Unmentioned Memories

"That Wardes guy is definitely evil, there's no doubt about it." Lillith states as soon as Wardes comes on screen, making Michael laugh.

"Oh yeah, he was an absolute cunt... Mind my language..."

"You met him?" Megumin asks.

Michael wets his lips, "Yeah, I ended up killing him too."

"Was this-..." Tiffania trails off, not wanting to mention his difficult circumstances with Lillith nearby.

"It was."

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"He fought an entire army for her... Huh, he isn't just a pervert harem protagonist then?" Saya comments as they watch Saito charge into the Albion army.

Michael shakes his head, "I'd bet it's fifty percent the influence of the runes and fifty percent him wanting to get laid..."

"Influence of the runes?" Megumin asks.

"Yeah, the original Void Mage, Brimir, designed them to imbue loyalty and subtly brainwash their familiars. I was also affected by it, but I think putting distance between me and Louise stopped it somewhat."

"Wait, so then my runes-"

"No, we made sure to remove that aspect when we summoned you." Tiffania states.

"Well, er, thanks?"

Saya snorts, "Like they needed anything other than food to tempt you, idiot."

"Oh yeah? Well your Anime self liked a guy with your exact same bra size!"

"Pfft!"

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"Look! It's you Tiff!" Megumin exclaims as she jabs a finger at the screen.

"I remember that dress." Michael grins lasciviously, "Showed just the right amount of skin."

"And how much is the 'right amount?'" Tiffania tilts her head and asks.

"As much as possible. Why else would I pick out those outfits for you." he says as he places a hand on her thigh.

...

"Gross! Bro! Don't do that when I'm near!" Lillith says mock-gagging.

"Erm, don't you feel weird watching your girlfriend flirt with this guy?" Megumin asks.

Michael shrugs, "That's not her, plus, I've painted Tiff my own colours, someone like him wouldn't be able to handle her now."

"Okay, first, gross. Second, what were you doing around that time Tiff?" Saya asks.

"Erm..." she trails off in thought, "I think I was already journeying with Michael when all of this would have happened... I'm honestly surprised this version of me survived up until now."

"Why's that?"

"Because she's too naive. She used mother's ring for a stranger and brought him home without any assurances he wouldn't hurt her..."

"You weren't as lucky as her then?" Megumin asks and Tiffania gives a slow nod.

"It was luck that allowed me to reach sixteen."

...

"Hey, since when could Derflinger use teleportation magic?" Saya breaks the momentary silence with a question.

"He could always do it, it's just that he needs to absorb enough magic for it, along with recall how to do it with his spotty memory." Michael explains.

"Wait, you have that sword?" Lillith blurts out.

"Of course, why would I miss the protagonist's best weapon?" he says while pulling Derflinger from his inventory. "I did make some upgrades..."

"Wow! It looks nothing like the one in the Anime!" Lillith exclaims as she looks it over.

"Heh, little miss, I'm made of God-Blood, Dragon Bones, and a God's Soul! Nothing else compares to the mighty Derflinger!" the sword shouts, taking in the praise along with some of Megumin's habits.

"Don't act like you actually did something, we're the ones who had to gather those materials to upgrade you, or did you forget shattering against a demon's magic?" Michael drawls.

"Eh, my old body was too weak for my magnificent self! At least now I've got the looks to go with my worth!"

"Right, well, this is my sister, Lillith. You'll be her pet for the time being."

"... You have a sister...?" the sword pauses, seemingly surveying the girl, "I prefer Komekko-chan."

"Heh, the Crimson Demons are victorious in all aspects!"

"You take that back! Lillith is much cuter than Komekko!"

"Nuh-uh! The sword said so!"

"Hahahaha!" Lillith laughs at their antics, prompting them all to smile and chuckle along with her.

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"I don't think I want to watch anymore." Tiffania tensely rests her hands on her knees as leans back into the couch, they'd just watched her Anime version be accepted by Henrietta as family. This had hit her pretty hard, especially with the girl's suicide looming over them all.

Michael nods, "Well, there is one last one... Skyrim... But we can do that tomorrow, it's late and I don't want to get carried away playing the game for hours on end."

They all nod at this, Megumin even yawning as if to emphasize the point.

"Our parents probably won't be back, like ever, so Saya and Megumin can share the guest room. Me and Tiff will sleep on my parent's bed..."

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"You're... Not going to 'break it in' are you?" Saya quietly asks.

Michael smiles innocently, "I promise you won't hear a thing."

"Meaning... Silencing spells?"

"Ye-ep."

Everyone shuffles off to their respective rooms while Michael goes to tuck in his sister, like he used to do in the past... She complained that she was too old for that now, but he ignored her and did so anyway...

With her restrained by the bedsheets as if held by the arms of gods, his eyes trace over her room, scanning over the toys, furniture, and decorations, until he spots a desk littered with drawings.

He looks at a couple after quietly making his way over, most were random, drawings of nature, the sky, buildings... There was even one of him as he'd looked before he'd gotten Truck'd...

"Hm?" he hums, lifting a freshly drawn one depicting a teenage girl on the verge of getting hit by what seemed to be a truck...

"Yeah, this comin' with me for now." he mutters, folding it and shoving it into his inventory to question Lillith in the morning.

With that, he leaves and heads to defile his parent's bed with Tiffania... They wouldn't mind, and even if they did... Who cared?