"So, it would seem," Carlos answered with a smile.
From how he explained Rulers had their own share of penalties. {Store} in particular had the danger of forever getting lost in subspace. As for {Rewind} unless I use it correctly none of its abilities would be of use.
I grew quite pleased to know how much my girls helped the others. Even if you ignored the most obvious benefits. Learning that {Gather} and {Perceive} was the ones that lifted the constraints on {Store} made feel good.
To a degree, even the consequences of Robyn's Zenith constitution was being supported by {Eat}. It was a bunch of happy coincidences. Personally, I would not have been able to do anything. But because the girls all beca allies because of , we grew stronger.
Just then I felt my links co alive. I sohow noticed that when the girls and I where on different floors our links got weaker. The greater the distance the weaker it got. They should have only been less than five floors away, but it didn't feel that way.
The emotions and thoughts from our {Kindred} links were still there but turned into sothing like whispers. I could still hear them if I really focused, but they were different from the constant warmth I had grown used to.
'But I guess this is still better than when we went to the 30 floors. There it was like I didn't even have links to Bella, Aki, Jo and Robyn.'
[My Lord, the last of the Observers have been apprehended. Juno and Lady Jo have also set up a rudintary surveillance system using zombies, lizardkin and burner phones.]
Hearing Zombie, Lizardkin and phone in the sa sentence made no sense. But as my Darling was the one doing it, I didn't try to think too much about it.
'Thanks Exa, then they are on their way here?'
[Yes, my lord. They are. Together with them are the Awakened and the South Aricans recruited as part of Nerio's army.]
'Good. Then we can end this charade. And prepare for the next operation.'
"Oh? It seems they are on their way back," Carlos exclaid.
"About ti. Deploying champions away from you for days is fucking exhausting," his adjutant complained as he stretched.
As the need to stay inside the domain was gone. We all stood up and stretched. I returned the {Shelter} furniture back to my subspace along with the trash and leftovers. Both Herman and Carlos gasped in surprised understanding the implications.
Initially they must have believed my pulling out crap out of thin air was due to a soulgear or sothing. But now that they learned of the {Store} family, they would be able to connect the dots. As Lilly's {Kindred}, I was using her {fate}. The sa one they said was useless.
"Before we leave, I wanted to thank you two for the lesson. I really am grateful. In the future should I have questions I will co to you," I began. Ignoring their surprise.
"Think nothing of it my lord. I was concerned that you would have trouble understanding it all, but it seems that was a needless worry. Just for reference the material we went over was supposed to be discussed over the course of months."
"They did say the quickest way to learn a language was to find a lover who spoke it. My understanding might be more well-rounded as I have observed my girls long enough to be familiar with their classes."
"Limitless, at this point you are just using whatever reason you can find to support your philandering," Herman snapped.
Carlos raised his hand to silence him, "Herman, enough! I will not tolerate you disrespecting the marital affairs of my lord. Even you have a harem back ho do you not? Stop being childish! You are insulting the one whom you will ask to save your family!"
Hearing the sharp rebuke of the Inca Warrior I smiled a wide grin. Herman looked like he swallowed shit as he squird without being able to utter a single rebuttal.
"My lord. Please forgive my foolish brother. His pedigree makes him a bit blind to most thing. But I assure you he is grateful for all you have done for us. Him assisting in the lesson was his form of sincerity. Please do not think too badly of him."
It was kind of interesting seeing Carlos defend Herman and call him his brother. Carlos from what I learned of his faith was soone who grew up in poverty. In contrast Herman reeked of a privileged upbringing.
Yet despite their different backgrounds, multiple tis I saw that these two really considered each other brothers. They would jump to each other's defense and even support each other when the other was down.
Unknowingly, partly why I tolerated Herman's asinine comnts and pompous behavior was I knew he had character. There was sothing to be said about warrior who protected their allies rather than themselves. Such n were worth of respect.
"It is fine. He can insult all he wants. Just respect my harem and we will get along just fine."
"Thank you, my lord. We will rember."
I then stared to the swirling do of energy surrounding us. A Domain. By the ti I have one, I would be only a rank away from a Revenant. Despite that truth though, I felt a bit conflicted. Originally, I believed just becoming a Revenant would solve everything.
But now I know that even Revenants were not gods. The fact that Astrals existed proved that in the end all that mattered was strength. No one would give a crap even if you beca a Revenant if your world dies to Hellsgate.
With such dire thoughts filling my thoughts, I failed to notice that Carlos already deactivated his domain. What made aware was the loss of light and seeing the fact dimly lit night sky of Hellsgate.
"They are out! HELLSEND FORM UP!"
My soldiers all approached us gun trained on the two Specters beside us. It seed that Hellsend already established a periter around the domain we stayed in. Several vehicles were parked and there were even large canopy tents where a buffet was laid out.
"Smith, John. Are you alright?"
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Carlos and Herman acted as if the ones threatening them were children. Like when children raised toy guns and were screaming stuff at you. They were indifferent and looked annoyed but understood that acting harshly was out of the question.
I raised my hands as I chuckled, "Thank you Krishna, I am fine. Everyone, stand down. These two along with their army intend to join Hellsend. From this point on, they are guests. Treat them as such."
Like magic, my words caused every reaper to sheath their weapons. It was quite a sight, despite being only one man, I could end the night amicably or turn it into a blood bath. This was power. Power that could not be bought, begged or stolen.
'Shit, need to keep myself grounded. Exa, where are the girls?'
[They should be arriving any mont. Head to the marker I am showing in your vision, my lord.]
Like an AR interface as green arrow appeared in my vision. I followed it as I called out to the Specters awkwardly standing about.
"Carlos, Herman co with ," I beckoned.
The three of us walked towards the open space the Siren's designated as their return point. Interestingly enough, there were people all around the space. I saw Gareth and his defenders standing guard.
When he saw , he left his companions and jogged towards .
"My lord…It seems the battle has finished. Will these two gentlen be joining us?"
"Yeah, I will tell you about it later. More importantly, has this spot been designated as sothing?"
"Yes, my lord. Tildi has said this would be the spot the ladies will use to return. There was nothing said about when, so they assigned guard rotations. Seeing as you are here, then they will be returning soon?"
I nodded and grinned like a child. I began imagining Hellsend's reactions when Juno arrived. "Yeah, they are. Have everyone vacate the area."
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