Demon Slayer | Blessing
"…To think a God will go his way to change my fate, I'm really grateful, thank you lord Kai…"
Kanae bowed deeply to me that her head almost reached the starry floor they stood and Shinobu followed through.
Seeing this Kai could only shrugged the back of his head. He isn't really accustomed of people giving him such respect even back in his days as a Emperor.
"I also thank you for saving my sister, Lord Kai."
Shinobu added, she more or less is more approachable now.
She is genuinely thankful to Kai for going his way to change her sister's fate, if it wasn't for him she might have lost her sister back their.
She didn't want to imagine living a world where her sister is gone.
They didn't doubt his absurd words as there's really no reason or merits for him to go his way just to lie to the two of them.
He can literally erase both of them in existence with a single thought why bother lying to someone like them.
"Stop calling me lord you two aren't my subordinates."
'Yet.'
[Are you really planning on making them your subordinates?]
'Why ask you should know by now what I am planning."
[I am just making sure. You're a chaotic individual trying to predict your actions is no use.]
'Hahaha, Rafael-chan really do know me very well.'
'In the first place the two of them are beautiful and I love their personalities.'
[Then why not turn them into your woman.]
'I would like to but not now, I don't want a force relationship. Moreover, Kanae is unstable right now, also Shinobu is still cautious around me. I intent to first earn their trust before advancing our relationship.'
[So instead of making them your lovers you intend to make them your subordinates and slowly win their favor.]
'For the time being.'
[You're a bad boy.]
'Yep, I am a very bad boy. I also need an assurance that they wouldn't die. And to do that they must become my subordinates.'
[The power of 'True Hope' will surely be of great help to them but that isn't really an assurance. There's still a high chance of them dying.]
'Rafael-chan you must know that I don't want to chained people I like. Also asking them to just abandon the demon slayer corps and come with me isn't really an option either. In the first place we just got to know each other, we aren't even friends we have yet to properly know each other to even be considered as acquaintances. I also can't bring them to another world and I can't just stay here forever Haru-chan is waiting for me.'
[Your right…]
They just look at each other for a second before looking back at me with a nod.
'Did they just have a silent agreement?'
[Probably, if you're curious you can just read their minds.]
'Nope, there's no fun in that.'
Kai explained to the sisters why he decided to come down to help and change Kanae's Fate.
The sisters imagine the scenario where Kai hadn't arrive and it made their stomachs scrunched.
He didn't revealed much except for the quest given to him and that is to save Kanae.
He did not explain anything further from that because he didn't really have to. He is not obligated to explain everything to strangers.
At first Kai being a God terrified them greatly but as there's nothing they could really do against a God and thankfully the said God seems to be amicable and a real kid and not some God playing the pretense of a kid they calmed down.
Though Kai has 61 years of experience from his past life.
"So, what's going to happen now? Surely you must have something in mind to reveal all these things to us, right."
Shinobu asked fearless.
Kai already told the two of them to treat him no better than them so Shinobu complied with his request out of respect.
This is her way of showing respect to Kai.
She suspected that Kai is someone who did not desire to be isolated just because of his status.
Kai reminded her of a long lost friend of her before she became a demon slayer.
"Shino…" – Kanae muttered.
"Shinobu-nee is right Kanae-nee, I have something in mind, that's why I brought you guys here and reveal my true identity."
*Sigh*
Shinobu let out a sigh glad that Kai is being honest with them.
Kanae on the other hand just stayed silent.
"You see saving Kanae-nee and killing the upper moon two demon messed up the timeline greatly, I've created a new time paradox due to my action."
"W-what time…now?" – Shinobu had a headache before the foreign words I said.
"Ok, nevermind that lets get to the point." – I said in a stern tone a serious look on my face.
I didn't bother explaining to them what a time paradox mean cuz it would certainly took a long time before they get what I am trying to say.
The two sisters listen attentively as I explained to them the benefits and disadvantages of becoming my followers.
In truth there's really no real disadvantage in becoming my followers.
I just want to test my new unique skill [True Hope] and to ensure their safety and these world's safety.
This Earth is Goddess Gaia's main body so I must ensure it wouldn't get destroyed as she's literally my woman now.
I only need to approve of it.
Unfortunately, I can't meet her for now as she have fallen into a deep slumber due to me breaking the natural laws of existence that chained her.
I could have just fight the threat mainly Muzan and his entourage but where's the fun in that.
Also interfering too much in a story that I am not really part of isn't good.
I sounded like a hypocrite when my mere presence is changing everything but I don't care any less.
In the first place I'm still just a visitor in this world as I did not officially enter the world thought the natural means.
And my time is limited I need to go back in my own world now and stabilize my own power.
By receiving my blessing both Kanae and Shinobu would gain strength to fight the threat in my stead.
This way I can help them deal with the threat while not interfering directly.
"So you wanted the two of us to be the test subject of your skill. I can't say I like it but knowing it wouldn't bring me any disadvantage I don't really have the idea of denying a borrowed strength." – Shinobu said after contemplating everything.
"I accept."
Before any of us could react Kanae accepted my proposal.
Shinobu and I wasn't really surprised by how hasty she was.
We both knew that Kanae is currently unstable on the inside due to almost dying and having got the chance to know her fate was only avoided thanks to the interference of a god.
She kept imagining the scenario where she died and left behind her sister and Kanao.
Shinobu and I look at each other, Shinobu gave me a nod and I just let out a sigh.
{ Would you like to become a follower of individual; Kai Kanzen Van Ainsworth }
[Yes] [No]
Two translucent blue holographic screens appeared before the two ladies.
They were startled at first but were able to quickly recover thanks to the constant shocks they received on this day.
Both sisters pressed [Yes] at the same time and a light engulfed their whole body.
'They were being purified.' – I mused after a glace at the bright while light.
[That's right.] – Rafael confirmed my assumption.
'Have you analyze the skill?' – I asked her.
[Of course who do you think I am.] – She replied I can imagine a smug look on her face.
'Oh ho, your following my footsteps aren't you.' – I mused.
[Your overthinking things, anyways here's the effects of unique skill; True Hope]
A golden holographic screen appeared before my eyes.
…
[True Hope] Unique Skill/Pseudo Ultimate Skill
It grants a certain amount of enhancement based on the quality and quantity of the followers.
You can copy the skills of your subordinates.
You can grant specific skills to your subordinate but compatibility must be ensured.
~Sub Skills~
Lord's Fortune
- Those affected individuals received undeniable luck that grants tremendous Divine Protection to those who admire, worship and swore loyalty to the user.
Lord's Protection
- Lord's Protection, guarantees that the blessed people are immune to instant death attacks and possessed high resistance against any negative status effects.
- Lord's Protection, provides a small fraction of resistance against conceptual attacks.
Lord's Stigma
- Lord's Stigma, randomly grants a blessing to the target based on their personality and desire.
…
Name: Kanae Kocho
Race: Human -> High Human (female)
Blessing: Primordial Stigma
Tier 2 -> Tier 3
Strength: B+
Agility: A
Dexterity: A
Vitality: B
Intelligence: C+
Skills: [Blessing: Absolute Severance] [Blessing: Future Attack Prediction] [Extra Skill: Flower Breathing Technique]
Resistance: [Blessing: Physical Attack Resistance]
Note: High Human race tripled individual Kanae Kocho's physical stats.
…
Name: Shinobu Kocho
Race: Human -> High Human (female)
Blessing: Primordial Stigma
Tier 2 -> Tier 3
Strength: C+
Agility: A
Dexterity: B+
Vitality: B
Intelligence: A+
Skills: [Blessing: Nightmare Venom] [Blessing: Poison Alchemy] [Extra Skill: Insect Breathing Technique]
Resistance: [Blessing: Poison Immunity]
Note: High Human race tripled individual Shinobu Kocho's physical stats.