The Devils Angel

by makoto x chelia

Makoto Izumi is a half Angel. Barely has any family, and no friends and extremely shy. He will grow from what he is, into what he can become with the help of his master Rias and his new friends as Rias' new Bishop. OCxharem, Isseixharem.

36. Chapter 36

Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!

Anime PJ; That he certainly is hehe~ Well, he can match Sona anyway~ And yeah, I find it hard to imagine as well...

Mr Beaver Buttington; Hehe, I didn't see? And, okay~

With that, its time to start the chapter!

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Rias vs Sona part 2

Issei P.O.V

Several minutes after I started to fight with Saji.

He and I were still exchanging punches with each other. No matter how you looked at it, I had the advantage. Saji was already ragged. He was defending himself by using a bundled-up line on his arm as a shield, but he couldn't offset every attack.

Sometimes he was knocked off his feet to the point that he crashed into the store behind him. Our hand-to-hand fighting was mostly equal. However, my offensive and defensive point was rising to the point where we couldn't even be compared. I still hadn't reached my true power, but…

I knocked him down many times. Even so, he still stood up. Even though his legs were trembling as he did so!

He was throwing punches at my armour. Saji's fists were already broken. I could hear his fists wounds snapping, and they were covered with blood.

Though Saji had fired his line at me, the aura of the Sekiryuutei blew it off and didn't allow it to connect itself to me.

However, the line that had been connected to my right arm when he first arrived wouldn't come off even when I transformed into armour, and no matter how many times I tried to blow it off with my aura, it wouldn't go away! Just where the heck was it connected to?

Maybe the Ascalon I had lent to Xenovia could cut it off, but there was no point in saying that now. I'll have to cut it off when we join up later.

There was something else strange as well. Though my armour should be firm, every time Saji managed to hit me, my mind and body shook and resounded. It was gradually becoming distinct, and the pain I was receiving told me that I was surely swelling up beneath my armour. I was also certainly receiving damage!

"…I'll win…Today, I'll defeat you…I'll take the first step towards my dream…"

What was this person before me? While spitting out bloody vomit, what was he?

At that time, I recalled in my mind the words that Tannin-ossan had said to me during training.

[Kid. Listen carefully. The most fearful attack is a "heavy blow".]

[A heavy blow?]

[Yeah, the Rating Games that you'll be fighting in from now on will have various people fighting with various feelings. For the sake of one's desire, for the sake of a hobby, for the sake of one's family, for the sake of a woman, for the sake of wealth, and for the sake of a dream. Various thoughts and feelings mix together. Among these, there are even people who have invested their lives into the games. Among the participants in this hellish iron pot, there is an attack that must be feared the most. That is the "heavy blow".]

[Is that a special final move? Or a Sacred Gear? A magic technique?]

[No. Kid, grasp your fist. What is being grasped inside your hand there?]

[…I don't know.]

[It is "filled" with something. A dream, or a soul. One's life is "put into" that fist. This is, above all, dangerous. If one has time to prepare other attacks, this blow can be dealt with to a certain extent one way or another. But, just that is not enough. The "heavy blow" reaches to the core of the body. This is effective. It is frighteningly effective. Even in the Underworld with its magic and science, the damage of that blow can't be expressed clearly. But, the ones who had been hit with this blow understand. Yeah, this is bad, they think. An opponent that can release this blow is an unmistakably, genuine strong enemy. You must never go easy against them. If an opponent can release that blow even if he is of a lower level than you, that is a different story. If you receive that blow, the battle situation will change completely. It pierces you. No matter what defence you use against it, it will reach the core of your body.]

I understand now, ossan. Saji's blows were piercing me. They were passing through my armour and reaching my body!

[This spirit. Is the Prison Dragon that sleeps in his Sacred Gear responding to Saji's feelings?]

Dragon type Sacred Gears are scary, Ddraig. I couldn't understand what was happening!

"Hyoudoooooooooooooooou!"

Even if his mind and body was tormented by the cruel reality, Saji didn't stopping punching.

I also responded in kind, and a battle of blows began.

"Let me ask you one thing! What is it like!? Are your master's breasts soft!? Is the rumour about them feeling like marshmallows true!? Is a woman's body seriously like pudding that doesn't collapse!?"

I was struck by the eyes of Saji that was burning with jealously and envy!

Seizing this opportunity, he fired the line, connected it to a bench behind me and swung it with all his strength, but I crossed my arms and protected myself. The bench broke into small pieces and scattered on the floor.

That was equal to the damage I didn't receive just now!

"What were you thinking when you were rubbing her breasts!? Damn iiiiiiiiiiiiit!"

Wasn't this somehow more intense than the blows when he was talking about his dream!?

Then, he extended several lines to the furniture store, and hauled out a ton of large furniture from there and drew an arc through the air with them as he brought them right above my head! So he intends to bring them all down on me like that!?

Gunn!

As all the large furniture fell down, I fired a Dragon Shot that I restrained to the minimum at the sky! The adjustment of power was too difficult! I couldn't fire ones like this many times!

Doooon!

The wave blast of red magic power instantly erased the large furniture, but...

Dogoh!

My back was hit by an impact! When I looked back, Saji had changed the trajectory of a single line and knocked a dresser into me! It didn't give me any particularly great damage, but the impact was transmitted to my whole body.

Even if there wasn't any damage, this kind of impact was bad for my body! If I kept getting hit like this, it seems like adverse effects will start to pop up!

"I also want to rub them! I want to rub theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem!"

Buwah! Saji was finally letting out tears of frustration!

"I haven't even seen breasts yet! You don't know how much I've prayed for nipples my entire life! And yet you get to see them as much as you liiiiiiiiiiiiike!"

Gonn!

I knocked Saji down, but he stood up immediately! Damn it! What fighting spirit he has!

"But, Hyoudou! It isn't breasts that I want the most! It's to be a teacher! A teacher! I will become a teacher! Can't I become a teacher!? Why do we have to be laughed at!?"

And then...Saji cried out at me. No, it was to the many people watching this...

"We didn't declare our dream for the sake of being laughed at…!"

"I'm not laughing! It's impossible to be able to laugh at you when you're risking your life like this!"

Facing him, I hit Saji! It wasn't enough, so I hit him again!

Saji's face quickly started swelling up, and he spit out broken teeth and blood from his mouth.

Even so, Saji stood back up, and faced me again and again. He was that foolishly honest.

"Today! I will! Surpass you!"

Saji's shout heavily resounded all the way through my armour and to my heart with a bang.

After that, I pounded tens of blows into him.

"Hyuh…Hyuh…"

Before I realised, the sounds of breath coming from Saji's mouth began to sound faint.

He should be at his limit already. Since he had multiple cuts in his mouth now, the blood wouldn't stop flowing out from his lips. He was already at the point where he couldn't even speak.

His face was swollen and his left eye was completely shut.

His body was shaking, and his stance was also unsteady. Some of his fingers were bent in the wrong direction as well. Even so... Even so, Saji faced me with only a strong glint in his eyes.

"Come, Saji. Come! Sajiiiiiiiiiiiii! You won't let it end here, right!? You don't intend to let it end like this, right!? Weren't you going to do the things that aren't possible for idiots like us and run swiftly forward!?"

He slowly moved forward, step by step.

Saji didn't run away. Saji faced forward. Without shifting his gaze even an inch away from me, he advanced straight forward.

His appearance right now was similar to mine in the House of Phenex battle. I had also seen myself then in the recorded video. Though I had been worn-out, I moved forward. In order to absolutely approach my opponent.

"You also trained desperately, right? I trained desperately as well."

I could feel a dreadful pressure from Saji. Though I should clearly surpass him, I was seized with a terrible fear.

Even if I hit and hit, he wouldn't fall...

For there to be an opponent that I feel such great fear against…

"Saji, I'm going to beat you."

Saji made a punch at me with his bent hand. It extended forward with seemingly slow speed, but I avoided it with the smallest movements. There, I exchanged a counter punch against him.

Dagan!

"..."

My punch perfectly hit Saji's face. I also felt good feedback from it. It was a blow that completely cut off his consciousness.

Even so... Even so, Saji grasped my right arm with both his hands. So strongly that he wouldn't let go.

Saji had lost consciousness. But his hands wouldn't let go of my right arm.

Then, he kept holding onto my right arm, his body was wrapped in light.

I couldn't take my eyes off from Saji until he disappeared.

Because I felt that, if I looked away, he may revive himself again.

[One of Sona Sitri-sama's Pawns, retired.]

"...Ise-senpai, I need to leave now."

Koneko-chan conveyed it to me with a serious look after Grayfia-san had made that announcement. Eh? What does she mean leave? We are still doing the Rating Game you know?

"...Where are you going?"

I asked it with suspicion. But Koneko-chan looked at the shikigami that had flew over and landed on her shoulder. On its wings, I could see some writing but I couldn't make it out from my location.

Koneko-chan however, can easily read it and from that, she said that she needed to go. Is it something with Buchou? Makoto-chaaaa...Makoto maybe? Or is it Xenovia? Gasper perhaps?

"...The next part of the plan senpai."

I made an idiotic face at that. What does she mean by next part of the plan? I thought that we were going to move together.

"Next part?"

"...Yes, I need to leave now."

Without saying anything else, I was left on my own as Koneko-chan rushed away. I still don't understand what this is! But she's gone now, and as usual, I haven't a clue as to what is happening.

With my match against Saji over, I decided to break open the door of a nearby vending machine and gulped down a water bottle from inside. From the water, I felt a little quenched but something strange is happening to me...

Damn it. I couldn't get rid of my body's shakiness. Was it an effect of wearing the armour? Certainly, I had received a lot of damage in the battle against Saji, but it wasn't to the extent that I couldn't fight.

But I looked at my arm, where the line is. That's right, even though Saji had disappeared, the line attached to my right arm hadn't. Even when I activated my armour, only this line hadn't disappeared. This line definitely connected over to the Sitri base.

What was this for? It didn't seem to be a very good thing, but since it hadn't disappeared along with Saji, he must have put a lot of thought and feelings into this…Saji, what on earth did you put into this?

At that time, we were contacted through our communication devices.

[Offence team, can you hear? Its your lovely Buchou as always giving you a awesome report! We're now advancing towards the enemy base as well.]

A communication from Buchou. I see, so Buchou had finally started to move as well. The opening and middle stages were over, and we were heading to the last spurt all at once!

I proceeded to go towards the final battle! Its time to finish this once and for all!

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There was a place that looked like a central plaza in the centre of the shopping mall.

Surrounded by a circular bench, there was a clock pillar in the centre of it. Shoppers that got tired with shopping frequently sat down there. Once we had advanced that far, I stopped walking.

Naturally. Since Sona-Kaichou was right there before me!

"How do you do, Hyoudou Issei-kun. I see, so that's the appearance of the Sekiryuutei. I do feel a terrible wave of power from you. It's only natural for everyone to consider it dangerous."

She spoke in a calm and composed tone.

Kaichou was surrounded by a barrier. The ones generating the barrier were the two Bishop members of the student council. And the line that was attached to my right arm was connected to one of the Bishops?

It couldn't be, was their plan to channel my power through the Bishop and into the barrier? It was bad if the power of the Sekiryuutei was being poured into it!

If Kiba or Xenovia joined up with us, we could just cut through it with a holy sword.

Soon, the vice-president of the student council, Shinra-senpai appeared.

Running after her, Kiba appeared from the opposite direction from which I had come from.

"...Hello Sona-sa...Sona, I see that you have come out like this?"

Buchou's voice! When I looked back, I saw that Buchou had also arrived here with Akeno-san. But she was holding onto Koneko-chan's hand as a shikigami sat on Koneko-chan's shoulder. Erm...maybe I shouldn't ask but why is Koneko-chan holding hands with Buchou? Are they like...is Buchou frightened or something?

"Haven't you yourself, the King, also moved personally as well, Rias?"

"Well, yes I have. But this could be called the final stage as well, Sona..."

"Rias, why haven't you sworn at me yet? This is strange."

Just like Kaichou said, Buchou hasn't sworn at Kaichou when she usually starts with a "Fuck sake Sona." but she hasn't done anything like that. Is Buchou trying to be a professional right now?

Buchou clicked her fingers together and pointed at Kaichou.

"Ooh right! This is the part were she...I belittle you isn't it? Okay, here it goes!" Buchou takes a deep breath and looks at Kaichou with shiny and determined eyes. "You're a bad person!"

Slip!

Everyone face-planted at that! B-Buchou's insult was...different to usual. She said something that...wasn't horrible? Why was she speaking like that? Buchou seems to be smiling away at the insult she just gave.

Kaichou was the first to recover, and she put a hand to her chest.

"Rias...that was less than what I expected. But ape..." Buchou smiled at Kaichou who looked confused. "Ape? I'm calling you an ape here. Why aren't you responding with your usual snarkiness King Kong?"

Buchou tilted her head to the side clueless. Koneko-chan sighed and pulled Buchou downwards to ear-level. She whispered something in her ear, as everyone was giving her a strange look.

What was Koneko-chan whispering? A plan? And why aren't Xenovia or Makoto here? Gasper will most likely be doing spying, in case they have a trap. But I couldn't help but notice that Xenovia and Makoto aren't here at all.

Buchou nodded after a minute and stood tall. Buchou's hair shadowed her eyes as she spoke next.

"Okay, you idiot Sona. Don't call me an ape please. You really are a baka and I think you should die in the near future. Do the world a favour and murder yourself." Buchou then quickly bowed her head. "Sorry if that offends you! I didn't mean to..." Buchou stopped and looked at Koneko-chan who shook her head. "...I mean, I'm not going to apologize to you because I'm beautiful, and you're ugly, fat head."

Kaichou gave Buchou a look of strangeness. Surely, Buchou is acting a little weird. Like...she's a little normal? Kaichou shakes her head at Buchou who smiles at her. Kaichou was looking at Buchou again with a curious look as Buchou waves right back at her.

"Okay...whatever you say Rias."

Suddenly, my consciousness became distant…I…Aah?

I staggered in place…M...Munya? The muddiness of my mind was becoming stronger little by little…?

Finally, I fell to my knees where I stood.

"...Ise-kun...?"

Buchou noticed the change in me and was going to approach me but was stopped by Koneko-chan. It seemed that even though Buchou wanted to help, she knew that she couldn't do anything to help me, by her and Koneko-chan's estimation.

All the other group members had noticed the change in me, and became bewildered. Among them, only Kaichou was giving a small smile.

"Neither Makoto-kun's healing magic, wherever he is, nor the Phoenix Tears will have any effect. Rias, I saw the video records of how the battle with Raiser was finished. What I understood from that was that Hyoudou-kun is a boy that won't give up in battle, to the point of being frightening. For the sake of his comrades, for himself, and above all for Rias. Speaking of, where is Makoto-kun?"

Kaichou had suspicious eyes, but Buchou blinked and sighed.

"He's around, with Xenovia-sa...Xenovia is guarding him right now and is ready in case you have any traps around here for us. Do not worry about those people, just worry about the people that are in front of you Sona."

"Hmmmmm..."

Even though Kaichou had a curious gaze, she continued further, looking at all of us with slanted eyes.

"We may not be able to defeat him with just damage. No matter how many times we knock him down, he'll just get back up. To us, your so-called "guts and spirit" is just as astounding as the power of the Sekiryuutei. Yes, if you don't give up and keep on standing up, you believe that you'll eventually defeat your enemy. That willpower connects directly to the power of the Sekiryuutei and increases your power by several times as well. That is the greatest weapon for Hyoudou-kun."

T-That's because guts and spirit are my only redeeming feature…

"That's why we had no choice but to beat you with a different method."

From a bag that was being held by one of the Bishops a pack was taken out.

The interior of the pack was red. Like blood. The line was connected to the pack and...it couldn't be, inside the pack was…Kaichou confirmed the contents of the pack.

"It's your blood. You are a reincarnated Devil that is a human at your base. It's lethal if a human loses half of the blood coursing through their body. You know that, right? The rule of the Rating Game. When a devil reaches the point of being unable to fight during the game, they are forcibly transported to the medical room."

Saji! You! This is what you were aiming for from the beginning!

Gakun!

I suddenly lost all strength in my body!

Hyuh!

Kiba threw a holy demonic dagger and cut off the line that was connected to me, but. Red blood rushed out from the cut line onto the floor. Ah, so my blood was drawn out through the line.

"It's too late. You've already lost enough blood to be transported to the medical room."

Those were Kaichou's cold words!

"Sona...that's brilliant."

Buchou was amazed by Kaichou's strategy. She also ran to me with Koneko-chan and she held me gently in her arms. I don't know why, but it feels a little different to what she usually does.

"Strange hearing praise from you...Thank you, I think. I used Saji's Sacred Gear to suck out Hyoudou-kun's blood little by little. Until he entered a dangerous state. In order to continuously use a Sacred Gear, whose original ability is to suck out the energy of the target, to suck out their blood instead, considerable training and precise control was necessary. But, Saji managed to accomplish it."

So he kept hitting me even while in that state not only because of his guts and spirit, but also to stall for time! Since he could only suck out my blood little by little, he sacrificed his own body back then in order to buy more time!

He could have stalled for time just by running away from me but, he confronted me face to face instead. Saji! You!

So everything was for the sake of beating me face to face!

"Hyoudou-kun. You are close to retiring. You should only be able to do one or two attacks now. The reason is blood loss. Your armour is solid. Your offensive power is great. However, when I searched for ways to defeat you, there were many. Even if we can't physically defeat you, the game rules will consider you unable to fight."

I...didn't have the strength left to stand up anymore. I had completely lost…

So there was such a method…So Kaichou's plans were superior to ours!? Kaichou questioned Buchou.

"Rias, what are you willing to bet on this battle? I'm willing to risk my life. My dream is a very difficult one. If I don't destroy the obstacles one by one, I can't cut open a path of solution."

"I'm...willing to risk everything Sona, for my friends...my peerage rather!"

Buchou said it with straight eyes at Kaichou who looked with narrowed eyes.

"Rias, I will destroy your pride and estimation."

At Kaichou's words, Buchou had a sour expression as if she had eaten a bitter bug and looked at me sadly. She must have been completely mortified! Certainly, Buchou had had the advantage in this battle. The advantage had seemed so great that it was only natural for us to win.

While in that situation, this had happened. If Buchou was simply defeated by an enemy who had taken measures against her, her estimation would lower accordingly! Kaichou had also aimed at that!

Sona Sitri! Just how far did you calculate things!

Kaichou's gaze shifted to me.

"Saji. He was always saying that he would surpass you. To Saji, you are a fellow Pawn, a friend, and a rival he wants to surpass."

I was satisfied with Kaichou's words. Saji's fighting spirit and aspirations when facing me. Those had clearly been of high density.

He...was aiming for me from the start, huh.

"However, you have a legendary Dragon inside you. With just that, he possessed an inferiority complex towards you. I wanted to convey to that child that he could fight while crying over such a thing. And that was conveyed to him. The line didn't disappear even when Saji was worn out. He filled it with that much intense feelings. I'll say this to you who is about to disappear from this battlefield soon. Just as you were aiming only for the top, Saji was running towards the objective of defeating you. You aren't the only Pawn that has a dream and lives earnestly! The one who beat you was Saji Genshirou!"

Today! I will! Surpass you!

I recalled Saji's words in my mind.

Saji... So you…trained for the sake of defeating me!

…Damn it. Saji. Saji. You're amazing. Even when I kept hitting and hitting you, you only thought of beating me. Even if you couldn't beat me directly, you believed that your comrades could beat me if you left just a scratch...

But, you didn't need to worry. It seems I was sunk by just your attack.

However, I don't want to disappear without showing my new special technique!

I mustered the last of my power and stood up! I stepped just a little distance away. I stood in a place where everyone present, both Gremory and Sitri, were caught!

If I'm going to fall, I want to fall down after doing some naughtiness! I placed both hands in front of me and set my sights on Buchou's breasts!

"Before I retire…I think I'll disappear after I've fulfilled my worldly desires…"

That's right, I was going to disappear either way. In that case, I might as well reveal everything I have in my last moments and then leave! I poured all the power left inside me into my brain. Flash, my delusions!

The last of my aura wrapped around my entire body! It wasn't concentrated into power! It was concentrated into my head!

"Rise, my lust! Unleash, my worldly desires!"

Using the power of the Sekiryuutei, I aimed at a greater height once again! Hold on a little longer, my body! I will surpass the me of just before! This will be an unrivalled technique depending on how it's used!

"Spread out, the world of my dreams!"

Instantly, a mysterious space expanded and unfolded with me at the centre. Feeling it on their skin...the females of both the Gremory and Sitri groups protected and covered their bodies.

However, please be relieved. My new special technique doesn't deal direct damage. Its flashiness couldn't be compared to that of Dress Break.

Then, I cast a voice on Buchou...on Buchou's breasts.

"Please let me hear your voice!"

But when I did it...nothing came through. Ara? Didn't it work? Have I used too much power? I knew it might be a gamble but I thought that it would've worked with me in Balance Breaker. Did I overshoot my estimations?

Buchou was looking at me curiously. She then placed a hand on my shoulder.

[Just say that I am thinking about your safety and worrying about you Ise-kun.]

...Ara? I heard a voice, but it didn't belong to Buchou. But I knew the voice well...

But going along with it, I smirked.

"...Buchou is worried about me right? My safety?"

"How did you know Ise!? Did you read my mind or something!?"

Buchou let out a shocked expression, which was a little overly shocked.

I then questioned Kaichou's...Kaichou's breasts.

"What are you thinking about right now?"

[Could he have developed a technique to hear the voice of people's hearts~? Sona, that's troubling~]

I see, so Sona-Kaichou's breasts arrived at that conclusion.

The character of the breasts weren't always the same as their owners. Kaichou's breasts sounded similar to her older sister, Serafall Leviathan-sama.

"Sona-Kaichou, you thought that my new special technique could let me hear the voices of people's hearts, right?"

Kaichou was seriously surprised by my confession.

"Fufufu, that's not it. It's close, but that's not it. I wanted to hear it. The voice of chests! No! The voice of breasts!"

Taking a pose, I magnificently called out the name of my new special technique!

"My new technique, Bilingual! My new technique lets me hear the voice of breasts from women only! …Haa, haa. When I question them, the breasts tell the answer to only me without lies! …Haa, haa. It's the strongest technique that lets me understand the heart of the opponent! Ugh, I don't have enough blood…"

I had decided! I had already decided! I may die while dizzy because I had nowhere near enough blood, but I was satisfied! The voices only I could hear! I wanted to hear them!

When I was secluded on the mountain, my sexual desire was also refused. As a result, I longed for breasts to the point of feeling overwhelmed.

"Hey! Breasts of the Bishop Onee-san over there, what are you thinking!?"

"No, don't listen!"

The Bishop Onee-san felt danger to her body and covered her breasts, but...too slow!

[Makoto-kyun! I'm so happy to be standing on the same battlefield as Makoto-kyun! I wish he was here though! But this is so cool!]

"What's with that!? It's only Makoto that's popular! Its because he's a damn adorable Trap! The breasts of the other Bishop Onee-san, what are you thinking!?"

With just the turn of my gaze towards her, the opponent crouched down with her head between her knees!

"Please stop it! It's disgusting!"

[Hyoudou-kun is scary…Even though he has such a strong-looking armour, why can I only see him as an ordinary pervert…?]

…As a result of those two in a row, I collapsed where I stood. Uu, so my body was also at its limits…

Damn it! So there were also things that shouldn't be heard! So it was like that!

When I suddenly looked around...everyone's eyes were twitching.

…Ara? Hey, why weren't you all surprised at this strongest technique of mine!

Kaichou's eyes twitched, and Buchou put a hand to her forehead and sighed.

"Rias…This is a little…"

"I'm so sorry Sona-san…Sona."

"I think it's a scary technique, but with this violation of privacy, won't female Devils no longer fight him from now on?"

"Yeah, we'll have to be severely careful now…"

[You ARE a pervert!]

I received a full-blown scream from both the Gremory and Sitri sides!

"..."

I…was speechless! Impossible…I just heard the voice of everyone's breasts in my ear.

Look! This technique was perfect, see!

"…Even though you were cool before…Lewd Sekiryuutei. The worst."

Au! Koneko-chan's scathing words!

Ugh! …It's no good. My dizzy consciousness was at its limit. I didn't have enough blood…

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DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

[Rias Gremory-sama's one Knight, retired.]

The whole building shook violently then, I heard an announcement. Wait, what did she say then...?

Buchou's Knight had been retired!? It couldn't be Kiba because he is here but...Xenovia! Xenovia was retired from here!? How was that possible? Wasn't she with Makoto someplace?

Kaichou's eyes had opened wide and looked at Rias-Buchou with narrowed eyes.

"Rias...so, you've discovered where I am huh."

What does she mean by that? Kaichou is right in front of us, isn't she?

Buchou looked on with half-lidded eyes.

"This special barrier is made by your two Bishops to act as a decoy. Only your spirit has been placed in the barrier, and your body is just a holographic image. That's why Ise-kun's...Ise's new lewd technique worked on your...boobs. Since your spirit has come here, it's possible to make the presence of your body disappear and to make it look like your aura is inside the barrier. I already know that your true body is on the roof because Gasper-chan...Gasper informed me, but you are surrounded by traps in the event that we caught onto your plan. This barrier however is a good strategy. It's a strategy to make us attack the you inside the barrier and weaken us, even if only a little, correct?"

E-Eh, that's what Buchou said! Kaichou really planned out something like that!? She made such a plan huh! Kaichou has even surpassed my expectations! But Buchou also figured out Kaichou's plan!? Buchou is amazing like always!

But Kaichou opened her eyes wide, as if she had figured something out.

"Alright, I know Rias wouldn't be able to figure something like that out on her own. She wouldn't be intelligent enough, no offense to her. And when you paused with saying boobs and calling the other members of her peerage with honorifics. I know, that isn't you Rias. I had my suspicions before, but I now know with what you said that you couldn't possibly be Rias! You, are Makoto-kun, aren't you!?"

...!? M-Makoto!? Buchou is...what?

Not only me, but everyone besides Koneko-chan was shocked. Kiba, Akeno-san, and the two Bishop-sans along with Shinra-senpai are completely shocked by this! B-But how is it possible? I don't sense anything different with Buchou here. The only thing that would make me suspicious was her touch and her mannerisms.

Buchou, or rather Makoto clicked his fingers.

Suu~

At the next moment, Buchou's form disappeared, and what appeared was Makoto himself! S-So, it was Makoto after all! W-Was it a spell or something? Even so, I still don't get why no one was suspicious of him like that. Even an illusion would give things away, right?

Makoto adopted a small smile.

"That's right Kaichou, I am Izumi Makoto. I had you going for awhile huh."

"I suppose." Kaichou agreed, her voice was crackling a little. "But, I don't understand. Why did you feel like Rias? It shouldn't be possible for you to feel like Rias. Sure, you can use an illusion. But even without extraordinary senses, I would be able to tell the difference in demonic power. I've had the unfortunate experience of being around her for years now so I know her demonic signature. But with you then, I couldn't sense any difference."

Kaichou's right. In his aura when he was disguised as Buchou, I didn't feel anything different. It was like Buchou was standing right before us this whole time. Buchou...where is Buchou anyway? If Makoto is here then...

But not only Kaichou, everyone here wasn't suspicious enough to question Buchou, rather Makoto about the difference. So, even Devils of their caliber couldn't sense the difference.

Makoto pointed to Koneko-chan's hand and to the shikigami as he explained.

"Yes, Kaichou. You wouldn't be able to tell the different between me and Buchou then. Nothing short of Senjutsu would've been able to tell the difference and they would have to be on an expert level. That's because, I had Koneko-chan wrap Buchou's aura around me. You see, before we left for the fights, Buchou and I planned this together. We figured that you'd plan something like this, maybe not the blood thing which is very excellent indeed, and we came up with away for Buchou to infuse her aura with one of my shikigami's."

The bird flew around, before disappearing into nothingness.

"That bird, was infused with Buchou's aura. But even though I'm a good magician by my own standards, I can't manipulate auras to such a high degree. However..."

Kaichou looked like she had discovered his plan and looked at Koneko-chan.

"Yes...I see it now...Koneko-san."

"Right. Koneko-chan can use Senjutsu. So, that's why Koneko-chan had held my hand during that. She continuously wrapped the aura around my body, not giving even an inch of wriggle room for my own aura to seep through. Then all I had to do was cast a powerful illusion around my body. And when Gasper-chan discovered that you had gone to the roof, well we knew that you wouldn't just leave it at that. Because, you had set traps for us up there, didn't you?"

T-Traps? That sounds dangerous. Kaichou actually set traps for us something like that? So, Kaichou estimated that we'd be able to see through this, or Makoto would be able to and set traps for us in the event that we did.

Once again, I shouldn't underestimate Kaichou's brain. It was a battle of intelligence. Makoto and Kaichou are equally intelligent. They both predicted the others movements to a large degree.

Makoto and Kaichou...its scary thinking about their intelligence. They both did things that I wouldn't be able to conceive. I mean, using Koneko-chan to wrap Buchou's aura around Makoto as Makoto himself used an illusion.

Kaichou closed her eyes but then opened them and focused on Makoto.

"Correct. I knew that Makoto-kun might be able to figure some of this out, although I didn't think you'd manage all of this. I clearly have underestimated you as a intellectual. But yes, I had set traps that react to your team."

"Yes, that was a disadvantage. If you didn't, then we all could've gone to the roof and ignored this place. But since you had set traps, we had to come here, and continue with the ploy that you had tricked us. However, it seems one of your traps have gotten Xenovia-san. That, is truly regretful."

It seemed Makoto was sad about Xenovia being taken out of the match. But he put his hands together.

"With the knowledge of the traps from Gasper-chan, I came here to buy Buchou time to disable the traps together with Xenovia-san who went ahead of Buchou incase there was a trap that caught them by surprise. If Buchou came here, you might've launched a surprise attack on her. Since that wasn't an option, I came here in her disguise to buy her time. Although admittedly, my acting skills are quite abysmal but it was enough to fool even you, who is Buchou's childhood friend or enemy perhaps, for a few minutes. By my estimation, I believe that Buchou should be near your location now!"

Makoto! You are brilliant! You are matching Kaichou blow for blow! Really, this guy is someone who is amazing. His mind, is completely brilliant. Thinking of all of this, and even against someone like Kaichou.

"Makoto-kun..." Kaichou's stern face turned into a blushing one. "I knew you would be able to give me a true challenge of intellect. Clearly, I am going to have to try harder against you in the future. Your move to use that shikigami and have Koneko-san wrap the aura around your body, ingenious."

"No no!" Makoto became flustered and waved his hands at Kaichou. "You're flattering me Sona-san. Your idea to suck out Ise-kun's blood was truly something I didn't predict. That, along with setting traps for our group was simply too amazing~"

Kaichou's blush got deep red, as Makoto's own turned pink.

"Well, you know how I do."

"Yes, Kaichou is super-smart!"

"And Makoto-kun is highly intelligent as well."

As they flirted with one another, everyone was still amazed by the plan of both of them. They, are in different dimensions when it concerns strategies. Its a wonderful, yet scary thing to witness.

I collapsed onto the ground.

"Ise-kun, I'm so sorry that you got taken out like this. I would heal you, but I can't replenish blood like Obaa-san could do. I never meant for you to get hurt like this."

Makoto spoke sadly, so I shook my head.

"No...you've done great Makoto. Thanks to you...we've only lost me and Xenovia. Ma...Make sure you win."

He grabbed my hand and gave a nod.

"I definitely will help win this fight with the others helping as well! Please leave this to me Ise-kun!"

At that time, the barrier that was made around the decoy Kaichou disappeared. It seemed that they didn't need it anymore.

My body was wrapped in light. I was already done for…I wanted to promote to Queen by entering the enemy's base…To lose without even doing that…was pitiful!

But, I was satisfied with being able to use Bilingual…

…Saji. I...I leave the rest to...Makoto...

[Rias Gremory-sama's Pawn, retired.]

---

Yuuto P.O.V

After Ise-kun disappeared, everyone besides him and Xenovia remained. Thanks to Makoto-kun, I believe that we did better than if he wasn't here. He made so many great assumptions and strategies. Even I, didn't know about the Makoto-kun illusion and the traps. It seems that since the more people who knew about it might give it away. Koneko-chan was great at be stoic like always, not giving anything away. I was wondering were Xenovia and Makoto-kun had went, but now I know what happened.

The enemy had four people left. Kaichou, Shinra-senpai, and the remaining Bishops of the student council.

Ise-kun's technique though was…I couldn't say anything anymore. But, if the opponents are limited to women, it may become quite threatening…Wait, this wasn't what I should be thinking about, though.

Sona-Kaichou hadn't aimed at winning with immense power, but instead at using counters that made use of us, who did possess immense power. This was the original Rating Game. You couldn't easily win with just power! But at the same time, Makoto-kun was able to see at least some of her tactics. Like Shinra-senpai had said before, Makoto-kun is on a level where Kaichou can only attempt to attack mentally. No, its more accurate to say that they are on a level where only they would understand the other when it concerns strategies.

Makoto-kun sighed, as if he is readying himself for something.

"I know that we just lost Ise-kun...and its really regrettable...but we can't lose face now. Buchou is counting on us. That's why, we need to deal with the enemies here and go to Buchou as well! That's why, Yuuto-kun! Please deal with Shinra-senpai! Akeno-san, Koneko-chan! Please deal with the Bishop-sans here!" Makoto-kun held his hand to his ear piece. "And Gasper-chan, please regroup with Buchou! I will also go to Buchou and help her out!"

Everyone blinked bewilderedly.

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.

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Makoto-kun also noticed it and looked around.

"What? Have I said something strange?"

You can say that again. Makoto-kun...just took charge. I...I didn't know he could do such things. Truly, he keeps surprising me. Doing all of this planning, and now taking charge of us all. Its like...he could be a true leader one day.

"Ara, I didn't know Mako-kun could be so surprisingly commanding. For some reason, my masochistic side is reacting to Mako-kun's intense face. Its really sexy Mako-kun. Fufufufu~"

Akeno-sans face went red, very red indeed. W-Wait, she said her masochistic side was reacting to Makoto-kun's dominating side? Ehehe...good luck Makoto-kun I suppose.

"...Mako-senpai was really manly then...so unexpected...yet I found it to be really good watching senpai's manly side show."

Koneko-chan's face had heated up as well. I-It seems that Koneko-chan is also liking the 'taking charge' Makoto-kun. Its such a different contrast to his usual self. But I believe that he is only like that because of Ise-kun.

Makoto-kun looks up to Ise-kun as someone who is powerful and a senpai Devil. He even told me that he wants to gain Ise-kun's respect as a fellow man and someone who he could fight beside, who Ise-kun could rely on as a good backing partner. I'm sure that Ise-kun can see Makoto-kun's manliness right now.

Did you see it Ise-kun? Makoto-kun's courage went up because you gave him praise. I saw it with my own eyes. When Ise-kun asked Makoto-kun to win, Makoto-kun's eyes lightened up to a place that could be said shining. He wants Ise-kun to acknowledge him more than anything.

"Well...thank you girls...I am trying my best. Now...I best go..."

Makoto-kun was going to leave, but Akeno-san put a hand on his shoulder.

"Mako-kun...I want you to see me release my power. I want Mako-kun to witness my resolve. Can Koneko-chan or Yuuto-kun go instead of you?"

I sensed Akeno-sans want. She wants Makoto-kun to see her power because she likes him very much, to a point that might even be called love. Well its obvious that Makoto-kun and Akeno-san share a unique relationship.

Makoto-kun took Akeno-sans hand and gave a large nod.

"Okay! I understand! Koneko-chan, please go and join Buchou! I will take out the other Bishop!"

Hearing that, Akeno-san gained a wide smile. Koneko-chan also smiled happily.

"...I understand senpai, I shall go ahead. ...Please come quickly."

"Yes! I will come soon Koneko-chan! And well done for conquering your fear of using Senjutsu! I saw it through the shikigami's eyes!"

Koneko-chan's eyes shot open happily. She then held a hand to her chest.

"...Thank you senpai, it means a lot."

Koneko-chan then ran away at a quick pace. It seems we can leave Buchou to Koneko-chan and Gasper-chan for now. With those two, we can definitely...

I pointed my sword at Shinra-senpai and the other servant from the Sitri group.

"Now then, how shall we do this? As two blade-users, shall we decide it by the blade?"

Shinra-senpai responded to my question.

"That is also fine. In chess, when a pawn is promoted, in most cases they become Queen. However, the battle situation changes if they promote to Knight instead depending on the setting. There are also a lot of differences between actual chess and the Rating Games, but...this will be a good match."

The battle between me and Shinra-senpai was decided. Beside me, Makoto-kun faced the opposing Bishop, Hanakai-san. He had a white aura washing over him, as he spread his wings.

And finally...Akeno-san emerged from behind Makoto-kun. She had a gold aura around her body. Even here, I could tell that she is happy that Makoto-kun is witnessing her power.

"Fufufu...I can finally show Mako-kun my power...my determination."

Akeno-san stepped forward, her pride being in her step. I could feel the strong pressure in her step. She was really happy right now. Even being in a situation like this, she is still really happy that Makoto-kun can witness this.

"I will overcome this hated power in front of him. I will show Mako-kun my power."

Akeno-san was showing her strong happy S-side! She was excited! Her face was getting even redder than when she was blushing at Makoto-kun's powerful dominating side!

"Now...its time to disappear like a good girl ufufufufufufufufu~!"

A great mass of thunder sprung forth from Akeno-san's hands and swooped down on the Sitri Bishop Kusaka-san!

Doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon!

"Reverse!"

At the instant of impact, Kusaka-san spread out her hands and tried to reverse the thunder, but...

Bigagagagagagagagagagagagagagagagagagagaga!

The violent thunder wrapped around Kusaka-san!

Kusaka-san couldn't reverse the thunder and directly received Akeno-san's attack!

And at the same time, she was wrapped in light and disappeared!

"It seems it was useless. She tried to reverse the thunder, but what I shot just now was lightning. Thunder and light. The reverse of the light portion wasn't enough to reverse it all."

[One of Sona Sitri-sama's Bishops, retired.]

"The power couldn't be overturned when the power being reversed was changed."

Just as Akeno-san said, it seemed that their training wasn't enough for them to Master the power of Reverse.

Makoto-kun then bowed to Hanakai-san who is by now crying.

"I hope we can get along Hanakai-san!"

"Ehehe...can I just go now...?"

It seems that she knew that she wouldn't be able to win as Makoto-kun approached her. Makoto-kun's body was erupting with holy power right now. Lights were dancing around him, in a glorious flow.

"Don't worry, I will make sure that it doesn't hurt much."

Hanakai-san stuck out her hands, demonic power gathering around her hands.

"E-Even though it seems unlikely, I still have to try!"

Dogon!

Hanakai-san shot out a large volume of demonic power! She knew that she wasn't going to win, but she tried her best to shoot out the highest grade of demonic power that was possible.

"I like your determination Hanakai-san."

Saying that, Makoto-kun created lots of defence magic circles around his body. The shot that was shot out is going extremely strong towards Makoto-kun's body.

BREAK! BREAK! BREAK!

The large volume of power broke a number of circles, but ultimately, the demonic power was stopped by the circles of defence. Seeing her attack didn't work, Hanakai-san readied another blast but...

...Makoto-kun wasn't there! He wasn't where he was standing previously.

Where did he go? My eyes looked around...behind her! He's behind Hanakai-san! He has his hands glowing white, and he has pointed his hands at Hanakai-san, at close range.

"I'm sorry about this, but I promise that it wont hurt much."

Hanakai-san jumped and turned around and attempted to spread out her hands. It was the same stance that Kusaka-san was doing when she used that "Reverse" power.

However, before she could, from Makoto-kun's hands, a wave of light was shot out towards Hanakai-san.

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

The light washed over Hanakai-san. At the same time, she was wrapped up in light and disappeared.

"She didn't have enough time to use Reverse against my holy wave. Sorry Hanakai-san, but I also have things to prove this time."

[Sona Sitri-sama's remaining Bishop, retired.]

"It seems only one opponent is left now."

Makoto-kun, Akeno-san and I turned our attention to Shinra-senpai. Akeno-san caught up in her excitement of Makoto-kun watching her, points her hands at Shinra-senpai! It seems she has forgotten that I was even here!

"Ufufufufu~! I will show Mako-kun even more of my power~!"

"Ooh crap!"

Shinra-senpai felt the danger to her body and started running away from here!

Kah! Dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon!

The lightning extended straight towards senpai! If a devil was hit directly by that, they would be helpless! Since it was mixed with the power of thunder and the power of light, the weakness of Devils, just imagining getting hit by that power was terrifying.

However, Shinra-senpai avoided the lightning and tried to escape into the interior of the department store.

I swiftly ran after her! I won't lose when it comes to speed!

While dashing, I created a holy demonic sword, and when I caught up I stabbed at her! My blade was blocked by her naginata, but I didn't know when she would bring out that counter Sacred Gear!

Shinra-senpai took out a small bottle from her pocket. Phoenix Tears! So the Sitri Queen had theirs!

She threw the small bottle at me and cut it apart with her naginata. The liquid inside was poured onto me!

"Reverse!"

Shinra-senpai shouted that! She intended to change the immense healing power of the tears into damage the instant it hit me! I quickly changed my holy demonic sword into a sword of water!

Bishah!

The wave of water mixed together with the tears. When mixed with something else, the tears lost their effect. And as a result, the Reverse also lost its meaning!

"If an opening is made even just a little!"

Senpai sharply turned her naginata towards me!

I see, the attack just now was to make me block and step out. However.

Zan!

Holy demonic swords bloomed in profusion around Shinra-senpai! The multiple holy demonic blades that sprouted out from the floor destroyed senpai's naginata.

"The current me has no openings."

When I tried firing a second bout of swords at her, she made the mirror from before appear in front of her. I weakened the swords as much as possible and they stabbed with just enough power to destroy the mirror.

Barin! Dooooooooo!

The short-lived mirror broke and the impact was returned to me with double the damage, but...I could endure this much! I clenched my teeth in pain and raised my left arm towards the sky.

"Petro, Basileus, Dionysius, Holy Mary. Please listen to my voice!"

Space warped and a tear was created! I stuffed my hand into there!

"No way!? That's!"

Understanding the meaning of this, Shinra-senpai was shocked.

"In the name of the saints lodged in the holy blade, I release thee. Durandal!"

The item I took out from the space was the legendary holy sword, Durandal!

Xenovia! I'll clear away your regrets here and now!

Following the momentum as I took Durandal out, I slashed at Shinra-senpai! The holy sword hit, and serious damage was given to Shinra-senpai.

Even in that situation, she didn't activate her counter Sacred Gear. So she was unable to use it continuously.

"It was Xenovia's suggestion. That, in the case that she became unable to function and fight, she would transfer the sword's right of use to me, since this sword is too good for her."

That's right, Xenovia had taught me how to use Durandal.

"However, your holy demonic aptitude is..."

Shinra-senpai said that as she was wrapped in the light of retirement teleportation.

"I had no past. Because of that, I saw hell, but…I'm different now. Thanks to attaining Balance Breaker, it seems I can also handle Durandal like this."

Buuuuuuuuuuuun…

Durandal was emitting a quiet and peaceful surge. It wasn't letting out a violent and rampaging surge like it did with Xenovia.

"Kuh! This is…! You can handle it better than Xenovia-san!?"

Shinra-senpai said that, but I didn't think so.

"…Since Xenovia has aura temperament that desires power, Durandal may have also reacted to that. But I choose certainty over power. Ability over strength."

I had intended to suppress its power, but even so the floor had been cut into two equal halves up to quite a distance away from the shockwave of slashing Shinra-senpai. It seemed I would receive a minus evaluation because of this.

"I thought that it was a stubborn steed that didn't listen to the words of its wielder, but it really seems to be true. It cut more than I thought…So controlling it is still difficult."

"...You and Izumi-kun truly are the Aces of your team! With his intelligence and your skills, you are the ultimate team! Rias Gremory-sama has the best Bishop/Knight combo!"

Shinra-senpai left just those parting words and disappeared from this place.

[Sona Sitri-sama's Queen, retired.]

"Its because Makoto-kun and I aim to surpass Ise-kun. No, its to surpass the Sekiryuutei."

"That's right Yuuto-kun." Makoto-kun came up to me, smiling happily. "We do have that common goal huh. Ise-kun might be the powerful Sekiryuutei, but we are also on Buchou's peerage. I want to be the best healer and magician that Buchou could want. I want to help that woman reach her goals of becoming Rating Game champ, and I will become the strongest Bishop."

I grasped his hand as he smiled.

"Right! That's right Makoto-kun! During the Hakuryuukou fight, I couldn't do anything. Even when Kokabiel was around, I didn't do anything amazing like you did. But now, together we can surpass Ise-kun together!"

"Yes! Lets become partners! But not in what Buchou would think! Lets become the Knight/Bishop tag-team!"

"Right! Now, lets go and help out Buchou!"

With our determination, Makoto-kun, Akeno-san and I ventured to the top of the building.

The roof of the department store. The sky outside was white, empty of anything. Because it was within the space of the game.

Buchou was already here with Gasper-chan and Koneko-chan. Upon noticing us, Gasper-chan ran up and hugged Makoto-kun tightly who patted her head softly.

"Ma-Mako-senpai! I-I tried to warn Xenovia-senpai but she didn't listen to meeeeeeee!"

"I see. Don't worry Gasper-chan, she's going to be fine now. Soon, we will leave this place. Its okay now Gasper-chan, I'm right here for you."

He hugged her back, as I see Kaichou looking at all of us.

"Fuck sake, whore. Why on the roof?"

"Now I know this is Rias. So don't call me a whore Rias. The King must survive until the end. That is the duty of the King. If the King is taken out, the game would be over, right Godzilla's twin, Apezilla?"

"…Yes, I didn't question the profoundness of that you whale. And don't call me Apezilla again you butch lesbian!"

Why does she call Kaichou a butch lesbian? Kaichou isn't a lesbian, right? I'm pretty sure that she likes Makoto-kun a lot.

"Ape, you watch your language. Besides, Saji won against the Sekiryuutei. Neither Hyoudou-kun nor you made any mistakes. Please don't make light of that child. You aren't the only ones that are desperate."

"Yes, I could sense it with my body that's better than your own in every single way. Now then, let's settle this, Sona you cow."

She was a person that wouldn't listen even if stopped. In that case...

"If I sense danger, I'll enter to help immediately. I won't listen to your selfishness."

"You get involved and I will brain you! I seriously will Yuuto! Maybe you should just go and have a fantasy about Makoto like you always do!"

I did a spit take and backed down! She's always persisting that I am homosexual when I'm really not! E-Even if Makoto-kun is cute, I am sure that he doesn't go for men like Buchou seems to want to happen between us.

Then, the battle between best friends (or enemies) started...

An aura of water gathered around Kaichou, and gradually formed something. This was no ordinary amount of water. Looking at it, the water seemed be collected from everywhere within the department store.

As expected of the Sitri family whose specialty is water magic. I had heard that the older sister's specialty was ice, while the younger sister's was water.

In her magic, Buchou carried the power of destruction. An attack that destroys the opponent. Without hesitation, Buchou fired magic bullets at her friend Sona-Kaichou! The number of bullets was endless like that of a machine gun!

The bullets were only about the size of a softball, but I could feel magic of high purity in each shot. It seemed that the results of Buchou's training were also coming out. That she wasn't attacking showily was because of the rules.

Zabun. Zabaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan.

Sona-Kaichou manipulated the water and made it into a wall, stopping Buchou's attacks. The instant that Buchou's magic hit, the water was also annihilated at the same time, but because she was gathering it from the entire building, it was unlimited.

"Now then, Apezilla. I shall thoroughly display my water techniques to you."

Kaichou transformed a large amount of the water with magic, turning it into many hawks that flew in the air, serpents that slithered on the ground, valiant lions, wolves that herded together, and several huge dragons as well.

So she can make this many different things at once! Her magic skill surpasses that of Buchou!

"Just as I wished for, Sona you hooker!"

Smiling fearlessly, Buchou piled compression upon compression of her power of destruction and made a countless number of magic bullets in the air. Those without enough power would vanish from just one of those shots. To have condensed that many of them, it seemed that Buchou had built up her magic power fairly well in her training.

Both excelled in the quality of their magic, but looking at it like this, Buchou stood out in power while Kaichou stood out in technique.

Both of them stood ready. Then, the two of them...unleashed their attacks at each other at the same time.

[Resign confirmed. It is the victory of Rias Gremory-sama.]

---

Makoto P.O.V

After the game had ended, we all went to the medical facility. The reason was because Ise-kun and Xenovia-san were injured. I regret that Xenovia-san and Ise-kun had to get hurt, but we won in the end.

Because of the efforts of Yuuto-kun, he was praised highly. Even I had been praised highly for what I had done during the game. Buchou was happy about it, because she was valued higher than before because of the efforts of everyone of the peerage. And since we only lost two during the end-game, we got a big evaluation for such an event.

"Well done my adorable Bishop!"

Buchou had latched onto me and hasn't let go yet. I thought that she might want to see Ise-kun but she has a tight hold of me while in the waiting room. I blushed with embarrassment as her boobs were pressed into the back of my head.

"Thank you Buchou. I tried my best for you."

Its true, I did my best for Buchou. She did so much for me, and now I want to do much for her. I also want to try harder for the other members of the peerage. Even Akeno-san who...who showed me her power that she hated. She overcame it with my encouragement. I can't say that I did something astounding, but if it helped Akeno-san, then I am glad about that.

Buchou patted the top of my head softly.

"I know. Makoto, I am glad that you was there today. You, have such a wonderful brain. I hate admitting it, but you are the one who is the highest in intelligence in the group and I would fear if you was on Sona's team. I mean, I can see you and her making such amazing strategies together. But that's why, we were able to counter Sona's traps. Thanks to you, we only lost Ise and Xenovia. That in of itself was amazing."

"We...Well, thank you again Buchou. Duelling against Sona-sans brain was something I found to be ecstatic! I found her brain to be really fun to deal with! And Buchou...I'm sorry that Ise-kun was taken out. I know how you might feel about that..."

When I looked down, my King pats the top of my head.

"No, sometimes sacrifices happen during the Rating Game. I understand that, and while it might be a little disheartening, I know that because of everyone today, we won against Sona. In the end, all that matters is we all pulled together. Now, if you'll excuse me. I need to go and see some people."

After saying that, Buchou let go and went down the corridor. Uu, so now I'm alone huh. Well, I might as well go and see what the others are doing. I should go and see Xenovia-san and see if she's alright.

So I walked down the corridor, as I took note of the various things on the walls. The things are of a medical nature. Medical posters that are something akin to 'Smoking Kills' and things like that. But like...does smoking kill Devils?

Ehehe, I don't know about that, but I believe that I...

"Makoto-san."

I stopped in my tracks, as the mention of my name. The voice was of a soft female voice. When I bent my neck backwards...

"Seekvaira-san, what a surprise."

Yes, the Aragres heiress was standing behind me, with crossed arms and a small smile on her face. So I naturally turned fully around and smiled happily. She has on a small tight fitting dress today, not what she was wearing during the gathering. Actually, this dress seems to be really short, only coming up to above her knee. Its a blue colour, almost aqua blue. It has a lacy bit near the breasts, exposing the top part of her bosom.

All in all, she looks really beautiful right now. But I wonder why she is here?

"Hello Seekvaira-san. Its a pleasure seeing you again."

"Yes, it is a pleasure."

Silence then filled the area we were in. I didn't know what to say. She is the Aragres heiress and I am a low class Devil. Yet she came here to speak to me. I, don't know what I should say to the heiress.

But fortunately, after a minute or so of no talking, Seekvaira-san here walked closer to me.

"I watched the match you had with Sona-san. And I must say, you are a highly intelligent man. I was amazed by how you was able to defeat Sona-sans estimations."

"I...I didn't really..."

I tried to tell her that what she is saying is wrong, but Seekvaira-san put a finger to my lips.

"No, don't sell yourself short. While Sona-san was commendable, you truly shined as the strongest servant."

"But I'm not the strongest servant..."

"Yes, that's true." She agreed, making me feel crap. But her next words were ones of beauty. "The Sekiryuutei has a power that is higher than your own. However, like it was demonstrated in that Rating Game. Power, doesn't always mean win. And Sona-sans Pawn was weaker than Rias-sans Pawn. However, Sona-sans Pawn was able to win, even if it was only draining the blood of the Sekiryuutei. But..."

It seemed that Seekvaira-san had a regretful face, that turned downwards in sadness. In concern, I said some comforting words.

"Seekvaira-san, how did your Rating Game go? I believe that you had one just before us?"

Even though I tried to change the mood, it seems I have made it worse.

"I...I lost against Diodora."

So she lost her Rating Game. That's why she looked upset. I can understand why, as Seekvaira-san is a proud person, and I know that she wants to do her clan proud. Yet, she lost in the end.

I can see on her face that she is really angry and upset about it. I think I would be too if I was her. She, didn't do anything wrong though I'm sure. I'm sure that she did her best and that's all anyone could do.

"O...Oh, I'm so sorry Seekvaira-san."

I offered her my condolence, but she waved me off.

"N-No, its fine. Somehow, I believe that something was very wrong with that Rating Game."

"What do you mean wrong?"

I tilted my head to the side, as Seekvaira-san lead me into a room. The room was an empty hospital room. Seekvaira-san lead me towards the bed, and sat down. She patted the right side of her.

Seeing what she wanted, I sat down next to her, and let a small smile grace my face.

"I'm sorry you lost your match Seekvaira-san. Diodora-san must be a powerful opponent."

"Yes, but he seemed to be stronger than he was previously. I don't know how, but he did something to raise his power, and he overcame me. While I'm regretful, it makes me want to work harder, as I saw your determination Makoto-san. It makes me want to become stronger and try my hardest in the future."

What does she mean by my determination? Everyone tried their best during that Rating Game, so I don't see anything that could've made me stand out above anyone else.

"My determination? I didn't do anything..."

"If you finish that, then I wont forgive you." She sounded mad, that I was doubting myself. But she put on a beautiful smile as her hand grasped my own. "You need to learn to accept praise, you know?"

I gave an uneven expression. I didn't do anything that's praiseworthy. If it wasn't for the others, I don't think that we would've been able to pull it off. Everyone, did amazing things. I, just did my best.

Seekvaira-san released a breath.

"...Say, let me put it this way. Would the Sekiryuutei doubt himself if he won?" I shook my head shyly. "Then, you shouldn't either. You should accept the praise, because you did something that's praiseworthy."

My face turned bright red at that. She's really taking her time to talk to me, and giving me kind words. Seekvaira-san is...really nice. She is even talking to me as an equal. I don't understand, why she is being kind to me...

"I will take your word for it Seekvaira-san. Thank you, for the encouragement. And you as well Seekvaira-san. You, did a great match. Even though I didn't see it, I will go and watch the video of it later. Although you lost, I know that you tried your best and that's all any of us can do."

Seekvaira-san gave a small nod at me.

"Right. Thank you Makoto-san. In my next Rating Game, I will try my hardest, for you."

"Seekvaira-san..."

Open!

The door was suddenly opened, and standing there was...

Sona-san.

Sona-san was stood at the door, and she had a dark look on her face. Her face, was that of annoyance and sharp eyes.

From here, I could tell that Sona-san wasn't happy. And when she looked at our connected hands, her eyes turned red with annoyance.

"Hello, Slutvaira-san, Makoto-kun."

Ooooh! Kaichou-sama is going for the rude option today huh!? She is really going to call Seekvaira-san, Slutvaira-san!? Ooooooh! I didn't know that Sona-san didn't like Seekvaira-san that much!

Seekvaira-san didn't seem to be affected, and adopted a slight sadistic smirk.

"Oh, its you is it Stona-san? Welcome to the room, shall I get you your usual order?"

A-And it seems like Seekvaira-sama is also going for the rude option! Are they not friends or something? Or is it the same with Buchou and Sona-san? They usually call each other names.

"What're you..."

"Yes, your straw and your white line."

White line? What does that mean? And a straw? Why would Sona-san need a straw for this white line?

Sona-san frowned in annoyance.

"Don't annoy me Slutvaira-san. I have come to see Makoto-kun. You, are merely in the way, like always."

"Like always?" Seekvaira-san smirked. "I was just finalizing the transfer of Evil Pieces."

Eh? What does Seekvaira-san mean? Sona-san seemed to be confused as well.

"What do you mean exactly?"

"You know, the transfer of servants. Makoto-san here, is going to be transferred to my peerage, and Rias-san will be receiving one of my Bishops."

E-Eh!? What!? I'm being traded to Seekvaira-sans team now!? I'm Seekvaira-sans Bishop!? Did Buchou really just abandon me like that? But I also think that being Seekvaira-sans servant might not be so bad. Ise-kun gets the special love with Buchou. Maybe having a Master you are romantically involved with isn't so bad...n-not that I want to be in a romantic relationship with Seekvaira-san!

But as I was thinking that, a depressed aura appeared around Sona-san who blinked sadly.

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Sona-san exhaled. Then her face turned really red with not a blush, but rage!

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPE!"

Ooooooo! She screamed for Buchou! I-I mean, screaming ape! She actually screamed ape! That's freaking scary! Kaichou-sama is really angry right now!

The door then opened seconds later and as if hearing the call, Buchou walked in.

"Fuck off Sona! I heard you scream ape then! You're a bitch and I hate you! How dare you call me an ape!?"

Buchou complained to Sona-san, who doesn't look happy right now.

Sona-san turned her head, in a murderous glare, towards Buchou. Buchou saw the glare and backed away slightly.

Sona-san walked towards her, her step filled with such intensity. Buchou held a hand to her face and let a scared look appear on her face.

"Ape..." Sona-sans tone was low, and dangerous. "...Did you give her, Makoto-kun?"

She pointed at Seekvaira-san who is giggling softly to herself. S-So...was it a lie then? Seekvaira-san just wanted to annoy Sona-san? To me, it seems that was what was happening.

Rias-Buchou looked at Seekvaira-san who straightened her face straight away.

She then looked back at Sona-san who was inching closer and closer to her.

"N-No you idiot! Why would I give that tramp my important Bishop!? Fuck sake Sona, I know you're a moron sometimes, but you don't have to believe everything that you are told you know!? Fuck the love of Maou! Seekhooker there was lying to you! I thought that you'd fucking see that!"

Sona-san growled and looked at Seekvaira-san who did a peace sign as she tightened the grasp on my hand. Seeing that, Sona-san stormed over, and sat on the other side of me, taking my other hand tightly.

"Sorry for that then. You may go Rias."

"Don't fucking tell me what to..." She stopped, and her body twitched. "Doctor Penguin! I can sense him here! Its time to confess!"

She ran out of the room, with the fire in her eyes.

Wait, what did she say then? Confess? W-Wait, that means she is going to confess to her Doctor!? P-Poor Ise-kun. He's going to lose Buchou to her doctor, who she loves very much.

"S...She's going to confess to her Doctor? Sorry Seekvaira-san, but I need to see this."

"Yes, our rivalry can be put on hold. I need to see this as well."

It seems they both are determined. They both stand up, pulling me along with them.

"Seekvaira-san, let go of Makoto-kun's hand."

"You first."

Seekvaira-san said it daringly. However, Sona-san shook her head.

"No, I wont let go."

"Then I wont either."

Sighing, Sona-san starts dragging me along with Seekvaira-san dragging me as well! Hauuuuuuuuuu! I'm being dragged along by two beauties who seem to be fighting over me maybe!? I-I don't know what I should do right now!

Sona-san and Seekvaira-san both are very beautiful but they are both kind of scary! We left the room, and turned down a corridor. Both of the women here are glaring at one another with such hate.

Y-Yeah, I think they don't like one another. Well, that much is obvious, but they keep pulling me between each other, like they want me really close to them. Seekvaira-san is strong, but so is Sona-san. Both of their wills are unbendable.

Eventually, after five minutes, we came across two figures. One was Buchou, and the other was Kuroshiro Penguin aka, her Doctor. She was standing in front of him with her hands behind her back, a huge blush on her face.

B-But the thing is, I noticed that others have gathered here as well. Those people are Koneko-chan, Akeno-san, Gasper-chan, Yuuto-kun, and even Serafall-sama has gathered here.

Upon noticing us, they all came over, and the girls all hugged me wherever they could, but Sona-san and Seekvaira-san still had their hands tightly clasped around my own hand.

"Ma-tan! Well done in your Rating Game! You was the cutest contender and the smartest, along with Sona-chan~! You both did excellent! But now~ We need to watch the two. The doctor and his favourite patient and see what's going to happen~!"

I nodded with a smile. Sera-tan hugs me from behind and pushes her large assets onto my back! We all then looked at the two, who are standing, facing one another happily.

"Rias, well done in your Rating Game."

Her blush got deeper.

"Fuck sake. T-Thank you Doctor. I tried my best, but there was someone who I was hoping would be watching."

She said fuck sake again! I-I think that's bad Rias-Buchou! She shouldn't say fuck sake! Even if it is something she usually says! I could only mentally slap myself in the face hearing that.

"Oh? Who's that then Rias?"

He seems to be confused, like he doesn't realize it.

She took his hand, and held it tightly.

"You Doctor. Doctor, I need to tell you something right here and now."

His face turned in a confused one.

"What do you mean Rias? What is it you need to tell me?"

"Doctor...I want you."

S-She certainly is blunt isn't she!? She doesn't ease into it at all! She just asks it like that!

"Rias? You have me, I am your personal Doctor."

"Yeah, she didn't mean like that ufufu~"

Akeno-san chortled out, wrapping her arms around my right side, pushing her very large breasts into that arm! I-I feel really like blushing immensely right now. But my eyes can't keep off the two over there.

"Yes, I know Doctor. But I want you, and you only. I, want to marry you Doctor."

Sona-san cracked up as did Seekvaira-san. Sera-tan is giggling behind me as is Akeno-san from the right. Yuuto-kun is holding in a laugh, as is Koneko-chan. Gasper-chan is looking at me adorably. E-Eh? What's with the look Gasper-chan?

I don't think its funny though. She's wanting to confess her love to her Doctor. I know that something wont come out of it, but if she wants too, I believe that she needs to confess her love for her Doctor.

"Now Rias...I'm married to Mrs Penguin."

"I don't give a shit. Leave her, and come to me Doctor."

I heard Sona-san snort loudly and she covered her mouth with her hand.

"This is like the confession from hell, and we are literally in hell!"

Sona-san giggled out happily. She's actually right. This is a weird place to do a confession, and for her to confess to her Doctor...how pleasant. Her and her Doctor, they are a weird couple after all~

"Now Rias, there's no need to swear."

"There fucking is. Doctor, I am in love with you. Leave your wife, and love me."

Poor Buchou. I think that this is the saddest thing ever. There's no way they could be together.

"Yes, I heard Rias. But I am married, and I have children."

He sounded sympathetic, like he was trying to connect with Buchou. His tone was nice, but Buchou didn't look happy.

"Well, I will help raise the little Penguins. I will become your wife, and call myself Rias Penguin."

[HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!]

That did it for some of the girls here and they burst out laughing! Akeno-san, Sona-san, Seekvaira-san and Sera-tan all are laughing hard! Buchou looked around as the rest of us drag the laughing girls around the corner!

"Who the fuck is laughing at me now?"

Buchou sounds cross. I can't see her, but I can only imagine that she is shaking her fist at someone, possibly herself.

"Rias, there's no need to be worried. But I think that you have a mixed up love for me. I am your Doctor."

"Ain't that the truth~"

Akeno-san was laughing to herself. I went with Koneko-chan, Yuuto-kun and Gasper-chan to see what's happening.

"No Doctor. You have it all wrong! I am in love with you! If you want, I will use my remaining Rook on you! I will make you apart of my peerage and we can be together forever!"

"Rias, I can't do that."

"Why!? Is it because of your wife!? I've already said that you should leave her and marry me! You could become the next husband of the house of Gremory! We could settle down and raise your children together! We could even engage in sex on a regular basis!"

Oooh my God! I mean, Oji-san! She wants to do all of those things!? E-Even s-s-seeeeeeeeeeeeeex!? Hauuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! Thinking about sex before marriage! H-How strange! I would only have sex if I knew that it would lead to a marriage one day!

Obaa-san always told me to respect myself, and the opposite sex as well. And not to engage in physical intimate relations without knowing that the relationship is going someplace!

"Rias, that is just a weird dream of yours. You know, I believe that you are having these feelings for a member of your peerage, and you can't express them because there are different factors to take in."

"Doctor don't! Don't say my feelings are not genuine! I mean, who are you talking about on my peerage!? Yuuto!? He's gay for one, and after Makoto!" Yuuto-kun frowned at that. "Then there's Makoto! He's like my little adorable brother! I wouldn't touch him and soil his pureness!" Akeno-san then winked at me, as if to say she would do the opposite of what Buchou said! "Then there's Ise. Maou, don't get me started on him. He hurts me everyday with his body and its fluids, his fingernails, his toenails, his eyelashes, his skin and his head hair."

"Whoa, she's going for broke huh."

Sera-tan appeared beside me, and said it. I had to mentally agree with her at that.

"Rias, I believe that you like your Pawn. You have even kissed him haven't you?"

"W...Well, I was thinking about you..."

Her voice was crackling, like it was breaking. But Doctor Penguin put his kind hands on her shoulders.

"Rias, you wasn't. You was thinking about your Pawn. Rias, its okay to love your Pawn."

"Is it Doctor? He wants a harem Doctor."

"Then, you become the alpha. If its you, then I wouldn't expect anything different."

"So, if I become the alpha, I become the main girl?"

"That's right Rias. You go and kiss your Pawn now."

"Okay Doctor! Can we still do our usual sessions!?"

Her Doctor nodded with strained eyes. I think I would be the same if I was him. But she simply beamed at him, and turned around.

"THANK YOU DOCTOR!"

She then ran off down the corridor happily singing to herself. I...I don't know what just happened. I was confused by it, but not overly so. I think that Buchou has realized her feelings for Ise-kun. Well, I'm glad she did.

"Well, good for her~ Heya Ma-tan! I wanna hold Ma-tan so close to my body and we can be intimate with one another!"

Sera-tans eyes were burning with passion, for me I think. Hehe, yeah I think that's what it is anyway.

"Ehehe...Sera-tan I..."

Before I could answer, Akeno-san came between me and Sera-tan.

"Ara ara, so Serafall-sama is going to step into the territory of my Mako-kun?"

"Uuuuuu! I was thinking of making Ma-tan and I personal besties! We are so cute together, don't you think Akeno-chan!?"

"Fufu, I think Mako-kun and I are cuter together~"

Sera-tan narrowed her eyes, and turned away with anger. Akeno-san sharpened her eyes at the Maou-sama who is also a magical girl. And out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Seekvaira-san and Sona-san are glaring at one another again. Ehehe, I think things will never change.

"To begin with Stona-san, I believe that Makoto-san will look my body type."

"Hmph, Makoto-kun isn't so vain to pay attention to your meat-bags."

Seekvaira-san and Sona-san are arguing over something again. I wish they would get along. They are both heiresses of their respective houses and they are both Devils so...isn't it something they should share with one another?

"B-But Koneko-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! I want to sit on Mako-senpai's lap lateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!"

"...No, that special territory belongs to me only."

A-And, Gasper-chan and Koneko-chan are fighting about sitting on my lap. Although Gasper-chan never wins, but I say that she can sit on my lap anyway as a common courtesy.

"Erm...I need to go and check on Xenovia-san now so...never mind...you aren't listening anyway..."

I slipped away as the situation was turning dangerous. Akeno-san and Sera-tan were giving each other the evil eyes. Koneko-chan and Gasper-chan were fighting about my lap, and Seekvaira-san and Sona-san seem to be insulting one another.

I walked away briskly, my goal being Xenovia-sans room. I know where to go as I remember passing by before. But I wonder what Xenovia-san is going to say to me when I get there...?

Before the Rating Game, she kept telling me how she would help me win the game, and how she would protect me. Even though I don't need it, Xenovia-san seems to be set on becoming my servant.

I got to the room, and knocked on the door softly. I waited for Xenovia-sans reply.

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[Come in.]

I heard her voice after a minute later. I opened the door, and...

I saw Xenovia-san sat on the bed, wrapped in some bandages. It seems that even though she was treated, she still had some injuries. She looked up from the bed, and looked at me with sorrow.

"Makoto-sama...I haven't any words that can express how disappointed I am in myself right now."

I walked forward with a confused face.

"What do you mean Xenovia-san?"

"Makoto-sama, you know what I mean. I said to myself that "I wont let Makoto-sama down today. I will fight until I can't fight anymore." but in the end, I was tricked with a trap. I...I feel shame that I was tricked by such an obvious trap."

Her voice was crackling, her throat sounding hoarse. I sat on the end of her bed, and patted her own.

"Xenovia-san, don't be so silly. It could've happened to anyone. You didn't do anything wrong. You did very well during the game. I couldn't of been happier of your performance."

Xenovia-sans eyes opened wide, before they fell again.

"No...I failed the grandson of God. When my faith was broken, Makoto-sama was my light, my comfort. And for that, I could never repay you enough. But I thought that if I defended Makoto-sama during the Rating Game, then maybe he could forgive me for saying horrible things about Amaya-sama when first meeting. A-And, I know that Makoto-sama will just say I'm being silly or something, but I can't help but think that..."

Xenovia-sans eyes were becoming moist, wet with fresh tears stinging her eyes. I...I didn't think she would feel so strongly about something so trivial. It was only a Rating Game. If you win, you win. If you lose, you lose. Its simple like that...well, to me and the servants it is like that. To Buchou, Kaichou, and Seekvaira-san, it is of course important but Xenovia-san shouldn't have to worry about something like that.

"Xenovia-san...I'm sorry that you feel this way, but you don't need to. I commend you for your actions today. You, did an amazing job. You, I couldn't be happier that you are the Knight of Rias Gremory-sama. So, please don't doubt yourself anymore Xenovia-san."

I brushed her face, and then activated my healing magic. I created a barrier of healing around her, which made her look at me.

"Makoto-sama, why are you healing me? I will naturally heal within a few days."

"Yes, that's true. But I didn't want Xenovia-san to be upset anymore. People keep saying that I'm intelligent, but when it comes to people, I'm very stupid. Before becoming a Devil, I didn't talk to people, and I find it hard to express myself in anyway. But I am smart enough to know that when a girl is sad, a man should do everything in their power to make them feel better. Isn't that right?"

Xenovia-san moved from her position on the bed, and sat next to me.

She then took my hand, and held it tightly.

"Makoto-sama, I am like you. I do not know how to interact with people either. Its a foreign concept to me. I don't even know what it means to 'have a normal conversation'. But I do know that I can speak normally with Makoto-sama, whatever normally means."

"Yes, I feel the same."

I squeezed her hand back, as I felt something moist on my lips. When I focused my eyes...Xenovia-san was kissing me! Hauuuuuuuuu! I need preparation for things like this!

My face turned red, as she took her lips away from my own.

"Xenovia-san..."

"Makoto-sama, shall we get to making our family now? Since we are alone, I thought that this would be the primal time to make a start on our family."

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"IS THAT ALL YOU THINK ABOUT XENOVIA-SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!?"

"I also think about where we are going to live with our children."

I face palmed and looked to the roof. Why do I get the crazy ones!?

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[A Few Days Later]

We of the Gremory group were receiving a farewell from the underworld at the station in front of the main residence.

"Well then, Issei-kun. I look forward to the day we can meet again. You may return here any time without hesitation. Think of the Gremory family as your own family. The same with you Makoto-kun."

Buchou's Otou-sama said that as many servants stood behind him.

"Thank you very much! B-But, that is a bit too grand for me…"

I was smiling bitterly while Ise-kun replied. I would've said the same thing if I'm honest. But Buchou's Okaa-sama also affirmed it.

"Not at all. Issei-san. Please take care of Rias in the human world. Since my daughter can be so selfish, I worry."

"Fuck sake Okaa-sama!"

Ehehe, I shouldn't of expected anything different from Buchou.

"Yes! Of course!"

Ise-kun hit my chest and nodded. Well, I'm not Ise-kun but I will look out for Buchou as well!

"…Uu, I'm also being moved to tears. The future of my family is bright…"

Buchou's Otou-sama was crying. Eeeeeeeeeh? Why, why? Why is he crying so? Is he moved by Ise-kun's declaration?

Buchou's Okaa-sama sighed beside him.

"Wait a minute, dear. Isn't this where the father is supposed to retaliate by saying something like "I won't give up my daughter yet!"?"

"Even if you say that, Issei-kun seems to have surpassed my power already, so isn't it enough already? I think it will be fine even if I settle down soon."

"Please wait until Rias has graduated from high school at least before talking about retirement."

"Rias, send us a letter during your remaining summer holidays."

Sirzechs-sama said that while carrying his son Millicas-sama in his arms. Grayfia-san was standing immediately behind them.

"Yes, Onii-sama for the love of Maou. You stay well as well, Millicas. And say goodbye to my old flame as well!"

I'm guessing her old flame is her Doctor. Poor Buchou, she couldn't love her Doctor.

"Yes, Rias-Nee-sama! Bye Makoto-Nii-sama!"

"G-Goodbye M-Millicas-kun! L-Lets p-play next t-time!"

"Yes Nii-sama! I can't wait!"

My stutter returned and I feel too drained to place the spell on my voice box. If people don't like it...then they can leave me alone. In the Underworld, I learned that it doesn't matter about this stutter. It just matters about me.

We boarded the train and said our farewells again, before the train started.

I sat down and was sat between Akeno-san and Xenovia-san. They both had a hold of my arms, and began pressing their boobs into my face again! Uuuu, I don't think that they should do this!

Gasper-chan got onto my lap without saying anything, and just sat there happily. Koneko-chan was sat directly to the left and in front of me, looking at Gasper-chan with annoyance. I looked to the side and saw Yuuto-kun who caught my gaze and waved. I waved back happily then I went into my bag.

I got out my book of potential peerage members list. Chelia, my cute Imouto said that while I was in the Underworld, she was setting up interviews and sent me a list of potentials.

I still feel some reluctance about it, but since I have them, I might as well use them to turn people into half Angels like me! Well, like Chelia anyway. I'm just Devil Angel boy now.

Ise-kun was sat across from me, doing his summer homework with Buchou next to him. I guess that with everything that was happening, he didn't have time to do the homework. When I was about to offer my assistance, Akeno-san brought my head to her breasts, so I just snuggled in. Its the best feeling, Akeno-sans b-boobs.

"Buchou."

Ise-kun called Buchou who turned to him with an annoyed expression.

"What is it hippy?"

I'm surprised no one calls her out on what she says sometimes. Like calling Ise-kun a hippy, and Yuuto-kun gay and other things like that.

"I've acted reckless until now in order to become a harem king. That is my goal, and my wish to become that hasn't changed even now. But, Tannin-ossan told me. That it's a waste to set that as my final goal. So, I thought about it a little, but I think it's useless to just aim for an ordinary harem. It's best if I can make a harem with an attractiveness that won't lose to anyone and that is strong in the games as well."

"Whatever Ise. As long as I'm alpha, I don't care. My Doctor told me to aim for alpha status, and that's what I am going to do. So please don't stop me, or piss me off either because I'm beautiful, and you're handsome I guess."

D-Did she just say something nice!? She didn't insult him or anyone! Wow! That's progress from Buchou!

"B-Buchou..."

"Yeah, I know Ise. I'll let you play with my breasts later or something."

"Y-Yes Buchou! Thank you!"

I chuckled unevenly. But then, Koneko-chan stood up, and stood in front of Gasper-chan who pouted.

"...My seat."

"N-No! Its my seaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!"

Koneko-chan sharpened her eyes and looked towards me.

"...Senpai, would you rather have Loli Nekomata or Loli Vampire on your lap?"

An awkward smile appeared on my face. Gasper-chan faced me with teary eyes, looking for an answer as well.

"W-Well..."

"...I understand. Senpai is needy, and needs both Loli's on his lap."

I-I'm not needy! Why would she think something like that!? Koneko-chaaaaaaaaaaan!

Koneko-chan pushed Gasper-chan to the side ever so slightly, and cralwed onto my lap. Her ears were twitching, and her eyes were happy.

"Nyan~"

She smiled with a smile across her whole face. Yeah. With just something like that, my brain flew off.

Gasper-chan had teary eyes, Xenovia-san scowled with narrowed eyes, and Akeno-san was giving off pressure with a silent smiling face, but…I found that to be one of the cutest things in this very universe! Yay for Koneko-chan adorable cuteness!

"K-Koneko-chan is c-cute!"

Koneko-chan turned around, and let an adorable smile on her face. I knew then, that Koneko-chan was becoming more comfortable around me, and didn't seem like she was going to be her usual stoic self around me much anymore.

For the rest of the train ride home, I talked with the others on the train. It was nice, after fighting and everything that we can just talk normally. But when we got home, I was approached by a man with delicate features.

"Izumi Makoto-chan...so we finally meet again."

D-Does he know me? I remember seeing him at the gathering, so he must be a Devil. Although I can't remember his name...wait, did he call me "Makoto-chan"? Does he think I'm a girl as well...? Uu, that's troubling.

"U...Umm..."

I could only let out that sound, as Ise-kun looked at the man.

"Hey, hey, hey! What business do you have with Makoto-chan!?"

Ise-kun came between us! Did he also call me "Makoto-chan"? I seriously need to do something about that. I'm dressed as a boy right now, not a girl. But, the mysterious delicate man questioned me with a sincere expression.

"…So you've forgotten me. We should have met that time."

The delicate man... The delicate man suddenly revealed his chest and showed a big scar there. It was a deep scar. My eyes opened wide when I saw that. I remember that...

"...I-It couldn't be..."

"Yes, don't you remember me? It was a number of years ago, but I'm that same Devil from back then."

I became speechless at his words. He...He is the person from back then...

"My name is Diodora Astaroth. That time you weren't able to treat it to the point where a scar wouldn't remain, but my life was saved due to your healing formula."

I...I don't understand...why is he here...?

My palms sweat and I shifted unevenly. This man is...ummm...

"Diodora? You're Diodora, aren't you?"

Buchou recognized him, as I figured it out just before. He's the man I saved all those years ago...when Shinobu-kun was still alive...this man is related to the current Beelzebub huh...

He took my hand, and tried to kiss it! I ripped my hand away from him, and took a few steps back. Sorry, but I'm not into the male thing. Girls are what I like.

"Makoto-chan, I came to meet you. I apologise that I couldn't greet you at that meeting. But, I think the encounter between you and I was destiny. I want you to be my wife. I love you."

...Did he just propose to me...?

"Y-You do k-know I'm n-not a g-girl right?"

I said it straight to him, but he just kept smiling.

"Your jokes are always so funny. Don't worry, I will look after you, my wife."

Uuu...I feel like I'm going to faint...my skin is crawling...and Xenovia-san seems to be really pissed off now. She is glaring daggers at Diodora as he attempts (unsuccessfully) to take my hand again. Hauuuu...

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End chapter! First of all, to those who think that yaoi is ahead because of that last scene, then I will say it now. There is NOT going to be ANY yaoi in this. Diodora has actually convinced himself that Makoto is actually a girl even with his repeated denial.

The reason Diodora is after Makoto is going to be a different to the reason he was after Asia in canon and it will expand on Makoto's past as well and the reason for...various things about Makoto's life so that's why it isn't Chelia he's after, but Makoto. But Chelia will be involved as a big part as well. And that means volume six is going to be a Makoto and Chelia based volume.

And if anyone is wondering why he isn't going after Asia in this is because Diodora never met Asia and Asia wasn't excommunicated from the Church in my story until later on. So that's why.

Well, anyway! I hope you all liked the Rating Game and the differences I made! And besides that...well, people can still suggest members to add to Makoto's and Chelia's Brave Saints. It can be characters from other series as well so...please send in some suggestions! And the characters will most likely be added to the harem if they are girls, and if they are male, then they will be elder or younger brother figures for Makoto and Chelia.

And that's all! Until next time!

Issei; Rias, Tsubasa, Raynare, Kalawarner, Rossweisse, Kiyome, Bennia, Kuroka, Isabela, Mira, Aika, Elmenhilde, Xuelan, Griselda, Karlamine, Katase, Murayama.

Makoto; Asia, Irina, Xenovia, Koneko, Akeno, Sona, Serafall, Mittelt, Kunou, Ravel, Ophis, Le Fay, Gasper (fem), Vali (fem), Chelia, Gabriel, Seekvaira, Ile, Nel.

Brave Saints; Irina (Ace) Asia (Two) Kuro (Five) Chaos (Nine) Richard (Queen).