Chapter 59 - The Reaper Looks Off Putting

So its the day after helping killing Rosalia and her guild. Right now me, Agil, Lisbeth, Silica, Pina, Asuna, Klein, his friends, the pack, Chaco, and A forced by Asuna, Kirito. Are at the orphanage located on the first floor where kids and teens. Who are younger and can't be left alone to their own device's. Are all living at with Thinker and his ȧssistant, that in the sao stuff. Requested Asuna and Kirito to save thinker from the hidden dungeon. Now you may be wondering why we're here well its because everyone needs a break.

So I just suggested this as it can be relaxing likely for everyone. So once our rather large arrived out front it Thinker who was sweeping. Was surprised to see us all there but was quite happy to hear that. We came to hang out with the kids just it'll have to be outside. Of the town so that we have more space for everyone to move. So once he and Yulier his devoted ȧssistant agreed to do so my group, followed by Thinker and Yulier, with about a hundred kids, and fifteen members of the liberation force. Headed outside of town which the brats were excited and jumping about.

Once we exited through the west gate near a stream of water. We let the brats run about while everyone split up about the area. Me and the pack were setting up portable stations. Mainly a portable kitchen then my portable blacksmith station with tables and chairs. Once everyone saw me removing such items from large bags. On all of my companions backs they leaked surprised voices. Though once Klein and his friends started offering to teach about their. Respective weapons some kids were interested so everyone I came with started their own.

Little classes to teach the kids about things, Lisbeth had to ask to use my forge. Which I said go ahead while I put mainly all my armor and weapons. Into my inventory leaving me only in my cloak, a black vest, red dress shirt, black pants, combat boots, my wrist crossbow, and skull ring. Just to throw everyone off I put on a pink apron with a manly stoic face. Seeing such a display the liberation force members, Kirito, a few of Klein's friends face planted. As I'm pretty much a scary guy yet right now I stoicly put on a pink apron. Then tied my hair up into a pony tail and had a pup make water. So I can wash my hands which this whole scene really threw them off.

Lisbeth, Silica, Thinker, Yulier, and Agil all gave me a chuckle. But a small nod for causing such a funny scene by doing so. Asuna, Klein, Dynamm, Dale, and the kids all looked at me laughing. All of you but the brats gotta pay sixty yrd to eat now. Thus while everyone died laughing an interesting cooking scene played out. As the pups played around with the food ingredients. Using their magic abilites making very perfectly cut up vegetables and meat. Some landed into a pot of boiling water that has been seasoned. While Chaco accurately pierced meat and vegetables onto skewers which landed on a grill.

While me and Myriad where uniquely making chocolate and deserts. In perfect harmony like we've always done so together. All while doing little spins at times making drinks for the food. Some of the girls had their prides hurt as a man and beast are making. Food in such a strange yet fun manner that some of the kids and Yulier. Charged into make sandwiches to compete with us in making better food. This kind of peaceful and light hearted atmosphere went on for three hours. Just when we all were goung to hold a little mock battle tournament.

Kibaou that strange orange hair style prick came out of the gate running. Before interrupting us all and pointing at Thinker screaming that he's to relaxed. He was so furious that he started screaming about becoming the leader again. One of the kids who's about eight, they joined with their older sister. Ran up to him and started hitting his waist screaming stop that it was almost a shriek. Once Kibaou hit the girl and sent her rolling a few feet away. Everyone turned hostile against him instantly that he was encircled.

Trapped on all sides by players with decent levels, weapons drawn. Yet he looked towards me and my companions who were with the kids. Then started trash talking me and other nonsensical stuff.

"You! Your that reaper fellow and those must be your damned beasts! Whats with that get up trying to be less scary? So your wearing a pink apron to look pretty? Hahaha! I bet I could kick your ȧss right now! Your practically defenseless once I'm done I'll butcher your beasts to join you! Then everyone will fear me and I can do whatever I want using that reputation! Hahahaha!"

Something snapped and everyone felt a cold shiver. Down their spines even my companions did as right now. My bloodlust and the feeling of death have been amplified by my gear. While I looked at Kibaou who realized his mistake. A wild smile formed on my lips while, my eye's actually turned crimson red like Fatal Scythes.

"Death sentence for all who threaten my family and friends. Kibaou you greedy and power hungry newt! You should've not dragged my companions into this. Goodbye you insignificant newt!"

My voice almost demonic while the skull ring on my finger shined. Summoning my very over the top summon, I got from the beginning of the game. The exact Fatal Scythe who offered themself to me. Appeared its eye's locking on to Kibaou a animalistic smile. On its boney face before it disappeared and next thing everyone. Saw was Kibaou impaled on its scythe screaming curses at me. In his dying breath all the way up till he burst into particles. Fatal Scythe letting out a loud mad cackle before unsummoning its self.

[ Road to becoming death its self quest unlocked! You've stepped onto the road of controlling life and death. Your twisted dėsɨrė to protect by slaughtering all enemies with extreme bloodlust. Has unlocked this quest to complete this quest you must make hundreds. Acknowledge you as death its self before you are truly death its self! Progress: 141/900 completed ]

[ Fatal Scythe has offered up player Kibaou to you! Kibaou's corpse shall serve under Fatal Scythe as a loyal foot soldier! Level is same as when he lived, can grow still. ]

[ You've unlocked the ultimate skills Deaths Aura and Limitless Scythe!

Deaths Aura: You who are deaths incarnation now produce. The air of death passively at a bȧrėly noticeable level. Target someone or a group though and you have a thirty percent chance. To instantly kill the target(s) with your aura alone!

Limitless Scythe: Your scythes reach is now no longer a problem. Just swing and your attack will hit no matter the distance. Scythes now gain the passive ability to absorb souls of victims. Scythes now can produce effects like launching blades of darkness. These effects provide debuffs but if used in reverse could provide buffs. Example: a player or person turning to particles or dying completely. If hit by a reverse fire blade. Will be revived like a Phoenix in the state they were in before being killed.

Use these well my prodigy, I'm watching and waiting for you to take up the mantle. ]

Once my bloodlust had subsided everyone looked at me funny. But I just leaned forward on my scythe and lazily said.

"He made fun of my manly pink apron and threatened. My adorable companions I couldn't let him go you know?"

The ȧduŀts could only wryly chuckle now remembering. That I'm truly the reaper even if I make bad jokes once mad all restraints. Are off and the unlucky saps to cause so are on the chopping block. But what surprised them even more was that I summoned a monster. So i just said its a part of my rings effects and that it was first. Time that I've actually used it so even I'm surprised by my reaper. That brutally just killed Kibaou then laughed like a maniac happily. The kids though were completely scared of me. Well expect for six of them they looked at me bravely.

Remembering that I'm the "uncle" who helped them cheer up day one. So they came forward even if their knees were shaky and they trembled. Once they reached me I squatted down and smiled softly at the six kids. Who are definitely terrified yet brave enough to come to me after that. Suddenly they all bowed at once making me blink in surprise.

"Thank you for helping us out day one and for today mister! Sorry that we think your scary even though you've been so kind to us!" x6

With a small chuckle followed by my companions snickering. I look at these brave kids and pat their heads one by one. As infront of me are four brave boys and two brave girls.

"Whats your names kids and do ya have any surviving relative's?"

I ask them in a soft voice while looking at them closely.

"Chihiro Ryuu! Sis was my only relative but now she's dead..." Chihiro was a seven year old boy with relatively plain features. He had the normal black eye's and black hair for a Japanese. He was in a red shirt and brown pants with a dagger.

"Fuyuko Cho! I'm an orphan so I have no relatives! But I was playing with a helper from the orphanage!" She was an energetic little girl at seven years old. That had black eye's and hair but once grown up she'd be beautiful. She had a pink shirt and brown pants while holding a mace.

"Hanae Ryuu! An orphan from the same orphanage like Fuyuko!" This girl was literally bouncing around everywhere. She's eight years old and has black eye's but blond hair. So she likely is half Japanese from the hair color. She had on a green shirt and brown pants while holding a light Naginata.

"Akio Akihiko! An orphan in Hanae and Fuyuko's orphanage!" This boy like Hanae was half Japanese and eight years old. He had a black left eye and a green right eye. His hair was a messy redish black color so its almost crimson. He has on a black shirt and brown pants while holding a long sword.

"Hayato Church! My mother was playing with me but she's gone now. No living relatives anywhere else now!" This boy looked English she he probably took after one parent more. He's a silent nine year old boy mainly from what I've seen. He had brown eye's and messy brown hair. He had on a gray shirt and brown pants, a short spear at his side.

"Hiroshi Itsuki, orphan from Fuyuko's orphanage." This boy was a pretty laid back eleven year old for his age. He had black eye's and hair but he had Agil's build. So he may grow up to be pretty tough and big. He was wearing leather armor on vitals, a red shirt, brown pants and leather gauntlets. While holding two bastard swords of different legnths and thickness.

With a loud and pleased chuckle I look over my left shoulder. To Thinker as he is the one who generally seems to run the orphanage.

"I like these brats! So I'll be adopting these six Thinker, hope you don't mind that do you?"

Hearing my question everyone frozen but Thinker and Yulier smiled. Nodding their heads in approval towards me with small smiles on their faces. The kids though looked dumbfounded before processing it. Which once it clicked in their heads they all screamed in joy. So like that the day ended on a slightly strange, yet happy bloody ending. Where I gave six kids a new family to look forwards at now. While we survive in this hell hole of a game together!