LAST CHAPTER

Zaleem looked at Serafall , directly in her eyes as he moved closer .

" You will uphold your end of the bargain , Won't you " Zaleem said menacingly.

" O...of course " Serafall said with a stutter before stepping back .

" Good " Zaleem siad before stepping away as the world twisted around them , making them warp into the throne room .

CURRENT CHAPTER

Zaleem stepped forwards as the world stopped warping around them , Stepping forwards and taking a seat in his spot at the large table at the centre of the room .

The other faction representatives quietly made their way back to their seats .

" Where are Sirzechs and the others " Serafall asked as she looked at Zaleem .

" I returned him along with his peerage to the medical ward at the Gremory estate " Zaleem responded as he placed his chin on his hands and looked directly into her eyes .

" While you go and inform falbium and adjuka about what is to come, you have one week for the selection to occur, The other satans will also be alerted to the test they will be taking for their seats of power. Do not look so worried serafall, despite your childish nature, You have proven yourself to be a competent leader, However, the others will need to prove themselves worthy to lead. Along with the current heirs of the households, All of them " Zaleem said as he looked at Sona and Rias before turning his attention back to the leaders .

" A...And what kind of tests would you recommend " Serafall asked, being half relaxed after being told she wouldn't be moved from her position .

" First of all, I'd go through a personality test, Their views on the world , their society and what they see for their future. Secondly I'd test their knowledge about their history as well as their education and their capacity to lead, And finally I would test their battle capacity, Their strength and their knowledge of spells and their clans bloodlines. Everyone should be tested, both the highclass and lowerclass devils " Zaleem stated as he listed off what they should do as he heard a scoff from behind him as he turned around .

" Is there something you'd like to say Rias " Zaleem asked as he looked at the redhead standing in the corner with her peerage .

" Why would you bother with testing the lower class devils, they've never been proven strong enough to lead " Rias stated as she shook her arms under her bust.

" And that dear Rias, Is why the heirs will be tested as well, With a mind set like that, They will be replaced " Zaleem said offhandedly before attempting to turn back .

" Are you saying that I am not capable to lead the House of Gremory " Rias asked as she took a step towards Zaleem .

" Rias , After the age of ten you stopped being worthy to lead the house " Zaleen stated as Rias growled .

" And who else is ... You " Rias responded .

" No , I will never lead a febal devil house " Zaleem responded as his eyes flashed back into her own .

" Then who, If not you, Then who else do you think would be able to lead " Rias asked as she grew increasingly agitated .

" Hnn, Well I would personally consider your nephew. Millicas has show great potential in being a leader. Strong willed with a fair and just mind. He seems like a perfect candidate to lead the house of Gremory ... Or the house of lucifuge if he chose to " Zaleem thought as he rubben his chin and leant back .

" WHAT, YOU THINK A CHILD WOULD BE A BETTER LEADER THAN ME " Rias yelled as she stomped forwards and up to Zaleems face .

" It is evident that may be the case, I'm sure he would be more calm about learning he was unworthy to lead. Now, Stand down Rias, or I will remind you of the mistake you made back in Kouh " Zaleem said as his eyes pulsed and his pupil shrunk as his anger grew .

Rias subconsciously rubbed her neck as she felt a large amount of phantom pain on her body, She took a step back as she took his advice and looked away from the eyes that seemed to glow brighter and brighter .

" Smart move Rias. Now Michael, Azazel, Serafall. I suggest we congregate together once a month, I also suggest we try to convince other factions and pantheons to join " Zaleem suggested as Azazel along with the other leaders nodded in agreement .

" I will try to get an audience with the norse faction " Azazel said as he looked around the table .

" I will speak to the shinto faction and their stance in all of this " Zaleem said as he looked to the other leaders .

" I'll attempt to speak to the hindu faction, Though I wouldn't expect much from trying to speak to them " Michael stated .

" Very well, Everything has been decided, We will all be alerted if anything major comes up " Zaleem said before he stood up from his chair .

" Agreed, This brings this meeting to an end " Michael said as he stood up with Irina coming to his side .

Vali came to stand behind Azazel as Vali and Zaleem made eye contact, An almost unnoticeable nod being made between the two.

" Serafall, I'll come by to check progress on how things are going in five days " Zaleem said as he looked towards the satan.

" I'll alert the other satans at once and implement the changes " Serafall said in a downtrodden voice, Knowing verywell this was going to be hard .

Zaleem looked towards the other faction leaders once again before nodded to himself, Opening a rift behind each factiom .

Michael and Irina stepped through the rift as they were transported to heaven .

Azazel and Vali stepping through their own as they were transported to the Grigori headquarters.

Zaleem stoid up and looked at those who remained in the room .

" I will also be personally training the hyoudou boy, He will remain here with me until I decide it is time for him to return " Zaleem said as his gaze rested on Serafall.

" WHAT , YOU CAN'T JUST TAKE MY PEERAGE MEMBER FROM ME " Rias screamed as her PoD flared .

" Actually ... I can. It was agreed apon, And don't you think it should be for the boy to decide rather than you " Zaleem said, not bothering to look at rias.

" HE'S MY SERVANT NOT YOURS " Rias screamed as she lunged for Zaleem .

" Still , its up to him " Zaleem said as he stepped to the side and avoided her attempt at striking him.

" I'll... I'll stay " Hyoudou said nervously , Rias adopting a look of betrayal as she looked at him, Not noticing the smirk on Zaleems face .

" Issei ... " Rias tried reasoning but was ignored by Issei as he came to stand next to Zaleem.

" I will allow it if you can promise his safety " Serafall said seriously.

" I wouldn't kill the boy unless he turned into my enemy, as of now I can promise his safely as he trains under me " Zaleem responded as Issei nodded slowly, his thoughts plaguing his mind .

" Then I will allow him to train under you , We must be returning now " Serafall insisted, not wanting a fight that was clear she couldn't win .

" Very well, you may return to your ... home " Zaleem said as a rift opened behind the devils before they stepped through , the obviously upset Rias stepping through as Issei looked away from the group and up to Zaleem silently .

Zaleem waited for the rift to close before turning to the boy.

" well done hyoudou . You're starting to learn to have some back bone , Let me show you to your room before we get to your first lesson "

Zaleem guided Issei out of the room and out into the hallway . Zaleem was greeted by the sight of his old maid bowing down to him .

" There is no need for that Lucy " Zaleem said as She looked up at him with a smile .

" Is there any matters I could help with young master " Lucy asked as she looked at the boy she raised .

" Perhaps a meal before I start the boys training " Zaleem asked .

" Very well mylord " Lucy said before turning and heading to the kitchen .

" Issei ... Even think of doing anything to her and I'll remove your intestines " Zaleem said as his eyes gazed to the gulping boy by his shoulder .

" O... Okay ... Sorry " Issei said sheepishly .

Zaleem guided Issei down the halls and to a hallway with several doors , He went to the end of the hallways with Issei close behind before opening the second to last door and standing to the side .

" This will be your room for the time being as you stay here during your training " Zaleem said as Issei walked in and marvelled the room .

" Woah " Issei said , The room was huge , A large double king sized bed in the corner with a mantle and fireplace on the opposite side . It had shelves in the far left corner and couches infront of the fireplace , There was also a study and a weapon rack to the right .

" This is amazing , I wouldn't have thought of half of these things " Issei mumbled .

" There are springs located down the hall , They are build into the castle and will be where you bathe " Zaleem said as he motioned for Issei to follow .

Issei coninued to Follow Zaleem until he grew confused , From where they stood it appeared they were going to enter the negotiations room again .

Zaleem reached down and opened the door and what Issei saw made his mind short circuit .

Instead of a room with a circular table , They were in a huge hall , A pure black throne at the far end with a large dining table in the middle of the room , a large black and purple carpet lined the floors as pillers of Obsidian rose from the ground and to the ceiling . The Pillars seemed to glow slightly as the room was lit with an unnatural and weary light .

Zaleem walked up to the head of the table and took a seat , soon followed by Issei as he sat two seats down from Zaleem .

After a few moments another door opened as Lucy wheeled in a cart of food , getting a silver platter and placing it infront of Zaleem before doing the same for Issei .

Zaleem took the platter lid off of his plate as he brandished his knife and fork before digging into something Issei had never seen before .

" uhhh , What is this " Issei said as he cut up the meat on his plate .

" This is the meat cut from the thigh of a dragon close to reaching the class of Dragon king . However he was a terrible being so ... I killed him and found him a better use " Zaleem said before placing his third fork full into his mouth and chewing .

Issei gulped as he raised the meat to his mouth and took a bite , it took a second for the taste to register in his mouth before his face lit up in bliss .

" This ... This is amazing " Issei said as he hurriedly cut up more meat .

" It certainly is , Though there are more precious meats I would like to try one day" Zaleem said as he eyed his fork .

" Like what ... " Issei asked in the middle of chewing to which Zaleem chuckled .

" For example , The meat cut from the body of a leviathan type monster found in the deepest parts of the earths oceans , Or One of the heads of a nine headed Hydra with the poison removed " Zaleem said before finishing his meal .

" Those ... sound rare " Issei said as he also finished his meal .

" Ohh you have no Idea " Zaleem said as Lucy came and took their plates .

" Now , I think its time to start your training " Zaleem said as they dematerialised from the throme room and appeared in a mountain range far away from his castle .

" Why are we all the way out here " Issei asked to which Zaleem seperated them with a gap .

" Before anything else , There are two things I've noticed about you " Zaleem raised his hand and brought up a finger " First , You lack instinct , If it wasn't for your sacred gear you would have died a long , long time ago "

" And second " Issei asked as Zaleem brought up a second finger .

" Second you lack something vital to every living creature " Zaleem said .

" Which is " Issei asked as he grew nervous , The Twisted smile on Zaleem's face which was not helping .

" Fear ... Today, Right here and now, I will teach you what it is to fear, I will warn you now, If any of my attacks are to hit you, You will die. You are to use your insticts to survive each and every attack I make on you, Trust your instincts for if you don't..." Zaleem said as he disappeared, Issei's eyes widened as he ducked, The thin blade of Zaleem's Nagamaki passing over his head from behind " Then it will spell certain doom for you "

Issei scrambled to his feet as he created distance between himself and Zaleem .

Zaleem still had the same creepy smile on his face as a black Miasma started leaking out from his feet .

It grew in size and intensity , The black miasma taking on the rough beastial form of a titanic creature that towered over Issei , It's horns distinguished by the shape of its head and back .

The monster looked down at Issei, The miasma disappearing and revealing the beast to be built off of smoke which came from dark pours of energy from inside of the beast . It had four arms, Each one having five finger like protrusions . It also had armoured plates running down its body where the smoke ran over the plates to obscure them slightly . It had long draconic like legs with three webbed claws on his feet , It's legs also had armor like casing on them . What Issei thought was most unnatural was it's lack of eyes .

{ We ... are ... fucked } Draig mumbled inside of his sacred gear as he watched through Issei's eyes , Even the dragon knew when it was out classed .

" What do you feel Hyoudou " The beast said as the voice of the monster sounded throughout the area .

" Like shitting my pants and running " Issei said as he shook and barely remained on his feet .

" Then do it " The beast bellowed before B-lining at Issei who turned and started sprinting through the mountains as the collosal beast knocked down trees as it trampled them with its feet .

Issei leapt to the air as his senses flared , Avoiding the tail of the beast that sprung forward, Leveling the trees and making a clearing before he was blown forwards by the roar of the monster before it picked up speed and continued towards him .

When Issei hit the ground , He Screamed and continued running deep intot the wilderness .

4 HOURS LATER

Issei sat crammed inside of a cave , His clothing torn and rugged , Bleeding from the side of his head , He had gashes in his body as he had his boosted gear out to heal himself slowly .

He had spent the entire time running and narrowly avoiding attacks , He refused to look back at the beast lest he have nightmares .

He sat trembling before he perked up , Doing what he was told and becoming damn good at it , He followed his instincts .

It just happened to be his instincts were telling him to get very , very far away .

Issei ran and ran for his life before he was hit on his back and thrown into the air and over the Forest , He barely managed to look back at the mountain and cave he had hid in , Only to find the Mountain itself to be vapourised as he saw the beast had launched itself into amd crushed the mountain to get to him .

Being mid air , Seeing the beasts head pointing in his direction and what it could do , Issei's body did three things .

First, He screamed at the top of his lungs ... Like a very dignified man ... Not .

Second, His pants became a new color as they began to get wet .

And finally, He lost conciousness before he hit the ground .

" You did well boy " A deep voice sounded over Issei as he was caught by one of the four arms linked to Zaleems incomplete primal form .

" I'll have to see how he reacts to my true primal form one day, HAHA, He'll give himself a heart attack " Zaleem said as his body started to condense into its human form as he held the boy .

Zaleem closed his eyes as the world around them shifted once more , This time into Issei's room as he placed the unconscious boy into his bed before leaving Issei's room to let him recuperate .

" Be ready boy , For when I'm done with you , The only thing you'll be scared of is me " Zaleem said as he walked down the hallway with his hands inside his pockets .