Chapter 069: Back to the Real World

Just thinking about what I could learn from that sword brought a smile to my face.

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<< {software}.[B.I.T.C.H] Is Impressed With How Efficient That Master Is In Manipulating {user}.[Armor-Cordis] >>

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What nonsense are you even talking about this time, you malware? I performed a task for her and she then gave me a reward - possibly the most impressive reward I've gotten yet. There is no kind of manipulation in that!

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<< … >>

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…?

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<< Sure - Whatever >>

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So strange.

Ignoring that demented system's random senseless comments; both myself & my master once again approached the god hunter's saloon. There seemed to be an argument outside as the familiar knightess stood silently at alert while some well dressed man appeared to complain. Their words I didn't know.

Some kind of barrier surrounded them but the energy that was used felt familiar yet I didn't really care about the details of it. After a moment we too stood just outside the barrier that encased the unusual pair of knight & business man.Both turned towards us where I saw a horn coming out the man's forehead.

His horn wasn't perfectly centred nor as beautiful as my glorious antlers. Other than the horn he basically just looked like a regular handsome man in his late twenties. Although it was strange that he was wearing sunglasses as the sun was in the process of lowering under the horizon with them standing in the shade.

Even his dark brown hair being swept back gave the impression of a man who lived for his job.

That man adjusted his glasses as he waved his hand which in turn caused the barrier to vanish from around the pair.

"I hope our request is reviewed with the utmost consideration as we both know that my glorious employer does not like to be refused without just cause." Turning his head to look back at the knightess while having his hands readjust his lapel. Bringing to focus a rather curious little pin.

Looking like a violet apple split into four sections; with the bottom half being noticeably "shorter" than the top pair in order to essentially make an inverted cross appear marred upon the fruit.

His gaze surprisingly turned towards us with his gaze only momentarily focusing on my eyepatch before finding himself admiring my own horns. Bringing a certain level of pride. "It's not often that most get to see such a fine pair up close but I suggest you invest in self-care products to bring out their best."

Surprisingly offering friendly advice only for his eyes to flicker with realisation for a moment as if he had just realised something. Mumbling to himself while tapping his chin."I suppose feeble mortals wouldn't have worthy products, then again…"

Revealing his hand showed that his fingernails were a vivid crimson in colour and it didn't seem like it was an artistic choice.

His smile even revealed some rather pronounced fangs.

"Who are you?" I decided to save myself some time as I offered a simple smile towards the rather unusual man who didn't seem to be antagonistic at most. Indeed he wasn't but I also couldn't help being surprised by his next action.

Reaching into his breast pocket to pull out a card that he proudly shoved off - being black in colour which displayed the familiar logo in the corner. Beside the violet apple was "Asriel Blackwood". A pentagram with some arcane writing was under his name while the backdrop of the card seemed to have violet petals.

"Sorry for forgetting to introduce myself to you first; I am Asriel Blackwood from a little known SOE which deals in all matters of… Well, deals." Letting out a laugh that showed how happy he was with his rather interesting job. Being an SOE meant that it was a company under the control of some government.

Essentially one step away from directly being a government worker due to how necessary the work he did was in managing the country. It made me wonder just what he did. Could even be something I wouldn't think of due to being a fantasy world - maybe even some hunter guilds could be SOE due to monsters?

I was just about to reply by bringing out one of my own cards when the knightess of the god hunters slammed her lance into the ground.

This caused the brows of the man to furrow as he looked towards her in annoyance. She didn't seem to care much about his opinion on this, however, as she just spoke in a matter of fact manner. "Please stop wasting the time of the Sovereign of Storms by scuttling back to your own mistress.

Unlike your kind she very much values her own time as well as that of others."

Managing to say that while strangely not sounding hostile at all. Hell - it didn't even come across as her mocking him - just due to the manner in which she spoke. Although that did little to stop the annoyance that was written all across the previously friendly face of the business man.

"Don't act all uppish just because you follow the queen of the weather who ascended to the kinghood of unruly wild beasts born with arrogance; it doesn't matter how many of you birds there are in front of my self-made master. Perhaps you need to be reminded of that?" He gesticulated with smug glee.

Clearly giving a leading question where he wanted her to answer with her own question.

However (as I sort of expected and as the nameless giggled at) the knightess neither said anything else or twitched at his call out as if believing what he said wasn't even worth her words..

Causing him to grind his fangs while sliding his card into his pocket. "My monarch is the strongest in history and will never lose - can you say the same about yours?" Waiting for a reaction yet never getting one; as such he snorted while beginning to walk away.

He did turn to us for a moment where he bowed politely to each, spending a prolonged time on this mini master of mine, before stepping into a side ally. Appearing to refuse stepping out directly into the light of the sun for some reason. Well… I feel like anyone could guess why in a fantasy world like this.

"I can't help wondering what his SOE does though." I let slip with some regret in not having the chance of asking him directly. In hindsight it should be obvious that state-owned enterprises would exist in a world where kings & nobles were as big as they were - our own Germanic emperor having a few himself.

Master took this chance to walk in front of me with her arms crossed behind her back as if she were trying to imitate a wise old sensei. Despite being shorter than some 12 year olds. "I believe that one is mostly in charge of expanding their power through business while gathering information for their yakuza."

"… Their what?" I believe I misheard my teacher due to admiring her rather charming(ly cute appearance) as the words coming out her perfectly shaped mouth were bonkers.

"Y'know, yakuza, criminal group who deal with all sorts of-" I had no choice to cut her off, else I would never get to make sense of the situation. "I know what the yakuza are because I've dealt with them myself in my own world but how are they here as well or is it just coincidence they share a name?"

Since it was public I wouldn't admit that by "dealt with" I meant sold weapons and gear to various families of them & mafia but that didn't change the fact I heard nothing of them crossing worlds. It seemed like a detail I would notice. How could they get here when not even I could manage it before the game?!

"Ah~ well they won't be the same branch but of course they're here; they practically exist in every single realm to some extent. Though they often don't know the true extent of their own history. Rather funny since their rival the mafia is essentially in the same situation." She said with a giggle

The knightess smoothly stepped aside to let the goddess through the door while I was left trailing behind with a shocked expression. So it wasn't just the yakuza but the mafia? Why does it feel like this goddess is purposefully saying shocking shit just to fuck with me?

Realisation suddenly overtook me as I questioned her directly. "Wait but they're an SOE so it can't be the ones you're thinking of."

Only to be met with another giggle.

"Of course it's possible; in fact they ended up partly expanding in this direction since their ojou-sama realised how much of an advantage the mafia had over them. Those slick cats have the best information gathering abilities." Shaking her head while lifting a finger as if telling me off.

*BOOM*

My hat suddenly was blown away from my head as the sound of thunder echoed through the room. In a moment my heart sank as, for a brief moment, I thought my master vanished in an explosion of divine golden blood. Although I quickly shook that away as she was clearly in front of me.

She didn't seem surprised let alone hurt as she turned towards me with a big grin; holding a medallion in her hand that she wiggled about as if showing it off. Appearing as a cross with two horizontal lines with the top being shorter than the bottom line. Her nonchalantly not shared by the other patrons.

They screamed in surprise as even the knightess surrounding the place broke their cover as they were made to stumble slightly. It was only upon seeing this that I realised that I was inside of a thin barrier of water that stopped the sonic boom from hitting me with its worst. Once again reminding me of my insane little master's incalculable strength.

I just decided to quietly reach down to grab my hat while she looked to pick another fight.

"Look~ Smiley is so happy to see you return that she instantly gave me this to give you - though she sure did do it aggressively due to being unable to control her excitement ehehehe~." She said cheerily. I almost wanted to pretend I didn't know who she was calling Smiley.

Although with the already neutral boss of the saloon speaking up; that became impossible. "Next time I'll put some strength behind it for you."

Clicking her tongue as she took a sip of some likely alcoholic beverage.

That thick faced goddess carelessly threw the medallion to me as my system suddenly alerted me of an update on my status.

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Amazing!

You Have Been Accepted Into The Numbers of The {God Hunters} Which Has Provided New Opportunities For The Growth of Your Class & Jobs! 

Granted Active Skill:

Lightning Infusion {C} | Level 1 (00%)

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That really is something to celebrate!

May as well check my status to see if anything has changed.

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Name: Armor-Cordis Porshi Stratos Indigo

Race: Race: Dark Matter Spirit ([Origin of Eldritch] + [Phenex Mantis] + [Primal End])

Racial Rank: Divine

Level: 22

Experience: 01%

Status: Stable (Missing Eye [+])

Unique Physique: Dark Matter Body

Physique Rank: Ex

Divine Pantheon: God Hunters of Heavenly Judgement

Rank: Squire

Element Affinity:

-Dark Matter {Ex}

-Evil {Ex}

-Fire {S}

-Heavenly Demonic {Ex}

-Karma {Ex}

-Void {C}

Class: Baby Gunslinger {Baby} | Level 100 (Rank Up Available)

Job 1: Adapt Linguist {Expert} | Level 36 (04%)

Job 2: Researcher Resident {Adept} | Level 80 (17%)

Job 3: Pending Choice

Equipment [+]

Inventory: 028/500

Spirit: 100%

Guide - Spiritual Is Unique Attribute Which Represents a Fae's Variant Of Vitality & Intelligence So Spirit Replaces Health & Mana

Spiritual: Ex

Strength: S

Defence: A

Dexterity: SSS

Agility: SS

Talents:

-Ameliorating Gun (SSS)

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-Devour Soul {S}

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-Third Eye That Views The Void {Ex}

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Passive Skills:

-Expert Mental Block Resistance {B} | Level 3 (32%)

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-Expert Range Finder {B} | Level 5 (03%)

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-Expert Draft {B} | Level 30 (00%)

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-Master Steady Hands {A} | Level 23 (22%)

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Active Skills:

-Expert Incision {B} | Level 84 (62%)

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-Adept Copy {C} | Level 70 (00%)

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-Expert Grammar Check {B} | Level 5 (00%)

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-Grasp Soul {S} | Level 6 (02%)

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-Adept Health Check {C} | Level 27 (00%)

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-Master Suture {A} | Level 54 (00%)

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-Intermediate Translate {D} | Level 37 (56%)

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-Lightning Infusion {C} | Level 1 (00%)

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-Adept Shadow Extant {C} | Level 5 (99%)

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-Evil Heavenly Demon Flames of Reborn Undying Disorder {Ex} | Level 15 (07%)

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Theme Song Rotation:

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Some skills have levelled up but nothing seems to have changed among them other than the new addition or my jobs/class; I assume that means it provides me more chances in the future.

At least it's another form of attack that should save me some spirit if I want to shock things without wasting an ungodly amount of energy on heavenly based attacks. Assuming that my nature doesn't leak into the skill and make it a heavenly variant instantly? That could be possible…

Maybe it's a case where I need to level it up to do that or I'd get a variant if I do it manually?

So many things to test…

"Oi, lizard, do your job and give her access to a basic magic class." Suddenly my pondering was perturbed by the voice of a familiar figure.

This was met with a giggling goddess who seemed as if she was about to do something troublesome again if not for a blast of lightning that she somehow escaped from. Looking as if she shattered into pieces only to magically exist on the opposite side in relation to me. "I mean basic basic."

The goddess clicked her tongue as I got another notification.

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Amazing!

Your Learning Has Paid Off As You Have been Granted The [Apprentice Mage] Job Which Has Unlocked Potential New Paths For Growth!

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FINALLY!

Without a doubt this is what I have been waiting for; it is precisely why I never levelled up my class since I wanted to apply magic to it. Much later in the game's lifespan it was found that a powerful class called the arcane gunner could be unlocked. Merging the power of magic & firearms into one.

One didn't need to have my genius level intellect to figure out what it required to unlock.

"Now I think it's about time that the little girl takes a break and visits her world of origin." Hearing those words I wanted to complain but was interrupted by the mom- leader of the knight order. "Decide on your class after you clear your mind since hasty choices will lead to mistakes that can't be taken back."

"Coming from the fastest lady in existence~." That was met by my master needing to dodge more lightning bolts - a task she did with surprising grace using the footwork she imparted on me.

Sighing out I decided to get myself a nice treat and maybe a wash up.

Finally logging out the game for a moment.

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The wheezing of the pod opening, caused by the air pressure normalising with the outside, echoed in my ears as I sat up before escaping the pod into an alternate world.

Taking a moment to stretch my body as I walked over to the mirror.

Staring into it as my hands rested on the desk below with a seething rage building up inside of me - with no one around I finally let it out. Slamming my fists into the wood. Forcing it to take the shape of my perfect fists before grabbing the desk itself.

Throwing it at the window as it crashed through to fly out of the room itself; not caring if anyone was hit by it as they weren't worthy of caring about. Still that wasn't enough to calm me. As such I clutched my head while roaring out with my vocal cords proving themselves superior to mortals as they partly transformed.

My words echoing in my own head as I let them flow out my mouth. "卄ㄖ山 ᗪ卂尺乇 ㄒ卄卂ㄒ

乃丨ㄒ匚卄 ㄒ卂Ҝ乇 千尺ㄖ爪 爪乇; 几ㄖ乃ㄖᗪㄚ 丨丂 卂ㄥㄥㄖ山乇ᗪ ㄒㄖ ㄒ卂Ҝ乇 千尺ㄖ爪 爪乇!"

Thrashing around as I knew my guards could hear but I also didn't care about them.

Nothing else mattered.