章 39: [39] : The first peerage with 11 [Queens].
Draconic Deus.
Earth - United States.
Miami.
[***]
One day later…
In the southeastern corner of the United States, in the state of Florida, Aiden was in Miami.
He had come to this part of the world with a clear purpose: to obtain some random [Sacred Gears] to steal.
Although he already had data on the [Divine Dividing], it wasn't enough.
That [Sacred Gear] was just one of the many that existed, and Aiden wanted more information.
So there he was, stalking an ordinary citizen, someone who had yet to awaken their [Sacred Gear].
Not that he was particularly proud of it, but he still planned to steal the device.
Around him, the city was bustling with pedestrians and cars.
The sun shone brightly in the sky, but the heat was palpable, something Aiden couldn't help but notice with slight discomfort.
—Stomp! Stomp!
Aiden observed the man, who seemed to be a simple mortal, and began to follow him discreetly.
After a while, he seized the moment to cast a suggestion spell, guiding the man unconsciously into an alley.
Once there, Aiden quickly created a simple barrier to prevent interruptions and, with a fluid gesture, hypnotized the man with black hair and dark eyes.
"I'm not proud of this… but I won't make excuses. I'll take your [Sacred Gear]. Maybe, one day, you would have awakened it and gotten involved in this shitty world. I don't know if this will save your life or if, on the contrary, I'm taking away your chance," Aiden said, without seeking any justification for his actions.
He closed his eyes, activating his [Thought Acceleration] and [Independent Parallel Thinking] spells, which helped him calculate the perfect spell to extract the [Sacred Gear] without endangering the man's life.
Aiden didn't have much experience manipulating souls, but he had learned a few tricks by analyzing the [Divine Dividing], especially those the God of the Bible used to seal Albion's soul.
With full concentration, Aiden whispered the spell's words in the language of Kabbalistic runes:
"[-ᚢ-ᚦ-ᚨ-ᚲ-ᚷ-ᚹ-]"
The moment he finished speaking, a magical circle glowed in his hands.
He moved his fingers with precision, while his support spells assisted him, calculating every movement down to the millimeter.
He imagined an ethereal being floating behind him.
When the spell activated, a semi-human avatar appeared behind Aiden, illuminated by lines of energy.
Kabbalistic runes were scattered across its body, many of which, though incomprehensible to most, represented concepts like "life," "essence," and "harmonic separation."
The avatar's hands and body weren't solid; they were entirely made of energy.
The avatar connected itself to Aiden through a thread, specifically to Aiden's brain.
Now, Aiden could control it as if it were an extension of his own body.
'Phew, it worked. Sometimes I think the [Kabbalistic Formula] is too overpowered… As long as you have the knowledge and experience, you can basically do almost anything…' Aiden thought as he moved the avatar into comical positions.
He even let it pass through the body of the hypnotized man, who stared blankly into space as if completely disconnected, just to test his control.
After a while of playing with the spell, Aiden coughed and focused on the main task.
Carefully, Aiden manipulated the avatar and guided it to insert its hands into the man's body, passing through without causing any harm, until it reached the man's soul.
There, he located the object of power, the [Sacred Gear], and performed the gesture to "pull."
The [Sacred Gear] began to detach slowly from the man's soul.
As it separated, fine threads of energy accompanied it, as if the artifact didn't want to leave. But finally, after a few moments, the red gauntlet emerged completely.
The avatar carefully caught it in its hands, and the man's soul returned to its original state.
The avatar exited his body, floating in front of Aiden, who observed the newly acquired artifact.
Aiden took the [Sacred Gear], and it began to glow, sticking to his body as if recognizing him as its new master.
However, Aiden slapped it away, rejecting the idea of it fusing with his soul.
"Stay still," he murmured, disgusted.
He didn't trust anything tied to Heaven's system.
Modifying it would be another matter, but he wouldn't let it stay within him just like that.
Shaking his head, he examined the red gauntlet floating in his palm.
"Dragon-type [Sacred Gear]… Is it made from the Welsh Dragon's flesh? [Twice Critical]… eh…" Aiden examined it for a while before storing it in the [Gate of Babylon].
He turned his attention to the hypnotized man and, feeling slightly guilty, decided to give him a small gift.
At least it would allow him to sleep better at night.
"A little gift. What you do with this knowledge is up to you," Aiden said softly, touching the man's forehead and implanting a small amount of information into his brain.
He used a healing spell to ensure he caused no harm.
Finally, he briefly altered his memories so he wouldn't suspect anything unusual.
With one last glance, Aiden walked away toward his next mission: stealing more [Sacred Gears].
[*]
Dimensional Gap.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Laboratory.
[*]
One day later…
Aiden was in the laboratory he had built inside the base, observing attentively the six [Sacred Gears] laid out on a table filled with strange tools.
His expression was blank, though his mind was working at full speed.
Five out of those six [Sacred Gears] were exactly the same: five [Twice Critical], the red gloves that allowed you to double your power for a limited time.
The ability wasn't bad, but Aiden couldn't help but feel he'd been unlucky to obtain five of these.
Despite that, he had a plan in mind to use the material these gloves were made of.
Inside them, Aiden knew there was something connected to Ddraig's body.
He planned to take those materials and fuse them with his [Condense] ability to create another artificial [Sacred Gear] at some point.
'Creating a body for a spiritual entity…' he thought.
'I wonder if Salamander would want a physical body made from this material. The spirits in Elicia's Spiritual World are so bored over there… Besides, they see me as some kind of god. Tricking them a bit and bringing them here shouldn't be too difficult… The plan would be to make an independent [Sacred Gear] with Salamander's soul, so it wouldn't be sealed. Although I want to deceive him, I have no intention of trapping him, of course…'
Aiden began thinking about the Spiritual World of his previous world, Elicia.
It was a place full of spirits with great potential.
In that world, any kind of being could be born: from the fire spirit Salamandra, a dragon resembling a lizard, to a lion capable of controlling and producing electromagnetic energy.
All those spirits were "trapped" there, although, in reality, they weren't trapped; they simply lived in their home.
However, Aiden thought they were very bored, and his desire was to bring them into the physical world so they could be "free."
The truth was, the spirits from that world were unusual.
When they died, they reincarnated in the Spiritual World, taking completely new forms.
For example, a humanoid fire spirit could reincarnate as a tiger or an elephant in its next life.
Now, why did these spirits see Aiden as a sort of god?
The answer was simple.
Aiden, as a Half-Spirit, wielded forces from the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, or as the [Falna] called it, his [Tree of Life/Death Sephira/Qlipha] magic.
This magic gave him an almost divine presence, and the spirits had observed him protect Elicia's world from the Phrases for 100 years.
They held him in very high esteem, so if Aiden asked them to come to his world to "help him," as he had helped theirs, they would gladly do it.
As long as the primordials didn't interfere, everything would be fine.
The primordial spirits were not conscious beings; they existed metaphysically as concepts, like fire, water, or wind.
They were the ones maintaining the balance of the Spiritual World.
'Well, I'll see which spirits to bring… There are some pretty rare ones, like Regulus-Aerum or Mesarthim-Adamas…' Aiden thought as his gaze drifted to the gloves on the table, pondering the plans already forming in his mind.
After a while of fiddling with those red gloves, Aiden turned his gaze to the other [Sacred Gear], the one with the ability to heal all supernatural beings in the world.
This [Sacred Gear] was considered a mistake by the Heaven faction, as it healed even devils, despite being a divine creation.
It was a [Twilight Healing], and Aiden had been lucky to find one.
It was extremely rare and proved to be an excellent tool for someone with a support role.
The most interesting part was that this [Sacred Gear] could evolve into anything, giving it unlimited potential.
Its healing power didn't differentiate between angels and devils, which carried certain implications.
If it fell into the hands of someone violent, or if it evolved incorrectly, it could end up cursing or harming both sides.
"I think someone from Rias Gremory's peerage had one just like this…" Aiden murmured to himself, lost in thought.
He then began studying all the [Sacred Gears], experimenting and trying to replicate the mechanism of some, as well as their foundation, but all his efforts were in vain.
"It wasn't going to be that easy, obviously… If it were that simple, everyone would be able to create these things…" he murmured as he kept working, determined to continue his research for the rest of the day.
[*]
Avalon Residence – Origami's Room.
[*]
Origami was sitting in her room, enjoying a popsicle while watching dramas on TV.
The way she licked it was almost lascivious, as if, in her mind, she were savoring something far more personal than the popsicle—perhaps imagining she was doing it with Aiden.
She was so engrossed in the drama that she didn't even notice when she received a spiritual communication from him.
'Origami, can you come to the [King's Monument]? I'll let the others know… I think you'll be quite happy to hear that I've finished what I promised.' Aiden's voice sounded unusually cheerful.
Origami's movements immediately stopped, and the popsicle slipped from her fingers, falling onto the bed.
However, she showed no interest in picking it up; her attention was entirely focused on Aiden.
'Did you really finish it…? Really? Really?' she repeated, her voice trembling with an emotion she rarely allowed to surface.
Her eyes shone with an uncommon intensity, as if the only thing in the world that mattered was his response.
'Yes… sorry for the delay, Origami… But I created a spell to speed up the construction, and it's ready now. I have it right here in my hands,' Aiden explained, and Origami smiled happily.
'No… don't apologize…,' Origami said softly, her eyes shining with an unusual warmth. 'Just the fact that you succeeded already makes me incredibly happy.'
She paused, letting her words sink in deeply. Then, with a warm, tender smile, she added, 'Thank you, my love, for working so hard for us.'
'N-No, it's nothing. You are my family… I would do anything for you, as long as it's possible. Don't forget that,' Aiden replied, slightly embarrassed.
Deep down, Aiden was glad he had sealed his personality and managed to stay young.
If he were an older man, he probably wouldn't feel that pure warmth from Origami's words—that simple feeling of love.
'So… can I have your children?' Origami asked with her serene tone, but it carried a determined edge. 'Yuna, Lilia, Haru…,' she began listing, her voice as calm as if she were reading a shopping list.
One by one, the names flowed from her lips, and the list seemed endless until it reached three digits.
Aiden, unable to hide his bewilderment, twisted his lips, thinking she was planning more than just a family—she was practically assembling a soccer team.
'Just come already. I've called the others. Don't be late…' Aiden insisted.
Origami nodded, and without saying another word, her body transformed into light and disappeared from the room, leaving behind a satisfied smile on her face.
[*]
Dimensional Rift
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
King's Monument
[*]
Aiden watched seriously as the eleven [Queen] pieces floated before him, spinning slowly in an elegant pattern.
He was inspecting them one last time, ensuring there were no errors.
The girls remained silent, respecting his focus.
These [Spirit Pieces] were unlike the usual devil chess pieces, typically red; instead, they were a crystalline, transparent blue.
At the center of each piece shone a phosphorescent blue light that seemed to contain an entire universe.
Additionally, these pieces were 'mutated,' as the devils called them.
After spending two days in normal time but 87,600 times faster in an accelerated temporal space, the equivalent of 480 years had passed, allowing the pieces to absorb enough spiritual energy to strengthen and evolve.
After a while examining the pieces, Aiden turned to the eleven girls and the puppet held by the blue-haired loli in her hand.
A serene smile lit his face.
"There's no problem; we can start whenever you're ready. Now… who will go first?" he asked in a calm tone, aware of the nerves and excitement they felt.
The group began moving toward the crystal-blue tree.
There, Aiden had to register the [Spirit Pieces] by touching the [King's Monument].
Only after that could he use them and grant them physical bodies.
In front of the majestic crystalline tree, Aiden looked at them all with a warm smile.
…
"Muku is ready, Nushi-sama. You've worked so hard for us, and it would be unforgivable for Muku to falter now," Mukuro proclaimed with a mix of determination and sweetness, intertwining her delicate fingers with Aiden's.
Though her voice sounded firm, it was clear she was nervous.
She had lived a hundred years as a spiritual entity, and transitioning to a physical body was not something she took lightly.
But she couldn't back down—not after all the effort Aiden had put into them.
The same applied to the others, though some were braver than others.
"I know my Mukuro is brave," Aiden replied confidently, gently squeezing her hand.
Mukuro returned a smile filled with determination.
"This daughter of the hurricane will never retreat," added Kaguya, crossing her arms firmly.
"Fufufu… though your legs won't stop trembling, little sister," teased Kurumi with a mischievous smile.
"Mockery: Kukukuku," Yuzuru joined in, enjoying the moment. Teasing her twin seemed to calm her nerves.
"Grrrr!" Kaguya growled at them, clearly irritated, as she tried to maintain her brave facade.
"Now, now, don't be mean to Kaguya-chin. Even if she's scared, she's giving her best. That's bravery too, don't you think?" Nia said with a calm smile, gently patting Kaguya's head with tenderness.
She then did the same to Yoshino, who stood next to her, offering a comforting gesture.
"Hmph! You don't have to pretend to be brave in front of us or Aiden! Feeling fear is completely normal. After all, we're about to face something no one here has tried before. To be honest, I'm a little nervous too," Kotori admitted, crossing her arms as she looked at the group with a mix of firmness and warmth.
Yoshino nodded silently, while Yoshinon, surprisingly, also remained quiet.
After a while of encouraging words and deep breaths, the girls were finally ready.
Aiden nodded, holding the [Spirit Pieces] close to his left hand, where they floated with a slight vibration.
Slowly, he extended his right hand and touched the crystal tree.
The moment his palm made contact with the [King's Monument], a phosphorescent blue light burst forth, first enveloping Aiden's hand and then spreading throughout his body.
The same light traveled to the eleven [Queen] pieces, which shone brightly as they filled with spiritual energy.
Their crystalline hue changed, transforming into a deep and radiant blue.
The light began to dissipate, and the eleven pieces floated gently toward the girls, entering their bodies with a delicate, almost ethereal movement.
—Flash!
Immediately, the bodies of Mukuro, Nia, Kurumi, Miku, Tohka, Yuzuru, Kaguya, Origami, Kotori, Natsumi, and Yoshino lit up with a blinding glow.
Threads of energy began swirling around them, forming cocoons that completely enveloped their figures.
Aiden watched the process closely, and as he felt the life force within the cocoons, he couldn't help but smile in relief.
"It worked… it worked!" he exclaimed joyfully.
For the first time in history, a peerage with eleven [Queens] had been born.
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[***]
End of the chapter.
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A/N:
Physical bodies completed!
Honestly, I said yesterday that I wouldn't be able to upload a chapter, but I wanted to thank you for reaching 1,000 power stones again this week, so I made some time to finish this 2,700-word chapter.
Don't be like me—prioritize your lives first.
Anyway, physical bodies obtained!
As for the artificial [Sacred Gears], I already have plenty of ideas. Yesterday, I finished the concept for the first one, and here it is:
[Great Spirit of Fire: Salamander]
Bearer: Ravel Phenex.
Description:
The independent [Sacred Gear] [Great Spirit of Fire: Salamander] contains the fire spirit known as Salamander, a creature resembling a dragon formed of pure fire.
This spirit was sealed within a special core created from Ddraig's flesh obtained from several [Twice Criticals].
Appearance:
Salamander takes the form of a fire lizard with draconic features and is approximately the size of a forearm.
Main Ability:
Advanced fire manipulation, allowing the creation of flames of various shapes, intensities, and temperatures.
Secondary Ability:
Multiplies the user's base power by five in its initial form, providing a significant combat boost.
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Regarding the spirit world in Elicia, I plan to change several aspects since the original series doesn't explore it much.
In any case, that world will only exist to provide material for the [Sacred Gears].
Thank you so much for reading and for the 1,000 power stones for another week.
Peace out.
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