Limitless The Strongest Revenant

'Shujin, your fighting style doesn't really use caution. It is more like executing crazy ideas until one finally works. But I should also note that it is because of such an empty-headed way of fighting that it is almost impossible to anticipate your actions.'

"..."

I couldn't say anything to the harsh words coming from my harem. They were quite irritated, so I understood that they were angry. But all I wanted to say was to be careful, did they have to be so mean?

Gritting my teeth and forcing down my emotions, I tried to get between Gareth and the Sirens. This was not a battle of right and wrong. This was merely the problems that arose when people from different eras came together.

'Speaking of which, I could understand Gareth as I am from the present. How could he understand me even with his archaic vocabulary?'

[That would have to be the feathery accessory on his neck. It is a 5-star AMS soulgear called {Liaison}. It strips communication down to its core message and feeds it to the owner. It works much like the {Interpret}.]

'Wow! That sounds amazing! Too bad I can't use it. It would be a magical item to bring to Phillip's lectures.'

Gareth then lowered his head as he apologized to the Sirens.

"It seems I have been rude. I beg your forgiveness, my ladies. It is true that I am unaccustomed to the current era. I have long since accepted that my world has long since disappeared.

"Even though many of the current Reapers tried to help me, I could not. I am a knight; that is all I have ever known. And I will remain one until the day I leave this world. For this reason, I and those like me have sought refuge in Hellsgate where we share our culture.

"I did not mean to offend you, my ladies. Please forgive this old man's misguided opinion. I have not left Hellsgate since my last human friend died hundreds of years ago."

At his words, sadness flooded my {Kindred}. Gareth did not look a day over thirty. And while I understood it in my mind, it was something not many had the stomach for.

Even now, at the age of 26, I found the future generation irritating. The way they thought, acted and spoke was already alien to me.

Yvonne, who used slang, made me feel the passing of time. What more for someone like Gareth. His values, principles and way of life were from another period. Even the way he spoke was something most people would find annoying. He was literally...

'A relic of the past.'

How must he have felt? The sadness of everyone you even knew fading to the sands of time. And the longer it went on, the less he felt he lived in the same world.

Those who could adapt would find their way, but those who couldn't would be like him. People trapped by their history, unable to move forward into their future.

Feeling more compassion for this being out of time, I spoke in a determined voice.

"Gareth, there is nothing I can do about your past. But I can do something for your future. My harem and I have not lied to you. And I will prove it when we go there tonight. I will lead you and your Reapers to victory."

The medieval knight knelt in reverence. Then he drew a sword from the scabbard at his hip and raised it to his face.

"My lord, I was truly afraid. In all my years of fighting in Hellsgate, this is the first time I have felt so helpless. What's more, His Majesty David Thomas has seen fit to abandon us, his loyal servants. Please help and save my people from annihilation. They are the last of those I call my family.

"The code of chivalry states that I must be loyal to my lord. However, should I be abandoned by him first, I gain the right to choose a new liege. My lord Limitless, if you truly defeat the Alpha before the sun rises, I and all my men will pledge ourselves to your service."

'He really is a knight, huh? Exa, how did this bastard even end up in North America? Weren't all knights and shit from Europe? As far as I know, all of America had were red Indians, right?'

[Correct, the records indicate that he was part of an exchange program in the 900s to 1200s. Back then, the battlefronts were more friendly and they exchanged reapers to learn more about each other. If I am not mistaken, Tristan and Isolde were part of the same program.]

'I see, no wonder a German Reaper suddenly ended up defending North American territory. What do I have to do to take a knight's vow? Don't I have to put a sword on his shoulder or something?'

[My lord, I don't think Reaper Gareth Faesten cares in the least. Also note that he has not yet pledged his allegiance. He only said he would do so in exchange for the Alpha's head.]

'Wow, your right. Good thing I didn't embarrass myself.'

"Then stand up, Gareth. And follow me as we show you the power and might of humanity," I declared, trying to sound cool.

"Yes! By your will, my lord!"

I turned and spoke to Wil, "Keep Gareth company and list everything he needs. You have my authority to buy in my name. However, the Sirens and I will be the ones to transport them."

"I understand, my lord. Please leave it to me. Will you go to meeting room 1 now?"

"Indeed. I must prepare to go to the 24th floor as soon as possible."

I turned to Gareth and introduced my clerk.

"Gareth, this is Wilfred Vance. He works for me. Tell him what you and your men need so he can prepare them. I have some business to take care of. When I finish my preparations, we will go to the 24th floor immediately."

"By your command, my lord."

I nodded in confirmation and headed out the door. Of course, the Sirens followed me. It took less than a few minutes to arrive at Conference Room 1.

I glanced at my girls, strolling leisurely in their new battle outfits. Together they looked like the Sailor Guardians or something. Chuckling at the thought, I entered the room.

Immediately I was greeted by the African Bigfoot Amari Soldat and the Brit Mia Flair. Tildi was standing by the door, probably acting as the meeting scribe.

Before I could say anything, Josephine suddenly screamed with joy.

"MIA! YOU'RE HERE! I MISSED YOU!"

"Hey there Judy!"

The werewolf girl replied with a cool smile as Jo rushed to hug her. Jasmine walked over to Amari with a raised fist. Amari returned the gesture to my chocolate-skinned lover. They looked like best buds exchanging an epic bro fist. Jas greeted him with a small smile.

"I hope you improved at least."

"You'll see later, this time will be different."

Bella greeted her as well.
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"Bento, Congo, I'm glad you both look well."

"Hi Priscilla!" "Greetings, witch."

'Exa?'

[Bento is one of the most common Brazilian names for dogs. Its American equivalent would be Spot. Congo is a gorilla famous for his intellect who lives in the Rio de Janeiro Zoo.]

'And the names Mia used?'

[Both are from the movie Zootopia, or "Zootropolis" as it was called in the UK. Judy Hopps was the main character. A rabbit who worked as a police officer. Priscilla was a sloth who served as a supporting character who worked for the movie's equivalent to the Department of Transportation. The movie was a hit in the UK.]

'Haha, that's adorable.'

The girls probably did this to put me at ease. Before meeting them, I did not see them as allies, but as potential spies. It seems that I really had to learn to trust people. Otherwise, I would end up worse than Gareth.