A bath with Scathach. Ophis wakes up.
Regal and Scathach reached the 39th floor and took a small break near the entrance to the 40th floor.
After a while, an unexpected guest appeared, both Regal and Scathach were on a cliff so they saw who was coming. It was Ais, she hadn't noticed them and was most likely scouting the entrance. well, that Regal and Scathach thought.
but she was too close to the entrance and seemed like she was about to head down.
Scathach Jumped down landing behind Ais who drew her sword and jumped back. Upon seeing Scathach she put her sword down and had a perplexed expression.
"Why are you here?" Scathach asked, "You aren't strong or skilled enough to go down alone," Sacthach disappeared from her spot and appeared behind Ais.
Ais jumped away and looked at Scathach who was blocking the entrance, Ais was shocked and was about to speak a bit.
"Ais!" a shout came, looking in the direction of the shout, Tione and Tiona were running toward Ais. The one who shouted was Tinoe, "You can't go! Stop being stubborn," she pleaded as they approached.
Both reached Ais and Tione held Ais's arm, they noticed Scathach and realized what was happening, Tione gave a grateful nod while Tiona waved her hands.
"Leave her be, I will send her back after a while," Scathach said while releasing a bit of her aura, Tione and Tiona flinched and were on guard. Ais was now even more confused, she had no clue what just happened, Scathach had only pointed her aura towards Tione and Tiona so Ais didn't feel it or know of it.
"Ais, come along I will start your training now," Scahtach said and jumped on top of the cliff Regal was watching from.
Ais was confused by Scathach words and held authority which she followed subconsciously, Tione and Tiona were dumbfounded and looked at each other. "Umm, I think I will follow her," Tiona said and went after Ais while Tione rushed back to camp to inform Finn.
Finn was talking with Riveria and Gareth. Tione barged into their conversation and after hearing what Tione had to say they had bitter smiles and dull faces,
"Sigh, Ais has become more reckless, if it wasn't for her then it is very likely we would have to go and find her," Riveria rubbed her temples and let out a long sigh, "That girl will be getting a scolding later on,"
"Does she even know that she became a student first?" Gareth asked while combing his beard.
"Unlikely, she is impulsive and probably thinks of it as a sparing or something along the line," Finn commented while folding his arms, "Riveria, please keep an eye on her, I will come by when the packing is done, Toine help out in the camp."
"~ OK captain!~" Tione over Finn and left.
Regal sat on a large rock and watched, Scathach had his sword and was facing Ais. Ais charged and struck but Scathac evaded and hit her shoulder with the blunt side of the sword, "Your shoulder is too tight, loosen it up,"
Ais followed but was struggling, Scathach continued to point out Ais's flaws one after another by hitting a part of her body with the blunt side or leaving a light cut.
Regal turned to the side, Riveria had come. She stood beside Regal and looked at the training, "Is this even training anymore?" she questioned, Regal hummed,
"Hmm, it is and not, and at the same time, Scathach is fixing Ais's posture and style, balancing the body while keeping the original strength and speed," Regal answered while absorbing Riveria. "You seem to be very worried. why so?"
"Sigh, your vice-captain training the Sword Princess is a significant matter, and I doubt Ais realizes she's essentially become a disciple," Riveria remarked with a heavy breath, her eyes fixed on the scene. Occasionally, she stepped forward to offer healing to Ais, a gesture permitted by Scathach when Ais was on the verge of exhaustion.
"Are you worried about Ais? This is just light training the real one hasn't even started yet," Regal said which made Riveria freeze for a bit she snapped out and looked at Regal with a questioning look.
"Come by our familia home and see for yourself, it will be much easier," Regal stated.
The training went on for 4 hours, Ais was exhausted and was barely holding her sword.
Finn had come by and was also watching, "I think this should be stopped here," he said and stepped forward but then. his body froze his thumb was twitching from pain and in his mind his instinct was screaming at him to back off.
Scathach was looking at him from the corner of her eyes. Finn took a step back and Scathach looked at Ais who was ready. Finn was sweating heavily now.
"That was a dumb move there, also didn't you say the expedition will continue tomorrow?" Finn nodded and stayed quiet he was frightened. Scathach had released her blood lust which engulfed him making him hallucinate about his death.
"Since the expedition will only start tomorrow then leave them be," Regal said with a smile, they continued to watch. After a while Regal's attention shifted.
Regal felt something from his sword, Scathach did as well but paid it no heed. An hour had passed and Ais was almost losing her consciousness, Scathach stopped and threw the sword to Regal who caught it and briefly exmed it.
Ais was kneeling on the ground while using the sword as support, Riveria wanted to help but was afraid that Scathach may disagree, the last time she tried she almost lost her mind from the blood lust Scathach directed towards her.
Scathach used her blood lust as a deterrent for people like Finn and Riveria she blasted it to their faces, it was much easier to do than talk.
"Leave her here for tonight," Scathach said, Finn wanted to object but remembering the hallucination about his death she shut up, fighting isn't even an option and negotiation is pointless as they are on completely different standpoint.
Scathach knocked Ais out with a chop at the back of her neck and carried her in a princess carry. Finn and Riveria reluctantly left Ais behind, Regal bought a giant tent from the system, and it was already set up.
The tent was big from the outside but the inside was even bigger, It was divided into three sections: the sleeping room, an open space, and a bath. The sleeping room had 4 beds fit for one person, Scathach placed Ais to rest took off her armor, and placed it beside her. Regal left the tent and made a rock formation around it so the monster couldn't disturb them.
It was already night on the surface, 11 pm. Regal was sitting in the bathtub soaking his body in warm water and relaxing while closing his eyes and leaning back, the top of the tent where the bath was open. It is like a Japanese bath.
footstep sounded, and someone got in the bath, Regal half opened his eyes and looked, it was Scathach in her birthday suit. The bathtub was big enough to fit 5 people so neither were in discomfort.
Silence fell and the tension seemed heavy but oddly comforting.
"So, who won?" Scathach spoke breaking the tension, Regal opened his eyes and looked at Scathach, her perfect figure was on full display while her breast floated in the water. her hair was tied up in a ponytail and with that goddess-like face, she was tempting.
Regal's heart beat a little faster but returned to normal immediately, "System?" He called out.
[The winner is Regal, by a quarter of a second.] The system's voice rang out in both's minds, and a silence fell again.
Scathach sighed while Regal let out a small grin, "It seems the next game will be decided by me"
After that both relaxed in the bath, Regal bought a relaxing potion from the shop and poured it in, the effect would last an hour. suddenly both their attention shifted, Regal raised his hand where there was a ring, it was the Growth weapon Ophis which was turned into a ring by Regal.
It vibrated and shined in an eerie black glow, Scathach summoned her spear and stood up, her naked form accentuating her perfect physique.
the ring transformed and a little girl who looked to be 8 years old, had long black hair, gray eyes, and pointy ears and wore a black Gothic Lolita dress that exposed her breasts but had black tape covering her nipples.
As the black fog dissipated, the girl fell into the water, landing right on Regal's lap. Their eyes locked in a moment of surprise and curiosity. Meanwhile, Scathach had unsummoned her spear and relaxed in the water, observing the interaction between Regal and the mysterious girl with amusement.
"Ophis?" Regal questioned, without meaning but Ophis seemed to get it. She placed her hands on Regal's chest and got up, her gothic dress completely wet. She looked around and spotted Scathach and the two stared at each other, Scathach with curiosity while Ophis was confused.
Turning back to Regal, Ophis's expression remained emotionless, a glint of recognition flickering briefly before being replaced by bewilderment. "Regal? Who is she?" she asked, her tone flat. While she recognized Regal, she seemed wary of Scathach. Regal offered no explanation, simply stating, "System."
Ophis then had a bunch of information dumped on her, she stood there with no emotion showing, then after a while she moved and sat down, her gothic dress fading away. Regal plopped his hand on Ophis's head and gave her a head pat.
Seated between Regal and Scathach, Ophis gazed at Scathach with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty, a lingering sense of danger still emanating from the latter, though she couldn't comprehend why.
"Scathach, can you conceal your aura?" Regal inquired, prompting Scathach to comply. Ophis, observing the change, only grew more bewildered by the situation.
"Danger? Gone." She stated, which made Scathach lean to ward her and meet eye to eye.
"You are a dragon while also being a spirit, interesting." Scathach leaned back and relaxed while Ophis continued to observe, Regal was giving Ophis head pats the whole time, they had a connection so Regal could tell what Ophis was feeling even though it was little. Ophis couldn't feel Regal emotions but felt comfortable around him.
after a while Ophis let out a small yan and fell asleep, leaning on Regal. Time passed and the potion effect wore off, "This kind of rest will become addicting if taken, but it is well worth it." Scathach commented while getting up, Regal let out a smile
"Next time?" Regal inquired, receiving a nod from Scathach in response. As she gracefully stretched, her flawless curves catching Regal's gaze, he felt his heart quicken slightly. Scathach observed his reaction but chose not to remark upon it, instead taking Ophis and departing the bath, leaving Regal alone.
As moments passed, Regal's heartbeat gradually returned to its usual rhythm. Placing a hand over his heart, and furrowed his brows.
"Hmm. it seems I have become fond of her." letting a faint smile out, he submerged himself deeper into the bath.
---Surface---
On the central grounds of the Ishtar Familia in the entertainment district, inside a prostitution house, there were two foxes staring at each other. One of them had long blonde hair, green eyes, fluffy fox ears, and a tail while the other one had long pink hair, purple eyes, and furry fox ears which were pointed down, but no tail.
The blonde one had a confused expression while the pink one had an amused one, "Is that all?" The pink fox questioned, her eyes glinting with anger, the blonde fox lowered her head hiding her face.
"Haruhime," The pink fox called out, after a while she let out a sigh, "I haven't told you my name have I? My name is Yae Miko call me Miko from here on,"
Yae Miko was curious about the only other fox besides her in the city so she tracked her down, it was easy then she heard those guys talking about the Haruhime fainting she guessed the entertainment district then she just had to ask someone for directions and found her.
She was curious about why Haruhime was in such a place and made her spill what happened using her ways with words. Haruhime told her story and she was furious. although she didn't have the full story she deduced something, and made some connections. She read up on gods in the city and heard some rumors around and with the information provided from the system and Haruhime story she had concluded.
Ishtar Familia was using Haruhime as a sacrifice to gain power and pick a fight with the Freya familia out of jealousy.
"That woman's name is Aisha Belka an Amazoness," she pondered, Miko got up, "I will be back," saying that she left. closing the door she looked to the side,
"So, I dont need to find you, Aisha Belka," an Amazoness with tan skin, purple eyes, and long black hair that covers the right side of her face. and wearing clothes of a dancer along with earrings, she was leaning against the wall and looking at her.
"What is it that you want?" Aisha questioned,
"Oh, dont worry you have been keeping her safe and 'pure' for so long now you just need to do it for one more night, and I will get her out of here. that's all you need to know," Miko smiled at her and walked away.
"Dont so something stupid and cause trouble here," Aisha said while glaring at her. Miko turned and looked at Aisha with a playful smirk.
"Dont underestimate me, little girl," Miko said and left, Aisha frowned she was called a little girl which annoyed her a bit but didn't cause a commotion.
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Buddha and Kurapika were in the backyard, Buddha was training Kurapika on his request. Buddha was getting tired of losing in chess and not being able to even get close to the record so he took a break. Kurapika asked for his help at the time so this is the current situation: Kurapika getting his ass handed to him by Buddha who pointed out his flaws from time to time.
"Get up," Buddha instructed, his tone firm yet tinged with a hint of amusement, "Fix your stance before anything else. It's getting messier every time." Kurapika gritted his teeth and forced himself back to his feet, determined to improve while his eyes glowed red.
they continued without stoped until Kurapika's legs gave out, Buddha supported him to the living room and laid him down, Kurapika had lost consciousness
"Mmm, maybe I went to have on the kid," Buddha mused while looking around, "Where is that shorty wasn't she watching?" Buddha was referring to Shinoa, she was watching but went to sleep.
"Oh well, whatever probably went to sleep," Buddha sat down and started to play chess,
After a while, the door of the living room opened and Miko woke up she served the place and went to her room without a word.
"Huh? Now what with her?" Buddha commented while looking at the retreating back of Miko. "Why is she angry, sigh whatever those two will handle it anyway." Buddha dropped the matter and went back to playing leaving everything to Regal and Scathach.
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