He Reveals
Velvet Room
Akira felt so at peace with himself and he heard the light music in the background soothing his soul. Slowly opening his eyes Akira realized he was in the Velvet Room version of Leblanc. Getting out of the comfortable bed Akira walked to the stairs and went downstairs. And there in their previous spots Igor sat behind the counter while Lavenza sat on a bar stool and one stool was opened for him.
"Welcome back my Trickster." Lavenza said smiling offering him a seat to sit at.
Igor grinned his usual smile and spoke, "Welcome to the Velvet Room you have seemed to started your new journey I hope it was an improvement over the last one."
Akira just thought about what happened during his first adventures at Kuoh and the people he met and enemies that he saw. Igor just watched as Akira was lost in his thoughts. Lavenza observed the little muscle movement from Akira's face whom was enjoying his memories.
"I believe that it is a less problematic start, but judging from the way you said started you mean that something is coming." Akira smiled then went neutral.
Igor chuckled, "Well you are perceptive Trickster or maybe your time with the Wheel of Fortune has allowed you to see into the future."
Lavenza giggled and Akira just smiled. Akira then saw a deck of cards right beside Igor.
"Do you want to see your fortune?" Igor inquired knowing what the reaction is.
Akira nodded, knowledge was powerful and the cards had their general meanings and it allowed Akira mold his fate within his grasp.
"Very well." Igor said as he spread three cards on the table.
Flipping over the first one they saw the Devil.
Second became the Strength.
And the third showed the Tower.
"This is very serious circumstances it seems," Igor stared at the cards and Akira knew what that set of tarots mean, "Your future will be full of temptation and strength will be needed to break through the coming disaster."
Akira said the words that he knew that he would say against any opposition, "I am never alone and with the people whom I became confidants with I know that I will be ready when it comes."
Igor could only clap his hands, "Very well Trickster I would like you to know that the door to the Velvet Room will be open where you walk around in your home and oh before you leave please raise your right hand."
Akira lifted his hand up to shoulder height and saw a blue card float down.
"The World." Akira said remember Igor's last words before Akira left Tokyo.
Igor nodded and said, "Your connection to your last journey is through that card as it represents the fulfillment of your choice so make sure to call upon what you know well."
Akira felt like his eyes were getting heavier.
"I will hope you return to the Velvet Room again." Igor said as Akira drifted.
Just before he closed his eyes he saw Lavenza opened the Compendium and smile.
Next Morning Akira's Home
Akira had gotten himself ready for school seeing Morgana with his little winged sandals didn't bother Akira anymore. Akira decided to stretch his wing out, 'It is such a wonderful thing to do man now I understand why Angels have their wings out all the time.'
Morgana was feeling just as good as Akira due to just waking up at a nice time. "So Akira what is your response to the newbie." Morgana inquired trying to see what would be done.
Akira just smiled and said, "I will say my piece when he asks and if just accepts then it is better for all of us."
Morgana nodded and both him and Akira went on their way to school.
Kuoh Academy Training Montage
Akira was feeling quite happy with himself knowing about his top physical condition from all the Palaces and training at the Gym 'Protein Lover'. Issei was a entire matter that Akira was sort of ashamed about to just talk about the physical. Rias had insisted that Issei get some training because she didn't want a weak servant.
Akira did know where she was coming from as a weak teammate is just as dangerous as a strong enemy. He decided to join Issei in the exercises and Akira easily out speed on the 20km run, lapped Issei on the 100 laps of dashes, and even showed a nimbleness and flexibility that most gymnasts would appreciate.
Issei however grew faster and his stamina improved greatly with Rias being a slave driver and Akira's constant teasing getting Issei to push himself out doing his previous records and physical strength.
Granted Issei was completely oblivious to the fact that this was probably going to save his behind more times than he could count.
A Few weeks into Training
Akira was feeling quite happy with his body right now after a week of running and exercises he felt like a million yen. Taking a drink of water to quench his thirst and in amusement watch Issei try to get through his pushups and that was when Kiba came up and sat beside him.
"Hey Akira you happy with yourself?" Kiba asked wondering about the Half-Blood.
Akira took another drink and said, "I am happy from where I was before and with all the exercise I think I can get myself back to where I was a few months before I left Tokyo."
Kiba nodded and watched Issei struggle on number 65 before he was spanked.
"You are having dirty thoughts. The movement of your hips is lecherous." Rias said very seriously
"… T-That's… 68… T-Thinking that you are horse riding on me… 69… is making my guts as a horse into the max gear… 70!" Issei groaned as kept pushing on.
"Talking while doing push-ups. You seem to have grown, Ise. Should I add another hundred?" Rias said smiling very pleased.
Akira decided to catcall and said, "Well we can always start right back at zero."
Issei just gave a dirty look at Akira and said, "Stop acting cocky you stupid protein monster.
(Somewhere in Japan in the police station two people just sneezed.)
Akira just smiled a drank some more water.
Rias looked around in thought and said, "Hmm, it should be about time that she gets here…"
"Huh? Who's coming?" Issei said as he was continuing to do push ups.
When Issei asked her, we heard a familiar voice that said, "Excuse me".
Everyone look towards the direction that the voice came from while staying in the push-up posture—.
"Ise-san, Buchou-san! I'm sorry for being late… hauu!"
The blonde haired girl, Asia, trips over as she spoke.
After Asia arrived Issei decided to take a break and Akira decided to join them.
Asia handed out tea she prepared and when Akira sipped some he felt the smooth fruity taste on his exquisite palate.
"This a very good tea Asia." Akira said approvingly continuing to drink from his cup.
Issei received his cup and said, "Thanks Asia."
Issei took a sip of his and from Akira's point of view he seem very happy.
"So Asia why are you here?" Issei asked wanting to know the situation.
Asia blushed and said, "I heard that Ise-san and Buchou-san are doing training here every morning… so I wanted to be of help to Ise-san. Though I was only able to prepare tea today."
Akira nodded and said, "Well you picked and made a very good cup of tea."
Asia smiled happily at Akira's approval as he was generally both helpful and brilliant giving tips about healing on a single point versus and area.
Rias came over to the group of tea drinkers from where she was preparing something.
"Rias what's wrong?" Issei asked curious at what she was doing.
"No, it's nothing. More than that, it's good timing. I decided to have it done today, so let's head over to your house now." Rias said smiling.
Akira thought for a second on whose luggage it was, but then thought who it can be. Issei looked confused as hell.
"It's about time that the luggage arrives." Rias said taking Issei and Asia with her.
Akira continued to drink the excellent tea.
Akira's Home Evening A few days later
During that training time during the month Akira had, he spent a large amount of times going over supplies that he never though he would use again.
Akira had his Eternal Lock-pick, which was eternally useful as surprisingly he had learned that it worked on Magic Locks as well (bless be the time kill Decarabia and Anubis), he had a few elemental set explosives, two sets of force explosives, four smoke bombs, and a treasure trap. He even had a Megido bomb for annoying impossible to kill enemies.
All in all Akira was have a blast going through his items. He had a few Somas, plenty of life stones, devil fruits (not One Piece), little orbs of snuff souls and chewing souls, some Amrita Sodas and sprays, and some revival beads. To say the least he was very prepared in terms of items to recover him self.
Akira had also went also to a weird voodoo shop in town where they had Straw Dolls and Sealing Paper, which actually became magical in his hands.
Final organized after a week of preparations Akira spent his time getting himself ready for his new expedition should it ever come to it. He was prepared for anything and it was pretty effective for the devils, angels, and fallen.
"So, son what are you are you doing." Akira heard a voice behind him. Tsukiko Kurusu whom was behind Akira in the doorway.
Akira felt in severe danger, "Hi Kaa-san why are you here."
"Well son what are you doing?" Tsukiko had her hand behind her back.
Akira instinctively activated Thief's Eye and saw something that made Akira questioned what his mother was before she was married. What she had behind her back was a had sword handle.
Akira immediately went for the safe side, "Well I am getting stuff ready for a project were doing."
Tsukiko raised an eyebrow, "Really son are you sure?"
Akira thankfully had his right hand under his desk which was hidden from view, "Yes, Kaa-san unless you have something to ask of me please be straight forward."
Akira summoned Lost Paradise beneath his desk.
"Well son since you asked." Tsukiko aimed a blade of light similar to Freed had, when Akira was at the Church, at Akira's neck and Akira had his rifle in his mother's face.
Akira was feeling nervous, but he could see in his mother's face she was fearful of the gun trained on her head though he had a sword at his neck.
"Kaa-san why do you have a blade of light in your possession?" Akira said quietly keeping his rifle trained on his mother's head.
"I could ask you the same with that rifle son." Tsukiko said as sweat rolled down her brow keeping the sword still.
Akira went through a list of options that could be done in this situation.
1. Shoot his mother, which was a big no.
2. Drop his rifle, which likely put him in a bad situation.
3. Negotiate, which has a possibility to work.
4. Calm his mother and his own nerves to find a solution.
It took all his charm, kindness, guts, and wisdom and calmed causing the tension in the small room to decrease and said, "Kaa-san please lower your sword and I will lower my rifle, there is no point hurt each other."
Tsukiko heard the words and wanted to believe them, but she needed take a deep breath in and out. After a minute of this the sword and rifle were lowered. Akira immediately let the rifle vanish while he sat back down in his chair while Tsukiko sat down on his bed her sword dissipated.
Akira and Tsukiko sat in silence for a minute before Akira broke it with asking, "Why?"
Tsukiko looked ashamed, "I could have sworn that you were a fallen angel it took awhile, but when I checked my seals they shown that there was a fallen within my home and I searched everywhere and the seal lead to you."
Akira paused before responding, "Kaa-san before you panic I would like to show something and explain why."
"What is it?" Tsukiko felt fear creeping up.
"Promise me you will not kill me." Akira said with genuine feeling.
Tsukiko took a breathed and said, "I will not hurt you my son."
Akira revealed his one wing to his mother who gasped in shock.
"No… no… no… no…" Tsukiko muttered feeling the dread of what was to be said.
"It is not Tou-san, Kaa-san." Akira said as he stood and grabbed her shoulders to calm her looking her in the eyes. She was shaking as if something rejected her very being.
Tsukiko looked up to Akira and asked, "What?"
Akira breathed out, "This is because of what happened during my time in Tokyo."
Akira sat back down keeping his wing out and began explaining his story from the beginning. He explained when he went and discovered an aspect of the supernatural that was completely foreign to her and began explaining why it happened.
"So if I am getting this right," Tsukiko said as she gripped her sword handle, "you were a pawn in a god's game and everything including your arrest was under its hand."
Akira nodded and began to explain the tales of the Metaverse and the Palaces that inhabit it from the Castle of Lust to the Museum of Vanity and even the Ship of Pride. He also told about the Prison of Sloth that caused the mass mind manipulation of the populous.
Tsukiko was shaking severely realizing that she was manipulated as much as any human in that prison and on TV saw the Christmas Day and the horrible supernatural thing that was happening. "So I was controlled and you were the one who was behind that incident that shocked the supernatural world."
Akira could only say, "Yes I was and I was glad that I rejected the enslavement of mankind."
Tsukiko gave a deep hug to Akira who was little surprised and returned the hug.
Tsukiko was crying a little, "I am sorry for not believing you I… I think I should tell you about my actual past."
Akira was intrigued his mother had told that her past involved charity work and that she often went to church and never thought about it, but with the sword in her hand she obviously was at least and exorcist or someone involved in the holy business.
"I was involved in the church as a High Exorcist and I was damn good one though it lead me to one of the secrets that I am not sure about even to this day though it entitled a secret that all the biblical factions." Tsukiko said solemnly as she was crying tears.
Akira thought about it and clicked for him, "He is dead."
Tsukiko was in shock, but nodded.
"That is why I left and went into retirement early and I was told never to tell anyone by the Pope himself." Tsukiko said as she shook off her shock.
Akira knew this was incredibly important information that he had just received and decided to tell something else.
"I understand now why you didn't baptized me, but now I think I should tell you how my power works." Akira said this and a card spiraled down formed existence and stood.
"Number 21, the World." Akira said as he crushed the card showing his Phantom Thief Outfit mask on.
"Oh my what is this power it is not Fallen, Demonic, or Angelic energy." Tsukiko spoke hushed.
Akira felt the rush of power as he activated his powers after a long time, "This is the power of Persona."
The former exorcist eyes furrowed, "Persona?"
Akira nodded and said, "The power of the mind taking form."
As he said those words his mask burned away to reveal Arsene behind him.
Tsukiko immediately went for her sword and it came to life.
"Mom wait!" Akira said as she froze, "This is my initial Persona, Arsene."
Akira's mother let the sword's light vanish and said, "Arsene Lupin from Leblanc's Novels of the Gentleman Thief?"
Akira nodded and decided to tell about his friends and their Personas telling about their power over wind, ice, fire, and electricity.
Tsukiko was now giggling after Akira finished talking about Haru, this made Akira very nervous.
"That is funny so now all your friends have some kind of power of their Personas now in the real world like you." Tsukiko managed to control her giggling as she spoke.
"Yes though I have a bit of an exception to our group because I have the power of the Wild Card." Akira said as he prepared for another long explanation.
"So surprise me son what is this Wild Card." Tsukiko said cheekily feeling more like her usual positive self.
Akira began to explained about the Wild Cards and how each Persona is assigned an Arcana that suits him and because Akira is of the Fool Arcana he had the skill of the Wild Card, which allows him to use all Arcana of Personas and he wasn't limited to his initial and final Persona like the rest of his friends. Plus also with the World Arcana he was able to access new Personas that he never had and all Arcana had even more Personas.
Tsukiko began to giggle again, "So you have a power that allows you to adapt on the fly and not only that, but that is a result of your originally plain personality growing up and here I thought you were a bad little boy hehehe."
Akira groaned and eventually his mother thought it been the best to stop.
"Son if there is anything supernatural and you need some advice please ask me and if you want advice on light abilities you can ask me." The former exorcist left Akira to clean up and get ready for the Occult Club Meeting to see how was fitting in.
Occult Club Next Morning
Akira was surprised he got a notice to come immediately to the club, which surprised him this had to be important if everyone had to be there.
'This practically is a problem if this is a notice for everyone.' Akira thought as he went up the stairs to see the doors open and saw that Issei, Asia, and Kiba had arrived earlier than him.
Akira felt the aura of a powerful being in front of Issei, Asia, and Kiba. The presence felt like a power devil such as Beelzebub or Belial. As he walked up the stairs he active Thief's Eye and saw a red aura within the room, which meant that he should be careful.
As Akira entered the room Issei, Asia, and Kiba turned to see Akira simply find a spot on the wall and lied back. The powerful devil that Akira saw was wearing a maid outfit, but it didn't fool Akira she had an aura of authority.
"You don't seem to be a devil." The maid said as she looked to Rias.
Rias whom was stressed out said, "Akira is an exception here and he is skilled and not to be underestimated Grayfia-san."
Grayfia turned to Akira and Akira nodded his head and said, "Apologies for any disturbance Grayfia-san."
She nodded and Akira had to wonder who she was to have that much power that Akira sensed but he also recognized the tense atmosphere as he entered the room and Akira decided to keep his thoughts to himself for now.
Morgana who was sitting in Akira's bag was keeping still and silent having his own thoughts and Morgana could smell the strength of the Devil in front of Akira. Morgana was wondering about the last few days first Akira's mother was a former exorcist, God was dead, and now this powerful Devil lady.
"Looks like everyone is here. Before we start the club, there's something I need to tell all of you." Rias says starting off the meeting.
"Ojou-sama, do you want me to explain the situation?" Grayfia spoke respectfully.
Rias rejects Grayfia-san's offer by waving her hand.
"The truth is—" Rias said as the magic circle on the ground interrupted her.
Akira may have not much experience with teleportation magic though he recognized that the Gremory symbol was changed into something like bird.
"—Phoenix" Kiba spoke under his breath.
'Phoenix, great a devil clan that has powers of an Immortal Phoenix.' Akira thought before a pillar of fire rose out circle revealing a young man in suit unprofessionally worn with his hands in his pocket.
"Fuu, it's been a while since I came to the human's world." The devil said.
Akira knew that this guy was going to be a problem and put his hand behind his back.
The Devil looked towards Rias with his wild handsome face and said, "My lovely Rias. I came to see you."
This guy gave off the same vibe of Haru's old fiancé which made Akira's hand twitch in irritation wanting to blow a hole in his head.
Rias is looking at him with her eyes half closed. It doesn't seem like she is welcoming this guy. But the guy doesn't seem to care and approaches Rias.
"Now then, Rias. Let's go and take a look at the ceremony hall. The date of the ceremony is decided so we need to check it before then." The Devil said smoothly as he grabbed Rias' arm.
Everyone in the room grew very angry Akira was practically seeing everyone get ready to attack this man, even if he was Rias' Fiancé.
"…Let go of me Raiser." Rias said coldly and pissed off.
She pulled off Raiser's hand and he just smirked.
Now it was Issei who let off the first shot, "Hey, you. You are being rude to Rias. Actually, what's with that attitude towards a girl?"
Raiser looked displeased to Issei and said, "Ah, Who are you?"
"I am the servant Devil of Rias Gremory-sama! I'm the [Pawn], Hyoudou Issei." Issei said with pride.
Raiser was not impressed and spoke, "Hmm. Ah, okay."
Issei was irritated and spoke back, "I mean, who the heck are you?"
The guy seems a bit surprised by Issei's question though Akira could connect the dots that Raiser was High-Class Devil and Rias' soon to be husband.
"…Oh? Rias, you haven't mentioned me to your servants? I mean, are there guys who don't know me? A reincarnated Devil? Even so." Raiser said oozing with an aura of a jackass.
Rias remained stern, "I didn't tell them because there was no need."
"Oh my, harsh like always. Hahaha…" Raiser said chuckling then laughing.
Then Grayfia comes into the discussion.
"Hyoudou Issei-sama." Grayfia said
"Y-Yes." Issei stuttered.
"This person is Raiser Phoenix-sama. He's a pure-blood High-class Devil, and the third son of the House of Phoenix." Grayfia-san explains it to me about this Devil.
'Yup right on the money and jackpot.' Akira though as Issei as he was trying to connect how Raiser connected to Rias.
"And he is the husband of the next heiress of the House of Gremory." Grayfia concluded, "He is engaged to Rias-ojousama."
Time skip a few minutes
Akira decided to make coffee something that Akira was profoundly good at after helping Sojiro during his time in Tokyo. Using some of the beans he had dropped off at the club he made coffee for everyone even Raiser whom was curious about the human in the group.
"Excellent coffee I never thought someone could be this skilled in making it." Raiser commented on Akira's work.
Akira nodded and said, "Thanks."
Rias who is sitting on the sofa. Raiser who carelessly sat next to her and is holding her shoulder. Rias keeps on shaking his hands off, but the devil keeps on touching her hair, hands and shoulders. That guy is Really close to her!
They, her servants and Akira, are sitting away from the two High-class Devils and can only look at them.
Akira knew that if Raiser went to far he would put a bullet in his head before anyone could blink. Even Akira's Personas were feeling irritated by the Devil's Presence and his Personas were saying await the strike.
Issei was slowly loosing his temper and Akira move towards him and whispered, "Calm we will get an opportunity."
These words seem to have a little effect on Issei whom was nearing the end of his breaking point.
Issei began to drool in his thoughts and Akira left him to the rest of the Occult Club and saw that the situation was getting worse for Rias.
"Stop it already!" Rias angry voice echoes through the room.
Rias got up from the sofa and is glaring sharply at Raiser. Raiser on the other hand is smirking like usual.
"Raiser! I told you before! I will not marry you!" She practically shouted at him.
"Yeah, I heard that before. But Rias, that won't do, you know? I think the situation of your household is quite serious." Raiser said smoothly.
Akira had his hand behind his back ready.
"That's none of your concern! If I'm the next heiress for the House of Gremory, then I will choose who will become my husband! My father, brother, and everyone in the clan are rushing it! Also it was a promise that I will be free until I graduate from university of the human world!" Rias told her Fiancé angrily
"That's right. You will basically be free. You can go to college and you can do whatever you like with your servants. But your Otou-sama and Sirzechs-sama are worried. They are afraid that your household will become extinct. We lost a great number of pureblood Devils in the last war. Even if the war has ended, our rivalry with the Fallen Angels and God hasn't ended yet. It's not rare for the successors of pureblood Devil to get killed in the worthless battle against them, which leads to the household becoming extinct. So for a pureblood Devil that are also happens to be a High-class Devil, getting together would be the obvious solution for the forces of Devils. A pureblood High-class Devil. Even you know that these children will be important from now on, right?" Raiser explained the situation out to everyone.
'So that is why he is so persistent.' Akira thought listening on.
Raiser continued, "The newly produced Devils—. The ones like your servants, the reincarnated Devils, are expanding in terms of strength but that would make us, the High-class Devils with old history background, lose our place. There are old nobles who get close to the reincarnated Devils because they are very powerful. Well, that might be alright. The newly produced Devils are also important for our future. But we can't allow the pureblood Devils to go extinct right? You and I were chosen in order to prevent the purebloods from going extinct. My house is safe because I have my older brothers. But there are only two siblings in your house. And your brother is someone who left the house. Then there would only be you, Rias, who can inherit the House of Gremory. If you don't take a husband, the House of Gremory will go extinct in your generation. Are you trying to crush the household that has been continuing for a very long time? Because of the past war, there is not even half the number of Devils who were referred as "72 pillars". This marriage has the future of the Devils on the line."
Akira thought irritated, 'That is a load of it because even if they do marry devils can have multiple children with any number of devils to keep it pure.'
Akira knew however this situation involved heavy politics and because of that the problems they see is only a small scope of the problem. The only thing Akira could do for now was wait for the moment of Rias' decision.
"I'm not going to crush my house. And I am willing to take a husband." Rias said calmly.
Hearing Rias, Raiser makes a big smile and said, "Oh, to be expected from Rias! Then let's—"
"But I won't marry you, Raiser. I will marry the one I acknowledge. Even the Devils from the old noble house have the right to choose." Rias interrupted.
Hearing that, Raiser suddenly becomes unpleasant. His eyes become sharper and he even makes a noise with his tongue.
"…You know, Rias. I'm also a Devil who carries the name of House of Phoenix behind me. I can't let that name get tarnished. I didn't even want to come to a small old building like this in the human world. Rather, I don't like the human world that much. The fire and wind of this world is filthy. For a Devil like me who rules fire and wind, I can't stand it!" Raiser spoke before he shouted showing fire.
Akira was unfazed by the fire being hit with multiple Agidynes made him used to fire attacks with ease.
"I will take you back to the underworld, even if I have to burn all of your servants." Raiser spoke angrily releasing killing intent.
Akira felt the hostility and thought, 'This is nothing, and I will show killing intent better than this half assed effort.'
As he released it Akira's eyes began to glow gold.
Raiser could feel the killing intent and looked to Akira whose eyes were glowing gold.
Rias also joins in with her Crimson Killing Intent causing the atmosphere to be intense.
At this point Grayfia decided to interfere, "Ojou-sama, Raiser-sama, please calm down. If both of you were to continue, then I won't be quiet about it. For Sirzechs-sama's honor, I won't hold back."
Rias and Raiser both make a serious face after hearing Grayfia-san's quiet and intense voice. It seems like they are scared of her, which made sense considering their power to Grayfia that Akira saw.
Raiser calms the flames around his body and sighs while shaking his head.
"…To be told that by the "Strongest Queen", even I would be scared… I definitely wouldn't want to fight the people from Sirzech-sama's group, which is known to be made up of monsters." He said pulling his power away
'So Rias' brother has that much influential power huh.' Akira doesn't even feel any killing intent coming from her at all though he sensed the authority.
Rias also stops her red demonic-power and disbands her battle position. Looks like we avoided the worst cased scenario.
Seeing that both Rias and Raiser have no intention to fight, Grayfia-san speaks. "Master, Sirzechs-sama, and those from the House of Phoenix knew it would turn out like this. To tell you the truth this was to be the last discussion meeting. Everyone knew that it wouldn't be solved, so they decided to make a last resort."
"Last resort? What do you mean, Grayfia?" Rias asked.
"Ojou-sama, if you wish to push your opinion forward, then how about you settle it by having a [Rating Game] against Raiser-sama?" Grayfia questioned to Rias.
Issei looked completely dumbfounded until Kiba spoke, "It's a game that is played by the Devils with peerage, and they compete by making their servants battle."
Grayfia-san continues her explanation. "Just as you know, Ojou-sama, only mature aged Devils can participate in official [Rating Game]. But if it's an unofficial match between pureblood Devils, even immature Devils can participate. However, in this case—"
"When it involves the family and household problems." Rias concluded the talk while making a sigh.
"In other words Otou-sama and the others decided to have a game as a last resort if I was to decline, right? …Just how far are they intending to interfere with my life to feel satisfied...!" She said angrily.
Akira was willing now to help Rias in this. This entire problem irritated him and he would like to humiliate this so called Phoenix.
"Then Ojou-sama, you are saying you would also decline to participate in the game?" Grayfia asked politely.
"No, I won't, since this is a chance. Alright then. Let's settle this with a game, Raiser." Rias said with newfound strength.
Raiser smirks after Rias' provocative words. "Hee, so you're accepting it. I don't mind. But I'm already a matured Devil and I have already participated in the official game. Right now I have won most of the games. Even so, you still want to play, Rias?"
Raiser replied back with an even more provocative words. Rias sends back a fearless smile. "I will. I will blow you away, Raiser!"
"Fine. If you win, do whatever you like. But if I win, you will marry me immediately." Raiser told Rias as he glares at Rias and She glares at him.
Both of them glare at each other. They are both glaring at each other with scary eyes.
"Understood. I, Grayfia, have confirmed both sides opinion. I will be in charge of the game between the two households. Is that okay?" Grayfia announced.
"Yes." Rias said calmly.
"Yeah." Raiser said smugly.
Rias and Raiser both agree to Grayfia-san's approval.
"Understood. I will inform the two households then." Grayfia-san bows her head after confirming.
Raiser looks at Issei and then smirks. "Hey, Rias. Would the ones here be your servants?"
Rias twitches her eyes at his words. "So what?"
Raiser starts laughing after Rias answers him as if he finds it amusing. "Then this match will be a laugh. Only your [Queen], the "Priestess of Thunder" can fight on par with my adorable servants."
Saying that, Raiser clicks his fingers, and the magic-circle on the floor glows.
The magic-circle has the same emblem of Phoenix that Raiser appeared from. Then shadows appear from the magic-circle.
Raiser had a full chess set of devils.
Raiser spoke proudly, "Well, these are my cute servants."
The odds didn't look good with Rias' six pieces. Akira was disgusted not by the odds but by Raiser's choice of Peerage, which was all girls of all types.
Akira had enough of this flaunting and said, "Wow if you had to force them to join you then I might need compensate something."
Raiser turned to Akira and said dangerously, "Excuse me."
Akira just chuckled, "Well forgive me for being a human but,"
He paused switching over to Persona that showed his true sadistic side (Alice) and also appeared next to Raiser scaring him.
"You are weak to me, you aren't even weak enough to play with me. My power goes on another level that you cannot comprehend." Akira's voice turned evil and his face glowed with murderous harm in his red glowing eyes.
"You think your so good fine join Rias and I will crush you with ease." Raiser said trying to ignore the sweat from the killing intent.
Akira looked to Grayfia and asked, "If you ok that Grayfia-san?"
Grayfia looked conflicted, "Do you wish to become a devil Akira-san?"
Akira shook his head.
"Then we will have to adjust the system for this [Rating Game] to allow you in but you need to replace another. Does Rias have any pieces not available for this [Rating Game]" Grayfia spoke and asked Rias.
"Yes one of my bishops." Rias said smiling deviously.
The Occult Club and Raiser's Peerage was shocked that Akira was joining them for the [Rating Game] thou Akira needed a workout.
"Like a human will make much difference I will crush you, in fact I will give you ten days to prepare for the [Rating Game] because I am so generous." Raiser said arrogantly.
Akira merely smirked and said, "The bigger they are the harder fall."
Raiser snarled in anger at the human mocking him and said as he left, "You will regret this human."
"And oh I nearly forgot something." Akira said before using Evil Smile scaring of Raiser's Peerage into feeling pure fear including Raiser who was shaking his legs even though he hid it well.
Akira's voice became demonic, "RUN LIKE THE WORMS YOU ARE!"
And with that Raiser's Peerage teleported away.
Grayfia left saying that she will inform the households of the arrangement.
The Occult Club became quiet as Rias said, "We need to have some severe training."
Akira just grinned sadistically and said, "Well give a place and I think I got the perfect set of training for everyone."
The group felt a horrible shiver of death down their spines and could have sworn that a small child behind Akira was giving the same face that Akira was giving right now.
Sorry about the delay I was gone for a week for Canadian Thanksgiving with Relatives and I am proud to present my next chapter in this series
I am planning to make this Training part serious with entertainment but also the Rating Game itself due to this I have got a Teaser for the Rating Game that I had done during my time away so everyone could get a taste of the change.
Please Review and Follow
I finished this also late at night and there maybe some errors that are outstanding please PM me
- ShadowXF
Teaser
The white fire burned understanding the pain of the fire without blocking or resistance was painful but it was exquisite pain. He could hear the voices of his friends shouting to him. He then heard a voice from long ago.
Why are you standing there if you do not do something a fate worse than death shall occur.
He thought, 'I never will stop to protect the ones that I care for.'
Then are you really going to just stand there?
'I shall not let this end this way'
Then let us give a rebirth of your contract. I am Thou, Thou art I.
The white fire changed to a blue raging fire.
Thou who were once'd chained had broken free.
A crimson glove pierced through blue flames.
Thou willing to slay thine name for spirit of rebelling freedom.
The fire receded from his gloves to his arms revealing a crimson suit jacket arms.
Your payment was your creation and bearing your burden of sacrilege.
As more was revealed the suit jacket that was crimson revealed more, showing a white cravat, a pair of crimson suit pants, black Cuban boots, and a black top hat.
Call upon the power of thine soul and siplay thy spirits for thou will cursed by the heavens and blessed by the hells!
The fire that once covered his face revealed a black mask with red fire designs around the eyes. And in Akira's eyes lied golden irises piercing through the battlefield. And in light fire he spread his Black Wings as force ripped through the air.
"Soul Sync – Arsene"
