BXBX NOVEL Chapter 243: Only you [2/2]
"Darling, you asshole! If one of us suddenly turned orange while our clothes burned, how would you feel?"
"GET STUFFED POSSUM!"
"Master, I am also quite angry. You could have warned us."
"Honey, I told you before, right? Stop blowing yourself up."
Lilly approached me and wrapped her arms around me.
"Idiot. Cherish yourself a bit more. We just told you we love you and you do this. I hate you. I'm glad you're okay."
My words stuck in my throat as I thought about what had happened from the girls' point of view. We talked, then I suddenly burned up while running to the backyard.
The first two times I created my {Kismet}, I was alone. Whatever pain I felt, I just gritted my teeth and pushed through it. My girls were probably angry right now, not because I was making my {Kismet}, but because they were worried about my recklessness.
It was a novel feeling. To suddenly have to take other people into account. But when I realized that their anger stemmed from their affection, whatever discomfort I felt from being beaten melted away.
Most people who wanted to commit suicide did so because they believed they were alone. Anyone who loved something would want to survive for that thing. Whether that thing was a person, a pet, a place, an object, or an experience.
Everyone was different, and the reasons people fought or tried to survive were as varied as the stars. For me, that reason was probably the women here by my side right now.
I returned Lilly's hug and apologized. "I am sorry, Dear. I will be more careful in the future."
Lilly nodded in agreement and allowed me to make peace with the rest of the Sirens.
My girls were really all different, Liv, Bella and Aki were easy to pacify. Jas, Jo and Robyn weren't, the last three decided to take a few more swings before they forgave me.
"I hope whatever {Kismet} you got was good enough for such a beating, honey."
I smiled as I replied. "It was worth every blow."
We returned to the living room as I took over the flat screen with {Connect}.
"I want you all to have this. Exa. Are you there?"
[I am. Pleased to meet you my ladies. I am Exa].
Exa, my artificial intelligence turned {Kismet}, has finally returned. She was using the maid avatar that Aira had used before.
"Exa, please display my {Kismet} on the screen."
[Roger].
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{Limitless} v.2
- Kismet was created by merging the {Fates} for Reaper Limitless. Acts as a container that packages abilities as a state.
- Abilities are divided into two pools. Actives, which can be activated manually, and Passives, which are active as long as {Limitless} v.2 is active.
Built-in Features:
EXA Integration - Using the E.X.A. {Fate} combat system, some tasks can be delegated.
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Skill Upgrading - Using the E.X.A. {Fate} combat system, both active and passive pools can be upgraded regardless of their original {Fate}.
Skill Download - Once activated, abilities will last for 72 hours.
Skill Combination - If compatible, active or passive skills are combined into a single slot. Combo slots available (99)
Cost: 5000 souls / day
Active: Nothing set. (15 slots available)
Passive: Nothing set. (30 slots available)
Limitations: Rewind family incompatible, once activated all other {Fates} Families except {Rewind} will be disabled.
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{EXA} v.2
- Enhanced eXecution and Assault {Fate} combat system. Automated skill management for {Limitless}.
- Updated firmware from AIRA version 7.1. Optimized for battlefield reconnaissance and analysis.
- V.2 now allows adds {Trace} as built in skill.
- Built-in capabilities
- E.X.A. Reload - Automates the reloading of all {Fates} registered in {Armory}.
- Trace v.2 - Enhanced version of {Trace}, weapons registered in the {Armory} will automatically return to storage when out of contact with the host. | Allows weapons in storage to be reloaded.
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{Armory}
- Storage space for weapons and equipment. Uses the E.X.A system.
- Each registered item can be repaired for a soul cost.
- Reduces the {Reload} cost for each registered weapon by 10%.
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"..."
The Sirens all had astonished expressions when they saw the {Kismet} on the screen. I felt proud when I saw what was there. My mind raced with the new fighting styles my new {Kismet} gave me. I only had three now, but in a way, I gained more than I lost.
"Possum, I don't get it. Should I be impressed?"
"I'm at a loss too, my love. Can you please explain?"
I was about to answer when the rest of the girls began to voice their opinions.
"No wonder Master was able to kill me. {Limitless} lives up to his name."
"This fucking cheater. While other people are struggling to get just one {Kismet}, Honey now has, what? 99 of them?"
"Darling, this is insane. The synergy of {Limitless}, {EXA}, and {Armory} means that you can practically fight forever!"
"Husband, when you register at least ten weapons in the armory, {Reload} no longer has a cost. No, you basically have no need to reload at all. Just by switching weapons, Exa would reload them for you."
"Dearest, the ability to repair any weapon after it is destroyed is absurd. Skill combination and skill download are also incredibly convenient. Even with 5000 souls, the soul mileage is tremendously efficient."
"Hehe, you haven't even gotten to the best part yet. You girls can use {Limitless} too," I boasted proudly.
"What?" x7
"One of my wishes for {Limitless} was to allow all of your {Fates} to be in one ability. This way, you can get it through my blood."
"Possum, that is just bullshit!"
"My love, that would allow everyone to fight like you, would it not?"
Embarrassed, I scratched my cheek as I answered.
"Not exactly, it has a hidden limitation. This ability can only be used by the seven of you."
"Why, dear? Why limit it to just us? Wouldn't it help your armies if you gave it to everyone?"
"I didn't want to," I replied curtly.
"Darling, that is very impractical. Why would you..."
"I love only you girls, afterall."
"..." X7
"{Limitless} is meant to be my namesake. I wanted it to protect you along with {Rewind}. Only the women I love can use it."