Chapter 1

So...I'm rewriting the plot line since the second and third chapter are not as good as I intended it to be so it'll still be a three months for Issei to travel around to other factions, train, and become stronger but I also want some drama and to go into the ORC developing as characters as well since the ORC has to learn about Issei and apologize for what they said to him as well as rekindle their relationship if they want to have any hopes on being with their lover/friend.

Issei will travel to other factions and help since this'll be before the Saiorag Battle but with an added twist to the Young Devil Ratings Game.

Underworld, Sairaorg's House, Evening...

"HA!" A woman suddenly slammed her fist into a punching bag, making the rope snap and send the said punching bag flying.

The woman had long midnight black hair and violet-colored eyes that matched her hair beautifully. Her body was relatively fit and somewhat muscular, but she still had an amazingly sexy and feminine figure. The tight sleeveless black shirt she was wearing hugged her shapely J-cup breasts, and her dark grey yoga pants hugged her hips and her round rear.

The woman sighed heavily before grabbing the pink towel around her neck and wiping her sweaty forehead. "Alright... I believe that was the eighteenth punching bag I've broken." The said punching bag had a massive indent of the woman's fist, making a bead of sweat roll down her head. "I need a thicker punching bag with an even thicker piece of rope cause I cannot seem to hold back when I'm training for some reason..."

This woman was none other than Sairaorg Bael, the descendant of the Great King, Zekram Bael, and one of the Top 10 Rating Game Players, being ranked No. 10.

Now some may ask. Why was Sairaorg training to the point where her punching bags were destroyed beyond repair?

Well, the answer is quite simple.

Sairaorg was currently training for her Rating Game against her cousin, Rias Gremory, and her Peerage, which just happened to be in a week from today. But she wasn't training so she could fight Rias, oh no. There was a particular member of Rias' Peerage that she wished to show her strength against. And that would be Issei Hyoudou, this generation's Red Dragon Emperor.

Sairaorg looked down at her hand before clenching it into a fist with a slight grin. 'I will show you my resolve, Issei Hyoudou. I cannot wait for our match to have a no holds barred battle.'

However, before Sairaorg knew it, a golden magic circle with an interesting-looking B in the center suddenly appeared. Sairaorg rose a brow at this and was confused until her eyes widened in realization. Sairaorg gained a shit-eating grin as she cracked her knuckles. 'So he finally accepted my offer! Oh, this is so exciting! Prepare yourself, Issei, because I shall not hold back during our spars!'

Soon enough, a young man with brown hair appeared before the magic circle vanished. Sairaorg let out a small laugh before she began to approach the young man slowly. "Hahahaha! Issei! It's good to see you! I am to assume you finally accepted my offer of some training?" Issei had said nothing, for his bangs were currently shadowing his eyes. Sairaorg noticed Issei was shaking and not responding; this began to worry her. "Issei? Are you al-?"

What had happened next shocked Sairaorg and left her confused. Issei had suddenly pulled Sairaorg into a hug, burying his face into her bosom. "I-Issei?! What's going o-?!" Sairaorg immediately stopped talking when she felt Issei tremble as he hugged her, but that's not what had obliterated her. Issei softly cried into her bosom, making Sairaorg realize that her friend was not here for training or pleasantries. Issei was here for comfort. Sairaorg slowly hugged Issei back, using one hand to caress the back of his head softly. "Shhhh. It's okay, Issei, I'm not going anywhere." Sairaorg was even more confused; what was going on with Issei?

Later, Living Room...

Sairaorg had taken Issei inside so he could calm down, though she did continue to comfort him after she had made them some tea. Once Issei had completely calmed down, Sairaorg and Issei separated from their hug. Sairaorg looked into Issei's doe brown eyes, which were now red and puffy. Sairaorg tried her hardest not to cry when she saw Issei's face. 'Oh dear Maou, the poor thing looks like a kicked puppy...'

Sairaorg gently caressed Issei's cheek, making him blush lightly. "Issei, what's wrong? Why were you crying?" Issei flinched before he looked away from Sairaorg. This made Sairaorg worry for Issei even more, but she decided to be patient with him. After another minute passed, Issei finally spoke.

"M-Me and the ORC... We had a bit of a situation." Sairaorg seemed surprised. Issei got into a fight with his fellow Peerage members?

"What was the situation Issei?" Issei paused for a moment before he spoke up again. "It started with just a simple question. Would I protect Rias? The answer was simple. Of course, I would." Sairaorg smiled softly at this until Issei continued his explanation. "Then she asked if I would protect Asia or even Akeno. I was beginning to get confused, but I said I would also protect them."

"Hold on." Issei stopped talking as Sairaorg then spoke up again. "Issei, how did this question come about?"

Issei blinked before he blushed lightly as he gave her his answer. "O-Oh. My apologies. Lady Phoenix had contacted Ravel to see how she was doing, at least that's what I had thought at first. But then Lady Phenex had asked if I was in the room, so I made myself known. She then apologized for how Riser acted when he was still engaged to Rias; I waved off the apology, as Riser and I already let bygones be bygones. I helped Riser get over his fear of Dragons by having him train with an Ice Dragon and me. He declared me his rival after that." Sairaorg giggled at the thought before speaking to Issei.

"Goodness Issei. First Vali and me, and now Riser? How many rivals do you need?" Issei chuckled lightly, making Sairaorg beam happily at his happy face once more until Issei ceased his chuckling before continuing. "Anyways, Lady Phoenix had reminded me that Ravel had become a Free Bishop and asked me if I could have her become my Bishop once I became a High-Class Devil."

"Did you accept?" Issei made a so-so motion with his hand. "I said it was up to Ravel if that was what she wished; if she said so, I would instantly accept. Lady Phoenix then changed the subject and asked me if I could protect Ravel from... unworthy suitors, I believe she called them? Either way, I promised Lady Phenex that I would protect Ravel from these suitors, which made her smile. After that, Rias tried to leave the room, which worried me, and asked where she was going. Which returns us to the question she had asked me." Sairaorg nodded at this as she replied. "Yes, about you promising to protect Rias, Asia, and Akeno."

Issei nodded back as he began the explanation again. "Right. After I said that I would also protect Asia and Akeno... she asked how I felt about her. At first, I was confused. What did she mean by that? When I asked what Rias meant, she rephrased and said this. 'What do you think about me, Ise?'."

Sairaorg began to notice Issei's distress. Just what exactly happened? "I began by saying, 'Well Buchou is Buchou', but Rias didn't let me finish. Rias called me an idiot and ran off before I could continue."

This made Sairaorg rub her temples as she knew something like that would happen. 'Of course Rias would do something like that.' She thought before patting Issei's back. "I'm sorry about Rias, she can be very stupid at times."

"N-No it's okay, I'm not upset that Rias ran away... it was what the others said." Sairaorg rose a brow at this, before Issei continued. "Kiba started by calling me an idiot, and how I was blind to Rias's feelings for me. Xenovia then said 'I thought I was supposed to be the dense one', but I wasn't dense at all. Akeno then said a bunch of other mean things, like how I'm blind to Rias' feelings for me, or how I was just being an asshole. She said that to Ravel when she started to blame herself for what happened, obviously it wasn't Ravel's fault, but the fact that Akeno said that to her... it really hurt."

Sairaorg listened to Issei intently, while she was unconsciously clenching her fists. "Koneko then gave me her usual deadpan stare, but I could see the anger her eyes had held. She said 'You're the worst', those words stung. Yes Koneko has said that to me before, but the way she said it then really hurt me."

"What of Asia and Irina? What did they have to say?"

"They weren't at the ORC. Asia caught the Devil Flu and was forced to stay home for the day. Rossweisse was busy doing paperwork for my class, so she was absent as well. And as for Irina, she had to go back to Heaven to report what happened in Kyoto to Michael. I'll explain what happened in Kyoto in a bit, but back to what happened." Sairaorg nodded, allowing Issei to continue on.

"Next was Gasper, when I turned to him, he looked extremely nervous. I asked him if I did something wrong. Gasper's response seemed hesitated, he said 'Yes, you were very bad'. I could tell the poor guy was nervous when he said that, he even stuttered partially. Gasper didn't mean to say that, I could just tell. It was around that point Akeno told Ravel I was being an idiot, and I started to get extremely upset. Originally, I was going to go after Rias and try to clear things up, but I decided to head home instead. Akeno got in my way, thinking I was going to go after Rias. I then started to get even angrier, to where my aura began leaking out. Akeno seemed scared when I started releasing my aura, I then told her as kindly as I could to please step aside. In the end, she did. I then left the ORC, heading home so I could clear my head."

Issei then began clenching his fist. "But when I arrived into my room, I began to hear her voice." Sairaorg rose a brow, making Issei realize Sairaorg didn't know about her. "I-I'm talking about... I-I..."

Suddenly a red gauntlet appeared over his left hand, the green gem in the middle started to glow somewhat. {He's talking about a Fallen Angel known as Raynare... his first girlfriend and his killer.}

Sairaorg gasped at this information, her hands covering her mouth. Issei began to look mentally drained, before he nodded. "What Ddraig said. I heard her say 'Would you die for me?' that's what Raynare said to me before she stabbed me with a light spear and left me to die until Rias saved me. After hearing that, I started to cry. I thought to myself, did Rias, Akeno, Kiba, and Koneko forget that Raynare had led me on before breaking my heart and killing me? After that, I remembered that you had given me a pamphlet that would take me straight to you before I left the Underworld after our mock Rating Game against Sona and her Peerage. Which then leads us to now, me sitting in front of you and telling you what had transpired." Sairaorg took in everything that Issei had said, before she asked Issei a question.

"Issei. Why do you think Rias got upset with you?" Issei went into thought, before he suddenly realized something and facepalmed. "Fuck! I called her Buchou! Even after Venelana said to start calling her Rias, I didn't listen to what she said!" Issei began to shake in place, before Ddraig sighed and spoke again.

{Issei Hyoudou. I know the real reason you couldn't say Rias's name.} Issei looked at his gauntlet, although still shaking as the dragon responded to his feelings. {You're afraid that saying Rias's name will make her angry, and afraid that she'll take you out of her Peerage and replace you, should you had called her by her name. It's because of Raynare, that you gained four phobias. One is Philophobia, The Fear of Falling in Love. Second is Gamophobia, The Fear of Commitment and Marriage. Third is Proditiophobia, The Fear of Being Betrayed. And fourth is Monophobia... The Fear of Being Alone.}

Issei was absolutely stunned, while Sairaorg couldn't believe how much Raynare had mentally damaged the poor brunetteuntil Ddraig continued. {Rias and Akeno seducing you wasn't helping your situation either. In fact, all that did was worsen your Philophobia and Gamophobia to a small degree. The same can be said with Xenovia's forwardness on wanting to have a child with you.} Sairaorg was in disbelief, before she spoke up. "Do they not know that Raynare is still haunting Issei?"

Ddraig sighed lightly as he replied. {No. I assume that after Raynare was dealt with, they believe Issei had begun to recover.}

Sairaorg's hair shadowed her eyes at this. "Excuse me for a moment..." Sairaorg soon left the living room, and went back out to the backyard. Issei suddenly heard Sairaorg roar before she punched something, making Issei wince.

After that, Sairaorg came back into the living room, before sitting beside Issei instead of sitting across from him. Sairaorg then pulled Issei into a hug, which he gladly returned. "I cannot say I understand what you must be going through right now, but I am truly sorry for what has happened to you before you joined the Supernatural World." Sairaorg soon stopped hugging Issei, before she suddenly had an idea, and smiled. "Issei, how would you like to meet my Peerage?"

Later, Night...

Sairaorg was happy with watching her Peerage bond with Issei for a while which made the young dragon cheer up a bit as he was glad to have a distraction away from his old group of friends until the Bael Heiress then clapped her hands. "Alright! Now that everyone has gotten familiar with each other, I'm afraid it's gotten quite late."

Sairaorg turned to Issei with a soft smile. "If you'd like Issei, you're more than welcome to stay here for the night."

Issei wanted to accept, but sadly he shook his head. "I'm afraid I cannot, I've got school tomorrow."

Sairaorg frowned at this, before she nodded. "I see... Would you at least let me take you home?"

Issei nodded. "I suppose that's fine." Sairaorg nodded, before she stood beside Issei and summoned a magic circle underneath them. "I shall be back in a moment, have a pleasant night everyone." Soon enough, Sairaorg and Issei vanished, making the magic circle disappear as well.

Kuisha then let out a sigh she didn't know she was holding in. "I'm not the only one who saw the sadness in Issei's eyes, right?"

Everyone shook their heads, before Coriana spoke up. "The poor kid looked like a kicked puppy."

Liban clenched his fist lightly as he crossed his arms. "You think he's being abused?"

Kuisha shook her head. "Highly unlikely, Gremory's are known to treat their servants like family."

Beruka then went into thought aloud as he put a hand on his chin. "Do you think it could possibly be related to romance?"

Misteeta went into thought, before she spoke up. "It's most likely, definitely not unlikely, but also not very likely at the same time." Gandoma frowned lightly, wondering if Issei was doing well.

Ladora sighed, before he spoke up. "I suppose I should mention this, I know he's the Red Dragon Emperor, but he smelt like a quarter Dragon." Everyone was surprised by this, before Beruka spoke up again. "Where did the scent come from specifically?"

"It came from his left arm, more than likely where the Boosted Gear is." Everyone gasped at this information, before Coriana spoke again. "He... he gave up his arm to the Dragon within him?"

Ladora nodded. "That's most likely the case. But as to why I'm mentioning it, whatever happened to Issei, his Dragon instincts more than likely told him to get away from there and get to somewhere that was safe. Whatever's going on with the boy, I hope he gets through whatever it is that's bugging him." Everyone nodded in agreement, before they all headed to bed. But little did everyone know, a pair of golden eyes with cat-like slits had watched the whole ordeal and heard everything. 'Ddraig, just what is going on with your host?'

Later, Hyoudou Residence...

Sairaorg and Issei arrived at his house, after walking from Kuoh Academy where they had teleported. Sairaorg whistled when she saw Issei's house... if you could even call it that. The place was almost like a tower.

"Damn Issei, this quite the house you have here." Issei nodded as he blushed a bit and replied.

"The Gremory Family built this for me, but apparently Lord Gremory was planning on making it a castle originally and giving me at least fifty maids."

Sairaorg couldn't help but chuckle at that. "That definitely sounds like my uncle. Come, let's get you inside." Issei nodded, as he and Sairaorg went up to the door. Issei then lifted up the doormat, and grabbed a spare set of keys, before he unlocked the door and stepped inside with Sairaorg. "My goodness, even the interior looks nice. How many floors does this place have?"

"Counting this one, six floors, which includes the basement as well." Sairaorg couldn't help but chuckle at that, until both she and Issei heard someone coming down the stairs. "I-Issei-San, is that you?"

Issei turned around with a smile. In front of Issei was a young lady with long blonde hair and emerald green eyes, she was wearing pink PJ's that hugged her figure and CC-cup bosom. "Hey Asia, sorry if I got home a little late." Issei's face then turned stern. "But you should be in bed Asia, Devils Flu isn't a joke you know."

Sairaorg was surprised by this. "Asia has Devils Flu? Oh you poor thing." Asia was surprised to see Sairaorg in Issei's house. "O-Oh, hello Sairaorg-San." Sairaorg smiled at the small girl and greeted her.

"Hello to you as well Asia, but you really should be laying down." Issei nodded in agreement. "Sairaorg is right, let's get you back into bed." Issei then turned to Sairaorg, before he smiled. "Thank you for the help today Sairaorg, I really appreciate it."

Issei then had an idea, before he walked up to Sairaorg. "Do you by chance have a phone on you?" Sairaorg blinked at the question, before she giggled lightly. "You want my phone number Issei? My goodness, that's rather forward of you."

Issei rolled his eyes playfully, before he smiled. "It's so I can call you, and let you know when I come over to your place."

Sairaorg was surprised by this, before Issei smiled. "I promised to spar with you if I needed help with training, didn't I?" Sairaorg's surprise was then replaced with a bright grin. "I see, then let us exchange contact info right away!" Issei chuckled, before he Sairaorg quickly exchanged contact info. Soon enough, it was time for Sairaorg to leave. "I shall see you tomorrow Issei."

"Yup, I'll let you know when I'm out of school." Sairaorg nodded, she then summoned a magic circle, before she disappeared along with it. Afterwards, Issei helped Asia into her bed, before she swiftly went to sleep. Issei then pecked Asia on the forehead. "Sweet dreams Asia." Issei then began to head to his room, until he bumped into somebody.

"Owie~!"

Issei knew right away that it was his childhood friend, Irina Shidou. Irina had chestnut coloured hair tied into two long twin tails, and violet eyes that shined like amethysts. Irina had very voluptuous body for someone so innocent. Irina was currently wearing blue PJ's, ones that hugged her DD-cup breasts, along with her nice hips and round bottom. "Sorry about that Irina. Did you just get back from Heaven?" Irina smiled at Issei, before she shook her head.

"I got back two hours ago, though the meeting was rather long. Michael says he along with the rest of Heaven will keep an eye out for the Hero Faction, especially Cao Cao." Issei nodded, before he suddenly hugged Irina. Irina felt her face turn neon red, not expecting Issei to do what he did. "I-Issei-Kun?! What is-?!" Irina stopped talking when she felt Issei begin to shake, she was now beginning to worry.

"C-Can you please sleep with me tonight, I don't want to be alone..." Irina heard how meek Issei sounded, before her face softened as she hugged her childhood friend and crush back. "Of course Issei-Kun, let's head to bed then." Issei nodded, before he reluctantly let go of Irina.

Irina grabbed Issei's hand and pulled him into his room, where the chestnut haired woman just got herself into his bed. 'It would be best if I didn't strip naked tonight, Issei needs comfort right now, not breasts.'

"Come here Issei-Kun." Irina held her arms out for Issei, making him smile softly. Issei then slowly made his way into his bed, before Irina pulled her childhood crush into a hug. "Mmm, you're so warm Issei-Kun." Issei couldn't help but chuckle at that. "You know, this actually brings back some memories."

"It does?" Issei nodded as he replied to Irina's question. "We used to sleep in the same bed whenever we had sleepovers together." Irina's eyes lit up at that as she just remembered it. "Oh yeah. Although I mostly cuddled against you because I was scared of thunder back then." Issei and Irina chuckled at the memory, before she cuddled her head into her crush's chest. "Good night, Issei-Kun." "Good night, Irina-Chan." Irina blushed at the affectionate suffix, before she and Issei finally fell asleep.

The Next Morning...

Issei groaned as he slowly began to awaken, only to see Irina's cute sleeping face. Issei smiled at the sight, before he leaned down and pecked Irina on the cheek. The little peck made Irina moan softly, before she begin to slowly open her eyes. Irina looked up to see the smiling Issei. "Good morning, Irina-Chan."

Irina blushed before she gave Issei a shy smile. "Good morning to you as well, Issei-Kun." Irina decided to cuddle with Issei a little longer, before the brunette heard Ddraig speak to him.

{Issei, you should tell Irina what happened yesterday... and about Raynare and your phobias. You've known Irina since you two were ten, you can easily trust her.} Issei thought about the idea, before he nodded. Issei then hugged Irina, before he sat up with her. "Huh? Issei-Kun?" Irina looked at Issei, his face became serious yet solemn. "Irina, something happened yesterday, but before I do that, I need to tell you how I became a Devil."

Issei then told Irina about how Rias reincarnated him into a Devil after Raynare has killed him, the phobias he had gained thanks to Raynare, and the situation that had happened yesterday. After telling Irina this, her wings suddenly shot out of her back, before Issei's eyes widened when he saw them flicker from black to white for a mere second. 'Oh dear Maou, she's upset.'

"Issei-Kun, I'll be right back..." Irina then got out of bed, before she summoned a door knob out of nowhere. Irina then removed Issei's door knob, before she put the one in her hand onto the door. Irina then opened the door, revealing a beautiful violet bedroom, before Irina closed the door behind her.

"THOSE FUCKING HEATHENS! HOW DARE THEY CALL MY ISSEI-KUN AN IDIOT, WHEN THEY THEMSELVES ARE THE FUCKING IDIOTS FOR NOT THINKING ANOUT HIS FEELINGS?!"

Issei's body turned comically white as he heard Irina let out a string of curses, that would make even a sailor blush. {Heh, it's always the soft spoken ones.}

'Don't you mean it's always the quiet ones?'

{Both stay true partner.}

After a while, Irina had returned from the bedroom, her wings thankfully were still white. "I-Irina-Chan, are you okay?"

After Irina replaced the door knobs again, she turned to Issei with a serious gaze. Irina then walked up to Issei, before she softly kissed his lips. Normally, Issei's eyes would've shown fear... but not with Irina. Issei slowly began to kiss back, before he hugged Irina by her waist. Irina wrapped her arms around Issei's neck, before the two needed to part for air. Issei and Irina were panting, until the chestnut haired woman composed herself before she spoke. "Issei-Kun, I want you to forget about Raynare. She's gone Issei, she isn't alive anymore or part of your life. It's clear that the thought of her is a detriment to your health." Irina then caressed Issei's cheek, before pecking his lips again softly. "Instead, focus on me. Focus on Asia. Heck, maybe even focus on Rossweisse. The three of us will be here for you."

"Wait, are you saying what I think you're saying?"

"Yes, I think Asia and Rossweisse deserve to know about this, and be real with me Issei, do you really trust Rias, Akeno, Kiba and Koneko right now?" Issei shook his head, making Irina nod.

"As for Gasper, you should try talking to him in private, just the two of you." Issei nodded in agreement. "That's a good idea, it'll make him feel less pressured that way." Irina smiled, before she removed herself from Issei's grasp. "I'll go grab Rossweisse and Asia, we need to get this done before we head to school." Issei nodded, allowing Irina to leave and grab Asia and Rossweisse.

Later...

Asia was hugging Issei while outright sobbing, the young brunette had begun to comfort the poor girl. Rossweisse had a visible frown on her face, before she shook her head. "I cannot believe those four..." Irina had a light scowl on her face.

"Neither can I. Issei has been nothing but kind to them, but for them to not notice if anything was wrong with Issei, and then demoralize him for his problems." Rossweisse nodded as she agreed with them.

"Indeed, considering they were with Issei when the situation happened. And the fact that Xenovia spoke badly of Issei, when she herself has no idea why Issei is like this in the first place."

Irina nodded sadly, she couldn't believe her friend said such a thing to Issei. After Issei had calmed Asia down, she looked extremely upset. "I-I can't believe Rias-Onee-San and the others would say such things to you."

Issei smiled solemnly as he patted her head. "It's okay Asia, while what they said hurt me, I'm just glad I can trust the three of you with this information." Rossweisse walked up to Issei, before pulling the emotionally damaged brunette into a hug. "If you need someone to talk to, anyone at all, just come to me, Irina or Asia from now on."

Rossweisse released the hug, before she smiled at Issei. "You can trust us Issei, we will not so easily betray you like they did." Issei felt tears begun to sting his eyes, but he made sure they didn't fall. "Thank you Rossweisse."

Rossweisse shook her head as she replied. "First, you're very welcome. And second, call me Rose."

Issei nodded lightly. "Okay Rose-San."

Rossweisse sighed, before she giggled softly. "Close enough I suppose." Soon enough, Issei was in the kitchen eating a healthy breakfast that Rossweisse had cooked for him, Asia and Irina. They began to talk amongst themselves after Rossweisse had finished cooking her half of the amazing breakfast she made. Rossweisse then heard footsteps, before she turned to Issei. "They're coming down."

Issei frowned, before he just nodded. Soon enough, Rias, Akeno, Kiba, Koneko and Gasper came down the stairs. Rias seemed stunned when she saw Issei talking with Asia and Irina normally, while Rossweisse spoke when she seemed interested. Rias frowned at this, were they not aware of how dense Issei was? Rossweisse then looked at the clock, before she got up and took everyone's empty plates. "We should get ready to leave for school, I'll drive the three of you with me." Issei smiled at Rossweisse. "Thank you very much Rose-San."

Rias' eyes widened. 'Rose-San? Since when did Issei start calling Rossweisse that?!'

Rias then noticed there was no other plates on the table, so she decided to ask Rossweisse why that was the case. "Rossweisse, where's the rest of the food?" Rossweisse looked at Rias coldly, sending shivers down her spine.

"Issei along with Irina, Asia and myself were up earlier than the rest of you. And since you five didn't come down early enough, I decided to only make enough for the four of us." Rias was shocked, Rossweisse normally cooks for everyone besides Akeno. For Rossweisse to only make enough for herself, Asia, Irina and Issei was quite rare. Rossweisse noticed Gasper, before she smiled and handed him a bento. "Here Gasper, I made you some lunch since I was the first to wake up this morning."

"O-Oh, thank you Rossweisse-Sensei." Rossweisse smiled happily at the small vampire. "You're very welcome Gasper." Rossweisse then turned to Akeno with a cold gaze, making her flinch. "If you want to Akeno, you can cook some breakfast for you and the others." Rossweisse then walked over to Issei, before giving him a big hug. "I'll be waiting in the car, you three take your time."

Issei smiled as he hugged back. "Of course, thank you Rose-San."

Rossweisse pouted at the nickname and replied. "Goodness! Just call me Rose, the suffix isn't needed!"

Issei couldn't help but laugh lightly. "Right right. Sorry Rose, just wasn't sure at first." Rossweisse beamed at Issei with a bright smile, before she pecked his cheek and headed to her car. Rias couldn't believe what she had just witnessed, and started to get immensely jealous.

But that jealousy soon skyrocketed when she watched Irina gently peck Issei on the lips. "I'm going to go and get changed, so you and Asia should as well." Issei nodded, before he and Asia headed upstairs with Irina to go and change. But as Issei walked by Gasper, he whispered so low that only Gasper could hear. "Meet me in my room, we need to have a serious chat."

Gasper froze at this before Issei continued his way upstairs with Asia and Irina. Once Gasper was sure they weren't there, he looked up at Rias. "B-Buchou, I forgot something upstairs, I'm going to go get it." Rias' eyes softened after quelling her jealousy. "Your paper bag? If so, go right ahead."

"T-Thank you Buchou." Gasper said as he then rushed upstairs, but not to his room, but to Issei's room.

A few minutes later...

Issei had just gotten his shoes on, before he heard a knock at his door. 'That must be Gasper.' "Come in Gasper!" Gasper then opened the door, before he quickly closed it behind him. Issei had just finished up tying his shoes the moment Gasper had closed the door. "Y-You wanted to speak with me Issei-Senpai?"

"Yes, it's about what you said to me yesterday." Gasper flinched, he began to get incredibly nervous. Is Gasper's Senpai mad at him? Is Issei going yell at Gasper? Or worse... is Issei going to avoid him? His fears were then quenched when he heard Issei speak to him.

"Gasper... I know you didn't mean what you said." Gasper's eyes widened at this comment before Issei continued his explanation. "I know you felt pressured, so you just said what wouldn't make the others upset with you as well." Gasper began to shed some tears, Issei smiled softly at his Kouhai and held out his arms. "Come here Gasper, I forgive you."

Gasper immediately ran at Issei and hugged him tightly as he outright sobbed into his stomach. Issei softly ran his finger through Gasper's hair, before lifting up and pulling him into a hug of his own. "Shhhh. It's okay Gasper, I'm not mad at you, nor will I ever be." He said before kissing the vampires head making Gasper smile at this as he was happy that his Senpai wasn't mad at him or would avoid him.

After all the Bishop loved him so much he would even marry him to make the dragon happy.

Later, Kuoh Academy, Class 2-B...

Issei was currently relaxing at his desk, thankfully he was sitting beside Irina this time around. Issei was currently texting back and forth with Motohama and Matsuda. Apparently Matsuda said he got a cold and was staying home, while Motohama said he wouldn't arrive until lunch due to having a doctors appointment. Issei frowned when he saw this, before he felt Irina peck him on the cheek, making him turn to her. "Is everything alright Issei-Kun?" Issei nodded as he turned to Irina. "I'm okay but it's just that Matsuda just got sick and I won't be seeing Motohama until lunch due to his doctors appointment." Irina smiled softly at Issei's concern for his friends health.

"You really care for those two, don't you?" Irina asked as Issei nodded and replied to her. "Of course I do, after you left for England, they were really the only friends I had after that." Irina smiled brightly, before she pecked Issei's lips.

"You're very sweet Issei-Kun." Issei hugged Irina closely, making her giggle as she hugged back. Both cared very little that the class was watching them being all lovey dovey, but two certain Kendo girls however, decided to interrupt their moment.

"Hey Hyoudou."

Issei and Irina turned to see two familiar Kendo girls, one had brown hair tied into twin tails, and golden brown eyes. The Kuoh girls uniform was hugging the brunette girls D-cup breasts, while the skirt did little cover her bubbly rear. The other Kendo girl had short peach coloured hair, and cherry red eyes. The Kuoh girls uniform hugged the peachettes C-cup breasts, while the skirt did very little to hide her taut ass. Irina smiled at the girls.

"Good morning Murayama, Katase. Is there something you need?" Murayama and Katase began to feel a little awkward, until the peachette finally spoke up. "Are you and Irina-San dating?" Issei nodded with a soft smile. "That I am, why do you ask?"

Everyone in the classroom was shocked to hear Issei say this, even a certain spectacled pervert was quite surprised by this information. "Ho? Is that how it is, Hyoudou?"

Issei turned to the voice with a deadpan face. "Yes Kiryuu, that's how it is."

Kiryuu was a girl with messy brown coloured hair tied into braids in each side, and lovely golden coloured eyes with spectacles coloured with pink rims. The Kuoh girls uniform hugged her generous CC-cup bust, which Issei couldn't help but stare at for a moment. 'Did Kiryuu's breasts get bigger? ...Wait, why am I suddenly curious about the Pervert Glasses?'

"Ah, well that's a shame. See Asia? It looks you took too-."

"N-No, Kiryuu-San!" Asia had put her hands over Kiryuu's mouth, making Issei sigh.

"Aika, please stop teasing Asia." Aika managed to pry Asia's hands from over her mouth, before looking at Issei with a raised brow. "Who says I'm teasing? You've got yourself a girlfriend al... oh right, your little dream of having a harem. To be honest, I'm quite surprised you're still focused on that dream of yours."

Issei sighed lightly, before his eyes softened. "I'll never give up on that dream... but I'm now being careful as to which girls I'll let join the harem."

Murayama, Katase and Aika were surprised to see what looked like pain in Issei's eyes, Irina then pecked his cheek as she caressed the other. "Issei-Kun... had a bit of a falling out with the ORC. There were some things that were said... that didn't exactly help Issei's emotional state."

Aika lost her teasing aura after hearing this, it was soon replaced with softened eyes and a serious aura. "How bad?"

Irina sighed. "Issei has become afraid of falling in love, commitment and marriage, being betrayed, and being alone due to his first girlfriend. We don't like to talk about her, as she broke Issei's heart in the worst possible way. I'm afraid that's all I can tell you." Murayama and Katase were in disbelief when Irina had spoken up about Issei's condition, Aika however took it quite well as she fixed her glasses.

"I'm assuming Rias did something similar?"

Irina nodded. "By ignoring Issei's bad emotional state, yes. And then the other club members began to berate him for not understanding Rias' feelings. Which was very hypocritical of them, since they did not understand Issei's feelings." Irina clenched her fist lightly. "Not only did Rias not know of Issei's situation, but neither did Akeno, Xenovia and Koneko. Even Kiba, someone Issei started to see as a brother, berated him and didn't understand his emotional state of mind."

Murayama and Katase were once again shocked by this information, even Aika seemed somewhat surprised. "No... there's no way Kiba would ever say such terrible things!" Irina glared lightly at Katase.

"Believe what you want Katase, but that's exactly what Kiba did. Now I'd like to drop this conversation, as it's starting to make Issei-Kun uncomfortable." Murayama, Katase and Aika turned to Issei, in order to see him shaking lightly as his breathing increased a little. Aika just nodded, before she turned to Katase. "Drop it Katase."

Katase flinched lightly at Aika's serious gaze, before Murayama sighed and bowed to Issei and Irina. "I'm sorry about Katase, we'll leave you two be now." Murayama then proceeded to pull Katase away from Issei and Irina, Aika then stood up and approached the male brunette. Aika then did something that surprised Issei, she patted his head.

"If Irina and Asia are absent, come to me if you need to talk to someone. Trust me when I say I'm more than just a perverted girl." Aika said as she then went back to her desk, right as Rossweisse came into the classroom. Soon the other students began piling into the classroom, but most of the students began to glare at Issei when they saw him with Irina.

Rossweisse noticed this, before she cleared her throat with a cold gaze. "If you aren't in your desks by the time the bell goes, it's instant detention." The moment Rossweisse said that, the students began running to their desks, making the Valkyrie Devil sigh. 'Honestly, envious men are very unattractive.' Rossweisse turned to see Irina and Issei chatting, making her smile. 'Honestly, those two are incredibly adorable together.'

Soon the bell had gone off, and Rossweisse began teaching her class.

Later, Afternoon...

Issei was currently eating the bento Rossweisse had made him, and he felt like he was in Heaven, figuratively. "Ah~. Rose's cooking is so good!" Irina couldn't help but giggle at Issei, but he wasn't wrong, Rossweisse was an amazing cook besides Akeno. "I have to agree with you Issei-Kun, Rossweisse's cooking is very good."

Rossweisse heard the compliments about her cooking from Irina and Issei, making her blush with a smile on her face. "You got that right Irina-Chan, Rose would be a brilliant wife to whomever she'd marry."

Rossweisse's entire body turned red as steam began to leave her head. 'W-WIFE?!'

Rossweisse soon slapped her cheeks, removing the interesting thoughts involving Issei that filled her mind. Rossweisse then remembered how his fellow students glared at Issei, which then gave her an idea. 'The students don't seem to realize that Issei is not well... perhaps I should have a word with the Student Council about Issei's condition, so then perhaps they can have some members do hall monitor duty.'

Rossweisse nodded at this, she decided to put her lunch break on hold and make her way to the Student Council. Irina noticed Rossweisse was off in a rush, before she giggled. "Issei-Kun, I think Rossweisse heard that last comment of yours." Issei felt his face flush when Irina said this, before he covered his embarrassed face with his hands, making the chestnut haired woman outright laugh aloud.

Later, Student Council Office...

A black haired woman sighed in relief as she had just finished the last of the paperwork for the day, making the tall woman beside her giggle lightly. The first woman had her black hair styled in a short bob cut, along with somewhat intimidating violet eyes. The Kuoh girls uniform pretty much hugged her B-cup breasts, and the skirt did very little to hide her petite but round rear.

The second woman had long straight black hair that extended all the way down to her knees, with split bangs and heterochromic eyes, with a violet left eye and a light brown right eye that went very well with her blue semi-rimmed glasses with square lenses. The Kuoh girls uniform hugged her F-cup breasts, and the skirt did very little to hide her round bottom. "You seem relieved Sona-Kaichou."

The now named Sona repositioned her glasses with small smile. "Indeed I am Tsubaki, I've just finished up today's paperwork." Sona then frowned as her eyes gleamed. "But so help me, if I receive anymore..."

Sona and Tsubaki paused when they heard a knock at the front door, the short blackette fixed her glasses before her eyes held seriousness. "Enter."

The door opened to reveal Rossweisse, much to the surprise of Sona and Tsubaki. "Rossweisse-San, is there something you need?"

Rossweisse nodded with a rare serious expression. "Pull out Issei Hyoudou's school records, there's a few updates that need to be made."

Sona and Tsubaki were once again surprised, this must've been serious. Sona's eyes narrowed at Rossweisse. "Has Rias given you permi-."

"I came on my own accord, I do not need her permission to do something for one of my students." Sona shuddered lightly at the cold tone of voice Rossweisse had used, and was also surprised on how easily she dismissed Rias. Rossweisse clasped her hands together as she shifted one leg on top of the other. "I'm not here as a member of Gremory's Peerage, I'm here as a teacher of Kuoh Academy." Sona and Tsubaki were left speechless, did Rossweisse just call Rias by her surname?!

Although Sona couldn't help but gain some respect for Rossweisse as a teacher, before she turned to Tsubaki after she had gotten over her shock. "Tsubaki, Hyoudou-Kun's school records please." Tsubaki snapped out of her shock from Sona's order, she bowed lightly before she kneeled down and opened up a small filing cabinet by Sona's desk. "Tell me Rossweisse-Sa-."

"Sensei. That is Rossweisse-Sensei to you at this very moment Sona." Sona smiled discreetly, she liked this new side of Rossweisse.

"Ah, of course. Do forgive me Rossweisse-Sensei. Now tell me, what exactly needs to be updated on Hyoudou-Kun's school records?"

Rossweisse sighed, before she spoke with a solemn look. "Issei's mental and emotional state of mind."

Tsubaki suddenly froze when Rossweisse said this, while Sona stared at the Devil Valkyrie with widened eyes. "I-Is that right?"

"Yes. Yes it is. Issei had a bit of a falling out with the ORC, so I would also like to ask that Issei be removed from the club. The reason is that some of the current members, including the President, have now become a detriment to his mental health. Asia, Irina and myself are fine though, was what happened didn't involve them or myself." Sona was once again, for what seemed like the hundredth time, shocked at the request she was given by Rossweisse.

Sona sighed before she fixed her glasses, and gave Rossweisse a stern gaze. "I cannot do that unless you tell me why you wish for Issei to be pulled out of the ORC." Rossweisse nodded, right before Tsubaki stood up and handed Sona the file for Issei's school records. "Very well Sona, thankfully this also has to do with Issei's current mental and emotional state of mind."

So for the next half an hour, Rossweisse began to explain Issei's past. What happened between him and Raynare, his current mentality and emotional state of mind because of the Fallen, and what had happened between the young man and the ORC. Tsubaki was currently in a state of shock, as she had just been told by Rossweisse everyone in the ORC berated Issei without understanding his situation, including Kiba. Sona was silent however, as she had no idea Issei was dating Raynare before she killed him.

The room suddenly began to feel rather chilly, until Tsubaki and Rossweisse turned to see ice beginning to appear around Sona. The Sitri Heiress clenched her fists violently, she was absolutely livid. 'Rias didn't tell me the whole truth, and because of that... I've failed to help one of my fellow students.'

"KAICHOU!" Sona suddenly snapped out of her funk, in order to finally notice the ice that was slowly surrounding her. Sona was stunned, did she do this? "Tsubaki, what happened?"

"I-I'm not sure Kaichou, but you suddenly began to summon ice without lifting a finger." Sona went into thought on how she could've summoned ice, until it clicked. 'Is this how Serafall-Onee-Sama found her element? Through anger? ...Perhaps it happened during the Great War, she did say she used water originally before she unlocked her ice.'

Sona then focused on the emotions she was feeling earlier as she held her hand outward, before she made the ice disappear from around her. Tsubaki could only stare at Sona in awe, while the said Heiress was looking over her hand curiously. Rossweisse suddenly cleared her throat, catching the attention of Sona and Tsubaki. "While that spectacle was rather interesting, I do need an answer Sona." Sona nodded, while Tsubaki coughed and recomposed herself.

Sona looked at Rossweisse for a moment, before she nodded. "Issei shall be removed from the ORC upon your request, Rossweisse-Sensei. Further more, I shall have two members of the Student Council on hall monitor duty. At first it will be me and Tsubaki, then Momo and Reya, then Tsubasa and Tomoe, and then Saji and Ruruko. This is so someone doesn't try to physically or vocally assault Hyoudou-Kun, lest his mental and emotional state of mind worsen." Rossweisse nodded in agreement, before she stood up and bowed to Sona.

"Thank you Sona, I shall be off then, I believe I've taken enough of your free time." Sona nodded, and bid good day to Rossweisse before she left the Student Council Office.

Later, After School...

Rossweisse asked for Irina, Asia and Issei to stay after class, as she has something important to tell them. Rossweisse then told them what happened when she spoke to Sona and Tsubaki, the three students were quite shocked by what they were told afterwards.

"So I'm being taken out of the ORC?" Rossweisse nodded at Issei's question. "That's right. Clearly the ORC isn't on good terms with you right now, which will more than likely become a detriment to your mentality and work ethic, should you continue to stay there any longer."

Issei nodded, agreeing with what Rossweisse was saying. "I suppose you're right about that, thanks for looking out for me Rose." Roseweisse smiled softly at Issei. "You're more than welcome Issei, you are a fellow Peerage member after all." Issei suddenly felt his phone buzz, he pulled it out to see it was a message from Rias.

[You have a new client starting today, as Kiba, Akeno, Koneko, Xenovia and Asia will be booked with their own clients, along with myself. Here is their address...] Issei sighed after reading the text from Rias. "I've got a new client. I'm going to head home and get ready, that okay with you ladies?"

Asia and Rossweisse nodded, while Irina smiled brightly at Issei. "Of course darling, go on ahead, we'll catch up with you." Issei blushed when Irina referred to him as darling, before he nodded with a smile and headed off.

Once Issei was out of sight and far enough away, Irina's face turned cold. "Are you sure it was a good idea to tell Sona and Tsubaki that information? What if she tells Rias?"

Rossweisse shook her head. "She won't Irina. I saw Sona get quite upset by the information, she more than likely has lost some trust in Rias. So I do not think Sona will be saying anything to Rias."

Irina merely nodded, deciding to trust Rossweisse's word. Asia put a hand under her chin, as if she was deep in thought. Irina and Rossweisse noticed this, making the chestnut haired woman tilt her head to the side. "Is there something the matter Asia?"

Asia snapped out of her thoughts, before shaking her head. "It's nothing Irina-San, I'm just curious as to who Issei-San's new client is."

Irina giggled lightly. "Hoping it's not someone like Mil-Tan?"

Asia nodded. "From what I was told, he seemed to have really scared Issei when they first met." Irina and Rossweisse couldn't help but giggle, with Asia soon joining in.

Later, Unknown Location...

Issei sighed as he parked his bike, before his eyes widened at the address he was sent to. "Holy shit, this person must be rich." Issei said as he was standing before what looked to be quite the nice looking mansion, coloured in a lovely light green.

Issei couldn't help but also look at the gates he was standing in front of, they also looked rather beautiful. "I've got to give to whoever built this place, they certainly made it look rather nice." Issei soon realized something, and facepalmed. 'How the hell am I supposed to get into this place?'

[Hello, may I ask why you're here?]

Issei looked to where he heard the sudden feminine voice, only to see a camera and a speaker directly under it. "Um... hello. My name is Issei Hyoudou of the Gremory Family, I was summoned here for a contract. I apologize for not being able to arrive in your place via magic circle, I am not very well accustomed to magic you see." Issei they remained silent, until the gates suddenly opened on their own, catching him by surprise.

[I shall await for you inside, Hyoudou.]

Issei rose a brow, the woman on the other side of the speaker sounded almost surprised. Issei shrugged, before he walked through the gates of the mansion. Once Issei arrived at the front door, he lightly knocked on it before waiting patiently. After a minute, the door opened revealing someone that left Issei speechless.

In front of Issei looked to be teenage girl of under-average height with long pink hair which was tied into two ponytails on either side of her head. Her hair also had two thin, long bangs at the sides, two thin strands of hair over left side of her forehead, and a spiky larger portion of hair covering the right side of her forehead. The young lady also has fierce orange eyes which she had with a pair of glasses, and furrowed eyebrows. Issei also noticed the young lady seemed to have a visible pointed tooth on the right side of her mouth, giving her cute look.

But what really caught Issei's attention, was the young lady's figure. She had a slender physique, along with F-cup breasts that were being hugged by by a brown t-shirt over a black long-sleeved shirt, with the yellow lefty's "HQ" printed on it and the hem ended above her belly button. She also wore a green miniskirt, that barely hid her round bubble butt. The young lady fixed her glasses, before she spoke. "So you're the Devil I summoned huh?" Issei nodded, after snapping out of his funk. "You're correct Miss..."

"Takagi. Saya Takagi."

"Ms. Takagi, I do apologize if I did not arrive on the time you expected to see me at." Saya could tell the young man was trying to be respectful, making her sigh. "Follow me, we can talk further in the living room." Issei bowed lightly, before he followed after Saya, after she closed the door behind them. Issei made sure not to stare at Saya's rear as she led him to the living room, which seemed to have confused him. 'I'm a breast man, so why am I trying so hard not to look at Saya's butt?'

"Would you like anything while you're here Hyoudou?" Issei looked to see Saya was looking at him, before he shook his head with a small smile. "I'm fine for right now. Thank you though." Saya looked at Issei, before she sighed. "Have a seat, I'll get you a glass of water." Saya then left the living room, surprising Issei slightly.

Not wanting to seem rude, he had a seat on the couch Saya had gestured to before she left. Issei was pleasantly surprised on how soft the couch was. Soon enough, Saya has returned with a glass of water, which Issei accepted graciously. Saya sat on the couch across from Issei, watching as he took a small drink from the glass of water. Issei put the glass on the coffee table in front of him, before Saya finally spoke.

"Not that I don't believe you are a Devil as you say you are, but I have my doubts. For example, where are your horns? Or your hooves for feet?" Issei blinked lightly at her description of a Devil, before he laughed lightly. "Don't believe everything the Bible says Ms. Takagi, us Devils look nothing like that. We all have human appearances, although we do have wings, but we normally have them hidden for normalcy's sake. But then again, not all Devils are human."

Saya rose a brow at this before asking. "How so?" Issei paused for a moment, before he gained the courage to speak again. "I wasn't a Devil originally, I was reincarnated into one when I was at death's door. I had the same pamphlet you used to summon me... that's how my master got to me when she did."

Saya felt her blood run cold, this young man before her survived the clutches of death by sheer luck. "If I may ask... how did you die?" Issei sighed, he had a feeling she'd ask this question. But from talking about it with Asia, Irina and Rossweisse, he felt like it was easier to talk about it now.

"I was killed by a Fallen Angel who I thought was my girlfriend, she played with my heart before she killed me with a light spear to my chest." Saya gasped as her hands went to cover her mouth, she didn't expect Issei's death to sound so painful. "I-I'm terribly sorry I asked."

Issei waved it off with a small smile. "It's okay Ms. Takagi."

"Saya." Issei rose a brow at this, making Saya sigh. "Call me Saya, we are far from being mere acquaintances now... especially since you told me how you died."

Issei smiled once again, before he nodded. "Very well Saya-San. Then feel free to call me Issei or Ise." Saya nodded with a small smile of her own. "Of course Issei-San. Now, could you please explain to me what this pamphlet entails?" Saya said as she showed Issei the pamphlet with the Gremory insignia, making him nod. "Of course. That pamphlet is used to summon us Devils, and make contracts with them after fulfilling their first wish."

"A contract?"

"That's correct. I currently have contracts with two other people, you will be my third contract should you give me a request that you want fulfilled." Saya then went into thought, what did she want Issei to do for her? "Also, for the contract to be made, the contractor must give either a valuable to the Devil, or a payment of 5000." Saya blinked at that.

"Wait, so you're telling me my payment doesn't have to be my soul?" Issei shook his head. "Apparently that's an old practice that isn't done anymore." Saya just nodded, until she finally had an idea on what her request would be. "Could... could you play video games with me?" Issei was a little surprised by the question, before he nodded. "Depends which game."

"Smash Ultimate." Issei's eyes suddenly gleamed, before a grin made its way onto his face. "Now you're speaking my language."

Later, Saya's Room, Evening...

"Okay, so have you tried any of the male characters?"

"No, I mostly try playing Palutena and Pyra and Mythra."

"Hmm, those two females are actually really good in this game, but Peach and Daisy are much higher in the tier list than Palutena and Pythra."

"Pythra?"

"It's better than saying Pyra and Mythra to some, so most of us Smash players say Pythra."

"I understand. So I should try out Peach?"

"One hundred percent. Heck, I'll even teach you how to play her."

"You play Peach?"

"Nah, I'm more of a Bowser and Mario kind of guy."

"Wait. Bowser? But he's so bad." Issei chuckled lightly, before he smirked. "Bowser is known as the heaviest character in the game. And not only that, but he is also the fastest heavy in the game. People underestimate Bowser's potential, I've just so happened to tap into it."

"Wanna put your money where your mouth is?" Issei grinned at the challenge as he quoted a certain gamer chick. "Game on."

Two hours had passed, and Saya hadn't beaten Issei's Bowser once. "Ugh! How are you so good with this character?!" Issei chuckled lightly at Saya's anger before responding to her. "Practice makes perfect." Which made Saya pout at that response, until she heard her door open.

"Ara. Saya, I wasn't aware you were having a guest over." Issei turned around, only for his heart to stop beating for a second. Before Issei was a beautiful woman with long, light purple hair which was much shorter in the front and pushed to either side of her face, and luscious purple eyes. Her figure was rather slender like Saya's, though her bust was a bit bigger than Saya's, making them a G-cup. The woman also wore a rather elegant red dress that showed off her right hip and her right leg.

Issei felt his face flush lightly, before Saya spoke up with a pout. "Mother! I told you to knock on the door before you enter!"

Saya's mom giggled lightly. "My apologies Saya, but when I overheard a young man's voice, I couldn't help but become curious." Saya's mom then turned to Issei, who was still in a flushed daze. Saya's mom couldn't help but giggle, seeing Saya's new friend in such a daze. "Hello young man. My name is Yuriko Takagi, I'm Saya's mother. It's nice to meet you." Issei snapped out of his stupor when Yuriko introduced herself, he then bowed lightly. "U-Um, my name is Issei Hyoudou, and it's nice to meet you as well Mrs. Takagi."

Yuriko giggled as she waved a hand at Issei. "Just Yuriko is fine hun, I'm not one for honourifics, just like my daughter."

"M-Mother! You're embarrassing me!" Yuriko giggled once again, before she turned to Saya with a sly smile. "It's getting quite late Saya, will Issei be staying the night?" Saya looked at Issei, before he shook his head with a small smile. "I'm afraid I cannot Yuriko-San, I would be in my best interest not to keep my girlfriend waiting." Yuriko seems surprised by what Issei said, before she nodded with a smile.

"Of course hun, but let it be known that you're welcome here anytime. I don't think I've ever seen Saya so emotional before."

"Mother!"

Yuriko then proceeded to leave the room. "Have a pleasant evening, Issei." Yuriko then walked away, along with an intentional sway to her hips. Issei was flushed once again, before he snapped out of it when he felt Saya poke him. "Issei."

"Hmm? What's up Saya?"

"...Do you have any dreams?" Issei rose a brow, but he nodded. "I do, but why the sudden question?"

"I'm just curious. But if it makes you uncomfortable, I can tell you my dream first." Issei thought about it, before he nodded. Saya cleared her throat, before she put a hand on top of where her heart was. "My dream is to make my own video game called Highschool of the Dead. It's a game where a bunch of high school students try to survive a zombie apocalypse that came out of nowhere. It'll take a lot of time and money, but I'm going to make this game happen." Issei smiled slightly, before a blush covered his cheeks.

"My dream is kind of stupid and... perverted in some way." Saya could tell Issei was nervous of telling her his dream, she swiftly held his hands into her own. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

"No. You told me your dream, so it's only fair that I tell you mine." Issei let out a sigh, before he continued. "My dream is to become Harem King."

Saya's eyes widened in shock, Issei's face seemed rather serious. "I want a harem of women that will love me for who I am, a harem of women who I can share all of my love with. But most of all... I want a harem of women I can trust wholeheartedly. Ones that will never betray my trust." Saya could see it in Issei's eyes, she knew why this was his dream.

Issei just wanted to be loved. Saya suddenly pulled Issei into a hug, surprising him. "I'll support your dream... as long as you support mine." Issei snapped out of his shock, before he smiled and hugged Saya back. "Then you have my unconditional support, Ms. Takagi."

Saya smacked his arm lightly. "Idiot." Issei chuckled, before the two teenagers released themselves from their hug. "So I need to give you a valuable or 5000?"

"That's correct." Saya suddenly stood up, before she went to her closet, and crouched down to pull out a box of some sort. Saya opened the box and looked around, until she nodded and grabbed something from the box. Saya then sealed up the box, before putting it back into her closet. Saya then stood up and approached Issei, before showing him what she had in her hands. It was a necklace, which had a beautiful ruby hanging from it.

"This once belonged to my father, it was gift to him from my mother. My father left it at home one day when he went out for patrol... he never came back after that." Issei's eyes softened when he heard this. "I'm sorry for your loss."

Saya smiled at Issei, before she crouched down in front of him. "Hold still." Saya then gently put the necklace around her brunette friends neck, before she backed away to look over Issei. "Hmm, the necklace would look much better with a black shirt, since the red shirt makes it nearly invisible. But otherwise, it looks really good on you." Issei smiled with a light blush on his cheeks.

"Thank you Saya, I'll be sure to treasure this gift." Saya couldn't help but blush herself, before Issei stood up. "Thank you again, Saya-San." Saya nodded, before she decided to ask Issei something that's been on her mind for a while.

"Issei-San, before you go..." Issei rose a brow, before Saya continued. "What school is your uniform from?"

"Oh, it's from Kuoh Academy. A once all girls school that turned co-ed last year, why do you ask?" Saya smiled lightly. "No reason in particular. You have a good evening Issei." Issei smiled with a nod. "You as well, Saya-San." Issei then headed downstairs, making Saya hold her hands to her chest. 'This feeling...'

Later, Outside the Takagi Estate...

"Are you sure you don't wish to stay for the night Issei. I can call your parents and let them know you are here." Issei shook his head, before smiling at Yuriko.

"I thank you for the kindness Yuriko-San, but I truly don't wish to keep my girlfriend waiting." Yuriko pouted lightly, before she gave a Issei a soft smile.

"If you insist Issei." Yuriko bowed lightly to Issei. "Do come again Issei, I'm sure Saya will be more than glad to see you again." Issei nodded, before he hopped on his bike. "Of course Yuriko-San, you have a good evening." Yuriko nodded, before she waved as Issei cycled away. Yuriko suddenly gained a big smile on her face. 'So Saya gave him Souichiro's necklace, she must really like him.'

"Mother."

Yuriko turned to see Saya watching Issei leave. "Yes Saya?"

"I think I know what school I want to go to." Yuriko's eyes widened at this, before she grew curious. "What's the name of this school?" Saya turned to her mother, before giving Yuriko a big smile.

"Kuoh Academy."

Saiorag was with the Four Maou since she wished to make a change to the final match between her peerage and her cousins group.

The first was Sirzechs Lucifer himself along with Grayfia Lucifuge, his personal Queen/Wife/The One who's on Top.

The second was a beautiful girl; looking in her late teens with black hair, tied into twin tails and bright blue eyes. She also seems to have a child-like body, albeit with large E-cup breasts and a nice bubble butt. She wore a dark green dress shirt with a pink kerchief and a black skirt with brown boots that went last her ankles.

The third was none other than Ajuka Beelzebub, who held a look of patience in his face. The fourth was a tall man whose head is completely bald and has a goatee on his chin.

Next to them all were Azazel and Michael who came upon special request from the Satan's themselves.

Sairaorg bowed lightly to them all as she was happy to see them accept her request. "Sirzechs Lucifer, Serafall Leviathan, Ajuka Beelzebub, Falbium Asmodeus. Thank you all for taking this chance to have an audience with me." Sirzechs smiles softly at Sairaorg. "But of course, anything for my cousin. So what do you need Sai-Tan?" Sairaorg sighed at the nickname her cousin gave to her, before she returned to being serious.

"I wish for the Rating Game between me and Rias to be postponed for three months." The Four Satan's seemed rather surprised by this request, but Sirzechs had a feeling there was a reason for this. "And why do you desire such a thing Sairaorg?"

"Simple, I feel the Rating Game would be unfair for them. I've been doing Rating Games for as long as I can remember, and Rias has only done two, one of which was unofficial. Rias lost to Riser before Issei came in and saved her by defeating him, and Rias got lucky against Sona, only having Gasper, Issei and Xenovia retire. And if we count that 'Rating Game' with Zephyrdor, they only won thanks to Odin assisting them before they chased after the old Glasya-Labolas Heir after he kidnapped Asia." Falbium sighed at the last one since he still couldn't believe his younger brother was a traitor all along.

Sirzechs could see where Sairaorg was coming from, before the Bael Heiress continued. "These three months will give Rias and her Peerage enough time to train and become stronger. While I may not know much about what happened at Kyoto, I do know Issei got stronger because of it."

Sirzechs nodded as he agreed with the Bael Heiress. "He did. Issei unlocked what's called the Illegal Move Triaina, which allows him to promote his armour along with himself." Sirzechs then gave Sairaorg a smile and a nod. "Very well Sairaorg, I agree for the Rating Game between you and my sister be postponed for three months which would actually be a very good idea to implement the change to the finals that we had been talking about for quite a while now." He said as Serafall raised her hand with giddy grin on her face.

"I also agree, this will help my rival become stronger before the big match!" Ajuka smiled, before he too nodded. "I agree as well, I wish to see how Issei may intrigue me once again." Falbium merely nodded in agreement as he put a hand over his mouth to cover up a yawn.

Sairaorg smiled brightly at this before bowing to them all. "I thank you all for this..." Sairaorg's face then turned serious once again. "Sadly, I now have some news that may disturb all of you." The Satan's seemed curious about this, but the next words that came out of Sairaorg's mouth made them feel dread wash over their bodies.

"Issei... has not been doing well. I was training one day, before Issei came to me in tears." Serafall gasped softly while Ajuka and Falbium frowned. Sirzechs clenched the arm of the chair he was sitting in, he was thinking of whom to obliterate for making Issei cry.

Sairaorg then explained what Issei had told her, by the end of the tale, Sirzechs, Serafall, Grayfia, and Gabriel were absolutely livid. So much so, that their auras began flooding out of their bodies. While Falbium wasn't livid like the other two Satan's were, he was extremely disappointed in Rias and her Peerage. Azazel and Michael didn't say anything but they were very disappointed in the girls for what they did to the boy that they saw as their son.

Sirzechs was the first to calm himself down, before he looked at Sairaorg in worry. "How is he now?"

Sairaorg waved her hand in a so-so motion. "He's about 50/50 right now, I just hope Irina, Asia and Rossweisse are helping him through this rough time."

Sirzechs nodded in agreement, before Serafall spoke up. "Mou~! Rias was a big dummy for not letting Ise-Tan finish what he was saying! And her Peerage had no right to say such nasty things to Ise-Tan! If someone ever makes Ise-Tan cry again, I may have to visit the ORC to give them a piece of my mind!" Sairaorg chuckled lightly at Serafall. "I'm sure Issei would appreciate that Serafall."

Serafall smiled and puffed out her chest, making Sirzechs and Ajuka giggle lightly. The Beelzebub quickly composed herself before she spoke. "Issei has been an extreme help by uniting the Three Factions, and just recently help make alliances with the Norse Faction and the Yokai Faction."

Sirzechs nodded. "Indeed, it also helps that Odin managed to make an alliance with the Shinto Faction and recently the Greek Faction." Ajuka nodded in agreement, before he continued with a frown. "However, I never took Rias to be the oblivious type. To not notice that Issei was suffering emotionally, and she says she treats her servants like family." Sirzechs frowned, while Serafall patted the back of the crimson haired beauty.

Falbium let out a light yawn, before he spoke up. "Hyoudou has been a great asset to the good in this world, even though he was brought into the supernatural world via death by a Fallen Angel's light spear. We cannot thank him enough for all that he has done." The female Satan, Sirzechs, and Ajuka nodded in agreement with Falbium, before all four gave their attention back to Sairaorg.

Sirzechs sighed, before his face soon turned serious once again. "Would you like me to have a word with Rias?" Sairaorg shook her head. "No, I believe that's up to Issei. But knowing him, he'd rather be the one to tell her."

"And how long do you believe that will take?"

"Like I said. That's up to Issei. For now, we do nothing about the situation between Issei and the others." Sairaorg then went into thought aloud. "Although I don't think it would be a good idea for Issei to train with Rias and her Peerage, as only Asia, Gasper and Rossweisse will be willing to cooperate with Issei."

Sirzechs clenched his fist at that fact, he knew how stubborn Rias and her Peerage would be. "This... this is blasphemy. Issei-Kun is a part of Rias' Peerage, to not include him..." Sairaorg nodded. "Issei would remain the weakest member of the Peerage along with Koneko." Sirzechs growled in annoyance, while Serafall, Ajuka and Falbium frowned.

Suddenly, Serafall had an idea. "I've got it!" Everyone turned to Serafall, Sirzechs was the first one to speak up. "What is it Serafall?"

"Why don't we have Issei train with the other factions instead? I'm certain they'll be more than willing to help the Red Dragon Emperor!"

Sirzechs smiled brightly at this. "That's an amazing idea Serafall! Issei-Kun would grow a lot stronger if he trained with Gods."

Ajuka nodded with a smile. "I'll get in contact with Azazel and see if he can get into contact with Odin, he'll most likely ask Barakiel to make the request to the All Father."

Serafall then piped it. "Oh! And be sure to have Odin talk with Amaterasu and Zeus about this as well." Ajuka nodded as he summoned a magic circle to his ear, while Sairaorg brimmed brightly at Serafall. 'Be prepared Issei, you're going be given the best and most harshest training of your entire life.'

The Next Morning, Hyoudou Residence...

Issei was surprised to find himself in the living room with The Four Maou, Lady Phoenix, and Sairaorg as they came to him for a special announcement.

Ajuka began by coming forward and explaining the new Young Devils Ratings Game that'll take place in three months. Rias and the others went out due to it being the weekend and the last day until they start their training for the Ratings Game but Issei was surprised to hear that the game was going to change from just the Bael versus Gremory battle into a team battle with four additional teams added to the first four teams.

The first four peerages were The Gremory Faction, the Bael Faction, the Sitri Faction, and the Agares Faction which left four openings available until they were filled on by Riser Phoenix, Vali Lucifer and his own team will be participating, Michael's Brave Saints, and one remaining team that was personally hand selected by the leaders of the Biblical Faction.

"Issei Hyoudou. As you know due to the other four blank teams in the upcoming Young Devils Ratings game, we decided to give the other Young Devil Peerages a chance to show their power to everyone and that means we can either elect one team or they can sign up to become one of the four new teams to join in. There's only one slot left and we'd like for you to take it Issei Hyoudou. As a thanks for all you've done for all of us and our factions."

Issei's jaw dropped at this, before he seemed to feel a little overwhelmed. "W-Whoa whoa whoa! You want me to be in the last slot?! I-I mean I know I've helped with certain issues and such, b-but I don't think-." Issei suddenly felt someone pat his shoulder, he turned to see Lady Phoenix giving him a worried smile.

"Issei. There are three reasons we chose you. The first reason is because you meet the qualifications to become a King thanks to your battles and power but due to the Devil Council they haven't given you the opportunity to rise up in the rankings. Secondly, I know you wished to become a hero but heroes are also human so it's okay to be greedy at times but if you don't let it consume you then it's alright. Heroes still have emotions since they bleed, they cry, and eventually die as well. Lastly, it is because we want you to become the Devil King we believe we know you can become. You have so much potential and not just because of Ddriag but because of how you connect to others in ways we cannot. We all love and care for you Issei so don't be afraid to take credit when you do deserve it." She said as she put a hand on his own making Issei blush at the contact before Saiaorag patted his shoulder.

"Accept it. You have earned it and you do deserve it. Show them all how awesome you are Issei. Show them the king you are by showing them all how amazing Issei Hyoudou truly are."

Issei didn't know what to saw, he became teary eyed, so he could only nod, not trusting himself not to cry. Sairaorg and Lady Phoenix's eyes softened, Issei really seemed to be having a hard time. Sirzechs frowned in worry for Issei, while it was clear he seemed happy with what was happening, there was still something that seemed to be bugging him.

'Would you die for me?!'

Issei gritted his teeth as he clutched his head and mumbled. "...Get the fuck out of my head...!" No one heard him as Issei nodded as he smiled at them all. "I accept the offer." He said before Ajuka smiled at this before he handed him a clear King Piece.

"This is a Clear Devil King Piece meaning it can be used to help forge your own Peerage set, but it requires your power in order to activate it." Issei nodded lightly before he grabbed the King Piece, before he watched the King Piece began to glow brightly as Issei then saw the King Piece create 15 other pieces that formed a complete chess set but for Issei's Pieces they felt like they were….his.

Ajuka smiled as he explained this to Issei. "The King Piece is now marked by Issei Hyoudou, the Red Dragon Emperor, meaning only YOU can use the pieces and reincarnate the ones you choose. Also…" Ajuka then handed Issei his cellphone as an app appeared on his device.

It was a King Piece on a red square called: Rating Games Championship.

"This app allows you to scan and see how strong the ones you choose are and what pieces best suit them. Also you can look into the others and see their peerages strengths as well so you can plan your attack. All of the Devil Kings in the game has this app so I believe this'll help you in your quest as you strive to become a King."

Issei looked to be in disbelief, before he sighed heavily. "This... this honestly feels too good to be true. I'm scared that I'm going to wake up... that this is all going to be some happy dream..."

Sairaorg sighed as she bonked his head lightly making Issei wince at the hit until he smiled at her. "Thanks."

"No problem." The Bael Heiress said as the others discussed on the other factions before saying their farewells to Issei until Issei was alone with Sairaorg as she looked at him staring at his new pieces. "Surprising huh? A Pawn now King. I'm happy for you and you know the way your acting is reminding me of two great Kings. Gilgamesh and Artoria Pendragon."

Issei rose a brow at this. "Artoria Pendragon? Not Arthur?"

"What, you thought she was a man?"

"Well yeah. It said so in legend."

"Issei, you should've learnt by now that not everything you read is true."

"…..True…."

"Anyway you remind me of them due to your desire to protect those you love without concern is similar to how Artoria became the King of Knights and a martyr due to her ideals and her ambitions at being a perfect king for her people. However, no king is perfect which led to the fall of Camelot and Mordred's betrayal."

Issei nodded as he knew that information was true, until Sairaorg ruffled his hair. "You may have Artoria's beliefs, but thay won't lead to you down fall. Artoria was considered a flawless king that believed in doing what was just and devoted herself to her country, favouring to save her people from crisis. However she failed to lead her people and revolts took place all over britain. The round table completely fell apart but all of them were still loyal to her, even mordred to some extent, but when Mordred was denied her chance to have the throne she killed Artoria in the Civil War. However after reading all of the legends, I have to say that Gilgamesh's reign as King was definitely the most interesting one. Iskander led his people while Artoria saved them. But Gilgamesh choose the path to observe and judge. He distanced himself from people and gods and watched humanity. 'If my garden was to be spoiled by rampaging monsters, I could not ignore it, but if it is the road the mongrels choose for themselves, I shall not object. Although if they fail to notice that a choice remains, I may at least grant them hardships as guideposts.' He's basically saying that should an external force try to destroy humans he would protect them as seen in his life multiple times. If they are going to self destruct he will let them but if their is a way out and they just can't see it he will guide them but won't blatantly tell them otherwise they won't learn. Why the only reason he became know as a tyrant was because he judged people unworthy at times and kept collecting treasures to examine the human races growth since he loved the things humans made. Enkidu was a large part of the change as and he changed a lot he even let his people yell at him at times and took in others opinions."

"And you represent Iskandar because you face the challenges head on?" Issei asked as the Bael Heiress laughed heartily before smacking his back lightly, still causing him to wince from the power of the Bael Devil until she nodded.

"That and for how I will remember those who fought with me in battle. Iskanders rule was based on leading his people, sure he was a tyrant that followed his greed and took what he wanted but he treasured the loyalty and bonds with his soldiers which meant that even after death they all were loyal to him." Saiorag smiled at this before looking down at Issei and sighing to herself.

"Issei. When I wanted to become a King I wished to show the whole Underworld that it didn't matter whether you are of Royal bloodline, having a Longinus, or even being a commoner. One can climb their way to the top and become a powerful King and a Leader for their people. I trust my peerage and helped them overcome their weaknesses and their past lives. Even when I was doubting myself, my peerage was there to help me push myself to get to where I am now. Most people thought I would be a weak and helpless girl but I showed them all by proving them wrong. To be honest my motto is the one from the great Iskandar. 'Glory lies beyond the horizon. Challenge it because you know it to be unattainable. Speak of conquest, and make it real. For my men, who watch behind me. For my foes, who I honor in battle. For the people that I am proud I have met in this life.' That's the very same code I will follow and live until my final breath."

Issei was in awe from what Sairaorg just told him. The young Bael Heiress then turned back to Issei with a smile. "I think you should discover for yourself what it means to be King. In your words." Sairarog said as she then walked up to Issei before placing her hand onto his shoulder.

Issei then hugged the Bael heiress as she smiled at him before patting his back, gently as she could be. "Issei. You may not believe you deserve this but we believe you DO deserve this. Change is scary but time will help mend your heart so don't give up when your so close to the finish line." She said before letting him go.

"Issei. I'm looking forward to facing you in three months. I'll be waiting for you." She said until Issei felt a soft kiss on his lips as she looked away before leaving him in the mansion on the couch shocked. "Woah…Her lips…..they were so soft."

[Heh. So when's the wedding?]

"OH SHUT IT!"

Issei smiled as he barked back at Ddriag before he looked at the King Piece and looked at the gauntlet. "Hey Ddriag. Do you believe them? Do you think I can become a great King?" He asked his partner as Ddraig replied.

[Well to be honest. In the beginning you were pretty pathetic and I didn't think you'd amount to much.]

"OI!"

[Let me finish you moron!] Exclaimed an annoyed Ddraig as he sighed before continuing his explanation to Issei.

[As I was saying, you were pretty pathetic in the beginning. You were weak and clueless about the true scope of what you were getting into. You charged recklessly, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as dragons are very straightforward creatures. But even though you were weak, I watched you defeat a fallen angel after only a few days of being a devil. I watched you masterfully outwit and defeat Riser Phoenix, a high-class devil who was far more substantial than your [King]. Then I started to pay attention. I watched you fearlessly take on Kokabiel, a powerful foe who survived the Great War. I watched you battle the Hakuryuukou, who is said to be the strongest ever to exist, to a standstill. A month later, you achieved [Balance Breaker] in almost record time and defeated a God. You also sent the wielder of the [True Longinus] scurrying with his eye missing and his tail between his legs. I'm trying to say, partner is, that no matter what people have told you in the past or what they will display in the future….hold your head up high and be proud of who you are, and take pride in your achievements. Stop caring about what other people think and be who you are and are meant to be. You are the Sekiryuutei! Some might call you the weakest, but I've had enough hosts to say with the utmost confidence that you are by far the best! You may not have a natural talent like most, but you have something that others will never have. An indomitable will…to live and to win! So wipe that frown off your face and do what my partner does best and go leer at some poor woman's tits] Said Ddraig. What started as inspirational and moving finished off with a deadpan tone.

Issei wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry. So he settled for a mixture of both. But honestly, the words of his partner touched him deeply. To hear such high praise from one of the most powerful beings ever exists is a real boost to one's confidence, especially one as fragile as Issei. But as he thought over Ddraig's words, he came to realize something, he was right. For so long, he so desperately sought the approval of those around him, constantly trying his hardest to please everyone…sometimes at a cost to himself. All that it has ever brought him was pain. Even now…it seemed others expected him to go out of his way and prove something that was already plainly obvious. He was always expected to do these things, jumping through hoops like some circus monkey. But he was tired of it all. Tired of trying to live up to everyone's expectations. Trying to be a hero, the nice guy, and….for the first time in his life…he wanted to be selfish. He wanted to do things for himself. He worked so hard at constantly trying to fix the problems of others that he ignored his issues. Well, that won't be the case any longer.

"Thank you, Ddraig….you're right. I'm always concerned with what others think that I forget just to be myself and live my life to my principles. I'm done with always going out of my way to make others happy. I'm Hyoudou Issei, The Sekiryuutei, and I'll do whatever the fuck I want!" Exclaimed Issei as he stood upon the couch and punched his fist to the air as he declared his intent.

[Hahaha, now that sounds more like my partner. So…..Where do you suppose we should go first? As much as I want to go back to the Youkai Faction I believe you'll need some more power if you even want to stand a chance in fighting the Bael Heiress in an even fight. Your physical strength alone with my Boosts won't be enough to even put a mark on her body. Which is why I have an idea but….it risky. The process will allow you to become more of a dragon but you'll have to sacrifice the remaining parts of your humanity which means you'll basically be a Devil Dragon.] Ddraig said as Issei pondered what to do until he snapped his fingers.

"I got it! But if my plan is going to work then I'm going to need Ravel's help." Issei said as he pulled out his cellphone and speed dialed Ravel's phone. He waited for a few seconds until Ravel picked up the phone.

{Hello? What can I do for you Issei-sama?} Ravel asked as Issei smiled at the question before replying to her.

"I need two things. A favor and a few new pieces for my peerage."

Meanwhile with Sirzechs and Rias….

"Do you understand Rias? Your peerage needs more training if they wish to catch up to the others. Which is why your peerage will be going to their separate ways for three months. You will train under our family, Akeno in the Grigori along with Gasper, Kiba and Xenovia with aid from Griselda Quatra, Koneko will train in the Youkai Faction with her sister. As for Rossweisse she'll be traveling home to learn more about her magic and how to improve herself."

"A-And what about Issei? Will he be traing with Tannin again?" Rias asked before Sirzechs shook his head wirh a smile. "There's no need to worry about that. We have arranged for Issei to train under the other factions as a way to strengthen the relationship between our alliances."

Rias was surprised by this feeling like she won't be able to apologize for what she said to him until Sirzechs patted his sister's head. "Rias. You have to understand that caring for your peerage as family is wonderful trait but it can also be damaging to them in combat when you don't let them overcome the ghosts of their past. Let Issei improve and the rest of you as well. Aren't you all a peerage or do you solely rely on Issei to do the fighting for you?"

Akeno and Koneko were about to say something, until a look from Sirzechs made them drop it. "It appears some of you do rely too much on Issei, but for different reasons. Koneko, I'll be letting Yasaka know about your past. Akeno, it seems practicing with Barakiel won't be enough, so I'll ask Azazel about having Penemue help your father out." Akeno went pale, she knew that Penemue was Azazel's secretary, but she was also her God Aunt, and boy could she be scary when she wanted to be.

Kiba and Xenovia were worried they wouldn't be able to make up for the things they said to him until they vowed to get stronger for Issei and so they could apologize for their rudeness. An hour later the Gremory peerage, excluding Issei, said their goodbyes before leaving the Hyoudou mansion ready to prepare and hopefully apologize to their friend that they wronged in three months.

Unknown Location

[Are you sure you want to go through with this partner?] Ddraig asked his partner since he was really concerned abouth the health of Issei, now don't get him wrong, he was confident that his partner could survive what they were about to attempt, but more along the lines of a final verification of the deed.

"Yes I am Ddraig. I know this is risky, and the chance for death is very high, but I can't back out now. It's do or die for me, literally." Issei stated resolutely.

[I understand partner. I just want you to know you're not the first to attempt this, and I'd like to point out that none of my previous hosts have survived this when they attempted the transformation.] Ddraig said which Issei detected an undertone of seriousness in his voice.

"I understand Ddraig and I'm ready to face the consequences. I may not be the grandson of the original Lucifer, a descendent of a legendary hero, or some prodigy, because when it comes down to it, none of that matters. I finally know who I am and I know where I'm going. For the first time in my life I don't care what people think of me anymore. I may be a shameless pervert and I'm not some genius but I have the will to never give up and I fear nothing. Not even death!" Issei declared with a fierce expression adorning his face worthy of the Red Dragon Emperor.

[HAHAHAHA...Well said partner. I expect nothing less from you. Now that all the mushy stuff is out the way…Walk me through your suicidal plan again]. Queried Ddraig. Issei just ignored his sarcastic comment as he soldiered on with his explanation.

"Ever since the fight with Riser a few couple of months ago, my left arm has been permanently that of a dragons due to me sacrificing it for power. That being said, if you have the power to turn any part of my body to that of a dragons you can probably undo it as well which you have already done to my now human/devil left arm. I've known you could do that for a while and the only reason I didn't ask you to undo the dragonification is because the method of extracting power from the arm was way too stimulating. That however isn't a concern anymore. It then occurred to me that instead of complaining about having a weaker body than a Pureblood devil like Sairaorg, I can make use of the priceless tool I have at my disposal. If you were to change my heart to that of a dragons, theoretically, my entire body would morph along with it as the heart pumps dragon blood throughout the entire body including the brain via the circulatory system. My body will therefore adopt dragon characteristics, internally, and maybe even some external changes. This would enhance my senses, strength, stamina, endurance, and probably my magical capacity as well to an exponential level therefore raising my base stats to the point where I don't need to constantly wear my balance breaker for every fight and save it for when it's really needed." Issei explained as Ddraig took in every word before replying to his partner.

[Again, I'd like to point out that nobody ever survived this but I know you're too stubborn to listen to me. I would like to know why you have the Phoenix tears though.] Ddraig asked as he was a bit terrified of the smile that Issei had in his face. It was almost maniacal that reminded the dragon of the White Dragon Emperor.

"Do you remember when we fought Vali and I had the idea of using one of the gems that broke out of his sacred gear and take that power for myself?" Issei asked with Ddrain feeling a shiver crawl up his spine at the impending sense of doom he suddenly felt.

[Yes….] Ddraig replied cautiously as he was not liking at all where this conversation is headed.

"Well if we could absorb and integrate the power of Albion, the direct and complete opposite of you, and succeed, which should have been impossible. What's to stop us from doing the same again? You remember all the strange happenings in the world don't you? Kiba's holy-demonic sword, all the balance breakers currently at play not to mention the sub-species balance breakers. The system as it is has large holes in it, metaphorically speaking, and I plan to exploit those opportunities for myself. The reason for the Phoenix tears are that before you proceed with transforming my heart, I'm going to directly inject the tears into my heart via syringe. At that moment you should begin the process immediately. While transforming my heart to that of a dragon, I want you to also analyses, adapt and absorb the properties of the Phoenix tears into my bloodstream and make it a permanent effect. Since the Phoenix clan received their abilities from an actual Phoenix, which is a being of fire just like you, it will be easier to absorb the power of it when compared to Albion. Therefore when the process is done, I should have a dragon heart and body with the healing and magical properties of a Phoenix flowing through my veins." Issei explained with an almost smug look on his face after his explanation. Ddriag on the other hand was incredulous at the recklessness of his host.

[Are you out of your mind boy! If you remember you had a few hundred years shaved off your lifespan when you absorbed Albions power, not to mention, after activating the Juggernaut Drive a few months ago you barely have a hundred years left to live. The dragonification as it is was a huge risk to your life as survival is slim to none. By adding this reckless plan to it you are almost guaranteeing your death.] Ddraig shouted at his host as if he was becoming clinically insane. His host really was an interesting one and certainly the most likeable he's had and he didn't want him running headfirst to death. Issei though didn't seem fazed at the dragon's reaction seemingly already accounting for the aforementioned factors.

"I've already thought about that Ddraig. I don't want to die and I don't plan on dying any time soon. What you are forgetting is that the reason taking Albions power was so brutal was that he is the antithesis of you. Your powers weren't meant to mix. It was unnatural. The Phoenix tears however are one of the most magically imbued substances in the world but more importantly they are the greatest healing item known to the supernatural world. So absorbing and assimilating them into my body, my vitality will increase exponentially along with giving me a high regeneration factor not to mention my magical capacity should receive an even further boost. If anything, when all is said and done, this should effectively add a few more years to my lifespan." Issei explained as he thought long and hard about this and was willing to take the risk as the rewards were worth it. Ddraig was silent as he digested all that Issei said and realized that the little bastard had a point. If this really worked he would receive a major boost and considering how powerful his host already was, it really is a terrifying thought.

It started off as a grin before evolving into a full blown maniacal laughter by the Heavenly dragon. He could almost picture the look on Albions face when his host smacks around his precious so called 'Strongest Hakuryuuko to ever live', and man was the image a beautiful one. He really was right in saying that Ise was the best host he ever had. There's never a dull moment with him around.

Ise on the other hand just sweatdropped at the bi-polar behavior of the ancient dragon.

'I really am surrounded by unstable individuals, siscon's Sirzechs and Serafall, mad scientist's Azazel and Ajuka, battle maniac's Vali and Sairaorg…damn why do all the crazies flock to me.' Thought Ise depressingly. His so called normal life really was gone down the drain. Oh well, considering what he was about to do….he can't really call himself fully sane any longer.

[Ok partner you've convinced me. Let's do this. If….no when you succeed…you're going to be a whole new person…I'm estimating you will be about 75% Dragon and 25% Devil. Adding in the Phoenix tears will give you an amazing regeneration factor which would have already been high due to dragons having one too, on a smaller scale when compared to a Phoenix though. Plus your pathetically abysmal magical capacity should skyrocket from being almost non-existent to probably around high mid-class or low high-class in terms of power. Brace yourself partner…this is gonna hurt like a bitch.] Ddraig said as Ravel came from behind Issei and had the vials that she was asked to make for Issei. She was definitely nervous about what her new King was about to do before Mira, Siris, Isabella, and the twins Ni and Li.

They were surprised that Issei came to the Phoenix Mansion and bowed to Riser Phoenix of all people and wished to trade his pieces for a few of ones that Riser had which the middle child was more than glad to since he knew that a few of his pieces wished to join the Red Dragon Emperor's future peerage once he became a High Class Devil which is why a few of the girls trained harder to be ready to join him.

Mira was training harder with Ni and Li so that the Pawns wouldn't always have to rely on their Promotion to gain a boost in power so Mira trained in not just a Bo staff but also upgrading it to something similar to Ikkaku from Bleach that she got into after chatting with Issei when he came to speak to Ravel. Ni and Li were training harder in hand to hand combat and learning how to combine it with both their fire magic and Senjutsu. They weren't like Koneko who kept shrugging it off so they asked for some ways to learn how to use Senjustu. When the twins asked Issei for any recommended anime to try, he suggested Naruto and to focus on Sakura since he believed they would benefit from Sakura training under Tsunade.

Isabella was formerly a military woman until she joined Riser so she was used to training harder but had a serious scar on her masked side which she thought was hideous but when she trained with Issei, the boy said that he found it appealing since it was mostly healed but left some light scars on her face which he didn't mind. He said it represented her will to persevere through the trails she had to endure when she was a human and now Devil. This made the hardened woman grateful Ravel got along with the boy since the two had enjoyed their spars when he had time to train away from the Gremory girls.

Siris was also one who enjoyed clashing with Issei since she loved taking hits from Ascalon as a way to get used to Holy attacks from swords or other weapons which made her peerage members think she was a masochist but really the Knight lived for battle and loved to clash with strong opponents like when she watched Kenpachi on Bleach with the twin cats which also explained her interest in wearing an eyepatch when she lost her left eye in a sparring accident.

Ravel extracted all three vials of Phoenix tears with a large syringe as Ni and Li laid him on the ground and placed a strong seal on Issei to keep him calm and from going berserk from the pain of the transformation. Mira helped with the seal as Isabella and Siris watched from the sidelines since both of them knew they would be of no help in the preparations.

As Issei felt the seal relax his body and mentally prepared himself as Ravel stood above him with the needle just above the left side of his chest. Right over his heart. "Are you sure about this Issei? We can stop if your not ready?" The Phoenix asked as Issei took in a deep breath shook his head.

"No. I'm going through with this. I won't die. Not now. Not ever until I show the world who Issei Hyoudou really is. They may see me as a shameless pervert but even if my life is a sham I won't give in. I don't care what they say so I'll show them who I really am. A King. I don't care if they call me a fake or a hypocrite because I know I'm not a mistake!" He yelled as he felt his aura respond to his conviction as the peerage members smiled at their Kings resolve since he was ready to begin the next chapter of his life. He was ready to take control of his own destiny.

"I'm ready Ravel. This days marks the re-birth of Hyoudou Issei." Issei whispered to her before Ravel injected the entire contents of the syringe into his heart. The last thing he heard before the blindly an unbearable amount of pain wracked his body was the voice of his partner and his peerage members. He smiled knowing he was in safe hands as he slipped into blissful unconsciousness.

[Leave the rest to us partner.] Ddriag said as he knew Issei would shake the very world with what he could set his mind to in the next three months.

United States of America.

At a very prominent college university, the students were happy to be let go of their classes for their break since this gives them the chance to go see their family, go on a splendid vacation to have some Rest and Recreation, or even spend time with their loved ones.

That's exactly what was going on in the mind of one woman as she was waking to her dorm room and enjoyed packing her suitcase for her vacation. As she put her clothes in the suitcase, she saw a picture that she treasured more than anything in the world.

It was a picture of her when she was 15 years old with her 10 year old little brother that she loved with all of her heart. She was adopted into a family that took her in to help their son smile again after his childhood friend moved away so as soon as the teenager met her soon to be little brother look at her with the biggest warm smile on his face, a sudden warmth enveloped the girl's heart as she felt an emotion she hadn't felt in a very, very, very long time.

Love.

It pained her when she left her little brother to when he entered high school and she was off to college but he encouraged her to follow her dreams and to live her life to the fullest so she left her family and headed to the states. She still chatted with him via video chat but it wasn't the same when the chats got shorter and shorter, eventually the chatted almost twice a month which hurt the college girls heart.

The adult picked up the photo and smiled at the memory of when she had it taken and framed before kissing the boy in the photo.

"See you soon Issei. I love you." She said as she continued her preparations to surprise her family when she gets home to Kuoh Town.

"Hope you still love surprises because your favorite adopted big sister Chifuyu Hyoudou is coming home."

France.

On top of a cafe was a girl who was enjoying a cup of coffee with a biscuit as she was waiting for her friend to come assist her in a matter that was taking place in Germany. The girl was tall with long, straight, and spiky blonde hair that was tied into a low ponytail. She had purple eyes that glimmered in the light like gemstones as she was wearing an armor of sorts that resembled armor while her hands had an invisible flag of sorts that she held dearly due to her connection to her ancestor unlike the wannabe who was pretending to be the great Saint Joan of Arc.

"Where is that girl? She's already ten minutes late." The girl said as she finished her biscuit and coffee until some chuckles were heard as a portal was opened behind her. The girl was one that any man or woman would call a foreign beauty. She appeared to be elegant and had very polite manners. The girl before the saint had pearly white skin and long, black hair that was tied in long twin tails. Her right eye was red-tinted like blood while her left eye appears as a golden, inorganic clock face, that seemed to be in the 3 o'clock position. The girl wore a crimson and black frilly outfit which gave her the appearance of an elegant Gothic Lolita with uneven twin tails that emulated the minute and hour hand of a clock. On her head, she wore a big crimson net bow to hold her hair along with a red and black collar on her neck.

She sat down at the chair across from the girl before sipping the coffee that was on that side of the table as well. "Mm. This is simply delicious. I told you this was the best coffee shop in all of France didn't I Charlotte?" The Gothic Lolita said as Charlotte narrowed her eyes at the woman before her. She knew the true personality of the 'elegant' woman before her and knew she was a conniving serpent that couldn't always be trusted but despite her personality, the girl was helpful and a terrifying foe in battle.

One of the only few people to get her to summon her flag.

"Yes. Also your a late Kurumi." Charlotte said as Kurumi giggled at the anger that the Sword Saint aimed at her as of it didn't bother her at all while sipping her own coffee.

"Apologies but I had to check on something that changed the Fate of a very important person in the future." The Goth said as she smiled gleefully at the events that have changed before Charlotte looked at the girl and asked.

"In a good way of a bad way?"

"I suppose we'll have to see. Now then. About this Vampire."

Germany.

In the dark cold night of Germany, a member of Khaos Brigade was running from a monster that killed many of his comrades. He tried to get in touch with Cao Cao but the communicator was destroyed in the fight. He was once a magician that left the Faction in order to get respect and power for his services but that was all in vain as he heard the bushes rustle to reveal a shadow that had crimson red eyes that glowed in the night like rubies until the shadow giggled like a girl who found amusement in the man's misery as she chased the man to a wooden house in the woods.

The man was just a few feet from the door until he felt something stab his back and destroy his spine as his body fell to the house with a massive spear that seemed to be made of blood was embedding him like a fly on the wall until the spear vanished before the man's face was turned to see the eyes of the monster they were sent to kill until the girl smiled at him.

"Tell Khaos Brigade that I'm thankful for the meal they gave me." She said before revealing her fangs as she bit into the man's neck eliciting a scream so loud that the townsfolk's feared for that a monster may live in the abandoned castle that resided in the forest.

The Wheel of Fate has changed and now Issei Hyoudou is preparing for an interesting three months of training as well as the Gremory Peerage.

Now here's his Peerage for now.

King: Issei Hyoudou

Queen: (Hint Overlord anime)

Bishop: Ravel Phoenix

Bishop: ?

Knight: Siris

Knight: Charlotte Dunois. The Successor of Joan of Arc.

Rook: Isabella.

Rook: ?

Pawns:

1 Pawn Each: Ni and Li.

6 Extra Pawns: ?

Hope to see how you all enjoy this one. Ta-Ta for now!