«That was impressive. - Winter said and entered the arena with a kind of fighting spirit. - I'd like to spar with you as well. She didn't do any damage to your aura, so there's no problem, right?
«I just don't have an aura yet. - I muttered quietly. Shinoa was approached by Weiss and they were talking about something. - Well, Miss Winter, show me what the general's chief aide can do.
The girl without words immediately attacked and started looking for "holes" in the defence with her sword, but as expected, she didn't find them. Her blows were not as strong as Shinoa's, but more... smooth and penetrating, if one could put it that way. She did a horizontal strike, created a glyph underneath her and became three times faster, which certainly surprised me, but I was able to deflect the blow with my sword, spin around on my axis, and gently push the girl to the side.
«Are you giving in? - Winter's voice was not angry, but clearly displeased.
«Well, not exactly. But I'm not too keen on hitting you. - I admitted it, and she tightened her grip on her sword and accelerated herself again with the glyph, and even made it stronger, for the floor beneath my foot cracked as our swords met.
«Where did you learn to fight? - She asked the question, calling the snow-white Beowulfs to her aid.
«Many places, if you want to live, you have to know how to spin. - I said vaguely, and without any problems got rid of the Call, dodged the sword point aimed at my side, bent my knees and pushed the girl with the palm of my hand... because of what she flew straight into the wall. Of course, she wasn't a civilian, but rather a skilled hunter, so she was able to group up without any problems, but she still left a dent in the arena wall.
«Now it's time for my summons. - I smiled and began to create iron golems. To avoid stealing metal from the ship, I had to alchemise the material myself, which was a big burden on me because I had to do it quickly. But Winter did a good job with these golems, destroying them methodically.
«All right, that's enough. I have work to do. - She stopped after she had frozen the golem to the floor and severed its head with her sword. - I'd like to see you fight Crowe and beat him up. - The girl said a little gloatingly.
«I don't know who Crowe is, but if it would make you happier, I don't mind. - I winked at Winter, and she barely stopped herself from rolling her eyes. - Then I'll go to the cabin, Shinoa, you okay?
«I'm going to talk to my new friend about the bad administrator-kun. - She said with an innocent expression on her face.
«Weiss, let's talk about helping your friend later. I still have to talk to the general. - I waved them off and headed for my room.
Back in my room, I relaxed when I didn't notice any cameras or anything and opened the spatial shop.
Aura (C) - 150 OHF
This is an aura from this world that a lot of people have and because of that the price is quite small. After all, there are many people who can activate the aura if asked to do so. But still, I decided to exactly buy it.
«Hmm. - I felt a kind of freshness when a white-white wave of energy rushed from me in all directions, and not a weak pressure. I wasn't actually stronger, if only by feel, but perhaps stronger due to the fact that the power of my soul was now connected to Senjutsu, i.e. Chakra/Ki flowing through my body. I could see a kind of film enveloping my entire body a couple of millimetres away from my real skin. Now it's like I'm under Senjutsu reinforcement all the time, but I can also feel that Touki has become much freer to manipulate.
I was expecting a more... overt enhancement, but even so it's worth it. Leaving the room, I headed towards Rias' room. Knocking, I got no answer, so I went inside. Rias's quarters were the same as mine and from the shower side I could hear sounds, so I was about to turn around and leave....
«Tony-kun? - A voice came from the bathroom.
«Yeah, it's me. I wanted to talk to you, but I guess you're busy right now, so I'll come over later. - I raised my voice a little.
«It's okay, I'm almost done. - replied the girl and soon indeed the sound of pouring water stopped, and the girl came out of the bathroom wrapped in a wet towel, which made the situation more savoury.
«It's so nice to take a shower after all these events. - With a smile said the girl, continuing to wipe her head with another towel.
«How do you like this world? - I decided to ask, running my eyes over her figure.
«Hm. - The girl stopped for a moment and thought. - It's clean. Clean in terms of pollution and clean of demonic energy, magic, and everything else. Although this "Ashes" of theirs is strange, it makes me feel... I don't even know how to say it. Otherwise I like everything, there are some interesting novels and films. Well, apart from those Grimms....
«A world without a supernatural world. - I chuckled.
«Yes, it's very unusual for me. - Gremory said and threw off her towel, leaving her completely naked, which was a bit unexpected for me, but I didn't turn away. - Actually, as a gallant man you should have turned away. - She said, glancing at me and not hiding her nakedness at all.
«I can see why your first nickname in the Chat Group was "Exhibitionist". - I shook my head and turned away.
«Thank you... just without clothes I am more comfortable, that's why I developed such a habit. - The girl explained. - Did you like what you saw? - she asked in a somewhat flirtatious tone.
«Do you switch on your devilish charm? What am I talking about, it's on all the time. Of course I liked what I saw, but I also like talking to you. We've chatted through Chat a lot this month, but now it's time to chat live. - I said honestly, hearing the rustle of clothes.
«Mmm. - I heard behind me, and I turned round to see the girl still half-dressed or half-naked, whichever way you looked at it. She was looking at me with her big blue eyes.
«What?" I asked just in case.
«N-nothing! - As if she had come to her senses, she shouted, embarrassed.
«Do you want to try activating your aura? - I asked the Gremory heiress.
«You mean what the people of this world use?
«Yes. An aura is the embodiment of the soul of a living being, so you might as well have one. Given who you are, your aura is bound to be very rich and strong. I recently activated mine through the Shop. - For a moment, a snow-white glow could be seen around me.
«I think it will be good, you can turn round, I'm dressed. - I turned to face the girl. - How do you activate it?
«In a nutshell, they just infuse their aura into whoever wants to activate it. - I said, walking over to the girl. - Are you sure you don't mind?
«If you're the one who's going to infuse me with her aura, I'm fine with it. - She lowered her gaze for a moment, but then quickly looked up and smiled confidently.
«You know how that sounds, don't you? You're a demon, though. - I said as a matter of course and put my hands on the girl's shoulders. - Do you feel anything?
«Fever. - She answered briefly, and I amplified my aura. With Albedo's experience it was no problem at all to learn how to manipulate aura, it was even easier than magic or the same Ki. The glow around Rias began to slowly intensify.
«Is everything okay? - I asked again.
«Y-yes, it's... nice. - She exhaled the last of her breath, and squeezed her legs together, leaning against me... her chest and breathing harder. I realised where this was going, but I restrained the purely masculine impulses. Perhaps she as a demon is very good at sensing the power of the soul and that's why she likes it so much... maybe.
After a couple of minutes, a reddish aura burst out of Rias' body and lit up the entire room, and the girl herself... groaned and bit her lip, but since she was still leaning on me, I had no problem holding her by the waist. The light of her aura was very intense, and behind her I could see two black wings appearing.
«Rias, are you okay? - I looked worriedly at the girl in my arms and just in case, I walked over to the couch and gently placed her there.
«Y-yes. - The girl's eyelashes 'fluttered' and blue pools stared back at me. - I feel a little different. - she admitted, still in a horizontal position and looking into my eyes.
«How different? - I furrowed my eyebrows a little. Still, she's a demon and the aura shouldn't have affected her in any negative way. After my question, the girl lifted up and looked down at her hand, and the aura flashed there for a moment, and then the red-black power of Destruction began to appear over her palm. With Albedo's experience, I realised how dangerous this power was, even if it wasn't a conceptual power, but rather a mixture of different "shades" of demonic power, which eventually came to Destruction, allowing it to destroy objects on an atomic level... and that's not the limit of this ability, because as far as I remember, with proper skill it can destroy consciousness and the soul itself.
«It's easier for me to control my power now. - Clearly pleased with what happened said the girl and looking at me, threw herself into a hug. Her considerable assets again pressed against my chest, and the girl eventually knocked me down, and we fell to the floor. Our gazes crossed after that awkward fall and we froze, looking into each other's eyes.
«Thank you. - The girl smiled as she settled more comfortably on top of me. - Apparently this aura made it easier for me to control the Power of Destruction. Demonic energy, too, though.
«I'm glad I helped you...
«Administrator-kun, there..." the door to the cabin opened and Shinoa appeared on the doorstep....
«Fucking cliché. - I exhaled, collapsing on the floor. - Rias, you sure brought a piece of your world with you.
«W-what? - The scarlet-haired girl looked at me awkwardly and quickly got up off me.
«Umm, am I interrupting something? Well... I wouldn't mind watching, I'm still inexperienced at this. - The violet-haired girl spoke. - Administrator-kun doesn't waste any time.
«Okay, come here. - I pointed at the girl... still lying on the floor.
«After Rias-chan wanted both... and me? Will your device do the job? - "Innocently" she asked, making the same facial expression and slowly walked towards me. But at the next step she tripped on the iron ledge and flew towards me. - Be gentle... this is my first time. - Shinoa turned away from me with flushed cheeks.
«Oh, stop the comedy. I'll activate your aura. - I said and injected my aura into her body. This time her aura activated much faster and it was a dark purple shade.
«What's Hermione doing with Erina? - I asked, getting to my feet and picking Shinoa up after me.
«They're talking, and in the process Hermione-chan is showing off her magic. - Shinoa muttered, examining her hands. - I've gotten stronger. - She stated.
«Quite possibly. Rias and I had a lot of magic, or rather Rias has demonic power, but whatever. That's why the end effect isn't as severe as yours. - I explained as I understood it. - Now we have aura defence, that is... - the girl slapped her hand with the other and wrinkled her face. - Aura passes through its owner, so you can harm yourself. - After these words, the girl looked at me... and charged her hand at my shoulder, but a snow-white aura appeared and took the entire blow on itself, although I felt the blow.
«Cool. - smiled violet-haired. - There's Weiss fretting over her father and helping her mates. - she decided to say.
«Weiss? - Rias tilted her head slightly to the side, in that cute questioning gesture.
«The sister of that white-haired girl the administrator-kun fought. - Shinoa waved her hand.
«Alright girls, I'm off to see the general and I'm so delayed with you. We need to discuss... further co-operation. - I found the right words. - Later we can go out for a meal or a walk.- Are you asking all four of us out on a date? - The girl with the braid, or rather now without a braid, but at any moment the braid can regain its true size.
«I'd say for a friendly stroll. We have two days here to talk. Erina's a cook, I don't think she'd mind cooking something. I even think she'll like it a lot, it's a new world and maybe new ingredients. - I told her my plan.
«I don't mind! - Rias' eyes lit up, she liked the part about Erina's food... yeah, she's a divine cook, I'll give her that.
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