Author's note: The Knight in chapter 34 can be a bit confusing, but don't worry, all is according to plan.
Chapter 34: The worries of Asia.
*Kuoh Academy*
"One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four."
I have been coaching Asia practicing for the three-legged race today as well. Xenovia also helped out. Irina was also invited, but she's late.
Asia has been practicing with a Homunculus drone made by me using Creation Magic, mimicking Aika Kiryu's movement patterns, as well as add the rhythm that we found. Quite ironic how forbidden knowledge like Homunculus would be use for something like this.
The rhythm is somehow found, but now we need to work on increasing the speed. We were practicing behind the gym for our practice.
"Auu! One, two! Hauuuu! Three, four!"
Asia was desperately trying to follow the Kiryu drone. Daily training is a must, after all. By working hard little by little, we can get one step ahead.
"Yes. You guys are doing great. Now let's have you run as if it's the actual race.", said Xenovia as Kanna fixed our rope.
I then saw Asia looking gloomy.
"…."
"Asia, tell me what is concerning you."
Asia put on a confused face at my suggestion, and then tells me after thinking for a bit.
"… I don't regret saving that person back then."
Asia saved a wounded devil when she belonged to the Church. Because of that, she was treated as a heretic and lost her place, and then experienced painful memories. The devil whom she saved is none other than that brat, Diodora. I don't know why he was there and met Asia. But the reason she saved him is because she is a kind girl. I won't blame her for doing that. Her kind heart is something too rare in this world now.
"Vergil-san?", asked Asia as she looked at my face.
"You had a very serious expression, even more than usual just now... you were thinking of something..."
"…..Hey, Asia. If you were able to get your old lifestyle back, what would you do?"
"….."
Asia gets shocked and opens her eyes wide.
But then…
"I won't go back."
She had a smile. She didn't even have any hesitation.
"I have asked Vergil-san once before, when you still haven't recovered your memories. I asked you "Can I stay by Takeru-san's side forever?". Vergil-san, you said "The choice is yours", and I chose yes, I do want to"
Hmmm, I indeed did say that before the fight against that Turkey.
"I like this place. I also like Kuou Academy and the Occult Research Club. I also like Buchou-san, Akeno-san, Azazel-sensei, Kiba-san, Xenovia-san, Koneko-chan, Gasper-kun, Irina-san, Kiryuu-san, Raynare-san, Mitttelt-chan and Alex-san. So many people I like. I was also able to meet Vergil-san again, who saved me back then. The new life I started in this city is something very important, and something I greatly love which makes it so wonderful."
"Hmmm, the choice is still yours, you know?", I said.
"Yes! That's why I chose to stay", she said with a radiant smile.
How familiar…
She indeed just like my little sister, Mia…
"Since that's your choice. Stick with me close, I'll protect all of you, for as long as I can", I said as Asia smiled.
"Yes."
"….Asia. I want to apologise to you once again. The first time I met you, I said harsh things to you. I still regret it even now. ….Asia, you treat me kindly. You said I'm your f-f-friend….", said Xenovia apologetically.
Hmmm, you don't see a red-faced Xenovia that often. Asia then took Xenovia's hand.
"Yes. Xenovia-san and I are friends.", said Asia as Xenovia's eyes became moist.
"Thank you. Thank you, Asia."
It's just like her to be kind to whoever she meets.
"Uuuuuuuu! It really is touching..."
That cry I heard was from Irina, who just came to see us.
"Irina. You're late.", I said.
"Uuu, sorry. Xenovia invited me, but I lost track of time... She said 'Mornings at Kuou Academy also feel good'. And when I arrived, I saw this beautiful friendship. This also must be because of the guidance of the Lord and Michael-sama...", said Irina as she started to pray.
"If I remember, you haven't joined the Occult Research Club right?"
"Yes. I decided to join another club. Or rather, I decided to make one personally!"
"So you're starting a club of your own. What's the name and description of it?", I asked as Irina puffs up her chest with pride.
"Ufufu, be shocked by hearing its name! The club name is 'Shidou Irina's salvation of love club'! The description is simple! We will help those in need without receiving anything in return! Aaaah, I will be spreading my love to the sinful pagans for the Lord and Michael-sama since I hold strong belief in our teachings!", said Irina as I facepalmed.
She still hasn't change at all…
"Irina, those 'sinful pagans' you called them, they also put their faith in the Gods they believed in, you know? It would be rude if you called them that.", I said.
To be honest, I'm in no position to tell her that, for obvious reasons.
"Sorry, you're right. That would be rude.", said Irina in an apologetic manner.
"Well, either way. Maybe if you get lots of members, then it would be a good club. Though it would work best if it was an extension to the Occult Research Club, since getting members is hard. Other than that, good luck with it.", I said.
"Leave it to me! Of course, I will help out the Occult Research Club when it needs it! This time I will be helping out the Occult Research Club with the race between clubs because of Rias-san's request!", said Irina.
"I'll ask just in case, but how many people are there in your club?"
"It's still only me! Thanks to that it is only thought of as an association of like-minded people, so there are restrictions on the activities and funds given. I will have to start by convincing Sona-kaichou first."
Knowing Sona, she's strict. It's going to take a lot of effort to get permission.
"So it's decided that I will be put in the Occult Research Club for now."
That basically means that she is a member of the Occult Research Club, whatever, it's her choice.
"Putting that aside, let's resume our practice."
Xenovia and Irina also joined Asia's practice for the three-legged race, and the practice was resumed.
*A few minutes later*
"Fuu. I am a bit tired.", said Asia while pulling back her track suit.
We are in the gymnasium storage room located in the corner of the school grounds. We entered here to put away things such as the ropes used for practice. Doing this kind of exercise is nothing, but for Asia, it's tiring. Anyway, I need to go, the University will start to open soon. Suddenly, when I was about to leave the storage room after putting away the ropes…
SLAM!
The sound of a door being closed …..When I search for the source, I see Xenovia closing the door with her back facing the door.
"What's wrong? Xenovia-san."
Asia asks. Xenovia replies seriously.
"Asia, I heard that girls our age start to flirt with others during this period."
"F-Flirt?"
Asia asks hesitantly to which Xenovia replies clearly.
"It means you get your breasts played around with by a boy."
…
Didn't I already tell her to never do this again
"Xenovia, that's eno…"
"Vergil, be quiet for a bit. I will talk to Asia first. Your role will come after that. I'm sorry, but can you start your warm up in the corner of the room? It will become very intense from here."
…
You cheaky little…
"There is a girl in our class who has her breasts played with every day by her boyfriend. I researched quite a lot."
"Asia. Don't you think it's a good time for us to also experience it?"
"A-Auuuuu….! E-Even if you suddenly say that…"
"It's okay. It might be a bit ticklish at first, but I heard it's something that feels very good afterwards. If you do that, then you will be able to perform better in the three-legged race."
"….Is "combination" formed by doing that…"
"Asia, we are friends."
"Yes."
"Let's also "flirt" together as well. It won't be scary if we do it together."
"…Y-Yes? I-Is that so….?"
"Then let's do it. I will also be practising making babies as well. Ver… Vergil?"
Xenovia looks around to find me, but I was already gone.
*Kuoh University*
Using Dark Trick, I managed to get out of the ridiculous show that Xenovia was about to make.
[You know, you could at least sit back and enjoy a bit]
'I was there to help Asia with her competition, not to fulfill Xenovia's stupidity.'
[Well…]
'I'll apologize to Asia and scold Xenovia later.'
Why are they so stubborn? Didn't I already tell Xenovia?
I don't even remotely deserve any of that…
[Maybe what you called stubbornness, is love]
"…"
The silence continued as I left for my class.
*Clubroom*
It was after school. I apologized to Asia and scolded Xenovia for her act, the latter seems to be apologetic at the moment, but something tells me that she'll try it again.
"...Are you alright, Vergil-senpai?", asked Koneko.
"Yeah, I'm alright.", I replied.
"Looks like everyone has gathered.", said Rias after confirming everyone is here.
She then pulled out what looked like a video disc.
"It's a video recording that has the matches of the young devils.. Our match against the Sitri group is also on it."
So we'll get to see the other groups' progress.
"Not just you guys, but other youth devils also had a game. House of the Great-King Bael and Maou Asmodeus's House of Glasya-Labolas, House of Arch-Duke Agares and Maou Beelzebub's House of Astaroth. Each of them had a match after yours. This is the recording of those matches. It's the video of your rivals so watch carefully.", said Azazel.
[YES.]
The members all said in unison
I look at them to see that they're focused. Koneko was once again, to Mittelt's dismay, sitting on my lap.
"First is the match between Sairaorg...House of Bael versus House of Glasya-Labolas."
So it's the match between Sairaorg and that idiot I disciplined. Rias started the video and several hours passed. The others were watching with seriousness in their eyes. The battle between the servants took long, but not the one between the two [Kings]. The delinquent idiot who had lost all his pieces, provoked Sairaorg to a one-on-one fight. The latter accepted without any hesitation. However, all types of attack created by the idiot are knocked back by Sairaorg. Even if hit, he fights back as if nothing happened. After finding out that his attacks aren't working, the idiot started to become more impatient and began to lose his calm. To sum up the end: It was a complete one-sided beatdown.
Sairaorg only used hand-to-hand combat, mainly with raw fists and kicks. But his strength in comparison to the idiot is so immense, they blew away buildings and the scenery with relatively minimal effort.
"…The one who was called the wicked one. The new heir of the Glasya-Labolas, who is hated, can't even put up a fight. He's someone of that much caliber, that man Sairaorg Bael.", said Kiba as he narrowed his eyes.
I noticed Gasper and Raynare was clinging to my arm in fear. It's natural for anyone to be clad in fear seeing this. But my experience prevented me from being the same.
"Rias and Sairaorg. Both of you have too many one-on-one battles even though you guys are the King. Basically, the King can just have their 'pieces' march forward while the King doesn't move. You do know that the game will be over if the King is taken down, right? Maybe those who carry the blood of House of Bael are hot-blooded.", said Azazel while sighing.
Rias' face turned red from embarrassment.
"So what's the ranking so far?", I asked.
"In the ranking produced by the Game committee, Bael is ranked first, Agares is ranked second, Gremory is ranked third, Astaroth is ranked fourth, Sitri is ranked fifth, and Glasya-Labolas is ranked sixth. It's the comparison of average rank of their strengths, including the King and their servants. Though each of them turned the result around after having a match.", said Akeno.
So this was the ranking before the matches.
"But Sairaorg is excelling, right?", I asked as Rias nodded.
"Yes. He is a monster. It's said that 'Maybe he will rise up in a short time when he participates in the official game?'. In other words, you can say that our fame would increase if we defeat him."
Well, he is hailed the strongest of the current young devils after all. At least, he's stronger than that Turkey.
"Well, I will show you the graphs. They're the ones that are distributed to each faction.", said Zazy as a holo-board came up.
On the graph were the faces of each King. There were the style categories of Power, Wizard, Technique, and Support. There was also a King category, probably to determine the King's quality. So far, Rias, Sona, and Seegvaira, the Agares girl, are fairly high. But currently, Sona is higher than Rias. But Sairaorg's rating is through the roof. The idiot of the Glasya-Labolas was the lowest.
On Rias' graph, the Wizard and demonic power are very high and her Power is fairly high. The other factors are at least above average. As for Sairaorg, he's the lowest in Support and Wizard, but the Power is so high, you can't contain it with the graph. The Glasya-Labolas idiot also has rather impressive Power level, but it's nothing compared to Sairaorg's.
"Sairaorg didn't even fight seriously in the one-on-one battle against Zephyrdol.", said Azazel.
"Of course he didn't, why should he go all out against a half-ass opponent? Even I would do the same.", I said.
"Yes, but you should know that Sairaorg is the first pure devil from the House of Bael who didn't have any talents. He also couldn't inherit one of the traits passed down from the House of Bael, the power of destruction. The ones strongly inherited the power of destruction are his cousins, the Gremory siblings."
So that's how it is. Rias' and Sirzechs' mother, Venelana came from the Bael family, so it explains how the Gremory family got the power. What an irony.
"By doing something, which pure devils who inherited the gift passed from their clan normally wouldn't do, he surpassed the geniuses."
"Intensive training, I presume?"
"Yup, an intense amount of training, that is. Sairaorg is a rare pure devil who attained power by doing abnormal amounts of training. He only had his own body. So he trained it to the extreme."
Well, I can relate.
"He was being beaten and kept on being beaten since he was born, and continued to get defeated. Among the high-class devils and pure devils who are colored with a brilliant environment, he was the one who was walking in a muddy and bloody path."
So he's been through a lot. But he isn't the only one.
"A talentless person to become chosen as the next heir. Do you know what an exploit that is? He's the real deal since he knows the great difference between humiliating defeat and the happiness of victory. Well, in Sairaorg's case his strength also comes from something which is a secret, though."
The video of the match ended with the delinquent idiot crying in a shadow. Sairaorg just left with no response. I can feel the intensity of a strong drive coming from him. I wonder what's pushing him. The video then finished with Azazel saying this in a dead silent room.
"I will tell you guys beforehand, but after your fight with Diodora, your next opponent is Sairaorg."
"So that fool for the Glasya-Labolas has given up?", I asked.
"Yeah, he's no good now", said Azazel.
" Zephyrdol was crushed in his match against Sairaorg. His soul was carved with fear in his match against Sairaorg. He won't be able to fight now. Sairaorg has crushed his heart. His mind. That's why the rest of the matches will be done with the remaining participants. The house of Glasya-Labolas ends here for the matches among the youth."
Hmmm, now Sairaorg has pimped my interest. A fist that crushes someone soul… a little bit of an exaggeration, but not entirely wrong. After all, the pride of the privileged high-class was crushed, no doubt.
"You guys also should be careful. He will come at you while having the high spirit of crushing the mind spirit of his opponents. He really is trying to become a Maou. Not even a slight hesitation or the will to give in lies in there."
Good, or else, it'll be boring to fight him.
Rias then said this after taking a single breath.
"First, we need to focus on the next match. We will also watch the video of the Astaroth whom we will be fighting next. –I heard that they defeated their opponent, the next heiress of the Arch-Duke, Seegvaira Agares."
"This is…", I muttered while narrowing my eyes.
The Agares girl lost? Somehow, it feels so wrong.
"Sona who gave us a hard time received a gold star mark, and like Akeno said earlier the Astaroth who defeated the second rank Agares received a big gold star mark. It certainly is regretful, but it was the rank given before the match began and they were nothing but predictions. So no one can tell what will happen when the game begins. That is Rating Game.", said Rias.
"But I never thought that Agares would lose."
She says that while trying to play the next video.
Suddenly
FLASH.
At the corner of the room, a transportation magic-circle for one appears.
"!"
That symbol!
"Vergil", said Alex as he threw my glasses to me. I quickly wear them on, my silvery-white hair and red eyes change to that of Takeru Silver, black hair and blue eyes.
"Astaroth…", said Akeno.
After the flash faded, it was that brat who giving off his "refreshing smile".
"How are you doing? It is I, Diodora Astaroth. I have come to see Asia."
The ones sitting around the table are Rias, Diodora, and Azazel who is sitting there as an advisor.
After pouring green tea for Diodora, Akeno sits next to Rias. A scenery that reminds me of the memories of the same scenery with the Turkey. Something that agitates me will sounded.
"Rias-san. I will say it forward. I would like to 'Trade' [Bishops]."
[Trade]. –The Rating Game system where the [King]'s can exchange their servants who are their "pieces". I hear that it is possible between the same chess pieces from Ravel. If it is [Bishop]…
—!
You little…
"Iyan! Is he talking about me!?", said Gasper, trying to protect his body.
"No, he's talking about Asia.", I said.
This kid sure has become stronger. Until recently he would be screaming "Heeeeeee! I-Is he talking about meeeee!?" and maybe hide himself in his box. So there is a result in the Underworld training even for Gasper. By the way his training with overcoming garlic is still in progress. Sometimes he smells like garlic, and it's like his charm now.
When I heard Diodora say trade Bishops, Asia held my hand tighter. Like if she's saying "I don't want to".
"The servant I am seeking from Rias-san is…the Bishop Asia Argento.", said Diodora as he smiled and looked at Asia.
You molesting little shit…
"The one I will be arranging is..."
Diodora pulled out a catalogue, but Rias interrupts.
"I thought so. But I'm sorry. I thought that I should say it before you show me that catalogue with your servants, so let me say it beforehand. I have no intention to have a trade. It's not that your Bishop doesn't match up with mine, but I just simply don't want to lose Asia. She is my important servant devil."
There's no way this brat, Diodora, would take "No" for an answer.
Still, something is off about his power. I took liberty by using "Elemental Senses" to scan his roots.
—!
So that's how he managed to win against the Agares girl…
A molester freak and a coward, what a combination.
"Is it because of her ability? Or is it because of her charm as an individual?", he asked normally.
"Both. I think of her as my little sister."
"-Buchou-san.", said Asia as she got teary-eyed and put her hand on her mouth. She must be happy that Rias thinks of her as a little sister.
"We live together. Having my affections deepen and not wanting to let go of her won't be a good reason? I think that is a good enough reason. I can't understand you for trying to get Asia through me with such a method, Diodora. Do you understand the meaning of a proposal?", said Rias with a smile filled with intensity.
I can tell she's pissed. It's like I can see the tick mark on her head. I then saw Diodora still smiling.
"I understand. I will return for today, but I will not give up.", he said as he got up and walked to Asia.
Asia was troubled when he stood in front of her and got on his knee, trying to take her hand.
"Asia. I love you. It's okay, destiny won't betray us. Even if everything in this world rejects us, I will overcome them no matter what.", he said as he tries to kiss her hand.
Then…
SHING.
A jet-black sword was close to his neck, it was my sword.
"Get your hands of Asia, now", I said coldly.
Diodora then says it with another "refreshing smile".
"Can you let go of me? I feel a bit sickened to be touched by a filthy dragon."
SLAP
Asia's slap smacked onto Diodora's cheek. She hugs onto me and says it with a shout.
"Please do not say that!"
I'm surprised of Asia's recent bravery. I'm impressed, but let's hope that she won't fall for Xenovia's tricks next time, however vain it is to hope that way.
"I see. I understand. –Then how about this. In the next match, I will defeat Takeru Silver, the Sekiryuutei. Then I would like you, Asia, to answer my love….."
"Sekiryuutei… Takeru Silver. In the next match, I will defeat you.""
"Hmph, you can try", I said glaring at the brat.
I then heard Azazel's cellphone ring. After a few exchanges, he then told us this.
"Rias. Diodora. Good timing. The date for the game has been decided. It's in five days."
The day finished there, and Diodora went home. Just you wait, you brat, I'll throw you to the hounds of Inferno if I have to.
*Night*
The others have gone home after club activity, and I am now having a walk in the night.
How peaceful, this town is…
Once again, I was admiring the serenity that a town filled with Devils, Angels, Fallen Angels and all kinds of supernatural being, could provide.
Somehow, I hope that I can stay this way… with them…
But that thing keeps haunting me… along with this feeling of being weak…
Am I really deserve to live, father, mother, Mia? Am I really worth to even be standing here, at this moment?
I really hoped that you all were here to tell me…
I then felt a presence nearby. A guy wearing rough clothes, and his face is familiar.
"It's been a while Sekiryuutei."
"Bikou huh… So you're still fooling around. What are you here for?", I asked.
"Well, I came to accompany my partner.", he said as he looks back.
The one who appeared was Vali.
"It's been two months, Takeru Silver.", said Vali.
He was wearing a white shirt.
"Indeed it has, Vali. So why are you here?", I asked.
"I hear that you reached the complete Balance-Breaker. To think that you even reached God-class… Well, nevertheless, it makes me happy."
"Came here to rambling about your defeat the other day and finish our fight?"
"Hmmm, that is very tempting. But no, I came here for something else."
"And that is?"
"I heard that your next opponent is the next heir of the House of Astaroth."
"So?"
"You should be careful."
"Let me guess, that brat somehow cooperated with Khaos Brigade to enhance himself in order to win the games, in exchange for his cooperation in sabotaging the Three Faction?"
"You realized it quicker than I thought. You saw the match between the House of Astaroth and the princess from the Arch-Duke?"
After the video of the match between Sairaorg and that yankee. The video of Diodora vs the Agares girl was played. Diodora won with strength that was agreed by Rias that he did not have. Alex spats his chocolate milk upon seeing it, even he felt that the match was unusual. Azazel also has doubts.
"Well, it won't get through the skulls of those High-class devils if it's coming from my mouth. But I thought that it might be okay for you to know it."
"I see, I guess I should thank you then. Is that all?"
Vali shows a laugh at my question.
"I was nearby, so I decided to warn my future Rival-dono."
"See ya, Sekiryuutei. Hey, Vali. Let's go to the rumored Noodle-shop on our way~"
After saying that, Vali disappears into the darkness while taking Bikou with him.
[Your rival is a weird one, but you're also weird as well.]
"Maybe."
[But I'm also having fun.]
"Now that's a first"
[It feels like you speak to me the most out of all the possessors I ever had. You are the first host whom I think I have fun having conversations with. Also, you're the only one among my hosts to not treat me like a tool, but as a being]
"Well, we're partners, remember? Besides. I have tons of things that I don't know about. Besides, who will you speak to other than me when we're alone?"
[Indeed, thanks partner]
"You can thank me when my nightmares are over. Anyway, let's go home"
*Home*
"I see. So that's what Vali told you."
An hour later, I'm now back at home and was in my room, going over my assignments, which I've finished.
I told Rias everything that happened. She then put her hand under her chin and thought.
"…..If he entered this town, then we should have known about it….. But we can't find them at all. A technique to eliminate your own presence? A certain application of the senjutsu? Or did they use Kuroka's space barrier?"
I then saw her activate a small magic-circle.
"I will report about this to Onii-sama and Azazel just in case.", she said, making a small smile.
"We should also be on alert about Diodora. It's not like I believe in what Vali said, but there is a need to be on alert about it.", I nodded at her words
I doubt they're going to cancel the game, but maybe it's better this way, to lure the terrorists out.
I then heard the door of my room opened.
…
Akeno… came in while wearing a very exposed costume. It resembles that of a Miko outfit.
"What the…", I was perplexed.
"Ufufu, Vergil-san, do you not find this to your liking?"
I don't hate it but I don't exactly like it.
"*Sigh*… Was it really necessary to do that?"
"Yes. It is necessary because you seem to like it. Ufufu. What should we do now? Should we have an observation party? Or..."
She's giving me that gaze while squeezing her breasts.
How the hell did she come to that conclusion?
"...Akeno? What are you doing?"
"Ara, Rias. So you were here."
Akeno said that on purpose. Shi mostly calls Rias "Rias" at home. At school and when the kids are doing the devil's job, she calls her "Buchou".
"I am here, since this is my and Vergil's room. Also, we're discussing something important. It's obvious that I'm here."
"I see. Then wait there for a bit. I'm trying to have Vergil-san get some fun. –You are a hindrance."
Rias freezes while smiling at Akeno's words, and she then says it with a shaking voice.
"….Hind…rance….?"
I then saw Rias wrapped in crimson aura.
Oh boy…
Then suddenly, several girls appear from the corner of the room. It's Raynare, Asia, Xenovia and Koneko.
The design is a bit different, but Asia and Xenovia are wearing Miko costumes similar to Akeno's. Raynare is wearing a female police outfit, obviously also very exposed.
These's kids…
"Yeah. It's easy to move. I can't wear my underwear with it, but it's good since it's easy to move with it."
….
Xenovia says something that a warrior would say.
"B-But if we don't wear a bra, then…..it can be seen through…."
Asia says it shyly while hiding her breasts.
I facepalmed immediately.
FOOT STEPS
The one who approaches me is Koneko whom is wearing a cosplay costume of a cat, she stoods out from the rest with her rather innocent choice of clothes, she has her cat parts as a Nekoshou exposed.
"… Do I look good in it? Nyan."
She did a post while saying Nyan.
…
Somehow, she is… adorable.
"Yes, you look… cute", I said as I patted her head. I hope I got it right.
"...I will also wear it!", said Rias with teary-eyes.
I saw her leave the room. Where is she going?
How did it turn out like this?
"Well when I told everyone that we need to help you relieve your stress, they said they wanted to help as well. So it turned out like this.". said Akeno who noticed my doubts.
OPEN!
The one who came back is Rias, who is wearing an seductive devil costume. She has her real devil wings flapping on her back.
"Now, Vergil. I look better don't I?."
Somehow, I want to compliment her.
I then noticed that Akeno left and came back with another costume that was only string.
Ok, this is going too far.
"Vergil-san, costumes which have this much exposure are the best right?", said Akeno
…
Hah?
"Vergil-san, please put your hands up and have your finger pointed upwards as well."
I don't get it.
But when I did that, Akeno grabbed my right index finger and made it go into her breasts.
…
"Aaan...This is...A-Amazing... Vergil-san's finger... When I saw Vergil-san glaring at Diodora, my heart was beating fast... Vergil-san showed his manly side, so...I couldn't hold myself...", said Akeno.
"...Nuuu... Like I thought, my chest gets hot...when I'm being touched by Vergil...What is this comfortable feeling... It increases the more I get touched by Vergil... So I end up releasing noise... Aaaan..."
Rias suddenly grabbed my left hand and puts it on her breast. She then had teary eyes for some reason.
"I won't lost to Akeno!"
Rias went back to changing and so did Akeno.
"No, I can definitely show better posture to Vergil-san than Rias!"
" Vergil said that I am attractive!"
"That isn't true! Last time Vergil said my body feels good!"
"You probably made him say that by force! Wait, did you call my Vergil casually with his name!?"
"Why can't I? Vergil! Vergil! Vergil! Vergil Vergil! Rias, you dummy!"
"Akeno you stubborn head! Today I won't forgive you!"
When did I…
—!
Suddenly, some sort of illusion keeps on flashing in front of my eyes. The girls' figures started switching back and forth between… being alive and dead!?
What is this…? Suddenly, I saw a familiar silhouette on a demonic throne….
It's Urizen!
"You!"
The girls were surprised by my reaction.
"Vergil?"
"Vergil-san?"
"Vergil-senpai?"
"Senpai?"
"Vergil-san?"
"Vergil?"
Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Raynare, Asia and Xenovia. One by one they called my name, but I can barely hear them.
DUN!
An immense headache strikes me.
"Arghhh!", I grunted as I hold my head.
"Vergil-san!? What's wrong?", said a panicked Akeno.
That thing's – Urizen's aura, it's pressuring me!
I then noticed a figure behind me. it was the knight.
"You're the reason they'll die"
He then keeps on repeating it in my head, each time, the volume and aura pressure got intensified.
"GUAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!", I screamed as I struggled to get rid of them.
My eyes' glow keeps of flickering.
"Vergil!", screamed Rias.
"GET OUT!", I shouted as I keep on bashing my head to the wall.
"Could it be Urizen!?", said Raynare as the other got shocked.
"Vergil-san! Please hold on!", said Asia.
I can't hear them! Get out of my head, you wretches!
After a while of struggle, I lost conscious.
*Later, Azazel's POV*
"This is worse than I thought", I said.
I, Azazel, am now in the Kuoh town's Sparda residence. I got a call from Rias that Vergil was screaming with an intense headache. I was shocked when I heard that, so I immediately came.
The medical inspections were just completed. Vergil right now is sleeping on his bed with closed but also knitted eyebrows and sweat.
"Azazel, is he going to be okay?", asked Rias.
"Well, we don't have to worry about his physical condition. But…"
"But what?", asked Akeno.
"Please tell us, Azazel-sama", pleaded Raynare as Mittelt, who is also present, nodded
"Hmmm… You all know about Eidos particles right?", I said.
"The information particles that all existence is written by?", asked Rias as I nodded.
"The primordial "Ink" as you would say, the ink that composed by the Akashic Records system, the compendium of all universal events, thoughts, words, emotions, and intent ever to have occurred in the past, present, or future in terms of all entities and life forms, created by God. The system was the core behind every conceptual act of God, in short, it's the core of the Gods' ability to warp reality at will. Like the Holy System, only God can access the system's full potential. To taping into it when you are not God is a considerable feat, right?"
They all nodded at my words.
"What does that have to do with Vergil-niisan's condition, Azazel-sama?", asked Mittelt.
"The earlier inspection illustrated Eidos waves that was tampering with Vergil's brain. It wasn't strong enough to cause reality changing events. But it seems that it was strong enough to cause someone as resilient as Vergil to feel immense mental and spiritual pain. Also, it was indeed Urizen who attacked him."
"Vergil…", said a saddened Rias, holding Vergil's shaking hand.
To think that Urizen was capable of manipulating Eidos streams to this extent…
But putting that aside, why did we get two readings? Who is the other person? And judging by that mysterious individual's waves. He was… protecting Vergil?
Who would go that far to…
—!
Could it be…
"Azazel-sama, what's wrong?", said Raynare.
"Huh? No, it's nothing. Anyway, tell him to wear these when he wakes up", I said as I pulled out a pair of glasses from my breast pocket.
"These are specialized glasses that I made, it retains the function of Vergil's original glasses as a concealing device, but there's an experimental feature that can block any mental interference"
"Can this help him?", asked Akeno who receives the glasses.
"We need to have another attack to properly finalized the function, for now, the glasses should give him some protection, ease his mind.", I said that as I stood up.
"I need to go now, make sure to call me when another attack occurs."
"Yes, we will, thank you Azazel-sama", say Raynare as she and the girls all bowed.
I only waved back at them before leaving in my teleportation magic circle.
You can't die here, Vergil.
For those kids' future, along with the fate of the world, and the fate of the women you love without recognizing…
You're our only hope.
*An hour later, Vergil's POV*
"Uhmm…"
I let out a small voice as I woke up.
What a horrible experience, the knight and Urizen, both of them attacked me at the same time.
I look to see Asia, Xenovia, Koneko, Mittelt, Akeno and Raynare lay their head around me on the bed. They noticed that I am awake and got up as well.
"Vergil-san!"
"Vergil!"
Akeno and Asia jumped on me and hugged me.
"Akeno, Asia…"
"Vergil, thank god you're okay", said Xenovia.
"Senpai, you made us worry a lot!", said Raynare as she constantly hitting my chest.
"That's right!", said Mittelt as she does the same as her elder sister.
"I'm sorry…", I can only apologize while patting their head.
"It's okay, *sob*. Vergil-san is the one who goes through the most hardship, after all", said Asia as she wipes out her tears.
I then noticed the hole on the wall, did I do that?
As we all let each other go, I go to the wall, and fix it with Creation magic.
Hmmm, to think that those two would have so much influence on me. I need to counter that, ASAP.
"Vergil, are you sure you're okay now?", asked Akeno.
"Yes, I'm fine now, thank you", I replied.
"Ah, Senpai", said Raynare as she brought out a pair of glasses.
"What is this, Raynare?", I asked.
"We called Azazel-sama earlier to inspect your condition, he said to give you these glasses to reduce the after effects. But he said that it's still an experimental feature."
I received the glasses from her and then put them on. I noticed that my hair and eyes changed to that of Takeru Silver, but I did not apply any magic.
"Hmmm, so these glasses intergrated the camouflage feature as a standard huh. I guess I own Azazel a favor this time", I said as the Fallen Angel sisters nodded.
They must be happy that Azazel's invention helped.
Then, I saw the door opened and Rias comes in.
"Rias", I greeted her.
"Vergil! Thank goodness that you're ok! I was worried you know!?", she said as she hugged me.
"Sorry for let you all worried.", I said as I hugged her back.
As we let each other go, I noticed that Rias has her phone on her hand.
"Did you have a call?"
"Oh right, I'm sorry all of a sudden. But."
"?"
"We are getting interviewed. We will be appearing on a television program in the Underworld. We will be appearing as the youth devil and get interviewed."
…
"""Television programme!?""", I said along with the rest of the kids, albeit in a lowered tone.
*Extra Chapter 1: Asia*
I, Asia Argento, became very surprised. We will be appearing on television. Daily life with Vergil-san has lots of shocking events every day. Several months have passed since I started living with Vergil-san. I was able to attend school and I started to become friends with Kiryuu-san, Matsuda-san, Motohama-san, and everyone else in the class.
Buchou-san, Akeno-san, Kiba-san, Koneko-chan, and Gasper-kun are treating me very nicely. Xenovia-san is my friend who is the same age as me. I also became friends with Irina-san. My life in Japan is very new and fun.
Things I couldn't do while I was in the Church are now fulfilled.
A sudden proposal from Diodora-san… I was very shocked. It was the first time a man did a thing like that to me so I didn't know what to do.
But Vergil-san said "Stick with me close" to me. That is enough for me. If I can stay with Vergil-san, then that is enough for me. I'm happy if I can live and laugh with that person, who is my savior.
Lord. Please allow me to be with Vergil-san forever. Let me stay next to him forever.
And please listen to one of my wishes. I-If I can wish for it, if someone were to propose to me next, make it that person….
I know I am being greedy. But I love him, so I dream about it a bit. I feel really happy when I embrace my dream.
Lord, please look at me with warm eyes while I spend my life with that person whom I deeply love.
*Extra Chapter 2: Boss X Boss*
"I'm sorry I'm reporting to you by this communication system, Sirzechs. It's about the mysterious death of the heir of the Glasya-Labolas and the increase of Diodora Astaroth's demonic powers…"
[So it was related like I thought. – The devils still have many troubles even now.]
"I still don't have any evidence, but if we were to believe in Vali's warning, then Diodora is… Looks like we need to do that plan which we discussed after all. …Man, I already feel down because of one of the guys with me had a certain "event"…"
[I heard about it. It seems like one of the leaders of the Grigori got married.]
"…..Man, everyone is rushing things. Not just that, but they were having "fun(sex)" with women from different factions behind my back… Shit! Am I the only single guy left!?"
[Fufufu. How about you settle down with someone now Azazel?]
"Don't wanna. I'm a man who lives by his interests. …There are plenty of w-women!"
[Yes. I will make it that way. – Anyway, that plan. I trust you in it.]
"Yeah, leave it to me. Though we would be having them go through harsh things though….."