The Seraphic System Divine Quest

The Seraphic System

Chapter: 27

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(Divine Quest)

Percy stared pleadingly at like a puppy.

"Why are you going on a quest again? You do realise no one is forcing you right?" I questioned. My eyes flickered to the accept button on the new quest.

Percy scowled.

"About that, Mr D has kind of threatened to turn into a dolphin if I didn't leave… like soon. So this quest may be the only way to save myself." Percy explained.

Oh right, that did happen, didn't it?

"Why do you need ?" I asked, annoyed.

While the quest was nice and all, and I'm sure it wouldn't be all that hard. I had other things to do, like continue increasing my power base so I could one day strike back at the bitch who killed my Angel.

I may seem a bit distant from my Angels, but the truth was I didn't know what to do. They were summoned in a ti of need and I didn't expect to feel so caring of them.

Which is why I kept pushing for their growth. UntilI had a stable hold in this world they were safer there for the mont. The sub-dinsion was the only safe place at the mont that I knew of.

I didn't think dropping them at the front gates of heaven would be good.

"You are my only friend, man, you are strong too. Look, I know I'm asking a lot. But please. I'll be in your debt forever." He practically begged.

Having the external debt of a powerhouse like Percy was another temptation, even if I could summon low-ultimate class Angels once every month. Percy would eventually reach above ultimate class.

I wasn't sure if my Angels would ever be able to even co close to that, their training hadn't bore fruit yet. The normal growth rate of beings was much slower than mine. I would be happy if they ever properly entered the lower class of the ultimate class.

'I don't suppose the rewards are going to be bad?' I ntally asked my system.

No, the rewards are aweso. As would be expected for a quest involving so many divine beings.

Annoying.

I partially wanted to reject Percy, but I couldn't deny a part of wanted it. I had been floating around aimlessly since leaving India. Simply training and exploring places like a tourist.

Doing this potentially would yield many benefits. I couldn't deny, it excited . A wild grin appeared on my face for just a second at the thought of it before I shook it away.

There was also the point I was fond of Percy. Also a favour for Zeus if I recall. That was probably one of the bigger rewards. So many rewards, was I going to keep floating around? Or was I going to start showing the world who I was?

I kept being forced to run away. Was I going to run away from helping Percy? These thoughts circulated in my head as I ca to my conclusion.

Fuck it.

"Haaah, ok. I'll join you." I conceded.

Looks like my little holiday was being cut short to go deal with divine bullshit again.

There were also benefits in doing this, I'm sure the Greek King of Gods would be grateful for my part in retrieving his weapon.

"T-thank you!" He shouted in gratitude. Pulling into a hug.

Out of curiosity, I appraised him.

{Na: Percy Jackson}

{Title: Son of Poseidon}

{Race: Demi God}

{Power level: 5700}

What the fuck? How had he gone up by seven hundred in just a few days? He was at the peak of high class now and he wasn't far from reaching into the ultimate class.

Was it because he had been claid by Poseidon? Or was this just the bullshit that ca with him being Percy Jackson?

I couldn't really talk since I was busted too but that was insane.

I glanced at my own stats.

{Na: Kai}

{Power level: 8,720)

{STR: 142

{DEX: 136

{VIT: 113

{MAG: 147

{CHA: 50

My power level was coming along nicely, my training was paying off even if the gains were a bit low which was expected. That Uzumaki bloodline had given a nice boost too.

I gave Percy an awkward pat on the back as he released .

"Who else are you bringing?" I questioned.

"Just Grover." He replied, pointing to the terrified half-goat teen.

"No way! I'm coming." Annabeth decided to finally enter the conversation.

"Like hell you are. There can only be three of us and I'm not sacrificing a space for you of all people" Percy retorted.

Ah, so this is what they were arguing about.

"Technically I'm not a Demi-God, so couldn't we still take her." I pointed out.

"No." They both said.

Well, okay then. Fuck logic.

"Why would you choose this-this goat rather than ?! I'm smarter and stronger." She scowled.

A weird sensation swept over as their emotions filtered through , my Kagura Shingan activating. It was a strange feeling. To feel the frustration Annabeth felt.

Percy snorted.

"That's debatable."

Annabeth growled.

"I'm afraid I'll have to agree with her, Percy," I interjected.

They both turned to , both just as surprised.

"I an, don't get wrong dude. I'm sure he's a cool guy but look at him." I gestured over to Grover. Whose legs seed to visibly shake as we all turned to him. His eyes darted between all of us.

"It would be better to have a trained Demi-God, even if she's annoying sotis-

"Hey," Annabeth squawked in indignation.

"Then a guy who looks to be shitting himself even before the quest has started." I finished.

I expected Percy to argue but instead was pleasantly surprised when he actually seed to think about it. I could suddenly feel the trust he held in which was surprising. Only for the link to cut off.

He sighed.

"Fine, I guess it's a sacrifice we will need to make." Percy grimly stated.

Annabeth gawked.

"Why are you phrasing it like you're making so great sacrifice, Seaweed Brain!" She argued.

Percy growled.

"Because I could do without your self-centred large-foreheaded intelligent wannabe wise girl act!" Percy replied, getting up in her face.

I sighed. Was it too late to back out?

"I-intelligent wannabe wise girl act?!" She roared.

I swatted them both, enough to make it only slightly sting.

"That's enough of that, Percy do you have any funds for this trip?" I questioned.

I could always use mine but I wouldn't if I didn't need to.

"The camp store loaned one hundred dollars in mortal money and twenty golden drachmas." He pulled out so money and a pouch.

Opening the pouch, I was greeted with massive golden coins. All depicting various Greek Gods on their golden surface.

"When are we leaving?" I questioned again.

"In a few hours, Chiron said he found a driver to take back into the city," Percy replied.

I nodded.

"Then let's et back here in a few hours, okay?" I said and they both nodded, glaring at each other.

[Quest Accepted]

Looks like I was going on a hunt for another divine weapon. I mostly planned to follow Percy's lead. Annabeth would probably co up with a plan but I rember a lot of those seed to have failed.

My knowledge of Canon was still iffy, even if I had loved the world of PJO when I was younger. I was pretty certain that this was going to end with an encounter with Ares though.

Which wasn't a promising sign.

I had a few hours on my hands, which I planned to use training and getting used to new chakra chains. The problem with having download was the constant ability to gain skills. Which ant I was always having to train new skills up to my level.

Which was the reason I was mostly sticking to downloads that complented my skill set. Originally downloading Momonga had been for his gate spell which would have allowed a lot more mobility.

That had devolved into stumbling upon the pantheon spell that allowed to summon my six Angels. I didn't regret my choice, instead of getting one of the more destructive spells I had gained the ability to create my own backing.

I had to wonder what Heaven would think of this. The implications weren't lost on and I knew this would be a massive deal if anyone found out, which was why I kept my Angels hidden away for now.

I wasn't sure if they knew of , considering my actions against a devil noble it could have reached their ears. The Hindu faction was too closed off and cut from communication for it to reach heaven's ears.

From what Shanu told anyway. I also planned to say goodbye to Hestia. While I didn't know her very well she had been nice to hang around with. Despite her strength, she didn't feel the need to lord it around.

My Angelic instincts also highly believed that she was a genuinely good person despite my distrust. Don't ask how it worked. My Angelic instincts were powerful and had a mind of their own sotis.

Annabeth and Percy started bickering again so I made a hasty departure to avoid the drama.

I decided to go try to find a quiet place where I could train in undisturbed so that I could practise with my new chakra chains. They could co in handy in the future. Pretty sure they could seal things away which was insane to think about.

-Scene Break-

A long ethereal chain with golden outlines easily pierced through a tree as I commanded it with so difficulty to move. The chain's movent was what one would call completely and utterly chaotic.

Akin to a writhing serpent, it swivelled around in chaotic movent without any pattern towards my target. I let the chain retract into with a huff of excursion.

Forming a chakra chain took a ridiculous amount of chakra that I probably wouldn't have been able to hold too long, had I not received a boost in my chakra capacity due to my new bloodline.

Strangely enough, other than a bit more strength my body felt the sa. Despite the fact that I had just essentially absorbed an entire bloodline into my blood.

I had found controlling my chains was extrely difficult since the way my chains acted could almost be mistaken as alive. Heaven forbid I command the chain to shoot in a straight line.

I had been working out how my chakra chains work for a while now. It was safe to say they were incredibly powerful and I hadn't even gotten to learning the sealing aspect of them.

The amount of trouble I could get myself out of when I could simply seal anything stronger than made my skin shiver in delight.

Oh dear, the more I thought about it the more certain I beca that heaven was going to have a fit when they found out about . A being that could use holy power, create Angels and seal shit?

They were going to think I had found a way to mimic God's powers or sothing.

It wasn't even intentional on my end. While creating Angels is an aweso power, I had rely been trying to find a power to save from the powerhouse that was Namara.

I was pretty certain he had used like a punching bag at one point.

A quick check of the ti and I realised I only had an hour left until we were set to leave. I needed to try to find Hestia in that ti fra so I could say goodbye.

I wasn't sure if I would be welcod once I finished this quest since I was going to draw a lot of attention. It was a small chance since technically I was helping out Zeus and Poseidon, both chief Gods of the Greek Pantheon, but I wanted to say goodbye regardless.

Hopefully, she would still be at the campfire site.

I made my way back up to the campgrounds and headed straight for the campfire site. By now, my presence was familiar enough that I didn't draw many stares, except from the children of Aphrodite, who often harassed about being their sibling.

As I approached the campfire, I spotted the small, childlike form of Hestia, the Greek Goddess of the hearth. She was tending to the fire, her movents gentle and deliberate.

Hestia perked up as I ca closer to her. She stopped what she was doing and looked up, a bright smile lighting up her face. I gave a small smile back.

"Hey, Hestia." I greeted the Goddess.

She seed to brighten up even more at my casual usage of her na. I wasn't really into all that formal shit either, mostly having used it last ti so as to not make more powerful enemies.

"Hello, Kai." She greeted back. "What brings you down here?" She asked curiously.

I quirked an eyebrow.

"Can't I visit my favourite Goddess?" I teasingly retorted.

She blinked, presumably because my words registered as the truth, which they were. She blushed heavily, a gold dusting on her cheeks as she practically shrunk.

"Oh- um well."

I stared at her in surprise, I hadn't expected my light teasing to be taken so seriously. It wasn't exactly a hard shoe to fill with my past encounters. Shanu didn't count as a God and I hadn't known Namara long enough, even if I did wish we could have known each other longer.

That strange kinship that I hadn't felt with anyone else had made strangely overreact to what should have been a stranger that tried to kill .

"Thank you." She said, calming down quickly. A bright smile on her face.

"Eh, you're welco," I replied sowhat awkwardly.

"Now, why are you here?" She repeated an amused smile on her lips.

I sighed, rubbing a hand through my hair.

"I am leaving on a quest with Percy since he asked for my help and I just wanted to say goodbye," I said.

She tilted her head.

"Ah yes, I've heard of Percy Jackson's quest, his existence has caused quite the commotion. One of my brothers has broken their oath. Again." She softly said the last part with a bit of exasperation in her voice.

"Yeah, poor Percy is being forced to do the quest. Apparently, Dion-chan has threatened to turn him into a dolphin if he didn't leave." I replied, with a chuckle.

Using a God's na was a big no-no. So I gave him a nickna.

Despite the fact that a God was threatening him, which was a big deal. It was kind of funny.

Hestia paused, her flaming eyes narrowing. A frown ford.

"He threatened my poor nephew, did he?" She muttered softly.

"Yeah, a bit of an ass move. Anyways just wanted to say goodbye in case I don't co back here again." I said, rubbing the back of my head awkwardly. While looking up at the sunny sky. A calm breeze gently blew against my face.

Hestia's frown deepened and the flas of the campfire grew brighter.

"Why wouldn't you co back?" She asked, a bit quietly.

"Ah, don't get wrong. I would love to co back. It's just I don't know if I'll be allowed to after drawing so much attention." I quickly explained, not wanting her to get the wrong idea.

She relaxed slightly, the frown still present but the fire starting to calm down.

"I have not known you long, yet I've co to quickly enjoy your presence very much. Things can be lonely around here. With my family always busy and campers rarely ever seeing I can go years without talking sotis." She spoke solemnly.

"You feel more alive than most other beings too." She mumbled. "I shall make sure you are allowed within the camp. I hope you may consider visiting soti in the future again."

She snapped out of her strange mood, I had stayed silent the whole ti. I had felt sowhat the sa way too. Her aura was intoxicating for .

That was why I made my first promise since being reborn.

"I'll co back," I replied.

She smiled faintly.

We spoke for a while before it was ti for to help Percy with his quest.

-Scene Break-

"Are we ready to go?" I asked as I walked toward Percy and Annabeth, who was waiting for by the camp's main entrance.

They had stopped arguing and were now glaring at each other instead.

"Yeah, I told Grover that you were his replacent. So he isn't coming." Percy replied.

"Oh? How did he take it?" I asked curiously.

Percy sighed.

"He seed annoyingly relieved." He responded with a thoughtful scratch to his cheek.

That seems about right. I didn't have anything against him again. He just seed scared shitless.

Chiron chose that mont to approach us. Giving us his fatherly smile.

"Are you all ready to go, Percy?" Chiron asked, to which Percy nodded in response.

"Yeah, I've got everything set in my backpack," Percy responded, patting the decently-sized backpack on his back.

Chiron nodded in approval.

"I must say, I'm not sure what the effects of having an Angel instead of one of your fellow Demi-Gods join you on this quest will entail," Chiron said, giving a look.

"Are you sure you want to put yourself in this type of danger, child? A Demi-God's quest is never as simple as it portrays itself." Chiron warned.

I shrugged helplessly.

"h, if it's not this it'll be sothing else. I've had my little vacation." I replied, giving him a grateful smile for his concern.

Chiron gave a nod.

Annabeth, who was wearing her magical Yankee baseball hat and had a large bronze knife strapped to her body finally had enough of the idle chatter.

"Well? Let's get going. This quest isn't going to wait forever." She excitedly said.

Chiron shook his head with a mirthful chuckle.

Percy sent a look as if I was the cause of all his pain and suffering.

"Very well, then let introduce you to Argus," Chiron said, raising his hand to the head of camp security who had been waiting for us.

Argus was wearing a chauffeur's uniform.

"This is Argus," Chiron told us.

"He will be responsible for driving you into the city, and, er, well, keep an eye on things." He said sowhat awkwardly.

Right, wasn't Argus ant to have eyes all over his body or sothing? Did he just make a pun?

Argus's grunt confird my theory.

Predictably and much to my chagrin, Luke ca running towards us. His footsteps were easily heard as he took a faux breath of exhaustion.

"Hey, glad I caught you guys." He said with an easygoing smile.

I gave him a disappointed stare. Was it wrong that I had kind of grown to like him? We had basically hung out every day. I had kind of expected him to perhaps change his mind or sothing.

Not about his little betrayal towards the Gods, I stand by what I said. I don't care and it's not my business but this was a direct betrayal. Knowingly causing problems for us.

I guess so things just don't change.

He chuckled awkwardly.

"What's with that look?" Luke asked.

I didn't let up for a few monts before letting my face split into a grin.

"No reason, what's up?" I replied easily.

He raised a pair of basketball shoes and gave them to a very confused-looking Percy Jackson, who proceeded to awkwardly inspect them.

"Maia" He called out.

White wings sprouted from the shoes in a burst of feathers. Percy gawked and nearly dropped the shoes in shock. I rely stared at them flatly. Luke had the audacity to look a bit ashad as Annabeth gushed over him.

The blonde-haired child of Athena sporting a healthy blush.

I decided to use appraise.

[The Cursed Winged Shoes of Hers]

Description:

These shoes are a cursed imitation of the true Winged Shoes of Hers, the swift ssenger God. They grant the ability to soar through the skies.

Key Features:

Skyward Flight: When activated, the shoes allow the wearer to defy gravity and fly at incredible speeds. The flight is smooth and effortless, enabling the user to navigate the skies as naturally as walking on solid ground.

Wind's Embrace: The shoes generate a protective barrier of wind around the wearer, reducing the impact of environntal factors like extre weather and providing a cushion against physical blows.

Curse of Tartarus: These shoes will forcefully lead the wearer to the Tartarus after they enter the Underworld, the Greek Hell.

Welp, there goes the small hope that Luke hadn't given him the cursed version. Percy can't even use this since Zeus wouldn't allow a Demi-God of his brother to fly. So there was a big flaw in his plan.

If he was going to fuck us over he could at least do it correctly.

"Can't you co with us too?" Annabeth asked.

Luke chuckled and patted her head affectionately.

"Sorry, no can do. I'm busy at the mont," he replied apologetically.

Annabeth looked disappointed but nodded. Luke said his goodbyes, giving a fist bump that I returned half-heartedly. Luke seed a bit put off by my sudden lack of interest but he gave us cursed shoes so fuck him.

Percy started snickering.

"You can breathe now." He said, looking at the blushing Annabeth.

She scowled. Trying to think of a witty retort.

"Shut up."

"Didn't you also let him capture the flag instead of you?" Percy asked.

She huffed and stomped down the hill, where a white SUV waited on the roadside. Argus trailed behind, his car keys jingling.

This was going to be a long quest.

We idly spoke as we were driven into Queens, I could have gotten there much quicker by simply flying but decided on staying since I wasn't in any rush. There was a decent amount of traffic on our way in so the ride was pretty long.

When we finally reached our final destination which was Manhattan, the sun was already setting, and a light rain had begun to fall. Argus dropped us off at the Greyhound Station on the Upper East Side, close to Sally and Gabe's apartnt.

Hadn't that been a shock? I knew I had recognised the tired but kind lady working at the cafe. Which wasn't far from here.

I created a light construct in the form of an umbrella, glancing towards Percy who was staring at a piece of wet paper in his hand. He looked to be in absolute disbelief.

Walking up next to him. I stared down at the paper he was staring at. To be more specific it was a flyer. A detailed picture of Percy and the massive danger warning of an ard psychopathic teen made burst out in laughter.

Percy scowled at , stuffing it into his pocket before Annabeth could see. Argus drove away, an eye-opening up on the back of his head montarily.

Now we waited for the Bus.

I groaned.

"Percy I am telling you, just let go temporarily borrow a car from an innocent bystander and we will be there in no ti."

I didn't know how to drive but I'm sure I could figure it out along the way. I was only putting up with all this because Percy was leading the quest.

"No! You can't just steal a car." He retorted, Annabeth agreeing with him for the first and perhaps the last ti.

"Of course, I can watch," I replied, only to be stopped by Percy.

"Don't, look. It's not long. If it gets boring we can go with your idea." Percy assured.

"Wha- No!" Annabeth butted in. "We are not stealing soone's car."

The bus finally arrived, cutting off the moral debate of whether a bystander was losing their car today. We sat down at the back and waited for the bus to go.

"So what's being the son of Poseidon like? Has he finally pitched in on any child support or is he still playing milkman?" I casually started.

Percy slowly turned to . Annabeth gave a deadpan stare from behind.

"…"

"Who the fuck starts a conversation like that?" Percy replied.

Annabeth slapped his arm.

"Language."

"Ow- what? Why does that matter? Old enough to take on quests given by Gods old enough to cuss." Percy grouched and I found myself nodding in agreent at his imparted wisdom.

Annabeth went to speak, only for her eyes to narrow. Percy followed her gaze and froze. There, an old-looking lady had just boarded the bus, wearing a crumpled velvet dress, lace gloves, and a shapeless orange-knit hat that cast shadows over her face.

She looked intimidating as fuck. She carried a large paisley purse. When she tilted her head up, her pitch-black eyes glittered, making it clear she wasn't human. The creature instantly locked onto us.

A quick check revealed that she was in the middle of high class. A mont later, two more elderly won ca in behind her. Sniffing and glaring around with their black eyes only to lock onto us.

"This wouldn't have happened if you had just let steal a car." I mused, ignoring the two glares sent my way.

The bus started moving and I was glad there weren't too many people on the bus. Just because I could deal with high-class beings relatively easily didn't an they were to be underestimated.

Most of the high-class beings I had fought had either been caught off guard or unable to let loose properly. A being of the rank was considered a valuable asset with all factions excluded from the Hindu pantheon. Who quite frankly didn't give a shit.

Magic users were always the most troubleso to deal with. Since a magic caster normally fought from a distance.

I wasn't sure what type these furies were. I did notice their hands elongate into wicked black claws. Power levels weren't really a good indicator of how strong soone was.

In most cases, they had a healthy balance in stats but it wasn't out of the question for a supposed high class to have ultimate class strength but extrely low magic reserves.

I stopped my internal rant as they ca to stand in front of us. The setting sun and the gentle patter of rain against the bus windows certainly set a strange mood.

"Can we help you?" I decided to speak after they simply stared at us for a few seconds.

They ignored .

Rude.

"Boy, stop this nonsense and give us the bolt at once. This will be your last warning." She sneered, her face partially transforming. Sharp teeth bared.

"I don't know what you're talking about woman!" Percy replied heatedly.

"You think your lies can deceive us?" She snorted.

Percy threw his hands up, even as I saw him gripping his pen sword.

"I don't know what you think Percy over here has but I assure you he doesn't." Annabeth butted in. Looking ready to jump in and defend Percy at a mont's notice.

They may have been squabbling with each other for the past day but they didn't actually possess any heat in their words.

"You lie!" She screeched.

The handbag in her hand turned into a whip of blue scorching hot fire. The two Furies behind her followed suit. I didn't bother giving them ti to react, exploding forward in a burst of speed and grabbing on by the face. Yanking her up and throwing her through the bus roof.

People scread as the bus driver swerved in panic. A whip of fire was raised by the second fury only for my fist to send it through the side of the bus and into a building.

I felt the weird energy known as the mist swirl to change the perception of the normal humans watching, I had no idea what they were seeing but by the way they scread it must be wild.

A whip of the strange blue fire cut towards and I ducked. Watching it cleave through the entire left side of the bus and sending a wave of flas crashing against multiple buildings.

I winced. Sending a light spear through her chest. Making her scream and burst into dust. I paused, why didn't I just do that at the start? It kind of just felt more natural to throw the bitch out.

I shook my head, and the bus ca to a screeching stop. Half of it practically falling off as its support was cut through by a fucking whip of fire.

"Ti to go," I called out.

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