Chapter 491 Why do you need me? [2/2]
"The young miss became a powerful reaper without her knowledge, however her potential and abilities were all subpar compared to her peers. Made a laughing stock of his failure the master ended up killing the mistress in a drunken rage."
"And why are you doing all this for her? Are you in love with her?"
"I am."
Well, I didn't expect such a direct answer.
"Then why do you need me?"
"My lord, I lack the strength to protect her. Once the wars begin and the demons inevitably arrive, the safest place for her would be at your side."
"I have no intention of taking another woman, Vincent, you should know that. The Sirens would be the first to tear her apart if she came near me."
"Indeed, my lord. All I ask is that you protect her until I am strong enough."
"Does Lucrecia know?"
"She does. And she accepts it. I would not have even met her if it were not for Lady Alice."
I see, so Alice was the reason he survived the demon. And he probably fell in love with her ever since. I guess it would have been during the time when his family was almost wiped out.
As someone who owned a harem, I could understand his will. Such a reason would be enough for him to want her even if he already had Lucrecia. And it seemed that Lucrecia, like my harem, was open-minded. Opting to forge powerful alliances through Vincent if necessary.
Protecting her for a few years was not a big deal, we are talking about someone who has the power to repel a demon. Still, it seems that this woman is worth tens of millions of dollars to Vincent. He must really love her very much.
"Very well. I accept your request. I vow to take her under my wing and protect her until you are strong enough. I will even raise her to the level of a Phantom if you want me to. But I will not make her my vassal. My kindness to you does not extend to her.
Will that be enough?"
"It will, my lord. Thank you very much, truly your magnanimity knows no bounds, My lord Limitless. Thank you very much."
"Do not thank me yet. I have said that I will protect her for you, but whether she will accept my protection is another matter entirely."
"I accept, my lord!" a sultry female voice suddenly chirped.
Before I could even react, the Sirens all drew their weapons and focused on the source of the sound. It was next to Vincent. Seeing my girls draw their weapons, Vincent's gangsters reflexively tried to do the same.
In response, I unleashed a death resonance that caused all the humans in the area to fall to the ground.
"Point your guns at my women again and I will rip all your spines out of your bodies. There will be no second time," I said coldly.
Many started foaming at the mouth, the weaker ones fainted on the spot. Vincent and Theo, who was obviously stronger, clutched their hearts as they struggled on the ground.
'Ah! I apologize, my love...' 'I was too hasty, dearest.' 'Sorry Possum.' 'Darling, I didn't mean too! Honest! 'My bad, honey.' 'Husband, I have no excuses.' 'Anata, please forgive me.'
Probably understanding that their actions were the cause of the current situation, the girls all lowered their weapons in repentance.
Well, it wasn't me they needed to apologize to, it would have been the people convulsing on the ground.
'My {Kindred}, you have done nothing wrong. They claim to be my people, and yet they point guns at my family. If they had done this to their king in the Middle Ages, they would all have been executed. So don't worry. None of them could be more important than all of you.'
My words caused a wave of happiness and bliss to radiate from the girls. Probably unaccustomed to someone defending them as I did, I felt their satisfaction and joy. I responded by showering them with affection.
I did understand why the Derycks were acting this way, after all, Alicia was someone they served. But just because I could understand didn't mean I would tolerate such disrespect.
Not when these fucking bastards wanted to work for me.
"My, my, my. Such ruthlessness. My lord Limitless, my ladies the Seven Sirens, please do not be alarmed. This woman is your humble servant."
A female silhouette formed in front of Vincent. It was a Wraith, perhaps level 2. Even though I had sonar, I couldn't detect it. From the looks of it, she was hiding in the "light". Her soul only manifested when the light came together.
I invoked [Analyze] on the figure the moment I felt her presence.
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Name: Alicia Gertrude
Race: Reaper | Rank: Wraith | Origin: Human | Battlefront: N/A
Soul Capacity: {Fate} 2/4 | {Kismet} 0/1
Available Souls: 8,964 | Evolve: 1,500
{Fate}
{Daybreak} Lvl 2 | Cost: 1 | Owner: Self | Sub: {Radiant}
{Kindred}: N/A
{Kismet:} N/A
Soulgear: {Nubile} (Replica)
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'{Nubile}? Exa...'
[It is a soulgear that changes a female reaper's body to evolve to its maturity. It is a cosmetic soulgear with no known combat ability.]
'I see, so she wants to be taken more seriously than her teenage self.'n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
[Among other things. Personally, I think it is to not appear lacking in comparison to Lucrecia.]
'Possum, do you want me to use that? I might get bigger tits if I do.'
'No kitten, I love your boobies the way they are. Didn't you get mad at me for suggesting it before? I feel the same way. So never think that I find you lacking in anything. That goes for everyone, okay?'
'Hehe, I got it. I love you Possum...' Robyn replied beaming with happiness.
While Robyn and I were flirting, Alicia finally appeared.
She was an extremely beautiful woman. With features as perfect as a doll. She resembled the picture Deryck had shown earlier, but much older. Alicia had blonde hair, a Caucasian face and an almost hourglass figure.
I released my death resonance, allowing Deryck and his people to breathe again. Alicia curtsied as she smiled elegantly.
"Greetings, my lord. I am Alicia Gertrude, and I apologize for eavesdropping. But I couldn't wait for Vincent and came here without his permission."
"Vincent's story seems to lack details. As Raymond's daughter, you must already be safe from the undead. Who is after you? And why should I care?"
"My mother has been kidnapped from New Zealand. Australia wants to get me. My father sold me to one of Peter Vujicic's bastard sons. Vincent wants to use you as a shield," the woman explained.
"Vincent, you intend to put me on a collision course with Australia? Knowing that I am going to war with 3 others?"
The man then shielded Alicia with his large body and knelt.
"My lord, I thought you wouldn't mind."
"And why would you think so?"
"Because you were going to war with them anyway. Australia is home to the Vulture's Talons, the group responsible for the abduction of Lady Robyn. I also know my lord that you intend to fight not just three continents but the entire world.
"Aside from the three continents, you also intend to go to war with the North and Europe for Lady Liv and Lady Josephine, respectively."
Well, he wasn't wrong. I would kill everyone who made my girls suffer. And the Revenants would not allow me to kill their citizens without reason. Thus, my confrontation with each battle front was already a certainty.
The people around me, my men, Alicia and the entire Deryck family gasped in surprise. When they noticed my silence, everyone except the Sirens and I became even more agitated.
"My lord, he is wrong, isn't he?" "Sigh, white boy loony as usual." "El Hefe, are you for real?" "Well, fuck. Sugar, I think I need that drink now." "Here you go, Tristan."
"Hahahaha, indeed. You guessed right. Well, go ahead. I don't mind. You still want to come under my banner knowing all this?"
Vincent gave a bloodthirsty smile as he answered confidently. "Of course, my lord."