Update and the first homunculus

(From the 1st person of Meliodas)

When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was.... TOO BRIGHT!

- AAAAA!! MY EYES!!!! TOO BRIGHT!!! I shouted at the top of my voice, covering my eyes with my hands. At the same time, he turned his whole body on the ground.

After a couple of minutes, my eyes returned to normal, which I am incredibly glad about. The first thing I saw surprised me a lot.

There was a whole empty beach in front of me. There was a clear blue sea here. There is a forest nearby. In the distance you can see the same islands. The sun is shining brightly, which almost blinded me.

I myself was dressed in my casual attire. A white shirt with a black vest over a sleeveless top with buttons unbuttoned at the top. Red tie. Black shoes.

To begin with, I decided to search these places, and understand how I got here? The last thing I remember is being in my newly built castle, or rather in my bedroom, and Yui was there. And Yui and I made "love" all night. And like an Archangel, damn me! I ended up on a desert island?! So stop! Calm down! First you need to not panic, and collect information.

While walking, I noticed a couple of oddities. Firstly, the temperature here is not too typical of the summer climate, and this one is not too felt. Secondly, insects and other living creatures are simply not visible here. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't feel or see anything alive here. Thirdly, I noticed that I feel this place as if I had been here before. And my powers are fine.

After 15 minutes of walking, I noticed someone swimming in the sea. When I looked closer, I realized who it was.

It was a young girl, a little taller than me. She had very long, silver, and slightly ash-colored hair. She also has golden eyes. She herself was wearing a swimsuit made of a very unusual material. It emphasized her slender young figure. Her swimsuit itself was blue. In her hair, there was a hairpin, and on her neck there was something like a collar, like jewelry.

Yes, it was my eternal companion - NIVA! With the appearance, and a bit of character, of the character "Nate Mitotsudaira". Only she was wearing a swimsuit that clearly suited her.

Now Niva was just swimming, at a fairly high speed, and it looks like she's having fun.

If there is a Field here, then everything falls into place. Most likely, I am in my inner world. To check, I tried to create a Lostway. As a result, I have a heavy-looking Lostvane in my hand. Having confirmed my theory, I took a closer look at the Field that was having fun at sea.

The field itself, had fun just swimming in the water and plunged into it. And it looks like she uses some kind of force to jump out of the water abruptly, almost 10 m, and then dive again.

In order not to stand here and stupidly wait for the Field to finish, I decided to change my outfit for swimming trunks. As a result, I was left in only black swimming trunks. Then he made a big leap into the sky, and jumped straight into the sea, not far from the Field.

-*Bam*-

Once under the water, I saw that the bottom, though diligently, did not look too much like a real sea. There are different corals and algae here. But everything is somehow crumpled. When I left the bottom of the sea, I saw Niva, already riding a surfboard, conquering the waves.

- If I had a camera, I would take a couple of photos and keep them for life. Such a sight, you just can't forget. - Said his thoughts out loud. And began to swim to the Field.

The field itself, conquered the waves, is very crooked and fell a couple of times. Looks like she's trying to learn how to surf? Yes, only makes a couple of mistakes at the very beginning. At least I'm not an expert, but I've seen a couple of times how the pros conquered the sea waves.

In order not to waste time even more, I decided to just create an ice road and run to the Field. While I was running, I saw the Field falling again.

-*Bam*-

- Damn it! Failure again! Just a little more and I could have lasted longer! Maybe the board is not correct?! - Shouted Niva out of anger, because she fell off the board again. I was already close to her and heard everything.

- Niva! I shouted from behind her.

Hearing her name, Niva reflexively turned around and saw me. She looked at me for a couple of minutes, until suddenly she shouted:

- Master! - At the top of his voice, in a frightened tone. Because of the noise, I even covered my ears.

- Don't shout like that! You're yelling at the whole space here! I shouted at Niva.

Niva looked around for some reason and for some reason tried to hide the surfboard. And she... blushing?

- Niva, what are you doing? And what am I doing here? - Remembering similar situations in some manga, it is better to ignore this moment and give Niva the opportunity to change the subject.

Maybe she didn't want me to see her trying to learn how to surf here? Or did she not want me to see her like this? It's hard to answer.

- Huh? I.... Um.... Resting. Niva replied in an uncertain tone.

- Are you resting? I asked, seeing her uncertain for the first time. She's definitely hiding something.

- yes! Resting. Niva repeated her answer, but now in a more confident tone.

I looked at it for a couple of minutes, then at everything that was created here, again at the Field, and so on a couple of times. Did it seem to me or did something change in the Field? Is this the moment when tsundere was caught on her real feelings? And she wants to hide her real nature from me? Maybe, but like in all the stories I've read, it's better to just nod your head and say that you haven't seen or heard anything. And then I don't want to know what happens when a tsundere takes offense at you and will deny everything until it comes to ignoring. And I don't need it.

- *Sigh* Okay, it doesn't matter what you're doing here. Tell me, how did I get here? Usually, I can get here at will. Well, or in special situations. Also, you seem to have been on an update, are you done? I asked Niva, and again gave her the opportunity to change the subject.

- Right, sorry, Master. I myself am surprised that you are here, if I had known that you were here, I would have met you right away. As for updates, let's talk about it on the shore? Niva said. I just nodded and we both ended up on the beach.

Nearby there was a bamboo house, beach chairs, as well as a table on which there were cups with tubes, and an umbrella. It's like a picture from American movies about Hawaii.

"So you don't know why I'm here?" - I summed up the conclusion.

- Yeah. - Niva confirmed my conclusion.

- I see. * Tired sigh * I hope this is not another problem on my poor head. I said in a tired voice, rubbing my head with my hands.

- Don't worry, maybe soon most of your problems will be solved. - Suddenly Niva gave out.

- What are you talking about? - I didn't understand the meaning of Niva's words.

- I mean, an update! Niva explained briefly. If it hadn't been for our recent conversation, I wouldn't have understood anyway, but it's clear now.

- Exactly! After all, you have recently renewed yourself. What's new? I asked Niva.

- Well... The new features are: "hidden quests" and "fortitude". I also have a lot more options available to me now than before, as well... - Niva replied, but then I decided to interrupt her.

- Okay, stop! Of course, I understand these 2 functions briefly, but first explain. -

- Okay. Hidden quests are quests that are hidden and can only be completed when you least expect it. In simple words, they are hidden until you complete them. - Niva briefly explained to me.

- Clearly, as I expected. But I thought I had this function before. -

- No, but now it will be, I am already personally responsible for these quests. But I can't tell you, but don't worry, soon you will be able to complete your first hidden quest. Now the following. The power of the spirit - indicates the degree of your immunity to illusions, mental magic and something similar. - Niva explained to me at the end the properties of "Fortitude".

- Yeah, really... not much... I was expecting something big. * Sigh * okay, you don't have to choose. And what did you mean when you said that your capabilities have increased? I asked, wanting to know what Niva meant.

"You shouldn't have interrupted me, Master. Stand and listen, how great I am, I will show you that I have become much more important than you. Ho-ho-ho - said Niva arrogantly, covering her pretty mouth with her hand. It looks like the pose of an arrogant mistress, in front of a servant. He just wants to take it and throw it back into the sea.

- Don't pull and talk already! I shouted to Niva to stop laughing.

- * Cough*... ahem... So, my capabilities have increased and now I can interfere with the state of your soul. I can also protect you for a while from attempts to get into your mind. New databases of this world have also been opened to me, so my knowledge of this world has increased several times. Niva replied with a proud expression. But this is much better news than it was before. After all, if she can get into the soul, then...

"Niva, can you get that curse out of me now?" - I decided to clarify whether she will be able to do exactly what I think.

- Your curse is not in the soul itself, but somewhere between the mana hearth and the mana core. In principle, I can destroy the curse, but the consequences will be quite painful. You may lose the ability to use mana for a month. Or even be paralyzed. If the curse was attached directly to the soul, then there would be no problem, but this is not a standard case. Niva answered me.

- I see. So, either I bet everything and lose the opportunity to use mana for a month, or even worse. Or I continue to prepare a remedy to extract the curse from my body. Since the war is coming soon, and I don't have much time, I think it's best to destroy the curse. * Sad sigh* I can create a potion with the effect of higher purification, I only need to spend 5 months on it. But since I am a demon, the consequences will be very painful for me, but they will not bring me to paralysis and other effects. - I began to speak my thoughts aloud.

As for her ability to protect my mind from attempts to penetrate, learn something or change, that's also good. But best of all is information! If this is true, then it will be very useful in the future. I hope the information that Niva has will be useful.

- Master! Niva shouted and I came back from my thoughts.

- Oh! Sorry, I got carried away in my thoughts again. -

- * Sigh* You are not fixable! Niva said with an angry and pouty face. - So, I wanted to ask, how do you like your "first time" ~ with your girlfriend Yui?~ - Asked Niva in a cheerful and snide tone.

Have you decided to tease me? Well, try it.

- Oh! Yeah, Niva. It was unforgettable, now I understand why sex is called the highest degree of expression of love. So many pleasant sensations, so many feelings, it was excellent. By the way, how do you know about this? Did you really watch Yui and me having sex? I replied with the same sarcasm as Niva.

- ...No! Why would I waste my time on you! I just saw you come into the room with her and realized what would happen next. So I didn't look any further! Niva shouted with a red face. At the same time, she waved her hands in denial.

Did it seem to me or did something change in her character? Before, after all, she didn't show so many emotions in front of me. She usually talked about business and sat in an empty space, and did almost nothing, only in some cases she talked to me. And now he's having fun and making my inner world to his liking. I'll ask you directly.

- Niva, has something changed in you? - After my words, Niva stopped waving her hands in denial. And it seems that realizing that the topic about her "peeping", went aside, decided to answer:

- It's good that you noticed, before my personality was very limited in terms of such things as: "feelings", "emotions", and a couple more things. Now I began to develop as a normal soul. Niva said with a proud expression.

- Okay, that explains a lot. I can only say, Congratulations to Niva! I am happy for you and hope that in the future, we will be able to visit a real beach together. - I said with a sincere smile, congratulating Niva on her success.

Whatever you say, but Niva is also very dear to me, she is the only one I can talk to, almost without secrets and tricks, without fear that it will be used against me. Therefore, I trust Niva very much, if it were not for her, I would probably go crazy from loneliness. Although in the beginning she had a so-so character, perhaps this is due to an undeveloped soul or something close to it. I'm still studying souls, and I can't understand them completely.

After my words, Niva looked at me for a couple of seconds until she said:

- Saved...Stop!.. No! Don't think that I wanted to hear your congratulations from you! And why did you think I wanted to go to the beach? After all, I can create my own, like this one! - Said Niva spreading her arms to the sides, showing this world.

What was that just now? Has she turned on the Tsundere mode again? Although maybe earlier she just couldn't express her emotions correctly? Is that why I used to think she was a Tsundere? It is quite possible, although her voice used to be feminine, but there were few emotions and feelings in it. But now I am absolutely sure that in front of me is 100% tsundere! I ask about the great Genie (The one who carries it)! Let her not have female logic! Please!

- To be honest, Niva. Then your world is not perfect. Even though you created this replica of the beach, from my memories, but a couple of small details spoil the atmosphere. Why are there no animals and insects here? I asked Niva.

- There are no animals because they interfere. And I don't like insects, they're nasty! Even if I make sure that they do not interfere and do nothing, their appearance annoys me! Niva replied with a tone of disgust.

- *Sigh* Okay, it's useless to argue with you, and it's not for me to judge someone's creativity, even if it's a creation of the world. But remember that the details are just as important! I explained to Niva.

- Okay! Niva said, with a cheerful smile. Stop! What kind of smile is that? It's the first time I've seen Niva smile so beautifully! I'm already beginning to have doubts, but is this my Field? Although it's even better this way.

- Okay, I have to go, let's discuss the topic later: "my appearance in my inner world, without my consent." Soon Yui would wake up. See you soon, Niva! Glad you're back.~ - I said goodbye with a smile, and waved to Niva.

- Master, I'm not going anywhere! Why are you saying goodbye? Niva asked.

"Just a habit, hehe... I said, smiling stupidly.

- * Sigh* Come here more often, otherwise I'm lonely here. - Niva told me before I disappeared. But I still managed to answer her:

- Absolutely. -

---

I regained consciousness already in the real world, and when I opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was Yui!

Yes, only Yui practically loomed over me. Except she was wearing new pink panties. And she's also wearing a white raincoat, which she usually wears on the street. At the same time, she herself looked at me with a malicious smile while I looked back at her.

- Good morning, Meliodas.~ How did you sleep? Yui asked in a mischievous and loving tone.

- Good morning, Yui. Very good, but it would be better if you and I could visit my dream together. I replied to Yui in the same loving tone, while I stroked her cheek to express my concern for her.

- Hehe~ This will be possible in the future. But while there is time, can we continue?~" Yui asked in a mischievous tone. At the same time, she stroked my crotch with her pen. It looks like Yui wasn't enough of our last night. As much as I would not like to deny it, but I want to continue where we left off, but....

"Yui, I understand your feelings and I'm not averse to continuing myself. Yui smiled brightly at my words. - But the others are waiting for us. Kuroko, Shirone, and Shizuna will be worried if we stay here for a long time. After my words, Yui looked at me for a couple of minutes, and then said with the same smile:

- I understand, Meliodas, and I am grateful to you for this "beautiful night" with me. Yui said, removing my hand from her cheek, and then she abruptly brought her face closer to mine...

-*Smack*-

Yui kissed me right on the lips! At first I was surprised, but then it changed to a pleasant feeling. Although it was fast, but it's nice when your girlfriend kisses you with pure love. I smiled happily.

- Hehe... Looks like you liked it.~ But I don't think we should delay. And we can always continue when there is time.~" Yui said in a playful tone.

Yui got off me, then went to the chair where her change of clothes was. Did you probably use magic to bring her here, or did you prepare in advance? Who knows... So I got up and went to my closet where my change of clothes are. Although, I have to ask her something.

"Yui, did anything happen to me while I was sleeping?" - I decided to ask Yui to understand why I was suddenly in my inner world, without my consent? Maybe it's because of stress? Or did I get too carried away with sex?

After my question, Yui froze for a couple of minutes with a thoughtful expression on her face.

- Hmm... while you were sleeping, for a moment I felt something very cold and dark next to you, this feeling woke me up. At first I didn't give it any importance, if you remember your race and characteristics, I thought that it was in the order of things. Are you okay? Yui replied to me, with a worried tone.

Now you can remove the theory that it was just an accident, I need to find out about this phenomenon. It is also worth doing an analysis of your body with the help of a Field and your equipment. Maybe this is something very dangerous for me, then it's worth solving the problem quickly. Damn his angel! One problem after another. With such problems, my training schedule will be ruined. It looks like you need to change or rather speed up your plans, it's lucky that I recently finished with "her" creation.

"It's okay, Yui. If it was fatal for me, I would have reported it to you right away. I said, shaking my head in denial. Yui looked at me for a couple of minutes with an appraising look. Then she came up to me, taking my face in her gentle hands and said:

- Please, Meliodas, don't keep everything to yourself, if you really have problems, tell me and I will help in any way I can. - Still in the same restless tone, but there are also notes of love. In her gaze I can see: love, anxiety, tenderness, care, etc.

"I'm telling you, Yui, I'm fine, just thinking. How do you feel about other girls now, after we made "love" together? - I decided to change the subject, otherwise my feelings of guilt may force me to tell the truth.

- Hmm... I told you I wouldn't mind other girls when we signed the counter... - Then I decided to interrupt her.

"I'm sorry, Yui, but I want to know your real opinion and attitude to all this. I don't want your feelings to depend on that contract. I explained my question to Yui.

- Honestly, I'm still a little jealous of you for them. But I also understand that you can't love me alone, although I'm selfish, but not so much that I completely monopolize you to myself. Yui replied.

- So there are no more problems with this? - I was clarifying rather than asking.

- yes. BUT! I will be the main wife in your harem! Yui shouted, pointing at me with her finger.

I'm a little fucked up from this statement! Why, there was surprise and fucking amazement on my face! These are statements! Of course, I have no problems with this, but to take and shout this! In general, I hung up for a couple of minutes.

- Uhm.... I don't mind. - I gave my short answer when I gathered my thoughts. After my words, Yui smiled triumphantly and said:

- I'm glad, so there are no more problems, Meliodas. And remember that now I will always be with you, even if you try to run away, I will find you, my love.~" Yui said with love in her voice. And then she went to her clothes to get dressed to the end.

- Me too, I won't let you go so easily. I said in response with the same love in my voice as Yui.

---

Then Yui and I left my room together, walking hand in hand with her. And when we went out into the fresh air, I told Yui that I urgently needed to finish an important matter. Of course, she was sad, but I promised that I would make amends. At parting, she wished me luck and kissed me on the lips. Eh... I feel very lousy, after I had sex with a girl and confessed my love to her, then I try to hide the truth from her.

[And you didn't even notice it before.] - Niva suddenly said in my mind. There was condemnation in her tone.

- (OK, Niva, I admit that I am guilty here, I repent, I am sinful, but this will change soon. After all, now I need to speed up my plans.)-

[What are the plans? And then I've been busy for the last year, and they don't know your course of action a little.]

- (I can't tell you about everything, because it's too long, but I can tell you a couple. First of all: as usual, my main goal is to become stronger. To do this, I need to train, but as I noticed, training began to give a weak result. Teacher Dayron, although he increases the load, but it seems to me that I am somehow not developing correctly.)-

[What are you talking about?]

- (In simple words, I need to train in Purgatory.)- I gave a short answer.

[Are you serious? Although you can now get there almost without problems, but even you felt sick, being there for too long.]

- (That's the point, my body is not adapted to life in Purgatory, as other Higher Demons can. I need to temper myself in the fire of Purgatory. I've noticed for a long time that in Purgatory, my powers become much stronger, like the rest of the demons. Perhaps it is there that I can become as strong as the real Higher Demons. )- I explained my training plan.

[And when are you going to go there? And for how long?]

- (In about a couple of months. And how long I will be there, maybe I will spend 5-6 months, it all depends on how much I will gain strength.)- I didn't give an exact answer, for the Field. She knows about my trick with the ball, so they won't notice my disappearance. By the way, I called the "space-time ball" - "PV-ball", there was not enough imagination for another.

[What are the other plans?]

-(Unfortunately, due to new problems and rethinking my actions, I had to change my plans a little. So now I've decided to move on to another phase of my plan.)-

[And what is this plan?]

- (You'll see soon.)- I mentally said when I returned to my room.

I took the PV-ball out of the inventory and put it in a safer place so that it wouldn't roll away and crash. Then I started to enter the "PV-ball".

---

When I found myself inside the PV-ball, there was a green clearing next to me, and a green forest was visible nearby.

To be precise, it was created by me. As I noticed, the "PV-ball" is able not only to distort time, but also space at my will. I can distort it or change its nature so that other space magicians cannot use their power. I was also able to learn how to choose a landscape. Unfortunately, all this can only be called an illusion or rather a fake. "PV-ball" is not able to create a perfect copy of the world, there is no wind here, there is no warmth of the sun, there are no real sensations when touching these flowers, they do not even smell.

- It's a pity that you're not real. After all, it creates a lot of problems for me when "she" understands it. - A little sad tone.

Then I teleported using the "PV-ball" access rights, next to my laboratory. I made sure in advance that anyone who got into the "PV ball" was thrown into a place away from the laboratory. What if someone finds my "PV-ball" and immediately ends up in my laboratory? Too risky and dangerous! Or, for example, will I have to throw a space mage here? Also risky!

My laboratory was located in a fairly empty clearing, there were many different devices here. Alchemy table, bookshelves, ingredients, analysis ball, table and chairs, etc. There are also huge capsules in which my homunculi are located.

There was also another "person" present. She looked like a slender, short girl with black eyes and light purple hair that reached to her hips. She wears a white bodysuit with a pink bow on the collar and light pink lace stockings. It was Merascilla. And now this person was reading a book, floating in the air.

- Snake, what are you doing here? I asked, since I don't remember allowing her to be here.

Hearing my sudden question, Merascila, who was hovering with her back to me, suddenly shuddered and almost dropped the book held by the dark matter that surrounded her. Then she turned to me and shouted:

- Master! You're back! - In a joyful tone and flew straight to me.

- Stop! - I ordered, and Merascilla froze in the air, well, yes, if I give a clear and direct order, then she cannot resist him, since this is already at the mental level of her consciousness. And to begin with, I decided to ask:

- Answer my question, what are you doing here? I don't remember letting you visit my lab. - I asked the same question again as in the beginning.

- Uhm... Sorry, Master, I was just reading the books about magic that you gave me. I also read books about the world that you ordered me to study. Should I leave? Merascilla explained.

I now remembered that I gave her a couple of pages from the book of magic of this world. I also gave her tasks to explore the world in which I live. And then soon I will need her in that world, and it's better if she knows about all things in advance than during important matters.

As for magic, I found out that Merascilla knows few spells from space magic. So I gave her a couple of books about this magic. Merascilla also learned to move through the "PV-ball", although not immediately, but over time she was able to understand the principles and laws of this place. Unless of course I change the laws and rules of space.

-* Sigh* No, stay, the main thing is not to touch anything and do not disturb me. I said in a tired voice, since I might need Merascilla in this case.

- As you wish! -

Then I went to the homunculi. And now I was looking at the newly finished homunculus body. I would say that I made homunculi on a certain image, and tried not to violate this image. Therefore, most of the homunculi I have turned out with a familiar appearance, and female. Last, this is already the principle of my masculine nature!

And the first one to be involved is the Alpha sample, my very first homunculus. I tried not to make any mistakes when creating it. Materials for creating homunculi are difficult to get if you want to make the homunculus serve you longer. The ingredients were also difficult to get, but it was all worth it.

After a while, I finished the finishing touches, and pulled the homunculus out of the glass capsule. When I did this, the homunculus immediately opened her eyes. At first she tried to take a step, but immediately fell, Eh... it looks like it's for a long time...

---

It took longer than I expected, but after a couple of hours, the homunculus got used to walking. That's just the gait was not even yet, but this is a trifle. The main thing is that it can function normally. When I told her that was enough now, she immediately came out in front of me and knelt down.

- Give the order, Creator.

- She herself was naked, and had a slender figure. She had a very slender and slightly plump ass, as well as an average breast size. Her hair was now loose, and had a black color. Her eyes were black.

If you haven't guessed yet, this girl was "Yuri Alpha" from the anime "Overlord/The Lord."

- Get up, I need to check the last touches of your body to make sure you are working properly. - When I said that, she got up from the floor without any questions and stood at attention, trying not to move, but it was obvious that it was difficult for her not to fall.

In the future, I will try to change her from a homunculus to a real living being. Homunculi are only an imitation of living life. Homunculi are created only for a specific purpose or to get one step closer to creating a real life. My goal is no different. In the future, I will also try to make my homunculi living creatures that will be devoted only to me. With the system, my chances are much better than the others. After all, all you need to create life is a philosopher's stone, but I only remember that to create it, you need a huge amount of lives or souls? I hope in the future I will be given an award as a philosopher's stone.

After some time, I finished checking the body of the Alpha sample. To be honest, her body turned out to be too sexy and attractive. If I hadn't known she was a homunculus, I might have taken her to my room right away for the whole night. It looks like my lust is making itself felt! It's strange, this has never happened before. Is this really the consequences of having sex with Yui? So pull yourself together! There will be time yet.

"I'll give you a name first. Your number is Alpha, so your name will be Yuri. Together it turns out "Yuri Alpha". You are the first and oldest among the homunculi -

- As you wish, Creator. Yuri said in a cold tone.

- There's nothing wrong with your body, now take those clothes over there and put them on. When you're done, I'll come and get you, or I'll send that person over there to you. - I said pointing to the maid's clothes, which were created by me personally for her image. Unfortunately, I couldn't create gloves, and she doesn't need them now. And I also pointed to Merascilla, who had been watching me work all this time.

- As you wish, Creator. - Then Yuri went to the clothes to dress her. I turned to Merascilla.

- Snake. I turned to Merascilla.

- What do you order, Master? - Asked Merascilla, who immediately teleported closer to me.

- Follow me. - And I quickly teleported to a "special" place in my "PV-ball", and Merascilla followed me.

It was a big house. The house itself was made of red brick, which is covered with moss. The house is also two storeys high, and has an attic. The roof has a slightly dark blue shade. There are flowers blooming near the house.

Building this house was a pain in the ass, but the purpose of its creation was worth it. Without thinking any more, I went inside the house, followed by Merascilla.

Inside the house, it was also beautiful and well equipped. Double staircase with blue carpet. Chandeliers that work at the expense of energy crystals. The furniture is also beautiful and new, which has a blue color. There are beautiful paintings of different landscapes on the walls. From the left, the entrance to the dining room. On the right, a guest room.

In general, I just stood in the middle of the room and took out the "summoning cube [ur5]". The cube itself was completely black.

[Master, do you want to summon someone already?]

- (Thanks for asking. I also wanted to ask you, will my "PV-ball" not interfere with the draft?)-

[It shouldn't, since the object itself is much more complicated than the laws of this "PV ball".]

- (Great, so I don't need Merascilla right now. And then I thought that there would be problems with spatial movement because of this.)-

[Master, who do you want to summon?]

- (You'll see now)- I answered while smiling cunningly.

Then I started activating the "summoning cube [ur5]", the cube itself began to glow and change its color from black to bright light, and release a huge amount of light and energy. In order not to make unnecessary mistakes, I poured my intention into it to summon the one I need.

After some time, while I was holding the cube and saw almost nothing, I felt something small and not heavy, but alive, in my hands. The light itself had already gone out and I could see "it".

It was a child wrapped in a white sheet. Having determined the sex of the child, it was a girl. The girl had black hair, her eyes were slightly open and showed a noticeable yellow sheen. She had a black mole above her right eye.

- Well, hello, Merlin. - I called the girl's name.

Yes, the one I have in my hands is Merlin from the anime "Seven Deadly Sins", only I called her from another time period, namely when she was just born.

- Snake, bring Yuri Alpha here. I ordered Merascilla.

"That homunculus?" Merascilla asked.

- Yes, and don't keep me waiting long. He said it with a slightly stern tone.

- As you wish! Merascilla said and disappeared into space. I was left with a baby in my arms. Merlin herself almost looks sleepy.

[Master, why did you summon such a Merlin? Wouldn't it be better to summon an adult and strong one?] - Decided to ask Niva.

- It's very simple. As I understand it, even if I summon an adult version of Merlin, where is the guarantee that she will be on my side? Even if I can change her to my side, she will definitely ask for something in return! I know this from her nature, which was shown in the anime and manga. She has a very cunning and complex character. I explained aloud to Niva. There's no one here anyway.

[And what prevents you from giving her knowledge in return for helping? You could become friends over time.]

- As I said, Merlin is not a fool to help someone who called her to another world, just to become her friend. She will obviously understand that I called her because I need her power. Even if I pretend to be Meliodas, she will immediately understand that I am not real.

-[And you decided to summon her when she was just born?]

- yes. I decided to raise her as a native and beloved person for her. And then I will be able to have a powerful and talented magician, no weaker than Yui, in the future. - I explained my purpose.

[It's a little cruel to her, to use her as a weapon.]

"I didn't say I'd use her as a weapon!" I was only hinting that she would be a very strong ally in the future. Moreover, I remember what kind of past Merlin had in the manga. Her Father went to Purgatory and returned a couple of seconds later, although more time had passed in Purgatory, but he could no longer live normally as a person, he had gone mad. And I doubt that she received parental love, seeing her upbringing and character, she was not taught what not to do and what can be done. After all, she was about 5 years old, just took and deceived the Demon King and the supreme Goddess! Because of this, her house was destroyed, along with other sages! And then she was on the run! In general, I will give her a normal childhood! - I explained my plans for Merlin.

[Is that why you created all this in the "PV-ball"?]

- Yes, I created forests and flowers, and even this house to give Merlin a normal childhood, and raise her properly. Although my goal is to use her strength and talents for my own personal goals, but I will give her love and care. If she doesn't want to help me, then so be it, but if she wants to help me, then I won't refuse. I explained to Niva.

[Master, you are a very insidious person.]

- Probably the upbringing of Father and Mother is to blame for this, because in this world everyone can deceive and use you, even if not by force, but by deception and cunning they can definitely.

- After a couple of minutes, I felt the space behind me give a push. It turned out to be Merascilla and Yuri Alpha, already in the clothes of a maid, or rather in the clothes of my future pleiades.

- Sorry for the delay, Master. This homunculus took too long to get dressed, so I had to wait for her. Merascilla explained to me.

- Everything is as she says, Creator, you can punish this ungrateful one for making you wait. Yuri Alpha said, kneeling down and looking like she was expecting punishment from me.

I was a little surprised by this. It looks like I overdid the loyalty function, since she immediately asks for punishment, not forgiveness. And it seems like in vain I have so much basic knowledge about how to be a maid and serve my "Master".

- It's all right. The main thing is that you're here. Merascilla, you have an order, do not enter this house and do not communicate with this girl that I have in my hands, without my direct order. Now go and wait for me outside my lab. I said in a stern and commanding tone. I don't want Merlin to have sadistic habits ahead of time. Although did she have them? It's hard to say.

- As you wish, Master. - said Merascilla and abruptly disappeared, leaving the fluctuations of space.

- Yuri Alpha. - I called the name of the person who is still on her knees.

- Whatever you order, Creator. Yuri Alpha asked without getting up.

- Get up first, there's work for you.

- After my words, she immediately stood up and waited for my words. Of course it's good when the servants are so loyal and almost without question execute commands, but it's a little unusual.

"First of all, call me 'Master' or 'Master' as you like. Your job is to take care of this baby when I'm not around. Her name is Merlin and she is a girl. Your memory should have knowledge of how to take care of children and other details. - I explained the duties of Yuri Alpha. Her body is also able to secrete milk, which should be very nutritious for Merlin.

"As you wish, My Lord." Yuri Alpha said.

- Okay, I hope you can handle it. I said, then went to the nursery, for Merlin. Let him sleep in his crib.