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Chapter 15: Present Time
And this story reaches back to where things 'started'.
"SENSEI! I GOT A GIRLFRIEND!"
Issei came visiting way earlier than usual and... catching me and Kuroka in quite the awkward disposition. With Asia busy bathing before lunch, we were free to enjoy some free time. Still, it wasn't outright sex- it was just too early for that, and she had just initiated a bit of friendly groping through aggressive smooching. We both jumped a bit from that little interruption and the boy frowned when he came by the kitchen to find the two of us quite close to one another and giving him annoyed looks. He seemed to catch the drift quite quickly as he sported a sheepish look.
"W-Was I interrupting?"
"Something along those lines and..." I paused to sigh, massaging the bridge of my nose. "Now, what did you just say? You got a girlfriend?"
His unease faltered and was swiftly replaced by glee as he retrieved his phone and directed the screen to us. I gave it a look and... yep, big tits, short black hair and violet eyes- that's Raynare. Goddammit Ise.
"Yes! See, she is Yuuma-chan! She told me that she wanted to go out with me because she found me attractive and good-mannered."
"And what did Saji-kun and Reya-chan tell you about it?"
"Well, Saji said this sounds suspicious but that's because he's a jelly-bean and he isn't getting any action and Reya-chan is... Reya-chan."
That sounded like a lazy attempt to ignore some legitimate worry towards this sudden development. Thus, I saw no reason to hold back from being quite direct about my own concerns in that regard.
"And what would be my excuse if I told you that this individual is not a good person and she is trying to kidnap you."
His mouth opened, at first ready to defend his date, but then faltering when he heard the potential issue he may incur while going to that date. The brunet looked perplexed for some time, clearly confused by what he had just heard and then frowned.
"K-Kidnap me? Sensei, that doesn't make any sense. Yuuma-chan is too sweet to-"
"Trust me when I say I know this woman and she is not a student," I interjected firmly. "In fact, I think I need to call someone that should have kept her away from anyone by Kuoh Academy."
Ise was confused, but quietly nodded as I walked by the kitchen with my phone and called Azazel on the matter. Today was also going to be the day Issei got the truth out of his current predicament and that he has a chance to train, get better, and protect himself, his family and friends. The waiting time wasn't too long as the man seemed to pick the call up as soon as it rang on his end.
"Hello?"
"Boss," I hummed, Azazel sighing in relief.
"John, I appreciate you calling. I need a quick reason to bail from this meeting-"
"Governor General, you are expected to take part in this meeting," A new voice interjected and I was quite sure that it was Shemhazai. "We have to curb your 'fun time' budget and-"
"Please!"
My lips twitched. "Didn't you tell me you had Raynare relocated elsewhere?"
"Yeah? Is that all you have to offer me?"
"She is currently stalking Issei, and got him to accept going out with him for a date."
Silence fell within the call for a while, and I was quite sure it was just Azazel shifting his position to pay more attention to what I was telling him.
"Oh well, young people are like that, John-chan," Azazel remarked giddily. "So, what's wrong with-"
"They just met, she asked him out and she introduced herself as a shy and innocent girl as Yuuma," I replied flatly, bringing up the 'wrong' with it. "That's literally the standard aggressive approach in Grigori. One that can either see him killed one way or another."
It seemed like it hit through from the returning silence, this time one filled with thoughtfulness as the Governor General pondered about what I had just said. While the situation itself would normally be seen 'irrelevant', the fact that a group of subordinates had been returned to a position despite his clear order to not be there. Someone was being disobedient and, considering how Fallen Angels came to be, that was some serious matter to address. Betrayal was normally bad, and it can get worse when it introduces infighting and ruined business.
...
"Oh. I see- well, I guess that this matter has to be taken care by a responsible man-"
"Which isn't you."
"Shut it, Shem! I have to impose my authority on those fools!"
The call ended abruptly there, leaving me confused but at least confident that he was going to do something about it. As I walked back to the living room, I noticed that Saji and Reya had finally arrived and Kuroka was entertaining by pestering the younger girl.
"Sensei!" Issie exclaimed, noticing me. "Who did you call and- and what will they do to Yuuma-chan?"
"Yuuma-chan? Nothing. But they will make sure that Raynare is given her due for disobeying relocation to another garrison," I remarked calmly, leaving behind a more confused brunet. "Now, I suppose this situation is... a bit awkward. Saji, Ise told me that you are aware that something about this girl is suspicious."
"W-Well, there is no one with that name in the list of students."
I turned to Issei, the boy looking at the ground. "And that makes him a jelly-bean?"
The blond scoffed. "As if I would care if I get any action or not," Then he gave a softer look to his buddy. "Ise, you are my bro, and when I tell you that this lady is not who she says she is, then perhaps I have some logic behind it."
"B-But... why? And what's going on?" The brunet turned to me. "How did you know that Yuuma is not who she told me she is?"
"The situation is complicated, Issei," I remarked and he huffed, Saji almost mimicking the gesture but looking more cautious.
"But you are good at explaining things," The blond pointed out. "And I can tell that you and Kuroka-san know more than you are willing to tell us."
I sighed, unsure if this was a good idea. I would have liked it if it was Azazel doing the talk since he seemed to be better-placed in handling explanations of that sort but... a certain Nekoshou wasn't that unsure on what to do and voiced her opinion without hesitation.
"What if you just tell him the truth and then he can pester Azazel with questions over the details?" Kuroka offered, her comment leaving me surprised for a few moments as the girl had kept quiet about it for a while. Reya looked uncertain, but offered an agreeing nod which wasn't lost to Saji.
"W-Wait, you know this too, Reya-chan?"
She flinched. "Sorta."
"I-I don't get it, sensei. What do you mean with... truth...?"
Issei and Saji's jaws dropped when Kuroka revealed her feline ears and... they stared at them with shock and awe.
"K-Kuroka-san is a cat-girl."
"Yep~"
"That explains why she likes milk so much," Saji remarked, gaining a quick giggle from the young woman.
"I am a Nekoshou, a rare breed of Nekomata," Kuroka explained giddily. "And John and I are part of an organization which handles supernatural matters, specifically those relevant to the Christian Pantheon."
Let's just say that the next bits were pretty much me telling Issei and Saji what was going on in terms of the general situation in that regard, what Grigori was, and why Raynare was trying to get Issei. I think this last bit was what drawn the most attention from the trio as a whole as Reya was not aware of the Sacred Gear Issei had, so it came as a surprise when she was told he had-
"Boosted Gear?!" She exclaimed, her wide eyes aimed at a very confused Issei. "Your Sacred Gear is one of the strongest available. Their users are known to have the potential to wound Gods."
"If they are trained properly and have a proper biology to start from," I corrected the girl, the brunette nodding as I turned to Issei. "And to make it clearer to you, Ise, this is like the self-boosting power the protagonist of Drag-so Ball learns from King Kay."
His eyes widened. "For real? Like the Kay-oh-Ken?!"
I feel my brain hurt the more I bring this Dragon Ball rip-off up. "Yep. With all its benefits and flaws."
His eagerness waned a bit as Saji reminded him that, despite its power, the technique was known to damage an inexperienced user's body with ease. I was delighted that these two were already using their friendship's synergy like that. Quick, sharp, and helping for each other.
"So, I just have to train to use it-"
"And have the means to wake Ddraig up so he can lend you that power."
My comment raised a confused look from the three of them and I sighed. "The Sacred Gear is based around the Welsh Dragon Emperor, which is known to go dormant frequently due to him losing a lot of hosts in recent times and giving up on being as active as his rival."
"What? But- How do I wake him up?"
"In due time," Kuroka hummed, piping in. "Your body and mind are not ready to handle that sort of matter just yet. Take it slow and enjoy hurting yourself for power by normal means first, nyah~."
The boy nodded and Saji... frowned. "So, if Ise has this power and Reya is a 'reincarnated Devil', am I just going to be the... sidekick or something?"
"Right now? Yes," I confessed, the boy's shoulders sagging. "However, whether this is a permanent role or not, is up to you. After all, all humans have magical potential and you could become a magician if you have the potential to do so."
"And if I don't?"
"Support duty such as infiltration, demolition or medical tasks are still on the table if you join Grigori," I answered calmly, while Reya huffed.
"And if you joined Sona's peerage you would receive Devil biology-"
"At the expense of being bound to her and following her around," I remarked, gaining a look from Reya.
"Which wouldn't be permanent as Sona had written us contracts which state she is legally compelled to free once we reach the age of 25 if we wish."
I sighed, shaking my head at the fool-proof plans these Devils were getting to protect their hides when it comes to peerage-related issues. "Regardless of that, you are not pressed to go for it until you feel like doing it. Take your time to think about it and then make a decision."
The blond nodded thankfully and that was pretty much the end of that discussion. The trio soon left and Kuroka and I used this chance to discuss more on the matter. With the situation developing in such a way, it was possible that Rias was going to make a move to claim Issei. The young man was quite interested in joining Grigori when I mentioned he would get a high-level education without burdening his parents while also getting the chance to get work experience for any plans for the future. He was mostly intrigued by the notion of 'fighting like a hero' through the power he had and I saw no issue with it if he trained right and developed his body into something beyond human through his Sacred Gear.
With that sorted out and a blissfully unaware Asia leaving the bathroom to ask for my help to dry her hair, I thought that the day was meant to end there. The start of DxD was meant to be slow-paced at this point after all and... I was wrong.
Especially when trouble decided to ring the doorbell a few hours after that, unaware that the weak target they were after was defended by a few 'troublesome' protectors.
Mittelt was a proud fallen angel. A girl with blonde hair styled into twintails and blue eyes, the short young woman was known to wear a Gothic Lolita attire, which consisted of a black Lolita dress with white frills, a large black bow on the front, and a green jewel embedded on the collar, white thigh-high socks, and black shoes. She also wore a large black bow on top of her hair.
The perfect bait for anyone that she would love to punish harshly and torture to death. She was one of those fallen angels that found her hard work and cruelty superior to anything other members of Grigori were known to have. The only ones known to bear more maliciousness are Raynare and Kokabiel. She was vicious, she was strong and she hardly expected defeat when sent into an operation such as this one. And yet, despite her fierce mind, she knew her current circumstance was given to her through mercy when their plan to capture the Twilight Healing user ended up with her and her current partner, Kalawarna, getting captured.
The fellow fallen angel was a tall and buxom woman with brown eyes and long, navy blue hair that obscured her right eye. Her attire consisted of a maroon, trench coat-like top with a wide collar, a matching miniskirt, and black heeled shoes. The trenchcoat top was open at her chest, giving view to her breasts and cleavage. She also wore a gold necklace around her neck.
Her frame allowed her to pass as a desperate mother asking for shelter for herself and her 'teen daughter'. It frustrated the blonde that she had to be subjected to this role, but she didn't mind it due to the potential victims she could claim out of this instance. That was the plan, and then that plan faltered a bit as both her and Kalawarna were greeted at the front door of the house where their target was by three individuals. The first one looked like the standard young man with short dark-brown hair, glasses and dull black eyes. In front of him, shorter than even Mittelt, was a young girl with a goth lolita outfit similar to her but... a creepier look on her face. Finally, the biggest immediate issue was the woman (soon to be revealed to be a Nekomata) wrapping her arms around the man's neck.
Mittelt knew from the very beginning this was a bad situation, Kalawarna needed to get hit by a stun spell by the Yokai to know this. Mittelt tried to make a run for it and leave, but two spells hit her back and had her lose consciousness fast. An hour later, she found herself sitting by a couch beside the creepy loli that was totally ripping her style, all bound up and unable to break free from the magicked ropes. On the other side of the loli there was the man they had seen before now and even further their target, the innocent former nun they were meant to capture.
"I suppose you wish to know where your friend is, right?"
Nope, she just wanted to leave and be done with this nightmare. Yet, Mittelt said nothing, deciding to just glare at him for even asking.
He didn't seem to care, speaking as if she replied positively. "Well, let's just say that Kuroka is giving her a warm welcome before Azazel passes by to pick you two up."
A shudder struck Mittelt at the mention of the Governor-General. He had been warned of their betrayal? Who was this guy and how did he have Azazel-sama's contact and... She sneered as she thought of what could be happening to Kalawarna. Despite the simple friendship they shared, Mittelt couldn't care less for her since nothing of importance was lost in that.
"Bah! Torture doesn't scare us, dumbass. We are better than that and you will-"
Her voice went missing as she perceived the fellow loli's glance now aimed at her. It felt like she couldn't breath for a time, and that situation got solved only as the young man squeezed the girl's shoulder. The pressure eased and Mittelt knew she would have been choked to death if that hadn't been stopped at that point.
"I didn't say torture. Just that Kuroka wanted to go through a warm welcome for her so she is softened enough to not cause any issue when Azazel arrives."
...Wait, what? Warm welcome that isn't torture... does he mean that the Nekomata is-
Kalawarna moaned like a wanton slut as the Nekomata teased her lewd hole, her breasts hanging low due to the lifted position she was in. A dildo was stuck in her butt and her wet panties worn onto her head so that the wet stain she left behind in that lecherous moment drew her mind crazy due to the bitchy smell tearing into her nostrils and drilling the heat onto her skull.
Mittelt blinked, her cheeks flaring red at the scene she imagined. The sheer lewdness drew her panties damp and... that's where it hit her. It wasn't Kalawarna the one being tortured. It was her, Mittelt, the one that got the 'suffering' by being deprived of said warm welcome. The cunning cruelty just shocked her into silence and... it was embarrassing for her to stand up and get picked by a very 'disappointed' but clearly furious Azazel on the disobedience caused by their chief in charge.
The reason why it was awkward? There was a small stain on the couch, one that she knew she may have caused. The response that their target got when she asked was that Mittelt 'peed herself'. At this point, the mortified and defeated blonde knew she may have picked the wrong side during this rebellion and... that it was sure her loss. She could only wonder what was going to happen to Raynare, but she had a distinct feeling her punishment was going to be creative and maliciously planned by Azazel.
After all, the bastard would inflict worse than death to leave behind an example for future issues of that sort.
AN
Next time... Raynare appears. Except not the way many expect her situation to be. Also, what happened to Kalawarna was just that Kuroka took her to her room to apply seals on her body and limit her chance to escape. She already did that to Mittelt before she could wake up, and so took the taller girl elsewhere to apply the seals so the captives didn't know which seals were used and made a plan to break free from their restraints.
Poor Mittelt is just short, small-breasted and born with a perverted mind.
Will these two dumbasses come back too? Who knows.
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