"On the road yet again…" I mumbled to myself with a faint amusement as I half heartedly glanced backwards towards the camp which hadn't slept despite the night having passed. Afterall, it was I who made those bronze knights, they far too well for a mere sunset to signal the end of their function.
As such my bots had worked throughout the entire night to pretty things up around the campsite. Including but not limited to putting up flag poles with heraldry around the camp, setting up various tents around the declared area, defining said area with a simple hard-light shield dome and setting up braziers along with torches. Could I have gone the technical route with the last one?
Of course but even I can't help falling in love with the traditions of camping; how can you truly call it camping without a live fire?
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At that I could only snort with how short sighted this system of mine was. Waving my hand at her with a faint smirk gracing my face under my helm, already dressed up in Siegfried even if I wasn't expecting much in the way of combat as it was essentially my uniform, as I promptly chastised her. "Does the addition of an e and a n truly change the meaning of a word that much."
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<< {software}.[B.I.T.C.H] Is Not Sure How To Reply To This. >>
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"The truth obviously leaves many stunned." Chortling to myself as I crossed my arms across my breast plate while resting my back against the APC I planned to use today.
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<< You Arrogance & Ignorance Is Truly Without Match. >>
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"Humpf you are ignorant for believing me to be ignorant." Of course I knew that I was wrong in this case but life is about enjoying the little things present in your existence. And I sure as hell was not going to let up on squeezing every little drop of enjoyment from this system.
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Maybe I shouldn't mention hell while he is around?
Last thing I want is that wolf bastard making himself home somewhere he wasn't welcome - though if he brought my brother back I wouldn't kick him out. Maybe kick him around a bit? Who am I kidding… He has never fought back against me however I don't like my chances.
It was something I never really considered before since my mini-master seemed kind of excited at a chance to beat him up. Still it was a question I couldn't help linger on so… I just asked. "So how strong do you think my supposed father truly is, Big B?"
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<< Apologies {user}.[Armor-Cordis Indigo Stratos] But That Information Is Classified. >>
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"Huh… Been awhile since I've run into that word; though he is the master of Hell so it makes sense that he must be a big deal." Closing my eyes as I pondered just how crazy my family situation is. Not to mention I still have no idea who my momma from my first life even was and I also don't think the cigar or even my gun came from him.
… Though it does explain the skull head.
My thoughts about the origin of my gifts, however, were cut off as a rogue lilac coloured lock of hair bounced around in my vision. There was only one person shorter than me and (sure enough) that familiar voice of my master soon rang out. "Heh~ that bastard is only one of the masters of hell which is a fact I will make sure he is reminded of when I get my rev- I mean defend your honour as my pupil~."
I didn't need to look down to see the cocky smirk that no doubt graced her lips - it was also impossible to miss her slip up. Obviously this nameless goddess had some past history with this father of mine. Thinking about it this isn't even the first time some supposed bigwig had a grudge against him.
Thinking about that made my hand unconsciously wander to the very eye I lost due to him having pissed off that violet eye'd demoness who then mistook me for him…
"Just how many people has he pissed off…?" Accidentally opening my mouth before speaking only to be met by my masters raucous laughter. The goddess practically doubling over as she slapped her knees while trying (and failing) to get her amusement under control.
"So… Not many then?" I curiously asked seeing her reaction in such a way - unfortunately that only made her actually double back so much she had to catch her hat - somehow managing to squeak out an answer through her gasps. "He only spends 42 years in a row in the mortal world at one time yet in that short period he always becomes the number one rogue; I'm the primordial titan goddess of the fucking infinite and I can't count that high yohohoho~!"
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"Ah…"
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Well that is wonderful.
"Like, it's so bad I wouldn't be surprised if some dumbass gods tried charging into hell yesterday, there isn't a faction that doesn't hate him. He had the support of the demons at some point however he quickly found himself on the receiving end of their anger after betraying their leader after shorting her." Lifting her hands up in a shrug.
I could have done without all the extra information because WHY THE HELL IS HE SO MUCH OF A BASTARD THAT HE CAN'T JUST ACCEPT A NICE THING WHEN HE HAD IT. "Only reason that bastard and Laughing Stock - what his faction calls themselves - ain't been wiped out is due to the other two judges of hell being so gosh darn likeable… Even if they also caused a wee bit of trouble."
Somehow I felt that "wee bit of trouble" is only from her perspective,
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… As a fortune 500 with a platinum spoon I shouldn't say it but, based on my past life's experiences, how are either of those two things bad?
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<< Apparently It Didn't Involve Such Silly Things As "Consent" While Also Just Getting On The Wrong Side Of The {entity}.[Pillar of the Hunter]. >>
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Yea that would probably do it.
So then that bastard father of mine probably had a good reason t-
"I mean that crazy bastard doesn't even bother to use his duties to explain his shity behaviour; he literally just revels in being a prick. He once told us that his tragic backstory isn't why he's a psychopath but I think that can be considered slandering psychopaths!" She exclaimed thus making me feel all the safer knowing that the one responsible for my birth is such a stand up fellow with no enemies.
Fortunately my realisations were cut off, truly beneficial for my sanity, my squad arrived with their armours freshly clean and weapons at the ready. Though they did make sure to have the safety on. "We are all ready to head into the city at your earliest convenience, ma'am."
My captain approached in front of me and bowed his head slightly in respect to the two of us. He was as well mannered and competent as always - meanwhile two were busy carrying some provisions while a third punched the release of the APC's rear ramp. The two quickly bringing the boxes into the back.
"Well no reason to pussy foot around; have those who just entered drive the APC up and the rest of us will walk by foot as it'll be easier to talk to the gate guards that way. It will also help us get a good look at the situation on the streets if we aren't zooming by." I announced to my men in a slightly elevated voice.
That elicited a nod from my captain while the others simply saluted; the one by the ramp took the hint and punched the button again. Not even waiting for the ramp to full raise before heading around to the opposite side of the APC while the captain joined them. This side was already secure with me and master here, after all.
Soon enough the APC began to pull away slowly as we walked beside it - the shield around the camp had a few squads of BK's patrolling around.
One of which we ran into which led to them promptly sending a message back to the shield team.
The projector stopped for a second to let us pass through without any trouble and another message resulted in it going back up once we were out. Of course this was a result of my research into my hard light shield that had helped me save a certain sister. One who may or may not be still tied up in the APC.
Sure enough the trip over was… Well it was neither long or troublesome; we weren't too far away from the camp and everyone but the tiny goddess were in exosuits.
Arriving at the gate may revealed that there were a line of people however they quickly parted in a mix of fear and awe upon seeing us approach. I wasn't one to look a gifted horse in the mouth so tapped the bonnet of the APC. Signalling it to accept their kindness and pull up to the gate guards.
Guards who were clearly nervous yet also seemed mentally prepared (well they at least attempted to be) no doubt due to us already sending word ahead last night. Would be rather stupid to not inform the guards about the arrival & subsequent entrance of a knight battalion through their assigned post. As a result there was no suspicion about us putting up an act as they politely bowed.
"Welcome to the capital city of our fair nation esteemed sirs and dames." Also had to give him credit for not defaulting to sirs only - then again this was a world of fantasy so sexism may not be as prevalent?
Doesn't matter what's in your pants when you receive a fireball to the face, after all.
"Thank you for the warm welcome; we won't keep up airs and just enter so please continue to doing your role with the importance that it naturally holds." I announced with a humble warmth that seemed to soothe any worries they had. They even seemed to puff up their chests a little.
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<< Show Off. >>
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I would argue I don't show off nearly enough.
So with that they bowed while making sure to leave ample space for our little group to roll on into the city where I was instantly left with my mouth wide open behind my helm. Taking in the shocking sight with me hearing someone gulp. "This… May make things more complicated."