Chapter 594 - In a Pickle (1/2)
Summer Vacations are known to be a recurrent fantasy of every student but once they enter the phase od vacation, all the students, most of the time, realize that vacations are overrated. In fact, not only Nik but others felt the same once again. Lying on the bed with a pink mass lazily stretching on his body, Nik connected himself to the newly created L.u.s.t Apostle once again. Being the origin in a manner, Nik held a greater control over the strange entity not to mention the fact that it was completely pure in thoughts being reborn just a while ago and the parasite's internal structure itself turned it quite subservient to Nik. In fact, Nik didn't have the ability to invoke control over anyone who had his bloodline. Surely, further down the line, he might just get such an ability but right now, the parasite itself submitted to Nik.
”It's no use. The entire mission was a ruse. Aside from Harmony and this guy, the trip was a waste of my time.” Nik mumbled, ”What do you say?” He touched the ball of aphrodisiac slobbering over him. ”Should we get you a name?” Nik inquired softly. The previous parts of this parasite might have been independent but not this guy itself. ”Ah... it would kind of help if you had some sort of stored genetic memories. Most of the species do...” Nik mumbled when he felt the slime squirming strangely. The bright pink blob let out a soft sloppy sound as it began fusing with Nik. Finding no problem with the act itself, already knowing that the mutated parasite didn't need fresh organs but simply a healthy host to survive now, Nik let the parasite connect with his body.
The pink mass dissolved into Nik's body as he continued to lay still. ”Lola, scan my body for any dangers,” Nik said out of slight consideration despite his confidence and closed his eyes, ”I am going to rest. The noon is f.u.c.k.i.n.g harsh, I'll go out to shop for Anna and Mary in the evening.” Meanwhile, his body entered into another state of enhancement brought by the strange companionship with the alien parasite. It was then Nik realized that he was supposed to kickstart the parasite. It did not have any form of coherent thoughts aside to bond with the being closest to it because it had submitted itself to Nik and expected him to begin the operation of sorts.
[The memories of the gene pool are attempting to connect with your mind,] Lola prompted as Nik led his consciousness towards the warmth that only wished to communicate. Feeling joyous at Nik's own initiative, 'it' began to move within him. The feeling was subtle and surreal and Nik felt like the movement originated from his own body. As if a strange organ unconstrained by flesh and blood. The moment Nik finally connected with the shreds of memories, his vision surrounded by glowing pink light darkened. ”Secrets of... a god?” Nik mumbled, slowly sitting up as his body was instantly covered by a pink suit which turned into casual clothes quite instantly. ”Permanent suit... nice,” Nik muttered, ”So, you want to be called Pickle?”
”Yes!” An effeminate voice whispered in Nik's ears as he continued to sit for a minute, rearranging his thoughts. ”Gods... exist. Well, damn. But Sky, why aren't they rank 6? They seem powerful enough. The gods, that is.” To his inquiry, Sky yawned, ”It's more like a quantity-quality situation... wait, that's an incorrect similarity. I've always told you that the difference between Rank 5 and Rank 6 is based on soul. Of course, I won't ever tell you how to become one,” she snickered, ”but know this, usually, Rank 6 hosts are strong but to reach rank 6, strength is never the major factor. So, the strongest of rank 5 can destroy rank 6 and theoretically, even rank 9.”
”Yeah, theories often crumble when met with supernatural elements so let's not go in that direction. And you are willing to tutor me on space manipulation but not how to reach rank 6?”
”Yep!”
”Leave her master,” Pickle spoke up softly, ”She does not have the eyes to recognize your brilliance. Let us go on a crusade for power!”
”What the hell?” The remaining spirits exclaimed as Sky's expression turned bleak. Meanwhile, Nik smiled pleasantly.
”Alright, Pickle. You just got yourself a spot in my life,” he snickered, ”And can you keep your body cool if I go outside now? You can be my personal cooler.”
”My weaknesses do not include high temperature and unbearable sound frequencies, Master. I can follow your command.”
”Good! Goodnight Sky, Asmodeus, Lilith, and Lola, I'm going to go shop!”
Sky held herself with a snort and entered deep into the spiritual world, her mind now plotting revenge on the few minutes old Pickle instead of her father that caused her to lose all her powers in the first place. Well, Supreme Seraphim could blow Nik away with a breath so Pickle is all she could curse against.
As Nik stepped out, a pair of shoes formed over his body while he checked his information out. There wasn't any form of change in his energy reserves but he felt physically stronger.
[Name: Nik Minion
Age: 17
Limits: (Phantom Physique)
Bloodline: L.u.s.t Apostle/ ???
Talent: Exotic Escort, Balance, Perfect Eyesight, Skill Palace, Physical Genius, Limit Buster, Legacy Eyes, Wild Intuition
Profession: Imperfect Chimera
Physique— F
Mental— F-
Energy— F-
Luck— B+]