Having finished their date with his woman and headed back to their home where they went into the [ Dimensional Training room ]. Cha Hae-in went to join the girls to prepare dinner while Ryuu was accompanied by Shinobu since the rest decided to get back inside the villa.
Ryuu went far away from the lake and into the mountains where Shinobu normally meditates and trains her Zanpakuto. The whole [ Dimensional Training Room ] was at least the size of an entire city and was expanding thanks to Ryuu's space-time lordship.
It was unfortunate that he couldn't raise it since the skill was an innate type meaning it will be stuck in whatever limit it has unless Ryuu gains an upgrade ticket.
[ A/N: I turn it into an Innate skill since it would help me in scaling down the power a bit to balance things about. The skill is High tier 5-C ]
"Are you going to use it?"
Shinobu asked and saw Ryuu took out the [ Beast Monarch Rune Stone ] since it was compatible with him and decided to use it while still early.
"Wouldn't that be dangerous to suddenly try and absorb their power? What if it took control of you?"
She asked worried, unable to shake her feelings despite knowing how it would be impossible to control his mind when the [ Hivemind ] prevented him from being mind controlled.
"That's why I'm going to test it first before you. My intuition and newly acquired foresight from my pure Byakugan would tell me if things go wrong."
Ryuu said making Shinobu nodded and stepped a bit while her man began to absorbed the rune stone by crashing it then particle of light shone upon him as he began to feel intense primal ferocity gradually consuming his mind before it was easily overpowered by his [ Hivemind ].
His body seems to begin to transform more beastly and muscular like the Beast monarch but dislikes it and shapeshifters back to his regular forms. He released a massive burst of energy in the sky where his woman was able to notice it.
"*Whistle* that certainly something."
Justine whistled looking at the window while she was playing Uno with the girls. It was a way for them to compete on who to have the next bed session with Ryuu.
"Uno!"
Nezuko declared only to be stopped when Rias pulled out 4+ any color causing her to feel death was upon her.
"Nooooo!!!"
"Sorry, Nezuko, all is fair in love and war. Uno."
Rias smiled having won the game placing all the cards one by one and in the end she ended up going to have a date with Ryuu. Nezuko was in the corner feeling defeated being comforted by Tanjiro who awkwardly smiled.
Back to Ryuu, the energy slowly adapted to his body before it perfectly assimilated into his being.
[ You have acquired Beast Lordship ( High Tier 5-C ]
[ Description: The user has absolute power and control over all beasts and animals, they have unlimited control and power over all manner of creatures ranging from the mundane (dogs, cats, turtles) to the most powerful and mythical (dragons, sphinxes, phoenixes) to a certain degree. They control them to do their bidding like, help them during situations, use them against foes, use them to see locations and get information about a particular place, use them for flight.
Some can see through the creature's eyes that are controlled, allowing them to spy on others. Users can also understand or communicate with them, hence creating and strengthening friendships. the user's power transcends any potential limitations and resistance. ]
[ You have acquired Enhanced Instinct ( High Tier 5-C ) ]
[ Description: The user has stronger instincts than normal, not only of predatory or prey but also battle, sexual, killing and/or parental instincts.
They are able to process the world in the most advanced/efficient manner possible to find the most efficient and practical solutions to any/all kinds of problems that the user faces, using both logical and illogical sense and strategies. They tend to abandon logic and play with pure instinct, generally making illogical but successful moves and decisions. ]
Ryuu acquired the memories of the Beast Monarch as his soul was consumed and absorbed. He had acquired [ Soul Breaker ] after trying to destroy a soul using Soul Magic as an experiment and [ God Slayer ] when he destroyed the lingering part of the war god he consumed from before back on earth.
He was fortunate to find that he was still kicking in his hive and destroyed his soul without problem even though it was just a piece of him. Ryuu realize that he might find out his secret but didn't care that much since he'll find him and completely absorbed his true body next time they meet
Ryuu acquired everything that the Beast Monarch has and slashed the space creating a gate. His senses were amplified in a ridiculous manner where his primal instinct gave him an edge in survival.
"My my, you seem to secrete quite the sexual pheromones."
Shinobu commented feeling aroused just being around his imposing aura around him. Ryuu smirked but decided to turn it off to avoid women from flocking. He invokes the animalistic instinct of people around him where men submit to him while women have their body to him. He was the Alpha.
"I'll test my strength later, now it's your turn, Shinobu."
She nodded and took out the Insect Monarch Rune Stone before crushing it and the particle enveloped her body as she released a similar wave of energy into the sky before settling. Her power was now immensely more powerful yet still weaker compared to Ryuu since among the monarchs in the canon, she was the first to die.
[ Insect Lordship ( Middle Tier 5-C) ]
Ryuu read the description and had a similar effect as his [ Beast lordship ] but for insect and insectoid monsters like his tyranid within his [ Plague Inner world ] that he created. It also includes anything that crawls like Crustacean, Slimes and even some Scylla (humanoid squids).
"How do you feel?"
"Overwhelming power. The memories of the Insect monarch and her army helps a lot."
"We should find them before the other remaining monarchs find them."
Ryuu created a gate connecting to where the beast monarch army was residing where Shinobu followed behind. They stepped inside and found the other side to be an entire forest where numerous beastly monsters were looking at them baring their fangs and ready to tear him to shreds.
They were all around 1,000,000 having the strength of S rank monsters with the strongest being a Grand Marshall where it stood before Ryuu baring it was an enormous bear-like creature having crystal horns looking down at him. Ryuu understood what he had to do and exerted his dominance over them, releasing his primal instinct into them forcing them to submit to his will.
All the beast only had one thing in mind, the stronger prevails and the weak dies. Respect strength above all else. They all began to bow their heads to Ryuu, his crimson eyes glowing under the shadow.
{ I, Behemoth, Grand Marshal of the Beast Monarch, submit to the new Beast Monarch. The army of the beast aways the order of our new master. }
The Grand Marshal Behemoth submit itself to Ryuu as he held his hand and infect them with his parasite causing each of them to mutate and begin to grow even stronger.
"Good, first order you shall be led by Klavigar Orok."
The 3 meter tall man appeared behind him kneeling down before his master as Ryuu emotionlessly watched the beast turn into a stronger and better form that would avoid them from betraying him. His Guidance would make sure a sense of unity is established once they decide to follow him.
{ Master, what can I do for you? }
"You are going to supervise this army and make sure they are well trained. Our war against the Destruction Monarch would come soon."
Klavigar Orok nodded looking at the newly added Army who finished their transformation and all looked at Ryuu with reverence as if he was their god.
He needed the army to ensure that causality is at a minimal number. His own created army won't cut it and needs something stronger.
"I'm still surprised how calm I am seeing their grotesque form."
Shinobu commented on having mixed feelings about seeing their mutation and how calm and collective she was. Her experience in medicine and fighting demons had numbed her but didn't mean it didn't bother her.
"That's because of my Guidance. Don't worry they won't look to deformed."