Raidentensho: I haven't planned for Kazuhiko's Balance Breaker to alter with Promotion at the moment. Yeah Asia can pray as much as she wants but Xenovia can't. I hadn't thought of that but it would be a cool idea for before Asia appears at the meeting.
ZenithTempest: Sorry for the delay with updating this. I will put an updated harem list at the bottom.
Dragon: Yeah they are in the harem.
ShadowUzumaki55: Thanks. I figured it made sense to show how Ravel adjusts to the human world and having her as Kazu's assistant helps him keep up with what jobs he's doing with Matsu and his devil contracts. Kazu's Balance Breaker is going to make a showing in the next chapter although he will use his Scale Mail against Vali.
Stratos263: That is going to happen when Vali and Kazu finally clash.
DraigTrueEmperor9: I hadn't thought of that because that would most likely cause trouble between them, plus Kazu doesn't like being controlled by someone and despite changing factions that could easily happen and he would most likely only end up being shared between Rias and the Angel Faction and would double the amount of duties he could have to do.
Master of Dragons God: Rossweisse is in the harem but I am intending that Metatron would be like a mentor/ big sister role.
FallenSymphony963: Thanks, I am sorry about the delay in putting this one up as well. XD I will probably have him get some shots off against the Angels and Fallen when they show up although probably won't be during the treaty as Kazu would rather them stop fighting then to restart because they were idiots not the make the treaty after losing God and the Original Maou. The clash between Vali and Kazu will be amazing if I manage to write it like I imagine it between them.
hime: I am still going to be following the canon bit for that so should be fine.
Xuan: Thanks. Those two are in.
Universal Crunch: Well it should be interesting to see how Kazu deal with Xenovia especially when Xenovia is getting taught things by Kalawarner. Glad you enjoy those parts as for Rias having any power over him, she doesn't really but Kazu doesn't want to deal with what could happen if he was classed as a Stray. Kazu will get the Earth Flame later on but the others in the Earth set will be of my own design given there isn't much information about the Dying Will Flames of Earth.
Yeah, Kazu is the bridge between the Biblical factions as for Youkai and the Norse his connections with other people will hopefully help in that regard but he does have the potential to get that strong cause of his hybrid status. Yes, Karasuba is part of the harem but I don't intend for it to be a quick thing for her to join as she probably wouldn't until Kazu is strong enough to keep up with her.
betinlara897: Thanks
Neonlight01: Yeah Xenovia, Akeno, Koneko and Ravel are in the harem. I figured that Kalawarner would enjoy corrupting Xenovia especially with how the latter looks up to Kazuhiko now she knows about Metatron. I will try and fit another beach chapter some point in the future. Thanks for the idea.
Ashzaroth: Do agree that is more Issei then Kazu but Rias assumes things she's probably heard from Kalawarner and Seraphina which just would rile her up.
JJL2KK: Thanks. You should enjoy this chapter then.
Eurigos: Thanks.
FateBurn: Thanks.
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"" – Speech
'' – Thought
[] – Sacred Gear
[] – Albion
{} - Metatron
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Kazuhiko smiled as he sunk into the hot bath, his eyes closed as replayed the meeting with Vali earlier as he thought to himself 'So this Vali is the host of your rival…'
[Yeah… From what I sensed he'll be a challenge for you] Albion spoke thoughtfully, Kazuhiko agreeing as Metatron added
{He's part Devil as well but don't know which Clan he's from}
'That's alright… We still have an element of surprise, hopefully' Kazuhiko thought back, broken from his thoughts as someone stepped into the bath before lying on her side against his chest, his eyes opening to see Seraphina's hair covering his view as she moved to rest her head against his chest as she asked
"Worried about Vali?"
"Not really…" Kazuhiko started, fidgeting as Seraphina poked at his ribs before he gave in and answered properly
"Fine… I'm sort of worried that he'll do something to bring you or the others into my fight with him and that he'll try to start it during the meeting"
"Azazel-sama is worried about a similar thing" Kalawarner spoke as she closed the door behind her, starting to strip out of her clothes as she continued
"Vali has been disappearing more and more since the meeting has been set up… He's always been a battle maniac as well"
"Great, another worry to my list…" Kazuhiko mumbled to himself, Seraphina giving him a quick kiss to calm him as Kalawarner smirked and slipped into the bath, cuddling up to his other side as she spoke with a sigh
"This is nice… and don't worry about Vali, Azazel-sama will keep him in line for now" Kazuhiko was cut off from replying as Kalawarner kissed him instead.
…
"I'll see you later, guys" Kazuhiko's father spoke as he stood at the door, eyes taking in the group of Kazuhiko, Yu, Seraphina, Asia, Mittelt and Ravel.
"Alright Tou-san" Kazuhiko replied as they started walking, remembering that his father had managed to get today off work to come see how he was doing and also to get a better look at the devils. Seraphina clutched at Kazuhiko's hand nervously as he was reminded that her mother was coming as was Yu's father and Ravel's mother.
"It'll be alright, it's just a day with where the teachers will try and show off to the parents" Kazuhiko reassured her as they walked, Seraphina relaxing as she leant her head against his shoulder and replied
"I guess so… I just worry how Kaa-san will get along with your Tou-san"
"I think they'll be fine… I'm more worried about what Tou-san will do when he meets Gremory" Kazuhiko replied, Ravel looking at him confused as she asked
"I thought your Tou-san would be grateful for Buchou saving you? I mean she did save you from that Fallen Angel"
"Saving would mean she wasn't aware of Raynare's intentions and I know she knew what could happen to me from the summoning leaflet I was given before the 'date'." Kazuhiko retort, Seraphina squeezing his hand reassuringly as Ravel took a moment to process before her eyes widened.
"No wonder you don't like her, Kazuhiko-sama…" Ravel spoke with realisation on her face, Kazuhiko nodding in response as they lapsed into a tense silence for a few moments before Yu spoke up
"Tou-san said he had some information we could use for that project" Kazuhiko and Seraphina's eyes widened at hearing that, the blonde trio looking confused at the code for the upgrades for both Kazuhiko and Yu's weapons as the former spoke
"That'll be a great help for finishing the project before the meeting"
"Is this some project for Matsu-san?" Asia asked innocently, Kazuhiko nodding as he replied
"Yeah… She wants me to find a few rare items for something she's developing"
…
Parting ways with Mittelt and Ravel, Kazuhiko, Seraphina, Yu and Asia entered their classroom to stand around while they waited for the teacher and the parents to show up.
"Your Tou-san's coming right?" Kensuke asked, Kazuhiko nodding as he replied
"Yeah, he managed to get today off so he could come see what the place is like"
"This sort of thing is a first for me so I am really excited." Asia spoke excited, Kazuhiko patting her on the head as he replied
"You'll be fine"
"Kazu-sama" Xenovia spoke as she approached the group, Kazuhiko turning to her as he asked
"What's wrong, Xenovia?" Xenovia lowered her head before she answered
"Sorry for saying that sort of thing suddenly the other day. I kept on speaking without thinking about you." Kazuhiko nodded in agreement at how Xenovia had got the order wrong for trying to develop their relationship as she continued
"Suddenly doing that kind of thing is difficult after all, I think." Kazuhiko nodded, glad to see that Xenovia had thought things through as she started
"That's why…" Xenovia taking something from out of her skirt pocket as she added
"First we should practice using this." Xenovia presented the condom to Kazuhiko, whose face instantly reddened as he shouted shocked
"W-What are you doing taking that out in front of the public!?"
"Xenovia! What are you doing with that?" Seraphina shouted embarrassed, everyone else in the classroom focusing on them as Xenovia blinked clueless as she replied
"In the world I was in, there was dispute in the use of this but putting it on in Japan would be more convenient following the country's pattern after all."
Takeshi and Kensuke starting to bow to Kazuhiko, who had one eye twitching as he noticed Yu sniggering, as he spoke "Now is not the time or place for you to bring that out… What do you think others will think?"
Xenovia tilted her head in confusion before she replied "It's good for Seraphina to use it as well. Unplanned sexual intercourse would hurt both of you. The relationship between men and women is difficult."
With that she handed over one to Seraphina, who was blushing fiercely as Kiryuu grinned perversely before she spoke "I didn't know your relationship was at that level, Sera-san…"
Seraphina's face reddened further at hearing that, refusing to answer Kiryuu who smirked as she asked "But, I wonder if it's alright. If you sleep with Xenovia then Sera-san will-"
"Kiryuu-san! Stop it!" Seraphina snapped out, covering Kiryuu's mouth with her hands. Asia looking innocently as Kazuhiko spoke to her
"Don't worry about what Xenovia-san is saying" Asia nodded as Xenovia moved to hand a condom to the blonde only for Kazuhiko to swipe it away as he spoke "Don't be giving Asia-san the wrong ideas"
"I am worried. You're fine with others like Xenovia moving in on him, right? I didn't realise you were open to sharing" Kiryuu spoke to Seraphina, who was blushing at the insinuation as she replied
"I'm not, I just know that Kazu-kun isn't going to be easily swayed by any girl who looks at him" Kazuhiko smiled softly at hearing that, Kiryuu nodding with an odd look on her face before she asked Kazuhiko
"Show me your hand a bit." Kazuhiko blinked at hearing that, noticing Yu's smirk even as Kiryuu grabbed his hand to look closely at it as she continued speaking
"…It's good enough, you cut your fingernails quite deep."
"I-Is that so?" Kazuhiko asked unsure, sharing a glance with the embarrassed Seraphina who had been to one to insist on cutting them as Kiryuu explained
"Those men who cut their fingernails quickly play intensely with women is what I hear. -Yes, to grope a women's body, if you have long fingernails then it's quite inconvenient."
"W-What…?" Kazuhiko asked surprised, Seraphina's face reddening further until a pair of voices called out
"All hail, Kazu-sama!" Kazuhiko shot an annoyed look at Kensuke and Takeshi, who were bowing down before him as Yu and Kiyruu chuckled, the brunet alternating his gaze between his three male friends as he shot out
"Shut up!"
"Yuuki, you shitty bastaraaaaaaard!"
"Go get some disease or something!" Matsuda and Motohama shouted from the back, Issei shooting him a jealous glare from his seat.
"K-Kiryuu, can you please not say such things in class" Hikari spoke red faced before moving to Toji and Kensuke and pull them up by their ears as she added
"Don't embarrass Kazu-san, just because of Kiryuu's insinuations"
"Gah!" The two guys yelped in pain, managing break free from Hikari's grip as Kazuhiko smirking at payback having been dished out as Asia asked
"Shouldn't you help them, Kazu-san…?"
"Nah, they'll be fine…" Kazuhiko replied, waving off her concerns as Hikari lectured the both of them.
…
Once class started, the door at the back of the classroom opened to let the parents come in. Kazuhiko's father, Ageha, Sayuri, Yu's father: Kikyo Mikage and surprisingly Matsu.
"Hey Sera-chan~ Kazu-kun!" Sayuri called while waving wildly, Seraphina looking embarrassed at the front of the class while Kazuhiko facepalmed until Ageha quietened her.
"Got it, try making something you like with the PVC clay I handed you just now. An animal is fine as well. A person is fine as well. A house is fine as well. Whatever image you're thinking about in your mind right now, try making it into a shape. That sort of English conversation is also there." The teacher spoke gleefully as he finished handing out blocks of PVC clay, Kazuhiko frowning in confusion given that he was supposed to be an English lesson.
[Looks like he's trying to show off… Or maybe he's advertising him wanting to change subjects] Albion spoke intrigued, Kazuhiko mentally nodding in agreement as the teacher added
"Let's Try!" With that the class started to work on the clay, Kazuhiko not even sure what he wanted to make as he glanced to see Asia working away as she mumbled
"I-It's difficult."
"Asia-chan, Sera-chan, keep going!" Sayuri called, Seraphina's eyebrow twitched in embarrassment as she and Asia continued to work. Kazuhiko trying to make a start on his own clay as he tried to settle on what he would make.
[Maybe you should just do something simple?] Albion asked, Kazuhiko mentally nodding as he started to mould and shape the clay.
"Hyo-Hyodo-kun…" The teacher spoke, drawing everyone's attention to see that Issei had made statue of a fierce looking dragon, the brunet who was still looking shocked at what he had made.
[Hehehe…Looks like Zirnitra took over and made a statue of himself] Albion chuckled, Kazuhiko turning back to his own to see his hands working to finish a statue of Seraphina in her school uniform.
'What the hell?' Kazuhiko thought as he looked down at it, jumping slightly at hearing the teacher spoke
"Yu-Yuuki-kun…?"
"Aww!" Some of the girls in class cooed at seeing it, Kazuhiko catching Seraphina's dark blush as the teacher spoke with teary eyes
"W-Wonderful… Hyodo-kun, Yuuki-kun. To think that you both had this sort of talent… This class was the right choice after all. Once again I was able to draw out a student's hidden ability…"
"T-That is Sera-chan? Shit! As I thought, Yuuki you rascal!"
"Look at Sera-san's!" Another girl shouted, everyone looking to see Seraphina blushing bright red and the clay model of Kazuhiko that sat on her desk.
"That sooo romantic! Sera-chan with Kazu-kun!" The other students reacted in various degrees, the guys in shock while the girls thought it was more romantic.
…
"Great minds think alike then" Matsu spoke amused as she looked over the pair of statues, Kazuhiko and Seraphina blushing as Ageha and Kazuhiko's father chuckled in amusement while Kikyo Mikage smirked slightly as he spoke
"Nice to see you again, Yuuki-kun"
"Mikage-san" Kazuhiko replied with a nod, glancing around to see who else was in hearing distance before he asked
"What are you doing here Matsu-san?"
"Just getting the information from Mikage-san here… and wanted to see what sort of defences they have up for the meeting already" Matsu replied, Kazuhiko nodding as his father asked confused
"Defences?"
"The meeting between the three Biblical factions is being held here" Kikyo spoke seriously, Kazuhiko, Seraphina and Yu nodding while Xenovia looked confused as she asked warily
"How do you know about that?"
"What the Biblical factions forget is that this country is under the Shinto Faction… We have a lot of information gathers spread out about the place… and Yu told me" Kikyo answered, ending with a smirk that made Xenovia sweatdrop at forgetting that bit of detail.
"I would dare say that the increased activity is going to draw in people against it" Ageha spoke thoughtfully, getting nods as Sayuri retort
"With Kazu-kun here I doubt there'll be any big issues… he did beat that Cadre."
"Oi Kazu! You should come see this Magical Girl who's in the gym" Kensuke called from the doorway of the classroom, drawing confused look even as he rushed off with his own camera.
"Well… that was unexpected" Yu spoke confused, Kazuhiko sighing softly as he replied
"Let's go see what he's on about… I'm sensing that it's a strong Devil messing about" With that the group started to make their way to the gym.
…
Arriving at the gym the group saw men holding cameras photographing someone who was standing on the stage, Kazuhiko noting that Rias, Akeno and Kiba was also there near the back of the group.
Standing on the stage was a young woman in a Magical Girl outfit, twirling a stick around and posing for the cameras. Matsu burst out laughing at seeing her as she spoke "That… That is Serafall Leviathan, one of the Yondai-Maou and Sitri's Onee-san"
"What the hell…?" Kazuhiko spoke shocked, noticing Yu, Xenovia, Seraphina and Sayuri's shock as well while his father looked in disbelieve as he asked
"Seriously…?"
"Mmhmm… She has her own TV show which she stars in… Magical Girl Levi-tan I think she calls it" Matsu added with a nod before a voice drew their attention
"Hey, hey! You, who's doing a photography shoot on a public path!" Saji called as he and Issei moved to the front of the crowd as the latter added
"Disperse, disperse! Today's the day for displaying classes to the public! Don't make a ruckus at this kind of place!" The crowd grumbled as both Issei and Saji pushed them back before the cameramen got the idea and left of their own accord till it was only Rias' group, Kazuhiko's group, Saji and Issei and the Serafall.
"You too, please don't wear that kind of costume. Wait, would you be a parent perhaps? Even if that's the case, you know there's a dress code according to the place. This is troublesome." Saji spoke sternly as he turned on Serafall, who was still posing as she replied
"Eh, but this is my uniform " Saji ground his teeth at hearing that, swatting Issei's head to stop him from staring at Serafall before noticing Rias.
"Oh, it's Rias-sempai. You came at the right time. I was just guiding Maou-sama and sempai's Otou-san." Saji spoke as he lowered his head to her, Issei's eyes catching Kazuhiko as the former about to speak before Sona's voice spoke up
"What's this? Saji, Hyodo, I always tell you to settle things concisely-." Everyone turned to see Sona approached with Sirzechs and Lord Gremory behind her, Sona stopping speaking the moment she saw Serafall who looked giddily happy as she spoke
"Sona-chan! Found you " Serafall instantly glomping onto Sona, Saji looking troubled at seeing it while Kazuhiko caught sight of Ravel and Lady Phenex approaching the group as well.
"Aah, it's you, Serafall. So you came here as well." Sirzechs spoke amused, drawing surprised looks from Saji and Issei.
"It's Leviathan-sama." Rias spoke, Kazuhiko scowling at her for moving to stand next to him as he retort annoyed
"Obviously…" Kazuhiko's father was scowling at the redhead as well as Kazuhiko started to reel off the information he knew on Serafall from Matsu
"One of the current four Yondai-Maous. Serafall Leviathan formerly Serafall Sitri. In charge of Foreign Affairs. Ice Magic user who prefers Wide Area attacks, so prefers Power over Skill. Sis-con and Magical Girl fanatic. Also considers Archangel Gabriel her rival."
Rias gaped as she looked at Kazuhiko, along with Akeno, Kiba, Ravel, Issei and Saji while Asia and Xenovia was looking amazed at Serafall. Yu smirking while Seraphina tried to smother her smile and Sayuri grinned wildly. Matsu was barely concealing her own grin while Kazuhiko's father was smirking amused while Ageha, Kikyo, Sirzechs, Lord Gremory and Lady Phenex looked impressed. Sona looked impressed as well but it was smothered under the exasperation for her current situation while Serafall's gaze was locked on Kazuhiko with interest gleaming in her eyes.
"Serafall-sama, it's been a long time." Rias spoke after regaining her senses, Serafall switching her gaze to her as she smiled brightly and replied
"Ara, Rias-chan . Long time~ Have you been doing well?"
"Y-Yes. Thanks to you. Did you come today for Sona's class visit?" Rias spoke with a smile as Serafall nodded and answered
"Yeah Sona-chan is really mean. She didn't tell me about today! Geez! Because of the shock, Onee-chan was going to attack Heaven "
{I can't believe that they would let someone like her be a Maou} Metatron spoke surprised, Kazuhiko mentally agreeing and not paying attention to Serafall's lingering gaze as Rias spoke to him
"Kazu. Greet her." Kazuhiko rolled his eyes at the redhead only for Serafall to speak up eagerly
"You're Yuuki Kazuhiko-chan… The Hakuryuukou who uses the [Vongola Flames] and the unmelting ice"
"…Yeah" Kazuhiko spoke, slightly surprised at Serafall knew about his magic style as she smiled brightly, turning sideways and making a peace sign as she replied
"Nice to meet you . I am the Maou Serafall Leviathan . Call me Levi-tan " Kazuhiko gave a polite nod of the head as he replied
"Nice to meet you." Serafall not seeming to worry as she turned to Lord Gremory and spoke
"Ara ara, Uncle Gremory."
"Yes, Serafall-dono. This is another novel uniform. I somewhat think as a Maou how it is but…" Lord Gremory replied, Serafall giving a twirl as she spoke
"Ara, Uncle. Don't you know? This is the fashion in this country, you know?
"Heh, was that so. It seems this was my ignorance." Lord Gremory replied as if it was normal as Sirzechs chuckled
"Hahaha, Tou-ue, don't believe it."
"This really seems odd…" Seraphina spoke quietly to Kazuhiko, getting a nod from him before Rias spoke quietly to everyone at the bewildered looks, sighing softly
"Sorry. I forgot to say it-No, I didn't want to say it but the current 4 Maou-sama, every one of them is like this. During private times, they are light mooded, to a severe extent."
'Great… So the Maou are just immature when not doing official duties' Kazuhiko thought to himself before Albion spoke up intrigued
[Looks like Sitri is getting embarrassed more and more] Kazuhiko focused on Sona to see her red faced as she looked at Serafall, something the elder sister noticed as she looked at Sona worried as she asked
"Sona-chan, what's wrong? Your face is completely red, you know? Since it's the long awaited reunion with your Onee-sama, me, I think it would be better if you were a bit more happy? 'Onee-sama!' 'So-tan!', calling like that and embracing each other in a yuri way, that sort of development is fine with me as well, Onee-chan!"
"…O-Onee-sama. This is my school and I am entrusted with the job of the student council president here… No matter how close relatives we are, Onee-sama's behaviour is, too much… I can't approve of that sort of outfit." Sona spoke with an unsatisfied expression, one of her eyes twitching as Serafall pouted and replied childishly
"No way, Sona-chan! If I am told that by Sona-chan, your Onee-chan will be sad! Sona-chan doesn't know that her Onee-chan is admired as the Magical girl! Since with the glittering stick, I erase angels and fallen angels ."
"Onee-sama, Please be prudent. If my Onee-sama, the Maou glitters, then this small country would be destroyed many times over." Sona countered with a stern tone.
"Hey, Saji. When one of the leaders of the fallen angels invaded, Kaichou didn't call her Onee-san… Looking at this, are they not on good terms?" Issei asked curiously, Kazuhiko sparing a glance at the pair of [Pawns] as Saji answered
"It's the opposite. The opposite. Since in conversation Serafall Leviathan-sama dotes on her little sister so much, if she would have been called, it would have become something terrible. It seems if she found out that her little sister was injured by the fallen angel, we didn't know how she would have reacted. It would have probably been instant war. It was the correct decision to not call Serafall-sama, and rather call Lucifer-sama. However, I am meeting her the first time as well, but this is…"
"Uuh, I can't bear it!" Sona spoke with tears welling in her eyes before running away, Serafall calling out as she ran after her
"Wait! Sona-chan! Where are you going leaving your Onee-chan behind!"
"Please don't follow me!" Sona called back before Serafall responded
"Noooooo! Don't abandon your Onee-chaaaaaaan! So-taaaaaan!"
"I have asked you so many times not to add 'tan'!" Sona countered, Kazuhiko sighing as he heard Seraphina muttered to him
"I'm glad that Sayuri-san isn't like that"
"Yeah. The Sitri household is peaceful. Don't you think so, Ria-tan." Sirzechs spoke with an amused look, Rias instantly annoyed as she looked at him and replied
"Onii-sama, don't add a 'tan' to my pet name and call me please…"
"No way…Ria-tan. Even though in the past you followed me everytime while saying 'Onii-sama Onii-sama'… It's the rebellious age, huh…" Sirzechs spoke with shock.
"Geez! Onii-sama! Why do you remind me of my childhood-." Rias retort before a flash made her realise that Lord Gremory had taken a picture of her. A smile on his face as he spoke
"That's a nice face, Rias. It's good, to raise you so splendidly…... I will fill my wife's share of enthusiasm as she couldn't come here today."
"Otou-sama! Geez!" Rias replied embarrassed.
"I didn't expect them to be so normal" Kazuhiko's father murmured, Kikyo nodding as he spoke
"The Gremory Clan is known for being kind, so it would make sense that their allies be somewhat similar"
"Yuuki Kazuhiko-san, is this person your father?" Lord Gremory asked, Kazuhiko wondering why it was only now that his father was getting noticed as he nodded as he answered
"Yes, he's my Tou-san"
"I see. Yeah." Lord Gremory spoke, moving to stand before Kazuhiko's father and holding out his hand as he spoke
"Nice to meet you, I am Rias' father." Kazuhiko's father regarded Lord Gremory's hand for a moment before accepting the handshake as he replied
"Likewise… I'm starting to see where Rias gets her eccentric side from."
"Oh. Well… thank you. I thought that I should come greet you today as Sirzechs and I are normally busy with work." Lord Gremory responded, Kazuhiko's father giving a brief nod before Lord Gremory continued
"Yes. I want to talk at a calmer place. This place is a bit conspicuous."
"Alright… as long as Kikyo-san, Ageha-san and Matsu-san don't mind coming along" Kazuhiko's father replied at noticing his son's wary look, Kikyo, Ageha and Matsu each give their consent before Lord Gremory waved over Kiba
"Kiba-kun." Kiba approached the group as he spoke
"Yes."
"Sorry but could you lead us to a calmer place?" Lord Gremory spoke with a smile, Kiba bowing to the adults before starting to walk to the corridor as he spoke
"Yes. Then, please follow me."
"Well then Rias, Yuuki Kazuhiko-kun. I'll come back after talking a bit. Sirzechs, can I leave the rest to you?" Lord Gremory spoke to the pair before walking after the adults, Kazuhiko getting a reassuring nod from Matsu as Sirzechs spoke
"Yes, Otou-ue."
'At least those three can keep Tou-san safe' Kazuhiko thought to himself, giving a nod back to his father and Ageha as they left, Seraphina taking hold of his arm as she spoke softly to him
"Kaa-san and Matsu-san will look after him"
"Don't forget my Tou-san's no slouch either, Kaz" Yu added with a reassuring smile, Kauzhiko sighing softly as he replied
"I know."
"Rias." Sirzechs spoke, drawing Rias' attention as she asked
"What is it, Onii-sama?"
"There's something I wanted to talk about for a bit. Sorry, Yuuki-kun. I'll be borrowing my little sister for a bit. Akeno-kun, would you mind coming along with us?" Sirzechs answered, looking to Kazuhiko for approval only to look disheartened at seeing him talking to Yu while Seraphina was trying to avoid Sayuri's attempts to hug her
"Yes." Akeno spoke with a nod, Sirzechs leaving with Rias and Akeno to somewhere while Ravel coughed into her hand to draw Kazuhiko's attention the her and Lady Phenex.
"Hey Ravel-san. Nice to see you again, Lady Phenex" Kazuhiko greeted, giving a small bow to the latter before deciding to introduce the others
"This is Mikage Yu, my childhood friend and member of the Shinto Faction, Seraphina, my girlfriend, Sayuri, her sister, Mittelt, Asia and Xenovia, who is Gremory's second [Knight]"
"Nice to meet you all" Lady Phenex spoke, offering them a smile as she looked over the group that her daughter was spending time with. She could tell from what Ravel had told her and from seeing the group before her that Kazuhiko would be a good leader when he reached High Class Status.
"Thank you again for releasing Riser, I know he is not the most… civil person but he still is my son." Lady Phenex spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko shrugging as he replied
"It's alright…" Kazuhiko was cut off by the sound of the school bell signalling that lunch would be over now the group heading back to their classes.
…
"This is the information that Kikyo-san has given us about the mission they need help with" Matsu spoke, signalling to the large screen as she turned to face Kazuhiko and Yu, Kikyo standing off to the side of the screen.
"We've had reports of a light dragon flying towards Niigata which has one of our training facilities that also has a Yokai settlement nearby there as well." Kikyo spoke seriously, before Matsu brought up a large picture of a serpentine white dragon with black runes over its body.
"What are those runes?" Kazuhiko asked curiously, Matsu being the first to answer
"Necromancy… Someone went to a lot of effort to bring it back"
"For what reason though…?" Yu asked with a frown, Kikyo and Matsu sharing a look before the latter spoke
"I've been hearing rumours of a group forming although there's been no mention what they are up to. We do know they are called the Khaos Brigade and that one of the factions has an unhealthy fascination with Sacred Gears."
"We believe that this is their attempt to gain access to the Shinto Faction's records on our Sacred Gear users…" Kikyo continued sternly, Yu and Kazuhiko nodding in understanding as the later asked
"I guess the fact that me and Miya-san ran into someone trying some sort of similar ritual fits in right?" Kikyo and Matsu nodding as she replied
"Yeah… But I've not made any progress on that front because the various Magician Factions around the world aren't open to letting me rifle through their records to find whoever that Georg was"
"The timing of this is suspect as well given if it had happened a few days later you would have the easy means to take it out." Matsu added after a few moments.
"Wait your talking about the gifts between the factions…But that would mean, A Dragon Slayer Sword!?" Kazuhiko spoke shocked, Matsu nodding as Yu asked surprised
"Why would they give the Devils a sword that can slay dragons?"
"Are they worried about me? I mean both Kiba and Xenovia are sword users and me being one of the Heavenly Dragons…" Kazuhiko asked concerned, Matsu shrugging as she replied
"I don't know… It could be to have a failsafe for you or it could be for the Sekiryuutei after all he does come across as the sort who enjoys fighting, plus he has access to the [Balance Breaker] which may make them think he's stronger then you"
{They would be right in a way as well. [Balance Breaker] is a different level to Sacred Gears… and unlocking them is rather difficult} Metatron explained aloud, Yu nodding as he retort
"Been working on unlocking my for, like, two years with no real luck"
Kazuhiko nodded in thought, deciding he would have to get Metatron and Albion to tell him [Balance Breakers] were unlocked later as he turned his attention back to the screen as he asked "Anyway… What the plan with this 'Zombie Dragon' then? I mean it's not going to be the easiest thing to take down"
"At the moment, Miya is already in the area with a couple others to help guard the facility while they evacuate and help protect them when the dragon gets into range. Yu, I want you to help them out with that so Miya and Kazuhiko can distract the dragon. Once the evacuation is done it'll be up to the five of you to damage the runes on its body, we believe that is the only means to stop the dragon without having to request the Shinto Gods' aid which might meet with delays." Kikyo spoke sternly, seeing the thoughtful look on both Yu and Kazuhiko before the former asked
"Have you been able to ask about the Dragon Slayer Swords the Shinto should have?"
"Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi's last wielder was aligned with the church and has gone missing since the host's… demise. The other, Totsuka-no-Tsurugi, is still with Susanoo-no-Mikoto-sama and I doubt he would allow it to be used unless it was one of his descendants"
"Ascalon is with the Angels and I'm assuming it's the gift to the Devils. Gram is missing and being a Demon Sword the price to use it would be great." Matsu added, pre-empting Kazuhiko's question about other Dragon Slayer Swords they could get.
"Right…" Kazuhiko spoke slowly, nodding his understanding before Matsu added
"We thought of other powerful weapons as well but Arondight is supposedly sealed away somewhere unknown at the moment and Amenonuhoko hasn't chosen a new host in centuries."
"Amenonuhoko…?" Kazuhiko asked, Yu rolling his eyes as he answered
"Izanagi-sama's naginata"
"Ah" Kazuhiko spoke in understanding, moving to stand up as he added
"Let's get moving… I'd rather be waiting around for the zombie dragon then get there too late"
"Right" Matsu spoke with a stern nod.
…
Kazuhiko and Yu met up with Miya as soon as they appeared in the part of Niigata that the Shinto Faction used, the swordswoman accompanied by two others: Chiaki Fujimura and Minoru Shirogane.
Chiaki was five foot six with an athletic figure, brown hair held in a waist length high ponytail with side bangs that reached her cheeks and framed her sky blue eyes. She wore comfortable blue jeans and an untucked black v neck t-shirt which was under a protective white leather jacket. Black knee high boots were on her feet while fingerless white gloves covered her hands.
Minoru was five foot eight and with dirty blonde shaggy hair that had several bangs that fell down around his silver eyes. He wore black slacks with a white shirt and a slim dark yellow jacket, work boots covered his feet while a pair of aviator goggles hung around his neck.
"Nice to meet you both" Kazuhiko spoke with a nod, Chiaki giving him a curious look over before nodding in response while Minoru gave a relaxed smile as he replied
"Nice to finally meet you, Yuuki-san."
"Nice to see you again, Yu-san" Miya spoke with a smile, Yu nodding back as replied
"Thank you, Miya-sempai…"
"How is the evacuation going?" Kazuhiko asked as he looked at the large Edo period tower before them that was the base for the Shinto Faction on the island.
"Most of our agents stationed here haven't left in case we get attacked by this Khaos Brigade's members… They won't leave until all the computer data we have has been securely removed. The Technical staff believe it'll take another half an hour for it to be saved to a separate drive and the original altered enough so it would be useless if the Khaos Brigade manage to get any of it" Miya explained, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding as he looked around
"Most of the Yokai has been temporarily moved to Kyoto for their own safety" Chiaki added, giving Kazuhiko a wary look as he nodded as he commented
"So in the worst case we shouldn't have many non-combatants involved if the dragon arrives earlier than expected… Right. Chiaki-san, Minoru-san, Miya-san, put these ear pieces in so we can keep in contact with each other" Kazuhiko pulled out the three flesh coloured ear pieces from his pocket, Chiaki, Minoru and Miya accepting them as Yu speaking up
"I'll get my part started then…"
"Where is he going?" Chiaki asked, looking from Yu, who was heading inside the tower, to Kazuhiko who answered
"My boss Matsu-san is going to help the technicians to make sure the data is safe, it'll mean we can get the rest of them out of here sooner in case the Khaos Brigade try make a pre-emptive strike"
"Alright." Chiaki retort, Minoru nodding in understanding before he asked
"What are we going to do then?" Kazuhiko gave Miya a curious look as she replied
"Kazuhiko-kun is going to keep an eye on the dragon so we don't get surprised by it and we'll keep our eyes open here so the Khaos Brigade don't attack."
"Exactly… If you need to contact someone just press the ear piece and think who you want to contact before speaking" Kazuhiko spoke with a smile to Miya before activating [Divine Dividing] before flying into the air.
"It's a shame I've not learnt how to fully cancel out the effect of Gravity on my own body yet." Minoru spoke with a sigh, Miya giving him a reassuring smile while Chiaki rolled her eyes.
…
[It seems rather quiet…] Albion muttered as Kazuhiko looked around from where he floated in the air as Metatron added
{At least now the technical staff and the rest of the Shinto members are gone aside from our group}
"Yeah…" Kazuhiko murmured, frowning as he looked in the general direction of where the necromantic dragon was coming from as he pressed his ear piece and asked
"So… Any signs yet?"
(None so far, Kaz…) Yu replied first.
(All quiet here) Minoru added before Chiaki and Miya joined in
(Nothing here)
(Same here… Although it appears too quiet for my liking)
"Agreed" Kazuhiko muttered before asking
"Matsu-san, anything on your front?"
(No other signs of magic auras aside from you five and no spikes to signal any sort of magic circle is opening around either) Matsu answered, Kazuhiko silently sighing as he looked around again.
"Given that it looks like we have some time before the dragon shows up can you explain about [Balance Break] to me?" Kazuhiko asked the two spirits he housed, Metatron the first to speak up
{The [Balance Break] is considered the ultimate state of activation for a Sacred Gear meaning it is a lot stronger then [Sacred Gears] who haven't tapped into that power. Once it's been activated the user can activate it at will but there are still limitation on it, most often a time limit due to how much the host body can handle. It also considered a flaw of the [System] God created but I feel that it was purposely left to allow the Sacred Gears to help perform miracles for their hosts}
[Like Sacred Gears can be Sub Species, [Balance Breaker] can be Sub Species as well when the user's will alters what form it takes] Albion added, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding as he asked
"How do I activate it then…?"
{The only proper means to activate it is by the feelings of the possessor going through a drastic change. This usually happens during battles which makes unlocking them a risky endeavour for users as they could be killed before it could happen} Metatron answered, Kazuhiko nodding in thought before Matsu spoke up
(We have incoming… Looks like three large magic circles have opened up in the town and the cursed dragon has started to speed up. Attackers look to be just normal soldiers at the moment)
"Damn it…" Kazuhiko thought as he turned his attention to the town behind him.
…
"Mugen Unsheathe" Yu spoke as he activated his Sacred Gear, gripping the katana as the trio of him, Chiaki and Minoru moved to meet the soldiers while Miya stayed back in case it was another distraction.
(The groups are moving separately, Yu-tan) Matsu spoke up, Yu nodding as he looked to Chiaki and Minoru as he spoke
"Let's split up from there. Keep in contact"
"Right" Chiaki spoke before running down the next right street while Minoru gave him a nod and headed to the left as Yu continued running.
A few minutes passed before Yu came across a group of soldiers, all dressed in black uniform with assault rifles in hand as one shouted "Enemy contact!"
Yu frowned as he ducked behind one of the walls, a barrage of bullets being fired at him as he muttered into his earpiece "Tch… They don't look like Sacred Gear users"
(Right Yu-tan… They look to be using mana bullets through those rifles, shouldn't cause too much damage) Matsu responded, Yu nodded as he jumped out of cover and swung his sword at them as he called
"First Illusion: Netherworld Insects!" The barrage of light insects became the squad's new targets, Yu glancing over the slight cuts and burns the bullets had caused only to nod as they steadily healed themselves. The insects had quickly closed the gap between Yu and the soldiers, unaffected by the mana bullets, and proceeded to start biting into them.
Yu charged forwards towards the remaining soldiers, ignoring the bullets that hit him to the shock of his opponents.
…
Minoru's relaxed look faded as he pulled the goggles over his eyes, tapping into his Sacred Gear: [Gravity Jail] to lessen the effects of gravity on his body and letting him move faster than normal.
(Take the next right and you'll be in the path of the soldiers, Min-tan) Matsu spoke up, Minoru sighing at the nickname he had gained from Matsu as he followed her direction and came to a stop so he could save his strength.
"I'm at the point when they should show up, Matsu-san…" Minoru spoke, warily looking around before the sounds of footsteps drew his attention back to the direction he had originally been facing.
"There's the enemy men! Fire!" One of the soldiers shouted, Minoru sighing as they started to fire at him, thrusting one hand forwards as he spoke
"Gravity Shield!" A blue-purple energy shield appeared before his hand, deflecting all of the bullets aimed at him harmlessly away. The soldiers looked on in shock at Minoru stood there, stepping back as Minoru started walking forwards with his shield still up.
"Force Push" Minoru spoke, launching a wave of gravity at the soldiers and knocking them back before lightening his own body as he charged forwards.
"He's got a Sacred Gear! AHH!" One of the soldiers shouted before a gravity enhanced punch from Minoru slammed him into the wall of a nearby house, making it crater around him. Another two soldiers found themselves caught in bubbles of gravity before they were flung at the rest of the soldiers while another found themselves going skywards from a gravity enhanced uppercut.
…
Chiaki skidded to a stop before the group of soldiers, tapping into her Sacred Gear: [Variant Detonation] within moments of seeing the group take aim. A small bullet of orange energy shot from her outstretched palm at the group, hitting a rifle which soon exploded and injured the soldier who had been holding it.
The others burst into action firing bullets at her, Chiaki lazily waving her hand at them as she spoke "Blast shield!"
A shield of orange energy burst into life several feet ahead of her, the bullets exploding on contact with it and making a smokescreen as Chiaki smirked as she threw a punch at it with a release of orange energy as she whispered "Blast back!"
The smokescreen was forced towards the soldiers by the explosion, Chiaki kept her shield up until the soldiers started shouting and coughing. Instantly dropping the shield, Chiaki launched a pair of large blasts into the cloud making it disperse and also injuring the soldiers, several further injured by colliding with each other or the buildings around them.
"Too easy" Chiaki spoke with a smirk as she dusted her hands, keeping an eye on the group to avoid getting surprised.
…
Miya calmly stood outside of the tower, listening to Matsu explain what was going on with Yu, Minoru and Chiaki within the town. Her hand was ready to draw her holy sword at a moment's notice as she spoke "It looks like they aren't taking this seriously"
(I would think that they are only sending the grunts in and hoping the dragon would be enough reason for everyone to go) Matsu replied, Miya nodding in agreement before she felt a surge of magic nearby as Matsu spoke up
(We have another incoming… Only a guy with a demon sword, Miya)
"Thank you for the warning, Matsu-san" Miya spoke calmly, drawing Yawarakai-Te fluidly as she sensed the demonic aura approaching from the front before her ears started to pick up the sound of metal armour. Miya frowned as she finally saw the six foot tall young man dressed in a suit of black medieval armour minus the helmet. His hair was inky black and slicked back while his eyes were narrow light brown. Sheathed at his side was a dark blue sword with a small silver chain wrapped around the curved guard.
"Heh… It's nice that you people didn't run, means I can get some fun myself" The young man spoke amused, his eyes lingering at Yawarakai-Te as Miya took a ready stance as he continued
"So the wielder of Yawarakai-Te, that means you're Miya Asami…"
"Who are you and how do you know about me?" Miya asked seriously, noticing the young man's hand move to draw his sword as he retort
"I guess as my next conquest, you should know who I am… I am Lance, descendant of the knight Lancelot"
(Lancelot that means his sword's Arondight) Matsu commented, Miya frowning as she replied
"The knight of betrayal…" Lance charged before she could say any more, his sword swinging down towards Miya only for her katana to come up and block it easily, neither losing ground to the other.
"Well this looks like it's going to be more interesting" Lance spoke with a bloodthirsty grin appearing as Miya's eyes narrowed before the knight jumped back as several large ice spires erupted from the ground, Miya waving her free hand to clear her path as she ran after him. The two swords clashed again and again, Miya easily holding her own against Lance and rends in the ground formed from where the two weapons met.
Miya flicked her hand back at the door of the tower, ice soon covering it to seal them shut and stopping the two surprised soldiers that had tried to sneak inside by covering them in ice up to their waists as she spoke "Do not think I will be that easy to distract"
"This just gets better and better" Lance spoke with a grin as he lunged forwards, stabbing his sword which Miya deflected with her katana before moving to strike back only for it to be stopped by the flat of Arondight. Miya stepped back as a blood coloured aura erupted from Arondight, noticing the aura was reeking of killing intent as she unleashed a white-blue holy aura from her own sword, mixing it with some of her power from Tsukuyomi as she readied for the next clash.
…
(The others will be fine, Kazu-tan) Matsu spoke up, Kazuhiko turning back to the charging dragon as he spoke
"Right… [Ramiel]" Aiming with the quickly appearing crystal bow, Kazuhiko channelled his [Storm Flames] with the holy lightning arrow that had formed. The dragon let loose a loud roar before Kazuhiko released the arrow, unleashing the mixed blast at the dragon who took it head on.
A beam of white light lanced out from the explosion, Kazuhiko barely dodging the attack before scowling as he saw only a few burnt scales on its forehead as it continued to charge at him.
"Damn it…" Kazuhiko grumbled as he pulled the drawstring back for a second shot as Albion spoke up
[Dragon scales are extremely tough so try something with more punch] Kazuhiko mentally nodded, deciding to use his [Lightning Flames] instead in combination with his holy-lightning and firing at the ever nearing dragon which dodged it easily before unleashing a white fireball at him.
'I'll have to try and get close then and use [Divine Dividing] on it' Kazuhiko thought as he barely dodged the attack before charged towards the dragon as he muttered
"[Israfel]" He tightened his hands on the twin Scimitars as he got close to the dragon, coating both blades in holy energy as he quickly found himself having to fend off fireballs and dodging beams of light.
{It's not letting you get close, Kazu. It's almost as if it is reading your mind} Metatron commented as Kazuhiko barrel rolled to avoid another beam of light only to barely cut through a fireball with his swords.
[Must have a link with the caster to help control it better] Albion spoke up thoughtfully, Kazuhiko scowling as he backed off from the dragon and growled
"How the hell am I supposed to stop it then?"
'There has to be a way… I can't let this zombie dragon pass, who knows what it'll do to Niigata or my friends.' Kazuhiko thought as he dodged a beam of light aimed at him.
'Activating a Balance Breaker would be the best chance but… How can I be sure to unlock the right one and…' He paused as he looked over towards where Japan was as he continued '…and if I do unlock Metatron's. There is a chance I'll be discovered with all three leaders of the Biblical factions in Kuoh for the treaty.'
Taking a calming breathe as a silver aura flared around him, Kazuhiko tried to focus his thoughts as he continued 'Keeping myself safe and my nature a secret or risk it all to protect my friends… A choice between what is easy and what is right. Not really a choice in the end, is it? I couldn't accept it if I didn't do what was right.'
Golden sparks flickered around Kazuhiko's aura as he added "There's no way back... I have to fight my way through!"
{Balance Break} Kazuhiko was engulfed in a ball of gold light.
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Author's Note
Sorry for the delay of this chapter but hope you enjoy this. The Parent's day has led to Kazuhiko's father meeting Lord Gremory, Rias and Sirzechs and finding out that Devils act like normal people in some regards. Also Serafall has had her interest peeked by Kazuhiko although it won't kick off till Gabriel's entrance/ meeting with him.
Had some trouble with the mission/ job that Kazuhiko would be sent on to lead to his first Balance Breaker to be unlocked as well as coming up with how to showcase Chiaki and Minoru fight. Chiaki is partly based on Bambietta from Bleach while Minoru is partly based on Layle from Crystal Bearers although with both I've expanded their skills abit.
Harem (Not sure if the order's right): Seraphina, Kalawarner, Xenovia, Ravel, Akeno, Serafall, Gabriel, Astrid, Rosswiesse, Kazehana, Koneko, Miya, Karasuba, Matsu, Yasaka