A System That Beats Death

Getting up seconds after being struck, the insane Haruto charged again not at Itsuki but at his new enemy.

"What are you doing Earl!? Why are you helping humans", the Viscount exclaimed in shock. He actually wasn"t against aiding humans in their petty squabbles but since he wasn"t aware of the plan, he knew the situation was against his favor.

The Demon Earl glared at the Viscount in derision before continuing the clash with the insane Darkblood. Haruto continually attacked the Earl whilst simultaneously taking in more and more blood. He had no reservations on the purity of the blood as long as it was actually blood. If the situation persisted then Haruto could only grow stronger. As his ability to reason had vanished, he didn"t take time to properly absorb the blood. This would eventually result in self destruction but before that, his strength would increase immensely.

"Did you seriously think that I would become the d.u.c.h.ess" play toy?", the Earl said towards the shocked Viscount.

"Tch. So you knew who my real backer was", the Viscount muttered before glancing at Itsuki as if he was a pot of gold. His d.u.c.h.ess had given him two objectives to accomplish while he was staying in this particular human realm. The first one was to control the Demon Earl through accompaniment and eventually entice him to join their side while the second one was to capture any man which matched or exceeded her standards.

As he was unable to complete his first objective now that the Earl was aware of his plan and strictly against him, he could only try the second objective. Some of the previous humans were somewhat good looking but he was on the fence with gifting them to his d.u.c.h.ess. They had barely matched her standards and her standards would only rise if the tributes given had only ever met her standards. Usually he would have to ponder for a bit before selecting them. However, the one in front of him had a phenomenal countenance. With such a devilishly handsome male as a gift, he would surely be lauded and awarded.

"Then our temporary alliance is off then", the Viscount stated before screeching loudly.

The screech was loud enough to be heard by the people outside. Noticing the commotion, the two hundred people on standby began to rush in.

Seeing 2 powerful Demons and the free Itsuki, they charged and began to clash.

Itsuki and the Demon Earl both grimaced before glancing towards each other.

"Why are you helping me?", Itsuki inquired. Although he knew demons weren"t pure evil as described by the dogma of this world, he was still cynical about them.

"I am sent here by the Duke of Pride. You"ve met him before", the Earl answered.

The Duke of Pride? Atlas didn"t even have to think for more than a second to know who it was. Powerful demons were ranked according to n.o.bility and the only powerful Demon before these three was the one he had encountered in the village and gifted him his Minor Realm of Purgatory.

"Seems I owe him even more. Do you need me to get rid of that Viscount?", Itsuki said as he decided to acknowledge the Earl as his ally. After throwing an insignificant human towards the rampaging Haruto, the Earl then warned, "Yes but be careful, he has a powerful backing"

Itsuki then nodded before severing the hands of a few Clan mates which had tried to form a circle around him.

The 200 People truly were cannon fodder as they had tried to kill Itsuki, only to receive a missing limb while a few tried to help Haruto only to be caught in the crossfire and absorbed by Haruto who could not differentiate friend from foe.

[B-Rank Quest:

Objective: Kill Demon Viscount Ryer

Reward: Frost Emission and 5000 Points]

As Ryer charged to disrupt the Earl, Itsuki suddenly appeared in front of him and threw somebody else"s disconnected fist at him.

[Speed B Upgraded to Speed A(-4500)]

Caught off guard by the astonishing speed, Ryer barely sidestepped in time. Feeling the fist graze against his cheek, he glared at Itsuki before thinking, I will abuse you before I send you off to become a concubine.

Retracting his claws, he rushed towards Itsuki and swiped downwards. Dodging the swipe, Itsuki swung his blade sideways and tried to declaw him. Ryer immediately withdrew as the pressure from the blade began to create cracks on his claws. Knowing now to avoid the blade, he stopped using his claws and picked up a weapon off of a dead human.

Accelerating with the sledgehammer as his weapon, he continually created fissures as Itsuki managed to avoid each and every blow. Immensely peeved, he crushed the sledgehammer with his fists and snarled. He then noticed all of Itsuki"s strings which seemed to be randomly positioned.

The strings then all moved as Itsuki maneuvered them to act. He watched as the strings dragged every weapon from a dead carca.s.s. Amused by what seemed childish to him, he thought these inferior quality weapons could barely even scratch my skin.

He then took back his words as Itsuki sent the myriad of "inferior quality" weapons towards him. As Itsuki was faster than Ryer, Ryer could only defend as the 100 weapons encased him like a coc.o.o.n and began to chip off his scales.

His face visibly darkened before he decided to stop playing around. He was about to charge but stopped when hearing Haruto"s sudden roar.

The 2 Demon n.o.bles immediately ceased their actions and created a barrier. Itsuki did not activate his as it was still on Kirei. He gritted his teeth and mentally prepared for the onslaught.

The Darkblood then began to draw blood from every possible source. THe darkened blood which still covered the ground flew into the air in specks while blood vessels of living humans began to rupture.

[Blood Lord"s Decree]

The Blood Reservoir once again was filled with blood as it dripped from every opening on the human head. Instantly, the remaining humans all perished alongside their fallen comrades. Itsuki was the only exception and he struggled to retain his blood through the usage of Blood Manipulation. A small stream of blood escaped through his nose before Haruto stopped his blood beckoning.

To counter Blood Lord"s Decree without a barrier, required total control of every capillary, artery, and vein. Collapsing due to overexertion, Itsuki trembled as he tried to get back on his own two feet. The Demon Earl grimaced as this was exactly how Darkbloods could deter powerful demons. Through insanity, they became true calamities and could rival even a Demon Duke if given enough blood.

As Itsuki tried to regain his strength, Ryer grinned and kicked him in the stomach. Spewing more blood than usual, Itsuki then flew against the cavern wall creating a crater.

"You dare try to break my precious claws and scales? I will break you", Ryer said while sneering.

f.u.c.k! Blood Calamities were this disastrous? Those textbooks were complete bulls.h.i.t, Itsuki thought. They mentioned the annihilation of a village but this power could annihilate an entire city.

His entire body was numb all over and his head pounded which created a desperate situation.

Since push came to shove, I"ll go berserk as well, Itsuki thought. That way I can also handle Haruto.

With a determined look in his eyes, he stared at Ryer in disdain.

As if knowing what Itsuki was thinking, Ryer stomped on Itsuki"s hand.

"I won"t let you. One Blood Calamity is enough", he said with a sinister grin.

[Trial of l.u.s.t Inflicted]

Sensing what was akin to a current of electricity strike his consciousness, Itsuki jolted abruptly. His senses and vision began to distort and the scenery of the Blood Reservoir completely vanished.

"Become mine", a sultry and provocative voice sounded.

Looking around, Itsuki could only see the color pink. The fleshy pink walls didn"t just remind him of flesh but probably were actual flesh. It pulsated as if the living tissue were still connected to whatever organism it had been extracted from.

The air was filled with the stench of aphrodisiac, musk, and the scent of copulation which nauseated him. He could hear the grunts and moans from intercourse but it was amplified as if the partic.i.p.ants were literally being sent to heaven.

In front of him, a thin layer of skin parted in two to reveal a voluptuous figure. Each step she did irradiated s.e.x appeal and caused her b.r.e.a.s.t.s to bounce.

Stopping in front of Itsuki, she looked down and smiled.

"My my. What a handsome boy", the woman said as she took in Itsuki"s appearance.

Poking his shoulder, she then playfully dragged her fingernail across his chest and down his abs. Before she could reach his pelvis, Itsuki glared at her intensely and acted. He swiped at her, intending to strike her, but instead retrieved an item.

[l.u.s.t Visor Obtained]

(The ability to sense l.u.s.t and view partnering in past lives)

In the next moment, to her shock and extreme displeasure, he disappeared and returned to reality.

[Trial of l.u.s.t Bypa.s.sed(-10000)]

Waking up, Itsuki immediately tried to get up. He then felt a major migraine and laid back down in frustration. After his headache alleviated, he noticed the dead Ryer and the lap he was laying on. Looking up, he saw Kirei who had puffy eyes from crying.

She smiled radiantly upon his awakening and gently laid him on the cavern floor. She then noticed his extreme erection and her face reddened.

She then softly said, "It will be over soon" and grabbed her sword which had been plunged into Ryer"s chest cavity.

[B-Rank Quest Completed:

Frost Emission Acquired

5000 Points Added]

Itsuki silently watched as she walked towards Haruto who had been suppressing the Demon Earl. Not noticing her presence, he continually launched barrages of palm strikes against the weakening Earl and create fissures with every step.

Stopping a meter away from Haruto, she then took out a talisman and activated it. He could see ma.s.sive amounts of Soul Energy being consumed by the talisman before it began to shine. The glimmer lit up the entire Reservoir and blinded everyone. Kirei then threw it towards Haruto who could only scream in intense agony. Minutes later, the glow subsided and a condensed boulder of kegare remained.

Kirei then fell to her knees as her complexion paled significantly as if she was ill.

The Demon Earl looked at the two of them before flashing a warm smile, "Revel was right. You two just might be able to"

He then brought the two to a secluded location to rest before leaving.

The two sat next to each other but the atmosphere was very awkward. Both felt more vulnerable and fragile than they ever had in the entirety of their existences.

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Itsuki"s face was still flushed and the tent in his robes had not relented one bit.

"System, didn"t I bypa.s.s the Trial of l.u.s.t? Why is it still up?", he growled.

"To answer Host"s question, you had abilities to protect your psyche but none to protect your corporeal form"

Sighing in frustration, he then looked at Kirei. Her beauty immediately enticed him but he tried to reign in his desires.

He then solemnly said, "Kirei leave before I do something we both regret"

Understanding what he meant, she shook her head, "I definitely won"t regret it"

Using l.u.s.t Visor, Itsuki could see that she had no s.e.xual partners even in her previous lives like him. She should find someone more loving, he thought as he considered himself lacking in affection and deemed her to be a rare jewel.

"This is the suspension bridge effect. You"ll definitely regret it"

Kirei only smiled in response.

"I"m sterile", Itsuki continued in trying to dissuade her.

"Host is correct. The purpose of biological offspring is incompatible with Protocol Resurrection and Host"s mindset which resulted in the function being disabled"

"Adoption is fine", Kirei said with a widening smile.

Deciding to reveal his greatest secret, he said, "This isn"t my only lifetime. I have been through many which means I"m mentally over 40 and... I might find someone else"

"No you won"t", Kirei said resolutely.

"I will have many lifetimes as well and I won"t let you go even for one of them", Kirei said with an increasingly mischievous smile.

"This ring talks to you too, right?"

Itsuki solemnly nodded.

She then swallowed an iridescent pearl in front of him.

"Even though the ring-", Itsuki was interrupted as Kirei pa.s.sionately kissed him. Prying through his lips with her tongue, she forcefully inserted the other pearl down his throat.

After swallowing, he felt his soul tremble. He then felt a loving presence enter his soul while a part of his soul left. As their souls fused, a rejuvenating sensation erupted from their core and liberated them from their weakened states.

Addicted to the sweet taste of her saliva, he continued their kiss until they both lost their breath. As they separated, a strand of saliva dangling from both of their lips glistened as it remained connected.

Taking the lead, Atlas began to undress her. He smirked upon seeing her wearing his creations which caused her to blush. He then unclasped the bra before gently kneading the soft and supple mounds on her chest. She moaned in pleasure from this action and then began to undress him.

Upon seeing his throbbing member, she smirked and dexterously stroked it.

Atlas trembled as she accelerated her pace yet somehow made the action seem elegant despite its carnal nature. He then unleashed his load which she captured with her hand. To his shock, she then licked his essence joyfully as if it was delicious food.

Once she was done, she then bit his ear and whispered, "Tell me your real name"

Shivering from pleasure, he stammered, "Atlas"

She gave him a gentle smile and began to take off her last piece of clothing which had been protecting her special place. She then stretched her arms out as if to hug him and said, "Atlas. Take me"

"Gladly", he said before he thrust his adventurer into the darkness of her nether regions.

The escapade continued until the fading dusk became dawn.

He then woke up drenched in sweat and fluid created by their bonding. Fully rejuvenated, he activated the Aura of Purification and watched as the green particles made everything immaculate.

Noticing how secluded the area was, he decided to build a house here.