Chapter 45: Chapter 45- Beginning of an interesting story
Blue Star is home to several species and races, flourishing on its land while carrying secrets, unique traditions, and special abilities.
Among them, a race existed that was referred to by several names: Mimicra, Doppelian, or by a very popular name, Copylex.
Their name identified these creatures' special ability—mimicry, giving them the ability to copy all features of others, from their abilities to their strength and bodily structure.
Meaning these creatures' levels depended on the individual they copied, which was enough to make this whole race stand at the top, but instead of being one of the strongest on planet Blue Star, this species was on the brink of extinction.
The sole reason—The Riantain family ; they couldn't allow any disgrace on their name, which these creatures represented, morphing into others and causing people to compare them with Riantains.
Just because their name was associated with a mindless creature, the whole race of Copylex witnessed annihilation at the hands of the Riantains.
Standing while looking down on a body with the split image of Ryuk, Diana's anger surged—an instinct instilled in every Riantain child from an early age.
Her behavior was right in a sense, meaning that Copylex's method of copying someone was by using a sample of their bodily fluids, like obtaining DNA samples.
Seeing how little time had passed before they arrived here, Diana could clearly understand that this thing used vomit as a method to copy itself—a method deserving of disgrace in itself.
'It seems not many people visited in here.' Seeing those dead bodies, she understood that those bodies were thrown inside the pit instead of someone dragging them in there.
"Khhhhuuuuuwwwekkkkk!"
'?!'
Suddenly, a sound caused her to turn and look towards a black creature in humanoid form screaming, while a boy with Amber-eyes stood above it, holding a sword penetrating the head of the thing.
'Is this some Doppelganger?' Looking at the sticking dark, slimy back from where blue blood was oozing, Ryuk linked its identity to creatures mentioned in his past life's novels.
SWISH
Suddenly, the creature shook its body violently, causing Ryuk to fall from its back.
Thud
BOOM
The moment Ryuk's feet touched the ground, he launched himself again with his sword pointed towards the thing, clearly in rage.
"It's enough, Young Master"
'!?'
A voice suddenly startled Ryuk causing him to stop in his path before looking towards the cliff, opposite to where they came from.
"U-uncle Wang?" Ryuk looked towards the man in ragged clothes, some dust stains still visible.
"Thank you, Young Master, I liked your Welcome gift"
// Past life memories End//
Knock knock
Startled Diana was Suddenly brought out of her thoughts by a sudden knock on her door, without delay she stood and moved out of her secret den.
While leaving the place, her eyes for the last time turned to look at the walls which was evidence of the love that bloomed from the time they visited North, and reached the point where everything seemed to become a fragrant flourished garden.
Krieeeek
"Things will not be that tough, this time honey~♡" Slowly the door started to close while her eyes reflected the obsession instilled in her core becoming buried inside the depth of her heart.
Her expression returning to normal, reaching out of the basement her eyes shifted towards a pouch filled with mithril stones, lifting it, and exiting the room.
"Greetings Young Miss, You have been Summoned" a maid bowed causing Diana to understand the importance of this time call, Which will make her get a meeting with the head of the Riantain family, evident from the bow the maid gave her, unlike a natural occurrence.
"Here" Diana passed the pouch to her, which the maid received with an expressionless face before again turning towards her.
" Young Miss, The Doppelians you brought from Heindal Continent have gotten their energy core replaced" Maid informed about the task she was assigned, a method to enhance the strength of anything forcefully, widely used by many strong families to get an army of mindless creatures by implanting high-level energy core.
The drawback is only that the Creature will slowly lose its mind due to the impact of the energy core which will corrode it from within.
"Very good, now use the teleportation grid to send them back to the coordinates present inside my Ship" Diana turned and left the place, on her way to meet the Head of the family.
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Far Away from Riantain land, filled with individuals exceeding the very limit of one's body, which seemed in itself something unachievable by anyone, existed another expanse.
An Expanse large enough to fade away the sight, the only thing visible being a blurred horizon, giving way to unending land, home of another name that keeps the whole Blue star under its sovereignty— the Devereaux Family.
Unlike Riantains who had complete control over their body, making them a force to be reckoned with, Devereaux Bloodline doesn't have anything as such.
No special Ability, Neither some secrets like Aurora's Nest where time flows much slower than normal world nor Secret techniques which can enhance upcoming generations, not even their bloodline awakens to begin with.
Normally when a Bloodline Awakens it gives birth to new strength and power but Opposite to any other Bloodline on planet Blue Star, Devereaux Heirs never get such privilege, the only thing their Bloodline gives is Growth.
Growth without Limit.
Devereaux Bloodline from birth starts to enhance the growth of its owner— a very underpowered advantage for the Individuals standing at the top of everyone else.
Until one sees the result this Bloodline gives its owner: Unbounded Strength, Endless Intellect, Swift Mastery of Skills, Everlasting Healing, Adaptable Nature, Energy Mastery, and lastly Timeless Life or Immortality.
Due to them carrying such a Bloodline, every Devereaux member is in itself, a sign of horror among the races who went against them in their life.
To boost their growth to another height, every fifteen years, Flagbearers are sent out of Ardoros to achieve something worthy of name Devereaux and make name for themselves.
Moving inside the vast land, a huge citadel and a castle reaching heights of sky, seemingly extravagant glimmering in morning Gaia's rays, bathing each corner which already was filled with runes, become visible.
Tap Tap
In a large hallway, several figures moved while wearing white cloaks, eyes devoid of any emotions with slight amber hue visible within them.
Halting at a door, they calmly waited for the call to come from inside, and without even getting permission, somehow already understood that they could enter.
Krieeek
The door opened, revealing a huge ballroom, shrouded with black marble, ceiling reaching a great height while some glowing flames hovered in the hall.
Each one of the flames was a high-level fire spirit, burning kingdoms to oblivion was nothing but a mere spark for them, but right now, present inside that place, they were nothing but a decoration.
Slowly entering the place, white cloaks covering the faces of four figures looking slightly womanly, unveiled their hoodie to reveal faces that can be considered the epitome of beauty but without a brink expression, they knelt in front of a regal throne.
"Mother Malika, Forgive us for delaying to reach here " One of the figures knelt while looking towards the floor, not lifting her gaze.
⟨I can understand how sad you must be my child to lose your sister at the hands of that woman⟩
A voice reverted inside the hall, causing all the Maya to lift their gazes and look at the woman sitting on the regal throne, with only one amber eye visible.
Malika looked at the remaining four figures out of all twelve, which she had prepared at the cost of her everything, clenching her fist already feeling enraged and with a burning desire to kill a particular woman, who shortened the number from twelve to mere four.
"...." Kneeling figures didn't know how to express their thoughts, since they didn't feel anything in the first place, not even after seeing how they lost one of them while spying in Heindal Continent.
⟨ Damn Alisia!!!! ⟩
CRUMBLE
Her anger surged causing the place to tremble at a tremendous pace, the energy realizing from her causing the skin of her daughters to peel off but they still remained at their position.
| Kyuuu~!, Kyu~! |
Several fire spirits started to panic while their flames started to wear off due to pressure inside the place, before suddenly a soft and soothing voice reverted inside the place.
" Calm down Malika, you are harming these little ones "
'!?!'
Suddenly startling everyone present inside, even making Malika stand from her throne was a voice centred from the entrance of the hall.
" M-my Lady?!"
Thud
Without delay, all of them, Malika and Maya kowtowed causing their head to collide with the floor and creating an unison sound, while they remained in their position.
Another soft and melodious voice reached them, a sensation of soothing shrouded the whole place as the woman moved forward, " Don't be too cruel on these children "
Leaning forward, the woman's eyes become soft seeing the condition of these four cloaked figures due to the recklessness of their Mother, slowly placing her delicate hands on the shoulder of a Maya before lifting her.
Tracing her thin fingers through Maya's cheek which had a small crack, narrowing her eyes woman felt pity for this girl, " Why are you taking out the anger of my dear sister on these pitiful ones? "
SWOOSH
A green light shrouded Maya's face before it started to return to its usual condition, the woman turned towards Malika who was sweat bucket due to horror shrouding her mind.
Maybe for others such a soft voice, akin to a goddess was sweat-like nectar and even melodious but for her, who acted as Aide for so many years, they were laws.
tap tap
Only soft footsteps were audible while the woman moved towards the throne, her appearance was in itself proof of perfection, soft petals-like lips, Raven hair, black enough to absorb Gaia's rays, long eyelashes, and beautiful amber eyes.
Slowly taking the seat on the throne before folding her legs and supporting her face with a hand placed on her lap, Woman's eyes reflected kowtowed figure of her aide, four white cloaked figures slowly standing and in a corner shivering flames.
The flickering flames are proof of fear instilled within the souls of those spirits trying to cover themselves, while not even making a single sound.
" Sigh, I am not some ghost, it hurts, don't act like that, please "
GASP
Without delay Malika raised herself while her remaining eye turned downward not lifting itself, Fire spirits slowly took their previous position, taking those words as pure laws.
" So, Dear Sister of mine killed another child of yours, How Cruel of her " Narrowing her gaze, the Woman observed standing cloaked figures which was five just few days ago, turning her gaze towards Malika, she added " Even though, She has a Child now, How could she do something like this "
"Y-yes, You are right My Lady " Malika even understanding that right now, she was placed in a death trap, remained loyal, even though it was result of sheer fear.
The woman observing Malika, formed a soft smile before her eyes shifted towards the eye-patch on Malika's right eye, " How Cruel of her, not stopping even after taking your one eye "
Slowly lifting her hand and feeling the patch on her right eye which was the result of her going against the woman known as Alisia Devereaux, Malika gritted her jaws, already wanting to shred her.
" Here " the Woman passed a small envelope before adding, " Even though I love my Sister, I can't be partial in my Judgement, after all, It will hurt those daughters of yours, seeing their mother Broken like this "
" I Understand " Taking the thing in her hand, Malika opened the envelope where a name was mentioned, causing her to narrow her eyes, lifting it, she inquired.
" Who is this Henna, My Lady "
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Far away from Ardoros Continent, which was shrouded in changing events due to several variables, inevitably going to affect many lives.
Inside a room of the Slevius Kingdom's royal palace, seated on his bed, Ryuk was observing the window in front of him.
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ALERT!!!
One of the Targets of Enslavement Grimoire is Missing.
Missing Target name - Rohan Crimwell
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'What happened to him?' Ryuk narrowed his gaze. Initially, he had ensured at the time of the auction that this time Rohan would treat his daughter well and provide some leveling points to him.
His motive was to make things clearer to his fiancée by ensuring the events that were about to happen would occur faster.
However, seeing how Rohan died, things seemed suspicious now.
'System, where is Henna?' Calmly waiting for a reply while thinking about the times he had received leveling points, causing his system to reach the third level, making everything much easier to access.
[ Henna Crimwell is moving towards Ardoros Continent ]
'!'
Suddenly hearing something unexpected happening, he narrowed his gaze, not understanding the reason for something like this to happen.
'Is this related to Diana's arrival here?'
Ryuk was definitely not unaware of the things Diana had done while staying here, but due to his priorities focused on strengthening himself, he never once tried to disturb her.
'First Karina, and now Henna. Things are becoming interesting, isn't it?' Ryuk's awareness about his bloodline became clear a year ago when his system reached the third level, causing him to understand ways to make himself stronger while he got many answers.
After coming into this world, he might have been smart in his previous world, but the sharp memory and clarity his brain went through seemed confusing.
Now, completely knowing about the Devereaux bloodline, he decided to let Diana do whatever she wanted.
'System, put Multi-layered restriction on me, make it ten times more than the previous time.' Without thinking much about it, he stood and left the room, moving towards the training ground, before adding a facade to hide his real strength from Alisia.
His actions seemed ignorant, but in reality, unlike his previous life, he was about to enter the outside world, and to deal with that, he needed strength, now that Edward had gained the backing of his family and everything.
Ryuk needed just one more year to achieve his peak strength of the previous life, which originally took him 26 years but had now been shortened to a mere 12 years.
His knowledge and the assistance of the system, combined with making things harsher for himself, propelled him to reach this point.