BNHA: Singularity

"Feeling lonesome~?" asked Nezu, seated across from Izuku in the back of Melissa's stealth jet.
Without diverting his gaze from the window, Izuku replied, "Something like that..." in a noncommittal tone.
"Well, if you're looking for a distraction, why not ask Ms. Melissa to teach you how to fly?" asked Nezu, adding, "You never know when such a skill might come in handy."
Though he would have jumped at such an opportunity in his previous life, Izuku didn't hesitate to reply, "Pass. I'm not really in the mood to learn a new skill right now, and I don't want to distract her."
"Then, perhaps you'd like to join me for a game of Go?" asked Nezu. "I'll give you a handicap."
Shaking his head, Izuku replied, "I've never played before, and I'm not in the mood to have my ass handed to me..."
Shifting his gaze to the diminutive chimera, Izuku asked, "Leaving the campus makes you nervous, doesn't it?"
Forcing a smile, Nezu replied, "Indeed. I'd rather not go into the details, but the United States is where I was born and experimented upon. The people responsible have already been brought to justice, but I always feel a sense of unease whenever I return."
Raising his brows, Izuku remarked, "That came out of nowhere..."
Shrugging his shoulders, Nezu mused, "Consider it an attempt to improve my Bond Level. The sooner I become a member of your Party, the sooner I can 'power level.' It's a shame that setting traps, employing robots, and utilizing conventional weapons doesn't increase Experience directly..."
"It 'can' increase your attributes, though," said Izuku. "That's important as raising your base Level awards you attributes based on your proficiencies. If you don't actively work to improve your physique, most of the attributes you gain from leveling will go directly into your Intelligence."
Nodding his head, Nezu replied, "Yes, I read your report. However, while I am fascinated by the notion of being able to smash through walls or move around at high speeds, I intend to focus on my Intelligence. It's what has defined me and allowed me to survive till now."
"Just be sure to put a few points into Vitality," said Izuku. "There are a lot of incredible Perks, but I recommend Healthy Body to everyone."
"I'll be sure to keep that in mind," replied Nezu. "However, my plan is to specialize in Perks pertaining to the Intelligence attribute. Who knows, there may even be an 'Omniscience' Perk at higher values~?"
"If there is, it would probably require a base Intelligence of a million, if not much higher," expressed Izuku. "Toshinori had access to some pretty ridiculous Perks, but nothing that would make him truly godlike..."
"Well, we'll see what's available when the time comes," mused Nezu. "For now, let's review the files of the representatives that will be attending the summit. Due to your association with myself and Toshinori-kun, there's a reasonably high probability that people from various countries will try to approach you. Even China has sent a delegation this time, so we must be especially cautious of their 'Enforcers.'"
Activating a tiny holographic projector, a trio of profiles appeared in the air between Nezu and Izuku. One depicted a square-faced man with fierce red eyes, peppered hair with two tufts resembling horns, and a countenance that looked like he 'really' needed to take a shit. The other two images depicted comparably youthful-looking individuals possessing long black hair that framed their faces, ponytails, sharp black eyes, and inordinately fair, almost glossy skin. Izuku was sure that at least one of them was a man, but it was difficult to tell at a glance...
"This is the Chairperson of the Chinese Enforcement Division, Gong Bao, and his twin grandchildren, Gong Li and Gong Yun," explained Nezu. "The Gong Family is one of the Four Great Guardian Houses of China, charged with defending the East. As such, they are more than a little antagonistic toward Japan..."
Raising his brows, Izuku asked, "Do you really think they would attack us at a gathering of world leaders?"
"It wouldn't be the first time," replied Nezu. "Assassination attempts and villain attacks are remarkably common during summit meetings, even in times of peace. There are a disheartening number of people who believe they can leave their name and mark on history by perpetrating egregious crimes, especially in fame-obsessed countries like America."
Shaking his head and exhaling an exasperated sigh, Nezu added, "Things were especially troublesome near the outset of the Quirk Wars. In-person meetings between world leaders had to be suspended entirely as terrorist organizations from across the world attempted to eliminate everyone in a position of power and authority. The amount of history and culture we lost during those times...haaaaa..."
Though he wasn't human, Nezu cherished knowledge more than anything else. Those that went around destroying landmarks, attacking museums, or burning books, all in an attempt to rewrite or erase history, were among the people he hated the most.
Regaining his smile, Nezu looked up at Izuku as he said, "Anyways, it's a good habit to always be on your guard. The likelihood of the Gong twins attacking you directly is slim but never zero. Fortunately, we have quite a bit of information on their capabilities. Gong Li can create creatures and constructs from golden flames, while his sister, Gong Yun, can do much the same with ice. They are also renowned for their swordsmanship and hand-to-hand capabilities, so be wary."
Exhaling a sigh of his own, Izuku pointedly remarked, "You realize if this were a novel or a video game, warning me to be wary virtually guarantees that they'll attack, right? I'd appreciate it if you didn't go around planting troublesome flags..."
"Did your Intuition trigger?" asked Nezu.
"No," answered Izuku. "But it's better to be safe than sorry. Just let me review the files on my own. Either that, or you could tell me more about Cathleen Bate and Historia Pendragon. There's a ton of information online about the former, but I couldn't find anything on Historia."
"That's because there's a Super-Injunction preventing publication related to her," revealed Nezu, simultaneously inputting a command into his palm-sized projector to bring up a strangely familiar image of a girl with blonde hair and green eyes.
"This is Britain's #1 Hero...?" asked Izuku. "She looks even younger than me..."
"Yes and no," replied Nezu. "The 'Pendragon' most people know is her father, but Ms. Historia is set to inherit the title once she graduates from the Royal Academy."
Before Izuku could ask for clarification, Nezu waggled his finger and said, "Patience, young Midoriya. Please reserve all questions until the very end of my explanation."
Though he furrowed his brows, Izuku remained silent, permitting Nezu to state, "As the inheritor of One-for-All, I'm sure you're aware of the notion that Quirks possess wills, correct? The Quirk of the Pendragons embodies this principle as it chooses its successor, fusing with their inborn Quirk to become more powerful with each generation. Ms. Historia is set to be the fifth Pendragon, inheriting the title from her father, who, in turn, inherited it from his mother. As for the true name of the Quirk..."
Adopting an amused smile, Nezu revealed, "It is apparently known as 'Lord of Camelot, Artorias.' It is for this reason that the Pendragons are referred to as such. A hundred years ago, they were a relatively unknown family from Sweden, distantly descended from the Celts. They're one of many families that rose to prominence during the Quirk Wars, eventually becoming an extension of the British Royal Family."
"I'm surprised they didn't vie for the throne..." said Izuku. "If memory serves, Arthurian Legend states that 'King Arthur' would one day return, reuniting the British Isles and forming a utopian society..."
Nodding his head, Nezu mused, "They very well might have if not for the accusations of other Nobles and the general 'illegitimacy' of their claim to the throne. As far as most people are concerned, King Arthur was simply that, a legend. There is very little evidence of his existence, and there are no recorded records of his lineage. Ms. Historia 'does' have a claim to the throne, but she is seventy-third in the line of succession."
"Wasn't their Quirk able to teleport people around?" asked Izuku. "With an ability like that, it shouldn't be that difficult to get rid of the competition..."
"Perhaps," replied Nezu. "But murdering their detractors wouldn't inspire confidence in the notion that they're building a utopia. Rather, most of the world would regard them as tyrants."
Keying something into his projector, Nezu brought up what looked like a class seating chart depicting twenty-four people.
Before Izuku could ask, Nezu explained, "These are the students most likely to enter the breaches alongside you in the future. Most are the sons and daughters of various Nobles, but there are a few exchange students, such as yourself.
Noticing his profile pic among the second row of images, Izuku furrowed his brows and asked, "Why does it say 'Green Knight' under my photo? Is that meant to be my codename?"
"This list was pulled from the Royal Academy's servers," revealed Nezu. "And yes, that is the codename that Ms. Historia has assigned you. If I'm not mistaken, it originates from a fable related to Sir Gawain, one of King Arthur's nephews."
Looking beneath Historia's image and noticing she had assigned herself the codename 'Arthur,' Izuku deadpanned as he muttered, "It appears the next generation Pendragon has a serious case of Chūnibyō syndrome..."
Exhaling an amused chuckle, Nezu remarked, "Funnily enough, I had the same thought when I first delved into the Royal Academy's servers and learned this information. According to her father, Ms. Historia has always been a very 'imaginative' young lady. She's also known to be able to ascertain a person's true nature, however, so you should be careful when you meet."
"Why?" asked Izuku, genuinely confused by Nezu's warning. It wasn't like he was a 'bad' person.
"Ms. Historia has been targetted by villains and terrorists since she was a child," explained Nezu. "She is very cautious of others, and her father, Sir Arcturus Pendragon, is 'very' protective of his daughter. If she determines you are a threat, you will likely be ousted from the academy and forced to return to Japan."
"Talk about sheltered..." remarked Izuku, shaking his head as he added, "Well, it should be fine. I'm more concerned that Momo isn't among the students listed here. Were you unable to process her transfer...?"
"I'm afraid that Ms. Yaoyorozu will not be attending the Royal Academy of Heroics as a student," replied Nezu, promptly clarifying, "Instead, she will be accompanying you as a personal attendant. You would be looked down upon if you attended the Royal Academy without one, so Ms. Yaoyorozu volunteered herself for the position."
"Seriously?" asked Izuku. "What kind of academy 'requires' students to bring servants? That's just..."
Shrugging his shoulders, Nezu replied, "There are similar schools here in Japan. The children of high-ranking executives and politicians are often the targets of villains, so they generally have one or more attendants to see to their needs and keep them safe. I was originally going to ask Ms. Sosaki from the Wild, Wild Pussycats to accompany you, but this was a far more convenient option."
Imagining Shino in a Maid outfit, Izuku internally remarked ("Damn...") while outwardly responding, "I see. But shouldn't Momo be fairly well known among the super elite? She also appeared during the UA Sports Festival..."
"Precisely," replied Nezu. "The Yaoyorozu Family is one of the wealthiest in the entire world. Once it becomes known that your attendant is the sole daughter of such a reputable family, your standing will be elevated quite a bit. This is the intent of Yaoyorozu-san's Grandfather, so I advise you to play along and accept that you're now a part of the 'super elite' yourself."
Though he furrowed his brows, Izuku didn't attempt to deny Nezu's words. He often forgot, but he was a multi-billionaire with some of the world's most powerful and influential backers. As an aspiring 'Paragon' and the successor of One-for-All, he was also fated to save the world or die trying, so lying low was no longer an option. That ship set sail the moment he ingested one of Toshinori's distinctly golden hair follicles...
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(A/N: Worldbuilding arc o3o...)

Around two hours into the intercontinental flight, Melissa's voice came over the intercom, stating, "Principal Nezu, our escort has arrived. Would you like to address them?"
"Certainly," replied Nezu, pulling out an earpiece fitted for his distinctly angular ears while Izuku looked out the window to find what looked like a squadron of B-2 Stealth Bombers. More surprisingly, an inordinately tall, muscular, and blonde-haired woman was standing atop one, waving her hand and seemingly glowing against the backdrop of the early morning sky.
Recognizing the woman as America's #1 Hero, Stars and Stripes, Izuku couldn't help wondering what kind of products she used to maintain her hairstyle while standing on the back of a jet. More importantly, as they were only separated by a pane of nearly indestructible glass, he was able to get a look at her stats...
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Name: [Cathleen Bate]
Title: Faith's Champion(Vitality+500)
Quirk: New Order
Bond Level: 83
Current Level: 193
Effective Level: 3,596
[Attributes]
Strength: 12,339
Agility: 5,004
Vitality: 13,811
Intelligence: 85
Dexterity: 4,177
Luck: 553
Free Attributes: 745
[Perks]
[Avatar of Faith], [Spirit of the Indomitable], [Authority(False)]
[Skills]
[Righteous Fury], [Bash], [Haste], [Mighty Guard], [Sacrifice], [Pain Splitting]
[Avatar of Faith]: Chosen of the Seven Virtues. Able to wield Divine Energy to shield allies and smite foes.
[Spirit of the Indomitable]: Immune to psychological attacks and debuffs.
[Authority(False)]: Blessed by Telania. Able to influence the world around you and resist the power of foreign Authorities within an enemy Demesne.
[Righteous Fury]: Deals purifying damage based on the damage you have sustained from a particular target.
[Bash]: Stuns or disorients a target with a mighty blow.
[Mighty Guard]: Reduces physical, magical, and spiritual damage taken by half.
[Sacrifice]: Take attacks on behalf of a specified target.
[Pain Splitting]: Transfer injuries to a willing target.
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("Holy shit...") thought Izuku, his eyes darting between Cathleen's Title, Perks, and Skills. He had expected her to be powerful, but it was apparent she had been 'farming' breaches. A base Level of 193 wasn't impossible to attain, but Cathleen hadn't become a Hero until she joined the Air Force at eighteen. She needed authorization from her chain of command to act or engage a threat, so there was no way she could attain a triple-digit Level when most other active Heroes were between the Levels of 30 and 60.
Interrupting Izuku's train of thought, Nezu said, "Our friends from the United States Air Force will be escorting us to a private airfield near Westpoint Academy. Even with our reduced airspeed, we should reach it within the hour."
"You'd think with a country the size of the US, their #1 Hero would have better things to do than play escort..." remarked Izuku, making sure to face away from the window so Cathleen wouldn't be able to read his lips.
Adopting an amused smile, Nezu remarked, "As popular as All Might is in the States, his power is comparable to that of a super weapon. In other words, we aren't being escorted for our protection but to ensure we don't deviate from our flight plan."
"Sounds about right..." muttered Izuku, shaking his head before adding, "Still, it's a little over the top. Ignoring the atmospheric chill and wind pressure, standing on the back of a stealth fighter seems like a good way to eat a swarm of insects..."
"Have you experienced something similar?" asked Nezu, perking up out of curiosity.
Shaking his head, Izuku replied, "Not yet, but since I have Float among my unawakened Quirks, I've put a fair amount of thought into the banes and boons of aerial mobility..."
"How prudent," mused Nezu, following it up by remarking, "I've seen the prototype for Melissa's 'Sky Regalia.' It's quite the marvel of technology. As expected from David Shield's daughter."
Exhaling a tired smile, Izuku appended, "It's too bad I can't make use of them. When I move around at high speeds, an invisible membrane forms around my limbs, decreasing my friction coefficient and reducing the effects of wind pressure. The Sky Reglia's core requires that pressure to function properly, so the technology used is better suited to increasing the range of aircraft than enabling individuals to glide freely through the sky..."
"I'm sure the two of you will figure something out," mused Nezu, adding, "Who knows, perhaps the materials you harvest within the breaches will provide a solution? Researchers at I-Island have been studying a power source dubbed Mana, Prana, Aether, or Ki, depending on the origin of the breach. When infused into an object, it drastically increases its durability and sometimes grants it borderline mystical properties. Several pieces of fantasy-like equipment have been recovered from the breaches, some of which possess abilities rivaling those of Quirks."
Before Izuku could ask, Nezu revealed, "The catalyst for the Egyptian Hero, Salaam, becoming the Apostle of Amon was the discovery of a scepter within a sarcophagus-like chest. He said that a window, similar to the one displaying his status, showed up after he had slain the Griffin-like Boss monster. It purportedly directed him to the location of a breach with no enemies. Instead, he discovered a pyramid-like temple guarded by the kinds of statues you'd find in an Egyptian-themed museum. After solving a few riddles, he was rewarded with the 'Scepter of Amon,' affording him his Title and the ability to manifest a miniature Sun."
Furrowing his brows, Izuku remarked, "Sounds like he was guided there by Amon himself..."
"So he claims," replied Nezu, adopting a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes as he added, "And he's not the only one. Several people bearing the Title of Champion or Apostle have appeared, each claiming to have been in contact with entities known as Star Gods or Constellations. To that end, there is something I've been meaning to ask you for quite some time..."
Narrowing his eyes slightly, Nezu asked, "Have you been in contact with one of these Constellations? Your Title, Telania's Champion, suggests this to be the case. However, as Ms. Chisaki bears a similar Title, without any knowledge of the Meta World Transversal phenomenon, I have doubts..."
As it was a good opportunity to alleviate some of the pressure on him, Izuku replied, "I've yet to meet or hear from this Telania, but I've been in contact with an entity who referred to itself as a Goddess, specifically on the sixteenth of June. It was around the same time that I began dreaming of Eri..."
Adopting a slight frown, Nezu asked, "Is there a reason you kept such an important piece of information from us?"
"You mean, other than it sounding completely ludicrous?" asked Izuku. "This was before I knew about the MWT phenomenon, and I had a lot of other things going on. It's not like I was trying to be disingenuous. I just wanted to understand the situation better before I started blabbing about Gods and Goddesses out of the blue..."
Exhaling a tired sigh, Nezu softly remarked, "It appears I'm not the only one with trust issues...". Then, before Izuku could comment, he raised his gaze, staring directly at him as he said, "Tell me everything."
Shaking his head, Izuku asserted, "If I knew everything, I wouldn't have kept it a secret. I know that Telania is the Spirit or Goddess representing our planet and that I'm one of the people that has been chosen to protect the world from three great threats or trials. What those trials are, I have no idea. I'm assuming the Meta World Transversal phenomenon is one of them, but what we see now could be a byproduct of Telania attempting to prepare us for what's to come..."
"An invasion..." muttered Nezu, recalling Toshinori's account of what All-for-One had said to him during the I-Island Incident.
Nodding his head, Izuku stated, "That's another reason I kept silent. We have no way of knowing the true intentions of these Constellations. What we do know is they can bestow great power unto their chosen. During my very brief encounter with a Goddess, I gained nearly twenty Levels and a Title that ensures my Party members and I are able to gain Experience at a much faster rate than normal..."
Directing his gaze to the window, Izuku added, "Stars and Stripes out there has the Title 'Faith's Champion,' affording her 500 additional Vitality and some pretty ridiculous Perks. The description of her [Avatar of Faith] says she's been blessed by Telania, so it's fair to say she's an ally..."
"Assuming that Telania truly is the will of our planet..." remarked Nezu. "If the breaches we've observed so far are an extension of her power, meant to prepare us for what's to come, it's clear she cares more about her own survival than the survival of humanity...not that I can blame her. Humanity hasn't exactly been kind to the planet over the years..."
"Regardless, there's a decent possibility that some, if not most, of the Constellations making contact with people are representatives of the forces intending to invade our world," said Izuku, furrowing his brows as he added, "For all we know, this is just a game to them..."
"I can see why you would think that," remarked Nezu. "First, there was the origin of Quirks, superpowers that people had yearned to acquire for hundreds of years. Now, just as things are beginning to calm down, things have taken on a game-like format, complete with Levels and attributes. If this is all the result of some higher power's influence, it's easy to imagine we're pawns in someone else's game..."
Adopting a smile, Nezu added, "However, even if that's the case, I have no intention of simply giving up or yielding this world to outsiders. I may not be human, but this is the only world I've ever known. If nothing else, I will protect Japan to my dying breath."
Returning a smile of his own, Izuku mused, "Then you can leave the rest of the world to me. That is, assuming I live long enough to awaken the true power of One-for-All. I tried awakening the power of Float when I went skydiving with Mina, but it appears I can only tap into the power of the previous users during a time of genuine need or when my drive to win exceeds a certain threshold."
"Hmmm...if that's the case, you should have taken part in the Provisional Licensing Exam. You're much stronger than other students, but you never know what can happen during a competition," remarked Nezu.
Shrugging his shoulders, Izuku argued, "I needed a break after my time on Ōkunoshima. I may not have trained or exerted myself as much as the girls, but there is such a thing as mental exhaustion..."
"Suffering from success, are we?" asked Nezu, adopting a teasing smile as he added, "I'm honestly surprised Usagiyama-san didn't come with us. I know she has 'extenuating circumstances,' but a brief stint in the States should have been manageable."
Recalling the words Rumi had said to him the previous night, Izuku's smile gained an affection undertone as he revealed, "She has her pet rabbits to look after and said she plans to whip the rest of my classmates into shape before my return. I almost feel bad for them..."
"I'm sure she won't be too harsh on them," remarked Nezu. "I wasn't planning to have her instruct any classes, so unless she sponsors a club, most of the students at UA won't even know she's a teacher. The same can be said for many of our new hires. Given the circumstances, I don't plan on publicizing our actual numbers unless there is a media probe or something similar."
"Makes sense..." replied Izuku, hesitating for a moment before asking, "Speaking of which, whatever happened to Aoyama? I know that Mineta got dropped into the General Department, but Aoyama was absent during the student assembly."
Adopting a somewhat scary smile, Nezu asserted, "You're probably better off not knowing. It's only a matter of time before you become entangled in politics, but the longer you can remain oblivious to what goes on behind the scenes, the happier you'll be."
Feeling the atmosphere within the cabin change, Izuku swallowed the knot that had formed in his throat and simply nodded. He wasn't 'that' curious to know what had happened to Aoyama, so, at least for the time being, he wouldn't press the matter. The Gods knew he already had more than enough on his plate...
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(A/N: RIP Aoyama...)

With only five days until his departure to the states, Izuku had little time to get his affairs in order. Thus, shortly after separating from Toshinori, he pulled out his cell phone, asking the girls if they could meet him back at the dorms so he could explain things in person.
Fortunately for Izuku, even Toga had moved into the dorms the previous afternoon, so all seven girls were waiting in his living room, having made themselves comfortable by the time he arrived.
Similar to the previous day, Toga charged at Izuku the moment he arrived, pouncing on him excitedly as she exclaimed, "Congratulations on passing your exams~!"
Though he hadn't had much time to familiarize himself with Toga, Izuku wrapped his arms around her, reciprocating her embrace and responding, "Thanks, Himiko..."
Blinking in surprise, Toga looked up at Izuku with a hint of conflict in her carmine eyes. She wasn't particularly fond of her given name as it made her sound like a princess, but she had misgivings about 'correcting' Izuku since it was a form of endearment.
Seeing through Toga's thoughts, Izuku raised his brows and asked, "Should I keep calling you Toga...?"
Adopting a somewhat scary smile, Toga linked her arms around Izuku's shoulders as she licked her lips and replied, "If it's you, you can call me anything you like...so long as I get to call you mine..."
Undaunted by Toga's fangs, Izuku bent forward to reward her with a kiss, this time holding it much longer than their previous exchanges. Then, with his hand on her waist, he guided her back to the others, taking a seat and allowing her to snuggle up next to him as he recounted everything he had discussed with Nezu.
Unsurprisingly, none of the girls were enthused by the notion he would be away for upwards of three months. Toga, in particular, had a borderline murderous look on her face as she softly griped, "That damned mascot..."
Patting the golden-haired girl's hand, resting on his inner thigh, Izuku passed his gaze over everyone, his expression and tone soft yet assured as he said, "The Meta World Transveral phenomenon threatens to engulf the entire world. If I can help uncover the truth of its origin and find a way to stop it, millions, if not billions, of lives would be saved..."
Getting straight to the heart of the matter, Ochaco asked, "Can't we come with you?"
Instead of refusing outright, Izuku asked, "Are you prepared to leave your family and friends, travel to another country, and put your life on the line?"
Catching Izuku a little off guard, Ochaco held her hands up, balling them into fists as she replied, "You said it yourself. The entire world is in peril. If I can help, even just a little, I want to give it my all!"
"Right on, Ochaco-chan~!" exclaimed Mina, throwing her right fist into the air as she appended, "Europe, here we come~!"
Recovering from his momentary stupor, an affectionate smile developed across Izuku's face as he met the resolute gazes of Tsuyu, Kyoka, Mina, and Momo, asking, "I'm guessing you all feel the same way...?"
Returning one of her characteristically luminous smiles, Momo replied, "We promised to stay together. Besides, everyone here aspires to be a great Hero someday. We can't simply remain idle while the man we love travels abroad to fight the common enemy of humanity."
Before any of the other girls could respond, Toga issued a loud groan, her expression and tone suffused with lamentation as she whined, "This isn't fair...there's no way my parents will let me go to Europe to fight a bunch of monsters..."
With Toga's words reminding them of the reality of the situation, the looks on everyone's faces, sans Momo, visibly cramped. There was no way they could leave the country of their own accord, so if their parents refused to let them go, their hands were tied...
Exhaling a faint sigh through his nose, Izuku's expression softened as he said, "I'll be returning the moment the breaches start to appear in Japan. For now, it's probably for the best that you all remain here, focusing on your training and Work Studies. I'll have All Might watching over me, so I'll be fine..."
Hanging her head, Ochaco adopted a particularly somber expression as she muttered, "Everyone should fight together..."
"And we will..." replied Izuku, adding, "But, at least for now, we still have duties and obligations as students. My situation makes me an exception, but without the backing of the Principal and Toshinori, even I wouldn't be able to enter the breaches of another country. As dangerous as they are, the resources found within make them a goldmine..."
Raising her face, Ochaco muttered, "I get that...but still...the thought of you fighting alone makes me uncomfortable..."
Chiming into the conversation, Toru casually remarked, "Eh, I doubt he'll be alone. I'm more concerned about other women sinking their teeth into him while he's away."
Staring at Izuku, Toru suggested, "You should take Melissa or Momo with you. I'm fine with sharing you with everyone here, but things will become complicated if we start including girls from other countries."
Humoring the idea, Izuku looked to Momo, asking, "How about it? Think your parents would allow it?"
"Certainly," replied Momo, adopting a charming smile as she appended, "The two of us are affianced, so our fates are already tied as one. The only issue is the timing. I won't be able to accompany you to New York, but I should be able to meet you in London."
Adopting a smile of his own, Izuku looked around, asking, "Is that okay with everyone here?"
"I don't see any issues with it," said Tsuyu.
"Same here," replied Mina.
With Izuku setting his gaze on her, Ochaco forced a smile as she replied, "I'd prefer it if I were the one to go with you, but this is better than you going alone..."
"Just try not to bring back any British girls," teased Toru. "It's fine if you get frisky with a few, but try not to let things get serious."
Furrowing his brows, Izuku felt compelled to defend himself, but as it was much too late to change everyone's perception with words, he ultimately remained silent. Actions spoke louder than words, so the best thing he could do for himself was 'not' have any casual relationships while abroad. Fortunately, as long as Momo received permission to accompany him, that shouldn't be an issue...
Inserting herself into the dialogue, utterly derailing things, Toga had a 'serious' look on her face as she said, "Let's do it. Right here, right now."
Before Izuku could respond, Toru raised her hand and said, "Oh, oh, count me in! If we only have five days left, we should put them to use...!"
Adopting a chiding tone, Momo expressed, "While I understand your urgency, it wouldn't be wise to exert ourselves before the Provisional Licensing Exam. If we fail to obtain our licenses, we may not be able to enter the breaches, even when they reach Japan."
"I don't care...!" asserted Toga. "Everyone else has had the chance to be with Izuku! It's my turn...!"
Exhaling a faint sigh, Momo's tone softened as she said, "I'm not saying you can't, only that you shouldn't. At the very least, you should wait until the exam is finished. After that, you can do as you please."
Understanding that Momo's position was higher than hers, Toga clenched her teeth but didn't argue. Instead, she looked up at Izuku, pleading with her eyes for him to speak in her defense.
Returning a smile, Izuku planted a kiss atop Toga's head before saying, "There's more to being in a relationship than having sex. You're welcome to stay here the rest of the day and even spend the night..."
Though she would have preferred it if Izuku had instructed her to lie down and spread her legs, Toga regained a smile as she snuggled up to him and replied, "Then that's what I'll do! Ehehehehe~."
("This girl definitely has a few screws loose...") thought Izuku. However, as he had already decided to accept Toga into his harem, he just shook his head in mock exasperation before extending the same invitation to everyone else. Momo briefly excused herself to contact her parents and Grandfather, but she eventually returned to join everyone amid a game of strip twister...
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With the girls convincing him to let them test the results of their training without his oversight, Izuku ultimately decided against participating in the Provisional Licensing Exam. Instead, he spent much of the day with Inko, accompanying her to a day spa and visiting a local shrine.
Unsurprisingly, Inko wasn't very happy to learn of Izuku's forthcoming departure, but she didn't attempt to talk him out of going. She knew how important he was, so throughout their impromptu 'date,' she wore a bright smile and didn't broach the subject even a single time. She did, however, offer up a prayer for him at the shrine, petitioning the gods to watch over him and ensure he returned safely. After that, the two of them returned home, eating dinner together before Izuku returned to his dorm to spend time with the girls, including Melissa and Mei...
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Thousands of kilometers from Japan, a young woman with a slender physique, fair skin, green eyes, and pale blonde hair fastened into a modified crown braid stared listlessly at a circular blue portal framed by crackling energy. Next to her, a petite, almost dwarf-like girl with a large backpack, cerulean-blue eyes, and inordinately long, pale-brown pigtails remarked, "Based on these Mana readings, this appears to be a B-Rank breach. The average Level of the monsters within should be around &nbsp;72, but the Boss could be as high as 99."
"I see..." replied the blonde-haired girl, extending her right hand to sink her fingertips into the cold surface of the portal as she added, "Then I shall return within the hour."
Furrowing her brows, the pigtailed, bespectacled girl asked, "Shouldn't we inform your father, Sir Pendragon? He'll draw and quarter me if he learns I let you enter a breach on your own..."
Adopting a faint smile, the blonde-haired girl softly replied, "Father isn't such a cruel man, Bedivere. So long as we return triumphantly, he will not admonish us."
With the blonde-haired girl utilizing her codename, Bedivere knew she couldn't be talked out of entering the breach. The former was the type who, once they had made up their mind, followed through to the end, no matter the consequences.
Exhaling a tired sigh, Bedivere pressed two tiny buttons on the palms of her gloves, causing large mechanical arms to emerge from the top of her backpack. Since she couldn't stop her friend from doing as she pleased, all she could do was support her, groaning, "I hope it's not Hogoblins or Changelings..."
Looking back at her diminutive companion, the blonde-haired girl mused, "You need not accompany you, Bedi. I am more than capable of clearing a breach of this magnitude on my own."
Narrowing her eyes, Bedivere replied, "Can it, Arthur. I'm coming with you, and that's final. Besides, I want to increase my Level a bit before we go to New York. I don't trust those Yanks as far as I can throw them."
"With your Silver Arms, that's quite far," mused the blonde-haired girl, codenamed Arthur. She was the top-ranking student at Britain's Royal Academy of Heroics, and her father was the Headmaster. As such, even though the 'Knights of the Round Table' had yet to be implemented, she had taken to calling herself Arthur, borrowing the name of her legendary forebear.
Wasting no more time, a bluish-white light enveloped Arthur's body from the neck down, culminating in the appearance of silvery-white armor and a royal blue battle dress. At the same time, she manifested a broadsword with a cross-shaped guard in her right hand, its handle more than a meter in length and its blade exceeding three. Yet, despite this, she wielded it as if it weighed no more than a feather...
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(A/N: That's a very familiar description...)

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