Lona was kind enough to invite us inside her castle to stay the night there.
One problem though....
I looked at Tsukasa.
He was the Virgil of this version...
"Hey guys, She invited us inside." I said as they then entered following me.
I didn't mention the part where she wanted to get revenge on Virgil.
We made our way inside as Lona greeted us.
"Hello There, Musasi and his companions am i right?" It's Musashi you damn....
Welp no helping it...
We nodded as she had a smirk and then grabbed me.
"Follow me Musasi~ I'll show you where your room is." She said as I then looked at the other two
"Be careful Musashi..." Dante said as I nodded looking at her before following Lona.
------------- Haruki Pov -------------
"Hey Luna, Na-eun... Do you think the others are okay?" I asked as Na-eun replied enthusiastically.
"Yeah! I mean they got the greatest swordsman Musashi don't they? And mister Tsukasa and Sin are there too!" She said as I nodded.
She did have a point. He wasn't outmanned at the very least, He can protect himself as well.
Soon enough, I found the door leading to the next floor.
I opened it and I found someone...
Aros?
"Aros?" I asked as this time It appears Na-eun and Luna can see him which means he is literally here.
"Haruki, You need to be careful." He said as he looked at me dead serious.
"You know him Haruki?" Luna asked as I nodded.
"He's the reason I'm in this Hellhole." I said as I then awaited for him to speak.
"That's quite rude to say to the one person who has your back Haruki." He grabbed me and then teleported me to a mansion, There my attire... Wait why Am i wearing a dress?! why do i look- Eh?! My voice! Did Aros turn me to a girl?!
"Now that we're alone." He grabbed me by the hand and we began dancing..
We were in a Winter's ball?
This was all weird....
"Why am i.. a girl?" I asked as he replied.
"Well I had to hide you between the high-"
Before he continued I got snagged by someone.
I recognized her clearly...
"What are you doing here? Haruki Suou?" The voice.. the look...
It was none other than Finana.
my "Mother".
"I was brought here by Aros." I said as her eyes widened.
"Don't get close to that man. If anything you will just end up dead like all his other subjects." She said as I got curious.
"Other subjects?" I asked as She explained.
"That prick... He's the strongest Higher Being and yet he pretends he isn't." She said as my eyes widened.
He was the strongest...? what...?
"I-" She silenced me.
"Don't talk, Now look You need to get out of here." She quickly said as if in a Panic.
"Why?" I asked as she quickly replied.
"This ball is what's known as a Masquerade. can't you see? these higher beings are all wearing masks me included. and If Aros succeeded in what he wants to do.. I'm afraid today's your last day in this world Haruki." She said as my eyes widened.
"Wh-What? Last day?!" I said as she then replied.
"He plans on using you as his vessel to kill you and resurrect someone sealed deep inside you." She said as my eyes widened.
"And is the reason I'm a female because..." Before i continued she replied.
"Because he's going to resurrect his dead lover and you're the perfect catalyst." She said as I then felt the urge to puke.
"I feel sick..." I said as she then grabbed me by the hand.
"We need to get you out of here now." She then looked around.
"Remember Haruki, You can't die on me. You haven't shown me your story." She said as suddenly...
"I found you." Aros grabbed me and teleported me and him again.
"Finana!" I shouted as suddenly we were in what seemed to be a dark basement.
there was an altar in the middle.
many people surrounded the altar as he grabbed me.
"Let go!" i said as my now girl body was useless against him.
"No can do, You Haruki are mine now." He said as he then whispered.
"Musashi is a traitor." He then placed me there and restrained me.
I felt my mana begin to be sucked out from my body as I grew weak.
What was going to happen to me...?
I wondered what he meant by Musashi is a traitor...
But at the same time... I couldn't help but feel the need to get out.
I didn't belong to this party.
Finana.. Anyone... Help me....
"Now... i'll use you as a vessel to summon her! A higher being so great that she can be considered my equal!" He claimed as I began to ascend as I felt a wave of pain.
"You were always my vessel! Haruki! Now... Come forth as the reborn Queen of the endless night!" He laughed as I felt my consciousness slip but suddenly....
[ Abstracted has been used ]
------- end of Haruki Pov ----------
----- ??? Pov -------
"I have to say... Thank you! I devoured your queen." I said Laughing as I turned this body back to its original state of being a male.
"No more games." I said as I stared at Aros.
"You! What did you do to my queen!!" He shouted as I laughed.
[ A new higher being has been birthed! ] an announcement shocking everyone except me appears.
"Well hello there." I said as the system then spoke.
[ The Higher Being "The True Conqueror" Has begun his story! ]
"I came, I saw and of course... I conquered!" I exerted enough pressure to not let anyone move as I walked to Aros.
"Oh you really thought I'd let you get rid of me by putting a girl here? Hah if anything either she dies or Haruki and her Merge." I spoke as I grabbed Aros's chin.
"Pathetic." I said as I then began walking away.
These people were no match for me anyways.
If I were to be in a battle against them, I'd win 9 out of 10 times.
The 10th time It'd end in a draw.
I left the building and teleported one person to me, It was Finana.
"Speak." I said
as she then bowed as she talked.
"Dear Conqueror... Why now?" She asked as I replied.
"I won't let such an interesting vessel die." I said as I then walked away disappearing from her sight.
No one was useful to me.
That's what i thought until 'She' found me.
"So? Did you paint Aros as the bad guy my love~?" The gentle voice of Aon who looked at me smiling mischievously.
"You bet. and He played his part well." I said as I then smirked.
"Well, You did good... now everyone knows you're back darling!" She hugged me as I pushed her away and locked eyes with her.
"Not fully, I will give Haruki control after A few days, for now I'll relax in this body... Heh." I said as I walked with Aon towards the city.
------ end of POV ------------
Finally we're back to my point of view! Phew i felt like I'd be forgotten for another chapter...
When miss Lona showed me my room I was shocked since...
It was her room.
Don't misunderstand the situation though... because...
"You'll sleep there." She pointed at... Is that a dog house...?
"You're joking right?" I asked as she then nodded.
"Yeah I am joking. You'll sleep on that couch." She said as i then walked towards it.
"Seems comfy.. But what about the others?" I asked as she coldly replied.
"There's no need for them Musashi... I'll throw them in the dungeon.. As long as I have you... I'll get rid of them." She said as she grabbed me close to her.
Our faces almost touching.
She was too close...
"You're mine... Musashi." She said in a eerie tone that gave me the creeps.
Why am I trapped in such situations...?