You all surpassed the Power Stones goal twice, so here are two extra chapters.
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Although Kaito hadn't killed anyone in this universe, Vilgax was an exception. He was a conqueror, a being who had slaughtered millions across the cosmos. As for why he was still alive and free, Kaito wasn't entirely sure. Maybe he always managed to escape, maybe in Ben 10's universe everyone was too forgiving, or perhaps it was some strange political matter, like when the Avengers can't do anything against Doctor Doom.
But Kaito didn't care about that. This time, he had decided to end it.
Even though he had only fallen a few meters from the tower where he had been before, the impact of his attack was strong enough to pierce Vilgax's armor. The blow sent him crashing to the ground, immobilizing him for a few seconds before he stood up spitting blood.
Vilgax wiped his mouth in disdain, his eyes full of hatred.
"Do you betray me? Do you think you'll survive after this?"
Kaito didn't react to his words. As he listened, he noticed Vilgax didn't seem to fear death. He must have had some way to survive, though Kaito didn't know what it was. Even so, he decided not to hold back.
He took from his system backpack the first item he had ever obtained in this world. The moment he held it, the Celestialsapiens had noticed, preventing him from collecting more items, but he didn't regret it. He had obtained the Sword of the Universe: Ascalon.
Created by Azmuth and capable of channeling the energy of the entire universe, it could destroy entire civilizations. After witnessing what it could do, Azmuth himself regretted forging it so deeply that he created the Omnitrix as an apology.
When Kaito gripped the sword, a visible silver armor covered his body as energy swirled around him.
"Today you die, Vilgax."
Vilgax observed him calmly, recognizing the sword's power.
"Since the day I began my journey, I have been ready for the moment it would end."
Kaito ignored his words. He didn't know what kind of method Vilgax might have to survive, but if that method could withstand the strike of a sword holding the power of an entire universe, then he was willing to let him go. If not, he would simply destroy him.
He approached and, using both hands, impaled Vilgax with Ascalon before the alien could even blink. The golden energy spread within Vilgax's body, destroying him from the inside. Vilgax didn't even have time to scream. Before the blade reached his heart, Kaito felt a shield trying to stop the sword, but it was useless. Ascalon broke through effortlessly, and the energy devoured even his soul.
The force of the strike exploded, creating a crater around them. The blast caught the attention of all the nearby Bens, who stopped their battle for a moment.
With his work done, Kaito had no intention of staying. Following his plan, he appeared behind Ben 10000 and, before he could react, grabbed his arm and took the Omnitrix.
Ben tried to counterattack with magic, but Kaito was already gone. In an instant, he appeared on top of Way Big's chest, the massive alien titan. He was so huge that Kaito could stand on the top of the Omnitrix as if it were a balcony.
He took out a small device Lala had given him, something like a strange chip, and placed it on the Omnitrix. Immediately, the watch began flashing red and reverted Way Big to his human form.
Negative Ben stared at his wrist, confused, only to realize the Omnitrix had vanished. Around him, lights of different colors flashed as each of the other Bens also returned to their human forms.
"What's happening?" asked Gwen, alarmed.
"No idea, but this doesn't look good," replied Ben 10000, equally lost.
"I think I know what's going on," said Ben Prime, drawing everyone's attention. He quickly explained what had happened when he met Kaito.
"So that guy is stealing our watches?" shouted Ben 23, clutching his Omnitrix tightly. "And how do you know he's going to give them back?"
"It's fine. If Paradox said we can trust him, then it must be true," answered Ben 10000, fully trusting the professor after so many years of experience with him.
"Well said," came a voice right behind them.
Kaito appeared without warning and, with a swift motion, took the watches from the remaining three.
"Ah!"
"My watch!"
"Wait!"
Kaito ignored them completely.
"Thanks for the cooperation," he said calmly as he stored the Omnitrixes in his inventory. "By the way, when you get your watches back, they'll have theirs too, so you should do something about that. I left them unconscious, but they won't stay that way forever."
"Can we at least know who you are?" asked Ben 1000, looking at him suspiciously.
"I'm Kaito, though many call me Lucifer. I'll receive a reward for each Omnitrix I deliver, and after that, they'll all be returned. There's nothing to worry about."
"So you're the reason behind that strange feeling I've been having…" said Ben 1000, surprising him.
"That was me, actually," interrupted Charmcaster, appearing right beside Kaito before he could reply.
"Charmcaster?" The four immediately went on guard.
She smiled playfully. "I guess we don't get along well in your universe."
"It's fine, she's not evil," said Kaito before the attacks could start. "She just has a… complicated personality."
Charmcaster looked at him with mock indignation. "I thought you liked my personality."
"I said your personality is bad, not that I don't like it," he replied with a half-smile. "Anyway, as you can see, there's nothing to fear. We'll be going now."
With that, Kaito lifted Charmcaster in his arms like a princess and disappeared with her, leaving behind a group of utterly confused Bens.
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Back in the Carnitrix universe, Kaito said goodbye to Gwen and Charmcaster as he prepared to leave.
"So you can't take me with you?" asked Charmcaster with a pout.
"It's not possible," Kaito replied.
"What if I hug you while you go?"
"It doesn't work like that."
"Let me try," she said with a mischievous smile.
Kaito sighed but gave in. He knew it wouldn't work, yet he couldn't refuse. Charmcaster stepped closer and hugged him tightly, pressing her body against his. Kaito tensed for a moment, feeling every curve.
"All right, I'm leaving…"
Before he could finish speaking, Charmcaster interrupted him with a kiss. At first it was soft, but it grew deeper until she began to use her tongue.
"That's enough," said Kaito, gently pulling her away. He knew that if he didn't, she wouldn't stop. Charmcaster stepped back, but not before biting his lip softly, leaving a faint trace of blood.
Then she looked at him and licked the blood from her lips.
"You're insane," he said, half amused, half frustrated.
"Crazy for you," she replied with a wink.
Kaito just sighed and turned to Gwen.
"Are you going to say goodbye the same way?"
"I'm fine, thanks," she said with a smile.
"All right. Say hi to Max for me."
"Bye bye, see you soon," said Lala cheerfully as she and Kaito vanished.
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On his throne, which had already become familiar, Kaito once again felt the familiar sensation of returning after more than a month away. Without letting nostalgia take over, he opened the system and checked his rewards.
[Congratulations, you have completed Floor 4 Mission: Omnitrix World]
[Completion rate exceeds 100%. Rank: SSS]
[Rewards:
• Guaranteed Survival Ticket
• Skill: Timeless
• Skill: Weak Point
• Territory Trait: Anti-Absolutes
• Character Summon Cards x3
• 10,000 Extraction Points]
[Additional rewards for optional mission completed]
At first, Kaito felt a bit disappointed, but after reading the descriptions, he realized they weren't bad at all.
The Guaranteed Survival Ticket was obvious. The Timeless skill made him immune to timeline alterations, while Weak Point allowed him to identify the exact vulnerabilities of any enemy. The Anti-Absolutes trait could be applied to constructions within his territory, preventing them from being destroyed by attacks that would normally annihilate everything instantly, leaving them with at least one point of durability.
And the summoning cards… those needed no explanation.
Considering that his luck had increased during the mission, it didn't surprise him that he had received them. What did surprise him was the number.
His disappointment vanished when he remembered the optional rewards. While the main ones weren't that flashy, the extras more than made up for it. Each Omnitrix he had collected granted him an item and a skill that completely changed the rules of the game.
It was as if the system was designed so that each Lord would have an Omnitrix, gaining a unique ultimate ability.
With more than ten in his possession, Kaito couldn't have been more satisfied.
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