Scáthach

Shin had washed and tucked in each of his wife, kissing them goodnight. He felt happy seeing his wives smiling faces as they drifted into their own dreams. He could still remember that moment when they decided to step up their relationship with him. He can only anticipate what will happen in the future together with them. They're now almost immortal due to the perks of his system, and remembering that, he further resolve himself in making this happiness to go on forever. He knew that it was a wishful thinking, but as a man and a husband to his girls, he would do anything to keep them safe and happy. And for that to happen, he would unparalleled, unrivaled and dominating strength. He would even become the demon king, the devil that will shake ever world and a terrifying being to anyone that will cross his goal. For this, he would now start his real training.

His first agenda is familiarizing himself with the core of his abilities, the System.

"Yggdrasil, it's time to improve myself and I will need your help with this.." (Shin)

"Heeeehh~, I would not think that your wives would give you this much resolution to become strong. It's been awhile since you became serious like this, when was it? It was when you were a child, but you gradually lost that drive as you became older with no challenger at all." (Yggdrasil)

"(sigh) I remember.. it was a downtime for me too.. But! this time is different! Not just a challenge, I now have responsibilities, to my wives and to Megumi and my sisters that are still missing!" (Shin)

"Right! Don't worry Shin, I did promised that I'll be with you till the end!" (Yggdrasil)

"I'm counting on you, so tell me about the system. I had neglected them up until now." (Shin)

Yggdrasil explained the system that he currently have in detail. She also told Shin that he would be handling more in the future and will be even possible in combining them similar to upgrade. As to his current ones:

GACHA system. It is the most simple system, where it's purpose is the most straightforward. Shin had already used this system to the fullest, which had provided him useful items, and even a beautiful wife. Even though it's simple, it's really helpful. Yggdrasil said "Everything is possible with this simple system~".

ARCANUM. It is similar to the "Highschool DxD" peerage system, but way better. For one, the power of each tarot card surpasses the chess piece of the devil's chess pieces. Even the lowest (Ten of Pentacles, Wand, Sword and Cup) is already equal to the chess piece Knight, so you could imagine how powerful the main Tarot will be. Similar to the chess pieces, integrating one would change the person, but instead of a devil, Shin set it to a dragon, which is more versatile than a devil and less weaknesses. It makes one stronger, faster, tougher, magic proficient, adaptable to different environment, and attune to elemental affinities. Aside from those, the majesty of a dragon's lineage applies as well. Long life, dragon breath, dragon scales, dragon claw and horn, dragon wings, dragon eyes, heck, most part of a dragon is a weapon in itself, that's why Shin chose this species as the base instead of a devil. Once a holder is powerful enough, similar to the owner, they can create a "Legion" which will be similar to soldiers or personal group of the powerful holder. They could provide perks, but on a weakened state. Then lastly, the owner's "Dominion" to his peerage. Like what was explained before, there is a compulsion of "Never betray your lord". The compulsion will suggest loyalty to a peerage heart, and if a peerage has a powerful heart or resistance to the compulsion, the Lord would know of this, and could remove every perks the peerage received, lowering them back to a mortal.

FAMILIAR system. Similar to it's name and meaning, the owner would be able to convert or make a creature, and even a person into a familiar. This has levels as well. On lower level, the familiar would only serve as a companion, similar to a ghost. As the level goes higher, familiar would have physical body, and would be able to improve, help it's host and even fight. Familiar is also immortal, so as long as the host is alive, even if a familiar where to be destroyed, they could come back to life after some time. A familiar's ability will be derived to their original capability. A familiar will have "fairy mode" and "human/normal mode" as well. Once a familiar grows up to it's peak, they can be treated as real live being, even capable of giving birth.

EINHERJAR system. Similar to the ability of the battle maiden, the Valkyrie. The owner of the system could do Soul Resonance, and would be able to feel and hear the cries of the dead or dying, and teleport to the general area of the targeted soul. Once the soul is free of it's physical body, the owner can offer a second chance of life as an Einherjar as a warrior, or as a supporter. Once a soul agrees to a second life, they will be bound to the owner until owner release them to the afterlife. An Einherjar usually resides to the owner's soul, sleeping there until summoned, however, to Shin's case, his soul is very powerful, which is equivalent to another world. So an Einherjar could live in Shin's soul world as a a "Soul Resident". Once summoned, they would also be given flesh by the owner, and the body quality would depend on the owner's base stat at Level 1, however, owner can keep track of an Einherjar in a system like interface, and view their stats and level.

Lastly, the GOD's CRADLE. This is a unique system where it's primary meaning is being a "Haven". A safe place or location for the user to live, without fear. It's similar to a world, in it's own dimension, and fully equipped with weapon for attacking, and barrier for protection. The user can set God's Cradle to look what the owner wants. Fully customizable. It also has levels, so the higher the level, the more features and the bigger God's Cradle will be. It can also travel through dimensions and world when powerful enough.

After hearing all the available system's details, Shin contemplated on what to do.

"Yggdrasil, show me the levels each system reached." (Shin)

"Sure Shin, each of the system works to strengthen each other, including me, so the levels of each one went up a lot. Opening SYSTEM INTERFACE!" (Yggdrasil)

YGGDRASIL [Level: 5]

Rarity: Unknown

Level 1 - Assistant, Soul Storage, Soulscape

Level 2 - Quest, Store (Grocery Level)

Level 3 - Soulscape Management, Store (Grocery, Department Store Level)

Level 4 - Soul World (Can support life), Store (Mall Level)

Level 5 - Consumable Store, World Travel Mission/Raid

GACHA [Level: 24]

Rarity: Common

Level 24 - Better Price Up: +.024% (Rainbow), +.24% (Gold), +2.4% (Silver), +24% (Bronze)

ARCANUM [Level: 8]

Rarity: Rare

Level 1 - Peerage Creation, Peerage Communication, Peerage Tracking

Level 2 - Peerage Empowerment, Peerage Status Up

Level 3 - Peerage Teleportation (Owner can teleport to peerage location, and peerage can be teleported to owner)

Level 4 - Skill Sharing (both ways)

Level 5 - Peerage's Legion Creation

Level 6 - Tarot Effect

Level 7 - Lineage Upgrade

Level 8 - Skill Shared Duplication [1]

FAMILIAR [Level: 8]

Rarity: Rare

Level 1 - Companion (Ghost/Fairy type and cannot be touch), (Negated, if familiar is initially alive).

Level 2 - Support (Assistance Capability), Physical body for 15 minutes (can be used again after 24 hours), (Negated, if familiar is initially alive because they still have physical body).

Level 3 - Attack (Offensive Capability), Physical body for 30 minutes (Negated, if familiar is initially alive).

Level 4 - Empowerment and Stasis Mode, Familiar can change to original size, Physical body for 1 hour (Negated, if familiar is initially alive).

Level 5 - Familiar can create 1 clone with 25% power, Physical body for 2 hours (Negated, if familiar is initially alive).

Level 6 - Familiar is capable of using elemental abilities (Low), Clone at 50% of power, Physical body for 4 hours (Negated, if familiar is initially alive).

Level 7 - Life Sacrifice [2], Familiar is capable of using elemental abilities (Intermediate), Clone at 75% of power, Physical body for 8 hours (Negated, if familiar is initially alive).

Level 8 - -50% requirement of revival after life sacrifice, Familiar is capable of using elemental abilities (high), Clone at 100% of power, Physical body for 12 hours (Negated, if familiar is initially alive).

EINHERJAR [Level: 6]

Rarity: Rare

Level 1 - Soul Resonance, Soul Summon (Astral form only, materialization within 1m of owner)

Level 2 - Soul given flesh (can exist outside the owner's soul range for 15 minutes), +2m materialization range

Level 3 - Soul transcending (able to level up), 30 minutes of outside soul range, +4m materialization range

Level 4 - Soul Empowerment, 1 hour of outside soul range, +8m materialization range

Level 5 - Soul Skill Sharing, 2 hours of outside soul range, +16m materialization range

Level 6 - Soul Possession/haunting, 4 hours of outside soul range, +32m materialization range

Level 7 - Soul Sacrifice (similar to familiars penalty), 8 hours of outside soul range, +64m materialization range

Level 8 - -50% Soul Sacrifice penalty, 12 hours of outside soul range, +128m materialization range

GOD's CRADLE [Level: 6]

Rarity: Unique

Level 1 - Cosmetics & Effects

Level 2 - Shield

Level 3 - Cannons

Level 4 - Flight Mode

Level 5 - Sub Cradle (Armada Type)

Level 6 - Flight Hangar (+10 Slots), +5 Customizable Aerial Combat Ship, +2 Sub Cradle

"Hmmn, it's more diverse than I expect. With God's Cradle, I won't need a Ship anymore and it can even fly, cool!" (Shin)

"Right, but as of right now, you can only use the Familiar system, if you want t make any of the beast here as your familiar. Arcanum and Einherjar are for humans or humanoid beings and God's Cradle can be use after this training." (Yggdrasil)

"I guess I could only focus on personal training then.." (Shin)

"I suggest you use the remaining items in your inventory. Some of the items are monsters (Pokemon and Digimon) and you can summon another servant or two. Then, you can have them join the training." (Yggdrasil)

"You got a point there. Scheherazade had stabilize to this life and no longer bound to her past."

"Duh! After that much sex, it will be a miracle if she have anyone aside from you in her mind." (Yggdrasil)

"(cough) So what, if my wife wanted to fell loved, I will give them as much love they want. hmph!" (Shin)

"Eheh~ Thats why there's no problem in summoning another servant!" (Yggdrasil)

"Fine, then I'll listen to you. We'll see what happens.." (Shin)

Shin prepared at once and went to the top most floor where the training ground is located. It encompass the whole of upper most part of the Capsule House, where training tools are located, but mostly bear and had the toughest structure of the building.

Right in the middle of the floor, Shin prepared to summon his second servant.

"Yggdrasil, let's begin.." (Shin)

"Summoning Shin's servant from Fate series.... initializing summoning circle..!" (Yggdrasil)

Similar to before when Scheherazade was summoned, the summoning circle has a pentagram in the middle, with runes on each section. The difference is, when Scheherazade was summoned, the color of the light coming out of the pentagram is pink which signifies summoning a Cavalry Class Caster, this time, it's blue, and from his knowledge, should summon a Knight Class Lancer.

Shin waited a few minutes, not removing his sight on the summoning circle. Some servants right after being summoned, has the guts to attack their summoner. Shin was prepared to incapacitate the servant if that's the case, else, he would shred the servant if it's beyond reasoning.

A few minutes later, a silhouette of a woman appeared in the middle of the summoning circle, and a moment more, the silhouette became more distinct, showing the summoned servant's features.

Shin first notice the servant's red eyes, staring at him. Although her eyes has similar color, it only has similarities. Shin's eyes can be compared to a beast or a demon, but the woman's eyes does not have contain killing or malicious intent, instead, it was a clear red you usually see on a noble woman.

Next is her long purple hair, and her full-body outfit that highlights her curvaceous body, with metallic shoulder pads. She also wore a mask, covering her nose and mouth, but even with it, she's an extremely beautiful woman.

On her right hand, she's holding what appear to be a blood red spear. The woman's facial reaction changed into a shock, and Shin heard a gasp escaping from the summoned servant. Right after the summoning circle disappeared, the woman also disappeared. Next thing, Shin heard a "clang!" sound, and him, being unable to breath..

[Scáthach Pov]

I awoke, feeling a tug deep within soul. This signify that I'm being summoned once more to the outside world.

While waiting for myself to be pulled from the throne, I was reminiscing my past, from when I began my journey, to the last summon and grail war. I sighed, even though I was sleeping the whole time, I kinda feel tired. Tired of the constant battle, my dream still unfulfilled, and it may never be.

I wonder, what will it be this time? Will my summoner be worthy? Is he or she, just like him who was a worthy genius, or just another thrash that I will be force to serve and fight for?

As I feel that the pull was getting stronger, back into the world of the living, the throne behind me suddenly disappeared! That was odd.. was it supposed to be like that? I remember clearly that the throne will forge and brand me the Rule of the game, but.. this time, there was nothing like that?

After the disappearance of the throne, it was replaced by a silhouette of a man. I could tell as the shape was more masculine. "He" was sitting calmly in front of me in a "seiza" style that I heard as a proper way of seating in the east. The figure began to be more distinct. The more his features become visible to my eyes, the more my heart beat faster. I started to become afraid, but with it was more of excitement, curiosity, longing and many more feelings that I forgot that I have. What's happening to me? Finally, the man's features became clear, and when my eyes landed to that of the man's eyes, it suddenly hit me, like a magnetic force so strong, that I even gasp for breath. The man's eyes were mesmerizing and oh so beautiful. There was no fear in it, no hate, or wickedness. It only contain something that should not have been there when looking at a total stranger like me. I wanted to turn around and see if there's another servant that was summoned behind me, but deep inside.. I knew, that look was only for me. I couldn't help myself. My hand that was grasping my noble phantasm suddenly let go of it, and my body finally was unable to bear this feeling, and rushed to the man. I hope he does not mind and think that I'm attacking him, but I..

When my arms wrapped around his head, embracing him, all the anxiety, loss and hopelessness disappeared. There was only that of satisfaction. The moment pass by, a second, few seconds, several seconds, a minute, then I felt something nibbling my chest. It was so ticklish that I giggled, but as the nibbling continues, I started to feel feverish, when suddenly, a hand was groping my ass. I suddenly let go and back away, but the feeling of satisfaction disappeared, and loneliness creep in. I wanted to rush back in that embrace, but the man in question dodged all my attempts. I was surprised! I know myself most, and there was not many that can move as fast as me or dodge my attempt. I sped up but so was the man! Why!? I just want to feel it again. I promise I won't back down, you can grope my ass as much as you want!

"(cough) Lady! Would you mind calming down, and what do you mean, 'grope you as much as you want'?? I was only trying to escape from your 'hold'!" (Shin)

"Why? I don't mean you harm, I just-" (Scáthach)

"It isn't any harm, but your killing me! Your huge br- (cough) your bountiful chest is suffocating me. I couldn't breath at all!!" (Shin)

"Eh? Eehhhhh? I.. I'm so sorry!!! I did not mean to!? I just can't help myself to.. mouuu! This! This breast of mine, they should't be this big, because of it, I couldn't!" (Scáthach)

"Stop sttooppp!! Don't grope them in front of mee that hard!! They might tear off your chest!" (Shin)

"NO!! Because of this, you won't let me embrace you! I want to feel it again, that moment, but this breast!" (Scáthach)

"I said STOP! I'll give you as much hug as you want Ok? Your breast is wonderful! It's not the size or your chest that I dodged your attempt for an embrace..!" (Shin)

"The-then! Is...it because of me? Was I too forceful?? Nooooo!!!" (Scáthach)

"Stop! (sigh)" (Shin)

I as was berating myself, the man disappeared. Due to my panic, I failed to locate him. My loneliness was creeping in more and more, as my mind, it was running the whole thing of not finding him again, and disappearing from my life. I was so happy a moment ago. It's like I found my soulmate but now!

As my panic creeping in me more and more, turning into dread, as fast as it came, it disappeared so suddenly.. A pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist, and my face was buried deep within an equally warm and broad chest. The feeling I got before was back, and it was so intense! I.. I felt... I was home~

[End of Pov]

The lady immediately calmed down, as soon as Shin gave her a warm embrace. Now, the lady was meek as a mice, and just had her eyes close, happily savoring the peaceful moment.

Shin was talking with Yggdrasil at that moment, about the new summoned servant.

"Yggdrasil, isn't she the female warrior-queen from Celtic Mythology's Ulster Cycle?" (Shin)

"Yes, base on what you know of, she's the queen and gatekeeper of the foreign territory/haunted ground called the "Land of Shadows", Scáthach." (Yggdrasil)

"And why is she like this, being a moe?" (Shin)

"Remember Shin, the servants that we've summoned have been taken out of their original cycle. Aside from being reborn and have a new body, they have been freed, and the "Rule" was not applied on their soul, so their desires, and feelings are not restrained any longer." (Yggdrasil)

"I see, so this version of Scáthach, she's longing for warmth. It's far in contrast from her Queen and adult attitude from the stories and series.." (Shin)

"No, she should still be the same. What you're seeing is her personal desire, which she only shows to the "one" that was closes to her heart. Be happy Shin, she's a potential wife, fufufufun~" (Yggdrasil)

"(sigh) I don't mind, as long as she agrees. I like her personality in the series, just that desire of being killed by her closes.. (sigh)" (Shin)

Shin looked at Scáthach and sighed again. By the looks of it, it seems she did not mind staying like this for as long as they could, however, Shin still have too much to do. He caress Scáthach's face, tracing the contour of her closed eyes, down to her nose, and to her lips. Shes truly a beautiful lady. Shin wanted to confirm if her Queen personality was still there. So he called out to her, "miss Scáthach. Can you hear me?"

Like a surprised cat, she jolted, and suddenly opened her eyes. Then stared at the devilish eyes she got mesmerized just awhile ago. Recognition can be seen within her red eyes, she smiled, and raised her hands to caress Shin's face, and memorizing it as much as she could. Then with a slight movement, she wrapped her hands at Shin's neck, and Scáthach gave Shin a very passionate kiss. Shin got surprised, but immediately accepted the kiss, after learning how soft her lips are. Scáthach kiss was that of a first timer. She was trying to adjust hers trying to deepen it. Realizing this, Shin took the initiative and suck on her luscious and succulent red lips. This surprised Scáthach, which released a muffled moan, and copied how Shin had done it, until that simple kiss deepen, when Shin's tongue invaded her mouth. Scáthach moaned again, enjoying the kiss, delighted of how great it felt. She copied Shin again, and at that moment, their mouth was greedily sucking each others, and their tongue got entwined much deeper. After some time, both separated, with Scáthach gasping for breath, but in her eyes, wanted more. A string of saliva could be seen between their lips. Her face was already beet red, but with her personality, she would not hide it at all.

Scáthach sighed, at how different she's acting. She was currently feeling like a young maiden, loving for the first time. But in truth, on all her incarnation as a servant, and past life, this was indeed her first time to truly released her inner maiden self, and fall without restriction.

"(sigh) I'm so sorry.. I just, couldn't restrain myself. It's not often that I left myself follow my instinct, and in this case, the instinct of my heart." (Scáthach)

"Well, it is not wrong sometimes to follow it through. Instinct of the heart goes deeper." (Shin)

"Fufu~ I'm glad that you're the one that summoned me.. ummm??? Uh.. I'm so sorrryyy, I did not even know your name and I'm being like this!" (Scáthach)

"Hahah.. alright, it's not fair that I only knew your name.. I'm Shin.." (Scáthach)

"Shin..... it's nice to finally meet my soulmate!" (Scáthach)

"Soulmate, why do you say so? And aren't you curious as to how I know your tightly guarded name?" (Shin)

"I would have given my name to you in a heartbeat, anything you want from me I will give you.." (Scáthach)

"(sigh) are you sure, I know how you're feeling right now, but.. aren't servants need to test their summoner?" (Shin)

"In my case, I always do, but in your case, you cheated so you pass~ fufun~" (Scáthach)

"Uh.. your trolling me aren't you." (Shin)

"Nope! I meant what I say.. besides.. I'm already giving you not only my trust, I'm giving you myself.. (blush)" (Scáthach)

"(sigh.. why do all the girls I encountered are throwing themselves to me.. am I that.. good?? I wonder) I can only say that I'm happy about how you feel, but I still want you to know something important.. then you're free to change your mind or hate me.." (Shin)

When Scáthach heard her beloved, she became serious, and listen intently. Shin told her about his wives. He explained that each of them occupy a part of his heart, not just a mere relationship or concubines. After hearing this, Scáthach just smiled.

"Your so silly. And here I thought you have done something terrible or you're only playing with me. I'm happy to hear that they're in your heart. That means that I can also have part of it.. right?" (Scáthach)

"Of course! Although we've only met, you've already carved a part in my heart. See! I'm easy to get~" (Shi)

"Idiot beloved, you're not allowed to choose a simple woman! I know there will be more, and I'm not worried that you won't distinguish the right from wrong, but still.. be careful. A lot of women are cunning." (Scáthach)

"Then you really don't have to worry. You see... " (Shin)

Shin told Scáthach about his ability to judge souls, so any malicious thoughts and intent is an open book to him. He told Scáthach that her soul was pure shades of melancholy which he happily said that it was changing to vibrant colors, due to her finding happiness. Shin explain to her the current situation that she's not part of the war or singularity any longer, not even part of the throne, which she were at first shock, then turn happy, as she could now do whatever she wants, and maybe have the change to have family with Shin and have a couple of babies. She could only scratch the back of his head at her antiques. She was now more carefree than her serious self in the series. They talk all though the night, about many things. Shin had also offered the Arcanum to Scáthach which she accepted wholly. He gave her "The Chariot", which amazed her of the effect, and also proved that she was now back to being a human, and Arcanum changed her again to part being a dragon. She also felt that she became closer and their bond stronger which elated him.

Shin then asked her about her dream which Scáthach confirmed, but because of the current situation, he learned that her true wish is to belong and to be loved, more than being killed. The only reason she had that dream, is partly, due to battle-lust as she had nothing else to do, and boredom and hopelessness to achieve her true dream at that time, especially when she became a divine being. Now, she's just happy that she could start over with her beloved.