(A/N: Thank you for over 18k views! Holy, I never knew it would pop off like this! I got too early posting the chapters due to other tasks in the house... Still, thanks to those who peek, and thanks for reading XDD!)
"Wait, wait, wait! So you wanted us to rule this world with your powers? How can you do that? I didn't think you could pass some powerful abilities in us but how?" Maki was skeptical in the first place.
Most people would try and hide in the shadows, controlling the world in their palms but Yoichi's instance was surely suspicious. If you have a power, would you pass that without any qualms?
"I know your suspicion in place but I have powers. I could pass that easily but let's back to the concerns. I need someone who can be trusted by the common folk. No history of power abuse. No history of bad reputation. Your clan was the only people I knew. Well, there's arrogance and a proud attitude but it could be easily curb-stomped as you can see earlier. All of you have battle merits and good character in front of the crowd."
"Second, you all wondered what's more important than this conquest plan? It's exploring the world! There's gotta be more than exciting things in this world. What's on the north, south, east, and west? All of you can see the outline but not the detailed ones, the much more incomprehensible things. That's why after I pass these powers, I will go on an adventure around the world. You knew what power I have but there's still more about it and I knew that all of you will be trusted with these powers."
"Third concern, the connections of the influential and century-old clans between the Imperial Court were tightly intertwined with each other and I have the assets and resources for you to swing them back in our favor. All of those who are suitable for our plans, absorb them in. If not, use our arsenal to kill them if they dare to block our unstoppable onslaught."
"Now that I wholeheartedly and honestly answered these questions in your minds, savor them first and then ask questions again. I'm just here." Yoichi sipped his tea once more and merely smiled.
All of the women inside were furrowing their eyebrows, absorbing these words in their minds.
The atmosphere was silent as multiple thoughts were flying off the air, swirling and giving off the seriousness of the situation.
"Why? Why are you doing this?" Satomi's tomboyish but serious voice rang out.
After hearing that, they all looked in the same direction, Yoichi simply smiled at them.
"Because I knew that all of you wanted to etch your names in the annals of history. You all are powerful women in this current generation but these discriminations? Or prejudices? All of you never faltered in these accusations. Instead, it became a motivation. A striving goal against the underestimating world. If that's not the case, then you are seeking more important than that. It was the thrill, the pressure, the enjoyment of the journey. Maybe all of you felt it was boring and ridiculous nowadays. People were constantly admiring you but once you all turned your backs, they will continuously slander these merits and excellence you all have. Again, common folk was just like that, as always."
"I have a question, Yoichi-san." At that moment, Yoru waved her hand.
"Go on." Casually sippin', Yoichi added.
"You're always saying 'for the common folk'. Why are you so dedicated to serving the common people?" In a curious tone, Yoru tilted her head, baffled.
"The truth is I am a cosmic being traveling around the world with... You know, unimaginable superpowers. Long story short, I killed 95% of my universe's inhabitants and the ones who suffered the most were the common people, innocent lambs as I called them. They were killed due to my rampaging self and one of the lights of my life slapped me out of nowhere. As I drowned and was drawn into power, all casualties became statistics in my mind. And that's why I am traveling in these worlds. To atone for my unbelievable karmic ties with the common folk. It was also a promise with that woman who gave me light whenever I was addicted to power." Yoichi's helpless smile beamed into the women of the room.
Women in the room were shocked at the revelations. This guy was an absolute being capable of destroying worlds with just a glance but now on the probation period.
They all believed the guy due to his immense strength, eons of wisdom, and mysterious powers seemed to be out of this world.
Complex emotions filled their heads with curiosity, fear, admiration, and lastly, respect.
"... What if we say that to the public?" In a silent atmosphere, Satomi's serious voice chimed in.
"Nobody would believe you." x3
In an instant, all of the women looked at Satomi as if looking at an idiot or foolish woman.
"... Hehehe, I am just kidding!" Satomi awkwardly scratched her messy head, saving her face from the embarrassment.
"Now's all that out of the way... Akashic, bring out the contracts." Yoichi said.
[Understood.]
Within a second, a floating book mysteriously flew out of Yoichi as the pages were starting to flip one by one.
"What's is that?"
All of the women's mouths were in 'O' shape, shocked and curious about the book flying.
"Yoichi, What's with the book?" Sparing the pleasantries, Maki looked at Yoichi, who was filled once more with enigmatic and mysteriousness.
The brutal honesty of Yoichi was respected and admired by Maki and the others. The appearing enigma in front of them was acting like a human being, capable of thoughts, and emotion.
'This guy... He had some reasons for doing this.'
In this instance, Maki and the others were curious about his life and what was beyond the horizon.
"This is my book, The Akashic Records, it was created ever since I was born. It was my best friend for all of these times." Yoichi grabbed the contracts generated by the book and gave them the papers.
"What's this?"
"A contract. I couldn't give someone who holds power, instant ability and it came out in the form of a contract. I planned to give my powers through this paper since it was one of the conditions I created for giving away such devastating powers."
The conditions of the contract stated:
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[Akashic Records Contract.]
—Fight Yoichi Murakami.
[Contract Rules.]
—Yoichi will never be able to use any "supernatural powers". Once Yoichi violated the conditions, automatic defeat.
—Only pure physical power.
—Weapons are allowed in the fight.
[If the person won.]
—Yoichi Murakami will give any ability to the winner, any ability or power.
[If the person loses.]
—The loser must marry Yoichi.
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"I agree to the terms."
After reading the contract, Yuki replied with no hesitations, certainty was in her eyes.
She knew Yoichi's tendency to be lustful, especially after seeing the loser's condition. If that's the case, it's still a win-win situation for her.
If she loses, Yuki will marry Yoichi and coax him to give her powers.
If she wins, Yuki will obtain power and then get close to Yoichi.
Yuki was glad about the plans, backstory, and eerie powers Yoichi had. If this was the way to become stronger, Yuki would accept it no matter what.
Who would dare to reject such blessings from a god? Maybe such idiots.
"... Can we change some of the terms? I don't want to get married!" Satomi was repulsed by the idea of marriage and she didn't even enjoy her bachelorette life.
There are women in the brothel waiting for her!
"You refuse? What a bummer! If you marry me, you can do those, you know." Yoichi gestures with two scissors clamping at each other.
"Ohohoho... Well, then. I accept!" Satomi knew the gestures, seemingly satisfied with Yoichi's best decision.
Satomi knew that Yoichi would choose one of the best such as her war buddy "Maki" and all the resources such as money would be splurging left and right if she married Yoichi.
This was a down-and-out Gojo Satoru's mischievous behavior.
As for the dick? She saw it with her Six Eyes but she was just curious how Yoichi grew bigger and what it felt like to get punctured by his little brother.
"... I also accept, Yoichi-san!" Swayed by the accepting crowd, Yoru yelled at him with a deep blush across her face.
'Marrying Yoichi must be happy.'
After hearing the backstory, Yoru admires Yoichi for his steadfast attitude toward the common people. If Yoru marries Yoichi, she will use her 100% to assassinate anyone who's gonna be in their family's way to peace and conquest.
"What about you, Maki-san?" Yoichi confidently smiled at her.
"... Ugh.. What choice do I have... It's still a win regardless of the conclusion." Maki replied in her unwilling face.
As Yuki said earlier, those who reject this kind of blessing must be delusional or idiots.
Maki accepted the contract not for the fame or reputation but for the sake of the conquest. She wanted to be the greatest female warrior on this planet and once she became bored with this, Maki would ask him for more entertainment.
A win-win.
"Where's the venue of our fight?" Maki curiously asked with determination in her eyes.
"I don't have any place to think of... Ah! The crater of the divine tree!" Yoichi casually added.
"WHAT?!" All of them were shocked.
"But... But that Divine Tree has patrols now due to a certain individual... Wait, that's you who created that commotion, right?" Maki knew the "miraculous blessing" of the Envoy. Now this envoy was in front of her.
Yoichi merely smiled, admitting.
"... Then what about that tree? There are tons of reports that—"
"Do not worry about it, if that tree intervened in our fight. I will kill it." With a confident smile, he replied with certainty.
Looking at his smile, all of the women sighed in relief, assured about the upcoming fight.
"We will fight tomorrow. I'm getting hard-pressed in time. I will also go and fight with all of you tomorrow. I need to see all of your strengths and weaknesses after all. Let's enjoy the fight to the fullest level!" Yoichi added with excitement in his eyes.
With the excitement of him, all of the women were also excited for the fight. All of the skills were getting thrown out of the floor. Pure skills and masteries.
"How do we sign the contract, Yoichi-san."
"Just one drop of blood. That's it."
After all the women signed the contract, the deal was finished and the venue was set.
"Akashic, collect the contracts... Now, if you excuse me, I have reservations and I need to leave for now." Without further ado, Yoichi stood up and walked out.
"Yoichi-san... Would you like to have lunch here?" With such a gentle voice, Yoru asked.
"It's fine, Yoru. I also need to prepare for the fight. Let's fight until we're satisfied!" Yoichi vanished after saying the words, brimming with confidence and fighting intent filled in each word.
"Mother, how about we go and stretch some muscles outside?" After Yoichi left, Yuki stood up and challenged her mother. Her ambiance became much more resolute with a flash of stubbornness.
"... No, Yuki. It's better to relax and enjoy the moment. Whether we win or lose, it doesn't matter." Maki sipped her tea elegantly, enjoying such warm atmosphere with a gentle smile.
'As I expected... Something's wrong.'
These contracts were surely a hit for Yoichi.
Even if they win and obtain the powers, nobody in this current era can appease them and nobody is worthy of them.
The only thing they liked and were interested in was Yoichi.
Maki positively smiled, the contract was there now and there were no regrets.
To her, it's gonna be a new era for all of them. That's why they trusted Yoichi as much as he trusted them.
'I'm looking forward to your performance, Yoichi!'