A/N: Hello and thank you very much for reading my work! This was somewhat a result of reading a whole bunch of isekai manga as well as playing Obey Me too much. I hope you'll enjoy as much as I did writing. It will initially start slow but will take off shortly. I'm also going to use one or two Japanese phrases here and there or some honorifics, but if it bothers you please let me know. Please let me know what sort of things I can do to improve, and enjoy! Read and review please! Crossposted from AO3.

Chapter 2

The next few moments happened kind of fast. I was ushered off with Mammon to the House of Lamentation while taking along my small luggage. Mammon kept grumbling along the way about how having to babysit a human is insulting or whatever.

When we reached the gate, I was struck with awe. The building had a sort of macabre atmosphere to it and it was huge like a mansion. There were a lot of fixtures and decorations that were very elegant and complimented the house's classic design. This place obviously cost a lot of money to build. I'd hate to see the bill for maintenance.

"Just so you know, I'm only doing this because Lucifer told me to, but it's not like he scares me or anything got it, human?" scowled the Avatar of Greed as he whipped an index poking the tip of my nose.

Completely out of energy and in no mood to deal with his attitude, I replied with annoyance, "Honestly, I really don't care."

This obviously shocked him and Mammon fired back, "Oh now you're gonna get it!" For a moment he looked like he was debating on attacking me or not.

I tensed up a bit. It might have not been the smartest thing, but I'm not taking it back. No way.

I was waiting for Mammon to move, but instead he relaxed while having a look that I think was confusion, "I'm surprised you got the guts to talk to me like that. You're not scared? I mean, I'm a demon. You do get that, right?" He paused to look me over for a while. I wasn't sure exactly why. "...Hmph. You're one strange human, I'll give ya that."

Heaving a small sigh, I followed the demon into the building who walked in like he owned the place. From what he told me, this was the dorm for the elite of elites of RAD, the student council members. Come to think of it, RAD stood for Royal Academy of Diavolo. Wouldn't it have been better to say Diavolo's Royal Academy? But then it would be RAD anymore but DRA.

There's a garden area in the Academy, right? So wouldn't it be called: Diavolo's Royal Academy Garden? And then the acronym would be DRAG! Pffaww! I tried resisting the urge to snicker. It failed.

"What's so funny?!" snapped Mammon.

I quickly shook my head panicking, "Nothing nothing."

The demon scowled jutting an index at my nose once again, "Listen human, I'm a student council member just like the others you saw. Asmo, Lucifer and all the rest take every chance to insult me, calling me money grubber and stuff, but I'm a student council officer too. So I'm one of the top of the elites, the cream of the crop."

"Yeah, I get it, you're special," I replied sarcastically.

Unfortunately my sarcasm went undetected. The demon began puffing his chest out with pride and started laughing arrogantly, "Hell yeah! You best recognize it while you can, human! I'm a big shot. A REAL big shot. Like, even regular big shots are impressed by what a big shot I am. You better not go thinking I'm anything like those lowerling peons going around. Don't think I'm just some ordinary demon," Mammon once more emphasized his point by pressing his index finger on my nose.

Does he think it's some kind of buzzer or something? Stop it with the nose abuse already.

"By the way, Diavolo's even more of a big shot, that's why he doesn't live with us, but in his own castle."

Lucky him.

"Anyway long story short, the seven of us brothers live here together."

Well, good for you.

"Alright, I'll show you your room now…"

It's about time, I'm freakin' pooped.

Mammon led me up the stairs at a fairly slow pace. I swear he was doing it on purpose just to spite me. I mean he knows I still have my luggage to carry and all. "By the way if you have any questions you wanna ask me, you better tell me now."

I thought about it for a moment before deciding on small talk, "Got any hobbies?"

The demon waved off my question dismissively, "Hobbies? Pfft, I don't have any. Or wait, how about this: I like taking it easy, laughing, and having fun! That's my hobby!"

Ooh, I can agree with that. I nodded approvingly, "Living life to its fullest is the best thing anyone could have."

Mammon blinked, seeming kind of confused, "Hey, what's that supposed to mean?"

Oh snap, maybe I shouldn't have said that? I didn't think there was anything wrong with what I said, but maybe he doesn't wanna hear much stuff coming from a human.

Thankfully the tanned demon shrugged it off. Come to think of it, when I met every demon so far, they all looked well, human. Shouldn't they have horns or claws and stuff?

Something told me I'm better off not asking.

"I guess that's more of a lifestyle than a hobby, huh?"

"Yeah, you're probably right," I agreed.

Mammon pondered a bit before brightening, "I got it! I guess I also like seeing Lucifer squirm, like when he's in a bad situation and doesn't know what to do."

Man, he really hates the guy, huh?

"I dunno though, could you really call that a hobby?"

I shrugged, "Hobbies are hobbies, they could be anything."

Mammon paused to really stare at me eye to eye. He then looked away, "You really are a weird human."

I dunno, was I really weird? Hobbies could be anything you like to do in the first place. Thinking back to my past life, I didn't really have time to do all the things I wanted to do, so if you like something then isn't it fine to call it a hobby? I pushed aside those thoughts for now.

"Anyway," continued Mammon as he helped heave the luggage up the last of the stairs, "I was actually asking if you had questions about life here at the dorm. I don't get why you wanna talk about me."

"Uh… Because I'm in your care?" I answered carefully.

He seemed satisfied enough with that answer; enough to ignore it at least. That kind of hurt actually, I've been getting ignored a lot.

"By the way human, you sound kind of different than on the phone. Why's that?"

"I had toothpaste in my mouth."

"Wha-?!"

"It's a long story."

"I thought you had like an accent or somethin'. Anyway that's not important," Mammon then pressed his index on my nose again, "Now I'm gonna give you a piece of advice, so listen up. If you wanna survive even a day here in the Devildom, you better listen REAL close to what I'm about to say."

I'm listening and I forgive you for using my nose as a buzzer again. Please tell me!

"If it ever looks like a demon is about to attack you…"

I gulped.

"...run away. Either that, or die."

I could feel my blood run cold at those words. I mean the other people mentioned stuff like demons coming to eat me and stuff, but Mammon's words set it in stone for me. My life was in danger and I'll need to do what I can to survive. Maybe this demon wasn't so bad if he's willing to give survival tips. I nodded solemnly, "Got it. Thanks."

Mammon backed up satisfied. My poor nose was probably pink by now.

"How about this? I vote for YOU to die, Mammon."

The both of us turned quickly at the sudden disturbance.

"D'ah! Levi…" yelped Mammon as he backed up a bit from whoever this person was.

I stared at this newcomer who was now standing right in front of us. He had bluish purple hair locks swept to the side practically covering his orange eyes and was currently glaring coldly at my somewhat guardian.

"Ha ha… Hey human! This here is Leviathan, the Avatar of Envy… He's the third oldest of us brothers. Since his name's sorta hard to say, you can just call him Levi! Alright now to move on to the next part of the tour, come on!" Mammon quickly grabbed my shoulders and hoisted me over his back.

"Huh?" I had a bad feeling…

"RUUUUUUUN!" Mammon screeched as he attempted to zoom down the hall in mach speed faster than a thousand fans rushing to catch a glimpse of BTS.

"GET BACK HERE MAMMON! I'M GONNA KILL YOU!"

"DUDE, PUT ME DOWN AAAAAAUUUGUHHHHH!"

Mammon turned into the left hall. Leviathan followed.

Mammon turned to the right hall. Leviathan followed.

"MAMMON GIVE ME BACK MY MONEY! THEN GO CRAWL IN A HOLE AND DIE!"

"Come on, I told you I'd get it to you! I just need more time! And you still want me to die after I give it back? That's real harsh Levi!"

"Slow down and give me my money and die!"

"Can you just put me down dude?!"

"Shut it human, the grown-ups are talking!"

Ouch.

Finally we reached the entrance hall, and Mammon ceased to flee. In turn, Leviathan halted. Both seemed hardly out of breath.

Me on the other hand, I'm about to be sick.

"Damn it stupid Mammon, there was no reason to start running, but clearly you wanna die sooner," said Leviathan clearly cross.

Mammon laughed nervously as he put me down not-so-gently, "Aaaaand that was the tour, human! Hope you enjoyed it and learned something new!"

I learned nothing.

"Playing dumb, Mammon? You're still the same as always," The Avatar of Envy shook his head, "So you said you need a little more time? How much more?" Leviathan huffed and crossed his arms, clearing willing to put aside the random chase fiasco.

Mammon laughed nervously again, "A little more, ok?! A little more means a little more!"

The other demon grumbled for a bit before glaring, "You've been telling me that for the past 200 years, Mammon."

The tanned demon huffed in disdain, "Hey, no! It hasn't been 200 years!"

Yeah, it kind of does sound like an exaggeration...

"It's been 260!"

THAT'S EVEN WORSE!

"Unbelievable. Seriously Mammon, you're-"

"I'm what?" challenged Mammon with a glare, "Scum? Is that what you're gonna say?"

"-you're a lowlife and a waste of space."

Oh jeez. I'm now watching some random family feud that doesn't concern me. Could I just go to my room now? I wasn't following the argument too closely but the Levi guy said something about needing the money to buy some anime stuff? And Mammon said basically he had no money. Wait, if he's the Avatar of Greed, how does he not have money if he could basically reap it? Or is it just the feeling of Greed itself and not the byproduct of wealth and fame?

"So then, you're telling me you refuse to pay me back?"

"...What? You looking for a fight, is that it?"

And here I probably shouldn't have stuck my nose in, but I did. I mean it wouldn't do well to have them fight each other, so I got in between them, "Hey hey, I don't know what happened, but there's better ways to settle things."

Leviathan seemed confused staring at me as if noticing me for the first time, "What's with this human? Is this your new sponsor or something?"

"What?! No! They'd have to be way more wealthy in order to meet my standards," Mammon denied abruptly. Then his face lit up, like he had an idea, "Say, come to think of it, I think this one likes to collect the same stuff you do. I bet you'd kill to have some of the stuff in Kaname's collection. You know, those um…"

"Figurines?"

"Yeah, those!"

The demon gazed with interest and approached me, "So, you also collect figurines?"

I nodded slowly. I won't deny that I do although because I couldn't afford much, I didn't have a lot, but I wasn't gonna tell him that.

"Which ones? Ooh, do you have any of the main characters from Battle Princess Brigade? Or Girls Only , or Diamond Dust?" His demeanor was kind of reserved, somewhat in a shy way? I guess he doesn't have much opportunity to talk to someone about this stuff.

There's a lot of indie and niche anime that he could be referring to, not to mention games and such, so I'm likely not gonna know, but my sis collected more figures than I did so she'd probably would. I said yeah anyway.

Levi seemed to have brightened up immediately; so much that I could practically see stars sparkling in his eyes, "Oh no way, no waaay, you're so lucky! I'm so jealous, the human world sounds so amazing! I'm sooooo jealous!"

I couldn't help grinning. His new energy was pretty infectious.

The demon halted all of a sudden. I guess he realized something, "...Hold on a second! You've got to be kidding me…!" He swished his head left and right rapidly, "That ass Mammon ran off!"

...The fuck?

Levi turned his attention back to me, "Do you realize what just happened? Mammon used you as a distraction to get away from me… Or maybe I should say he used you as a sacrifice."

Oh hell no, not cool!

"I'll admit that Mammon is one of the scummiest scumbags you'll ever meet… a total lowlife. But still that was pretty dumb of you letting him use you like that."

BRUH.

Leviathan sighed sounding hopeless, "This is EXACTLY why humans are-"

Ok, not that it's bothering me or anything, but I think we're starting to get in the realm of racism . Or speciesism? Specicist? Whatever. In any case it didn't seem like the demon was gonna eat me, but still, this bruh just DITCHED me and I could die!

Oh. Now Levi's got a look in his eye like he just got an idea and I'm not gonna like it.

"Listen, are you free right now? Of course you are. You've gotta be, right?"

I backed up slowly, "Uh… No?" Actually I just wanna go to my room and sleep, dude.

"You know what? Never mind. Either way, you're coming with me."

I let out the manliest "Eeek!" I could muster in that situation as Levi grabbed my arm to tug me who-knows-where. At that moment my D.D.D. pinged. That bastard Mammon texted me.

'I got something I need to take care of, so if ya need anything ask Levi.'

Liar!

'Don't go around tellin' stuff to Lucifer, ya got that?'

I scowled and sent a NO sticker. He's dead to me.

Mammon sent some kind of angry wolf sticker back, but I didn't care. Bastard. Your stickers don't scare me!

It wasn't too long before we arrived at wherever Leviathan wanted us to go and he ushered me inside after peeking around.

I gazed around the room with interest. It was a really nice decorative room with blue accents, jellyfish lamps, and shelves with figurines and books and other things. Modern room with an aquatic theme. Pretty nice design, I feel like I could chill here. But there was something I didn't get, "Hey uh, Levi, why were you looking around earlier?"

Leviathan blinked at me, then stated matter-of-factly, "Why do you think I did it?! Isn't it obvious? Imagine what would happen if someone saw me inviting you into my room! A human who doesn't even look like an otaku, but a normie! You know what people would say, right?!"

The flippity-fuck? But otaku can look like normies though?! Why should he or I care?

"Dude, are you worried that people might gossip or something? What's your deal?"

To my surprise, his face turned bright red. Wait, what did I say?

"Of… Of c-c-c-... of c-c-course not! Th...th-that's crazy! There's room in my heart for only one person, and she's animated! I'll always stay faithful to my dear sweet Ruri-chan, always!" He pulled up a hand as if to shield his face from me.

My mind was running between 'Um… What is he doing?' and 'I guess it is kind of embarrassing.'

Yeah, but there's nothing wrong with it though?

"Why would people gossip?! I mean, me and some non-otaku-some normie?! And not only that-"

I kind of tuned him out at this point. Yeah it's embarrassing to be around me, I get it. I don't really like being called a normie, but I'm too tired to refute anything. Instead I turned my gaze to his bookshelf. One book stood out: The Tale of the Seven Lords: The Lord of Shadow Awakens.

"What is it, human? What're you looking at? Wait, that looks like… The Tale of the Seven Lords. Are you a fan of that, too?"

Oh. I made a grave mistake. If I could just turn back time, I would've never taken a look at that book no matter how nice the cover aesthetic was.

"Never heard of it," I admitted sheepishly, hand pressed on the back of my head.

This offended the otaku greatly and I was then given a thorough crash course on what TSL was and how great it is, not to mention a lecture that I'm a failure of a human being for not knowing what it was.

I felt myself crying tears inside. Could my self-esteem please be spared just a smidge here?

Levi then mentioned that he wished he could be like the third lord and lamented the fact that the third lord had a great friend which was the book's protagonist Henry. Levi really got excited talking about his favorite part being when Henry and the third lord high fived, "I wish I could have something like that."

I stared at his hand which was hovering in the air randomly. Then I decided to take my chances.

Whap!

"H-huh?!"

I grinned, "Hi five!"

"H-h-h-huh?!"

Oops. Maybe I shouldn't have done that. He started yelling at me that I'm really stupid and a normie like me wouldn't get what he meant and it doesn't count and stuff. I dunno, he seemed kind of happy at first, so I thought it was ok, but I guess it's not…?

"Uh didn't you say you wanted to be high fived?"

"By HENRY, weren't you paying attention?! Being high fived by a normie doesn't make me happy or anything!"

God he's weird.

In any case, he even named his goldfish after Henry, which is nice. I named my dog Sebastian just because of this one certain butler anime, so I get that at least. He seemed to have some self-esteem issues or just probably socially awkward. Based on how much he was blabbering about this series, he seemed really eager to share it with someone.

Still… Couldn't this wait until after I get settled in and wake up in the morning?

"The original author of TSL, Christopher Peugeot, he's actually a human, you know? That's why I'm jealous of you guys. Humans are so lucky," rambled Leviathan. He continued pressing his point on how humans have so much better things that he wished he had and how envious he was of me and humans.

No wonder he's the Avatar of Envy.

"-And once I'm there, I want to perform Henry's super-powerful stance! I wanna shout it at the top of my lungs! Actually, you know what? I want to BE Henry!" finished Leviathan with gusto.

I… Wasn't sure how to follow up with that. Still I wanted to be encouraging, "Well yeah, and someday you WILL be Henry!"

The demon's expression soured. Oops.

"Stop it, I know you're only saying that to make me feel better."

Damn, I don't get this guy.