Jack POV

I'm currently visiting the Underworld together with the ORC members, Rias's parents, Yasaka, Ultear, and my mom. Cynder wasn't going to go since some people were still afraid of her so Saphira was staying behind with Kiyome to keep her company. Kuroka was going into surgery to get her old pieces removed. As for Le Fay and Lavina they were planning on going with Vali and his team.

My mom had finally entered the Underworld. Well, during the War of Evil Dragons she came to the hospital of the Underworld but that was due to it being an emergency. This time she was here as my relative since this will be an important ceremony for me. I had decided to ignore my mom who was speechless at how huge the Gremory castle is, I proceed to do the final confirmation for the ceremony by doing another check with Rias in another room.

I've been getting lectures and outlines of the ceremony at my house together with Rias and others since we heard the news about my promotion but due to today being the actual day it's possible that what I have learnt might have disappeared from my head. In order to not embarrass myself, I'm practicing in the ceremonial hall of the Gremory castle and am reconfirming the whole procedures of the ceremony with Rias.

Rias stood in front of the altar at the ceremonial hall.

"The Devil King will read the certificate which he will give to you. You will need to reply to him the way I taught you. Next I will put on the crown on your head. This is the ritual where one from the peerage is being acknowledged as a king. And finally you will be moved to the stone where you will register yourself as a king. It's okay to touch the stone after Devil King's words. The ritual is pretty much over once you get to this point. Right? Simple, isn't it?"

"Ugh, I'm so nervous."

I'm already dressed up in my formal clothing. Likewise, Rias who will be appearing in the ritual is wearing her crimson dress. People will pay attention to us even on our way there so wearing formal dress is essential. The truth is those in our peerage, my comrades, are also wearing a formal dress as well. It's a proper clothing which won't look strange from anyone's perspective.

Rias and I need to wear another formal dress for the ritual once we get there. So this isn't our main dress.

Now that I think about it, I haven't seen Grayfia since we got here.

Grayfia is the only one that remained here in this world from her peerage. Each of the Devil Kings had left their queen behind after thinking about the future of the Underworld and hence Grayfia remained here.

I heard that she's been doing her duty as a maid as usual but I haven't seen her today. Except, Rias is really worried about her. According to Rias, Grayfia hasn't changed and is acting as usual even though Sirzechs got sealed with Trihexa.
I had witnessed how Grayfia was holding onto Sirzechs in tears just before he left. It's natural that she was in that much shock. That is why I'm more worried about how she is acting in a calm behaviour like usual. She may be hiding her emotions but Rias who has been cared by her since she was a kid is really worried about her.

"Rias, Master, it is time," the attendant informed.

We will be getting on the train from the castle town's station of the Gremory castle and head to the capital city, Lilith. We were under strict guard while we are on the train. The place we are heading to is full of crowds. There are many Devils consisting of civilians and those working in news broadcast team.

"Jackson Darby, please tell us how you are feeling right now!"

"Will you be participating in the rating games!? Sir Sairaorg Bael and Lady Sona Sitri that are the same youth as you have declared their intent on—"

There were countless flashes from the camera and a countless number of questions thrown at me from the media which passed my ears. I was ordered not to say anything beforehand so the only thing I have in mind is getting inside the train.

I finally sat on the seat inside the train. The train started moving before long. I'm finally able to take a break. The fatigue already had struck me when I haven't even went through with the ritual yet. I never would have imagined that everyone are putting this much attention on me. Well, I was told about this beforehand but it is more than I imagined. Apparently there is a party right after the ritual and then I will finally be able to take my formal clothes off.

Just after a while since the train moved. Ravel suddenly pointed to the scenery outside to a huge dorm-type stadium.

It was way bigger than the Tokyo dorm. Well, the Rating Game is played in a large battlefield after all and with the one that the match against Sairoarg was damaged due to the war it made sense that they would make a second one. It's obviously better for it to be huge.

I then turned toward Rias's dad.

"You said that when I became a high class devil I could get anything I desired correct?"

"Yes have you decided what you want?"

"I have. If it's not too much trouble I would like another mansion similar to the one you gave me except bigger and with more rooms so I can easily have my peerage live with me and future familiars I plan on getting. I would prefer it in Kyoto if possible."

"It's no trouble at all although I am curious to know why Kyoto?"

"I had a good time when I visited their and I want Yasaka to feel at home."

Yasaka then kissed my cheeks upon hearing this.

Rias's dad chuckled.

"Very well I will have it arranged after the ceremony."

Then I noticed my mom was acting really stiff and sitting on the seats.

"By the way, mom. You are acting really nervous are you okay?"

"Of course I am! It's not like I'm nervous for coming to a place I have never been before or because I am feeling excited about attending the event which will be your shining moment!"

"Please don't be nervous. The only thing we ask you to do is sit on the seats as his relative at the ceremonial hall," Rias's dad said gently to make her feel relaxed.

"That's right. You simply need to watch over your son with warm eyes. The only ones that will be called out to the stage are Jack who is the star of tonight's ritual and Rias who is his master," Rias's mother continued with a cheerful expression.

"…Now you are making me feel nervous," I muttered.

Rias smiled at me while I have a stiff look.

"You have already experience many events which far exceeds this so you need to get used to things like this, okay? You have done something more remarkable such as beating Loki and Rizevim."

Even my comrades are chuckling at seeing how stiff I am.

And my mom and Rias's parents are having fun talking besides them. Rias's father then took out a milk container.

"By the way. We made something like this. It's called the "Harem Dragon's milk" and we made it by doing a special manufacturing method to the milk we gathered from the cows in the Gremory territory and—"

My mom was also drawn to his explanation and are listening while nodding their head.

"Woah, it goes down my throat so smoothly and there's a sweet taste to it! This will be popular among both children and elderly—"

"We are planning to make it as a merchandise by summer. And there will definitely be an author's copyright paid to your son—"

My mom was no longer feeling nervous and instead have their attention on Rias's father's talk.

Soon the train arrived at the Devil Kings's territory.

Break

We arrived to the station at the Devil King's territory. We then got on to several limousines to head to the ceremonial hall under strict guard. There are several security car's surrounding the limousines.

We arrived to the ceremonial hall in no time. We go inside and got ourselves prepared and such. The person in charge of taking care of me leads me where I got changed into my formal clothing for ritual purposes.

I put my hair back and they put on a makeups for men on my face. Since I've come this far I'll just let the person taking care of me do his job. I don't put on any retaliation and went with the flow.

After I'm finished getting prepared I was then told to wait at the waiting room. Rias who is in ritual dress appeared immediately. She had her hair tied up and her dress was shiny too. The lipstick on her lips makes her look more mature.

"Do I look weird?"

"Nope. You look gorgeous!"

It's time. Rias and I head to the entrance of the ceremonial hall. I stand behind Rias and I have to follow behind her once the entrance opens.

There are guards standing at the sides of the double door. Around us are soldiers that are acting as security and other staff.

I was starting to get worried but Rias turned around and smiled at me.

"It will be fine. This is the ceremonial to congratulate you. So show it to everyone. The result of what you have achieved by all the experiences you gained by going forward in the past one year."

My high-class promotion ceremony finally began. Then the drum rolls. The double door opens quietly along with the music that is played for my entrance.

What appears in the spacious view in front of me are the higher-ups in formal dress lined up at the splendid and gorgeous ceremonial hall where they are looking at me as they give me an applause.

Rias walked forward. I followed behind her in a speed where I make sure I don't get left behind in a speed which won't make me look weird.

I took a quick glimpse where I can see the ORC members and it appears the Sitri group and Sairaorg are also here. Ah, I can see Vali and his comrades at the corner of the hall near the pillar.

As we headed to the altar, I started to get all these flashbacks of the last one year Rias mentioned.

—I am Rias Gremory. I am a Devil. And I am your master. Nice to meet you, Jackson Darby. Can I call you Jack?

'Our meeting started from my death,' I thought.

—Ahahahaha! It's impossible! Because she died! That girl is dead, you know? It's not the matter of whether you protect her or not. You couldn't protect her! You couldn't protect her back at evening and even now! You really are a weird boy! It's so amusing!

'Raynare… Can you see how I have become a High-class Devil? I won't let anyone die again.'

—Fire bird and Fenghuang! The hell fire of our clan that was praised as being that of a Phoenix! Taste it with your own body and turn into ashes!

'It was hot. Riser, your fire was hot back then and also during our rematch.'

—No. I'm living so I can seek my revenge. Holy-sword Excalibur. Destroying that is the reason why I am living.

'Heh, Kiba. There was a time when you said that. Take care of Tosuka.'

—Do you think a world without God is wrong? Do you think a world without God would decay? I am sorry to say, but that isn't the case. Both you and I are healthily living like this. —The world moves even without a God.

'You were right, Azazel. We were able to manage it somehow even with the God's presence.'

—Jack, I love you. I will always stay beside you.

'I love you too, Asia. Let's stay together forever.'

—It means that there are those who find it painful in what you call a peace.

'Vali. That's what you said before. But maybe the peace you imagine is the same is mine now.'

—Jackson Darby! I won't lose! There is a dream I need to fulfill!

'Sairaorg, those exchanges of punches I had with you is my pride.'

—…Friend? What's the benefit if I become that?

'You benefited from it, didn't you, Ophis?'

—I want to confirm. —Jackson Darby. What are you?

'I am just me, Cao Cao. I will become a High-class Devil while being myself.'

—I also have the ambition of wanting to stir up the heat with you as well!

'Of course, Ravel. I really need you so I can fulfill my ambition.'

—Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Yuuto, Asia, Xenovia, Irina, Ravel, Rossweisse, Azazel, and the Red Dragon Emperor—Jack. After all, all of you are my precious comrades—

'Whether you are Gasper or Balor, you are my friend and a strong Gremory boy.'

—Hey, Jack. If I ever get used by them…will you please kill me?

'Rossweisse, I will never let you say such thing ever again.'

—An angel's kiss! It was because the scene was so beautiful. People would naturally want to kiss like this.

'Seriously, thanks to you it became an awesome Christmas. It became a kiss I can never forget.'

—Everyone, make this become a happy Kuoh Academy. No, I'll do it. So, I'd like everyone to please take care of me.

'I'm looking forward to it, President Xenovia! I will help you anytime.'

—Even if he has reincarnated and his appearance has changed, he's still my child, isn't that right?

'…Of course I am. I am still your son mom. That will never change even if it's ten-thousand years later.'

—…Azazel said you that you were his last, and his best student…

'Why aren't you here? —Azazel, I wanted to show you this scene which will be my shining moment.'

I started to remember all these events as I walked to the altar and there's this feeling building inside me. But I need to endure my tears. I am not allowed to cry yet. The real deal will start from here.

Just one year but one year that was filled with so many events. A year like this. I will most likely never experience ever again.

I have survived a harsh, yet fun, year. I stood front of the altar while having pride in what I have gone through.

[Congratulation, partner. Good work on coming this far. You reached Balance Breaker, you survived Juggernaut Drive, and you showed me all the new side of being a Red Dragon Emperor. Let's get along from now on as well, the one who is a Devil and Dragon, the one who has a blazing truth within him. —"Red Dragon Emperor of the Blazing Truth".]

And the person waiting for me at the altar was Ajuka Beelzebub who was in his Devil Kings outfit.

"I have been waiting for this. From here on you will become one fine High-class Devil."

Under the Devil King's guidance the ritual finally began.

"—And so, the next will be—"

I sat on the chair which is beside the altar with Rias and followed the guidance of the host of this ceremony.

One of the best opera singer who had offered her intention on singing for this ceremony is about to start her performance. She stood in front of the microphone stand which is set on the altar and then she started to sing.

[Theeere is a woman-loving Dragon living in the edge of a certain countrrrrrry~.]

What started with her beautiful voice was the Harem Dragon's song!

[Draaaaaagon, Draaaaaagon, Harem Dragon~.]

I don't know how I'm supposed to feel with that song despite the beautiful voice!

Even my comrades in the ceremonial hall didn't know how to react so they were putting on a troubled expression instead!

But for some reason Rias's dad had a deeply moved expression! He looked like he's so moved that he's thinking it was a terrific idea to call her!

Rias had a red face and is twitching one of her eyebrows which pretty much guarantees Rias's dad is getting a long lecture from his daughter after this.

After the song, the ritual finally phased into the main part. Rias and I stood at the altar and the first thing that will happen is the receiving of the certificate. Devil Kings Ajuka Beelzebub started reading what was written on the certificate.

"—For those reason, I hereby proclaim you, the servant of Rias Gremory, Jackson Darby, as a High-class Devil."

I got on my knee and received the certificate gratefully.

"It will be my honour."

I got up once to spread my certificate in front of the crowd so they can have a clear look. Suddenly there's a sudden rain of claps and camera flashes!
I then hand the certificate to the person helping me. Next is the ritual where Rias who is my master puts a crown on my head.

Rias and I stand at the altar and face each other. I then got on my knee. Rias received the crown from the person in charge. Then she placed the crown on my head.

For the last part the Devil Kings Beelzebub appears on the altar once again and raises his hand. Then a stone monument which is shining in black colour comes falling from above our head. The stone monument which floats in the air.

"Now, the new king, Jackson Darby. Stand in front of the monument—"

I took a step forward while enveloping my left hand with my aura and then I touch the monument.

That instant, my heart made a loud beat! Now I get it. This monument is made from the same material as the Evil Pieces.

The monument shined red no, it shined in crimson, and then it showed my hand print for an instant. Then it returned to the normal monument.

I then receive a small box from Devil Kings. When I open it I found fifteen Evil Pieces inside!

The ritual is done with the most crucial part of the ceremony. What came after this is the words of congratulation from the guest which was read by the host of the ceremony.

Since Rias and I are done with our role we sat on the seat and feel a bit relieved.

After all the itinerary was over Rias and I left the stage. I was overwhelmed when everyone started clapping as we left!

I return to my changing room. I start to get calm after I finished drinking water.

"Congratulations Jack," Rias said.

"Thank you! Though I wonder if I did it right."

"You sure did. You were magnificent."

It seems like everyone is leaving the stage. So my comrades came to my room one after another.

My mom was emotional while the others are congratulating me.

"I don't know what was going on in there but it sure does make me emotional when I see you under the spotlight! By the way, what kind of privilege does High-class Devil have? I wonder if you get a pay rise?"

"It's far from it. With Jack's current status then getting a world tour isn't even a dream," Rias said to my mom.

"A W-World touuuuuur~!?"

She was so shocked at Rias's words that her body is shaking.

Then two unexpected people appeared in the room.

"Jackson Darby! So you are here."

"Riser! You came!"

"Hmph, appearing to the place where I am invited to as the way I live. Besides, I'm here as an escort today," Riser replied blushing.

"As an escort?"

I become curious but the person who is entered the changing room from the direction Riser was gazing towards is a familiar lady.

"Jackson Darby, how do you do? You have become a High-class Devil so I wanted to formally give you my words of congratulation."

"Oh my, if this isn't Ravel's mother! It really has been a while! And thank you!"

I respond by bowing my head down! I never expected for Ravel's mom to come! I can't feel grateful enough! Even Ravel appeared shocked at this.

"Mom! You came!?"

"Yes, I came here while bringing Riser with me. We were standing at the side of the hall. Now then, Jackson Darby. Do you remember the promise we made earlier?"

"Umm…"

Ravel's mom chuckled when she saw how clueless I was about what she was talking about.

"The trade. Regarding Ravel who is both my daughter and servant. I definitely am sure I asked you for a trade once you become a High-class Devil."

"Ah! Yes we certainly did. I am positive we made such promise…I think."

"Then let us begin out trade right away. Did you know that it's better to do these soon as possible? It's also hard for me to make time so I don't know when is the next time I can meet you," Ravel's mom said.

"Yes, this certainly may be the right time. Then I shall do a trade as well."

A sudden trade for Ravel was shocking enough! But now it's also for Xenovia!

"Xenovia. I had been saying it since last year but you do remember about our discussion regarding the trade once Jack becomes a High-class Devil right?"

"Of course," Xenovia responded.

Rias started to draw what looks like to be a trading-purpose magic-circle with Ravel's mom on the floor.

"Then let's get started."

Rias brought Xenovia towards her and hugged her.

"Xenovia. Please become Jack's sword."

Xenovia responded to her hug with a peaceful expression.

"Yeah, roger that. Former President Rias. Thank you…thank you very much for looking after me! Uuugh~!"

Xenovia suddenly started to cry causing Rias to make a bitter smile.

"Hey, don't start crying. It's not like our lifestyle is going to change… Only your king will change so nothing else will change you know…?"

"Well, in a big way we can still call all of us the Rias Gremory's peerage. As long as Jack doesn't move out right now then nothing will change visibly," Kiba said.

"Jack will be summoned as Rias former's pawn once she participates in the Underworld's Rating Game after all," Koneko continued.

Rias, Ravel's mom, and I stand at the side of the magic-circle. Xenovia, and Ravel stand at the center of the magic-circle. Among the Evil-Pieces which I had just received earlier, I am holding onto the unused pieces consisting of one bishop and one knight.

Rias and Ravel's mom closed their eyes and increased their aura while putting their hand forward. Then the Devil symbols written on the magic-circle starts to circulate.

Then some changes started happening to the girls. What happened first was Xenovia's body shining as if it responded to the shine from Rias's aura. Next, my body started to shine and my knight that I am holding onto shines one after another.

The flow of the aura changes gradually as it bypasses the magic-circle where the Evil Pieces I'm holding onto starts to synchronize with Rias's glow. Then this time Xenovia synchronize with my aura. And at the end Ravel's mom and Ravel started to glow while my bishop piece also glowed.

Ravel and I synchronize through the magic-circle where my bishop piece synchros with Ravel's mom.

Once the whole ritual ended Rias and Ravel's mom stopped their aura and the magic-circle on the floor disappeared.

Then Rias picked up the knight piece which originally belonged to me. While Ravel's mom picked up the bishop piece that belonged to me.

"Alright, it's all done now. Xenovia. From now on you are apart of Jackson Darby's Peerage," Rias said with a smile on her face.

Xenovia wrapped her arm around my neck.

"I'm with you! Let's go on a rampage!"

"Just don't over do it, Xenovia! Ravel, take care of me from now on too!"

"Of course. I will give my all for my king, Jack, as your manager and as your servant."

Ravel's mom gave a single nod.

"Then I will entrust my daughter to you for eternity. I will also need to prepare for the ceremonies coming ahead—"

"Mother! You are rushing it! Please wait till I graduate from College!"

"I will tell you one thing about my daughter. Ravel's true nature is path of supremacy. The path which is easy to create grudge from others by governing the world through military force and wisdom. It's like oil and water when compared to you whose true nature is the path of righteous if you were to govern the world. If you rely on Ravel then you will certainly fall into the path of supremacy. So I ask you to not make a mistake in how to use her. The reason why I took Ravel from Riser is because I thought he would mistakenly use her even if he knows about her talent," Ravel's mom whispered.

Irina who was watching the whole procedure is putting on a expression as if she made a certain decision.

"…So Xenovia went to Jack's side… Yeah, it's about time I make a decision."

"So then, Jackson Darby. You have become a High-class Devil which you were craving for. So I presume your aim hasn't changed yet, right?"

"Of course I'm looking forward to the sumptuous feast! Beautiful woman and girls!I'm a Harem-King with so much dreams! Well, that's how I started. But now on top of that aim I am thinking how wonderful it would be to live peacefully with my comrades and family. I want to make that it that way and I hope it becomes that way."

What I realised while fighting bad guys are how important your daily life is. And furthermore how peace is the most important. More rather, if you can't live your days peacefully then you can't do lecherous things!

"Except there is one more thing I need to add. If there are those that will hurt my important people then I will definitely defeat them even if they may be a God," I declared with determination.

Riser made a big smile and placed his arm around my neck.

"You sure have become good at talking. Looks like I can entrust Ravel to you. I believe you will participate in the rating games as a king. No, I am hoping for it. And if I'm able to fight you...Burn me up, Red Dragon Emperor. I will be waiting!" Riser said while messing my hair.

Riser and his mom left the changing room after they gave us a farewell after the trade.

Break

We left the changing once our business ended and we were on our way to the hall where the party was to be held.

We were welcoming a guest once again when we saw a boy who looks like a middle-school student with black hair which looks bluish and a well structured face.

I thought he was a son of a rich family who had become lost. But the moment our eyes met I understand by instinct that the alert level inside me went up to the max right away.

His eyes felt as if he was seeing right through me. I sensed fear, menace, and shiver from him which felt as if he wouldn't gain control of both my body and mind. Others, minus my mom, have sensed the divinity and the limitless superioress from the boy and instead of being alert all we can do is simply shiver our bodies.

"Hmm…I'm meeting them for the first time but I can see faces of those I heard from rumours and those I haven't. Still, I need to give my words of congratulation. Congrats on becoming a High-class Devil, Red Dragon Emperor," the boy said as he made a small chuckle before giving me a clap.

The one who appeared from behind him are the Devil Kings Ajuka Beelzebub and another unknown man. He was wearing a native dress, a sari.

It isn't a bottomless divinity as the boy, but the unknown man also had unbelievable divinity coming from his whole body and is continuing to release a supreme aura. He's a good looking man with a long black hair and pale white skin despite having a good build. He also has a sharp eye and after he takes a look at all of us he brings his gaze back to me.

"…Hmm, so this is the "Red Dragon Emperor of the Blazing Truth" that had defeated Loki and Apophis."

"Ajuka."

Beelzebub raised his hand to urge us to "not put our alert on".

"Rias, this person here wanted to meet all of you so even if it was sudden I have brought him here. This person is Lord Shiva."

This shocked everyone except my mom since she didn't know what was going on.

"How are all of you doing, D×D…of the Kuou academy side should I say. My name is Shiva, one of the three pillar Gods. I feel that we will be meeting more frequently from now on so I wanted to give my greetings," Shiva said as he smiled at us.

He put his hand forward so I shaked his hand while feeling frightened.

"Thank you for that…"

"The promotion to a High-class Devil, allow me to congratulate you as well."

"…You are, umm."

"He is the young Prince of Asura," Shiva said.

"The name is Mahabali. Nice to meet you. Especially you, Jackson Darby, I was eager to meet you. Your achievements during the War of Evil Dragons has also reached my ears. I also wanted to fight against Trihexa alongside you."

"You are flattering me…"

I can only answer him by forcing a smile on my face! That's because two Gods more like two pillars of Gods, but anyway two pillars of Gods came all the way here just to greet me! I can only get confused at this situation which has far exceeded my expectation!

Shiva seemed to be having fun since he is putting his hand under his chin.

"I have heard you were honest about your sexual desire but you don't seem like that at all. A Harem-King is your dream, was it?"

"Well, I'm famous for being a good with the ladies!"

Why the heck am I explaining such things to the God of Destruction and the Prince of Asura!

And Mahabali is taking my words seriously so he's nodding his head with a serious face!

Shiva seems to be just having fun.

"Hmm, is that so. Certainly the sexual desires has been the direct source of coming up with those moves. But from looking at you right now it's hard to think you made such moves since I don't sense that much sexual desires coming from you."

Shiva pointed at my nose.

"What are you seeking for right now? Is it women after all? Or is it fame?"

"I want both! …Isn't that it?"

Shiva shaked his head.

"It's what you are seeking for from the deep of your heart. What is the most thing you desire? Not as a singular but as a whole."

"…I guess its peace. I want to live peacefully where there is no war. I am fighting with all my strength just for that," I answered right away.

Shiva made a single nod after hearing that. He then looks from the top of my head to the tip of my feet.

"…I see, so that's how it is."

"What do you mean?"

When I asked Shiva placed his palm on my chest.

"Yes, he simply swimmed in that boundary peacefully as he liked without being restrained by anything. Ophis despite what happened in the past is enjoying peace right now, right? If the two beings which could be said as your second parents are seeking for peace then it won't be weird if it changed your true nature since you are made by their powers. It seems like you have greatly influenced both Great Red and Ophis but the opposite would also apply. The current you is seeking to live more than anything. It means you are putting your all in protecting your peaceful life. If you really want to become a Harem King then you might not be able to advance further if you don't settle your thoughts. It's also influenced by the Infinity and the Dream but you are also seeking for peace, right? The infinity-like synergy might be strengthening that greed even further. You could say that is the price of getting a powerful power and possibility. I'm guessing that deep inside you it's stopping you from making babies until you winning the peace with your own hands. You could say that it's handcuff made from karma. There is no way a former human can unequip the powers of two God-class Dragons."

Both Great Red and Ophis are living so carefree. They are trying to live in such way. The two Dragons that are called the strongest want to enjoy peace. The two God of Dragons are like my dad and mom. If they are seeking for peace then it can't be helped that I am being influenced by them.

Shiva laughed in amusement when he sees me thinking through all of this.

"The existence which sounds like a joke since he has the power of two Dragons that surpasses my strength is seeking for peace more than anything else and is aiming to become a Harem King, huh. Fufufu, you've taken my interest. Ajuka, you do remember the condition Azazel gave me, right?"

"The case where we would prepare anything you ask for, I presume?" Beelzebub asked him.

Shiva nodded.

"Yes, that's it. Red Dragon Emperor."

"Eh? Ah, yes?"

"How about you come under me?"

Me and my comrades were shocked by this!

"Ah, don't misunderstand me. I'm not telling him to leave your side, Rias Gremory. If a War breaks out from our mythology as the centre of it then how about he comes to my force? —That's what I was getting at. Even having his comrades included in it is fine. If it's your comrades then they are promising bunch, right?"

"Lord Shiva! But that is!"

"The action of Indra, increasing his forces in order to defeat me is something you are aware of, right? He is gathering notable fighters under him in order to challenge me. I'm presuming that day will be unexpectedly soon. There is a high chance he will take action. You do know there is Cao Cao and the first Sun Wukong under him, right? Then it's natural for me to want some amusing pawns under me as well," Shiva said as he stops Ajuka's words with his hand.

"…Lord Shiva."

Shiva shrugged his shoulder to Beelzebub.

"I won't tell you to leave Rias Gremory's side. But Indra has already started taking actions as he is already looking at the "next" phase, you know? So the earlier I give you my offer the better it is."

"Red Dragon Emperor, we the Asuras have already decided to walk along beside Lord Shiva. If you join our forces then we can't feel anymore assured. How about it? How about you come under Lord Shiva so you can fight alongside me in the battlefield? Defeating Indra together with us certainly will be an amusement," Mahabali said.

Suddenly Mahabali released a furious atmosphere from his whole body. At the same time the small objects in this room such as cups and tables starts shaking and has a crack on them.

"I won't forgive Indra. My father, Vairochana, was killed none other than by Indra after all…! Varuna who is the current King of Asura is telling me to calm down but this anger of mine is one thing I cannot calm!"

His voice and action is packed with so much intensity and rage. His face is covered in anger.

Shiva reached his hand out to me.

"The "Red Dragon Emperor of the Blazing Truth, come under my force. If you are the servant of the Ruin Princess no, actually you are a dragon that had far surpassed a evil. Wouldn't receiving a protection from the God of Destruction be interesting?"

This is such a crazy offer that I can't keep up with the topic. I know that I can't recklessly take his offer. If Azazel was he here he would have interfered into this discussion but he's no longer here. From now on I have to think and answer on my own.

"…Do you want to have war against Indra?"

Shiva laughed.

"That won't be a bad idea. Though a mere war is boring. I would prefer to prepare something more interesting. Well, I have no intention of starting a mudding war after so long. Red Dragon Emperor of the Blazing Truth. Just remember this. From now on, whether they are friend or foe, those who would appear in front of both you and the White Dragon Emperor of the Morning Star will be God-class beings. Both your connections and battles would involve many God-class. That's how much feat you two demonstrated. You may be a dragon that loves women and peace more than anything else. No, you probably do. You have made so much miracles because of them. But you know, I think there is another real reason behind it. You like strong individuals, right? Obviously that would include your comrades in them but even if they were your enemy you love to battle the warriors with strong beliefs more than anything. You like to both watch and battle them. The new interest you gained besides women with this last year filled with intense battles is to fight strong men, isn't it?"

Even though I want to reject Shiva's words I can't bring myself to. There is a side of me deep inside me which is approving it. I have come to like defeating strong opponents after an intense battle

It appears that Shiva took my silence as an approval and smiled happily.

Shiva started patting my back.

"I simply would like for use to be allies."

Then Shiva moved his gaze to the door.

"Don't you have anything to say? The Assassin sent from Indra."

Everyone became alert at Shiva's words. There is a assassin sent by Indra standing behind the door!? I didn't notice that at all!

The one who appeared by opening the door was Cao Cao! Certainly this guy may be a assassin sent from Indra but I never expected him to show up!

"My apologies, Lord Shiva. I had no intention of hiding but I didn't want to interrupt your discussion," Cao Cao said as he shrugged his shoulder.

"Fufufu, you've come to see Red Dragon Emperor, right?"

"Yes," Cao Cao answered.

Cao Cao then looked at me.

"Who would ever though even Lord Shiva would become fond of you. Seriously, you are continuing to grow every time I meet you."

"Never thought you would come too. Did you come to see my promotion ceremony? Though you are not the type of person to say congratulation."

"You are right. I came to observe your promotion ritual on behalf of Indra. Though I thought it was a good opportunity," Cao Cao said with a heroic face before leaving.

Those who speaks to me are high in battle spirits and are observing me. Furthermore, this God called Shiva, the Prince of Asura, Cao Cao, and Riser aren't looking at me as Rias's servant but are looking at me directly.

After Cao Cao left it seems like Shiva and Mahabali finished their business so they left the scene together with Beelzebub.

There were continuous appearances of unexpected guests. All of us had calmed down and headed home after the party.

I look out the window while on our way home by train.

I then see the sight of the stadium we passed by when we came here.

I had become a high-class Devil.

I am Rias's pawn but I am a king as well.

Break

I was now in the living room with my harem. Yasaka, Ultear, Lavina, Le Fay, and Kiyome were standing ready to receive their pieces. Kuroka was unable to come due having her old pieces still being removed.

I heard that the process takes about a day and is tiresome on the patient. But what I'm more worried about is Kuroka not surviving since the process was said to have the potential to kill its patients but I'm too worried since the best doctors from both the Sitri territory and the Grigori are doing the operation.

I didn't have much time to do reincarnate them at the ceremony after the trade so it was decided that I would make them my servants back at my place.

When I brought out my pieces I noticed a shocked look on everyone's face with the exception of Kiyome.

"Is something wrong?"

"Jack I sensed the piece you gave me was powerful but now that I have gotten a better look I know why. Every piece you have is a mutated piece."

"Seriously!?"

"Rias is correct these are all mutated pieces," Ultear said.

"Looks like your peerage might become one of the strongest out there," Rias said.

"Thanks now let's get this started," I replied as I drew the magic circles on my future servants chest and then I gave them their pieces.

Peerage (Please note that all pieces except Xenovia and Ravel are mutated)

Queen: Yasaka

Rook: Mirajane Strauss

Rook: Kuroka

Bishop: Ultear Milkovich

Bishop: Ravel

Knight: Xenovia

Knight: Erza Scarlet

Pawn: Kiyome Abe

Pawn: Lavina

Pawn: Le Fay

Pawn: Samus Aran

Pawn: Isuzu Sento

Pawn: Arcee

Pawn: Chromia

Pawn: Flare up

For those wondering how Jack convinced Yasaka, Ultear, Le Fay, Kuroka , Kiyome, and Lavina these are the chapters for them in Origins:

Yasaka: Chapter 20 (It's also the chapter Amaterasu joins Jack's harem)

Kiyome: Chapter 21

Le Fay, Ultear, and Kuroka: Chapter 22

Lavina: Chapter 29

Now for those wondering how Jack gained Saphira, Virgo, Aquarius, and Cynder as his familiars and apart of his harem along with Gabriel joining his harem as well here are the chapters in Origins:

Aquarius, Virgo, and Saphira: Chapter 6

Gabriel: Chapter 18

Cynder: Chapter 25