Highschool DxD: Sparda's Second Coming

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Episode 2

[Lucious POV]

Urgh. I think I'm going to have to get another job very soon. Again a thief tried to rob the store where I work and I, as a reflex action or rather as a search for fun, I've knocked out by throwing a bottle across the forehead, which caused it to fall and hit his head with a shelf, which soon collapsed on him.

One of the officers who make the arrest looks at me disapprovingly as he takes my declaration about the theft. He is of the idea that I should not do stupid actions and submit to theft to avoid any incident. He will be a **** if he think I'm going to let myself be foolished by a weak human. If I have the opportunity to stop people like him, I do it and so far I have always had.

It is not the first time something like this happens. As Kuoh is a very quiet town at night, there are those who believe that it is easy to do mischief in the gloom and a place of work like the one where I find myself is usually believed to be an easy target.

It would be so if it were not because I'm not afraid of the pyrrhic weapons with which he intends to rob me. A 0.22mm? A butterfly knife? At least look me like a man and bring shotguns to not trample my pride! I may not be able to fight against my usual enemies, but I still remember how to fight against beings of their level! Rocks, pencils, books or even coins. These and anything else like that help me to deal with people like theme with ease. Even though I do not have my powers, I keep my skills and can make anything a dangerous projectile.

Of course any projectile I use tends to develop or create a glorious mess. As the thief fell into a shelf of fried foods, multiple bags of potatoes burst and scattered on the ground, which I am cleaning right now. While things like that are enough to annoy any manager, my boss is good enough, or stupid, to believe that those messes do not matter, because it is more beneficial to have a ninja, or me, as a night vendor.

I have told him many times that I am not such a thing , although the training I did makes me qualify as a Shinobi and it is quite possible that this has arisen in part from the visit of a native of the lands in which I find myself .

However, I cannot let him go to everywhere screaming such things. In itself what worries me is that my acts of self - defense will eventually appear in the magazines, so at least I want is to highlight at this time.

Unfortunately for me. At that time, an encounter was favored that would definitely give to talk about very soon.

I was so deep in my thoughts that I forgot to close the shop door. I was cleaning to stop working, but at the last minute, a client decided to intervene in my plans.

The first thing I noticed was that student has the Kuoh's indistinguishable uniform. However, against all premise, who carried it was not a man, but a girl. Emphasis in this denomination, because with the height that she had, she did not look at all like one of the other teenagers who studied in high school.

Identify her as Koneke Toujou. A small girl who attended first year of high school. While I abstract to silly things like gossip and rumors, I keep in mind that she has some fame in the academy for her childish appearance. Such is the likening that they have of her, that they call her the mascot of the academy... Another one is that humans are nefarious beings.

I did not care who it was, but anyway I was struck by the fact that I was on the street at this time of night. Even if it were a nightly errand, it was quite irresponsible for her to do it so late.

-A chocolate bar, please-she said with the expressionless face that distinguished her, pointing to a product that was behind the box.

Then it's just a nighttime snack. I do not suppose because she cannot wait the next day. However, that is not something that concerns me. I'm just interested in her leaving before he recognizes me and sow some rumor in the academy.

Stop sweeping for a moment and I went for the item she had requested. I took it and left it on the counter to then go back to what I was doing.

-How much is it?-Toujou asked.

-Just take it. It is supposed that I should have closed the store and closed the box so it would be a pain to have to check that.

-I see. If so, thank you very much-said Koneko, looking at me for a moment to then take the chocolate bar and retire.

-Urgh. I really do not understand that other people see in her.

Having said that, I closed the door and cleaned properly before I left too. However, before doing so I found a rather disturbing pamphlet on the counter of the box.

-Your dream will be granted.

That was the message that was written in the pamphlet just below a circle of invocation. At first I thought it was just some occult fraud that humans use to get money from others, but the circle engraved on the paper was completely legitimate and functional. A concise thought and this thing would be activated for anyone.

A seal of this magnitude should be in some hidden grymoire, but no. It was in a common pamphlet that could be available to any unsuspecting human. Without hesitation take it. Not only because I should not give it to someone else, but because it had evidently been left for me. It was not there before or after the attempted robbery, so it only could come there at the hands of the girl who came recently.

Would it be a coincidence or would it be that she knows who I am? Whatever the case, the sooner I contact with Trish and see if she knows anything about flyers like this. If it is a threat, it should be addressed as soon as possible. With or without powers, I will not stand idly by.

[General POV] [In the building of the Occult Research Club]

-Urgh-obstinately expressed a certain redhead, as he dropped into the armchair of his club. -Heavens. I have been told repeatedly that I should not be guided by manga and anime, but that cliché that young people only think of having a partner at this age is completely true. I have lost the count of how many wishes you were to ask someone to become your partner!

-Do not say it that way, buchou. Otherwise, they people wil think that you are already an older woman-joked Akeno, who along with Koneko and Yuuto, were present in the room.

-I only have the misfortune of being committed to someone I do not like and against my will. That unfortunately kills any maiden impulse I might have.

-I cannot do anything about that, but I can relieve your frustration with a possible recruit.

-Uh? Who is it about?

-Aika Kiryu. It is a second year of high school. She does not have any skill that makes her stand out, but I think he has the necessary enthusiasm. Kiryu did not use the invocation pamphlet for the wish, but for the uncertainty that it had of if this really worked. She is interested in prediction and astrology, and asking me to instruct term ways to use these two areas effectively and profitably.

-Great. That's the kind of interest I wanted to hear. Certainly she would not be the first human who asks for the help of the Demons to dedicate herself to prediction, but even so I will take her into account. I just have to talk to her to see what she thinks of her own future.

-I've been seeing Murayama and Katase-said Yuuto calling the attention of the group. - Maybe it's worth it to take them as subordinates. You just have to refine your technique for real combat.

-In that case I'll also call you for a meeting-Rias said, having regained his enthusiasm.

-I also noticed someone-Koneko commented with the tone devoid of emotion that characterized her.

-Who is it about?

-Dumary

-Did you see something that caught your attention?

-He is friendly.

-Friendly?

-Yes.

-That's good, but I need more than kindness to accept it in my Nobility.

-Demonic Power.

-How?

-It is very small, but he has it. I could only feel it because I was close to him.

-Are you sure? Is not it some remnant of foreign magic?

-No. What I felt came from him.

-In that case a meeting with him is much more than necessary. If it is someone from the Underworld who entered our territory without permission, we must let them know who is in charge. Personally, I would prefer that he was a demonic descendant who is not aware of his lineage, but I find that unlikely. Someone would have discovered him already.

-Then by the time we arranged the meeting, buchou-Yuuto asked.

-Tomorrow in the afternoon hours. I need to prepare my cards very well to attend to each particular case.

[The next day]

In the lounge of the Exploration Club of the Hidden, the tension could be cut with a knife, which was being generated by two sides clearly delimited by the tea table that was between the two armchairs of the common space.

Sitting in one of the seats was n Rias, Akeno and Koneko, with Yuuto standing next to the piece of furniture, being the one assigned to act first if something went wrong. Seated in the opposite chair, were Katase, Murayama and Aika , with Lucious sitting sideways on the armrest of the chair, right next to the chestnut of the Kendo club.

The white-haired boy remained with his face down and his eyes closed, being the only one who did not see the redhead Gremory attentively, because Aika did it with curiosity , while the girls of the Kendo club did it with a touch of uneasiness since they did not know because they were there.

-I'm glad you accepted my invitation tonight. There is a proposal that I want to talk to you about and I hope you are willing to listen to me, "Rias said interrupting the silence that reigned in the room.

-Of course we will listen to you, Rias-senpai. Even if there are hours of extracurricular activities, it's worth skipping them if you're the one calling-Murayama said.

-The same-said Katase.

-I'm glad you have that perception- the redhead said then to ask a question. - Tell me, do you know what club this is?

-The Occult Research Club. The most exclusive club of the Kuoh academy, whose entry parameters are unknown, but are high enough that only the first two Idol, the most adorable student and the Prince of the academy are his only known members-explained Aika with a somewhat burlesque expression.

-Je. Now that's a particular way of describing it, but now I wondered if you know what we watched.

-The truth is, no. I agree with Kiryu as to what I know of his club, but from there he did not know-Katase said.

-Well, as its name indicates, we are dedicated to investigating supernatural facts, specifically those that happen in this city.

-I see. I guess that must have its charm-said the pink-haired woman, looking a bit disappointed.

-Do not misunderstand. Our club is not one that pursues fictional things like big foot or the monster of Loch Ness. We pursue completely real things.

-Older people certainly say that spirits are real, but I do not think we should take them so seriously-Murayama said.

-What would you say if I told you that they are more right than you think? The customs and traditions of these lands did not arise from the ignorance or the imaginary of the people. Everything arises from very real bases that remain hidden from the common eye.

"What do you mean?-said the brunette, looking nervous, as did her friend.

-The supernatural is real. The religions and mythologies are born of a fantastic world that remains anonymous to most people. Believe it or not, I am part of that world, because unlike you, I am not human.

-How?- Katase said before witnessing how the redhead Gremory had a pair of bat wings on her back.

-I am a Demon. A being from the Underworld like those that are described in the bible. However, I have to clarify one thing. Although I am a selfish person who watches over my interests, I am not an evil being who seeks to harm you or any human.

-This is ... ..sorpressive. I knew Rias-senpai was not from Japan, but I did not think it was from a place like that-Katase said.

-If you are a Demon, they are the same, looking at the rest of the club.

-Yes-said the Gremory as her companions also revealed their wings and their condition as Demons. -All in the club are Demons, although I'm the only one who is pureblood. The others are reincarnated, who were once humans.

-How?

-The reason I called them is simple. I want you to join my Nobility. Each one of the people that are part of my club is part of it .They left behind their humanity and now they work for me and my clan.

Naturally, the expression that the girls of the Kendo club put on was fearful, plus the casual comment that her present colleague later said was in charge of relieving things a bit.

-Je. So this is how is summarized this vicious circle-commented the Kiryu. -You cannot be part of the elite, without being a Devil. With this revelation it would not surprise me that even the current Student Council was a similar case. After all, it is said that Shitori and you are friends.

-I will only say that in the academy there is a greater supernatural presence than you think.

-Hey, Aika. What's wrong with you? Why do not you see anything impressed with this? -Katase said.

-Don't get me wrong. Yes I am, but I already spent my initial amazement when I received the visit of Himejima and she presented herself as a Devil. She had already told me about some things, so I was ready for this meeting.

-Why she did that?

-She gave me this-said the brunette, showing an invocation brochure.

-Hey? Do you also have one?-Said the pink-haired woman taking out a similar booklet from her clothes.

-I suppose that everyone received it then- Murayama said also with a paper in hand.

- Apparently you did not use it, but I did. As and as the brochure says, by using it you can request that a wish come true. I do not really know until I reach a point I can ask for something, but I requested that I be introduced to the occult world. This subject has always caught my attention and now that I have in mind that it is real, I am interested in making money at the expense of it. Not by deception as you usually find on the streets, but with real tricks that may be used by famous and important people.

-Heavens. Is it that for a moment you cannot stop being frightening? You always seem to be a step ahead when it comes to guys and now you go out with this.

- Fufu. What do you want me to tell you? I like to be aware of the things that matter.

-Certainly Aika would act well as a Devil, but what about us. Why do you want us?-Katase asked.

-I have been told they are very good at kendo-replied the Gremory. -You are the best in their club and aspire to compete in the nations championships. It has to like you a lot to have those desires.

-So is. My family has a dojo, so I want to rise up as a champion to bring honor to this-said Murayama.

-I like to show that I am a strong woman and kendo is the way I found to do it-explained the pink-haired woman.

-Those are good motivations and I feel they are strong enough to even go further-Rias said, nodding. - My intention is to help them to make that happen, at the time when you also assist me with my goals. My clan is not like the Demons that are seen in stories and movies. We treat our servants very well and treat them as full members of our family. If you join me, you will enjoy countless benefits, as well as a longer life that will allow you to experiment with anything you may desire.

-What kind of benefits?

-My clan has many lands in the Underworld. As I am the heir of my family, I can grant you a generous portion that will allow you to establish the home, company or any construction you can imagine. Although there are certain areas of the Underworld that can resemble the vision you have of that place, the truth is that it is a world with landscapes like those you can find in the human world. From the perfectly constituted cities with all their services, to jungles, forests and mountains without any kind of human intervention.

-Wow.

-Also you will receive a salary according to the work you do as Demons. Kiryu at least already determined that she wanted to dabble with prediction, but they can also devote themselves to other things. The works we do are incredibly diverse, but they are mostly brief. You are will have time to devote to your hobbies and trades with total freedom.

-Everything sounds wonderful, but even so ... - said Katase showing hesitation.

-True. Even though this seems like the best job offer we could have in our lives, the price seems pretty high-Murayama said.

-It certainly is, but it's not as if our humanity is worth so much-said Aika.

-Easy for you to say. I have no idea what my family would think of me if he discovers it.

-This is not a decision that can be taken lightly-Katase added.

-I'm not going to refute that, but likewise I do not need to tell you that this is an opportunity to stop being ordinary people. I assume that you will not have the same doubts as them. Right, Lucious?-Aika asked the white-haired man.

- ... ..

-Lucious?

- Zzzzzzz.

-He is asleep! - Katase expressed astonished, as did Rias and the others, who really thought that the boy was listening in silence.

-Hear! Do you really think this time to fall asleep!? - Murayama said, giving the Dumary a little push.

-Hey? Are the explanations finished?-Said Lucious, getting up with a spurt, and then getting up. -I hope you have already reached the contract part.

-You even paid attention to something I said?-Rias said with some anger.

-No. Once I knew you were going to explain about the existence of the supernatural world, I disconnected. I know that since I was a kid, so I did not need to hear it.

-So you are already part of the supernatural world? How?

-I have...neutral experiences with the Demons. I know about the supernatural world, magic and I know how to fight. I attest to all this with this letter-said the white-haired man, looking for an envelope in his pockets and extending it to the Gremory.

-This is ...!-She said, impressed when she saw that the envelope was postmarked by the Agares clan. When he opened it, Rias found that the document inside was a letter of recommendation, which impressed him more.

The agendas of the Devils were sometimes too full to arrange meetings to discuss any subject, so the use of mail was something that still happened in the Underworld. One of the things for which it was common to use the mail, was to send suggestions to friends or relatives about what it was worth to reincarnate as Demons. Not everyone regularly visited the human world, so that means was a good way to keep up with the promises that were there.

The recommendation in question did not come directly from a family member of Agares, but if it was a member associated with it, which gave a similar value because they have a strong judgment as to who serves them. The name of the sponsor did not sound to Rias, but she still acknowledged the authenticity of the document and thought that maybe she had a good chance at hand.

-How do you get this?-Asked the redhead.

-My godmother gave it to me. Apparently she wanted me to meet you or Sitri when I moved to this city, but apparently we both failed to perceive each other-answered the Dumary without showing particular emotion on the subject.

-Do you mean that you Do you have clear intentions to join my Nobility?

-I want to join Nobility. To join yours will depend on what you can offer me. I assume that you will have some document or something that stipulates what I earn of our association.

-Yes. Of course I have it- Rias said to then lifted one of the documents that were on the tea table.

Lucious then proceeded to read them in silence, but not without being able to avoid expressing some grimaces of amazement for each section he read.

-I figured you were a person with secrets, Lucious-san, but I did not think you were interested in the subject-Aika said.

-Serving someone is not the life plan I had in mind, but it is what I find most feasible right now. As a human, my powers can not reach the power I desire and I have no problem with the path of the Demons. All my family is related to them, so I do not have special prejudices against them.

-So you can attest to the Demons are not evil?" Murayama asked.

-Demons are like humans. Although it is said that they are intrinsically evil, they have the power to act for good as well as for evil. I could locate Gremory among those who work for good, because there is no way I would consider someone who offers a medical and dental plan like this to be evil-said Lucious, pointing to the document in his hands.

The other girls then asked for the free sheets that Lucious had already read and stated what the boy had said, verifying also that there was a written commitment that they would give them a part of the Gremory territory as payment for their services.

-A one more question, Gremory. Do you have active intentions to participate in the so-called Rating Games? -Asked the white-haired one surprising the mentioned one.

- Do you also know about them?

-They only mentioned them to me, but what I heard was enough for me to like them. I'm very interested in the opportunity to fight against strong demons.

-The truth is that if I have my eye on them. I cannot promise much yet because there is a shortage left for me to be authorized to participate in them, but as soon as I have the opportunity, I will dedicate myself to them to the fullest.

-It's nice to hear that.

-What do you mean?-Katase asked.

-I have not explained that aspect to you. Demons do not turn others into Demons just for fun. Because we have a much more benign attitude that is attributed to us, we resort to a kind of competition that we call Rating Games. They not only test the strength of the participants, but also their intelligence and persistence. It is not like a tournament of combats, I speak a diverse group of challenges that bring out the best of each participant.

-Could it be said that they are like the Demonic Olympics?

-It's a good way of saying it. The difference is that the competition is much rougher and more demanding. The rewards are superior to those you can find in human events and you can find them very satisfying. One that I can advance is the rise to Demon high class. That, among other things, would mean that you would be able to have your own crew of servants.

-Oh. That sounds particularly interesting-Aika said between licking her lips, which made the humans present disturbed by whatever she had thought.

-I do not care about the servants, but the part about there being a promotion system makes this worthwhile-Lucious said, directing his gaze to Rias. –Count with me.

-I'm the same-said the Kiryu.

-I'm sure it would take me a while to process it, but I guess I'll take the risk, too. If that can be someone like Rias-senpai and Akeno-senpai, should be well worth Katase said.

-I also. Although I do not know how my family would take it, it was what Murayama said.

-I do not think you have to worry about it. If at this point they have not told you anything about the supernatural world, it means that they are ordinary people and will not detect the change in your being-explained Rias. -For soon it is better that you keep your nature as Demons as a secret to everyone , because although we have power over this city, we are not in the good eye of all the inhabitants of this country and common logic that is not it must involve the supernatural to those who are not . It's as much for your safety as it is for us.

-I think it's the best.

-Now let me proceed with the reincarnation ceremony. It will not last more than a moment, but then I will explain to you many things that you have to know.

Rias then took a bright red object from his pockets and showed it to those present.

-This is an Evil Piece. It is the artifact that is used to reincarnate other beings as Demons. Once I inject my magic into it and grant it, you will stop being human. It is not a violent or graphic process as it is usually illustrated in some media. It will be even less noticeable than the needle prick.

-Why it looks like a chess piece?-Murayama asked.

-The chess is the reference that was taken at the time of developing the system. A Demon does not have an army of subjects at its service. Just to five to fifteen of them. Each based on a piece of chess, which grants powers related to these. Although I do not have one for myself, I represent the king. Akeno is my Queen, Yuuto is one of my Knights and Koneko is my Rook. I will cede to you the position of Pawn. It is the most basic of all, but at the same time it is the one with the greatest potential, since they can achieve the same power as all of them under the right conditions. Since you three do not have any experience with the supernatural, it is also the most appropriate.

-All right-said each of the girls present, by which time a Pawn piece was awarded to each of them.

First were the girls from the Kendo club and then it was Aika. Each one received with amazement the pair of bat wings that sprouted from their backs, but the feeling of strength and vigor that gave them their new nature was in charge of hiding any discomfort and made them wonder what their new capabilities were.

-Now as for you. I am told that you already have experience in combat, but I do not know what the nature of this is. Are you a swordsman? Or a magician? Or a combination of both? I was hoping to give Pawn a piece to you too, but with your recommendation I have my doubts.

-Give me any weapon and I will dominate it. I am indifferent to the position that is granted to me, because I will use all my means to defeat my opponents.

-In that case, I will keep my decision. I would request a demonstration, but I do not know how fair a battle would be against any of my pieces.

-I'll gladly give it, but I promise a better performance as a Devil than as a human. The powers that I have are limited in this way.

-In agreement.

The Gremory then proceeded to give Lucious the Evil Piece that would reincarnate him. However, the process was not as clean as it was with the girls. The force of the artifact was not enough to enter the young man and the redhead quickly interpreted that it was necessary more power to reincarnate him. .

In the end it took four Pawns to turn the Dumary into a Demon. This was satisfactory for Rias, because it meant that he had gotten someone with a reach greater than a Knight or a Bishop.

[Lucious POV]

Grandma scolds me for belittling human power, but I cannot understand it when I see firsthand what the huge gap between them is. In addition the demonic power has an indescribable flexibility, that although the training is able to equal it, once it disappears, one feels tied of hands.

With that Evil Piece in my interior I feel like many of powers have reawakened. Not at the level they were in, but at least they are so that I can develop them again.

The decision to subordinate myself to Gremory was difficult, but I decided to follow it for two reasons. One, Trish was the one who recommended it to me. I could not believe it when she told me that she had been working for the Agares clan for a few years, but I understood her because she always watches over the benefits that she gets from her job and she is a fighter enthusiast just as I am. The second and most important reason was that the figure I want to reach was too under the service of another Devil for a time. He was his right hand, which is more than I can say about myself right now, but I have to be adaptive and keep in mind that it is difficult to get into a situation like that in this era.

I do not think it is necessary that I follow the actions to the letter and betray my counterpart, because it is not if Gremory was exactly a candidate for Goddess Demon, but anyway I will have my reservations about her. Although I need to reveal my skills to be able to work with her and the group, I will keep the only grace that my human ancestry granted me. It's not the great thing, but I'm going to have to use it to be able to put myself at the level from which I take away my original powers. The road to it is long, but at least now I can assume it with more security.