The Bloodline System

Author's Note: Unedited Chapters

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The day would be remembered all across the planet for centuries to come.

As promised, Gustav handed Dhios over to Dahria, leaving his fate in the hands of the new empress. 

Gustav couldn't stick around much longer so he left when the morning came. It was almost by his original agreement with Dhios.

He and Matilda had spoken briefly before he left.

"Thank you really. This is something I've wanted to take care of for over ten years. You changed the fate of Planet Abruikis in just three days of your arrival here," She stared at Gustav with appreciation in her eyes. 

"I made a promise. I never turn back on my words," Gustav answered. Facial hair had already started to grow on his face.

It was his original look after staying for over eight months without getting a shave. He hadn't bothered to get one since he was a Shape-shifter. He could always make his face appear without facial hair at any time.

"You're the best. Thanks for having my back," Matilda said while lightly fist-bumping Gustav on his left chest area.

It had been a very long night for her. The second General had taken her by complete surprise and she had lost her hand at the moment of their encounter. 

Fortunately, Gustav had been watching the whole time and after dealing with the strongest General, Quasp, he immediately headed to Matilda's side to help her.

He had appeared when Matilda was close to getting pierced in the chest and they dealt with the second General together. 

Matilda had killed the fifth General earlier and Gustav dealt with three other Generals alongside Dhios. As for the fourth general, he surrendered himself instead of engaging in a fruitless battle.

The tide had been completely turned and the army within the empire all succumbed to Dahria's reign. Information spread like wildfire about the former princess taking back control and becoming the empress.

The people rejoiced.

"Dahria wants to thank you personally," Matilda said to Gustav.

"I have to leave. I was meant to rendezvous with Endric five days ago," Gustav shook his head.

"You can't hold on for one more day? The people of Abruikis would want to thank their savior," Dahria approached from up ahead with guards.

It would seem she had heard Gustav's response.

"Nah. I didn't do this for the glory. I would rather they don't know my name. Also, I'm pressed for time. I have a lot of important matters to attend to," Gustav said with a deep tone.

"You are really just as Matilda described. It is an honor that I ever got to meet you, Gustav Crimson. I wish we had more time to get to know each other but I understand your plight," Dahria spoke sweetly while extending her hand for a handshake.

Dahria was eight feet tall so Gustav had to raise his head a little to match her eyes.

"I trust you will do better than he did," Gustav returned the handshake while speaking.

"I will do everything in my power to restore my planet," Dahria swore with a determined gaze.

Gustav nodded in satisfaction before turning to Matilda.

"I'm leaving. Endric should have some information for me on that matter..." Gustav said to her.

Matilda turned fidgety as she heard that.

"Don't worry you can still stay here and help out till we actually come up with a way to save her. You don't need to come with me," Gustav added.

"I'm worried... what if we never..." 

Before Matilda could complete her sentence, Gustav stopped her by placing his hand on her shoulder.

"We will save her and Falco. No matter how long it takes... we will," He said with a tone of reassurance. 

Matilda relaxed a bit after hearing this but still couldn't hide her teary eyes.

"I have to leave now," Gustav reminded me.

Thirriihhhh~

A reddish feminine figure about five feet tall phased out of Gustav.

"Finally I can get a breather! Enough of this sentimental discussion let's go," The teenage girl with long red hair spoke with a tinge of annoyance and rudeness.

"Eh?"

"Eh?"

Dahria and Matilda both voiced out simultaneously as they noticed the short redhead. 

"Who is she?" Matilda questioned while moving around the teenage girl.

Dahria also lowered her body a bit to touch the face of the teenage girl. They ignored her rudeness and instantly found her adorable.

Her big round eyes and smooth skin made her look like a life-sized doll.

"She's a companion," Gustav answered while rolling his eyes.

"So cute..." Dahria muttered.

"Companion? I literally live in you dumbass," The teenage-looking girl yelled.

"Gustav just how long have you kept this companion from us?" Matilda said while playing with the yellowish ribbon attached to the teenage girl's head who just stood there with her arms wrapped around her flat chest.

"Not long," Gustav answered before turning away.

"Hmph!" The teenage-looking girl nearly gnawed at him.

"Anyways gotta go now," Gustav answered while walking away.

"May your journey through the galaxies be safe," Dahria voiced from behind.

"See you soon Gus," Matilda yelled from behind while waving.

Gustav paused after reaching a distance and turned his neck around, "You coming?"

"You'd better let me roam free next time," The system pouted before following after him.

She walked very briskly, surpassing him in the distance after just a few seconds.

'She really became more troublesome,' Gustav voiced internally.

"I can hear you," She yelled from up ahead.

"Get out," Gustav stated before stepping forward. 

Dahria watched them leave with a feeling of great appreciation in her heart.

She would never forget that night. The night she got freed.

"I have to live up to his expectations,"

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       ~Earth~

Bang!

A loud crash rang out within an office as a man stood before a table that had been split apart with his fist lowered.

He was clad in a very expensive-looking green suit and had glasses on.

"It has been over eight months and the MBO keeps giving me the same excuse!" The man who had two large bodyguards behind him stated with a tone of dissatisfaction. 

"I must ask you to calm yourself, sir. Many MBO officers are currently on this case and even Grand Commander Shion has been investigating this situation as well," The one on the other end of the broken office table replied.

MBO officers tropped into the place upon hearing the disturbance but the man on the other end of the table who was a general raised his hand to dismiss them.

They nodded and turned to leave the office immediately after seeing the gesture.

"If the MBO doesn't get my son back, Tristan Empire will pull back its funding," The middle-aged man with smooth skin and short black hair stated.

"Sir, we're doing everything we can right now, believe me. Just give us some time," The General said with a pleading tone.

"Eight months is a lot of time. I want to see my son. I want to hold him, I want to hug him. Maybe if it was your kid you would understand," The man yelled once more before turning around.

"Mr Tristan..." The general voiced while standing to his feet, causing the middle-aged man to pause.

"If the MBO can't get my son back... I'll do it myself," Mr Tristan concluded before walking out.

The bodyguards swiftly followed behind him while the general's mouth hung open after realizing that he had gone.

General Dikstrat slumped back to his seat with a worried expression on his face.

The situation was quite a helpless one.

Mr Tristan got to the parking lot outside the MBO tower and more guards appeared, following him from the sides as they headed in the direction of a row of exotic-looking hovercars.

The door of the one at the forefront was opened up for him and he proceeded to move in.

"Good day, sir!"

The moment he stepped into his car, his eardrums were accosted by the voice of an unknown individual within.

"Who the hell are you?" Mr Tristan's voice was laced with wariness as he stared at the dark-skinned young man sitting on the other end.

"Don't be alarmed. Before you alert your bodyguards or anything, you should know that I am a friend of your son," The dark-skinned young man with a very bushy afro hair voiced calmly.

"Hmm? I think I recognize you... weren't you one of those kids that took part in IYSOP?" Mr Tristan squinted his eyes as he reminisced.

"Yes, I am. I was also a part of Falco's set in MBO camp and graduated alongside him as well. We have all been friends for over three years," The dark-skinned young man responded.

"Remind me... what your name was again?" Mr Tristan questioned.

"I am Eloebhose Emmanuel... but everyone calls me E.E. Including your son," E.E. said while extending his arm for a handshake.

"E.E.... my son might have mentioned you," Mr. Tristan responded while receiving the handshake.