Chapter 9: Open House

(Kuoh Academy, Kuoh Town, Japan, Earth, DxD Universe)

It was the day of Open House at Kuoh Academy, and my Discipline Club would be working overtime to keep shit to well below the minimum. But I knew that Vali would show up, so I had Lavinia on immediate standby, and was walking Isane to school currently.

''Hey, not that I'm complaining or anything, but why are you escorting me and Asia today?'' Isane asks.

''I'm curious about it too!'' Says Asia.

''Vali will be intercepting us at School, I have his precious Princess on alert ready to be summoned, and Georg is already placing a Anti-Teleportation Barrier around the School. But I also hoped to discuss some things with you both. Your Balance Breaker's specifically.'' I say.

''What about them?'' Asks Asia.

''Well since you asked first my dear, let's start with you. Your Twilight Healing has the distinction of being able to provide unrestricted healing. The problem is that because your so kindhearted, you end up healing enemies when you cast it long-range. I'm saying this in a tactical and strategic mindset of course, I personally feel such kindness should be cultivated and nurtured tenderly. Speaking of, Take this knife, it's a Demonic Blade with Excalibur Mimicry and Transparency Fragments inside it. I Demonized them in order to make it usable for you. Consider it a last line of defense in case you need it.'' I say handing an ornate golden dagger with a bone inlay and ornate runes carved into the Hilt, Sheath, and Blade.

''Uh, thanks.'' Says Asia timidly,

''With the Excal Mimicry fragments you can change its form to something as trivial as a necklace or ring. I infused a portion of my own Power of Destruction into it, as I do with all my Blades, but I also had Diehauser and Roygun apply Worthless and Crack Energies into it. Use it well. As for you Isane, the Boosted Gear sits in the top five of the Thirteen Longinus. The church possesses Zenith Tempest, and will eventually possess number Incinerate Anthem. We Devils possess the majority of the Longinus, We have the Annihilation Maker, Sephiroth Graal, Absolute Demise, Dimension Lost, Boosted Gear, Divine Dividing, and Regulus Nemea. This essentially boils down to us having the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, and 10th or 11th Longinus Gears. The True Longinus, Innovate Clear, and Telos Karma are neutral as far as the Three Factions are concerned. The Fallen Angels have the Canis Lykaon, whose wielder just so happens to be Akeno's cousin and a battle buddy to the White Dragon Emperor. Now getting back on track, let's say that if you were unable to reach Balance Breaker Conditions, then perhaps you may be able to assimilate other Sacred Gear fragments in order to combat the enemy.'' I say.

''What kind?'' Asks Asia.

''Honestly, with God and the Original Devil King's dead? You could probably assimilate Divine Dividing itself, and if nothing else it'd provide a primer for Balance Breaker Conditions. The thing is that assimilation requires a physical fragment from a Sacred Gear, so say you were to punch the Regulus Nemea hard enough to fragment his armor or blade? You would be able to assimilate that, or if you were to break off some of Albion's Divine Dividing orbs? It'd shave years off your life, but you'd assimilate it all the same. Honestly the Balance is already broken, but we just need to shatter it.'' I say, noting Vali and someone I didn't expect before us...Katerea.

''Well, shit.'' I say.

Tense silence was present between all of us, until I stepped forward, summoning my Demonic Katana just in case. I kept one hand on the sheath and the other inches over the hilt, as I approached. ''Why are you here Katerea? Now most of all?'' I ask.

''You sent me an offer, and I am here to accept. I'm tired of the domination that is present every second, I want what you promised me.'' She says.

''Isane, back pocket sits my cell, go into speed dial number 6, type in 7567 then hit send.'' I say, as Isane does so, but can't resist copping a feel.

Within moments Lavinia, Georg, Xenovia, Jeanne, Siegfried, and Regulus appear.

''Georg, Dimension Create, I want Lavinia, Isane, and Xenovia and yourself to remain here send myself, Regs, Siegfried, and Jeanne with Katerea to the Alternate Dimension.'' I instruct.

''Got it.'' Says Georg, doing just that.

The result is instantaneous, and I pull out my remaining Rook Piece and toss it to Katerea, the Rook is a Mutation Piece worth Triple its basic Pawn Piece Value. Katerea presses it into her chest, rather seductively I might add. ''I have a lot I want to say to you, but I think it's best that we go and see Sirzechs before anything else. Serafall after all, is in the area.'' I say, Katerea frowns, but knows it's for the best and nods. ''Georg, we're done.'' I call out, and as we reappear, we find Rias on seen, absolutely shocked at who I have on my arm...''Well, double shit.'' I say.

It was exhausting to discuss the short version of mine and Katerea's relationship, I frankly couldn't be bothered going to help Saji deal with Serafall. But, then again, Mother was terrifying when she needed to be, and thus I had little if any choice in the matter if I had any desire not to raise mother's ire. Why were all Devil Mother's so fucking terrifying? Honestly I thought my first mother was terrifying, Misla was three times more scary, in fact I'd rather be tied up and punished by Akeno than face Misla all mad, and I wasn't even into BDSM at all!!

I walked with A purpose, the Kendo Club stood behind me, Kendo Sticks in hand, I was carrying my actual swords, purely for intimidating the pervs of course I had Gram on my back, while my Katana was at my hip. Siegfried and Jeanne had their own blades.

''Are you sure Lady Sona won't mind?'' Asks Katase.

''She won't like it, but then she absolutely doesn't want to deal with the cause of this commotion. I say this because you know that Magical Girl anime that's so popular? Well the main character, who happens to be the shows founder and main writer is Sona's elder sister.'' I say as we march towards the gymnasium.

We open the doors and one whistle and the Pervs are running with the Kendo Club hot on their heels. After their gone I decide to go and chat up Serafall.

''So are you related to someone to someone at this school?'' Asks Saji.

''Mmhmm.'' Was Serafall's simple reply.

''Okay, well they should have told you that this sort of outfit is unacceptable here.'' Says Saji, and Serafall does some unintelligible reply.

''Well, Well, two Leviathan's in one day, must be my lucky day. Saji, I suggest you smarten up, that's Lady Serafall Leviathan, she's Sona's big sister, and the second most beautiful Female Devil in the Underworld.'' I say as Serafall looks upon me before doing her usual Sona routine, except that it's directed at me.

''My darling Araxian! You saved my Sona!'' Serafall screeches aloud. She presses my head into her ample bust, as she begins to romanticize whatever her miniscule brain see's for us.

''Saji! What's going on here?!'' Says Sona and I take a few ragged breaths as Serafall switches her attention to Sona.

''Yea, I'm out.'' I say and am about to leave, as Serafall grabs me and Sona and drags us off to God...OW!! knows where.

(Time-Skip: One Hour Later)

I...oh fuck that was not expected. Serafall had dragged me, Sona, and Tsubaki and Lavinia into a secluded Classroom for five person orgy. It lasted an hour, and I frankly was left unable to understand what happened. I mean yes Getting inside Serafall, Sona, and Tsubaki was a goal, and yet I still didn't know how it happened. Here's hoping Mother don't find ou...oh shit.

Mother, Grayfia, and Lady Phenex were sternly reprimanding Serafall while Sirzechs, Zeoticus, Ruval, and Magdaran enjoyed the show. Best get it over with...I'm going to regret this later on...

Mother was surprisingly forgiving, which was deeply concerning for me. In any event, I had some business to attend to before I could attend to Sirzechs and company using my house in place of Insane's. Specifically avoiding Serafall who insisted on joining when Sona 'warned' Serafall that Katerea lived under my roof now...Damn you Sona!!!

I was grateful for the duplication magic that Le Fay had taught me during our time together, because I was able to send a dozen different duplicates around the school in order to confuse Serafall while I was planning on slipping away to have lunch with Katerea at the best Cafe in Modern day Rome, Italy.

(Antico Caffè della Pace, Rome)

Antico Caffè della Pace, Rome, one of the oldest and longest operating Coffee Houses/Cafes in Italian History. Not my preferred drink, Coffee that is, but being a Devil allows me to tune out that repugnant aroma we all grew up. True everything is enhanced, but the truly powerful Devil's were able to selectively tune into one or more of their senses, or otherwise tune them out.

Personally I Found Tea far more enjoyable, provided that it was made by Ravel. Le Fay, Ravel, Lavinia, and Lucrezia were my Kitchen Queens. Lucrezia made the best Coffee, Le Fay made the best Hot Meals, and Ravel made the best Tea and Pastries. I had a deal with the owners, they allowed me to conduct business here, have access to their products, they permitted Le Fay, Ravel, Lavinia, and Lucrezia to work here, and in exchange I provided continued funding, protection, and the occasional favor or service rendered.

As Katerea and I ordered our meals and blends, I noticed that she no longer carried a disdain for humans, merely a moderate dislike. She no longer carried herself as if everyone who was not a Satan-Descendant or Pure-Blooded Devil was the ant beneath her boot heel. Katerea drew many a eye to her, but the magic barrier that was automatically raised when myself and anybody at High-Class Devil Demonic Power level showed up that prevented all but the staff from interrupting us.

''I need something to give Sirzechs and the others. Information on the Khaos Brigade and it's leaders, their numbers, assets, and safe houses. I'd also appreciate it if you tried to be civil with Serafall.'' I tell her.

''Remember Shalba and Creusery? They're dying, got on Rizevim's bad side so he infected them with Holy Light. The more they exert themselves with vast Demonic Power, the worse the infection grows and festers. As for Euclid, he's made it his mission to study you and find a weakness.'' Says Katerea.

''What of Calli? Shae? I know their not as pompous and arrogant as their twins.'' I ask.

''Calli has shown an increasing interest in you, and Shae has intimated an interest in fighting you.'' Says Katerea.

''Hmph, figures. Why is it all Asmodeus descendants have a Succubi's sex drive, and all Beelzebub Descendants have an insatiable appetite for battle?'' I mutter in slight amusement. I refocus on Katerea. ''How is he? How's Asher?'' I ask softly.

''When Euclid found out that I was pregnant, he took the boy away when he began exhibiting signs of the Power of Destruction. We must get him back Araxian, we must get our son back.'' Says Katerea.

She and I had been fucking long and often enough to produce a child, a boy we named Asher. It was decided that we ought to raise him together, but separately. Kat provided the emotional and mental development, and I trained him physically when he was ready...that last one didn't happen, now I know why. This was just another reason to hunt down Euclid. ''Okay, We'll find our boy eventually, for now prepare for the defection proceedings, I'll be your benefactor, officially in order to improve the standing of the Leviathan and Bael Clan's, unofficially you know why.'' I tell Katerea, who smirks knowingly.

''Will I have my titles restored to me?'' Asks Katerea.

''You will need a husband, but that's covered, I should be able to negotiate a decent and fair deal, the Great King Faction has a lot of weight to throw around. Come, we should finish our meals and beverages and get it over with...

(Primary Kuoh Residence of Araxian Bael, Kuoh Town, Japan, Earth, three hours later)

After an hour, we'd settled our business of Katerea's defection and our relationship. At least until the near summit, currently I was sat having Tea with Ravel, when some delinquent showed up. Cerberus who had come to view Ravel as it's mother, immediately became protective. ''...Hey...Bova, your late.'' I say standing up and acknowledging the Mightiest Young Dragons presence.