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The decision!

Standing before the Maou's within a special chamber that was filled with different magical symbols on the walls and the floors, and four big chairs that looked fit for royalty, with each of the Maou's sat on them, Serafall included, Haruki was listening to the words of praise from him.

For what he had done for the Underworld, and how he had brought down Zephyrdor with his plans and tactics. He didn't mind either way, he was just glad that Zephyrdor had been stopped for the moment.

"This incident has been hard on you Haruki-kun, but thanks to your help, we had found the traitors within the Underworld, who had been supplying Zephyrdor, and before him, Naberius with money, secret information among other things. You have managed to save many lives with your actions, thank you."

Haruki bows his head.

"Fufu, thank you Sirzechs-sama. It has been my honour to work with you and bring down Zephyrdor."

"We received the information and are satisfied with how you handled the situation. But because of this action and the others you have given in the past until now, it hasn't gone unnoticed within the Underworld. There are talks of promoting you to become a High Class Devil."

Haruki looked on with mild surprise.

He had heard things before, but he expected that some would be against it.

"That's...very nice to hear Sirzechs-sama. Though I'm shocked that some horrible..." Haruki glanced at Serafall who stuck out her tongue. "...those lovely Old Devils who I simply adore~" Serafall nods slowly. "I thought they'd be against it?"

"Well, there's always some that might be, but the majority of them are singing your praises. They are rather excited to see the future of your abilities Haruki-kun. Your mastery over your Sacred Gear, you've earned a good number of titles in your young life. And now this event also, it shows how far you're willing to go to protect the Underworld, and your dedication as the Queen of a Maou."

"I train as hard as I can, it isn't to earn names or anything. I train to become strong to fight strong opponents, and being the best Queen for Serafall-sama, is purely due to how she helped me out when I was younger, I'd naturally do what I could for my King."

Sirzechs showed a signature smile that he usually had, full of warmth.

"You have been doing a lot for the Underworld in the years you've been a Devil, and even before that. This is just another notch on your belt as they say. Your ways of thinking, and how you've helped the Underworld develop, it has been great to work with you. A Queen of a Maou, that while might be the youngest, also has great experience, and you've developed your abilities to the point that I believe one day you could become a Maou yourself. Fufu, I can't imagine some of the Old Devils wouldn't be pleased due to your former status as a half Fallen Angel, but I'd be happy leaving the Underworld in your care for the time of my retirement."

Haruki felt rather honoured to hear that from Sirzechs.

"Thank you Sirzechs-sama, I'm just doing my duty as a Queen of a Maou. If I became a Maou one day...I've got a few ideas what I'd do as a Maou, I'd certainly be able to continue helping those that need it, and expand."

"I wouldn't expect anything different from you Haruki-kun. Also, with those who have been talking about it, I have also been speaking to the other Maou's, and we are all for your promotion to High Class status. Fufu, it might lead to some interesting circumstances where you become a King, I can't wait to see how people react to a former Fallen Angel Maou Queen that leads a Devils peerage."

Haruki began laughing along with Sirzechs.

He also wanted to see the look on some peoples faces as well.

"The fact that I've been noticed to this degree by those who have a lot of power, makes me rather excited. More than the promotion, I am pleased that the Underworld have begun making note of those less privileged than myself. If that's achieved, then I wouldn't mind if I was able to grow in status or not."

Sirzechs smiled at his words.

He thought that Haruki would say something of that nature.

"Still, it's quite impressive the career you've had as a Devil, and with the young age you are as well. I can't contain it! I can't wait for the day that we become family~ Marrying Ria-tan who's got an adorable crush on you~ I wouldn't mind calling you family~ You can call me Onii-chan if you like~?"

Haruki gave him a curious look.

He wondered if Sirzechs forgot about Rias' engagement or not.

"Onii-chan huh? Well, perhaps~"

Sirzechs clapped his hands together.

"Splendid, then it seems everything is currently going along rather well. I don't think that there's anything else for me to say other than thank you for accomplishing what you have. Because of you, we're able to capture the traitors, and question them on their activities."

"Really, it's okay Sirzechs-sama. I'm pleased that everything worked out rather well."

Sirzechs began smiling as did the other Maou's.

It was nice for Haruki to see the leaders of the Devils being rather relaxed.

It made them more approachable.

Something that Haruki appreciated quite a bit.


As that was going on, Rias stood before Isane as she sat down within her house. She was glad her parents truly had no idea what had happened, her wounds having been taken care of by Asia thankfully.

"It seems everything worked out well huh..."

Isane murmured, Rias nodded, sitting down close by.

"All I can do is apologize Ise, with what happened with Freed. We didn't even expect him to be able to do that."

"It's alright...Haruki-kun already explained. So don't worry about it Rias-senpai."

Rias was glad for that.

It seemed Isane was relatively calm despite what had happened with her.

"Yes...still, it was a horrible event. I'll be here to make sure nothing happens to you or your parents, at least until Haruki comes back from the Underworld."

"What is he doing anyway?"

"He's speaking to the Maou's about the incident, and is making sure that everything is okay."

"I-I see...I'm glad that he came. I was worried about that crazy Freed...trying to attack my parents like that...then me...thankfully he didn't get anywhere near my parents..."

"I know, some people out there will use any advantage they have to gain what they desire."

Isane nodded.

She didn't like Freed at all.

In fact, she hated him for what he tried to do.

"At least he's gone...right?"

She asked, just to make sure.

She didn't want to relive the nightmare that was Freed Sellzen again.

"Yes, he's been taken away and thrown towards the Fallen Angels."

"But...didn't they also..."

Isane was perplexed, so Rias filled her in quickly.

"The Fallen Angels that attacked, were doing it of their own accord. The leader of the Fallen Angels is a man that is reasonable, and since he is the Fallen Angels responsibility, the man known as Freed is going to remain with them for the time being until punishment can be given to him."

"I see...that's good. I'm just happy that he didn't hurt my parents."

Isane said, Rias could understand the relief that she felt.

"Haruki also told me that you awoke your Sacred Gear."

Isane remembered back to that fight, how she felt the pain and the power fogging her mind.

But she also remembered how Haruki came and helped her out, it left her feeling warm inside from such an act alone.

"Ehehehe...it was scary, and it was painful. But Haruki-kun assured me that I wouldn't be feeling anymore pain from it now. And that he'd make sure that it wouldn't act up like that."

"I'm sure that it wont. And we'll make sure that if you choose to use it, it will be in a safer way."

Isane gave a humbled smile.

She was glad Rias was acting as kind as she was.

"...If I didn't want to, would that be okay as well?"

"Has the incident with Freed...no, I already have my answer. He scared you, right?"

Isane didn't want to admit to it.

But she did get scared.

A natural reaction for what had happened to her.

"...I came face to face with a human like me...and he had such a wicked way of doing things...he said things about Devils being evil, and cruel...but what he tried to do to my Kaa-chan and Tou-chan...what he tried to do with me..."

"I know, it's the evils of this world that came Ise. I wont say that it will get better, and you'll never see someone like Freed again, but we'll be beside you. We'll fight those guys together with you. That's what it means to be friends, doesn't it?"

Rias' words caused Isane to smile.

"Fueee...Gremory-senpai, you do have a way with words~ I do feel at ease, knowing that you guys will be with me."

Rias gently smiled as a response.

"I'm glad that I can make you feel more relaxed."

"Seeing Haruki-kun using his powers though...damn he was cool! He took down a bunch of Exorcist guys within no time at all! Shooting out his power, he took them within an instant! And he even stopped my Sacred Gear going wild too! It actually felt good... "

Isane admitted at the end, her cheeks flushing when she remembered the good feeling spreading through her.

It felt so intense that she began shaking at the memory.

"It seems that he made you feel...extremely good."

Rias noted, Isane nodded with her growing blush being rather evident on her face.

"He surely did~ Aaah...that was a good feeling...I can't even begin to describe how good it was~!"

Rias looked on, glad that Isane was feeling better than before.

She didn't want her to have to worry about what could be happening, and focus on the good, positive things.

But it did make her wonder if Isane was going to become a Devil or not.

After the experience that she had, Rias knew it could go either way.


Meanwhile, Haruki paid a visit towards another location within the Underworld, he was going to go and see someone that had been helping him out.

When he arrived at a certain estate, he was greeted by a maid when he knocked on the door.

"Ah, Haruki-sama. Iryuka-sama has been waiting for you."

"Is that so? How did she know I was coming?"

The maid didn't know the answer as she simply stared at Haruki.

He waved his hand.

"It doesn't matter, may I come inside?"

"Of course, please follow me."

Haruki gave a thankful nod, and walked inside.

Moving through the large castle, he saw various images of the family that Iryuka belonged to.

Then when he arrived within the room, he saw a petite girl that had silver hair casually taking down a picture of Zephyrdor, before using her demonic power to blow holes within it.

"Good riddance is all I can say."

"I'd have to agree."

Haruki spoke up, the girl jumped, before turning around to see Haruki waving towards her.

"Ah...Haruki-san, you have arrived. I've been waiting."

"Confident that I'd come Iryuka-chan?"

"I could've sworn that I had a session booked for this evening..."

Iryuka murmured, bringing Haruki's eyebrow up.

"I'd have to check with Ravel-chan. Ooh yes, Ravel-chan also sends her regards."

"Ravel did, that's good. She seems to be as energetic as always...and the cat, is she still energetic?"

"Koneko-chan's happy, though I'm sure she'd have something's to say if she was aware I was here."

Haruki thought about Koneko briefly, knowing that she had a certain...thing when it came to loli's, and Haruki.

Iryuka, who could be described as a loli despite her surprising breast size, would be someone Koneko would probably find to be challenging.

"Either way, I've watched what happened with Zephyrdor, the idea that he had tried to kill me is still something that I can't wrap my head around, and find his actions to cause a disturbance within me."

Haruki could get that.

He moved closer, and sat down close by.

"He's gone now, made sure myself."

Iryuka adopted a small barely noticeable smile yet held slight mischief within it.

"I'm not surprised it ended that way, Zephyrdor always was the type to believe life was easy and everything should be his and people that might not be as privileged aren't good enough. Clearly, he doesn't know what he was talking about." Iryuka allowed a hand to run through her hair as she eyed up Haruki. "It was a good thing that you didn't end up staying in prison for too long, I'm sure Ravel would have worried."

"Aah, Ravel-chan's a tough girl, she was right there in Kuoh, and managing to do many things. She's been really someone I believe in."

Iryuka slowly nods.

"With the situation of Zephyrdor now being solved, it seems that I can get back to my regular duties. I've also been thinking about having a base within Japan."

As she said it, Haruki felt a precense coming in.

"Is that so? Why's that?"

Iryuka pulled closer towards Haruki.

"There's no special reason for it..."

"Yes there is."

As she spoke, another voice let itself known.

Iryuka's eyes turned to see Koneko stood there.

"Koneko-chan, what a nice surprise~"

Haruki waved cheeryfully.

"Senpai, I sensed a disturbance, I came to investigate."

Haruki gave bemused eyes.

"You saw Ravel-chan's planner, didn't you?"

Koneko sweat dropped.

"...Yes. I didn't think you'd be this early Senpai."

She admitted sheepishly, to which Iryuka responded with a cool expression.

"Koneko-san, it has been a while."

Koneko and Iryuka locked eyes, intensity came between the two of them.

"Indeed...it has been a while, not long enough."

Haruki thought "Ooh, shots fired~" with a curious smile and watched as Iryuka pushed herself forward.

"Yes, I also thought the same thing."

"...Then Senpai and I need to be leaving soon."

"Oh, but Haruki-san and I haven't had tea yet. Besides, I have booked a session for tonight."

Koneko's face dropped as Iryuka showed a slightly playful but mostly stoic expression.

"...I became aware while Ravel-san was explaining. I have many sessions with Senpai...I am Head Loli."

Koneko said with a sharp look for Iryuka.

Haruki placed a hand to his mouth in bemusement, finding Koneko to be rather adorable when she said things like that.

Iryuka took the look head on, as well as the words.

"Head Loli...is that so?"

"...A challenge?"

Koneko asked, Iryuka tilted her head.

Haruki could feel the intense atmosphere between them.

"I might join his peerage."

As soon as Iryuka said that, Koneko crossed the distance, and took Haruki's hand.

"Senpai, we should go."

"Fufu, you're acting adorable Koneko-chan, is there something wrong~?"

Koneko blushed lightly, not wanting to admit it, while Iryuka took Haruki's other hand.

"Haruki-san, stay for a little while, we could talk about, many things."

"You can't join his peerage."

Koneko said, Iryuka tilted her head.

"But, wouldn't it be up to Haruki-san if I did or not?"

"Yes, but you are the heiress to the Glasya-Labolas Clan, you can't join."

"There could be another heir out there if I did make my desires known. Maybe Haruki-san would help me if I asked. As shown with Zephyrdor, he's capable of making good changes, if I decided to join his group, then maybe it would be possible. Certainly, it would be worthy, I've seen Haruki-san do many things, I wouldn't mind being apart of that."

Haruki could hear that she actually did sound serious when saying it, even if the peerage part was partly to tease Koneko.

Though it also did sound that if she did want to join, she'd try her best.

"Don't burden Senpai."

Koneko and Iryuka, while both having stoic faces, glared hard for one another.

Though it seemed more of a friendly rivalry than anything truly serious.

Haruki gently petted both of their heads, their eyes going towards him as he grinned down at both of them.

"You're both quite adorable, aren't you~?"

Iryuka and Koneko looked up to Haruki, before Koneko hugged around his waist.

Iryuka looked between the two, before doing the same thing, annoying Koneko.

"Fufu, it seems these girls have a strong rivalry~"

Haruki sang within his mind, watching as the pair stared one another down, wondering how long it was going to be.


Later on, before heading back to the human world, which Koneko did after spending nearly an hour having a staring contest with Iryuka, there was a place Haruki decided to visit. Walking across the drive of the Bael clan, his eyes darted left and right, as he heard the sound of "Hah! Hah! Hah!" over and over again.

He also felt the surroundings shaking when there were violent clashes onto the ground. The strength managed to even shake the very earth around him.

He knew who it was by the voice and the way the earth was shaking also.

"Sairaorg-kun, are you going to come out or should I bathe this place in Holy Lightning?"

He heard a small laughter come from up above.

His eyes turned to see Sairaorg, a tall muscular boy around the same age as Haruki standing there, his body coated in a white glow.

"There you are. Come on down Sairaorg-kun, I'm waiting~"

Haruki smirked as the man came down like a meteor, and thrust his fist downwards.

The incredible strength that he wielded along with the aura sent a strong shockwave downwards.

The ground began to crack with the pressure of just being near the aura.

Haruki though raised his hand and shot off a mass of Holy Lightning upwards.

The Holy Lightning sprang up, and clashed with the aura.

The intense attacks blew apart the ground, Haruki's feet sunk into the earth as the earth around him gained massive cracks in them that spread for over half a mile, it seemed that Sairaorg hadn't held back on the attack.

"As always, you're showing your strengths, so I'll show mine also~"

Haruki pushed his power into it, and managed to disable the attack…

Only to see Sairaorg coming down at high speeds, so he brought up his arm, coated it with Holy Lightning and violently clashed with Sairaorg's fist, once more creating a shockwave so intense that the castles windows behind them were all shattering.

The maids and butlers cried out as did some of Sairaorg's servants from the intense way they attacked one another.

"My Sairaorg-kun, you don't call, you don't write, and suddenly you're attacking your guests~ How rude~"

Sairaorg began laughing at his words.

"Hahaha! I could say the same about you Haruki! I haven't seen you in a while!"

Their fists continued pushing against one another, the holy power of Haruki's attack was burning Sairaorg's flesh while in turn Sairaorg's fist was causing Haruki's arm to shake ever so slightly with the intense power he had.

"Sorry about that, been busy with that damn Zephyrdor, and his cohorts. Thankfully, he's been dealt with."

"I did hear about that, and I was lucky enough to watch it. It was quite...the interesting battle, showing how cold and calculating he was. But not enough for him to be able to win it seems."

Sairaorg added, with Haruki noting the flow of Touki around Sairaorg's form increasing.

"I see that your Touki is as strong as ever. If not stronger than the last time that we had clashed."

"Yes, I've been training with my Touki to make it become even stronger. And my strength, is to make sure that I could blow you away before your Holy Lightning would be able to reach me, but it seems that your physical strength is as excellent as always."

"Hehe, I don't let up my training just because we haven't had any kind of trouble in a while."

"Zephyrdor, the incident with him. Everything went smoothly, apart from the fight."

Haruki nodded, as their fists pushed one another away, jumping back a good distance from one another before exhaling.

"Yes, Zephyrdor has been dealt with and so have those who have been helping him it seems..."

"Though your words make suggest that it is, something in your tone tells me that isn't the case."

Sairaorg could tell something deeper was on Haruki's mind.

"Reading me like a book now?" Sairaorg shrugged his shoulders. "Yes, there is one thing that I have been thinking about, and that's to do with an Exorcist called Freed...well more than Freed, but it also pertains to him."

"Freed...I can't say that I have heard of him."

"Until recently, I don't believe I had heard of him either. Maybe I did, and I can't remember...either way, he's a Stray Exorcist, and he attacked a girl within Kuoh. The little shit also said he worked for Zephyrdor, but from my sources, it couldn't ever be confirmed if they had met or not, at least with Freed being approached by Zephyrdor."

"I see now, then you think...someone else was helping him?"

Haruki nodded, and followed up with some curious words.

"Yes, that's right. And I believe I know who."

Sairaorg wore a troubled expression.

"It couldn't be Diodora, could it?"

Haruki inclined his neck, looking slightly serious.

"Zephyrdor was my main concern, so I had less to do with Diodora, he could've been able to meet Freed secretly, and had him come to his side. No...more like, I know for a fact that Diodora would have done so, he's a man...no, he's not fit to be called a man, he's less than that with how I've seen him act to those under him, and I bet he does more than what I've seen him do. That's why, I've come to ask if you could keep an eye on him for me?"

Sairaorg adopted a bright smile.

"If it's simply that then that's alright with me. But how come you aren't?"

"Diodora's a slippery weasel, if I show my hand to him, then he might keep it more hidden than ever. But, if it's from someone that he wouldn't suspect to be on the lookout, then he's more likely to slip, I doubt Diodora would fall for a trick like Zephyrdor did."

Sairaorg understood, Diodora wouldn't try anything if he believed that Haruki was onto him, so he had to make it look like he isn't involved anymore, which would allow Sairaorg to keep better track of him.

"Yes...I see what you mean. Do not worry, I'll keep my eye on him!"

Sairaorg tightened his fist.

Haruki did appreciate it, and bowed his head.

"Thank you, my friend. Aah, now I've got to go back to the human world, do some last minute stuff..."

As Haruki said that, Sairaorg shook his head.

Tilting his neck, the former Fallen Angel hybrid watched as Sairaorg got into a fighting stance.

"As if I'd allow you to leave without at least one fight between us."

Haruki showed a more battle ready smile than he had before, indicating he truly was up for any kind of challenge that Sairaorg was going to be dishing out.

"Heh, with or without Longinus this time?"

Sairaorg pursed his lips.

"Lets try without this time."

Haruki smirked, and coated his entire body in a vast Holy Lightning.

"Alright then, lets see if you can fight my Holy Lightning."

Sairaorg could feel the holy power on his skin.

It felt like it was burning from the intense electricity that was being released.

Sairaorg also smirked at the sight, and allowed his Touki to shine. Spreading around his body, and causing the ground below him to simply crack and break from the intense power that he was releasing from his body.

"Don't worry about that, I've improved a good deal. So, I'll show you my power!"

Haruki began laughing.

"Now this is going to be a challenge. I always love challenges~"

Haruki shot forward, and moved so fast that the wind bent around him.

Sairaorg kept up with him, and their fists clashed once more, causing shockwaves that began breaking their surroundings to the point that the castles bricks were breaking, the Holy Lightning and Touki merged as fists flew at one another again and again...


A few hours later, Haruki returned to the human world, his face holding an excited smile and his body and clothing especially looked as if he had been in a fight. Rias wasn't surprised when she saw him.

"Sairaorg huh."

"Yeah, went to visit him, ended up fighting, the norm."

He replied, walking across the living room.

But then he saw Asia walking in...and she began freaking out immediately.

"H-Haruki-san! Y-Your body is covered in wounds?!"

Asia was completely worried.

She wasn't aware of how Haruki had fights sometimes with Sairaorg, or Vali and ended up having a few wounds.

"Aah, Asia-san, this is nothing to worry..."

As he went to explain, Asia rushed forward…

"Aah!"

But she tripped over her own feet, and went flying forward.

Haruki bounced forward, catching the blonde haired girl, and held her close.

"Ara, what's going on Asia-chan? Taking trips like that~"

"Hehehe, I didn't mean to do that~"

Haruki, seeing this as a good time, brought her close, and began walking out of the room.

Asia gasped when feeling him carry her. But it felt nice at the same time.

She allowed her body to sink into his own and then smiled as they walked up the stairs.

Going into Haruki's bedroom, he placed her on the bed, and Asia began blushing.

"H-Haruki-san...a-are we going to bed...t-together?"

Haruki gave her a curious look.

"I just thought it would be more quiet here."

Asia tilted her neck curiously.

"O-Oh...okay~"

Haruki found it rather curious as to what she was truly thinking.

Shaking his head, he sat down beside her, and looked keenly towards her.

"Asia-san, now that this stuff is over with, I was wondering what it is that you wished to do."

"What...I want to do?"

"Yes, I remember that you had some dreams you wished to do, and I wanted to know where you'd like to go."

"I...I can pick anywhere?"

"Of course, I'll make sure that wherever you go, you'll be safe from harm."

Asia placed a finger to her chin, and thought about what he had said.

"Erm...I don't know Haruki-san~"

Haruki sweat dropped.

"Well, that's alright too. You can take your time, and until then you can stay here with us, if that's what you want."

"Stay here...with you Haruki-san?"

She whispered, and thought about that deeply.

Thinking about how that would work between them, her being together with him.

She...liked the idea of him and her being together, he was the one who had given her support and helped her this far when she didn't have anywhere else she was able to go.

"I know that we're all Devils, and what not, but it doesn't have to get in the way of us being able to interact with one another. You can still follow God if that's what you want. I mean I talk to an Angel on a regular basis and God seems alright with that, so I don't see why you couldn't be with us, and still believe, and worship God in your own way. Even if you aren't with the Church, your love for God doesn't have to change."

Asia was rather touched by his words.

Haruki was giving her anything she wished for.

But all she wished for was simple things.

"Haruki-san...I don't really want many things...all I want is to be with people that...I can call friends. I never...really had friends before."

"When I was a kid, I only had my Onee-sama, and my parents. So I get that having friends can be important."

"That's why...I want to stay with you, Haruki-san...the first person that was ever kind to me...and kept me safe from bad people. Even if...you're a Devil Haruki-san, I am happy to be with you Haruki-san. That is...if you want me to..."

"Of course, I never had a friend that was a nun. It's rather interesting, isn't it?"

Asia gained a strong bright smile, nodding several times before she allowed her arms to hug onto his form.

He was rather surprised when she did that.

But she returned it, and held the young nun close to his body.

Asia smiled into the hug that they shared, and despite him being a Devil, she felt like she was with someone that she really did like, and she wanted to be with.

"Haruki-san..."

"Hmmmm?"

Asia continued to smile.

"Could you...help me learn Japanese?"

"Haha, of course~ Hey, maybe you could even come to our school~"

Asia clapped her hands together, and silently stared at him with hope within her eyes.

Then she allowed her voice to be known.

"Haruki-san...truly? Going to school with you?"

"Yes, it should be alright, I don't see why not. You'll even be in my class, I'll take care of you."

"Yes! Please take care of me Haruki-san! And I'll also take care of you!"

Haruki continued to smile.

He didn't have a relationship with anyone quite like he did with her.

He knew it was going to be rather fun exploring this kind of relationship. But more than that, he was glad that he could help someone, remembering his Mother, and what had happened with her, he was able to continue his promise of helping those who didn't necessarily have the capabilities of helping themselves, or that needed help but didn't know where to turn to.


That night, Haruki returned to his bedroom after doing a few duties together, only to be confronted by Serafall. But not just her normal self, it was Serafall dressed in nothing but revealing lingerie, pink at that. Showing off her beautiful and curvy body, the young woman showed an excited smile as she allowed her fingers to draw themselves up her body.

"I've done all of the tasks for today Sera-tan. Though it seems you've been waiting here~"

"My cute Queen, I've been waiting for you, you're right~ Now why don't you come over to the bed~?"

Haruki smiled at seeing his beautiful King before him.

He moved closer, allowing his clothing to fall from his body until he wore only his underwear. His eyes locked onto the King he desired, and his body moved forward. Getting on the bed, his hands moved to both sides of her body, his body hovering above her own.

Serafall smiled at the sight of her Queen, and his near nude body, smacking her luscious lips together.

"Now that Zephyrdor is out of the way, it's time for us to have some fun my cute handsome Queen~"

Haruki lightly smiled, bending down and allowing their lips to come together for only a few moments. Those moments allowed their feelings to expressed between them, Serafall even felt Haruki's tongue playfully teasing her own, something that roused excitement and desires to come up.

Her hands placed themselves on his chest, running down his toned stomach. Drinking in the form with her eyes, her hands slid around his waist, and reached his broad back, where her fingers tickled his skin and playfully kept running down.

Haruki continued to smile into their kiss, before he broke the kiss.

Serafall went to complain, when he bent to her neck, and began kissing said neck. His lips passionately pressed against her neck, and she even felt his teeth lightly nibbling at her neck, sending waves of pleasure to come through her.

Her head threw back, and her hips bucked upwards, but Haruki's fingers lightly ran down her torso. Gently guiding Serafall down to the bed, Serafall let out a cute moan, her right hand reaching his hair, running her fingers through his hair, and pushed his head deeper into her neck, wanting to experience more and more pleasure.

"Aah~ Haru-chan, you know my most sensitive spots~"

"And I haven't even reached your more sensitive places~"

With her face becoming hotter, her eyelashes batted together, and locked onto the sight before her. His eyes revealed calmness, yet teasing and love mixed all into one look, one look that caused Serafall to want to explore their relationship even further.

"Fufu, you are a naughty boy Haru-chan. But, that's okay I want to feel Haru-chan's love entering me also~"

"Sera-tan, you really are quite forward."

He noted, Serafall shrugged with excitement.

"It's because of you Haru-chan. I want to be with you my cute Queen~"

"Me too, Sera-tan."

Haruki began to smile, and went to place his lips onto her own…

When his phone rang.

Knowing what it meant, Haruki pulled reluctantly away from his beautiful Master.

"Mou...stupid Stray Devils..."

"Fufu, don't worry about it. I'll be back rather soon."

Haruki got off the bed, and stood tall.

Snapping his fingers, putting his clothes back on, he allowed lights to swirl around him with a transport circle.

Glancing back at Serafall, he smiled as he disappeared in a wave of lights rising up from the circle.

Serafall leaned back, and murmured "One day, I'll be with that boy~" before allowing her head to fall against the pillow, her eyes soon closed and she gained a small smile on her face that wouldn't be quelled by anything or one.


After Haruki left, he went to deal with the Stray Devil. Using his Holy Lightning, it barely took him five seconds to put down the Stray Devil, and he dusted his hands.

"Seems like it went pretty..."

He paused when he felt another aura coming close…

He knew who it was, and began chortling.

"Onee-sama, you didn't have to follow me for us to be..."

As he spoke, Akeno approached him.

Without saying a word, she allowed her arms to go around his upper body, pushing her large breasts into his chest. He felt a tinge of red dusting his cheeks, but otherwise remained composed, and he then looked down at her.

"Onee-sama, is there something on your mind?"

"No...I just thought I'd come and surprise you~"

Haruki didn't believe it.

Not that Akeno wouldn't do that, because she would, but he felt something was off.

"You can tell me Onee-sama, if there's something going on."

Akeno giggled softly.

"Don't worry, I was just thinking about something from the past, that's all."

"Hmmmm?"

"What Zephyrdor was doing, and tried to do...it seems that he truly was someone that hated you, Haruki..."

"He was full of himself, and believed he was superior without lifting a single finger. He tried his best to kill me, but he didn't even really train and relied on his naturally strong demonic power. If he had trained, then maybe he could've harnessed that power...but, in the end he didn't end up doing that, and lost as a result."

"Yes...I'm just glad you're okay Haruki. When you were in that prison...even if it was just pretending to catch out Zephyrdor…I didn't like it. I don't want you to be away from me for that long."

Haruki smiled at his elder sister.

"It wont be like when we were young Akeno-nee-sama. That time with Suou has come to an end, that's why I always train so I can be strong enough to fight off any threats. I'll even fight Dragons and God's if they tried to take me away from you."

Hearing that filled Akeno with more love than she had before.

She could see how serious he was by his expressions.

She also felt the same, she didn't want to be away from him.

"Fufu...I knew you'd say that. It's because you're very dependable Haruki...I wish that I could be..."

Haruki understood what she was saying, the true meaning behind her words.

"Onee-sama, this is...you know Onee-sama, you are very strong and capable. You also survived on your own for a year, and maybe you didn't have Suou...but you still did it. I'm proud to call you my Onee-sama, someone...I really do love Onee-sama."

At that, Akeno began to feel a bit better.

She felt unsure if she could be as strong as Haruki was mentally.

She knew his destructive power outclassed her own, but that didn't matter to her, as long as she was able to stand beside him then she was happy.

Allowing her lips to naturally come together with his own, the pair smiled into their kiss, and embraced one another.

When their kiss ended, Haruki saw Akeno's face buried within Haruki's chest.

She wasn't doing it due to being shy or embarrassed, she was just happy that she could express the love she had for the person that she immensely held dear to her heart.


The next day Haruki sat within his office at the school, looking over a few reports as Koneko perched herself on his lap, Ravel was sat off to the side, and Kuroka had her hands behind her back, just relaxing the best way that she knew how, and that was with a drink of milk.

"Koneko-san, Iryuka-san told me of your...situation from yesterday."

"That girl...lets not speak about her."

Ravel cringed at the seriousness from Koneko, while Kuroka grinned.

"Fufu, my cute Shirone has a silver haired rival for Head Loli~"

"I am Head Loli."

Koneko stated, something Haruki found cute.

Kuroka then whirled her neck to Haruki.

"Fueee, Haruki-chan. I've been hearing the rumours of a promotion~"

Kuroka giggled out, Ravel nodded.

"Haruki-sama's done a lot for the Devils world, so it is only natural. And this is just the latest thing in a long string of events. Still, it is great to see that Haruki-sama could be getting a promotion rather soon, then that means..."

Ravel began to smile to herself, the thought that she'd be with Haruki…

It really excited her.

To finally call herself his peerage member, it was a treat for her.

She was delighted in fact.

Kuroka then jumped from the couch, and winked while doing the peace sign with her fingers.

"Say, where's that cute nun anyway? I thought she'd be here nyaaa~"

"She's with Sera-tan right now. Apparently, she's showing Asia-chan around...I hope that she's able to survive..."

Ravel saw Haruki give a dramatic look, so she just adopted a smile.

"Still, with everything that's gone on, I'm looking forward to a bit of normalcy coming back."

Kuroka snickered.

"Nothing's normal around here Ravel-chan~"

Haruki had to mentally agree with her.

As he did though, he felt Koneko hold onto his hand, so he looked down.

"Something on your mind Koneko-chan?"

"...Nothing in particular, I'm just happy that...I am going to be your peerage member soon...to be with you always Haru-senpai...that's been my dream for a long time now..."

At her admission, Haruki couldn't help the smile that was appearing on his face.

"Yes, we'll be together quite soon Koneko-chan~"

"Not without me nyaaa!"

Kuroka meowed, Ravel sighed.

"He didn't mean like that..."

"I did Ravel-chan~"

Ravel blinked, as Kuroka smirked.

"I knew he did nyaaa~"

Koneko blushed a storm as she leaned back.

"...With Haru-senpai like that...I would be pleased..."

"Ooh yes you will Shirone! He's got a huge-"

"Kuroka-sama!"

Ravel berated, Kuroka huffed, and folded her arms.

"I was going to say personality. Huge personality, totally..."

"No you weren't."

Ravel deadpanned, knowing full well what Kuroka meant.

Kuroka stuck out her tongue in a playful manner, while Koneko imagined what it would be like being Haruki's peerage member.

She'd not say servant, because she knew Haruki would never treat them as such.

If anything, they'd be a family together, and that's what she wished for.


A few minutes later, Haruki continued doing his duties within the office while the girls had other things to do and left the office, leaving him alone for the moment.

Though he wouldn't be alone for long, as the door opened rather excitedly.

He looked up to see that it was Isane, who came bouncing into the room with a spring in her step for unknown reasons.

"Well, hello there Isane-chan. How are you feeling?"

Isane patted her arms, and her breasts, something that didn't go unnoticed by Haruki.

"All better! Thanks to you, and Asia! Damn she's really good at healing huh?"

"It seems that she is yes, she's a very good healer. But, I have to offer my apologies, what happened with you..."

As Haruki tried to speak, Isane cut him off.

"No, Haruki-kun...please don't apologize. You came in and stopped Freed...you also saved me." She said as she felt her cheeks reddening. "My family and myself...we're okay now. They didn't even know they were in danger...I'm happy they weren't dragged into a dangerous situation. You even helped me with my Sacred Gear."

"It shouldn't have happened in the first place."

Isane brushed off his words, and moved closer towards the boy.

Getting to his right hand side, she sat down on the table, Haruki was making note of how her top had been undone a little bit at the top of the breast area.

"That doesn't matter...but, it did show me how the supernatural world is scary. That guy Freed...he was really crazy. Talking about death as if it was a normal thing. Trying to cut me, stab me and kill me all while having excitement on his face. He looked deranged, and he acted like that also."

"Yes, he is a perfect example of how it can go wrong. The power, the ability to inflict pain onto others. Freed's actions are destructive in nature, and that's all he belongs on. It is a shame but there are more like him."

Isane furrowed her brows.

"...And you deal with these types all of the time?"

"It can be annoying, but yes I do deal with people like this. But, it isn't always like that. There are times that I get to help people, make people happy. It isn't all doom and gloom Isane-chan. But it can be tough."

"That's the question though...isn't it? If I want to be apart of that."

Haruki could sense there was something more that she wished to say, but she wasn't saying it just yet.

"Yes, and it would be your decision."

Isane's hand reached her face, allowing her slender fingers to go around her face, and reached her long brown hair.

"...To be honest, before I met Freed, I thought that being a Devil didn't have any downsides. I had fun with you guys, I saw you stopping bad Devils, and just having fun...but he showed me how dark it can be. How my family could also be put into danger...and it scared me."

At the admission, Haruki gained an understanding face.

"So, your choice would be to decline Rias-chan? It would be okay, you know? It is your decision, I can look after your family, and hide you away from other threats that might try and abuse your Sacred Gear, I could even seal your Sacred Gear permanently."

"T-That's possible?"

Isane was surprised, Haruki confirmed it with a nod of his head.

"Yes, if that's what you want to happen. Do you want me to do that?"

Isane had to think about that.

Did...she want it to be sealed?

She could just get on with her human life, and wouldn't have to be bothered by the supernatural...

"...That's a good question. Haruki-kun, may I ask you something?"

Haruki nods.

"Sure. What is it?"

Isane pondered on how she was going to word it.

Eventually, she understood how it was going to be.

"When you became a Devil...did you ever hesitate? I mean...you chose to become one didn't you?"

Haruki could understand why she was asking him that.

"I did, and I didn't have any hesitation. I took sometime to think about it, and I thought about the ups and downs. I didn't have a choice in fighting, that was decided the moment that the clan came after me and Onee-sama. But, I have a choice on what I use my powers for. I don't just have to fight, I can help others with my powers. Sure, I love getting into a strong battle, but what is really thrilling for me is to make sure people don't have to end up like I did, alone and unsure of how my life is going to proceed."

Isane listened to his words, and was taken in by them.

She really did like them quite a bit.

"So, helping people with power...Haruki-kun, my Sacred Gear, what kind is it exactly? Freed mentioned it was weak or something...but then mentioned something like it wasn't...I don't know...it seemed strong...w-was it strong?"

Haruki smiled at the sight before him.

"Your Sacred Gear, is a Longinus. One of the 13 in the entire world, there is no other Sacred Gear exactly like yours. So yes, your Longinus is rather powerful."

Isane looked at the arm that the Sacred Gear had appeared on, and was blown away.

"One of...13 in the world..."

Isane was astonished.

She, had something that no one else could have in the world.

"Right, it's called Boosted Gear. Said to house one of two Heavenly Dragons. I believe he's called Ddraig."

"Ddraig...Boosted Gear...and that's unique to me?"

"Hehe, that's right. Only you have that Sacred Gear."

Isane scratched her cheek, quite in disbelief.

"Hehehehe...that's...that's really...hahaha, I always thought that I wasn't special in anyway, but now that I have this..."

"That, doesn't make you special Isane-chan."

Isane blinked, confused by what he meant.

"I don't..."

"Isane-chan, you are unique. Nothing to do with your Boosted Gear. Yes, that's apart of you, but you aren't just the Sacred Gear, you're unique due to many things. And I'm sure, if you do or don't become a Devil, you'll show your uniqueness to the world. But...maybe dial down the more naughty ways like spying on people in showers without their permission~"

Isane sweat dropped at the end.

But the rest…

It was nice.

She had been called plain, ordinary.

But Haruki made her feel as if she was someone unique.

"Haruki...do you think I'd be able to do good as a Devil also?"

Haruki didn't have any doubts about the answer he'd give to the young woman.

"With the Boosted Gear, I can say you'd be a big influence in this world. Longinus users are in this world, whether that's for good or bad. In the current line up of the Factions, there's my Longinus for the Devils side and my friend also has one within the Underworld who's a King, for the Fallen Angels, they have two, and on the Angel's side, I know there's a Longinus user there that is rather strong within the Church."

"I see...so there's two, two and one...and if I became a Devil...then it would be three?"

"As far as I'm currently aware, but you never know. The Sacred Gear system is evolving, there could be new Longinus' in the future, some could awaken in any faction that there's a human or a human hybrid. It is 13 right now, but it could evolve to become something much more than it is now."

"So more can even be born?"

"According to the leading people that are studying Sacred Gears, then yes it is possible. But ignoring that Isane-chan...do you want to be a Devil?"

Isane thought about it.

The ups.

The downs.

The good.

The bad.

All of it filled her mind.

Remembering Freed...

But that was soon replaced with Haruki and the others, all smiling, laughing together, enjoying one another.

Those thoughts spurred her on, gave her better thoughts than she did with Freed.

Seeing all the good that could be done, her own thoughts and feelings on the matter, she believed that she had made up her mind.

"...I think that I do." Haruki didn't say anything as she continued. "Yeah, I didn't like being attacked by that psycho Freed...but, I do like that I could fight back, and stop him. I also like what you do, Haruki-kun. Going around and helping people...plus, I heard that I could gain a peerage all my own, right~?"

"That's certainly true. So, you'd fill it with...men I guess?"

Haruki mused.

He presumed that's what she'd want since he knew she spied on a number of guys in the school.

Isane laughed him off.

"Fufu, I wouldn't do something like that~ I'd fill it with girls~"

Haruki paused.

He was slightly surprised, but not overly so that she'd say something like that.

"Hahaha! I'm going to build the ultimate harem Haruki-kun! With you!"

Haruki blinked at her declaration.

"With...me huh?"

He...wasn't expecting that exactly.

He had to admit that.

"That's right Haruki! Lets do it! Together! We'll build the ultimate harem! Filled with women far and wide! Kuku, we could do so much together that it makes me feel all tingly inside~ What do you think of it Haruki? Is my dream good or what!?"

Haruki gave chortling at her, to her confusion.

"It's at least rather interesting."

Isane grabbed his hands, and leaned closer and closer, until they were practically touching noses.

"Then lets do it together!"

"My, you're so forward Isane-chan~ I didn't think you'd say that directly to me~"

Isane grinned ear to ear, and hopped onto his lap. Practically straddling him, her eyes went into his own and she held a small blush on her cheeks.

"Haruki-kun..."

"Hmmm?"

"I...I am going to become a Devil. But...it isn't for anyone but me. I want to be a Devil for my own reasons. I...also want to give my parents a good life."

"That's nice Isane-chan. No, can I call you Ise-chan?"

"Hehe...sure, I don't mind..."

"Then if that's your reason, I'll fully support you. Doing that for your parents, it's a wonderful thing, and as long as it is for yourself, then I can't say anything other than welcome to the Devils world."

Isane's neck buried itself against his own, Haruki felt her arms wrapping around him, so he mimicked, and held onto her also.

"It's nice...hugging you Haruki-kun...It's a really good feeling..."

"Yes, it is rather nice Ise-chan." Haruki bent down to her level, and allowed his lips to kiss her cheek, Isane was left a blushing mess. "I'll take care of you Ise-chan. If this is the path you've chosen, then I'll make sure you can be the best Devil you can, and get you that peerage you want. I'll make sure you're strong and capable Isane-chan, with the Boosted Gear, I'm sure you will be."

"Ooh Haruki..."

Isane continued to hug onto him her mind going back to the kiss on the cheek that he received.

Though she didn't know what was going to happen next, she knew that she'd be able to rely on Haruki, and one day, he'd be able to rely on her also. Thanks to him, she was introduced to so many new concepts, and she couldn't wait to begin seeing what the world truly had to offer her, and what she in turn could offer the world.


Sitting within a holding cell, Raynare and her gang were contemplating where it had all gone wrong. Since they weren't that strong, they were sitting together, and were speaking about the past experiences regarding what could've happened.

Raynare herself looked displeased with Dohnaseek.

"You know Dohnaseek, this is all of your fault."

Dohnaseek gained an annoyed shocked face.

"Excuse me?"

He demanded, but Kalawarner backed her up.

"She's right, you did this with being stupid, and rushing forward like always. Always getting in the way of me and my plans, and then you did things against Raynare's will also, we all had dreams, not just you."

"Yeah you bastard! Dodgy bastard!"

Mittelt added, as she turned away and began to quietly sob to herself.

Dohnaseek looked offended.

"I would've gotten away with it too if it hadn't of been for that meddling Haruki!"

"This isn't Scooby Doo, don't say things like that."

Raynare said with a depressed expression on her face.

Dohnaseek continued to scowl at what was being said.

"Tch, if we had all teamed up...we could've beaten him! That damn Longinus wielder that isn't even a full Fallen Angel! He is nothing to me! He is someone that has to watch his back! I will get out of here one day, and when I do...I'm going to be coming for him, and that bitch Isane too! Rejecting me! How dare she do something like that?!"

Seeing his rage, Raynare ignored him and turned her neck with a sorrowful expression.

"...Azazel-sama isn't ever going to trust me with anything again. He's going to hate me forever, and ever. I can't believe that this is what is going to happen to me...I hate him...I hate him so much! How dare he be like that with me?!"

Raynare yelled, then immediately regretted saying she hated Azazel.

Truthfully, she hated herself for what had happened.

Just then, a chuckling could be heard at the door.

It brought about new confusion to them.

"A-Azazel-sama?! Is that you!? Please let me out! I'll be good, I promise!"

Raynare pleaded.

But she didn't receive an answer.

"That...doesn't sound like Azazel-sama to me."

Kalawarner observed, Mittelt furrowed her brows.

"If not him...then who is it?"

As the laughter became louder, the doors violently opened, and revealed a man with very pale skin, and features that made him resemble a bat. He had pointy ears, and his red ruby eyes burned into them all.

"K-Kokabiel-sama?!"

Dohnaseek shot up, and bowed his body.

Raynare didn't, she didn't care for Kokabiel.

Kalawarner was on the edge, and did a half bow.

Mittelt was frightened, so she allowed her body to move naturally on its own and bowed.

"Yes, it's I, Kokabiel, who has come to you, Fallen Angels."

Making a grand opening tone with his voice...the Fallen Angels looked less than impressed, besides Dohnaseek who was eating this up, and was enjoying everything that was going on.

"...We know who you are though..."

Mittelt murmured, Kokabiel's dry eyes went towards her.

"I'm sorry? Did you speak?"

"Nothing! Just observing, that's all!"

Kokabiel rolled his eyes, and continued looking between them all.

"It seems that you have failed, because of the boy known Haruki Himejima."

At the name, they all stiffened.

Dohnaseek in particular remembered how he had lost to Haruki, and felt anger bubbling within him.

"Because of that, it seems that you've been thrown in here. It doesn't seem right, does it? Doing what Azazel asked, and now having to be thrown in prison for it. Azazel's losing his touch, don't you think?"

The Fallen Angels all looked surprised that he was saying things of that nature.

"C-Can you even say that?"

Raynare asked, due to her love for Azazel, and general dislike of Kokabiel, she had to at least speak up.

Azazel gave her a seething stare.

"Because I am of my status, I can say these things yes. His leadership is going to be the end of the Fallen Angels, we have to take decisive actions, now. Before he is able to get ahead, and is able to allow the wonderfulness of the Fallen Angels to be discarded to the side. He is someone that doesn't believe we could succeed against the other factions. I say that it's about time that we make our mark on the world, and do what we can, make our voices be heard."

Dohnaseek was enamoured with his words, he always did like Kokabiel, and now he was liking him even more.

Raynare felt disturbed by the words he said, and how he spoke about Azazel in general.

Kalawarner was still on the fence, she didn't care for Kokabiel, but she didn't outright hate him either.

Mittelt lastly was feeling anxious she didn't like the implications for her, and she didn't want to have to suffer anymore.

"That's why, I've decided that it can't continue on, and I am going to make a stand."

"You...You don't have the power to defeat Azazel-sama though."

Raynare interrupted, Kalawarner nodding.

"That's right, even if we helped...we would be unlikely to succeed."

Kokabiel smirked at the words.

"Perhaps right now that's the case. However, in the future I shall do what I can. And you all shall stand before me. Azazel wont accept you back, I've already had Freed agree to join me. He wishes to get back at Haruki Himejima for nearly taking him out, it seems that his rage can't be quelled. That pretend Fallen Angel hasn't got any hope of being able to stop all of us if we enact a plan that I have."

"A...plan?"

Kalawarner mused, not sure what to think of what was going on.

Kokabiel tightened his fist, and rose it into the air.

"That's right, I've got a plan to help us level the playing field. First of all, I'd like you all to join my side. Otherwise, you'll rot here. Azazel wont care about you, and he'll leave you all here. With me, Fallen Angels will be great again."

"...Why does it feel like you want us to follow you blindly?"

Mittelt's words were met with a cold stare from Kokabiel.

"Why do you keep speaking? It's as if you want to actually die."

"Eeep! Nope! It isn't like that!"

Kokabiel began laughing to himself.

"Funny, then lets keep this going."

Mittelt just lowered her head.

She didn't know what to think.

What was truly going to happen.

Whatever it was…

She knew that it would be dangerous following Kokabiel.

But Dohnaseek rose his hand into the air, and gave a determined smile.

"Kokabiel-sama! Can we...Can we kill Haruki?! He beat me...he beat me and my pride fell...I can't let a pretender Fallen Angel get in the way of us great ones! Please tell me we can make sure that he'll die!"

"That, and more Dohnaseek."

Dohnaseek didn't need anymore convincing.

The others on the other hand…

It was difficult to argue with Kokabiel.

But, each had something that they thought might make it better.

"Would...Azazel-sama love me if I was able to do this…?"

Raynare murmured, Kalawarner exhaled.

"I don't know about that...but, I'm tired of being last."

"We can do this..."

Mittelt had to say that, she didn't want to feel worry that Kokabiel might kill her.

Kokabiel looked at the Fallen Angels, and smirked.

At least, he had some people following him.

Even if they weren't that strong...they'd definitely provide some entertainment.


End chapter!

So, this was more of the wrap up to the previous arc and set up for some stuff in the future, with Haruki speaking to the Maou's, and sharing his concerns with Sairaorg, while also showing how their relationship is. Iryuka appeared this chapter, and seems to have a sort of rivalry between her, and Koneko.

Serafall seems quite intent on trying to get some alone time with Haruki, but was interrupted, it wont always be like that~ Haruki and Asia spoke, and she decided to stay with Haruki, while Isane has also made her choice after all of the events of the chapter. Akeno and Haruki shared a tender moment, with that going to be leading into a special time between the two quite soon.

Lastly, the Fallen Angels came back, and Kokabiel has decided to bring them with him as he makes for his own plans!

Well, until next time, thanks for reading!

Haruki's peerage

Queen; Vali.

Rooks; Koneko, Xenovia.

Bishops; Ravel, Asia.

Knights; Lint, Meredith.

Pawns; Elmenhilde (two pieces), Kuroka (three pieces), Le Fay (three pieces).

Haruki; Serafall, Sona, Ravel, Koneko, Kuroka, Gabriel, Akeno, Vali (fem), Isane, Xenovia, Rias, Irina, Asia, Rossweisse, Le Fay, Meredith, Elmenhilde, Lint,