Limitless The Strongest Revenant

Slowly bit by bit the tattoos inked on the bodies of the two Specters faded. The malice they once contained flowed into Roach's hand and entered his palm. Bella and I who witness the entire thing hid our surprise using our links.

'Honey, Honey, how did you know it would work? I theorized that it would be possible, but I didn't think it was true.'
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'It was partly because of your words that I decided to even try Bella. Remember the Awakened I told you before? When we were making our way into the Vampire's lair, we saw them "eat" malice and create lizardkin. As Roach is the same, I knew it would work.'

'But Darling, isn't this like a really big thing? Even more so that Benevols? We could just keep one of these bastards in our squads and pump all the malice into them,' Jo chirped in excitement.

I thought for a moment, before telling them my worries, 'Right, normally you would think that, but the problem is that the Reborn grow stronger with malice, much like Reapers do with soul.'

'Reborn?' x4

All four of my wives expressed confusion at the new term. Thinking I needed to explain anyway, I gave them a quick summary.

'Jas' new {Fate} is called {Insight}, it's like the Status magic in anime and manga. Unlike my {Kismet} before, it is able to show stuff no one knows. When we used {Insight} on a bunch of vampires, we learned that monsters, demonkin and undead are all called Reborn. And that their abilities are called {Entropies}.'

'…' x4

'What?'

'Honey, how do you keep coming up with this shit? Aren't you supposed to be stupid? You seem to learn more than even the most dedicated scholars! Apologize to those that make it their life's purpose to learn stuff! You are basically cheating!'

'The Reborn and the Reapers. Entropies vs Fates. The terminology alone leads to two pairs of polar opposites. Shujin, much like the time you claimed {Fates} sentient, I think you again learned of one of the secrets of the universe. How impressive.'

'Possum, do you really have to learn all this crap? I am still not done studying and you keep finding out new things. Do you really want to see me brain dead? Cause I am close!'

'HAHAHA! DARLING! I love you so much! You haven't been even back for a day, and you are already causing so much trouble! Hehehe! Tell me all about it later!'

Finding their reactions amusing, I had them focus on the current matter.

'Look everyone, it's not like I was the one who learned all this. Its Jas' {fate}, she is the amazing one. I just saw it using {Perspective}. Anyway, I am going to need your help in doing this. You all already know that the Reborn get stronger from malice. The problem is if they turn on us after we feed them.'

'Won't that be solved with {Kill Switch}, Possum? Just pop them if they do.'

'Yep! That was what I thought too! Good job Jailbait! You're smart now!'

'Get stuffed, you nutjob!'

'Alright settle down! Honey, I know you have reservations, but I agree with the girls. I mean, it's not like we are only giving {Kill Switch} to the Reborn, we give them to everyone in Hellsend too. So, we are not discriminating against them.'

Remembering the time I used {Kill Switch} made me anxious. It was like being given the ability to launch a nuke. Should I let my anger take over, I would do something that could never be undone. It wouldn't be like killing one person or ten, the more people were shackled by {Kill Switch} the more lives I held in my hands.

It was incredibly terrifying.

The sheer burden of being responsible for that many lives. While I created it knowing full well what it would do, did I really deserve to have such a power? As I was contemplating, I felt someone appear beside me. A soft and gentle hand took mine in hers and comforted me.

"Anata, what you fear will not come to pass. The Sirens are the ones who hold the {Seal of Seven}. You once told me that you will bear my sins with me. I now return those same words to you. No matter how many you kill, I will be right there beside you."

Aki came closer and touched my cheek tenderly. Her eyes which showed an unyielding will told me that this woman would accompany me to death without question. I gently placed her hands to my lips and gave them a kiss. I felt saved by her words just now.

Not because of what she said, but because of what I had forgotten. I was a fucking demon from the start. I knew that was the case, but I still felt my consciousness from time to time. I was already a murderer; it was too late to debate ethics. And who knew how many more bodies I would bury in my ascent to power.

"I see. Thank you, Kamisan. I love you."

'Darling! Naturally everyone here feels the same as Aki! Right girls?'

'Bloody oath! Of course that goes for me as well Possum!'

I felt Bella squeezed my other hand as she answered with her link.

'Hmph! You might not need it, but I will carry your burdens with you! I am your wife after all, Mr. Code.'

Overwhelmed with affection for their support, I felt my jaw slack from happiness. Unfortunately, before we could finish our discussion, Roach's malice transfusion, ended. Herman and Carlos fell to the ground, as Roach grunted before leaving.

"I need time to digest. Do not bother me."

As the Awakened left Carlos and Herman began looking at their bodies and began patting their now missing tattoos.

"I-Is this real? I can no longer hear the voices. The malice. It's gone! Carlos! It's gone!

We are free! WE ARE FREE!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!"

The conquistador Herman began laughing maniacally. I only felt burdened by malice a couple of time, but I could understand how he felt. Carlos on the other hand placed his fist on his chest and began talking really fast. in his native tongue.

From what I understood it seemed like he was praying. I saw him tearing up as he continuously recited the same verses over and over again, like a song. Seeing as this must be how he processed his emotions, I waited for a few minutes.

As there were not enough seats for Aki, she sat on my lap while embracing me. Much to Bella's annoyance. Jo and Robyn who was guarding against the rest of the reapers of South America similarly expressed their displeasure. Not that Aki cared in any way.

"Limitless. Thank you so much! Now I understand why you keep such monsters in your midst! Who knew that they could take the malice away from Reapers! In my long years, I have seen so many fall to soul collapses. Do you know just how many would be saved by this information!"

I didn't answer Carlos who was excited beyond belief. While I did know that Roach and the Awakened would be a game changer, I had to look at the big picture.

"Calm down, you bastards. I forbid you from sharing this information."

"Huh? But why? So many Reapers fall to soul collapses every day! This information can save them! It isn't like Devil's remains! Monsters are a resource everyone has!" Herman passionately babbled.

"Shujin, should I?"

Seeing that the South American Specters were too excited, Aki suggested to help. But as her link had only disgust and irritation, my Kamisan was probably going to bash or shoot them, so I rejected her offer.

"You already worked enough, Kamisan. Rest for now," I said as I brushed her back.

I cleared my throat before I tried to explain my thoughts to Herman and Carlos, "Look you stupid bastards, while monsters are available everywhere, the Awakened aren't."

"Awakened?"

"They are monsters who possess human intelligence. That is what Hellsend calls them. We have come to an agreement of mutual cooperation. Roach might look behaved, but you faced him in battle. If Reapers across the world lost their lives because they tried to control monsters, can you bear the responsibility?"

Roach and I had an understanding, that was why we could work together. Even if he could suddenly evolve to a higher ranked monster, I had the ability to kill him without lifting a finger. The same was true for Juno.