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Anos and Ryoumei were staring at the gigantic castle in front of them with no expression, just an emotionless smile without any motive
Sasha: imposible, how did they get here so fast? Did they just use gatom...? Well, it doesn't matter either way, let's show them there's a difference between audacity and recklessness
Ryoumei: I wouldn't be so sure about that
At Ryoumei's voice Sasha and the rest of the team was startled, as they were communicating via leaks the whole time
Random: Sasha-sama, they Can hear our leaks
Sasha: but how...?
Anos: your magic code for leaks is too flimsy, almost begging for being intercepted
Sasha: ...it doesn't matter, they're only two of them, they won't be able to siege a castle made by such a large force,
Back with Anos and Ryoumei they kept staring at the castle, Ryoumei puts a hand over the castle, protected with a magic barrier
Sasha: it's no use, the castle has a strong anti-magic barrier
Ryoumei: ...such a lightweight castle
Anos: indeed, if they just focus on magic then they clearly don't know anything about battle
Ryoumei: well, that can be good too, but guess this is not the time for that huh?
Ryoumei grabbed the edge of the castle and grasped it with his hand, lifting the castle upwards
Royal: impossible... he's lifting up the entire castle...
Sasha: no way, how does he have this much strength?
Ryoumei: it's just a difference in potential- he said while throwing the castle to the air, and then catching it with one hand and started spinning it like a basketball
Ryoumei: hey Anos, could you move like ten or twenty miles ahead?
Anos: sure, why?
Ryoumei: trust me
Anos: alright...
Anos teleported with gatom ten miles to the side
Ryoumei: here, catch!- he said throwing the entire castle to Anos
Anos: so this is what you meant with "playing catch" huh? Well guess it's entertaining in a way
Anos catched the castle with his hand and started spinning it too
Anos: here, back to you- he said throwing the castle back, only for Ryoumei to catch it again
Ryoumei: I could do this all day
Meanwhile inside the castle the royals were having a hard time trying not to die. Going from one way to another, at the point where it could actually be funny
Ryoumei: alright, I think we played a little bit too much...- he said while taking the castle with one hand
Ryoumei: you better hold on, or else you'll probably die- he said while throwing the castle away
Anos then used gatom to go to where Ryoumei is
Anos: you held back right?
Ryoumei: of course I did, look, they're still alive aren't they?
Back with Sasha the castle was on a pretty bad state, Sasha and her team slightly injured due to the impact
Sasha: ...we'll use Jio Graze
Royal: but Sasha-sama, the success rate is very low, if we fail...
Sasha: this is not the time to doubt! Acknowledge the enemy's power. If we don't use the strongest fire magic we won't defeat Anos Voldigoad and Ryoumei Shinari
The royals one by one were standing side by side with Sasha in the middle
Sasha: You didn't come to this academy just to be defeated here right? Show me your best magic! Let's show that mongrel the pride of a royal!
Back with Anos and Ryoumei they were silently watching over Sasha's team from the distance
Anos: it's a waste to have her as an enemy
Ryoumei: I agree, Jio Graze requires a lot of studying to be able to use it. In this week she was able to use it with a group, huh?
Anos: we could be looking at a genius, or...
Ryoumei: I was thinking the same thing
On Sasha's edge an enormous canon formed from a magic circle, on the center Sasha and her team were preparing to use Jio Graze
Sasha: I'll be using your power everyone!
Royal: Sasha-sama!
Royal: let's show them!
The canon was ready and so Sasha activated the demon eyes of destruction
Sasha: here we go! Jio Graze!
The canon shot a gigantic fireball that burned its path to where Anos and Ryoumei were standing
Ryoumei: not bad, let's test it
Ryoumei raised a finger and shot a small fire spark that flew directly to the fireball, destroying it completely
Sasha: they got cancelled?!
Royal: Sasha-sama, the other one is still going
The little flame was still going on to its target without stopping
Sasha: everyone, pull back!
Several anti magic layers were created to stop the magic but they were all destroyed. The castle along with all the royals were completely destroyed by the flame
Anos and Ryoumei used gatom to reach Sasha, who was kneeling on the floor
Sasha: how can you use gio graze on your own...?
Ryoumei: eh...
Anos and Ryoumei bursted in laughter
Sasha: eh? What's so funny?!
Ryoumei: oh nothing, it's just that it wasn't gio graze what I used, it was grega
Sasha: wha... you destroyed my gio graze with the lowest grade spell...
Ryoumei: I told you didn't I? It's a question of potential
Anos: as expected, it's a huge difference in power, remember our pact?
Sasha: tch, die!
Anos: I refuse
They both clash with eyes of destruction active, Anos obviously winning
Sasha: then just kill me!
Anos: you're really stubborn aren't you? Just be my subordinate
Sasha: I will never forget this humiliation, someday I will become stronger and kill both of you!
Anos: hah, I'm telling you Sasha, if there was anything able to make us die we would've died a long time ago
Misha then approaches Sasha
Misha: Sasha, you're hurt
Sasha: Im okay, this is nothing
Sasha stands up and cleans her clothes
Sasha: alright, it's not that I can break our zect, but remember, this is just a pact, I haven't sold you my soul or anything
Anos: don't worry, I know
Anos, Misha and Ryoumei look at each other with a sense of accomplishment
Sasha: eh, so you did this for your friend, how kind of you
Anos: that wasn't the only reason
Sasha: then what was it?
Anos: it's because your eyes were beautiful
Sasha immediately blushed and activated the eyes of destruction
Anos: they hide a lot of magic power, I've never seen eyes so beautiful, hey are you listening?
Sasha: ...I didn't hear you, baka
Ryoumei: Anos... were you just... flirting with a girl?
Anos: hmm? It's not like that, you know what I mean
Ryoumei: yeah, maybe you don't even know how to flirt
Anos: now that's just rude
Ryoumei: well, you did bend things to your will by force 2000 years ago, so...
Anos: that's taking it too far
Ryoumei: really? Sorry
Sasha: what's with those two...?
Misha: they're like brothers, I think
Sasha: by the way you two, you used gatom back then right? How were you able to use it? It was lost long ago, is there a trick?
Ryoumei: ho, so she's interested in it huh?
Anos: I see, so that's her weak point
Anos and Ryoumei grinned and gave each other a slight nod
Sasha: stop whispering back there and tell me already
Ryoumei: we would, but oh look at the time, it's getting late
Anos: we're going to my place to have dinner, how about you come with us?
Sasha: I refuse, I don't want to go eat with a doll and two misfits
Ryoumei: oh really? That's too bad, we were going to talk about mythical age magic on the way there, well there's no way around it
Sasha: grrr alright, I'll go with you
Anos: that was easy
Ryoumei: I guess she really wants to kno
Sasha: shut up! I'm going just so that you can tell me about gatom, so let's go already
After the exam they all went to Anos' place
Izabella: amazing Anos-Chan, with only one month you already defeated your bigger friends, tonight we'll be eating a feast- she said while hugging Anos
Anos: yeah... also, I brought someone over today again
Izabella: oh Misha-Chan welcome
Along with Misha, Sasha enters the house
Sasha: good evening, my name is Sasha Necron, pleased to make your acquaintance
Izabella: A-A-Anos-chan has... Anos-chan has brought home wife number two!!!
Once again Anos' father comes out from the back of the building
Gusta: what is that?! Anos, even your father couldn't take home two...
Sasha: what's this...?
Anos: my family
Ryoumei: jajaja you certainly have a nice family now, Anos
Anos: that reminds me Ryo, what about your family?
Ryoumei: oh they're fine, I brought them here just like you did
Anos: ho? You should invite us one of this days
Ryoumei: I'll make sure I do then
And so the group ate mushroom gratin again. Anos' parents were laughing, Anos and Ryoumei were discussing for something without importance, Misha was smiling and so was Sasha
When the dinner ended, Misha and Sasha were waiting for Anos and Ryoumei outside the house
Sasha: hey Misha, do you by chance like Ryoumei?
Misha: I do
Sasha was surprised by the quick response
Sasha: huh? What do you like about him?
Misha: he's kind and friendly
Sasha: really? In the exam he was evil incarnated
Misha: how about you Sasha? Do you like Anos?
Sasha: huh??? W-what are you talking about? There's no way I would...
Sasha was red as a tomato
Sasha: but... he must be crazy to think my eyes are beautiful, they're magic eyes that destroy everything in sight
Sasha: but, you were just like him
Misha: just like Anos?
Sasha: yeah, when I couldn't control my demon eyes of destruction and were isolated from the outside you stayed with me and smiled
Sasha: thanks to you I stopped hurting people without wanting to
Misha: you really worked hard
Sasha: Misha, I'm just going to say this once, I'm sorry, would you forgive me?
Misha: ...I'm not mad
Sasha again was startled but happy for the response
Sasha: I see...
After a while Anos and Ryoumei got out of the house as well, debating about something as usual
Ryoumei: sorry to keep you two waiting
Anos: yeah, a certain someone didn't want to let go a subject
Ryoumei: so you're blaming me??? *sighs* it doesn't matter, the thing is we got mushroom gratin for both of you
Ryoumei holds a basket full of mushroom gratin, seems like it could feed an entire family
Sasha: how much is in there...?
Ryoumei: well it's for the three of us, if you don't want that much of it I can take some to my family
Sasha: eh? That's quite considerate for a mongrel, we'll take it
Anos: well, it's being a long day, we'll take you both home
Sasha: AH! Wait a second! You still haven't told me about gatom at all!
Ryoumei: ah... I totally forgot, jajaja
Ryoumei laughed while Sasha was mad
Sasha: now there's no excuse, you need to tell me about it
Anos: well, how about we show it to you then?
Sasha: show it to me...?
Ryoumei immediately figured what Anos was trying to do and played along
Ryoumei: yeah, we'll take you home using gatom, easy for everyone right?
Sasha: ...I guess that would be ok
Ryoumei: alright, everyone take each other's hands
Sasha: eh? Is this necessary?
Anos: of course, how are we going to teleport together if not?
Sasha was denying for a moment but then accepted
Sasha: ...alright, I'll do it
Misha took Ryoumei's hand and Anos took Sasha's
Ryoumei: alright, you two are missing. Sasha, take Misha's hand
Sasha: what? Why? Couldn't you just teleport us one each?
Ryoumei: don't question it, that's just how it works
Sasha looked confused, but after a while Misha took Sasha's hand and looked at her with a smile. Sasha was nervous but without much thought accepted the gesture and took Misha's hand as well
Ryoumei: good, that's better- he said while smiling
Sasha: yeah, yeah, just teleport us already
Ryoumei: jaja, alright, alright
After a second a magic circle appeared in the floor
Ryoumei and Anos: gatom
Gatom was activated and they appeared outside Misha's and Sasha's house
Sasha: eh, so that's how gatom works eh? It was worth the while
Ryoumei: glad you liked it, now if you excuse me I'll be going home, my family will be worried
Anos: haha, I see you look after your family too
Ryoumei: of course I do, I didn't have any family back in the mythical age, so it's quite nice to have people to look after you
Anos: I know that feeling, it's good to see you're enjoying yourself in this era
Ryoumei: yeah, likewise friend
They fist bumped before Ryoumei turned to look at the sisters
Ryoumei: take care, you two- he said as he waved his hand
Misha: you too, see you tomorrow
Sasha: yeah, likewise
Ryoumei then turned around and used gatom to go home, leaving Anos with Misha and Sasha
Sasha: well, I guess this is it for today, you should be going back too
Anos: yeah, I'll be heading home as well
Misha: see you tomorrow
Misha passed alongside Anos and whispered to his ear
Misha: thank you for helping me get along with Sasha- she whispered
Anos: it's nothing, if anything I'm glad you two are getting along- he whispered
Misha continued walking until she entered the house, leaving Anos and Sasha alone
Anos: what's wrong?
Sasha: nothing, I just wanted to thank you, I got to reconcile with Misha today thanks to you and Ryoumei
Anos: don't worry about it, it was nothing
Sasha: not at all, you're the only mad guy who would ask me to be his subordinate
A moment of silence ruled, then Sasha spoke once again
Sasha: hey, Anos, can I ask you a question?
Anos: sure, go ahead
Sasha: what would you do if your fate was set in stone?
Anos: well if it wasn't important I wouldn't care and would leave it like that, but if it was important I would simply change it
Sasha: do you think fate can be changed?
Anos then had a lot of memories flashing to him, memories of his time with Ryoumei, times in which they went from common demons to demon kings and strived for an unattainable peace
-somewhere in the past-
Anos and Ryoumei were standing in front of a graveyard, looking at the fallen warriors that followed them
Anos: Ryo... No matter how much we fight, how strong we get, how long it takes, peace is something so close yet so far at the same time
Ryoumei: yeah, it can seem like it sometimes, but we need to keep fighting, for the sake of everyone who fell in battle following that ideal
Anos: I know, but... it's like fate itself is getting in the way
Ryoumei: fate huh? Militia once said something like that
Anos: militia? What did she say?
Ryoumei: she said that fate is cruel, as it's determined by the gods who don't give a damn about people, fate itself is a cruel concept that shapes the world in injustice
Ryoumei closed his eyes just to open them once again with determination
Ryoumei: I made a promise to her, I promised that if fate is against the world and the peace it desires then I would destroy such fate
Anos: Ryo...
Ryoumei: so, until that happens, we need to keep fighting, someday I'm sure we'll be able to destroy such fate
Anos: yeah, Im sure of it
-present day-
Anos opened his eyes after his flashback and said with confidence
Anos: of course, it's really easy, you just need to destroy such fate
Sasha: huh? Are you crazy? Do you think you can destroy fate?
Anos: I don't think so, I know it
Sasha looked at him surprised
Sasha: hey, come here one second
Anos: I refuse
Sasha: huh? Why would you refuse?
Anos: I don't like to be ordered around
Sasha: oh you're so... guh. Can you please come here?
Anos: sure thing
Anos approached Sasha (yes, approaching is a jojo reference), then Sasha grabbed him and got closer to his face
Anos: what are you...?
Sasha without a moment of hesitation kissed Anos. Anos, of course, immediately used leaks to read Sasha's mind, it's not the first time one has tried to poison someone using a kiss
Sasha: "I kissed him... that was my first kiss eh?"
Anos didn't find anything suspicious so he let her be
Anos: "nothing seems to be off, but I got a weird feeling. I'll talk it with Ryo, maybe he'll have an idea, or maybe I'm just being paranoid..."
Sasha: j-just to let you know that was a friend kiss, nothing more! But, I haven't kissed anyone in my life so...
Anos: I see, I received something valuable then, thank you
Sasha's demon eyes of destruction activated as she looked away embarrassed
Sasha: ...you're a weird mongrel
Anos: well if that was everything I'll be going home
Sasha: yeah, see you tomorrow
Anos used gatom to return to his house, leaving Sasha with one last thought that went through his leaks
Sasha: "hey Anos, you know, Im glad I got to meet you"
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Hello everyone, I've seen that a couple of people wanted me to continue the story, so here I am. Sorry I took so long, life's been tough lately, but Im back (for now, I think)
Thank you for reading and Im glad you're enjoying the story. I'll be posting a new part soon, or maybe late, who knows?
See you next chapter :)
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