Saving Master

Just 2 days after Heian Ciemnosc had commenced catching up to the Academy. In the Central Building, inside the topmost floor, in the waiting hall outside the meeting room where he was convoked to personally report his achievements in his task yesterday.

On the night of the first day, since he returned to the Academy, after visiting his Master, Heian Ciemnosc went to the Craftsmaking clubs and quickly prepared his things to reveal how much he had progressed in a decade. Heian Ciemnosc's arrival had already been known a month before it happened. Heian Ciemnosc’s dealings in the East bloomed his name everywhere in the Blackotia Kingdom like never before, especially after he wasn't seen in the lengthier, tougher, and more meaningful overlordship war after the enemy's hidden forces were annihilated.

Thus, when he went to the principal clubs of each Craftsmaking profession, Heian Ciemnosc found their leading figures already waiting for him. In fact, they were all there, except for a few that went to some missions. Naturally, the look they gave him was no longer that of a senior who saw a Gifted Apprentice Junior Brother grow rapidly and soon become the Academy’s one of many pillars but of a mighty strategist who could pull off a war-against-all plan on his first task directly employed by the Academy’s highest hierarchy.

After welcoming the pale, pervertedly handsome young man, they made him stay a little longer and catch up with the current clubs’ pace. With the Academy’s transition, everything was moving to a step a little higher. It wasn’t too strenuous, yet… In just a decade, Heian Ciemnosc saw 5 times the amount of people in every Craftsmaking club. Meanwhile, the number of elites among even the principal club from every profession increased from dozens to a couple hundred at the very least. Only the alchemy and array formation barely went above that number.

Nevertheless, Heian Ciemnosc didn’t spend too much time with them. After checking their attitude towards him and setting a date for showcasing everything he had to offer, Heian Ciemnosc went to the caretaker services, where he found the nice lady who helped him in the past and let Evans’s children and wives have the best of the best even after Heian Ciemnosc and the abandoning father left the Academy.

Jing Evan’s wives understood and were pretty damn docile, letting him out like that, knowing Heian Ciemnosc wasn’t a simple owner. On the other hand, Evans had the remaining weeks to spend with his spoiled spawn. They were all chicks still and could only fly several hundred kilometers at a mediocre speed. Of course, for the Blooming realm Cloudless Eagle, this was nothing.

However, Evans’s children were too bratty and didn’t want to let their daddy go. He was also their role model to follow, after all. However, duty calls, and after only watching for a decade, Evans had an overflow of inspiration. He wanted to not just be an Eagle or a mount his owner used to impress his future lovers. Evans… he wished to see the world and improve by himself, possibly also dreaming of improving his family if he could evolve.

A mutation wasn’t poor, but that could only help an individual, not a lineage. Evans was taught this after Heian Ciemnosc’s 10 years of studying in the Blauw Empire. And what better place to research this than in the first Bloodline he had ever known? It wasn’t like Heian Ciemnosc was sure he’d find more, but he himself had to be one… Heian Ciemnosc could only wish to learn more but had to travel through space to discover that. The same was true for Jing Evan. His previous owner was gone, but his current owner was loyal to the former and could bring him to heights not even his latter owner knew might exist.

Thus, Evans went into a romanticism state to explain his trips of sightseeing everywhere around the Blauw Empire. From little jungles where peak Second Step Fauna lived to monstrously gigantic Fauna under the ocean as they knew it. His wives could tell their husband were fascinated, but in every story he related them and their children, he was just an observer, not one doing something. They could feel Evans’s desire to… do something.

Thus, Evans would have his free time to do anything he wished until Heian Ciemnosc was picked up by his sugar mommies. It was similar to Alejandro. Although Heian Ciemnosc got the bubble cutie, which was already bigger than any Frigate, to create some spawns with a few other aquatic and gigantic terrestrial Fauna in the Blauw Empire and was in the midst of arranging for the same in the Academy. Alejandro always played with boys.

After Heian Ciemnosc received positive answers from Alejandro to procreate once more, he let it out in the body waters under the Academy, where the Wrath Nihility Academy’s hierarchy reared their aquatic Fauna. There, Alejandro met new species and distant cousins. He even bullied some dolphin-type Fauna. The cutie Simmer shark he picked out in the Change Merit Trials became a grown adult, and he seemed to like socializing more than Evans.

Evans was proud, wild, and had a strong spirit of loyalty. Even now that he had become all smooth white, he looked as domineering and righteous as when Jing Zhu rode him for the last time. As for Alejandro, he still looked scale-armored and was growing some tentacles at his sides, which he could pull back in and out at will. They were just like fingerless arms, barely useful, but they could still develop thanks to dear nature.

Heian Ciemnosc had also planned his schedule with his wife, Elena. But he first had to go through the Craftsmaking clubs. It wasn’t just his desire for knowledge or the fact that he’d feel like he lost a possibly essential experience. Heian Ciemnosc didn’t want to leave the Academy without showing his camaraderie. Heian Ciemnosc simply wanted to depart after showing his all.

Thus, just when in the morning, when he was about to go on his way from his Master’s abode after giving a bunch of resources to each mermaid as an extra gift besides their monthly allowance from his part in alchemy products and Stones, Heian Ciemnosc was surprised to be called to the Central Building after giving his report on the second day after his return.

“...” Now, he was here, not knowing why he was being called now of all times and wondering why it seemed a little sketchy. Heian Ciemnosc sat on a comfy but slender sofa with thin cushions at the back and seats, bending over and spending time with his mind studying over other things, calculating the time before his marathon around the Craftsmaking clubs began.

“... Come in, Heian Ciemnosc,” the Headmaster’s voice sounded from within. Heian Ciemnosc looked up at the door as it just opened slightly, making a tiny, superficial sound. He stood up and walked in, smoothly closing the door behind him as he watched a tall-as-heck owl look at him from behind a desk as a pen moved and inscribed on paper and digital documents. Only 1 pen was being used for everything, somewhat startling Heian Ciemnosc.

“Yes, you can also be this stylish. Hohoho!” The old owl said, widening his eyes at the end of his words along with that loud chuckle. Heian Ciemnosc lowered his eyelids and slightly shook his head, remembering what kind of eccentric the Headmaster is. Heian Ciemnosc walked forth as the owl smirked and internally chuckled while working on the documents, not caring about Heian Ciemnosc’s antics.

“Headmaster, why was I convoked here? There’s no one else but me here.” Heian Ciemnosc spread his arms to the sides and let them fall, occasioning a nod from the Headmaster as he finished writing on the last digital sheet and stored the physical documents. After putting them away, the Headmaster stood up and walked towards Heian Ciemnosc. Heian Ciemnosc had to backtrack his upper back to look up and stare at the Headmaster, who kept his Beast Race’s beastly appearance.

“The Wrath Nihility Academy welcomes you back, Heian Ciemnosc. Even when you’re about to leave,” the Headmaster said, lowering his head towards Heian Ciemnosc, making him lower his stature a bit more. The Headmaster continued, his voice pacifying and collected, “It’s good you are still in the mood to experience life with others of your age or close generations. One would’ve thought someone with your capabilities and achievements would’ve seen it as a play or useless.”

“Oh, hmm…” Heian Ciemnosc nodded slowly and pondered. But instead of reciprocating in the chat, he directly asked the brown-orange eyed Headmaster whose pupils glowed azure. “How do you know I will be leaving immediately? Are you spying on me? It’s not good that your future Headmaster’s intimate matters were pried, don’t you think?”

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“I’m not talking about that!” The Headmaster snapped! His dignity was put at risk here. What the hell?! The Headmaster combed his neck feathers backwards down and said, breathing in deeply. “Do you think Alyona’s Fleet moving back and forth— wouldn’t be known by this Academy? We’re allies. If they’re in danger, we’ll help. Even if we are nothing to help them now, we have other overlord allies, do we not? Hmph!”

“Besides, it’s not like Miss Elena will become the Headmaster… where do you keep getting so many powerful wives? It’s too much power for yourself alone, no? You should let others who also have the capabilities try gaining the power they deserve…”

Heian Ciemnosc became speechless after hearing the Headmaster’s latter mumbling. He shook his head and asserted his wife’s position in the Wrath Nihility Academy. “If it isn’t Elena, besides the Blauw Empire’s confusion and silence, you will also lose heartily, respected Headmaster.”

“Bwohohohoh? Is that so? I don’t think so!” The Headmaster did a little drama show for Heian Ciemnosc and slightly shouted with a high-pitched retort. Heian Ciemnosc smiled and looked adorable with those darkest eyes as he tilted his head to the left before saying, “I can prove it, Headmaster. For example, a decade ago, I wouldn’t have known that traces of your body contain Azure Dragon's Bloodline. Isn’t that something?”

“...” The Headmaster’s azure glow in his retinas suddenly became free, unrestrained. Heian Ciemnosc finally felt the Headmaster’s… praise as he barely discovered this small fact that the Heian Ciemnosc from the past wouldn’t have been able to even guess. Heian Ciemnosc slightly smirked and added, “Isn’t it strange how the Wrath Nihility Academy suddenly adopted a refused little fairy, and suddenly, that fairy is one of the most respected powerhouses in the entire world?”

“I reckon that, without her, the Academy would’ve become the Heraxle Clan’s little garden since a long time ago. Besides ‘Her Excellency’ having untold experiences with the Soul Race, doesn’t the Azure Dragon’s Bloodline receive support from them for hundreds of thousands of years until the founding Emperor of the Blauw Emperor died? Sigh… Headmaster, here I thought I was ambitious 2 decades ago. Turns out I was just a kid.”

“... You snotty brat, I’ll tell everyone in the younger generation you’re leaving the Academy without giving any context! See what kind of life you’ll have from now on, hmph!” The Headmaster suddenly said, snapping at Heian Ciemnosc after looking at the latter for several seconds. His appearance was tranquil and collected, but the moment he opened his beak, all hell broke loose from there. Heian Ciemnosc was, once again, speechless as he was kicked on the butt and out of the Headmaster’s meeting room.

“And don’t come back!” Was the last thing Heian Ciemnosc heard, but before the door closed, his mind received a Soul message in the same tone and emotion. “And take care of your Master!”

Heian Ciemnosc: ᕦ⊙෴⊙ᕤ

… After that eventful day, Heian Ciemnosc was left to himself. He had already gone to the bar the day before and spent the day and night with them, getting stupid with Sakura a little after she presented her harem to him. Other than that, Fengli was becoming more mature and like a mother, but Violet was still everyone’s eldest sister, and Esteban was such a damn squire for her. Victor and Cari showed, and everyone listened to Heian Ciemnosc’s little adventures before getting drunk until the limit. Before becoming immediately sober, of course.

Thus, Heian Ciemnosc attended his Craftsmaking clubs’ ‘final challenge’ once and for all. In each of these, Heian Ciemnosc showcased skillsets that surpassed everyone else’s, and this was something clear after the Craftsmaking clubs saw more and more people joining with the influx of new recruits every year. It was a crazy shock to all Craftsmakers wherever Heian Ciemnosc proved himself.

However, he wasn’t the best. After all, while he showed what he could do, he hadn’t had the chance to create Craftsmaking products that were not only difficult to craft, but their materials and ingredients were also hard to find and refine. In the Second Step, one’s Soul was naturally more important than technique and control over the materials, processes, and methods. Thus, while Heian Ciemnosc’s skillsets were spectacular, he showed it with basic to advanced products whose prices ascended due to the use of each increasingly complex item.

Nevertheless, as the Academy was growing used to having Heian Ciemnosc, the black monster, back at it again, Heian Ciemnosc felt satisfied with his results and smiled a little in public.

… Finally, his free days were over, and it was time for Elena to torture him. Thus, the following daily life began. It went as follows: Each week, they would spend 2 days with their foster father, 2 days with Heian Ciemnosc’s adoptive family, and 1 in the Saberbone Diabolical Club. The mornings were for some playtime, where they could do marital services to each other, hang out peacefully, or spar like the battle-crazed fucks they are.

Afternoons and evenings were to be spent with the people they chose for the day. While the club was always spent with Mini Warlord games, the family time was full of calmness and quiet moments together. Elena had become more mature, and she could now gossip with her Auntie Sharina without Heian Ciemnosc and Uncle Puru knowing what evil, perverted things they were saying about them, each to their own man.

Of course, Heian Ciemnosc could cheat a little and hear them, but he would… definitely… not tell them he did. What Elena said was true, and Heian Ciemnosc saw it firsthand from his adoptive family. Sharina and Puru were at the later stages of the Soul Spirit realm. This was no small matter, as only Vice deans and Supervisors would have this much cultivation base in the Academy he knew 10 years ago.

But it wasn’t as if the Academy’s hierarchy was calmly cultivating daily. They weren’t Heian Ciemnosc. The Wrath Nihility Academy had a grand array formation that extended more than most others, especially in the Second Step. Only Third Step organizations have such gigantic, grand array formations as they have to keep a whole Region, or their territory within, on guard at all times from any possible conflict, even if it wasn’t directed at them.

Thus, the Academy’s hierarchy was taking turns cultivating heavily with the grand array formation and the highest hierarchy’s guidance. Uncle Puru even confirmed the use of Star Neutral Stones being used to keep up such pace without affecting their foundation. It wasn’t surprising to Heian Ciemnosc to know this, but it was still an eye-opening thing to know or be told.

However, Heian Ciemnosc had to focus on his cultivation base still. Thus, after every day, even the 5 which they spent with family or at the club, Heian Ciemnosc and Elena trained crazily with his dual cultivation method, exiting their bedrooms reeking of passion, love, and carnage after they took an hour or 2 to sleep before morning.

As for the 2 free days they had… Those were spent more so with heavy, intense, and death-threatening dual cultivation, sparring sessions, and pure and plain lovemaking. Sometimes, Arla joined. Other times, Sakura chipped in. On occasions, both were invited. But every time, Heian Ciemnosc was treated like a god, and his body was their altar to worship and treasure. Sakura brought her girls a couple times, lining them up on his bed with their butts up and legs closed, always making Heian Ciemnosc shake his head… while drooling.

After spending too much time with vile, demonic women, Heian Ciemnosc was corrupted.

However, it was a fine time teaching male-giving pleasure to the ladies who were used to Sakura’s loving and caring. As such, with Sakura’s proud smile, her harem was her beloved whenever they weren’t Heian Ciemnosc’s breeding animals in his bed and arms. It was quite a hot thing, and Elena couldn’t help conveying her emotions by herself, at the side, as Heian Ciemnosc sodomized and trained each of Sakura’s corruptible lovers.

However, time passed. And while Sakura’s harem made a great difference in his CO Team, Heian Ciemnosc didn’t treat them any different from the other COs or a couple hundred team members. Of course, the CO Team, as a whole, had been expanded. It still didn’t go over a few thousand members, but it could now be considered the forefather of the Blauw Empire’s Blue Force. In the future, the CO Team would teach the Blue Force a thing or two.

Of course, the time for the Academy and the Empire to directly cooperate to prepare for the foreseeable future was far into the future, something Heian Ciemnosc might still not be able to witness. Yet, that was something for the future selves of these two organizations to worry about. Heian Ciemnosc knew he didn’t have to worry about the Wrath Nihility Academy. It was reigned by oldies who were way above Heian Ciemnosc’s levels of scheming.

As for the Blauw Empire, oh boy… It was one of Heian Ciemnosc’s precious now. How could he leave if he wasn’t sure of their future? If it was even one bit bleak, he would’ve sacrificed the Empire’s economy again and constructed at least a couple Frigates and Destroyer spaceships to conquer the west, north, and south of the sea Regions, let alone what he did manage to help the Empire conquer.

Now, however… it was time for Heian Ciemnosc to affront a reality. One where he was strangely betting on.

. . .

Before the shabby cottage where Heian Ciemnosc’s Master’s empty blackness was located. In the early morning, before even a ray of the suns’ lights descend onto the Kingdom.

Step- “Hey, wait a moment… I have something to tell you,” Sara’s voice rang in Heian Ciemnosc’s mind like the most precious, melodic noises in the entire world, stunning Heian Ciemnosc and forcing him to stop his left foot from taking a step forwards midway.

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