Chapter 34:

VOLUME 3 : CHAPTER 6 : A NEW BOND (PART - 2)

WHEN I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SPIDER WITH MY GODDESS


A FIRST MORNING

I was lying in my bed, because of the exhaustion from the excessive magic drainage and inability to absorb magic, which normally my body was able to do before.

Since I was a monster, without magic my body gets excessively weak than it should have been. But fortunately my fever had subsided. While Caroline was telling the demon lord what had happened.

I though the demon lord would shout at me for putting everyone in danger, but instead he scrubbed off his hair and smiling at me he calmly said, “I am glad that things got settled before you condition could have taken a worse. And I am surprised to see that you picked up this world’s language so fast.”

For some reason, I was first happy to hear those words but from inside a voice cried out that this was not how a true demon lord should behave. Even though he is self-retired, but he should have acted more violently. He might have destroyed his own room or punched open one of the walls. Or could have threatened me for making a mistake and punish me.

So another feeling arouse from inside that I needed to make him behave like a demon lord, otherwise my mind and heart won’t be able to take it anymore. I cannot let my hard research work in fantasy novels go to waste. Since I cannot change my prior knowledge I had to try and come up with a way to change his ways.

“Sachi listen…” Caroline called for me.

While I directed all my attention to her she continued.

“Since your status window doesn’t show a name, we have decided to give you a new name.”

“But isn’t Sachi just fine.” I tried to see the situation from her point of view and realized what she was getting at.

“I know, but it would not be good if you move around in the outside world without a name in the status window, it’s not normal and will attract suspicion towards you identity.”

“I see, so how are we going to this. Is it just as simple as that you give me a name.” Because individually I had already thought and done so many things previously to get a name issued on my status but none worked. For example I tried carving my name on the dungeon walls, and then I tried to use my own blood to write it. Then I tried to use monster corpses to form a big name sign of mine. But there were no changes observed.

“Well it is indeed simple. Just an extra requirement. So we both have decided to adopt you and will be your mother and father from now on.”

“Wait, I was not told about this, isn’t it out of the blue. Please think carefully about this. I don’t want to interfere in your life. You know that I will be leaving after sometime, so wouldn’t the fact that you both are alive might be revealed.”

“Didn’t I say before, that we are going to be a family and family members trust each other. You are going to be our sweet little daughter. You are so cute and little, how could I resist the temptation when the seat is open. You are just one year old and someone needs to look after you, because of your reckless behaviour. Now be a good girl and do what your mother tells you. There aren’t going to be any yes’sss or no’sss.”

I am still worried whether this decision is good for us or not. I tried to ransack my brain to think of the consequences…

“Zyl, do you have a problem.”

“No, not at all. I think the house will become much more lively with her around.”

I see…she had been planning to do this from since then. FAMILY.

I looked outside the window and it was already morning. The artificial sun and sky prepared by the automatic weather system felt more charming and lively than the morning of the busy city life.

I looked outside the window and a pair of a typical squirrel species of mother and baby was playing on the branch of a nearby tree.

There is no need to think of complicated stuffs like consequences and planning. I wanted to be happy and right now I could only feel joy when I accept being a part of such a loving family.

The daughter of a true hero and a true demon lord

“…Mamma….and Papa please give me a name.” I hurriedly uttered the line trying to hide my hesitation. I might have never sounded so much confident in my whole life after being reincarnated. This was my best decision in this life I have taken up till now.

And I just know it. I wanted to be happy and this as the best way to experience how it feels to be loved by someone you hold dear too.

“So, Caroline have you thought of a name, or do we need to come up with one on the spot…” The demon lord inquired, or rather I should say father.

“Don’t worry dear I have thought this through. I have already a name in mind. And all of you are going to like the sound of it.”

After a moment of pause the name vibrated through my ear drums creating a delightful sensation. It had such a nice ring to it. More importantly it was a name my mother choose for me. The second precious thing in my possession in this world after my dual swords.

“ALICIA”

“From now on your name is ALICIA ASCALON ASHBORN. The daughter of the true demon lord Zylon Ashborn and true hero Caroline Ascalon Ashborn.”

I had lost my smile because I was stunned and moved by the dreadful beauty of hell. But with this new identity I just might be able to know why was I born in this hell. Why I had to endure up until now? And was I really that special to end up with such happiness.

“I love my name. Alicia.”

‘Sooo cute and beautiful.” Caroline thought to herself as she saw her new daughter smile under the bountiful glow of fresh sunlight. She couldn’t control herself and leapt on the bed tightly hugging her. Rubbing her cheeks alongside her glowing soft small tender developing cheeks.

Amidst that happiness, something interrupted my happy reunion with my new family.

[YOU HAVE LEVELD UP]

I looked at my mother with a concerned look because of what was going to happen. I was worried. What if all of this vanished after I woke up. What if all of it proved to be my imagination. I did not want to be alone again. I did not wanted to go back to sleep when I can be with my own family now. Why now of all times.

Caroline, my mother looked at me affectionately, even though I haven’t told them, she was able to get a gist of it of what was going to happen.

She kissed me on my cheeks, while my panicked mind returned to its initial peaceful state.

This time I did not wanted to leave things like this. I did not have time to explain. I wanted to return these feelings in a mere single moment.

So how would a person like me who grew all alone, did all things alone and never expressed her true feeling to anyone can pull this off.

The answer to how to convey your feelings… there was no answer.

If you loved someone deeply enough, then your own feelings would surely get across to whom you wanted it to - unconditionally.

It just happens, so naturally that you can only admire that such a beautiful feeling exists in this world.

I kissed on my mother’s cheeks passionately.

“I love you…” with those words I let go off her and white threads started covering my entire body, till I was completely engulfed by it.

With light fading in front of my eyes, I went in deep slumber. Knowing that I was not alone anymore, because someone was watching over me. Protecting me. I could rest easy and for the first time sleep without having any fear in mind.

***

DIVINE SYSTEM

[YOU HAVE RECEIVED A NEW NAME]

[NAME : ALICIA ASCALON ASHBORN]

[TRANSFERRING AUTHORITIES……]

[YOU HAVE REACHED LEVEL 20]

[GLUTTONY REACHED LV 10]

[ACQUIRED WORLD SEVERING WEB]

[ACQUIRED ETERNAL POISON]

[RECEIVED TITLE – TRUE DEMON LORD CANDIDATE]

[AUTHORITY WISH GRANTED – IMMORTALITY ACTIVATED]

[ALL SEEING EYES OF THE GODS ACTIVATED]

[SEVENTH FORM : EYE OF VOXDEUS]

[EVOLUTION STAGE : 2 INTIALIZING]

[TRUE DEMON LORD – SOUL CORE ANALYSIS COMPLETE]

[SPECIES EVOLUTION….. IN PROCESS]

[GRESSUS SYSTEM – CODE SET-UP]

[CODE – LEGACY OF GODDESS ARACHNE – AUTHORITY GRANTED]

[SPECIES EVOLUTION COMPLETE]

“…Am I awake now. My head feels so heavy.” My head felt like it was over-burdened. As if blood has collected in one of the areas and was bothering me.

“Is that whole leveling up thing over? What a weird way to level up. Just how many days has it been?”

[IT HAS BEEN EXACTLY 10 DAYS SINCE YOU REACHED LEVEL 20]

“I see it has been 10 days…..Wait was I hearing things right now.” I looked around and I was still in the dark.

Why can’t I move?

[EVOLUTION HAS YET TO REACH ITS FINAL STAGE]

Is this a ‘answer my question’ quiz show going on? It felt like whatever question I thought just gets answered by someone. Wait, isn’t that exactly what’s happening.

Since I was meeting a new person, proper introductions are in order.

“Hello my name is Alicia Ascalon Ashborn. I am one years old and I like to create new magic spells.” Now that’s how you give proper introductions. I had been wanting to use my name to introduce myself to someone after getting a new one. I waited for a reply but then a worried mechanical voice spoke to me.

[I already know about that!]

My dream of giving proper introduction shattered and it was all this voice’s fault. If I knew where he was then I would have surely burned him in my black flare.

“And do you mind explaining how do you know about me and you haven’t introduced yourself yet.” I tried pointing my finger upwards since the voice appeared to be coming from there.

[I AM YOU. TO BE PRECISE HALF OF YOUR BRAIN.]

“That’s just creepy, why a voice of an old computer is buzzing inside of my brain.”

[That’s just rude. You should more importantly call me at least a supercomputer. In your world I would be more properly referred to like an artificial intelligence – an AI for short.]

This voice suddenly sounds like it is suffering from an identity crisis and is desperately trying to clear the allegations put on him.

“That confirms it, you are definitely me. It’s like I am in my subconscious this dark empty space, where I can only see myself in the light. So tell me what your other half is made of.”

Sure, there won’t be any complications if I converse with half of myself inside this new empty space.

[MY FIRST HALF IS BORN OUT OF YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS. WHILE THE OTHER HALF BELONGS TO THE DIVINE SYSTEM. I AM THE PRODUCT OF THE UNIQUE SKILL – EYE OF VOXDEUS]

“That’s amazing, so you really are an AI, fitted inside my brain. Don’t tell me you implanted a chip inside of me.”

[NO. THERE IS NO CHIP. I AM INSTALLED IN THE NON-USABLE OR RAHTER UNDER-DEVELOPED PARTS OF YOUR BRAIN, WHICH IS USUALLY DORMANT OR INACTIVE.]

I see so it’s more like using the hidden potential of my brain as a skill.

“So what use are you, or rather that can wait. Do you know how to get me out of here?”

[YES. FOR COMPLETING THE PROCESS YOU FIRST HAVE TO GIVE ME A NAME AND ASSIGN ME A JOB]

“That’s simple. I think I already have thought of two names. How about Super Deluxe Iron Machina Mark I Processor.”

[I am asking to name a part of yourself and not a toy series which is to be put up on sale. And if you would rather keep it short.]

“You sure are choosey like me. But aren’t computers named that way just how I did.”

[…. So, what is the second name choice?]

“Yeah it’s rather short, as you demanded. But how about simply calling you ‘Al’. Is it to your taste now?”

[Al…. NAME : AL CONFIRMED. JOB PROFILE : REQUESTING]

“I see you need a job too, then since I am living in a family now, someone needs to look after things…fantasy world…how about a guardian. Since you are half me and half made up of divine system.”

[JOB : GUARDIAN CONFIRMED]

“Fine now let me out. I quickly want to meet my new family.”

[Yes, before that but could I please know, what should I call you.]

“Since, I gave you a name, I think it’s fine if you decide it by yourself what you should call me.”

[I see. SCANNING MEMORY DATA. PREFERENCES SEARCHING.]

[FOUND… FILE : MY DARK FANTASY SECRET LIFE PLANS ………… ……NOW SCANNING]

“Wait!! What kind of memory file you are reading without my permission. Stop it and let me out of here.”

[REFERENCE SEARCH COMPLETE]

“N-NOOOOO. How could you invade my private thoughts? Wait aren’t you already a part of it…. but even so it doesn’t make fine to make it the more conscious to me.”

[REQUEST ACCEPTED]

[AS YOU WISH MY PRINCESS]

“…..PRINCESS…. did I really wanted to be called a princess. It might be when I was young. But now it looks silly. Wait… why the place is falling. No we need to reconsider what you are calling me. Come back here. Super Deluxe….Junk…Iron Machina Mark I Processor.”

[….HUH…]

Don’t turn your head away and ‘huh’ me. Aren’t you my guardian!

“I am sorry Al, I was just joking. Don’t get angry with yourself. AHahhh…”

Light flashed in front of my eyes and I finally woke up.

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