Next Day
We all gathered at my house. Schwartzwald joined us after doing some business in Khaos Brigade. The Gremory Group + Irina and Jack, Zazy, Barakiel, Raynare's group, Sona's group, and Team Vali were present in my house. Rias and the others was against the idea of having Team Vali in our house, but after hearing Zazy and Sirzechs, they reluctantly agreed. I know Vali likes to fight. Even joining us to face Loki, but he has something up his sleeve. I just know it.
Odin and Rossweisse were calling their homeland from another room. It's a big problem that Loki is in Japan, so I contacted Ama-chan to warn her. Apparently, Serafall was with her at the time, preparing the meeting. Well, Serafall does deal in foreign affairs, so this is her forte. We already started discussing about countering Loki, even using the data I obtained during the fight. Sirzechs is aware about this and so are heaven and the fallen-angel side. To protect Odin and Ama-chan in making the meeting successful, it was decided that the Three-Alliances will cooperate on this.
Though, it is troublesome that our opponent is Loki and Fenrir, who can be a real hassle. Something like that was on par with Ddraig and Alby before they were sealed. Even Zazy and Uncle Tannin can't beat them one on one. Of course, Vali and I at full power are no match either. Juggernaut Drive is a option, but I'm not using something that will kill me and Vali can only use that for a short amount of time by using his demonic powers. It won't be enough to handle Loki and Fenrir. I was told that in this operation, a few people will die. But I'll prevent that, no matter what. We can't ask for reinforcements since there's still the threat of Hero-faction. I know there might be casualties, but we'll minimize it as much as possible.
"First of all, Vali. What is your reason for cooperating with us?", asked Zazy who standing in front of the whiteboard.
I know already. He just wants to fight Loki.
"I just want to fight Loki and Fenrir. Bikou and the others have already agreed to it. Does this reason not satisfy you?", he smirked.
Typical Vali. I knew he would say that. Zazy then twitched his eyebrows in suspicion.
"Yeah, I'm not satisfied. But it's true that we want you as our manpower. Right now we are in a situation where each faction can't send their manpower to us because of the Hero-faction. There might be a connection between your team and the Hero-faction, but…. Due to your personality there is no way for you to cooperate with the Hero-faction."
"Yeah, we try not to get involved with each other as much as possible. I'm still planning to fight Loki and Fenrir even if we aren't able to get your cooperation. –Though if you don't cooperate with us, then we will still battle them while dragging all of you into it."
In other words, this fight can either have two sides or three. Best if it's left as two or things would get worse.
"It seemed like Sirzechs was also thinking hard about this, but he said he won't be able to turn down the offer of you who is the sole survivor of the descendants of Old-Maou. He sure is a naïve Maou, but I also think that it would be better to have you cooperate with us rather than letting you roam free."
"Though there are more issues which we can't come to an agreement with each other.", said Rias who wasn't amused by this.
She had some complaints, but since the Maou said it, she can't talk back. Sona agrees, but she's dissatisfied about this. I know the saying "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" fit here. Though, any funny business will mean they're a target too. Asia wasn't too suspicious of them since they saved her once. The others have some disagreement to this, but they came to agree it. Zazy then stares at Vali.
"Though he's probably plotting something."
"It doesn't matter now. His interest is with Loki and Fenrir.
"Though it won't be a problem if we make it so that we can cut down any suspicious movements."
"I don't have any intents to do something like that, but if you were to come at me, I won't go down doing nothing.", said Vali as he smirked at Zazy's words.
"….Well, lets put this about Vali away for now. Now, lets move on to the counter measure against Loki. I'm planning to ask a counter measure about Loki and Fenrir to a certain someone."
"You're going to ask Midgardsormr?"
"Yes. He will give us information on Loki and Fenrir since he knows them well."
Well, Midgardsormr is Fenrir's brother and Loki's son.
"Well, that's an obvious choice, but will Midgardsormr respond to our call?", asked Vali.
"We will open the dragon-gate with the Two-Heavenly dragons, the power of the Dragon-King Fafnir, Vritra, and Tannin. We will just summon Midgardsormr's consciousness over there. His actual body is sleeping in the depths of the ocean in North Europe.", Zazy answered.
That's convenient. At least we don't have to raise a large dragon from the sea.
"Is it me or am I…also included….? The truth is I feel pushed back because everyone else are monsters….", asked Saji timidly.
He does have Vritra, but he's shaking a bit. Don't forget that something you call a monster is your Sacred Gear as well.
"Well, I will have you come as one of the factor needed. Leave the majority of it to me and the Two-Heavenly dragons. Shizuka and Kanna will get in contact with Tannin. I will go and talk to Shemhaza about the counter measure for this. You guys stay in stand-by until I come back. Barakiel, follow me."
"Roger that."
Zazy and Barakiel left after saying that.
"I'll call Uncle for this.", said Kanna as she and Shizuka left as well.
"Cosmic Sekiryuutei!"
"Yes Bikou?"
"Can I go in the indoor pool below this floor?", he asked with a naughty smile.
"Hey. This house belongs to me and the Cosmic Sekiryuutei Roxas Hyuuga. I won't allow you to do as you please."
"Rias, it's probably for the best he's preoccupied with something, or he'll take his boredom out on us.", I said.
"...I understand.", said Rias reluctantly as Bikou went to the pool.
"It seems you still haven't grasped it yet.", said Schwartzwald.
"I'm taking my time with it."
"I see. But know that there won't be enough time for you to keep waiting. Grasp the truth that's in your hands. That is your solution.", he said.
Solution to what? He sure is cryptic.
"S-So this is the last Excalibur! So amazing."
"Yes. Vali got information from his personal connections, and when we compared it to the scroll passed in my family, we were able to find it. Though the location of it is a secret."
I look around to see Irina and Arthur talking about the Excalibur he has. Kiba and Xenovia were listening in as well. They probably want to know about the holy-swords as they're both swordsmen. Good thing Irina can open up to others and calm the tension. I then felt Asia pull my sleeve. She's acting hesitant.
"What's wrong, Asia?"
"U-Umm….."
Her gaze was directed at Vali. I see, she wants to thank him for what happened in the Diodora incident.
"You want to thank him?", I asked as she silently nodded.
I went up to Vali. I noticed he's reading a book with Norse runes. I bet he's learning Norse magic. Would be safe to learn some as well.
"Vali, got a sec?"
"What is it, Roxas Hyuuga?"
I urged Asia towards Vali.
"U-Um… Thank you very much for saving me the other day."
"Hmm? Ah. That was right. Well, I did it out of a whim. Let's not worry about it much.", he said.
"You sure don't know how to take someone's gratitude."
"I don't care.", he said as he kept reading.
Another pair of people came into my sight. It was Kuroka and Koneko.
"..."
"...Nyan."
Koneko is glaring at her sister while being alert and Kuroka on the other hand just had her bewitching smile.
"…..Ko…Koneko-chan's sister is beautiful, but she is s…scary~."
Gasper, you should grow some backbone and stop hiding behind Koneko.
"Kuroka, you know I can't let you take her.", I said calmly.
Koneko grabbed my hand and hid behind me. I know she doesn't get along with her sister, but she has to repair this relationship. Kuroka just put a naughty smile on her face.
"Hee. It seems like your face became manlier since the last time I saw you -nya. Do people turn out like that when they reach Balance-Breaker? Or is it because you 'experienced' a woman's body -nya?", she said, giving me a wink.
She's cute, but naughty. But, somehow, I feel that she actually cares for Koneko. I then saw her come close to my face and licked my cheek. She stuck out her tongue flirtatiously.
"Hmm. Is this perhaps still a taste of a virgin -nya?"
"You know that I can't do something like that with students."
"But you're married right -nya?"
"..."
Geez. She's just making fun of me.
"H~ey, can I ask you one favour -nya?"
"What is it…..?"
"Won't you try making a baby with me?"
I thought I heard glass break there for a second. Did she just ask me to give her a kid? She then continued.
"You know, I want a child of a dragon. A child from an especially strong dragon. I also asked Vali, but he turned me down. Then, the only one left is you. Human-based dragon is valuable –nyan. And I can't ask for more if it carries the genetics from the heavenly-dragon. And the space dragon is a bonus. I do want to leave behind a child~. That's why I want someone who will give me their genes –nyan."
She's saying the same things as Xenovia. She then continued.
"Nyahaha, you will get a bargain if it's now. How about we have physical contact until I get pregnant –nya?"
I'm glad Shizuka and Kanna aren't here to hear this. I noticed Yuri was stifling her laugh with Katsumi. Kuroka laughs joyfully after seeing Koneko's reaction.
"…I won't hand over…Sensei's *mumble mumble*….to Nee-sama."
I thought I heard Koneko say something about my junk.
"Koneko, let me handle this, okay?", I said as she nodded.
I grabbed Kuroka's hand left the room. She was a bit surprised by this, but it's not for what she thinks.
"*sigh* You really want a child from a dragon?", I asked.
"Yeah -nya. Since Vali isn't interested, you're the only one left -nya. You know, if you want, I can help you get Shirone pregnant too -nya."
I facepalmed at that comment.
"If you really want a child from me, just know that I would only do that to women that I'm married with. I just haven't done that yet since I want to settle some things before I do that."
"So you want to marry me? That would be great -nya. But won't you get in trouble?", she asked.
"I don't care. If they want me to settle it on a way to get you off their wanted list, I'll do it. Also, there's another condition in doing this."
"Another one. What is it -nya?"
"I want you to repair the damaged relationship with your sister.", I said which surprised her.
"She might not look like it, but she's worried about you. You're her only family left. I promised her that I'll help her relationship with you. Family shouldn't fight each other like this. I know you want to protect her, but I want to keep her in a safe place for her to live. She's recovering slowly, and I don't want to mess that up.", I said.
"Well, it is my fault that Shirone is like this. I'll leave her with you -nya. And I'll do my best to fix our relationship. I really want to be next to her again. Just like back then.", she said with a tear in her eye.
I hugged her to comfort her.
"Something like this will take time. When we met last time, I knew you wanted to fix it, but I told you that you weren't ready yet. At least now, you're ready to fix it. She does miss you, you know.", I said as she took my hand to her breast.
Oh no, I'm going to have a pipe leak because of this.
"Remember this feeling -nya. My heart's pumping wildly because of you. When you feel this again, then you'll know what I want.", she said as she kissed me in the mouth.
She then went back into the room and went to Vali. I saw Akeno make a sigh at the corner of the room. She's been like that ever since Barakiel came. I noticed Raynare, Kalawarner and Mittelt trying to get her attention, but failed.
{Will you be able to do it? Fixing the damaged relationships those girls have?}
'Yeah. And I won't let anything get in my way for it.'
"Dude, what were you up to with Kuroka?", asked Jack.
"Just fixing a problem. That's all."
Later
After Zazy returned, me, Saji, and Vali teleported from my place using a transportation magic circle. In order to summon Midgardsormr. Even though we made special preparations, we still need to succeed in summoning his consciousness. The place we came to is an empty white room. Looks like a place used as a stadium for the Rating Games. I look around to see Uncle Tannin is here,
"It hasn't been that long since we last met, all of you."
"Hey there Uncle!"
Tannin is here to help out on the summoning.
"…So the one over there is Vritra huh.", he said, looking at Saji.
"D…D….Dragon…. A Dragon-King! The Ultimate-class devil…!", said Saji, trembling.
"Don't feel nervous. Uncle looks scary, but he's a good dragon."
"The Ultimate-class devil Tannin-sama is your uncle!?"
"Yeah, didn't I tell you that before?", I said.
I remember telling him that back then, before the party we went to for our match. He then pointed at me.
"Ultimate-class devils are ranks that only the chosen ones can become in the Underworld. Add to that, the current top 10 rankers in the Rating Game are all Ultimate-class devils. The amount of contribution, the results in the game, your ability, you can finally reach that rank when you receive the best estimate value in all of those areas. For devils, it is the best ranking there is.", said Saji with fervent speech.
I know that. It's called ultimate for a reason. Though, becoming Ultimate-class and even a Maou. I bet it'll be hard to get there.
"…Hakuryuukou. The moment you show a slight suspicious movement, I will bite you apart without hesitation.", said Uncle as Vali made a bitter smile.
Zazy activated the spell right away and he draws his personal magic circle on the ground. A light runs through it, forming a special symbol.
"But, will that guy actually come? Even I only met him two or three times.", said Uncle as he sighed.
"If the Two-Heavenly dragons are here then he will respond whether he wants to or not.", said Zazy while drawing the magic circle.
"He must be difficult to deal with. Being asleep most of the time."
"That guy basically never moves. He is one of the creatures that makes his movement at the end of the World. He's sleeping till his role is to start. He did come up to the surface at times, but even at those times he continued to sleep. Several hundred years ago, he finally declared that he would continue to sleep until the end of the World.", said Uncle as he narrowed his eyes.
I wonder if anyone had the guts to prank him. Maybe putting whipped cream on his claws and tickling his nose. But I bet that would be hard to pull since he's at the bottom of the ocean.
"The base of the magic-circle is completed. Now everyone, stand at the location given.", said Zazy as he urged us to our positions.
We all stood on points of the circle. The symbol below us represents the marks of the Two-Heavenly dragons and the Dragon-Kings. Once Zazy confirms our positions, he uses a small magic circle in his hand and starts to proceed to do the last input. A flash of light happens and a shallow light runs through the magic circle. The place I'm standing on glows red and silver, Vali's glows white, Zazy has his spot glowing gold, Saji has black, and Uncle has purple.
{Each of them reflects the color of each dragon. They aren't here right now but blue represents Tiamat, and green represents Yu-Long.}
[As for me, I'm silver. That's why your section is glowing with two colors.]
Ddraig and Rommy explained the dragon colors to me.
The magic circle activated, but there was no response for a few minutes. He must be really out cold if it's taking this long. A projection appeared and formed a shape in front of us. Saji's jaw dropped. In front of us was a huge serpentine dragon that was twice the size of Great Red. It's head is like Uncle's, but it has that long body coiled up.
"This guy has the biggest body out of all dragons. It must have five or six times the mass of Great-Red.", said Uncle.
"*whistle* That's big.", I said as I heard a noise.
[…..GUGOGOGOGOGOGOOOOOOOOON…..]
Figures, he's asleep.
"Like I thought, he's sleeping. Hey, wake up, Midgardsormr.", said Uncle as Midgardsormr opened his eyes slowly.
[…This is a nostalgic pulse of a dragon. Fuaaaaaaah….]
And this guy takes the prize for the biggest mouth I've ever seen.
[Oh, its Tannin~. It's been a while.]
Midgardsormr looks around us.
[...Even Ddraig and Albion are here. ...Also Fafnir...and Vritra...there's also a dragon I don't know...? Is it the end of the World?]
"No, it isn't. We came here today because there are things we want to ask you so we summoned your consciousness to this place.", said Uncle, but...
[….GU….GUGOGOGOGOGN….]
He went back to sleep! Unbelievable!
"Don't sleep! Geez, you and Yu-long never fixed your lazy attitude so I can't stand it!",
said Uncle as he got mad.
Midgardsormr opens his eyes again.
[…..You are always angry Tannin… So what is this thing you want to ask me about?]
"I want to ask you about your brother and father.", said Uncle.
I remember that Midgardsormr was powerful, but gigantic and lazy. The Norse Gods didn't know what to do with him, so they ordered him to sleep in the ocean until the end of the World has come.
[So its about 'Wanwan' and 'Daddy'. Okay~. Daddy and Wanwan are beings I don't care about anyway….. Ah, but Tannin. Tell me one thing.]
"What is it?"
[Aren't Ddraig and Albion going to fight?]
He looks at Vali and me with his huge eyes.
"No, they aren't. This time they are planning to defeat Loki and Fenrir by joining forces."
Midgardsormr smiles at Uncle's answer.
[Hee, interesting….. I was wondering about it because both of them are standing together without fighting.]
After saying that, he answered his question.
[Wanwan is more troublesome than Daddy. You would die most of the times if you were bitten by his fangs. But he has a weakness. The magic-chain Gleipnir created by the Dwarves can capture him. You can seal his movement with that.]
That's right! Gleipnir was made to counter Fenrir. Though, for a dragon to call Fenrir that, well, he would be like a little dog compared to this giant.
"We have already checked that. But from the reports from the North, the Gleipnir didn't work. That's why I thought about getting another method from you."
[…..Hmm, maybe Daddy enhanced Wanwan. If that's the case then ask the Dark-Elves living in the certain land of the Norse World. If I remember, their elder knows a technique to power-up the magic residing within the Dwarves items. I will transmit the location of the place where the elder is living to the Sacred Gears of Ddraig and Albion.]
"I could make Gleipnir so that we don't have to get them from the Dwarves."
"True, but you have no knowledge of Norse magic."
"If it's size, I can make them. I can leave the enchanting job to someone else."
"You have a point. Make the chains when we get home. And Vali will go to the Dark-Elves. ...Send the information to the Hakuryuukou."
[So there's someone else who can make the chains...That's impressive. How does he do it?]
[That is because of me Midgardsormr. I am Andromeda, the Cosmic Creation Dragon from the Andromeda Galaxy. Nice to meet you.]
[Oh, so Ddraig has a girlfriend? A space dragon?]
{She's not my girlfriend! ...Ow!}, said Ddraig as I heard Rommy smack him again.
[My power allows my host to make almost anything within a size limit.]
[...That's interesting. That will make things easier for you.]
Vali received the information.
"-I understood their locations. Azazel, activate the world map using the holographic vision.", said Vali as Zazy opened up his cell phone.
The holographic image of the world map appears. Vali pointed at a certain point. Zazy sends the information to his comrades right away. They'll pick up the chains once I head back.
"…Hou, you actually know that much.", said Uncle, admiring Midgardsormr.
[Yeah. When I went up to the land, the Elves and Dwarves took care of me.]
I wonder how he pulled that off.
"-So how do we take care of Loki?", asked Uncle.
[Yeah~. Daddy would probably be okay if you use Mjölnir against him.]
"I can make that too. Just give me the design and we're good.", I said.
"An excellent idea. That way, we won't have to borrow it from Thor. ...We are saved thanks to your knowledge, Midgardsormr.", said Zazy as he smiled.
[No no. Talking like this at times is fun. Now~, I will be going then. I will be sleeping again. Fuaaaaa~.]
Midgardsormr makes a big sigh. The vision starts to turn off.
"Yeah, thanks."
It seemed like Midgardsormr's big mouth smiled at the Uncle's gratitude.
[It's okay. Wake me up again if something happens.]
After saying that, the vision turns off completely, and he finally vanished. He was a weird dragon, but I bet he's not too bad.
Next Day
It was morning. I already made the chains and hammer and left it to the others to handle that. We ate our breakfast and gathered at the hall in the basement. All of us and the Sitri group aren't going to school today. I made disposable robots to disguise as us and sent them to school for today. Some of the familiars also went to school for those who already have them. The battle with Loki is close, so we had to take some rest. Everyone was down that they couldn't go to school today, but came up with a solution of having me as their teacher for today. Sona was frustrated that she couldn't go to school. I assured her that nothing bad will happen since the robots I made have cameras that go to the computers of my house. She can watch from there at least with little worry.
Zazy came into the room.
"It's finished with the enchantments Roxas. The Mjölnir you created.", said Zazy as I see the hammer glowing.
"Please send your aura through it.", said Rossweisse.
I put some of my energy into it and the hammer starts getting a bit heavy and a bit larger.
"Feels a bit heavy.", I said.
"You should be able to lift it better in your Balance Breaker state. Anyway, just stop for now."
I let go of the hammer and it shrinks a bit.
"Even if it's a replica you made, it has the power close to the real thing. It was enchanted so that it can only be used by God, but with Barakiel's help we made it so even devils can use this temporarily. Don't swing it around randomly okay? The whole area around this place will vanish because of the high energy of thunder."
"You know I won't.", I said.
"Look at the bright side, you got the banhammer for Loki.", said Jack.
"Don't make me use this banhammer on your ass, Jack.", I retorted.
"Vali, how about you beg that geezer Odin as well. Maybe right now, he might give you something special.", said Zazy lively.
But Vali makes a fearless smile and shook his head.
"Don't need it. I'm planning to master the power of the Heavenly-dragon's original power. I don't need extra weapons. What I want is something else."
I wonder what that thing is.
"Bikou, good timing. I received a message directed to you."
Zazy then looks at Bikou.
"Huh? To me? From who?"
Bikou points at himself and put on a doubtful face.
"-It goes "Fool. I will punish you as soon as I find you". It was from the Shodai. It seemed like he was looking for you with Yu-long."
"T-That shitty geezer is… So he found out about me being a terrorist. On top of that Yu-long too!"
Bikou started to sweat a lot from Zazy's words and his face turned pale. He must be scared of his grandfather.
"Bikou, should we go to your homeland once? It might be interesting to meet Yu-long and the First Generation Sun Wukong."
"…..Don't do that, Vali. Putting aside Yu-long who seems to be retired, the first generation geezer is a real monster. He can still be considered as active. That geezer, has mastered senjutsu and youjutsu completely so he is really strong…"
That, coming from the guy who stood up to Uncle Tannin. I heard that Uncle is also joining in the battle, so that's good news.
"Ah~, I will be reconfirming our strategy. First, we will wait for him to show up at the place of the meeting being held, then the Sitri group will use their powers to transfer you guys to a different location along with Loki and Fenrir. The location of the place you guys will be transferred to is a demolished stone pitting site. The ones taking on Loki will be Roxas and Vali. We will counter him with the Two-Heavenly dragons. The ones taking on Fenrir would be the other members of the Gremory team and Vali team who will use the chain to capture it. I will have you guys eliminate it after that. We definitely can't let Fenrir get to Odin. The fangs of that wolf can crush a God. Even if it is the Chief-God Odin, he will die if bitten with those fangs. We have to stop that from happening at any cost."
That is our plan. The Sitri group will transfer us with the enemy, then me and Vali will take on Loki. it's kinda unnerving that our opponent is a God.
"Now, since we left the chain to the elder from the Dark-elves, we just have to wait for it to be completed, so what is left is… Saji."
Zazy calls Saji.
"What is it, Azazel-sensei"
"You are also important for this strategy. You do have the Vritra Sacred Gear after all."
"Pl…Please hold on a second! I…..I don't have insane power like Roxas-sensei and Hakuryuukou!? I won't be able to fight by taking on a God and Fenrir! I thought I just have to transfer everyone with Kaichou and others!", said Saji in a panic.
Zazy just sighed from that.
"I know. I won't say things like to fight in the front line to you. –But I will have you support your allies with Vritra's power. Especially Roxas and Vali who are fighting in the front line need your support."
"S….Support."
"For that you will need a bit of training. There is something I want to try out. Sona, I will borrow this guy for a bit."
Zazy asks Kaichou.
"That is okay, but to where?"
"I'm taking him to the fallen-angels territory in the Underworld.-Grigori's institute."
"Well, Roxas-sensei did say I need the other Vritra Sacred Gears."
"That's perfect. We'll get those too and you'll be ready to go.", said Zazy with a cheerful face.
"Saji, one more thing. His training is brutal. If you're not careful, you're dead.", I said as his face paled.
"Hahaha. Then let's get going Saji."
Zazy grabs on Saji's collar who starts resisting, and he started to activate the magic-circle.
"Seriously!? I change my mind! H-Help meeeeee! Roxas-senseeeeei! Kaichoooooou!"
The magic circle glows and the two leave with Saji crying.
'How's Vritra?'
{He's starting to wake up. Once the other Vritra Sacred Gears go into Saji, he'll be awake and Saji becomes an Innovator.}
"I see. Want to talk to Alby?"
{No there isn't anything to talk about... Right, white-one?}
{...Don't talk to me. I still have nightmares from that incident.}
[Stop being a baby Albion.]
{But the red paint scares me! Uooooooooooon!}
"...Albion are you crying again? Is that nightmare really that bad?"
{What about you? You were publicly humiliated and I hear people calling us the Momoryuukou!}
"You know this is your fault Roxas Hyuuga. You started this.", said Vali.
"I know. I know.", I said.
I already fixed Albion's color before facing Diodora, but his mind is something outside my field.
Later
Rias and I were discussing over the data from the fight with Loki and the hammer. Then a magic circle appeared, with Grayfia coming out of it, holding documents.
"Ojou-sama. Here are the documents regarding the magical chain Gleipnir. On the day of the battle, it is scheduled for the chain to be sent directly to the battlefield."
"Thank you, Grayfia."
I think this is the best time to ask.
"Since Grayfia and Rias are here, there's something I want to ask.", I said.
"What is it?", asked Grayfia.
"Can I know the full details of what happened to Akeno years ago? It's about that incident.", I asked as Rias and Grayfia looked at each other.
"That's right, you heard it from your grandmother.", said Rias.
Obaa-sama did say that Shuri was killed by Barakiel's enemies and some onmyoji, and that it's not Barakiel's fault. But I need more info. I need to know all of it to fix this.
"...It's a sad past.", said Rias.
Obaa-sama never got into detail of what happened to Shuri back then. My mom never even bothered to tell me what happened to the person she called her sister. One day, an injured Barakiel flew close to Shuri's temple. She saved and nursed the wounded leader.
"Himejima Akeno's Okaa-sama got into a close relationship with Barakiel-dono during then. And she had a new life inside her.", said Grayfia.
That's wheh Akeno was added into the picture. Rias then continued.
"Barakiel couldn't leave Akeno's Okaa-sama and Akeno, so he stayed there while fulfilling the role of the fallen-angels leader. Even though they had a quiet lifestyle, they still had a peaceful life. –But."
That peace didn't last. Shuri's family got a misunderstanding, thinking that she was brainwashed by Barakiel. They asked for specialists, but among them was someone who had a grudge against Barakiel after being beaten by him.
"Those jutsusha told the location of Barakiel-dono's house to the ones who are in conflict with the fallen-angels.", said Grayfia as Rias put on sad eyes.
"He must have been unlucky. On that day, Barakiel was away from his home by chance. The enemy attacked the house where Akeno and her Okaa-sama lived in without any hesitation. By the time when Barakiel sensed their danger and arrived…. Akeno was saved because her mother protected her with her life. But Akeno's Okaa-sama was…"
Akeno was told about her father and by extension the other fallen-angels had many grudges from lots of people from the enemy forces. She was shown a horrible truth by having her mother killed in front of her eyes.
"Since that day, Himejima Akeno didn't hold any good views towards the fallen-angels. She then had regrets of her mother being killed and closed her heart to Barakiel-dono.", said Grayfia.
"So that's the whole story. I would definitely help Obaa-sama handle those morons.", I said.
"That's right, she said she would have adopted Akeno, but by the time she wanted to find her, she was already gone from the house.", said Rias.
Obaa-sama like Shuri a lot like she was another daughter to her. My mom and Shuri had lots of fun times. For that to be taken away, it's unforgivable. Akeno was chased out of her house by her own family, and became a wanderer until she met Rias.
"But you know, Roxas. When Akeno became my servant and started her new life as a devil, she became brighter compared to before. Most of all, her view towards fallen-angels lightened after meeting you. Even getting along with Raynare and her group was a surprise to me. …..The thing about her Okaa-sama passing away is something no one can fix, and Akeno should also know that deep in her heart. But Akeno isn't strong enough to accept that yet."
"I'll fix it."
"Eh!?"
"I have the Creation Gear. I'll use it to bring her back."
"But Roxas. That's violating the balance of life. Hades could go after you!"
"Let him. Shuri is someone my mom saw as a sister. My Obaa-sama saw her as her daughter. If I have to, if he wants a fight, I'll give him one. I know I'm being selfish on this, but what those morons did is unforgivable. Don't talk me out of this. I bet Ama-chan and the Greek Gods would go against Hades if he tries anything funny. Even the Three Powers might get involved. And that gives us the advantage."
"Well, Hades-dono does have issues with the fallen-angels and devils. We are suspicious of his actions as we don't fully trust him.", said Grayfia.
"He'll attack, I know it. Don't tell Akeno or Zazy anything.", I said as I left the room.
"How do you think he'll bring back Akeno's Okaa-sama?", asked Rias.
"Even I don't know, Ojou-sama."
VIP Room
"….It was all my fault.", said Zazy.
"Don't blame yourself, Azazel-sama!", said Raynare who was worried.
"But it's the truth. That day, the one who called him out was me. There was a mission which could only be accomplished by him. That's why I called him out recklessly. During that short time... -I was the one who took away his wife and her mother from Barakiel and Akeno."
"...Zazy. !s that why you tried to look after Akeno in place of Barakiel?"
"..."
He didn't say anything and didn't stop working.
"You know you could have put someone to protect her while Barakiel was away."
"I know. It was that slight oversight that cost Shuri her life.", said Zazy.
"We've been trying to get Akeno back to normal, but it's still not going too well.", said Kalawarner.
"Ever since Barakiel-sama came, she hasn't bothered to listen to us.", said Mittelt.
"Her issues are pretty deep.", said Donny.
I then heard the door open. Vali came into the room.
"Azazel, I have returned."
"Ah, so it's you. How is it?"
I saw Vali put his hand forward and saw a magic circle with Norse runes.
"I learnt quite a bit of Norse magic. I should be able to withstand Loki's attack for a bit."
So he's finally managed to learn Norse magic. I've got to learn some myself. Which reminds me, I've got to check the next chapter on that book about the Kankara Formula. Zazy nods after confirming that.
"Understood. …..Okay, since I finished quite a bit of work I will rest for a bit.", said Zazy as he left the room.
"Well, we'll just go to the arcade room. Later.", said Raynare as she and her group left.
The ones left in the room were Vali and me. He was sitting on a sofa, reading that same book about Norse magic. I sat on a chair, reading the book on the Kankara Formula. I got my helmet out and scanned the book Vali was reading, so that I could learn some Norse magic too.
"You're learning the Kankara Formula?", asked Vali.
"Yeah, Ajuka-sama wanted me to learn a bit since he thought I had the aptitude for it.", I replied.
"I see. I bet you'll be interesting to fight when we do it."
"Not now Vali. We still got Loki to face. And I have lots of things I want to do in my life."
"I know, so do I."
"Yeah, but why can't we just live peacefully. I've already had a lot of chaos back then. I don't want that anymore.", I said as Vali stopped reading and looked at me.
"There are people who find peace as a painful situation."
"No kidding. When I met Ares, he was having money trouble and he usually stole some of Athena's snacks. It was the reason Sparta and Athens went against each other back then. He probably wanted to fight again."
"Well that's interesting. The issues between two city-states was because of food. Well, it's not too surprising, but I thought Ares would have plenty of food by being warriors and hunters."
"I was surprised. It really blew my view of them out of proportion.", I said as I went back to reading.
"Also, is the current world we live a pain to you?", I asked as Vali just looked up at the ceiling.
"I just find it boring. That's why I can't feel anything but joy for this joint-battle."
"Your so typical. I don't mind a good fight, but I don't go too far like killing someone. Unless they deserve it."
"Well, you're someone who does attract strong opponents. And so am I."
"I'll become the ultimate Pawn, and I think it'll be alright to be a Maou. I'll aim to go into space, make games and robots, help Sona with her school. I have so much to do."
"It certainly sounds like you. You definitely have a busy schedule.", said Vali smiling.
"And there's one more.", I said while looking directly at him.
"A match with you. I might not be at your level now. But I'll get to that point and face you.", I said as Vali put on a very happy smile.
"Yeah, you should come up to the place where I am standing. It makes me happy as you get stronger. You're trying to grow in a different way from all the Sekiryuutei from the past. You must be the first one to try to master the power of Sekiryuutei while communicating with Ddraig. And that Creation Gear, I bet you're trying to master that too."
{He's right you know. You're the first host to talk to us the most in the whole history.. And the first host to even talk to Andromeda. You don't rely too much on our power and you're trying to master our powers.}
[Not only that, you're trying things that the previous possessors of Ddraig never even thought of.]
"Well, if I got something, best to read the manual for it. Not like my sempais who just wing it and hope it goes well."
"They were all hosts who used that very powerful and dangerous power as they wished. At the end, they drowned in Ddraig's power, and perished in the battle."
{You are the Sekiryuutei with a good talent and power with many skills. Just like the others, but...}
"You are the first Sekiryuutei who is trying to master the powers of both the Sekiryuutei and the Cosmic Creation Dragon."
Hearing Vali, Ddraig, and Rommy say that, I guess they have high expectations of me. I then hear Alby speak.
[Users like that are the most troublesome. When we oppose them, they don't show much openings.]
"That's because they're idiots.", I said as Vali, Ddraig, Alby, and Rommy agreed.
"You are both right. And just now I had a thought. –In the future it might be interesting to have a match similar to a Rating Game with my team and your team."
"Well that sounds fun. I'll get my team ready. The ones I can trust. Usually, they are the strongest."
"Fufufu, then I shall be looking forward for that time to come and wait. Though it will seem like I would have to fight against the Gremory team first. –One day, lets battle each other."
"Rias Gremory's group also won't lose to you guys. But don't come at us like how a terrorist does."
"Fufufu. I can't promise that."
I'll beat Vali when the time comes.
"Yes, yes. It certainly is wonderful. I can feel the youth from you two. Right Athena?"
"I certainly feel it too."
Athena and Odin appeared out of nowhere.
"The red and white of this generation are unique. The ones in the past were all wild horses. They rampaged in every location, they started the battle between the red and white selfishly while destroying the surroundings, and then died. They activated 'Juggernaut Drive' as they felt like it. Just think how many mountains and islands were blown away.", said Odin as he sighed.
Typical idiots. Rampaging everywhere.
"Even legends of powerful dragons were in my universe and did the same things as these possessors did.", said Athena.
So Athena's universe had issues with dragons as well.
Well, on one hand, we have a teaching dragon who is very creative. On the other, a terrorist. You two make a dangerous pairing, but you two are calmer than I thought. I thought fighting each other immediately is the way of the Sekiryuutei and the Hakuryuukou."
"No Rossweisse, that is the way of idiots who have nothing else better to do than fight.", I replied.
Well, it is the truth. The past possessors had nothing better to do with their time other than fighting their rivals. It's really stupid, haven't they heard of a hobby.
"By the way, I'm interested in knowing...what part do you like?", said Odin with a lecherous face.
At that point Jack came in.
"Odin, if you want to know, Roxas is a guy interested in breasts.", said Jack.
"So he's a Cosmic Chichiryuutei."
At that point, I heard glass break.
"Never call me that again!", I said as Rossweisse smacked Odin with the paper fan and I called out the codeword.
Jack got smacked by Wolfy a lot this time.
"By the way Hakuryuukou. Which part…do you like?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Don't answer it Vali! It's a trap!", I warned him, but...
Odin was pointing at certain parts of Rossweisse's body.
"The women's body part that you like? This Cosmic Sekiryuutei over here loves breasts. That's why I thought you also have a fetish like that."
"Unthinkable."
Oh too close. Alby is trying to recover from mental damage, and something like this will probably damage him again.
"Now now, you are also a man. There should be body parts that you like in a woman."
"…I don't take interest in those kinds of thing that much. If I had to choose then it would be the hip. I think the line from their waist to their hip is the part which symbolises the beauty of a woman.", answered Vali.
"…I see. So that makes you a 'Ketsuryuukou'."
I heard something snap.
"Never call me that again!", said Vali.
"*sigh* Rossweisse, 2 or 3 more."
"2 or 3 more?", she asked.
"2 or 3 more.", I said as Rossweisse smacked Odin 2 or 3 more times.
"Like I thought, young ones are good.", said Odin as he rubbed his head.
He's now talking like an old man.
"What do you mean?", I asked as Odin stroked his beard.
"Nothing much. Until this age, this geezer right in front of you believed that he can solve anything with his wisdom. But you know, that was just the pride of this old man. What is truly important is the possibility of the young ones. Hohoho, I started to realise that right now, so how foolish was I….. My pride gave birth to Loki. And now, because of my pride, the young ones are going through hardships."
I saw his eye was full of sorrow.
"It's better to take things one step at a time. Pride can be dangerous if you have too much of it. It ruined those Old-Maou leaders. And I know it won't end there.", I said as Odin had a shocked face.
I then heard him laugh.
"…..Being young is good. They stimulate the old ones. Yeah, you are right. That is very true.", said Odin as he had a satisfied face.
"Roxas, you should be careful too. Even with your knowledge, don't let it get to your head.", said Athena.
"Got it."
Later
I was in an empty room. I was doing a zazen posture with my upper body naked and just wearing pants. I tried to concentrate and sink my consciousness into the Sacred Gears. I'm trying to follow Zazy's hint. I sent my consciousness deep into it for and hour, but...
"-! Haaa..."
I hit my limit and took a breath after breaking my posture.
'This will take a while.'
With Ddraig and Rommy's help, I dove into the Sacred Gears. I was swimming in darkness, and even if I pass through it, there's only white space. There were tables and chairs, and people that looked like past Sekiryuuteis and past Cosmic Creation Dragons sitting there. I also saw Leonardo Da Vinci and Nikola Tesla there, looking hollow. So did everyone else. It can't be helped that these are the fragmented thoughts.
According to Ddraig, they regain consciousness only during Juggernaut Drive, and they continue to say the cursed chant for the Juggernaut Drive to make me go berserk. I even saw a computer that had the EXAM System on it. I tried talking to them, but no response. I even tampered with the computer, but nothing worked.
It seems I'll have to dive in again, but not for a while. I then heard the door open. I look up to see Akeno wearing a white cloth coming in.
She locked the door to the room. But she already sucked the dragon power, and I already got demonic power from Rias. What's this about? She has her hair down. She seems to be lacking judgment and she looks alluring.
"Roxas-sensei..."
"Yeah?"
She spoke, but in a low tone. She stood in front of me after walking to me slowly. She then untied her obi and...her white cloth drops to the floor!
Mayday, mayday, we have a leak! We have a leak! My nose is gushing out blood. She was completely naked. I can't move, my thoughts are running wild. She then approaches me while putting her arms around my neck and hugs onto me. Oooh boy, this feeling. I...must...resist! Her entire body was around me. Her scent is like a fresh field of flowers. She then went up to my ear and whispered.
"-Make love to me."
At that point, my brain had a catastrophic core meltdown. Is she serious!? if news gets out that she got pregnant by a teacher, I'm so fired! Akeno then looked into my eyes and I looked into hers. I noticed her expression was lifeless and in self-abandonment. Her face comes closer to mine, I had to stop there. I put my hands on her shoulders.
"Please stop.", I said.
"...Why? Is my body not attractive...?"
"*sigh* No, it's not that. You're doing the same thing Rias did when she wanted to get away from Raiser. You'll only regret it. You're doing this to get away from your father, but it will only make things worse for you. I promised to help you deal with him. Remember?"
"I can't take it anymore. I...want you to do it to me. Embrace my body with yours. Push me down and take me..."
"Why do you have a sad face then?"
"-!"
She regained her consciousness with my words.
"When you do things like this to me Akeno, you seem to be having fun. But now, you just want to forget something painful."
"…..That's right. What would you do if I say that? I'm trying to feel relieved by making love with you and head towards the battle. I thought that I can get rid of this feeling if I make love with you."
I picked up the white cloth that she took off and put it on her. I then hugged her gently.
"...I'll just stay and hug you like this."
"...Roxas-sensei."
"You know, your mother contacted me."
"...! She did?"
"Yeah, in my dream. She told me I had to do something to help you. And...she didn't mind if I became your husband..."
When I said that, she hugged me tighter.
"You know I'm not ready for something like that with a student."
"I know."
Her feelings became weird because she remembered her past when her father showed up. She wanted a false sense of security by embracing me...a man.
"I'll stay by your side. I'll always stay by your side whenever you feel sad. I'll hug you like this anytime. I'll protect you Akeno. So please cheer up.", I said.
"...Such an idiot. Both me...and you..."
"Doesn't matter. I'm here for you, let me help you."
"...Roxas... Thank you...-I love you."
Her voice was mixed with cry and secure sounds. I hugged her like this until she left. Don't worry Akeno, I'll find a way to fix this mess. Please go back to the way you were. It's too sad to see you like this. I then saw Kaguya, Momo, and Asuna.
"Did something happened?", asked Momo.
"Just trying to help Akeno. That's all."
"You sure are kind.", said Asuna.
"..."
Kaguya was staring at me intently.
"Something wrong Kaguya?"
"...No. ...Just felt a presence near you. ...Nothing to worry about.", she said as she left.
A presence? I then saw Saki and Galatea come into the room.
"Hey I saw Akeno looking happy. Did you do something Roxas?", asked Saki.
"I just hugged her. She really needed it."
"That explains why her emotional status has improved by 45%.", said Galatea.
"She just needs time to settle her issues."
"She really does, seeing her father probably brought bad memories.", said Momo.
Bedroom
On the bed was me, Rias, Asia, Shizuka, and Kanna. I couldn't sleep, but the others were. I feel nervous. There was also the incident from earlier and the battle. So much has happened in one day. Talking with Vali, meeting Midgardsormr, learning the whole story of Akeno, hearing Zazy's feelings. I'm glad I didn't hurt Akeno. Though, I am nervous. Facing Loki will be troublesome. But I can't run. I have a lot of people to protect. I need to overcome this, without letting anyone die.
"Can't sleep?", asked Rias.
I thought she was asleep, but she was awake, smiling at me.
"...Akeno had a bright expression. You did something to her right?"
"I just gave her a hug. That's all."
"Really?"
"Yes.", I said as she grabbed my hand.
She then put it to her breast. Control yourself. Shut it Ddraig, I don't want ot hear it. I then heard Rias say something gently.
"….My heart is beating fast right? Of course it is. We are going to fight against a God. I also feel nervous."
I can feel her heartbeat through my hand.
"I feel it, but why are you letting me touch your breast?"
"I just feel comfortable with you touching me like that. Maybe this can help calm your nerves."
She sure saw through me.
"You will be fighting in the frontline, you have a crucial role, a fight against a God, and you're worried that someone might die. You can't go to sleep because you are worried about them right?"
"You got me. I don't want to see anyone die. It's too painful."
I don't know why, but somehow, I feel safe when I'm touching Rias.
"It's okay. You can say those things in front of me. –I love Roxas even including those parts about you."
I don't like to seen as something weak in front of others. It just reminds me of that time. Even with Jack still alive, technically, it's still very disturbing.
"You know Roxas?"
"Yes Rias?"
"You are my pride. Get stronger Roxas. Your dream of being the ultimate Pawn. Even becoming a Maou. I know you can do it."
"Thanks Rias.", I said as Rias kissed me again.
It was a long, gentle kiss. It felt so nice. Even the kisses from the other girls are nice too. And it makes my heart go crazy. I should be careful with these feelings. I don't want the Headmaster to find out and fire me. But I'll get stronger, to protect everyone I care about. Definitely.
A/N: My OC really has a lot of luck with the ladies. And things are starting heat up. Even fixing damaged relationships is somehow giving Roxas a lot of flags with the girls. And who do you think was that presence Kaguya felt. Next time, Two Heavenly Dragons vs Loki, we beat down this douche, maybe prank him or humiliate him, and the end of this arc. The surprise is soon. No ideas on an omake this time.