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"Okay so that is… Mhmm… Mm, hm, hrm, hn…" Sona hummed out, eyes darting around while taking count of the humans that were crowded in front of her.
It was a new day and once again everyone was up bright and early at the train station. All of them seemed to be unaffected however as none of them even had to stifle a yawn. The cement flooring only added to the gray setting with the metal but that was not the mood whatsoever.
After taking her count, Sona nodded her head. "It appears that you all are here." She noted.
"That's good to hear." Rias nodded with a smile. "Though if that's the case, you all must be eager to go back to the Underworld."
"Yeah, we'll see you in hell, Gremory-san!" Futaba exclaimed, playfully shaking her fist in a fit of mock anger, causing the majority of the group to chuckle.
"It's… The Underworld isn't really that bad of a place, Sakura-san…" Gasper mumbled out, looking down at the floor.
Koneko lightly smacked the back of his head. "Look at people when you're talking to them."
"Oh, don't worry Koneko-chan, he's trying his best." Futaba reassured her friend, who shrugged at the response the ginger had given. "Besides, Gasper-chan, I'm just joking. We've all been down there already and seen it for what it was!"
"Correction, you've only seen my family estate." Rias chimed into the conversation. "Though it would be amusing to see your reactions to the rest of the land."
"Yeah, speaking of which," Issei raised his hand. "How're we going to get there, Buchou? By train since we're at the station? But would there be train running down there?"
"Sound familiar, guys?" Akira asked, looking among the Phantom Thieves.
Sona blinked at Akira's question. "Familiar?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Mementos." All of the humans and Morgana answered at the same time.
"…" Staring at how completely in synch they were, she settled for keeping her gaze towards Akira. "Well," Sona then eyed Issei. "To answer your question, Hyoudou-san, we are going by train back home. But it's a bit obvious there wouldn't be a regular human train to take us."
"By summoning circle thing or whatever then?" Ryuji asked, pushing his wheeled suitcase back and forward. "It's how we got to that party after all."
"That was an exceptional moment." Ravel folded her arms. "Officially, we're supposed to take a form of transportation when traveling as a means to be formal. It's also used to know that some are expecting company instead of a quick ambush."
"So if it's not by summoning, then what is the method?" Yusuke asked.
"There's no need to worry about it. You'll all find out. In fact, it may not be too surprising to you guys."
Hearing a familiar voice, they all looked over. "Azazel-san?" Ann leaned back with a bit of surprise in her posture. "What are you doing here?"
"Who, little old me?" The Fallen Angel put a hand on his chest before chuckling at his own question. "I'm here to join you guys to your trip towards the Gremory household. I've got some stuff I need to talk to Sirzechs about. Also because I need to complete a delivery."
Everyone held confused looks… All but Akira who couldn't help but smirk. "Is it what I think it is?" He asked.
"Definitely." Azazel returned the look with a grin of his own. "I'll hand it out to you later though. We first need to be on our way to the Underworld."
"Yeah, about that…" Makoto looked around. "No one's answered how we're going to get there."
"If you all will follow me, please." Sona instructed. Immediately after, she began walking down the platform.
"Come on, you're all in for a bit of a surprise." Rias smiled, her and her Peerage following Sona.
"I'm a bit curious myself." Xenovia admitted. "This is going to be my first time in the Underworld after all. If it's not going to be a circle, then it's probably going to be a mode of transportation. But what would it be?"
"Should we all place bets?" Akira asked.
"Nah, not worth it." Ryuji shook his head, followed by everyone else shaking their own as well.
"Either way, I cannot wait to arrive." Yusuke mused with his eyes closed. "I've gathered a lot of supplies and I hope it shall suffice for the entire time we are there."
"Knowing you, Inari, it probably won't even last you a we- why is Sitri-san standing in front of a pillar?"
Futaba's question was slightly understandable. Having walked over to a remote part of the station, the Devils stood in front of the large stone portion of the building. All of the humans along with Issei and Xenovia looked at each other in confusion. "…Are we waiting for someone to pick us up or…"
"Just watch." Ravel stated to answer Ryuji.
Rummaging around in her bag, Sona pulled out a single card one would use to scan and pay for train fare. Lifting it up and pressing it against the wall, it surprised all of the Phantom Thieves and new Devils when a beep was heard. They grew even more alarmed when a door slid open to reveal an escalator going down into darkness.
"Come along, the train should be arriving soon." Sona gestured from them to stay behind her once again, climbing on and riding down the moving stairs with Rias and the others not too far behind.
"Dude…" Ryuji breathed out in astonishment.
"I suppose there was that large underground area when it came to the church…" Makoto sighed. "But this is still quite a sight to behold."
"Hmm… rather plain if I do say so myself." Yusuke brought his fingers up to frame the image. "Although… there is a certain atmosphere to this."
"I think that's because it's like the gateways of hell are down there…" Ann shivered.
"…It's more of a train station at the moment." Akira quipped.
"Not the point!" The female blonde snapped.
Azazel just laughed at how baffled each one of the humans seemed. "Come on, don't go holding up the line now." He just grinned from behind them. "I can assure you all that its safe… Unless you all need a light or for me to hold your hands if the dark is so spooky."
"No thanks, parents warned us about taking strange peoples' offers." Akira stated as he began heading down the escalator. That just made Azazel laugh even harder as he stepped past the others and followed. Seeing their leader go down without hesitation, they all did the same.
Arriving at the bottom, they all saw that the Devils were waiting for them. "You know, never knew this stuff existed despite living here my whole life… Then again, didn't know about Devils until recently." Ryuji muttered, seeing the entirely new underground train station they just arrived in.
"You think security would have found this stuff or something?" Haru asked. "After all, if Devils take this they're bound to see them enter or exit that door upstairs."
"Should've. Then again, magic is probably a factor to keep this place undetected." Futaba shrugged. "Some feeds were a bit funny when I looked over them last year."
"Dude, don't say that so casually. It's kinda freaky when you do." Ryuji deadpanned, raising an eyebrow when Futaba stuck her tongue out at him.
"Well, to answer your question, Ryuji-san," Ravel coughed into her hand to get their attention. The blonde Devil was already on the move though with the other and everyone quickly caught up. "These routes are exclusively reserved for Devils. There is no way for normal humans to find their way down here." She gestured to the tunnel they were walking through and towards the platform they would wait at. "In fact, there are actually quite a few secret spaces created for Devils all over the world, just like this."
Akira whistled. "Wild." He commented aloud. "Is this just for trains? Or are there other means of transportation?"
"Trains, though other means have been discussed and are workings in progress." Sona answered. "Since we are underground, it is one of the best methods." The sound of tracks rattling soon echoed along the walls and Sona turned her head. "Speaking of which…"
Wind rushed past, blowing air past them as all the newcomers all were surprised. Some of them even gawked at the size of the massive train cars that rushed past them but stopped smoothly. Hearing a hiss and smoke pouring out, a few of the doors opened up to the empty cars.
"All aboard!" Rias sang out, grinning at the reactions of them. As her Peerage boarded first, she soon stepped on. A chuckle escaped her lips as she turned around. "Well come on! It's just a train. You guys should have ridden these plenty of time!" She teased, slipping inside.
Blinking, Akira walked over to Sona and offered his hand. "Shall we?"
Looking down, she looked back up. Blinking a few times, her cheeks went lightly pink as she wrapped her fingers around his own. She then felt herself be guided onto the train. Though the moment only lasted a few seconds when she tugged in a different direction. "Masters ride in the first car, while their Peerage have to stay in the others. The same for other riders. That's the rule."
"…I see." Akira nodded his head, but still not letting go. "Then will you let me know when you are getting off? I would like to meet your family and introduce myself after all."
Taking in a deep breath, Sona nodded back. "Of course."
With a smile, Akira parted the contact as he waved and walked towards the other train cars.
While that happened, everyone else was boarding from another door. "Holy shit, it even looks like the inside of a train!" Issei exclaimed.
Akeno giggled as she was already settling in fine. "Well, we did have to take inspiration from something."
"I think that would have been obvious." Morgana stated, being carried by Futaba.
"Well, you never know. There could be something different! Not everything can be the same!" Ryuji defended the brunette.
"Honestly, it's more of a relief that is the case." Haru grunted, packing her things in a compartment above them. "It makes things easier for us so we don't have a tough time trying to learn something new."
"Then you are going to be relieved when coming to the Underworld." Kiba supplied, putting his luggage away. "Due to many reincarnated Devils, attempts to make many things similar to their previous lives have been done to help them integrate easier."
"So how long do you think it's going to take to get to our location?" Makoto asked, helping Futaba heave her stuff up. "Actually, where are we going?"
"I was assuming the Gremory household." Ann shrugged her shoulders. "You know, since between Sitri, Phenex, and them… You know?" She repeated those two words in an unsure manner.
"Well, that's up to you guys in all honesty." Everyone turned their heads to see Akira step past Azazel as the Fallen Angel sat on one of the chairs and fell asleep immediately. "At first, that was going to be the case."
"At first?" Morgana wriggled out of Futaba's grip and onto Akira's shoulder.
"Yeah, I'm going to Sona-chan's house to meet her parents and introduce myself as her boyfriend."
The train suddenly hissed and began to be on the move. It was louder than usual due to everyone growing silent at Akira's statement. A few seconds passed as Akira gave them all a look over after he had spoken his words. "…What?" He asked, putting his stuff away as well.
"Akira-san, you just said that you were going to meet her parents." Kiba stated.
"Yeah, I did." The leader of the Phantom Thieves confirmed.
"The Sitri family." Koneko stated.
"Yeah."
"One of the 72 Pillars!" Ravel added.
"Yes, I am aware." Akira sighed, picking his ear when Ravel raised her voice. "If this is the fact that I'm a human and she's a high-class Devil, I know. There are plenty of details I am aware of." He sat down while the other thieves did as well. "But I am going to attempt to iron them out with not only her parents, but also the council."
"The council is going to know this as well?!" Akeno exclaimed.
"Yeah. How else am I going to persuade them for me to date Sona-chan?" He raised an eyebrow. Akira watched as Akeno's jaw dropped, just trying to think about what to say. But he only made a face towards her that caused her to become speechless. "But yeah, I'm going to Sona-chan's home. So it's up to you guys about where to go." Akira looked among the Phantom Thieves.
Stunned expression were what all of the Phantom Thieves wore as they looked at one another. "Well, if that's the case, I think I would prefer that we all stick to Gremory-san's home." Makoto finally spoke slowly. "After all, this is a very big thing for you and I don't think we should get in your way."
"Yes, that would be most wise." Haru nodded in agreement. "Now Akira-kun, promise us that you will be careful. As a warning, from a single sentence to even the smallest word can have dire consequences when it comes to these things. I don't think I'll need to tell you this either, but first impressions are extremely important as well."
"I'll make sure to take your advice to heart." Akira nodded and they all in silence as the train kept moving.
"…So…" Ryuji got out after a few minutes. "…You really want to… I mean… determined to… you and Sitri-san…"
"Yes."
"Well, I think it's kind of romantic." Ann said, knees on her chair as looking over with an amused look. "You are determined to be together with Sitri-san. You like her and she likes you. So you're willing to go through such dangers as well just to keep that chance."
"That sounds kind of creepy depending how you look at it." Ryuji commented, getting smacked on the back of the head by Ann soon after. "Ow!"
"Don't ruin the moment!" Ann scolded.
"Still, Himejima-san and Phenex-san are making a big deal out of it." Yusuke put a hand to his chin with a frown. He had also looked down in thought. "I think that this is something that should be taken with the upmost seriousness…"
"Oh, trust me, I am serious about this." Akira eyed Yusuke with a fold of his arms. His eyes were filled with determination as such a gaze slowly turned to each person. Every person who met such an expression immediately went silent.
"So we're all going to Gremory-san's place. Okay." Futaba nodded her head. "So what's the place like, Gasper-chan and Koneko-chan? Oh wait, was it just like how it was like at the party? All rich like and extremely clean?"
"Pretty much. It's really nice." Koneko nodded her head.
"W-what Koneko said." Gasper added.
"Actually," Futaba looked over to a certain Devil. "What's your house like, Ravel-chan?"
Freezing when her name was called out, she slightly flinched when she saw that she had the attention of all the Phantom Thieves. "If you've been to the Gremory household, the Phenex household isn't all that different to be honest…" She then trailed off on her sentence, fiddling with her pigtails. As she worked with said strands, she eyed a certain blonde.
"…" Ryuji blinked a few times before looking at her upon noticing that Ravel was looking at him. "What?"
"It's…" The Phenex was hesitant.
"…" Ann was grinning.
"…" Akira took a second to process but then began grinning.
"…" Issei and Asia looked at each other before realization dawned on their faces.
"…" Ryuji looked around at the crowd. "You…" He eventually got out. "You want to take this to a private car, or…" He gestured down the car to another part.
"…" Getting up, Ravel began to walk away. Though with a small gesture of her arm, Ryuji followed her.
All of them then sat in silence, the information that Akira had revealed sort of keeping them from wanting to press any issues. "…I've been working on the railroad, all the live long day…" Akira began to sing aloud.
"I've been working on the railroad, just to pass the time away…" Morgana followed up.
"Seriously?" Ann raised an eyebrow.
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As the train arrived at the Germory household, the current new blood to the Underworld were still impressed and in awe at the scene that they could see through the windows. Like the previous households they saw when Sona, Akira, Ryuji and Ravel were dropped off, it was like a kingdom before their eyes.
Pulling up to the station and stopping, Rias poked her head into the main passenger car. "We're here." She announced with a smile.
"Thank you for notifying us." Haru smiled back as all of the Phantom Thieves began to reach up and grab their luggage.
Though they all stopped when Rias told them a very particular thing. "Oh, no need to grab your things. Someone else will take them and put them in your respective temporary rooms." The red-head notified them, getting a variety of reactions.
Issei, who already had Asia's bag halfway out of the storage container, paused. "Wait, what?" He asked, tilting his head in confusion. "Someone else?"
"Servants." Rias clarified for them.
"…Seriously?" Futaba blinked a couple of times.
"Seriously." Koneko confirmed for her friend with a single nod, looking up at Futaba.
"…Huh… Guess I should've expected as much. Still pretty weird though." The ginger scratched her chin in thought.
Rias just giggled at their reactions as she motioned for them to follow with her more experienced Peerage members being by her side. "Come now, let's not keep them waiting." She kept her amusement up as she started to take her first steps off of the train.
Looking at each other, Morgana, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto and Haru all began to walk right behind the red-head. As soon as they came out of the car, the inside of a pristine castle welcomed their vision. Black and white squared floor tiles like a chess board as mains all lined the wall where the windows were.
"Lady Rias, welcome home." All of the maids bowed in synch, practice clearly shown in their actions.
As Gasper hid behind Koneko and Futaba, many people followed but were still in awe. "I-it's a castle…" Asia was slightly slack jawed at the decorating. Those that were new to this location also stood in an impressed fashion. As typical of Yusuke, he had his fingers raised to frame the scenery in front of him. Though Makoto did have to grab him by the back of the collar when the blue-haired boy attempted to wander off unconsciously.
Kiba smiled and looked over to Asia. "That's because the Germory family's territory is on par with Japan's Honshu Island." He explained for them.
That caused Rias to slightly turn her head at them. "As members of the Gremory Peerage, you guys will be given land too." She added to it.
"That sounds like some pretty sweet stuff." Morgana commented in Koneko's grasp.
"Yeah… While appealing, there are a few issues if you ask me." Makoto spoke her own mind. "Having to keep tabs on the land, organize what to do with it. Just that stuff alone is another base for a lot of other stuff."
"There's no need to worry. Especially since you can get help with that stuff." Rias winked reassuringly.
"…" Issei's face was absolutely filled with disbelief during this entire conversation.
During their walk, Grayfia was at the end of the hall they had traveled through as a small smile was on the adult's face. "You've arrived early." The head maid commented.
Before any of them could respond, a small pair of feet could be heard tapping across the floor as a small child with red hair ran up towards them. "Auntie Rias!" They exclaimed, wrapping their arms right around Rias.
As Rias smile, Haru found the scene touching and smiled as well. "Aww, who's this?" She cooed as she knelt down to the child's eye level.
Letting his grip go, he bowed towards Haru. "Greetings," He greeted politely. "My name is Millicas Gremory. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"He's my brother's son, which make him my nephew." Rias explained, a fond hand on his shoulder. That got a lot of silent reactions from the newcomers as Rias was still a teenager.
Grayfia however cut their conversation short. "Supper is ready. I'll be showing you all to the dining room." She looked at the Phantom Thieves. "Meanwhile, there's someone who's been-" She was cut off when Millicas gently pulled her outfit and beckoned for her to lower down. Kneeling, Grayfia listened to the child's whispers and stood up. "My apologies, it appears they won't be joining us for dinner. Now, as I said before, I'll show you to the dining room."
As all of the teenagers exchanged looks with each other, they all followed Grayfia.
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Akira looked around as he traveled right behind Sona. Looking down at his wrist, he eyed the new watched he had gotten from Azazel but brought his attention back up when Sona stopped. Looking in front of her he saw a lot of servants lining the walls.
"Welcome back, Lady Sona." They all greeted in practiced synch. Still, Akira had to admire such a feat. Maids did their best to maintain a certain image. He knew this first-hand with Kawakami, although that façade was quickly gone as since she was able to act normal around him and he didn't really mind.
"Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules for greeting me." Sona gave them all a small smile as she walked down the hall, causing Akira to follow her.
Once again, his gaze looked all around at the interior. And ice blue floor paved the way for them. Just the sight of it was making Akira believe that he would be able to skate on the ground. Though that was probably because the servants had done such a good job at cleaning. The ceiling and walls meanwhile just helped complete the image of an glacier palace despite the view outside showing a beautiful forest and mountain side.
"It really is beautiful, huh?" Sona asked, turning her head towards Akira as she looked at the boy just taking in the setting.
Akira's lips turned into a smirk as a response immediately came into his head. "You help complete it." He responded as his gaze turned to look at her straight in the face.
Rolling his eyes but lips quirking in amusement, she shook her head. Continuing her walk, she froze when she heard footsteps swiftly approaching them. "N-"
"Sona-chan and Akira-chan!"
"I knew it!"
Both Akira and Sona soon had an arm wrapped around their necks and pulled into a tight hug. "It's so good to see you two again!" Serafall cheered loudly, hopping up and down on the spot in joy.
"O-Onee-sama, let us go this instance!" Sona protested as Akira was tapping Serafall's arm as an indication to be released so he wouldn't suffocate.
"Good to see you too, Leviathan-sama…" The boy wheezed out.
"Please, Akira-chan, call me Sera-chan!" Serafall grinned, letting the both of them go and giving a thumbs up.
"Onee-sama, what are you doing here?!" Sona exclaimed, fully turning around. "Aren't you supposed to be attending your duties?!"
"Originally, yes. But I – the great Serafall Leviathan – worked really really REALLY hard and now I have some free time! And I planned on using that time to spend it with you, Sona-chan! But you even brought Akira-chan with you! This is so exciting!" Serafall explained herself, hopping from one foot to the next.
"Not exactly sure if your parents would agree though." Akira commented, causing the older sister to stop her movement and give a questioning stare. "I plan to announce our relationship and my intentions to your parents."
"…" Serafall blinked before looking at Sona, who just nodded with determination. "I see." Like that, the energetic air left her. "Just know that you both have my support and I wish you luck. I'm sure you are aware of… various circumstance despite my approval, so I hope you have a plan or idea in mind."
Akira simply nodded his head. That action alone caused the sisters to smile. "Come now, let's not keep mother and father waiting any longer." Sona gestured for them all to continue walking.
After a couple of minutes through the small maze, they arrived at a large door where two servants waited for them. As the maids took the handles and pulled open, a grand dining room was presented. Along a long and large table, Akira immediately recognized Sona's Peerage sitting down.
Though there were two adults sitting at the head of the table. One male and the other female. Walking inside first, both Sona and Serafall bowed. "It's a pleasure to see you again, mother and father." Both Sitri's greeted. Akira also did a small bow as well though he did not say those words.
"Serafall, Sona, it's good to see you again." Lady Sitri put her spoon down and wiped her lips before nodding at them. "Though I was not expecting your presence, Serafall… and for more company to be brought along."
Lord Sitri did not say a word, his gaze intense as he looked up from his meal. Both of their gazes went right between Sona and Serafall towards a certain human.
Both Sitri's who were near the entrance looked behind them but parted ways when Akira stepped forward and few times past them. "Greeting, Lady and Lord Sitri. My names is Akira Kurusu, leader of the Phantom Thieves… and boyfriend of Sona Sitri."
There was a small variety of reactions. Sona had a look that was preparing herself. Serafall had a wary gaze. Lord and Lady Sitri had unreadable expressions. A majority of Sona's Peerage had hesitant and unsure looks. Saji straight up looked like he was going to murder Akira.
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"Holy shit…"
"I advise that you keep your language in check when you are in the presence of the others. They don't take too kindly to your… swears."
"Right, right." Ryuji sighed as Ravel warned him but made sure to keep her words in mind. Holding his tongue, the interior of the castle he and Ravel were walking through absolutely shocked him to his core. He's been through several Palaces, but those technically weren't a part of a real world or something like that. This? All of this was actually real. Not made by the minds and twisted desires of shitty adults. Actual marble and crystal.
They even had been greeted by maids earlier! This place really had everything a castle would. Wait, did that mean that they had torture chambers just like Kamoshida's Castle?!
But they had traveled to more of a private part of the building where the sleeping quarters were or something like that. Ryuji didn't exactly pay full attention when Ravel explained it. All he knew was that he was being-
"Ravel-sama, it's good to see you again."
"Isabela."
"Oh, hey, it's you again."
The masked female looked up from her small bow with a wry look. "We meet again, Sakamoto-san." Isabela's lips quirked in amusement. "Though at least this time it's not on a battlefield." She rubbed a spot where he had struck her during Rias' celebration party.
"Yeah… sorry about that." Ryuji rubbed the back of his head apologetically.
"No need for that. We were enemies and you gave me your all. I would have been offended if you went easy on me." Isabela then grew a small smile. "Though what are you doing here with Ravel-sama?"
"Well-"
"You!"
With all of them turning their heads, the rest of Riser's Peerage approached them. All of them seemed pretty angry. Xuelan was at the front as she was suddenly up in Ryuji's face. "How dare you show your face here! Do you have any idea what you've done to Riser-sama!?"
"W-whoa, hey! Easy!" Ryuji leaned backwards but Xuelan just stayed the same distance anyways, not giving the dyed-blonde any breathing room. "What did I do?!" Despite his question, he didn't get a proper answer.
Ravel snapped her head over to her older brother's Peerage. "What's going on here? What is the meaning of this?!" She demanded an explanation.
Isabela sighed, resting some fingers against her head as more of the Peerage members started surrounding Ryuji and giving him a hard time. "Ever since you went back to the human world," She began her explanation as the boy's protests were heard right behind her. "Riser-sama suddenly disappeared from home. He simply left a letter saying for no one to find him."
Ravel blinked a few times in surprise. But then it grew into confusion. She looked like she wanted to ask a question, but decided to save that in order to help Ryuji. "All of you, let go of him now!" Ravel tried to shout but the rabbles between Ryuji and Riser's Peerage were louder.
Being tugged back and forth, Ryuji gritted his teeth at how he was being rough housed. "Knock it off!" He managed to shove most of the members away but Xuelan kept a bit of a grip on him before throwing the human. He managed to keep his footing so he only stumbled in that direction but still ended up bumping into someone.
The grunt escaped him and the person he had just collided with cause Ryuji to turn. Turning around, Ryuji was just about to explain himself when the person he had been thrown towards spoke instead.
"Watch where you're going!"
Ryuji turned and saw a Devil with handsome features yet had a rogue attractiveness. Though there was a scowl that immediately irked the dyed blonde. "Look, man, it ain't my fault! I was thrown right towards you by them!" Ryuji stated his side of events as he pointed towards Ravel and Riser's Peerage.
Though when they both looked over, Ryuji could see that all of the females were trying to hide their displeasure. Blinking, it took him a few seconds to process that they possibly were now targeted towards this newcomer rather than himself. "Valor Vapula… what an unexpected surprise." Ravel stated, folding her arms. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm here to meet with Riser. Though judging by what his Peerage has been saying, he's actually run away." The Devil now known as Valor scoffed. "How pathetic. First being beaten by a human, this human of all things, and now Riser has turned tail."
"You hold your tongue!" Karlamine exclaimed, strutting up to Valor in a burst of anger. "Riser-sama-!"
Valor cut her off by striking the Knight piece across the cheek. "Riser seems to be more interested in fulfilling his sexual fantasies rather than teaching you reincarnated sluts how to address the higher class properly." He sneered, raising his hand once again. "Know your place, trash."
As Valor swung, the Devil was thrown off balance when Ryuji shoved them away. "Dude, cool it!" The human exclaimed, standing in front of all of the females, much to a bit of the Peerage's surprise. "I have no idea what your beef is with Riser or the others but take it up with him! Not his Peerage!"
"You dare lays your hands on me, human?!" Valor stepped forward grabbing Ryuji by the collar.
Ryuji was about to retaliate when his fist was suddenly grabbed from behind. Looking back, he saw that Ravel was holding onto it. "Ryuji-san… Don't." She shook her head. "You're still just a regular human according to the hierarchy and he's a high-class Devil. Having physically harmed him already could get you into trouble."
"Oh, it most definitely will." Valor growled, causing Ryuji to grit his teeth in anger back. "But I'm a compassionate and empathetic being. I'll give you 10 seconds to apologize."
10… Ryuji stared right at Valor's eyes.
9… The dyed blonde looked down at the hand holding him by the collar.
8… He gritted his teeth. There was no way he was going to apologize to this asshole.
7… The Phantom Thief looked at Ravel who looked at him unhappy but still pleading. Blinking a few times at her face, his anger faded over time the more he stared. Sighing, he began to bring his attention back to Valor in defeated hatred.
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A hand suddenly snapped out from their sides and clamped onto Valor's wrist. The Devil's eye twitched in pain as the new hand ignited, beginning to burn Valor's skin. The flames were close to Ryuji but he was relatively out of harm's way. Valor's furiously turned his head over to the culprit responsible for this as everyone else looked with surprise.
"I'll give you 5 seconds to remove your hand from my guest." Riser threatened, tightening his grip around Valor.
Yes yes, here is a new chapter. Sorry? Not sorry? I'm not even sure anymore. These next couple to few chapters are going to be weird as I think they are going to end up being extremely slow or something. Again, I know what I want to type… but getting there is a completely different factor. Thank you for those that are being patient and still enjoy my stores nonetheless. And to those that just flame and just drop the story for one weird reason for another… Eh, alright.
No flames please.