So far most of you guys wanted me to have shorter paragraphs so in this chapter I have tried to make paragraphs shorter. Is the current pace of story OK? Tell me. Hope you guys like it. If any mistakes please correct me. Also tell me if my current style of story is OK?

Ps- This story has been co-authored by Lucian Naruto who has been a great help with his unique ideas and his patience to correct my errors grammatical or otherwise

-Naruto's POV-

So after talking to Lord Phenex, I was taken to guest room well more like a room the size of a normal house. As I was tired I went to sleep quickly and slept like a log. Next day a maid came to me and roused me from my sleep while telling me to get dressed as the ritual will be ready. Next I was served a breakfast with more dishes then I could name. After some time she told me that ritual was ready and my presence was required in ritual chamber. We walked for a LONG time AGAIN and went to ritual chamber where there was a 3-D Projection of Phenex and below it Phenex symbol was glowing with fire. All members of Phenex clan were standing on the ritual according to their age I guess.

As Albrecht Phenex was eldest he stood near the head of Phenex while as Amelia phenex was youngest she stood on the tail. As soon as I Entered Lord Albrecht asked me to stand in the ritual circle such that I was facing Amelia Phenex. And my head was looking at the holographic projection of Phenex, my hand over my chest while opening my devil wings as far as I can. I got into the position. They started chanting in Phoenician language, the language of Phenex territory before formation of Deftodiz the language of devils (also currently the main language prevailing in underworld). First Lord Albrecht read a chant followed by Lady Aeliana then by Heir Ruval after which Amelia Phenex sang a hymn. As soon as she finished singing I felt a searing pain in my whole body which caused me to black out.

-Lord Phenex Pov-

As soon Naruto blacked out, I asked Ruval to go take him to healer to which he bowed and vanished in a swirl of fire. I swear that boy is so dramatic sometimes. Now on the ritual used this ritual was a well kept clan secret since the time Phenex clan came into existence this ritual calls upon the Ancient Phoenix who takes place above the circle (outsiders will only see a holographic Phenex). It looks into soul of the person and decides whether or not he is worthy of Phenex clan. If he is it converts the person into Phenex and links him into tapestry. Now after ushering all members outside while promising Amelia on a outing. I went to look into Family tapestry.

"Hmmm... it looks like Amelia got a twin, well it will be interesting to see how this plays out."

Now as he is now a pureblood devil I will have to inform Council on this. As I won't tell them about the ritual, only a fool will tell his clan's secret to outsiders. I will simply say that Naruto has been always a part of family, we simply hid his existence as his chances of survival were low, but as he is on road to recovery we took the decision to reveal his existence now.

Now while this method may undermine some of Phenex's power in Council, it's nothing. The clan can recover from in a century or two. My main opponent will be Zekram Bael who may try to use this opportunity to try and tie Phenex closer to his faction which I won't let that happen after all we are Phenexes and what bird tries to be tied down. Now on lighter topics I would have to start training Amelia soon, for which I need to find tutors, nothing but the best for my princess after all. I called a maid and told her to prepare a list of devils which are suitable for tutoring Amelia. As soon as I finished ordering the maid, Ruval my son and heir entered.

"Father, if I may be so bold to ask what do you see in the boy, to go as far to make him a part of our family?"

Sigh... that was a topic I wanted to avoid for now but you don't always get what you want.

"Ruval, listen closely, at first I thought of taking him to castle curing him and offering him a chance to be in our guard however, I soon noticed that there was a half mangled corpse of a Mantis laying around."

"But father aren't Mantis..."

"Yes Ruval and I trust you will keep this knowledge to yourself, AM I CLEAR?"

"Yes father"

"Good to know, you understand son."

After that I talked with Ruval on the condition of our fief. Sigh it was a stressful day but a normal one in my life, chuckle. Now on topic of Naruto I will have to make him understand what it is meant to be a Phenex and how should he behave in public. I don't care how my clan members behave in private or this castle, but I won't allow a single gaffe to tarnish clan image in public.

-Lady Phenex Pov-

(At same time when Albrecht and Ruval are talking)

Albrecht or should I say Lord Phenex is a troublesome b*** leaving me to deal with a sulky Amelia who I have to convince that we still love her and No she didn't commit a mistake which caused us to adopt Naruto as her twin brother sigh as much as I love Amelia she can be troublesome when she is throwing a tantrum. I blame my husband and son, they carve into her demands as soon as she shows a slightest hint of being teary, not that I am much different.

As soon as I enter her room I see Amelia sitting near her window pouting. It's already looking like a headache.

"Amelia, why are you staring at outside scenery mon enfant. Naruto must be waking up soon. You know we have to make him feel at ease."

"But mother, I don't want to go. Why do I have to go when you and father can do the task. It's not like you spend much time with me and now he has come so your attention on, me will be further divided." Amelia told me while sulking adorably.

"Amelia, you know that we love you right?"

"Yes maman."

"You know that right now your father and I are overworked in managing the fief?"

"Yes, because Civil War finished recently right?"

"Yes, mon enfant, you should know that your father adores you, whatever you want you just have to bat some eyelashes and he will present it to you, the very next day"

"Yes, mother." Amelia nodded giggling.

Good at least her mood ameliorated. I don't think she is in the mood to meet Naruto right now, so I won't force her and if I use this opportunity to do some daughter-mother bonding, it just a byproduct. No matter what Albrecht says I am not a paper tiger when it comes to Amelia, hmph that egoistical b*** as if he is not a puppet of Amelia if it means he gets a smile and a cutesy call of Father.

"Mother, what are you thinking?"

"Amelia, how does a trip to laboratory sound just you and me?"

"Really?"

"Yes, filia."

"Wait a second maman, I just have to get changed. I will come in a flash." yelled Amelia as she ran to her bathroom.

I knew that will definitely cheer her up. After all it is said if you want to gain favor of Phenex you should resent him either knowledge of science (preferably alchemy) and astounding poetry. It something we gained from original Phenex. Looks like my schedule if filled up for day.

"Amelia come fast dear, we can even stop at library if we get enough time."

"You are best maman!" Came the glee filled voice of Amelia.

And thus we spent a felicity filled evening in the laboratory.

-Ruval Phenex's Pov-

My name is Ruval Phenex, the heir of Phenex clan. I was trained to heir from a young age. I also participated in the recent Civil War and was one of the youngest captains present on the battlefield. I don't mean to brag but my unit had the one of the highest success rate in the war barring current Satans and my father's unit. I like training and battling with tough opponents. I also love to read poems. I love extremely spicy foods, sunny weather, my family and my unit. Rumors are going out that Ajuka is currently working on a project which can covert other species into Devils and the project is in testing. If the rumors are true, then I would like to offer the chance to my unit who has been with me through thick and thin. While I know that my unit is made of devils, except my lover and second in command ventus caelum none of them are pureblood devils. In fact most of them come from extra clans. It may give them a opportunity to achieve their potential here in ars goetia.

Now on the recent events , I have been learning the ropes on how to manage the fief and this definitely is a interesting development. Naruto is bound to be a powerful individual and if what my father says about him is true, then father was right in inducting him in the family. Despite having the knowledge we are extremely picky in whether a individual is inducted in Phenex clan or not, even then they are inducted in side branch of Phenex clan (They may get partial immortality and some control over fire but they are still far inferior in terms of power compared to main branch.) It is Very, Very rare that a person is inducted in main branch, I know of at most 9 individuals in the thousands of years of history of Phenex clan with Naruto being the ninth and latest addition in this list. Most of disparity in strength comes from division of resources between main and side branch. Despite it the members of side branch are still powerful compared to other devils. Most are above High class devils in terms of power. They are typically known as Margrave of Vesuvius. They are in charge of security in the fief and while main branch typically deals with economic problems of fief. Also as they are converted into Phenex they are tied to ancient one which means if they try to act in a that is not appreciated by him. They get a warning, typically filled with extreme pain for the offender. Extreme cases or repeated offenders may find themselves reduced to ashes by combustion suddenly which leads to their death as ancient one takes away the offender's immortality before he makes them combust.

Anyway I got off topic, if anybody asks my opinion on Naruto currently I stand on neutrality leaning on positive. Even if he is now a brother, if I even get a slightest inclination that he is a nefarious person I will erase him from world of living sooner before the ancient one takes action. However just because I have yet to figure out his personality and whether or not he will be gracious towards my family does not mean I won't try my best to welcome him in the family now that reminds me I have to make sure, I get training regime for my little brother, after all which male does not like to train and fight. As soon as I finished my train of thoughts. I teleported to my room to sort out the best manuals for my brother from the thousands of the manuals I had currently stacked in my personal library.

-3rd Person's Pov-

Currently the castle was in a state of Jittery. Everyone was excited and nervous at same time with the newest addition of Phenex. While they did not know Naruto was not a Phenex beforehand. They were simply given the same excuse elder council was given. Their was still a sense of anticipation in the air. Afterall the young child had not been seen before and this was his first visit to the main castle. They wanted to give the best impression to him. Many ambitious ones thought if they managed to give a good and everlasting impression, maybe young master will take a liking to them leading to their promotion. Those who had seen the young master or had been in contact with him retold tales of how he looked and what they thought he would behave like. Meanwhile while nearing the whole castle was filled with joy and eagerness. Miles away there were also some people who did not like this new devolpment Zekram Bael was one of those people who were not happy.

Zekram Bael is the very first Head of the House of Bael and is said to have greater influence than the current Four Great Satans. He is the de facto leader of the Devils after the death of the original Four Great Satans. While new Satans hold a massive sway in general populace opinion. Zekram hold the real sway inside the council. While he understands the reason Lord phenex would choose to conceal existence of his spawn especially as recently underworld was locked in a turbulent war. He wishes that Albrecht had chosen to confide in him. The reason he is not happy is not petty like his spawn and the current head of house Bael, Hrdost Bael or better known as Lord Bael. He knows that house Bael does not have the authority to question or even meddle into private affairs of clans. Zekram thought sarcastically not like even reprimanding his son, made him a better Lord. He is just a insecure boy who wants to feel powerful by constantly reminding others of his authority. Even in civil war he did not go to most missions, claiming they were beneath a person of his station. The reason he is currently not happy has more to do with Hrdost then with Lord Phenex.

The recently drooped news by Lord phenex would serve as a reminder to Hrdost that while he pretends to be in control of council. He is not the only one with a great sway and power. Zekram fears that Hrdost would try to use this opportunity to tie Phenex clan closer to his faction conveniently forgetting the fact that Phenex has always been a neutral clan who very much loves his privacy and freedom. In fact while most were fighting intensely in civil war the Phenex clan did not join either side till some idiots on the Old Maou side thought it would be a good idea to threaten the residents of Vatra (fief of Phenex clan) in hope that Phenex will side with them in hopes of saving their residents. After all Phenexes have been known for their quick response to woes of people on their fief. A main reason of why most of companies and rich aristrocrats chose to settle down in Vesuvius, making it the economic capital of underworld.

-Zekram Bael's Pov-

I don't fear about the idiotic notions my son will surely try to bring in the next council. I just fear what will happen if the notion manages to spite Phenex clan and they decide to side with Old faction. While right now we are leading in military, while the neutral faction headed by Lord Phenex is leading in economy and the old faction is recovering from it's loss in civil war. If Phenex clan decides to side with Old faction then it would aid them massively in their recovery pushing forth their recovery by several centuries also as most of neutral faction is made up of their supporters I fear that it would lead to a massive shift in council which would end up in favor of Old faction leading them to almost have two thirds vote in the council way more then the required majority. While I as a elder can oppose and even eradicate some notions passed in council I need support of my fellow elders which is not a easy task by any means. I Really don't care what side Phenex clan sides with but their position is vital for Bael clan as even if we have way more firepower in form of new Satans then the old ones it won't matter anything if we don' get resources to sustain our armies and as Vesuvius is the leading economic capital they can easily diver the trade from our fief to that of those supporting old faction leading to uncertainty and unrest in our fief. One of the main reasons we won the war was because of diverted trade and discounts on food and weapons. While Old faction had to buy same from black market leading to higher prices and lesser quality, which in turn lead to high mortality on battlefield.

The reason why I fear that outcome is that Phenex clan joining old faction would push them on recovery by several centuries and we may have another war in about 500 year. One that we may not be able to win. Due to war right now while most clans treasury decreased Phenex clan's increased due to increased trade and favorable contracts drawn buy desperate lords. All of this will lead to a situation where the Bael clan would face a unfavorable outcome which may even lead to their extinction if the impending disaster is not handled properly. So here I have to search ways by which Albrecht's anger would surely be calmed down after Hrdost plays his cards (I suspect at most a decade is the time he would be willing to wait even after my direct orders). Now without knowing my son's plan I have to plan numerous contingencies for situation which may not even turn to be true. Ugh... what a headache I really should make him give me a heir soon so I can be free from his nonsense. I snapped a finger and told a mad to go and find all books related to Phenex clan, their likes and dislike. This is such a headache.

First of all I would like to thank to all those who have taken time to review. I tried to make you give a general idea of what reaction people had to induction on Naruto in Phenex clan. I tried to incorporate you suggestion in story. Tell me if I was successful or not?