[AN: Here is an early Tuesday chapter!

Since I've overestimated my abilities as a new writer here it is: an earlier chapter as apology. I thought that I was able to change the focus from Mersa to Kaya in the last chapter... Seems like I was mistaken >.>

I also made a lavish description for Kaya's actions, I think it went really well, your criticism is definitely making me improve, do not be afraid to voice your opinions.

I also read all the reviews you guys write for me, for all the positives, I'm deeply grateful.

For those with more stern words:

1. Yes, the world and the factions will be introduced in next few chapters. Everything has changed with arrival of our Serpent. She is making him a King therefore he will be involved in that sphere a lot more. Marc previously didn't care much about that, therefore I kind of avoided the topic. I didn't want to confuse you while dumping out a lot of useless information (Might be just an excuse, I'm not sure too lol)

2. Yes, I'm a native speaker, however this is my first time writing a story, or something with narration, or even a simple English essays since... I think five years ago. Therefore yes, my first few chapters are quite sad. I'm revamping them right now, for example Arc 1: Prologue was just done yesterday. Others will be done.. later xD Also I will ask to PR them after I fix them a bit more...

@PR. One of my PRs came back today! Yay! Welcome back Miaowdom-san! He will start doing his stuff soon, um when he gets time. Our nf_zeta-san is still MIA, are you at least alive bro? Anyway, I'm looking for one more PR for existing chapters :) PM me if you are a grammar nazi and are willing to help out!

Everything happened in 6 seconds.

From the moment Marc and Mersa entered the Throne Room to the instant Mersa was assimilated to the thought of her belonging to Marc together with others only six second had passed.

Kaya played her hand masterfully. She was the 'Madam of the House' after all. Kaya's ability to manipulate and tempt others to achieve a result she desires was simply too incredible. All for his sake. Because all that she has, all her power, all her achievements and all of her happiness was all thanks to him. Therefore all of Kaya was devoted to her one and only Shujin-sama.

From the beginning she was aiming to be introduced as Marc's lover. That immediately elevated her position in front of the innocent Mersa. Once Kaya was the lover, in charge of the ultimate position, what was left for Mersa? Just a position of a 'normal' girl with just a 'normal' relationship with her Vor-chan. However this was done outside his Soul Realm and the negative emotions can quickly darken a soul as pure as Mersa's, that is why she quickly asked Marc to hurry over to bring her in.

Kaya understood Marc's ability to comfort his girls way too well... His cheating habits were really advanced. She did not need to 'instruct' nor 'advise' him on this matter at all.

The plan was set up and quickly moved forward. Other girls were immediately included into it. Kaya predicted that Mersa will not want to let go Marc's hand - and that is where Calla came in. Her ability to trip in any occasion outside battle was indispensable. In one swift move she separated Marc from Mersa and she showed her the image of him embracing another girl.

Consecutive hits to Mersa's position did not stop at all. Without room to breathe the innocent girl was immediately informed that her dear Vor-chan had several lovers. By instinct a number advantage was intimidating to the individual. Strength in numbers.

Induce despair. Show her what helplessness is.

[--Kaya--: Mersa-chan, You know? You can become Vor-chan's lover...]

Add a bait.

[--Kaya--: Do you want to be Vor-chan's lover? It's possible.]

Add hope. Show her the little ray of hope...

Then mercilessly crush it.

[--Kaya--: However you can't have Vor-chan...]

Once that little ray of hope is taken away the prey will fall into a true hopeless situation. True despair. Once that is done they will look for anything, anything to change the situation. They will be desperate to find another ray of hope.

Once you lose something, you learn to value it.

Then give it to them again, but not a whole. Something comparable, however with lower value, but once they have tasted that previous moment of despair they will be willing to accept it.

[--Kaya--: But... you can become Vor-chan's.]

That is right. You cannot have him for yourself. He cannot be yours alone. However... you can get a little of that... A little of the warmth that you desire with your whole heart. Will you grab it now? Maybe in another sentence it shall denied from you once again?

[--Mersa--: I-I'll become Vor-chan's!]

Caught.

The other three were once again shown Kaya's fearsome proficiency. Would someone normally ever accept something like this so easily? Nope, not with an innocent soul like Mersa. In a normal situation she would definitely feel betrayed, feel anger, feel that the world is against her! She would try to reject an outrageous situation like this. She would close herself off. Yes, however her desire to be with her Vor-chan would eventually win and she would come to an understanding. After a while she would come to an agreement and accept.

Here, there was no transition period.

Under the 'guidance' of the serpent she willingly accepted the 'outrageous' terms without much of a thought, or more like she was allowed to accept the terms.

Without a doubt Anastasia 'Kaya' Orochi was in charge here. Even the usually rebellious and scheming Lily acted meek in front of her.

Under the pretext of 'Girls talk' they moved to a group of cushions several tens of meters away. If he wanted to Marc was totally capable of overhearing it but he valued their privacy. In the meantime he moved on to plunder the cake's kingdom that was left without protection in front of him. Lily's sweet making ability was truly something else. From time to time he could hear Mersa's sudden outbursts like: "Vor-chan is over 40 thousand years old?!" or "S-seven lovers?!" or the one that made Mersa's blush level burst past the 500 level range and continue all the way through to level 600 - "N-N-N-Night t-t-ime?!".

In the end he didn't have a chance for any explanations, everything was done by the girls.

[--Kaya--: There are three rules that you need to comply with. First: In no way even try to attempt to monopolize Lord Marcdrak. It's alright to compete for Shujin-sama's attention, however you're strictly not allowed to try to separate him from another linked girl.]

Mersa was nodding, 'link' and everything else was already explained to her.

[--Kaya--: Second: Equality and Link-Sequence importance. We here all agreed to share Marcdrak's love equally, in a case where there might be a potential conflict it is resolved by Link-Sequence. For example the queue for Shujin-sama's night time visit is mostly decided by the order that links were made.]

Mersa was nodding furiously, her blush level again reaching new heights: 677!

[--Mersa--: I-I'm eighth right?]

A small hint of discomfort was shown in her words.

[--Calla--: That's right, but that number doesn't mean anything at all. Our Lord Marcdrak doesn't have a habit of favoring one of his links above others, do not worry.]

Mersa looked at the beautiful black-haired girl. She did not talk much but when she did Mersa somehow could feel a straightforward sincerity in her words.

[--Lily--: Hehe, I'd rather worry about something else. Outside, you're number one and only one, Marc is a beast when it comes to the deed. Hehe, he can get really rough.]

A crimson shade immediately came over the innocent girl, she stole a quick glance at the young man sitting on the Red Throne... H-H-He could get r-rough? Level 700 achieved!

Seeing that everything was moving smoothly Kaya continued.

[--Kaya--: Third: No children.]

The atmosphere instantly turned serious.

[--Kaya--: Marcdrak is the Adamantine Dragon, he is capable of enduring any blow and easily able to annihilate any enemy. However he is quite a fragile man. He will crumble once something he dearly loves dies... Links can't be formed with male beings, if his son was to die... Also if he were to have a daughter things would get seriously complicated... That's all. Remember those three. You have the last chance to back away now, what is your choice?]

[--Mersa--: I-I'll become Vo... Marc's.]

After that last resolute sentence the playful attitude immediately returned.

[--Kaya--: Hehe, Mersa-chan~ Just remember to treat other links kindly, also... You will have Marc to yourself for a while outside~]

[--Lily--: Hehe, all nights are yours~]

Mersa once again blushed wildly. The innocent her was so cute that even Calla could not help but tease her.

[--Calla--: If you want this onee-san can give you a few pointers~ There are words that m'lord simply cannot resist at all~]

...

...

They finally returned back to the 'outside' world. Mersa slowly opened her eyes, unlike Vorst she was not used to sudden scenery changes and she suddenly realized that their foreheads were still touching each other! Heat instantly filled the Wolf girl's face as she instinctively moved back... Ah... This small detail once again reminded her that they were lovers now... Just a word, but it meant the world to her. Everything was different, right now she belonged to him. From now on it she could stay forever next to him. That is right, forever. Forever together.

[Vorst: Mersa...]

[Mersa: ... M-Marcdrak-san.]

[Vorst: No need for that, you can just call me Vor-chan like you used to... Or just Marc will be fine.]

[Mersa: Vor-chan...]

He hugged her. In his comfortable embrace she felt all of her worries melt away. That is right, no matter the name, no matter his past, this green-eyed boy was the same green-eyed boy that resolved to give his life for her. Since there was no need to hide it, Kaya told her how the (Dragon Awakening) would have ended if she did not wake up in time. He was the same gentle boy... There was no need to hesitate.

[Mersa: Vor-chan... I have a request...]

[Vorst: Yes?]

[Mersa: I-I still haven't decided on my name yet. I heard that you gave those seven the names you call them with... I-I want...]

Her voice broke up... She wanted to be on the same standing as those girls inside him... But those girls... They were with him for thousands of years... They loved him at least as much as she did... And they definitely loved him much longer than she did. Maybe she was too selfish?

[Vorst: I shall grant you any wish. Any time, any wish. Just name it.]

Hearing his response she felt extremely happy... They, the girls inside him, were also extremely friendly, what is more without them, he would be no more too. She felt no regret in her choice.

[Mersa: G-give me a name.]

[Vorst: Mhm...]

He continued to hug her lost in thought... Mersa... Then he voiced what his heart decided on.

[Vorst: Camellia... Do you like it?]

[Mersa: I love it.]

She buried her head in his chest. Despite sleeping for nearly six years his chest was still wider than hers. And his smell, the same smell that she was used to, was really calming. She could not have all of him to herself, but it was fine...

She raised her head...

A full moon was reflected in her black eyes.

A certain emotion was reflected in her black eyes.

He understood. He always did.

It was her wish and he will grant her any wish. Besides what kind of man would be able to refuse a teary eyed girl that already promised herself to him?

His hand raised her chin.

Their lips touched each other.

Somehow they ended up in his room. And it was Mersa that pulled him in with her face totally flushed to her ears. She gathered all of her courage and voiced out the sentence that Calla taught her. The irresistible sequence of words were conveyed with barely audible voice...

[Mersa: I-I want to become yours... so please take me.]

With that his emotions were completely stirred...

[Mersa: Ah.]

He pushed her down on his bed. Her white hair shone brightly illuminated by moonlight. There she laid. Completely vulnerable, totally at his mercy, and... She did not resist at all. His eyes met hers...

[Vorst: Can I?]

Blush level 1000!

She bit her lower lip as she shyly nodded...

Seeing her lovely reaction he just couldn't help himself anymore...

He made her his.

From that day Mersa got a new name, but it did not end with just that. She also moved to Vorst's special residence. He was 17 already therefore it was completely fine by the law. Mistglan only facepalmed himself silently when they delivered the application to the Headmistress' office. Claire only smiled knowingly at the completely red Mersa and approved it. They kind of expected it, not this fast, but they knew that eventually it had to happen.

Vorst also 'decided' on his private name. No surprise here - it was Marcdrak.

[AN: I will stick to poll results, will change it after results come in.]

Mersa received a personal Controlled Bot and with it three new teachers. The rate of her improvement previously was already astonishing, but now... It was simply sky-rocketing, because right now, not only her power gain was astonishing, but her abilities also were developing at an outrageous rate.

Marc does not have a gift to teach others. He is capable of explaining a bit but that's it. Most of his powers come to him from sudden outbursts of insight. He repeats the process thousands of times, then he suddenly understands a way to improve it but he simply is not able to fully voice it out...

Calla on the other side is an excellent combat instructor. Her explanations are straightforward, easy to understand and most importantly, she is very strict. Under her tutelage Mersa's style started slowly evolving from the previous savage-like movements and became more elegant and graceful.

[--Kaya--: Shujin-sama.]

[--Marc--: Kaya.]

Marc's hands was absentmindedly wandering across her impeccable skin. She knew what was on his mind. She always did.

[--Kaya--: Are you still upset about that matter with Camellia-chan?]

[--Marc--: Hmm... Not exactly.]

[--Kaya--: Hehe, Shujin-sama is not honest huh?]

[--Marc--: Hm...]

[--Kaya--: Hehe, Shujin-sama knows that was the safest choice. With a bit of manipulation I saved her a few days of sorrow. If my Shujin-sama disagrees with my ways I'm ready to accept any kind of punishment.]

Marc did not really like the fact that Mersa was manipulated, but he had to admit that Kaya saved her from a large amount of emotional pain. And that indeed justified the actions that the serpent took.

[--Marc--: Any kind of punishment?]

His hands once again started moving on her body.

[--Kaya--: Does that means that Shujin-sama disagrees with my actions?]

[--Marc--: Do I need any reason to punish you?]

Hearing those words she purred teasingly.

[--Kaya--: Shujin-sama, please have mercy on your Kaya~]

[--Marc--: I'll think about it... Later.]

[--Kaya--: An~ Shujin-sama...

[--Lily--: What about others?]

[--Kaya--: Fufu, not yet. They need a bit more time to adjust to the sudden change, if we were to make our move right now it's going to have an opposite effect. Those girls value Camellia-chan too much to even think about interfering.]

[--Calla--: I agree.]

[--Kaya--: We should just let Shujin-sama's natural cheating habits work their way for a bit, there is no way he'll fail us.]

Two others nodded with understanding.

[--Marc--: ...]

Nova Aria was happy for Mersa, Camellia now. Fufu, somehow Vorst has a great naming sense.

Somewhere deep inside she suppressed the constant painful aches that her heart was feeling. As long as she saw Mersa's smile in full bloom relief came. For the past five years the Wolf girl completely forgot what pain was, or more like previously she was immersed in it so much that she was numb to everything else. Nova Aria had no right to steal that happiness away from her.

Aria was happy with the times where he came to help her with the research with runes. Vorst Marcdrak was a very mysterious individual. Somehow he is not only capable of using runes, but his knowledge of them is simply... He just cannot describe it in words. He simply knows it. Whatever she was doing he understood. He tried to help countless of times, but with his awkward explanations she must admit that he is not a great tutor... However with just that the research that she was stuck in for several months moved forward, besides the instructions that he left her were made in the same manner too. She simply enjoyed spending time in his company.

Aria was happy with that... She really was...

Celina Za was a timid, well behaved girl. She hardly had any outbursts from childhood. During those years of his absence sight of Mersa in her lifeless state was seriously hurting this gentle girl.

He came back. Somehow deep inside her consciousness Za had a thought... He.. He came back just for Mersa. He came back just for her. That is why she just had to voice out her feelings. She just had to let him know that she loved him. That she wanted to be noticed, that she too had feelings for him... When she realized that she felt extremely guilty. What if Vorst chose her? How much would Mersa hurt?

She was relieved that he chose the Wolf girl. But she also felt jealous. She tried to suppress those feelings as much as she could but the more she tried the more her heart hurt.

Vorst Marcdrak would spend quite a bit of time with her. He would help her improve her bots nearly everyday, those were the happiest moments for her. And the more happy she felt the more she wished to hold him back, and the more guilty she felt afterwards...

Celina Za was happy enough just spending her time with him... She really was...

Two weeks after Mersa and Vorst came together April came and the lower Division tournaments began. Vorst Marcdrak's power reached 4th HST, and there was no surprise Athena's Institute totally stomped on the Mars' Academy. There was a rumor that Dermea, the Mars' Headmaster, got into a serious depression but that was just a rumor, no one confirmed it.

A month of tournaments passed. At the beginning of May Marc entered the 7th HST. That was simply astonishing, Athena's Institute released his aptitude test results. An unknown sub-race with Mid level aptitude. An unknown sub-race!!!

[Camillia: Aria-senpai, Za-senpai, please come in.]

The Wolf welcomed brimming with happiness, next to her stood the source of that positive radiance. Those emerald like eyes today had a hint of resignation in them. Two others felt a sting of jealousy passing through their hearts, and immediately afterwards they felt guilty. Today they were called out because she said that she had something important to discuss with them.

Suddenly!

...

[ALERT! Enemies approaching.]

[ALERT! Enemies approaching.]

...

[--Kaya--: They seriously have bad timing, I thought that they would give us at least a month more.]

She frowned. Kaya was different from Marc, she had a full grasp of the events unfolding in the world. Marc on the other hand would only act when they were visible on the horizon.

[--Marc--: It might be that invader from that time... I won't let him live this time.]

[--Kaya--: No, the invader that tried to grant Camella-chan power is probably the famous Crystal Queen. She has no merit in fighting the Kollos Alliance.]

[--Lily--: Most probably the Crimson Empire, they must feel threatened by Lord Marcdrak's awakening.]

[--Kaya--: *Nods* They came much earlier than I expected, they really must be desperate.]

[--Lily--: Hehe, no matter where Lord Marcdrak lives he always makes enemies easily.]

[--Kaya--: Fufu, indeed.]

Also, I cannot simply change the focus from Mersa to other girls on the spot. One plot needs to be resolved for me to move on >.> I kind of get that Mersa/Camellia gets a lot of focus now, but she kinds of needs it I think,