" [ Servitude Marks ]: a type of forbidden dark magic that infuses the mana of the caster into its target, creating a mana curse that manifests as a brand or mark, depending on the user's preference and mana type. This curse, carries conditions. When the imbued, go against such conditions, a penalty is issued in accordance to the master's will.
Non magic users use artifacts to imprint Death Penalty Servitude Marks on slaves.
As for magic users, any condition can be inflicted.
When a Servitude Mark is not powerful enough, it can be overwritten".
- Ambrose City Library - Forbidden Magic Section -
Hajime clenched his right hand into a fist, charging up dark magic in his fist as he looked at the red-haired girl, a look of utter rage plastered on his face.
" Don't move!".
The girl was frightened, trying her best to squirm out of his incredibly grip. Her efforts were futal, when Hajime's hand took hold of her head. Dark tendrils protruded from his palm and wrapped around her body. They gathered at her chest, covering the slave crest.
A system notification appeared Infront of Hajime,
Lord of Darkness has been activated:
-Servitude crest has been imbued-
Servant has been acquired [ ✓]
Displaying Servant's Race: Elf
Hajime was shocked after seeing her race. He still held the girl by the collar. As the dark tendrils disappeared, the girl was shocked. She thought to herself,
" I can't hear the voice anymore; and the chest pain is gone ".
Hajime looked at the girl once more, the sense of rage dissipating into a look of pity. He placed the girl down on her feet. From her height, she seemed to be a ten year old. Hajime decided to ask a question.
" Alright girl, talk, who are you?, better yet, what are you?".
The girl was visible shaken, her pupils dilated as her hands trembled. She wondered how he knew since she hadn't sensed appraisal magic.
Hajime looked at her trembling hands and decided to suppress the killing intent. He urged the girl to answer him.
The girl reluctantly conceded, brushing her hand over both ears. Sparkles were emitted from her hand as what once looked human, slowly became pointed. It was a much sharper point than you would see on a dwarf.
The girl then introduced herself,
" My name, is Anya Astrix. I am, or rather was a slave of an underground slave trading operation".
" Alright Anya, talk. Why were you sent to kill me? Also, who sent you?".
Hajime's tone grew cold, even though he had suppressed his killing intent.
" I~it was the Harvenger, my slave master".
Hajime was not surprised. He knew that he would have to pay that scumbag a visit. Hajime looked at the girl's chest and the girl finally noticed the new crest on her chest.
It was a skull shaped crest. The girl was not surprised that she was a slave right after being set free. Hajime asked her to follow along. The girl attempted to walk, but quickly lost balance, falling to her knees. Hajime turned around and covered her with his coat. He then picked her up in his arms. The blushing elf lowered her head after she became conscious of how handsome her new master was.
Hajime noticed that someone was approaching their location. The individual's aura felt like to that of the Night Shade member.
He opened a warp portal and entered.
At the vampire garden, Elisa was in a meditative state, a torrent of dark icey mana exuding around her. Her blood red eyes shot open when she sensed Hajime's presence. Hajime sensed her gaze and noticed how good she had gotten in such a short time. He placed the elf girl in the hands of an earth golemn nearby and greeted Elisa. Elisa however was not in the mood for a greeting. She was angry that he had brought home another woman to replace her. Hajime wanted to explain, but the matter got worse when they noticed how young she was and the fact that she was an elf.
Silk gave an unsupportive comment. " I never knew my master was such a fan of a young girls".
Hajime's irritation was highly visible, he retorted,
" hey silk!, if you've got the energy to talk trash, why don't you dress up the brat and give her some food. I've got some business to handle".
Elisa noticed the crest on her chest and wondered whether the harvenger attacked him. Hajime confirmed her suspicions and explained the situation. He wanted to pay Alfonse's shop a visit before he goes to deal with the harvenger.
In an underground office,
A crystal orb shatters as tendrils of dark magic cover it. The harvenger is nervous and assumes that the slave girl he sent was caught and eliminated. He fusses over how hard it was to get an elf, especially one with an assassin type skill.
He stresses over what prince Akion will do to him, since last time he spoke of the Reaper, he was asked to clean up his own mess.
He decides to call on one last aid, looking at he Night Shade insignia on the wall.
He cackles sadistically and wonders whether the so called Reaper can face the wrath of The Night Shade.