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He tries to stare me down on the other side of the barrier.  He’s got courage that’s for sure.

“Where am I, is this the great hunting grounds? Tell me now!” (?)

“Lets start at the top, you realize you’re dead.  Yes, you’re dead.  I brought you here and no this isn’t the great hunting grounds which I have no idea what that is.  This is also not Heaven or Hell Valhella or anything you might be familiar with.  This is a whole new world.” (Devlin)

I start to cater to his viking mentality a bit after this.

“Because of your spirit you are being rewarded greater then anything you could have hoped for.  You will be granted a choice to be one among the gods, a dragon!” (Devlin)

The man lifted his arms up in the air and roared a battle-cry, I never experienced this type of thing but I must be strong and not show any reaction to it.

“The choice is yours.  I can reincarnate you into this world to relive again or you can claim the right to be a dragon.  I warn you though, you will have work to do and have the strength of a dragon to protect your kind!” (Devlin)

“Do it.” (?)

“Which, come back as another warrior or claim the status of a dragon.” (Devlin)

Apparently he’s a man of few words.  I shrug it off.

“Dragon!” (?)

[ You heard him Mary, but lets adjust some of his parameters so he doesn’t go wild but I still want that attitude to protect his kind.  Oh, also up his dedication to doing the job that he needs to do and also make that job instinctual.  Wipe his memory clean but give him all the memories he needs to be a dragon.  He’ll be the black dragon.   Also adjust things as you see fit I grant you those privileges from now until further notice. ] (Devlin)

{ Getting a bit relaxed with your job aren’t you? ] (System Guide)

[ No, it’s because I trust you. ] (Devlin)

A popup box shows up again. ‘Congratulations on giving allowing yourself to give complete trust to your system guide. +500 points.’.

[ Mary, that wasn’t from you this time was it? ] (Devlin)

[ Nope, that’s the universe, but thank you. ] (System Guide)

{ I understand, however that’s how it is, I do trust you. ] (Devlin)

The ghost disappears and a black dragon stats forming, it’s larger then the barrier and can barely fit on this cliff side area.   The wings are folded in but if they extend out i’m sure it would destroy that part of the mountain.

[ Mary, expand the barrier a bit would you? ] (Devlin)

[ Confirmed already done.  I set him to be at the first stage of mythical class, he’ll grow about ten times larger with time. ] (System Guide)

[ That’ll be huge!  Almost the size of a football stadium when that happens. ] (Devln)

After awhile it fully formed, it took longer because of the sheer mass of it’s body.  Finally it stretched and turned it’s neck to look at me.

“Father?” (?)

“Hello son.  Your name is Schwarz.   You know the job you have to do right?” (Devlin)

“Yes Father.” (Schwarz)

“Find a area to call you and your upcoming tribe your own, I will send you new family members soon so watch out for them.   I have several rules.  Do not attack creatures that are of the humanoid races unless they attack you first.  It goes without saying that you’re allowed to protect your families territory, but only your own not any of the other Dragons.  Hunt animals and monsters for food all you want but make sure never to take the whole herds, let them repopulate so you can feed again.  Most important adjust the Dragon Veins so they keep working!”  (Devlin)

I see him paying close attention so I know i’m getting through to him.

“The last is come visit your father once in awhile to tell me how you are and how your brood is doing.” (Devlin)

I reach around his snout to give him a hug.  Is that a dragon purr I hear?

“I’ll be back father, I will go find suitable land to claim for my kind.” (Schwarz)

The dragon being careful of the mountain aims himself and extends his wings and jumps off the cliff side.  I forgot something again!

“When you get strong enough you can talk to me with your mind!” I yelled towards him.

He looked back so he understood what I yelled or maybe not?  I don’t know that reaction.  I sat there for a few more minutes watching Schwarz fly away.

[ Mary, that was sort of successful right?  Had a rough start but I’m hoping it works out well. ] (Devlin)

[ You’re looking for a pat on the back? ] (System Guide)

[ Is it too much to ask? ] (Devlin)

[ No, you did good.  We have time do reincarnate another if you like, you’re going to love this next one. ] (System Guide)

Looking at the information on the next reincarnation in queue.

“A rapist of at least two dozen women, serial killer and more! There’s at least two dozen bad notes about this person!  This guy is horrible!” (Devlin)

Dismayed and angry at this person. I should just throw in him into the wilderness as an ant or plankton to be eaten by the ocean life.  I have a better idea though.

[ Mary this guy is going to have a use.  I don’t like him so lets give him a taste of his own medicine shall we? ] (Devlin)

[ What did you have in mind? ] (System Guide)

I have a twisted smile, I wonder if the guide could tell.

[ Mary, make him a black dragon as well, a lesser one, female, with all of his memories intact but adjust his parameters to be like Schwarzs, also make him or soon to be her completely submissive to Schwarz.  Have her remember all the terrible things that she did without remembering who she is.  Don’t let her keep her knowledge on how she did things either, I don’t want some dragon doing any sort of manipulation.   Also set in her instincts to feel physical pain whenever she is too far away from Schwarz.  We’ll also need to give her the ability to sense where Schwarz is so she can quickly get near him. ] (Devlin)

[ Are you sure you’re not the Evil God of Darkness? ] (System Guide)

I chuckle.

[ if anything the God of Creation and Destruction is also the God of Judgement.  I am at least until I bring someone in for that role. ] (Devlin)

[ Good point. ] (System Guide)

[ First, please understand I can’t be committed to just you or anyone for that matter.  I live be alive for a very long time and it will bring me incredible sadness if I completely fall for someone. ] (Devlin)

POV Devlin:

This is difficult.

“Just how old are you now.” (Aya)

She’s got a very level head.  Understands and doesn’t completely over react.  She’s good but I don’t want the heartbreak later.

“I’m still young ya know, I created this world we live in about 4-5 days before you got here.” (Devlin)

She looks as if a huge weight came off her shoulders, ugh still with those eyes they look like they’re going to devour me any minute.   It would be nice, I haven’t been with anyone for a very long time and she is legal, well this is a new world but I believe that an adult is whatever age you can you comprehend the meaning behind the actions you take when being in a relationship..   I want kids to be kids for as long as they can but I know I can’t force people to think like I do.

“Anyways back on the subject.   I’m going to be creating all of the different species I can, that means all of the different races as well. Well what I am asking is would you like to be the first of one of those races and not be human anymore?” (Devlin)

It looks like she’s thinking diligently and weighing her options.   Of course I can see what she’s thinking and it’s about the different types of people she’s seen in movies and anime.

“I’ll think it over tonight?” (Aya)

“That’s fine, could you give Anatole a bath and put him to bed?  I’ve still got a little work to do.” (Devlin)

It’s night time now but this house has lighting with switches, so I head to the office that nears the front door and sit at the executive desk.   I didn’t notice what Aya was doing but I can sense her getting Anatole in the bath.   That’s good.

[ Mary I don’t want to sleep with her until she’s decided so if she attempts to come to my room tonight lead her back. ] (Devlin)

{ Good Choice, see I knew you had it in you. ] (System Guide)

The system guide certainly reminds me of ‘her’ even in her attitude.   Not that I dislike it.  I need a butler.

[ Mary is there a way to modify a reincarnation to be a butler? ] (Devlin)

[ With the current settings the only way is to enable a skill system.  To enable the skill and ability options the requirement for game like statistics to be enabled as well. ] (System Guide)

{ Game like huh? You mean like video games where you can see your stats like strength and health and such? ] (Devlin)

[ Correct. ] (System Guide)

[ Let’s do that. ] (Devlin)

[ First we’ll need to have a location for the world observer to me.  This is a device that monitors the entire world.   Then the world needs to have the Dragon Veins enabled to spread across the the planet to allow for the proper network. With those you need to have God class Dragons to monitor them. ] (System Guide)

{ Seems a bit complicated doesn’t it? ] (Devlin)

I’m getting a bit frustrated.

[ Necessary, in the past with their longevity is close to being a God so you won’t need to create more all the time.   The problem will be reincarnations who would take up the post.  Not everyone wants to live forever like you. ] (System Guide)

[ True, but they are some.   So how many do I need. ] (Devlin)

[ 9 ] (System Guide)

[ That many? ] (Devlin)

[ It’s a big planet. ] (System Guide)

Okay and I suppose i’ll have to name them all too.  There was a sitting where when I switched species on Toko where I selected the force instinctual behavior, that would probably help.

[ Good night Mary. ] (Devlin)

[ Goodnight Devlin. ] (System Guide)

I head out of the my office, btw my chair is one of those state of the art executive chairs that is really amazingly comfortable.  I want to make a gaming room.    I head upstairs and check on Anatole, he’s completely zonked out on his bed.  Was this his first day or second I don’t remember.  I know it’s Aya’s first day.  I don’t see her in the hall and I can sense her sleeping as well, i’m not going to disturb her.

After entering my room I put on some pajama bottoms that are red and black, they’re long and very comfortable.  Thin too so I don’t overheat under the blankets.  For some reason my blankets are very heavy, I think I read somewhere they help reduce anxiety.   Good thinking universe.

I wake up earlier then the other two do so I take a shower get those nice clothes back on and head down.  Today’s going to be a nice ham and egg breakfast, extra ham for Toko, he’s doing really well considering.

“Spend the morning with Anatole please Aya,  I have work to do this morning and it might be dangerous so stay in the house if you could, also only allow Toko out to do his business than bring him right back in.” (Devlin)

“Should I ask?” (Aya)

“Dragons.” (Devlin)

She looked a bit frightened there for a minute and excused herself with Anatole.   After cleaning up the kitchen I head out of the house through the temple.

[ I recommend a summoning circle, It is now available to you and will reduce the cost of reincarnations by as much as fifty percent. ] (System Guide)

[ Convenient, so I just got it this morning? ] (Devlin)

[ You’ve grown and when you’ve grown as a God more things become available.  Without the skill, ability and stats system in place you won’t be able to see it yet.  Soon though. ] (System Guide)

[ Well let’s get to it then. ] (Devlin)

Since they’re dragons we should probably have it out in the open some place and away from anything that can be damaged.   I look at the mountain behind the temple and start heading that direction.

[ Mary make a stairway path that leads up to the highest altitude that won’t be a problem if there is collateral damage when we change someones reincarnated species.  Also design the pathway to be nature friendly alongside the river that’s flowing down.   If there’s a is a basin where the water is collecting before coming down the mountain let’s use that as long as it’s still a good distance away from anything. ] (Devlin)

The stairs appear but they show up to go under the left waterfall and around the outside of the amphitheater like ceiling that I created when I first got here.  I’m really far so this is going to to take awhile.

He guides me up the stairs and heads right to the first door on the left.  Opening it he motions me inside.

“This will be your room, we looked into your mind to find a style that you would like.” (Devlin)

The room is perfect, an oak canopy bed with flowing silk curtains, furniture that matches and an elegant Japanese embroided rug over the elegant wooden floors.  A closet and more.  Wait, did he say we?

“There’s a bathroom across the hall so you’ll be close to it.  There are other bedrooms on this floor so you will be needing to share it in the future.  One you change into something more comfortable i’ll be waiting on the other side where Anatole is, his room is the first on the left. ” (Devlin)

“Did you say we? so you already have another assistant, how did you get clothes in my size.” (Aya)

That damn handsome man turns his face to the side to avoid me seeing him blush.

“Oh yeah, the other assistant doesn’t have a physical body but she’s a she so you don’t have to worry.” (Devlin)

He walks out of the room and closes the door, leaving me to my own thoughts.   Okay lets rummage through those drawers for clothes.

A little bit later I finally chose an outfit i’m comfortable with, a nice tank top a small well bra that fits me better than anything i’ve ever owned has, it’s material is very thing but very supportive, you can barely even see it under this top.  I found some black jeans that look very comfortable, new socks and some awesome black hightops that fit well with those jeans.

Leaving the room I head to the other side of the stairs which normally it shouldn’t take that long but this house is just huge.   It feels like i’m in a palace.   I reach the first door on the left and knock on the door.

“Come in!” (?)

I hear a boys voice from within.   As I enter I see the man sitting on the floor with the boy, they both playing with toy cars and trucks.

“Oh no! I forgot to pay my rent so I have to run to the bank!”  (Devlin)

The boy looks really confused with what he said but plays along anyways.   The God himself is playing with the boy.  If this was an anime my eyes would have flashing hearts come from the iris right now.

“Anatole, hey .. This is Aya, she’s going to be the one who looks after you while i’m working ok, don’t give me that sad face.  She’s nice!” (Devlin)

No God of Creation and Destruction that’s not what he’s sad about at all! He wants to play games with you!  Soon as I thought that I saw him look over with a smile and a nod like he gets it.  Did he read my mind.  Oh .. no.

“Hi Aya! I’m Anatole and over there is Toko!” (Anatole)

Toka? Toka who? I look over to where he’s pointing.  Sitting next to the dresser is a puppy!  It’s beautiful!  With cute fluffy black fur!

“Puppers!” (Aya)

I immediately rush over to him partly scaring him away at the same time.  He’s afraid of me!  No, no! It’s a doggy!  It can’t be afraid of me!   I sit on the floor with the others and motion calmly now for him to get closer.  Toko the pup yaps a few time and moves over to sit on my lap.

Toko POV:

[ She’s Japanese! ] (Toko)

I move fast to sit on her lap.

Aya POV:

Petting Toko i’m completely oblivious to the people i’m sitting with and mofumofu his belly with my face.   This pup seems to love it it’s getting all excited and no not in that way a happy excited.

“Aya” (Devlin)

I look over to him.

“Please show Anatole how to use the bathroom, completely.  He’s unaware how anything works around here, i’m afraid he hit his head and seems to not remember much.” (Devlin)

I wonder what he means by that, kids are taught at a very young age to learn to use the toilet.

“Hold off on giving him a bath until after dinner but at least was his hands and face.   I’ll cook tonight and meet you both in the dining room.” (Devlin)

I stand up and bow to him, he is God ya know so I have to be respectful.   He nods back to me and heads out of the room turning right to go to the kitchen.   He cooks for himself?  Doesn’t have any 5 star chef at his beck and call?

“Okay Anatole let’s get you cleaned up for dinner, follow me ok.” (Aya)

“Coming!  Let me put these away first.” (Anatole)

What a good kid.

“That’s great Anatole!  Cleaning up your things after you use them is very important!” (Aya)

Anatole puts things into the toy box one by one while smiling. then moves over to me.   Leading him to my bathroom?  No if it’s this place there’s probably a bathroom just across the hall.   Yup there is.   I show him how to use the sink and the soap that’s next to it, we wash his face with a damp wash cloth and another one to dry his face and hands.   Oh a hamper in the bathroom, classy.

There’s a linen closet near the bathtub so I grab more wash cloths and put them back on the rungs near the sink.  Leading Anatole and the Yoko who can’t keep his eyes off me for some reason start heading downstairs when I hear a whine.   Apparently Yoko the pup has a difficult time going down the stairs so I lift him up and it starts licking my face.  It? I check.  Okay he starts licking my face.

I haven’t looked around the place yet, apparently Anatole doesn’t know where everything is either.   We find the dining area though.  Behind the stairs there’s a good sized living room with comfortable couches that seat about 14 people.   Beyond that are archways that lead into the dining area, it feels like the living room and dining area are somewhat connected but the three archways separate the two areas.  Wood floors everywhere, i’m so enamored by this design.

Seeing the food on the table I set Yoko down and help Anatole sit in the seat closest to Devlin who is at the end of the table.  Only proper since this is his place.  I head over to the other side and sit down.   No one starts eating yet.