My Another World - A Parallel Universe with a Cheat like Ability

Chapter 4: Invitation Part 2

My Another World – A Parallel Universe with a Cheat like Ability

STANDARD DISCLAIMER APPLIED!

Chapter 4: Invitation Part 2 – Izumi (Izuku) Vs. Shoto

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‘Aren’t we amassing a bit too much of attention?’ Izuku asked in the telepathy awkwardly inside the carriage. At the corner of the curtain, he can see people crowding the carriage while a group of knights are escorting them to the palace.

As what his mother told him, he pulled out the carriage with their family’s coat of arms in it while Silver happily pulled the carriage personally which his master resides inside.

He changes his tattered clothes afterwards (while of course, closing his eyes tight shut. He had no guts to peek in a 5 years old kid’s body and he already had a hard time when going to bathrooms too. Damn it. He’ll definitely get use to this!) to an easily worn yellow dress which his mother personally chose for her beloved daughter. As for his hair, he left it out while scrambling to straighten it to no avail and as for the finishing touches, he wore the frilly hairband that matches her dress.

He nodded in satisfaction while admiring the adorable little girl in the mirror inside the carriage. He wondered, if he have a little sister in his former world, his sister might be something cute like this little creature it’s just a bit disappointing that he became that said adorable creature.

[That is because the great Fenrir-sama is the one pulling the carriage.] Silver replied smugly after awhile.

‘Don’t be happy to something that a horse is supposed to be doing.’ Izuku sweatdropped at hearing the silver wolf’s tone.

[I am happy! That’s because it is you, Master.] He heard Silver replied in his head.

‘You corny glowing mutt. So embarrassing.’ Izuku retorted while blushing.

《But Izumi is happy about it.》

Shut up!

...

When they arrived at the castle, he was immediately escorted to the throne room with Silver in tow.

‘Now that I’ve arrived, it’s kind of nerve-wracking.’ He thought as he stiffly followed their guide.

The castle was ten times bigger than their mansion. Her heels clacked on the ground softly as he tried walking with a bit of elegance.

[I will be with you, Master.] Silver reassured making Izuku pat him in the head. The Fenrir happily wags his tail at the contact. This sacred wolf has really downgraded doesn’t he?

The knight guarding who was cautiously glancing at Silver outside the throne doors announced his arrival as per the etiquette said.

The double doors opened and Izuku inhaled deep breaths and push her legs forward.

He can do this.

He can—

He stiffly froze still when he arrived at the front of the throne. The intimidating fiery gaze of the Flame Hero Endeavor, Enji Todoroki the ruler of the kingdom, pierce him straight to his stomach.

He really wanted to go home now.

Beside the King Endeavor, his three sons, the princes, stood elegantly on his right which made Izuku self conscious of his posture. The queen sat beside him while the princess stand on her left side. Ten aristocrats, five on both sides firmly stand their ground in the corner.

Todoroki still doesn’t have those burn scars on his face. It’s kind of refreshing.

“The Fenrir.” Endeavor started while narrowing his eyes dangerously, made Izuku flinched. “This is without a doubt the Fenrir. The gem residing it’s forehead indicates that he is one of the Divine Beast.”

[Human, how dare you NOT greet my master while you are in her presence!] Silver growled low when the king didn’t acknowledge his beloved master standing beside him. The audience and the king raise up their guard at the sudden hostility.

YOU DAMN GLOWING MUTT!

Izuku smiled nervously as he gripped the Fenrir’s snout making him whine in pain at the little girl’s strength alone. “I am sorry for his insolence, your majesty. He is not used to this kind of thing.”

Izuku didn’t missed the widening of the king’s eyes at his gesture.

‘I told you NOT to intimidate anyone!’ Izuku warned.

[But he was behaving rudely!]

‘He’s a king and he had the rights to do so. He is also the one who’ll decide if you can stay with me, you know? If he decide that you are a threat then not only me and you but all of our family will be thrown out, or worst we will be treated as an enemy and annihilated!’

[Kuh— Please forgive me.]

Izuku sighed. At least he understands.

“He is pretty docile if you get to know him.” Izuku said as he let go of his snout to grip his dress. “My name is Izuk— mi Midoriya of the Viscount Midoriya Household. It is a pleasure to be in thy presence.” He introduced curtly as he bit his lip when he nearly gave the wrong name. Tilting his head a bit, he then gave a little curtsy as elegantly as possible.

“Be at ease.” Endeavor firmly said. “I am the one that rules this kingdom, Enji Todoroki. I am impressed that you were able to subdue the Divine Beast with that little body of yours. Well done.”

This arrogant old man! Izuku smiled innocently as he gave a ‘thank you, your majesty’ and stood straight again. He doesn’t really have that much of a conversation with the number two hero even in his former life so it was way too awkward.

“I have a proposal to make. I have heard that the daughter of Viscount Midoriya have inherited her parents talent in magic. Do you want to start early and be an apprentice court mage?” he started without hesitation.

‘He gets straight to the point quickly, doesn’t he?’ Izuku thought as he pressed his lips in a thin line.

[Want me to eat him?]

‘Please don’t. He still has a hero title after all.’

《In case Izumi don’t know, Flame Hero Endeavor have only unlocked 25% of the magic capacity. In terms of fighting prowess, Silver have the upper hand. As proof of that, you can use appraisal in him.》

I see. ‘Appraise’.

Ping!
[Status
Name: Enji Todoroki {King of Fiamma Kingdom}
Title: (Flame Hero Endeavor) | (Tyrant King) | (No. 2)
Age: 45 years old
Race: Human
Level: 569
Magic Capacity: 25%
HP: 569000/569000
MP: 2845000/2845000
STR: 7756
VIT: 7984
INT: 8078
DEX: 7155
SPD: 7010
LCK: 7189
DEF: 8932
Skills:
Martial Arts – Lv. MAX
Sense Presence – Lv. MAX
Magic Perception – Lv. MAX
Inventory – Lv. MAX
Fire Magic – Lv. MAX
Wind Magic – Lv. MAX
Barrier – Lv. MAX
Instinct – Lv. MAX]

His stats really isn’t that amazing. It’s not what Izuku expected of a hero. Even his status was more superior than Endeavor’s, and he’s still level 26.

“Oh ho.. isn’t that the famous appraisal skill that only a select few can handle.” Endeavor said in an amused tone.

Izuku’s eyes widen at what he heard. How did he find out?

《When activating  ‘Appraisal’, a small amount of mana is spend. And when mana is use, using the skill ‘Magic Perception’, they can identify that they were appraised.》

Please say that before hand! Damn it.

“F-forgive my insolence.” Izuku apologized while gritting his teeth. Nano-chan, you’ll definitely pay for this. He heard a monotonous giggle in the background which annoys him all the more.

Think of an excuse, me!

“Tha-that’s because I am a big fan of Heroes. I was thinking that I want to learn what I can see from the person himself.”

“Hmm..” Izuku sighed in relief when Endeavor accepted that excuse. “So what is your impression of my status?”

Don’t asked!

“Yo-your majesty is very strong.”

“How about compare to the Divine Beast, Fenrir?”

[I am called as Silver now.] Silver interrupted which only made Izuku anxious.

“That is—”

“I am guessing that I don’t even have half the strength he had, is that it?”

Izuku avoided meeting his eyes as he sweated bullets. The audience was chattering in surprise at what they heard. Hearing something like the strongest human in this country being not on the same level as a Divine Beast made them all anxious. He can feel Todoroki’s icy glare in his direction. Anyway, what’s up with this pressure?

“I see.” Endeavor sighed in understanding. “There’s no way that a mere human can rival that of a Divine Beast after all.” He concluded afterwards making Izuku sighed in relief that the conversation finally came to an end.

“So what do you say about my proposal?”

Kuh. Questions after questions. He just wanted to go home and rest.

“I am still young and unexperienced. I still have a lot to learn. Please let me decline the offer.”

Endeavor grinned then laughed out loud. “Hahaha— I see. Then I have nothing more to inquire. You are now dismiss. I will be expecting for you in the future.”

Izuku internally sighed. Finally! He is exhausted.

“By the way, you can rest now if you are tired. Shoto will guide you to the castle and if you have any questions to inquire you can ask him anything.” Endeavor ended the meeting which made Izuku choke in his own saliva.

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And that’s how, Izuku was left with Todoroki while drinking tea in a beautiful garden. Silver was sleeping peacefully beside Izuku.

“You have guts to talk that way to Father.” Todoroki started as he stared at him.

This guy is the same age as him right? He’s way too mature! And what’s up with this coolness? And Izuku is older (mentally) than him too.

“Not at all. I was really nervous too.” He laughed nervously and sip his own tea.

“Hmm—”

Silence.

This is more nerve-wrecking than in the throne room.

That’s right! ‘Appraise’.

[Status
Name: Shoto Todoroki {Third Prince of Fiamma Kingdom}
Title: (Crown Prince) | (Successor) | (Cold Prince)
Age: 5 years old
Race: Human
Level: 54
Magic Capacity: 30%
HP: 108000/108000
MP: 540000/540000
STR: 2801
VIT: 3722
INT: 3053
DEX: 2751
SPD: 2889
LCK: 2933
DEF: 2764
Skills:
Sense Presence – Lv.7
Inventory – Lv.4
Fire Magic – Lv.2
Wind Magic – Lv.5
Water Magic – Lv. MAX
Martial Arts – Lv.5
Magic Perception – Lv.3]

“You use ‘appraisal’ on me, didn’t you?”

Izuku silently clicked his tongue. Damn Magic Perception.

“What might you be talking about, your highness?” he smiled sweetly as he tried tricking him.

Todoroki hummed as he stared at him dubiously.

But seriously. Compared to Uraraka, this guy is seriously strong for his age. He had to wonder if Endeavor was training him Spartan. And even though he is the third son, he holds the heir to throne. Isn’t he amazing?

“Never mind then.” Todoroki sighed in resignation as he continued drinking his tea.

Silence.

If he (possibly) marry Todoroki, he might die in boredom instead.

“Your highness.”

“Yes?”

“You can leave me alone, you know? Unless you have another appointment?” Izuku tried looking for a way to excused himself.

“My classes have all been dismissed for today to escort Miss Izumi.”

Are you implying that it’s his fault that you are now stuck at babysitting?

Izuku smile twitched. Ahh, he’s getting annoyed. He just wanted to go home.

“Actually, you see, I wanted to train so, I’ve been thinking if I can borrow a place to practice?” The truth is, he just wanted to vent out all of his frustration. It’s been a hectic day for him.

He didn’t miss Todoroki’s eyes sparkled in delight. Ahh, this Todoroki must be a battle junkie, doesn’t he?

“Then, do you mind if you spar with me for a little bit?” Todoroki said as he straighten his back. The little dual-haired prince couldn’t help the twitch at the corner of his lips.

Izuku gulp nervously at the request. This guy might die if he fought with him based on their status.

《Suggestion: Izumi can create  a new skill to limit her magic capacity and strength.》

Can he really just make a new skill like that?

《Answer: Because Izumi have a higher authority than anyone else, Izumi can command us to create any skill she wants to, unlike other beings who create skills through the hard ways.》

Isn’t that totally cheating? Is the ancient dragon like that too?

《Answer: No. The Ancient Dragon is a being that had unlocked 50% of his capacity just recently. Unlike Izumi, the Ancient Dragon can’t command us easily.》

Izuku is definitely a cheat, doesn’t he?

《We have nothing to say.》

“Well, I’ll be honored to.” Izuku said as he gave his best smile sweetly.

“Then, let us proceed to the training grounds.”

...

Izuku wanted to complain.

So ‘training grounds’ is a place where knights and mages train, huh?

Isn’t Todoroki just looking for some god damn attention? Or he might be looking for a way to embarrass him in front of everybody.

[Master, I can fight him for you. You don’t have to tire yourself up for some pipsqueak human who doesn’t know his place.]

‘Can you just shut up? You insensitive glowing mutt?’

The knights and mages who were training just recently surrounded the two of them as they readied themselves at the center of the grounds. Izuku was able to borrow clothes that are easy to wear so he was glad that he won’t be fighting in a dress.

The people who gathered cheerfully chatted and made bets. This people must be bored as they just excitedly gathered up for some entertainments. But anyway, he definitely saw some kid with glasses that looks a lot like Iida at the corner of his eyes.

Izuku sighed. Never mind that. He just wants to go home and eat then sleep.

Shutting his eyes closed. He commanded the Nanomachine in creating the skill.

A skill that can limit his strength and power.

Ping!
《LOADING… SUCCESSFUL…  skill ‘LIMITATION Lv.1’ was successfully created – Izumi can halve her every stat as the level of the skill goes up.》

Just half? Isn’t that totally useless?

《It’s better than nothing.》

Nano-chan. You are getting cheekier each passing time, you know?

《We are flattered.》

If it’s like that then Izuku doesn’t really need to use any skills but it’s better than nothing.

[You activated the skill LIMITATION Lv.1]

He braced himself when he felt the surrounding grew cold. As expected, Todoroki uses ice magic doesn’t he?

“You should probably concentrate in front of you, Miss Izumi.” Todoroki’s unusually childish voice said as he glared in his direction. A bluish-white magic circle with snow flakes pattern appeared at his feet then another two green magic circles appeared just below his boots as he kicked off in the air, it then disappeared as a misty feathery wings with the sized of 50cm wide flapped at both sides of his boots.

What? He can fly using wind magic? And anyway, why is he going all out when fighting a noble girl who looks frail? Damn it.

Izuku step back as a wave of snow storm attacked him. Crossing both his arms to defend, the attack destroyed a fabric of his clothes but fortunately didn’t left him any injury. It must be thanks to his overwhelming defense stat. Thank you very much!

“As expected, that level of attack can’t scratch you, huh?” Todoroki muttered as he raised both his hands up. Another magic circle appeared.

《The ice that froze even hell itself—

Izuku’s eyes widen in realization. ‘Don’t tell me.’

FREEZE this target of mine to oblivion, ICE PRISON!》

There it is! The famous chuunibyou lines from every game-like stuff!

Izuku tried to stifle a laugh as his cheeks bulged out. Don’t laugh, me!

He felt a surge of coldness crawling down his feet to his legs then ice particles formed at the outer part of the trousers he borrowed.

That is definitely bad.

[Auto battle mode was activated]

[You activated the skill ‘FIRE MAGIC Lv.5’]

A fiery magic circle that covered the whole training ground made all of them gasp in shock and started panicking.

A huge magic circle that even rivals that of the Flame Hero Endeavor appeared. Then in that center, was a little greenette who stood majestically, she looks like she would just fall down if you push her lightly but her aura that excretes mana didn’t let her be underestimated.

They all held their breath at the scene.

The little girl was engulf by the raging flame as it rose from the sky. The flame was then morphed into wings like that of the sacred bird, the Divine Beast, Phoenix and she flew from the ground after kicking her heel and straight up attacked the prince who was stilled frozen and dumbfounded in the air.

At the corner, Endeavor narrowed his eyes and clench his fist. “This is enough!” his firmed voice commanded as a fiery magic circle appeared in his fist and like a rope of flame, it wrapped around Izumi’s body and pulled her backwards.

Uff—

The impact of her fall left the ground crumbling as she falls down on her butt.

Silence.

Then the crowd cheered enthusiastically. The fight was just for a moment but the excitement of the fact that the strongest prince was dealt with in just seconds made that more exciting.

“SILENCE!” The king commanded and the audience immediately fell silent.

Izuku blink twice then look around. What happened? It was like he couldn’t control his body.

《Answer: there was a danger that approach Izumi, so the body automatically moved on its own.》

Isn’t that bad?

“This just proves that Lady Izumi Midoriya did not use luck to subdue the Divine Beast, Fenrir.” Endeavor started. “Forgive the insolence of my child. He knew that Ice Prison can kill someone if the heart is frozen but he still went and did it without permission. I will personally punish him for his wrong doings.” Then he bowed in forgiveness.

Ah.. isn’t this awkward? A king just bowed on him right?

“Please raise your head, your majesty. It wasn’t his fault. I also apologize for attacking him just now. Um.. I know that it was—”

“Well, if what you’re saying means that both sides did nothing wrong and to treat this as an accident then we should just let all of this slide like nothing happened. Okay, young lady. You have my word.” Endeavor grinned.

This sly old man. He definitely anticipated this, didn’t he?

Izuku just resigned.

Todoroki descended down and the wings on his boots disappeared as he landed. He clench his fist and narrowed his heterochromatic eyes in Izuku’s direction.

“I WON’T LOSE TO YOU NEXT TIME!” He declared as he pointed at him childishly then walked away with a humph.

Izuku was left speechless on the ground. He then met Endeavor’s eyes and the King’s eyes glint in amusement.

“So what do you think of my son?”

《Rival GET!》

“Please leave me alone.” Izuku just wanted to cry right now.

Then after that commotion, Izuku was left alone for the rest of the day but Endeavor kept on lurking in the shadows as he keep on boasting about his successor. Izuku declined. As politely as possible.

The next day, he was able to return home.

Ah, he definitely left a bad impression right? Was that enough for Todoroki to hate him?

Please hate him more.

But why doesn’t he have a good feeling about this? Is it because of that sly old man?

Izuku sighed in defeat.

...

But what he didn’t expect was that, the journey home would lead him to an unexpected encounter.

To be continued?

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