nodding and running back into her room with a determined look on her face. Heading downstairs I find Lupus and Natsu waiting on us; Happy having left to buy a fish and rent a carriage.
"She ready?"
"Shouldn't be but a minute." Lupusregina grins as the sounds of footsteps on the stairs fills the room and my gaze goes that way as well. If i could do so discretely I'd be scratching my maid's ears right now.
"I.. I'm at your service Master, is there anything I can do for you?" >
Lupus 'wolf' whistles while Natsu looks on without a care. I give Lucy a thumbs up and flash her a grin.
"You look great Lucy; with you as our front woman there's no way we can fail."
[Convince Lucy to don a more revealing outfit: Bronze Item ticket
[Butchers Bag of Infinite Meat] - |Common Item| 1.7 - A bag containing a limitless amount of fresh meat inside of itself, you can only take 100kg of meat out of it every 24 hours, it contains meat from all mundane animals from earth in all cuts, all of it clean, not ethically sourced. Just plunge your hand into the bag of meat think of what you want and ignore the implication of infinite meat and its source.]
Well it will save money if i'm going to be on a team with Natsu.
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You know, I really have to admire the balls on Kaby. This is very much a Tazuna situation and if we were so inclined we could have him working hard labor in a mine to pay us back given he can not afford the the millions he's promising us. It's like the one thing the council always backs a guild over because they don't want pissed off mages. Still I don't say anything as we walk away from the small villa he's borrowing.
"Right so you all noted something was off about all that."
"Huh.. well his clothes looked kind of shabby but I just thought it could be a favorite suit."
"Oh yeah not a thing in there smelled like him." Lucy stares at him and Lupusregina nods in agreement.
"Dang… wait so does this mean we should call the council? I mean putting up jobs you can't pay for his illegal right?" Natsu laughs it off and keeps walking while I say my reasoning.
"I mean I think a warning to him when all is said and done is appropriate but honestly I'm too curious about why he'd risk so much to burn one book that's probably some vanity piece."
"I guess; his last name sounded familiar to me though. I just can't place it." I leave her to focus on that and we soon arrive at the mansion of Everlue and while the Natsu, Happy and I wait in the bushes Lupusregina is invisible and flying closely next to Lucy.
"So what do you want to do while we wait?" I look at Natsu and shrug.
"Nothing we can do I think, don't want to be caught off guard if we need to act. No way he doesn't have a few guards at least."
"Good point .. still theres no way.."
'CRACK!'
"….Okay what am I looking at?" Natsu's dumbfounded look is completely understandable. Virgo just looks so unnatural in this form she's been made to take and soon after her appearance Everlue arrives and thing follow canon. Geez they are even more unsettling in person.
"Run along ugly! I have not place in my abode for such an off-putting creature." Everlue and his maids dive back into the ground leaving Lucy alone and looking furious. >
"U..ugly!!" Stomping our way Lucy reaches us and then keeps moving further into the treeline.
"Oh I'll show that old man; whats the plan?!"
"Plan T of course."
"Aye! Take them by storm!"
"Ohh I like your style. Don't worry Lucy I'll get in another couple licks for you."
"What no! We just need to burn the book, and maybe some other stuff, but still!"
"Well no time like the present, lets get going now. Teehee!" Lupusregina picks up Lucy and Me and Happy grabs Natsu. Lucy grasps her skirt and keeps in down as we rise.
"Woah, let me change first."
"No time, don't want to give them time to wonder about that blonde uggo after all." I faceplam at Happy's remark.
"Ignore him Lucy, we do want to do this fast though."
"Fffinnne."
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The sounds of explosions rings throughout the background as we wonder around the mansion snagging whatever valuables we spot and letting Lupus hide them away in her inventory. We are not walking away from this with nothing to show for it and while we're at it I make sure to snag a couple interesting papers that Everlue certainly wouldn't want falling into the authorities hands.
"Dang it, I can't find Daybreak anywhere and there's so many books!" >
I tear my eyes away from the sight and go back to looking over the top of Everlue's desk.
"What are you looking under there for?"
"I figured there might be a hidden safe down here and if the book is valuable enough to burn Everlue would hide it." Fair point and I won't complain about the view. Wait a second… is that what I think it is! No.. no way someone could be this stupid… yep he is that stupid. >
That idiot left his key behind; I mean I knew the mage didn't have to always hold them after the summoning but taking it off their person. Hmm question is what to do with it; I mean I could take it myself but on the other hand Lucy would feel pretty betrayed if I snagged a key of her signature magic. I look back at Lucy whose examining the bookshelves. >
Yeah not risking it; I'll give it too her later after this is over. I put the key in my pocket and get an alert
[Obtain Key of the Maiden: Gold Item Ticket
[Modified Compound V] - |Rare Item| - The Boys - Upon consuming this, the drinker will gain a random ability from the Gold Gacha that they can use even when in ability storage.]
Oh hell yeah, another ability I always have access to! As soon as I get the chance I'm drinking that down.
"Hey I found it!"
"Really; that's awesome! Any idea why it's so valuable or Kaby wants it burned?" Lucy looks back at me while pointing at the book on the shelf.
"No but something is off about it, just let me read it real quick and I'll find out. Plus its written by Kemu Zaleon and I never heard about it before. He's my all-time favorite author and I've never heard of this one before; i know we're supposed to burn it but still, pretty please?" I laugh and wave her off.
"No need for the puppy dog eyes Lucy, Kaby can't pay us so he can't complain if you read it before you we burn it."
"Awesome; I have some Gale Force glasses on me so just… AHHH!!" I'm moving as soon as Lucy grabs the book and a blinding light flashes.
"Lucy are you o..kay?" Well I'll give Everlue this; he had good taste in traps at least. >
"P..please get me loose Roxas… the rope is…" I'm already on it and cutting the rope off her as she whimpers from the rope's placement. At least her stuff is sitting on a table nearby so she doesn't have to track down something new to wear.
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"NGGH! What kind of pervy trap was that?!" >
Lucy was remaining still while Lupus and I poked around and checked for any more traps, not even moving towards her clothes till we were sure enough they were safe. Lupus had stored the ropes in her inventory and was now going over the books, snagging some here and there based upon how Lucy had reacted to them earlier.
Natsu had come in earlier, dragging a burned Everlue and two mercenaries behind him but had quickly backed out when Lucy screamed at him to get out. Pretty sure he and Happy went to raid the kitchen.
"Honestly I'm just glad it was nonlethal and tuned properly. I don't want to think what it could have been." That gets a shiver from Lucy; I'm sure her imagination can come up with plenty of horrible alternatives.
"Well I'm not finding anything, you catch anything Master?"
"No, looks like it was one trap for the whole bookshelf … or he set it up for other reasons." Which I'd rather not think about given what his tastes were.
"Uggh, okay out. I'm going to get dressed and read this book."
"Sounds good; I've going to go find a Communication Lacrima. Some of these papers will make the Rune Knights very interested." Heading out the door with Lupusregina I take the chance to down my vial of Compound V; horrible taste.
[[Rewind] - MHA - Rewind allows you to build a stockpile of energy for as long as it is slotted in an active ability slot by taking a portion of your natural energy regeneration. You can use this stockpile to rewind the effects of time on target; the more powerful a target is in relation to you, the more of the more energy you have to expend to rewind them, and less to rewind weaker targets. It takes more energy to rewind resisting targets. Rewind cannot affect immaterial such as Soul, Energy or Mind. By default the stockpiles manifests as a horn on the users head.]
Oh hell yeah; this might be budget Ultear but that isn't something to scoff at; the ability to always rewind time on something. Still I reject the horns out of caution; no need to risk being accused of being a demon. No macgruffins getting broken, easy repair jobs, and so many other applications. I hold my hand out to a crack on the wall and try it out, rewinding time and watching the crack close. I can instantly feel the meger energy pool attached to Rewind drain and promise myself to not touch it unless necessary.
I'm willing to admit the door behind me looks tempting, the gorgeous girl behind it having captured my attention full force. The angel on my shoulder looks at me with judgement while the shoulder devil eggs me on.
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Fuck it; you only live … well twice in my case but still. Easing up by the door I crack it open, the well-oiled hinges sliding open without a sound as I crack the door open and take a peek inside and listen as Lucy talks to herself while she dresses. Lupusregina merely grins at me and walks off to go find a communication lacrima.
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"Damm that bastard…." >
"Of all the traps… fuck Roxas got a full view." >
"Then again I suppose it's not so bad. He doesn't seem like the type to hold it over someone's head." >
"At least I know I still got it; the look in his eye made it clear." >
"Hmm feels weird if I don't have it all on." >
"I wonder if I should keep this outfit … he clearly likes maids. Nope; don't get ahead of yourself Lucy." >
Seeing her almost finished I close the door quietly and back up, moving down the hall and waiting nearby for her to come out.
[Peek on a girl without getting caught: Bronze Trait Ticket
[Nothing] - |Trash Trait| - Literally just nothing, it's simply impressive that you got this unlucky. ]
You know if it wasn't for the fact I've already been incredibly blessed this day I might just scream. Thankfully I can't focus on this bit of bad luck for too long as Lucy walks out with a smile on her face.
"Oh you waited?"
"Wanted to make sure I was close incase we missed something. Now shall I escort the lady to the parlor while Lupus finds a communication Lacrima" I offer her my arm and she takes it with a blush but grins back at me and plays along.
"Certainly good sir."
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[Everyone gets 125,100 jewels.
Successfully rob a man under the nose of the authorities: Advantage Silver Item Ticket
Acquire 50,000 jewels: Bronze Random Ticket
Acquire 100,000 jewels: Advantage Bronze Random Ticket
Bring Down A Ducal House: Gold Trait Ticket ]
You know what; this makes the fact we can't collect the 2 million Jewels reward even more okay by my standards. The others are happy with their share of the loot and I got these tickets so I'm good.
"Man you guys did great, this team was the best idea I've had in a while."
"Aye, oh so much fish we can buy." I nod and look at Lucy.
"Agreed, and great job getting the book to show its true message." She sighs and leans back in her seat.
"I'm just glad you got the Rune Knights to look over the papers and book before arresting us. Still you're sure we won't get in trouble for the looting?" Oh yes the looks on their faces.
"They missed a criminal like him operating practically in plain sight; speaking up about noticing something now isn't going to help their case when people start questioning how they missed this." Still I probably won't be too popular among them; ehh fuck the Rune Knights its ticket rolling time.
[The Straw Hat - Item - Trash (0.7) - One Piece - Holds a lot of sentimental value to a certain sun god but not much material value.
or
[Riptide] - |Uncommon Item| 2.2 - Percy Jackson - Riptide is the sword of the demigod son of Poseidon made of Celestial bronze. Making it exceptionally durable and sharp while being unable to hurt anything or anyone mundane. In addition it is able to switch between the form of a pen and a sword at will for you to decide which is stronger. Boosts the power of water affinity when used as a focus.
[Reservoir] - |Uncommon Trait| 2.8 - Your energy reserves and recovery speed are greater than what most would consider average.
[Edible Fluids] - |Common Trait| 1.2 - Somehow, in some way, your bodily fluids such as sweat, saliva, blood, and ejaculate, are nutritionally and calorically dense while also being very healthy. They are also taste surprisingly good. Consuming your own fluids does nothing for you.
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[Intermediate Hand-to-Hand Combat] - |Uncommon Skill| 2.5 - You are a seasoned fighter, you know how to move your body to hurt people and can pick up most martial arts far faster than other people. You would completely thrash the average man in a fight.
[Blessing of Hestia] - |Rare Trait| 3.2 - You are a child blessed by Hestia, the goddess of Health. You have resistance to all mental effects and negative ailments. Your body is way healthier and people feel more comfortable around you due to the natural aura you have around you.]
Riptide is obvious and hand to hand is probably is good call. Fairy Tail is the guild where everyone is pretty much capable of casting Fist. It's a long ride back and we all end up taking a nap on the way back but we soon arrive at the guild and fill Makarov in on what happened.
"I see, well I don't like him lying but I think you three did the right thing and I've just gotten word from the council; this is to be treated as an A class quest given just how much or a rot Everlue was upon society. So that's a win in my book and this was first real mission the two of you had with us and that means IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!! LETS HEAR IT FOR LUCY AND ROXAS EVERYONE!!!"
"GREAT JOB!!!!"
"NOW BREAK OUT THE BOOZE; LET'S PARTY!!!!"
"HELL YA!!
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"Wow, this is quite the party." I agree with Lucy as the crowd in front of us; handing her a pint of I grabbed and holding my own up.
"Yeah but sounds like that's just a perk of being in Fairy Tail. Here's to us and our new family!" Lucy stares at me and a hint of a blush before grinning wildly and bumps her drink against mine.
"Cheers!"
"Master Roxas I got what you asked for!!" I grin as Lupusregina comes over; having left to 'go buy' something and take the full sack from her and look over at Mirajane. >
"Hey Mirajane can you get me a large basket?"
"Oh sure, just give me a second." Handing the drinks in her hands over to the ones that ordered them she gets behind the bar and pulls out a large basket with a cloth lining and places it by me on the bar.
"PRIME MEAT FOR EVERYONE ON ME!!!" Flipping the Bag of Infinite Meat into the basket and watch 220 pounds of the best Wagyu beef possible pour into the basket. A dozen men jump on Natsu to keep him from running over and another round of cheers fills the air as two kitchen workers come back and take the basket into the kitchen.
"Well that was kind of you; are you certain you can afford it though?"
"Don't worry; I'm a merchant's kid. I know how to get a good deal and that barely impacted my finances."
"Well thank you then. It's always nice to see a member chip in like this. Mwah." >
[Get a kiss on the cheek from Mirajane: Bronze Skill Ticket
[Intermediate Blade Weapon Mastery] - |Uncommon Skill| 2.3 - You are fairly skilled in handling bladed instruments and weapons such as swords and daggers. You know how to effectively move your body and weapon to make good use of it, being able to match most practitioners in skill and finesse.]
Nope, not even all the death glares being sent my way can ruin my mood. A kiss from a pretty girl and an excellent roll. Still as Mirajane pulls away I note that she is heading back behind the bar and realize she's actually still on a shift and not just helping out.
"Hey don't you want to join in on the fun?" Mirajane sighs and waves it off.
"Sadly we're missing a worker today and I can't leave the others short staffed." I look over at Lupus and she give me a thumbs up with a grin.
"Don't you worry then; I'll take your shift." Lupus pipes up and grins at Mirajane who looks surprised.
"Oh I couldn't do that to you; you deserve to enjoy the party."
"Nah, I'm happier working. Besides if you're a member of Master's guild then that means I should help you out at well. So get out there and enjoy yourself."
"Well thank you; I suppose it wouldn't hurt if your sure. Still I can pay you?"
"Nah Master will owe me one and that's good enough."
"Yeah don't worry Mirajane, Lupusregina can handle it and I'll compensate her later." The uncertainty finally leaves her face and with a smile Mirajane heads over to her brother to cheer him on in a arm wrestling tournament that sprung up.
"Hey Lucy; lets go introduce ourselves to everyone." I barely
"Great Idea! Let's get out there and mingle!" Someone has a pep in their step, stil I'm happy to follow her as she drags me out into the floor and we begin the rounds of introductions from the gunslinging duo of Bisca and Alzack to the artist Reedus. All of them are kind and welcoming and only make the Guild even more amazing. Eventually we spot a blue haired girl sitting in the corner reading and Lucy recognizes her book.
"Oh is that Winds of Avarice? I love that book." Ahh and now two friends get to meet for the first time.
"Yeah, its one of mine as well. My name is Levy, its a pleasure to meet our newest members. So you like to read as well?" >
"Yeah, I love the side story collection to the Winds of Avarice as well, shame its so rare."
"I know, I've never found a copy. Do you have one?" Lucy looks panicked for a second but calms down quickly.
"No, I read it in someone's library once. Still I remember it pretty well and it fills in a couple gaps in the main story." I think I remember this one actually.
"Right, wasn't that the one were the printing press got destroyed by a earthquake and the manuscripts were lost? The book was published after the author died; I remember my parents making a nice penny off a copy once .. it was … The Breezes of Life right?"
"Yeah thats the one."
"Oh I got that Master." I look over at Lupusregina whose walking by; trays in hand and every man lapping the image up. >
"Really?"
"Yeah it was one of the books I grabbed in that nasty old man's place. Hold out your hand." I do so and the book plops out of her inventory into mine.
"I kept a few since I knew Lucy liked to read and we needed more stuff for the house." With that done Lupusregina gets back to handing out drinks and I turn to find Levy staring at me. Shrugging I hand the book over to her.
"Here, you can borrow it for as long as you'd like." Levy jumps up from her seat and I swear I see stars in her eyes. >
"REALLY!! OH THANK YOU!!!" Levy give me a hug before snatching the book up and immediately starting to read it. Lucy looking at me with a grin.
"Mind if I leave you here? It's been a while since I got to discuss literature with someone."
"Have a good time; you have the spare key I gave you?"
"Yeah, have fun." Lucy takes a seat next to Levy and I return to the bar and get some water along with a piece of Wagyu… oh man that it great..
"Well hello there Mr Meat; got to say that stuff was delicious. If you're that good at picking out meat I might have to see what your alcohol tastes are." >
I look over and see that Cana had taken the seat next to me.
"It's Cana right?"
"Got it; and you're the new wonder star Roxas. You actually went on a mission with Natsu and kept the destruction minimal."
"I mean the hall of the mansion was wreaked."
"Minimal then and that was after stopping those slavers with no damage. Keep it up and you just might become the Master's favorite. So want a round or are you sticking with water?" She sounds amused at the thought and I grin as she gulps down her current tanker.
"Just keeping myself properly hydrated; bartender can I get two glasses of Minstrel Ale, preferably from the years xxxx to xxxx."
"Oh you do know your stuff."
"Parents traded in all sorts of stuff so I picked up a few things. Plus there was a really good liquor store nearby and the owner was happy to walk me through this stuff when I did deliveries over there."
"Nice, heres to you and the blonde joining our little family of crazies!"
"I'll drink to that!"
Clink!!
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I do not try to match Cana drink for drink; there in lies the way to a destoyed liver. Seeing her put all them down is something and makes the fact she can keep her body looking like it does all the more impressive. >
"Mmh okay that hit the spot. Now then Roxas, how's a game of poker sound to you?
"Huh, sounds like it could be fun. Who would play?"
"Oh you let me round of the gang, go secure a table for me will you?" With that she gets up and walks away, again the fact she manages to not stumble in the slightest is something to behold.
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Grabbing a table is easy, it's even in a private room so we won't have behind with Levy and Mirajane following her, the former rather meekly and the latter with a gleam of excitement in her eye.
"Tch, so many cowards. Gray ran off as soon as I mentioned Poker and non of the others but these two came along." Levy pouts at Cana.
"Only because you promised you won't mention you know what."
"Oh don't worry Levy it'll be fun. It's been a while since I got to cut loose." And just like that I found myself in a game of poker with three of fairy tail's loveliest ladies in a private room.
One completely confident and smug; grinning as she deals the first hand. >
One looking happy to be here but I remember the way she can be. >
And one looking nervous as all get out. >
"So then Roxas, ladies, how about we up the ante. Clothes are chips, each worth a 10k and none of the shoes and socks crap, actual clothes only." All of us stare at Cana as she sports a shiteating grin at her proposal.
"What!" Levy cries out as Mirajane looks on with a frown and as much as I'd love where this could go I do not want to be in the firing line.
"Okay I was just told this would be poker; want that out there and if you two aren't comfortable with it I don't want you two feeling uncomfortable. Now I would love a game of poker if you want to stay." I flash them a grin and gesture to the chips that apparently Cana had no intention to using.
"We could stick with money or maybe favors if you'd prefer but I really don't want the party to end on a sour note." Levy calms down and nods while Mirajane looks me over and then smiles, a blush on her face… how many has she had to drink? >
"Huh, you know what I like the sound of that. Okay Cana I'm in; we can do your strip poker and the winner gets a favor from the loser. Given the clothing disparity lets say us ladies each put one trinket and footwear is all one item; should give us five rounds minimum if someone is particularly lucky."
"Mirajane!" Levy looks at the retired S-rank in shock and gets a devilish grin in return.
"Oh come on Levy live a little, besides Roxas here is clearly gentleman enough that he won't spread tales. Especially if he knows what's good for him."
"I like living and thats on top of you being my fellow guild members. Still Levy you can leave if you want to." Levy looks at the three of us and gives a slow nod and plops back down.
"Okay; fine I could use a little extra cash. No recordings though!"
"Hell no!"
"Of course not!"
"Never even crossed my mind." Cana, Mirajane, and I reassure Levy that won't happen and with that settled we're all in and looking over our cards again.
"Heh read them and weep!" Cana lays out a straight flush and the three of us lay down our cards. Mirajane the clear loser with only a pair of sixes.
"Oh well, looks like I'm the first to lose; here we go." With that Mirajane takes off her necklace and sets it aside. >
"I … I raise another article of clothing." Levy calls out and we look at her in surprise; bold move. I nod and agree; confident in my hand.
"Okay I'm in."
"I have to fold, I got nothing." Cana reveals her hand which is only a two pair.
"If you're sure Levy."
"I.. I am." Oh this was a poorly thought out bluff and it's clear but Mirajane shows no mercy.
"Full house." Levy whimpers and lays out her hand of a high card and I deliver the closer.
"Sorry Mirajane but I win. Hearts beat Diamonds." I lay out my full house and Mirajane pouts at her loss and gulps down a beer; Cana doing the same and Levy clearing getting some down for liquid courage. With a mental signal Lupusregina pops up and after calming everyone down and promising she'd keep quiet (I'd make sure of it) she's allowed to keep bringing refills in.
"Okay, here we go." >>>
And thus Levy looses two articles at once and falls behind, clearing unknowing that the show she gave us. I look away and Mirajane coughs.
"Levy."
"Hu.. EEP!" >
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Cana (59), Mira (13), Levy (19)
Not great on Levy's part either
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"Oh poo, my turn to lose the shoes then." >>
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Cana (74), Mira (56), Levy (Nat 77)
Nat 77 from Levy gets her a win and loses her debuff for three hands.