Hello, welcome to chapter 51 of Ultraman GeeDxD.
I hope you enjoy it.
Now, onto the story.
"Speaking"
'Thinking'
*Sounds*
[Geed Riser]
Special Attacks/Abilities/Techniques
Kuoh Town - At the Dorm
To say Lint was nervous would be an understanding.
After introducing herself to everyone back at Kuoh Academy and catching up with Xenovia and Irina, there was only one other person left she needed to talk with.
She now stood before a door, knocking lightly on it.
*Knock!* *Knock!*
"Come in." A calm voice says from the other side.
Opening the door, Lint is greeted with a small reading room. Two seats could be seen in the center of it, one already being occupied by none other than Yuta. The light Guardian semmed to be tapping his index finger into his armchair's right arm as he looked directly into the exorcist's eyes.
Nodding to the Ultra, the dual-haired girl sits before him, wondering how this talk will end.
"Lint Sellzen, was it? It's nice to meet you. Xenovia and Irina told me great things about you." The ravenette tells her with a smile, offering his hand to the girl.
Lint accepts his handshake as she tries to understand what sort of person the new Ultraman Geed in front of her is.
'Sellzen, huh? The girls already told about Lint beforehand… But still… She really looks like a female version of that guy.' Yuta thinks as he notices the astounding similarities between Lint and Freed.
However, the Ultra semmed to note that Lint lacks the malice her male 'brother' has.
As for said exorcist girl, she was actually surprised with the cosmic light energy being emitted from the person before her.
'It's just like Xenovia, Irina and… Itsuki. He also has a powerful light inside of him. Are all Ultras… This bright and dazzling?' The young exorcist wonders.
Could she really reach their level as well?
"So… How about we just get straight to the point?" Yuta suddenly calls her, snapping Lint out of her thoughts. "This is an opportunity to know each other better. An interview if you may call it."
"Right." Lint nods to the Ultra in agreement.
The young man contemplates for a brief instant before speaking:
"I have been told that you're the one now representing Church and Heaven here in Kuoh. The liaison between them and us."
"Yeah, that's right." The exorcist confirms.
"I understand that part of the reason you came here was to reunite and work alongside Xenovia and Irina. But I ask that you be honest with me, Lint. What else you seek here?" The Ultra asks with a neutral expression, making it impossible for the girl to guess what is passing through his head right now.
Lint ponders about what she should tell him. If it was anybody else from the Church in her shoes, they would try to perhaps convince the Ultra that they were doing things based on God's will and for the protection and betterment of humanity.
But as for Lint...
She feels that it would be wrong to be dishonest with the person Xenovia and Irina spoke highly of. She knows that the real reason she came to seek him may not exactly be a noble one.
But still…
"I want power. I want to become a Chaos User like you, Xenovia and Irina. I want to become stronger." Lint confesses to Yuta with a conflicted expression. "That's why I came here to Kuoh to meet you."
The young man was silent with her answer before asking:
"And I ask you this: Why you seek power?"
"I… I want to fight for peace. Just like how you guys are doing... But I'm not doing this just for the sake of the Church and Heaven's interests." Lint replies before adopting a determined expression. "I… I also have a selfish reason to fight. A personal one."
This earns a raised eyebrow from the Ultra.
"A selfish reason?" Yuta looks confused at this. "Go on." He requests.
Lint then proceeds to tell about herself. She tells him about her origins. About her past with Xenovia, Irina and… Itsuki. She explains how hard it was to make true friends with other humans due to her 'artificial' birth. She knew that some looked at her as a mere tool, but not as a real person.
The Sellzen girl then explains why she rejected the Brave Saint System, no longer wishing to become a Reincarnated Angel.
"And I… I just want to open Itsuki's eye. I want to prove him wrong about the Supernatural. I also agree that the Church and Heaven have their fair share of problems. But the way he is doing things… I can't let this go on. That's why… I want to catch up with Itsuki, Xenovia and Irina. I won't discard my humanity away because they thought me to cherish it." Lint finishes explaining to Yuta.
"I see." The Ultra only replies in return.
As if having reached a decision, the Light Hero gives a firm nod to the girl before giving a kind smile to her.
"Alright then. Congratulations. You passed, Lint."
Eh?
The girl blinks at this in surprise, trying to process what he just said.
"I… passed?" She asks, tilting her head to the side.
"Yeah, you did. I was testing your heart. You're indeed the kind of person Xenovia and Irina spoke about. Someone that cares about your friends. I respect people with that trait." He explains to her. "I will awaken the Chaos within your soul."
This only earns a look of disbelief from Lint.
"Wait… That's… That's it? Really? But… But how can you be so sure now? What if you're wrong? What if I'm lying to you?"
"And you are?" He shot back at the exorcist, looking firmly into her eyes. "Look into my eyes. Are you trying to deceive me, Lint Sellzen?"
"No. I'm not." She replies back, not wavering under Yuta's intense gaze.
The Ultra adopts a soft expression at this.
"Then that's enough to me." He speaks pleased. "I welcome anyone that is willing to fight for the right thing. Regardless of race, religion, faction, past or if they will receive anything or not in return. If you share the genuine wish to protect this world and everyone on Earth, then that's good enough for me."
"Yuta..." Lint was taken aback by the kindness he was showing her.
The young exorcist now stares at the young man before her in interest. She can now understand why Xenovia, Irina and the others seem to follow his lead in the fight against the dark forces of evil that wish to destroy and conquer their world.
"But… How can you be so fine accepting me like this? We barely know each other and I just told you how 'selfish' I was. And besides, I'm Freed's 'sister'. I'm not even a 'real human'." She tells the Ultra Hero, now feeling downcast.
But he just gives her a look of understanding.
"That doesn't mean you and I can't get along. People are capable of forming and building bonds amongst themselves. I don't care about your origin nor if you share Freed's blood. After all, you're not him, right? And being selfish isn't a completly bad thing. Wanting to keep the ones we care about close to us is selfish. Wanting to protect them so we don't see them hurt is selfish. Being selfish is human nature. Even Supernatural beings such as Angels and Devils can be selfish in their own ways."
"I see… So that's the kind of person you are..." Lint comments.
She observes how the light energy around the ravenette seemed to reflect his personality. It was warm and welcoming, accepting people for the way they are as Yuta tried to see the good in others.
"And that's why I will bet on my strength to believe in others. I will believe in you. Just like how Xenovia and Irina also believe in you." The Ultraman says to the dual-haired exorcist. "But… What about you? Can you trust me? That is all I ask from you in return."
"..." Lint now tries to get a new view of the leader of Team Geed.
From what she has been hearing around, a lot of people semmed to be distrustful, jealous and scornful towards Yuta because of the unique power that he has been amassing so far. This seems to infuriate many since they can't seem to find a way to 'control and subdue' the human known as Oki Yuta and get the power of Chaos and the Capsules for themselves.
And when the existence of Fantasia Code and the possibility that the young man was Ultraman Belial's reincarnation came to light, even more individuals begun to accuse Yuta of being a despicable 'evil' mastermind that had a secret agenda in order to acquire Fantasia Code's powers all for himself.
But in the end, these all semmed to be distorted rumors and lies that others had made of Yuta. He was nothing like that. And Lint could slightly understand what he was passing through now given her own unique birth even amongst the Church.
And so, having reached an answer, the Sellzen girl gives a determined smile to the Ultra Warrior.
"Then I will believe in you as well… I will also bet in your strength to believe in others, Yuta." She tells him.
"I'm glad to hear that. Welcome to the team, Lint." The Ultra smirks at the exorcist girl. 'She is the first person from the Church, since Xenovia and Irina, that I actually don't have a problem giving Chaos to.' The bespectacled boy thinks.
Later…
"So, how was it?" Xenovia asks Lint with a curious smile as she and Irina wanted to know how the talk with Yuta went.
"He… Yuta is just like how you said he would be, Xenovia." The dual-haired girl replies to her bluenette friend in relief.
"We can sense that he really unlocked the Chaos within your soul. How are you feeling, Lint?" Irina asks next.
Lint clenches her chest and looks at it before adopting a small smile.
"It's like… It's as if I found a light I never once thought I had." She tells the pair of Ultras. "Is that how you two felt when Yuta unlocked the Chaos inside of your souls?"
"You could say that." Xenovia answers, nodding to her friend. "Lint, you may be still representing the Church, but do you understand why you were their first person ever to have Chaos unlocked by Yuta?"
The female Sellzen adopts a thoughtful stance at this before a serious expression formed on her face.
"He told me that there were other representatives from the Church who also came here before me, seeking him in order to obtain Chaos for themselves."
"Yeah, that's right." Irina speaks next. "But he rejected every single one of them."
"Many in the Church think that having more Chaos Users would be the best thing for the allied factions in order to fight back agaisnt the Khaos Brigade and the Knights of Chaos." Xenovia continues. "But Yuta still rejected that idea. He said he didn't want an army of Chaos Users to be created. Do you understand why he said that, Lint? It's not like he's wanting to monopolize all the power for our group."
The female exorcist frowns at that before answering:
"I think… I think I can better understand, a little at least, how Yuta acts now after talking with him… As much as I loathe to admit it, there are indeed many people in the Church with a power-hungry mindset. He must have seen that trait in every agent that came here before me."
"Yeah, that's why he rejected them. They think getting Chaos will allow them to obtain Fantasia Code for themselves as well." Irina explains.
"But one also needs to become an Ultra as well and have a strong light in their hearts. And I don't think everyone in the Church wants to use Fantasia Code just to revive God. Some would surely want to try becoming the Almighty God themselves if given the opportunity." Xenovia states grimly.
"Yeah, you're right. It's no wonder why Itsuki was disgusted with Heaven and the Church. I can also understand why he became a Knight of Chaos. He even tried to recruit me and offered to make me a Chaos User." Lint says, now feeling dejected at the reminder of the corruption and hypocrisy present within the Church.
'Itsuki tried to recruit Lint?' Both Xenovia and Irina think, shocked by this new piece of information.
But the duo was relieved to learn that their friend refused the Dark Faust lookalike's offer in the end.
"..." The bluenette and her chestnut-haired companion exchange glances, nodding to each other before they face Lint again.
"Lint, we have to tell you something." Irina starts.
"It's about Itsuki." Xenovia finishes.
"Eh?" The dual-haired exorcist girl blinks as she hears what they want to tell her.
Ultraman GeeDxD
Capsule 51:
Chaos frenzy!
Dorm - Workshop
After talking with Lint about Itsuki, Xenovia decides to check up on her savior. She soon finds out that Yuta in the Workshop as she enters the room, the ravenette semmed to be in the process of creating more Capsules again.
Yuta was working with his familiar as the two of them semmed to be scanning the Ultraman Agul (V2) Ultra Fusion Card that Xenovia gave to the black-haired young man, just as Itsuki advised her to do so.
"Hey, Yuta." The bluenette greets him as he and Lux turn to face her.
"Oh, Xenovia." The young man smiles at her in return. "How was it with Lint?"
"She's getting along with everyone, Asia just introduced herself to Lint as the two began to chat." Xenovia told him in assurance. "And I told her about our last encounter with Itsuki."
"I see." This earns a look from the older Ultra. "How did she take the news?"
"She was surprised to learn that Itsuki had met us the other day. But other than that, she is also eager to face him as soon as possible."
"Right." Yuta nods back to her in understanding. He then turns to his familiar. "Lux, how is the process going?"
"I have not detected anything wrong with the Ultra Fusion Card that Whire gave to Xenovia." The Grimoire reveals. "We can indeed use the card's essence to create some Ultra Capsules from it."
"So, are you two planning to create an Ultraman Agul Capsule?" Xenovia asks the two of them.
But Yuta shook his head at this.
"That won't be possible. Remember, Itsuki is already in possession of Agul's Capsule. He must have simply extracted part of its essence to create the Ultra Fusion Card that he gave you." The young man explains.
"Ah, that's right." Xenovia finally recalls this fact as she remembers Itsuki transforming into Ultraman Whire for the first time back at the Kuoh Peace Treaty.
The brunette had to use Agul and Ultraman Zearth's Ultra Capsules to purify the darkness that existed within the Dark Faust Ultra Capsule.
This makes Xenovia frown.
"So what Capsules do you plan to create using the Agul card then?" She questions her savior and his familiar.
In response, Yuta gestures to a desk on their side, where four Ultra Capsules were already gathered, with a page of Lux's tome underneath it. The piece of paper contained Yuta's magic circle, formed with M78 lettering and Ultra Symbols. Two of the Capsules were blank new ones while the other two were Ultraman Belial and Ultraman Hikari's Ultra Capsules.
"Alright, we can begin the process." Lux announces to the humans as the page containing the magic circle begun to glow, activating it.
The four Ultra Capsules around the table begun to resonate with the cosmic energy that was being poured on them. Next, Belial and Hikari's Capsules each began to give energy to one of the blank Ultra Capsules as the Agul Ultra Card also started to glow and give its essence to the pair of blank Capsules as well.
Following up, Yuta activates his Geed Riser as his Ultra Device scans the Capsules and the Ultra Fusion Card.
[Ultraman Agul! Ultraman Belial!]
[Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Thunder Stream!]
[Ultraman Agul! Ultraman Hikari!]
[Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Knight Rikidater!]
When the process was over, the energy release came to cease as two new Ultra Capsules now laid on the desk next to the ones that Yuta already owned.
"[Fusion Up]... Are these new Ultra Capsules based on Ultraman Orb's forms?" Xenovia asks as she decides to inspect the Knight Rikidater Ultra Capsule.
Knight Rikidater is Ultraman Orb's Fusion Up form which uses the powers of Ultraman Agul and Ultraman Hikari.
This form's name is derived from Agul's "Liquidator", with the "Liqui" part translated as "Riki" (力りき) as a pun, and Hikari's various "Knight" techniques.
"Indeed. Since I already had Belial and Hikari's Ultra Capsules, I originally needed Agul's as well to create these two new ones." Yuta explains to her as he examines the Thunder Stream Ultra Capsule.
Thunder Stream is Ultraman Orb's Fusion Up form which uses the asset of Ultraman Agul and Ultraman Belial.
This form's name is derived from Agul's "Agul Stream" and Belial's "Belial Geno Thunder".
"But surprisingly, it seems that the Ultra Fusion Card that Itsuki gave you also semmed to be fine, being a good replacement for the Ultraman Agul (V2) Capsule." The ravenette finishes.
'Itsuki...' Xenovia reminisces about the Knight of Chaos in question.
It was a lucky thing that the brunette has given her a 'gift' just to prove his sincerity about Diodora being affiliated with the Khaos Brigade.
'Not that I would have actually doubted him this time.' She thinks carefully.
"What do you plan to do with these two new Ultra Capsules?" The bluenette asks her savior, now curious to see how he would make use of them.
"I actually wanted you to have the Knight Rikidater one. I think it suits you given that you're a sword user, just like how Orb, Agul and Hikari also made use of blade techniques. This will definitely grant you a power boost, being compatible with your style." The black-haired Ultra tells his companion, earning wide eyes from her.
"Are you sure, Yuta?" She asks back, still a bit uncertain.
"Of course. It will suit you since you're the best sword wielder I know. I think my sword master will become even stronger." Yuta says confidently, complimenting Xenovia.
This earns some red cheeks on the blue-haired girl as she finally accepts the Ultra Capsule.
"Okay then. I promise to make good use of this Capsule, Yuta." Xenovia assures him as she feels the light power radiating from the new Ultra Capsule now in her possession.
'Knight Rikidater… With this, maybe I will be able to put up a better fight agaisnt Itsuki the next time we meet.' The blue-haired Ultra Heroine thinks, now determined, while her savior gives her a look of approval.
Suddenly, Azazel enters the room.
"Hey, Yuta. I finished looking into what you asked me about." The Governor of the Fallen Angels spoke, greeting the Ultra and the others.
He notices the new Ultra Capsules that Yuta created, eyeing them in interest.
"I see you made more Capsules again, huh?" He observes with a small grin of excitement.
"Yeah." The young Ultraman replies. "So, what did you learn about Diodora?"
'Diodora?' Xenovia raises an eyebrow at this in wonder.
Noticing her puzzled look, Azazel explains:
"Your loverboy here asked Sirzechs and me about information in regards to Diodora once you told us about you girls and Issei's encounter with Whire." He says, glancing at Yuta.
Xenovia looks sharply before asking:
"And? Did you discover anything suspicious about that guy?"
The Fallen Angel nods in confirmation, adopting a serious expression.
"There might be a possibility that Diodora Astaroth is indeed connected with the Khaos Brigade," Azazel explains. "He became very suspicious as of recently with the sudden increase in demonic power that he showed after winning the Rating game against Seekvaira Agares' peerage."
"I see." Yuta adopts a troubled expression at this.
"And what could have caused this increase in power? Did someone simply gave him some power?" Lux asks next.
"That's right. It's most likely that he earned one of Ophis' Snakes." The Fallen Angel reveals.
"Ophis' Snake?" Yuta and Xenovia ask at the same time.
After Ophis became leader of the Khaos Brigade, she gave each of the groups in the Khaos Brigade a number of snakes as a mark of their loyalty to her and as a means of helping her to attain her desire of defeating Great Red and returning to the Dimensional Gap.
Ophis' Snake, also known as just Snake, are manifestations of Ophis' power, which can be used to enhance the powers of others.
The Infinity Dragon can manifest special snakes, which are a manifestation of her powers, that are able to give those who consume them a tremendous boost in power similar to that of the Evil Pieces.
This is most noted as the three leaders of the Old Satan Faction, Katerea Leviathan, Creuserey Asmodeus, and Shalba Beelzebub possessed power on par with their ancestors after using the Snakes that Ophis gave them.
Sometime before the Rating Games, Diodora made an alliance with the Khaos Brigade, receiving one of Ophis' serpents in return as he acquired a great power from it. He used this power boost to murder the next head of the Glasya-Labolas Clan, something all thought was an accident.
Thanks to the snake, the Astaroth Devil, who despite never training, could raise his demonic powers to the point of surpassing Rias', a powerful and talented High-Class Devil, and defeat Seekvaira and her peerage in a direct confrontation.
"That would make sense, it explains why Diodora might be stronger than the average High-Class Devils despite not training..." Yuta says, nodding in understanding. "So, do you have any evidence that can now be used agaisnt him as well?" He asks Azazel.
The Governor shook his head at this.
"Unfortunately, no. We will have to wait for him to make the first move before we can take him down. And then capture him for information about the Khaos Brigade." The Fallen Angel tells the others. "But don't worry. Everybody else will be ready just in case. I get the feeling that Diodora will probably do something in the next Rating Game agaisnt the Gremory group."
"I don't know if we really should feel reassured about this." Xenovia admits, looking uncertain.
She believed that dealing with Diodora right now semmed to be the best decision. However, preemptive strikes might have their fair share of consequences as well. Who knows what will happen if they act rashly without a backup plan.
"Then the only thing we can do now is to wait." Yuta says flatly, letting out a sigh as his companions try to share his patience and stay alert over the matter.
What's next in store for them?
Deciding to change of subjects, Azazel speaks:
"Well, since that matter will be put on the hold, for now, there's something else I wanted to discuss with you, Yuta." The young Ultraman noticed the glint in the Governor's eyes, which semmed to have formed the moment the older male laid his eyes upon the new Ultra Capsules that Yuta just created.
"Let me guess, this has something to do with your research about Sacred Gears, isn't it?" The silver-eyed ravenette points out dryly. "What do you need this time? I'm pretty sure I'm still sharing my fair amount of data with you, Ajuka and Raziel in exchange for some materials and documents from your end."
Azazel looks sheepishly as he makes his request:
"I was wondering if you could lend me a blank Capsule."
This earns a confused look from Xenovia as she wonders what the scientist planned to do while Lux only sighs at the request.
"Oh dear, here we go again." The Grimoire uttered.
"Azazel, how many times I told you already? I won't give any of my Capsules for you nor the other factions to analyze. And it's because they are dangerous items on the wrong hands." Yuta begins to explain, sounding exasperated, as he pinched the temple of his forehead.
Xenovia can guess from this scene that this wasn't the first time someone probably asked that to her savior.
"Unless you are a Chaos User, you can't safely use them. Besides, why do you need a blank Capsule anyways?" The young man continues.
Given that he could basically create many Capsules on the right circumstances, Yuta could make and give as many blank Capsules as he needed from his Ultra Capsule Holder, using his inner Chaos to produce and store them as the Capsule Holder had a pocket dimension of its own to store an unlimited amount of said items.
"I actually think that your Capsules' sealing properties are what I need to complete my Artificial Sacred Gear research." Azazel explains nonchalantly, showing a purple orb to the others.
"Is that Fafnir?" Lux asks, inspecting the small ball.
"Fafnir? As in one of the Five Dragon Kings?" Xenovia inquiries next.
"Yep. The one and only." Azazel confirms, gesturing to the purple sphere in his hand, containing a sealed Dragon inside of it. "I made a deal with him as he became a subject for my own Sacred Gear: Down Fall Dragon Spear."
Down Fall Dragon Spear, also known as the Fallen Dragon's Flash Spear, is an Artificial Sacred Gear that was created by Azazel. It has one of the Five Dragon Kings, Fafnir, sealed inside of it after the Governor made a pact with him. It used to have the appearance of a golden short spear with a purple ball at its end.
Through countless research into the Divine Dividing and other dragon-based Sacred Gears, as well as making a pact with the Dragon King Fafnir, Azazel was able to develop his own Sacred Gear, though it was inferior to the real ones.
Down Fall Dragon Another Armor is the Balance Breaker of Down Fall Dragon Spear. It equips the wielder with a golden dragon armor, which Azazel made based on Vali's Scale Mail. It increases the user's offensive and defensive capabilities and allows one to summon a two-pronged Spear of Light. However, the armor isn't as powerful as a genuine Scale Mail since a user still can't fully reflect Fafnir's power within it.
Yuta starts to piece things together as everybody gets what the Governor is wanting to try.
Azazel is known by all the others as a man that likes to investigate, study, and invent mythical things, particularly Sacred Gears, as he created the Down Fall Dragon Spear and a number of other Artificial Sacred Gears on his own.
"You want to seal Fafnir in a Capsule? Seriously?" The ravenette asks, raising an eyebrow at Azazel.
"What? Do you think it's impossible? I have seen reports about how the Kaiju Capsules seem to be effective in sealing the monsters your team has defeated so far. Can't the same thing be done with a dragon?"
The humans and the sentient tome exchange looks amongst themselves before turning to face the Fallen Angel with their answer.
"We never tried something like this before, but we cannot discard the possibility of this working either." Lux states. "It's worth a shot to see that will happen."
"But what about Fafnir? Is he fine with that?" A concerned Xenovia asks. "We don't know what will happen as a result. For all we know, he might become permanently trapped within the Capsule."
"Azazel, there is also the fact that you may become unable to use Fafnir's powers as a Sacred Gear if he ends indeed being sealed into a Capsule just like the Kaiju. At the very least, only a Chaos User will be able to use and harness his powers." Yuta points out.
The Governor shrugs at this, still looking unfazed.
"And I as I told you before, creating and collecting things has become a hobby of sorts for me. I would like to see what will happen. Fafnir also agreed to it since I explained to him that your group is not the kind that would exploit his powers for greedy purposes, making him a pet or a puppet of sorts." The older man explained with an enthusiastic smirk.
Yuta sighs at this, nodding in understanding before replying:
"Alright then, we can try this later, I guess. Just let me try to talk with Fafnir later to explain to him how we plan to seal him into a Capsule." The Ultra Hero says.
Azazel looks satisfied at this.
"Thanks, Yuta. I'm sure this will result in something interesting." The Fallen Angel says, sounding excited at the prospect of the interesting experiment they will realize later.
*Ring!* *Ring!*
Suddenly, Yuta's smartphone rings as he accepts the call after seeing that it was from his brother.
"What is it, Yuya?" The older brother answers.
A few seconds pass before he adopts a confused look.
"Oh, okay. I'm coming."
The call ends as he turns to the others one more time before leaving the room.
"I have to check something with my brother. We will talk more about this later."
"Alright, can someone explain to me what's the matter here?" Yuta patiently asks as he meets with Yuya in another room. Seating at both of the younger Oki's sides was Koneko and Ravel.
"Nii-san, do you remember about the Devil contract things you deal you and Sona-san explained?" Yuya asks him.
The older ravenette notices the glares Ravel and Koneko were sending to each other.
"Yeah, why? I explained to you and the others that I did that in order to learn and study some magic from her. What's bothering you? You can't choose between Koneko and Ravel?" Yuta inquiries, eyeing the two girls in question.
"Well… I did have something in mind when I decided to make a contract with a Devil..." Yuya trailed off, looking awkwardly between the two girls next to him.
"But…?" The older Ultraman presses, feeling that there is more to this.
"I happend to learn that Yuya-sama wished to learn about magic and see what was best suited for him. Therefore, I approached him and offered to make a pact with him under the condition that I would teach him the essential about magics. We can sort out how he would pay me back in return eventually, but it's nothing serious." Ravel explained, earning a nod from the older ravenette.
"Sounds good." Yuta replies. "I have seen your profile, Ravel. You could indeed be an interesting choice for my brother."
The Phenex girl blushes at the compliment, giving a bow to the older Chaos User.
"Thank you, Yuta-sama." The blonde says earnestly. "I really wish to help Yuya-sama with whatever I can."
Yuta blinks at the way the Phenex girl addressed him, not expecting such a thing coming from a Pure Blood Devil. He gives an odd look to Yuya, who just shrugs back to him.
The older brother then turns to look at Koneko, who now looks unsure under his stare.
Ah, he got the problem now.
"Let me guess, you also wish to become Yuya's contract Devil, don't you?" The ravenette asks the white kitty, receiving a nod from her. "What could you offer him, Koneko?"
Apparently, one Devil can hold several contracts with many humans. However, a single human cannot be allowed to have more than one contract with a Devil.
No exceptions could be made.
"..." Koneko looks downcast as she is unable to come up with anything to help Yuya grow stronger.
If anything, he was the one who helped the Nekomata girl overcome her fear of using Senjutsu, something she was still learning to master with Kuroka's help.
"I see." Yuta sighs at this, now turning to his brother. "And you, Yuya? Who do you want to have as your contract Devil?"
The younger Oki semmed to be in deep thought as he looked between the girls that sat beside him.
"I… I suppose it would make sense to have a contract with Ravel-san. I bet there's a lot of things I could learn from her." Yuya begins, looking at Ravel as she smiles at him.
Koneko looks hurt by these words.
"But..." Yuya resumes speaking, getting the girl's attention once again. "I don't want to make Koneko-chan sad either." He admits, earning hopeful a look from the reincarnated [Rook].
Koneko and Ravel glare at each other again.
'Right… I think I get the gist of why those two began to fight over Yuya… Pretty sure he knows about it too… He just doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings, I guess.' Yuta ponders briefly before getting the others' attention.
Well, there was only one thing to do then.
"So… Are you two a thing already or not?" The older black-haired teenager asks bluntly, glancing between Yuya and Koneko.
This earns a blush from the two 1st Year students as they made contact with each other before turning away.
Ravel looks curiously at them while this confirms Yuta's suspicions.
While Yuya and Koneko pretty much had a date after the Sargasso incident, it wasn't as if they officially became a couple. And interestingly enough, Yuta observed how his brother came to enjoy Ravel's presence. It was in the same way how Yuta semmed to think of Sona.
Letting out a sigh, the older Chaos User turns to the trio of 1st Year students.
"Alright, you three." Yuta starts as they look back at him in anticipation. "Here's what we're going to do."
A few moments later…
Yuta and Yuya find themselves on a bridge nearby the Dorm. The older black-haired boy leans his back agaisnt the rails as he turns to face his brother, with his arms folded.
"So… Do you like them?" The veteran Ultraman asks.
He dragged Yuya along with him while suggesting to Koneko and Ravel to have a heartfelt and serious talk amongst themselves. The three younger teenagers were supposed to sort out their feelings within this matter.
"Yeah, I like them." Yuya admits with a nod. "Koneko-chan is a cute girl. And Ravel-san is pretty and smart, she actually helps me sometimes with my studies."
"Right. So, which one do you want to date?" His older brother asks.
Yuya now looks conflicted as he answers:
"I honestly don't know. That's why I called you earlier. I would like some advice from you, Nii-san. I don't have much experience with this sort of thing. I connected first with Koneko-chan. But the same also happened with Ravel-san during and after the whole Sargasso deal. We have been talking a lot and getting to know each other better ever since she joined Rias-senpai's peerage."
Yuta looks back at him in understanding.
"And what would you like me to help you with?" The bespectacled ravenette questions. "Those girls also have taken some sort of liking to you, as I'm sure you're probably aware already."
Yuya looked unsure over this fact before he finally gathered some courage to ask something that has been now bothering him:
"Say Nii-san, do you think it's okay to date more than one girl?"
Yuta raises an eyebrow at this.
"You're serious about wanting to do that?" He asks with a sharp look.
This makes Yuya huff in return.
"Well, you're one to talk. It's not like I'm the only one doing that, right? There's you and Issei-senpai with his 'Harem King' dream as well." The younger boy points out.
Yuta looks briefly embarrassed at the remark before coughing as he recomposes himself.
"Now look here, Yuya. It's not that simple. While Issei is indeed wanting a harem, I'm not aiming for the same thing." The older brother tries to explain.
"How so?" Yuya questions, looking unconvinced at the other ravenette.
Yuta then begins to explain the relationship he now has with Fumika, Xenovia and Sona and how it got to the current point.
"In the beginning, I only dated Fumika and we were happy, being there for each other. When Xenovia came, both of us decided to help her learn what it is like to have a normal life. As for Sona, it is sort of the consequences of my own choices when I decided to help her deal with the arranged marriage situation." The older Ultra Hero begins to explain as Yuya listens to it in deep thought.
"Then do you think I can do the same thing with Koneko-chan and Ravel-san?" The younger Oki asks, looking determined to try making both girls happy after learning about his brother's situation.
"That would be up to you, Yuya. But you also have to take their feelings into consideration. I understand you want to make everyone happy, but you have to be as truthful as possible as well. As long as you remember that, I'm sure everything will end fine." Yuta says, assuring his brother.
"Thanks, Nii-san. I will talk with them about this." Yuya replies, smiling in gratitude.
But then, the younger black-haired boy decides to bring up another topic.
"So, uh… How are you feeling about this whole harem thing?"
"Huh? What do you mean?" Yuta asks back.
"Like, would you have been fine with a harem idea before coming to this world?" The 1st Year student asks jokingly.
Yuta chokes at this.
"N-No! Of course not! Good grief, I'm basically going along with my mutual relationship because it's also a common thing in the Supernatural World." Yuta exclaims. "Besides, imagine how screwed we would be if this happened in our homeworld."
"Tou-san and Kaa-san would have a field day with this." Yuya comments jokingly, now looking 'nervously' at the prospect.
"And let's not start with Yumi." Yuta says next in slight comical-like worry.
The pair of brothers can barely imagine how the rest of their family would react after the two of them explained what sort of relationship they just got into…
The thought was fleeting, but a much-needed splash of levity sorely needed sometimes now that they were dealing with hard times, especially when facing opponents of cosmic scale that could destroy the world.
They chuckle a little at this before sobering up, relaxing a little.
Yuta notices how Yuya semmed to be in high spirits, now looking at him in relief. This talk about relationships semmed to make them feel better. It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off of their chests.
"You know, I'm glad to see how you also found happiness here in form of love in this world, Nii-san." Yuya suddenly starts, briefly looking solemnly at the other Ultraman.
"Huh?"
What is he trying to get at now?
"I never knew when you would have started to date again."
Ah.
Yuta's expression falters. But he doesn't get mad or upset at his brother, he understands that Yuya is just worried about him. He must have decided to bring this old wound because of the pep talk he had the other day with Issei.
"I… I know, Yuya. After I lost her back in our world, I tried to do my best to move on. I won't lie, I still miss her. And it's not like I managed to meet new people back home either before coming to this dimension." Yuta laments before adopting a sad smile. "Even if Truth choosing me to come here may not have been a 100% guarantee to forge new connections, I'm grateful for this opportunity. Especially for all kind of people I got to meet here, both human and Supernatural ones alike."
Yuya nods in understanding.
"I see. Does Fumika-san, Xenovia-san and Sona-san know about that part of your past? That you had a girlfriend before coming here?"
Back with Koneko and Ravel...
Ravel Phenex stood there, a frown on her face with her eyes full of resolve.
This day… Oh, this day could end up being one of her worst or one of her best, with an odd twist.
Being fifteen, she had become a blooming young woman. Over the years, she'd chosen to grow her hair to that of the lengths of her mothers', the curled drills falling down to her head's sides.
She looked to her right, her peerage companion at her side, wearing a frowning expression even as her cheeks burned bright.
Koneko looked at her buxom figure. In a way, the white kitty had something to compare to and be jealous of.
Ravel's eyes looked ahead of her and her [Rook] comrade.
If this was to work… Well, if this was to work with these two, at least, she and Koneko had already come to an understanding with some decisive words from their [King] some time ago after Yuta suggested the two of them have an honest talk about their feelings, maybe even having to ask for Rias' opinion on the matter if proven to be necessary.
And ask they did...
(Flashback)
Rias blinked at the two teens who stood before her.
"I see… I'm surprised it took this long for you two to come to me about this," The heiress said, surprising both girls. "Hm, hm, Koneko, Ravel, me, and the others," She stressed. "Have known for some time."
The girls burned so brightly red, the Gremory would have thought they had a fever.
Luckily, she knew better.
"I've actually been thinking about it, about you two," The redhead leader said as both looked even more embarrassed. "As I said, I also had to think about something similar when I came to be with Issei and the other girls he likes… And, if Yuya's willing, I think you both should get to be happy with a boy you like."
The 1st Year students blinked in confusion as their [King] explained to them her… idea.
Needless to say, they'd been stunned by the suggestion.
"I'm gonna be honest, girls. While Yuya's strong, there are still always powerful enemies out there. Maybe it will make him happy to have someone to watch his back." The Gremory frowned. "I want you two to do the same and become stronger, no matter how hard it might seem. I want both of you happy with exactly what you want in this situation."
(Flashback ends)
Besides her mother, Ravel was sure she hadn't known a more pleasant woman than her [King].
It'd been an odd idea, one she had only ever seen basically before in her brother's peerage…
That said… With how things were, with how close they'd gotten, with how… versatile Yuya's skills were, they'd decided that, yes, Koneko and her think they could live with this idea.
They'd not lose one another to a bad heartbreak nor would they see less of one another. The two got to know and understand each other better with their needed talk.
One was comforted by her past and managed to later reunite with her sister thanks to the young man's help.
The other was protected by her savior during their stay at the Sargasso incident. He taught her was it is to have hope and to believe in others. She also felt attracted to the phoenix light he emitted when he became Mebius Phoenix Brave.
Kind of hard to do that if you were seeing the same person, right?
"... Ssssnnn, haaaa," Ravel breathed in and then out before locking eyes with Koneko's. "We're going to be… honest, we both like Yuya, we know this."
Koneko didn't look surprised as she crossed her arms.
"Yeah, that it is." The [Rook] frowned.
Ravel, while not as aggressive, nodded.
"Ravel." The Nekomata Devil started. "... I want you to be honest with me, how do you feel about Yuya?"
That question caught her off-guard, the Phenex cupping her chin in thought.
"... I possess great feelings for him… Yes, that is true. He's shown me the way to better my family. He allowed me to step outside the home to see things I normally wouldn't… I think it'd be fair to say, I appreciate him in ways beyond what one might call normal attraction."
"I've been watching you slither around him. I don't like it but I also know how Yuya is. The moment he sees you looking like you drowned in the dark, he's gonna come after you with no hesitation… And I'm not about to be the one who's gotta apologize for it." The white kitty remarks.
"... What are you trying to say?" The blonde asked in confusion.
Koneko looked annoyed as her fingers drummed against her chest.
"... I'm gonna be honest, I just don't want anyone taking advantage of Yuya's kindness . As long as I see him happy for however long I get it, I'm fine with whatever you have planned."
Ravel surmised even as she reeled back from the proposition she'd been given.
"If we were to do this and make the decision immediately after, why not in Yuya's room?"
Even as she asked that her mind was running at many miles a minute on the situation she was in.
Everything she'd said earlier was true, she had very well fallen in love with Yuya.
She'd been excited and yet dreading these feelings, especially when it came to breaking the heart of the others.
As for Koneko, despite her personal opinions about Ravel, she'd seen just how that girl liked when it came to the new Ultraman Zero.
She touched, she stayed close, they fought and she enjoyed every second of it.
It was clear how smitten she was with just watching her.
"You're right," Ravel nodded, eyes becoming resolute. "If we want this to work, we want both of us to be on equal standing here. There's no 'one commands all' in this agreement."
Koneko's eyes narrowed as she came to agree with the idea.
But the young Phenex girl's expression quickly changed.
"... Actually, about that," Ravel began, cheeks gaining in color. "How do we a-approach this with him?"
"..."
"..."
"... You clueless Yakitori. So be it, I guess I'm leading this time."
Later...
"K-Koneko-chan! Please, I can walk!" Yuya said as he was dragged behind her, staring at an apologetic Ravel. "What's this all about, anyway? Have you two reached an answer?"
The girls looked at one another before they were in the Ultra's room, the trio sitting on the bed, with Yuya by the headrest by the large window.
Next to him, the white kitty sat cross-legged on it while the Phenex girl sat normally.
"Okay, first things first," The [Rook] began, confusing Yuya a bit but he nodded anyway. "Be straight up and honest with us. Do you like us? Like, the two of us?"
The young man's understanding expression froze as blood burned hot. Part of him actually expected that question to eventually come, but not this fast. He tried his best to prepare for this moment after his talk with Yuta, but wasn't sure yet how to talk with the girls about this.
"W-What was that-"
"Don't stall, Yuya, we know you way too well for that."
"..." The Ultra looked horrified as his face grew hotter. "... W-Was this planned?"
"Yes," Ravel said, some red on her own cheeks as she adjusted a strand of her hair behind her ear. "This was an agreement made by both of us."
"..." Yuya looked between the two of them before Koneko regained his attention.
"We just needed a bit more time to iron out some big details." She said.
"... You all are really in on this?" Yuya asked nervously, getting nods from the girls. "... Whatever's said, nothing will really change, right?"
"W-Well," Koneko blushed a bit as she twiddled with her thumbs. "That really depends on what happens after the answer to this question."
"?" Yuya, now a little less embarrassed from his confusion, frowned. "... Alright… Alright," he said slowly.
They leaned in.
"... I do like you all," He said, tomato-charade complete. "Okay? I think you're all wonderful. Girls who deserve the world. I like all of you."
Somebody kill him now...
"See, told you." Koneko said with a smirk as Ravel blushed fiercely. "Now comes the harder part."
"Simpler?" Yuya looked offended. "How is admitting my affections simple?"
"Because the next question's a bit more important," Ravel admitted, placing the palm of the hand on her face as her cheeks reddened a bit. "... Or, a few more, but this question is also important. Yuya, you'd take care of us, right?"
"Without question," He said immediately, getting a smile from the blonde girl as the other one blushed further. "You're all my important people," he blushed as he let out a nervous laugh. "Taking care of you, even without being something more, is always in my mind," Yuya admitted with a fake cough.
Koneko blushed at that.
'O-Okay, hadn't planned for that one,' she realized with a hand ruffling her head of white hair. 'Alright, alright… Yeah, yeah! That's good!'
That said a lot about Yuya. Even without knowing he was loaded, she was sure that he'd have gone to the edges of the earth to take care of those he cared for.
Now…
"A-Alright, now for the most… important question," She said slowly, nervousness overtaking her.
Come on, Shirone! This was it! Just say the line.
But she couldn't, throat refusing to open to asked that fated ques-
"W-Would you be happy with us?" Ravel asked completely, face red beyond reason but determination clear. "T-This may seem odd to you, we're still working out the k-kinks ourselves! B-But, what we want, above all else right now, i-is you!" she said honestly.
Yuya blinked at the Phenex girl, realization slowly hitting in.
"... W-What?" he swallowed because what she just said shouldn't have been right, right? "R-Ravel-san, what d-did-"
"Would you… take us," Koneko cut him off, face red, but words clear. "As… girlfriends?" she asked even as she looked like she was about to implode.
For this, she had to muster up every bit of courage she could handle. This needed her full heart!
Ravel, seeing her fellow female speak with courage from within, breathed in before exhaling it all, eyes clear as she focused on Yuya.
A future with him, with them, wasn't an unpleasant one. It may have become a bit more complex than she envisioned but working alongside her [Rook] companion… It didn't bother her as much as she thought it would, especially after the time she had to think during all this.
"We all want to feel happy without hurting one another," Ravel spoke with a firm tone. "We want to pursue a formally-agreed open relationship with you. The two of us."
Yuya felt like he'd been shot, stabbed, and then been set aflame.
'WHAT?! The two really agreed to it!?'
It was as if his earlier talk with his brother was really going to become true!
All the tiny Yuyas in his mind panicked in unison, papers of words, language, and just overall composure were burned in quick order as they tried to find something to respond with!
What did they truly want?! Were they so indecisive?! He was just a guy!
He wasn't worthy enough for this! Why would they think otherwise?!
Yet, among all the mini-Yuyas screaming in his head, one got up from his desk, glasses on his face, before walking towards the microphone that was his true thoughts.
Ahem, grow the fuck up and be a damn man!
He blinked at that thought.
Had he… had he thought so little of these girls that he'd say they were wrong to choose him?
He wasn't sure if he was the right choice, not for any of them, but… he wanted them all happy.
He helped Koneko progress in the ways of combat and, surprisingly, she'd become more confident.
All Ravel needed was a friend, he thought, but some random words he'd said in the past helped her make her family more normal, more open. Yuya hadn't known until she told him.
Finally…
Well, he went far for them. He couldn't save every person in need from Kaijus and malicious Chaos Users but he wanted to help those he could. It just so happened that these wonderful girls had been the ones and they had chosen to try and return that help and kindness.
The two of them did, seemingly.
Did he know if this was right? Nope, he was just a clueless idiot. That said, he didn't want these girls to be wrong in their choices. To be disappointed in him for not answering their calls for his affection.
Even though they all seemed to have agreed to have that happen two ways… Yeah, he had no idea what the hell kind of situation he'd found himself in.
All he knew was they were certainly counting on him.
"... Is this really what you two want?" Yuya asked after considering it all, everything, their feelings, his own, his doubts, and his worries. "I… I've never even been in a normal relationship before, girls, I know I'm gonna mess up somewhere."
"And that's fine," Ravel smiled, feeling slightly lightheaded. "None of us have been in one, ourselves."
That got a nod from Koneko.
… Oh shit, was he really about to do this?
'... Fuck it,' he'd do what he could.
Yuya would not accept another failure for his important people.
"I-If you're fine with me…" Oh, look at that, his voice was trembling as much as his soul was. "T-then… S-Sure. I'd be honored to be your b-b-boyfriend. All of yours."
Koneko blushed hard as she chuckled a little with an excited expression.
Hm, hm, hm, HELL YES!
"I'm grateful," Ravel said but her cheeks reddened further, the young woman holding a hand to one of them. "... Mmmm," she smiled brightly, a little giggle escaping her lips.
"... R-Really?!" Koneko asked with finality, Yuya blushing as he looked away but he nodded all the same. "... W-We're!"
"W-We are!" Ravel cheered along with her new classmate and friend. "We're together!"
Yuya burned so brightly, he could have been a star.
Oh, he could feel his life becoming too exciting right before his eyes.
The Ultra Hero burned brighter as the two women he'd, apparently, become the object of affection for looked embarrassed in different measures.
Oh, his life was bound for total destruction, he could taste it.
A few days later...
The Gremory group could be seen standing in the main room of the ORC as they prepared for the Rating Game.
Rias was drinking tea with Akeno at her side, Koneko was eating some sweets with her gloves on, Issei was talking with Gasper about something, Raynare was speaking with Ravel and Kiba was rolling his shoulder a little with a few pops being heard along with a relieved sigh.
"Ah, I finally got those last few cricks out of my shoulder."
Rias looked up at her [Knight] in worry as she stood up to approach him.
"Kiba, are you sure that you'll be able to perform well for this Rating Game?"
"Don't worry, Buchou. Training with Team Geed may have been a little rougher than the usual routine, but it helped me in the end regardless."
The redhead only let out a sigh of annoyance at the Chaos Users doing things to her precious servants that inflicted pain onto them.
'And speak of the Devil and he shall appear.' Rias blinked a little before chuckling a little at the irony of that thought.
Turning around swiftly she sees Yuya, Asia and Irina standing at the doorway.
"Hello, Yuya, what are the three of you doing here this fine evening?"
"Hi, Rias-senpai. We were just coming by to wish you all good luck in your Rating Game against Diodora. Just watch out for him and make sure that slimy bastard doesn't try anything to harm you guys." The ravenette spoke, looking worriedly especially at Koneko and Ravel.
But the girls reassured him that they would be fine, smiling determinedly at him.
The Gremory group was also informed of Diodora's ties with the Khaos Brigade. Since no proof could have been presented before the match in order to take the Astaroth down, Rias and her servants would have to be prepared for a possible trap during the Rating Game.
The heiress narrowed her eyes at that, now certain as to why her opponent would be after Asia in the first place, having just learned about his sick fetish for nuns. But would he try to do something against Asia now that he could not reach her during the Rating Game?
Yet, Issei huffed in pride.
"That worm will have to get past me to get Asia. And if he does manage to grab her, I will beat the hell out of him."
Ever since his talk with Yuya, the Red Dragon Emperor began training even harder, pushing himself way beyond his limits. All in order to get stronger so he can defend those precious to him.
Asia patted the [Pawn] on the shoulder, giving him some reassurance that everything would end well.
"Thank you very much, Issei-san. But I'm sure that I'll be fine with everyone looking out for me. Besides, I have also been training myself so that I can at the very least defend myself. I know that only having a support role healing the others won't be enough."
As of lately, Xenovia, Irina and now Lint has been instructing Asia on how to fight and better fare herself in combat so she doesn't stick only to the role of their team's healer and supporter.
"I-if you insist, Asia." The brunette agreed reluctantly until he looked up at Yuya, whose eyes practically told him 'Keep your guard up' when he looked at the Ultraman.
"Well then, with that out of the way, I wish for your victory. For you know if you win… you'll be facing off against Sairaorg afterward." Irina tells them, cheering for the Devil peerage.
They all got the message on that one:
'Don't let that sneaky weasel win.'
As that was said a small silence went over the room until a Gremory magic circle appeared. Seeing the appearance of the circle, Rias led her peerage onto it, once they were all on she teleported to the field for her Rating Game.
However, something wasn't right...
Where the heck were they?
The playing field wasn't supposed to be this barren rocky wasteland, it was supposed to be an elaborate Medieval castle.
As they were trying to figure out why they were here a sudden whoosh of air could be heard behind them. Turning around to see what happened, they saw that Diodora was in the sky above them with several Devils from the Old Satan Faction behind him and...
"I welcome you all to your end." The Astaroth spoke arrogantly, looking down at the opposing peerage, especially at Issei and Rias.
"Diodora! So you really had ties with the Khaos Brigade." Rias states, as a matter of fact, not really being surprised that the traitorous Pure Blood Devil finally revealed his true colors.
"Good! So that means we can finally kick that guy's ass, Buchou?" Issei asks his master.
The rest of their peerage also semmed ready to fight, not being afraid of the numbers that Diodora had on his side.
The Astaroth heir was taken aback by their reaction. He was expecting shock and surprise with his ambush. And not this.
'W-what!? Did… Did they already knew!?' He thinks, panicking.
But he quickly recovers his calm demeanor as he remembers the extra help he had under his sleeve.
"So you already expected this, huh? Then how about I introduce my new friends to you?"
The traitorous Devil snapped his fingers as multiple portals appeared on the ground and mid-air. And from out of them, creatures from the Mirror World stepped out.
The Gremory group now looked in surprise at this.
"Those are-!"
"Mirror monsters!"
Rias started as Issei finished, recognizing the white Sheerghosts and the blue Raydragoons.
"What- What's going on!? Why the Old Satan Faction has those monsters!?" A shocked Raynare asks aloud.
Many questions were passing through the Gremory peerage's heads as they tried to find an explanation for this new reveal. But they would have to put a hold on that and survive first before getting their answers.
Diodora regains his confident aura as he believes things to now be in his favor.
"Take care of them!" He orders the Old Satan Faction's Devil and Mirror monsters to attack Rias' peerage, now with an even more overwhelming number than before.
Issei summoned the [Boosted Gear] as the others prepared themselves as well.
*Crack!*
The sound of cracking, however, broke all of their attention as shards of something came falling down. Revealing the forms of Odin, Azazel, Sirzechs, Team Geed, Kuroka, Rossweisse, Sairaorg and Riser as they joined the battle.
"How about we even the odds?" Ultraman Zero asks as he and the others land next to Issei's team. He glares fiercely at his enemies.
"The cavalry has arrived." Geed Primitive states as he turns to his Devil friends, nodding to them in reassurance.
Just as planned, Team Geed and the others would interfere if the situation called for it.
"Shirone!"
"Ravel!"
Both Kuroka and Riser call their respective younger siblings.
"Nee-sama!"
"Onii-sama!"
Said girls were relieved to see some familiar faces coming to their aid.
Although…
"Why are you here, Onii-sama?" Ravel asks her brother.
The male Phenex smirks at her before replying:
"Your boyfriend told me about this beforehand as well. And of course I would come if my sister is in danger." He explains before giving her a teasing look, making the younger blonde blush. "But that said, we will talk later about your new relationship with our parents."
Meanwhile, Kuroka was also teasing her younger sister.
"So you finally found your special one, Shirone? Onee-chan couldn't be more proud of you! Have you already marked him?" She says, giggling a little.
Koneko looks embarrassed over this, her cheeks already bright red.
"Nee-sama..." The white-haired [Rook] groaned.
Rias was surprised to see her cousin also present with the extra help.
"Sairaorg? Did they also called you?" She asks the Bael.
The heir grinned at the redhead before he explains:
"Let's just say that I don't want to miss the action again like in the time your [Pawn] went to Sargasso with Geed."
"He actually got word of the situation and offered to help. The more, the merrier, I suppose." Said Ultraman says next.
"I'm happy to see how everyone is glad to be here, but we have a fight here to win, you guys." Azazel remarks dryly, getting everyone's attention as they focused again on Diodora's forces.
The Astaroth heir actually paled at the arrival of the newcomers as he decides to teleport away while his forces stay behind to face the Gremory peerage and their allies.
"G-Get them!" Diodora orders before disappearing through a green magic circle.
"Get back here, you coward!" Issei cried.
"Don't worry child, we'll take care of the rest. Gremory girl, you and your peerage should get going and take the coward down]." Odin stepped forward as the army of Devils and Mirror monsters began their speedy approach.
Only to get wiped out as the Norse God spun the spear in his hands.
*Slash!* *Boom!*
The pure carnage the Legendary Spear brought couldn't even be displayed as Gungnir had destroyed what little remained of the traitorous Devils and the monsters that were with them.
The group was astounded by the display of power but quickly shook it off as they began to make their way towards the castle Diodora fled towards.
While the others stayed behind, a group consisting of Rias' peerage, Kuroka, Riser and Team Geed finally arrived at the front door. Turning to face them, Rias let out a deep breath as she narrowed her eyes at them.
"Alright everyone, listen up. We're here to take Diodora down, so let nothing get in your way."
The servants of the Devil heiress nodded their heads before Geed added something to it.
"Be careful, Diodora has pieces that have no control over any of the actions they make. We can't kill them if possible." He reminds everyone of what Whire told Issei, Asia and the other girls previously with them.
"And what do you plan to do about this, Yuta?" The redhead heiress asked the blue-eyed Ultraman in front of her.
"You're just going to have to trust me, Rias. Now, let's get going now, everyone."
As they enter, the group soon comes before Diodora's peerage, their [King] being absent as he used his 15 servants to buy him some time agaisnt his enemies.
"Should we knock them out before releasing them from the brainwash?" Akeno asks the others.
[Ultraman Geed: Acro Smasher!]
At this, Ultraman Geed turns into his Acro Smasher [Fusion Rise] form as he and Angel look at each other, the pair share a nod of agreement.
"Yuta-kun? Asia? What are you two doing?" Kiba asks the two of them as the pair of light Chaos Users step forward.
Not having any clue of their intentions, Diodora's servants decided to attack the Ultra and the blonde angel-looking girl first.
"Asia! Yuta!" Issei cried, fearing the worst as he prepared to join and help them.
However, that wouldn't end being necessary…
Both Geed and Angel stretched their arms forwards, showing the palms of the hands to their opponents.
"Holy..."
"Moon..."
"Wave!"
The duo chanted in unison as they released what appeared to be a white and blue harmless energy wave that hits Diodora's servants.
The others could feel Angel's holy energy combining with Acro Smasher's Ultraman Cosmos' purifying essence.
And as a result…
*Thud!*
The others widened their eyes in surprise as the Astaroth's slaves literally dropped on the floor, convulsing in pain.
But that wasn't all.
"No way..." Rias spoke in surprise as she and the other Devils literally watched in shock as green Evil Pieces were coming out from the chest of Diodora's servants through a white magic circle with M78 lettering.
Raynare had a feeling of Deja Vu come across her mind as she remembered the time that Ultraman Geed Acro Smasher purified her soul with his special light ability.
When the process was done, Diodora's servants were also released from their hypnosis state, prompting them to sit on the floor and look everywhere in confusion as they stopped feeling any pain once the Evil Pieces were successfully extracted from their bodies.
"Are you alright?" Angel asked the now freed humans, crouching next to one of them and checking their bodies for any possible injuries.
Geed, Ultraseven and Ultrawoman Marie follow after her example, checking to see if the other former slaves were alright as well.
"Well… That was easy." That was all Issei managed to say as he and the others didn't expect to easily avoid confront with Diodora's puppets.
"Asia and Yuta have been trying to come up with a special technique to free the former nuns without having to harm them." Zetton tells the [Pawn] and the others that stayed behind. "I'm glad to see that their little trick worked." She says in approval.
Given that the two of them were Chaos Users with a strong affinity for light, they could come up with something if they worked together.
"Then that just leaves Diodora." Rias says next. "Should we leave someone behind to help the nuns?" She asked next as she and the others watched Angel, Geed and the female Ultras reassuring the freed nuns that everything was okay.
"It is alright. Diodora can no longer hurt you. You're free." Angel told a nun.
The other girl had tears streaming down from her eyes as the blonde's words semmed to not only reassure her but also give her a newfound sense of hope and revival.
"We… We're… All free?" The now freed former nun couldn't help but ask again.
This semmed too good to be true.
As if to confirm the girl's freedom and reassure them again, Geed shows one of Diodora's [Pawn] Evil Piece. As all eyes turn to the hand holding the green chess piece, the Ultra crushes it until it becomes nothing more than dust.
*Crack!*
"No more slaves. Just free people. Tied only by the bonds you have chosen. Now claim your freedom." Ultraman Geed speaks passionately as his message is given.
This earns bright smiles from everyone, humans and Devils alike.
*Clap!* *Clap!* *Clap!*
"Indeed."
Many eyes widen as they turn to the direction they heard the familiar voice come from.
A portal opens before the assembled people as five familiar figures step out from it.
"Itsuki!" Ultraseven and Marie call as their eyes land on the brunette Knight of Chaos in question.
He was apparently the one leading the others, who appeared beside him.
"Caius!" Ultraman Zero and Issei call, looking firmly at Hosuke's malicious figure. He looked back at them with a scowl.
Koneko and Kuroka stiffen and both adopt a grim expression at the sight of their black-themed tormentor.
"And the Rush Hunters!" Shin Ultraman says as he and the other get on their guard, eyeing Jin, Lucas and Vince with caution.
"What are the Knights of Chaos doing here, Whire?" Geed asks the 'new' Dark Faust. "I don't think you're working alongside the Khaos Brigade and their 'new' friends, but your arrival here is definitely not a coincidence either." The blue-eyed Ultraman spoke warily.
Itsuki only smirks in amusement at this.
"Indeed. And I'm not here to pick a fight with any of you. But that depends on your answer." He told the members of Team Geed and their Devil allies. "What we came here for… Are them." He finishes, gesturing to the former servants of Diodora.
Almost everybody else was confused as to what exactly the Knight of Chaos wanted with the former holy maidens.
But not Angel, Ultraseven, Marie and Geed as they realize what their aim was.
"You… You wanted us to not only save the nuns, but turn them back into humans as well." Angel speaks first.
"So that's how you planned to exploit us, Itsuki!?" Ultraseven questions her former friend, glaring at him from underneath her helmet.
"The Knights maybe didn't have someone in their group with Asia and Yuta's healing and purifying abilities." Marie speaks next. "As for why the Knights of Chaos probably wanted us to save those girls... " She trailed off as realization hits in.
"Are you planning to recruit these former nuns into your group, Whire? Really?" Geed asks, now honestly baffled, as the rest of their friends gasp at this while Diodora's former servants look back and forth in confusion, having no idea of what they just got themselves into.
Itsuki ignores the question as he simply gestures towards the direction Diodora is currently hiding in.
"You sure you guys have time to waste with me? Aren't you lot supposed to be somewhere else?" The red and blue Ultra reminds them.
This makes the humans and Devils frown, remembering that they still had to take care of the Astaroth heir. But not all of them felt comfortable in leaving the ex-nuns to the Knights of Chaos, given how they could 'poison' the ladies with feelings of hatred agaisnt the Supernatural.
"Asia, you and Issei go after Diodora." Ultraman Marie suggests her blonde friend and childhood friend as she and Ultraseven step forward, both looking determined to face the Knights of Chaos.
"We'll handle things here." Seven adds in agreement.
The two also had a score to settle with Itsuki.
Too bad Lint was elsewhere, having to finish an assignment her superiors had for the mixed-haired girl. She would have 'loved' to use this moment to face Itsuki as well.
"Then I'll take care of Caius." Zero declares defiantly as he looks at the Dark Knight in question.
Hosuke only scowled at the youngest Ultra Warrior in return.
Seeing this, Koneko and Ravel share a look of understanding as both of them turn to face Rias.
"Buchou, please let us fight alongside Yuya!" Koneko pleads to their [King.]
"Please, Rias-sama!" Ravel insists as well.
Before Rias can say anything, Riser and Kuroka step forward as they walk to stand next to their respective siblings.
"We will keep an eye on them." Kuroka tells the redhead heiress.
"Nothing bad will happen with us around, Rias. You have my word." Riser adds firmly.
Their words and resolve semmed to be enough to convince Rias as she nods to her [Rook] and [Bishop] in approval before turning to their older siblings and finally to the Ultra Hero her servants fell in love with.
"All of you, please come back safe and sound." She tells them with a warm tone, smiling at the five.
Zero just makes a peace hand sign to the Gremory girl while his girlfriends smiled back in gratitude at their [King]. Riser and Kuroka only smirked at this.
"So I will take care of the Rush Hunters." Geed says as he is the last one to step forwards. "Fumika. Daichi. Please back up Asia, Issei and the others just in case." He requests his closest comrades.
"Got it!"
"Right!"
Both Shin Ultraman and Zetton reply in return.
The Kaiju Musume looks between the female Ultras that would face Itsuki and her boyfriend, who would face three Knights of Chaos at the same time. While she also wanted to stay behind with Yuta and Xenovia, Fumika decides to trust her boyfriend's judgment.
'Yuta. Xenovia. Be careful, you two.' She thinks, mentally praying for their victory.
Zetton then turns to the group that would move ahead.
"Come on, everyone. You heard them, let's go!" She ushes them.
"You guys will win! I'm sure of it!" Issei calls his companions one last time before running ahead. "Kick those guys' asses!"
"Everyone, please be safe!" Angel cries next to her teammates and precious friends as she soon follows after the Red Dragon Emperor.
Rias and the rest of her peerage are the next ones to move on while followed at last by Shin Ultraman and Zetton.
*Flash!*
Once they were gone, Ultraman Geed focuses first on Ultraseven and Ultrawoman Marie while Itsuki strikes a few poses before activating his Evoltruster, transforming into Ultraman Whire. The isekai Ultra Hero knew that this was the duel the pair of ex-exorcists needed in order to settle their personal score with the Church traitor.
[Shadow Monarch!]
Geed next observes Hosuke transforming into Dark Knight Caius as Ultraman Zero's group was ready to face the dark armored Chaos User.
[Rush Hunter Barel!]
[Rush Hunter Magnal!]
[Rush Hunter Garm!]
The blue-eyed Hero of Light finally looks lastly at his trio of opponents. Jin, Lucas and Vince have activated their own respective Kaiju Capsules, transforming them into their Rush Hunter personas.
While all this happened, Diodora's former servants looked at the Chaos User in wonder, having never seen anything like them before. They began to wonder what sort of power their fellow humans were using. The ex-holy maidens had no idea of what the future has in store with them after the end of this inevitable clash.
Current Capsules so far:
Yuta/Ultraman Geed
Ultra Capsules: Ultraman, Ultraman Belial, Ultraseven, Ultraman Leo, Ultraman Hikari, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Orb: Emerium Slugger, Ultra no Chichi(Father of Ultra), Ultraman Nexus Junis, Astra, Ultraman Mebius, Ultraman Mebius: Phoenix Brave, Ultraman Orb: Thunder Stream
Kaiju Capsules: Megalon, Dino-Tank, Gomora, Mecha Gomora,
Others/Specials/Extras: Cyber Gomora(Cyber Gomora MonsArmor)
Yuya/Ultraman Zero: Ultraman Zero Darkness(Zero Darkness' Mons Ring), Navi(Acting as Yuya's Familiar), Ultraman Orb: Leo Zero Knuckle, Ultraman Mebius: Burning Brave
Fumika/Kaiju Musume Zetton/Beemzed: Zetton(Zetton's Mons Ring), EX Red King(EX Red King Knuckle), Bemstar, EX Gomora, Pandon
Daichi/Jean-Nine/Shin Ultraman: Hedorah(Downpour), Gigan(Chi She), Jean-Nine, Metalgelas, Ultraman Suit(Anime Ultraman), Vernier Bugster(Combat Gamer), Ultraman Orb: Spacium Schtrom
Asia/Angel: Angel, Uboraan(Uboraan),
Grimoire Lux/Fusion Kaiju: Justice, Tyrant, Antlar
Xenovia/Shin Ultraseven: Bemular, Ultraseven Suit(Anime Ultraseven), Ultraman Orb: Knight Rikidater
Irina/Ultrawoman Marie: Alien(Oblivion Keyblade lookalike), Freeze Roidmude(Frost Pain Modified), Ultra no Haha(Mother of Ultra), Marie Suit(Anime Mother of Ultra)
The Knights of Chaos:
?/Ultraman Koulder: EX Tyrant, Bagan, Borreload Dragon(Borreload Magnum), Croire(role as a Familiar/member of the team),
Itsuki/Ultraman Whire: Ultraman Agul(V2), Ultraman Zearth, Dark Faust, Mizunoeryu(Mizunoeno Dragon)
Hosuke/Dark Knight Caius: Venosnaker(Veno Saber), Shadow Monarch(Caius' armor),
Jack/Dragon Knight Antinomy: Dragon Armour(?), Dragblacker
Minami/White Knight Aura: White Armour(?),
Jin/Baltan Battler Barel: Baltan Seijin
Vince/Guts Gunner Garm: Guts Seijin
Lucas/Magma Master Magna: Magma Seijin
?
Malevolent Entity(?): ?
Ultraman Orion: Ultraman Joneus, Ultraman Great, Ultraman Powered, Ultraman Neos, Ultraseven 21, Ultraman Nice, Ultraman Max, Ultraman Xenon, Ultraman Rosso: Flame, Ultraman Blu: Aqua
Magi the Jester: Chaos Magician
Ultraman X Darkness: Ultraman X
Evil Tiga: Evil Tiga
Chaos Ultraman: Chaos Ultraman Calamity
Vector/Ultraman Orb Darkness: Ultraman Orb Origin(Orb Ring NEO), Maga-Orochi
Others:
Saji: Mysterious Purple Dragon Capsule
Capsule 51:
Chaos frenzy!
- End -
Author Notes:
Thank you for reading chapter 51 of Ultraman GeeDxD!
And Lint officially becomes a Chaos User. What will happen when she acquires her own Capsules is something I still don't have any idea about.
I'm also wondering what I will do with Fafnir if he really ends being sealed into Capsule. Maybe I will give his power to Asia just like in canon, only that she ends receiving his upgrade a little earlier.
Yuya, Koneko and Ravel officially became a couple. Another person with a 'harem' given that this is the DxD world after all.
And the (now called off) Rating Game between Rias and Diodora begins at last! With more players on board, how will things end?
I have plans for at least one of Diodora's former servants.
Now onto the reviews:
Guest DCDGojira: Thanks!
KitsuneTheWhite: Wow...
Right, I won't say anything since I want to avoid giving possible spoilers.
ChimaTigon: Ok.
Kamen Rider Chrome: Thanks!
Sure, I will try to take your suggestion into consideration about Asia facing Diodora.
I'm glad you managed to understand how I wanted to portray Itsuki.
Yeah, the Maga-Orochi Kaiju Capsule will be something important for later. And not just as an enemy that needs to be defeated.
The OCs and their origin will become clear very soon.
As for the Agul Ultra Fusion Card, I hope it wasn't something too predictable by creating new Ultra Capsules from it.
Nope: Let's just say that Vector has a generous amount of powerful Kaiju Capsules to use.
Right, I don't give much detail to the other devices since the Capsules are the most important items for the Chaos Users. Maybe I will later make a list of Ultra Transformation Items and Weapons shown so far in this story.
altaf9312: Again, I can't access the Pixiv link. But it's okay.
#10th review: Question:
'Vector is going Maga Orochi Capsule to Issei just like Magi give purple dragon capsule to Saji? Will he use on his gauntlet became new Armor Scale Mail made by Maga Orochi capsule?'
1- Yes.
2 - No, the Maga-Orochi Capsule will end in Yuta's hands because it will be important for him later.
yogaratw607: You gave me an interesting idea. Thanks!
But I will have to later watch this 2021 Mortal Kombat movie to first understand what you're talking about though. And then I will try to answer most of your questions to the best.
I'm not sure exactly about who are these three people you're talking about.
GuestG: Ok, thanks.
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