Chapter 9

("") used when someone only thinks in their mind

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Zero is now upstairs in his room. He is relaxing and enjoying his time. he didn't let his guard down as he didn't know when they would attack Shuri and Akeno. 

While he remembers the plot, some details could be changed and a new butterfly event could happen because of his presence in this world and the relationship with a major character.

 Zero will never underestimate anything just because he has power or knowledge about the future event of this world. because according to him anything can happen in this world, as this is not just an anime but real life.

 He doesn't care if his presence disturbs this world's usual plot as he doesn't want just to stand in a sideway and watch it unfold. After all, he has power now and he doesn't want to watch some extreme boob fetish pervert get power-ups from touching it and how he is saving the world using it.

It's not that Issei is a bad character, as he isn't that bad as some protagonists but Zero didn't like him. more like he's indifferent to issei. and Zero also doesn't like the friendship power up bullshit. It's another retard way to become strong.

Zero doesn't want Issei to run around in this world while he is also in it. So he decided to get his main power source or the golden finger of the protagonist in this world. which is the Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet or simply boosted gear. 

A mid-tier Longinus from the thirteen Longinus. Its main ability is to double the wielder's power every 10 seconds. It also has some other abilities like transfer, and penetration through defensive abilities. 

Without it, Issei would be a normal human. And with that one headache will be over for Zero.

He didn't just remove that boosted gear from issei but he could also use that to power himself up. And he planned to turn ddraig's soul into energy as Zero didn't want any guy watching him from inside.

That will help him to increase his level more and he could also get the boosted gear. Which is, 2 birds in one stone. And Zero didn't decide what to do with Vali yet. But he knows he will also get rid of him in the future. Having these guys will only make more trouble for himself

 And he doesn't care about what will happen if he saves Akeno and Shuri from the attack. Even if something becomes unexpected in the future if he has power and faces it using his brain he believes that it's not a big problem.

He also read some fanfictions in his previous life about letting shuri die and watching Akeno become a devil, as the MC wants everything to be according to the plot. Or save shuri but let Akeno be a devil. The most retarded thing there is that Shuri approves it. And Zero hates stories like that. Watching everything like a dummy.

Because of these reasons, he didn't stop his training even after reaching the satan class. Which is already quite strong in this world.

He continued to hunt fallen angels and devils while hiding his tracks as he didn't want any big guy from Underworld or Grigori to find him and become a pain in the ass.

 Zero collects energies from the dead devils and fallen angels to power himself up. He also continues to absorb mana from his room too. Zero used this short time to the fullest.

 After Zero finished his training Zero didn't forget to check his status.

 STATUS

[Status]

 [ Level: 23 Experience: 266000 / 290000

 Race: High Human

 Age: 18

 Strength: 73

 Agility: 74

 Speed: 74

 Endurance: 73

 Charisma (Charm): 77

 Intelligence: 86

 HP: 4500/4500

 Mana: 6300/6300

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 Innate ability:

 1. Access to every energy

 2. Instant understanding of    (Techniques, energy, concepts)

 3. Absolute control over souls

 Techniques / Skills :

Master-level Creation 

Grand Master-level Primal Scent 

Master- Level Detect 

Energy script 

Heaven splitting slash {Master-level}

Grand Master-level Dark stealth 

Teleportation

Master-level spaceward/barrier 

Absolute Aura Concealer

Instant control 

Empathy 

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 Inventory :

Tsumakari Muramasa

Some snacks

Drinks

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 After seeing his status Zero smiled in satisfaction. He's satisfied with his short training.

 Time passed as  Zero felt a danger signal from the direction of the shrine where Shuri and Akeno were. Without wasting any time he headed straight toward it.

In the forest beneath the ruined Shrine, some could see a woman and a child desperately running from some guys who are attacking them from behind.

The duo continues to flee as the attackers are getting closer to them.

Akeno's POV 

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 Mother: Run fast Akeno...!!!  I'll try to buy some time for you, 

 she screamed at her daughter as she's continuously praying in her heart for someone to help them.

 Akeno: I don't want mom, I don't want to be separated from you sniff sniff. 

"Zero brothers please help us" she began to think about him as he's the only person she is familiar with after her mother.

Mob A: Give up shuri. I will kill you painlessly also with that thing. (Akeno) 

 Mob B: Yes surrender shuri we will kill you quickly !!  Of course..now I see you..you're somewhat beautiful too even after having that thing.

 Shuri: Why are you guys doing this! I don't have any relation with your clan anymore as I have cut off my family ties. why do you still want to kill us?

Mob B: You guys are a disgrace to our Himejima clan. We lost our name the moment you, who's important to the clan, had a relationship with a fallen. It's not that you even dare give birth to that abomination. We need to clean you to clear our name.

 Shuri who heard this immediately panicked, and said to Akeno

 Shuri: Hurry up Akeno, I'll catch up later dear.

" I'm Sorry Akeno"

 Akeno: Mom is lying.. sniff sniff they will kill you.sniff sniff.  I don't want to part with you mom.

"Please someone helps us"

 Shuri: Trust me akeno, please run. Shuri continues to urge with teary eyes.

 With her mother's urging, Akeno finally couldn't bear it anymore as she turned and began to run, her eyes filled with despair.

She tripped over with her little foot before she could run any further. As she began to fall, Akeno felt some hand on her shoulder. She began to panic and thought someone caught her. Akeno began to look at the person who caught her meekly.

 She was surprised to see the person in front of her. In front of her is a handsome young man but Akeno knows who that young man is. When she looks at him, Akeno can see the burning anger in his eyes. Seeing his face, Akeno realized that this was Zero big brothers, that she had been thinking about the whole time when she and her mother got attacked by the bad guys. (A/N: comment if I need to change the word "brother" with onii~chan btw)

POV ends.

 Akeno: Brother Zero sniff sniff please save mom sniff sniff, don't let mom die, sniff sniff.

 Zero: no problem Akeno, Big brother will take care of everything. 

Said Zero while patting Akeno's head to calm her down. 

Zero: Come here, let's save your mother. As he reached out for her in a hug. And stop crying or as you won't be cute anymore if you continue to cry. 

Said Zero as he hugged her

 Akeno, who saw this, immediately went into Zero's embrace. As she felt safe in his embrace. It's the same feeling she gets with her mother but this somewhat feels more special for her.

Then they quickly headed towards shuri.

Meanwhile with shuri

Shuri's POV

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 Shuri, who didn't know anything about this, could only surrender to her fate.

 "Why is my life so bitter...what did I do to deserve all of this? I could only hope that  Akeno would survive and have a better life."

Because right now she knows, she will die today. And the person in front of her who's  from Himejima's clan will cut her down with his sword, she closed her  eyes and prepared for whatever will happen next then began to murmur  in a desperate voice

 Shuri: I'm sorry Akeno. As a mother, I wish you good health, my dear daughter. I'm sorry that mother could no longer accompany you...sniff sniff

 But even after some time,  she realized that nothing happened. She began to open her eyes slowly to realize that there was a pool of blood in front of her.

 And she could see a handsome young man with silver hair with a blood-stained sword in his hand, seeing this more clearly she knew who this young man was. This is the youth who filled her lonely heart. She didn't even realize that he had become a part of her life with Akeno until now.

 Then, in front of shuri, she heard the sound of her daughter running towards her

 Akeno: Mom, mom no need to cry I'll be right here with you with your brother. 

 She continues to run toward her mom as she reaches out to hug her.

 Shuri, who saw this, began to cry and hugged her daughter tightly as she's afraid that this was all a hallucination.

 Then she heard a voice come from in front of her.

 Zero: Okay, okay. Stop crying Akeno, big brother will take care of the bad guys who hurt both of you.

 And shuri~san please wait behind and at a  little distance from me, we will talk later after this is over.

 Zero spoke while looking at the mother and daughter pair with a smile

 Shuri: B..but zero~san.this is dangerous!

 Zero: No buts, just wait and see, okay? As he looked at Shuri seriously.

 Shuri, who had never seen Zero so seriously could only look down and obey. she hoped that zero didn't become injured or something worse happens to him.

 Zero: well, here, here, don't worry too much, I'll show you a little what I can do. and it's nice to see you act like a little wife

 Seeing that Zero was still teasing her even in a situation like this, she could only blush from embarrassment and this also helped her to calm down a bit.

 Zero who saw it nodded with a smile. then said to Akeno,

 Zero:  Akeno, stay close to your mother okay?  Brother will be back soon.

Akeno: okay big brother... Please be careful, I'll be here with mom.

 Zero: Good girl, later brother will give you a gift.

 POV ends.