「Anime x Reader One Shots」

Foolish (Jibril x GN!Reader)

It was your love for knowledge that not only saved you, but also led you down the path to meet the sole person who mattered in your life.

Though knowledge itself was limitless, the means to come by said knowledge wasn't always an easy task. The old world was erased after the Great War came to an end and the new God, Tet, took power and created the race of Imanity. In this new world where winning games solved even the biggest disputes, information on any other topic seemed... pointless. As insignificant as it may be, reading every book you could get your hands on and absorbing the information provided was something you loved most.

You were practically alienated by other Imanities, those of which made gambling their sole purpose in life. In order to get stronger and acquire whatever they desired, they focussed every waking moment of their lives on honing their skills. Despite this, they never once thought to consider that perhaps their skills could improve tenfold not just by constant practice, but through learning as well.

Your passionate search for more knowledge, not just on your people but on other races as well, led you traveling all around Disboard, to several of the various nations you were free to visit. Very few of any of the other races were welcoming to an Imantity such as yourself, though you weren't expecting anything different. As long as you were free to come and go as you pleased, icy stares wouldn't do much to deter you away.

It was a lonely life, even if you were unable to realize it right away. Of course, there was sometimes one or two people from the nations you visited that didn't mind striking up a conversation with you, though it was never anything long-lasting. On the road, it was always just you and your thoughts which wasn't necessarily always a bad thing, yet you couldn't help but wish for a companion, no matter who it was.

It took years of traveling but one day, your wish came true.

It was during your journey to Elven Gard that she appeared, seemingly from the heavens. She floated down from the sky, her cloud-white wings spread wide. Despite never seeing one in person, you knew right away that this gorgeous being was a Flugel. You froze, your eyes fixated on her all the way until she was finally on the ground. She carefully gave you a quick glance over before laughing.

"Is this some fool's idea of a joke?" she sneered. "There's no possibility that a mere Imanity could be this knowledgeable traveler I've been told about."

You fiddled with the hem of your sleeve, unsure of how to respond. As enchanting as her looks were, you knew the Flugels were a race to be feared, even if violence was no longer prohibited.

"My apologies, but I'm not aware of this traveler you speak of. I only wish to collect the knowledge I can from each nation I visit," you replied, hoping she would be content with your answer.

Narrowing her eyes, she slowly approached you. "Tell me, were you the Imanity who managed stepped foot inside the private library of the Eastern Federation? The one who was allowed to read whatever and however many books they pleased?"

You worriedly bit the inside of your lip in realization that the person she was referring to was indeed you.

"Er... yes. The Werebeasts and I struck a deal and access to their library was my reward for providing my knowledge on the weaponry other nations use."

In an instant, her suspicion immediately faded away and her eyes lit up. She stepped even closer until her face was merely inches away from yours. Your body stiffened and you felt the burning heat spread across your face as she examined you even more.

"Hmm," she hummed softly. "Despite your rather tattered appearance, you're not just the average Imanity, are you?"

"Well, um, I wouldn't quite say that-"