Ch. 30 The Scions of Gremory
The next day after the ordeal in Manchester, the members of Nero Angelo and their backup are taking the day easily. Xenovia is hanging out with Camilla, Seiken is on another date with Yasuko, Shiroka is bedridden and recovering from her injuries, Kurone is doing Devil Work for Millicas, Gerhilde is working on her own job, and Raezal is out and about. Xenovia has given Ascalon back to Issei as she is now equipped with a copy of the mass produced Excalibur Angelus thanks to Michael.
Issei is catching up with Asia and Koneko, who are wearing simple clothes, since they're still confused about the situation, and Irina is around to help out seeing as how she's only other person around in the same situation. They are talking in the room Issei staying in But they don't mention the more touchy details about the whole thing with Saya. Rather, their talking begins to sink in with Koneko casually replying this by saying.
"So, basically, you got it on with all of us and had a bunch of kids. Wow, suddenly I get the impression you're an even bigger perv than I thought, and that's a milestone if any."
Asia is blushing at this realization. The future Asia enters the room with two children at her side. One, a girl about 13 with brown hair and a green ribbon tied around her medium hair wearing a Kuoh uniform, and a young boy who looks about six with short blonde hair and wearing an elementary uniform with the Kuoh colors. Asia can tell instantly that these two are her and Issei's children and she has blushed smile at looking upon them. Asia heard Koneko and replies in her normal way.
"He may be a pervert, but he's still my husband and the father of my wonderful children."
Asia slowly walks to the two children as she wants to get a closer look. The two aren't apprehensive as they recognize their mother's face and are slightly aware of the situation. Asia hugs the two with great joy as her older self smiles at the sight. Koneko blushes a little and asks.
"How many kids…do I have with you, Issei?"
Issei puts his finger to his chin and thinks for a second as he can't remember right away and then casually answers.
"I think about three daughters. Yeah, I think that sounds about right."
Asia interjects by reinforcing Issei's answer.
"That's correct. Koneko has had three adorable daughters named Shiroka, Tora, and Rion. I'm afraid that Koneko is still out for a little while as she hasn't exited mating season yet and is still with our husband."
Koneko's face turns completely red and Issei begins to fantasize a little as Koneko looked incredibly attractive and is anxiously awaiting the day he can claim her body like that. Koneko then punches him in the stomach and states.
"Cool your jets, Pervert."
Issei recovers rather quickly as he asks.
"But wait, won't that really mess with my schedule or something?"
Asia raises her finger and answers.
"Well yes, normally. But we have a plan for this."
Issei has a question mark above his head.
Devilish Monthly Interview Room
"Issei" is being interviewed about his stance on the recent activity of the fallen angel faction and their Sacred Gear research due to some bogus rumors. In truth, this is actually Vali disguised as Issei using magic as he answers.
"Well, I've been friends with the Fallen Angels a long time, and I can say that I trust them…"
Vali continues his talk about this and manages to put up a convincing ruse. He's been doing this for years now and has managed to keep Issei's image intact. However, he only does this for mating season emergencies as he does have a life of his own.
Hyoudou Residence
Back to the topic at hand, namely Asia and Koneko, Asia informs them.
"We don't really have any spare clothes at hand besides the uniforms, and we can't just have you wear just those plain clothes either, so Raezal mentioned to meet him in town at this address (hand Irina a piece of paper) and he's made arrangements for you three and Xenovia to pick out your own clothes at his Queen's textile shop and he says not to worry about anything."
Issei stands up and says, with dirty thoughts in mind.
"Hey, I want cool new clothes too….among other things."
Asia disrupts this by telling Issei.
"Actually, Kairyu said he wants to talk with you in a certain place."
Issei then puts his hand to his head and thinks again, he then remembers.
"Oh, yeah, my son with Rias, Kairyu. So he wants to talk where?"
Asia informs Issei about where he's supposed to meet Kairyu. He wants to meet Issei in the location where he and Kiba had their fights with Irina and Xenovia. He is curious about what his son has to say to him and is shown a glyph to instantly warp there. He does leaving the girls alone as they leave shortly after.
In his room that he's been imprisoned in, Ezrah is still out cold as he has dreams about his mother as he tosses and turns around in his bed. The others decided to leave him alone until he wakes up as they don't want to resort to torture without resorting to calmer tactics first.
Location
Issei shows up and his memories of his defeat to Irina come back as he sighs and remembers that Irina defeated him in one attack. He then hears something that isn't part of his memories, Irina's cries of pain along with Xenovia's as he incredibly confused as he runs to the sounds. Upon arriving at the source, he sees both Irina and Xenovia in their exorcist outfits with their Excaliburs on the ground in defeat. He picks up Irina and shakes her a little out of concern, but something isn't right as she begins to flicker with a blue light and Xenovia does the same. Then, they both shatter into particles of blue light.
He then hears someone say.
"It's just a training simulation."
Issei stands and sees Kairyu Gremory. He has short red hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a Kuoh uniform. He is incredibly handsome as he inherited his mother's beauty. Issei is further confused as he utters.
"Training simulation?"
Kairyu nods with a smile and explains.
"Yeah, don't worry about that. Those were just data replicas of Irina and Xenovia at that point in time. They aren't nearly as strong as the one's I know, but they make a decent challenge. We gather data on everyone you or the others have fought and Azazel made a Sacred Gear that generates replicas based on that data, but we only use it for training purposes."
Issei stands and wonders.
"You beat both of them? I couldn't even beat Irina back then…"
Kairyu then asks casually.
"Could you beat her now?"
Issei wonders that himself, but Kairyu dismisses it and points out.
"That doesn't matter right now."
Issei regains his normal composure and replies.
"Yeah, so what did you want to talk to me about anyway, Kairyu?"
Kairyu laughs a little and answers.
"Please, call me Kai. That's what my friends call me. I wanted to ask you for a favor."
Issei casually responds with his hands to his side.
"Sure, Kai, if I can do it."
Kai smirks a little and smiles which makes him look a lot like Rias as a black sphere surrounds his body and his body is coated with it as it forms a new outfit around his body consisting of a from fitting black bodysuit that resembles muscle tissue, the wrists and parts of the forearms have red around them, he is wearing red boots with red shin-guards, and a torn black cloth with red trim around his waist and tears at the front with two red belts making an X-shape and the chest area has red lines along the pectorals and stomach areas. He then summons a double-edged spade with a dark-blue blade and a red hilt and guard. Kai then assumes an over-the-shoulder stance and declares.
"I want you to fight me. Show me where my genes come from."
Issei is unable to process this proper as he closes his eyes and says casually.
"Sure, I'll fight you….wait, what?"
Kai charges and swings his sword at Issei who realizes what's going on and jumps out of the way and equips his Boosted Gear. He then quickly backs off and says.
"Whoa, hold on. What's going on now?"
Kai then holds his sword in front of his body as a red orb forms around the tip of his sword and he launches it at Issei, who jumps out of the way again and the orb destroys some nearby trees. Issei then releases Ascalon and says.
"Okay, it's a sword fight then. I can dig it."
Issei makes his own charge as he and Kai clash blades as the young man smiles and proclaims.
"Now this is what I want, a battle against my father at around my age."
Issei then makes a spinning swipe, but Kai back flips out of the way and lands gracefully in a tree. He then leaps from the tree and slashes with his sword and launches a red energy slash from the blade as she manages to slice it in time, but it sends a shock to his arm. Issei retracts Ascalon as a voice calls out
"BOOST!"
Issei then rushes Kai, who sets up his sword in a guard stance, but Issei notices this in time, smiles, and punch too fast for Kai to block as he is sent flying towards the trees and slams against one and coughs up a little blood, Issei becomes concerned, reverts his arm and rushes to his son and asks.
"Hey, you okay, Kai. I got carried away and…"
As Issei gets closer, Kai becomes mad and raises his sword again, and Issei notices this, but can't block it without his Gear and closes his eyes as the blade gets closer. But before the sword connects, it is blocked by a red energy blade from out of nowhere. Issei opens his eyes and sees someone between him and Kai, his eldest daughter Giras. She has a red energy blade sticking out of her hand and it is blocking Kai's sword. Giras looks at Issei with a smile and says.
"That was rather fun to watch, I'm impressed, Father."
She looks at Kai and gently tells him.
"Kai, please lower your sword. I get worried when you're like this."
Kai lowers his sword as Giras wipes the blood from his face with a handkerchief and asks.
"Does it hurt at all?"
Kai turns his head to the side. Giras then tells him.
"Take a deep breath, and calm down."
Giras takes a deep breath and does this until Kai does it as well, even Issei does it. Kai then calms down and returns to his normal attire. He then apologizes to Issei.
"I'm sorry about that, Issei. I've really wanted to fight my father for a long time. I just got carried away."
Issei is forgiving as he replies.
"Well at least nobody really got hurt."
Giras smiles more and looks at Kai to ask.
"Can I have a hug?"
Kai rolls his eyes a little and answers.
"Giras, I'm not…"
Giras then gives her brother a big hug and nuzzles him a little. This causes Kai to blush a little and as he flails a little to get out of his sister's arms. Issei can't help but laugh a little at this scene. About a minute later, the three are sitting down and talking. Giras explains to Issei.
"Kai is being trained by one of my knights. His name is Jophiel, and he's a very good teacher."
Kai nods and adds.
"Yeah, he taught me a lot about sword fighting and using magic with my weapon."
Issei then asks.
"What about that weird outfit you were wearing?"
Kai reequips the outfit and explains.
"Jophiel said that this outfit is made from material meant to both help me maneuver easier and it boosts my magic and speed. It's basically a conduit for devil powers.
Giras adds.
"Yeah, I've got a similar battle outfit of my own, but mine is different from Kai's and I don't like wearing it outside of battle."
Issei shrugs and asks.
"You mind showing that cool energy sword again?"
Giras holds out her hand as energy crackles from her hand. This blade is made from her power of destruction but is so minimal in its force that it can't cut anything, just repel. Giras then suggests.
"Why don't we go for ice cream, my treat?"
Issei and Kai think that sounds good, so they accept and the three walk off to go get a frozen dairy treat.
Kumo Silk Textiles
The three girls arrive at the address given to Irina as they walk inside and see Raezal sitting on a tatami mat drinking tea with girl around his age wearing white kimono with a red obi. She has white hair with a red center and has brown eyes. She is also has olive skin and talks with a slight Portuguese accent. Raezal recognizes the girls and introduces them to young woman in the kimono.
"Welcome, this is my special lady friend, Chromia. She is also my queen."
Chromia is very formal as she bows to her guests and introduces herself formally.
"My name is Chromia Matus, and welcome to my small shop."
The girls look around the shop and see a bunch of fabrics and kimonos on display and even some quilts. They are lead to the back of the store and see two other women who are wearing red kimonos with white obis and are identical twins with brown hair spitting what appears to be silk from their mouths and have four white spider-like legs sticking out of their backs and have multiple eyes as their extra legs work with the silk. The girls are a little shocked at this, but only because of the spider theme. Chromia explains.
"These are my sisters, Nhandu and Aran. We're spider women."
The two ladies wave their hands at their guests and reveal their hands are covered with a white exoskeleton. They then finish with the silk and proceed to gather it into a block and place it in a tub of dye. The two older-looking sisters approach and explain that they take requests and that the Phenex family has already taken care of payment, so anything they want is okay. Razeal is also holding Chromia's hand. Asia feels compelled to ask.
"Um, you're not the kind of spider that eats their husband are you?"
Aran waves her hand and answers in a rather bashful manner.
"Heavens no. Our father is simply living with our mother in Brazil. We love our mates and cherish them. In fact, our grandfather and grandmother happily live close to our parents."
Raezal adds.
"Their clothing is really comfortable. I myself only wear clothes made by them. I found this place when uncle Riser brought me here to get a suit made for my birthday some time ago. I also met Chromia, and we really hit it off."
The girls then begin talking with the spider women and get their clothes ordered as their measurements are immediately taken, notes are written, and the twins begin to work on the order immediately and tell their younger sister to serve some tea and cookies while they work.