As much of a surprise as Rin's 'transformation' had been, Vahn wasn't just going to sit idly by as a 'wave' of Mana spread through the surroundings. He could feel what could only be described as 'Death' encroaching upon Rin's workshop so Vahn used his already manifested [Enkidu] to unceremoniously bind the Goddess residing in Rin's body. Shock immediately found its way to her face before realization dawned upon her as [Enkidu] reflected within her pupils. Though she was virtually powerless under the effect of the chains, she still furrowed her brows deeply while whimpering, "You dog...what are you going to do...?"
Vahn was a little surprised to see the haughty Goddess on the verge of tears, causing him to feel slightly apologetic as he calmly stated, "Relax. It is not my intention to harm you. The body you are inhabiting belongs to my friend. Try to stay calm and see if you can remember why you're here..." Since 'Servants' were supposed to be supplied with information about the modern era as part of the summoning ritual, Vahn was confident she would calm down after sorting through her memories...
Though she didn't seem to place much value in his words, the Goddess residing within Rin's body began to look towards 'nothing', the same gaze others would use when recalling distant memories. This continued for several minutes before the tension in her body slowly started to ease up, followed by the Goddess looking towards Vahn with a more 'confident' expression as she said, "You are Vahn Mason, my kin..." Though she seemed to have calmed down a fair amount, just as things were beginning to become less tense, she exclaimed, "Undo these foul chains at once...if...if you don't, I will..." Whatever threat was about to leave her lips ultimately fell by the wayside as, just as quickly as her first transformation had been, Rin's body began to change once again.
Seeing Rin's hair transition from blond back to its original black color, Vahn might have been fooled into thinking she was returning to normal. However, even under the bindings of [Enkidu], he could senes the Divinity of a god within Rin's body as her hair became suffused with a deep purple hue. The previous clothing adorning her body evaporated into nothingness, replaced by garments that would have hardly qualified as underwear. This took on the form of a white cloth, barely covering Rin's chest, and a pair of black, thong-like, bottoms. Both were adorned with gold, the only thing indicating their intended purpose wasn't as undergarments, while the crown atop her head changed from having three prongs to a total of seven, each interspaced an even distance as they cascaded outwards like a fan.
When Rin opened her eyes this time, they had become several shades darker than the previous Goddess, this time looking like a red wine of the highest quality. The moment she laid eyes on Vahn, this new Goddess showed a slightly excited smile as she asked, "Do you make a habit of binding women you've only just met~? I don't particularly mind, but you had better be prepared for the consequences if you fail to satisfy me." As these words left her mouth, the goddess tried to link her left leg with Vahn's as, prior to Rin's transformation, Vahn had moved to support her body. Though she could hardly move even a single centimeter, this didn't stop the newly appeared Goddess from breathing a little heavily as she tried to pull him closer to her body...
Instead of outright resisting, Vahn allowed himself to be drawn closer to the unnamed Goddess but, just as she attempted to seal his lips with a kiss, his right hand touched her exposed abdomen before sending a flood of Source Energy into her body. With eyes as round as saucers, the goddess began to shake violently within [Enkidu]s embrace as Vahn forcefully repressed the invasive energy flowing through Rin's body. Realizing what was happening, the Goddess strained her throat, shouting, "What do you think you're doing!? Ahhhn, you bastard. Stooooooooooop iiiiiit~!" Using the same leg she had wrapped around Vahn's, the Goddess attempted to get into a position to kick him away but was ultimately unable to manage the feat with her limited movement.
Just as the purple began to fade away from Rin's hair, the wine-red eyes of the Goddess locked gazes with Vahn as she confidently stated, "You...nobody is allowed to treat me in this fashion. Even if you're a God, I'll make you beg for my forgiveness before making you into my eternal slave. When I'm done with you, you won't even be able to breathe without my permission. I swear this oath on my True Name, Ishtar Anu Inanna...you will be mine, Vahn Mason." With these parting words, Ishtar's consciousness retreated into the deepest recesses of Rin's Ego, a place where Vahn had no means to influence her. At the same time, Rin's hair and eyes regained their natural color while the previous raiment that protected her dignity faded into nothingness...
With a profoundly tired look in her aqua-blue eyes, Rin rested her head against Vahn's arm as she muttered, "To think I'd be reunited with this vixen a second time...haaaa..." Then, noticing the state of her body, Rin's face became beet red as she sheepishly said, "Please release me..." while closing her thighs in a desperate attempt at modesty. Vahn loosened the chains around her body before pulling out a mantle and a spare change of clothing before turning his back and asking, "Do you know what happened? The second Goddess introduced herself as Ishtar but I never got the name of the first one..."
Even with her body aching all over, Rin managed to dawn the panties Vahn had handed to her in record time, all while using the cloak to cover herself. In response to Vahn's question, she answered, "The Grail seems to be more unstable than we expected. Instead of a single Heroic Spirit, I somehow managed to summon the Goddess Ereshkigal as my Servant. As for how Ishtar came attached, I feel like she has some kind of personal grudge against me after what happened last time. Though most Servant's don't retain their memories, even if they are summoned multiple times, that isn't the case for Ishtar. Both she and Ereshkigal have access to my own memories, just as they are able to use my body as a vessel as a means to manifest themselves..."
Rin seemed more than a little depressed at being reunited with Ishtar, causing Vahn to remain silent for a few seconds before asking, "How were you able to separate from her during the previous Holy Grail War? If her existence is going to cause you to suffer, can't we reverse the summoning and just have you sit out?" Vahn was almost tempted to offer his services as Rin's 'unofficial' Servant, but his mind began to emit a cold sensation almost as soon as the thought crossed his mind. Though it wasn't impossible for him to play the part, it didn't seem as if his [Will of the Emperor] was too fond of the idea, even if he was only pretending...
Unexpectedly, Rin shook her head before regaining a bit of confidence in her expression as she explained, "This situation may not be all that bad. Though Ishtar is an Archer-Class Servant, Ereshkigal is a Lancer-Class. They're both Goddesses as well, meaning I won't have to just stand on the sidelines while you battle against everyone on your own. Besides, there are very few ways to separate Ereshkigal and Ishtar from my body without completing the Holy Grail War or making use of Noble Phantasms like Medea's Rule Breaker. I can't even transfer my Command Seals over to others as that would only put me in a position where I may be forced to abide by the 'orders' of someone else..."
As the last sentence left Rin's lips, her face became a deep shade of red as she glanced over her shoulder to make sure Vahn was still turned away. Since the original plan was to transfer her Command Seals to him, this would put her in a position where he could, quite literally, order her to do anything. Regardless of her own will, she would be completely powerless to resist as even Goddesses like Ishtar were bound by the restrictions of the system. Though she knew Vahn wouldn't ask her to do anything perverse, Rin's heart began beating fast just knowing it was a possibility. This was also the main reason she hated being Ishtar's host as, regardless of how much willpower she possessed, it was impossible to ignore the increased 'impulses' within her body...
Remembering how much she had gone through as a result of Ishtar's nature, Rin's face was a mix between a deep shade of red and a sickly white. Last time, though she had hated it at first, the only reason she avoided an even worse situation was due to the willingness of Shirou to 'help' her out. Since this was no longer the case, Rin's body began trembling slightly as she began to imagine her future, emotions of fear, trepidation, and excitement boiling up from her abdomen. Fortunately, it seemed that Vahn had the means to temporarily seal away Ishtar as, during the previous Holy Grail War, Rin had been forced to watch as the rampant Goddess did whatever she wanted unless compelled to behave with the use of a Command Seal...
Unaware of the internal struggle Rin was facing, Vahn's mind was racing with potential solutions that could help prevent Ishtar from coming forward. Ereshkigal seemed a lot easier to deal with so, with Rin wanting to participate, Vahn wanted to provide her with the means of reigning in Ishtar, if not both Goddesses. Unfortunately, the only means he had of constraining Divinity was his [Enkidu] and, if not for the face that Ishtar and Ereshkigal were 'foreign' entities within Rin's body, he wouldn't have even been able to temporarily bottle them up with his Source Energy. It was only a matter of time until they broke free and, with Ishtar obviously being the more dominant existence, Vahn had no doubt she would make her presence known once again...
With a sudden burst of inspiration, Vahn blinked in surprise before asking, ("Sis, can I use one of the [Spirit Vessel]s to serve as a faux-body for Ishtar and Erishkigal?") As he had previously humored the idea of lending a [Spirit Vessel] to his own Servant, Vahn was hopeful that he could do the same for Rin's. Unfortunately, Sis immediately answered, (*It would only be possible if the entity you wish to place into the [Spirit Vessel] was willing. Even if Rin used a Command Seal, that would not change the inner thoughts of Ishtar and Ereshkigal. Unless you convince them to habitate them willingly, there is no means of forcing them into the [Spirit Vessel]s. After all, the Soul cannot be forcibly bound, regardless of how powerful you may become...*)
Though it was a different matter of binding the 'Ego', the Soul was something that was beyond the Tier system as, without the Soul to serve as a basis, Tiers would even exist. Vahn could force the Ego of Ishtar and Ereshkigal to submit to him but, even if they outwardly appeared loyal to him, their Souls may resist any attempts at being bound to a vessel they hadn't chosen for themselves. As Goddesses like Ishtar had existed for an exorbitant amount of time, the only way she could be convinced to enter a [Spirit Vessel] was if you managed to win her trust. Even then, there was still a chance of failure since she may not truly mean it, regardless of how she feels in the moment...
As Vahn's mind continued mulling over various ideas, Rin had finished changing into her new clothes, surprised that they fit her body perfectly. Since she could 'feel' that Vahn was thinking about how best to help her, Rin managed a genuine smile before saying, "Don't worry about it too much, Vahn. The Holy Grail War usually doesn't even last more than a week so I'll be fine, even if Ishtar ends up taking over my body. She still has to follow the rules set by the Greater Grail so she won't be that easy for her to cause trouble. If she does something too ridiculous, I can use one of my Command Spells to reign her in. Fortunately, Ereshkigal seems far more agreeable than her sister so I won't be powerless, even if Ishtar gets put in time out..."
Just as they had access to her memories, Rin was given brief tidbits of information pertaining to Ishtar and Ereshkigal as, even though they would be in full control during battles, she was still their Master. During the previous Holy Grail War, she had managed to prevent Ishtar from trying to use her body to 'sample' the men of the current era. Though this caused her own urges to eventually reach a point where she needed 'assistance', Shirou's overbearing desire to 'save' everyone meant he was easy to convince. This eventually blossomed into a far more intimate relationship as they continued to fight as allies, at least up until Gilgamesh appeared and ruined everything with his plot to secure the Grail and steal Shirou's Servant, Artoria, in an effort to make her into his bride...
Seeing the conviction in Rin's eyes, Vahn gave an approving nod before saying, "I will look into solutions to help your control Ishtar, even without having to use a Command Seal. For the time being, I can keep her suppressed so we can still move forward with our plan to make others think Fenrir is your Servant." As there was no way Fenrir would be satisfied with sitting out during the fighting, Vahn had convinced her to play the part of Rin's Servant. This was accomplished by having Rin promise she would never require Fenrir to refer to her as Master, combined with a promise to grant Fenrir's 'wish' when the Holy Grail War came to a conclusion. Since this was likely something he would have to give her 'directly', Vahn was actually looking forward to wrapping things up to see what Fenrir had in mind...
As her own thoughts were in line with Vahn's proposition, Rin nodded her head before almost immediately asking, "Are you going to try and summon a Servant now? If we wait too long, there is a chance the other Master's will beat you to it. Though I'm cerrtain you would be able to acquire a set of Command Seals for yourself, being forced to rely on the Servant summoned by another is never a good thing. The Grail tries to make sure every Servant summoned has a matching affinity with their respective Master. Shitty people usually end up with equally shitty Servants so I would recommend securing one of your own as soon as possible..."
Vahn was a little surprised with how quickly Rin had 'recovered', especially since she had seemed so depressed before getting dressed. However, he couldn't help but agree with her assessment of the situation so, placing the issue of Ishtar on the back-burner, Vahn nodded his head before saying, "I'll go ahead and summon my Servant now. If your words are true, I'm curious to know what kind of Servant the Holy Grail has determined is suitable for me..." As these words left his lips, a premonition overcame Vahn that caused a sinking feeling in his stomach. This was similar to the feeling he had when imagining what kind of Goddess Amaterasu would be, causing Vahn a sense of impending dread, even as he accepted what seemed to be a 'quirk' of his fate...
Without brooding over the issue, Vahn set about conducting his own summoning ceremony, choosing to forgo an incantation since he was fully prepared to fight without relying on his Servant at all. As for a catalyst, Vahn surprised Rin a bit by cutting a thin line across his wrist and allowing his blood to drip onto the magic circle. Since the Servant was supposed to be tied to the Master, Vahn was curious about how the system would interpret his blood. He didn't believe it would be able to sense the Source Energy contained within, but that wouldn't stop it from misconstruing the energy as 'Divine' in origin, as the Record seemed to jump to the conclusion that his energy was the highest possible form within the Record itself.
Unlike how Rin's 'light' had invaded her body, Vahn watched as Fate and Time danced around each other before coalescing into a small figure. He inhaled deeply before deciding that he wouldn't blame his Servant, regardless of what form they took. At least, this was the manta Vahn told himself as he watched a figure adorned in red rise to its feet. By the time his Servant was standing at their full height, the chrysanthemum crest on their hat barely reached Vahn's clavicle. Since it was a rather tall and broad hat, Vahn guessed their height was around 153cm tall, giving them a petite figure that caused him to sigh internally...
Looking up with blood-red eyes, set in a confident expression that seemed to pierce through everything, Vahn's Servant asked, "Are you the fool who thinks himself worthy of being my Master...?" Then, without waiting for an answer, Vahn's Servant showed an expression of mild surprise before answering their own question, musing, "Oh? Not bad. I thought you sleight-of-hand types were all weak and scholarly. This is starting to look pretty exciting...!" With this said, Vahn's servant suddenly unsheathed their sword before stabbing towards his neck with lethal intent.
With his tired expression immediately transitioning into a cold and serious look, Vahn deflected the blade with the back of his hand before instinctually striking forward with his right fist. Though this wasn't his maximum speed, it still caught his Servant by surprise as his fist stopped only one centimeter from her face, blowing her hat away in the process. This caused a veritable torrent of hair to fall from the woman's head, followed by her laughing loudly before shouting, "Nice! Even if I still need to observe you for a while, I can tell you've got some backbone, kid. You won't find me calling you Master, but I don't mind following your orders...assuming you're not some kind of idiot, that is."
Seeing that his Servant didn't show any discernible signs of fear after nearly taking a strike to the face, combined with their manner of speaking, Vahn figured they were the type to fearlessly throw themselves into battle without a second thought. This made him feel embarrassed internally as, even if he didn't want to admit it, his personality wasn't all that dissimilar. With that in mind, Vahn got a better look at his Servant, noticing she was wearing black military garb that didn't seem to hail from the distant past. Completing the outfit, she had a blood-red cloak that cascaded down to her ankles while her calves and feet were adorned with peculiar golden greaves that had black gemstones embedded into the knees.
Much like the cap she had worn, these gemstones were surrounded by a chrysanthemum motif that was evidence that she had close ties to Japan, even though that could have been easily ascertained by her basic build and face structure. She also had long black hair, which extended past her hips, possessing a somewhat wild quality to it, even though it seemed sleek at the same time. At the same time, it glowed with a subtle red sheen, almost as if it had been washed with blood if the 'aura' radiating from her was to be believed. This, combined with her sharp eyes that practically screamed 'confidence', gave Vahn the impression that his Servant was a force to be reckoned with. His only real complaint, not that it mattered in the grand scheme of things, was that she had the appearance of a young woman, even if her figure was marginally more developed than Fenrir...
Much like he was evaluating her, Vahn's Servant continued to eye him with an appraising gaze that seemed to penetrate deep into his flesh. The longer she looked at him, the larger her grin grew, causing two prominent canines to appear when she showed her teeth. Then, at a speed much faster than she had drawn her sword, Vahn's Servant pulled out what appeared to be a musket-pistol before pointing it towards his head and pulling the trigger. Instead of a normal bullet, a reddish-black laser, much like Rin's [Gandr], attempted to pierce through Vahn's skull before he casually moved his head aside to evade. In the same motion, Vahn stepped forward before flicking his Servant directly on her forehead and saying, "Stop trying to test me..." in a stern tone.
While rubbing her forehead with a gloved hand, his Servant laughed in a tone eerily reminiscent of Kali before saying, "Relax, I'm just trying to keep you on your toes. If you couldn't dodge attacks like this, you wouldn't be qualified to be my Master. I don't give a damn about the Holy Grail so it doesn't matter to me if I get sent back because you were too weak to pass muster. If my actions upset you, feel free to use a Command Seal to force me to abide by your will. Until then, I'll act as I please, thanks." With that said, Vahn's Servant disappeared into thin air, turning into her Spirit form that was able to pass through all obstacles unimpeded. This was a way Servants could conserve their Mana when outside of combat or, in this example, a means in which they could move about when and wherever they pleased...
As the presence of his Servant disappeared from Rin's workshop, Vahn heard her voice within his mind, almost like a darker version of Sis as she mused, ("By the way, kid. The names Oda Nobunaga, the Devil King of the Sixth Heaven. Looks like you summoned me as an Archer-Class Servant so don't expect me to fight on the frontlines unless you're there alongside me. Don't worry, I'll make sure not to shoot you in the back if you want to take to the frontlines yourself, kukukuku~.")
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vessel of the Twin Goddesses...!','Rin's best quality is her ability to bounce back almost instantly from anything...','So Vahn's Servant is an Archer that specializes in Anti-Divine combat, all while having the heart of a conquer who pushes the world towards their version of a better future...xD')
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Not long after Nobunaga had wandered off on her own, Rin produced a dry laugh while Fenrir adopted an admittedly adorable pouting expression as she complained, "I don't like her." Though she hadn't been worried that her Master would be harmed, just the fact that Nobunaga had attacked him twice was enough to put her at the top of Fenrir's list of hated individuals. As for Rin, she actually found the situation somewhat humorous as, given what she knew of Vahn, the fact he had summoned such a Servant almost seemed like 'just desserts'. He had been like a demon during her training and, now that he had summoned a Servant of his own, it seemed like she represented many of the traits he generally kept hidden.
Curious about the identity of Vahn's Servant, Rin asked, "So, did she end up introducing herself? Based on the fact she used a pistol, I imagine her classification is an Archer-Class Servant, right?" Even though Nobunaga had also used her sword, Rin didn't find it particularly impressive, especially when compared to the fact she could manifest a pistol out of then air before firing magical bullets. Unsurprisingly, Vahn nodded his head in response to her words before saying, "She said her name was Oda Nobunaga, the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven. It doesn't seem like she will be easy to deal with unless I use a Command Spell..." Since Master's were able to sense the presence of their Servants, Vahn could sense that Nobunaga had already left the Tohsaka Manor before wandering off on her own.
Hearing Vahn's words, Rin showed mild surprise on her face as she asked, "Oda Nobunaga? To think that yet another Heroic Spirit is actually a woman...hell, the real Oda Nobunaga was actually born after the Holy Grail War had already begun. It's pretty rare for someone born so late into the Age of Men to become a Heroic Spirit. At least this confirms our suspicions that the Grail is seriously messed up. Not only did I end up with two different Servants from the Mesopotamian Era, but your Servant is eastern in origin, meaning the Grail's previous restrictions pretty much aren't applicable anymore."
Nodding his head, Vahn then took a quick glance at his Command Spells which, curiously, took on the shape of a bow with a cross-shaped arrow running through it. He didn't know if this was the result of summoning an Archer-Class Servant, or if whatever method the Grail used to 'scan' potential Masters had somehow detected his own skill with the bow. Since the magic circle hadn't done anything to his body, Vahn suspected that scan that Akasha had performed was also stored within the Root when she transferred his body over...
Deciding not to 'force' Nobunaga to follow his orders, Vahn instead turned his attention to Fenrir before heavily stroking her head. She wasn't in the best of moods so he played with her ears as he said, "We won't have much free time once the Holy Grail War starts so I'll make sure to pamper you plentily tonight."
Fenrir's mood immediately improved when she heard her Master's words while, at the side, Rin's expression became much redder than usual. Noticing this, Vahn gave her a concerned look that caused her to shake her head lightly before saying, "I'll be fine. Just for tonight, I don't mind if you and Fenrir make a bit of noise..." As these words left her mouth, Rin's red became two shades darker since it almost sounded like she didn't mind listening in on them. At the same time, her heart was starting to beat like a drum within her chest as, even 'deeper' within her chest, a presence began to spread from an area beyond her ability to discern.
Noticing Rin's abnormal state, Vahn's [Eyes of Truth] activated, allowing him to see a foreign mana expanding outward, slowly encroaching Rin's own. What he didn't expect was, from the moment he activated his [Eyes of Truth], Rin felt like her body was burning wherever Vahn passed his gaze. She had the distinct impression that he could see through her completely, causing Rin intense feelings of shame and, more frustratingly, excitement. She barely even heard Vahn's words as he explained, "It seems like Ishtar isn't content with staying cooped up. What a troublesome woman..." Even with his aversion to forcefully imprisoning anything, Vahn knew that Ishtar was essentially an unwanted invader within Rin's body. Her comfort wasn't that important to him since she showed no regard for Rin's, her host and Master's, feelings...
Deactivating his [Eyes of Truth], Vahn gestured for Rin to turn around and, somewhat surprisingly, she complied without a word. He then proceeded to place an even stronger 'seal' to prevent Ishtar from emerging while, at the side, Fenrir looked toward Rin with squinted eyes. Even if her Master seemed to be willfully ignoring it, her nose couldn't be fooled. She could 'smell' the peculiar aroma of a woman wafting from Rin's body, causing her to feel a strong desire to 'protect' her Master from Rin's inevitable attempt to seduce him. She had learned a lot from Loki, Syr, and Haruhime so, unless her Master was seeking Rin out on his own volition, Fenrir wouldn't let her get close to him without a good reason. It didn't matter to her if Rin was being influenced by a god as, ultimately, that was her problem, not something her Master should have to concern himself with...
Feeling Fenrir's gaze on her back, Rin felt as if her entire body was covered in a thin layer of ice which, surprisingly, helped her calm down quite a bit. If the influence of Ishtar was like a tiny flame that continued to grow in intensity, Fenrir's glare was like a bucket of ice water that doused it almost instantly. As a result, by the time Vahn had finished 'sealing' away Ishtar once again, Rin had managed to regain enough composure to appear relatively unflustered as she said, "I'm going to inform the others that we both managed to summon Servants. I'll be going with the story that my Servant is the Lancer-Class, Fenrir, so you'll have to provide her with a spear..."
Though Fenrir had never actually fought with a spear before, her natural dexterity and agility would allow her to play the part without too much difficulty. She may not be able to contend against the more powerful Servants, especially since the Grail was being finicky, but neither she nor Rin had to worry about acting alone. Fenrir was essentially just Rin's bodyguard, at least until the latter was forced to take action and reveal the existence of her actual Servants. Most of the fighting would still be handled by him, insofar as taking the fight to enemies was concerned.
With Rin's condition stabilized for the time being, Vahn and Fenrir retired to the study to lounge about while Rin went off to call Lord El-Melloi II. Vahn used this time to play with Fenrir's tail for a bit as he looked through his Unit Management which, even though she wasn't actually his Subordinate, listed Nobunaga's status. It showed her Loyalty value as (-), meaning the number was null from The Path's perspective. Fortunately, it didn't matter that much if Nobunaga was truly loyal to him as, even if she had a high level of [Independent Action], she still had to follow the rules of the Holy Grail War. He hadn't given her any orders so she couldn't attack normal civilians and, unless they attacked her, even other Masters and Servants were off-limits.
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[Status]
Name: [Oda Nobunaga]
Age: Ageless
Race: Human
Strength: 30C
Endurance: 43B
Agility: 33C
Magical Power: 41B+
Good Luck: 47B++
Soul Tier: 3 (Fragmented Lord)
Noble Phantasm: [Three Thousand Worlds: Three Line Formation:E~A]
Origin: Anti-Divine, Purpose
Skills: [Loved by Fate:Innate:SS], [Child of the Stars:Innate:B], [Conquerer's Oath:Innate:B], [Tenka Fubu:A], [Demon King:A], [Strategy:B], [Magic Resistance:B], [Independent Action:B]
Magic: (-)
Magecraft: (-)
[Tenka Fubu]
Rank: A
Passive: User becomes stronger in the presence of any entity of Divine origin.
Active: Attacks against entities of Divine origin have a high chance of ignoring resistances.
[Demon King]
Rank: A
Passive: Recognized as an evil entity by the world, regardless of alignment.
Active: Increases parameters based on the amount of malice targetted towards the user.
[Strategy]
Rank: B
Use: The user's ability to plan and make sound decisions under pressure.
[Magic Resistance]
Rank: B
Use: The user's ability to resist magic attacks equal to the skill's rating and lower.
[Independent Action]
Rank: B
Use: The user's ability to act independently without relying on a Master's support. Significantly reduces mana consumption when outside of combat.
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Vahn was rather impressed with Nobunaga's status but, considering she was a Heroic Spirit that had been recognized by the Throne of Heroes, it wasn't too difficult to believe she should have been very powerful during her time alive. Though the legend surrounding a person could actually make their Heroic Spirit more powerful than the original, especially for more recent Heroes, that didn't really matter to Vahn. Just the fact that Nobunaga's [Good Luck] had nearly broken through the 'limit' set by the Root showed a great deal of promise. It shouldn't be easy for Nobunaga to promote her strength further but, with the supplement of his Source Energy, Vahn felt like she would be a nightmare for other Servants at her preferred range...
What Vahn was curious about was the power of Nobunaga's Noble Phantasm as, unlike other skills and abilities, there was no information on its function within her Status. Since each Servant's Noble Phantasm was usually their strongest means of attack or defense, Vahn couldn't help wondering what Nobunaga's did. The fact that it showed a never before seen variable like E~A seemed to indicate that it either had a variable efficacy or was entirely dependent on luck. Vahn assumed it was the former as it would be a significant weakness if Nobunaga's Noble Phantasm was solely based on her Good Luck parameter...
Deciding it was best to ask directly, Vahn focused his mind before sending his thoughts to Nobunaga, asking, ("Nobunaga, can you explain to me the functionality of your Noble Phantasm? I need to know exactly what you're capable of if I want to incorporate you into my plans.") Even if he ultimately handled the battles himself, Vahn still wanted to know if Nobunaga might be useful for providing support fire. The only problem was, even if he would normally be immune to her attacks, Nobunaga actually dealt significantly more damage to beings of Divine origin. Since he had two active skills that made him even weaker against such attacks, there was a chance a stray shot of her's could actually injure him pretty severely. This wouldn't kill him, by a long shot, but it had been a while since his body was destroyed and Vahn wasn't in a hurry to experience it again...
In response to his telepathic message, Nobunaga's voice sounded as if it were spoken directly into his ears as she mused, ("I was wondering how far you were going to let me wander off before sending me a message. I've already made it from one coast to the other and was just on my way to check out the northern part of the island. You're lucky I didn't just run off on you, boy.") There was a bit of excitement contained within Nobunaga's voice that, even without knowing what she was up to, it was easy to intuit that she was enjoying herself.
Releasing a light chuckle, Vahn played with Fenrir's floppy ears as he said, ("I don't think you're the type that would just wander off and abandon your duty. Since you already claimed to recognize me, I don't mind letting you explore the area on your own. I trust your judgment, Miss Demon King...") With what he had learned about Nobunaga over the last few hours, Vahn knew she was the type that dedicated herself to whatever she decided upon. She was a great revolutionary during her times and, even though her reputation painted her out to be an evil and malicious force, Vahn felt that this was more along the lines of historical embellishment. After all, the policies Nobunaga enacted during her time, combined with the efforts she put into trying to help her people prosper, painted a different picture from how she was commonly portrayed in media...
Though he didn't hear her laugh through their telepathic link, Vahn could imagine Nobunaga standing atop a building, gazing out over the horizon as she answered, ("My Noble Phantasm allows me to summon as few as a single matchlock, or as many as three-thousand. So long as you can provide me with an adequate amount of mana, I can even wipe out entire armies on your behalf. Though, if you expect me to work that hard for you, expect that you'll owe me quite the debt after the fact. You had better prepare some strong sake and a full banquet if you want me to defeat your enemies on your behalf.")
As he was starting to feel like he had a grasp on Nobunaga's nature, Vahn's expression became more resolute as he replied, ("I do not require others to fight my battles for me. If you want to sit in the back and watch me do all the work, be my guest. I'm not after the Greater Grail to have something like a wish granted, as I'm perfectly capable of achieving my goals without such things. Our goal is to destroy the Grail and bring this whole farce to an end, nothing more, nothing less.") Though Vahn obviously didn't include the fact that The Path already provided him with infinite possibilities, including having wishes granted, that didn't make his words any less true.
For several seconds after he finished his words there was only silence in response, even though Vahn could sense that he was still linked telepathically with Nobunaga. When she finally responded, there was a slightly teasing tone to her voice as she stated, ("You won't catch me idling, Vahn. If that is your true desire, don't think I'm going to miss out on the fireworks. Stay alert though, or I might send one flying up your ass...!") Following this, Vahn could swear that Nobunaga was laughing boisterously on the other side, even though it didn't leak through their connection. Since this seemed to be a quirk of her nature, he decided to ignore it and simply replied, ("Make sure you return by nightfall. You don't seem like the type to get caught off guard, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Even if I don't need your help to achieve my goals, losing someone that is supposed to be my ally would leave a bad taste in my mouth.")
This time, Vahn could imagine Nobunaga waving her hand in a dismissive manner as she half-heartedly answered, ("Yeah, yeah, don't worry. Contrary to what my appearance might lead you to believe, I'm a big girl. Just make sure to summon me if you get into some trouble you can't handle. If you call me Big Sis, I might lend you a hand.") With these parting words, the connection Vahn had established with Nobunaga was severed rather unceremoniously. As this was within his expectations, he didn't let it bother him and instead shifted his complete focus to Fenrir before tracing his index finger around her navel. This caused her jaw to tremble slightly as she opened her eyes just enough to let her scarlet red irises shine through...
Since Nobunaga would almost certainly return before nightfall, Vahn knew his time to 'pamper' Fenrir would come to an end a bit earlier than expected. Though it was somewhat embarrassing, Vahn actually couldn't send mana directly to Nobunaga through the mana pathways that were supposed to exist between Master and Servant. As the Grail was incapable of altering his body, Vahn completely lacked the capability to efficiently send Nobunaga mana without direct contact. Though he could get around this if she was inside of his domain, it was a problem if she encountered an opponent on her own.
Nobunaga was obviously cognizant of the fact that she wasn't receiving any mana from him so, even if they footed around the issue, she would 'obediently' return in the evening. Then, either through the use of [Hands of Nirvana] or feeding her mana-rich foods, Nobunaga would be able to replenish her reserves. There were also a few more 'intimate' methods in which to transfer mana, such as the exchange of bodily fluids and 'life essence', but Vahn had no intentions of even broaching the subject. If it came down to it, at least during an emergency situation, he would allow her to directly consume his blood. This would undoubtedly provide her with more than enough energy to keep going, just as the Tier 5 Eva had been able to persist for years after feeding for a little over an hour.
With his mind wandering slightly, Vahn leaned down, kissing Fenrir's collarbone before moving his way up her neck. She responded by placing her paw against the back of his head while stretching her neck to increase the available surface area. Vahn found this rather adorable so he made sure to move nice and slow to savor the moment. It wasn't until he could feel Fenrir's claws begin to poke through his hair that he released a light chuckle and moved to her lips. At the same time, his right hand snaked down her abdomen, sending 'electrical' surges through her body before he invaded the fabric of her shorts. She was wearing a light T-shirt and a pair of denim shorts that matched the style of the modern era. Though they were made from magic, they had the textile sensation and functionality of actual fabric, making it so that the elastic band allowed Vahn access to the treasure concealed within...
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Nobu-chan is super lucky o_o...','Playful Banter','(U,...,U)...')
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