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Chapter 17
Kokabiel wasn't satisfied right now. After everything that had happened regarding the Fallen Angels, that were sent to Kuoh, he was extremely angry.
Over the fact that Azazel actually allowed Ryuma to deal with the Fallen Angels, instead of them doing so.
It was an outrage to the Cadre Fallen Angel, so much so that he needed to bring it up with Azazel directly.
"Azazel are you really leaving the fates of Raynare, Kalawarner, and negligible in the hands of a Dragon?!"
"First of all, that isn't nice to Mittelt, calling her negligible is mean. She is a valued member of the Grigori, like many others." Kokabiel scowled. "Second. Yes. I am."
"Why? I demand an answer!"
Azazel thought Kokabiel was very assured of himself to demand such things from Azazel.
"You are demanding from me?"
Azazel said it in a way to truly understand how Kokabiel thought it was acceptable to speak to his leader in such a manner.
But Kokabiel didn't care, and continued on regardless.
"Because you have left Fallen Angels, no matter how much they matter to us, in the hands of a Dragon. An Evil Dragon that has got them working for a Devil. What foolishness is being allowed here? Because I do not understand at all."
"Because I agreed that with him. The Fallen Angels mess up, he is able to give any punishment he deems fit. Besides, I think its funny. Like, he's going to be having them be Dark Magical Girls. How can you not get a chuckle out of that? You'd have to have limited funny bones to not think that's hilarious."
Azazel was amused when he said it.
But Kokabiel didn't see the funny side to it at all.
"He is making Fallen Angels out to be a joke, a laughing stock. We have to rise up, and claim them back now."
Azazel didn't believe him for a moment, that would be the reason as to why he'd want them back.
"You don't care about those three. You're doing it for the pride of Fallen Angels. Pride, that is misplaced, considering that Ryuma and I have a working relationship. We do favours for one another, and have grown to have a friendship. If you did anything to tarnish that, then I wouldn't stay silent, Kokabiel."
Azazel didn't want to believe that Kokabiel would but something deep inside of him told Azazel that there was something more than meets the eye with Kokabiel at that moment in time.
Azazel watched Kokabiel narrow his brows, for a moment he thought that Kokabiel might be giving off an antagonistic look to him, but that soon disappeared, and Kokabiel did his best to adopt a more calm expression on his face.
"I see...so that's how it is. While I would have personally not gone down that avenue, it seems to be the case where you have placed trust into such a being as an Evil Dragon. I suppose this time, I shall hold my tongue from any further thoughts I may have."
Azazel watched Kokabiel stand and leave without saying anything else.
Knowing Kokabiel as well as he did, Azazel felt like he wouldn't stay silent forever. The only question was, what he'd be up to now.
"Time to dodge Ise-chan!"
"Waaaaaaaaah! I'm sure that I wont be able to dodge forever!"
"No pain, no gain Ise-chan!"
"Aaaah! I wish that was in a different context to this Ryuma-kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun!"
It had been a few weeks since Isane had become a Devil. She had decided for herself, it would be the best path for her.
To help with her Longinus, to also gaining a peerage which she was very determined to do so, but also she said after seeing Ryuma and the others saving people, and making differences in peoples lives, she wanted to do that.
So she decided to take the training on fully and she was embracing the new life as a Devil. She did contracts, and it seemed that she usually got some weird people.
Even Ryuma had to admit that they didn't seem to be that of usual requests, based on the requests that they wanted.
But, he was happy enough if they got their wishes fulfilled in a way where it didn't have to make Isane feel worried.
And right now, she was being trained by Ryuma. It was going...pretty well.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I will keep going for Ryuma-kun's naked bodyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!"
He was having her dodge several aura shots from himself, while boosting her power, to see how long she'd be able to keep going.
He kept looking at the Longinus attached to her arm, and the brilliance of the red that she could see.
Ravel was beside him, recording everything that was going on and seeing where she was currently in her training, so they could devise even more ways to increase her combat capabilities.
"So far, it seems that hand to hand is her strongest suit, while magical abilities seem to be the weakest."
Ravel noted down, with Ryuma nodding.
"Even then, with the Boosted Gear, she doesn't really need to have many fancy abilities like elemental control, or anything like that. Though I shall still have her learn the basics of demonic power."
Ravel nods strongly.
"By doing that, she could fight at long range at least if she would need to do so. Even if close range is a strong suit, it makes sense to also be able to dish out fire power from a distance if you can help doing so."
Ryuma wholeheartedly agreed with what she said, and carried on.
"Having the ability to increase the levels of demonic power she has for as long as she has the capacity to handle the power, that's what this training is so far. Lets get her to a place that she can handle more than...lets say seven boosts. So far, she has four down, and it seems five is likely from this training session."
Ravel giggled, she loved seeing Ryuma in his element, when it came to fighting and training, she couldn't think of anyone better suited to it than Ryuma.
She was sure that with Isane learning from him, she'd be able to become rather strong quickly, recalling how she became a competent hand to hand user within a short time thanks to his tutelage.
"Yes, it seems that she is progressing really well. I am sure that Vali-sama shall be pleased. Though speaking of training." Ravel paused, glancing at Isane who was yelling as she rushed around the training field, doing her best to dodge the aura shots Ryuma released. "Ryuma-sama, it seems that while swordsmanship doesn't seem to be her strong suit it would be good to have her at least learn the basics, right?"
"Yes, I am having Yumi-chan help her with that. It seems whenever she is paired with Yumi-chan, she becomes even more motivated, and interesting things begin to show."
Ravel clicks her fingers in delight.
"Because she sees how skilled Yumi-sama is and wishes to replicate her success?"
Ravel guessed, but Ryuma shook his head.
"Because she sees Yumi-chan as a rival in love among other things, and wishes to surpass her."
Ryuma explained, Ravel gave semi amused eyes.
"So, that's how she is huh?"
"Yeah, she's got it in her head that she has to surpass Yumi-chan and become something more than the Princess. It seems like a healthy rivalry. Even Yumi-chan said she doesn't want to fall behind Ise-chan, so I think its good for them. Vali-chan on the other hand...well, it seems that she is getting more excited the more powerful that Ise-chan becomes."
Ravel nearly snorted, glancing towards Isane and seeing her continuing to dodge the aura Ryuma shoots at her. Though her movements become more sluggish the more she is able to release her stored power, and fire it off in a wave of power for the young man.
She wasn't strong enough to do any damage yet, but he could see that she was increasing her power all the time.
She was able to produce better results, with less boosts, thanks to the training that he was giving her. Plus, it also helped her body become physically stronger, and more durable at the same time.
"That does sound like Vali-sama. At least Rias-sama has a growing strong group. I even heard that she's in talks about a new member. Fueee, I think she's trying to keep it on the down low, so she could surprise us with them. Though several sources have revealed who it could be, and if it is, then I'm surprised."
As Ravel said that with a hint of a teasing smile, Ryuma glanced at Isane, and saw that she was panting. She looked tired, though Ryuma could feel a wellspring of energy ready inside of her to go, she simply hadn't tapped into that power yet.
"R-Ryuma-kun, that's it for the day, right?"
"Do you feel you cannot go on?"
Isane nods strongly, beginning to move her body to the floor.
"Y-Yeah, I can't...do it anymore..."
Ryuma looked over her once more. Not wishing to cause her problems, but also aware that she did have some more strength inside of her, he thought of the best motivating tool that he had at his disposal right now.
"I see, so that's how it is. Alright Ise-chan, if that's how you feel. I am feeling a bit hot though...maybe I should take off my shirt."
Isane's ears perked when she heard that.
She turned her eyes up from the floor, and towards Ryuma himself.
"I-I'm sorry?"
Almost as if she was hearing wrong, she questioned the young man directly.
Ryuma couldn't help but allow a small seductive smile to appear on his lips, only enticing her more and more by the second.
"I was thinking, if we continued on. That I would take my shirt off. Well, if we're finished for the day, I guess it is time for us to leave..."
Isane couldn't pass this up now.
She wouldn't.
Any excuse to see his body, she would take it.
Even if she had to go above her limits, she would see what she desired more than anything.
"W-Who said we're finished?! I-If you're hot, its best to take your shirt off! I still have energy in me yet to train!"
Ravel looked slyly towards Ryuma who smirked right back, muttering "Right incentive can do wonders." something Ravel wholeheartedly agreed with, watching Isane beginning to hop in place, even after her Sacred Gear was reset, so she had to begin again with the boosts power.
"You do? Alright, then lets continue."
Ryuma teasingly removed his shirt for Isane's viewing pleasure, her body trembled with delight and wonder, watching the young man taking off his shirt.
"Ooooh yeah...lets take it off Ryuma-kun...lets see what's underneath...aah...yes..."
Ryuma lightly laughed, finished taking off his shirt, and revealed his upper body to Isane. The young girl heavily blushed, smacking her lips together, and licking them at the same time, looking on with renewed excitement, and felt her body tingling with expectations.
"Ready to keep going Ise-chan?"
"You bet! And if it is still hot for you, please also consider removing your pants!"
Ravel was always astonished by how Isane could say such things in front of others.
Yet, it was a quality that Ryuma truly did admire about the young girl.
A small time later on, Ryuma casually was eating breakfast, glancing towards the right of him, and saw Gasper sat there, with a bowl of garlic before her. On his other side, Valerie was sat, with her eyes staring at a bowl of garlic.
Ryuma looked between them, a little perplexed by what was going on.
"Am I missing something?"
He had to ask, as he didn't know what they would be doing by just staring at garlic. He knew neither liked it due to their Vampire sides, but it was still something that made him question what was truly going on.
"Ryuma-kun, we are conquering our fears right now. Of garlic."
Valerie revealed, Gasper nods shyly, looking excited and scared at the same time.
"Y-Yeeees! I-If we can t-then we can become even stronger!"
Ryuma looked intrigued by their methods of growing stronger. Though he did find it odd how the pair of them were simply staring at the food, the garlic, and yet, they weren't making any movements towards it.
But, he also was intrigued by their tenacity to not run away, knowing what garlic did to Vampires, and even how human Vampire hybrids like them had an aversion to garlic.
"So, this is garlic training, is it?" The girls nod, so he places a hand on both of their heads, giving them happy pats. "If that's the case, then we can work on it together."
"How can we do that Ryuma-kun?"
Valerie was very curious.
So Ryuma continued on.
"If you manage to hold the garlic...I will do one thing for you each."
Valerie and Gasper both gasped, knowing the implication of this could mean anything for them.
"A-Anything?"
"Yes, anything you desire my adorable Valerie-chan."
Valerie felt hot in her chest, Gasper blushed hard.
"R-Really anything Senpai?! K-Kissing and other things?!"
"That's right, anything you desire my adorable Gasper-chan. I want to help both of my Vampire lovers overcome one of their fears. So, doing it this way would be for the best, right?"
Gasper shivered in delight, while Valerie thought of so many things that they could do. Though she was a sweet girl, even she did have a lewd side as well, one that she wished to explore more and more.
"Really...Ryuma-kun, making such tempting offers to us. It would be the best if we could come together...challenging and hoping to win the fight against the scary garlic...you have only increased the incentive to face the fears of the dreaded garlic, isn't that right Gasper?"
"Y-Yeeeees! I wish to also do many things with Senpai. A-And garlic could be a challenge, but I would do my best regardless! To be with Senpai, and to receive Senpai's love as well!"
Ryuma watched with eager eyes, as the Vampire duo tried their best to grab the garlic and at least hold it.
Gasper was shyer, and more insecure, so she didn't do it directly like Valerie did. Valerie was able to move her hand towards the bowl of garlic, and have her hand hover above it, a sour expression unfortunately appeared on her face.
"Ugh...it doesn't feel good on my skin. I can already feel that this isn't going to be an easy task. But for the fact that I can get Ryuma-kun to have anything done would be the best thing to do. Even then...how should I proceed…?"
Valerie admitted and mused at the same time, with Ryuma lightly smiling.
"S-Senpai, if I poke it once, would that be enough for fun time?!"
Ryuma gave bemused eyes.
"Perhaps if you poked it a few times."
"I-If I grabbed it!?"
Gasper yelled, feeling more excited by the moment.
Ryuma found it amusing, so he began speaking with a small smile on his lips.
"Fufu, then I'd give you even more cuddles of any kind that you'd like to receive, Gasper-chan."
Gasper felt her determination growing all the more, and became hyper for what was to come next. Her body tingled with new sensations.
More erotic thoughts entered her mind. Her shyness also kicked in and berated herself for such thoughts, yet at the same time couldn't help but think it would be good if she did have those thoughts.
The young girls continued moving their hands together towards the garlic, with Valerie rapidly grabbing it.
Holding it up, she held teary eyes as she squeezed the garlic between her fingers, letting out a cute sound.
"Eeeep! This really is gross! I don't like it!"
Valerie threw the garlic down, and pushed her chair away from it.
Gasper gained big eyes, looking at the garlic with desperation, wanting to do her best, and grab it, at least poke it so she could be with her Senpai and do anything that she wished for.
"Waaaah! Here we go!"
Ryuma watched Gasper surprisingly grasp it, Valerie looked ill when she did, and saw Gasper also gaining a disgusted look on her face.
Like Valerie before her, she threw it down and hid behind Ryuma, looking at the garlic as if it was the worst thing on the planet.
"Well, that ended funnily~" Ryuma chuckled, turning around to the two girls. "You did well, we can continue the garlic training another day if you like. For now, how about we all enjoy ourselves."
Valerie blushed up a storm, and looked towards the stairs.
Gasper also did, wriggling her lower body in anticipation.
Ryuma smirked at their actions, understanding perfectly what was going on inside of their minds, so he stood up, and took both Gasper, and Valerie by the hand.
"Let us go and have some fun my adorable Vampires."
The pair of Vampires blushed rather profusely, and ran off up the stairs together with Ryuma, deciding to have some fun together.
When it came time for school, Ryuma thought about going in for the day, so he casually walked together with Le Fay.
It seemed most of the peerage had other things going on, with Ryuma having someone always be with Asia, in case she needed something.
The walking between them was a pretty peaceful one. They held one another's hands, as they did walk. Le Fay always gushed when they did this. The idea of holding her idols hands, it simply was something she didn't think she'd ever do, but now she was doing it so greatly that even she never thought that this would happen.
"Ryuma-sama, it seems that things have settled down lately. But, what about Freed? Has he done anything lately?"
"I am keeping tabs on him. Actually, I have been hearing some noise about the Churches side recently."
Le Fay was intrigued by this and listened quietly.
"Whats going on with the Church? Some trouble with Exorcists perhaps?"
"Actually, I think that's fine for the time being, no new Rogue Exorcists or anything of note. But, it has to do with Excalibur. Some unconfirmed reports say that at least one of them has gone missing. Of course, the Church would deny such things and would try to keep it hidden as much as possible, as it would make them appear vulnerable to other factions."
Le Fay tilted her head in wonder.
"But Onii-sama also has an Excalibur fragment that we have gathered together."
Ryuma knew where she was going with this, so he did his best to reassure her.
"If someone is targeting the Excaliburs, then we will make sure your Onii-sama is fine. Though Arthur is very capable regardless of our intervention so he would be fine against a good number of people. Even then, we shall alert him and make sure he keeps his eyes open."
Le Fay looked relieved, placing a hand on her chest.
"Yes, that would be the best thing to do right now Ryuma-sama."
"Exactly. I shall be speaking to Gabriel-san at her next convenience. In the meantime, we shall concentrate our efforts here. To be honest, I do hope it is someone that can give me a good challenge, lately many people have been trying to avoid fighting me."
Le Fay giggled, seeing Ryuma looking slightly down about the lack of fighting lately.
"What about Kiba-sama? Are we going to inform her about this?"
"Excalibur is a thing that would drag up some old memories. Right now, it would be unnecessary. Considering that she'd be able to do little without trying to abandon Rias-chan."
As Ryuma spoke, it did make sense to Le Fay that's how Yumi would feel about Excalibur as a whole.
"Plus, they aren't even in Japan right now, so little can be done by her anyway. If the time comes, then it would be best to stay on top of things regarding Excalibur. Yumi-chan, I want her to have a resolution to the feelings that she has, but in a way where she doesn't have to go into a place of isolation."
Le Fay loved that about her King.
Seeing how he did put the feelings of those he cared for in very high regard, wishing for them to have some personal catharsis, and to gain a better state of being after overcoming their personal difficulties, something she had seen him do time and again with those he loves.
"Ryuma-sama, I think this is really going to make such content for the club~"
Ryuma laughed loudly at her words, giving her a pat on the head.
"Well, I am sure that it would. Speaking of content Le Fay-chan, have you been watching Sera-tan's show lately?"
Le Fay claps her hands together wildly.
"The debut episode of the Fallen Angels is going to be coming very soon! I can't wait for it! The Dark Magical Girls, Serafall-sama really is going to have a fun time dealing with this years big bads~ Aah, I wish I could get an interview for such a thing..."
"She is in the peerage, I am sure she would be more than happy to have an interview with you Le Fay-chan."
Le Fay pulled out her tongue in a cute manner.
"I know. I was simply worried if she would have time for me or not?"
"She would do. I'm sure of it."
Le Fay was happy to hear that.
"Then I can't wait! But uuu, Ryuma-sama. The fact that someone is after the Excaliburs, what could it mean? Why gain them exactly? They are good swords, but they're good against beings of darkness, such as ourselves. Could someone want to begin war against us?"
"It certainly is possible. But right now, I couldn't really say. Though if they did, it really depends who they're thinking of attacking first, and what their goal would be. Either they have a great plan, or they're crazy idiots that wish to cause chaos for the sake of it."
"We tend to deal with the latter more often, Ryuma-sama."
Le Fay pointed out, Ryuma couldn't argue with her either.
"Yeah, you're right about that. When they reveal themselves, or if we find out beforehand, I am sure the meeting with Gabriel-san will inform me more on what's going on. When she's able to be free that is. It seems to be a busy time for Heaven at the moment."
"Because of the situation going on, I suppose it makes sense she'd be busy."
Ryuma nods, and continues on to school with Le Fay, thinking about the Excaliburs, and what one might do with them. Though, he did have some ideas on how they'd be used, he wondered which one would be the right one.
During lunch, Ryuma went to go and see Rias, as per his usual ritual. He went to go and see everyone of his lovers if he could during the day. He had seen Sona that lunch time, and Akeno as well, so he went towards the Occult Research club to see what's going on with her.
However, when he got there, he found her deep in thought, and she seemed to be reading a letter.
When she didn't notice his presence enter, he walked towards her, calling out "Rias-chan, something on your mind?" with Rias immediately shooting her eyes up, looking towards the young man, and looked on with a half smile, Ryuma knew something was going on.
"Oh, Ryuma-kun. You're here now?"
"Yeah, is it strange? We do this often."
Rias giggled awkwardly.
"No, it isn't strange." She had a chance to gaze at the time, being surprised when seeing how late it had become compared to when she looked beforehand. "It seems that time has gotten away from me."
"Distracted?"
He mused, trying to figure out what was going on with the young woman.
Rias said nothing for a few moments, thinking about a variety of things, then she inclined her head ever so slightly.
"Family duties cropping up, it isn't an issue really. Just somethings that I have to do soon."
Though she had a steady tone, Ryuma was sure that something more was going on.
Yet, she hadn't revealed what that thing was right now.
Ryuma had some guesses, something that he'd have to confirm later on.
"I see, needing to go to the Underworld?"
"I don't think so, I think that I can do it from here. Though, Ryuma-kun. Can I ask you something?"
Ryuma nods, sitting down on a chair close by, and she came over.
She sat on his right thigh, allowing her body to move towards his own, and curled against him in a sweet comforting manner.
"So, what did you want to ask me?"
"I was thinking, do you remember when we were younger? When we first met."
He certainly did remember, though he did wonder what was going on for her to bring such things up in the first place.
"Yes, Sirzechs-san introduced us, and he hoped we'd become friends. He told me he wished for you to have someone be there when he couldn't be. It seems that he got his wish after all."
"Yes...be there for me. It...I wonder, are you happy that Onii-sama did that for us? That he introduced us. What I'm trying to say is..."
"I am happy, that we got introduced, Rias-chan."
Rias lightly flushed at his calm but full of warmth tone.
"Ryuma-kun, I'm glad. Whenever I see you in battle, it gives me the confidence to grow and become strong. I want to show the power that I have, and in turn learn from you as well. I can see how you fight and win, and strive to be better today than yesterday. That mentality, is something I really do enjoy."
Rias said with a strong expression on her face.
She genuinely thought that about him, that seeing him go through so many fights, and wishing to always be better than the day before, it inspired her to want to do the same thing, and grow in many different ways.
That's why, she felt determined to do her best.
She wanted to make sure that she was able to do everything that she could do now, and deal with the problem that she had.
Later on, Ryuma sat in the living room, curiously watching Asia who was praying. Though she said she'd do it in a different room if it bothered him, he didn't feel anything when she prayed to God, so she was thankful.
He was sat together with Vali, who was staring towards Ryuma in a curious manner, and then towards Asia, recalling their private conversation about what had happened, regarding Asia, and her ability revolving around Dragons. And like Ryuma, the praying did near nothing to the Hakuryuukou either, so Vali chose not to comment on such things.
Ryuma had also noticed that Vali had subconsciously grown a little closer to Asia. The same for Isane, who was probably becoming Asia's best friend, from what Ryuma was able to see. He was glad that the Heavenly Dragons were capable of getting so close to her, and vice versa for Asia herself.
"How is the Sekiryuutei progressing, Ryuma-kun?"
"Good, yeah. Maybe she'll be giving you a run for your money with the training that I am giving to her in the future."
Ryuma gave a playful suggestion, something Vali lightly smirked at.
"Make her strong, as I want to truly indulge myself in fighting my rival."
"Trust me Vali-chan, I'm going to make her very strong against you."
Vali was very happy to hear that, she couldn't think of anything better than that right now.
"Yes, I cannot wait to begin the fight. Make sure she isn't an idiot in combat. Make her have the capacity to try and take me down. That's all I wish for currently. Anything above that, would only add to the excitement."
"Should I have Valerie-chan on standby?"
Ryuma joked, with Vali giving a curious look.
"Perhaps that might be for the best, it could become a mess if we go all out when you get her to a good level to fight me."
Ryuma gave her a strange look, as Asia finished praying.
"Amen." She uncupped her hands, turning towards Ryuma. "Ryuma-san, thank you for indulging me."
"Not a problem. So, you said you wanted to talk about something?"
He remembered receiving word that day that Asia wished to speak, but didn't specify what it was.
"Yes, that's right. Erm...Ryuma-san, I have been here for a good few weeks now, and thank you to everyone who has supported me. I have been thinking, I haven't ever gone to school before..." Asia became slightly shy, poking her fingers together in a cute manner. "...And I was wondering, would it be possible for me to go school?"
Ryuma lightly smiled when he heard that.
"You want to go to school huh?"
Asia nods, keeping up the same shyness that she had before, albeit lessening now that she was able to convey her thoughts directly.
"Yes. In the Church...I didn't get to do such things as learn with others. I have seen everyone get excited for their day at school, and I thought maybe it would be good if I also went to school with everyone. U-Unless it would be a burden?"
Ryuma thought she was so humble, it was absolutely adorable.
"Not at all. If you want to go, then it can be arranged."
Asia's face lit up the entire room.
Even Vali was blind sided by how serene her smile truly was.
"Truly, it would be okay?"
Ryuma didn't pause and nods with absoluteness.
"Yes, it would be perfectly fine if you want to go. But, by those words, I take it you want to stay with us longer?"
Since she didn't have an obligation, nor was she in anyone's peerage, so she was free to go if she chose to do so.
So the fact that she wished to stay, was something quite outstanding, yet he was happy if she did wish to stay with him a little while longer.
"Yes, if that's okay?"
"As I said when you first came, you're free to stay for as long as you could want to stay."
Asia became super excited, and ended up leaping towards Ryuma.
She hugged him tightly, so he hugged her back.
She nestled against his neck, and gave him a loving stare up towards him.
"Ryuma-san, I'm so glad that we can be together like this! School is going to be so much fun!"
"Yeah, its definitely going to be fun Asia-san."
Asia smiled softly, and was glad to be able to be around people that supported her, and were helping her come to find more out about herself.
A little while later...something very peculiar was happening. To say it was shocking would be an understatement, and to some, it was very traumatizing at the same time as being worrying, it was something that
"Slam it to the left if you're having a good time~ Shake it to the right if you feel fine~ Lets go around~"
Ryuma, having Kunou and Koneko sat on his lap while hugging him tightly, was watching something very curious.
It was Serafall, who was training the three Fallen Angels, Raynare, Kalawarner, and Mittelt, in how to dance in their magical girl outfits. Raynare looked depressed, Kalawarner seemed to be enjoying it, while Mittelt kept looking towards the kitchen as if she was missing cooking her special brownies.
"Pick up the pace girls! We have a shooting next Monday! We have only a few days left to rehearse, then all sorts of stuff is going to happen! I can't have the Dark Magical Girls not perform their special routine in gaining powers for your evil wicked ways!"
"B-But, we don't have to dance..."
Raynare complained, Serafall narrowed her eyebrows.
"Then how would they gain power?"
"Though a transformation?"
Kalawarner suggested, being shot down with a look from Serafall.
"Ooh I know, a ritual!"
Mittelt cheered, Serafall raised her head.
"Yes, that's what the dance is for! It is the dance of restoration for your powers! Now, hop to it girls! You've got to spice up your life! You have to get this down within the next week, because we gotta pull all the stops for this season!"
[Uggggggggggh!]
A collective grown from the women reached Ryuma's ears, who in turn found it amusing what Serafall was doing with them.
He looked down and saw Kunou curled up into a ball, snuggling against Ryuma, sleeping soundly, while Koneko swayed her tail back and forth, making it very clear she was brushing it against his skin to entice him all the more.
"What do you think Koneko-chan? Think the girls are going to make it past their introductory season? Or are they getting the boot and shot of magical energy from Sera-tan?"
"...They have potential, to be reoccurring villains. I could see them showing up, and causing havoc but also endearing characters that can be shown good sides once in a while to make them more than generic bad guys."
"So you're thinking they could be the Team Rocket of Magical Levi-tan?"
"Basically." Koneko said with absolute resolve. "Also Senpai, is the pervert doing well? Because, I could also do my best to train her, if it is something that is required."
Koneko crushed her right fist into her left palm, giving off a surprising menacing look to her.
It seemed to Koneko, it was truly something that she had to focus upon when it came to Isane.
"I will keep that in mind, Koneko-chan. For now, she's doing rather well. She is increasing in strength, and speed, and her time with her Sacred Gear. Of course, she is still a beginner, and hasn't experienced a true fight against an enemy that would want to do her actual harm, so for now I think the practice is going rather well."
Koneko nods strongly, turning her eyes towards the sleeping Kunou, scowling lightly at the sight before her.
"...Also Senpai, you still think I am Head Loli, do you not?"
"Fufu, it seems that someone is a little worried? Koneko-chan, you're very cute, I wouldn't worry about it."
Koneko was satisfied for now, leaning her head back and resting it on his chest.
"I am glad to hear that, because Senpai's lap belongs to me."
"Haha, is that your neko side coming out Koneko-chan?"
Koneko nods without pause.
"...Yes, but also, because I really love Senpai's lap, it is my favourite seat in the entire world."
"Is that so? Then I'm glad that my body is that comfortable for you."
As she did, Raynare yelled "Azazel-sama! Save me please!" and tried to bolt for the door.
But Serafall waved her wand, and rope came flying out of a hole in space, grabbing Raynare, and dragged her back inside towards the others as if by telekinesis.
"Fallen Angel Raynare, that isn't a good thing to do. I am shocked by your sudden actions."
Raynare adopted teary eyes, looking towards the Maou with worry.
"Please calm down! I don't think that I can handle it for much longer!"
"Raynare-chan, please don't yell such things. You'll upset the others. Everyone is making real progress, please do not disrupt that now with this outburst."
Raynare made a defiant face towards Serafall.
Ryuma thought she had guts to do that to Serafall, so had to hand it to her for that.
"I don't care, I'm scared! Can't you just help Mittelt!? I have learned my lesson! She's on substances! Last night, I saw her eating her special brownies!"
Mittelt was in floods of tears.
She felt it deep in her very core, the pain of being told such things.
"She is getting better with her usage of such things."
Mittelt shook when she heard that.
But they didn't care, and continued on, with Raynare thrashing around.
"E-Even then...let me go! I will do this for Azazel-sama! But this is hell to me!"
"Well, you do the crime, you've gotta do the time, you know?"
"Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
Raynare screamed, with Ryuma giving an amused look towards her.
Serafall on the other hand waves her finger at the shocked Raynare.
"Raynare-chan, if you think of this as a way to try and win yourself back into the good books of Ryuma-chan, and Azazel-chan, then it would be a good thing for you, right? The better you do, and show your change, then you can one day earn that freedom, like Mittelt-chan can earn her better place one day if she stays clean."
Mittelt was floored with what was going on.
"I am not on anything! People keep saying it, and it isn't true! I only eat brownies, nothing weird in them!"
"You are such a liar Mittelt, when will you quit lying to yourself? That's the question on everyone's minds. We only want to help you Mittelt, this lie has to stop."
Raynare said in a voice that sounded to be really sweet, even if it was something Mittelt found to be scary.
Kalawarner was just glad that she wasn't being dragged into this kind of scenario, and looked towards Ryuma, murmuring "What I wouldn't give to trade places with that loli." something Koneko caught, raising an eyebrow at.
"Now, come on girls, time to show the world your amazing dance steps!"
Ryuma watched, seeing how Serafall was able to begin pulling off their change for the better.
It was subtle, but it definitely was able to be seen by Ryuma at least that the Fallen Angels were changing.
When Ryuma returned to his bedroom for the evening, he saw Grayfia was already waiting there for him, laying on the bed.
Wearing sexy lingerie, exposing multiple parts of her body, her eyes hungrily went towards her King, and gave an enticing look.
"Ryuma-sama, I am glad that you have returned. I have some news for you."
She sat up on the bed, allowing a hand to run down the right hand side of her chest.
"Hmm, what's that?"
Ryuma asked, as he approached his Queen/maid, sitting down on the bed.
Grayfia moved behind him, allowing her hands to massage his shoulders.
He loved when she did this, she was amazing at giving such massages with her soft delicate hands.
She even was able to remove his shirt, and get straight to his exposed skin without wasting any time.
Her soft fingers pressed into his flesh, slowly, and delicately moving up and down.
"Ryuma-sama, it seems that Riser is on the move again. Rather, the Old Devils have put it into his head and are trying to rally support for such an engagement."
"I thought that was the case, from what happened with Rias-chan today and how she was rather quiet."
Ryuma hummed, and thought about it for a few moments.
As he did, Grayfia laid kiss upon kiss across his shoulders, her hot tongue dragging itself across his skin.
The sensations she was able to elicit were like no other.
"If it comes down to it, Ryuma-sama, you are going to help her, yes?"
"Naturally, but, what did Sirzechs-san have to say first?"
"He expressed his desire to have his little sister happy, as did the Gremory family. And they know that happiness is with you, Ryuma-sama. But, they are aware that the Old Devils are pushing for this, and they are doing their best."
Grayfia muttered, her tongue slowly caressed against his broad back, and ran up to his neck.
Grayfia certainly knew how to draw many sides of Ryuma out, all of them Grayfia truly did love.
"Eventually, it could lead into a Rating Game if it continues on, a game between families. I believe with the right plans in place, Rias-chan has a very good shot at taking down Riser with her current peerage set up. Its clear to me that the Old Devils have said that this could work for Riser, and are backing him, speaking about the purity of Devils and such, in turn encouraging him to go for this."
"Yes, I believe you are right regarding Riser-sama, Ryuma-sama. Also, do you think that would include Gasper-sama in the Rating Game? She has gained better control over her Sacred Gear over recent times, and can use it to a good degree."
Grayfia wondered, something Ryuma also did wonder at the same time.
"I am sure those that run the Rating Games, would want to see the progress of Gasper-chan before saying yes or no." Ryuma replied softly, then hummed. "I think that while this isn't the best situation, it also would be good to see what Rias-chan and the others can do in her peerage, see where they are at, and where they can go."
Grayfia agrees strongly with what he was saying, moving to the right hand side of his neck, and kisses it tenderly. Her lips left a lipstick mark on his skin, he didn't mind at all, noticing how Grayfia was moistening her lips with her tongue in an erotic manner.
"I understand Ryuma-sama. You're thinking of their future as well, aren't you?"
"Yes, you're right. While I will always protect my lovers, perhaps times could come and I'm not around for whatever reasons, like there's a powerful enemy occupying me, or something, so it is good for them to learn and grow strong as well. Though you're thinking about Rias-chan and her happiness, aren't you Grayfia-chan? Same for Sirzechs-sama?"
Grayfia confirms his thoughts with a nod of her head.
"Yes, Sirzechs-sama contacted me recently, and told me to tell his brother in law-" Ryuma gave amused eyes. "-that he wanted to have that guarantee if things didn't go the way that would be best, and that he is happy for his little sister to be with you, while also adding about the potential for a Rating Game, something their side is happy with if Rias-sama is happy with, which I suspect that she would be."
"With the progress I have seen from Ise-chan and also the fact that Rias-chan herself has increased in strength, I think they have a good shot at defeating Riser, even if he is a Phenex. Plus, I shall be training them before the match, and making sure they are ready for the fight ahead. It is a shame it comes to this, but that is how the Old Devils seem to wish to operate, so I guess Rias-chan can show them as well as I have in the past."
Grayfia mused about it, and thought it made sense what he was saying.
"Yes, you are right about that. Ryuma-sama. As you know, Rias-sama is someone that I also watch over, and wish for her to have the best life. She has found that life with you, even though the Old Devils insist on trying to disrupt that with Riser-sama, even if the Gremory family have made it clear on how they wish Rias-sama to marry you at some point, because that has been Rias-sama's wishes as well."
"Yes, you're right."
Ryuma smiles, feeling Grayfia allowing her teeth to pull at his neck. Her hot tongue slowly rotated upon his neck, and took it for herself, enjoying every moment that she could have.
Grayfia showed a rare smile on her face, allowing her arms to fully wrap around him. Her smooth fingers ran themselves down his torso, and her neck nestled against his own.
"Those Old Devils, I can understand more and more why you dislike them Ryuma-sama. They are trying to ignore the wishes of Gremory, while it is a family matter, they are urging for this, backing Riser-sama, and unfortunately, they hold power within the Underworld and sway influential people."
"Yeah, stuck in the past, and not willing to look to new futures. Well, I am sure one day they will have a wake up call, hopefully permanently so. Those Old Devils do need to learn a few lessons on what not to do when it comes to Devils, and their society. A means for survival isn't an excuse to try and dominate others lives like they try to do."
"Yes, it is a shame that they would go this far, and try to spoil the dynamics we have, and interrupt Rias-sama's life like this."
"Yes, you are right about that. Either way, I will speak to Sirzechs-san tomorrow morning and see what he is thinking as well. The Old Devils are only pushing for this partly because they don't like the idea of Devils marrying other beings such as myself, and are trying this effort to keep the Devils as Pure Blooded. If it comes down to it, then I will step in, and deal with it, Sirzechs-san and I have talked about this in the past, as have I with the Phenex family should this ever come up, so I may get involved if need be. Plus, the Phenex are also important to me through Ravel-chan so each decision I also think of them and make sure they can be satisfied as well."
Grayfia was all for that, and loved to see how maturely he was handling this situation.
She was also up for something else.
She stood up, and went to the front of Ryuma, where she got onto his lap, and hugged around his neck. In the time she did that, Ryuma saw that she undid her maids outfit, allowing her chest to be exposed to his eyes, and her delighted expression to appear.
"Ryuma-sama, now that we're alone..."
Grayfia couldn't finish the sentence, she was feeling her body growing hotter by the moment.
Ryuma responded by placing a hand on her face, giving her a comforting smile.
"Do you want to spend sometime together, my adorable Queen?"
Grayfia blushed, intensifying by the moment, but gave an affirming nod of her head.
Responding to that, Grayfia felt her body lift up in his arms. He laid her on the bed, and hovered above her.
"Ryuma-sama..." She panted, her chest heaving as she felt his hand cup her right breast. "Every time we are together, I cannot think of anything else. I simply enjoy the time that we have together, and I wish to explore even more with you."
"Me too, my Queen."
Her eyes hazily went into his own, his hand caressing her face in a gentle manner, as he leaned in, giving her a sweet kiss on the lips, Grayfia used this chance to deepen the kiss, and continued their situation into the night...
End chapter!
So this chapter had Kokabiel showing a bit more of his true colours, along with Azazel for the time being stopping him from acting too aggressively. Ryuma is now training Isane who has become a Devil with the help of Ravel. Gasper and Valerie are trying to get over their fear of garlic, the success of that is going in a good direction. Le Fay and Ryuma had a talk about some incidents going on. Asia is getting more comfortable with her new life, and Serafall is taking care of the Fallen Angels, while Ryuma and Grayfia had a private conversation about whats going on.
Well, until next time, thanks for reading!
Ryuma's peerage.
Queen; Grayfia.
Rooks; Koneko, Vali (Mutation).
Bishops; Kuroka, Serafall (Mutation).
Knights; Xenovia, Irina.
Pawns; Ravel (one piece), Le Fay (one piece), Elmenhilde (one piece), Kunou (one piece), Ingvild (Mutation), Valerie (three pieces).
Ryuma; Grayfia, Ophis, Roygun, Vali (fem), Yumi, Ravel, Sona, Elmenhilde, Asia, Rossweisse, Yasaka, Irina, Rias, Akeno, Gasper (fem), Le Fay, Isane, Xenovia, Koneko, Kuroka, Kunou, Serafall, Ingvild, Valerie, Gabriel,
