"Talking"
Inner thoughts
"Mental reply/conversation"
Ability/attack/emphasis/weapon/
'Sacred gear'
[Ddraig]
{Albion}
*SCENE BREAK*
*ORC CLUBROOM; AFTERNOON*
The members of the ORC gathered in the main room, but to everyone's surprise, both Issei and Rias are nowhere to be seen.
"Where are Issei-kun and Buchou?" Akeno wondered.
The rest of the members only shook their heads.
An orange and a silver magic circle appeared, outcome Grayfia and a young man with blonde hair, blue eyes, the man wears burgundy blazer and pants, a white dress shirt with an open collar, and black dress shoes.
"Ah, Rias, my lo-" The man was cut off as he didn't see Rias anywhere.
"Ahh, Ise~" A feminine voice was heard in the room
Everyone in the room knew whose voice was that.
The blonde man shot himself up towards the room and blasted the door away.
The ORC members, Grayfia, and the blonde man looked towards the room.
What everyone saw was Issei and Rias making out, their tongues intertwining each other with bite marks on both of their necks.
"Ara, what do we have here~." Akeno looked at the scene seductively while licking her two fingers.
Koneko stood there in disgust.
Asia covered her eyes.
Kiba gave the scene an awkward smile
"RIAS, WHO IS THAT VERMIN?!" The blonde man demanded to know.
The pair were broken out of their make-out session.
"Buchou, who is this?" Issei asked with a smirk.
"Let's go to the main room first." Rias said smirking as well.
Everyone heads back to the ORC clubroom.
Riser took his seat next to Rias.
The members stood up out of respect, while Issei just leaned against the windowsill.
"To everyone who doesn't know, this is Lord Riser Phenex, a pureblooded high-class devil, the third son of the Phenex family, and the fiancé of the next head of the Gremory clan. In other words, Rias Gremory's betrothed." Grayfia explained to everyone in the room.
This guy sure looks like he could use a beating. Issei thought to himself.
Issei's scheme was going as planned, he wanted to taunt the devil, by doing some funny business with Rias, which Rias agreed to because both share a mutual attraction towards each other when Riser sees this, Issei predicted that he'll challenge him to a fight.
"I must say, your queen's tea is exquisite, Rias." Riser said with a hint of anger as he grabbed Rias' thigh.
"Thank you for the compliment." Akeno said with a fake smile.
"Would you mind explaining why you were lip-locking with this lowlife?" Riser said pointing at Issei.
"I grew quite fond of him." Rias said with a smile further angering Riser.
"You're going to marry Riser, Rias, this is for the future of the devils." Riser said.
"How many times do I have to tell you; I don't want to marry anyone until I graduate from college, and I definitely won't be marrying you." Rias said in anger
"If burning your entire peerage and that lowlife is gonna do the trick then so be it." Riser said as he prepared a fireball pointed towards Issei.
"RISER PHENEX DON'T YOU DARE GET HIM INVOLVED IN THIS!" Rias shouted trying to protect Issei
"You there, tell me your name." Riser demanded.
"Someone who you shouldn't know, what's you deal?" Issei arrogantly said to the devil.
"Riser challenges you to a duel!" Riser announced much to the surprise of everyone.
This asshat talks in third person. Issei thought to himself
Grayfia found this odd, her king had already planned on making Rias and Riser compete in a rating game if something went wrong, yet she didn't consider this "human" to be a factor.
What made things strange is that everyone in the room doesn't sense Issei, it's like he's not there, apart from physically seeing him.
"Sure, when and where? Fried chicken?" Issei said mocking the devil.
"You dare sully the name of the Phenex clan!?" Riser said firing a substantially big fireball towards Issei.
Grayfia, prepared to counter Riser's attack, but she saw Issei just standing there about to tank the hit.
Issei chanted Royal Guard as four crimson summoned swords formed a pseudo shield in front Issei, completely negating the attack.
Everyone went wide-eyed at the event, the ORC didn't think Issei would be able to deflect it or even outright negate it, Grayfia was the one who's more shocked yet kept a stoic expression, didn't consider what the boy was capable of.
"So, what will it be barbequed chicken? We duking it out or nah?" Issei asked arrogantly.
"Riser will give you ten days to train, you're far too weak to even match up against me!" Riser said completely forgetting that the boy just straight up deleted his attack.
"Thanks for the handicap, Teriyaki-sama." Issei said mocking the devil again.
"You'll regret this, human." Riser scowled before teleporting away with Grayfia soon following.
"So, you're going to train for ten days?" Rias asked the boy.
"No, we'll use those ten days to train you and your peerage, you never know when something like this is going to happen." Issei explained.
Rias agreed and suggested going to her family's villa deep in the mountains to train, Issei made sure to give everyone training that will push their bodies to the limit.
The ten days of training did wonders for the Gremory peerage, Rias refined her control over her Power of Destruction being able to condense the power into smaller yet more potent blasts, Akeno improved on her mastery of lightning, Issei noted that Akeno has so much more to offer, his senses dictated that Akeno is half fallen angel, but decided to keep quiet about it, for now. Asia's healing prowess with 'Twilight Healing' improved drastically, now able to heal wounds much faster, Kiba had Issei to spar with his swordsmanship further polishing his knightly abilities and sacred gear 'Sword Birth', Koneko only enhanced her base stats, though Issei found it odd why Koneko wasn't using her real power, her and Akeno could be strong pieces for Rias' peerage, Issei noted.
It was nighttime, last day of training for the Gremory peerage, Rias is seen in a gazebo reading a book under the moonlight until Issei arrived.
"Can't sleep?" Issei broke the silence.
"Oh, Ise, you spooked me a bit there, and yes, I can't sleep." Rias answered bashfully
"How come?" Issei asked.
"It's this dumbass engagement, I can't get it out of my head, my family doesn't think that I can make my own decisions, I want to be married to someone I choose and love dearly someone like you, and I can't see myself being married to a pig like Riser." Rias said clear frustration.
"I can't do much apart from fighting the yakitori, but I'm pretty sure something good will happen, even if it's just a little." Issei said sincerely.
"By the way, why did you agree to my plan?" Issei added.
"I like you, simple as that, and you're a good kisser~." Rias said earning a blush from the boy
"The feeling is mutual, Rias." Issei called her by her name to emphasize that he truly meant it.
"Care to prove it?" Rias said walking up to the boy.
"Yes." Issei answered as he pulled Rias in for a more passionate kiss.
*ORC CLUBROOM; AFTERNOON*
The ORC members and Issei are seen lounging about waiting for Grayfia to pick up Issei for his battle with Riser Phenex.
As if on cue, a silver Gremory magic circle appeared in the middle of the room.
"Greetings, I am here to pick up Issei Hyoudou for his battle." Grayfia said with a bow.
"About time." Issei shrugged walking over to Grayfia.
"Grayfia, can we watch the battle too?" Rias asked as the rest of the ORC nodded in agreement.
"Yes, the battle will be broadcasted around the underworld." Grayfia answered.
"I see, be careful Ise, I know you can win." Rias said in a cheering manner.
"Eh, thanks for your support." Issei said with a slight blush.
Issei and Grayfia teleported to the underworld with the ORC following them.
*UNDERWORLD COLOSSEUM*
Issei was seen standing in a huge field integrated into the colosseum wearing his Kuoh Academy uniform, there was a giant King, Queen, Bishop, Rook, and Knight piece spread across the field.
So, this is the underworld, I wonder how big the entire place is. Issei thought to himself.
Riser Phenex soon came out of the gates wearing his battle outfit looking cocky as ever with a shit-eating grin on his face.
*VIP AREA*
Three individuals are seen inside the VIP area, one is a woman with crimson hair that reached her lower back, bluish-green eyes, and a very attractive figure, she is Sireena Lucifer, the current leader of the devil faction and one of the Four Great Satans, on her right is a girl with black hair styled into twin tails, blue eyes, and a child-like body, but with an ample amount of cleavage, this was Serafall Leviathan, on Sireena's left is a man with green sweptback hair, blue eyes, and an average build for his body, this was Ajuka Beelzebub. Though, one of the Maou is missing. (A/N; I'm gonna refer to them as Maou, and Sireena's (Fem Sirzechs) appearance is Demon King Nobunaga from Fate Grand Order.)
"Who do you think will win in this fight?" Sireena asked her fellow Maous.
"I can't say for certain, I know Riser's capabilities, but that boy, his appearance is familiar, but I can't get a read on what he's capable of." Ajuka answered.
"Whatever Ajuka just said." Serafall said with a giggle.
"Let us watch then, but first I must make an announcement to our contenders." Sireena said with a smile.
Sireena projected herself to the many screens in the stadium stating.
"You, who's going to fight Riser Phenex, state your name and purpose." Sireena announced.
"Issei Hyoudou, I'm fighting this fried chicken for Rias Gremory. Issei said.
"Very well, the three Maou present in this fight will grant you one favor each if you somehow come out on top, you can state them now or have an audience with us later on." Sireena said with a bit of shock at the mention of her younger sister.
"My Lord, you can't possibly award this lowlife, he doesn't stand a chance against Riser." Riser spoke.
"He came all this way to fight, we might as well see what he's capable of, and if he makes it far enough, a reward is what he deserves." Sireena spoke in a regal tone.
"If that is your wish, my lord." Riser spoke with a hint of annoyance.
*ANOTHER ROOM IN THE VIP AREA*
Rias, the ORC members, Sona, and her peerage were put in one room discussing the outcome of the battle.
"Sona, what do you think is going to happen in this battle?" Rias asked her friend.
"I think Hyoudou-kun can win if he's aware of the Phenex family's powers." Sona answered.
"He knows about the power, it's only a matter of how long he can keep up and how strong he can hit." Rias said surprising Sona as to how analytical Rias was.
"We can only watch from here." Sona said.
*COLOSSEUM BATTLEGROUNDS*
A projection of Grayfia manifested in the middle of the arena.
"Greetings to all who is watching, I am Grayfia, queen of Sireena Lucifer, I will be the mediator for this battle, in which the conditions are as follows; If Issei Hyoudou wins, he will earn three favors from the three Maous present, and if Riser Phenex wins, he will immediately be married to Rias Gremory, and with that, BEGIN!" Grayfia announced.
Riser sprouted his hellfire wings and charged at Issei, firing a flurry of fireballs at Issei, the latter dodging them with ease.
Issei now unfurled his devil dragon wings and flew up, mesmerizing the crowd watching as they've never seen anyone have wings like that, Issei then fired smaller-sized summoned swords towards Riser trying to give off the image of him taking the battle light-heartedly.
Riser seeing this provocation from the boy angrily fired a larger and faster fireball towards Issei hitting him but didn't do any damage.
"What's wrong Yakitori-sama? Can't put a dent on me?" Issei said mocking the devil.
"Why are you not taking this battle seriously?!" Riser retorted in anger.
"I am, I just don't feel like putting up the effort." Issei shrugged.
Riser decided to take things to a close-quarter fight, coating his fists in hellfire, and fought Issei in hand-to-hand combat, Issei materialized Severance and blocked Riser's attack following up with a flurry of slashes and evasive maneuvers, he then stepped back and focused his demonic energy on Severance and fired two crescent-shaped energy blades directly at Riser hitting their target as Riser's body was split in half but regenerated all the damage shortly.
Issei pressed the attack even further by using Cavaliere to try continuous and heavy hits on the devil, he ran over him in its motorcycle form, performed gruesome combos that shredded Riser's body.
Riser's mind was slowly breaking down from the pain, and the regeneration tolled on his stamina, he was beyond pissed, he flew up the sky and charged a fireball that's the size of a large boulder and threw it directly at Issei.
Issei pulled out Ebony and Ivory, he charged twin pistols with his demonic energy and smashed them together, the two guns glowed and formed a substantially sized rail gun and fired it at the fireball completely obliterating the attack.
Sweet, so this is what Nero said about it being a Nico special. Issei thought.
All the spectators were shocked, Issei completely canceling Riser's attack without a sweat and they can't even sense him, Issei seeing the shocked looks on the spectators faces, decided that it's time.
"Playtime is over Yakitori." Issei said with a smirk
"What do you mean?!" Riser scowled
"Let's do this, Ddraig!" Issei roared as the 'Boosted Gear' manifested on his left arm
[You got it, partner. WELSH DRAGON BALANCE BREAKER!] Ddraig announced from the gauntlet.
A bright light that switched between green, orange, and crimson radiated across the entire arena blinding the spectators momentarily.
When the light died down an armored figure appeared, its form was different from what the legends tell, its armor still carried the colors of the Welsh dragon, the main differences were the four wings sprouted from the figure's back that glowed in all its radiance, and it looked more draconic than what many would've thought. (A/N: Dragonic Blademaster "Souen" from Cardfight vanguard.)
The pressure from Issei's balance breaker was enough to send chills down all the spectators watching, especially the older devils, it's the all too familiar aura of the dragon of domination mixed with another powerful entity, and he was certainly living up to the title.
"W-w-who are you?" Riser asked weakly as he was the one closest to Issei's proximity.
"I am Issei Sparda-Hyoudou, this generation's Red Dragon Emperor and a descendant of the legendary dark knight, Sparda!" Issei announced.
*WITH THE MAOUS*
"S-s-sparda." Ajuka whispered to himself.
Sireena hearing this wondered who that was.
"Ajuka, do you know this Sparda you speak off?" Sireena asked.
"Not personally, but I've read and heard about him; He was the legendary dark knight that slew an entire demon army along with their leader the prince of darkness, Mundus. I thought that Sparda was mere legend and now this boy is proclaiming that he's a descendant of such a powerful entity.
"So is Issei Hyoudou that strong?" Serafall chimed in.
"Considering that Sparda was said to be among the top 10 most powerful beings in the world, he may very well surpass all of us in power if he grows and trains enough, he's also the Red Dragon Emperor, and I have a feeling we haven't seen his true form." Ajuka said widening the eyes of his fellow maou.
*RIAS AND THE OTHERS*
"Rias, did you expect this?!" Sona asked her friend/rival while losing her composure.
"I-I didn't, I expected him to be at middle-class when he first showed us his power, and I didn't know that he was the Red Dragon Emperor." Rias answered in complete shock.
"If you managed to convince him to join your peerage, you would've been a rating game champion already." Sona said.
Rias could only nod in agreement.
"And you, Saji, you tried to size this monster up when you first met him?!" Sona scolded her pawn.
Saji looked aimlessly contemplating his life choices.
*AZAZEL'S APARTMENT*
"So, the kid decided to show himself now, perfect timing hehe." Azazel said amused.
"Who showed up?" A feminine voice answered.
"Your eternal rival, Valeria." Azazel answered.
Valeria Lucifer is a young woman in her teens, she had long silver hair, sapphire blue eyes, and a buxom figure, she is also this generation's White Dragon Empress, wielding the sacred gear 'Divine Dividing' the 'Boosted Gear's' rival sacred gear.
{I do sense Ddraig's awakening, it would appear that his host is also a powerful one.} Albion spoke as a pair of blue mechanical energy wings unfurled behind Vali's back.
"Oh, Albion, you and your host are in for a very big surprise." Azazel answered cryptically.
"Can't wait to meet this sucker." Vali said as she made her two fists collide.
*UNDERWORLD COLOSSEUM*
Issei prepared to attack Riser, the latter gathering enough courage to try and put up a fight.
Issei conjured eight BOOSTED summoned swords that went straight to Riser, impaling the devil the swords later exploding dealing massive damage. Riser at this point realized what a huge mistake it was to challenge such monster to a duel.
The boy pulled out Ebony and Ivory and blasted Riser turning his body into Swiss cheese the devil later regenerating from the damage, but this time, it took longer.
The one-sided beatdown continued for almost an hour, Issei used every move in his arsenal, from a supercharged shot from the combined Ebony and Ivory, a body shredding experience from Cavaliere, and a flurry of slashes from Severance, the spectators could only watch as Riser Phenex, a once immortal bird was reminded of how mortal he really was.
"Got anything to say, Yakitori-sama?" Issei said with a sadistic smile.
"Kill me… please." Riser said weakly as his mangled body had trouble regenerating from the damage.
"Alright then." Issei said as he had Severance transform to its katana from and performed a quickdraw stance.
The energy around Issei started to condense and incorporated it into Severance saying:
You shall die.
Issei was about to draw the sword, he noticed a magic circle appearing in front of Riser, A female devil appeared trying to shield Riser.
"That's enough, he surrenders!" The girl said teary eyed.
Issei stopped the attack and reverted to his base form.
He saw a girl with blonde hair styled into drills, blue eyes, a petite figure with a bust size that shouldn't be allowed for someone her size, and was wearing a dark lavender dress, this was Riser Phenex's little sister, Ravel Phenex.
"Fine." Issei said, surprising Ravel as she blushes at the sight of Issei's base form.
Grayfia teleports in the middle of the arena.
"The battle is over, Issei Hyoudou wins!" Grayfia announced.
"I'd like to have an audience with the Maou." Issei said, Grayfia only nodding as the four figures teleported away.
Grayfia teleported herself and Issei to the VIP area where the Maou where seated.
"We shall take this conversation to my office." Sireena said with a smile.
*SIREENA'S OFFICE*
The group arrived at Sireena's office, Issei expected her office to be a bougee looking office but was surprised to see a regular looking office; it had dark blue walls with dark gold trimmings, a good-sized table, and a snazzy-looking chair, the office looked complete with the modern-looking furnishing that went well with her office's aesthetic.
Sireena gestured Issei to sit along with the other two Maou, Grayfia stood behind Sireena as she is her queen.
"Congratulations on your victory Issei Hyoudou, can I ask you a question first before we get to your favors?" Sireena asked
"Thank you, and yes you may." Issei replied.
"Are you an ally to us?" Sireena asked as her expression changed to a serious one, the other Maou looking at him.
Issei couldn't help but stare at Sireena, she was basically Rias, but more mature and refined.
"Yes, that battle was all part of my plan for my debut to the supernatural world, and I plan on joining the devils since it's what I am." Issei explained casually, earning a smile from Sireena.
"I'm glad to hear that, now what do you want from us, you have three favors." Sireena said.
"First, I want Rias' engagement to be called off, second, I want a set of Evil Pieces, lastly, I want to learn a greater level of teleportation magic." Issei said finishing his requests.
"I have no objections, by the way, when you receive your Evil Pieces, you're immediately a high-class devil. Sireena explained earning a nod from the boy.
"Do I have to take an exam or something? I'm certain that being a high-class devil isn't as simple as getting it through a favor."
Quite perceptive, good. Sireena thought.
"Seeing as you defeated Riser Phenex in a battle, you most certainly pass the physical aspect of the exams, you only need to take the written, which will be held in a week, but you will still get your Evil Pieces handed to you by Ajuka." Sireena answered.
"I see, what do I need to study for?" Issei asked with a bored expression.
"History and Written Language." Sireena answered.
"Great, I only know what the supernatural world is now, and I don't know a single word in your written language." Issei answered sarcastically.
"I'm sure, you can pass it, you have Rias and Sona to ask about it." Sireena said giving the boy a glimmer of hope.
"Ajuka, Serafall, anything to say?" Sireena asked her fellow Maou.
"None, I can give Issei Hyoudou his Evil Pieces right now actually." Ajuka said with a smile.
"Same, I can teach him greater teleportation magic." Serafall said happily.
"Alright, I agree on having Rias' engagement be called off." Sireena said in visible relief.
"Issei Hyoudou, are you really Sparda's descendant?" Ajuka chimed in wanting confirmation from the boy.
"Yes, he's my great grandfather, my grandfather being his younger son Dante, I'm the son of his daughter, Kalina." Issei explained earning a nod from Ajuka.
"Quite curious indeed, but what about the draconic aura we sense from you." Ajuka asked earning nods from the other two Maou.
[I got this one, partner.] Ddraig making his presence known as the gauntlet materialized on the boy's arm.
"It's an honor to meet the Welsh Dragon." Ajuka said.
[Likewise, the same goes for the rest of the Great Satans present, back to my host's aura. He was born from a pure-blooded dragon, his father, Syrax was one of my best students, he had potential to be the third heavenly dragon if he was still alive and continued to hone his skills, and if he did, he and Crom Cruach may very well have a rivalry like mine and Albion, the cause of his death is unknown, my host's mother won't disclose the details.] Ddraig explained earning nods from the Maous.
"I see, I would like to see how the Evil Pieces react to you and your power." Ajuka said grabbing his chin.
"Your existence is nothing short of a miracle." Sireena chimed in with her mouth agape.
Serafall went up to Issei and touched his forehead with hers earning a blush from the boy, the latter feeling magic course from his head.
"There you go, you now know how to teleport anywhere in the world." Serafall said chuckling at the boy who's beet red from blushing.
"Come with me, Issei Hyoudou, we will go to my laboratory to get your Evil Pieces." Ajuka said.
Issei went to Ajuka as he prepared a teleportation circle and faded away.
"So, Sireena, you like him?" Serafall said with smug-looking face, making Sireena blush in response.
"N-n-no, it's only good that we secured a valuable and powerful ally." Sireena said trying to sound proud.
"That's nice to hear, the guy's a lady killer, and I want a piece of him." Serafall teased.
"Hey! He will be my little sister's husband and mine, and that's final!" Sireena said with a visible blush.
"Looks like we'll have to see what moves our little sisters do in order to catch quite possibly the biggest fish in the underworld hehe." Serafall said with a giggle
"Hmm, indeed we shall." Sireena said as sparks could be seen in between the two Maous.
Grayfia only smiled at the scene, she knows how her king works and feels, and she's not doing a good job of hiding it.
*AJUKA'S LABORATORY*
Ajuka and Issei were seen entering the laboratory's lounge, the pair was greeted by very attractive woman.
"Ah, Latia, what brings you here?" Ajuka asked.
Latia Astaroth is a beautiful girl with blond hair with blue tips, almond eyes, a voluptuous figure that's similar to Rias, wears a red noble-looking dress with black fur that covers the sides of her neck and nape.
"I had planned to catch up with you, but it seems you're busy." Latia spoke.
"You can say that, by the way this is Issei Hyoudou a descendant of Sparda." Ajuka introduced Issei as Latia's eyes went wide from shock.
"My, it's a pleasure to meet a descendant of such a legendary figure." Latia said.
"Likewise, Ms.?" Issei said not knowing who the woman is apart from her first name.
"Latia Astaroth, niece of Ajuka Beelzebub." Latia said with a smile
"Follow me, Issei Hyoudou, your Evil Pieces await." Ajuka said gesturing for Issei to follow.
"Can you drop the Hyoudou part? Issei or Ise is fine, I'm not one for formalities."
"Very well, Issei-kun". Ajuka said while Issei gave a whatever look towards Ajuka.
"Can I come too?" Latia asked.
"Of course, we can use the time to do what you originally planned." Ajuka said happily.
The trio made their way to Ajuka's main laboratory, Issei was presented with a very sophisticated laboratory that exuded a mad scientist vibe to anyone who enters.
Ajuka walked up to a pedestal and channeled his magic into it, making the contraption open. A white box appeared once the smoke cleared, Ajuka grabbed the box and presented it to Issei.
"Issei-kun, I need you to focus your magic or any power source you have on this box." Ajuka said and Issei nodded in compliance.
Issei focused his demonic and draconic energy on the box and the box began to glow crimson, a few moments passed, and the box now has the Sparda magic circle engraved on top of it, the color of the box changed into a crimson and orange gradient.
Ajuka opened the box and a set of chess pieces that glowed orange with a Damascus pattern floated, what caught Ajuka's attention was that the King piece responded to Issei's power, not even high-class devils could make the king piece respond to them, except for the Maous and their peerages.
"It looks like my hypothesis was right." Ajuka said with an uncharacteristic smirk.
"What does that mean?" Latia finally spoke up.
"Issei-kun's potential and power can rival or even surpass Sireena Lucifer." Ajuka said widening the eyes Latia Astaroth from such a proclamation.
"Are you certain, uncle?" Latia asked in shock.
"Yes, and him being the Red Dragon Emperor, he has the potential to reach god-class power or even beyond." Ajuka answered.
Latia was about to faint until Issei caught her bridal style.
"You alright, Ms. Astaroth?" Issei asked the devil.
"Y-y-yes, thank you for catching me, and Latia is fine." Latia answered with a visible blush.
"Very well, Latia~" Issei answered and teasing the devil.
Maybe I can play matchmaker for these two Ajuka thought.
"Anyway, Issei-kun, here, absorb the king piece into you." Ajuka said earning a nod from the boy.
Issei grabs the floating king piece, and it slowly gets absorbed by Issei's body.
"Wow." The boy said in awe
"How do you feel?" Ajuka asked curiously.
"I feel as if I'm stronger by a hundredfold." Issei answered.
Ajuka was visibly surprised by this, he wasn't sure if he was joking or being serious.
"Very interesting indeed, here are the remaining pieces, whoever you want to reincarnate as your servants are up to you." Ajuka explained as he gave the box to Issei.
"Ah, which brings me to my first servant." Issei said as he formed a pocket dimension to store his Evil Pieces.
"Who might this be? Pray tell." Ajuka asked.
"Do you know Tiamat?" Issei said casually
The mention of Tiamat immediately made Ajuka and Latia sweat drop, how can someone talk about a dragon king so casually, the strongest one no less.
"Erm…Yes, she secretly oversees all rating games for me. Don't tell me you want to make her your servant." Ajuka said nervously.
IS HE INSANE! Ajuka thought.
"That's the plan." Issei said with the widest grin he can muster.
"Oh my, I can't say no to this can I?" Ajuka said as he facepalmed.
"Nope." Issei deadpanned.
"Very well, I'll take you to her, Latia you're coming as well, this should be interesting." Ajuka said as he prepared a teleportation circle
*FAMILIAR FOREST*
The trio were teleported to the familiar forest, they only saw an endless number of trees and a never-ending pathway.
"Hoo, what brings the Maou Beelzebub-sama here?" A voice spoke.
"Familiar master Zatouji, we're here for some business." Ajuka said.
The familiar master Zatouji is a middle-aged man with a lanky build, he has neck-length hair tied to a ponytail, and brown eyes. He wears a white singlet, black cargo shorts with a blue sweater wrapped around his waist, red sneakers, black fingerless gloves, a dark blue cap, and carries a yellow backpack.
"What would that business be?" Zatouji asked in curiosity.
"Before that an introduction is due. This is Issei Hyoudou, a descendant of the legendary dark knight Sparda, and this generations Red Dragon Emperor." Ajuka introduced Issei, making Zatouji jitter at what the boy is.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Zatouji-san." Issei said politely surprising Latia and Ajuka by his humility,
"We're here to see Tiamat, Issei-kun here wants to make her his first servant." Ajuka said making Zatouji spit his orange juice drink.
"Now this I wanna see." Zatouji regained his composure.
Ajuka, Issei, Latia, and Zatouji made their way towards the far end of the forest where a large cave is seen, and not a moment later, a deafening roar was heard.
"DDRAIG, WHAT ARE YOU AND YOUR HOST DOING HERE?!" A loud feminine voice was heard.
A huge mass flew out of the cave spraying dust all over the place, once the dust had cleared a thirty-meter light blue western dragon with dark blue horns and gold outlines was seen hovering above the four.
"Tiamat, calm down, we're here on peaceful terms." Ajuka reluctantly spoke knowing that peace was never an option
"HOW CAN I BE CALM WHEN THIS IDIOT COMES HERE ALONG WITH HIS HOST, KNOWING THAT HE STILL OWES ME?" Tiamat screamed
"What does he owe you anyway?" Issei asked.
"He still hasn't returned my treasure and he promised me hatchlings!" Tiamat again screamed.
The statement had the four surprised.
[Oh, I completely forgot about that.] Ddraig said as a green light glowed on Issei's left hand.
This further angered Tiamat.
"How can you forget something so important, you dumbass!" Tiamat said
[Look Tiamat, I accidentally destroyed your treasure when I fought Albion, as for our hatchlings, my host might suffice, he's half-dragon after all.] Ddraig spoke trying for a peaceful approach.
"Hey! I'm not a bargaining chip for your problem!" Issei spoke to Ddraig.
[Technically you are, my problems are yours too since you're my current host.] Ddraig said amused.
"There's only one way to settle this then… We fight." Tiamat said.
"You've gotta be kidding me, another fight?" Issei said frustrated.
"Well, you need to prove yourself first to become my mate." Tiamat said sternly.
"Fine fine, let's do this!" Issei said excitedly.
[WELSH DRAGON BALANCE BREAKER!] Ddraig announced through the gauntlet.
"Impressive, your wings are beautiful, and your power is beyond what I expected, this should be fun." Tiamat said as she prepared to fight.
Issei instantly darted to Tiamat with Severance in hand choosing to do an overhead slash, Tiamat dodged this with ease retaliating with a slash from her claws, the attack doing little to no damage on Issei.
"Is that all you've got?" Issei taunted the dragon king.
"Don't underestimate me, boy." Tiamat retorted angrily.
[Remember partner, when it comes to emotions especially rage, dragons are extremely vulnerable.] Ddraig said.
"I know, we'll use this to get her to make mistakes then strike, she's got waaaaay more battle experience than me." Issei replied.
"Try me." Tiamat challenged the boy.
"Alright." Issei said with a smirk.
Issei transformed Severance to its katana form and performed ten judgment cuts six of them hitting the dragon doing decent damage, but not enough to break through the scales.
"Damn it, not strong enough." Issei said in frustration.
[You know partner, you can try that move you used to almost kill the Phenex brat.] Ddraig said giving the boy the green light.
"Alright, I'll do it when we have the opening, it takes time to charge it." Issei replied to his dragon.
Issei summoned Cavaliere and dashed towards Tiamat in its motorcycle form, quickly reconfiguring to its buzzsaw form, he performed a five hit combo that dealt a lot more damage. He sent barrage of summoned swords towards the dragon nearly piercing its scales much to the surprise of Issei, he thought that the summoned swords wouldn't do much.
He's keeping up well, looks like Ddraig's a lucky one for having a host this strong Tiamat thought as she regained her bearings from Issei's onslaught.
Tiamat charged at Issei, successfully landing a flurry of claw swipes and tail bashes, nearly breaking the balance breaker's armor.
"She's strong, but the experience gap is way too big, anything we can do, Ddraig?" Issei asked his dragon in frustration as his armor gets repaired.
[I got nothing partner, I'm just a brute force type of dragon with no plans.] Ddraig said with a chuckle.
"Why didn't I think of that." Issei said.
[Think of what?] Ddraig wondered.
"Brute force, we just have to boost out way through." Issei said with a smirk.
[Alright partner, let's show her true domination!] Ddraig replied in high spirits.
"Let's go!" Issei roared in excitement.
[BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST]
Issei dashed towards Tiamat in blinding speeds connecting an axe kick to the dragon's head shooting her whole body down to the ground, the boy pulled out Ebony and Ivory, charging the twin pistols with his demonic and energy quickly forming a railgun shooting the downed dragon, with a huge crater forming below.
Ajuka, Latia, and Zatouji can only watch in awe as they've never seen someone fight the Chaos Karma Dragon with such ease and finesse after taking so much damage earlier.
"Not bad, now take this; Chaos Breath!" Tiamat roared as a blue beam of energy shot out from the crater directly hitting Issei.
The damage done by the attack broke all of the armor revealing a somewhat vulnerable Issei.
"Damn, that hurt like hell, let's take this up a notch." Issei said strained immediately recasting his armor.
"Hoo, that was a quick recovery, not one of Ddraig's past host, could recover from that." Tiamat said surprised.
"Like it so far?" Issei asked as he was enjoying the battle.
"Yes, but your gonna have to do more than that to prove your worthiness." Tiamat said proudly
"Alright, let's do this!" Issei said with a battle-hungry grin.
Issei summoned Severance in its katana form having Ddraig perform twenty BOOSTS, using Transfer to increase the sword's power immensely.
Issei went in a quick draw stance condensing the power into himself and Severance.
Tiamat seeing this and feeling the monstrous amounts of power knew she was done if she let the attack go through, she rushed at Issei at full speed, but she was too late, the boy saying.
Eliminate all. Issei said as he drew the sword slashing so quickly that afterimages of himself were seen.
Tiamat appears to be frozen in time as Issei reappeared just in front of the dragon sheathing the sword.
As soon as the sword went in the sheath, Tiamat was seen moving, but a second later, numerous slashing sounds echoed through the forest, cracking the dragon's scales, and injuring her severely.
Ajuka and the others stood there shellshocked at what just happened, Issei Sparda-Hyoudou defeated the Chaos Karma Dragon Tiamat.
"Seems like I underestimated you, boy." Tiamat said panting.
"So, am I worthy?" Issei asked sarcastically as he dispelled his balance breaker.
"Yes, you passed, so what the hell do you want with me? I'm pretty sure you didn't come here on a whim." Tiamat said trying to get up.
"I want you to be my servant." Issei said being direct.
"That's it? But you're still gonna be my mate, right?" Tiamat asked bluntly.
"Yes, and yes." Issei said while blushing from the last part.
Issei took out a rook piece and began the reincarnation ritual.
"In the name of Issei Sparda, I command thee, Tiamat, become my rook and my embodiment of absolute defense and offense!" Issei chanted.
The rook piece was slowly absorbed by Tiamat, making her part devil and part dragon.
After Tiamat's reincarnation, she glowed a bright blue light and seems to get smaller in size by the second.
Once the light died down, a tall woman was seen with pale skin, long light blue hair that reached her hips, heterochromatic eyes, a blue right eye and a golden left eye, and an extremely attractive figure with a bountiful chest. Tiamat wore a sleeveless top with a design that resembles her scales, a long open skirt that resembled her wings, and a pair of black combat boots completing the look.
Issei couldn't help but stare at Tiamat, his dragon instincts were roaring for him to mark her and make Tiamat his mate.
Tiamat, noticing this decides to play with the boy.
"You like? Master~" She spoke seductively.
"I-I sure do." Issei sheepishly replied.
"So, where are you staying right now?" Tiamat asked
"If you're asking to live with me, you can't, not yet at least, we're a full house, you'll have to stay here for the meantime." Issei explained earning puppy eyes look from the dragon.
"Aww, that's too bad, I wanted to mate with you as soon as possible." Tiamat said.
"The time will come." Issei replied with a visible blush.
[I can't believe it partner, you quelled Tiamat's rage towards me.] Ddraig spoke teary-eyed from the sacred gear.
"I still hate you, Ddraig, your host is who interests me." Tiamat said.
"Is that all, Issei-kun? If it's house renovations you seek, you can ask either Sireena or Serafall, both seem to take interest in you." Ajuka chimed in.
"Is that so? I'll keep that in mind, for now, I'll go back to Rias and the others." Issei replied
"Very well, let's go then, see you soon, Tiamat." Ajuka said as he prepared to teleport Issei, Latia and himself back to the VIP area of the arena.
*VIP AREA*
Rias and Sona along with their peerages were waiting in anticipation for Issei's return.
"What do you think he asked for?" Sona began the conversation.
"I honestly have no idea; it could be anything really." Rias replied bluntly.
"I'm sure he-" Sona was cut off as a magic circle appeared at the center of the room.
Out came Ajuka, Issei, and Latia from the circle making the devils in the room bow in respect towards the devil king.
"Do not worry, I'm only here to drop off Issei Hyoudou." Ajuka spoke formally as he and Latia teleported away.
"We can certainly ask him now." Sona said.
"Ask what?" Issei suddenly spoke.
"We were wondering what you asked for after your win against Riser." Rias now spoke up.
"That's straightforward of you two, but sure. I asked them for my own set of evil pieces, abolish your engagement to Riser, and finally asked for a greater level of teleportation allowing me to teleport around the world whenever I want to." Issei, answered truthfully.
Rias was visibly happy, Issei saved her from Riser, and she can further advance her relationship with him.
"Do you have a peerage member already?" Sona wondered.
"Yes, Tiamat she's my first piece and rook." Issei answered casually.
"WHAT!" Everyone in the room shouted.
"You mean to tell me you managed to get Chaos Karma Dragon, the strongest dragon king in your peerage?!" Sona asked losing her cool.
"Yes." Issei simply said.
"But how?!" Rias now asked.
"Simple, we fought, and apparently, Ddraig here promised her hatchlings, making me her mate too, but I haven't marked her yet." Issei explained.
Everyone in the room couldn't believe what they heard, the strongest of the Five Dragon Kings is in Issei Sparda-Hyoudou's peerage, just the mere presence of Tiamat already made him a rating game superstar in the eyes of both Rias and Sona.
"Marked?" Sona and Rias asked in unison.
[Basically, a dragon's way of making someone their lifelong mate, hence marking. if the male chooses to, he can have multiple mates, but the first one marked is the alpha of the pack or in other words the harem.] Ddraig suddenly spoke as a green light appeared on Issei's left hand surprising everyone in the room.
"That's pretty much it." Issei spoke as the dragon spoke what he was about to explain.
"To think that you're half-dragon, a descendant of one of the strongest devils in history, and the Red Dragon Emperor, you must be strongest of the Welsh Dragon's many hosts past, present, and future." Sona said amazed.
[I can confirm that he is indeed the strongest host I've had, not one of my hosts has been able to bend the 'Boosted Gear' this much to their will.] Ddraig spoke, catching everyone off-guard again.
"If that's all I'll be on my way home." Issei said as he walked up to Rias giving her a kiss on the lips much to her surprise.
Rias blushed as red as her hair, Sona too was blushing and was mad jealous as her crush just kissed her friend/rival right in front of her.
Issei, seeing this decides to ramp up his antics.
"You want as well, Sona?" Issei asked Sona looking at her in the eyes.
"Y-y-yes." Sona said softly not to be heard by anyone, but only Issei heard it.
Issei then grabbed Sona's chin and pulled her in for a kiss as well, Issei snuck his tongue in dominating the kiss, exploring the insides of her mouth, Sona could only melt deeper in as she never felt something like this before.
Akeno watch the scene as he imagined Issei doing the same to her.
Koneko was disgusted at first but wanted to experience it as well.
Asia looked on innocently as she was oblivious to love
Kiba gave the scene his signature awkward smile
The female members of Sona's peerage could only blush and watch except for Saji, who mentally cursed Issei for making out with his crush.
After a minute of making out IN FRONT of everyone, the pair finally broke off with a trail of saliva connecting their lips, Sona was gasping for air and was red as Rias' hair.
"Like it?" Issei asked teasing Sona.
"I-i-i-I don't know what to say." Sona replied shyly
"By the way, Kaichou, I'll be asking you for something once everyone's back in the human world." Issei said, Sona nodding in compliance still red from making out with Issei
"I'll be going for real now, see ya Buchou, Kaichou~" Issei waved goodbye to the two heiresses.
"He's definitely mine." Rias spoke with a smug grin as soon as Issei disappeared.
"No! He's mine!" Sona interjected.
"Hoo, what do you have to offer, he's a pervert and seems to like boobs more than anything." Rias teased Sona.
"So what? I'll get him in my own way." Sona said not making eye contact with Rias.
"That's not fair ladies, you should learn to share him, he's rather attractive." Akeno spoke up.
"Not you too, Akeno." Rias deadpanned
"I too want some of him." Tsubaki suddenly spoke.
"Oh Maou, not Tsubaki too." Sona said in frustration.
*HYOUDOU RESIDENCE; NIGHTTIME*
Issei teleported just in front of his house wondering why he won't just teleport directly to his room, perhaps it was his habit to always greet his mother by the front door.
"I'm home!" Issei announced.
"Welcome back, dear, so how was your grand debut? And where's Asia-chan?" Kalina asked in a slightly mocking tone.
"Went well, got my set of Evil Pieces, abolished Rias' engagement to that prick Riser, learned a greater level of teleportation, and got Tiamat as my first rook and piece, and Asia is with Rias and the others, I'm sure she'll escort her here or teleport in my room or something." Issei explained.
"Tiamat But how?! I know you're strong, but you haven't reached that level of strength yet." Kalina said in shock at what her son just said.
"Well, you remember the Evil Pieces. Apparently, I was one of the rare cases of getting the king piece to merge with me and my power, making me a lot stronger than before." Issei explained earning a nod from his mother.
"Let's continue this conversation over at dinner, you must be hungry from all the fighting you did." Kalina said with a smile.
Issei and Kalina made their way to the table where Kalina had the food already served and ate in comfortable silence.
"So, about Rias, why did you abolish her engagement to this Riser?" Kalina asked breaking the silence.
"I like her, even before I unlocked my powers, I already had a massive crush on her, and you're right, I am going after her and someone else." Issei said with a smirk.
"Hoo, who might be this other one." Kalina said amused.
"Sona Sitri, heiress to the Sitri class in the underworld." Issei said casually.
"W-what, you're not satisfied with one wife? Your father only had me." Kalina replied as she spat a little of her drink out.
"Well, I always wanted to have a harem, and Tiamat is my soon to be mate when I mark her since Ddraig promised her hatchlings, plus she's quite hot in her human form" Issei said.
"I swear you're definitely gonna get in trouble if this goes on." Kalina spoke in defeat.
"Heh, we'll see" Issei said with a smirk.
A knock was suddenly heard.
"I'll get it." Kalina said walking over to the door.
Kalina opened the door as saw Rias and Asia.
"Oh, welcome back, Asia-chan, and good evening to you, Rias." Kalina said with a smile.
"Good evening to you as well Kalina-san, I'm just here to drop off Asia." Rias spoke politely.
"Why don't you join us for dinner, Issei and I just started eating." Kalina said.
"I'd love to." Rias said as she and Asia went inside.
Dinner went on for a bit and all the food Kalina prepared was now finished.
"Rias, when am I gonna have grandkids?" Kalina asked bluntly making Issei and Rias blush in embarrassment.
"In Asia's presence, really?!" Issei suddenly spoke.
"I don't mind seeing Issei-san with kids, I will be the best auntie to them." Asia said.
She really is too pure for us. Kalina, Rias, and Issei thought simultaneously.
"Why not? You two make a great pair, the crimson princess, and the red dragon emperor, quite the match if I do say so myself, plus that Sitri chick, I'm sure she's a hottie as well." Kalina said.
"What!? You want Sona? You're mine and mine alone!" Rias spoke.
Realizing her mistake, she suddenly blushed up even more, she indirectly confessed her feelings to Issei and was completely played by Kalina.
"So, you do have feelings for my son, my gut is always right hehe." Kalina spoke proudly.
Issei could only watch the scene as he too was as red as Rias' hair.
[I'm sure most of you are aware of the supernatural allowing polygamy, and I support partner's, dream of having a harem, it's the only thing he was thinking of before he awakened his powers.] Ddraig makes his presence known.
"I'll have to think about that then." Kalina said amused.
"What's a harem?" Asia asked.
"Asia dear, it's when a guy has multiple wives." Kalina answered.
"Really? How is that possible?" Asia wondered.
"Well, it's the supernatural, anything can be possible." Kalina answered bluntly
Dinner went on for another half hour, Kalina did most of the talking mainly embarrassing Issei more in front of Rias and Asia since she's never had the opportunity to speak about her son like this.
Rias soon left with Issei escorting her outside his home, Rias later teleporting to her home.
Asia went ahead and did her nightly duties and went to bed, leaving Kalina and Issei alone in the kitchen cleaning up the table.
"Mom?" Issei broke the silence.
"Yes, dear?" Kalina replied.
"How did dad really die?" Issei asked solemnly.
"Guess I have to come clean at some point huh." Kalina sighed
Boom, that's it for this chapter.
Just wanna say sorry for taking so long to update the story, but I'll try to update it every two weeks or earlier depending on how much progress I do.
And that's about it, thank you so much for the support on this story.
Stay classy stay cool and don't be a fool. B)