RWOL here with chapter 9 of Devil Warrior: Shinji Murmur.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own either Evangelion and its related works nor Highshool DxD and its related works.
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Chapter 9: Meetings, meetings and meetings
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As the usual with her, Grayfia was the first to wake up due to her training as a Lucifuge. She was in her usual position since becoming Shinji's primary Queen; cuddled up to her beloved master with her head resting on his left shoulder/pectoral, her face buried in the crook of his neck, her arms wrapped gently yet tightly around his bare torso with Shinji's left arm wrapped around her holding her close to him. Both of her long and toned legs were wrapped around his leg one. Grayfia allowed herself a few more moments of enjoying the skinship with her beloved master before gently releasing herself from his embrace so she could begin her day.
After a short yet thorough shower and getting dressed in her usual Murmur majordomo uniform, Grayfia moved and gave her master a gentle kiss on his forehead before going about her normal duties, leaving her beloved master cuddled up with his secondary Queen Gabriel.
As she walked the halls on her way to the servants' quarters, Grayfia went over the events that would be happening today, primarily the various meetings her master had today. Firstly would be the meeting with the Satans so her master's siblings can gain their rank certificates and Evil Pieces which would then follow up with Kuroka being exonerated for past 'crime'. Afterward would be the meetings with the Agares, Balam, Phenex, Sitri and Vassago clans to form unions between them. Grayfia was one of the few trusted to know the real truth between her master and Sona Sitri; that Sona was Shinji's fiancé and thus the chosen Head Wife. So she knew that her King would head to the Sitri first then the others.
With his Head Wife chosen, Shinji needed to choose his Sub-Wives though he didn't need to look far for that. Grayfia couldn't help but smile when her beloved master proclaimed her the first of the Sub-Wives citing he understood her when it came to being stigmatized because of their former families. Shinji hoped that this would give Grayfia the second chance she deserved and have a family that truly cared for her. Grayfia had tearfully embraced her master, once again thankful that she chose him to serve under.
Finally at the servants' quarters, Grayfia saw the Murmur servants were already up, dressed and ready for orders. Iroha had moved next the silver-haired majordomo so she could begin her lessons to become the secondary Murmur majordomo as per Shinji's orders. Once the orders were given by Grayfia, the servants scattered and Iroha followed after Grayfia dutifully learning what Grayfia was teaching. Iroha was shocked at the sheer ease in which Grayfia could command such a large force with such efficiency and keep everything in order.
Clearly Grayfia was indeed the quintessential majordomo all others should model themselves after.
And Shinji-sama expects me to reach the level effectiveness and efficiency that Grayfia-sama has reached?! Iroha thought feeling worried that she might fail her new lord. Though she would try her damnedest to get as close to Grayfia's level as possible as for it was for Shinji-sama.
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Shinji quietly ate his breakfast feast as he thought over his busy day today. First there was his accompanying Rias and Vali so they could get their official High-Class devil statues and their Evil Pieces. Immediately afterward would be his meeting with the Satans to discuss Kuroka's supposed crime in killing Lord Ose and the real truth behind it. Then Shinji would have to deal with the Agares, Balam, Phenex, Sitri and Vassago clans but not in that order. First would be his fiancé's clan as he knew that Lord and Lady Sitri will be understandably shocked that Sona was already engaged to him so it was best to get that straightened out quickly.
Then Shinji would deal with the Agares, Balam, Phenex and Vassago.
I am going to be so tired when I get back here. Shinji thought as he ate breakfast. As he ate he looked over his siblings knowing things would become more complicated for the Murmur Clan. What this meant was that the other clans would attempt to make an alliance with the Murmur through his new siblings as Rias is within the Top 5 most desirable female young devils being ranked at number 1 and Vali himself would bring even more attention to the Murmur after his interview later this week. Politics are fucking annoying. Shinji sighed as he finished his breakfast and watched as several maids took up the plates.
"Rias, Vali." Shinji spoke getting his siblings' attention. His siblings sat at the head table with him and the three of them sat in a triangular shape at the large round table. "I'll accompany you to Satans Palace so you can be officially ranked as High-Class devils gain your Evil Pieces. Vali your Bishop in Kuroka will have to stay behind so she can explain her side of the story concerning her killing Lord Ose. After she is fully exonerated, I'll send her back to you here at the palace." The Murmur Lord said to his brother who nodded. "Rias, you told me of your sealed Bishop Gasper. After my meeting with the Vassago Elective Head Eneely, we'll unseal your Bishop so she may know what's been happening this past six months."
"Of course Onii-sama." The new Murmur Princess said to her brother.
"Good let's go. Grayfia you have the files? (Yes Shinji-sama.) Iroha please take care of the palace. Team Murmur don't cause her any trouble. Also Artemis, Tamamo and Göndul continue working on the Project." Shinji ordered getting a round of 'Hai Shinji-sama'. Rias and Vali raised their eyebrows at that, wondering what the 'Project' was, but figured that their brother would tell when he was ready. With his two Queens in tow along with Rias (accompanied by Akeno), Vali and Kuroka left for Satans Palace.
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(Satans Palace)
Sirzechs Lucifer, while looking calm on the outside, was a complete emotional wreck on the inside. In the span of a week he lost his imouto who became the imouto to the Messiah and Murmur Lord Shinji Murmur. His position as a Satan made it hard for him to help his sister out when she was originally engaged to the late Riser Phenex. He would admit he was hurt and shocked that his sister was so desperate to get out of her engagement that she was willing to denounce herself. While it would have forcibly broken the engagement, it would have left Rias without the backing and protection of the Gremory which would have been taken advantage by the less then honorable devils in his realm.
Then enter Sona Sitri who attempted to help Rias by trying to bring the former Gremory heiress under the Sitri's protection. Even if Sona hadn't interjected herself into the situation, things still would have been a shit storm for him take care of. The Phenex, particularly Riser, would have never accepted Rias denouncing herself and would try to put political pressure on the Gremory in order to either to force Rias into accepting the engagement or to keep it intact by marrying off his son to Ravel Phenex (which he found out was indeed a backup plan Lords Gremory and Phenex made in case the child born from Rias and Riser didn't inherit its parents' full powers).
And so Sirzechs created the Tournament of Kings with Rias as one of the grand prizes in a desperate bid to keep stability and in an attempt of trying to use Shinji to enter and win so his sister would be with someone truly honorable. A course of action that was successful, just not in the way he wanted with Rias no longer being his beloved imouto and now belong to Shinji. Even more so, the Gremory couldn't demand Shinji to return Rias to them as due to her denouncing the Gremory, she technically was no longer part of the clan thus was free to join up with another clan if she chose to. His foremother was particularly displeased but the laws were in Shinji's favor.
Lilitifa placed a hand on her husband/King's shoulder, knowing he was in great pain at losing Rias as he did. While she wanted, and even tried to be angry at Shinji for what he did, in the end it had been Sirzechs and the Gremory that drove Rias into Shinji's arms.
"Milords, Lord Murmur and his entourage have arrived." One of the palace's attendants said to the Satans.
"Send them in." Ajuka said simply. The attendant bowed her head before leaving to let in the powerful Murmur Lord. Shinji, flanked by his two Queens and his siblings along with Kuroka, entered before allowing his siblings to take center stage per say.
"Greetings to you Lord Murmur, your Queens and your siblings." Roygun began the meeting. "Rias and Vali Murmur, we the Satans, are happy to present you with your rank certificates denoting you official High-class devils with the legal right to form your own peerages." The elder Satan went on. "Though for you Rias Murmur, your old Evil Piece set will be re-tuned to you so it will operate for Murmur clan from now on." Roygun spoke as a Satan Palace attendant presented Rias and Vali with their rank certificates. Ajuka got up and strode forward to Rias, placing his hand on her head and causing the Murmur Princess to glow in a greenish-light as Ajuka re-tuned her original Evil Piece set. Akeno gasped as she too glowed with the same greenish-light (which happened also to Rias' other slaves) feeling her connection with Rias reestablish itself.
"There. Your set has been re-tuned so your 'former' peerage is now your peerage once again." Ajuka said with a smile. Rias bowed in thanks to the Beelzebub Satan as said Satan moved to Vali, using a summoning mandala to bring forth an oaken box with a blank Evil Piece set in it. "Here is your Evil Piece Set Vali Murmur. To register yourself as King of your peerage, please touch this monument here." Ajuka said pointing to the glowing, fifteen-foot tall obelisk-like monument. Approaching the obelisk, Vali touched it causing his demonic aura to flare out mightily as both he and his set reacted. "The set is now attuned itself to you, growing as you grow and as you become stronger it will take less pieces to bind future servants to you." Ajuka explained as the 'ritual' ended. He would do the ritual later, after Kuroka was proven innocent.
"Thank you Ajuka-sama." Vali said giving a respectful nod to the Beelzebub Satan. Ajuka returned the nod and returned to his throne.
"Rias, Vali you may leave but Lord Murmur please stay behind along with Kuroka." Serafall said seriously knowing this was a delicate situation concerning the former Ose Bishop. Rias and Vali bowed to the Satans before leaving already knowing that Shinji would be back later in the day. "Lord Murmur you are taking a risk in harboring a criminal in Kuroka but you claim that the former Ose Bishop is innocent and have brought forth information to prove her innocence." Serafall said having taken the lead for this. "Kuroka please explain why you killed your master Lord Ose?"
Kuroka stepped forward and began speaking; "The reason I killed him was due to finding out he was a traitor. I was on my way to his office to report on my contract quota when I heard a heated argument. Curious as the other voice in the argument was female and Lord Ose didn't have an active harem, I used Senjutsu to conceal my presence so I could spy on the argument. I was shocked to find that Ose was speaking to Katerea Leviathan who was apparently demanding information on a project that Ose was working on for the Old Satan Faction.
At first I couldn't believe what I was seeing and hearing but the longer I listened to them, the more I realized that Ose was a traitor. I quickly decided to try and find any and all information I could in hopes stopping whatever plans Ose was helping the OSF with. I'll also admit that I had an ulterior motive which was to assure the safety of my younger sister Shirone, now known as Koneko, by using the information as a bargaining chip as I knew there would be a high chance of the Old Devils punishing me alongside Ose for simply by being his servant.
I did this over the next year, doing my best to make sure that Ose didn't realize I knew of his actions. It was slow going as he never left his office unless summoned for truly important business and he was meticulous with how he organized his paperwork but I managed. Unfortunately Ose discovered me and after attempting to kill my younger sister, I killed him. The rest as you know is history."
As Kuroka was explaining her story, Grayfia had passed out several manila folders to the Satans that contained all the information Kuroka had gathered when she was serving Ose before going Stray. The very same information that Shinji gave to Sirzechs last night and that the Crimson Satan told his fellow Satans about.
"This information confirms my belief on traitors in the Underworld." Sirzechs began. "In order to confirm my suspicions I secretly 'hired' the Devil's Reaper Alastor." The Crimson Satan said getting shocked looks from his fellow Satans and Grayfia. The only ones not shocked was Lilitifa who already knew of her husband/King's plan while Shinji and Gabriel were confused.
Alastor the – Infernal Knight of Hell, the Devil's Reaper, Hell's Grand Executioner and Hell's Wrath. The devil that served the Original Satan was the executioner for those who broke Hell's laws. He was also Satan's assassin; killing those that were enemies of the state. He fought during both Great War and the Satan Civil War where he proved herself one of the most powerful devils in the Underworld's history and where during the latter (Satan Civil War) he fought for the Anti-Satan Faction. It was said that Alastor was killed shortly after the Anti-Satan Faction's victory.
"After the Anti-Satan Faction's victory and my ascension to Lucifer, I had Alastor fake his death so he could act as my assassin against those I suspected were traitors. It was with his help that I was able to determine if those I suspected as traitors were actual traitors not… and they were. It was from the interrogations of these traitorous devils that I learned of the Khaos Brigade (though very little of it), its alliance to the surviving Old Satan Faction and the agents hidden inside our realm." He went on as Lilitifa passed out the information her King had gathered to the other Satans. "Lord Ose was one of these devils, having supported the OSF during the Satan Civil War and managed to keep that fact hidden after we won. It was the Ose Clan that helped the OSF escape to earth and kept supplying them afterward. As such with the information we have, I move to have Kuroka exonerated of her crime." Sirzechs finished.
"I second the notion." Serafall said after glossing over the recent information. The other Satans also agreed to the notion, thus Kuroka was officially exonerated getting the black neko to beam in happiness. Ajuka walked up the Nekoshou and used a spell to remove the Bishop pieces that once bound her to Ose. Now she could be redevilized with Vali's pieces.
"Now there is one last thing we to discuss with you Lord Murmur." Roygun said getting Shinji's attention. "I've discussed this idea with my fellow Satans and we agreed it is the best course of action for the Underworld's improvement." Roygun spoke and Shinji wondered what this 'course of action' is. "We, the Satans, would like to hire you Shinji Murmur in using your demonic power in reviving the other truly extinct clans." The elder Satan said.
"You wish for me to use my power to do mass resurrections for each of the other truly extinct clans?" Shinji asked knowing that such an action would be draining on his reserves.
"Both yes and no." Roygun spoke. "If you agree, and you will be properly paid for this I promise you, then I'll make a list of all the devils from each of those clans that I knew personally and knew were truly loyal to the Underworld. These loyal devils are the ones that will revive their clans." Roygun explained to the Murmur Lord.
"I understand and will do my part to help the Underworld as it is my new home." Shinji said getting smiles from the Satans. With nothing else concerning them, the Murmur group left Satans Palace with Kuroka profusely thanking Shinji for his help with Shinji waving her off.
Kuroka, undeterred in wanting to thank Shinji, asked if she could join his harem and help in reviving his clan. Curious as to why she wanted such a thing, Shinji found out that the Nekoshou race is bordering on extinction and she wanted to help revive her race by having strong kittens. She explained that she had at first asked Vali since he's a dragon but he declined as he was more focused on fighting strong opponents. But with Shinji being a dragon as well she had another option for her to have strong kittens.
Thus it was a win-win for the both of them; they help each other revive their respective bloodlines while combining said bloodlines together to strengthen one another. Their children would have the combined abilities of the Murmur and Nekoshou. Plus this was also a way for Kuroka to properly thank Shinji for all he's done for her. He didn't have to but he did and she would be forever grateful. Seeing her logic (and her resolve to make this happen), Shinji agreed to make her an official member of his harem, getting the black neko to glomp and passionately kiss him. Releasing his lips, Kuroka told Shinji she was now his personal naughty kitty to do whatever he wanted with. She teleported back to Murmur Palace, giving Shinji a sexy wink.
Smirking, Shinji shook his head before getting serious once again as he had his meeting with Sona and her family.
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Shinji stood before the doors of the Student Council room, trying to contain his nerves. After binding Grayfia to him as his Queen, he had made the plan of coming back to Kuoh Town for two reasons. The first and foremost was to meet with his crush Sona in the hopes of establishing a relationship with Sitri Heiress and thus form a union between the Murmur and Sitri. The second reason for returning was to recruit Gabriel to his peerage. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Shinji raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"Enter."
Pushing the doors open Shinji, followed by Grayfia, entered and Shinji felt his heart skip a beat when he saw his crush hard at work. She had always been beautiful to him… but now it was as if she was perfect. Maybe it was due to being a devil now that he could truly appreciate her otherworldly beauty and understand why she was the second most sought after woman in the Underworld. Taking another breath to steady himself, Shinji spoke.
"It's been a while Sona-chan."
Sona's hand froze before her head snapped up as there was only person she allowed to call her that. Her jewel-like purple eyes widened as she took in who she hoped was her Shinji. He stood at impressive 6'4" tall with rich and silky void-black hair and intense molten gold-orange with a clover-shaped pupil. His face had the delicate features of a bishie that even make other bishies jealous, his eyebrows are now cut short — a symbol of new his nobility — and his eyes had red markings around them, which are turned up at the corners. He wore a three-piece suit that fit snuggly against his muscular body.
"Shinji-kun?" Sona asked in a quiet voice.
"Is the offer to become your apprentice still open?" Shinji asked with a charming smile. He was unprepared for Sona to tackle-hug him to the floor, wrapping him tightly in her embrace as he quickly returned it. It took a few moments for Sona's brain to realize what was happening, the Sitri Heiress blushed heatedly before she jumped to her feet and tried to salvage her dignity. Grayfia helped her King to his feet and dusted him off, giving Sona a slightly reprimanding look for dirtying her King. Sona moved so she was sitting in her chair while Shinji and Grayfia took the chairs in front of the desk.
"It is good to see you again Shinji-kun and I'm glad you're in good health." Sona said happily as she was curious about Shinji's progress in devildom. "Though I am curious as to your surprise visit, not that I'm complaining, but it's clear that you know I'm a devil so why have you come to see me?" Sona asked truly curious about the visit.
"The surprise visit was done so the business I wanted to discuss with you wasn't leaked by those with curious ears." Shinji said as Sona quickly caught the true meaning behind the sentence. Sona flared her impressive power, sealing off the room and sending a message to her servants she was not to be disturbed for the next hour. Gesturing for Shinji to continue, the Murmur Lord obliged; "I know that you planned on taking me as a servant on your peerage, hence the offer for me to become your apprentice. An ingenious way for you to get around the mandate on me. Though considering what happened afterward and the past month, I can't become your servant now."
Sona released a mental sigh at the truth, if Shinji was her servant it would have been easier for her to woo him for a relationship.
"But there is something I'd like to discuss." Shinji went on getting Sona's undivided attention. "I would like to form a union between the Murmur and Sitri." Shinji revealed getting Sona to mentally freeze up. But just as quickly she recovered and barely managed to keep from smiling in triumph. Shinji had unknowingly played right into her hand as she had been plotting on how to form a union with Shinji's new clan and he just ups and makes things easy by coming here and asking her for a union. It also confirmed one thing that Sona had desperately wanted to know.
"Do you have romantic feelings for me Shinji-kun?" Sona asked in a quiet voice.
Shinji answered instantly; "Yes. I am honestly in love with you Sona Sitri and wish to pursue a relationship with you."
Sona was fit to burst with such happiness at hearing that. Shinji truly loved her and wanted a relationship in the hopes of making a union between their clans. Now all she had to do was secure the Head Wife position and all would be good in her world. Sona Murmur had the nicest ring to it and she couldn't wait to be the official Lady Murmur. Sona got her emotions under control before focused on the man she loved.
"You have no idea how happy I am." Sona said with a beautiful smile. "To know that you return my feelings and want to be with me… I can't even describe how I'm feeling right now." Sona admitted with a velvety chuckle.
"I feel the same way Sona-chan. But there is more I wish to discuss… I want you to be my main girl in the harem; the Head Wife." Shinji said shocking Sona with his blatant proposal. He just openly proposed to her; asking for her hand in marriage and wanting her to be the Head Wife. It was all just too much for her and the Sitri Heiress fainted dead way.
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Sona came too due to the feeling of someone gently running their hands through her hair. There was also the feeling of warmth that had her just wanting to snuggle into it and never let go. It made her think of Shinji and wondered how it would feel to hold him in her embrace. To snuggle together in bed as they slept peacefully, enjoying the feeling of each other. She even blushed faintly when she thought about them sharing skinship as they cuddled and snuggled.
'I wonder how cuddly Shinji-kun would really be.' Sona thought groggily. 'To have him wrapped in my arms, never letting him go and keeping him to myself.' Sona thought as her mind rebooted itself. 'Wait… didn't Shinji-kun come and visit… me…'
Sona's purple eyes shot open and widened greatly as she remembered what caused her sudden black out.
'Sweet Satan! Shinji-kun proposed to me!'
"I'm glad you're alright Sona-chan. You worried me when you suddenly fainted… though I am to blame for that."
Turning her head, Sona blushed when she realized that her head was in Shinji's lap, him giving her a reveres lap-pillow, and that he was gently running his hands through her hair. Shinji was giving her an apologetic look, clearly not intending to overwhelm her as he did. Sona sat up before moving to sit by Shinji on the couch.
"I have to admit, you're even more beautiful without your glasses on." Shinji honestly complimented getting Sona's face to resemble a tomato as she realized she wasn't wearing her glasses. She quickly managed to compose herself, though she was delighted that Shinji thought she was even more beautiful without her glasses on.
"Did… did you really mean it… wanting me as your Head Wife?" Sona asked wanting to make sure she heard right before she fainted.
"Sona you are the first woman that I've held romantic feelings for." Shinji revealed honestly. "I've rather have women that genuinely care for me, Shinji Murmur, not the Angel Slayer and Messiah. I can tell that you honestly care for me and not my titles."
For a few seconds, Sona didn't respond before she moved and straddled Shinji, getting him to blush as she pressed herself against him and stared into his beautiful gold-orange eyes. "Shinji-kun you are the first and only boy I've truly taken an interest in; both personally and romantically." She told him getting him to feel a bit honored that he was the first boy she had ever taken an interest in. "Truthfully I never really cared for romance nor wanted a relationship until I laid my eyes on you for the first time and I knew deep within my heart I wanted you as mine. As time went on, those feelings grew stronger and I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt I was in love with you." Sona went on as Shinji listened attentively. "So yes. I'll accept your marriage proposal." She said officially agreeing to become Shinji's fiancé and later wife.
Shinji moved forward and kissed Sona who happily returned it and surprising Shinji when she added her tongue to the mix but Shinji countered with his own.
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(Sitri Territory: Sitri Palace)
The Sitri Palace was a hive of activity as the butlers and maids rushed about the palace so it was in tip-top shape. The reason for the rushing about was that Shinji Murmur was visiting to speak with the Sitri leadership in the hopes of forming a union between the Murmur and Sitri. With such a megastar visiting, the Sitris and their servants wanted to make sure they made a first good impression on the Angel Slayer. In the parlor were Lord and Lady Sitri, Sona and her Queen Tsubaki.
"Sona," Lady Sitri said getting her youngest daughter's attention. "I need not remind you of the importance of this meeting. The Sitri has the chance of making the Murmur into a powerful ally and we do not need to waste such an opportunity." Lady Sitri said hoping that her daughter would not try to get out of this like she did her former engagement. The Sitri matriarch also knew her later announcement would allow Sona to marry into the Murmur without any problems for the Sitri.
"Of course Okaa-san." Sona said pushing her glasses slightly up. "I can guarantee that by the end of this meeting there will be a union between the Murmur and Sitri." Sona said with such confidence that her parents were shocked. Before the Sitri leaders could question their youngest daughter and heir, a Sitri maid entered the parlor.
"Milords. Lord Murmur has arrived and is on his way here." The maid said before leaving. A few moments later, the door opened to reveal a different Sitri maid leading the Murmur Lord and his Queens into the Sitri Palace parlor. Shinji was in his now iconic Murmur Lord robes with the hood down and sans his mask-helmet and flanked by the two strongest Queens in the Underworld (where Satoru discreetly leered at Gabriel). Sona got up from her seat and approached Shinji getting her parents to question their daughter who merely ignored them.
"It's good to see you again Shinji-koi." Sona said wrapping her arms around him and kissing him in front of her of her stunned parents. Shinji readily returned the kiss, bringing Sona closer to his body and he enjoyed tasting his beautiful fiancé. About twenty minutes later the two ended their kiss, staring lovingly in each other's eyes.
"I assume there is an explanation for your actions." Lord Sitri asked in a cold, neutral tone as he looked at the two who were completely unashamed of their act. As a logical man, Lord Sitri knew that from his youngest daughter's scene that she was in a romantic relationship with Shinji Murmur. The question he needed answer was how and when did this happen. Once he knew the answer then they could proceed forward.
Ending her embrace and taking Shinji's hand in her own, Sona lead her fiancé to the couch opposite that of her parents with Shinji's Queens standing behind him once he was seated.
"Shinji-koi these are my parents; Lord and Doctor Satoru and Lady Susan Sitri PhD." Sona introduced her fiancé to her parents. Satoru Sitri was a tall and lean man with short brown hair, bright purple eyes, dressed in a finely crafted business suit underneath a white coat that made him look like a strange combination of a doctor and a business man. He looked to be in his mid-40s with a strong jaw line and stern-looking expression. Yet Shinji could see understanding in his eyes.
Susan Sitri was just as tall as her husband, with long black hair and light blue eyes. She wore an ebon-colored evening dress, sexy but tasteful, with long black gloves and a plunging back that showed off her flawless skin. She wore a silver necklace with the blue Sitri Symbol hanging just above her modest and well-rounded cleavage. She was an elegant-looking woman with a kind smile getting Shinji to realize where Sona got her beauty from.
"My father is the head doctor of Underworld Hospital while my mother is professor of 32 interdisciplinary scientific fields, and the woman responsible for the majority of our medical technologies." Sona explained as Shinji's eyes widened when he realized Susan was a true super-genius.
"Good day Lord and Lady Sitri. I am Shinji Murmur, leader of the Murmur Clan and Sona Sitri's fiancé." Shinji said giving a respectful nod to the Sitri leadership.
"WHAT?!" Satoru and Susan shouted as one.
"Let me explain." Sona said taking over. And explain she did; every last detail of how she and Shinji became fiancés. "And that is how Shinji-koi and I became fiancés." Sona told her flabbergasted parents. "I know it is a lot to take in and it is surprising how our relationship developed but it makes things easier for our clans to make a union." Sona said.
"That may be my daughter but there are several factors you've overlooked." Susan said calmly, slightly pushing up her glasses. Another thing Shinji noticed that Sona got from her mother.
"There are no factors that I've overlooked." Sona countered confidently. "I've accounted for every factor and planned accordingly. Though before I begin, I believe you should tell Otou-san the good news." Sona said with a conniving smile at her mother's shocked look.
"News? What good news?" Satoru questioned his wife.
Susan grabbed her husband's right hand and placed it on her stomach, Satoru's eyes widening as he realized exactly what the 'good news' was. "I'm pregnant dear. We're having a third child." Susan said warmly getting her husband to smile at the news. Sona also smiled but her smile was darker in nature as her mother's pregnancy was done only through her [Sona's] manipulations and thus part of Sona's overall plan. With Susan pregnant there would be an heir/heiress for the Sitri which would allow Sona to truly leave the Sitri and join the Murmur while also allowing her to give Shinji his heir/heiress for the Murmur Clan.
"While that is great news we still have much to discuss." Sona said getting her parents' attention.
"Right the union." Satoru muttered. "I assume you have a plan to deal with the fallout of the news that you're Lord Murmur's fiancé." The Sitri Lord said looking at his daughter. Sona nodded before gesturing to Tsubaki who handed Sona a large binder.
"This binder has my plans to deal with the fallout of my engagement to Shinji-koi." Sona began passing the binder to her parents. "As I explained earlier, I found a potential loophole in the mandate on Shinji-koi and created the plan of taking him as my apprentice to the Student Council President position in order to bring him to our side as a future devil which he agreed to. But then that wretched fallen angel had to interfere and try and kill him and ruin it!" Sona said angrily her eyes set in a venomous glare. Shinji gently grasped her hand, and almost immediately the Sitri Heiress calmed down which was something that Sona's parents took notice of.
"That is true but if she hadn't then we wouldn't here right now Sona-koi." Shinji said soothingly to his beloved. Raynare's action in trying to kill him led to the twist in fate that allowed Shinji to have his rightfully deserved second chance, including being with the woman he loves. It was only because of her inadvertent help that Shinji vowed to give her a painless death should he ever meet her again. Just because he was thankful to Raynare's unintentional help in getting him a new life doesn't mean he would forget nor forgive her for trying to kill him.
"Irony at its best." Sona said somewhat amused. Shinji had already told her of his plans for Raynare should he ever meet her again and while she wanted to violate the fallen angel bitch in every possible way, she would let Shinji deal with the cunt. "Anyway. After agreeing to Shinji-koi's proposal we began planning on how we would handle the fallout of our relationship after it goes public. Shinji-koi gave the suggestion of him creating a club since as Student Council President I have meetings with the Club Presidents to make sure they're running their clubs smoothly and not frivolously wasting Kuoh Academy resources. Seeing that as the most plausible path for us, we began planning on his club and its purpose.
He proposed the PSC – Public Safety Commission – a branch of the Student Council that enforces the rules and regulations of Kuoh Academy and keep the peace. Thusly it acts as a police force maintaining the peace and ensuring a safe environment for the students and faculty. After thinking it over I agreed and so using some devil magic, the Kuoh Academy populace now believes the PSC as always been active and that Shinji is its current leader. We then created the story of Shinji-koi and I growing closer over the two years since he became the PSC Commander.
From there he would confess to me and ask me to date him, not knowing I'm actually a devil, but I would agree as I was interested in him and we began dating for a year. During this time I would be thinking of ways of gently breaking to him I'm a devil and once I did, I explained it to him asking him to join my peerage. I would then give him time to fully digest what he learned, explaining that if he chose not join my peerage I would alter his memories of the last year with me reluctantly moving on. Shinji-koi, after a few weeks of contemplation, would agree to become my servant and continue our relationship. But before he could be devilized, the fallen angel Raynare attacked him, leading us to now." Sona explained Phase 1 of the plan as her parents read over it in the binder.
"From what I've read and heard, this Phase 1 is sound and covers all bases." Susan said looking at the two. "There are no holes to be found and thus no way for the story to be refuted. Though I must question about your new sister Lord Murmur. She may be questioned on your relationship with Sona which could potentially unravel your plans." She asked not wanting her daughter and future son-in-law's hard work to be undone.
"I understand your concern Lady Sitri but that too has been accounted for." Shinji said simply. "Rias will learn her part later tonight when I reveal this information to her." He added getting Susan to nod.
"I must ask, considering your relationship… did you two rig the TOK?" Susan asked suspecting that was the case due to the information she just learned.
"Yes." Sona answered. "I truly care for Rias and wanted to help her anyway I could. I thought that by denouncing herself and making her my servant to protect her, the engagement should have ended. But Sirzechs-sama made the TOK knowing full well of implications for Rias being won by someone who wouldn't care for her and likely abuse her. I knew I couldn't let that happen so I asked Shinji-koi to help me and he agreed. So yes, Shinji-koi and I rigged the TOK and fooled literally everyone with our plan. And yes we know that that some devils will not like it once they realize it but won't be able to challenge it." Sona said with a dark smirk.
"As long as you're prepared for it my daughter." Susan said with a sigh knowing of the potential backlash that would arise from this.
"So what about Phase 2? Phase 1 will explain how your relationship started but what about the engagement?" Satoru asked bringing things back on topic.
"Yes. For that part it was somewhat hard to come up with an explanation for our quick engagement," Sona said beginning to explain Phase 2. "Shinji explained to me how he found out that I was a devil and so we chose to use that as the basis for Phase 2. For Phase 2, after studying the marital laws of the Underworld, Shinji secretly returned to Kuoh Town to recruit Gabriel here but also to meet with me as he decided he wanted me to be his Head Wife due to our already established relationship. Of course I would be shocked after his explanation and blatant proposal but this was an opportunity that couldn't be passed up so I agreed." Sona explained as her parents went over Phase 2 in the binder. "We used our actual relationship to further solidify the story by going on several dates while he traveled to complete his peerage. Shinji-koi proved to be very romantic." Sona said wistfully remembering the romantic dates Shinji took her on as Shinji smiled bashfully.
"Once again this plan is sound and no holes to be found." Satoru said before sighing. "Very well the Sitri will support you two. From hence forth the Murmur and Sitri clans are now allies!" Satoru intoned as Sona gave a triumphant smile and Shinji gave her a loving smile. "Lord Murmur I leave my daughter in your care."
"You need not fear Lord Sitri, she is in good hands." Shinji promised and Satoru could see Shinji's resolve to care, love and protect Sona in his eyes.
"Please. Call me father… son." Satoru said shocking Shinji a bit at that.
"And call me mother." Susan added shocking Shinji more. "You are part of our family now so it's only right to call each other the proper honorifics." She went on. "We know of your past and know that you've never had true parents or parental figures in your life and if you like we – Satoru and I – can be those figures." Susan explained hoping he'll say yes. With her vast medical and scientific knowledge, she knew that Shinji was emotionally and mentally unstable due to his past life in the original timeline. Those horrid events forced Shinji to mature into adulthood in mind and spirit and with no positive parental figures in his life it was a miracle that he managed to turn out a well-mannered and decent young man.
As a doctor and mother she wants help Shinji heal since he would be her son-in-law and this would help his relationship with her daughter. She knew that the other clans wouldn't try to help Shinji as they were only concerned for taking advantage of his statuses. They would just assume he got over it but she knew better; such traumas took time and effort to overcome and had to be done in the proper order. She wanted Shinji to truly enjoy his new life without constantly being haunted by his horrid past.
Sona gently grasped her fiancé's hand, golden-orange meeting with purple as the two communicated without words. He gave a discreet glance towards the Sitri leaders while focusing on Sona and after a few more moments of silent talking, he gave a slight nod.
"I'd like that." Shinji said focusing on the Sitri leaders and getting the two to smile. "Shall we sign the contract to make this truly official?" Shinji asked as Sona pulled out the marriage contract. She and Shinji had already signed the contract, it just needed her parents' signatures. Once signed and the contract being official, the group had a short discussion where they dealt with the planning of the wedding as once the Sitri clan elders find out about Sona and Shinji's relationship, they would want the two go head and marry and have children.
Sona, having already suspected such an action from her clan elders, revealed she and Shinji talked it over and agreed that they would go ahead and marry but would hold off on children until she was physically mature to handle the pregnancy. Now while it may be seen as going fast, Shinji had suggested doing marriage counseling which Satoru and Susan agreed to as they saw the merits of it. With that done, Shinji bid Sona and her family a goodbye as he headed out to with the Phenex. But not before giving his fiancé a kiss goodbye.
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(Agares Territory: Agares Palace)
Shinji wondered if his preference for glasses wearing girls who are the perfect combination of beauty and brains could be considered a fetish. Now don't get Shinji wrong as he was indeed attracted, physically and emotionally, to the girls of his peerage/harem (along with Sona's girls) as not only were they inconceivably beautiful but also had the specific traits he found appealing in women. But there was something about intelligent/intellectual glasses wearing women that really made him hot-blooded.
Such as the case with the glasses wearing woman in front of him.
Seekvaira Agares.
She's a breathtakingly beautiful bishoujo in her late teens with mid-back length platinum blonde hair with an ornately detailed blue and gold wrap-around hair clip in the back. Her face is 'angelic' with a button nose and luscious full lips which are a shiny pink color and invokes a strong desire to just devour those delectable lips. Her eyes are a vivid purple color and showed a stark intelligence which combined with her rectangular glasses gave her a sharp and cold gaze but Shinji just found it sexy as fuck.
Her outfit consisted of a form-fitting, high-collared and thigh-length dull blue, gold-trimmed bodice mini-dress. The front area of her dress was designed to look like a pristine light-blue pin-stripe shirt with two strings drawn across her taunt stomach in an X-pattern. It did nothing to hide the perfectly round and supple shape of her large and perky breasts and was probably designed with that in mind. An aristocratic marron ascot wrapped around her neck with a bolo tie-piece having the crest of her clan stamped on it. A gold belt wrapped around her trim waist and accentuated her wide and curvy hips. Her long and toned legs were adorned in thigh-high, high-heeled boots matching the blue color of her dress.
Yeah, it's official. Shinji thought as he gave Seekvaira appreciative looks. I have a fetish for smart, glasses wearing women.
"It is an honor to finally meet you in person Lord Shinji Murmur. I must admit meeting you in person is bit more overwhelming than I thought but then again meeting a legend who single-handedly saved the world and the devil way would overwhelm any woman." Seekvaira said with dazzling smile. "Let me give a proper introduction. I am Seekvaira Agares, heiress to the Grand Duke-ranked Agares Clan." She went on. "I hope you don't mind that we conduct this without my father present. I wanted this to be just between us." Seekvaira purred putting emphasis on 'us'.
Mm. She's highly independent and values her freedom greatly. She doesn't want her father here because that would be seen as her being unable to handle these types of negotiations by herself. Shinji thought as he looked at the Agares heiress. "I see no problem in that. It's clear that your father trusts you enough to handle this yourself." Shinji said leaning back in the posh chair.
"Thank you for the compliment Lord Murmur." Seekvaira said crossing her sexy legs in a seductive manner. "I am glad to tell you that the Agares will agree to join with the Murmur and I will be your wife to make sure the union happens." Seekvaira declared getting Shinji to raise his eyebrow.
"A bold declaration Seekvaira-san. Aren't you the heiress of your clan? Are you going to use one of the Sub-wife clauses?" Shinji asked the Agares heiress.
Seekvaira waved off Shinji's question. "For both of your questions, I am now the former heiress as I've abdicated the position to my younger half-brother, who challenged me for the position before but failed. So this works out for everyone. Besides you interest me greatly Lord Murmur." The former heiress said getting Shinji's attention. "You're an interesting character Lord Murmur that fascinates me greatly. Despite your vast accomplishments (both before and after your devilization) you don't brag about them nor shove them in the faces of others. Despite the vast fame and glory you have you don't seem to care at all about it where others would bask in it. Despite being a literal messiah and legendary being you don't look down on others nor consider yourself superior to them.
I wish to understand you better. To understand how you remain so humble despite everything you've done. How you be can confident yet not arrogant. How you were able to ensnare the hearts of so many women; particularly Grayfia-sama and Gabriel-sama here as for the former she was the most sought after woman in the Piece Collect amongst all male devils and for the latter nobody expected or even thought that they'll see the most beautiful and powerful woman EVER as a devil. You even have a former Greek Goddess, the strongest kitsune daiyokai, the strongest Valkyrie and the two most powerful she-dragons alive serving you and being members of your harem.
So when you revealed that you wanted a union between our clans, I knew that this was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up. I hope that my answer satisfies you Lord Murmur." Seekvaira said as Shinji listened. Looking into her eyes, Shinji found only honesty.
"It does and I hope that our courting will be successful as you've gained even more of my interest." Shinji said getting a smile and a nod from Seekvaira who saw Shinji and his Queens out.
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(Balam Territory: Balam Palace)
When Shinji and his two Queens arrived at Balam Palace, he had to do a double take as he felt this… odd force of some kind. It was overwhelming yet there was no malice in it, instead being a force of comfort and safety. It was also magnetic, drawing him in and towards the source of it and wanting him to wholeheartedly embrace it. Sending his Queens worried looks who returned them, Shinji continued to follow the Balam maid guiding him to the meeting point. After several moments of walking, the Balam maid and Murmur group stopped before a set of ornately designed oaken doors.
"Lord Murmur, we have arrived. Medaka-sama is awaiting you behind these doors." The Balam maid said opening the doors for the Legend. "Medaka-sama, Lord Murmur is here milady."
Shinji and his Queens entered to see that this meeting would be a repeat of the one Shinji had with Seekvaira just prior as Medaka was sitting alone.
"Good day Lord Murmur! I'm Medaka Balam!" Medaka said exuberantly. Medaka was a young woman of below average height with very long purple hair that reaches down to her waist and bangs that barely overlap her red eyes, as well as a semi-straight ahoge. She has a beautiful body, and especially large breasts, which she has no scruples about showing off. She wore a uniform-like ensemble; a black blazer with golden-yellow accents that displays her impressive cleavage, a short light-blue skirt, thigh-highs that were a shade darker than the skirt with golden-yellow trim and dark polished low-heeled shoes. "Let me say it is an honor to finally meet you in person and that you honored my clan by choosing to ally with us." Medaka went on as Shinji took a seat.
"No the honor is all mine, after all I'm in the presence a very beautiful woman." Shinji said with a charming smile and getting Medaka to blush heavily.
SQEE! To be complimented by the Angel Slayer and Messiah! Medaka squealed mentally. "Thank you for the compliment Lord Murmur." She said beaming to the Legend. "I must say you surprised not only myself but my entire clan when you revealed your intentions to form a union with us." Medaka began getting serious. "If it's not too much, I would like to ask exactly why you chose the Balam." The Balam devil asked of the Legend.
"It is not too much to ask me such a thing." Shinji told Medaka kindly. "It was my primary Queen Grayfia that suggested the Balam as she fought alongside many of your clan during the two wars. After researching your clan, I was surprised to find that the Balam had so few allies which led me to believe that many see the Balam's power as… underrated." Shinji began getting Medaka to grimace. While her clan was one of the more successful clans along with being more combat capable than other devils, very few of the clans wanted to ally with a 'clan of brutes' as they were called. "I on the other hand see a clan that has been misjudged despite its ability proving beneficial to the Underworld time and again. If the other clans can't see your value, then they are blind and it's my gain. That and I think that mixing our bloodlines will be helpful." Shinji explained to Medaka.
"First off thank you for your kind words towards my clan. Secondly, I'll happily agree to become yours. Medaka Balam is yours." Medaka said as she stood and bowed to the Legend. Shinji returned the gesture and Medaka saw him and his Queens out.
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(Phenex Territory: Phenex Palace)
"Lord Phenex, Lord Murmur has arrived." A Phenex maid said as she bowed before the Phenex lord. "He and his Queens are being guided here by Chelsea milord." The maid went on.
"Good. You may take your leave." Lord Phenex told the maid who bowed once again and left. In the parlor of the grandiose Phenex Palace, Lord and Lady Phenex, heir Ruval Phenex, Ravel Phenex and the peerage of the late Riser Phenex sat as they awaited the Angel Slayer.
"I don't like this." Xuelan muttered to her peerage mates. She along with her peerage mates were dressed in robe-like dresses that confirmed to their ripe bodies with shoulder-wraps emblazed with the Phenex crest. "I mean given who serves on his peerage, Shinji-dono has no reason to keep us around."
"I agree with Xuelan." Karlamine said in her cultured voice. "We have nothing to offer the Angel Slayer that his servants don't already cover. I'm afraid this might be our last time together." The Knight said sadly.
"Don't give up so easily Karlamine!" Siris hissed to her fellow Knight. "We're all beautiful, except for Ile and Nel who are cute, but most of us have sexy bodies that I'm sure will catch the Angel Slayer's attention. I mean he does need to revive his clan so he could use all the help he can get in that regard." Siris tried to help her peerage mates' mood.
"We'll be nothing more than sex toys/baby factories for him." Isabela huffed as she crossed her arms and bringing attention to her rather large breasts. Her peerage mates grimaced at that and it made their already dour even dourer. Before anything could be said, the door opened revealing the Murmur Lord and his two Queens.
"Good day Lord and Lady Phenex. Ruval and Ravel Phenex." Shinji said as he and his Queens entered the parlor. He took the seat opposite that of the Phenex group with his Queens standing dutifully behind him. "Shall we parley then? The Murmur and Phenex are in a volatile situation that is best to be resolved quickly." Shinji said getting serious. He wanted this resolved without problems and hopefully have the powerful Phenex clan as an ally.
The Phenex group sobered up and got serious. "Yes. Here is the contract that will give you legal ownership of all of the late Riser Phenex's possessions, which includes his peerage and the secret of the Phenex Tears. Once you sign this they will all be yours." Lord Phenex said as he presented the contract to Shinji. Shinji took the contract, read over it to make sure there were no surprises and then used the attached pen to sign the contract and passed the contract back. "Thank you. Here are the files for Riser's former bank accounts so you can transfer his former funds to yours. We already have a team of servants ready to transport Riser's former possessions to your territory." Lord Phenex explained as he put the contract away and passed Shinji the file he spoke of. Shinji passed the file to his primary Queen Grayfia who immediately began the process of transferring the funds. She left her King in Gabriel's care as she went about overseeing the moving of Riser's former possessions to Murmur Palace. "Now with that done let's discuss a more positive topic." Lord Phenex said.
"You wish to form a union between our houses and I have agreed to court your lovely daughter Ravel." Shinji said giving Ravel a charming smile and getting the Phenex Princess to blush. "As such I have a gift for my lovely Hibara. You have an Evil Piece set right my dear?" Shinji asked Ravel.
"Uh… Yes. Yes I recently gained High-class devil status and the right to my own peerage." Ravel said getting herself under control. "Why do you ask Lord Murmur?"
"Please call me Shinji. There is no need to call me Lord Murmur all the time especially since we're courting." Shinji said gently and getting Ravel to blush again. "The reason I ask is that my gift will be your late brother's peerage for your servants." He said shocking the Phenex members. The former servants were especially shocked at that. "Given who serves on my peerage, I have no reason to keep them around and I really wouldn't know what to do with them even if I did. I figure that I'll help my future sub-wife out by giving her an already completed peerage that has Rating Game experience. Plus I believe they would be happy to stay within the Phenex clan." He explained his reasons.
Ravel thought over the proposal, looking at her late brother's former peerage as she did so. After a few moments of contemplating the pros and cons, Ravel made her mind up. "Lor… I mean Shinji-kun I'll gladly take them as my servants." She said getting Riser's former servants to sigh in relief. "Thank you for the gift Shinji-kun. I'm sure they'll serve me well."
You can bet on it Ravel-sama! Ravel's new servants thought happy they wouldn't be split up and given to possibly horrible masters plus they get to stay in the Phenex clan.
"You are welcome my Hibara. Till we meet again my dear." Shinji said suavely getting Ravel to blush again. With his business concluded, Shinji bid the Phenexs ado as he left and headed to his next appointment, with Grayfia appearing at her King's side as he began leaving, startling Gabriel as she didn't even sense the woman.
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(Vassago Territory: Vassago Palace)
"It is an honor to finally meet you Lord Murmur. I am Vassago Elective Head Eneely Vassago." Eneely said giving Shinji a deep, reverent bow. Eneely is a fairly tall, curvaceous, dark-skinned woman who has curly eyelashes and thin eyebrows; her long white hair flows freely in the back, but her bangs, however, are slicked upwards, save for one lock which dangles down in front of her forehead. Her eyes are garnet in color; being a very beautiful shade of red that fit her perfectly. For attire, Eneely is scantily clad, wearing a black, silver-trimmed cloak (fastened with a brooch of sorts) with the Vassago crest emblazed on it, under which she dons a blue bandeau with tassels. Around her waist, Eneely wears nothing but a black loincloth, and up and down her legs are black bands that are crossed for form several X's. On her feet she wears simple black low-heeled shoes, and she decorates her ears with Vassago crest earrings.
(*Note: Her appearance is based on Briar from Fairy Tail.*)
"Likewise Lady Vassago." Shinji said as he took a seat with his Queens taking their normal positions.
"Please call me Eneely and if it's okay may I call you Shinji." Eneely said as she too sat down.
"That is alright Eneely. It makes this a little less tense and allow us to be more at ease." Shinji said as he leaned back.
"I agree Shinji-kun." Eneely said as she got serious. "I have good news Shinji-kun; for the first time in centuries since our founding, the Vassago will ally with a clan, your clan of Murmur, and I will be one of your many wives to help the Murmur return to greatness." Eneely said shocking Shinji at her declaration. His shock was warranted as the Prince-ranked Vassago was one of the most vaunted clans in the Underworld due to its demonic power of Prophesized Sight: allowing them to see into the past and future and find things hidden or lost. With this power, they helped the Underworld win many battles in the Great War and later the Satan Civil war when they sided with the Anti-Satan Faction.
Many clans wanted to form unions with the Vassago due to their mystic sight and hoping to have that sight in their clans as well but the Vassago refused countless times, mainly using a eugenics-type program to help with their numbers. Despite this, there was no risk of alienation as many clans paid top dollar just to gain insight into their futures.
And here is the Elective Head telling him she'll gladly become his wife and help his clan rebuild. To bring her exalted gift to his family and combine the Murmur and Vassago bloodlines into one.
Why?
"To answer your question Shinji-kun," Eneely said slyly already knowing of the questions running through Shinji's head. "I foresaw all of this the moment you were revealed that day six months ago at the reveal party. Yes, I saw everything from your gathering the Ultimate Peerage to your relationship with Sona Sitri soon-to-be Murmur to this very meeting and me agreeing to become your wife. I even foresaw the success of the 'Project', which will further legitimize your Messiah status." She went on further shocking Shinji. "Among my clan, my sight is the strongest allowing me to see more of the future than others. I have seen much in your future Shinji-kun and it is beyond grand. So as the humans like to say, my joining you is what's best for business." Eneely finished.
Shinji blinked before mentally shaking himself. "Uh… that is wonderful news Eneely. It is an honor to have the Vassago as my ally." Shinji said giving a genuine smile. "I'm assuming that with your sight, you already know when I'll return to Kuoh Town." Shinji stated to the Vassago devil.
Eneely nodded to the Murmur Lord. "Yes. I've already made preparations and set up a base of operations in Kuoh Town. I'll be taking a teaching position at Kuoh Academy and also act as an advisor for your Public Safety Commission." Eneely explained getting a nod from Shinji.
"I'll see then Eneely-san." Shinji said with a charming smile and getting Eneely to blush. With the meeting done, Eneely saw the Murmur group out.
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(Kuoh Academy: Sealed Room)
"Tell me more about your Bishop my imouto." Shinji said as he, his Queens, sister and her Queen stood outside the room where Rias' Bishop was sealed in. After his final meeting of the day with the Vassago and Eneely agreeing to a union, Shinji returned home to Murmur Palace where after a quick meal, he and Rias headed to Kuoh Academy to unseal her Bishop. Shinji had to raise his eyebrow at not only the yellow police tape but thick metal chains and devil entrapment talismans. Excessive much? Shinji thought as he wonder just how powerful and dangerous this Bishop is.
"Her name is Gasper Vladi, the only daughter of Lord Vladi from the House of Vladi." Rias spoke. "Vladi is the second highest-ranked vampire coven in the Tepes Faction, an all-male dominated faction and fierce rivals with the all-female dominated Camilla Faction." She went on. "Gasper-chan is a Dhampir, born from Vladi's most-favored sex-slave," she said in distaste as Grayfia and Gabriel scowled while Shinji narrowed his eyes. "Like most Dhampirs, Gasper-chan was treated very poorly despite being the princess of the Vladi house. She was neglected and physically abused almost daily and one day could no longer take it so she ran away. She proved her strength and will to live by making it all the way to Japan despite being constantly hounded by Vampire hunters.
Anyway, she managed to make it Japan, Kuoh Town specifically. I was wondering around taking in the sights in Sakura Park when I heard a scream. Investigating, I stumbled upon a beaten and unconscious Gasper as the hunters were discussing the pros and cons of raping her before ending her life. Angered, I attacked and killed them before taking Gasper back to the Underworld for healing, though I had to bind her to me as she lost too much blood and wouldn't survive for long. Even though I managed to connect with Gasper-chan, she was too traumatized by her past life as she couldn't handle being in or around large crowds and she preferred to stay inside, hidden from the world. A few months later, I would be forced to seal her away as despite being an untrained Dhampir she possessed an insane level of power that I was unable to properly control at the time." Rias explained to her brother.
In a way this Gasper is similar to me. Shinji thought as he looked the door. While I was thankfully never physically abused, I was neglected and forced to mature before my time in order to survive. Shinji went on lost in thought. I'll have my work cut out for me in trying to help Gasper while also dealing with my own problems. Shinji mused. "Are you ready Rias?" he asked his imouto.
Taking a deep breath, Rias nodded before unlocking the seals. Normally she wouldn't be allowed to do this as her former older brother and clan elders ordered her to keep Gasper sealed until she could control her Bishop's power. But now that order was rescinded as she is now part of the Murmur clan and her new brother and the clan head wanted her to unseal Gasper to better help her.
The tape burst into crimson flames and the chains snapped apart and the talismans disappeared. Pushing the doors open, Rias asked to go first which Shinji said was okay, getting his sister to smile as she and Akeno walked into the darkened room.
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"Gasper-chan." Rias called out as she approached the Gothic-styled coffin that held her cute Dhampir Bishop. The coffin jerked a bit before the lid moved to the side allowing Gasper to sit up and blearily blink the sleep out of her eyes.
"Buchou?" Gasper questioned as she beat back the fog of sleep.
"Hai Gasper-chan." Rias said as she knelt near the coffin. Gasper blinked owlishly as she took in who knew had to be her Buchou.
"Did you dye your hair Buchou?" Gasper asked her King. "And why are you wearing contacts?"
Rias smiled sadly as she remembered her former appearance before her conversion into a Murmur clan devil. The Murmur Princess explained everything to her Bishop, leaving said Bishop floored at what happened to her master. "And so my new onii-sama, Shinji Murmur formerly Ikari and the Murmur clan head, wanted me to unseal you so you can know what was happening and help you in controlling your powers."
Just as Rias expected, Gasper immediately became frightened and tried to hide back in her coffin.
"NO! I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE! I DON'T WANT TO GO OUTISDE!" Gasper wailed like a banshee as she curled into the fetal position with tears falling.
"Gasper please calm down!" Rias said reaching out and bringing her Bishop into her embrace. "I know you're afraid but you have people that care for you and are willing to help you. Me, Akeno, Koneko, Kiba and Shinji-onii-sama. We're all here to help you. One step at a time, Gasper-chan. One step at a time." Rias cooed gently to her Bishop trying to sooth her. The Vampiric Bishop shuddered in her King's grip torn between hiding in her coffin or basking in the comfort her King was giving her. "Gasper-chan this will be a gradual process, going at a pace that comfortable to you. Besides Shinji-onii-sama understands you." Rias said as she felt her Bishop relax somewhat.
"Shinji-sama… Shinji-sama can understand me?" Gasper questioned as she sniffled.
"Yes. While he was never abused like you were, he was neglected like you and was forced to mature before he was ready to." Rias explained gently to Gasper. "Like me he wants to help you because like me he sees your potential to become a beautiful and strong woman." Rias said getting Gasper to blush deeply at her master's hope for her.
"O… okay Buchou. I… I'll try." Gasper said timidly. Rias smiled as she slowly released her hold on Gasper, allowing the girl to slowly exit her safe haven of a coffin. Rias held out her hand, Gasper timidly taking hold of it as she allowed her Buchou to guide her out into the hallway. Gasper flinched, expecting to be hit but nothing happened. She slowly opened her ruby-red eyes, quickly adjusting to the twilight filtering in through the window.
"Gasper-chan," Rias said gently getting her Bishop's attention. "This is my new onii-sama, the Angel Slayer, Messiah and Murmur Clan Head – Shinji Murmur. The two women beside him are his Queens; Grayfia Lucifuge and Gabriel the Archangel turned Archdevil." Rias gestured to the imposing figure of her brother and his two Queens.
Gasper blushed heatedly as she took in the handsome visage of the Legend himself. He stood at impressive 6'4" tall with rich and silky void-black hair and intense molten gold-orange with a clover-shaped pupil. His face had the delicate features of a bishie that even make other bishies jealous, his eyebrows are now cut short — a symbol of new his nobility — and his eyes had red markings around them, which are turned up at the corners. He wore a black and gold Maou robe with an armored, winged shoulder-dress. On either side of him were two exceedingly beautiful and buxom women, one silver-haired and eyed while the other was blonde haired and blue-eyed.
"Hello Gasper-san." Shinji said with a gentle smile that only deepened Gasper's blush. After all Gasper was sure that there was plenty of women that would kill to be in this position. To not only be in the presence of the Legend but also to be talking to him as well. Shinji kneeled so he would be less imposing and threatening to the young Dhampir. "I am Shinji Murmur and I hope we can get along and be friends." He said with his gentle smile still in place.
"I… I hope so too Shinji-sama." Gasper said giving a strained smile. To be friends with the Legend himself… it was almost too much for her.
"Come now Gasper-chan," Rias said gently getting her Bishop's attention. "Let's get you settled in at my wing in Murmur Palace and afterward you pick yourself a new 'territory' in Murmur Territory." She said getting a hesitant nod from Gasper. Grasping her King's hand again, Gasper gave one last look to Shinji as she was teleported out of Kuoh Academy and to Rias' wing of Murmur Palace. Shinji and his Queens followed suit where upon returning, Shinji headed to his office with his Queens in tow calling his Bishops and Knight. Meeting with the three to discuss the slow-going progress of the 'Project', Shinji told them that his marriage with Sona would make it easier since they'll have access to the Sitri's medical facilities. Telling to keep at it, Shinji sighed he knew that the 'Project' would be the key to making a new foundation for the Murmur clan.
Though considering that Eneely revealed to him that the 'Project' would indeed be successful, maybe he shouldn't worry so much. Pushing the 'Project' on the backburner, Shinji tackled the stacks of paperwork mentally grumbling about it this Satan-damned evil that shouldn't have been created in the first fucking place. Thankfully he had a plan to deal with this vile menace which was the main reason for going after Seekvaira and her clan. Shinji smirked as he could already see himself just kicking back and relaxing as his very own Magi supercomputer did the paperwork for him.
When dinner rolled around, Shinji surprised his siblings by revealing he wanted them in his office later to discuss important business which would heavily affect the clan. Curious, the two new Murmur members nodded before getting back to their meal.
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Later that night, Rias and Vali were curious about why their brother wanted to meet with them in his office. Entering the office, the new Murmur clan members saw their brother sitting at his desk, demolishing his last stack of paperwork. Though Rias noted the binders on his desk, piquing her curiosity even more.
"Take a seat my siblings." Shinji said simply not once looking up at them. Doing as they were told, Rias and Vali took the seats in front of the large desk. It was after several moments, Shinji finished his final stack of paperwork before focusing on his siblings. "The reason I called you two here is to discuss two topics with you. The first is that I'm already engaged to a beautiful woman named Sona Sitri of the Sitri Clan. In these two binders here is the 'official' story of how our relationship started. You are to read and memorize them as very soon this will become public and you may be questioned. Especially you Rias since you are childhood friends with Sona." Shinji said.
"Sona told me of how you two really got together." Rias began giving her older brother a slight glare. "I honestly didn't know how to feel about you two masterfully manipulating everyone, myself included, during the TOK debacle… but I'm thankful. You two did more for me than anyone else, my former family included. So thank you onii-sama." Rias said honestly. "I'll make sure to memorize this story and give my honest support to yours and Sona's relationship and hope it is successful." Wanting to repay Shinji and Sona, Rias promised to make sure their relationship was successful.
"Now onto second topic. Your introduction as members of the clan has opened up many avenues that the other clans, besides the ones I chose, will use to ally with the Murmur. As such the two of you will be approached in attempts to form unions. Because of this, I've decided to let the two of you handle this yourselves." Shinji revealed. "This means that if you choose to agree or disagree to a union from a clan, you'll have my full support for either decision. And Vali, like myself, you are to have a harem so I expect that you at least find a few suitable women for you in the next few years." Shinji said getting mixed reactions from his siblings.
Rias was happy that she would have a choice this time around and not be forced into something without her consent. She could choose who she wanted to court and unlike her former family she was sure Shinji would listen to her opinions concerning the man she picked. Vali was fairly annoyed at him having to find suitable women for his Satan-damned harem so he could help in rebuilding his new clan. He wasn't into this political bullshit but now he has to deal with it in forming fucking unions with women he didn't want to deal with.
"Though there is a way around it, thanks in part to Roygun Belphegor." Shinji went on catching his siblings' attention. "After Kuroka was exonerated, Roygun asked for me to help in reviving the others clans that were truly extinct; wanting me to resurrect those that Roygun knew for sure was indeed loyal to the Underworld." Shinji began explaining. "This got me thinking of doing the same, to further reduce the stress of the burden of reviving the clan. So whenever Roygun decides to start this, I'll ask him to make me a list of the Murmur clan members he knew. Though you two should still be mindful of the other clans' attempts to use you to form unions with the clan." Shinji said as his siblings nodded. Dismissing them, Shinji leaned back in his posh chair as he thought about the future.
The coming days will be hectic but I'll weather the storm like I did before. Shinji mused before leaving for his bedchamber. Seeing his Queens already in bed and waiting for him, Shinji took a quick but thorough shower, dried himself off and got into bed where his Queens immediately cuddled him. Wrapped in in the sexy naked 'blankets' that were his beloved Queens, Shinji fell into a peaceful sleep.
And cut! Chapter nine is done and ready for the presses. This is was a challenge as I really didn't have much desire to finish it as I dealt with personal problems; mainly my mother's failing health as she has Chronic Kidney Disease, which we found out is in its advanced stages requiring her to take dialysis. Despite this my mother is doing her damnedest in fighting this which in turn inspired me to soldier on and complete this chapter.
As revealed in chapter 8, Shinji chose the Agares, Balam, Phenex, Sitri and Vassago clans to ally with and I'll explain why. Agares Clan, to me, seems to focus on advancing the Underworld's technology due to Agreas which is run by Ajuka's servants and where the Evil Pieces and later Brave Saints are developed. In the LN, Sirzechs stated that Qlippoth successfully taking Agreas was a crippling blow to the Alliance. So in my personal opinion and interpretation, the Agares is a highly technological clan given that in a side story, Seekvaira is a mecha otaku and has built her own Gundam-like mecha.
For the Balam, I believe that it is a clan that has an underrated demonic power. They have overwhelming superhuman strength and immense degrees of magical resistance but if you look at some of the characters in HSDxD, they have similar abilities so you can see why the Balam could be seen as an underrated clan. And yes Medaka Balam is based off of Medaka Kurokami from Medaka's Box. For the Phenex, in chapter 8 the Phenex want to have positive relations with the Murmur due to Riser's actions, hence Lord Phenex introducing Ravel to Shinji. He knows of her crush on Shinji and is going to capitalize on her crush to form a union between the two clans. For the Sitri, that is pretty easy to realize since the main pairing is ShinjixSona. And finally for the Vassago it is due to their power of prophesied sight as while in HSDxD the Vassago's demonic power is not revealed and probably won't be. The 'prophesied sight' is comes from what the Vassago demon in demonology can do. So let's do a wiki attack.
Wiki Attack: Vassago
Though a high-ranking Prince, Vassago is primarily known as a very friendly spirit who is very helpful to those who summon him. He is sometimes called the "Prince of Prophecy" because of his ability to see into the past and future as well as find lost and hidden things. Many demons have the same abilities as Vassago, but he seems to be better known than the others for his ability to see or know things, particularly the future. It is possible that Vassago is simply better at seeing details of the future than other demons, but it is also possible that the Prince of Prophecy is named such because he is willing to explain his visions in great detail. Vassago is a mysterious character. Though always willing to help a (respectful) summoner, little is known about his appearance. Vassago is something of a shapeshifter as most demons have at least two forms - one human and one demonic - but Vassago seems to have many more including that of a large red dragon, and one that appears just like one of the extraterrestrial beings known as "the Grays". Sometimes this prankster even appears in the form of other demons, most notably in the demonic form of Agares - an old man riding a crocodile. What his true form is remains unknown.
Wiki Attack: End
Using this information on Vassago, I developed the "prophesied sight" ability for the Vassago clan, making Eneely Vassago's sight the strongest as it has been seen in HSDxD specific devils end up being the strongest of their clans (i.e. Venelana Gremory nee Bael, Sirzechs Lucifer and Ajuka Beelzebub). Yes, Eneely is engaged in HSDxD, but remember this is fanfiction we can do whatever we want.
Other points are that Kuroka is free of her past crimes and can live in peace now. Roygun came up with a very interesting way to help the truly extinct clans; use Shinji's demonic power of necromancy to resurrect devils known for their loyalty. As stated in HSDxD, there are more than 33 three clans but some of those clans lost most of their status because of their mixed heritage (which is being taken care of by the ritual created by Mephisto). As such, Shinji sees this as a way to further ease the burden of bringing the Murmur clan back greatness that he and his new siblings are under. As for Sona's character, this is a chance to expand upon so I want to make her a bit more cunning and ruthless as characters like Sona possess such traits. I want Sona to be kind of like Aizen from Bleach but without the whole 'time lord' crap that Aizen had. Sona can be surprised but she'll adapt and rise to the occasion. She will also manipulate others and hide her true abilities until they are needed and to get others to underestimate her. There were several mentions of the 'Project', but what exactly is the 'Project'? Read on to find out.
You know the deal; read and review. Flames will be ignored. I'm out this mutha!
