LAST CHAPTER
" 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 .
CURRENT CHAPTER
Zaleem sat in the lotus position centred inside of his room as he focussed on his magical reserves , feeling the limitless ocean of energy grow denser and denser with each passing moment .
Zaleem Kept his eyes closed as he brought his palm to his stomach and placed another seal into himself .
' This is going to be a problem if I don't think of something soon ' Zaleem thought to himself , contemplating the effects his presence would have at full power .
Zaleem kept focussing on the seals , strengthening them to handle the near constant build up in power .
' He's awake ' Zaleem thought as he focussed on the final seal , enhancing it before slowly rising to his feet .
" Lucy " Zaleem said neutraly as he looked at the woman standing near the entrance to his room .
" Forgive me milord , I didn't want to bother you " Lucy said as she bowed to her master .
" It is of no issue , And haven't I told you to stop with the honorifics and bowing , This is as much your home as mine " Zaleem said as got up and walked alongside his maid towards hyoudou .
" But you're the master of the house , so naturally I'll call you master , milord " Lucy said with a small grin on her face .
" Do as you wish " Zaleem mumbled as he came to stand infront of hyoudou's door .
" I will , I'll go and prepare breakfast ... Milord " Lucy said before bowing and walking off down the hallway .
" Troublesome woman " Zaleem mumbled before opening the door and walking in .
" Hyoudou " Zaleem said as Issei sprung up from his bed and stared wide eyed at Zaleem while pointing and failing to form a sentance .
" WERE YOU TRYING TO FUCKING KILL ME " Issei screamed as he remembered the previous days events .
" Yes and no , I told you so before we started " Zaleem said without any remorse " Infact , If I didn't hold back I'd have killed you along with everything else and this dimention , Which includes the ever faithful lucy , so I did what I could at the time "
" WELL YOU NEARLY BLOODY SUCCEEDED " Issei kept screaming .
" Of course , It was training ... Which you passed by the way , So stop screaming and get ready for our next session after breakfast " Zaleem said before turning around and leaving Issei to get ready .
" But ... " Issei didn't finish his sentance as the door clossed , effectively ending the conversation .
The Throne Room
Zaleem sat atop of his throne as he waited for Issei to get ready for the day , Twirling black lightning between his fingers to pass the time .
Feeling issei approaching Zaleem stood up , allowing the lightning to dissipate as he made his way to the table at the centre of the hall .
" Finally I made it " Issei grumbled as he took his seat from the previous day .
As they sat in their seats , lucy came into the room once again with a cart of food before placing their respective meals onto the table , bowing before zaleem and leaving once again .
Removing the lids to their food , Issei found the smell of his food to be ever enticing , Noticing his breakfast to be cheesecake , Quickly placing the lid down and digging in .
" Ha , it's good to see you're enjoying your breakfast " Zaleem said as he dug into his own plate .
" Are you kidding , with cheesecake , whats not to like " Issei said as he finished half on the cheesecake .
" True true " Zaleem said happily as he finished his mouthful .
" So ... How are you going to nearly kill me today " Issei asked as he finally finished his plate .
" Good question , well today we are going to the chasm below the estate , when we get there I'll finish explaining " Zaleem stated as he stood from his chair which was mirrored by Issei .
Issei walked by and stood behind Zaleem as the world once again twisted around them .
The first thing Issei noticed was the bottomless pit barely ten feet infornt of them , The second thing was the vast amount if rock formed pillars which littered the giant chasm .
Without saying anything Zaleem leapt across the chasm before coming to a stop on the farthest visible pillar .
" While we are down here , We'll be working in your awareness , This includes a highly dangerous environment that changes and falls around you , you'll have to keep in mind the things around you as we fight " Zaleem explained as he stood on his pillar .
" And if we fall " Issei asked as he gulped while peering over the edge .
" You die " Was the ever simple responce from his teacher .
" Now prepare yourself , Highten your senses , do not be caught off guard , Allow you body to sense everything around you , Or you will perish " Zaleem said as his nagamaki formed in his hand , placing himself in the leaping position as Issei gulped while summoning the boosted gear and getting into his stance .
Zaleem launched himself from his pillar and rocketed towards Issei's own pillar .
Issei cursed as he watched Zaleem start spinning his body and rotating his blade in an almost unnatural way before leaping to the nearest pillar to avoid being sliced into peices .
Issei didn't have much time to ponder as his new pillar started shaking and crumbling .
{ Boost } Draig yelled as issei leapt away from the collapsing pillar to another more stable looking one , only to be smashed into a far wall curtosy of getting kicked in the ribs by Zaleem mid leap .
The impact of Issei hitting the wall causing the chasm to shake as rocks and debris started falling from the roof , hitting and weakening the pillars .
Issei watched Zaleem grab and propel a large rock in his direction , Forcing Iseei to change pillars to avoid falling into the abyss below .
' Shit draig and Ideas or plans ' Issei asked as he boosted himself again .
{ Perhaps you can do the same to him as is whats happening around you } Draig responded as Issei used another boost .
Issei leapt to another pillar as Zaleem came crashing down from above Issei , shaking the pillar in the process , Seeing this Issei launched himself into the side of the pillar , causing it to tumble before he used his momentum to leap back to the safety of another pillar .
" Good , you're thinking " Zaleem said as he sprinted up the side of the collaping pillar before leaping to another , watching as his previous platform disappeared into the forboding darkness .
" Yea , I kinda have to do that to survive now " Issei said as he jumped towards Zaleems pillar .
" Good , but always be prepared " Zaleem responded before leaping and intercepting Issei in midair , Smashing his knee into Issei's stomach before grabbing Issei by his neck , spinning and launching the boy into the wall to their left .
The chasm shook once again as larger bits of debris started falling from the ceiling .
This series of events continued on for what seemed like hours as pillar after pillar collapsed during their fight , after 20 minutes of fighting Issei once again pried himself from the wall , barely landing on a nearby pillar , Watching as parts of the ceiling took away entire pillars as they collapsed apon impact .
' Shit there is barely any pillars left , how the fuck am I meant to fight like this ' Issei thought as he cautiously looked up to see if there was any debris about to collapse onto him .
{ Partner , the falling rocks look large enough to stand on and jump from if you time it right } Draig remarked as he looked at the debris .
' Are you fucking crazy , one wrong leap and I'm done for ' Issei screamed in his thoughts .
{ Then maybe you should do what Zaleem said , as in being aware of your surroundings during a fight } Draig responded in a snarky tone .
Issei watched as Zaleem leapt from Pillar to Pillar , Using the falling debris to avoid the void below them , Launching himself from the falling rocks .
' You're right , We can do this ' Issei responded as he leapt from his refuge to a huge chunk of rock , sprinting across the falling platform before leaping to the safety of a pillar before it disappeared into the depths below .
' It worked , HAHA IT WORKED ' Issei thought triumphantly , Momentarily forgetting about the fight , Causing him to recieve a boot to the face as he was blown off of his pillar , through three large peices of debris and onto a rather large still standing pillar .
Coming to a stop , Issei came to his feet , watching Zaleem wall running in his direction .
Issei jumped to the side of the pillar as Zaleem landed where he previously stood before sprinting at Issei with his hand reared back .
' Hand to hand ... Shit ' Issei thought as he ducked under Zaleems strike , dodging to the right as small bits of debris crushed his last spot , Weaving to the right to avoid getting his right arm blown off by Zaleems second strike .
' Come on come on come on ' Issei thought desperately as he leapt up to avoid a kick to the legs by his opponent .
Seeing Issei midair , Zaleem twisted his body and backhanded Issei across the top of the pillar .
Issei slowly stood up as debris struck around him , Issei looked up and spied soon to fall peices of the ceiling .
Zaleem leapt at Issei yet again rearing his leg mid leap at Issei .
Thinking quickly Issei leapt up and swung down at Zaleems chest , Getting his first impact on his opponent as Zaleem smashed into the ground .
Issie came to a rest as he landed , watching as Zaleem slowly stood up before getting crushed by the falling debris that Issei spotted .
' I can't believe that worked ' Issei thought as he watched the rocks intently .
panicking as his senses flared , Issei leapt up as high as he could , Avoiding being split in two as Zaleem burst forward out of the pile of ruble .
" Well done Issei , Using your environment to your advantage , you're learning " Zaleem said as he looked up at Issei who had grabbed hold on a few stable peices of rock " This is enough for now , I have previous engagements to attent to " Zaleem said before the world twisted around the both of them , Making issei fall to the ground upside down .
" Go to the springs and rest , A friend of mine will help you with your hopeless magic once you are finished " Zaleem said as his tuxedo formed around him .
" Why can't you help me " Issei asked in curiosity .
" Apart from not using devil magic at all , I also have a meeting that is taking place soon " Zaleem said as a rift opened infront of him " And remember what I said , You even think about doing anything to lucy while I'm away , I'll kill you " Zaleem said as his peircing red eyes glared at Issei .
Issei gulped hard ass he nodded hard before turning and heading for his room to get ready to rest in the spar .
Watching Issei scamper off Zaleem sighed and stepped through the rift towards his destination .
KHAOS BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS
Stepping through the rift , Zaleem came to stand infront of the meeting room of the heads of the Khaos Brigade , Behind himself , Zaleem opened two more rifts as he waited for the occupants of the rifts .
" My King " Apophis said as he came to stand beside his master .
" Hello Apophis , I hope you're doing well " Zaleem said as small arms wrapped around his stomach " And you too , Ophis "
" Where have you been " Ophis asked as she clutched her chosen .
" I was training the failure , Don't worry , I'll take you back with me , As well as Apophis , I need you to teach the boy how to use magic " Zaleem said as he addressed both Ophis and Apophis .
" Okay " Ophis said before placing herself down on the ground and straightening her clothes .
" Verywell my King , I'll teach the boy " Apophis said with a nod before standing at Zaleems side and behind Ophis .
Without anymore to talk about Ophis opened the door to the meeting room as Zaleem and Apophis followed behind her .
" BUT KATEREA IS DEAD " A man named creuserey yelled from his spot at the table .
" And it is not much of a loss , we still have the other factions at full power " Rizevim responded as he looked at his co-leader .
" Ahh Lady Ophis , How good it is to see you well " Cao Cao said as he stood and bowed to Khaos brigades figurehead , Soon followed by the other leaders .
" You may all sit " Ophis said stoicly as she took her own seat , flanked by Apophis and Zaleem .
After taking their seats once more the leaders went back to their conversation .
" And that leads us to our next point , with the death of katerea at the hands of the faction leaders , We need to move our plans forward , We will begin strikes against the factions , the magician faction will strike against the grigori whist the satan faction will seize the youki queen in three weeks " Cao cao stated as he addressed each of the faction leaders .
" We will get it done " Euclid stated before standing and leaving to address his members .
" I believe that concludes our meeting for the moment , we will send through more orders once everything is in place " Cao cao stated before standing , mirrored by each of the other leaders as they started to leave by their own means .
' How annoying , a complete and utter waste of my time ' Zaleem thought as he opened a rift for Ophis and Apophis to step through with him after eveyone else had left .
ZALEEM'S DIMENSION
" HYOUDOU " Zaleem yelled as his voice carried across the estate , Making the building rock .
It took all of forty five seconds for a panicking Issei to appear as he sprinted down the corridors .
" I'm here , I'm here " Issei yelled as he fell to the ground heaving and gulping in large quantities of air .
" Prepare for our next lot of training , get into combat overalls and head to the arena " Zaleem stated as Issei rushed to fullfil his orders .
" Make yourself at home Apophis . Ophis I suspect you want to rest so Lucy will lead you to my quarters , I will be there later " Zaleem stated as he kissed Ophis on the forehead before leaving as a crack was heard during the closing of another rift .
TORVUS TECH CO
Zaleem stepped through the rift into the lobby of his company before making his way to the elevator .
' It appears vali team have made themselves at home in my office ' Zaleem thought as he looked up to his floor .
Waiting a few minutes until the ding announcing his arrival , Zaleem watched as the door to his office opened revealing vali team lounged out around his residence .
" It's good to see you're making yourselves comfortable " Zaleem announced as he stepped forwards through the doorframe .
At once his announcement brought the members of Vali team on edge , especially those who didn't know him .
Arthur stood protectively infront of le fay while bikou prepared to launch at zaleem to defend his comrads .
" Calm down , Don't strike him " Vali called out before anything bad could happen .
" Who is he vali " Bikou asked as he held his staff .
" Zaleeeeem " Came a sensual voice from down the hallway as everyone looked to the right of the office .
" Oh no " Zaleem mumbled as his face visibly darkened .
The owner of the voice soon came slinking down the hallway as she made her way into the room .
" I've missed you sweety , where have you been " Kuroka said as she strode towards him .
" Vali team , This is Zaleem , our new boss " Vali announced as everyone looked at him .
" Uhhh , Say that again , I don't think I heard you correctly " Bikou asked as he turned to Vali .
" As of this moment Vali team is under my command " Zaleem announced .
" Says who " Le fay said as her magic flared , arthur got into his fighting stance while bikou prepared once again to fight .
" Me " Zaleem said as he pointed his palm to the ground .
Near instantly the members of vali team felt gravity multiply as their bones creaked and they smashed into the ground , everyone except for vali and kuroka who could not feel the effects of his ability .
" What is this " Bikou asked as he barley managed to look up at the man infront of him .
Zaleem swiped his hand in a grabbing motion as he brought it up infront if himself .
The unknown force worked on vali team yet again as they were dragged from the floor and propelled to hover infront of Zaleem , each of them paralised and unable to move .
" Now this is what is going to happen , I'll induct your team into the foundry , you will all work directly under me . You will not question me or my orders , Understood " Zaleem said as he kept his ability active as he made the black energy of his visible to those around him , whisps of energy clinging and suspending the insects infront of him .
" Understood " Bikou choked out as he and the members of vali team felt their energy reserves depleting as the black energy clung to them .
" Good " Zaleem stated as he unclenched his fist , The energy dropping his new subjects as it slowly receded back into him .
" Now come along , I have to get back to training the failure " Zaleem stated as a rift opened at the centre of the floor .
Both Bikou and Arthur held their throats as the gasped for breath while Le fay was reduced to a shaking wreck , Each of them however stood up and followed Vali and Kuroka behind their new leader through the darkness of the rift .
ZALEEM'S DIMENSION , THE ARENA
" Where are we " Bikou asked as he coughed up sand after landing face first .
" Welcome to my home " Zaleem announced as everyone looked around , noting the starless night sky that stretched on forever and the huge arena they were in .
Kuroka looked around confused as he sensed constantly warned her about their surroundings .
Arthur and Le fay looked around in wander as they were drawn to the energy that swirled around them .
Bikou was drawn to the fact they were in an arena while Vali showed no signs of surprise or wander .
" What kind of place is this " Le Fay asked as she watched the energy flow around Zaleem naturally .
" This is my realm , Here I am god . Time passes as I please , Death is eliminated whenever I see fit . The land bends to my very whim " Zaleem stated as the ground shook as the arena expanded .
" DAMMIT , HOW COULD YOU GET HERE FASTER THAN ME , AND WHO ARE THEY " Came the shout of Issei as he entered the arena in a pant , Collapsing onto the ground in a heap .
" Well , You run like a retard for starters , Second I was only gone for a few moments and third they are my new subordinates and will be training with you " Zaleem announced as Issei came up to them .
" what , we don't need training " Bikou stated as he stood firmly .
" What did I say before we got here " Zaleem stated as he imploded into energy , appearing behind Bikou with his Nagamaki in hand ready to decapitate him .
" And apparently you do , Otherwise I wouldn't be able to so easily kill you " Zaleem stated as his blade disipated .
Bilou wisely stood down as Issei and Vali made eye contact .
" Now since we are all here instead of just the failure I am able to give the rundown , This is where I will train you beyond what you would usually be capable of without my interference , Being here will make you stronger , Faster and more adapt in magic . Inside this arena , You will almost never run out of magic as long as we are training due to whenever you run out they will refill , I designed it for nigh infinite training , you will develop far quicker than should be considered natural " Zaleem said as everyone tested a spell , feeling their energy reserves fill almost instantly .
" Also Le Fay , Any summon contracts will be rendered useless while you are here , since we are effectively shut off from reality " Zaleem notified the young girl .
" Now I'll be testing you all individually in a combat based exercise , Vali as the leader of Vali team will go first " Zaleem announced as he seperated himself from the group with a backwards leap .
" Albion , wanna see if we can get him to release those seals " Vali asked as he seperated himself from the group .
{ As much as I'm against it I am curious what he is like without them } Albion stated to Vali .
Vali got into his usual combat stance as his balance breaker activated around him , Covering him in his usual white draconic armor .
Zaleem stood on the far side of the arena as he removed his tuxedo , Leaving him in his combat suit as he brought his right hand infront if himself while his left palm faced the ground .
After a few moments vali launched himself at Zaleem , Bringing back his fist to strike Zaleem .
Zaleem saw no need to brace himself as he let the strike hit his jaw as a loud a cracking was heard .
Everyone watched as The gauntlet of Vali's armor shattered due to force of the strike .
Zaleem responded as his pointer finger twitched , The black energy exploding from his lower back , Gaining solid mass as it lunged towards Vali with a hand like form .
" What the fuck is that " Issei asked as he watched vali get swatted across the field due to his reaction time not being fast enough .
Vali righted himself mid air as he watched Zaleem lean forwards and surged towards him .
Vali used his wings to propel himself at his opponent , Swining his leg around as Zaleem raised his arm , Blocking the kick before backhanding Vali away .
" That is enough , I have a fair idea of what to do " Zaleem stated as he lowered himself to the ground .
" I can still go on " Vali stated before him Scale mail shattered around him .
" I said enough , Bikou you're next " Zaleem said as Bikou stepped forwards .
" alright lets do this " Bikou stated confidently as he brought his staff to bear .
Zaleem stretched his right hand out as his nagamaki formed .
Bikou charged forwards as he swung his staff around to strike Zaleem in the stomach .
Zaleem used the hilt of his blade to defend against the attack as he swung his arm around and caught a punch from bikou , Rag dolling the man as he was tossed across the field due to Zaleems strength .
Bikou brought his arms forward as he cast a fire based youjutsu spell at Zaleem .
Only to have the large firball rendered useless as it was consumed by an even larger wave of fire being produced by Zaleems mouth .
Zaleem struck his blade into the ground as he ran forwards , Creating a gash in the ground as sand was propelled into the air , Swinging his nagamaki forwards , The ground cracked and splintered before large chunks of earth were propelled at Bikou as the blade left the ground .
Bikou leapt up and over the chunks of earth as he tranformed into a gigantic ape .
" Impressive form " Zaleem stated emotionlessly as he leapt at Bikou , Grabbing the ape around the stomach as he suplexed the changed bikou .
" Rest now bikou , Arthur , You're up " Zaleem stated as he left the dust cloud that contained an unconscious bikou .
" Let's do this caliburn " Arthur stated as he brought his holy sword forwards , Calmimg his breath as he placed the sword infront of him .
In responce Zaleem brought his own blade forward to mirror Arthur , His arms changing as they became coated in his armor .
Without warning Arthur shot forward , The intensity of the holy aura of Caliburn intensifying exponentially . He swung his sword around as he blade connected with Zaleem's own .
" That is a very strong weapon Arthur , I'm impressed " Zaleem stated as the energies of their weapons clashed . Black and red clashed against white as sparks flew across the field , Sand flew as the collisions of their blades blasted shockwaves around , The onlookers hair blew as they stared in amazement at the speed of the combatants .
Arthur was forced to leap back to avoid a sudden decapitating blow as Zaleem's limbs moved at unprecedented speeds , The wind blasting sand away due to the force used .
As Arthur steadied himself mid air as he levitated , He swept his arm back as Holy energy started condensing in his weapon .
Zaleem copied this action as he faced the blade of his nagamaki to the floor , The weapon condesing and harvesting the energy of its master as it was coated in a black and red shroud .
They both simultaneously brought their weapons forwards as they released their pent up energies , The polar opposite waves of energy colliding and roaring as they fought for dominance .
It became painfully obvious who's attack was stronger as Arthur stopped flying as he avoided the collosal wave of energy that sweot through the sky , removing the top of the arena from existance .
" Your sportsmanship is top notch Arthur , However your abilities in magic are sorely lacking, we'll have to fix that " Zaleem stated as his weapon lost its solid form and retracted into his body just as Arthur stored caliburn in its own dimension .
" Thank you for the feedback " Arthur stated as he bowed and joined Vali and Bikou .
" Le Fay , I understand you are a migician , is that correct " Zakeem asked as looked at the blonde girl before him .
" Yes that is correct " She responded as she stood across from zaleem .
" Then blast everything you have at me , I'll analyse your abilities myself " Zaleem stated as he hardened his skin to prepare for the volley of magic .
" As you wish " Le Fay responded as various different magic circles appeared infront of her , Ranging from Lightning based attacks to black magic .
" Fire " Zaleem stated simply as he brought his arm forwards .
At once Le Fay launched every offensive spell she had at her disposal at her new employer .
The onlookers watched as The magic attacks impacted the area where Zaleem stood , Obscuring him from view as fire turned the area to glass , Water washing over the untouched areas and lightning electrocuting the water .
" You are a very capable magician Le Fay " Zaleem said as the attacks suddenly stopped hitting their target as they were consumed by the black energy leaking from Zaleem each attack disappearing into oblivion
" We'll work on increasing your output as well as you hand to hand combat abilities "
Zaleem didn't even have to announce Kuroka as he leapt to the side to avoid a senjutsu enhanced punch which shattered the ground .
" My turn " Kuroka stated as she sped from the cloud of sand .
The sand on which Zaleem landed on turned to mud as plants started growing in the ground to constrict his movement as kuroka used both senjutsu and youjutsu against her opponent .
Zaleem wrenched his leg from the ground as he broke his leg to rotate in a 360 degree circle , His foot collided with Kurokas stomach as she skidded across the sand away from Zaleem .
The plants and mud started to boil and melt as Zaleem rose his body temperature , The sand which surrounding him turning to liquid as he brought his arms up to defend against a lightning strike from Kuroka .
Leaping back as he lowered his body temperature to normal , Zaleem faced his arms to kuroka as energy swirled between them .
In responce Kuroka raised a shield infront of her as she used all of her magic to defend against the oncoming attack .
A low and ominous buzzing was heard as a beam of red energy was released from Zaleem's palms , blasting over the field as it impacted the shields of Kuroka .
Kuroka leapt to the right to avoid being turned to dust as her shields shattered after only a second of resistance .
" You're a very strong opponent Kuroka , You did well . However you are now unable to fight . We will work on strengthening what you already have " Zaleem stated as he turned to face Issei .
" I already know what you're capable of , We will have to work on just about everything with you Hyoudou " Zaleem said as Issei visibly sagged in relief before making a slightly offended face .
" Now I will show you my estate in which you will be residing for the forseeable future " Zaleem announced as the world shifted around them .
They all stood inside of Zaleem's throne room as lucy stood to the left of the throne while Apophis stood behind it to the right .
" Welcome to my home " Zaleem Said as Vali team marvelled at the room around them .
Issei's stomach grumbled as he laid eyes on the table full of food filled to the top with copious amounts of food ranging from steak to sushi to cooked pies .
" Yes Issei , you can eat " Zaleem said in a low tone as Issei surged forward , Sat at the table and dug in .
" It seems my assumption was correct, everyone is hungry " Lucy commented as she chose to sit at the table , followed by Apophis who sat at to the right of Zaleem's chair .
Vali team moved to random spots at the huge table as they grabbed food from the large feast infront of them .
Seeing the enormous amount of food infront of them , Zaleem sighed and opened four seperate rifts as he made his way to the table .
" what's goin on bossman " Mathews yelled as he landed facefirst from the rift , soon followed by Kanae and Tsuba .
The second rift revealed cleo and lucinda and sasha as well as Ava stepping from the third .
From the forth rift stepped the three fallen angels Kalawarner , Mittelt and Raynare .
" It seems that Lucy decided it was time for a family dinner " Zaleem motioned to the table to which the new occupants happily sat themselves down and filled their plates .
" Fuck yea FOOD " Mathews yelled as he dug into a chicken leg .
Zaleem sat himself at his seat , However he did not move to get anything to eat due to a small black comet rocketing into the room and launching at Zaleem .
" WHAT THE HELL " Bikou yelled as grabbed his plate to stop it from being propelled into the air .
" LADY OPHIS " Le Fay screamed as she saw the comet had been Ophis who had by now positioned herself ontop of Zaleems lap .
" Yes child " Ophis asked emotionlessly as she sat happily in her place , While Zaleem reached around her and filled his own plate .
Kuroka stared questionably at Zaleem as He ate , Small bits of food being stolen from his plate as Ophis picked at his food and anything he held in his hands . However she stopped staring once Ophis herself glared at her to which she refocussed on her own food .
" What a nice family meal " Lucy said happily from her spot at the table as she ate .
" I agree this is a nice change " Sasha commented as she cut up and ate her steak .
Zaleem watched as his family inducted Issei and Vali team into their ranks .
Issei had somehow revealed vali to be a closet pervert when they started bickering about boobs or ass being better to which Mathews had thown himself into their conversation .
Lucinda , cleo , mittelt and Le fay started discussing about clothing .
Bikou , kanae and tsuba had somehow developed a close knit relationship in the span of a minute of speaking while Ava conversed with Arthur .
Kuroka and sasha had started discussing something in hushed whispers before developing heated glares and continuing with their conversation .
Lucy and Apophis were naturally talking about Zaleem as they ate .
All the while Zaleem watched this , He looked down at his plate for his next chicken leg only to find it all gone and Ophis to have a small smile on her face with bits of food on her cheeks .
Chuckling to himself Zaleem reached to the table and refilled his plate while he pat Ophis head , A genuine smile making its way to his face .
' This is what I Fight for , For all of you . I will kill and die for all of you . You are my family , And nothing is going to take you away from me ' Zaleem thought as he watched his family mingle .
A flash drew Zaleem out of his thoughts as he spotted Lucy with a camera pointed at his face .
' How did she even acquire one of them ' Zaleem thought as he stared dumbfounded at his care giver .
" ZALEEM SMILED " Lucy shouted as she triumphantly held up the new photo .
" WHAT NO WAY , LET ME SEE " Ava yelled as she got up to see the photo , soon followed by everyone else due to Zaleem barely showing emotion .
" FUCK OFF IT'S MY PRECIOUS " Lucy screamed as she bolted from the table with youth Zaleem didn't know she had , She was followed by Ava and Sasha as they ran around the estate , All the while Zaleem sat chuckling in his chair .
" Now this ... This is nice " Zaleem staed as he sat .
