Chapter 44 - Protecc the Snek

After Hermann had gifted the little snake the ability Adapt&Improve and inserted a few of his cells into her bloodstream he was suddenly shocked by the extreme pain that his new companion experienced. Why did it happen? The previous times he had give his cells to his companions, although they had felt some stinging feeling, they hadn't felt such pain. Panicking he decided to turn to the one that had accompanied him from the beginning, his personal System.

H: [Hey System! Tell me! What is happening?]

H: [So that's why my other companions felt less pain. Their brains are much more developed.]

After close to five minutes the pain he felt through the link had lessened by a large amount and the snake seemed to be able to cope with it now although the pain was still present as the growth had not yet finished. With new wariness the snake approached him and unsure of whether or not he was a possible threat opened her mouth to scare him away. However contrary to her expectations he did not retreat but instead she felt curiosity and other indescribable things through their link.

H: [So you are a Black Mamba! How fascinating!]

Still muddled by the pain she thought:

Snake: [Go away two legged creature! My territory!]

Exited by the development Hermann replied:

H: [You can talk now! How wonderful! System? Did I somehow transfer that ability to her as well?]

Snake: [Strange voice go away as well!]

H: [Why don't you go with us instead? We can give you a a comfortable home and I can definitely can guarantee you safety and security. With my support no one will be able to harm you I the slightest.]

To fully convince her to follow his wishes he showed her memories of Allmight's apartment and the warmth that was present there all the time. After she had seen everything the snake came to a decision.

Snake: [Fine. I will later follow you to your den.]

H: [Do you have a name?]

Snake: [What is that?]

H: [Something that identifies you as an individual. Could I name you?]

Snake: [Fine! Do whatever.]

H: [Then your will be known, from now on, under the name of Tiamat.]

Disinterested the snake simply agreed and focused on more important things. A mouse was currently scurrying underneath some bushes that had aided Hermann's advance towards the building and had concealed Tiamat until now from all views.

H: [No! Stop! If you help me now I can give you even more mice without any effort.]

At this point Gaia became increasingly jealous while Tiamat seemed unimpressed.

Gaia: [Why does she get so many free things! That is pure injustice! Give me food as well!]

Tiamat: [What do I have to do?]

As soon as Gaia mentioned food Orion became instantly attentive.

Orion: [FOOOOD!]

Now Hermann had heard enough and began shouting in his mind.

H: [EVERYONE SHUT UP IF YOU AREN'T ASKED. THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND. IF YOU DON'T STOP NOW BOTH OF YOU WILL GET NO FOOD!!!]

Instantly Gaia and Orion stopped protesting. Quietly Gaia remarked.

Gaia: [I don't like mice anyway but I still want nuts. This is unfair.]

H: [Stop complaining! Who doesn't work doesn't get to complain.]

After that was said Hermann convinced Tiamat after a long and tedious discussion that ended with Tiamat saying:

Tiamat: [Fine! I'll do it! Stop bothering me!]

With that Tiamat slithered back towards where she had come from although she didn't stop to complain about the job, how bothersome it was and why she had to be the one to do the job.

H: [Is that were the whole brainpower went that I gave her? Into laziness?]

H: [You mean that guy from Naruto?]

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Meanwhile, just a few meters away in front of the bank the two policemen regulated a line of various police and military vehicles. In truth they had a big parking spot for all vehicles just around a few blocks but to intimidate the villain they ordered some of the already arrived vehicles to drive in front of the bank in a big circle in a random order. Although they had this plan they knew that the distraction wouldn't last long enough. Worried the two turned to Allmight who was observing the various vehicles next to them. The younger one asked in a thin and doubting voice:

Young Policeman: "Are you sure this is going to work out? Don't we place to much faith in him?"

With a confident smile on his face an encouraging voice Allmight replied:

Allmight: "Do not worry! Have faith in the boy! I am sure it will all work out!"