(Corvinus Bael's Kuoh Town Estate, Kuoh Town, Japan, Earth, DxD / Draconic Deus Universe)
It was so worth it, didn't matter how or why he did it, but Zekrom Bael was no more. He died in what was classified as a "Training Accident". It was no accident, and Corvinus thought Zekram knew that, but that look of understanding in his eyes was comforting. Mother had given birth to twins, and one of them was named Sairaorg and like the Canon he had no Power of Destruction.
Father immediately sent him and Mother away, and wasted no time in taking a Mistress. Iorvinus of course challenged his father every step and made him fight him in a training duel that had the stakes of where if he won Corvus would no longer rebel. What he did not know was that Corvinus had been planning his Demise for weeks and executed it well enough so that when he quickly used Regulus and Senjutsu to overwhelm him and land a killing blow.
Corvinus had been using Senjutsu to leech away his Life-Force throughout the Spar.
Now H'd expected a regency until he was ready, but he did not expect Lord Zekram to come down himself to help run the household with his mother. Corvinus had chosen to enter a period of seclusion away from The Underworld and 72 Pillars. He'd taken control of a large area of Kuoh Town, redeveloped it into a Large Estate that outwardly appeared like a Non-Japanese Fortress or Palatial Estate, but was Traditional inside. The levels below the estate were the true prize.
Right now He was sat at the head of the table brooding. A massive Red Oak table with the Bael Symbol carved into it's center. An untouched bottle of Phenex Fire Whiskey sat before him with two glasses before him. He was still deciding whether or not he wanted to drink alone.
He sat alone and was looking at nothing in particular when a Silver Transportation Circle appeared and outstepped his Cousin Sirzechs.
''You'll have to forgive me if I don't stand to greet you properly. I think I've earned it considering.'' Says Corvinus.
''That's alright I'm not here in any official capacity in any case. Drinking alone? That's not all it's cracked up to be let me tell you.'' Says Sirzechs.
''Still deciding if I want to drink or not. As cold as it might sound I don't mourn him. He was a bastard, a terrible father, and a worse husband for Mother. Why should I mourn a man like that?'' Asks Corvinus.
''I've spoken with King Zekram, he's prepared to allow you certain freedoms if you agree to foster Bedeze Abaddon's Niece and make her part of your Peerage.'' Says Sirzechs.
''Why are you really here Sirzechs? That can't be all of it?'' Asks Corvinus.
''No, it's not, Mephisto Pheles has expressed an interest in taking you in as an Apprentice, and asked me to broach the subject. Bit I'm also here to ask for your help. There will come a time when Rias will need assistance, and I want you to assist her.'' Says Sirzechs.
''I'll become Pheles Apprentice, but in exchange for helping Rias I'll need you to track down several individuals for me and get me in touch with Azazel. Do we have a Deal?'' Asks Corvinus.
Corvus was a little annoyed with Azazel, he sent Baraqiel in his place.
''I hoped the man would show up, especially since I have important information he'd like. You at least aren't a total waste. What do you know of Canis Lycaon's Current Wielder?'' Asks Corvinus.
''Nothing.'' Says Baraqiel.
''So not only are you an absentee father but an absentee uncle as well? His name is Tobio Ikuse, your wife was his Aunt I believe, but he was born outside of the Himejima Clan and whe Lycaon awoke, it already had Balance Breaker. Tell Azazel that in time the boy will come to him, but if he wants the intelligence on the other Longinus and Longinus Capable Sacred Gears I have then he needs to give me a Sacred Gear Extractor. I need it for a contract.'' Corvinus tells Baraqiel.
''If your information is accurate, then we might come to some arrangement if the Governor-General is so inclined.'' Says Baraqiel.
''Your daughters quite the beauty old man, and from what I've seen I may know a way to make her less...shall we say resentful of you. Her Potential is stunted, great, but stunted still. If I lay the groundwork, when the New Era begins you must make things right.'' Corvinus says as Baraqiel grunts as he departs.
So, Kuisha Abaddon on a silver fucking platter, potential access to Lavinia Reni, and an apprenticeship with Mephisto Pheles, and an arrangement with Azazel or at least the makings of one? It's not his birthday, and it ain't Christmas just yet, but it sure as fuck just felt like it.
Now all he had to do was narrow down the list of Hero Faction Members that he wanted to get his hands on before shit hit the future fan. Honestly he had decided that Siegfried was necessary because he was Cao-Cao's number two before Georg, plus his Swords and Experience would be critical. Jeanne would be a maybe, but Heracles was ultimately less useful and valuable than Siegfried, Leonardo, or Georg.
It was quite honestly a literal coin toss over which one he considered the best investment. Georg was The Descendant of Mephisto Pheles late Pact Magician, had an extensive Magic Library, and the Fourth Strongest Longinus which They could potentially use to safely traverse the Dimensional Gap. Leonardo meanwhile had that specialty of being capable of creating Anti-Monsters.
This wasn't really news to him, but it was worth bringing back up if only to have the necessary details for consideration on Which Evil Piece to use. Obviously any Evil Piece other than The Queen or Bishop suited Siegfried, but in Georg's Case he was in the same boat as Kuisha would have been in regardless of his meddling. And it wouldn't be unfair to say that the Evil Piece One of them wouldn't get would be what the other did get. The Evil Pieces in question were the Queen and Bishop Evil Pieces. Of course having Leonardo as a Bishop would give him an increased Magic Pool to draw upon to help power his Annihilation Maker.
But Leonardo would be best suited as a Rook or Pawn in Corvinus's opinion. Rooks were defensive Powerhouses, meaning that having the power of the immovable object that was Koneko would suit his Puppeter like Style well. A Pawn Piece would require him to Promote which of course was it's uniqueness and reward.
Had he pursued Heracles, A Rook would have been Corvinus's first choice. It's not exactly unfair to say that Corvinus risked little for much reward.
The Apprenticeship to Mephisto could be his biggest win so far, since it gave him access to the likes of Grauzauberer, Golden Dawn, Rosenkreuzer, and the Magicians Council potentially. And that meant Georg, Lavinia Reni, Le Fay Pendragon, Meredith Ordinton, Rudiger Rosenkrutz, and many others.
(Bael Clan Estate, Bael Clan Territory, The Underworld, Earth, DxD / Draconic Deus Universe)
(Time-skip: 3 Days Later)
After three days away from home, Lord Zekram called him home to meet Kuisha Abaddon for the first time. No doubt his mother would be scolding him for his absence and not being around his brothers for their early days, but he was grateful for the opportunity to meet Kuisha first before he got his ear or his cheek pulled by mother.
Corvinus stood before a Beautiful Blonde Bombshell from the Extra Demon Clan's. She was technically a bit young to be called a Bombshell, physically at least, but the wording still rang true in this case.
He couldn't hide the small smile from playing at his lips as he looked upon her.
''My name is Corvinus Bael, but please just call me Corvus. What's your name?'' Asks Corvinus.
''Kuisha, Kuisha Abaddon.'' She replies with a faint blush to her cute and pale little cheeks. Sweat Unholy and Dear Lucifer I think she's in love with me now.
Chapter End
Okay next Chapter will have a Time-skip of a minimum of two Years, and will maybe include a new Peerage Member or Possible Candidate.
Also Tyrant Overlord Killa this is a warning, stay fuck away from my work from now on. I don't need your BS, the fact you called me a Stupid Irredeemable Cunt after I deconstructed your moot points of criticism in a tactful and logical if rant-like way is appalling.
Also no plans for Polls here, Peerage is mostly mapped out, romance too, here's the Harem List BTW:
Kuisha Abaddon, Kuroka, Akeno Himejima, Rias Gremoru Xenovia Quarta, Irina Shidou, Latia Astaroth, Ravel Phenex, Aika Kiryuu, The Kendo Girls, Lavinia Reni, Yasaka, Kunou, Valerie Tepes, Le Fay Pendragon, Gabriel, Serafall Leviathan, Lint Selzen, Elmenhide Karnstein, Sona Sitri, Seekvaira Agares, Rossweisse, Kiyome Abe, and Tsubaki Shinra.
My maybe Harem Members are:
Tiamat, Brunhyldir, Jeanne, Asia Argento, Raynare, Kalarner, Mittelt, Ophis Lilith, Momo Hanakai, Venelana Gremory, and Ingvild Leviathan.
Let me know if you guys want anybody else and if the demand is overwhelming enough I'll put up a poll to determine whether or not said demand makes me sufficiently whelmed.
Now then,
Goodbye, Goodnight, Farewell, and Amen,
Cordially Yours as always,
TheRagFromTheCrag
