Terror Infinity Side B

Chapter 42, HxH Greed Island Intermission

The next day after the Hunter X Hunter - Greed Island mission, Team Japan regrouped within the Terminal Lobby. It had become a routine of Team Japan to always meet up the next day under the glowing ball of light in the center that was called God. It was a time to discuss the previous mission, consider future plans, and most importantly what exchanges they would get to best prepare for the next mission... yet today there was an unexpected, or all too expect event.

Kisara: "Good morning dear husband. I've hoped that you slept well."

Shin: "...Yeah. I did. Thanks for asking."

Aqua: "..."

Hikari: "...Shin (HER EYES ARE DEAD!!!)... what is this?"

Shin: "...Why, why are you asking me?"

Hikari: "Who else am I supposed to ask, you unfaithful man!? Also, stop looking away!"

Shin knew that he was upsetting Hikari more with his actions, but he didn't know how to face her, or the reality before him. Just one minute ago, all the members of Team Japan except one had gathered under the ball of light with the purpose to discuss the next move.

Kisara was the last to arrive. It was strange since Kisara gave off the aura of a punctual young woman, yet what was more were her actions as she made her appearance. After polity greeting her fellow comrades Kisara turned to run into Shin arms (I held her without thinking about it) and began calling him husband. Shin only had half a clue as to what was going on with Kisara, yet his two comrades, but more importantly two girlfriends and wives to be were taken back to Kisara's sudden display of affection for Shin.

Hikari and Aqua knew Shin was not the kind of man just wanted to be with one woman, but this sudden development took them by surprise. With the exception of the first day of the last mission, when Shin had basically gone mad having discovered a beauty like Kisara who knew Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu, but since then they hadn't seen either one of them become all that close with the exception of training together a few times Shin and Kisara hardly interacted, and never alone.

Hikari: "Shin... so you were having an affair behind my back!"

Shin: "Wait, it isn't like that. Also, why did you think that I was?"

Hikari: "Obviously since you lost your mind after Kisara introduced herself. It was clear as day that you fell for her looks and sword techniques from Day 1! I thought it was strange that you didn't make a move on her during the mission, but the truth was that you were having an affair behind my back! I knew that you were a harem, gross, otaku, loser, bastard who grab any woman that you see and make her your own... but I thought you were more honorable then that. I thought that if you met someone new that you would at least introduce her to me and Aqua."

Aqua: "Why are you dragging me into this?"

Hikari: "But for you to sneak around and have an affair with Kisara without telling anyone... Shin, I misjudged you as a man!"

Shin: "Wait, wait, wait... this isn't the point, but you're up for the idea of more woman in our harem? Really, Hikari, you should have-"

- *SLAP*!

Shin went silent having then been slapped by Hikari with all of her strength (am I in danger of the BAD END!!?). Shin could see tears flowing down her eyes... but he couldn't tell if it was because she thought he really cheated on her, or if it was because all of his enhancements made slapping him the equivalent of striking a brick wall for Hikari... probably more of the latter. Neither knew what to say, and Aqua stood there as if it didn't concern her, so it was up to the main culprit behind today's drama and comedy, Kisara, to explain everything. Kisara explained that last night she spoke to Shin about a few thoughts and her own connection and tragic past with the Four Pillars. Afterwards, she confessed to Shin that she liked him (in a way I couldn't hope to understand) and he accepted her.

Kisara: "I've found myself drawn to Shin for some time and last night we promised to be together forever. I'm his sword and he's my master."

Aqua: "…Huh?"

Kisara: "You see, in my family there's a tradition that is passed down for us who train in the ways of the sword. We live our all to the sword, but a sword without purpose has no value, but we do not place much thought into military tactics or worldly affairs. If we have time to think up strategies to win wars, or of what we are fighting for is just or not, it's better to use that time to train with the sword to reach new heights. We are swords, but it is not we who decide who to cut down. That's why those of my family seek out a master who will guide us in life and if they are of the other sex then it's our utmost pleasure to serve them not just on the battlefield, but at home as well. The sword cuts down the master's enemies, masters create the environment to best hone the sword. My father did the same in his life time. He chose mother, a former gangster in her youth filled with justice! She led my father into helping the Japanese government deal with terrorist threats to the nation. She gave my father a place to showcase his ability, a purpose in life, the love of a woman, a place to call home, and a mother that will give birth their child and raise it with love. Ah, isn't it romantic!?"

Hikari: "...What a Manga like background. So wait. Shin agreed to let you be his sword, in other words to protect him and fight only for him. And since you a woman and he's a man, that means-"

Kisara: "Yes! We will be spending the rest of our lives together, side by side, through thick and thin. We are also healthy young adults of the opposite sex, so it's only natural for us to be together as man and woman. Husband and wife."

Aqua: "So Shin, how do feel about all of this? Not that it is any of my business."

Shin: "...It's sudden, but I'm not against it."

Shin didn't understand exactly how Kisara felt and what motivated her to take an interest in him, but hearing what she had to say filled in some blanks. From how Shin saw it, Kisara was raised in a household that valued the sword, tradition, and love were intertwined. Kisara at one time rebelled against her family, but not because she disliked the sword or her family. It was in fact the opposite.

Kisara was a maiden, a sword maiden who believed in love, and that love with a man and love of the sword were the same. Kisara loves Shin as a man, or at least cares for him greatly and respects him, and expresses that love with the example passed down her family. Offer up your body and sword to the person that you recognize. Girls in the modern age are told to get to know a lot of men first and find one that won't get in your way in life, but for Kisara, a man like Shin who can take care of her, recognize her talent with the sword, and desire her as a woman is her ideal man.

Shin: (So does that mean that Kisara is a weird girl, or that I'm actually popular with girls? Maybe both.)

That's the conclusion that Shin came to and he didn't seem to mind it that much, but Hikari did. Hikari came second in Shin's harem chronologically, so she somewhat accept Aqua, but she wouldn't so easily accept Kisara as Shin's third woman so easily. Hikari was never that supportive of the harem in the first place, so if it could be stopped at just two woman then Hikari at least wanted to try.

Hikari: "So... you really love Shin?"

Kisara: "Yes. Possibly from the day we first met, but I didn't realize it ‘til the day of the final battle. He's definitely the man I want to serve as a woman and swordsman."

Hikari: "But, but he basically has a harem in the makings! Knowing Shin it could still grow much larger. Are you really fine with sharing your man with other woman?"

Kisara: "I'm fine with it. There's been a few prominent woman in my family who entered into a polygamous relationship before. Strong swordsman were once desired by many lords of the past, but that didn't mean that their backgrounds were always good enough to enter nobility as a husband or wife. It wouldn't be that odd to join a harem since it doesn't matter if those not the wife were commoners. Additional, those of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu would have high status in a family since they can support their master and loved one both emotionally and in times of trouble."

Hikari: "So your ancestors did it, so it's fine? What kind of reason is that?"

Kisara: "I'm a swordsman of an ancient sword school. Tradition mean quite a bit to me as I'm my family’s last living member. I wish you wouldn't call it archaic or the like."

Hikari: "...Sorry."

And with that they saw Hikari fall in defeat. She loved Shin, but she didn't have that level of resolve to be a part of Shin's harem like Kisara. Aqua to the side who didn't want to acknowledge her relationship with Shin much less a harem, yet she also felt somewhat defeated when she looked at Kisara. There were complicated feeling in their hearts.

Kisara: "Please don't get down sister wife. I'm not trying to usurp your position as the second wife."

Hikari: "No, that's... wait who your sister wife!? Also, don't say second!"

The word second was a sensitive word for Hikari so she lashed out. Shin was happy to see this as he knew that Kisara was accepted by Hikari. It was then as Shin pondered on how to drag Aqua into the mix of this love comedy where he was the male lead when Kisara approached him with a look of worry in her eyes.

Kisara: "Shin."

Shin: "Yes."

Kisara: "...I don't mind in the slightest at all in joining your harem. I don't as I get along with both Aqua and Hikari. That's the truth... but I've heard that you also wish to bring Manga and Anime characters into the harem. That in itself isn't what I'm opposed to, but... there are amazing female warriors in fiction. That I couldn't hope to match any looks or the sword, so I was wondering if you were going to-"

Shin could see where Kisara was going and stopped her. He saw that what Kisara wasn't jealous of other girls getting close to him like Hikari did, but girls like similar to herself replacing her. Fictional characters who possessed otherworldly beauty and had sword skills above herself. Kisara took pride and comfort in her identify as a female swordsman, so other like her who were more beautiful and better swordsman made her feel insecure. Shin realizing this didn't find Kisara worries pointless.

Even a great female swordsman like Eris from Mushoku Tensei who joined the main characters harem felt confident in her place within the main character's harem because she knew after traveling down the path of a sword master and reaching Sword King status only she could stand by the main characters side in life threatening battles. The main character’s other women, his green and later white haired childhood friend and the blue haired magic teacher weren't weak and had their own talents and skills, but only Eris who pursued great strength knew she could enter any battle by the MC's side without slowing him down and could be counted on the most.

This level of trust between her love interest and owner of the title as his best partner in combat allowed Eris to accept the harem as her family wholeheartedly as she knew she had an absolute place by his side that no one could replace. Eris has this, but Kisara did not. Kisara could become incredibly powerful down the line with enhancements, but if Shin created a female swordsman from fiction and she possessed all of her talents and beauty from fiction that Kisara was afraid that she would be overshadowed.

Shin: "Don't worry, Kisara. You're the only female swordsman I need. Both in battle and in my heart. Your confession was sudden... but I couldn't hope to ask for a better swordsman than you by my side. Why would I create a woman swordsman when they would only be overshadowed by you? I'm not that cruel of a man. You're the only one for me... swordsman that is."

Kisara: "Shin... you didn't need that last part, but I'm happy all the same. I won't let you down."

Kisara then hugged Shin and he held her back tightly. It was a lovely scene... that served to piss off the females and make the men feel nonexistent in this love comedy.

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After the introduction of Shin's third heroine, Team Japan decided that it was time to get down to business and first on the agenda was discussing their points and rank rewards acquired during the Hunter X Hunter - Greed Island mission. Once this was down they could finally get down to business and start the next round of exchanges.

Shin was also curious about how many points they acquired during the last mission. He honestly didn't remember how many points that even he accumulated in the end. Shin was usually the most excited about his rewards as he could use them to power up to a higher level, to ultimately come closer to his ideal image of a Over Powered main character, but the dangers of the last few days of Greed Island and the death of his comrades occupied his mind and had not once thought about his rewards.

Shin: "But now I'm curious about my rewards. Speaking with Kisara also made me feel better. Now... let's see what how bright my future towards almightiness looks like!"

Shin stood up and closed his eyes to connect with God. Once inside the exchange system, he asked for his status, points, rewards, and current exchanges.

Shin -

Age: 17.

Mission's Survived: 4.

Exchange Points: 15,000 Points.

Rank Rewards: S=0, A=0, B=2, C=0, and D=0.

STATS

Intelligence - 237 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

Mental Capacity - 308 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

Cell Vitality - 685 [ +20%, +30% At Night ]

Reaction Speed - 691 [ +20%, +30% At Night ]

Muscle Density - 661 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

Immunization Strength - 768 [ +10%, +30% At Night ]

EXCHANGE CATEGORIES

1. Sci-fi Weapons -

● Close Range: None.

● Mid-Range: Robo Cop's Auto 9 Beretta Infinite Ammo Model.

● Long Range - None.

● Armor/Enhancement - None.

2. Magical Items -

● Tools: Na Ring×2, Holy Sword Switch.

● Equipment: Gravity Blade, Lesser Fenrir Coat.

● Consumable: None.

3. Support Items -

● Genetic Mutation Enhancement: S Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Mutation

● Whole Body Enhancements: Advance Level Ki.

● Skill/Techniques: Soul Crushing Strike, Instant Movement, Ki Blast, Ki Bullet, AP Bullet, Hollow Bullet, Far Bullet, Silver Dragon Scales, and Spirit Wave.

● General Goods: Binoculars×1, Medic Kit×2, Handgun×10, Communicator Phone, and Ration Kit.

● Other: Upgrade Certificate (2).

4. Entertainment - Computer.

Shin blinked absentmindedly for a few moments to recover from his shock. The others of Team Japan were in a similar state of awe when they learned of their points and reward after connecting with God, yet Kisara and Shin himself were feeling more excitement than most.

Shin: "Shit! Let me calm down and count again. My god, it’s really 15,000 points and 2 B rank rewards. 15,000 points and 2 B rank rewards! Where did they come from? Isn’t this too much?"

Shin had to ask God in Detail about how he accumulated so many points and rewards. After completing Hunter X Hunter - Greed Island, Shin had in total 15420 Points and 2B rank rewards.

◆ The Base Survival Reward 1000 Points for surviving the mission.

◆ The Team Battle rewarded 1000 Points.

◆ Shin personally collected 44 of the 100 Designated Pocket Cards, so he gained 440 points.

◆ Aqua defeating Bomber Genthru rewarded everyone in Team Japan 2000 Points and a D rank reward.

◆ Defeating Webber of Team Germany rewarded Shin 2000 Points and C rank reward.

◆ Defeating Team Germany's leader and unlocked member Abigail rewarded Shin 7000 Points and B rank reward.

◆ The death of every member of Team Germany before the mission ended reward Team Japan a C rank reward.

◆ On the Team Battle Score, Team Japan ended up with +1 point, so everyone was rewarded 2000 points.

◆ Then for the two spoilers, Shin was deducted 20 points for the two sentence spoken to Nickes at the start of the mission.

◆ Lastly, the repairs for the entire team after returning to God's cost 420 points. Shin's own repairs didn't cost more than 15 points as he had mostly recovered after devouring the flesh of Misaki and Abigail which increased his stats and healing ability, although the latter was only temporary. Shin had actually saw what was wrong with everyone so he didn't order for a full body repair, yet it was so expensive because Hikari, Jin, and Kisara had unlocked their constraints for the first time and had suffered the recoil.

Shin: "I also had two D rank rewards from the previous missions, so in total I left Greed Island with 15,000 points and two B rank rewards altogether. My personal best! Hahaha, is this real!?"

Hikari: "As always you come out so much more ahead of us, yet you didn't even acquire the most points and rank rewards this time around."

Shin: "Well, I can't always win out. Even as a protagonist I've never been one for plot armor that always allows me to live and make the most in battles. Still, feel free to praise me all you like, Hikari. You too Aqua and Kisara. Feel free to shout to the heaven how lucky you all out to have a man like-"

Hikari: "Baka."

Aqua: "Terminal Otakus should keep quite."

Shin: "...No love."

Kisara: "Ah, I'm proud that you've made so much. It's amazing!"

Shin: "..."

Shin didn't know what to say to that. Shin knew Kisara wasn't lying and so he was happy at her praise... yet it felt like false flattery since she made more points and rank rewards than him in the last mission. And she a Newbie at that. It was more than excellent and was probably the highest total any Newbie of God's Dimension to ever acquire. That was why Shin was happy for her and jealous at the same time.

Hikari: "Now forgetting about that guy for now. Moving on I made 7,600 Points and two C rank rewards. My personal best and it shouldn't be that much below our average."

Aqua: "I made 8,530 points, 1B and 1C rank reward. Not bad. I even exchanged for that limb regrowth injection for 1000 points."

Shuai: "8,000 points, 2C and 1D rank reward for me."

Connor: "9,020 points, 1B and 1D rank reward. The items from Drebin cost 1000 points, so there was that and ended up with 9,020 points."

Jin: "Amazing! We really made a fortune this time around. Hahaha! Ah, by the way I made 11,000 points, 1B, 1C, and 1D rank rewards by chance after making the exchange for the surface to air missile. I got really luck by killing that monster with the Hulk mutation. It was luck, but I'm glad."

Kisara: "I... ah, I acquired 18,500 points, 2B, 1C, and 1D rank reward. This is definitely too much, right?"

Shin: "Not at all. Of course it would end up like this when you find a Hidden Side Quest and defeat an Unlocked member of Team Germany... I'm a bit jealous, but I'm happy for you, Kisara. As expected of the peerless, kick ass, female swordsman of my dreams. This time around you’re definitely the star. Once you make your exchanges your power will rise to the top of Team Japan."

Every member of Team Japan acquired no small sum of points and rank rewards thanks to this last mission. It was too much to believe that all together they had close to 80,000 Points. It was mind bugging to them.

Aqua: "This is really insane. How could we have acquired all these points in just one mission?"

Jin: "Hahaha! We all shouldn't be too surprise with this outcome. Hunter X Hunter - Greed Island was a difficult enough mission when you start gathering all the Cards. Then there's the threat of Team Battles when negotiations fail and fight till one side is wiped out like with Team Germany. The greater the risk the greater the rewards as they say. It's a shame this team lost three fine comrades, but in exchange the survivors received a massive power up!"

Aqua: "Don't make it sound so nice Jin. Under normal circumstances we should have died against such a team. They had nine members with strong enhancements and a Psyche Force users more versatile than our Hikari. If not for the low number of Spell Cards to move great distance they would have been able to monitor our every action and attack as they please. They could brainwash those not enhanced, or lacking a strong willpower. They could of had information on our every move, every word we said, even our plans. They would at least not lose even if they were against a team stronger than us."

Hikari: "Then there was the chaos of the final battle. I hate to admit it, but without Jin's plan to wipe Team Germany by using all the Nen Users on Greed Island to Limeiro for one chaotic battle... we would have lost if we faced them head on."

Jin: "Hahaha! Gezz, you’re embarrassing me."

Hikari: "I'm thankful for your plans, not you Jin."

Jin: "Hahaha...”

Shuai: "Why are you still laughing?"

Shin: "Enough about him. Now, if we're looking back at that battle I'll have to compliment the makeup of Team Germany. As Jin would say they had a variety of classes and many of which complimented each other. The Earthbender and Fire Magician coming together to flood almost an entire city in magma was ingenious. Such a technique would probably cost a lot in the exchanges and would have killed anyone but me and Aqua. The Defensive Force Field and invisibility combination allowed the team to move together undetected like that one Nen User we encountered. I can't say they had the best team work, but when they did they were stronger than us."

Kisara: "How did they know to get such abilities? I actually looked through the exchanges for a bit and I got a headache. No human could sort through and know which powers work well together like that."

Hikari: "I suspect it's because Team Germany had the backing of the Four Pillars. With the absence of the Guide they had to organize extensively of all their information about God's Dimension. I doubt it's perfect, but all the other teams should be more well-informed than us. Well, I think our side won due to our individuality and daring tactics, but we just barely got by and lost the three important comrades. Even those of us who survived in the end where in no shape for another battle."

Everyone present agreed with Hikari's statement. They won the battle against Team Germany, but it was far from flawless. Not only did Team Japan lose three members and were forced to purge the Newbies, the surviving Players were on their last leg. Shin had pushed himself beyond his limits to defeat the Burst Linker Abigail, a Newbie like Kisara was forced to confront Dead Pool immortal Adam, and Jin was nearly crushed into paste by Klaus who possessed the Hulk Mutation. Only Connor came out of the final battle unharmed which is mainly due to fighting in a Trion Body, but he too pushed himself beyond his limits to suddenly develop a Trion Side Effect to snipe the enemy.

Jin: "We really were at a disadvantage. We were even recovering from the fights against Razor and the Bomber. We should have been in no condition to fight them like we did... but it was Connor who saved the day. His long distance sniping kept the enemy in check and his Side Effect to sense malicious intent allowed him to take out a lot of their members, including the important Psyche Force user and Healer. With the exception of Team Germany's leader who the insane Reaction Speed, Connor's held the absolute advantage!"

Connor: "That's normal. A military unit with a sniper and a unit without a sniper are as different as night and day. In a world without enhancements, long distance snipping and bombing are what win wars."

Kisara: “It as you say, but... only in the real world."

Connor: "..."

Connor of the modern warfare faction and Kisara of the ancient sword/martial arts faction glared at each other. Kisara obviously believed that the sword was the strongest weapon and Connor believed that the strongest weapons were guns. Neither were technically wrong in an environment like God's Dimension of endless possibilities... but this worthless conflict was giving me a headache.

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It was time to choose their new enhancements and weapons from the exchanges. Everyone present had the means to acquire great Whole Enhancements (Energy), Mutations (Race), skills, equipment, or anything else, but Shin and Kisara had an announcement that they wanted to share.

Shin then told everyone that he will be going to the real world for a while alongside Kisara. Their goal was to check up on their families, but only briefly. It wouldn't be for as long as the last time after the Btooom mission. Just a few days, a week at tops. It was by no means a vacation, but some of the others wanted to come as well since it could be dangerous and would love the chance to return to the real world, but Shin put his foot down as leader. Only Kisara and he had enough rank rewards and points to waste, and so he wouldn't allow the others to do the same.

Shin: "This really isn't a vacation. I have no intention of even meeting my own family. I've been considering telling the families of our deceased comrades that they have passed away. I want to make sure that they are taken care of so I plan on exchanging for money as well... but I'm still not sure if telling them that they had died is the best thing. It'll just make them sad, but it could also make sure that their families don't wait forever. I don't know what is best, so I have to check in on them. Kisara also wants to visit her home on last time, and since she has the points she is coming along."

Jin: "Hmm, sounds like a good plan. Ah, but don't worry about my family. They've sponged off enough of my hard won money from game tournaments. They'll have more than enough to live off if they haven't gambled it way."

Shin: "...Okay. So I definitely won't be visiting your scum parents Jin who can rival Hayate's trash parents. Now, if anyone here wants me to do anything more than just check in on your families let Kisara or I know before we leave. The two of us will go after we make our exchanges. Now people it's time to go over the exchanges and power up!

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