Huh, so it wasn't a dream I thought. Well since this isn't a dream I got shit to do. I took my notebook out of my inventory and began to add upon it. First things first. Securing the extractor. Should be easy, I doubt any of my servants are weaker than Raynare and some fodder. The question was whether or not I should let them live. Hmm, I guess I'll see. I put my notebook back into my inventory and went to get a bath. I was stopped on the way to the bathroom by a different pair of Pleiades. One with blonde hair and the other who I recognized to be Narberal.
" My lord, allow us to help you." said the blonde. A tempting offer, but world domination waits for no one." No need, just prepare a meal for me and have the guardians meet me by that time." I commanded. They looked like they wanted to persist in this endeavour so I quickly left.
I soon had a bath and got dressed in the clothing I came with, that being some plain black pants and a shirt with a black jacket over it. I need to get better clothes than this, but all in due time.
I made it to the dining room where a meal waited for me. It was pretty good. Eggs, bacon, sausage, and beans, though more important things were on my mind. It is currently Wednesday so the devils should be in school. I took a look at the expensive watch I got from my acting dad. Unfortunately, none of his clothes fit as they looked good. It was nine in the morning. I plan on capturing the church and its inhabitants alive if possible. I remember a fact that Shelltear had the ability to make vampire brides. I need more people I can trust working for me to go on with any plans I may have.
While musing this, the door to the living room opened and the guardians came in. They all bowed before I motioned them to sit with me. I didn't know if they ate human food or not but I told them they could get something to eat if they wanted. Some like the twins and Demiurge got but Cocytus only got water and Shelltear got a glass full of either wine or blood. I didn't care to find out.
" We have much to do for the coming months. First things first, Shelltear and some Pleiades will accompany me to secure the church and its inhabitants. The devils that run this town like to play student so will not be a bother but don't let yourselves relax too much." I told everyone.
I took a bite from my food and swallowed it before I continued." Albedo, I would like you and some Pleiades to recruit these magical people and see if these magical beasts can be reasoned with. If they cannot be reasoned with, you may use other methods as you please but do not destroy them, as they could be used for study. Any magical person who does not want to join, just knock them out and bring them here. Pandora, I would like you to infiltrate the school and keep watch on the devil's actions. Report if anything interesting happens as soon as possible. Demiurge, you shall ensure that everyone gets accustomed to this world. Get clothes to blend in, and phones to communicate with so we don't attract attention by using magic. Learn what you can and make sure everyone is up to date. Mare and Aura, get an isolated base for us somewhere around the world that isn't being influenced by any pantheon. When we become big enough to be called a pantheon of our own, unless we find a better place to be located, it would be best to have something already in place. Anyone not given a mission may help someone who does have one with their permission of course." I said before finishing up my breakfast." Any questions?" I asked. With no one saying a word I stood up.
" Remember to be cautious and if anything unpredictable happens and you're able to contact me, do so." I said. I began to walk out and called for Shelltear to meet me with two Pleiades by the door.
After making sure I didn't leave anything I may need I made my way to the door. When I arrived, I found Shelltear with two Pleiades. One was the bug girl and the other seemed to be made of mechanical parts. With her orange hair and green eye that looked like a scope.
When I got there spotted me and bowed but I waved it off. When we made it outside, there was a vehicle waiting out for us with a driver. I wasn't aware we had a chauffeur I thought. We got in the car anyway and I told the driver to take us to the market district. No one asked why so I didn't bother to say. The ride was quiet though I did catch both Shelltear and bug girls staring at me. I wanted to say something but we arrived so kept any words to myself.
Everyone was wearing an illusion except me. I began looking around for clothes more befitting a ruler.
Sometime later...
Now I feel like a leader. I was wearing the clothing from assassin's creed 2. The armour of Altaïr. Magic bullshittery is really useful. I mostly just had to have a design and the materials and the Pleiades with me were able to make it. With some spells like resistances to fire and ice, temperature regulator, some unbreakable spells, self-cleaning and more. I thought I looked good and by the awe-struck look on the faces of my subordinates, I was right. With such a flamboyant-looking outfit, an illusion spell was also placed on me.
We made it to church after my little makeover. With confidence waving off me, I walked to the door and knocked. When the door opened, I was met by a priest." Who the fuck are you?" the man asked." YOU DARE SPEAK TO A BEING SO ABOVE YOU IN SU-" Shelltear was cut off by a glare from me. " Forgive my ally, but we are here for a meeting with the fallen here, sent here by Azazel." I said. The man's eyes bulged and quickly opened the door." Of course, sir, I- uh can take you to them right away." he said hesitantly. I gestured for him to take me to them.
We arrived in a room, we were met with all the fallen lazying about. When the one I identified as Raynare saw us, she immediately had a scowl on her face. " Oi human, what did I tell you about interfering with our important discussions!" she damn near shouted. The man winced at her word before gesturing to us. " Sorry lady Raynare, but these people were sent by Azazel." said the man.
While this was happening I signalled the Pleiades to circle the fallen as discussed when coming to the building. When the man gestured to me, I began to walk forward and sit on the couch directly across from Raynare and, was it Kalawaner? Doesn't matter. With all eyes on me, the Pleiades in position because of this, and Shelltear behind me, I put on a smile.
" Is this it?" I asked. The Fallen all had confusion on their faces. I just sighed before signalling Shelltear and the Pleiades to take down all the fallen. In seconds, the Fallen were on their knees with all my subordinates holding the fallen's hands behind their back, Shelltear holding both the male and small Gothic female by their necks." You know, I thought this would be at least a little challenging. I mean, all I had to do was say I was from Azazel and boom. I'm here. You could have come up with some sort of security measures. Ah well, it doesn't matter. Now, I have two choices for you. Death and re-animation or servitude but with it, power." I said in a nonchalant tone.
All the fallen were still struggling to get free and completely missing what I said. With a deep sigh, I walked over to the male, think his name was Dohnaseek, Donoseek? Whatever, I was currently locking eyes with the man when I decided to ask the question again. "Death or servitude?" I asked in a monotone voice. The man looked around as if he would find an answer or escape but soon reluctant acceptance came across his face. I took a look at the rest and saw similar looks on their faces
"You see, not so hard, but you were all acting so disobedient. Unfortunately, until I can trust you, you will have to be collared." I said with a mirthful smirk. I took collars out from my inventory and put one on all of them. These weren't any collars, they were special ones Shelltear personally had which made the ones wearing them obedient to the one who put it on them. The wearer cannot disobey an order from the master or me in this case or else immeasurable pain will be felt that could even lead to death. Note to self, don't get kinky with Shelltear. Ever!
" Now you will not try go anywhere without permission or privilege to do so, contact anyone without my permission and hurt me or my subordinates at all, directly or otherwise in any way. You will round up all the ex- exorcists and bring them in one at a time here. " I commanded.
With these orders, my subordinates let them go. As they left to complete my task, I began to look around the room. It seemed to be a mixture of an office. and living room, though run down. Nothing notable was to be seen but some files. I wasn't much of a reader so I got the Pleiades to go through them.
After some time, the loli goth came in with a woman ex-exorcist. I told Shelltear to make all the females her brides. There were 20 females and 30 males in total. I actually asked Shelltear why she couldn't turn males and apparently it was a trait or some bull like that which honestly just made me annoyed though I did not show it.
I tasked Shelltear with getting them to my mansion along with the sacred gear extractor. After giving her the task, I went to check up on the Pleiades only to find them done sorting through the files. For the most part, it was finances and the exorcist's information. Though two interesting reports were in them. One from Azazel says to observe and possibly recruit depending on the situation. Another from Kokabiel saying to kill all sacred gear. We took everything and then left.
Once we got back I tasked Cocytus with converting the men to our side and upskilling them by any means. I gave the fallen to Albedo since they seemed to be good at convincing from what I saw in the anime. I then got my 'parents' to invest in google, amazon coin and a couple of other companies that became famous in future. Since Dxd was placed in the early 2000s and apart from the supernatural world, it should be the same as my original earth. Even though I could steal money easily, it would be better to have a solid foundation of my own.
I then began training. I didn't know if I could increase my stats manually so I decided to try. I did this till late afternoon. I then bathed and ordered shelltear to get a stray devil. I told her specifically that there would be one in an abandoned house near the forest. It was a bit vague but one of her brides found her. Viser, I think. Well, it didn't matter once more. She was quickly restrained by some brides. I then ordered them to take her back to the mansion and keep her restrained. I furthermore went to both Saji and Issei's houses and kidnapped them. Since it was pretty late they were home and were still human so easy to get.
I got Cocytus to bring the most skilled and trusted member of the small group we got. There weren't many but many have resigned themselves to their fate. Others needed help through some mind magic. I wouldn't normally rush such a process as this, taking time to find a good wielder, but since I took out the Fallen that started cannon, I didn't know what would happen. The devils also didn't know what Issei's sacred gear was so doing it now would be more favourable. The same goes for Saji. I would give the boosted gear to either a Pleiade or Guardian but I do not know how Ddraig would react and I can't risk it. Saji's one should be fine so I planned to give it to a Pleiade, and the full set soon enough. It wasn't that hard to extract the gears. It just required a lot of mana but a guardian was enough.
Saji's gear was easy enough. I decided to give it to the blonde Pleiade who I learnt was called Solution. I had no particular reason except that she was a sadistic slime from what I remembered when hearing her name. It seemed right. Anyway, It was the boosted gear that gave a problem. Not with anything on our part but the gear itself. Ddraig the Welsh dragon woke up the minute we put the gear in our most skilled and loyal member. " Who dares to steal me from my original holder!" Ddraig shouted out. " Ddraig, the Welsh Dragon, a feared name, a Dragon little to no one could beat, sealed in a sacred gear. Now only seen as a tool, an object for someone's jokes for how long now? Years, decades, centuries?" I mused aloud.
"Get to the point human, for I have little patience for thieves." Ddraig growled." Ddraig, I may have a way of setting you free" I said freely. " I'm listening." Ddraig said as he got a lot calmer and a lot more curious." I have special skills, skills unique to me. I don't want to say much, but I could find a way for you to get out of there, of course, I would need compensation for such." I said with a small smirk. " How do I know these words of yours are not lies." Ddraig said with a voice filled with suspicion.
" I cannot prove anything, but I would rather have you as an ally than an enemy. Plus, how many chances will you get of someone trying to help you escape? I can bet most people would rather have you like that if not dead." I said. A short silence came over the room before Ddraig spoke." I accept. I, Y Ddraig Goch the Heavenly Welsh Dragon Emperor of domination, shall help you in your endeavours as long as you find a way to release me and shall continue to help you afterwards. I swear this on my life." Ddraig said." Then I, Jason Doom, future conqueror, ruler and destroyer of worlds shall vow to find a way to free you." I said with a wide smirk.