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The sound of the door being opened. When I looked that way…. “Ise, are you resting properly?”
It was Buchou in white clothing! Buchou in a nurse costumeeeeee! She’s showing her legs that much! Ugh! “Gough!”
I got so excited that I coughed. I don’t know why but my chest was filled after seeing Buchou in a nurse’s costume. I think my pulse became faster as well…..
“………..Haahaa……, Bu..Buchou, that’s the best…… I’m in p..pain, but it’s making me excited…..”
Even though my body is getting worse, I was shedding tears of gratitude at Buchou’s appearance. Aaaah, like I thought, my perverted core still remains even though I’m sick. “H-Hey, Ise. Are you okay? You look like you are in pain. Maybe this costume failed? I wanted you to get better even by a bit, so we decided to do this together…..”
Buchou approaches me in her nurse costume and extends her hand towards my cheek. ……Aaaah, maybe I don’t mind dying today……
“Ise-san, are you okay?”
--! Asia’s voice. When I looked that way, there was…..! My eyes were glued to the goddess in white clothing. “D..Did something happen…..?”
Asia has a question mark above her head while tilting her head. …….For the innocent Asia to wear a nurse’s costume which is a symbol of purity. I was gazing at her with fascination because there isn’t any combination that surpasses this combo existing in this world. Asia in a nurse’s outfit. It’s not something which merely fits her! She is one of those types of girls who heals your heart! She has the ability to heal! Asia who has all those criteria is wearing a nurse’s outfit! Of course it will suit her! It’s not something you can express, but it simply suits her! I started feeling as if a goddess truly exists now! ……..I’m going to keep this image of her, along with the current Buchou, within the photo album inside me. This is the best……
“Guha! …….Bu..Buchou, and Asia…….it suits you both…… It’s the best….. You haven’t failed at all….. Just seeing this makes me happy that I am alive……”
I gave them a forced smile while pressing on my chest and gave them my gratitude. I even started to get a nosebleed. I don’t know whether I got this nosebleed because I got excited, or because of my sickness, but I understand this is a serious condition for me right now……
I smiled at both of them while shedding tears. “Ise! Hey! We only came to bring water and soup!”
“Ise-san, please don’t die!”
Both of them hold my hand….. I am being watched over by two beauties in nurse outfits…… I can’t ask for more….. “……..I leave my porno-mags to you. Seriously…..please dispose of them……and my DVD’s.......you can’t keep them as a memento of me, okay……?”
“What are you saying! Here, at least drink some water!”
“Ueeeen! Ise-san is…. !”
“Asia, don’t cry. You know this boy won’t die from something like this, right?”
I took some water and went to sleep after having some broth. ….....The next time I opened my eyes, it was already night. Around this time, the job of a Devil should be over. …….I ended up taking a day off. Even though I’m like this, I have customers as well, you know? Today Buchou and Asia aren’t in my bedroom. As I thought, it’s lonely. …….Huh, I feel some weight on me. It’s not from the fever. There is clearly something on my body. When I touched it, I felt something very soft. When I looked…..there was Koneko-chan, in a white costume, while having cat ears and a tail! “Suu….suu…”
She’s asleep and her breathing is gentle. ……..Hmm? Actually, my body is feeling warm. Perhaps she was using senjutsu to make my ki flow better? For quite some time, as well. ……..Koneko-chan. She must have healed my body, on top of finishing her job as a Devil……
This girl really cares about her comrades, huh. Even though she is usually a sharp tongued loli girl. I pat Koneko-chan’s head. “……..Nya. Please get….better quickly…..”
Koneko-chan says, in her sleep. Sob, my tears are flowing because of Koneko-chan, who cares deeply for her senior! Where did I catch my cold from? I’m not Xenovia, but was it because I didn’t pay enough attention to my health? “…….Maybe there was a source where I caught my flu.”
While I was muttering. “We think that it may be the virus which the salesman, who came to do some trading with Rias, had. You know how we sometimes call salesmen into the basement and do some shopping?”
Aaah, you sure do those kinds of things sometimes. Wait! Akeno-san was there and appeared to agree with my suspicion in a small voice! She was sitting on the chair next to the bed without me realising it……! As I thought, she is also wearing a nurse’s costume! On her legs she is wearing fishnet stockings, which are exposed under her small skirt……! Ooooooo……. Nurse costume and fishnet stockings…….! That’s the best combination there is! She has her legs crossed! Akeno-san! Please cross your legs again! Your thighs are so bright! Akeno-san, your erotic gesture is very bad for my body right now! But thank you! There isn’t any better pain than this, huh! …….Ugh, actually my pulse is racing…. “Ara ara. Are you okay? Koneko-chan and I are in charge of you from midnight, you know? So I will be giving you service until morning♪”
S…Service! I’m able to receive services from Akeno-san in a nurse’s outfit! Aaah, if I was healthy at times like this, then I could probably have made a naughty request…..
No, probably because I am sick, I was able to see everyone in nurse outfits. Akeno-san’s face gets closer. …….My heart is beating faster…..
Akeno-san whispers in my ear. “I will wipe your face now.”
Saying that Akeno-san raised the level of my pillow and then she raised my head. She starts to wipe my face with a wet towel. ……The wet towel feels good. ……But my eyes were glued to the phenomenon occurring right in front of me…..! Every time Akeno-san, who is bending forward, wipes my face…….her oppai are jiggling right in front of my eyeeees~…..! “How is it?”
Akeno-san asks me if she wiped my face correctly. But I’m not concerned about that right now……..I’m more focused on the breasts which are bouncing right in front of me! “……Y-Yes! To the r-right and the left……”
“Right? Left? So you want me to wipe your cheeks more then? Ara ara, you started to bleed from your nose….”
Akeno-san even wiped my nosebleed…… I sure had my eyes filled. Now I’m shedding tears of gratitude at the oppai which are bouncing in every direction……! Maybe becoming sick is the best thing ever! That’s what I thought; Akeno-san made a sensual smile and then says to me. “After Ise-kun gets better, maybe playing “doctor” would be a good thing.”
“D..Doctor you say……. ?”
“Yes, like this—”
I don’t know where she got it from, but Akeno-san took out a stethoscope. She then puts the stethoscope to her oppaaaaaai! BU! Seeing the stethoscope stick to her oppai, my nosebleed spurted out, very strongly. “A situation where I get examined by Doctor Ise….”
My brain was destroyed with her lustful voice….! That is one of those scenes which comes up in a naughty DVD……! Then I started to imagine a scenario in my mind! | text_13 |
[Oh, Himejima-san. Is there something wrong with you today?] [Doctor, my chest hurts so much…… I definitely must have come down with a very bad disease…..]
[Now, don’t say that. Let’s check you out using my stethoscope. Oppai….. Show me your breasts.] [Y…Yes. Please do.] [Hmm. Now, is it over here?] [Ann! T-That isn’t the place…. Geez, Doctor~]
[Hahahaha, I’m sorry about that!] …….I can’t. I started to breathe harder, even if I imagine an erotic situation. I should be resting, but why am I feeling more pain, just by imagining such classic erotic things….!? That’s because of the way Akeno-san is acting! Of course it would turn out like this! “Akeno…… What are you doing…..?”
The sudden voice of Buchou! When I looked, Buchou had come in, without me realising she was there! She looks really mad…… S..Scary…… She’s even covered in aura……
“Ara, Rias. You came. Rather than that, you have become very good at entering a room without making your presence felt, lately.”
“Of course. If I didn’t attain a skill like this, I have a feeling that Ise would've been eaten by you. I don’t know the reason behind it, but you also learned a technique which allows you not to be caught by Koneko’s senjutsu technique of searching, right?”
“Oh my, you say it as if I’m some kind of beast. So rude. It’s a simple thing for a maiden in love to make the impossible possible. …….But eating Ise-kun deliciously would definitely be dreamy.”
……….Both of them glare at each other with intensity. …….I feel a different kind of coldness piercing through my skin….. I really think the atmosphere in this room is the worst type there is….. It’s bad for my b…body……
“…….Koneko is sleeping, and the condition of Ise’s body is important. Let’s head to the rooftop, then.”
“Yes, deciding who is the better nurse tonight might be a good thing.”
Both of them, sparking with hostility against each other, left the room……
A bit later, I heard noises of lightning and something loud from the window……so I acted as if I didn’t hear anything. I sighed at the usual battle between the Onee-sama. Then there was someone else who entered the room….. It was the silver haired nurse, Rossweisse-san. “So you woke up? Did you receive your medicine from Rias-san and Akeno-san?”
I shook my head at her question. Confirming that, it seems like Rossweisse-san felt down. Rather than that, you also came wearing a nurse’s outfit so faithfully, huh Rossweisse-san. I’m quite moved. “That’s what I thought. When I went past them in the corridor, they were releasing very strong auras, so I thought it might have turned out like this.”
Saying that, she approaches me, takes medicine from a bag and gives it to me along with a cup of water. “Taking the medicine with an empty stomach isn’t recommended, so here you go.”
Rossweisse-san hands me several small pieces of solid food which look like biscuits. “It’s a Valhallan, nutrient-rich food. You can eat it simply and also get all the necessary nutrients with only this small portion. Normally it would be better to take proper food, but this will be the better for you right now.”
“T-Thank you very much.”
I said my thanks and then put the biscuit into my mouth. Ah, it isn’t that hard. It’s quite soft. And also sweet. “I think it will be easy to eat since I added a little bit of sugar.”
“You did all this for me?”
I asked and Rossweisse-san replies with a unpleasant face. “Everyone seems depressed if you don’t recover. The team’s mood maker should get better immediately.”
She says that to me strictly, but her cheeks are a bit red. ……..So Rossweisse-san is also worried about me. ………I really need to recover quickly. I don’t know how much of a mood maker I am but, for my comrades, I can’t stay like this any longer. “…………Senpai……..please get better…….”
I felt like I would heal with the words from Koneko-chan, who is sleeping right next to me. When I woke up in the morning, I didn’t see Koneko-chan. She must have woken up before me. …….Yup. Within just a night, I feel much better than when I was carried to the hospital. I feel I can go to the toilet on my own now, without a problem. My fever……has gone down quite a bit. Well, they say that the most crucial time is when your fever is recovering the most so I can’t let my guard down yet. When I was thinking of taking a nap, my room was entered. “Oh, Ise. You're awake?”
“Yahoo, Ise-kun! We brought your meal!”
The ones who entered were……Xenovia and Irina in nurse outfits. …….So the girls in our home are actually going to nurse me, wearing a nurse’s outfit, huh. “Does it suit me?”
Xenovia asks me while giving me a peace sign. “……Yeah, both you and Irina look good.”
Both of them did a high five, after hearing my reply. The two of you sure have high tension this morning….. Though, in exchange for being happy at seeing them in nurse outfits, it feels like my fever will worsen from being excited……
But since I want to save them wearing nurse outfits in my memory, I must see them wearing nurse outfits even if I have to force myself! Especially Irina, who is a reincarnated Angel, is actually an “Angel in white nurse’s clothing”! A real Angel being a nurse sure is good! I took a single deep breath. Xenovia and Irina brought a tray and put it on the stand which is next to my bed. …….There is an ominous-coloured soup and juice with the same colour……
D..Don’t tell me these two made this…….? When I looked at them timidly, both of them were looking at me with keen eyes! “Irina and I checked up on medicinal plants, that are said to be good for the body. We gathered as much as we could.”
“It has perfect marks for nutrients! It’s a soup and juice, that will make you recover immediately!”
…….What a bright smile. They must have made it with great effort. But, I haven’t seen either of you cooking before you know…….? I only feel uneasy about thiiiiiss! Rather, this soup! Something unknown is appearing in the soup! Is this a leg……? And it seems like there is an eyeball as well…… You must be joking, those aren't medicinal plants…..! This is something you are not allowed to see…… If this was a television programme, they would definitely be censoring this! I also wonder what kind of ingredients you need, to make juice like this with bursting noises……. Both of them definitely have ingredients that aren’t medicinal plants! “ “…………” ”
Both of them are looking at me worriedly! [As I thought, my cooking isn’t…….. So I can’t even do a single household chore after all……]
[I’m so worthless….. This makes me a failure as an Angel…… Michael-sama, please give divine punishment to me…..!] ……It feels like that is what’s going through their minds. ……Okay. Okay then! I just have to drink it, right!? I cannot decline it and betray their expectations! I made up my mind and put the spoon in the soup. Shuuuuu……. H-Hey……
The moment I put the spoon in, a mysterious gas was coming out from the soup……
Ugh! What is this! It’s getting in my eyes! My tears won’t stop! This is a hazardous substance! | text_13 |
This definitely isn’t something with perfect marks for nutrients! I swallowed and was just about to lift up the spoon…..
“I...Ise-senpai!”
The one who entered was Gasper in a nurse’s outfit! Even you wear nurse outfits at times like this!? W..Well, it does suit you……
“W-What’s wrong?”
When I asked, Gasper answers with a frightened voice. “A G…G…G…Guest is hereeee~! Senpai’s friend came here to see how you are doing, after finding out you got a cold~!”
What? Came to see me? My friend? Who is it? Is it my evil buddies, Matsuda and Motohama? Or is it Saji? I started to imagine my friends in my head, but dropped the spoon on the floor when I saw ‘the being’ which entered while saying “Nyo”. “Devil-san, I came to see you –nyo.”
Thick arms! Thick chest! There was a large man in a nurse’s outfit with an unbelievable amount of muscle! “Mil-tan! ?”
Yes, he(she?) is my regular customer from my job as a Devil! And her name is Mil-tan! A “girl born from a man” with overwhelming muscles who desires to become a mahou shoujo! Rip Rip Rip……
Look look look look! Mil-tan’s nurse outfit, which isn’t fitting her size, is screaming because of being pushed back by her muscles! Gasper led Mil-tan in and then ran to the corner of the room saying “I don’t want to die. I don’t want to die…….”, while his body is trembling. Xenovia and Irina are shocked at the entrance of Mil-tan. “…..Who is this guy? I feel unbelievable pressure coming from him….. I can tell that he is a famous warrior….. No, when I was at the Vatican, I think I saw a similar warrior when there was a plan to fight a certain Vampire tribe……”
“……He has an atmosphere I haven’t seen in the database in heaven as well…… He seems like he is a nurse who has been through many battles….. Ummm, he’s a human…..right?”
Both of them looked serious. You two are thinking too much about her! He’s just a hentai……in other words, a girl born from a man! You can say that he is the same type as Gasper, who is also a girl born from a man…..but Gasper himself has lost his will to fight after being taken out by Mil-tan’s ‘haki’…….. Seeing me, Mil-tan starts to shed many tears. “……..Devil-san certainly must have fallen sick because Mil-tan was calling you every night –nyo…….”
Somehow, he seemed to have a misunderstanding….. Mil-tan, even though he looks like that he has the heart of a maiden so it’s difficult if he gets a misunderstanding….. He seems to be shaking, but his muscles appear to be tensing, can you please stop!? Look! Even Xenovia and Irina got into their battle stances after sensing danger! “M..Mil-tan….. I’m okay. It’s just a fever. I will get better if I rest a bit. After that, lets watch some Milky DVDs once again and--”
“Devil-san!”
All the furniture in my room shook at the voice released by Mil-tan, and an unknown pressure pressed against me as well! When Mil-tan put her hand in her bag…. “I made a magical drink using the data collection from Milky –nyo.”
He gives me a bottle. Inside it is an ominous coloured liquid….. I started to feel my consciousness going far away. It would have been better if I just lost my consciousness right now……
From morning I drank poisons……I drank large amounts of drinks, that have "medicinal plants" in them. I, who have drunk outrageous things since morning, am laying down on the bed. ……..After that, I expelled many things from inside me, in the toilet……. Were there really any medicinal plants inside them? The soup and juice made by Xenovia and Irina, then on top of that a special drink made by Mil-tan. I want to praise myself for surviving after drinking those. Anyway, I didn’t want to eat anything for lunch. After drinking something like that, my stomach can’t take anything. I was killing time, watching TV by myself. I took a break from school today. I’m listed as being on sick leave. Checking on my condition, it was decided that I will take a break for three days. It seems like the other Devils at school, the Sitri group, were injected with a vaccine. I did go to school before falling ill after all. Being cautious about it, isn't a bad thing. ……..So everyone is at school, huh? Oh yeah, I received an email from the two idiots. [You're telling me an idiot can also get sick!? No, maybe you can fall ill if you are a big pervert!] [You aren’t possibly having a video marathon, by watching the treasured DVDs you have, are you!? Also return the DVD “The Legend of the Secret Bath Discovery IV: Welcome to the Spa for the Big-breasted!”, I let you borrow before.] Yeah. They sure are rude guys. When I recover, I’m gonna punch Matsuda and Motohama. Also, I won’t give that DVD back to you yet, Motohama! When I looked at my wrist watch, it was already time for club. Right about now, they should be eating snacks while having a laugh. So no Devil’s job for me today as well, huh. …….Since I have been working the whole time moving my body, it’s been a while since I rested like this. Something like this isn’t bad at times. However, I feel lonely. So I would rather stay with everyone instead. ……I should get better as soon as I can. As I thought that, there was a knock on the door. “Yes?”
When I respond, only one person entered the room. --! A single bishoujo enters my room. Her hair is long, and her body is slim. Though she has some curves. She is a girl who looks to be about the same age as me and who looks pure. The mole under her eye left an impression on me. Most of all, she was also wearing a nurse’s outfit. …….I’m familiar with this person. It became a hot topic in the clubroom when Azazel-sensei created an item not so long ago. “……..Are you Kiba?”
The bishoujo nods shyly at my question and says “Yes”. Yeah, the gender-changing ray gun that sensei created as a joke. If you get hit by that ray, your gender changes. If you are a guy, then you get changed into a girl. If you are a girl you get changed into a guy. It’s possible to transform for a bit. The clubroom became a disaster when Buchou and the other girls changed into handsome guys. Back then, I used the ray on Kiba as a joke and made him into a girl. I was really shocked when Kiba turned into the type of girl I like……
By the way, Gasper was also hit by the ray and his appearance didn’t change. It seemed like he lost something important as a guy. ……I pinched my cheek thinking this is a dream, but…….ouch. It isn’t a dream! I pointed my finger at him while my heart is racing. “Y-You, why did you return to that form again? More than that, why are you here? Why am I..I…I getting confused this much……?”
Of course I would become confused if this guy enters my room, while being a “bishoujo in a nurse outfit”! Why is this guy here at a time like this!? It should still be time for the club! Kiba says while wriggling. “…….The story about wearing a nurse’s outfit was becoming popular in the club. Then Sensei called me all of a sudden and….”
[How about you also meet Ise in a nurse’s outfit? | text_13 |
He was really interested in you when you became a girl, so maybe he would be happy, perhaps? To cheer him up, how about you do this as his friend?] Is what he said to him. What did he do?! Damn Sensei! ……W-Well, certainly this guy looks cute when he turns into a girl! Since he originally was a handsome guy, of course he will turn into a bishoujo! And he sent him like this on purpose! I’m happy, but I feel this wasn’t needed, but I also feel Kiba being a bishoujo isn’t a bad thing and….. I was filled with complicated feelings and Kiba asks me, with a red face. “…….D..Do I look good in it?”
……The nurse’s outfit certainly does look good on her! I could say that with my mouth and tell her, but it feels like I would lose if I actually do that! It really feels like I would lose if I admit it! I should act, since my heart is beating fast because of my flu. Let’s do that. If I don’t, it feels like something important inside me will break! ……Ugh, somehow I’m feeling dizzy. I urge Kiba to sit on the chair next to the bed. “…….Take a seat. First of all, tell me if anything changed at school today. You will also tell me what you guys talked about at the club as well, right?”
When I asked him roughly, he responds to me happily by looking at me and saying “Yeah!”. So this guy was also worried about me in his own way, huh? Well, he is my friend after all. When I was thinking about the friendship between us…. “Ah.”
Because of wearing heels he isn’t used to wearing, he trips on his legs and falls this way! Kiba falls onto my chest where I had my upper body up! “H-Hey, are you okay?”
When I looked into his face, the face of a bishoujo is right in front of me. “ “…………..” ”
We stare at each other for a while…..
“U…Umm…….”
Kiba gazes elsewhere and he seems to be enduring something while putting on a red face. Hmm? I was in wonder, but I feel a soft sensation in my hands…. When I looked…….my hands are touching Kiba’s breaaaaassssts! “Ah, sorry!”
I said sorry and moved my hands! …….The sensation of the oppai in my hands! There was no doubt that it was the same, as that of a girl! …….Kiba’s oppai was soft. “No no no no!”
I shook my head hard, and rejected what was in my mind just now! He's a guy! He’s a girl right now, but he’s usually a guy and he’s my comrade who is also my friend! Shit! Why is my heart beating this fast!? “……………”
Kiba, whose face is red, was holding his chest. Why are you reacting like that!? Can you please laugh it off with your usual handsome face by saying “Oh, my. Looks like I had my breast groped”! Does that ray also make the person’s heart into that of a maiden!? Please stop! At this rate, I will also start to develop a thing for ‘those’ kind of things as weeeeeeell! I’m already in pain with my fever, so please don’t make me have a new turning point in my life here! “……Ise-kun, I…..”
When Kiba was about to say something with soggy eyes…..
“Ise, we came back early because we were worried about you.”
Buchou and others have come home! “So we will make something good for your body--”
DROP
When Buchou saw the situation in my room, she drops her school bag silently while smiling. “Rias-oneesama, what’s wrong?”
Asia pops her head out from behind Buchou, with a puzzled expression. She then sees me on the bed and Kiba. “………….Hauuu, Ise-san and……..Kiba-san! ?”
Asia trembles while the lights in her eyes are turning on and off! After that, each of the girls become astonished at the situation in my room. After a pause they shout at once. “ “ “ “ “What is the meaning of this! ?” ” ” ” ”
I am cornered by the girls, but I tell them while protecting Kiba, who is panicking. “Umm, this is…..”
“I never thought Ise-kun and Yuuto-kun would develop a relationship like this without noticing it…….”
Akeno-san has a complicated expression. “No, that definitely isn’t the case here……”
“I….I came here by my own decision.”
Kiba also says. “…..Came here by his own decision. So their relationship has progressed that far already….”
Koneko-chan is thinking too far ahead! “Kiba-san is a man……and I’m a woman, yet……”
Asia's eyes are full of tears! Holding her shoulder, Xenovia tells her. “Asia, Ise might be trying to master a path we can’t possibly come to understand.”
“You are right, I think they call this the “Dual Blade”…… Aaaah, this is so corruptive and heretical!”
Irina was nodding her head a couple of times. No, don’t confirm it! “I..I should also become a girl to do things with Senpai….”
Please don’t, Gasper! Please don’t show me any more wrong ideas than this! Rossweisse-san hasn’t returned yet because she’s a teacher…….but this situation is very hard to endure! ……Ah, my heartbeat is getting fast and I started to get dizzy…… Did I perhaps get worse…..? Even so, I continued to give my excuses. At this rate I would end up living with them while they have the wrong idea! Absolutely not thaaaaaaat! “…….A..As I was saying, Kiba and I aren’t in that sort of relationship and……. Rather, Kiba was the one who was concerned about my well being and….. Cough, cough.”
……Oh yeah, today I only took in those poison like things, so I don’t have any stamina…..
……I think I’m getting hungry as well. I also expelled all the things I took in this morning, so there is nothing inside my stomach……
“……I understand that Azazel is the cause of all this, but it is also Yuuto’s fault. You should have told us. If this was the case, I wouldn’t have said no, you know?”
Buchou’s gentle words. “I’m deeply sorry. I was wondering if I could do something for the sick Ise-kun….”
Kiba was also reflecting on his action. …….This isn’t Kiba’s fault. …….Huh? My mind started to go far off…..
“Either way, we need Ise to recover or everyone won’t act like they usually do. Geez, you really are a popular--”
My consciousness disappeared as Buchou spoke. “When he’s feeling ill, this is the best thing for Ise. A miso soup with crushed ginger inside.”
I was drinking the miso soup mum brought to my room. “Aaaah….. It’s spreading around to every part of my body.”
Yeah, this is the thing. Since I was a kid, mum always made this when I fell ill. I don’t know how much of the Devil flu it will cure. But after having my body and heart warmed, my body feels lighter. A mysterious feeling of security. I think I wouldn’t feel like this if it wasn’t mum’s miso soup. The taste of a mother. I felt my heart was healed with it. Mum, I really thank you. After that, it seems like I lost consciousness for a bit. I regained consciousness right away, but I was in a weak condition due to an empty stomach. Then mum appeared and brought this miso soup. Everyone was looking at me seriously. “……Okaa-sama! Please teach me how to make that!”
Buchou approaches mum with a serious expression. Mum was in confusion, with her eyes opened wide. “Even if you ask me how I made it, it’s really simple you know? W-Well, I did alter it to my style a bit….”
“T-That is it! Okaa-san, please teach me the taste of the Hyoudou residence! For my future, I have to learn it!”
This time it’s Asia! | text_13 |
“Of course, I will be learning it as well.”
“……..Yes. Please teach me the hidden taste of the Hyoudou residence as well.”
Also Akeno-san and Koneko-chan! Even I don’t know the so-called taste. Is there even such a thing in this Hyoudou family? “So this will also be part of bridal training, I see. I’m good at cutting.”
“Yes, Xenovia should learn a bit of cooking. Oba-sama, will you also teach me as well please! ?”
Even Xenovia and Irina! Yeah, Xenovia should learn something a bit girlish. “Then we should learn it as well, Gasper-kun.”
“Yes! I will learn it and make cooking filled with love for Ise-senpai!”
Kiba! Gasper! What’s the point of you guys trying to raise my opinions of you!? “Ara ara. Seems like it turned into a serious situation. Anyway, shall we learn this miso soup first?”
“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “Yes!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
Mum went downstairs while taking Buchou and others with her. Leaving me behind, the cooking lesson of the Hyoudou residence began. …….This time it feels like there will be the same number of miso soups, as the number of them making it…… That will be very hard for me. After a bit, from the first floor…..
BON! DOKAN! GOOON…. I heard explosive sounds, which shouldn’t be heard in a kitchen, along with “Kyaa!” and “Waaah!” like screams. Can something like this happen just by making a soup!? Don’t tell me this is the hidden taste of the Hyoudou family!? Dinner time. There were different types of miso soup on the table. From tasty looking ones made by Buchou, Akeno-san and Asia, to those with an evil presence coming out made by Xenovia, Irina and Gasper. There are many varieties of them. Mum, so you really taught them how to make the miso soup!? Rather than a secret taste, it has colour and smells which shouldn’t be passed on! What kind of miso do you have to use for it to turn out like this……. There is too much freedom in the food of our family……. Even if I drink a tasty miso soup, it would be a negative thing for my stomach thanks to the “Dark miso soup”! “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “Please dig in!” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
Everyone says, with a smile. Yeah, I’m a fortunate guy. Everyone is worried about me after all. But if it continues like this until I get better, it feels like my body won’t last for real! So I had no other choice but to drink the miso soup thinking “Heal quickly! Heal quickly!” inside my head. Later that day, the gender-swap ray-gun was sealed. Well, having that will be a source of trouble, so it’s a natural thing…… however I think that changing the enemy that come to attack me, into girls using the ray-gun, might be a good thing! It is Autumn and a rare visitor has come to my house, on a day off. “H-How do you do.”
A pretty girl, with drill-like roll hair on both sides of her head, came to visit my house. I was surprised at the arrival of this visitor, whilst dealing with her at the entrance. Buchou, who is beside me, is also surprised. “How do you do, Ravel. Did something happen for you to come to this house?”
“Yes, Rias-sama. I’m very sorry for the sudden visit.”
Yes, this girl who just greeted Buchou is Ravel Phoenix, a High-class Devil and a daughter from the House of Phoenix. I see her at times when I go to the Underworld, but I never thought I would meet her in the human world; especially not at my house. Judging from Buchou’s attitude, it appears she didn’t receive any notification of this visit beforehand. It really is an unexpected visit. Ravel was wearing a cute-looking one-piece dress. After she wiggled her body shyly, she spoke as if she had made up her mind. “The truth is, I would like to consult you about my brother….”
When Buchou and I heard that, we looked at each other. This could be a bit complicated. The scene changes to the living room. It would be weird to talk to her at the entrance; the discussion might become a bit complicated after all. Akeno-san gave tea to Ravel. “About Raiser?”
When Buchou asks, Ravel nods. “Yes. I’m sure you have heard that my brother fell into depression after that incident…..”
During the first semester, we got involved in the matter of Buchou’s engagement. Due to the arranged marriage decided by their parents, Buchou and Ravel’s brother, Raiser Phoenix, were fiancés. Buchou, who wanted to marry because of love and not some arrangement, decided to break off their relationship by competing against Raiser in a Rating Game. A lot happened, and the marriage proposal was revoked. So Buchou’s engagement, is no more. ……..That story became quite a topic among the upper echelons of society in the Underworld, and it left quite a complicated impression on them. Since the important thing between the High-class Devils which has been passed on for generations was involved, it became a scandal for the pure Devils who take importance in their traditions. I was greatly involved in that incident. After all, I was the one who bashed up Raiser and took Buchou from the engagement party! Regarding that, I don’t regret my actions. Since Buchou who I like very much, didn’t want that, I risked my life to stop it. Even now I feel proud for having rescued Buchou……but to the house of Phoenix, I might be their sworn enemy…… I need to accept that fact. A weird tension rises between Buchou and Ravel. The revocation of the engagement has already been settled by their parents, who are the current heads. They should be able to talk normally; however the discussion is complicated as it’s about Raiser, who I beat up. Raiser and his family, the House of Phoenix, have the regeneration ability of the Phoenix, an immortal bird. I used the power sleeping within me…..the power of Sekiryuutei to defeat him. After that, Raiser became seriously depressed for losing to me and for losing Buchou. Even six months after the incident, that hasn’t changed. Along with tasting the first defeat in his whole life, women also left him. For a guy, there might not be anything more depressing than this. I was watching over their conversation with Asia and the others from the corner of the room. “Raiser huh. I have heard stories about him……”
“What kind of person is he?’
Xenovia and Irina never met him after all. “Umm, he’s from the house of Phoenix and…..”
Asia started explaining to the two of them. Oh yeah, that incident happened almost immediately after Asia joined us. “The world of High-class Devils sure is complicated. But I look up to the society of the nobles. …..I wonder if I can find a rich man.”
Rossweisse-san is up to something. “…..The little sister came all the way to visit the house belonging to the Gremory…. Maybe they really are having troubles with it.”
You are right, Koneko-chan. Maybe it really is like that. I don’t know how things got this way, but Ravel came here after many things happened, huh. Ravel is hiding her usual tsun-tsun attitude towards me. When I first met her, not only was she a tsun-tsun but she was a rich-girl with an uptight attitude. But today she’s quiet. Buchou speaks to break this silent atmosphere. | text_13 |
“So Raiser….hasn’t recovered since then.”
Ravel nods at Buchou’s words. It wouldn’t have been unusual for Ravel to say “It’s your fault!” in terms of the position we are in, but it doesn’t seem like she is going to say that. Well, that’s something I have been thinking every time I met her in the Underworld, but it seems like Ravel doesn’t blame us for it. Instead, she even told me that it’s a good lesson for her brother Raiser. Even though she said that, it’s an obvious thing to worry about your family. Ravel then says, after drinking her tea. “……..Naturally, it might be wrong for me to come here. But when I asked for opinions in different places, there were suggestions that I should consult with Rias-sama. Even treatments that have been tried, didn’t give any results……”
“With me? What do you mean?”
Ravel clearly answers Buchou’s question. “To fix my brother’s heart………my brother’s mentality, I received suggestions that…… 'Maybe it’s better to learn the thing called ‘guts’ that the servants of Rias-sama have? '”
All of us and Buchou made a dumb face for a moment when we heard the answer "guts", but soon there were a couple of laughs in the living room. Hahaha….....Guts huh. Certainly everyone in our group, including me, all have guts. Wait, why is everyone looking at me? Yeah yeah, I just move ahead with only guts! Under this lightened atmosphere, Ravel spits out all the things she kept within herself. “The fact is, my brother is pathetic! For him to stay depressed for six months after a single defeat…..! It seems like he’s afraid of Dragons you know? He hasn’t participated in a Rating Game since then and he’s been written about in a gossip magazine, where they wrote things however they wanted! He has trauma after being defeated by Ise-sama and he doesn’t talk about anything related to Dragons. I would understand if he holds a grudge instead. But he’s scared you know? If he’s a man, he should learn from his defeat and move on! He’s really pathetic, just pathetic!”
…….Everyone opened their eyes wide at her super machine-gun talk. She has so much stress huh. So is that guy Raiser in such a bad state? “…….Though, he’s still my brother.”
So deep in her heart, she’s actually very worried about him. Buchou, who is being consulted, must feel quite complicated. The first thing is, she won’t be able to decline it and Ravel didn’t come to push the responsibility on us; she came, purely because she is worried about her brother. ……..Yeah. As I thought, that’s the only way. I decided to say what was on my mind. “Leave it to me, Ravel. I will do something about it.”
Ravel and everyone else, looked at me. I continued while scratching my cheek. “W-Well, it’s something that I did, so I think I have to fix it as well. And you want ‘guts’ right? Leave it to me. If you say guts, then I’m your man. Even though I’m a Devil, I do things like living in the mountains and I’ve been through a lot of harsh things. I’m used to those kinds of things.”
“…….He’s an embodiment of guts both in a good and bad way.”
That’s exactly right, Koneko-chan! “Ise, this is my…”
It sounded like Buchou was going to say “I will do it”, so I stopped her with my hand. “It’s okay. I have a plan.”
It's not a bluff. I actually do have an idea. There was something which crossed my mind, that can put "guts" inside him and also train both his body and soul. Hahaha, since I’ve just been training, my mind has adapted to think like that. Not having any talents can be useful at times. When I looked at Ravel, she had a very bright expression, but she coughed after she realised it. “I..I..It can’t be helped then. I don’t mind asking Ise-sama. So please work hard for the High-class Devils. …….I…I will give my thanks in advance.”
Yeah yeah. I’ll do my best then. Buchou took a breath, then nodded her head. “I understand. We will start the strategy to make Raiser stand up again, by having Ise act as his therapist.”
Hence it was decided, that we will fix that Yakitori-bastard. “Haaa……….It’s huuuuuuuuuge~.”
I was overwhelmed by the big castle which stands right in front of my eyes. Right now we, "the Gremory Group + Irina", have come to visit the residence of the House of Phoenix. When we transferred to Gremory territory from the human world, we arrived here through a magic circle by doing many 'jumps'….. The castle is huge! Buchou’s house is also big but there is no comparison. I heard that they made lots of profit from the healing items “Phoenix Tears” and judging from this they sure have been making lots of money! The castle’s gate opens while making a heavy sound and all of us went inside. After we went past the garden of the castle, we arrived at the residential area where the people from the House of Phoenix live. In front of a gorgeous looking door, Ravel who is wearing a dress and several servants were waiting for us. “How do you do, welcome to the House of Phoenix.”
“How do you do, Ravel. If I remember, Raiser lives here right?”
Buchou asked her. I see, it appears Buchou came here when she was a child, so she’s familiar with the inside of the castle. “Yes, we can go straight to his room from here.”
With Ravel’s guidance we proceed inside, passing through the door. Oh, the ceiling is so high up! And the chandelier looks amazing! There are expensive looking statutes and paintings everywhere! It sure doesn’t lose to Buchou’s house. “If this isn’t Rias-sama. It has been a very long time. And it’s been a while since we last met, Sekiryuutei.”
A new voice. When I looked, a person I am familiar with was standing in front of some stairs. It’s the woman who has a half mask on her face, Isabela-san. She’s Raiser’s servant. “It’s been a while. Isabela-san.”
“I have heard many rumours. Even if I fight again seriously, I won’t be able to win.”
Didn’t she say the same thing before? This person is the only one among Raiser’s servants who has a good impression of me. “My master is over here. Please follow me.”
We followed Isabela-san up the stairs and progressed through the spacious building. “So what does Raiser…..-san usually do?”
I ask while we are walking. Isabela-san answers while making a sigh. “He hides himself in his room and he either does a virtual Rating Game, or he calls some commoners who are good at chess, all the way here, so he can have a chess match against them.”
So he’s a hikikomori. For that show off, good-looking guy to become a hikikomori. I really can’t imagine it. We walked for ten minutes. It’s huge. It’s too huge! I also thought the same thing at Buchou’s house, but the houses of High-class Devils are too huge! And the number of rooms is insane! I don’t even have the slightest confidence that I can find my way back, once I get lost in here! While I was thinking that, Isabela-san and Ravel stop in front of a door. It’s a huge door. A splendid looking relief of a fire bird is engraved on it. KNOCK KNOCK
Ravel knocks on the door. “Onii-sama, I have some guests for you.”
…….No response. Is he sleeping? | text_13 |
After thinking that, I heard a voice from inside. [……So it’s you Ravel. I don’t want to meet anyone today. I saw a bad dream….. I’m not in the mood to meet anyone.] Hearing that, Ravel made a sigh. Then she tells him. “-It’s Rias-sama.”
After a pause…… GASHAAAAN! The sound of something being dropped on the floor echoes within his room. [--! ……..Ri…..Rias……you say……?] He was really panicked. It must have been an unexpected guest for him. Buchou stood in front of the door and speaks to him. “Raiser. It’s me.”
[…..What do you want with me now, Rias? Did you come to laugh at me? Or did you come to tell me about your intimate relationship with the Sekiryuutei?] The tone of his voice is low. Rather, it sounds like he holds a grudge. “……Let’s talk for a bit. Let me see your face.”
After Buchou said that, we heard rough footsteps approaching this way and the door was opened violently. The one who came out was Raiser who had messy hair and untidy clothes. “What do you want to talk about, with the guy who you rejected……..?”
He had glassy eyes and there was anger within his speech; but his expression changes when he sees me. “Se, Se, Se, Sekiryuuteeeei!”
He points at me and shrieks. “H-Hey, hello.”
I smiled, and greeted him by putting my hand up. “…….Hi.”
Hii? “Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!”
Raiser screamed and ran into his room! Are you serious!? What’s going on!? He then shouted, after he ran into his expensive bed that has a canopy. “P…Please leeeeeeeave~! I don’t want to remember about back then! I don’t want it any more! I don’t want to experience a shabby feeling like that ever again~!”
……………. Everyone was obviously shocked, but also confused by Raiser’s attitude. ……..T..This is…. That guy who looked down on me with his high and mighty attitude got scared the moment he saw me and he hid himself inside the bed. “Raiser-sama~”
“It’s alright~”
Raiser’s servants, the twins with the chainsaws, were calming Raiser down. But Raiser just shook timidly inside his bed. “Raiser hasn’t lost in a proper fight since he was born.”
Buchou explains. Ravel also nods. “Yes. It seems like losing to Ise-sama, head on, left a deep scar in both his body and soul.”
“But, Raiser-san was also strong. If it’s now……I wonder which one of us is stronger?”
Kiba answers my question. “If it’s the current Ise-kun, then you will be comparable to Mr. Raiser Phoenix even at his full power. No, most likely you can beat him. In terms of spirit…the guts you have is superior to him. The pressure of taking on a Heavenly Dragon will drain their spirit and it will also hinder the traits of the immortal bird. Being immortal is the biggest factor for the power of the Phoenix, so having that hindered will give a big blow to him.”
Ho, if this guy says that, then it must be true. In regards to battle, Kiba calculates calmly after all. “…….Is it that scary to fight me?”
I ask Kiba once again, pointing at myself. Kiba nodded his head while making a bitter smile. “It’s scary enough with you being a legendary Dragon, but also we never know what you might do.”
Is that so? W-Well, even I’m also scared of the unknown factor which will cause something to happen as well. But taking on an immortal is also scary. It’s scary to see someone who will regenerate again once you beat them down. “Onii-sama. Since Rias-sama and her group came all the way here, please get out of the bed!”
Ravel works hard to take the blankets off him and make him leave his bed. “G..Go home! Please go hooooooome~!”
Is all Raiser shouted. “Umm, to begin with, let’s take Raiser-san outside by force.”
After that, we cooperated with Raiser’s servants and succeeded in pulling Raiser out of his room by force and into the garden of the castle. ……..Though it took some time to do that. I pack my things in the garden. Alright, with this I’m all set. “So what kind of plan is it?”
To Buchou’s question, I pointed at the sky. “He will be here soon.”
When I called him before, he said he will be here immediately. -Then a big shadow comes flying from far away. “Ah, here he is.”
There is a giant shadow above us! ZUUUUUUUUUUUN! The giant Dragon landed in the garden while causing the ground to shake violently. “It hasn’t been that long since we last met, all of you.”
The giant Dragon is……the former Dragon-King, Tannin! “Old man, thanks for coming.”
I gave my thanks, and Raiser screams. “Ta, Ta, Ta, T-T-T-T-T-T-T-Tannin! Ultimate-class Devil…… L-legendary Dragon!”
……Ah, so he can’t even see a Dragon, huh? He’s really scared huh….. Well, the old man IS a "Dragon" after all. The old man’s giant eyes grasps sight of Raiser. “Raiser Phoenix, huh. I’ve seen a couple of your Rating Game matches. I had my attention on you as a potential [King] in future games, but…… Judging from how you are right now, it seems like you have some problems.”
I gave a simple explanation to the old man. Even the old man just said "Pathetic". “Do you think you can do to him what you did with me? His family is saying they want him to get some guts.”
The old man made a big smile at my words. “I see. Guts huh. That sounds good. Are you saying you want to go to the mountains then?”
“Yeah. I think that would be good. I have already packed my stuff and his.”
“You are well prepared.”
“Rather, this is the only thing that came to mind. So that's how it is Buchou. I’m taking this person with me and I’m going to the mountains with the old man, to train.”
This is my plan. I will put aside all the simple stuff. I think we can train him by forcing him to go to the mountains and change his environment. I was also taken to the mountains by force during summer and was trained quite a lot…… Uuu, I’m getting a flashback of those harsh memories…. “Mountains are good. Yeah, it will somehow succeed.”
“It’s like a fantasy for a Dragon and phoenix to train in the mountains!”
Xenovia and Irina were saying such things. No, this is actually quite bothersome you know? But this is all for Buchou and Ravel. So I will take this guy to the mountain with me. “N..Nooooooooooooo!”
Raiser spreads his wings of fire and tries to escape, but—
GRAB! The old man quickly catches Raiser with a huge hand. “Don’t run. If you are a man, then prepare yourself.”
“Hiiiiiiiiiii~!”
If you look from the sides, he looks like a bird that is about to be eaten by a Dragon! “Buchou, Asia, I’m off then!”
I got on the old man’s back quickly, and gave my goodbyes to Buchou and Asia. Buchou then asks me while looking up at me. “Ise, can I really leave this to you?”
“Of course!”
“Please call me when you are in trouble.”
“Yes, Buchou!”
“Please don’t push yourself!”
“Okay, Asia!”
“I will also go with you!”
When I gave my farewells to my comrades, Ravel steps forward and declares with determination, that she would be going too. What, she wants to come with me!? But I feel bad taking a girl to the mountains with me. I was confused and Ravel tells me. “My brother….I want to fix him together with you!”
“-!”
She has determined eyes. | text_13 |
She must be really worried about her brother. “She has good eyes. Hyoudou Issei, it won’t be a problem if you protect her.”
The old man said with a lively smile. “Sure, okay then. Let’s go together, Ravel.”
Ravel's response to my words is lively and she happily says “Yes!”, then used her demonic-powers to change her clothes into something she can easily move in. She dressed like an adventurer and was wearing a safari jacket. “Ise, take care of Ravel as well.”
“Yes, Buchou!”
On the other hand, her brother was…..
“N..No! Why do I have to go to the mountain! ?”
Raiser was going crazy within the old man’s hand. ……For you to show such a pathetic attitude, when your sister just showed such courage……. “This is all for you. Discard your rich-boy attitude and let’s go to the mountain. Both your body and soul will be cleansed when you inhale some fresh air.”
He glared at me, rather than looking at me with fear. That seems more like him. “My servants! Save me! This is an order!”
Raiser demands help from his girls who are below him…..
“Raiser-sama, please endure it.”
“ “Go for it!” ”
They were just cheering him, while waving their hands. Seeing that, Raiser became so shocked that his eyes were about to pop out. “Y-You girls! You are all heartleeeeeeess!”
FLAP! Finally, the old man flies away from the garden. Ravel held onto me tightly. “Heeeeeeeelp!”
When I saw Raiser, I thought it was déjà vu of me back in Summer. Yeah. Being taken away by a Dragon sure is scary! Azazel-sensei thought of this plan first. As I thought, you are cruel! “Hyoudou Issei, if we are going to the mountains, then there is a good place. How about we go there?”
The old man gives me a suggestion. Hmm, where is that? “Where are we going?”
When I asked, the old man answers with a bit of a happy voice. “My territory.”
“Wow, amazing.”
I was astonished at the scene in front of me. There are many monsters like Dragons in front of me! The place the old man took me, Ravel, and Raiser was his territory, where there are many huge Dragons! There were big holes on various parts of the cliffs of a canyon and there were Dragons which exceeded 10 metres popping their heads out of them. Many Dragons were spreading their wings and flying within the valley. It appears many Dragons are living within this valley. Raiser, Ravel, and I were dropped on a section of cliff, where it was just possible for a person to stand. The spacious canyon is right in front of my eyes! For someone like me, who can’t fly by myself, it would be dangerous if I fell from here. The Dragons look at us from their nest holes as if they find us rare. Amazing, it feels like there are so many monsters here! I did hear that Dragons also live in the Underworld, but it’s my first time seeing their habitat. “This is the nest of the Dragons, where my people live. This area is only a section of our habitat, but you can say this is the borderline, that humanoid Devils like you guys will just be able to survive. Also these Dragon tribes are the ones which are able to communicate with others.”
The old man explains. “D…D…Dragons……”
Raiser, who is next to me, has a blue face after seeing the herds of Dragons in front of him. The traumatic experience he had must really have been great, huh……
“Tannin-sama.”
Along with the voice I never heard before, two Dragons appear in front of us. “Did you summon us?”
A blue-scaled Dragon and light blue-scaled Dragon appear in front of us. “Yes. Hyoudou Issei, these two are High-level Dragons that serve under me. I’m thinking of leaving Raiser Phoenix to these two.”
Saying that, the old man explains the situation to the two Dragons. “Roger that.”
“It’s seriously okay~.”
Both of them replied immediately. It seems like the blue-scaled Dragon replied quite light heartedly though……
“Raiser Phoenix.”
The old man said a single sentence after calling Raiser. “We are going to train both your body and soul near this Dragon canyon!”
“……Uuu, how can this happen….”
Raiser shook his head while covering his face with both his hands. Please be resolved. It’s nothing, even if you have a death-like experience you won’t die since you are immortal! While nodding my head…. “Hyoudou Issei, you should train as well. Go and run first.”
The old man even said that to me. I knew you would say that……. I also made up my mind and changed into mountain climbing gear that I prepared. “Hey, hey, you are too slow!”
“Uwaaaaaaaaaaah! It’s going to freeze! My fire is going to freeeeeeeze!”
BUUUUUN! On a snowy part of the mountain, the Yakitori-san was being chased by a Dragon. The light blue Dragon was breathing out ice from its mouth, as it was chasing Raiser who had also changed into mountain climbing gear. “Dammit!”
“Raiser-dono! The shout you have to say during this training is [Dragon]! Repeat after me, Dragon!”
“D-Dragon!”
I was running on the snowy mountain a bit away from him at the back. The place we were running around isn’t piled up with snow and it wasn’t so cold that we would be shaking. It’s daytime so it isn’t snowing violently. The light-blue Dragon is a High-level species called the "Blizzard Dragon". But, man~. Please look everyone. It looks like a tragedy from back here. After all, he only looks like an adventurer who is being chased by a large Dragon in the mountains. “Onii-sama! How can you make a fuss with something like this! ?”
Ravel, on top of the light-blue Dragon, was trying to put some spirit into Raiser from up high. The training started by doing some running first. It’s quite hard to run since I have to step onto the snow which I’m not familiar with. But it seems this will train my legs and hips a lot. It’s hard, but I was able to run thinking that this is all training. Above me is a blue-scaled Dragon. …….It’s flying up in the sky while playing around with a super-giant touch screen monitor and he’s singing with his nose. He sure is different to the light-blue Dragon in front of me. It might be prejudice, but seeing a big Dragon playing with a modern device sure does make my imagination crumble. While I was thinking such a thing, the blue Dragon above me spoke. “Sekiryuutei-dono, how is the rich boy from the House of Phoenix doing?”
“Eh? Ah, well, he seems to be having a hard time.”
“But it sure is crazy~. He really is weak. I thought rich boys who are High-class Devils were a bit more elegant, but they seem to be much weaker than I thought. It’s quite crazy.”
……..He sure speaks in a light manner. Why is he so flashy!? It seems like he’s an ace of the Dragon-tribe called "Sprite Dragon". Asia’s familiar, the small Dragon, is also part of this tribe. Will it also become a flashy Dragon like this in the future……? After running for an hour, we took a break and I was drinking some water. Next to me, Raiser was on the ground breathing heavily. “…….I’m going to die……”
His voice was weak. Hey, hey, even I can still run more. He sure doesn’t have any stamina. | text_13 |
“You know that you haven’t been running for that long?”
When I asked, he replies with an unpleasant voice. “S-Shut up! Doing training by living in the mountains is something barbarians do! That’s why reincarnated Devils know nothing!”
“What are you saying? Even Devils can become stronger by training, so there is no loss by doing this you know?”
“I’m a pure High-class Devil you know? High-class Devils have to live like a noble, by taking importance in our blood and our talent! My house is so great that I can take someone from the house of Gremory, who produced a Maou, as my fiancée! For me to do something so filthy like this……. !”
Ah, that sure is the attitude of a genuine rich boy. It’s still the first day you know? It’s still too early for you to be whining. Well, I was also troubled and scared at the beginning when I started living with a Dragon like this. Thus, the training in the mountains started. …..Looks like there is lots of trouble waiting ahead. On the third day since we started living in the mountains. Ravel appeared while bringing a basket of food. “H..Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!”
Far away, Raiser was screaming while running on the snowy mountains being chased by a Dragon. Do your best, Raiser. Ravel and I sat on a rock, jutting out of the snow and we started taking a break. “……..How is my brother doing?”
Ravel asks me worriedly. “Hmm, I’m not sure. But even though he’s complaining, he’s doing what he has to do. Even I was like that when being trained by old man Tannin, so I think he will manage after he gets used to it. The reason why he couldn’t stand up on his own two feet may be because he’s spoiled.”
“I see….. I’m a bit relieved.”
Hearing that, Ravel’s expression softened. “This pancake sure is good.”
I gave my feedback on the pancake I took out of the basket. “R..Really……? I received ingredients from the Dragon-san around here and there were ingredients that I didn’t have….. So I couldn’t bake it to my satisfaction…..”
“Yeah, why is there a need for me to lie about it? It really is good. Ravel sure is good at making cakes.”
The moment I put it in my mouth, the sweet taste spreads around, along with a good sensation from it. Hearing my feedback, she smiles with confidence by putting her hand on her mouth. “O…Of course! Ise-sama sure is lucky to be able to eat the pancake I made! I wish you taste it while being grateful to me!”
“Yeah yeah.”
“W-What’s with that response!? Geez! I woke up very early in the morning and……”
“Early in the morning?”
“N-No! I can make things like this in a short time! I just happened to wake up early today!”
This girl seems like she’s acting high with so much rich-girl quality, but there is a pure part deep inside her. “By the way Ravel…In terms of school in the human world, which year are you in?”
I asked something I wanted to ask her for a long time. It’s regarding her age. I thought it would be rude to ask her directly, so I ask her in terms of school years. “Then I will specially answer your question. In Japanese high school, I would be a first-year.”
“First-year!? Seriously!? You are my junior then!”
This is a surprise! So she’s a first-year! She’s the same as Koneko-chan and Gasper! Compared to Koneko-chan, she is better developed and in some areas, she has more growth than Asia who is a second-year….. I then looked at Ravel’s body a bit lecherously! No, no! A feeling of guilt was created inside me, after finding out that she is my junior! “Next time, I would like to wear Kuou Academy’s uniform.”
“O, try it. It will suit you.”
“Of course! I will definitely wear it! ……C…Can I also come and visit your home next time?”
“Sure. Come whenever you want.”
“Th-Then, I will come and visit without any hesitation! It’s also the duty of a High-class Devil to understand the living style of a commoner in the human world!”
I decided it by myself, but Buchou won’t get mad at me……..will she? But seeing Ravel’s reaction, there’s no way I can decline! Ravel then tells me. “Oh yes, tonight Rias-sama and the others will be coming to this mountain.”
“Buchou and the others?”
“Yes. It seems there is a good hot spring near here.”
Hot spring! So Buchou and the others will go to the hot springs, while coming to check us out huh……
“Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
Ah, that was Raiser’s scream. So he received an attack from the Dragon again, huh. With that, another day of training ended safely. That night. I was inside my sleeping bag, in the cave that we are using as our sleeping area and I couldn’t go to sleep. -Hot springs! Buchou and others will take a bath! ………Gufufu. My brain is turning into a paradise! Hot springs! Not just Buchou, but also Akeno-san and everyone else as well! So I get to see oppai dancing around on this mountain!? I held onto my sexual desire for three days and I’m now unable to control myself! You know that I’m at my delicate age right? If I don’t see oppai soon, then I won’t be able to remain normal! I came here thinking seriously about fixing Raiser, but after hearing the words "hot springs", my thoughts were changed into lecherous thoughts! Yeah, that’s right! This is how I am! This is me! -I have to go! To the hot springs! …….If that’s the case, I have to leave this cave without Raiser realising it. I glanced in Raiser's direction. I don’t know why, but he’s quiet. Since we came here, he’s been complaining and saying things like “How can a noble sleep in a cave!” and “Sleeping in a sleeping bag is the worst!”, but tonight he’s quiet. ……This is strange. I got out of my sleeping bag and checked on Raiser. -! What appeared from his sleeping bag is a fake face! It has a crappy drawing of a face on it! Shit! Don’t tell me he…..! Was he listening to my conversation with Ravel while he was running!? What ears! I totally forgot about it! --He's a perverted bastard who has made a harem! “Fuck! Buchou! Asia and Akeno-san! I won’t let you look at everyone's naked bodies!”
I was burning with rage. I got into Balance Breaker on the spot and I flew out of the cave while covered in red armour. That night on the mountain, where the snow falls silently, I had my Dragon wings spread and was chasing after Raiser at full speed. Bastard…….! Where did he go!? I already know the basic location of the hot springs, since I asked a Dragon I met as soon as I left the cave. Several minutes have passed since I started flying. Then something that looks like a fire swaying appears within my sight. -Wings of fire! Raiser is flying! I approached him immediately! He turns around as if he noticed me. “Chi! So I was caught!”
“Ah! The way you spoke! You reallyweretrying to peek into the hot springs!”
“What’s wrong with me taking peek!? If there are women going into hot springs, then it’s a man's duty to peek!”
“Is that something a noble should be doinnnnnnnnng! ?”
I won’t forgive him! This perverted Yakitoriiiiiii! I will protect the oppai of the girls in my group! I went at him to stop him! My charge was easily evaded! In an air battle, the Yakitori has the advantage! | text_13 |
“Your attack is sharper than it was in the past! But I just want to see Rias’s breasts! It’s not forgivable that you are the only one who can enjoy it!”
The bastard said some rubbish like that and released an enormous fire from his wings of flame! “Are you an idiot!? There’s no way I will let you see them! She’smyBuchou!”
I dodged the fire, and send my demonic powers at him! But that was also dodged! Both of us had the attacks we released hitting the mountains, and made the snow fall along with an explosive sound. “I’m her former fiancé! Do you think I can give up without seeing those huge oppai even once!? Stand in my position and think!”
I then started thinking for a moment……. Certainly, it might be hard to give up! But! That is that, and this is this! More than that, how lecherous are you to revive just because you want to see breasts!? You have high tension which is the total opposite of the time you were training! Why don’t you train with that enthusiasm! They said that he doesn’t have any guts, but he does! Something which doesn’t lose to me called “Perverted guts”! “And I also want to see the breasts of the Priestess of Thunder! They're also big, right! ?”
“Akeno-san’s oppai!? I’m not going to forgive you now! Now I’m pissed! Those huge oppai only belong to meeeeeeeee! !”
GOOOOOOOOOON! DOOOOON! DODOOOOOOOOON! The whirls of flames and the aura of a Dragon goes crazy on the mountain where snow is falling! Raiser and I were redoing that battle of the past in mid-air and we were approaching the hot spring little by little. After more than ten minutes had passed, since we started battling in mid-air. “Ze~haa~”
“Ze~haa~”
Raiser and I became tired. ……Since the opponent is immortal, he comes back up no matter how many times I beat him. He sure is persistent for a guy who was a hikikomori. ……I kind of know the reason why. He’s continuing to have a strong spirit, by thinking about erotic things. Do you want to see Buchou’s breasts that much!? Of course you do! I also want to look! There aren’t many magnificent breasts like that! I don’t want this guy to know that! “…….You sure have become quite strong. You can stay like that even in a mid-air battle which is an advantage for me. Man, you are indeed terrifying, Sekiryuutei!”
Raiser says it while puffing. I trained like crazy after that! So I won’t lose badly to you ever again! The regeneration of the opponent is scary, so I was also being persistent on beating him due to fear. Raiser’s regeneration has also gone down considerably. I think I can win if I drag him into a stamina match. It’s a bit far, but I can see lights from the snow mountain. Looks like we can’t do a noisy battle now. It seems like Buchou and the others will get out of the hot spring after being startled. I also want to peek after all! ……..Then I had an idea. The way to defeat this guy. I thought of it because he’s also a pervert and it will definitely work. “Ah, Buchou's raw oppai!”
I looked towards the hot springs. “Whaaaaaaaaaaaat! ?”
Raiser fell for the bait and looked that way. It’s a lie. ……He really fell for it. “Your guard's dowwwwwn!”
DOGAAAN! “Guwaaaaaaaah!”
I kicked Raiser on hismedulla oblongataand he was blown away……but! Aaaaaaaaah! He went flying towards the hot springs! I kicked him with too much force! I then flew in the direction he went. “……………..”
Raiser fell into the spa head first. His foot was coming up! It seems like he really is knocked out. I deactivated my armour and did a victory pose. Oh! I...I beat Raiser! …….W-Well, even if this guy was able to fight with perverted guts, he wasn’t in his best condition so I don’t know how much joy I can feel with this. I did realise that I am stronger than I was six months ago! More than that, I saved Buchou from him, again! ……..Huh? Didn’t I come to this mountain to fix Raiser? But I ended up beating him……. Y-Yeah! It can’t be helped since this was to protect Buchou! “…………I thought I heard a loud noise, so it was you Ise.”
A familiar voice. When I turned around, a fully-naked Buchou was there! I started to get a nosebleed after seeing her soft breasts! Yeah, those are my oppai! “Ara ara, Ise-kun?”
“Ise-san, you were also here?”
“To be expected from Ise. So you’ve come to peek at us.”
Akeno-san! Asia! Xenovia! It’s a raw oppai parade! I started to shed tears of joy at seeing the girls in my group naked. And…
“……Ise-sama? Onii-sama?”
Ravel’s voice!? When I looked…a fully-naked Ravel was standing there. So Ravel was also in the hot springs! …….She has quite the oppai, actually this is…….! I stared at her breasts while having a nosebleed. Ravel realised that and hid her breasts immediately, as her face went red! Then wings of fire appeared from her back! T-This is…..! “Ise-sama you ecchiiiiiiiiiii!”
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON! “Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
Having been shot with a massive fire from Ravel, Raiser and I ended up burning in the snow mountain! We somehow returned from the hot springs, where I was lying down all burned and Raiser was exhausted. I’m glad Raiser didn’t see Buchou and everyone’s oppai. That alone is a good result. Then Raiser says to me. “I will give up on Rias. So please let me see Rias’s oppai next time.”
“Fuck you! Yakitori bastard!”
As I thought, this guy is my enemy! Raiser and I started our second battle that day. After that, Raiser was cured quite a lot with this incident and it appears he overcame his fear of Dragons. It happens right after my mountain training with Raiser. On my way home from school, this is the first thing Azazel-sensei says after catching me. “Yo~, Ise! Don’t you want to move your body around, and I mean body! There's a good event coming up!”
He had a mischievous smile…. He’s up to something….. Even looking back at what happened in the past, when he had a smile like that, the majority of them were bad news. “I don’t want to. It’s something worthless again right? I’m making everyone wait, so I will be leaving--”
“Now, hold on! It’s a sports event! Don’t you want to participate in a sports event?”
Sensei asks while pulling my arm. “S…Sports event……you say?”
I looked at him dubiously and he pulls something out of his pocket. “Yeah, an event will be held among my organisation soon. So I want to call you in as a guest.”
The organisation……so the Grigori huh? And you will be doing sports for that event? And I’m the guest…… Does that mean he’s inviting me as the Oppai Dragon? “E...Even if you say that all of a sudden…”
“Remember how you said you wanted to meet Fallen Angel beauties? ……Hey Boss, there are some girls with huge oppai with us, you know……?”
Sensei shows me several photos. Wow! There are beautiful older women with black wings, who are doing seductive poses and wearing costumes! “F...For real!? W-What should I do….”
I received the photos and started staring at them! Oh man, everyone sure has nice bodies…. Holy, this girl over here has oppai which are too massive! But she still has nice curves on her hips! I can’t hold it…..! | text_13 |
If I participate in that so-called sports event, I wonder if he will introduce me to them? If that’s the case, I don’t mind signing this contract…. As I was about to receive the contract from him…. “Mgh! Azazel! I have told you! Ise-kun belongs to our side!”
A crimson-haired man came out from the shadows! Uwaa! S...Sirzechs-sama!? Why is he in a place like this!? I was perplexed by his sudden appearance, but Sensei made a noise with his tongue! “Chi! Looks like the Maou-sama came! Fuhahahahahaha! Farewell!”
Sensei leaves the scene immediately after saying a phrase that sounded villainous! Sirzechs-sama put his hand on my shoulder and breathed out. “……..He sure is a man I can’t take my eyes off. My brother was almost going to turn into a participant for the Fallen Angels.”
…….I-I don’t get it! Why did Sirzechs-sama come here and why did Sensei run? Does it have something to do with the sports event of the Grigori? I questioned Sirzechs-sama. “U...Umm, Sirzechs-sama. W…What’s going on?”
“Yes, I will explain it to you, once Rias' entire group assembles.”
The Maou-sama suddenly showed up in the human world. It was decided that he will come to my house along with Buchou and the others, who we met up with. [A sports day among the Three-Great-Powers!?] In a guest room of the Hyoudou residence, the Rias Gremory Group, including myself, exclaimed. Sirzechs-sama, who just explained the details, drinks his tea and then nods. “Yes. To be on friendlier terms with the other members of the Three Great Powers, it was decided that we will use sports to achieve greater cohesion. So we will be having a sports event, or in other words an athletics day.”
So we are doing an athletics day as a gathering for the Three Great Powers…… Oh, so is this the athletics day which Sensei was talking about earlier? But why did Sensei lie, calling it an event for the Fallen Angels, then run away from Sirzechs-sama? “Ah, I was told about the athletics day earlier, from Heaven.”
Irina who is a reincarnated Angel says while putting her hand up. Oh yeah, Irina is part of Heaven after all. Of course she will be informed about events like this. Sirzechs-sama continues while smiling. “Of course, I want all of you to take part as participants for the Devils. This is an important exchange of culture. So I really wish for the cooperation of Rias Gremory’s group. Having Ise-kun at the top as the Oppai Dragon, all of you are popular in the Underworld.”
Hearing that, everyone seemed to have a good impression of it so they were saying “Athletics day, huh?” and “Seems interesting”. I don’t think that things like this are bad. It’s good to have interaction between the Three Great Powers. Since it’s been about terrorists targeting the Underworld and Heaven lately, it certainly seems that having this event between the members of the alliance will lead to an improvement in the relations between them. But there is one thing I don’t get. I put my hand up and ask Sirzechs-sama. “U...Umm, what was the reason Sensei was asking me to join him?”
Sirzechs-sama tells me while laughing. “……Most likely, he was trying to lure you to their side and make you take part as a participant for the Fallen Angels. Your popularity and Sacred Gear seem like they will give influence to the activities after all. …….Geez, that Governor sure acts fast at strange points. Grayfia told me that something might happen, so I came to check on you on my day off. And she was right.”
I…Is that right? So I was almost put down as a participant for the Fallen Angels! ……Nggh, he sure is a sneaky Governor at these kinds of things! But I sure wanted to meet those erotic women! “……..You were imagining something lecherous just now weren’t you?”
Koneko-chan who is on my lap started to pinch my cheek. …….It hurts, Koneko-chan. Then Buchou got up and told Sirzechs-sama. “I understand, Onii-sama. If you are alright with having us, then we will happily accept and participate!”
With that, it was decided that we, the Gremory Group, will be participating in the athletics day for the Devils and will compete with the Angels and Fallen Angels! Since we don’t have that much interaction with the Angels and Fallen Angels, I’m looking forward to the event! BANG! BANG! BANG! The fireworks for the athletics day were fired. We, the Gremory Group, have come to the stadium where the event for the Three Great Powers will be held! The place we will be using is the same game field used for Rating Games, so it’s quite spacious. Wow! Just like Irina, there are Angels with white wings and a ring above their heads; there are also Fallen Angels with black wings! Of course there are many Devils here, but since we don’t meet Angels and Fallen-Angels that often, it feels new and I’m getting nervous! Everyone is wearing a jersey. The Angels are white, the fallen angels are black, and the Devils are red. That’s why we are also wearing red jerseys. Since Sensei is the representative of the Fallen Angels and Irina is a participant for the Angels, they are not here. So just for today, we are enemies. “Ah, that’s the Oppai Dragon. Switch Princess is so cute~.”
“That’s the Sekiryuutei and Princess Rias.”
“Hellcat-chan. I’m getting so turned on!”
Just walking a bit makes us get attention from different people positively. ……It appears that we are well recognised by those among the Three Great Powers. This is also thanks to the tokusatsu programme,Chichiryuutei Oppai Dragon, huh? I found Irina! She’s talking to a person with golden wings and a noble atmosphere……but if I remember correctly that Angel-sama is……. Irina realises and she approaches us with the man while waving her hand at me. “Ah, Rias-san, Ise-kun and everyone! You all came!”
The man smiles at us. “It’s been so long, everyone. It is I, the chief Angel Michael. The last time we met was the negotiations between the Three Great Powers.”
Yes! It is Michael-san who currently stands at the top of Heaven! Wow, I’m seeing the legendary Angel-sama once again! He looks so divine; it feels as though he will give us a large amount of damage just by looking at him! “S-Same to you too and I’m sorry for greeting you so late! Hello!”
“It’s been so long, Michael-sama. Thank you for taking care of us back then.”
“ “ “ “ “ “Hello.” ” ” ” ” ”
Buchou, everyone, and I greet him at the same time. Oh man, greeting the person at the top of Heaven sure makes me nervous! “I’m so fortunate that I get to meettheMichael-sama! I’m so glad I joined the Gremory Group!”
Rossweisse-san who is meeting Michael-san for the first time is deeply moved. “Yes, let's play fair and square, and enjoy ourselves today.”
There isn’t even a slight sense of evil intent in his expression, he looks so bright. So this is the smile of the top Seraph….! It's as if we are being blessed by him! “Michael-sama~. The opening ceremony is about to start~.”
A sudden voice, when I looked in that direction…a gentle looking Angel Onee-san with curly blonde hair approaches us! | text_13 |
It’s an Angel-sama with lots of wings growing from her back! Uoooooooo! She’s a super-beautiful Onee-san! Her figure is super excellent! And her oppai are huge! It’s great that she has huge oppai while she’s an Angel and she looks so divine! Michael-san put his hand on his chin, it's as though he completely forgot about it. “Oh, is that so? Time sure does fly quickly only by greeting other leaders. Oh, I still haven’t introduced her yet. The one over here is also one of the Four Great Seraphs, like me and--”
“How do you do? I am one of the Four Great Seraphs and my name is Gabriel.”
The beautiful Onee-san introduced herself, while smiling at us! She looks so gentle and her smile is top notch! She’s one of the Four Great Seraphs! Woooow! “She is the most beautiful and also the strongest woman in Heaven,theGabriel-sama! She happens to be very popular in the Underworld as well!”
Irina explains to us with pride and enthusiasm. Hmm, so she’s also popular in the Underworld, huh? Well, if she’s this beautiful, then of course she will be popular. “Not only Michael-sama, but Gabriel-sama is also here….”
“Yeah, it really is a magnificent day today……”
Asia and Xenovia had their eyes sparkling with light and they had an expression of being really hyped, while holding their hands together. For the two of them, who were related to the Church, both Michael-san and Gabriel-san must have been existences that were far from their reach, living high up in the sky. W-Well, they reallyarepeople that are actually living above the sky……
“…….The one who Serafall Leviathan-sama secretly views as her rival is Gabriel-sama.”
Buchou whispers in my ear. For real!? So Leviathan-sama sees her as her enemy huh. “If it isn’t Ise. Oh, and Michael is also here.”
Azazel-sensei in a black jersey comes over, while bringing a man with good build. “Oh, if it isn’t Azazel. It’s been so long. You look energetic, as always.”
“I will say that should be my line.”
Oh, Sensei and Michael-san are shaking hands while smiling, but they are releasing intense pressure to the surroundings…. The space between them started to get distorted with their intense pressure. Please don’t start a fight between the last bosses in a place like this! It feels like this field will get blown away easily! More like the clashes between the organisations' has already begun! “…..A…..Akeno.”
“…………..”
There is a weird vibe between Barakiel-san and Akeno-san…… From their stand points, the father is a leader of the Fallen Angels while the daughter is on the Devils' side, so it means they would be competing against each other in the activities. They had some issues before, but that should have been dealt with in a prior incident…..
LOOKS AWAY
Akeno-san looks away without saying a word. Barakiel-san, who saw that, appears to be in deep shock and has his mouth wide open. Akeno-san made a naughty face while smiling and sticking her tongue out, so only we could see it. Ah, so she’s just teasing her father. I’m relieved that both father and daughter are getting along well. [To all the participants from each faction, the opening ceremony will commence at the centre of the grounds, so please gather. I repeat, will the--]
Oh, it’s the announcement. The opening ceremony for the sports activities is going to start now. All participants from each faction gathered in the centre of the field. We are split into three teams of Angels, Fallen-Angels, and Devils; we were lined up in the line for the Devils. [Umm, I hereby declare and promise that I will compete against others fairly and will follow the spirit of sportsmanship.] The person representing all the participants gave an oath and the opening ceremony was about to end. If I remember correctly, they are following the sports events of the Japanese system, so each of the programmes are adjusted into similar procedures. …….Hmm, looking through the booklet, it sure does have Japanese activities, such as “Item-borrowing runs” and “Bread-eat and runs”……
I’m finding it a bit weird and am tilting my head, so Kiba explains. “They are doing these activities because they found the activities of Japanese sports events interesting. Remember how there was a sports festival at Kuou Academy? People affiliated with the alliance were secretly there. Apparently they had lots of fun watching it.”
Hmm, so there were people related with the Three-Great-Powers there huh. The opening ceremony finished and we moved to the cheering seats for the respective teams. The activities that I will be participating in solely by myself are the “Obstacle race” and “Item-borrowing runs”. They are also asking me to participate in the in the “Team relay”, you know? Sirzechs-sama told me that he wants me to participate and said I can even use Balance-Breaker. The ones I’m participating in as a team are the “Ball-toss game” and the “Cavalry battle”. On my way towards our seating area, I went past the Fallen Angel team and…. Azazel-sensei in a black jersey gave a strong speech to his Fallen-Angel teams. “Listen, all of you. This is a war also known as the exchange programme. So I won’t complain even if you guys go nuts. Even if we formed an alliance, you guys must have so much stuff you wanted to tell the Angels and Devils; Such as, the items in Heaven are too expensive and those equal trades that Devils follow are frickin' noisy and so on. You must be keeping so much stress within you, so go as crazy as you want today. I will allow it!”
[OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!] …….Along with energetic shouts, I also heard some anguished roars! I mean the fallen Angels have their eyes glowing very mysteriously! So do they have so much stuff inside them that they want to express to the Angels and Devils? The Angel team, in white jerseys are gathered next to the Fallen Angel's team. “Hahaha, the Fallen Angels sure are energetic.”
There were some negative responses from the Angels who were watching the Fallen Angels' team talk. “We might become “fallen” if we were to go along with their flow……!”
“It will be over if we “fall” even once, so I hope the Fallen Angels and Devils understand that…...!”
From the sounds of it, the Angels also have things they want to say to the Fallen Angels…..
“Listen well, everyone.”
Michael-san was emitting a dangerous golden-aura from his body while smiling. “It’s our usual teaching. Give divine punishment to the heretics. We have a duty to follow the job of the now-deceased God. Give them “Lights”.”
[Sir! Give them their judgment!] Didn’t all of you just say li…lights and…judgment…..? It’s too scary! Isn’t this sports event turning into a representative War between the factions now……? Since the Devils gathered around Sirzechs-sama, we went there as well. “Ara, Sona. I finally found you.”
“Rias, let's do our best today.”
We encountered Sona-kaichou. Oh yeah, Sona-kaichou is also the next heiress of the House of Sitri who are High-class Devils. So it won’t be weird if they were called here. | text_13 |
They did say that those from famous households are participating. It seems like Buchou knew that Sona-kaichou was participating. Ah, found Saji! He also recognises me and comes to talk. “Let’s both work hard for the Devils today, Hyoudou.”
“Yeah, let's do our best.”
During our conversation, Sirzechs-sama's speech began. “From appearances, Heaven and the Grigori are all full of energy. We also have to do our best so we don’t lose. Even if these are activities to improve our relations, it will be rude to hold back. So go all out.”
Sirzechs-sama had a refreshing smile. B-But we have to go all out, huh…. [ARMAGEDDON!!] All the Devils shout at once! Why is the shout “Armageddon”!? It sounds really dangerous! After hearing Sirzechs-sama’s speech, all of the Devils became very enthusiastic…. ……But I realised that I was thrown into a dangerous position even though the Maou has the most peaceful smile. ……I have a bad feeling about this……. That’s what I thought, but the sports day started smoothly. “Maybe something will act as the catalyst for a War…. ?”, that’s what I thought at first while being scared, but now I can give cheers to the Devils without any worries. We were cheering for the Devils who are running in the grounds. A mat was put down in our cheering area, where we are resting. My comrades who will be participating in the activities are either warming up or relaxing their bodies. I also started to stretch my body with Kiba. By the way, Asia isn’t here. Asia who has the power to heal is on standby, at her personal tent, to heal any injuries that occur. [Go~ Go~ D-E-V-I-L-S☆]
The one who is doing a cheering performance at the front is the Maou, Serafall Leviathan. She was cheering for the Devils dressed as a magical girl, while her assistants are dancing behind her. Now, it’s about time for the “Obstacle race” which I will be participating in. [Will those who will be participating in the Obstacle race, gather in the allocated area please.] I just heard the announcement that was made. “Alright, I'm off then.”
I tell everyone. “Yes, do your best.”
“I will be cheering for you.”
After being encouraged by Buchou and Akeno-san, the Two Great Onee-samas, I walked towards the allocated location. ○Obstacle Race
I lined up along with all the other participants. Hold on……I’m in the first row! So I will be one of the first ones running huh….. I’m feeling insecure. [We will now be commencing the Obstacle race!] Oh, so it’s finally starting. I made the stance to run. [On your marks, get set………BANG!] I ran just after hearing the bang! It seems like I did well with my starting dash! There are two people from each faction, in total six people are running towards the finish line! The obstacles were fairly simple. We had to cross a balance beam, go under a net, and kick certain kinds of balls. We progressed normally and finally reached the last obstacle…. “Gyaooooooooooooooooooon!”
“Kyueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!”
“Gowangowan!”
What appeared, while making such dangerous cries, were:…….a nine-headed enormous snake, a monstrous dog with three heads and an ominous bird which is spreading its wings! What is that!? Is it some kind of monster trade fair!? I am so shocked, that my eyes pop out! When I looked, the other participants were stunned! Me included! Wait, that three-headed dog! Wasn’t that the hell dog called Cerberus!? I remember very well since I’ve fought it before! [For the last obstacle we positioned each of the monsters☆: A serpent with deadly poison that can kill Angels and Devils with ease, Hydra! The gate dog of hell, Cerberus! And the ominous bird, Ziz, is also present! So please try to break through the monsters!] "We positioned each of the monsters☆" my aaaaaaaaaassss! “Oh, if it isn’t Hyoudou Issei.”
One of the monsters talks to me. I thought "I don’t have any acquaintance with a monster", but it was a giant Dragon…. It was the former Dragon King, old man Tannin! “O..Old man! Why are you here?”
The old man answers my question while scratching his head. “Well, I was asked to help in the sports day for the Three Great Powers…….but it seems they wanted me to do this role.”
You mean to act as a monster!? C..Certainly a Dragon is a monster….but what kind of obstacle is there to make the old man, who is a former Dragon King and an Ultimate-class Devil, become the last obstacle!? “Gyaaaaa!”
“Uwaaaaa!”
“Help meeee!”
There are cries! When I looked, there is a Fallen Angel who is tangled by the serpent, an Angel who is being taken somewhere by the ominous bird! And there is a Devil who has been swallowed by Cerberus, head first! They are all in a serious situation! [Ooooh! Looks like all the participants are playing cheerfully with the monsters! It sure is a peaceful view!] Shut up! It ain’t fun! No matter how you look at it, all the participants are being drawn to their doom! “Alright, you come at me as well!”
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON! Receiving a huge fire breath which has the same shock as a comet, I get wrapped in an explosion and blown up into the air…..
○Item-Borrowing Race
I was already battered when I returned to my seat, after being healed by Asia……
Somehow, I was able to get first place, but it’s not like I beat the old man; I crossed the finishing line by running away from him….. Even after that, it turned into an outrageous activity due to the participants continuing to retire. [………….] It seems that each side was under the pressure of being nervous, as well. All the teams became bloodthirsty after the obstacle race and all participants have sharper eyes now. Rather, they are filled with fighting spirit, after the encounter with the monsters. I’m positive this will turn into a storm……
[Will those participating in the item-borrowing run gather in the allocated location--]
Oh, it’s the announcement for the item-borrowing run. “Alright then, I'm off again.”
“…….Please do your best.”
“Ise-senpai, please win~!”
Receiving encouragement from my adorable juniors, Koneko-chan and Gasper, I head towards the so-called location which will become a battlefield. Please make it a peaceful competition this time. I lined up and waited for my turn. It became my turn; I stood at the starting line and readied myself to dash. [On your marks, get set…….BANG!] Hell yeah! I succeed in my starting dash! I went ahead marvellously and picked up an envelope. “Who the heck is Yakitori-sensei! ?”
“Which one of you is the Tasogareiro no Utatsukai here! ?”
It looks as though the criteria of other participants is very hard. Now, what about mine? I opened the envelope and read what was written on the paper. “…………………..”
My brain stopped for a moment when I checked what was written. It simply says [Siscon]. I gulped and then headed towards the VIP seats, looking for a certain someone! “Sirzechs-sama! Please come with me!”
“Mu! So I’m the item! Okay, I got it!”
I ran towards the goal while holding hands with Sirzechs-sama! [The participant from the Devil team got first place!] Yeah, I got first place again! | text_13 |
I did the victory pose and Sirzechs-sama asks me with a lively face. “By the way, Ise-kun. What was the item you needed to borrow? [Maou]? [A person with crimson-hair]? Or maybe it’s [Onii-san]? Oh my, I’m feeling embarrassed.”
“……….W-Well, that’s basically it.”
I answered him while looking to the side. “Hahahaha, I feel honoured.”
Sirzechs-sama seems very happy! I can’t tell him! There is no way I can tell him! There is no way I can tell him that [Siscon] was written! Serafall-sama also would have been fine, but I ended up asking Sirzechs-sama! That’s because…… heisa siscon! He adores Rias-buchou after all! But there is no way I can tell him that! I decided, I will take this paper to my grave with me. ○Ball-toss Game
This time it is the ball-toss game where it requires all the participants from each team to participate. There is a basket placed on a very long rod and we throw balls, with our team’s colour, into it. All participants were on stand by, waiting for the start. [Now the ball-toss game which has all the Angels, Devils and Fallen Angels will begin!] I picked up many balls from the ground at the same time the signal was given and I threw them into the basket! I started picking them up, together with Buchou and when I was about to throw them again…. “Throw the lights towards those deeeeeevils!”
CHUDOOOOON! “These are our grudges from the past!”
DOOOOOOOON! “It’s Armageddon, god damn iiiiiit!”
“You want us to play the flute of Gjallarhorn, huh? !”
DODODODOOOOOOOOOOON! The sound of explosions can be heard everywhere and instead of the ball game, a battle started! What are all of you doing!? Instead of throwing the balls meant for the basket, the Angels and Fallen Angels are throwing balls of light at the Devils! The Devils retaliate by using their demonic powers! The Fallen Angels even started to sneakily attack the Angels! [Will the Angels and Fallen Angels please stop throwing lights at the Devils! They'll perish! Hey, you! Don’t start throwing spears of light as if you are doing a javelin throw! That is a totally different activity! And can the Devils also stop attacking! Are you guys idiots!? Are all of you actually daft!?] From the sound of it, the announcer has lost their wits! It’s turning into an outrageous situation! “This is fun, isn’t it Ise!”
Buchou’s really into it! I was in shock and two leaders appear before my eyes. “Yo, Michael. This is your end for meeting me here.”
“Fufufu, today you have the same eyes from a certain War. It’s only filled with evil.”
It’s Azazel-sensei and Michael-san! They are in front of each other and glaring as well! They look like they are about to explode! “Yeah, it makes me remember about the past. You…..how dare you! Announcing the report I wrote, when I was in Heaven, in front of everyone!”
Sensei says while throwing a ball at Michael-san! Sensei, that ball isn’t meant to be used for throwing at the Angels; it’s something you throw into the basket! Michael-san dodges it, and made a provoking smile. “Oh, you are talking aboutthat. It’s the compilation of your data reports, correct? Not only did it have a long title and explanation which was written as 'The compilation report of the Ultimate Sacred Gear that I thought of', you also included your own illustrations of it. I do think you have a wonderful talent. So I ended up passing it to everyone in the form of a leaflet during the War. I really wanted everyone to see it. I think the name of it was [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade], correct? That was an excellent idea.”
Hearing that, Sensei's face turned red and he started throwing more balls! “Shut up! Because of that, I had the frickin' leaders of my group call me [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade Governor] for a while you know!? They were saying, 'Hey Azazel, can you send the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade] as the secret weapon?' and 'You are going to eliminate the enemies using the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade] now, right?' and also 'Azazel-san, where is your dinner knife, also known as the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade]? ', god damn iiiiiit!”
“Hahaha, that was rude of me!”
Dodging the balls thrown by Sensei, Michael-san also threw a ball! …….Somehow it seems he has had a huge grudge and a lot of pain, for a long time. So there was also a time when Sensei was young, huh?…….. But both of them looked like they are enjoying it. Then Akeno-san was confronting Barakiel-san! “A…Akeno……”
Towards Barakiel-san who didn’t know what he should do, Akeno-san tells him, while holding her hands together, with tear filled eyes. “……Tou-sama! Please help us!”
That was such a sad-looking, cute expression! Barakiel-san, who heard that………. “….Uu...uooooo!”
He took hold of many red balls, belonging to the Devils team, and threw them to the basket while shouting! Sensei becomes shocked seeing that! “Barakiel!? H-Hey! What have you done! Throw the black balls!”
“I’m sorry Azazel! My daughter…! Akeno….! This is all for the only daughter I haaaaaaave!”
Barakiel-san brushed off the Governor’s words and he started working hard for his daughter! “Ufufu!”
Akeno-san herself, was throwing the balls together with her father happily. It must be Akeno-san’s prank, but it seems she’s enjoying the fact that she is participating in the activity with her father. “…….The Three Great Powers appear to be getting carried away.”
Rossweisse-san says while sighing. Yes, this is truly troublesome. ○Cavalry Battle
The next activity was also a team match, a cavalry battle. Some participants formed a group to become the "horse" and another participant, the "rider" goes on top. The tension of everyone within the Three Great Powers became weird and now it has turned into a battlefield, with hostility and killing intent everywhere. We made two teams: Buchou who is a rider, with Akeno-san carrying Buchou, while Rossweisse-san and Koneko-chan are supporting them from the rear and me who is a rider, with Kiba carrying me, while Gasper and Xenovia are supporting us from the rear. [We will now start the cavalry battle!] Along with the signal from the announcer, all the riders go forward towards the battlefield! “Oryaaaaaaah! I will make it a catastrophe! Die, Angels!”
“Don’t look down on angeeeels! We will give you the Last Judgement!”
“Angels and Fallen Angels, perish!”
Everyone is fighting while using powers of light and demonic powers!? This is a War! This is supposed to be an activity where you can win by taking the hat from the rider, you know!? “Reincarnated Angels, make a formation! We can unleash our power when we have the right cards! Formation Full House!”
“Like hell we would allow that! This is an all out battle between reincarnated Devils and reincarnated Angels!”
“Reincarnated this, and reincarnated that! All of you increased your numbers like that! Why don’t a few of the Angels “fall” down to us, huh! ?”
………Uwaa, it really is turning into a War! | text_13 |
Balls of light, spears of light, fire and lightning, created from demonic powers, are being thrown around everywhere! “Hmph! I won’t lose to Angels and Fallen Angels!”
The one who is blasting away several Angels and Fallen Angels is….the next heir of the House of Great King, Sairaorg Bael-san. …….The way he uses his strength is amazing…. “W-W-Where should we attack them from!? We need to take them down before they take us down!”
“Please calm down, [Ace] Irina!”
The horse on which Irina is the rider was having a hard time, trying to think of how to attack, in the ground which had turned into chaos. [Everyone, please don’t continuethatWar here! It’s coming back! That War is coming back completely! I’m telling you to stop, damn iiiiiiit! Hyahaha--!] Looks like the announcer is also into it while making a scream! “There! I’ve got her hat!”
The one who took the hat from a female Angel elegantly is Buchou. Only around Buchou, it’s like a peaceful cavalry battle…. “Oh, Ise! So you were here!”
Sensei approaches. “What is it, Sensei? A-Are you planning to fight me?”
I became cautious, but Sensei shakes his head and tells me to come closer. I approached him, and listened to what he said…
--! W-What did you just say…..? I was completely unaware of that! Wait, I’m allowed to do that!? What Sensei said came to me as a bolt from out of the blue! “It’s like that, so I’m depending on you, Ise.”
Sensei sends me off after putting his hand on my shoulder. “……Ise-kun, what did he tell you?”
The horse, Kiba, asks me……but I ignored him! I just shouted! “Charge ahead, Kiba! Trust me!”
“O..Okay! But why do you have a nosebleed? Did he tell you something improper again?”
Fufufu! He sure has good intuition! The single word Sensei said to me made my brain fill with my greed! “I don’t know what’s going on, but let’s believe in Ise.”
“I..I will also believe in him and follow him to the end!”
Gasper and Xenovia, are willing to follow me! You guys are great! I increased my demonic powers, and made the imagination in my head stronger! I then put both my hands forward, and charge towards the Angels and Fallen Angels! But the ones I will be taking on is just the women! “Sorry for stripping you!”
Even though I apologised to them, I started touching the bodies of the female riders! I then shouted out, while making a cool pose and unleashing my demonic powers! “Dress Break!”
STRIP STRIP STRIP STRIP STRIP STRIP! The jerseys of the women I touched started to blast and it became a parade of naked bodies! “Kyaaaaaaaaaa!”
“Iyaaaaaaaaaaa!”
NOSEBLEED! My nosebleed started to burst forth! A-Amazing! Not only the innocent-looking Angels, but also the seductive-looking Fallen Angels are naked! They are all fully naked! Oppai, asses and thighs are all observable! “Ooo! !”
Seeing that, the men from the Devils side and Fallen Angels side became overjoyed and were having nosebleeds! On the other hand—
“Uoooo! A nak….naked body of a woman…….! This is bad! If we think improper things……we will fall!”
“Oppai……..butts……thighs…….uuu! We are going to fall~! But those white skins are so radiant!”
The male Angels started to become hesitant and painful at this erotic situation and their wings kept on turning black and white! I see, that’s because there are many pure people among the Angels and they have a possibility to turn into Fallen Angels when they see something erotic like this! The same phenomenon that occurs to Irina, when she gets tormented, is happening to them! It sure is tough being an Angel! So they fall into the dangerous state of becoming a Fallen Angel by seeing a single boob! I’m glad I’m a Devil! I’m okay no matter how many oppai I see! Oppai are the best after all! Seeing that, Azazel-sensei laughs loudly. “Make the Angels fall! Make them fall, I tell ya! Fuhahahaha! Falling with just seeing a woman’s naked body proves that you guys are keeping so much inside ya!”
What an evil person! Sensei urged me to do this because he was aiming for this? He really is an evil last boss Sensei! ……I was just used by him! I..It isn’t my fault! I think!? “We Fallen Angels can’t fall nor are we scared of lights! We have the least number among the Three Great Powers, but we are superior to Angels and Devils in this situation! Fuhahaha! Now, Ise! Your next target is her!”
Sensei points at a certain beauty. -It was the Seraph, Gabriel-san! “Don’t you want to see the naked body of the most beautiful woman in Heaven?’
Sensei urges me once again! I—
“I do want to see it~!”
I turned into a beast faithful to my lust and charged towards Gabriel-san, by making my horse go towards her! The naked body of the most beautiful woman in Heaven~! Oppai belonging to a Seraph~! An Angel’s oppaaaaaaaiiiii! “This is definitely wrong!”
“Aah, what are we doing! Amen!”
“Uwaaaaan~!”
Even though they are in confusion, Kiba, Xenovia and Gasper are following my lead! “A..Ara? The Sekiryuutei gentleman is coming this way….”
Gabriel-san tilts her head while gazing this way with her innocent eyes! Aaaah, I want to see the oppai of that beauty! I then got ready to use Dress Break once again and—
GON! --! I received an unexpected punch to my face……. Our horse became unbalanced with that impact, and I also fell on the ground……. “……..Any shameless behaviour further than this is forbidden. Hentai Dragon-senpai.”
Koneko-chan steps on my head while making noises with both her hands. ……K..Koneko-chan’s punch really does work……
In this way, the cavalry battle also ended like a war. ○Decisive Battle! Baton Relay! The joint sports activity has finally entered the last activity. It’s going to be the baton relay. [For each team, the chosen participants are waiting at designated points! Now, the sports day which has been going on for a long time has finally reached the climax!] The announcer stirs the field with his announcement. The points each team has is quite close, and it became a situation where this last baton relay will determine the winners. I became the anchor for this relay. I’m already on standby in my Balance Breaker state. “Fufufu, so you are my opponent, huh, Ise?”
“P..Please take it easy on me….”
The anchor for the Fallen Angels is Sensei. …….I only have a bad feeling about this! “Let’s do our best~”
The anchor for the Angels is Gabriel-san. I’m in grief that I couldn’t use Dress Break on her at the cavalry battle earlier. Rather, I was scolded strongly by Buchou and Koneko-chan after the cavalry battle…..
[Now, the final match is about to begin!] BANG! The pistol for the relay was shot and along with rhythmical BGM, the participants of each team ran. The first runner for the Devils team is Kiba! With his god speed, he should be able to pull it off! That’s what I thought, but the participant from the Fallen Angels shot lights towards Kiba! Kiba evades it swiftly, but what a cowardly act! “Is that even allowed! ?”
I protested to Sensei, but…
“Can’t see anything~”
He ignored me! What a horrible Sensei! He’s such a lousy Governor! | text_13 |
Even so, the relay was going on and the participants were running around the field! Finally the participant before me……Sirzechs-sama ran! So faaaaaast! The Maou is also serious! “Uooooooo! I won’t lose! I won’t lose in front of my daughter Akeno!”
“It won’t be allowed for I, Uriel, the “Flame of God” to lose against a Maou!”
Barakiel-san is covered with holy lightning and Uriel-san is covered with an enormous amount of holy flames! Their intense speed wasn’t behind Sirzechs-sama! There is an ultimate battle between the last bosses in a place like this! And Sirzechs-sama finally reaches me! “I leave the rest to you, Ise-kun!”
“Yes!”
I took the baton, and flew ahead while igniting the boosters on my back! “Oryaaaaah!”
I head towards the finishing line with insane speed! But--! “Toryaaaaah! Here is the weapon which I have been preparing for in a situation like this!”
Sensei catches up with me from the behind! In his hand, he was holding onto a sword which looks like a mixture of light and darkness! “This is the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade] that all of you were picking on me about!”
Sensei started wielding the sword while blowing away the scenery of the field with it! Seeing that, the leaders of each faction were in shock! “What!? So the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade] was completed! ?”
“Mu! So that’s the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade]!”
Sensei starts attacking me with the [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade]! I somehow dodged it! The strike which missed me carves deeply into the ground! What power! “Hey! Are you trying to kill me!? Can you even call yourself a Governor and a Sensei!? Isn’t this supposed to be a sports day! ?”
“It’s waaaaaaar! I won’t lose to a Maou and Chief Angel! I’m number 1!”
This is bad! Sensei's tension is at his max and his brain is working the wrong way! Sensei and I started facing each other in front of the goal, and we started battling with fist and sword! [Oo! Governor Azazel and the Oppai Dragon started battling in front of the goal!] Even the announcer stirs it up! “This is a good opportunity! I shall test Ise’s strength! Come, my student!”
“What the heck are you saying!? I will punch you, last boss-sensei!”
I hit Sensei without hesitation when I said that! “How dare you, for you to hit me! You! You should treat your elders with a bit more respect!”
Sensei’s sharp kick hits precisely on my head! “Ow! Are you even in the situation to say that! ?”
While Sensei and I were hitting each other…..
“I will be going first then~”
Gabriel-san goes past us and she crossed the finish line! [Gooooooal! The one who conquered the baton relay is the Angels team!] “ “Aaaaagh!” ”
Seeing that, both Sensei and I become shocked! See, look what happened! Because I tagged along with Sensei, she crossed the goal before us! “It’s your fault, Sensei!”
“No, it’s your fault for not being taken down by me much sooner!”
Sensei and I glare at each other! This person is definitely the bad one! He is the Governor of the Fallen Angels after all! [Oi.] A mysterious pressure surrounds me and Sensei. When I looked….the Fallen Angels were surrounding Sensei….. All of them were releasing killing intent from their body and they were glaring at Sensei sharply…… I thought I shouldn’t be here and sneak out quietly, but Buchou was there! “Ise! What have you done….”
I had my head poked by Buchou who was sighing. Uu, I’m really sorry. I was lured in by Sensei and showed everyone something pathetic…… I’m filled with so much guilt towards my comrades and Sensei. Besides me, Sensei tries to run away quietly, but…. “…….Azazel, let’s talk for a bit.”
Being caught by the Vice-Governor Shemhaza, he gets dragged towards the Fallen Angels team. “I..I’m sorry, Shemhaza! I…I got a bit too cocky! Hahaha, forgive me. ……..Please?”
Sensei apologises, but Shemhaza says with a smile. “No.”
“Gyaaaaah!”
At the centre of the Fallen Angels team, a certain Governor made a scream. Sensei, please reflect on your actions with this. Buchou then pats my cheek. “You will also have to reflect on your actions once we get home, okay? But you did very well today.”
“Yes, thank you very much!”
Ah, Buchou! You really do watch over me! That alone was worth working hard today! Like that, the Great Sports Day ended with the victory of the Angels team. Maybe everyone from each faction was able to release their stress, so they all had a satisfied looking face by the end of it. Seeing that, there was a discussion of “Let’s do it again next year”……
It was a fun sports day, but I don’t want to be involved in a dangerous event like this ever again! In the morning of a weekend, after the chaos caused by an army of monsters in the Underworld…..
After breakfast, I was shocked to see the person who came to visit my house. “It’s been awhile, everyone. It is I, Millicas Gremory.”
A crimson-haired boy with a bag on his back came to visit! Millicas Gremory-sama! The only son of the Maou Sirzechs-sama and his wife, who is the strongest [Queen], Grayfia-san! For the House of Gremory, he is the next heir after Rias. A real Prince! An Ouji-sama! He visited while doing a proper introduction. I did hear from Rias beforehand that a guest would be coming to visit from the House of Gremory….. But I never thought it would be Millicas-sama. I thought it would either be Sirzechs-sama or Grayfia-san. After introducing himself to my parents in the living room, we moved up to the VIP room. It’s been awhile since I last met him, but his introduction and actions are filled with elegance; he really is showing how rich boys who have been raised properly should act! Also his clothes are noble attire for children! He looks like an intelligent child like always. When I was a kid I wore a T-shirt and shorts, while running around this area like an idiot with my mates….. My parents also spoke about the past where I didn’t even know the letter “S” for study. “Here is your black tea. Any sugar? If I remember, you always have two teaspoons of sugar, right?”
Akeno-san was giving tea to Millicas-sama. “Yes, thank you, Akeno-neesama.”
Ah, so he can’t drink black tea without sugar. I’m relieved that he has a childish side to him. Also he calls Akeno-san “Akeno-neesama”, huh? Well, sheisthe eldest member among Rias’ group, and she has interacted with Millicas-sama more than any of us. Our group and Irina gathered in the VIP room. Kiba and Gasper also came after we called them. Millicas-sama isn’t nervous at all, even though he is surrounded by us, who are older than him. To be expected from the son of a Maou. When Millicas-sama looked at Rias, Rias nods with a smile. Seeing that, Millicas-sama spoke. “I came here today to be under Rias-neesama and everyone in the group, for observation.”
“Observation? Observing……what?”
I asked after finding it weird. Then Millicas-sama says with a smile, while putting his body forward. “Yes! I came here because I wanted to see the ways of Devils in the human world!”
The ways in the human world…. | text_13 |
He wants to……observe that? Rias stood up and stood behind Millicas-sama while resting her hands on his shoulder. “That’s how it is. There will be a time when Millicas makes his own group and makes a pact with humans. This boy knows this himself very well, but he said he wants to actually see the Devils that are living in the human world. Right?”
“Yes! I want to see from up close the living style of everyone here, who are famous in the Underworld!”
So that’s how it is. The next, next heir-sama is interested in the ways of Devils at such a young age….. I will repeat myself but I didn’t think about my future when I was a kid, you know? I think I was thinking about women’s breasts the whole time. Ah, that’s still the same even now. I haven’t chaaaanged! I haven’t changed even a bit! Hearing the words of the intelligent Millicas-sama, I could only cry at the reality of myself not changing at all! “It’s like that, so for several days from now, let’s live together with him. Everyone, please take care of him.”
“Please take care of me.”
[Let’s get along.] Everyone also replied to Millicas-sama. There’s no reason to decline him. Rias’ important nephew! He’s also the important boy of the House of Gremory! It’s a good opportunity, so I will open up to him! “Akeno-neesama, please take care of me from today.”
Millicas-sama says and bows his head to Akeno-senpai. “Ara ara. It’s Millicas-kun’s wish after all. I have no problem with it.”
Akeno-san also responds with a smile. She has an expression which tells me she adores Millicas-sama very much. Millicas-sama also looks at Asia. “I heard from Rias-neesama that Asia-neesama is someone who is like a little sister to Rias-neesama. If that’s the case, then Asia-neesama is neesama to me as well!”
Hearing that, Asia opens her mouth. She must have heard something she didn’t see coming. She was having a hard time responding…..but she says, while being deeply moved and shivering. “Oh my…..what should I do, Ise-san! Having the son of Maou-sama call me “Onee-sama” is too much for me, but I feel very happy!”
I think I understand how she feels. When I was also called “Ise-niisama” by Millicas-sama, it was too much for someone like me with low status but, I also felt joy. “You can be happy about it sincerely. Then Millicas-sama, what do you think about Xenovia and Irina over here?”
I made Millicas-sama take his interest on the remaining two members of the Church trio. “Oh, this sure makes me nervous. So what does the son of a Maou think about me?”
“Even an Angel like me is really keen to hear it, despite being nervous!”
Xenovia and Irina fixed their posture, which is a rare thing, as they were waiting for the words of the boy with crimson hair. “Yes, Xenovia-san is a holy sword wielder, correct? I also watched the Rating Game. You looked really amazing when you defeated the opponent with absolute power!”
Hearing Millicas-sama’s praises, Xenovia nods her head confidently. “Fufufu, you sure understand it very well.”
However, Millicas-sama continues. “But since you hold many abilities for the holy sword, I think you would be able to fight as a technique-type by using a few more of the traits of your holy sword. For example, cutting down your opponent without them realising it, by using the Transparency sword and also using the Mimic sword as a camouflage, while you charge up a huge amount of aura and I think it might be good using the Transparency sword and Mimic sword at the same time! ……..Even if your power is strong, people would research about it after a while. It’s not like you will always have Gasper-san’s support, like in the Bael match. To not let that happen, you have to--”
…….Millicas-sama started to talk about her bad points. It’s quite accurate and he’s talking about the parts which would make Xenovia hurt! Xenovia who is a power-type [Knight] looks even smaller, after being told off by a small child about the same thing other group members always tell her! “Y..Yeah…..I will……be careful from now……”
She’s in shock! Xenovia’s face looks gloomy! “Please say more. I thank you very much.”
Kiba is crying with joy at Millicas-sama’s words with tearful eyes! Lately Kiba was going on about the “importance of a technique-type” during the battles. Xenovia laughed that off by saying “I can just blow those things away, by increasing my power further with training”, but it seems like she’s in pain after hearing that today. Hearing comments about Xenovia who is her friend, Irina nods her head strongly. “Ufufu, looks like Xenovia received accurate remarks from Millicas-sama! You have to be careful from now, okay? So, what do you think about me?”
Irina points at and asks about herself. Millicas-sama says it with a smile. “Yes! You are the “self-proclaimed Angel", correct!? I have heard rumours about you!”
“It’s not self-proclaimed! Iama real Angel!”
Irina protests with tearful eyes! Yes, lately Irina has been called the “self-proclaimed Angel”, by people related to her. W…Well, she always says “I’m an Angel!” with confidence. It can’t be helped if people who have doubts about her being an Angel, call her “self-proclaimed”…. I was told that rather than acting individually, a reincarnated Angel can use their actual traits more efficiently by working as a group. The [Brave Saints] system which Heaven created by using the idea of [Evil Pieces], is the twelve cards which each of the Seraph and High-level Angels have to use, to make people reincarnate into an Angel (It seems like each High-level Angel chooses the "suit" of their liking. Though the ones with a fixed "suit" are Michael-san with Spades, Gabriel-san with Hearts, Raphael-san with Clubs and Uriel-san with Diamonds). They say that mostly humans have reincarnated. Unlike Devils who choose by strength regardless of species, Heaven chooses and reincarnates those who are strong followers and who are very talented as their main targets. The [Brave Saints] system, just like the traits of each of the chess pieces of the [Evil Pieces], has a special ability of their own. Those were based on card games, for example “Black Jack”. Each suit gather reincarnated Angels and then make it 21. For example, each suit prepares reincarnated Angels with the number 4, 6, and 10 and if they make them team up with the Ace(1) Irina and cooperate with her, they say that they would be able to unleash overwhelming power. Also, they added in the Poker’s system as well. The five High-level Angels or Seraphs who are the Kings, gathers representing their cards from Ace to Queen and by forming a ‘hand’ it will give birth to a certain power. The good point is that this will not only work amongst the ones in the same group but also with other groups, which will make it possible for teamwork with other groups(Of course the effect will be stronger if it is within the same group). I heard that when they get a “Royal Straight Flush”, the power is unbelievable. | text_13 |
The interesting part is that it’s similar to the Devil’s reincarnating system, but also different. Also the trump card, known as the Joker doesn’t belong to any group, but has the role of the Joker for the whole of Heaven. I heard just like in a card game, it is a powerful card with many roles. Sensei also said if there was a Rating Game among the Devils and Angels with different systems, it will be heated up to the extreme. I can’t even imagine what kind of match it would turn out to be. So maybe Irina who has no role if she’s by herself can’t say anything if someone calls her a “self-proclaimed Angel”. W-Well, Irina is also getting a lot stronger so I think she is capable of fighting by herself. “I still haven’t given my formal introduction yet. I am the [Rook] Rossweisse, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Rossweisse-san gave a formal introduction. Oh yeah. Rossweisse-san who became the last member to join, basically hasn’t met Millicas-sama at all. She has been in the same place as him and has seen his face, but I think this is her first time introducing herself to him face-to-face. “Yes, you are Rossweisse-san correct? My Kaa-sama told me. She said that Rossweisse-san is a wonderful woman who can take care of things herself! I think it would be great if I can learn good things from Rossweisse-san!”
Hearing that, Rossweisse-san strokes her hair while being confident in herself. “Fufufu, so Grayfia-sama has such an opinion about me. I feel very honoured about this. So people who take a good look at me really understand me. Very well! Millicas-kun, I will teach you about self-management! First, let’s go to a 100 yen shop after this! I will teach you the beauty of Japan, there!”
Stop! Don’t teach the goodness of Japan at a 100 yen shop! No, a 100 yen shop is indeed convenient and good, but please stop teaching him the good parts of Japan over there! He'll have a misunderstanding! I have heard about Grayfia-san’s opinion towards Rossweisse-san before. But Grayfia-san doesn’t know that Rossweisse-san is a “100 yen shop Valkyrie” and that she is really unfortunate! It’s a bad influence to teach weird knowledge to Millicas-sama who is so pure! He is the son of a Maou you know!? It'll be a big problem if he learns all the things about this woman’s side of being poor! I couldn’t finish all my opinion about this, so I took a breath and ask Rias. “Millicas-sama will be staying at my house to observe the living style of us, who live in Japan…… That’s how it is right?”
Rias nods. “Yes, it might trouble you, Otou-sama, and Okaa-sama, but please do take care of him.”
“That won’t be a problem. Dad and mum did give a warm welcome just before.”
Yeah. The moment dad and mum saw Millicas-sama…. “Oh my, how adorable! Rias-san’s nephew!”
“So this is Sirzechs-san’s son~. He’s really different from Ise when he was small. It must be because of the environment and the way we raised him….. This makes me realise once again, that our teaching wasn’t good, right Kaa-san?”
“Yes, very true. Because we didn’t raise him properly, our son……became something…..like this…….who is an embodiment of sexual desire…..!”
It seems they were having regrets when they compared Millicas-sama and me, when I was a kid. Mum is even crying out while putting her hand on her mouth. You know that your son is in front of you? They are so rude! But is the reason why I feel like apologising a bit maybe because I realise this myself……
Also when they looked at Millicas-sama……
“……Would a grandson look like this?”
“Yes, the red hair and the handsome face of Gremory-san….. It would be good if Rias-san’s genes turn out to be stronger…….”
It appears there was a view that only my parents have. …….I just want them to be quiet and stay still now. I made a sigh, but Rias looks around and asks everyone. “Anyway, I ask everyone to look after Millicas. Everyone can continue how they usually spend their daily life. Even if this boy is the next heir after me, forget about that for his stay here and have fun during your daily life.”
[Yes!] We gave an energetic reply to Rias’ desire. Like that, Millicas-sama’s observation started. "Okay then, we will be doing 1000 reps of knocks!”
Late at night, at the riverbed. Xenovia was swinging a bat at a grass-lot baseball ground. “Yes, coach!”
The one who happily catches the ball hit away by Xenovia, is a youth who is wearing a baseball cap and uniform. He is Xenovia’s regular customer for her job. Millicas-sama and I were observing Xenovia doing her job. Millicas-sama said he wants to observe us doing our job, so we decided to tag along with Xenovia who had received a request. I was Millicas-sama’s escort. Well, he probably doesn’t need one, but I’m doing it just in case; since there might be a problem if it’s only Millicas-sama and Xenovia. I had finished my job and I tagged along because recently, I became interested in Xenovia’s way of doing her job as well. The jobs Xenovia receives, involve her doing physical work most of the time. Amongst her requests are helping out with construction work and being a practice partner for different types of sports. This time it's the latter. “Please do your best~!”
Next to me and Millicas-sama, Asia is cheering for Xenovia’s client while wearing a cheerleader’s uniform. That boy, who is the client, asked for a cheerleader who will cheer for him; along with a baseball partner for his practice. So Asia, who didn’t have any job at that time, was called over as a helper. Asia looks very pretty in a cheerleader’s outfit! She was working really hard, spinning around while breathing hard. Since it’s late at night in winter, Asia-chan sure deserves praise! Requests Asia receive, usually range from being an opponent at playing cards, to wearing cosplay for a photo shoot. Koneko-chan also gets similar ones. Akeno-san’s clients are either the bosses of companies, or rich wives. She listens to their daily worries or drinks tea with them, so she has a huge range of work, where she mostly takes away the stress of people living in high society. Kiba receives lots of jobs from Onee-sans and women who work. They consult with their stresses they have in them, or he cooks for them, which he is good at. It’s such a waste that he doesn’t get any perverted requests! Gasper does it by using a computer. He has his own way of working and shows top-class results. He is really popular amongst those who are bad at interacting with others, but have a wish they want to be granted, by a Devil. Rossweisse-san gets summoned a lot by housewives. She says she mainly teaches ways to ease their worries, related to financial things and also becomes their consultant. Lately she has been teaching them sure-fire ways to win in bargain sales. Even though she’s still young…. Surprisingly the requests our master, Rias, can get are limited, so she rarely gets one. Saying that, the requirements Rias has for her contracts are very big and are worthy of a High-class Devil. | text_13 |
Her jobs include de-cursing items and defeating monsters targeting the client. My job is….. I keep getting caught up in strange things, after being summoned by weirdos. I already gave up on the factor I have which attracts weirdos. I already have strong foes coming to me, but I also have weirdos and perverts coming to me as well! That’s why I can’t show Millicas-sama myself working. I can’t allow him to meet with weirdos and perverts! He is Sirzechs-sama’s son! If I introduce him to Mil-tan, as a start, I wouldn’t know what kind of rumours would spread in the Underworld! “Alright! This time it's 10,000 knocks!”
“Yessssss, coooooach~!”
Xenovia who is in really high spirits said something reckless to her client. Is the client, who is exhausted, still okay with continuing since he has a smile? Don’t make him overdo it, okay? It would be a big problem if he died. “So wonderful…. I also want people in my group to enjoy their work like this.”
Millicas-sama said while looking at Xenovia doing her job. Xenovia sure does her job with a good smile. “Millicas-sama, do you have an ideal candidate in your mind for your group?”
When I asked, Millicas-sama shook his head to the sides. “No, that will start from now on. Though I do have a role model which I think is good.”
Well, that’s obvious. Even if he is intelligent and is looking ahead to his future, it certainly would be hard to think of his future group in detail. “So will you be using Rias’ group as a reference after all?”
He has come here because he took an interest in our living style after all, so that’s what I thought. But Millicas-sama tilts his head. It's as though he isn’t saying yes or no. “Everyone in Rias-neesama’s group are wonderful people. Ise-niisama is also amazing and I admire you.”
……He said he admires me! This really makes me happy! “But the group I have as my aim is Tou-sama’s (father) group.”
--! ….I see, so its Sirzechs-sama’s…..his father’s group. Sirzechs Lucifer’s group which is said to be the strongest in the Underworld. During the monster crisis, I also saw them from afar once and I realised that they were a bunch of strong people, with overwhelming aura and atmosphere. I sensed right away that they far surpass our team, which has strong forces but also many weaknesses. I heard that they only gather for a crisis in the Underworld and for political reasons. Even so, I would like to meet them once. The only ones I have met are Grayfia-san and the [Pawn] Kirin, Enku-san. While having my discussion with Millicas-sama, a girl wearing a Gothic lolita costume appears within my sight. It’s Ophis. Yeah, she said she had nothing to do, so she tagged along with us to observe Xenovia’s work. Since Ophis started living in the Hyoudou residence, she has been following behind me and everyone else, showing an interest in what we do. When I’m playing a game she would say that she also wants to play, when Asia is watering the flowers she would help her and when Rias stands in the kitchen, Ophis would stand beside her and watch her cook. Anyway she takes interest in what we are doing. Right now, Ophis is playing catch with Asia’s familiar, Rasse. Ophis throws the ball and Rasse catches it with its mouth splendidly and gives it back to Ophis. Maybe they get along because they are both Dragons, so they often play together. “I shall train Rasse.”
“Gaa~!”
The mini Dragon responds to Ophis. .. Training Rasse!? The former Uroboros-sama herself, is going to train him!? Hey hey hey, what kind of master-student relationship is this! If Ophis becomes his master, wouldn’t that mini Dragon become a really powerful Sprite Dragon in the future!? It might be Ophis’ way of joking, but I started to have a vision that Asia’s familiar will become a future Dragon King. “Maybe Rasse will unexpectedly become an amazing Dragon. Being Ophis’ playing friend is quite the thing you know?”
I said to Asia, who is next to me cheering for Xenovia’s client. “If Ophis-san will teach him, then Rasse-kun will grow into a splendid Dragon!”
What an innocent girl Asia-chan is! If Asia is saying that, then even I think it will turn out like that! “Asia, you might have good ties with Dragons. Not only Rasse, but the one who got along with Ophis first was you, Asia.”
When I said that, Asia starts to wriggle her body while having a red face. “…..That might be true. I also met with Ise-san who is the Sekiryuutei and I was able to get along with you. If I indeed have good connections like that, then I can only give my thanks to the Lord.”
I received embarrassing words from her! “I’m also blessed for meeting Asia! We will always be together from now on as well!”
“Yes! Whether it is a thousand years or ten-thousand years, I will always stay besides you, Ise-san!”
“Alright! Let’s build a plan for thousands of years ahead, with us living together, then!”
“I like Japan, but I also want to live in the Underworld once!”
“OK OK! Once I become independent, I will take you anywhere!”
We get heated up and hugged each other! We then started to dance and spin around! That’s because Asia-chan is so cute! While I was in a happy-mode with Asia, Millicas-sama gave a suspicious look at Ophis. “Who is that girl in the black dress?”
Millicas-sama asked! He was eyeing Ophis with a strange look after all. But we can’t tell him who Ophis is. “Hmm, she is old man Tannin’s relative or something. She is using a technique to transform into a human and is learning about the lifestyle of the human world.”
I made up a story on the spot, to answer his question. I feel sorry for old man Tannin, but please make it so, for this! “So that’s what it was. She is the same as me then!”
Millicas-sama believed in me! I started to feel guilty because of his pure eyes and smile, but this is for the sake of the whole world! Please believe in my lie! Then Millicas-sama pulls my sleeve. “Ise-niisama, please call me Millicas.”
“--! Even if you say that, I feel it is rude....”
I started to feel bewildered at Millicas-sama’s favour. I already feel honoured, for him calling me Ise-niisama, but for me to call his name without “-sama” is…. I called him with “-sama” when we first met, so it's mainly for that reason I continued calling him like that. “I feel a bit lonely for someone who can call Rias-neesama “Rias”, calling my name with a “-sama”….”
Millicas-sama started to look down. ….I see, he also wants me, who calls his aunt he loves so much by her name, to call him by his name. I love Rias and we have a relationship where we have told each other our feelings. She also accepted my feelings. We love each other. Lovers is an embarrassing way to say it and it is suspicious if we are even acting as such. But our feelings reached each other. To me, Rias is an important woman. She also takes importance in me as well. This boy here, knows that. Maybe that is why he also wants me to call his name normally, just how I call Rias’ name. If I think about it, Rias once told me. | text_13 |
“There are many of those who have high expectations of Millicas. Since his birth is extremely special.”
Yes, Millicas-sama is the son born of the strongest Maou, Sirzechs Lucifer and the strongest queen, Grayfia Lucifugus. Adding the fact about the extreme level of talent within him, it seems there are adults who are keeping their eyes on him as a candidate for a future Maou already. There is even a “Millicas faction” among the politicians, who are supporting Sirzechs-sama and many Devils are keeping their eyes on this boy’s future. Even though this boy is already thinking of his own future at this stage himself, the politics also gets caught in it…..
Rias also feels proud of her birth but she couldn’t discard her dreams. The dream of marrying the man she falls in love with, but she had a fiancé….. That troubled her. And adults are trying to make this boy's burden something even greater than that. ….One day there will be a time when he will understand, where he is standing. I think he would feel proud but also struggle to go forward. Those are High-class Devils…..the destinies of those with powerful parents. “I understand, Millica--”
I stopped my words there. ……That’s because I just felt a chill. Someone is looking at me, I could 'feel' their gaze and I can sense a strong feeling, being directed at me….. Even if I look around, there is no one in sight. “………. ?”
Xenovia probably felt something too, so she looked around the place as well. Ophis is also looking around. Asia, Millicas-sama and Xenovia’s client haven’t realised it, but at least we did. ……Someone is looking at me from somewhere far away. That’s how it felt. “Xenovia! Asia-san! I brought some sports drinks from the convenience store!”
The one who came saying that while carrying a bag in one of her hands was Irina. Sometimes Irina observes Asia and Xenovia’s jobs where she doesn’t hinder them, just like Millicas-sama and I are doing now. Of course it would be heresy for an Angel to directly help a Devil. That’s why she is only observing. Well, there are times where she brings refreshments just as she is doing now……. It seems that is on the border line of being safe. A Devil like myself doesn't understand that borderline they have. “Oh, the refreshments from the 'Self-proclaimed Angel' have arrived.”
“I’m not self-proclaimed! I am a real one!”
Irina puffed her cheeks at Xenovia’s words. Hahaha, seriously the combination of Xenovia and Irina does lighten up the atmosphere. And if Asia joins them, it gets even lighter. While feeling the uneasy presence, Millicas-sama’s observation for that day ended. The next day, we were gathered in the training room located in the basement of the Hyoudou residence. I wore the Boosted Gear Scale Mail, Kiba gripped a sword and Gasper was on standby behind us. The one we, the Gremory boys, will be facing is…..Millicas-sama! Millicas-sama who has changed into a jersey stands across from us with a brave expression, despite being a child. Yes, on this day, what we planned to get closer to Millicas-sama is….a mock battle. This was Rias’ idea. “Millicas, since this is a good opportunity do you want to spar with the boys?”
Hearing that, Millicas-sama responds energetically by saying “Yes! Please allow me!”. It seems Millicas-sama has an interest in the “guts”, that the boys of the Gremory Group have, and he has a good impression of Sairaorg-san’s motto “High-class Devil who trains”. Rias herself is in a corner of the training room, with the rest of the Occult research club girls and Ophis. They will be watching our mock battle. The demonic sword Kiba is holding, is an imitation sword which has no blade. He must have thought that it would be dangerous to use any type of sword, holy sword, or holy demonic sword, with real blades on them. I’m also in my armoured state. I thought of fighting him with only my gauntlet, but after Rias told me “You should wear your armour”, I ended up in this form. …….Was she trying to please Millicas-sama by having him take on the legendary Heavenly Dragon, aka the Sekiryuutei? Gasper is behind us as a support member while not trembling, despite having a nervous expression. “I…I will do my best~!”
Oh, do your best, Gasper! Since our opponent is a kid, don’t show him your weak side, okay? “Then let the mock battle begin!”
With Akeno-san’s signal, the mock battle started! Both Kiba and I didn’t move, we are waiting for Millicas-sama to make his move. There’s no way I can get serious. After all we are far stronger than he is. This isn’t like a welcoming party for him, but taking on Millicas-sama while going easy on him, until he is satisfied, might be what I have to do. Millicas-sama makes his move as those thoughts crossed my mind. “Here I come! Please take care of me!”
He sprints from his position! I was speechless after seeing Millicas-sama make his move. --He’s fast! He came with speed which isn’t that of a child! After covering his hand in red aura, he shoots the demonic power at me after making a few feints! The attack which was released by the boy, is the same power of destruction that his father and aunt possess! ……….I can’t believe it. His demonic power is more powerful than I thought! I evaded the demonic power which is coming at me, leaving Kiba in it's path. Kiba barely dodged it and blocks it with his demonic sword…..
BASHU! Along with the sound of an object being grazed, the edge of Kiba’s demonic sword…..has been eliminated! “--!”
Kiba is shocked at this! I’m also shocked deeply from my heart! That attack had quite a huge amount of aura! Kiba’s demonic sword wasn’t made that strong because it was for use in a mock battle….. But for him to be able to destroy it! “Hey, he’s quite the thing.”
“Y..Yeah! I’m also surprised!”
“……It’s the exact same demonic-power as Onee-sama’s!”
Xenovia, Irina, and Asia were shocked at the boy’s demonic power. “The flow of his aura was smooth. That’s definitely not something that he should be capable of at his age.”
“…….To eliminate Yuuto-senpai’s sword without a trace.”
“…….I did hear rumours about it, but seeing it with my own eyes. I can sense strongly that he is the son of that Sirzechs-sama and Grayfia-sama.”
Rossweisse-san, Koneko-chan, and Ravel also changed their opinions. All the female members of the Occult Research Club besides Rias and Akeno-san were shocked at this scene. “Aye!”
Millicas-sama shortens the distance, while we were shocked and shoots out his demonic power! This time he shot the demonic power like a shotgun! Many bullets of power of destruction come at us! You get erased by the power of destruction just by touching it. It has an unimaginable characteristic which is very hard to block against. Rias’ demonic power is also deadly if it hits. Although she ends up encountering those she can’t directly hit with it……
The best way to counter the power of destruction is not blocking it directly, but killing it off with our own attack! I created a scatter type dragon-shot and shot it forward. | text_13 |
When the shots were about to cancel each other out by colliding, many shots Millicas-sama released changed their direction! --It’s exactly like Sirzechs-sama’s demonic power! The exquisite skill of Sirzechs-sama where he compresses the powerful power of destruction into a sphere and controls it. Millicas-sama’s control of his demonic power reminded me of that. I dodged the attacks of demonic power, from the crimson haired boy, which went through my counter attack, but one of them grazes my armour. BASHUN! Along with the sound, the shoulder part of my armour was erased a bit! If I didn’t have my armour, my shoulder would have been erased! I finally understood the reason, Rias told me to wear my armour. That’s because I might not be able to take on Millicas-sama if I didn’t have anything on me. -The boy who is on a different level. No wonder, he's the son of Sirzechs-sama and Grayfia-san. He has this much strength at this age. Right now we are far superior. By the time he is our age, I wonder how powerful he will be? I can’t imagine it. That’s how much limitless potential I felt from him. ……The last time I was pushed back by an extreme talent like this was Vali. I can understand why factions were formed within the politicians who support Millicas-sama. When I looked towards Rias, she nodded her head, while smiling knowingly. She must know what is on my mind. Seriously, I’m sorry for looking down on him. My opponent turns out to be a monstrous boy! But thanks to that, I had a wake up call. I will continue this mock battle while knowing that my opponent is a boy who is in his own league! “The “Guts” of the Gremory boys! I will smack them into you!”
I said that while putting my fist forward and Millicas-sama showed me a big smile. “Yes! Please do!”
I started to get heated up in a mock battle against this boy. The boy who calls me “Nii-sama” is coming at me with all his strength. --Is this how it feels like to compete against a younger brother? I have never felt something like that, since I don’t have any siblings, but I thought that this connection with Millicas-sama, might be something close to it. “Haahaahaa……..”
Millicas-sama who is sitting on the floor, is breathing hard. He is really exhausted. The mock battle went on for thirty minutes. Even if three of us, the boys, went easy on him, I can only say “as expected from the son of a Maou” since he was able to follow us for thirty minutes. Millicas-sama continued to attack us until he ran out of his demonic power. No matter how many times he was pushed down by me and Kiba, he stood up without crying. I can only say “splendid”, from what I saw of him during our mock battle. If I was the same age as Millicas-sama, I would cry and give up in a one-sided match against three older guys, or I would complain about it. If I think like that, then this boy’s “guts” is strong. I fended his attacks while giving him advice, which he responded to right away and I saw his talent when he made his stance. ……I can only say one word. Scary. Rias hands a towel to Millicas-sama who is on the floor. “You did well for not giving up while taking on Ise and the others.”
He was praised by Rias. Of course. We took him on, where he might cry a bit. I thought it would have been rude if we went too easy on him. It seems children are very sensitive to those things. After I deactivated my armour and received a towel from Rias, I left the training room after saying “I will wash my face”. I washed my face at the sink located in the big bathroom. -It was fun. It must feel like that to play around with your cute younger brother. When he came at me, he looked brave and I had a heart beat which went “Kyuun”. Something like a father’s love toward his child was building inside me. A brother…….or maybe a son is okay then? I can’t actually have a proper feeling of having a child; I'm still a high school student and I can’t even imagine it. But lately something is building inside me after seeing Ophis (who has the appearance of a child) and Millicas-sama. “……..Spending time with kids might not be bad.”
I muttered…..
“Ufufu, you are right.”
Akeno-san was suddenly standing behind me! Akeno-san, haven’t you become good at standing behind others, without leaving any presence lately!? Akeno-san then says, while handing me a bottle with sports drink inside it. “Lately, I’ve been having a thought.”
“Thought?”
“Yes, a boy and a girl, both would be okay. My feelings get even stronger when I look at Ophis-chan and Millicas-kun.”
“Yeah. Millicas-sama is a good boy and I also don’t get bored of Ophis since she has the cuteness of a small animal.”
These are my true feelings. Their presence is a good stimulus for me. Ophis doesn’t have a gender. Before she was a geezer and even before that she was something else. Apparently she always changed appearances. But right now, she is a girl. We also interact with Ophis, as if she is a girl. “Ise-kun, when you get married in the future, would you prefer a boy or a girl?”
“That’s a hard question….. My dream will be fulfilled if I have twins and they are a boy and a girl, but it seems like taking care of them will be twice as hard.”
First a boy, then having a girl might be ideal. As I thought that, Akeno-san started smiling while patting her stomach. “If it is your child, then I will bear as many as you want.”
…………. ……Be…because of her stimulating words, I started to get a nosebleed and began to cough out the sports drink in my mouth. “Cough!”
I coughed out the drink at the unexpected confession and couldn’t respond to her! I’m such a weak guy! “Ara ara.”
I ended up having Akeno-san stroke my back! Uggh, I’m so pathetic! The reason my face is red isn’t only because I’m in pain after coughing! It was then, that I felt a huge wild aura behind me! When I turned around, a huge man who is more than two meters tall, was standing at the entrance of the bathroom. His orange hair was spiked up and his thick coat was standing out. Wait, who is he!? Why is he in the Hyoudou residence!? The giant man smiles at me and Akeno-san. “Oh oh, Sekiryuutei is coughing in the bathroom. What kind of situation is this?”
No, the question is who areyou!? “Second, you do know that going into the bathroom without permission, is rude?”
I couldn’t talk back because of the cough. Along with the huge man, two other men I haven’t seen before, have appeared as well. One of the men is wearing a crimson robe, with a distinguished design and the other man appears to be Japanese, wearing a haori. The one who reprimanded the huge man, just now, was the man wearing the haori. Rather, I’m familiar with this person! I had a glimpse of him during the monster chaos in the Underworld the other day……
Akeno-san was shocked at the appearance of the men. Her shock isn’t because people she doesn’t know appeared, but that of, why are these people, who are known to her, here? ..... She had that kind of face. Akeno-san then says quietly. | text_13 |
“……They are people from Lucifer's group.”
Yes, it was a sudden visit from some amazing people! Akeno-san and I returned to the training room, bringing the three people that appeared in the bathroom with us. The one who was the most shocked at this, was Rias and she screamed hysterically. “Souji! So everyone came here!”
The man wearing a haori called Souji smiled softly. “Hime. It has been a while. Yes, I thought I should escort Millicas-sama.”
The man called Souji then moves his eyes towards Kiba. “I’m glad that you are doing well, Yuuto.”
Kiba bows and fixes his posture. “It’s been a while since summer, Master.”
Yes, this man wearing the haori is Sirzechs-sama’s servant, the [Knight] Okita Souji-san! He is the real captain of the first division of the Shinsengumi! H..he is a historical person! Even a dumb person like me knows about the Shinsengumi! Someone who is super famous is among Sirzechs-sama’s group! And he happens to be Kiba’s swordmaster! How should I say it………I can only say one word: "amazing!". He is tying his hair at the back like a samurai…….well, heisa samurai! His appearance is that of someone in his late twenties. Though his real age is over a hundred years……! I asked Kiba about this person after the monster crisis. Then he told me the details about his master. I kept on being shocked about it. It seems there are cases where Devils in upper society have a historical person as their servant. The reincarnated Devils are those from when chess was created…..mainly the historical people are those from when chess started. Chess appeared in human history, then the Evil-Pieces were created, so the reincarnated ones are those from that time, until now. …….So which other famous people became a Devil? I can’t even imagine. “Hahahahaha! It’s been a while Hime-san!”
The one who is laughing loudly is the huge man. The wild aura covering his body feels as though it surpasses that of Sairaorg-san. His body is also one fold bigger than Sairaorg-san. …….His hands are insanely large! They are so big that he can hold my whole head, in one of them. “You are being rude to Hime. Rias-hime, it really has been a while. You have become even more beautiful.”
The one who makes his bow, while reprimanding the huge man, is wearing a crimson coloured robe. He is skinny and he has sharp eyes. Unlike the wild aura around the huge man, he has a limitless creepy aura coming from his body. …….It’s certain that they are strong people, who have powers I can't possibly calculate. “So Second and MacGregor also came. …….I wonder, what is the reason for Onii-sama’s servants to come here? All of you don’t gather together unless it is an emergency…… Even if you are here as Millicas’ guards, this is too much.”
Rias’ opinion sounds accurate. Why did they gather at my house? I understand why they gathered at the monster crisis, which was an emergency in the Underworld, but why did the strongest group, the Lucifer’s group, come to my house all of a sudden!? The huge man gulps the bottle of sake in his hand at once. The sake bottle looks like a mini toy. The man breathes out fire from his nose once he finished drinking it! He breathed out fire along with his breath! “Nothing much. We just thought “we should go somewhere with everyone”. So we came to see how Hime-sama was doing along with guarding Bocchan.Though we couldn’t bring that bastard Enku and Bahamoot.”
They gathered here just for a reason like that!? They came to visit the Hyoudou residence to see Rias while guarding Millicas-sama!? H..Hmm, I don’t understand the reason for the strongest group to visit my house at all! So is the reason for them to gather at my house related to politics!? “Even so, I’m amazed. I haven’t seen these three together since I was really little.”
Said Rias. Is that true? Then it means we are experiencing a rare situation then! “I am also surprised since this is my first time meeting everyone together.”
You too, Akeno-san!? Uwaah, today really is an amazing day……
Being puzzled, we just stood there stunned. All the Occult Research members, besides Rias and Akeno-san didn’t know what to do. “I will introduce them, to all of you then.”
Rias realised that we were shocked by these unexpected and unknown visitors, so their introductions began. First, it was the man wearing a haori….Okita-san. “He is my brother’s only [Knight], Okita Souji. He is also Yuuto’s sword master. All of you also know him from the Shinsengumi, correct?”
Irina is shocked at Rias’ introduction of him. “Y..Yes! So you are a historical person……right?”
Okita-san smiles at Irina’s shocked voice. “Yes, that is correct. At that time I left the battlefield due to my disease and to avoid dying from tuberculosis I lay my hands on various rituals. By chance, or a miracle, I ended up summoning that person, Sirzechs-sama. Back then he was in the form of a black cat.”
So there was a contract like that behind the history that we know of…… The episode between Okita-san and the black cat is famous. Is that for real, Sirzechs-sama!? “When he kept on repeating his rituals, Souji-san’s body became the home of monsters.”
The man wearing the robe gave me extra information. Then from behind Okita-san….a huge monster appeared which has the face of a monkey, the limbs of a tiger and a snake as its tail! A mixed monster! A chimera! Okita-san pats the monsters head. “This is a youkai called Nue….. It might be quicker if I say it is a Japanese version of a chimera. Due to the rituals, many youkai started living in my body…… So I was able to perform a “Hitori Hyakki Yakkou”.”
So many youkai like that are living in Okita-san’s house! Hyakki Yakkou, just what kind of state is that! “That’s why he probably needed two [Knight] pieces. The ones who were fighting the anti-monsters, created from Jabberwocky, were Souji-san’s youkais.”
The man wearing the robe explained. …….Since he is a “Hitori Hyakki Yakkou” he needed two of Sirzechs-sama’s [Knight] pieces. The question is how many dozens worth, of people’s work, he can perform. The point where he can fight all of the anti-monsters created from Jabberwocky makes him insane in many ways! His skill with using swords is so great that you probably need to put several words of “super”, your sword skills, right? So that means Kiba’s master is on a different level! “The things I learned from master were, the way to use swords and fighting posture, rather than his swordsmanship style. So my swordsmanship style isn’t completely that of “Tennen Rishin-ryu”.”
Kiba explained. Certainly Kiba’s sword style isn’t that of a samurai. Rias then moves the introductions along, “Next, I will introduce Onii-sama’s [Bishop].”
After Okita-san’s introduction ended, the man wearing a robe, who has been explaining everything to us, nods to us. His movements were filled with elegance. His age also appears to be that of someone in his late twenties, just like Okita-san. The long silts of his eyes and his shallow smile make him look bewitching. | text_13 |
His hair, which is a mixture of black and blonde, is long and slightly wavy. “MacGregor’s full name is MacGregor Mathers. He is a user of modern western magic and he is one of the founders of the “Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn”. I think he is also famous for compiling and translating the book about the 72 Pillars.”
…….“Golden Dawn”? I tilted my head at the words I never heard of before, but Xenovia, Irina, and Asia seems very shocked. “He is the expert at magic related things!”
“A-Amazing! I was taught about him back in the Church!”
“Yes, for people using magic he is very famous!”
The shocked state of these three, wasn’t the same as when we were told of Okita-san. The man wearing the robe, MacGregor-san, smiles at my reaction. “Fufu, Hime, it seems Waka doesn’t know about me.I don’t mind. It’s okay if you recognise me merely as an amazing magician.”
I…Is that so…..? But I don’t think you are just a mere amazing magician!? “At the point where you are Sirzechs-sama’s [Bishop], who consumed two pieces, you are not an ordinary magician.”
That’s right, Akeno-san! Since he was fighting that Jabberwocky using his magic, he must be on a totally different level! “I would like to talk to you about magic one day.”
It seems Rossweisse-san has great interest in MacGregor-san. She must want to learn about magic from him, as a magic user. And the last one to be introduced is….the huge man. He takes a step forward with a loud laugh “Gahaha”. He says loudly, while pointing at himself with his thumb. “Now, it’s my turn! I am one of the [Rook] of boss Sirzechs! Surtr Second-sama! Now, fight me! Kneel before me! As if! Gahahahahaha!”
…..He really acts, how he looks! Like his appearance, he does make me feel great temperament coming from him! He appears to be in his mid-thirties with a good body build. Rias also introduces him while smiling. “He is a copy of the fire giant Surtr from Norse Mythology. The Surtr, who is said to have lit the World Tree Yggdrasil on fire, while bringing an army of giants with him.”
Surtr, huh? I only know his name. After the battle against Loki, I touched the books about Norse Mythology a bit, after taking an interest in them……and I think I saw that name appear. The fire giant--. So that’s why he has a huge body and he breathed out fire before, huh? He is a copy of that legendary being…….? If he is a copy, does that means he is a clone? It’s one of those things which uses the same cells and stuff, right? Is it okay to think of him like that? “The Norse Gods were somehow able to make a copy of Surtr, but the copy started to go berserk.”
The [Bishop], MacGregor-san, explains. This person really likes to explain, maybe he just likes to talk. MacGregor-san continues. “They discarded him because they couldn’t control him. Sirzechs-sama appeared and made him his servant, using a [Mutation Rook] piece. Since he is a copy, he was given the name “Second”.”
--! [Mutation Piece]!? On top of that he is Sirzechs-sama’s [Rook], which is a [Mutation Piece]!? I can’t measure just how much Surtr is worth, but he is the [Rook] of that Sirzechs-sama(Worth 5 [Pawns]!) and on top of that, a [Mutation Piece] was used!? Just how much potential power does he hold!? How many [Pawns] would he be worth if they calculate in the Rating Game method!? I was completely shocked about it but the giant, Surtr Second-san, speaks after making a sigh and breathing out fire. “Yeah, I was abandoned by those shits from the Norse and boss Sirzechs saved me, when I was burning with my own flames. Thanks to that I learnt how to use my fire completely and I was able to follow the boss as the strongest [Rook] in the Underworld!”
Sirzechs-sama sure did pick up someone awe inspiring. So he saved an amazing copy who was abandoned by the Norse Gods. Surtr Second’s expression and words, included his respect towards his master, Sirzechs-sama, who saved his life. So Grayfia-san is the strongest [Queen], and this huge man is the strongest [Rook]! It's becoming so big that my head is about to explode. But the [Bishop] MacGregor puts on a bitter smile. “The so-called strongest Rook-sama turned into a giant at the start of the battle against Jabberwocky, used his serious fire and wasted it, losing all of his energy and couldn’t participate in the last battle. Geez, that Jabberwocky was an anti-monster on a totally different level for Devils and it was also explained that it had powerful regeneration beforehand….. We wouldn’t have had to waste that much time defeating it, if we took him on after we received Ajuka-sama’s anti-spells for it. Your fire is so powerful that it can burn everything if you use it to the fullest, you know. Well, if you don’t fail, that is.”
He started to make a whole host of sarcastic comments. Hearing that, Surtr Second-san approached MacGregor-san. “Shut up! You always say too much, MacGregor! Doing something when I can makes me the [Rook] of boss Sirzechs!”
“Bahamoot who is the same [Rook] was more useful, at both the start and the end of the battle. It was wiping out the small anti-monsters together with Souji-san’s youkais.”
The name Bahamoot which appeared in MacGregor-san’s sentences. I have heard about it before. It’s a legendary monster which glows in a light, right? Not only can it swim in the ocean, but I heard it is a giant fish which can also swim in the sky. That fish monster is also part of Sirzechs-sama’s group and is his [Rook] huh…..
“I have told you many times not to put me in the same category as that fish!”
Surtr Second-san grabbed MacGregor-san’s collar, while being enraged! MacGregor-san doesn’t care and smiles at us while finishing his explanation. “—And so, these are the members, yes.”
….Ye..yeah, I see, so these are the members…… So the Lucfier group is completed when Grayfia-san and Enku-san joins them here huh. That’s what I thought, but Rias looks around as if she is searching for someone. “By the way, where is Beowulf? So only three of you came today?”
Hearing that name, Okita-san, Surtr Second-san, and MacGregor-san stood there, still. Then all of them said “Oh, yeah” as if they just remembered something. “Ah, that guy is--”
Before Surtr Second-san could continue, the door of the training room was opened wide and echoed throughout the basement. The one who appeared, while everyone was looking at him was…….a man with brown hair, who was breathing heavily. He looks like he is in his mid twenties and he is wearing a suit. “I..I finally caught up…..”
The man takes a breath while putting his hand on the wall. Seeing that Surtr Second-san mutters. “You're late, Beo.”
“…..What are you saying. Second-san, you were the one telling me to carry this and that. The one who transported all the souvenirs, bought in Japan, to the Underworld was me!”
The man called Beo, who seems dissatisfied, was pointed at by MacGregor-san and he started to give his explanation. “He is the other [Pawn] of Sirzechs-sama,--Beowulf. | text_13 |
He is the descendant of the hero Beowulf and lost completely against Sirzechs-sama after he challenged him to a fight; he then asked if he could become his servant.”
--! The descendant of a Hero! So Sirzechs-sama also made someone like that into his servant! The man wearing a suit, who was just introduced, called Beowulf tilts his head at the atmosphere in the room and then opens his mouth. “Huh? My introduction….rather, did everyone give their introduction to Waka already?”
“Since you were late, we finished it just now. Wearing a suit, man you are so annoying.”
Beowulf-san protests with teary eyes to Surtr Second-san. “What! I told you to wait for my introduction! I was trying to think of something cool, to say to Waka since I am a senior [Pawn]! You know! I even prepared a new suit, since the first impression is the most important!”
Surtr Second-san ignores Beowulf-san. Seeing him up close, he really is a giant. What intensity! He then tells me. “Oh, Waka. He is our lackey. Waka, you can also use him all you want you know?”
Waka……is he referring to me? People related to the Gremory sometimes calls me “Waka”. Wait, a lackey!? I..Is it okay to treat him like that……? Hearing that, Beowulf-san is shocked. “You're horrible! You don’t tell anything to Enku who is also Sirzechs-sama’s [Pawn], you only tell me to do something impossible!”
The [Pawn]-sama who has lots of dissatisfaction. Rias makes a small laugh and then tells me. “Beowulf looks like he's easygoing, but he's famous for being one of the Top-5 [Pawns] in the Underworld. He is Onii-sama’s [Pawn] after all. He's a strong foe who you cannot judge by his appearance. After all, before reincarnating, he wounded Onii-sama in a one-on-one battle.”
He is among the Top-5 [Pawns]! So he is quite a skilled person then. On top of that he is a descendant of a hero. ……Is it possible for a man like him, who shows such a pathetic side, to have the strength of Cao Cao? Wounding that Sirzechs-sama is something huge….! “He just made a tiny cut on his arm. After that, he was battered into pieces. Right?”
Because of MacGregor-san’s unnecessary words, Beowulf-san gets teary eyes again. “Man! Hime-sama was saying good stuff about me! For those who are seeing me for the first time, their image of me will be the worst!”
He seems to be an amusing [Pawn]-san. So in Sirzechs-sama’s group there is a person like him, who has high tension and who gets picked on huh. “So Sirzechs-sama’s [Pawns] are Enku-san and Beowulf-san?”
Rias nods at my question. Hmm, so there are only two [Pawns]. “The [Queen] Grayfia-oneesama, the [Rooks] Surtr Second and Bahamoot, the [Bishop] MacGregor, the [Knight] Souji, the [Pawns] Enku and Beowulf; they are Onii-sama's servants.”
I see, so these are almost all the members, of the Lucifer group……
“Yeah that’s right, if it is about [Pawns] then just ask me! I will answer anything you want~, Wakagimi.”
Beowulf-san who got his spirit back tells me confidently. “Ah, yes. I will ask when the time comes.”
I replied. Hearing that, Surtr Second-san and MacGregor-san started laughing. “You were ignored so simply! As we thought, it won’t be good with Beo! Gahahahahaha!”
Surtr Second-san started laughing out loud, and Beowulf-san started shivering because of enduring the embarrassment! Huh!? Should I have replied with something better!? To me, that was the best way to reply…. Even if they drag me into this, I will also be troubled! “I beg you! Beowulf-san! Osu!”. Should I have replied like that…..? Okita-san makes a cough to fix the atmosphere and he then asks Rias. “By the way, has Sirzechs-sama come here?”
“No, he hasn’t…… Did something happen?”
Hearing that, the four members of Lucifer group looked at each other, as if there is something going on. Okita-san continues. “The truth is--”
There is a flashback, to the not too distant past. Sirzechs-sama, who was enjoying his father-and-son time with Millicas-sama, suddenly asked his son. [I may be able to take a day off. Millicas, do you want to play Satan Red with me?] Satan Red of the “Maou squadron Satan Rangers”, who is Sirzechs-sama, enjoys playing with his son more than anything. His son, Millicas, replied. [No, Tou-sama. On the next day off, I’m going to Rias-neesama’s place! Under Ise-niisama and everyone else, I will be observing the living style of the Devils in Japan!] Sirzechs-sama appeared to be very happy about it. He praised his son’s desire. But for the answer to the next question, Sirzechs-sama…..
[Yes, that is a very significant thing. By the way Millicas. Satan Red and Oppai Dragon. Which one do you prefer?] [I would have to say Oppai Dragon! The armour with so many variations looks really amazing! I also think the toys are very good!] [………]
I easily imagined the scene, where Millicas-sama replied energetically and Sirzechs-sama freezes with a forced smile. Since Millicas-sama started staying here, Sirzechs-sama goes out every time he has time off. Apparently today, he also used the time off to go outside…. The members of Sirzechs group thought “Maybe Sirzechs-sama came here?”. But the Maou-sama himself is nowhere to be seen. Chills….. I then had chills, again. The sensation that I am being watched and can sense intense feelings being aimed at me! When I looked around…..I caught sight of something unnatural! …….From the door of the training room, which is slightly opened, someone in a Tokusatsu Hero costume was gazing at me! And I’m familiar with that appearance! Of course! The one who was looking at me from the door was…..Satan Red! That’s Sirzechs-samaaaaaaa! And this chilling feeling! It’s the same one I felt at the baseball ground next to the river! Don’t tell me I was being watched by Satan Red back then as well!? “…….Millicas……so you like Oppai Dragon more than Satan Red……”
His voice and existence were filled with sadness! Oooooooi! The Maou-sama is sad, while in the shadows, and wearing a Tokusatsu Hero’s costume! Rias who is already aware of the identity of Satan Red, whispers in my ear. “……He must be thinking that Millicas was taken by you, Ise. Geez….”
Rias was also troubled by her brother’s condition. I see. So that feeling of being watched wasn’t that of hostility, but of a jealous father gazing at me because I was getting along with Millicas-sama! And that is while wearing Satan Red’s costume! So you were watching the sight of your adorable son, speaking to the Oppai Dragon, with sad eyes from afar during your time off!? Surtr Second-san approaches Sirzechs-sama and tells him. “Boss, there is only a choice of deciding who is the one at the top against Oppai Dragon you know? At this rate, you will have Bocchan taken away by Chichiryuutei.”
Please don’t tell him weird things! Please don’t make it worse! “Master Sirzechs, this might be the time where you have to decide it. | text_13 |
In front of Millicas-sama, I think you have to show that the grandness of a father is greater than the grandness of breasts!”
Even MacGregor-sama is saying weird things to his master! Also what is this greatness between the grandness of a father over grandness of breasts! “Please give me a break! I don’t want to fight Satan Red again!”
“Ise-niisama! My father would be your opponent, but please do your best!”
So will the battle between me and Satan Red, happen again, here!? Whilst I was terrified at the prospect…..a light is drawn at the centre of the room and it creates a circle. It’s a magic circle and it is one that I know. This is…..the symbol of Gremory! This timing and this magic circle! If that is the case, then it must be that person! The light flashes and the one who appeared from the magic circle is the silver-haired maid! It’s Grayfia-saaaaaaaaan! I started to shed tears of joy at the arrival of my saviour, who can also be thought of as my Goddess! At the appearance of Grayfia-san, all of the Lucifer group froze and their faces became blue. The one who hasn’t changed much is Okita-san, who is still smiling. Even Satan Red's body is shivering at the appearance of the strongest [Queen]! Grayfia-san looks around the room. She looks at us, the Gremory Group, then looks at the Lucifer group with cold eyes and lastly she catches sight of Maou. She takes a step forward. The grand huge body of Surtr Second-san twitches. “…….What is the proud Lucifer group doing in a place like this……?”
Her words have intensity in them! Even if it isn’t directed at us, it’s scary! It’s too scary! Asia has teary eyes and even Xenovia has a stiff expression. Beowulf approaches Grayfia-san and starts to give an excuse. “T-This is….! Ane-san!We thought we should gather together as a group and have some good times!”
Grayfia-san directs her eyes filled with intensity at him! “Yes, I am very sorry. Please punish me how ever you see fit.”
Beowulf-san knelt down and apologised! Man he is fast at changing! “Damn you, Beo! You lost so easily! Boss lady! Coming to Hime-san’s place to greet her should be fine! And also for being Bocchan’s guards!”
The huge man Surtr Second started to give his excuses. But—
“If you are going, then tell me first. Going to people's houses without their confirmation is rude. This is the Hyoudou residence, not the House of Gremory. Also it is enough for Rias-ojousama and Ise-san, to be Millicas-sama’s guards.”
At her response, he can’t talk back, Surtr Second-san can only stay silent. Lastly, Grayfia-san looks at Sirzechs-sama. “Sirzechs-sama, for you to come to this town dressed like that while taking time off…… Please give me a good explanation for it.”
Grayfia-san now has some anger in her voice! Satan Red comes forward, as if he made up his mind and stands across from Grayfia-san….he then kneels down. “I’m sorry, it is my fault.”
--He lost! The strongest Maou…..lost to his wife! I knew about it, but still this is.......
“Did you know Kaa-sama is the strongest?”
Millicas-sama has a big smile. Yup, everyone nodded their heads at his words. We went to see off Grayfia-san who is taking Sirzechs-sama with her. “So then everyone, I will continue to leave Millicas-sama’s guard under your care. Millicas-sama, please make sure not to trouble everyone, until your return the day after tomorrow. Okay?”
“Okay!”
Grayfia-san finally smiled after seeing her son's reply energetically. That was the face of a…mother. After sending off Grayfia-san who disappeared within the lights of the magic circle, the only ones remaining were the Lucifer group. To these people Grayfia-san said “All of you are important people in the Underworld, so please return together with Millicas-sama”, so they were allowed to stay here for a bit. After that, the members of the Lucifer group decided to enjoy Japan while staying at a hotel in this town. We enjoyed ourselves with Millicas-sama until the last moment of his stay. We ate Japanese food together and we went shopping at the department store together. I felt that he was the same, as kids of his age, when he was being hyped about toys. He received a special lesson about 100 yen shops from Rossweisse-san and it appears he quite enjoyed himself. During his stay, we had a bath together. It’s what you call a naked relation between men. And so, on the day of our parting….. The members of Lucifer group came to pick him up. Before giving our farewells, the huge man Surtr Second called me over using his hand. Next to us, Kiba was speaking with Okita-san……
“Oi, Sekiryuutei.”
“Y-Yes, what is it?”
When I approached him timidly, Surtr Second-san activates a small magic-circle on his palm and he makes something appear from there. “I want to introduce something good to you.”
The thing which appeared in Surtr Second-san’s palm is…..something which looks like a toy sailing ship. It has a different form and design to airships and aeroplanes, but it looked like one of those ships which appear in a fantasy RPG. “……W..What is this thing that looks like a radio-controlled toy?”
Yes, it seems like a radio-controlled device and has lots of detail, but I can only think of this as a toy. But the sailing ship starts to move by itself in the air! It didn’t seem like Surtr Second-san moved it using his demonic power. Rather, I should say it seemed like it moved by itself……
As if he understood what went through my mind, Surtr Second-san smiles. “This is a flying, magical sailing ship spoken of in the Norse world called Skithblathnir. It is also called a living sailing ship. It is a masterpiece created by the Ívaldi tribe who also created the Mjölnir for Thor. This is one of the boats. I obtained this under certain requirements. You know it’s quite rare? After all there are only a countable number of them in this world.”
A living airship! Amazing! So there are also things like this! The magical sailing ship which came from Norse mythology! “It’s still a small sailing ship, and it’s like a toy. This thing is famous for evolving into different things by using the aura of its master as its source. How about it? Don’t you want to take this as your familiar?”
--! I also became shocked at the unexpected offer. I, make this my familiar? “F…Familiar…..you say? This…….sailing ship?”
“Yeah, if it’s okay with you, I will let you have it. This is a present from me. After all, you use your own body to fight for the Underworld and boss Sirzechs. It’s obvious for you to at least take this.”
“I….If I’m allowed to take it, then yes please! After all I still don’t have a familiar…..”
Yeah, I still don’t have a familiar. The reason is because I couldn’t find the time and also because, I was still dragging the thing about Sura-taro and Shokushumaru. Right now, when a familiar is necessary, Rias is supporting me. “So will this turn into a huge airship when it grows?”
When I asked, the [Bishop] MacGregor-san answers me from the side. “Yes, it would. | text_13 |
Also the appearance after its growth will depend on its master’s aura and their imagination. With you who is the Sekiryuutei taking in unexpected growth and imagination, it might turn into a plane which hasn’t existed until now.”
Surtr Second-san says it while making a loud laugh. “More like, you can use it for that. The story is you can make it into a flying harem palace. You are aiming to make a harem, right? Then you will need a harem palace. So that is where this comes in. With how you use it, you can make it into your flying harem palace. How is it? Are you excited?”
--! A flying harem palace!? So there are things like that!? I never saw it like that! Rather, I didn’t even imagine it like that! That’s right! If I’m aiming to become a Harem King, then I will have to prepare a harem palace! And if it's a flying harem palace, that'll be the best! “Fufufu, putting the palace aside, it will also become a good thing for transporting in the future. Even in this state, it can still fly while carrying you, who is its master.”
MacGregor-san says. A harem palace which can also be used as transportation! Man, this will be invincible then! “I will happily take this!”
I was emotionally moved and I accepted his kindness! This is good! This is great! A living, flying harem palace! Gufufu! I will make it into a harem palace of my liking! I sure can’t stop thinking about it! We were having such a conversation, but the time for parting with Millicas-sama finally came. “Thanks for taking care of me. I enjoyed it very much! Can I come here to play again?”
At Millicas-sama’s question, everyone nodded their head and responded by saying “Come again!” with a smile. Seeing that, the crimson-haired boy showed an adorable smile. “Come here again. Everyone thinks of you as their little brother, Millicas. Next time, maybe we should go to Kyoto together with everyone.”
Millicas-sama also nodded his head energetically at Rias’ words and said “Yeah!”. “So then everyone, I will be looking forward to our next meeting.”
…..Bowing his head, Millicas-sama leaves together with the Lucifer group, after giving his farewell politely. I…. ……..Yeah. I should say it. That boy……sought that from me. So then, I—
I took a deep breath, and released a huge voice. “Millicas! Come again!”
I called the crimson-haired boy as he had desired, while putting my thumb up and gave my farewell to him with a smile! “Ise-niisama! Please play with me again!”
Millicas-sama made a brighter face at the end. Our little brother…..Millicas Gremory. Things like the sudden visit from the Lucifer group and the attack of Satan Red happened……but I want to have a fun daily life with that boy again! | text_13 |
On a morning after quite some days had passed since the monster crisis in the Underworld—
“…………This is my room, right?”
I’m in a position where I have to ask myself that question. “……Suu~ Suu~.”
“……Ise-san.”
Rias’s breathing and Asia’s sleep-talking that I can hear from my bed. A view that isn't different from usual. After all, I sleep with Rias and Asia all the time. The problems start from here. “……Ise-kun……do it more roughly……”
Akeno-san who is saying seductive words in her sleep,
“……Guu guu……”
Xenovia who is sleeping with her stomach exposed,
“……The manjuuof the Heaven is so delicious……”
Irina who is drooling and using Xenovia like a hug-pillow. On top of that—
“……Nyan……”
Koneko-chan who is sleeping like a cat,
“…………”
and Ophis, who is sleeping while putting her hand above her chest like a dead person. So a situation like that is happening on my bed with those members. ……Yeah, even if my bed is huge, I won’t be able to sleep here with this many people…… So there is a magnificent view of my bed full of girls. I’m already out of bed. Rather, I woke up on the floor. Most likely, I was kicked out by Xenovia in her sleep. That’s because Xenovia is in a position where she is sticking her left foot forward! There are many girls on my bed! This should be a happy situation for me……but I suddenly became sad and lonely because there isn't any space for me! I breathe out while sitting on the chair. Since that monster crisis ended, it’s been like this every morning. My bed is dominated by the girls before I realise it. It seems like the other girls sneak into the room while Rias, Asia, and I are sleeping. It seems like the actions of the girls of our group got more daring since the incident about my life and death thing…… They start to seek strongly for me. It’s not anything sexual but more of a daily life thing. For example, on our walk towards school in the morning, the girls start to fight over the position of walking beside me……
“Standing beside Ise’s position belongs to me, Akeno. This is something which won’t ever change.”
“I won’t allow that Rias! Ufufu, if it’s next to him, there is his right side and his left side. If Rias is taking his right side, then I will be taking his left side.”
The Onee-samas take both my sides immediately! “Hauu~! Both of Ise-san’s arms are already full, Xenovia-san!”
“Asia, it becomes a fatal blow when a single guard is let down. If it’s like this, then we have to take the position on his back. What do you think, Irina?”
“I think riding on his shoulders can be used as a last resort!”
The Church-trio of Asia, Xenovia, and Irina, have begun to research about this since the Onee-sama duo always make the first move. Having both my arms taken, while doing a piggyback-ride, and carrying someone on my shoulders! There’s no way I can go to school in a state like that! There is also some ruckus during the time of the club activity. Watching Koneko-chan who is sitting on my lap, Ravel finally took action. “I will also sit there! It’s not fair for Koneko-san to be sitting there all the time!”
Ravel comes to me and sits on my lap! It’s a wonderful sensation of being able to feel her buttocks with my thighs, but—
“——! ……Ravel. This position only belongs to me……!”
“I-I also want to sit here. I couldn't help myself from being jealous of Koneko-san who always sits here!”
My two juniors started fighting while sitting on my lap. And—
“I-I think I also want to sit on Ise-senpai’s lap……”
“I too want to sit.”
Even Gya-suke and Ophis who always appear in the clubroom through the magic-circle seem like they are interested in sitting on my lap! I’m super happy with the actions of the girls who want to get along with me even more! But it’s a bit difficult! I can’t respond to all of them since I only have one body. When I went to Azazel-sensei and Rossweisse-san to consult with this—
From Sensei,
“Well, since they went through the incident of losing you which was devastating for them, they must be seeking you as a feedback of that experience. I’m sure it’s something which will be temporary, so just tag along with them until they settle down. You should train your manliness with this.”
And from Rossweisse-san,
“I think this is the part where Ise-kun’s capability is being tested. Rather, if you are aiming to become a Harem-King, isn’t this a good opportunity to get used to a situation where you take on many women? If you don’t have a good balance of getting along with them, then there will be girls who will go through sad experiences. –Oh, why am I answering something lewd like this seriously? Maybe it’s the influence of Ise-kun and the other girls...... What I want to say is, from a teacher’s perspective, this is something that isn’t good for education. It’s the private life of the [Oppai Dragon] that can’t be shown to the children who are your fans.”
She talked about it for a long time…… I’m feeling doubts about the raising and education of the Underworld since the name of [Oppai Dragon] is so popular……! ……But, I started to see the rough road towards becoming a Harem-king. After all, I get lost when I’m dragged into the girls competition. When I discussed this with my friend Kiba who is dragged into the fight of the common girls,
“Get used to it……I guess. This might be an example that may not be too helpful, but you do get confused when many girls start saying “Me, me, me!” right? But I think you will come to see the way to solve it little by little when you encounter that situation many times, you know? I decided to do things which I’m capable of, but decline things I’m not capable of. That’s because that will be better for me and those girls rather than giving them unclear answers.”
He gave me advice like that! Too handsome! He even thinks like a handsome guy! A guy who has been confessed to by girls so many times and declined them politely sure does have a different opinion! I also want to decline them but……when I see the gloomy faces of the girls of the Occult Research Club……I can’t come to decline them! I end up thinking that I have to do something! But, after that, Kiba added this line. “By the way, Ise-kun. How about having lunch with me……? I made some side dishes which will be good for our lunch. I really want you to eat it……”
——Damn! A guy shouldn’t decline a girl’s invitation and invite me for luuuuuunch! Don’t choose me over girls! Please stop! Lately, I’m getting scared because the number of guys around me has increased! More than that, I will respond back to the girl on my right side that is in trouble, and I will also respond back to the girl on my left side that is also in trouble! I will do it even if my body can’t endure it! Though, I’m a useless guy who can’t solve their problems! It also happens because the girls have so much power in them! What will I do if the balance of this state that Rossweisse-san mentioned goes down……!? A courage where I can decline them at times! Is something like that also necessary for a Harem-King!? | text_14 |
I hold my head down while looking at the army of girls on my bed! There are too many obstacles ahead! But the bed which is only filled with girls, this situation sure is a treat…… Akeno-san and Xenovia have their sleeping clothes coming off and their breasts are half exposed, and their thighs are so exposed that it’s basically telling me to stare at them! More than that, Rias and Akeno-san are wearing see-through negligee! So their nipples can be seen! Thank you very much! Usually, Akeno-san wears yukata during her sleep, so seeing her wear a see-through negligee sure is amazing! It suits you! Like I thought, a woman with enormous breasts wearing a negligee sure has an enormous effect! More than that, Xenovia is wearing a t-shirt on the top and…… pants! Xenovia’s pants! Thanks for allowing me to see something good this morning. Irina is wearing normal pyjamas. It’s the same as Asia. Like I thought, those connected with the Church normally wear pyjamas. She also looks cute in her own way. Koneko-chan is also wearing pyjamas today! She is wearing lovely pyjamas with cat marks on it. Lastly Ophis. She is also wearing black pyjamas, but…… I think the reason why she came here to sleep is because she is copying the other girls. Ever since Ophis started living here, she follows behind me and everyone, and copies everything we do. She is like a toddler with no knowledge. She must be pure after all. That’s why she was easy to deceive. I can understand why Vali tried to protect her. She is strong, pure, and easy to deceive. If she gets deceived and used by the terrorists, it won’t be weird for the balance of the world to collapse. That’s why I think the reason she is sleeping on my bed is because the other girls are sleeping on my bed. Well, it’s also because she is attached to me……
KNOCK KNOCK. Then someone knocks on the door. “Good morning, Ise-sama, Rias-sama, Asia-sama. –Are all of you awake?”
This is Ravel’s voice. If I look carefully, Ravel isn’t on my bed. “Yeah, come in.”
Ravel comes in when I answer her. She stares in wonder when she sees the situation of my bed. “……A-Amazing things are happening. Last night, everyone didn’t show any sign of doing this…… I also wanted to join……”
It seems like she is regretting it a bit as well as being shocked. The thing is, the bed is already overloaded with people! Where am I supposed to sleep!? The floor!? Rather than feeling alive; this is a new feeling of having to watch my bed full with girls from the floor when I am the owner of this room, so I don’t know how to respond to this! The fact is, I’m actually in trouble! “……Fuaaaaaa……”
Looks like Rias wakes up with Ravel’s entrance. She looks at me, Ravel, —and the situation of the bed. “……It seems like amazing things are happening on the bed.”
She is making a bitter smile while looking at her servant girls sleeping on the bed. Ravel makes her way into the room, and she says it as if she has remembered something while shaking Koneko-chan who is sleeping on the bed. “By the way Rias-sama. Didn’t you mention that it’s about time everyone makes a pact with the magicians, and that the time when the Vampires will show up?”
Yeah, that’s right. Rias did say before that, “It’s about time we discuss the pact with magicians. Also we will be getting a visit from a Vampire”. Putting the pact with magicians aside, the main concern is the visit from the Vampires! ……Is it the House of Vladi that Gasper belongs to? While I tilt my head with doubts, Rias who is beside me says this. “Ravel, I will leave the support of Ise in regard to the magicians to you. Manager, I will be relying on you.”
Ravel nods her head while puffing her chest forward at Rias’s words. “Leave it to me! This Ravel Phoenix, the manager of the Sekiryuutei will definitely choose a magician who is fitting for Ise-sama!”
Oh, it sure does make me happy seeing my small built junior stepping forward and declaring that she will work hard for me! For me, who has only been a Devil for a short period, having a manager is a great help. The truth is, the support I got from Ravel when I was studying for the Middle-class promotion test was a great help. But Ravel who is putting her chest forward, and her oppai…… They are growing very well despite her having a small build, and it is wonderful! Rias says it while ignoring me who is fascinated with my junior’s breast. “First, we need to wake everyone up and then have breakfast.”
Our day begins like this. –When I thought that, someone I didn’t expect shows up from behind Ravel. A black haired beauty wearing a kimono. “Ciao♪ I invited myself in –nyan.”
——! It’s the Nekomata Onee-san——! “K-Kuroka!? W-Why are you here! ?”
Even Rias is shocked at the appearance of Kuroka. Ravel who was taken from behind is also shocked and says “W-When on earth!?”. “Ah, hello. I also came as well.”
The one who appears behind Kuroka is the magician wearing a pointy hat, —Le Fay. Hey hey, the girls of the Vali-team came over to my house! T-Then are Vali and others also here……? “Vali and others aren’t here.”
Kuroka says it as if she read my mind. Ah, so they are not here. I don’t want to see the face of my rival in the morning. After all, that guy has started to crave for me even more! Just like Kiba, just like Sairaorg-san, just like Cao Cao, and also Vali, why do I have to get popular with guys!? I don’t need guys! Just give me girls~! “……N, Nee-sama. Why are you here?”
Koneko-chan wakes up as if she responded to Kuroka’s voice, and she then crawls out from the bed while wiping her eyes. “Even if you ask me why, I came here because you said you wanted me to teach you “jutsu”. I wish you would be more grateful to me –nya. Ah, also the room which isn’t being used, I went ahead and took possession of it. So let's get along~♪”
Let's get along~, my ass! She took the empty room!? W-Well, certainly we do have many empty rooms left since our house is six storeys tall! But don’t just live in the Hyoudou residence without permission! I hold my head down. Le Fay puts her hands up timidly. “A-Also, it seems like you are going to negotiate with the magicians, so I was wondering if I can also stay here as an adviser~. ……Am I troubling you?”
T-That certainly is helpful……
Rias says it while making a sigh. “Trouble or not, why are you two; who are on the Hakuryuukou’s side here in our house? You do know that this place is basically your enemy’s base?”
Kuroka walks into the room and pats Rias’s head. “Swi-chan thinks too much about complicated things –nya. That’s why the energy which is supposed to go to your brain ends up coming out from your breasts, you know?”
Kuroka says that while bouncing Rias’s breast with her hand. Rias shakes Kuroka’s hands away. “That is none of your business…… More than that, what is it with that Swi-chan……!? ……Huh! Don’t tell me that you put the marking for the magic-circle in this house when you came here last time! ?”
“Bingo♪ Thanks to that I was able to come here right away –nya. | text_14 |
So it means I can use the big bath tub of this house anytime.”
So Kuroka did a thing like that when she came to my house last time. I-It’s scary since it feels like she did the same thing when they were allowed to hide in the House of Gremory…… Well, I want to believe that they won’t do the worst thing possible with it. We are confused and Le Fay hands me a letter. “U-Umm, this is a letter from the former Governor Azazel.”
From Sensei? I receive the letter from her, and then checked inside by cutting open the letter. [Kuroka and Le Fay from the Vali-team will be showing up at your place sometimes, so look after them~♪ Well, they probably won’t do anything bad, so get along with them. From Azazel who all of you look up to.] “Geez! He acted on his own again! !”
I can only sigh and throw the letter on the floor. Sensei is pretty kind to the Vali-team after all…… By the way, you do realise that we are rivals? “We will only come here occasionally, so you don’t have to worry about us. Okay, Swi-chan? I will train Shirone very well♪”
Kuroka who is begging while putting her hands together gives us a wink. Rias then says it while putting her hand on her forehead. “……Do as you please. In exchange, I will leave Koneko to you, okay? Also lend us your strength when we need it. It’s a give and take, just like how a Devil does things.”
So these two will be coming here sometimes huh……
Seems like the Hyoudou residence will get even noisier. Lately, I’m starting to enjoy my school life. It might be because we get assaulted by strong foes so often. I also think going through the experience of losing my body, which is something you don’t quite go through at all, also has something to do with it. After all I’m feeling at peace from just ordinary lessons. Before reincarnating, I was thinking “End quickly~”. No, seriously, peace is the best. I want to spend my days just having a normal school life at noon, and doing a Devil’s job late at night. ……Well, a Devil’s life is something out of the ordinary if I compare it to last year……but I went through something beyond that……
What is it with all those Evil-God, descendants of the Old-Maou faction, and Longinus! Give me a break! I’m okay with just enjoying my life with Rias, Asia, and the others, while going through ecchi moments at times! Having a battle in the Rating Games is already enough ! ……Well, the reason why I was able to promote to a Middle-class Devil this quickly was thanks to the assaults……
……So it won’t just be a dream to become a High-class Devil at this rate, huh. Even Azazel-sensei told me that I should think about “Having the mind of becoming a High-class Devil and your career after getting promoted”. Its break time and I’m looking at the sky through the window. ……My career. But he’s right. I’m a second year high school student, and it’s already winter. There's already a career meeting with my parents, and I have already filled in the form I was given about my desired career. My career as a human—that is to advance to the college of Kuou academy. This won’t be a problem as long as I don’t make any seriously big mistakes. Next is my career as a Devil……
A Harem-king! That is obvious, but maybe I have to make a more realistic way of living. First is to make Rias' dream come true, and I will be putting my all into doing it! Rias wants to become the Champion of the Rating Game. In order to support her, I will fight with all I have when Rias officially begins participating in the games. That will be my life as Rias’s servant. And one other thing. What will I do when I become a High-class Devil—
I will attain the Evil-Pieces and become independent. That is my main idea……but I haven’t thought about the details so much, and I only have a faint idea about it……
From Azazel-sensei, I was told that I should start to prepare the campaign funds for when I go independent. I was also told that if I were to have my own servants, and my own territory, then I have to be ready to look after them properly or there will be no point. Funds. It’s not like I don’t have them. Some of the money the House of Gremory makes with the [Oppai Dragon] gets deposited into my account, just some of the profit from the copyrights. My Devil’s bank account. It’s something Rias prepared when I turned into a Devil. This is something everyone in the group has. The money earned from doing the Devil’s job gets deposited there. In my case, the funds from the [Oppai Dragon] get added to it. And the figures of the funds are insane…… Since it’s too early for a high school student to use, Grayfia-san is managing it for me. I also feel that I will go crazy on how I use the money when I see just how much it is, so having Grayfia-san manage it is a great help. When I go independent, I will use it as my campaign fund! I don’t know if it’s enough, but I should earn as much as possible right now! But Kiba’s sword master Okita-san, taught me the ways of the reincarnated Devils. He said that humans that reincarnate into a Devil tend to rush how they live. Since we live for a long time, it seems like they get troubled when they aim for their goals in early stages and accomplish them. It seems like they go through a syndrome where they burn out, and it may become possible for them to become less emotional. So he’s saying that working while enjoying the life of a Devil very slowly will result in good way of living as a reincarnated Devil. So if I become a Harem-King early, will I also burn out……? I still don’t know that, but even if I was to live for ten thousand years, and if I was to become a Harem-King in a hundred or in a thousand years, I……
……Yeah, my remaining years may feel longer. In order to make sure that doesn’t happen, it won’t be bad to have many dreams. I want to participate in a Rating Game, and also attain some titles! But first, it won’t mean a thing if I don’t become a Harem-King. It feels like I can’t have my new dreams and ambitions unless I make the things in front of me a reality. If I live on, I may be able to find something else I want to accomplish! No, I will find it! Yup! I think I know what my current aim is vaguely! I will live on as Rias’s servant! Also I will earn even a single yen for my dream in the future! This should be fine! Yeah! Since I know what I have to do, I will spend my school life in peace! When I was making a victory pose by myself, someone hits my head really hard! “Ouch! Who did that! ?”
When I turn around, —Matsuda and Motohama are standing there! I don’t know why but their bodies are shaking with anger. “You! I hear that you also get along with Ravel Phoenix-san from the first year!”
Ravel? “Huh? Yeah, well, I knew her before she transferred to this school. I was also asked by her family to look after her, that’s why I keep an eye on her.”
I had been seeing Ravel every time I went to the Underworld, and I was also asked by the Phoenix’s momma to look after her. She is my junior, so I have to look after her. | text_14 |
Wait, right now Ravel, who is my manager, is the one taking care of me instead. Hearing my words, Motohama's whole body began to shake. “S-So it’s acknowledged by her parents……what is going on…… Asia-chan, Rias-senpai, Himejima-senpai, Toujou Koneko-chan, Xenovia-chan, and Irina-san…… They are all the Madonna’s and the idols of this school……! O-On top of that even Ravel Phoenix-san……!”
“You two, that reaction, can you stop it already? Even watching you from the sides is getting old.”
The one who appears while saying that is the Perverted Glasses also known as Kiryuu. Kiryuu continues talking with her eyes half closed. “It’s wrong for me to say this, but you know that beautiful people tend to fall for weird guys, so there was that part of Hyoudou they were attracted to.”
What do you mean with that part……!? W-Well, the incidents I tend to get involved with have a lot of crazy stuff happening! “ “Ah, I see.” ”
The two idiots pound their fists into their palms and come to understand it! Shit! What is it with that weird way of understanding!? But Matsuda holds his head down. “No, like I thought, this isn’t fair! If that were true even me and Motohama, who are also perverted idiots, should be able to have miracles happen as well!”
“That’s right! You know, me and Matsuda don’t even get a single flag with a beautiful girl!? What is the meaning of this!? What is going ooooon! ?”
Motohama also argues while shedding tears. “Calm down, Hyoudou must have attained all those flags. It means that he is more of a perverted idiot than both of you, so give up. Okay?”
Kiryuu comforts Matsuda and Motohama by patting their heads. This damn Kiryuu! I never knew that you could possibly comfort people like that! So you're telling me that I’m a perverted idiot!? ………… D-Disagreeing to it is something I can’t do! If I was able to get along with Rias and others due to that, then I am honoured! “It will be good if Matsuda and Motohama get a blessing from God as well……”
Xenovia's eyes are filled with sadness. “Next time, I might discuss it with Michael-sama.”
Are you okay with that, Irina!? Are you telling me it’s okay to give Michael-san’s grateful blessing to these two!? “Matsuda-san, Motohama-san, do you want to attend mass next time? Even if you are going through sadness, I’m sure you will feel better if you have a fun time with everyone.”
Asiaaaaaa! You are acting like those people from the Church without realising it! When I was looking at the culture differences that the Church-trio have, Kiryuu’s eyes grasp holds of me. Her glasses shine. “By the way Hyoudou. Is the rumour true?”
“W-What rumour?”
“I hear that you address Rias-senpai without honorifics and call her “Rias”.”
The words Kiryuu just said immediately gathers the attention of everyone in the class! Everyone looks at me with keen eyes and begins saying things like, “Now that you mention it, there was a rumour like that going around’, and “Good job on asking him something I wanted to ask as well!”. F-For real!? So rumours like that are going around the school!? Ah, I think I did call Rias “Rias” within the school without thinking about it! Someone saw that……? I can’t even let my guard down for a bit! I'd discussed with Rias that I will call her “Buchou” during school and at places where normal students will be present, but did I make a mistake!? I’m thinking hard about what I should do, and then—,
“Ise-kun, Asia-san, Xenovia, Irina-san, I came to discuss about after school—”
Kiba appears at the entrance of the classroom! Nice timing! “Y-Yeah! Kiba! I will come now! Hey, lets go as well all of you!”
I leave the classroom while pushing Asia and the others out! “Hey, Hyoudou! So, what’s the truth then?”
Kiryuu, I can’t answer that! I want to, but if I did I will be seen as an enemy by the whole student body! Let me date her quuuuietly~! After school on the same day—
All of us of the Occult Research Club gathered in the clubroom. Rossweisse-san, who came late from the staff meeting, joins us. Confirming that we are all sitting on the sofa, Rias stands up and talks while looking at us. “Now, everyone, there is only one reason why I called all of you here today. –From today, we will be entering the time where we will start the work that we have been talking about, the pact with the ‘magicians’.”
–The pact with a Devil. I swallowed my saliva and then remembered. The relationship between Devils and magicians are old and deep. It’s a totally different thing to the one where a human makes a wish to a Devil by making a pact. People that are magicians are basically those that polish their research on magic for their entire lives. There is magic such as black magic, white magic, summoning magic, spirit magic, rune symbols, casting from different locations, and many others. They choose the theme of their magic among them, and put everything they have in there for the rest of their lives. Each person has different ways of attaining it and mastering it. Now, the relation of such magicians and Devils is—
Rias then says. “There are three main reasons why a magician makes a pact with a Devil. One is to use them as their bodyguard. When the time comes, having a powerful Devil behind their back will allow them to talk with opponents if they are caught up in a quarrel.”
“They sound like yakuza.”
When I say that, Rias answers me by saying “I agree” while smiling. Rias then put two fingers up. “Secondly, they make a pact because they want to attain techniques and knowledge of Devils. To make it clear, the technique standards of the Underworld. These things will play a big role when magicians do their research.”
If that’s the reason, they can just go to the Underworld personally to get the things they want, or they can also get it through different routes. But, it seems like they have high risks. For the former one, it’s risky because there are very limited ways to go to the Underworld. Those like me can go to the Underworld easily, but that’s because I’m a servant of the “High-class Devil Gremory”. Going to the Underworld is not an easy journey for magicians, who aren’t Devils. You can go between the Underworld and the human world if you are the servant of a Devil, though it will be a problem if “Stray Devils” do it. I registered myself inside the train when I went to the Underworld for the first time during summer, but I heard that magicians will be asked something with high risks. I hear that those who can leave their name in the history of magicians can attain a pass to the Underworld, but that will also have quite a lot of requirements. In other words, those that aren’t a Devil or a Fallen Angel cannot go to the Underworld that easily. ……The reason why Vali and his team can appear in the Underworld like nothing is because they are insanely strong. | text_14 |
If we are talking like that, then there are magicians who trespass to the Underworld by using their own powerful teleportation magic…… Though those are people who are seen as a threat from both the Devils and the magician association. Vali is the same, so entering without permission is bad. And for the later one about “How about getting what they want using different routes through another faction”, but that route will cost money, and I hear the money they charge will sky rocket. Depending on what you want, it can even cost all of the fame and fortune that a magician has earned through their research. For example the Phoenix’s tear. It’s also an expensive item in the Underworld, but for a magician it’s so rare that it won’t even be enough to add the word “super” ten times to the front of the word “rare”. For those reasons, making a pact with a Devil will allow them to get it cheaper by having an equal exchange. Though that will also be an expensive trade. Rias puts her third finger up. “Lastly. It’s simple. They make a pact with a Devil for their own status. Making a pact with a powerful Devil will be a big fortune for them. My Otou-sama and Okaa-sama, also have a pact with a magician you know? If something happens, they will respond to being summoned to hear their words. For a High-class Devil and their servants, that is one of their duties.”
Yes, since Rias, who is the daughter of the High-class Devil Gremory, has reached the appropriate age, it was decided for the Gremory group lead by Rias to enter the time for making a pact with a magician. Xenovia tilts her head with a complicated expression. “Life sure is interesting, I never thought I would be summoned by a magician.”
You are right. I also think the same. I never thought I would become someone who is going to say something like “Fufufu, are you the magician that summoned me?” even the slightest. Rias chuckles. “Yes. If you are a human that is related to special powers, then normally you will be the one summoning. The ones who will get summoned are Devils and monsters after all. That is the reason why I want all of you to take importance with this pact. You won’t be able to break off a pact that easily once you make one. If you make a pact, then you will have to work seriously. But if you make a pact with someone with low calibre, then people will question our quality. So choose the best trading partner there is. For magicians this is something to further improve their research on special powers, but for us Devils, this is business. The pact with a normal human and the pact with a magician, doing both of them makes us a Devil.”
[Yes!] We nod our head to our master’s words. Yeah, it’s a must for being able to do this. This is business. Aiming to become a High-class Devil who can’t even accomplish this is out of the question. A pact with a magician—
I will find the best partner there is! ……But, I hope I can get a beautiful witch-sama if possible! [Devil-chan, will you listen to my w~i~s~h?] [Of course. Except, I will be groping your oppai as the price for it like always.] [Iyaan, Devil-chan, you sure are naughty♪]
…………Wonderful. It’s a wonderful thing, to have a business partner like that……! “……You were thinking something naughty right?”
Koneko-chan who is sitting on my lap pinches my thigh! Koneko-sama is really strict! While we're doing things like this, Rias looks up at the clock in this room. “It’s about time. Everyone, the person standing at the top of the magician association will be contacting us through the magic-circle. So behave well.”
Oh, I have to be careful. Koneko-chan who is sitting on my lap gets off and sits next to me. Once all of us sat on the sofa in a well mannered way, a huge magic-circle appears on the floor of this room. The shallow lights form a circle. “……The symbol of Mephisto Pheles.”
Kiba says that. ……Mephisto Pheles? Isn’t he the legendary Devil who belongs to the Extra Demon group, and the one who made the pact with the ancestor of the mist-user Georg of the Hero-faction……? While I was remembering about that, the magic-circle that appeared shows a holographic image. The holographic image of a middle aged man sitting elegantly on a chair appears in front of my eyes. …… He has his mixture of red and blue hair held firmly with a gel. He has sharp, odd coloured eyes where the right eye is red and the left eye is blue. This man is giving off a mysterious atmosphere similar to that of Ajuka Beelzebub-sama. He has a bit of a fierce look. His terrifying face then changes by making a smile. [Oh Rias-chan. It’s been a while.] He has a light tone. ……I thought he would have more of a frightening tone, so I loosened up right away. Rias responds to his greeting. “It sure has been a while, Mephisto Pheles-sama.”
[Oh my, you sure are becoming beautiful just like your mother. Your grandmother and great-grandmother were all beautiful people.] “Thank you very much.”
Rias introduces this person to us. “Everyone, this person here is an Extra Demon, and also the chairman of the magician association, Mephisto Pheles-sama.”
[Hey, hello all of you. I’m Mephisto Pheles. Please refer to the books to know more about me. Books written about me are overflowing in the world.] ……He said something metaphorical from the start. But, I understand now. So this person is the boss of the magicians. I never thought a Devil would be standing at the top. Ravel who is sitting next to me tells me quietly. (……After he made a pact with the first Georg Faust, he remained in the human world even after the death of Georg Faust, and he took the position of the top of the association right away.) Hmm, so did he come to like the human’s world? “You are an independent right? Nothing like household and stuff.”
I questioned him since I was concerned about it. I haven’t heard of something called the House of Pheles, so I wondered if he is just an individual. Rias explains. “Mephisto Pheles-sama is one of the oldest among the Devils, and he spends most of his time in the human world. Also, he happens to be Tannin-sama’s [King].”
——! I get shocked hearing Rias’s words! Oh, so this person is old man Tannin’s [King] which was a mystery till now! [I gave my [Queen] piece to Tannin-kun. He came and said that he wants to save the Dragon-tribe’s which is almost near extinction. Yeah, he is the role model for all Dragon-Kings. Well, I don’t participate in the game and involve myself in Underworld’s riot, so I basically allow him to roam free.] So old man Tannin is a [Queen]! That’s why the overall balance of his ability is good. Oh man, you sure do learn things you wanted to know in unexpected places. I started to think he is cute since he is a [Queen] despite being an old man. Ravel gives me additional information. (Apparently Mephisto Pheles-sama is from the same generation as the original Yondai-Maou. Though it seemed like they didn’t get along. That’s why he had differences with the old government and hid himself in the human world.) | text_14 |
So there was a reason like that. Wait, the same generation as the original Yondai-Maou!? How long has he been living!? Even though he looks like a middle aged man, he's lived that long!? No, Devils can change their appearances, and those like Azazel-sensei and Michael-san who seem like they have been living just about the same time as him have young appearances. There are many of those who look like young or middle-aged men but have the personality of a geezer! It seems like he heard her whispers, so Mephisto Pheles-san nods his head. [Yeah, that’s exactly right. I hated those guys a lot. That’s why I really like the current ones like Sirzechs-kun and Serafall-chan. After all, they acknowledge most of the things I do. Instead of those old Maou who were giving me orders telling me to do this and that, so I got fed up with them. Well, out of the current Maous, I have a different thinking with Ajuka-kun and have different views, but it’s not like I hate him or anything.] That means that he is getting along with the current government. [Rias-chan who will listen to the story of this old man right here sure is a good girl. From the Gremory, even your grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather were easy to talk with. So are your grandfather and others doing okay? It has been a while since they retired.] “Y-Yes. They are living quietly within the Gremory’s territory.” Rias answers like that…… I see, so Rias also has a grandfather. Of course she does. Rias told me before that the current Head of the household will leave everything to the next heir and enter retirement after passing the household to them. Rias has already planned what to do after retirement, and she was saying that she will be living in Japan. It seems like she has already thought ahead about a majority of the things despite not being Head of the household yet. Of course, it will be something she will do after becoming the Head and fulfilling all her dreams. Actually, I wonder after how many hundred or thousand of years that will be…… I wonder what Japan will be like then? I can’t even imagine it. Then Rias and Mephisto Pheles-san continue to talk about the story of the past, the society, and about the recent business world of the magicians. “So, Mephisto Pheles-sama, have you already talked to Sona?”
[Nope, unfortunately, I will have to talk to her afterwards, Rias-chan. It seems like she is going to have new servants and she wants to talk to me after they join, that’s why I’m talking to all of you first. By the way, I have already spoken with Sairaorg Bael-kun and Seegvaira Agares-chan.] “I see. Sona’s new servants. I have already heard about it.”
—! I get shocked when I hear their conversation. So Kaichou is getting new servants! I have heard that she has someone in mind, but it’s finally going to happen! I’m looking forward to this! According to what I heard, the [Rook] and the [Knight] will be joining as their additional members. Are they from the same academy as us? After all, there are students studying in this school that are from the supernatural world, that’s why I think like that. [Oh my, all of you, the “Rookies Four”, sure are very popular in our industry and in the industries of other factions. I had so many of my subordinates telling me to settle this matter with all of you quickly.] (W-What is this Rookies Four?) I can’t help myself but ask Ravel about the words I heard for the first time. (It’s the title that was given recently to the four young Devils consisting of Sairaorg Bael-sama, Seegvaira Agares-sama, Rias-sama, and Sona-sama. Even looking back at recent years, it’s called a generation gathered with promising rookies that are in the exceptional level. Did you know that even looking throughout the history of the Underworld, the generation you and Rias-sama belongs to is something which is out of the ordinary for a rookie who still hasn’t matured?) I-Is that so……? So we are among such an amazing generation…… Well yeah, Sairaorg-san and Kiba’s strength are insanely crazy after all. —Then someone enters the room. It’s Azazel-sensei. “My bad, I was the only one who had to stay longer for the meeting. Oh, if it isn’t Mephisto!”
Seeing the holographic vision from the magic-circle, he responds by making a smile right away. Mephisto-san also raises his hand gently when he sees Sensei. [Hey hey, Azazel. It hasn’t been that long since we last met. I had myself talk to Rias-chan first.] “Yeah, the magicians association must be having a rough time after all. More than that, do you want to go drinking over here next time? I got my hands on some good alcohol.”
I have the impression that they have known each other for a long time. “Do you know him?”
I ask Sensei. “Yeah. We go way back. When Mephisto distanced himself from the old government of the Devils, we, the Grigori, allowed ourselves to contact him personally.”
Hee, he sure is a former Governor-sama who knows his own way. Rather than that, this person really has many connections with other places. [Grigori’s information was a great help, Azazel. After all, I’m still getting assistance from Grigori even now.] “Same goes to us, Mephisto. Well, there isn’t any disadvantage for the Fallen Angels to have connections with the association of the magicians in secret after all. And we don’t have to keep that as a secret now since the Three Great Powers made an alliance.”
From there, the two of them talk about this and that about the business world while leaving us behind. “What!? Seriously!? That mythology which has been declining to make an alliance came for a negotiation?”
[Rather than that, it seems like there are those investigating the Dragon’s incident that was mentioned previously. So you shouldn’t be expecting for the alliances. They have basically been cutting ties with us. Thanks to that, we can’t obtain proper information on the mythologies which have isolated themselves.] “……That matter huh. Well, the old mythology faction has been completely ignoring the other factions. Even if the rebels from their factions turn their fangs on us, they will probably continue to play dumb about it.”
[That proves just how much they have shunned themselves towards us who have stolen their believers. Especially us Devils, Angels, and Fallen Angels, who are recorded in the holy Bible are hated so much by the other factions. Just how many mythologies have we crushed, and just how many legends and believers have we spread. You can’t even tell what’s going through the minds of the factions who have responded to the negotiations. I guess we can only depend on the leadership of the Chief God of those factions. Naturally we have lost the real Maous and God, so our mythology is horribly weak from the truth. It wouldn't even be weird if the history that we are currently making is thought to be a fake.] “……Even so, we have to continue on living. | text_14 |
Even if God and the Maous don’t exist, we are still alive.”
“Well, I also like the current Maous, so I have no problem.”
…………The discussion of these two is at such a high level that I can’t understand it! Maybe they realised it, so Sensei and Mephisto Pheles-san stop their conversation and go into the main discussion. [I’m sorry for taking a long time, Rias-chan. Now, I will send the data about the magicians that want to make a pact with all of you through the magic-circle.] Saying that, Mephisto Pheles-san swirls around his finger from the vision, and points it to us. A new magic-circle appears in the air of this clubroom, and lots of documents come falling down from it! Akeno-san and Kiba pick them up. Me and the other members help move the mountain of documents elsewhere. There is no stop to the documents falling down from the magic-circle, and it keeps on piling up! When I took a glance, a document that seems to be a resume appears to my eyes. ……I can see their faces from the photo or the portrait of them. The other thing visible is……the entries written in a devil’s letters or magical letters that I have never seen before. ……This is a written document to appeal themselves! The other things written are their previous experiences and their households. This really is a resume! There are also many documents attached to it! Kiba says to me while I’m looking through the documents. “Putting the past aside, the pact that magicians make with a Devil now starts from having their documents being selected. The selection which will come after that will be selected by us.”
Document selection! Wow! For real? ……It’s like a job hunt of the human’s business world. “Instead of a job hunt, it’s more of a pact hunt. This is the mainstream right now. There was also an era where they fought to make a pact with a certain Devil first.”
Rossweisse-san says that while carrying loads of documents. So there was a war between magicians fighting over a pact with a Devil……! So having a pact with such a powerful Devil becomes their status huh…… It means that this will have a big meaning for their background. While I was thinking like that, we split the mountains of documents between us. The one who has the most documents is —Rias! She has mountains of documents! Sensei has an expression that seems to convey that this is an obvious result. “Well, obviously. Rias is the [King] of the Gremory group. They must have thought that having a pact with Rias will allow them to control all of you who are her servants. Since it is also a possibility where they can have a good relationship with the House of Gremory, it’s obvious that Rias will be the most popular one within the “Gremory group” category.”
It’s just like Sensei says. Making a pact with Rias will have many benefits. Sensei then continues. “For that reason, Rias will have to choose a partner very carefully and the magician also has to be very powerful.”
If it’s a magician that Rias will be choosing, then it definitely will be someone famous. —Then the one who has the second most is Rossweisse-san! Oh! Is it because she is a spell caster? “I see, on top of researching on their magic, they craved for the wisdom I obtained in the Norse and the information regarding the world tree Yggdrasil.”
Rossweisse-san analyses her value calmly. It means that there are many magicians that want to obtain the truth and the wisdom of the Norse mythology. I do hear that the Norse is one of the central factions for magic. So Rossweisse-san who is a half-God must have a big role. “A Valkyrie who is a Devil isn’t merely rare.”
Sensei also adds that. Certainly, that must be true. Now then, the one who has the most after her is, —Asia! This is quite unexpected…… No, if I think about it she has a Sacred Gear which can heal anyone, so it will be natural for her to get many offers. “……H-Having this many documents……are they really okay with it being me?”
Asia is feeling timid. She probably didn’t think even the slightest that she is being sought for this much. Mephisto Pheles-san then says. [There is a big merit in having the ability to heal. The power to heal is always one of the ultimate themes in whatever era or person. Making a pact with you and getting blessed with the power of healing. Using that to obtain fame is easily possible.] Yeah. There are people who are seeking for the power to heal all over the world. It can be a good business to make fortune, and it can be used for many trades. “Asia! Choose your partner carefully! Don’t get caught by a vicious guy! No, I will choose the person together with you!”
I’m concerned about Asia that I protect her too much. That’s because I’m feeling scared! [Well, they are the people that we, the association, picked, so there shouldn’t be any cruel people.] Mephisto Pheles-san says that…… I don’t want Asia to go through a painful experience……
“Don’t worry. Akeno and I will also consult with Asia, so we won’t allow her to go through troublesome trades.”
Rias smiles. If our [King] and [Queen] are there for her, then I won’t have to worry about it. I hope she makes a good pact. ……If it’s possible, I want Asia’s partner to be a female. I will be worried if it’s a bastard! The order after Asia went by: Me→Kiba→Akeno-san→Xenovia→Koneko-chan→Gasper. Gasper has the least. Sensei then says it after seeing the result. “Well, it was predictable that Rias who is the [King] would receive the most. The majority of the magicians think that they will be able to pull all of you out by making a pact with Rias. Rossweisse the spell caster, Asia who possesses the Twilight Healing, Ise the Sekiryuutei, Kiba of the holy-demonic sword, Akeno who is the daughter of Barakiel, and Xenovia the holy-sword wielder. These members would be nominated the most. Koneko and Gasper who still haven’t unleashed their own powers didn’t get solicited that much, but they might be magicians with higher quality rather than quantities. To begin with, a majority of the ones who solicited Rias and the rest could be thought of as small fry. Only very few numbers of them among these piles of documents are exceptional.”
Sensei sure knows how to say it. Well, I don’t think all of the magicians in these documents are amazing either. That's the reason why not many people choose Gasper because they haven’t seen his real powers? Well, I haven’t witnessed it either. Hearing Sensei’s words, Mephisto Chairman who is the chairman of the association—
[Hahahaha, well, the majority of them are small fry.] He is saying something like that! Is it okay for the chairman to say things like that!? [Even so, Sekiryuutei-kun who is popular in the Underworld and who has made meritorious deeds didn’t have that much of an increase for his solicitation as I expected. Even still, you were solicited a lot. Maybe the young ones from my side aren’t into the popular ones.] “The magicians take importance in their status, but more than that, they value how they are seen within the industry. | text_14 |
They are especially a bit strict on things which aren’t elegant. They must have thought that the popularity of Ise is too vulgar. Even Ise himself has perverted techniques. Well, that’s the difference of our culture and the values we have.”
Mephisto Pheles-san and Sensei say such things…… No, please allow me to say this. I think the Underworld is the weird one since something like [Oppai Dragon] is popular! Mephisto Pheles-san continues after making a cough. [Anyway, I have sent all of the documents I received this time. It will be great if you contact us if you see anyone who lives up to your standards.] ……This time? I started to feel suspicious about Mephisto Pheles-san’s words. “When you say this time, does that mean there’s more?”
When I ask, Rias answers me. “Yes, of course. It doesn’t mean that we will choose from these ones, and even if we do make a pact, that magician will not live long like a Devil, and there’s no way that they will be able to live for eternity. If there isn’t any suitable partner this time, we can just ask for newer documents. Also even if we make a pact, we will become free again if the person we make a pact with passes away due to their age or by an accident. Then we will have to make a new pact.”
Ah, I understand now. So that’s what it is. So we don’t have to force ourselves to choose this time. Even if we do choose our partner, we can find a new partner if they die. Kiba gives additional information. “And even if you do make a pact, there are times when it’s for a certain time only. For example, a year long pact due to the partner’s circumstances, or the pact can also be cancelled if they can’t pay us the price.”
A temporary pact, and cancellation due to receiving unfair payment. ……It’s really like a business. So this is also one of the jobs of a Devil. ……The pact between a Devil and a magician that I imagined before was more dark and fantasy-like. Something where they perform a creepy ritual in a dark laboratory and they summon a Devil through the magic-circle to make an evil pact. It looks like the reality is more of a business-like thing. Since we can’t carry all these piles of documents, we decided to send them to my house through the magic-circle. While we are doing that, Mephisto Pheles-sama talks to Ravel who is helping everyone. [Is the lady over there a Devil from the House of Phoenix?] “Y-Yes. My name is Ravel Phoenix.”
Ravel introduces herself politely. Yup, she’s acting like a girl who was raised in a good house. Mephisto Pheles says it while rubbing his chin. [Yup……the thing I’m about to tell you is a top secret which is only known in our organisation. It seems like a group of “Stray Magicians” have joined forces with remnant magicians from the “Khaos Brigade”, and they have continued to make contacts with those related to the House of Phoenix.] —! ……That sure is creepy information. Rias questions him. “……What do you mean by that?”
[You do know that the Phoenix’s tear has been passing around to the terrorists in secret, right?] Ravel nods. “Yes. I heard that one group of distributors were making trades in secret. But that has been dealt with, and I have heard that it’s now back to normal—”
[No, in the black market, tears which aren’t produced by the “House of Phoenix” are being sold now.] [—!?] Everyone gets shocked at that information! Seriously!? So tears which aren’t made by the House of Phoenix are going around now!? Rias twitches her eyebrows. “If it isn’t a genuine one, then I think it’s something without any effect, a fake……——! Don’t tell me……”
Mephisto Pheles-san shakes his head to Rias who seems to have realised something. [That’s right, Rias-chan. Tears that have an effect close to the genuine one are being distributed in secret. Here, this is it.] A small bottle appears in Mephisto Pheles-san’s hand. ……So this is the fake tear? [I don’t know how they are doing it, but the Phoenix Tears which aren’t made by the House of Phoenix are being distributed, and the stray magicians are trying to get contacts with those related to the Phoenix as if they are related. Well, they must be related. That’s why I wanted that lady over there to be careful because she might be targeted.] “…………”
Ravel puts on a bit of a gloomy face at Mephisto Pheles-san’s words. “I will also ask the Grigori to find out what’s happening. Oh, and don’t worry. A strong prince is behind Ravel. There won’t be a problem. Also there are powerful barriers put on this area, the place related to the alliance of the Three Great Powers. They won’t be able to pass through that easily. If Ravel stays here, and has her prince by her side, she will definitely be safe.”
Sensei pats my head. Am I the strong prince that he’s referring to? W-Well, I will certainly protect Ravel at all cost if anything happens. That’s obvious. Sensei then gives information which makes me feel uneasy. “Not just that. It seems like there is someone who is trying to unify the remnants of the Old-Maou faction, the remnants of the Hero-faction, and the magicians that are hiding themselves. I hear that he’s the official person standing at the top. I will be getting more detailed information from now, but……I feel really uneasy about this. It’s certain that their forces are dying out. But what are they planning to do while their forces are weakening?”
Please stop saying that…… Your bad feelings basically turn out to be true……
Rather, who is the person trying to unify those guys who have already collapsed? I also wonder about Ophis’ stolen power…… Ah, am I going to get involved with this again……? I sure hate this. Mephisto Pheles-san then says,
[I’m sorry that we went off topic. Anyway, I will leave my magicians to all of you. I’m hoping that all of you will be able to make a good pact with someone~.] Like this, the talk with the chairman of the magician’s association, Mephisto Pheles-san, ended. I’m concerned about the case involving the house of Phoenix, but I will have to look through the documents given to me. It seems like it will be a long night today……
“Ugh, I feel dizzy……”
On the night after a few days had passed, I, who had finished my job for the day, am looking through the mountains of documents on the upper floor of the Hyoudou residence. “Ise-sama, I have finished decoding this magical symbol. Please read it.”
The one who sits besides me is my talented manager, Ravel-chan. It’s late at night. Ravel and I lined up the documents on the floor, and we are going through each document one by one. In the other room, everyone is looking in their own way at the magician-style resume. Asia, Koneko-chan, Xenovia, and Gasper, are looking through the documents while listening to Rias and Akeno-san’s opinions. I also go down stairs to get Rias and Akeno-san’s opinions, but I’m mostly looking through the documents while discussing it with Ravel. | text_14 |
Yup, rather than depending on Rias who is our [King], I have decided and thought that it will be a good experience to choose for myself while getting the advice of my manager Ravel. Of course, I will get the final check from Rias, but I decided to do this with Ravel until then. I can’t describe how happy Ravel was when I told her that. “Leave it to me! I will choose a person who will be the most fitting for Ise-sama!”
She was really eager to do it. Even now she’s checking this and that while looking through each document while holding the dictionary and books in one of her hands. Even I’m eager to do this when I see how hard she is working. Ravel looks for certain standards when she is checking the documents (mainly if the person is beneficial for Gremory or me), she then cuts off those who haven’t satisfied those standards without any hesitation, and then she checks on the remaining ones very carefully. Of course, she has finished checking the standards of those she cut off. You are working too much, Ravel! B-But I think it’s a bit of a waste that she cut off witches who are beautiful and have superb styles……
“This magician is a man who is studying researching on a rare topic of alchemy, the ways of using rare metals for magical use. This woman over here is—”
She breaks down the information so even I can understand it. She explains it to me while thinking about the benefit I will get from these pacts. From Koneko-chan’s story, it seems like she was also researching it during break time while avoiding being seen…… I won’t be able to raise my head to her. It seems like she received the information from the House of Phoenix regarding those people who are related to the Phoenix which we learned about a few days ago. She says that Raiser is really worried about her. I then say it. “Ravel sure knows more than me.”
Ravel puts her chest forward. “Of course. Despite looking like this, I have a longer history of being a Devil than you, Ise-sama.”
“You were also observing the Game by standing next to Raiser, right?”
She was working as her brother’s servant after all. It’s normal for her to have experienced many Games. You can say that she has more experience in the Game than us. “Of course. ……My brother made me avoid participating in the actual battle, but I have experienced the atmosphere of the actual Game with my own body.”
“From your eyes, Ravel, how would you judge the Gremory group?”
Hearing my question, Ravel puts down the documents she is holding onto and sits formally. “If I had to say it in one sentence, then it’s a super-high offensive team. It’s so overwhelming that it basically doesn’t need any commands.”
Yup, I also feel the same way. “But it also has many weaknesses. It seems like we would have the tables turned if we fell into the trap of a technique-type.”
Yeah, we have many weaknesses. A group which will crumble immediately once we fall into a trap. Sensei also pointed that out, and we actually fell for a trap in the Sitri-match. We also went through hell against Cao Cao. But Ravel shows a different reaction. “Even if you say that, it will be normal for every team to worry about those things. Anyone will be frightened if there is a person who is a superior technique-type. You can also say that the team that has to take on the super-high offensive Gremory group is a team which will be very frightened as well.”
—! ……This is a new opinion. Ravel continues. “Also everyone in the Gremory group including you, Ise-sama, are working very hard to cover their own weaknesses. The truth is, the professionals have too much pride in their ability and their tactics, so they don’t do such a thing as training themselves. Basically the High-class Devils are beings who don’t like to work hard and train, and they move accordingly by relying on the trait of their household and the talent running through their blood. If they feel that their servant is lacking in power, they try to solve it by trading. Of course there are many High-class Devil players who have pride in the servants they chose. But trading is something which occurs often among the players.”
Hmm, so the professional players make a trade if they are lacking in strength. That’s why they don’t have the ideas to train for the Game. So they solve the problems by trading their servants that they feel are weak. I can only say that they have no affection towards their servants. Well, I might feel like that since I belong to the Gremory who have strong affections. After all, Devils are logical. If I remember now, that bastard Diodora tried to make a trade easily. I’m listening to Ravel’s words really seriously, and her opinion continues. “Among them, Rias-sama’s group are all personally training themselves. In terms of that, Sitri-group and Bael-group are doing the same, but these actions are unheard of even if you look back into the history of Devils. And these actions are actually giving results.”
You are right. The Sitri-group, Bael-group, and I, have shown results by having the terrorists as our opponents. Unlike Sirzechs-sama’s intention of not wanting to send the young ones to the battlefield, our strength has become of use for the Underworld. Ravel then says this while having her eyes shine with light. “The way of the Gremory group that I imagine, is a group where each individual trains themselves and increases the strength of their overall team balance rather than relying on tactics, and I think that alone is enough. If the group can’t use their full potential because you have concerns about lack of tactics, then isn’t it better to just polish the current stance? Relying heavily on power is also good. If you train enough to overcome your weaknesses, then I think your strong points can cover your weaknesses.”
—! She has a different opinion than Sensei and Rias. Yeah, I think her suggestions are also good. No, from certain members of our group, this method will make it easier for them to get stronger. ……She is thinking more seriously despite having a small body. Man, she sure is an impressive junior. “…………”
I got taken back by Ravel’s words. Ravel then came back to her senses, and starts to act nervous. “……I-I’m sorry. It was rude for me to say such things……”
“N-No, I was just impressed by you. You really are amazing, Ravel. You think about things more than Xenovia and me. You might become a good tactician.”
She definitely is a Devil who uses her brain. She is a girl who is the opposite of Xenovia and I, who's brains are also made up of muscle! Hearing my compliment, Ravel's face turns red. “T-Tactician might be too much of a compliment, but I study a lot daily despite being like this! So I think about many things.”
Yeah. You are exactly right. Instead, it means that I lack knowledge……
“I also have to work hard as well. But, I feel bad. I feel bad that I can’t do a single thing to show my gratitude towards you.”
I can’t help myself but to feel this way. | text_14 |
I can’t do anything at all for this girl who is working really hard as my manager. Then Ravel's face becomes more red, and mutters very few words. “……T-Then, p-please pat my head……”
…………T-This is a request I didn’t see coming. “I-Is just patting your head enough……? Don’t you have anything else you want? You do know that I feel really grateful to you?”
But Ravel shakes her head to the side. She then tells me upfront. “I feel proud just being your manager. That’s why having you pat my head will allow me to work hard at anything.”
—! ……Yeah. Aaaaaaaaa! Sirzechs-sama! This girl is really a good child! Thank you very much for assigning her to me! I start to pat Ravel’s head while holding back my urge to hug her! “……Ehehe.”
Ravel responds by making a big smile. Yeah, I’m thinking of working hard from now on together with this manager. Then Ravel takes out the schedule list as if she suddenly remembered about it. “Ah, yes. After this, I will also adjust the work for [Oppai Dragon] as well. There are also many requests for me to show up to hold a charity event for the children who went through the shocking experience of the monster crisis in various areas of the Underworld, and that number has already exceeded the dozens—”
……She is so capable at doing her work that she isn’t allowing me to rest! “Did you check the ranking made by the association? From that shitty geezer Mephisto, everyone started to talk about it since the ranking for this generation’s youth Devils was announced.”
“Yeah, I heard that the youth Devils of this generation are a bunch of excellent ones and that they aren't comparable to anyone in the past several decades.”
“They aren’t even comparable and they are in a league of their own. Two younger sisters of Maou, the next heir of the Great-King and the King of Lion, the next heiress of the Archduke, the daughter of the new Vice-governor of the Grigori, Sekiryuutei of the Heavenly Dragon, Holy-demonic sword, the Durandal wielder, and the host of the Dragon-King Vritra. Just listing them up frightens me. Even the other group members are monsters.”
“Of course the association will come together to give them the documents to make a pact with them.”
“……The spell casters from the Khaos Brigade did say this. That the leaders who got involved with them were taken down and their organisation was almost forced into disbandment. –But we are still going through with it, right?”
“Yeah. Since we received the request from the Khaos Brigade that you mentioned about, we will also go along with it. I hear that the spell casters from their side are also willing to do this. After all, just getting the Phoenix will be boring.”
“The level of their strength. Boss-lady Shien is looking forward to our impression about them.”
Using your head is fine, but having to train your body is also the harsh reality of being a part of the Gremory group. Besides the selection of the resume of the magicians and the job of a Devil, we, the Gremory group plus Irina changed into our jerseys, and are continuing to train in the battlefield located underground the Gremory’s territory. We are training in two groups within this spacious battlefield. In this location there are the warrior-types that consists of me, Kiba, Xenovia, and Irina. My mock battle for today, which was my match against Kiba, ended just now. Kiba who has attained different types of demonic-swords including Gram and who is also using dragon-slayer holy-demonic swords is starting to become an opponent who is hard to take on with my normal Balance Breaker. It would have been easier if I could wear my crimson armour. ……Ddraig has increased the time he needs to sleep since the battle with Cao Cao. There are times when he doesn’t respond for a whole day. And currently I’m in a state where I can’t promote to use Triaina and true [Queen]. According to Azazel-sensei,
“He must have used too much of his power to revive you. It’s a body given from Great-Red’s flesh with Ophis’s power added to it, so you can’t calculate how hard he worked for it. His soul didn’t wear down nor did he lose his power, but his exhaustion must be really bad. He will probably sleep longer for a while, so let him sleep without stimulating him.”
That’s what he said. ……My partner, the Heavenly Dragon who used a lot of his power to resurrect me. Ddraig doesn’t have a body, and he is in a state where only his soul remains. Even so, he did all that for me…… I just can’t thank him enough. If having a sleep will bring Ddraig back to his old self, then I want him to take a rest. Though, do come back before strong foes appear. An opponent whom I may need to use my Triaina and true [Queen] against may appear. I’m just worried that I won’t be able to give my all in terms of battle since those who appear in front of me are getting stronger and stronger……
When I was drinking a sports drink after finishing the battle, Kiba appeared within my sight. He’s staring at Gram. He says this after taking a breath. “……Like I thought, finding the right time to use Gram is hard.”
“Is it a level where even you find it hard?”
When I ask, Kiba narrows his eyes. “It also has to do with the technical part. Either way, the consumption is really bad. Just swinging this drains a lot from my stamina, demonic-power, and other departments. If I use it continuously for one single battle, it probably will also trim down my life. It certainly is a master piece fitting to be called the demonic-sword of the Emperor.”
That bad huh. Certainly, Kiba who is using Gram looks like he is searching for a way to use it. Though the pressure I’m getting from Gram, which is a dragon-slayer, is insane! Just standing in front of it when he isn’t wielding it gave me the chills. Even now, just looking at it from here when he isn’t making a stance with it makes me sweat a lot. That’s how much the trait of dragon-slayer of that demonic-sword is a deadly poison for me. I just can’t stop but feel the killing intent that sword has towards me. It isn’t Kiba’s will. I can feel the will of that sword with my own skin. Just having it near me will have an effect, so Sensei gave an order to Kiba to have him put it in a different space during usual times. Kiba makes the space at the tip of his right hand distorted, and he puts Gram inside it. It’s the same logic behind how Xenovia keeps Durandal in another space. I hear that Kiba also puts each of the demonic-swords he took from Siegfried inside it. “I wonder how that bastard Siegfried was able to use it.”
When I ask, Kiba answers. “No, I think that was also the reason why he couldn’t use Gram to the fullest that easily. I think the only reason he couldn’t use it to the fullest was because of the dragon trait of his Sacred Gear. You need determination to use this. I’m not Xenovia, but if I have to use it, then it will be when I have to finish someone off with a single strike.”
“How about the other demonic-swords?”
“They all are good demonic-swords. | text_14 |
Except, since they are all demonic items, there are risks using them. Each of them either makes the wielder get cursed, or it trims a certain thing down every time you use it. Siegfried……I don’t think he was planning to live long. Or it could mean that his life was played around with when he was at the warrior raising institute.”
A demonic-sword wielder who went so far as to trim his own life huh. That bastard Freed also might have received excessive training from the institute. Did his personality turn out like that because of it? No, it’s pointless to think about it now. Kiba says while gulping down his sports drink. “Either way, rather than wielding it myself, there will be less demerits by having my dragon-knights carrying and wielding it.”
If you mention it, he did have a mock battle against Xenovia using that fighting style. “……I couldn’t even touch Kiba since the dragon-knights that were wielding the demonic-swords stopped me. Fufufu, it proves how a power idiot like myself is weak against attacks from out of my range.”
The one who is acting weak is Xenovia, and she is sitting down while grasping her knees. Xenovia who is receiving technique training from Kiba is receiving harsh comments from him. Not using Durandal cannon and relying on destroying as much as possible, she had a mock battle against Kiba while using the traits of the other Excaliburs……
The more she tries to take in techniques, the more she comes to realise the huge difference between her and Kiba. Kiba then says. “If it’s you who doesn’t have a power restraint, then you will be able to destroy the dragon-knights who are wielding the demonic-swords with ease. Also it will be the end for me if I were to receive your attack. But, not learning how to use the seven traits of the Excalibur will be a waste. If you come to use them to their fullest, you will be able to become a swordswoman that will surpass me.”
The seven abilities of the Excalibur are a threat. Xenovia can only use Destruction’s destructive force as her main, but there is no loss for her to at least learn how to use Mimic which has the ability to transform, and Transparency which gives the ability to go invisible. Actually, even Freed was able to use it. So I think it will be natural for Xenovia to master using it too. In fact, she is learning how to use it……but it’s also true that there is a gap between her and Kiba. Increasing your strong points to cover your weakness like Ravel said may also be good. But if we are talking about Xenovia, then I think she will definitely become stronger if she learns several abilities of the Excalibur. She knows it herself, that’s why she asked Kiba to become her opponent for her training. Kiba was happy when he was asked to become her opponent. “……Xenovia is finally starting to do training as a technique-type……!”
He was shivering with happiness back then. He must have many concerns regarding Xenovia. Irina who is tagging along with the training takes the Ex-Durandal from Xenovia, and swings it. The blade starts to change by twitching, and it turns into a large Japanese sword. “Look, this is how you use Mimic. What you need is imagination. If you come to master it, you can make it change into many things.”
To be expected from the former wielder of Mimic. In terms of using Mimic, she is more skillful than Xenovia who is the current wielder. Even if it was just for a temporary amount of time in the match against Bael, Rossweisse-san also showed an impressive technique with it. Excalibur was separated into seven different swords. Each of them has a unique ability of their own. Those abilities still remain even after fusing with Durandal. Excalibur Destruction. Just like its name implies, it's ability specialises in attacking. It has overwhelming destructive force, and Xenovia was originally the wielder of that holy-sword. For that reason, she specialises in wielding it the most. It has the best compatibility with Xenovia who is seeking more power. Next is Excalibur Mimic. This is a holy-sword that Irina originally had. It has the ability to change its shape into anything. Irina originally had it take the form of a rope, but changed its shape to a Japanese sword when she was battling. It seems like this one also shows many traits depending on its wielder. The third one is Excalibur Rapidly. It’s the holy-sword that bastard Freed was using first. It enhances the speed of the wielder and the velocity of the sword also increases when you swing it. Excalibur Transparency. Not just its blade, but it can also make the wielder become invisible. Excalibur Nightmare’s ability seems to be mainly controlling illusion and dream. This seems to have good compatibility with those who specialise in using magic. Xenovia who isn’t good in that department is having a hard time mastering it. If you get used to it, you can use illusions to deceive your enemies. Or you can take control of the dream that the enemy is seeing when they are sleeping, and it seems like you can do many things with it……
Excalibur Blessing is related to your belief in the teachings of religion, and it’s said that it mainly shows its effect when you use it during holy rituals. For example it can do things like weakening Devils and Vampires during exorcism, strengthening an Exorcist’s power, and give blessings to those who are participating in the mass. Its ability will belong to the special category class. Mastering this also involves the talent of a certain kind of wielder, and Xenovia isn’t that good with it. Lastly, Excalibur Ruler. It’s the one that Arthur from Vali-team had. It’s said that it has the ability to control all things as you wish……
“I probably won’t be able to control the legendary creatures like Arthur did. ……I can’t even make it activate properly.”
Just like Xenovia says, she is having difficulty mastering Excalibur Ruler. Not just Xenovia, but also Rias is predicting that mastering the ability of Ruler will come last. Since Irina who is a former wielder of one of the Excalibur is supporting her, she will most likely master using Mimic. By the way, Irina is tagging along with our training, and is also starting her own training. She is starting to create her own battle style while asking Kiba the way to use the holy-demonic sword that is mass produced for Angels. Irina is an Angel, but if I have to classify her as a Devil, I think she will be a technique-type who is closer to a wizard-type. I hear that she is asking about magic from Rossweisse-san and is learning how to use it. “At this rate, you will become a self-proclaiming swordswoman, Xenovia.”
Having Irina say that to her, Xenovia seems to be in shock. It seems like she is opening her mouth wide and is saying “Gaan!”. Xenovia talks back with teary eyes. “……Damn self-proclaiming Angel.”
That is basically a taboo to Irina, and she suddenly gets mad while putting on a weird face. “I am an Angel! Right, Ise-kun? | text_14 |
If it’s Ise-kun who is my childhood friend, you will understand that I’m a real Angel, right?”
She drags me into their quarrel! ……Oh man. When these two start an argument, they start with a horrible insult to each other and even I find them childish. But, she’s right. So Irina and I are childhood friends huh. “Oh, if I think back, it certainly makes me and Irina childhood friends. I start to forget at times.”
Soon as I say that, Xenovia starts to chuckle. “I see, so Irina is a self-proclaiming childhood friend. I see, I see.”
Ah, Xenovia attained a new word which she can use to tease Irina! Looks like I made a mistake! Irina makes a weirder face while having teary eyes. “I am an Angel! I am his childhood friend! You are horrible!”
“Yay, a self-proclaiming childhood friend~.”
“Look who’s talking, self-proclaiming swordswoman! Even your brain is made up of muscles!”
……Ah, it makes me think that they are stupid and cute. Everyone, can you believe it? Did you know that these two were swordswoman sent from the Church, and they had a dangerous vibe to them? Particularly Xenovia, who was a calm and collected holy-sword wielder, and she gave an impression that she will cut you down just by touching her. Irina is bright, but she was a messenger from Heaven who doesn’t give in towards her teachings and job. And now they are simply a power-idiot and a self-proclaiming Angel. Seriously, you can’t tell how your impression of a person changes. Actually, this is the attitude of those who are the same age as them. Showing this side of them proves that they have opened their hearts to us. Anyway the warrior-types which consist of me, Kiba, Xenovia, and Irina, often gather at one point of this field and practice together. A bit away from us, the wizard-types which consist of Rias, Akeno-san, and Asia, are doing their own kind of training. “I think the actual battles are the best after all. I’m hoping there is another mission to capture a “Stray Devil”.”
Xenovia complains. Yes, since the matter with the Hero-faction ended, there are many incidents where Sacred Gear possessors who were made into a servant of a High-class Devil with unfair trades awakened their powers and “strayed”. It’s because Cao Cao and his group leaked out the information of using Balance Breaker. Thanks to that, we are given hunt orders from the House of Archduke Agares quite often. Those who ran away after going through painful experiences get arrested by us after we talk to them, but those who go berserk after being too proud of their own power……even though it may be harsh, there are times we take them down. But there are cases where they are using Balance Breaker, and our missions can become quite severe at times. If it’s a special type of ability within a technique-type, we might fall for their trap and receive a fatal blow if we aren’t careful. It’s made so that we, the Gremory, have to handle those who escape into Japan. I hear that Sairaorg-san is also dispatched for a hunt in the Underworld. ……Attaining true peace is harder than I expected. They say that the reconstruction of towns and villages destroyed by the gigantic monsters have begun, but I don’t think their hearts will come to peace that easily……
……We can only train ourselves to make sure that doesn’t happen. “Now then, how about we stop here and go over there?”
When I ask everyone, they nod. Anyway that’s how it is, and we head towards the area Rias and others are training. While heading towards the area where Rias and others are at, I’m thinking about a certain thing. I have studied many things since I became a Middle-class Devil. For example the High-class Devils from the 72-pillars—about the situation of their household, the trait of each household, and their speciality. I have started studying about them in more detail than before. The reason for doing this is because my dream to become a High-class Devil isn’t something far out of my reach. No, obviously the road for becoming a High-class Devil is long and hard. But it became a goal which isn’t reckless or impossible. Rating Game is among one of the things I’m studying. There are many things I’m unaware of despite participating many times. For example the information about things regarding the match. “I thought that we will be told the rules of the game on the day we have the match.”
I say that while walking. Kiba answers. “Actually that is quite rare. Usually they tell the rules of the game before hand to both teams. Without it, you can’t build tactics for it at all. Well, maybe they were seeing what kind of tactics the young Devils can come up with by having them clash against each other without knowing it. As a result, I think the young Devils that were able to show sufficient potential were the Sitri.”
“We are the “Brain-muscle Team” after all. Rather than thinking, acting on the spot and finishing the battle suits us better.”
Xenovia says this while eating onigiri and walking…… You know the one who is setting that example is none other than you? Though I’m not in a situation where I can tell people off……
“But I was wondering, Kiba. How come we aren’t told anything before hand and have to wait until the actual match?”
“It seems like the higher-ups were the ones who decided that, Ise-kun. The youth, especially the matches we participate in somehow had rules told to us at the actual match. The matches like Bael vs Glasya-Labolas and Sitri vs Agares had the rules told to them a few days before the match.”
I didn’t know that! So Sairaorg-san and Saji had matches where they knew the details beforehand! “Why were we the only ones given those kinds of situations which made us become nervous!? This is unreasonable, and it isn’t fair!”
“For our first match against Sitri, we were told about the rules beforehand, but for the matches after that, there are rumours that the higher-ups decided to purposely tell us when the match takes place.”
“What the hell, are we being played with?”
“I hear that the higher-ups put us in an irregular situation on purpose. I hear that they were trying to have both sides which include us and the group of the player we are put against go through a different type of growth. –And that actually did happen.”
–! ……It’s just like Kiba says. We did attain a certain something through the game. It happens either during the game or after the game. Those things can be like when I awakened my new power, and it can also connect to the growth of those in our group. I even think it can also have Saji and Sairaorg-san go through a change or evolution. No, maybe each member of the Gremory, Sitri, and Bael group, has attained some kind of special growth? “……So you are saying that the sudden situation of having a game where we don’t know the rules is having us go through growth……?”
Kiba puts on a frowned expression to my question. “You can say “Yes”, and you can also say that it was a coincidence. | text_14 |
This will be a hindsight opinion, but we learned many things through the youth battles.”
……You might be right…… But I feel like we were controlled by someone to their liking and I don’t feel good about it. Well, we are still young and don’t have the right to say that. ……But I certainly don’t feel good about it. It’s true that we fought while having our dream on the line. But who among the higher-ups did that…… It certainly won’t be Sirzechs-sama. I don’t think that person will do such a thing. ––! Then a single person comes to my mind. Ajuka Beelzebub-sama. ……I heard that he created the basic theory behind the Rating Game, and that many technical researchers are among his faction. ……If it’s that person……then isn’t it possible? While I’m thinking about that, we reach the area where our wizard-type comrades are training. Really, this place is seriously spacious. Since there are spaces without anything, no matter how much we walk forward. The only thing inside here is the light above our head which is located high up. Just how many times is this underground bigger than the Tokyo Dome? Rossweisse-san and Le Fay are standing on top of the glowing magic-circle and are speaking. The ones who are sitting down crossing their legs while concentrating are Koneko-chan and Gasper. Koneko-chan is silently enveloping herself with touki. Kuroka is watching over her. Le Fay and Kuroka are also helping out with our training. From afar, a crimson demonic-power and lightning are swirling violently. Rias and Akeno-san must be training their demonic-power and magic over there. It seems like Asia is talking with Ophis and Rasse. The reason why Ravel isn’t here is because she remained in the Hyoudou residence by herself and is continuing the selection of the documents of those who will be my partner as a magician. “Ise-sama, please go for training. I will continue researching like I always do.”
–So, I’m always being sent off to train like this. Seriously, while I’m feeling thankful for her, I also feel bad. I’m sorry for being useless. But, I will have myself depend on you. Asia realises that the warrior-group which consists of me, Kiba, Xenovia, and Irina, have arrived and rushes towards us. “Ise-san, everyone! So have you finished your training?”
“Yeah, we are done for today. So what were you doing Asia?”
When I ask, Ophis approaches me while carrying Rasse on her head. “I, have been teaching Asia, the way to socialise with Dragons.”
Socialising with Dragons? I become a little confused so Asia explains it to me in detail. “Before, I was told by Azazel-sensei that making a pact with monsters and using summoning magic might suit me, so I had Ophis-san teach me how to socialise with Dragons.”
Irina speaks while stroking Rasse’s back who is on top of Ophis’s head. “Even if you say you want to make a monster obey you, there are many ways, like a pact as a “familiar” which makes them your servant, and a “give and take” pact which requires giving them a price.”
Ah, I was also told that after making a pact with a familiar. I hear the level of complexity of making a pact differs depending on the practitioner’s skills to make a monster obey them, and also whether they are a person who gets a liking from monsters. Those who have high skills and are people who are liked by monsters can make pacts with different monsters easily. The more powerful the monster is, the more they seek for a “give and take” pact rather than becoming their servant. It also has to do with their compatibilities. I made a master and servant relationship with the familiar, Skithblathnir, that I got a few days ago without any problem. It didn’t ask me for a particular price. Putting their usefulness during the actual battle and their abilities aside, these familiars can be quite troublesome in the game. Asia then says. “Oh yes, I got shocked when I was studying together with Ise-san about the game. –It’s regarding the familiars.”
I nod my head and continue after her. “Won’t it be easier to make a pact with a strong familiar and keep on using them during the game? That’s what I thought first, but it looks like that isn’t possible. It says that there is a certain degree of restriction. Especially the very powerful monsters, they come with a restriction during the game.”
Kiba nods to my question. “If they don’t put a restriction on using the familiars, both sides will just have a battle of familiars during the game. A game where they don’t stand in the frontline and instead have their familiars battling for them……which will turn into a simple battle between familiars rather than a battle between servants.”
He’s exactly right. If the usages of familiars are unrestricted, then they can just summon them from the safety zone and attack the opponent by giving orders. Kiba continues on. “That’s why, for most times, familiars that are only handy can be used during the game. Of course that isn’t everything to it. Depending on the rules, it’s not like you can’t use powerful familiars. Except there will be a restriction on using it, and you can say that it might be easier to use them to their fullest by making them your servant. You can also use the power of the piece to enhance their ability. It’s also true that the importance of the monsters have risen instantly, ever since the game and evil pieces were created. Because of that, occupations as instructor called familiar trainers were created.”
Devils that have monsters as their servant instead of their familiar must have thought that it will be more beneficial that way. Instead of just using a powerful monster as a familiar, they made them into their servant to enhance their ability and to command them. Though there will be those who think using them as their familiars will be easier and more of a bargain. Maybe making a rare and powerful monster into your servant instead will be better. The “give and take” relationship means that it can be revoked if there isn’t any benefit for the monsters in the pact. Though each person will have a different opinion and there will be differences in how people think. It seems like there are times when the monsters approach them personally to become their servant to have their ability enhanced. I, myself, would be troubled to choose between making a monster into my familiar or my servant if I was to encounter that situation. Just like that, Asia wants to make pacts with many monsters and to strengthen her power to summon, and so she is finding her own direction of getting stronger. Xenovia then says. “Summoning demonic-power, or summoning magic. The moment you choose to aim higher with it, and even comparing it with other magic and battle-style, it is a world where your talent is everything, and there are only few experienced users in this department. –But.”
“You are right. Azazel-sensei is saying that Asia may have some talent in it.”
While saying that, I look towards Rasse and Ophis. | text_14 |
Asia made a master and servant relationship with a Sprite Dragon (Even if it’s a small Dragon) which is said to be hard to make a pact with. No, for Asia it may have been more of a pact as friends, but at least they aren’t in a “give and take” relationship. It’s a pact formed by their bond. This was something where the familiar master Satooji-san was shocked about. “……I have asked Rossweisse-san about the summoning magic just in case……but I still haven’t shown any remarkable results yet……”
Asia looks as if she feels bad about it. “No no, you will start from here. Wait, Rossweisse-san can use summoning magic?”
When I ask, Rossweisse-san approaches us as if she finished talking with Le Fay above the magic-circle. “I’m not that good at it, but I’m teaching her at least the basic theory behind it.”
Ah, is that right? To be expected from the genius girl from the Norse! I think there won’t be any problems if Rossweisse-san and Ophis stay with Asia……
—And, when I look around the area, I witness Kuroka who is making Koneko-chan and Gasper sit down while having their legs-crossed a bit further away from us, wave her hand at me. ……Me? When I point at myself, Kuroka nods her head. I went towards Kuroka after telling everyone that “I will be gone for a bit” and leave the discussion. “What is it?”
I ask Kuroka while stepping into the location where everyone is concentrating their mind. Kuroka has a big smile on her face. “Nyahaha, right now, I’m having Shirone and Gya-kun make their minds go blank.”
The reason why not only Koneko-chan but Gasper is doing this as well is so he can find the power hidden inside him. It’s similar to the time I sent my thoughts deep within my Sacred Gear. Though it seems like there hasn’t been any progress……
By having her mind go blank, Koneko-chan is trying to become one with nature which is the basics of senjutsu. Rather than that, this bad cat is also calling Gasper, “Gya-kun”. Well, I also call him “Gya-suke” after all. “Help me out, Sekiryuutei-chin.”
Even if she says that, what am I supposed to do? When I twitch my neck at Kuroka’s words, she takes my hand and—
Munyuun! My hand is sinking down into her oppai which has been visible through the gap of her kimono since beeeefore~! My hand is in joy with this extreme softness, this feeling, and the volume of the flesh in my haaand~! This breast is like a collection of the good parts of Rias and Akeno-san’s ones and it bounces, it’s tender, and it has a smooth sensation to it……and I’m so delighted! I have experienced the wonderfulness of an older girl! Maybe she sensed this scenery, so Koneko-chan opens her eyes and is putting on a face. “N, Nee-sama! Please get away from Ise-senpai! If Ise-senpai were to feel Nee-sama’s skin before my body gets bigger……!”
The big sister cat smacks Koneko-chan’s head who is arguing against her. “Yup, you fail -nya. You can say that you're still an amateur since you stopped your training and disrupted your Ki with something like this, aren’t I right, Shirone?”
“…………Y-Yes.”
Having Kuroka warn her, it seems like Koneko-chan can’t say anything back to her. She seems to be regretting it, but she shakes her head to get her head straight, and she crosses her legs once again. Gasper on other hand didn’t break his posture even with the thing now. Oh, this guy sure is showing a splendid side of him in weird situations. It seems like Gasper got the upper hand against Koneko-chan for the mind concentration of this day. But Kuroka’s oppai……sure is good! Thirty minutes passed, and everyone has finished their training for today and is gathering here. The only ones who aren’t here yet are Rias and Akeno-san. It seems like they are having training using demonic-power and magic away from here……
“I’m sorry, I got more into it with Akeno than I expected today.”
“Ufufu, Buchou, you were rougher than usual.”
A bit later, both of them finally show up. It seems like they did quite a lot of training, so both of them have their jerseys worn out and their skin is visible. Yup! Rias and Akeno-san’s lower part of their breasts are superb! —Then, I gulp down my spit when I witness the object which came travelling with them. ……The gigantic sphere floating above Rias. A crimson and black aura is going wild inside the sphere. ……Even I can tell. It’s something which is a compression of unimaginable amount of demonic-power. I ask both of them while pointing at the sphere. “……What is that thing which has been giving abnormal pressure since before……?”
“It’s Buchou’s new special move. ……Like I thought, you can tell?”
Xenovia nods at Akeno-san’s words while having sweat fall down from her cheek. “Yeah. It’s quite a dangerous thing, isn’t it? It’s one of those demonic-power attacks which you don’t want to be hit with.”
Yeah. I can tell that it’s something which is concentrated on destruction only. It’s something which she used by strengthening her power of destruction, right? No, since it’s Rias that we are talking about, that isn’t the only thing. Except, if it’s only used for shooting it, a demonic-power attack which is that big can be dodged easily. It seems like it isn’t just mainly power. Rias then says. “……This crimson sphere will definitely become a forbidden move for the game. I was too naïve until now. After all, I was thinking of an attack which can be used for the game…… But after receiving an assault from the terrorists, and losing Ise once, I changed my view. –What I need in the actual battle is a power which will completely annihilate the enemy.”
“Then, that means……”
Kiba continues after me. “It must mean that it has a power where even the retiring system of the Rating Game can’t avoid.”
Everyone put on a frightened expression with Rias’s new special move which is filled with mysteries. Rias is a wizard-type, but she’s closer to a power-type. Her brother Sirzechs-sama is also a wizard-type, but since he is closer to a technique-type, there are differences between their power of destruction despite being siblings. Unfortunately, it seems like Rias doesn’t have a high level of talent like Sirzechs-sama in the technique department. But they say it’s different if she is seeking for more power for the power of destruction. ……I see, so it means that she is increasing the destructive power for it. The powerful energy I can feel from that sphere explains it. Rias and Akeno-san fix their worn out jerseys back to normal state using their demonic-power, and they put on a smile. “Now, let’s go home everyone.”
Like this, the training for everyone for today ended. ……We have to get even stronger together. In order for all of us to live on, whether anything happens—
“Ah~, I’m at peace.”
I took a bath after finishing my training, and now I’m eating the ice block “garigari-kun” while relaxing on the sofa at the living room. This is good. Doing this heals me……
“……Senpai, do you want some chocolate mint?”
Koneko-chan who is sitting on my lap gives me her ice cream. | text_14 |
“Okay, I will have a bite then.”
I eat some while opening my mouth saying “Aaan”! Man, this is the best! Getting “Aaan” from my junior. It’s like we are having an indirect kiss since I’m eating from her spoon. Koneko-chan wouldn’t have done this if it was back when she hadn't opened her heart to me, but now she’s okay to have an indirect kiss with me as if it’s a natural thing! When I was feeling at peace, Ravel stands in front of me. “……K, Koneko-san, I have been thinking this for the whole time, but it’s bad manners to sit on Ise-sama’s lap in front of everyone.”
Oh, she has been scolded. But, Koneko-chan continues to sit normally. “……This is a special seat which only belongs to me.”
“S-Special seat!? Ise-sama, please tell her off as well!”
“W-Well, Ravel. It’s not like I’m troubled by it. Koneko-chan is light.”
Actually, she’s really light. It’s also because she has a small body. And I have got used to this posture. It became part of my living style. Koneko-chan then sits in a posture of hugging me. “……I’m going to become Senpai’s bride in the future, so I’m going to keep this place.”
“…………~!”
Hearing that, Ravel puts on a very envious expression. Even though Ravel said that, there are times when she says she wants to sit on my lap when we are alone, so I let her. Koneko-chan who saw that put on an unpleasant face. Lately, Koneko-chan has been taking this spot immediately. It’s as if she’s trying to say that “This will always be my seat”. ……I was told by someone that she has attachment to her territory since she is a cat. In other words my lap is like territory for Koneko-chan. Ravel gradually starts to have teary eyes, and starts to protest. “N-Not fair! Not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair, not fair!”
—! The capable girl Ravel is……stamping on the ground like a child! “It’s not fair for Koneko-san to be sitting there all the time! Ei!”
Ravel pushes Koneko-chan off! “I will also sit here! No, I will be taking possession of it!”
On top of my lap which is now free……Ravel sits there like a rock! Koneko-chan who was pushed is twitching her eyebrows and her mouth looks unpleasant. “Ei!”
“Kyaa!”
She then pushes Ravel. This time Koneko-chan sits on my lap! “……This is my seat! I won’t give it to you……!”
Koneko-chan who is clinging onto me seems like she won’t hand this place over to her at all cost. “I won’t allow you to take it all for yourself! I also want to sit~!”
Ravel who pushes Koneko-chan is also in a rage! It feels as if I can see a cat and a fire bird which are glaring against each other behind them! O-Oh yeah, there was a time when I talked to Raiser on a private line, and he did say this. [That Ravel. She is well mannered and humble in front of those she is close with…… She is basically on the same level of being a selfish princess like Rias. She has a habit of wanting other people’s things especially. ……You might be able to see that side of her since you are living with her, you know?] It’s just like Raiser said. But having a fight between friends isn’t good! I somehow was able to calm both of them. And as a result—
“…………”
“…………”
Koneko-chan is sitting on my left thigh, and Ravel is sitting on my right thigh. Since they were fighting just now, they aren’t looking at each other's eyes. W-Well, there is a wonderful thing going on with the soft flesh of their buttocks that I can feel from both my thighs! My lap isn’t a battle ground, so I wish they would settle down on the fighting. But, mysteriously Koneko-chan and Ravel are confronting each other normally the next morning. Like I thought, although both of them like to argue with each other, however I do think they are friends after all. There was a day when I had a night like that, but during lunch time the next day, I went to the Student Council’s room to play. Only me and Saji are inside the room. It’s a rare thing since we are playing a board game. “You are still naïve~, Hyoudou♪”
……Saji checkmates me! On top of that, this is my fifth defeat in a row! “Shit! You wait a bit! I will find a way to defeat you and increase my win rate!”
The thing we are playing now is a board game based on one of the types of Rating Game, Scramble Flag. If I had to explain the rule of the board game type Scramble Flag in few words, it is a game where several flags are put down within the game field, and each player has to move their pieces to take each other's flags. You win if you take all their flags within the time limit, or by having more flags than the opponent. You can also take back flags that were taken. Though you will have to use dice for that. Depending on the number you roll, it will determine whether you defend your flag or have it taken. In the actual game, it seems like you may or may not use the dice depending on the rule……
It’s alright as long as you don’t have more than half of your flags taken. So in the actual game you can use any method to protect your flags by hiding them in the field, luring your enemies by using them as bait, and by discarding one of your flags to fix the formation of your team. So there are many ways you can battle in it. Certainly, this is a rule which is favourable for the Sitri and Agares who are tactics type. If we do this, then we may lose by a margin. No, maybe using force to take it is…… Ah, they will just use traps and reduce the number of people in our group! ……This certainly is a complex game. When I was staring at the game board while thinking hard, Saji speaks to me quietly. “……By the way, you……”
“Why did you suddenly put on a gloomy face?”
Yeah, his face looks gloomy. The lights in his iris are gone! Saji then says it to me. “I hear that you are dating Rias-senpai huh!”
—! S-So it’s thaaaaat! C-Certainly, I haven’t told him about that! Saji continues to speak while making a big sigh. “……You know there was a monster crisis we had a while ago? You know how you showed up then? You kissed Rias-senpai as if you two were lovers just before fighting the leader of the Hero-faction, Cao Cao, remember? Seeing that, I was really shocked. So when I asked Kaichou—”
[Yes, both of them have been lovers since the school festival. ……Saji, you didn’t know about this?] That’s how Kaichou answered him. Then Saji suddenly approaches me, and shakes my shoulder! “I didn’t know about it! Hyoudou, yoooooou~! You and I are friends, right!? Why didn’t you tell me!? Kiba knew about this right! ?”
“……W-Well, you know, there wasn’t a chance to tell you……”
“No, there was! You had a chance, right!? Like the time you consulted me about Ddraig!”
Oh, certainly there was a time like that, just before the Middle-class promotion test. “Ah. Y-Yeah.”
I look away from him, and scratch my cheek. Of course, I can’t tell him! Saji and I are buddies who have fallen in love with our masters. I can’t tell him that “I made my master fall for me first”! Saji is saying that he doesn’t even have a close relationship with her……
He asks me with an envious look. | text_14 |
“……So how does it feel to make your master fall for you?”
I say it to him cheerfully, while making my face bright and putting my thumb up. “I’m so happy being alive~. Something like that.”
Yup, I’m serious. I’m happy being alive. Try to sleep together and eat your lunch together with the woman you love while knowing that she understands your feelings. You will be so happy that you will cry! It’s a super-super happiness which goes beyond normal happiness which also goes beyond super happiness! Saji cries while holding his head down! “Damn it! I will curse yoooou~! I will curse you with Vritra’s cuuuurse~! The only progress I made was going to the cinema with Kaichou! On top of that we watched it together with other group members! When on earth did this gap between us happen!? Like I thought, is it the gap between a Dragon-King and a Heavenly-Dragon! ?”
No, even I don’t know that…… Sorry, Saji. I will have myself go a few million light years ahead of you. “Saji, what are you shouting? I heard you from all the way outside. Quiet down.”
—Then Kaichou and the other members who belong to the Student Council appear. “K-Kaichou.”
Saji wipes his tears and stands straight. Sona-kaichou eyes grasp hold of me, and then she smiles at me. “Ara, Ise-kun. How do you do? So you came to play in the Student Council’s room.”
“Yes. I thought I would just allow myself in here for a bit.”
“I see. There’s nothing much here, so I don’t mind you staying until the Student Council meeting begins.”
“Thank you very much.”
Lately, Sona-kaichou has been showing her smile to me. Did she start to feel comfortable with me due to my relationship with Rias. Though I still feel timid on calling her “Sona”……
When I was feeling a little bit embarrassed about it, Saji starts to shiver his whole body while putting on an even more serious face than before. He puts his arm around my neck, and then whispers into my ear. (…………Y,Y,Y,Y,Y,YYYYYYYY, Yoooooou. What’s with this “Ise-kun” from Kaichou!? What is the meaning of this!?) Oh, that. Ah, yeah. Certainly this will be a problem for him. (W-Well, the thing is it turned out like this……)
Saji then strangles my neck! I give up! He’s strangling me for real! (I’m asking you why! I-I-I haven’t been called by my name yet……!) Next to Saji who is shedding tears, the [Bishop] Hankai-san gives me thumbs up and then says it. (Good job, Hyoudou-kun. Gen-chan, giving up might be good.) Did you hear our chat just now!? The first year student, the [Pawn] Nimura-san, also nods her head and continues after her. (Hyoudou-senpai, please continue to make Kaichou fall for you as well. Genshirou-senpai, you aren’t suited for older woman you know? If you want to make a princess who is older than you fall in love with you, you have to become more aggressive like Hyoudou-senpai.) ……It seems like this is good information for these two who are after Saji. (Heeey! Hankai! Nimuraaaa~!) I talk back at them……but Hanakai-san and Nimura-san are also beauties. He should at least go on a date with them! Well, I’m not in a position where I can say that! Then the vice-president—Shinra-senpai approaches me and then says it in a low voice. (……There is no way Kaichou will fall easily like that. Hyoudou-kun, don’t pay attention to these girls.) (Ah, yes, Shinra-senpai.) Putting that aside, Shinra-senpai, can you please make Kiba fall for you quickly? I can’t endure it since he has been looking at me with even more passionate eyes lately! You know that he even makes a lunch box for me!? It’s so serious that I’m starting to feel that I need to protect my chastity at all cost! Gya-suke is also sitting on my lap when Koneko-chan and Ravel aren’t there! I’m also receiving calls from Raiser every now and then through the magic-circle! I’m also receiving gifts from Sairaorg-san! Even with Le Fay and Kuroka, I’m feeling scared that Vali might be up to something in the shadows! I’m scared about the increase in the number of guys around me! I admire those kind of naughty and erotic lifestyle with girls! But why am I receiving macho-kind of relation from guuuuuys!? “Ise-kun.”
I was screaming inside myself, and Sona-kaichou calls me. “Y-Yes.”
A small communication-type magic-circle is floating above Kaichou’s hand—
Did something happen? Kaichou then says it. “I received a call just now. I think you will be receiving a call soon as well, but…it seems like the date for the meeting with the Vampires will be tomorrow night.”
—! Oh yeah, I forgot about it due to the things with magicians and my training, but Rias also was telling me about that. That we will be receiving contact from the Vampire’s side. Vampire. It’s a being which is the closest to us, yet it is also a being the furthest away from us. I, who only know Gasper, will be having a real meeting with the Vampire from here. Late at night, the day after—. In other words, today is the day of the meeting with the Vampires. I’m currently at the Occult Research Club’s clubroom. The ones who have gathered here from the Gremory side are all of the Occult Research Club’s members, Sona-kaichou and Shinra-senpai from the Sitri side, Azazel-sensei as the representative of the Fallen Angels, and one Sister from the Heaven side—
A Sister who is wearing her veil down. She is a beauty who looks like she is from Northern Europe and she has features that are standing out like an actress. She looks to be in her late 20's, and she has a soft smile with a gentle atmosphere. The truth is I have met this Sister before. The Sister looks around and greets everyone here. “I still haven’t introduced myself. My name is Griselda Quarta, and I am supervising the staff members from Heaven in this region. I have introduced myself to Sekiryuutei-san and Sister Asia before, and I’m hoping I can get along with the rest of you whom I haven’t met.”
“She is my Boss-sama!”
Irina says that. Sensei exchanges a handshake with Sister Griselda. “Oh, I have heard about you. Gabriel’s Queen! Sister Griselda, the exorcist who will be among the top 5 women exorcist.”
“Thank you for your words. Having my name known to the former Governor of the Fallen Angels……I’m honoured.”
This Sister is Griselda Quarta. A reincarnated Angel that supervises the staff from Heaven in this region. She is the Queen of Gabriel-san who is one of the Four Great Seraph, boss of Irina, and also someone that knows Xenovia from her country. I have met her before and she has already introduced herself to me. Gabriel-san governs the card suit of Hearts. This Sister is Heart’s Queen! It seems like she is called “Queen of Hearts”. She can’t easily show up in the headquarters of this region because she is going between Heaven and the Vatican, so we were only able to meet her recently. The way that Xenovia was panicking back then was abnormal. Since they are from the same institute and since she has been under her care since she was little, she tells me this Sister is one of the people she can’t act mighty against. | text_14 |
It seems like it was quite a shock for this Sister when she found out that Xenovia who is a devout believer of their religion became a Devil, but she did say she was more sad about Xenovia not contacting her. This is the first time the members here besides me, Asia, Xenovia, and Irina, will be meeting this person. Sister Griselda apologises. “I apologise. I should have come and greeted you all much earlier……but it didn’t fit my schedule, and I am regretting how incapable I am.”
She really is polite. But, in terms of how she acts towards one person—
“Oh my? Xenovia, you don’t look well?”
Irina asks a question to Xenovia which has a meaning behind it. “……Don’t tease me, Irina.”
Xenovia puts on a stiff face and tries not to be within the Sister’s sight, but—
The Sister grabs hold of Xenovia’s face with both her hands! “Xenovia? Do you hate seeing me that much?”
“……N-No. It’s just……”
“Just?”
“……S-Sorry I couldn’t answer your calls.”
So the phone call that Xenovia was ignoring was a call from this Sister huh. Receiving the apology from Xenovia, Sister Griselda lets go off her face. “Yes. Very well done. Since I gave you my number, you should at least give me a call. Understood? You can at least have dinner with me, right?”
“Of course. I would be concerned about you since we are in the same region once again.”
It seems like they are a troubled little sister and a capable older sister. Rather, this is a new view, since Xenovia who is always acting so mighty is showing a cute reaction like this. I have witnessed an unexpected thing once again. We finished our introductions like this, and now we only have to wait for the Vampire guests to arrive. The night gets even darker—
It became completely silent outside, and we felt something abnormally cold from outside by the time everyone exchanged a few words. Every one of us sensed it, and we looked out the window towards the direction where the entrance of the old school building is. Rias stands. “Looks like they are here. ……The presences of Vampires are cold like always.”
Rias looks at Kiba. Kiba stands, and then leaves the room after bowing to us. ……He must have gone to welcome the Vampires. I then remembered about the information that everyone told me about Vampires earlier. Vampires are beings that can’t enter a building which they haven’t been invited to come into. They don’t appear in mirrors, and they don’t have shadows. They can’t cross running water, they hate garlic, and they are weak against the symbols of the Church—the cross and holy water. And they can’t heal themselves unless they sleep in their coffin. Gasper who is a half Vampire is a bit different from that description. He has a shadow, and he appears in the mirror. He can walk across rivers, he is overcoming garlic, and it isn’t like he has to sleep in his coffin. Apparently it’s because the human blood inside Gasper is stronger. ……That’s why he can sleep inside the box. The reason why Kiba went downstairs is because the guest Vampires are purebloods, and they won’t be able to come in without being invited. We, the servants of our [King] Rias, stood up from our seats and lined up next to her to welcome the guests. Shinra-senpai also stands behind Sona-kaichou. Irina is also standing behind Sister Griselda who is sitting on the chair. Akeno-san is on standby in front of her personal push cart so she can serve them anytime. Azazel-sensei is basically the only one who is sitting down casually. We wait for the guests in a posture where the [Kings] and Boss-class people are sitting down, and their subordinates are standing upright. And our Vampire-kun, Gya-suke is……
“…………”
He’s putting on a very complicated expression. Of course. Since the real Vampires that chased him out are coming here. It seems like the Vampires coming here aren’t from Gasper’s family, but he still can’t hide the fact of being nervous. After a while, there is a knock on the door. “I have brought the guests.”
Kiba opens the door and brings in the guests in a gentleman’s manner. The one who comes in is a doll-like little girl who is wearing a dress worn by those princesses back in the Middle ages. The reason why I thought she is like a doll is because she has a very beautiful face. Her eyes, nose, and even her mouth look like those western dolls where she doesn’t seem like a human, and her beauty seems like it was made by someone. You can say that she is flowing with a very mysterious atmosphere. She has long wavy blonde hair, and it makes her look like a doll even more. And the colour of her face is really bad that she looks like a corpse. Unlike Gasper who is pale because he has been staying inside hiding, she has a skin colour which doesn’t seem alive. Her very red eyes are darker than those of Gasper. Can I presume she is the same age as us from her appearance? Like Devils, Vampires also have a long lifespan, and I hear that they can change their appearance to their liking……
—! I open my eyes wide after looking at her feet. —There are no shadows. ……So she is a real Vampire then. No, that’s obvious. It just reminded me once again. There is a man and woman wearing a suit behind the girl. Her escorts. Are they her bodyguards? Both of them have a bad skin colour, so they must also be Vampires. I can sense a cold and sharp presence from them. Ah, I also realised one more thing. I can’t feel even a glimpse of their aura. They don’t have any kind of lifeforce-like thing around them. The girl—the guest Vampire greets Rias and us politely. “How do you do, people of the Three-Great Powers. I’m especially honoured to meet two of the little sisters of Maous and the former Governor of the Fallen Angels.”
Being urged by Rias, the girl sits right across from Rias. She introduces herself before sitting. “I am Elmenhilde Galnstein. Please call me Elmen.”
……It certainly is a name which sounds so exaggerating. It certainly has a noble ring to it. Sensei puts his hand on his chin. “……Galnstein. If I’m correct, it’s one of the two big factions of Vampires, and it’s a household which is ranked one of the highest among the Carmilla-faction. It’s been awhile meeting a pureblood and noble Vampire……”
Carmilla-faction—
Yes, I had Rias and Sensei teach me about the world of Vampires to a certain degree beforehand. Vampires are a resident of darkness that have existed since ancient times. They have similar rankings and weaknesses like High-class Devils. But, Devils are residents of the Underworld. Vampires are beings that live in the darkness of the human’s world. They may seem similar, but their views and culture differ a lot. Devils and Vampires have continued living by using humans while not stimulating each other’s territory. The Heaven—the part where the servants of God being our natural enemies are the same, but both sides have distanced themselves from each other while not fighting together. | text_14 |
The Devils have settled down on the three-side battle this summer by agreeing to the alliance of the Three Great Powers, but the Vampires aren’t even trying to sit down for negotiation. Because of that, they still have quarrels with the Heaven—the warriors of the Church. —Well, I will end my basic information about Vampires here, but the problem is about the two big factions. Apparently, an incident which split the world of Vampires occurred several hundred years ago. That gave birth to the Tepes-faction and Carmilla-faction. Tepes have the principals of men standing above women, and Carmilla-faction have the principal of women standing above men. I don’t understand it that well, but in order to leave pureblood Vampires, the ones who have been arguing a very long time between choosing a female true ancestor and a male true ancestor have finally split into two groups several hundred years ago after their sides have been splitting away. If it’s just like how Sensei explained, then it makes her, Elmenhilde, a Vampire from the Carmilla-faction who has the principal of woman standing at the top. Elmenhilde who is sitting on the chair. After confirming that Akeno-san has given her tea, Rias asks her a very straight forward question from the beginning. “Elmenhilde, I feel bad asking you this from the beginning, but I will ask you. –Can you tell us your reason for wanting to meet us? What is the reason for the Carmilla-faction, who has avoided contact with us, to suddenly come out in front of the Gremory, Sitri, and former Governor Azazel?”
Elmenhilde closes her eyes, and opens her hide slowly after nodding her head. “—I would like to borrow the Gasper Vladi.”
——!? …………We became speechless at the answer we didn’t expect, and can only be shocked about it. Everyone’s gaze gathers at Gasper. ……Gasper is trembling over his whole body. It seems like he didn’t expect himself being appointed. No, we also didn’t expect that they are after Gasper. —Then the thing which appears immediately to my head is Gasper’s ability which has just awakened…… No no, even so, why are they seeking for it? I have many questions about it, but Sensei asks Elmenhilde. “A straightforward answer to a straightforward question. Sorry, but I will have you explain to us by steps. —What happened in the world of Vampires?”
Elmenhilde speaks. “A certain incident happened in our world of Vampires which can cause the sense of our values to crumble. You may already know it because of the information being leaked out, but a half appeared from the Tepes’s side that possesses a Longinus.”
……Ah, that. If I remember right, I was told that a Longinus possessor appeared in the world of Vampires and that it’s causing a stir……
So it has to do with that. This will be more complicated than I thought. So it didn’t appear within the Carmilla-faction that she belongs to, but from the Tepes-faction huh. So the half-Vampire from the Tepes’s side is a Longinus possessor. But the one who came to talk to us is Carmilla’s side. ……This is troublesome, this definitely is troublesome! Sensei asks while narrowing his eyes. “So what is the Longinus that the Tepes’s side is in possession of?”
Longinus—
After the monster crisis, I was told about Longinus from Sensei. Among the total 13 Longinus where the locations are known are the two of them of [Boosted Gear] and [Regulus Nemea] from the Devil’s side. In other words that will be me and Sairaorg-san’s [Pawn], Regulus. And in the Heaven’s side there is the Joker who is said to be in possession of the second strongest Longinus [Zennith Tempest], and from the Fallen Angel’s side there is the [Canis Lycaon] also known is “Slash Dog” who is under Sensei. And in the magician’s association—there is the [Absolute Demise] who is within the organisation of Mephisto Pheles who has a good relationship with the Three Great Powers. Among the group of outlaw stray magicians who have distanced themselves from the Three Great Powers and who are seen as threats from many magicians, there is the [Incinerate Anthem]. Besides that there is the [Divine Dividing] that Vali possesses, and there are the three-types of [True Longinus], [Annihilation Maker], and [Dimension Lost] from the Hero-faction of Khaos Brigade. Except, since the Hero-faction has ceased their actions, the whereabouts of those three are unknown. ……What’s creepy is that those three Longinus haven’t reached the stage where it transfers to a new host despite leaving their bodies……
Those are the ones which are currently known. Even so, they say that they have confirmed the ones mentioned recently, so you can tell how hard it is for them to find the whereabouts of the possessors. There are three of them where the whereabouts are unknown.—Even the Three Great Powers are having a hard time finding the [Sephiroth’s Grail], [Innovate Clear], and [Telos Karma]. ……From what I have heard, it seems like Ajuka Beelzebub-sama has found the whereabouts of [Innovate Clear]……but, he’s still investigating for more accurate information. With that, there will be two of them that the Three Great Powers don’t know about its whereabouts. The [Sephiroth’s Grail] or the [Telos Karma]. The ones that the Vampires have in possession will be either of them. Then Elmenhilde answers like this. “——It’s the [Sephiroth’s Grail].”
The moment we heard her answer, Sensei makes an even more serious eyes. “Out of all things, it had to be the one of the relics, the Holy Grail huh.”
Relics—. The holy-spear that Cao Cao possessed is that. Among the Longinus, there are other relics, and I hear that [Sephiroth’s Grail] and [Incinerate Anthem] are one of them as well. The former is the Holy Grail. The latter is the holy cross. Sensei continues. “The one used in the Last Supper, the one which received the blood of Jesus. Holy Grail has many legends. But that one which is a Sacred Gear isn’t a normal Holy Grail. It’s a Longinus, and a masterpiece which can turn around the principal of life. ……I think your name was Elmenhilde, but what are the immortal Vampire seeking for by using that?”
“A body which will absolutely not die—. Even if they have their hearts nailed, even having a holy cross put in front of them, even if they don’t sleep in their coffins, even if they walk under the sun, those from Tepe’s side have gained a body which can’t be destroyed. No, to say it more precisely, they have gained a body which is hard to destroy. It seems like the power of the Holy Grail is still incomplete.”
She also continues by saying this. “They are trying to become a being with no weaknesses. They have abandoned their pride as Vampires. Not only that, they are also attacking our side. There have already been casualties. We will not be forgiving their actions. We are planning to execute them as fellow Vampires.”
Elmenhilde’s irises are dark, and were filled with hatred. | text_14 |
It seems like she finds it really annoying that the actions of the Tepes’s side, which rejected the way Vampires have to live, and their assaults. Well, it’s an appropriate response since they were attacked. “So the Carmilla’s side doesn’t like the ways of the Tepes’s side which rejected the living ways of Vampires and the assault they started. Well, anyone would get pissed if they are attacked.”
Elmenhilde nods to Sensei’s words. “Yes, that’s exactly correct. And our aim is—”
She then moves her gaze to Gasper. The red eyes and red eyes meet with each other. “To stop the Tepes’s side which is causing ruckus by borrowing the power of Gasper Vladi who is standing over there.”
…………Like I thought, it’s getting messy. So they are planning to make our Gya-suke take part in the war between Vampires……! Rias asks calmly. “……Does that have to do with how Gasper is a Vampire from the House of Vladi—the Tepes’s side?”
……She says it in her usual elegant manners, but I can tell. Rias is getting furious about this inside her, bit by bit. She was asked to have her adorable servant borrowed for the war of the Vampires who never responded to her negotiation. For Rias who has strong affection, there is no way she will keep quiet about this. But in order to get their true intentions, she is acting calm on the outside to understand about Gasper and so, is trying to ask them about it. Having seen her up close till now, even I started to realise her changes. Elmenhilde puts on a meaningful smile at Rias’s question. “That will also be a part of it, Rias Gremory-sama. But what we are truly craving for is Gasper Vladi’s power. We have heard that the power sleeping inside him has awakened.”
——! From where did they hear that Gasper unleashed an insane power? No, I still haven’t seen it myself, but it must be amazing right? He defeated Georg of the Hero-faction who is a possessor of a high-tier Longinus, who is also a magic user. It’s certain that his power is on a different level. They must have thought that they can make Gasper take on the enemy’s Longinus possessor. Elmenhilde continues. “We are planning to solve the dispute between Vampires by using the strength of Vampires only. For that reason, we would like to borrow the power of Gasper Vladi.”
They want to stop the dispute of the Vampires using Gasper’s power? I know that they are going through difficulties……but speaking honestly, there is no direct connection to us. Gasper is formerly from House of Vladi, but now he is part of the Gremory after being kicked out of his home, and we don’t want to get involved in the conflict between Vampires either. ……Peace is the best. If Gasper will be in danger, then it’s a different story. No, judging from this flow, it seems like it will also make Gasper involved……
Maybe instead of the Carmilla’s side, the Tepe’s side will come and say “Gasper is originally from our household. Return him. We will use him in the dispute!”……? ……Since battles which gave me bad impressions have been continuing, my brain has adapted to think in a negative way. Rias asks while narrowing her eyebrows. “……What is that power? Do you know what that is?”
She got right to the point. The truth we want to know. Now, how will you answer? Our gaze gathers at the Vampire girl. “……There are very rare times when those born from our kind are born with the ability to surpass that of normal Vampires. We mostly see this from the half Vampires in this era. Gasper Vladi will also be one of them. We, who are from the Carmilla, don’t have enough information to investigate about it. But there may be information which may become a hint in the Tepes’s side.” .”
So even from the Vampires, Gasper’s ability is abnormal. Rather, if we want to know more about it, looks like we have to visit the House of Vladi. Elmenhilde continues. “Now, about the Holy Grail which is the problem. Of course the possessor is those we despise—a half, but her name is Valerie Tepes. She was born from the House of Tepes.”
Hearing that name, one person makes a response. –It’s Gasper. He has a face where he looks like he is about to cry. “……Valerie……? L-Lies! Valerie wasn’t born with a Sacred Gear like I was!”
Gasper who has been trembling with fear until now, argues against Elmenhilde as soon as he heard the name Valerie like a different person. ……Is it an important person for this guy? Elmenhilde answers. “Even if it doesn’t activate when you are born, Sacred Gear can activate with a certain trigger. You should also know that, correct? Valerie—she was no different. We can presume that she awakened her powers recently, and attained the ability.”
Certainly. I also had my Sacred Gear activate this year. Sacred Gear can be a thing which awakens without you realising it, and I heard that the age of the time it awakens will differ by each person. Sensei narrows his eyes, and crosses his arm. “I can presume that they hid it before we and the Heaven’s side have observed and confirmed it. Geez, they are pathetic. For the Vampires who detest holy power to not abandon the relic Longinus, the Holy Grail, and not even handing it to us but hiding it.”
“I also have the same opinion.”
Elmenhilde agrees to Sensei’s words. Elmenhilde looks at Gasper. This time Gasper looks straight at her while feeling scared. “Gasper Vladi, don’t you hold a grudge against the House of Vladi—the Tepes’s side which exiled you? With your current power, I think it will be possible.”
“……I-I’m satisfied just being able to stay here. Just being able to stay with Buchou and everyone—”
“—Hybrid.”
Soon as he heard that, Gasper starts to gradually put on a gloomy face. Seeing that, Elmenhilde continues. “—Mixed breed, the hated child, a fake, what kind of name were you called when you were living in Vladi’s household, I wonder? The only one you were able to exchange your emotions with is the half from House of Tepes, Valerie, correct? Inside the castle where the House of Tepes imprisoned the half they have gathered for a temporary amount of time, I was told that you and Valerie worked together, and helped each other. Don’t you want to stop Valerie?”
Sister Griselda who was silent till now speaks. “Your kind detests and hates the children who are half, but wasn’t it the selfish action of Vampires that originally took humans, used them as their pleasure, and made them bear a child? The ones who had our people eaten, and made counter measures for it while having regrets were us, the people from the Church. If it’s possible, I will prefer for your kind to not get involved with humans as mere hobbies.”
Even though she is saying it in a gentle manner, her words have so much hate in them. She’s saying it without breaking her smile! To be expected from Irina’s boss and Xenovia’s former guardian! Elmenhilde puts her hand to her mouth, and smiles. “I’m sorry about that. But hunting humans is the true nature of our kind, Vampires. I think Devils and Angels are the same, correct? | text_14 |
To attain a price by granting human’s wish, and having the need for the beliefs of a human. Aren’t we supernatural beings, “the weak”, which can only live by using humans as our source?”
Yes, Devils aren’t justice. Since there are those who are made into a servant by unreasonable trade. But I quit being a human. I can only live as a human. ……But I’m going and coming back between the life of a human and Devil. This Vampire girl is completely from the supernatural being’s side. She’s very sure that humans are sources. So it’s not an equal trade, but a one-sided slaughter! ……I don’t like this girl’s eyes. The eyes she is looking to other beings with besides them looks very discriminating. She even calls Gasper who is a half, “a hated child” and “mixed breed”……
If I remember right, pure Vampires have stronger obsession towards bloodline and rankings than Devils. I see, I can understand that very well by looking at this Elmenhilde. —To them a world is a place where there are only two species of “Pure Vampires” and “others”. Elmenhilde calls the Vampire who is acting as her bodyguard standing behind her, and she takes out something that looks like a document. “I didn’t come here empty handed. I have prepared a document.”
Elmenhilde hands the document to Sensei. Sensei who received the document, sighs after looking through the document. “……A peace conference with the Carmilla’s side, huh.”
[——!?] Everyone who is gathered in this place become shocked with Sensei’s words! ……So they brought a trump card up their sleeve for having a diplomatic relation……! They didn’t respond until now, and they make an action like this at this timing! Sensei puts the document on the table, and then asks Elmenhilde. “So then. This meeting today is for diplomatic reasons, and you were dispatched to us as a special envoy, right?”
Elmenhilde shows her smile at Sensei’s question. “Yes. Our Queen, Carmilla-sama, is saddened with the war we have been having with the Governor-sama of the Fallen Angels and the Church that has been going on for a long time, and she is saying that she wishes to have a truce.”
Sensei has veins appearing from his cheek because of the way Elmenhilde is handling this. “You are getting the steps wrong, Missy. Normally the treaty for the peace comes first, and the thing about Longinus comes after that. This just seems like you are saying that you won’t agree to peace unless we help you out.”
Sister Griselda who narrowed her eyes mysteriously continues after that with a calm behaviour. “We, the Three Great Powers that have been asking and agreeing for peace with each faction without any discrimination will certainly have a weaker persuasive power towards other factions if we don’t agree to this term. They will think that “So even if they are asking for peace with each faction, they untie the tension with those they choose”. And instead of ceasing war, it’s to have a truce. It feels like they have come under our weakness.”
…………
W-What a bunch of cowardly guys……! They came to ask for Gasper by using the negotiation as their shield……! If we don’t agree, not just Rias, but her brother Sirzechs-sama will also lose trust from others! Rias has increased her meritorious deeds by being a Switch-princess and by fighting terrorists. If she is to decline this offer, won’t it be weird if it affects our actions from now!? Rias' body is shaking with rage. Sona-kaichou holds Rias’s hand, and she shakes her head to calm her down. Elmenhilde says it while lifting her mouth as if she is truly happy. “Please be rest assured. The fight between Vampires will be solved only with Vampires. If you lend us Gasper Vladi, we won’t ask for more. We will also prepare a connection with you and the House of Vladi along with taking part in the truce.”
I wasn’t able to hold myself, so I ask. “Hold on. Even if we hand Gasper over to you, are you even going to return him back to us safely? No, we still haven’t said we will hand him over to you! But still, I want to ask about that!”
Of course. If there isn’t any insurance that they are planning to return Gasper safely after we send him to the dispute, I won’t……there’s no way I will allow that……! He’s my precious junior, damn it……! Elmenhilde looks at me with discriminating eyes. “You are the servant of the High-class Devil Rias Gremory-sama, ―Sekiryuutei, correct? Do you have the right to speak to me who is a special envoy? Even if you are the Sekiryuutei, a mere servant that doesn’t have any qualifications has no right to question me, correct?”
――! My rage explodes inside me. I want to shout out “Don’t screw around!” right this moment! But if I do that, everything will be a waste……! S-Shit! This bitch……! Just how much……! Well, I don’t have any qualifications! But Gasper is……! ―They are saying “We will agree with the truce, so hand Gasper over!” while looking down on us, you know!? Kiba stops me with his hand, and looks at Rias. Rias makes a deep sigh, and is trying to calm herself down. Sensei says it on behalf of Rias. “Having a truce with the Vampires by sacrificing one of the servants of the next heiress of the House of Gremory, huh. If I have to sum up what you guys from the Carmilla’s side are trying to say, this is what you are saying, right?” Sensei says what Rias wants to say by understanding how she is feeling about all of this. “It’s not decided that he will be sacrificed. There is nothing better but to have this settled immediately.”
Elmenhilde starts saying some crap. “You don’t want us to interfere right? How about acting as the middleman or helping one of the sides? You need Gasper because you are lacking power, right?”
Elmenhilde shakes her head to Sensei’s suggestion and answers. “No, we will settle our problem with our own hands. If you want to be an advisor, then be my guest.”
……They are doing as they please. They really are selfish. So this is a pureblood Vampire. They don’t care about the world besides theirs. And if it’s a half, they will even use them despite being someone born from the enemy’s side. Even if they persecuted them, they will still use them if they are half Vampires. ……They are so consistent. It’s unfair……! She looks around us, and Elmenhilde stands. “This is all I have to say. It was fortunate that I was able to meet you tonight. Above all else, I thank your great kindness of allowing a Vampire into your territory, Rias Gremory-sama.”
Rias puts on a mad expression at Elmenhilde’s cold smile which looks so fake. Her eyes are filled with rage. “……Yes, I’m glad that I was able to have this precious meeting. After all, I understood very well about your kind.”
“Then, farewell. I will leave my servant in this area. If something happens, please consult that person. ―Now then, I will be waiting for your good reply.”
She didn’t even flinch with Rias’s last sarcasm, and the resident of darkness left this old school building――
The meeting ended, and about 10 minutes have passed—
The one who bursts out by smacking the table is Xenovia. | text_14 |
“……I sure can’t come to like the Vampires like always……”
She endured it well, Xenovia that is. She was clearly giving out hostility towards them besides me. Sister Griselda drinks from the cup, and then says it. “If it was you in the past, you would have gone cutting at them with Durandal. You endured it well. You sure have grown.”
Having the Sister praise her, Xenovia puts on a complicated expression. But what Xenovia said is appropriate. Vampires, I can’t come to like them! What, is that! I can’t think of them as the same beings as Gasper! This guy is a lively guy who spends his time with a box brightly, but they……are just an embodiment of weird pride and sarcasm! Sona-kaichou who was the only one capable of remaining calm asks Buchou. “What will you do? You probably won’t be able to ignore their cooperation. If that happens, you will end up having to send Gasper-kun off. If that happens……at the worst case, you might lose him.”
Gasper puts on a complicated expression towards Sona-kaichou’s clear answer. Of course. He probably didn’t think that he will be used for a diplomatic reason. But it’s a situation where it is hard to decline. I don’t want to say it but since we are spreading word about making peace, we can’t possibly decline the offer of the Vampires that are willing to take part in it. Even from the world’s perspective, being able to have a truce with half of the Vampires by having Gasper alone as the requirement for it, it must be a bargain which is cheap and yet still gives a substantial benefit……
I’m feeling mortified, and if possible I want to decline this. But this happens to be the worst situation for the Gremory since there isn’t a reason to decline this. Gasper takes a big breath, and spits it out with trembling voice. “I-I’m going.”
——! For this guy to say that he’s going by himself…… But his eyes are filled with determination. Gasper continues. “……I’m not planning to return to the world of Vampires once again, because to me this is my home. B-But I want to save Valerie! She……I am indebted to her. Thanks to her, I was able to escape from the castle and was able to reach this place. ……I have died once, but even so I have a kind master, a senpai I can rely on, and friends whom will play with me…… I was able to become this happy, but thinking that she is the only one continuing to receive a painful experience is…… I am sure she is receiving unreasonable treatment!”
Gasper puts on a manly face, and then tells Rias. “I want to save Valerie! And I will not die! I will save Valerie, and come back here!”
……Good reply. He has a manly look in his eyes and face, this Danball Vampire that is. He knows how to finish it in a good way now. I pat Gasper’s head without saying anything. My junior. Like I thought, you are a guy from the Gremory. Hearing Gya-suke’s determination, Rias stands up. “—I will be going there. This time I will be planning to sit down and talk with those from the House of Vladi. First I will go personally and see the situation over there with my own eyes. I think it won’t be late if the dispatch of Gasper comes after that.”
There are flames inside Rias’ iris. So our master will be visiting them personally huh. Gasper’s words must have lit a flame inside her. Yeah, a fire lit inside me as well! To save a girl who took care of him in the past! For a guy, there isn’t a more serious situation than this! “Then we will also—”
I try to make a suggestion, but Rias shakes her head. “No, I want Ise and everyone to stay on standby. There might be a case if something happens.”
“……And what do you mean by that?”
Rias puts two fingers up to my question. “For the precondition, it’s appropriate for me who is Gasper’s master to visit them personally, and it won’t be rude towards the other party. And there will be two main reasons why I’m having all of you stay on standby here. First reason is having all of you being able to take action without me if an incident were to occur. There might be those who would attack this place so members who can handle them should stay here. For the second reason……”
Rias looks at all of her servants. “If something were to happen to me over there, I will need reinforcements.”
Kiba asks. “So Buchou, you are predicting that something might occur or that you might get dragged into something over there, correct?”
“That’s right, Yuuto. It will be the best if nothing happens, but judging from the past events, there is a chance that we will get dragged into it judging from the problems the Vampires are having. So it won’t be weird to take actions while anticipating it.”
“Then isn’t it better for all of us to go with you from the start……?”
I ask her once again, but like I thought, Rias didn’t shake her head vertically. “They will be on alert if we were to go there with all of us. Are they trying to solve it by using force? –They will think like that and it will be harder to negotiate with them, so it will be appropriate for me to go there first. ……It was them who didn’t even try to listen to our words, so it is a must for me to go there. ……Am I being naïve?”
She tries to get confirmation from Azazel. “No, it’s not a bad way of thinking for a [King] from the brute-power group. Except, I feel uneasy if you are going there alone. For this incident, it seems like the secrets of both the Tepes and Carmilla’s side will be connected. And the discussion we had before had many unexplained parts.”
“Of course, I will keep as minimal a force for my guards as I can. I’m planning to take only my [Knight]. Okay, Yuuto?”
“Yes, please leave it to me.”
So Kiba will be escorting her. Yeah, then it won’t be a problem. “I can feel relieved if Kiba is going.”
That’s my answer. I know this guy’s strength more than anyone. I have exchanged fists with Kiba many times, you know? He is Rias’s genuine knight. Sensei says it while making a sound with his neck. “—I will also go then. I will meet Carmilla first. I will at least make sure that we can dispatch several members of the Gremory group for the dispute of the Vampires. I’m planning to take several souvenirs. Instead Rias should head to the House of Vladi directly. If Rias shows up in the Carmilla’s side, they will be on more alert.”
He’s trying to grant their requirement by taking a souvenir with him. To be expected from Sensei. He won’t fall without doing anything! If several of us are able to take action, then this will become a different story. We can reduce the danger that will fall on Gasper, and we might be able to save that Vampire woman who has the Holy Grail. “But won’t they become more cautious if Sensei were to meet them personally? You are an important person from the Fallen Angel’s side.”
Shouldn’t you bring someone with you? –That’s what I thought. “It will be much better than to have the Heaven and the Church—the Angels, who are still fighting against them go. | text_14 |
Rather, for me who is knowledgeable about Sacred Gear going there will be a better key for the negotiation.”
“Ah, you mean about the Holy Grail!”
“Yeah, that’s it. Even for the guys who came today, the main person they came to talk to is me.”
Sensei then tells the Sister and Irina, the staff from the Heaven. “Irina, Sister Griselda, tell Michael what happened here. The Holy Grail and the Vampires, it smells too fishy.”
Sister nods. “Yes, I understand. Michael-sama said we will be sending our Joker if something happens, and I hope we can avoid the worst case scenario.’
Sensei becomes a bit shocked at Sister Griselda’s words. “……The Joker, can you send him off so easily like that? Rather, the way you cope with us has increased. Well, it’s normal since outrageous guys have been after us. Since the Holy Grail will be involved, we might ask help from the Joker. The Holy Grail and Vampires. Normally, it’s the holy and darkness which can’t coexist. Most likely, something not good will happen. I want to make sure the casualty rate remains as low as possible.”
“Yes, for that reason it is the intention of the Four Great Seraph-sama wanting to use the man of leisure, Joker, as much as possible. Seriously, that child always wanders off somewhere when he has time to find delicious cuisines and we can’t contact him at all. He is a child who is more troublesome than Xenovia who is standing over there.”
The Joker, I haven’t met him, but is he an acquaintance of Sister? Well, leaving that aside, I need to put everything that happened together in my head. It’s decided that Rias, Kiba, and Sensei, will be going to the Vampires side. The other members including Gasper will be on standby in this town. If something happens to Rias’s side, it’s made so that we will join them. Though I hope nothing happens…… From what Sensei said, it seems like a battle will occur. And we will be placing ourselves in there……? I’m hoping there will be no casualties, but it seems like it won’t be that easy……
What I can do is to shake off all the danger which will fall on Rias and my comrades with all my strength. My spirit is heating up, but it’s a meeting which took place late at night which I have started to feel uneasy about—
Finishing the meeting, I’m having Azazel-sensei look at my gauntlet in another room of the old school building after everything ended. After the battle against the Hero-faction in the Underworld, Ddraig has increased his time to sleep, and the true power of my Sacred Gear can’t be unleashed. Just like this, I’m having Sensei look at the condition of my Sacred Gear regularly. “……The glow of the gauntlet’s jewel is still lacking. It means he used that much power to recreate your body.”
“……U-Umm, Sensei. Will his condition continue to stay like this?”
“No, if he can recover the power which he used to resurrect you, he can revert back to his former self. It will be okay to think that he is just sleeping and is replenishing his stamina. More than that, I need to talk to you about your life force.”
“……You said something which isn’t comprehensible is occurring right?”
Sensei nods to my words. Yes, by using the section of Great-Red’s body and the power of Ophis and Ddraig, I have attained a new body. Because of that, it seems like my life force which had been reduced on my old body can’t be analysed with the current data. “The power of the two; Great-Red and Ophis who are the legendary Dragons among legendary dragons has been mixed after all. The response of your life force either becomes zero or turns into infinite which isn’t measurable is happening, so I can’t tell what is going on at all. The zero probably represents illusion, —Great Red. The infinite will obviously means infinite which is Ophis.”
“Does that mean my life force is going back and forth between dying and reviving?”
“Even that isn’t known. There has never been a case like this. The current you is a reincarnated Devil who reincarnated from a humanoid Dragon. Except, there is a way to stabilise it. Rather, there has been result. You understand that yourself, right?”
Like Sensei says, I’m still having Rias and Akeno-san scatter the Dragon’s power inside me and am still receiving the healing treatment with a senjutsu from Koneko-chan, and for an unknown reason the response of my life force returns to normal for a temporarily time. Sensei continues. “Anyway, I’m not sure what will happen with the response of zero and infinite. Suddenly your life force can become empty and it can even overheat by increasing drastically. In other words. Having Rias and others bringing back your life force to normal is the best.”
In other words, I have to get treatment from the girls like before. Gufufu! I’m so glad! I’m glad that a wonderful time like that won’t have to disappear! Yeah, having Rias and Akeno-san suck it with their mouths, and hugging the small Koneko-chan. I even want to thank the True-Dragon and Dragon-God because I won’t have to lose that time of happiness! No, I will put my hands together and pray in front of Ophis once I return home! The sucking techniques of Rias and Akeno-san are improving daily……and Koneko-chan also became daring since she says “Not wearing clothing and having our bodies directly touching each other might improve the effect”! —! Then that phrase comes back to my mind…… Great-Red-sama, please give me a break! Will it make a similar cry when I see it again!? It will be embarrassing! Sensei is making a bitter smile when he is looking at me who is having a hard time with hallucination. “You have to stay even more calm and fight. You can do it if you try, you know? It’s your weak point to lose your calm and act differently. You know how you did a thing which totally wasn’t like you in the Bael-match against that [Queen] by being pissed? If it was the usual you, wouldn’t you have used Dress Break on her and observed her naked body? You probably got heated up with having your comrades being taken down……but if you do that against someone who is stronger than you, you know that you’ll get killed?”
I got a warning from Sensei. ……Yeah, I have a habit to lose my calm and go forward sometimes. It’s my bad habit. ……So I should have defeated the Bael’s [Queen] with Dress Break? When I think like that, I suddenly got depressed because I couldn’t see her naked body…… That was the best thing I was capable of doing at that time. “Well, you are a kid who’s only 17 years old. Rias, you, and everyone else in the group are still young. If you say it’s normal for you guys to still be incomplete, then it’s a normal thing.”
So will I be able to calm down if my sexual desire also becomes that of an adult? I can’t even imagine it! I also want to be lecherous even ten years or hundred years later! It’s certain that Rias’s breast will become beautiful after ten years! Ugggh. I should think about that later and ask Sensei. “Sensei, when are you planning to leave?”
“For now, I will discuss it with Rias first. | text_14 |
This is a good opportunity, so I will negotiate with the Vampires side or else it will become troublesome.”
If it’s possible, I want to pray that nothing will happen. Since Kiba and Sensei will be with her, Rias probably won’t be dragged into the worst situation…… Even so, I’m still worried. Rather, I hope this meeting with the Vampires will head towards the most peaceful direction there is. Actually, we still have the thing about the pact with magicians, but it seems like the Gremory group always encounter troubles. ……Ddraig, please return to your usual self. Like I thought, I won’t be able to give my all without you. My partner—. Let’s go straight ahead together again! When I was staring at my gauntlet as if I’m speaking to it, Sensei sighs. “Take care of the legendary Dragon, okay? Even if what’s left is his soul, you do know that he is a valuable legendary Dragon-sama right? Do you know just how many Dragons there are that haven’t even been sealed into a Sacred Gear and even the whereabouts of their soul is unknown?”
E-Even if you say that…… Of course, I will take care of Ddraig! W-Well, I did trouble him quite a lot with all that Oppai Dragon stuff! Sensei pounces his fist on the palm of his other hand as if he remembered something. “……Oh, I should tell you this as well. I received some information from Vali.”
“From Vali?”
“You do know that he is travelling around the world investigating mysterious things right?”
Just like Azazel-sensei who raised him, I hear that the Hakuryuukou-sama who takes interest in and investigates things is travelling around the world and looking at mysterious things. “It seems like he encounters the members of the Khaos Brigade quite often at his destinations.”
“But that isn’t to execute the Vali-team who became “wanted” right?”
Vali is in a situation where he is being chased from the Khaos Brigade for the crime of sending Ophis to us without any permission. Rather, he was originally on bad terms with the other factions of Khaos Brigade, and I heard that they didn’t like him. Sensei continues. “What Vali was searching for was……a variety of brutal monsters that are thought to be extinct. It seems like he was searching for them with uncertain evidence of them being alive. If his journey to find strong foes even exceeds to that level, even I start to think of them as a group who is very bored with nothing to do. –And this is where it starts. Among the extinct monsters, it seems like besides Vali and his group, the members of Khaos Brigade who are the groups of magicians seems to be mainly coming to the region where the extinct Dragons originally lived. ……It’s not once or twice that they encounter each other, so it isn’t a coincidence.”
“The extinct Dragons…… What kind of famous Dragons are there among them?”
“I’m not sure if you know them, but I guess it would be the “Crescent Circle Dragon” Crom Cruach, “Diabolism Thousand Dragon” Aži Dahāka, and the “Eclipse Dragon” Apophis. It sure brings back memories. They were quite dangerous. –They were either sealed or killed for being too brutal. Other than them there are Níðhǫggr from the Norse, and the ferocious Grendal that is said to be slain by the original Beowulf. There was Ladon who was protecting the legendary fruit who was also a Dragon but was defeated by the original Heracles. And in Japanese there was Yamata-no-Orochi.”
They are mostly names which I haven’t heard before. The ones I have heard of are Yamata-no-Orochi and Crom Cruach though I've only heard the names. So there are that many extinct strong Dragons huh. “……Especially Crom Cruach, Aži Dahāka, and Apophis, whom are “Evil Dragons” that are now extinct. Vritra is also an Evil-Dragon, but he’s cute if you compare him to the three I just named.”
Evil Dragons—. Just hearing it scares me. But they are extinct huh. “Those three, were they that dangerous?”
“Even Vritra had his soul cut into many pieces and was sealed into the Sacred Gears right? Evil-Dragons were so powerful where you would have to do at least that much in order to completely annihilate their existence. Vritra regained consciousness by having the Sacred Gears merge. It makes me wonder just how tough those Evil-Dragons are. And among them, the ones which were the most brutal and were standing at the top were Crom Cruach, Aži Dahāka, and Apophis.”
Wow, even Vritra-san gives me the creeps but they are above him huh. ……They seem scary. “……Are they stronger than the Two-Heavenly Dragons?”
“The red and the white one in their primes will definitely be stronger. But all of the Dragons did try to avoid fighting the Evil-Dragons as much as possible. I heard that they found it really troublesome to fight the Evil-Dragons and those affiliated with them. So that means they are bad news if you confront them.”
……Touching an Evil-Dragon will bring misfortune huh. Sensei continues while putting his hand on his chin. “But it’s been a while talking about the extinct Dragons, especially the “Evil-Dragons”. But you understand it right? –Dragons that have strength and that like to go around wild were eliminated without exception. Tiamat who is said to be the strongest among the Five Great Dragon-Kings must have a good point then. It seems like she has blended in well with the current world and is living as she likes.”
Dragons which go wild huh. Ddraig and Albion were also one of them. And they went around too wild that they were taken down by the Three Great Powers. “I prefer a Dragon to stand tall and with dignity like old man Tannin. He seems like a Dragon-King, and I think he looks cool.”
Yeah, old-man Tannin seems like the king of Dragons the most out of all the Dragons I have met. I have respect towards him when I see his posture of using his body to protect those Dragons! Sensei also agrees to my opinion. “Yeah, you are right. It won’t be a waste to hang around with that guy among the currently active Dragons. That’s what a king of Dragons is supposed to be. A Dragon like that doesn’t exist anywhere else, so observe him very well.”
Yes sir! In the future I will become a splendid Dragon like old man……no no, I will become a Harem-King Dragon! “Either way, it seems like the terrorist group is plotting something behind the scenes. ……Something bad might happen again, so just be prepared.”
“Yes.”
Sensei then rests his hand on my head. “Sorry. I might end up having you guys get the bad end of the bargain again.”
“Seriously, it sure does tire me out. But if they are to come at us, we will have to overcome them. We have always been going straight ahead like that.”
I’m not Koneko-chan, but we will just have to defeat them if they are to come at us. In order to survive, we will get even stronger, and I feel that we have to continue breaking all obstacles. That is the Gremory group! No, that is the Occult Research Club of Kuou Academy! “Well, I’m also busy with my own business in the Underworld as well.”
“Did you start something?”
When I asked, Sensei suddenly puts on a lecherous smile. | text_14 |
Ah, that’s the expression when he is plotting something. “Yeah, I’m selling some territories.”
Territories huh. “Even you know that the Underworld is split into two sides of the Devils and Fallen Angels right?”
“Yes.”
“The truth is, comparing the Fallen Angels side to the Devils side, there are many free areas if you were to compare it with the number of residents. The ones living in the Fallen Angels sides are the pure Fallen Angels, the races which have a relation to the Fallen Angels, and the halves born between Fallen Angels and other races.”
That’s right. Sensei and others who are the part of the Grigori decided not to make the reincarnation system intentionally. They can make one if they try, but they chose not to. According to Sensei, “The evil Angels can just end with us”. “—And, so. By using the free lands, I’m making a resort area for the factions who made an alliance with us. We have a major plan for building businesses and casinos as well. We have already received an order from celebrities of different factions that want to have a mansion. I’m sure this will turn into quite a big industry. Well, the Fallen Angels also need a budget, the money, for many things so we have to make business.”
I-I see…… The Fallen Angels, the Grigori, have started to do business huh. I also hear that the majority of the source of income for the current Grigori comes from their research. Sensei seems like he will be suited to becoming a sales person. —Then there is a knock on the door. The one who enters is Rias. “Azazel? Did you finish examining Ise? Let’s make a schedule for leaving Japan.”
“Oh, that’s right. Rather, if we are going afar, there’s something I have to tell Asia personally…… Can Asia join?”
“Yes, I don’t mind. It’s about that right? I’m glad it’s going smoothly. Looks like having Ophis acting in the middle of it made it succeed.”
Asia’s case……? It really makes me wonder. Is Ophis related to it? Like this, the discussion about the departure of Rias, Sensei, and Kiba begins. “……“Even if you are the Sekiryuutei, a mere servant that doesn’t have any qualification has no right to question me, correct?” huh.”
On the morning when the sun still hasn’t risen. I’m having a shower in the big bathroom located in the basement of the Hyoudou residence. I, who have woken up early, left my room and came here without waking up Rias and Asia. What I was recollecting in my head is the thing the Vampire from the Carmilla faction, Elmenhilde, said to me yesterday. ……A mere servant, the Sekiryuutei who doesn’t have the right to speak……
She’s right. Despite being called “Oppai Dragon” in the Underworld, I am just seen as the “Sekiryuutei who is the servant of Rias Gremory” from the other factions. That is the reality and I have no comment regarding it. But when a diplomatic thing like this is involved, I’m useless. I made a good relationship with Odin the geezer from the Northern Europe and the Youkai in Kyoto, but they are special. Normally, from the perspective of those from the other factions, I’m just a mere Middle-class Devil that doesn’t have any right to speak. ……It’s not like I was getting elated. But I’m really frustrated that I can’t become of any use for Rias and Sensei in situations like that. ……Damn it. My precious junior……even if I want to protect my precious Gasper from the front, I need something besides strength. ……No, I shouldn’t get ahead of myself. I……should just protect my comrades when I have to. The diplomatic affairs are Sirzechs-sama and Sensei’s job. I should just do what I can do. I bite my teeth due to frustration. The warm shower makes me comfortable. “I’m such a small guy. ……Shit, I will definitely become a High-class Devil…… No, I made a promise with Kiba.”
That’s right. He and I made that promise before the Middle-class Devil test. —That we will become Ultimate-class Devils. “He will become the strongest [Knight], and I will become the strongest [Pawn]—.”
When I said the words of my determination. The door to the bathtub opens. When I turned around—Ravel who just entered and is naked is standing theeeeeeeeeere! “……Ise-sama.”
“Ah, sorry! Since it’s early in the morning, I didn’t think anyone was going to use it!”
I can’t do anything to help myself but apologise! That’s because the girls are basically using this bathtub! I use it as well, but I have the girls use it first! Of course, I do encounter them at times and bath together! This will be rude to Ravel who is a guest and who is also my junior! I should get out now! B-But the naked Ravel! Even though she has a small body, I can only say that she has a proper body of a woman……! Her oppai are quite big! Since she has her usual drill-like hair down, I have a different impression of her! No, this isn’t the time for it! I was thinking hard and Ravel says to me. “……I-I will wash your back!”
—! My mind went blank at the words I didn’t expect to hear. “……How is it?”
“Ah, yeah. I think it’s okay……”
Like that, I’m having my back washed by Ravel. I’m having her rub my back with a towel. ……I thought she would have burned me with her wings of fire while saying “Ise-sama you ecchi!”…… And she happens to be quite daring this morning! I’m getting confused! I didn’t want it to be silent while she’s washing my back, so I started a conversation about the Vampires from yesterday. “……That was my first time meeting a pure-blood Vampire……but there are still things I’m not sure about…… I was able to become friends with Gasper-san right away……”
Ravel must have mixed feeling as well. “……It’s also because they appointed Gasper-san who is my friend as the requirement for the deal, but also their ways of not caring about anyone besides them…… But this may also be part of their politics. ……This certainly is a hard issue. Of course, I think it’s not a good idea to hand over Gasper-san recklessly to them. ……But Devils are also logical, and we put purebloods above everything else. I’m also a pureblood Devil.”
That’s right. Ravel is a princess from the House of Phoenix. She’s also the only daughter. She is a pure High-class Devil who has been living in the upper echelons of society. “Even pureblood Devils are able to choose their own friends. Koneko-san, Gasper-san, and my classmates, are also treating me well. Though, I’m sad that I have to hide my identity from them…… I think it will be a wonderful thing if you can choose friends despite being from a different race.”
She usually acts sharp, but she is actually an innocent good girl. But hiding your identity, huh. I can’t tell Motohama and Matsuda that I became a Devil, and telling them will bring them into danger. At least, I want a peaceful time while I’m at Kuou academy. “But I realised just how small a person I am. I’m frustrated that I wasn’t able to talk back. I will become a more splendid Devil and make them acknowledge me. That is what I have started to think this time.”
I thought of aiming for the top once again. | text_14 |
I won’t allow it to end with them looking at me with those scornful eyes. After having my back washed away with hot water, Ravel asks me. “Ise-sama……h-have you decided about your future servants?”
“Servants? Ah, you mean when I become a High-class Devil? No, I still haven’t decided yet.”
You can have 15 servants at most with Evil Pieces right? I might end up using several of them depending on the person. “Asia and Xenovia are saying that they will follow me, so there is a talk about having a trade with Rias, but even doing that isn’t decided. When I become independent, taking Asia and Xenovia with me will allow me to take actions right away, and it will become easier to do our job. But that will mean that 3 members will leave from Rias’s group right? How to fill those missing holes, even those parts aren't clear yet.”
I then have a thought after saying that much. That having Ravel remaining as my manager even in the future will be a strong support. Ravel says it as if she responded to what I was thinking. “……I want to continue being Ise-sama’s manager.”
“Yeah, I’m happy. That will sure be reliable.”
It happens when the atmosphere became good. Splash! There is someone who got out from the bath! “I, went under for 30 minutes.”
……It’s Ophis. Dragon-God-sama got out from the bath. And did you go under there for 30 minutes!? And Ophis’s clothes weren’t in the changing room, you know!? Did you perhaps come from your room fully naked!? Give me a break, Dragon-God-sama! Being naked inside the house isn’t also allowed! You are a former Uroboros Dragon after all~! “Fufufu, I can never win against Ophis-san.”
Ravel is also laughing. You are right. We sure are no match against our Mascot-sama, also known as Ophis-chan. “How is the final confirmation with the stray magicians?”
“There’s no problem. It seems like they will enjoy themselves as well. That’s why they were exiled from the association.”
“Hahaha, we are magicians who are placing ourselves among the terrorists, so we aren’t in a situation where we can say that. —Anyway, is our leader really serious about doing this?”
“If that is the will of the ones at the top, then it can’t be helped.”
“This is crazy. Shalba and Cao Cao were also crazy, but the thing we are about to do this time is also insane.”
“The things that we always do are insane. We can’t turn back anymore.”
“The leader called and said that the preparations are set. Well, if they weren’t here, not just the organisation but even we would have been finished. So we can only follow them. —We can’t have a proper life. Then we have to enjoy it to our liking.”
“I’ve felt fate since we have encountered Vali and his group in the places we go to.”
“Dragons that is said to gather strong foes. Then they should just dance with each other. —Among Dragons that is.”
Several days have passed since the Vampire guests came. It’s planned for Rias to leave Japan late at night today. I hear that their destination is deep within the mountains of Romania. After finishing school, I thought of doing muscle training in the training room located in the basement of the Hyoudou residence until Rias finishes packing. I thought I should train even a bit when I have time. The girls will be helping Rias to prepare her things, so that will make me a nuisance since I’m a guy. Since I became bored, I’m thinking of doing some training. The joint training I had with Kiba and the others got halted ever since the meeting with the Vampires. Since the situation turned out like this, it got even harder to proceed with the selection of the magician’s resume. ……Man, we really are busy. On top of that we still have school during the day. We have a hard schedule. But I should at least do some muscle training so I won’t get dull. Actually, I’m thinking about training my familiar as well. The magical airship which is flying around me, Skithblathnir! I gave its name just recently. Fufufu, you know I gave it a cool name? And, when I entered the training room, Kuroka and Le Fay are already there before me. Both of them are sitting on the floor, and have thick books opened out. “What the, you guys were here?”
I say. These two really have been showing up sometimes at the Hyoudou residence ever since that day. She opens the fridge without our permission and has been drinking our milk and such! Mum gets shocked, Rias gets mad, and it turns into a mess all the time…… Every time Kuroka does as she likes, Le Fay always bows her head down desperately and apologises. “Hello, we have excused ourselves in here.”
Le Fay, who can greet people properly, is a good girl! “Nyahaha, we have excused ourselves in here -nyan.”
It isn’t nyahaha…… My house really is a nest place of the dark residents. There are so many varieties of races which include different-types of Devils, an Angel, and the Dragon-God-sama. It’s too much of a chaos…
I approached both of them, and what I observed was the books that are open, and there’s a diagram of a human body which has its hand emitting what looks like an aura. “What is this?”
When I ask, Kuroka says it while smiling. “It’s a book regarding life. It has things about aura, senjutsu, touki, and such.”
Hmm, so it’s a book like that. But why is she reading it? Kuroka is an expert at those kinds of things, so isn’t it pointless reading those things now……
I tilt my head and Le Fay says it while giggling. “She’s researching so she can teach her so-called sister more efficiently.”
Oh, what was that! So she’s doing her role as the older sister! Kuroka says it while stroking the book’s cover. “The basic of senjutsu is to understand the ways of your own self, others, and the nature’s ki. First of all she needs to concentrate her mind, making a zazen posture quietly to release her ki, and then confirm the surrounding ki. It’s the most basic of basics, and this is the best way to develop further. That’s why I’m having her make a zazen posture first~.”
“I thought you would make her do things which don’t make any sense since this is you that we are talking about, but you are doing it more seriously than I expected.”
When I teased her, Kuroka makes an unpleasant face. “Boo, you are so rude –nya. I’m a woman who does things seriously at proper times.”
“Look who’s talking, since you tried to take me and Koneko-chan down with a poison mist before.”
Her evilness was quite the thing when I first met her in the Underworld. She tried to defeat me, Rias, and Koneko-chan, without any mercy. Kuroka makes a wink at my claim, and she tries to avoid it by acting cute. “You know, I just became naughty because I was happy with my reunion with Shirone♪ Oops, lick, nyan♪ You know how you would get a heartbeat when a vicious person shows their kindness to you? Now then, has Sekiryuutei-chin got a heartbeat from me~?”
……I won’t deny it, but it’s certain that you are a bad cat! And it isn’t “Oops, lick, nyan”…… You know that you had so much murderous intent back then? No, the thing is, telling this to her is useless. | text_14 |
Actually, it makes me think she acted like that with the flow of things and the atmosphere. “You definitely have to reconcile your relationship with Koneko-chan.”
Kuroka makes sad eyes at my words. ……Stop that, you become just a normal beauty when you put on a serious face like that and it makes my heart take a beat……
“You are right…… But, it might be impossible. Even if it’s something I did because of my concern for her, Shirone was cornered to a wall as a result because of what I did.”
Just like Kuroka said, Koneko-chan received the guilt of the crime her sister did which was killing her master. As a result, there was even a suggestion to execute her. The matter was solved because Sirzechs-sama defended Koneko-chan but……after that, I heard that it took a long time for her to heal mentally and for her to resume living normally. Koneko-chan who had a scar in her heart must be thinking that “I was betrayed by my sister, and I was blamed for it by many adults”. And half of that is right. “I don’t know any hard stuff. But if that time comes, I will help you out to fix your relation with her.”
They only have themselves as two sisters in this world. If they are going to get back together, then I won’t hold back from helping them. After all, I think having Koneko-chan smile is the most important. Kuroka stares at me in wonder when I told her my thoughts. “…………”
She laughs as if she finds it funny. “Nyahahaha. Yup yup, I see now. I think I understand now –nya. Of course everyone will fall for you. Sekiryuutei-chin, you are more charming than normal handsome ones, you know?”
“Well, thank you for that. Though, I would have preferred to be a normal handsome guy. Did you know that it’s quite hard being a Sekiryuutei?”
It’s like going through a death experience because so many strong foes attack us. No, I actually have lost my body once because of it. Le Fay asks as if she’s trying to change the subject. “How is your negotiation with the magicians going?”
“Well, so-so, I guess. There’s such a huge number of them, and I'm taking some of them down by selecting them through their documents.”
“I hear that the Sekiryuutei-sama is very popular.”
Rias seems to be the busiest, but she’s continuing to do things about the Vampires and magicians while doing her usual job, school affairs, and her role as our [King]. ……I really can’t win against Rias. That person is carrying the most and the biggest burden out of all of us. Becoming a High-class Devil and the [King] is the same thing as carrying about the issues of all of your servants on your back. ……Will I be able to manage it when I become a High-class Devil? I’m feeling uneasy about it, but I can only support Rias, and charge forward for now. Talking about charging forward, there is the thing about Skithblathnir. “Hey, if I was to learn magic from you, Le Fay, will I be able to acquire the ability to use it?”
I ask Le Fay. My familiar, the Skithblathnir, is a magical ship. I should also put some knowledge about magic into my head even if it's only a bit. Even more so if I am to have a relationship with a magician. Le Fay nods. “I don’t know what kind of magic you want to use, but if you are a Devil, you are adapted to use special powers more than average people, so I think it is possible for you to acquire them depending on how hard you work. By the way it’s the basics, but you do know the differences between demonic-power and magic, yes?”
“Yeah, demonic-power is something which you use to turn your imagination into actual form, and magic is something where you use equations to make supernatural phenomenon occur, right?”
“If you have to separate them simply, yes, that is correct. Demonic-power requires the power to use imagination and the power to create, and it requires having good sense. Magic is just knowledge to control equations, and you need to use your head and need calculations, so they are different even though it may seem similar.”
“Ah, for an idiot like me, that will be hard.”
I can’t calculate at all! Having control over the equations high enough to control supernatural phenomenon will be something I’m bad at since I’m only capable of controlling my demonic-power to use Dress Break and Bilingual. Le Fay continues. “I think it’s possible to acquire something which doesn’t need that much calculation. For example, a magic to warm up cold coffee, and also a simple magic to see through things.”
——! Magic to see through!? T-That’s something which makes me very interested in! If I acquire it properly, will I be able to see through wo-woman’s clothing!? My head is filled with seeing through clothes and Kuroka adds extra information. “In other words. Magic is something where you need knowledge and calculations to know “If I do this, this will happen” -nya. There are phenomenons even I don’t understand, and you can’t make things like that occur using magic -nya. Though there are spell casters who can use magic which isn’t properly solved with their senses and talents. They are special people where you need to add the word “super” ten times in front of the word “rare”.”
So the reason why Rossweisse-san uses magic over demonic-power as first priority is because it’s easier for her to calculate rather than imagining. She certainly seems like that type of person. Unng, it seems like I can acquire them more than I expected. I won’t be able to use magic to the highest level. But, I might be able to acquire one or two things! Maybe I should seriously learn about magic by listening to the words of Rossweisse-san and Le Fay. As the result of it, it will be awesome if I can understand more about this Skithblathnir. Seeing the Skithblathnir which is flying around me, Kuroka asks. “By the way, has the name for this child been decided yet?”
Oh! I’m glad you asked! “Yeah, this guy’s name is Ryuuteimaru! You know how ships have names like that? And look at this thing over here!”
I have both of them look at the flag. It has the name “Ryuuteimaru” written on it. Yeah, I wrote it using a brush! How’s that, awesome right!? “Lame.”
Kuroka rejects it right away! Shiiiiiiiiiit! I thought really hard about it! No, this guy’s name is Ryuuteimaru! I will definitely go with this! First inspiration is important! It happens just before I was about to argue back. Asia comes into the training room. “Ise-san.”
“Oh, what’s wrong Asia?”
“It seems like Rias-oneesama will be leaving Japan now.”
——! It’s several hours earlier than I expected. I did hear that they will be leaving tonight, but I never thought it would be this quickly. It’s still evening. “It seems like the weather is good again, and the small jet plane is able to fly now.”
I see. So that’s why they are going earlier. I told Kuroka and Le Fay, “I will be away for a sec”, and left the place together with Asia. The giant teleportation magic-circle located in the basement of the Hyoudou’s residence. All the members of the Occult Research Club and Sona-kaichou are gathered here. | text_14 |
To send off Rias, Kiba, and Azazel-sensei. To visit the Vampires, the House of Vladi, they first have to go through many magic-circles in Japan by starting from the Hyoudou residence, and then they must fly to Europe. Then they must charter a small jet-plane. The Vampires have their own barriers activated, and it seems like they have to use several transport methods in order to enter their Kingdom. From what I heard, they will use magic-circle to go to Europe, Romania. From there they will use a small jet-plane, and then they have to transport using a car to drive up the mountain. It must be located in a very remote place. So it’s a world hidden from the town belonging to a human. The reason why they are leaving earlier is because the weather was bad before and therefore it wasn’t possible to fly the jet-plane, but the weather is good now. Since the weather became better earlier than expected, they decided to fly while it’s still good. Unlike the magic-circle which can be used to travel immediately, the weather will affect aeroplanes. So it can’t be helped if the jet-plane can’t fly because of it. Rias, Kiba, and Azazel-sensei, walk to the centre of the magic-circle while carrying their luggage. The ones who will be visiting the House of Vladi directly are Rias and Kiba. The one who will be going there after contacting the Carmilla’s side is Sensei. Rias hugs Gasper. “……I will be the one to protect you, so you don’t have to worry about anything. I will also settle the matter with the House of Vladi.”
“Yes, Buchou……”
Gasper also relaxes with Buchou’s embrace. ——The motherhood! Rias’s motherhood is working! Rias looks at Akeno-san. “Akeno, I will leave the rest to you.”
“Yes, Rias.”
I exchange knuckles with Kiba. “I will leave Rias to you.”
“Of course.”
Yeah, it won’t be a problem if I leave it to this guy. Even if they get dragged into something troublesome, he will definitely protect Rias. Sensei on the other hand, is giving his smiles to Sona-kaichou and Rossweisse-san. “Then, I will leave the school to you two. President Sona♪ Ms. Rossweisse♪”
“ “Please come back quickly since we are busy.” ”
“Man, what a dull reaction.”
Azazel-sensei seems dissatisfied with the dull response of the two. It’s almost the end of the year, and the school’s schedule is packed with preparing for the end of the year as well. Since one of the teachers will be gone during this time, maybe for the both of them who are deeply connected with school affairs, they can’t be that happy to send Sensei off even if it’s for diplomatic reasons. And it’s this former-Governor that we are talking about. It’s possible that he will be having fun while he’s gone……
Sensei then tells all of us. “Those magicians that are targeting those related to the Phoenix seem suspicious. Be careful.”
[Yes!] We reply back to him. Yeah, we will be cautious about that! “Asia, Ophis.”
Sensei calls Asia and Ophis. “Asia, it’s about that thing but what’s left will depend on you. Go through with it while getting advice from Ophis. Ophis, I will leave it to you. If you who is the Dragon-God is beside her, then it should be okay. I will leave the so-called blessing of Dragon-God, okay?”
“Yes, I am really embarrassed about it, but I will do my b-best.”
“I, about Asia, will look carefully.”
Asia and Ophis respond back to Sensei’s words. What’s this about? Asia, you have a really red face, you know? I’m really anxious about it! After that the three of them, Rias, Kiba, and Sensei, have the last check with everyone and bid them farewell, and they are finally leaving—. The ones who were looking at each other were me and Rias. Rias takes a step forward, and closes in on me. “……I will be going then.”
“Yes, I will be waiting for the good news. If something happens, I will definitely come to your aid.”
“Yes. I know.”
We looked at each other, took our hands, and spent a few seconds together before separating. But we smiled immediately, and let go off our hands. No matter where Rias and I are, our souls will always be connected—
The three of them, who are lining up at the centre of the teleportation magic-circle. The glow of the magic-circle gets stronger. After Akeno-san makes the last check for the teleportation magic-circle, the glow of the teleportation spreads throughout the room, and the next moment—
Rias and the other two were gone when I opened my eyes. The teleportation succeeded. ……Rias, Kiba, Sensei, good luck. While the three of them are gone, the rest of us who are left behind will look after here! “Uuu, I’m so lonely.”
Even if I said that earlier, not seeing Rias on my bed……is very painful! It’s sleeping time, and I’m fighting with loneliness on top of my bed! I sent her off just before, and I’m already craving for Rias’s warmth! That’s because I always, always, have been sleeping with the three of us of me, Rias, and Asia! And that Rias isn’t here……! “Rias……uu, I miss the oppai.”
It’s my healing source to sleep by sinking my face in that voluptuous oppai. Rias also welcomes me by saying “Come here” and sleeps by embracing me! Aaah, Rias’s oppai! Aaah, Rias’s oppaaaai~! I’m so sad that I’m hugging on Asia. “……Asia, from tonight can I sleep like this for a while?”
“Yes, Ise-san sure is a spoiled child.”
That’s right. It’s okay. I have Asia with me. I can endure it since Asia is with me! Aaah, Asia-chan! I always spoil Asia, but I can have her spoil me sometimes, right? I can’t sleep by myself anymore! I’m such a weakling! But! It can’t be helped! Since I know the taste of sleeping together with Rias and Asia, I can no longer sleep by myself! When I was about to sleep while hugging onto Asia, there is a knock on the door. Asia and I look that way. Then, the one who enters by opening the door is—. “Ufufu, I will excuse myself in here for a while from tonight.”
It’s Akeno-san who is wearing a see through negligee! “A-Akeno-san! W-What’s wrong?”
“I thought I should replace Rias, so I came here.”
Replacing Rias!? D-Does that mean she will be sleeping with Asia and I? Akeno-san walks towards the bed—,
“Then, let’s start—”
and starts to undress her negligee while saying thaaaaaat! “……I-It’s my first time, b-but please be gentle…… ……It’s embarrassing doing it front of Asia-chan, but I will be happy if you turn the lights off……”
Akeno-san who becomes fully naked! And what are you saying while making your face red!? W-What’s going on!? Is something about to happen!? “P-Please wait, Akeno-san! W-What are you getting so serious about! ?”
Akeno-san tilts her head suspiciously when she sees me panicking. “Eh? That’s because I’m going to replace Rias from tonight so……is it wrong?”
She has a big misunderstanding about something! Asia also gets shocked at Akeno-san’s action. “Hauuu! Akeno-san! What were you trying to do! ?”
“But, Asia-chan. If a man and a woman sleep together on the bed…..it can only mean one thing, correct?”
I knew it! She took the meaning of sleeping together in that direction! No, apparently that’s how it is normally! | text_14 |
Even I would prefer to have it that way and……no no! “N-No! No, that may be it normally, but Rias, Asia, and I, are sleeping together peacefully, you know! ?”
Suddenly Akeno-san puts on a confused look. Just how prepared were you about doing this!? “Ara ara, this is troublesome. I waited for this day by preparing myself and being ready for it……and I was looking forward to my precious first night.”
“F-First night……?”
T-There’s a wonderful ring to those words! I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s a sense of language that echoes throughout my body and mind……! While ignoring me who is paralysed by the wonderful Japanese words in my head, Akeno-san tries to enter the bed while naked! The finest quality of a woman’s body is right in front of me! Her breasts are bouncing in every direction right in front of my eyes! I can’t help myself but to follow the movements with my eyes! Akeno-san gets inside the bed, and then makes a posture of welcoming me into her arms by spreading her arms! “Then, shall we sleep normally♪”
You aren’t planning to sleep normally, are you, Akeno-san!? So I will be doing it with Akeno-san when Rias isn’t here……and while Asia is looking! I-Is this what you call an affair!? I have expressed my feelings to Rias, but I’m thinking of digging right into the woman’s body which is right in front of me! Akeno-san takes my hand as if she is enjoying it, and moves it towards her breast! Munyuu~, my hand gets sucked onto her breast! Yeah, this is the thing! Akeno-san’s breast! My hand is in joy from the different sensation to that of Rias! This works well on my brain! Suddenly Akeno-san puts on sorrowful eyes. “……When I thought you died, I felt that everything ended. My mind went blank……and I kept on remembering Ise-kun that remained in my memory, I was escaping from the reality……”
I was told about that situation from Kiba. It seems like she was in a horrible state. I heard that she was in a state even more serious than Rias, and that she probably wouldn’t have regained her consciousness if her father, Barakiel-san, didn’t come. ……I made Akeno-san become that depressed just because I may have been dead. I’m glad being a man, but even I won’t be able to endure seeing Akeno-san in that state. I then remembered Azazel-sensei’s words. [Once she removes her mask of being an Onee-sama, what’s left is her true side of “depending” on a man. That can be her father Barakiel, and you. If danger arises to you two, she will become depressed once again. But, you can also say that it can be used to rise her tension up. You just have to show manliness. Listen up; this is what you have to say.] Umm, I think Sensei said—
“A-Akeno.”
“——! Y-Yes.”
It seems like she is shocked to have me suddenly call her name. I’m not sure if I’m actually allowed to say this and I feel scared. Sensei, I will believe in you, okay? “……I-I will definitely not die. I will de-definitely return to your side. Can you believe in me and Rias, and live for my sake?”
……I’ve said it, Sensei! I’ve said it despite being super embarrassed and daring! And from here isn’t Sensei’s words but my own words! I must say my true feelings! I take my hand off her oppai, and place it on her shoulder! I took a deep breath, and then said it! “Let’s become stronger together! Let’s live on together with me and everyone!”
She’s from the same group, she is my important senior, and she is Akeno-san who I like very much. If we are weak, if there is a part of us being weak, then we have to overcome them! I’m……still really weak! That’s why, I think we can just get stronger together and live on! Now, what is her answer!? Akeno-san, has lots of tears falling and—
“……Yeah. Yeah, I’m okay now. I will live on for the sake of you, Rias, and everyone else. I will become stronger with you, Ise. I will be with you forever.”
—she nods! Since she breaks down her attitude and voice of Onee-sama like this, and since she turns into a normal girl like this, Akeno-san……becomes deadly cute……! I then remembered the other thing Azazel-sensei said! [But, you will have to take responsibility till the end if you say that, okay? Akeno is delicate and is easy to get depressed, so once you say that, you know the relationship will become solid? If you actually die next time, she will be done for. That’s why you can not die at all costs, okay? If you die, it will be a disaster, you know? But if you don’t die, Akeno will become even stronger.] …………I have a big responsibility now! I’m not allowed to encounter a situation where I will die now! If this person sees that……won’t she break!? It seems like I just cornered myself……but yeah! I have to do it! I have destroyed the path of turning back by myself! Akeno-san wipes her tears, and then puts on her usual smile. She then says this in that state. “Yes. Now, I will leave my body under the care of Ise-kun♪”
——! W-What kind of keywords are that!? She will leave it to me!? She’s going to allow me to touch her breast and have me take care of her body while Rias isn’t here!? T-Things like that are possible!? No, it’s something which is becoming possible right now! W-What should I do!? The Devil and another Devil inside me are saying “Go for it” and “No, also take Asia as well!”! Gufufu, I’m so lost right now! It happens when I was thinking of what to do. The door opens once again. “……Hello.”
This time Koneko-chan appears! She is in a maniac fashion where she is only wearing a white shirt on top! “K-Koneko-chan? W-What’s wrong?”
“……I will also sleep with Ise-senpai and everyone.”
——! Koneko-chan walks towards me and then hugs onto me. “……Since I had Ravel steal my position on Ise-senpai’s lap, I will protect the position of being lifted up by Senpai at all cost.”
Oh my! Even Koneko-chan is acting this way! What are all of you doing when your master isn’t here……!? Though I’m not in the position where I can say that! “It’s not fair that Koneko-chan is the only one being treated like this!”
Even Asia is hugging me from my back! “……Nya.”
Then those two appear while my brain was being affected with Koneko-chan’s sweet voice. “And I was thinking of taking action while Rias-buchou isn’t here……”
“I-I was dragged here by Xenovia by force! S-Sneaking into a boy’s room to make love is something the lord won’t forgive!”
“That’s wrong, Irina! We have to take action while Rias-buchou isn’t here!”
It’s Xenovia and Irina! They enter my room while dressed in pyjamas! And both of them happen to be standing near the door while making weird poses! What’s up with that totally wrong posing-style of a squadron of heroes!? Are they trying to make the whole world laugh with that!? Why is everyone suddenly coming to my room after Rias departed!? No, they are usually like this as well, but aren’t they being aggressive today!? I feel like I will be going along with the flow at this rate! It seems like by having our master, [King] Rias, absent, it’s going to go wild because there isn’t any control in this! I then thought of starting a conversation. | text_14 |
Ah, that’s right. There is one thing that has been bugging me for a long time. How can Irina who is always encountering the situation of falling say things like making babies with me? That’s what has been bothering me. “I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but how can an Angel make babies with humans without falling? There are those people right? Half Angels that is.”
Yes, just like how a child can be born between a human and a Fallen Angel, people say that a child can be born between an Angel and a human as well. During that procedure, the Angels won’t fall, and the child that is born between them isn’t a Fallen Angel either. Xenovia and Irina look at each other. Xenovia opens her mouth. –And at the same time she takes her top pyjama off~! “Yeah, there are very few numbers of them, but there are half Angels.”
“Yup, there certainly are. I also have met them.”
Just like I thought, Irina starts to take off her pyjamas with Xenovia’s words! “But, I’m sure there are many restrictions for Angels when they make babies. Isn’t it?”
Xenovia who has taken off her lower pyjamas tries to get confirmation from Irina. Irina says it while also taking off all of her pyjamas! “Yup. In order to start that procedure, there are quite a lot things that have to be prepared beforehand. You have to put a barrier on that location, you also have to pray the night before doing it to purify your body, and it’s obviously wrong to have lecherous thoughts while doing it. You have to remember the teaching at all times, and you have to do it while having the mind of a Saint. You will be out if you get drawn into the greed even once. And it must be pure love!”
That’s a situation which is totally impossible for me! I’m sure the human’s side will be full with lust if they knew they can have sex with a beautiful Angel. Even if it’s the Angel’s side, I think they will also fall just like how Sensei did, if they find out they can have sex with a cute human woman. I can say that with confidence! Rather than that, both of you are wearing your underwear only! What kind of situation are you two making while talking about something serious!? I’m grateful, but the current me isn’t capable of taking 5 girls at once! “……Somehow, not allowing to have lust while being in love, and to make babies while having the mind of a Saint……sounds so impossible that it seems hard.”
When I mutter that out while wiping my nose, Xenovia nods. “That’s why only the chosen one can become one with an Angel. At the same time, the Angel also has to finish till the end without being drawn to their greed. They will fall the moment they get drawn to their greed.”
So it means it’s a sex which has such a high level of difficulty. Oh man, that will be impossible for me. I will be all hyped the moment I see their breasts. I’m glad I’m neither an Angel nor a believer! Looks like Devils are the best! Ah, then it looks like it will be hard for Irina. That’s because she is in danger of falling when she encounters a situation which is sex-related. —Despite that, this Angel-san is only wearing her underwear! “So it’s impossible for you, Irina?”
Xenovia says it to Irina as if she is speaking for me. Irina puts on an unpleasant face. “……S-Since we are childhood friends, I’m sure there are obstacles we can overcome together!”
“Oh yeah, that’s right, I forgot you two are childhood friends.”
“Geez, Xenovia! I decided to challenge the limits of an Angel!”
“To begin with, why are you approaching Ise? Ever since the peace meeting of the Three Great Powers, I decided inside my heart that this guy is the one. He talked to Michael-sama directly for my prayers! You do know it’s something which isn’t capable for a normal guy, right?”
“I-I……!”
“Irina, you won’t deny that you started to like him with the flow and influence, right?”
“T-That isn’t it! It’s because he looks cool!”
“Your reason is weak! I can only think that you started to like your friend’s partner!”
“I remembered it just recently! When we were little, Ise-kun promised me!”
I put a “?” above my head when Irina says that. Did I promise you something……? “Anyhow, Irina, I want you to emit your power of light behind me and Ise! I’m going to do this by showing my right breast, and then also my left breast!”
“Xenovia you dummy! I’m not a light bulb! This time it’s different compared to the time at the school trip!”
Ah ah, these two started again……
“Ufufu, I’m a Devil and a Fallen Angel. So you don’t have to worry about anything.”
Akeno-san! Please stop taking my hand towards your breast again! I won’t be able to endure it any loooooonger~! “Koneko-san! I knew you would come here!”
Even Ravel has finally come! She walks towards the bed and I can sense anger in her footsteps. “……Excuse me!”
She then sleeps on the corner of my bed! Hey hey hey, Ravel!? “……I may be inexperienced, but I will have myself stay at the corner of the bed! I am your manager after all! I must protect Ise-sama from this cat!”
Ravel, who threatens Koneko-chan while making a face. Koneko-chan who has eyes sparkling as if she is fighting back! Damn it! No matter what they do, my two juniors are cute! “……Bird-girl.”
“……Thieving-cat.”
……It’s not a situation where it’s about sex or making a child, is it? My room is too chaotic! “Ise-senpai! I have come because I’m too lonely~!”
The one who enters my room last while having teary eyes is Gya-suke! He makes his appearance while bringing a box! I see, so he became lonely since Kiba who is living with him left! “As you can see, my bed is already full! If the corner of the room is okay, then sleep over there!”
When I say that, Gasper actually makes a base at the corner of my room and opens his box! Danball Vampire can sleep anywhere as long as he has a box! Akeno-san also takes my hand off her oppai as if she has given up. Ah, such a waste! “Ara ara, looks like Ise-kun’s bed is full with people now. At this rate, I won’t be able to have an affair for a while.”
……Yes, it’s very regrettable but……it’s not possible in this situation…… Actually, I don’t think tonight will be the only day it will be like this…..
Then the closet opens roughly. Ophis appears as if it’s the last part of the night. “I, appear from the closet. Ehem.”
What’s with those words full with confidence!? Rather, since when have you been hiding there!? ……Haa. It’s finalised with the appearance of our Ophis-sama. So I will sleep peacefully with everyone today as well. After a few days since Rias left Japan―. I am having a school life which is no different than usual. Apparently, Rias and the others arrived in Romania safely, and are currently heading towards their destination. Except, the territory where the Vampires live is located away from the area where humans live as I predicted, and I hear it’s very difficult to travel to that location. I have been receiving calls periodically and it seems it will take a lot of time to get there. ……We can only believe in Rias, and wait for the good news while waiting here. | text_14 |
“Why are you putting on such a serious face?”
I have my head poked by Matsuda. ……It’s about time for our physical education class, so I have changed into my jersey and I am about to head towards the sports ground. It’s already winter. So moving my body in the sports ground is becoming more tiring. No, I also hate it in summer since its hot! “Lately the physical education class has been you soloing it, Ise. It’s alright if I team up with you, but I hate it if I have to take you on.”
Motohama says that while making a sigh. I’m sorry. Since I became a Devil, my stamina and such has improved due to training and fighting strong foes. ……If I don’t hold back I will surpass that of a human’s level, so you do realise that I’m taking the physical education class while holding back? My power has spurred ever since I got my body renewed, so not just me but also these guys get shocked because outrageous power comes out at times when I’m not expecting it. ……Since I’m a humanoid Dragon, the way to suppress my power is different from before. I was shocked at my inhuman level ability when I first became a Devil, but I got a complicated feeling soon as I thought that “I became a being that is different from Matsuda and Motohama”. ……How long will I be able to remain friends with these guys? If it’s possible, I want to remain friends with these guys for the rest of my life. But Devils lives are long and they can control the age of their appearance. When Matsuda and Motohama become old men, do I have to make myself look like an old man despite having an appearance of a young man when I’m fulfilling my life as a Devil? It seems like hanging out with these guys will be even harder. W-Well, there’s no point thinking about that now. I will just concentrate on physical education class. Matsuda then says it when we were about to reach the sports ground. “You know how there was a guy called Taoka during junior high school?”
“Ah, that guy who had so much passion towards girls body hair. He sure was a maniac.”
I remember him. Yeah yeah, he was going on about hairs. He apparently likes the leftover shaved hairs. ……It’s a bit hard for me to understand that feeling. Does it mean I’m still young? Matsuda continues. “It seems like his brother is going to become independent and have his own shop. And his partner who is doing business together with him is the manager of his club during his years as a student whom he got along with.”
“Hmm hmm, so he’s going to have his own shop together with the female manager? You sure can see the relation between a guy and a girl from that story.”
Motohama says that with a lecherous face. Well, it’s natural that he will think that way. Matsuda shrugs his shoulder. “Well, I’m not sure about that. But it seems like she supported him since they were students. Apparently he persuaded her since they were students by saying, “I will become independent by having my own shop one day, so I want you to come with me”. It seems like that manager is capable of doing things and other guys also have been asking her to come with them, but she decided to follow Taoka’s brother since they had the strongest trust between them.”
“Hmm, so he already thought about having a shop since he was a student. That is passionate in its own way.”
So it's something like how Ravel tags along with my business. ……Starting my own business huh. Being independent. So it’s necessary to have a partner. In other words, having a manager is a must. Matsuda nods at my comment. “Right? But having a promise about the future sure seems nice. I also want a manager like that who I can make a promise with!”
I do have one. It’s Ravel. Even now she is selecting the magicians together with me. Making a promise about the future with Ravel? So when I become a High-class Devil and become independent, I should tell her to follow me as my manager? ……Not bad. Instead, it sounds good. I can truly feel that way when I look at how Ravel is doing now. “You are right. And if it’s possible, the manager has to be a girl.”
“Definitely!”
“Of course!”
The two bastards agree to my comment. Yeah! Making a promise with a very capable manager huh. It’s something you can’t declare to a person unless you have enough ambition, strength, and confidence in you. That’s because you will have to live on together with them by having that person’s life and way of life in your hands. ……So there is a risk that you might ruin that person’s life. And it is something very very important. I also have a girl that I want to fulfill my dream……my life with. I am blessed. I have started to think that I want to work together with Ravel more seriously. That’s because she is reliable when I see her supporting me who is still lacking. I also want her to be my manager from now on. It happens when I was thinking about it. “……Hey, look. There are guys who are cosplaying.”
Matsuda pointed at a certain direction. “Oh oh, what is that? Are they something like a magician?”
Hearing Motohama’s words, I look towards that direction right away. …………
……I thought my daily life is something that wouldn't be destroyed somewhere in my heart. For example, the Hyoudou residence will be safe and peaceful, and the Kuou academy during the day is a school that I can attend normally. I thought it won’t be different. –From the not normal daily life. There are several people wearing the magician’s robes in front of me, and they have their hands aimed towards me. ……A magic-circle is glowing below their feet. They take off their hood. Three guys! They look like foreigners. ……Those guys are clearly sending out hostility towards me. “Matsuda, Motohama, run.”
Both of them put on a serious expression at my serious advice. “Ah, what’s wrong?”
“You look pale, Ise. Did something happen between you and that group of cosplayers?”
The two of them who can’t understand this situation! This situation must be kidding me! Those guys have activated a magic-circle on their hands! At this rate, they will throw magical attacks this way! I sprinted from the location so I can change the direction of where they will attack! “Matsuda, Motohama! Run away! Just go behind the building! Quickly!”
I shouted while running, so I can lure the magicians to the area where there is no one! It’s fortunate that their target is me, so they came after me! Matsuda and Motohama are shouting something from afar……but this isn’t the time for it! I need to do something about these guys……or my friends will get hurt! “So you are defending your comrades, Sekiryuutei!”
“Haha! It’s just like what is written on the report! You are soft!”
“But the ranking of his power in the youth Devils that the association gave him is SS! He isn’t just exceptional!”
What kind of nonsense are they saying!? Association? Magic? Is it Mephisto Pheles-san? No, that isn’t it. I only met him once, but I don’t think a good-humoured person like that would send magicians with so much hostility to this school! ――! ……Stray magicians. | text_14 |
I remember that I heard the story about irresponsible guys who weren’t acknowledged by the association and who have been repeating offences by destroying things. But why are the stray magicians here!? During noon at Kuou Academy! This area is within the territory of the alliance of Three Great Powers. A strong barrier was built here, and it’s made so bad guys won’t be able to enter that easily! In order to pass through, you need a certain level of qualification and also by passing the examination! No, to begin with…there’s no way someone would let terrorists come in! I somehow manage to lure these guys into the forest area within the school’s campus while having many doubts. Several magicians and I confront each other. They activate the magic-circle once again, and they have the magical aura gather to their hands. Now, since there isn’t anyone here, I will make my gauntlet appear! “Boosted Gear!”
A red gauntlet appears on my left arm! ……But there is no response from it. The jewel……isn’t glowing! ……Oh man. Looks like I made it appear within the time when Ddraig isn’t feeling well. Oh man. With this, the only way I can use my gauntlet is for defending! The magicians who are looking at me suspiciously because I haven’t used my ability despite making my gauntlet appear. “……Isn’t he going to activate his Sacred Gear?”
“No, maybe he can’t activate it.”
“Hey hey, we came here to challenge the power of Sekiryuutei, you know?”
They were having a conversation like that. A challenge? They came here for a reason like that? “You guys, what is your motive for coming here?”
I ask. They just laugh happily. “The association of the chairman Mephisto has given ranks to you young Devils.”
I know about that. That they have given ranks to the groups of what they are calling “Rookies Four”. Thankfully, I’m also given a rank. And it’s a very high rating. They rated my achievement of taking down the terrorists. ……Well, the real fact is that I’m not the most popular one since the magicians that sent their resume compared my history with the how useful I will be for their research about magic. One of the magicians shows a fearless smile. “That’s why we felt like testing you while going along with the plan.”
Plan? Plan for what? I became filled with doubts and then I hear the sound of an explosion. ……It came from the new school building! The ground also makes a small shake, and it makes me realise how serious this situation is! Does it mean they did quite a large-scale magical attack!? The new school building! Is someone taking on the magicians!? Both the guys and girls of our class are having physical education right now. The guys are at the sports ground and the girls are at gymnasium. So it’s Akeno-san who is a third-year or Rossweisse-san who is a teacher. Or it’s the members from the Student Council. ――! Then a bad premonition came to my mind after I thought about it! ……The first year’s classroom. Koneko-chan, Gya-suke, and Ravel. The magicians……who are after those related to the Phoenix. The plan these guys spoke of……
“You guys! So you are after Ravel!”
Three of them laugh after hearing my shout. “Well, that’s how it is.”
“As a start, I want you to play along with us so that we can make time.”
They activate a magic-circle to their hands, and they release a fire attack at me! I dodged it by jumping backwards, and then leap forward the moment my feet land on the ground! “You can’t be serious!”
I promote to [Queen] right away, I then shortened my distance, and then went attacking towards one of the magicians! I can still beat down all of you barehanded even if my Sacred Gear isn’t activated! My attack is stopped by the defence magic-circle which appears right before hitting him. The hard impact that I can feel from my fist. ……Shit! I can’t break through the defence magic with a mere punch! It seems like I can take them down even barehanded if my attack lands on their face! “You are full of openings!”
From the side, lots of stone-sized ice gets released from the magic-circle! I block them with my gauntlet but……it’s not good! Blocking all of it will be hard! Shards of ice hit deeply and heavily all over my body! My whole body hurts, but there isn’t the time for it! My junior is being targeted! I can’t stay here like this! I……then concentrated my thought to my right arm. Aura gathers to my right fist. No, this isn’t a punch which has aura concentrated in it. My right arm thickens, and it shows itself while ripping apart my jersey. ―My right arm that has dragonified. With my newly tuned body, it is now possible to have a part of my body turn into that of a Dragon depending on how much thought I put into it. Dragonification turns my mind into battle-mode, and I don’t want to use it much as possible because my body gets dull after its use…… But I’m in a situation like this. Since I’m in the situation where I can’t use my Sacred Gear, this is the only option I have! And also by dragonifying, that part of my body also gets enhanced! I can’t dragonify my whole body, but I have learned how to make one part of my body like my arms and legs transform! I made a stance with my dragonified right arm, I took a step to my right, and went hitting towards the magician who is standing there. The opponent activates a defence magic-circle in front of him―
BREAK! ―But it gets destroyed with my strike while making a hopeless sound. Yeah! I can do it with this arm! I used the momentum to follow through and hit the magician squarely in the face! “Guwaa!”
That magician went flying backwards, and he collapses on the ground after hitting his back on the tree. There are still explosive sounds coming from the new school building. ……Looks like I can’t be wasting my time here! “You are quite the thing. I never thought you would attack with a Dragon’s arm.”
“Well, it’s okay. It starts from here.”
The remaining two still have fighting spirit in them. Shit! I can’t take my time fighting you guys! But when I was about jump at them, a small magic-circle appears to the rear of both magicians. ……Is that a communication-type? Both of them are listening to the information being told to them, and break their stances while putting on a disturbing smile. They continue to carry the magician who is on the ground, and activate the magic-circle below their feet. ―They're planning to run away! “Wait!”
I try to capture them, but they disappear within the teleportation light while leaving disturbing words, “Let’s play again!” ――. After my battle with the magicians ended, I went running towards the new school building. Since I need to have Akeno-san scatter the Dragon’s power to fix my right arm, I wrap the jersey around my arm and hide it. ……I can’t show an arm like this to the other students after all. ……I checked while coming here, but several locations of the building have been destroyed. The window-side of the building has been destroyed very badly, and there are holes at the school garden. ……I only have bad feelings about this! | text_14 |
I head towards the first year’s classroom, ―to where Koneko-chan and others are. At the corridor, in front of the classroom. It has been destroyed violently, there are holes at the window-side of the building, and it changed so much that you can view outside. The wind breeze comes in. There is one girl who seems to be Koneko-chan’s classmate sitting on the floor. The other first years are looking at the situation of the corridor from their classroom’s door fearfully. I walk towards one of the first year student sitting on the floor of the corridor, and then speak. “Are you okay?”
This girl is looking with daze as if she has just experienced a very terrifying moment, and she has her body stiff. It seems like my words haven’t reached her ears. ……She must have gone through a scary experience by being attacked from the magicians. I shake her shoulders, and then look towards the classroom……but I don’t see Koneko-chan, Gasper, and Ravel. They escaped? It will be good if they did…… But, that probably isn’t it. It’s those kids who think a lot about their comrades. They will take actions to protect their comrades. Even though she hasn’t come to her senses, the first year girl mutters. “……I was caught by suspicious looking people……and Koneko-san, Gasper-kun, and Ravel-san, saved me and……”
――! Koneko-chan, Gasper, Ravel! So this girl was taken hostage and……! “Koneko-chan and the other two were covered by lights along with those weird people who were cosplaying as magicians, and then disappeared!”
A student who is observing the situation of the corridor from the classroom’s door tells me. ……So they were taken hostage and got taken away……! BANG! I banged my left fist at the corridor while having ill feelings. ……Shit. Protecting her my ass……! I couldn’t even protect Ravel while Rias is gone……! I bite my teeth with frustration……! After a while, my comrades and the Student Council members appear. It seems like everyone besides the first year trio are safe. ……Those magicians, what are they planning to do with my juniors……!? Evening—
We, the Occult Research Club, and the Student Council members are gathered in the old school building. The [Bishop] Kusaka-san from the Student Council is on standby in a different room so she can exchange information with the staff from the alliance. Shinra-senpai gives her report to everyone. “The repair of the damage done to the school will commence now. All students have been sent home. Regarding the ones who attacked this school, the staff from the Three Great Powers who are working in this territory are searching for them now.”
Kaichou speaks right after Shinra-senpai. “……The device that Azazel-sensei left behind which can control the memories of the students came in handy. The memories of the students who have been attacked by the magicians have been changed into the fact that “trespassers came onto the campus, and the school has been suspended temporarily”.”
So it’s the device they used to alter the memories of the students when 300 of my doppelgangers were going wild on the campus. In that incident, we thought it may not be a good idea to leave those memories in the students, so we used the special device from the Fallen Angels to alter them. The Fallen Angels have the technology to erase the memories of commoners who get involved with abnormal powers and other beings. Just like how they erased the memories about Amano Yuuma, Raynare, from Matsuda and Motohama. Except, using that often will have a negative influence on their memories, so it’s better to use it while having certain restrictions to it. That’s why we changed their memories to “trespassers came onto the campus”. “How about the memories regarding the places that were destroyed?”
Xenovia asks Kaichou. “We have altered the memories of the students and made it so that the sudden repairing construction happens to overlap with this day. ……It was fortunate that there wasn’t a single person who left the school even though we had such crisis. It also seems like we can do something about those who took recordings of this incident on their mobile phones with the Fallen Angels support.”
That means the identity of the other beings—the truth of this academy hasn’t been revealed. But Shinra-senpai puts on a frustrated expression. “Except, the hearts of those students who went through such shock during this incident won’t be completely healed. I’m sure the memories of “encountering something terrifying” will remain with them for eternity. Thinking that they will spend their life without knowing the cause of it…… the ones who attacked us, I won’t forgive them!”
The female student who was used as a hostage……
The memories about the magicians have been altered. But the trauma of being attacked by a scary person might remain in her heart. And she will spend the rest of her life not knowing why that is……
It’s the fault of the magicians. But, isn’t it also our fault? ……It’s because we couldn’t stop them…… To begin with, this school itself is—
Saji rests his hand on my shoulder. He is shaking his head. “Hyoudou. Are you perhaps thinking that “This school itself is operating while deceiving common people”? I understand your feelings, but right now I’m more concerned about Toujou Koneko-san and the other two who were abducted. Right?”
“Yeah, I know.”
Yeah, rescuing those three who were abducted is our first priority. But……I can’t hide how shocked I am. The Kuou academy at noon, which I thought was absolutely safe. There was a time when Kuou academy became the battlefield in the fight against Kokabiel at night, but I never thought I would encounter terrorism during my normal school life. ……With a little mistake, there was a chance that Matsuda and Motohama may have become victims. Since they are related to us who are Devils, I come to realise once again that they are standing next to the possibility of danger. That’s why I thought about the Kuou academy itself once again……
By the way, I tried to tell Kuroka and Le Fay who are at the Hyoudou residence about this case……but I couldn’t contact them. I thought I should inform them about Koneko-chan who was abducted, but the one who answered the personal communication magic-circle in our house was Ophis who is looking after the house, and according to Dragon God-sama—,
“Kuroka and Le Fay, they returned after being called by Vali.”
That seems like what happened. They sure aren’t present at crucial times, those half-lodger girls! ……Huh? Called by Vali? Did something happen? We got assaulted, and they got assaulted as well? No, it can’t be…… Actually, Vali isn’t important right now! When I tried to calm my mind, Xenovia says this next to me. “So are the culprits the “Stray Magicians” who are targeting those related to the Phoenix together with those from the“Khaos Brigade”?”
“Must be.”
Irina says. Yeah, I also think the same. “What do you think, Rossweisse-san?”
I try to get the opinion of Rossweisse-san who is a magic user. | text_14 |
“Yes, judging from the analysis of the traces of magic—”
She is interrupted when the ring tone of a mobile phone echoes within the room. It seems like the ring tone is coming from Rossweisse-san. “Cough, I’m sorry. Hello……”
Rossweisse-san answers it by making a cough. ……Who is it from? When I became curious—
“O,Oba-chan! Whatz wrong? Did something happen?”
G-Granny? Also it seems like her words have some accent in it…… That wasn’t just my ears, and Rossweisse-san continues to speak in countryside dialect! “Ya, me in important meeting now. Wha? Job? No worry, me, doing well. Oba-chan no need to worry, ya know?”
The meeting has been halted because of Rossweisse-san’s dialect, and it became a situation where everyone has shock in their eyes! That’s because she was a cool beauty (100 yen maniac) who seems to match well with the city, but now she’s speaking in a countryside dialect!? Of course we will be shocked! “Boss of me place me work now, she is important person, and ya know me salary is better than me earlier job ya? So, me can send me money over there, ya know. No prob, no prob! Nothin' is in the countryside, ya? Buy somethin' with the money me send ya, and if ya doing well, me is happy with that, ya know?”
I open my eyes wide, and Asia tells me. “I heard this a while ago, but it seems like Rossweisse-san is sending her money back to her homeland and……”
Xenovia continues after her. “I heard her homeland is a place where there is nothing. Since her grandmother is living there alone, it seems like she is sending the money she earned from her job as a Devil.”
Irina also explains. “Since her parents are warriors who serve the Norse Gods, they rarely come home, so she told me that she was mostly raised by her grandmother. That’s why she is a granny’s girl. Her dream is to build a discount store in her homeland which has every good imaginable.”
Seriously? It’s my first time hearing about this. She’s a granny’s girl, a countryside girl, and she is also sending her an allowance……! That’s why she is so attached to money! More importantly, she wants to build a discount store in her homeland…… So the reason why she is fixated with 100 yen is due to that reason. “……I found out about this for the first time. Rossweisse-san’s dream.”
While muttering it, I can’t help myself but to feel fellowship from the former Valkyrie who is showing more of her character. Damn you, geezer Odin! For you to leave such a good person like her……! But, it’s certain this is an unfortunate side of her! They can settle the problem by saying that the one who was ditched was just “Rossweisse-san”! But she is a good person! Rossweisse-san who has finished talking on the phone coughs. “……I’m sorry. I never thought I would suddenly receive a call from home…… Also, I asked my grandmother, who was a magic user, about a spell which could break through powerful security……and she gave me quite a severe opinion. I did think that it is a possibility as well……”
“What would that be?”
When I ask Rossweisse-san,
“—a traitor.”
Sona-kaichou answers instead. Everyone’s gaze concentrates at Kaichou. ……So a traitor huh. “This whole region is under the jurisdiction of the alliance of Three Great Powers, and there are many staff members here besides us. There is a powerful barrier within the whole town while having this school as the focal point, and it’s made that anyone can be notified if someone suspicious steps foot in this area. There is a factor where it is hard to find them if they enter by hiding themselves, but it will be restricted by the few possible ways of coming inside here. First is to enter by force. This is possible for those with strong enough powers. But this method of entering will give them away immediately, so that's not what happened in this incident.”
Yeah, if someone dangerous like that comes in, even we will notice their presence. Sona-kaichou continues. “The second method is a case where the person who lives in this town or one of the staff leaves the barrier and gets captured where they get controlled to enter here. Regarding this method, we didn’t get any response from the civilians, the students, and staff. If that’s the case, then it means the traitor became the middle person to allow them to enter the school.”
“Is such a thing possible?”
Sona-kaichou narrows her eyebrows. It certainly seems like it is a severe opinion. “It will be possible if it’s the core members who can pass the barrier without a problem. In other words, only the core members from the Gremory group, Irina-san, Ravel-san, we the Sitri-group, and Azazel-sensei, are the ones that can arrange such a large scale assault.”
“Are you saying there is a traitor among us! ?”
Saji shouts. His face says that he can’t believe it. Me too, Saji. There’s no way I can believe it. For there to be a traitor among us who went through life and death situation together——. Kaichou who heard Saji’s shout, puts on a gentle expression. “I also don’t believe there is a traitor. But the culprit is someone we can’t let our guard down against. We also don’t know whether their target is Ravel Phoenix-san. Though, we are not so naïve that we will let this go through. Now, about Toujou-san and the other two who were taken away—.”
“Kaichou!”
The [Bishop] Kusaka-san appears while interrupting Kaichou who stops her explanation there. Kusaka-san who has the attention of everyone says while feeling nervous. “……We have received contact from those who abducted the first years of the Occult Research Club.”
The situation starts to move! Midnight—. We, the Occult Research Club, and the members of the Student Council have come to the station nearest here. The reason for this is that the culprits have contacted us and told us to come here. What they said was,
[If you want to take back Toujou Koneko, Gasper Vladi, and Ravel Phoenix, come to the underground station with only the members of the Gremory-group, Shidou Irina, and the Sitri-group.] That’s what they said. ……It was a message which specifically told us to come. Underground station. That must be the station connected to the Underworld located under the basement of the station nearest to here. During summer holidays, we entered the Underworld using the train located in the basement of this station. ……I never thought they would be there. Kaichou mutters in front of the station. “I never thought they would choose this place. The staff are investigating the other underground spaces used specifically by Devils……and there has been several traces of magic. There have been traces that they have been using it to hide themselves temporarily.”
“So they have been digging into the underground from the land and then trespassed by coming from the underground? Or did they trespass from the Underworld side—the train route? By passing through the dimensional gap……?”
I ask but Kaichou shakes her head to the side. “No, it probably wasn’t either method. Just like I thought, was someone used by them……? | text_14 |
I don’t think this area was trespassed because of a traitor……”
It seems like Kaichou is thinking hard while putting on a serious face. ……Well, if they trespassed from the Gremory territory of the Underworld, then that will mean that the Gremory allowed the trespass of the culprits and it seems like the situation will become more complicated. We gather in front of the elevator. Kaichou says while looking at all of us. “The staff of the Underworld and Heaven have surrounded the area around this station. We also have closed the dimensional gap for the train located in the Gremory territory of the Underworld. We still haven’t found out the true intentions of the enemy and what they are planning……but what’s left is for us to meet them in person.”
So it means the preparations are set. The enemies are already caught like a rat in a bag. I don’t know what they are planning to do, but we have closed their escape route. ……No, they are people who can trespass into this area, so they may have prepared an alternate escape route…… But if they are waiting for us, it means they aren’t thinking that much about escaping. Either way, my objective is to retrieve our abducted juniors! “Who will be taking leadership of the Gremory group?”
Xenovia asks. Then Kaichou fixes her glasses. “That won’t be a problem. Due to the emergency, I will be taking leadership of both the Student Council and the Occult Research Club. Rias also has left the command to me.”
――! Sona-kaichou will be taking leadership! Oh, somehow, I feel that I have a strong support now! “You may feel confused with your [King] being absent, but all of you will obey my command, yes?”
[Yes!] We, the Gremory group, answer her at the same time! Of course! If it’s Sona-kaichou, then we don’t have any problems! Kaichou asks Xenovia. “First, Xenovia-san. Out of the seven abilities of your holy-sword, how many of them can you use?”
“I don’t have problem with Destruction. Thanks to the training, I can also use Mimic, Transparency, and Rapidly. But, I'm not at a level where I have mastered using them. Using Nightmare and Blessing will be hard since they have bad compatibility with me in terms of their abilities. Ruler which is the hardest difficulty to use is even harder. I can’t rule others at all.”
“This time, there will be restrictions to our battle since we will be fighting underground. The influence of severe destruction will collapse the building and land subsidence. We have to avoid doing our strong and flashy attacks. ……The situation is different, but it's similar to the game of Sitri VS Gremory. We have to avoid causing destruction as much as possible. So please refrain from causing unnecessary impact as much as possible. If it is needed, I will give the order.”
Yeah, it’s just as Kaichou said. We can’t cause that underground station to be destroyed. So it means we can’t do excessively powerful attacks. It certainly is like that match against Sitri. After that Kaichou asks the condition of us, the Gremory group. It seems like she will be planning some improvised tactics. ―But, there is one thing that has been in my mind. There is one unfamiliar man with large build standing at the Sitri’s side. He is a foreign man. He has grey hair where his fringe is long, and his eyes are hidden. But he kinda has a handsome face. He is really strongly built. It’s about the same as Sairaorg-san. I ask Shinra-senpai timidly. “U-Umm, who is that huge man standing there……?”
“Oh, this person is a student enrolled in the college department of Kuou academy, and he is Sitri’s new [Rook].”
Sitri’s [Rook]!? Seriously, a new servant!? I got shocked since I found out about it so suddenly! On top of that he is a person from the college section of Kuou academy! So there is a person with such a good build. Hmm, there are so many things I’m not aware of! The man says it in few words with a boorish response. “……Call me Loup Garou.”
He mutters like that. Shinra-senpai continues. “We call him Rugal-san. So please call him the same as well, Hyoudou-kun. Rugal-san, we will leave the backup of the outside area to you for this one.”
“……Yeah.”
The person called Rugal leaves this area after that. ……I-I see, so he will be taking care of the outside in this case. That is also a proper task. There may be enemy reinforcement coming from the outside. 《Master, it seems like the preparations for the surrounding area have been completed.》
I hear an unfamiliar voice! When we, the Gremory group, look around finding for the person whom the voice belongs to, we stop our sight at the ceiling of the station! Sitri’s magic-circle appears on the ceiling of the station, and a head appears from there upside down! And that person is—
A small built person wearing a skull mask dressed like a Grim Reaper! Hey, that clothing, that’s definitely a Grim Reaper! “G-Grim Reaper!”
When I shout while pointing at the ceiling, Kaichou says it. “This one is my new [Knight]—.”
《……My name is Bennia. ……I’m a former Grim Reaper.》
A small built Grim Reaper falls down from the ceiling, and lands on the ground perfectly! At the same time Grim Reaper-san takes the mask off! And the face of a girl that seems to be in junior high school appears! A cute girl with sleepy eyes! She has long dark purple hair and golden eyes. And the symbol of a Grim Reaper in her hand, the scythe, has cute looking decorations on it! A loli! A loli Grim Reaper holding a scythe!? “G-Grim Reaaaaper~!? And it’s a giiiiiirl!? Kaichou nods to me, who is currently in shock. “Yes, Bennia is a Grim Reaper. Even though I said that, she is a Demigod. Half Grim Reaper and half human.”
“She says that she is the daughter of one of the Ultimate-level Grim Reaper, Orcus. Shocking, right?”
Saji adds an extra bit of information. ……E-Even if you suddenly say that, I don’t get it! “……I did hear you have someone in mind for [Knight] and [Rook], but a Grim Reaper……”
Rossweisse-san also stares in wonder at the appearance of the small built girl Grim Reaper. Yup, I’m also in shock. Who would ever think that Sitri’s new [Knight] would end up being a Grim Reaper! Shinra-senpai shakes her head to the side. “No, we had someone else in mind for our [Knight]. But, we couldn’t arrange for a meeting with that person. And then she appeared and—”
《I’m changing sides because I can’t follow Hades-sama’s way of doing things anymore. Will you consider making me your servant?》
—She came negotiating it like that. It seemed that for a moment Kaichou thought she might be a spy from Hades’s side, but Kaichou tilted her head thinking there wouldn't be such a daring spy like her. “I had so much suspicion towards her, but I decided to trust her because of one fact.”
I ask Kaichou. “O-One fact……?”
Then the loli Grim Reaper pushes an autograph paper toward me. 《Boss Oppai Dragon. I’m a big fan of yours, Boss. Look, I have so many embroideries of Oppai Dragon behind my cape. Can I ask you to give me one of your signatures? | text_14 |
》
E-Even if you show me embroideries like that…… Ah, there really are many embroideries of me wearing armour! Wait, she is a fan of mine!? I have another one after Le Fay! “My fan……?”
I ask while signing. 《Yes, plus I didn’t like the ways of my shitty dad and Hades-sama so I left home.》
So that means there are many types of Grim Reaper? It seems like the God of the realm of the dead also has many house issues. “It was fortunate that it was enough with a single [Knight] piece.”
Kaichou says it like that. Truly, that was a bargain. 《My blood from mother’s side is stronger, so I’m that amazing.》
Loli-girl says that but……it seems like her character is strong. In terms of both her characteristic and ability. Kaichou then says to the loli Grim Reaper. “Bennia, just like Rugal, can I leave the backup of the outside area to you?”
“Yes sir, master. I will be on standby outside with that brother who joined in at the same time as me.”
Saying that the loli Grim Reaper, Bennia, activates the magic-circle below her feet and disappears by sinking into it like that. ……She sure does use an amusing way of passing through the magic-circle. So instead of teleporting when the light bursts, she goes through it by sinking into it. Kaichou makes a small sigh. “I’m very sorry that it turned into an introduction of my new servants right before our important plan…… Things like these sure do happen at bad times.”
“No, it was actually a good thing, it helped me loosen up a bit.”
That’s how I truly feel. I didn’t have that much confidence because I have to retrieve my juniors from enemies whose identities are unknown, but my tension softened in a good way from being introduced to the additional members of the Sitri. So does this mean that the only pieces of the Sitri’s side left are the 3 [Pawn] pieces? I did hear that Saji is worth 4 pieces, and Nimura-san is worth 1 piece. Kaichou then asks me. “Now, Ise-kun. How is Ddraig’s condition?”
“The truth is, not so good. He wakes up at times, but he sleeps most of the time. He’s sleeping right now, and he isn’t giving me any response. I can make the normal gauntlet appear, but I’m not in my best condition.”
Rather, I was finally able to have the gauntlet’s ability work just before. So I’m able to double my power and use Gift. I was able to use my armour form during the training, but it seems like I can’t use it right now…… Since Ddraig hasn’t recovered completely, my power is too unstable……
“So, it means Balance Breaker is impossible right now. Understood. Then let’s go with a plan where Boosted Gear Scale Mail isn’t involved.”
“I’m sorry.”
……Shit, I’m so ashamed at myself since I’m useless at such a crucial time. I was asked to take care of home while Rias is absent, but I have been feeling ashamed at myself continuously……
Kaichou smiles at me who is feeling down. “There isn’t a single reason for you to be apologising, Ise-kun. You are the hero who saved the Underworld. For the part where you can’t give your all, we will just have to make up for it. Also, you worked too hard within this short period of time. Truly, you worked so hard that I am ashamed at myself and feel that we were lacking in strength.”
Not just Kaichou, but the members of the Student Council are also nodding. “You should rely on us at times, Hyoudou. We are rivals during the game. But we are comrades during real battles. We want to protect the Underworld and Kuou academy as well after all.”
Saji makes a big smile. ……Yeah, you are right. You are exactly right. Sona-kaichou takes my hand. “That’s why, we will lead you today. I’m not Rias, but please trust me for now.”
[Yes, of course!] Everyone in the Gremory group responds! Yeah, the enemies shouldn’t be looking down on us who are from the Kuou academy! Kaichou asks me once again. “By the way, how many times can you use Gift?”
“It will change by the strength of how much my power has doubled, but if its 20 times then I can do it with ease.”
Hearing that, Kaichou says it to me after thinking for a while. “Very well. Then Ise-kun will—”
Being given the details of the plan, we go down to the basement using the lift—. We reach the basement, and progress through the station made specifically for the trains which head to the Underworld. We passed through the spacious atmosphere, and when we went to the right and to the left through the passage—. I can suddenly feel a dangerous presence. ……There must be enemies waiting for us once we reach the end of the passage we are walking in right now. We confirm it with each other with our eyes, and make the formation of charging in. For the offence—the vanguards are Xenovia, Irina, Saji, [Knight] Meguri-san, and [Rook] Yura. The middleguards are me, Akeno-san, Rossweisse-san, Shinra-senpai, and [Pawn] Nimura-san. The rearguards are Sona-kaichou, Asia, [Bishop] Kusaka-san and Hanakai-san. The formation is set so the close-range type members are positioned as vanguards, the members who fight from long-range are positioned as middleguards, and the rearguards consist of members of support-types and the person giving commands as the centre pillar. Since I can promote without Rias’s authorisation, I promote to [Queen]. Saji and Nimura-san also promoted to [Queen] with Kaichou’s authorisation. After the team’s formation was set, everyone puts the Underworld’s communication item into their ears. It’s something which replaces the earphone and microphone. It’s used mainly in Rating Games. Using this will make it easier for us to communicate between each other. Once we signalled each other for the final confirmation with our eyes, we progressed through the passage—. The place we set foot into is an open space of the basement we entered for the first time. It’s a spacious place as large as the underground station. And the ceiling is also located up high. ……I never thought there was such a place like this. I wonder just what kinds of territory are hidden within this basement. Then when I looked ahead, there are so many of them, the groups of magicians that is! Every one of them are wearing magician’s robe. There are many varieties of robes, but I have confirmed the robes worn by the ones who assaulted the school. We took our distance, and confront them. ……Just from a simple look, aren’t there more than a hundred of them? There are quite a number of monsters which seem to have been summoned. Just how many of you have gathered here!? Rather, we allowed this many enemies to trespass into this town. ……It’s quite problematic. The female magicians—witches, can’t be confirmed with a simple glance! It’s just guys. Yeah. They won’t be included in their formation if they know the power of my Bilingual. Their plans will be revealed after all. I say it while pointing at them. “We came like you told us. Where are my juniors?”
My voice echoes through the basement. They are either laughing or shrugging their shoulders. ……A response which is looking down at us. My mind is filled with rage, but I need to be calm. | text_14 |
My weakness is that I charge ahead without being calm when my comrades are in danger. Sensei also pointed that out to me just recently as well. One of the magicians steps forward. “Oh my, if this isn’t everyone from the Devils. For everyone from the Gremory and Sitri of the “Rookies Four” to come here for us, it’s such an honour.”
Kaichou asks. “What are your objectives? Phoenix? Or is it us?”
“Both of them. Well, we are treating the lady from the Phoenix with care. We were ordered by our leader to do so.”
Leader? Who might that be? Leaving me who is feeling dubious, the magician continues. “The issue regarding the Phoenix is done, and what’s left is the thing with all of you. –We can’t help ourselves but become concerned about it. The strength of all of you that were rated by that shitty chairman Mephisto and the shitty association. This feeling, can you understand it? You can’t right? Well, it’s natural of us, wanting to test ourselves and see if there are strong young Devils, right? For those who use magic in such rough ways like us.”
That magician clicks his fingers. Then, every one of the magicians activates a magic-circle for attack-type magic! “Let’s start! Devils! The decisive battle of demonic-power VS magic that is!”
That became the signal for the start of the battle! The many magical attacks with different attributes of fire, water, ice, lightning, wind, light, and darkness, are released towards us! The herd of monsters they have under them also come charging at us! While being under the violent rains of an immeasurable number of magical attacks, Kaichou orders us through the communication device. [—Now, let’s show them. The power of the young Devils—. Let’s make them regret turning the Devils of the Kuou academy into their enemies.] Hearing such a declaration, Xenovia leaps forward! She makes a big swing with Ex-Durandal, and she slams down the many magic attacks headed this way with the holy aura! Rossweisse-san who is the middle-guard also shoots her fullburst, and supports Xenovia’s attack! The herd of monsters that are charging this way are vaporised in one hit from Rossweisse-san’s attack! With the combo attack of Xenovia and Rossweisse-san, most magical attacks and several monsters are taken down, but the magical attacks that have escaped the attacks are still coming this way! [Rook] Yura who is the vanguard stands in front of me. She makes something appear in her hand—. A huge shield! Yura shouts! “Expand! My shield, [Twinkle Aegis]!”
That moment, the glow spreads from the shield and changes into a giant shield of light! It’s a giant shield of light that takes half of the space we are in! It’s like a beam shield! The magical attacks that got through our counter attack pierced the shield—but it’s unscratched! Quite a number of magical attacks have got to us, but the shield doesn’t crumble even though it withstood them! It’s a really hard shield! I then get a call from Sona-kaichou. [That is the artificial Sacred Gear we received from Azazel-sensei. By making a pact with a fairy, then having it reside in the shield, it is able to change its ability.] Making a pact with fairy, and changing the ability of the shield! More importantly, it’s Sensei’s artificial Sacred Gear huh! Thinking now, the Student Council members did say they would be receiving artificial Sacred Gear! By combining it with the defence of a [Rook], it does seem like it will pull out an insane amount of defence! Having the many magical attacks and monsters which came charging at us stopped, a certain commotion arises from the group of magicians. They probably didn’t think all of their attacks would have been stopped with only few moves. [—We will be moving into offence.] With Kaichou’s merciless command, we begin our advance! [Ise-kun, please move around the battlefield all the time with the Skithblathnir just like I told you before.] I receive the order from Kaichou. Yes, that is what she told me to do before we came down here. If I can’t use Balance Breaker, then I will fight in a different way! What I can do right now is to use Gift on my comrades! [Once I give you an instruction, it will be very helpful if you use Gift to that location.] “Roger!”
I make the magical ship—Ryuuteimaru appear, and grab onto it. Ryuuteimaru continues to fly around while having me hang onto it. Oh, it has amazing horsepower and strength despite having me hanging onto it! I’m ashamed I can’t fly with my Devil wings in my base form……but I will leave my support to you, Ryuuteimaru! So I will start doubling my power so I can use Gift any time! Ddraig, I hope you will be awake soon! [Boost!!] The Vanguards, which consists of Xenovia, Saji, and [Knight] Meguri Tomoe-san, charge forward. Xenovia demolished the magical attack along with the magicians with a strike with destructive power! The thing Meguri-san is carrying is……a Japanese sword type artificial Sacred Gear? It looks like the light and darkness are blended! [Tomoe’s artificial Sacred Gear is a katana-type version of “Blazer Shining and Darkness Blade”. I think the formal name of it is “Blazer Shining and Darkness Blade Samurai-sword”.] Kaichou tells me while muttering like that! Seriously!? So Meguri-san’s Sacred Gear is from the Black-history! But that has a very high attack power, it can even cut down spirits that don’t have physical form as well. “Geez! Kaichou! Please don’t use that name! But, this is really strong!”
Meguri-san uses the sword which has a mixture of light and darkness to take down the magicians from above their defensive magic! Meguri-san, why did you pick that one!? Because of its features? W-Well, it has incredible destructive power, and it can even cause the wall and the floor to be grazed from the wave of the slash! Like I thought that artificial Sacred Gear is strong! If I remember correctly, the godfather for all of the names of the artificial Sacred Gears is Sensei! He is a former Governor who still can’t forget the mind of an eighth grader! “I won’t lose to Xenovia!”
The one who is wielding the mass-produced holy-demonic sword, while gliding in the air by spreading her pure white wings is the other vanguard, Irina. She is also shooting out a laser filled with the power of light. Next is Saji. He is making the enemies bathe inside the black flames which is hard to de-curse, the Blaze Black Flare. “Just stay there all together!”
He covers several magicians with a wall of black flames! Yeah, the black flames appear from every direction, and stop the magicians like a wall that surrounds them. The activation requirement will be fulfilled when they come within Saji’s range, and wall of flame appears around the place enemies are standing. One of the Vritra-type Sacred Gear, [Shadow Prison]—. Vritra’s curse of fire swirls inside it, and they will have their movement sealed. And it makes those who have been captured suffer gradually by the fire’s heat—. | text_14 |
On top of that the [Delete Field] will be added onto it, and they will have their magical-power taken away. Once you get captured within that prison, you will continue to be captured until all of your power gets taken away—. Saji also sends many lines, and connects them to the magicians! “I will transform all of your magical-powers into demonic-powers!”
Yeah, Saji’s original ability will play a big role in this. He originally connected the [Absorption Line] to his enemy, and absorbed their powers away. He even absorbed their blood—
There are already more than ten lines. The magical-powers flow into Saji through the lines! “Shit!”
“Something like this!”
The magicians try to cut the line attached to them with magic, but it didn’t have any effect. His line is tough after all. You won’t be able to cut it so easily! Then the black flame passes through the lines and attacks the magicians! ……So you will be out of options once you get caught by Saji, huh. The line and the prison, if you don’t have the strength to slip out of it, then you are completely sealed. On top of these abilities he still can transform into a Dragon-King……
He really is getting powerful as a technique-type, that guy Saji! [Ise-kun, can you hear me? Please transfer your powers to Saji!] Kaichou’s command, that’s what I have been waiting for! “Roger!”
I am flying around in the air while holding onto Ryuuteimaru, then I dropped down to where Saji is and transferred my multiplied power into the lines! Saji let go of the lines which were connected to him, and then connects it to the middle-guard, Rossweisse-san! The lines are linked between the magicians and Rossweisse-san! [Transfer!!] Several lines make a violent motion the moment I transferred my powers, and the magicians magical powers flows rapidly into Rossweisse-san! Magicians that had their magical powers absorbed faint and just drop to the floor! Instead overwhelming aura is pouring out from Rossweisse-san’s body! “W-Wow!”
When I get shocked by the way the lines were used, Kaichou says this. [The lines ability to absorb magical powers has been enhanced. At the same time the line will be connected to Rossweisse-san. –We also have magic users on our side, so we should utilise this situation.] She sure understands the traits of me, Saji, and Rossweisse-san very well! [Originally the line could have been also connected to Gasper-kun. We could have absorbed the blood from the opponent by connecting the line to the opponent and Gasper-kun. After all, the line can also absorb blood. The opponent will suffer blood loss and Gasper-kun will power up by absorbing blood. There were also such methods as well. The problem will be Gasper-kun’s lung capacity……so I will ask him next time.] Kaichou! Just how many ways to fight have you researched!? Aren’t you too good at using our group!? “Nimura! I will leave my back to you!”
“Please leave it to me! Genshirou-senpai!”
Having Saji say that, the one who is using swift footwork to punch and kick the magicians bare-handed is the middle-guard, [Pawn] Nimura Ruroko-san. She moves in to support Saji. Nimura-san has armour only on her legs. And a strong aura jets out from there, it seems like it’s giving her incredible speed and kicks. An artificial Sacred Gear equipped on her legs! Nimura-san goes within the enemies range and makes a swift body movement. It’s a dancing-like attack-style! “Chi! It’s harder than we thought!”
The magicians are also astonished with the variety of Saji’s attacks, and they change their target. The magicians have directed their hands towards Xenovia who is attacking heroically. “Chimera!”
They summon several Chimeras with summoning magic, and they start to attack Xenovia! The giant bird type Chimera which is flying in the air, and the snake type Chimera which is crawling on the ground! Xenovia makes a stance with her holy-sword, and increases the holy aura. —Then, the third Chimera appears by breaking through the floor! A turtle-like Chimera with a shell! Xenovia takes down the turtle-type Chimera with an attack using Excalibur Destruction! —But, its shell is harder than expected, and possibly because its shell is more complicated due to it being a Chimera, the sword is stabbed deep within and it doesn’t seem like it can be pulled from it anytime soon! —She has her sword sealed! Then the Chimera which is flying in the air and the Chimera which is crawling on the ground attack her! Xenovia makes the shape of Ex-Durandal change just before being hit! It’s the power of Mimic! Xenovia swings up the holy-sword which is like a whip, and cuts the Chimera that is flying in half! The moment when it makes an impact, a shock which feels like an additional destruction follows after it! But the snake-type Chimera is still remaining! Xenovia changes the blade from a whip to its original shape, and increases the speed of her sword! She cuts the snake-type Chimera in half with its incredible speed! It seems like additional destruction is also added to that swing just now, and a crater is formed in the floor from the wave caused from her swing! A rapid succession of Mimic, Rapidly, and Destruction. Xenovia has just used three of the characteristics of her holy-sword. The magicians are in shock seeing that! [She isn’t a power-idiot!?] They shout that at the same time! Xenovia, just how is she rated in the world of magicians!? No, she was a power-idiot! But even she is also growing! “Ku! Then I will strike with magic!”
One of the magicians creates a fireball using magic, and releases many of them! The herd of fireballs is moving through the air freely as if it has a mind of its own! Xenovia tries to vaporise it with her holy-sword, but the fireballs dodge just before being hit, so she couldn’t take it down. Ah, that’s an attack-type that Xenovia is weak against! Then Kaichou gives her command. [Xenovia-san, use the power of Ruler.] “But, Kaichou. I can’t activate the ability of Ruler that well. And what are you planning to do by controlling the magicians?”
[No, you are wrong. Ruling doesn’t necessary mean that you can only control living things.] ……What does she mean? Even I don’t get it! Kaichou says it to Xenovia who looks like she will be hit with the fireballs which are flying in the air! [Xenovia-san! Direct the ability of Ruler towards those magical fireballs! Think strongly. That, you want to stop those fireballs! If my prediction is right, the aspect of your sword will go one more rank up!] “——!”
It seems like Xenovia is concentrating on something as Kaichou commanded while putting on a serious expression! Then the holy-sword glows as if it is responding to her! Next moment, the fireballs which were heading towards Xenovia stop their movements, and remain still in their position! ……Did she stop it with the power of the holy-sword? She stopped it by ruling over the magic! Xenovia is also in shock with its result. | text_14 |
“……There is also a way to use the power of Ruler like this…… Kaichou, what does this mean?”
[It’s just as I thought. Most likely, the things you can rule over aren’t just limited to living things. You were able to rule over the magic for a bit just now, but that isn’t the only thing that it is capable of. Depending on the way you use it, you should be able rule over any phenomenon. If that is hard, then at least think of controlling the attacks from your enemies. Or you can support your comrades when their attacks miss.] “……So I can disturb the enemies attack with it, and support my comrades.”
[Yes. Looking at the abilities straightforwardly is good. But, depending on how you use it, you can use it in many ways. The way you used the power of Ruler just now is a good example.] …………
I'm still shocked at the way Sona-kaichou’s commands are working. You are amazing, Kaichou. She even thought up of a new move for our group. ……This battlefield, just what kind of imagination is she using inside her head? “Also target the leader of the Sitri!”
The magicians also concentrated their attacks on Kaichou! They are trying to take down the brain! But, around Kaichou—and also the other rearguards, a strong blue barrier comes out. –The one who activated that is [Bishop] Hanakai Momoe-san! “I won’t let you take down Kaichou and the rearguards.”
Bracelets appear on both her arms. And those bracelets are emitting auras. A barrier-type artificial Sacred Gear! It seems like it has a wide range since it can cover the whole group of our rearguards! So it means the rearguards won’t go down without a fight huh. Haha, with this, the vanguards will be able to fight without any worries! But the magicians don’t care whether the barrier is up and resume their attacks! Several magicians appear and disappear instantly, and keep on using simple teleportation by appearing and disappearing! They went through our formation and close the distance to Kaichou! “Heh! Here, eat thiiiis!”
The magic-circle appears in the air upside down, and a giant rock appears from it! It’s huge! If something like that drops on the rearguards, even Hanakai-san’s barrier won’t last! “Ara ara, I won’t allow that.”
While making a fearless laugh, that person shoots demonic-power towards the falling rocks—. An enormous thunder and light attack in the shape of an eastern dragon pierces the rocks! Flashes of lightning and the sound of an explosion occurs, the rocks easily break in every direction! A large fragment of rock is about to fall from above our head, but the Raikouryuu moves around the air as if it has its own mind, and it devours the fragments into it! Akeno-san is smiling while having electricity running through her fingers! The things growing from her back are the six wings of a Fallen Angel. She has a golden bracelet with magical symbols equipped on both her arms. “—Raikouryuu. Because I have been taking in Ise-kun’s ki with my own body, I have become able to use a special technique like this.”
Seriously!? So since you were sucking in a Dragon’s ki, the thunder and light changed to a Dragon!? And didn’t it just move as if it has its own thoughts!? “That [Queen] has openings in her defence!”
The magicians haven’t flinched even if the rocks have been destroyed, and they release their next attack! They shoot out many lights in the shape of an arrow! Light is poisonous to Devils! And it seems like the density of the lights is strong! Being directly hit by it is bad! Without any worries, Akeno-san uses defence……by activating a magic circle, and blocks all of the enemy attacks! Oh, instead of a magic-circle from demonic-power, it’s a magic-circle with magical symbols and marks on it! Akeno-san used magic just now! “Ufufu, it’s a defence spell taught directly from Rossweisse-san. I will enhance my trait as [Rook] with this.”
So she increased her trait as a [Rook] like Rossweisse-san by having defensive magic spells. Normally, Devils that are [Rook]s increase their traits with demonic-power and magic defence spells. Koneko-chan also has been defending by using demonic-power, but since she hasn’t mastered those areas yet, she can’t make up for it that well. Akeno-san is the same, and since she is better in attacking, she found out that she lacks defence from her fights with strong foes. Akeno-san is [Queen]. She has the abilities of [Rook], [Knight], and [Bishop]. But, a [Queen] will have their strong points and weak points when they are using the traits of the 3 pieces, and there seems to be compatibility with them as well, so the ability they are good at using will differ by each person. For example when I use Triana, [Rook] will be the one with the best compatibility with me, and my compatibility with [Bishop] is bad. That’s why it turned out to be just a mere type which specialises in gunfire. This is also the same when I turn into True-[Queen]. Akeno-san is the opposite of me and isn’t good with the trait of a [Rook]. For that reason, she had many disadvantages in terms of defence. Of course, the trait she is the best at using is the [Bishop]. But since we have had many battles with strong foes, she has started to overcome her weak points and has started to get stronger by learning defence-type magic! She made up for her lack of defensive demonic-power by acquiring magical spells! “Now then, I have to punish the children who have done naughty things!”
Akeno-san puts on her sadistic face, and she defeats the bunch who tried to attack Kaichou by using fire and ice demonic-powers! The fire and ice also have the shape of a dragon! So sucking in a Dragon’s ki will give people such effects huh! Or is it because it was Sekiryuutei’s ki? [Those magicians are experts who were able to pass through our formation……but it seems Akeno has improved herself by using the experience of her losses in the Rating Game.] Kaichou says. Yeah, Akeno-san worked so hard after all! Even her overall score in the Rating Game was rated quite badly, so she was feeling depressed. It seems like she was thinking of ways to improve herself daily by discussing together with Rias. Kaichou then gives her command! [—Oh, Ise-kun! The next step! Please transfer your powers to Rossweisse-san!] “Yes!”
My role is to fly around in the battlefield by using Ryuuteimaru while Kaichou gives her command, and transfer my power of Sekiryuutei to my comrades! Then Rossweisse-san released her Fullburst of magic the moment she received my powers! The magicians in the front line are quite exhausted! We can pull this off! “Aim for Sekiryuutei!”
There are magical attacks that are released towards me who is currently flying in the air—. But many masks appear and act as a shield as if supporting me. There are many masks with different shapes floating in this whole space. “Look, and then protect. That is my Sacred Gear.”
The one who says that is the [Bishop] Kusaka Reya-san. | text_14 |
[Those masks that Reya is using is an artificial Sacred Gear that can be used for searching for the enemy, gathering information, and to act as a shield.] Kaichou gives an explanation like that. Oh, it feels like I can fly around the battlefield while feeling safe! More than that, the members of the Sitri-group have quite the variety of abilities! [Ise-kun, please transfer your powers to Tsubaki this time!] I received the next order! I went flying towards Shinra-senpai! –But a giant mass of ice which takes up one third of this field gets released from the enemy’s side! When I saw the mirror that Shinra-senpai has activated, I understood what our next move will be. —A counter! Shinra-senpai’s Sacred Gear can return the attack received by the enemy with double of its impact! [An enhancement of a counter. By having the power of Sekiryuutei added, it can even counter back that magical attack!] I transfer my power to Shinra-senpai just like Kaichou commanded! The mirror of her Sacred Gear makes a glow, and changes its size enormously! [Tsubaki! Please counter it back to them with an impact which won’t affect this basement!] “Yes, Kaichou!”
The huge iceberg collides with the mirror which has now become bigger! A huge explosive sound echoes throughout the battlefield, but the destructive power of the ice returns back to the magicians right away! The mass of ice that has been shattered falls on top of the enemy’s formation by turning into large fragments! “Shit! The ice!”
“It’s useless! They are piercing through the magical defence because the power has increased from the Sacred Gear’s ability!”
There are many screams from the magicians. All the fragments of ice falling down on them have Shinra-senpai’s Sacred Gear ability applied onto it and the attack power of it has been increased. The group of magicians are basically annihilated after receiving the counter attack just now. Many of them have been blown away towards the wall and floor, and they have become unconscious. “Kaichou, it’s completed!”
Saji shouts! What’s appearing from his right arm is a thick line. [Well done, Saji. Connect it to Ise-kun, and scatter them!] Just like how Kaichou orders him, Saji throws the line at me. It attaches to my gauntlet, but what is he going to connect it with? The line connected to my gauntlet gets disconnected from Saji. “Scatter!”
It responds just like Saji orders, and thick line scatters into many lines! More than a dozen lines twitch as if they are alive, and spread to every direction as if finding something to attach themselves to! The direction where the lines head towards to is—all of my comrades in our formation! They connect with each and every one of them, and my gauntlet is connected to everyone through the lines! Kaichou then says. [With this, Ise-kun’s power to transfer can be passed to everyone through the lines. Ise-kun, please step back to the rear. Your last job is to transfer your powers to everyone once you have doubled your own powers.] Gift using the line! T-This certainly will be easy! Since I’m connected to them, I don’t have to move around anymore! Once I have finished doubling my power, I just have to flow it into them. It’s alright for me to step back now! Kaichou continues. [It would have been better if we used this method from the start……but it took time to make sure the line will be strong enough to receive the power of the Sekiryuutei, who is also going through evolution. If we make an unreliable line, there will be nothing left if your power explodes while transferring to everyone. The strength of the line has been shown when you transferred your powers to the line when it was connected to Rossweisse-san and the magicians. And the only thing left was to make enough lines for everyone in our group.] —Kaichou is coming to understand the way to use my powers! I became speechless, and Kaichou says it to me with a bright voice. [The compatibility between Ise-kun and Saji is too good. It was really fun building tactics for it.] Sona-kaichou, you are very reliable when you are on our side! [Looks like it is our win for the first battle.] Just like Kaichou says, the magicians are almost annihilated with the first battle against us. “You will be okay with this!”
“Thank you very much, Argento-senpai.”
Asia who has finished healing Nimura-san starts to heal the next person! The battle is overwhelmingly in our favour. You can count the numbers of enemies who are still standing, and since we are at an advantage we are moving into a phase where our injured comrades are getting healed. I was standing at the rear after that. I doubled my power while being in safety, and have transferred my powers through the lines. “Let’s go, Irina!”
“Yeah!”
Xenovia and Irina who are the vanguards aren’t flinching even with their wounds, and are continuing to go on a rampage. The magicians can’t stop Xenovia who has learned how to use the traits of her holy-sword. Irina is also fighting very well with her holy-demonic sword. From the strength of the wielder of that holy-demonic sword, it can have attributes added to it, just like Kiba. Maybe it’s because Irina has come to master using it because she has been training with us, so she has attributes like fire, ice, lightning, and such added on to her holy-demonic sword, and now she is fighting advantageously against the magicians’ magic. “Ara ara, even I strengthened many of my traits.”
“Well, this is still nothing.”
Then Akeno-san’s demonic-power attack and Rossweisse-san’s magical attack hits! An enormous explosion and bomb blast occurs, and it blasts away the defence magic-circle and defence-type Golems! “Leave the defence to me!”
[Rook] Yura of the Student Council also uses that shield-type artificial Sacred Gear, and she is protecting her comrades by defending them from the enemies’ attacks! That shield can be released towards the enemies while spinning like a yo-yo. During then, it’s also possible to have fire and lightning appear from the shield to do attacks with attributes. A yo-yo which has fire and lightning surrounding it! Kaichou who has been looking at this then mutters. [……I see, no wonder I thought Rias’s tactics were naïve. The opponents we are fighting right now are a group of magicians who are stronger than average magicians……]
Kaichou breathes out. [Gremory-group is too powerful. I came to realise this once again by commanding them. Rather than giving orders, your group is powerful enough where all of you can just charge forward. And normally, you who is in Balance-Breaker state and Kiba-kun will be added to them, so it makes me think you don’t need tactics. It can’t be helped if Rias starts to think that it will be better to just charge forward.] I’m sorry! For being a muscle-brain team! Yes, we have been using simple power to charge forward! I thought we have become a bit better after learning some techniques, but it seems like it turned into a super-power team that knows some techniques! | text_14 |
[Being able to fight advantageously when you are not in Balance-Breaker state, while the destructive force of Durandal can’t be used, and while Kiba-kun isn’t here…… Like I thought, what is needed for the Devils from now on are the training of our servants. We will also increase the time needed for training.] Ah, Kaichou's glasses are glowing. Looks like harsh training will be waiting for the Sitri-group! “I don’t want to fight the Gremory group ever again.”
“Me too. We will die if we fight them again.”
Hanakai-san and Kusaka-san says while muttering such things! Kaichou also sighs hearing that. ……No, I don’t want to fight Sitri either. After all, I found out that Kaichou’s brain is like a mysterious zone for me. And this battle happens to end while obeying Kaichou’s commands…… I think it’s a huge feat of being able to use two different teams to their fullest! ――! Then the magicians put their hands up as if they are giving up. “……Alright, alright. It’s our loss. Rather, our leader is asking for you guys to come.”
The light occurs in the direction they are looking at, and a teleportation-type magic-circle appears. “At the destination, the leader behind this assault and your juniors are waiting for you. Go already. Except, the leader is saying that Sekiryuutei, Vritra, Durandal wielder, Priestess of Thunder and Light, Holy-woman of Healing, Valkyrie, and Michael’s Ace, definitely have to come.”
The magician says it while becoming sulky. ……They had such high spirits before the battle began, but what’s with that attitude…… Well, it’s okay. Nothing will start even if I complain to them. Kaichou takes the device out from her ear, and activates a communication-type magic-circle. “We will call the people who are on standby above here, and capture all of the magicians.”
“Ge! You are trying to capture us!? I-It was just a joke! Just take the spellcasters of the Khaos Brigade!”
The magicians who are showing foolish behaviour. Was it the “Stray Magician” who just said that? ……No, we have casualties on our side. I can’t let it slip as just a joke! So they are telling me they assaulted us as if they were having a game……!? Saji grabs onto the magician who just said that by his collar. I remember his face very well. It’s one of the guys who assaulted me back at the academy. Saji gives an intense glare at him. “……Don’t fool around! Our students went through hell because of you guys……”
Saji suddenly shook his head, and let go of the guy’s collar. “……If I act like this, I will look uncool when I said that to Hyoudou earlier. But. But……”
Saji has his fist shaking with frustration. Before coming here, Saji told me calmly that, “Rather than thinking about the way the is school right now, you have to concentrate on rescuing Toujou-san”. But, Saji must have so much anger inside him as well. Yeah, this guy is also one of the Student Council members who are going around the school doing his best for other students—. It’s normal for him to love the school more than anyone. I rest my hand on Saji’s shoulder, I smile at him, and then punch the magician who was released by Saji in the face. “If you are after someone……then come after us! Normal students have nothing to do with this!”
The magician guy is looking at me in confusion. Yeah, Sensei, looks like I can’t stay calm if my comrades get involved in it. ……I’m sorry. But this time I feel a bit relived. Saji makes a bitter smile. “……Hyoudou, you are such an idiot.”
“We both are, pal.”
Seriously, Kiba, Gasper, you, and I, should have a meeting with only the male Devils of Kuou academy. The ones who went through the new magic-circle are the Gremory-group, Irina, and Kaichou and Saji from the Sitri side. It’s just like how they wanted. The Student Council members that remained are transporting the magicians we caught together with the staff of the Three Great Powers that are on standby above. It seems like a battle occurred above between the staff and the magicians. It seems like the witches were using teleportation magic-circles to send rocks, earth Golems, and the monsters they have summoned to the basement. Looks like the witches that avoided my ability were supporting the magicians from the outside. Those witches were also defeated and caught. We are heading towards the so-called “leader” while we stop feeling gloomy. And what appears in front of us after we pass through the magic-circle they prepared is—
……Is a spacious white place. There is nothing, just a normal white space. It’s a rectangle place where it is white above, below, left, and right. ……The ceiling is quite high. It isn’t big like the battlefield we use for our training, but it’s spacious enough that we can fight quite recklessly here. “This place is a “factory” that we made in the dimensional gap. It’s a technique adapted from what Devils use for the battlefield in the Rating Game.”
――! A sudden new voice. When I look that way……
A shadow which wasn’t there when I looked around this space before is present. There is someone wearing a silver robe with detailed accessories while being away from us. The voice belongs to a young man. He’s also quite tall. I can’t tell what he looks like because he is wearing his hood. ……Judging from his appearance, is he a magician? When I pay attention to his move—
“Ise-sama!”
This time its Ravel’s voice! When I look towards the direction where the voice came from, Ravel and Koneko-chan are standing in the far right side of us! ……Koneko-chan is carrying Gasper! He seems to be down, and it’s obvious they did something to him. Ravel and Koneko-chan aren’t held captive or anything, and they are still wearing the same Kuou academy’s uniform when they were kidnapped. ……Besides Gasper, there aren’t any visible wounds from one look at them. “You can have them back.”
The man in the robe says that. While paying attention to him, we wave our hands to Koneko-chan and Ravel, and urge them to come to us. The man wearing the robe didn’t do anything while we reunited with these three. “Ise-sama……”
Ravel has teary eyes. “Ravel, did they do something to you? I heard they are searching about the Phoenix……”
When I ask, Ravel makes her body shake silently. I can see that instead of physical damage, she has received emotional damage. Koneko-chan drops down Gasper whom she was carrying, and leaves it to Asia to cure him. Koneko-chan bites her lips with frustration. “……Ravel, Gya-kun, and I, had ourselves checked for something with a magic-circle. They didn’t do anything that much to our body. Except, Gya-kun……”
Gasper has his face beaten so much that it is swollen. It’s swollen in blue colour, and I can’t see that adorable face of his—. “……Gya-kun tried to protect us and……”
Koneko-chan makes teary eyes. Seeing Gasper’s swollen face……
The man wearing a robe says it. “It was our mistake regarding that boy. Since he stood in front of us to protect those two, it seems like my underlings used their fists instead. | text_14 |
Other than that, we treated them well.”
……I see, so Gasper was trying to protect Koneko-chan and Ravel. You do show how much of a man you really are. Everyone in our group including me changed the density of the aura around our bodies after seeing Gasper’s appearance. They turned our adorable junior into this state, so we can’t let them get away with it……! Sona-kaichou stops me using her hand who is emitting an aura of rage, and then she speaks. “Are you the mastermind behind this incident?”
“Yes, I am.”
He answers immediately to Kaichou’s question. Like I thought, this man is the “leader” that the magicians were talking about. Kaichou asks once again. “Are you part of the Khaos Brigade? Then, what are your reasons for these assaults?”
“Yes, I have myself become part of the Khaos Brigade right now. There are several reasons for our assaults. The reason why the magicians assaulted all of you is because of their curiosity. The ones who originally belong to the Khaos Brigade—.”
Kaichou continues after the man. “They made an alliance with the groups of stray magicians, correct? Those magicians from before are a team made up of a mixture of the magicians who were exiled from the association and the magicians that belong to the Khaos Brigade. After all, the spells they used had identical symbols on their magic-circle with those magicians who interfered in the peace meeting of the Three Great Powers.”
“Yes, it seems like they were interacting with each other quite often.”
“Does the assault also have to do with the ratings of the youth Devils that the association announced? I hear that the magicians that assaulted Hyoudou Issei-kun were attacking him while referring to the rankings, and they were also taking great interest in our powers in the group battle just now.”
“Fufufu, looks like I don’t have to explain myself. Yes, that is correct. It seems like they were interested in the rankings that the association announced for the young Devils, and it seems like they wanted to test whether their powers will work against you all.”
The ratings given by the association where Mephisto Pheles-san is working as their chairman. So they assaulted us because they became interested in it—. I know it’s too late for me to say this, but they are too selfish! The man continues. “Since there are many young magicians on our side, they can’t control themselves that well.”
Kaichou agrees by saying, “Ah, I see”. “The Old-Maou faction was the biggest faction within the Khaos Brigade, and the Hero-faction that stood at the top after them. With these two great factions now gone, the organisation structure fell into a mess, and it became easier for their opinions to go through, correct?”
“Yes, that is correct. Now, that Shalba Beelzebub and Cao Cao who had influence and power are gone. I am leading one part of their organisation……but this is quite difficult. So this incident occurred because we allowed their selfishness. It’s also because there were many comments from the top, where they said “First of all, let them do what they like”.”
……That’s the reason!? So we were dragged into the magicians fuss? This isn’t a joke! ……Wait, the top? I see, so there is a person who the man in front of me is obeying. So is that the person that is leading the remnants of the Khaos Brigade that Sensei spoke of? The man continues to talk. “That is one of the reasons for this assault, and the second reason is this.”
The man clicks his fingers. Then the wall at the right-side moves, and sinks down. I can see the other side of the wall. What’s over there is—a scenery which looks like an experiment room where there are many capsules. The many capsules which are connected to a device. And inside—there is something. Ravel looks away. When we observe inside—it’s filled with liquids, and is that a person which is floating inside……? We find it suspicious. The man then says. “Do you know the methods of how Phoenix tears are produced? The purebloods from the House of Phoenix go inside the magic-circle which went through a special ritual, they also prepare a cup which went through a special ritual, and they drop their own tear inside that cup which is filled with water. The water inside the cup which has the tear drop added turns into “Phoenix Tears”. During that procedure, they say that it won’t become a “Phoenix Tears” if it isn’t a tear shed while having an empty mind. It seems like tears with emotions are “That person’s own tears”. So there won’t be any effects if it’s tears they shed for themselves or others.”
The man points at the capsules. “The reason why I said this place is a “factory” is because the magicians were mass-producing them. They created many clones of the High-class Devils Phoenix, and they produce “Phoenix Tears” inside the capsules—. Since it’s planned for this “factory” to be abandoned, those ones inside have stopped functioning.”
The ones inside are the clones of High-class Devil Phoenix!? Hey hey, what kind of things did you guys make!? The fake “Tears”, they were produced by using these clones! So Ravel was shown this! That’s why she looks so depressed! She is the daughter of the House of Phoenix, you know!? And you guys abandoned it……! Of course she will be depressed after seeing this……! Kaichou narrows her eyes, and speaks with disgust. “……So they have been sending the things they have produced here to the black market to gather enormous funds. The idea itself is repulsive. So the reason why your people were laying your hands on those from House of Phoenix is to improve the accuracy of its production, correct?”
“It’s helpful that you can understand the situation quickly, heiress of the House of Sitri. It seems like there are limits of copying the traits of the Phoenix even with use of the magicians studies, so they used the last resort of kidnapping those related to the Phoenix and taking the information directly from them. In the end, it seems like there were things they can only obtain directly from those carrying the blood of Phoenix, that’s why they kidnapped Ravel Phoenix. Ah, you don’t have to worry. We didn’t do anything to Ravel Phoenix’s body. We only took detailed data of her demonic-power to improve the accuracy of the “Tears”.”
But these guys hurt Ravels heart……! “……It’s horrible……it’s so horrible……why……why did you make something like clones……”
Ravel who is staring at the capsule is shedding tears while looking sad. ……Seriously, what on earth have they done……! So the guys who had been getting “Tears” in the shadows have started researching on their own because the distribution of them was stopped. The man says it uninterestingly. “The information regarding Gasper Vladi was something we didn’t expect.”
His words have been bland since before. Even though he talks long about it, there are no emotions in his words. He is speaking as though it isn’t his problem. The man wearing the robe turns around, and says it with a different vibe. “—Now, for the last demand we are seeking from all of you. | text_14 |
There is a certain someone that is wishing to fight strong people like you, so can you become his opponent? The truth is, this is the main objective for this assault. The reason why I granted the wish of the magicians was just an “extra” for this.”
The man who just says that creates a gigantic circle between us. The light runs through the floor, and it glows while forming a circle. Wait, our opponent? Who is he trying to make us fight? And this is their main objective……
So the reason why he made us come here is mainly for this! ……Rather, that magic-circle, I have seen it before. Yeah, it’s identical to the thing we used to summon the gigantic Dragon-King, Midgardsormr. Saji mutters. “—The Dragon Gate?”
Yeah, it’s the Dragon Gate! The one which calls the powerful Dragons! When I remained in the dimensional gap, I was originally meant to be summoned through this! The Dragon Gate is emitting a green colour. Doesn’t the Dragon Gate give out the colour of the Dragon which is being summoned? I heard that Ddraig is red, Albion is white, Vritra is black, Fafnir is gold, Yu-Long is green, Midgardsormr is grey, Tiamat is blue, and old-man Tannin is purple. “……Ehm, green? If I remember right, the Dragon that governs green is one of the Five Great Dragons, Yu-Long! Why is Yu-Long here! ?”
The easy going Dragon-King that I met in Kyoto! The aura around him was green! Then the one who is appearing from here is Yu-Long? W-Why? I became suspicious, but Kaichou shakes her head. “……No, that colour isn’t green…… It’s a darker……green colour……”
It certainly is dark. It’s dark green. ……It’s not Yu-Long? “Was there a Dragon that governs dark green……?”
Irina mutters. “—There was. In the past, a Dragon which represents dark green.”
The man wearing the silver robe says that, then the glow from the Dragon Gate gets brighter, and then spreads! Guoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! The sound—a roar, which shakes the whole white field comes out from the mouth of the thing. What appears in front of us is a gigantic monster with darkish scales which is standing on two legs. Thick arms and legs. Sharp claws, fangs, and horns. It’s spreading its enormously large wings, and it has a thick and long tail. Maybe it's more accurate to say that it’s a giant which has the features of a Dragon. A form which is close to a human. But it has wings, a tail, and its head is completely that of a Dragon. “—The legendary Dragon, “Crime Force Dragon” Grendel.”
The man wearing the robe says that, and the giant Dragon with sharp fangs opens its jaw. Its eyes glowing in silver colour are bright and sharp, and it's filled with hostility and killing intent. [Guhahahaha. It's been a while since going through the Dragon Gate! So, who is my opponent? He’s here, right? The insanely strong guy that I love so much!”
We become speechless at the sudden appearance of the mysterious Dragon. The size of its body rivals that of old-man Tannin. Except, there is a major difference with old-man Tannin. It’s not about its appearance. ——The quality of the aura around its body is very ominous. It has a black aura where you can see its evilness from just one look. A human-size black snake, Vritra, appears from Saji’s shadow. Vritra makes the brightness of its iris darker, and releases a shocking voice. [……! Grendel……!?] Yeah, I remember now. Sensei spoke of this guy few days ago. B-But……I was told that he was already terminated……! What’s going on……? Vritra continues. [……Impossible. This guy was terminated by the first Beowulf where there was nothing left after ending its tyranny.] The giant Dragon, Grendel, looks at me and Vritra. [——! This is interesting. The Heavenly Dragon, the red one! Vritra is also here! What’s with that look?] The Dragon narrows its silver eyes while taking interest. “The Two Heavenly Dragons have already been terminated, and are now sealed into the Sacred Gears.”
Hearing the words of the man wearing the robe, the Dragon laughs loudly. [Guhahahahahaha! What the, so you guys were taken down as well! Pitiful! Pitiful indeed! Heavenly Dragons, my ass! You guys were also terminated! Oh well, this certainly is it! An opponent who is good for my awakening!] The Dragon spreads its wings to the side after making a laugh, and lowers its posture! H-He’s coming……! This is bad! The quality of its aura is that of a Dragon with quite a threat! I’m not in my usual state, and we don’t have all our members here! Xenovia and Irina make a stance with their sword. “……Are we fighting him?”
“B-But, it’s my first time fighting a legendary Dragon!”
“It’s the same for me. I fought against those fake Midgardsormrs and baby Fenrirs in the battle against Loki……but no matter how you look at him, he is a Dragon-King class or higher!”
Yeah, it's exactly like what Xenovia said. This Dragon, it’s emitting an aura of a Dragon-King or higher. The man wearing the robe says it under this tense atmosphere. “……Sekiryuutei, are you not going to wear your armour?”
“Sorry. I’m not feeling well.”
“……This is a problem. One of the main objectives is the battle between you and Grendel.”
E-Even if you say that……
I also want to use it if I can! No, I should try call calling Ddraig again. “……Ddraig. Can you hear me, Ddraig? It seems like we have a little problem here. The Dragon called Grendel is our opponent. Hey, Ddraig!”
I shout towards the jewel. ……There’s no response. Is he still sleeping? When I thought like that—
[…………]
Oh, somehow, it seems like there is a response. “Ddraig, hey, what’s wrong?”
I ask once again. And then—
[……Onii-chan, who are you?] ………… Huh? I think I heard a weird phrase with Ddraig’s voice……
“……D-Ddraig-san……?”
I ask once again. Then, he replies like this. [Yup, my name is Ddraig. I’m a baby Dragon.] …………
Eh. “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh! ?” My eyes pop out, and I can only scream at this! What’s with the “My name is Ddraig, I’m a baby Dragon”!? What happened!? What occurred!? Kaichou then says it to me who is confused. Ah, so everyone heard what Ddraig said just now. “……Perhaps.”
“Sona-kaichou, do you know what’s happening?”
Sona-kaichou answers Akeno-san’s question. “……This is just my assumption, but Sekiryuutei Ddraig was mentally cornered by the influence of Ise-kun’s “Oppai Dragon” and things related to it. On top of that, Ddraig used his power to resurrect Ise-kun back in the incident with monsters, and therefore has started to sleep more often. As the result of using too much of his powers, he hasn’t healed completely, and therefore might have reverted back to being a child.”
Reverted back to being a child……!? Is that those things which comes up quite often in manga and television!? Koneko-chan then says. “……It seems like he simply reverted back to being a child because of the oppai related things of Ise-senpai……”
Seriously!? So Ddraig who was all worn-out because of my Oppai-Dragon thing……made his mentality go back to that of a child? Suddenly, Ddraig makes a shivering sound. | text_14 |
[……Oppai……oppai, I’m so scared……]
—He’s scared of the keyword, “Oppai”! How can this be!? That much!? Do you hate oppai that much!? Did you run away from reality because you hate oppai!? I say it to calm him down. “Ddraig! No, Ddraig-kun! Oppai aren’t scary! Oppai are something which is very soft and good!”
Yes, Oppai are miracles! Yeah, we were saved many times thanks to them! [……Zoom zoom iyaan, that phrase is burned deep into my heart……]
It’s horrible! His trauma is too horrible! Something outrageous is going on! "The Heavenly Dragon reverted back to being a child!? What the heck does that mean!? Just what do you have to do, in order to corner the legendary Dragon to that state! ?”
It seems like Saji is in shock. No, I’m the one who wants to ask him that! What is this!? What am I supposed to do!? “Vritra, can you do something about it?”
Saji asks. The black Dragon-King answers like this. [If there was another Dragon-King, then we may be able to bring Ddraig’s consciousness back.] Another Dragon-King? There is the guy in front of us who seems to be in the same level, but he doesn’t seem like he would help us. [Hey, I still can’t fight? Rather, what happened to that shit, Ddraig?] Grendel asks the man wearing the robe. “Heavenly Dragons also must feel difficulty at living sometimes. Let’s see how it will go for now.”
Heavenly Dragons feeling difficulty to continue living! Don’t take it like that! It’s all my fault! “Please leave it to me!”
We are all puzzled, but someone unexpected steps forward. –It’s Asia. Kaichou says it while looking at Asia who seems to have made up her mind. “Looks like Asia-san’s preparations are all set. Then, I will leave it to you, Asia-san.”
……What does she mean? Asia, did she learn something? While I’m finding this suspicious, Asia starts to make powerful chants! A golden magic-circle appears in front of Asia! “—Answer my voice, Golden King. Crawl on the ground, and you shall receive my reward.”
With that chant, the golden magic-circle glows even stronger! The Dragon Gate opens once again. I have seen that golden glow before! “Please come out! Gigantis Dragon! Fafnir-san!”
The moment Asia finishes her chants, the one who responds to her call appears! The one who appears from the golden magic-circle is—a giant four legged Dragon with golden scales. It’s emitting a magnificent aura from its body. This one here is also more than ten metres tall, just like Grendel. It’s a Dragon without any wings. ……There is something which looks like a cloth wrapped around on its horn of its head…… Is it some kind of charm? ……Wait, Fafnir!? Fafnir, you mean that Dragon-King who is one of the Five-Great Dragon-Kings who made a pact with Sensei and had the form of an armour!? It’s natural for me to be familiar with that golden glow! Kaichou explains it to me who is in shock. “Azazel-sensei did step back from the frontline after all. It seems like he cancelled his pact with the Dragon-King. Except, he thought it would be a waste, so he urged a pact with Asia-san.”
……I did hear about Sensei stepping back from the frontline. But I never thought he would hand Fafnir to Asia! I see, Sensei did certainly pay attention to Asia’s talent as a monster tamer. He did give her advice to make a pact with legendary creatures. He said she should prepare someone to act as her shield, so it will be okay even if she is to be targeted by the enemy when she is healing. But a Dragon-King!? Kaichou continues. “Just like what I heard from Rias, it seems like she was able to make a pact. I can understand why she got a blessing from the Dragon-God Ophis, as well.”
“……Ophis’s blessing? Ah! Sensei did say that before leaving!”
Yeah, Sensei certainly said something like that to Asia and Ophis! So, this is the reason why Asia has been talking to Ophis in secret lately! Kaichou shakes her head. “It seems like Asia-san’s aura has started to show Ophis’s divine power. After checking her, she didn’t have any direct enhancement of her ability, but her luck and compatibility with Dragons has increased greatly because of the blessing. It seems like Ophis herself doesn’t notice that she gave her blessing to her, so she must have sent her gratitude to Asia-san without realising it. Likewise, Irina-san is also receiving a blessing from her.”
“My luck has increased! Last time, I got the second prize in a lottery!”
Irina puts her thumb up! The “second” prize is kinda awkward! “Kaichou, do I also have a blessing of Ophis……? Isn’t she giving me one even though she always follows behind me?”
“……In your case, it will be more accurate to say that you have been possessed. Most likely, you have shouldered a karma that no God can purify.”
So it went past her being attached to me that I’m possessed!? And even a God can’t purify it! “With Ophis acting as the mediator, Fafnir made a pact with Asia-san. He’s a legendary Dragon that has been gathering treasures from the world for his collection. Asia-san needed to prepare a treasure which is enough to satisfy him to complete the pact. ……It seems the price she paid was great.”
“What did she have to pay in order to complete the pact?”
“……T-That is……it’s a bit too strong for me to say……”
Kaichou becomes hesitant to say it when I asked her. W-Why? Is it something she can’t say? “No, I’m worried about it! I want to know what my important family member had to sacrifice to make a pact with a Dragon-King! I must ask her!”
You know she’s my important Asia, right? What did Asia have to give in order to make herself stronger!? Since she is my family, I have to ask! Kaichou mutters it embarrassingly while making her cheek go red. “……nties……”
I can’t hear her! I ask her once again. “Eh? I can’t hear you! Please say it more clearly!”
Then Asia shouts very embarrassingly! “My panties!”
…………
……Whaaat!? I immediately realised the cloth wrapped around its horn! —That’s a panties! A girl’s panties! Fafnir opens its heavy jaw. [——Treasure, O-panties, I have received. I, panties, happy.] ——O-panties. ……Ah, how can this be? This guy is a perv……! A Dragon-King that responds to a pact by having panties as a price!? Hold on! Then what kind of pact did Sensei have in order to make a pact with this “O-pantsu Dragon”!? Pants!? Did Sensei also bring some panties from somewhere? “I think Sensei gave him a proper treasure.”
Kaichou says it as if she answers my suspicions. I, I see~! So that makes me an idiot for thinking that it must be panties! My impression of Fafnir is horrible! He turned into Sensei’s cool looking armour, but he happens to be like this……! While enduring embarrassment, Asia asks the Panties Dragon-King. “Fafnir-san! Ddraig-san’s mentality is weakening! As the fellow legendary Dragon-King, is there any way for you to help him! ?”
[——I can.] Oh, seriously? Asia begs. “——! Is that true!? Please! Please return Ddraig-san back to normal!”
[Treasure, give me.] ——! He started begging for it! “……I-I understand. | text_14 |
It’s the price for the pact……”
While enduring such embarrassment, Asia takes out a cute looking light blue coloured panties from her pocket. Seeing that, Xenovia and Irina shouts! “T-That is Asia’s favourite panties!”
“Asia-san, you are going to give that to him! ?”
It seems like it’s her favourite one! “Stop, Asia! There’s no reason for you to go that far! Hey! Dragon-King! What do you want panties for! ?”
I ask! He answers without changing his expression. [O-panties, treasure.] ——I know that! It certainly is a treasure! It’s too much of a treasure! “Hey, Vritra! You are the same Dragon-King as him! Do something! Persuade this guy!”
Vritra-san! Please do something about this panties bastard! [Not my problem.] You will just ignore it!? Xenovia shouts. “Wait! There’s no reason for Asia to give him that! I will give you mine!”
Irina tries to stop Xenovia. “What are you saying, Xenovia! You don’t wear any panties under that battle costume!”
“Ku……! Fafnir! Is my battle costume not enough! ?”
Xenovia who is trying to take her battle costume off! Xenovia’s friendship towards Asia is great! She must be thinking it's better than having Asia give her panties to this Dragon. [I, prefer blonde beauty’s panties. I want the treasure of Panties-Sister.] “Our Asia-chan isn’t a Panties-Sister!”
I approach Fafnir and smack his head! Though he hasn’t flinched! I can’t forgive this Dragon-King! He called our Asia-chan a Panties-Sister! Shit! Rias is the Switch-Princess, and Asia is the Panties-Sister! What the hell! The giant Dragon asks the man wearing the robe. [Hey, what’s going on? Is Fafnir my opponent? Can I start my attack now?] “No, please wait a bit. The Two-Heavenly Dragons and their comrades go through irregular evolution with woman’s breasts and buttocks. ——They have entered their preparation phase. The real battle starts from here.”
Don’t answer him so seriously! What’s with that phrase filled with anticipation!? Rather, the Vali-team are thought to be the same as us! Please don’t bully Albion as well! “I will give it to you!”
Asia makes her face red, and puts the light blue coloured panties on the horn located on the Dragon’s nose. Seeing that, her best friends, Xenovia and Irina cry. “Uu, Asia! What amazing resolution……!”
“Ah, lord! Please give your blessing to Asia-san who has sacrificed herself!”
While having her best friends watch over her, the ritual of handing out the offering ends. That moment——
The golden Dragon expands its nostril, and breathes in! Is it trying to release its Dragon’s power by taking a breath……!? While watching him with anticipation, the golden Dragon-King——
[Asia-tan’s panties, sniff sniff.] It starts to sniff hard on the smell of the panties——
“Don’t sniff sniiiiiiiiiff!”
I say it back to him! It’s my second time talking back to this Dragon-King! And you can’t call her “Asia-tan”~! This guy is really enjoying Asia’s panties which are on its horn! He’s greatly enjoying the smell of it! What a Dragon! What a perverted bastard! “I can’t become a bride anymore!”
Asia who can’t endure this embarrassment can only scream by covering her face with both her hands. [O-panties, I have received. Ddraig, heal!] Fafnir releases a golden aura towards my gauntlet. [Ku! Such embarrassment!] Responding to Fafnir’s aura, Vritra also releases its black aura to my gauntlet while complaining. After a pause, my gauntlet starts to emit the usual red glow. [——! ……Huh! W-What was I doing!? Ah, partner!] Aaaaaaah, its Ddraig! The usual Ddraig has returned! “Uu, I’m so glad you came back, Ddraig…… The sacrifice we paid in order to bring you back was too great……!”
Asia……lost her panties and something important……! You came back from the power of her panties! But I can’t tell that to the delicate Ddraig! I can’t tell him that at all! I shout towards Asia! “Asiiiiiia! It’s not like you can’t become a bride anymore! I will take full responsibility, so rest assured!”
Asia cries out while putting her hand on her mouth. “Uu, Ise-san! I’m inexperienced, but please take care of me!”
“Yeah, leave it to me! God dammit! It’s such a cruel destiny!”
[Sniff sniff.] Damn Panties Dragon, he’s still enjoying the smell! “I keep on telling you, stop sniffing, you perverted Draaaaaagon!”
——Now, let's start since I’m back to my usual self. “I won’t let Asia’s sacrifice go in vain! Balance Break!”
[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!!!!!!!!] The red aura that is wrapped around my body shapes into armour! ——! I realised it after doing Balance Break. I can Balance Break without any countdown! ……Is it the influence of Great Red and Ophis? Well, it’s okay. This is good. I can fight without any time loss! I stand in front of the giant Dragon, Grendel, while wearing my armour. [——! Grendel……? What’s going on? This guy was supposed to have been terminated before I was.] Ddraig makes a shocked voice. [Guhahaha, man, you look awful. Well, it’s okay. Ou! Come, Ddraig. Shall we start a fight to the death, again?] The Dragon lifts its mouth while making a fearless smile. Ddraig asks. [It seems like you weren’t sealed into the Sacred Gear like I was.......How did you come back to this world?] [Let’s leave the simple matter aside. The thing is, there is the strong me, and there is the strong you. Then, let’s start killing each other!] It lowers its posture once again, and Grendel is now set on attacking me. [Partner, that guy is an insane Dragon that only thinks of going wild. ……If you are going to do it, go through it to the end. Don’t feel even a bit of sympathy.] I never thought Ddraig would say this. So it means he’s that much of a crazy Dragon huh. Hearing Ddraig’s words, Grendel says it with joy. [You sure can say it, you sure can say it indeed! Being called a Heavenly Dragon! There isn’t Heaven, God, or Truth among Dragons!] Oh, scary. He has such an amazing intensity and pressure. It’s different to the magnificent aura of old-man Tannin. [That’s right. This will be the first time for you to be fighting a legendary-class Dragon for real.] Yeah, I had a survival camp with old-man Tannin, but I never had a real battle with him putting our life on the line. It was just training. Grendel then says. [Hey, all of you, I changed my mind. Let me fight Ddraig one on one.] ……So that’s how you want to play. But that will be good for me. I also……have something built up in me……! I can release it since I can finally wear this armour. The thing about Ravel, the thing about the assault at Kuou academy, I've already had enough! “That’s alright with me. Everyone, can you leave this to me?”
I ask everyone. Kaichou smiles. “You are our greatest force. May I say it on behalf of Rias? ——Do it, Ise-kun!”
That’s the best word for sending me off, Sona-kaichou! For this incident, you guided us on behalf of Rias! So please watch over me till the end over there! I will finish this! I spread my Dragon wings, and went forward! [JET!!] I went straight ahead at high speed. Grendel smiles happily when he sees me. [Oho! That’s iiiiiit! | text_14 |
Head on huh! Yeah, that’s what I want!] Grendel’s enormous fist comes flying at me! I can feel an aura which seems like it will crush me down if I get hit by it! I won’t get hit with it! I changed my direction in the air, and dodged his punch! Even though he has a huge fist, it’s fast! So being a Dragon-King class isn’t a joke huh! I went within his range, and change the evil piece inside me! [BoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoost!!] [Welsh Dragonic Rook!] [Change Solid Impact!!!!] The shape of my armour fattens and thickens, and the form of both my arms changes into something which specialises in both attacking and defending. I nail my fist which has increased its size towards his face! Grendel gets thrown back and was about to fall down, but he manages to stay on his feet! At the same time I land on the ground, I deactivated Triana [Rook] to return my armour to the normal state, and stepped back. Grendel who was punched in his face from the front strokes his cheek. [………… What was that? Hey hey hey.] “——! ?”
I’m in shock. That was Triana [Rook] which specialises in attacking, you know? He got hit by it directly, but he seems as if nothing happened. The only change is that there is a bit of his blue coloured blood coming out from his mouth. That’s the only damage I gave him? Grendel breathes violently from his nose, and then complains. [Is this it? Isn’t your host too weak? You were crazy strong before, Ddraig. Seriously, pitiful!] ……Oh man. So Triana won’t work. [Partner, lets transform into True-Queen. I also can’t ignore the words he said just now.] Yeah, Ddraig. You are right. I still haven’t punched enough for Gasper, Ravel, and Koneko-chan’s sake! I then read out a powerful chant. “—I, who is about to awaken, am the Sekiryuutei who holds the truth of King up high! Holding the infinite hopes and unbreakable dreams and walking the path of righteousness! I will become the Emperor of the Crimson dragon—”
If I lose here, I won’t be able to face up to my seniors who have perished! I can’t continue to be beaten like this! “ “ “ “ “And I will lead you to the path of Heaven glowing in deep crimson light!” ” ” ” ”
[Cardinal Crimson Full Drive!!!!] Bright crimson aura envelops my body, and it dyes my armour a deep crimson colour! Seeing the change in my armour, Grendel laughs once again. [Crimson? What the? Interesting! That’s really interesting, Ddraaaaig! You are clearly stronger than before!] Grendel jumps forward! Fast! It doesn’t seem like he has a huge body at all! He shortens the distance between us immediately, and slashes down with his claws! I fly and dodge it at high-speed, and nail my right fist into his face as a counter! ……Shit! I also felt it before but...... The hit just now is perfect in terms of its impact and timing. But, it’s heavy! It’s thick! It’s hard! What is it with this guy’s defence……! I don’t have any sensation where I can hit him away when my punch lands on him! It’s thick and heavy! It makes me think what his scales and skin are made from. [Grendel had one of the hardest scales among the extinct Dragons. A half-hearted attack won’t work, partner.] “But on the other hand, we can’t use Dragon Blaster nor Crimson Blaster here.”
They have high attack powers, but they are attacks which can also blow away the surroundings right away. I won’t be able to shoot them here since I don’t know how strong this place is built. If I shoot them without thinking, this field may perish. [I’m sorry, but right now you won’t be able to use them anyway. Since they may explode since I got my consciousness back.] After all, the True-Queen is still unstable to begin with. But I’m in the situation where I want one powerful attack. [Partner, what is installed in your left gauntlet?] Having Ddraig say, I remembered about that. ……Yeah. I have this. It’s something too good for me, but it won’t be a waste to use it here! [Here I coooome! Ddraig-chaaaan!] When Grendel shouts that out, his stomach fattens! He’s trying to spit out something! What Grendel spits out is—huge fireball! Fires are Dragons special attacks after all! I dodge them by spreading my wings and moving to the sides—but Grendel who has moved to that spot out of nowhere is present! This Dragon moves too fast! ……So the fireball is a bluff huh! He puts his fist towards me! And I don’t have the time to dodge it! GOSU! The strike from his giant fist hits my whole body! And the shock passes through my whole body……! Shit……what insane attack power……! It’s just a normal punch, but it carries more power than Sairaorg-san when he’s wearing the lion’s armour……! I break my balance up in the air, and Grendel swings his hand down to slam me to the ground! I got hit by it directly from my back, and I get slammed to the ground violently! ……Gaha……! Because of the motion and force of being slammed down, I cough blood from my mask! Intense pain runs throughout my body! ……Like I thought, his power is insane! T-This guy’s strength isn’t just that of a Dragon-King……! [Guhahahahaha! Get squashed!] I then see a giant foot that is coming down at me! I will get squashed! I can’t let that happen! I roll my body to the side to avoid being stomped by the enemy, and fix my posture right away. The stomp from the giant body misses and cracks the ground, which then shakes the whole field! I fly up to the sky immediately! Along with flying up to the sky, I kick towards the enemy’s jaw! [BoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoost!!] I kicked Grendel’s jaw really hard! It was a clean hit, and I felt some resistance. ……But the sensation I felt is hard and thick! He’s so heavy that it's impossible to kick him away! This isn’t only because he is big! His defence is really high! And he has quick movements……! [Dragons are the strongest creatures. Among them, the Dragon-Kings, and those in classes which surpass them are such powerful foes that they will become a threat. Don’t forget that. ……Especially the “Evil-Dragons” and those close to it are violent as well as being tough!] Yeah, I really do think that is the case here, Ddraig! Even after being hit on his jaw, Grendel continues to throw his punches normally! I block them by thickening the armour on my arms to the state of [Welsh Dragonic Rook]……but the force of his punches are overwhelming, and I get smashed to the wall! ……The damage on my back! Because of the pain of clashing to the wall, it’s hard to breath! Rather, I have been receiving insane shock even through the armour! [His attack power and defence are insanely high!] You are exactly right, Ddraig……
Grendel and I then start a fist fight! This Dragon which throws swift punches and kicks which you can’t believe it's coming from someone with a huge body! I can’t let my guard down since he will attack me from the blind spot with his tail when he sees the chance! ……So being a giant-type Dragon allows him to have this many movements huh! | text_14 |
There is an overwhelming difference in terms of our body size! Being hit by his heavy blow makes me fall down like a fly being smacked down with a fly swatter! ……I can feel dull pain every time that happens. [I’m enjoying this! You can exchange hits with me despite being small! I can’t get enough of thiiiiiis!] Having the expression of ecstasy on his huge face, he starts to attack happily! ……I’m attacking him with my best punches, kicks, and dragon-shots, but he’s still coming ahead to me without feeling a thing! [The damages are definitely going through to him, partner! But, that guy……was originally a broken Dragon who had nails missing in his head from the beginning. He even enjoys receiving damage!] ……It only makes me feel chills and creepiness, Ddraig……! The one who fought equally against this armour is, Sairaorg-san. The one who surpassed it is Cao Cao. This Grendel……I wonder how his power will rank. A bit higher than being equal to me huh. He’s more troublesome than Cao Cao in a different way. Rather than Cao Cao who will end after being hit, I started to get tired fighting this guy who seems like he won’t be ending no matter how much I hit him……
But I will return a hit which is strengthened to the max back to you. I can’t be getting cornered one-sidedly after all! After taking a breath, I shorten the distance to Grendel! At the same time I gather the Dragon’s aura to the Ascalon that is installed in the left gauntlet! Dragon-slayer—. No Dragon can withstand this! If it hits—, then it’s my win! Grendel repeatedly releases the fireballs to me! Three shots! I dodge the first shot in the air, and I evade the second one by flying in a low altitude closely to the ground! The third one—. [Guhahahahaha! Here I come, Ddraig!] He appears before the third shot comes at me, and he’s flying above me. He also releases flames from above me! A wide-range flame from above! And the third shot of the fireball which he released before is coming at me from the front! I put strength into my right arm, and shot out a large block of demonic-power! Dragon-shot! The flames from above……seems like I have to fly into it! I will charge forward within the flames……and then defeat him! After my Dragon-shot cancels the fireball which is coming from the front, I went flying above like that! I jump into the flames which are coming from above me! Huge amount of flames burns me without mercy! Hooooot! I would have turned into dust if I didn’t wear my armour! [It’s clearly more powerful than the one Grendel breathed out in the past!] But, Ddraig! I just need to overcome this! Grendel gets happy from the bottom of his heart when he sees me charging forward within his flames! [For real!? You, you really are the beeeest! I love idiots like yoooou!] I passed through the flames—! “I will pay back the debts of my juniors to yoooooou!”
[BoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoostBoost!!] I nail my right fist which has the power of Ascalon’s dragon-slayer ability working on it to Grendel’s stomach that has an expression of ecstasy on his face! [Solid Impact Booster!!!!] DOGON! A low-ditch sound comes from my heavy blow! That blow creates a sound of collision which echoes throughout the field. Grendel who receives the blow directly coughs a lot of blue blood from his mouth while falling on the ground. The whole field shakes by the impact of having a giant body fall. ……I felt that the attack went through. I also used the ability of dragon-slayer on it. With this—. ……But an unbelievable thing happens before my eyes. ——Grendel starts to stand up. After taking a breath, he spits his blood on the ground, and then moves his neck while making noise. My blow of [Welsh Dragonic Rook] that has the power of Ascalon’s dragon-slayer……doesn’t have that much effect on him!? Grendel gives an evil smile to me who is in shock. [That hurts! It hurts to the maaaax! But, that was a good punch! Guhahahahaha! Interesting, it sure is interesting! This pain makes me realise that I am alive! The real thing will start from here! Fine! Fight to the death, fight to death I tell ya! You and I! Let’s fight until one of us dies by having our body shattered! Ddraaaaaaaaaaig!] ……So this guy is this tough huh……! Even I started to have sweat coming out from me. His toughness surpasses the word of being “tough”……! Just how much do I have to do in order to defeat him!? [He still stands with joy even with that damage he got right now!? Damn crazy Dragon……!] Ddraig also says it with disgust. Then Grendel makes his stomach three times bigger! Another fireball! I became cautious, but the giant Dragon changes the direction of his body and—
[But before that, there’s a change of plan! All of you, it’s decided all of you will die!] He shot several fireballs towards my comrades! Bastard! Wasn’t this supposed to be one on one!? “Ku!”
“I won’t let you!”
Rossweisse-san stands at the front, and makes lots of defence-type magic-circles appear! Akeno-san also has the wings of a Fallen Angel appear, and creates the thunder and light that has the shape of a dragon! “——Water.” Kaichou envelop a silent, but a strong blue coloured aura around her. Water appears and gathers around her! Enormous amounts of water that Kaichou is controlling with her demonic-power acts as a wall and covers our comrades. The fireball released by Grendel gets stopped by Rossweisse-san’s magic-circle of the defence-magic, and then gets erased by Akeno-san’s Raikouryuu! The explosion and heat spreads throughout the field, but the wall of water that Sona-kaichou created blocks them! ——! There are still two fireballs left! The giant fireballs are heading towards my comrades once again! “——Alright, let’s begin! You will be fighting as well, Fafnir!”
Saji makes a magic-circle made from black flames appear in front of him, it captures Grendel’s fireball once it goes into it! “Vanish!”
He starts to trim away the power of the fireball with Vritra’s ability. The black flame is eating away Grendel’s fireball and it’s trying to weaken its impact. [Asia-tan, protect.] Fafnir releases a block of aura shining in gold from his mouth, and he completely erases Grendel’s fireball that Saji was stopping! Wow, a combination attack between Dragon-Kings! It’s a bit regretful that I’m feeling it's okay to leave Asia in Fafnir’s hands who has just done a job which was worth the price! And, for the last fireball, the duo of Xenovia and Irina—. “I will cut it down with Durandal!”
She cuts the Dragon’s fireball with a single slash by combining the power of Destruction and Rapidly which enhanced its speed and power! She then continues to cut the fireball into pieces. Despite being cut into pieces, the force acting on Grendel’s fireball hasn’t died! “Looks like I will be the one to finish it!”
To finish it, Irina uses the mass-produced holy-demonic sword which seems to have the element of ice added to freeze all of the fireball which has been cut into pieces. | text_14 |
All of Grendel’s fireballs which went heading towards my comrades have perished! He did take us by surprise, but he shouldn’t look down on my comrades! But the action right now is such a cowardly act! “You! You said this was a one on one! Why did you attack my comrades! ?”
I punch his face while shouting that out, but he wipes the blood from his nose with his hand and then puts on an evil grin. [My bad, I just like killing after all. I can’t maintain my tension if I don’t kill every now and then. But, looks like I failed. They are strong, your comrades that is. —So I will kill all of you! Hit! Torment! Stomp! Bite! Then I will make all of you into asssssshes!] ......He’s pissed to the max! His silver eyes are glowing so brutally with hostility and killing intent! Grendel’s hostility is directed towards me—and my comrades. “Hyoudou-kun! We don’t have to tag along with fighting him one-on-one anymore! Let’s attack him together!”
It’s just like Kaichou said. It’s a different story if that guy doesn’t want to fight one-on-one. We will beat him together! “Roger!”
……Even though I said that, I’m at my limit at maintaining this crimson armour. It’s a form where it’s hard to stabilise its power to begin with. And since Ddraig has just come back, it seems like it won’t last long……! [Then let’s start the second round, the red one. —No, the crimson Ryuutei-chaaaaaan!] It happens when Grendel spreads his wings and was about to come at me——. His body stops. We come to know that reason right away. ——That’s because something that looks like a black shadow is wrapping around Grendel’s foot. I became suspicious, then I look towards the shadow, —no, I look towards the place where the darkness is coming from. ……Gasper is standing there who has creepy shadows appearing around him. He has his red eyes glow bewitchingly, and his body looks powerless. The darkness wriggles, and is heading towards Grendel. ……So that’s Gasper’s hidden power…… He’s emitting a very terrifying aura. The darkness spreads even further, and it seems like it's trying to devour this whole space. [……What is that? Never mind. Is it okay for me to kill that as well? It’s okay right!? There are so many strong shitty brats here! This is a good era! It’s worth destroying it!] Grendel is taking this situation with great joy! Shit! Damn battle-maniac! I won’t let you lay a finger on my junior! It happens when I try to get Grendel’s attention back to me. “——No, Grendel. Please stop right there. It seems the experiment has been a success. We could have had a better investigation if Kiba Yuuto was also here, but this should be enough.”
The man wearing the robe stops Grendel. Grendel then makes a shout of dissatisfaction. [Don’t stop me! It starts from here! I will slaughter them all! The real thing starts when both sides become high to the max! Let me battle them! I’m going to discard my regret from back then! This time I will finally eat, get eaten, break, get broken, and kill!] ……He really is brutal. So there was a Dragon like him huh. It’s my first time seeing a Dragon who is attached to battling this much. It makes Vali look innocent instead! Not just to me, but he is also giving out hostility and killing intents to both his enemies and ally. The man wearing the robe then says it to Grendel with cold words. “—Do you want to return to being a corpse? You are still in the tuning stage. If you overdo it……”
Grendel makes a noise with his tongue when he hears that, and he puts his fist down. [……Chi, damn, can’t help it then. Since you brought that up. Then I only have the option to stop.] ……He put his fist down. ……“Corpse”? What does that mean? Tuning stage? There are so many questions……
A communication-type magic-circle appears immediately near the ear of the man wearing the robe. The man listens to it, and then nods his head. “……Good news, Grendel. It seems like they are having a really tough time against the white one. Let’s go to their side this time.”
[Oho! So it’s Albion this time! I can’t get enough of this!] Hearing the man wearing the robe, Grendel puts on a grin. Albion? White one? It’s Vali! Don’t tell me the reason why Kuroka wasn’t at my house is because—. Grendel points at me. [Ddraig the shit, Vritra the gloomy, and the panty-bastard. My playtime with you will be on hold. Next time. Next time, it’s that. I will kill you all. I will kill all three of you together, okay? Guhahaha!] The Dragon Gate opens, and it envelops Grendel while having the circle emit dark green colour. When the light stops—the giant Dragon is gone. Confirming that, the man wearing the robe takes off his hood. The one who appears under it is a youth with silver hair—. But, the youth’s face looks familiar. ……It seems like I saw him somewhere before…… I then remember the face of the strongest [Queen] who always takes care of me. The silver-haired man then says. “I am Lucifugus. Euclid Lucifugus.”
——! L-L-Lucifugus……!? What’s that supposed to mean!? No, that’s right! It’s natural for him to look similar! He looks like Grayfia-san! “You aren’t their boss, right? Then, who is unifying the remnants of the Khaos Brigade! ?”
Saji asks. The man just narrows his eyes. “You will come to know the identity of the current boss of the Khaos Brigade very soon.”
It seems like Kaichou realised something after hearing the man, Euclid. “……I see, so the one who intruded into this town and brought the magicians inside is you, correct? If it’s someone with the same aura as Grayfia-sama, then it may not be weird for you to pass through the barrier.”
Hearing that, Euclid says it with a cold voice. “Please tell this to my elder sister, Grayfia Lucifugus, who went so low as to become a servant of the Gremory. —If you are living as you like by abandoning the role of Lucifugus, then I also have the same right to do so—.”
……Elder sister……? T-Then, this guy is—
The man who named himself as Euclid Lucifugus disappears within the teleportation magic-circle—. ——At the same time, this field starts to collapse as if it has fulfilled its duty. The space crumbles as if a piece in a puzzle is missing. The kaleidoscope view which is a trait of the dimensional gap becomes visible. This place won’t last long. Gasper who unleashed his mysterious power has collapsed on the floor. “It looks like this place will collapse! Let’s evacuate through the teleportation magic-circle!”
Under Sona-kaichou’s command, Akeno-san activates a magic-circle which will let us return to that underground space. Everyone gathers at the centre of the magic-circle after retrieving Gasper. Then Ravel activates a small magic-circle to her hand, and releases it towards the capsule. The magic-circle which was released hits the capsule, and then disappears after making a single glow. “……I will at least have myself do this.”
She mutters something which I couldn’t understand. “I see. So that’s what you mean.”
It seems like Kaichou notices something when she saw that. | text_14 |
She also does the same and releases the magic-circle towards the capsule. While finding their action suspicious, I also couldn’t hide myself being disturbed at the identity of the man wearing the robe. ……Grayfia-san’s brother and a Dragon that was supposed to be terminated. ……What is going on? What is about to happen, Grayfia-san……Sirzechs-sama……
It’s almost sunrise. Having finished the battle, we returned from that field after retrieving Ravel and the others. We went back up, and are resting in the station. I am dead tired after using Gift several times, promoting to True-Queen, and also from fighting Grendel. I went to sit on the chair alone at the resting area of the station after receiving treatment from Asia. Kaichou and the others left the station to give a report about the matter, and are speaking to the staff. Gasper was taken away by the rescue team. Asia and the others went with him. It seems like Gasper isn’t in a life threatening situation……but the hidden power within him that I'd witnessed for the first time was creepy. Just what on earth is happening inside Gya-suke’s body? ……But, the defence of that Grendel. The dragon-slayer was supposed to have worked. Kaichou did say this. “……I don’t know the truth about their experiment, but that Grendel……withstood a dragon-slayer. There’s no doubt that his defence is exceptional. –But it’s certain that he has some kind of power added to him. Receiving so little damage from the crimson armour state Ise-kun with a dragon-slayer is impossible.”
Did he attain a resistance to dragon-slayer? Is such thing even possible? Ddraig has come-back, so there won't be any downsides to start developing a Dragon-Blaster and Crimson-Blaster with the dragon-slayer ability from Ascalon added, which was suggested by Rias and Kiba…… I'll need a technique which can take down that brutal Dragon——. But, their “experiments”. The thing about the Phoenix was just the sub-experiment, and their true purpose was to have Grendel clash against us. And the one who brought that Dragon was—Lucifugus. He introduced himself as Grayfia-san’s younger brother. ……There certainly were some similarities. The aura he emitted after taking off his hood was the same as hers. With that aura, he can intrude here, and it may be possible for him to let the magicians do so as well. In the end, we couldn’t retrieve the interior of the thing which produced the “Fake Phoenix Tears”. Looks like we have to get information from the magicians we caught. ……Unbelievable things certainly have occurred during Rias’s absence. And the things about the Vampires and the pact with magicians are still waiting for us……
So the Khaos Brigade will be standing in our way once again huh——. I look up at the ceiling. Shalba, Cao Cao……and this time its Lucifugus and the Dragon that was supposed to have been exterminated. “Ise-sama……I have brought your tea.”
Ravel hands me a can of tea which seems to have been bought through a vending machine. Koneko-chan is also next to her. I take it from her. Ravel and Koneko-chan sit next to me. A moment of silence. A bit later, Ravel says. “……I, won’t forgive them.”
She says it clearly. Ravel’s eyes are glowing so strongly that I can’t believe she was crying a moment ago when she saw the “factory” made by the magicians. “I won’t forgive an act like that.”
Koneko-chan takes Ravel’s hand. “……Me too. That’s why, be strong, Ravel.”
Koneko-chan says that while putting on a smile, and then leaves. Ravel suddenly blushes. “……Ise-sama, can I talk a bit about something which happened a long time ago?”
She then says it as if she has made up her mind. “I had my heart shaking with excitement when my butler told me a story about heroes. I had my young heart filled with the dream of wanting to become a woman who can support such a hero. But as I gradually got older, I forgot about it without realising it……”
Ravel then looks straight at me. “But that dream came back naturally. His master,—seeing Ise-sama who fought Raiser-onii-sama for the sake of the woman he likes, the dream that I had when I was young came back to me gradually……and when I realised it, I was researching every single piece of information about Ise-sama. You are very straight forward, curious about girls, and are very honest about your own desires. But you are passionate, very thoughtful of your comrades, and keep on walking forward to pursue your dream. That shine is something which isn’t present around me, in the upper echelons of society.”
I……was shining? Ravel continues. “—I want to stand beside and watch over Ise-sama’s dream. That’s the dream I started to have from a single thought. My selfish illusion…… The reason why I came here is because of my own selfish thoughts…… But, I was really happy when I was appointed Ise-sama’s manager…… And I also hope that I can remain working beside you from now on as well……”
But I wasn’t able to protect this girl back at Kuou academy……
“……I wasn’t able to protect you at Kuou academy.”
I shake my fist with frustration. Ravel shakes her head. “You did come to rescue me. Ise-sama, you came to rescue us, even going so far to fight that enormous Dragon. I am safe. I am alive. ––I believed in you.”
Ravel takes my hand, and shows me her bright smile. “––I believed that my hero would come to rescue me. I was very happy. I just wanted to tell you this……”
……Ravel. You believed in me that much……
It makes me happy. Seriously. I’m starting to think how wonderful it will be if she continues to come with me. If she remains my manager, I can’t tell how helpful that will be. I say this with a different attitude. “––Ravel, I will get even stronger. ……Looks like my objective is getting bigger again. ––If it’s okay with you, will you continue to be my manager from now on as well?”
“I also have the ambition of wanting to stir up the heat with you as well!”
She really knows how to say it. That’s why she feels reliable, this small built Ojou-sama that is. “Yeah, I got it. It will be helpful if you can support my brain, which is quite lacking. But first, we need to beat up those guys who made a fool out of the Phoenix! A “factory” like that isn’t allowed to exist!”
“Yes! I won’t stand down without doing anything!”
Ravel takes out a single sheet of paper from her pocket. There are several magic-circles and magical symbols written there. “These are the symbols that were on the capsules and the devices in that field, and the shape and symbol of the magic-circle they activated to investigate about me. I also have confirmed this with Koneko-san, so there is no mistake.”
……Every little detail such as the magical symbols for the spells are written on it. So Ravel memorised this much just by seeing it once. Ravel says this while putting on a strong smile. “I have already informed the staff of the Underworld and Heaven about these magical symbols and magic-circles. I’m also planning to send this back to the House of Phoenix. We can find out quite a lot from this information. | text_14 |
We, the House of Phoenix, will be pursing what they are trying to do with these “fake” Phoenix tears! In addition, things like those capsules may be floating within the dimensional gap after the destruction of that field. Also Sona-sama and I put a marking on them with our demonic-powers at the very end, so if they are still safe, then I’m sure they can find it by relying on the demonic-powers of the Sitri and I. I have informed the research team of the Underworld about this. Even if it takes time, we will retrieve as much information about them as we can. ––I will make them realise that it’s the end of their luck by capturing me!”
So those small magic-circles that Ravel and Sona-kaichou released at the end had the role of acting as a marking huh. This girl and Sona-kaichou sure are shrewd! The Khaos Brigade and the “stray” magicians still don’t know about this. This girl is the immortal Phoenix––. Even her mentality is getting stronger just like her immortality––. Looks like having captured Ravel will return back to them big time. After a while, Raiser shows up. “Ravel! Are you okay!? It took me some time coming here, but I came to aid all of you while bringing my servants and……eh, what!? I-It already ended! ?”
It seems like he was worried about Ravel after hearing the report. Man, Ravel sure has a good brother! The territory of the Vampires. I, Azazel, have entered there. We borrowed a car when we arrived in Romania, and are progressing through the mountain road. The road without any surface is bumpy, and the car has jumped several times. The fog is quite thick. We did receive a map from the Vampire who belongs to the Carmilla’s faction just in case. It’s planned for me to separate from Rias and Kiba who are also riding in the car with me. I will be going to Carmilla. Rias and Kiba will be going to the House of Tepes. We will be moving there together, and I will join back with them after talking to Carmilla. I hope it doesn’t turn into a situation where we have to call Ise and the others……
Now then, I wonder what Asia is doing with Fafnir, whom she is looking after. Even if Ophis acted as the mediator, her talent to make a pact with monsters—no, Dragons and make them obey her is terrifying. ……Rasse, Ophis, and Fafnir. I can only think that she was born with something which allows her to grasp hold of Dragons. It may have been unavoidable for her to meet Ise as soon as she entered Japan. ——Then, I witness Rias who is thinking about something in the mirror. I speak to Rias who is sitting in the back seat. “Are you worried about your boyfriend whom you left in Japan?”
“……I would be lying if I say that I’m not. He……no, those girls who love him have a more daring approach than me.”
“It seems like your husband will bring more storms from now on as well.”
“I am prepared. But, since I decided to love that person, I will accept everything.”
I tease her, but Rias answers normally. Oho, your dignity as the legal wife sure is showing up. She doesn’t panic even if I say the word husband. There is no doubt. They are a husband and wife that look good together like the people around them say. “……Looks like we will be arriving at the area where the local staff from the Vampire’s side are waiting for us.”
Kiba who is sitting in the passenger seat has the map opened, and is staring at the compass used by Devils. Rias then asks. “What happened to Cao Cao? You did receive a call yesterday, correct?”
Ah, that. I received the report of the aftermath from that bastard Śakra. “It seems like Indra punished all of the Longinus possessors from the Hero-faction. That includes Cao Cao, Georg, and Leonardo. But according to Indra, he confiscated the spear, and sent those three to Hades.”
Though, he didn’t hand us the holy-spear. That bastard Śakra is probably in possession of Dimension Lost and Annihilation Maker. It will make him look like the one who finished off the Hero-faction. Even though he lent his strength to them. He used them to the very end, and he attained a reason for being in possession of the Longinus. [It can’t be helped for Śakra who punished the Hero-faction to be in possession of the Longinus for a temporary time.] He attained a very good excuse. So we are in a situation where it’s hard for us to complain. Heracles and Jeanne that we captured have given up their connection with Śakra……but I wonder how deep they are connected with that cunning Śakra. ……Damn, the one who defeated them are the young Devils, you know? He stole the good parts at the very end! “……For him who was aiming to become the poison against supernatural beings.”
Kiba mutters. Indra’s voice comes back to my mind. He did speak about Cao Cao. [HAHAHA, that brat moved around without thinking about what he wanted to become, that’s why he failed. If he wanted to become strong as a human, then he shouldn’t have relied on Medusa’s eye. Since he spoke of being a hero while being half-assed that made him fail. As the result, that eye became fatal. Laughable, right? Laugh at him. At the end, he turned into a clown.] Yeah, if he had continued to fight as a simple human, then the holy-spear would have lent its strength to his will. So it ended for him because the “The will of the God from the Bible” determined that “Rather than the ambition of the host, the dream of the Sekiryuutei who is a Devil and a Dragon is better” huh. [——The ones who will hunt monsters, are human heroes. So there’s nothing that the shitty brat who went beyond a human to become a snob can do.] Regarding that, I agree. Having Indra say that is the end for him. But, just like Ise, there was a young-side to Cao Cao. Wanting to become someone is the part of being young. And isn’t the one who put such ambition in that youth of wanting to become a hero you, aye Śakra-sama? Śakra said this to me after that. [Well, to me, the “Oppai Dragon” who is a Devil and is calling himself a hero is also quite a clown, you know? What’s the point of a Devil being a hero? Isn’t it the desire of the Devils to deceive humans and control them from the shadows? No matter how much he lives on by saying innocent things, the group of those young Devils on your side are also evil and vicious “Devils” that live on by using humans, you know? No matter how far he goes, he is still far off from being a real hero. ––It’s just child's play.] ……I won’t deny all of that. But the Devils, ––the Underworld is changing as well. That’s why they were about to collapse if they continued to have the old structure of the world of Devils. ……But forcing him to become a hero, huh. Was I doing the same as well……? Rias then asks. “What is Śakra trying to do? The God of war who let Cao Cao loose, who taunted Hades indirectly, and who brought chaos to each faction. Azazel, did you ask about his true ambition?”
“Yeah, that guy wants to create people who can oppose the God of destruction, Shiva. | text_14 |
He believes that wars will give birth to strong people.”
……Though I don’t know how much of that is the truth…… It seems like Indra would do anything in order to win against Shiva. ––Then a communication-type magic-circle comes to me. It appears automatically next to my ear. I then receive a call from the other side. This is just a call I receive at fixed times. I will communicate with them directly afterwards. ––––! ……I couldn't believe my own ears at the information I am getting. “……Grendel……and Lucifugus……?”
……What, what is going on……? So something insane is going on in Japan again! Grendel!? Shouldn't that guy have already been eliminated!? And the Khaos Brigade? This matter goes around inside my head. The Vampires that got possession of the Holy Grail, stray magicians,the Khaos Brigade that is reorganising itself, the members of the “Khaos Brigade” that are appearing at the places Vali is investigating, the survivor from Lucifugus, and the appearance of the legendary Dragon that was supposed to have been eliminated. ……Maybe they are all connected? The timings are too perfect. A situation which makes me think that it’s something that couldn’t be avoided. If everything ties into one thing……then there isn’t anything more dangerous……! And Euclid Lucifugus—. I have browsed through a bit of data about him before. The rebellion that happened between the Devils in the past, the internal conflict between the old government and the anti-government which has Sirzechs as their ace. Grayfia’s real brother's living or dead status became unknown during that time. That is Euclid Lucifugus. Officially, he’s said to be dead, and I have heard that Grayfia said that she doesn’t think her brother is alive. He happens to be alive, and he’s the one who is leading the organisation……? No, even if he has the strength to do so, there is something missing from him which would allow him to become the head of those crazy bastards. That is charisma––. Even if you aren’t as famous as Ophis, they still need a person who deserves the place of being a Boss. It’s the Lucifugus who has been standing next to those who stand at the very top since their birth. So I can’t think that Euclid is the new Boss. ……So who is the mastermind behind it? Who was the core member that brought the Khaos Brigade together within this short time……? Did they make a new Ophis from the power of Ophis that they stole? That’s possible, but that would mean they need someone very strong who can manipulate the new Ophis. The strong person, that is the new Boss. Hades and Śakra……no, they can’t be. The former will definitely get exiled by the Chief-God Zeus if he causes another stir. The latter……Indra’s main objective is the battle against Shiva. Even if they were plotting something between them, there would be no merit for them to become the Boss of the terrorists. The Khaos Brigade that is hated by each faction, and is the gathering of the hated ones from each faction——. The one who will be at the top is someone strong who is turning into a puppet, or simply a bastard who is insanely crazy. I hit my own knee to release the ill feelings that I am carrying. “Khaos Brigade” ——. The organisation of terrorists that has gathered those who are dissatisfied with the current structure of each faction. The Bosses who have actually been controlling them have changed several times. Shalba Beelzebub from the Old-Maou faction, and Cao Cao from the Hero-faction——. They are still active even after losing Ophis——. No matter how it changes inside, the existence of the “Khaos Brigade” is going to stand in our way. The organisation itself will continue to be active, no matter how many times we crush them——. “Rias, Kiba looks like something troublesome is going to happen.”
While driving through the mists which you can’t see through, I start my discussion with them about what happened in Japan, and how we will be coping with it from now——. | text_14 |
Several days had passed since the assault by the groups of magicians. I, Hyoudou Issei, am currently at my house, inside my room, waiting to receive good news from Rias, while continuing with the selection of a magician whom I will make a pact with. “——For that reason, this person——and so that’s how it is——and if I may add——.”
Ravel explains it for me while reading the documents next to me. ……To be honest, Ravel’s words aren’t reaching my ears since there are so many things that I’m concerned about
I received a report that Rias’s meeting with the House of Vladi is progressing well, so I’m not that worried regarding that. I will go to her aid if something happens. The problem is……
——Euclid Lucifugus. He was the mastermind behind the assault the other day. ……Lucifugus. Yeah, he’s someone related to Grayfia-san. What’s shocking is that he’s her actual brother. ……The higher-ups of the Devil’s side are in a stir due to his appearance. After all, there’s someone else besides Grayfia-san who is a survivor from the House of Lucifugus that directly served the former Lucifer. I heard that Grayfia-san is currently being asked questions. ……It’s regarding about how Euclid is alive. So that must mean that the higher-ups are suspicious of Grayfia-san and thinks that she lied about his death. ……There’s no way that Sirzechs-sama will doubt Grayfia-san, however the higher-ups are different. They must be feeling uneasy so that’s why they are questioning Grayfia-san. Especially, cases regarding “Lucifer” are treated as a totally different story in the Underworld, regardless of the “Old” or the “New” one. Yeah, for example, someone like Vali who is a descendant of the former Lucifer and who is also the Hakuryuukou. And the current Lucifer, Sirzechs-sama, who is said to be the strongest being in the Underworld. If the survivor from the House of Lucifugus besides Grayfia-san that was the closest to the former Lucifer still exists, and he happens to be a member of the terrorist group “Khaos Brigade” on top of that, then I can only say that it’s natural for the higher-ups to start panicking about it. The civil war of the past, the treatment towards the Old-Maou faction after that, and the monster crises that happened recently due to those incidents. It was something that the internal anatomy of the Devils created. ……Akeno-san tried to pass on the message of what Euclid said to Grayfia-san, but it seems like the way Grayfia-san panicked wasn’t normal. She probably never imagined or even predicted it. That’s how much Grayfia-san thought her little brother whose status was unknown was dead. Why did Euclid appear now? Something like the ideology of the Old-Maou factions……no, it doesn’t seem like it. I didn’t sense the aura of hatred and rage that Shalba carried in Euclid. Rather than hatred, he seemed like he had an eye of someone who has a new ambition in him—. Ravel who looks curious speaks to me who has my mind off to somewhere else. “……Were you thinking about Grayfia-sama?”
She’s a sharp girl. Not many days had passed since she became my manager, but it seems like this girl knows what I’m thinking about just from my expression. ……No, maybe I’m the sort of person who shows what’s in his mind through his expression. “You can tell?”
“I am your manager after all.”
Ravel says that while being proud. She sure can’t be taken lightly. It seems like she will not only look after my allowance, but eventually what I will be eating for my dinner as well. Ravel takes a breath and then says it formally. “To be honest, this is something that will involve politics. It isn’t something we can get involved in. Situations that involve the previous government are to be taken delicately, so I’m sure the higher-ups are in a panic.”
Politic isn’t part of my job. Well, I do get requests from the government to do an “Oppai Dragon” show, but we are basically the servant Devils of Rias Gremory. We usually have to continue with our job as a Devil. Though we do have to fight for the Underworld as the youth Devils by the order of Sirzechs-sama. All right, I need to think about something else. I have to select the magician first. I need to choose the magician who’ll become my partner after all! From Ravel’s perspective, if there isn’t any outstanding magician, then she’s thinking of declining all of them. In other words we will be moving to the next opportunity for the selection. “What’s your thought about this, Ravel?”
I ask Ravel about the selection of the documents we are currently doing. Ravel makes a sour look on her cute face. “To be honest……I’m starting to think it would be a good idea to move onto the next opportunity for the selection. Saying that, the majority of the magicians that chose Ise-sama are people that can’t get a passing mark from me. ……There are parts we can’t come to know unless we do the test which comes after selection of the documents, however judging from their experience and what kind of ability they have attained, then I don’t see any remarkable person that can live up to being a partner of the “Heavenly Dragon”, the “Sekiryuutei”.”
It’s Ravel who has researched them down to every last detail, so her ratings towards them will mostly be accurate. There’s also the side of her where she lifts me up high, however there must be aspects which only bring dissatisfaction to her if we are talking about my long-term partner. She’s certainly right since I also looked through the documents, but there isn’t any person that actually stands out. Though there are magicians that I thought may be good or that are erotic! Instead, if we are talking about short term (Several months to a year), then there are several of those who I think I don’t mind making a pact with. Ravel also knows about those aspects as well. Even regarding other group members, there aren’t just a few of them that are thinking of making a short-term pact. They must want to get familiar with it by having a short-term pact first. I have also heard that there were magicians that made a profit from a short-term pact. “Hmm, then should we just make a short-term pact after all?”
I ask Ravel while tilting my head. Ravel doesn’t object to it strongly, and instead makes a serious face with her cute face. “……If we make a short term pact and make a beginner's mistake since we are new to this, we may get a bad rating and have bad rumours going around in their society, so I do think that will be full of risks…… As your manager, I certainly would be sad if you don’t have a partner who will make a pact with you in your next occasion to form a pact.”
So she’s even thinking that far ahead. ……Yup, I’m scared that I might make a stupid mistake…… I’m trying to be serious regarding this issue, however if I compare myself to Rias and Kiba, then it feels like I will make more mistakes than them. That’s part of it, but I’m starting to feel doubts about certain things. I’m thinking about asking Ravel about those things as well. | text_15 |
Since I’m leaving most of the things to Ravel, there are still things I haven’t asked Ravel. When both of us are thinking while saying, “Hmm……”, the door opens. The one who enters the room is Akeno-san who came to bring us tea. “Ara ara, are you still having your discussion?”
“Well, thank you for that—, ah!”
I get shocked at the person standing behind Akeno-san. “Excuse me.”
It’s Sona-kaichou! Wow, this is rare! “Kaichou! What business do you have today?”
When I ask, Kaichou lifts the edge of her glasses. Ah, Kaichou in her casual clothes looks cute. She’s wearing a light-blue coloured lace blouse and denim jeans. She is carrying a deep blue coloured coat in her hand. Just like us, Kaichou and Akeno-san also sit on the cushion placed on top of the carpet. “Yes, I’m thinking of discussing what we should do from now on with Akeno and everyone else. Tsubaki will also come here afterwards. I may be a hindrance to you, but please give me a bit of your time so I can talk with all of you.”
So the vice-president will also be coming here. I don’t know why, but having those from another group coming to my house sure does have a different taste to it! 《I’m also pardoning myself for being in here.》
I heard a voice saying that from the ceiling! When I look up, there is a magic-circle on the ceiling, and there is a small built Grim Reaper that is showing her face from the magic-circle while being upside down! It’s the new member of the Sitri-group, Bennia! Wow! Since she’s wearing a skull mask, it feels a bit like a horror scene! “I’m sorry Ise-kun. This girl was begging me as she wanted to come over to your house so I brought her with me.”
The Grim Reaper girl perfectly lands down next to Kaichou who is apologising. She then sits down next to Kaichou immediately. 《Oppai Dragon’s residence……this is basically like a Shangri-La for me.》
Bennia then looks around my room while having her eyes sparkle. Well, putting that aside, I don’t mind for the Sitri-group to come over to my house! I then say it to Sona-kaichou with a smile. “No no, if you are okay with my house, then come over whenever you like! Though, I’m not the owner of this house.”
The owner of this house is supposed to be my dad……however I’m starting to think lately that it’s Rias…… The ones who renovated this house were the Gremorys’ after all! —Then Kaichou moves her gaze towards the documents that Ravel and I scattered on the floor. “My servants are also on-going with their selection right now. Today, apart from Tsubaki and I, they should be together having a hard time in deciding. I’m also giving advice to them, however I want them to decide on their own.”
Looks like Saji and the others are also having a hard-time being popular. And it seems like they are more independent than the Gremory members. Oh yeah, this is a good occasion. I will ask about the thing that has been on my mind lately to these members. “By the way, what do you benefit in the most by making a pact with a magician?”
It’s something anyone will be in doubt about. It’s something I should have asked at the beginning, however I forgot to ask. Actually, I was going to ask Ravel about it. For a magician, a pact with a Devil is full of benefits. Then, are there any merits for a Devil to make a pact with a magician apart from the teachings they were taught since ancient times? That’s what I’m curious about. If it’s simply about earning money, then there are many industries in the Underworld. Kaichou says it after drinking the tea that she received from Akeno-san. “That will be the result they will achieve by researching about magic.”
Magic, huh. Kaichou continues. “Demonic-powers are the power of Devils, and magic is the power born by researching about the Devil’s power which also became a power that humans can control. Other than that, there is also fairy magic, Norse magic, and different types of magic with different equations. Among them, there is also magic that was created by the Gods, however it is said that the majority of magic that is used by the ordinary magicians are those created by the Great Magician Merlin Ambrosius which involves reading the flow.”
Yeah, I have heard that before. Sona-kaichou continues. “Those magic have separated from the Devils, and while it goes through its own evolution and changes, there were powers created that can’t be used by the Devils. Those magic are continuing to change even now, and it’s a territory where you can’t see the end of it. Finally, those magic can be used to contribute to the technological development of the Underworld.”
Ah, if I remember correctly, I heard that Sirzechs-sama’s servant, the [Bishop] MacGregor Mathers-san, also has contributed to the Underworld with the research of magic. Kaichou looks at me and points to her glasses. “The truth is, these are special glasses that were created due to the researching of magic. Though they don’t have any impressive powers at all.”
She reveals the truth now! So they aren't normal glasses……
“Even if it’s a magic that isn’t impressive in the human’s world, it can have ground-breaking traits for the Devils. Those types of magic have a high value, so they can be used for trade. You can say that we rate the talents of the magicians highly. For that reason, there are cases where we give priority investment to the magicians. That is why it is important for us to select them very carefully. There is a high chance that we may not benefit from them after all.”
So it means that the magician’s research can be a plus for a Devil. I sure do feel something like a karma since magic that was born from investigating the Devils powers became something that is involved with the Underworld in such a way. Kaichou then says it as if she’s warning me. “However, you must not forget this. The pact with a magician is merely one of a Devil's roles. This is not everything. The pact with a human, the pact with a magician, the Rating Game, the business in the Underworld, there are many things you need to achieve in order to aim high as a Devil.”
……It’s just like Kaichou said. During the long life of a Devil, it’s not enough to only master one of those areas. So being able to achieve several of them is what High-class Devils can do. It sure does make me remember what Kiba’s master said. A reincarnated Devil should have many aims. So it means that if we are going to live long, it’s necessary for us to have a life-style which would suit us. ……B-But, what will a life-plan that includes thousands of years look like? So we have to make something like an annual plan which goes up to thousands of years!? It sure does make me feel overwhelmed just by thinking about it……
W-Well, I will just take my time doing it by talking to Rias and my manager. First, I need to continue my conversation with Kaichou who came all the way to my house. “If I remember now, you rarely come over to my house, right Kaichou? ……You came over twice, right?”
“Yes. | text_15 |
Last time, I came over and played a video game with you and everyone else. The other time was……well, with my sister…..”
Oh yeah, those things certainly happened. At the exact time when I was playing a game with the trio of Asia, Xenovia, and Irina, Kaichou showed up in my room with Rias and Akeno-san and we started a game tournament. Kaichou’s game technique back then was amazing! She learned how to play a game she never played in a short time, and she even overwhelmed me who had been playing that game a lot! When I lost in a racing game that I’m good at, I thought I will never beat Kaichou in those kinds of games. And the other time she came over was during “that” matter. That certainly was an insane incident. ——Then Akeno-san suddenly starts to laugh. Sona-kaichou puts on a suspicious expression beside her. “Akeno, what’s wrong?”
“Ufufu, Sona, I just remembered that you went through so much trouble in that incident involving magicians. When Serafall-sama auditioned in that—.”
Hearing that story, Kaichou suddenly turns red. Yeah, that incident. I was also remembering about the same thing. It was an incident which has to do with the part where Kaichou said, “with my sister……”. Yeah, that was——a thing that happened before I went on the school trip. “Magical Girl Ria! I’m going to annihilate the heinous villains all at once with my twinkling magic☆”
Right in front of me, the crimson-haired Onee-sama is dressed up like a magical girl and is making a pose so adorably. The crimson-haired Onee-sama — I’m talking about Rias-buchou. That princess, who always has the splendour and noble atmosphere around her, is cosplaying as a magical girl, has her crimson hair tied up to make twin-tails, and has a magical stick (which is a toy) in her hand. This definitely works for me! However, if you look at her from a another person’s perspective, her age and height are too high for such an appearance! Even I, someone who is close to her, think this is too much! However……, I! I have my stomach full just from being able to see Buchou cosplaying as a magical girl……! There’s a reason that Buchou, who is a third-year high school student, is wearing a pretty costume and acting as a magical girl. This is something which happened a few days ago—. On a certain weekend. A pair that I don’t see often came to visit my house. One of them was Sona-kaichou — the student president of Kuou academy. And the other person was —. “I want to appear in the Magical Girl Milky’s film☆”
The one who showed up in front of us while saying that was one of the Yondai-Maou — Serafall Leviathan-sama. ……I only had a bad feeling from the first thing she said, but it sure did seem like Leviathan-sama. When we asked her about what she meant while at the highest floor of the Hyoudou residence, the VIP room —. “……A-Audition for the role as a magical girl……?”
Buchou, who didn’t know how to respond, said that. Leviathan-sama gave a big nod, and she spun the magical stick in her hand and then lifted it up towards the ceiling. “That’s right! The audition for the live-action film adaptation of the “Magical Girl Milky”! Not only are they recruiting celebrities for the acts, but they are even recruiting many civilians☆. If I pass, I will be able to star in the film as Milky!”
Leviathan-sama gave a big smile while having her eyes glitter. ……Leviathan-sama looks up to magical girls. She seems to be the most fond of the “Magical Girl Milky” series which is an anime programme of the human world, so she wears a magical girl’s costume as her regular clothing. Since she’s a super beautiful girl, she does look good in it, and people around her don’t know how to react due to her innocent personality. So I’m allowing myself to call her “Maou Girl”. That’s because if you include everything about her, that’s what she is……
Even in the Underworld, she produces and stars in the tokusatsu programme, “Magical Girl Magical☆Levia-tan”. In the past, we once had the experience of starring as the villains in her film. ……W-Well, Gasper made a great show by acting as the “Danball Vampire God”……
……But is she trying to enter the world of magical girls in the human world as well……? Leviathan-sama’s love towards magical girls sure is incredible. Sitting next to her was Leviathan-sama’s little sister, Sona-kaichou, who was apologising to Buchou and Akeno-san by saying “……I’m sorry for having a sister like this……” while having her face turn red. ……Y-You sure are going through a lot. There are lots of people who are so carefree and strange among the Yondai-Maou, but on the other hand, their families have lots of serious people. That’s what it’s like in Buchou’s and Sona-kaichou’s family……
“S-So what’s the reason for you to visit us?”
My question. I understood that Leviathan-sama wanted to participate in the audition, but what was the reason for her to visit my house and bringing Sona-kaichou with her? “The reason is, I want all of you to—”
After stopping Leviathan-sama, who was about to speak while giving a wink, Sona-kaichou spoke. “I ask you to be quiet, Onee-sama. ……Rias, I beg you. Please participate in the magical girl’s audition with me.”
That calm Sona-kaichou said that while her face turned really red. Buchou, on the other hand, had her jaw dropped down and had stopped from responding due to the unpredictable request from her best friend. After a pause—. “U-Umm…… W-What do you mean, Sona……?”
She listened to her request once again while trying hard to smile. Sona-kaichou then explained the situation. Leviathan-sama, who is a Maou, found out about the audition for the live-action version of Milky in the human’s world and begged her little sister, Sona-kaichou, for an impossible request — she wanted to participate in the audition by using the short time off she was able to attain. Sona-kaichou tried hard to persuade her otherwise, however, Leviathan-sama didn’t back down from her decision (and apparently complained like a little kid) and she was so stubborn that it might have ended up affecting her job. Kaichou, who made her mind up, decided to follow her by making Leviathan-sama promise that she will take her and her servants as her bodyguards (as well as her guardian and to keep her under their watch). Leviathan-sama is a super VIP and it’s appropriate for her to have a bodyguard with her during her stay in the human world. For that reason, her little sister would be guarding her when she’s at the audition. I understood up to that point. But why did she come to ask Buchou, “Please participate in the magical girl’s audition with me”? I thought she had nothing to do with this, however, I got shocked at the thing Sona-kaichou took out of her bag. A flashy costume with frills. No matter how I looked at it, it was cosplay. Kaichou then said, while looking as though she was desperately trying to endure the embarrassment:
“……I-It’s the magical girl’s costume……that my sister prepared for me……for the audition.”
What!? Cosplay meant for Sona-kaichou!? | text_15 |
I could already see the new kind of fetish, simply from imagining Sona-kaichou wearing this magical girl’s costume! Kaichou continued. “……We, the Sitri-group, will guard Onee-sama who will be participating in the audition. In order for that to happen, I have to guard her up-close…… so it was decided that I will be participating in the audition together with Onee-sama……”
Kaichou said that while her whole body was trembling. I-I see, so in order to guard her sister up-close, she decided to audition herself! For the calm Sona-kaichou, an audition for a magical girl is something from a different world! Actually, it’s something she must hate. Since she was sacrificing herself to participate in it, I could feel a strong pressure from her determination! This was all to protect her sister! No, it must have been to keep an eye on her and as her guardian! “I remember I heard a rumour that magicians within the Khaos Brigade and the “Maverick Magicians” — who were exiled from the magicians association — are after Serafall-sama.”
Akeno-san said. Hmm, I’m hearing this for the first time. So Leviathan-sama is being targeted by the terrorists. Well, it’s natural since she is a Maou, an important person... but why is it only limited to magicians being after her? “Why is that?”
When I asked, Sona-kaichou explained it for me. “……My sister’s hobby is detested by the magicians, especially by the witches. ……If I have to explain it in one sentence, they are saying that “She may give a wrong impression to the world of what the existence of magicians is like”. ……I’m sure you can understand the situation if you look at how she is dressed……”
Oh, so from the view of real magicians, in this case the witches, this Maou is only seen as a troublemaker since she goes to diplomatic matters while dressed up as a fictional magical girl. Rather, won’t this be more like an insult to them? She is a Maou after all. Since a Maou, who is a leadership figure, looks up to a magical girl so much that she even goes as far as to produce and broadcast a show, I can't even begin to understand how the real magicians are feeling. Though I do feel that they are being too concerned about it. Kaichou continued after breathing out. “Perhaps those magicians may come to assault my sister at the audition hall so we have to guard her. Though I don’t think my sister would be defeated that easily even if she was assaulted. However, she may cause serious damage to the human world by going wild, so we have the duty to keep her down in order to prevent that from happening.”
T-That’s certainly true…… If she tries, this person can destroy a whole island with a single shot of her demonic power! It would be a serious problem if the person who is in charge of diplomatic matters changes the map of the human world. Leviathan-sama got teary-eyed due to her devoted sister, so she hugged Kaichou. “Sob, Sona-tan sure does have a lot of concern about meeee! For her to come to the audition with me because she’s worried about me! Your Onee-san is emotionally mooooved!”
“…………If you are, then please stop participating right this instant.”
“I can’t do that☆. I did prepare a costume for you Sona-tan, so let’s have you become a magical girl together with your sister♪”
Leviathan-sama declined it right away by giving a wink and making a cute pose! She’s really into this! She’s in joy because she can have her little sister wear a magical girl’s costume! “S-So, what do you mean by you want me to participate together with you?”
Buchou asked once again. Sona-kaichou held Buchou’s hands, and said:
“Rias. Please, I’m so embarrassed. ……Please participate in the audition together with me…… I won’t be able to endure it at this rate……! I can only ask you since you are my friend…… I’m sure I can endure it if I’m with you……!”
Sona-kaichou said that to her friend while her shoulders trembled. Yeah, I certainly do often hear that people ask their friends to also participate when they audition in events like this. Buchou closed her eyes, and after taking a single breath she also held onto Kaichou’s hands. “Sona. You and I have been friends since we were children. Sure. I will also participate in the audition. I will also cooperate with you in case the terrorists come, so rest assured.”
“……Rias. Thank you……”
Buchou and Kaichou stared at each other! Even the usually calm Kaichou had teary eyes. I’m sure that they are thinking that having a friend is wonderful. Oh man, it feels like I’m witnessing a beautiful friendship! “It’s a yuri-yuri! Sona-tan and Rias-chan are in a yuri-yuri relationship☆”
It seemed like Leviathan-sama was getting hyped at something, but I was hoping for her to soon realise the position she was in. “……If that’s the case, then does it mean that we have to go the audition hall as well?”
“……Looks like it.”
While I and Koneko-chan, who was sitting on my lap, were having a conversation like that—. “I have also prepared a costume for Rias-chan☆. Look, it even has a cute looking ribbon like this!”
Leviathan-sama took out a flashy costume for Buchou as well! Buchou hardened her expression. “……S-So I have to wear it as well?”
“……I may be repeating myself, but I’m sorry for having a sister like this.”
“It’s all right, since I knew that from a long time ago…… However, this costume is……”
Both Buchou and Kaichou sighed at the really hyped Leviathan-sama. “But, it seems like they will also be selecting by looking at your documents, so I think it’s too late now—”
I told them my concern…… Then Leviathan-sama took out piles of documents while saying, “Ta-dah♪”. “I have already sent them the documents for Sona-tan, Sona-tan’s girls, Rias-chan, and Rias-chan’s girls☆. Since everyone is cute, all of you got a pass for the document selection!”
……I don’t know whether she was well prepared or not, but had she been thinking of dragging us along from the start!? It seems like she understands the nature of her sister Kaichou and Buchou, so maybe this audition is under Leviathan-sama’s hand. Like that, it was decided that we would be tagging along with Leviathan-sama’s wish. Like that, on the day for the audition. We, the Gremory-group, and the Sitri-group have gathered in the hall of a big building that is within the metropolitan area. There are many girls within this spacious hall that will be participating for the audition. Everyone has a numbered plate on their clothes. I hear that there are about two hundred people here. So it means that two hundred people passed in the document selection. I wonder how many documents were sent…… It sure does make me realise just how popular Milky is. In terms of age it’s mainly from upper grade school girls to junior-high girls. “……The majority of them who came to this audition are those that are in their early 10’s…… Since Milky is around their age in the story. Though I won’t know what will happen for the live-action version……”
Koneko-chan who is wearing a magical girl’s costume while having her cat ears and tail grow out says that. | text_15 |
Hmm, is that right? Certainly, when I hear the word magical girl, I do imagine girls around that age. The truth is I have watched Milky as well, and the main character was a junior-high student. More importantly, Koneko-chan. You are so damn cute! A cat-eared magical girl is on a level that is so lovely that it will make me fall down on the floor with fascination! If I say that in front of her, she will come and hit me while being embarrassed so I’m keeping my mouth shut. Wow, there are even famous child celebrities in this hall! Actually, since they all passed the document selection, they are all cute…… Since the selection for today hasn’t been started, there are also their guardians and the relatives of the girls within this hall. And those girls are looking at my direction with eyes filled with curiosity. I can even hear girls that are making a small laugh among them. The reason for that is simple. “……This is a fight against yourself.”
Buchou mutters it out, enduring the embarrassment while wearing a costume with frills. Buchou in magical girl’s costume! Tying her crimson-hair in twin-tails, and she has a cute looking ribbon on as well. She’s super cute! That’s what I think…… But her age is a bit above the other participants around us. It seems like it’s quite hard for a third-year high school student to dress up as a magical girl, so it can’t be helped if her age has already exceeded the limits to be a magical girl from a third person’s perspective. I also think that having a big oppai is contributing to the strangeness as well. A Magical girl normally has an image of a flat-chested girl after all……
E-Even so, I’m still emotionally moved by Buchou in her magical girl’s costume! Who cares whether a third year high school student is dressed up as a magical girl! However, those curious eyes coming from the others aren’t due to her age, but because she is wearing a magical girl’s costume. That’s because the other participants are wearing cute-looking normal clothes! The only ones who are cosplaying as a magical girl are Leviathan-sama, the Gremory girls, and the Sitri girls! Of course they will stand out in this hall! They will exceed the level of having high spirits for this audition, and instead they will look like enthusiastic believers. “Oh well, let’s do our best today, Rias. Ufufu.”
The one who cheers up Buchou while standing next to her is Akeno-san in miko costume! Is it me or does she look like she is enjoying this a bit? Unlike the miko outfit that Akeno usually wears, the costume she is wearing now has quite a different design. It seems like Leviathan-sama designed it to make a Japanese-style magical girl. Since there isn’t that much clothing covering her skin, her hakama is insanely short, and her breasts are exposed quite a lot! And she’s holding onto a staff that you see often during purification! Akeno-san is erotic after all! But she looks good in it! “……I-If I get seen in this costume by those in my family, I will die due to embarrassment……”
Sona-kaichou who got changed into a magical girl outfit shows up in the hall, and the first thing she says while having her whole body shake was that. The big ribbon on her chest! It’s a pretty costume that has an opposite image of her usual calm personality. “Guha!”
Saji who is next to me faints while bursting out blood from his nose! “What’s wrong Saji! ?”
I hold him. Saji who is in a hyperventilation state puts on a smile even though he’s suffering. “……Haa-haa……K-Kaichou in magical girl’s costume…… I’m infatuated…… I will die due to being infatuated…… H-Hyoudou……I, I’m starting to think that I don’t mind dying now……”
For Saji who is in love with Kaichou, it seems like having her in a magical girl’s costume is a critical blow to him! “Get a hold of yourself, Saji! How can you die in a place like this!? The audition is going to start from now onwards!”
“……You do realise it’s a magical girl with glasses……? K-Kaichou is coming to kill me while being precise about it…… ……I do realise that she’s a bit too old for being a magical girl…… Even so, you do realise this is a magical and a logical critical blow to me, right……?”
“You have a fetish for glasses!? N-No, that’s not important right now! What’s the point for you to die right here!? Even I can continue to fight after seeing Buchou who is in the state, “the female high school student that is forcing herself to wear a magical girl’s costume while enduring the embarrassment”! So let’s go, my comrade! Our fight has only begun!”
“Well, I’m sorry……for being a high school student who is dressed up as a magical girl.”
Buchou, who smacks my head. I’m sorry, so you heard that huh! But I think you look fine in it! When we were having such a conversation, Kiba who is behind us is making a bitter smile while saying, “Oh my”. Shit, damn Kiba! He’s receiving cheers and passionate eyes from the girls where they are saying things like, “That person is so cool!”, and “Is he a celebrity?”! “Hmph, looks like moving around in this costume is easy as well.”
“Hmm, for an Angel to become a witch……”
“This is a magical girl, Irina-san. But, it sure is embarrassing to wear this……”
The Church-trio of Xenovia, Irina, and Asia, show up while dressed up as a magical girls! Xenovia has an imitation sword on her hip, and she has a lovely looking ribbon on her head. Irina has her Angel’s white wings and halo grow out on top of wearing a magical girl’s costume. And Asia-chan! While wearing a pink costume with frills, she has Rasse the Dragon sitting on her shoulder(it’s not a problem if they use the setting of a well-made doll!)! In her hand is a magical stick! Her appearance is no doubt a magical girl! And she has high specs due to her blonde hair and green eyes! “……Like I thought, people like Koneko-chan and Asia-san will look good in them.”
It’s Rossweisse-san’s voice. When I look around, I witness Rossweisse-san in her Valkyrie gear. “So you didn’t wear the magical girl’s costume?”
When I ask, Rossweisse-san breathes out. “Rather than wearing something like that, I will rather wear this which I’m quite used to. ……I feel bad for being the only one not wearing it. So I hope everyone will forgive me with this.”
I see. So the magic user chose that outfit over the magical girl’s costume. And she possess a strong sense of duty! To be expected from the person who takes the role of being our sister! “S-Senpai……”
This time I heard Gasper’s voice from behind me. When I turn around—my junior boy is standing there wiggling while wearing a magical girl’s costume! Ooooooooi! Why is a dude such as yourself dressed like that!? No, it’s Gasper that loves wearing girls’ clothes, so I did think that he may have a hobby like this! The bastard says it while turning red. “……L-Leviathan-sama apparently sent my document as well…… A-And it seems like I passed……”
How can this be!? So you passed the document selection! Hmm…… He is a girl born from a man after all…… Is that all right? Did she give them a false gender? | text_15 |
No, it’s scary because it seems like he can pass just by being natural like always. More importantly, he sure does look good in the magical girl’s costume, this Gya-suke that is! ……Geez, so from our side everyone apart from me and Kiba are participating in this huh. “……I-I’m so embarrassed. For me, the [Queen] of Sitri, to be dressed like this……Umm, even K-Kiba-kun is looking at me……”
“T-This is all for Kaichou!”
“We won’t be able to endure this if we don’t think like that……”
Next to me are the Sitri girls who have finished getting dressed, and they started gathering around Kaichou and Saji. Saji sure does have a lewd face…… He must love Kaichou wearing the magical girl’s costume. When I’m looking at my friend like that—. “……Devil-san, -nyo?”
……A familiar voice, a thick voice that is directed at me. ……T-This voice is……
When I turn around to the direction where the voice came from timidly——. “It’s a coincidence meeting you here –nyo.”
——! I became speechless at the huge man, —no, at the magical girl I am familiar with. His upper arms that are thick as a tree, and his magnificent chest that is about to rip his magical costume due to being the wrong size. From his skirt with frills, his legs that are thicker than a woman’s hips are shown. And he has cat-ears on his head……! Each one of his fingers are thick, and the magical stick he is holding onto looks too small because of it. His face that is strong and dense makes a smile. “It’s Mil-tan –nyo. I came here to become Milky –nyo.”
—Mil-taaan! Why is he here!? No, wait! Mil-tan is an innocent girl born from a man that looks up to magical girls! It won’t be weird for him to be here—. No, it is wrong! I look up while holding my head down! This is wrong! Wasn’t there a selection through a document!? Didn’t the people here check his photos and his history written on his document!? Why did they give him a pass!? He isn’t a girl! He has the wrong gender! He’s a bulk of muscles! He’s a man! Why did they pass this man with such a dangerous face!? He’s really far off from being magical! “……U-Umm, did you mistake the audition? This isn’t the gym for martial arts you know……?”
I say that. However, Mil-tan just smiles with his strong and dense face. “What are you saying –nyo? Mil-tan came here to become a magical girl –nyo.”
“No, you have a body that has concentrated on kung-fu rather than using magic……”
I don’t want a magical girl that specialises in using kung-fu! Maybe this audition unexpectedly has a bad base for selecting! When I was thinking like that, the hall gets noisier. When I start to wonder what’s happening, those who seem to be related to this film enter the hall. “All right everyone. Thank you all for gathering here today.”
The man that looks like those old producers by putting his sweater over his shoulder says that to us who are in the hall. ……Wait, that’s the producer? Standing next to that man is a scary looking man with a cap, sunglasses, and a small moustache, and a skinny man with long hair. The man that looks like a producer uses the microphone to speak to everyone in this hall. “I am the producer for the “Magical Girl Milky Movie”, Sakai. The one over here wearing a cap is the director Tooyama, and the one next to him with long hair is the scriptwriter Shouji!”
“…………”
“Hello.”
The director who didn’t say a word and the scriptwriter who gave a short greeting. “Look, look, Sona-chan! That’s director Tooyama and Shouji who specialises in magical girl and tokusatsu films! It’s my first time seeing them with my own eyes☆”
Leviathan-sama is really excited. It seems like they are famous in those areas. The producer speaks again. “I’m hoping to select the cast for the film today together with the director Tooyama and Shouji. Let’s get along.”
[Let’s get along!] The girls in the hall greet the judges all together. —Then, the director makes a serious face, and starts to look at the girls in this hall. When the director nods his head, he calls the producer and whispers into his ear. “Hmm, I see.”
When the producer agrees to it, he looks towards Buchou and Kaichou while he seems to be comparing them to the documents. After the producer takes a cough, he declares it. “Umm, it may be too sudden, but the result for the first test has been decided here.”
Eeeeeeeeeeh!? Already!? That’s quick! Even the girls are in shock where they go “Eeeh!?”! Of course! It’s too sudden! The producer starts to call out the names while being lead by the director. “—san, Rias Gremory-san, Sona Sitri-san, Asia Argento-san—”
Among the names are Buchou, Kaichou, the Gremory girls plus Irina, the Sitri girls, Leviathan-sama,and even—. “And also, “Mil-tan”-san.”
Even Mil-tan got his name called out! I don’t get it! “The ones called out just now have passed the first test! Our director is someone who treasures his feelings, so I’m sorry but the first test ends here!”
[Eeeeeeeeeeh!?] The girls scream with dissatisfaction. “Eeeeeeeeeeh!? Even though we are dressed like this! ?”
Buchou and Kaichou also get so shocked that their eyes are about to pop out. On our way here, Buchou said to me while smiling, “Since we are going to dress like that, well, including Leviathan-sama, all of us will get dropped early. The selection won’t be that easy.”
……D-Don’t tell me that they passed because they cosplayed……? “Yay☆ Like I thought, those who knows our talent can tell us apart!”
Leviathan-sama, who is in high spirits. It’s a surprise that you all passed! M-Maybe this isn’t a normal audition……
……So the audition that is full of troubles is going to begin. The venue for the second test changed to the room in the spacious floor. The girls that I know all passed and went over there. So Kiba, Saji, and I open the door a bit to see inside the room. Now then…… Umm, there are judges and several staff sitting at the long table. And the participants are sitting opposite of them on the pipe chairs. There are about thirty people who survived till this round after the sudden announcement of those who passed, and among them are the Gremory girls, the Sitri girls, Leviathan-sama, and Mil-tan. ……It’s a weird view since about half of them are wearing a magical girl’s costume. Then the producer says. “Umm, congratulations for passing the first test. The reason all of you passed is because it matches with the concept of our film. Isn’t that right, Shouji?”
The scriptwriter who was asked that question says it in a showing off tone by flicking his long hair with his hand. “That’s exactly right. The director and I are thinking of making a Milky’s film that is different from before. That’s right, we can’t seek for normal casts. Extreme! Splendorous! I want to dig out your potential and have you create a new Milky together with us. Right, director?”
This time the director is asked for his opinion. “Nice ~”
……T-That’s it? I don’t know what he means by “nice”, however the test is going to start. It seems like the second test will be appealing yourself to the staff, hence it is an interview. | text_15 |
The girls that are called out stand in front of the staff, and start to appeal themselves while answering their questions. The civilian girls and the Sitri girls answer the question normally. And when it became the Gremory girls and Irina’s turn……
Producer: “What’s your special skill?”
Xenovia: “To exorcise and then cut down. I’m confident in my sword technique.”
Director: “Nice ~.”
Producer: “Why did you want to become a magical girl?”
Rossweisse: “By that, do you mean why I learned magic? Well. It was handy in order to get a job in the place called Valhalla, and since magic is our status back there, I thought it was necessary and learned it. Not only do I know the Norse-style, but lately I have expanded my area of expertise into black magic, white magic, and summoning magic. I’m confident in my magic skills.”
Scriptwriter: “So you also made a setting for yourself. You are even wearing armour. You sure are into this role. Yup, yup.”
Producer: “Having a halo and wings on top of a magical girl’s costume! An Angel that is a magical girl sure is rare.”
Irina: “No, I am an Angel.”
Producer: “Oh my, you sure are confident to claim yourself as an “Angel” ~.”
Irina: “No, no, I really am an Angel. Look, it has the mark “Ace” on the back of my hand, right? This means that I’m the Ace of the Chief-Angel Michael-sama who is in Heaven~.”
Director: “Nice!”
…………That’s how it went, so this is just insane! All of you do realise that the others think that you are saying pretty weird stuff, don’t you!? There’s also something wrong with the directors who are taking them seriously! Rather, you have to keep those things as a secret to common people! W-Well, people who are here right now won’t take them seriously at all! For this day only, the girls I know have their tension going in a weird direction! “There sure are unique girls today ~.”
“Nice.”
Even the producer and the director seems to be having fun! Are there only weird staff in here!? Though Akeno-san, Asia, and Koneko-chan answered them normally……
Then it became Leviathan-sama’s turn. When Leviathan-sama walks to the front of the staff, she does a cute spin, and then gives them a wink. “I’m Levia-tan☆. I love Milky so much that I came here today! Please take care of me♪. Yay☆.”
“That’s right. I even felt a strong passion from your document.”
“Yes, you are right about that, Producer-san! My first meeting with Milky was—”
Like this, Leviathan-sama starts to speak about the wonderfulness of Milky like an innocent fan girl while having her eyes sparkle with lights. No matter how you look at her, she’s a passionate fan of Milky who is simply talking about the series, however the director and the scriptwriter are listening to her enthusiastically while nodding their heads. ……Well, it seems like Leviathan-sama is also having fun so never mind. It seems like Leviathan-sama finished her appeal by getting a positive reaction from them. “Mil-tan, will you please come next?”
——! At the same time as the producer’s voice, I can feel an indescribable type of force coming from the participants’ seat. ……A large shadow stands slowly from the seat. The one who walks before the staff while releasing a fighting will that can make me feel chills is—the giant girl born from a man, Mil-tan! “Please take care of me –nyo.”
It seems like even the staff are pushed back by his overwhelming presence. Of course they will be! No matter how you look at him, that person is clearly a creature that shouldn’t be here! “……W-What is that creature……?”
Saji, who is looking inside the room together with me, mutters that out. “Saji, that is the strongest “girl born from a man” on Earth. Did you know that he doesn’t even let the current Hakuryuukou sense his presence? By the way, he’s my regular customer.”
“Are you serious!? It’s the first time in my life I heard the words, “Girl born from a man”. What’s with those words which describes the sort of person I should never meet with……? Is he a human? Seriously, is it just me or are there only abnormal people who gather around you?”
“……I don’t know what to say when you ask me that.”
While Saji and I had such a conversation, Mil-tan’s interview continues. “……I will ask you just in case. What is your special skill?”
“I can make contacts with fairies and use different kinds of magic –nyo.”
“I see. Except, that will be the same as other participants you know?”
That’s what the scriptwriter says…… No no, this is turning into a crazy situation. Probably because our girls said those kind of things, the staff don’t even budge at Mil-tan’s words! “Then I will show you all, Mil-tan’s magical power –nyo.”
Mil-tan lifts a pipe chair after saying that. Then all of the muscles in his body gets buffed! His arms! His back! While his muscles increase and gets larger, Mil-tan starts to bend, crushes and twists, the chair with ease! BREAK! BREAK! A horrifying sound that you shouldn’t be hearing in the audition for the casting for a film echo within the hall! What is that person doing!? Everyone including us and those in the hall are in shock! Mil-tan continues to compress the chair! Eventually, the chair that starts to change its shape and is getting smaller becomes the size where it can fit Mil-tan’s palm! Cruuuuuuuunch……
As if he’s making sushi, the thing that is born within Mil-tan’s hands is the pitiful state of the pipe chair that has been compressed. —It has changed into a distorted metal sphere. Mil-tan shows that to the staff with a smile. “It’s the magic where I can change the pipe chair into a metal sphere -nyo. My magical powers, do you believe it now –nyo?”
I keep on telling you that it isn’t your magical powers! That’s brute strength! I just witnessed a crazy alchemy! “Mil-tan asks for a role where I can heal people’s hearts –nyo.”
You have the role where you destroy things! I don’t get healed by you even by a bit! The staff and the participants are all shivering in fear at Mil-tan’s strength! “Nice!”
The director raises his body up and is enjoying it! This person is useless! Look carefully! Look! Glare at him! Where in this world is there a magical girl with muscles like thiiiiiiiis!? Man, this is one crazy audition! I hold my head down since I’m tired at making reactions inside myself! Mil-tan’s appealing time ends, and the next person gets called. “Then next is Rias Gremory-san.”
—! It’s Buchou’s turn! When I look towards Buchou—she has her face red while her whole body trembles. There is a reason why she is trembling. By now, the costume she is wearing isn’t the problem……
After she passed the first test, she told me this while we were on our way to this hall. “……I-I-I told Leviathan-sama that I will be making my appeal, if I pass even a single test, exactly the way Leviathan-sama told me to during my turn to make my appeal……”
It seems like Leviathan-sama prepared a script for Buchou and Kaichou for their time to make their appeal as well. | text_15 |
Buchou and Kaichou assumed that they wouldn’t pass the audition that easily, so they made a promise with her light-heartily. Since that actually happened, Buchou has been cornered to an extreme situation. Both of them have their faces stiff! Buchou turns around to look at Leviathan-sama. Leviathan-sama is looking at Buchou with an expression that is filled with hope. ……What innocent eyes she has. She’s purely looking forward to it. For Buchou to do the magical girl appeal that she thought up of! There’s no way Buchou can break the promise she made, so—. Buchou got up from her seat, and walks towards the staff. She then takes a breath—. By making a cute voice, Buchou then says it. “Magical Girl Ria! I’m going to annihilate the heinous villains all at once with my twinkling magic☆”
That’s how we go back to the current time……
Buchou, I think that you are cute! “Magical Girl Sona! I’m going to eliminate many brutal villains with my dazzling magic☆”
After seeing Sona-kaichou who forcefully says that after her, Leviathan-sama and Saji both burst out blood from their noses and got into a dancing madly state. At the end, Buchou, Kaichou, Leviathan-sama, and several participants including Mil-tan go through to the third test—. We are transported by bus that evening, and the test location changes. “……I want to die.”
“…..Yes, me too.”
We are cheering Buchou and Kaichou who are feeling down inside the bus. Seriously, both of you worked hard. However, this audition which is a bit wrong continues on. The place we arrived at by bus is one of the locations for filming and it’s an abandoned building which is near the port. It seems like they will be checking on how they can act by filming style. They sure are putting lots of effort into this since they are using the filming location. When I was thinking like that, several suspicious looking women who are wearing black robes appear from behind the building. They direct their hostility and killing intent towards us, and then stand right in front of us. ……Who are they? They are clearly no average people. “We are one of the faction within the Khaos Brigade, the magicians that belong to “Nilrem”. We came to protest against the Maou Leviathan who is making an insult out of us who use magic.”
Khaos Brigade!? In a place like this!? And they are magicians!? So they are the rumoured bunch that are after Leviathan-sama! I never expected that they will make their move in a place like this! There are also civilians here you know! Actually, they won’t think about things like that since they are terrorists! “Hmm? Is this a surprise show?”
Like that, the Producer-san and the others seem like they don’t know the situation we are in! It will be bad if we drag in civilians in a place like this! While the tension rises, the other participants and staff starts to dazzle. “Huh……I’m getting sleepy……”
One after another, they start to collapse. “I thought it will be bad for them to get dragged into this, so I had them go to sleep☆”
Leviathan-sama winks at me while having her finger glow with demonic-power. Oh! Nice move! She put all the civilians to sleep with a single finger! “Ise, everyone, take those who are uninvolved in this to a safe place!”
“Roger that!”
We, Buchou’s servants, move the staff that are laying on the floor to somewhere far as she had ordered! “Now then, Sona-chan, Rias-chan! This is Magical Girls VS Magical Girls! Let’s make our magic sparkle! Okay? We will do it while saying those phrases we practiced yesterday!”
Even under this situation, Leviathan-sama asks for something reckless to Buchou and Kaichou. Both of them are in shock! “Eeh!? In a place like this! ?”
“O-Onee-sama! Please think of the place and time! Our opponents are the terrorists!”
Even though Leviathan-sama was told off by Kaichou who seems to be a bit mad, she doesn’t stop her fearless smile by saying “Ufufu”. “The magical girl costume that the two of you are wearing is made in a special way such that you need to use the method we practised yesterday in order to unleash your demonic-power once you wear it! Now then, let’s shoot a magical☆demonic-power together!”
“I-It can’t be! You put a trick like that in this costume! ?”
“Onee-sama! Geez! Why do you keep on doing things like this! ?”
Both of them yell out their dissatisfaction, however our opponents aren’t kind enough to wait for them. “Don’t look down on witches!”
“Die, Devils!”
By activating their magic-circles, they start to release attacks with different kinds of attributes such as fire, lightning, and water towards us! We wait for Buchou’s command while dodging them! “I won’t forgive evil magicians –nyo!”
Mil-tan grabs a drum barrel nearby, and throws it towards the witches! Hey, he’s fighting against the witches with his fists! “Milkyyyyyyyy Spiraaaaaaaal Boooooooomb!”
He starts to destroy the fireball and ice-spear made from magic that was released by the witches with his fists! “What is……just what on earth is he! ?”
“Is this a new species in the Underworld! ?”
Even the witches are in shock! Of course! He finally uses “that” stick to take down the witches attacks, so just who on earth is Mil-tan!? Wait, why is Mil-tan awake!? Didn’t Leviathan-sama’s demonic-power work on him!? Buchou has her whole body shaking, and yells out with tears in her eyes as if she had given up. “Gremory Stiiiiiiiick!”
While releasing a lovely effect from the accessory on her chest, the magical stick appears! “Sitri Stiiiiiiiick!”
Likewise, Kaichou also makes the magical stick appear while shedding tears of embarrassment. Leviathan-sama also takes out her magical stick, and then calls out to Buchou, Kaichou, and the girls from both groups. “Now then, let’s go, everyone! Levia-Beeeeeeeeam!”
“Ria Shining Love Fiiiiiiiire!”
“Sona Lightning Aqua Juuuuuuuustice!”
Having the Maou lead them, Buchou and Kaichou release a powerful magical attack! On top of that, the attack of the girls from the Gremory-group and the Sitri-group are added to them, so the filming location gets blown by an incredible amount of demonic-powers! There are cute looking star marks and heart marks scattering everywhere the moment when Buchou and Kaichou released their demonic-powers! “Kyaaaaaaaa!”
It seems like the real witches aren’t able to stand up against the impact of their attacks. The terrorist witches are defeated by the attacks from the Devils that are cosplaying as magical girls. I left the duty to take the civilians that are on the ground to Saji and Kiba, and use this opportunity to—. “Take this, Dress Break!”
“Kyaaaaaaaaa!”
I blew away the witches clothing with my demonic-powers, and I am enjoying their naked bodies. Gufufu! CHOP. Koneko-chan’s karate chop hits me lightly on my back. “……K-Koneko-chan, since when were you there……?”
“……Erotic action is forbidden.”
The battle ended while I was being caught, and the battle ends with our win. Well, we are with Maou Leviathan-sama who is said to be the strongest female Devil, so we won’t lose easily like that. | text_15 |
“……Geez, I don’t want to get involved in such things like this ever again.”
“……You are right. I’m sorry for dragging you into this, Rias.”
Buchou and Kaichou take a breath while enduring the embarrassment, however—. I hear a light sound which went, “pon”. Apart from Leviathan-sama and Rossweisse-san, the girls that are cosplaying as magical girls including Buchou and Kaichou have their costumes disappear and they are all fully naaaaked! “Huh, maybe the spell on the costume lost its effect due to having a battle?”
Leviathan-sama says that while tilting her head, however—. “Kyaaaaaaaa!”
Most of the girls scream out while hiding their body. Though there are people like Xenovia and Akeno-san who are still calm even if they are naked! My nose bursts out loads of blood due to the naked body festival! Wow! Everyone's in the nude! Especially the naked bodies of the Sitri girls are rare! This is the best! I need to save them in my brain on behalf of Saji as well! When I was staring at their naked bodies with really keen eyes, several of the girls directed their gazes at me which carried dangerous intensity. They have dangerous amounts of demonic-power glowing in their hands. ……Eh, is that perhaps……
[Don’t look!] Powerful demonic-power attacks are released towards me! “Gyaaaaaa!”
I got dragged into an explosion, and screamed out loud! While I fall on the ground, I thought, “……I don’t need a magical girl for a while”. Later that day. Obviously the audition got cancelled. We had the directors and the others that are civilians lose their memory regarding this incident, and made it as though Buchou and the others never participated. Leviathan-sama was really sad, but we need her to endure it. Rather, what will she do if she actually passed……
Mil-tan……had disappeared before we realised it after that. You sure are full of mysteries, Mil-tan! Leviathan-sama also said this after seeing Mil-tan;
“That child had pure and powerful eyes. Maybe that child was a magical girl that had an equal or greater Milky power than me. I still have spare evil-pieces, so I really want to scout that child into my group☆”
There are so many comments I can say regarding that, so I didn’t know how to answer her! “……Fuu, I don’t want to think about magical girls for a while.”
Buchou makes a sigh at the clubroom. “But I thought you were cute when you were dressed as a magical girl, Buchou.”
When I said that, Buchou says this while having her cheeks go red. “Thank you. If I was able to make you say that to me, then I’m starting to think a little that it was a good thing.”
No I’m serious, you were seriously cute! ——Like that, such a thing happened. We moved our location from my room to the underground pool where we continue to have our discussion at the table by the poolside. We were looking through the documents, but came to the pool to take a break. Since its winter, we’re using hot water for the pool! I’m just wearing a single swimwear. Maybe Ravel isn’t going to swim, so she’s wearing a shirt above her swimsuit……but even then, I can still tell how massive her breasts are even though she’s wearing a shirt! Akeno-san is wearing a swimsuit which reveals a lot of her skin! Like always, there isn’t anything much covering her skin so I’m grateful for that! Sona-kaichou is wearing a one piece type swimsuit with cute patterns on it. This is simply something you would say is rare! Isn’t Kaichou in a swimsuit something you wouldn’t be able to see so often!? “I’m sure Ise-kun is the first man to see me in a swimsuit besides my family.”
Kaichou says something like that! Seriously!? Saji, I’m sorry! I think I stole another first-time thing from you again! It feels like I will be cursed to death by him for real……
The Grim Reaper girl, Bennia, doesn’t even change into a swimsuit, and—. 《This place here calms me the most.》
She is hiding under the table. She’s drinking her tea under us. ……She’s a weird girl. Now then, the ones who are swimming in the underground pool that has a length of 100 metres are—. “I won’t lose to Irina!”
“I won’t lose to Xenovia!”
Xenovia and Irina who were in here before us are having an extreme swimming competition. Along with the loud sound of water splashing, they are splashing huge quantities of water. “Please don’t lose both of you!”
The one who is cheering them is Asia who is wearing her swimsuit. ……And the one who is inside the pool right next to her is a golden creature! Fafnir! There is a huge Dragon that is inside the warm pool! [Asia-tan in her school swimsuit. I, want to drink the pool water that Asia-tan swam in.] ……He’s too much of a perv…… There is Ophis sitting on his head. And there is Rasse that is sitting on Ophis’s head……seriously, what is it with this three layers of Dragons!? “I, with this three-combination, think, can challenge Great-Red.”
That’s not combining! It’s only three Dragons that are sitting on top of each other! By the way Ddraig-san, what do you think of the Pantsu Dragon-King? [I, don’t see anything.] This is useless. He’s already broken. He even copied the manner in which Fafnir talks…… You must be tired, rest quietly for today Ddraig…… My partner is becoming even more of a lively Heavenly-Dragon. Returning back to the story, Rias in her magical girl’s costume was cute. I have it saved permanently inside the folder in my head……gufufu! ……More importantly, did Mil-tan get an offer from Leviathan-sama after that? I’m so scared that I can’t ask them…… I’m so frightened because it seems possible that he would be the servant of a Maou the next time I see him since its Mil-tan! Anyway, I wonder if those witches from the Khaos Brigade that attacked us at that audition are the same as those group that intruded into this town several days ago. “I wonder if the group called [Nilrem] from the Khaos Brigade are the ones that attacked us earlier.”
When I said that, Akeno-san nods. “There are quite a number of groups of magicians.”
Like Akeno-san said, there are other magicians associations. Except, the one that has a deep connection with the Devils right now is the organisation where Mephisto Pheles is acting as the chairman. Their official name is [Grauzauberer]. So it means that the ones who sent their documents to us is them. There are other organisations such as the “Golden Dawn” which is an organisation that MacGregor Matters-san from the Lucifer-group is a co-founder of, and they are famous for being an organisation that uses modern magic. Also, the organisation called [Rosenkreuzer] that Rudiger Rosenkreuz-san (one of my aims! ), the one who became a reincarnated Devil from being a human and the one who rose up to become the Ultimate-class Devil, previously belonged to is also a famous magicians’ organisation. Since Devils and magicians are close, I memorised the famous organisations in my head and kept repeating them in my head many times. It happens when I was recalling about the information on the magicians’ organisations in my head. | text_15 |
There are those that came down to this underground pool. “Nya, I’m so tired.”
An erotic Onee-san in a black kimono! It’s Kuroka! She came down to the poolside while being listless. Le Fay is following behind her and politely bows her head to us saying, “H-Hello”. The reason why Sona-kaichou and Akeno-san put on a bit of a stern look is probably because they still have doubts about Kuroka. More importantly, is the reason why Sona-kaichou isn’t shocked to see Kuroka and Le Fay because she was informed about it by Rias beforehand? “I’m back nya~.”
Kuroka approaches me and hugs onto meeeeee! The soft “Boin” sensation passes through to my whole body! Her huge, white, and smooth oppai are so exposed from her loose kimono! She then rubs her cheek against mine. “Sekiryuutei-chin♪ I want you to heal me since I’m tired~.”
……I can smell something really good from her black hair…… It feels like my brain will melt from the aroma of an older woman! E-Ever since she started lodging at my house, she clearly is increasing the number of times she is getting close to me! I’m happy though! Hey, Akeno-san will put on an unpleasant face so stop that! Do you even know that Akeno-san acts listless and doesn’t act like her age when girls that aren’t close to me come near me!? Though that’s also a cute side of hers! “K-Kuroka! D-Didn’t you go to Vali’s side after being called out by him?”
I say that to Kuroka who is rubbing against me. When we fought the group of magicians in order to save Koneko-chan, Gasper, and Ravel, these two left us and went to the place where Vali was. It’s certain that something happened there. Kuroka says it while sighing. “That’s right~. The thing is, Aži Dahāka came and attacked us~.”
[—!?] Everyone here (me, Akeno-san, Ravel, and Sona-kaichou) are in shock because of what Kuroka said. Of course! Aži Dahāka!? That’s one of the Evil-Dragons that Sensei mentioned! “……That’s one of the Evil-Dragons that died. If I remember correctly, it was said to be one of the fiendish Dragons……”
When Ravel said that, Sona-kaichou continues. “A wicked Dragon that controlled one thousand magic and pointed his fang against the army of the good Gods of the Zoroastrianism. It was said that it was killed by the hero Θraētaona and left in a state where it was basically sealed. ……If that Dragon was also resurrected back to this world, similar to Grendel, then that means……”
……Something insane is happening right now. So does that mean Khaos Brigade and Grayfia-san’s brother are trying to resurrect the Evil Dragons that were dead……? Even Grendel was that brutal and strong. I wonder how strong Aži Dahāka, that is more evil than Grendel, is! [……You can say this is our do or die moment. As a Sekiryuutei that is.] Even Ddraig is saying that with a tone that carried his determination. ……That means that I should prepare myself to face them in the worst situation there is, right……? Geez, so I don’t even have the time to rest. Kuroka takes her cheek away from me and puts on a bit of a serious look. “……We were travelling around the world, seeking for strong foes like them and the hidden mysteries of the world, however……that was clearly the strongest foe we ever faced.”
After Kuroka takes my teacup without my permission and drinks it, she continues. “……That Evil Dragon came at us while laughing, even if we punched, kicked, or cut him. And that’s while spurting blood from all over his body, you know? He didn’t show any sign of going down at all. ……That thing was broken. It wasn’t normal. I personally think it’s the kind of monster you shouldn’t fight –nya. He was so tough that it convinces me why the hero whatever his name was, was only able to seal him.”
……So it was tougher than Grendel…… Just the fact about that Dragon not going down against her full team basically proves how broken that Dragon is……! Ddraig says it with a low tone. [……If it’s possible, I don’t want to fight it. Most likely, Albion feels the same. You should avoid those who have both the desire to destroy everything and to destroy themselves, partner.] Even Ddraig who is courageous and has a sturdy spirit is against fighting the Evil Dragons……
Le Fay continues after Kuroka. “After that, the other deceased Dragon, Grendel, and a man wearing a robe appeared front of us……then Aži Dahāka and Grendel started fighting amongst themselves to decide which one of them will fight us. We only found it as a disastrous situation, so we decided to take our leave temporarily.”
Yeah, Euclid and Grendel were certainly saying something like that before leaving. I see, so they fought against each other at the location where they teleported to. No, maybe Evil-Dragons don’t have the sense of being comrades? ……I can feel the chills because it’s basically showing what Ddraig said about Evil-Dragons not having proper brains. “Even Vali who happily fought that was an incredible idiot –nya.”
Kuroka says that as if she finds it astonishing. I agree. That guy needs to have a hobby besides fighting. “May I ask you several questions regarding that afterwards?”
Sona-kaichou asks Le Fay. Even the magical girl responds honestly by saying, “Yes”. “Sekiryuutei-chin.”
Kuroka then says it while holding my nose. “You shouldn’t become a Dragon like that, okay? I’m definitely positive that you have to stay being an Oppai Dragon –nya.”
“I—don’t want to become like Vali and the Evil-Dragons.”
That’s what I strongly believe. Even Kuroka nods her head saying, “Good boy”. Then Kuroka asks to change the subject. “So, what were you talking about?”
“Regarding the magicians and their organisations.”
When I said that, Ravel explains the situation to Kuroka and Le Fay. Then Le Fay puts her hand up and says it timidly. “The truth is, I was originally in “Golden Dawn”. Over there I acquired modern magic, and spells that were forbidden by the magician organisations.”
Oh, so that’s why she was using those rare magic. During the Mid-class promotion, we were sequestered into a dimension field at the Underworld by Cao Cao, and Le Fay’s teleporting spell played a big role back then. Ravel says it while blowing her cheeks. “Regarding the name of the organisations, the group of Maverick Magicians that attacked us in the incident the other day, —[Hexennacht]! I won’t forget the name of those outlaws!”
And it seems like the possessor of [Incinerate Anthem] which is one of the Longinus is within that group called [Hexennacht]. And I hear that the possessor is one of their leaders. ……A Longinus possessor who is a leader of the group of ruffians. It sure is a troublesome mix. If it’s possible, I don’t want to get involved with them……
Akeno-san says it after nodding her head. “Certainly, those are the famous magicians’ organisations. Though the main magicians we, the youth Devils, deal with are those from Mephisto-sama’s organisation.”
Well, even Rias and Sensei told me that it won’t be a problem if I only remember the name of [Grauzauberer] at my current situation. | text_15 |
Maybe it will be okay if I am cautious of the group of Maverick Magicians, [Hexennacht], and the magicians’ faction of Khaos Brigade, [Nilrem]. “There sure are many things I need to remember…… The road to becoming a High-class Devil sure is hard.”
I take a breath. There are many things I need to remember, but I won’t be able to walk ahead unless I remember all of them. I am a Mid-class Devil after all, so I have to be aware and hold responsibility. It’s an unforgivable thing……if I don’t know anything during crucial times. “It sure is tough aiming to become a High-class Devil –nya. Though I think Sekiryuutei-chin is alright to be an Ultimate-class Devil in terms of strength. It’s a cruel reality that your brain has to catch up to that level.”
Kuroka sits on my lap. This Onee-san sure does act like how she wants to! Sona-kaichou then says it while smiling. “However, you may be right. If you get promoted, then you will be able to attain evil-pieces which will allow you to have servants that will support you, and depending on the way you use them, things may become easier for you in the future. Except, it means you will have greater responsibility by becoming a [King].”
That certainly is true. Just like how Rias does her job with us, I may be able to split the amount of work if I get my servants in the future. Ah, now I have a question. Actually, it has been bugging me for a while. “By the way, who did you make your servant first, Kaichou?”
Yeah, it’s regarding the circumstances of the Sitri group. Who did she make her servant first? I want to use that as a reference for the future. “Me? It was Tsubaki. I met her as soon as I came to Japan and made her my servant.”
So she made the vice-president her servant first. Well, it does seem like they have known each other the longest. Akeno-san continues while putting on sad eyes. “Tsubaki……also went through many things. I’m sure it was fortunate for her to have met Sona.”
“Yes, I’m also glad I met her as well.”
……I have heard a bit about Tsubaki-senpai before. She was born in the Shinra-clan that has an ancient and honourable origin that purifies evils, but due to her trait that calls out to abnormal beings through her mirrors, she received a state which was basically isolation. She overcame that by becoming a Devil, and changed it to her own powers. That was Tsubaki-senpai’s Sacred Gear, [Mirror Alice]. I then ask Akeno-san. “You were Rias’s first servant, right Akeno-san?”
I was told that before. “Yes, that’s correct. I am Rias’s first servant.”
Akeno-san puts her cup away and then speaks. “This is a good occasion, so let me talk a bit about it. My first meeting with Rias—”
That is a story about the beginning of the two little girls—. —Who am I? When I, Himejima Akeno, was young, I kept on asking myself that question. I, who had lost my mother by the hands of those who detest the Fallen Angels, disagreed with my father Barakiel, and continued to have a lifestyle where I travelled to different places. By myself when I was ten years old. It’s an age which was practically impossible for one to live on one's own. I even remember how my younger self believed strongly that I still have to keep on living on my own. I definitely can’t rely on my father. If I do……I feel like my heart will break from the sorrow of losing my mother and being scared at the hatred others had towards my father. What I had in my hand was my pocket money with only a bit of savings in it. ……I was thinking of buying a present for my mother for her birthday using that money. I did my best to not use that money, but I couldn’t overcome my empty stomach that had reached its limit, and I ended up using it while I kept on apologising to my mother inside myself. The memory of that time is still buried strongly in me. There is a limit to money. It’s not infinite. I didn’t have my father and my mother. I needed to somehow make some money despite being a child. However, there was no way that there were places that would hire a child that was merely ten years old. ……My merit is the ability to control lightning that was passed down from my father and the power to purify spirits that I learned from my mother. It happened on a certain day. I helped a child that was possessed by an evil spirit by chance. Then the child’s parents gave me a small quantity of snacks. I thought that this was it. That this was the only thing I was able to do—. From then on, I started to talk to the people that were possessed by evil spirits, purified them, and had a lifestyle where I received a bit of money and food from them. I couldn’t have a luxurious life. I didn’t have any place to live. However, I was able to survive. —Akeno, I will teach you how to drive away scary ghosts. ……What my mother taught me helped me to survive. It was lonely to sleep by myself……however I didn’t want to die yet. After that, I travelled around Japan, I started to learn how to communicate with abnormal beings, and was able to take my distance from humans. If I had to be grouped, then I would be grouped in the abnormal beings. Even though I have an appearance of a human, I carry the blood of a Fallen Angel. So it isn’t wrong for me to be classified as a non-human being. I had realised that myself despite being only ten years old. It was easier not to be hurt when I interact with others while telling myself that. There were those that wanted to take me in from the people who I had saved from the evil spirits. If there were people who actually mean it, there were also people who had other intentions. I was even able to realise that. I even found myself being chased. I was also targeted many times, like the time I stepped foot on the territory under the jurisdiction of the Church that detests Fallen Angels, and also by trainee monks who saw me as a hindrance to their job. A year and a half had passed since I had a lifestyle like that—. Around the time I had started to become familiar with travelling around the country purifying evil spirits, I had become friends with small Oni, and was able to control them. It happened when I sneaked into this certain town located in the T-prefecture. I had contact with a human that was capable of talking to spirits for a temporary time due to making a pact with a Devil. That person accidentally spoke to an evil spirit, got possessed by it, and almost got killed by it. I ended up saving that person. I should have ignored that person, but I didn’t have any choice since that person muttered out, “Save me”. By the time I realised it, I had saved that person from the evil spirit. It was only afterwards that I would come to know that human was someone that had been making a pact with the servant Devil of the current Head of the House of Gremory. But at that time, I realised it was my mistake for stepping foot into the Devil’s territory. The fact about the Devils fighting against the Fallen Angels was knowledge that I attained during my journey. | text_15 |
I am a being that carries the blood of a Fallen Angel. If I step my foot into their territory, it wouldn’t be weird for me to become their target. There was a high possibility that the Devils knew that I got into contact with one of the humans they have a pact with. ……There are many Devils that have strong pride. If they come to find out about a mere Fallen Angel girl getting in contact with their client…… They will come to eliminate me to get rid of their disgrace. I hid myself in the abandoned temple within that city, and decided to observe silently for a while. It was best to not get involved if you get wrapped into such cases. For a child like me it was impossible to fight a grown up Devil. It happened several days after I hid myself in the temple. I sensed a presence that was coming closer to me. I tried to look outside timidly from the broken door. And what appeared in front of my eyes was—a crimson. A beautiful crimson hair. A girl who looked like she was the same age as me. That girl who has an aura of someone who isn’t a human like myself, was looking around the surroundings. I hid my presence, and hid myself behind the tree after exiting the temple without making a sound. Staying inside the temple won’t be a good idea. A location that is known is the same as an easy target for them, and there won’t be anything left of me if I were attacked first. The crimson haired girl says it with a loud voice. “If you are here, then please come out. If you are willing to talk seriously about the reason for you to enter the territory of someone close to me, then I won’t do anything like blaming you for it.”
……I can’t trust what a Devil would say. Like I expected, it seems like they found out about me who purified the evil spirit. She’s a Devil despite having a cute face like that. And from what I can understand by searching through her aura, I can see that she is a child from a high quality Devil. ……I probably won’t be able to stay alive if I go against her. Even after that, she starts to talk in a persuasive manner, however I did not show myself in front of her. I simply have to turn my presence off and wait for her to leave. However, since she has found out about this place, then it will be good for me to leave here right away. I will need a new place where I can hide myself. When I was thinking about the dangerous situation I am in, the crimson haired girl sighs, probably because I didn’t show myself. She then says this. “……The truth is, there are mountaineering ascetics that are looking for you. Those humans came to negotiate with us. They said, “Can you leave the Fallen Angel girl to us?”—.”
—! Hearing that, my body shivers. It’s most likely them. The group of mountaineering ascetic that started appearing in places where I visited since a year ago. They aren’t after me because I’m a hindrance to their job—. The crimson haired girl then says this. “……Before those people appear in front of you, come to my side. I won’t treat you badly. As long as you explain the situation to me, I will give you the most support I can.”
Her words were so gentle…..that it sounded like my deceased mother. Yes, that girl was Rias—. —I had a dream. A carefree life from back then I dearly miss. “Hey, Kaa-sama. Will Akeno also make a friend?”
“Yes, you definitely will. Akeno, what do you want to do with your friend when you make one?”
“Umm……Akeno wants to go to see different places, go to the same school, and join the same “club” as her.”
“……Do you want to go to school, Akeno?”
“It’s okay. Akeno will be alright as long as Akeno has Kaa-sama and Tou-sama.”
“……I hope that you make a kind friend.”
“Yup! And Akeno wants a husband who will be strong and kind like Tou-sama!”
“Ufufu, if your father hears that, then he will be troubled.”
“Why?”
“That’s because, your father—.”
“……Kaa-sama.”
When I open my eyes, I realise that there are tears in my eyes. After packing my bag quickly, I left the abandoned temple that I was using as the place to sleep. It’s exactly about time for the sunrise. While the morning mist is still up, I sprint through the forest that is next to the highway. The reason why I didn’t make my move during late at night is because the time during then is the active time for Devils. If it’s this time during the sunrise, then I will be able to leave this town safely—. If it’s now, I can understand I had a naïve way of thinking due to being a child back then. When I was about to exit the forest—. Something covers me from the side while grasping hold of me. I then had a feeling that the aura coming from my whole body is disappearing right away. –When I looked, there is a net around my body. ……It’s not a mere net. The more I struggle, the more it feels like it will drain that much of strength from me. It must be a net with a special spell on it. RING RING ……Then a unique sound of a staff echoes throughout the forest creepily. “—I have found you.”
There was a single low-voice of a man. “—The cursed daughter born from our Himejima bloodline.”
From behind the trees,
“—The child that carries the blood of that black Angel.”
—Several mountaineering ascetics sedge-woven hat who are carrying a staff appears. “—It has been a while, Akeno.”
A voice with dignity says that to me. I’m familiar with this voice. The mountaineering ascetics make a path and the one who appears in front of me is man who has passed his middle age. He takes his sedge-woven hat off, and looks at me who is captured by the net. His eyes are filled with sadness. “……Granduncle.”
Yes, this old man is someone from the Himejima. To me, he is my granduncle from my mother’s side. Himejima are a clan that has been affiliated with Shinto since ancient times. My mother’s family is also entrusted with a Shinto shrine with history behind it. The other mountaineering ascetics must be the relatives of Himejima. Granduncle says it to me while bending down. “I won’t let you escape now. I must get rid of Himejima’s shame today. You understand me, right?”
—A shame. For them, it’s said that the daughter from Himejima was taken and used by a Fallen Angel, and I……am known as a cursed child that was born from them. For that reason I am a shame to them. Himejima is a Shinto clan with historical background. For that reason, breeding with another kind is an unforgivable act. If it gets found out by the Japanese God they serve, they won’t know what kind of penalty they will receive. ……The oath and cleanness towards the rules of Himejima are absolute, and as a result, my mother died—. I, who have lost my mother and have rejected my father, wandered throughout the country, and ended up being targeted by those from Himejima. A child that will taint the name of Himejima must be a being they can’t allow to exist. “……I simply want to live.”
I said that while actually meaning that. There isn’t any falsehood behind that. I……am an outcast who couldn’t go after my mother and couldn’t follow my father. | text_15 |
However, it feels like I will be rejecting all the experience I had in that house if I were to die, and I simply hated the idea of that happening. Granduncle breathes out in grief, and shook his head to the side. “Do you really think a human with black wings will be able to experience the life of a normal person? In the past one year and six months, you should have realised it when you travelled to different areas. ……You are a smart child after all. For a monster to attain the living style of a human, did you not come to realise that it isn’t something you can achieve with an ordinary strength?”
……Yes, I have witnessed it. While I was travelling throughout the country, I came to understand that in order for someone who has an extraordinary power, you would need a strong determination and strength to live like a normal person. I still don’t have a strong determination and strength. For that reason I became scared many times. I started to think that there isn’t any place for me in this world—. —No, I am here! I am living here! I still…..can’t die! I don’t want to die! I make lightning within my hand and released it towards the Himejima mountaineering ascetics! While making a bright flash, my lightning strikes between them. Possibly due to the power of my lighting being stronger than they imagined, it seems like I got them while they let their guard down, and they didn’t know where to aim their staff at. “Ha(Destroy)!”
Granduncle makes a loud voice. It seems like a strong spiritual power was released at the same time, and it disperses my lightning. ……It looks like my lightning won’t work on granduncle. Even though it ended like this, I did increase the power since the last time I fought him……
The mountain ascetics fix their stance, and increase their hatred toward me. “Damn! The power of her “Light and Thunder” is getting more powerful as days pass!”
“If we don’t take her down quickly, we will be the ones getting killed eventually!”
The mountain ascetics direct their staff at me—. “Oni!”
“Oni-ni!”
The small Onis stands in front of me to protect me from the mountain ascetics. No! All of you will be wiped out! “Don’t!”
I desperately move my body despite being wrapped in the net, and use my whole body to protect the Onis. “……So you will protect the Onis huh. Looks like you have also inherited the blood from that girl Shuuri.”
Granduncle points his staff at me cold heartedly, who is protecting the Onis. A powerful power gathers at the tip of his staff. I will most likely die if I get hit by it. “I’m sorry, but this is the end for you. It seems like the black Angels aren’t interfering. The least I can do is to send you off without any pain.”
……I hate men. I really hate adults. They were only worried about how they will appear to others, and didn’t forgive my mother at the end……! They also see me as a disgusting creature. I hide my hatred towards them and tell my Granduncle my last wish. “……Please spare these small Onis.”
“……Sure, very well.”
“One more. ……Please put my grave next to Kaa-sama’s……I beg you.”
“I cannot allow that. You are an existence that was not supposed to exist. I will only promise you the matter regarding the small Onis.”
……I didn’t have that much expectation for him to approve the latter wish. However, it was a faint hope I held that it was possible. However, as long as the small Onis will be safe then it’s all right. “……Oni.”
The small Onis are shedding tears because they are worried about me. It’s all right. Thank you for serving me until now. It’s okay. Live on behalf of me. All of you shouldn’t hold a grudge against them. It seems like the small Onis understood what I want to tell them without saying it to them. Granduncle’s staff gathered even more powerful spiritual power, and it happens when he was about to unleash it towards me. When I close my eyes, I hear a voice. “—Hold on.”
The light gathered around the staff disappears due to that voice. The mountain ascetics and my eyes move towards the depth of the forest. The one who appears from there is a crimson haired girl, —Rias Gremory. Next to her is a middle aged man wearing butler’s clothing who has a refined look. Rias then says. “There are some personal questions I want to ask that girl.”
Since the mountain ascetics know that the identity of this girl is a Devil, they point their staff at Rias. Granduncle says it to Rias without getting that shocked. “The Gremory’s daughter. I’m sure I had talked to you regarding this……”
Rias continues on while putting on a fearless smile. “Yes, you sure did. I do think this problem is the matter of your clan. However, tell me one thing. What will you do with this girl? Are you planning to kill her?”
“……And what will you do if that’s what we are planning to do?”
She then says this to what my granduncle said. “If you are planning to kill her, then I will be taking her.”
The mountain ascetics starts to stir up at her words. “Who the hell do you think you are?”
“Damn Devil!”
“This is the problem of our Himejima clan!”
They start to say abusive words to her. Granduncle then calms them down. “Calm down, all of you. ……Gremory’s daughter, are you planning to interfere in our problem?”
The two sides then glare at each other, and the man who was next to Rias gets in-between them and tells my granduncle while smiling. “Now now, please calm down. I am the [Bishop] of the current Head of the House of Gremory, and the one that is in charge of this area, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa. Please call me Agrippa.”
Yes, I entered the territory of this person called Agrippa who happens to be a servant of the current Head of the House of Gremory. The man with noble atmosphere who called himself Agrippa points towards the depth of the forest and says it. “How about we have a little chat over there? Don’t you think having the children listen to the circumstance of us adults will only make them learn unnecessary abusive words?”
Since he is able to say this in front of Rias who is the daughter of his Master, it proves how much faith she has in him. “…………Very well.”
My granduncle and others, the mountain ascetics, disappear into the depth of the forest. Rias removes the net around my body right away. “You will be fine now.”
She shows a smile to me like a girl of her age. Rias then says it after staring at my black hair. “You sure have beautiful black hair. I love the black hair of the Japanese people.”
—! Why is it? Her words are making me feel happier. Is it perhaps because she is calling me “Japanese”? Or is it because she praised my black hair? No, maybe because I’m feeling as though I was rescued by her attitude that is speaking to me while accepting who I am. After a while, the mountain ascetics and Sir Agrippa return. Granduncle says this to me who got untied. “……Promise me two things. I will swear to you that we won’t lay our hands on you if you keep those promises. First, you must not step foot into the territory that is under our surveillance. | text_15 |
Second, to stay besides that girl with crimson-hair every time you do something. As long as you keep these two promises, we will swear to you that we won’t lay our hands on you ever again.”
—! Granduncle said something that makes me believe this isn’t real. It was certainly something that I didn’t predict. The mountain ascetics leave silently from me who has my mouth opening wider by the seconds. I can’t help it, so I ask him one question. “…………May I introduce myself as “Himejima” from now on?”
Granduncle says it without turning back. “……There are many others that carry that surname. Do as you like.”
Saying just that, granduncle and the others leave from this place. The only ones left are Rias, Sir Agrippa, and I. Then Sir Agrippa says it to Rias. “Now then, princess. I will leave the rest to you.”
He says it cheerfully. This is something I found out afterwards, which is that Sir Agrippa suggested an idea to my granduncle that the House of Gremory will carry on the existence of me and my past history. Then if I do something from now on, they will make it that “The one who serves the House of Gremory did that”. It seems like there were other suggestions from their side, but I heard that Sir Agrippa accepted all of their suggestions. As a result, I did not get myself targeted by them ever again. “Was it okay, Agrippa? Didn’t you need to do something due to the issue about our territory?”
Rias tries to confirm with him. Yes, I purified the human who has a pact with this person on my own. However, Sir Agrippa smiles gently. “I do not have a hobby to pass a judgement on a small lady after all. However, it was fortunate. I will be leaving from this area next month and it was planned for me to work in a different country. If the Devil from a different household that will be taking this territory were to meet with this lady……that Devil wouldn’t have been merciful.”
Yes, I was fortunate. If I came here a month late—I probably wouldn’t be alive. Devils……I thought they were a scary existence. However, these people I met who are from the House of Gremory—are Devils that are kind and strict. Sir Agrippa pats my head. “I’m very sorry for the fact that we, the Gremory, took everything from you which includes your birth. You probably had your reasons and you even had the history of your life till now. However, this was the only way to save you.”
I shake my head to the side, and put on a smile that I couldn’t show for a long time. “No, I’m grateful that I was able to be safe like this.”
At that time, I said that while actually meaning it. Even if the Himejima-clan were to forget me, just my existence will be the biggest proof that my mother, Himejima Shuuri, existed. This is something I found out afterwards by some connections, but when I was being chased by the ones from Himejima, the one who saved me when I was in danger……was Azazel who was secretly hiding himself. The thing that granduncle said that time, “It seems like the black Angels aren’t interfering” must mean him. It must be an action he took on behalf of my father who wasn’t able to show himself in front of me. That person watched over me simply because I’m the daughter of his war buddy—. Maybe he can’t forgive himself by thinking that he was the one that killed the wife of his war buddy. Except, he doesn’t say anything. No matter what time, he simply shows a smile of a naughty child to me—. What I witnessed when I stepped foot into the Underworld by having Rias take me was—a gorgeous and luxurious castle. The one I met right away was Venerana-sama who happens to be Rias’s mother. “How do you do? You must be the Fallen Angel lady that Rias mentioned. It’s nice to meet you, I am Rias’s mother, Venerana. It’s okay for you to think of this house as your own.”
Just like she said, I was welcomed into the Gremory’s castle with a special treatment. She even taught me the way a lady should act, different kinds of knowledge, and even studies. I went into a brilliant world that makes me think that the life I had until now wasn’t real. About six months had passed since I started living in the Underworld, it happened when I was reading the book about monsters together with Rias in her room. I asked her. “Hey, why are you doing this much for me?”
“Why are you asking me now? We may have met by a chance, but we are family now, you know?”
I felt as though I was really saved by Rias who said that. Rias says it while she takes the chess piece on the chessboard into her hand. “That’s right, I will be receiving the [Evil Pieces] soon. That’s why there is a part of me that is thinking of gathering my servants.”
“……So you are asking me to become your servant because I carry the blood of a Fallen Angel?”
“You saved a person that was possessed by an evil spirit in that town right? Why did you do that?”
“……That person was asking for help so I couldn’t resist.”
She makes a big nod with her head and then smiles. “Yes, that! “A kind Fallen-Angel”! It sure did make me want to turn you into my servant!”
……I’m astonished. The truth is I thought of her as a weird Devil girl. That’s because she wants a “kind Fallen-Angel”. “Ufufu.”
When I started laughing with amusement, Rias makes a strange look while tilting her head. “D-Did I say something weird?”
“Yup, I’m sure you are quite weird.”
“A-Am I……? But I thought you were a kind girl, that’s why I wanted to rescue you back then.”
“—! ……Rias, thank you. I was really happy back then.”
I was so indebted to Rias that I can’t thank her enough—. After that, I started to gain knowledge about the Underworld, the Devils, and the Fallen-Angels, while living in the Gremory castle. I usually stayed beside Rias, and had a lifestyle where I go between the human world and the Underworld with her. Rias took me to many places. There were many places in this world I didn’t know about. “Look, Akeno! That’s the Niagara falls! But the great falls we saw in the Underworld before was even more amazing!”
Rias showed me all sorts of her expressions. Like when she was angry, when she smiled, and when she cried after being lectured by her mother. I always stood by her side and at times I cheered her up, at times I laughed together with her, and at times I argued with her. Without realising it, she became someone who is irreplaceable. Sirzechs-sama, Grayfia-sama, and their servants even treated me well. It was around then when I met Sona. And around the time when Rias entered junior high, she received her evil pieces from her father. “Akeno, will you become my [Queen]? ……Will you become a Devil and support me by staying next to me?”
I gave my answer, yes, to Rias who asked me with anxiety. There was no reason for me to refuse by this time. After that, Rias took in Koneko-chan who was moping due to the troubles her actual sister, Kuroka, caused and then made Yuuto-kun into her servant. Around the time when we moved up to the high school division of Kuou academy, Rias said this to me. “Akeno. | text_15 |
I’m thinking of joining a club when I enter the high school division of this Kuou academy.”
“What will you be joining? Sports club? Cultural club?”
She opens the pamphlet for the entrance to the high school division of Kuou academy happily. “Now, what should I do? Sports club does sound wonderful and so does the cultural club, so it sure does make it hard for me to choose. Ufufu, I can imagine Sona becoming the student president of the student council.”
It seems like she is really happy that she will be entering the high school division of Kuou academy. She then takes an interest in the book I’m carrying. “Akeno, what is that book?”
“This is a human’s book written about monsters and mysterious phenomenon. It’s a book with occult taste in it.”
She then says it after hearing my answer while looking through the books. “Occult…… Then, let’s join the Occult Research Club!”
“Occult Research Club? B-But I’m sure that I saw on the documents that the club got abolished because there weren’t enough members……”
Rias then says it boldly and fearlessly at my words. “I will revive it! Yup! I’ve decided! I will join the Occult Research Club! Akeno will be the vice-president! The members will be……Yuuto and Koneko, and then I shall form the club with my servants I still haven’t met with yet!”
She then tells me her big aim. “Ufufu. Sure. Why not. I will be the vice-president. Let’s graduate from high school together.”
“Oh, I’m planning to go to University as well, you know?”
“Then, I will be tagging along with you until then.”
When I said that, she suddenly says no. “No!”
Rias takes my hand, and says this to me face to face. “Akeno will be my [Queen] and my friend for the rest of my life.”
Yes, I understand. I am your [Queen]. So I will be staying by your side all the time. I will be your friend forever. So let me say this. ——Thank you, Rias. Please take care of me from now on as well. “Bueeeeeeeen!”
I, Hyoudou Issei, am man-crying after hearing Akeno-san share her past with me. I never imagined Rias and Akeno-san had a fated meeting like that! No wonder the two of them are always together! I can also understand how Rias left here while entrusting this place to Akeno-san! So they were living together while trusting each other since that age huh. “……Munya-munya.”
Kuroka, who moved away from my lap to the chair next to me, is sleeping with boredom. ……This damn naughty cat……! That was a good story! Ravel says it while wiping her tears. “I never knew Agrippa-sama had done such deeds.”
Akeno-san nods at Ravel’s words. “Yes, he is positioned as the vice-chief engineer of the Demonic Power Research Institute that was organised by Sirzechs-sama. It certainly is an abnormal position amongst reincarnated Devils.”
Oh, so Agrippa-san who saved Akeno-san has an important role in that organisation huh. Is he among the people that are supporting us? More importantly, even a reincarnated Devil can get an important role in such institutes by how you make achievements huh. “……Nya, I will be swimming –nya.”
Kuroka opens her eyes while being half asleep. When she walks to the diving board, she takes her kimono off very daringly, and then jumps into the hot pool while being naked! I can’t help myself but to be fascinated at the real breasts that are bouncing in front of me! More importantly, doesn’t she wear anything under her kimono!? “So Koneko’s sister went huh. Good timing. Haa, haa.”
The one who shows up while saying that is Xenovia in her swimsuit! Probably because she finished her swimming race with Irina, she returns to where all of us are at. “Ise, I’m going to excuse myself.”
Saying that—,Xenovia sits on my lap! The sensation of Xenovia’s soft thighs and buttocks that I’m feeling with my legs! Xenovia who is sitting on my lap says it while playing around with her hair. “I was having a bet with Irina in our challenge. The one who wins in the swimming race will be able to sit on Ise’s lap.”
You guys were swimming while making a bet like that!? And did you two ignore my opinion regarding that!? Irina who is also in her swimsuit shows up while having teary eyes, and she then takes her swimming cap off. Her long hair shows up from underneath it. Yup, Irina who doesn’t have her long hair tied up also looks cute! “You are so lucky! I also want to sit on Ise-kun’s lap!”
Irina says it while feeling really jealous about it. Is it me, or has my lap been very popular lately!? What’s happening!? Why is everyone craving for it!? —Then, Irina comes behind me and starts hugging me from behind while saying, “Ei!”! Irina’s breasts are pressing onto my baaaaack! For me to be able to feel this elastic sensation of an Angel’s breasts……I’m really grateful for it! Angel’s breasts sure do have some effect in them! “I will be taking his back, Xenovia!”
“Hmm, you sure can’t be taken lightly.”
I find these two idiots who have a sense of victory in such mysterious things cute. “Hau! Ise-san is in full-capacity mode! I’m also joining in!”
Asia rushes in while having teary eyes! These three are always close to each other at all times! Yeah, there is a certain story involving these three. Was that before or after the battle against the Evil-God Loki—
My name is Shidou Irina! I’m a female high school student that attends Kuou academy! I was formerly an agent affiliated with the Protestant church; however I am currently an Angel that reincarnated from a human due to many events! “Eh? A present for Ise-kun?”
While holding the sandwich which happens to be my lunch, I’m listening to the opinion of my two friends who said that with a serious expression on their faces. “Yes. I heard about it from my connections. That there is something that Ise-san wants.”
A beautiful girl with shiny and silky blonde hair, Asia Argento, says that while wriggling her body. She is one of my friends, and she was formerly a Holy-maiden from the Vatican. Due to complicated matters, she is now living here in Japan as a Devil. However, it’s a waste to leave her as a Devil; she is really honest, pure, and cute! “I’m thinking of tagging along with Asia because she said she wants to go shopping. I think it will be too much for Asia to go to a place far away by herself.”
The girl who is eating from a huge lunch box says that. The one who looks like she is quite active and the one who has a green mesh in her hair is Xenovia. She’s formerly my colleague. She was formerly affiliated with the Vatican and was an agent from the Catholic side. We worked together quite a lot. We eliminated monsters together where we overcame the teaching we are both from. However, like Asia-san, she is also a Devil now. People will think that Devils and Angels won’t get along, but since our leaders formed an alliance, we can interact normally now. By the way, the one called “Ise” is my childhood friend and the one Asia-san loves, Hyoudou Issei-kun! It seems like Xenovia is also fascinated with him lately. In my case……I’m not really sure. | text_15 |
He’s a lecherous boy, but it’s certain that he has some cool sides to him. I’m sure the part of him where he is passionate and so straight forward in everything is charming. “We are planning to go and buy the thing that Ise wants this weekend, so how about you come along with us Irina?”
Xenovia says that. Oh my! Is this an invitation to go shopping with them? I’m so happy. I never thought I would get invited! “Yes, please do let me come along! It seems fun!”
I gave them a yes. Having friends sure is wonderful! Like this, it’s decided that the trio of us that are related to the Church will be going out to buy a present for Ise-kun! This time, it’s our time to shine! The next weekend. We have eaten our breakfast, and left Ise-kun’s house which is the place we are living in after taking some rest. All of us are wearing our casual clothes. Asia-san is wearing a cute beige one piece dress. Xenovia looks cool with her jacket and jeans. I’m wearing a shirt and a skirt-type laced shorts. I hear that we can’t buy the thing Ise-kun wants unless we go to Tokyo. “So what is this thing that Ise-kun wants?”
I ask Xenovia while we are walking towards the nearest train station. “It seems like it’s something called “eroge”. It might be an abbreviation for something.”
“Hmm, an “eroge”. I wonder what it is.”
I imagined lot of things in my head, however it doesn’t fit any of those things I come up with. “By the way, among those “eroge”, the one Ise wants is called, “My Sacred Lifestyle with My Little Devil Onee-san 3”. Xenovia says that while looking at the memo. “……Is that a video? Or a film? Is that a DVD?”
Asia-san tilts her head adorably. Maybe it’s a film just like Asia-san said. Xenovia declares it by having her eyes shine. “Yeah. I’m feeling that the point lies in the title, “My Sacred Lifestyle with My Little Devil Onee-san”. The little Devil is most likely related to a Devil. I think the sacred lifestyle is referring to a ritual of the Church. And it even has a number in the title. It’s certain that it’s a video of some sort. Judging from these evidences, Ise wants a video documentary about an exorcist that is trying to exorcise his older sister that is possessed by a Devil, and this will be the part 3 for it.”
“ “Oh~” ”. Asia-san and I made a sound of admiration at Xenovia’s incredible judgement. Y-You are amazing, Xenovia! You can pull out an answer like that from very few clues……
She was a naughty girl who did things using her strength when she was my partner, and now she grew up like this……
Ah, it may have been appropriate for Xenovia to have gone to Rias-san’s side. That’s because she’s maturing like this day by day. Rias-san is a High-class Devil Onee-san that is the Master of Asia-san, Xenovia, and Ise-kun. She’s a perfect woman who has a long crimson hair, has a nice body figure, has a good family background, has good looks, and has a good personality. She’s even kind to an Angel like myself. Even I admire Rias-san! “But, to be expected from Ise. He’s usually not serious and is lewd; however, I have to admire how hard he works. For training not only his body but also his brain…… There are many sides of him that I need to use as an example.”
Xenovia nods her head while putting on eyes that are carrying her admiration towards him. “Yes. Ise-san is training hard every day in order to become a splendid Devil. T-To be expected from Ise-san whom I like very much……”
Oh my, Asia-san. She has her face turn red, and her eyes are in a maiden’s mode. It seems like Xenovia is also remembering how she feels about Ise-kun since her cheeks are red. You sure are a sinful boy, Ise-kun! “So then, where should we shop first? Is it sold in places that are related to the Church? If that’s the case, then it seems like it can be solved if I go there……”
Xenovia answers my question. “No, it seems like this is a master piece that even the Church can’t obtain. It seems like we can find it in a place called the “Holy Land”. ”
Oh my! The Holy Land! It must be Mecca! “So there is a Holy Land even in Japan? So where is this place, Xenovia?”
“Akihabara.”
We then head towards Akihabara from the nearest station. One hour passed since we got on the train. We exited out of the station from the Denkimachi exit. ……
All three of us are overwhelmed by the scenery! The numbers of electronic shops that are all lined up! A-Amazing! This place is packed with huge electronic shops! There are so many anime boards, and it seems like it’s a showy place! T-There is a maid who is handing out leaflets! There’s also a car with anime paintings parked here as well! Somehow it seems like a view with all sorts of weird things all mixed up! “……I thought that the cities in the Underworld were amazing……however this place is totally a different world.”
Even Xenovia who has been to the cities in the Underworld is so shocked that her eyes are open wide. “Y-Yes! I-It’s amazing! There are electronic shops everywhere I look!”
Asia-san is already panicking so much that her eyes are spinning. “I’ve heard rumours about this place, but it’s beyond what I imagined. So this is Akihabara……”
I said it like that. It’s amazing. I left Japan to move to England when I was an infant, so I haven’t seen the cities of Japan up-close. So Japan has been increasing in terms of technology while I was doing sacred work in England……
Looking at the people around us, Xenovia makes a serious face. “Holy Land huh. So that means the people that are walking here are the pilgrims. We, the ones that are related to the Church, will only embarrass ourselves if we don’t move around with proper attitudes.”
“Y-Yes!”
Asia-san stands straight once again at Xenovia’s words. I nod my head while being cautious of my movements. It may have been better if all three of us came here wearing sister’s uniform if it was going to turn out like this. “You are right. I will also walk with pride as the messenger sent from Michael-sama! I won’t be able to make an embarrassment of myself for Michael-sama’s sake as well! “But first, let’s pray to the Heaven before stepping foot into the Holy Land.”
“ “ “Oh, Lord!” ” ”
The three of us prayed on the spot! Yup! Looks like I’m full with spirits now! Xenovia and Asia-san are Devils, but they are able to do their prayers as an exception. Xenovia takes out her memos from her pocket. “—Oh, when I mentioned about going to Akihabara to buy something, Ise’s parents, vice-president Akeno, and Koneko, also handed me their memo of the things they wanted me to buy for them.”
“From Otou-sama and Okaa-sama? I wonder what they are.”
If I remember correctly, it seems like Asia-san thinks of Ise-kun’s parents as her actual father and mother, and I heard that she made an oath towards Heaven that she will be living on as their daughter. It sure is a beautiful story! “Umm……it seems like what Chichiue asked for is a TV cable. | text_15 |
It seems like we can find it by showing what’s written on this memo to the shop clerk.”
“Then let’s head over to the electronic shop over there!”
Saying that, I use my finger to point at the huge electronic shop that appeared on my sights as soon as I exited the station. “……S-So this is what an electronic shop of Japan with economic power looks like.”
Xenovia mutters while having sweat on her forehead. We are taking a rest on the bench at the uppermost floor of the building after entering the store and having looked through the building. All of us are astonished and speechless at the unfamiliar scenery of this electronic shop, and we have our heads spinning because of it. T-This is amazing…… There are big and thin televisions all lined up, and something that looks like speakers are emitting out sounds from every direction…… The small digital cameras, the washing machines with high specs, and the shiny lighting equipment that we see every day looks like something from a different world. That’s right. We were raised in a Church since we were young. We lived in a world which is distant from a world like this with technology. W-Well, we use television and computers at Church, but if we compare it with Tokyo with the most advanced home technology……
I hear that tourists from all over the world come to Akihabara; however I did not expect this. I’m actually shocked. We are having a shock from their culture simply from having a look through a single store. “D-D-D-Donki, Don Quijote……”
Asia-san starts to sing the song that was being played inside the shop while having her eyes spin! “Asia, get a grip of yourself! This is only the first battle! How can you go down this quick!? We still haven’t finished our shopping yet!”
Xenovia tries to get Asia-san’s consciousness back by shaking her shoulders. “……Donpen-kun is so cute. Donpen-kun……”
“Asia! Uuu! No, Asiaaaaaa!”
First, let’s drink some cold drinks to calm down. Maybe Asia-san calmed down since she drank her juice, so she says it again. “Let’s at least buy the thing for Otou-sama, or else it seems like we won’t last.”
What Asia-san said is appropriate. For Asia-san, Xenovia, and me that were raised in a Church, maybe this Holy Land is too sudden for us. It feels like we will be taken away by the mysterious power residing in this land if we don’t move more quickly. We refreshed our attitude, and went downstairs once again. We head towards the area where there are many televisions in order to buy the product for Ise-kun’s father. We accomplish one of our shopping tasks safely by showing the memo to the shop clerk. After that, we went to a lower floor, and each of us looks around the mysterious machines while being nervous. “Look at this, Asia, Irina!”
Xenovia is looking at a box that seems to contain a small machine while having her whole body shake. “W-What’s wrong, Xenovia?”
When Asia-san and I ask Xenovia suspiciously, she answers us while swallowing her saliva. “T-Take a look at this…… It seems like you can bake bread……just by using this machine box!”
—! Asia-san and I became speechless at Xenovia’s words. ……Y-You must be joking! I can’t come to believe that so suddenly……
However, by looking at the panel where it is explaining about this machine, it really does seem like you can bake bread simply using this……
“I-It can’t be…… I can’t believe you can bake bread without using a pot…… The bakery will lose their jobs……”
Asia-san says it with a shivering voice while covering her mouth with her hands. I check the name for it. –Home bakery! A bakery in your home! Such a straightforward name! “Home bakery! I never imagined for Japan that is so fixated in food will go this far……!”
“I-It seems like it will bake it if you simply put the ingredients in it!”
“I wonder how many lost sheep would be saved from this…… So this is the technology of Japan that is going far ahead in technology……! It far surpasses the technology of alchemy!”
Asia-san, Xenovia, and I, put our hands together at the spot. “ “ “Oh, Lord! With this, many of our believers would be saved!” ” ”
I’m deeply moved that my mind went to the Heaven! So this is the Holy Land! Amazing! I really am starting to think that this is a Holy Land! “I want this. The price is……ngh.”
Xenovia had her eyes sparkling, but she mumbles after she looks at the price. The price is approximately thirty thousand yen. It’s expensive! We are basically high school students, so such prices like this will be too much for us. I am an Angel, but my salary is no different than that of a female high school student that is working part-time. It also seems like Asia-san and Xenovia that are doing Devils job is no different from me. The three of us check our wallets. All of us put on a stern look. “……I bought new clothes and shoujo manga the other day, and more importantly, I don’t have that much money left……”
“I also bought equipment for my training……mu.”
It seems like we can’t rely on Asia-san and Xenovia’s budget. I’m no different from these two, I think. I ended up buying the new goods in Heaven with my own expenses, and I also bought equipment that I can put on display for my room, so my money is gone……
Oh! T-That’s it! M-Maybe, this is it! This magnificent idea flashes inside my head! “I think I can buy this using this as the expenses for Heaven’s use! I’m sure Michael-sama would forgive me if I use it in order to save even a single lost sheep if possible!”
I use my mobile phone right away to call Heaven directly. After exchanging several words with the person in charge, I make peace sign towards the other two. “They said I can use the Heaven’s credit card as an exception!”
Xenovia and Asia-san cries when they heard that! “Is such thing possible! ?”
“It must be Michael-sama’s compassion!”
I can only use the Heaven’s credit card when I need to buy something I really need, but I received an approval for today as an exception! Oh, Michael-sama! Such a merciful heart he has! I have tears running down, and then I pray towards the Heaven and Michael-sama. Michael-sama, please watch! I will make many types of bread with this home bakery, and I will save the lost sheep! After that, I received a harsh call from Heaven where they said, “I’m entrusting the expenses for the ingredients to you”. The path for our faith is hard! However, I’m going to work hard for it! “Now then, next is the shopping for vice president Akeno.”
Xenovia looks at the memo while carrying the huge box for the home bakery so easily. I feel strong when I have someone with strength at a time like this. That’s because she can be of help when we suddenly buy something. “Yup. It seems like she wants a cosplay costume.”
“Cosplay? Is Akeno-san fascinated with cosplay lately?”
I tilt my head at Xenovia’s words. Akeno-san— that is referring to Himejima Akeno-san, and for Asia-san and Xenovia, she is their senior Devil who is in the same group as them. She is a Japanese beauty that has silky black hair, and she has magnificent proportions. | text_15 |
It seems like she uses her charming body to approach Ise-kun every night. Asia-san, Xenovia, it may be possible for Ise-kun to be eaten by her if you let your guard down! “……M-Maybe it’s another naughty cosplay costume? Even the other day, she approached Ise-san by wearing a costume which revealed a lot of her skin……”
Asia-san is in worry. She’s probably thinking that Akeno-san will use that costume to make Ise-kun fall for her, so she’s really worried about it…… Hmm, Ise-kun truly is a sinful boy! While asking the people we pass by, we enter the shop that sells cosplay costumes. We are overwhelmed as soon as we got in. That’s because there are many rare looking costumes in every direction we look! If there’s a costume that looks like a sister’s costume, there’s also many costumes that look like school uniforms(?). Wow, there are also many cute looking ones! Since Asia-san and Xenovia are also girls, they are looking at the costumes with keen eyes. Xenovia tries to look for the one Akeno-san wants by asking the shop clerk. When she takes it to her hand, Asia-san and I make our faces go red! “……It seems like it’s something called a bikini-armour. It seems like it’s something worn by female warriors that appears in a game.”
Xenovia looks at it with keen eyes while holding the bikini-type armour. It’s a costume that barely hides your skin! Even the pants for it has a lewd shape! With Akeno-san’s breasts size, the top armour won’t be able to cover everything. Oh! That’s her aim! A plan to fascinate Ise-kun by using her breasts that are falling out! If she approaches him with this lewd costume, it seems like the oppai-loving Ise-kun will jump on her with joy! “……It feels like I have to wear this once as a swords-woman.”
While having her eyes glow, Xenovia puts on a provocative smile. She must be burning with rivalry towards Akeno-san who isn’t here! “Yes! Then how about you try them over here?”
The woman shop clerk takes her to the dressing room! “Yeah. Let me try them.”
Xenovia heads to the dressing room while holding the bikini-armour. “E-Even I can wear them!”
While putting on a red face, Asia-san takes the same lewd costume from nearby, and also goes inside the same dressing room as Xenovia. Oh my, Asia-san is also burning with rivalry towards Akeno-san. Should I also try something on as well? Oh, I think this one looks good. I always wanted to try something like this once. I enter the dressing room next to theirs, and change my clothes. [It’s made from a mysterious material, but it doesn’t feel bad. If it’s made strongly, then maybe you can use it in an actual battle.] I hear Xenovia’s voice. It seems like she took a liking at the costume. [……L-Like I thought, a costume like this won’t appeal unless you have a glamorous body like Xenovia-san. In my case, the volumes of my size are……]
Even though Asia-san tried them on, it seems like there are parts where she isn’t satisfied with when she contrasts it with her body figure. I do think that Asia-san has a slender and a beautiful body. [Fufufu, that isn’t true. Look.] [Afuun! ……Xenovia-san, I will be troubled if you start to fondle me so suddenly……!] [I think you have a sufficient size as well, Asia. Do you think like that because you compare yourself with Buchou and vice-president?] [……T-That’s because Ise-san loves big breasts, and it seems like he won’t be satisfied with my sizes......]
[That isn’t true. I heard this from Kiryuu. Apparently, the most important is the sensitivity. It seems like men would be satisfied as long as you have a good sensitivity. Even Ise would be happy if it’s yours, Asia.] [I-Is that true……?] [It is. Just like this.] [I-Iyaaaan. Auun……]
[You sure make lewd sounds, Asia.] [That’s because your fingers are…… I-I won’t lose! Ei!] [Aaan! Asia……where did you learn this technique from……iyan……my breasts feels weird……]
[I just copied you, Xenovia-san! Did you know that you were playing around with my body using your fingers lewdly like this, Xenovia-san?] [……I-I see…… So there was this much difference between doing that and having this done to you……aa, iyan……! Asia, my body is starting to feel even weirder……]
……Geez, what are those two doing inside the dressing room. If Ise-kun hears this, he will be bursting blood from his nose. Like that, all of us got changed and got out from the dressing room. [Wow.] The other female customers that are checking the costumes within this shop make a voice of admiration. They are looking at the other two rather than me. Xenovia has worn the bikini-armour from before perfectly, and she is swinging around the imitation of a western sword on the spot. Asia-san is wearing a costume of a dancer which reveals a lot of her skin, and even though she is acting embarrassed, there is a sense of sacred beauty in her. More importantly, since she has a beautiful body line, surprisingly, this dancer’s costume fits her. Anyway, I’m wearing a devilish costume. It’s black, and it has a Devil’s wings growing out from my back, and there is a tail coming out from my buttocks. It isn’t that flashy compared to the other two, but I have my belly button exposed. After having some fun with cosplaying, we finish the shopping for Akeno-san, and then move on for the next shopping—. “I was able to buy the book Okaa-sama wanted!”
Asia-san is overjoyed in her accomplishment at the bench of the park. We also bought the book Ise-kun’s mother wanted at the big bookstore in Akihabara, and what’s left are Koneko-chan’s shopping, and the present for Ise-kun which is the main thing we came for. So we decided to have a break, and are resting at the park we found by chance. “It sure does tire me since this is a land I’m not familiar with.”
It seems like Xenovia is more exhausted than I expected, so she’s bending her neck while sitting on the bench. She did however eat the hamburger she bought in the burger shop nearby. “Y-You are right. This is a place we are not familiar with, so no matter how far we go, we will get completely lost if we diverge from the main road.”
Asia-san is taking a break while drinking her tea with a straw. What these two are saying is correct, and moving around in an unfamiliar environment is hard for our bodies. Xenovia and I are used to moving around in a unfamiliar places due to our missions, but that would also include having a battle, so it’s different from the situation we are currently in. This Holy Land has more complicated factors than we imagined, so we can’t tell apart which shop is which. Xenovia knows the place to buy Koneko-chan’s shopping and also the present we are buying for Ise-kun, so it seems like we won’t have any troubles…… However, it’s certain that this land is making us unsettled. I slap my cheeks to put some spirit in myself! You can’t whine, Irina! I am an Angel that serves the Chief-Angel Michael-sama directly! I won’t be able to face those in Heaven if I become weak due to something like this! “Alright, Xenovia, Asia-san! | text_15 |
Let’s go for the next shopping!”
Both of them are dumbfounded at how energetic I am, so they nod their head immediately while smiling. “Yeah!”
“Yes!”
It happens when all three of us raised our spirits. “Hey hey, you girls, are you all free right now?”
A group of three young men says that. They have their hair dyed; they have piercings, and have a flashy appearance. “Huh, aren’t all of you foreigners? Maybe our words won’t get through to them.”
One of the men says that. “No, we do understand what you are saying.”
Xenovia answers as such. Hearing that, it seems like the men are in joy. Devils can adjust with any language after all. Maybe they are shocked at her fluent Japanese. By the way, Angels also have the same ability regarding spoken languages! “Oh, then this will be quick. So, wanna have some fun with us from now on?”
Oh, is this the act called picking up a girl? Wow, it’s my first time experiencing it! I’m a bit moved! However, I think I would like it if it was someone much cooler! It seems like Asia-san is troubled. She’s hiding behind Xenovia shyly. “The blonder girl is seriously adorable!”
“Damn! She seems really pure!”
It seems like her action is taken positively by them. She does have a cute gesture. However, from Asia-san’s perspective, she will be confused if she tags along with other man besides Ise-kun. After Xenovia sees Asia-san who hides behind her, she says one thing. “I will only obey a man who is stronger than me. So, if you defeat me, then I will play around with you.”
She says such provoking things. The men smirk. If you look at her normally, Xenovia is slender, so they may think she’s fragile. However, she’s slim because she has trained herself. And since she is now a Devil, she has raw strength where no ordinary man can oppose her. “Now now, don’t say that—”
The moment one of the men extends his arm over, Xenovia evades his arm swiftly, and trips him over by using her legs. She then releases a sharp kick towards his face, and stops it before hitting him. “Still think you can win?”
“ “ “We are sorry!” ” ”
The men all shiver in fear and scatter at her cold words. “Asia, it’s alright now.”
Xenovia smiles to calm her down. “Yes! However, I think we've done terrible things to those people……”
Since Asia-san is kind, she’s worried about those men. Xenovia says it while stroking Asia-san’s head. “No, today I have the responsibility to protect Asia on behalf of Ise. I will protect you Asia, even if I have to push myself a bit.”
“Xenovia-san!”
Asia-san and Xenovia hug each other! Oh my, such beautiful friendship! And the place we head towards after this occurrence is the anime-shop. What Koneko-chan wants is a product of the anime show called “Neo Neko-Neko Paradise”. Koneko-chan watches and knows a lot of things. She has a broad range of interests which include anime, drama, music, and comedy shows. Among them, the programme Koneko-chan is fascinated by lately is apparently an anime programme about a cat human that starts to solve mysterious cases. Koneko-chan is our junior, and she’s a fellow Devil of Xenovia and Asia. She’s small and adorable! “Ah, this is the “The Green Dragon of the Eden”! It’s a shoujo manga that I’m very fond of. A Dragon with a big appetite solves many mysterious cases at the city of the sky.”
Asia finds the manga corner at the anime shop for the series she’s fond of, and she starts to become merry about it. “Hmm. I wonder if the series I like is here.”
It seems like Xenovia is also looking for something in the manga corner. “What can’t you find?”
“Yeah. I like the manga called “The Strike of the Student Council”. It’s a series where the five powerful warriors that were chosen by a vote from every student in the school continue to fight in the cramped student council’s room until they decided the strongest one among them. Right now, the vice-president died by the hands of the secretary from a poison, and it seems like a new vice-president will be showing up. The story is getting into the good parts. Perhaps, the president might create a new technique which will involve using his huge physique.”
It seems like Xenovia likes a shounen manga with battle themes. It seems like the two of them are learning Japanese letters while enjoying the manga. Huh? The series I stop my gaze at is the series Koneko-chan asked us to buy by a coincidence. There are anime goods besides the manga. This series alone has a single corner. “Hey, Xenovia, Asia-san. Isn’t this the one?”
Both of them gather around me with my words and check it. Xenovia nods. “This must be it. Koneko gave me a memo with a picture of it, so this merchandise must be it.”
What Xenovia takes into her hand is a doll of a cat. Hmm, so this is what Koneko-chan wanted. It’s a doll of a big cat who is wearing a butler’s suit. “Alright, if we want to follow the schedule, then we have to leave Akihabara and head home by 3 o’clock, so once we buy this, let’s have a look around here and then leave this shop.”
Today, Xenovia is showing her leadership. Perhaps, since Rias-san and Ise-kun are absent, she must be thinking, “I will have to protect Asia!”. Xenovia sure has a strong sense of responsibility. “However, since arriving in this Holy Land, we had our eyes glitter with light due to the home bakery, we bought a book in a bookstore, and it seems like I will be buying a manga in this shop again…… Lord, I’m such a greedy person who wastes money……”
Ah, looks like Xenovia started to repent again. She sure needs to fix this habit of hers. Since we have so many shopping bags with us, we are off towards our final shopping destination. In order to buy a present for Ise-kun, we diverged from the main street, and are walking in the back alley. We have turned left and right many times. I-I can’t tell where we originally came from now…… Xenovia leads us while looking at the map; however Asia-san and I are filled with anxiety. Xenovia stops walking. She gazes towards a building that is made up of different shops at the direction towards the right. We arrived? “X-Xenovia-san, are there shops in a place like this which is behind other buildings?”
Asia-san that seems to feel insecure asks her. “Yeah. The thing called “eroge” that Ise wants is something we can’t buy in ordinary shops.”
“Oh? Is it something they can’t sell in normal places?”
I ask her doubtfully, but it seems like Xenovia also isn’t sure. “Hmm, it’s what I heard from Kiryuu.”
Kiryuu-san is a girl with glasses who is also in our class. She’s a girl who says things clearly, and she’s filled with very lewd knowledge. E-Even I get troubled by her at times. However, Asia-san and Xenovia tend to listen carefully to Kiryuu-san’s opinion most of the time. It seems like they are trying to build lewd knowledge for Ise-kun, but is that really okay……? I’m not really sure about it. “She says that the shop in this building will even sell “eroge” to us. She says that it will be fine if we tell them we were told about this place from Kiryuu. | text_15 |
Since it seems like a confined place, I will go in as our representative.”
Xenovia tries to go; however, Asia-san stops her. “No, I will go!”
Oh, Asia-san has higher spirits than she usually does! “T-This is a present for Ise-san……so I will……”
Asia-san mutters it while wriggling her body and putting on a red face. Yup, yup! She has her feelings towards Ise-kun opened out on full throttle! Xenovia also smiles at Asia-san who is really serious about her feelings. “I understand. However, you can’t push yourself, okay?”
Xenovia hands the memo to Asia-san, and pats her head. “Yes! Asia Argento, going out!”
Asia-san raises her spirit energetically, and climbs the stairs of the building. ……
Several minutes after Xenovia and I wait outside the building—. STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP! Suddenly, a group of men climbs down the stairs while putting on a red face. W-What’s happening……? After that, Asia-san who has a red face climbs down the stairs lifelessly! It seems like something happened! She’s not in a normal condition! When Asia-san arrives in front of us, she falls on the spot! Oh my, what’s wrong!? What happened!? “Asia! Hey, Asia!”
Xenovia holds Asia-san. Asia-san mutters with her shaking voice. “……L-Lots of men……lots of oppai……funyaaaa……”
Saying only that, she faints while spinning her eyes! “Lots of men!? Asia! Hey, Asia! Damn! Just what happened inside! ?”
Xenovia glares at the building. She starts to emit a bit of battle aura from her body. Xenovia must be shivering in rage for having Asia-san taken down! “……I was naïve. This is the Holy Land. From how I see it, there are those in this land who hail from a different religion. From their eyes, we are heretics…… So it won’t be weird for them to oppress the heretics in here. ……Damn it; they must have oppressed Asia as a heretic…… And did she say there were lots of men? Did they embarrass Asia who has yet to marry!? I won’t forgive them, those heretics……!”
I don’t know what’s happening, however, I think majority of what Xenovia said is correct! This is the Holy Land. From what I know, there were many attacks by the heretics in places called the Holy Land if we look into the history. –Asia-san received oppression as a heretic! Xenovia and I understood what’s happening in here, so we nod our heads while looking at each other. “Let’s go, Irina! This is payback for Asia!”
“Yeah!”
Xenovia and I climb up the stairs and head towards the depth of the building—. It was fine until we went inside with such determination……
—However, the place we entered was filled with erotic things! We are inside one of the shops of the building. It’s a shop which has erotic illustrations of girls shown to the extreme, so we became speechless when we got inside, and are standing there in a daze. So this must be a shop those customers that are after these kinds of things shop in……
Aaah, I’m so embarrassed! Asia-san must have gone past her limits when she saw this scenery filled with erotic illustrations! “If an innocent looking beautiful girl like that comes in, of course our customers will exit the shop due to the embarrassment.”
The shop clerk says that. I wonder if those men that exited from this building couldn’t withstand their lewd thoughts when they saw the innocent looking Asia-san……
Xenovia and I thought that Asia-san received oppression from religious people in this Holy Land. Ugh, I can’t help myself but be embarrassed due to our lack of knowledge! Xenovia hands over the memo to the shop clerk, and we bought the thing we are looking for. On the package there is a title that reads as “My Sacred Lifestyle with My Little Devil Onee-san 3”. So this is “eroge”. Looks like it isn’t a “sacred lifestyle” at all. Looks like Ise-kun is Ise-kun after all. “We have completed our shopping…… Let’s take a ride on the train towards home……”
“ “R-Roger that~” ”
Asia-san and I reply back with weak voices at Xenovia’s tired voice. “It was fun today.”
Xenovia says that to me inside the train towards home that is shaking. There is Asia-san that is all tired resting on Xenovia’s shoulder. Ufufu, you did well today, Asia-san. I say it while poking Asia-san’s cheek. “Yes, it truly was. The Holy Land of Japan is filled with mysteries; however there are so many fun things in there.”
“Yeah. That’s true, but the shopping with you and Asia itself was more fun. I never had a lifestyle like this after all.”
Xenovia looks afar. She’s right. We had our talents taken with high expectation, and ever since we were young we trained our bodies for the Lord and the Church. Even to the extent where we discarded the life of a normal girl. However, right now due to many sequences of events, we can have a lifestyle like this just like normal girls. I’m sure this is something very wonderful. I’m definitely sure that Asia-san is having fun as well. That’s because she can live with the boy she really loves on top of having a fun lifestyle like this. Xenovia puts on a gentle eye. “Let’s do some shopping like this again. I think shopping with only girls is also fun.”
—! Xenovia……you really did change. You have a smile that is too bright to my eyes. She must have learned fun things from people like Asia-san, Ise-kun, Rias-san, and others. Am I able to continue having a fun lifestyle like this with Xenovia and others? ……I sure want to. No, I will! “Yes, of course. Let’s go there again, to Akihabara, the Holy Land.”
Next time, I also want to go shopping with Koneko-chan, Rias-san, and Akeno-san! “Now then, regarding this “eroge”……”
Xenovia takes it out from the plastic bag and starts staring at the package. On the back side of the package……it's full of erotic illustrations! There are so many illustrations of men and women doing those kinds of things! “The shop clerk told me a bit about it. It’s apparently a lewd game. Damn Ise……, even though he’s surrounded by that many women, does he still crave for things like this? No, that isn’t the problem.”
It seems like Xenovia is shaking in rage. “……Apparently this has the themes of Onee-sama types. Apparently you can do fake sexual experiences with the Onee-samas. You can say that his sexual lust is aimed towards Buchou and the vice-president. However, why can’t he play a bit of “making babies with the person formerly affiliated with the Church”!? Don’t Asia and I have that much appeal to him~?” Xenovia stands up on the spot, and has aura running through her whole body! “Calm down, Xenovia! The passengers around us are looking at you!”
Geez! What kind of things is this girl blabbing while carrying the package of “eroge” with her hand! “When we return, we will have an emergency meeting with all of us girls while using this as a topic!”
T-That seems like it will become very serious…… Ise-kun, rest in peace……
“……Ise-san……I have bought……your eroge……munya……”
Asia-san who sleep talks. I make a chuckle. It really is peaceful here. Michael-sama, I have also experienced a fun day today as well! | text_15 |
—Like that, apparently the Church trio had such events happen to them. ……After that, I had the girls ask me a lot of questions regarding “eroge”. And I even had an embarrassing experience of playing that game together with everyone! So one of my fetishes got revealed. Tohoho……
“I have heard from Rias that Asia-san does get dazzled at times due to Xenovia-san and Irina-san becoming bolder towards Ise-kun…… It seems like Ise-kun himself is also going through a hard time.”
Kaichou says that calmly. It really is! All of you, don’t compete with each other while using me as the prize! Sometimes Xenovia and Irina get too bold that even I go through a lot of pain! Basically these two are warriors so my body won’t last if they get serious! “……Being a late comer sure is hard.”
Ah, Ravel is looking into the distance! It seems like my manager can’t say anything for having her senior take the position of my lap! I want to pat her head afterwards! Kaichou says it while having her glasses shine. “Make sure all of you don’t do such things at school. Lewd things are prohibited at school.”
Yes, I understand! I already have myself targeted by the students for being close with the school idols! Except, I can’t come to agree about one group of Kiba fangirls that are supporting me! Xenovia asks after taking a bite off a cookie which is on the table. “By the way, what were all of you talking about?”
When I reply back to her by saying that we were discussing about magic, she suddenly puts on a sour look. “……I have always had a hard time against magicians as my opponents ever since I was at the Vatican.”
Yeah, it does seem like Xenovia will have bad compatibility with magicians judging from her fighting style. She did however break through magic by using the ability of Excaliburs very well in the battle that happened the other day. Asia continues. “Wasn’t there also an argument for the usage of magic at the Church?”
Xenovia and Irina both nod their heads and say “exactly”. Like Asia said, it seems like there is also an argument regarding the usage of magic even till now in the Church. The general magic originated from the demonic powers of Devils, so it’s something that won’t please those people with high status with strong beliefs towards their teaching. And since magic that comes from the other mythology is something outside the category of the God of Bible, it will bring more arguments. The way religious people think sure is complicated. Though there are Churches and warriors that use magic despite knowing that……
I ask Xenovia and Irina a question as a reference. “That’s why I want to ask the two of you a question about what is necessary to break through magic.”
Since it seems like the terrorists this time will be involved with magic, I wanted to ask this question. Then the two of them—. “No matter what people say, I reckon you need enough power to deflect magic!”
“That will be fine if you fight as a vanguard. Of course having a support from the rearguards will work as well.”
They give me similar answers. Well, in the previous battle, these two were going wild at the front-line. —Then someone sighs. “How should you be prepared against magic, you say? Very well, allow me to explain it a bit.”
It’s Rossweisse-san. She appears while wearing a jersey. She has been out this whole time shopping at the 100 yen shop, but it looks like she’s finally back. ……She’s beautiful but she wears jerseys for her usual life. It’s such a waste. “Listen, anti-magic is—”
Rossweisse-san starts her theory regarding anti-magic where she teaches Xenovia and Irina as if she was teaching her students. Rossweisse-san is a teacher after all. She’s a civics teacher. By the way, Azazel-sensei is a chemistry teacher. That sure seems like Azazel-sensei. “A magic attack can be countered by physical attacks and defence…… That’s right,I was told about that from Armaros-san who happens to be one of the leaders of the Grigori……”
Yeah, there was a time when I visited the Grigori’s institute, and I met someone with a crazy way of thinking over there. That happened after the game against Bael—. On a certain day after school. Akeno-san asks me for a favour at the clubroom when not many of the members are present. “Ise-kun, can you come with me right now?”
“Eh? Yes, since I don’t have any plans, it’s not a problem……but where are we going?”
She is normally an Onee-sama who doesn’t lose her confident smile and gives her “Ara ara ufufu”, but Akeno-san is acting shyly. “……The Grigori institute. I have a little business over there……”
Akeno-san says that in few words. If I look carefully, she is holding onto a paper bag. ……Grigori’s institute? Grigori is the organisation of the Fallen Angels. The advisor of the Occult Research Club, Azazel-sensei, is the Governor of that place. I hear they are investigating many things starting from research involving Sacred Gears, observing the Sacred Gear possessors, and such. That institute……? I also have heard that their main headquarters is located in the Underworld, and that there are other institutes all over the world (including the Underworld). And Akeno-san has business in a place like that? Is it related with Sensei? Or is it…… Two possible answers appear in my head…… Either way, the paper bag that Akeno-san is holding onto must be related to that business of hers. “It’s okay if you can’t come. I’m sorry, suddenly asking you something like this…… The only ones I can ask such favours like this are Rias and you, Ise-kun……”
I won’t be able to decline it if you say it like that! Rather, there is no way that I would decline Akeno-san’s favour from the beginning! I say it while banging my chest hard. “No problem! I will follow you wherever it is, Akeno-san.”
The instant I say that, Akeno-san makes an adorable smile and says “Thank you”. Ku-! Akeno-san’s smile in her “Onee-sama” mode is good, but her adorable smile during her “normal girl” mode is also wonderful! “U-Umm……may I come as well?”
The one who raises his hand timidly is Gasper. “That’s rare. For you to wanting to leave here.”
This is a shocking thing since this guy basically shuts himself inside his room. “Y-Yes. I’m also personally interested in the Grigori’s institute……”
Hmm, is that so? Oh well. “Then let’s head towards the institute with the three of us.”
Like this, it’s decided that three of us consisting of Akeno-san, Gasper, and I, will be going to the Grigori’s institute. The place we teleported to through our personal magic-circle is the Grigori’s research institute that was newly built in the Kanto region. The location is in the middle of the mountains which is away from where people live. From Akeno-san’s story, it seems that Sensei wanted to build a research institute in the Kanto region, so he made a joint ownership institute by negotiating with each faction and spent the budget together. This is the first time I heard about that! Man, Sensei sure is acting distant towards me. | text_15 |
We teleported directly inside the institute using the magic-circle. The interior has a new smell to it, possibly because it was made recently. The three of us progress through the passage. The wall and the corridor are clean. There isn’t even a single speck of dust or a scratch. At times, we walk past the people who seem to be the scientists of this institute since they are wearing white lab coats, and they seem to know us so they greet us by saying “Hello”. “……Looks like they know us.”
“Yes, we are also affiliated with the Governor of this institute. We are famous.”
Akeno-san says that. Of course we are. We are directly related to the Governor of the Fallen Angels after all. From other people’s perspective, we will look like the last boss and his minions. There’s no way that those from the organisation won’t know us. ……More importantly, Gasper is still hiding behind me. Put your chest up! But for a mysterious organisation to make an institute like this in a remote area…… In a story, it will usually be a place where the main character comes to sneak in and destroy. “Huh? So you guys came. Who told you about this place?”
When I was thinking, someone speaks to me. ……And it happens to be a familiar voice…… When I turn around, Azazel-sensei is standing there! “Ugh, Sensei.”
“Ugh, what was that “Ugh”……?”
Sensei seems unpleasant at my response. “So you were here too, Sensei.”
Sensei scratches his cheek when I ask him. “Yeah, this place is the new institute for the Grigori’s research department after all. Since it was just built, there are still many things needed to be done in here. So I show up here at times.”
Of course he will be here. Like I thought, he is the Governor of the Fallen Angels. It’s natural for him to be governing this place. “—So, why did you guys come here?”
Sensei asks while looking at me and Akeno-san. “Well, it seems like Akeno-san has some business here.”
“Is Barakiel, —Is my father here?”
Akeno-san says that. Ah, so she has business with her father after all. Hearing that, Sensei shows a meaningful smile to Akeno-san. “Hee, Barakiel huh~.”
Akeno-san gets irritated and speaks. “Is there any problem? Please don’t look at me with disgusting eyes.”
She’s angry. That reaction of Akeno-san is adorable. It’s because she’s acting a bit shy. Sensei possibly got the same reaction as me, so he’s smiling happily. Until recently, Akeno-san would have got mad simply by saying her father’s name, so she truly has changed in a good way. Though, Akeno-san has always been strict towards Sensei. “So Ise is Akeno’s escort huh. –And you too, Gasper?”
Sensei moves his gaze to Gasper who is hiding behind me. Gasper answers him timidly while raising his hand. “U-Umm……I kind of have an interest toward institutes like this one, so I came here to observe.”
Observing huh. What did he come to observe? It happens when I became suspicious about it. “……Azazel, the documents we talked about are done.”
A person appears behind us and speaks to Sensei. When I turn around, a young man wearing a white lab coat and glasses is standing there. He is shorter than me, and is wearing thick glasses. His hair is also messy. His appearance speaks for itself since he looks like a scientist or a researcher. Sensei raises his hand with a smile as soon as he sees him. “Yeah, thank you for that, Sahariel.”
“Umm, and this person is……?”
I ask Sensei about this man. “Ah, that’s right. I still haven’t introduced him to you yet. This guy here with the thick glasses is Sahariel, one of the leaders. He mainly researches about the moon and various spells which involve the moon.”
——! I became shocked with his introduction! Of course! This man with the thick glasses and the white lab coat is one of the leaders!? For real!? I only met several leaders. Each person was unique, but since each of them had good physique and strong intensity to them, it’s quite shocking to meet someone like Sahariel-san who is more of a scientist! Sensei looks at my face suspiciously. “Why are you getting shocked, Ise? Ah, all the leaders of the Fallen Angels you have met including myself are the ones who look like they are fighting at the front-line after all. But there are skinny ones like this guy over here. But did you know the members of the Grigori when it was just formed mostly consisted of guys who are passionate about their research?”
Hmm, is that so? I don’t feel that much intensity from him, but this person must also be quite strong when he battles…… They say you can’t judge people by their appearance. “Sahariel, this guy is Sekiryuutei. Oh, I probably don’t have to explain it.”
The man with thick glasses, Sahariel-san, nods his head after Sensei introduces him to me. “Of course. Hello, Mister Hyoudou Issei of the Sekiryuutei. I have heard the rumours about your bravery.”
Since he put his hand forward, I bow my head down while shaking his hand. “Y-Yeah, nice to meet you too! It’s an honour!”
So he knows about me huh. That would be obvious since he has known Sensei for a long time. “—And this one here is Barakiel’s daughter, Akeno.”
Sensei then continues onto introducing Akeno-san. Akeno-san bows her head down politely. “Thank you for looking after my father.”
It seems like Sahariel-san is in shock after seeing Akeno-san. “Ah, Bara-san. Haa, I have heard rumours, but you are a beauty. No wonder he adores you so much.”
I agree. I have the same opinion as you, Sahariel-san. Sensei takes the documents from Sahariel-san, and starts looking through the documents. After looking through them, he returns the document to Sahariel-san after signing the first page of the documents. “Here you go. I have signed it, so I don’t mind it if you start your research as you like.”
Hearing Sensei’s words, Sahariel-san makes a creepy smile. “Shishishi, thank you for that. With this, I can cut that, paste that, and crush that! Shishishi!”
One of the leaders of the Fallen Angels who is wearing glasses says something scary while making a unique laugh! And it seems like he is emitting a very black aura from his body! Scary! Since he is one of the leaders of the Fallen Angels, he seems to be weird as well! “Hmm? Is the lady over there a Vampire?”
Sahariel-san starts to stare at the lady, Gasper. He may look like a girl. But he’s a guy! He has that thing on him! Gasper starts to panic after realising he has his attention. So I answer him instead. “Yes, this guy is Gasper Vladi. He is a Devil, but he also has the power of a Vampire—”
While I was introducing him, Sahariel-san grabs Gasper’s hand and dashes away really fast! “Good timing! I needed a Vampire! I will have you cooperate with me.”
“Hiiiiiiii! What do you mean! ?”
The leader with glasses disappears to the end of the passage while taking Gasper with him! Heeeey! Gya-suke has been taken away! Sensei says it while taking a breath. “Oh well, don’t worry about it, Ise. He won’t die if it’s Sahariel’s experiment. Probably.”
“Probably!? | text_15 |
What kind of experimental ingredient is my junior getting changed into!? And he said horrifying things like cutting, pasting, and crushing!”
What kind of experiment is he going to start……? No, I shouldn’t ask. I’m sure it’s something which is beyond my imagination…… Gya-suke, I will come for you when we leave from here! “Now then. You two are looking for Barakiel right? First, let’s move to the location where he may be at.”
We then went further into the institute while having Sensei lead us. The place that Sensei took us into is a conference room which is meant to be used by the leaders. There is a round table, and there are two people that are sitting on chairs. ……I haven’t seen them before. One of them is a man with blond hair. He is tall, and he is wearing a robe with so many ornaments. He is also wearing a circlet on his head. And the other one is a woman! She has eyes that look strong and long purple hair! Just from her appearance, it makes me think that she is a strict woman with charm! More than that, her oppai are huge! “……Ufufufu, your gaze is a bit lecherous, Ise-kun.”
When I was looking at that Onee-san with lecherous eyes, —I started to feel a mysterious pressure from Akeno-san! It looks like her usual smile……but I think her intensity is stronger than before! The blond man says it as soon as he sees Sensei. “Azazel. The institution is functioning without a problem.”
“Yeah, it seems like it, Tamiel. Rather, I didn’t expect you two to be here.”
“Yeah, we came here for observation.”
He’s speaking to Sensei casually. Is this man perhaps……
I somehow started to get an idea of who this man is. This time, the woman looks at me and Akeno-san, and asks Sensei a question. “Ara, this young couple……I’m sure I have seen them before.”
“Yeah, of course you would have. It’s the Sekiryuutei and Barakiel’s daughter, Penemue.”
Hearing Sensei’s words, the woman—Penemue, smiles. “Hmm, don’t tell me the reason why these two young ones came here is to tell Barakiel, “Please let me marry your daughter”? Barakiel will surely cry!”
Oh, I don’t know why, but she started teasing us! Rather, this woman speaks in a lighter manner than she looks. This is new, since she looks like a calm and collective beauty on the outside, but is actually easy going on the inside. Sensei then introduces the man and the woman to Akeno-san and me. “These two are Tamiel and Penemue. They are also leaders just like Sahariel from before. Tamiel is in charge of the businesses department and Penemue is the chief secretary.”
I knew it! Both of them are also leaders, just like the man wearing glasses from before! Oh, this will make them the 2nd and 3rd ones I met today! And they happen to be the ones where one of them is in charge of the businesses department while the other one is the chief secretary! Looks like I came to an unthinkable place today. “Geez, having all the leaders gather here will decrease the manpower of the headquarters.”
Sensei complains to Tamiel-san and Penemue-san with his eyes half closed. Penemue-san replies while laughing. “You sure can talk despite being a Governor who has been standing at the front-line. You really should give your thanks to Shamhaza who is acting as the Vice-governor.”
Yeah, please tell him off even more! I also think the same! Akeno-san who is standing beside me is also nodding her head while smiling. Right! Without listening to his comrades, Sensei:
“I always tell him everything, so there isn’t any problem.”
He says something like that. ……Please understand the rough times that Vice-governor Shamhaza-san is going through even a bit. Tamiel says it after collecting his documents. “Since we finished our business, we were about to leave from here. There won’t be any problem if Armaros and Barakiel stay here after all.”
“Oh yeah, where are those two, Tamiel?”
“Those two are probably looking after the possessors right now.”
Sensei and Tamiel-san then started a conversation. They started discussing about complicated matters such as this institute, other research laboratories, and many more. —Then Penemue-san waves her hands to us. Oh, am I being called over by a wonderful woman!? That’s what I thought—. “I’m interested in Barakiel’s daughter. Come here for a bit. You seem to have the potential since you are the daughter of the human that Barakiel fell in love with.”
“?”
Akeno-san goes to Penemue-san while having doubts, and they start to have a discussion. After Penemue-san tells her a few things, Akeno-san also starts to listen to her while taking interest in what she was being told, and replies back by saying ”What do you mean by that?”. ……I don’t know why, but Akeno-san is showing a glimpse of her S side face…… What are they talking about? I was the only one left aside, so I didn’t know what to do……but something appears to my eyes which draws my attention. There is a painting hung on the wall of this room. ……It’s a painting which is a portrait of someone. Several of them are hung on the wall. Sensei looks at me, and then asks. “Something wrong?”
“No, I was just looking at the picture hanging on this wall. I was wondering who the people on these paintings are.”
Sensei’s gaze moves to the painting, and replies back with an expression of looking back at old times. “Yeah, it’s a picture of our comrades.”
“So, are these people that are on the painting working here as well?”
“……No, those guys have already died from the old war and such.”
—! I didn’t know how to reply back to Sensei after hearing that. So the ones in the paintings are Sensei’s comrades who had already passed away…… Sensei continues. “The leaders who are still alive among the members of Grigori since its creation are the seven of us consisting of, me, Vice-governor Shamhaza, Barakiel, the glasses from before, Tamiel who is standing over there, Penemue, and Armaros.”
“……That idiot Kokabiel was sent to the Cocytus after all.”
Penemue-san says it depressingly while poking her cheek. ……Even that Kokabiel who did so many evil deeds must have been an important comrade to these leaders who fought alongside him for centuries. “I also prepared this for Kokabiel as well.”
Tamiel-san takes out a photo of Kokabiel and hangs it on the wall. Seeing that, Sensei takes out a bell used by Buddhists, and makes a sound with it. “We sure have lost capable men.”
He says something like that! No, no, no! “Making a ring while using the photo as a portrait of a dead person! Aren’t you following a different religion!? Isn’t everyone here including Sensei supposed to originate from the Bible! ?”
It’s weird to see the leader of the Fallen Angels ring a bell for the dead people like Buddhists! Rather than that, are you going to continue to hang photos and ring that bell every time a leader dies!? Sensei then says it while laughing loudly. “Forget the simple stuff. Anyway, I have to talk to these guys, so you two can head to the place where Barakiel is. There’s a place called the training space, so head over there.”
“Now then, Ise-kun. | text_15 |
Shall we go to the training space then? More importantly, I was told about an interesting story……ufufu.”
Is it me or does Akeno-san look like she is excited? It seems like Penemue-oneesan told her something. Akeno-san and I left the meeting room after saying our farewells to them. It happens when we were walking within the facility and went past the resting area. There is a man with a good physique sitting on a long chair near the vending machine. A face I have seen somewhere……actually that’s—! “So you were here.”
Akeno-san responds immediately. Yes! This person is Akeno-san’s father, Barakiel-san! Even Barakiel-san himself is so astonished at Akeno-san’s appearance that he spits out the bottle of drink he was drinking where he went “Bubuuu!”. Barakiel-san asks Akeno-san while coughing. “A-Akeno! W-What’s wrong? For you to come here……”
I stroke Barakiel-san’s back who is coughing. I never thought this person who was so strict before would show a reaction like this…… Seems like a visit from his daughter was something so shocking that he never imagined it. Akeno-san takes out a plastic container from the paper bag. When she opens the lid, delicious looking cooked food appears. Oh, that is one of Akeno-san’s cooking that she specialises in, chicken stew with taro and vegetables. It’s an excellent dish that has a superb taste and it will make you eat many servings of rice with it! It’s my favourite! If I remember now, Akeno-san was in charge of the dinner menu yesterday and she made chicken stew with taro and vegetables. So it’s leftovers from yesterday huh. She made more than she usually does, but was it because……
“I thought of making you a lunch box because I made too much chicken stew with taro and vegetables.”
While saying that, Akeno-san takes out a pack with rice inside and also a magical bottle. Maybe that magical bottle contains a miso soup? We also sit on the long chair of the resting room. It seems like Barakiel-san is also having a hard time with maintaining the institute and so he hasn’t taken proper food for a while. Since this is a good timing, he eats Akeno-san’s cooking on the spot. Barakiel-san is more astonished than ever, and every time Akeno-san hands him some food, he takes the food from his daughter while being nervous. “Then, I will be taking this……”
Barakiel-san uses his chopsticks to take the chicken stew with taro and vegetables, and puts it inside his mouth to taste it. He then takes a sip from the miso soup. A moment of silence. After a pause, when Akeno-san and I watch over Barakiel-san’s reaction—. He starts to shed tears from both his eyes like a waterfall! He then stuffs the chicken stew with taro and vegetables, rice, and the soup, into his mouth! “Yum…..it’s delicious……!”
Barakiel-san starts to eat it heroically while crying like mad! He looks up, and gives his response regarding the food. “Sob, it’s such a delicious chicken stew with taro and vegetables……! I’m the happiest father in the world……! I have a daughter who would make such delicious cooked food for me……!”
He starts to stuff down the handmade food of Akeno-san. He seems like he’s seriously happy. “……Geez, you are exaggerating too much.”
Akeno-san has her face red and has a bit of an angry-tone after seeing Barakiel-san’s reaction, though she does seem like she is happy as well. Seems like she doesn’t hate this reaction. Yeah. I seriously do think it’s good that these two made up. “And this one is the print of the reason why I came here today.”
Akeno-san hands over a paper to Barakiel-san. “There’s going to be a parents, children, and teachers meeting so this is the printout for it just in case.”
Oh, the paper for the parents and teachers meeting. So she came here today to hand him that paper. Barakiel-san who got handed the paper stood there dazzled for a moment, but he then realised what she means right away. “V-Very well! This is an important meeting! I will obviously attend to it!”
He approved to attend while making a big nod. Seeing that, Akeno-san also makes a small smile and approves. “My business here is done. Then I will be going since I was invited by her. Ise-kun, thank you for today. However, I’m sorry. I will be observing this institute for a while. Let’s meet again afterwards.”
Saying that. Akeno-san stands up and goes somewhere. Oh, first Gasper was taken away, and Akeno-san also went somewhere because she received an invitation. That means most of my business here is done. ………… I ended up being alone with Barakiel-san. What’s with this weird atmosphere!? Maybe Barakiel-san also sensed the atmosphere we are in, so he then speaks. “Are you still using women’s breasts as the source of your power?”
—!? He still has that misunderstanding!? How many times do I have to repeat myself that I’m not a Dragon that eats girl’s oppai! “Please give me a break! That’s a lie made up by Sensei!”
“I was joking.”
“You were joking! ?”
Is he a bit of a joker? But since he has a strong appearance, I can’t tell whether he’s joking or being serious! Barakiel-san coughs and asks me once again. “By the way, how about it? There’s a training space ahead of here. How about you come to observe it.”
Training……observing? Barakiel-san explains it to me who is in doubt. “There’s an area where we train Sacred Gear possessors.”
—! T-That certainly sounds interesting! I do know about how Grigori’s are looking after the Sacred Gear possessors. So they gathered the possessors to train them! I want to see it! I’m also a Sacred Gear possessor, and since there are many foes who are Sacred Gear possessors, I certainly am interested in it! Like this, I decided to go to the training space. “……I-Is this the place……”
Right in front of me who just swallowed down my saliva, there’s a huge door that has a big letter “G” on it. Is it the “G” for Grigori? While having Barakiel-san lead me, the door opens. It happens when I take a single step inside. “Guwaaaah!”
“Nuguwaaaaah!”
Suddenly, multiple screams of pain comes to my ear from every direction! Eh? Eh? What’s going on……? While bringing me who is shocked at the sudden screams, Barakiel-san walks ahead. We walked through a spacious corridor. I can observe what’s going on inside the room from the walls made from glass. “Guooo! It’s not over yeeet!”
In one of the rooms, there’s a man who is crucified, and he’s being hit with a gigantic iron ball, and—
“What are you planning to do with me, Grigori!? Funuuuuu!”
In another room, there’s a man caught on an experiment table, and he’s desperately screaming while having a mysterious group of doctors surround him. ……W-What is this……? I don’t know how to respond. Eh, isn’t this place supposed to be an area where they train the Sacred Gear possessors……? I come to witness the situation of each room as I progress through the corridor……
Just like the iron ball and the mysterious surgery, there are other rooms such as someone being drowned in water while carrying weights, and an operation room with drills and saws! | text_15 |
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