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What to expect/Warnings!
- The MC is strong but isn't the strongest.
- This story is a crossover, so expect to see characters from other series.
- This story is an AU, so expect some changes.
- Added another element to the power system to make it more interesting.
- The MC won't be a pushover or a pussy, nor will they be denser than a black hole or have any other overused tropes that make you want to pull your hair out (your welcome for that, btw.)
- The MC is on the older side.
- There's a lot of smut, violence, and gore.
- The story will be a mix of fast and slow pace.
- The MC is a flawed and morally grey individual.
- All love interests are twenty or older.
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- Mato -
"Well, this is mighty convenient," Cain commented, his voice filled with amusement.
As the Latino and Honami made their way toward a secured gate that would lead them straight into the 7th Unit Dormitories, they were suddenly pulled into the extra-dimensional plane.
Cain didn't mind this random occurrence, as it saved them some time.
Honami, on the other hand, was freaking out, and he really couldn't blame her for that, as she believed he was an ordinary, powerless man she'd have to protect, but fortunately for her, that wasn't the case.
Or otherwise, they both would've been fucked.
"Oh god, this is bad! Really, really bad!" Honami cried hysterically, looking at the GPS on her phone. "We're two miles away from the 7th Unit Dormitories."
"Only two miles? That isn't too bad."
Honami looked at the Latino incredulously. "Not too bad! In case you forgot, we're in Mato!"
Cain quirked an eyebrow. "And? I've been here dozens of times already, and it's honestly not that bad," he retorted, causing Honami to freeze.
"Y-You what?"
"I've been here a dozen times," he said as if he were talking about something completely normal, inwardly enjoying the look of shock on her face. "Besides, I'm no stranger to killing Shuuki, so if that's what you're worried about, then don't be. I can handle myself just fine."
Honami knew Cain wasn't lying to her, as she, like all Peach Users, had an extrasensory ability that allowed them to detect lies. Yet despite that, she still couldn't believe what she was hearing. It should be impossible for males to survive in Mato without a woman, much less kill a Shuuki on their own!
"H-How are you not dead?! And how are you able to kill Shuuki?!"
Cain gave her a playful smile. "That's something you have to see for yourself when the time comes," he responded, making Honami groan in annoyance. "But in all seriousness, you should calm down. There's no use in stressing yourself out."
"Yeah...you're right...wait, if you've been to Mato before, why do you need me to escort you to the 7th Unit? They're not exactly difficult to find, you know."
"Just because I've been here doesn't mean I know the layout. Usually, I come here just to kill Shuuki. Everything else is irrelevant...well, until now," he added amusedly.
Honami sighed heavily. "Well, if what you're saying is true, at least I don't have to worry about protecting you." She turned around. "We better start moving then. The faster we're out of here, the better."
However, before they could head toward their destination, the ground began shaking, and they heard monstrous roars coming from the left. The two turn to see a horde of C-Class and B-Class Shuuki charging toward them. Cain smiled excitedly at seeing so many of them, while Honami visibly paled.
Sensing her distress, Cain asked. "Honami, do you even know how to fight? You've been freaking out a lot for someone whose job is slaying monsters," he pointed out.
"Y-Yeah, about that...." She looked away, blushing bright red in embarrassment. "I'm new to the job, and my Peach Blessing isn't all that useful in combat...." She admitted sheepishly, making Cain sigh.
Cain pulled a handgun out of his trench coat and handed it to her, but not before turning off the safety and switching the firing type to explosive armor-piercing rounds.
The ARK45 is a powerful, semiautomatic energy handgun designed after the Beretta 92x. It had a reflex holographic sight, a fire rate of a hundred rounds per minute, low recoil, an effective range of six hundred meters, high accuracy, multiple alternative fire modes, and nearly infinite ammo.
It can kill a B-Class Shuuki with a single shot to the head or three to the body. It's an incredibly reliable, easy-to-use, and, most importantly, powerful weapon that would keep Honami alive.
"Take this." He gave it to her, and she clumsily grabbed the handle of the handgun.
"U-Um, Cain, I've never fired a gun before."
"Shocker," Cain retorted sarcastically, rolling his eyes. "All you have to do is hold it tightly with both hands, aim it, and then shoot," he instructed. "And don't worry about shooting me by accident. It won't do much."
The Latino turned around, pulled out two handles from his coat, and blades of crimson light shot out, surprising Honami.
Then, faster than the human eye can follow, Cain appeared above the Shuuki horde.
One Shuuki jumped at him, but that was a fatal mistake, as Cain sliced through its arm like butter and then vertically split its body in half, causing all of its innards to spill out.
He then jumped onto another Shuuki's head, switched to holding his swords in a reverse grip, and brought them down, piercing the extra-dimensional creature's skull with zero effort.
Cain leaped onto another one and jammed his swords into the Shuuki's eyes, causing it to roar in pain. The Latino then shoved his blades deeper into the monster's skull and twisted them, killing the creature.
The older man then launched himself at a large group of Shuuki, brutally tearing each one of the monsters apart in the quickest yet most agonizingly painful ways possible.
Chunks of gore and blood painted the ground, and the pained screams of the Shuuki and the laughter of Cain could be heard.
The once large horde of hundreds of extra-dimensional monsters shrank by half within a few minutes.
Meanwhile, Honami watched this one-sided slaughter from her position with a look of awe, horror, disgust, and something else she couldn't put her finger on. She'd never witnessed such horrifically brutal violence before and honestly hoped it didn't become a common occurrence.
It was too much for her liking.
Honami much preferred killing Shuuki from a distance. It took her some time to get used to firing the handgun the Latino gave her, but after a few minutes, she began landing seven out of ten shots and managed to kill over a dozen Shuuki.
By the end of the slaughterfest, the Latino was drenched in blood. However, all of it came off with a flare of his power.
"Well, that was certainly quite the show." Cain turned to see the individual who spoke.
The individual was a beautiful young woman with a well-endowed figure that rivaled Honami's, long silver hair with bangs on the side of her forehead, pink eyes with vertical slits, and fair skin. She wore the Anti-Demon Corps uniform, with a hat and white gloves.
She was also riding on top of Shuuki.
Cain didn't immediately attack the creature, as he didn't sense any hostility coming from it and assumed the woman tamed it via a control-type ability.
"Well, I'm glad you enjoyed the show, gorgeous. I always aim to impress," Cain replied, smiling, then sending the woman a wink.
The woman's cheeks turned a deep shade of pink when she saw Cain's face, and then her face turned crimson when he complimented and winked at her.
Usually, flirting would never affect her so easily, as most men who tried to win her affection were average to slightly above average at best. However, the man below her was anything but average by any stretch of the imagination, as he was undoubtedly one of the most handsome and exotic-looking men she'd ever seen!
However, something about the man seemed familiar...
The woman's eyes widened a few seconds later as she recognized the man in front of her.
"Wait a minute! You're that man who helped me and my unit with that high-class Shuuki a month ago!!" she exclaimed, making Cain chuckle.
"That's me," he confirmed, making the woman smile.
She then got off the Shuuki and approached him. "It's a pleasure to meet the man aiding us against the enemy. My name is Uzen Kyoka, Chief of the Anti-Demon Corps 7th Unit," she introduced herself and held her hand up for a handshake.
'Again, mighty convenient,' he thought in amusement when he learned of Kyoka's position.
Cain took her hand, brought it to his lips, and pressed a soft kiss onto her knuckles, making the woman, now known as Kyoka, blush furiously at the gesture.
"The pleasure is all mine. I'm Cain Eliyahu Cruz, but please just call me Cain. I'm not much for formalities," he let go of her hand, much to Kyoka's disappointment. "Also, I've heard your unit needs a caretaker. Is that position still available?" He asked, surprising her.
"Um, yes, it is. It's yours if you want it. And please call me Kyoka," she smiled, her cheek turning a light shade of pink.
"Great. I look forward to working with you," Cain smiled back.
"Kyoka-Chan!!" Cain and Kyoka turn to see Honami rapidly approaching them.
"Honami? What are you doing out here?" Kyoka questioned, looking at her puzzled.
"Well, you see, Cain and I were heading toward the gate leading to the 7th Unit Dormitories, but we were suddenly pulled into Mato," Honami explained, and Kyoka nodded in understanding.
Thereafter, the three got on top of Kyoka's Shuuki and made their way toward the 7th Unit's dormitories.
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- Ten minutes later -
The trio was half a mile away from the 7th Unit Dormitories. Unfortunately, another horde of Shuuki blocked their path and surrounded them.
With no other options, they engaged the horde and began slaughtering the Shuuki with quick, precise, and brutal efficiency.
As the battle continued, Kyoka's Shuuki received too much damage and was eventually killed, forcing Kyoka and Honami to fight on foot.
However, they were quickly overwhelmed, and Kyoka was forced to create a force field around themselves. Seeing that he was also in the barrier, Cain turned to face the silver-haired beauty.
"I could've handled those," Cain pointed out, making Kyoka sigh.
"I'm aware of that," she sighed deeply. "I have a request."
Under normal circumstances, Kyoka would never ask someone this. However, she was getting sick and tired of constantly losing and enslaving new Shuuki every one or two weeks and was curious how much stronger Cain would become via her Peach Blessing.
"Oh?" Cain quirked an eyebrow. "And what's this request?"
Kyoka blushed slightly. "I need you to become my slave."
Honami looked at her gobsmacked, while Cain looked at her flatly for a moment before his lips formed into a smirk.
"Oh? I didn't know you were into roleplay. Not gonna lie, that's kinda hot," he spoke in a teasing and husky tone, making Kyoka's and Honami's faces turn beet red and a chill go down their spines.
"I- It's not like that, you idiot! My power draws out and strengthens the living beings I control," Kyoka briefly explained, wanting to prevent misunderstandings.
"Ah, I see," Cain nodded, looking amused. "You certainly have a peculiar Peach Blessing. Alright, I'm game," he said, surprising her.
Cain saw no issue in her request, as he had complete control over his mind, body, and soul, so he could free himself from Kyoka's ability or even activate it without her if he wanted to.
"R-Really?" She didn't think it would be that easy to convince him.
"Yup. However, before we make it official, I want to clarify one thing." Cain's expression turned cold. "If you ever try to control or disrespect me in any shape or form, we're gonna have some issues." He got into her personal space and looked down at her with a look that sent shivers of fear and arousal down her spine. "Understood?"
Kyoka gulped and shakily nodded. "I understand. I promise to treat you with the respect you deserve," she spoke sincerely, making Cain smile as he didn't sense any lies or deception from her.
"Alrighty then, let's get to work, partner," Cain said teasingly and emphasized the last part of his sentence heavily, causing the silver-haired beauty's cheeks to turn slightly red before nodding.
Kyoka pressed her fingers to his head, and a bright light enveloped his body. A moment later, the barrier broke, and the surrounding Shuuki was sent flying due to Cain's transformation power.
When the light disappeared, Cain was revealed in his new form.
He stood over six meters tall and resembled a wingless bipedal dragon whose body was black with streaks of bright red. Short, upright bone plates start from his head and end at the tip of his powerful seven-meter-long tail. On either side of his head were downward-curved horns, his eyes were an ominous red, and within his jaws were razor-sharp teeth. His body was lean but compacted with powerful muscles protected by thick yet flexible scales and bone plates. At the ends of his hands and feet were razor-sharp claws that could tear apart flesh like butter.
Kyoka and Honami looked at Cain's transformation state in awe and fear. They could feel his overwhelming power and sinister aura radiating from it.
"Holy shit," Honami muttered.
"Wonderful!" Kyoka exclaimed, looking at Cain's form with awe and excitement. "I knew you'd be powerful, but you've surpassed all my expectations!" They all turned to see the horde of Shuuki charging toward them. Quickly, she and Honami got on Cain's back. "Now, let's see what this form is made of!!"
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