The Chronicles Of Zero

Restia: Um~, who'd have thought my summoner would be a good-looking guy like you, what's your name?

Zero: My name is Zero Muramasa Akatsuki and I don't consider myself handsome, I know other people are more handsome than me, I prefer to be referred to as above normal.

Restia starts laughing and puts one of her hands in front of her mouth and then approaches me.

Restia: Not only are you handsome and humble but above all your affinity with darkness is very impressive,... It is decided, me Restia Asdholl the incarnation of the "will" of the Lord of Elemental Darkness, Ren Ashdoll, recognizes you Zero Akatsuki as my master.

Zero: I count on you, Restia.

I am about to reach out my arm to shake her hand, but Restia comes up to me and kisses me, at that moment I feel a bond forming between us, and a new magical contract appearing on my right shoulder.

I return the kiss from Restia who seems surprised that I respond to her kiss, after a moment our lips separate.

Restia: Ma~ ma~, and I thought you were a herbivore, but you're a wolf in goat's clothing.

Zero: Seriously, you had to kiss me.

Restia: No, but with this, the contract is sealed, you know for me that kiss means that I am loyal to you forever and until death if you die, I die too, that's all.

Zero: I wonder why almost every pretty girl I meet recently jumps on me?

Restia: If you are not aware of the effect you have on girls, I am afraid you will break a lot of hearts.

Zero: I already have a growing harem, I've already realized that I'm charming the girls I meet in one way or another, not all of them but some of them.

Restia: Oh~ and I thought I'd be there first to seduce you, that's no fun.

Restia sulks.

Zero (thinking): I think I summoned a troublemaker.

I tell myself in my head

Restia: Just now you thought of something rough?

She asked me inquisitively.

Zero: No, no, no, you must be imagining things, Restia.

I answer her with cold sweat, waving my hand and saying it's nothing at all.

Zero (thinking): Women's intuition is really dangerous and scary.

Restia: What should I call you now, Zero-sama, Master?

Zero: You can call me whatever you want, basically I'm a simple and open-minded person, but let's set some rules first.

I look serious, which surprises Restia that the atmosphere around me is getting tense.

Zero: First of all I consider everyone close to me as a member of my family, no matter who they are, human or supernatural, and I am very protective of them. Family members have to protect each other.

Restia nods her head, I put my hand against her head and gently patting her black hair.

Zero: Welcome to the family, Restia.

Restia: Thank you very much Zero

After explaining to Restia everything there is to know about our world and me, we leave the ID and arrived in the park near my home. Restia retracted her wings change her clothes using magic and decided to go for a walk with me in the city, at the same time Est appeared in front of us.

She looks at me and then looks at Restia before coming to my side and clings to me with an expression that says "I won't leave you, my big brother".

Restia: Say, Zero, who's that little girl holding on to you?

Zero: Ah, this is Est my first spirit that I made a contract with, come on and say hello to our new friend.

Est, look with her emotionless face at Restia, who's smiling back at her.

Est: Stay away from my big brother, you perverted girl.

It took me a while to record what Est just said when I understood I turned my head to the side while holding back from laughing, while Restia seems to be annoyed even though she doesn't show it.

Restia: Huh~Huh~, she's charming, I'll give you two seconds to withdraw your contract with Zero before I nukes you little one.

Say Restia with a dark smile and a black aura around her.

Est: Try to see pervert, I'll protect my big brother from your evil presence...

Zero. Okay, okay, okay, okay, stop.

I say by giving a knock gently but with a little force to the heads of my two Spirits.

Est: Ouch, but big brother

I turn toward Est and crouch down to be at the same height as her...

Zero: I say stop Est, I know you don't like the idea that I have a second Spirit contract, Restia did what she did to me because she seem to cared about me, and now she's part of the family so be nice to her.

When I say that Restia starts blushing and as for Est, she looks me in the eyes and I smile back at her and she nods her head.

Est: If big brother says so, I'll try.

Then I turn to Restia

Zero: Restia knows that Est may be protective of me, but if you know her well she is a nice and kind girl, so be a little lenient with her, I know it will take time to get along with both of you, but try.

Restia: Mm-hmm, I get it. I'll do my best.

Zero: I know there will be arguments, but try not to annoy the people around you, okay?

After the two spirits have introduced themselves to each other, the three of us are heading downtown because today's the day I'm going to make my monthly gacha at the Abyss Auction.

// Timeskip //

As we walk through the streets, Restia looks at a lot of things that interest her and asks me questions when she wants to know something.

But of course, we draw the eyes on us, it must be said that I have two pretty girls on both arms, because Restia is hanging on my right arm and Est, on my left arm, and of course I get the looks of hatred and jealousy from the male population.

Guy 1: This guy's lucky to have two pretty girls on each arm, especially the dark-haired girl she's so beautiful.

A guy says to his friend next to him who is looking in our direction, just next to them a young girl who is eating pancakes with her friends turns toward me.

???: Um ?? Hey, Illiya, Kuro, Miyu...

Says the girl.

Kuro: What is it, Tatsuko?

Tatsuko: That wouldn't be your big brother out there?

???: Illiya's big brother? Oh, you mean the lone wolf of Kuoh, where he is?

Illiya: Suzuka doesn't call my big brother like that?

Miyu: Indeed it's Onii-chan, he's with Est-chan and ...

Illiya: What is it Miyu...

Illiya doesn't hear Miyu's voice anymore, she turns her head to be speechless when she sees Restia...

Kuro: What is it with you two.....another girl?

A dark aura appears around the three girls

Suzuka: Ooooh, your big brother's a good-looking guy. What do you think, Nanako?

Nanako: He looks cool, and has an aura of a.d.u.l.thood

Then Suzuka turns to her friends to see the faces of Kuro, Illiya, and Miyu.

Suzuka: What's the matter with you three? Your faces are scary.

Behind the girl group is the last member of the group looking in my direction whispering something with a fanatical voice as she writing something in her notebook.

Mimi: Zero-sama !!!

When I arrive in front of the shop I open the door to be greeted by the same employee as the first time I came in

Alice: Welcome to the Abyss Auction... oh Akatsuki-sama I'm glad to see you back here, thank you for your patronage.

Zero: It's been a long time indeed Alice-san, I came for my monthly gacha draw, and to make some purchases, is there anything special this month?

Alice: Um... Ah yes, we have a contract that allows you to have the ownership of a group of maids, who are doing good work both in the household and on the battlefield if I remember correctly there is the word Royal in the name.

Zero: Royal?!!, ...by any chance, it's not the Royal Navy Maid Team.

Alice: Yes, you are very well informed Akatsuki-sama, so the contract is 1,000,000,000 Yen and only premium members can buy it, but the director sent us a letter saying you could buy it specially this time since you are one of our best customers, are you interested?

Zero: No thank you, this contract is all the savings I've collected in the last 7 months, maybe some other time, I'll do my three draws.

Alice: Sure, go ahead.

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[ 1st draw ... ]

[ 2nd draw ... ]

[ 3rd draw ... ]

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Zero: I'd like to make an extra draw

Alice: That'll be 100,000 Yen

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[ 4th draw ... ]

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[ Ultimate Authorization ] - EX Rank -

Description: You get the highest degree of authorization and command in any organization with military and paramilitary purposes, whether human or supernatural, this title is valid in all countries, all regions so almost everywhere, it can also be used as an identity card and access badge.

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[ Royal Navy Maid Team Contract ]

Description: Contract that makes its holder, the new master (commander) of the maid team formed of shipgirlof the Royal Navy faction of Azur Lane, the maids will be loyal to you but may terminate the contract if they do not find you worthy.

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[ Dream and Awakening ] - Rank S -

Description: A power that allows you to enter, interact and venture into people's dreams, but you can also wake up people who are asleep, and bring their hearts back if it seems lost.

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[ Keyblade ] - Rank EX -

Description: A key that makes its bearer a guardian of Kingdom Hearts and all the worlds, the Keyblade allows its bearer to acquire the power to travel between worlds, open and seal all locks and keyhole, and many other secrets.

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[ For beating your odds again, LUK stats +100 ]

Zero: ...

Alice: ...

Zero: ...

Alice: ...

Zero: ... Say, Alice-san?

Alice: What is it Akatsuki-sama?

Zero: What are the chances of this kind of draw happening?

Alice: According to my calculations you had a 5% chance.

Zero: Does that mean I'm some kind of bug, or maybe because you're here today I'm just as lucky?

Alice: I wonder, but first of all, congratulations again Akatsuki-sama.

Zero: Thank you, can you tell me more about this contract?

Alice explains to me that I have to sign the contract with my blood and it will be bound to my soul, seriously I feel that my soul has become a spot where all the supernatural beings or things I meet bind.

After signing the contract, I feel a new connection and a big azure blue book with the emblem of Azur Lane on it appears in my hands, I open it to see white pages appear, I keep going through the book I saw titles like Eagle Union, Sakura Empire, Ironblood, then I arrive in the Royal Navy part and then on the section mark Royal Maid Team, on each page, there is an image of each maid with their characteristic.

On the first page is the image and description of the chief maid of this group, I think about her and at that moment the page starts to shine and Belfast appears from us.

Belfast: Greetings, I'm the second ship of the Edinburgh Class: Belfast, the Royal Navy's largest cruiser. That is why I am the chief maid.

She said, bowing out

Belfast: So you're my commanding officer? Pleased to meet you, I'm the maid, Belfast. From this moment on, I'm going to dedicate my life to you.

She says to me with her iconic smile, while I blink my eyes with a bewildered look...

Zero: ... I can't believe Belfast is really in front of me, please pinch me.

At that moment Restia pinches my cheek with force.

Zero: Ouch, why did you do that?

Restia: You asked to be pinched, I only obeyed your orders, my dearest master.

Restia joked.

Zero: Really... Haem, sorry Belfast, for seeing me act this way.

Belfast: No, don't worry about that, I thought your reaction was rather cute, Commander ...

Zero: Zero, Zero Akatsuki, I would be your Commander and the Royal Maid's Commander if you would accept me.

Belfast: I see we meet, at last, our precious master.

She says in a low voice

Zero: Did you say something, Belfast?

Belfast: No, I'm just pleased to see that my new master is a respectable man.

Zero: Belfast... thank you, but I don't deserve so much praise, I just want you to know that I can do good as well as evil.

Belfast: Even though this is true, I know that your true nature is gentle and caring to your loved ones, my experience as a maid to Her Majesty has taught me that.

Zero: That's right,... Queen Elizabeth is truly a wonderful person to have someone like you by her side.

Belfast: Praise will not get you anywhere, Master Zero.

Restia: You know Zero the way you and Belfast talk it doesn't sound like you just met at all it's like you've known each other for a long time.

Est, nod your head to support Restia's words.

Zero: You think? Never mind, only time will tell, right Bel?

Belfast: Yes, only time will tell, my master.

After discussing with Belfast about the world we live in, she went back to the world of the book to tell everyone so I wouldn't have to say the same thing every time when I'll met the others, because yes the book is a mini world and this mini world is a copy of the world of Azur-lane with a base where the 4 factions are housed.

This answered one of my questions about whether the girls are in a separate world or are only stored in the pages of the book and of course I can enter this world and meet the ship girls and can summon them in the real world when I sign a contract as I did with the Royal Maid Team.

Of course, the girls I have contracted with can only come into my world with my permission.

But a feeling is bothering me because the Belfast I just met seemed to know me but it could be a misconception on my part.

I am on my way back with Restia and Est and I notice that there are no more people around us, just at that moment a familiar aura appears behind me, I take out the mask I use when I go on a demon hunt and wear it and change the color of my hair to red.

Zero: Restia, Est

Without a word my two Spirits take their Elemental Wafe form, Est takes her form Terminus Est and Restia takes the form of a black and red sword which is called Vorpal Blade.

Zero: Eight Leaves One Blade school: Fourth Form: True Autumn Leaf Cutter

The presence behind attacked me with all their might but noticed that their attack didn't hit anything solid what they attacked was only an afterimage of me.

Having no time to understand what happened, black and white lines appear on the neck of each demon, which ends their miserable existence without knowing how they died.

As for me, I continue to kill the demons that continue to appear one after the other, moving at high speed between them, each sword stroke I give pierces their defense without any problem.

// A few hours later //

It's been a few hours that I've been fighting against the horde of demons that started to appear, I deduced that they are the demons that Dante had warned me about, then several giant demons appear in front of me and try to crush me.

Zero: Since you can't beat me with your numbers, you use your size, but it's useless. Why do you ask?

I make a magic circle appear on the ground that I walk on and it propels me into the air right above them, at the same time I transfer a large amount of mana into Restia and Est, which appears as a black and white trail.

Then I do an acrobatic stunt in the sky to prepare myself to release an attack.

Zero: I'm the greatest Blade Dancer: Zero Akatsuki.

I release the Volpal Blast attack from Est and Restia with force coupled with my mana it becomes a wave of destructive energy that exterminates all demons on the ground.

When I return to the ground, I fall to my knees and try to catch my breath.

Zero: I think that was the last of them.

Restia: I think and I thought that the demons where I come from were horrible, they were worse.

Est: You'll have to get used to it because it's Zero's job to exterminate them every time they appear.

I keep inspecting the alley until I notice some kind of portal that I recognize perfectly.

Zero: A Hellgate, here in Kuoh, it's not possible,... I can see why there were so many demons here.

You could say it was a surprise but it also opened my eyes to something it's thanks to this Hellgate that I was able to level up so quickly in the last few months thanks to the demons.

Zero: But now that the story has begun, I can't afford to have demons walking around town, especially when I'm out of town and I don't trust Rin and Luvia to protect the town while I'm gone. I have to find a way to seal or destroy this portal without attracting even more attention than I did fighting these demons with all those spies in town.

At that moment I notice a light in the shape of a keyhole appearing in front of the portal.

Restia: A keyhole?

Zero: Um... a keyhole... don't tell me!?

I take out the Keyblade that I received earlier, it's the Kingdom Key, it doesn't seem to have anything special.

Zero: Hey, can you lend me your power to lock this portal using this keyhole?

I asked in the void without really waiting for an answer but something happened, the Keyblade started to glow as if she understood what I was asking her, and she started pumping my pure light and pure darkness and started glowing to let the X-blade appear in my hands.

Zero: Since when did it become so easy to create an X-blade?

I squeeze the handle of the X-blade and pull it towards the keyhole, an orb of white and black light forms on the tip of the blade after it is loaded the light goes towards the keyhole, then a locking sound is heard.

Then the gate of the Hellgate closes and the Hellgate starts to disappear into darkness without leaving a trace, then the X-blade starts to glow leaving only two Keyblade in my two hands, the Oath keeper Keyblade and the Oblivion Keyblade

Zero: Thank you very much, both of you.

I say before the two Keyblades glow and disappear from my hands, then I turn to Restia who is still stunned by what I just did and Est looks at her with a mocking look.

Restia: How...

Est: It's no use asking questions now, things like that always happen around big brother, you'll get used to it.

Zero: Ah, well, let's go home.

I and the girls are heading home.