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Chapter 20 - Chapter 20 – The Strings Beneath the Surface

Gasper's POV

The air in Kuoh City always felt a little strange to me—like the world here ran slower, like it didn't know what truly lay beneath its surface.

We had been living in the human world for a few weeks now. Rias was adapting surprisingly well to her new dual role—student and heiress-in-training.

Sona, of course, was thriving. Her efficiency as the student council president had already transformed Kuoh Academy into something more than a prestigious school—it was now a testing ground for future devil politics.

But today wasn't about school. I stood by my bedroom window in the Gremory-owned mansion just outside the city limits when I sensed her.

Grayfia.

She stepped inside without knocking. Cool, composed, and graceful as always. But behind her crimson eyes, I saw it—concern.

"You're adapting well," she said, eyeing the books on summoning contracts I had spread across the table.

"I'm doing my best," I replied, maintaining my harmless smile.

She didn't sit. Instead, she leaned against the wall, arms crossed, studying me.

"There's something you should know," she said after a moment. "Sirzechs… has made a covert alliance."

I acted like I was intruiged, my eyes narrowed slightly. "With who?"

"Grigori and the Old Satan Faction."

That was huge but I already knew that. My system which is like the core of all the systems I give. It can provide me a comprehensive report my my reincarnators. So I already knew about her plan to make alliance using Sirzechs as the catalyst.

"They've kept it quiet. But Azazel has begun sharing his sacred gear research with our side. In exchange, Ajuka gave the fallen angels a version of the Evil Pieces."

So now the Grigori could reincarnate others into their ranks? Like devils did?

"Are you saying they can make peerages too?"

"Exactly. A faction war is unlikely," Grayfia murmured, "but everyone's preparing like one is inevitable."

I sat back in my chair, pretending to ponder.

And then I asked: "Is there… any way to extract or merge sacred gears from others?"

Her gaze sharpened. "Why would you need that? You already have a dormant gear."

"I do," I nodded. "But what if… I want to be prepared? For anyone in the peerage. In case something happens."

A half-truth. Enough to cast doubt without revealing anything.

She studied me carefully.

"You don't need extraction methods. What you need is a forced awakening ritual."

"But if you really want it…" She placed a small crystalline scroll on the table. "This holds a banned extraction rite. Extremely difficult. And dangerous. But effective."

Then she stood upright. "I've done what I came to do. I need to return to the capital soon."

"What for?"

"Heaven," she replied. "Or rather, diplomacy with them."

My eyebrow rose.

"They're desperate. Their numbers are low. Angels can't reproduce. If they try… they fall."

I understood the implication. "You're offering them the Evil Piece system?"

She nodded. "Only in theory. But it may be the only thing that can keep the factions balanced and united."

And only way to solidify themselves as one of the strongest supernatural pantheon.

It the least she has to do after all, she dreams of conquering the world.

Grayfia turned to leave.

But before she could use the teleportation magic I hugged her from behind and wishpered in her ears.

"I think I owe you a favour. Let me help you out ,You look very stressed. How about I give you a full body massage. "

I said to her boldly. I no longer acted like a shy virgin anymore. After all the fun I have had with my three girls, it's only natural that my personality changes a little bit.

Grayfia looks at me with dark hungry eyes and says,"Ohh how much I miss teasing the shy gasper".

"You are the reason I have changed. After doing so many obscene things with you, its impossible to remain shy and timid." I reply to her.

After that all hell broke lose.

In the morning my expensive bed was broken. The air was still filled with thick scent of our bodily fluids.

Gasper's POV – Alone

The door clicked shut behind her.

I exhaled slowly and turned back to the window. The moonlight painted a soft glow on the desk.

Time was ticking.

A year had passed since my last ability creation. The system had stayed quiet—until now.

[Skill Creation Available – 1/1 Token Ready]

I brought up the interface and thought hard.

My previous abilities, God of Acting and Master of Strings, had served me flawlessly. One allowed me to adapt to any social situation—masking emotion, projecting innocence, or slipping into a more charismatic persona at will. The other let me subtly manipulate relationships, spreading seeds of mistrust or affinity without anyone noticing.

So what could complement them?

What's the next step?

Influence was good. Manipulation was better. But true power? That meant control.

What about… Enslavement?

A wild idea. A crazy one. But the concept sparked something in me. An ability to bend another to my will—not just emotionally, but magically, spiritually.

I hesitated. Then formed the request.

Name: Enslavement

Type: Trait / Supernatural Skill

Effect: Grants the ability to bind a target to the user's will, gaining complete loyalty and magical access.

Range: Variable. Target must be physically present and conscious.

Conditions: Must be aware of what they are consenting to.

Flaw: Consent Required

(Target must willingly agree to be enslaved for the ability to activate.)

I submitted it, half-expecting rejection. It was too strong. Too direct. The flaw was too light.

But then—

System Notification: Trait Accepted

["Enslavement" has been created. Flaw judged appropriate. Skill Tier: Mythic]

I froze.

Then laughed.

First a chuckle. Then a ripple of glee.

It actually worked.

They had to consent. But if they did… their fate was sealed.

With my acting… with my influence… it was only a matter of time.

[New Trait Acquired: Enslavement]

I felt it sink into my soul—subtle, patient, waiting to be used.

The power didn't scream. It didn't shine. It simply was.

Silent.

Lethal.

Perfect.

[Skill Creation Locked for 365 Days]

No problem.

One was enough.

For now.

End of Chapter 20

Soon I want the mc to go to other worlds.

Maybe from one of these.

1)AOT as Eren.

2)Naruto as (not decided)

3)Jujutsu Kaisen as Gojo

4)Crossover of many slice of life and ordinary anime(no supernatural)

5)Some hentais/Pornhwas maybe?

6)Solo leveling as Jin woo or maybe other character.

7)Shadow Slave as Sunny.

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power stones!!!!!

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