It's a day early!

"So ... Koneko is Azusa and Rias is Mio, but Yui is Medaka and Tsumugi is Nabeshima. Ritsu is none of them?"

I sigh to myself as i re-watch certain animes.

"Voice actors seem to work together quite a bit. Xenovia is a guy who i actually a girl, Kiba is Koneko's father when it comes to Zombies. Asia is quite fond of cats and carries a pillow everywhere, finally Akeno is Bellows, big breasts there too."

"I wonder who could voice act as me. The guy who voices Jade in ToTA or Guy from the same thing, too much damn choice."

I scribble out some notes on the piece of paper in front of me. I was making up time for random crap seen as I've had so many papers to write and acknowledge these past two weeks but thankfully they have started to die down. There have been rumours about the business with me being the symbol of the peace treaty, hopefully it'll stay that way and be quiet but i highly doubt it.

My random musings aside, everybody had gathered in the living room of the house waiting for Rias to finish whatever she was doing.
I wander out of my door and straight into the living room and just as i enter the doorway, i remember one thing. I wasn't fully dressed yet, so i cast some magic to put my battle clothes on. I had changed out my black jacket for the leather one that Lord Agares had made for me, it is insanely comfy. I had also formed the gloves on my hands to and to accommodate it all i made my hair change to a raven black.

I sit down on a chair by myself away from everyone. The room was set in two halves, there was the front which was used for watching Tv and playing games then the back which held a few seats and side tables which were used for relaxing and reading.
I spent most of my time in the front with everyone else so these chairs weren't worn in yet. I set up a communication circle to Lyra and it connects moments later.

"Karl-sama, Good day."

"Good day to you too, Lyra. Are you ready for today?"

"I am, I've got the lab set up and everything else is ready to come and get you."

"That's good. Should i expect the fan girls to be waiting?"

"I'm not sure if anyone knows that you are going to be with them, but it's likely."

"How is the recruitment going anyway?"

"I've already hired a cook because my cooking is horrible, so you'll meet her when you arrive here. I have 2 candidates for the gardener, 5 for maid/butler work."

"Is that all together or what you have whittled it down to?"

"Extremely whittled down."

...Ah. I wonder how much there were.

"Alright, you should leave soon to be there. We are just waiting for Rias."

"Yes, Karl-sama. I have been told to meet up with Grayfia-san."

"Please do. Be polite to her and remember to bring some of the presents that have been sent."

The call cuts off and i yawn. Rias had arrived while i was talking to Lyra and Marian and moved to sit near me.
Marian is taking her job too seriously, she needs to speak to the others. She is fine though when i'm not nearby.

"Marian, you don't always have to sit next to me."

"I want to."

"Do you like the others?"

"Yes but i prefer to be by your side."

"Whatever floats your boat."

Rias continues to talk with the others before addressing the whole room.

"We are going to the underworld now. We will be there till the end of the month."

We are going to be there for over a month ... that seems a little too long for me. Plenty of time for the project to be done though.
I think we will have to be attending meetings and such, i'll probably be busier than the others. There is at the minimum the Young Devils Gathering to attend.
Supposedly, a lot of them look up to me. Being the same age and I've got so much power and also being the Zagan head. I may be holding more than i can carry.

"Oh Marian. Take this."

I pass her Possibilities. It's what i named the belt and chain that Ajuka made for me.

"I have copied it so i have it to."

"What does it do?"

"The chain can turn into anything using a chain but if it's like a weapon on the end of the chain then the belt transforms too. The belt can turn into single pieces of armour or clothing. Say you need a guard for your left arm quickly, you think it and it appears. It also has equipment for mending things like swords or axes."

"So it's multi-purpose?"

"Correct. It's a builder's belt. The guards will only last a hit and fade away but you can call it back, the more magic you have the better."

"What about my magic?"

"It's average, which for you is good."

The Gremory group stood up and then Marian and i followed suit and Azazel and Gabriel did the same.

"You two got business or just coming along?"

"We both have business with Sirzechs-san."

Gabriel replied to me calmly and elegantly. Gabriel and Azazel were direct opposites. Gabriel was nice and caring where Azazel seemed brash and uncaring.
We leave the front door to my house and stop before we can move any further because Azazel has something to tell us.

"Before we leave, i will tell you what will happen in the first few days. It's a visit to Rias' parents and the introduction of her fiance and servants to the current head of the family. After that, there is the annual meeting of Young Devils. And then it's your training, i already have your schedules down. You will be training pretty much all the time, Karlos, I've got someone to tutor you for around a week then you have to deal with clan stuff."

"Do you know of any meetings that i have to attend?"

"No idea. If you haven't had any letter then no."

"That's good then."

My mood spikes at the fact of no meetings. After Azazel tells us what is going down, we set off. For where, i had no idea. They wouldn't tell us where.
Since Azazel became our adviser, there have been a number of fallen angels coming and going to talk to Azazel. They all seemed to be tremendously worried about him but he just sighs and shrugs them off, he really is laid back. How can they get anything done with him as the head? Shemhaza must be insanely busy.

The place we headed to was the train station, i wasn't very happy at this and became quite jittery and it became quite noticeable. Everyone noticed this and it made Kiba laugh because he knew why. The others tried to get it out of him but he replied with 'It's better if you wait.'. Kiba has become a bitch, how could he say something like that.

Except for me and Marian, everyone had changed into the Kuoh Academy uniform. Marian was in her fur clothes and i was in my battle clothes with my hair still being raven black. It was too hot though for it so i de-materialized the jacket and changed my hair back to red.

When we reached the platforms to board a train, Rias and Akeno walked towards an elevator. Akeno entered it as Rias spoke to us.

"Koneko, Asia, Xenovia and Kiba. You'll be going down with Akeno."

Down? That's sounds weird, we are in the subway. They entered and as the door closed, Akeno took out a key card and a moment later the elevator began to move. Five minutes later and the elevator was back and called for us to enter. The five of us entered and there wasn't much room to move around thanks to the luggage the others had. Everything of mine was in my dimension space and Marian had asked me to reinforce her clothes so she only had two sets of her fur clothes. The elevator then rocked for a second before starting to move downwards at a rather quick pace.
We reached the bottom in a couple of minutes and the others were there waiting for us.

"Now that we are all here, we'll walk to platform 3."

"Kiba! Why d-didn't you t-tell me about this?"

My voice starts to waver as i feel my body start to react when i found out where we are going.

"Because i found it funny when i first saw it."

"And you are meant to be the kind guy in this group."

Kiba laughs at me and we carry on walking. This place was huge, there was no one around us. It made me freak out even more and i started to shake uncontrollably. Both Akeno and Rias walked to my side and grasped my hands. It settled me down a little but i still shook, you could tell the intensity because Rias and Akeno's arms started to shake as well. After taking multiple passages, we came out into an open space. I dropped to my knees mumbling to myself after seeing the train. I knew it was a train but it looked slightly different, there were also many different devil patterns on it.

"It's a train owned by the Gremory family."

*Sob*

A patch of the ground underneath me starts to turn a darker shade as my tears drop from my face onto the floor. Both Kiba and Azazel are standing to the side snickering at me while the girls stand in confusion. Akeno and Rias picked me up and we walked towards the doors of the train and they opened automatically. It scared the crap out of me. I tried to run away but Koneko had grabbed onto me as well and they pushed me onto the train. I tried to scream but nothing was coming out as we 'entered'. Once we were all inside the doors closed before i could escape.

I tried to calm myself but i couldn't so i curled up into a ball on one of the seat and started to cry even more.

"So Yuuto, what's wrong with Karl?"

"Karl-kun has a phobia of trains, Buchou. A rather serious one."

It was true, i had never been on a train or bus before. I couldn't and wouldn't, i hesitantly get into a car or taxi. I willingly got onto a plane so i could come here, it's a reason that i have never been on holiday or a school trip. Kiba doesn't know that though, he only knew about the train phobia. I'll keep this a secret from everyone else.

"Wait!" My voice screeches out of my mouth.

"...i'll have to go on a train again for the school trip right?"

"Of course, i'll be there too."

"Nooooo!"

I scream back to Kiba as i return to my ball and continue to cry my eyes out. I force each of my wings out to cover me, even the blue light wings from Divine Dividing. They cover me in a rainbow shell and i start to calm down a little, enough to stop crying at least. My state of 'Man' has just been ruined.

A whistle rings out and the train groggily starts to move.
Rias had moved to the carriage ahead of us, i was meant to be there to because of my status but no one could move me. I had clung to the chair and set a field around myself and used my wings to keep people at bay. I overheard Asia talking to Akeno and we had an hour before we would arrive. I've got an hour of hell before i get to hell, it's utter blasphemy.

After i got over the initial fear of the train, i remembered i put my DS and headphones in my pocket just in case. This was an emergency, i placed the headphones on and connected it to my ds and turned it on. I started to relax as the Pokemon theme started to play. My wings then started to go away, one by one. Once enough of the wings had gone for me to see, i had noticed that Marian was yet again by my side. Azazel had fallen asleep at the end of the carriage with Gabriel next to him. The others were sat across from me facing me, looking at my like i was a shy and easily scared baby animal. Kiba sat with a smirk next to Gasper who was out of his box. He was looking at me, the look was weird but it felt like he though we were similar in a respect.

The girls continued to stare at me as Akeno spoke.

"Karl-kun, have you calmed down now?"

I nod to her timidly.

"Then go to the carriage ahead please. You were only allowed here because we couldn't move you."

I nod to her again as i stood up and took baby steps to the door. I looked behind me to see gentle smiles on the faces of each girl.
It was somewhat reassuring as i took a deep breath to build up some courage and i quickly moved through the connecting corridor and doors and made my way into the cabin that Rias was in. I looked around and it was dyed in the colour crimson. The only bits that weren't was the metal and the floor. The chairs were leather and there was also a bed running along one side.

Rias watched me enter and waited for me to sit next to her.

"How are you feeling now?"

"...Scared. Gasper scared."

It's not really a valued way to describe how scared i was but in this instance and with who i'm speaking to it works.
Rias lies me down and rests my head on her lap. It was soft, and more comfortable than any normal pillow. There was also the scent which came off of her, it was a soft smell that was similar to strawberries. It calms me down, nothing else mattered. I quickly turn my ds off so i can still use it later and let myself be enveloped by her essence. Just as i was about to give in and fall asleep, a door to the cabin opens.
I look to the person and it was an old looking fellow with a rather grand white beard.

"So the boy who is scared of trains is here now?"

"Yes, he is."

"It's nice to meet you. I am Reynaldo, the conductor of the Gremory private train. Pleased to make your acquaintance."

He took of his hat and bowed to me. I sat up and offered my hand to him which he took and shook.

"I am Karl Davies, Rias' Pawn but better known as Lord Zagan."

The shaking of our hands stopped and he looked at me for a second.

"Quite friendly for a clan head."

"It goes past friendly, Rey."

"I had heard that your personality was even more loving and friendly than Gremory's."

"It's a mixed personality."

I start us off in a soft laugh.
He released his hand from mine and took out a machine and captured me on the monitor.

"That is?"

"It's a machine that checks and compares you. This train is formally entering the underworld so it requires inspection. It's to make sure you are who you say you are and that your entrance will not meant disaster."

"Is that so? A servant of mine is with the others in there, is that ok?"

"Yes. I will just have to make sure to put your servant as yours and not Princess Rias'."

"Thank you, she is the girl wearing fur."

The machine then starts to beep. 1,2 ... 1,2 ... 1,2. It then stops beeping and flashes, meaning it's finished.

"You are all good, Lord Zagan. I will now move to the next cabin and deal with the new faces."

"Thank you. Would you be able to tell my servant to meet me as soon as we arrive?"

"I sure can. You can relax now while i deal with the others."

Reynaldo then bows and leaves.

"I hope Lyra is actually there."

"Lyra?"

"My head maid. I asked her to come and pick me up, i want to get some things done before i meet your parents."

"So you'll be on another carriage?" Rias pouts to me.

"Unfortunately so. Thinking about it, i hope my fans aren't there."

"Why not? I thought you would love the attention."

"Ria-tan, don't say that. There is the head of one of the fan clubs and she sends me .. interesting .. presents."

"Interesting presents?"

"Yeah. I hope she hasn't sent anymore, i did ask Lyra to bring some presents with her."

"At least i can meet her."

"Yup and the dog."

"The dog?"

"I told her to get an animal to keep her company so she bought a dog."

A further half an hour later and we had come to a stop. The doors opened and Rias was the first to leave followed by me. The other doors then opened as the others came out, Marian ran straight to my side.

""Welcome home, Rias-ojou-sama!""

Loud voices erupted and welcomed Rias back. Fireworks were then set off in the sky, it seemed a bit much for someone coming back after only a year. I walked a little off to the side with Marian and was greeted by Grayfia who told me to wait for the others. We stood next to Grayfia and watched as Soldiers, who were clad in armour and weapons, were welcoming Rias and the others. Gabriel and Azazel weren't with them so i had guessed that they had more pressing matters. Asia and Xenovia were both dumbfounded by the spectacle, it was a rather showy greeting.

When the soldiers moved, maids and butlers walked forward and took their turn greeting Rias. In the midst of the maids, one girl broke off and ran to me catching the attention of the others.

She ran straight towards me and hugged me. It was Lyra, is she going to hug me on every visit?

"Hey there, Lyra."

"Welcome back, Karl-sama. Is this your Knight?"

"Yes she is. Her name is Marian."

Marian then bows to Lyra as she does the same.
Once the welcoming was finished, Grayfia and Lyra leads us to three horse drawn carriages. They were all quite beautiful but the third one was different to the other two. The door broke open and an Australian Shepard jumped out and ran to me.

"Lyra, is this the dog?"

"Yeah, her name is Petal."

I pick Petal up and cradle her in my arms while i rub her belly. I was greeted with a flurry of licks to my face.

"She is rather energetic."

"She is. She is constantly running around the mansion, i'm surprised she hasn't broken anything yet."

"We have stuff that's breakable?"

"Of course. I have bought some ornaments for the house, seen as you never mentioned them."

"I wasn't really bothered."

"You should be!" Lyra raises her voice to me.

"Yes Ma'am."

"Good, now let's get on the carriage so you can start with the papers."

Lyra walks off and Petal jumps down to follow her. Marian also follows and waits outside the carriage.

"I'll see you guys in a bit."

I wave as i walk to the carriage and get in with Marian. I'm sitting with Marian facing towards Lyra and Petal who are facing the way we just came.
Next to me on the seat was two presents and a small stack of papers. I summon my paper to me hand and give it to Lyra who's eyes sparkle.

"Think you can make it?"

"Yes, it's rather simple to make. The hardest thing will be you getting it to work but it shouldn't be difficult at all."

"That's good then. You have the materials ready?"

"Yes. I should have everything done and ready in a week."

"That's perfect. I will be finished with business with the Gremory's just after a week."

"About the papers. I narrowed down the butlers and maids to just two maids."

"If it's just two then hire them both. I'll just choose between the gardeners."

I stamped the papers for the two maids and they disappeared and i took the two papers for the gardeners in hand.

"Karl-sama. You might of wanted to read the sheets on the maids first."

"What? Why?"

"They were for a fallen angel and an angel."

"Really?"

"Yes. Something about the treaty and you so it's making your house more varied."

"Huh ... that's fine by me. Keep them in line."

"Will do, Karl-sama."

I look at the two papers in my hands and they had pictures of two young girls. Is Lyra doing this on purpose? Am i only allowed girls in my household ... what about the chef?

"What's the chef like?"

"Her meals are incredible and she makes large portions."

So i am only allowed girls in my household. Will it make me look like a playboy? I already have 5 fiances. The girl on the left paper was relatively new. She had no experience but graduated at the top of her class. The girl on the right had a few years of experience and she also graduated at the top of her class. She had also won awards for her gardening. So, i stamped on the left paper to accept the girl with no experience. It's a tough place, the job market.
The paper then disappeared as the paper in my right hand slowly burned away after being rejected.

I then pick up the two presents, they were both small boxes. One was heavier than the other but only by a little.
The first box i opened was another 'interesting' present which i gave to Lyra and she happily burnt it and threw the ashes away.
The next box has a beautiful present in it. It was a simple necklace with a jewel at the end. The strap was made out of silver and the jewel looked like an aquamarine.

I then passed the necklace to Marian.

"You take it. It suits you more than it would me."

As Marian puts the necklace on, quiet whimpers escape from Lyra's closed mouth.

"When we arrive Lyra, what are you going to do?"

"I will teleport back home once you leave this carriage."

"Looking forward to making it?"

"I sure am. After seeing the pictures that are circulating about you, it'll be nice for something i made to fit in."

The horse and carriage then comes to an abrupt stop and the door opens showing a butler standing next to the door.
I turned to look at Lyra but she was teleporting herself and Petal back home ... how does that work for dogs? Does she have a mini insignia on her paw?
Marian stepped out first and then i followed her.

"Welcome Lord Zagan."

I was greeted happily by the butler.

"Ojou-sama and the others are waiting for you just ahead."

"Thank you. Let's go, Marian."

"Si."

Marian answered me with a word, it threw me slightly she normally just nods. We walked forward and met up with the others just outside the gate.
I looked past the gate to see that her house was actually a castle. It put my house to shame in height, but it only bothered me for a slight second.
The gate opened as we joined up and a red carpet unraveled and made a path for us to the castle. The maids and butlers then lined up on both sides.
It was rather elaborate and i'm glad i don't have enough servants for this to happen. As we walked forward, the silhouette of a small boy broke from the maids and butlers and ran towards Rias.

"Rias-nee-sama."

A rather cute looking young boy with red hair started to embrace Rias.

"Millicas, i'm back. You've grown big, haven't you?"

The resemblance is uncanny but if i say anything i may be restrained or i might make someone angry. Either way, i'm going to risk it.

"Grayfia, you have a cute kid."

She turns to me and stares as i smile.

"...Thank you, Karl-sama."

"Don't be so restrained. Go and hug your son."

I try and say it to encourage her to relax a little but i guess it seemed like a taunted her.

"Karl-sama! You may be a Lord of Zagan but until you meet Rias' parents you are just a pawn here."

"Am i really? That doesn't seem right to me, I'm Lord Zagan at all times."

This time i actually do taunt her. And it angers her extremely well, she looked like she would attack me.

"Lighten up a little. Pacify."

I tap her shoulder with one finger and a warm blue light shines at the connection and i feel her hostility disappear.

"You calm now?"

"I ... Yes Karl-sama."

"That's good. Can we go inside now?"

Grayfia nods and then leads the way while Millicas walks next to Rias holding hands.
Akeno caught up to me and started to walk by my side.

"How did you calm her down so easily?"

"Illusion magic. It makes everything around her look submissive so she becomes calm and then her anger starts to drop quickly. It's a great trick to taming animals."

I end on that note quite cheerfully.
We arrive in the entry hall. There were stairs right in front of us and a large chandelier hung from the ceiling.

"Ojou-sama, i'd like to show everyone to their rooms at once."

Grayfia then raised her hand and a group of maids gathered in front of us.

"The master is out at present. He's expected to return by this evening. He said he would join you at supper."

Butlers and maids were coming in from behind us and they were carrying luggage. They all went down the same corridor, presumably to the rooms everyone would stay in.

"Ara, Rias. So you've returned."

A woman's voice comes from above us. A striking young woman in a dress starts to descend the stairs. She didn't look much older than us and she was wearing glasses. She looked quite similar to Rias but the color of her hair was flaxen other than that they were identical.
Mother, Sister ... Aunty?

"Mother. I've returned home."

"Mother, huh? Devil's magic really is something else."

"Oh Lord Zagan, It's nice to meet you. My name is Venerana Gremory."

"It's nice to meet you too. Call me Karl though seen as i'll be calling you Okaa-sama."

She smiled to my response, she had the same elegance as Rias.
After the brief introduction, we were all showed to our rooms. The room next to Rias was for Akeno, but Marian asked to stay with her seen as i was placed in Rias' room. Everyone else was scattered down the hallway. I looked around Rias' room, there is no difference between this room and what you would see in a young human girl's room. The walls were pink and decorated appropriately. The shelves held multiple dolls and the odd book. The only difference was the fact that the bed was a King sized one. A young girl has no need for one of them ... hopefully. We all just relax in our rooms until supper.

Supper came round several hours afterwards. We were in the dining room, eating an extravagant meal.
It had reached night time in the human world. I knew that because the Maous had adjusted time to the same as the human world to help out the reincarnated devils. Apparently, the fallen angel region also took up the same time system. I was hoping for something else really, i wanted it to have a different system but it's pretty much the same. Too much accommodation for reincarnated devils, you lose the heritage.

We were sitting at a pretty big oblong table. There was a chandelier on the ceiling in here too, the chairs were also decorated in expensive looking ornaments.
I hope Lyra hasn't bought anything too extravagant while I've been away. Everyone else had started to eat. Asia and Xenovia were trying their best to eat while being nervous, the others were eating like normal. Except for Koneko, she hadn't touched her food yet which is a sign of the apocalypse.
She had started to lighten up around me and show some emotion but now there was nothing, like a blank canvas.
I just sat back in my chair, i hadn't touched my food either. I didn't feel like eating, i still feel off from the blasted train ride.

"Karl-kun, what's wrong?"

Rias' father turned to me after noticing i haven't started eating.

"I don't feel that great ... bloody trains."

I only mouth the last part but it seems he understood, because he just nodded at me.

"Have your parents been well?"

"I actually have no idea. Since becoming the head of Zagan, i have had countless paperwork to deal with and i haven't found much time to do other things. It's really been school and paperwork."

"You have free time now. Seen as you aren't eating why don't you give them a call?"

I look to the clock on the wall. It was ten o'clock, i think i could find get them.

"If it's ok for me to leave. I can easily do it another time."

"It's ok, go. We have plenty of time to talk to you."

"Thank you."

I stand up and push my chair back under the table.

"Well then, Otou-sama, Okaa-sama, Rias. I'll speak to you all later."

I give them a casual wave and start to leave, as i do i notice Marian start to move so i stop.

"Marian. You stay until everyone is finished."

I then walk again and go back to my room. I bring out my phone and call my mother.
It takes a few tries but it connects.

"Hello?"

"Hey mum. How's it going?"

"Oh Karl. We are doing well, how about you?"

"I'm good, just at Rias' parents house right now. Well, it's more of a castle than a house."

"That's the rich for you. How has your new identity been?"

"Busy and taxing. This is the only free time I've had since starting so i'm sorry for not being able to find time to talk."

"It's ok. Just make sure you come here some time on a Sunday so you can see your nephews, they miss you."

"I miss them too. I'll bring a friend with me so they can meet you."

"Oh, is it another girl?"

"Not that way mum. She is my Knight."

"Oooh, like ones you see on tv?"

"No, nothing like that. You'll see when i come back."

"Alright then. We are going to have to cut it there, we are at your nain's."

Oh crap yeah, it's a Friday.

"Ahh, i forgot it was Friday. Say hi to them for me."

"Will do. Speak again."

"See ya."

My mother hangs up first. I close my phone and start to wander the halls and make my way back to the entrance. I tell the butler at the front that if i'm wanted that i was going to the gate. He bows to me and i make my way to the gate. I stop a few metres from it and sit down. I get the dragons to come out in their spectral forms. They were all the same size. Red, blue and white. Tiamat sat in between the two so they couldn't fight.

"Karli, Seren. You two come out as well."

Two magic circles formed to either side of me and they appeared in their dragon forms.
Karli was the biggest dragon, due to the others being spectral and too young. Seren stood at about one and a half meters tall and was just over 3 metres long. Seren had sat on my right while Karli sat on my left. 5 dragons and their master, it was a wonderful sight.

"Tiamat, You've been asleep a lot lately."

{Someone hasn't been using my powers so I've got nothing else to do.}

"I haven't really used Ddraig's either."

{Still more than me.}

"Ok, i'll use you in the next fight. How is your alternate juggernaut drive?"

{It can be used. The difference from Ddraig's will be no boosts and you will be able to shoot fireballs quicker as well as use other elemental attacks.}

"So a literal tank. Sounds good, how is your coming along Albion?"

[I'd say around 30%. You will be able to use divide on multiple things at once in this state, the same with half dimension. Compression divider will be available too.]

"Is compression divider the continuous halving?"

[Yes, it can't be stopped though. The target will be halved every second until it's gone. Lastly, like Ddraig's boosting count, your divide count is broken now as well.]

"That's great. How are you liking it here Albion?"

[It's a little tense with Ddraig, but we are getting along. Tiamat proposed a peace treaty while we are in you. I'm happier on the fighting side because the gap between you and Vali is quite large.]

"I'm glad you are happy. Ddraig, get along with him."

[Yes, sir.]

"That's one thing i wanted to talk to you about Ddraig."

[What is?]

"Your obedience. It's like you are obeying me more often."

[You are just ordering me around more often.]

"Wooooooahhhhh!"

A voice shouts out from across the ground. I peer through the spectral forms and see Marian running over to us.
She walks around them and sits next to me.

"Senhor Zagan, are these your dragons?"

"That is correct. The one to my left is Karli, she is my familiar. Then it's Ddraig, Tiamat and Albion, my sacred gear dragons and finally Seren, she is the daughter of Ddraig and Tiamat. She is my other familiar."

"So i could have a dragon familiar too?"

"Yes, doubtful that you would get a full grown dragon though. You could easily get a sprite dragon, ask Asia she has one."

"Can i go and ask her now?"

"Yes of course. While we are here your day is free, just ask me if there is anything to do in the morning. Think of it as a holiday."

"Thank you, Senhor Zagan."

She gets up and leaves as quickly as she arrived.

"Seren, can you transform into your human form please? You two Karli."

They both nod and transform. They both look the same as before, Seren has grown a little taller but otherwise she is the same.
She is still wearing a purple one piece. I bend down for her and she climbs onto my back and i walk back to the entrance with me.
We enter the doorway and i'm greeted by Lord Gremory.

"Hey Karl-kun, Who are these two girls?"

"My dragon familiars. The one who looks like me is Karli and the one on my back is Seren."

"Hello Karli-kun and Seren-chan."

Karli bows to Lord Gremory as i just hear Seren whisper in my ear.

"Seren says hi. She is a little shy and not talkative at all."

"Rias was looking for you just now, she went back to her room i think."

"Ok Otou-sama."

As i turn around he speaks up again.

"Before you go, do you need a tutor to learn about high class society and anything else?"

"No, i'm good thanks. My maid has already gone over it with me and sent me sheets on everything else plus i already know how to dance for parties."

"Dance, you say."

"Yeah, i know a few difficult ones."

I wave to him as i walk off with my dragons. I enter Rias' room to be greeted with a hug which ended in Seren burning her because she was frightened.
I quickly dismissed her and Karli to save any ruckus and i healed her straight away. Rias told me about what was happening tomorrow.
The gathering of young devils, but before that Rias was going to take everyone sight seeing. I declined but asked her to take Marian with her.
Bloody trains again. I'll have to use another method. Just before i went to bed, i quickly took a piece of paper to Marian telling her about the special function of the belt. After that i joined Rias in sleeping for the next day.

After waving goodbye to everyone, i set off towards the capital city which was Luciferd. The only way to activate my alternate transport was to be at least 8ft above the ground. So i climbed a wall and took a run and jump and activated it. The special function was called Crys. Crys was a mechanical horse that looked like a normal horse.

It was the main reason for the belt, alternate transport that wasn't my wings. The chain was the metal of the horse and the leather was the skin.
You could only tell it was mechanical if you were to inspect it closely otherwise it looked like a normal horse even the movements except it was quicker and sturdier.

I set off across the Gremory territory. I quickly galloped through open ground but was held up in towns and other cities. I was recognized in the cities by people and i was having my picture taken while up on the horse. I got down at times to speak to people and have pictures with kids. I didn't stay longer than 20 minutes in each town, any longer and it would of got bothersome. I arrived at the destination early so i used fade and brought out a dragon to watch for Rias'.

Around an hour later, Rias appeared and the dragon alerted me. As an employee approached them, i walked towards them and faded back into view.

"Welcome Gremory-sama, Zagan-sama. Please come this way."

We followed him and after going down a passage, i saw several figures in the corner.

"Sairaorg!"

Rias recognized one of the figures and he approached us after hearing his name being called. It was a boy who was the same age as us. He was a good looking guy and he was incredibly tall. You could tell he was strong by just glancing at him, his body was clad in muscles.

"It's been a while Rias."

He then started to shake hands with Rias while smiling. He was energetic. Devils who must of been part of his group turned to look at us.

"Yeah, i missed you. There are some people here that haven't met you yet. This person is Sairaorg, he is a cousin on my mother's side."

"I'm Sairaorg Bael, the next head of the Bael family."

I stepped towards him and offered him my hand.

"Hey Sairaorg. I'm Karl Zagan, the head of the Zagan family."

He quickly takes my hand and shakes it furiously.

"Yes, every devil knows who you are. Whether its due to you being Zagan or a devil with the blood of angels and fallen angels or the King of dragons."

"King of dragons, that's a new one."

"Yes, it only started last night but there were pictures of you with 5 dragons going around last night."

"Ahh yes. Didn't expect to get a name that quickly from that."

"Well, one picture or story about you is worth a story on the Maou. You have a lot of eyes on you at an early stage."

"Don't i feel lucky. Why are you in a passage anyway?"

"Agares and Astaroth have already arrived. Zephyrdol came last. Immediately after he arrived, he started arguing with Agares."

"What?! Is it still going on?"

"Yeah why?"

"Shit ... I'll see you in there. Marian, follow!"

I hear a yes behind me and i start to sprint through the corridors and crashed through the big doors.
Once i entered i saw a man arguing with Seekvaira. I walked up to them calmly and looked straight at Zephyrdol.

"What's going on here?"

"I was asking her why she always come with guards, no wonder she is still a virgin."

I took a step closer to him.

"What's wrong with her being a virgin?"

I'm now standing right in his face as the others enter the door. Sairaorg takes a step forward but Rias stops him.

"It's a shame. All women of the Maous stink of virgins and it's unbearable."

"Unbearable. Anything else?"

"Yeah, i told her that i would give her a formal opening ceremony."

I squinted my eyes at him and my aura started to pour out. It became like a mist on the floor, you couldn't see the ground anymore.

"So you were going to have sex with her?"

"Yeah, of course."

"Wrong thing to say."

I stepped back and raised my hand till it was in front of his face, literally 30cm away from him and punched him.
No room at all to build up power but the force was still strong enough to destroy most of our surroundings and send him into the wall.

"We are meant to greet each other, not declare that you are going to rape someone. Especially when that someone is my fiance, got it?"

Zephyrdol nodded and dropped to the floor and passed out. I reeled back the aura and the floor became visible again.
I turned to Seekvaira and looked her up and down making sure she was ok.

"Are you ok, 'Vaira?"

"Yes, Karl-kun. I'm fine."

"That's good, it's been a while since we last spoke."

We moved and sat down on the nearest functional chair. Employees rushed in and started to fix the room and took Zephyrdol for some quick treatment.
Her peerage closed in behind her as Marian came to my side.

"Marian, this is Seekvaira Agares. Another fiance of mine, the others are her peerage."

"Hello Princesa Agares. My name is Marian and i am Senhor Zagan's Knight."

"It's nice to meet you Marian."

Marian then bows to Seekvaira as she speaks. The door opens again and Sona comes in with her peerage.

"Marian, go and introduce yourself to the people in the school uniform. That's Sona Sitri and her group, she is another fiance of mine."

"Of course, Senhor Zagan."

She bows to me and the Seekvaira and walks off to introduce herself.

"How have you been 'Vaira?"

"I've been well, training my peerage a lot. You?"

"Buried under piles of paperwork and then helping deal with the peace treaty."

"Yes i saw, Is the story true?"

"Would you prefer to see it?"

"Yes please."

Seekvaira actually got a little excited at this. Seeing her reaction i stood up and moved to an empty portion of the room causing everyone to stare at me.
I then made each set of wings come out. My wings then came out in this order and stayed, 2 devil wings, 2 red scaled wings, 2 white scaled wings, 2 blue scaled wings, 2 blue light wings, 10 fallen angel wings, 12 angel wings, 2 rainbow wings and finally the 4 palm tree wings.
After they all came out, i started to glow a gold aura thanks to Ho-ohs wings. I then walked back to Seekvaira but couldn't sit down.

"There you go. They are great for turning into a ball."

"Why would you know that?"

"I'm deathly scared of trains."

With a clap of my hands, my wings then went back into me and i sat down.
Marian came straight back after greeting Sona. When Marian returned, a new set of doors opened and an employee came in.

"Sorry for making you all wait. Everyone is waiting."

We then all got up and followed him with our respective groups. I was with Marian in between Rias' and Sona's group. The room we were led to had a strange atmosphere. There were seats placed in extremely high places, and there were rather distinguished-looking people sitting there.
On the level above them was Sirzechs and Serafall. She wasn't dressed as a magical girl this time, a little disappointing.
Besides those two, there were Ajuka and Asmodeus on either side.
When we all entered the room, we were being looked down upon by the higher-ups. Probably in both forms of the phrase.
It didn't feel very good to be looked down upon by this many people, it actually angered me a little.

"Good you have gathered. In order to check the faces of you all, who will carry the burden of the next generation, you have been gathered here. This is also a meeting that is performed over a regular cycle, so that we can ascertain the young devils."

An elderly looking devil spoke to us with a solemn voice.
A full-mustached male devil then stands up and speaks, rather sarcastically.

"They seem to have fought right away though .."

"We wouldn't of had to if the shit kept his mouth shut."

Chatter starts to fill the top half of the room.

"Lord Zagan, you and these 6 devils are of the next generation that have pedigree and true ability that no objection can be raised against. That's why, i want you to compete together before your debuts and increase your power in this way."

So we will be doing some rating games soon. It'll give Marian a chance to see how we fight properly.

"Will we also eventually be sent out in the battle against the Khaos Brigade?"

Sairaorg suddenly asks that.

"I don't know about you 6 but Lord Zagan will be definitely."

Sirzechs answers him, Sairaorg raised his eyebrow. He doesn't look very happy that i can and he can't.

"Why? Even if we are young, we carry part of the responsibility of devils. I also feel that i could keep up with Zagan-sama easily."

"Haha. Sairaorg, i admire your bravery. However you are reckless and you can't keep up with Lord Zagan. Of the power we have seen right now, he could beat me and he hasn't shown half of his power yet. He could be as powerful as the two strongest beings in existence. Aside from that, i'd like to avoid sending you all, who are still in the midst of growing, to the battlefield. It would also be a great loss if we lose any of you."

"I understand."

His expression doesn't match his words, they are the complete opposite.
Then the higher ups continued to talk about random things and the upcoming games from the Maou. Gonna become the King of games.

"Now then, i apologize for keeping you with this long talk. Well, we all see our dreams and hopes in you young ones. I want you to understand at least that. You are the treasures of the underworld."

Everybody hung on Sirzechs words, they were genuine. There is nothing bad or false about it, he is a genuinely nice guy.

"To finish things, will you now let us hear your respective future goals?"

Sairaorg was the first to respond.

"My dream is to become Maou."

"Hoh.."

The higher-ups are struck back by Sairaorg and let out breaths of wonder.

"It's unprecedented for a devil from the Great King family to leave it."

"When the people of the underworld feel that there's no choice but for me to become Maou, i will become one."

Sairaorg's words are calm and you can tell he is deadly serious.

Rias was the next to answer, they are going in line so it's me next.

"My goal for the near future is to live as the next Gremory head, and to win in each Rating game battle."

That's a rather bland thing to want.

"I want to build Zagan back to how it use to be and then contribute towards healthcare in the underworld. When i say contribute, i mean doing absolutely anything for hospitals to get what they need. Even if it costs my reputation or even my life."

I declare my goal and it's what i want. I believe that everything can be fixed in one way or another and i want to make it happen.
Small gasps come from some of the higher-ups. Then the other young devils state their dreams and goals.

Sona was the last to speak.

"I wish to build a school for the Rating games in the underworld."

Can't say i'm surprised.

"If it's learning about Rating games then isn't there already one?"

"That is a school where only high-class devils and devils of privileged rank are accepted. The school i want to build is one where low-class devils and reincarnated devils can also attend without any distinction."

A roar of laughter comes from the higher-ups over the assembly hall. This just pisses me off.

'Dragons. Come out for a minute.'

I then start to ooze out with Red, blue and white aura as the three dragons appear in front of me.

"Whats wrong with that you old bastards?!"

I shout up at them causing them to stop laughing and focus on me.

"Everyone is entitled to their own dreams. Most of you rely on reincarnated devils so why not help them out as well."

I look around to see them staying quiet.

"So you are all going to discriminate on them, just because they aren't pure bloods? We, Devils, wouldn't be able to operate as well as we do without them and on top of that the fallen angels and angels would of had the upper hand on us. They deserve respect from you old bastards!"

I roar up to them as the three dragons join in unison.

"Sona will achieve her dream and you can watch how well it does from your death beds."

I stop the aura from coming out anymore but keep the dragons in front of me.

"Lord Zagan, if Sona Sitri-dono wins all of her games then we will acknowledge her dream."

"Fuck that you piece of shits. You don't even think she can win, at least make an offer that you think she can win."

The higher-ups start to talk with each other as the room gets quieter. Then all their eyes turn to me.

"We now acknowledge her dream but for your insolence and rude language then you have to contribute to her dream and not retire from any of your rating games."

"Done. I will help her build and fund the project and there is no chance of me going down."

I reply to the old men coldly.

"Very well then, let's play the games between the young people."

Sirzechs breaks into the bad atmosphere with a happy attitude and everyone pays attention.

"Rias and Sona will be the first match. The date of the competition will be August 20th in human world time. You may do whatever until then. Lord Zagan, wait here when everyone has left."

"I had expected as much."

I shake my head and sit down. The other young devils start to leave leaving me and Marian in front of the higher-ups.
Once they all left, Sirzechs addresses me.

"Lord Zagan, You need to stay calm even if you are angry."

"I normally would be but since having these dragons, the threshold has got lower. I have no tolerance for old people living in the past."

"I admire you for sticking up for you fiance but do try to keep it to a minimum and refrain from using such language."

"It's got nothing to do with the fact that she is my fiance."

I turn and leave without being dismissed, Marian bows to them and runs after me.

"Marian, stick with Rias for a while and tell Sona that i'm sorry for making a scene."

I use fade and disappear from sight and walk up the stairs back into the main room. Everyone was sitting down waiting for me to come through.
When Marian came through by herself, it sparked confusion.

"Did Karl go invisible again?"

"Yes, he did. Princesa Sona, Karl would like to apologize for making a scene. He would apologize himself but he is still angry and has gone off somewhere."

I start to move again causing my image to flicker in front of them as i run off. I make it outside and teleport back to the Gremory household.
I stayed invisible until i arrive in Rias' room and just lie down on the bed and close my eyes.

When i woke up, i was under the covers. I looked to a clock and it was around twelve the next day so i got up and went outside.
As i got there, everyone looked straight at me not saying a word.

"What is it?"

"You are late."

"Point being? I'm not really training like the others."

"No but i have called someone special to tutor you in the ways of a dragon."

"And that is?"

"Me!"

A booming voice comes from the sky as a huge dragon dropped down in front of me.

{Tannin!}

"Tiamat?"

{That's me. Ddraig and Albion are here too.}

"What is this boy? How is he still alive with those three in him?"

"Exception to the rules."

"Tiamat forced them into a peace treaty."

"Anyway, Karlos. Tannin will be your teacher for a week and then for the three others you can do what you want."

"Yes, i have to go back home. My maid is currently working on something for me."

"She is creating something?"

"Yes, my maid is quite handy. I'll show you in the first rating game."

'Tiamat, can you activate your Alternate drive?'

{Will do.}

{Alternate Drive: Tiamat.}

I drop to all fours as i start to illuminate in a blue light. I then transform into a blue dragon, it looked identical to Ddraig's except the tail was straight.

"Where are we going Tannin?"

"Well, Miss Rias. Can we use the mountain over there?"

Tannin then points to a far-off mountain.

"Sure, please teach him as much as you can."

"Leave it to me."

His wings start to flap as he slowly rises in the air.

"Azazel, has Marian got anything to do?"

"No, i hadn't set anything for her."

"Marian. Do you wanna train swords with Kiba or learn about dragons?"

"Dragons."

Expected answer from her. I bend my front half down and she quickly climbs up onto my back.
After i reach the same height as Tannin we set off towards the mountain. I hadn't flown before in this form so it was weird and hard to keep up with him.
He was bloody quick for his size, it was insane. We reached the mountain that was quite a few miles away in under a minute.

When we arrived at the mountain, we started training straight away. He was going to teach me about dragons by fighting. I didn't understand how it would work but i remembered that dragons resembled power so strength is a huge portion of being a dragon. While i was fighting with Tannin, Marian was walking around the mountain. Tannin asked her watch us and try dodging our attacks. We were to fight each other as well as train Marian, Tannin said he could smell the dragon in her. I could smell something similar to me in her but i couldn't say for definite that what i smelt was a dragon.

Quickly after starting our fight, a huge proportion of the mountain had been leveled, there were a countless number of craters and crumbled rocks scattered around. He was strong but not using his full power. Two reasons for that, he is either underestimating me or it could destroy this mountain along with Marian.
I was both annoyed and pleased by this. A serious but kind dragon. This was what happened for the first two and a half days. Constant barrage of attacking and defending.

Although when it became night we toned it down a little so we didn't accidently kill Marian. On the third day, Azazel came around lunch time.

"Oh, you're doing it. How is it going?"

That was his entrance. Not caring about anything else but the training.
When i noticed him i saw he was carrying a picnic basket.

"It's going well. What's in the basket?"

"A boxed lunch from Akeno. Rias wasn't very pleased with it."

"Did it cause a fight between the two?"

"Surprisingly, no."

"That's weird. I've gotten closer to the both of them recently as well, i would of thought they would be at each other's necks in this type of situation."

We then got into the story of him and Vali. Vali was an orphan who Azazel took in. Azazel treated him like his own and by himself. From what he said and how he sounded, there was no lie in his voice or emotion. He sounded like a troubled father, especially when he mentioned the first time Vali entered Juggernaut drive. From what he said, i'm happy i got the dragons to work on an alternative so quickly.

Juggernaut Drive was a give and take power. You would get an insanely strong power that was easily capable of killing God and in exchange you would have to give up a portion of your life or if you had enough magic then that instead. Despite that, it was hard to break out of juggernaut drive and if you weren't careful you could die in that form. As we dropped the serious topic, i came out of my dragon form. I could stay in Tiamat's for a week and it was the same for Ddraig's. Albion wasn't finished yet, supposedly it would take another week unless the others helped him.
There was no sign of Ddraig helping and Tiamat said she might. These dragons don't seem that bothered about helping me out.

"Karlos, let's change the topic."

"Ok."

"What do you think of Akeno?"

"Perfect if she would wear glasses, why?"

"I have been watching over her in her father's place but from when we spoke you seemed to know everything and had already got her to think about forgiving him. So i am entrusting her to you."

"It may not go smoothly but i will make sure she stays safe."

"I'm relieved. I was afraid that you would be too busy as the head of Zagan and having jobs from the three factions to do on top of your standard devil work for Rias."

"That's true. My life is extremely busy, main reason why i'm not training for the entire month. I would of liked to but none of that stuff will stop me from making sure she is ok, you have my word on that."

"Thank you, hopefully Barakiel can rest easy now. More importantly, the problem is Koneko."

"What's wrong with Neko?"

"There's nothing to be done about it. She is impatient and is doubting her power."

"How so?"

"She has been overdoing the training, she collapsed this morning."

"What?! Why not say that from the beginning?"

I bring out my rainbow wings and activate a tailwind to follow me.

"Azz, please bring Marian back when you leave. Tannin, i'll be back in a few days. I need to go home and check on things."

"Alright, Lord Zagan."

I set off and flew as quickly as i could to the Gremory household. It wasn't as quick as i was in my dragon form by it was still quick.

When i arrived, i landed feet first into the ground skidding a little from the speed. I apologized to the butlers and ran in straight to Koneko's room bursting through the doors.

As i entered, only Akeno was in there with Koneko. I walked in and noticed that she has a pair of cat ears on her head.

"Aki, could we be alone for a while? Please."

Akeno looks at me and nods. She leaves the room quietly and closes the door.
I make my way to the bed and sit down next to her and bring out my cat ears and tails.

"How are you doing, Neko?"

"...Why did you come here?"

"Isn't it obvious? I came here to see you, as soon as i heard i rushed here to see you."

"Let's see. You think you are the weakest and you think you are useless so you overdid your training to get stronger quicker."

Her eyes opened a little as she started to stare at me.

"That will not make you stronger, it will harm your body. The rest of us are strong because we have dealt with things that forced us to be strong. I was born with my power, Kiba overcame something that has haunted him. Akeno is slowly doing the same thing with my help. I also know what's troubling you, I've also seen what it's done to you."

"How do you know?"

"Hex. My power that allows me to see into other people's minds, but i didn't do it to you on purpose. If i'm not dreaming or in the dreamspace with my dragons then it goes haywire and automatically links with people. I know what troubles everyone in the group."

I wrap my arms around Koneko and lower my voice to a whisper.

"Stick to the training Azz gave you. The only way for you to get as strong as us quickly is to get over what happened with your sister, i'll be here to help you every step of they way. Have you wondered why i haven't been training with it yet?"

"... I have."

"To help you. Train as you train, help you with it. Once you come to terms with what your sister did and she that the power can be used for good then you can become strong."

I release her from a hug and start to pat her head.

"I'll be here or at my house for today and tomorrow. If you need me just call me and i'll come to you, rest for now."

I smile to her as i stand up and walk to the door.

"Thank you ... Karl-nii."

I nod to her and open the door and close it behind me. Both Rias and Akeno were there waiting for me.

"How is she?"

"Better. She should go back to normal after a decent sleep and i've spoken to her about her power. If she acts up again, call me."

"Where are you going? Didn't Azazel tell you that my mother wanted to see you for a bit?"

"No, i left as soon as he said about Neko. Will it be quick with your mother? I have some stuff to do."

"I don't even know what she wanted you for."

"Where is she?"

"Main hall."

I walk off and wave to them as they slowly enter Koneko's room.
As i enter the main hall, i see Lady Gremory standing next to a side table that has a music player on top of it. The rest of the room is clear, everything has been pushed to the side.

"Okaa-sama? You called for me?"

"I did. I heard from my husband that you are doing well with learning about the devil society but he also said something that interested me."

As she spoke, the room started to fill with people. Everyone from the ORC was here, even Sona and her peerage was here. Sirzechs and Serafall were the last to enter. Butlers and maids started to cover another wall at the far end of the room. Lord Gremory wasn't here though.

"I take it you were interested about the dancing? Is that why Otou-sama is not here?"

"That is correct, he didn't want to be ashamed so he isn't here just in case."

The music started and we took our places, she made me take the lead to see how good i was. We danced for near enough half an hour.
The range varied, from simple ballroom to tango. We also performed Salsa and Monferrina, an Italian folk dance and to finish it off we performed the 'Dolphin tango'. We finished by bowing to each other and were applauded by everyone who had arrived to watch.

"So how was i?"

"...Excellent. Better than i had expected ... and the best i have ever danced with."

Lady Gremory spoke softly and slowly as she was getting her breath back. Dancing is extremely tiring for what it is, the concentration takes up a majority of it.

"Thank you for you kind words. If that is all then i must be off."

The boosted gear formed on my arm and the jewel shined.

"What is it Ddraig?"

[Lyra sent a message to say she was done. All that's needed is to fit it.]

"That's good. Tell her i'm on my way."

The red gauntlet then disappears and i quickly change my clothes due to sweating from dancing.
I teleport home before anyone could speak to me. When i arrive i am greeted by Petal, an Angel and a Fallen angel.

"Hello. Are you the two new maids?"

"Yes, Karl-sama. I'm Mittelt." She was the fallen angel and she was wearing a gothic maid uniform. She was a petite girl with blonde hair with a black bow.

"I am Lailah." She was the angel and was wearing the same maid uniform as Lyra does. She was a little taller than Mittelt and she had long flowing blonde hair.

"It's nice to meet you two. Where can i find Lyra?"

"Up the stairs and all the way to the right. The last door you come across."

"Thanks Lailah."

I take off with Petal following closely. I walk to the end of the corridor and see light escaping from the bottom of the door.
I open the door and close it quickly making sure Petal doesn't get in.

"Lyra. I'm here."

Lyra then pops her head up from behind a table. I walk towards her and on the table is two plates of metal, both were 50cms tall and and 10cm in width.

"This looks quite similar."

"Yes. The way to form them into wings with be the same, just think and they will form and as you requested they can be covered in any type of power you want."

"So fire, electricity or ice?"

"Yes, even ground or the power of destruction."

"How about wind or illusion?"

"Wind will be invisible wings. Illusion will make them look like black liquid."

"Let's get to fixing them on."

"Ok then, you'll will have to rest for today and take it easy tomorrow nothing major."

She leads me to a chair and makes me lie down on my front. What happens next hurt like hell.
I expected it to hurt because of what was happening but it was intense. The first plate was to be connected to my spine, once it was connected it would form an additional layer around it reinforcing my spine and then the second plate fused with my skin.
The skin around that area became tougher and colder. The operation took a little over an hour as she had to be precise not to damage anything and she didn't, luckily. Once it had finished, i felt a bit sore and balance felt a little off like i had to lean forward to keep balance.

"Can i test them out or do i have to wait for that?"

I asked Lyra as i was getting up off the table. My whole torso was covered in bandages which sort of made my question pointless.

"You can but i advise against it. Your body needs to react with it and fuse together completely, you can try it tomorrow but not too much."

"Alright Lyra, thanks. Is there anything here for me to do?"

"Nothing, there are some papers but i'll deal with them. There have been no presents so far."

"Ok, i'll be leaving then. I've got to make sure Marian is ok."

"Be sure to come back."

"Yeah, i'll be back in a week or so."

I teleported from the room to the main hall of the Gremory house. It was around time for food so i made my way to the dining room and caught everyone in the midst of food.

As i entered i was greeted by Lord Gremory, Sirzechs and Grayfia were still here.

"How did your business go?"

"A little painful but i expected it to be."

"What was your business?"

Sirzechs asked me with a worried expression.

"A little modification to my body. Just something to help with my magic."

"When can i see it?"

"Tomorrow, i need to rest for today."

I turned to a butler who was next to the door.

"Would you be able to get me some bandages and scissors?"

"Of course, Lord Zagan."

He then bowed to me and left the room. He returned a minute later with what i requested.
I leave the room and walk back to Rias' room and lie on my front. I lay there in wait for Rias to come back, and she arrived a while later.

"Yo Ria-tan."

"Hey Karl. Azazel said that you don't have anything else to do now, Tannin was more than happy with your power as a dragon."

"That was it? Just testing my dragon abilities?"

"Apparently so."

She closed the door behind her and sat next to me on the bed. I took of my shirt and faced away from her and pointed to the bandages.

"Could you change it for me please?"

"..Yes."

It took half a minute for her to get rid of the bandage, she was either being careful or Lyra had put too much on. I then felt a cold shiver down my spine as Rias ran her finger down the scar on my back, and then moved her hand to the old one that run along the left side of my lower back.

"I didn't know you had scars."

"Only that one. I don't even know how they happened."

That was true, I've tried to remember but i couldn't. I also asked my parents but they didn't know either.
Rias moved her hand back to my spine as she started to run her finger down it.

"What is this?"

"Metal plating."

"Why?"

"Strengthen my spine and creates new wings."

Rias then starts to wrap my torso back up in bandages.

"Why would you want more wings?"

"I don't use magic that often, these wings will help with that. The wings will form dependent on the magic and the spell that's used. So if i use a fire spell then they'll be fiery wings. More red than Phenex's wings."

"Isn't that bad if your enemy finds out?"

"Yes."

"Then why do it?"

"I wanted to."

"Is that the only reason?"

"I guess it is."

When Rias finishes, we go to sleep. For the next few days, i relax around and watch Marian train. I occasionally join in and spar with her, she got better by each fight but she couldn't keep up with my speed.
She had also started to use 'Possibilities' as weights to help her train. I had it made a more of a training tool for my peerage and Crys for transport.
During these few days, Albion had finished his Alternative drive with the help of Tiamat. He said i could now use Compression divider when i'm in that form.

It was the night of the party. Everyone else had slept for the day to catch up on rest, i had also made plans for transportation there and was given a spell to help with it. I was standing in the parlor waiting for everyone else to get ready, Karli was with me already dressed up in a red dress.I gotta say, looking at her, i would make a damn fine woman.

"Karl-sama?"

I turned around to see Saji was walking towards me.

"Why are you here?"

"Kaichou will be going to the meeting place along with Rias-senpai and i followed her here. So, Kaichou went to meet senpai and after that i started to wander around the mansion."

"Now i know why Rias told me to get Karli to help out."

"The game will be taking place soon."

"It will. Have you been training?"

"Yes, i also started to do a little more than what you started me on."

"That's good, i'll have to see your power for myself."

"Do you remember the time when the young devils gathered a month ago?"

"Of course, i got into a fight and swore at a load of old people."

"Yes, we were thankful for it."

"We?"

"My dream is to become a teacher."

"I want to teach about Pawns and teach about there potential, Kaichou even told me she wanted me to help."

"Then you will. I will do my fair share to help you out."

"Karl, sorry for making you wait. Ara, so Saji-kun came."

I looked behind me to see everyone was there, all dressed up and wearing make-up. I guess i'll keep it down this time and just say they look nice. All the girls wore dresses even Gasper.

"You all look lovely, even you Gasper."

I brought a smile to my face as i mentioned Gasper. I looked to my side and saw Saji in a weird state while looking at someone.
I followed his line on sight and saw that he was staring at Sona. Sona was there too, she was also dressed like the others but looked shy.

"I gotta agree with Saji. You look very pretty Sona."

Saji couldn't do anything but nod from beside me. I got up and went outside with Karli while making them wait inside.
I also got Seren to come out in her Dragon form and Karli transformed as well. I took a little distance to and started the chant to transform.

"I, who is about to awaken,
Am the White Dragon Emperor who will take the law down to the darkness.
I walk the road of righteousness against the infinite destruction and side by side with the imaginary dream.
I shall become a righteous Emperor of White Dragon
And I shall have you obey the silvery-white illusions!"

[Alternative Drive: Albion]

With a bright white explosion of light i started to transform. This time i transformed into a white dragon with sparkling blue eyes, i also looked a little taller and longer and the other two.

"Can you get them now?"

The butler who was waiting for us to get ready then went inside to get everyone.

"You two, activate these spells."

I pass two pieces of paper to the others, they both chomp on the papers as a faint white light coats them both. I do the same as the other two but i can tell whether i had the white coat or not. As the others started to come out, we all took our places beside each other and lay down so they could get on.
The butler walks up to me.

"As you can see i brought them."

"Thank you."

My voice erupts out of the dragons mouth and it knocks the butler off of his feet.

"Ahh .. i'm sorry about that."

The butler just bows to me and walks off and i turn my attention towards everyone.

"We are your rides. Asia and Neko, please go to Seren."

Seren then moves forward while lying down, the two girls then got on with the help out Kiba.

"Saji, Kiba, Xenovia and Gasper. Please go to Karli."

Karli then does the same as Seren. Kiba helps the everyone up and then Saji offers his hand to pull Kiba up.

"Rias, Sona, Akeno and Marian. You can ride on me."

Marian just walks towards me happily completely missing out on the innuendo as the other girls blush as they move forward.
I moved my left wing and positioned it so they could easily walk up it to sit on my back. I then stood up and took a few flaps of my wings and i then started to hover in the air. I waited for the other two to do the same and then set off for a high-rise hotel.

"How did you take it Sona, Akeno?"

"We were both surprised."

Sona was the one to answer me as Akeno nodded.

"This is an alternative form to Juggernaut drive, so expect to see this again."

"Already?! It's only been a month since the meeting."

"I know. Albion only finished working on this a week or so ago, i did enter balance breaker with him as soon as i got him."

With two quick flaps of my wings i sped up our speed, the spell was doing it's work. The girl's hair was still perfect.

"How did Saji react to me? I was busy looking at the butler."

"Speechless and jealous."

"He may be able to become one afterwards. When he does Sona can i copy his power? Vitra is the dragon which best resemble me with his black flames of illusion."

"I will tell Saji to allow you to copy it after the rating games."

"Thank you. We are here."

After a short journey, we arrived at the hotel. It was located in a clearing on the edge of the Gremory territory.
On our entrance, i noticed some Dragons flying to another entrance to the hotel. The three of us landed in front of the hotel in view of a lot of guests.
They just stood and stared as they saw everyone get down. Karli and Seren then disappear through my magic circle as i reverted out of my form causing the guests eyes to widen in surprise. I then do a few stretches to loosen myself up and we walked inside the hotel. Akeno confirmed us at the front desk and we moved to the elevator at the back of the room.

"It seems the party is on the huge top floor. Everyone, be sure to introduce yourself formally. There are people from distinguished families here."

We all nodded towards Rias.

"Rias, you and Sona go first. I need to talk with Marian before we go up."

"Ok, we'll see you up there."

They turned and then got into the elevator which easily held them and could occupy around 5 more. The door closed and then start to go up.
I then turned to Marian who was fidgeting.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm not used to dresses."

"That's alright. Just do your best."

"Will do. What was it you wanted to tell me, Senhor Zagan?"

"To reiterate what Rias said, Be formal and introduce yourself as my knight. Don't answer anything to personal, just say that you don't know. The other thing is Koneko, watch her for me while i make my rounds and come tell me if she goes off somewhere."

"Ok."

She bows to me and i nod. We then move to the elevator and wait for it to come back down. I use my magic to transform out of my battle gear into something casual. I changed into a pair of purple and black hi-tops, black skinny jeans and a black and purple shirt. I also changed my hair to a dark purple.
A beep sounded in front of us and the door to the elevator opened. We got in and pressed the button for the top floor.
The elevator started and quickly started to rise and arrived at the top floor in a minute. We then passed through a small corridor and opened the door to the party and all eyes dropped on us.

"Ahh Lord Zagan. It's nice to finally meet you."

A man walks up to me and takes my hand to shake it. Marian continues into the room and joins up with Rias.

"It's nice to meet you too. I'm sorry about my get up, i'm not too keen on formal attire."

"Oh no, it's fine. You are still young, you'll warm to it eventually. Haha."

The man starts to laugh as others approach me and they barge in to introduce themselves to me.
I'm introduced to about 30 high-class devils before i could move from the door and actually into the room. Some of them even introduced me to their daughters, who greeted me nervously. They were happy to see my laid back personality, they compared me to my father quite a lot. They said i had his flare.

I moved a few more metres into the room before i was bombarded by what seemed like all of the young female devils. I didn't have any room at all to move, it was annoying and hard to keep focused. They were all much smaller than me and it forced me to look down completely and with each girl all i saw was their face and cleavage. Their was the odd girl tall enough for me to just see their face and i happily spoke to them.

I pushed my way through them to Kiba who was speaking with a few of the older female devils. I poked him on the shoulder as they started to leave.

"Kiba ... Help me."

Kiba moved to look past me and saw the crowd of girls that had started to follow me.

"What should i do?"

"Say something to them that will catch their hearts. I have other people to greet, they all just want a piece of me and i don't want to tire out from saying no constantly."

"Hahaha ... i'll see what i can do for you."

"Thanks Casanova. You are a good buddy."

I patted him on the back and made my way to the others in the ORC who are sitting down and eating. It was Asia, Koneko, Xenovia, Marian and Gasper.
They looked quite happy to see me.

"Taking some time to yourselves too?"

"Yes, it's overwhelming for my first time."

"Think about it being mine Asia? I got mobbed when i entered."

"..Ye-yes, you seemed to do well with them."

"...I can't really afford not to. I'm trying to keep the image that Zagan had."

I then started to join them in eating food. And then a person came from behind me, someone familiar.

"It's been a while, Karl-sama."

I turned around to the voice to see Ravel Phenex there.
It's been several months since i agreed to the marriages, she was the only one i hadn't seen since then.

"It's been a while Ravel. I'm sorry i hadn't come sooner to see how my young fiance was doing."

She dropped her head quickly and her cheeks turned red.

"It's ok. I've heard you have been busy with a selection of things."

"That's right. How is your brother doing anyway?"

As i mentioned him, she just sighed.

"He's been in low spirits. You dealt him a great shock by defeating him so easily and taking Rias-sama away. It should of been a good lesson for him though."

"That's true. Hopefully it'll make him train and not rely on his abilities so much. What are you doing now?"

"I've currently finished trading, I've now become my mother's servant. She said that she would trade me again when i found someone i wanted to go to. So essentially i'm a free piece right now."

"Trading, huh? Is your mother here?"

"Yes, she is. Why?"

"How about joining my peerage?"

"Really?!"

"Of course, even more so if you give me a reaction like that."

"I'll take you to her now."

"Guys, i'll be back in a bit."

I wave to them as i follow Ravel through a crowd of people until we reach someone who looks like a slightly older version of her and we stop.
We wait for a minute for her to finish talking to some people and she turns around and greets me.

"Why hello, Lord Zagan. It's nice to finally meet you."

"I agree, it's a pleasure. Ravel told me that she was a free piece seen, would i be able to take her off your hands?"

"Of course. Would you like to do it now?"

"Really? If that's ok?"

"Of course it is. It's simple you don't have to do a thing, just make sure your piece is either bishop or Queen."

I took the queen piece out of my pocket and show it her.

"I wouldn't have anyone else as my queen, she is the one fiance which i can look after myself so i want her as close as possible."

I smile to her as she beams back to me. She starts the sequence straight away, she told me to have an arm around Ravel to support her seen as this was a rapid trade instead of the usual one. It seemed she was so happy that i was going to have her that she wanted it done then and there. Her bishop piece came out of her chest and was radiating a flowing orange. She then gestured to me as Ravel's chest continued to glow an orange colour. As i put my queen piece to the light, it slowly changed from orange to brown and then started to suck in the piece.

Once it entered, her hand glowed with my clan insignia signalling the completion of the process.

"Thank you Okaa-sama."

I feel a tug on my sleeve and i turn around to see Marian.

"Senhor Zagan, Koneko has just entered the elevator. I think she went to the lobby."

"Thanks Marian. I'm sorry but i have to leave for a little bit but i'll be back. Ravel, this is Marian and she is my Knight."

I then leave them and quickly walk to the elevator and getting in before it closes. When i entered there was one person in it, it was Rias.

"You saw her too then?"

"Yes, but how did you know? You were doing a trade with Lady Phenex."

"I had Marian keep an eye on her for me. It seems that i might need to get another person into Kuoh Academy now."

"I saw.." She looked rather upset.

"Don't be like that Rias. She is the one fiance that i have to look after myself, i have to split off from you sooner or later."

"When will that be?" Rias asks me while pouting.

"When Kiba is strong enough. From what i can tell, he is not there yet. You might have me for another year."

When we arrived at the first floor, we asked around if anyone had seen Koneko and they said that someone similar had gone outside.

Bat!
I brought out a bat and sent him to find Koneko as we stood next to the fountain outside.

After a few minutes the bat came back, she was in the forest. It was a bit of a distance away so i picked Rias up in a princess carry and ran off into the forest.
I ran for a few minutes before we came upon some people, i slowed down and activated fade. Once we disappeared, i walked forwards really slowly.
As i finally cleared the trees and got closer, i noticed Koneko and a new girl with black hair and cat ears.

"It's been a while hasn't it?"

The woman spoke catching Koneko's full attention.

"You!"

"Hello Shirone. It's me your onee-chan."

Shirone? I bet that Rias named her Koneko then.

"Kuroka-neesama."

Kuroka. So that's the name of the exiled devil. She became an exiled devil after killing her master, even though it was to get out of bad things there must of been a better way out of it.
A small black cat then started to snuggle up against her feet.

"Onee-chan is very impressed that you came this far after following this black cat that sneaked into the party-nya."

I see, so that's why she is here. I didn't think she would come out here knowing she would meet her sister.

"I was a little interested in the party so i came here. I had heard that you became part of the Gremory group."

A new person then stepped out from the shadows and walked forwards to Kuroka. He was a good looking man and he was wearing Chinese armour.
It looked a little unfair and this place was a little sketchy, so i put Rias down and disabled fade.

"What do you two want anyway?"

Kuroka and the man turned my way as i disabled fade, Koneko turned to me after i started speaking.

"I'm surprised you could be here without us senjutsuu users noticing."

"Well, my ability completely masks my presence not just turn me invisible."

"May i take it that you are the Sekiryuutei that so badly defeated Vali?"

"That i am. How is he doing? I expected more out of him, he is meant to be my rival."

I then walked forward to stand next to Koneko and Rias did the same.

"He is still recuperating. I can now tell why you beat him, your aura is outstanding. How many dragons do you even have?"

"5 if you count my two familiars."

"So that explains it, plus there are many other auras coming from you. Those bracelets for example."

"Yes. Can we move to the topic of why you are here? I'm pretty sure it's not me."

"That's right-nya. I came here to take Shirone with me-nya."

"Hey, hey. Don't just go about as you please, you ever thought she is happy here?"

"I'm her sister though, i can do as i please."

"You abandoned her. You don't have the right anymore."

"Nyaa. You're troublesome, i'll kill you."

"Try it, i'll take you both on."

That instant i felt a slight change in what happened.

"Dispel!"

Crack!
I heard a crack like a window was being broken and the unfamiliar feeling disappeared.

"So you have the skill to control space. Shame it's not going to work."

I summoned Divine dividing and the blue light wings shot out of my back and i pointed towards Kuroka.

"Half Dimension."

Flash!
The area around her quickly flashed in a white light and when it disappeared, a short girl was standing in front of us. She looked like a black haired version of Koneko only a little smaller.

I then pointed at Bikou.

"Half Dimension."

Flash!
The same thing happened around the vicinity of Bikou. He was now half his size and was being drowned by his armour, he was still taller than Kuroka though.

"Rias, Neko. Go inside please, i'll deal with these two."

They quickly obliged and ran back inside. I clicked my fingers when they were out of sight and Bikou and Kuroka returned to their normal size.

"I'm sorry about that, i needed a reason for them to leave. They wouldn't worry if you were half the size."

"That's fine by me, Sekiryuutei. I don't even want to be here, i'm just keeping an eye on Kuroka."

I then turned to her and formed my cat ears and tails.

"I have the same power as you but i also have the power of three dragons. Do you think you can beat me?"

"Nyaa. I'll certainly try."

"Before you do, may i say one thing?"

"Go ahead-nyaa."

"Do you even know what you did? Did you ever realise the wound in Shirone's heart was made by you? The power she has is a good one but she refuses to use it because of a brash decision you made. You betrayed her, her only family. You were all she had and you ruined it, you could of run away from what happened or taken her elsewhere then deal with it. You chose the worst way out and made your only sister despise you for it."

I stepped forward.

"You did all this and when you return, all you say is i'm here to get you. No apology to what you did to her? Are you for real?"

"...What do you even know about it anyway?"

"I saw what happened through her eyes. I can see into people's memories and that is a constant nightmare for her, she replays it nearly every single day. It haunts her and due to that she doesn't show any emotion because she thinks if she gets close to anyone then it'll happen again. You have destroyed her life, she can't be happy. I should kill you right now but it's better to keep you alive so you can apologize and get back on good terms with her. I don't want to let you live and i shouldn't knowing that you are an exiled demon but for Koneko's sake i will."

"...Why are you doing this for her?"

"She is family, someone important to me. I'll do anything in my power to help her and make her happy. I'm a random person who has came into her life around two months ago."

'Ddraig. Boost 40 times and deploy the dragons.'

A red light shines on my left hand and the gauntlet forms. 2 eggs then drop on the floor and crack open.

[Boost! x40]

The dragons that came out of the egg then fazed and split into two each. They kept splitting until there was a total of 40 surrounding me.
Dragons fly up. The dragons then all floated up to head height and i knelt down with my fist against the floor.

'Ddraig, Release both sword birth and Blade Blacksmith.'

[Boosted gear gift!]

Shing!
A selection of demonic and holy swords scattered across the ground. My left side had the demonic swords where my left had holy swords.

"Durandal. Omega."

A black and white light shone in either hand and the two gunblades appeared in the gun form and i pointed a gun at each of them.

"So, are you going to retreat or do i have to make you?"

"That's far enough, Bikou, Kuroka. The other devils have noticed and are here."

I turned around and noticed that most of the devils from inside were behind me. Sirzechs, Grayfia and Serafall were there too.
I turned back around to look at Kuroka. I disabled Omega and pointed to a holy sword. A small brown circle appeared around it and 5 other swords next to it, i lifted my hand and the swords then came out of the ground and floated in the air.
I turned my hand and the swords aimed towards the enemy.

"Sekiryuutei-dono, we will be leaving now. I heard your speech and i will hope that Kuroka comes to a favorable decision for you."

They turned on his words and left. I clicked my fingers and the swords disappeared.

[Reset!]

Boosted gear disappears and the 40 dragons fade to nothing. A series of applause came from the devils behind me.
I turned around and glared at them, causing them to stop abruptly. I ran towards the side of a tree and ran up it and jumped into the air doing a back-flip.

"Crys!"

'Possibilities' disappeared from my waist and the mechanical horse appeared on the ground. It moved so i would land straight on his back and i do and i start to trot off into the distance.

I make my way back to the entrance and get off in front of the fountain. Crys disappears and the belt forms back around my waist.

"...Pfft..."

I take a deep breath and sigh. That Kuroka pissed me off, she had some nerve to act in that way after what she did.
I sat by the fountain for a few minutes before the devils started to make their way back. They had noticed me but chose to go into the hotel.
The whole ORC stayed outside, Ravel was with them too. Koneko was the only one to approach me.
She sat on my lap in front of me and hugged me. I just stared down at her, my face still holding the solemn expression i had for the past few minutes.

"Thank you, Karl-nii."

Another chapter is done and another K-on! reference although Medaka Box is there too!
This one is out today so i have more time for writing the rating game. The match will be only slightly easier than the canon.
Mittelt is here because a different fallen angel was in her place during the first arc.
Lailah is the angel of contraception .. yeah, why not?
Quite the rage chapter, Karl will be back to his typical attitude for the rating game.
This chapter and the marriage side story show Karl's ability to move things, it's a form of his ability to manipulate gravity somewhat.
Before you guys say anything, i know about the trading system being same piece but i though why not allow a queen in there because it has the same abilities plus Ravel is the only fiance not a King of a peerage or a Maou so it fit for me.

Buh-bye for now, Ciao.