Nazarick? Finally some good fucking food? School?
Yami finished his cut of tee first before replying.
"It is indeed true that might makes right and that the weak will suffer under the strong if the strong so desires, because they can't do anything against it. Those are not ways of thinking, those are facts. All of us know that might makes right and it is important to become stronger, otherwise you won't be able to live life as you want. The "morals" and "right way to do things" is nothing but a fabrication of humans and other living beings. In face of absolute might, so what if killing is "wrong"? What are you going to do about it? The only reason why we are all following the laws that were set up by the government is because there are people strong enough to force us to do so. Our "civilized society" can crumble once something major happens and we will be no better than beasts. If humans from this "civilized" country would go to Mikasa's original world, they would just throw away all the "morale" and "right and wrong" to be able to survive."
Mikasa and Esdeath were a bit stunned by the deep words of Yami and couldn't help but feel respect for his very interesting and controversial but true view of things.
"However, there is indeed something that is bothering me in your way of thinking. The weak won't forever be weak and even the strong will still have to watch their backs. Just because someone is strong doesn't mean that he should do whatever he wants to and just because someone is weak at the moment doesn't mean that it is "their fault for being weak and dying because of their weakness", like you said when your family was killed. Don't worry, I'm not sentimental, I'm saying it from a rather "objective" standpoint, although nobody is really able to be "objective". I will let you think about my words a bit and reflect upon your own world-view, the next time I come we can have a discussion. See you later."
Both of them were in deep thought so he just quietly exited the building.
[The constellation "Godfather" is interested in your view, 300 Points have been sponsored]
"Hey, System, why haven't I acquired the "Bullshit No Jutsu" already?"
Yami thought that after spilling so much bullshit he would finally get the most "powerful" jutsu there is and indeed, after a few seconds the system beeped again.
[Aktive skill acquired: Bullshit No Jutsu/ Talk No Jutsu
Description: The world is … … … … … … ... ]
Scanned over the sixty pages of text. Yes, sixty pages of text! SIXTY PAGES! The whole description was one gigantic Bullshit no Jutsu! There was everything, from "Good and Evil" to "The most tragic backstory" and of course "I'm the same as you" and
"DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO" "DATTEBAYO".
For the first time in his life, he was afraid of the power of a skill he had.
"This technique is "too dangerous to be left alive"! With this I could have "UNLIMITED POWERRRRR!"I will have the "High ground" in every battle however, I "swore to destroy the Shōnen not join them" even then it is still a "fine addition to my collection", so "take a seat young Jutsu". Now "I am the bullshit" so "don't underestimate my power" but this new found power could also consume me, seriously Yami, "don't try it"."
Yami started to go crazy after having to read so much nonsense. I took him a long time until his strange behaviour started to calm down with the words: "I really "love degeneracy" and the first thing I do is starting to spew dumb and wrong Star Wars Memes that are long dead, "Ironic"..."
Finally finished, Yami decided that he should do something to distract himself from his strange behaviour from a moment ago.
"Right, maybe I should at least look at that place from a very far distance… Or maybe not? That thing is most definitely the most dangerous place in this world, even for me… If it goes bad… I don't even want to think about it… Eve, with my privileges in this world, what are my chances of being sent to the Happy Farm?"
{Well, there are several Level 100 beings there and their full force is enough to take over whole continents in the outside world, given that no super-force interferes of course. However, because this is your soul world, you would at least be able to escape or maybe even defeat a lower level enemy. Even if they caught you you could still use the teleport and get teleported into the outside world. Also, I don't think that God is such a kind of sadist that he would enjoy you being even by cockroaches…}
Yami shuddered at the thought of being sent to Kyouhukou's room. But he was also interested in seeing one of the coolest bases in real life.
After a bit of deliberation he decided that he should at least look at it from a distance. He knew that it was in the north so he started running that way.
After ten minutes he was able to see something out of the ordinary; it looked like a mausoleum and around it were walls. Yami looked at this sight with reverence, this was a dungeon that defeated a raid of more than 1500 Players and NPCs of which most were high level or even level 100, truly one of the greatest bases in all of Anime.
"The Great Tomb of Nazarick…"
Yami knew that even going near it would be suicide, because Lord Ainz and the now probably sentient NPC's would see that as a offensive action and if that were to pass he knew that he would have no chance. If one of the Floor-Guardians was sent out, which was likely, he didn't wouldn't even have the chance to do anything.
"I'm not even level 10 so most of the monsters living in the Guild-Base could easily kill me… Well, thankfully I have a good grasp on the situation since I know Overlord quite well. Lord Ainz or at the moment still Momonga should have been transported here like in the original so most of the happenings will still be the same... Ainz get's Isekaid after the supposed shutdown, he is most definitely alone, the NPC's become alive, Momonga checks everything out and sends Sebas to investigate. Now comes the part that differs, after all they are sent to this world and not the "New World". If I had to guess Momonga would first try to get more information and send a few strong beings out for reconnaissance. However, because there is no Carn-village or anything, maybe he doesn't go outside or change his name to Ainz Ooal Gown… Did he still change the settings of Albedo? Well, God probably had his fingers in that and will somehow make it so that I can have her right? RIGHT??? Hopefully…"
Yami thought hard whether he should do something but finally decided against it. For now the Tomb shouldn't be a problem and they also shouldn't try to make contact for quite some time. But he knew that he needed to become strong otherwise the Tomb would just take over his own Soul-World…
{Yami-sama, please don't worry so much, God is interested in your own story and such a thing would spoil his fun and he doesn't like it if someone spoils his fun. Also, I got good news.}
Yami nodded at the first part of Eve's words with gratitude, indeed he was very wary of all kinds of disastrous possibilities, but worrying won't help him in this issue.
"Please tell your husband the good news, he could need something to cheer him up after the depressing thoughts."
{Yes. I now know about your first Scenario. And I have to say that it is pretty good.}
"Hm? You know where I will go? Is it normal?"
{Not really, it seems that the old man didn't know about the first world. A bit of drum-roll please.
Du du du;
Sword Art Online!}
Yami was a bit surprised but after that he immediately started to smile. He was very happy about this world. First, this world was great because it wasn't all that hard, well he will have to fight mobs and so on, but it could have been a world where planet-destroying beings roamed around… Second, he could learn proper weapon-fighting there. Third, there was a good Waifu there, or maybe several.
"So, you mean to say that I will be participating in the death-game of Kayaba? Not like I'm complaining because it is actually very beneficial to me, but I have a few questions."
Yami was already going back while talking, he didn't want to get spotted or even caught by one of the NPC's.
{Go ahead. I will try to answer.}
"First, if I die I will really die, right?"
{As a great person once said; People die if they are killed. To answer your question: Yes. But I think that isn't your real question you are asking right?}
"You know me. The thing I really meant was; how does it work? I mean, normally SAO is a VR-game and I would have to log into it with a Nerve-Gear. Also, am I a player like everyone else or am I special?"
{Sasuga Yami-sama! You are asking the important questions. You won't be a normal player, rather, the "game" will be a real world for you. Although you will get the benefits of players such as an inventory, leveling and not dying until HP drops to 0, you won't be as restricted and Kayaba has 0 control over you even with his admin-privileges. Meaning you can just dual-wield even without the skill and you can even fight with two daggers or axes at the same time, which should have been impossible.}
Processing the information and trying to find beneficial uses for his uniqueness another thing came to mind that didn't really add up.
"Wait, you said leveling will be possible. However, is that the same leveling as the one I have now where I am currently level 9? Does that mean I can easily farm to level 100 over there? I don't believe such a convenient thing exists right?"
{Sasuga x2. Because it would give several problems to send you over in your current state, such as speed-leveling and gaining power too easily and also having skills such as wings. You will be the same as the other players to make it more fair and interesting. A sword game where you can fly around while shooting at your enemy would be too boring wouldn't it? Meaning, you can level, but these levels won't get transferred over here and you also won't have your skills or anything like that and your stats will be adjusted.}
"You mean to say that the only thing I will really gain from the whole ordeal of fighting through all the floors will be the fighting-experience I'm going to gain? Can I at least get the Waifu's, no, wait, there are several that are not in the death-game like Leafa or Sinon."
{Don't forget that you will get rewards for completing a Scenario. And I would also recommend you to focus on Asuna and go after the others another time. After finishing the 10. Scenario, meaning gaining level 100 you will gain the world-travelling function.}
"Yeah, Asuna is definitely the best Waifu, personal opinion, although Leafa is also great and Silica is cute. However, I will definitely save Yui! Hmm, are the characters from the SAO-games also there, like Rain and Strea?"
{Indeed, but they aren't well known Waifu-material, so it will be a bit harder to "catch" them. Don't worry, you can still "get them all" even if you wait for a while. After all, the world can be frozen after leaving it.}
"Right, that brings me to another question, what about time? Am I just going to disappear from the "Main-world" for more than two years?"
{No, time will be slowed down drastically so not much time will pass in the main-world. Wait, that information isn't correct. It is better to say that the time in the SAO-world will flow much faster than the main-world}
"I'm guessing that slowing down or even stopping "earth" will be a lot more difficult than just speeding up the fime-flow of the SAO-world."
{SASUGA x 3}
Yami was already nearing the "village" that the demi-humans had built.
"Still… going there would mean that I would be gone from this world for more than two years even if only a short period of time went by over here… I should at least do the things I planned to do. I will be sent over once I gain one more level, so it could also happen if I was forced to kill someone or something and that being gives me enough EXP… At least it is a game-world in which I should be able to survive pretty easily, at least compared to other worlds like, well, Dragon Ball where the planet I arrived on could just get exploded by one of the OP people… I really hope that Dragon Ball is in a galaxy far far away from the main world."
While worrying about people who were just too strong Yami arrived back at the village of the demi-humans. The ones who saw that he was back greeted him respectfully and a few went closer to get head-pats. Of course Yami wouldn't let such an opportunity slide and caressed them to their and his heart's content. It seemed that they enjoyed his touch very much.
(Now is only the question, who will get "addicted" first? Me getting addicted to cuddling with them or them getting addicted to cuddling with me… Either way, it is a win-win situation!)
[The constellation "Furry-Heaven" is very pleased, 100 System-Points have been sponsored.]
[Current System Points: 30 400]
The wholesome session of stroking and petting took a while because other demi-human girls started to join in as well. Even Raphtalia did and Yami took his time caring for her, both of them were in pure bliss.
After that he went back to the outside world and slept for the rest of the night.
[STATUS - AFFECTION
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Raphtalia: In love (65)
"Demihumans": Reverence (55)
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As he went down the next day he found some unfamiliar yet familiar faces in the cafe.
"Oh, good morning Yami."
Yoshimura greeted Yami with a wave of his hand and proceeded to serve the seated women and girl two coffee while a child happily sat besides the woman. Yami greeted him as well and looked at the "new" people.
"Good morning Yoshimura and?"
"Oh, these are the other residents whom I told you about. The girl with purple-black hair is Touka, she is a waitress here. The girl is Hinami and the woman is her mother, Ryoko. They are also living here to stay safe. After Ryoko here was attacked we decided that it would be for the best if they could live here, especially since her husband is already dead…"
Yami nodded and gave the hint of a bow. It was only as a show of courtesy and not as lowering himself. That was something that Yami liked to do, but he always made sure to just make it look good while not lowering his head too much.
"My name is Yami. Yoshimura was kind enough to let me work here as a waiter after certain circumstances and he is also acting as my guardian. I hope we can all get along."
Touka nodded at him.
"Yes, let's get along."
Ryoko just slightly smiled. Her daughter on the other hand ran over to Yami as if he was a long-lost big brother.
"Big brother Yami, let's do something together to get to know each other."
Yami was a bit taken aback by how happy she looked.
(Wasn't she a shy and reclusive girl? The fact that her mother is still alive is probably the reason why she can be so happy right now. She now definitely has a better fate than in the anime. She is really cute right now. System, can I give her some sweets or something?)
{Well, as you know Ghoul's have a problem with eating anything that isn't human-meat, but the good news is that you can bypass this fact by either buying food from the system, making it in Paradise or just changing their bodies itself inside your own Soul-World, but you need to be stronger to be able to do that.}
Hearing this information Yami was very happy. However the most important thing was the cute little brown-haired girl that was standing in front of him.
"Can you wait for a moment, I will get something from my room."
They didn't understand what he wanted to get but just waited for Yami to come back.
(System, what sweets can you sell me that I can give to Hinami-chan?)
{I think there is indeed something fitting for this situation.}
[Loli-pop - Cost: 200 System Points
+ 5 Affection after giving it to a Loli
Can only be given once]
"Seriously? Well, whatever. It will taste good right? If yes, get it for me please."
[Item received: Loli-pop. 200 System Points have been spent.]
[Current System Points 30 200]
It looked just like a normal pink Loli-pop. Yami went back and under the strange gazes of the other ghouls he gave it to Hinami.
"Oh, thank you?"
Hinami thought that Yami didn't know that she couldn't eat sweets but she also didn't want to reject his show of kindness so she decided to just eat it even if it would make her feel terrible.
However, as she put it in her mouth it actually tasted great! All she could eat was human-meat so after all this time something as normal as a lollipop tasted like the most sacred of all foods.
"How is this possible? It actually tastes really good!"
Not just her, everyone besides Yami was stunned at her words. Yami decided to just act because he knew that this could become very troublesome.
"Oh, so you can indeed taste it. Yoshimura, why did you say that Ghouls can only eat human meat and that everything tastes terrible if I and Hinami-chan can eat normal food without puking?"
Now everyone was even more bewildered.
"How? Yami, explain! We ghouls really can't eat anything else so please tell us what's going on, if we could find another food-source we could finally live in peace!!"
"Well, after you explained about the ghouls I wanted to test it and ate something. However, it tasted normal, so I tried it with other things and nothing had tasted worse than before. And Hinami over here can obviously also eat something."
"Is there anything special with the food you ate and the lollipop you gave Hinami?!"
"Well, they were all prepared by me? Otherwise I can't think about other things."
Actually, those words wouldn't make sense, how could Yami have made a lollipop? However, they just witnessed something that could change the ghouls' very lives so they didn't even notice it. He would have come up with something more logical, but he wanted to cement the fact that he was the only one who could make edible food for them.
"We could try it, right? Do you have something where I can cook something?"
"There is a stove, although I never used it of course."
Yami nodded and went into a room in the back that looked like a kitchen. The moment the others couldn't see him anymore he teleported to Paradise and created everything necessary.
He could cook very very well because he had done so for Tsunade. There was the saying that to conquer a heart you first have to conquer the stomach and so he practiced and practiced. His goal was the level of food-gasm. Had he reached it? Yes.
He made a normal steak. After they had only eaten human-meat it would probably be better to give them different meat first and not something completely different. He didn't know how their bodies would react.
- - -
"I'm finished."
Yami placed four plates with great looking and smelling steak in front of each of the ghouls.
"Th- this, this tastes DELICIOUS!!!"
Seeing the woman get food-gasms cemented the notion, that learning cooking was one of the best investments he had made ,in his mind. Of course, he didn't feel that way towards Hinami, she was still a child after all. And we are not ever going to mention Yoshimura.
"Okay, it seems that you, and probably ghouls in general, can eat normal food if it was prepared by me… I don't know why that is, but it is a very good thing, isn't it?"
"Good thing is an understatement! With your help we won't have to eat human meat anymore and can finally just live a normal life! Please help us!"
Touka was the first one to recover. She practically begged him to make food for them. Not only was it the first time that she could eat normal food, it tasted more delicious than anything she had dreamed about all those years of only eating human meat.
"Since I'm an employee here and I already like you, I don't mind cooking for you all. Instead of making coffee I could just make food right? The only thing I want is that nobody disturbs while cooking, I need to concentrate hard to make it taste good."
They all just nodded, still affected by the lingering heavenly after-taste.
Now, through the food Yami would be able to get closer to the ghouls, make them feel indebted to him and also become reliant on him because of their stomachs.
After a while Yoshimura seemed to have finally recalled something.
"Right, Yami, I finished all the necessary documents. You can go to the school tomorrow. However, one of the principals wanted to first have a little talk with you before accepting you into the school."
At those words Yami immediately shifted his attention back to Yoshimura.
"What was the name of the principal?"
"If I recall correctly he was called Gakuho Asano."