Stepping through the exquisite halls of the House of Scara, I could not help but look forwards to seeing Silvia's parents. Zanris said they took quite well of her during her time but so much was left unsaid regarding those two.
"Master, will you turn them?" Zanris suddenly questioned to my shock. Personally, it did not matter to me. After the shit Zanris had done, I felt nothing could be worse.
"You're a devil; you can turn them yourself. "I responded, regarding the silence that followed after my words.
"We have arrived," Anna stated, giving the large stone door a powerful knock. Quaking in her boots in anticipation, I could not help but smile, watching the doors begin to open on their own. Suddenly a flash of light shot towards Zanris as a devilishly attractive flame wrapped her arms around Zan, kissing her lips.
"ZAN, I HAVE MISSED YOU!!!!!" Shouted the sex offender to my shock.
Sheading tear Zanish returned the hug and kiss, "Siva, I have returned."
Observing the almost carbon copy of Silvia, I could not help but marvel at the mature and thick flaming redhead filling out all the right spots before me. Turning my gaze to the man sipping tea without care, I could not help but snicker at his helpless expression towards is wife locking lips with another.
"Si, we talked about this. We talk to the boy; then you can have a moment with Zanris." The man explained in sorrow. Observing his long ears and dark evergreen hair upon his handsome face, I figured he was Silvia's father.
"I am Torna Scara, the Head Elder of the House of Scara. I have heard many things about you, Arsene Snow."
Stepping into his room filled with... sakura blossoms designed to be a mixture of nature and work. I scrunched my brow at the odd design, cuffing my hands towards him. I had always wanted to see a sakura tree up close. But I never had the chance to hunt in Japan, although I did get my fill of some special sushi within the states.
"Have a seat Lord Snow." Said Torna with a kind expression, "I have heard many things from the reports.
"Let me just get to the point, " Siva suddenly shouted from behind me. Pushing her fire-like hair from her gaze, she smiled, revealing a cute fang, "Do you want to marry my daughter."
"..."
"..."
Lilith, I had nothing to do with this. It's these mortals' fault. Why does everything have to be about marriage in a noble family?
"I assume this is about the man Zanris family wishes her to marry?" I patiently asked, getting a response I had hoped.
"Aye, that lonesome bitch wishes for our daughter to marry into her family." Siva stated, "but we..."
"No, it's fine; you can reject them. Silvia is a part of Vaevictis. She is under the rule of my wife, Yura Snow." I lightly said without much thought.
"Impossible! To join another power would go against our laws." Torna roared, rising from his seat in a fit of rage. "She would be disowned if it was known to the patriarch and the various elder. Shit, if this got out, it would be a major scandal.
"Don't know what to tell you. Ask your daughter if she is a part of us. But who in their right mind would disown an Emblem User? Do any of you understand how powerful they are? Silvia can do as she pleases because, at the end of the day, any sect under the heaven will wish for her to join them."
"Torna, "Siva whispered, nudging his arm. Releasing a heavy breath of air, the young man returned to his seat, glaring menacingly towards me; I snickered, "Relax, you hold all the power, but you are letting an outside clan dictate your choices."
Snorting, Torna waved his hand, "Let this matter rest; I wanted to speak to you about your spiral relic. The House of Scara wishes that you start with us in distributing."
"Get me a room that has access to everyone within the Vanir Clan, and I am willing to give two hundred Relics away for free and allow you all first access to Crossroads. I am sure you have heard of it?"
"We have, and Torgeir warned us about your little side business." Siva warned as she turned to Zanris, "however we trust Zan, so if she says it's help full, we will definitely return your favor.
ARching my lips, I was about to speak when Siva placed her fingers upon my lips. "Unless it is to speak the truth, keep silent."
Removing her fingers upon my lips, I smiled, "Of course, this is my gift to Silvia and Zanris. Zan, please do tell them the truth."
"Nothing is ever free, Si. "Zan stated in a hollow tone, "It will both help and hurt your house should you deal with the Devil."
"You are quite cunning for your age. All we know about these contracts is that something will be asked of us at some point." Said Torna, brewing a cup of tea.
"Correct, a breakthrough into Realm of World, immortality, all of it is a simple handshake away," I stated with a dark smile sending a chill down the couple's hearts. "But I am sure the other houses are more than willing to comply with my wishes."
"And so are we," Torna bitterly stated, knowing he had no choice in regards to this. "But I want your word Arsene that you nor your wife will make our daughter enter a contract with you."
Taking a whiff of the tea, I poured myself a cup, a little disrespectful, but a wicked smile slowly appeared upon my appearance, "That is up to your daughter and you all. My deals affect more than you can possibly perceive. For example, you tell one of your useless members to enter a contract to get Silvia out of this situation; what do you think will happen?"
Scrunching her brow, Siva spoke, "so you do have a way?"
"He doesn't because he is not enforcing the deal... there is a third party." Torna explained with glowing eyes bringing joy to my icy heart. "By sacrificing someone, we could essentially turn Silvia or our house into a monster. We could have an entire house of those with emblems."
"In a way, yes, but do you think what you have could cover the cost of an emblem?" I mocked in a hint of contempt, "Those that are young have a better chance of having their wish fulfilled, for they have more to offer."
"You cannot mean giving you those that cannot even defend themselves?" Siva hesitantly asked, pushing down her greed; however, Torna was different. Watching the desire overflowing from his soul, I chuckled.
"They are more lucrative than an old fart due to their innocence and purity."
"So virgins work as well?" Torna coldly asked. "That's good to know.
"Tor, stop this. Do you realize what you're saying? You do not even know what this boy will ask for?" shouted Siva rising from her seat. "He could take their lives away. These are our future generations.
"I don't see how that matters if it's at the expense of the weak."
Hiding the dark smile, I could not help but be impressed by the darkness within that man's soul. This is what I expect from those at the peak of humanity. The House of Scara will be my domain; their daughter is already within my hands. And they themselves will slowly fall into sin.
"Well said, but II could not have said it better myself."
"Hmph, I shall have a few hundred sent to you within the hours after set up," Torna coldly said to his wife trepidation. "Can we know the price you will ask?"
"Where is the fun in that Torna? I have never once told someone the price. When making a deal with me, simply be ready to pay the price. For that is what it means to deal with the Devil." I replied, taking a sip of the peachy tea. Feeling an endless load of qi of heaven and earth fill my dantian, I immediately began refining it. While its taste wasn't anything special, its effects were completely different.
"I shall prepare you a room within the City of Vesium. Our clan has an empty building within the center. You can use that; however, will you only deal or..."
"There will be more Items than you can imagine. And some will be exclusive to your clan. Like weapons that act like bows but shoot faster. We can prepare everything within a few hour's time." I explained, taking another sip when a wave of nausea once more gripped my soul.
Covering my mouth in haste, Zanris rushed towards me, checking up on my pulse and dantian with great concern. Waving her off, I sighed, "it's fine, just show me this city so I can begin." I hastily said, regaining my equilibrium.
"Are ok?" Siva asked with a hint of concern.
"Peachy," I replied
Not showing much concern, Torna arose, "Follow me then I shall show you where you will be station. As for your badge, we will procure one for you and Zan."
Following behind Torna, who seemed quite excited, I smirked. Coming to a large swirling vortex of azure energy within his office hidden behind a bookshelf, I turned towards Torna, who began to explain, "This is how we get around. You can only find these portals within the capital and major clans due to how complex they are. However, it's not quite stable enough to bring large items back, if any.
Taking a step in, Torna and Siva suddenly vanished into the azure portal. Turning to Zanris, who smiled, she nodded, "it's safe; just don't wave your arms." She said, leaping without care.
"And careless shit like that is how people in movies die. "
Taking a deep breath, I took a step in when my body was shot through a twirling misty tunnel. Shocked at the rainbow bridge at my side, my gaze suddenly narrowed at the entity with similar eyes staring back. Before I could say anything, everything vanished as I landed on one knee. Rising in a deep manner, my gaze grew cold and chill. Pulling out my phone, I texted Mare and Anya.
Me: Can anyone stop us from opening the bridges?
Anya: In theory, yes, but it will take a lot of time and a lot of know-how regarding space, formation, and a team of gods at every major bridge.
Mare: We could open the gates now if you feel worried.
I could, there is nothing stopping me from doing so, and it will make mass chaos, but I somehow feel like I should feel more excited about this. Hmmm, I know!
Me: No, do it when the King is speaking to Ezra.
Looking at my phone from the side, Zanris snickered, "Master is a little petty."
"I know, and I have no reason to be, but I just want to know how his face will get when he finds out that humans will no longer be the top of the food chain.
Noticing the strong looks from Torna and Siva, I placed my phone away, "it's a device that lets me communicate with people from all over the realm, and it's instantaneous." I explained, watching the sparkle within their eyes.
Hooking her arms through mine, Siva smiled, "Are you sure I cannot convince you to marry our daughter? With your help, I am sure Silvia will grow into a goddess amount those in Midgard.
"Yeah, I quite like my dick connected to my body. My wife is within the Realm of World. I am definitely not trying to piss her off. She would kill me than herself."
Pulling me along through the blasting streets, I suddenly gasped, finally taking note of the Japanese-style type of architecture. Like I had entered old japan, I shook in both joy and fright. Noticing my amazement, Siva snickered. "All of this was created by a man called Ren. He wanted to be reminded of his home, japan, so he had the entire city of Vesium remade. It was he who also gave us those cute blossoms."
Coming to a halt, I gasped at the Edo-style architecture filled with vibrant color. Turning my attention to Siva, I could not help but ask, "Where is he?"
"hmmm, He is now a sage that stays within the capital doing his own thing. Why do you ask?" Siva asked as my face chilled. "Do you know him?"
"And did he have some special power? Something that somehow separated him from everyone else?" I patiently asked, feeling excitement at a new pawn rising on my table.
Pulling arms away, both Torna and Siva stared at me in shock, "How did you know that? Only the three major houses know about that."
"Oh, little sister, it will seem you were quite busy. It looks like I have a fellow otaku in Midgard with me." I muttered with a deep smile.
"Master?"
"Arsene, how do you know about his power?" Torna coldly asked, his gaze glimmering with cold, killing intent.
"Because we are the same," I whispered in a demonic tone.
"You can copy any type of technique, and Arte?" Siva asked, making my smile even deeper.
"No, but my comprehension is one of the highest within Midgard, surpassing even the gods." I lightly stated, "That was the power I wanted."
Narrowing his eyes towards me, Torna frowned. "And your other power?"
"hmmm, you tell me his, and I tell you mine," I explained, lying through my teeth. Very few knew about my ability to adapt, and even if they did, none knew to the extent of which it worked.
"Swear to the Heavens," Torna stated
"I swear to the heavens not to lie when I tell you about my second power. However, I will only speak the truth if Torna does the same about Ren's power," I stated, laughing my ass off inwardly.
Fool! You have fallen into my trap card!
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