Extra Story 1: Fun of the Gremory Family.
On a certain day off. Since morning, Rias has had a stern look.
"This is terrible."
Unlike usual, Rias is in a panic. She is walking from my room to the first floor and then keeps on coming back.
"Rias-oneesama is acting very weird."
Asia who is sitting next to me is looking at Rias with a worried face. Just like Asia said, Rias is acting weird. She suddenly starts to clean the house and keeps on fixing her appearance every 10 minutes.
"Rias, is something wrong?", I asked.
She then answers me with a serious face.
"Onee-sama is coming."
"Onee-sama? Oh. You mean Grayfia?"
She nods quietly when I said that. Grayfia, the maid of the Gremory family and also Sirzechs' wife. Meaning by extension, Rias' sister-in-law. She manages the financial matters and other things of the Gremory family. Rias usually call her "Grayfia", but today, she called Grayfia "Onee-sama", is it family related?
Then Akeno came up to me.
"Today Grayfia-san has a day off."
"Hmm, a day off. So she has a day off as a maid?"
"Yes. Usually she is a maid who serves the house of Gremory. She has the relationship of servant and master with Rias who is the daughter from the house of Gremory. But it seems like it's a different story when she gets a day off. Only then, she becomes Rias's sister-in-law."
"…Buchou is scared of Grayfia-san who becomes her sister-in-law….. It seems like she is really strict."
Koneko says.
I see.
"So Buchou also has someone she is weak against."
Xenovia nodded with confirmation.
Well, even if Rias is the next heiress, she is still just a girl, particularly a little girl, compare to her family, who has lived for centuries. So she is afraid of Grayfia as a sister huh…
"So she decided to visit us on her day off?", I asked Akeno.
"Yes. It seems like there is something she wants to talk to Rias about as her sister."
Meanwhile Rias who is beside us is checking the room. Even if you clean more than this, nothing is coming out.
"I….I also need to prepare tea as well. Vergil. I want you to dress nicely as well. She will probably check you as well."
Rias fixes my collar. She's also checking my hair. Why? This jacket has a hood, not a collar, Rias.
"Is there something wrong here?"
"N-No. Everything is fine.", said Rias in a panicked state.
PING PONG.
The door bell rang. With how Rias is behaving, I can already tell who it is. Rias headed down to the main entrance.
The one who appeared was Grayfia. But she isn't wearing her maid ourfit, instead, she's wearing luxurious branded clothes as well as having her hair put up. Normally, she would appear using a teleportation magic circle, but today she came from the entrance. So she must have wanted to visit here properly as a sister-in-law. I can see a luxurious limousine parked outside.
Grayfia then looks at us and greets us with a smile filled with elegance.
"How are you doing everyone?"
Grayfia looks at Rias and greets her with a big smile.
"How do you do Rias."
"Hello Onee-sama.", replied Rias.
Rias replies back with a smile, but I can see that she is nervous.
"It has been a while Hime-sama."
I heard another voice. When I looked, I saw a creature that was an Asian dragon with red scales, but the body is that of a horse or deer.
Hmm… A Kirin huh.
"Oh if it isn't Sekiryuutei-dono. This is our first meeting. I'm a [Pawn] that serves Sirzechs-sama, and my name is Enku. Pleased to make your acquaintance."
So it's part of Sirzechs' peerage…
I didn't see it in our battle before…
"Pleasure", I greeted it back.
"Vergil, He is Enku. He is a Kirin, which is a legendary creature and is Onii-sama's servant. It's been a while Enku. I'm glad that you look healthy."
Rias pats Enku's neck with her hand. It's a legendary creature in Chinese folklore, yet it said that it's a [Pawn]. In that case, this Kirin definitely isn't limited to 1 or 2 [Pawn] pieces, maybe at least 5, or a [Mutation Piece].
The Kirin, Enku-san, then says it to Grayfia-san.
"Then Grayfia-sama. I will be returning to my station."
"Yes. Thank you for escorting me till here, Enku. It would have been fine by myself though…"
"What are you saying. Our great "Queen" who is also the wife of our master. For you to go and visit someone officially without an escort…. Well even though I say that, I don't even have a slight thought of Grayfia-sama being in danger even without my escort. I thought I should bring "fortune" to Sekiryuutei-dono's residence by coming along with you. More than that I'm glad to see the face of Hime-sama and Sekiryuutei-dono who is the Waka."
Why are you calling me "Waka"? Come to think of it, even the tutors and maids and butler back in the Gremory castle during the summer vacation constantly called me that.
And "Fortune" huh…
…
I'm a cursed being you know?
Akeno then whispers in my ear.
"Kirin is said to bring great fortune. It's said that if it visits a house, something good will happen to that house."
I know that…
But don't include me…
You'll only…
"By the way, Sirzechs-sama is the only person among the devils who was able to make a sacred creature into his servant. Originally the two sides have relationships that are mutually exclusive. Making that possible makes Sirzechs-sama belong to a different league compared to others."
Akeno gave me additional information.
I can see that already, the guy is, after all, "That" abnormal kind of Devil.
"Enku. You could stay even for a while."
Rias seems sad.
"Hahaha. Those words alone are enough for this Enku. Even I have lots of duties as a servant of Sirzechs-sama. I must accomplish that when I return to the Underworld. But Hime-sama, I would like to run at the mountain with you again while carrying you on my back like before. Now, I shall leave. I'm hoping to meet all of you again."
Enku turned into a red mist and disappeared after saying that.
"When I was living in the Underworld, Enku became the one I could talk to. He carried me on his back often."
Rias says it to me while smiling.
So Enku was one of those who watched Rias grows up. She has beautiful memories of her childhood.
Good. At least… they are better than mine…
As Rias is immersed in her memory, Grayfia does a single cough. The former then had a nervous face again. Confirming that, Grayfia asks.
"Now, let's make the greetings short. May I come into the house then?"
Like this Grayfia came to visit my house as Rias' sister-in-law.
*A few minutes later*
"I see. I'm relieved that Rias isn't causing trouble."
"I'm here like this thanks to Rias-oneesama."
"Yes, it's good living here."
A conversation between Asia, Grayfia and Raynare. Grayfia is certainly having a friendly chat with the members that are staying at our house in the living room. Rias who is next to me has a smile on but looks stiff. Some of the people living here were gathered. Asia, Akeno, Koneko, Mittelt, Xenovia and Irina are sitting around the table.
"Rias is a bit selfish so I was worried that she was troubling everyone in the group."
"That definitely isn't the case. Rias is acting as our leader staying here as a home stay, and is looking after us very well."
Akeno smiles by lifting up Rias' position. To be expected from her best friend.
"Rias is a fortunate person to be blessed with good friends and kouhai."
Grayfia smiles. That smile seems as if she is truly happy. But she then put on a strict face and looked at Rias… and me?
"What's left is...the gentleman."
PIRI.
When Grayfia said that, the whole room froze.
"I…..Is it perhaps….. Is that what this is about…?"
Asia who was smiling until just now has a nervous face.
"…That must be it. Since Grayfia-san came here officially, it must be part of it."
Akeno also has a pressured face with her smile
"...I did think this day would come.", said Koneko with a stern look.
Xenovia and Irina were clueless. But Raynare and Mittelt seems to know what is going on.
"O…Onee-sama! Did you come here for that matter? I thought that you left it to me so I could make it go naturally! "
"Ara, Rias. Did Okaa-sama and I ever say that even once? You broke it off before, so isn't it your duty as the next heir to make us feel relieved?"
Rias couldn't talk back to Grayfia who was simply talking. She probably thinks that she shouldn't anger Grayfia who came here as her sister. But breaking it off… Does she mean about breaking off the engagement with her former fiancé, Riser the Turkey? That became a serious incident for the house of Gremory and other people from other houses started talking behind their back that…
[The selfish princess from the Gremory broke off the engagement.]
For devils in the noble society that take care of status and pureblood, the engagement between households is important, which is completely worthless to me. Things ended up with me nearly killed Riser, and Rias was freed.
Her parents, perhaps partly due to my unintentional influence, decided to let it go without complaint.
"The devils are said to have a dangerous birth rate. We especially can't cut off the bloods of the noble family. One day we would like you to be the parent of children of the next generation. That is what Otou-sama, Okaa-sama, I and that person wish for.", said Grayfia with a serious face to Rias.
She then softens to a bitter smile.
"Though I say that, I was also involved in that incident. I helped you. Even before that…. That person and I also had our own share of free romance. That time, we were in a situation that was more complicated than you are."
"The love romance between you two is like a legend to female devils."
Akeno says it while her cheeks are red.
"...It's also turned into a play.", said Koneko.
"I'm very interested in it!", said Asia.
That far huh…
I don't really know the details, but certainly it is beautiful, their love that is.
Grayfia made a single cough while looking a bit embarrassed and changes her expression.
"*Cough* Since there was the incident with us, I ended up siding with you. I want you to become a splendid high-class devil lady. I want you to have a strong self-consciousness as the next heir. For that there are lots of things we need to fix. The part where you think you can solve your selfishness with money. The part where you act immediately once you think about it. I think the part of you focused on having it all to yourself has softened a bit. Even so it's miserable that you can't act when you have to. When it was me and that person, we went through it straight away. There are girls your age who are already married, so keep that in mind. Once you graduate from High school, you will be invited to high-class society's parties even more. If you are thought to be as a selfish girl even in the future, it will become an embarrassment to the house of Gremory. Thanks to the influence of that anime, you are getting good support from the typical devils…Anyway, we need to further the learning of your partner from now. Once you become a University student, we need to prepare for the wedding quickly you know? You need to take in a husband right away when you become the heir after graduating from University. Until then we need you to take over from Otou-sama smoothly. You understand, don't you? I personally think that it's okay to make you stable from now. The Rating Game is important, but only having that in mind might make you become dim as a woman. And you are…"
…
Wow.
Rias is being preached by Grayfia like being rained by a machine gun. Rias couldn't talk back to her when she's like this. I guess they can't leave her alone since they think she's still a kid. Though, it looks like Grayfia is taking out all the things she couldn't say as a maid. Her sermon isn't stopping.
"Now, now Grayfia. Rias is doing quite well."
A sudden voice, the kids look at the end of the table. Rias stood up and gets shocked.
"Onii-sama!"
it was Sirzechs.
I actually managed to sense him earlier, thanks to my handy "Eidos Senses", which activated by itself. Even though he seems to have managed to eliminate his presense to the others, I was able to detect him rather easily. To be honest, even without "Eidos Senses", I can detect him, since this isn't my first time being sneaked around. Grayfia seems to also detected him as well, since she wasn't so surprised.
"Hey Rias. How are you doing? I'm glad that you are doing well. Looks like everyone in the group is the same as well."
Sirzechs-sama smiles. He looks intimidating, to be expected from the Lucifer chosen by father. But he is in fact, kind and laid back.
"I've brought some gifts. It's a collection of Rias' photos that I produced. The title is "The girl called Switch Princess – The growing of Ria-tan compilation". It's a record of her growth from when she was a child until she got into High school in Japan."
He took out the photo compilation and starts handing it out to us. All the pictures of her younger years were in here. The others were excited, Rias, on the other hand, was extremely embarrassed. She confiscated the book from us saying "Don't look! You can't look!".
Huh…
She's… cute.
"Sirzechs. You were supposed to have an important meeting today with only the Yondai-Maou weren't you? Don't tell me you didn't go to it?"
Grayfia's eyes glowed sharply. Sirzechs doesn't seem like he's bothered and answered normally.
"Hahaha! I thought I would join the meeting from here. If I can send my image from here, then the meeting will be…. Ouch, ouch, ouch. It hurts Grayfia."
Grayfia was pulling Sirzechs' cheek very hard
He's smiling but was tearing a bit.
"…..Why are you always like this when I have a day off…. Maybe it wasn't good that I got today off. Maybe I should revert back to a maid now."
Grayfia was scolding him with an unpleasant face. Her demonic power makes the air feel slightly unpleasant, but it seems that it's very unpleasant for the kids. No wonder Rias is afraid of Grayfia.
KA.
Three small magic circles appeared on the table while emitting light.
ZA…ZAZAZAZAZA…
3D images start to appear from the magic circles. The image that is mixed with noise is starting to become normal bit by bit. Then three faces appeared from there.
[Sir…zec…..hs…Sirzechs-chan…. Can you hear me…? Heeeeey. Sirzechs….chan…]
It's still mixed with the noises, but I'm familiar with this unique way of speaking. Then the face and voice become clear.
[Sirzechs-chan! Geez, you just went to the human world by yourself! I also wanted to go to the human world as well!]
Mahou shoujou… No. It's the Maou-shoujo, Serafall Leviathan.
"Hey Serafall. I'm sorry. I'm at Vergil's house."
Serafall looks at me after being told by Sirzechs.
[Ara ara. You are right. Yahou! Vergil-chan! Is Rias-chan there as well?]
"How do you do Serafall-sama."
Buchou also greets her.
[Yes. How do you do Rias-chan. Geez Sirzechs-chan. If you were going there, tell me beforehand. Ajuka-chan and Falibi-chan were also curious because Sirzechs-chan who is always on time wasn't here!]
Even Serafall is mad.
But… she looks cute like that.
Hmm? Ajuka and Falibi? As in Ajuka Beelzebub and Falbium Asmodeus? The current Beelzebub and Asmodeus?
[Sirzechs. For you to leave the meeting and go to the human's world. Either an incident occurred or something interesting is about to happen. It's the latter right?]
A good-looking young man with green hair and mysterious eyes.
[….Ehh…. I don't want anything bothersome. I don't want to work…..]
The other one is a bald middle-aged man with a sleepy face who is resting on his cheek. Yup, it's them. They were there during the Young Devils' gathering party.
"I think you already know them, Vergil, but let me introduce them again, to the others. The man with the mysterious atmosphere is Ajuka Beelzebub. He is the chief advisor for the technology department including the Technical Equation Program."
Ajuka Beelzebub then shifts his sight at me.
[It's good having a mysterious atmosphere because it seems devilish. Oh, sorry. Nice to meet you again, Sekiryuutei Vergil, Son of Sparda-sama. I'm relieved to know that you are alive]
"Yeah, thanks", I said.
"And the one over there who seems like he can't be bothered to do things is Falbium Asmodeus. He is mainly in control of military affairs."
[…Hello. I'm Falibium.]
What an uninspired voice… Even in battle he was like that as well. Well, no matter, it's none of my concern.
" " " " " "How do you do Beelzebub-sama, Asmodeus-sama." " " " " "
The others also greet them.
[Hey Falbi! You have to give them proper greetings because they are Rias-chan's servant and Vergil-chan!]
Serafall yells at him, but he just sighs with a listless expression.
[…Serafall and Sirzechs work too hard. I live by the thought that "working means losing". Apart from important jobs, I just leave it to my servants you know? For times like these you need to gather good servants and make them do the work… Aaah I'm tired….]
If I remember correctly, he's from the Glasya-Labolas family. The same family that produced that delinquent I nearly killed.
"….Asmodeus-sama used up most of his lifetime's will to do things when he gathered his servants, and gathered talented people. And after I heard that he orders his servants and passes the majority of his work to others. In other words, he's the type who does all the homework in the first day and use the rest of the days for taking a break. He is said to be the person with the Underworld's best tactics and the best strategist….", said Rias.
Which makes him an annoyance, even in the battle back then. He constantly repelled my attacks, but it was my win at the end, due to the guy lacked endurance.
"By the way Serafall is in charge of foreign affairs."
"V! Leave the negotiations with other nations to me." Serafall-sama winks while doing a peace sign. Is it okay to leave foreign affairs to her though? She did try to attack heaven out of love for Sona, her little sister.
It seems that Sirzechs is the most hardworking of the four. I don't understand, but since it's father's choice, I won't complain. Not that I cared about it anyway.
[So Sirzechs. What is going to happen?], asked Ajuka Beelzebub with great interest.
Sirzechs smiles as he looks at Rias and me.
"To tell you the truth I was going to make Rias take "that" ceremony at the ruins of "connection"."
[[[Oou]]]
Hearing Sirzechs' words, the three of them smiled…
What is this about?
The one who was in doubt wasn't just me but also Rias. She has her eyebrows up.
"Onii-sama. No. Lucifer-sama. What is the meaning of this? Are you referring to that place that is an important ruin that has been passed down from our ancestors?
Sirzechs nods at Buchou's question.
"Yes. Those from the Gremory perform a rite of passage at that ruin when they hit a certain age. With the one they hold "dear" that is. You know what I mean, right Rias?"
[That's interesting. It's more important than the meeting.]
[It hasn't been done since Sirzechs-chan's one back then!]
[Ah, congratulations. I will congratulate you two beforehand.]
It seems that the other three Maous know about it. Grayfia stands up and said this to Rias.
"That's how it is, Rias. That's the instruction of Otou-sama and Okaa-sama. What we mean by making us relieved is by performing the ritual. We won't allow you to refuse. You have to give at least that much relief to us. Though my husband ended up bringing unnecessary people into it. Sirzechs, you understand right? It's re-education for you once we get home."
Grayfia looks at Sirzechs coldly while pulling his cheeks.
"Hahaha. So that's how it is Ria-tan. Do your best with Vergil...It hurts. It hurts Grayfia."
Still keeping up with that smile while getting pinched…
How laid back, that guy is…
So what is it about this ritual? As I look to Rias for some answers…
"Hauuuuu. Vergil... Wh...what should I do...?"
…
Why are you behaving like Asia? Just why?
And why am I being involved in this?
"Look at this! I bought each of the basic living ware for about 100 yen! There are shops selling things for 100 yen so it's wonderful! Cheap is the best isn't it!?"
Rossweisse who came back from shopping for 100 yen returned after the Maou husband and wife left.
*2 days later*
And a few days have passed since that day. Rias and I came to the ruins in the mountain region located in the Gremory owned region of the Underworld. We wear our usual outfits, with Rias wearing her Kuoh Academy's uniform. Others wanted to come, but they couldn't since this place is an important place for the Gremory's and other people not involved in it can't step their foot inside. In front of me there is a surface of rocks and there is a big entrance to the ruins which is delicately stone-built. There are pillars made from stones to the sides. There are also statues of people seemingly from each of the generations of Gremory between the pillars.
"Fu….. What should I do if he ends up hating me because of rushing it….."
Rias who is next to me made a big sigh. I don't know what to tell her, but lets just finish this quickly and go home.
"Relax, Rias. I'm with you, remember?", I said.
Then suddenly…
"Tou!"
I look up to see 5 people wearing some sort of skinsuits of different colors and they're wearing masks. They then showed the back of their fists to us. I saw emblems on them. By the looks of it, those wearing red, blue, and green suits are male. Yellow and pink are female.
"Wh...Who are they?", said a cautious Rias.
"Fuhahaha! We are the mysterious Maou….."
SMACK!
The person in yellow hit the person in red with a slapstick. Wait…. The voice of that person in red…
"Sorry, sorry. Cough. From the start then! We are the Maou-squadron, Maou-Rangers! I am their leader, Maou-Red!"
"Satan-Blue!"
"I can't be bothered but I'm Satan-Green."
"Levi-ta….. I mean, I'm Satan-Pink~"
"…Ha. Ummmm, I'm Satan-Yellow."
…
BLINK BLINK.
I blinked my eyes a few times, while Rias has her jaw dropped.
Satan-squadron? Ridiculous.
No matter how you look at them, Red is Sirzechs, Blue is Ajuka Beelzebub, Green is Falbium Asmodeus, and Pink is Serafall. Just a moment ago Serafall was about to name herself. Yellow is Grayfia, her tone is too obvious, and she hits Red. Just by looking at Sirzechs and Serafall, you can tell they are very into this. Because they have been doing poses.
"How is it? A nice pose right? I practiced with my son last night."
"What! Even I also thought about many cute poses as well!"
…
No wonder why this Underworld is so peaceful, even with a man-child like the original Lucifer as part of its' history. With these people as the current leaders, the results are obvious. Did father choose them also because of this? I have no idea.
"Rias. Are you okay?", I asked.
"Wh...who are they...? I can feel enormous demonic powers. A Maou-squadron... Are they telling me that they are the gathering of those with the power in a Maou-level?"
…
Did she seriously didn't even recognize? It's your brother, your sister-in-law and the other Maous, Rias!
"We were hired by the house of Gremory. There are three trials waiting for you two in this ritual. I want you two to successfully break through the trials with only your powers. What's important is teamwork!" said Red.
Then Pink points to a certain direction.
"Ha! A mysterious flying object found!"
"What!? Everyone! Attack all at once! [Ruin the Extinct]!"
"[Kankara formula]! Karama-equation!"
"Ey. [Celsius cross Trigger]!"
"…Torya. Attack something like that of Asmodeus….."
"Ummm. Then I will call it Yellow-shot then."
BAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG!
A massive explosion occurred in the sky. The shockwave made everything quake. All the animals started fleeing and screaming. There's even a dimensional gap and an aurora in the sky…
…
"It's just an evil spirit. Don't scare us like that, Pink."
"Tehe~"
"So what is the trial?"
Rias talks as if nothing happened.
Oy.
"We will be waiting at each trial! The two young people who will carry on the Gremory! Breakthrough all three of the trials successfully and reach the end of the ruin! Now! Each of us will be waiting at certain sections of the trial! Fuhahahahahaha!"
Red goes into the ruins through the entrance quickly. The other four follow after him and we were left behind.
"Now, Vergil! Let's go in! Since I came all the way here, I'm not fazed anymore! Let's show them how deep the relationship between us is!", said Rias in a high spirit.
*Sigh*
This… is going to be a long ceremony… whatever it is.
We went through the stone-built passage and reached a room.
Pink was there, she makes a peace sign at us after seeing us.
"Now you two! This is the first trial!"
What is the first clown show? Just tell me already.
"For the first trial... I will make you two dance!"
A dance?
Well, at least it's not something ridiculous.
"I want you two to show me your dance! If you show me an excellent dance, then you will successfully pass this trial! Hurry dance, dance! For you two who would be participating in a high society party, knowing how to dance is important."
Pink snapped her fingers and music started playing. It was some classical and elegant music.
"Here Vergil! Let's start!"
Rias gave me her hand and we started dancing.
Good thing I learned this from Venelana. Rias took my hand and bows at me. We then started dancing to the rhythm.
Rias was dancing beautifully. She even led on a few parts I still a bit unfamiliar. As soon as our eyes met, Rias' cheeks turned red.
"Vergil, You are doing well. Looks like Okaa-sama's lesson has proved itself properly...I'm glad. With this, even at times like..."
Rias is all teary eyed. As the music finished, Rias and I bowed to each other after finishing our dance.
CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP.
We received an applause from Pink.
"Ufufu. Looks like I didn't have to worry about it! Both of you did well!"
Along with the compliment, the stone door opens in front of us.
"Then, move on you two! Go to the second trial!"
Rias and I moved on to the next test.
On the next spacious room, Green, or I should say, Falbium Asmodeus, was waiting for us.
"...Ya. Welcome."
He looks bored. The two women with him must be his servants. They're wearing maid costumes. I look at the table to see plates with various forks and knives lined up.
"Ummm, the second trial is table manners. I will be watching from here, so eat the food while having your manners checked by the two maids…. It's a point reducing system, so you will fail if you reach zero points."
Table etiquette huh?
Is this suppose to be the test of Aristocratic formalities?
How troublesome.
In any case, Rias and I started eating. I handled the fork and knife with care, and also the spoon for the soup with elegance. Rias who was eating beside me was eating elegantly. And then...
"With that, eating is finished. That's the end of the second trial, table manners.", said the maid.
Well, all that's left is the grading.
"Rias-sama cleared it perfectly."
What about me then?
"….There were a small points deducted…. But you passed it with a near-perfect mark! You did very well."
Hmm, that went better than I expected.
Rias then hugs me.
"You did well Vergil!"
"To be expected from Vergil. The man I chose. I'm so happy... With this, we can clear the rest.", said Rias as she seems to be deeply moved.
"Fuaaaaa. You can go now. Congratulations.", said Green as the stone door opened for our next trial.
*Later*
I asked Rias while we were in the passage to the next trial.
"By the way Rias."
"What is it?"
"Just curious, since I don't know the details. What does the romance story between Sirzechs and Grayfia were like?"
If it's something private, then I won't pry anymore.
"…..Yes. You have the right to know about it as a member of the Gremory group. Onee-sama's surname is Lucifugus. Grayfia Lucifugus. A daughter from the noble family that has been serving under Maou Lucifer for generations."
"Hmm, Lucifugus… one of the Six Houses of Lucifer?"
Rias nodded.
"Just like you know, in the past there was a quarrel between the Maou-faction, who wanted to continue the War against angels and fallen-angels, and the anti-Maou faction. House of Lucifugus was serving under the Old-Maou Lucifer. But an elder-son of a certain noble fell in love with the only daughter from the house of Lucifugus."
Ah, that Great War of Christianity which ended with the death of the original Maous and my grandfather, God, as well as the triumph of my father, Sparda. All three sides of devils, angels, and fallen-angels came to an exhausted state and they were in crisis of continuing their kinds. Even so the Maou-factions who wanted to continue the War got in a quarrel with the anti-Maou faction. It resulted in making the Maou-faction flee to the end of the Underworld, and like that the current devil society was created. Even until now, there are problems about the grudge back then.
So the story is about Sirzechs and Grayfia.
"So that is..."
"Yes. Onii-sama and Onee-sama. That time Onii-sama was an ace of the anti-Maou faction. He was even called a Hero. And Onee-sama was a person from the former Maou side. She also stood in the front line as a powerful devil. I heard that she was competing with Leviathan-sama for the spot as the "Ultimate female devil"."
Hmm… a love story that is not a tragedy huh…
"Onii-sama and Onee-sama fell in love during the battle even if they were from different sides. And after the battle they deepened their love. Wonderful right? Their romance is so admired that it continues to be told amongst the women in the Underworld. I also admired them. There are those who think that Onee-sama is usually Onii-sama's maid as a form of loyalty towards Onii-sama and the current Maou-faction. But she just likes small tasks and housework. It seems like it's easier to move around doing simple matters as a maid rather than as a wife of Maou. When she is a maid, she wants to do it completely so she started to have a relationship as a maid to us as well."
They admired those two's genuine romance, and yet when their children want to pursue true happiness, they won't even allow it… what a bunch of hypocrites.
Putting that aside, since Millicas is Sirzechs and Grayfia's son, he might turn out rather splendidly… at the cost of a life filled with danger.
"….Along with admiring them, I loved and respected them. But you know Vergil? I also feel anxious at the same time. Compared to them who are capable, I thought that maybe I'm an inferior sister. There are times when I wonder if it is okay for me to be the next heir."
I saw Rias looking down. So she's been comparing herself to them the whole time. Having an older brother and older sister who is extraordinary, maybe it's natural for her to come to this point.
…
I then hugged her from behind.
"... Vergil?"
"There are those of Rias' worries that I can't fully understand. But to say that you are useless, is a great insult, even to me. Thanks to you, all of you, I was able to find a… purpose, after that battle. I'll be with you for as long as I can, let's get through all the obstacles… together.", I said.
None of these were lies, I said it without hesitation.
Now that we are like this… makes me remembered of that dream…
One that we can be like this, forever…
…
Rias then holds my hand.
"….You always look at me. Yes. You are right. I feel like I can go through anything if you are by my side. It means that I am crazy about you. Yes, let's get through this. Together. Forever.", said Rias as she smiled.
Good, a smile suits her better.
"But just for as long as you can…"
"Did you say something?"
"…No. It's nothing. Let's go! Let's finish the last trial!"
We moved on ahead to the last trial.
*A few minutes later*
"Hello."
Rias and I arrived to the place where Blue, or Ajuka Beelzebub, was waiting. What was arranged was again a table and chairs. A writing implement and a pair of prints of paper are on the table.
"The last trial is writing problems. It's an exam style test that covers the history of the house of Gremory and general knowledge of the Underworld."
Great… a boring history test…
"That's why I will have you seated."
Rias and I sat down. Blue then made a big hourglass with his demonic-powers.
"Then the limit is one hour. The test starts...now."
As soon as the hourglass tipped over, our test started. I turned around the test paper to see that it has a few pages. There were things about the promotion system of going from low-class to high-class, the hierarchy of devils, and other things. I noticed Rias was answering them smoothly. I then casually answered mine as well.
"Now stop."
The test reaches the end with Blue's words. The sand inside the sand-clock has all reached down as well.
Blue started marking the papers with a red pen. When he was marking Rias' paper, the movement of his pen signifies that she is getting all the questions correct. He marked mine quickly as well.
"Now then."
He fixes the test paper by hitting the tips of it against the table.
"Rias Gremory passes without any problems. And Sekiryuutei, Vergil Sparda-san, has..."
Oh, skip the stupid pause and just say it already.
"Passed, but it's a sudden question! You're finished as soon as you make a mistake! So I will make Vergil-san answer!"
Huh… Then ask away.
"To us devils, there were these things called the 72 pillars that existed a long time ago. I want you to name them from 1 to 72 in a row."
That's easy.
"Bael, Agares, Vassago, Gamigin, Marbas, Valefor, Amon, Barbatos, Paimon, Buer, Gusion, Sitri, Beleth, Leraje, Eligos, Zepar, Botis, Bathin, Sallos, Purson, Marax, Ipos, Aim, Naberius, Glaysa-Labolas, Bune, Ronove, Berith, Astaroth, Forneus, Foras, Asmoday, Gaap, Furfur, Marchosias, Stolas, Phoenix, Halphas, Malphas, Raim, Focalor, Wepal, Sabnock, Shax, Vine, Bifrons, Uvall, Haagenti, Crocell, Furcas, Balam, Alocer, Caim, Murmur, Orobas, Gremory, Ose, Amy, Oriax, Vapula, Zagan, Valac, Andras, Flauros, Andrealphus, Cimeries, Amduscias, Belial, Decarabia, Seere, Dantalion and Andromalius."
I do learn history, I just find it boring.
"Splendid. Then what houses among them have become extinct."
Hoh, a trick question huh. It would have been a difficult one… If I was just a simple reincarnated Devil.
"Marbas, Valefor, Buer, Gusion, Leraje, Eligos, Botis, Bathin, Marax, Ipos, Aim, Bune, Ronove, Foras, Gaap, Marchosias, Halphas, Malphas, Raim, Wepal, Sabnock, Vine, Bifrons, Haagenti, Crocell, Alocer, Caim, Murmur, Orobas, Ose, Amy, Zagan, Andras, Flauros, Andrealphus, Cimeries, Amduscias, Decarabia, Seere, and Andromalius."
Blue nodded in satisfaction.
"Correct. You did well. It was supposed to be a nasty problem but….. to be expected from Sparda-sama's son, I will give you a pass."
Of course I know… I put 4 of those houses into the graves myself…
Blue then announces loud.
"With this the ritual, the trial of man and woman of the house of Gremory is finished. Congratulations."
Rias then hugs me.
"Yes! You did well! Vergil! With this there will be no one who will be suspicious of us! Aaah! You and I are definitely the best partners!", said Rias as she kisses me.
"Yeah, we did it.", I answered as I patted her head.
GOGOGOGOGO.
What seems like the last door opened. Blue then points at it.
"Now. Red is waiting. You should go and report about your passing of the ritual."
Rias and I nodded and we went through the last door.
*Later*
There was light coming from the front of the passage. When we came out of it, the ceiling disappeared and instead there was the sky of the Underworld. The area was very spacious, it's circular structured and has viewing seats and a battle stage, like it was a colosseum. Rias and I came out from one of the corners where some of the viewing seats were.
Red and Yellow are standing at the center of the battle stage. In others words Sirzechs and Grayfia. We went down after we found the stairs towards the stage.
"Congratulations, you two."
Yellow warmly welcomes us.
…
This air…
Is this really the end?
That's too good to be true. Especially when these two haven't done a thing.
Red stepped forward and shouts loudly.
"Yosh! So you have reached here! But! The trials of the house of Gremory aren't that easy to end here! I will have Vergil Sparda-san fight me, Satan-Red, as the real final trial! Now defeat me then!"
Red who made a stance that has red aura around him.
I knew it…
"As the leader of the Maou squadron, Satan Ranger, I had wanted to fight Oumaryuutei at least once! Fufufufu! Let's decide who is the real hero of the Underworld!"
"Fufufu! Satan Red! I don't know who you are, but my Vergil is the legendary dragon, Sekiryuutei, as well as the Son of the Legendary Dark Knight, Sparda-sama! You have some nerve to take on the Heavenly Dragon who demolished the Norse Evil-God Loki."
I know that you're confident, Rias, but let's not jump the gun now, shall we?
Even I don't think that winning against Sirzechs will be easy, especially in my current state.
"The opponent is the Sekiryuutei who defeated Loki! I'm getting nervous! I haven't had this much anticipation in a while!"
"...Please don't over do it.", said Grayfia in yellow.
…
Wow…
This might be the first time…
She actually agreed to this.
"Tou!"
BUOOOOOOON!
Satan Red, Sirzechs shoots out the "Power of Destruction".
I tilted my head to the right, and avoided the attack.
The shot that went behind me destroys a large portion of the colosseum. Hmm, I've witnessed his power many times in the past, yet he never ceases to amaze me.
…
Guess we can't disappoint him either.
"*Sigh*… it'll be bad if we just stood here and do nothing. Ddraig!"
[Yeah! I been waiting for it!]
The countdown started. Suddenly… Sirzechs started making stupid poses. What the hell are you doing?
"It's a rule that you can't attack while transforming!"
Hmm…
A weird way to describe the code of Honor…
Must be the influence from those Super Sentai series, which these characters they are playing is based on, by the way.
[WELSH DRAGON SUPER BALANCE BREAKER!]
The sound echoes and a red-aura surrounding me forms into the armor.
"Boosted Gear Scale Mail Omega. Let's settle this.", I said as I readied my stance.
"Fufufu! Bring it on!"
Just like that, our fight started.
*~10 minutes later*
After 10 minutes or so, both Sirzechs and I were breathing a bit hard.
"Haa…haa. You still physically outmatched me… Still, what's wrong Vergil Sparda!? Is this it!? Are your feelings towards Rias this small!?"
Despite being ragged like me, he still confidently making poses. We are equal in destructive power, with my "Extinction Vision" capable of matching his "Power of Destruction", but his techniques prevented my beams from reaching him. We're also evenly matched in hand-to-hand combat, as our exchanges constantly went back and forth between parrying and counterattacking. But physical strength wise, I still managed to outmatch him.
"Vergil-chan~! Do your best~!"
"Keep going, to be able to fight evenly with Sirzechs, even though you are weakened to the point of being way weaker than him already proves how formidable you still are. You are indeed the strongest Sekiryuutei in history, Vergil!"
"...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..."
The other Maous are enjoying themselves, even though Falbium Asmodeus is sleeping. They all took their masks off already since it's just them watching the fight.
"….Power of Destruction! It must mean…..!"
Please tell me you figured it out.
"You're from the House of Bael!"
...
Really?
You are a smart girl, Rias, have you been hypnotized to not recognize your brother?
"You like Rias, don't you? Is it alright like this? If you don't show a strong spirit to defeat me, then I can't let you take care of Rias!"
You sure like putting more oil on the fire huh…
Fire?
Hmm… maybe this is the good time for me to use it.
[BOOSTx15!]
Technically, due to [Juggernaut Drive]'s influence, I can [Boost] way more, up to 50 times, but whatever. Let's see if it works or not.
[TRANSFER!]
I transferred the boosted power to my left fist, I raised my fist up as it is coaxed in crimson demonic dragon flames, the flames finally reached the point of overwhelming radiance!
"Take this!"
DOOOOON!
I said as I plunged my fist to the ground. In that moment, as violent waves of crimson flames and boulders went straight to Sirzechs!
"A splendid breath of a Demonic Dragon. But..."
Sirzechs waved his hand to the side after nodding his head. The sphere of the power of destruction moved and went inside the wave… Then it suddenly grew larger! It spread out and eliminated the wave!
Huh…
So much for that.
[Partner. Fighting for a long time will be a disadvantage. If you are going to take him down, then it's better to do it at once.]
'Well, he wouldn't have been chosen by father to be Lucifer if he is weak now, isn't he?'
[…Indeed. To tell you the truth, I never expected him to be this strong. Perhaps he's stronger than the Old-Lucifer? The power and destructive power is overwhelming, but that "Power of Destruction" is on a different level. He put his talent and effort into the concept of "eliminating". There's probably nothing he can't destroy with that.]
Concept of "eliminating" huh…
I also have that, "Extinction Vision", or more precisely its' original form, "Demonic eyes of Extinction".
… but these eyes as it is right now are just too weak to pierce his defenses.
'In that case, we can't hold back anymore.'
[You sure?]
'I already told you once that he can kill Urizen right? He isn't someone to take on while holding back'
[… I see… Then let's do it!]
I then stood up as I removed my fist from the hole created by my slam.
"I guess I have to go at you with my current full strength then."
I then raised my right fist to the sky. In that moment…
DOOOOOOOON!
Blood red aura started to expand from my body, tearing down the ground beneath my feet. I then recite the chant of power.
[I, who is about to awaken…]
[Am the Heavenly Dragon that has stolen the principles of domination from God….]
[I laugh at the "infinite", and I grieve at the "dream"….]
[I shall become the Red Dragon of Domination…]
" " " " " " " And I shall sink you to the depths of crimson purgatory!" " " " " " "
[JUGGERNAUT DRIVE!]
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
A massive burst of red light!
As the light dissipated, I am now in the form of a massive Demonic Dragon with heavy divine armor.
The seal of the Welsh Dragon has been temporary released!
I'm overflowing with power.
"Vergil, calm down! You're going to bring this whole colosseum down!", said Ajuka Beelzebub as he casted a massive delicate magic formation.
In an instant, all the cracks on the surroundings except the center arena, is repaired.
"Interesting, so this is the [Juggernaut Drive] you conquered, now show me what you got!", said Sirzechs.
I then primed the 4 cannons on my backpack.
PIIIIII!
PIIIIII!
PIIIIII!
PIIIIII!
They all aimed at Sirzechs and fired repeatedly!
The current Lucifer who is, right now, Satan Red, is dodging with finesse. Not bad, then how about…
PIIIIII!
This!
"!"
Sirzechs was grazed by the beam I shoot as he landed. I aimed at the place he would land, and pulled the trigger near the last second, while using the other cannon blasts as the distraction.
"Wide open!"
I shouted as I lunged to his position and delivered a ground slam. A massive shockwave pushed him away as he jumped to avoid being hit. Not letting the chance slide, I prepared "Extinction Vision" again…
PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!
This time, another beam came out of my dragon mouth! It converged with the optic beams, creating an even bigger blast!
"Extinction Blast"… let's go with that.
The beam followed Sirzechs who is speeding just above the ground. The other Maous created a barrier to prevent my attacks from destroying the area. After a while of chase, the beam did not reach Sirzechs.
This is going nowhere, normal attacks would be either avoided or countered, while powerful ones won't even reach his speed of evasion.
Hmm…
…
Huh?
Suddenly, I was beckoned by Grayfia and Rias was next to her. She rushed over to my head's left side.
"What is it?", I asked.
"Vergil, this won't do. You are treating it like a battle, but Sirzechs wants to see your feelings.", said Grayfia.
…
My feelings…
…
"Kiss Rias", she continued.
…
Hah!?
Then Grayfia said this to Rias.
"Listen Rias Gremory. This is my advice. You trust the Sekiryuutei more than anyone correct? Help him let his rage run wild. Let him think with both his head and his heart."
This is… embarrassing…
[Oh just go on with it, it's not like kissing her will kill you or anything.]
'Not helping, Ddraig.'
Rias then thought about it while she put her hand on her chin and then nodded.
"To be given an advice from you, who I can't tell whether you are my enemy or ally is annoying. But that's the only way right now."
"Now Vergil! We must break through this trial, I'll give you a thousand kiss as long as you wanted! I want to get through this trial together with you, and make everyone approve of us! Let's go Vergil!"
Words can't describe how awkward I feel right now. But she seems determined, so I guess I should as well.
"To be honest, I'm very awkward right now… But seeing your resolve, I can't possibly deny it. Let's do this."
I then got a kiss from Rias to my metal dragon nose.
For some reason… both of us blushed madly.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAN!
Suddenly, in various places of my armour, the aura of dragon bursts out! The jewels also emit a red light! I'm filled with energy!
"Well, if we are going to do this, then we will finish it in one blow! Ddraig! Converge all power into "Extinction Blast"!"
[Ou! Leave it to me!]
As the massive surge of power converged right around my armor's head and neck area.
"That is it! Come! The blast created from the love between you and Rias! As a brother! And also as a brother-in-law! I would want to receive that!", said Sirzechs.
The spheres with the power of destruction around Sirzechs gather to one point. So he intends to take it!
"TAKE THIS, SIRZECHS LUCIFER!"
PIIIIIIIIIIIIII!
As I shouted, a massive crimson beam of pure power, even bigger than the "Extinction Ray" I fired earlier, was shot out from my helm. The two attacks collided and covered the scenery in bright light.
In that moment, I blacked out…
*After the battle*
"...Huh?"
I woke up with Rias' face in front of me. The soft sensation on the back of my head... is her thigh.
…
"Are you awake? Ufufufu. You lost conscious after that Vergil.", said Rias as she smiled.
I look around when I got my upper body up. The place was in ruins.
"Looks like the battle arena is in a mess because of Vergil and Satan-Red's battle. Looks like we have to send the repair team afterwards."
"Where is he?", I asked.
"He disappeared. Along with the others."
The question is, did I defeat him?
[Partner.]
'What is it Ddraig?'
[That Maou, Lucifer. He negated the "Mega Extinction Blast" that we fired, however, as he wasn't able to nullify the entire attack, he took quite an amount of damage. I did think that he has an irregular power for a devil. But for him to be this strong… After that, he retreated with the other Maous during the explosion. Well for you to be able to fight against him like that means that your dragon power has improved greatly. I can also see that the portion of power you regained from Urizen is indeed potent]
'I see'
Back during the incident with Loki, Urizen once again tried to mental attack me. His effort was negated by the spirit of Hero Kanon. Thanks to that, along with Shuri Himejima, Akeno's mother's help, I was able to conquer [Juggernaut Drive] and kill Loki.
A few days later, I checked the Boosted Gear to see that a portion of my power was still residing in it. I was able to retrieve it and regained some of my former strength. Today's battle just illustrated that. At this point, I'm possessing about a little more than 27% of my original strength, excluding the Ddraig's power.
Still, Sirzechs was holding back. If he were to go all out, the battle wouldn't have tie out.
"Both of you did very well."
I turned to see Sirzechs standing next to Grayfia who was wearing her maid clothes.
"Onii-sama. Did you just arrive here now?"
...
Why Rias? Why?...
…
You know what, at this point, I don't even care anymore.
Sirzechs then put his hands on our shoulders.
"You did very well. Both of you passed."
Finally it's over. We faced the trials and it ended up with me having a destructive fight with Sirzechs.
"With this, both Master and Mistress will feel relieved.", said Grayfia. Looks like she's in a complete Maid-mode right now.
"Vergil. I'm sorry for getting you involved in this all of a sudden."
Sirzechs apologies to me.
"Don't be, I was just looking out for Rias, that's all"
"I feel better if you say it like that. I was also concerned with the future of both you and Rias. Thanks to that, I was able to catch a glimpse of a bright future. I will leave Rias to you, Vergil."
…
"It's a promise", I said.
. "Congratulatoins Rias-chan! Vergil-chan, I will be going for you~!"
Serafall says it as she jumped onto me and Rias.
"...Ah. It finally finished.", said Falbium Asmodeus.
At least you fulfilled your task as a Judge, but do your job as a Maou properly. My father did not choose you to lazed out like that.
When I was thinking about that, a person came towards me. It's Ajuka Beelzebub. He's having a serious look at me. More like he is looking at my Sacred Gear with a very interested look.
"Can I have a look at the Evil-Piece inside you for a bit?"
Saying that, he poked his finger at my chest and creates many small magic-circles. The devil-letters and numbers written on the magic-circle are circulating at blinding speed.
"Hmm. Looks like you are trying to do something interesting. You are going to the depths of the Sacred Gear right? It's only something possible because it's a Sacred Gear type with a soul sealed in it. The one who pointed out this possibility must be the Viceroy of fallen-angels, Azazel….."
He's smiling and he looks like he's having fun.
"…..The power of chess pieces. The trait is being used on something else and is changing a bit. This is an interesting phenomenon. Looks like it's overwritten by a code that isn't written in my program. From my personal view, it must be the influence of [Juggernaut Drive]… But the overwritten code is messy. With this program, it would malfunction easily… Yes. I will alter the evil-piece within you."
…
Did he just offer me an upgrade?
"Don't you think you are giving an upgrade away too easily?", I asked.
"Of course I will make sure it won't work during the Rating Game. But it's better if you can use it in real battle right? No. It also might be interesting if you can use it in the Rating Game. It might receive good response from viewers who like irregular causes. Well, since now you are the Sekiryuutei you would continue to fight enemy forces. It would be good to be in an environment where you can use the ideas of your ability. More than that, it would be interesting for those viewing it. Also I need to give you my gratitude for stopping my family member. Even though I wish you had let him live… but the past is the past, he did that to himself, there was nothing to say about him anymore."
…
Family huh…
…
"You don't have to worry about that. The ones at fault are us. Instead, I feel deeply sorry for troubling you. Besides, to help the son of our teacher, there's no greater honor.", said Ajuka.
Huh…
And to think that you, alongside the other three, were desperate to prevent me from destroying Mundus and Argosax back then…
"How many secret factors did you include in the evil-piece?"
"There's no way I would tell you that. I made it so the users can find out by themselves."
He replied to me like that. Sirzechs then says it while having a bitter smile.
"Ajuka is a rare person among devils who "create". Thanks to that, the technology in the Underworld went up about 5 stages. But he doesn't care about the role as a Maou."
"It suits me by creating and having fun."
Hmm, he certainly is a unique type of devil. Then Serafall whispers into my ears.
"Sirzechs-chan and Ajuka-chan have always been both friends and rivals since a long time ago. They were both candidates for becoming "Lucifer". But since Sirzechs-chan was more talented at gathering people, Sirzechs-chan became "Lucifer" while Ajuka-chan became "Beelzebub"."
So there was a past like that…
A rival huh… to think about it, I never really had a rival…
Maybe if you can say an equal… other than Dante… there's none.
I can't say the same with Vali. In terms of real strength, even with his {Juggernaut Drive}, he's not my equal… well, not yet anyway.
"Both of you work too much….. Let's take it more slowly… I can't follow your paces… You will become a loser if you work…"
And Asmodeus is hopeless.
"Yes. That should be it."
Ajuka finished tuning my evil-pieces and made the magic circles disappear. I felt my chest, but I felt nothing.
"...Hmm, I don't feel any different."
"You will. The one who is going to change is you. What I did was just a start. The one who would choose a door from various doors and opening it with the key will be you."
So it's all about the user, that's what he meant.
"Now, I will go home. I created a certain game in the human world and am managing it. If I'm not there, difficulty will arise."
"Ajuka. Is "that" the case? Or is it your hobby?"
Beelzebub smiles at Sirzechs' question.
"Yeah. Hobby is something I want to treasure. Oh yeah, Vergil. Do you also want to participate in my game? Don't worry. You can participate from just a single mobile phone."
He asks me that.
"I'll pass. I'm busy.", I replied.
I don't exactly have time for games right now.
Beelzebub then makes a bitter smile.
"Is that so. That's unfortunate. I will look forward to our next meeting. Rise to a new level."
BOOOON.
Beelzebub creates a magic-circle and disappears into the light of transportation while vibrating the atmosphere. Asmodeus disappeared. Looks like he left early.
"Now. There is a plan to start the party for accomplishing the trials. I have already called and gathered Rias' servants."
Sirzechs says that.
So the others are here in the Underworld huh…
"We'll return home immediately by magic-circle. Vergil, can you fly Rias back?"
Huh? Won't it be faster using teleportation magic circle?
I then saw Grayfia come up to me.
"It's a present for Ojou-sama. Please take care of the skies, Vergil-sama.", whispered Grayfia.
A present?
…
Oh…
I see…
"Rias. Vergil. There's one last thing. I was going to announce it at the party. But I will tell it to both of you beforehand. the match against Sairaorg has been decided."
" "...!" "
Rias and I were a bit shocked by Sirzechs' words.
"The date and time will be about the same time as the Kuou Academy's school festival. We will manage the remaining schedules but just keep that in your mind."
The school festival is after the school trip…
Hmm… so the battle starts after the kids return from the school trip huh…
After confirming that, I princess-carried Rias, and flew up into the sky. Serafall, Grayfia, and Sirzechs already went ahead to the party.
About 10 minutes after we flew up, Rias and I looked down at the scenery.
It certainly brings back memories. After I broke the engagement, I took Rias away with my Devil wings. Rias, who is in my arms, hugged me tightly while leaning her face against mine.
"…It brings back memories about that time."
Yes… this was Sirzechs' and Grayfia's intentions, this is their gift to Rias, a beautiful recollection.
"Me too."
"Do you still remember what you said to me?"
"I do. If another engagement be brought in, then I'll smash it to pieces. I'll continue to save Rias, until you're satisfied with who has been picked or who you chose."
"Yes."
She feels very happy.
In a sense… I'm also…"happy"?
"We will always be together. My lovely Vergil."
…
A lost dream… yet also the one I still yearned for…
To call her…"My lovely Rias"…
*Party*
All of us are enjoying the party, suddenly, Sirzechs said, while being drunk.
"And now, the official announcement of the new member of the Maou-squadron!"
He then turns on the TV.
What is this now?
On the screen, a scene of the "Maou-squadron" is being overwhelmed by a large demonic monster was displayed.
"Fuhahahaha! This is the end, for real this time, Maou-squadron!", the monster said.
As it was about to deliver the finishing blow…
BOOOM!
The monster's arm got blown of by an off-screen aura blast.
"Who did that!? Where are you!? SHOW YOURSELF, RIGHT NOW!?", The monster screamed as it held its' wounds in agony.
CLANG
CLANG
CLANG
CLANG
A metal collision sound keeps going off, until both the the Maou-Squadron and the monster looked at a specific direction.
The one they witnessed, was a Maou-Ranger that resembles Satan-Red, but he's red and black, instead of red and white. His armor also features more fiery, thunderous theme than the other Maou-Rangers. He held a dragon-themed beam magnum handgun, the gun that he constantly tapping onto his gauntlet, creating the sounds.
"Another Maou-Ranger!?", exclaimed the monster.
"Listen carefully, blobface. I'm not just any Maou-Ranger, not by a long shot. I am the Maou-Qan [T].", said the new Ranger.
Qan [T]?
As in the derivation of the word "Quanta"? The plural form of "Quantum"?
After that introduction, the screen displays various clips with the new Ranger riding a dragon-themed mechanical T-rex to fight giant monsters.
…
Hold on a second…
…
Is that T-rex mech's design copied my [Juggernaut Drive]'s design?
"Hahahaha! It seems that the fight you had with Sirzechs-sama did more than just improving your relationship with Rias, aye?"
Alex, who was drinking juice, patted my shoulder as he says it.
"They even have plans to make you this Ranger!", he continued as he laughed happily.
…
STRANGLE.
I headlock Alex and suffocates him.
"Pass…pass…pa…"
He went out…
Me? Being a Maou-Ranger?
Not even in a trillion years…
Author's note: Not easy, writing this chapter, especially the last part, which is rather… cringy. One more Extra story, and we'll be moving on to Volume 9. Stay tune.