"And that is how bova joined my peerage and will be the part of our family." Issei cheerfully said as he introduced bova to the rest of his peerage. Bova was now nervously sitting on one of the couches, he was currently in his humanoid dragon form which was just as tall as Issei.
"Heh having the strongest son of a dragon king in our team is very assuring." Seigfried said with a smirk.
"I know right. Imagine my balance breaker and Bova chan flying together wrecking havoc on other teams." Jeanne chirped
"I agree that sort of fire power is game winning." Ravel said in a thoughtful tone as she took over the role of the strategist of the team.
"Fufufu it seems we are definitely not lacking when it comes to raw fire power." Aine said with a chuckle.
Bova blushed slightly at the praise of his teammates and nodded in thanks. It was then that Issei spoke up and said "Great now that everyone is done we can have our dinner after which we hit the rack. We have to meet up with maou sama for further instructions."
Everyone nodded at that and started having dinner. They mostly talked with bova while eating, as they tried to make him feel more comfortable and at home, all the while learning more about him while getting to know him better.
After an hour when dinner was said everyone stood up one by one before leaving for their rooms. Issei then turned to Bova and said "Bova choose any room you want from the unused ones and rest in it today. If you dont want to stay in doors there is a cave in the mountains nearby which should be ideal for you."
"I shall be at the cave then Issei Sama. I will be at your beck and call." Bova said as he jumped out the window and flew away. Issei nodded at that before he turned to Aine and lifted her up in a princess carry. He then proceeded to kiss her square on the lips before carrying her into their room. While he didnt show it, Issei was incredibly excited. It was only a couple of days to the ritual, after which aine would officially be his fiance. He could hardly wait.
(Timeskip 2 days)
"Are you ready Issei kun,Aine chan?" Lady phenex asked as the young couple were about to enter the altair for the long awaited trail.
"Hai we are." Issei answered as he grabbed Aines hand and squeezing it lightly.
"Very well then I wish you the best of luck." Lady phenex said before Issei and Aine walked through the gates and into the altair.
"Greetings are you here for the trial?" Asked A voice from above them. Turning to look upwards both Aine both looked up to see 5 flying figures who could be accurately described as power rangers. One was red, one green, one blue, a yellow and a pink.
"That we are." Aine responded in a regal voice.
"Very well then we the satans shall test you. You will have to go through 5 tests one set by each of us satans. Failure of a single test will result in the cancellation of the ritual. Are you sure you want to take the test?" Satan red asked.
"Yes we will though can I know your names?" Asked Aine.
"Satan Red, Satan Blue, satan yellow, satan pink and satan green. We should warn you all of us are maou level fighters and wont be taken down easily." Satan red stated.
"Seriously ni sama do you really expect any one to fell for that pathetic disguise?" Issei mentally thought with a little shake of his head.
"Ah I see. Well I am not worried about your power, my boyfriend here has already fought and beaten a cadre level fallen angel. I am sure he will more than a challenge for you." Aine replied in a confident tone that showed that she had no idea who the people behind the mask were.
Issei stared at aine with a disbelieving deadpanned stare as he thought "Dont tell me she actually fell for that pathetic disguise?"
"Very well then lets begin." Satan red said before clicking his fingers after which a magic circle appeared on top of the young couple and teleported them away. The young couple appeared in a grey room that had a 3 seater table in the middle and a wooden directly opposite to where they were standing.
A green magic circle appeared and from it satan green appeared and said " Greetings my name is satan green and I shall be the one conducting this test. This is an oral test about the history of devils. Please take your seats."
"So its falbium sama right of the bat. We will need to be careful he is the leading war strategist for the devils after all." Issei thought before he looked at Aine and nodded before the two of them sat down and waited for the questioning to begin.
Sitting down in front of them satan green began questioning them. "The first question is 'who was the first devil ever?"
"Lucifer." Issei answered as falbium nodded. The second question which was about the 72 devil pillars and their abilities was answered together by both Issei and Aine. Issei was the one who named the houses in the correct order after which Aine explained the special powers that each house held.
"The last question requires you to give me complete information on the evil piece system. Please begin." Satan green said.
"The Evil Pieces were created byAjuka Beelzebubusing the crystals available in the Agreas Island to help replenish the number of Devils after the Great War which had caused the death of countless Devils. While many Devils were able to adapt to the Evil Pieces, theOld Satan Factionrejected the usage of the Evil Pieces, believing them to be a disgrace to Devils for reincarnating Humans and other races into Devils. The creation of the Evil Pieces eventually lead to the creation of theRating Game.
Evil Pieces are commonly given to Pure-blooded High-class Devils, so that they can gather servants of their own. Reincarnated Devils are also given the chance to receive Evil Pieces should they rise in rank and become a High-class or Ultimate-class Devil like Tannin and Rudiger Rosenkreutz.
When a Devil receives the right to obtain the Evil Pieces they are required to go to the Satan's territory and touch a monument which functions as a replacement King Piece to register themselves as King.
If a King wishes to trade a Piece with another King, a ritual must be performed. A trading-purpose magic circle must be drawn. The Kings stand at the side of the magic circle while their pieces stand in the centre of it. The Kings increase their auras while putting their hands forward and activate the written Devil symbols to circulate. The auras of everyone around then begin to glow and synchronise, bypassing the magic circle. With that, the ritual will end and the trade has been complete in a simple manner. And that is the complete information on evil pieces." Issei finished before drawing in a deep breath.
"A perfect answer. You pass the first test you may proceed to go to the next level." Satan green said. Issei and Aine nodded in thanks before both of them stood up and walked through the wooden door towards the next room.
"Hi hi. Its your favorite satan pink here for the second test." Satan pink said as she happily waved towards Issei and Aine.
"Damn how can no one tell that its sera tan right there.?" Issei inwardly thought as he waves back before looking at Aine who still looked lost.
"Seriously? How can she not see it?" Issei thought the disbelief evident in his eyes.
"Ise chan this test is for aine chan so you will have to wait it out." Satan pink said.
"Very well. What is the test Satan pink?" Asked Aine as Issei backed away and leaned against the wall. However his body was tense and he was ready to step in, in case the situation went out of hand.
"So what is my test satan pink?" Asked Aine.
"Your test is to put on this dress and then pose like a magical girl." Satan red chirped as she threw over a magical girl dress over to aine. Aines confidence almost faltered and she blushed red and started sputtering.
Yes both of them had committed the deed but she was still shy. And that dress was really really embarrassing. Sensing her discomfort Issei moved towards her and softly hugged her from behind. She worriedly turned to look at him expecting him to look angry.
Instead she found him warmly smiling at her. He then softly said "Youve got this Ai chan, Ive got your back what ever you decide to do." Aine smiled back before she took a deep breath and pecking Issei on the lips. She then stepped forward and took the costume from satan pink and walked towards the changing room.
"The actual test was to see whether we stood by eachother during times of difficulty and discomfort. Am I right?" Issei asked as he looked towards Satan pink.
"That it was. You are smarter than you look." Satan pink commented.
"So I have heard." Issei replied before he blushes red as Aine walked out of the changing room. She was wearing a silver magical girl outfit that went very well with her long silver hair and displayed her curves in a very fine way. Aine spotted Isseis blush and smirked before walking towards him while swaying her hips seductively.
"Do you like what you see I-s-e kun?" Aine seductively asked as she got right into Isseis face. This caused his blush to reach atomic levels as he started sputtering. Aine then softly kissed him on the lips before she turned to satan red and said
"Is that all for this test?"
"Yes it is. You pass this test you may proceed towards level 3." Satan pink said as she pointed towards the door behind her. Aine nodded before clicking her fingers, making a magic circle appear on top of her which passed through her changing her outfit from the magic girl costume to her regular wear. She then grabbed Isseis hand before leaving him towards the door and towards the third level of a total 5 for their tests.
The next room was once again empty only this time it had a large dining table with food laden on it. A blue magic circle appeared in front of them and satan blue stepped out of it. He then looked at the couple in front of him and said "Congratulations on passing the previous level and on reaching this one. This test will be there to test your mannerisms in a high profile environment. Please sit down and have some lunch as the test continues."
"She'll definitely be able to recognize Ajuka ni sama." Issei thought before he expectantly looked towards Aine. To his utter shock she still held the same face she had when she meets a new person.
"Unfucking believable. How is this possible. Albion is she faking she has to be faking right?" Issei thought out to his partner.
"(She isnt faking partner. Tho you should pay attention the test has already started.)" Albion said making Issei focus back on to the test at hand.
Both Issei and Aine nodded before moving towards the table. As they reached it the mannerisms that Aine beat into Issei surfaced and he pulled a chair back for Aine to sit on. After that he pulled out his own seat and slid in to it from the right side. Both of them then proceeded to place a handkerchief on their laps before using the spoons to pour down some food for themselves.
After the food was put in the plates in front of them both Issei and Aine began eating it with the required mannerisms using a knife and a fork. They made sure to take care of small things like not leaning forward while eating, not putting their elbows on the table as they ate, and finally holding there glasses from the bottom rather than the top. Satan blue who was eating with them nodded at the perfectly executed mannerisms as part 1 of his test was complete.
After the lunch was done satan blue stood up and said "You have passed the first part of the test and now its time for the second part. Please stand up." Both Issei and Aine complied with the request after which satan blue clicked his fingers making the table and the food disappear. He then clicked his fingers again and this time a magic circle appeared that changed Issei amd Aines clothes from casual to party wear. Just then a soft song started playing and satan blue said "The second part is a slow dance please begin."
Issei then grabbed Aines hand before stroking it softly making Aine blush. He then put the hand on his shoulder before he placed his hand on her waist while holding her other arm. Both of them blushed as they started moving with the music. However they were completely lost to their surroundings. The only thing that mattered to them was that they were close to eachother. A few minutes later the song and dance was over after which satan blue said "You pass you may proceed to the 4th level."
He then clicked his fingers giving the young couple their casual wear back. Walking through the door they found themselves in an empty white room with no proctor in sight. Suddenly a red magic circle appeared and from it Satan red appeared and said "Never fear for I am HERE!!!."
"I admit that was new from ni sama. Tho I wonder will Aine be able to recognize him this time around." Issei thought before he eyed Aine and saw the clueless look on her face.
"You know bro I am not even surprised anymore." Issei thought out to his dragon who grunted in agreement. Issei then turned to satan red who had just begun explaining the dynamics of his test.
"This test will be a test of any one of your personal talents. But there is a catch, it should be a talent that both of you have. So what will it be?" Asked Satan red.
After a few minutes of contemplation both Issei and Aine nodded towards each other before Issei said "We will sing satan red."
Satan red nodded before he summoned 2 mics and a karaoke machine. He then turned to the couple in front of him and said "Every thing is ready, the floor is yours."
SONG :- SAD SONG BY WE THE KINGS.
'Yeah' Isseis vocals
'Yeah' Aines vocals
'Yeah' Duet.
"You and I,
We're like fireworks and symphonies exploding in the sky.
With you, I'm alive
Like all the missing pieces of my heart, they finally collide.
So stop time right here in the moonlight,
'Cause I don't ever wanna close my eyes.
Without you, I feel broke.
Like I'm half of a whole.
Without you, I've got no hand to hold.
Without you, I feel torn.
Like a sail in a storm.
Without you, I'm just a sad song.
Im just a sad song.
With you I fall.
It's like I'm leaving all my past in silhouettes upon the wall.
With you I'm a beautiful mess.
It's like we're standing hand in hand with all our fears upon the edge.
So stop time right here in the moonlight,
'Cause I don't ever wanna close my eyes.
Without you, I feel broke.
Like I'm half of a whole.
Without you, I've got no hand to hold.
Without you, I feel torn.
Like a sail in a storm.
Without you, I'm just a sad song
You're the perfect melody,
The only harmony
I wanna hear.
You're my favorite part of me,
With you standing next to me,
I've got nothing to fear.
Without you, I feel broke.
Like I'm half of a whole.
Without you, I've got no hand to hold.
Without you, I feel torn.
Like a sail in a storm.
Without you, I'm just a sad song.
Without you, I feel broke.
Like I'm half of a whole.
Without you, I've got no hand to hold.
Without you, I feel torn.
Like a sail in a storm.
Without you, I'm just a sad song.
I'm just a sad song.
"That was amazing you pass this test please proceed pass that door for your final test of the ritual." Satan red said as he disappeared into a red magic circle.
Issei and Aine nodded towards eachother before making there way towards the door. As Issei moved Albion spoke and said "(Be prepared the next test will be the toughest fight you will ever have.)"
"Yeah I Know. I can feel it in the air its going to be something big." Issei thought back as he gathered his energy and expanded his senses, entering his battle mode for the biggest challenge of his life.
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