-----Lilu Flauros-----
-----Flauros Estate-----
Okay, after becoming Nocturnal's Champion, I decided to get to work on Conjuration. Actually, I have an idea for that.
"{Chloe? I need to speak with you. Where are you?}"
"{I'm currently practicing in one of the training grounds. I can come to you.}"
"{Actually, you're exactly where I need you to be.}"
I then focus on my connection to her and teleport to her location. I take a moment to admire her glistening muscles from the exertion of getting a good training session going. Mhmn. No no, focus.
"I find myself in need of training in swordplay as well as some new magic I learned. Do you mind sparring with me for a while?"
"Of course Master. I'd be glad to give you some pointers."
With that, I purchase [Bound Sword] from the Spell Tome section of the shop and cast it with my right hand, with my left hand, I use [Conjure Familiar] to summon a spectral wolf to aid me. Like this, I can grind Conjuration and One-Handed pretty easily. I then do one last thing.
[Mentorship] System Activated!
You have selected [Clotilda Siegert] as your current Mentor!
The following Skill Trees gain bonus proficiency gain speed while she's your Mentor:
Master-Rank One-Handed Combat
Master-Rank Two-Handed Combat
Expert-Rank Alteration
Apprentice-Rank Destruction
Adept-Rank Illusion
Adept-Rank Restoration
Magic Ranks determined by highest ranked [Rune] Spell under that School of Magic due to specializing in Runic Magic.
Meh, I've got others who'd likely be better Magic Trainers anyway, so I'm not worried about it. That Master-Rank One-Handed and Two-Handed though. That's going to be useful as well.
"Interesting spells Master. Some sort of magically generated sword? It's not quite Sword Birth, but being able to produce a weapon at any time is always useful."
"I agree. I've got other Bound Weapons I'd like to practice with later, but for now, I'll stick to what I'm capable of."
"A wise decision My Lord. Well, let's begin."
My conjured familiar runs forth while I take to the air and attempt an aerial dive with my sword. Chloe easily sidesteps my Familiar and raises her sword to block my strike.
Her stance is impeccable as she doesn't even flinch from the impact of my aerial rush. Breaking the deadlock, I land nearby and use Conjure Familiar again. She seems to have worked out the Familiars attack patterns as she quickly dispatches it and rushes at me.
I hold my sword up to try and parry her while summoning a third familiar. But this one was different. This time I cast Flaming Familiar. She notes the difference in appearance and seems wary of it, but ultimately doesn't seem to have anticipated the flaming self-destruct. Then I dual cast Bound Sword to give myself a stronger version. Then cast it with my off-hand so that I'm now dual-wielding Mystic Swords (Mystic Binding Perk).
I then begin an alternating set of blows. Some light. Some heavy. I gradually end up purchasing every single Novice and Apprentice level Conjuration Spell and occasionally cycle through the various summons to get a better feel for them in real world scenarios.
We keep this up for about 3-4 days without sleep due to me abusing my All World's Creation to eliminate our fatigue. Eventually, I reach One-Handed 100 and am hovering in the 60s for Conjuration. After maxing out One-Handed, I switch out my Bound Sword for the Bound Battleaxe.
"Okay. I'm switching things up now. I've got what I can currently get from One-Handed combat, so now it's time for Two-Handed training."
"Very well My Lord."
About 2 days later, I max out Two-Handed and decide to call an end to our training session. I'm on the verge of completing Conjuration as well, but I figure I may as well go for Archery and whip out the Bound Bow.
For that, I seek out Luvia and ask her to join me at one of the Archery Ranges. Once we get there, I designate her as my current [Mentor].
You have selected [Luvia Hallbrook] as your current Mentor!
The following Skill Trees gain bonus proficiency gain speed while she's your Mentor:
Master-Rank Destruction
Master-Rank Archery
Expert-Rank Alchemy
Expert-Rank Alteration
Apprentice-Rank Heavy Armor
The Ranks of Alteration were given as a means of accounting for Luvia's "Elven Physical Strength and Durability" equaling having affinity for the Mage Armor Perk and "-Flesh" Spells.
The Rank of Heavy Armor was a means of accounting for the "Elven Physical Strength and Durability" accounting for an equivalent to the Fists of Steel Perk.
...Weird flex, but okay. At least I've got an "ok" Alchemy teacher. May need to check out Hildegard later. Purchasing and casting Bound Bow, I get to work plinking away at the standing targets at the other end of the range.
About a day of this was all that was needed to max out Conjuration. Another 2 days and a couple hours later, I also maxed out Archery.
Achievements Unlocked!
The God Hand!
Reach One-Handed 100
+4000DP
Zweihander Supreme!
Reach Two-Handed 100
+400DP
Archer Supreme!
Reach Archery 100
+400DP
Conjuror Supreme!
Reach Conjuration 100
+12492DP
With that out of the way, I teleport to the study and pick a nice comfortable couch to plop down on and bust out the Gaap Grimoires. I figure that with all of my bonuses to Conjuration, I should be able to understand some of this shit relatively easy.
Being what amounts to a God with power of the laws of this Estate's localized space-time is extremely convenient. For example, the week and a half or so I spent training just now actually amounted to about a day or two outside the Estate.
Have I mentioned how much I love living in what amounts to a Hyperbolic Time Chamber? It makes it oh so convenient for mini-training arcs without needing to risk missing out on important shit happening beyond my domain.
Now then, why am I mentioning this? Because while I understand some of the stuff in these Grimoires as far as raising corpses into zombies and what not, I'm a little lost on the Fleshcrafting. Hmm... Going over my total Devil Points, I have a good amount saved up from going on those killing sprees and my Achievements.
Hmm... Deciding to be an absolute mad lad, I purchase every available Conjuration Spell Tome in the Shop, then learn all of the Spells.
Taking a short break to let the monstrous headache resulting from learning so many Spells all at once, I go back to studying the Grimoires.
Oh. OH.... Okay, now a lot of this stuff actually makes sense.
Congratulations Master! For learning every [Conjuration] Spell that could be bought from the Spell Tome Shop and for possessing [Conjuration 100], you've obtained special rewards!
Rewards: The [Summon Arvak], [Conjure Dragon Priest], [Summon Arniel's Shade], and [Summon Unbound Dremora] Spells are learned for free!
The Skeleton Key has been triggered.
All Conjuration effects are now Permanent unless dismissed by you. Spell: [Summon Unbound Dremora] has been replaced with [Summon Bound Dremora Warrior] and [Summon Bound Dremora Mage]. Restrictions on number of Undead/Familiars/Atronachs/etc. have been lifted.
Congratulations Master! For reaching [Conjuration 100], learning every [Conjuration Spell], and earning the [Dracula? Who's That?] Achievement, you've obtained special rewards!
Rewards: Title- Lord of the Damned, +5000DP
Lord of the Damned
A Title that denotes one who rules over the deceased, the damned, and the undying.
All Necromancy Spells/Perks/etc. cannot fail. +500% Proficiency Gain Speed for Necromancy.
Oh? Is that right? Time to get busy.
Gaap Bloodline Magic:
Necromancy (Novice)Spiritual Necromancy (Novice)
Physical Necromancy (Novice)
Fleshcrafting (Novice)
Disease Magic (Novice)
Death Magic (Novice)
Blood Magic (Novice)
The Skeleton Key has been triggered.
[Devil Perk- Enhanced Shapeshifting] and [Devil Perk- Creative Thoughts] have boosted Fleshcrafting Proficiency from (Novice) to (Apprentice). [Conjuration 100] has boosted Spiritual/Physical Necromancy from (Novice) to (Apprentice). [Vampire Lord] has boosted Blood Magic from (Novice) to Apprentice. The Restoration Perk [Necromage] in addition to the Restoration Spells [Necromantic Healing] and [Heal Undead] have boosted Death Magic from (Novice) to (Apprentice).
Fuck me. All the effort I went to in order to max out Conjuration only makes me a fucking Apprentice?! I guess we're in the big leagues now.
Hmm. I guess the only question is, "what to start with?".
-----Rias Gremory-----
-----Occult Research Clubhouse, Kuoh Academy-----
Ugh! Why does Father hate me so much?! Why is he so insistent on me marrying that pig Riser?! There's only a few weeks left until school starts back up and Father's trying to push up the deadline for the wedding for some reason. I don't know what's got him all worked up, but I really wish I could go and unleash my [Power of Destruction] on it.
-----Zeoticus Gremory-----
-----Gremory Estate, The Underworld-----
Once more looking over the results of the blood test, I can't help but sigh in exasperation. The new Lord Flauros is also the rightful Heir of Gaap. A family long-believed to have been wiped out during the Civil War due to the threat they posed. The legends of their Fleshcrafted Atrocities, deadly plagues that I'm pretty sure were coopted for that stunt in Egypt way back when, and other such nightmares still haunt the older generation.
The notion of that particular family returning to the stage is problematic to say the least. Especially considering that the Familiar Forest, and a number of exceptionally lucrative territories currently held by the Gremory Clan are technically Gaap territory. Territory that Lord Flauros can rightfully demand that the Gremory's cede to him immediately, or risk coming into conflict with the rest of the 72 Pillars who support the New Satan's.
Not to mention the Old Satan's would likely throw their hat into the ring due to the Gremory's being seen as unlawful usurpers of Lord Flauros's sovereign territory. The problem is that those territories make up a large portion of the Gremory Clan's net income.
I believe I heard something about Riser Phenex and Lord Flauros being on amicable terms when last they spoke. If that's true, then securing an alliance with the Phenex Clan by wedding Rias to Riser would likely get Lord Flauros to offer some concessions to not immediately take back his territory, or else he'd risk alienating Riser.
Then again, since he's also the only known male Heir of Leviathan, (because why wouldn't the be?), that means that Serafall's likely going to back Lord Flauros. Which means that the Sitri's will either choose to not support us, will stand with Lord Flauros in support of Serafall.
Ugh. Why couldn't those weirdo's just stay dead and gone?
-----Ravel Phenex-----
-----Phenex Estate, The Underworld-----
Hmm, I wonder if onii-chan's ever going to invite Lord Flauros over to visit, or maybe ask if he can go to visit Lord Flauros? I know that the talks stalled out following the assassination attempt on Lord Flauros, but Mom and Dad seemed pretty excited about trying to set me up with Lord Flauros, and the late Lord Flauros seemed to be agreeable.
Sure, I'd have to share my spot as wife with a Half-Devil, but I don't particularly mind. The fact that she's the last known descendant of the Halphas Clan certainly doesn't hurt. The Halphas and Phenex Clan's were on good terms before the series of events that led to their decline and suspected extinction.
I'd really love the opportunity to get to know Lord Flauros and Lady Halphas better. Even if I don't get married to Lord Flauros, having friends with great political power is never a bad move in Devil Society.
Hmm... Making up my mind, I go to Riser-onii-chan's room and knock on the door before opening it. And to my complete and utter lack of surprise, he's busy fucking the other members of his Peerage.
"Hmm? Oh, my dear sister Ravel. What do you require of Riser?" Pretentious prick.
"So you're buddies with Lord Flauros, right?"
"Riser believes this to be the case, yes. Why do you wish to know dear sister?"
"Could we maybe invite him and his Peerage over to hang out or see about going to his place to hang out and get to know each other better?"
"Hmm, you make an excellent suggestion. Riser shall contact Lord Flauros regarding this matter, just as soon as Riser is done fucking Luna."
With that, he gets right back to work. Yep. Just another day for Riser-nii alright.
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I need to get laid.
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Does Lord Flauros like blond oppai loli's?