Alright, it seems that I have made a mistake before when Elsie overreacted upon seeing Fiore and Koyuki but now I remember why she didn't. All will be explained here in this chapter and if you are wondering why Keima is doing something else except of doing the conquest, there's actually a reason behind that which will also be revealed in this chapter.
Maijima Cultural Festival
Act 3: A Leader and A Dynasty
Sean and Fiore went to the entrance of Maijima Private High as there were no longer students around because the event will start later this morning. Fiore made contact with her superiors inside the school premises as Sean waited outside. Not far away from his location are Nikaidou and Akira who are keeping the night watch and just so happened to notice the two.
"…" Sean was dreadfully silent; he was lazing about and took a moment of sleep. The two demon hunters figured he would be like that because of all of the re-conquest he was doing.
"I… made an oath with Diana…? What's wrong with me? Why do I care about her so much when there are more things that are important right now?" Sean was generally confused, he doesn't know why he was supporting Diana to the point where he vowed that he will have his father lift her oath and be completely obedient to her. What he didn't knew was that his actions from trying to stop Fiore and Koyuki hurt her so.
"Sean!" Fiore called as Sean merely opened his left eye and turned his head to see Fiore in her Maijima uniform. He whistled as this made Fiore blush.
"So… how was it?" He asked as Fiore informed him of what happened to Haqua. Sean took the info in and tried to analyze the situation.
"What should we do? I'm still a part of Vintage and if I commit treason then I am going to be hunted down and get killed…" She said with a worried expression as Sean opened his eyes and looked at the Main school building where Nikaidou and Akira were hiding. They immediately hid themselves from his gaze as Fiore look to where Sean was seeing and found nothing.
"Was there someone spying on us?" She asked as she looks around cautiously as Sean sighed and turned.
"Let's go, we need to save Haqua." He ordered in a calm voice as Fiore agreed and followed. Nikaidou and Akira were confused on Sean's actions yet they still trust that he can take care of things from his side.
*Tokyo City Hotel Room 305*
The sound of the doorbell ringing can be heard echo from inside the room. In the bed lay a girl around her late teens drunk and quite bothered by the noise. She checked for the time and marveled that it was too early for her to wake up that early. This girl's name is Megumi and she is a member of Black Wing and an Interpol agent. She is well-loved and respected by both her peers and superiors. Though she has a noteworthy job she takes on the role of a mangaka and records all of their adventures together which starred at a shounen magazine.
"Who would be ringing the bell this early in the day?" She asked with a yawn as she got up and wore her robe. She went to the door and opened it to be surprised to see who it was.
"It's been a while, Megumi." Sean said as Fiore greeted her as so did Megumi.
"Sean? It's freaking 2 in the morning… what do you want from little old me?" She asked a bit confused as Sean detailed her in on what had happened. Megumi decided to take them in after hearing their story and decided to help.
"Is there any particular reason you are concerned for such a lowly girl, Sean?" She asked as she eyed on him. Sean gave a confused expression and gave his answer.
"She's an important member on our team."
"Team? Since when did you started a team? Last time I remembered you dismissed everyone from following you." She reminded as Sean nodded in acknowledgement.
"It was a decision I made, I wanted all of you to give up the life we were living. The destruction of our organization… the ones who did it is related to hell." Sean revealed causing Megumi to spit out her drink of coffee.
"What!? But that's-!?" She was clearly confused as Sean presented to her something he found when he searched their old organization.
"Operation Supersede? What's got this have to do with our current predicament?" Megumi asked as Sean motioned for her to open it as she complied. Once she did, she immediately throws it at him out of anger.
"What the hell!? Kill all humans!? What's this thing you are showing me!?" She asked completely angry as Fiore picked up a file and was surprised herself.
"I found it in the vault where all the secrets of Black Wing are being kept. Operation Supersede was a secret operation that our superior handled during our times when we left for field work. I din't knew how they knew the existence of new hell or their gateway… but apparently, we've been mobilized for the sole purpose of collecting negative energy for them." Sean pointed out as this information was found during the time Haqua, Keima, and Diana went on a date. Sean solemnly swore that he won't let such information come to light… but now things have gotten out of his control.
"So… is this the reason you disbanded the team?" Megumi asked as she was distraught as Sean shook his head.
"It was an order from our superior. If we ever be invaded by forces we cannot win against, we would escape with our lives as our first priority and live normal lives and forget about the organization. I was strictly ordered to take down the organization if that happened and when the time came I didn't take a moment's hesitation to comply." He informed her as Megumi was confused and so was Fiore. Sean was also confused on why their superiors would do so when they planned something so evil.
"Listen, Megumi, I am in need of your help. I need you to use your skill to copy a certain girl I am acquainted with in the past." He informed her as Megumi complied almost instantly as Fiore can already guest who Sean was referring to.
"Alright, I know you well enough to trust you great leader." Megumi said with the most charming of smiles which made Fiore's heart race as Sean turned his head a bit taken aback by her words.
"Why does it feel good to know that they trust me? Usually, I would have dismissed the thought but… what is this feeling of comfort?" He questioned himself as Megumi went to her room to get changed as both Fiore and Sean snapped back to reality after she closed her door.
"S-She's so beautiful… Sean, do you fancy her?" Fiore asked a bit flustered as Sean was shocked to hear that from her.
"What!? I'd rather be Kanon-chan's fan than to fancy her!" He remarked as the traumatic wounds of the past with Megumi was still fresh in his mind. Around that time, Megumi was already done and decided to cuddle him from behind.
"But that was a long time ago~" She reminded as she blew to his ear which made him instantly blush.
"S-Stop that!" He ordered as the door opened and came in Koyuki who came via the request of Sean.
"…" The scene before her provoked her to ask one question.
"Can I join in?" She asked with the purest intention of having some fun. Fiore's face was so red that you could compare it to a tomato while Sean was so pale you can compare it to a corpse.
"Tsk…" Sean crossed his arms as the others felt how angry he was right now and ended their jokes then and there as Sean still felt reluctant to continue.
"Anyways, Megumi, I want you to copy her." Sean pointed to Koyuki who flinched as he pointed at her.
"Hmm… she seems cold but her mood tends to swing from time to time. She maybe a Kuudere!" Megumi said with amazing insight as Sean made a remark.
"Really? I always thought that she may be a dandere but I guess I was wrong."
"It seems that she used to be one before but due to certain circumstances she only chooses to show her true self to someone she feels close to. Oh, and by the way, is it by any chance that you are making your-" Megumi started but was completely interrupted by Sean.
"A mood swinger I assume."
"Oh~ He dropped the subject~! Anyways, is there any other traits that I should know about?" Megumi asked as Koyuki nodded.
"I am very charming to the male group and I have the ability to hide our identities from certain characters." Koyuki pointed out as she once used this on Elsea who didn't recognize the two of them before.
"Hmm… a loner at times as well. This will be an easy one!" She declared with a thumbs up as Sean's eyes twinkled.
"Can you emphasize her "dereness" while you're at it?" He asked without shame as Koyuki hits him from behind.
"Hell no!"
"That's my decision to make~" She announced as not an hour later she returned looking exactly like Koyuki only that her bust was a bit bigger than hers which made the two devil partners cringe.
"Alright, that will do. Let's go to New hell!" Sean declared preparing to leave as Fiore stopped her.
"No! Wait! Hold it!"
"What is it Fiore? We need to rescue Haqua before she becomes a nobody*." Sean pointed out as Fiore was troubled by that. (* Obvious reference to Kingdom Hearts)
"We're going to New hell with her? She won't be able to survive!" She pointed out as only contractors are able to go to new hell.
"That's why I am coming remember? Also, you don't need to worry; I got a feeling that New Hell will accept us quite easily." He said with a smirk as this convinced the girls that he knew something which they don't. Koyuki left to go back home to Keima's before he started a playing again while Megumi, Fiore, and Sean went to visit New Hell.
*Unknown Area: New Hell's Gateway*
It didn't take long for them to make it to New Hell's Gateway without problem. Fiore guided them to a special location where Vintage uses to transport illegal items from their home to Earth.
"Ah, Fiore! Long time no see! Who are you're two friends?" The watcher asked as both Megumi and Sean were unfazed.
"Ah, these two are with me. One of them is Koyuki my buddy and the other is a distant member from another country." She informed her as Sean greeted her.
"Kamusta? Galing po ako sa Pilipinas." He said which sounded quite alien to her but greeted him anyways.
"Anyways, what is your reason for coming back? Did the Chief want to talk to you about what happened last time again?" She asked as Fiore nodded.
"She's really pissed at me. Hopefully it will only just be a lecture and nothing more." She hoped as the girl laughed and gave way for them to move on.
"Yeah, good luck with that. Anyways, you may go in." And with that, the three easily went in without being compromised thanks to Fiore.
"Thank god we manage to convince her somehow." Megumi sighed in relief as they made in on the streets of New Hell. Fiore, Megumi, and Sean were using communication devices from their ears to talk to each other.
"Technology in the human world sure is advance. Anyways, where should we go to first?" Fiore asked the two as they were silent.
"Haven't thought this through haven't you?" She asked as the two nodded as Fiore gave a long sigh.
"Alright then, I will take lead, just follow me and hopefully we can find her in time before her memories are wiped out." The three then walked to the area where Fiore suggested. Occasionally, there would be eyes looking at Sean from time to time but he ignores it.
"Fiore… is there by any chance that your kind is lacking in… males recently?" Sean asked as Fiore nodded. Sean then gave a meaningful pout at how troubling it if for him to be around revealing his face in public.
"Then cover your head Sean. We'll be turning in an ally so cover yourself using your hood." She ordered as they turned and he immediately puts on his hood. It didn't take long for them to finally reach their destination. However on the way, they noticed someone near the room they plan to enter.
"Who's that?" Megumi asked as Fiore silenced her as she approached.
"Chief Dokurou, it's surprising to see a high ranking devil like you to be here." She said as said little demon was surprised to see her there.
"Ah! Looks like I have to silence you!" She announced as all of a sudden a figure appeared behind Fiore as Sean and Megumi gave it a powerful kick from behind which made the creäture turn into bubbles.
"Tsk… annoying bunch of Vintage members!" She declared as the three were confused as Haqua came out and was surprised to find the Chief and Fiore, Koyuki(Megumi) and Sean engaging in battle.
"Sean! Koyuki! Fiore!? What are you three doing here!?" She asked completely surprised as Sean managed to pulverize one of the chief's puppets by giving it a powerful right-handed uppercut.
"Haqua!? You're alright! Good to know, just give me 5 more minutes to settle this before we escape!" He declared as he was going for the kill as he was mere inches away from hitting Dokurou. He was ultimately stopped by Haqua, however, after she gave him a kick to the head which sent him flying to the nearby wall.
"Ouch! What was that for!?" He asked completely angry as Fiore, Megumi and Dokurou were confused on what just happened.
"You baka! The chief's on our side!" She declared surprising both Fiore and Sean.
"Eh? But isn't Chief Dokurou an ally of Vintage!?" Fiore asked as Dokurou waved her hand.
"That's just by name alone, in truth I am still defecting against Vintage." She said as all three parties understood.
"Nice to know that there is someone down here who is like us. Right, Megumi?" Sean asked as he nodded as Dokurou was surprised to hear her name.
"Megumi… Sean…? My… it's been so long since I last saw you two." Dokurou said as Sean and Megumi were confused.
"Ano… have we met before?" Sean asked as Dokurou nodded.
"I am one of your watchers during the installment program of Black Wing on Earth." She revealed as Sean caught on immediately but stopped from saying any more as so did Dokurou who noticed the presence of other staff members of the Ministry of Defense coming their way.
"Let's save the reunion for next time. We have to leave this place and fast!" Sean declared as everyone nodded. Haqua and Dokurou acted as members of the Ministry of Defense while Sean leads Fiore and Megumi by using the air vents but not after giving Haqua a communication device.
*Old Hell's River Styx*
"Ugh… god the smell of this place reeks of corpses which rotted away for centuries!" Sean remarked as he couldn't stand the stench. Koyuki, Haqua, Fiore, and Dokurou were unaffected though.
"Hmm? Is it really that awful?" Haqua asked as Sean was now holding his nose.
"I'd stay it would be too much for the three of you. I really envy Fiore and Megumi right now." He pointed out as Dokurou apologized.
"I'm sorry; I don't have enough of the celestial robe to make you one."
"No it is fine. I am more concerned that a watcher and founder of Black Wing is doing out here in New hell." He pointed out as Dokurou merely scratched the back of her head.
"Hehehe, it's a long story. Maybe we can save it for another time. Let's get in the boat and go ahead." She ordered as all of them boarded in as Dokurou explained the situation they are in right now. The longer she explained the worst Haqua was becoming.
"I really don't know… what I should believe in anymore… even if I believe that I'm doing the right thing… nothing goes well at all…" She said in a gloomy way as Sean merely sighed.
"You're not the only one… who feels that way." Both Dokurou and Sean informed her as both he and Dokurou shared a short glance.
"Even though I am not a resident of New hell… I can feel it within my very being that this place is on the verge of collapse." He pointed out as the chief nodded.
"Right now there is great unease… spreading throughout new hell. We have to hold it back… Haqua, you must fight Vintage." The chief declared as Fiore was surprised as both Megumi and Sean were silent.
"That's impossible. What can I do?" She asked her superior as Sean merely sighed and gave Haqua and finger flick to the forehead.
"Ouch! What was that for!?" She asked in anger as Sean gave a half smile.
"You give up so easily… have you forgotten who made me who I am today?" Sean asked as everyone looked up at him as he gave the answer.
"Chief we, the children of Black Wing, will take on your mantle and make Haqua an excellent leader." Sean announced much to their surprise, especially Haqua and Megumi who thought it was outrageous of him to have said that.
"Haqua… I was like you once; I was a lawful citizen who believed that the world is being maintained by law and order. But that all change because of a certain event but even then I still believed… I was a fool to have given my trust to people who aren't even interested in the law and the peace. I joined Black Wing for the very purpose of recolonizing the world." He pointed out as Dokurou nodded.
"Yes, you told us you wanted power, the power to be able to oppose the authority of the world that has oppressed you. We gave you severe and inhuman training just for that… but you somehow persevered all this time and now you have that power." Dokurou pointed out as Sean's right hand turned pure black in color and then purple until it reach the demonic magenta.
"But for what price? From the beginning… you knew that I wasn't meant to be in that organization." Sean pointed out as Dokurou nodded. She then explains that the reason he succeeded was because of his power, the "Allure of Darkness".
"If that day didn't happen… what would have become of me, Chief?" Sean asked as there was silence in the air.
"You would have been used to power up New Hell in the war against the Goddesses… in other words, you would have been our perfect secret weapon." The chief answered as Sean scowled. Haqua was still confused on where this was going as Sean continued.
"Haqua… we of Black Wing will become your comrades in arms. We will help you fight Vintage and reclaim New Hell's lost hope. But this comes with a price, for the people of Black Wing… don't take orders from someone who isn't stronger or at the same level as them." That's when the boat floated and Dokurou revealed her own Scythe of Testament.
"A world where someone like you, Haqua, stands at the top… that is my dream!" She declared as she passed down her scythe to her.
"Haqua… blaze a trail with your own power. You are the fresh future and the remaining hope of New Hell!" She declared as Haqua clenched her new scythe as she nodded with renewed vigor.
"Understood! I, Haqua Do Lot Herminuim, will protect New Hell with my own power!" She declared as Sean clapped as they finally made it outside of New hell without being detected or traced.
"Three of the Shitennou have reawakened and only one remains, Sean. What are you going to do with the last holding you back like this?" The chief asked as he glances at the others who are already heading to Black Wing by Megumi.
"I am going to go down that path, release that seal, and reclaim what was mine. The 4th Shitennou will become mine and from there we will declare war along with the Goddesses against Vintage." He declared as the Chief nodded as she was about to head back but was stopped by Sean.
"Even back then… I feel as if we have met further in the past… is it possible that we have met even before then?" Sean asked as the chief gave a small nod.
"You will remember soon enough who I really was. Until then, I hope that you will be strong in your endeavor for the seven." She said as Sean nodded.
"Oh, by the way, can you leave some evidence once we raid their base? I want to get as much information from them as much as possible. So, will you?" Sean asked determined to get an answer as the chief once again nodded.
"Leave that to me." And with that, the Chief left as Sean stood there all alone. When he was about to leave he felt it… the winds of change caressing his cheek. But he wasn't the only one who felt it, Hate, Apathy, and Beast also felt it.
"What was that just now?" The four thought at the same time as they turned around but found no physical manifestation or a meta-physical one. But still, it felt strange to them that someone would warmly caress their face… they shrugged it off as a coincidence and continued on their way.
Sean arrived at Keima's house and found only Apathy and Beast who ended up playing Uno for some reason. Sean took a bath to remove the discomforting smell of hell from his body and changed into his Black Maijima Uniform complete with his sister's knitted scarf.
"You seem focused there, Master." Beast pointed out with a smile as Sean nodded.
"I have a play today… so I am very much in a good mood since I get to spend the rest of the Festival with Chihiro-chan." He said with cheerful glee as both Apathy and Beast noticed his change in behavior.
"Master… are you… in love with that girl?" Apathy asked causing Sean to release steam out of his ears.
"Bingo." Beast pointed out as Sean was completely flustered as he scratches the back of his head.
"Hehehe, yeah I guess I am!" He declared without shame as the two gave a smile.
"Don't make her cry Master. Remember what you did last time." Beast reminded as Apathy nodded.
"I… advise that you stick to her. There are others… who really… like you too." Apathy pointed out as Sean was confused as Apathy merely sighed.
"Only have eyes for her… nothing else." Apathy advised as Sean nodded.
"Well, I'll be going then! If you two have the time then go and visit the school, okay? Also, please wear some casual clothes that aren't too intimidating." He said as he left as the two ponder about it.
"Should we?"
"Hell yeah!"
*Front Gate: Maijima Academy Art and Cultural Festival*
Today is the Eve of the school's cultural festival. It is the day where boys would ask girls out for the camp fire as tradition states. Boys, girls, teachers, and even outsiders have waited for this day to come. Only one person was an exception at the time and he is completely motivated!
"This year is different! Conquering Ayumi to draw out the Goddess! That's the most important event for both me and Sean-kun! If we miss this event, the next opportunity will be during Christmas. There's no way that Vintage will wait until then!" Keima thought as he made Koyuki go to her class which was Class 2-A and had Hate deliver the report to the Enforcers.
"Eh!? I'm in the Beauty Contest!? Why?!" Ayumi asked completely surprised as she didn't hear about this until it was already too late.
"It's the Mai Festival Specialty, pre pre mai high~⃰ Ayumi will be representing the girls of our class while Sean will be representing the boys." Miyako informed her as Sean just entered the class.
"Hmm? Oh! Who are the contestants?" Sean asked as he asked Miyako as she sweatdropped.
"It's you and Ayumi." She answered as Sean looked dumbfounded.
"Can you repeat that?" He asked as Miyako explained that the two were actually pretty popular. The girls encouraged the two to take part as they were troubled by it.
"If it's a beauty pageant, then there's always Kanon-chan!" Ayumi pointed out flustered as Sean nodded.
"But Kanon-chan is on a different level."
"There is no way she'd enter this sort of low-class beauty contest, right?" Her friends joked as Ayumi lost confidence.
"Is that why I was chosen?"
"What kind of face would Kanon-chan make if she heard this?" Sean thought as he finally concedes with everyone.
"I'll do it if Ayumi-chan agrees to join." He said as the girls cheered, the rest then expectantly awaited Ayumi's decision as she too conceded.
"But my fashion sense is quite lame and I normally just go with plain clothes. Miyako-chan, I am hoping that you will help me out on this." He requested as Keima taps Miyako's shoulder.
"His sense of fashion is closely associated to Shibuyans." He said as Miyako paled and nodded.
With that, the students continued to talk about the preparations as Miyako stayed close to Sean and advised him on the clothes he should wear and to remove the hair extensions he had implanted. He pointed out that this was his natural hair and that the hair extensions were removed a while now much to her surprise.
Keima on the other hand was satisfied that he helped out a little and appealed to his classmates without trouble. That's when Hate arrived in his class which surprised everyone as he approached Keima and gave him something.
"It has been approved. They will be assisting us on protecting the girls who are involved with the conquest. Also, the president allowed full authorization of making you take command of the Enforcers while they take care of the human who troubled us for these past few days." Hate whispered to his ear as he nodded.
"I am glad that the president complied with my request but why did he have to go and bring that kid to justice?" He asked as Hate shook his head.
"I don't know, personal grudge I guess." That's when Hate turned to go and tell Koyuki the good news as Keima gave a smile.
"Finally, all is going according to plan. If by any chance that Vintage was to invade this school. Then I will have the eyes of the Enforcers tell me where they are!" Keima thought as he adjusted his glasses as an announcement was made.
"Excuse me! Excuse me! Today I have an announcement to make!" The principal said excited as everyone stopped what they're doing and listened.
"Today, the Interpol of the Japan branch has generously graced us with their donation! But unfortunately, it wasn't money but they gave something better!" He declared as he instructed everyone to turn on their T.V. and set it up for the school's channel.
"Everyone, I would like for you all to meet your new friends as they help improve the Maijima Festival!" The student news team club proclaimed as one by one they were introduced.
"Hello there, we are the Idol Couple, my name is Ryan Omazaki." He said with a bow as all of the girls who knew him well and are fans of his squealed in delight.
"And I am her girlfriend and fellow Idol, Sekai. Nice to meet your acquaintance." She said with a bow as all of the boys, except for a few, roared with anticipation and excitement.
"Ohayou gozaimasu, Mina-san. I am Nero and I am a Chef in the top-tier of cooking. It is a pleasure to be here." He said as he gave a western styled bow which made some of the more intelligent girls fainted, even Miyako who Sean managed to help her up.
"Yo~ My name is Samuel and I am a Martial artist hoping to be the best in the world of martial arts. If there is anyone who wants to have a good spar with me then I am available at any time." As soon as he finished his introduction, the more battle crazed students and delinquents saluted which was a first for them since they were mostly misbehaved.
"Ano… hello, I am Claire and I am Sam's assistant and manager. If you want to fight him please send your registrations to me and I will have you fight." She said with a blush which made most of the boys and girls point out that she was really cute.
"Hello everyone! It's me, the one and the only, Megumi-chan! I am the author of the novel, manga, and sim game of School Days: Diary and Levy of a Friend! I hope all of you gamers out there liked my games!" She said with a cheerful voice as all otakus and sim gamers praised her, even Keima who even went as far as to call her the savior of the 2-D heroines.
"Hello out there fellow technology fanatics! I am Takai Tenshi, the fallen Angel of mechanics and leading director of the Tenshi Group of Modern Mechanics! I will be helping do maintenance work and other crap so I hope you all would enjoy that things I work on!" He said as fellow technology lovers praised him with glee and respect much to the surprise of the more late generation technology users.
"Hello, I am Alfred and I am a researcher in IT Computer Science. I am here to help out on upgrading all of your modern computers so I hope you do not mind if you find my work too advance for you." He said with a charming smile which made most girls question why he was a computer geek while students who are aiming for IT in Computer Science respected and love him.
"We also have one more person who is supposed to join us but because of his busy schedule he couldn't make it." The news reporter said as Takai took the students mic and pointed at the camera.
"Oi, Oi. Let's not forget our message now shall we? I heard from Megumi-chan that a certain student over here which is her assistant is depressed." He said causing for the students to whisper among each other as they wonder who Megumi-sensei's assistant is. Takai gave the mic to Ryan as Sekai held onto his shoulder.
"Yeah, we know him quite well, quite selfish when needed but he never lets us down. He is a man truly admirable, though a little green, he is quite dependable." He said as his fans were sending private messages like crazy.
"Yes, he can endure much punishment and he would always go ahead and do his best for others. He never truly wished for anything in return other than our trust, respect, and love. Though he never told us he loved us he wished to let those feelings reach us by being together with us." Sekai's speech many fanboys quite jealous as they quickly rallied up to take the guy down once they reveal who he is. Sekai gave the mic to Nero who gladly accepted it.
"I've been with that selfish bastard longer than anyone else I know. He was quite brutal to me when he critics my cooking, he shows no mercy when he points out my errors, and he snaps when I did something wrong… but overall it was thanks to him that I get to enjoy what I do today." Nero's fans were quite relieved to know that the person they were talking about thought him well. He gave the mic to Sam accepted it as he glared at the camera.
"Before I was just a child who believed that everything can be acquired by just using strength and charisma. I was raised to be someone who I wasn't and trained to be the strongest. When we first met, he asked me if he wants to let out all of my frustration on him. I called him a mad man for asking that of me and we fought." Fellow fighters would want to hear more but he passed the mic to Claire who gladly accepted it.
"Sam lost because the boy took away his pain and showed him the true strength of one's character. He also proved it to me, though I was unworthy of his wisdom, made me realize my true worth and the things which I loved to do." She said making the fighters respect the man for accomplishing such a task. Alfred took the mic from her as soon as she was done.
"The guy is quite stupid sometimes but he proved to be quite unpredictable. He did things which are scientifically impossible for him yet he did things no normal human can do. If anything, he is a superhuman. He told me that my talent wasn't power but intelligence… he guided me on the right path and we became the closest of friends!" He said with a bit of tears showing as he quickly wipes them away and gives the mic to Meguimi.
"He always helped me make my deadlines even though his pay was small. He complained all the time but his complaints were about my feelings for my work. He can tell just from seeing the characters that I wasn't happy at them. He was right, I wasn't truly happy when I started out as a mangaka for a historical manga. So we started from scratch even though he complained that he didn't want to do it. Once we were done I sent my new work… and like a miracle they accepted it and I was in great joy. He still works for me from time to time but now he seems to be captivated by someone." She said as all of them then pointed at the camera.
"Immanuel! We'll be there for you even if the world is your enemy! Now don't forget that!" They announced as Keima's classmates turned to Sean who was crying.
"Those… idiots…" He wiped away his tears but it didn't stop them from flowing down. What he didn't know was that the announcement was a pre-recorded session earlier that day which surprised him.
"Told you he was soft!" Takai declared as he opened the door and revealed themselves to their class.
"Eh!? T-They are the people on the T.V just now! What are they doing here!?" One student said as the others followed in complete surprise and confusion as Sean was left silent.
"Heh, guess you win the bet. Here's 50k yen." Alfred said giving him fifty thousand yen as promised as Sean's vein popped.
"What are… hmm… never mind I'm ignoring you." Sean turned to leave but was stopped by Mana whose wearing a miko outfit.
"Master, don't be like that… they went all this way just to see you." She said making some of the boys blush by how beautiful Mana is by wearing a miko outfit.
"Guh… fine." Sean turned and looked at them one by one. He turned to the side and welcomed them.
"Welcome to Class 2-B…" He said in almost a whisper as they smiled and gave him a hug.
"We miss you so much!" They said along with other things as his classmates were happy for him. Other than that they were quite surprised to know that their classmate knows such famous people.
*After a while*
"So you are Sean-kun's old colleagues during the time he went away?" Keima asked to confirm his suspicions as Takai nodded.
"That's right, he was quite the handful at the time and being a field operator and agent wasn't quite an easy task." He confirmed and added as Keima put a hand on his chin.
"Dude… I think we are seeing the two greatest minds in the world chatting." Sam pointed out as Ryan nodded.
"I'd hate to know what those two are planning." Ryan spoke out as he was helping the class with handling there equipment along with Sam.
"Speaking of which, why did you come here really? I know Sean-kun, he wouldn't tell anyone anything that will bring anyone trouble." Keima pointed out getting to the point as Takai gave a meaningful nod and smiled.
"It's good to know that someone understands him…" He said in almost a whisper as he continued.
"We heard rumors about this skill reaching both underground and Interpol, we were assigned to investigate the matter and settle the issues before things get out of hand." He told him honestly knowing that he will figure out sooner or later. Sean did tell him once that a friend of his has good foresight on things.
"At any rate, can you guys do me a favor?" Keima asked as Takai shook his head.
"No need. Someone already ordered us to take care of your women while we are here." He pointed out surprising him but kept silent. He turned to Sean but Takai pointed out that it was their new leader who ordered it.
"I thought that Sean-kun was your leader." He stated and not asked since he figured out already that they were too close to him to just be a comrade.
"He was but he passed the torch to someone you know too well. She may lack the necessary fighting power to fight but she has a lot of skill and talent to lead us." He pointed out confusing Keima as to the identity of their new leader as Sean continued on to have a meeting with the 2-B pencils with the accompaniment of Mana and Claire.
"Girls, I will have Mana here along with Claire to help you organize your début and advertise the band. Be grateful, these two work for a famous advertising company." He pointed out making the two pout as the girls were glad that they have an advertising team.
"It's really good to know that you haven't let us down, Sean-kun!" Ayumi cheered as Sean nodded with a smile.
"That's our manager for you! If he can't do it then no one can!" Chihiro said with glee which made Sean visibly blush a bit which didn't go unnoticed by Yui, Mana, and Claire. The former two were a bit jealous while Claire was glad to know he cherished someone who is more than a friend.
"I didn't know you were friends with such famous people, Sean-kun. But, we want to know what kind of relationship you have with them?" Miyako asked bringing out the big guns already which Sean notes that she is quite formidable.
"My relationship with them is more than mere friendship… or to be completely honest it is beyond friendship which makes our bonds formidable. Though our ideals and goals are quite different, I know… we know that we can depend on each other when there is a need to or not. In this world where complex relationships and convenient false friendship is pretty common… they… I cannot trade them for the world or even life or death. They are my precious Nakama." He informed them with a very proud declaration which made the girls quite amazed.
"Let's make it our aim to become a Nakama like Sean-kun has with his friends!" Chihiro declared making all of the girls agree as Sean hid a smile.
"I was hoping for this… but, to think it was this easy to influence them. I fear what may come to be once peer pressure and bad influences accompanied by lies, discredits, and scandals come to play in the future!" Sean thought in complete fear as the others didn't notice.
"Are these the girls that are going to try to outshine Kanon-chan?" Claire thought as Mana stared blankly at them.
"Master… had you really fallen for such an ordinary little girl? I don't see any special characteristics or talents coming from her… she is just like… is it a coincidence?" Mana thought being suspicious of Sean who glanced at Mana once he noticed she was staring at him.
"Is there something troubling you, Mana?" Sean asked putting his forehead on hers' which made her blush a bit.
"Ahh! No! It's really nothing, Master!" She said waving her hands as Claire noted that it's been a while since Mana had that kind of reaction. Ayumi and Miyako thought that Sean was being a tease to her again while Chihiro and Yui noticed that she liked how he gets his attention.
"Okay, I will be leaving you girls to do practice. I'll be heading to the Theater Club and go on with the play." He said excusing himself as Yui used her cellphone and gave Sean a text.
"Why are you being such a tease? Are you trying to make me jealous by flirting with Mana-chan? Also, why did you blush when Chihiro-chan praised you?" The message said which made him sweatdrop.
"Let's talk about this later, I want you to focus on the band and please look after Ayumi. She is one of Mars's sisters. Ps. Don't tell her or Ayumi about the Goddesses or Keima-san will be mad at me. PPs. I will tell you why… after I finish the play." He texted back as he immediately went ahead to the theater.
*Enforcer's Office*
Keima, Koyuki, Hate, Hikari, and Kusunoki entered the office of the Enforcers around the same time as they scheduled. Keima honoring his presence for the first time by being there is quite rare which was noted by the President himself.
"Thank you for taking your time to grace us with your presence even though we are all quite busy with the Festival." The president acknowledges earning angered looks from all of them as he continued.
"We are here to brief you about what happened at court and… the case has been settled and the one responsible is taking time behind bars with no bail. He won't be getting out of the big house soon." He declared earning the sight of relief of Kusunoki, Hate, and Hikari who all had a tiring part in the investigation.
"So… will you honor our request just as we agreed?" Keima asked getting to the point as the President nodded.
"Yes, we hereby honor thee with the title of Enforcer. With this, you can take command of your squad and get benefits from academic level to financial level. Our group is being sponsored by the Principal himself and money is not a problem. But we all expect that the New Dynasty of Enforcers will do well till their graduation!" He declared earning the nods of all who are present.
"Wait… Dynasty? What do you mean by…?" Keima asked a bit confused as the president nodded his head and explained.
"We are changing the rules of the tradition of all Enforcers. We will no longer use the method of selection and will rely on the fellow student body to either support us or join us in our endeavors. With the abolishment of our old traditions, we, the late generation, will be resigning our positions to you guys after the end of the year." He revealed earning their shocked expressions as Koyuki was the one to ask the reason they did such a thing.
"During Sean's reign and my reign, we both discovered that we are powerless at the facts of outside forces and that we cannot solve all of our students problems. Sean ultimately resigned because he failed to save that convict." He said with a bit of retort as the others could understand where he was coming from.
"Anyways, even though I have taken his mantle it proved to be powerless in the face of great dissatisfaction from the students. The only people we helped were Kanon-chan, the student council, the principal, and some of the clubs which include Kusunokis'." He said earning a nod from Kusunoki and Hikari who each have joined a club prior to the president's reign.
"I'm leaving this to your capable hands, we failed in our generation but I know with you guys around… you guys can do anything." He said with a smile as the president handed them their new badge still having the crest of MPHS and the Title of Enforcer encrypted in the middle.
"We will be assisting you shortly after we finish our last report and aid the student council. Until then, please enjoy the festival." He said with a bow as all of them left the room while Keima looked at them.
"Do you think that we should really take on their role as the new Enforcers?" Koyuki asked suddenly as Keima, Hate, and Kusunoki didn't give a slight hint of interest or not.
"I'm fine with it, after all, I wanted the students to enjoy a fulfilling life without any dangerous events happening. They didn't want to say this but they were also the ones who obstructed some of the local delinquents and other dangerous characters away from here." Hikari pointed out as the rest had to agree that they managed to held out for most of their reign.
"Whether you guys will stay or not is your own choice. As for me, I will do my best to do what I can for Maijima and its students." She said turning to leave as the rest decided they should comply to her right away.
"We will be joining you, Hikari-chan!" Keima declared all the while fixing his glasses.
"But I will be your president and operation officer! What I say must be done accordingly, got it?" Keima asked as Hikari agreed and shook his hand along with the others.
"I guess this isn't bad… as long as my main goal of securing the girl's safety is fulfilled then I have no qualms in joining this group till graduation." Keima thought as a new league of Enforcers was born then and there which will bring about a change in the corrupt system in the late future of the school.
*Hall of the Forgotten*
It was dreadfully silent in the labyrinth where the Demon that sabotaged the festival is resting. The two witches, who watch over the labyrinth, couldn't help but feel that the silence was a bit too much for them today.
"You ever get the feeling you're being watched?"
"Just now… do you think that this guy already escaped somehow?"
"Yeah… but if it did then the pillars would have crumbled by now. But still, this eerie silence brings a chill to the back of my spine." The Elder witch pointed out having great experience in both magic and life.
"This demon did managed to steal a part of Sean's soul, right? Do you think that it someone made another way out of this seal using that?" The youngest witch asked making the elder one think.
"That would be… really bad and the chances of that happening may be really slim since it hasn't been acting up in a while… should we probably check things out?" The witch offered as the two went inside the sealed chamber only to find the place in ruins.
"Oh no! We have to go and warn Sean!" The elder one responded quickly as she casted a spell to go above ground and try to meet out with Sean before it was too late. Little did they know that the ones who erected the seal weren't the Enforcers, no, the ones who unsealed him were far more powerful than them.
To be continued.
I will be sending another chapter in about 24 hours. This is so I can catch up and continue with my story board so that we can at least end the Goddess Arc quickly and move on. I am planning to finally go ahead and reveal what Sean has searched on for years and bring it to light at the day of promised.
