AN: Well here it is! The second chapter of Humanity's Strongest! No review yet, but I got a plenty review for an amateur writer with no sense of grammar whatsoever and 3 follows and 2 favorites, so I got that goin' for me, which is nice. Anyway, thanks for those who support this story and without further ado, here is the next chapter! On another note, how do i use tab anyway? I don't know why but when i upload this chap and before it keep disappearing on me


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CHAPTER 2~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A gentle wind blow at that night and for the ordinary citizens of the cit,y these night is just like any other night, no accident, and no event worthy of notice has happen, just your ordinary night albeit one that likely going to rained if one taken account of all the cloud in the sky. But if one just take a double look at a certain area they may notice that something is a little out of ordinary, if the flicker of light in air isn't raising any flags, the gaping hole in the ground will. But alas, because of the barrier that the devil has prevously put none of the regular human would be able to notice it much less investigate it, and perhaps that is for the best, because if they look inside the barrier all that would see is a scene staright from hell itself.

"Tch, damn that devil" Among the lifeless corpses and the blood bath that happen in that place, Arth spit into the ground, his face showing a scowl as he tried to clean his body out of the blood of his opponent. " I'll kill that bitch next time she shows her fricking face " He mutter softly as he finally give up in cleaning his body, his right hand still holding the neck of Ashlad's corpse as his face turning into a deeper scowl as he wonder just how the hell he will escape from this mess." Well, no matter . Escaping to another continent should solve the problem" As he say this, the devil woman (What is it her name again? Lye ? Lyer?) seems to finally regain her consciousness. Arth prepare himself to attack her, an action that is prove to be unnecessary as said woman suddenly scream before looking him in the eyes and going into unconsciousness once again. Arth raise one eyebrow in surprise "That one certainly new". Not willing to risk his identity get blown more than it already is, Arth considering killing the girl right here right now to save him from future headaches but his…'fight' with Ashlad earlier come to his mind


-FLASHBACK-

"GUAGH!" Ashlad's scream echo through the night as his body once again violently slammed into the ground, his body full of bruise and blood coming from his mouth, his bishop Trask already dead from being separated into two by the monster that is now attacking him. Not wanting to give Arth another chance to attack, Ashlad slam his palm into the ground and creating an electric shockwaves that forced Arth to back away to avoid it. Managing to get with up some difficulties, Ashlad face broke into a grin even in the seemingly desperate situation "Hooo….so you avoid that eh? So my theory is true after all," Ashlad said with as much vigor as he can as he wipe his blood from his mouth, all while Arth for the first time in the fight, let out a small smile as he stand at a safe distance from Ashlad "Oh? What theory you could possibly talk about?" Hearing Arth's answer, Ashlad grin turn into a smile as he did an exaggerated bow "Very well then, allow me to explain my theory. At the beginning of the fight, you are able withstand my [Mamaragan] and [Lightning's Strike] with no visible injury yes?"

Ashlad begin his explanation his voice going into his normal calm voice as Arth stand in silence to listen what Ashlad have to say "But is that really the truth though? If you really did withstand the two lightning attacks without so much as a scratch in your body, why then from then on you decide to dodge the attack?" As he hear Ashlad's so called theory, Arth smile widen, as if he hearing the trick that he prepare so long ago finally being solved "So here is my theory. In fact, right here right now, you must have suffered some major damage from my attack earlier no? That is why you decide to dodge my attack, because you couldn't take another risk gamble like earlier" And with that, Ashlad finish his theory, his face gaining a confidence smile as he look Arth right into the eyes, as if daring him to disapprove his theory " So what about it, O 'The Millions Soul' Arth ? Am I right, or wrong?".

A few moment of silence pass between Arth and Ashlad, and finally Instead of answering Ashlad's question, Arth let out a small laugh that eventually turn into a full-blown laugh. Even though he felt chill down his spine when he hear the Arth's laugh, Ashlad manage to stay calm as he wait for Arth's laugh to died out, and when it does, Arth's voice, which is previously always sound bored and cold, now filled with amusement as well as excitement "EXCELLENT! Your theory is indeed true Ashlad Hellion! Even with the power of 10.000 humans, your Lightning spells still manage to damage me to the point I can no longer be careless!" As soon as he finishes saying this, energy once again surrounds Arth's body, while Ashlad surrounding seems to fill with an occasional random crack of lightning "Now, your final spell should be finish right?" Arth said to Ashlad, while Ashlad could only let out a wry smile as if he is caught doing something he is not supposed to "So you notice huh?"Arth once again let out a small laugh hearing Ashlad's retort " Of course I do boy, just who do you think I am?" Then a massive amount of energy finally burst from Arth's body as he utter some chants of sort, but no visible change appear in himself "Second shift start: [20.000 souls]" Seeing the amount of energy his opponent let out, Ashlad can't help but let out a whistle 'To think a human manage to have that much energy'. 'But if it only this much, I can still surpass it' and at the same time he was thinking that, The Lightning around Ashlad's suddenly gather around him and envelop his body creating a blinding light, eventually after a while the light begun to dim revealing Ashlad figure clad in lightning "[Hellion Secret Technique, Lightning form]" . Ashlad let out a soft voice as he open his eyes to see Arth's smirking at him, as if challenging him to try to fight him "Now, shall we end this battle, Ashlad?" Hearing Arth's challenge, Ashlad broke into a grin and without so much as a nod they lunged at each other.

Two incredible power moves at the same time. One of them uses the power of Lightning and his magic to turn his very body into lightning, gaining its power and speed far beyond any normal human can ever response, much less fight. The other one using the power of human, the power of [20.000] human combined in fact. No magic, no divine or demonic power, just the power of the human being and with that the two power clashes and the result are….man triumph over nature.

Ashlad lay motionless in midair, his body full of blood and his neck being grabbed by Arth as he lift Ashlad one handed. "*Cough* you really *cough* are strong" Ashlad whisper softly, strength slowly leaving him as Death started to grasp his hold on him. "Me, strong? Do not be ridiculous, if I face you all alone by myself I wouldn't even last a second against you" Arth said with sharp tone, his usual scowl come back to his face as he speak to the dying devil in his grasp "Now, I got one question to ask, who put a contract on my head?" Hearing Arth's demand, Ashlad couldn't help but let out little laugh, a laugh which quickly turned into cough as he let out some blood. "Alright I'll *cough* give you his na*cough*me if you *cough* grant one favor for me" Ashlad declare confidently, his eyes still filled with his previous strength even though he know he would surely die soon "Hooo…a devil, asking a favor from a human? Alright, if it within my power I will grant it" Hearing Arth's answer Ashlad let out a smile of relief, as if a heavy burden has been lifted from him. "Thank you" And with that, Ashlad whisper his request and the name of the contractor Arth whose scowl deepened after he heard what Ashlad said. The moment he finish what he say, Ashlad finally died with a smile on his face


-FLASHBACK END-

'Well, can't be helped I guess' With some resignation, Arth walk to where Lyer lies unconscious, it seems that the previous event is really a shock for her. Not that Arth can blame her, she just seen her friend and master brutally killed after all .As he stand near Lyer unconscious body, Arth finally got good looks on her for the first time and he have to admit that Lyer is pretty damn beautiful. Long black hair reaching her waist, body that would make men turn their head and a white skin with no visible scar in sight only adds the beauty to her face, it seems that the robe that she wear didn't diminish her beauty In the slightest. 'No seriously, how every woman I meet in my entire life seems to have no scar in their body even though they always get injured in battle never ceases to amaze me' Shaking his head at the ridiculous thought in his head, Arth decide to carry Lyer by flinging her body to his shoulder, much like how a someone would carry a rice sack. 'Now where shall I go?' Arth seems to think for a second before a certain place come to his mind, as an imaginary light bulb seems to appear above his head. 'That place huh? Come to think of it it's been almost 6 years since I meet that kid' as he ponder about this, Arth finally made up his mind as he prepares himself for the long road he must travel to reach that places. "Time like this is when I wish I had the ability to do magic" With some sigh Arth take a one step forward….and immediately vanish from the sight, as if his presence in there is just an illusion, leaving a bloody, and destroyed field behind him as he only evidence he was there.

-Place: Unknown-

In a dark room where no light can ever hope to reach, four being can be seen sitting in a chair with only table separating them, while their appearance could be describe as human like there just something about them that set them apart. Maybe it's their mysterious aura, or perhaps it's their beauty where no human could ever hope to match or maybe it's the fricking wing growing up out of their fricking back, take your pick.

Each and one of them are sitting in silence, as if waiting for the other to make the first move. "Well as much I Love sitting here in silence doing nothing at all, I have an appointment to attend later so if someone would please tell me what is so important that four of us has to gather I would really appreciate it" That voice come from the figure in white, judging from his appearance it seems that he is a male, a sincere smile gracing of his face as white wings behind him gain a black color for a split second before going back into its original pure white. Seeing this, a woman with blond hair and purple dress chuckle, her gray eyes dance in amusement as she decided to comment on the scene "Now,now,careful there Melchizedek, we don't want you turn into the fallen one now do we?" The blonde haired women said with a smile, her tone hold some mocking intent even if she tried to hide it. Hearing the woman slight jab on the fallen one, a third figure, a man wearing a black robe and a necklace with large figure and jet-black wings growl as he glare at the woman, his red eyes glowing in response to his anger. "You mind repeating what you say, Alice?" The man's anger only brought a smile to the woman called Alice, her eyes turn to a slit as bat-like wing appear in her back, all while Melchizedek only whistle in amusement.

"Enough. Both of you" The final figure in the room finally open his mouth, his voice retain no anger or annoyances, like the scene that is currently happen is just an everyday occurrences. The fallen angel just grunt as a sign of acknowledgement while Alice's smile return to normal, all previous tension disappear as fast as it appear. "I don't call you here so that I can see you bickering like children. I called all of you here to deliver a good news" The figure said, darkness covering him from view and only his single golden eye can be seen from the darkness. Hearing this, the fallen angel asks impatiently "So, what is it? Be quick about it old man" The figure glance at the fallen angel for a second, as if glaring him for cutting of his speech while Melchizedek and Alice nod in agreement "I was getting to that before I was so rudely interrupted, Castiel" The fallen angel, Castiel only rolled his eyes while the figure in dark could only let out a sigh "I found him, I found Arth"


By the time Arth almost arrived on his destination, the sun has already started to rise. He click his tongue for a second before he increase his speed, not wanting to let other being notice him. Arth suddenly come to a halt, the friction generated by his feet-causing spark of flames to appear for a moment. After a couple of second, he let down the devil that he carries to the ground. Not caring stop in front of a familiar six story house, he blink for a second while his brain processing the scene in front of him "…..the hell?" Not believing his eyes, Arth looked at the name signed in front of the house and sure enough, the word 'Hyoudou Residence' is proudly standing in the wall, as if mocking him attempt at denying the fact in front of him. "Damn it, what the hell happen in here?" As he mutters this, he pick up Lyer body once again and flung her to his shoulder, thinking whether the old key he have still work or not. As luck would have it though, the key still manage to unlock the door, Arth mutter a sigh of relief as he enter the house and immediately going into one of vacant room, dumping Lyer body as he dram some seal in the room to prevent the resident devil from escaping.

To one Hyoudou Issei, the situation he is in is definitely one of the best mornings in his entire life. Not only had he waked up to find three beautiful girls in his bed, the two of them also started to fight over him, by pressing their breast to him in fact! It really is a great way to start the day. Then the door to his room open, and Issei face immediately lost his color when he see who exactly just enter his room while two women are currently pressing their breast to him. In normal situation, Issei might question just when did the man currently standing in his door arrive to his house, or how did he find his room and why did he enter his room. Right now though, he was preparing himself for the punishment he was about to face."Ara? And who might you be?" That question come from Akeno, while Rias also wonder just who is the man whom rudely enter the room without so much as a knock, but the man paid no attention to both of the girls, his eyes lock firmly to Issei's as the latter simply waiting for his punishment. Then the man finally speaks "Any last word, o foolish grandson of mine?" The man said with a deadly calmness, comparable that of the calmness before storm with a coldness that manage to freeze both Rias and Akeno in places. Issei look at the ceiling for a second and then his eyes turn to both Rias and Akeno, seeing them for awhile to remember their figures so that it etched to his mind forever, his eyes showing warmness and resignation as if this is the last time he will see them before looking at his supposed 'Grandpa' right into the eyes "I have no regr-" before he manages to finish what he was saying, The man moves in an incredible speed faster than all the people in the room could react and deliver an uppercut to Issei. Issei face shoot out to the sky, leaving a hole in the ceiling as his face showing a smile and tears while both devil could only gape at the scene that happen right before their very eyes. The man clicked his tongue for a second before he finally acknowledge both devil as he glare at both of them, Rias and Akeno entire body froze once again, still not knowing what just happen and yet not wanting to anger this man(?) in front of them "Both of you. Dining room. Now." With that, the man finally exits the room and the coldness that previously there suddenly disappear along with the mysterious man. Rias and Akeno look at each other for a second, as if contemplating what to do before a loud voice reach their voices "NOW!" Startled by the voice, Both Akeno and Rias dash into the dining room, trusting their instinct while the question in their head still wanting to be answered 'What the hell just happen?' As the ruckus finally died down and the quietness return, Asia seems to have woke up from her sleep seemingly obvious to the commotion that happen when she asleep, she rubs her eyes for a second before a cute voice escape her mouth "Unyuu?" and with that, Asia body hit the bed again, resuming her sleep as she mutter a word that sound like the word Issei.

After the entire ruckus that happens in the morning, breakfast finally set. At the table that seems to become five times larger than he remember. Arth sit in silence as familiar scowl etched to his face. Gathered around the table were all the members of the Hyoudou family as well as four devil that he's never seen before though the he could've swore he know that red hair from somewhere . "First of all, I won't even ask how you manage to turn the old two story house into its current form" Arth said with force calmness as he tried to handle the problem at hand with a cool head while Issei's father mutter what seems to be 'It was Rias's father doing' but he decide to ignore that. "Anoo….what exactly is going on?" That question come from the blonde haired woman, and Arth also notice that the blue haired girl nod but Arth only glare at the blonde while said blond let out a little 'eep' and immediately bow her head. "What happen now girl, is a grandfather scolding his pathetic reason of a grandson" Hearing Arth insult to Issei, the girls react with anger and prepare to retort him while Issei cut them off "No it's okay Buchou, Akeno, Asia, Xenovia, this is just grandfather's way of showing love to me" Issei said with a smile that manage to calm down the girls, Arth raised an eyebrow of this but decide not to comment and after a few moment of tense silence, he let out a sigh "Haaa…really now, what will Ryo say if he know what his grandson is doing with girls in the broad day light?" Issei look crestfallen at his grandpa, Arth's scolding before he see Arth wince for a second "That is a mistake, sorry. That damn pervert would applaud you if he knows that you are following his footstep" Hearing this, Issei's head lit up as his face showed an embarrassed smile and Arth couldn't stop a small smile emerging from him while he see Issei's face lit with joy, as he know that being compared to his deceased grandpa is one of the way to bring a smile to Issei's face. "I forgive you this time but don't try that again, understand Issei?" Arth finally said this, while Issei answer with a loud 'Of course!' but if Issei is anything like his old friend though, he doubt this will be the last time he scold Issei.

With the scolding finally over, the family (and guests) resume their breakfast, all the question that need to be answered halted in favor of filling their stomach. When everyone else is still eating, Arth leave his seat in advance after he finishes his breakfast. Seeing this, Issei asked Arth who preparing to leave the dining room "Going somewhere grandpa?" Hearing is name called, Arth turned his head for a second before he continue his walk "Nah, I'll be in my room if you need me" Issei muffled what sounds like okay as Arth finally exit the dining room to his room, where his face turned into a grim as he reach the door of the room his 'prisoner' was. Checking his surrounding to make sure there is nobody watching, Arth enter the room and lock the door. When he turn around, a pair of eyes is glaring at him, it seems that his prisoner has woke up, Arth sigh for a second. "Now…..what should I do with you?"


AN: That's it for chapter 2! A revelation has been brought this time! Is Issei really the grandson of our dear protagonist? What the reaction of Rias and co when they learn about him? And what exactly the promise he made with Ashlad? Find out next time in Humanity's Strongest! Don't forget to leave a review of you like this story!