Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!
Clarent excalibur; Well, there might be some tension, we'll have to wait and see~
ShadowUzumaki55; Yeah, they had a small vacation after everything that had happened to them lately. It will be the eventual introduction to them yeah~ Haha, Rias seems to have the idea of expanding her peerage and making them stronger after seeing what was happening with Zenki and what not. Gabriel gave them the warning about it, wanting to make sure that the Exorcists weren't harmed, though she couldn't officially ask them. Hmmm, Asia just might if Xenovia was to bad mouth Zenki. Hehe, Yumi definitely wouldn't stand for it if it happened. Gabriel could be yeah.
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Silver crow; Thanks very much! Yeah, Irina and Xenovia are here now~ Kuroka truly is a naughty cat huh. Koneko's very determined. It would make Millicas the next heir yeah, but after that, it could be Rias and Zenki's future child. Yup, their children would be quite powerful, and Ingvild's would be as well. Well, I wont spoil it, but it could happen in this volume. Yeah, poor Rossweisse being offered up like that. But it was nice that they met~ It seems that she will be yeah~ Haha it seems that he's got a fair few offers come his way. Well you never know, they might join it pretty soon. She could turn him into her Rook yeah~ Yup, Gabriel asked Zenki to look out for them, though she couldn't do it officially, since Devils and Angels technically haven't made peace, she trusts in Zenki enough to make sure that everyone is alright. Irina and Xenovia, we'll be seeing what they'll be doing soon. Great ideas for both Black Clover, and One Piece. He could have it, or the mysterious Shinji has it and Bedeze just had the copy one. He probably would yeah. Yeah, I suppose in a sense it is. Xenovia and Irina will have some interesting interactions. Haha, maybe they could do something like that with the Heavens baths. I could see Azazel doing that. He could have a hand in it yeah~ Like the nicknames. Rossweisse probably would look stuff up about him yeah. They'll be revealed what familiars they have. Yeah, Benitsubasa and Haihane are among some of my favourites, they're threatening yet they're very funny at the same time, Karasuba of course is an interesting look into the mind of a Sekirei that doesn't want love, just destruction, and only cares about that, along with Yume and beating her among other things. Depending on what story, she'd either be winged close to the beginning, or in the middle somewhere. Chiho would be, but the Oc wouldn't take Higa's crap once finding out about him. Maybe they could yeah, it would be interesting if they did. It would be something interesting, lets just say that~ They'd be pretty interesting Sekirei to have, if Minato's in it, he'd probably have Musubi and Tsukiumi. Yeah, he'd probably be joyful around Miya, even with her hanya mask. Thanks for the votes! Yeah, female Shiina could be the Oc's Sekirei, if that was the case, then I'd probably have Mutsu be winged by Yukari, he did always want a female Ashikabi after all~
Skull Flame; Haha, it surely is~ It seems that she did, if she was being serious or not...we'll see~ If they tried to go after Asia, then Zenki would stop them before they could even try to do anything to her.
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Guest 1; Erm, the only one I could think of is Lavinia maybe.
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Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it's time to start the chapter!
The exciting tournament!
Returning back from the club late at night, Zenki began explaining what happened with Gabriel and what could happen with the Fallen Angels, with the Devils, and with the Exorcists coming to his peerage, and to Rias' as well, knowing that they'd have to be informed about the situation at hand.
Mostly, it seemed to be alright.
But, Zenki could see that Yumi looked agitated.
She wasn't thrilled about this situation at all.
"First of all, Asia. How do you feel about Exorcist's coming to this town?"
Rias asked with some concern, knowing of her past.
"Yes...I know it might be difficult, but I...I know that with everyone around me, that I'll be okay."
Zenki placed a hand on top of her head, gently stroking the woman's hair.
"We all will be beside you."
"Still, I'm shocked that an Angel came to tell you this." Arthur interrupted. "You are more connected than I had known. Le Fay, you're slacking on your information about Zenki-san."
Le Fay pouted as Arthur lightly teased.
"I-I knew that he had connections to Heaven! It just isn't a well known thing! The most people know is that he and Gabriel-sama are on the same show as Serafall-sama. And also, that Serafall-sama hates Gabriel-sama for...well, that's not known. Zenki-sama, why does she not like Gabriel-sama anyway?"
Zenki placed a hand on his forehead, sighing deeply.
"I have absolutely no idea why she doesn't like her. She changes the reasons often."
Le Fay cocked her head curiously, while Ravel continued.
"I think just because she and Gabriel-sama have more similarities than even Serafall-sama would care to admit. Maybe that's the reason. But either way, Gabriel-sama entrusted us to take action, or rather, make sure that the balance between Church and the Devils isn't disrupted."
Vali, hearing what she did, looked slightly amused.
"So, Kokabiel's collecting Excalibur's, is he? Do we know for what purpose?"
Vali added Zenki nodding.
"Leading theory is Kokabiel yeah, and because it's Kokabiel, I contacted Azazel-san and he also believes that it could be Kokabiel. From what information I could gather, it seems that Kokabiel wasn't satisfied with how the war was put on hold basically, and now we're in a state that could be called carefully observing one another without taking action. He's also dissatisfied that Azazel-san is friends with Devils, so he's probably planning to begin the war again somehow. Though, information on how he's going to do this is unknown. He can't pin the theft of the Excalibur blades onto Devils, the Heaven's already have evidence that Fallen Angel auras were around when they were stolen."
"So, he's intending to start a war. The most logical way is to kill someone that's important. But Kokabiel is weak...rather, he's weak compared to the upper tiers of the Underworld, Heaven and even the Fallen Angels themselves. So more than likely, he'd go after people he believe would cause a big enough impact to the factions while having the most likely chances to succeed. So, I'd say someone closely related to the Maou."
"Basically, Rias-sama, Sona-sama and Zenki-sama, is what you're saying, right Vali-sama?"
Vali nodded at Ravel, as Zenki continued.
"It's a possibility and we have to remain careful. I've already informed Sona-san of this so she knows to remain vigilant. But, while Heaven explained to me that the Exorcists were coming, they also wish for us to not, directly involve ourselves with them. Basically, it's a need to know basis, and according to Gabriel-san, they don't need to know that we had that kind of conversation."
Rias stroked her chin.
"I see, so we stay out of their way?"
"Approaching them shouldn't be a priority of ours. If they happen to approach us, then we'll have to listen to them, and see what their reasons are. If they ask for anything, if it is within reason of course. We still have to think about our own faction as well as there own. Still, if Kokabiel proves too much for them, we should step in and make sure they don't die, Gabriel-san doesn't want them to die, so I'd like to honour that request if we can."
Yumi's hand tightened more and more.
"I see...even then, I don't think it should be that difficult. We've got you, and Vali here. I doubt two Exorcist's can handle the pair of you."
Rias said with pride in her fiancée and his Queen.
Zenki lightly smiled.
"Even then, we can't underestimate them. They don't know about the connections between us and the Heaven's. It would be against their teachings after all. Though Heaven does seem a bit more relaxed about having Devil friends than the Church would be, which is understandable..." As he spoke, he saw that Yumi looked uncomfortable. "Yumi-chan, tell me, what's on your mind."
"...You mentioned Excalibur being here."
"I don't know if Excalibur is here or not. All I know is that it is in Japan. But Yumi-chan, I know your past with them, and this can't be an easy thing for you. But, we also can't cause problems with the Church either. If we don't play it exactly right, then we'd be the straw that broke the camels back so to speak. We'd potentially start a war with the Church, and by extension Heaven if we act without thinking. Trust me, I'm not so fond about Excalibur being in the hands of a madman like Kokabiel either. Especially since we currently don't know the location of Excalibur Ruler. If he has that...then things could become even more dangerous."
Arthur stayed silent, but Le Fay saw that he seemed to be deep in thought about something.
Isane, who wasn't sure exactly was going on, raised her hand.
"Erm...Excalibur Ruler? Are there more than one Excalibur? You're speaking as if there are..."
"It used to be one blade." Zenki began, informing her, and others in the room that might not be aware. "However, many years ago, it was shattered, and the powers divided into seven. Using alchemy, it created seven blades, each with a unique ability. So far, it seems that a few of the swords of Excalibur have been stolen. The current ones that are coming to this town are called Excalibur's Mimic, and Destruction."
"Destruction is...but, mimic could mean a number of things…"
Zenki could get that.
So, he began to explain the best that he could.
"Basically, it can take any shape the user desires, a weapon, a ribbon, anything in the users imagination it can take that form. However, while they are fragments of the True Excalibur, they still have the power of a Holy Sword, and can be lethal to Devils if they get cut by it. So remain vigilant if you happen to come across one of those blades."
"E-Even just a single fragment Zenki-kun?"
Isane said nervously, Zenki confirmed it with a nod of his head.
"Yes, even a single fragment is just as strong as most Holy Swords out there that aren't legendary. I'd say that it's more effective than an average blade of light. I'm sure you remember them Isane-san. Like with that Freed character."
"Freed...yeah, I remember him. Raynare, and the gang..."
Isane seemed to be deep in thought.
Zenki nodded strongly, continuing his conversation.
"Right. But, if we stay out of their way, they should stay out of ours."
"But, we're not staying silent, are we nyaaa? This is a serious situation after all."
Kuroka put her thoughts across, as Zenki furrowed his eyebrows.
"It's going to be tricky, but I'd like to not stay silent if he happens to come to this town. Gabriel-san didn't know the exact location of Kokabiel. All she knew was that he was in Japan, and if he happens to show his face here, then Koneko-chan, Kuroka-san, I'm sure you'll pick him up. Still, we'll all be on alert, until this incident is resolved."
"...Yes Senpai, leave it to us."
Koneko spoke with a convicting look.
Kuroka rolled on her floor, playing with her tails.
"Nyaaa, that guys gonna be dust if he tries anything~"
"Yeah, he'd have to be a fool to try and approach us. Zenki or I could wipe the floor with him easily enough. With or without Excalibur."
Vali confidently said it, while Zenki clapped his hands together.
"Either way, this was just to warn you guys. I honestly don't know if Kokabiel is going to appear here or not. If he does, I'd like for us to be prepared. We can't be caught in surprise if he shows up unexpectedly. I think that's why Gabriel-san told me about what's currently happening. In her own way, she cares about what happens to us."
"Then lets remain vigilant."
Rias finalized, Zenki nodding.
But he could see the look on Yumi's face.
She seemed dissatisfied, a look he knew all too well.
Ravel also noticed it, glancing at Zenki who acknowledged what she was thinking about.
"Anyway, Zenki-sama. We have that thing, don't we?"
"Aah yes." Zenki turned to Rias. "Rias, you know I care about you and will always be there for you. But, my club is going to have to destroy yours."
Rias smirked confidently.
"If this is the dodge ball tournament then be prepared to be blown into the dust my darling Zenki."
Akeno placed a hand to her mouth, letting out a cute giggle.
"Fufu, it's a battle of fiancée's, lets see who gets to win and who gets to lose~ Perhaps there should be a bet~?"
"A bet huh...that does sound appealing Akeno." Rias coughed into her hand. "Then, if our team wins, Zenki. You're going to have to...hmmm, we're going to go on a date, just the two of us."
"That doesn't benefit us!"
Isane complained, Rias lightly smiled.
"Then go on a date with each of us."
Isane thrust her hand to the sky.
"Yeah, that's better! We could go and kiss while I fondle his penis!"
"Fufu, going on a solo date with Zenki-kun, that does make me feel warm inside of my chest~"
As Isane and Akeno were agreeing, Zenki noticed that Yumi had exited the room. Zenki felt worry come over him for the young girl.
He didn't want anything bad to happen to her.
"Then, if we win, you girls can't sleep in bed with Zenki for three nights."
"That's not fair Vali!"
Isane snapped, but Vali huffed.
"How is it not fair? It seems fine to me. If he has to sacrifice himself by going on a date with you girls individually, then we should get something equally amazing. For me personally, not to be hit in the face by red head each morning would be best."
"Totally agree nyaaa~ Just the Zenki-chan peerage in the bed~"
Kuroka added with a cute little smile.
Zenki gave bemused looks to his peerage members, then towards Rias and her own.
"How about, if we win, you girls have to...hmmm, maybe do something for each of my peerage members….maybe that would be best..."
Akeno, seeing the opportunity, moved closer, running a finger up and down Zenki's clothed chest alluringly.
"Fufufu, I wonder what we could do Zenki-kun~? Maybe I could give you a private..." She placed a finger in her mouth, and ran her hot tongue across it. "...session with my mouth~?"
Zenki lightly blushed while Rias scowled.
"Akeno, you're not attempting to steal my fiancée away from me, are you?"
"It's all apart of being a mistress Rias, you have to cheat on the main wife behind her back. Or, to her face, whichever is fine with me."
As they spoke, Zenki couldn't contain his smile and in the end, just laughed together with the others, all the while thinking about his Knight, and what she must be feeling right now, if there was anything that he could do for her.
Ten minutes after the meeting, Zenki went to go and find Yumi, to make sure that she was okay. He wanted to give her space, but also let her know that he was there for her, and that he'd help her with anything that she'd need.
When reaching her room, he knocked on the door, and waited for a reply.
[Zenki-kun, is that you?]
"Yeah, I came to make sure that you're okay. Can I come in?"
A few moments pause happened, before being accepted into the room, when the door opened.
When the door did open, Zenki saw that she had a mixture of anger and sadness on her face.
Being the caring King that he was, he wanted to dispel that from her face, so he moved closer, his arms snaking around her frame. Resting one hand on her lower back, his other hand gently went through her hair, attempting to comfort him the best that he could do.
He watched as her head sunk into his chest, beginning to let out the emotions that she felt deep inside of her. The worry, the sadness, the heart ache and heart break that was running through her mind.
"If it was up to me, I'd try my best to make sure that Excalibur was brought before us, and we'd...well, you know. But Yumi-chan, you have to remember that even though these Exorcists are...wielding the Excalibur's, they don't know about what happened to you, and your comrades. All they know is what the Church tells them, and I doubt they'd be privy to information like that."
"...I know you're right. My head says as much. But my heart...it aches Zenki-kun. I keep thinking about it...what if you hadn't come that day...it would be all of us gone, forgotten by the world. And that angers me...the man that's responsible for this...he laughed Zenki-kun. When we were dying, he was laughing at our pain."
Zenki could feel the pain through her words. It was clear what she had been through still stayed with her. From losing some of her comrades, losing her life. While she was happy as a Devil, how she became one thanks to the man responsible for the termination of the others was something that played in her mind again and again.
Zenki continued to comfort her, stroking her back gently.
"I know my Yumi-chan, I know. But remember that he didn't win that day. He lost and when he comes out of hiding, he'll face justice. I'll make sure of it. But you have to keep those emotions of yours in check. I know I'm being unfair to ask this of you. But as the son of the Maou, I have to make sure that the sides glaring at each other don't wage a new war. If we did, then we'd not be any better than Kokabiel, and who took control over that awful experiments for Excalibur. We have to be better than those people. I'm not asking you to forget what happened, I'd never ask that. What I am asking is that you believe in me. I'll bring you what you desire, just give me sometime."
Yumi knew what Zenki was saying.
His words carried to her ears, and filled her with an unsure feeling.
But, she did believe in Zenki.
Even if she couldn't believe in her own emotions right now.
"Okay Zenki-kun, I'll believe in you."
"Thank you, my adorable Yumi-chan. I love you, Yumi-chan."
"I love you too, Zenki-kun. I always will."
The pair smiled at one another, and ended up placing their lips against one another's, sinking deeper into their love, and desire. Feeling the warmth, the passion, the immense feelings that happened to be passing between them.
Though Yumi wasn't sure what the future would bring, she did know that Zenki was going to do what he needed to do to make sure that whatever was to happen, that justice of some kind was going to come about from this.
After spending sometime with Yumi, she eventually fell asleep in his arms. With her body curled against his, he didn't have any heart to move her, knowing that she needed him beside her right now.
However, the door then received a knock.
[Zenki-san, is this a good time?]
He heard Arthur's voice.
Zenki covered up a naked Yumi, and also his own naked body with the sheets.
"Yes, please come inside."
The door opened, and revealed Arthur stepping inside.
"What you were talking about before, about Excalibur Ruler. My Otou-san received some information about it a number of years ago."
"S-Seriously?"
Zenki was surprised to hear that.
But, he also thought that because it was the Pendragon family, it would make sense for them to gather information about it.
"Yes, however it's been encrypted in ways that we couldn't understand, and we never could crack the code. So we never found out the location of Excalibur Ruler. I was thinking about it...and seeing the reactions of your Knight, that perhaps you'd be able to crack the code."
"I could give it a go. That would be great to have. But, is it alright if you speak to your Otou-sama about it? Considering how you, and he left off?"
"I must admit that it might be difficult. But, I wouldn't mind trying at least."
"If I can help anyway, then please let me know."
"Of course. It will take a few days I expect for my Otou-sama to reply to me." Arthur bowed, and walked towards the door. "Zenki-san, there's been a question burning inside of my mind lately, and I'd like to ask you."
"Sure, what's that?"
Zenki had to admit that he was curious.
Arthur cleared his throat.
"Le Fay, she really does like it here. Could you use someone like Le Fay on your peerage?"
"Of course I could."
He replied honestly and quickly.
He could see her being a very good member of his group.
Though he wondered why Arthur was asking about it.
"I see...then, if Le Fay ever asked to join, you'd accept her?"
"I would yes. But, would it be alright with you if she became a Devil?"
"I'd be happy if she was happy. If she joined your peerage, then if she was happy...I'd accept it without hesitation."
"I see...then, if she asks, I'd accept her immediately. I do find Le Fay-san to be pretty adorable~"
"Heeh...yes, I'm sure that she'd fit in."
"So would you, Arthur-san."
Arthur paused for a few moments.
Drinking in what he said, Arthur breathed out, and uttered "Good night." before walking out of the room.
Zenki mused about Arthur, before seeing Yumi groan in her sleep, so he hugged onto her, to comfort her as she slept.
Isane didn't know how it happened.
She wasn't expecting it.
But, it seemed that for some reason, the entire Occult Research Club and Zenki's peerage had turned up at her home. Even Vali was there, though she mostly seemed bored while looking through the different things in the Hyoudou Household.
"So, this is my rivals home...it doesn't seem anything impressive."
"Vali-chan, don't be mean." Zenki lightly scolded, as she smirked. "I like Isane-san's house, it's full of warmth and rich with life. I think it suits Isane-san well. Especially the fact that there are lots of references to her pervy nature over there~"
Isane did a spit take.
"W-What?! What do you mean Zenki-kun?!"
Koneko walked over to the computer, pointing at the obvious H games of Isane's that she happened to leave out.
"Bishounen Boys Simulator." Isane paled, as Koneko pulled another one out. "How to date great Bishounen Boys." Isane became frustrated as Koneko pulled another one out. "...Oh, this is from the Underworld's Hottest Devils...Senpai, why are you on the front cover?"
Zenki raised an eyebrow.
"I am?"
Koneko nodded.
"Look, it's got you, and some other familiar faces."
Zenki peered at the cover, seeing him, and Sairaorg, along with some other male Devils.
"I don't remember doing this. At least, the image for this game is something I do recognize, but why is it..."
Ravel bit her lower lip, and grimaced.
"...Erm, Zenki-sama. Remember, this was for that charity in the Underworld. You promised they could use your likeness if they donated to good causes. That image looks like one from...July I believe, for when you're at the beach on Summer...Summer Zenki-sama is great... that image though, it's for that rather...raunchy calendar..."
"It's funny that you memorized the exact month that image specifically is from. As if you've got each image saved to your hard drive inside your mind or something nyaa~"
Kuroka snickered out, Ravel huffed.
"B-Because I am his personal assistant! I have to remember everything!"
"I like Santa Zenki myself, that's really sexy~"
Rias grinned as she said it, drawing the ire of some others.
Zenki though placed a finger to his chin in thought.
"That was for a calendar though. Was it also for a game?"
"Apparently so...maybe we should just play it...you know, to see how to win Zenki-sama as a love interest..." As Ravel was suggesting it, Akeno had grabbed the game and popped it in. "A-Akeno-sama!"
"Ara ara, I'll see if I can snag me a Zenki-kun~"
"I always go the Zenki route myself~ It's so fun, it's like even captured his way of speaking and everything! It's like dating the real Zenki-kun!"
Isane cheered, Zenki placed a hand to his forehead and sighed.
"Honestly..."
"Well, it keeps them entertained, and that's good enough for me."
Rias smiled out, as Asia hugged Zenki's arm.
"Zenki-san, we don't have to play the game to...erm, snag you, do we?"
"No, you've already got me~"
"Aah, then I'm very happy Zenki-san!"
Zenki chortled as Isane's Mother came back into the room, with some tea and refreshments, being assisted by Le Fay and Arthur. Arthur presented the tea to Rias like a butler would do, something she smiled at.
"Thank you, Arthur. But you don't have to be this serious."
"I was hired to take care of your needs. I do not mind bringing in tea like this for you."
"You're a dear, thank you."
Rias offered a kind smile, as Le Fay sat down next to Zenki.
"Zenki-sama, though this house isn't filled with magic or anything, I can certainly feel a lot of aura gathered in this place. Perhaps it is because it is the home of Isane Hyoudou-sama. Still, it does feel good to be here. But, I am unsure of why we're here…."
Le Fay seemed unsure, so Zenki informed her quickly.
"Actually, the original plan was to have this at our home. But, Ravel-chan and I had decided that while Rias' clubroom is getting cleaned, that we'd have the house renovated at the same time to accommodate you and your Onii-sama."
"I see..."
"It should be done by the time we get back."
As he said it, Isane's Mother came closer.
"Here, your tea."
"Ooh, Isane-sans Okaa-san, you're so kind. And also, thank you for accommodating us. I know there's a good number of us, your hospitality knows no bounds."
"No, no. I don't mind at all. But while you're here, I've got something's to show you."
Zenki raised an eyebrow as the Mother went to the back of the room, fished out some books.
She then came back, and presented them to the group.
"I said that if Isane ever got a boyfriend, I'd show these to tease her a bit~"
"Kaa-chan! You shouldn't want to tease me!"
Isane complained as her Mother giggled sweetly.
Zenki saw 'Isane's Early Years' and became intrigued, going towards it, opening it up, and saw a number of Isane's baby pictures. Seeing her on the first day of school, among other things.
"Awww, you look so cute Isane-san~"
"W-Wait, Zenki-kun! Don't look at them!"
"Fueee, I do agree Ise, you were cute as a little girl. This must be before the perverseness, yes?"
Rias posed, Ise's Mother lightly snickered.
"The reason she's so pervy is because she was introduced to the concept of cute boys from a young age. She was enamoured with cute boys, and eventually, it grew to what you see now. Her perverseness knows no bounds."
"Still, that's apart of her charms, I think she's really adorable with her ways~"
Zenki sang out, drawing tears out of Isane's eyes.
"Z-Zenki-kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun~!"
She bellowed out, drawing a curious look from Zenki himself.
But as they looked through the images, Zenki came across one that caught his attention.
Seeing a picture of Isane, with a young tomboyish looking girl with brown hair.
Asia also saw it, looking behind the girls.
"Zenki-san, that is..."
"Yes, it's one of those blades."
"Is it a legendary one?"
Ravel answered Kuroka after taking a good look at it.
"I doubt it. But, it is very familiar all the same. The sword seems to be a strong Holy Sword by design and the way it is set as well...but, still. To think that a Holy Sword did exist in this town those years ago."
Isane walked over, peering over Zenki's shoulder.
"Oh, it's him."
"Him?"
Zenki questioned, Isane nodded.
"Yeah, that guy. I used to know him, but he moved away ages ago to...erm, England I believe~"
"...But, that's a girl."
Isane laughed off what Zenki said.
"My cute Zenki-kun, that is a boy~"
"No, it's a girl."
Zenki spoke, and Rias added.
"Yes, you can tell by her facial structure, even at that age, she has more feminine features than masculine. Though it isn't out the realms of impossibility that we were mistaken."
"Yeah! You are! He's a guy! Though we haven't spoken for years...I wonder how he is..."
Zenki wasn't convinced, he was more bemused than anything else.
He did wonder if Isane had mistaken the girl for a boy, and if they met, how funny that would be.
But more than that, he wondered more about this Holy Sword, and what truly was going on within the town of Kuoh.
His eyes went to Yumi, who kept quiet in the corner, more worry for her came over him.
Returning home that night from Isane's home, Zenki laid in his large bath, allowing the warmth of the water to circulate around him. The warmth filled him with a certain type of happiness, allowing him to feel calmer than before.
However, he was soon joined by Le Fay.
Le Fay looked shy as she quietly entered the water.
"Aah Le Fay-san, is something on your mind?"
"Erm, n-no...though I just wished to see Zenki-sama, about many things..."
"Oh, you did? What did you want to talk about?"
Le Fay flushed as she overlooked Zenki's body. Taking in his built up body, his arms, and his thighs, his flat stomach and his overall appearance. She didn't even think about the nakedness of his form until this moment.
Her face turned even more red, as she glanced towards the right, trying to hide her shyness.
"Y-Yes! I-I just wanted to see...say! To say! That Zenki-sama's hospitality is huge!" Le Fay gasped as she said it, her eyes going towards his crotch briefly, before quivering in the water. "I-I mean big! Ooh no, that's not good either! I-It's enormous! Ooh no, I didn't mean that either! I-It's...ooh...e-erm...ooh….uuu..."
Zenki, seeing the girls nervousness, placed a hand on top of her head.
"It's alright Le Fay-san."
"Y-Yes! I'm...j-just so nervous...b-but, I wanted to express my gratitude for allowing us to stay here..."
"No, please don't be worried about that. Everyone's happy that you're here~"
Le Fay smiled, gaining some confidence to look towards him fully.
But when seeing his upper body, her flushing face came back with more shades appearing.
"Z-Zenki-sama...m-maybe I shouldn't have come during your bath! I've ruined your private bath!"
"No, it's completely fine. Living in this house, I'm able to relax with or without women in the bath with me."
"I-I see, so Zenki-sama has mastered that kind of form as well...being able to handle women...I'm sure the fanclub would be excited to hear about this Zenki-sama!" Le Fay jumped up, but her towel came down, revealing some of her cleavage, her face turning immediately embarrassed while Zenki turned his neck to protect her modesty. "Z-Zenki-sama! Y-You saw my chest!"
"N-No, I looked away..."
"Oh...Zenki-sama, you could have, if you had wanted to see my b-breasts..."
Hearing her boldness, Zenki turned back to see that Le Fay hadn't pulled up her towel, revealing her breasts. While she wasn't endowed like Rias or Akeno, she had a chest that was bigger than Koneko's.
"Le Fay-san..."
"P-Please! I don't mind at all Zenki-sama! Please look!"
"O-Okay, if that's what you want."
"Yes, I'd like Zenki-san to see my boobs!"
Zenki couldn't deny her enthusiasm at least.
His eyes drifted down to her chest, seeing the curve of them, the way that her nipples were erect, the soft looking nature of them.
He also saw that she looked shy about him doing this, so he placed a hand on her head once more.
"Le Fay-san, you don't have to do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, you know?"
"Y-Yes...but, I also...I really want Zenki-sama to...to look at them too...t-to feel them...e-even if they're not as big as others...I thought that since Koneko-sama is also in Zenki-sama's harem, then even my breasts would be..."
"You want me to touch your breasts then?"
"Yes...I'd like Zenki-sama to touch them."
Wanting to please her, his hand began cupping her chest.
Looking into her eyes, she gave no resistance, and seemed eager for it to continue, so he did. As his fingers slowly wrapped around her small breast, Le Fay's face burned brighter red, her eyes became hazy with desire, and pleasure that was erupting through her entire being.
"Aah Zenki-sama...my breast...my breast is being touched by Zenki-sama..."
His hand completely enveloped her breast. Because of the size, his hand was able to wrap all the way around it. Her pink nipple poked through his fingers, Le Fay's blush grew with each passing moment.
But, she looked happy about it.
As if she had been desiring it for a long time now.
"Zenki-sama...y-you can play with my breast...if you like..."
Seeing her invitation, his hand slowly rotated her right breast. Le Fay bit her lower lip, suppressing a moan as she fell forward. Landing against his chest, her deep blush remained while Zenki's hand massaged her breast.
Happiness and warmth spread within her, a smile creeping into her face as she looked up.
Seeing his eyes looking down at her, seeing the ocean of his eyes drawing her in, she felt content with him embracing her, holding her, and loving her as well.
"Zenki-sama...aah...i-it feels so good Zenki-sama..."
Zenki brushed a lock of her hair out of her eyes, revealing more of her cute eyes to him.
"You are adorable Le Fay-san."
"Zenki-sama...it's been my dream...ever since I heard about you...your achievements...to get to know you...and now, I even get to be touched by my idol...this is a dream that's come true, I don't want to ever have affection like this other than from Zenki-sama."
"Le Fay-san, I didn't know you felt so...so like that."
Le Fay gushed at the eyes before her.
The inviting invitation he extended to her.
So much so that she ended up crawling onto his lap, perching upwards, and then her face burned with her arousal, feeling from Zenki's crotch his own kind of excitement, which made her all the more happy that she could do something like that.
"...Damn loli going behind my back."
Zenki and Le Fay stiffened.
Their eyes went towards the edge of the large bath, seeing a fully naked Koneko moving to the water.
"...Koneko-sama, this isn't what it looks like...please calm down..."
Le Fay panicked, seeing the eyes of coldness from Koneko.
She moved forward, sitting down on the other side of Zenki's lap, taking his hand and firmly placed it on her chest.
"I'm Head Loli Le Fay-san."
"Y-Yes..."
Le Fay agreed, she didn't want to anger Koneko.
"...But, you can also enjoy Zenki-senpai. So, lets enjoy him together."
"O-Okay!"
With two loli's on his lap, Zenki's hands worked over their breasts for a good while, the two girls enjoying their time together with Zenki, and became a little closer with him.
The night before the ball tournament was going to be happening, Zenki continued his work on the freeing of the kids from the barrier of Tosca.
Now more than ever, Zenki thought it would make things better with Yumi if everyone was freed.
In fact, he was speaking with Tosca at that moment through a communications device, while his eyes stared on at the barrier space before him.
[So...she's really upset then...]
Tosca sounded sad, so Zenki tried to comfort her.
"Yes, it's because Excalibur has popped back into her life. Though she does have you guys, she's been emotionally and psychologically damaged by what happened to you all. I am hoping that with the freeing of you, and the last kids, that she'd be able to have a happier existence than she does now, that you'd all be able to help her out."
[I hope so too. But, still. I'm glad that she has you, Zenki-san.]
"Heeeh, I hope that's enough for her."
Zenki truly did wish that.
He didn't want his Knight to go astray for what happened.
If he could, he'd annihilate Excalibur himself to give her peace of mind.
But he also had to think about what could happen with the factions.
Sometimes, he truly wish that he didn't have to worry about those things.
[I'm sure that it will be. She really loves you, she tells me all the time that she wants to marry you.]
"Is that so…? My cute Yumi-chan, keeping such things from me."
[So, are we really going to be free soon?]
"Yes, it shouldn't be that long. I'm sure that we'll be able to free you. You'll have to start thinking about what you're going to do afterwards."
[Ooh, I don't know. I've been here for a while now, so I'm not sure what to think...but, even then, I am sure that we can do something...if we could go to a beach, it would be nice. Then maybe, we could do some other stuff…]
"Haha, when you get free, we'll all do whatever it is that you want."
[Thank you, Zenki-san. You've given me much happiness during all of these times.]
"No, thank you for being so brave and strong to stay inside that barrier for so long."
He heard a light giggling coming from the girl.
But then the door opened, revealing Kuroka.
Zenki quickly said his goodbyes to Tosca, and then turned to Kuroka.
"Are they here?"
He guessed by the look on her face.
"Zenki-chan, they've arrived in town just now. Sensed two holy auras myself, no mistaken that it is them."
"I see, seems that we've got to prepare even more..."
Kuroka nodded slowly.
"They've kept away from us though from the feeling of it. Are we going to do anything Zenki-chan?"
Zenki shook his head.
"Lets keep our distance for now. If they approach us, then we'll have to respond. But, we should do our best to avoid them. If Kokabiel shows up, then we'll have to make sure those girls are safe."
"Still...what about Yumi-chan? She wont be happy that they're arrived Zenki-kun. I'm worried about her nyaaa."
It was rare to see Kuroka like this.
So he brought her close, allowing her to sit on his lap, and hugged him around his neck.
"Don't worry, I wont allow Yumi-chan to suffer. Even if I have to do...lets just say, Kokabiel better pray that he doesn't come here."
Kuroka began to blush when Zenki became serious.
"Zenki-kun, you really do know how to make me feel aroused~"
"I-Is that so?"
Kuroka nodded, and licked his neck in a seductive manner, showcasing her desire to stand beside Zenki no matter what.
"That's right nyaa. The compassion and love that you have for us peerage members is the best, I can't help but feel happy to know that you're here beside us. Plus seeing Zenki-chan's manly sides like this just brings more happiness within me~ Whatever happens now, I'm sure that it's going to be the best nyaaa~ We'll work through it, together~"
"Yes, I'm sure that we will."
Zenki assured her, as she cuddled against him.
It was reassuring that he had his peerage beside him, that would be with him no matter what was to happen.
He just hoped that he could do something for his Knight, and help out Tosca to come back and live together with Yumi normally.
The day of the tournament had arrived. Zenki and the others were decked out in their school gym clothes. Everyone was determined. Even Vali seemed determined. Though Zenki could see that Yumi didn't have her head fully in the game, it seemed that the thoughts of the Exorcist's rattled around inside of her mind.
"Phew, it seems that we've made it." Zenki happily said as they walked onto the field. "Alright everyone, even though this is just a bunch of sports game, our pride as Astaroth and Beelzebub is on the line! Lets strike down the opposition, and win this fight!"
[Yeah! Lets win!]
Besides Yumi, everyone was pumped up.
Kuroka showed a warriors spirit as she spoke.
"Fueee, I wonder what Rias-chan is going to do nyaaa? She can't win against the super power that is us~"
Ravel folded her arms under her bust.
"Honestly, I don't know what Rias-sama is going to do. Though I am sure she has something up her sleeve. She seems to be excited for our match. Though I wonder where Le Fay-san and Arthur-sama are?"
"They disappeared this morning, I bet that damn Gremory has promised them something for helping during this fight."
Vali said it seriously, with Zenki showing a grin.
"Even if she does add them, we still wont back down from them. Come hell or high water, we'll overcome adversity!"
"Fufufufu, when Zenki-kun gets this serious, it makes me feel hot between my breasts~"
Kuroka meowed out, Koneko surprisingly agreeing as she hugged him around his waist.
"...Senpai, I feel good inside of my breasts too...because Senpai's serious side is arousing."
"Aah, my cute neko girls~ I'll be counting on you~"
The girls meowed in unison when he stroked their cat ears.
"If we win, lets all do things together Zenki-san!"
Asia cheered, surprising everyone in the area.
"I'm shocked to hear that from you."
Ravel truthfully said, Asia rubbed the back of her head sheepishly.
"I just have a good feeling, that this is going to be a good day."
Zenki agreed with her.
"Aah yes~ So, our match is towards the end..."
"But first Zenki-sama, you have that match."
Zenki nodded at Ravel, and thrust his hand to the sky.
"Lets do this!"
[Yeah! Astaroth Beelzebub will win!]
Zenki was glad that they could act like normal teenagers once in a while.
Being able to relax, and enjoy what was happening before them.
A small time later, Zenki walked onto the tennis court, wearing a boys version of the tennis uniform. Wearing white shorts that clung to him, and a shirt that was pure white.
Isane foamed at the mouth when she, and the other Gremory peerage arrived, with Zenki's group already being there. Rias drunk in the form of Zenki wearing such an outfit, and murmured "Damn, that's good~" to herself, catching the attention of Akeno.
"Ara ara Buchou, you wouldn't be checking out your fiancée, would you?"
"I-I can look at my fiancée's body if I want. I also allow Zenki to look at my body whenever he wants."
"Yes, he also does it with me too. Like last night when he fondled me for over an hour. He even sucked on my boobs as well~"
Rias scowled.
"That's a lie."
"Nope, it's the truth. We always have time to be together, and when we are able to be together, it only makes things more interesting. I love it though when he does that thing with his tongue, on my nipple. Flicking it, and causing it to get erect~ It sends heat through my entire body, and gives me warmth~"
Rias wasn't pleased at all, and continued to scowl.
"Zenki, when we're finished, you're also sucking on my breasts too. I will not lose to Akeno. I refuse to lose to Akeno."
She thought to herself, while Akeno gave a teasing smile.
Vali's eyes went towards his hip area, checking him out from behind, and exhaled slowly.
"I am glad that he is wearing these clothes."
"And you call me a pervert."
Isane muttered, only to freeze when feeling the icy stare of Vali on her form.
"You are a pervert. I'm just pointing out that the outfit pleases me, that's all. I am his Queen after all, I have to point these things out."
"It pleases me too!"
Kuroka yelled, as Akeno placed a hand to her face.
"Fufu, it seems that Zenki-kun is serious~"
Isane, as she watched Zenki play the game, kept her eyes on his hip area. Her face burned red as he moved, in her mind it was very suggestively, but in reality it was just normal movements.
Hitting the ball against different opponents, because he was a Devil, he could take down human opponents in a single hit of the ball.
Asia cheered as Zenki finished taking out the fourth person that challenged him.
"Yay! Zenki-san! Keep going! You're doing great!"
Zenki lightly smiled at the young woman as he continued playing the game.
However, Sona then stepped onto the field.
Her eyes went towards Zenki confidently.
"Sona-san, are you going to be fighting me in this battle?"
"I shall. As my Sitri pride shall not let me lose this game!"
"Fueee, then come at me Sona-san, and I'll show you my Astaroth Beelzebub Style~"
"Then, I'll show you my Sitri Style, and showcase my abilities, now!"
Sona picked up the ball, and went to move, when Rias stepped forward. A calm expression was on her face, but her eyes displayed a willingness to fight. She was ready to take down Sona.
"Ara Sona, are you attempting something with my fiancée?"
"Rias, I am merely playing the game, that's all."
"Even though you say it like that, I wont allow my fiancée to duel you. I shall duel you Sona."
Sona flicked her racket towards the right hand side.
"If that's what you want to do, then that's fine with me!"
"Then lets do this!"
Zenki had his racket taken by Rias, and forced off the field. Arms of Akeno and Vali wrapped around his arms, while Koneko hugged his waist, the same with Ravel, Asia held onto his right hand, and Isane grabbed the left hand for herself, Kuroka opted to hold onto him from behind while Yumi did it from the front.
"I didn't think that Rias would be this excited that she'd take control over the match."
"Fufu, I think she's probably worried that Sona-sama might try and seduce Zenki-kun~"
Akeno teased, Zenki didn't think it was that.
He thought it was probably to do with her pride as a Gremory and wanting to win the fights before her.
Rias then twirled it around and aimed it at Sona.
"Now, here comes my Gremory Style!"
With a flick of her wrist, and throwing up the ball, she shot that ball right for Sona who countered with her own move, hitting the ball back so hard that Isane had a hard time in seeing it, with it cutting through the air at breakneck speeds.
"D-Damn, they really are going for it aren't they?"
"Those two can have a fiery passion for fighting~"
Kuroka snickered, as the ball continued going back and forth. With the speed of the ball, Isane was surprised that it wasn't set on fire, it was moving that fast.
Vali rolled her eyes.
"How foolish, Gremory and Sitri are just being weird again."
"It's because they're rivals, you know?" Zenki smiled gently. "Maybe because of their passions for being rivals, it has brought out this kind of fight. Though, I'm sure you'd relate Vali-chan. Since you have a rival with Isane-san."
"That's different."
"How so?"
He questioned, only to see Vali lightly smirking.
"That wouldn't even be a fight."
"I heard that! I'll gain Balance Breaker and kick your ass Vali! Then I'll sleep with Zenki-kun!"
Zenki placed a hand on his forehead, and sighed while the girls laughed.
Sona and Rias continued their match for a while, and in the end, they couldn't continue due to their rackets being destroyed. The ground around them wasn't much better. Demonic power definitely was used in the game, and Zenki truly could see how passionate they were in their fight.
Through it all though, Zenki could see that Yumi was a million miles away.
She was thinking about something completely different.
He felt worried for the young woman, if she kept spacing out, then perhaps she'd find it difficult to concentrate on anything.
He hoped that he'd be able to help her out in some way.
After dealing with that, the matches for the day continued on. With the different clubs, the time for the dodge ball match finally arrived. Zenki and his peerage stepped out onto the battlefield, where Rias was waiting also with her group.
Also, with Arthur and Le Fay.
"Le Fay-san, she's betrayed the Zenki-senpai peerage."
Koneko accused, but Le Fay waved her hands.
"No, please! I'd never betray Zenki-sama! This is for something different! The treasured time with Zenki-sama! I also want to go on a date with Zenki-sama! So I have to help Rias-sama achieve victory! Sob...even though it is against Zenki-sama, I wont be able to hold back, and do my best."
"That explains her, but why you Arthur-chan? Is Zenki-chan not paying you enough?"
Kuroka accused, only for Arthur to bow his body.
"When we fought, my mind wasn't all there. I wish to rectify that right now. I shall face down Zenki-san and his peerage, and make sure that we win. Rias Gremory-sama is someone I have been tasked to take care of, I shall make sure that she is taken care of, even in her mind with her winning this duel."
"Ooh Arthur-sama, we're going to have to destroy you."
Ravel said it with a grin, Zenki giving her a curious look.
"Here comes Ravel-chan's competitive side~ It's always cute to see~"
Ravel gave a curious look towards Zenki, as they walked to the dodge ball area.
With balls in the middle, Zenki's team and Rias' teams all looked serious. Zenki could see that Yumi wasn't really paying attention, so he took her head.
"Yumi-chan, lets win, alright?"
He hoped that this distraction could help her once more regain her normal ways.
Yumi simply smiled, and consented with a nod of her head.
"Yes, lets do it Zenki-kun."
With that, Zenki and the others prepared. Zenki noticed that there weren't any spectators around, no doubt something that Rias had decided, which he was alright with. Still, he did wonder what was going to happen next.
When the match began, both Arthur and Zenki dashed for the middle at super human speeds.
Arriving just before Arthur, Zenki attempted to grab the ball, but a barrier erupted around it, blocking it off from his hand, seeing that it was Le Fay swinging her wand around excitedly, something Zenki smirked at.
"How cute Le Fay-san, are you trying to expose magic to the humans? What if they come here?"
"I'd never Zenki-sama! Rias-sama and I have composed a spell for the humans to not see the supernatural stuff even if they walk by here! And even then, I've placed a spell that stops people from getting too close!"
"Ara, you are a good magician Le Fay-san, makes me want to add you to my group~"
Le Fay gushed as Arthur grabbed the ball, and launched it point blank range for Zenki's face.
Using super human speed, he avoided it, as Vali grabbed it with lightning fast reflexes.
"Zenki, they're playing dirty. Is it true that they can't see our supernatural abilities?"
"Seems so."
Zenki retorted, quickly scanning the area, and saw Rias and Le Fay's spell being quite good.
Vali smirked, filling the ball with demonic power, and aimed for Rias.
"Hey Rias Gremory, Zenki is going to marry me."
With that, she launched the ball right for Rias who placed up a barrier. But the barrier shattered instantly, almost hitting her, but Arthur parried it with his blade, flinging it up into the air, and then smashed it back towards Ravel.
Ravel gasped, ducking as the ball came near, hitting the ground with a heavy thudding sound.
"Geez, is this really just a dodge ball game?"
Kuroka snickered, filling her ball with Senjutsu, taking aim for Rias.
"W-Why are you aiming at me? There are others on the team!"
"But, you're attempting to marry my Zenki-chan, that is not allowed at all!"
Rias cringed, as Kuroka's ball shot out. Using her fingers, she changed the balls direction to spin around Rias, but Akeno shot off some lightning, forcing the ball away from Rias, and returned her own ball for Kuroka.
"Ara ara, even though she is trying to steal Zenki-kun, she still is our King, so I'd have to defend her."
Kuroka scowled as Koneko spun up, grabbing the ball in mid air, using her Rook strength launched it right for Isane.
"Koneko-chan! Don't aim for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
"...This is the price you pay for being a pervert."
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Boosted Gear! Come out and protect me!"
[Boost!]
Isane boosted her power, and dodged just in time for the ball to hit the wall behind her, crumbling it down. Isane paled at the sight of the ball, and felt very afraid of what could potentially happen if something like that where to happen.
"That's right Ise! Keep boosting your power, and we'll go to victory!"
Rias cheered, Asia on the other hand looked bewildered.
"Erm...this situation is turning into a full out death battle, Zenki-san..."
"Aah, it's just a game, don't worry Asia-chan~"
Asia tilted her neck as Arthur grabbed a new ball, aiming it for Zenki.
"Zenki-san, have this!"
Arthur announced, swinging the ball at Zenki at a high speed. Zenki also noticed a holy aura around the ball, so he brought his formula out, destroying the aura, and caught the ball, spinning it with one finger.
"Have to do better than that~"
"As I suspected, then we shall do."
Zenki smirked, adding demonic power, and returned the ball at them at high speed. Arthur dodged out of the way, while Rias did pull backwards, but her top got caught in the wave of the ball, cutting it and exposed some of her breast.
"...Zenki, you bad boy. Everyone's watching."
"R-Rias, I didn't mean to do that!"
Rias showed a cute expression, lightly pulling the fabric around her shirt, exposing a bit more of her breast, making sure that it also was out of view of the others as well.
"If you wanted this to just be skins vs skins, all you had to do was ask~"
"Fufu, Buchou has become more perverted than before~"
Akeno giggled out, bending forward as her breasts jiggled in the air.
Isane scowled, and casually pulled up her top.
"Zenki-kun, it's coming off~ I don't know, maybe it's mag-" Vali hit her in the head with a ball. "-gak!"
"Oops, my hand slipped."
Zenki gave a bemused look to Vali who looked cross with Isane.
"Hey Vali! Don't be cruel!"
Rias snapped, only for a ball to he launched at her from Vali.
Le Fay intercepted it, blocking it form reaching her, then grabbed it, throwing it off at Koneko.
Koneko weaved out of the way, as Kuroka grabbed the ball, and threw it for Rias herself.
"Ooh come on! Why are you targeting me?!"
"Because Zenki-chan is marrying us all! Not just you!"
"I'll marry him first!"
"No, I will Buchou!"
Koneko added, throwing a ball at Rias.
Rias dodged through them, seeing that even Vali was aiming for her, and it wasn't even the ball anymore.
Kuroka, Ravel, Koneko, and Vali were all blasting her with demonic power, causing her to scream, and be blasted out of the field together with Ise.
"Fufu, Rias surely did suffer a beating there..."
"You too~"
Ravel smiled, shooting off her flames, with Akeno counter attacking with her lightning, clashing together violently in the middle.
"Ara, are you trying to attack me Ravel-chan?"
"Can you handle it?"
Akeno giggled, and pushed more power into her attack.
"Since you're a cute Phenex, I'll have to fling you out of the fight itself~"
A battle between Akeno and Ravel began, with their powers continuously clashing again and again. Zenki gave a curious look, before seeing Arthur taking out his sword, and came at him with high speed slashes.
"I guess the pretense of a ball match is over with huh."
"Seems so."
"That didn't last long."
"It seems quite like how I'd expect it to be."
Zenki shrugged, rolling with what was happening.
"Then show me what you've got Arthur-san! I've been dying to see your abilities on display!"
"I as well, I want to fight you with everything I've got!"
Arthur replied, swinging right for Zenki who parried with a wave of demonic power, and they violently attacked one another. Vali pursed her lips, turning to Le Fay who began shaking when seeing Vali's eyes on her.
"Want to fight?"
"R-Really, really not...no, no thank you."
Vali looked dissatisfied, and turned to Kuroka.
"Want to fight?"
"I'm your teammate nyaaa!"
"Next to Zenki, and Arthur, you'd give me the most fun in a fight. So lets fight."
"Vali-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"
Kuroka screeched as Vali came at her with her armour equipped, forcing her to scream and run away from the fight.
"Get back here, and fight me Kuroka."
"No! Stay away from me!"
She cried, and rushed away at top speeds.
Koneko looked between each of the fights, then walked over to Le Fay.
"I am Head Loli."
"O-Okay..."
"I wont be challenged by you."
"T-That's great...don't come at me please..."
"But, for my status to remain...I will fight all Loli's that oppose me."
"Ooh no..."
Koneko lunged at Le Fay who cried, and summoned many barriers to stop her progression.
Asia, besides Yumi, wasn't fighting. But unlike Asia who looked worried, Yumi didn't seem to even register anything that was going on.
"Hehe, it seems that everyone is rather rowdy, aren't they Yumi-san?" Yumi didn't answer so Asia walked over, and poked her shoulder. "Yumi-san, is everything okay?"
"Huh...oh, Asia-san. Yes, I'm fine."
Asia was concerned more and more for Yumi who was drifting in and out of the conversation.
Asia watched...what could only be described as carnage with the fights getting more and more destructive. Zenki and Arthur were casually blowing up the arena, Kuroka was running away as Vali chased her, the same with Le Fay and Koneko, Ravel and Akeno were struggling with their powers.
All in all, it was quite the match to behold.
When it finished, most collapsed to the floor, so Asia took this time to take the ball, lightly pushing it against Akeno's, Arthur's, and Le Fay's heads while they seemed confused by what was happening, and announcing "We win!" something that made Zenki proud.
"Aah! Well done Asia-chan! You took the opportunity for us to achieve victory!"
"Yes, I'm happy Zenki-san!"
Zenki went over to Asia and kissed her, something that made Asia have a mixture of a blush, and a happiness spreading on her face.
Rias scowled, folding her arms.
"I can't believe that we lost...now, I wont be able to go on a date with Zenki anymore..."
"Rias, we'll go on a date, just the two of us."
Rias placed a hand to her flushing face.
"H-Honestly? Just us?"
"Yes, just us." Rias looked satisfied, but Akeno and Isane looked down. "Akeno-san, and you as well Isane-san. We'll all go on different dates together."
"Ara, then I'm happy that we didn't win~"
"Yeah, I get to go out with Zenki-kun~"
Vali placed a hand on her hip, budging closer.
"But, you still lost."
"...Yes, I know." Rias sighed, but then shrugged. "Whatever, I still had a lot of fun~"
"I have to admit, despite Vali-chan trying to murder me, it was pretty good nyaaa~"
Kuroka meowed out, ignoring the scowl from Vali.
"Still, it was really fun~ It seems that Zenki-sama's peerage and Rias-sama's peerage always have fun times like this~"
Le Fay expressed happily, Zenki chortled at the way Le Fay seemed to be displaying her happiness.
Ravel placed a hand to her face, inspecting the battleground, seeing how it had been obliterated completely.
"We'll have to fix this Zenki-sama, it seems we got out of hand a bit."
"Yeah, but it will he fine~ It was still fun, and Arthur-san, you definitely are a strong combatant~"
"And you, your strength truly isn't a rumour after all. Even though you faced down Caliburn, you didn't even flinch. I admired the warriors spirit within you."
The group spoke and laughed, besides Yumi once more.
As the sky opened and the rain came down heavily onto them, they still couldn't help but laugh.
Zenki though was concerned for his Knight, he thought that this might help her snap out of the world she had placed herself in mentally. But now, it seemed like he'd have to take more measures to make sure that she was alright.
Because of the situation with the Exorcists, Zenki wasn't so sure about Isane being on her own in the town, so he decided to walk her home. Isane of course was thrilled about it, and couldn't help but hold onto his arm as the rain poured down.
"I have to be this close Zenki-kun~ Since the waters coming down~"
"Heeeh, you don't have to justify it with me Isane-san, I don't mind if we're this close."
Isane took full advantage over it, and continued to embrace him tightly.
"Aah, this is the best Zenki-kun. Though like, it seems that Kiba was out of it. She wasn't being her usual self."
"Notice that did you?"
"Yeah, she's been acting weird since you talked about those Exorcist's. Does she hate Exorcists that much?"
Zenki shook his neck side to side.
"It's not so much as hating Exorcists, it's more to do with what they represent."
"What they...represent?"
"Yeah, because Exorcists are people that fight on behalf of God...Yumi-chan has a past with the Church. Because of what happened, she developed a disdain for them. But mostly, it's because of Excalibur."
"What did Excalibur do to her?"
"Nothing. It's because of Excalibur these hard feelings exist in her. It isn't like the blade came to life and tried to kill her or anything. It's because that blade exists, that people wished to use that power, and forced children to go through horrific experiments to try and wield the blade. I heard eventually though that Heaven did find a way to produce a way for Artificial Holy Sword Wielders to appear. Using that technology as a base. But the Heavens don't condone what happened to those kids."
"...So, what happened to them? Besides Kiba I mean."
Zenki paused for a few moments.
Speaking about it was difficult, because it was difficult for Yumi, and also, he just didn't like speaking about the death of children at all.
"...A good deal of them died."
Isane felt a pang of remorse erupt inside of her.
"T-They died? Just because of these experiments?"
"No, the man that was in charge, killed the kids after extracting the holy essence out of them. Deeming them failures, deeming them as wastes of time, whichever way you want to see it, he saw them as nothing and ended them as if they were nothing."
"How awful...b-but Kiba survived, and...did others?"
"Yes, others did survive the experiments. Thanks to me and my peerage, we happened to be in the area at the time, and a girl named Tosca-san had the Sacred Gear that can freeze time inside of a barrier. Using that and my Kankara Formula, we were able to freeze the kids in suspended animation, and have been curing them ever since."
Taking in the information, Isane felt horrible about what happened to Yumi.
More than that though, she was glad that Zenki was able to help out those kids.
"Zenki-kun...it seems you've been doing things for years now."
"Yup, been quite busy for most of my life now~ Though I am glad that some were saved. Yumi-chan does blame herself...deep down, she feels as if she abandoned them by trying to escape. But, if she hadn't, then we wouldn't have found them in time. I tell her that...and I hope that one day, she can truly move on from what suffering she went through. My cute Knight...I don't want her to suffer anymore. That's why, I want to help her. Though with my current situation, I don't know if I'd be able to do anything like that. Still, whatever I can do...I'll do it. To give my Knight peace of mind. Truthfully, I wouldn't mind studying Excalibur, it does interest me. But, my Knight interests me immensely more, so I'd be alright with sacrificing the blades for my cute Knight~"
Isane couldn't help but smile brightly at what Zenki had said.
It was beautiful, it was amazing in her eyes.
He truly did love Yumi.
He wanted her to be happy no matter what.
In the end, that's all that he wanted.
Isane continued to hug Zenki, and place her head on his shoulder.
"Zenki-kun, I'm glad you're like you are."
"Heeeh, my cute Isane-san. You are adorable huh~?"
"I-I'm your cute Isane-san!?"
"Yeah, you're my cute Isane-san~"
Isane was content with that, and continued walking home.
But when they neared, Zenki stopped.
"...I feel a presence inside of your house. Two in fact."
"T-Two? T-The Exorcists?!"
"Seems so."
"Then lets go!"
Isane went to move, but Zenki stopped her.
"Calm down, we can't be sure of their motives. We need to think rationally." Zenki pulled forward. "Come, lets see what they want."
"I-Is it going to be alright? My parents...t-they will be in danger..."
"They have no reason to hurt your parents. I'm sure they're there for some logical reason."
With that, Zenki went to the front door after arriving at the Hyoudou household.
With Isane clinging to his arm, he pushed the door open, while he felt Isane's body trembling.
"Don't worry, I'll protect you if they try anything. They wont get past me."
"Zenki-kun..."
Appreciation came over her, as they entered the building.
Everything seemed normal, Isane was relieved at that.
But it didn't shake the uneasy feelings that she had.
Walking through the house, they both heard speaking coming from the living room.
So they walked towards it, while Isane hoped that nothing had happened.
When getting there however, Isane and Zenki saw a peculiar thing happening.
"And this is a picture of Ise when she was in primary school. Look. How cute she was~"
"…K-Kaa-chan?"
Her Mother looked towards Isane and gave a light smile.
"Aah, Ise. You're back, with your boyfriend too~"
Zenki didn't confirm or deny that.
He just rolled with it, seeing the two girls that had appeared.
He recognized their pictures from the file that Gabriel had given them.
Irina Shidou and Xenovia Quarta.
He could also feel the two Excalibur's up close.
Though the cloaks that they had on was concealed by their large cloaks, Zenki could see that the pair of them were ready to fight at any moment.
"Ooh my, allow me to go and get some tea~"
Isane's Mother excused herself, and walked to the kitchen.
Irina, the brown haired girl jumped up, and waved to Isane.
"Hello, Ise-chan! It's been so long~"
Isane didn't seem to recognize her, while Zenki put two and two together, remembering the image from the other day.
"Nice to meet you."
She said it with a fake smile.
Irina looked puzzled by Isane's lack of remembrance of her.
"Huh? Don't you remember? It's me? Irina Shidou~"
Isane shook her head, trying to search for the information that she was lacking.
Zenki lightly snickered.
"Isane-san, that boy from your past, turned out to be a girl after all."
"...What?" Isane took a few moments to process it. Then her eyes widened and she turned pale. "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh?! That was a GIRL all along?! A-Are you kidding me?! I thought it was a boy!"
"W-Wait, you thought I was a boy?"
Irina cried out, Isane gasped, and rushed over to Irina.
Getting behind her, her hands cupped Irina's boobs, and squeezed them.
"Iyaaaa! W-What are you doing?!"
"Hmmmm….they are like that of a woman's...they aren't to my size...but they're bigger than Asia-chan's..."
Xenovia and Zenki looked on with tired eyes while Irina's face turned bright red at the fondling of Isane.
"I-Ise-chan! W-Why are you doing this?!"
"One moment! I'm just confirming that you're indeed a girl!"
Zenki swear dropped, and muttered "I don't think that's the reason." while Xenovia shook her head.
"It's the end of the world. Irina's being fondled by a Devil..."
"To be fair, she isn't exactly fighting it."
Zenki pointed out, seeing Irina letting out a cute moan from Isane's hands.
Xenovia then turned to Zenki, and rocked up towards him.
Standing face to face, her hand laid on a bag she had, then presented it to Zenki.
"Zenki Astaroth Beelzebub. I've got an offering for you."
"Offering?"
Zenki wondered, and accepted the bag.
Opening it up…
He saw that it was an adorable little squirrel toy.
"I had heard, that you had a liking for squirrels, being the King of Lies."
"King of Flies."
He corrected her.
Xenovia furrowed her eyebrows curiously.
"In either case, my information is accurate?"
"Erm...well, I don't dislike squirrels I guess...though what is this for exactly?"
"Because, I want to have an audience with the King of Lies...Flies." She corrected herself this time. "I have heard that it is difficult in meeting the child of the Maou. So, I will have to do this quickly and precisely."
"You want to have a conversation with me, is that it?"
Zenki cut to the chase, Xenovia was mildly taken aback.
But then she gave a consenting nod of her head.
"Yes, I thought it would be best, considering that this is the town occupied by three people related to the Maou. If a formal audience could be granted, then I'd explain further about what we're doing here, and what we want, or don't want, from you."
"I understand. If you want to have a meeting, I wont be against it. Though, may I ask, what it is you intend to find out from this meeting?"
"You will know soon."
"You're quite the direct type, aren't you?"
"Sometimes, you have to be."
"Then, we'll set up a meeting."
Xenovia took out a piece of paper, and gave it to Zenki.
"My number."
"My, usually I have to get to know a girl before getting their number~"
He lightly teased, trying to ease the tension.
Xenovia didn't seem amused.
"Quite intriguing, I can't seem to figure you out, but you are a Devil so you would have unknown mannerisms to me." Zenki didn't know if he should be flattered or not, since her tone could suggest either way. "Then, we'll be taking our leave for now. Irina." She called, but Irina didn't answer. She turned to see Irina with a huge blush on her face, continuing to be fondled by Isane. "W-Why is your Devil friend doing that?"
"I-I don't know!"
Irina cried out, moaning at the same time as Isane had her 'fun'.
Zenki continued to sweat drop.
"Isane-san, I think she's got the message now."
"Aah, I was just getting her measurements, that's all~"
Isane skipped away from Irina, and back to Zenki's side.
Holding onto his arm, she looked at Irina who gasped when seeing the bright smile that had found its way onto Isane's face. It really showed that she was quite determined.
"I-Ise-chan, you've certainly become more perverted..."
"Hmmm, I guess so~ Though, that's just because I was trying you out, as a candidate."
"Candidate, for what?"
Zenki knew what it was for, and he simply sighed as Isane grinned.
"For the harem of course!"
"H-Harem? Who's harem?"
Isane couldn't contain her excitement, and thrusted her hand into the air.
"Zenki-kun's harem! He's gonna have the best harem ever! So, would you like to join the harem? We haven't got a Church goer in the harem yet...though there is Asia...but still, you'd also be good as well! Childhood best friend of mine, we could team up~"
"Y...You thought I was a boy though..."
"Aah well, it's better that you're a cute girl~ So, would you like to join the harem?"
Irina glanced at Zenki who offered a sheepish smile.
She then turned back to Isane with bewilderment.
"But, he's a Devil, and I'm not so..."
"Don't let that stop you! Love comes in all forms! Consider joining, it has many benefits~"
"Like what?"
Xenovia interrupted, Isane slyly smiled.
"Well, you get to be with a bunch of cool girls that all love Zenki-kun~ And you get to see and, if you're lucky enough, play with his huge penis too!"
Isane loudly cheered, gaining different reactions from the trio in the area.
"Pft! What?!"
"Isane-san...you truly don't hold back huh…."
"Huge is it? Do Devils have naturally big ones? I've never seen one so maybe it is big..."
Irina's face went bright red as she did a spit take, Zenki lightly sighed as he was used to it, Xenovia turned her face downwards, looking at his crotch curiously, which Zenki caught, and placed his hand over his private area, stopping Xenovia from looking.
"Yeah! So consider joining the harem, okay!?"
"...T-That would be impossible...b-but, if I'm ever out of the Church for whatever reasons...I-I'll consider it..."
Irina tried to be as kind as she could, Isane took it happily.
"That's good, then it seems that Irina Shidou's confirmed..."
"I-I never confirmed anything! Ise-chan!"
Xenovia gave Isane a curious look, then looked towards Zenki.
"Interesting people, you Devils are."
"Right back at you."
Xenovia and Zenki looked at one another for a few moments.
Then Xenovia quickly said "Irina, lets get going." which Irina agreed.
"Until the meeting then, Ise-chan! Remember not to be so perverted~"
"But, that's who I am!"
Ise cheered back, Irina gave a complex expression, while Xenovia nodded slowly.
"To be honest, it is interesting to see the Maou's son up close. Somehow, I thought you'd be more scary than you currently look."
"Ooh, he can be terrifying when he needs to be, just ask Bedeze."
Isane interrupted, Xenovia furrowed her eyebrows.
"Bedeze...well, that doesn't matter. Irina, lets go."
"Goodbye Ise-chan!" Irina turned to Zenki and bowed. "Nice to meet you Maou-sama's son~"
"Nice to meet you Shidou-san, sorry about our Isane-san. She can be wild sometimes."
"No, no~ Ise-chan was also rambunctious back then as well, I should expect her to be like this~ She wouldn't be Ise-chan if she wasn't, you know?"
"Yeah, I surely do. Wouldn't change her for the world."
"Hehe, then goodbye! Lets hope the meeting goes well!"
Irina with a wink, walked away with Xenovia.
Soon, Irina and Xenovia left the area completely, leaving Zenki alone with Isane.
Isane relaxed, collapsing onto the couch, while Zenki sat down.
"Geez, I didn't think they'd be this direct...though, their true reasons for coming here seemed to meet up with you Isane-san. Your friend that turned out to be a girl after all."
Isane chortled lightly.
"Yeah, I'm totally shocked! I thought she was a boy...I guess she was a tomboy back then, I was as well. I wonder if she thought I was a guy too..."
"Well, that doesn't matter. What does is that we've got a meeting to prepare for. With the Exorcist's."
"Is Kiba going to be present?"
Zenki could hear the concern in her voice, it did show that she was worried for Yumi.
Zenki also was concerned about Yumi, and what could happen if she did come with them.
"Yumi-chan would hate me if I made her sit it out. But, I'll keep an eye on her and make sure nothing gets out of hand."
"Yeah...that's for the best." Isane turns to Zenki with a slightly lusty expression. "But ignoring that Zenki-kun, want to do some cuddling and stuff~ I wouldn't mind if we even had a little fondle of that member I love so much~"
Zenki couldn't contain a small laugh escaping her mouth.
"Heeeh, you never change huh Isane-san~?"
"Nope~"
Isane stuck out her tongue, and gave a cheery smile.
Zenki couldn't help but laugh, feeling completely relaxed within her presence.
Though now he had to plan on how they were going to proceed.
End chapter!
So, we got some more bits this chapter with Isane this chapter, going to her home, and seeing some of the stuff she has. She also mistook Irina for a boy, but by the end, it was pretty clear Irina was a girl...even if she had to check. Also, it seems that Arthur might know the location of Excalibur Ruler, so he gave the information to Zenki to crack the code. Tosca and Zenki spoke about Yumi and how worried they are about her.
Le Fay and Zenki shared a small moment, seems like Le Fay's becoming more bold. The ball tournament happened, with Rias and Sona dueling it out with tennis, though towards the end it ended up being a battle royal between them~ Then Xenovia and Irina showed up, Xenovia and Zenki having a brief conversation, lets see where that leads.
For those wondering about when the lemons will begin, I can say they will start pretty soon and the first one is going to be with Asia, after that I'm not sure so suggestions are welcome, so yeah, look forward to that if that's your thing, and if not, I'll mark where they begin and end so you can skip them.
Well, with nothing else to say, thanks for reading, and until next time!
Zenki's Peerage.
Queen; Vali.
Bishops; Asia, Ingvild (mutation).
Rooks; Koneko, Xenovia.
Knights; Arthur, Yumi.
Pawns; Ravel (2 pieces), Kuroka (3 pieces), Le Fay (2 pieces), Elmenhilde (1 piece).
Zenki; Asia, Koneko, Ravel, Kuroka, Vali (fem), Serafall, Kunou, Le Fay, Xenovia, Yumi, Rias, Isane, Akeno, Irina, Rossweisse, Ingvild, Ophis, Elmenhilde.