Chapter 570: From my Seeker war? [1/2]
Hundreds of ten-foot gigantic lizards came for my girls. I could feel my hands getting antsy as I asked my battle harem.
'My {Kindred}, can I please assist you?'
But while worry and fear came from my side of our {Kindred} link, my girls were different. Whatever emotions I sent their way were drowned in a multitude of colors.
Anger, excitement, interest, and most of all, battlelust. Each of my girls was like a lioness on the hunt. The sheer intensity of the energy emanating from their links made me question myself. They were not afraid, but rather enjoying the thrill of combat.
'Dearest, please don't do something so boorish. Your turn will come.'
'YEAH! Darling is the star of the show! Let us take care of the small fry! HEHE!''
"As your harem, it is our duty to prepare your stage, Husband. Please trust us.'
'HAHAHA! THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SIREN! ONWARD MY SISTERS! FOR THE GLORY OF OUR BELOVED!'
'Strewth! I think Liv broke. Whatever, Possum. Stop being a drama queen. We got this.'
'Ara, Shujin's concern is worth its weight in gold though... How many women would experience having him worry about their safety?'
'Enough talk. Honey, shut up for a minute. I am going to unload Connie, Pixie, and D. From now on. This battleground is for Sirens only!'
I could only smile wryly as I stopped running. Gareth looked puzzled as I placed him back on the ground. Amari and Mia also came to a stop.
"My lord? Why are we stopping? We are close to the closest fort! We should storm it."
"Limitless, do you really not want us to help?"
"How many enemies are those girls fighting? They need help right"
Even the gorilla and the werewolf were thrilled by my family's power.
"There is no need. My harem wishes to destroy the Lizardkin before they move on," I replied.
The rear hatch of the Bradley opened and my {Vassals} ran towards my position with Connie. Fear and confusion were written all over their faces.
Switchblades and MAARS escorted them. Pixie and Delroy, however, joined the fight, shooting the F-rank Chuckies that popped out of the ground.
Meanwhile, Bella drove the Bradley at full speed, with the three headless Cyclopes running ahead of her.
"My lord. The powerful crossbows your army uses are amazing! Even women and children can fight well. And their agility is also on par with knights!" Gareth praised.
"The weapons are only half the story. The {Kismet} I told you about earlier is the bigger factor."
"Is that so? The so-called {Call My Name}? Do you really intend to give it to every citizen on the 24th floor?"
"Yes. Anyone who wants to bear arms will be allowed to do so under my name. As long as they have the will to fight, Hellsend and I will make it happen."
Connie and my {Vassals} arrived without a hitch. It was amusing to see them all doing combat glides with their weapons raised. Delroy carried a Sig LMG 6.8. Connie had an XM7. Finally, Pixie carried a P320, but had an M320 grenade launcher on her back.
Seeing that they were somewhat proficient meant that they were really giving it their all in training. Together, they killed five undead on their way to me. And the adrenaline of combat was evident on their faces.
"See that, my lord! You better watch out! I can fight now!" the reporter boasted.
My vassals also grinned from ear to ear. It made sense to take on responsibility. It made you feel the consequences, but it ultimately gave you freedom. Their elation was their first taste of it.
I actually gave {Call My Name} to Hellsend the moment it was finished. After the officers got it, Exa explained the rest. After training with it for a day, the results were already evident.
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"Well done. Stand by for now. {Portal}!"
I opened a portal and the TRX Razorback and the Ripsaw M5 came out.
"BOLLOCKS! HOW MANY OF THOSE THINGS DO YOU ALL HAVE?"
"Fluffy, calm down."
'Exa. Protect the group here with the M5. Launch all drones and switchblades and have them loiter in the air.'
[Understood.]
The M5 then had complicated-looking cameras extending from its frame. This was called the TacFLIR surveillance system.
A drone was also launched from the rear of the tank. It was the R80D Skyraider UAV, which was a military grade UAV better than my civilian Skydio drone.
Unfortunately, it was tethered to the M5 and was just a fancy periscope with a short range.
Meanwhile, the Razorback began firing its entire loadout in an intimidating salvo. Along with the Switchblades, its front panels opened, allowing my old Skydio drone to take off.
"D, Pixie, use this time to learn about the enemies on this floor. As my {Vassals}, I expect you to kick more ass than even my officers. Connie, you should be able to have Exa record the information as well, if you wish."
"Yes, my lord!" x3
The three of them then went into a blank trance. Having the [Exa Network] part of {Call My Name} allowed us to function almost on par with a country's military. Naturally, the other trio beside me frowned at my words.
Unlike Connie, Pixie, and D, they were not part of Hellsend. Taking this as an opportunity, I took out three vials of my blood. Then I faced them and asked solemnly.
"Do you three wish to gain {Call My Name} as well?"
Understandably, the three of them were slack-jawed. Giving away powerful {Kismet} for free was not a practice in Hellsgate. Not when you could just put it on the Graveyard Market and make money from it instead.
"My lord, are you sure? Such a trump should be reserved only for those who serve you." Gareth replied.
His personality added credence to his way of life. Instead of jumping at the chance, he wanted to be worthy of it first.
"I am sure. This is my gift to you. As the one who will defend my kingdom, it makes no sense not to give it to you. I believe in your honor and know that you would not betray me without a just cause."
The knight kneeled exaggeratedly as he thumped his chest with his fist.
"I, GARETH FAESTEN, PLEDGE MY ALLEGIANCE TO LIMITLESS, LORD OF HELLSEND! FROM THIS MOMENT TILL THE DAY I FALL, I SHALL SERVE NO OTHER!"
Nodding, I handed him the vial, which he accepted as if it were his greatest treasure. The Phantom quickly opened the cork and drank it in one gulp.
I turned to the others and asked again.
"What about you two?"
"Limitless, I like you and your harem, but I am a prince."
"I also cannot swear allegiance to a foreign lord. I serve the lords of Europe."
"Yet you come to me and not to them to solve your problems," I replied mercilessly.
"That is..."
"..."
I shook my head in disinterest and waved my hand.
"No matter. What's done is done. I will fulfill my words regardless of your decision. Here, catch."
I threw both vials to Mia, who caught them hesitantly.
"Consider this my gift. As I said, no matter what you think of me, the truth that you saved my girls will never change. I will be grateful as long as I live. Until the day you decide to face me in battle, I will never betray either of you."
No longer waiting for their answer, I turned to Gareth and instructed him.
"The invocation keyword is {In the Name of Limitless}."
"{In the name of Limitless}!"
A great burst of souls erupted from the medieval knight. Although it was much smaller than what {Limitless} used, it was still something that consumed 3,000 souls. Gareth's eyes widened as he experienced the power of my {Kismet}.
'Exa, tell Gareth what he needs to know.'
[Yes, my lord.]
Hearing another voice besides my own, Gareth jumped back and drew his weapon.