Gorou Hyoudou POV
"Come on Yuuma!"
"How about that ride, Itsuki!"
"You two be careful okay?" Kazumi shouted.
" "Okay!" " They both replied.
"I'll go with them." Akeno said and walked to them.
"Me too." Rias followed them
"Anything you want to do, Asia?"
"I... I don't know, I've never been to a place like this."
"Then let's..." Kazumi then left with Asia.
"Thank you for inviting us." Shuri-san bowed her head.
"Oh, don't worry about it. You're like family to us." My wife replied, "That isn't far off the truth, isn't it?"
"It isn't."
"Are you going to try any rides?" I asked.
"We aren't. Because when you're part of the supernatural, every ride seems boring in comparison." Barakiel answered. He might seem cold but he's a good person. He's just like me, a father so there's things we discuss.
"But we'll try a few cafes and spend time together. What about you two?" His wife asked.
"We'll be doing the same. Maybe have some fun at the rides and relive some of our moments together."
"That sounds wonderful! Shall we go, dear?"
"Let's go." Shuri-san took her husband away.
"So, where do you want to start?" I asked my lovely wife.
"How about..."
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Kazumi POV
"Wow... So high!"
Asia and I took the ferris wheel. While we had our moments flying, it's a new experience for Asia.
"Ahh look! Kaa-san and Tou-san!" She exclaimed.
"Let me see... Oh it is them." They're having their own fun I see.
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Yuuma POV
"Here's your prize, miss." The guy is literally going to burst out crying.
Itsuki kept winning and the guy's prizes are going to run out.
"Hey Itsuki, don't you think it's time to stop?" I whispered.
"Huh? Oh did I win too much? I was too focused, sorry." Itsuki took her prizes and gave some to the other kids. "Where's Akeno and Rias?"
"They went somewhere else."
"Okay, is there anything you want to play?"
"There's this stall that I saw..."
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Akeno POV
"Going to an amusement park is something I didn't expect." Rias remarked.
"Right? But we might as well have fun." I get her though, in a few days, the rating game will happen. The game that will decide the fate of Rias and us, her peerage, is having fun at an amusement park.
We did try to invite Kiba and Koneko but they declined.
"Yeah, let's not waste this day." This is a great opportunity to clear our minds.
"What should we try first?"
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Kazumi POV
It has been a few minutes since we split up. Asia and I are going to visit the Haunted House.
"Oh? Onii-chan, Asia-chan you're here as well?"
"Asia!"
"Yuuma!" Asia replied. Yuuma has this air around her... I don't how to explain it but she can be friendly pretty much to everyone.
"I wanted to try the attraction. How about you two?"
"I wanted to try as well. To see if it's scary." Yuuma replied.
"Me too! You remember when we were kids, I used to be scared of horror movies. Now though, I barely even get scared."
"Well we are apart of the supernatural, where magic and ghosts exists. But who knows, we might even encounter a real ghost inside."
"Now I'm even more excited to go in."
"Kazumi, do you know where Nee-san is?"
"They're about to arrive. She asked where we are so I messaged her about our location. She also said she bought cotton candies for us." Then a few minutes later, a voice called us out.
"There you guys are." Akeno with Rias said. They're both holding cotton candies.
"Nee-san, where's mine?" Yuuma asked.
"Here, give this to Itsuki." Akeno handed out the cotton candies she's holding.
"Here are yours and Asia's." Rias then handed out ours.
"Thank you!" Asia replied.
"You're welcome!" Rias smiled.
"So, should we go in?"
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Kazumi POV
So we did a little rock, paper scissors game yo determine the first two people who'll go in.
Akeno and Asia will go first.
Rias and Yuuma next.
Me and Itsuki last.
"Let's go, Asia."
"Okay!"
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Staff POV
Okay there's people coming in. I'll give them the scare of their life!
"Asia, how's Kazumi treating you?" A sister asking his brother's girlfriend? Gossip I see.
"Oh he's nice, he treats me well."
"You can say what you what Asia, it'll be our secret." I shouldn't be eavesdropping, should I.
"I always see Kazumi-san sad when he looks at me and then he'll smile at the next moment. He says it's nothing but I know it's because of Rafaela-san. She talked about their life growing up together and parting ways. But I also know Rafaela-san doesn't know what happened to their parents."
Wait, what happened? Did their parents die? Then she's not the sister but a friend?
"Can she hear you right now?" Huh? You're the only two people here...
"No, she can't. Right now, she's busy with learning the Elves' healing art to help the Moniyan people." Ah, chuunibyou. That explains it.
"I see."
"I just want them to be happy. Like how Kazumi made me happy." This is the perfect time to give them a scare!
"RAAAAAWWWWWRRRR!" My best jumpscare so far.
Why'd you two look at me like that... Oh well, my job is done! I got rid of the sad atmosphere.
"It's not really scary." The girl, who I assume Asia said.
"I think we should get out." Then her companion held her hand and left.
Maybe... Maybe I should quit?
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Staff POV
Another group is coming in. I hope they aren't the same as before.
"Hey, Rias. Can you tell me more about what happened to Onee-chan?"
Another juicy gossip?
"What exactly do you want to know?"
"How's she's been. Does she cry, was she angry, things like that."
"For starters, most of the time, she was expressionless. She didn't want to talk about it. It took quite a while before she could open up to me."
Another depressing story? Hmm... How about surprising them by suddenly appearing.
"Uh huh. What's next?"
"She did cry a lot in her sleep and nightmares are common for her. When she's angry, she pours her anger in training. Blasting up dummies and terrain."
"I see. Thank you."
"Need a tissue?" I offered, suddenly appearing out of nowhere.
"Thank you." The girl thanked and grabbed the tissue that I offered.
I watched as they left.
It was great that someone appreciated my efforts, makes me want to keep doing this job for a while.
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Staff POV
After that another duo appeared. Hopefully, I could finally scare someone this time.
"Hey Onii-chan." Siblings this time?
"Yeah?"
"Come here..." She then whispered something in her brother's ear...
"Itsuki, we're outside." I don't have a clue about what she said but something's telling me it isn't good...
"No one needs to know..."
"Can't you wait until tonight?"
"No!"
Are they going to have what I think they will?! Not on my watch!
"Boo!" I don't care if I don't scare them. They can't do it here!
"Is this supposed to be scary? Even kids are more scarier than this. My expectations were low but not this low. Onii-chan, we should get a refund."
Damn... Is this a sign for me to quit?
"Let's leave Onii-chan. I thought this was a horror house full spooky ghosts but it was a horror house that's so bad, it's scary. In fact, we should never come here again." Then they left... I don't know what to feel... This is it, I'll quit...
Wait... Aren't they siblings? But they're going to do that? Maybe mom was right... I shouldn't have taken this job...
*RING RING*
"Hey boss, can I quit?"
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Kazumi POV
Eventually, we got home. But the guy at the horror house... I don't think he'll recover.
There's a few days until the Rating Game so I need to do one final preparation. I'm going to change a lot of things.
Lifebane's passive will be changed. Instead of slowing down the regeneration, it will negate regeneration for 5 seconds.
Why did I do this? Well because the game is different than reality.
While it did slow down regeneration, I tested it on myself, it wasn't really the best when fighting with high regen enemies.
Next, giving them the boots or shoes. It's a tier two item so it wouldn't take up much space in their souls.
Swift Boots for Kiba, Demon Shoes for Akeno, Arcane Boots for Rias, and Tough Boots for Koneko.
Swift Boots for faster attack speed, Demon Shoes for Demonic Power regen, Arcane Boots for Magic Penetration, and Tough Boots for Magic Defense.
And I also gave Yuuma and Asia boots so they don't feel left out.
Arcane for Yuuma and Demon for Asia... Should I even give Asia Demon Shoes?
[How about rework it? An item special for her?]
Wouldn't that cause more problems?
[It wouldn't be much different, it's just the same item but with different purpose. Demon Shoes for Demonic Power and Holy Shoes for holy power.]
I see. Thanks, Rie.
[You're welcome, Kazumi-sama.]
And so, Holy shoes for Asia.
What else... Training?
Devil magic is cool and all but I don't see the point using it right now. I can use magic but it's nowhere near as strong as my fighter form.
But maybe I can do some cool magic tricks with it.
Anyway, I'll be giving a list of items, their functions and our stats to Rias. I also have to alter them because she won't understand what it means. But before I do I should give them their new items and update their items one last time.
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Rias POV
"Rias, here's the list of the Items and their functions. Also, your and the peerage's classification." Kazumi handed me a list.
I analyzed it and took note of each item.
– Peerage Names and Items
Kazumi
- Corrosion Scythe
Unique Passive - Corrosive: Each time a Basic Attack deals damage to enemies reduces the target's Movement Speed and slows them down.
-Demon Hunter Sword
Unique Passive - Hunt: Deals more damage against enemies who are demonic in nature.
Unique Passive - Devour: Basic attacks grants self-heal and increases attack speed.
-Sea Halberd
Unique Passive - Lifebane: Upon dealing damage to the target, negates regeneration for 5s.
Unique Passive - Punish: Increase damage against enemy heroes with regenerative powers.
Akeno
- Genius Wand
Unique Passive - Magic: Dealing damage to enemy heroes will reduce their Magic Defense.
- Glowing Wand
Unique Passive - Scorch: Continous damage against enemies.
Unique Passive - Lifebane: Upon dealing damage to the target, negates regeneration for 5s.
- Demon Shoes
Unique Passive - Mysticism: Regens Demonic Power.
Rias
- Blood Wings
Unique Passive - Guard: Gains a barrier that will regenerate 20 seconds after being damaged. The barrier also grants 30 Movement Speed while it lasts and increases movement speed for 1 second after it breaks.
- Concentrated Energy
Unique Passive - Recharge: Increases Magic Power after dealing damage. It will also heal the user if they continue to damage the enemy.
- Arcane Boots
Unique Passive - Bypass : Increases your magic damage.
Koneko
- Sea Halberd
Unique Passive - Lifebane: Upon dealing damage to the target, negates regeneration for 5s.
Unique Passive - Punish: Increase damage against enemy heroes with regenerative powers.
- Radiant Armor
Unique Passive - Holy Blessing: Taking Magic Damage grants Magic Damage Reduction.
- Tough Boots
Unique Passive - Fortitude: Increases defense from physical and magic damage.
Kiba
- Demon Hunter Sword
Unique Passive - Hunt: Deals more damage against enemies who are demonic in nature.
Unique Passive - Devour: Basic attacks grants self-heal and increases attack speed.
- Wind Talker
Unique Passive - Typhoon: Increases movement speed, attack speed and basic attacks has a chance to hit multiple enemies.
- Swift Boots
Unique Passive - Blitz: Increases attack speed.
Evaluation -
Kazumi
Fighter
Chase/Burst
Akeno
Mage
Burst/Poke
Rias
Mage
Damage/Control
Kiba
Figter/Assassin
Chase/Burst
Koneko
Fighter/Tank
Crowd Control/Damage
"Question, Kazumi." I asked. There's something about this that I'm really curious about.
"Shoot." I took that as a yes.
"I heard from Akeno that you gave Koneko, this Sea Halberd way before we had a rating game against riser."
"I know where you're going at, but go on."
"So I want to know, is it purely coincidental or you already knew?"
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And that's it. Next chapter is the Rating Game.
The two other side chapters should be coming after this.
There's not really much to discuss.
Oh yeah! I got Artoria Ruler!