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Akuma.2 Preparing For a New Life

So I'm a pawn. Well, I guess it's not too bad. At least Riara seems nice enough, although Daji is kind of intimidating.

Anyways, it appears that I'm now a servant of the Astaroth Clan. Guess I should get my act together and prepare for my new life. Honestly though, a servant of Astaroth. That's kind of funny if I think about it. Oh, my ancestor must be turning in his grave by now for sure.

HA! Takes that you old bag of bones!

As I was silently laughter in my head, Daji appeared before me.

"Alex, I would once again like to apologies for the inconvenience."

Daji then bowed her head while apologizing. Feeling troubled I could only rub the back of my head while bushing.

"It's fine. I'm actually kind of thankful to Riara. If it wasn't for her then I'd still be dead."

Daji smiled.

"That's good. Although," her smiled disappeared and her eyes narrowed, "you really should learn some more respect. Lady Riara is now your master and you'd do well to treat her as such."

I started to sweat at that. Daji really is scary. I suppose I should refer to Riara as Master from now none. That's the safest bet. Besides, now that I think about it most devils treat their servants as tools. Only the Gremory Clan seems to take good care of their servants.

"I understand. I'll behave myself according to my position as Lady Riara's pawn from now on."

Hearing my reply, Daji nodded.

"That's more like it. Now then, please follow me. As Lady Riara's Queen, it's my duty to show the new peerage members around."

With that she turned and started to move on. I guess it's both a tour and a lector at the same time.

With nothing better to do, I followed after Daji.

"So are you and I the only members of Lady Riara's peerage?"

"No, actually the lady used her final Evil Piece on you. So now she has all her pieces."

"Really? Where are the others? I'd love to meet my fellow peerage members."

At that Daji stopped and smiled warily.

"You'll meet them in time, but only after getting them and Lady Riara's family ready to… well, accept you."

"…"

Accept me? Oh no, don't tell me they know how I am!

"It's only to be expected. You are, after all, the only male member of Lady Riara's peerage after all."

"…"

I think I heard something amazing just now. The only male member? Seriously? Well, I guess that makes sense now why they have to get the other peerage members and her family use to the idea.

I wonder, does this mean I'm in an amazing position right now? I have to be, since most people would probably kill to me in my position.

Wonder how my life is going to be from now on?

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After getting the grand tour and a lector about different stuff… mainly about how to behave around the rest of the peerage. Apparently Daji thinks I'll be having some immoral thoughts around my peerage mates. Probably thinking I've having some wicked delusions about her and Riara right now.

Anyways, she brought me to my room… which resembled a mansion's living room (but with a bed). I feel like I can spend the rest of my life in here conformably.

Hmm, wonder if I could get away with that. It would solve having a guy hang around Riara and her female servants.

As I was planning how to ask this, I heard a nocking at the door. With a sigh I opened the door and found a maid standing there, looking at me. She bowed her head.

"Forgive the interruption, but Lady Riara is asking for you."

"Okay, I'll head out then."

Well, there goes that plan. I can't help but think Riara wouldn't want me to hide away inside my room. So with a sigh I asked for some directions and headed out towards where Riara was.

It didn't take long, since she was inside the garden. When I walked out I couldn't help but catch my breath.

Riara was sitting on the bench looking at the flowers, her hair waving in the wind. She just looked too damn beautiful. I couldn't seem to find my voice for a minute.

"Enjoying the view?"

I was nearly scared out of my skin. Turing around, I saw Daji standing there, glaring at me with contempt. While sweating bullets, I slowly turned around and stiffly walked towards Riara.

"You summoned, Lady Riara."

She looked over at me, while frowning.

"…"

"…"

"…"

"…"

"… Riara."

"Huh?"

She turned her head and looked away from me.

"My name is Riara, not Lady Riara."

"…"

It would appear that she doesn't want to be called Lady Riara. Okay then, I guess that since Riara want it that way then there's nothing wrong with it.

"Okay Riara, I won't call you Lady Riara anymore."

Hearing that Riara turned towards me with a big smiled on her face. Daji, on the other hand, sighed.

"Lady Riara, I really wish you'd stop having you servants refer to you in such an informal manner."

"And I really wish you'd stop with this 'Lady Riara' stuff! How many times do I have to tell you, just call me Riara!"

"Please stop saying such foolish things, Lady Riara."

"Daji!"

"Please calm down. Remember your health, Lady Riara."

Still pouting, Riara stopped yelling at looked at me with puppy-dog eyes.

"Alex, Daji's being mean to me. Pat my head."

"…"

Is she serious? I looked over at Daji, but she just sighed and shrugged like she's just giving up. Looking back at Riara, I saw her eyes sparkly with expectation.

With a sigh, I patted her head. Her hair's really silky and feels nice.

… I want to continue patting her head, but I know Daji will kill me it this continue for any longer. So I reluctantly stopped. Riara put on a pouty face at this, but before she could do anything Daji coughed.

"Lady Riara, I believe you summoned Alex for a reason."

"Oh, yes!"

With that, Riara's expressing did a 360, turning into a giant smile.

"Oh right! Alex! Ajuka convinced Father that everything's going to be find with you as my servant. So you get to go to the Academy with me."

"Academy."

Daji took this moment to explain.

"The academy she is referring to is Astaroth Academy. It's a school that many High-Class devils go to, but Lady Riara got special permission for her peerage, us, to attend with her. This was so that we'd be on the scene when she starts to feel weak."

So now I'm going to a school for devil, by devils, of devils. Great, my life has gotten more complicated.

"So I'm guessing I'll meet the rest of the peerage at this school?"

Riara nodded.

"That's the plan. Now then, Alex, let's get along and have a good school life together."

For some reason, I'm blushing. Damn, she's just too adorable.

"Lady Riara, is there anything else you need today?"

"Hmm, well I suppose it'd be nice if the two of you watched the flowers with me."

Hearing that, Daji smiled.

"Of course, My Lady."

She then walked over and sat with Riara.

… You know, Daji kind of looks lovely when she smiles like that. And seeing her and Riara sitting together like that, I can feel my heart beating. Now I'm unbelievably aware that I'm alone with two beautiful girls.

Riara looked over and me and tilted her head.

"Is something wrong, Alex?"

Seeing her innocent look, I shook my head.

"No, everything's fine."

With that, I sat down and looked at the flowers with them. I can tell this is going to be a very interesting life I'll be leading.

"…"

Still, Astaroth. Wonder how he'd feel about this.

That's the end of this chapter. It's not as long as I'd like, but I still think it's good. I hope you all like it and continue to read. Anyways, Alex is starting to get to know Daji and Riara a little bit. But what could be in store for him now? Next chapter will be his entrance into Astaroth Academy. He won't meet all of the other peerage members yet, but I will introduce another one in the next chapter. Which one? You'll have to read to find out. Crimson Dragon Emperor

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