italics - Thoughts

Bold underlined - Spells/Sword Skills

[Bold] - Ddraig

[Ddraig] - Ddraig mental speech

{Bold} - Albion speech

[Issei] - Issei mental speech with Ddraig

[Issei] - Issei speaking with Ddraig

Underlined - Timeskips/Flashbacks

"Bold" - Rating Game Announcement

Disclaimer: I do not own Highchool Dxd, Sword Art Online, or any of its characters. All rights belong to their creators.


Chapter 10:A date?

"I forgot about our most daunting enemy…." Xenovia looked down at her table, hands clenched tightly.

"Why does Japan give so much homework during the holidays?" Asia asked, her eyes scanning the questions spread out before her, before she looked across the table at Xenovia, who was now scratching her head furiously.

"It seems everyone has already finished their homework…" Xenovia pouted, collapsing on the ground, her head unable to cope with the calculations anymore.

"Not everyone." Asia giggled. Glancing to the side, he eyes caught sight of the third female that was also doing their homework.

"Why do we have to do this homework as well?" Asuna groaned, her pen tapping against the table furiously.

"Rias-san said that it was so that you can continue to teach Ise-kun more." Asia tilted her head slightly as she recalled what Rias had told her. "Also, it was to help Kirito-kun with his Sacred Gear, since Azazel-sensei is the adviser of the club."

"…anything else?" Asuna deadpanned.

"Erm…Rias-san said something like, 'you will be able to exert your dominance over those who want to go after Kirito-kun.' "

Asuna sighed. I want to hate Rias for getting us to join without asking us, but I appreciate the thought that we can meet with Sugu-chan and that can prevent more girls from going after Kirito-kun, since he is also going to the school to research more on his Sacred gear. I think it's also because he wants to learn more about the things that Azazel-san makes. Really...Kirito-kun will be Kirito-kun.

..

It was about a week before the school break ended. Right now, Asuna and Kirito were staying with Rias and her Peerage in Issei's ridiculously large house. At first, they were going to leave almost immediately, but Rias convinced them to stay for a day or two, to look around the place since they had no time to do so last time. Since when they arrived, they were almost immediately recriminated as devils. Then, they had to go to the underworld almost a day later to follow Rias and her Peerage, where they stayed for a month and a week for two Rating games, a gathering of young devils, and a meeting with the Maou. Fighting against Loki, as well as finding out Kazuto had a Sacred gear was an unexpected surprise.

So, Rias managed to convince the couple to stay with her for a couple of days. Kazuto did not see a problem with that, since he would be able to see and look around the area his sister/cousin would be staying at plus have a chance to talk to Azazel about some of the things he has built. Kazuto wanted to do something along the lines of an engineer when he had to work. Specifically, the VR industry.

…Which, of course, allowed Rias to get Sona to push in some paperwork to get the both of them enrolled at Kuoh Academy. Which was previously an all-girls school. All-girls schools were one of the few things she hated. Right after Kazuto diving into danger recklessly, among other things. But, since it was now Co-ed, she was a little less apprehensive about going to the school. Since she would be able to go to school with Kazuto.

And as for why she was doing the same exact homework that Asia and Xenovia were doing…the answer was pretty simple. To see how far ahead or behind the two were. And by two, it meant Kazuto and Asuna.

"At least you are done." Xenovia sprang upright, looking at the piece of papers that were on Asuna's side of the table. "Could you let me copy some of your answers later? You know, just to see if my answers are correct."

"Sure." Asuna started to absentmindedly spin the pen instead. "Although, I do not know if the answers are correct."

"Thank you Asuna." Xenovia placed her hands together.

Asuna's eyes widened as she saw the way Xenovia clasped her hands. Oh no…

Xenovia took a deep breath, and took a stance she knew very well.

Please, no…

"Lord, please thank this kind- OW!"

OW! Oh my fu- Asuna gripped her head in pain, feeling for the first time the pain of uttering, or hearing, anything related to the bible. That hurts soo much! Jeez…


"There is so much!"

In another room, Issei was in a similar state to Xenovia, gripping his head in worry. "I thought that since mom and dad were on vacation, I would be able to escape from this, but it seems I was wrong!"

Buchou is really relentless! Issei's mind flashed back to what Rias ha said to him when he realized he had left his homework undone. I know that the club is only a front so that Buchou can gather all of us without any questions, but to think that Buchou would make me finish all of this…

But, I have to do this! To maintain Buchou's honour as the President of the Occult Research Club, I will do it!

*Knovk knock*

"Ise?"

"Ah!" Issei gave a shout of surprise at the sudden voice, before he realised who it was. "Ah, Akeno-san..."

..

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"Here. See, this part here is wrong." Akeno pointed out the error to Issei.

"Ah, thank you Akeno-san." Issei thanked the black haired beauty behind him.

Right now, Issei was being coached by Akeno on how to do his work. When she had first come into his room, it was to deliver some sandwiches and tea. But, when she asked what he was doing, and he replied it was his homework, she decided to help hi to speed up the process.

Akeno-san, thank you for your help. Issei was truly thankful that someone was helping him with his work However... Issei glanced down briefly at his side.

At that moment, he felt, and saw soft, white mounds press against his skin. The oppai…they are touching meeeeeee!

"Ara ara." Akeno leaned down further, looking at the questions on the piece of paper closer. "Are there still parts that you don't understand?"

"N-no…" T-they are pressing even moreeeee!

"You know, there is no need to hold back." Akeno leaned closer towards Issei. "You can ask me whatever you need to know."

Issei gave a sigh of relief, Akeno's breasts having stopped being pushed against his arm, before he gave a yelp of surprise and shock, Akeno's hot breath brushing into his ear.

"Is something wrong?" Seeing his flushed face, Akeno stood back a bit, allowing her to look at Issei's entire body.

"A-ah, no." He looked down, a blush on his face. Only now was his brain sensing the faint smell of the female who had been near him. His lust rose its head for a moment, before it was mercilessly beaten down by his consciousness and virtue as a Japanese. "It's just that…I feel bad, making you help me with my homework."

"It is one of the duties of being you senpai." Akeno frowned, before she placed a finger against her cheek, a burst of inspiration having flashed across her mind. "But…if you feel the need to repay me for helping you, perhaps you could do me a favour…"

H-hai?"


Timeskip,the next day, 9am

"We live together, so why are we meeting outside?" Issei frowned. Currently, he was waiting outside the ridiculous building that was his house(He STILL could not believe that his once modest two-storey building became a mini-hotel building.). More specifically, he was at the tori gate that stood at the entrance of the nearby park.

Akeno had asked him to meet her outside at the tori gate the next day. Why she asked him to do that, he had no solid clue. Although, he had some ideas as to why they were doing this...

"Sorry for making you wait!" A female's voice resounded in the air. Akeno had arrived.

"Akeno-san, it was no–" Any words that Issei was about to say disappeared in an instant, too stunned by the sight that stood before him.

Akeno was wearing a red t-shirt with blue trimmings and white sleeves, over a pair of dark blue jeans. She also had a heart-shaped necklace dangling over her exposed neck. And, unlike her usual appearance, she had her long hair down. All in all, she looked much cuter than usual, and it had temporarily stunned Issei into being speechless. Which was a feat in itself, since he was already hanging around a number of cute and beautiful girls daily.

"D-do I look weird?"

"N-No! Akeno-san looks very cute today! Much cuter than usual! In fact's it the best!"

"A-ara..." Akeno blushed. "Thank you for your flattery Ise. So, today, you will be acting as my boyfriend."

"B-boyfriend..." Issei echoed numbly. So, it was a date after all!

"So, where shall we go, Ise?" Akeno bent down ever so slightly, tilting her head upwards as she did so. This , coupled to together with the angle Issei was seeing her at, made her look even cuter.

"A-ah…"

Issei had to take a quick trip to the bathroom to clean the blood that had leaked from his nose.


After the little incident, they went to the first stop. The aquarium.

Now, Issei had a date plan. This was first used on Yuma. Or, rather, Raynare the Fallen Angel. It was the first, and only, date he had as a human being. This time, he was going on a date with not only one of the school's beauties, he was also on the first date as a devil. But, there was a reason he was not following the date schedule. First, this date was something that Akeno had asked as a favour. Not because she liked him(in his mind). So, he decided to go along with Akeno's whims, while going to places that would make this date a memorable one. As for the second reason…he had an inkling. But, it was buried in his subconscious, so he did not know what the second reason was for not using the date plan he had made.

"Ah, Issei-san." A familiar voice entered his ears. Turning his head, his eyes met familiar onyx black and brown ones.

"Oh my…" Akeno placed her hand against her mouth in surprise. "Kirito-san and Asuna-san."

"I guess we should ask the group to call us without honorifics instead now." Kirito rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. "It just does not feel right, does it?"

"For you and the others, maybe." Asuna pouted, smacking her boyfriend's shoulder. "Why did I choose to use my name instead of thinking a different one at that time?"

"It's fine, Asuna." Kirito rubbed her hand in a reassuring way, before he turned his attention back to Issei and Akeno. "It is a surprise meeting the two of you here. Are you two on a date?"

"Yes." Akeno smiled, hugging Issei's arm tightly as she did so. "Just for today, Issei is my boyfriend."

"Hoo…" Kirito whistled. "I see…"

"Papa, Mama, who are these two people?" A young, female voice was heard coming from Asuna's place, but the voice did not sound remotely like Asuna. Nor had she opened her mouth. Issei was confused for a moment, before he saw the small probe attached to Asuna's shoulder.

"These are our friends, Akeno-san and Issei." Kirito spoke directly to the camera.

"Hello Akeno-san, Issei-san." The voice greeted the two devils.

"Ah…" Issei did not know if he should point, or if he should tilt his head in confusion. "...who was that?"

"We never did introduce Yui, did we?" Asuna's smile had a hint of mirth in it. "That was Yui, our adopted daughter. For several reasons, she can only see the outside world though this probe that Kirito-kun made."

"It does have some kinks that need working out, but right now, it is just sufficient for Yui to look and speak with us through this probe." Kirito explained.

"Erm...thank you for the explanation?" Now, Issei did not know if he should accept the reality that the pretty boy before him had not only a cute girlfriend, but also had a daughter, or he should curse it instead.

..


In the end, the two couples decided to do a double date. It was a relatively new experience for the two. Plus, they needed to interact more with each other.

Yeah, this was the right choice. Kazuto thought to himself as he sipped the cup of tea before him. After they had visited the aquarium, they had gone ahead to buy a couple of crepes, done a bit of window shopping, and were right now having a break at a nearby cafe. Issei and Akeno were each having a parfait, while both he and Asuna were sharing a plate of sandwiches. Asuna was taking some notes down as she ate, most likely for her own creations. As he watched the two devils actions before him, his mind went back to a conversation he had with Azazel.

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Flashback, a day before they had departed the underworld

"That's good enough, Kirito-kun."

Panting a little, Kazuto let his stance loosen up. Wiping his brow, he made his way to Azazel, who was standing a few metres away.

"So, how is it?" Taking a sip of water, Kazuto asked Azazel.

Right now, the two were investigating his Sacred gear. There were several reasons for it. The first and foremost, being that Kazuto wanted to know the limits of his new ability. As well as the fact that his Sacred Gear was very unique.

"Hmm…" Azazel pulled up a screen from the machine he was using. "Let's see…"

"In the beginning tests, we found that your Sacred gear manifest not only physical changes, but also a change in your eye colour as well." Several more screens popped up as he fiddled with the machine. "Then, we managed to get some satisfactory results on you abilities. Your strength, durability, speed, and reaction speed increased by around 15 percent, the most outstanding one being your regeneration, which is increased by 100-fold of your natural regeneration, allowing for you to heal minor wounds in seconds, and major wounds in minutes. Although…you regenerating lost limbs is still a shock."

Yeah…that is so broken. Considering that this is real life. Kazuto agreed in his head mentally. He had cut off a finger(later, Asuna would berate him and ban him from eating his favourite sandwich-kun for a while, causing him to shed quite the amount of tears.) to see the extent of his regeneration, and the two of them were very stunned to see his finger regrow back within minutes, good as new. After which, when they recorded the time taken for him to recover from various injuries, they calculated that it was nearly 90 times the natural regeneration rate of a human(well, ex-human for him), including broken bones and stab wounds through the body.(This was done with permission from Asuna, so the punishment of no deserts by Asuna was a little more acceptable for him, even if he was not happy with said punishment)

"And finally, we managed to find out that your gear can reproduce, and store, weapons that you have seen or touched in your life, albeit with some restrictions." Azazel sighed. "If it were not for the fact that your Sacred Gear seems to have some heavy restrictions on it right now, your Sacred Gear would be considered a Longinus, and I think the higher ups would agree with me. As it is, I guess the higher ups and I can consider it a Pseudo-Longinus."

"Thank you for your compliments and your time." Kazuto did not know the term 'Longinus.', so it flew over his head. Although, he would ask Rias about it later, so that was fine, not knowing it for now that is.

"…You have something on your mind." Azazel commented. And the way he phrased it, made Kazuto think it was a statement, and not a question.

"…I guess I have many things weighing on my mind." Kazuto commented.

"I meant, your trust issues." That stopped Kazuto's movements. "It looks like I was spot on."

"…How did you know?"

"It was pretty simple." Azazel shrugged. "I saw you pocket a few bottles of Phoenix tears. And the fact that you hand drifts your side whenever someone from our side approaches you is another giveaway. It may be slight, but most people would not notice it. Unless they are war veterans like me."

"…I do want to trust all of you. But, past experiences have made it hard to do so. This...issue of mine, stems from before SAO, as well as during it."

"Give it time." Azazel advised. "You would trust us sooner or later. Especially since you and your close friends are devils now, so you woud have to interact with us more. And, since you are...never mind. Point is, you will be able to trust some of us, given some time. After all, we have spent some time together."

..

Flashback end

..

Still, that old man knew about Rias-san's ploy from the start! Kazuto pushed down the momentary surge of irritation he had felt, instead sipping more of his tea. But, he was right. After school starts, both me and Asuna would most likely open up more to Rias-san and everyone else. They are all very nice considering their race is considered one that lives off of deceit and lies. Speaking of…I guess Asuna and I should start doing some contracts as well. That way, we would be able to increase our own demonic energy.

"Kirito-kun, are you okay?"

Blinking, Kazuto found his vision filled with the face of his girlfriend. A faint smell also drifted into his nose, which for some reason, reminded him of the beach.

"Ah, I'm fine Asuna." Kazuto reassured Asuna. "Just thinking of what we should do in the future, now that we are devils."


Timeskip, 5pm

"Today was so much fun!" Akeno linked her arm through Issei's taking the chance to snuggle close to him. "I always wanted to try out a double date. It was really good luck that we both so happened to come across each other, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, it was really fun." Asuna agreed from her place beside Kirito. Unlike Akeno, she was holding his hand. "Yui, did you have fun?"

"Hai, Mama, Papa!" The young voice of their daughter echoed out of the small speakers built into the probe. "Today was very fun."

Issei felt overjoyed as he heard this conversation. More so when he felt two soft mounds press into his arm. Ah, today is definitely going down in my life as a huge event! But...

Issei glanced behind him, ever so slightly. Even though he had just barely tilted his head, he could clearly see the figures and faces of 5 people.

Hiding behind a lamppost were Asia, Rias, Koneko, Gasper and Xenovia. Asia was wearing a small, green dress and glasses. Koneko was wearing a yellow shirt, with a tiger-cap over her head. Xenovia was wearing a pink shirt and dark-coloured jeans, a face-mask over her face. Rias was wearing a beige coloured coat, pants and newsboy hat, as well as a pair of shades over her eyes. As for Gasper...he was wearing a frilly dress and a paper bag over his head, with two holes for his eyes. I know Gasper is a boy, but that outfit of his suits him too weeeeeeeellllllll!

"Urk…" Issei heard Kirito's gulp. "No matter how many times I see it, Gasper-san's outfit always suits him very well. Even though he is a boy."

Yeah…even though Gasper is a boy, how can he cross-dress like that? Issei was curious about that, but he pushed it to the back of his mind. No! Right now, we are being followed by Buchou and the rest of the Peerage! So, what should we do?

"We will distract them." Asuna's words made Issei blink.

"Eh?" Apparently, Kirito was also confused by this sudden proposal.

"Good luck!" It seemed that the boys were the only one out of the loop. "Issei, let's run."

"Huh?" Issei could not help but be dragged by Akeno, his shock and delayed actions preventing him from making any conscious movements or actions for now.

"Ah, it looks like…."

"Sorry, but you-…-hah!"

"Ga-...wh-...ake that!"

Dimly, he could hear some words being spoken between the two groups, but it was quickly lost as they got further and further away from them.


It took a few minutes, as well as quite a number of twists and turns, but after a while, they ended up in an unfamiliar place.

"It looks like we lost them." Akeno panted, taking a moment to catch her breath.

That last bit was a little unexpected. Issei took a few deep breaths, controlling his breathing. But, I guess it is all okay if Akeno-san enjoyed today... It was then that Issei noticed where they were. "Ah!"

Numerous signboards, as well as plaques, decorated the area they were in. More specifically, the buildings lining the corner they were in right then. "...I didn't realise it since we were running so desperately, but this place is...Akeno-san! We should get out of this place! It might give other people the wrong idea!" A small force stopped him. "...Akeno-san?"

"I'll go..."

"Eh?" Issei thought that he had misheard. In fact, a part of him wished she had not.

"If it is with Issei...I'll go."

Seriously!?...Akeno-san, why are you still in young maiden mode instead of your usual young adult sexy self right now?...Okay, calm down self. First, I must-

"Really now, in the middle of the day, in this shady area?" An old man's voice cut through Issei's thoughts. "A real good job, Sekiryuutei brat."

Are~? For some reason, this old man's voice is familiar...

"L-lord Odin?" Akeno asked in surprise. Turning, Issei faced the figure of an old, bearded man. He was wearing

This is the great Father of the North? As he thought that, Issei noticed a sliver hared figure slowly approaching them. Is that...

"Odin-sama! So this is where you went!" As the silver-haired girl got closer, she noticed the two other figures standing beside Odin. "Ah, the Sekiryuutei and Barqiel's daughter."

Issei felt Akeno's body stiffen. "How do you know about that man?"

Does Akeno-san have some trouble with her father?

"Odin-sama, please do not wander around. Think of me, your guide-" A large-set man descended down from the sky just as Issei thought that. "Akeno…"


"Ho ho ho, so I came to visit!"

"Odin-sama…" Rossweisse sighed from beside him.

Right now, they were in Issei's house. It was a quick walk back to the house, actually. Very surprising, considering they had ran around in a rather haphazard manner. Once they got back, explanations were in order.

"After what happened with Loki, I realised that we needed to strengthen our forces. Especially since we do not have much of a relationship with the gods of this country." Odin explained as he lounged on the couch. Opposite him were Rias and Azazel, Kirito and Asuna, and Issei and Akeno. The large, somewhat gruff-looking man was standing behind Odin. "Ah, thank you for the tea." Odin thanked Rias, before he squinted at her. "You don't have to worry so much about me. But seriously, that one is huge– That one is also very huge–"

This shitty geezer, he is looking at Buchou's and Akeno's breasts with lecherous eyes! I won't forgiv- Yeouch!

Whatever Issei was about do in his mind was sent packing when he felt a searing pain in the back of his head. Apparently, he had been smacked with a butter knife.

"Gah!" Odin was also hit as well, apparently. With a paper fan.

"Mou! Odin-sama, you can't look at them with such a perverted gaze! She is the sister of the Maou Lucifer-sama!" From beside him, Rossweisse lifted up the folded paper fan. Meanwhile, he started to massage his head with his eyes half opened.

Is it alright to hit the head of the Chief God from the North with a fan? That Valkyrie sure is amazing.

"Geez, you are so hard headed. Sirzechs's sister is famous for being a beauty with a glamorous body, so it can't be helped if I end up wanting to stare at her breasts. Oh, this one here is my escort Valkyrie. You met her before."

"You may have forgotten, so I will introduce myself again. My name is Rossweisse." The silver haired Valkriye greeted the assembled individuals.

"She is a virgin girl where her 'Years she didn't have a boyfriend equals her age'."

Odin also gave them some extra information with a lecherous face.

"T-T-That has nothing to do with this! I didn't choose to not to have a boyfriennnnd! I didn't choose to still be a virginnnnn! Sob!"

Ah, she fell on her knees and started smacking the floor. Issei looked at the panicking, now sobbing, Valkyrie with conflicted emotions. Somehow she reminds me of myself so I can sympathise with her…But Rossweisse-san, I thought you were a cool beauty but right now there is a huge gap between your personality

Ah, I didn't choose not to have a girlfriend either

"Odin-sama, I know that you are a god, but that felt petty of you." Asuna looked at the collapsed form of the Valkyrie with a hint of worry.

"Well, the business world of battle maidens is also having a hard time. Even if there are those with looks, most of them are not that outstanding. Lately the number of heroes and Braves(*1*) have decreased, and the Valkyrie squad has been minimised because of the lack of funds, so even this one was at the corner of the room until before she became my escort."

How…benevolent of you?

"How benevolent of you." Kirito and Asuna deadpanned.

Gaaaahhhhhh! They both talked sarcastically to a gooooddddddd!

"Kah kah kah!" Odin chuckled. "Now this is very refreshing! Seeing young'uns like yourselves being sarcastic to a god like me...These days, when youngsters meet me, they are either really disrespectful, or they are so uptight! So, seeing some people being sarcastic about me, while being respectful, is actually a refreshing thing! Although, you two should keep in mind that I am a god, and that you two are lowly underlings of a devil." His aura flared slightly, causing all the devils in the room to sweat slightly. "Take this warning close to your heart. Other gods would treat how you acted as a sign of disrespect."

"Forgive us for our sarcastic remark. It is just that your mannerisms and actions are a little too much like two perverts we know." Surprisingly, Asuna and Kirito did not flinch from the aura.


Somewhere in Japan, a bandit-like samurai wannabe let out a sneeze.


"Well, never mind that." Azazel waved his hand, dispelling the tense atmosphere. "Geezer, we have some things to discuss. Where do you want to go before we do those troublesome things?"

When Azazel asked the Chief god, he started to move his fingers with a lecherous face.

"I sure want to go to the Oppai-pub!"

"Haha, you sure have good taste, Chief God-dono! Hell yeah, let's go there right now then! Young girls from my organisation opened up a shop in this town for the VIP's recently. I will invite you there then!"

"Uhohoho! To be expected from Azazel-boy! You sure know your things! Prepare me a big breasted one right away! I'm going to grope many of them!"

"Follow my lead shitty-geezer! Welcome to Japan! Do you want to untie their kimono obi? That is something you must do at least once when you come to Japan! I will show you the Japanese-style!"

"I can't wait for it~ I can't wait for it indeed~!"

Both of them heated up, and left the room immediately.

What perverted leaders! Can you believe that everyone!? Can you believe that person is a chief-God!? Issei let such thoughts run through his head. And for such a lecherous Governor and lecherous geezer to be the leaders for their groups! Aaah, even Buchou has her hand on her forehead while twitching her eye brows~!

Well…both of them need to release their frustrations somehow, right?("Stop breaking the fourth wall, author-san!" \\\ "Why not? It's for content! CON-TENT!")

"Odin-sama! I-I'm also going!"

Rossweisse, who had managed to recover from the unfair mental attack(somewhat) attempted to follow after them, but…

"You stay here. It won't be a problem if Azazel is with me. You can stay put in this house." 'Attempted' being the key word.

"No! I'm going!"

They had a conversation like that at the corridor, and she followed them. All of the people in the group and Baraqiel who are left behind made a sigh.


"Don't casually call my name."

It was a few minutes after the small meeting. Rossweisse ended up not following the perverted Chief god, so, instead, she decided to help out the two girls who had yet to finish their work as a way of passing the time. She would rather be busy, then remember the dark times of endlessly waiting for something to happen.

And as for Akeno and Baraqiel...they had retreated to a guest room. Issei was just returning from the toilet when he heard a furious voice. Akeno-san?

Quietly, he walked towards the Japanese-styled guest room. Slow~ly, he peeked into the slightly ajar room. There, he saw the two positions of the family. He could see Akeno clearly, as she was facing the door, but as Baraqiel was facing his daughter his back was to Issei. Akeno-san's voice was so cold and sharp…and she does not have her usual smiley face on, but instead she has a very unpleasant face.

"….What is the meaning of this, that you are seeing the Sekiryuutei?"

Is this trouble about me!? Issei blinked. The way he said it was very harsh...I know I should not eavesdrop, but I would be too anxious if I were to leave. They are talking about me, after all.

"This is my life. Why do I have to have you comment about this?" Akeno's face was twisted in a scowl, making Issei's heart twist slightly. Akeno-san…

"I heard rumours. That he is a shameless dragon that fights eating woman's b-breasts as his energy source. And he has another name called Chichiryuutei as well."

Am I having Barakiel-san misunderstanding me!? Using the breast as an energy source!? That's crazy! Am I having such weird rumors about me going around!? Issei held his head at the shocking comment, eyes wide. Or rather, why is there such a rumour about me?!

[…Uuu. Partner, give me a break~. How much more do you have to torture me…]

Ddraig cried inside Issei, but he paid it little mind. Ah! This is bad! I am fine being called Oppai Dragon, but how can I walk around the Underworld where there is a rumour about me eating women's breasts!?

[…Uooooon! Uoooooon!]

Don't cry Ddraig! I also want to cry! Breasts are a side dish! They aren't main dishes!

"I'm worried about you. I'm worried that you are...receiving embarrassing treatments."

Ah, I can see why Baraqiel is like that now. This is certainly a way for a father who has a daughter to behave. Seems like Baraqiel-san is not a bad person...so, what happened between him and Akeno-san for their relationship to be like this...

"Don't talk about him like that. Ise-kun is...lecherous, but he is a kind and dependable man. So you judge people by rumours and gossip. You are the worst. Like I thought, I can't do something like…forgiving you…"

Akeno-san! Thank you very much for defending me! Issei felt some tears gather at the corners of his eyes. Although, the lecherous part is a little hurtful! Even though it is true!

"I'm saying this as a father— "

Baraqiel stands up, trying to speak, but Akeno cut him off.

"Don't act like a father! Then why didn't you come for me back then!? The one who left Kaa-sama to die without helping was you!"

"… …" Baraqiel fell silent at that.

Then, Issei's eyes met those of Akeno.

"Ise-kun… Were you listening?"

Ah! I got caught…but, it is my fault for listening in in the first place...

Issei slid the door open, allowing himself to enter the room. Baraqiel turned, his face full of rage when he saw the brown-haired boy.

"Ngh! Shameless! For a man to be eavesdropping! Like I thought, the rumours about you targeting woman's breasts are true! I won't let you eat my daughter's breasts, damn Chichiryuutei!"

He has a big misunderstanding! Issei wanted to cry! He actually wanted to, but he held it in! For Akeno-san's father to have this kind of misunderstanding! But, since he is Sensei's friend then misunderstandings like that should be cleared up... Maybe it won't! That person seems like he will find this kind of misunderstanding funny and he might add stuff to itttttt!

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"What! Did you say that the Sekiryuutei eats young women's breasts, Azazel!"

"Yeah, that's right. When he touches them, the women's clothes get blown off, and when he faces their breasts, he can talk to them. Be careful, Baraqiel. Maybe Akeno's breast might become the victim~. As if. Don't take it seriously, Barakiel. Heeeey, can you hear me~?"

"Absurd... He is like a monster who is a woman's natural enemy which took real physical form... A breast eating dragon… A-Akenooooooo! Damn it! Sekiryuuteiiiiiiii!"

..

Issei could easily imagine that sort of conversation happening. Especially his Sensei's face, with his grin. S-sensei! Please, do not do that! If you do, it would be super troublesome for me! Since it is very scary since most of that is true and can fit with the rumour!


In a not so far away Oppai-pub...

"Achoo!" The leader of the Fallen Angels gave a large sneeze, causing some ladies who had been near him to draw away in disgust.

"Ah ha ha ha!" Odin laughed when he saw that. "Brat, you okay? Need a tissue?"

"It's fine." Azazel waved off the piece of paper offered to him. Seems like someone is talking about me. Who though? "Hey, old Geezer, wanna bet I can get the biggest pair of Oppais?"

"Hah! You are too young to challenge me, you brat! But, I accept! This is much more fun then staying in a stuffy meeting anyway!"


*Bzzttt*

Baraqiel's hand was suddenly wreathed in holy lightning, causing Issei to stumble back in surprise. Heeeeeey! Please stop, Baraqiel-san! I don't want to be wiped out by a misunderstanding!

[To be wiped out because of a rumour…if Albion finds out…Partner, make sure to survive! Otherwise, I might commit suicide from the shock of this loss] Ddraig shouted in Issei's mind.

No no no! Issei's eyes widened as he backed away from the hand surrounded by holy lightning. You are trapped in this gauntlet! Even if you had a body, you can't commit suicide because you are sealed in Boosted Gear! Or rather, am I REALLY going to be wiped out from a misunderstanding?!

Just as Issei got within stabbing distance of the hand, Akeno suddenly came between the two, embracing Issei from the front.

Eh?

"Don't touch him. Please...don't take away this person from me. He is someone who is necessary for me... That's why disappear from here! You are not my father!" Akeno shouted at Baraqiel, her face never once looking at Baraqiel as she spoke.

Hearing her words, he stopped in his tracks, the holy lightning slowly fading. Baraqiel could only bow his head. "…Sorry."

As he apologized, he left the room.

His back, which showed off his good build...looked a bit sad to Issei as it retreated from the room, shutting the door behind him

"Akeno-san… "

Akeno-san hugs Issei tightly, preventing him from speaking. It seemed like she has some feelings she can't tell him inside her.

"…I beg you. Don't say anything…Let me stay like this for a short while. Please, Ise…"

Her voice was trembling, on the very edge of crying. Small tears gathered at the corners of her eyes.

Although Issei did not know what had transpired between the father and daughter pair for things to end up this way…

He decided to comply with her wish, gently hugging the lightly sobbing girl.

"If you do this, it seems that you would reach this answer." Rossweisse held a book as she scribbled down the equations. Right now, she was in Xenovia's room. With her was the owner of the room herself, and the ex-nun(?) Asia. And, at that moment, Rossweisse was coaching them in their homework.

"Rossweisse-san, you are so amazing." Asia said in awe, writing down the missing steps for her answer. "You can even do the homework in the human world."

"Beautiful, smart and powerful in the battlefield. You are the perfect woman." Xenovia spoke as she took down notes, before she looked at the silver haired Valkyrie. "I need to learn from you."

"N-no, this is nothing much." Rossweisse glanced to the side, a self-depreciating grin on her face. Even with this much recognition, why can't I get a single lover?

"Hmm?" Both girls looked on in wonder as they saw Rossweisse's self-depreciating laughs of sorrow.

"Ha…ha…ha…"

"Hm?" Kazuto looked around, a strange sound catching his attention. What was that? For a split second, he activated his Sacred Gear, looking around him for the source of the noise, only to 'see' nothing. I could have sworn–

"Kirito-kun!" Asuna's happy voice halted his line of thinking. A warm smile on his face, Kazuto turned to face his girlfriend/wife. "Wait a bit!"

"Asuna!" His voice was filled with joy as he said her name. "Are you doing some experimental cooking again?"

"Yep!" Asuna grabbed Kazuto's hand, half dragging him as she brought him towards the kitchen. "Come taste-test for me!"

"S-sure!" It was at times like this that Kazuto sorely missed their AI daughter. Well, not much longer now. Just wait a bit more Yui! Then, we will be a family. In the digital world, and in the real one.


(*1*) - There is actually a difference in Kanji. Braves can mean Yuusha(due to kanji for it being courage and person), while Heroes can be eiyuu. Well, this is actually second-hand info, so don't take my word for it.

AN

Yay! Another chapter done! It's been a while since I actually completed a chapter on this series. Normally, I would be able to do up its frame within a week, but this one took two...that's kinda sad...

Anyway, I might have an even slower update starting from now, since I just realized ALL the editions I want, CAN'T be added to the story. Mainly because I am doing my story all on the fanfic website. I will try out my next chapter on Word, and see if what I want can actaually be posted on.

Speaking of posting, there would be a hiatus for the story coming up soon. Although, it would stop at a pretty nice point, so no agony in waiting for the next chapter...not much, at least. So, while the series goes under hiatus, I will post up the fight between the Gremory and Sitri Peerages!

It just did not really sit right with me, since I had worked on it pretty hard, even going as far as to pull an overnighter for it(mainly copying and pasting, plus editing, but it was still hard work! Cause, it was before the Loki fight, and I needed a way to make some abilities super flashy!)

And, as I am writing this, I REALLY hope that the older fics that I follow, Devil Arts Online and Devils of Aincard get major updates soon. They a REALLY good fics, and it is one of the main reasons I started off the fic from certain points in time in each of their own canons. SAO would be after Ordinal, but before Alicization. And, for DxD, obviously when season 3 of the anime starts, or during the school break. The reason for this, I would elaborate on the next chapter, since this story is nearing the quota I set for myself already!

Anime is Life, review, and give me some suggestions please!

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This is not an update!

This is more of an extra I forgot to put in. I will be switching to using Word instead of writing on the (fanfic)website itself, so this update is a bit rushed. Most likely, the clean up of this chapter is pretty low, so...yeah. Sorry.

Also, this is a mix between LN and the anime, so the ride would be choppy for the next few chapters. Hopefully, I will edit it so that it is as smooth as possible.