Chapter 27: First Summon

Chapter 27: First Summon

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"I can't do anything alone. Everyone has their flaws and imperfections, but that's what drive us to work toegether... To make up for those flaws. Together, we make the perfect Main Character."

-Gintoki Sakata, from Gintama

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A.N.: Hello.

In this chapter let's see how the summons will work.

I don't know why so many people appear be surprised to have summons in this story, I'm saying it will have from day one.

I worked hard on developing Lady Nagant as a training for future summons, let's see how it goes.

I hope you all like my approach in the subject. I know that many don't like. Believe it, I don't like too much either. But Gacha is this. The assimilation part is created by me, btw.

Any constructive criticism is appreciated, please comment.

For those who don't like it ever after reading, well... You can always stop reading.

Now for the chapter.

Enjoy.

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"Summon" I use Isabella Card.

[ Do you want to use a Background Customization Card(04)?]

This time I say "Yes".

Seeing the number of Background Customization Cards decreasing to three, two screens appear in front of me.

To be more exact, two holograms, perpendicular to each other, that seem to mimic the function of a computer. The one horizontal to the floor shows a regular keyboard, and the one facing me shows a text.

In the text it seems to have a default background for Isabella.

Um... Isabella, 33 years old, born in england, orphan, graduate in London Academy for Household Staff Training...

Maid's schools are a real thing? Damn...

So... she would be hired by my relatives to work here.

That would be her identity... I have to say, it suits her.

Let's try to change some things. To test the limits of this Background Customization Card.

'She's a princess of England' I type.

The text turns red, declined. It seems like it has to make a little sense.

I wonder if Valentine could be the president of the U.S.A. If I summoned him.

Do Background Customization Cards have these reality powers to this level? I will maintan this thought in mind to the future.

'She has various degrees' Accepted.

Um... Isabella is super smart. A genius indeed, so it's not uncommon for her to have a high level education.

Oh. I can change her age a little... Only up to 21 minimum. She has to be an adult, huh? I'll keep 33 for now. I have the [Logevity] quirk anyway...

I don't want to change it too much, because maybe it will change her memories... If she has memories.

I think I'll just add a few things to her resume.

The text is very basic.

Oh! Let me test...

'She loves Hector' huhu. I write jokingly.

The text turns red. "So I can't change her personality. Background only. Fair." I think with my chin resting on my fingers.

I didn't write this last seriously, it was just a test. I have no intention of having any romantic relationship with her.

Well, I think that's it.

Pressing 'Enter', the floating screens close and motes of light appear again, just like when I summoned Cathulhu.

The difference is that the particles split, and begin to form two figures. One of them is a large brown suitcase... Her luggage, I conclude.

Honestly, I was half-expecting to the summon to appear naked. I don't get an item or clothes if it's not a "Package", when I assimilate the characters.

But it seems that summons have their own items. An advantage for summoning... I will also keep that in mind, to always assimilate the "Package" because otherwise it will be a waste.

Anyway, I move my eyes to the second form that's materializing, Isabella.

Isabella was a fair-skinned, tall woman with a pair of deep purple eyes. Her dark hair was tied into a bun that hung down onto the back of her head. She wore an attire which consists of a black dress with a white blouse underneath it and a white apron over it.

She looks around a little, apparently confused. Until her eyes located me. She starts to stare at me.

I don't move or say anything. I just remain seated with Cathulhu in my lap, stroking his back.

I want to gauge her reactions.

None of my powers, be it the Force, Haki or otherwise, point out any ill intentions coming from her.

She keeps staring at me, but I don't even care... just continue staring back. She seems to expect me to speak first... Um, submissive much? Don't speak if her superior don't talk to her first?

But it looks like she understands the power play here. And she decides to "lose the game"... She is the first to speak.

She first bow a little, with her hands together in her front.

"I'm pleased to meet you, Master." Ohoh...

"..."

I still don't say anything. And she doesn't lift her head. And Master? Hmm... Is this natural to all summons? Or just because Isabella is that kind of character? I honestly doubt someone like Huntress will act like that. At least in the beginning...

"Master...?" I decide to speak.

She lifts her head slightly to look at me. But she doesn't respond.

So let's press a little. But at the same time it's not good for me to reveal my low knowledge about the situation itself, for now at least...

"What's the last thing you remember?" I ask. This is important...

She looks unsure on how to answer.

"I...I died." She replies, it looks like this strange situation is finally sinking in.

And also the fact that she died opens up two possibilities. The Essence always picks up some alternate version that always dies. Perhaps to facilitate detachment from the former world.

Or the Essence just follows the most actual character event in the corresponding fictional work. Spoiler alert... Isabella actually dies in the manga. I don't remember the details, I think she dies defending one of the children... Redeeming herself. Classic.

Stopping to think about it, she is not pure evil. Despite raising children like cattle. She just focuses on her own survival. I think she just values her own life, right? Since she was one of the "children" in her childhood.

Oh... Now that I'm noticing. My three potential summons can be considered people who act more on the dark side. But the three have lined up quite different moral alignment.

Evil, Neutral and Good.

Shego is evil. But she is "cartoonish" evil. At least because the cartoon was for kids, I wonder how unrestrained she will be now. More realistic, I suppose.

Isabella is neutral. She did bad things, but it was for self-preservation and her own interests. It could be said that she was forced by circumstances.

And Helena (Huntress) is good. But she is an anti-hero. She has no qualms about killing criminals.

All of them are different shades of gray.

Like me.

What coincidence.

(A.N.: It's not a coincidence. I did it on purpose. The three summons can't be considered good people, nor bad people. But each one has a certain approach to things that will balance the MC's relationship with them.)

"My condolences... I think. But do you know how you got here now?" I keep.

"Master bought me here." Eh... Yes, but even I don't know the details. I want to know how.

She seems to understand my silence and continues.

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Isabella P.O.V.

I should be dead.

All my life, since Leslie's death, I've had only one goal: to survive.

To survive, to keep Leslie's memory alive. I did everything I could. I became what I hated and feared the most.

After all, in this world, there are those who eat, and those who are eaten.

Even if you can't be one of those that eat. You can be on their side.

And that's why I have give up my freedom for the sake of my survival, living at the mercy of those demons.

Fufu. Ironically, the moment I felt most free... The moment I finally got back to making my own choices... It was the moment of my death. When I saved Emma, stepping in front of the attack.

It was a good feeling, finally doing what I wanted.

But then came the feelings of uncertainty and fear... I was dying, what would happen to me?

It was then that I felt...

Something reaching for me.

A new chance. A new opportunity.

When I got this opportunity, I instinctively knew what it was about: A proposal of servitude, in another world.

I wasn't forced, but I accepted it anyway. I had seen all my children grow up splendidly. I have no regrets.

When I center myself, I no longer had my mortal wound and was facing a boy. Almost a man.

He has dark curly hair and bright blue eyes that seem to stare at my soul. He's sitting with a gray cat, watching me. The cat strangely stares at me too, as if he's smart.

Looking at this person, I immediately understand who he is. He is the person I agreed to serve. I feel relieved to see that he is human.

But my instincts say he's dangerous beyond comprehension. More dangerous than an ordinary demon. Perhaps an existence like "Him".

(A.N.: "Him" or "The One" is the Demon King/Final boss of the manga Yakusoku no Neverland)

I wait for him to speak to me. But he just remains silent.

I see. Power play... No problem. I already know I'm the one with lowest level of this relationship.

After a little chat I start to explain my circumstances in more detail.

"After my death I felt something reaching for me. I instinctively knew it was a proposition for another chance" I say honestly.

I don't feel like lying to this person.

"Um.." He seems to be thinking with his chin between his fingers. "Come here." He says to me after a while.

I approach. He extends his hand. "Put your hand in mine. And relax."

I obey.

"Tell me, Isabella. What do you value most?" He asks. His voice reverberates in my ears. I answer without thinking.

I note that he already know my name. As expected.

"Survival and freedom"

"I see." He says as he keeps his hand holding mine.

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Hector P.O.V.

WHATTAHECK. The Essence is... Fucking Scary.

Listening to Isabella's story, reading her mind, using [Confession] and [Lie detector]. In addition to Haki, Force and other powers. I can get an excellent idea of the situation.

And the only thing I can think about is how much the Essence is... Considerate. maybe?

I was half expecting the Essence to kidnap the characters, like the Waifu Catalog I saw on the internet in my past life.

But it looks like Essence kind of saved her? Well, it wasn't much of a choice, after all the other option was death. But even if "that" Isabella refused, the Essence would probably go on to the next "Isabella" till someone accept. In another alternate universe. Maybe she wasn't even the "first option".

But is the Essence really sentient like that? Or is in it "programmation"? Tch. It's no use thinking about these things. I can only be grateful for the benefits.

Delving in Isabella memories I can see the moment something comes to her. And give the "proposal", instinctively giving her the in and outs of the agreement.

I also know now how she feels about me. Doting, affection, fear, respect, loyalty... These things. These are feelings that Isabella herself felt for other people in her world. Fear of the demons, doting for her children...

And the Essence is slowly transfering those feelings to me. As the "Bond Realtionship" grows, the stronger these feelings for me get.

So someone like Mikasa, who has strong feelings for Eren, will be conditioned to "love" me instead of the people she cares about. In the end, putting myself at the highest level of importance for my summons.

Like I said... Fucking Scary.

Not to mention the "Loyalty" that is built into summons. I know now. It's fucking subtly... They don't even realize. They believe it's only natural to serve me. Isabella feels that it makes no sense to even consider betraying me...

With that I felt more relaxed. Looks like I won't have a problem with Summons.

I just need to be aware of the personalities. After all, someone free-spirited like Luffy will be hard to deal with. Or someone who has no relationship with anyone. These types will need a little "Tough love". That's if I invoke them...

Theses types look more trouble than they are worth.

Now let's do some subtle manipulation... All For One style.

"Your life and your freedom, huh? You know, Isabella. I really won't mind letting you go... Confessing to you, you're the first person I 'bring' here. If you want... You can be free. I will give you money and some resources for you to adapt to this new world." I say. Knowing full well what her response will be.

She looks at me a little surprised, before calming her expression.

"I appreciate the consideration. But I would like to follow the master, to repay the second chance" She says after a moment.

As expected.

I just give her the "Illusion of choice". The only connection she has in this world right now is me. It would be weird and illogical, if she just ditch me.

But honestly, I wouldn't mind too much if she left. It wouldn't be a big loss. If she really accepted my proposal, I would just stop summoning characters... Lose Isabella here would be Worth to avoid losses in the future.

"I see" I reply "Then I'll be in her care. I know a little about you. So relax, I won't ask you to commit any atrocity, and I won't put you in imminent danger. Let's get along well from now on." I say extending my hand with a smile.

I see her hesitate, before putting again that calm smile on her face. Her Mama mask. Maybe she distrust me a little, like with every person that has been her superior... It's okay, I have time to change this.

"I will be in your care then, master." She speaks.

If I didn't see the Bond Relationship raising to 2. I'd think she's just saying what I want to hear.

[ Isabella

Bond Relationship: [2/10]

Assimilation Slot:

-Empty ]

It seems that creating a relationship is easier than I expected. It just takes a little effort on my part. But me knowing the characters. Knowing what to say and to do, is easy peasy.

And a slot for assimilation, huh? It must be because of my "Imbue Card" perk.

"Masterugh. My name is Hector. You can take it easy, do you know?" I say.

"So Master Hector?" she speaks.

"... Well, do what you want" If Alfred can call Batman "Master Bruce". I don't think it's going to be that weird. "But try just calling me Hector if the situation calls for it Read the mood, okay?"

"I will keep that in mind." She says while giving a slight bow.

"I have some questions for you, Isabella. As you already know, I have the power to bring people from different realities to help me. In fact you are the first sentient I bring... That's Cathulhu by the way. Take care of him, too." I say pointing to the cat who is just rolling up on the couch right now. Lazy bastard.

Watching New York from above a gargoyle, I can cross one of the things off my list. Huhu.

As I said, I have a simple goal tonight.

I will not find anyone, save anyone or steal anything.

I just want to recon.

One of the things the [One For All] Holders taught me is about "Know your Turf".

So I'm going to walk around New York a little bit, discover each nook and cranny of this city. Every dead end, shortcut, abandoned building, busiest places, high levels of violence. Everything.

I'm not going to throw myself head on into this hero business and just hope it all works out. I will prepare.

Today is not my official debut.

But that doesn't mean I can't give a subtle help.

While I'm invisible I've already made some muggers faint with Conqueror Haki, telekinetically protect a guy who was going to suffer an accident, deflect some bullets that would hit a policeman, damage the engine of a runaway car from some bandits, reduce the flames of a building and others.

Those things, without revealing that there's someone behind the scenes.

I've been at this for like two hours now.

New York really has problems.

I could start looking for Fisk now, but I won't. Because I'll end up killing him. Not that I won't kill him anyway.

But if he dies, he will create a power vacuum, causing trouble for ordinary people. Fisk is going to die, in the cruelest way I can imagine. But not now.

I will find out everything about him, his business, his properties, his subordinates and allies. And then I'll take everything from him. And destroy waht I don't want.

I will also use him to learn more about the other criminal organizations here in New York.

I remember that The Hand operates here too, right?

They're a bit more of a problem than Fisk.

When I discover everythin about these bastards...

Everything in its right time.

They think they are hiding, operating in the shadows.

I'm the only one in the shadows, they don't even know I exist.

And this will be they demise.

I think that I will end for today. I have a good idea of the layout of New York. Time to my daily meditation.

Taking one last quick tour on the premises, I feel someone's distress, hesitating a bit I decide to head to where I feel this disturbance.

I meet a thug with a knife halfway into one woman's stomach, while another is unconscious on the floor and bleeding.

Tch, appearing in this dark alley in the next moment I already knock the criminal unconscious and I'm going to treat the woman.

I know I can't save everyone, and if I start having a hero crippling complex, it will only make my life miserable.

But I can't help but feel bad, after all I only hesitated a little, because I wanted to get home a little earlier. Not very heroic. It's a common feeling, someone trying to finish a task quickly and be able to rest at home, then ended up doing things in a hurry and in a bad way. Resulting in future problems.

Tch. I need to be better. I can't stay 24/7 being a hero. But I need to dedicate myself 100% when I put on my mantle.

Uff. The women seem out of danger now. I'll just... Tch. I didn't want to meet anyone today.

I turn around and stop the coming punch to my head with one hand.

*Bam*

The colison made a loud sound.

Strong. Strong enough to blow the head of a normal person.

My eyes harden.

"I think this is a misunderstanding." I say after taking a good look at the newcomer.

Dark, bald(ugh), goateem very tall and muscular. And with super strength. Can Only be Luke cage. He doesn't look like the actor.

"Oh pal, I think anyone can understand the situation very well" He says as he takes a stance.

*Sigh*

Is this some sort of common trope of Marvel and DC? Where when two "supers" meet, is there always a misunderstanding for them to fight and have a little fanservice?

"I can understand your confusion." I start while standing still. "Guy in black, in an alley, unconscious Woman in the ground. But I just helped the two... from that guy. So... I'm on my way." I say turning around.

*Sigh* He attacks again.

Stronger this time.

And I stop the same way.

Seeing his eyes widening, I can't help but speak.

"This is the second time you've attacked me with lethal force. It means you're ready to put your life on the line too, right?" Releasing some Conquerot Haki, to stun him I move fast and kick him in his chin.

To shake his brain.

It doesn't matter if his skin is impenetrable, if his organs can still be affected by vibrations.

Or Ryou, the advanced form of Armament Haki, that can hurt the insides of a person. I'm still practicing it.

It's one of my contingencies for these "invulnerable" guys. Sound attacks are good too.

Seeing him fall to the ground I stick two fingers in his mouth and use an electrical attack.

Leaving him completely unconscious now. Falling to the ground like a sack of potatoes.

Ah. What a complication. Well... Let's test if I can copy Mutate's powers.

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Luke Cage P.O.V.

Urghhhh.

Did anyone write down the license plate of the space shuttle that fell on top of me?

Blinking to try to get the groggy feeling out of my head, I start to realize where I am.

A dark and dirty alley.

The hooded guy..!

Standing up abruptly, I look around. Seeing the alley empty, with the exception of the guy using a mantle leaning against a wall.

"Took you long enough." He says "I thought I'd leave you here, but who knows who might show up to fuck your in the ass, Mister...Luke Cage." He says checking a document. My document. The fucker has my wallet...

"Chill, I didn't steal anything," he says tossing my wallet to my chest. I'm still a little dizzy, and it takes me a while to catch up.

I look around again and notice something else.

"The two Woman! Where are They?"

"Huh. A point to you, for caring about the well being of both. I dropped the two in front of the police station, along with the mugger. They woke up 5 seconds after I left. After a little shouting, the police came to arrest the criminal." The guy says.

"But... minus a hundred point to attack me without talking first." He says getting more serious.

"I-" I start but am interrupted.

"- wanted to settle with my fists because you were sure you were going to win, right? It's easy to want to get a superior position before speaking, right? Too used to not having a worthy opponent, Mr Cage?" He interrupts speaking quickly.

Every word hitting my head like a hammer.

"You need to be careful Mr. Cage. The world is a more dangerous place than you can imagine. If was someone else in my place... You'd be dead. Or worst."

"..."

"Ever felt powerless? Well, I'm also mad that you used enough force to kill a normal person right off the bat. What if you had blown off an innocent man's head, huh?"

"I don't think..."

"Yes, you didn't." He says leaving no room for arguments.

I'm sure if my head weren't spinning, I could have articulated my words better.

"Well, I'm leaving now. Seeing your strength, I doubt you'll have any trouble getting home. Farewell." The hooded man says turning and walking.

"I thought you were one of them!" I talk fast before he leaves. This guy don't appears to be so bad. Maybe he can solve that problem.

He turns around, but continue in silence.

"There are people disappearing around the neighborhood. Kidnapped... A friend saw some guys carrying a homeless man into a van. Some kids don't come home from school... Someone is kidnapping people. And I thought you were one of them."

"Um... Have you ever confronted one of these kidnappers?" The hooded man asks.

"No, but I know people that I can trust who have seen them. But people are too scared to do anything."

"I will investigate." He says before walking to the end of the dead end.

After a while I follow, and I don't find any sign of the man.

He looks like he disappeared in thin air.

Ugh.

Massaging my head I start to think about the cloaked man words.

Did I really get arrogant? Just because I'm stronger than the others?

I've always been such a peace guy.

But since that day, the that I gain my powers. I never had to worry about anyone hurting me again. Bar fights, muggers... I can walk away from all this unscathed.

At some point, I actually stopped trying to make conversation and just beat the shit out of opponents. This guy was right... I act like that because I knew I would come out on top in a fist fight.

Ugh.

I'm feeling like shit in all forms now.

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Hector P.O.V.

Luke Cage... One of my favorite heroes. And he was a guy I thought I could become friends with in this world. But apparently reality is ofter disappointing.

"Never meet your heroes, huh?"

Well, I think his heart was in the right place. But he let the power go to his head.

Now the list of "guys that I could share a beer" in this world dwindles.

Honestly, the number of people here that I can trust is very low.

Using my meta knowledge as a reference... They may be different here.

But like, Peter Parker, Thor... and... and... Captain America. And I think that's all.

There's Wolverine and others, but those guys have already made their dick moves sometimes in the media.

Really, I think I'll take a page out of Sung Jin-woo's book... and just trust my back to my summons.

It doesn't mean that I will cut off any relationship with the people of this world. But I can't trust the too much either.

"Never expect anything from anyone and you will never be disappointed" My father told me one time.

Changing the subject, Luke Cage was strong. Very strong. I think almost 100 tons into the strength scale.

But only using [One For All] I am already stronger. Combined with the rest... I can defeat him in head-to-head combat at any time.

I beat him so fast because I knew him, and I had the means to end the fight fast..

But now... I have his mutate power too. Heh.

I think his mutate power came from an experiment that tried to replicate the Super Soldier Serum or something.

And now I could confirm that I can copy Mutates.

It took 5 minutes, I think the type of power influences the copy time, in addition to the level.

And... people disappearing, huh? Since this is Marvel, I can say there's a conspiracy.

I would guess: illegal experiments in humans. But who?

I'll investigate, I didn't assimilate the best detective in the world for nothing.

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A.N.: Hello again.

I hope you all liked the new chapter.

Let's talk about some reviews, That I will answer.

Someone says taht the MC sometimes dont use everything taht he gained through the Gacha.

Well, this is on purpose. When you gain things random, sometimes your can't find a use to everything right away. So to give a little realism.

Taling about realism, some comments about the drama ou realism of this fic.

Saying about "This is a wish fullfilment, there is no need to such realism. We want escapism"

Well, I disagree. The selling point of this fanfic is this little realism. I made this way on purpose.

Thigs don't always work to the MC.

Maybe he will even lose... Nah. He is batman. And everyone knows: "Batman always wins".

But that doesn't mean that will be easy, or that he will not suffer a little.

Another thing...

Some dear readers has give constructive criticism that the MC doesn't have a goal. (I like constructive criticism)

Well, I did it on purpose.

Initially the MC doesn't have a goal, later he wants to bring justice for the parents' death. Now maybe he wants to meet Kaina and Eri again.

And lastly, he wants to survive. Nothing too ambitious maybe.

But let me ask...

Is it wrong to live without a dream? Or a big goal?

I don't have a big dream myself... I believe many are like that too.

The MC is pretty normal.

He's moving forward first out of necessity...

In the future, he will discover things he wants to do... As his found out he wants to return to the world of bnha as example.

Maybe help the mutants (metahumans) or explore the universe. Or other universes...

Or just help people. Or resurrecthis parents (But this has some issues, which I'll address in the future).

I just think there is no problem in don't have a clear objective for now. For now, just wait.

Well.. I think that's all for now.

I hope you enjoyed.

Next chapter is High school and something more.

The invasion is near my friends...

Farewell.

Till next time.

Stay good.