Haise Pov

"Hold the flying fuck up! You want me? An idiot that can build and make stuff that's made by geniuses. To go and sway a village that has a strained relationship with The Order, to turn the place into a Demon Realm?" I questioned Liliana, who along with her Sister, looked at me expectantly.

"It's not that hard of a job, I just need you to be there. Maybe help the locals, you won't be alone as I will also come." Liliana reassured. I don't know, sounds like I'm about to commit a crime.

"Sounds like I'm about to commit a crime." I deadpanned at them. To which they only chuckled.

"Listen, while I know that this is your job and all. I'm not ok with this whole 'I must rebel against the Chief God's thing. But! Isn't there like, I don't know? A way to settle this peacefully?" I know this is a dumb question, but hey. You can't blame a guy from trying.

"Not only that I'm being requested by the Leader of the Extremist Faction. Who has successfully taken Lescatie over, through force and battle. At the same time, you're ruining the image of the more passive Mamono, who actually and genuinely wishes to just live their lives." That caught them off guard.

"How did you know I was their Leader." Her eyes narrowed. Oh my, the little shit thinks she could scare me. Hah! Compared to those three, you're nothing but a dust particle in the air.

"Woman, did you already forget I'm not of this world? And the fact that I specifically said that, this world is just a work of Fiction within ours?" Holy hell, it's been like three days only, and she already forgot!

"Wait, so you're saying that?" Liliana spoke, but I cut her off.

"Yep, I've read how Druella took over Lescatie. Wilmarina and Elt's Honeymoon. How Elt's Harem became a Monster Girls. Etc. I've basically read a good portion of this reality's history. And yes, even your Mother and Father's love story. Which I honestly found cute and inspiring." True enough, those two are the only ones I can see myself actually respecting to a proper degree.

"Well, if you know. Then why aren't you willing to help us?" Druella asked. Holy shit! This bitch didn't just ask that!

"Woman, did you seriously ask me why I wouldn't accept your request? Holy shit. I guess Sex is literally only what you think... No offense Liliana, at least you know moderation. But like damn! Never thought about the future haven't you?" That made the two frown. Luckily, no one else is with us, as the rest were outside the house, Deonora has returned to her Kingdom, and the Werewolves are sleeping... Except for Calla, who is having the time of her life with Ricky.

"I did! I have thought about a future, where no longer our species be in constant war with Humanity. A future where we finally created peace with our people, and a future where Mamono can love their Husbands without fearing of losing them." Oh my fucking God! This is some low level Madara shit. Though instead of Peace through total Domination. It's Peace through total Assimilation.

"Woman, there are massive holes with that dream. While I don't mind the whole 'I wish to end this constant repeat of struggle and suffering', but holy shit that's not why I'm reluctant at helping. I'm reluctant at helping because you're basically making Humanity go extinct! While I know that your Mother and Father are busy fucking each other to gather Mana. But what if that idea fails, huh? Ever thought of that?" That stopped them from retorting.

"I admit, your Mother saw her flaw and is doing her best to fix it. But plans never go how you planned it. There are multitudes of ways that a plan can backfire, fail, and outright not work to the point where not even Plan B can help. Honestly, it's better for this path to continue. At least Humanity won't die as fast, and maybe, just maybe. Your Mother can fix this whole 'Only female children are born' shit." I stormed out of my house and ignored the looks everyone else are giving me.

"This is a lot more complicated that I thought it would be." I sighed before exiting my compound and equipped my Elytra and flew off to a direction.

Time skip, Liliana Pov

"He's not wrong you know." I spoke softly to my shocked sister.

"He had voiced this particular flaw to me before, but I ignored it. He didn't even say anything else, but just kept silent and walked away." That memory suddenly resurfaced. His face impassive to what I've said to him, and his lips turning into a fine line before leaving me within our room.

"Then why did you not tell me?" She asked, almost angry at me.

"Hehe... I kind of forgot? I mean, it's going to be Valentine's soon enough, and I was occupied with how to spend that day." She sighed, completely understanding my perspective. Valentine's after all, is very important for us Mamono.

"I get it that his reasoning has a point. But still." She was interrupted when someone cleared their throat.

We turned around and found Deonora, standing before the Elevator leading from Haise's basement.

"He speaks correctly regarding the future of Humanity, Druella. I had given it some thought and it seems that, Haise's words held merit." She sighed and walked towards us.

"What do you mean, he held merit?" My sister asked incredulously.

"Well, it is true that Humanity is slowly decreasing in numbers, as they are quite picky creatures when it comes to love." Deonora said as she crossed her arms.

"And the stress of battling your Faction, is tearing those who have relationships." That made my Sister flinch slightly.

"Oh, there's also the fact that the more Mamono friendly areas, are slowly fearing them. Thanks to your Faction." That was the last nail on the coffin. To which my sister slumped her shoulders.

"You should consult your Mother regarding, how you should properly spread peace. Rather than brute forcing it, like what you did to Lescatie. Sure, the results are ideal, but the trauma of those who escaped and the fact that Lescatie fell through a war of all things. Made us an even hated species." Deonora scolded Druella. I felt the venom within those words, as I even cringed at what my sister did.

Deonora then gave her a quick yet strong hug. Reassuring my sister that Mother is willing to forgive her.

"I should probably find Haise." I said, making Deonora nod in agreement.

"Considering how he reacted to that singular death of a Salamander, it will take him a week or so, to move on." She said with a matter of fact tone.

"But where did he go anyway?" I questioned, before Grey the Werewolf passed by, with a piece of chicken in her mouth.

"Nevermind, I know who to ask for help." I giggled before walking after Grey, who is now outside, sitting on the grass while gnawing on the now chicken bone.

Haise Pov

I should've not flew so far away without a Waystone in my inventory, fuck. I even forgot my Warp Stone!

"This sucks." I groaned as I walked through the dense forest. Honestly, why did I make so many turns? Was I really that upset with Druella? Fuck. I sounded like a bitch Bach there, but then again. I'd rather delay that future of Humanity than make it faster.

I made my way to a path I stumbled upon, and decided to follow it. Which was a great idea as I found myself within a Village in a open field.

The place was quite large, and it's a Mamono friendly village to boon! Damn, is that a Kobold? Now that I've seen one in person... I wanna pet her! Her fur looks so fluffy! Well, Grey's fur is different.

"Greetings, Traveler! Care to take a quick look at my wares?" I heard a booming voice call out to me. I turned to the left, and there I found a rather large merchant. But I admit, the man does look good in that suit.

"Ah, greetings sir." I greeted with respect, to which he bowed his head in return.

"Come now, looking like you've been in a fight, but not just any fight. A fight between family, I assume?" Wow, bullseye eh? Seems like he's too good at guess work, that he's confident enough to smile after that.

"Woah, you have experience with fortune telling?" I asked, to which he chuckled but nodded no.

"I would say yes, but no. I just have experience with my own, as my siblings are rather chaotic creatures." He laughed again as I gave a smile.

"Now tell me while you browse, is your fight a disagreement?" He asked, as he moved a couple items on his shelf.

"Yeah, it's complicated but you got most of it." I agreed, eyeing a certain item on his shelf. Holy fuck, is that a Portal Gun!? How in the great loving fuck did that thing end up here?!

"Oh? Seems like this item here has caught your interest." He saw me eyeing the Portal Gun.

"Uhh, yeah. Do you know what it is?" I asked, pretending to not know what it is.

"Unfortunately, the Adventurer that sold it to me didn't give me much information, other than he discovered it within an abandoned temple within a jungle." He shook his head. Holy fuck, does that mean Minecraft loot chests spawn here too?

Without thinking, I took out twenty gold coins and placed it on his counter.

"I'll buy it." His eyes widened at the amount of Gold coins, I placed on his counter. Huh, must've been sold to him cheaply.

"A-are you sure? That is quite a sum of money you are willing to pay." He asked, huh. Normally, any merchant would just take it, but I guess this guy is nicer than the norm.

"Yep, never seen such an artifact, and I've been an avid collector of such." I lied... Scratch that, it ain't lying if what I said is a hundred percent facts. Fuck, my inner Loot Goblin is drooling at the idea of Loot Chests spawning within dungeons and such in this world. I wonder if Battle Towers spawns too?

The merchant said nothing before smiling and taking the Gold coins before giving me the Portal Gun. I said my goodbye, before putting said thing inside my inventory, once I was outside anyone's vision.

I continued to sightsee, oftentimes being given flirtatious gestures by the single Mamono who walked in groups, from time to time. Make that in Herds for the Holstaurs and Minotaurs I occasionally see. Hehe... Them abs though, you can grind fucking meat on those.

As I walked around the village, I found myself blinking in surprise, as I saw a Cupid in hiding. Well, in plain sight. As she herself is being ignored by the people around her. But why am I seeing her though?

She wore a pink beret hat with a heart ornament on the side. A pink and purple top, that I could barely call a shirt, but more of a sports bra with pink ribbons. Her wings are also pink, and looks to be four in numbers. Pink belts and purple panty shorts? I honestly have no idea what to call those. And lastly, Thigh High boots that is a lighter pink in color. All in all, her brownish skin color makes the pink look extremely good on her.

She is looking around, a pink arrow already notched on her bow, while on her mouth, is a black arrow, ready to be used.

Her eyes scanned the surroundings, seemingly satisfied with how the couples around are cuddling with each other, until her eyes landed on mine and made eye contact.

She froze, unable to break our gaze. But I did notice her legs trembling. Is it me or is she nervous?

Though her face betrayed no emotion. Her legs are a different story. I waved at her and smiled, to which she froze like a deer before the headlights of a car. Before bolting away.

"Weird... Was I not suppose to see them?" I shrugged, oh well. I'll just let her do her job.

I found my way towards the town center, and no wonder why I feel like some great disaster is coming. It's almost Valentine's day! Fuck! I should've seen the signs! The flowers were extremely obvious, but my years of being alone made me think otherwise.

Ah, I guess I could understand why she appeared in town. Huh, she must be very busy.

I walked around. Only to find her yet again, shooting two pink arrows at a fighting couple. When the arrows struck, the two immediately made up and started doing what couples do best. Getting into each other's personal space and stare lovingly at each other. And yes, cuddling too.

However, when I took my time looking at her. Again, her face betrayed no emotion, but her eyes says otherwise. She sighed, satisfied but her gaze didn't leave them for a few minutes before she shook her head and searched for more couples and potential couples.

To which we ended up, yet again. In eye contact.

This time, we are basically right next to each other as I found myself moving closer, before making eye contact. Ah fuck it.

"Hi there." I awkwardly greeted. She, however. Only kept quiet.

"Uhm. Lovely weather today huh?" I should just stab myself with all of my weapons in my storage.

"Hello? You ok?" I waved my hands before her eyes, as instead of normal pupils. All I can see is swirls. Holy shit, she's like Komi, but like... More dutiful?

"Huh, first time meeting an Angel with crippling social anxiety." I chuckled. To which she replied by fainting... Yeah, thankfully I caught her.

"Great, I probably look like an idiot holding air. As everyone else is ignorant to her presence." I looked around, thankfully no one is paying attention to us.

"This is pain." I sighed, lifting the unconscious Cupid up and head out the village to build a little hut.

Time Skip

"Hold on, let me get this straight. You're saying that, you traveled literally a few kilometers to reach this village in under an hour, sightsee, buy stuff, and it resulted in you making a Cupid with crippling social anxiety?" Liliana recalled what I told her. The fact that everyone else is also here, is not ideal but hey. They care.

"Yep, that's all. I didn't knock her out, nor did something to her while unconscious. I ain't into that stuff." I deadpanned. Causing her to raise a brow.

"Ok fine, but that doesn't explain how you can see her though. We can see her now thanks to her not actively masking her presence, hence why she can hide herself in plain sight." Ah, that explains that I guess.

"I honestly have no clue." I honestly answered.

"Ok then, I believe you. So what are you going to do now?" She asked.

"Well, other than waiting for her to wake up. I was honestly thinking of doing some more sightseeing. That and find you and Deonora a gift from Valentine's day." That made her expression soften. Including Deonora who smiled at me.

"Wait, where's your sister?" I asked, curious as to why only Liliana, Deonora, Grey and the Blue Ice Flowers came along.

"She went back to Lescatie to use our own Magic Crystal to return home. While Sapphirette and Grey's sisters stayed home." Ah, I guess my rant did a number on her.

We chatted, making amends for our earlier disagreement and for the love of Gog! Why must the world hate me so much! That's quite presumptuous of me but meh, makes things funnier in my opinion.

Anyway, I struggled to contain my anger when a literal crusade of Order Soldiers came to the village. Thankfully I built this little hut outside said Village, and more into the forest a few miles from the village.

The war horn is obvious enough. I sighed, oh well. I better help the villagers as they lack the man power to fight them off.

"We should help." Liliana stated the obvious.

"Well duh, ain't a big fan of this whole Crusade thing anyway. Plus, I don't need a reason to help the Villagers." I chuckled before taking out my Sophisticated Backpack and placing it on the ground.

"Uhm. What's that you're taking out of your backpack?" Liliana asked, as I pulled out a red and gold pod with a glowing circle at the front.

"Hm? Oh this? This is something that I think you lot will find interesting. Hell, I bet Sapphirette will feel like shit for not coming when we get back." I chuckled as Liliana glanced at Deonora who shrugged.

"Now just watch and enjoy the show." I chuckled darkly, unnerving everyone within the hut. Except for the Cupid who is still out like a light.

With a few minutes of running back to the village, I thankfully made it time before the Crusaders charged the village. With a leap after a quick sip of a potion of jump boost, I landed in front of the village gates, where the men were stationed to defend their village.

When they saw me, many got confused as to why a civilian decided to join in the battle.

"Oh? Seems like I'm interrupting something important. Don't care though, and the fact that my sightseeing is ruined by you men in white, is something that really gets on my nerves." A lie but hey, if it makes it interesting, I'll take it.

"Knights! Don't be distracted by this heretic and sinner! Let us charge and cleanse this land of their foul presence!" I'm guessing that's a Hero.

"Huh, must've been a diligent idiot that one. Hey you guys, I know I just came here but hey, might wanna go behind cover." The soldiers of the Village looked at me, unsure whether to follow my words, or not.

"Look, if any of you get caught with collateral. It ain't my fault." I shrugged, but that seemed to spur them into getting behind their makeshift barriers made out of wood.

"Well, now to deal with those Knights." With a strong stomp. I used Earth Bending to literally create a prison of extremely hard stone to separate the Knights and their apparent Hero.

"Now that we're alone, how about I make a deal. It's not out of the question that you'd just give up but hey, if not. Beat me then you're free to do whatever you want with the Village, if I win. You better pack up, leave, and never tell your leaders of my existence, alright?" I made the armored Hero a deal.

He hesitated, but nonetheless agreed to my terms. Well, not before calling me a mage. Which he's not wrong, but hey.

"But before we start, how about I get my armor first hm?" The Hero loosened his stance.

"Very well fiend. As long as I take your head, this land shall be clean once more." Sheesh, talk about scary voice thanks to his helmet. But then again, his threats are not threatening.

"Good, good. It should arrive in... About... Now." The sound of something flying towards me startled the Hero. He then looked up, along the Soldiers of the Village and his Knights to find a ball of flames falling straight towards me. Except, this ball of flames is not a ball of flames. Rather, it's my Armor.

It landed, kicking up dirt and dust to cover myself. It however, thanks to it's thruster, made quick work of the makeshift cover and revealing it to be the same red and gold pod earlier.

"Wanna see something cool?" The Hero was confused. Until I extended my hand, and the pod shifted it's form. Releasing unneeded parts, and forming limbs of metal, that scanned the metal bracelet I have. The Hero immediately went into a stance, readying himself.

"I'm not done yet." With it finally finishing it's scan. It's form shifted once more and the extended limbs clamped around my hands, before transforming itself to cover my body in a red and golden shell of metal.

"Ready? Go!" With little to no warning, I used my thrusters to immediately dash towards the Hero and punched him at his chest. The resulting metal to metal clash made a shockwave.

The Hero recovered, but I can tell he's shocked at what my Armor did to his own. Which was a large dent. Huh, if anything, it should've crushed his ribs, but I guess the guy must be smaller or something.

"Say hello to Mark Seven." With that, our duel resumed.

Y'know, I was planning on releasing this a few days ago, but my brain said to rewrite the last part for the next couple of days. So instead of me posting a Valentine's special, you guys have this. No worries though, I might be able to post a Valentine's special within this week alongside my Vergil Book one, as I too will write a Valentine's special for that as well. Though it's mostly Vergil Avoiding sex again lmao. But hey, the plan won't survive contact with the enemy. Also, surprise? I have the Superheros mod here. Both DC and Marvel. Cause I fucking love that mod. Hope you peeps like this chapter. That's all and SOUL out!