[Video]

[brooding_veil]

[The video clicks on to show a man dressed all in black sitting in a chair, legs folded and hands resting on the arms. The device is obviously on the table in front of him judging from the angle, and he has an aura of darkness and evil about him. He does not smile, does not show any outward emotion aside a flicker of annoyance. And then when he

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[Video]

[der_geliebte]

My word, aren't you just insufferably rude!

[Regardless, Seimei is laughing a bit.]

[Video]

[brooding_veil]

I merely state things as they are. I serve no one but my master, no matter the circumstances. And I have no tolerance for fools.

[Video]

[der_geliebte]

How do you know that we are all fools?

Not all worlds are your own.

[Video]

[brooding_veil]

I've come to conclude that a vast majority of the general populace, no matter what world, is not worth my time.

[He pauses for a moment.]

You do not seem to fit into that category as of yet.

[Video]

[der_geliebte]

I suppose they might not, but I think most of us will find ourselves significantly less busy. Which, of course, leads to enough time to idle and converse with others.

I suppose I should be appreciative that you don't take me for a fool...

...Should I simply call you Eclipse, or do you have another preference?

[Video]

[brooding_veil]

[Yes, this human would be tolerable at the very least. His master did tell him to play nice with others after all. Though he couldn't make any promises to go out of his way, there seemed to be a few he could tolerate.]

I may not have too much of a choice as far as my master is concerned in that matter.

Yes, Eclipse is the only name I go by. And what would you prefer to be called yourself?

[Video]

[der_geliebte]

You're very obedient, aren't you? I'm impressed.

Yes, I am Aoyagi Seimei. Simply Seimei will do.

[Video]

[brooding_veil]

A servant who cannot follow his master's orders perfectly does not deserve to be given any sort of respect or power to wield on their own.

I suppose I can say it's a pleasure meeting you, Seimei. Considering you don't seem to be like the annoying ones.

[Video]

[der_geliebte]

Aah, if only Soubi had believed that. He was always such a troublesome one.

I wouldn't think of myself as annoying, no. I don't poke into other people's business too often. I know my place.

[Video]

[brooding_veil]

That is a good aspect to have about yourself. One must never delve too deeply into matters that do not concern them.

Though I take it you had a less than obedient servant? I am a different case, I'm sure. A demon servant chooses one name to stick by, and after that they only serve Demon Lords of that name. Changing is optional, but highly unprofessional. Despite countless offers from other Demon Lords, I have never once strayed from my chosen masters.

[Video]

[der_geliebte]

Mm. In my world, people are given a name by an unknown force. Those who share the same name are bound together by soul. One is the Sacrifice, and the other the Fighter.

The Sacrifice is the one that takes the damage in battle so that the Fighter may cast spells. The Sacrifice is also the one that gives the orders, which the Fighter must obey.

I am a Sacrifice. ...Or I was, until my arrival. Now, I believe I'm called a Meister.

[Video]

[brooding_veil]

[He seems a bit interested in this concept. Luckily, Eclipse happens to be an information sponge of sorts.]

I see... That's a rather interesting battle tactic, though one that does make a fair amount of sense. When it comes to incantations, spell casting can be time consuming and dangerous to an amateur. But if one were to have a shield to not only protect them but to also guide them, it makes things easier on the spell caster and allows a higher chance of success.

[A pause.]

Your fighter disagreed with you on things? That's no way to work in a situation like that. It should have complicated things.

[Video]

[der_geliebte]

Mm, he was a good Fighter, but he was terribly stubborn and needy. I had to become strict with him to earn his obedience, and I really do hate being cruel when I don't have to be.

[Video]

[brooding_veil]

There are times when cruelty is simply a necessity. After all, if someone doesn't know their place and retaliates when they aren't meant to then showing them their place is the only option. Most learn in time.

[Yes, he's starting to like this human somewhat. He sounds like he'd make a good demon.]

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[der_geliebte]

[You don't know the half of it Amused by this conversation, Seimei takes a moment to lock it to Eclipse and himself.]

Mm. I don't like being physically violent - that's without control, and very beastly. The most appropriate punishment, especially for a Fighter like Soubi who is trained to endure any pain and press on, is emotional punishment.

Fear of abandonment is a powerful incentive, one that I don't have to raise my hand once to use on a disobedient Fighter.

[Video - Locked]

[brooding_veil]

[Oh yes, he really likes this human now. Though Raenef wouldn't approve, but still.]

I see. I've always preferred the more direct approach myself. I agree some are rather beastly about it. Torture is not needed most of the time, swift and effective punishment works the best and assures one will not try to flee if they know it's not constant.

The mental range however, I must agree can be very effective on individuals like the one you described. It's rare that I run into anyone I cannot break through physical pain, but I do not see it necessary to keep those of the like around if they're not needed. I'm used to merely disposing of something that will only be in the way.

Though in your situation it's rather understandable that that tactic would work wonders.