The Anime Trope System: Stone vs. Viper, #9 a LitRPG (ATS) Page 6

  “What…what did you do to me?” Ming said softly.

  “Do me too, onii-chan!” Natalia said as she hopped onto his shoulders.

  “I’m afraid I can only give that boost to my prophet,” Clyde said.

  [Due to boosting your prophet, the strain using the power has been reduced by 2%]

  [You gain a 50% attack boost for the rest of the day. Your wives would’ve gained this too.]

  Clyde was getting a little annoyed at all of the awesome benefits he missed, but he needed to gain the love status before proposing. Otherwise, what could stop the girl from simply rejecting him? He certainly wouldn’t blame them. Also, nothing really stopped the women from declining him anyway.

  “Who’s ready to go meet a possibly deranged fairy queen?” Clyde said. “Her power is cut in half, so we may stand a chance.”

  Tear Jumped the party to the meetup location at the bus stop to pick up the others, then they followed his mental navigation system to the woman of the hour.

  The fairy queen…was laid out on a bench with a bottle of booze in her hand. With a shaking finger pointed at a small group of pigeons, she spouted curses.

  “What the fuck, Natalia, contact her son,” Clyde said.

  “Don’t bother,” Titania said. “I foolishly took the advice of an advisor, attempting to suppress the Supreme’s lust with alcohol. Then I realized I’m not good with it.”

  Clyde could relate, but kept his mouth shut. The fairy queen gave an alcoholic laugh. “I raised Ashard, but we’re not related by blood. I tried to give him the task of keeping the bloodline pure and he ran away. But…I can’t blame him. A mother is a mother, even if she found the baby in the middle of a forest, crying.” She chugged more of the drink. Kitome marched over to her and snatched the bottle.

  “Go home,” she snapped. The fairy burst into tears.

  “Nobody wants me,” she cried. “My pride, my kingdom was ruined by the Supreme. My own stepson hates me. Even the deities in Celestial lost all respect for the once great queen of the fairies.” She suddenly grew angry. “Let’s see how they react when I kill myself! That’s right! The harvests of my kingdom will die and it will rest on Celestial’s head.”

  “Oh shit!” Clyde dove on top of the drunk.

  “Someone put her to sleep.”

  Tear curled a fist and delivered a knockout punch that made Clyde glad that they were getting married.

  “She makes Mike himself look normal,” he said softly. He addressed the team. “I…apologize for dragging you guys here for this shit.”

  “It’s not your fault,” Toru said. “But as the team lead, she becomes a guest of your house for the safety of the city.”

  Clyde sighed.

  “Seth, do you want—” He paused and really looked at the blonde. “Are you alright?”

  “No, I’m tired as shit,” he said. “I’ve got no sleep last night. NONE.”

  “Well fuck, do you want me to Jump you back—”

  “No, I can’t risk her finding my house,” Seth said, interrupting Clyde. “I’ve booked a hotel a town away. Just Jump me there. I’ll take the train back in the morning.”

  “You’ve better not be late,” Chika said. “Exams are coming up. I will not have failures among us.”

  “Yeah, yeah,” Seth said dismissively.

  Tear and the others Jumped the unconscious fairy queen to Clyde’s house, while the young man took Seth to his hotel.

  “You sure you’ll be okay here,” Clyde asked. The hotel door opened, and a froglike tongue snaked out of it. Seth tried to run but it wrapped itself around his stomach and quickly pulled him. The hotel door open by itself and the blonde disappeared behind it, hand outstretched, pleading for help.

  Clyde sighed and went inside. Using telekinesis, he picked up a basket and smashed it against the side of Maya’s head.

  “Ow! What the hell?” the toad girl whined.

  “Did I not tell you back at the hot springs that Seth is human? He cannot handle your type of sex without rest,” Clyde said.

  Maya fell to her knees, bowing lowly.

  “I’m sorry! Please don’t kill me.”

  “I won’t, but you will remove the tracking devices from Seth. He’s so tired, he can’t recognize the obvious bracelets, among other things. If my friend dies because you’re pushing your inhuman standards upon him, I will come for you. And you will never be able to hide.” He let his eyes glow for the desired effect, which he received.

  After they got rid of all one hundred four tracking devices from Seth, Clyde took the blonde to Harumi for a shock bath, just to make sure. The final two devices were destroyed. The young man accessed his menu, setting the guardians to attack Maya on sight.

  “Just take a random room,” Clyde said. “The bath’s down the hall to your right. There’s plenty. And knock, just in case someone didn’t lock the doors.”

  “Sure, sure,” Seth said with his last breath. Yuki took him to his room.

  Clyde peeked in on the fairy queen sleeping spread eagle. Dressed in a silky, almost transparent, provocative purple dress with visible lingerie beneath it. Butterfly like wings with elf-like ears and Harumi-level breasts—the young man once again wondered just how the fuck someone like this had no significant other.

  “Would you like me to wear that?”

  Clyde flinched and pretended to look elsewhere as Tear walked in.

  “What do you think we should do with her ?” he asked. “Selkie said she was under a spell last time. If we let her go, I won’t put it past the perp to try again.”

  “Natalia said Ashard will drop by in two days,” Tear told him. “Until then, she’s under your care.” She poked the blonde woman on the cheek. “Are you thinking about marrying her?”

  “It won’t matter what I think if she isn’t hitched within four months,” Clyde said. He looked at his fiancée. “Since when did gods arrange marriages?”

  She shrugged.

  “You’re not fooling anyone, my Clyde.” She kissed him. “I can see it in your eyes, and I feel sorry for the Watcher that comes down here to try to make you do anything.”

  Clyde chuckled .

  “I should stop letting my emotions be plain on my face.”

  Tear waved that idea away.

  “Don’t even think about it. And I like your sense of humor. Not everyone’s cut out to be a boring ninja.”

  “I have you know, I would definitely like to be a ninja,” Clyde said, wagging a finger.

  “Why? Many of the stories depict them as cannon fodder for some feudal lord.”

  “Elementary my dear Tear,” Clyde said, pulling her close, taking in her enticing perfume. “Ninjas were respected warriors of the shadow. And let’s not forget a certain story that had them wielding exotic super powers.”

  “They always have super powers in the stories,” Tear said. “But exotic super powers? What story is this?”

  He sighed.

  “Let’s just say, it’s about a ninja in an orange jump suit killing enemies with the power of friendship. He also chases after some dude who wants to kill everyone.”

  “Sounds like the writer of that had too much opium,” Tear said.

  “Maybe,” Clyde said. “But the point is, ninjas are awesome.”

  Tear poked his cheek. Pinning Clyde to the wall, she nibbled at the bottom of his lip. The young man squeezed her ass then smacked it with both hands. A long throat-clearing startled them out of what was sure to be wild sex.

  The queen sat up, glaring.

  “The nerve of lovers these days—show off will ya. Just because I can’t find a husband doesn’t mean I won’t kick your asses,” she snapped then sighed. “Where am I?”

  “Clyde, you go help Kitome,” Yuki said as she stepped into the room. “Let us worry about her.” She whispered, “Natalia and I still have a bit of alcohol to get out of her system.”

  “Oh shit, I almost forgot about Kitome,” Clyde said, hurrying out the door. “I hope she’s not piss
ed yet.”

  He felt glad that Yuki took the burden of pleasantries off him. He knew nothing about fairy queens and simply expecting one to sit around without stirring up trouble for two days was quite unreasonable.

  Kitome awaited him in the living room, chatting with Harumi, Chika, Kanako, and Alice. They looked cheerful. Maki and Sophia were setting up the long table for dinner, talking amongst each other. Sophia had no liberties revoked from her, yet still chose to stick with her friend. He’d eventually allow her to start performing some Stone Maiden duties, whatever they were. Eventually. Damn did she change. She looked so happy.

  Sophia blushed, catching the young man’s gaze and averted her eyes. Maki giggled.

  “Are you finally ready?” Kitome said to Clyde.

  “Yep, let’s go,” he replied.

  A peaceful evening with the promise of the next day growing deadlier. The Inquisitor Scout approached from afar…

  Episode 46 (Part 3)

  Evening…

  Kitome and Yusuke’s house…

  Yusuke and his reaperess were still out. Clyde and Kitome quickly packed her clothes, personal items, and trinkets.

  “Come on you stupid bag, zip!” Kitome snapped, but the tiny bag’s zipper would not budge. A golden necklace fell out. She quickly snatched it. “It’s not finished.”

  “Who are you making it for?” Clyde asked.

  “That’s a secret,” Kitome. “I can’t risk having you accidentally blab over sex.”

  “So it’s for one of the w—hey I won’t blab,” Clyde defended, voice playful.

  The magical girl’s room was a bit on the small side, but very tidy. While her room felt slightly warmer than the rest of the place, the young man could not deny the cold temperature. The outside air warranted a cup of hot cocoa. So why did they keep the AC on? He didn’t bother to pursue that particular mystery. Maybe Undine had something to do with it. “Where are your parents?” Clyde filled the last suitcase.

  “Work,” Kitome said. “They won’t be back until after midnight.” She looked at the young man’s chest. “Are you…still wearing it?”

  Clyde untucked the necklace, allowing it to show.

  [Necklace of Her Devotion . Item class: *One of a kind* This necklace was made with love. Unknown benefits. Has a 1% chance of triggering Enlightenment mode 1 during battle. All stats will increase by 100% during the mode .]

  [Your relationship with Kitome now includes endearment to go with friend closer level 10.]

  The white-gold necklace with a well-crafted homemade charm attached to it was one of Clyde’s prized possessions.

  Kitome hugged the young man.

  “Are you…sure it’s not uncomfortable?” she asked, eyes twinkling.

  “It’s fine,” Clyde said. “I even shower with it on.”

  Kitome’s rare blush, made him start the passionate kiss. He could’ve sworn he felt the young woman’s heart beating fast.

  [Kitome wavers, unsure of what love is. But she has very strong feelings for you.]

  Clyde knew this was a gamble, but he slipped two fingers beneath Kitome’s blue skirt and into her panties. She let out a moan. Good thing her door was closed.

  The duo passionately kissed for seconds more before he laid her back then slid down the woman’s panties. He entered tight wetness. And the feeling of bliss overtook both of them.

  Hearing Kitome moan, blush, and show vulnerability tripled, maybe quadrupled his boner. He almost lost himself, but pulled out in time. They laid together for a bit, panting.

  “I think…I may…I don’t know.” Kitome buried her face into the young man’s chest, blushing heavily.

  Clyde said nothing, taking in her comforts, refusing to allow anything cheesy to come out of his lips that would possibly melt away this side of Kitome.

  Then he decided to man up.

  “What if…I love you,” he said. Kitome softly gasped, looking up to him.

  “But the others.”

  “Is it wrong to love more than one person genuinely?” he asked.

  She thought for a bit, blush still full. Clyde continued. “Is it wrong to fall in love with those who you fight for and with? With death snapping for us every day, is it wrong to speak the truth?”

  Kitome nodded, as if confirming something internally.

  “No, it’s not,” she said. “One of the most popular sayings in our nation is that the heart knows what it wants.” She looked him the eye. “And I know who I want.”

  [Kitome has fallen in love with you!]

  [Kitome’s Ki attributes have increased by 1!]

  The duo made love once again, before gathering up the things they could carry. When they stepped outside, they were met with a fiery surprise.

  **

  Clyde’s house…

  Alice scowled as Harumi claimed her last piece. Checkers were just not for her.

  “Oah, she won again,” Titania said. “Three wins in a row. That means Clyde is hers tonight.” The fairy queen pet Alice. “You’re still one of the best players I’ve seen at these games. And you looked so cute, trying your best.”

  Tear grinned at the photos, taken on her phone.

  “So, so cute. That’s my baby cousin for you.”

  “You’re only two years older than me,” Alice said then pouted.

  She was just so close in both chess and checkers, but Harumi’s strategy changed every single game. The half-demoness could not understand how her pink-haired sister from another mother, did it.

  Harumi pulled Alice into a hug.

  “You’re twenty-times better than Clyde.”

  Everyone laughed. Smiling, Yuki finished serving the meals on the plates of the table.

  “Where is he, anyway?” Chika said. “I’m already starting to miss him.”

  “He’s helping Kitome pack,” Alice said. She and Harumi put away the checker and chess pieces.

  “You’re lucky the goddess of luck didn’t play you,” Matsume said, shaking her head. She placed her book to the side. “She’s so good, it almost feels like she cheats.”

  Melody sighed.

  “After Yuki crushes her foes, she now offers to teach them how to play.”

  Yuki shrugged.

  “It’s only fair. Or will Harumi be the only one worthy of my companionship.”

  Titania laughed. “I hope Clyde hurries up,” the demoness continued. “I make these dinners with love.”

  “I can tell the love is well received,” Titania said. Yuki chuckled.

  “It will take more than that to get a blush from me,” the demoness said. “Now everyone, at the table.”

  Alice took her spot next to her life mate’s chair, but nobody touched their food. Not even Yuki. They looked to the half-demoness.

  “He Jumped but…why isn’t he coming in? Wait…something’s wrong. My Clyde’s in distress. Tear, we have to help him.”

  Titania stood.

  “I will annihilate anyone who lands an ill-hand on my host. Take me to this Kitome’s quarters.”

  “Wait...Uh oh,” Alice said. “On second thought, never mind. We don’t want to go there.”

  “Why?” Titania said.

  “I can take a wild guess,” Tear said.

  “Scary blue lady,” Kanako said, prompting the succubus to grin.

  “Kitome’s mother,” Melody said. “I hope they’re alive.”

  Abruptly, Clyde and Kitome burst through the door, panting, suitcases and bags in hand. They let out a sigh of relief, looked at each other, then laughed.

  “She almost barged into the Jump,” Clyde said.

  “Are you two going to stand there all day or join us for dinner?” Alice said. “Leave the bags there.”

  **

  Unknown town…

  Dark bowed to his audience.

  “Like I said, I am Dark, lord of the shadows and the future ruler of this world! What you saw, my good people, was just a taste of my true power.”

  The audience laughed.

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nbsp; “This guy is great! Best comedy ever!”

  “Yeah, I love him!” some woman said, wiping tears from her eyes. “I’ve been here all day.”

  “What I show you is no laughing matter, for your generous lord of the dark is here to deliver a revelation. I am he who breathes the moon. He who—”

  The crowd roared with laughter. Another sermon where Selkie switched the signs again to You Can’t Miss This Comedy Show! Free . Dark only wanted to warn people about the Viper and the upcoming disasters.

  He snarled.

  “When I get my hands on Selkie, I’ll show her how the lord of the dark is no one to be toyed with! I’ll make her skull—”

  The crowd laughed harder. Dark felt the searing heat of volcanic rage. Calmly he said, “that’s the end of the show.”

  The women from before laughed, “He said end of the show!”

  Then the crowd threw more money and flowers at him, before getting up to leave. A mob of people rushed to shake his hand and hug him, annoying the young man even further.

  “Thank you, thank you,” Selkie said cheerfully. “Keep in touch with the wind and don’t miss the lord of the dorks—I mean Dark’s next show.”

  “Wow, you made over twelve thousand vinnas,” Myriad said. “I think you at least owe us a vineberry pie for the help.”

  Dark gave them a tired look.

  “I’m going back to the hotel,” he said, sending the money the girls didn’t grab to his inventory. “Enjoy your pathetic night lives.”

  “Oh don’t be like that,” Selkie said, grabbing his arm. “This nation has the worse currency exchange rates, but this town is known for having people that will laugh at anything. Official comedians have a hard time getting here because their managers aren’t so eager to potentially lose money. We’re going to be traveling for some days, so do understand our expenses. Thanks for covering them by the way.”