Volume 4 - Chapter 2(Departure(Part - 1))
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Author Note:
[ ] = When Twilight is speaking.
{ } = When talking through Telepathy.
' ' = When thinking in your mind.
<< >> = When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.
--- --- = When describing a certain period of time.
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Finally, the being or creature showed itself and appeared in front of Primis.
It was a small, cat-like creature. It had white fur and four ears, one pair representing the average cat and the other like those of a rabbit. It had red eyes and golden rings around its long ears. At the bottom of the ears, it appeared that it was separated into three, along with a pink-white fade and three red ovals. These ears seemed to be what turns the girls into Magical Girls, when making Soul Gem. It had a large tail and pointy ears, the inside of them being pinkish peach color. On its back was a hot pink egg-shaped oval that can flip open to remove Grief Seed fragments.
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(*A/N: Kyubey)
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'Primis: If one didn't know that it's an Incubator then they will definitely rush to it, catch it, and start spoiling it like a cat. Well, it can't be helped after witnessing how cute it is. Not until you know their true thought process and goal.'
The Incubators are an emotionless race but seek to exploit the thermodynamics-violating emotions of the human race to produce energy and prevent the Heat Death of the Universe, the ultimate end of the universe itself. The fact that the system they use to harvest this power-- Magical girls and Witches-- would be considered horrendously evil by humans was inconsequential to the Incubators in their world.
They chose this method because it was the most expedient to their goals. No action they took was ultimately malicious, as they did not themselves experience or understand the emotions required to act in such a way. Everything about Kyubey, however, was implied to make it as appealing as possible to the Magical Girls, as well as emulating behaviors and 'emotions' for the same purpose.
This lack of understanding ultimately resulted in Kyubey being unable to predict or understand the actions of the Magical Girls or the results of those actions, despite them being obvious to the girls themselves.
'Primis: And one more thing, Kyubey and its fellow Incubators all are Gods. Yes, a real deal. Though, they always kept on suppressing their power so that world won't get erased by it.'
Kyubey: It seems that you know about me and my race.
Primis: Yes. That's why I am asking how you left your "Magical Girl Madoka Magica" world.
Kyubey: Why are you asking? I am sure you have already guessed the main reason.
Primis: I do. Still, I want to hear it from your mouth as confirmation.
Kyubey: I will. But I also want to hear your hypothesis.
Primis: Let's see.
Primis then crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked directly into Kyubey crimson eyes before responding.
Primis: My conclusion is. An idiot reincarnated or came to your world. Since he or she knew the plot of "Magical Girl Madoka Magica", they not only knew of your truth but also your goal. Which both disgust and anger them. As a result, they became stronger thanks to their 'system'. However, because of that they became overconfident and decided to challenge you. Conclusion, they died, and you absorbed their power, system, and memories. Which led you Incubators to know about other worlds.
CLAP!!!
CLAP!!!
Kyubey raised its front two paws and clapped.
Kyubey: Bingo!!!!!!!! You are exactly right. So, why am I here then?
Primis: Once you absorbed the power provided by that system, you found out that that power was a lot purer and more concentrated compared to the ones you get from Magic girls. That's something even you an Incubator can't ignore. Hence, now you are going to different worlds to find such people to get those systems.
CLAP!!!
CLAP!!!
CLAP!!!
CLAP!!!
Kyubey: Incredible. Absolutely Incredible. You are exactly right. That was my aim all along. We never thought that there existed power which is a lot stronger than the ones we take from the Magical Girls. Now that we know, of course we will try to get our hands on it. All to prevent the ultimate end of the universe itself.
Primis: Yeah, right. Too bad I am not buying it.
Kyubey: Huh?
Primis: I already know that you want that power to enter the next rank in Godhood.
Kyubey: ....
Kyubey became silent hearing this. It's true that it needs the power to stop the end of the Universe. BUT. Only barely minimum is enough to prevent the universe's destruction for more than A million years. They want to keep the rest of the power for themselves. All to ascend to the next rank.
Kyubey: ......…Looks like I must re-evaluate you.
Primis: I guess. Anyway, there's something I want to ask.
Kyubey: What is it?
Primis: You remembered that 'Fire Bird' I fought.
Kyubey: Moltres. Yes, what about i----
Suddenly, Kyubey stopped as it saw a smirk that appeared on Primis' face. It finally realized the blunder it made. As a result, it took a step back and looked at Primis with its guard all-time high.
Kyubey: You...…You are probing me.
Primis sneered while looking at Kyubey.
Primis: Exactly. And now I know what I want.
Kyubey: ...What do you...…mean...?
Primis: It's pointless to pretend now. You already gave yourself away in my last question.
Kyubey: ......
Primis: There's pros and cons while suppressing your power. Though cons increased a lot once you became God.
Kyubey remained silent as Primis continued.
Primis: There are only two ways for Gods to enter lower worlds. First, they must suppress their power. It may appear simple but it's not. Why? Because you can only suppress your power for the time being. Minimum one day and Maximum one week. That's all. On the eighth day, the suppression will be removed whether you like it or not.
Kyubey: .........….and the Second way?
Primis: The one which you, no, your race is using.
Kyubey: ......
'Primis: It's also the same way Gods and Goddesses in "Danmachi" world used to descend to lower world.'
Primis: The Second way is by putting a condition. And that is while you are in the lower world, your Divine power will remain sealed. If you try to remove that seal, then you will be kicked out of that world.
Kyubey: ......
Primis: The main point in both ways is 'Time'. By using the first way, you can remain for a maximum of 7 days. But by using the second way, you can remain in the lower world for an indefinite amount of time. Of course, if you don't unseal your divine powers that is.
Kyubey: ......
Primis: Even though you enter the lower world, you have no clue when and where such people will come. The only way left is to wait patiently. For who knows how long. That's why the second method was your only choice.
Kyubey: ...…Even if it's true, what does this implies.
Primis smirked and continued.
Primis: Imagine you entered a world and were waiting for the person with the system to come. Yet, such person never appeared in that world but appeared in another one. Didn't this mean you spend you time waiting all for naught? So, how to prevent such scenarios?
Kyubey: ...…How?
Primis: Just wait in many worlds. 'Simultaneously'.
Kyubey: ......
Primis: You are not the only Incubator. There are many. What you have to do is, every Incubator enter different worlds. Next, establish the connection with each other. In that way, not only can you keep an eye on your world but also on others too. Just like a Hive.
Hearing Primis' words, Kyubey finally took a sigh.
Kyubey: Truly a blunder.
Primis: Yeah, it was. I only said, 'Fire Bird'. Then how do you its name is Moltres when you were waiting patiently in this world. That was all I needed to know that you all Incubators are connected to each other through mind. And this also confirms that currently I am not talking with only you but the whole Incubator race who is watching from other worlds.
Hearing this, Kyubey looked directly into Primis' eyes for some time before speaking.
Kyubey: You really saw through us like it was nothing. Anyway, there must be some reason you tell us this. What do you want?
Primis kept on looking at Kyubey for some time before speaking.
Primis: Contract. Not with you. But your whole race.
Kyubey didn't show any change in expressions before speaking.
Kyubey: Contract? With our whole race? Do you want to become "Magic Girl" too?
Primis: Not that one.
Kyubey: If not that one then it means another one. Let me guess. The same contract you made with Moltres?
Primis: Exactly.
Kyubey: Ohhh. In other words, you want our entire race to be your 'pet', no, to be your 'slave' and follow your orders unconditionally.
Primis: Correct.
Kyubey: And why do you think we will accept this? After all it's not one or two but our whole race.
Primis: No. I didn't think about it.........…Because I know that you will accept it.
Kyubey: ......…Why such certainty?
Primis: Because............…guys don't have emotions.
Kyubey: ......…
Primis: Hence, you Incubators always choose the most logical path. Emotions like humiliation, insult, disgust or so on won't register by any of you. If you can gain some benefits, you all will accept it for sure.
In response, Kyubey started clapping again.
CLAP!!!
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Kyubey: Marvelous! Astonishing! Amazing! Incredible! You are absolutely right. Benefits and interests are all that matter to us. If you can, provide that to us then we won't hesitate to make the contract.........…... So, tell us, what do we get in return?
Primis: Even purer power source.
Kyubey: Hmm? Can you really provide us with that?
Instead of answering, Primis directly bought a small crystal from Twilight's shop. This crystal was made by the Divine power of a God. And that God was one rank higher than these Incubators.
SHINE!!!!!!!!!
The light came out of the crystal, but Primis hurriedly stopped it. Moving his head towards Kyubey, he asked.
Primis: So, what's your answer----
Kyubey: We accept.
Primis: Is that so.
Kyubey: Yes.
Primis: I see.
'Primis: Good. With their connections with each other, I will be able to travel to other worlds more easily. Not only that but I will also be able to obtain the information about what's going on in other worlds while remaining in my own.'
Primis then moved forward and touched Kyubey's head.
'Primis: Twilight.'
[On it.]
SHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A light came and covered Kyubey the same way it covered Moltres. However, it was not only happening to the Kyubey but to all the Incubators in other words. A collar appeared on all their necks before it hid itself.
[DING!!!!]
[DING!!!!]
[DING!!!!]
[A new option "Calamity Beasts" has been added under "Beast Companion".]
[Two calamity beasts have been added.]
Looking at the notification, Primis thought.
'Primis: "Calamity Beasts". Huh. Well, Kyubey really doesn't come under normal pet. But the one who brought destruction to world or universe itself.'
[Kyubey has become the leader of all Incubators now. All are under its and your command now.]
'Primis: Maybe because Kyubey was the one I made contract with. That's why it became the new head,'
[It appears so.]
Primis: Here.
Primis threw the crystal towards Kyubey who opened its mouth and swallowed it.
Kyubey: Here. I wonder if it will be of any use to you but see for yourself.
Primis: Hmm?
CLICK!!!!
The pink egg-shaped oval on its back flipped open and a small marble of some sort came out. Primis caught it and looked at it.
Kyubey: This is the empty husk or shell of the System that was left after we absorbed all the power inside it.
Nodding his head, Primis kept on looking at it.
'Primis: Can you use it for something?'
[Hmm. Maybe. Let me check.]
Next, Primis put the marble inside the inventory from which Twilight took it.
Primis: Now then. Time to erase all our tracks before leaving.
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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