Synopsis
A reboot of the quest that marked the start of my obsession with the Chaos Gacha, going to do my best to take best of the old and rehash it with knowledge of the New.
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"Hmm Hmmm, Hmmm Hmm Hmm." Humming a tune as I knead the bread before me I attempt to drown out the noise of gunshots a little more, the tv playing the news helping. My bakery might not be set in the worst area of Daten but no where in Daten is completely safe or crime free. Shaping the dough out into long strands I start to shape it into what I want and set them on an oven tray, out of the corner of my eye I can clock the news changing to cover the latest ghost. The creature some kind of spider monsters screaming as it tries to web up the angels.
"Hmm, another day another ghost." It says something that seeing a monster straight out of a horror movie just doesn't shock me anymore. Sure most don't have massive body counts but one wrong move and you're a smear on the pavement, normal people nothing but unacknowledged speed bumps to the things
[Host selected, Congrats on being given the Chaos Gacha.]
I freeze at the shout out and eye the door, judging the distance. If this is a ghost running is the best option, the word host painting a horrible picture in my mind. Shit can't just run, have to turn off the oven first before I go then run.
[Host has been selected at random from among an infinite number of worlds. Congratulations on your luck. Granting host 3 Gold Tickets to begin with do to the dangers of this world.
[Sharpen] - |Rare Ability| - Allows you to sharpen objects you care touching, you can sharpen a blade until its blade is monomolecular or you can swing air and sharpen it to create razor sharp winds.
[Provocative] - |Uncommon Trait| - You are very good at getting under people's skin, whether it is angering them or breaking their mask of stoicism with a joke or a flirty remark. It is harder for people to keep their composure around you.
[Whip of Ecstasy] - |Uncommon Item| - A supernaturally durable whip that, when striking an opponent, does not deal any harm beyond superficial levels; instead, it converts all of the damage it would have done to the target otherwise if it were a normal whip into sexual pleasure.]
I blink as I take in a change, my mind going back to several conversations, arguments more likely, and noting the several comments I could have used. Picking up a butter knife I hold it up and watch as energy flashes along it as it, pressing it down into the cutting board slightly and looking at the new etch it creates. Then finally with a thought the whip appears in my hand and I look it over for a second before setting it to the side.
Right can focus on a force from beyond connecting to me later, time to finish up the day's prep now.
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"Thank you for coming, have a nice day." Another satisfied customer heads out the door and I note the time and flip the sign to closed while locking the door, pulling out some dough to set to the side and let it rise for the night I head upstairs and start heating up a can of soup. The sounds of violence picking up as the dark of the night begins to deepen even as lights begin to come on in droves.
Alright given that I'm living in a ghost infested city with massive crime rate trying to get stronger and pick up some stuff via this gacha isn't a bad idea. Despite being in a half-decent area with a group of hobos that are willing to step in if needed in exchange for day-olds one bad day can take it all away, my eye's going to a picture on the wall at that thought. The information on the Gacha that got shot into my brain with the first rolls made it clear that performing feats would allow me to get more. Question is what can I do at the moment?
I eye the whip as I have my dinner and realize I have no idea how to use it, yeah it wouldn't be useful to harm people but it looks painful enough that if I can put up a good showing with it people will probably back off, I'd like not having another gun pulled on me if I can help it. Also I feel like knowing how to use something I own is just common sense. As for other feats, maybe the if I do a good enough job cooking… hmm tomorrow is donut day isn't it and I had a new recipe to try.
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Pull the donuts out of the oven and on goes the icing, not too much or it's practically all sugar. Not to little or the opposite is true, have to hit that sweet spot for the best consistency. Leaving them to cool I go pass out the day olds before coming back in and setting the warm but not blistering donuts in the display case and flipping the sign to … huh.
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Not often she gets here this early but Stocking is one of my best customers so she does come every once in a while.
"Morning Stocking, what has you up so early?" Stocking comes on in and walks over to one the three tables I have set up for people to eat at if they want and she collapses in her seat.
"Had to hunt a ghost down since midnight, one of those annoying fuckers that likes to run. I need sweets after all that." Laughing I put together a platter of donuts for her, and in the portions I've seen her devour, and set it before her.
"I'll get a pot of tea brewing for my favorite customer. Here's hoping you'll find those donuts as sweet as you." The words slip out without thought and I note Stocking giving me a look as I turn around, a faint blush on her cheeks. Huh, guess the trait's kicking in.
"HMMM!!!!" I turn around at the noise and take in Stocking's face as she chews.
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[Achieve the Legendary Food-gasm: Bronze Skill Ticket
[Adept Kama Sutra] - |Rare Skill| - You are very talented in the carnal art, being able to spot signs of arousal and attraction, in addition, you instinctively know how to pleasure your partner in bed and be a very pleasant recipient, enhancing pleasure for both of you.]
I honestly have no words for this, partially because I can now pick up the fact that Stocking's thighs are clenched as she devours her donut and … okay I'd have noted the finger licking beforehand on my own.
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Stocking hangs around, clearly willing to savor each donut for as long as she can, my new knowledge letting me spot how her arousal only grows as she eats. Still she keeps up conversation with me incredibly well, filling me in on the movie she and her sister are starring in.
"So you'll shine even brighter then, hope you'll still be willing to slum it down here with me." Another blush and Stocking sips her tea before replying.
"Oh no you'll always be my favorite baker." I feel a surge of pride at that and start the process of closing down. Today is a half-day for the bakery, it usually is so I can either work on large orders or take as break depending on how it everything lines up, I don't try to shoo Stocking out though, letting her take her time.
"So what do you have planned for today?" I finish turning a couple of machines off and turn back to face her.
"Oh well I found this and figured I should know how to properly use it." I hold up the whip, acting like I pulled it from under the counter. I can see Stocking's eyes narrow and hear the gulp.
"Oh, didn't know you were into that." I shrug and place it on the counter, taking in every little detail I can now pick up on how her arousal has skyrocketed.
"Yeah thing is I know how to use it but don't have any real practice with it. You wouldn't happen to know anyone that could give me a hand with that would you? Whip Instructors sound kind of specialized and I know you're all over the place so …" I trail off and Stocking stares at me, seemingly calculating something before a grin comes over her face.
"Oh I know how we can get you some experience. You have any orders you need filled?"
"No?"
"Good." I'm barely able to lock up before Stocking is dragging me into her vehicle and we're speeding away at terrifying speeds.
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Stocking eagerly drags me inside her place, dragging me up the stairs and kicking a green… I don't even know what it is, out of the way.
"Right please ignore any weird smells, they're Panty related and it's best not to ask but I have some candles in my room that block it all out." I don't commit just going with the flow at this moment as Stocking leads me into her room and locks the door. I blink as she shoots me a sultry look and then pulls her dress over her head.
"Alright then I think the … mmmh… the best way to see what you need to work on is to just have you show me what you got right now." Her underwear joins her dress on the ground leaving her in nothing but her signature stockings. My eyes trail over her as she walks over to a table and places her hands on it, sticking her ass out and giving me a burning gaze.
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"So then Baker Boy, lets see what we're working with."
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"AHH!!! OH FUCK YESSS!!!!!" Stocking cries out as I take another shot at her with the whip.
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"Still good Stocking?"
"Keep going!!"
'CRACK!'
"AHHH!!!" Kama Sutra lets me know how to use the whip for this, letting me take shots that get her ass jiggling and letting me know when to switch spots or keep focusing on one in particular. Stocking eagerly taking everything, only getting more excited when I listen to the gut instinct to use Sharpen on the whip.
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"AHHH!!!" Stocking cums from the last blow and her knees buckles, I watch the angel shake as her arousal drips down her thighs and she flips around, facing me as she clings to the table.
"Ah that was.. oh that was excellent, you really know what you're doing." Instinct and knowledge guide me and I flip the whip's handle in my grip to plant the butt of it under her chin.
"But you clearly don't." Stocking freezes as the leather handle buts against her and the quivering picks up. "I didn't give you permission to cum did I?" Hearts practically burst our of her eyes as she shakes her head.
"N..no sir."
"That's right, on your knees and try not to make the same mistake." Stocking obeys, sinking to her knees and then biting her lip as I lash out with the whip and crack it along her breasts.
"I love seeing where all the sweets you eat end up, feels good seeing what's at least partially my handiwork." The words are strange, the tone odd to me but Stocking clearly loves it as she pants harder with each crack of the whip and each insult I send her way.
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"Ahh, please let me cum sir! Fuck that's so good! Wanna cum so bad!!"
"Then earn it." Pulling my belt out and letting my pants drop my cock springs out, eager to be out of the confines after getting hard the moment Stocking offered herself to me. Stocking doesn't say a word, just crawling over and taking my cock into her mouth. Her finger's slipping down to stroke her sobbing pussy but never pushing her to an actual orgasm.
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[Approval Level 1 (51/50): Bronze Random Ticket
[Vorpan] - |Common Item| - Dead Cells - An unbreakable frying pan that can double as a very useful and practical cooking utensil. Strikes done with the Vorpan are slightly stronger than usual.]
I ignore the update in favor of focusing on the angel before me as she starts to push herself further down my cock.
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I don't let Stocking bring to me to full completion, trusting the my skill as it tells me to save it. Instead I let Stocking take the lead for a second and let her crawl onto her bed before reaching back and spreading her asscheeks to display her holes to me.
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"Ready whenever you are Sir." Grabbing her arms I slam forward into her, her body bending back in response and letting me get closer to her ear so that she can hear the command.
"Cum."
"AHHHHHH!!!!!!!"
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Stocking's eyes roll back as she shakes in my grip, every ounce of strength needed to hold her even slightly steady. All the while I keep pounding into her and savoring the feeling of her gripping my cock.
"Fuck your the best Stocking, I can't get enough of you."
"Neh!! Keep fucking me, keep going Baker Boy!!"
"AHHH!!!" Her pussy clenching around me as she cums again.
"Fuck can't keep holding it in, going to cum. Where shou…"
"INSIDE, INSIDE, SHOW ME HOW SKILLED YOU ARE AT CREAMPIES!!" With a groan I do just that, letting out my load into Stocking as she continues cumming on my cock.
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It takes everything I have but I manage to last four more rounds with Stocking, pounding into her from behind as she cries out for more. Yanking her hair, spanking her, reaching around to squeeze, twist, and yank on her nipples, all that and more and Stocking only cries out for more till she squeezes my last load.
"A..ah so full…"
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Stocking might be better off then me but I've clearly done enough to get her ready for a bit of rest. Letting her go she drops forward and I being to follow the aftercare guide that now exists in my head. Getting her stockings off and ribbon out of her hair. Wiping up the mess with a towel, confirming that her existence as an angel lets her heal quickly so the spots I whipped her are already starting to fade. Stocking says nothing as I do this, just watching me until I make to get off the bed. Then she latches onto me and pulls me into an embrace.
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"Hmm, nope. I think you earned the chance to say you've cuddled an angel."
"Pretty sure I've already accomplished something?" I let my hands roam over her body and feel her squirm in my arms.
"Not with Panty skanking it all over the place." A snort escapes my lips at that and I pull her closer.
"True, how about having a date with an angel."
"Hmm, not something I can say happens often."
"So are you free any time soon?"
"Mmh when I'm not throbbing I'll figure it out."
[Fuck Stocking Anarchy: Gold Familiar ticket
Get a date with Stocking Anarchy: Silver Random Ticket
[Mimikyu] - |Rare Familiar| - Pokemon - A mysterious entity hiding beneath a shabby costume of another Pokemon in hopes of being loved and accepted due to its real appearance under the disguise being a severe cognito hazard. Mimikyu is capable of creating and controlling shadow constructs to attack and defend.
[Harem King] - |Rare Trait| - You are a harem king to be, your preffered partners are more attracted to you and society as a whole does not see a problem with you having a harem. In addition, your partners do not mind you dating others either, they might still have their own problems but the concept of a harem isn't one of them]
[Persuasive] - |Uncommon Trait| - You are very persuasive, it is easier to make people see things from your perspective and get them to agree with you.
I take in the result as I slip into my home. Stocking having slipped me out behind her sister's back to prevent issues; Works for me given I need to do get a few things done for the bakery to ensure everything's ready for the next day open. That isn't hard to do and soon I have what I need ready, that gives me some time to start planning for my date, five days till Stocking is free to do so. The question is what should I plan for the date?
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Hmm, Stocking might have a favorite outfit but she does change it up quite a bit and my wardrobe could use an update. Yeah a shopping date doesn't sound so bad. Hmm before I forget better check out what this familiar is all about; a thought calls Mimikyu forth revealing …
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If anything ever happens to this little guy I will kill everyone in Daten and then myself.
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I stare at the book Mimikyu is handing me, actually hesitant to touch it. That book is a rare cookbook, only a dozen or so copies known. It's not in the best shape but it doesn't seem to be falling apart. Recipes in here are so rare because they aren't shared and this book predates the internet by a good fifty years or so but the stories still persist.
"Mimikyu, where did you get this."
"Mimi!" The creature mimes out what I think is it going to a dump …. and when I question that it just points at it's costume.
"One, I'll buy you extra cloth to repair your outfit if you ask. Two, thank you." I pet Mimikyu between the ears and it 'purrs' in response.
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This was a stupid idea, the site said I could get an education on ghosts here but it was clearly just a prank because this is an abandoned building.
"Well sorry for the waste of time little buddy, lets head ….." I trail off as something flashes by in the corner of my eye and Mimikyu starts shaking on my shoulder.
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"Hey what is it?" Mimikyu doesn't have to respond, the answer soon makes itself known.
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"$#!^@^"@%^$%#^@^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"MIMI!!!!" Mimikyu reacts first, tears gone and shadows lashing out at the apparition before us.
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"AGHHH!" The creature screams as the attack rips away at it's form, leaping up onto the ceiling and springing towards me even as something begins to leak from its body. Without thinking I call out the whip and lash out striking the ghost in the wound Mimikyu created.
"AHHH!!!!" The creature drops to the ground, spasming as a result and I hit it a few more times.
"M..Mo…MORE!!!" The cry still rips at my very core, sending shivers down my spine even as the feeling of death starts to lessen. Mimikyu lashes out once again while the creature is incapable of fighting back.
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The arms rend the ghost into pieces, everything dissolving away into nothing leaving just Mimikyu pressing itself against my leg as I collapse against a wall and breath heavily as the fact I'm alive catches up to me.
[Kill a ghost (dangerous): Gold Ability Ticket
[Seraph Tracers] - |Epic Ability| - Calamity Mod - "At the speed of heaven" Allows you to manifest Seraphic wings on your back, amplifying your speed and allowing you to freely fly at great speeds. In addition, for as long as the wings are manifest you are able to resist mundane environmental effects below Epic rank, allowing you to swim in lava, walk on water, walk through natural fire, ignore fall damage, breathe in space etc. The wings themselves are also superhumanly strong, being able to easily bisect people with a swipe and scale with your physical stats.]
Something about the ability just feels right, like it was meant to be. I slot it in and even unactivated the power it gives me lets me feel safe.
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"Well shit, never thought I'd see the day a human managed to take down a ghost that wasn't a little blob." The familiar voice hits my ears and I look up to see Panty Anarchy leaning over.
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"Yeah… I can't believe it myself. Kind of owe it to this little guy."
"Huh, feels like a ghost but not. Meh not my problem then, huh Stocking is more into the cute stuff then me but still you are too adorable not to wanna squeez. Come to Momma cutie."
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"Mimi!" Mimikyu welcomes the attention and I'm content to just sit and let him bask in it. That plan is interrupted a minute later when a sack drops down from above, phasing through the ceiling to land on my lap. A chink-chink sound of coins hitting one another coming from within. A wolfwhistle from Panty draws my attention back to Panty whose squatting down now.
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"Dang, that ghost must have been something to get you an actual sack of Heavens. Don't suppose I could offer you something for those? I wouldn't mind getting plowed into a mattress by you or if you want I can be the cowgirl riding the stud, eh?" Having learned enough via osmosis the offer doesn't surprise me but I'm pretty sure Stocking would kill me.
"Sorry, going to have to turn you down. I already have a date coming up." Panty looks shocked at me turning her down but snorts and stands up.
"Like that matters, well I don't want to spend any longer in this crappy-ass place so I'll put this on hold for now. If your date blows I'll be happy to blow you instead handsome." Panty walks off and I shake my head at the way this day has gone.
"Alright Mimikyu lets head back home… I'm comfort baking tonight."
"MIMI!!!!" Mimikyu cheers at the thought of extra sweets.
"Alright Mimikyu how does this look?"
"Mimi." Mimikyu gives me a thumbs up and then rushes into his little house I've made him in the living room of my apartment over the bakery. It's a modified dog house but with a little bed inside and bundles of cloth for him to use to fashion outfits. He clearly prefers the one he has but for repairs or a change he now has materials.
"Mimi…Mimi." Mimikyu wraps two shadowy arms around me and I laugh and pat him on the head.
"Yeah, now how about you play taste tester for me. Got a new idea for you to try."
"MIMI!!!!!"
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Adept Kama Sutra might give me skills and knowledge about BDSM but I know there's a lot more to it then just the bedroom. Stocking clearly has some interest in it beyond just getting tied up so it's probably best to have some idea about the community in Daten.
Thankfully what I do know lets me avoid the places made to sucker newbies and figure out the places that actually care about all facets. It's honestly rather educational all around, I even find a couple clubs that cater to the crowd and after passing a test to ensure I'm not talking out of my ass I'm let inside and handed a couple pamphlets to read at the bar.
"Well now this is a wonderful sight isn't it sister dear."
"Agreed Sister." I look up from a pamphlet focusing on aftercare recommendations and find two girls standing behind me. Huh thats… are these two demons or something?
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"What's so interesting about me?" Oh shit is this because I've got a date with Stocking? I've only heard of ghosts fighting the Anarchy sisters. The green-haired one answers.
"Oh it's just a pleasure to see someone so interested in learning the rules. Oh where are my manners, I'm Scanty Daemon and this is my darling sister Kneesocks Daemon."
"A pleasure, too often we see people acting like this is a no holds barred do what you will kind of thing. BUT ITS NOT!! Rules are sacred and must be obeyed!!" Scanty places a hand on Kneesocks arm and the blue-haired sister calms down. I'm doing so as well as I realize this isn't about to end with me getting jumped.
"Calm yourself sister."
"Thank you sister dear, so what has you interested in learning the rules for this…"
"Apron, Apron Baker. And I've got a date coming up with a girl that is into this stuff and while I have some knowledge a little more never hurts right." That gets a sheen or recognition in their eyes.
"Oh you were the one to cater the desserts for one of .. fathers functions. The creampuffs were to die for, they were practically sinful and good on you for taking the time to learn about her interests."
"Too true, and that cake was mouthwatering, a perfect amount of frosting to enhance the cake without overpowering it."
"Well thank you, honestly I don't see what's so hard about not smuthering a cake in frosting but too often …" I trail off but Kneesocks and Scanty take the seats on either side of me and nod their heads.
"Precisely, if I want frosting by itself I'd .. well I'd never want that honestly but you get the point." I snap my fingers at Scanty's remark and nod my head in her direction.
"Exactly!!" The next hour or so turns into something of a bitch-fest where I recall shitty customers who live on in infamy in my heart and they get to complain about their father … guy sounds like a creep honestly but they don't indicate they're in danger so I don't push and just let them complain. Still it's nice and the sister's clearly agree as they slip me a number before stepping into their limo.
"This was fun Apron, if we have time lets try to chat again."
"Agreed, see you around Scanty, Kneesocks." Both sisters wave me off as the window closes.
Huh, nicer then I thought demons would be… wonder if anymore are like them or if they're the black sheep of the bunch… or would it be white sheep?
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"Hey there Apron, ready to go." I lock the door behind me and walk over to Stocking, the angel sitting on her car's hood as she waits for me to finish.
"Yeah, thanks for driving. I don't really go around enough to see the need for a car."
"Meh can't blame you. Not like it's a big deal and I like driving anyway … Apron who is this." Stocking moves faster then I can follow and picks Mimikyu up from the ground beside me.
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"That's Mimikyu, and you're covering his face."
"Mimi." the cry is muffled and Stocking adjusts her grip letting her see Mimikyu's real eyes.
"Oh I'm sorry cutie, oh aren't you just adorable." Stocking pulls Mimikyu into a hug.
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"So how long have you had this little guy?"
"Couple days, helps that he's strong enough to handle ghosts. Saved my bacon a few days ago."
"What?!"
"Yeah I kind of fell for a scam or a trap that had me in a pretty terrifying ghost's lair but Mimikyu handled it, ran into your sister after it was all over. She was all over Mimikyu to."
"Are you saying Panty met this little guy before me… wait did she try to sleep with you?!" A tick mark appears on Stocking's head and I shake my head.
"She did but I turned her down, wasn't going to do that to you. I mean she flirted some but …" I don't not know how to continue this but Stocking seems happy and lets me stop.
"Alright then, hehe this is even better. So where we heading?"
"I was thinking we could hit the mall. I get to admire you in cute outfits, update my wardrobe and we enjoy a cheat meal of fast food."
"Oh that sounds good. Hop in and strap up." I'm pretty sure we broke a lot of traffic laws but I was too busy holding on for dear life to count.
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"Oh geez.." I wobble out of the car and Stocking chuckles.
"Clearly you don't drive much, that's honestly pretty basic for Daten traffic."
"That's only reinforcing my opinion."
"Hehe." Stocking giggles and takes my hand as we walk inside the mall, one of many in Daten but this one has the best security so less chance of pickpockets and the like. Stocking lets me go first, happy to give me opinions on different combinations and outfits. I leave with some good khaki pants and a few long-sleeved button up shirts to mix and match depending on the event. Stocking's options are more drawn out, going from store to store based on what she's looking for. From a more casual outfit in one place…
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… to a gothic dress in another, parasol included.
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Things took a turn when we went to a store that seemed to be specializing in uniforms.
"Stocking?" I have to question the odd choice but Stocking shoots me a grin and shoos me to a seat by the changing area.
"One second Apron." Sitting down with Mimikyu by my side I wait as Stocking grabs something, hiding it from view as she walks in, and changes into it.
"Alright then, what do you think?"
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I take in the sight and Stocking grins as she bends forward a little, her chest wiggling enough to show she's ditched the bra.
"Come on Apron, what do you think? Cute enough to be your girl at the register … boss." I shift my legs to keep my reaction from being too visible but Stocking catches it all the same. Not content to let her just win I stand up, making her look up at me as I take her chin.
"Well then if that's the way you want it I'll need to make sure you're ready for the job. Overnight training perhaps, of course if I'm not satisfied with the results there will be consequences." Stocking blushes in my grip, lips open to speak and …
"Mimi!" I blink as Mimikyu's cry draws our attention to him.
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"Oh Mimikyu." Stocking just bursts out laughing at the little creature and I'm soon joining her.
I do buy the hat for him though.
[Acquire Twenty-Five Heaven Coins: Bronze Item Ticket
[Prayer Beads] - |Common Item| - A sign of true devotion and faith, these silver beads on a string increase the power of Holy abilities and spells as well as faith-based abilities and one's connection to holy beings, so long as all beads are inside the anal cavity.
New Function Created Due to Divine Currency Being Detected.
Enhancement: spend Heaven Coins to further enhance items from the gacha.
Would you like to enhance your result?]
The ticket had come after Stocking dropped me off with the promise of another date when we could manage it and a kiss to seal the deal.
Well I was wondering what I was going to do with the Heaven Coins I had in my possession. I'm also pretty sure this is some kind of incentive created to get me to go seeking out ghosts to fight. Still I play around with the function and figure out the limitations.
Form has to be respected, I can't just turn the 'prayer beads' into a set of bracers or something like that. If I duplicate the item then the changes are applied to both of them. It looks like I can go back and enhance previous rolls but those have an additional cost added to them. Lastly changes have to be in theme, I could make the beads seal demons and sense Unholy energy because it meshed with the beads current function. I can't just take my frying pan for example and give it a gun mode or something like that.
Putting away my new clothes I get ready for bed, Mimikyu crawling into his own for the night, hat set down on top of his little room.
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"Alright then lets just slide these in and give it about an hour."
"Mimi." Mimikyu cries out as he pushes the oven door shut before hopping up on a counter and starting to whisk a bowl for me. Giving him a pat as I pass by I head up to the front. A few people waiting for me, to make orders and more trickle in as time goes by. All in all a good day with no crazy customers, karens, or people trying to pay me with monopoly money. I note the news reporting a particularly gruesome murder on the news then note the identity and lose interest, crime lord getting cut in half with an axe isn't concerning or surprising given Ghosts constantly comeback with grudges.
"Great job today Mimikyu, start shutting down the back like I told you." As Mimikyu starts doing that I make to flip the sign and lock the door but before I can someone walks in.
"Hey, I need something sweet after dealing with a bunch of idiots all day and It can't have chocolate in it. You got anything like that or is this one of those stupid bakeries that have the range of a teaspoon."
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Normally I don't serve people who walk in past closing time even if it's by a few seconds, strict times are one way I stay sane but in this case I decide to make an exception. Not because it's a hot girl but also the sheer levels of 'done with it' and exhaustion I can see in her eyes.
"Take a seat, I'll find something for you. Got anything in particular you do want or anything without chocolate good … sorry what's your name?" The girl looks surprised by my willingness but takes a seat.
"Uhh… Loona and anything's fine really, just want it sweet."
"Long day?"
"Oh you have no idea."
"Well I hate to see a frown on such a pretty face, give me a second to warm something up for you." Thankfully Mimikyu hasn't gotten to the oven's yet so it's simple to slide a tray in and let it heat up.
"Alright how many you want?" I call out up front and get a reply after a few seconds.
"I've got about fifty bucks, how much does that get me."
"Oh man you really need this, want to talk about it?" Loona pauses before speaking up.
"Right so I got adopted late and the guy … oh he's so fucking insane and overboard and it's too much. Like he treats me like I'm 6 or something and not like I grew up in the fucking pound." I blink at the word choices and scoot a couple more pastries on to the tray I'm about to bring her.
"And I also work for him and it.. fine I guess but the way he acts at work is almost worse then at home and honestly if the other option wasn't the streets I might consider leaving but right as I hit the brink he does something fantastic and I think I can handle it but then it starts all over again and…" She cuts off as I appear with the tray and I set it before her.
"Well sounds like he is trying at least and a roof over your head is always something to hold on to in this shithole of a city." The sound of an explosion rings out and neither of us flinches which says a lot.
"True and honestly I know I'm lucky.. fuck I'm really lucky but still. Oh and don't get me started on my coworkers; fatty and his wife. We get it you have a functioning relationship and love stop rubbing it in."
"Ahh, well I can't blame them for being happy but I get your point. Let's call this fifty even shall we." I get two fifteen's and bunch of fives in response. The flecks of blood on the bills should probably be concerning to most but honestly it's too common in Daten to raise any real concern.
I'll admit I have a certain amount of pride in my creations so I'm honestly fond of seeing peoples reactions to the first time they try it. Loona's was certainly one of the most positive.
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"Oh Satan this is good, hmmm!!" Loona's moans around a mouthful as she swallows and I watch as she gets aroused as she chomps down on the rest of her cinnamon-vanilla pastry. I didn't use that much cinnamon did I? I don't ponder that for long as Loona leans forward and shimmers for a second before a wolf-girl in similar clothes takes her place.
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I blink as I watch the wolfSo what-girl keep munching down her pastries only to pause at the last one and view her hands.
"Well shit…." She turns to look at me and I shrug at her.
"Look I'm way to use to weirdness and supernatural to judge a sexy wolf-girl. Mimikyu!" I call out and Mimikyu hops up on the counter, Loona's eyes going wide at the creature. Mimikyu takes her in and hops off the counter once more.
"Yeah that's my pet, so got to ask is this some kind of werewolf situation or …?" Loona eyes me for a second before relaxing.
"Hellhound and know I don't feast on souls."
"Ahh, well we got angels running around so no big deal I guess…. I guess all supernatural girls are gorgeous. So what brings you up here then?" Loona starts eating her last pastry and answers inbetween bites.
"Blitz's business, he gets sinners things they can't get down in Hell for them."
"Huh, figures there would be a market… how does that work given you know lake of fire and all that?"
"Oh that was what it was like in the beginning but the King and Queen decided they had other ideas, honestly it's like here but crappier really. At least the pride ring especially given that's where Sinner's live." Wow, Daten goes above the bar somewhere.
"Mimi…" I look down and freeze as Mimikyu returns with a dog treat, I found out he liked them and got him some.
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Loona's face goes through a variety of emotions and I realize this might be pretty racist … or speciesist. Thankfully Loona doesn't get upset and sighs taking the treat from Mimikyu.
"Thank you little guy."
"Mimi!" Mimikyu does a little head tilt at that and just like that Loona is under his spell as well.
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"Alright Mimikyu finish your chores and I'll let you have one of those big cookies."
"Mimi!!!"
"Sorry about that, I'm guessing?"
"Oh we eat these but getting offered one has a lot of different takes depending on attitutde and relationship. The little guy's giving it to a 'cute doggy' is rude but not worth ripping his face off. I'm not a big fan though so I'll just give it to Blitz later."
"I'm guessing Pup Cups are al…" She has me by the apron and her tail is wagging before I can even finish the sentence.
"Can I? Blitz always steals mine from me if I look away for a second."
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One human sized pup cup later and Loona is back in her disguise and clearly pondering something and I'm cleaning off the counter.
"What's up?" Loona seems to chew on her words for a second before speaking.
"So I don't know this place that well and I got to find my da.. I mean boss and coworkers and I kind of stormed off hours ago so would… would you be willing to .. I mean if you have….
"APRON!! I'M KNOW YOU'RE CLOSED BUT I NEED SWEETS. PANTY SKANKED UP THE WHOLE CHURCH!!!"
"Sorry Loona one sec." Loona's ears are down and she winces, probably at the noise, but nods as I let Stocking in and then she goes absolutely still. Stocking eyes her up for a second but then focuses on me and wraps me in a hug which I return.
"That bad?"
"The kitchen, she fucked in the fucking kitchen and didn't clean up."
"Ah, I'll go get you something." Stocking nods and then sits down across from Loona, said girl going even more still and I realize the potential issue.
"Ah Stocking…."
"Apron I could care less about the Hellhound sitting across from me, not my job and nothing I care about. You can relax girl, I just want sweets and some time with my boyfriend." Loona does relax at that but winces a little as well, something that clearly draws Stocking's eye. It takes a few minutes because even if it's a rush job I'm not going to serve anyone, let alone Stocking, something I'm not pleased with. Still they aren't fighting so I take the chance to go and grab Stocking something to eat. When I come back Stocking is grinning wide.
She takes the offered snacks and scarfs them down quickly, surprising me given she usually likes to savor them.
"Hmm, right so Apron apparently Loona was about to ask for you to show her around Daten to find her cohorts yes?"
"Oh is that what you wanted Loona? Of course I'm happy to help, you as well Stocking?"
"Oh course, we can take See-Through and make a day of it. You don't mind do you Loona?" Loona looks downcast but shrugs.
"Sure, I.. I appreciate the help." Stocking claps her hands and nods.
"Great, lets make a date of it." Loona's head shoots up and Stocking grins at her. I am lost but feel I should take a step back and let this play out for a second.
"Wh..wha…" Stocking gets up and scoots around the table to pull Loona up despite the Hellhound being taller then her.
"Oh I'm sure Apron won't mind having a gorgeous goth on one side and pretty little punk on the other. Besides …" Stocking leans closer to Loona and I can just barely make out what she says. "… I don't mind sharing."
[Score a Date with two girls at once (via Stocking): Bronze Skill Ticket
[Novice Biology] - |Common Skill| - You have the skills and knowledge of a Biology Major. You have a decent repertoire of knowledge regarding biology, bodies and organs as well as how things interact with biology.]
[Gold Random Ticket
[Beelzebub's Blessing] - |Rare Trait| - You are blessed by Beelzebub, the Lord of all that is vermin and insect. Increasing your affinity with all vermin, insects and arachnids, making them more friendly towards you and making it easier to earn their affection. All Vermin and Poison based abilities are more potent and cost less energy to use.]
I almost miss the notice as I'm holding on for dear life as Stocking flies through traffic, swerving around cars. Loona in the backseat not even looking worried.
"Meh Blitz's driving is worse."
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"Huh… is it always this calm." Loona's comment as we walk down the street, window shopping a couple stores as me nearly do a doubletake before remembering where she comes from. Not going to lie, little reassuring to know it's more insane down there.
"Honestly todays a better day but the major ghost attacks only happen once a week or so." Stocking nods, attention taken from the display of gothic decorations she was looking over.
"Yeah, lot of little ones but the larger fuckers don't appear to close together." Loona frowns and crosses her arms at us.
"Are .. are you having me on? Ghosts don't exist."
"AHHH!!!" The scream rings out before spreading and a crowd flees as a ghost, a slobbering beast of a minotaur-like creature dressed as a matador, running after them.
"For the ghosts of all my brothers, now you d…AHHH!!" Stocking doesn't even look as she slips off a stocking and slashes though the creature. A coin falling from the sky even as it fades away and landing in Stocking's outstretched palm.
"Yep, ghosts." Loona looks at her in shock, tense until Stocking's sword turns back into a legging and is slipped back on. Stepping back behind her I pat her on the shoulder and shoot her a grin.
"Don't worry, Stocking won't hurt you."
"Yeah not my job to care about every little denizen of the underworld. I'm just down here to 'rehabilitate' or whatever."
"Aren't all angels like.. perfect and good people." I can hear the sarcasm and Loona is making air quotes but Stocking bends over laughing.
"HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Oh God that's hilarious.HAHAHAHA!!! Hell no, thats the kind of shit Adam spews or uptight-stick-up there-asses like Sera believe… or naive newbies like Emily but she's too kind to hold it against her. Now enough about politics, lets show you around while we try to find your group."
The next couple hours we spend showing Loona some of Daten's better sites, the hellhound losing her tension and getting into it halfway though as Stocking continues to show she is not going to try and hurt her. The stops range from a clothing store that Stocking frequents for its gothic specialty, carrying some clothes for Loona's own brand to Daten's public park sadly infested with drug dealers but Stocking just views beating them up and lifting their wallets as free cash. Loona getting into it alongside her while I enjoy the show, not really caring about a couple scumbags trying to peddle poison to children getting put in traction.
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"So any idea where those three you were talking about could be?"
"This place have any horse tracks, Blitz is obsessed with those those creatures. Even the earth ones." Stocking shakes her head.
"Nah, it's still closed after the ghost of a jockey tore through the place before we got to it. What kind of horses are in hell, the only ones I've seen up above are the unicorns used at the pollo stadium, waste of a day." The what for the what?
My focus on the conversation leaves as Mimikyu suddenly pulls me down to the ground, something whistling over my head and shattering a streetlight. The minimal crowd nearby scatters as the gunshot registers with everyone, people might be used to them in Daten but that doesn't mean they'll stay nearby when they start.
"Okay which fucker is looking to die!!"
"GET AWAY FROM MY DAUGHTER!!!!!"
"BLITZ!!!!" Rolling to the side I avoid the ax that comes down at my head and mange to note one red-skinned demon staying in the back with a rifle. Getting to my feet I bring out Vorpan and apply Sharpening to it, bringing it down at the ax as I call out to Mimikyu.
"Get the one in the back!" From the back of my eye I catch Stocking slicing through bullets fired from another even as I slice the ax in two which just has the female demon toss the pieces away and lunge at me, drawing a knife as she does so. Still I know how to not get stabbed and slip around her stab, letting Vorpan return to normal as I bring the bottom of it down on the back of my attacker's head.
"AH!! OH SHITSHITSHIT!!! I DON'T WANT TO GO INTO THE DARKNESS!!" I look over and see the one I sent Mimikyu after clawing at the concrete as claws of shadow are dragging him towards Mimikyu, the little creature's costume opened up enough so that a void of darkness can be seen. Seeing it well in hand I focus on Stocking's fight, Loona trying to get the one attacking to stop, guess that's Blitz. Let's see not something I usually do but if I balance it right…
Vorpan goes flying though air and slams into the side of Blitz's head, knocking him to the ground but he's clearly not out of it yet. Taking a deep breath I let out a cry.
"OKAY ENOUGH!!!" That gets everyone's attention.
"Okay you're Blitz, right?"
"Yep. Firstly thank you for not using the O, secondly get the hell away from my daughter you…"
"For the love of god Blitz if they wanted to hurt me they could have done so hours ago." Loona's interruption knocks the wind out of his sails and a groan draws my attention to the female getting back up.
"Uggh… man you hit hard, you a farm boy?"
"Baker."
"Oh yeah, Old Man Milton could wrangle a hellhog with the best of them but he was slinging sacks of flour around most of the time. Hey ah where's Moxxie?"
"Mimi." Mimikyu waddles over and I give him a stare.
"Mimikyu, is he still alive?" Mimikyu meets my eyes and then the other demon is shoved out from under the costume, curled up in a fetal position and his eyes wide while claw marks cover his suit.
"The Darkness… Alive, Clawing,"
"Ooof, there there Moxxie. I'll text the missus and let her know it's one of those days." Moxxie nods at that.
"Thank you Millie."
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"Right so you just stumbled upon this Baker… your last name is actually Baker?"
"Your point."
"Hmm nothing, unimaginative but hey could be worse and then the angel decided to just swoop my precious little girl up?"
"I don't like the way you just said that." I loom over Blitz but he looks up at me without fear.
"Tough Titties, look I still think I should just put a few rounds into you…"
"Blitz!!"
"… but that would probably upset Loona. So thanks for taking care of her and showing her around this fucked up trashhole of a city. Mille open up the protal, Moxxie lets go get you back to your girl so she can deal with your sorry ass." Millie brings out a book while Moxxie glares at his boss, not shaking anymore but looking completely done with everything.
"Sir, I will honestly shoot you."
"Oh sure you…" The rifle is up and in his face and Blitzo puts his hands up. "… Okay then, fuck you better not have broken him." Loona buries her head in her hands and shakes her head.
"Uggh. Right I … I uh actually really enjoyed today and um… look here's my number. Let's keep in touch and see when we can do this again." If her tail was still visible I'd imagine it would be wrapped around her, she actually sounds nervous.
"That sounds great, maybe less gunfire next time." Stocking gives Loona a hungry grin and nods.
"Agreed, it'll be better next time." Loona nods as a portal opens and Blitz calls out to her.
"Come on Loona, we've got to get back and let the client know we're done."
"Alright already … I'll see you both around." Loona blushes and bites her lip before pecking me and then Stocking on the cheek. "Text me later." Loona then follows the others through the portal, waving as she goes.
"Hmm, I"m looking forward to breaking down those walls."
"Stocking?"
"What can I say, somethings I can enjoy savoring." I shake my head, Stocking can be just as lustful as her sister she's just far more selective; not that I'd ever say that out aloud. Oh that reminds me… taking the initiative I grab Stocking's ass and squeeze it.
"Speaking of which, come on. I got something to give you."
[Advantage Silver Ability Ticket
[Snow Warning] - |Uncommon Ability| - Allows the user to summon a snowstorm on their location that slightly boosts ice-based abilities.
or
[Piercing Eyes]
|Uncommon Ability|
Your eyes can see far and see through objects, and you can adjust the level perfectly according to your needs.]
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To say Stocking was excited when I showed off the Beads when we got back to my place was an understatement, even more so when she heard all the features attached to it.
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"Come on, spread this angel's ass open. Make sure I remember exactly who gets to fuck it whenever he wants."
"He, patience Stocking, you can't blame me for enjoying the sight.
"Screw the sight, you can ask me to show off anyti…AHHHH!!!" I push the first few beads in quickly and Stocking shakes as they enter her anal cavity.
"Oh yes, that's it, keep them coming. I can take them all." Stocking bites her lip as she looks back at me with hunger in her eyes.
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Grinning at her I slow down, making sure each bead enters slowly gentle.
"Apron…."
"Is that what you're supposed to call me?"
"Sirrrrr!" I give her a smack on the ass that has her biting her lip harder as I get the last couple beads inside.
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"Oh fuck that feels so good, hmm how's it look?" Another smack to the ass as I capture her lips in a kiss, Stocking returning the favor by wiggling her ass against my crotch as I press against her back.
"Fantastic, you want to see how it feels when I fuck you with that inside?"
"Oh shit, yes sir.
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To say we enjoyed ourselves afterwards was understating it. The beads apparently always having a mild buzz from the sheer amount of unholy energy in the background of Daten, this only pushed Stocking over the edge faster. As I admired my handiwork I was forced to think back on the fight we were just in. Mimikyu saved my life, for which he earned five large cookies.
A bullet can still easily kill me and the ghosts in the city can be far more dangerous. Thankfully I have a way to get more powerful, to make sure next time I don't have to worry about a simple bullet.
Tomorrow I go hunting.
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It's a good thing I have enough in the bank that I can do these half-days as much as I am. It adds up overtime but needs must and all that.
"Mimi?" Mimikyu looks up at me with a tilted 'head' and I pat him as I put my key in my pocket.
"Just never thought I'd be putting the bakery behind other stuff." The roar of See-Through fills the air and the pink jeep comes skidding to a stop inches from me. I blink at the blond haired angel riding shotgun, surprised to see her given Stocking said she often skipped off the hunts that didn't have mandates attached to them.
"Get in Bitch, we're going hunting!" The frown on Stocking's face says this is not something she had a choice in.
"Didn't know you would be joining us Panty." From my place in the back I have to speak up to be heard given the wind whistling around us from the speeds Stocking is going.
"What can I say, wanted to see what had Stocking so obsessed with something not filled with sugar. Also Garter was bitching about how I needed to get out and hunt more."
"And so your slag ass thought to butt in on my business."
"Oh come on Stocking, you can't blame me for being interested. Guy already took down one ghost, might as well see what more he can do." Something about Panty's tone feels off, Stocking clearly knows what it is given the glare she shoots her sister's way for a second before thankfully putting her eyes back on the road.
"Whatever." Mimikyu and I share a look but keep quiet as we drive further into the city.
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Getting to see Stocking and Panty's dynamic up close as we wander through the city, tracking rumors and a few stories passed around by people, lets me figure out one thing really fast.
Someone tossed oil and gasoline together and lit the match.
They poke, prod, and mess with each other and then blow up and burn out for a time before going at it again. Panty clearly happy to tease and Stocking firing back with increasing venom as we go, I'm happy to walk behind and stay out of it for the moment especially as it turns more and more sexual.
"…oh come on Sis, you got to give me at least some deets if you aren't willing to let me have a turn. You actually dropped all your regular hook-ups for this guy, that little sadsack you played pirates with actually showed up at the door a few days ago… kind of a quick shot but he had technique at least."
"Panty will you shut your cum-gargling hole before I shove Stripes down it I swear …"
"RAHHHH!!" Oh thank Gacha.
Yes, you are far more preferable to the bloodbath that was about to happen.
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Seraph Tracers flare to life behind me as I push back from the ghost's first stomp, the sister's diving to the sides.
'bang!bang!bang!' Panty is the first to counterattack, firing at the ghosts eyes before she stops and stares.
"Oh shit is he an angel?" Stocking scoffs at her sister's question even as she starts.
"Nah, just an oddity." That's what she had taken to calling me after I demonstrated my abilities to her, she wasn't going to let me go hunting till she was sure I could do more then rely on Mimikyu. Apparently my wings lack the holiness the Anarchy sisters' wings would have, doesn't mean their just for movement as I swipe out with one and leave a deep gash on the ghost's limb.
"RAHHH!!!!" Panty whistles at the sight before jumping over a swipe sent her way and shooting down at the ghost, this one seems to consist of layers. The outer one breaking away with the shots but not taking much damage otherwise. The choice to attack Panty takes it's vision off Stocking however and that lets her slice the other limb off at the same time I divebomb the one I already attacked and finish the job.
"AGHHHH!!!" The ghost cries out as it flails around, little more then a head with two small stumps, I can see them trying to regenerate or at least heal as the tendrils of the outer layer start curling around it's wounds only for Stocking to disappear in a flash and appear behind it.
"Shut up already." One second later the creature bursts into even blocks, eyes still going wide even as it dies and then a small explosion engulfs the beast.
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From a pillar of light a handful of coins drop down, ten in total. I get them from the ground and toss Stocking half of them and pocket my half. The sisters pool the coins from shared hunts like this one so Panty gets her reward as well. Said angel looking between the two of us for a second, shrugging me off before looking at Stocking.
"What the hell sis, you been hitting the gym a ton or something?" Sending her sister a smirk as she puts her swords away Stocking shrugs.
"What can I say, Apron brings out the best in me." It takes me a second to make the connection, Stocking using the Prayer Beads to enhance some ability the sister's must have to use their power to increase their capabilities. It actually explains why I've seen Stocking with bruises from a punch made by one ghost and then she walks off getting slapped through a skyscraper with ease.
"Oh, mind sending a little of that my way handsome?" Stocking actually hisses like a cat as she wraps her arms around me. Panty looking completely unperturbed, a look in her eyes saying she isn't going to let it go.
[Hunt a high-mid tier ghost (with help): Silver Ability Ticket
[Measure King] - |Common Ability| - Measure once, cut twice. Allows you to know the exact dimensions and measurements of anything you come across just by taking a look at them.]
Well it will help at the bakery at least, shoving that thought aside I focus on the two sister's looking ready to start slugging it out.
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Provocation might be more focused on the getting people to act out but it also helps in reading people, same with Kama Sutra. This give me an edge that I use viciously to the keep a fight from breaking out, the two of them would probably finish wreaking the block if they really went at it.
Slipping a hand down under Stocking's skirt I find the handle for the beads and twist, Panty's eyes go wide as she watches Stocking back curve and her face goes red, her panties getting damp from the action.
"Alright that's enough, we already have to worry about ghosts trying to kill us, lets not try to make things worse. Stocking, I know she's needling you but you start shit just as much. Quit it or I'll cut you off." I don't say what I'll cut her off from, letting her mind come up with several options, none of which she likes given how her blush is replaced by her face paling.
"Yes Sir!"
"Hehe…EEP!!" Panty sniggering is cut off by my finger pointing at her right under her nose.
"And you lay off and focus. I don't need or want you needling Stocking about our sex life, our relationship, or any of that. It be one thing if you were worried or actually cared but you just want ammo for your constant verbal wars. Knock it off or I'll use my dad's old lessons on how to deal with a brat, only you won't be able to sit anywhere near as soon as I was." Panty nods silently at the threat, the fact she could probably fold me like a pretzel forgotten in the moment.
"Good, now I think we still have plenty of time to keep hunting. Where to hit next?"
[Stop a fight between the Anarchy Sisters: Gold Skill Ticket
[Adept Persuasion] - |Rare Skill| - You are a skilled talker for sure, you are well-trained in the art of convincing people with your words and actions. Being able to present yourself in ways that make you easier to believe and knowing to make people better believe what you are what you are saying to them. You would make a damn fine politician.
Survive Stepping Between A Catfight Of Divine Sisters: Advanced Silver Trait Ticket
[Lucky Sukebe] - |Uncommon Trait| - You are a lucky fellow alright, just in ways you wouldn't expect. You often stumble into lucky perverted or lewd situations. The chaos of all infinity and eternity is distilled into an ability to affect the composition of all of reality itself and it makes you more likely to find a girl changing. Amazing.
or
[Cat's Feet] - |Uncommon Trait| - You almost always land on your feet when falling, in addition, you are immune to all fall damage, even falling down from space to earth will not hurt your legs.]
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"The sewers, really?" Panty's complains as we walk down the tunnel, the stench thick and the darkness constant even with the soft glow the Anarchy sister's gave off in their more angelic forms as they floated above the ground.
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"Come on can't we just let it go?" Stocking cuffs her sister upside the head.
"Quit complaining and lets get this done, besides you really want to leave this thing alone given where it's been prowling." That has Panty looking a little shamed, the ghost had been spotted prowling around a elementary school and for all the apathy Daten City created in people we still took threats to kids seriously. The last guy to threaten a school died slowly over the course of days once the mob got a hold of him, apparently a high ranking officer's kids went to said school.
"Come on lets go find this clown and put him down." The sisters nod in agreement and we keep moving forward, only stopping to pause as something floating in the river catches our eye. Panty being the one to say what I'm sure we were all thinking aloud.
"Huh, wonder how a paper boat got in the sewer."
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"Hey stay out of my airspace!"
"Shut up Panty, it's getting tighter in here so put up with it." The fighting had started to pick up as we went and the atmosphere began to grate on us. I couldn't even blame them as the air itself felt malevolent. Still it meant that the little bit of noise I heard over their fighting had me switching out Piercing Eyes for Seraph Tracers in a hurry as something lunged down from the ceiling, fanged mouth open and claws poised to tear into flesh.
I mange to shove it back with my wings, the appendages unnaturally strong and able to push the monstrosity back.
"THAT'S A CLOWN!!!"
"HEHEHE!! WHaT's WRong Do'NT LikE BLACk COMeDY. THe KiddES FINd IT TO DIE FORAGHHH!!!" I swipe out with a limb and take off one of the creature's pincers. Getting a scream from it as the leg falls into the water.
"RAHHHH WANT TO PLAY TOUGH DO YOU! THAT'S FINE!! I LIKE BREAKING YOUR KIND DOWN!!!"
Panty and Stocking fly by me, both duel wielding and serious. Stocking moving in first and trying to cut into the monster before us only for it to crawl up onto the wall to avoid the slash and backhand her into the opposite facing wall.
"HAVE A TASTE OF THIS!!!" Panty's cry rings out as she starts firing, the creature skittering up and around the shots, lunging once more and two legs smacking her into the water.
"OH BELIEVE ME I WILL!! I'LL LET YOUR SOULS SPEND DECADES DIGESTING IN ME!!!"
"You talk too much!!" So distracted by the sisters that the thing before me looked away and for that he gets Vorpan smashing into his face, several teeth falling out as he falls back spider ass over fucked up head. Mimikyu following up with blast of shadows that don't do much but do keep the pressure up.
"You two alright?!" I chance looking back.
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"Oh that fucker is dead!!!"
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"Agreed!"
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"DIE MOTHERFUCKER!!" The cry of war rings out from all three of us as we rush the monster, Mimikyu pinning him down for a second with arms of shadow.
Panty blinds him, bullets taking his eyes and leaving him screaming in agony.
Stocking slices off his remaining limbs and leaves Stripes I and Stripes II buried in the spider-body, giving him a good stomp on the head to lift off for good measure.
Spinning in the air I use Seraph Tracers to slice whats left into pieces. His screams of agony ringing out as he was reduced to pieces, pieces that Panty then shot at to reduce to slurry.
"FUCK!FUCK!FUCK!!! IS IT TWITCHING STILL!!!" Because he kept crying even as I rended him to nothing so that's honestly a fair question and soon Stocking and I join in on reducing this thing to as little as possible.
[Kill Pennywise the Dream Demon: Platinum Ability Ticket
Kill your first Demon: Silver Trait Ticket
[Fierce Wings] - |Elite Ability| - MHA - Allows the user to grow wings that they can freely telekinetically control the feathers of that they can use projectiles, extra limbs or improve weapons. In addition, these feathers are incredibly powerful and scale with their physical stats.
2nd ability slot unlocked
[The Taker] - |Elite Trait| - "You wake up with a dream, a harem full of... what the fuck?" You are the Taker, all beings that are either Infernal, Holy or Divine who you are attracted to find themselves more attracted to you and it is easier to earn their affection.]
I resist the urge to wipe at my eyes, still dripping with blood and who knows what, as two beams of light pierce through the ceiling. One right next ot me and the other between the Anarchy Sisters
"Oh yeah give us the moola!" Panty's bounces excitedly at the sight and Stocking perks up as well. Two sacks then fall, one for me and one for the sisters.
[Acquire 50 Heaven Coins: Bronze Item ticket
Acquire 100 Heaven Coins: Advantage Bronze Item ticket
[Silver Spoon] - |Common Item| - A spoon made of pure silver, directly personally blessed by the heavenly god, is extremely lethal against vampires, ghouls, werewolves, and similar beings. Also doubles as cutlery.
[Five Hundred Cigarettes] - |Trash Item| - 500 non brand name generic ciggaretes. Useful for taking the edge off.
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[Kubikiribochi] - |Uncommon Item| - Naruto - An oversized cleaver-shaped curved sword revered as one of the blades wielded by the seven swordsmen of the mist. This blade is incredibly durable and conducts energy well. In addition, no matter how damaged the blade is, it will repair itself as long as it absorbs blood.]
I don't even have to think before picking the blade over cigarettes. I note the option to enhance but also that I have the option to hold off for a second.
"Ahhh yeah that's what I'm talking about.. oh man. What the fuck was this guy that we got so many?"
"Questions for later, I want a shower and some sugar… something is sticking to my back and I'm scared to look."
"Yeah I could use a bath as well after that dip I took in that nasty-ass water."
"Agreed, I can practically feel my the health code violations just standing here." I get raised eyebrows from the sisters but they don't understand the live or die feeling you can get when one of those inspectors with a stick up their ass shows up hoping to get their kicks by shutting down a place.
"We got a spare shower at our place, you want to go there?"
"Please and thank you, I'm worried the fumes might ruin the food at my place.
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The church has good water pressure and consistently warm water, at this moment that makes it better then heaven as I scrub away with some soap Garterbelt gave me, the man eyed me up a little before waving me off for some reason as Stocking gave him the stink eye.
'WHHH' I jump as the shower curtain is yanked back without warning, Panty leaning against the wall on the other side, buck-naked and grinning at me with lust in her eye.
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"Well hello there Big Boy, looks like I got turned around, care to share?"
"PANTY YOU SLAG!!!" Stocking's voice rings out and then the wall is blown away as an equally naked Stocking slams through and tackles her sister straight through the one on the other side of the room.
"OH COME ON!! YOU'VE SEEN THAT DICK, LET YOUR SISTER HAVE A RIDE!!!"
"QUIT TRYING TO TAKE WHAT ISN'T YOURS!!! GO FIND ANOTHER HUNDRED DICKS TO JACK OFF!!!
The sounds of fighting start tapering off as I hear more destruction coming from the way they went. Two gaping holes in the room ruining the atmosphere.
"Chuck…" And the green creature is staring at me though one… well I'm clean enough. Wonder if they have anything to eat here?
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Hmm, it's just basic cereal and milk but it honestly tastes much better with this new spoon. Guess the blessing had some more mundane perks.
"WHORE!!"
"DICK-HOGGER!!! BESIDES YOU'RE THE ONE WITH SOMETHING SHOVED UP YOUR ASS"
"THEY WERE A GIFT!! NOT THAT YOU'D UNDERSTAND SOMETHING LIKE THAT!!!" Stocking and Panty are still fighting, practically in one of those cartoon fight clouds as they bounce around the church still naked. Garterbelt is sitting across from me at the table head in his hands.
"God damn it, going to have to dig into my vacation fund now." He looks up at me for the first time since he sat down and freezes.
"Are you …. of course you are."
"What?" I tilt my head and he slams his down onto the table.
"You are eating cereal with a blessed object while two angels fight buck naked. What is my life these days, fuck I'd almost take being back in that Garden with the jackass again." I blink and make to question that, i can hear the weight put on the Garden but then lightning strikes Chuck and when the flash ends the crispy critter spits up a piece of paper that Garterbelt plucks without even looking.
"Wow, proper words this time… huh. ALRIGHT ANGELS QUIT YOUR FIGHTING AND GET IN THE GREAT HALL!!! GOT SOME BIGSHOT COMING TODAY APPARENTLY! What the fuck you all even fight?"
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"Fuck off Garterbelt, I'm about to make this whore eat her hair."
"Oh hell no, I'm going to kick your ass and get a taste of the baker."
"YEAH RIGHT!!!!"
"ENOUGH!!! We got visitors, probably some people with the power to worsen things for you and by extension me! What the fuck you even do that could get their attention?!" The two sisters shrug at that.
"Kill some demon clown, wasn't a ghost thats for sure."
"Creepy spider-ish body too, fucker going on about digesting our souls." Garterbelt stares at them before turning to me.
"This clown, did he mention digesting souls or have balloons?" I recall the notification did mention a name.
"His name was Pennywise apparently." Garterbelt stares at me and then nods.
"Oh yeah that would do it. Makes sense they want you there as well, come on."
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Stocking and Panty get dress begrudgingly and plop down on the couch Garterbelt has set out in the main hall. I'm still eating, getting the last of my cereal down because I'm not wasting food and if it gets too soggy it's inedible in my opinion.
"Yeah this is going to go great, listen you three …" Garterbelt goes speechless as a tear in reality rips open and … I can't describe whats on the other side, my mind can't comprehend what it's seeing. Then someone steps into view and flies through the portal. Stocking and Panty hiss to my side.
"Damn it."
"Why her."
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"Yes, hello to you two as well. It's been a while hasn't it, two centuries at least." The angels eyes wander over to me and she freezes. I set my bowl to the side and hold out my hand.
"Pleasure to meet you, my name is Apron Baker." The angel looks at me and I feel like I'm getting dissected with her eyes but then she leans over, really reinforcing just how tall she is, and takes my hand in both of hers. She's warm, not just heat but something else. An aura of sorts surrounding her, much different from what I've felt around Panty and Stocking whose aura while warm is chaotic and charged.
"Greetings, my name is Sera, head Seraphim. It's a pleasure to meet you."
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"I'm sorry there are two heavens?"
The meeting was to pass along praise for the 'slaying of the vile Pennywise', a demon so hated and vile that Hell tried to kill him only for him to slip away and hide in the shadows of humanity. As Sera spoke I couldn't help but notice the extreme differences and commented on it; asking if the difference in rank had anything to do with it or if angels were as diverse as humans. That got laughs from the sisters and Sera looking … embaressed.
"Technically, both spring form the same source but where mine is the original Panty and Stocking's is…" She searches for the right words and Panty interrupts.
"It's the fun one." Sera scowls at the answer.
"No, it is the neutral one. The one that just exists and has no alignment between order and chaos or good and evil. It doesn't take in souls except in specific occasions."
"You ever read the greek myths?" Garterbelt's question surprises me but I nod.
"Yeah that, Valhalla, lot of myths come from that one. As you can see from these two it interacts with humanity a lot more and that's left marks."
"Exactly, thank you Garterbelt … you're doing much better now."
"Say that when these two headaches are gone. How's the runt?"
"Emily is doing well, she continues to be one of the brightest spots in Heaven. The rush is the only reason she isn't hear right now, Peter needed help as the new arrivals were deeply traumatized and wounded by their ordeal."
"Shit what happened this time?" Sera shakes her head and focuses back on the three of us.
"Pennywise could draw out how long a soul suffered in his grasp, forcing them to linger in agony within him rather then moving on to wherever they have earned. When you killed him it let them go free, hundreds arrived at the gates in terrible shape but free and alive. Healing may take time, centuries even, but they live thanks to you." Panty and Stocking sit up straight at that, pride on their faces despite their indifference beforehand. Sera waves her hand and another hole tears open.
"I believe the current term is … I owe you one. A blight from creation is removed and for that you have my thanks." Her focus shifts back to me and then back to my bowl.
"It was a pleasure to meet you Apron, I hope we can speak again one day." And with a flap of her wings Sera flys through the hole and leaves.
[Give Sera's Faith In Humanity A Spark: Gold Trait Ticket
[Power Lifter]
|Elite Trait|
You are a natural-born strongman, or more like a stronger man. You possess greatly enhanced physical strength, allowing you to exert far more physical force with your body than you otherwise would be able to.]
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"Well that was interesting, she seemed to have gotten the stick out of her butt."
"When did you guys meet anyway?
"Ages ago, she always about order and what not. 'Panty must you be so crude, Panty do not speak so crudely about everything, Panty don't try and shoot Adam in the dick' Which by the way is all of him, 100% would not fuck."
"What?" Stocking nods in agreement with her sister and answers further.
"The First man is also the first asshole, first hypocrite, etc." For a second everything is quiet as I take that in only to be interrupted by Panty elbowing Stocking aside and crawling over her to put her face right next to mine.
"So then handsome, you got even Sera eyeing you up and Stocking singing your praises. Whats it going to take for me to get a ri..Ooof!" Stocking shoves Panty to the floor and jumps on her, pining her to the ground.
"You know what fine! Apron, give this bitch a taste of what you gave me! You got a spare right?" It takes a second but I get what Stocking means as she maneuvers Panty around in her grasp.
"HEY!! What are you doing!!"
"Giving you what you want bitch! Now stay still and take it!!" Stocking manages to get Panty's legs pinned up, her namesake garment hanging on one leg… wait was Stocking going commando during the meeting!?
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"Come on then Apron, give the bitch a present." Stocking is grinning at me and I can see where her mind is going, honestly having one over Panty after everything she's done to today is tempting to me and Stocking has centuries of dealing with her.
"Alright, just keep her spread."
"Oh shit yes! Hah knew you couldn't resist me!" Stocking's smirk rises as I pull out the other set of beads, clearly looking forward to her sister's disappointment.