Chapter 24: From love to chaos
It took actual hours for her to recover, I spent the whole time hugging her and caressing her hair, it actually felt good, smooth and silky…maybe the action was more appropriate for lovers but…who cares? She isn't gonna complain judging by that scary number in bond
-…You finally came back…
-Yeah…after all…I had a promise to keep
-!!!
-So…here I am
"Leona"
"?! (Error!)"
-What the?! Master what have you done?!
[Uh…I…]
But right after Monica spoke, I felt something soft on my lips, I was left in complete confusion for a few seconds, when I regained my ability to see reality, I saw Leona who had her eyes closed, it felt wonderful…soft…warm…
So…this is my first kiss huh?
She backed away a few seconds later, blushing and looking at me, I couldn't answer before she went for it again and I reciprocated…I…I couldn't think anymore, too caught up in the soft feeling and the slight taste of cherry…
I lost track of time, I don't know how long we spent like this, maybe it was minutes? Maybe it was hours? Dunno, I loved it regardless…I never knew something this simple could feel so incredible…
"Leona"
"?! (…I love you Eric…)"
She hugged my neck and I fell on my back, she was on top of me now, no change in either of our actions, dunno how long it was before our tongues got involved, the kiss suddenly got sloppy due to our lack of experience, the only reason we stopped was because of our need to breathe
-…
-…
No words were needed, we wanted to continue but…
You know what? Screw it, it's still early morning!
I started it this time and she happily reciprocated, her hands now were exploring my body, yet I kept mine to her back, if I push it here, we may end up doing something that can't be taken back, it's too early for the both of us!
Honestly, I am all up for it but…I lack the required… "Equipment" to prevent a disaster for us both…and even then…I want her to be at least 18, 2 years will be painful to wait but…for her sake more than mine
I had to stop her hand
-…Why?
-…Too early
-…Who cares?
-…9 months care
-…No…that?
-Unfortunately
-…Shame…can't you magic one?
-That's…I don't know how…
-…Is that so?
-Unfortunately
-…I can feel you are ready
-That's your fault
She smiled softly
-I am glad
-…Yeah, I guess you would be huh?
-…Hm…Eric?
-Yes?
-…I love you
You really want me to lose it huh?
I kissed her, this time a fast kiss and said
-I love you too
"Leona"
"💙 (1st Lover)"
1st?
-It is inevitable, at least your feelings are honest here
[Of course they are, after living together for such a while, the moment she attacked, I couldn't fight back against my own heart]
-…Congratulations master
[You ok Monica?]
-Yeah, sorry about that
[No issue]
Leona smiled happily before then asking
-…What about Zelda?
-?
-Or Samus?
-…Huh?
-…Oh well
She hugged me and gently laid on my chest
-I don't mind as long as you love me…
-…Always
-…Good
Eventually, the door was knocked on
-Leona! Are you awake? Come have breakfast!
Aunt Hilda!
-…One second!
-Ah certainly
We both got up and fixed our clothes, then I went to the door, Leona nodded with a small smile so I opened the door, aunt Hilda was left stunned for a second before I smiled
-Long time no see aunt Hilda
-Eric…? Is that you…?
-Yeah, it's been a while huh?
-It's really you…
She hugged me, a warm feeling emerged from it, so I hugged back, after a bit, she let go
-Everyone will be so delighted to see you again my boy…
-Then, may I?
-Please, Leona come too
When I entered, the first person who I saw was Link, he now was exactly like I remembered him, his appearance during breath of the wild, his eyes went wide before getting up and looking at me, likely unable to believe it, I smiled
-Sorry I took so long brother
He smiled and hugged me, I responded with my own and this one only lasted for a few seconds, he stepped back still looking delighted
-Welcome back, brother…
-I am back!
Hilda looked very surprised to see Link speak before Zelda walked out of her room with Impa
-Mom, is breakfast don-
-What's up sis- Eric?
I smiled and raised my hand
-Hey you two
They were left petrified in their spot
-I am ba-
And then both tackled me to the ground
-…Welcome back…
-IDIOT! IDIOT!! IDIOT!!!!!
While Impa kept her cool despite tearing up, Zelda just exploded while wailing and insulting me, I know she didn't mean any of those but still…I feel awful for making them experience this…
While Impa was able to calm down, Zelda was inconsolable, so I decided to play my special card against her
I began playing Zelda's lullaby in my ocarina, that calmed her down but she didn't fall asleep, instead, something else happened
-…
-Better?
-…5 years…
-Hm?
-I have been waiting to hear that song again for 5 years…
Her hands shifted from hugging my back to my neck
-Zelda?
-Please Eric…never leave me again…please…
-…Of course
-Promise?
-....Promise
I debated whether or not to promise something like that since there is a good chance I may break it but…I can't say no to her now…she was so happy she gave me a brilliant smile even through her tears
-You promised…
-…That I did
-Hm…
And then she promptly fell asleep on me
-…Now what?
-Let her sleep, it has been a while since she slept so happily after all
-…Only for now…
Link merely gave me a small prayer sign and went back to the table to eat while Hilda just smiled at us both
-…Where is uncle Rhoam?
-Busy in Laruto, he should be back by the time KoF happens, we promised to go cheer on you after all
-Wonderful! Thanks everyone!
I spent most of the daylight with them, just telling them of all the things I experienced and the adventures I went on, I of course warned Athena I might not show up today, she was understanding thankfully, so that is how I spent the day, once it was night, I bade farewell to everyone
Honestly, seeing how hard Impa, Zelda and Link are trying, I can only wonder how far they will go in this life, I went back home with Leona who wanted to show me something
So once in our home, she attacked yet again kissing me greedily, it was rather surprising to see her act like this but…I like it to be honest
After she let go, she said
-…Now…close your eyes
-Aight
I kept them closed for a bit before she then said
-Open them
Realizing the echo in her voice I did, she now had red hair and her iris was red, but the pupil was there and she was still smiling gently, I laughed
-You did it! You actually did it!!
-Over the last 5 years I had a lot of practice…all to make sure, I could stay with you…
-…Leona…
-Is this good enough?
"Leona (Blood Riot)"
"Rank: SS"
"Age: 16"
"Strength: SS"
"Agility: SS+
"Magic: S-"
"Endurance: SS-"
"Charisma: SSS+"
"Luck: SS-"
"Perception: SS"
Holy fucking shit! She is stronger than me!!
-…Ha…you are stronger than me…
-Then!
-I will be relying on you from now on Leo-
I was tackled to the ground
…
…
-Truly a sinful man
-Hey Freyja…
-Had fun?
-Yeah…how long has it been here? 2 months?
-Incorrect, it has been longer, open your eyes and you may be able to see
I did and I smiled, that, was the Freyja I knew from before
-Well hello beautiful, what happened?
-Time passed and my face changed, but these eyes you love so much remained the same
-Indeed, full of life and kindness…I truly do love them
-Saying things like that will make girls misunderstand you know?
-I have always just been honest…guess this is the price I pay
-From what I saw? A lot of girls will be like that Leona, can you care for them all?
-You are acting as if I will accept them all
-You will, after what I have seen about you? You would rather get your legs crushed, your skin flailed and your entire body shatter, before letting even one friend suffer
-Am I honored to hear such high praise?
-You shouldn't be
-Shame
-…Are you going to be ok?
-I am a tough fella, since I am gonna be dumb, I gotta be tough
She giggled
-No matter how many mortals I see, you never cease to amaze me…
-Am I that unique?
-Indeed, you are
-So…tell me, how long has it been?
-2 years
-…Why the time dilation?
-Not sure, but I believe it has to do with this realm rather than yours…
-Well, I am here now, let's do something about it, I don't like it when my friends and I are forced to live different lives by obligation rather than choice
-So if I never wanted to see you again, you would accept it?
-…I mean, it's your choice, I would be sad, hell, devastated, and I would try to change your mind but…if you are certain of that choice…I could only accept it
-…It would hurt huh?
-Far too much
-…I see
I got up and began exploring around with Monica's help
-She is right master, there is an anomaly in this realm…to the north, far north
[What's there?]
-I dunno…but it's strong
[…Ok]
I told Freyja and she summoned her 3 fairies, and once they saw me, they nearly broke into tears before tackling me all at once
-You're back!
-BIG BRO!!
-HOW DARE YOU TAKE SO LONG!!!
Yeah Plumeria was pissed at me, weakly hitting my chest as I hugged them
-…Sorry…there seems to be an anomaly that is crushing the time we have, extending it or shortening it
The moment they heard that, they got off and looked pissed, it was also better for me that way since…now they look like how I remember them in my last world, and their figures are now tempting, so being 3 by all of them at once is actually a weapon against me
Tragically, I can no longer maintain my mind in order, it shows that I am a healthy dude but…it's a massive bother seeing as all my female friends are drop dead gorgeous! How am I supposed to focus like this?!
Plumeria seemed to have realized it, but instead of disgust like she showed originally, there was another reaction
"Plumeria"
"380 Danger! (He does see me as a woman…)"
Uh…ok, whatever
As we moved north, I spoke to the girls, one by one I got them to tell me what they have been doing over the last 2 years, Triandra was the first as she emotionlessly told me that she has begun giving nightmares to mortals she dislikes due to what they have done, she seems to find them…distasteful
-So nightmares huh?
-Indeed, mortals have such evil thoughts and desires, I merely give them a glimpse of what is like to be on the other side
-Fair enough…
-Are you bothered Eric? You shouldn't be, unlike all those mortals, you are a kind man, I would never cause you any nightmares
-I know
I patted her head causing her to blush
-…I would never do anything to hurt you…
The blush on her face and the fact that she grabbed my hand smiling happily is more than enough proof that the numbers on the bond are not lies
Peony on the other hand kept her happy attitude and claimed that she enjoyed giving happy dreams to people and she especially liked children
-Really? Kids?
-They are so cute and full of energy! Do you not like them big bro?
-I like them, but, I don't think I would be the best influence around them
-Why not?
-I am a warrior Peony, you remember don't ya? I tend to get violent when defending others, my actions may scare them…
-…I think you would be a great father
-If only, still, I am glad you are enjoying yourself
-Of course! And besides…
-Yes?
-…Some day, I'd like to have kids of my own
…If you look at me like that, while blushing, you are not being subtle
-Should I show you?
[…Screw it]
"Peony"
"350 Danger! (If it's Eric…)"
I am gonna have a sheer heart attack…
Finally, I spoke to Plumeria who told me that she had been handling the Lewd dreams of mortals, she found them absolutely disgusting, since all of them were only based on appearance and no love, even a few of those dreams were…unpleasant to think about
-Why not change division?
-I don't hate it, it's disgusting, but I am able to change it at will you know?
She gave me a sadist smile and I understood
-How many wet dreams did you turn into nightmares?
-A lot Eric, a lot
Finally, I spoke to Freyja and asked how things have been since we last saw each other, she smiled sweetly
-Like you said, my face changed, but my eyes never did, and thus, I could see what you meant when you called other residents mobs
-Eh?
-Remember those people that were attacking me when we met?
-How could I forget?
-Well the men proposed to me and the girls tried to become my friends
-Oh, the hypocrisy
-You don't seem surprised
-How could I be? Before your eyes were your most beautiful feature, now your entire body matches them, I ain't surprised
-…Not only them, but a lot more, all those people who treated me so horribly now changed their tunes, they were now nice and wouldn't stop complimenting me, specially my eyes
-Was I wrong?
-…Eric
-Yes?
-I hate them
-I am not surprised, you have every right to
-They are such shallow and selfish individuals I feel disgust when I have to acknowledge them, even though brother has told me I don't have to, if I do, I can help him
-Don't get carried away and accept a request from them
-Never, as I said before, I hate them, and if it wasn't for brother, they would all be dead
-Jeez…all right, fair enough
-…You aren't scared?
-You plan to kill me?
-NO!
-Then why should I be? I am not a saint Freyja, if they die, it's their fault for hurting you
-…I see…
Alas, I tried to tell them about the day I had but
-You don't need to big bro!
-Eh? Why?
-! Sis-
-Because we constantly watch your life when we have time!
The other 3 froze while Peony answered honestly
-Is that right? What did you see?
-Like how you saved your friend Samus, how you showed everyone up in a music festival, how you trained against your friends, the fight with that Goenitz jerk! That evil Mundus guy! We have seen it all
-Oh, so everything huh?
-It was a good way to pass the loneliness when you weren't here…
I began patting Peony's head but I glared at the others
-We'll talk about it later, did you see my day?
-We saw how you kissed Leona today!
-…I see…
-Say big bro?
-Yes?
-How did it feel?
-…Pardon?
-To kiss her! How did it feel? We saw you making expressions we never saw before! So I got curious
These girls…
-So they did spy on you…remarkable
[I swear to Hylia…]
I sighed
-It…it feels wonderful, but kissing is something you should only do with the one you love, it is a very special gesture you know?
-Really? So I should only do it with someone I truly love?
-Yeah, but not fraternal love, Romantic love you understand?
-Mou…I am not a child big bro! I know what you mean! This kiss is not something I would do with Triandra
-Ok, you did get it
-Indeed
I smiled delighted that she got it but-
-?!
-...….Huh...….Tasty
This-I-YOU!
-Since I love you big bro Eric, its fine right?
-You-
-Hm!
Gah! Why is SHE the aggressive one?! Our walk has completely stopped as the other 3 are watching in total shock, what do I do in this situation?!
She ain't stopping either! Hell, she is greedy! Only after a bit did she stop
-…Huh…I see why she was so engrossed
-…Y-You…
-If you didn't like it, you could have pushed me away
-I did like it, how could I not?! But for mercy sake Peony! Are you sure about this?!
-Of course big bro! After all, you have a big heart! I know you will love me too!
She is too damn sunny…
-But first let's deal with this situation, then we can talk about it ok?
She then casually linked her arm with mine and landed, placed her head against my shoulder and began walking again
-Well, shall we?
We just kept walking, now Peony being openly affectionate while the others just watched in disbelief
-When did sis learn that?!
-…Tch…I lost the lead…
-So, aggressive huh?
Ignoring it!
After some more walking and conversation, we finally reached the place that had the anomaly
-Ok, we are close, Peony, let go and prepare for trouble
Their magic should be strong enough to help out
As we approached the place, I immediately realized the problem
-Uh…Freyja…that's not normal right?
-No…not by a long shot
The place had some sort of barrier, like a dome that was unnatural and space looked distorted…
[Monica?]
-…Shit
[!]
-Reincarnator master, it's a reincarnator
[Ah…I guess it was only a matter of time before I found one huh?]
I sighed audibly
-Any ideas Eric?
-One, I hope to be wrong, but if I am not, get ready for a fight
I got close to the barrier and went in
…
…
Lady Freyja and Eric look worried, Triandra has her usual frown while Peony has an unusual look of worry, honestly, according to what I have seen, Eric only gets worried when it's something dangerous like Ridley or Mundus…
"By virtue of the godess Erizabeth, the truth shall now be revealed"
What? What truth?
"Don't be swayed by auras, listen to the truth"
As that appeared, we arrived at the center of the unnatural dome, there, was a man, should be 17, devastatingly handsome too, a bit more than Eric, he has red hair and golden eyes, and for some reason…I felt attracted to him…
{Ha! They came themselves?! Perfect! My aura should break that bond they have!}
What?!
I immediately looked aside and noticed that the others did the same, only Eric was glaring
[Who is this guy? What power does he hold?…Asides from time manipulation…]
! That's Eric's voice! But…he didn't speak…is this the truth?
Eric seems to have an idea of who he is though…
-You have arrived at long last! I was wondering how much more damage you wanted me to cause!
-What?
-Come on man! Don't play dumb! I told you I wanted Plumeria and Triandra! You even gave them the appropriate names!
-Names? Eric, what is he talking about?
-I don't-
-You brought them to this dome! The deal is complete Eric! Those 2 are mine now!
[What is he talking about?]
{Tch…the bond hasn't suffered any damage yet? Time to crank up the pressure!}
Bond…?
?!
All of a sudden me and Triandra were caught up in chains, I was unable to break them or even use my magic! What is this?!
"Don't look directly into his eyes, he has a powerful charm ability"
!!
The chains brought me and Triandra close to him, I immediately closed my eyes
{Ugh, really?!}
-Open your eyes!
I didn't, seems like Triandra isn't either
{Fine, if you won't open your eyes, I will make you open them! Those bodies of yours have already tempted me enough!}
?! No! No!!
-OFF!!
A burst of wind hit us and suddenly I felt the red head guy fly away, I opened my eyes and saw Eric…his eyes were shining purple…
{Ngh…this guy is strong…still, how come their bond has yet to be hurt?! Not even years apart have harmed the thing! What did this asshole do?! Time to try and sow more doubts}
Doubts…I see what's happening, this guy is trying to make us doubt Eric, but why? Why is he trying to break our bond?
-So trying this again? Listen, the deal was simple! You save Freyja to gain her love, you got to keep her and Peony, Plumeria and Triandra are mine! Are you seriously reneging?!
-I have no idea what the hell you are talking about
-So you want to renege huh?! Then listen up you all! Me and this guy are Reincarnators!
Re…reincarnators?
"People who died in their worlds but were given a new chance at life by a God, they arrived at this world and were given incredible powers to live as they desire, reincarnators usually have potential to even overcome the Gods, and easily rule over any world"
So…Eric died already?
"In his world of origin, he was run over by a truck and died on impact saving a girl who bullied and tortured him"
?!
"Red head, or Kazuya, died the same way, but his was just an accident, he didn't live a very satisfying life and even into his adulthood he was no more than an office drone who never knew love"
…What are their true ages?
"Eric died at 17, so his total age should be 32, he never reached adulthood, Kazuya died at 45, so in total he is 63"
-And in our worlds! You girls were videogame characters! From
something called Fire Emblem Heroes! So we know you! We know your stories! We knew exactly what was gonna happen! And thus, we made a deal! Since he always lusted over Freyja, he decided to save her knowing she would be harassed, so he asked for my help to incite those losers to harass her! You can ask them! They will confirm they did it under my instructions!
{Having those bitches serve as my personal toys was a nice bonus too, thank you charm…}
[So that is why it was so unnatural…still, I didn't even know it was Freyja at the time…kinda forgot about this plot since I was overwhelmed…]
So it is true…to him we are videogame characters…
"Is that the whole truth?"
What?
[Seems like the bonds are going down…Monica! Is this guys a charmer?…He is huh? No wonder they believe him then…if I say anything will it change?…No? So that's his gift…Charm Ex…tch, what a problem]
{There we go! Keep going me! I can finally enjoy the taste of these 2 hot fairies! Wonder how they compare to the inhabitants of this realm?}
Triandra suddenly spoke
-Then…Eric…was it all a lie…? Are we…just collectables to you?
-Of course! Both he and me know for a fact that this world allows Polygamy! How could we not go after the hottest girls in our memories to bed them huh?! He ain't no savior! He is an opportunist that I helped out!
-I will let you decide that Triandra
[Anything I say is pointless anyways since the charm this guy has will make them believe him more than me…Analyze!….Tch, on a fair fight I will have a bad time…SS rank…]
{Keep breaking bonds! Keep breaking! Once they are gone, I will swoop in and charm them! Then they will be my wives!}
[I guess I should have expected this…this guys came here with the intent to bed all the characters he had a crush on in his previous life right Monica?…Yeah, I can't deny it, they are attractive, but I am not like that…yeah, it was a very common topic for novels back home, after all, attractive characters will get that attention, but this guy seems to have forgotten something crucial…isn't it obvious Monica? These girls are no longer pixels or Images, they are people, and he is treating them like collectables he can fuck, I won't let him hurt them]
!!
Eric pulled out his sword
-What? Playing the hero again? Like you did with Samus? Like you did with Leona? You don't care about them! You merely were after them because you knew they would become drop dead beauties! You want them don't you?
-…
-Don't pretend! You are a man aren't you? And we both are in the most desirable situation! We are in a power fantasy! We got reincarnated with an amazing gift! Think about it! If these girls exist, doesn't that mean that the others exist too? Don't you want to see them? To take them? We can do it! So stop this pointless resistance! Together, we can take over!
[We could, but I don't wanna, never was a ruler to begin with, always thought it was a pain in the ass…and if they exist, Fjorm, Laevatinn, Eir…then it's my duty to prevent them from experiencing the horrid fate that awaits them!]
{I can't deny his skill, A+, not a lot of people reach that rank, if I can convince him to join me, giving up on a few beauties will be a price I can pay}
-I refuse!
-It doesn't matter if you act noble now! The truth is out! Your bonds are broken!
Bonds…then…if I think of Eric in the most negative light…what will happen?
…
[!…Ngh…]
{Ha! Got it! Their bonds broke! They hate him now! Perfect start! Thank you charm! Come on, let's keep this going!}
How do they know?
"As Reincarnators they were given a spirit that informs them of their bond with people with numerical values, however, you can change those at will by changing how you think of them, Eric named his spirit Monica, granting her individuality, while Kazuya hasn't since personality might become a problem since they also develop morality"
…What is their relationship?
"Isn't it obvious? Monica loves Eric, just like you fell for him after seeing his acts, she did too"
Wait…then he…
"Do you really think that he would ever think of you as a character?"
…
-Ha! You see? They see the truth now! You saw it too didn't ya?!
-…Yeah, I did
-Then why bother fighting?! Even if you win, it's over!
-…
[Even if our bonds break…even if they hate me and don't want to see me again…I will at least make sure they are safe]
Eric gripped his blade tightly
[And that means eliminating this bastard!]
{!! SS?!}
His eyes are shining!
"That is his true desire, his mana is leaking due to the overwhelming emotion, he is in grief, in pain, but his desire to protect you all is so powerful, it's coming out of him"
…
Eric attacked and Kazuya began defending with a katana, both seemed to be similar in power…
"Except Kazuya has better gifts"
What?
-Fine! Chaos! Control!
Suddenly, their movements reversed, and they were back to the point were Eric first attacked, and he did the same thing but Kazuya saw it coming and sliced Eric's chest, leaving a massive cut
-Tch!
E-
"DON'T!"
Huh?!
"You want the truth? Then wait, people only show their true colors when their backs are against the wall"
But…
"But?"
We already saw it…
"Then why did you purposefully break your bond with Eric?"
?! I…I…
"Because you wanted the truth, Kazuya's words affected you, and here is the result"
No…
"Eric is still fighting you know?"
When I looked again, I saw just how horribly wounded he was, while Kazuya was almost intact! What happened?! It's only been a few seconds!!
"Wrong, Kazuya can manipulate time, they have been fighting for hours, and now, he is mocking Eric"
!!?!!
"Your desire for truth led you to this, are you satisfied?"
Who are you?! Can't you help him?!
"I am Erizabeth, and I am the one who brought him to this world, he is my champion, a kind hearted hero with no evil intent, Kazuya was brought by a God who didn't even bother checking his heart, so he allowed this lust filled beast to roam this world"
!
"And I wanted you to see, to see what your hatred of mortals brought, you made Eric as one more in your mind, and this is the result, you couldn't trust him, you saw his whole life, and still couldn't trust him"
But-
"You don't deserve him"
My heart felt like it was stabbed, an ungodly amount of guilt and despair filled it, I wanted to cry, to apologize…how could I do that? I know Eric…how could I compare him to those mortals…? Why did I break our bond…?
"He knows your story, and trust me, you were supposed to suffer a lot more"
!
"If he acts, he does it to prevent suffering, not to gain your love, do you see now? You didn't trust him, so I gave you what you wanted to see, these are his true feelings, he cares, he always did, and you doubted him"
…I…I am the worst…
"But it is not totally your fault"
?
"Kazuya has a charm gift, it allows him to manipulate people with ease, making them more likely to believe him and trust him, and he has used it to bed a lot of women, they think they love him, its not different than brainwashing, but it's useless against people with powerful wills, like Eric…but you didn't have a strong will"
…
"You want to stay by his side? You want to be deserving of his love?"
…Yes…
"Then stop doubting him, if something as simple as him knowing what will happen made you doubt his intentions, despite seeing yourself how he nearly got killed by Ridley, Goenitz and Mundus, then you never trusted him, you never loved him"
I LOVE HIM!
"Then prove it to me, or watch him die right here, right now!"
When I saw the fight again, I felt horror, I wanted to scream but nothing came out, I felt despair…sheer despair
Eric's left arm was gone
-Is that all you got!? Ha! What a weak gift you have!! I was afraid of those eyes but it doesn't seem to be that big of an issue in the end!
-…
Eric made a wonderful move and stabbed the throat of Kazuya, but he just smirked and time reseted again, this time chopping off his left leg…
"He is going to die, and I can't save him, only you 4 can"
4? Are all of us…
"The only one who didn't doubt him was Peony, you all did"
Eric…
"Now, make your choice, will you save him? Will you trust him? Or will you let him die?"
I want to save him!!!
"Then hurry up"
I could see Kazuya lift his blade ready to stab him
-Shame, but don't worry! I'll take good care of them! They will soon forget all about you and only have me in their minds! Farewell!
Time slowed down, the chains in my body felt frail, useless…weak…my mind was racing, terror running through every inch of my body…Eric…Eric is going to die…
Kazuya is going to kill him
Because I doubted him
I allowed this to happen
I could have stopped it but I broke our bond…
I didn't trust him
It's all my fault
Eric…
Eric
EEEEEEERIIIIIIICC!!!!!!!
…
…
Is this…how I die…?
-MASTER!! DON'T YOU DARE DO THIS AGAIN! GET UP!!
[…I can't…Monica…time control…it's too much…]
-But…the others…
[You saw their bonds Monica…]
"Freyja"
"-300 (He lied to me)"
"Triandra"
"-300 (I was nothing more than a trophy)"
"Plumeria"
"-400 (He was just like them)"
"Peony"
"350 (BIG BRO!!!!!!!!)"
[At least she still believes in me…]
-…Master…
[Monica…it was a privilege to have you with me…thank you for everything…]
-…No…thank you master…for everything…for my life…for our experiences…
[Heh…my pleasure]
-Master…please…don't die…I am not ready for this to end…
Her voice is cracking, she is crying…I imagined a gentle pat on her head
-…
[Sorry Monica…]
But I am out of plans…against this damn bastard…
-IT'S OVER!!
-MASTER!!!!!
What a bad fucking joke…to die again to a fucking serial rapist…
But the second the blade was about to stab my head, a brutal shockwave sent it and the reincarnator flying
-WHAT?!
I couldn't turn to see, I could just look at his expression of disbelief and terror
"Freyja"
"❤️🩹 (How could I have doubted you?)"
"Triandra"
"💜 (I'm sorry…I'm sorry…)"
"Plumeria"
"♥️ (I shouldn't have doubted you…I hope one day…you can forgive me)"
"Peony"
"🧡 (I will save you big bro!)"
Huh…?
-Yes! YES!! Master! You are safe now!
[…What…happened?]
-The power of love! Finally you can see it! Just how absurd the power of love is!
The first person who got close to me was Peony
-Big bro! Are you alive!? Please say anything!
-…How…
-Good! Restore!
Suddenly I felt the pain leave, my wounds restored, my arm and leg back, as if I never lost them…
-Huh…?
-You are ok now…let us deal with this big bro…
I got up, my wounds were completely gone, the first thing I saw was an absurd amount of roots attacking the other reincarnator, he tried to do something but it didn't work…
-He is trying to use chaos control, but Freyja is blocking it
[How?!]
-Power of love bullshit, told ya it was unfair, she can now control the realm at her will, she might be stronger than her brother
[Jeez…]
Then I saw Plumeria join Triandra and send a bunch of black tentacles that once they grabbed the reincarnator, ripped off both his arms
-RAAH! NO! I WON'T DIE HERE! I SACRIFICE CHAOS CONTROL!!!
In that instant, a light covered him and he disappeared, I was left in shock when suddenly, a message appeared
"Congratulations on defeating Kazuya, he has surrendered Chaos Control, the ability shall now be added"
"Ability obtained: Chaos Control! (B)"
"Can stop time for up to one second, the more you improve this ability, the more options you will have (Current limit: 3 seconds stop)"
…Huh?
-Oh…so that is what happens when reincarnators fight…they can give up an ability and escape…
[…And I was totally powerless…]
-You kicked his ass you know?
[I didn't even land a hit!]
-You did, he just reset each time, you killed him at least 8 times before he got your arm
[8?! How is time control so fucking busted?! You can die and STILL rewind time?!]
-You lost to his ability, not him, and now, he no longer has it
[…Dammit]
-Does it bother you that you had to be saved?
[…A bit…but…what happened to the bonds? I thought you said that 150 and above was unbreakable…]
-Normally, but reincarnators can break rules, his charm can be used to confuse people and even break their bonds, I don't know what he will do with it, but now we know his power, you will win next time!
[Absolutely…once we meet again…I'll make that cunt a eunuch…]
Suddenly, I was tackled by 4 girls, all crying and apologizing
-I'M SORRY! I'M SO SORRY!!!!
-I never should have doubted you!! I am so sorry!!
-How could I doubt you?! I am so sorry Eric!!
-Big Bro!!!
…Oh well
I hugged them calmly and simply said
-Thank you for saving me
They wailed even louder after I said that
Weekly Power Status
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-- Power
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