Raidentensho: Thanks. There will be some interesting things to happen at the peace meeting battle but how much the Old Maou know about Kazuhiko I've not decided on yet.
Stratos263: Yeah there will be differences in the meeting.
Guest: True. Rias is shown to be possessive so I figured it fit she would still try and claim Kazuhiko as hers anyway.
ByyBeats: Thanks.
Neonlight1: Thanks. I figured Rossweisse should show up with the whole link to the Norse Mythology that was used there. As for another Hero Descendant showing up and joining Kazuhiko's side, I haven't thought about it but might be cool if I can decide on a Hero.
OshiroNai: The Salamanders are more to fit in with the rest of the Dogongo Cavern references from Ocarina of Time. Yeah, I think Rossweisse can be underused given how far along in canon she shows up.
ShadowUzumaki55: Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah but Kalawarner just enjoys the idea of it as much as the challenge. The Angels will have some interesting reactions when they find out although not fully sure how Michael and the other Archangels will react.
Sano: That's true.
Abel: I had intended to have her pair with Saji as I could see Sona getting annoyed at the amount of secrets that Kazu has from her and Rias and she prefers working with all the facts.
Universal Crunch: Thanks. I figured I should bring back in some of the other girls who aren't around Kazuhiko as often, I will probably have Yasaka come up soon as well. Glad you enjoy Rias' roasting and I realise that Blair has been missing so I'll include her more. Yeah, I did intend she would be somewhat of an Anti-Pervert guard for Kazu but also wanted her to have no modesty to clash with that and it will be funny to see how she deals with Akeno and Rias when she gets a chance. Glad you like Seraphina and hope you enjoy the swimsuit scene in this chapter as well.
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"" – Speech
'' - Thought
[] – Sacred Gear
[] – Albion/ Ddraig
{} - Metatron
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Kazuhiko blinked as the magic circle faded around him, arching an eyebrow in surprise as he realised that there was more people in the clubroom than usual. Sirzechs was sitting at Rias' desk while Grayfia was preparing tea with Akeno's help.
"What's going on here?" Kazuhiko asked curiously as he wandered to take his seat in between Seraphina and Asia, noticing curiously that Grayfia and Sirzechs' gazes had locked onto him the moment he had appeared in the room while Asia took hold of his hand. Each of the students were wearing their summer uniform as the weather started to heat up.
"Just about to start, Yuuki Kazuhiko-kun…" Sirzechs spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding as Rias asked doubtfully
"Onii-sama, why are you here?"
"What are you saying? Classroom visits are coming soon, right? I am also thinking to participate. By all means I want to see my little sister working hard in her studies from close up" Sirzechs replied with a smile while holding up an unfilled form. Kazuhiko remembering that his father wanted to come this time partly to see how he was doing in class and partly to have a go at Rias for what she had put him through, Seraphina had also told him that her mother and sister were coming as well.
"Grayfia, right? You're the one who told Onii-sama?" Rias spoke annoyed as she looked at Grayfia, who nodded as she responded instantly
"Yes, the reports from the school come to me who has been entrusted with the schedule of the Gremory household. Of course I am Sirzechs-sama's Queen as well, thus I reported it to my master." Rias sighed at hearing that, Kazuhiko suppressing a frown at how she didn't want her family seeing how she was doing.
"Even if my Maou duties are hard, even if I have to take a day off from my work, I wanted to participate in my little sister's class visit. Don't worry. Otou-ue will come over as well" Sirzechs added, Kazuhiko looking interested as he thought
'So her Tou-san is coming here as well…'
"T-That's not true! Isn't Onii-sama the Maou? To leave your job and come here! The Maou can't treat a single Devil in a special way!" Rias rebuked before Sirzechs tilted his head as he countered
"No no, this is my work as well, Rias. Actually I thought about conducting the conference between the 3 factions in this school. I came to inspect the meeting place."
"Makes sense…" Kazuhiko muttered loudly, drawing attention to himself as Rias asked
"…Really?"
"Well yeah. This school has two younger siblings to the Maou, me, the wielder of Hakuryuukou, Kiba who can use holy-demonic swords, Xenovia who uses Durandal and Hyodo who has Zrinitra. Even Kokabiel and Sekiryuutei have both showed up here with the former attacking as well. Honestly, this place is starting to look like a supernatural danger spot ever since I became aware of the supernatural." Kazuhiko explained, Rias looking sheepishly as Yu chuckled and Sirzechs nodded in agreement.
"Are you the Maou? Nice to meet you, I am the one called Xenovia" Xenovia spoke up, Sirzechs smiling to her as he replied
"Good day to you, Xenovia. I am Sirzechs Lucifer. I got the report from Rias. The holy sword wielder of Durandal got reincarnated as a devil, not to mention became my sister's family… Truth be told, I was doubting my ears when I heard it the first time."
"I also didn't think that I would become a devil. To be reincarnated into the side I kept on killing, even if I say so myself, I sometimes regret it and that it was quite a bold move…Yeah, that's it. Why did I become a devil? However, at that time, truthfully, anything was fine… But, was it really fine to be a devil?" Xenovia replied, her gaze flickering over to Kazuhiko for a moment before Sirzechs responded
"Hahaha, it's great that my little sister's family has a lot of interesting people. Xenovia, since you just were reincarnated you won't understand your own way but I want you to support the Gremory household as Rias' family. I'll be counting on you."
"If I am asked by the Legendary Maou written in the Bible to do it, then I'll have no choice but to do it. I don't know how much I'll be able to do but allow me to do whatever I can in my capability." Xenovia spoke with a nod, Sirzechs smiling as he replied
"Thanks." Xenovia blushed as she ducked her head down, Sirzechs turning his gaze to Kazuhiko as he asked
"How has your contracts with Azazel been going?" Everyone turned their attention to the brunet, Rias first to speaking up
"What? Why didn't you tell me about this Kazu?" Kazuhiko shrugged in response, shooting a knowing look to Sirzechs as he answered
"I thought your brother would have said something seeing as he's been having me followed" Sirzechs smiled sheepishly while Grayfia's eyes widened barely in surprise towards Kazuhiko as Rias turned to look annoyed at her brother. Kazuhiko had picked up on the faint aura literally days after Kokabiel's defeat, forcing himself to become even more wary so they didn't find out about Metatron or his Angel side.
"If Azazel wanted me dead he'd lose out on the research he's doing on Sacred Gears and Kala-san has told me that he only wants peace anyway so he's not a threat aside from trying to recruit me. As for that power, I haven't managed to activate it since I beat Kokabiel down with it so you don't have to worry about me turning it on Gremory here" Kazuhiko answered before Sirzechs or Rias could ask, surprising them as Grayfia's eyes narrowed slightly at realising that the brunet had read completely and correctly why the people sent to watch him as well as Sirzechs bringing up Azazel's contracts with him. Kiba, Koneko and Akeno had frozen to various degrees at Kazuhiko's words and the blatant-ness he had pointed it out at everyone.
…
Kazuhiko was glad for the others leaving ahead of him as he walked back towards his home. The meeting with Sirzechs had taken a bit longer with them talking about where the Maou and Grayfia would be staying for the night which Kazuhiko had just pointed out why couldn't they just come back to the human world in the morning rather than find somewhere to stay for the night, earning an embarrassed look from Sirzechs at completely overlooking the simple idea.
'I swear that idiot has no common sense at all' Kazuhiko thought to himself, Albion nodding in agreement as he muttered
[Nice putting him in his place about your Angel powers]
{You really shouldn't have commented about killing Gremory just because you have my power} Metatron added in a stern elder sister tone, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes softly as he mentally retort
'It wasn't that, Metatron… It's the fact he has the nerve to follow me once I had to use your power and didn't even consider coming to me to ask about it. How do they expect to gain any trust with me if they keep spies on me rather than talk to me face to face.' Kazuhiko blinked as he picked up a familiar yet extremely faint aura behind him, turning to where he could sense it fade even more as he called out
"You can come out now, Grayfia-san!" Heels clicked from an alley on Kazuhiko's left as the silver haired maid made herself known as she stepped out before him and asked
"How did you sense me?"
"Karasuba-sensei taught me that auras can't be completely hidden only suppressed to the point most won't notice it so she helped with focusing my senses and instincts to pick up attackers or people hiding" Kazuhiko answered relaxed, Grayfia looking at him for a moment before she gave a small nod as she continued approaching him.
"What was your meetings with Azazel about?" Grayfia asked, Kazuhiko arching an eyebrow in curiosity as he countered
"Shouldn't your master being asking me that?"
"Would you answer him if he did?" Grayfia replied with a knowing look, Kazuhiko smirking slightly as he spoke
"Touché… It is like I said before he was interested in meeting me and seeing the one who taken out Kokabiel and I'm the Hakuryuukou, so my Sacred Gear is of interest to him. Only other thing we really talked about aside from random everyday stuff is him wanting me to take out an assistant of his out on dates and he was my contractor so I don't see a problem with that…" Grayfia nodded in understanding, surprised at the honesty from him as she replied
"And the power you used against Kokabiel?"
"Hmm? You think if I knew how to activate that power I wouldn't have used it against Riser first rather then turning him into an ice cube? I have no idea what or how I came to be able to hold it, let alone activate it" Kazuhiko answered with a shrug, Grayfia believing that he was right. If Kazuhiko had unlocked that power against Riser, the Phenex wouldn't be sealed and had been killed at worst by what Rias and the others had felt when the crystal bow had appeared.
"There are calls for you to release Riser-sama… The imprisonment has made many other clans wary in case you would do such a thing again" Grayfia commented, Kazuhiko shrugging as he responded
"So… What are they offering then? I mean after all, there is really no reason for me to release Phenex"
"You can't cause problems by freezing influential people like Riser-sama just because he annoyed you as it will cause you more enemies in the Underworld. Even Ojou-sama will soon suffer at being seen as unable to control you." Grayfia started to lecture, Kazuhko barely stopping himself from rolling his eyes as he countered coolly
"I don't remember anyone actually approaching me to release him? Even if it's a custom to ask Gremory, how they can be sure she is passing them onto me or even looking them over, I mean it's not like she ever hid her dislike of Phenex. Honestly, I would have thought his parents would care enough to come ask me themselves even if they were busy. As for making enemies, I'm already the Hakuryuukou so I'll always have enemies show up after me"
"Lord Phenex has approached me with a proposition for you from Ravel-sama…" Grayfia started, noting that Kazuhiko looked surprised as she continued
"For the release of Riser-sama she is willing to become your [Bishop] in the future while currently she would become your assistant/ manager with your contracts and duties"
Kazuhiko couldn't help but feel impressed by the youngest Phenex, the deal that she was offering showed that her family was more important than her status which he could respect. The 'future [Bishop]' part of the deal he wouldn't accept, due to know liking being or the thought of ordering someone else around as he answered
"I'll only accept her as an assistant/ manager. The future [Bishop] stuff I don't really care about as I don't like the idea of being able to order her or anyone around in the future. The mere fact that she's willing to put her family before her own status, I can respect that so, please ask her when it would be best for me to release him" Grayfia nodded in response, a small smile playing on her lips as she understood that Kazuhiko would want people who he could trust and rely on in whatever peerage he would have in the future.
…
Kazuhiko took a calming breathe as he sat in an empty classroom of the Old School Building the next day, his eyes focused on the seven balls of flames that floated before him, each of which was burning in a separate [Vongola Flame], as he kept his attention on keeping them balanced so he could fulfil his own made conditions to melt the ice from his [Snow Flame]. Slowly he focused on moving the fireballs closer so they would all be close enough within affecting each other.
[Looks like you're getting a better handle on manipulating them this way but the concentration needed isn't any good for a fight] Albion mused quietly as he tried to avoid distracting Kazuhiko as Metatron added
{I must admit it was rather complicated means to melt them but then I guess it makes it harder for someone to figure out how to do it}
Kazuhiko frowned slightly, extinguishing the flames with a flick of his fingers as he spoke "Can I help you Akeno-sempai?"
Akeno smiled from the doorway, watching as Kazuhiko got up from where he had been sitting on the floor as she replied "Grayfia-san told Buchou and I that you were going to release Riser-san soon because of a deal with Ravel-san. She even said you refused to have her as your future [Bishop] as well"
"Yeah…" Kazuhiko started, stretching his body as Akeno's eyes wandered over him as he continued
"She's offering her services as my assistant/ manager if I release Phenex from his ice cube. She's earned my respect by putting her family before herself, even if Phenex is a perverted douchebag, so there was no need for her to be forced to join a peerage. Hell, I don't want to order servants about or like even being ordered myself so I'm not going to put someone else through it"
"What about Buchou?" Akeno asked with a frown, Kazuhiko looking at her as if curious what she meant as Akeno continued
"Rias considers her servants family why don't you respect her given the leeway we have from her?"
"If that was true, why did she not explain things when I first became her servant? Had she had actually told me about what had happened then I would at least have some sort of respect for her. I can't stand people who abandon those who are their family or friends and if what you say about Gremory's view on the rest of us then she did that when I was newly reincarnated" Kazuhiko explained, Akeno frowning as she understood what he meant.
"She made one mistake, Kazu-kun…? Can't you give her another chance" Kazuhiko frowned as he regarded Akeno with a disbelieving look as he asked
"Is this before or after she failed to mention her engagement with Phenex and forced us to fight with only ten days of training against a peerage that has experience? Or maybe after she refused to actually get in contact with Lucifer when Excalibur showed up or even before the fight with Kokabiel which, may I remind you, you had to do instead"
"Rias is just like you and me, she makes mistakes Kazu-kun but she really does care for us" Akeno responded, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he countered
"I don't doubt that but hiding information from the rest her 'family' isn't helpful for us in the long run especially when it could change our future as well."
"When are you going to release him then?" Akeno asked after a few moments observing Kazuhiko as he shrugged as he answered
"Probably in a day or two, waiting to hear from Grayfia-san once she gets into contact with Ravel-san and sort out the when"
"Kazu-sama" Blaire called, drawing Akeno and Kazuhiko's attention as Blaire stepping into the room and giving Akeno a wary look before turning back to her master as she continued
"A contract has just came in for you."
"Thanks Blaire… I'll go deal with it now" Kazuhiko replied, Blaire nodding as she glanced back at Akeno before leaving behind him.
…
Kazuhiko looked around curiously as he and Grayfia appeared before the gates of the Phenex Castle, the former wearing his school uniform as he had been told that after school would be the best for both sides. Grayfia started to walk towards the gates, Kazuhiko moving to keep up as the two guards stood to attention and the large gates opened by themselves.
"Please follow me" Grayfia spoke stoically as she started to walk forwards, Kazuhiko looking around as he followed a few steps behind.
[Should be interesting to see how Phenex's peerage will react] Albion mused, Kazuhiko nodding softly as Grayfia glanced back and asked
"What special means will you need to unseal Riser-sama?"
"Hmm…" Kazuhiko looked up at the surprising question, arching an eyebrow at the silver haired maid before checking who was around
"The unsealing is extremely hard compared to the sealing… I have to use and manipulate all seven flames to negate the traits of the ice created by the [Snow Flame] but I also added in so that only I can melt my own ice." Grayfia looked thoughtfully at him before asking
"What stops someone from physically breaking the ice?"
"Well you've got more chance of shattering Phenex then freeing him that way and the ice will still retain its ability so the moment he starts to regenerate he'd get frozen over again as the magic involved in that would feed the ice." Grayfia nodded in understanding, glad that the Phenex hadn't thought of trying to smash the ice as it would have caused more trouble.
{I assume that smashing the ice was their next option if you didn't agree to free him} Metatron spoke, Kazuhiko mentally nodding back as he slipped his hands into his pockets as he continued walking taking in the differences of the Underworld from the normal world he lived in.
Reaching the large double doors of the Phenex Castle, Kazuhiko looked curiously at Grayfia and Yubelluna, noting the latter subconsciously taking a step back from him as Grayfia spoke "If you will please lead us towards where Riser-sama is stored"
Yubelluna nodded as she warily looked at Kazuhiko before leading them inside, the brunet taking in the rich amount of orange and gold as the purple haired [Queen] spoke "Lord and Lady Phenex is already waiting there with Ravel-sama"
The room that they were lead to turned out to be a modest sized yet empty room that had Riser's frozen state in the middle of it, three people standing in front of it turning to greet them.
"Ah, Yuuki Kazuhiko-san… Thank you for agreeing to free my son and I must thank you for knocking him down a peg or two." Lord Phenex, a blond haired man wearing a formal suit, spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko looking confused at the latter part as Lord Phenex explained
"Riser became too arrogant in his powers, believing himself unbeatable and you've shown him that's not true. Hopefully he will have learnt something from his loss"
"It's alright… If he hasn't I would quite happily deliver him a repeat lesson if you wanted" Kazuhiko replied with a small smile which caused Lord Phenex to chuckle
"I'll keep that in mind, now shall we start with the unsealing"
"Of course… I will need you to stand back and to keep silent so I can focus properly. The unsealing process is a lot more difficult than the sealing" Kazuhiko explained, the trio of Phenex, Yubelluna and Grayfia nodding and moving away as Kazuhiko moved to stand in front of the frozen Riser.
Holding his hands apart, Kazuhiko took a calming breathe before a ball of [Sky Flames] flared into life between them, growing till it was the size of a tennis ball. Quickly another ball of magic appeared nearby, turning into [Storm Flames] and floating just out of touch from the [Sky Flames]. From there, a new ball of flames emerged in the order of [Rain], [Sun], [Lightning], [Cloud] and finally [Mist].
The flames were moved closer till the edges of each nearly touch the [Sky Flame] in the middle, Kazuhiko slowly pressing the flames forwards till they reached the ice which started to melt and release steam. Ravel gasped in surprise, her own fire magic being unable to even make a dent in the ice while the brunet before her was doing it by using his own brand of 'flame' magic.
A tense hour passed as Kazuhiko continued to melt the ice with his flames, resulting with an unconscious Riser collapse forwards on the ground. His family and Yubelluna rushing forwards to check on him as Kazuhiko dismissed his flames and sighed in relief, the brunet noticing Grayfia give him a small nod.
"Wha…?" Riser croaked out, shakily lifting his head to find himself looking up at a smirking Kazuhiko who waved his hand as he greeted
"Hey Phenex…" Riser's eyes rolled back as he fell unconscious, Kazuhiko chuckling as he noticing the looks from Grayfia, Ravel, Yubelluna and Lady Phenex giving him annoyed looks while Lord Phenex chuckled amused.
"He just need to recover. May have a bit of issue with moving cause of the time frozen but aside from that he'll be fine" Kazuhiko explained, Yubelluna and Ravel relaxing as the former moved to pick up her [King] while the latter bowed to him as she spoke
"Thank you for releasing Onii-sama… I'll go pack my things, Hakuryuukou-sama"
"No need to rush Ravel-san and please just call me Kazu" Kazuhiko replied with a small smile, Ravel shaking her head with a slight blush as she countered
"I can't refer to the one who I will be assisting so informally… M-May I call you 'Kazuhiko-sama' instead?"
"That's fine I guess" Kazuhiko replied reluctantly with a sigh, Lord and Lady Phenex sharing an amused look between themselves at how Kazuhiko wasn't taking to being formally spoken to as Ravel nodded and quickly left the room.
…
"So from this day forwards, I will be working as Kazuhiko-sama's assistant" Ravel finished her introduction formally as she addressed everyone in the ORC, her eyes turning to where Kazuhiko and Seraphina sat before Rias spoke with a smile
"Welcome Ravel-san, please make yourself at home here"
"Thank you Rias-san" Ravel replied with a nervous smile before she moved to take one of the chairs in the room, Xenovia looking confused as Kiba asked curiously
"So Riser-san was released then…?"
"Yes. Onii-sama was… Although he is still recovering from the… ordeal" Ravel replied with a slight grimace, Kazuhiko wondering what had happened to Riser since he'd seen him taken away before noticing curious looks being directed at him as he frowned as he retort
"I didn't do anything to him aside from releasing him…"
"Well let's start with our devil duties for today…" Rias started, deciding to change the subject and getting everyone to nod as Mittelt, Kiba and Koneko moved to leave to attend to their contracts. Rias and Akeno leaving to go see Sona about something, Asia, Yu, Kazuhiko and Seraphina started to work on what homework they had while Kalawarner lounged on one of the sofas with a romantic novel open in her hands.
"Kazuhiko-sama, where did you develop your fire magic?" Ravel asked curiously, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes at noticing Yu's amused look as he turned to the blonde and answer, once he pulled a volume of Katekyo Hitman Reborn from his pocket dimension
"It came from here, Ravel-san…"
"But that's…?" Ravel spoke surprised, taking the book from Kazuhiko's hand as Yu chuckled as the brunet continued
"Yeah, it's a manga… But Devil magic is purely imagination based so why not base it off something that already been created and you know well even if it just from someone else's ideas" Ravel sat in thought at hearing that, the idea of using before giving him a nod as she replied
"That makes sense…If it already works then why shouldn't someone else learn to use it?"
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"We're leaving, Tou-san!" Kazuhiko called before closing the door behind him, turning to see Seraphina, Kalawarner, Yu, Asia, Mittelt and Ravel waiting for him so they could go to school as a group. It had been a few days since Ravel had come to Kuoh and she seemed to have easily adjusted to being a first year in the same class as Mittelt and Koneko, although Kazuhiko had noticed the rivalry between the three starting to develop.
"Morning." Xenovia spoke as she joined the group, Kazuhiko remembering that she was living alone in an apartment near his house as they greeted her back. Asia and Xenovia chatting friendly together the latter speaking up first
"Asia, were you able to finish last night's homework?"
"Yes. What about you, Xenovia-san?"
"Well, I don't know some things that are in Japanese. Would you teach me?"
"Yes! Please leave it to me! But, Kanji is still a bit…"
"Me too. It's really scary that the Japanese learn these complex characters. I am catching a glimpse of a part of a major economic power."
"We'll help you both" Seraphina spoke with a reassuring smile while glancing to Kazuhiko whose arm she was holding as he nodded and added
"Yeah, I don't mind helping you with that, Xenovia-san, Asia-san"
"I see. This is also the Lord's guidance." Asia spoke with a bright smile, Xenovia nodding as she added
"Yes, it is the Lord's guidance."
"Amen…"
"Amen…Ouch!" Asia and Xenovia added, the latter wincing in pain from praying to God as Kazuhiko sighed as he spoke to the former exorcist
"You should be careful Xenovia-san…" Xenovia nodded in response before Mittelt spoke excitedly
"Today's going to be fun especially with the pool"
"Yeah…" Ravel agreed, Yu looking amused as he caught her gaze shift back to Kazuhiko before he commented
"Got to admit it does seem like a fun payment for getting Kaichou and the Student Council's help with Kokabiel" Kazuhiko and Seraphina nodded in agreement, Kalawarner chuckling as she hugged the former's arm tighter as she whispered huskily
"It's going to be very fun" Kazuhiko's face reddened at hearing that, Seraphina kissing his cheek as she giggled.
…
Kazuhiko smiled as he stepped out of the male changing room, knee length dark blue swimming shorts the only thing he was wearing, as he wandered over to look at the now clean and full pool. Yu left a moment later in black swimming shorts, moving to stand next to his friend as he spoke amused "I wonder what Gremory's going to try today"
"Whatever she does probably won't last long if Sera-san sees it" Kazuhiko replied, shooting his friend an annoying knowing look as Yu stifling a snort as he retort
"Probably… You know she doesn't seem to take any hint" Kazuhiko sighed as he nodded before hearing Rias speak up as she left the changing rooms
"Hey Kazu, how does my swimsuit look?" Kazuhiko silently sighed, glancing back to see Rias standing proudly in a white bikini as he shrugged
"It's alright…" Rias frowned at hearing that, hoping to have more of an effect on Kazuhiko then that as Seraphina asked slightly nervously
"Hey Kazu-kun… What do you think?" Kazuhiko gaped once his eyes had focused onto the bluenette in a light blue bikini that was tied at the front, her arms wrapped around her waist as she smiled coyly at his reaction.
"Wow…" Kazuhiko spoke, Seraphina's smile growing as she looked over him, taking special note over the developing muscles from his training with Karasuba before she replied
"You look really good as well" Kazuhiko sheepishly scratched the back of his head before Akeno giggled to an annoyed Rias
"Ufufu, looks like you lost out again to Sera-san. By the way Kazu-kun, how does mine look?" Kazuhiko looked over to see Akeno wearing a red and blue bikini before Kalawarner asked
"What about me, Kazu-kun?" Kalawarner making a pose, only to smirk at a staring Kazuhiko, her black bikini only having small pieces of cloth to cover the important parts, as he commented embarrassed
"T-That looks great…"
"Kazu-san, I-I came after changing as well"
"Kazu-san, I've ready as well"
"Kazuhiko-sama… I have changed as well" Asia, Mittelt and Ravel spoke as they stepped out as well, Kazuhiko giving them smiles at seeing the trio of blonde in school swimsuits as he replied
"You look cute in those, girls…"
"Ehehe. I am happy that Kazu-san said that. Koneko-chan is wearing a school swimsuit as well." Asia spoke with a smile, Koneko looking slightly embarrassed as Mittelt added
"Ravel-san was worried about not knowing how to swim"
"I was not!" Ravel protested, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as Yu shot him a knowing look before he spoke
"Don't worry I'll help you if you would like…" Ravel blinked in surprise as she looked at Kazuhiko, Asia smiling as she spoke
"I'd like some help to Kazu-san…"
"I-If Kazuhiko-sama is offering then I may as well accept" Ravel added with a slight blush, Yu mouthing 'Playboy' at Kazuhiko who shot an annoyed look back as Rias decided to add, resting her hands on Koneko's shoulders
"Ah, could you help Koneko as well…"
"Alright…" Kazuhiko spoke with a nod.
…
"Yes, 1, 2. 1, 2." Kazuhiko spoke as he held Koneko's hands, helping her with her feet pedalling exercises, his eyes flickering to see Seraphina smiling as she sat on the side with Mittelt and Asia, both blondes calling out support.
"Keep it up, Koneko-chan!" Ravel was sitting a bit away with a manga in her hands, Kazuhiko amused that she had decided that it couldn't hurt for her to look into possible ideas for her own fire magic and Yu was helping explain things to her. Rias and Akeno were swimming lengths of the pool while Kalawarner was sunbathing of to the side on a vinyl sheet.
"Puwa-. …. Sempai, sorry for making you help me out…." Koneko spoke apologetically, Kazuhiko smiling back at her as he replied
"Nah, its fine. It's a Sempai's job to look out for his Kouhai, plus I don't really mind" Glancing behind him, Kazuhiko nodded as he stopped near the edge as he added
"And we have reached the end." Koneko bumped into his chest, Kazuhiko wrapping an arm around her to make sure she would be ok as he heard her mumble, with red cheeks
"….Kazu-sempai, you're unexpectedly gentle." Kazuhiko patted her on her head before moving to help her get out as he called
"Who's next?"
"Me next!" Mittelt called, waving her arms around, Asia looking embarrassed as Seraphina giggled.
…
"…Aaaaaah, I am tired." Asia spoke with a sigh as she lay on the vinyl sheet spread out, her eyes slipping closed as she drifted to sleep. Kazuhiko smiled as he sat next to her while Koneko sat on her other side with a book in her hands. Ravel, Mittelt, Kalawarner and Yu were playing around in the pool with a beach ball.
Glancing over to where Seraphina was settling down on another vinyl sheet, Kazuhiko moved to sit down next to her as she pulled out a bottle of suntan lotion from her bag.
"Can you put this on my back?" She asked slightly embarrassed as Kazuhiko smiled as he replied
"Of course" Giving him a sweet kiss in thanks, Seraphina quickly pulled off her bikini top before laying down on her front on the sheet as she spoke
"I won't get sunburnt because of being a dragon but Kaa-san said this oil would be good for my skin" Seraphina smiled as Kazuhiko gently gathered her hair together and moved it out of the way, finding the peaceful humming from Kazuhiko relaxing her more before his hands started to work on rubbing the oil in. Seraphina let slip a moan as Kazuhiko massaged the oil in, his fingers brushing against the sides of her breasts as his hands worked up her sides.
Kazuhiko frowned as something hit him on the head, looking around to see a small red cartoonish bat flapping about his head before pointing one of its wings at where Rias was sitting, shaking a small bottle in her hand as she mouthed "Come here"
The brunet's gaze shifted back to the familiar, shooting it an annoyed look as he muttered "You go do it, you've got a human form"
An indignant squeak from the bat was the only answer he got, batting at Kazuhiko's head with its wings before a blue fireball skimmed past its body and making both of them look to see Seraphina glaring at the bat while one hand was pointed at it as she growled "That was the warning… Next one will hit"
The bat gulped its black eyes focusing on the small fireball that was forming in Seraphina's hand before deciding to flee, Kazuhiko smiling as he went back to massaging her shoulders as she moaned again as he whispered into her ear "Thanks for that…"
"I'm not letting her interrupt my massage… You are really good at this" Seraphina moaned softly back, Kazuhiko soon developing a blush as a pair of slender arms wrapped around him from behind and a pair of soft orbs were pressed into his back.
"Can I have the next massage?" Kalawarner asked sultrily, Kazuhiko glancing to see her head rested on his shoulder as he was interrupted before he could reply.
"I think I should have the next massage, Kala-san" Rias spoke, drawing the attention of the trio and making Kazuhiko arch an eyebrow at the fact she had already discarded her bikini top as Kalawarner hugged him tighter as she replied
"Oho! You really think you deserve Kazu-kun's skilled hands running over your body and stimulating each nerve" Kazuhiko felt Seraphina shudder under his hands, Kalawarner smirking slightly at seeing the blush grow on Rias' face as Akeno approached and giggled
"I would love Kazu-kun to apply oil on me as well" Seraphina turned over where she lay, shooting an annoyed look at Rias and Akeno as she sat up and hugged Kazuhiko to her, squashing him between her and Kalawarner as she spoke annoyed
"No way. I'm not letting either of you two near Kazu-kun"
"Ara, it's unfair that it's just you Sera-san" Akeno spoke with a small pout, Rias nodding as she added
"Yes, I should be next as I have asked already"
"Ufufu… I think you're wrong" Kalawarner started, Rias crossing her arms as she rebuked
"My familiar asked for me"
"That annoying bat didn't ask anything… It was just hitting Kazu-kun" Seraphina shot back annoyed, Kalawarner and Akeno nodding as the latter replied
"She's right Buchou…"
"Whose side are you on Akeno?" Rias shouted annoyed, Akeno giving her a smile back as Kalawarner watching amused before the crimson haired young woman shot at the others
"I will not lose to any of you"
"Oh really!" Seraphina spoke, moving to stand between Kazuhiko and Rias with a stern look on her face as she added
"Who said you were 'competition' to begin with?"
"Hey Kazu-kun, Buchou is scary. I normally run around and get tired out, I just want to release the built up thing in my cute Kouhai" Akeno spoke challengingly, Kalawarner smirking as she replied
"Akeno. Aren't you going too overboard? You, aren't you forgetting that you're my servant?"
"Really now…? I doubt you could keep up with the lessons I aim to teach Kazu-kun" Kalawarner spoke with a smirk, moving to stand with the three other young women.
"You are not teaching Kazu-kun anything before I do otherwise you'll turn him into a beast" Rias shot back, a crimson aura around her before Seraphina's azure aura flared as she growled back
"Who said that you would be teaching my boyfriend anything like that!?"
"Ara ara, I won't back down, Sera…" Akeno spoke with a closed eyed smile, a gold aura appearing around her with sparks crackling. Kalawarner's aura flared as well as she added
"I'm not going to give you Kazu-kun, Crimson virgin princess-kun"
"You can't stop me, Fallen Angel slut-san" Akeno shot back, Seraphina smirking dangerous as she countered
"Pot meet kettle, vulgar priestess of thunder-san"
"You're no better, Azure virgin dragon-san" Rias retorted with a glare. Kazuhiko sighed exasperated as the pressure grew around the quartet of young women as he glanced around to make sure no one was close enough to be affected by it, noticing that Mittelt and Ravel was watching intrigued from the far edge of the pool while Yu smirked.
Turning back to the quartet, explosions started to be set off as they started to fight. They were throwing their magic attacks around, Kazuhiko ending up having to lean his head out of the way as a bolt of yellow lightning zipped close to his head as he heard Albion mutter [I hope you don't have to clean up this mess]
'I hope not too' Kazuhiko thought to himself, watching the young women for a few more moments before Metatron asked curiously
{I wonder why Xenovia-san hasn't appeared yet…} Kazuhiko frowned at realising that Metatron was right, making his way over to Mittelt and Ravel as he asked
"Hey Mitt-san, Ravel-san, have either of you saw Xenovia-san?"
"I think she went into the equipment room for the pool, Kazu-san" Mittelt called, Ravel nodding in agreement.
…
Stepping into the equipment room, Kazuhiko looked around running a hand through his hair as he muttered "Why'd she come in here of all places?"
[No idea… Probably church upbringing that screwed her up] Albion replied before Metatron spoke up
{Ahem…}
'No offense, Metatron but you have to admit that the church seclude their exorcists and holy maidens from the real world if Xenovia-san and Asia-san are any example' Kazuhiko mentally replied before jumping at hearing Xenovia speak up behind him
"Oh my, its Yuuki Kazuhiko-sama. What happened? And, the outside seems a bit noisy?"
"Oh, that's just Gremory, Akeno-san, Sera-san and Kala-san having a disagreement. What are you doing in here?" Kazuhiko replied, Xenovia nodding in understanding as she replied
"Ah. It's my first swimsuit so it took time to put it on. Does it suit me?" Xenovia was wearing a dark green bikini that was held together at the front by wire and empathised her figure.
"I think it suits you. I guess that's to be expected with being raised by the church that you wouldn't be use to this. Offensive stuff like this is prohibited by them after all" Kazuhiko replied, Xenovia nodding as she explained
"Well that's right. Though before saying that, I, myself didn't have interest in stuff like this. Though the girls learning around me, the female soldiers let out their dissatisfaction at not being able to touch things like that."
"But, not only did my future change, even if it's just a bit, I want to experience the entertainment befitting girls, that's how I feel. That's what I have started feeling recently." Xenovia added after a moment of thought, Kazuhiko nodding before noticing the solemn expression on her face as she added
"Yuuki Kazuhiko-sama. There's something I wanted to talk about."
"I told you before Kazu is fine, we're comrades now Xenovia-san" Kazuhiko replied with a friendly smile, Xenovia nodding as she replied
"Then Kazu-sama. I will say it again, won't you make a child with me?" Kazuhiko stared at her as if he misheard her, Xenovia looking confused before continued
"Didn't you hear it? Alright. Kazu-sama, let's make children together"
"What the hell!?" Kazuhiko shouted in shock, Xenovia covering his mouth with her hands as she whispered
"Shh. Don't let out such a loud voice. We'll be noticed."
"Y-You, suddenly saying that…." Kazuhiko replied shocked, Xenovia nodded as she interrupted him
"Yeah, let's talk in turns." Xenovia then continued on, ignoring Kazuhiko's shocked and annoyed look
"I was born and brought in the headquarters of the church, Rome, so that the element to be able to wield holy swords would be born, from childhood, for God, for religion, I endeavoured in my training and studies.
From childhood, while saying that, dreams and objectives, everything was entwined with God and faith. For example, defeating devils was for the sake of the Lord, and the one propagating that, the Vatican, while believing that, I've never doubted it. That's why, after becoming a devil now, you can say that my dreams and objectives have disappeared."
"I understand that but… Why does that lead to making kids?" Kazuhiko asked credulously
"Yeah, while serving God, I had thrown away the part of me, a women's happiness. My body, my heart, I sealed everything for the sake of faith. However, like this, I am currently a devil. What should I do, initially I didn't understand. After asking my present master, Rias-buchou: 'Devils are beings that possess greed, fulfil greed, award greed, and desire greed. Try living as you wish.'
That's why, I felt free to release, what was sealed inside me, and become skilful in that. And then, my new objective, dream is-to bear children."
"So you want to do something that a girl can do, is what you're saying? Till now, under your religion, your sense of virtue was strong so you couldn't do it?" Kazuhiko asked, understanding what she meant as Xenovia nodded and replied
"Yes. I want to bear children. For that purpose you need a man as well, but it's great, right? Children and at the same time we can get to know each other better."
"Right…I understood the story but why me?" Kazuhiko asked, crossing his arms and feeling a bit annoyed at Albion's laughing as Xenovia answered while stroking her breast
"Are you dissatisfied? Even if I am like this, I have a bit confidence in my body as a woman. My breasts won't be as big Sera-san's or Kala-sensei but they're bigger than Asia's? I think they're worth seeing, are they not?"
"You do know that I am in a relationship with Sera-san? I doubt she would allow this to happen and even if she did, we are way too young for it" Kazuhiko replied seriously, Xenovia nodding
"Kala-sensei said that Sera-san would be fine. I think you don't fully realise it yourself, but you have the aura of a dragon on your body, probably because you're carrying the Hakuryuukou. I've felt it ever since we met for the first time but your dragon spirit is increasing." Kazuhiko stared at her in disbelief at hearing the Kalawarner had approved of her advance as Albion chuckled
[I didn't realise you had a thing for bluenettes] Metatron giggled as Kazuhiko face reddened slightly, Xenovia not seeming to notice as she continued
"More than making children, I want them to become strong kids. A special power in the father's genes, or otherwise I want greater strength. And that's where I think that Kazu-sama is the most suited one. The powers of the legendary Hakuryuukou and Metatron. Even if the kids don't inherit the Sacred Gears, maybe the kids will inherit the aura? This is a good chance. Definitely, this is the Lord's guidance-Uh! …I unintentionally prayed and received damage, but that's how it is. And there's perfectly no presence of humans here. Let's try it out once right now. If anything, the faster the better." Kazuhiko scowling at her as he crossed his arms as he asked
"What about the kids themselves? Are you going to take into consideration their feelings or even mine about this whole thing?"
"Aah, there's no problem from the side of the children as well. Basically I will raise them. However, if the children desire love from their father, then only at those times do I want you play with them. After all, for the children, both father and mother are required." Xenovia answered, her hands going to remove her bikini top in front of him.
"If I'm going to have kids I want to help raise them myself as well…" Kazuhiko replied with a blush, trying and failing to avert his eyes from her chest as he continued
"…As they need both a loving mother and father. But I still say it's too early to try for some" Xenovia nodded in understanding before stepping towards him as she retort
"I know about the birth of devils as well. It seems it's quite difficult to make kids. Especially both being pure blooded, it's difficult but luckily both you and I are reincarnated devils and Draphalem. The base is human so I expect if we do it every day, then within 10 years, I should be able to conceive. No, if it's your strong stamina, then within a day, a number of times should be possible? If you include that, then I think it's possible within 5 years." Kazuhiko gulped at hearing that and seeing the determined look on Xenovia's face as she added
"Unfortunately I don't have any experience with men. I plan on memorizing it from now on, but for now I'll learn with Kazu-sama who seems to be gaining knowledge from Sera-san and Kala-sensei"
"Hold me. If you do the procedure for making kids properly I don't mind you doing it as you like." Xenovia spoke as she clung to Kazuhiko, who was trying to avoid reacting to her breasts pressing against his chest, as she started to push him down.
"Woah!" Kazuhiko started, a click signalling the door opening as he looked over as he heard Rias speak with a forced smile
"Kazu-kun? What's the meaning of this?"
"Xenovia-san. What are you doing?" Seraphina asked with a scowl, Kalawarner chuckling as she spoke
"Looks like you're taking my lessons to heart, Xenovia"
"Ara ara, that's unfair, Xenovia-chan. It was planned that I would take Kazu-kun's chastity?" Akeno spoke smiling, with a scary aura around her.
"K-Kazuhiko-sama, what are you doing under her?" Ravel spoke up embarrassed and annoyed as she looked at the pair.
"X-Xenovia-san, what are you doing to Kazu-san?" Asia asked innocently, Xenovia opening her mouth to reply before Kazuhiko covered it with his hand as he spoke
"She… She was just having trouble with her swimsuit, Asia-san" Yu smirk growing as he retort
"Looks like Xenovia was trying to do something more than that" Mittelt smiled mischievously as she added
"Xenovia-san is trying to get ahead"
"…No negligence nor any opportunities to attack." Koneko muttered with half opened eyes, Kazuhiko sighing resigned as Xenovia pulled his hand away and asked oblivious to the tension in the room
"What's wrong? Kazu-sama, now, let's make kids." Kazuhiko covered his face with one hand as he felt the power radiate from the girls, Xenovia getting pulled from off of him quickly by Seraphina before Kazuhiko's arms were grabbed by Rias and Akeno while Seraphina was sternly talking to Xenovia.
"Oi! Let me go you two" Kazuhiko spoke annoyed, Rias giving him a scary sweet smile as she replied
"I know. It's my mistake. It's my fault for letting my eyes off of you, who has an excess of sexual desire, for even a bit. But you know, Kazu-kun, I wonder what's the meaning of making kids…?"
"Let's see. I want to hear about a man's heart about that a bit. What circumstances would there be for it to turn into a conversation about kids I wonder?" Akeno added with a terrifying smile, even as Yu was laughing harder as he watched them.
"…Taking the suspect." Koneko spoke as she lifted Kazuhiko's legs before Ravel spoke confused in a quiet tone
"Why aren't they punishing Xenovia-san instead…? She was the one who pushed Kazuhiko-sama down"
"Kazu-sama, if there's a chance then I want to make children with you so remember that well. Prepare yourself as well." Xenovia called, Kazuhiko shooting her an annoyed look as he shouted back
"Xenovia! Stop this! Put me down!" Rias, Akeno and Koneko reached the edge of the pool moving to throw Kazuhiko, only for him to safely land on the other side with a small amount of his own fire magic.
…
Kazuhiko sighed in relief as he started to walk towards the campus' entrance, having managed to get away from Rias and the others before they tried to duck him into the pool again. He admitted to himself it had been a fun day, up till Rias and started the cat fight with Seraphina, Akeno and Kalawarner which nearly destroyed the pool.
[Well at least you know what Kalawarner was trying to teach Xenovia] Albion spoke up amused, Kazuhiko trying to stop the blush from spreading as he muttered back
"I swear Kalawarner's going to easily corrupt her now"
Kazuhiko blinked as he caught a glint of silver at the school gate, his eyes narrowing as he focused on the foreign young man with silver hair who looked to be about his age. A black high collared jacket was over a v-neck dark green t-shirt, burgundy jeans with a silver chain drooping down over them and black leather chaps with three bands encircling his right calf, and wears black shoes with black buckles
"Hey, it's a good school." The young man asked, Kazuhiko arching an eyebrow as he shrugged and replied
"Well yeah… As long as you don't mind perverts and fan-girls"
"I am Vali. The Sekiryuutei – Welsh dragon." Vali introduced himself, Kazuhiko looking warily at him as he replied
"Yuuki Kazuhiko. The Hakuryuukou. What's brought you here for a second time?" Kazuhiko could feel Albion's wariness at his rival being before him.
"I figured I should properly introduce myself after last time" Vali replied with a shrug, Kazuhiko nodding slowly as his rival gave him an inappropriate smile as he added
"Interesting… You're not concerned about me. Even if I do this" Vali moved his hand close to Kazuhiko's nose, two swords suddenly being pointed at the former's neck. Kazuhiko glanced at Kiba and Xenovia, noticing that their swords were emitting intense auras while the two [Knights] stared pointedly at Vali.
"I don't know what you plan to do but don't you think your joke went too far?"
"I can't let you start your rival showdown with the Hakuryuukou here, Sekiryuutei." Kiba and Xenovia spoke with pointed eyes and cold voices, Vali smirking as he was about to reply only for Kazuhiko to cut him off
"You two should stop before you get yourselves hurt. Neither of you stand on his level" Kiba and Xenovia looked shocked at hearing that but maintained there position, Kazuhiko having noticed their shaking hands as Vali looked amused as he added
"He's right… Its fine to boast but not knowing the difference between you and your opponent's strength is strong evidence. The Hakuryuukou has a chance seeing as he defeated Kokabiel with some help"
"Yuuki Kazuhiko, what rank do you think your strength is in this world?" Vali asked after a small time of silence, instantly continuing before Kazuhiko to respond
"Counting from the top in your lack of [Balance Breaker] for either of your Gears, it would be a 4 digit number… Actually it would be higher with those Flames considering it takes a true genius to take inspiration from such an amazing source… Between 900 to 1400 sounds about right… I would say possibly higher."
Kazuhiko scowled at hearing that, wondering if Vali knew about [Heavenly Judgement] and his Draphalem nature or was just guessing from what he had used during the battle with Kokabiel. Also something in what Vali said made Kazuhiko realise that he was impressed at his idea to use anime for inspiration.
"There are a lot of strong people in this world. Even the Crimson Satan, Sirzechs Lucifer won't fit in the top ten." Vali added, raising one finger as he continued
"However, the first place is decided. -It's a fixed existence."
"Not you obviously…" Kazuhiko retort with a smirk, Vali shooting him an annoyed look before nodding as he spoke
"Yes it's not me… Yuuki Kazuhiko, you are a valuable existence. It's better if he's raised well, Rias Gremory" Vali's gaze had shifted to Rias who was standing with the others, a displeased expression on her face while Seraphina growled softly and Kalawarner was looking at Vali warily, Akeno and Koneko looking ready for a fight while Asia looked troubled and Mittelt and Ravel looked on curious.
"Sekiryuutei, what's the meaning of this? If you're having ties with the Fallen Angels then contact more than required is…" Rias asked sternly, Vali interrupting her without a care
"…'The two heavenly dragons,' the dragons called that way. Welsh Dragon and Vanishing Dragon. In the past those related didn't live a satisfactory life. -How will you end up?" Rias stopped at hearing that before Kazuhiko blinked as he picked up the familiar aura before looking behind Vali to see Astrid with a stoic look on her face as she spoke
"Vali-sama, you are not supposed to be causing trouble for Azazel-sama"
"I didn't come here to fight today, Astrid. I just wanted to see the school I visited last time. Azazel asked me to escort him to Japan but I was bored. Don't worry I won't fight your Vanishing Dragon here, not to mention that I have a lot of work to do" Vali retort with a shrug, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as his rival turned and started to walk away.
"I am sorry for Vali-sama's intruding, Kazuhiko-san" Astrid added with a slight blush, ducking her head slightly to try and hide her blush as Kazuhiko smiled and replied
"It's alright, Astrid-san" Astrid nodded again before turning and leaving, Kiba and Xenovia soon sheathing their swords before Kazuhiko was hugged by a relieved Asia while Seraphina kept her wary gaze on the blonde dragon.
Author's Note
Sorry for the delay on this chapter coming out, I will admit that I haven't fully planned this arc out so it will possibly take more time to get through it. I figure that this point would be a good so Kazuhiko can get on the good side of the Phenex as well as introduce Ravel earlier. Also hope you enjoy the first catfight between Rias and Seraphina, even with Kalawarner and Akeno joining in during the swimming pool part. Also I can see Xenovia getting corrupted by Kalawarner especially given that Xenovia sees him as someone important due to both Albion and Metaton's influence.
Anyway hope you enjoy the chapter.