Over the course of ten days, a few times Ethan tried speaking out towards Akeno you could say and it never went really well, but he tried. In the meantime, there were meeting's of him and Alyssa secretly outside of the mansion just to chat and go out eating, hoping to never let Issei see her body and lust over it. The two grew closer as time went on, Issei gotten stronger to the point he can destroy a mountain, but Ethan topped him over when he split his beam in half. Both indeed grew stronger. Yet, Ethan has the most drastic change to his body. It's astonishing to see a human outgrow a dragon wielder without any use of magic.

"Ethan. Congrats on becoming stronger." Rias and Ethan exchanged high fives

Level: 34

These last 10 days felt forever to level up now ~(Ethan)

Of course it did. You're past 30. Have you played any RPG games before, master? ~(Elle)

Yes. Multiple. Oh~, the higher level I am, the more harder it'll be to level up. Gotcha ~(Ethan)

"Pack your things, we are leaving now!" Rias announced "Ethan, mind helping out?"

"Sure." Ethan's strength stat went over 80, so carrying bags twice his size was an easy peace of cake. Heck, if it was 30, he still had no trouble carrying this bitch "Issei. I still haven't met your parents yet...should I be worried?"

"What makes you say that?"

"Your parents have sensible rights while you have strayed enough to say 'I'm a fucking degenerate that even degenerates stay away from me'."

After a long walk back to Ethan's neighborhood, he was greeted by cats and dogs as a token of warm welcome. They were fed by Alyssa who went around like a crazed women who's seen an animal for the first time, a few had called the cops on her and newspaper headlines came out saying 'crazed animal lady has been spotted near homes. Is she a criminal?'...pissed off Elms for making such a scene. She was told to never freak out from cuteness overload, and here she is, disobeying his order. Ouga tackled him down, nuzzling his chest as she missed doing that. The group, however...had an change of expression.

"....Alyssa Ouga. Princess of the Oni's. Next heir to the throne as well." Rias addressed her "you know Ethan?"

"I should be saying that to you. Brother of Sirzech, what a nice surprise that you're close to a human." Ouga towered Rias a few inches "what's your relationship between him?"

"Is the great warrior during the great war showing jealousy? I never heard a fierce Oni like you being so protective of a human before, how nice change of heart."

The two were giving off a vibe that only Sona and Rias could make off, so Akeno steps in to stop before a fight breaks out.

"You're lucky your queen stopped me. Any more and I would've ripped off your arm and use it to bash your skull in." Ouga threatened

"Chill! Chill! Ouga, step down..."

"Okay!" She obediently step down

"Rias. No more..." standing next to both strong females, it is overwhelming "and release your blood lust...my friends, don't kill each other for me. Please...cooperate...okay?"

"If Ethan is asking, I'll make a truce."

"Thank you."

No more blood shall spray in the streets.

"She listened to you." Akeno nudges "you two must be in great terms for her to act like that."

"Ouga? Sure, she listens but that's only to me....puts a lot of stress on me for that to happen. Ouga relies on me too much and it's messing me up." He sighed, knowing his capacity "want to know something crucial to me? I hate being relied on, it puts too much pressure on me because they expect me...someone incapable of handling tougher situations, do it for them...and once I don't do what I was told, they'll look at me in disappointment. Their eyes will say a thousand words: 'you're a let down, why did I put my life on your line, nothing what I expected, disgusting, weak, insubordination, of course a human vessel ain't capable on doing the things we do...', stuff like that you know?"

Akeno pinches his cheek....

"I won't leg (leg?) I meant let. I won't let that happen."

There was a slight blush that appeared on his cheek, and he tried his best to hide it. If she were to saw that, Akeno's teasing side will activate and put Ethan on the fence whether she likes him or not. Just like playing with his feelings.

"T-thank you."

Mmm! ~(Ouga)

"Ethan. Say...would you bring me back to your place?" Ouga clings onto him, trying to get Akeno riled up "I love to spend my freedom with you..."

"You sure?"

Issei, Asia, and Ethan stood in front of their house. Elms has issues whether or not Issei's parents will accept him as his own and treat him more kindly that the last one.

"You live here?" Ouga asked "with them?"

"Yee. Wanna head inside?"

"We got cats." Asia added

And with that, Ouga sat in the living room with cats surrounding her. Meanwhile, Ethan sat along with Issei's parents.

"Ethan Elms. That's your name?" Gorou wanted to clarify

"Y-yes!"

"Take it easy, son. No one here is in a rush. Relax..." Miki assured to him "we just needed a clarification you see. We never thought Issei would befriend someone handsome as you."

"Oh, I wasn't this handsome before....this happened recent to be exact. No plastic surgery may I add. Must be genetics at least that's what I think it is. I never met my real parents."

"Oh sweetie...tell us more, we're happy to hear you out." Miki gently takes his hand as a sign of comforting "we won't judge."

"...you see, my parents dropped me off at an orphanage...to my luck, the workers accepted and brought me in...over the course of 5 years, I would spend my toddlers days playing around, sleeping, eating, and mostly sleeping. Needless to say I was introverted at a young age, due to he fact I'm not like the other kids there. 60% of them are adopted between January and June, as for the 40%...waited....and waited.....and waited for a family. For me, no family was needed as to I remained calmly in a way. The only family I needed were my brothers and sisters there, mostly my oldest brother who was 18."

Gorou and his wife listened whole heartily to his life as an orphan, showing compassion as a parent listening to someone pouring their heart out and removing the pain they suffered from selfishness behavior cause by the world. Sure Ethan did remove his painful memories but never his orphanage life, so it's a first for Issei and Asia.

"I'm ensure you, Ethan, that you'll be more safer here than over there. It is a duty for us parents...genuine parent's job to open the gates. And create the freedom you deserve."

There is the hug of gentle arms that still gives the space to breathe; then there is the hug of strong arms that tells everything that your are - body, brain and soul - that they are with you. That's exactly the type of hug both Miki and Gorou gave to a boy, confused on how real parental love works. Enough of that, it's time to level up.

You have entered a dungeon

Equipping the same winter clothes as last time, it showed no bother at all since magic was embedded inside of it. Whoever created the shop knows how to do it well. Gold sufficient is very well considering how much each ranked item pays.

Gold: 17,732,924

"Njal." Elms summoned the troll he killed on the first day "I gotta get you leveled up. Hang on...."

Waiting, Ethan dragged a magic best which is named 'Draugr', reanimated corpses of dead people who seek blood on who ever the enemy may be.

"Kill it."

Njal stomped on the defeated Revenant, gaining a few XP just from that. More will soon to come.

"Raynare." Ethan summoned the Shadow Dog "join Njal on his hunt. Speak of the devil! Here they come."

Njal ran towards the small group as his body shook the ice below them. Ethan fears if those stomping were to continue, then he will surely fall to his death. Now your question might be: 'If Ethan grinded for 10 days, why didn't he extract his killed foes?', because his goal right now is to raise both soldiers to the max level of rank. Besides that, Elms had to collect all of his energy between his palms just how Issei and Asia did. Hard despite being a player. Not only that, Ethan thought for sure if he reaches out to an iceberg, it would suddenly lift from the floor. Telekinesis/psychokinesis. Who made these two words? They both have the exact meaning.

The hell are you doing? ~(Ian)

"Thinking to myself I have superpowers!" He held his breath "gahh! Damnit!"

Master, focus on completing this dungeon ~(Elle)

"Fine, fine, fine. I'm hungry...good thing this shop is useful." Hunter Elms uses his coins to purchase an entire plate of cooked chicken that is seasoned well "thanks for the food."

He chowed it down savagely, leaving nothing but bones left on the plate, he didn't swallow it whole just so you know. He chewed every savoury, and it is indeed a marvelous course of action. Having a full stomach now, Elms called his swords. Ian on his left and Elle on his right, and twirls them. In a flash, Ethan catches up to his soldiers only to cut down them Draugrs.

You have leveled up!
You have leveled up!

"Good. Arise..."

Those dead in battles are now reanimated once again, this time under the influence of a king. He needed more soldiers. Ethan can extract 80 soldiers and only keep 68, what's interesting is the amount of Extraction and storage can increase by Intelligence stats. Convenient. But a strange current happened when a paper scroll immediately slapped onto Ethan's face, like someone aimed for him.

Name: Entry Permit
Item Rank: ??
Item type: ??
A permit to enter the 2nd floor of
Abominable mountains. Usable on floor movement
Magic circle on the 1st floor

"Floor movement magic circle...must be over there." Ethan points to the visible bright beam of light

To become stronger, you can't start to lose your pace ~(Elle)

The circle is over there in Mount Rushmore ~(Ian)

"Yeah. Sure the plains are just full of ice and snow but the mountain is familiar." Ethan studies histories about mountains originating, so Mount Rushmore is one of the many crucial parts of the world

Also, did you forget you had another skill in check? Dominator's Touch? ~(Ian)

Oh shit! ~(Ethan)

You have recieved a new skill: 'Dominator's
Touch'

Would you like to verify?
Y/N?

Yes ~(Ethan)

Skill: Dominator's Touch
Active Skill

WHHAAAAAAATTTTT?!?! ~(Ethan)

There it is ~(Elle)

"Gimme! Gimme!" Ethan tapped the Yes many times "telekinetic bitch!"

A dead draugr was brought to him as an offering from Njal, trying to please his king. Which worked in fact since Ethan needed a test subject. Dominator's touch activated. What feels like a giant hand appeared, it picked up the body and made it float in mid air, as if it was floating with wings. Elms giggles similarly to a child opening a new console box that is gifted from mom or dad.

"Yes! Yeah baby!" Ethan never felt so alive "praise the Shadow Monarch class for giving me this skill!"

Okay kid. That's enough. Don't wanna miss the big rating games ~(Ian)

"Wait, I'm gonna be a part of it?"

You damn right you are! Show your progress on those bastards from that chicken fried rice and kick their ass! ~(Ian)

Master, it would be wise for Leviathan, Lucifer and the rest of the Underworld know about you ~(Elle)

"....do pieces die in Rating games?"

Yes and no. You can kill them in battle but they come out alive and will heal from their Injuries in a secluded environment ~(Elle)

"That's good. I saw they're all females." Ethan stiffened his shoulders

What about it? Too much of a pussy to lift a finger on a girl? ~(Ian)

"Haha, fuck you too. I am a man of gender equality, I would even drop kick a girl in the ovaries. Just like my older brother used to say 'if she's man enough to throw a punch, she's man enough to take one'." His soldiers returned to his Shadow "so I wouldn't feel bad about doing it."

He taught you well ~(Ian)

"Wait. It doesn't start until 10:30 PM, yes? Does this screen have a clock - yes it does! Neat." Ethan read the time for it to say it's 2:19 AM "20 hours and 11 minutes. Soldiers! How about round 2, this time...we're expediting to the second floor!"

His shadow soldiers roared in unison as to go along with his decision, gaining Ethan confidence to grow stronger. Ian and Elle let out a gasp when their master brought out a weapon, enchanted weapon to take on these magic beasts who adapted to the cold and attack with ice magic.

Master! ~(Elle)

You're picking that inanimate object over us who can talk!? ~(Ian)

"Relax. Picked this up a while ago when fighting Cerberus. Unique for the blade to be made out of his teeth." Ethan raises the dagger "I like the craftsmanship of it though."

Name: Cerberus Fang
Rank: A
Type: Dagger
A tool made specifically from Cerberus'
Teeth. It will give the user a boost in strength and
Slight physical resistance.
Attack +80, Strength: +10,
P.R: +5%

"Now don't get jealous. I'm testing it out to see how well it works. I'll raise both your attacks sooner or later." Ethan tosses the dagger back and forth at his hands "strength is hitting 90 now. Why can't you guys do this?"

We can! You just need to find rare materials to upgrade us and apply boost in stats or apply buffs. Master, we'll tell you were they're at ~(Elle)

"Hm...tell me them right now or I'm sticking with other weapons that are far better." Ethan playfully threatened his swords

Fuck! You make this hard! ~(Ian)

"Out of context but okay."

....Master, you must find a Dragon's tooth in Norse Mythology, the dragons live in Muspelheim ~(Elle)

"Dragons are in Muspelheim? I thought only three existed in Norse mythology: Jörmungandr, Nidhogg, and Fanfir."

Aye, lad. You're not wrong there. Those are the three...three...recognized dragons in norse mythology. There are more. Find one in that realm and slay it so its teeth can upgrade us ~(Elle)

"Okay. What else?"

....haaaaaaa.....if you obtain Thor's mjölnir or persuade him into giving you a piece of it, that'll work. Mimir, get him into blessing us with magic or Freya. But here's the problem...Crom Cruach, the strongest evil dragon to ever exist. If you ever kill him, tear off his wings and extract a bit of his blood, that'll be a good way to do ~(Ian)

Or have one of the Valkyries give a blessing on us. Kill 666 itself and splatter its blood all over us ~(Elle)

"Excuse me? You...you want me...to kill 666 itself? Are your fucking insane?!"

What? You wanted us to become better, so we're giving you an opportunity to do so ~(Ian)

"The satan who every symbolized to be an actual fucking devil...." Ethan cracked his knuckles and so did his neck "this'll be fun."

Oh? I though you were pissing your pants there ~(Ian)

Master, never shown fear upon hearing 666. He is determined to kill him and become stronger ~(Elle)

Or....there's the ultimate alternative... ~(Ian)

"Who might that be?"

Kill God himself ~(Elle)

"Haha~....wait....what do you mean?"

When we were locked up, we overheard about rumors of God bringing himself back to existence ~(Elle)

"How is that possible!?"

But to keep the secret from lurking, his guards silenced those who speak of his return. It is to take on revenge on us for killing him...but does not realize our old master is dead, and neither of our chosen new one. Master, you must avoid him at all cost. Until you reached an appropriate level you think it is certain, challenge him...and put and end to that filthy god who humanity looks up to ~(Elle)

(Now it's your turn....)

"Ashborn!"

The Shadow Monarch? ~(Elle)

"You didn't hear him?"

No. You gone crazy kid? ~(Ian)

"....nothing, guess it was nothing."

Venturing forth to the beam of light, more soldiers are being raised from the dead and turned into obeying soldiers. Each flash of light from Ethan's dagger lead to more beasts becoming slashed to bits and leading to more shadow soldiers to his army. He had enough fun with that dagger, so it was time to revert back to his originals. To be honest, having the hilt of his twin swords were more comfortable than the dagger. Must be muscle memory.

Ian has leveled up!
Ian has leveled up!

Elle has leveled up!
Elle has leveled up!

You have leveled up!
You have leveled up!

This routine happened to go for 20 hours, taking between hunting for breaks and a little nap before repeating. His fatigue rose faster than before due to lack of sleep, that's another thing Ethan learned about fatigue. If Elms doesn't catch enough rest will increase the rate of fatigue even with little actions that involves moving his arms. Swinging a sword raises the fatigue statistics by 6, punches with 3, kicks with 5, running with 8. Originally those actions stood around 1 or 2, looking at now...it's a definite issue for Ethan.

"Ethan- oh! Wha....what happened to you?" Akeno inspects his eyes to find bags under it "did you catch enough sleep?"

"No. Blame Issei for his snoring and mumbling about boobies and harems."

"S-sorry!"

"Is a human taking part of this? Tsubaki, your words?"

"I say it's not hurting anyone. He's free to join this game."

Level: 39

"Oh~...Ethan...poor baby..." Tsubaki pinches his cheek "would you like to rest your head on my lap?"

"....msmam...." Ethan gibbering as a response to her question "ka....after this game....please....something soft would help...."

"TSUBAKI! I'LL LIE ON YOUR LAP FOR ETHAN!!"

Koneko shoved her fist into Issei's stomach as to quiet his perviness. This is supposed to be a romantic moment between Tsubaki and Ethan but Issei just had to shout out his lustness for her thighs, understandable. Who wouldn't love to sleep on her thighs. She is the fourth popular girl in Kuoh Academy placing behind Sona. Rias first, Akeno second. Where will Ethan stand in popularity? Probably first with Kiba changing to second on how his handsomeness topples