The Capital was in confusion. Well, not really, only the Old Monsters of the Noble clans who could remember the war that almost ended their lives. They almost immediately put their estates on high alert and prepared their families force's to do battle.
The Imperial Palace was even more afraid of the coming storm.
The Commoners of the Capital went about their day after a couple of minutes, they didn't need to know about the nobles or their bizarre tendencies. Plus most of the Working class didn't even know about the Kaiyo clan and most could only name a very small amount of noble clans/families.
Even then they only knew the big wigs or the lords of their land and the three sects that ruled the Martial World.
For those who don't know the three sects that ruled the 'Martial World' were the three main groups that trained mercs and monster hunters. They consisted of the Magus Sect, the Fist Sect, and the mysterious Psy Sect. They each had a ruling family at the head of the sect that had an iron fist and completely controlled the sect.
The Magus Sect used their Qi to create bizarre fighting forces that could use nature to battle. Their head family was the Yin clan. They also had a deep control over the alchemist market and frequently abused their power to influence the market.
The Fist Sect used the Qi to strengthen their body and used themselves as the weapon. Most Cultivators used this method because the Magus method wouldn't extend the life nor give any advantages besides in battle. The Fist Sect was controlled by one individual that went by Ken Yan he was old and neutral in most matters. The heir was Ken's son who was birthed by a woman from a small noble family ten years ago.
The Psy Sect didn't recruit any members publicly and only took then sporadically from random sources. No one actually knew where they were based and no one knew of the base nor of how they fought. It's leader's name was Ling Neng. He was the only person to show himself in public.
Those three Sects only existed in the Empire and most people thought the Empire was most of the world, hence the named them the 'Three Sects that Ruled the Martial World'. The three obeyed most commands of the Imperial Palace and helped the Empire expand.
They also began moving their forces after the Kaiyo's yell. Well, not all only the Magus, and Fist Sects. The Psy Sect wasn't even in the Capital, they knew that the Kaiyo was coming and decided to leave.
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PoV: Melody
I was born into a family that did criminal deeds to survive, or so I'm told. I was in a cell or a cage for the beginning of my life.
It wasn't that I could dream of freedom or that I knew that I was not in a normal place. I simply didn't know that I was different I simply thought that this was normal.
That all changed on my release.
It came on a beautiful day that had a bright yellow glow around everything. I was astounded by the sheer beauty of it all, then I saw her. A picture of heavenly perfection, Alexia.
I didn't know her name until about a week later when it was my time to become one of her followers. She etched a picture into my mind and helped me understand my true purpose.
I was then trained and taught things that made us of use to my lady, plus being head of the class had its perks. I was given preferential treatment by the teachers and was even assigned to a special squad that pushed the special talents of our groups.
Here we became the elite of the elites and directly communicated with the Angel herself.
She did things to make us stronger, and better. We became her tools that would do anything.
It truly was a blessing to serve my mistress.
After about a year after my rescue from the darkness(Daichi Kaiyo was actually late, he was supposed to show up around ten months after Alexia's birthday then he sent another letter that said that it was going to be an extra two months), I was assigned to get information about the capital than return. It was an alternating squad every day and anytime we went back we would have a day of rest then we would train for three days before returning to the patrols.
It just so happened that I helped an old looking man to the gates of the castle for some chump change when he yelled, "EMPEROR! I DAICHI KAIYO WANT AN EXPLANATION!"
Oh shit... I think that it may be the grandfather of our mistress... I think I should run back and report this.
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PoV: Alexia
One of my girls just came back with some information on my grandfather...
I immediately sent word to clear out the experiments.
I need those blasphemous things out before someone with power can see them. If they could see even a glimpse of the horrors I did underneath this castle. I shudder just thinking about the dangers I could be in.
Also now that this body is experiencing what I would call 'Early Awakening' my emotions have gotten out of hand.
I feel things for my darling girls and want them to be safe... This is maddening...
I knew something like this might happen considering the sheer amounts of evidence pointing to this exact thing in my original world.
'The artificially created humans that were made to be weapons went out of control today and destroyed the lab they were contained in. The reports show sudden mood swings and need to relieve stress. It is believed that the changes made on the body may have resulted in a sudden and unpredictable mini-puberty that made then feel copious amounts of emotions.'
I seem to remember a newscaster saying something along those lines.
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Now that I am two years old and I am younger then the children in the last world make me believe that I am experiencing it sooner and that it will last much longer.
Because I do not feel stress I believe my body is making me feel attachments to things I would normally not feel for.
So, in conclusion, I began having normal emotions that normal people normally have. It's sickening! How can people live with these constant senses of anger, sadness, and joy!
I began relieving my stress out on my girls. It doesn't seem like they mind too much considering that I never actually hurt them too badly.
I just remembered... I don't feel stress... But I need to relieve it? Oh Shit.
Oh Shit.
I do have stress...
My sudden thoughts caused my mind to blank.
Is my entire existence false? I thought one thing but it turns out to be something completely different.
Wait... then... is...
Is the cake a lie?
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PoV: Daichi
I went into the castle with just about the entirety of the Royal Guards escorting me to the Emperor. They were all extremely respectful and didn't dare to make any potentially rude gestures or comments during the march.
When we reached the throne room I saw the Emperor and his Empress. For some reason, they were far apart and it seemed as though she had fallen out of graces with the Emperor.
Typical arrogant bastard! I hate men that treat women like this! They can be just as strong and just as smart!
"Master Kaiyo, I am very glad you could visit us. What brings you here today?"
"Shut it with the pleasantries! I know that my daughter didn't get the treatment she deserves! I know that my grandson is living without a loving caring father too! I would like to see how your daughter would enjoy living without a father."
"It was all a misunderstanding and some jealousy! I beg you not to jump to conclusions!"
"I'd like to hear your excuses! You'd better have some pretty damn convincing arguments to tide me over!"
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PoV: Empress
I don't understand... I was his favorite wife! I am the Empress and I even gave birth to his only child! What in the hell caused him to be so riled up about the one time I abused my power.
We were happy and loving to each other but it all changed when he returned to the Capital. He was almost always angry with me and constantly yelled at me about some whore from the East Provinces. I set up his friend with a better catch than some barbaric slut from some filthy clan.
But nooo. He had to get so up in arms about the 'Kaiyo Girl'. If it is such a problem then just kill her family!
Then on the morning of my cousin's son's birthday, I awoke to an angry roar.
"EMPEROR! I DAICHI KAIYO WANT AN EXPLANATION!"
UGHHH IT'S ONLY MIDDAY! WHY THE HELL IS THERE SOME FILTHY BARBARIAN FROM THE EAST HERE!
Well as I was about to try to go to sleep again the maids under me came in and forced me into my Royal Gown and fixed me up.
I was then picked up and carried by my guards and set down on my throne.
I looked over at my Husband and was about to ask for my throne to placed closer to his when every guard of the Royal Guard army marched in.
They lined up around the room and only then did I notice the handsome man standing in the middle.
"Master Kaiyo, I am very glad you could visit us. What brings you here today?" Oh! This must be that whores father! I can't wait for the Emperor to kill him!
"Shut it with the pleasantries! I know that my daughter didn't get the treatment she deserves! I know that my grandson is living without a loving caring father too! I would like to see how your daughter would enjoy living without a father." Ohhhh Any moment now the Royal Guards are going to kill him! That will show you why you can't threaten Royalty!
"It was all a misunderstanding and some jealousy! I beg you not to jump to conclusions!" What? Why is my husband being so goddamn meek? Just order your guards to kill him! Why else would you have the entire branch(Military branch) here!
"I'd like to hear your excuses! You'd better have some pretty damn convincing arguments to tide me over!"
Ugh... I'll just do it myself! "Who do you think you are! That is the Emperor! Not some worthless pile of garbage! I would like to see what makes you so arrogant!"
And so, I was then escorted into the Dungeon.
WHY!
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PoV: Daichi (The PoV keeps changing to dance around the subject and to add suspense and as a filler... I wasn't really all that interested in writing today but I still did one chapter anyway.)
Now I know why she fell out of favor.
Oh? Is she getting dragged out of the room? It appeared as though the Emperor had some huge balls to go against me but only at first. Now it seems as though he truly is the same meek little pubeless brat I met all those years ago.
"She is most of the reason... You see in my Empire I usually reside here and work here to help my people. However, I occasionally must go to fight a war or do peace agreements between other countries. I was not around at the time that the official engagement took place so I had no idea that the Qiang family had pushed her into a concubine position. My wife didn't listen to my order and instead helped her cousin take the Madam position from your daughter."
"That makes sense but do you really think that is all that took place in these three years? I bet you simply pushed my little sweetheart into some country home out in the middle of nowhere! I bet you are trying to keep her hostage to prevent our action!"
"NOOO! I SWEAR TO YOU NO! SHE'S LIVING OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL IN A CASTLE! PLEASE, WE DIDN'T MEAN FOR ANYTHING TO GO WRONG! Olivia and her daughter asked for it when I returned. I even gave them anything else they wanted!"
"Well, I want to see her! Take me to her!"
"I'll have my guards escort you! Than--"
"No. I said for you to take me there! None of your pathetic guards. Just you!"
"okay." the Emperor is really meek... How the hell can he even manage his empire?
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PoV: Alexia
It was the hour after my little spy returned was the time my grandfather met with my mother. I only heard snippets of the conversation but it appeared to be a lot of 'Welcome! I missed you' garbage. I decided to finish the clean up of the few remaining corpses.
As we walked back into the castle my auntie Eliza met me there.
"Your grandfather wants to meet you he's currently with your mom, I think they are heading to your room."
I paled, "Thanks! I'll head over there now."
As soon as I finished I bolted as fast as I could to my room.
I met my mother and my grandfather(Probably) right in front of my room.
"MOM! DON'T OPEN MY DOOR!"
"Why not sweetie? I was going to try to find you in there but why do you not want me going in there?"
I thought hard about what I could say to convince her to not go in and see my collection...
"Just... Please don't... Not now..."
"Okay? I'll talk to you later about it then."
Just then my grandfather reached for the handle.
I instinctively threw my throwing needles.
He caught them and looked at me with a shocked expression.
"You've already started cultivating?! I knew my family would have a wonderful heir! You must come back to the family with me!"
After that, I managed to get them away from my room...
No one should ever see what horrors are in my room.
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PoV: Daichi
My Daughter talked to me about what was happening and what happened since she showed up here and told me that I didn't need to do anything.
I think that she's just trying to solve her problems herself! I'm so proud of my little girl!
Right now we're looking for my granddaughter. When we were right in front of her room I noticed it was unusually grim and desolate in this part of the castle. That was usually a sign of a dark force or an evil action taking place in that spot but it was emitting tremendous pressure from that room.
I felt around with my spirit to try to see what it was when I noticed that it was mostly sealed into that room...
The force was so outrageously powerful that even a super amazing barrier like this could only hold part of it back.
It was as though millions of babies were slaughtered inside that room...
I felt a sudden attack coming from some thrown objects. It seemed as though the attacker had some power to throw them as strong as they flew. I then comprehended the last twenty. It seems the aggressor is my granddaughter?
This is my granddaughter's room? I feel something sinister in nature in that room... It appears that I shall have to investigate it later...