Happy Birthday!
'Garou...the Hero Hunter...' Arakan thought as he stared at his screen.
'System equip Soul Card Garou' Arakan mentally commanded as a soft blue hue surrounded him.
'Four styles completely opposite to each other.
One flows like a river, swift and steady yet ready to pave its path
One is wild as a beast pushing aside everything to come on top
One is sharp as a Wind slicing everything in its path
One is strong enough to shake the world
Yet they complement each other,
irregular as a beast, swift as a river,
sharp as the wind, strong as an explosion'
--[--()--]--
[Host has successfully equipped Soul Card: Garou]
[Host has learned the skill 'Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist']
[Host has learned the skill 'Whirlwind Iron Cutting Fist']
[Host has learned the skill 'Wild Movement']
[Host has learned the skill 'Exploding Heart Release Fist']
['Would the host like to view the 'Soul Card' function?]
[Y|N]
--[--()--]--
'I can feel it...I can feel this world...' Arakan thought as he could sense every movement around him. He could feel the sensation of everything.
'So this is the world of a martial artist...everything is so precise...so clear' Arakan thought as he took in a deep breath of air.
'System view the Soul Card function' Arakan thought as he released the breath.
--[--()--]--
[Card Equipped: Garou]
[Progress: 14%]
[Skills:
Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist : 4%
Whirlwind Iron Cutting Fist : 4%
Wild Movement : 3%
Exploding Heart Release Fist : 1%
Undying Will : Locked
Adaptability : Locked
Mimicry : Locked
Monster Cell : Locked ]
--[--()--]--
'I am still one the basics...I have to start training as soon as I can...' Arakan thought as he looked towards the screen.
'Wait why do I already have some progress on the card?' Arakan questioned the system.
--[--()--]--
[The progress in a Soul Card is not only increased by strength but with the experience and mentality of the Host. The more similar the host is to the Soul Card the more progression ]
--[--()--]--
'I see...it seems that were are not too different huh?' Arakan thought as he looked towards Soul Card.
"Young Master are you awake now?" Garyfia asked as she entered the room. She gently held him in her arms and fed him using a milk bottle.
"You may rest now, I will see the functionality of the people around and then we can spend some time together she said as she rubbed his back.
'This is...nice...she smells like mint and blood...Well, there is more than one type of cleaning' Arakan thought as Grayfia slowly set him back on his crib.
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"Arakan-sama! You need to wear this suit it is your fifth birthday there will be many nobles attending it!" A butler said as he chased after a five-year-old Arakan.
" Over my dead body!" Arakan yelled as he continued to run away from the butler. Despite his age, Arakan was physically stronger than most of the two-winged devils.
A cold air ran through the hallway as a thin layer of ice sheet covered Arakan's path capturing him in place.
"Wha-"
"May I ask what is the ruckus about?" Grayfia asked as she entered from one of the rooms in the hallway.
"Grayfia-san! my apologies the young master refuses to wear the suit please help us in convincing him." The butler said as he caught up to the two of them.
"huff. Arakan-sama please follow, Seves! hand the suit to me" Grayfia said as she picked up the half-frozen Arakan with one hand and carried him with her.
"Oi Oi Oi! let me go!" Arakan said as he struggled under Grayfia's hold.
"Seves! come save your lord!" Arakan said as he already knew his fate.
"Young Master this for your own good," Seves said as he wiped a single tear under his eye.
"*sniff* Seves!" Arakan yelled in despair with tears running down his eyes as Grayfia pulled him into his bedroom with her.
"time to continue the preparations" Seves muttered as he stood up and walked down to prepare for Arakan's fifth birthday.
"Arakan-sama why are you doing this" Grayfia asked as she set him on his bed.
"I don't like to celebrate things with a crowd" Arakan complained.
"Plus all of them have a stick up in their ass you remember what happened on the third birthday right?" Arakan said as he remembered the incident at his third birthday party.
--[Flash Back]--
"Within the devils, the most important birthdays are considered the third the fifth, and the eighteenth as these signify many important things."
"The third birth signifies that you are ready to start your life, the fifth is when the high-class devils are granted their pieces and the eighteenth is where the devils are of the age to become the patriarch or matriarch of their clans," Grayfia said as she dressed a three-year-old Arakan.
"Is it really that necessary?" Arakan asked he was not the one to interact with people.
"Indeed it is. You may find new friends and perhaps future peerage members in the party" Grayfia said as she put on a bow tie on Arakan.
"This suit is uncomfortable" Arakan complained as he was used to wearing more open clothes.
"Arakan-sama you have to attend the part we can't have you missing your own birthday. Plus the maids did so much work for your sake" Grayfia said as she coaxed the little Arakan.
The party continued as planned by the maids the guests arrived along with the representatives of the four satans. Despite being regressed to such a degree Barbatos itself is a name that demands respect. As one of the top nobles of the old council Barbatos clan's power is not to be taken lightly.
Guests along with their heirs enjoyed the party and wished Arakan happiness and well-being.
'Do they really have to wear such perfumes' Arakan thought as he accepted the gifts and wishes with a smile. Due to his heightened senses he could smell the perfume the nobles were wearing and it was not pleasant.
Once the main ceremony ended and the cake had been cut, it was time for the feast. All the devils invited were having the time of their lives and were enjoying themselves.
"Things seem to be going great" Arakan muttered as he looked over the party from a corner.
"Indeed young master, it is sad the four satans were unable to come in person because they still haven't completely recovered from the civil war however some of their heirs are present would you like to chat with them?" Garayfia asked as she stood beside Arakan.
"Is it really necessary it seems more of a chore" Arakan said as he complained a little.
"Well as a noble you must have connections besides even as a child you should have playmates or you will be lonely," Grayfia said.
"Connections are for those who can't defend themselves besides I already have Grayfia so I won't be lonely" Arakan replied with a smile.
"Arakan-sama" Grayfia was a little flushed from the swift response.
"Regardless it would be the best of your interest to talk to some of the other noble heirs," Grayfia said as the completely disappeared from her face.
"I see in that case I have to go," Arakan said finally giving in and went towards the first person he saw.
"I hope that you get a few new friends," Grayfia said as she waved Arakan off.
"greetings Mrs. Phenex," Arakan said as she greeted a younger version of Ravel Phenex.
"huh- oh- um - Greetings Mr. Barbatos my name is Ravel I would prefer if you refer to me as such" Ravel said as she stuttered a little from the random greeting.
"I see in that case you can call me by name as well," Arakan said as he let out a smile and offered his hand for a shake.
Seeing Arakan's pure smile Ravel was a little charmed by it and was unable to respond to Arakan's handshake.
"*ahem*" Arakan let out a small fake cough taking Ravel out of her fantasy. A blush covered her cheeks as she meekly responded by holding his hand.
"Pardon my rudeness" Ravel said as she quickly ran away from him.
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"See...I am not the one to make friends" Arakan said as he let out a sigh.
"Regardless you will also get your own set of evil pieces, after that we can go to the human world for a walk," Grayfia said as she Patted Arakan's head a little.
"Really!" Arakan's eyes lit up when he heard about the human realm. Despite having little to no memory of his past Arakan still wanted to sightsee in the Human realm.
"Indeed, now please prepare for the celebration I heard that the four great demon lords will be attending this ceremony themselves after all your magic aptitude will also be checked today."
"The Barbatos House has been famous for their great affinities to wind and gravity their strength could be measured to a Satan as the sole survivor people will be having high hope from you," Grayfia said as she patted her head and prepared to leave the room.
"Grayfia...if I don't have strong aptitudes will you be disappointed?" Arakan asked as he looked towards the floor.
"You will have to do more than that to disappoint me" Grayfia replied with a smile and hugged him.
"Now please get ready the celebrations are about to begin," Grayfia said as she left the room.
"I wonder how strong is the Wind affinity I already possess" Arakan muttered. The devil's magic is only limited by imagination however they still possess an affinity. A devil with an affinity to flame magic will perform it better than another devil who doesn't possess it.
Affinity generally blooms around the age of five so with every devil's fifth birthday the devils hold a ceremony to determine it.
'System Status' Arakan thought a screen appeared in front of him.
--[--()--]--
[Name: Arakan Barbatos]
[Age: 5 years]
[Race: Pure Devil]
[Strength: 348]
[Agility: 749]
[Endurance: 879]
[Durability: 678]
[Intelligence: 389]
[Wisdom: 258]
[Charistma: 25]
[Magic Affinity: Wind(Locked)]
[Magic Reserves: 40]
--[--()--]--
'I still have to grow more... it a good thing I can take a beating now' Arakan thought with a slight snicker as he dressed for the celebration.
'Now then...it is show time' Arakan thought as he opened the door fully dressed for the occasion.
"You are finally here! Greeting young Barbatos it is nice to finally meet you." a handsome man who seems to be in his early 20s said as he greeted Arakan. He had shoulder-length crimson hair and blue eyes.
"The pleasure is all mine, not many get the privilege to greet all four Satans," Arakan said as he made a formal bow.
"Hahaha, You certainly are well behaved, Happy Birthday little Barbatos allow me to introduce you to my sister, her name is Rias she is rather shy," Sirzechs said as he introduced a little girl who was holding on to his leg.
"Greetings, my name is Rias I wish you a very Happy birthday," Rias said quite nervously as she continued to be beside Sirzechs.
"Thank you for the greetings Lord Gremory and Rias-san, I hope we can great acquaintances in the near future," Arakan said with a slight smile.
"I hope that you and Rias become great friends in the near future, now then I must leave I am interrupting your special day," Sirzechs said as he walked away with Rias in tow.
"Greetings~ A very Happy Birthday little Ara-kun!" A very enthusiastic Serafall greeted Arakan.
"Greetings to you too Mrs. Levithan it is my pleasure to meet you today, thank you for the wishes of the day," Arakan said as he gave a formal bow.
"You are so polite~ allow me to introduce my sister her name is Sona Sitri! You both are going to be great friends in the future!" Serafall exclaimed as she presented her sister Sona Sitri forward.
"Greeting Mr. Barbatos I apologize for my sister's behavior," Sona said as she bowed to Arakan.
"No need to bow down Sona-san there was no ill intention. " Arakan said as he stopped Sona from bowing in front of her.
"Many wishes of the day Mr. Barbatos Happy Birthday," Sona said as she dragged Serafall with her.
"Many greetings of the day Young Barbatos, may you live a long life," Falbium said as he greeted Arakan.
"Thank you for the wishes Mr. Asmodeus I hope that you enjoy your stay," Arakan said as he performed a formal bow.
"Would you look at that, it is your special day huh? little man" Ajuka said as he greeted Arakan.
"Happy Birthday Little Barbatos I have brought you something special," Ajuka said as he presented Arakan with his evil pieces.
"Thank you for the present Mr. Beelzebub, I will take care of them, hope that you enjoy the celebrations," Arakan said as he yet again performed a formal bow.
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The celebration had taken off as everyone enjoyed the food and the hospitality of the Barbatos house. The guests were eating connecting and were genuinely having fun.
*ding**ding* using a fork and a wine glass Grayfia created some noise to take everyone's attention.
"Greetings to the Great Four Satans and to everyone present I apologize for disturbing everyone's enjoyment however it is time for the Young Master of Barbatos Family to finally check his affinity," Grayfia said as she presented an object that seemed like a glass orb.
"You Master you may touch the ball and let your raw magic transfer over it," Grayfia said as she handed to orb to Arakan.
"Holding the orb Arakan could feel his magic being pulled from its core and it channeled towards the orb. A shining Jade green aura emitted from the orb blinding many.
"What strong wind affinity!"
"As expected of the Barabatos family even a kid of 5 years in age is a monster!"
"Such mana capacity as well"
Many nobles started to discuss the future as Arakan has just shown that the Barbatos family has yet to die off.
"As expected no it is beyond what I had in mind! Congratulations Young Barbatos" Sirzechs said as he was the first to greet Arakan.
"It is all from the blessings of my ancestors" Arakan replied with a smile on his face.
"Your face is betraying your humble words Little Barbatos," Ajuka said as he approached to congratulate them as well.
With that the ceremony was concluded as the maids of the Barbatos house started to take down the decorations and Arakan went to his room for a good night's sleep, after all, tomorrow was a big day for him.
'The world of the human huh? I wonder how it would be' Arakan thought as he closed his eyes with high expectations for tomorrow.
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[Word Count: 2476]
[4 days three chapters it seems that Tobi has stopped being lazy]
[Tobi also hopes that everyone is enjoying their day so far if so leave a positive review]