Hey there folks! Azartaa's here with a brand new chapter!

First of all, Thank you all for the 7k views! I never thought my story would get this kind of attention!

Next, I would like to introduce a friend of mine, Chickenlord. He has become to co-writer of this fanfic and my beta reader, so he'll be thanked at each chapter from now on. here is a small message from him:

"I don't really know in what I got into... But it is gonna be fun."

So, I know I took a while to write down this chapter, but trust me it was hard. At one point all I wrote down disappeared, forcing to write down more than half a chapter once again. But I'm happy I finally was able to post the end of Asia's

Well, enough chit-chat. I'll see you at the end of this, ON WITH THE STORY!


After he left the school grounds, Issei jumped from house to house again, knowing that he would be the fastest and easiest way to the church. The sun was rapidly setting, telling Issei that his race against the clock was starting. He leaped with all his strength from houses to houses, unaware of the noise he was making. Right now, all that mattered to him was Asia's safety and Raynare rescue. He also wanted to make sure that Rias and her peerage were safe, he heard them teleport when he was leaving. He was against them coming, but he wasn't totally sure of how many people would try to stop him, so some help would be helpful.

'At least, I can count on their fighting strength. They shouldn't be in too much problem as long as I take the strongest foes on.' He thought as he saw the stone path to the church in front of him. It was an old path, with a lot of trees on the right side. 'I am close. But that also means I have only one way in. I am sure they trapped it, but I have no choice'

The Baoh landed on the cold stone, the setting sun in it's back. He could feel it, the danger. It was a horrible smell, like rotten fish. He started to walk ahead, with his guard still rose. A few seconds later, Issei had to smash a light bullet that headed in his direction, then multiple bullets came from the forest, so much that Issei had to jump in order to dodge them all. Looking around, he saw that there were at least 10 persons coming out of the woods, all dressed like Freed and carrying the same weapons. Issei once again landed and entered a fighting stance before rushing to the rogue priests. 'I don't have the time to deal with them. Begone!" he said to himself as thunder formed around him and unleashed on the priests. Due to the short distance the thunder had to travel, the poor men couldn't react and felt their blood boil in their veins, causing them to burst. They fell on the floor, lifeless. It was a gruesome way to kill, but it didn't affect Issei in the slightest way. They were a nuisance, not worthy of life.

After checking that there was no immediate threat left, the Baoh ran to the church, finding that the devils arrived before him. Issei returned to his human self and approached the peerage.

"Finally, we were asking ourselves if something happened to you on the way!" Rias said in a falsely annoyed tone.

"Running is slower than teleporting. But enough with the jokes. The enemy knows that we're here and might have accelerated their plan. We need to hurry."

"Of course Issei. Akeno and I will stay here to catch any possible runaway. Kiba and Koneko, you will help Issei."

"Yes, President!" both teens responded, which made the redhead smiled.

"There might be a rogue inside. Be ready." Issei said as Koneko kicked the doors open, making a lot of noise. "W-well, that's one way of entering Koneko. I thought of a...stealthier way..."

"... Quicker. We go in?.."

"Yes, that would be for the best," Kiba responded before they all entered the main room. As the outside suggested, this church was in ruins. All the Christians symbols were destroyed, may it be the crosses or the statues. The three teens slowly walked to the altar when a loud laugh came from behind one of the pillars.

"Well well, if it isn't the blue creature and it's flat chested bitch? I see that you brought a friend, how y'all been?"

"Freed Sellzen, the shitty priest..." Issei said as he raised his guard.

"... The pervert..."

"Hehe, I guess you came for the blond haired bitch? Fear not, she's here."

"Here? What do you mean?"

"There is a stair under this altar," Freed said as he leaned against the altar. " It leads to a ritual chamber. She'll be there."

"Wow, you can be useful sometimes. And why do you give us such a vital hint?"

"Because you'll all die here!" Freed yelled as he rushed to the group, only to be stopped by a bench Koneko threw. Freed was forced to slash the bench not to be hit, and Kiba used this to attack the priest with a sword slash. It was a good strategy, but not good enough to hurt Sellzen, who managed to parry Kiba's slash and used this occasion to kick the knight's shoulder to regain some distance.

"DIE! DIE!" Freed said as he drew out his gun and fired multiple times at Kiba, but Koneko used her body as a shield, blocking all the bullets without flinching.

"Wow, besides being puny and flat, you're tough!"

"... Punny? flat?" Koneko repeated, a bit of anger in her voice. She threw all the nearby benches toward the priest, who had a hard time slashing them all. "That's all you got? wasn't even..."

"Don't forget me!" said Issei, who used Koneko's distraction to creep to Sellzen and delivered a strong uppercut that made the priest fly. Kiba saw this and jumped while his sword became pitch black and slashed vertically, but Freed was able to block the sword with his.

"That won't work devil!"

"Are you sure? Take a look at your sword!" Kiba said as Selllzen seen the light blade wither and disappear into Kiba's sword.

"H-how?!"

"That's the power of my sword, Holy eraser! The sword that eats light!" Kiba responded while kicking Sellzen to the ground. The priest slowly stood up, feeling the impact of Issei's uppercut and his crash-landing. Watching around him, he saw that he was cornered by the three teens.

"My my, I seem to be in quite a pinch..." Freed said as he reached in his coat and took the same golden orb he used earlier and threw it on the ground once more, creating the same bright light. The sudden flash blinded Issei and his friends, and when they managed to open their eyes Sellzen wasn't there anymore, he was on one of the columns near a hole in the roof.

"I give you this one devil! But next time I'll make sure to kill you all!" He yelled before jumping on the roof and rushing far from the church.

"We let him run away..." Kiba said while looking down.

"We weren't there for him, don't worry about it. We're here for Asia, nothing else. By the way, thank you two for the help. It wouldn't have been easy to take him alone." Issei responded with a smile.

"...Don't worry. It's normal..."

"Koneko's right, we agreed to help you to save your friend. now, we should head to the altar." Kiba mentioned while pointing the said altar. Issei moved next to the stone table, grabbed the under-side of it and, using his strength, pulled up and sent the altar flying in a wall. What Freed said was exact, there was a stairway that led deep beneath the church's floor.

"Wow, can't believe this bastard told us the truth," Issei said before walking down the stairs.

"Are you sure it's a good idea Issei-sempai? They might be waiting for us downstairs..."

"They are Kiba. They already know we're here, stealth isn't an option anymore." Issei said as he resumed walking, followed by Koneko and Kiba. The stairway was rather long, spiraling down to the ritual chamber. Soon, Issei saw glimmers of light, maybe candles.

"We're close, be ready to fight," Issei whispered to his friends while taking a fighting stance. Both nodded and followed his example, getting ready for an immediate fight. Issei smiled and continued to walk down the stairs, the light becoming stronger and stronger. few steps later, Issei was facing a large room with stone walls and torches stuck to them. Taking another step, he saw that there was a lot of rogue priests, all armed and ready. He also saw two familiar faces, Mittlet and Donhaseek. He also saw the person he was looking for, Asia. She was passed out and chained to a giant stone cross, with only her underwears on. Issei was boiling inside, but he knew that it wouldn't bring anything to rush like a fool. He clenched his fist and tried to calm down in order not to do anything stupid.

"We know you're here. Come out." Donhaseek said with a superior tone. Issei told both Koneko and Kiba to wait behind while he stood up and walked in the chamber.

"Hum? I was sure that there were two other peoples with you. Where are they?" Mittlet said in a surprised tone.

"Who cares? I'm here for Asia, so give her back."

"You're late. It's almost over now." Donhaseek said with a smirk. "Soon enough, her power will be mine."

"I'll kill you before you can finish it!" Issei screamed as he transformed into the Baoh and rushed to the fallen angels. Kiba and Koneko also went out of hiding and helped Issei fighting the many rogue priests that blocked the way. Koneko punched them so hard they lost consciousness, Kiba slashed and kicked the swordsmen and Issei crushed those that were in his way. The two fallen angels just watched them fight their way through without doing anything. The priests were many, but they lacked strength compared to Issei and his group, who soon took care of them. As soon as the way was clear, Issei ran toward Asia to help her. He almost managed reached her, but when he was about to touch her, chains grabbed him, Koneko and Kiba and violently brought them to a nearby wall, unable to move. Atraal appeared from a corridor that Issei didn't notice when he entered, his hand extended toward the three.

"I hope you didn't forget about me Baoh!" he said with a mocking smile. "I can't believe it was so easy to trap you all!" He said as they tried to free themselves but couldn't do it.

"Well done Atraal, I wouldn't have done better myself!"

"No problem bro, you know I like to chain peoples! Now, do I crush them?"

"Not right now, let the Baoh witness the last moments of his friend! It should begin now!" Donhaseek said as Asia glowed in green and suddenly woke up, hissing and twisting her body in pain. She started to scream as a green orb of light slowly left her body, and fell limp when it left her and went in Donhaseek hand. The light slowly died and Issei saw that there were two rings on Donhaseek ring fingers, both made of silver that seemed very well made.

"Finally! the power of healing is MINE! I can overcome everything now! Even the Baoh won't be able to resist me!"

"Well done sweetheart," Mittlet said as she leaned on his body. "Soon you will reign as the most powerful Fallen angel!"

"I can't believe such a strong gear was in this girl possession though..." Atraal said as he went close to Asia's body and lifted her head. "She screamed so well, such a shame it was so short..." He finished while licking the few tears that were on her cheek.

While the three fallen were celebrating, Koneko and Kiba closed their eyes, horrified at what was happening. Issei on the other side was furious beyond human comprehension. He trashed around to break his chains, but they got tighter each time he tried.

'I couldn't do it... Even with all my power, I couldn't do it in time...' he thought as he closed his eyes, ashamed of his weakness. Everything around him began to darken and flames appeared around him.

'Do you want more power?' the ancient voice of his dream asked him.

'I want it...'

'Are you sure you want it? The power to avenge her? ' the voice asked again, becoming more powerful and clear.

'I want it... No, I DESERVE it!' he responded, his left arm starting to burn and redden.

'It might cost you a lot of things, are you sure you will take it?'

'SHUT UP AND GIVE ME THE POWER!' Issei roared to the voice, and the flames dissipated and a huge burst of power exploded from his arm. The three fallen where pushed on the wall behind them, not understanding what happened.

"What happened Atraal?"

"I...I don't understand! There's no way he could unleash such a blast of power while being help with my chains! It's impossible!" Atraal screamed at his partner as the blue skin on the baoh's left arm started to crumble and from it, red scales burst. They covered all Issei's forearm and from them grew two big golden spikes in the back and a green orb formed on the back of the hand. The baoh's sharpen finger became red claws, even sharper than before. When the changing was over, a voice screamed from the green orb:

"Dragon liberation!"

"Im-impossible! A sacred gear? Withing this boy? But I didn't feel anything from him!" Donhaseek said while he got back up and helped Mittlet.

"Issei-sempai has a sacred gear too? And such a powerful one!"

'These bounds are pathetically weak partner. Crush them and avenge your friend!'

Issei didn't understand what happened. But he was sure of one thing, he was now stronger, so strong he didn't even felt the power of the chains anymore. He moved his armored arm violently and broke the chains that held it like glass. He then used his newfound strength to break all the chains that held him, destroying Atraal's power. He then freed Koneko and Kiba, who couldn't understand why Issei suddenly got so powerful.

"HE BROKE MY CHAINS?" Atraal screamed in disbelieve. "But it should be impossible!" he continued before launching a new chain from his hand to the Baoh, but Kiba managed to block it with his sword.

"We'll take care of them Issei-sempai, take Asia to safety!" Kiba said as he and Koneko faced the three fallen that were slowly going back up. Issei gazed at them once more and jumped to Asia, took the blond girl in his arms and ran the spiral stair up to the rest of the church. The Baoh walked to one or the benches and lay Asia on it before returning to his human self, the red gauntlet disappearing from his forearm.

"Asia? Can you hear me?" Issei asked while gently shaking her. She slowly opened her eyes and answered, in a weak voice:

"M-mister Issei... You're here?"

"Yeah, I promised I would come to save you, so here I am."

"Thank you, Mister. I am glad that someone came for me..."

"That's what friends do Asia. No matter what, I won't let you down. Forever."

"Friends? You are... my friend?"

"Of course, and I will always be. You'll never be alone anymore." Issei said while holding the nun's hands between his. "No matter the danger, I will always come to save you."

"I am glad..." she responded with a weak smile as happy tears ran down her cheeks. "I finally have a friend... The Lord listened to my prayers and sent me someone..."

"Yes, Asia. And not only me, but I also know many other peoples that will be your friends, I just need to heal you and I will..." Issei said but realized that the eyes of the nun were hollow and that there was no strength in her arms anymore. She laid there, dead.

"No... It can't..." Issei started as tears started to fill his eyes as well. He managed to take her back, and yet he didn't have time to save her. Despite all his strength and powers, he couldn't fight well enough to protect her. She would stay like this forever, ripped too soon from this world.

"Haw, It's so romantic! it makes me want to puke!" a voice said coming from behind Issei. Turning around, the young man seen faces that he didn't want to see, Donhaseek, Mittlet, and Atraal. The three of them had some cuts and bruises over their body, but nothing too serious.

"You..."

"Yes, us. I hope you didn't think that your friends would be enough to stop us!" Donhaseek said as he shown a cut that was on his arm. "The swordsman did this. But with this girl's sacred gear, things like this are irrelevant!" The fallen continued as he put his hand over the cut and two seconds later the cut was gone. "She can be thankful, she was seen as a witch because of this, I freed her from this burden!"

"Fucker..." Issei growled as the red gauntlet appeared on his arm once again. "I'll paint the walls with your blood!" He finished as he transformed back into the Baoh. Atraal was the first one to attack with his chain spell, but when the chain was about to grab the Baoh, he raised his hand and caught it without effort.

"It won't work on me anymore. I am stronger than you Fallen angel! Now come here !" The voice from the jewel said, sounding like Issei and the ancient voice fused as one. The Baoh tug on the chain, forcing Atraal to fly at his feet. The blue monster then grabbed him by the throat and rose him to his level, while the fallen trashed around and tried to kick the Baoh to break free. But the creature's body was too strong, and its power was increasing with each second. Donhaseek and Mittlet tried to throw light-spears to help their friend, but they weren't strong enough for the Baoh to lose his grip. Deciding he had enough, the Baoh put his other hand on Atraal waist and started to pull down while the other hand that was holding the neck was pulling up. Atraal screamed and tried to flee, but he couldn't escape his fate. Soon his body tore in two from his waist and blood gushed all over the place like a fountain. Having no further use of the corpse, the Baoh threw the two parts at the two other fallen feet, who got splashed by some of the blood that was left in Atraal's body. They watched the remains of the one that stood beside them just a minute ago, frozen in terror.

"This is what happens when you hurt my loved ones. You will soon follow him in the after-life." The Baoh said as he slowly walked to the still frozen fallen angel in front of him. Mittlet was the first one to react and deployed her wings and flew out of the church, leaving Donhaseek behind as she fleed for her life.

"Bitch! You dare to abandon me? Come back!" Donhaseek said as he also tried to fly, but Baoh grabbed his ankle and forced him down on the ground.

"You stay here. I'm not done with you yet."

"H-Hey! She's as guilty as me! Why do you allow her to survive?"

"I never said I would let her go," Baoh responded as the thunder aura appeared again, but much more potent than ever before. It as always ran down his body and focused on his left pointing finger.

"FALL!" the two voiced screamed, as a giant thunder ark struck Mittlet in mid fly, burning her wings and skin while she screamed her lungs out. She fell toward the church, her wings burning and most of her skin gone. She crashed in front of the church, the fall breaking most of her bones, making her look like a ragdoll.

"N-No... She's..." Donhaseek said with horror, witnessing everyone around him die due to the creature he was tasked to retrieve.

"She paid for her crimes, at least for now. And now it is your time." Baoh responded, arming a punch. Donhaseek knew that the end was near if he didn't react fast. Deciding to try one last thing, he also deployed his wings and flapped them in front on the Baoh to make him lose his grasp. Unfortunately, It didn't work and annoyed the Baoh more than before.

"These wings are annoying..." he said as he grabbed both of the black feathered wings and started to tug on them. "Let's remove them."

"NO! Please! Anything but that! I would be a disgrace to the fallen angels!"

"Who cares? You're gonna die anyway. No one will see you after I will be done with you." The Baoh said in a calm voice as he applied more force on the wings, who slowly started to rip off Donhaseek's back. He screamed in dolor and tried to crawl away, but didn't manage to without forcing on his wings. The process was long and painful because the Baoh took his time to make the fallen angel suffer. Finally, Donhaseek wings were ripped from his back, dragging some flesh with them. Baoh was about to continue, but then a voice stopped him.

"Stop Issei. We still need him." Rias said as she walked into the church with Akeno, who was now dressed in a Miko attire.

"Rias? Akeno? when did you arrive?" Issei asked, still holding Donhaseek on the ground.

"Just when you ripped his wings off. I still have questions for him, so please wait for a little." Rias said as she walked in front of Donhaseek, Akeno at her side. Baoh took the fallen's head in his hand and raised it so he was forced to watch the devil.

"Hello, Fallen angel. I am Rias Gremory, heiress of the Gremory devil clan. As I said before, I have questions for you. Answer and I might let live. Do you know a fallen angel called Raynare?"

"Fuck you, bitch!" Donhaseek said as he spat on her dress. Seeing this, Baoh crashed his head on the ground, breaking his nose.

"Do this again and I'll do worst." He threatened, which afraid Donhaseek even more. "Answer."

Donhaseek didn't want to do it, but he knew that if he didn't respond the blue bastard would continue to hurt him. "Y-yeah, I know her. She was with us before, but she tried to betray us."

"Where is she right now?"

"Downstair in a separate chamber. She's chained to a wall with anti-magic chains."

"Why did you attacked us a few days ago?" Rias asked, glaring at the man at her feet.

"We were ordered to bring back the Baoh to the underworld, even if it had to only be the head. At first, we thought he would be alone, but when we did find him you were with him. You sensed that you were a devil, so we attacked as soon as we could."

"I see... Thank you for the answers, but I'll have to dispose of you now." Rias said with a cold face. "I have no further use of you and I also need to take the sacred gear back," Rias said as she gently too the finger-rings off the fallen fingers.

"You whore! You said you would let me live!" Donhaseek screamed as he tried to get back up, only to be stopped by the Baoh. Rias slowly raised her hand up, and a red and black orb of power appeared, levitating on her palm.

"I said that I MIGHT let you live, not that I would. Issei, please move aside." She asked her friend, who slowly left room for her attack. Donhaseek tried to get back up, but he was so terrified that his legs wouldn't move at all.

"All those that dare to hurt my peerage or my friends must die. Now, become ashes!" The red-hair said as she threw the orb at the wounded fallen angel, who dissipated as soon as he was hit by it. Knowing that all threats were eliminated, Baoh became Issei once again, the red gauntlet staying on his left forearm.

"You did great Issei. You managed to nearly kill them all by yourself!"

"Thank you, but I'm more worried about Koneko and Kiba. They might need help."

"Don't worry Issei-sempai. We're totally fine." Kiba responded, arriving from the stairs. He and Koneko were fine, but their uniforms were torn at some points. "Thank you for your attention though."

"What? Where were you during all this time? I was worried!"

"The president wanted us to stay back and let you handle it," Kiba said as he pointed Rias with a smile.

"I knew you could handle it and besides, it was your revenge. I wanted you to make them pay for Asia."

"Thank you, but it's too late now..." Issei responded in a depressed tone. "I didn't manage to arrive in time, she dead already..."

"Issei, do I have to remind you that I'm a devil? I have a piece that fits her perfectly."

"You would do that? B-but you don't even know her!"

"Yes, but she was killed on my land because I wasn't warry enough, so I want to make amends. And to be fair, her healing power seems incredible."

"I leave it to you Rias, please bring her back!" Issei asked as he made way for Rias, who asked him to lay Asia on the ground in a certain position. He did as she asked, and when she was on the ground Rias put the bishop piece on her torso.

"Akeno, what does the bishop do?"

"It strengthens one's magical power. It will fit her perfectly, her healing will be even more powerful than before."

"I see, that's a wise choice indeed," Issei said as the ground under Asia glowed with Rias's magical crest.

"Asia Argento! I, Rias Gremory, Heiress of the Gremory name, summons you back on this hearth! Walk for me and live as my Fool!" Rias chanted, as the piece entered Asia's torso. The piece went in perfectly, and soon Asia started to breathe again, her chest slowly rising up and down.

"Thank you, Rias!" Issei said as he picked Asia and shook her to wake her up. "I can't thank you enough. I promise I'll owe you back later!"

"I don't doubt that Issei, but we still have someone to save. Remember?" She said with a smile, pointing the stairs.

"Ho... You're right... I totally forgot that I was here for her too." Issei said as he stood up, carrying Asia on his back. "I'll go to fetch her, you all can go back to the clubhouse."

"Are you sure? we could help you..." Kiba asked the larger male, who just laughed and smiled.

"We don't need to be six to free her, and I will have to carry her either way since we can't teleport her. Just take care of Asia for me."

"Of course, she's part of my family now. Koneko, please take her." Rias responded as Koneko went to Issei and took Asia on her shoulders.

"Your strength never ceases to amaze me Koneko..." Issei said as he pets her head, which made the small girl blush a little.

"Good. We'll go on first, come back as soon as you can." Rias said as her, her peerage and Asia disappeared in a flash of red that blinded the Baoh for a little while. When he could see again, he once again went down the stairs and in the ritual chamber. Going behind the giant cross, Issei saw that there was indeed a corridor, with little to no light at all. The walls were made of dark and wet stones, making it very cold and moist. The air was filthy and heavy, and a nasty smell made the corridor horrible to cross. At the end of it, Issei found a heavy wooden and metal door with a small hatch near the floor and a window made with iron bars. Watching within the cell, Issei didn't see anything but heard the noise of chains moving and small breaths. Understanding that she was at least still alive, Issei didn't waste any time and ripped it off its hinges, and instantly regretted it. The room scent was horrible, being a mixture of sweat, excrement, and urine. Glancing in while covering his nose, Issei saw many humanoid skeletons still chained to the different walls of the prison. The piece was crowded with these remains, but glancing at the furthest wall, Issei saw the woman Kalawarner asked him to retrieve.

She had, just like Kalawarner, an hourglass figure. Her large bust was only partially hidden by some bangs of her dirty raven hairs, that also hid her face. She had only ragged clothes on and was covered with wounds. Issei felt sorry for her, and he knew he had to take her away from here as fast as he could. Glancing at her ankles and wrists, he saw that she was bleeding due to the friction of the rusty bounds. Issei tried to wake her, but she didn't respond to him, which scared the Baoh. Putting two fingers on her neck, Issei felt a slow, yet regular pulse.

'Good. She's just asleep.' Issei thought as he cracked the iron bracelets open, taking some time, not to hurt her on accident. When all the restrains where down, Issei took off what was left of his shirt and covered Raynare with it. While his shirt was large enough, her ample bust was still straining the fabric. 'Wow, didn't think that would happen... They might be even bigger than Rias'!' He thought as he tried to adjust it a little, but put a little to much force on the shirt and made a button fly right on his forehead. 'Okay, even my shirts aren't big enough. Are all supernatural woman models with giant tits? Not that I mind though.' He thought as he let the shirt as it was and took Raynare in his arms like a princess, transformed into the Baoh and jumped his way back to the ORC.

Ten minutes later, Baoh landed in the school grounds, Raynare still sleeping within his arms. Turning back to his human form, Issei slowly walked to the old school building, the night breeze cooling him down a little. After all these events, taking a breather was nice. His muscles were sore and his left arm was burning, but he tried to push those feelings away for now. Pushing the heavy doors with his shoulder, Issei once again walked to the ORC, a path he knew by heart now. When he reached the wooden doors, Issei knocked two times loud enough to be heard be not too loud in order not to wake the sleeping beauty in his arms.

"Rias, It's me, open up!" he asked, and seconds later crimson haired beauty open the doors with a smile.

"Issei! Finally! come in!" She said while she made way for the giant, who went inside as he was said.

"We were waiting for you. I was worried that you would need help, but I see you brought her back without any problems!"

"Well, all the hostiles were dead, so yeah wasn't the hardest thing to do." He responded. "She's asleep for now, but she needs a bath, food, and healing."

"I can see that. We'll heal her for now and bathe her when she will wake up. Speaking of waking up, I know someone that is eager to see you Issei." She said as she opened the door to the main room, revealing the rest of the peerage resting on the couches, Akeno was slowly healing Koneko while someone, probably Kiba, was taking a shower. Gazing down on the other couch, Issei saw that Asia was sleeping with a white blanket on her.

"Issei!" Akeno said while raising her head. "You're back!"

"Yup, wasn't so hard to just pick her up." He responded with Raynare still in his arms. "I just need to find a new shirt..."

"Indeed, but I don't think the girls in the academy will dislike it," Akeno answered while koneko hid her small blush from everyone. Issei laughed and laid the sleeping girl in one of the multiples rooms while stretching his sore muscles.

"By the way, Where's Kalawarner? I thought she would be there..."

"She's taking a little walk. She'll come back soon." Rias answered as she sat at her desk, taking a sip of tea from the cup that was on it. Just after this, Kiba went out of the shower, in a brand new uniform and a towel on his hairs.

"Yo Kiba. You're better now?"

"Of course sempai." He responded while he sat next to Koneko. "I wasn't really hurt, I just pretended to be in order for them to go and fight you."

"Next time tell it to me before I really worry," Issei responded while he leaned on a nearby wall. While he did so, Asia moved a little and slowly rose from her sleep while rubbing her eyes.

"W-where am I?" She asked herself as Issei moved to her and hugged her.

"Asia! You're back!" He said in an overjoyed tone. Asia was surprised at first, but she soon smiled and returned the hug.

"M-mister Issei? Why am I back? Where am I?"

"My friend here brought you back to life Asia. We're at her place right now."

"He is right Asia Argento," Rias said as she got up and kneeled in front of the girl with a smile. "You died, but I revived you as a devil."

"I-I'm a devil now?" She asked, taken by surprise by what Rias told her.

"Yes, you're part of my peerage now. You don't want like it?"

"As long as I can be with my friend, I don't mind what I become! Thank you, Miss!" The blond said with a bright smile. Issei also smiled and petted the former nun head who squealed happily. Everyone also smiled before the doors slowly opened, revealing Kalawarner.

"Mister! Asia! Glad to see you're both fine!" She said as she joined them and kneeled in front of the couch to be face to face Asia.

"Miss Kalawarner! But your friends at the church said you were away!"

"Who cares, the most important thing is that you're fine!"

"Yup, but I think Issei brought someone for you Kalawarner," Rias said while she winked to Issei, who smile and brought the fallen angel with him to the chamber were he left Raynare earlier.

"Raynare! You saved her!" She said while she shed tears of joy and went to the bed to hug her sleeping sister.

"Of course. I promised I would do it, so I brought her back here. It's too cruel to separate two sisters like this." He responded while caressing Kalawarner's back. "I'll leave you now, I've got to talk with Rias."

"I'll never be able to thank you enough for what you did Mister. Please tell me how I could repay my debt to you?"

"Start by calling me Issei and we'll see later," He said as he walked out the room and closed the door.

"So? I guess she was happy." Rias said, sipping some tea again.

"As happy as one can be. By the way Rias, which piece do you have left?"

"8 pawns, 1 rook, and 1 knight. Why?"

"I want to become your servant too. That's the only way to thank you for what you did." He said very seriously. Rias was astonished by his request. She didn't expect the guy she wanted in her peerage to just ask her to be part of it! The others were also very surprised because, after all they said before, he still asked to become like them, a servant.

"W-well... Of course, I could do that, but you know that once I do it, there won't be any going back right?" Rias asked, still unsure of what to say.

"I'm sure of it. That way, I will be able to protect you and Asia even better. And like Asia said earlier, I don't mind what I become as long as I am with all of you." Issei responded, which ended the discussion. Rias could understand that what he said was genuine, and so she decided to accept. Issei lay on the parquet flooring with his eyes closed, ready to begin. After witnessing the Baoh's power earlier, Rias knew only 8 pawns could revive him. It was a lot, but it was the only way to do it. The red hair slowly put all the pawns on his torso and once again recited the chant.

"Issei Hyoudou! I, Rias Gremory, Heiress of the Gremory name, summons you back on this hearth! Walk for me and live as my Pawn!" She chanted, and the pieces slowly entered Issei's torso, his body glowing crimson. He opened his eyes and was helped by Rias to stand up.

"Are you okay Issei?" Rias asked as she sat him on the couch, not wanting him to hurt himself in the transformation.

"It's burning!" Issei said as he held his chest in pain. Rias slowly caressed her back to ease him, but he was getting worse and worse every second. Steams was coming out of his chest; where Eight pawn burn marks were. Rias didn't know what to do since it was the first time she witnessed something like this.

"Akeno, What's happening?"

"His body seems to reject the pieces!" She screamed as she tried to use magic on the suffering man, but nothing worked and more steam and even blood were coming from these strange marks around his heart. Koneko also rushed to help them by trying to pin his arms down so he wouldn't do anything bad to them by accident. Rias was crying and tried to invert the process, but she knew she couldn't do it. She said it herself: once the ritual is started, no one can stop it. There's no turning back. But as Issei was screaming harder and harder, his voice was becoming more animal-like and he slowly transformed into the Baoh. When he was fully transformed, his chest suddenly rose and all the pawn pieces were thrown like shotgun pallets to the roof. Rias and Akeno nearly got hit in the head by some, since they were directly over him, but managed to dodge them. All the pieces were thrown so hard they shattered many holes in the roof and got stuck upstairs.

"I-Is everyone okay?" Rias asked her servants as she fell on her butt.

"I'm okay..." Akeno responded as she tried to calm down from this rush of adrenalin. The raven-haired beauty checked on Asia, who began using her powers to heal the man on the floor.

"More afraid than hurt Milady," Kiba said and Koneko nodded to her king to say that she was okay. Rias allowed a small smile to appear on her lips, thankful to every Satans that her peerage was fine. Still, this smile fell as quickly as it rose, because Rias knew that Issei wasn't fine. Glancing at his chest, She saw the eight marks around his heart, the symbol of her error. She knew that she should have run tests on him to see if it was possible, yet she didn't and it nearly killed her friend. She felt like she was the worst, but a loud noise took her out of her thoughts.

It was the sound of Kalawarner, who violently opened the door of the room she was in.

"I heard screams, what happened?"

"It's Issei... I tried to revive him, but he did a solid rejection and nearly died!" Rias said as tears started to appear in her eyes. Akeno didn't want to leave her alone in a moment like this and hugged her, then Kiba and Koneko followed her example.

"I see. It's not your fault Lady Gremory, no one would have been able to predict this."

"Thank you, everyone," Rias said, whipping the tears off her face. She stood up, back to normal once again.

"We should go upstairs and pick up my pieces. Asia, kalawarner, could you lay Issei in one of the beds?"

"Of course, Let us take care of it!" Kalawarner said as she and the smaller girl dragged Issei's massive body to one of the free rooms while Rias and her peerage walked the stairs up to another part of the building. When it was still used, the room they were heading to was a music room, but right now it was empty and never used. Rias opened the door, making the dust that covered everything in here fly out. Since it was never used, there were no functional lights, so Rias and Akeno cast light spells to see more clearly what was inside. The holes in the floor were visible as if bullets went through them. Some of the pieces were already on the ground, five to be precise. Rias and her peerage picked them up but couldn't see the three others. That was until Koneko walked on something that sounded like glass being crushed. Gazing down, she could see multiple shards of broken glass, that seemed oddly familiar.

"...President! Come here!..." she said, and just after Rias and the other arrived and seen the shards.

"Shards? But none of the windows are broken..." Kiba said, thinking about where those things came from. Rias took one in her palm and felt the energy coming from it.

"Impossible..."

"What is it Rias?" Akeno asked her king while gazing at the shard she took. "Is there something special about them?"

"I feel my energy coursing through these..."

"Then that means... But it can't be happening!" Akeno said, visibly surprised by what Rias meant.

"What are you talking about?" Kiba asked the two older ladies, not understanding anything at all.

"These glass shards are what remains of two of my pawns." Rias finally said, startled by this fact.

"But one can't crush evil pieces like that!"

"It is technically possible Akeno, but it happened so few times that everyone thinks it's impossible. To shatter a piece like this, you need to either be immune to reincarnation or to have a power high enough to overcharge the piece without leaving her enough time to adapt to you... But I never heard of someone that was totally immune to being reincarnated, so it must be that Issei was so strong my magic power wasn't enough..."

"But that means that his power is at least ten times stronger than yours! This is madness!"

"I know it, yet it's the only way it makes sense."

"Maybe it's his sacred gear," Kiba suggested. "After all, there's the possibility that his sacred gear protected him when he did the soul rejection."

"That right, I nearly forgot about this... But what kind of gear would have enough power to do it?"

"It would be hard even for a Longinus class, so it might be one that we don't know about Rias," Akeno responded to her king. "Let's forget that for now and search for the remaining pawn, they must still be hidden somewhere." She said, and they all agreed. The research began once again, but this time they paid attention to every detail to find the pawn they missed before.


Meanwhile in Issei's mind.

Issei wasn't feeling good at all. His torso was burning him and he had problems to breathe. Everything around him was pitch black, yet he perfectly knew where he was. Soon, the pain lessened and flames appeared around him.

"I knew you would appear."

"I dragged you here enough time already? Well, At least you don't seem afraid of me."

"You gave me power when I needed, so yeah, I'm less frightened. "

"Good, glad to hear that."

"While I think about it, what happened?"

"You nearly died, that's what happened. When the red-hair tried to reincarnate you, you did what is called a soul rejection and nearly died."

"A soul rejection? what's that?"

"It's when someone is about to be turned into a demi-devil by the piece system. If for one reason or another something doesn't work, the person's soul is destroyed by the piece power. "

"I see... So that's why it felt so horrible..."

"Yup, yet something happened."

"What do you mean?"

"Your body forced the pieces out, like when you caught to expulse dust or something. It's like something protected you from within. Do you know what could have done that?"

"Nope, not a clue at all. By the way, it would be nice to introduce yourself now don't you think? I would like to who I'm talking with."

"You may be right, but I'll do it later. I think your new friends are eager to see you again. I'll introduce myself when they will be there."

"Suits you," Issei said as he felt as light as a feather. "Well, that was fast... See ya later!" Issei said as he left his mind and went back to the real world.


Real world

Issei suddenly awoke, feeling the comfy bed under him. Gazing left and right, he saw that Asia was next to him and was apparently talking, but he still was groggy and couldn't get was she was saying. He also saw that Kalawarner was also in the room with Asia.

"Sei...Issei? Are you here?" She asked as she gently shook him, waiting for an answer.

"Yeah, I'm here, just leave me some time, please... And stop shaking me, my head might bang against the wall..." He gently said to the blond girl, who gently lose her grab and let him sit on the bed.

"Are you feeling better? you really frighten us back there!" Kalawarner asked, and Asia nodded.

"I know, but at least I'm still alive, so let's forget that. Where are the others?"

"They all went upstairs to pick the pieces that you forced out. I think they should come back soon."

"I catapulted the pieces through the roof? That seems like a bad joke..."

"But it isn't. You really did it. But let's put that aside, do you need anything?"

"Some water would be cool Kalawarner."

"Of course, but please call me Kala. It's easier to say."

"No problems Kala-chan," Issei said as Kalawarner smiled and left the room to search for water. Asia wasn't so happy that Iseei spent all his attention on the fallen angel rather than her, so she sat next to Issei and started to pet his head.

"What are you doing Asia?"

"The head nun did this to me when I was young, it always eased me. I thought it could work on you." She said, still petting the giant. "I really wanted to thank you for saving me, and for being my friend."

"You don't need to worry with that, friends always help one another," Issei said, not minding the petting. Kalawarner arrived later with a glass of water and the shirt Issei gave to Raynare earlier. She gave the glass to the giant, who drank it in one go and put the shirt on the night table next to the bed. Moments later, Rias and the other arrived and all went to see how their friend was doing. It took Issei more than ten minutes to convince Rias that it wasn't her fault and that he wasn't holding it against her.

"But you nearly died! It's my fault that you did a soul rejection!" Rias said, still crying.

"I know, but nothing bad happened to me, so let's forget that."

"But still..."

"Shush. My body was able to withstand this, so let's stop talking about Grimm things like that."

"If you say it..." Rias answered, whipping her tears off her face. "But still, how did you manage to do that?"

"If I believe my sacred gear, my body naturally forced them out. Like they were a virus."

"Your... gear? What do you mean?" Rias said as she sat on the bed next to Asia.

"Yeah, my gear seems to hold another consciousness. And if I remember correctly, it said it would present himself when you would be there."

"And he's right!" the deep voice said, making a green gem appear on his left palm. Rias and the others all nearly had an heart-attack but were still interested in the nature of this new being. "I wanted to wait for the right time, now that I am awakened." the voice responded, the gem glowing at each word.

"Great, now I'll finally learn what is living inside me," Issei responded with a half happy tone. "So, who and what are you?"

"I am your sacred gear, the gauntlet of the red emperor. As for who I am, my name is Ddraig, the red heavenly dragon." Ddraig responded. Issei and Asia didn't know anything about him, but the other's jaws all fell to the ground. Especially Rias, who fell on her butt in front of the bed.

"Th-the-the boosted gear... One of the thirteen Longinus... Issei, you have one of the most powerful gears that were ever created!" She said, astonished by this. Kalawarner, unlike the devil peerage, was totally silent. She just watched Issei's hand, trying to remember where she saw this gem before. Unfortunately, she couldn't pinpoint why the name Ddraig or this green gem reminded her of something. Later, Issei was well enough to go out the bed and learned about the broken pawn pieces of Rias.

"I broke something that was really important to you Rias... I'm sorry."

"It's not as bad as you think. This piece was indeed broken, but Lord Beelzebub will be able to craft new ones. You only broke two so we can still recraft them, but if you broked all eights it would have been impossible." Rias said, gently patting Issei's back. "Well, I know it has been quite an eventful day, and we all need to rest."

"Wait Lady Gremory!" Kalawarner started. "I still need to repay you for your hospitality! And I also need to thank Mister Issei for his hard work!"

"I told you, Kala, it's okay," Issei responded while smiling. "I did it on my own accord, so you needn't repay me."

"But..."

"Well, I think we should leave it to tomorrow. Right now, Issei needs to sleep. Kalawarner, you and your sister can stay here for the night, we'll think about this debt thing at that time." Rias said, which stop Kalawarner's plea. She backed down, knowing that it would be useless to fight the devil's invitation.

"Fine. I'll accept to abuse your kindness. Can I use your kitchen to cook supper for me and my sister if she wakes up?

"Of course you can. Now, you can all go home, be sure to rest!" Rias said, and all her peerage minus Asia saluted their king and left. "As for you Asia, you will sleep at my place tonight. I wouldn't want to separate you from Issei." She added with a wink. Asia had a giant smile and was super happy that she could spend more time with her friend.

"Thank you Lady Rias!" She said while hugging her kind king. The red-hair returned the hug and looked at Issei, who understood that it was time for them to leave. He stood up and they all began to walk to Rias' apartment.

"I'll tell you all that you need to know Asia," Rias stated as they were walking. "Also, you will be transferred to our high school so you can stay close to me."

"Is mister Issei also in this school?"

"Of course." The giant responded with a smile. "And for the last time, don't call me Mister. Issei is fine."

"B-but... It suits you..." Asia said, a little embarrassed by this. Rias was giggling on the other end. "And I just can't call you by your name..."

"I tell you it's fine! I don't mind it!"

"But I do! It sounds rude to me, that's why I can't just call you Issei."

"Friends can just call themselves by their name Asia."

"But you're more than just a friend mister Issei!" Asia said, surprising Issei. "You're more than that... You're like a big brother to me."

"Then don't you call him big brother then?" Rias suggested, joining the conversation. "It's less formal than mister and easier for you to say that just his name right?"

"You're right Lady Rias!" Asia said, beaming a bright smile. "Is it fine with you too big brother Issei?"

"I give up!" Issei said while raising his arms. "I'm okay with this!"

"Thank you, big brother!" She said while giggling and hugging her new brother. Issei also smiled and gently rubbed the hairs of the blond girl.

"Everything is just fine like this right?" Rias asked the giant as they resumed walking.

"I guess you're right. It also gave me an idea for when she will join our class."

"hum? what is it?"

"A cute and shy girl like her will have problems with the boys. From what I saw, it wouldn't end well, especially with Matsuda and Motoama."

"I know it, but it would also be dangerous to leave her in the clubroom alone all day long."

"I never said that. What I thought of taking advantage of her calling me big brother to protect her."

"I start to see the idea, but please continue."

"If she says in front of the class that she's my sister, they will leave her alone due to my reputation. And If some are foolish enough to harass my little sister, I will make sure to teach them respect."

"That's a good idea, at least I'm sure that she won't have problems. But what will you do about her name? her's Argento and your's Hyoudou."

"We can just say that we're not related by blood. It also justifies her blond hairs."

"You know that the boys won't forgive you for staying with me and Akeno AND to have a cute stepsister right?" Rias asked, half-joking and half-serious.

"I don't care about their opinion. You and the others are my top priority right now." He said full of confidence, which made both girls blush a little. Soon after he finished his last sentence, they arrived in front of the tower where Rias apartment was. Asia had eyes the size of teacups, for she never seen such high buildings and well-made furniture. After they took the elevator up to the last floor, Rias opened the door and told Asia where the shower was and that Issei would soon begin to cook them supper. Asia thanked her and went to take a shower she really needed. While the water splashing noises began, Issei went onto cooking, deciding to make supper for them.

"Tell me Rias, what will happen to Raynare and Kalawarner?"

"I don't know. They are fallen angel, but I don't think they will be welcome home after what they did. I don't want to hurt them, but I also don't know what to do at all."

"Why don't you just allow them to stay? Two fallen angels can prove to be good allies to have I think."

"I know that, but I don't want to enslave them and force them to become half demons because they owe us something."

"We'll ask them tomorrow what they want to do. If they want to go, let them do so. If they want to stay, hear why and what they want to do. And besides, they can stay here without being part of your peerage right?" He said while chopping some vegetables. Rias silently agreed and started to lay the table for them. Asia came out of the shower when Issei was finishing their meal and nearly rushed to the kitchen to see what he was cooking.

"Wow! He looks so good!" She said, deeply sniffing the odor that was coming from the pan.

"You can go and sit, It'll be done soon." He answered. She smiled happily and sat at the table, where Rias was already sitting.

"Was the shower relaxing?"

"Yes, lady Rias! It's been a while since I had the chance to relax like this!" she said, which made Rias smile. She was happy that her new servant was better now. Just after that, Issei brought their plate and they all started to eat. Rias was the one that talked the most, explaining to the nun the rules of the world she was now in. The different piece's powers, the way the devil society worked and even a little bit of History class. This conversation continued even after they were done eating and that Issei was washing the dishes, and Asia's head was nearly steaming due to all she had to remember.

"Now you know all the things you need to know for now. Did you got it all?"

"Y-Yes... I think so." Asia said, laying in Rias's sofa. "But it's complicated!" She finished, her head falling on a cushion. Rias giggled at this since she didn't know nuns could be so funny.

"I know I talked a lot, but now it's your turn. Please tell me your story, I would like to know you better."

"Of course!" Asia began, telling all she told Issei to Rias. How she was an orphan that was found in front of a convent, how she found her power by praying for a dog to heal, how she was elevated to the rank of a holy maiden and how she fell from it when she helped a man who appeared to be a demon.

"That's horrible. You helped them for so long and when they find that you can heal every species, they toss you aside and treat you like a witch..."

"I know it, but I still am a bit gracious to them."

"Why?" Rias asked, not understanding how she could be thankful to the peoples that treated her like a tool.

"Because I was able to make a friend and have a brother after I was sent out the church!" She answered with a bright smile that nearly blinded Rias with its shine. 'She's so pure it's blinding.' she thought to herself before she seen that Issei was finished and was approaching them.

"I see you finished, thank you Issei," Rias said as he sat next to Asia who immediately hugged him.

"What are you doing Asia?" He asked, surprised by the sudden contact.

"I'm just hugging my big brother! It's normal between siblings!" She said while giggling. This childish simplicity behind this was refreshing for the Baoh, who needed to relax after all these events.

"You're right I guess." He said while petting her head. "By the way Asia, when you will be at school, keep addressing me as your brother Okay? It will be simpler that way."

"Of course! Big brother is always big brother!" She said, which made Issei and Rias laugh. After all the serious business that happened to them recently, Asia's behavior was a nice breeze of air. Asia soon followed, and they spent five good minutes laughing for nothing. When they calmed down, Issei explained to Asia that, if someone asked her why she called him brother while they didn't share the same name, she should say that her mother remarried to Issei's father.

"I'll do it, Big brother!" She said while she held him as tight as possible. Issei patted her head and yawned rather loudly.

"Are you sleepy Issei?"

"Yeah, a lot happened and I really want to go to bed right now."

"Well, we should all go to sleep, we have classes tomorrow," Rias said s they all stood up. Rias and Issei guided Asia to the room with the giant bed, and Asia didn't waited and jumped on the sheets and lay on the right side.

"It's so comfy! it's like sleeping on a cloud!" She said while Issei and Rias changed into their night clothes. Issei only kept his boxers on and Rias her black sexy underwear and gave a black nightrobe to Asia. She was unsure about this since she wasn't used to wearing such clothing.

"I only have this so bear with it for tonight. We'll go shopping for clothes tomorrow." Rias gently grounded Asia while Issei lay on the comfy bed. Soon, Rias crawled her way up to his left arm and Asia imitated her and used Issei's right shoulder as her pillow. It didn't take Issei much time to fall into a deep slumber, that led him inside his own mind once again.


Issei's mind.

"Glad to see you back again Partner. Took you long enough!"

"I have a life; I can't just come here and sleep all the time."

"I understand that. But I also understand why you don't want to pay a visit when you have two sexy devils using you as a pillow."

"I won't deny that, but I'm not here to discuss my friend's sexiness. I have a question for you."

"Questions are boring. Sexy Girls are better. Seriously why would you want to ask questions when you have a big tittied goddess of lust on the left and a pure, innocent and cute nun on the right? I'm sure it would be awesome to have some fun with both of them!" The dragon said in a lecherous tone which made Issei sigh deeply.

"Are you a dragon or an overgrown perverted lizard?"

"Blame my previous host. All of them enjoyed the pleasure of the flesh and had giant harems. Speaking of pleasure, you should enjoy their body. They were made for this!"

"I have a question for you. Why didn't anyone knew I had a sacred gear? You seem quite famous, so I'm curious. Also, why don't I remember anything?"

"Your memory is shattered," Ddraig said, becoming serious. "A spell tried to destroy your mind, but it wasn't completed and just destroyed your memories. As for how why none could feel me, your body prevented them from doing so."

"My... body? What are talking about?"

"Your body secrets pheromones that prevent any supernatural beings from feeling your powers precisely. That's why none of your friends could feel my power. But that's not all those pheromones do."

"What else could they do?"

"They excite women!" the dragon said, falling back from the serious tone to his perverted voice. "These pheromones send a message around you that show all women you're THE man around! They are awesome! I never had a host like you that has a body that will attract all women around him!"

"You're really just a perverted lizard..." Issei said, feeling his lighter and lighter. "That's all for today. Later pervert!"

"Don't forget to have fun with these girls!" Ddraig said before the link was cut.


Back in the real world.

Issei slowly awoke from his slumber, opening one eye, then the other. Turning his gaze left and right shown him that Rias and Asia were pining him down on the bed with their body. Rias was holding his arm between her bosom while Asia was now using his pec has her pillow and her arms were all around his torso.

'Well, it ain't so bad to stay like this for a while.' Issei though as his once again rested his head on the pillow and gazed at the alarm clock.

'Five thirty? It's way too early...' He said to himself before he just decided to go back to sleep.

Later.

The three teens awoke at the loud noise of the ringing clock. Rias was the first one to get up, followed by Asia and Issei. As always, Rias went to take a shower first, but this time with Asia while Issei cooked them breakfast. They ate and got changed to go to school rather rapidly in order not to be late. Their way to the school was calm, Rias and Issei drew as much attention as before, so much that nearly no one noticed the nun that was with them. They were greeted by Kalawarner and Akeno, who seemed to be the first one that arrived.

"Hello, Akeno. Did you slept well?" Rias asked while she sat at her desk.

"Yes, I spent a great night," Akeno answered with a smile. "I suppose it was harder for me than you since I don't have Issei around."

"Are you jealous Akeno?"

"Am I?" she answered with a small laugh before she turned to Asia and Issei. "Are you both alright too?"

"Yes, Akeno-sempai!" Asia cheerfully said. Issei just nodded to the queen, signaling that he had a good night.

"Good. Kalawarner, can you take care of Asia today? Her exchange papers aren't filled yet."

"Of course Milady. It shouldn't be too much of a problem." Kalawarner answered with a smile. Later, Koneko and Kiba arrived, just before classes were about to start and that they all to go back to the main building. The group parted ways with Koneko on the first floor and with Kiba on the second since the classes were on different levels of the building. The three remaining went to their class, who was slowly filling with students. As before, some girls were eyeing Issei like a candy, and some guys were trying to kill him with their stare. Morning periods went smoothly, and soon it was time for the teens to go and eat.

Issei, Rias, and Akeno met up with Kiba and Koneko at the old school building and entered the Victorian corridors to the ORC room. Issei was the first one to enter and see that Asia and Kalawarner were both cooking their meal. Issei and others sat at the table and took out their lunchbox while Asia and Kalawarner sat next to them. They all ate rather fastly, but still had chats about this morning. Issei learned that Raynare awoke earlier, but was so tired that she went to sleep just after.

"That's good news because I will need her later this evening."

"What for lady Gremory?" Kalawarner asked her hostess.

"I want to know what you will do from now on. I want to know your opinion and her's."

"Well, our options are quite limited..." Kalawarner said while her head dropped low. "I don't think that after what we did, even if we didn't want it, the Fallen angels will welcome us with open arms. Plus, we don't have any family left, so returning in hell won't be possible."

"You could just stay here," Rias responded with a smile. "I don't mind having a few fallen angel friends. As long as you don't cause trouble, you can stay here as long as you want."

"Thank you lady Gremory!" Kalawarner said, tears of joy falling from her cheeks. "It's the first time someone is so nice to us... I don't know how to thank you!"

"It's normal. I can't let two peoples wander the world without a place to stay. While we're at it, it would be better if you could join our school so that be protected all the time."

"I would love to Milady," Kalawarner said while politely bowing to the devil.

"Great. If your sister wakes up once again, tell her about this and ask her what she thinks of it." Rias finished as the bells rung once again, signaling the beginning of afternoon period. All the teens went back to their class in time, and the afternoon past by with the different class that the group had to assist. Issei noticed that Rias and Akeno seemed to be the two main students of the class, answering every hard question that the teachers could say. Issei found it to be incredible but guessed that they were just really hard working. Later, the final bell rung and all the students that were held within their classroom started to flood in the hallways to the doors. Issei and Rias' peerage had to wait for a little before the halls were cleared and that they could easily make their way to the old building. Well, Issei was held back a little by many girls asking him out but signaled the others to just go before him. It made Rias and Akeno laugh to see him having the same problem that they had sometimes, and they knew it was noting the Baoh couldn't overcome. They still decided to go and let Issei catch them up later.

When they entered, they were all surprised to see Raynare on a couch, speaking with Asia and Kalawarner. She still had Issei's shirt on but also had a blanket on her legs to prevent her from getting a cold. She still seemed tired and weakened, but she was still in a better form. The occult research club then made their way inside the room, which made Raynare notice them.

"Hello milady. Kalawarner told me about what happened, and I would like to sincerely thank you and your peerage for what you did."

"Thank you, but the one that saved you still isn't there. He should arrive soon." Rias answered while she sat at her desk. "So, what did Kalawarner told you?"

"That you and your peerage saved me and Asia and that the others were killed during this operation. She also told me that you wanted to ask me something personally."

"All this is true, except that we didn't do much. The person that saved you and Asia isn't part of my peerage, he decided to do it on his own and we helped them." Rias said as the doors opened, revealing Issei with his hairs messier than before and his tie nearly undone.

"Wow, even our fans didn't do that to us..." Akeno said with a small laugh.

"Good for you! I didn't tough women were that scary!" Issei said as he sat next to the others while he tried to tie his tie back. "Next time, I'll stay with you. They get wild when you're not there!"

"I'll try to remember it," Rias said, giggling. "Raynare, I present you the one who saved you, Issei Hyoudou," Rias said while Issei slightly bowed to the fallen angel, who also bowed to the giant. "Back to the previous subject. I will ask you the same thing I asked your sister this morning. Since you don't seem to have a place to go, I offer you shelter in my territory. The only condition is that you join our academy. What do you think of it?" Rias asked while she held her head with her palm.

"I want to talk with my sister about it. Can we go out for a while?"

"Of course you can. take all the time you want" Rias said as both sisters got up and went out talking. They stayed out for around ten minutes and entered with very serious faces.

"I accept," Raynare answered with a serious tone. "I'll gladly accept your offer lady Gremory." Raynare finished, her face finally harboring a warm smile. Rias and the others also smiled while a few knocks were heard on the main door.

"Ha! Sona as arrived!" Rias said while she stood up and opened the door to her friend and her queen.

"Asia, kalawarner, and Raynare, please follow us in the student council office, we'll do all the paperwork there," Rias said, to which the three other girls stood up and followed out the occult research club.

"I hope there won't be any problems for them," Issei said while stretching his muscles. "They aren't used to this type of life."

"You worry too much Issei," Akeno said with her usual smile.

"She's right sempai." Kiba haded. "They will be safe here. And Asia will also be protected by the president. There is nothing you have to worry about."

"I would love to, but I can't help but feeling something's coming. It's close, yet so far..."

"It must be nothing, relax a little Issei. You've just been through a lot recently, that's why you feel that way." Akeno said as she gently put her hand on his shoulder. He sighed and just relaxed on the couch and closed his eyes.

"You must be right... I guess I overdid myself..." He said before his eyes shot open, which startled Akeno. Issei rapidly stood up and opened the window, watching outside the old school building.

"Issei? What's happening?" Kiba asked his friend, who was still glancing left and right.

"It left..."

"...what left?..." Koneko asked, who for once stopped eating something.

"I don't know... I felt that something was watching us from the bushes, but it disappeared when I tried to look for it..." He said as he once again sat on the couch next to Akeno. "Well, I hope I'm just imagining things." He said as he closed his eyes and, taking a small time to rest and think. He just kept asking himself what would happen next, and when will troubles come.


1 hour later

Issei was still resting when the main door opened, revealing the four girls that went out earlier.

"We're back!" Rias said while she sat at her desk. "Everything went well, they all start tomorrow."

"That's good to hear!" Issei said, his head rising from the couch. Asia sat next to him, while Raynare and Kalawarner seated on the other couch.

"In which class will they be?" Akeno asked, standing to make more tea.

"Asia will go in Yuuto's class. I tried all I could but she's too young to enter any other class. Raynare and Kalawarner will be inside our class though." Rias responded to her queen.

"Are you happy to enter school, Asia?" Kiba asked to the blond nun.

"Of course! I'll be in the same school as my big brother!" She said as she hugged Issei with her small, slender arms. "And Rias-sempai told me I would meet new persons, and can't wait to see what it will be like!"

"Trust me, the peoples in my class are good people. They won't do anything that could harm you in any way."

"They better not." Akeno started a silver tray in her hands with enough tea for everyone. "I think her big brother won't allow them to."

"Of course. But since I can't be there for her all the time, I'll leave school hours to you Kiba. Be sure to protect her."

"Yes, Issei-sempai!" Kiba said a nearly honored tone. 'Happy to protect, just like a knight.' The Baoh thought to himself.

"By the way Raynare, Kala..." Issei started while shifting his gaze to the bluette. "Are you two also cool with entering this school?"

"I don't mind it," Raynare answered. "I just hope that the uniform will fit me, I'm not used to wearing clothes like this..."

"You'll get used to it, Sis'." Kalawarner continued. "As for me, I don't mind either. New experiences are always good!"

"Great. If you ever had any problems, just come to me and I'll try to help."

"My my, already trying to make a move on them Issei?" Akeno said, teasing the giant.

"Should I see jealousy within this statement?" Issei teased back, which made them all laugh. It lasted five minutes, and it even made Koneko smile a little.

"Good," Rias said, whipping a small tear from her eye. "I know we're having fun, but we all have to go back to our houses. Raynare, Kalawarner, you both can stay here, I'll find you a house later."

"Thank you Lady Rias." the two fallen angels said while bowing. Just after, all the devils teleported back to their home. The evening went smoothly for Rias, Asia, and Issei. Issei cooked them supper and their packed lunch for the next day while Rias explained the rules of the academy. Then Rias and Issei did their homework and they all went to bed. This time, Issei didn't enter his mind but made a strange dream, where he once again saw himself fighting another man in an arena while the crowd went wild at each strike he landed on his adversary. But it wasn't like the dream he made before, it felt the heat, the adrenaline, the leather of the fighting gloves he wore and the sand under his feet. He felt it all but was still watching from afar, like he was a spectator of his own life.

Issei's dream was cut short by Rias alarm clock, which awoke him and his two friends from their slumber. As before, Rias and Asia went to take a shower while Issei started to cook them breakfast. They ate, then Issei took a quick shower, changed himself and they all departed to Asia's first day in high school.

Their walk was like the one before, but this time all the eyes were fixed on Asia since she now had the uniform on. Being as shy as she is, she hid behind Issei to avoid seeing the other students that were in the street.

"You don't need to be afraid Asia, they're not bad peoples."

"I know big brother, but still..." She said, still hiding in Issei's back.

"It's because you're new Asia," Rias said with her usual smile. "Just leave them some time to get used to you and it will be better."

"Thank you, lady Rias," Asia responded to her senior but didn't move from her hiding spot. All the student witnessed the number one idol of the high school and her friend /bodyguard /boyfriend /brother following the legend walking with a blond girl hiding behind them.

They quickly arrived at the school ground and as always walked to the ORC room, but once again Issei felt like he was watched by something in the bushes, but as soon as he tried to look at it, the feeling would disappear.

'There is something wrong. Better be ready for everything that could happen.' Issei thought as he pushed the door of the room, were Raynare was helping Kalawarner to tie her ribbon on.

"Hello there!" Issei said to the Fallen, who turned their head to face the giant.

"Hello, Issei." The two sisters responded while Raynare finished Kalawarner's ribbon. They all sat at the couches, waiting for the others to arrive. Akeno was the first to appear, followed by Kiba, then by Koneko. They all had a little chat before the bells rang, forcing them to go to class. Kiba guided Asia to her class, while Issei guided Raynare and Kalawarner.

"Here it is," Issei said, stopping in front of his classroom. "You two should wait here for the teacher to call you."

"Okay, no problems," Raynare answered as she leaned again a wall, arranging a bang of hair that was in front of her eyes. Issei smiled and entered the class to sit at his place.

"Hello everyone." The teacher said as he entered the classroom with a slow pace, typical of the person that hated mornings. "Starting from today, we'll have two new students in our class." he began, and so did chats around the class. Everyone was impatient to see what those two new students were like. "I see that everyone is impatient." the tired teacher continued. "Well, please come in." he finished, to which the doors opened and the two sisters walked in.

This time, it was hard to contain the boys at their seat. All of them were drooling at the two gorgeous women, especially Matsuda and Motoama, who were literally drooling. Motohama, using what he called his 'perverted sight' calculated their three sizes as soon as they walked in.

"Shit Matsuda! Those curves are perfect! They rival our Goddess's !" Motohama screamed aloud to his pervert bud.

"Take that back! Our goddess cannot be beaten! Right guys?"

"He's right! Rias-sama and Akeno-sama are the best! They might supper hot, but they cannot compete!" One of the guys responded to the glassed pervert.

"You guys are the worst!" Katase began. "They just arrived! Can't you perverts leave them alone?"

"Shut up vixen! You're not concerned!" Motoama said, which began an argument between them and the girls. It could have continued all day long, if not for Issei 's gentle, yet firm commentary:

"EVERYONE SHUT THE FUCK UP!" he shouted, which was heard even heard in the classrooms below. Everyone just did as he said and sat back at their desk. "Let the teacher speak, you can enjoy your child argument later." Issei finished, which calmed even the pervert duo.

"Thank you Hyoudou-kun. So, as I said, these two girls will now be part of our class. Can you both introduce yourselves?"

"Of course Sir." Raynare began. "My name is Amano Yuuma. It's a pleasure to meet you all!" She said with a smile. Then kalawarner walked next to her sister.

"And I'm Yuuma's sister, Aoi. Also pleased." She finished, with a sterner face than Raynare. Issei leaned close to Rias and whispered in her ear: "They came with it themselves?"

"They were helped by Akeno. It's more common than Raynare and Kalawarner." She responded, which was enough for Issei, who went back to his previous posture.

"Now that we all know your names, I will allow some questions. But please stay calm this time." The teacher said, and a second later nearly all the hands were rose. The poor man sighed deeply and glanced at the students to find the better choice.

"Katase, you can go first." He said, which annoyed both perverts that were sure to have better questions than her.

"Thank you, sir. Where were you before you entered our school?"

"We were in a different region. We arrive recently but had a rather hard time completing the papers." Raynare responded.

"Do you have a favorite type of food?" asked another girl.

"Well, not precisely... I enjoy all types of food." Raynare answered.

"I guess I prefer well-cooked meat. But I also don't hate any type of food."

"Do you have a boyfriend?" Matsuda asked without leaving the girls time to ask another question.

"Not really." Both sisters said at the same time. Matsuda smiled and began to ask his next question.

"Then what would you think about me? I can..." He began, but was cut by their answer:

"Not my type. No thanks." This straight answer cut Matsuda's ego like butter. He just sat back, weeping over this rejection.

"That will be enough. Girls, you can go sit in the back, we'll now start the lesson.."

Meanwhile, in Kiba's class.

"Where are you from Asia-chan?"

"I-I-I'm from Italy..." Asia hesitantly responded. She was being bombarded by questions, ranging from her origins to her favorite food. While she answered, she didn't like being the center of attention at all and wanted these questions to end quickly.

"Do you have any family here?" asked a boy at near the window.

"Yes!" Asia responded, beaming a smile at the mention of family. "I have a big brother! He is a third year in this academy!"

"Thank you Asia-chan." Her teacher, a woman in her late 40's with blond hairs, said. "There is an empty seat next to Kiba-kun, you can go and seat there." The teacher finished, and Asia obeyed. She walked to the only familiar face in the room and sat next to him. They began chatting about the lesson that was about to start, which earned Asia death glares by the rest of her class's girls.


Lunch break.

When the bells rang, Kiba had to leave Asia and go first, since he had an appointment with other people. Asia was alone and slowly packed her things when she heard the door to her classroom open. Glancing at the source of the noise, she saw that Issei was the one that entered and that most girls were nearly jumping at him. Asia hurriedly packed her things and went to her big brother to give him a hug, a giant smile on her face.

"Hey, Asia. Is your class good?"

"Of course big brother! My seat is over there, next to Kiba's!" She answered, which cause some jaws to go to the floor.

"Wait Argento-san." The same boy that asked her about her family earlier asked. "Your brother is..."

"Yup, it's me." Issei started. "Got a problem with that?" He asked with a threatening tone. The guy just shook his head and sat down, not wanting to cause trouble.

"Good. Let's go, Asia." The giant finished as they were leaving the classroom. They ate their lunch in the clubroom with the others, but as they were eating, Issei once again felt that he was being looked at by something, yet couldn't find the source of this feeling.

'I must be imagining things...' Issei thought as he finished his lunch and waited with others for classes to start once more. The bell rang, and all the students once again went back to their class and the afternoon lessons started.

After classes.

When the bell signaled the end of classes for the day, all the teens once again flooded the corridors. Knowing that her brother would come to pick her up, Asia waited at her seat, thinking about all the things she could talk about with Issei. The giant later arrived in her class, but this time wasn't welcomed with a hug but by a swarm of girls that just wouldn't let him go. Fortunately, Asia came to the rescue and they both managed to leave without taking too much time.

While they were walking, Asia told Issei all that happened to her during the day, how she befriended some girls in her class and that she had a hard time with Japanese and had been helped by Kiba. When they arrive at the old school building, the duo noticed that they were the lasts and that all the others were waiting for them.

"Well, I see we're late..." Issei said as he sat down on a couch, Asia seating next to him.

"Not so much, but still a bit late," Rias said with a smile. "Now that we're all here, I would like to start sending Asia to her first contract."

"Already?" Asia asked with a surprised tone. "But I'm still new to this... I won't do it right!"

"Don't worry Asia, I will come with you," Akeno said to the foster nun with her trademark smile and little laugh. "After all, you need someone to take you there."

"Can I come too?" Issei asked, to which Rias didn't respond. The room was silenced for five seconds before Akeno responded:

"Sorry Issei, but Rias need your help somewhere else. You'll have to entrust your little sister to me for now." The raven-haired answered, and Rias nodded.

"I see, you should have said that earlier!" Issei responded, resting his head on the back of the couch. "Fine, I'll leave her to you Akeno. Take care!"

"Of course!" Akeno said while she stood up and moved far from the couches. "Asia, please come here, we have to leave."

"Y-yes!" the blond responded, nearly running to her senior's side. Both girls then teleported into a flash of red, leaving to Asia's contractor.

"We'll have to go too," Kiba said as he stood up, followed by Koneko. The knight helped the petite girl to teleport and also disappeared seconds later.

"Well, they're gone," Raynare said as she sat on the couch facing Issei. "I guess you'll both leave soon too right?"

"Yes, I have something to do," Rias said as she stood up and walked to where all the others teleported earlier. "Issei, please come. As Akeno said, I need your help with this."

"Sure." He responded, standing up. "Good night girls."

"You too, rest well." Both fallen angels said as Issei walked to Rias and in an instant, they were somewhere else. Glancing around him, he saw that he was in Rias's room, the curtains were drawn and he could hear some music play.

"Rias, why are we..." He started but was cut short by Rias tackling him onto the bed, making him land under her. "Ouch... Why did you?"

"Issei, please take my virginity!" She asked, which Issei understood a good five seconds later.

"WHAT? why are you asking me that?" he said, but inside his mind, he could hear a loud 'JACKPOT!' from Ddraig, which didn't help him to focus.

"It's important, and only you can do it..."

"What do you mean?"

"Kiba is too much of a gentleman. You're the only other option..." She said as she started to take her clothes off.

"No that's not what I want to know!" He said, trying to look as less as possible to her. And god knows it was hard for a man to look the other way. "Why do you need me to take your virginity?"

"I can't tell you right now." She answered, laying on his chest. Issei could feel all the details of her body, her heat, her scent even stronger than he usually did. "I promise it won't be long, just... bear with me okay?" She finished, slowly undoing his shirt. When it was totally undone, she started to hesitantly undo his belt, and Issei could say by her look that she didn't really know what to do.

"Stop! Your virginity is important! You shouldn't..." He began, but stopped mid-sentence and stood up, putting Rias behind him while he faced the door, raising his guard.

"Issei? what are you doing?" Rias asked just as a magic circle appeared on the floor, and from it, a beautiful woman appeared. She appeared to be in her mid-twenties and had piercing red eyes, contrasting her silver hairs that went all the down her back. She wore a blue and white french maid outfit with long sleeves and a white maid headband on her head. She, just like Rias, had an hourglass figure, but her face was strict and cold, just like ice.

"Lady Rias, please refrain such activities. Your virginity is precious, do not waste it with commoners like this man." She said her voice as strict as her gaze. She tried to walk to Rias, but Issei also moved, always being between the woman and Rias.

"Move aside. I need to speak to lady Gremory."

"I don't trust you. Who are you?"

"It doesn't concern you. I'm here for Lady Gremory."

"Issei, she's the head maid of my family, Grayfia Lucifuge. She isn't here to hurt me." Rias said, putting a hand on Issei's shoulder. After he hesitated for a few seconds, he moved aside and let Grayfia face Rias. The maid took Rias uniform that she threw aside earlier.

"Have modesty Milady. This man isn't worthy of seeing your naked form." She said, pissing Issei even more than being called a commoner. He leaned against a wall, not wanting to have troubles with Rias family by attacking the head-maid. And he could feel danger coming from her, so fighting would have to come later.

"He is. Without this man, I might not be here right now. He was the one that saved me when I encountered a fallen angel I couldn't fight. And my purity is my own, I can do what I want with it."

"We'll be able to discuss this matter later. I need to speak with you."

"Fine. We'll go to my base. Can I bring Akeno along?"

"Of course, A king should always have his Queen next to him."

"Great," Rias said, putting her uniform back on. "Issei, please forget what happened tonight. And forgive me." She said as she and Grayfia walked into a magic circle and teleported away. Issei sat on the bed, thinking about all that happened today and about what could have happened if they were stopped by the maid.

'You got blue balled... My condolences.'

'I know, don't put salt on the wound perverted lizard.' Issei responded to Ddraig as he lay on the bed, not hungry enough to eat yet. Asia arrived later and asked where Rias was, which forced Issei to lie and say she had been called elsewhere. They both ate and went to sleep, the blond nun enjoying having Issei all for herself. She fell asleep rapidly, but it took more time for Issei since a million thoughts were rushing inside his mind, with most of them having no answer.


The next morning.

Issei was awoken once again by the alarm clock, feeling that Rias didn't come back this night. He groggily stood up and went to take his shower first, then cooked what was necessary, waiting for Asia to eat, then he and Asia walked to the school just like yesterday. Asia met her friends on the way, and Issei received even more glances than before. The duo then walked to the clubroom, and once more Issei felt this glance from the bushes.

Deciding he had enough, he let Asia walk alone to the clubhouse while he walked to the bushes and used his senses to locate where this perpetual gaze was coming from. It took him some time, but he felt something on a branch, that was invisible to the naked eye but that couldn't escape his Baoh's sens. He swiftly jumped and grabbed what he felt without leaving it time to flee. He couldn't see it, but yet he knew he was holding onto something. But before he could decide on what to do, the thing he was holding vanished into nothingness.

After this failure, Issei entered the ORC, where everyone was waiting for him. He sat in one of the couches, wondering what he caught earlier. But the good news was that he didn't felt something watching him, which was already better. When he switched his gaze to Rias, he saw that she seemed a little tired, and so did Akeno. Before Issei could ask anything, the bells rang loudly and forced him and the others to go in their class.


After school.

During the day, Issei kept wondering why Rias begged him to take her virginity but couldn't find a satisfying answer. Only one thing was certain for the giant: She was in a dire situation, one that only left her this option. But fortunately, her vigor came back after lunch, which eased Issei. Afternoon classes weren't too hard, and soon the bells ended the last day of school for the week. Everyone sped in the hallways even faster than ever, apart for some girls that were chatting with Kalawarner and Raynare. After this second day, they already had friends and even admirers across the school.

Asia was also really popular in her class, mostly because of her foreign origins and relation with Issei. Issei was glad that she had Kiba to protect her when he couldn't, poor girl was defenseless against some guys.

With their day ended, All the crew apart from Issei went to the ORC and just sat to relax. Akeno made tea for everyone, which was very welcomed after a hard day at school. As for Issei, he was called by the PE teacher, that asked him if he would like to join a sports club.

"With your abilities, you could help lots of our team to become better!" The teacher said, preparing the field for practice.

"Maybe, but I thought about joining the occult research club."

"I see... That's normal, your friend Rias and Akeno are in this one..." The teacher responded, downcasted.

"I could still help on my free time. After all, I don't need to join a club to give advice right?"

"You're right! Come when you want, we'll be glad to let you in." The teacher said as Issei walked back to the ORC to join all the others he left earlier. When he entered, joy wasn't filling the room. Glancing left and right, he saw that Grayfia was back and was currently talking with Rias.

"What's happening here?" Issei asked to Kalawarner.

"This maid arrived shortly after we did and began to speak with Rias. Since then, Akeno and Her seem to be in a shitty mood..." Kalawarner responded.

"Yeah, I don't know what they're talking about, but I hope it isn't too bad..." Raynare added

"Ha, I see you're back Issei," Rias said as stood up from her desk. "Now that everyone is present, I have to say something before the club activities."

"Should I say it milady?" Grayfia asked in her cold yet polite voice.

"No. It's my duty as a king. Everyone, the truth is..." She started but was stopped mid-sentence by an orange magic circle appearing on the ground. Rias was shocked and seemed terrified, while Issei, Asia, and the fallen sisters didn't understand what was happening.

"What's that?" Issei asked, standing from the couch.

"This orange circle... That's the Phenex clan crest..." Kiba said as fire erupted from the circle with the sound of a bird, and a person appeared in the center.

The first one was a tall man, probably in his mid-twenties, with blond hairs and dark eyes. He wore a white shirt that wasn't fully buttoned underneath a burgundy blazer with gold ornaments on the right. His pants were as burgundy as his blazer, and finally, he wore black dress shoes.

"It had been a while since Riser came back in the human realm!" The man said with a smirk on his face. "But more than this world, it's a pleasure to meet you once again, my dear fiancée." He said as he bowed to Rias.

"Well, I don't remember inviting you here, Riser." She said in a pissed tone. "It's not polite to just break into people's house like this."

"I know, but I wanted to see you, and couldn't hold myself back." Riser continued, slowly walking near to Rias. "We should go and visit the palace where the ceremony will take place, so you can get used to it." Riser said as he put his arm around Rias's shoulders.

"That's enough Riser! For the last time, I won't marry you!" Rias said, freeing herself from the man's grasp.

"Well, your family is the one that wants the wending to happen soon..."

"Maybe, but I and only I will choose my future! And my family said I would be free until I graduate in this world!" Rias said angrily.

"Maybe, but your father and brother are afraid of your family going extinct. Our noble families can't disappear in the mass of demi-devils. They want an heir, so you should hurry a little." He said as he sat on the couch.

"Don't worry. I intend to have a child."

"Great! Then we should..."

"But not with you. I will choose the one I deem worthy of being my husband." Rias responded, which maddened Riser who stood up rapidly.

"I'm the proud heir of the Phenex clan. Never shall I tarnish this name. I came in the word I hate the most to see you Rias." He said, giant wings of fire appearing on his back. "The fire and wind in this world are filthy! It's insulting for a devil that uses fire and wind! I'll bring you back with me." He said, a small orb of fire appearing in his hand. "Even if I have to burn all your peerage alive." He said, preparing to throw the orb at Asia.

"Are you threatening my dear servant Riser?" Rias said, preparing for battle. But before none could act, Issei jumped forth and help Riser's hand up, aiming the ball at the roof.

"Don't touch me, Peasant." Riser spat, but Issei didn't move at all.

"If you threaten my loved ones, you become my enemy. I won't let that slide." Issei responded, looking at the smaller devil and applying more pressure on his wrist.

"Everyone, calm down at once." Grayfia started. "If you continue, I'll have to stop you by force. Without holding back." This sentence automatically calmed Riser and Rias, who asked Issei to let Riser go. The giant had no other choice but to apply and freed Riser's hand from his grasp.

"Even I will have to back down if the queen of the queens orders me to. I don't want to fight the family that is said to hold the strongest..."

"Thank you Lord Phenex. My master and Miss Gremory's brother knew nothing would come out of this meeting, so they thought of using the last resort. Miss Gremory, would you like to settle this argument with a rating game?"

"Kiba, what's a rating game?" Issei discreetly asked the swordsman.

"It's a battle between two peerages sempai, where our king fight in what could be called a game of chess. It has a lot of influence in devil society." Kiba answered loud enough for Asia and Issei to hear.

"I see, so my brother and father knew I would refuse and prepared this game..."

"Do you refuse Miss?"

"Of course not! I'll crush Riser!" Rias said full of confidence. Riser wasn't surprised at all, in fact, the red-hair response amused him.

"Well, I salute your courage Rias. You, who has no experience in rating game, accept to fight someone like me, who has a lot more experience and who has already won most of his fights."

"I don't care! I'll kick your ass!"

"Fine. If you win, I will back down and let you free from marrying me. If I win, you'll marry me without delay. Deal?"

"I accept," Rias said, her confident gaze fighting Risers.

"I, Grayfia Lucifuge, declare that a mock rating game will happen between Lord Phenex and Miss Gremory. I will serve as the referee during this game. Does any of you have a problem with this decision?" She asked, but both of them answered no. "Good. I will now transfer the information to your families."

"Tell me Rias. I see many peoples in this room, But who are your servants?"

"Guys, please group around me." She ordered, and her peerage moved along. Akeno, Asia, Kiba, and Koneko stood proud next to their king, ready to fight.

"Really? That's all? Not even a pawn? that must be a joke right?"

"What do you mean Riser?" Rias asked, pissed that this man didn't respect her peerage.

"Because apart from your queen, none are a threat! Let me show you, my adorable servants!" He said as a large magic circle appeared on the ground, and from it, 15 women appeared.

"His peerage is only composed of woman?" Issei asked aloud, shocked by the news.

"Man has taste, that's for sure. All of them are nice in their own ways." Ddraig said in Issei's mind.

"Impressed boy?" Riser said with a cocky smirk. "This is every man's dream! A harem a beautiful woman at his knees!"

"I admit they're nice, but still, I didn't imagine people like you really existed... I guess every man has his taste..."

"I don't care about what you think, peasant. Let me show you." He said and he snapped his fingers, and one of the servants moved forward. She was a beautiful woman with long purple hairs that went all the way down to her ankles, who were covering her right eye. Her attire consisted of a navy blue tunic top with gold accent and a pale blue skirt with open sides. Her top was totally opened, revealing a high amount of cleavage and was held by a choker on her neck. Over this, she wore a white overcoat with black and golden accents and matching pauldrons. Her long legs were covered with thigh-high stockings with garter belts with black shoes.

Riser took her chin between his thumb and pointing finger and started to make out with her, touching her breast and trying to make it as sexy as possible. She moaned in the kiss, which made Asia and Kiba started to blush, Akeno, kalawarner, and Raynare just watched and Issei just stood where he was, not even bothering to change his expression.

"Hey partner, I have an Idea. how about we do this..." Ddraig began, explaining his plan to his host.

'I knew I shouldn't have expected less from you, but why would I do it?'

'To humiliate him, to cause confusion and to raise his anger on you and not on Rias. And also because she's hot as fuck. Deal?'

'If there are any problems I'll blame you. Otherwise, deal.' Issei responded to his favorite perverted Lizard.

"How's that boy? too sexy for you to handle?" Riser said, still holding the girl in his arms.

"Well, thank's for the show, but I've seen better. I even pity her a little, you seem to be a poor kisser... Let me show you how it's done." Issei said as he calmly walked to Riser and took the girl away from him by pushing him. "Here's how you do it." He finished before he also started to kiss the devil.

Everyone was shocked, especially the girl, who tried to fight Issei away at first, but her strength wasn't enough and the more his kiss lasted the more her will to fight faded away. While Kiba, Asia, and Rias didn't understand what Issei was doing and blushed tomato red, Akeno, Kalawarner, and Raynare watched with great interest his technique, noticing he wasn't half bad at what he did. Koneko, on the other hand, didn't show any emotions, but deep down a part of her was reacting strangely. Watching Issei take this girl so easily from Riser made her want to just rush to his side and stay with him. She didn't understand why she was feeling that way, yet it was hard for the petite girl to fight these feelings.

Riser and his peerage had different reactions. While Riser didn't know how to react at his main girl being snatched away from him, in the girls a strange feeling of jealousy started to grow. They knew that Riser was of course better, yet... They never saw their friend like that with another man. Normally she would fight him away in a few seconds, but she just let herself being kiss by another man. Soon, the girl started to moan as she did with Riser, while Issei didn't touch her the way the Phenex did. After five minutes of kissing, Issei decided he had enough and stopped, leaving the girl panting and gasping for air.

"That's how you kiss. No need of sensual touch, just skill." He said as he helped the girl to the rest of the peerage, who didn't move when he walked and gladly took their queen back. "Try to work your kissing and you should be able to do that. You rely on the outside touch too much, when it's all about movement and smoothness."

"FUCKER!" Riser said, finally reacting to Issei basically stealing his queen before his eyes. "Mira! Punish him!"

"Yes Raiser-sama!" she answered. Mira was a short girl wearing a white Haori with a red Obi under a red happi coat. She had bandages wrapped around her forearms and shins and blackguards over her hands. She jumped forward, preparing her wooden staff to strike the Baoh. Too bad for her, Issei side-stepped and grabbed her neck and stopped her by pinning her on the floor.

"Not good enough," Issei whispered in hear before he let her break free and helped her back on her feet. "Maybe next time girl." He finished, letting her go back to her friend's side.

"I had enough," Risser said, preparing a magic circle. "I'm tired of this clown. I'll leave you ten days to prepare Rias."

"Is that a handicap Riser?"

"You're free to refuse, but I think you'll need those."

"Fine... I'll accept your handicap."

"Good girl." Riser said with a cocky smile. he then turned around to Issei and spat: "Don't think it's over. Next time I see you, you're dead."

"Yeah, love you too fried chicken," Issei said as Riser and his peerage teleported away.

"Phew, that was quite the meeting!" Issei said, sitting on one of the couches.

"It was," Rias said, finally allowing herself to take a break. "But I still don't understand why you kissed this poor girl."

"Blame the gear, not the man."

"To be fair, that was MY idea. Not his." Ddraig said aloud, making the green orb appear on Issei's hand. "I wanted this jerk to feel ashamed and to redirect any anger he had to Issei. That way, He would be too focused on Issei to come at full strength on you girl. Also, the main reason why we did this was to lay the seed of confusion in this girl's heart and maybe in the other's to make them weaker."

"Wow, I didn't think about it that way..." Rias responded as everyone calmed down, learning that he had a plan at that time.

"That was still one hell of a kiss," Raynare commented. "How were you so good at this?"

"I don't know... It was like muscle memory..." Issei responded while scratching the back of his head.

"Well, let's leave that aside for now. we need to think about our future actions."

"What are you thinking about Rias?" Akeno asked her king.

"Training. We need to be ready for what's to come. No matter what happens, we cannot allow ourselves to lose. Are you all ready?" rias asked, which gave her peerage a new hope.

"YES PRESIDENT!" they all answered, ready for whatever would come their way.


And CUT! a bit longer than the last one, but I'm satisfied with what I wrote. Next chapter will cover Riser's ark in one go, so be ready for action!

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Until next time, this has been Azartaa, and I bid you all farewell!