Chapter 27: Chapter 27 - Gods
This is a bit of an info dump, hope you guys don't mind.
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Lilith Multiverse
Taimanin World
Japan, Gosha Village, Inageya
Day 3.
8:15 Am, August 13, 2078, Saturday.
The two strongest Taimanin sat down and began to discuss the important matter. Though, it is strange why they didn't tighten the security in handling Testament who could be a threat to their village. However, their multiple answers with the first one being that Shiranui is the one who took him under her care and her reputation allowed her to take action on her own because they believe in her capabilities.
Additionally, there are many high risks if they treated Testament badly and having more allies than enemies was better even if it meant dropping their guard a bit. Asagi understands her friend but she doesn't appreciate how she took carefree in letting an unknown rank of a Demon run around.
"....what?" Asagi repeatedly blinked a few times when she heard Shiranui's report. An Incubus god!? She heard of a King namely Kuroi Ryuji but a God was not something she expected. From what she remembers, all gods and higher spirits are sealed away outside their dimension.
From the information they gather in Gods is that Gods are the most powerful entities within the Taimanin Universe.
They are the highest ranking members of the Spirits of the Otherworld. In the broadest sense, they are demons of the Otherworld/Spirit Realm disconnected from normal demons of the demon realm.
Most are unable to leave other realms, while some travel between multiple dimensions with ease but get their powers reduced. Demons are cautious and superstitious of gods, as they had ruled over the demon realm in the past, before being forced out of their dimension. The "Wicked Gods, Devils, Demon Gods, Ancient Gods" are still feared even by demons that call themselves deities.
As Spirits which are at times called divine demons, they share some of their traits. Spirits are special entities, though called demons or devils, they are not from the Demon Realm unlike other demons, instead their origin is the Otherworld, and they are able to travel between realms without a gate.
They are not the souls of the deceased but "nature spirits" manifestations or greater or smaller concepts. Like regular demons, spirit can be an umbrella term for multiple species. The strongest spirits can become Gods.
Lesser Spirits often display only animal behavior, while higher spirits often are sentient and very powerful in the area of magic and Spiritual Energy.
Spirits often are seen in a more positive light than most demons and have an active role in the human world, but can be corrupted.
As otherworld entities, they lose a considered amount of power when entering other realms, and their strength can be half or even only the tenths of their original power. Spirits, when "killed" in the human or demon realm, do not simply die but instead return to the Otherworld, in which they take a few months or years to heal. Higher ranking Spirit's become "Gods", which often gain more power by the belief of others, important celebration dates or years.
When linked and summoned by an Onmyoji, referred to as Shikigami Spirits. They are also often summoned as guards by Witches or Magicians, the Naga have used the Lesser Salamander as guards for a while. The Lesser Sylphide has become an invasive species in the demon realm as well.
Both Gods and Devils are unique creatures and can look like a dragon, human or cat without being one. A good number were able to transform or change their shape and use powerful magic. In terms of power, they stand even above any noble, or King/Queen level demon.
They are active in the higher planes of the Mother Ocean and other universes, and can travel between them, unlike even very powerful demons, which can at best travel between demon and human realm.
Importantly, Gods or Devils don't normally exist in the Human World or Dark World but can travel there under circumstances or using weaker forms, as remaining in these lower worlds requires an enormous amount of magic. The large amount of energy needed, restrain them in those worlds greatly in strength. This is also true for otherworldly Spirit beings, implying they are the same.
They cannot be killed, rather if they suffer significant damage and their magical energy reserve becomes empty, they automatically open a gateway to the Otherworld, which drags them back and changes them to their true form. Returned to that world, they regenerate over a long period, until they have enough power to return. They can also enter the form with an "avatar" in a reincarnation, but the details of this are unknown.
Not every being that calls itself a god is one, and a powerful demon can have god-like ability. Gods increase their strength with believe, as such festivals or being active in a year of connected zodiac gives them more influence over a realm. They are often bound by certain rules of conduct and if those are broken their powers diminish.
Multiple aspects are unknown but regardless if called god or devil, they are highly dangerous, known to grant either a blessing or curse on a whim. They are a separated power from humans and demons, demons normally reject their rule and humans have forgotten that they existed, an issue, as Gods/Devils draw power from worship. They follow their own hierarchy and every god seems to have a number of servants made up of their descendants, worshipers and apprentices. Often described, to enforce their self-righteous ideologies, enslave or destroy worlds if given the chance, they act solitary but can have partnerships.
As they stand above even noble demon kings, they are often free to act how they wish, which often results in them acting out as a trickster or prankster annoying others, with blessings or curses for their own entertainment. Regardless of that, Gods, have a hypothetical role in the maintenance of a "concept", from which they also gain strength, as some concepts connect, gods keep each other in check at times.
Gods can retire or be pushed to give up their title to another god or one of their servant spirits, in some cases, but most have been in power for millennia.
Gods and devils are able to carry the children of both humans and demons, and it is suggested some demonic lines like the Naga are descendants of at least one deity. The line between devil and god seems thin and in the case of Bastet, she is called a Demon God or Devil God.
"God….a demon God descended on this world? This…." Asagi might be a powerful Taimanin and in the past might act as if she's invincible but she understood that God wasn't something anyone could deal without heavy casualties and even then the chances of winning was slim.
"You shouldn't worry. From the few times we interacted, he doesn't seem to have any malicious intent and frankly he seems to be kind for his own good." Shiranui reassured while Asagi narrowed her gaze, worried that her friend was under a charm and was a bit tense. Can she handle deities that can charm anyone by their presence?
"I can see your trying to discern if I am under his hypnosis or not but I assure you even if I was he hadn't done anything and to be honest I was the one who initiated it instead of him."
Shiranui knew how much he had respect for her and her choice that if she didn't take the first step then Testament won't seek her for his own pleasure and even if he did it was likely done out of fear in neglecting her. Amazingly this is the effect of being connected to her and the feelings become mutual.
Asagi is unsure what to feel about the situation but her intuition tells her whoever this Testament was could be either their strongest ally or worse enemy.
"I would like to meet him and discuss his interest in becoming a Taimanin." Asagi leaned back in chair and crossed her arms. She can't help but feel curious what kind of person this Testament was. If worse comes to shove, she'll offer herself to protect everyone.
"Really? Then be careful or you might end up in the bed with him." Shiranui giggled and teased Asagi who tried to hide it but blush a bit.
"I mean he quite the beast in the bed when I asked him to do things and he doesn't hesitate to satisfy me, filling me to the brim until I passed out and yet somehow he is still unsatisfied! He drilled his meaty dick inside me while I screamed his name…."
Asagi was too stunned to speak and hear every detail of what they did and how Testament would do everything from spit roasting her with a split body to full nelson. The almighty Taimanin can't help feeling herself heating up and aroused but strangely it isn't the same way her body modification acts.
'...Is simply talking about him affecting me? That's impossible!?' Asagi can't help not rule out the idea considering there is little information about the full extent of what a Gods or "Devil" can do.
"*Cough* enough. I didn't need to hear all that!?" She was a bit annoyed and now felt horny because of their conversation. Shiranui smiled then took out her phone and decided to show what Testament looked like….naked!
Asagi was stunned by his appearance, who despite looking more feminine doesn't diminish a sense of manliness. He had long ebony hair and flawless skin. She can't help but be mesmerized by this and her thoughts suddenly flicker.
'A-Am I being charmed simply by seeing his face!?'
It felt strange where her heart was throbbing and knew it was like before when she fell for her late fiancee. Asagi had thought against Incubus before but this is ridiculous!
'Is this the power of God?'
Asagi has fought someone blessed by the gods and even small portions were difficult to fight against and this individual might not be destructive but his charms and influence on others was more dangerous because it meant he doesn't need to fight in order to defeat them.
"That's the reaction I was looking for. And this photo doesn't do him justice." Shiranui said while Asagi started to lean more on meeting him and even her stubbornness was crumbling. She didn't want to succumb to it but her heart couldn't escape him and flinched when Shiranui stored the picture on her phone.
"If you want to keep looking, I suggest coming with me back to my mansion later." Shiranui said while Asagi sighed deeply.
"No need, I'll come by later. You should head back and take a break. Still, I am worried about someone with that kind of charm walking around the village…" Asagi said while Shiranui giggled.
"I don't think it would be a bad idea since I believe Testament would be able to unite everyone." Shiranui said getting Asagi's attention.
"What?" Asagi exclaimed. She could somewhat tell what her friend was thinking but waited for confirmation.
"Think about it, if we have someone like him who was strong and revived our clan while also being our husband, we would give as someone to connect with. Also, he's quite paranoid and over protective because he had placed some familiar with me within my shadow."
Shiranui stated as Asagi sharpened her senses and finally noticed an abundance of entities that she didn't recognize but knew were demons. They were quite powerful on their own and if she were to give her assessment then their strength would be a challenge for elite Taimanin but easy for her if she doesn't drop her guard.
'He created that? How many can he make?' Asagi knew that a large number of these demon familiars would become a challenge because they would end up exhausted if an endless horde kept on coming.
"Anyway, I'm confident he already intended to place something even more powerful around these places and keep us safe." Shiranui said.
"How can you be so sure? And how come you trust him this much when it's only been three days." Asagi can't find any logic for this and confirmed she was completely charmed by him.
"Well, after giving myself to him had allowed me to feel connected to him, allowing me to know his emotions and feelings while also sharing my own." Shiranui explained and Asagi wondered how it works if this is just some sort of brainwashing.
"Don't you think he is just using you?" Asagi said and Shiranui nodded.
"I could say the same thing to him. Throughout our exchange, I was the one who kept consistently wanting to sleep with him. Regardless, it's best to just meet him yourself." Shiranui said and Asagi nodded.
"Anyway, let's move on and talk about his enrollment in Gosha Academy." Shiranui said.