Rias, a royalty devil, became stricken in despair and sadness. Overwhelmed of what her decision has forced Ethan into becoming the man he became, she couldn't dare face herself in a mirror - knowing she is the sole responsible of everything. Rias begins to pour out her tears, the emotion she's been holding it in since his disappearance. Her mother was the one to comfort her right there, in a midst of her breakdown.
"I made him like thiiis! I did!! It's all my fault!!" A blame was put on herself, for her incompetence, neglect, and abandoning the boy who was broken on the inside, a boy in dire need of help ever since his best friend died that day "Eeethaaan!!! Uuwwaaahhh!!!"
".... it's okay, my dear... it's okay.... let it out..." Her mother comforted the crying girl
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry!! Please, forgive meee!!"
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(Before.... I'm sorry for this. I don't want this to happen, but I need to. But before you go..... I love you, I always have... it's my fault for lashing it out in you, I hurt you in the most possible way unimaginable.... goodbye, Akeno....) This mysterious fellow delivered a final goodbye, even gaining the courage to land a sweet... first/last kiss before her memories were wiped out (I hope you find something special in him.)
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"You up?" Issei gently awoken the sleeping Akeno, dressed elegantly for a party celebrating the return of a old friend everyone grew to know "oh shit, were you deep in sleep?"
"No... I wasn't. Just taking a power nap, that's all." Pecking his cheek, she assured him not to worry about it "Sairaorg even showed up, probably heard from the others Ethan showed up. Will there be a fight?"
"Oh goodness, I hope not..." He says, sipping an alcoholic drink "because I dare not to go through the same experience as Kyoto again."
Sairaorg and Ethan, both parties and representatives of humans and devils... wait, hold on a minute, make that Cao Cao as representative since he's here. Attending this party only the Gremory has held, don't know how and why he's here. Cao Cao so rudely points finger at Ethan, knowing his attention is focused on him alone.
"Ethan Elms, I presume? Humanity's savior of a great tragedy that unfolded in the human realm, well... thanks by the way. Without your help, Humanity would've made history for us. I said what I said, but Ethan... don't get cocky just because you save humanity by your own, you still have one obstacle left to be considered the Strongest Human: me. I won't back down, I'll give it my all during the Azazel cup. Until then, I'll keep training myself.... don't let me down either." Cao Cao suddenly raises a glass "best to enjoy the moment, cannot go around ruining events. Please, carry on, folks!"
Is this a threat? Can it be considered a threat? All that Ethan knows, he was challenged to a fight during Azazel cup which is 2 weeks from now, it's plenty of time to level up and catch up with any foes who thought of the exact same idea as him. Koneko notices the tension between him and Cao Cao, so she stepped in and draw some distance between the rivalry.
"Easy, doggies. Sit down and shake." She said, irritating Cao Cao
This punk! ~(Cao Cao)
"Good. Good boys, now come here and get some cuddles." Koneko opens up for some hugs
"Move." Out of nowhere, Issei shoved Ethan to the side, marching towards the new Koneko "may I??"
"... fuck no."
Sairaorg also had something to say...
"Haha! Figured you were small, but damn... a lot smaller than I. Aside from that, you proved time and time again that you stood against bigger opponents and won fair and square. Coming from a devil, I'd say you're one of the best among the humans I faced, that, including Cao Cao. I assumed you heard of me?"
"Yes, none other than that man over there, waving uncontrollably at me." As stated, Sirzech kept a warm smile and waving at Ethan "anyways, how can I help the representative for young devils?"
"Fufu... Ethan, my boy, have a spar with me."
Another challenge? Back to back, he's been challenged twice now, must be his popularity phase growing now. About time for Ethan, boy wants to be noticed by everyone - including the gods. To do that, he must take hardship and learn from his mistakes so willingly for it to be done. If he could take down Sairaorg and Cao Cao, his notice can turn the results into a exploding state.
"I accept."
"Wonderful! Excellent choice, Ethan. Excellent!"
"Do I get to appoint the date?" Ethan asked, burrowing his eyes
"You can. Anytime, I would be happy to attend. Until then, enjoy the party."
Both has challenged the Human into a battle, one is planned while the other is upcoming whether they like it or not. The thing is, what day should Ethan appoint the battle? First thing's first, a preparation for Ethan is needed for him to battle the underworld's young devil representative so off he goes back into 'Demon Castle'.... damn, not right now. It's a celebration! All night did the devils and humans (group) danced, drank, conversed, and ate to their fullest. At the end where devils come and receive their drinks, Mimir and Roygun reserved a spot where no one must approach the two.
"Mimir, how much do you know about the universe?" Roygun asked, curious how big it is
"I know every corner, every world created from dust, every languages spoken, hence why I am deemed as the God of Knowledge. Even to the extant of my knowledge to a boy named Ethan Elms, his presence alone brought down fate at his weakest. The sisters of Fate, Norns, both are currently still fixing the strings held together in keeping everything intact."
"Which was Ethan, meaning that boy is responsible for everything coming to ruins?"
"No.... I believe the truth spreads farther than that, I suppose."
"Suppose? Peculiar, what's the reason?"
".... can't point fingers at something so quickly."
"Also, you claimed to know Ethan's birth parents but you never given an explanation as to why though. Who were they?"
"As the majority of humans, they were normal, no history of coming into contact with the supernatural or even aiding them. Just plain citizens enjoying life. Now to the reason why their death is a mystery.... I have none. I have no answer to that question."
Roygun shattered her glass, taken aback that the god of knowledge has no answer to a question. A God the majority of other Gods seek help in improving their heads with undiscovered knowledge, and to think he would fall greater than any other Gods... it's a secret that should be kept hidden from others. If the truth is let out, then everything Mimir worked for is brought down alongside him.
"Saji, you're literally dripping, that's ice in your neck!" Issei pointed out
"Thanks." So nonchalantly, he took it as a compliment
"No!"
Next day
"You're leaving?" Kiba and Asia happened to be the first to awaken, saddened the fact he's leaving without hesitation
"Indeed I am. Can't forget this gal... she's really light."
"Pfftt. Your immense strength is aiding you right now. If it weren't... I can't save you."
"Haha, very funny. Fuck you too." A moment of silence turned into a burst of laughter, they wish to continue their D&D one day "next week, okay? I'll bring you a present - a late birthday gift, can't say what it'll be. Promise me you won't be kidnapped again?"
"Count us on that part, yeah?" Kiba cut in "please?"
"Yes!" A long remembrance came by when Asia dumped her entire body against Ethan's arms, squeezing the ever human life out of him.... at least tried to "Coco will be waiting for you, be careful out there."
"I got it. I got it. Your older brother is strong." Ethan proudly stood straight, in a day dream against his old self who slouched always "I'm leaving now, tell everyone I left a present on the 3rd floor."
Later that day, Koneko awakens out of shock, dazed in how she was transferred from Issei's home to another place where she wished to never return. Of course, Ethan happens to be her problem. A few shadow soldiers ranked up to now commander-rank: Njal, Daiki, and Raynare. The rest are a few experience away from ranking up, meaning they don't wanna be left behind and suffer in power. Koneko still has yet to breakthrough that wall, but she senses a closure against it. Viserion and Kaisel scouted the sky's in hope of finding pray to feast on or notify the Elite-Knight soldiers into hunting them to oblivion. Level up. Time to level up this time and progress further into the future, for the better or worse. Current floor is 19 in Hell's castle, a new difficulty and new land for Ethan to explore and grind during his free time... maybe? Koneko joins the hunt, following right behind Ethan as he summoned both his trust worthy weapons. Floor 20, 23, 26, 29, 32. At the final floor, not really, he had enough leveling up. Gone up by 6 levels and invested in a lot of stats to Sense, Vitality, and Agility. It's better to last longer in fights, know where the enemy is coming from, and lose their heads a lot quicker. With a addition of a weird skill, it went to his head in questioning if this really had to be a skill and not something from natural. Koneko felt growth exponentially than before, growing use to the sense of overwhelming power within her hands, even so far to be oozing out with little to no effort. To keep in check, she controlled her powers to a limited degree.
"Today, now. I'm ready." Ethan declared Sairaorg's own offer against him, prepared to fight Young Devil's representative, both eyes glowing in Cyan "bring it on."
"Hehehe.... I agree." Sairaorg's own aura began oozing out on command, releasing this golden-like substance as an act of intimidation
In retaliation, Ethan released his own, it definitely grew in sizes compared to the last time Rias' and Sona's peerage both witnessed. It matched directly in size and power, as the both were releasing gust of wind, showing these two are on a whole different level than what the others faced. Human Vs Devil.
"I just realized.... we should've settled this in Azazel's cup." Right now, everyone went silent as Sairaorg remembered what will occur the next week ".... sorry."
".... this fuck." Sighing, Ethan left the arena "I prepared everything and this is how I'm turned down. Now I won't be able to test out this new passive skill."
Skill: Harden (Lv. 1)
Passive Skill
Mana: 0
Increases physical reduction stats by 5%
Til next week, I suppose ~(Elle)
(Be honest with me, how does my 'gamer' story compares to the rest you read in this forsaken app/website?)
Name: Ethan Elms
Level: 72
Class: Magic Swordsman,
Shadow Monarch
Title: Hunter (plus 2 more)
HP: 62,462
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