8 hours later (in space there isn't a specific day/night cycle)
Waking up from Bed I am greeted by BB's upside down face, her hair tickling my nose, well isn't this a way to wake, I try to sit up forgetting I can physically interact with BB.
Which well in a few seconds has us rolling around one on the bland, sterile white hospital like bed while the other was rolling around on the metal floor. Both clutching our foreheads.
BB, still with tears in her eyes - "Owww, you baka!, that fucking HURT!!!"
Myself barely any better clutching my head, whisper "I know, I'm sorry, fuck that hurt"
Ya not particularly beneficial that I decided to forget that I can physically interact with BB, then I recall how this was found out in quite a lot of det-
BB shouts - "Stop thinking about that you pervert!"
I blanked a moment, then stare at her for a few seconds and finally "Sorry, I am unsure why that happened"
BB, indignant - "Because you're a pervert that's why!"
"Wait, wait, wait" I ain't no pervert!" I reply almost offended
BB just glares then disappears without a word.
Now that's just something ain't it?
Ignoring that I go to the washroom, white with some silver lining and a few light blue hues that fade back into the marble like white counter and floor, the wooden cabinets seem to be of some tree, a little dark but hard to discern. There is some-kind of white tag on the inside of one of the cabinets saying that it is made of rosewood? last I remember there weren't any rose bushes like trees weird. The curtains around the bathtub are a pale yellow matching the very clean and polished aesthetic, not my style though I might want to change it later.
After washing up with a few sanitary items, which were set up as essentials by Asta who gifted this cart to the express.
I leave the bathroom get dressed.... wait shit I don't have many clothes do I??? Shit. Shit Shit Shit.
Taking a moment I decide to check the system if it had anything in the store akin to clothes only to realize that I just didn't have any currency, now I am definitely fucked. Damn it. Pondering for a moment I check through the system options and see that the gacha actually has some filters, selecting clothes, ones and limiting the grade of these clothes to Red tier because i didn't want anything like armour or what not.
Looking at this now I am disapointed that I can't yet limit the lower tier items I can only set a limit for how high the item tier is and its general purpose/category though it seems that in the future i might be able to do so.
Seeing that I had some gacha spins I had stored because I never really used them
-----Gacha spin x8-----
Received: Black baseball Cap (white) | Red T-shirt (white) | The Herta fanboy shirt (green) | Aha's Mask [powerless] (Red)[1] | Zero's outfit[Code Geass] (Red) | Himeko's white panties (red) | Welt's Glasses (white) | Suzaku's imperial soldier attire[2][Code Geass] (red).
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Interesting so I got a cap, a 2 T-shirts though I'll never wear one of them, a mask, something of Himeko's which is going in inventory till I find a way to burn it, Welt's glasses for whatever reason and 2 cool as hell full outfits from CodeGeass.
I don't mind the haul if only because of the full attires the rest isn't really interesting.
After taking a moment and summoning the two full outfits to see which one I'll choose, I take Suzaku's if purely because I don't feel like being edgy today.
In a moment I am able to put it on, surprisingly the chat group had been nice and ensured that the outfits could fit me.
Now standing in front of the mirror, I see myself in this exquisite white and black outfit with gold lining—and the blue and purple cape with gold designs. I am a little surprised to see myself as my appearance did change, and I had noticed some differences like a leaner but muscular swimmer's build and the silver hair. Oh let's also not forget the height difference because I feel taller though I don't actually know just how tall I am.
Then my eyes, rather than that blueish greenish tint that looked almost gray now I straight up have silver irises not just a dull gray mind you but like the actual metal, almost glowing in the light.
Then there is my facial structure no longer the stereotypical russian guy look with the chubbier (not outright chubby) cheeks and square like face, now my features are softer, almost female and yet I have a pretty strong jaw line. It almost looks weird at certain angles and while I never had too many complaints about my appearance. I will say I don't dislike the change, though keeping a few more of my parents features would have been nice-
At that moment someone knocks, I respond "Oh sorry I was just getting dressed please come in"
At that moment I feel a chill down my spine with a premonition of danger and panic.
Himeko walks in and first things first her eyes land on me, surprised at the outfit she asks - "Oh? Where did you get that outfit?"
I shrug my shoulders and she continues "Anyway I forgot to bring some clothes from the space station that were given to you as we hadn't see you carry anything around." - she pauses and continues - Also you are surprisingly tall, to get the correct clothes we had to measure you and you're just about 6'1.
My eyes widen as I am surprised I then look at myself in the mirror and realize why everyone seemed short, it's not they are short, but that I just became a lot taller.
During my pause Himeko looks around the room(cart) and after a moment freezes, her face burns after which she gains a dark look in her eyes.
Noticing the sudden drop in temperature and seeing Himeko's expression I freeze and carefully ask "Uhhh- hey uh Himeko why the ex-expression? I don't think I've done anything to upset you have I? If so I'm sorry!"
In the back of my mind I hear a cackle - "Revenge~"
Himeko slowly almost robotically points to a spot in the room, my eyes follow her finger and when I notice what she is pointing at I freeze, pale instantly and start sweating "Hi-Himeko I-I swear to by the Erudition that that wasn't there a moment ago"
Turning back to her I see she was already holding her brief case and in moment I was running while screaming chased by her through the entire and I mean ENTIRE length of the express, how? I don't know, stamina seemed to stop existing for a moment.
Now as for just what exactly was there? simple the white panties that my gacha gave me. Mind you I put those in my inventory immediately, but as I now figure, that cackle from previously was likely BB and this is her way of getting revenge on me.
At this point on the way back from the back of the train I was arriving at the party cart of the express only to be saved by Welt who I hid behind.
Although i didn't see it, this action made Welt eye twitch furiously.
Welt then as calmly as possible asks "What happened?"
Himeko not in the mood for conversation just says "MOVE he deserves what's coming to him." She says this in that overly sweet voice where you can tell you're screwed.
Welt realizing he didn't want none of this tried to walk of only for me to continue running around him to stay on the oposite side and avoid Himeko.
This caused Welt to have a cold sweat go down his forehead and rightfully so.
As in that moment Himeko's patience ran out and she just bashed Welt head with her suitcase 'knocking' him 'out' and forcing me to run for my life again, quickly pacing the lounge(main area) of the train I manage to get to the quarters area and I barge into the first room as soon as possible, now I lean down my eyes closed. Sliding my back down the door hoping the door would allow me a breather.
Yet as soon as I open my eyes I realize now I fucked up even worse.
Since well, I was in March 7th room. She herself was also in the room, and at the moment changing with only her underwear on her body, and as she realized I saw her she would have screamed. Instead even worse happened, her eyes turned red and she spoke, too calmly.
'March' tilted her head, red eyes gleaming with amusement. "Well, well. An unexpected visit."
I pressed my back against the door, chest heaving from the chase. "This wasn't—I didn't mean to—"
"Of course you didn't." She took a step closer, movements too fluid, too deliberate. "Impulse is such a fascinating thing, isn't it? The body acts before the mind catches up."
The temperature dropped. Not physical cold—I couldn't feel that—but something deeper. Wrong.
"You're *weakened*," she observed, eyes narrowing as she studied me. "Not thinking clearly. How... careless of you."
My mouth went dry. She noticed. Of course she noticed.
"I'm watching you, little Emanator. Every choice, every impulse, every moment you think you're alone." She circled slowly, March's body moving with predatory grace. "Especially when you're not thinking straight."
"I wasn't trying to—this was just bad luck—"
"Bad luck?" Her laugh was soft, dangerous. "You ran into *her* room by pure chance? Saw her *vulnerable* by accident?" She paused. "Or perhaps your weakened state made you... impulsive?"
The red jellyfish swam lazily in her irises. "Remember our agreement. Her happiness. Her safety. Her *dignity*."
"I remember."
"Do you?" She stopped in front of me. "Because right now, you've compromised all three. She'll be *mortified*. Paranoid. Wondering if you did this *intentionally*."
Guilt twisted in my gut. She was right.
"This is your warning." Her voice dropped to a whisper. "Next time your impulses lead you somewhere they shouldn't... I won't wait for someone else to punish you."
Behind me, something slammed against the door. Wood splintering.
Evernight's eyes widened slightly—surprised. She glanced at the door, then back at me with dawning realization.
"Oh. *Oh*." A genuine smile crossed her face. "You're not just in trouble with *me*."
The sawing sound intensified. Himeko wasn't stopping.
"How delightful." Evernight's grin widened. "Suffer well, Sane Tempest~"
March's eyes flickered blue—awareness returning.
She blinked, looked down at herself, then at me standing in her room.
At that moment March regains herself and immediately screams - "KYAAA!"
Then Himeko who finally got through the door chuckles darkly - "So it's not enough to simply steal my underwear, now you gotta go see March changing?"
ha ha, I'm in danger
At this moment my soul leaves my body only to have it grabbed by Himeko and and showed back in "Oh, no no no, my dear Sane, not so easily~"
Roughly 3 hours later I found myself black and blue, my gorgeous white outfit torn up and eyes swollen shut, there was still metal shrapnel and shards of six-phase ice in my hair. I was dragged face down to my cart and told to wash up and change immediately.
Himeko then tried to grab her panties only for her hand to go right through them... they were a hologram that fazed out after being touched.
Upon the realization Himeko froze, looked at me, then looked back at the spot the panties were. Sweat dropped and she tiptoed out with guilt written all over her face. March though who had come with after getting dressed had given me one last kick before saying "You have one hour" then leaving.
An hour later I came out some of the most of the bruising from my face gone thanks to hugging Rhongomyniad. Now I was wearing the Zero outfit which if you ask me was edgy but because I other attire got almost shredded I was forced to wear this one.
Heading to the main lounge room I now meet up with the rest, March glares at me as soon as I walk in, Himeko doesn't look at me, still blushing and feeling a little guilty even so I shiver at the sight of her remembering the chase. Stelle looked confused at the situation, Dan Heng decided to ignore whatever it was that happened and Welt had a visible bump on his head as well as a few cracks in his glasses which he proceeded to ignore...
Maybe I should give him the pair the system summoned for me? No, it'd be weird if I had them so rather I'll just leave them around for him to find later or smth.
With a couple words from Welt and Himeko. Myself, DanHeng, Stelle and March were about to head out. Though in that moment Himeko suddenly gave a box with a note and then left.
Not giving much thought to it I put the box in my inventory and while taking one of the carts down I check the Group Chat
---Group Chat---
Male Kiana: Oh so your world has Archons which are like the main gods and then there is Celestia which is above them as well as even some minor gods? That's Amazing! pretty diverse too. Since Here in my world we only really have the 12 Titans and well as the 12 demi-gods
Traveler: Really? That is pretty different but having gods seems pretty common, also I don't knwo what those 'demi-gods' are but there are people here who have elemental powers, powers that come from the gods/celestia. They are called Genshin, people who have an ambition or drive so big that it got the gods attention who gave them the crystalizations of those ambitions 'visions' that allow the Genshin to control the elemets.
Male Kiana: Wow, if only such a thing was possible here, maybe there wouldn't be so much loss-
Lancer: Sorry to bud in but well I'd like to share. For in my 'world' we have t=something akin to gods, they are called Aeons, and they represent a path that soemone can walk, an extreme of a way of life. Then there are pathstriders who take power from whatever path they walk granting them superhuman abilities. Then there are the Emanators who are directly chosen by the Aeons and granted more power. In fact I am an Emanator myself, specifically the Emanator of Erudition, the Erudition is the pathway of seeking knowledge and discovering the secrets of.. well all.
Lord Arbiter: You seem to be very trusting, you share such information willy-nilly though, this does confirm the fact we are from different worlds.
Male Kiana: @Lancer What can you actually DO as an Emanator?
Lancer: *Crap, what CAN I say?* Knowledge-based abilities mostly. Analysis, understanding complex systems...
Traveler: Sounds useful. I mostly just hit things with a sword.
Male Kiana: Ha! Same here. Though I can channel the Titans' power in combat.
Lord Arbiter: My abilities involve frequency manipulation. Resonance.
Lancer: That's fascinating actually. How does frequency manipulation work in combat?
Lord Arbiter: Why do you ask?
Lancer: Sorry! Just curious. Knowledge seeker, remember? Occupational hazard.
Traveler: He's got a point. Erudition path would make someone naturally curious.
Male Kiana: I don't mind! It's nice having someone interested. Most people just see us as weapons...
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At this moment the provided cart landed, not surprisingly paying when paying attention to the inside of the cart March is sitting as far as she possibly can from me while also ignoring me completely still blushing a little from that... situation.
Leaving the cart I feel no different and even as the snow melts on my face there is nothing... I recall that one my ability had something to do with cold, probably just cold resistance, whatever.
I look at the other 3, they seem mostly fine but they are shivering a little especially March, sighing I toss my cloak over her which is actually pretty damn warm. She freezes a moment after realizing the quietly accepts it not saying anything.
Now even more so to my surprise I still feel not the cold, well no i do feel it but like it doesn't bother me at all, if anything its pleasant actually, similar to summer ocean breeze. Except well its a blizzard.
Dan Heng who noticed I was unaffected by the weather raised an eyebrow but didn't pry, Stelle on the other hand didn't have that restraint immediately asking "Sane, how are you not cold?! This weather is akin to the cold of an industrial freezer!"
"Sorry, Stelle, but I'm not too sure myself, It seems to me that the cold doesn't affect at all" - I reply, almost hesitating.
With a few more words and March's comparison of the planet to a huge ball of snow. We head out mostly just forward the surroundings are just stone and ice. A little later we pass a pile of snow.
We hear someone shivering within, this causes a series of events to occur:
A mystery man pops up out of the snow after being prompted.
He identifies himself as Sampo
The man after confirming we aren't with the silvermain guards, the ones he was running from, tries to 'befriend' our group
I quiet so reject him, he seems like a hassle
I then propose to tie him up to the rest of the group, we agree with a nod
Sampo pails, yet is unable to escape with his very distinctive clothes in this weather.
After we catch him we tie him up only to run into the silvermain guards, who take Sampo in and as a bit of gratitude agree to show us the way to the city, the Citadel and the literal Last Bastion of Humanity on this planet.
[1] red is just rare, not higher then gold
[2] https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Suzaku_Kururugi The main photo