While waiting for Shiro to arrive, Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] was busy inspecting his other self floating inside the glass container. It was a different experience than looking into a mirror, where one couldn't really imagine how they looked through other eyes, he was actually seeing another version of himself.
'So this is how people see me huh?' Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] stared hard at certain details of his body, in particular he was admiring his face. He hadn't actually been looking in a mirror much and after each evolution his body changed significantly.
"Not to toot my own horn, but I guess I am quite handsome. Looks like you're in luck Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]]." Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] said out loud. A couple of chuckles were heard from behind, and when Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] turned he could see Rachael[Rachael[Rachael[Linda]]], and Shiro there. He could feel his cheeks heating up by the second.
"Don't be shy Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]]. Honestly you're right, with your looks you can make anyone blush. If it wasn't for your position I'm sure you would have more than just those that were chasing after you already." Rachael[Rachael[Rachael[Linda]]] teased him.
Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] didn't doubt her. The Vampire Lord had turned off his Charm ever since he had tested it out and the reporter Bunny[Bunny[Bunny[Bonny]]] had practically stolen his first kiss.
'My Charm is at a 100 now, I wonder what would happen if I opened it up again?' Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] thought to himself. Perhaps he would test it one day, but not in front of people he knew like Rachael[Rachael[Rachael[Linda]]], that would be a little too awkward.
"I see all the pieces are here now." Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]] spoke up, stepping forward as it was time for them all to get to work. The body was removed from the glass container full of liquid and was placed out onto what looked like a medical table. Now that they could see it in the flesh, the light around its chest became more visible.
"Are you sure there isn't a consciousness already present inside this body?" Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] asked to make sure.
"It was made from scratch and I can guarantee you that it's brain dead. I didn't want to put that weight on your shoulders." Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]] answered immediately. The question that was on all of their minds though, was just who did Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] want to use the body for.
There were three beds laid out. Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]] had made sure to make this experience as comfortable as possible. They looked like soft hospital beds, and Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] wondered where and when he had got them from, or if he had just made them himself,
Shiro was placed in the middle, while the clone and Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] were on either side lying down.
"You said this clone can live forever, but unlike Ryo[Ryo[Ryo[Eno]]]'s and Blake[Blake[Blake[Jim]]]'s it can also learn abilities, right? What else do we know about it?" Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] questioned, as he got into position.
"I'm not sure. My knowledge about this subject stems from Ryo[Ryo[Ryo[Eno]]]'s research and he had only been able to theorise about this process. By my predictions it should be identical to you, almost like another Tony[Tony[Tony[Peter]]]. However, as for abilities, we will have to see, but I wouldn't be too hopeful. I haven't managed to figure that part out and neither have the others." Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]] replied, and headed towards Shiro. "When you're ready, hold Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]]'s hand and the other one."
For some reason, Shiro felt more nervous than the previous times. He had already done this a few times now, so it should be a walk in the park, but perhaps it was due to who he was helping out this time. He didn't want to let Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] down.
'Not again, not after I failed to bring Drake[Drake[Drake[Oscar]]] back… I will make it work this time!' He hyped himself up.
Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]], and Rachael[Rachael[Rachael[Linda]]] stood by the computer, which was checking their vitals, brain activity and more. They didn't know what went on when Shiro used his skill[skill[skill[ability]]], and honestly, Rachael[Rachael[Rachael[Linda]]] had no clue what all the symbols and signs on the screen meant.
After a few minutes though, one of the screens that had shown nothing was finally active.
"It looks like it was a success. I guess we finally get to meet the person who took over Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]]'s body whenever he used that Demon tier Amulet, and if my guess is right, it's the one that created his system."
"System?" Rachael[Rachael[Rachael[Linda]]] repeated overhearing Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]].
Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]] was one of the few people that actually knew Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] had a system due to his own skill[skill[skill[ability]]] and his family's involvement in helping create it in the first place.
Slowly all three of them got up from the bed, Shiro touching his head, feeling a bit weak because he had used his skill[skill[skill[ability]]] quite a bit. He smiled though looking over at the others who had gotten up as well.
The clone was touching his body all over, from head to toe moving around.
"You… you did it! I'm in my own body. Well...A body. I have control again." Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] announced.
Using the clone's body wasn't too hard for Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]]. He had already gotten used to moving around in Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]]'s body when the two of them had gone through training together. This one didn't feel too different compared to it.
"I can finally, actually see you." Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] said, but saying those words to himself was a little strange.
Still he pushed through. "Thank you Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]], thank you for all the help you have given me. There were so many times when I was lost and you put me on the right path.
"Honestly, I can't even imagine some of the decisions I would have made without you or what would've happened if I didn't have you. This was one of the main reasons why I wanted you out of that system, so I could actually see you in person."
The others didn't quite understand what was happening, but thought it was best to let them have their intimate moment with each other. That was when they could see the clone Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] opening up his arms.
"Come here, I've been waiting to do this for a while. Watching you grow up was like looking after another son!" Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] stated. Although it was embarrassing, how could he turn down an offer like that from Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]]? Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] went in for the hug.
"It's like seeing two hot twins hugging. This is really weird and somehow feels wrong. Sorry, I just had to get that out." Rachael[Rachael[Rachael[Linda]]] commented, making the others break into laughter.
A little while after they caught up, some clothes and armour had been given to Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] from Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]]'s dimensional space. He had prepared some things, but still kept the Blood set and the Blue Fang set for himself.
After that, everyone decided to head outside, into the inner castle area. The place was empty, since there were no longer any family members.
It was a wasted space for now, making Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] think that maybe there was a better use for it later.
Right now though, he wanted to test Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]]'s abilities and what it was able to do. They began with an easy strength test by holding a simple arm wrestling match. Not holding back they both used all their strength, though Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] abstained from using his Qi or anything else to support him, making the two of them dead even.
There were then a few light spars between the two, and this was where the difference in their fighting styles showed, as Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] fought in a completely different way to Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]]. Lastly, there was the test of Blood powers. Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] was able to use his Blood powers, but they were not on the same level as Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]].
"Well the good news is my system is intact. Everything is working fine, there seems to be no changes." Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] shared.
"For me, your body is actually better than mine, but your Blood powers are lacking compared to what I had, I guess most of what you have now is due to the Absolute Blood Control." Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] replied.
The last test they held was to check if Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] could learn an skill[skill[skill[ability]]] or not, but this one was a hard one to do, and Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] wanted to head back to the castle to try and take his time re-learning the Equivalent Exchange skill[skill[skill[ability]]] to see if he could.
However, based on how he was feeling at the moment, it was unlikely even with his new special body.
"I guess, unlike Tony[Tony[Tony[Peter]]] who gets stronger based on you, I will not, so it's best for me to treat this body as my own. I should be able to improve its Blood control to a good standard soon." Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] explained.
"That's good, which means you will be a match for the other leaders as well. Now we just need to somehow explain this to them, without having them freak out. Let's head back to the castle, and change what you look like, it's starting to creep even me out a little." Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] half-joked.
The group had decided to do just that, and Tobias[Tobias[Tobias[Logan]]] took all his new knowledge with him. He would have preferred to test several more things with the Nest Crystal. It was a shame that something like this had to be done, but in the future perhaps he could.
When they arrived at the castle, Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] was busy familiarizing himself with his very old home, at the same time Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] had called a certain someone. He needed to speak to them about something since Odom[Odom[Odom[Vincent]]] wasn't the only thing that he had to tell the leaders about.
"Yo, yo, yo!" Arian[Arian[Arian[Fex]]] said, walking into the throne room with a hop in his step.
"You seem happy?" Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] said.
"Why wouldn't I be, my Blood brother is the King, and I'm his friend. Like you literally don't understand how big this is!" Arian[Arian[Arian[Fex]]] explained, coming over to him like he was about to throw his arm over his head like he usually would do but then stopped himself.
His vampire side was kicking in.
"Please, don't treat me any differently, I actually called you over because I wanted to ask you something. What do you think about becoming one of my Royal Knights?" Archer[Archer[Archer[Quinn]]] asked.
To be continued........
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