Chapter 39: Chapter 39. A Side Trip to Argus
I'm currently flying over Anima on my first custom summon that I'm calling Skyfire, as I fly I saw a caravan under attack on the ground. I said to no one but myself.
Silva: Time to do my good deed for the day...
I had Skyfire dive-bomb on the attacks that I think are bandits, firing multiple fireballs on to them they screamed at being burned to death. It didn't take long for the bandits to notice what happened to their comrades and start to fire on me and my summon. Unfortunately for them, they weren't exactly good marksmen with Skyfire's speed not making it any easier for them. The guards of the caravan held their positions and fired back at the bandits.
In a matter of minutes, the bandits started to retreat deeper into the forest and I didn't bother chasing them. As I landed near the caravan the guards looked at me uneasily and one of them shouted.
Guard A: Halt! Identify your self or we will open fire on you.
I rolled my eyes, understanding their position, and replied.
Silva: Silva Cloud aspiring huntsmen and the one who saved your hides from being bandit bait.
After introducing myself some else replied back in an excited voice.
???: Silva Cloud the tiger Faunus known as the champion of Anima?!
I got confused at the title champion of Anima but I replied back.
Silva: Yes I'm Silva Cloud a tiger Faunus but not sure on the Champion of Anima part though.
A heavily overweight man came from out of the caravan and saw me and exclaimed.
???: It really is you!!! Put down your weapons you idiots do you have any idea who is in front of you? This is THE Silva Cloud, Champion of Anima, who destroyed those evil settlements in Anima's wildlands and onetime winner of the Regional Cup.
The guards reluctantly put down their weapons and the fat man wadded towards me. The man was wearing a simple brown tunic with a pair of gray shorts. He wasn't very tall he was 5-10 at most with a shiny bald head with a thick black beard and mustache. The man spoke in a formal tone.
???: It is a pleasure to meet you in person my name is Charles and I'm in charge of this humble caravan. You truly helped us out of a nasty situation with those blighted bandits how can I repay you?
I thought for a moment and then asked.
Silva: Well if you want to repay me can you enlighten me on current events and tell me what this Champion of Anima is all about.
Charles smiled then replied.
Charles: Certainly, it would be my pleasure.
Well, what he told was that Pyrrha won the recent regional cup without moving from her initial position which brought a smile to my face, and apparently, she didn't even suffer a single blow. This earned her the nickname " The untouchable goddess of victory", I'm so going to make fun of her new nickname when I run into her again. Apparently, my adventures in Anima's Wildlands were spread by some of the locals there which resulted in me being called the Champion of Anima that stands against evil, I honestly feel embarrassed by it because I'm no hero.
After learning a couple of other things from Charles I resummoned Skyfire and made my way to the bandits I just drove away to loot their camp. I placed a tracker on one of them with magic to have them lead me to their camp because you can never have enough lein plus my personal experience tells me I can get quite a bit of loot from these bandits. This is due to the fact that their ambush was well organized and that Charles caravan was loaded with a lot of luxury goods from what my sonar picked up. All this leads me to believe that these bandits have their act put together well enough to make a tidy profit.
As I flew overhead the tracker I placed I realized that their camp was set up in some caves. I landed near them and used Echo Tremor's sonar to find that these bandits have not only a lot of loot but were fewer in number than what I was expecting. This made me smile, I walked up to the entrance of the caves and just as the guards try to stop me I used flash steps to appear right in front of them and cut them down easily enough. The thing about bandits is that most of them don't have aura because only the chief of the tribe and his direct subordinates have theirs unlocked as a means of authority over the rest of the bandits.
I cut down the bandits inside the caves without much effort till I finally ran into one that had an aura he didn't last long. Most bandits rely on their experience that they built up to fight this lack of formal training. However, I have both experience and training due to the Branwen tribe being a very rare exception to this. The Branwen tribe has always been known to be one of the more clever bandits tribes even before Raven took over. As I made my way to the inner parts of the cave I met the bandit chief he didn't waste time for words and charged right at me.
Using my semblance to make my katana vibrate I cut through his weapon then him in a single stoke ending him. I soon heard howls back at the entrance which could only mean that the creatures of Grimm have shown up due to the remaining bandits fear. I went to the bandit hoard to see if I can find anything good, as I reached it I saw that these bandits have been busy due to its size. I searched through it and got some lien, spices, ingots, and some fabric that I might use for myself or my girls at one point. Oh, can't forget the dust having a lot of dust is always good for me, as I packed away my ill-gotten loot in my travel bag I found a large greatsword in the back. I tried to pick it up it a lot heavier than I expected but I managed giving it a couple of swings I found that it was to my liking so I put Kodoku in my blue jade ring for the time being.
I made my way out of the cave and used my new sword on the fleeing bandits and Grimm. It cut pretty well, I summoned Skyfire to take flight and head for Argus.
( A week later)
Before heading to Argus I made a stop at Brunswick farm to add Apathy Grimm to my summoning repertoire. Their will draining ability is useful for capturing people alive without hurting them. As I had Skyfire land near the well I then had it stick its head in there and unleash a torrent of flame. The Apathy screaming soon followed but I didn't kill them all because the girls do pass-through here like in the canon its important for reaffirming their goals.
I checked my summoning and summoned a hand-sized Apathy in my palm to see if I successfully acquired them. Seeing the small Apathy in my hand I unsummoned it and got back on Skyfire then made my way to Argus. In less than an hour, I saw Argus in the distance, I landed away from it because I was worried that they may mistake my summon as a Grimm and fire their mounted guns on me. As I made my way through the gate of Argus I decided to head to the park to see if I can find Pyrrha there.
It wasn't difficult to find but once I got there the redhead was nowhere in sight so I found me a bench to sit on waiting for her. An hour later my scroll rang, I checked who was calling me and it was Tsukuyomi. I answered the call.
Tsukuyomi: GET BACK HERE NOW!!!
I was surprised by her outburst and asked.
Silva: What the matter are you alright?
Tsukuyomi sighed on the other side and replied.
Tsukuyomi: You know ever since you had your fun with me I haven't been able to relieve myself and I'm feeling pent up. Before you left I usually sought you out to give me a hand so that I can cum and now you're gone I have difficulties getting a release. So I repeat myself, GET YOUR CHARMING BUTT BACK HERE NOW!!!
I snickered at her problem and replied back.
Silva: You think my butt is charming? I didn't think you were such a pervert Yomi but I will see you tonight if I can, promise.
It is easy for me to get to her since I copied Raven's semblance onto a soul crystal and I made a bond with her, Lemiel, and the Belladonnas. After exchanging goodbyes with her I hung up my scroll as I put it away I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see an officer behind me who had a pair of horns sticking out of his forehead. I asked him.
Silva: Can I help you, officer?
The officer replied.
Officer: I recently received a call from Sanctum about a missing transfer student that wouldn't happen to you now would it?
I shrugged and answered.
Silva: I just came to town today.
The officer hummed then said.
Officer: Follow me I'll lead you to the Academy.
I nodded to the officer and realized that classes are in progress right now which is why I didn't run into Pyrrha after coming here. I hope I'm in the same class as her.
( A short time later)
The Officer handed me off to one of the teachers when we got to Sanctum Academy and the teacher is showing me around. It's a plus that the teacher is a Faunus, snake Faunus to be exact with a serpentine tail sticking out from his pants. We made it to the classroom "I've" been assigned to and when the teacher had me go in I looked at my "classmates". I saw an all too familiar redhead in the corner with plenty of empty seats around her.
The teacher in charge of the class told me to sit where ever and I made my way to Pyrrha. She was busy reading a textbook and didn't notice me when I came in. As was about reach her one of the other students came up and said.
Student A: Hold it right there! Do you have any idea who you're walking up to?
I curtly replied.
Silva: I don't care.
I pushed him aside to continue to Pyrrha I then felt a pair of hands on my shoulders. I turned to find the same idiot along with another fool helping him stop me from reaching Pyrrha. The student then spoke in a condescending tone.
Student A: Look you're new here and don't understand how we do things here so allow me to explain.
As the idiot heard the sound of his own voice I realized that Pyrrha's classmates are putting her on a pedestal like in the canon but worse. This is due to the fact that she won the last two regional cups with no visible effort and gained her nickname of the " untouchable goddess" with her victories. As idiot A ran his mouth with idiot B agreeing with him I grabbed their heads and slammed them together.
While they were disoriented I lifted them by the collars of their uniforms I tossed them aside. I continued to Pyrrha and tapped her shoulder then asked.
Silva: Can I sit next to you?
Pyrrha turned toward me with a smile and just as she was about to answer me but no words come out of her mouth. She looked surprised at the fact I'm and before she could ask me why I'm here I gave her a kiss. Her classmates seeing me kiss her caused an uproar which drew the teacher's attention. Seeing her blush as I broke off the kiss I said.
Silva: I missed you.
Soon the students and even the teacher started to curse and threaten me to stay away from their "goddess". Losing what little patience I have for these fools that put Pyrrha on a pestle that she doesn't even want. I flood the classroom with my aura along with a bit of killing intent with a touch of magic and said coldly.
Silva: Stay silent or I will make you silent permanently.
That shut up the students easily enough and the teacher paled which meant the teacher actually has experience facing people and not just Grimm because he can feel my killing intent more acutely than his students. This made me respect the teacher a little, I then asked Pyrrha.
Silva: Hey Pyrrha wanna ditch class and catch up?
Not giving Pyrrha a chance to answer I picked her up in a princess carry. She struggled a little and repeatedly told me to put her down but I denied her. When I reached the door to the classroom one of the students built enough nerve to tell me to stop. When I turned to her I focused my aura on her and she didn't say anything else when I walked out.
When I reached the academy's entrance I put Pyrrha down she demanded with a blush coloring her face.
Pyrrha: SILVA WHAT WAS THAT?!
I bluntly replied.
Silva: Kidnapping you in front of your class.
She facepalms herself then asks.
Pyrrha: Not that I'm not happy to see you but was that really necessary?
I honestly replied.
Silva: Yes, because now you're too embarrassed now to go back, right?
She sighed at my response and asked.
Pyrrha: I'm guessing that you want me to show you around, Argus?
I nodded and she then said.
Pyrrha: Fine, but I need to change out of my uniform back home, K.
As we head to Pyrrha's home I told her what I've been up to, leaving out the gory parts. She was surprised by what I did to the cannibal settlements and that one cult but she didn't believe me about the nudist colony. When we reached her home she dug out her key from her uniform and just before we enter I gave her a hive I picked up from my quick trip to Mistral to pawn the loot I got from the bandits. She took it with a smile but said.
Pyrrha: I'm still angry at that stunt you pulled back at school.
We ran into Pyrrha's mom and she asked.
Mrs.Nikos: Pyrrha? What are you doing home early and who's this?
Before Pyrrha could say anything I said.
Silva: Mrs.Nikos I love your daughter, please approve of our relationship.
Pyrrha smacked me upside the head and asked exasperated by.
Pyrrha: How far are you going to embarrass me?
I answered honestly.
Silva: Till I have you all to myself today.
She sighed and walked upstairs with my gift. I turned to Mrs.Nikos scratching the back of my head and she said.
Mrs.Nikos: Thank you.
I tilted my head and asked for what, she replied.
Mrs.Nikos: Ever since she won the regional cup twice people have been distant and been putting her on a pestle. This made her feel uncomfortable and lonely but seeing her being so lively outside of training makes me feel relieved. So thank you.
I smiled and said to her.
Silva: It is my pleasure much to Pyrrha's embarrassment.
She then asked.
Mrs.Nikos: So tell me why Pyrrha is out of school so early?
I gave her a quick summary of my abduction in front of Pyrrha's class and she chuckled then said.
Mrs.Nikos: Well, Pyrrha is far ahead in her classes so it won't affect her grade but please don't do that again.
I promised not to and we talked a bit while waiting for Pyrrha, I told her how Pyrrha and I met for the first time and she exclaimed.
Mrs.Nikos: Wait, you're that Silva that my daughter told me about!?
I nodded and she started to bombard me with questions about me. I withheld me being born a bandit and my blood-filled adventures in Anima's wildlands. As we got to know each other I asked.
Silva: Mrs.Nikos, would it be an imposition for me to stay here at your home for the week I'm at Argus?
She gave me a light smile and answered.
Mrs.Nikos: Its no trouble at all, make yourself at home.
I heard Pyrrha call out.
Pyrrha: I'm ready Silva.
I turned to find Pyrrha wearing my gift to her, a solid red kimono with a gold floral pattern that starts from her left shoulder and ends her right lower leg. It was a simple but classy design that I picked out for her, Pyrrha gave me a small twirl to fully show how she looked in it. Mrs.Nikos admired it and Pyrrha then said.
Pyrrha: You're forgiven for embarrassing me in front of everyone.
I grinned and held out my arm for her to take and teased her.
Silva: Are you ready to show me around, Argus miss untouchable goddess of victory?
Pyrrha narrowed her eyes and replied.
Pyrrha: Certainly mister champion of Anima.
Silva: Touche.
As I and Pyrrha bantered with each other Mrs.Nikos said.
Mrs.Nikos: Be sure to come back before it gets too dark out, alright.
I and Pyrrha agreed then we went off on our date for Pyrrha to show me around, Argus. She first showed me the Atlesion base and some of the popular spots in Argus, time flies by quickly. We stopped at a little cafe that Pyrrha knows to rest and get a quick bite to eat and as we eat Pyrrha asked me what else I've done besides going through Anima's wildlands.
When I told her my adventures in the Menagerie she was surprised, to say the least, and she asked how I know to build a dam in the first place. I gave her the excuse of my semblance being able to copy other semblances and that I have gotten a wide variety of skills during my time as an information gatherer. She accepted it easily enough and then asked what kind of semblances I copied. I gave a quick demonstration of Raven's portal while hiding the soul crystal I used and a couple of feats of magic in the guise of semblances.
After showing her this I then asked about having a spar later with her this week and she readily agreed. Seeing night started to come around we head back to the Nikos residence and Mrs.Nikos had dinner ready for all three of us. Seeing nothing that told me about Pyrrha's father I assumed that he was a touchy subject and decided not to ask about him. When dinner was over I volunteered to do dishes Mrs.Nikos agreed but had Pyrrha help me, when we finished the dishes it was time for bed.
I followed Pyrrha to her room and she asked.
Pyrrha: Um, Silva what are you doing?
I bluntly answered.
Silva: Joining you in bed.
She blushed and said.
Pyrrha: Silva, I'm not ready for that step forward yet.
Seeing her acting shy I told her.
Silva: Pyrrha if you're uncomfortable with just snuggling with each other while we sleep I understand.
Pyrrha looked at me surprised and said.
Pyrrha: What, you just want to snuggle?!
Seeing that she misunderstood me I teased.
Silva: Yes just snuggling, what did you think I wanted to do you perv?
Pyrrha's blush deepened and she avoided looking me in the eye. I grabbed Pyrrha then dragged her to her room down the second-floor hall and when we entered her room I told her.
Silva: Pyrrha, please turn around while I change into something more comfortable.
Pyrrha: Oh, Okay...
She turned around away from me and I chuckled at the fact it's usually the other way round in terms of roles. I quickly changed into my pull-on shorts while taking everything else off and I then told her I'm decent. When she turned around she stared at me intently and I joked.
Silva: Hey Pyrrha eyes up here.
She still looked intently at me and asked worriedly.
Pyrrha: Silva, those scars are?
Seeing that she was worried I told her gently.
Silva: Don't worry I'm fine and in one piece as you can see.
While I can use magic to remove my scars I don't because I wear them as badges of honor and as reminders to the lessons I've learned. Seeing Pyrrha still worried I faked coughed and reminder her to change as I close my eyes as she started to strip off her kimono. Hearing her strip and move around tempted me to peek on her but I didn't because I want her to feel comfortable with me to the point she doesn't mind me seeing her naked.
When Pyrrha told me that I can open my eyes her pajamas were a bit disappointing because it was a pair of soft material pants with a button-up shirt of the same material that both were orange-brown color. She was still blushing and she kept on stealing glances at my scars, I then told her.
Silva: Pyrrha if you're curious about my scars you can inspect them more closely if you like.
She came closer and touched one of the four jagged scars on my chest that I got from facing that fire breathing Beowulf. As she ran her fingers gently across my scar she asked.
Pyrrha: How did you get this scar?
Before answering her I said.
Silva: Let get in bed first.
Before she could say anything I grabbed her and dragged her on to her queen-sized bed then held her close to me. Seeing her face turn red again I chuckled and asked her.
Silva: So do you want me to tell you the story of how I got that scar?
She didn't say a word and just nodded. I started telling my story by saying that I was on a camping trip with my adoptive mother to hide the fact I'm of bandit descent. Plus leaving out the gory details of the nursery encampments slaughter I told her I went out hunting when I heard gunshots in the distance and went check it out and found the Grimm attacking some other hunters. I mostly told the truth about how close to death I was that day and how I beat it except with a long hunting knife instead of a sword.
As she was about to ask me something else my scroll went off and when I checked it, it was Tsukuyomi calling. I suddenly remembered my promise to her and told Pyrrha.
Silva: Pyrrha I'll be right back I need to take care of something real quick keep the bed warm alright.
Using the soul crystal that I copied Raven's semblance on I first made a bond to Pyrrha forcibly with magic and then opened a portal to Tsukuyomi. Just as I was about to pass through it I felt something tackle me and when I fell down I looked and saw Tsukuyomi.
Oh, boy this is going to be a headache and probably then some.
( Chapter bonus) ( Tsukuyomi POV)
Just after I finished my call to Silva with him promising to see to my needs tonight. I couldn't help but sigh at the fact I needed him to help me climax and it's his fault that I'm like this now. That first night all those months ago is still fresh in my mind when I tried to reward him for beating Adam. If not for that promise he made to those twins he told me about which is both endearing and infuriating I would have been riding him every night till he gave up on that harem idea of his.
Oh, how I underestimated him and paid for it. I tried to relieve myself a week later but my hands felt dull compared to his vibrating touch. I even got an assortment of vibrators to try and cope but no luck. I then wondered if he did this on purpose to make me wholely accept the idea of a harem because even if he made me agree to it I could still but up some resistance towards it.
I am glad that wasn't the case because he didn't seem to realize my predicament until I brought it up. While I was still reluctant to share him I asked him if he would love everyone equally his answer surprised me.
Silva: My answer is no because it's normal for every relationship to have its ups and downs so we will have moments when we feel like we need to break up or come to hate each other for silly things and serious problems. Plus unless one of you girls do something I feel is truly unforgivable, regardless of the fights we may have I still love all of you and always will because even if I'm not perfect I will do everything in my power to make these relationships work.
Hearing him I realized how serious he was about this harem of his. I then asked him what made him want to pursue this unrealistic idea he replied.
Silva: Unrealistic, please there plenty of real-life examples of harems. Such as the more obvious ones like royals in the past having harems to continue their lines. Plus a modern-day example is, in fact, Atlesion aristocrats having multiply lovers outside of marriage with both husband and wife consenting to it due to their marriage being purely political.
I was stumped at how to reply back to that and gave up on trying to convince him to give his pursuit of a harem. As time flowed on to nighttime I wait for his portal that he showed me one of the semblances he copied. Running out of patience I called him to see if he forgot which means he is probably with another girl. When I called he didn't pick up but a portal soon showed up feeling a little angry that he probably forgot I decided to see what he has been up to.
I ran into the portal.
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