Welcome to the next chapter.

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Morregen; Thanks! Yeah, we've shown what he's capable of doing, the same for Vali. Yeah, Freezing lightning is a pretty cool way to be used. He is quite a tricky foe to fight. Yeah, those sound right~ Maybe we will be with Katerea. If she threatens Serafall then Haruki might have a few things to say about it. A fight between Vali and Katerea could be fun.

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With those reviews out of the way, it's time to start the chapter.


Excalibur Search!

With Vali having become his Queen after the last match they had, Haruki relaxed on his bed with his Queen beside him. He still had some fatigue, but it was getting quite a bit better since he did have a good time to relax.

Even if he was like this, he was already prepared to go in case he was going to come across Kokabiel in the near future.

Vali looked surprisingly relaxed, as she allowed her hand to find itself placed on Haruki's butt, who in turn enjoyed the feeling of relaxing his head on her breasts. Her fingers began running through his hair, from the free hand she had that wasn't down below on Haruki.

"Now that you're my King, there's certain things I've decided that I want."

"What's that?"

Haruki asked, looking up to the beautiful face of the young girl.

She showed a hint of a smile going down towards him as she answered.

"First of all, you know what I want regarding you physically."

As she said it, Haruki felt her hand squeeze him from behind, something that Haruki had gotten used to when it came to Vali.

"Fufu Vali-chan, though your mind is focused on battle, it seems that there is a hidden naughty side to you."

"It doesn't come up often, and it isn't something I tend to focus on, but I've decided that exploring that side of myself with you would be the best way, since you also have a lot of stamina the same as myself who is able to last for a long time in battle will carry over to the time when we're going to be intimate."

Haruki had to admit that Vali truly was a unique kind of woman and he really did like it.

"Fufu, if that's the case then I don't mind at all. But, we probably should be getting to the human world soon, got a Fallen Angel I've got to deal with to take down."

"That Kokabiel huh. He really must be crazy to launch an attack, even if you or I weren't there, he does realize that the Maou's wouldn't allow him to get very far?"

Haruki nodded.

"Well, we'll head back soon, most likely tomorrow at this point."

Vali shrugged.

"I don't care when we do, still a little tired from the fight that we had."

"Yeah...hopefully should be alright by tomorrow."

Vali watched as Haruki yawned, as did she.

"I think before going to sleep, that I want to go into a hot spring. There's one of those within the Underworld, right? Being the Queen of the Maou would have access to one?"

"There is one yeah, I'll show it to you."

"If you come with me, we'll have a naked bath together."

Vali said it with a surprisingly husky voice, and gave him a look that showed one of lust, one that Vali rarely showed, but when she did it seemed all the more erotic than ever before.

"Ara Vali-chan, are we going to bond as King and Queen already?"

"If you play it right, then we might do just that."

The alluring tone Vali used, Haruki definitely wished to comply.

Outside of the room, was Kuroka.

She had attempted to go inside, but when hearing of the plans Haruki had...Kuroka wished to have some interesting fun, so she skipped away while pulling out her phone.


Kokabiel, reeling from the loss of Kalawarner, partly for his own entertainment, could see that he had only Raynare, Mittelt, and Freed left that could hold a candle to anyone...apart from one more thing that he did have up his sleeve that he thought might be able to change the tide of the battle.

Still, he didn't know how it was going to be handled.

"Kokabiel-sama..."

Mittelt began, only to see Kokabiel glare hard for her.

"What shield?"

Freed laughed while Mittelt gained teary eyes.

"I-I was just going to ask about what we're going to do now, okay?!"

"Alright, I've actually got a good job for you."

Mittelt showed a pout on her lips.

"You're going to ask me to sacrifice myself, aren't you?"

Kokabiel laughed.

"Yes, you are a sacrifice, and you're going to be finally earning your title of shield."

"Are you actually on something you bat looking creature!?"

Raynare stifled a laugh when she heard that.

"What do you mean Mittelt? I meant shield."

Mittelt burst into tears while Freed howled with laughter.

"Hahahahahaha! The Fallen Angel-chan is going to be killed! Ooh yeah, this is going to be the best thing!"

"Stop Freed!"

Mittelt yelled, while Kokabiel smacked his lips together.

"Alright Mittelt, don't worry, you'll be able to serve me one final time."

"I'm not going to go and die for your cause!"

"Alright Mittelt, don't argue and do your damn job."

"B-But I'll die..."

"Mittelt, are you really going to live if you defy me?" Mittelt sniffled, and shook her head. "You're going to have to do what I say and you'll get to have whatever it is that you want." Mittelt nodded a single time. "Then you'll be going after someone I choose while Raynare assists Freed in taking down those pesky Church mice that have been annoying me lately."

Raynare looked between them, before shrugging.

Mittelt wasn't sure what she was supposed to think at this point.

Freed was up for the challenge, and couldn't help himself, he couldn't hold back, and he needed to do this...he was going to survive.

"Then Valper, I'll also have you come in here."

As he said it, an older male came into the room. Wearing a small confident cocky smile on his face, the old man wore priest clothing, and held a disgust within his eyes for the Fallen Angels, yet seemed to admire the look on Freed's face.

"We have to gather the remaining Excalibur's, it seems that your Fallen Angel-san failed Kokabiel."

"A set back, I'll be gaining them soon enough. And human, watch your tone with me or I'll have your head cut off, do you understand me?"

Valper winced at the harsh tone of Kokabiel.

Raynare didn't seem to care anymore, she thought about how her life had been up until this point, and decided that she'd have to do her best to survive.


An hour after promising to have a bath together, Haruki got into it first of all, and as Vali had asked, wasn't wearing anything, not even a towel. He wasn't going to deny his Queen, and he definitely was going to please his new Queen if he could do that for her.

While waiting in the warm hot spring water, he felt a new presence coming in.

Though he was surprised when he felt who it was.

"Gabriel-san, I'm shocked..."

Yes, it was Gabriel, who came in.

Wearing a towel that was wrapped tightly around her body, showing off her large assets, yet hid enough of them to be more enticing. Her long blonde beautiful hair fell perfectly behind her. Her innocent eyes didn't hide anything from Haruki who watched as she made her way to the water.

"Haruki-san, I came as fast as I could~"

Haruki blinked.

"Eh...okay~"

He didn't know what that meant, since he didn't summon for her.

Gabriel then moved to the water, and slid inside of said water. Allowing her large assets to float within the warm water, her towel became so soaked that it clung to her, and showed off even the shape of her nipples. Something that Gabriel was aware of, and she was blushing brightly when she saw Haruki's eyes on her form.

"Haruki-san...t-though it's unusual for me...I think being like this...is good for intimate relations..."

"Yeah...I guess that it is~"

Gabriel gushed when she saw Haruki looking towards her with a tilting head.

"N-Now Haruki-san, let us...discuss the future...of you and me..."

Hearing the seriousness of her voice, he didn't complain.

"Sure what do you want to discuss about it?"

"It's about...Haruki-sans so kind...and cute...a-and I also...have thought about..." As she said it, her face turned red, cupping her hands to her face. "Ooh my, I'm thinking of being intimate with Haruki-san all of a sudden!"

"Well, it would be your choice if we are."

"Y-Yes...but for an Angel such as myself...it is tricky. Because...I also wish to be naughty with Haruki-san!"

"But, I wouldn't want you to fall for such a thing."

Gabriel blushed even more as she pulled closer. As she did, her towel began coming down her slender form, and revealed her perky breasts to his eyes. It seemed that she didn't notice, and he went to point it out to her, when she pushed against him.

Her large breasts pressed against his right arm, his cheeks did turn slightly red. The softness of her breast could be felt against his flesh. He was surprised she was being forward, but also could see that Gabriel held a serious face on.

"Yes...I knew it Haruki-san, you'd say that. It's because you might be half Fallen Angel, but I'm sure people would be surprised you weren't half Angel~"

Haruki was glad to know Gabriel thought he was a good guy despite him being a former Fallen Angel and human. Even believing he'd be a half Angel, while he couldn't comment on that, it was still lovely to hear that from an Angel such as Gabriel.

"So Gabriel-san, you're serious, aren't you?"

"Ooh yes, I'm very serious. I've seen Haruki-san grow very kind and handsome. Even when with Asia-san, helping her, and guiding her, being there for her when I could not, I was very happy, and am still happy to know of the kindness you show anyone that you believe deserves it. Though I am unsure of what BDSM is-" Haruki was surprised that she brought that up all of a sudden. "-I do believe that it would be good if we did that."

Haruki gave bemused eyes, seeing the innocent expression on her face.

"Well, we could build up to that."

"Hmmm? Would I be not good at it?"

Haruki could see by the way she was looking, that Gabriel didn't even really have a good grasp on what BDSM really was.

"I'm sure if you knew what it was, you'd be surprised."

"What is it exactly?"

Haruki raised a brow, and then explained the less surprising details about it.

He couldn't believe he was explaining what it was to an Angel no less.

As he did, she blushed immensely hard, Haruki could see her mind was running through several thoughts. Every so often, he'd see her wings come out briefly, turn a bit black, before going back to their usual colour and return back to their hidden state.

"T-That's what it is?!"

"What did you think it was?"

"I thought it was what lovers do when t-they were in love! But I didn't know it involved such naughty things..."

"It is what lovers do. They do it if they both wish to do it. It isn't a requirement to have a...romantic encounter."

He could see that Gabriel was flushing red, and he didn't want to stimulate her mind anymore than it had been so he tried his best to calm her down.

"A-And Haruki-san, you've also...done that?"

"I have yes, but you don't have to do that. There's many ways to show love and affection."

"I see...then I'll keep attempting to! Haruki-san, Michael-sama has also been fine with me going towards you, and is helping me so I don't fall. Will you wait for me a little longer before we can finally be intimate?"

Smiling at such a pure request, he took her hand and held it gently between his fingers.

"I'll help you, whatever it takes, for us to be intimate. I don't mind waiting for however long it's going to take, Gabriel-san."

Gabriel's face beamed brightly, while Haruki smiled kindly to her.

She then leaned closely, and shyly kissed Haruki on the cheek, who smiled towards her.

"Haruki-san, your kindness is as always something I admire...I can feel deep inside my body is yearning..."

"YOUR BODY IS YEARNING GABRIEL!?"

Serafall suddenly yelled as she, along with Vali, Kuroka and Ravel, all naked, appeared within the hot springs.

Gabriel gasped, and looked towards Serafall.

"Super Best Friend! You're also here! Haruki-san and I just shared a tender moment!"

"I am aware..."

Serafall growled out, while Vali didn't care, and got into the water.

Ravel and Kuroka looked towards one another, before the former got into the water also. She attempted to sit on Haruki's lap, but he stopped her briefly, surprising her.

"Haruki-sama?"

"If you sat in the middle...then things might happen."

Believing she understood what he meant, she blushed brightly, and sat on one thigh, while Vali simply held onto him.

Serafall seethed as Gabriel kept waving towards her.

Kuroka pulled into the water, smirking as she thought "I don't create problems, I create solutions~" seeing how Gabriel and Haruki had managed to share a small kiss between the two of them.

"Gabriel, who gave you permission to come to the Underworld? Because I don't recall giving it to you..."

"Ooh, I received permission from Sirzechs-san, who said it was fine for his future Otouto since he also wishes for Rias-san's future husband to be loved by many~"

Serafall ground her teeth together.

"Sirzechs-chan and I are gonna have talks later..."

"Super Best Friend, Haruki-san said he's going to wait for me, isn't that great? I'm going to redouble my efforts, so we can come together soon!"

Serafall was seething at this point, while Haruki found it quite amusing and decided to tease Serafall, albeit with the truth.

"It's true Sera-tan, I'm going to give Gabriel-san all of my assistance, so we can be together and she wont fall."

Gabriel smiled brightly, while Serafall looked perplexed.

"Haru-chan, you don't have to...ugh, but I can't deny love for my Haru-chan either...ugggggh! I'm conflicted right now! B-But, even if it is Gabriel, then Haru-chan will also be with her! Even if I am not sure about Gabriel!"

"You're so kind Super Best Friend!"

Serafall let out a cute noise.

But then she realized Haruki was naked, and Gabriel hadn't noticed.

"Gabriel, will you look into the water for me?"

"Of course Super Best Friend, anywhere in particular?"

"Just directly below you~"

Haruki glanced at Serafall, seeing the mischievous look on her face.

Gabriel did look down...and then she saw Haruki's naked lower form.

Her cheeks flashed through many shades of red, and she let out a cute noise.

"Haruki-san! T-That is your male part!"

"Fufu, that's right~"

He didn't deny it, Gabriel continued blushing as she placed a hand to her face.

"I can't believe that I was in the bath all this time and didn't even realize!" Her eyes went back to his manhood, and bit her lower lip, her eyes beginning to swim. "S-So, that's the place Haruki-san and I are going to..." She looked back towards herself, and her mind turned more and more into a mess of thoughts. "T-Though I'm an Angel, I shouldn't be looking, b-but Haruki-san is going to be my lover so I have to look too! I am so confused...b-but, I also...even then...hauuuu!"

Gabriel couldn't keep it together, and her head landed on Haruki's shoulder, Kuroka snorting.

"Geez, she's been stimulated by your member Haruki-chan~ And she didn't even do anything with it nyaaa~"

"Seems so~"

Serafall grinned.

"Haru-chan, it seems that Gabriel was overloaded~ Don't worry, I'll take care of your manhood later~"

Serafall laughed to herself, while Vali rolled her eyes at the Leviathan.

Haruki looked at the Angel, seeing her face red, and she was murmuring "Haruki-sans thingy..." again and again to herself, it seemed that Gabriel had been stimulated.


Early the next morning, Xenovia opened her eyes on a new day as the sunlight peaked through the window. With the brightness of the rays, she adjusted her vision to the hotel room around her.

She had to admit that she was enjoying being in such a room, she couldn't help but feel really happy. Though it did cause conflicting feelings within her, why she was enjoying the fact that she was there because of a Devil.

She stretched her arms, and made her way towards Irina's room. Since they were adjoining rooms, she easily was able to gain access to the room.

But when she got inside, she couldn't see Irina.

"Irina?"

She called out, and then heard "I'm just having a shower!" from the bathroom.

Xenovia hummed, as she went to leave…

But she stopped when she looked towards the painting of what Irina thought was Haruki.

Staring at the ugly image that clearly wasn't Haruki, Xenovia looked at the bathroom, and saw that it was shut.

"This is my chance. I have to take out the picture before she comes in here..."

Sticking out her hand, she summoned a small tear in space, and then pulled out Excalibur Destruction.

Her eyes turned brighter as she moved closer to the painting, she finally had a chance to get rid of it.

She got to the picture, and raised her hands above her head, aiming the sword down for the picture.

"Say goodnight painting..."

Her eyes filled with happiness.

She couldn't wait to get rid of the picture that had been haunting her since Irina treated it with great respect and happiness.

"XENOVIA NO!"

Xenovia scowled as Irina clad in a towel came running in, and let out a howling sound.

She rushed to the picture, and held it close to her glistening with water skin.

Her eyes went towards Xenovia who kept glaring towards the picture.

"Xenovia, I'm shocked that you'd do this. Shocked to my very core. I mean...aren't we supposed to be friends? Do you really dislike Haruki-kun that much that you'd try and destroy the painting that represents him so well?"

Xenovia's eyes narrowed at the painting.

Irina stood with it behind her, so Xenovia didn't attack the painting that she loved.

"That isn't Haruki, it is...I don't even know what it is, it isn't appealing and is offensive to my eyes. Lets get rid of it."

"No! You really are mean sometimes! Haruki-kun saw it was his image!"

Xenovia shook her head with disappointment.

"Irina, the picture needs to go, it is an eye sore. It has nothing to do with Haruki, you could tell me that is the Church and I'd still want it to go. Lets cut that picture together, so give it up."

"No! I wont give it up! You give it up for trying to make me give it up! I am keeping this as a memento of Haruki-kun when we are going to be separated! I have to do it, you know?! Because a love that hasn't been able to blossom due to our circumstances has to be remembered! It is like forbidden fruit that hasn't been tasted!"

"Are you the forbidden fruit? Or is it Haruki?"

Irina blushed as she looked down at the fake Haruki image.

"T-That's...I-I am devoted to the Lord!"

"That didn't answer the question."

Xenovia observed, Irina huffed.

"Please don't ask anymore. And don't try to destroy my picture as I finish my shower!"

Xenovia looked at the picture scornfully, tightening her grip on her sword.

"...Fine, that's alright, I'll have my time with the picture, and it will disappear from this world forever."

Irina huffed, and walked off with the picture in her arms.

"No it wont Xenovia, I'm keeping it forever."

"This isn't over picture..."

Xenovia clenched her hand, and was determined to do her best against the picture.

Irina though was determined that she'd not be able to do it.


As that was going on, Haruki sat within his room in the Underworld, and was having a holographic call with Koneko and checking up on what was going on there.

"Morning Koneko-chan~ You're looking so adorable~"

As he said it, Koneko felt flattered, running a hand through her white locks.

[...Senpai, I'm glad that you've called, the insanity here is getting more and more wild.]

Haruki lifted an eyebrow.

"How so?"

[...The pervert keeps suggesting team ups to the girls when it comes to you, Akeno-san is saying that she wishes to be for you to be with her and Buchou at the same time. Buchou seems to be thinking deeply of you, Asia-san is also worried about you Senpai. Irina-san carries around that terrible picture of what's supposed to be you, and Xenovia-san keeps trying to destroy it and making Irina-san feel sad...it's really weird Senpai.]

"Hahaha! I see, that does sound a bit hectic~"

[...When are you coming back Senpai? Please say soon.]

Haruki smiled as he pulled up some reports.

"I should be back by tonight, I've got a few leads on Kokabiel so if he doesn't show up soon then I'll dig into these trusted leads, and take him down."

[...I'm glad, because I miss you Senpai.]

Koneko said with redness on her cheeks.

Haruki smiled at the young girls affectionate side.

"I miss you too Koneko-chan. By the way, Vali-chan is also the new Queen of our group now."

Koneko looked happy about the news.

[...I see, so you won the fight, I'm glad Senpai.]

"Yeah, it is good that she's on the group. With her around, more difficult enemies will be able to be swiftly dealt with, and I'm sure that we'll all mash up really well with each other. So, by the way you're speaking, I take it no joy on the Excalibur hunt?"

[...Unfortunately, I get their aura down, but by the time we get there, they've already gone. I feel as if they're playing cat and mouse with us to catch us off our guard. I haven't sensed anyone like Kokabiel, I believe that it is that Freed that is causing issues.]

"Freed, yeah I could see that crazy guy doing that. I wouldn't worry, Freed might be crazy and have Excalibur on his side, but he isn't strong enough to take all of you in a fight. And if it becomes too worrying, then call me and I'll be right there, promise."

[...I know Senpai, thank you. I'm glad that you're coming back soon.]

Haruki smiled, and went to speak as Ravel came into the room.

She walked closer to Haruki, sitting down on his right thigh, something Koneko noticed.

[...Ravel, may I ask what your intention is by sitting on Senpai's lap?]

"Koneko-san, you aren't in the Underworld, I wish to sit here."

Koneko shook her head.

[No...that is my lap.]

"It is also my lap."

Ravel shot back.

The tension between them was thick.

[...It wont be for long, when Senpai comes back...it is my lap.]

"W-Well, we'll have to see about that, wont we?"

Ravel argued, with Koneko sharpening her gaze upon the blonde.

"Anyway Koneko-chan, there's a few things we have to do, so send my love to the others, and see you tonight~"

[Yes Senpai.] Her eyes turned to Ravel. [This isn't over Ravel.]

Koneko said strongly, before the image cut off.

Ravel looked towards Haruki who glanced down towards the young girl.

"So Ravel-chan, what's going on with you?"

"No, it's nothing pressing Haruki-sama, but there is a few things I'd like to do before going back to the human world, would that be okay with you?"

"Sure, I don't have anything against that."

"That's great! Because I've been thinking about what you said about Le Fay-sama, maybe it would be best while we have the time to have a small discussion with her, and see where her head space would be right now?"

"Hmmm, I'm not against it. Though she would need permission to come to the Underworld..." Ravel smiled, so Haruki did also. "I'm gonna take a guess and say that you've already done the necessary paper work for such a visit?"

"Haruki-sama, you know me all too well, yes that's right, I have done."

"Fufufu, I'm glad to see that you're so on the ball. If you have, then I wouldn't mind seeing her and seeing what's going on. Though I do wonder if she'd like to become a Devil?"

Ravel inclined her neck.

"Yes, I understand the same as you...Then I'll get the ball rolling and we'll do what we need to do!"

Haruki gave Ravel an intrigued look.

He always did have fun when it came to being with Ravel, and she always looked so happy when doing her duties.


Back within the human world, during the break within the classroom, Isane thought long about the details of what she was doing by disobeying Rias, but also knew that it was for a good cause.

She also wondered when Haruki was going to come back, and if she was caught, then if he asked Rias to give her some punishments…

She began giggling perversely, something Asia noted.

"Ise-san, are you thinking of something naughty?"

Isane coughed violently while Asia stared at her adorably.

"A-Ah, no of course not...a-anyway Asia-chan! How are you?!"

"I'm very good Ise-san, though I do wonder about what the Excalibur girls are doing now..."

"They were rude to you, right? Well, Xenovia really..."

Isane hadn't forgotten that, and in turn still didn't know what to think about Xenovia.

However, Asia beamed her best smile towards Isane, which calmed her heart.

"Yes...but, I sensed deep down even Xenovia-san is a good person."

Isane smiled at what Asia had said.

It very much was in Asia's character to be so kind.

"I wouldn't worry about them, I'm sure that they're fine!"

"Yes, I hope so. Though Ise-san, you've also been going out a lot lately, Buchou-san is concerned."

Isane paused for a few moments, before chortling awkwardly.

"I-Is that so? I wouldn't worry, I'm just hanging out with Koneko-chan and the likes!"

"Ooh yes, Koneko-chan is really kind. Though...I wonder when the others are coming back? It feels a bit empty without the others..."

Asia showed a sad face.

She missed the others.

Not just Haruki, but Ravel and Kuroka too.

They were her friends after all.

"Yeah...if someone you care for goes, it can feel like that...s-so, Asia-chan, why don't we all go out together sometime! Haruki, you, me, Kiba, Koneko-chan, Kuroka-chan, Ravel-chan and the others! Wouldn't that be good?"

"Going out together would be the best! I've heard good things about karaoke! I'd love to do a duet with you, and Haruki-san!"

"Me too! Lets do duets together!"

Asia smiled as did Isane.

For a few brief moments, it felt good to just to feel normal and not have to worry about Excalibur, and spend time with Asia, who was Isane's friend.


Meanwhile, within the Underworld, Le Fay had finally arrived, and was sat before Haruki and Ravel. The former looked on curiously, the latter was sat with a very intrigued expression on her face. Vali was also there, but she was busy eating in the background together with Kuroka who was enjoying some of her television shows.

"Haruki-sama, I was surprised to be called to the Underworld, but really happy at the same time!"

Ravel smiled at the young girls ways.

"Actually, it was my idea that you came."

Haruki nodded.

"Though I'm always up to see you Le Fay-chan, you're always such a bright spark."

As he said it, she began to blush ever so slightly.

"Y-Yes! It is always a pleasure Haruki-sama! I finished watching the match, and we've got a lot to discuss at the next meeting! I'm sure it is going to be a very huge event!"

"Yeah, I'm sure~ Vali-chan is my Queen now, so that's awesome~"

Le Fay recalled the news, and showed a happy expression on her face.

"Ooh yes, I was waiting for the day that you'd gain a Queen, and Vali-sama is a very good option. Seeing the fight between you, and the Balance Breaker, and I was shocked when the ice doll was able to talk as well. She has a rather majestic kind of voice~"

Seeing Le Fay so happy was infectious and it caused both of them to smile.

"By the way Le Fay-sama, can I ask you some questions?"

"Erm...s-sure, what about?"

Le Fay looked worried, so Ravel cleared it up quickly to avoid any worries for the young blonde.

"Don't worry, it isn't anything bad. It's just, Haruki-sama is a King now, so...hmmm, how to say this...okay. Le Fay-sama, would you express interest in joining Haruki-sama's group?"

Haruki wasn't surprised she did the direct approach, it was a rather Ravel like thing to do.

Le Fay though seemed to have suddenly gained stars by her eyes.

"ME?! I-IN HARUKI-SAMA'S PEERAGE!?"

She seemed so happy, Kuroka glanced over, and smirked.

"She's going to be a fun addition, isn't she?"

Vali looked over.

"She's connected to Arthur Pendragon, isn't she?"

"He's her Onii-sama who has the Caliburn sword."

Vali raised an eyebrow at what she said.

"Caliburn huh...I'm sure Haruki knows about that."

"Ooh yeah, maybe he's setting up a fight for you Vali-chan nya~"

"If he is, then I'll reward him."

Kuroka raised a brow at the reward Vali had thought of, while Ravel continued to smile.

"Haruki-sama's peerage... Haruki-sama's always been interested in filling it with unique people, and he has even been considering you so you must have caught his eye to do that."

Le Fay's face burned red, and her hands clutched together very tightly.

"I-I'VE CAUGHT HARUKI-SAMA'S EYES!? M-ME...IT'S AMAZING!"

Seeing her bouncing up and down, seeing the pure excitement on her face, told Haruki that she truly was excitedly, and also quite surprised as well, which Haruki wondered more about, since he thought Le Fay would be a very fitting choice for anyone's peerage.

"Ara Le Fay-chan, if you don't calm down you might hyperventilate."

He laughed out, Le Fay caught the joking tone, but did breathe in and out more slower.

"So Le Fay-sama, if you don't mind me asking, what capabilities do you possess within magic? White, Black, Norse, things like that."

"Ooh...yes, my magic's are..."

Le Fay went down a list of magic's that she knew, which shocked Ravel, and intrigued Haruki even more.

"Fufu, Le Fay-chan. I knew that you had a good deal of knowledge, but your magical knowledge is truly magnificent."

Le Fay fiddled with her fingers, as she smiled.

Hearing a compliment from someone she admired truly did bring happiness to her heart.

"Haruki-sama, thank you very much...I was inspired by a few people to study and learn a lot. One of then was you Haruki-sama, from a young age I was captivated by the half Fallen Angel that went around and saved even those in other factions if he believed they needed it and weren't bad people. I used to read the stories in the papers all of the time, and whenever any news came up about you, I was enthralled. And now the fact that you wish for me, to join your group...it truly is an honour..."

Haruki lightly smiled at Le Fay's words.

He pulled in towards the young girl, placing a hand on top of her head, causing a small blush to run across her cheeks.

"No, Le Fay-chan. The honour would be all mine."

Le Fay almost melted at the words.

Her body turned warmer and warmer.

"We-Well, Haruki-sama...joining your peerage would be such an honour, but I'm not sure how Onii-sama would feel about it. Perhaps Onii-sama and you should meet...I care a lot for Onii-sama, it is the reason why I'm not with my house anymore. Because he left...and I followed him to make sure that he's safe."

"Ah...I see, that's quite the tale Le Fay-chan, so you left to make sure your Onii-sama is safe? I can relate to that, I'd do anything to make sure that my Onee-sama would be safe. If that's how it is, I wouldn't mind speaking to your Onii-sama directly. He has Caliburn, yes?"

"Yes, that's right-"

"Then I'll fight him."

Vali came in with a confident voice.

"Vali-chan, wouldn't I, as the King, need to fight for the right for Le Fay-chan to be in my group?"

"As your Queen, it is my honour to defend your own, and to fight battles for you."

"Hmmm...though you say that, I think you just want to fight Arthur-san."

Vali revealed a hidden smirk.

"Can't say you're wrong."

Haruki tossed his hands up into the air.

"Well, it would be Arthur-sans choice in the matter. If he wishes to fight at all. I'd want to reassure him that I'd take care of Le Fay-chan."

"Haruki-sama..."

Le Fay began with her hands going towards his own.

He took her hands and held them close to him.

"Ara, you are so cute Le Fay-chan. Nothing has to be rushed, if you need time to think, then go for it. I'll always save a place for you in my group."

"Ooh Haruki-sama..."

Haruki smiled at the young girl, seeing the happiness on her face.

He was glad that he could do that for her, and whatever happened, if he did or didn't get her into the peerage, he was happy enough to be around Le Fay and was glad that he could spend time with such a girl.


Time went by, and by the end of the day, Xenovia, Irina, Isane, Koneko, Yuuto and Saji all stood together, as they did most days. With wearing fake crosses and wearing outfits that would make them look like nuns or priests so they could hopefully gain the advantage of the enemies.

Koneko noticed however…

Irina was cuddling the picture of the fake Haruki.

"...That picture...is a hindrance, let us get rid of it."

"Not you too Koneko-chan! It isn't a bad picture!"

Xenovia huffed.

"Of course it is, it is terrible Irina."

"No..." Irina huffed as she looked to Isane. "Ise-chan, you, who is my childhood friend, likes the picture of Haruki-kun, right?"

Isane looked at the fake painting and saw Irina's pleading eyes.

She didn't know what to say about it, she didn't want to hurt Irina's feelings.

"Well...I think there isn't anything like that in the world!"

Koneko thought that was a good answer.

Irina seemed conflicted, but she was happy regardless.

"Yes, that's a good way to say it! Then, maybe we should begin with the mission!"

"Though we've been failing lately..."

Yuuto said with a depressed tone to him.

"We still have a good few leads, don't give up!"

Isane yelled out, Yuuto knew that she was right.

"Then we'll split up from here."

Xenovia said, so they each went into their own teams.

Xenovia and Irina went together, with Isane and the others going together.

They walked around the city as quickly as they could to try and find something, anything that would help them out. Searching for Freed, the Fallen Angels, anything.


Walking towards the park after sometime had passed, they had turned up nothing.

When Koneko got wind of some with her Senjutsu, they didn't manage to get in by the time that they did so, which was frustrating towards them.

However, upon walking into the park, Koneko sensed two people approaching them fast.

"Look out!"

Koneko yelled, as she pulled Isane away, showing strong emotion as Raynare's sword of light came for her body.

Isane looked back to see the young Fallen Angel seemingly staring towards her, Yuuto grabbed his blade, and then pointed it towards her. She didn't even bat an eyelid as she summoned some spears of light between her hands, and around her hands.

"So, these are the enemies that I'm going to be facing?"

"Where is Valper?"

Yuuto demanded, only for Raynare to wave her hand.

"The question shouldn't be where he is now, it should be where he's going to be soon."

Yuuto made a perplexed expression on her face, as Raynare merely waved her hand forward, and shot off the spears.

Isane and Saji looked panicked, but Koneko coated her hands in Senjutsu, before rapidly firing them off for the spears. Clashing together, Koneko's Senjutsu managed to break through them all, and some shot for her body.

Yuuto jumped for her, when she pulled out a spear, moving it to intercept the weapon, and surprised Yuuto when the spear managed to break through the sword that he was wielding, and sent a sharp punch towards his gut.

Isane used this chance to summon her Sacred Gear, which let off a [Boost!] and intercepted the attack, before swinging her arm out, and the pressure of the attack was more than enough to cause Raynare to fly backwards.

"So, you've improved since becoming a Devil. Wielding that Boosted Gear with a good deal of confidence behind you. Speaking of behind you..."

As Raynare said it, Koneko sensed Freed sharply coming in for Yuuto, so she intercepted the attack, and swung out a fist of Senjutsu, shooting it off in a decent sized blast, Freed was forced to retreat from the attack, and twirl around.

"Missed me, missed me~ But, you're not gonna kiss me~"

Freed sang out, Koneko made a disgusted face.

"I wouldn't want to do that anyway."

"Good, I don't want to kiss a Devil anyway! Especially one that is also a weird cat!"

Koneko's face turned darker, as she moved forward.

"...For your information, my King likes me for who I am and likes my Nekoshou form."

"So what? I hate you because of your small ways!"

Freed yelled at Koneko, and showed a sneer on his face.

Koneko wasn't thrilled by what was going on, and gave an angry look to her face.

"...I will have to defeat you now."

Freed pulled out his tongue, while Raynare used this chance to grab Isane, or she attempted to when Isane saw her coming, and delivered a sharp kick towards her upper body, sending her flying backwards a good deal.

"I'll deal with her, you guys deal with Freed!"

Koneko looked back, seeing that Isane was giving a thumbs up.

"...Alright, be careful. We'll deal with Freed."

"Right!"

Koneko, believing that Isane did have the capability of handling Raynare, chose to leave it with her for the moment and deal with Freed quickly, so she could get back in case Isane did need her help.


Raynare kept flying backwards, but came to a stop as a few trees surrounded her.

"Seriously...hit like that by a Devil...I wont bow down to you Devil girl!"

Raynare pulled out a spear, and cut down a tree nearby, before she unleashed a hard kick towards it, and sent it flying for the young girl.

Isane came running up, using the training she had received from Haruki, predicted the path of the tree, and managed to slide under it as she came at it, as another [Boost!] came to her, the second power up she had received.

Raynare paused, as she saw Isane moving closer.

"So no matter what I was going to do, you did end up becoming a Devil anyway?"

"I became a Devil on my own terms, not yours or that damn Dohnaseek either."

Isane replied, Raynare tossed her hands up to the sides.

"Either way, it seems that you're happy enough. No regrets, right?"

"Regrets..."

Raynare nodded.

"Yeah, I guess that you did end up regretting what you've been going through, or maybe you didn't. Whatever you decide is the choices you've made, and I live with my choices. I chose to betray Azazel-sama, you know? I was planning to kill you, and then I was going to steal Asia Argento's Sacred Gear."

Isane made a hard expression on her face.

"Why are you telling me this now?"

"Because I thought you should be aware that I am going to take your life."

Raynare made a move with her hand, and shot off a strong burst of light.

Isane dodged it keenly, only for Raynare to appear before her with a spear towards her body. Seeing the attack coming in, Isane moved her Sacred Gear in the way, and tanked the shot of her spear from close range, before she cupped her other hand tightly, then swung it for Raynare.

"What the hell? Since when did you get so strong anyway?"

Raynare was surprised to receive the strong hit, and flung her away, her back hitting a tree, as Isane's Sacred Gear gave another [Boost!] the third one, which increased her powers a good bit.

"Because I've got enemies that are threatening those I care for, I've been increasing my power!"

Isane chased after Raynare, who scowled, and cupped her hands together, creating smaller spears, but they looked to pack a punch, as she unleashed them towards Isane.

"This is a technique I've been saving for some of my enemies, I guess that you'd qualify for it!"

Isane was surprised to see the speed of the attacks, as she tried to dodge all of them.

She was going strong at first, even Raynare was surprised, since she had seen this move hit and wound a Middle Class Devil. Yet, Isane who hadn't Promoted, and hadn't been a Devil for all that long was able to dodge them all.

Raynare scowled as she saw Isane coming in closer.

"If she keeps getting close, then she'll attack and wound me. Though I don't want to die...I've made my choice, I followed Kokabiel...this girl isn't going to beat me."

Raynare thought, seeing Isane close the distance.

She placed her hand on the ground, gathering her light, before announcing "Shockwave!" and unleashed a powerful wave of light into the ground, disrupting it a good deal, and uprooted some of it beneath Isane's feet.

Because of that, one of Raynare's smaller spears of light managed to hit her right thigh, causing her to bleed slightly, but she pulled herself right back up, and caught a spear coming for her, and used it like a bat, swinging it rapidly, and brought the remaining ones away from her body.

"Though you can't seem to fly, you have good keen battle instincts. It's hard to believe that a human rose this quickly in power. Though, Sacred Gear wielders do develop abnormally, don't they? Especially the Longinus users. If I was born one...if I had been lucky enough, then Azazel-sama would have developed an interest in me...he wouldn't have ignored my love."

Isane was surprised she spoke so sadly.

It seemed as if she just wanted to vent her feelings, and didn't care who listened to her.

"Why does he ignore you?"

Isane asked, seeing Raynare let her guard drop ever so slightly.

Raynare adopted a scowl on her face.

"Why doesn't matter, he always did and now that I'm here...I'm going take you down!"

As she said it, Isane received a fourth [Boost!], increasing her power even more, so Isane didn't waste time, seeing Raynare coming in for her, and watched as she crossed the distance, coming at her with a flurry of fists.

To Raynare's shock, Isane was matching her blow for blow, throwing hands with Raynare was incredible to the Fallen Angel. But it seemed more than that, as she was using predictions and her own unique hand to hand combat to push Raynare more and more.

"Ugh..."

Raynare received a gut punch, as Isane flipped around, and kicked her in the right hand side of her body. Surprising strength came to Isane's kick, and sent the Fallen Angel flying backwards, smashing deep into the earth.

Raynare spat out bile, as Isane stood above her, her hand going down towards her.

"I'm sorry about this, I didn't really want to take you out."

Raynare was shocked that Isane was beating her.

A former human alone was winning.

"What kind of crazy training did you do to get this strong? Your power without unleashing the power of the Boosted Gear is already at Middle Class Devil...and the levels of demonic power you have match it as well."

Isane, with teary eyes, thrusted her hand to the sky.

"The training Haruki gave me was really tough! But, I persevered! And I got rewarded with Haruki's penis!"

"Seriously!?" Raynare snapped. "All the motivation you needed was to see his thing!?"

"Of course! It is the best after all!"

"T-The best?!"

"Yes, the best! It is the best!"

"You are such a weird person!"

Raynare released a burst of light from her body, forcing Isane back.

She then took to her feet, and summoned a spear of light.

She aimed it for Isane, and tossed it at high speeds.

However, when Isane went to take it down, Raynare summoned a magic circle, and created a flame that went towards Isane at high speeds. The flame, and the spear of light came for the young girl, Isane knew that she didn't have any choice.

Isane received a fifth [Boost!] which scared Raynare. She knew that the stronger Isane was getting, the more worry she'd have to deal with when it came to her.

"This is it then, I'll have to use the power!"

Isane exclaimed strongly, and released the power of the Sacred Gear, flooding her system before she placed her hand out. Gathering demonic power, more and more of it. She didn't shape it into a Dragon Shot, since she couldn't control the incredible power behind it, and she didn't want others to get hurt.

Raynare gulped as she felt the power, it was stronger than her own, and had reached the High Class level. It was amazing for the young girl to see, but she was also worried about what was going to come of it.

"Have this!"

Isane slammed her hand forward, releasing a strong wave of demonic power. The ground tore up from the release of the power, as the leaves all were blown off immediately around Isane, shocking Raynare, as she watched her attacks being crushed by Isane's power.

"N-No way, it is a mistake!"

Isane saw Raynare panicking as she unleashed several spears of light towards the opponents attack.

But all of them were crushed by Isane's power, so Raynare caused a barrier of light to appear before her.

Still, Isane's power pressed forward, slamming hard against the barrier.

"Aaaaaaaaaah!"

Raynare yelled, seeing that her barrier was becoming weaker and weaker.

More of it broke off, while Raynare tried to hold on.

But the barrier was shattered, and swept Raynare up in the attack.

The strength of the attack brought Raynare off the ground, as her flesh began covered in wounds.

Shock came over her, she was surprised that even Isane was able to beat her.

She thought that maybe she had grown in power, and while that was the case…

It seemed that Isane had been training really hard, and had managed to overcome her with the power she had received.


Landing on the floor, covered in wounds, Isane walked over, and then looked down at the Fallen Angel. She seemed...to be crying. If it was a last ditch effort to make Isane feel for her or not, she didn't know.

"Kokabiel-sama said you'd be easy to take down...so I could use you to...kill that Haruki..." Isane scowled as Raynare coughed. "I did my best, you know? Everyday...I tried my hardest, I wanted Azazel-sama's love, only for me. But, he didn't feel the same way..."

"...I see..."

As Isane said it, Raynare's mind went through a few things.

She wondered if...she could use this.

"Yeah...I really did love him, and he was...he was someone that I didn't think would ever want me. Haven't you thought about that before? When someone you see everyday...you want to approach them, and yet...something always holds you back? The chance...of being rejected."

"...Yeah..."

Isane thought back to her own love life, how she found it hard to approach the object of her affections.

Fortunately, it worked out for her.

But for Raynare, it seemed to not be working for her at all.

"Rejection...it can be so cruel, and you can't...you can't even begin thinking of what would be the best..."

"I know...but, what you did...what you tried to do..."

Raynare bowed her head.

"Perhaps...but, I also have to say that...I worry about your future."

"M-My future?"

Raynare nods slowly.

"Yeah...I mean, you aren't special, are you really?"

"..."

Isane didn't know what to say as a result.

Raynare used this chance to twist the emotional knife ever so slightly.

"It's alright, you and I are in the same boat. Chasing what we can't have. You and I are simply the losers in life, and because of that...you're going to drown, in your own sadness, like I am. Never...going to get what we want."

Her words were so real…

It hurt.

Isane clutched her hand as Raynare continued on.

"That Haruki, he's someone from a strong family, you know? His Otou-sama is one of the top Fallen Angels in the Grigori, is Okaa-sama was a Priestess in the noble house of Himejima...and who are you exactly? You happened to be born with the Boosted Gear...so what after that? Without it...what makes you interesting?"

Isane's teeth grit.

Some insecurities that she had, Raynare played on them like a fiddle.

Every word stung more and more.

Raynare knew it also.

She began forming a spear of light within her palm, but condensed it so it looked more like a dagger.

"Don't worry though, you and I are quite alike."

"I'm...not like you, I couldn't hurt innocent people..."

"No? But, you aren't far off from being like me. The human turned Devil, that wields the Longinus. What makes you deserving of that power? You were born lucky, Isane-chan. That's all. Without it...what are you? And when you discover it...you'll learn, you're exactly like me. Doomed to fall into the darkness, to follow rather than lead, and to be...worthless."

Isane's eyes went to the floor.

She knew Raynare was playing a mind game.

And she hated the fact that it was working.

Raynare smirked, seeing Isane's eyes off of her, moved rapidly to attack her.

Isane saw her movements…

But before she could act, Irina appeared, and had slashed the knife out of Raynare's hand, and knocked her down to the floor.

Isane looked towards Irina who was smiling, while holding the fake Haruki painting in one arm, her sword in the other, and pointed it at Raynare's neck.

"Ise-chan, are you okay? We received a message from Koneko-chan, Xenovia's gone on ahead. But I noticed a disturbance over here."

Isane looked towards Raynare who was gritting her teeth.

"I..."

"Ise-chan?"

Irina began, worried for her friend.

"Y-Yeah...I'm fine..."

Irina didn't believe her.

But she could see that Raynare was the main issue so she turned her eyes towards the Fallen Angel.

"It seems that Ise-chan beat you in a fight."

"Don't rub it in you heinous Church warrior! And what's with that horrid picture?!"

Irina twitched her eyebrow.

"That picture is of Haruki-kun."

"No it isn't, it looks like some kind of monster."

Irina's face turned red with annoyance, something that Isane hadn't seen before from the young woman.

"Don't insult the painting of Haruki-kun!"

Raynare blinked rapidly, while Isane approached her.

"...Raynare, I believe you...about how you felt about Azazel."

Raynare glared with hatred.

"I don't need you telling me what I'm feeling."

"Maybe not...but, I think maybe in another life, you could've been a good friend. But...you gave into the darkness of your heart. You chose to follow Kokabiel...no one forced you. Haruki told me...he gave you all chances, but you blew them. You could have atoned for what you did for Azazel. And...I do feel sympathy for you...but, your actions at trying to harm Asia-chan...and for being cruel to me while plotting to kill me...and to others...you didn't have to do anything like that...but you did."

Raynare looked down at the ground while Irina stood close by.

"Ise-chan, we need to go to the others."

Isane nodded, as she looked upon Raynare.

Seeing her looking at her with fear...yet with hate at the same time.

"Even in the end...I was going to...I thought maybe I could have helped you..."

Raynare's face dropped, looking as white as a ghost.

"Well, y-you still could!"

Isane wished she could.

But she couldn't see any good in Raynare.

However...she did know that Raynare went down a dark path, and that some of the stuff that happened wasn't her doing...but, she still continued on with it, no matter what, and even if she was forced...she saw a sadness at Raynare's situation, but joy when she was inflicting pain on others.

"No...I saw you then...taking advantage...of my emotions...and then you tried to kill me when you thought you had the opportunity. Even when defeated...you still tried to hurt me and anyone...using whatever you could. Do you...even feel remorse for what you tried to do to Asia-chan? To me?"

Raynare looked at Isane, staring her right in the eye.

Seeing Isane's expression, Raynare turned her head away.

"I've always despised humans, and I always disliked how Azazel-sama loved you beings, your Sacred Gears. If God had sense...he'd have given them to the Angels, and the Fallen Angels. Not you beings. So, no I don't feel remorse for you or Asia. In fact, while I hate Kokabiel-sama, he had a point, Fallen Angels shouldn't have to bow down to humans, we should be superior than you."

Irina shook her head, as she raised her sword.

"Fallen Angel-san...I wont let you hurt my friend anymore."

"Screw you and your damn ugly picture!"

Irina flared her nostrils while Isane looked at the Fallen Angel.

She did feel a certain sorrow for her, but she also knew she had a wicked heart.

It brought pain to see someone like Raynare.

Someone she hated, and someone she could feel sympathy for at the same time.

But ultimately, she knew that Raynare's circumstances were her own doing, she didn't have to attack and hurt Isane on an emotional level, nor did she have to kill her, since she knew from Haruki that Raynare and her group were only meant to observe and nothing more unless her Sacred Gear ran out of control, and her Sacred Gear at the time hadn't even come out.

"Irina...we need to get going...so lets finish this."

"Ise-chan...yes, I understand."

Raynare turned towards the pair of them, and saw them both come.

Raynare knew at that moment...it was going to end.

And the end for her...it was.


Back in the Underworld, Haruki was relaxing before he was to head back to the human world, sitting in a chair nearby his bed, going over some reports on locations that Kokabiel might be, just in case that he didn't end up showing up within Kuoh, Haruki wished to make sure that he could deal with Kokabiel as quickly as he could and make sure that he's been dealt with.

As he was, suddenly Gabriel came into the room.

He was surprised since he thought she had gone back to Heaven.

"Haruki-san, I just wished to say goodbye before I head off."

"Oh...right, so you're going back to Heaven?"

"There's a few duties I have to attend to, but yes I will be going back to Heaven first. However, Haruki-san, can I ask you something?"

Haruki nods slowly.

"Sure, what is it?"

Gabriel came over towards the right hand side of him, sitting down with a graceful smile.

"For a few years now, I've been observing you and your actions. I also heard about Irina-san, she's a girl that is quite devoted to the faith."

"Yeah, Irina-chan's great."

He replied without letting it slip he knew what she was currently doing.

"I'm sure you're aware that she is within Kuoh right now, the same for Xenovia-san."

As she spoke, Haruki could hear that she felt some worry deep within her.

It was as clear as day on the young womans face.

"Yeah...we had a small meeting."

Gabriel tilted her head.

"I see, yes I'm sure the Church would ask them to make sure the Devils wouldn't be involved. Though truthfully I am worried about them. I know that I shouldn't ask this, they aren't someone you should have to worry about...but, due to how the Church is low on people, I myself right now have to deal with some problems that aren't directly revolved around Kokabiel..."

Seeing where it was going, Haruki spoke up.

"You're asking me to take care of them, aren't you?"

Gabriel stuck out her tongue shyly.

"Is it selfish of me to ask that of you, who is a Maou's Queen to become involved?"

Just hearing that from Gabriel was enough for him to know she was what he thought an Angel would be.

"You're one of the most caring people that I know, Gabriel-san. Compassionate, and kind, you wish for many to get along. Hopefully one day they will do. And if you're asking me...fufu, maybe I could get involved if necessary~"

"Ooh Haruki-san! I knew you would! My words from our bath together still ring true...I do think that you are quite like an Angel in ways."

"Well, I'm Fallen Angel, so half of that is certainly true~"

Gabriel smiled at his swords, before she hugged onto Haruki.

He looked down, seeing that she was rubbing her head against his chest.

He was mildly surprised, but it seemed Gabriel did like being affectionate, which he was rather happy about.

"Haruki-san...I'm glad, you became Serafall-sans Queen, but a small part of me wishes that I could have taken you to Heaven with me~"

Hearing that cutely from her, Haruki laughed.

"Well, I might not be apart of Heaven, but if you ask me anything Gabriel-san, I'd happily do it for you."

Gabriel gained a massive blush on her cheeks.

Hearing the words escaping his lips, his tender eyes on her own.

She felt a warmth building up inside of her.

More than she ever thought before.

She was happy though.

She did like the idea of being able to finally be close to Haruki.

Someone she thought was rather kind and considerate.

"Then...there is one thing...Haruki-san."

Haruki tilted his head.

"What is it?"

Gabriel's face turned bright red, her ears burned as she thought more and more about it.

"Y-You've also...kissed other girls...maybe...we could...share a small one...?"

Hearing that, Haruki chuckled.

"A kiss huh?" Gabriel tilted her head as he leaned closer. "If you're okay with me."

"Ooh yes, I am very okay with you Haruki-san~"

Gabriel watched as he placed a hand to the right hand side of her face.

His cooling touch calmed the heat within her.

Then he pulled in closer, and pressed his lips to her own for a brief moment, Gabriel could feel in that moment the softness yet manly feeling coming from him.

When he pulled back slightly to see if she was still okay with it, Gabriel, on instincts, pulled closer, and kissed Haruki of her own volition.

Caressing her lips with his own, since Gabriel seemed shy he took the lead, while also making sure that she was perfectly happy.

Gabriel's warm smile came into their kiss, while Haruki continued kising her.

When they pulled apart, Gabriel collapsed onto his chest, blushing madly, while he embraced her with both arms.

"Are you okay Gabriel-san?"

"Y-Yes...that was more than I had expected, I was surprised, but I am also happy at the same time. A kiss with you Haruki-san...it was the best feeling I've had in a long time."

It was quite innocent of her to say, and he was glad that she was expressing joy at such a thing as a kiss.

"Yeah, it was really good Gabriel-san, I am glad you chose me."

Gabriel shook her head, and continued to hug him.

"I wouldn't choose anyone else, Haruki-san. For taking care of Asia-san, to saving members of the Church...and for being there for me also, helping me when I needed you, I couldn't ask for more. I also have ten minutes before I need to leave, I have heard of cuddling someone you care for brings forth many feelings, may we try that Haruki-san?"

"Fuee, a cuddle huh? Sure, that's alright with me."

Haruki lifted Gabriel bridal style, Gabriel blushed.

He then placed her on the bed, and got next to her.

Gabriel innocently laid her head on his chest, as his one arm went around her form.

Though it seemed simple, Gabriel who hadn't experienced many closeness like this before couldn't help but truly say that she was enjoying spending the time sher had with Haruki.


End chapter!

First of all, thanks to everyone who voted! It seems that it was quite the one sided event with Yasaka and Kunou being all for the harem, so they're going to be in it!

So, this chapter showed a few more developing plots! Vali and Haruki are getting closer since she became his Queen. With Gabriel coming to the Underworld and even having a kiss with Haruki, thanks to Kuroka's assistance. Haruki and Ravel also approached Le Fay about joining the group who's quite excited to do so. Xenovia also seems to be after Irina's picture...as is Koneko to get rid of it, though Irina wont surrender the picture.

Isane and the rest of them continued their search for Excalibur, with Raynare appearing and having a fight with Isane. Though she was soon taken down by Isane, she tried to play mentally with Isane and play on her insecurities. Though Irina managed to arrive and assist her in the end. While Isane did believe Raynare did have a bad hand, she also believed that Raynare still had evil within her by how she played with her and what she was intending to do.

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, Ophis, Yasaka, Kunou,