Chapter 48 - Reapers (1) (1/2)

The house of Reaper, an ancient house much like Crypts. However, Reaper did not degrade to the point where their patriarch was only a Maquess tier devil. Their leader, Hadrius Reaper, a Diva of the 7th rank, has shared an amiable relationship with Karlus for decades, and has even suggested a linking of the houses many times. This request has of course resulted in the scenario seen today, the sudden proposal for Jazukal to get to know the eldest daughter of Hadrius.

While the Crypts family generally viewed this as a great occasion worthy of a spectacular celebration, Simon thought otherwise. For starters, he already knew what would happen as a result of this relationship.

'After Hadrian sets up his daughter with my brother, my brother will be severely bullied to the point of madness. As to how he will become mad? That's just how much of a crazy bitch Hecate is.'

'After all, I intended for Hecate to be a main antagonist later down the track, so of course I had to flesh out the backstory a little.'

This madness would turn into a small scale war as Jazukal would later confront Hecate and brutally wound her with his flames, causing her to live with a perpetual burn scar on the left half of her once beautiful face. Of course Jazukal would be found a minute later and executed by the elite guards of Reaper, but the other house didn't stop at just that. The former friend to Crypts was so infuriated that he wiped out the house of Crypts altogether, earning him the moniker; Purger.

'Well I guess things won't go the same as in my novel, I exist after all. I already know that the butterfly effect does in fact change history by a long shot.'

”Jazukal, my son, be prepared to leave for the Reaper household within the next 2 hours. You will be back by midnight, so do not worry about your studies.” Karlus explained.

'Welp, nothin I can do for this naive brother of mine.' Simon shrugged.

[System Goal: protect Jazukal until 00:00]

[Accept or Reject]

'Huh? I haven't gotten a system notification or let alone a goal in ages.'

'Seems like I can reject the mission though-'

Suddenly a gust of wind and a shadow appeared in front of Simon, greeting him warmly.

”Twin brother... Simfir... Thank you for your guidance back then, I will focus on furthering myself like you suggested. I hope you don't miss me too much while I'm gone...” Jazukal nervously spoke.

Simon took a step back, before stating ”Jazukal, Just do not do anything you will regret when staying at the Reaper household.

[Accepted]

Sigh

'This brother of mind is just too cute to be left to die.' Simon smiled.

'I'd better leave on foot, I'd prefer to get there before That brother of mine. It'd be a shame if he died at such a f***ing young age.'

Simon walked over to his father an lightly tapped the latter on the shoulder.

”Father, I wish to go on an excursion today, staying at home has left me complacent of the outside world.” Simon respectfully declared.

”Excellent! You are finally leaving the mansion, I thought you wanted to coop yourself in this house until the A.d.u.l.thood Ceremony!” Karlus joyfully laughed.

”Okay, take this bag of blood crystals and make sure to come home by midnight.” Karlus continued laughing as he took out a bag and shoved it into Simon's hands.