Ch 44-Visiting the Luofu
"Captain where is this place you told us we were going to because... I don't see anything. said ban as he looked at the hill before them.
Meliodas stood at the base of the hill, his crew gathered around him. The hill was steep and covered in thick underbrush, making it difficult to ascend and because of this they had earlier gotten out if their magical mobile RV manson.
He looked back at Ban, his first mate, and grinned.
"Trust me, Ban," Meliodas said with a mischievous glint in his eye. "We're almost there. The place is just beyond this hill."
Ban raised an eyebrow, still skeptical. "Really, Captain? Are you sure because I see nothing here but a small hill? Don't tell me you got lost or something~?" Teased Ban
The rest of the crew chuckled, having heard Ban's comment. But Meliodas was undeterred. "I promise you it's real. And it's worth the climb. Now, come on, everyone! Let's go!" With that, he led the way up the hill, and the crew followed.
After a few minutes of walking Meliodas raised his hand signaling them to stop.
Meliodas raised his hand into the air and started drawing Adeptal Characters Midair for a few seconds earning the amazed looks of everyone in the group.
Meliodas can't use Adeptal energy alone but he has a vision. Adeptal energy is basically mana in any basic RPG game or fantasy game. As normal Humans don't have much Adeptal energy to begin with unless trained, A vision allows you to automatically turn Adeptal energy in the environment into elemental energy corresponding with the element of the user's vision.
All that Meliodas did was reverse the effect of the vision allowing him to have a basic use of Adeptal energy, although it isn't as powerful and as efficient as he would like it to be, Meliodas didn't really care as he could do the same things with his Aether arts but still requires Adeptal Energy to input the secret password to get pass the concealment barrier of the Luofu. It also isn't as easy as it sounds, like any power Meliodas had a hard time managing to return elemental energy into Adeptal energy through his vision.
As he finished a space in front of them seemed to have distorted. this was a signifcation that they could enter without problems to the Luofu.
"Everyone Follow me," Said Meliodas with a smile as he couldn't wait for the reactions of his crew.
As he instructed everyone followed Meliodas.
from the inconspicuous hill they were on, the whole scenery changed as they were all met with the grandeur sight of the Xianzhou Luofu
"Woah!" said Topaz in amazement as she saw the many Adepti walking by as if it were normal. For normal humans, most Adepti are mostly considered gods for their incredible powers. But seeing all of these Adepti made everyone go wide in surprise.
Looking at their reactions Meliodas teasingly smiled and opened his arms wide "Welcome to the Xianzhou Luofu, The city of Adepti!" Introduced Meliodas dramatically.
"Dad! Dad!, look he has cat ears!" exclaimed Kanna in excitement as she pointed her hand at a Tiger Adepti.
Kanna herself knows that she is a dragon and her brother is too, but she has never seen other types of beings like her... well close enough even though they have different animal features.
"Hey, dad are those flying boats!" Asked Rex with a smile
seeing her excited face Meliodas smiled and said "By the way kids, you two can take off the concealment"
Hearing this both Kanna and Rex became excited, their father usually stuck three different talismans on their back that said conceal, hide, and odorless which by the name conceals the aura of a dragon and the smell of a dragon and hides their dragon features.
As they took them off Meliodas felt two familiar auras coming towards them. looking behind him he saw two lights coming down from the sky at fast speed.
the first one was a deep blue while the other was a greenish blue.
But the other also seemed to notice the lights in the sky that were coming towards them
"Brother there's something coming!" Said Topaz as she activated her sharingan.
As her eyes turned red, she focused her sights on them until she could clearly see their figure. One was a beautiful woman with white hair and the other one was a handsome man with long black hair and horns.
As they got closer and closer both Ban and Topaz could start to feel their oppressive auras that showed just how strong they were.
Ban and Topaz started panicking and drew out their weapons.
"Calm down you two I know them both" reassured Meliodas though they still didn't put away their weapons.
Meliodas' words did little to ease Ban and Topaz's apprehension, but they reluctantly lowered their weapons, still keeping a watchful eye on the approaching figures. As the woman with white hair and the man with long black hair and horns drew closer, their distinctive auras continued to grow more pronounced.
"Meliodas, you know them?" Ban asked, his grip on his weapon loosening slightly.
"Yeah, they're old friends of mine," Meliodas replied with a grin, his gaze fixed on the approaching duo. "I've known them for a while. No need to worry."
Topaz, her Sharingan still active, couldn't help but feel the pressure from their auras. "Old friends, huh? They seem really powerful."
Kanna and Rex, who had taken off their concealment talismans, watched the scene unfold with a mix of curiosity and excitement. They were eager to meet these new arrivals.
As the woman and the man landed gracefully in front of the group, they exchanged glances, sizing up the group that Meliodas had introduced them to.
The white-haired woman spoke first, her voice soft and melodic. "Meliodas, you've brought quite the group with you."
The man with black hair and horns nodded in agreement. "Indeed, it's been a while Jing."
Meliodas smiled and hugged Jingliu and Dan Feng
Meliodas smiled warmly, glad to see his old friend and girlfriend. "It sure has. These are Kanna and Rex, and these two are Ban and Topaz, my trusted friends."
The newcomers introduced themselves as well. "I'm Jingliu, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Kanna and Rex couldn't hide their excitement as they approached the newcomers. "Nice to meet you, Jingliu and Dan Feng!"
Ban and Topaz, still wary but no longer hostile, offered greetings as well. "Hello, Jingliu, Da Feng."
Jingliu and Dan Feng exchanged a knowing glance and smiled at the group. It seems like Meliodas had gathered quite the group in his travels.
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POV change Meliodas-
After my group, Jingliu, and Dan Feng introduced themselves we went to Wukongs castle as I thought that it would be better to explain things to the three of them.
I came back here now for two reasons, The first was because I wanted to leave Kanna and Rex here for a bit. this S-Rank mission we are about to take is a bit too dangerous for the two of them even if they are dragons. And I'm pretty sure Dan Feng will be really happy to take care of them along with Jingliu, after all, she's technically a mommy now~ hehe... she's probably going to bash my skull later but il leave that for future me.
the second reason is for training. I myself have dragon powers but they stem differently from Kanna and Rex's powers. I can teach them energy control and weapons combat but when it comes to dragon powers, I'm kind of stumped on how to approach it. so il leave them here for the mission duration so the kids can train their dragon powers with Dan Feng.
Anyway back to where I left off, we finally arrived at Wukong's place and Jingliu led us to Wukong's office.
opening the door I saw Wukong... Actually doing Work!!!
Taking out [Zantetsuken] I pointed it at the 'fake' wuokong.
"Who are you!!!, Wukong would never do paperwork!" I exclaimed as I threatened the 'fake' Wukong.
His mouth visibly twitched in annoyance and said "Brat! don't say such stupid things... Jingliu caught me off-guard and dragged me here"
"..."
OHH! That makes sense
Usually wukong would rather run around all day while being chased by Jing, but it seems like this time she caught him when he was off guard.
Lowering my sword I apologize to Wukong "My bad it's just that you would never voluntarily do paperwork so I thought someone might have replaced you"
"..."(Wukong)
"..."(Meliodas)
"*Sigh* anyways what brings you back so soon, I thought you would come back and visit in a few more months"
"Yeah about that" Looking behind me I moved my head signaling Kannas and Rex.
As they walked to the middle of the room Wukong's eyes widened in surprise.
"Dragon Kin!, Where the hell do you find all these things Meliodas!"
Well, I guess Kind of lucky. From powerful magical artifacts to weird ass abilities. And now two dragon children that should be very rare to find.
Kanna who was in the middle of the room along with Rex were fidgeting in nervousness.
geez, they are too cute sometimes!
"Come on kids" I encouraged them.
"It's nice to meet you grampa!" (Kanna)
"Nice to meet you too Grandpa" (Rex)
"... Hehe grandpa" Hearing both Kanna and Rex calling him grandpa, Wukong gained a creepy smile on his face.
'fufuf~ all according to keikaku' Before coming to the Luofu, I told the kids a bit about my friends here in the Luofu. And I especially told them both to call them special names to wrap them around their little fingers. I'm such a proud dad~.
After leaving the grinning Wukong alone to his thoughts Kanna and Rex turned to to Dan Feng.
"It's nice to meet you, Uncle Dan Feng"(Kanna)
"It's nice to meet you to uncle Dan Feng" (Rex)
"UGH~" Dan Feng visibly recoiled as he was struck by their cuteness and also for getting called uncle.
After getting a second person wrapped around their tiny fingers the kids both turned to Jingliu.
'hehehe go for it kids, kill her with cuteness' I cheered for them inwardly.
"... Um can I call you mom?" Said Kanna with a hopeful face.
"..." (Jingliu)
Hearing Kanna's words Jingiu completely froze.
wait I think I forgot to mention that they call me Dad... she will definitely make me sleep on the couch tonight for not mentioning that before.
As Jingliu was still frozen in surprise Kanna's face started to become sad, Kanna's once hopeful and bright expression had transformed into a melancholic tableau. Her eyes, which had previously shone with anticipation, now glistened with unshed tears, their vibrant warmth replaced by a soft, sorrowful sheen. Her lips, once poised for a hopeful question, now quivered slightly, their corners drooping in disappointment.
Jingliu snapped out of her stupor as she saw her saddened face and quickly answered Kanna answer "No no no no you can call me mom!" said Jingliu as she kneeled in front of her with a warm smile and gave Kanna a hug.
as she was hugged Kanna's previous sad face brightened and snugged unto Jinglius hug.
"C-can I call you mom too?" (Rex)
looking behind Kanna she saw the fidgeting Rex.
"Of course!" she said as she pulled them both into a gentle hug.
My heart melted as I saw the scene in front of me. Taking to my phone quickly I took a few photos before putting my phone back in my system inventory.
"heheh Dad! we have a mom now!" Said Kanna excitedly as she turned around to me.
All I gave back was a thumbs up.
"yeah Dad!, like you said 'All according to Keikaku'" said Rex as I started to sweat a bit.
'Damit Rex keep those innocent little lips of yours shut!' I screamed internally.
"Oh? And what may keikaku mean?" Asked Jingliu with a curious face.
'Damit Rex you better not-' (Meliodas)
"That?, Dad said it means 'all according to plan'"
A sudden chill went down my spine as I saw Jinglius's threatening glare "Hoh, and what may this plan be Mliodas?"
'Fuck!'
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I decided it would be good for Kanna and Rex to stay here as I don't think Meliodas could pull something out of the bullshit hat and call it training for Kanna and Rex even with al the anime he has seen I don't think he could help them much with their powers besides Dan Feng. I also thought that it would be too dangerous to bring two-month-old children to a place where there might be people getting killed left and right. Even if their intelligence is that of a 14-year-old. they are both still innocent children. This was also a good way to introduce the four of them to JIngliu and the other high cloud knights.