Chapter 116: Complex Thoughts
The Vantablack-coloured limousine passed the streets silently. The Vantablack color was absorbing the bright sunlight. As ıt walked silently along the road, ıt blocked the reflection of any light, showing ıts pure grace and beauty to the surroundings.
The Vantablack limousine stood out like a piece of black diamond from a passerby. People around were taking pictures of the limo, whispering about it, or admiring it. Some even decided to get rich just to own a limo like this one.
Vantablack's car moved through the people like a proud swan. It had sharp lines, on the hood of the vehicle there was a silver poppy representing the brand of the vehicle.
Blake watched from inside the vehicle as the road passed and things changed in his vision. His elbow rested on the window sill of the vehicle, his chin resting on his hand. He had one leg aligned over the other, his tired eyes staring out.
The disgusting feeling from giving Teka to Yoshino had not left his heart. With gloomy eyes, he was staring out the black film window. His eyebrows looked down, and his free hand resting on his knees was opening and closing.
The others sitting in the car had not spoken since Blake got into the car. At first, they looked at him, but after a while, they stopped looking at him and focused on their own business.
A few intended to speak but were silenced by the Harem King's single gesture. As comrades on the same path, they decided to trust his judgment and were absorbed in their little world, leaving Blake alone.
The Harem King had been watching Blake ever since he entered the vehicle. Blake was completely different from his new allies, be it demeanor or personality.
He was calm even though he was in an unfamiliar environment, with people he didn't know. He was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle as if he was the owner of the vehicle. With his relaxed and thoughtful demeanor, he didn't seem to be surprised no matter what.
And most importantly, he emitted a gentle pressure to show them that he was ready for battle at any moment. Others noticed this as well but ignored it as the pressure was so low.
The reason the Harem King told the others to leave Blake as he was was that he noticed Blake's mood.
He had noticed that he was angry or in a bad mood because of something. He had been at the top for several loops and had gained several decades of experience. With this experience, he could tell a person's mood at first glance.
Although Blake was able to hide his mood well, some of his movements were giving him away. For example, the way he opened his hands, which showed that he was holding back his anger, or the harshness of his breathing, he wanted to count more, but apart from these, Blake was hiding his anger very well.
It's good for an enemy to be angry, he'll lose reason and give you openings to beat him. But the worst thing is when a friend or someone you want to be a friend loses their logic. Especially, in this case, Blake's anger could cause them to constantly reject or start a fight.
And he didn't want that. Blake's strength was unknown, he was just as fast until Simon told him. But is Blake's power that shallow?
The Harem King didn't think so. Attitude didn't lie. Blake could stand calmly in the face of them, an unknown, and even had such arrogance that he could get carried away with other emotions.
Moreover, the pressure he had felt for a while was suffocating him. There was very little and no threatening feeling. But for some reason, he felt like he was in the same limo with a snake watching over them.
That's why he didn't want to be hostile to Blake, giving him the space and time he wanted.
Also, at this time, he was not sitting idle, looking at his stats.
He focused on Blake with one leg crossed over the other. A digital screen appeared next to Blake, who was staring casually but with hidden anger. Unlike previous pink digital displays, this one was blue.
[New feature of the system has been opened]
[Feature: Potential Harem Hunter]
[Feature Description: The Dating System helps the landlord to successfully flirt with the women he wants to catch. But Flirting doesn't always go according to the host's wishes. The hosts should remember that flirting ability or a 10-0 lead against women doesn't always lead to final victory.]
[A woman's heart is more difficult to understand than to create the philosopher's stone, while a woman's heart is more complex than the most complex equation. Even if you start 1000-0 up against other opponents, they may fall in love with or be attracted to another guy out of nowhere]
[The potential Harem Hunter, on the other hand, will show you the values of the hunters who can hunt your Harem to prevent this. So you can understand their characters, see their strengths, and plan your dating journey.]
[Remember, if you don't want to wear a green hat, you can't trust any woman unless you really have them.]
[Loading Hunter's Stats...]
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"Hm…" Thousands of purple slivers swirled through the air. The beautiful purple stripes that followed random routes through the air eventually coalesced into a strip of hair softer than the finest fabric and smelling better than the most beautiful flower.
Eyes like the reflection of endless space, holding vast knowledge and endless desolation, looked at the endless sky on the other side of the castle walls where the owner of the eyes was. The figure was smaller than the castle walls, like a grain of rice against the endless sky and vast land, and not even a pebble next to the castle behind it.
But her presence was greater than they were. The shapeless air, which could be felt by everyone in the world and made them bow to her, made it look more frightening than the sky above her.
Scathach stopped her steps. She folded her hands behind her back. The red water-like smooth spear rubbed against the castle wall.
"So you want to look at my student's information, little leech. I don't remember allowing that." One corner of her wine-red lips curled up. The majestic castle behind it no longer looked so beautiful. It was just a small smile, but it could drown out the majesty of most things.
A certain "leech", trillions of light-years away from the woman, not at all close to the world she was in, began to tremble with fear. The scriptures that the Harem King saw fluttered slightly, if Scathach continued what she was doing, the system would flee in fear and the Harem King would remain unsystematic.
"But..." A word has never been so good for the system. It felt as if ıt had been freed from the guillotine death. If there is a "but", there is a continuation, and this continuation would be ıts salvation.
''You know what? Blake will run into something similar in the future, so before that, I can give him a little quiz. If he passes the test successfully, it means that he can deal with disadvantageous situations. If he cannot, I will personally guide him."
Zmmm!!
Her index finger pressed lightly on the spear. The spear moved like a half-moon on the ground, not even a spark came out. Like a piece of hot iron pressed into the butter, it split the ground in two. The spear began to spin on her index and middle finger. Afterimages of the red spear formed a red circle behind Scathach.
"It was okay to reveal his information. But don't write down each of his powers. For his powers, you will write..." Scathach spoke as she continued to gaze at the sky. The system, millions of light-years away, wrote down what she said after shaking wildly.
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[...]
[Hunter: Blake
Hunter Level: Lion (The most dangerous. Hug your women tight, or you'll change 50 green hats a day.)
Charisma: S+ (Can achieve more with various conditions)
Age: 18
Height: 1.94
Personality: Charismatic, Cold, Aloof, Hard-hearted, Indifferent, Compassionate, Warm, Caring, Thoughtful...
Muscle Structure: Balanced, Perfectly Proportioned, Adonis
Highlights: Handsome, Unusual Naturally White hair, cold towards other people, His intelligence and different way of thinking can impress people. [We advise the Host to consider this information, or their woman may be taken away]
Powers: High Melee Ability, All Martial Proficiency, Quirk: Crossing Limits (Details Concealed by Universe Spirit), Speed Power (Mach 1)...
Mood: Angry, Disgusted]
''Speed power? Isn't Speed Force?'' The first thing that caught the Harem King's eye was the strangely named speed force. As far as he knew, there was no such thing as "speed power" in the flash universe.
He tried to go through the details of the information, but what he found was a huge 'Blocked' text. Having encountered this before, he did not chase after it and began to examine Blake's other information.
The seven men inside the vehicle were caught up in their own business. There was silence by tacit agreement. The vehicle was moving calmly on the road, providing a smooth ride without disturbing the people inside, even when passing over bumps.
"If you're done examining me, isn't it time you said something?" Blake continued to watch outside, glanced briefly at the six, and spoke.
His words awakened each of them from their situation. The Harem King looked away from the digital screen next to Blake, which only he could see, and looked at Blake.
"There is one more person who should be with us. For some... reason he's not here right now. We're going to a place where we can meet him right now." The Harem King's face wrinkled when he mentioned his friend. Although he had been friends with him for several loops, the dirt and smell continued to affect him.
'Is it possible to make a preliminary speech? For example, who are you or why do you constantly try to contact me, you can tell me such things.''
The Harem King nodded in understanding. He glanced at his friends before speaking, and after a brief reflection session, The Five agreed to tell him. Blake could be their new member, and while they wouldn't tell him everything, they could say a few things.
"My name is Kono, everyone knows me as the Harem King. You can call me whatever you want. Like you, I am a reincarnator of this world." The Harem King pointed to the members of The Five in turn.
"Edward, Jay, Leo, Simon, Aiden, they're all new to this world, and they're just like us you think. But unlike us, they came from other worlds." The Harem King deliberately did not reveal that they were fugitives.
What sane person would want to ally with a fugitive? He wouldn't want to ally with the fugitives if his lower head hadn't won against the higher one. However, his long-standing desire for anime waifu had taken over his logic and he got in the same boat with them.
He intended to do the same to Blake. He wouldn't tell him The Five was on the run, he would hide their situation as much as possible. When he finally learned that The Five were fugitives, it would be too late and he would have no choice but to travel on the same boat with them.
He didn't want to do this to his new ally, but he had no other choice. He was hopeful at first about his alliance with The Five, but as time went on he realized that being with them was a big mistake and now he wanted a reliable ally.
He couldn't trust The Five, but with Blake's personality, if they could be friends, he could lean on him without fear and plan. As for the rest... well, they could have been the fighting meat for them.
"You're like me, huh. Even though I don't know much about the Golden World, I do know that there can only be one reincarnator in a world." Blake tilted his head, his sarcastic gaze hovered over the group, and fell on the Harem King.
"True, but my situation is special…" The Harem King stopped before saying. He parted his lips to speak since he had decided to leak some information to him. He decided to go all the way.
"I was afraid of death, I am still afraid. In the loop I live, I lived by enjoying every moment, but it was not enough for me. I wanted to taste more of this world that we could see on the computer screen in our previous world." The King of the Harem was tapping the arm of the chair with his index finger. He remembered those days, he did not regret his choice even now.
"My fear of death and my desire to taste more of this world led me to make a deal with Lilith when I was at odds. According to the agreement, as long as I did not interfere with the main events and violate the ban Lilith gave me, I could live in the loop of this world as long as I wanted.''
The vehicle turned at the end of the road and entered another main road. The group's target was now clearly visible. The OHRMG building, which Blake had not visited for a long time, still held its majesty and shone in the sunlight as if it would never be destroyed.
Viewed from the top, the Vantablack vehicle stood out, especially among the crowded city buildings.
''What do you call a loop? And what is Lilith's ban on you?" Blake put his hands on his legs, his cold gaze lingering over the man.
He had no feelings for his fear of death. Fear of death was a natural thing that human beings felt and should take precautions at every age. Death meant an end, an eternal end to which everyone desperately fled, but that everyone would taste helpless.
And there was nothing more natural than to be afraid of it. Blake wasn't going to underestimate the Harem King for his fear of death. There is nothing more natural than fear of eternal death.
Even Blake was afraid of death. He had so much more he wanted to do. He would marry girls, have children, and do everything he had to do in this world, but for that, he had to live. And because of this, he was afraid of death.
"Right, you need to know that. Each time the main story reaches its end, this world is reset and the main story starts all over again from the beginning. The loop is called the time that has elapsed since this world reset. I've been in the MHA anime for 2 full loops." The Harem King took his phone in the middle of his speech and started texting.
He thought Blake was reliable as an ally, but the system was still his most trusted comrade. And the system described Blake as a "Lion" class hunter. In order not to change the green hat 50 times a day, he had to send his women before he arrived at OHRMG.
"As for the ban Lilith placed on me. Well... I'm a bit of a sensual person and I was very interested in women, especially the waifus of this world. As a result of my actions, I angered Lilith, and she punished me to "don't touch any character that appeared once in the anime." The Harem King smiled bitterly. If he had acted more docile that day, he might have been in a much better situation, perhaps the only main character in this world.
But there was no cure for regret, and he couldn't change the past. He shrugged indifferently and continued the correspondence.
Blake nodded in understanding. With Lilith's persona, a man who was only interested in women must have been very boring and she had probably spoken to him to change his temper but was rejected. Then she exploded and gave him such a punishment.
Not knowing that Blake had shut bullseye, he shook those thoughts out of his head and thought of the "loop" the Harem King had said.
If his physical body and strength remained the same in his looping logic, he saw no problem making this deal. He could be the strongest person in this world in the second loop.
And if he could take the girls with him, that would be the best scenario. With them, he could live a longer and more fulfilling life. When they had children, they could also live a long life with them. The more he thought about it, the more he liked it.
Blake's gloom dissipated slightly. His eyes were brighter, looking lazily outside, a charismatic smile on his face.
"I don't want to undermine your happiness, Hanbun-deshi. But you must stop your thoughts. What you are thinking has been thought of long ago by the children of the Golden World, and they have come up with a solution. When you sign the Loop Agreement, you have to start everything from 0 to every loop. You have to start from scratch with your power, and wealth, and even impress your lovers from start.''
"Also, characters belonging to worlds cannot enter Loop Contract. When the loop is reset, their memory will be erased as well, and they will once again act according to the main story without remembering you."
The sound that tickled one's heart and pierced into his brain poured cold water into Blake's thoughts. It also showed him a new concern.
"Their memory eased?!'' Even thinking about Scathach's words made Blake uncomfortable. He had a plan to one day have children with Nejire and the others. The idea of the women who had captured his heart and the mother of his children being in the arms of another man in the next loop did not make him sick to his stomach this time.
This was no longer acceptable. There was no way a man like Blake could accept that.
'Don't be so angry. I know how much you care about your lovers, and I won't let my dear student get so angry. What I have said can be overlooked in a very easy way."
"Please tell me that way." Blake put it aside and begged Scathach. This issue was more important than anything else.
''It's pretty simple. As long as you leave this world with the girls, "they" will be yours." Scathach's words held a secret meaning. Blake noticed this and began to reflect on it.
He tilted his head resting in his hand and watched the passing buildings. A lot of information was swirling in his brain. 'They', 'Get out of this world', 'The Loop' was silently making decisions that would change his future life, the lives of everyone, including the women he loved.
The vehicle has reached OHRMG. The driver opened the door with a soft voice and came to Blake's door with quick but silent steps. He bowed respectfully, grabbed the doorknob, and opened it. He kept bowing before calling out to Blake.
''Please.''
Blake got out of the vehicle without looking at the man. He passed the driver and headed for the entrance. Along the way, he kept his gaze on the ground, shining with confused thoughts.
The Five and the Harem King got out of the vehicle after Blake. The group watched Blake's back as he leaned forward. They looked at each other, a certain confusion hanging over each of their faces.
The Harem King waved his hand and started walking in front of the group. They quickly reached Blake's side and entered the building with him.
The entrance to the building was empty except for a few people. Some people were making their way out or in, only famous businessmen, stars, or a few famous politicians would get in.
The group took Blake to the 17th floor. The 17th Floor was a dining room specially closed for them by the King of the Harem. They were the only people on the entire floor.
It should have been, but a person newcomers hadn't noticed was stuffing pastries into her mouth in the corner of the room.
'Nom*... Chomp* Why did Kono-chan want us to hurry up? After yesterday's bed activity, I was the last to wake up and couldn't eat. Umm... If I eat that fast, I'll gain weight." The girl wiped her imaginary tears, but that didn't stop her from stuffing pastries into her mouth.
The girl was one of the four confidants of the Harem King, Martha, who was also the second woman of the Harem King. She was very tired after yesterday's bed activity and had just gotten up. She thought she could have a good meal, use OHRMG's pool, and pamper herself.
But when she awoke, her older sister, first lady, and Queen of the harem, Elizabeth, told her to get ready as soon as possible and come downstairs. When asked what happened to her, she replied that the Harem King wanted all women to leave OHRMG as soon as possible.
Martha had wanted to disagree with Elizabeth's words but said it was a very urgent matter and silenced her and asked her to hurry.
She didn't understand why they were in such a hurry. They acted as if someone was going to kidnap them if they were late.
The other girls were already in OHRMG's parking lot, waiting for her. From here they would kill time by going to the Spa or other places.
However, yesterday's bed activity lasted all night and she hadn't eaten for almost half a day after her sleep. She was supposed to eat as a normal person and would go to them after she ate.
As she stuffed one Dorayaki into her mouth, the door opened. She was startled involuntarily, thinking it was Harem King Kono who had entered. She hid under the table so as not to be seen by her.
"Sit down, the other person will be here in a few minutes. Is there anything you want to eat at that time?"
''No. Let's finish this quickly. I've got some important work done, plus I'm in the middle of a birthday and I have a few more places to go."
Martha crept silently on the floor with Doroyoki in her mouth. At first, she thought Blake was an old man or some other businessman the Harem King had to trick him into, but she realized that his voice was too young. It could be even smaller than her.
She also noticed that he was very caring when he was talking about birthday. It was as if the owner of birthday was very important to him. This fueled Martha's curiosity and made her want to know who he was.
Putting aside the possibility of being scolded when caught, she approached the edge of the table with Dorayaki in her mouth. She lifted the tablecloth slightly, revealing the image before her.
"Wow... That's ''that'' hottie~~"
Martha gasped in surprise when she saw Blake. She had seen this person earlier in photos when Kono spoke to Martin (Chapter 57). However, his state in the photo could not be compared to what he is now. He had a slight naivety back then, like a sword that kept sharpening. However, it was now fully sharpened and transformed into a sword that was getting better and better.
She didn't know that someone so handsome and well-built could exist. For her, accustomed to the muscle mass of this world, Blake's well-balanced body was a refreshing novelty. Also, the cold, distant expression that prevented the person from approaching him tickled her heart. This kind of sense of mystery and immunity had intrigued Marthan.
As she continued to gnaw at Dorayaki in her mouth, she picked up the phone and texted the girls.
[Martha: Girls, come to the dining hall on the 17th floor now.]
[Elizabeth: Martha, are you still at OHRMG? Didn't I tell you that you should leave the place immediately? Come to the parking lot now.]
[Martha: Eliz sister don't be mad, do you remember the hottie we saw that day? The person Kono-chan keeps his pictures. Kono-chan is talking to him right now.]
[Elizabeth writes...]
[Martha: Before you decline, he looks more handsome than he does in the pictures. He's much more handsome and prettier, he even managed to make my heart flutter, which belongs entirely to Kono-chan]
[Elizabeth writes...]
[Elizabeth writes...]
[Elizabeth: Is he really that handsome?]
[Martha: I swear on my name. Look, I'll send you a photo.]
Martha turned off her phone's flash and took a picture of Blake and the others. She sent the photo to the correspondence group.
The photo created a bombshell effect in the group. The image of the cold Blake moved everyone in the correspondence group. While the four main women in the group were talking, the others did not, but the women who saw Blake's photo were writing to Martha that they would be there soon.
But Martha didn't care for any of them. Her gaze was still on the "Elizabeth writes..." text. As long as Elizabeth gave them her consent, each of them could come here and enjoy Blake's appearance, but if she as the main woman refused, they had no choice but to leave.
The Harem King's harem was completely different from Blake's. In Blake's harem, everyone was equal to him, each his lover to be pampered and smothered with love, and although he could not love each equally, they occupied an equal place in his heart.
But the Harem King's harem was like a royal harem. There were four main women and a harem queen. The words of Martha and the other three women were important, but Elizabeth, the Queen of the Harem, had the last word in the harem.
[Elizabeth writes...]
[Elizabeth: Where exactly are you?]
[Martha: I knew you were coming. Who doesn't love beautiful people? I'm hiding under a table on the 17th floor. Do not come from the door, they are sitting in front of the door and waiting for someone]
[Elizabeth: Okay, we're getting there.]
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Blake remained silent. He had cleared up the confusion in his mind long ago and was now considering the details. While he was considering the details, two people entered the room.
The first was a beggar-type man who looked rather scruffy and disgusting. The man's scent had taken form, and Blake could see a green air coming out of him. The greasy, dirty, and messy hair and beard covering his face made it impossible to see his face.
But his eyes were very clear. Unlike his scruffy self, his eyes of the unbreakable will were looking at Blake with a little happiness. It was as if he could reach things more easily with him.
The second intruder had risen from the floor next to the woman who had been lurking in the room. Then another person came, and another person, the tables at the edge of the room began to fill with a lot of people or rather women.
Blake frowned at first, wondering if it was an ambush, but the women were so weak, and for some reason, they took a picture of him in admiration when they saw him. He watched his actions with the Lightning Field for a while before finally releasing them.
Blake turned his head slightly, supported by his fist, and looked at the incoming man. His eyebrows fluttered, his forehead slightly wrinkled. He could see now why Nejire, filled with compassion for all, was so loathed by this man, this man's nastiness could be used as a weapon.
Blake brushed his hair and wiped his disgusted expression, putting on his emotionless expression.
The man sat down at the table, two chairs away from the others. He continued to stare at Blake, ignoring the others. A few flies popped out of his tangled hair and glided through the air, his arms propped up on the table, and a vaguely foul-colored and smelly liquid was pouring from his arms.
"Since the last person came, you can start talking now, right?" Blake spoke in a weary tone. This was taking too long and he wanted to finish it as soon as possible and get back to the girls.
The others sitting at the table looked at each other and nodded. Jay opened his hand, a book appeared on his hand. The pages of the book were changing with the rustling sound.
Blake watched the book with strange eyes. After a few seconds, the book closed, and Blake frowned. Nothing happened, but Jay nodded to the Harem King as if he had succeeded.
''Isolation Circle. It prevents the outsiders from listening to what they are talking about...'' Scathach's voice reached his ears once more. After thinking about his words for a while, Blake realized the situation.
"They're hiding from Lilith."
''True.''
It wasn't that hard to notice. There was no one here except the girls listening on the sidelines, OHRMG was completely under the control of the Harem King, considering Jay's ability to cast spells and Simon's speed, Lilith must be the only person they were hiding from.
Slap!
"Let's continue our conversation." The Harem King clapped his hands together and continued his speech, which remained in the car.
"Blake-san, you asked why we tried to see you. The main reason is that my friend next to me, Martin has a great desire, and each of us, for various reasons, follows his desire and strives to fulfill our desires.''
"My personal desire is to escape the punishment Lilith put on me and have a relationship with the anime women of this world." The Harem King smiled. What he said might have been vile or simple to others, but he had no problem with that. He didn't see anything wrong with his goal being that simple.
Blake shook his head slightly and turned his gaze to the others. He didn't make fun of or ridicule him as the Harem King expected, this gesture confirming the Harem King's thoughts on Blake.
As long as they didn't bother him, Blake wouldn't judge or humiliate them. He wouldn't even care. If he could get on Blake's good side, he was the most trusted companion.
"Our goal is to become stronger and travel the worlds of anime." Simon spoke before his friends. He had to keep his friends from breaking pots and spitting out something.
From his interactions with the Harem King in the last few days, he had come to understand him better and knew a little bit of what he wanted to do. Though he didn't quite understand the meaning behind their actions, he could understand that he didn't want to tell Blake they were on the run.
"In short, I need to know what you want to know what's going to happen to me." Blake tilted his head, his hair to the side. His half-closed eyes fell on Martin.
Martin stroked his scruffy, greasy beard. His suit, which had been soaked and dried for a long time in muddy water, crackled and fell off with every movement. The remnants of yesterday's meal spilled onto the table as he scratched his beard.
"It all started in the second month of my first loop..."
[EN: I wanted to finish this event in one chapter, but it didn't work. I guess it will take one more chapter.]