In what could be called the dark beyond, the infamous void, there stood one soul, that of Nitrian. One who faced a most unusual death.
"Did I just get killed by a horror villain or something?! That was messed up!!!… It's like I need to burn all my skin to get that disgusting feeling off me... Then again, I'm a soul now. So no skin… I assume." He told himself as he floated aimlessly, trying his best to process what had just happened.
It's not as if his life was particularly special or anyone would miss him, but still, it felt overwhelming to be dead.
"Not to mention… It took over for me… Just what was that thing? It said it would take of things for me… It called me a child of All and nun?… No, None! Child of All and None… What does that mean?!" He found himself frustrated the more he tried to think about it.
In time though he, calmed down and could only indulge in boredom, not that it lasted.
As if fated by forces beyond, he was pulled into another place, another void.
From the black void, he rose into the white void.
{Man, It's almost too good to be true, I've never seen a soul like this... It's so…} A voice could be heard, it was so vivid it felt like it was in his head.
{Unfortunate! I wanted to be the one to do it! This is typically my job… All these newbies love showing off.} A second voice rang in his mind.
{Your job? Come on! This is my domain, you're more like the emissary to me.} The first voice replied.
{Tch! As if, I'm the one everyone thinks of and keep referencing, you're more like the underground tryout nobody knows.} The second voice rebuked.
{Oh! Really?! Then show me your superiority, right here, right now. I bet it will be entertaining to watch you try.} The first voice retorted.
{Don't mind if I do! We have some time before the others arrive, might as well put it to good use, kids these days need to learn how we did things back then it seems.} The second voice matched it.
{Enough! The two of you! We have the best candidate we've had in a while, and all you two can do is bicker, this is not how a family should behave! Stop it so we can address this now!} A third voice came in to stop both of them.
{… Fine. That works for me, I want to see the vessel anyway, he seemed like he'd be fun to observe.} The first voice spoke now much calmer.
{We'll solve this matter some other day, for now, something much more important is at hand.} The second voice agrees.
{Good, now, you can stop pretending to be unconscious, boy.} The third voice said to him.
In response to this, Nitrian slowly got up only to notice that his soul body was just a humanoid figure with no features.
"… Where am I and who are you people?" He asked in his confusion.
{So, even you, are this confused, I expected a bit more from the so-called child of all, and none, such a bummer.} The first voice commented sounding slightly disappointed and mildly amused.
{As expected humans tend to be like this. Rejoice, you're getting better treatment than most. We need to see if you can live up to it.} The second voice sounded satisfied and slightly intrigued.
{You are in the top echelon of The company, we are an organization that interacts with all worlds, and realities in the business of capturing and selling individuals throughout it all. We're known as the Patron Family, the apex of this organization.} The third voice explained casually.
"… Slavery?!… That's… That's horrible…" Nitrian opned his eyes in disbelief at what he was hearing.
{They are always so naive in the beginning, worry not, the journey will teach you to be strong.} The second voice said.
{Hahaha! It's always funny to see these reactions, though he's not as whiny or visceral about it as the average Earthling.} The first voice added.
{Yes, that's what we usually do, and you can partake in it if you want, but we have a different main goal in mind for you.
{You're what we like to call a vessel candidate, which means, if you pass on the trials we have for you, you could meet the Head of the company, and inherit it, even change it to your whims.
{Then again, if you can't handle it, we'll send you back as if nothing happened, but do know, once you say yes or no, there's no going back.} The third voice spoke as she explained the situation.
"… That's a lot to me throw at someone… So, If I pass the trials you have for me, I get to be the boss of this whole place?… I don't know, sounds too good, plus, you called me a vessel, so I'll be possessed… Right!?" He took a step back feeling something was off.
{Here we go again. Another one is running away, what a pity, this one actually has potential too. It could have been fun to watch.} The first voice was very disappointed.
{You won't be possessed by anyone. You would have the vessel of The company core's vessel, It's not about removing your will, if we wanted to do that, we'd already done it.} The second voice sounded dismissive.
{It's as the 10th said, went want you. Otherwise, there would be no point in any of this. The Patron Family are chief officers in The company, we do not need to use simplistic methods like that if we actually want something.} The third voice added with full confidence.
"…. So, you really want me to pass trials to own this place?" Nitrian asked as even though he felt uncomfortable there was not much of a choice.
{Again, you may reject the option and simply go back home. However, if you are interested interested.
{You'll have to conquer an infinity of worlds, don't worry, it becomes more achievable once you reach a certain point, and we won't be sending you empty-handed, we will offer you a special version of our waifu catalog for you to get perks, powers, abilities and so on of your choice.} The third voice said to him.
"… Hmmm… Can I look at this Waifu Catalog before I decide?" He asks curious.
The moment he did a floating interface screen appeared in front of him, containing rules and options, many many options.
(This is highly suspicious, but if they really are so powerful they can do all this, they don't need my consent for anything, the fact they are doing this, means they are most likely serious.
(I can't trust them, obviously, but it's not like on can do anything against them. Going back to my world like nothing happened after knowing such powerful entries exist just doesn't sit well with me, plus this is what I've always wanted, a chance to become powerful and rise to the top.) Nitrian thought to himself as he looked at it.
After looking through all the options for a long time, he looked at the empty white void once more and said.
"I'm in. I'll be the vessel." Nitrian nodded his head having been convinced.
{Good. Since you are a Vessel Candidate, you'll get a few things different than the contractors who typically work for us. The first of those is us, the three of us will be the first Patrons you interact with, and don't worry, we won't make things too difficult for you.
{You just need to face 7 challenges, and complete missions in each world, aside from having to complete the world before you can move on.} The third voice explained to him.
{You better make it fun, I'll give up on you if you don't.} The first voice added calmly.
{Don't worry, you'll face this journey head first. I'm sure you'll do it well.} The second voice commented.
"Ok… I'll make my choices then. Oh, and do I get a system? Can I get a customized one?" Nitrian asked as he started making his choices on the interface.
{Not usually, but I can get something arranged. Dear Vessel. I hope you truly show us what it means to be the Child Of All and None.} The third voice replied rather casually.
"Great… Then I'll just finish this." He continued to make his choices.
After what felt like an eternity, Nitrian finished.
"All out of credits. Maybe I should put the intensity at 0? No, it's already baby enough. I kind of feel bad, but I need to guarantee my survival, so..." Nitrian justified it to himself.
{Now that you have finished, we'll send you on your merry way.} The third voice said to him.
{Just make sure to make a grand tale of it.} The second voice commented.
{Yeah, I hope it is a fun adventure.} The first voice added.
Before he could say anything, notifications popped up in front of him.
[System has been integrated]
[Challenges have been issued:
1- Angry Kaiju from Ourter Dimension- Eventually a Kaijun from the outer dimension will come after you.
2- Wild Girlfriend appeared- You will have to defeat or render unconscious any target before you can use your bindings on them.
3- Natural progression- You now must train to master all your powers.
4- Worthy Opponent- You have someone dedicated to going after you, an enemy that will match you and pursue you every time.
5- Eternal Rival- The Company, decided to issue a rival for you to inspire growth, and you will start under the same conditions.
6- Time Bomb Situation- You need to defeat your worthy opponent withinthetimelimitgiven.
7- Insider information- Your worthy opponent, has your info.]
[Missions have been issued:
•1- The One: Hello contractor, you are here because someone wants to see how far the power of Sunshine magic from Nanatsu no Taizai can reach and also wants to see solo leveling missions. Your objective will be to keep up with Sung Jinwoo in his growth and show Sunshine's potential. It is more than a piece of the power of the supreme deity and it is a blessing that can grow with its user.
Conditions:
1- avoid being behind Sung Jinwoo's power for a long time and in the end having a similar or greater power
2- you can't kill Sung Jinwoo
3- You have to have the magic of sunshine either with added potential or stacking template either from Escanor the lion of pride or from Mael the fourth archangel
Reward [ Other ] :added Potential sun divinity (Generic world)
Additional objectives:
Objective 1: you have to be next to Sung Jinwoo when he gets his system without dying
Reward [ Other ] : We will give you the system that Suho Sung received (if you don't know who Suho Sung is, he is Sung Jinwoo's son)
Objective 2: You say that I am only strong during the day and who decided that? You say that my sun was absorbed by your shadows and who decided that? I am the only one who decides (You have to make Sunshine can work during the night)
Reward [ Other ] : Template Stacking I and II Kratos (God of War)
Objective 3: use universal calibration to have more waifus and husbandos challenges using other worlds to integrate them
Reward [ Other ] : added Potential of the power of choice
Objective 4: It is said that fire represents destruction but it also represents life. Try to make the fire of the sun give that power and vitality to create healing fire.
Reward [ Other ] : Template Stacking I and II Enji Todoroki/Endeavor (My Hero Academia)
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•2- True Sovereign: So many Monarchs and Rulers running around, fighting each other endlessly since time immemorial. Their petty squabble has become so very annoying. With the Absolute Being long gone, it's time for another to take his place. So go forth, Contractor, take up the mantle and become the Hunter of Gods.
Your mission is simple, either slay or subjugate the entire roster of both Monarchs and Rulers and forever end their war. Time to give the world a reprieve, and put a permanent stop to the countless resets it has already experienced.
Conditions:
1-All Monarchs and Rulers must either be permanently killed, or captured and made a part of your retinue
2-You or your retinue members cannot reside within your Demiplane (should you possess one) for more than 10 hours each day.
Reward [ Other ] :A crown fit for the True Sovereign, which gives its wearer the ability to summon and command all of the legions/armies of all of the Rulers/Monarchs. As long as you have the Mana to spare, these troops can regenerate endlessly.
Additional objectives:
Objective 1: Take the new shadow Monarch Sung Jinwoo and turn him into yet another faceless shadow under your command. Oh and fuck his cute sister too. And his love interest. Eh, and his mom too. Make it a triple combo.
Reward [ Other ] : The ability to intuitively foster the potential of your servants, and have them seamlessly operate together as one.
Objective 2: Take the twin daggers that make up Kamish's Wrath and forge them into a buttplug and dildo that can make even Antares tremble with fear.
Reward [ Other ] : The ability to make even the strongest beings consider surrender when you face them with a sex toy you wield as a weapon.
Objective 3: Turn Mana Crystals into something akin to a healthy version of Cocaine, and help a billion dollar economy form from hunters hunting for them.
Reward [ Other ] : Two instances of Addiction Defense, and the ability to turn any form of Mana into any drug you have encountered before.
Objective 4: Turn the Architect into a garden gnome and display him in your Demiplane.
Reward [ Other ] : The ability to usurp complete control of any leveling System whose creator is of a lower tier than you.
Objective 5: Have your waifu chug your seed from the Cup of Reincarnation and then smash it into pieces.
Reward [ Other ] : A souvenir replica of the cup and the ability to, during any battle, to turn back time once to its start.
Objective 6: Ascend and take your place on the throne of the Absolute Being.
Reward [ Other ] : The ability to accurately foretell betrayal from your creations.
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•3- Become God in World: Be considered a god in the World, you need to be worshipped by at least 51% (counted at the moment of arrival) of the non-retinue sentient population.
Conditions:
1- Can't use 3rd party mind-control.
2- You must do it yourself
3- Hijack local cult or religion
4- You must be among the top tier of the world in power.
Reward: 2 IMG tickets]
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•4- Life is lived to enjoy: Now that you are a contractor you realize that the world is not so colorful there is no background music to encourage you to fight there is no translator or dubbing for your language there are no narrators to tell what will happen or what happened in the background, that is why you are here for this mission I just need you to allow us to record you throughout the course of the mission and do something fun (another mission can be used, this is more like a secondary mission)
Conditions:
allow recording of your life for the duration of the mission (only the fun stuff will be recorded
Reward [ Other ] :Narrator (You can hear narrators' voices)
Additional objectives:
Objective 1: Fight while music is playing in the background
Reward [ Other ] : ambient music (music temporarily increases talent and willpower according to music)
Objective 2: Learn the most spoken language from your place of origin (if you already speak that language, learn the second one)
Reward [ Other ] : translator (this ability translates the most spoken human language at that time can only be done once per world)
Objective 3: listen to a person talk to the 4th wall with the intention of doing so
Reward [ Other ] : spectator (You can now hear and see the spectator)
Objective 4: meet the protagonist of your world
Reward [ Other ] : Destiny (you can tell if someone has a strong destiny in their world)
Objective 5: meet the villain of your world
Reward [ Other ] : karma (you can see the badness or goodness of people)
Objective 6: meet a woman with a strong destiny in your world
Reward [ Other ] : love meter (tells you how much someone is in love with you, if the meter breaks, they are crazy in love)
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•5- Decide: Greetings contractor, my name is John Warhammer and I bring a new mission!
We, at the Divine Resources, have noticed a trend among the deities of the multiverse.
99% of them are either idiots or stuck up.
In order to see if this can be resolved, we have decided to issue this mission, the terms are simple:
Conditions:
1-You have to permanently kill a god, any god will do
2-You have to be the one to kill them, support is ok for the fight but it is you who must deliver the killing blow
TSI & TSII of the True Longinus is recommended but not required
Reward [ Other ] :You become a "generic" god(if you are already one, take 100 credits instead) and gain the ability to take one domain from each god you kill
Additional objectives:
Objective 1: Do it without TSI & TSII of the True Longinus
Reward [ Other ] : 1 free power swap for you or a retinue member of deity with same or lower tier to the deity you killed
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•6- Amalgama Worlds: Hello Contractor, for this occasion we have found a region of the multiverse where many worlds that should not be together are, you will be sent to one of these worlds, your objective will be to locate what stories exist in that world in order to have general information about the area of the nearby universes to send more interested Contractors, we will give you temporary life insurance if you die in the next 3 days in case your capabilities are not sufficient.
Conditions:
Discover at least 5 of the worlds you are in
Reward [ Other ] :a Stacking Template of your choice and 100 credits
Additional objectives:
Objective 1: Discover if there is an energy system that uses the world for its powers (Repeatable)
Reward [ Other ] : Get the energy system you discovered
Objective 2: Discover if there is a biological component to the powers of the world
Reward [ Other ] : Copy a biological ability from the world
Objective 3: search to find out if there is another intelligent being in the world
Reward [ Other ] : have all the skills and talents of that intelligent being
Objective 4: discover if aliens exist
Reward [ Other ] : you will obtain the physiology and talents of the discovered alien
Objective 5: does magic exist? Then fight the strongest wizard on earth
Reward [ Other ] : Stacking Template of a magician of choice
Objective 6: psychics exist? Well then defeat the strongest on earth
Reward [ Other ] : Stacking Template of a psychic of choice
Objective 7: Are there powerful martial arts? Well then defeat the strongest martial artist on earth.
Reward [ Other ] : Stacking Template of a martial artist of choice
Objective 8: Do geniuses like Tony Stark exist? well then surpass whoever you consider the best genius in his habit
Reward [ Other ] : Stacking Template of genius features your choice
Objective 9: Do gods exist? then defeat the strongest god on earth
Reward [ Other ] : Stacking Template with divinity and demigod characteristics of your choice
Objective 10: Do titan kaijus or monsters exist? then defeat the strongest on earth
Reward [ Other ] : Stacking Template with monster features of your choice
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•7- Build-A-Waifu: "Fear not the man who has captured 1000 Waifu, fear the man who has made a waifu worth 1000." - The First Contractor
"We were so preoccupied with whether or not we could, we didn't stop to think if we should." - Ian Malcolm Clone #274839, Company Science Division
"After an intensive fishstick session, I've decided to allow it"- Sheogorath, Hero of Kvatch, Director of Missioning
We have an intriguing proposition from the eggheads 6 dimensions upstairs.
They want to create an abomina... *cough* a test subject that can help them improve Catalog options such as Sticky fingers and Performance Talent. Of course, they don't want to spend their own hard earned credits in the name of Science. So they will spend yours instead!
Your mission? Take a waifu, shove 5 Templates of the most depraved hentai sluts you can think of, and survi... *cough* train her until the skill levels rise to tier 5. Sending us detailed reports of your sex life is, of course, required.
Conditions:
1-Purchase Template Stack I 5 times. Each Template must be a character from 5 different hentai or otherwise sexualized worlds.
2- Mission is complete when the skill level of target is equivalent to Tier 5 in sex and general debauchery.
Talent Sharing: Sticky Fingers is disabled on target waifu until completion of mission.
Reward [ Other ] :Removes cost stacking for Template Stacking I (previously purchased templated are adjusted to the new rate.)
Additional objectives:
Objective 1: All 5 of the Templates are useful for something other than fucking, train these skills to Tier 5 as well.
Reward [ Credits ] : 100
Objective 2: Train the sex skills even further beyond Tier 5.
Reward [ Other ] : Take 5 Lures that don't require a prerequisite for free or get a refund if already purchased.]
Before he could complain, question, or say anything about the load of information thrown at him, he was already consumed by darkness once more.