Chapter 3:

[7:30AM]

The digital alarm clock just above Kinzo’s bed sounds off. In a half-sleeplike daze, Kinzo fumbles around in bed reaching for the snooze button. But instead of silencing the noise. He is greeted with one entirely new. Confused, He reaches out again and finds the same reaction.

“Soft..”(Kinzo)

{{Wait… Soft?}}(Kinzo)

Looking up in a hurry he finds his hand squeezing Akari’s chest as she is seated upright next to his bed. Realizing his mistake, Kinzo rolls towards the corner of the bed, back to the wall awaiting the warrior’s retaliation. A few seconds pass with silence, and his face grows more red with the prolonged eye contact. In contrast, her face which had been red was slowly clearing up.

“Good morning Kami-sama.” (Akari)

After greeting him, she performed a saikeirei bow; both hands upon the floor (conveys profound respect or regret.) Taken aback by the beautiful woman beside himself, he resists his otherworldly imagination; and proceeds to sit up to greet her as well.

“Good morning, Akari-san.”(Kinzo)

“Breakfast is ready, Kami-sama. Please get up and eat. I’m going to finish cleaning up.”(Akari)

Then she stands up leaving the bedroom. The young valkyrie that had arrived had a large change in personality overnight. So much so that it made Kinzo a little curious.

{{She’s up early.. I wonder how long she’s been waiting for me like this.}}(Kinzo)

A small crystalline tablet forms itself in front of Kinzo. Inside it displays a sped up version of last night’s apartment.

{{Hrm. So she woke up pretty quick after I fell asleep}}(Kinzo)

As he watched through the tablet, he couldn’t help but chuckle at her behavior. At first when she woke up, She immediately drew her sword and pointed it into a darkened empty kitchen. Then, proceededing to snoop around the apartment, amazed at all the gadgets; She turned on the shower head and surprised herself, attacking the shower curtain with her weapon. And after that; had several attempts at turning on and off the gas stove.

{{I’m going to have to fix that shower curtain aren’t I?}} (Kinzo)

After she had thoroughly investigated the other rooms, she kept peeking into the bedroom. Immediately shutting the door before she could get a glimpse. It seemed as if she was frightened, excited and confused all in the same moment. This continued on for about five minutes before she gave herself a little pep-talk, and gallantly marched in around [4:30 AM]. This was the first time she had allowed the light in the room, and as a result discovered the orb Kinzo had moved from the living room to bedside. Upon seeing the orb; her face grew pale. Looking at the orb, and to Kinzo; back and forth. She fled the room, with a loud smack as the door closed behind her.

{{I must have been really tired if I slept through that...}}(Kinzo)

After she had left the room, she began pacing back and forth in the living room in a panic for about thirty minutes. Her face changing from worry to excitement slowly as she relaxed herself. Coming to a stop mid-thought, her face filled itself with regret. Her wing feathers ruffled, as she rushed back into the bathroom. Frantic at what she had done, she picks up the severed pieces of the curtain, and helplessly tries to reattach them without success. In the end, she removed the entire curtain and had stashed it under the couch cushions. Removing her gear that had caused her trouble, she placed them on top of the couch as a safeguard.

In a reaction of disbelief Kinzo slaps himself flat on the face.

{{You can’t seriously think I won’t find that can you?}}(Kinzo)

After thinking for a moment, the recorded Akiri decides to raid the refrigerator and attempts to make breakfast.

“Kami-sama! Breakfast is getting cold!”(Akari called from the kitchen)

{{Oi, I guess I should see what she made.}}(Kinzo)

Standing up from bed; Kinzo looked at himself in the mirror for the first time in a long time. His face had grown angular and more handsome, without blemishes or freckles. His body seemed taller, more toned, and his hair more glossy. Since he’s been secluded to his apartment alone for the past month, he had not been as prepared in his appearance. But with the addition of more people in the apartment; It seemed like a prudent move to start cleaning up regularly.

{{huh?.. I don’t seem to stink at all. Do I not sweat?}}(Kinzo)

“Ah, but a bath would be nice.”(Kinzo)

Due to her well tuned hearing, Akari’s face in the kitchen begins to redden; Although she continues to set out the plates for breakfast. Thinking to himself; Kinzo takes a look at his room. The room itself is positioned in a functional manner; however the amount of litter and laundry on the floor was a spectacular sight. Kinzo took it upon himself to attempt to quickly clean up.

“Room Status Open”(Kinzo)

[Room Status] is an original variation of Item-box and menu abilities that he learned from the internet. Although when he first invented it, It was only to find his television remote. Kinzo opened up a large holographic screen which detailed all the items in the room, as well as displaying them in a birds-eye view grid. After examining the contents for a moment; He extends his hand outwards towards the room and spoke:

“Room AutoSort”(Kinzo)

Immediately after he spoke the objects in the room began to float and reposition themselves. The waste collected itself at the side of the room, his books filed themselves by alphabetical order, and even a washcloth began to shine, then rest itself under the universe’s heart (Name he decided on for the orb that contains the dimension.) After about thirty seconds, things had settled and he had turned his attention to the leftover waste. Looking back to his hologram, All the waste was now stacked together, At which point he pointed his finger at the screen; dragging the waste into a trash can Icon. Once completed, the waste had disappeared and he dusted his hands off in a job well done.

“That should be good enough. But I wonder why powers similar to games work better than what I can come up with.”(Kinzo)

With a swipe of dismissal using his hand, the menu had faded to nothing once more. Turning to the door, Kinzo exited the bedroom to greet Akari with an apron and oven mitts on. Although her usual behavior was that of a noble knight; she was displaying a face of a young naive housekeeper.

{{Yesterday, her wings seemed much larger; but I guess they were just all ruffled from the excitement.}}(Kinzo)

“Ooo, Looks good”(Kinzo said as he sat down at the kitchen table)

The meal she had prepared was a simple plate of eggs on toast, some freshly cut fruit and a cup of herbal tea. As Kinzo appraised the meal, her expression turned to nervousness.

{{I’m Impressed she could even make this.. It’s not like I keep a lot of food in my refrigerator when I can just create perfectly cooked food by magic.}}(Kinzo)

“Um, is there no coffee..? Tea is fine too but usually I have coffee when I wake up.”(Kinzo said holding the back of his head non-selauntly.)

Akaris face once again changed; this time from nervousness to horror. Her wings lowering in disappointment. Turning around in a fluster, as she inspects the kitchen for coffee grounds and equipment.

“No no, wait.. It’s alright, I’ll get it myself.”(Kinzo)

{{Looks like she is having a rough time… I better brew it the hard way so she doesn’t think that her efforts were useless}}(Kinzo)

Kinzo snaps his fingers, and a large handled mug hovers out from a kitchen cabinet and sits itself on a single cup coffee maker furthest left on the kitchen counter. Once it lands; the coffee maker proceeds to brew and pour a fresh cup. At the same time, sugar from the opposing countertop, and cream carton from the refrigerator float up and around Akari. Her eyes are amazed as she sees the spectacle in action; so much so that she follows them to in front of the coffee maker. Sugar flows from the container into the cup, as the liquid mixes on its own. Once everything was finished; the materials had returned themselves to their places and the cup was left sitting on the coffee maker.

“Could you hand that to me?”(Kinzo said while taking his second bite of breakfast)

Quickly nodding, without saying a word she brings it over to him and places it next to his dish. Then in a panic she is on the floor apologising for her transgressions.

“I must apologize immediately, I’m very sorry that I could not make a satisfactory meal for you Kami-sama… I’m not only appalled at myself for misjudging you and raising my hand at you, but I even left out your ‘Morning Coffee’...

What kind of useless Angel attacks her creator as soon as she meets him..?”(Akari while in Dogeza)

It was obvious that she was repenting, Although perhaps a little too much. Her body shook with terror; for her this was a matter of her existence and her life’s mission. Kinzo took one look at the pitiful girl, still confused at his part in all this; and adopted the role given to him.

“Valkyrie Akari, You have already been forgiven, raise your head and take a seat with me. There are many things I wish to ask of you in the near future.”(Kinzo awkwardly trying to sound noble)

In spite of Kinzo’s inexperienced tone; Akari quickly stood up tall and performed a salute followed by an extremely stiff posture when seated opposite from him. Noticing that she's still full of tension; Kinzo pushed farther with his roleplay.

“So Akari-san, I would like to know more about you, and the country you come from. I am often involved in many delicate matters so It is news to me that the angels have progressed as well as you claim.”(Kinzo)

Kinzo attempts to keep a convincing straight face as he bluffs for information. Although it proved unnecessary as she was forthcoming with anything he had asked.

“Well… I’m sure you know. But the reason why we angels have had such fulfilling lives is because Kami-sama allowed the angels to be the first mortal inhabitants of the new world?”(Akari looked at him with a confused face)

{{Wait a minute. Mortal?}}{Kinzo}

“Akari-san, May I ask how old you are?”(Kinzo)

A little shocked by the question her face warped to a embarrassed and upset expression.

“I may look old and unappealing! But I’m still only 136!”(Akari)

{{Holy hell 136!?? She’s Ancient. I wonder how long their race lives.}}(Kinzo)

Tutorial: Quick Tip Angels have extremely long life spans. Most angels can easily live up to a milenia, and some rival even forest elves who seem to possess eternal youth. As a result, angels age extremely slowly and can appear as a child for many decades. Most of which reach maturity after 100 years. This is often an issue when attempting to produce new warriors. But also as a result forces them to hone their skills to an absurd degree.

The lifespan on an angel is often contributive to the divine connection to their Lord.

{{So. 136 is like saying shes only a little bit past 19 in angel terms, despite looking around 22, huh? Their genes must be incredible.}}(Kinzo)

“You seem quite well put together, Akari-san. I see no problem with how you look”(Kinzo)

“Exactly!”(Akari said full of agreement)

“All the girls at school seem to think that looking young is the most important thing in the world. Like you can’t be a loved as an angel unless you are tiny, weak and cute.”(Akari with a fury in her eyes leaning over the table)

{{Ahhhh, I think I see where this is going. The younger someone looks as an angel; means the longer they will live, and that is desirable. Considering the large gap between age limits within a single race, of course you’d want a partner who lives a long as possible…. Soo... Angels are loli lovers!?!?}}(Kinzo)

{{But still; 136… And still in school… }}(Kinzo feels relieved in comparison)

“Hmmm, But I think you’re also cute Akari-san”(Kinzo replied airheadedly)

{{“Cu… Cut… Cuteee?!?!}}(Akari)

Fidgeting, Akari takes the plate from Kinzo and begins to immediately clean it, regardless of if Kinzo was finished with. In a quick response Kinzo reaches out to grab it, but is too slow; leaving him in a frozen disappointed state.

{{uhh… I wasn’t finished with... that…. “Sighh” Oh well..}}(Kinzo)

“There were a few more things I wanted to ask you.”(Kinzo)

Holding his hand out over his coffee cup, he creates his favorite blend out of sight from Akari. Asking numerous questions, Kinzo got only honest answers.

Akari comes from the planet supposedly made by Kinzo without his knowing. She continued to explain the varying races that inhabited the world, as well as the bountiful land that was given to her ancestors. Gigantic open salt water oceans, dense forests, and the bustling community she had lived in. Since angels seem to have high affinity for spirit manipulation and intelligence, they often build many institutions for various fields of mastery. Each graduate attending a 20 year program.

“So what types of schools have you attended Akari?”(Kinzo)

“Um.. General Studies, Cooking, Housework, Advanced Flight, Life Magic, Swordsmanship, and right now I’m in the Valkyrie Corp University.” (Akari)

{{So… She has like 6 doctorates…? .... No wonder she was acting all cocky before.. But maybe this is common for angels.}}(Kinzo)

“Oh by the way Akari-san, remind me the name of your planet, country, and hometown?”(Kinzo snaps his fingers as he speaks)

The orb, from the bedroom, floats over in front of Kinzo. Placing his hands on either side he recites:

“Search, Planet, Country, City.”(Kinzo)

As he spoke a little holographic screen appeared above the orb, with three input slots for names, and a confirmation arrow.

“Um, I live on the planet Ielara, From within the Neutral Lands, in my hometown of Dalhurst.”(She responded inquisitively)

As she spoke, her words imprinted themselves onto the input screen. Then Kinzo confirmed the selection. Instantly, A clear picture came into view; a picture of a bustling town much larger than he had expected. In sheer amazement his jaw dropped and he blinked several times before conceding. The residents were only of angelic descent. It seems that they have a strong and strict military and are quite prejudice towards those of the other races, sheerly for their inability to avoid violence and hold honour. Angels were not Immortal, thus had to protect themselves appropriately; however most of their buildings in the heart of the city; were those of education facilities, at least 20 easily identifiable. Kinzo began to wonder if what Akari had said was true or not. Did he really make a world without completing the tutorial?

{{This is really strange.. I didn’t finish making the planet.. Yet here I can see an entire country of my followers?}}(Kinzo)

“Is there a Demon king?”(Kinzo asked nervously).

“Yes, She and the Human kings seem to enjoy to fight each other, But that isn’t much of a problem in Dalhurst. Since there are so many well trained soldiers they don’t often attack. Also being located in the Neutral lands doesn’t hurt.”(Akari)

{{She..?}}(Kinzo wondered)

“Is there something special about the neutral lands?”(Kinzo)

“It is simply the region of land that Kinzo-sama had bestowed upon us when we first descended, thus is considered a holy land by most races.”(Akari said with a look of self satisfaction)

{{Hmmmm I wish I could save this, It looks pretty darn amazing being able to view the city like this.}}(Kinzo)

Tutorial: Set Waypoint? ({Yes}) : {No}

Surprised by the message, Kinzo set a waypoint for Dalhurst for later reference.

Tutorial: Dalhurst Waypoint Set

“And what of the religious views of those around the planet?”(Kinzo)

“Well, unlike the angels and elves who follow the teachings of the divine tree. Many races seem to only know of their direct creator. Each of the 7 gods have conjured a number of subspecies.”(Akari)

{{Wait a minute… Did she say 7 gods!? I thought I was the ruler of this realm... Did that old man lie?}}(Kinzo)

Akari continues on about the teachings of the divine tree. The trunk a metaphor for Kinzo, the ruler of creation, the large branches represent the 7 gods of Ielara, and the smaller branches the mortal races. Maya the goddess of the earth, Luna goddess of the moons and oceans, Krixos god of war and honour, Helena goddess of love, Uprasil god of magic, Muher god of chaos, and Idione goddess of order. She spoke of how each god had their own role to play, and it has been the responsibility of the others to keep each-other in-check thus far. In all honesty she revealed to having her doubts of Kinzo to begin with; due to his lack of public presence on the planet. Almost no religions worldwide, except the forest elves and the angels have heard of the divine tree, and thus most races worship the gods they best identify with.

Angels seem to be a race that was created by Idione goddess of order, and was placed upon the earth due to divine instruction to Idione herself. The same story goes for each god and their creations, although many of the mortal faiths now deny this fact. It was clear when he looked at Akari’s furious face that she was upset with the lack of credit Kinzo had received. Although to Kinzo; this was all news, so he was unphased by their wavering faith. It was at that moment looking at Akari’s dismay, that Kinzo had regained his motivation to get to Ielara.

When finished their extensive conversation; he enthusiastically empties his cup in a few gulps and stands up prepared to take on the world.

“It’s about time I make my appearance then, right?”(Kinzo said stretching his arms.)

Akari nodded a few times in quick succession, with a sense of awe in her eyes.

“But first, A bath!”(Kinzo said smiling and walking towards the bathroom.)

Her face quickly became that of a warrior, swiftly jumping in front of Kinzo as his hand grasps the washroom door. As the door behind her slowly creeps open she exclaims:

“I’m so sorry I forgot to tell you! I… I.. “(Akari said looking behind herself)

She turns her head to see the perfectly intact shower curtain hanging on the shower rod, that had been fixed earlier with the AutoSort magic. It seems that due to Kinzo’s proximity to the wall when cleaning earlier, he had also fixed the curtain in the process; unnoticed by the breakfast preparing Akari.

“Uh, you’re kind of close... Tell me what?”(Kinzo said cluelessly)

Pink in the face, flustered and confused at the situation she had put herself in; she stood there stunned for a moment. Upon which Kinzo had slipped behind her and closed the door behind himself.

{{So.. he knew the entire time..? ….}}(Akari)

Her face now even more red than before, she takes a seat back at the kitchen table watching her hometown from above.

“Fwaaahhh, This is what I’m talking about, It’s been so long since i’ve had a nice bath.”(Kinzo)

{{But a bathtub is a little small isn’t it? I really need a traditional style large bath in here.}}(Kinzo)

As he had that thought, the bathtub had increased significantly in size, porcelain replaced by treated wood, and a few shower fixtures had appeared with a subdivider from the earlier room.

Amazed at what he had done, Kinzo stands up in the tub in triumph! Although now with the bath’s increased size, the water level had also dropped to around his ankles. It had never occurred to Kinzo to try to expand his apartment. He had grown accustomed to its shape as a feeling of comfort. But now, he realized that he could in fact manipulate space itself.

“If I can manipulate space myself, doesn’t that mean I can make a portal?”(Kinzo said with a large smile on his face.)

Prior to meeting Akari, Kinzo had no location he could target, no name he could decide on for the planet he had cultivated; and he had let the 'univere’s heart' cooldown on its own overnight instead of forcibly. Unknown to Kinzo, this in fact sped up the time within the universe to a significant rate when compared to the space Kinzo resided in. A beginner's mistake for a creator, one similar to that responsible for the dark-ages on earth. Now that the planet Ielara had reached a point of self-identification, It would be simple for its creator to target it accurately with an incantation.

“Whats going on?!” (Akari bursts into the now expanded bathroom after the shifting walls.)

“Yo.” (Kinzo said standing there stunned by her entry.)

Strangely small clouds of mist hovered around his waist covering up his privates.

{{Perhaps this is another form of Divine protection?...}} (Kinzo)

At the sight or the half-naked glowing deity, she shrieked and left quickly.

“Please forgive me!”(Akari as she left the room slamming the door behind her.)

Kinzo sits down and proceeds to be embarrassed about what had happened for several minutes as he enjoyed the now increased water level.

“A portal huh? I guess I should try look up a few abilities online that are similar.” (Kinzo)

After Kinzo had gotten dressed; he returned to his room while Akari sat on the couch avoiding eye-contact. Surfing the web, he came across quite a few cool sounding transportation abilities. He had already familiarized himself with “Blink” a quick teleportation to wherever you can see. However this was the extent to his imagination at the time.

"Gate, Instant Transmission, Warping, Shadowstep, Reverse Summoning, Mirror Travel, and finally Wormholes."(Kinzo said inquisitively.)

Kinzo gives off a big sigh and leans back in his office chair.

{{I’m sure I can use all of them if I try; but they all seem to have slightly different effects. And a couple of them seem dangerous. I don’t want to rip open a wormhole or get stuck in a mirror dimension.}} (Kinzo)

Looking up at the ceiling, he remembered when Akari had appeared above him. After getting a bit flushed, he thought that perhaps he could pull some information from how she got here. But even if he could get to the planet; Would he ever be able to get back to the apartment? Contemplating the circumstances of his near future; he decided the best way for him to have some piece of mind.

“Set Region Home”(Kinzo)

Tutorial: Home Region Set

With the positive response; he somehow felt relieved.

“About time I try some of these abilities. But I wish I could bring the information along with me.”(Kinzo)

Immediately after his offhand remark, a small crystalline storage device, sized for his computer appeared in front of him. Amazed with his own abilities once more he gave a large grin and kissed the device, before attaching it to the computer. Soon enough, once connected the device had already started downloading all the information regarding fictional powers of earth.

“I really can do anything… can’t I…?”(Kinzo said with a kind if frightened look as the program completed its progress bar in an amazing rate.)

After the program had finished, the storage device had unplugged itself from the computer and hovered in the center of Kinzo’s vision. Then it morphed into a rather satisfying holographic display, reading:

Tutorial: Skills Menu Added

“…”(Kinzo realizing the amount of power at his fingertips, shutters for a moment at the image of himself becoming the ender of worlds.)

Following his solace, Akari had worked up the courage to check what Kinzo was up to alone in the bedroom, first knocking then entering.

*Knock, knock*

“Come in”(Kinzo)

Looking nervous after the earlier incident she tries to start some small talk.

“So what are you working on in here, Kami-sama?”(Akari)

“Hmmm, I’m trying to find a way for me to take you back to your hometown.”(Kinzo)

{{Me to take you back… to take you back… take you back…}}(Akari gets lost in her own delusions)

“Kami-sama! If I have upset you for screaming and running away earlier; I am truly sorry!”(She said bowing over to him.)

“No.. that’s not…”(Kinzo.)

“And next time! Next time… Next time I’ll wash your back like I’m supposed to.”(Akari declared her ears steaming in embarrassment)

{{My god, what are they teaching these angels in their schools!?}}(Kinzo)

Without much change in expression, due to a lack of knowledge; and his embarrassment. He just looks at her right in the eyes, and while dismissively waving his hand.

“No no, I don’t need anything like that from you”(Kinzo)

{{I don’t need anything like that from you…. I don't need that from your… don’t need you… }}(Akari’s Delusions continued.)

Not noticing her internal breakdown, Kinzo got up in an energetic manner and started to go through his new skills menu. After a short time he was able to pick out the ones he wanted and had them displayed via hologram.

Skills Search: “Long distance Travel”

Shadowstep:

Gives the user the ability to move between the shadows instantaneously

Restricted to 200 Meters Can only move when own shadow is pronounced or in the dark Can be used for abductions

Gate:

Gives the user the ability to produce a temporal gate to a destination of their choosing.

Destinations must be named waypoints previously set Also allows for destinations to people. Easily disrupted by magical barriers Does not affect Kinzo-sama Works across celestial planes.

Warp:

Gives the user the ability to warp themselves and those around to a destination of their choosing.

Destinations must be named waypoints previously set Can designate sub-areas within a region. Works across celestial planes Area of effect ability, up to 10 meters

Reverse Summon:

Gives the user the ability to return to their homeworld upon a forced summoning.

Destinations will change depending on the user Works across celestial planes Area of effect ability, up to 10 meters

Instant Transmission:

Gives the user the ability to teleport to a specific spirit energy pattern.

Destinations must be previously met people within sensing range. Range does not apply to Kinzo-sama Also teleports anyone who is in contact. Works across celestial planes.

{{So I have 3 real choices when getting down there, But first I should test this out. }}(Kinzo)

“Warp Home Kitchen!”(Kinzo spoke and a rather large magic circle appeared under them both.)

Akari, who had closed her eyes, opened them once more to the anticlimactic spell moving them only one room over. Astonished, she gave Kinzo a very puzzled look.

{{Well it had to happen, I needed to know if I can get back here.}}(Kinzo)

“All ready to go?”(Kinzo)

After looking herself over for a moment, she quickly grabs her sword and buckler attaching it to her waist. Looking up at Kinzo in a more serious manner she replied:

“Yes…. Kami-sama”(Akari giving up on her last hope of staying.)

“Gate: Dalhurst City”(Kinzo extended his arm outwards and a circular portal appeared, glossy with a mirror finish, but held the image of Dalhurst City.)

Akari silently bowed to Kinzo once more and jumped into the portal, face full of tears. This is when Kinzo realized something was wrong with her, and reached out. Leaping into the portal; He found himself midair, from the exact perspective as the orb. Immediately after leaving the portal, he began to fall several thousand feet towards the ground. In a state of sheer primal reaction, his limbs began to flail around, and he lost his composure; releasing an incredible scream as he fell.

“Kami-sama!?!”(Akari swoops in after hearing the distant scream)

Looking up at the daylit sky as he fell, Kinzo is caught by Akari who is still tearfilled. After landing she had quite the pathetic expression. In the middle of a public square, the surroundings were modern and pleasing to the eyes. A four way roundabout with a decorative fountain in the middle flowing with clean water.

“K.. Ka.. Kami-sama… I thought you didn’t need anyone like me”(Akari said whimpering)

Again confused and what she’s thinking Kinzo replies:

“What the hell are you talking about! You’re my angel right...? Akari! We were going to come here together.”(Kinzo said trying not to look embarrassed)

Moved by his words, Akari once again burst into tears; Which drew quite a large crowd. Rumors around Dalhurst City, quickly spread with the news that a high ranking valkyrie knight put to tears at the feet of a black haired man.

~~

[30 minutes later]

Once Akari had calmed down, and started to guide Kinzo around. After eating a few local dishes from food stalls they were roaming the streets window shopping. The main streets of the market district was bustling, it was clear to Kinzo that he was different from everyone else. They all gave him eyes full of surprise or disgust.

{{It would seem that Dalhurst City does not get many human looking travelers. Is it okay for me to be walking around like this?}}(Kinzo)

“Akari, do I look weird or something..? I keep getting stared at.”(Kinzo)

“Well you are kind of... exotic..? We don’t get many Human looking individuals; especially not with black hair and dark eyes.”(Akari)

“Is black hair uncommon?”(Kinzo)

“More like no one has! Every being who is born, has one of the 7 colors of the gods as a hair color. It is significant because it shows the various blessing that they have gained. And from which deity.”(Akari said in a scholarly tone)

~~

[7:18PM Dalhurst Time]

As they walked down the main street, they find themselves stopped by 3 large city guards.

“Who are you, You look offly suspicious”(The leader of the 3 guards declared to Kinzo)

“Me!?... I’m just a shut-in; who decided to finally go out for a stroll.”(Kinzo said stretching his limbs).

Akari looking shocked at his reply stares at Kinzo in silence. Her face grows a bit pale. Afraid, not of what the guards will do to Kinzo; But what Kinzo will do to the city guards.

“Bwaaahahaha, Just a shut-in! Huh!?” (The leader said; proding Kinzo with the hilt of his sword)

The other two guards laugh along with their leader until he stops them with a hand gesture. Then he gets his face really close to Kinzo’s and says:

“I’m sure you can tell, But your kind aren’t welcome here. But if you hand over your fancy looking belongings I’ll let you pass this time.”(Leader)

{{A city made of angels? I guess they aren’t as virtuous as I had hoped. If anything they are acting like stuck up nobles.}}(Kinzo)

Unphased by the guard’s threat, Kinzo stood silently glaring at him in the eye. Which deeply angered the leader; enough to have him draw his weapon and swing it diagonally at Kinzo. With a large metallic sounding clash, the guard had looked up to notice that his swing had been caught, by Akari’s buckler as she then drew her weapon, guarding Kinzo.

“What is this!? Do you want us to take you away too?”(Leader said in an aggravated tone)

“You won’t lay a hand on Kami-sama!”(Akari declared)

“Kami? What kind of freaky bed play is that!?”(Leader Guard)

“I can be your new Kami, darling”(Minion guard 1 says to Akari)

“No, She’ll pick me I’m sure of it”(Minion Guard 2 says to Minion Guard 1)

As the three settled their squabble over the girl, Akari’s legs seemed to quiver; Although she had extensive training, the enemies who stood in front of her, had many decades fighting common disputes on the streets. Kinzo places his hand on Akari’s shoulder, pulling her back. Understanding his intention, She quietly adopts a timid posture and walks behind Kinzo.

{{I guess it should be okay to scare them a tad.}}(Kinzo)

“Oi, You gonna start acting tough now? I’ll take you on” (Leader guard)

Remembering back to how Akari reacted to his divine showmanship at the apartment. Kinzo decided upon something similar. Holding his hand up, Light collects in Kinzo’s palm, As he closed his fist, the light extends into the length of a sword.

{{Light creation, Sword of Light! How do you like that!? Not like It can actually cut anything though, A mild sunburn at the worst.}}(Kinzo)

Pointing the sword at the leader’s neck, Kinzo gives him a very intimidating stare.

“It would be wise to know your opponent, You fool.”(Kinzo bluffs)

Upon seeing a magical sword for the first time, All 3 guards take a few steps back before running away into the masses.

“Watch your back stranger! we won’t forget this!”(The leader plead as he ran off)

Amazed by the glowing sword; many onlookers had gathered to witness the conflict. As soon as Kinzo realized, he dematerialized it, in hand. The bystanders all seemed to look at Kinzo with disbelief, and awe. A few of the elders who seemed to know of his identity, were the first to bow down in worship. Soon the entire crowd of at least 30 people had their heads bowed towards Kinzo and Akari.

Kinzo frightened by what this meant; grabbed Akari’s hand.

{{WARP HOME}}(Kinzo)

Following a bright light from the magic circle, they found themselves back in the apartment's bedroom.

“Phew, that was a close call”(Kinzo said while wiping his forehead)

“We’re back...?”(Akari asks)

Kinzo nods and lays down on the bed after dusting himself off.

“Yea I think I was a little too eager this time. I think I’m going to wait until tomorrow to head back”(Kinzo)

After the spectacle Akari understood the difficulty that faced Kinzo; so she agreed that it was already enough for today. She seemed somewhat relieved to be back in the apartment once again; after thinking she was cast out. The couch in the apartment’s living room unfolded into a bed; Kinzo prepared it for Akari with a few pillows and blankets. Each of them had a small snack before heading to sleep separately.

After they had left that day; it was rumoured throughout Dalhurst’s guard that a black haired demon had shown up. However across the commoners, A black haired god had descended in person. Also it was said that he produced a sword of light so large that it past the rooftops in the district, then he disappeared from plain sight. The rumors continued to spread, out of control; unknowingly to Kinzo.

“Kami-sama…”(Akari whispers)

Waking up from his sleepy state, Kinzo is startled to see Akari’s beautiful silhouette on top of him. Wings completely extended, her reflective blue eyes transfixed to his.

Chapter End.