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"Prepare for Absolute Destruction!"- talking
'This is troubling'- thought
[Void Walker…..]- Keepers of the Void
{All Systems Ready.}-A.I.s
[BOOST!]- Ddraig
Chapter 10 Crimson Dragon Overlord's Awakening part 3 The Dragon and The Demon
"Uooooooooooooooo!"
It's midnight and I'm pedaling my bicycle at full throttle, The reason is simple.
I'm handing out the leaflets. They have an easy to use magic-circle on them. When humans with strong greed take these in their hands and wish for what they want, then we, the Devils, will be summoned before of them.
I then look at the portable machine in my hand. The monitor is displaying the map of the town I'm currently in and there are red lights flashing on it. I'm heading to those areas pedaling my bicycle.
When I arrive at the flashing point which is the house belonging to someone, I put the leaflet inside their mailbox. Then I move towards the other flashing points nearby.
I keep on repeating this procedure. Over and over again.
"*Sigh*, It can't be helped! This can't be helped! After all, I'm a Devil!"
I'm pedaling my bicycle while screaming out loud. I think back to the day I found out I was a Devil.
The day I found out that Yuuma-chan is a Fallen Angel, and when I found out that the Occult research club member were Devils.
-Flashback-
By the way, my Devil wings disappeared immediately after that. After all, they're something that will become a hindrance to my daily life. Apparently, the wings can be used to fly if I get used to them. The feeling of having wings is really gross…
It was a bit of a shocking experience to have wings grow out from my back.
"If you work under me, your new life might become very bright you know?"
Rias-senpai says this to me with a wink while I'm looking down after learning I'm a Devil. Apparently, in exchange for being reincarnated as a Devil by Rias-senpai, I have to live on as her servant.
It seems like that's how it is.
Those who get reincarnated as a Devil from being human have to become the servant of the Devil who reincarnated them. More like, this is the rule of the Devils.
What? I'm her servant…?, I can't agree with it.
"But you know, there are ranks among Devils. It's something called peerage. I also have one. The place of your birth and your family background plays a big role in it, but there are also Devils who have risen up. Everyone starts off as a novice first."
"Could you please stop talking like this is a recruiting commercial!? But are you serious? I still can't believe it."
Senpai starts whispering into my ears while I'm complaining.
Her crimson hair smells so nice. It feels like my brain will paralyzed. Oh, is this also demonic power?
"By the way, you might be able to start a life where you can become popular with girls you know?"
"I'm not as interested as my friends are about having a harem Rias-senpai." I said crossing my arms, seriously who do these people think I am, a Pervert?
"Well in any case, Majority of the pure Devils were killed in the war that took place long time ago. Because of that, Devils started to desperately gather servants. Well, Devils don't have the strength or the influence they originally had when they leaded their armies. Even so, we need to keep on increasing the number of the Devils. Just like humans, the Devils split in genders of male and female and are able to give birth. But even with normal birth, it will take a lot of time to get back to the same population as before. After all, Devils have a very low birth rate. Then we won't be able to stand up against the Fallen Angels. So we find humans who seem to have potentials and make them into Devils. As our servant, that is."
"So, I'm servant after all."
"Oh, don't make a face like that. Now, I will get to the point. Since this only increases the number of servants, it doesn't increase the number of powerful Devils. So the Devils decided to give chances for power to reincarnated Devils— those who were reincarnated from a human. They decided to give peerage to reincarnated Devils as well, as long as they are powerful. Because of that, there are many Devils in humans' society. There are also numbers of Devils like myself who came to humans' society as well. Ise, even though you haven't realized it, I'm sure you have passed through some Devils in this town."
"So Devils were always nearby then!?"
"Yes. Though there are humans who can distinguish which ones are Devils and those who can't. A person with a strong greed or a person who wants to get help from Devils usually can distinguish us strongly. We are usually summoned by the ones who can distinguish between them, through the leaflet with magic-circle that we give out. There are people like you, Ise, who can distinguish Devils but don't believe in our existence, but majority of them usually believe it if they see our demonic-powers."
'Seriously…..i was able to summon Senpai because I had a strong greed…..if wanting to live is considered greedy than I guess so be it then.' I thought as I listen to Rias-senpai
"Then I take it that any low-class devil can gain the rank of a high-class devil and gain a peerage?"
"Yes. It's not impossible. Of course, it would take a lot of time and effort to achieve though."
"I….see….." I said as I took some time to think about everything I've learned so far as I weight out the pro and cons of being a servant
After about a few minutes of thinking I smile at my Senpais as I bow at them while saying "In that case I will humbly serve you senpai, but I have a few condition if you wouldn't mind."
"Sure name your conditions then." Rias-Senpai said as I continue
"First, I will follow you loyally unless you do something that is not in my opinion morally right like hurting innocents and such." I said to her as I continue with my other terms
-Some time later-
"If those are all of your requests, then I accept." Rias-senpai said with a smile as I bow while saying "Thank you, Rias-senpai."
"Wrong. You will have to call me 'Buchou'."
"Buchou? Alright then, Thank you Buchou I hope you can teach me how to be a devil."
At my words—Buchou puts on a devilish smile. It seems like she is truly happy.
"Fufufu, good reply. Good boy, Ise. Okay, I will change you into a man." Buchou said as she starts to touch my chin with her fingers.
I will awaken as a Devil while serving under her from now on! No, I will rise up!
This should be fine!
After all, I can't revert back to being a human any more right? Then, I will just have to walk straight ahead!
I've already accepted the situation I am in.
It might sound stupid, but its fine I guess. I have already convinced myself.
Rather than thinking about the new world I stepped my foot in, I will just enjoy my current life, Find out who put these seals one me and become stronger to protect others.
With this, I became a member of the Occult Research Club.
-Back to Present-
Few days have passed since I became a Devil. I'm just peddling my bicycle like crazy in the middle of the night. Since that day, I've become Rias-buchou's servant and I have been working a lot.
First, we gather at the old school building at night. This is because we Devils can use our power more sufficiently at night. The unknown phenomenon that happens to me is the power of a Devil.
Rias told everything about being a devil to our weaknesses like light being poison and to our enemies like the fallen angels and angels. Since I just became a Devil, I was told to study about the Devils' society and how it works.
I was ordered to give out these leaflets at night, so I can get used to it. I thought my parents will get worried if I was gone every night but Buchou said this to me with a smile.
"That day, I did all the necessary things when I met your parents, so it's fine".
Certainly, my parents didn't get mad when I come home late after finishing my work. They just say "Welcome home".
Hmm, Buchou's demonic-power is impressive. Speaking about amazing, I was really amazed how much authority Buchou have in the academy. The academy we go to is Buchou's territory. That's why she is like the controller of the academy behind the scene.
It seems like the person in the highest position in our academy have ties with the Devils and therefore can't oppose the people from the House of Gremory. In other words, the academy is basically Buchou's personal belonging and also i can definately feel other devil presenses within the school but i'll just ignore it for now.
Every day, I go around on my bicycle, posting a leaflet which can summon Rias Gremory's group inside the mailboxes by using a mysterious device. It seems like the device I'm holding onto is a secret machine developed by the technology of the Devils.
It has a shape of those current portable game devices. It's a touch-pen type device. So it comes with a touch-pen. And I'm using the device the way I was told to.
one of first things Buchou told me was that "People's values aren't all equal". Yup, it's harsh but understandable.
I have been pedaling my bicycle every day, but the light displayed on the monitor never disappears. That's how much humans are being with strong greed. Once you make a wish, it apparently becomes an addiction to keep on wishing for other ones.
Making a contract is basically limited to occur at night. That's because Devils are only allowed to work at night. The daytime is a time for the Angels and God. That is the part that I still don't understand.
The leaflets can only be used once, so once they use it, then I will have to hand it out again. In other words, my work will last forever.
Well, thanks to that, Rias-Buchou and the others can continue to be active and we never run out of jobs. So we are certainly increasing our point as being a Devil. It seems like we get acknowledged by the King of Devils if we keep on making contracts and granting the wish of a human.
'It seems like my normal boring life is gone and this new life has begun….' I thought while smiling
-Some time later-
On a certain day, after school. I went towards the old school building after splitting apart from my two mates.
To begin with, it seems like my job of handing out the leaflets was originally a job assigned to Buchou's familiar. Senpai changes the forms of the mouse and the bat that she owns into a form of a human, and makes them hand out the leaflets like I did.
She says they do this, both day and night. The reason why I was assigned to do it was because Buchou wanted me to know what kind of job Devils have to do from the beginning.
This is something Kiba and the others did as well. Kiba, Toujou Koneko-chan, Himejima-senpai are all Servant Devils of Rias-buchou. So they are my senior.
So they all have experience in doing the work I did. So each person has a history of doing it. Ah, they aren't persons but Devils.
It may not be important, but I got an approval from Toujou Koneko-chan and Himejima-senpai to call them "Koneko-chan" and "Akeno-san" respectively.
so, today, I was called over to the clubroom.
I went inside the old building that I'm getting familiar with and head towards the room on the second floor.
"I'm coming in."
When I went inside after saying that, everyone is already there. Oh, am I the last one? The room is dark and the window is covered to block the light from entering. The only light in the room is from the candles spread variously on the floor.
"So you came."
As soon as Buchou confirms that I'm here, she gives an order to Akeno-san.
"Yes, Buchou. Ise-kun, please come to the center of the magic-circle."
Akeno-san tells me to come by using her hand.
I walked to the center of the circle. So what now?
"Ise, your work of giving out the leaflets is over. Well done."
Buchou is smiling. I see, so I'm done with handing out leaflets.
"Now I will have you do the actual job of a Devil."
"Oh! Now I can make contracts!?"
"Yes, that's right. Though, since it's your first time, it's going to be a contract with someone who wants to make a small wish. There are two reservation contracts with Koneko. Since it's hard to do both, I will leave one to you."
"…Please help me out."
Koneko-chan bows her head.
"It's no problem Koneko-chan…" I said while smiling at her as she smile back, I was getting tired of handing out the leaflets anyway.
Unexpectedly, peddling a bicycle every night and handing out the leaflets is boring.
The other members are outside the circle. Akeno-san who is inside the circle is casting something. Then, the magic-circle starts emitting blue and white lights.
"Ise. Akeno is currently inserting your carved seal into the magic-circle." Buchou says, My carved seal? It seems like the magic-circle inside this room represents the "Gremory".
I was told that for us, Servant Devils of Buchou, it's something like a family crest.
So for people who are trying to summon us, and for people who want to make a contract with us, this sign represents our symbol.
So the activation of the so-called demonic-power is related to this.
Kiba and the others have these signs on their bodies in different sizes and it operates whenever they use their demonic-powers. That's what I was told.
I thought about getting engraved with the same signs, but it seems like you have to learn how to control demonic-powers when you first become a devil, and then using demonic-power which creates natural phenomenon by coordinating it through the magic-circle after that.
Well, that's what I thought.
"Ise put your palms towards here."
I put my left hand towards Buchou, just like she said. Buchou writes something on my palm with her fingers. Is she writing a charm?
It feels like she is drawing something like a circle…
Then my palm glows.
There is a circular symbol, a magic-circle engraved in my hand. It's glowing in blue and white.
'I see so this is a magic circle…' I thought as I look at my hand
"This allows you to transport to the client's place instantly by making you go through the teleportation-type magic-circle. And when the contract is done, it lets you return to this room."
Oh, I get it now. So it has that kind of ability.
"Akeno, are you ready?"
"Yes, Buchou."
Akeno-san steps out the magic-circle.
"Now stand in the center."
I stand at the center of the magic-circle like she urges me to.
Then the magic-circle starts to make a stronger glow.
Somehow, I can feel power coming from it. When I'm touching this magic-circle, the power inside me is flowing out. So is this the trait for being part of the group?
"The magic-circle is responding to the client. You will be teleported to that location now. You already have the manual for what to do after getting teleported right?"
"Yes!"
"Good response. Now, get going!"
It was then teleported into a room with a guy in front of me
"Hey who are you! The one I called for is Koneko-chan!" the guy shouted, He's a skinny man. He looks unhealthy.
"I'm sorry but she was unavailable so you have to content with me for now." I said as he sighs while he goes to made tea for me.
-Some time later-
The client, Morisawa-san, who saw that allowed me to come inside his room after he made tea for me.
His room looks clean. It's a tidy room for a single guy like him to live in. He told me that he works for the government during the day. Morisawa-san does his job seriously, but he was craving to get in touch with other people, so he ended up summoning Devils from that leaflet.
"So it's not Koneko-chan…"
He fell in love with Koneko-chan at first sight who was the first Devil he made contract with, and since then he has been summoning her.
"I'm sorry, but apparently that girl is popular with other clients as well. It seems like she is in charge of the "cuteness" department."
When you summon a Devil, you can wish for which Devil to summon by calling out that Devil's name.
Well, that's how it was explained to me and today Koneko-chan's job was passed to me.
There are cases when the Devil they chose can't be summoned, so another Devil goes as their substitute.
"I wished for a Devil from the cuteness category when I used the leaflet…"
"Well sorry but koneko-chan is unfree today maybe next time?"
"*sigh*...i guess so..." he said while being a bit sad
"By the way, what were you going to wish for when you tried to summon Koneko-chan?"
That is my question. Maybe I can also grant that wish of his.
But that is instantly shattered when Morisawa-san took out a certain thing from the corner of his room.
"I wanted her to wear this."
Which girl's school uniform is that from? I think I have seen it somewhere before. Or maybe, I haven't.
"It's the uniform of Nagato Yuki
"Nagato…ah! From Suzumiya Haruhi."
Even I know it. Suzumiya Haruhi series. It was a popular anime last year.
"Devil-kun, do you also like Nagato?"
"No, I'm more of an Asakura Ryouko fan."
"And your reason?"
"Her Singing voice."
It was then we chatted for quite some thing about various anime and stuff after which he accept to become my first contract.
"Okay it might be a standard wish, but can I wish to become rich?"
I see. That is indeed a normal but a popular wish people would ask.
"Okay. I'll check."
I turned on the portable device for Devils, and operated it.
When I input his wish, the answer appears.
"Ah, umm, in your case, for you to fulfill that wish, your price would be your life. So you will die."
"Die!?"
"Yes, in the Devils' world, they say that "Individuals life isn't equal". I'm sorry. So for you to wish becoming rich, Morisawa-san, you would have to die."
"It feels like I just got my heart ripped out, but that's okay. Anyway, if I make that wish, where will I die?"
"Umm. Ah, you will die as soon as the money starts dropping from the sky. Looks like you can't even touch it. This is awful."
"Guha! So I can't smack the money onto your face then!?"
"Hey, don't try to hit me with it."
Yeah, I just witnessed someone's dream getting crushed.
I see. Like I thought, making a wish like that is basically near impossible for Morisawa-san.
So this is what Buchou means that people's value isn't equal. It truly a cruel world we live in.
"T-Then how about a harem? How about wishing for lots of girls in a sumptuous feast!?"
I input his wish in the device. Oh my, that's a harsh answer.
"Well, it says that you would die as soon as the beautiful woman and girls come into your sight."
"I'm going to die just by seeing them!?"
"No, it says as soon as they come into your sight, so you won't be able to tell whether they are beautiful or not. That's quite harsh.…."
"U-Uwaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
Suddenly Morisawa-san who is an adult, starts to cry.
"So I was a human who didn't have much worth!? Uggh, I can only say I'm sorry for being born…"
I pat softly on Morisawa-san's shoulder.
"Let's continue talking about Dragon Ball till morning. You want to battle-play Dragon Ball? I will be Goku and you can be Freeza. Is that okay?"
Morisawa-san nods his head while crying.
Like this, my first contract became invalid because I have to take care of my client.
-Meanwhile-
Next day, after school.
Buchou was quite happy that I was able to get my first contract.
"Good work Issei."
"Thank you Buchou."
-Some time later-
Once again, I'm doing my job.
I currently summoned through the magic-circle.
After which I heard a voice, "Thank you for Coming-nyou."
It's really a thick voice. It's a guy. Huh? "Nyou"? Did he just say "Nyou"?
No, it must be my ears, after I turned around however, I became speechless.
A humongous body and an overwhelming presence. It's an enormous guy with incredible muscles wearing a gothic-lolita outfit.
If I look carefully, the buttons on the outfit looks like they are about to fall off. There also some places in his outfit which looks like it's about to get ripped.
More than that, his eyes are filled with overwhelming killing intent –-but his eyes have a glow of a pure innocent person. No, the most unusual thing is his head which was that He has cat-ears.
I swallow down my spit. A single sweat drops from my cheek. My hands are shaking because I'm getting nervous.
This isn't a man. He is a man among all man!
An overwhelming presence and the sense of being in danger.
I have a hunch. A hunch that I will be killed in an unreasonable death.
"U-Umm…a Devil…did you summon a Devil from the Gremory group…?"
I ask him timidly.
FLASH!
The man's eye glows while making sound effect.
It feels like there is intense battle spirit between us.
'I wonder if I should use my boosted gear….' I thought as I change my posture to protect myself.
"That's right -nyou. I called Devil-san because I want to make a wish–nyou."
Unexpected words came out from his thick mouth.
His ends his sentence with "nyou"!
Impossible…is he even allowed to do that?
"I want you to make Mil-tan a Magical Girl –nyou."
"Please teleport to another world then."
I give him my answer right away.
It's impossible. That's really impossible. Seriously.
I hold my head down because of his wish is something beyond what I expected.
Mil-tan!? What the heck is Mil-tan!?
This man's words starts to confuse me.
With that body of yours, you can go to another dimension and return back here alive! You can probably defeat Satan as well!
"I already tried that –nyou."
"You actually tried it!?"
"But it was impossible -nyou. There was no-one who would give Mil-tan magical powers –nyou."
"Well, you can say that this situation is kind of magical…"
"The only option left is to ask my arch-enemy, Devil-san -nyou."
I already have myself treated as his enemy without realizing it….. But I won't say anything to him.
"Devil-san~!"
The voice released by this man —Mil-tan, shakes the whole room.
What is this!? Sound magic!?
"Please give Mil-tan a fantasy-like powers -nyoooooou!"
"Don't worry; you look fantasy-like enough! I'm the one who feels like crying!"
I start to cry for real.
Dammit!
How come all the clients I'm in charge of are bunch of perverts!? What's the meaning of this!?
"Mil-tan! Mil-tan, calm down! I will listen to what you have to say!"
First things first, I think I need to calm this man down and listen to his story.
Mil-tan puts on a big smile with his scary face after he wipes his tears.
"Then let's watch "Magical Girl Milky Spiral 7 Alternative" together–nyou. The story about the magic starts from there –nyou."
My long night has begun.
-Some time later-
It's already the next day, and I'm on my way home after the regular club activity ended.
"*sigh*..."
Buchou put on a weird expression, granted I did gain a contract but after giving her my report, I'm not so sure what to think anymore.
Last night, I watched the anime DVD till morning with Mil-tan.
Besides that, why are all of my clients a bunch of perverts?
"Ahaha, Hyoudou-kun must have a demonic-power that attracts people like that."
Kiba said something like that to me earlier with his refreshing smile.
"Kiba…you're making it worst man…." I said as I become more depress, most of my male friends are perverts
-Some time later-
i was currenly walking aimlessly around town as i try to piece together the images i have been seeing ever since i got revived, Ddraig has been silent for quite something now as i continue to walk until i heard a sudden voice and the sound of something dropping on the ground.
"Hawaau!"
When I turned around, there is a Nun who is on the floor.
She is spreading her arms wide open and has her face on the ground. That certainly is a clumsy way of falling down.
"…A-Are you okay?"
I approach the Sister while trying to help her up.
"Auu. Why do I keep on tripping over…? Oh, I'm sorry. Thank you very much~."
Judging from her voice, she is young. Is she the same age as me?
I take her hand to lift her up.
Wind blows
The Sister's veil flies off because of the wind.
Her blonde hair, which is hidden underneath, falls down onto her shoulders. Her straight blonde hair is sparkling with light because of the sunshine.
Then my eyes move towards her face.
—!
My heart is taken by her instantly.
A blonde hair beauty is standing front of me.
Both of her green eyes look so beautiful that it feels I will be sucked into it…
For a while, I was gazing at her.
"U-Umm…is something wrong…?"
The Sister looks directly into my face with a worried expression.
"Ah. S-Sorry. Umm…"
She looks so beautiful as the travelling bag she is carrying on her shoulder appears to my eyes. If I think about it, it's a rare occasion to see a nun in a town. It's my first time seeing one.
Before that, I need to pick up her veil. Luckily, it landed nearby.
"Are you traveling?"
"No, that's not it. I was appointed to the Church in this town… You must be a resident of this town. It's a pleasure to meet you." She said as she bows her head.
Hmmm. Getting placed in the Church of this town. Staff reassignment? Looks like the Church is also having a tough time.
"I have been in trouble since I got here. Ummm…I can't speak Japanese that well…I was lost and other people couldn't understand what I was saying…"
She holds her hand together in front of her chest and looks really sad.
…So that means this person can't speak Japanese.
The reason why she can speak with me is because this is the power of a Devil. That's what Buchou told me before.
"When you turn into a Devil, one of the unique ability you attain is "Language". The moment you turn into a Devil, everyone in the world can understand what you are saying. People listening to you will hear it in the language they are most familiar with. If they are American, then they will hear it in English. If they are Spanish, then they will hear it in Spanish. And also the opposite. If they speak in a language besides Japanese, you will hear it in Japanese."
Yeah, it's happening just like Buchou said.
During the English lecture, I heard everything in Japanese. I was shocked. When I was told to read an English paragraph by the English teacher, I somehow read it and all of my classmates looked shocked.
Of course they would. Since I can speak English naturally now, so obviously my classmates will be shocked.
Even the teacher froze because of it.
Well, the letters and vocabulary didn't change to Japanese because it's limited to sound only.
But that's good enough. It's too amazing if I can exchange language anywhere in the world.
Just like that, I turned into an "international" high school student without any requirements.
"I think I might know where the Church is."
I think there is an old Church in the outer part of this town. I think it's that Church.
But is that Church still even used?
"Y-You do! T-Thank you~! This is all thanks to God!"
She smiles at me with tears flowing from her eyes. This girl is really cute.
But when I look at the Rosario glowing from her chest, it gives me an extremely negative reaction.
Well, of course it does, since I'm a Devil. She is the type of human that I shouldn't talk to or get involved with.
But I can't leave a girl in trouble alone. Like this, I took this Sister to the Church.
On our way to the Church, we went past a park.
"Uwaaaaaah!"
What I heard was the cry of a boy.
"Are you alright Yosh-kun?"
He will be fine since he is with his mum. It seems like he just tripped over.
But suddenly, the Sister who is walking behind me walks towards the park.
"Hey."
Sister went inside the park and went towards the boy who is sitting down and crying.
I also followed the Sister.
"Are you okay? Boys shouldn't cry with a minor injury like this."
Sister pats the boy's head gently.
The boy probably didn't understand what she is saying. But the Sister has a very kind expression. The Sister put her palm where the boy has injured himself.
Next moment, I was in shock. A green light orb appears from the Sister's palm and is flashing onto the boy's knee. When I look carefully, the boy's injury starts to disappear. Is the light from her hand healing the boy's injury?
'I see….she has a sacred gear.'
I somehow feel this is it as well. Looking at that light makes my left arm ache. This has to be related.
Did my Sacred Gear react with her Sacred Gear? Is it responding to it? When I look again, the boy's injury is gone and there isn't even a trace left.
Amazing.
This is also the power of a Sacred Gear… There are so many different types of it. The boy's mother is in shock. Anyone who sees unimaginable things will have a similar reaction.
"Here, your wounds are healed. The pain should be gone now."
The Sister pats the boy's head and looks at me.
"I'm sorry. But I had to."
She laughs while sticking her tongue out. The boy's mother, who was shocked before, shook her head then grabs the boy's hand so they can leave quickly.
"Thank you, Onee-chan!"
The boy's words. Words of gratitude.
"He said, thank you Onee-chan."
She smiles happily after I translated for her.
"…That power…"
"Yes, it's the power to heal. It's a wonderful power that God gave me."
She looks a bit sad, even though she's smiling. Somehow it seems like she has some dark past or something. I probably shouldn't get too deep into it.
The conversation ends there, and we continued walking towards the Church.
We reached an old Church after walking for a few minutes.
Yeah, the only Church I know is this. It's just as old as I remember.
I never heard that this place is still being used, but you can see the light inside the Church, so that means that there are people inside.
I have felt chills as i start to sweat. this is a familiar feeling.
I knew it. I'm a Devil, so the Church, which belongs to the God and the Angels, will be an enemy's territory for me.
Even Buchou said that I should never get close to a Church or a shrine very strongly.
"Yes, this is the place! I'm so glad."
Sister shows a sigh of relief after having compared our location with the map she has. Oh, so this is the right place. That's good.
I shouldn't stay here any longer. It's getting dark so I should be going now. It's a waste to say goodbye to her, but I'm a Devil and she is a nun…
Love between different sides may sound romantic, but this would be a different case. That's because I'm getting really scared of the Church. My whole body won't stop shaking.
This sign of fear must be a special trait for Devils. It feels like I'm a frog being watched by a snake. No, rather I'm a frog who doesn't know what to do after being found by the snake.
"Then I'll be on my way."
"Please wait!"
I say my farewell and tried to leave, but the Sister's words stops me.
"I would like to make you some tea as a gratitude for taking me here—"
"Oh, I'm in a rush so I have to get going."
"…But that's…"
She's troubled. She probably wants to make me some tea to show her gratitude, but drinking tea here will be dangerous. It's a shame, but I have to refuse.
"My name is Hyoudou Issei. Everyone around me calls me Ise. So you can call me Ise as well. What's your name?"
When I give her my name, she responds with a smile.
"My name is Asia Argento! Please call me Asia!"
"Then, Sister Asia, let's meet again."
"Yes! Ise-san, I will definitely come and see you!"
Asia bows her head down.
I left the place after waving my hands towards her. She watched me until I was out of her sight. I understood that she is a good girl and this was our fateful destiny and our first meeting.
-Some time later-
At night.
"Don't ever get close to the Church again."
I'm being scolded by Buchou in the club room. Buchou's expression looks more serious than usual. More like, she is really mad at me.
"To us Devils, the Church is an enemy's territory. Just stepping into it can cause a rift between the Devils and God. Since it was an act of kindness by taking the nun to the Church, they didn't harm you, but the Angels are always on the lookout. You were in a situation where it wouldn't be strange for them to hit you with a spear of light. Don't get involved with people from the Church. Especially the Exorcists who are our biggest enemy. They could easily eliminate us because their powers are supported by the prayer of God. More so if it is an Exorcist with a Sacred Gear. That would be the same as standing on the boundary of death, Ise."
"Yes i understand Buchou."
"You could avoid death as a human by being resurrected as a Devil. But Devils who are exorcised become completely terminated. They return to nothing. —Nothing. There is nothing left and you feel nothing. Do you know how serious that is?" Buchou shakes her head after seeing my confused face.
"I'm sorry. I got too heated. Anyway, be careful from now on."
"Yes."
My conversation with Buchou ends there.
"Ara ara, did you finish lecturing him?"
Akeno-san is standing behind me and She is smiling like usual.
"Akeno, did something happen?"
Akeno-san's expression changes after Buchou asks her.
"We received an order for a hunt from the Arch Duke."
-Some time later-
I'm currently in an unused building located at the outer part of the town along with Buchou, Akeno-san, Kiba, and Koneko-chan.
"…Smell of blood."
Koneko-chan covers her nose with her uniform after she says that.
"Blood..." i muttered quietly as i smelled it as well
I can feel the presence of an enemy nearby, and its intent to kill us isn't normal, oddly enough i'm perfectly calm.
"Ise, it's a good opportunity to experience what it's like to fight."
"Wait, are you serious!? I'm positive that I won't be of much use!" I said as I try to stay silent about my sacred gear
"Yes. It's still impossible now."
"But you can watch what a Devils' battle is like. Today, just concentrate and look at how we fight. Oh, yes. I will also explain the traits the servants have. Devils, who are the master, give traits to those who will become their servants. …Yes, it's probably about time I explain about it and also about the history of Devils."
"Long time ago, there was a three sided war between the Devils, the Fallen Angels, and God with its Angels followers. All three sides had a large army and they fought for almost eternity. As a result, all three sides lost most of their troops and the war finished several hundred years ago with no side winning."
Kiba continues after Buchou.
"The Devils were no exception. Big Devils with peerage who commanded about 20 or 30 troops lost most of their underlings because of the war. They lost so many that they couldn't even form new armies."
Akeno-san continues on from there.
"I heard that most of the pure Devils passed away in that war. Even after the war, there are still problems between the Devils, the Fallen Angels and God. Even though the Fallen Angels' and God's side also lost most of their troops, we are still in a position where we can't let our guard down, or else we will be in trouble."
Then, Buchou speaks again.
"Then, the Devils decided to use a system to form a small group of soldiers. And that is the [Evil Piece]."
"Evil Piece?"
Seems like it's going to get complicated, but it looks like I have to listen to it seriously.
"Devils with Peerage decide to use the traits of the human's game "Chess" to their Servant Devils. It was also sarcasm, because most of the servants are Devils that were reincarnated from humans. Since then, Chess became a popular game in the world of the Devils. We'll leave that aside. Devils who are masters are a [King]. In our case, that is me. From there, they created 5 special traits that consist of [Queen], [Knight], [Rook], [Bishop] and [Pawn]. Since they couldn't make an army, they decided to have a small number of Devils and give them enormous powers. This system was made in the past few hundred years, and this unexpectedly became popular among Devils with peerage."
"You mean the Rules of Chess?"
"They started to compete against each other. For example like, "My Knight is stronger!", or "No, my Rook is stronger!" As a result, High-class Devils started to play a game like that of Chess against each other using their Servant Devils. We call it the "Rating Game". Anyway, this game became very popular among the Devils. Now, there are even tournaments for it. The strength of their [Pieces] and also how strong they are at the game affects the Devils' social position, and their peerage. There is a thing called [Piece Collect] where they gather humans with talents and make them into their [Pieces]. It's very popular recently. Talented servants become their status."
'interesting…..i see…'
So being strong in that game means that you are a splendid Devil.…Umm, so Servant Devils are former humans and they function by becoming the [Pieces] in the game.
"I'm not a matured Devil yet, so I can't participate in the official tournament. Even if I could, there are things that I need to go through, or else I can't play. In short, Ise and my other servants here won't be participating in a game for a while."
"I see..." i said as i continue
"Buchou, what is my role and traits? And what piece am I?"
"Ise, you are—"
Buchou stops there.
I also know the reason why. I can feel presence of an enemy.
"I can smell something disgusting. But I can also smell something delicious. Is it sweet? Or is it sour?" A low voice which is coming from below the ground.
"Stray Devil Vaizor. We are here to eliminate you."
Buchou says that.
The abnormal laughter echoes around us. Ah, I now clearly understand. This isn't a laugh of a human. It's also not a laugh of a Devil that I know of.
A topless woman appears from the shadow as the rest of her body came into view.
It's a grotesque being with an unnatural form having a woman's upper body and the lower body of a monster.
It's holding something that looks like a spear in both of its hands.
The lower body of the monster has four fat legs with sharp claws. Is it a snake tail? The tail is moving on its own!
From the size of it, it's definitely more than 5 meters tall. If it stands on its hind legs, won't it be much taller?
'i see this is truly a monster...' i thought as i turn to buchou as she says
"Leaving your master's side and rampaging as you please definitely deserve death. In the name of Duke Gremory, I will gladly eliminate you!"
"You are cunning for a little girrrrrrl! I will rip your body, and colour it in red just like your haaaaaaair!"
The monster barks, but Buchou just laughs with her nose.
"Grunts sure do speak in a stylish manner. Yuuto!"
"Yes!"
Kiba, who was near me, sprints ahead as soon as Buchou gives him an order. He's fast, I'll give him that.
"Ise, I will continue from the lecture before. Yuuto's position is [Knight]. Its trait is speed. Those who become a [Knight] have their speed increased."
Just like Buchou said, Kiba's speed increases, and eventually I can just about follow his movements.
"And Yuuto's ultimate weapon is swords."
Kiba stops as i see him holding onto a European sword. He took it out of the scabbard, and the drawn sword is reflecting the light of the moon. Then the next moment, the scream of the monster echoes.
"Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
When I looked, both of its arms are cut from its torso along with the spear. Blood gushes out of its wound.
"This is Yuuto's power. Speed that you can't follow with your eyes, and sword skills of a professional. By combining these two, he becomes the fastest Knight."
There is a shadow near the monster's legs… Wait! That's Koneko-chan!
"Next is Koneko. She is a [Rook]. The trait of a Rook is its—"
"Damn inseeeeeeeeect!"
STOMP!
The enormous monster tries to stomp on Koneko-chan But the monster's foot didn't hit the ground. It wasn't able to stomp completely.
The girl with a tiny body is lifting up the monster's foot.
"The trait of a [Rook] is simple. Absolute strength. And also very high defense. It's impossible for a Devil with that caliber to stamp on Koneko. It can't crush her."
Koneko-chan completely lifts up the monster.
"…Fly"
Koneko-chan jumps high and punches into the monster's stomach very sharply.
BANG!
The enormous body of the monster gets thrown backwards.
"Lastly, Akeno."
"Yes, Buchou. Ara ara, what should I do?"
Akeno-san is laughing while walking towards the monster that is on the ground after being hit by Koneko-chan.
"Akeno is a [Queen]. She's the one who is the strongest after me. She is the unbeatable Vice-president of our club who has all the traits of [Pawn], [Knight], [Bishop], and [Rook].
"Guuuuuu…!"
The monster stares at Akeno-san. Akeno-san makes a fearless laugh after seeing the monster's gaze.
"Ara ara, seems like you still have some energy left in you. Then how about this?"
Akeno-san puts her hands towards the sky.
Next instant, the sky sparkles, and a lightning bolt strikes down the monster.
"Gagagagagagagagagagagagaaa!"
The monster gets electrified violently.
Its entire body gets burnt and smoke are coming out from it.
"Ara ara, looks like you still have some energy in you. Looks like you can take more."
Another lightning bolt hit the monster.
"Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
The monster gets electrified again. It already sounds like its dying.
Even so, Akeno-san strikes down the third lightning.
Akeno-san's face while striking down the lightning bolt looks scary and cold even though she is smiling.
Uwaah. That person is enjoying it… She's laughing after all.
"Akeno excels at attacks using demonic-powers. She could use natural elements like lightning, ice, and fire. And most of all, she is the ultimate sadist. But usually, she's very kind, but once the battle starts, she won't stop until she calms down."
"…Uuu, I'm scared of Akeno-san."
"You don't have to be afraid, Ise. Akeno is very kind to comrades, so it's not a problem. She even said that you were cute. Next time, get spoiled by her. She will definitely hug you kindly."
"Ufufufufufufufu. How much of my lightning can you take? Right, monster-san? You still can't die yet, okay? The one who finishes you off will be my master. Ohohohohohohoho!"
For a few minutes, Akeno-san's lightning attacks continues.
After Akeno-san calms down, Buchou confirms it and nods her head.
Buchou approaches the monster that has already lost its will to fight.
Buchou put her hand towards the monster.
"Any last words?"
Buchou asks.
"Kill me."
That's the only thing the monster says.
"Then disappear."
A cruel reply. Buchou's voice gave me the chills.
DON!
A gigantic black mass of demonic-power is shot out from Buchou's palm.
As she shoots it at the monster, but a familiar crimson shield covers the creature as we hear someone laughing
"The only ones who should be killed are the ones that are prepared to be killed." We all turn someone standing upside down on the roof
"Who are you!" I can hear Buchou shout behind me as the person turn to us as I hear him chuckles as a black circle form around the monster
"Rest in peace and be reborn." The figure said as she was engulf in black flames as the figure drop down to us as everyone stays alert as the figure chuckles
"Is this truly the warm welcome I get after all this time….my little sister?" the man said as he takes off his mask and smiles
"O-Onii-sama!" I can see everyone is shocked as Rias says those words as I look at the man
"So…..you're my sister's new pawn….." the man turned to me as I look at him as something snapped in me as pain started to hit me
"So I'm a Pawn huh….." I said as my vision blurred as I collapsed to my knee as images and voices started to pour into my head
"…..you will be a pawn…"
"….protect her…."
It was at that point I collapsed
Desmond POV
"Ise!" My sister shouted as i look at her and her peerage
"Well...i think we need to have a chat dear sister." i said as she turns to me for a second before turn back to issei
"Can we deal with this later right now i have to tend to my pawn." she said so causally as i can feel my rage spike, she still treats issei like a tool and not a human being
-Some time later-
After we left issei at his home, i had a nice chat with my sister.
"What are you doing here brother and why did you stop my attack on that stray?" She said as i look at her
"It's simply really, first on why i'm here is to help you control your territory as i found out about what you done to get your pawn and about the fallen around the area." i said as she tries to argue about it as i quickly silence her
"*sigh*, you know i thought that i told you when i visit you the last time...you still haven't learned anything do you..." i said as i start to glare at her
"you know...you need to learn that not all servant want to be ruled over, and that you were lucky that your new pawn is a decent person. " i said as i continue my rant
-Meanwhile-Issei POV
In complete darkness, a Dark Crimson flame lights the darkness as image flashes through out the darkness.
"...In the end we are all monsters..."
"...if i were to loss control of my powers, you will be the one to end me...isn't that right issei.." A Crimson masked man said to a Black masked man
"...Of course...my old friend..." The Black masked man said as he took off his mask only to reveal a slightly older and battle worn issei
'That man is me...' i thought as i flow back into darkness
End of chapter 10
Notes: Issei is remembering a lot of things, but will it change anything...? anyway since i'm not getting anymore reviews i will just continue on what i have planned since no on has said anything, why aren't there no more reviews don't you guys like my content anymore? :(
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