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Yukio looked at one of the blue jewels from Vali's armour as he set foot onto the school grounds with Azazel, Rias and Gasper, glancing up to see the armies of the three big powers coming in and processing everything after the battle.
'I wonder if this would be useful' He thought to himself as he looked over the jewel again, Ddraig deciding to voice his own opinion
[Well it's all down to you…but it wouldn't be without pain. He and I are opposite existences]
"You thinking about breaking another balance?" Azazel asked with a curious and amused gaze as corpses of dead magicians were being carried away as the armies cleaned up the battle field as he pocketed the jewel as he advanced towards the centre of the school grounds.
"Maybe…" Yukio replied as he spotted Sirzechs, Serafall and Michael. Each were giving orders to people who seemed to be there subordinates, Sirzechs catching sight of them and raised his hands only for Serafall to barrel past him and knock Yukio onto the ground.
"Yu-tan! I'm so glad you're safe" She shouted happily, Rias looking angrily at the Maou, who was peppering kisses over Yukio's face for a few moments before Rias pulled the magical girl cosplayer from off him.
"Levi-sama! Leave Yukio alone" Rias shouted red faced, Sirzechs chuckling at his sister's red face and the dazed Yukio before turning to speak to Azazel
"So you were safe. Thank goodness. —Azazel, what happened to that arm?" Seeing the one-armed Azazel, Sirzechs gestured his hand at Asia who responded and applied her Twilight Healing onto the opening of the Fallen's wound before moving onto the few Yukio had.
"I was caught by Cattleya and nearly self-destructed along with her. I had no choice but to cut it off." Azazel replied
"I see. Her matter was a problem on the devil's side. About that wound—" Sirzechs started only for Azazel to raise his hand to the crimson haired Maou.
"I also…caused trouble with Vali."
"…So he betrayed you."
"From the start, he was a guy that poured into only power. If you look at it from the results, it's possible to understand and say [Ah, I see]. —However, it's my responsibility that I didn't stop it from happening." Azazel spoke with a slight lonely tone as Michael came between Sirzechs and Azazel
"Now then, I'm returning to heaven at once and will work on a plan for the matter of peace and countermeasures against the [Khaos Brigade]."
"I'm sorry, I had arranged things this time. We who set up the place of this conference feel ashamed."
"Sirzechs, please don't feel so responsible. As for me, I'm just glad that the three great powers are walking on the path to peace together, you know? With this, useless quarrels should also decrease."
"Well, subordinates who don't agree with that will also leave." Azazel spoke sarcasticly.
"That is inevitable. Because we've been hating each other for a long time. However, it should change even a little from now on. —The problem is the [Khaos Brigade] that we can't assume is good."
"Then let's cooperate and discuss from now on regarding that matter." Azazel and Michael nodded at Sirzechs' idea.
"Then, I'll return to heaven at once. I'll come back immediately, so we'll conclude the formal peace agreement at that time."
"Michael-san!" Yukio spoke up as he approached the archangel, Serafall and Rias arguing childishly where he had stood.
"What is it, Sekiryuutei boy?" Michael asked
"There's just one thing I'd like to ask of you."
"Very well, there isn't time, but I'll hear this one thing."
"It's because of the [system] that Asia and Xenovia receive damage when they pray to God, right?" Yukio spoke calmly
"Yes. If Devils or Fallen Angels pray to God, the [system] moves and decides to give them light damage. Because this was included in the system with or without God's presence, it moves naturally. What about it?"
"Can't you make it so that there is no damage when only Asia and Xenovia are praying?" Yukio asked, remembering that he'd seen Asia and Xenovia both force smiles at the idea that they couldn't pray like they normally could before.
Michael looked surprised at Yukio's request; Asia and Xenovia who were on either side of him were also surprised before Michael gave a small laugh and nodded in agreement "I understand. If it's only two people, I may be able to do something about it. The two of them are already devils and can't get near church headquarters. Asia, Xenovia, let me ask you. You know God is absent, right? Even so, will you still pray?"
The two of them shook their head in surprise and then nodded.
"Yes, I want to pray even if there is no Lord."
"Me too. I'll give thanks to the Lord—to Michael-sama."
Michael smiled at both of their responses, Yukio smiling himself as he looked over to see Xenovia looking at him.
"Very well. I'll do that right away when I return to headquarters. Fufufu, it should be fine if there are only two devils who don't receive damage when praying. How interesting." Michael spoke
"With this, you can pray to God without problems, Asia, Xenovia" Yukio spoke, turning to see Asia teary eyed before she embraced him
"Yukio-san!"
"Yukio, thank you." Xenovia spoke with gratitude, her cheeks red as Yukio gently stroked both girl's heads as he spoke
"It's fine. You can pray without restraint from now on."
"Michael-sama, about the aforementioned matter, please do as you said." Yuuto spoke to Michael who nodded as he replied
"Following your advice, I swear on the Holy Demonic Sword you gave us that I will not allow Holy Sword research to produce any more victims. It was a huge error for us to flatly reject important believers to this extent."
"That's great! Yuuto!" Yukio called
"Yeah, thank you, Yukio-kun." Yuuto replied happily.
"Michael, I'll leave the explaining to the Valhalla guys to you. Since it would be problematic for me to move imprudently. Afterwards, you'll have to convey what happened today to Mt. Sumeru as well." Azazel spoke to Michael as they watched Yukio talking to Yuuto, Asia and Xenovia.
"Yeah, since there would be no persuasive power if either the Governor of the fallen angels or the Maou explained, I'll have to tell them. I'm accustomed to reporting to [God], after all." Leaving it at that, Michael took a great number of his subordinates and flew to heaven before Azazel declared ahead to the Fallen Angel troops.
"I have chosen peace. The Fallen Angels won't fight with the Angels and Devils at all from now on. Those who are dissatisfied with this may leave. However, I'll kill you without reservation the next time we meet. Only those who want to follow come with me."
[We will live for the sake of Governor Azazel till the day we die!] The subordinates' loyalty became a roar. Azazel saw this and expressed his gratitude with a small "Thank you".
After Azazel issued orders to his troops, the Fallen Angels deployed magic circles and returned.
The Devil troops also transferring away with magic circle, the school grounds rapidly becoming desolate and only the a few people were left. Azazel letting out a big breath and started to head in the direction of the school gates.
"I'll leave the cleaning up to Sirzechs. I'm tired, so I'm heading back." He spoke, trying to wave his hand and head back but stopping just to point his finger at Yukio as he spoke
"That's right, Sekiryuutei. Since I plan to stay here for a little while, I'll help that [Bishop] of Rias Gremory. Because I can't stand it, to see a Sacred Gear which can't be controlled and I'm curious at how you used the power of Ascalon like that"
"Oh?" Yukio asked understanding that his aura coating probably surprised everyone who watched it
"For the red, it's family. For the white, it's power. —Either one is so purely simple that it's shocking." Azazel spoke amused before leaving whistling.
…
"And so, from today on I'll be the advisor of this occult research club. Please call me Azazel-sensei. Or Governor is fine too." Wearing a worn-out suit, Azazel was in the clubroom of the occult research club.
"…Why are you here?" Rias asked with a perplexed look, a hand on her forehead
"Hah! I was requested to take this position by Serafall's little sister! Well, it's because I'm a super-cool guy. I score even with schoolgirls!" Azazel replied
"That's forbidden! Or rather, why would Sona do such a thing?" Rias countered
"You're so stubborn, Rias Gremory. I was told by Serafall's sister that this was requested by Sirzechs. That's why she requested me." Yukio's eyes widened as he heard that, wondering what was going on before he noticed something that shouldn't be there
"Wait, what about that arm? Didn't you lose it?" He asked, pointing to Azazel's arm
"Ah, this. It's a genuine artificial arm that I produced while researching Sacred Gears. It's an all-purpose arm that can be loaded with light power-style laser beams and tiny missiles. I wanted to be equipped with such a thing once. I equipped it in commemoration of my lost arm."
Azazel's hand then flew out, doing several rotations as it spun on its side as he continued speaking "The condition for me staying at this school is that I make the immature Sacred Gears possessed by the Devils of the Gremory family grow. Well, my knowledge as a Sacred Gear enthusiast is useful, after all. You guys have also heard about it, but there is a weird organization called the [Khaos Brigade]. As a future deterrent against them, the [Welsh Dragon] and your family have become famous. Rather than that, I'm an expert on the opposing [Vanishing Dragon]. From the information I got on him, I know that Vali has his own team. We're temporarily calling it the [Hakuryuukou Team]. Several people are gathering around the ones who've been identified at present, Vali and Son Goku."
"Are Vali and the others going to attack here again?" The Governor shook his head at Yukio's question.
"They won't attack here again. It was a rare chance for an assassination on the leaders of the three great powers at the conference, but that also failed. Their current opponents are Heaven and the Underworld. In the Underworld, all the Fallen Angels under my orders have joined together with the Devils. The Underworld won't fall so easily. The Seraph guys in Heaven also wouldn't remain silent. Also, there are the freeloading strong sacred beasts in heaven and demonic beasts as well."
"So it's a war?" Yukio asked, his arms crossed over his chest as he pondered what it meant, Azazel breaking his line of thought
"No, it's still at the skirmish level. You could say both they and us are in a preparatory period. Don't worry, something like war won't occur until you people graduate from university, let alone this school's high school division. Enjoy your school life fully. —However, it is the long-awaited preparatory period. So you'll be doing various preparations, right?"
"Guess I'll have to speak to Keiko-nee about more training…" Yukio spoke to himself before Azazel retorted
"Sekiryuutei, don't think about it too hard. You'll make no progress if you worry too much. Your enemy is Hakuryuukou Vali to the bitter end but given how well you did against him you should do fine next time you meet…I mean combining your Scale Mail with that Fullbring was it? And you coated Amonusen with Holy Power from Ascalon and dual wielded them…Even if Vali didn't go all out from the start you used your powers to your advantage to surprise him. And, what do you plan to do with the Hakuryuukou's jewel you retrieved from the battle?"
"No idea…It's the opposite to Ddraig's power so if I tried to combine it like Yuuto did for his sword I'd probably injure myself more and not be able to use it" Yukio replied, Sparda and Ddraig having took there time to explain and try and work out if it was possible
"Yeah…It wouldn't be something you can handle so easily and while it is beneficial to take in another dragon's power, it's an entirely different matter on whether you can use it or not afterwards. However, the power in that jewel would be recorded into Ddraig's soul and the rest depends on training. —In addition, you'll first have to complete hellish training in the long term to even use its power"
'He's not seen Keiko-nee's training' Yukio thought to himself with a shiver.
{You know she's doing it to try and get your control and hand to hand fighting better} Sparda replied, Yukio mentally nodding as he replied
'Still doesn't mean she can kick my ass around the training room if it wasn't for Asia or Orihime I'd need more time off from school'
"With your Hollow unstable its best to try and gain control over it as soon as possible…I mean that Fullbring unleashed an explosive power from you but its limited, right?" Azazel spoke up, Yukio nodding in agreement as he spoke
"I can't fully control my spiritual powers yet so Fullbring allows me to not have to worry about holding back and my Hollow is a side effect from having a ton of spiritual energy"
"What about your Sekiryuutei power?"
"After what I did with combining Fullbring with the Scale Mail I unlocked Balance Breaker fully but I have about a minute count down before I can activate it…and during that time I can't Boost at all but with Amonusen and my Shinigami/ Hollow powers I should be fine for it"
"What about Amonusen?"
"I've started to unlock Bankai but it's a fair ways off for now" Yukio replied
"I guess you have to train to reduce that countdown and control your Hollow while unlocking your Bankai for Amonusen, having said that, Rating Games aren't straightforward either. Something like a [Pawn] that consumed only one piece taking down the [King] also happens. Everything depends on how you fight. I'll have to teach you all about that as well." Azazel spoke, Rias looking surprised as she retorted
"You seem well-informed about Rating Games."
"Devils aren't the only fans of the game, you know? Thanks to the peace pact, there are also a lot of Angels and Fallen Angels going out to watch the games unreservedly." Azazel spoke with a grin which soon lessened to a smile as he continued
"Therefore, for the time being, we'll build up your body so that it can fight for long periods of time."
"How strong do you think I could be?" Yukio asked, Azazel taking a few moments to think before speaking up
"If you can master 'Boosted Gear' and Amonusen's Bankai, plus your Hollow side and the powers from the Dark Knight which are dormant inside of you…You would be a fearsome opponent if you could use them all at the same time" Yukio nodded in thought for a moment before looking over to Gasper as he spoke
"If, for example, we're attacked another time, can't we do something to help Gasper's time-stopping power?"
"S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-Senpai! W-W-W-W-W-W-W-What are you sayiiiiiiing!? Hiiiiii!" Gasper cried and shouted at Yukio's suggestion.
"It's not worth considering if he's alone. We don't know what kind of people are in the [Khaos Brigade]." Azazel replied
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry, I'm so useless! I'm not useful at all! I'm garbage! I'm pig food! I'm seriously reflecting deeper than the sea, and I possess a target higher than Evereeeeeeeeeest! So please don't abandon meeeeeeeee!" Gasper screeched as he took refuge in his cardboard box and cried
"That's right, holy demonic sword kid. How long can you fight in Balance Breaker?" Azazel asked, turning to regard Yuuto who quickly answered
"Currently, one hour is my limit."
"That's not good. At the very least, you need to make sure that you're able to continue using it for 3 days." Yuuto looked fired up from Azazel's words as Yukio wondered the same question himself as Ddraig spoke aloud
[Currently your limit is at 30 minutes]
The Governor's eyes became half-closed as he heard that before he spoke "You'll have to retrain from scratch. The Hakuryuukou can stay in Balance Breaker for one month. That's the difference between you."
Next Azazel's gaze turned towards Akeno as he asked "Do you still hate us—no, Barakiel?"
Yukio's eyes widened slightly as he looked to Akeno who answered with a stern expression "I have no intention of forgiving him. Since it's that person's fault that my mother died."
"Akeno, when you fell down to being a Devil, he said nothing."
"Naturally. That person isn't in a position where he can say something to me."
"That's not what I meant. No, well, it might be thoughtless of me to enter into the space of you parent and child."
"I don't consider that person as my father!" Akeno declared clearly
"I see. But, I don't think it's bad that you joined the Gremory family. If things were otherwise, what would Barakiel think, I wonder?"
Akeno remained silent and was deep in thought from Azazel's last comment, who turned to look at Yukio again
"Hey, Sekiryuutei—is Yukio fine? Shall I teach you about harems? Even though I look like this, I'm a man who has formed hundreds of harems in the past, you know? You won't lose anything by hearing about it."
Yukio's looked shocked at the Governer as he spoke "Hell no!"
"Why not...? You are a virgin, right? Or could you be scared of girls" Azazel spoke with a smirk as Yukio scowled
"I'm not scared of girls…I-"
"Alright, I'll also teach you about women. It's better to become a man that properly ensnares even beautiful women. The story of how I fell like this was because I rubbed the breasts of human women. I don't compromise when it comes to ero." Azazel interrupted
[Haha… What a man! You should learn from him, Yukio] Ddraig replied, happily crying as Yukio sighed
"Great…another pervert I have to deal with"
"Ooh, Ddraig really is sensible. That's right, if you're a man, live in a state of desire. Devour woman! If you sleep with them and have sex, strength will follow along with confidence. —I shall produce your graduation ceremony. I'll introduce you to some of the beautiful Fallen Angel women among my subordinates. They'd also probably be happy to have sex if their partner is a legendary Dragon." Azazel spoke, Yukio's face turning red from embarrassement as he summoned Amonusen, pointing it at the pervert threatheningly.
"P-Please wait a moment, Azazel! Please don't give Yukio strange ideas!" Rias spoke flustered as she embraced Yukio and kept him out of reach of Azazel as the silver haired teen swung Amonusen around a few times.
"Oi, oi…Buchou why are you stopping me?" Yukio asked angrily as she kept him from trying to attack Azazel.
"You can't win against him, Yukio" Rias replied, holding onto him tighter as Azazel chuckled
"Its fine, isn't it? At this age, it's perfectly healthy to be acquainted with one or two women. Or is there something wrong with your servant being acquainted with women?"
"I'm the one who manages Yukio's chastity!" Rias declared, Yukio's eyes widening as he looked over to see her red faced before his grip on Amonusen disappeared along with the sword.
"Yukio-san is staying with me…" Asia spoke seriously
"Ara, ara, Yukio-kun, I'll have to be careful with you" Akeno spoke with a laugh.
"…Yukio-sempai is honorable" Koneko spoke with a small smile
"If Buchou is managing, it won't be easy to produce a child…Muu." Xenovia spoke seriously.
"You sure are popular, Yukio-sempai! As a hikikomori, I admire you!"
"Now, you know how I feel, right?" Gasper and Kiba said both smiling as they looked on while Azazel laughed heartily
"Hahaha! What's with this! I see, I see. That's right, Dragons naturally form polygamies. So you don't require my teaching. Well, this place has become a location for representatives from the three-way alliance. The Governor of the Fallen Angels, the Maou's little sister, backup from the Angel's side, and a legendary Dragon. Let's all get along from now on. The current objective is for the Sekiryuutei to perfect his powers. And for all of you to power up. You should train and achieve that during summer vacation."
"We also have to become stronger too." Rias spoke, Azazel agreeing as he explained
"It doesn't hurt to become stronger. So, according to talk, there's going to be a meeting of young Devils in a few days, right? I heard Rias Gremory was included among the names of promising young Devils that are close to debuting."
"Yes, noble families and old families meet together with several young devils. It seems to be a custom."
"Is it fine to think about games at a time when a terrorist attack occurred?" Yukio asked curiously, Azazel answering
"I in fact recommend it. Battles in the games will be good experience for current young devils without previous battle experience. It's because the present devils are crowded together with reincarnated Devils of humans, Fallen Angels and Demonic Beasts. They are troubled by their opponents. Abundant battlefields have been established and fighting methods have come in an infinite variety responding to that. There isn't a favorable environment for training young people like this. Unexpectedly, Sirzechs and the others have looked at the current situation with the future in mind when they created these games. They make them compete with other Devils and the quality of power is raised. Since they're a greedy group, it fits them. —What crafty guys they are."
"Don't worry, I'll drive into you how to use your personal power and your Sacred Gear's power. And there are plans for the matches to be set during your training camp as well. I believe they're doing it in Rating Game style. I've already finished probing Sirzechs about it." Azazel added.
"Kukuku, there's the Boosted Gear which has begun an unknown evolution. And there's also the holy demonic sword. Furthermore, there's the [Forbidden Balor View]. I'll drive my research results into them and explore their original evolved forms." Azazel laughed dangerously.
…
When Yukio had gotten home with Rias and Asia, he found himself whisked away by Keiko and brought into the garden.
"Keiko-nee, do I have to have my left arm tied behind my back?" Yukio asked as he stood a few paces away from Keiko, a wooden sword in his right hand while his left was tied to his back. His blonde haired older sister had a wooden sword in her right hand directed towards him as she started to explain
"After what happened with that Vali…you need to strengthen your other arm so you can dual wield effectively this training with help you. Your wooden sword is weighted so you can get use to it"
Rias, Asia and Orihime were off to the side for when they would eventually have to heal Yukio, both watching curiously as Asia spoke up "Good luck Yukio-san"
"Be careful, Yukio-sama" Orihime added, Yukio giving them a smile before holding his sword out before him, waiting for Keiko to attack for a few moments before managing to move his sword to block Keiko overhead strike.
Yukio back pedalled more then he expected, only able to block Keiko's fluid strikes as she easily switched which hand her sword was in as she kept on him. The few times Yukio managed to counterattack, his strikes were easily deflected due to his inexperience with using his sword in his right hand.
With a flick of her wrist, Keiko removed the wooden sword from Yukio's hand before pointing it at his neck, barely breathing harder then before while Yukio was panting as she removed the sword and spoke "Looks like we've got a lot to do…"
Helping Yukio up, Keiko tossed her sword to him which he caught as she picked up the other and charged at him to start there training all over again.
…
A few days had passed since Azazel showed up at the school and since then Keiko had continued to train Yukio so he could fight right handed, she would've started to try and teach him how to dual wield but had explained that until he was use to the difference in size and weight in Amonusen and Ascalon that he shouldn't do it himself until he could activate his full Bankai form.
He was currently sitting in the clubroom, reading a book on devil letters, figuring that he would need to learn it sooner or later. The other members were also doing there own things as the whole group waited on Rias' return from her talk with Sona
"Buchou who went to the student council room sure is late!" Yukio commented, attempting to write down the Devil's alphabet correctly with little luck as Akeno spoke up
"Buchou and Kaichou might be discussing something very serious. By the way Yukio-kun and Asia-chan would both of you like green tea?" Yukio sat his book down as he nodded, Akeno soon pouring a cup of tea for him and Asia who was sat next to him watching curiously.
"Yes. It's my win."
"Muu, I have no more options. Looks like it is my loss." Kiba and Xenovia spoke from a nearby table where they were playing shogi before Koneko spoke up from where she sat watching them
"…With this, it's Xenovia's five losing streak."
"Do you also want green tea Gasper-kun?" Akeno asked as she headed to the box in the corner of the room.
"T-Thank you very muccccch!" Gasper's voice came out, Yukio silently sighing as he spoke over to the half vampire
"Gasper, it'd be better for you to get out of the box and drink the green tea….otherwise you might ruin it"
"I'm s-sorrrrrrry! No! Not outside!" Gasper cried out in response before the door to the clubroom opened and Rias entered as she spoke out to them
"I'm back. I just returned now."
…
"I have to hand in the club activity report." Rias stated, Yukio looking confused as he asked
"Wasn't that what you just went to do with Kaichou?"
"What I submitted just now is the report for the actual club activity based on 'The relation between UFO and devils'. The problem is the report based on our activity as devils. So many things happened lately that I forgot all about it. Unlike last year, the due date for it is earlier this year."
Yukio tilted his head in confusion before Yuuto spoke up to explain to him "Buchou who is a pure-devil actually requires to attend the school in the Underworld for High-class devils. She's studying in Japan as a special privilege student. If she doesn't attain the units for the devil school at Kuou Academy, then she will be forced to return to the Underworld."
Akeno then continued on "Attaining credits. In Buchou's case, other than making a pact with humans she has also attained them in other means such as researching about types of monsters and youkai in Japan. The truth is we, her servants, were also allowed a bit of freedom by helping her with the research."
Yukio nodded in understanding, glad for the bit of freedom he had as Rias looked at everyone around the table before speaking "That's why I will create the report which needs to be submitted to the Underworld now. That's why I want to know the present state of the monsters and youkai living in this town. As usual, let's go and ask the knowledgeable Kappa who lives in the swamp located on the outskirts of town."
Yukio looked surprised, wondering if he would be able to meet with one before Kiba put his hand up and informed Rias "Buchou that Kappa returned to his homeland. He said that he will inherit the family business to cultivate cucumbers."
"…So he returned to his homeland. That would be a more stable future, rather than aiming to become a rapper." Rias replied, Yukio looking surprised as he asked
"There's really a rapping Kappa?"
"The Kappa left its home because it didn't want to inherit the family cucumber business and started living in this town. It was fond of rapping. I often listened to his song, 'Shirikodama Rhapsody'." Kiba explained
"….The light of the town which dries my plate, my anger which cannot be conveyed, I will just take your shirikodama." Yukio looked even more shocked, pinching his forearm to make sure he hadn't fell asleep at seeing Koneko rapping.
"Koneko-chan was his fan." Kiba added before turning back to Rias
"But it seems like he went to his homeland because his father got a 'plate shortening disease'. His family has a rare and old youkai way of cultivating cucumber, so with this they would be able to pass on the traditions."
"Then it looks like we have to ask the gossip loving Dullahan that lives in the old mansion located in the fourth district." Akeno spoke up, Yukio taking a moment to recall what he knew as he asked
"That's the headless knight Youkai right?"
"Yes. It rides on a huge horse while carrying its head with its arm. It's a monster which declares peoples death and it mainly lives in Europe. I have defeated them a couple of times as well." Xenovia answered as Kiba put a thick book in front of Yukio.
"Monster encyclopedia. When you say the name of the monster you want to look up, it will automatically open the page for you. For example, Dullahan." Kiba spoke, the book opening by itself and the pages began changing automatically until it stopped onto the correct page, Yukio attempting to translate what the devil letters meant before turning his attention to the picture.
"That Dullahan had a serious hernia a few days ago and is hospitalised now." Akeno spoke while reading the documents in her hands
"I see, looks like Dullahan is also having difficulties." Rias spoke with a sigh
"Isn't there any other Youkai or monsters in town?" Yukio asked, his eyes trailing over to Gasper for a moment before shaking off the idea that had formed
"There are…but they're under a monster tamer's protection…but she doesn't really like Devils" Rias spoke with a thoughtful look.
…
The sound of a racket hitting a ball was coming from the tennis court as Yukio and Rias headed towards them, neither noticing the blue garbed figure that stood on a rooftop behind them with fierce red eyes.
"It's Hosokawa-kun!" The girls called cheerfully as Yukio sweatdropped as he gave them a brief wave as he greeted them
"Hey"
The girls started to gush and blush as Rias pouted annoyed before speaking "Hurry, Yukio. We are going."
"So Buchou. Does this person know that you are a devil?" Yukio asked curiously as he sat down on the bench next to Rias, who answered
"Tentatively. This campus also takes in humans that are from special backgrounds and that have good relations with devils. So they should be told about the devils who have this school as their base."
"So that's why I got that invite…?"
"Yes, you are a descendant of the Dark Knight so it was figured better to keep a track on you here…but no one ever expected that you had Boosted Gear or Amonusen inside of you"
"I asked Keiko-nee about why my Dark Knight power is still dormant and she said I just haven't been pushed into forcing them to activate…I mean everything that's happened since I joined has unlocked other parts of my powers…Fullbring, Balance Breaker, starting to unlock my Bankai it all was unlocked but I never thought of Sparda's blood inside me"
{You'll unlock those powers sooner or later…just give it time Yukio} Sparda spoke up, Yukio sighing as Rias patted his head as she spoke with a small smile
"Don't worry about it, Yukio"
After a few more moments of waiting the pair heard the footsteps of a horse before a female voice spoke up
"Ohohohoho! How are you doing, Rias-san! It's very rare for you to come here! So I welcome you!"
Turning Yukio saw a brown haired young woman sitting atop of a big horse, her brown hair twiled into a roll elegantly. His eyes widened as he recognised her as the captain of the tennis club, Abe Kiyome, before noticing the headless armoured Knight that was riding behind her.
Kiyome and the headless Knight got off there black furred horses at the same time as the former spoke pridefully "Ufufu, it's a good horse don't you think? A few days ago, the head of Dullahan, Mr Smith, was hospitalised. So I was asked to look after it in the mean time."
"And this here is Mr Smith's body." Kiyome added, signalling to the headless Dullahan who tried to bow its head, Yukio noticing the watermelon that it was carrying its arm.
"Ara, bringing in a monster within the campus is against school rules." Rias spoke, Kiyome quick to respond
"During the time that its head is hospitalised, the body-kun can act by himself correct? That's why I'm taking care of it along with the horse. But I thought giving them free food won't be good, so I gave them jobs to do. As the tennis club's mascot character! Dullahan, the "Headless Honda-kun"! The watermelon is a replacement for his head! Don't you think it fits with the season for summer?"
Yukio opted not to comment, lest his say something stupid while Rias nodding her head as if being convinced as she replied
"We can't help it if it is a mascot."
"Ok…?" Yukio asked, wondering if not having a head would be a problem with other students.
"The head isn't a problem." Rias replied, reading Yukio's mind as Kiyome nodded in agreement as she spoke up
"Kaichou said the same thing and agreed with it."
"Kyaa! Honda-kun! Your western armour is also shinning today!"
"A headless mascot is a new type of vibe indeed! So cute!" Yukio looked surprised at the cheers from the girls over the fences, the headless Dullahan responds back by waving his hand before the girls continued
"Hosokawa-kun! Sing us a song"
"I don't have a chance against Rias-sempai!"
"Wait for me my Hosokawa-kun!"
Yukio sweatdropped as he scratched the back of his head, Honda resting his hand on Yukio's shoulder, as the silver haired teen spoke "It seems weird to be popular"
"So then, Rias-san. What business do you have with me?" Kiyome asked, Rias taking a moment to calm herself before she explained
"The captain of the tennis club, Abe Kiyome-san. I'm sorry to bother you, but may I interview you who is a beast tamer? I would also be happy if you would tell me a few things about the monsters and youkai that you have under your control."
"No, I don't want to." Kiyome refused immediately as she continued to speak
"Why do I have to explain myself to you who is a devil? I'm grateful for having been accepted on this campus when I am from a special background, but this and that would be two different things correct? It also seems like Rias-san has connections with many people from different industries, so there won't be any reason for you to interview me specifically correct?"
"So won't having a connection with me be beneficial then?" Rias replied calmly, before Kiyome laughed loudly while covering her mouth with her hand.
"Ohohohohohohohoho! You have quite the confidence in yourself! But having a connection with you feels like it will become scary afterwards! So at the same time I would also like to have a relationship with Kaichou while distancing ourselves. A trade with a devil needs to be done carefully or else I might have my soul taken away correct?"
"Erm…We don't do that any more Abe-sempai" Yukio spoke up, noticing Rias' astonished look before replying
"Yukio's right. Nowadays, we don't do such serious things you know? I will just invite you for tea or dinner normally. Will you still not accept it?"
"The tea made by Akeno-san is the best" Yukio added, part of him hoping she accepted as Kiyome turned thoughtful for a short while before a lecherous smile appeared on her face as she replied
"Ufufufu, I just thought of something interesting. It won't be fun if we do this for free. So how about this? Let's have a tennis match between me and the monsters under my control against Rias-san and the Occult Research Club? How about if the loser has to obey whatever the winner says for free?"
"Ara, that seems interesting. I also know how to play tennis. So if we win, how about you cooperate with the interview for our report then? So what would you desire if you win, Kiyome-san?" Rias agreed immediately, Yukio getting a bad feeling as Kiyome looked towards him and asked
"…By the way, are you the famous [Welsh Dragon] rumoured in the business world who is also known as Sekiryuutei?"
"Eh….. Yes, I am." Yukio replied, nervously inching back slightly at her dangerous collector eyes as she spoke
"I have decided. If I win, then can I borrow him? A rare dragon would be the best indeed! He is a servant of a devil, so having him would be impossible. But how about borrowing him for a while-"
"No." Rias and Yukio spoke in sync, the former with a scary atmosphere while the latter didn't like how she said borrow as Rias added
"This is my important servant. If it's a wish like that, then I won't let you touch him."
Kiyome sighed as she retorted "Then, let's make it that we never had this discussion"
"We agree with your condition." Yukio whirled around to see Akeno there smiling, shocked himself as she continued
"If we win, we will have Kiyome-san help us with our report. If Kiyome-san wins, then you will borrow Yukio-kun temporarily. You are okay with those conditions, correct?"
"Akeno-san! I don't want to be passed about like an object" Yukio shouted annoyed, Honda patting his shoulder out of sympathy before finding himself engulfed in Akeno's hug as she spoke quietly
"Don't you want to help Rias?"
"Yes…but I don't want to be a bargaining tool" Yukio grumbled back, feeling Akeno's arms tighten around him as Rias spoke up
"Hold on Akeno!"
"Buchou, we just have to win. If we win, then everything will be solved." Akeno spoke, her head resting on Yukio's shoulder as Rias tried to come up with something to say before sighing and nodding.
"Yes, I understand." Kiyome laughed loudly at Rias' agreement, speaking up
"Ohohohohohoho! Then it is settled! The truth is, it would be foolish for you to challenge me who is the captain of the tennis club! So train as much as you can! My adorable monsters that I am in control of can play tennis perfectly as well!"
"I will show you how high-class devils play tennis. I won't hand over my adorable Yukio to you!"
"I'm looking forward to it! Ufufu. Oh yes, if I get Hosokawa-kun, then I will adore him in a different way."
Both of them put their faces closer and laugh, Yukio gulping nervously at how Kiyome had said that while Ddraig laughed pervertedly.
"I'm sorry, Yukio-kun. If I didn't say that, then Buchou's objective wouldn't progress at all. I will also do my best for the tennis match."
"You and Buchou owe me one" Yukio grumbled as he tried to avoid enjoying the warmth of the hug, Akeno giggling as she whispered into his ear
"Anything you want, Yukio-kun…" Yukio's cheeks reddened as Ddraig took the opportunity to run a few ideas past him.
…
The day of the match quickly came around, Yukio only slightly happier that this would hopefully be the last time such a thing happened and that Akeno had agreed to do something for him later on with Rias although what he didn't know yet.
"Ufufu. I will applaud you for not running away." Kiyome spoke as the ORC stepped onto the tennis cour, the suspicious smile putting Yukio off before he noticed a red haired lamia waving frantically at him before getting tapped by the blonde haired centaur next to her as other youkai and monster were glaring at the whole group, aside from Honda's body who was waving friendly to Yukio.
"We will have ourselves win today." Rias declared confidently, Yukio knowing that she didn't want to lose him for any amount of time as Kiyome started to explain the rules
"There would be two single matches and one double match. The team who gets two victories wins. Rias-san and I will have to participate. The remaining players will be determined by drawing lots."
The drawing lot was prepared by Kiyome and meant if a person drew a blue one they had to play a singles match while red meant doubles. Yukio hoped he could play as he'd gotten quite good at Tennis after having Keiko training his hand-eye coordination by throwing tennis balls at him which he had to hit back with a training sword, which had resulted in a few bruises and black eyes but he soon got a hang of it.
"Singles."
"Singles."
Akeno and Xenovia spoke, each holding a blue tipped stick from the drawing lot, meaning there was the two doubles in there
"Doubles." Rias spoke holding a red tipped stick as Asia, Kiba, Koneko and Yukio took there own before looking at the tips, the former three were clear of anything while Yukio's was red.
"Looks like my partner is Yukio. Let's do our best!" Rias spoke with a smile, Yukio smiling himself as he nodded and replied
"Right, Buchou"
…
"Let's do our best." spoke the monster girl that was stood opposite Akeno, both her arms were wings which Yukio understood made her a Harpy.
"So it's a harpy. It's a winged monster. Majority of them are females." Rias explained, Yukio giving a small nod of understanding as he noticed claws growing from out of her legs
[Don't forget her Oppai…Ow!] Ddraig piped up lecheriously before getting hit by Sparda as Yukio mentally sighing and retorted
'Shut up Oppai Dragon'
"Akeno-san, do your best!" Yukio called over, Akeno turning to waving to him before she started her match with the Harpy girl.
"Ara ara. You are full of openings, Harpy-chan!"
"Iyaaan! This devil onee-san is so strong!"
Akeno dominated the match against the Harpy girl which made Yukio feel happier over being nearer to avoiding whatever Kiyome was planning to do to him if she won.
"Now, it's my turn." Xenovia spoke as she headed to the court, spinning her racket as she went.
"I'm pleased to have you challenging me." The red haired lamia spoke, glancing over to Yukio as she called out
"Darling! Soon I'll be able to pamper you!" Rias gave a small glare to Yukio who blushing red out of embarrassment, sweatdropped in surprise before speaking
"Never met her Buchou…" Akeno giggled, Rias turning to regard her childhood friend who spoke
"Araara, Jealous Buchou?"
"Of course not Akeno" Rias replied annoyed, shuffling slightly over to Yukio before claiming his hand in her own, her cheeks darkening at Yukio's subconscious squeeze of her hand.
"Mggh! You are pretty good!" Xenovia spoke having a hard time keeping up with the Lamia seemed to stretch easily around the court.
"Over there!" Yukio called, trying to help Xenovia to get to where the ball would hit the ground but it was a lost cause as Xenovia lost her match.
"I'm sorry; it was due to me being weak." Xenovia spoke sadly, the match had been long and pushed her to move a lot more then her Lamia opponent.
"It won't be a problem since Yukio and I will settle this! So all of you don't to have to worry about anything!" Rias spoke full of spirit with a smile.
"I ended up coming out for the doubles match as well. My partner is…Yuki-onna. Come here, my adorable Yuki-onna-chan!" Kiyome spoke towards the crowd of monsters which soon parted to allow a white haired girl to come out from the crowd. White fur covered her arms and legs from the elbow and knees down and animal paws replaced her hands and feet while she was wearing an icy blue yukata was wrapped tightly around her.
"I will introduce you to her. She is Christie a Yuki-onna and also known as a yeti."
"Nice to meet you Christie-san…" Yukio greeted her with as friendly a smile as he could muster, Christie smiling with a faint blush as she looked away. Kiyome speaking up
"Christie is a splendid Yuki-onna! This girl's mother was a very fine Yuki-onna that drove away groups of mountain climbers to protect the mountain!"
"Yuki-onna's freezing breath is powerful! If you get hit by it, you will turn into a statue of ice!" Rias explained, Yukio nodding as he remembered reading it in the monster encyclopedia as he spoke
"Alright Buchou…" Getting ready to start as he heard from off the side
"Yukio-san, I will be cheering for you! Please don't lose against Christie-chan!"
"Do your best, Yukio-kun. I'm waiting to see your amazing side." Asia and Akeno cheered
"Let's do this Buchou!" Yukio spoke as he spun his tennis racket in his hand, Rias smiling as she spoke
"Well said Yukio! To be expected from my servant-devil!" Yukio's eyes widened as the boom of air drew his attention to the racket Christie was holding, it was bigger then herself and she seemed to be using it with ease.
"What the heck is that giant racket?" Yukio asked shocked before Kiyome simply replied
"It's a specially made racket."
"It's a blunt weapon! I mean…it's so huge that it seems like it can even beat down enormous monsters! That isn't a racket! Eh!? Am I going to be slammed down with that thing!?" Yukio spoke panicingly, dreading to think what would happen if he got hit by it.
Rias won the coin toss and chose to serve order while Kiyome got the right to choose which side of the court to use.
Rias bounced the ball on the ground a few times, readying to serve it as she threw it high into the air before smashing it as the ball came down. It bounced once in the opponent's court before Kiyome hit it back to Rias.
Yukio managed to track the ball's movements as he and Christie did nothing but watch until Kiyome called out
"Christie! The ball went to your way!" The yuki-onna swung her racket an explosive sound echoing out as she hit the ball, Yukio quick to react as he moved to hit it back only to hear an large bang go off behind him. He turned gingerly to see there was a huge crater formed before his eyes trailed down to see his racket had a large hole through the wiring.
"Yukio-kun! Watch out! The ball blew up with that hit!" Kiba called, Yukio waving his racket as he called out
"I need a replacement!" Koneko threw a new racket to him, Yukio discarding the broken one before turning back to the game as it started again. Christie opened her mouth wide and launched a blizzard towards them, Yukio shaking coldly before noticing his racket was frozen to his hand.
"Ohohohoho! Looks like it is our victory!" Kiyome laughed loudly while putting her hand to her mouth, Yukio wondering how he could overcome it before he noticed Honda approaching him
"Honda, what are you doing?" Yukio asked confused, the headless knight separating his armour in the air before pointing at them with his thumb
"Are you telling me to wear the armour?" Yukio asked, Honda putting his thumb up to say Yukio was correct
"Why? Aren't you on Sempai's side?" Yukio asked, Honda taking out a white board and a marker pen as he wrote down
[You don't want to know what the others are planning to do to you if you lose] Honda then signalled over to the watching monsters, Yukio noticing that the lamia was holding a pair of fluffy handcuffs as she looked lustfully at him.
[You should lose Yukio, imagine all the things you cou-Ow!] Ddraig spoke up, Sparda hitting him again as Yukio mentally thanked him before turning back to Honda
"Alright…Thank you for helping me" Yukio spoke as he pulled on the armour, finding it super hot once he was inside as he stepped onto the tennis court.
"Buchou, I still have my head! There's nothing to fear when 'we' have a head!"
"Y-Yes, you are right….." Rias spoke, being pushed back by the pressure Yukio was giving out
"A dragon-knight with a head! It's burning with something passionate!"
"To be expected from Yukio-sempai! He sure does unexpected things, like wearing the armour of Dullahan!"
"….It looks cool but also uncool."
Xenovia and Gapser were getting heated up by Yukio's appearance while Koneko was tilting her head as she looked at him.
"Let's do this!" Yukio called as the next serve was made.
…
"It is our loss. It can't be helped; I will participate in your interview." Kiyome spoke with a dull tone, Yukio smiling as he tried to pull of Honda's armour before speaking confused
"…Honda, it's not coming off." His hand moved by itself and wrote on the whiteboard [Sorry. Because of the curse of wearing me, it won't come off for a while….And you should get moving]
"What you mean by that Honda…? And you could've told me about the curse to start with!" Yukio shouted annoyed before Kiyome spoke up
"That would be a problem. Because of the agreement for being a mascot, we need to have Honda-kun remain in the tennis-club until Dullahan's head is cured."
"So what are you telling me to do about it!"
"Then, how about we have Hosokawa-kun work in that state… Will that be okay, Rias-san?"
"Yes, I don't mind if it is to help the tennis club. In that state, Kiyome-san won't be able to do anything with Ise so I can feel safe about it." Rias replied at Kiyome's suggestion, Yukio taking a second look at what Honda had written on the white board
[The curse also draws in other monster girls based off of the wearer's power and mating season is soon]
Ddraig started to laugh pervertedly inside Yukio's head as he noticed that Christie was looking him red faced, Koneko also seeming to be affected as Yukio mentally asked
'Please tell me I can use my Shinigami powers without breaking Honda?'
{No can do…} Sparda replied, Yukio gulping before speaking to Rias
"I'm going to excuse myself for now…I'll see you once I've gotten this armour off" With that Yukio started to run, the rush of monster girls after him forcing the silver haired teen to move faster then he was use to.
...
Sitting atop of the school building a young man of about twenty sat laughing wildly, his scruffy white hair billowed slightly in the faint breeze as he watched Yukio run away from the group of monster girls. He was dressed in black slacks and shirt with a blue knee length leather jacket, his right hand holding tightly the sheathed katana he held as he laughed out "I think it'll be worth letting you enjoy yourself some more…Yukio Hosokawa"
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Author's Note
Sorry for the long delay but between getting use to work, the hot temp affecting my laptop and playing Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate I kinda got distracted. Anyway its done now and next chapter will see the descendants of Dante and Vergil go at it which will most likely piss off Sona given how much damage I'm planning for them to cause ^^.
Harem List: Rias, Asia, Akeno, Koneko, Xenovia, Irina, Rossweisse, Ravel, Kuroka, Serafall, Le Fay, Abe Kiyome (Work In Progress)
As for including OC sisters for Grayfia and Diodora, I'm unsure about the idea at the moment although if someone would give me a few ideas for there personalities then I may give them a shot and include them into the story.
Anyway hope you enjoy it.