C219: New Caster
Alt Title teaser: Hiring a Maid
Date published: 5/15/2025.
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Axel, who had teleported home earlier, comes out from behind a tree on a nearby hill as he comments on what he had just witnessed.
"Interesting" he remarks while rubbing his chin. Why wouldn't he think it is interesting, he surely could not have expected that Alaya would have shifted his first appearance in this world into the current timeline.
"Will your appearance there interfere with your plans?" Kaoruko comes out from behind the tree that Axel is standing in front of. While she has no differing features, Axel can identify wisps of smoke that are being emitted form her body.
The truth is that this version of her is an illusion clone which she made after seeing a certain ninja create clones that blew up into smoke when defeated. Yes, Kaoruko had devised her own shadow clone technique to act as her scouts while she remained safe in their home. Of course these clones are not pure energy but also incorporate a special demonesses power of illusion. Scenes that she had originally been able to recreate with her poetry had transitioned to her in paintings and illusions. (naruto clones created through Tamayo's illusion demon blood art)
"It won't, might make things more interesting but I have another idea anyway in the works." He responds as he notices that Gilgamesh seems to have finally spotted Axel watching the whole situation with a cheeky smile on his face.
Veins sprout on the king of kings forehead as the confusion of the previous revelation only grows. His physical power, the teleportation and now this possible younger version that is an enigma of power in an incomplete form. The comparison between the supposed younger and the current state is incomparable. The younger could not hide anything worth a damn about himself as he was raised with a personality that is too honest while the older is sly and mysterious with depths that can't be seen through.
The golden servant can only hold his tongue and witness how the situation progresses.
"Does your plan have something to do about that ugly servant and his master that were killed off in the sewers earlier today?" Kaoruko cant help but ask to fill in her gaps of knowledge.
"That is correct my dear. I feel like interfering here a bit more than planned but also in a subtle way that would give the greatest surprise." he says with a grin now on his face, Kaoruko can't help but shake her head at the bad thoughts Axel has had since he came from one of his recent trips to a different land.
"Let's go home, I have work to do and Luna needs her own assistant" he says mysteriously as he wraps his arm around the illusion clone before both disappear from the hilltop.
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In the basement of a remote house just outside Fuyuki lies a magic circle. This circle is composed of a big star of David in the center that is surrounded by a circle that touches each corner. Around this circle are magical symbols, yet there is a bit of space between each line of symbols in the cardinal directions.
Surrounding the entire structure is 2 more circles that are close to each other but the circle on the inside of these 2 has bubbles in the cardinal directions that contain calligraphy writing related to the 4 natural elements: Fire, Water, Wind and earth. Yet similar bubbles lie connected to the initial star of David but on the outside angles closer to the North and South.
To finish off the magic circle is a set of 3 more circles focused in the center of the star. This is an Oval in the direct center with a bigger pure circle on top of the oval but slightly off center of the actual space with a small pure circle on top of that one but to the right. (pic here)
This is a Solomon Seal and not a specific one as there are a few variances in their form depending on their efficacy but Axel who is standing next to the finished summoning circle has a connection to the throne itself and thus knowledge on all of them that have been made until now. He simply chose the simplest one as there are others with 8 point stars, filled in corners of the star, extra seemingly random squiggles that looks closer to ink blots in between the 2 sets of circles, inner and outer, the grand order also deems the need for extra extraplanary spikes in the corners of the outer set of circles. Granted that is with a technological aspect that turns the 2d circle into 3d.
Axel could have created the most complicated circle yet he saw no need to as he has something far more precious. He first sets down a delicate old item belonging to his desired servant and then sets down a second item. This one is far more precious as it is the sealed physical form of the Saint Graph related to Gilles de Rais (caster) who he had killed a few hours before setting up this summoning circle.
In doing so, he had essentially wiped out any and all forms of Gilles De Ray, but only this version, he allowed the core form that makes up the servant Gilles De Ray and power related to him to return to the throne but all of it's stats have been sunk to Rank E by Axel's theft. Yet it is better for that servant to completely lose his love and obsession rather than full on destruction, though it comes at the cost of completely losing his caster status.
As for why Axel did this? It's because he wanted to overlay this saint graph with the servant he plans to summon to exponentially increase their power. That is why he didn't bother expanding the magic circle to a higher tier as the saint graph offering bridges the gap far better than the circle itself.
Axel steps out of the circle and begins to rouse his mana while also activating the barrier around the house to suppress anything that happens inside the house and surrounding area. It's special form prevents other magus from sensing it's existence as an added layer of security. Axel holds his hand out above the circle and begins to recite a chant that was more structurally sound to the throne of Heroes.
"Let silver and steel be the essence.
Let stone and the archduke of contracts be the foundation.
Let Blue be the color I pay tribute to.
Let rise a wall against the wind that shall fall.
Let the four cardinal gates close.
Let the three-forked road from the crown reaching unto the Kingdom rotate.
Let it be declared now; your flesh shall serve under me, and my fate shall be with your sword.
Submit to the beckoning of the Holy Grail.
Answer, if you would submit to this will and this truth.
An oath shall be sworn here.
I shall attain all virtues of all of Heaven;
I shall have dominion over all evils of all of Hell.
From the Seventh Heaven, attended to by three great words of power.
come forth from the ring of restraint, protector of the holy balance!
Axel breathes a sigh of relief as he senses the magical energy gathering from the Fuyuki Leyline to welcome his servant. He knows that someone would sense it but when Axel finishes his work here, they will only assume that someone weak summoned a servant and have to rely on the natural ley lines but the only hint that would remain is that the servant is strong from the initial effect it has on the ley lines.
The mana builds up as a bright orb is summoned from the orb, the energy gathers in this orb as this is the conduit portal to the throne of heroes to manifest servants. The first thing that gets sucked in is the legacy item needed to connect to the hero within the throne. Most Legacy items are destroyed upon their usage yet there are a few like Avalon that have self restorative or indestructible properties to prevent their destruction. That was not the case here as it was simply a piece of fabric from the servants clothes from the unknown part of history as the servant in his mind is one that is known but could not be pinpointed due to her connection to an old testament religious figure.
"Come forth my servant and accept this peace offering that I am providing" he declares before stepping out of the room to calm his heart as even though the memories of others who have only ever seen the summoning process through a flat screen, this moment is extraordinarily exciting.
Back in the basement, the summoning process continues unabated as the figure of the servant is condensed from the upgraded saint graph. The figure takes a tentative step as their strength and agility has doubled from their original rank D state into rank C. Granted the opposite is true as there is only a minor boost to their mana, luck or power of their noble phantasm.
"My, what a dreary fellow my master has chosen to empower me through. I won't decline this tender morsel but I do wonder, what other offering do they make to me" The magical mist begins to recede as the figure within finally makes its appearance. With milky dark skin, they possess a lithe figure that is the envy of many. Adorned in a simple purple, red and gold bikini to cover her ample assets (top and bottom). Jewelry is interlaid within her bikini but also around her neck and atop her luscious free flowing deep purple hair, it's shade is similar but different than Raikou's who is more Violet (bit more blue in Raikou's while this is pure purple).
Her long nimble legs are adorned in a stop issue of thigh high leggings that are connected to a set of shoes also a purple color and adorned in gold jewels and red fabric inside it. Her Bikini expands further down her back and flows out into 2 flowing red ribbons while a second set of blue ribbons that are connected in the back are attached to her upper arm bracelets which are not connected to the long forearm covering single finger covering gloves. Overall, her appearance reveals the entirety of her midriff as well as the zone around her waist with the exception of her thin underwear.
While she possesses an appearance that can truly be considered peerless in every manner of the word. There are two discrepancies that makes the common folk be far less attracted to her, a pair of long fluffy ears the same color as her hair while the inside is a lovely peach color and tufts of white hair within. Her beastly ears serve as an factual statement to her inhumanity but for now, they twitch in response to something in the room moving.
The other being a fluffy tail of purple hair lovingly positioned atop her pronounced tush but it's bound up by a single gold chain for easier control.
Crack crack crumble crumble
As she had spoken, a wall in the room collapses to show a stack of 500 bars of gold neatly arranged. The beauty's eyes seem to shine as she bends over to admire the great riches. Her tail wagging in excitement over the estimated 300 thousand US dollars in front of her. This would be the equivalent of 40 million Yen but it's been a bad few years for the exchange services as otherwise the conversion rate would be higher from US to Yen.
"Oh ho, it is a pleasant offering indeed. I certainly have no complaints about the man whose voice I heard summoning me" While she appears to be casual and relaxed, the opposite is true as her ears twitch once more to something entering the room this time around. Yet she doesnt turn around to see the reaction of the new person.
Unfortunately for her, it is no man that enters the room but a fellow tall woman bearing pale skin and long silver hair wearing a secretariat outfit that does little to conceal her own impressive bust.
"Miss, on behalf of my lord, I ask that you refrain from such implicit actions as they might spark his bad side to ravage you here and now. Once you are done, please change into this outfit before stepping into the living room upstairs." Luna, who now bears a remarkably human form due to her evolution under the new name states. (pic here)
"I shall, but before you go, by your words, they imply that he already knows who I am before I even introduced myself."
"Correct. My Lord's knowledge far surpasses the humans the throne of heroes likely taught you about."
"My, what a deviant my master is. But is even deviant enough to love such ears and tail?" The Caster bends over with her hands palms out in front of her ears, curling them a bit playfully. The secretary before the beautiful caster ponders for a moment as she looks between the servant's eyes and her fluffy ears. It takes her a moment to formulate a proper answer to which she says.
"He is a deviant, he had desired me when I was still just a simple hobgoblin who made the choice to recognize him as my lord. The breadth of our status and power makes him desire to conquer me, and his desire only grew when I gained a human form that you see now. It takes all his self control to stay true to his values and not spontaneously violate me with his seed." Luna explains to which the servant is shocked on multiple levels, from the reveal of a humanoid monster, her master's tastes and the appreciation of staying loyal to his tenets. It reminds the servant of someone she cared for in her life.
"But if I must be honest, he would likely find it amusing to stuff you into a bunny suit and have you repeat the pose you just did while he lays claim to your buttocks" Luna ends her statement off and finally departs while the caster is in shock that they would be frivolous as to add a second pair of ears to her and mimic with her hands having a third. A slight blush crosses her face as she " humphs' " but after a few moments relents and looks at the outfit provided to her.
Her blush grows in expectation as she certainly did not expect this as her second gift from her master but she finds the materials made from considerable wealth which suits her fancy even if it is this …style.
She begins to put it on and begins to adjust it to fit better as she is surprised by how snug this outfit is. Heading up the stairs, she finds Luna there who points her into the next room which is a living room with a lit fireplace. The room is quite antique with an old painting, a historical sculpture that should very well belong in a museum but there is also a suit of armor holding a weapon that is surely not made for human usage as it is far too big for any normal man to lift.
At the center of the room, sitting in front of the fireplace while reading some papers, is Axel. "Lord, the servant has arrived" Luna speaks up and Axel sets the papers aside as he looks up at the female assistant and the servant beside her. Seeing the pair of beautiful women truly gets his motor running but he takes a deep breath to calm himself as he stands up.
"Welcome, Queen of Sheba. Please have a seat. You may take your leave Luna, Thank you for your service, as always" Luna curtsies before departing while the Queen steps forward to get a better look at Axel before moving her tail to the side as she sits down.
"It is a pleasure to meet you. I trust my first gift was self explanatory and agreeable with you?"
"It was, I found it very lovely but I do have a few questions I hope to ask of you"
"Naturally, you may go right ahead"
"The first question I would like to know is how were you able to summon me?"
"A simple enough piece of information, I have a minor connection to the throne of heroes akin to an investor whose investment provided him information of a few items that were viable trinkets to summon any and all servants listed in the throne. "
"I see, a smart investmen to be sure. I can indeed feel the connection to the throne through you but had not been aware of it's depth. My second question is why me?
"I felt that from what I knew of your personality, you would be the most viable to help take over the business aspect of the little corner of magic I've laid claim to. I can handle it myself but I don't appreciate the value of money and thus occasionally lack the nerve to try to improve. Your job would be to ensure the operations would continue on target, essentially a managerial position would be your future."
"Thank you for explaining all this to me master, I hope to fulfill the trust you place upon me with the business that likely is very successful from the gold bars i've seen. Now comes my third and final question"
"Why am I being made to wear a maid Outfit?"
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Alt Title: Summoning Circle, Maid Versus Secretary, New Servant
Word count: 3007
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