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Chapter 64
Two days after the mid-class promotion tests had ended, it was noon.
Kiba Yuuto, is presently at a floor in the Gremory castle. The Gremory castle is in a ruckus. Including the employees, the Gremory personal soldiers are also in a panic. The reason is because the Underworld is currently undergoing a crisis.
The super gigantic monsters created by Shalba Beelzebub from the Old-Satan faction using [Annihilation Maker] started their progress on attacking every main capital and important location after appearing in the Underworld. The big screen television located on this floor is showing the appearance of the monsters that have begun their invasion as an emergency broadcast.
"Please look! The gigantic monsters that suddenly appeared are progressing towards the capitals without stopping!", the reporter says.
The reporters are reporting about the monsters from helicopters or ship-planes that move by demonic-power generators.
In total, there are 13 monsters created by [Annihilation Maker]. They are monsters that easily exceed 100 meters. Each one of them is about 150 meters big. The television is broadcasting about each of them. It seems like they can find out about the current status of each monster from the television. When they saw them in the artificial dimension, they were a bunch of humanoid shaped monsters covered in black aura. Perhaps their appearance changed when they arrived in the Underworld, but if there are humanoid types there are also beast types that stand on four legs. In terms of appearance none of them resemble each other. Though the humanoid types stand on four legs, their heads look like either aquatic creatures, or have one eye, or have four arms. If they were to describe them in one word they look like... "Chimeras". Similarly the four legged monsters are also mixed with parts of different creatures. They continue to progress towards the cities with slow steps without showing any signs of stopping. At this rate, the monsters that are close to the important cities will arrive there sometime today. Other monsters will also arrive at their destinations by tomorrow. The most annoying thing about them is that they are creating small monsters by themselves as they progress towards their targets. Body parts of the gigantic monsters start to swell up, and lots of small monsters are born by ripping out from their flesh. They are only the size of humans but there are simply too many of them. Dozens to hundreds of them are created at a single time. They destroy the forests, mountains, and landscapes that they pass through and devour the animals that live there. It seems like the civilians who lived in the towns and villages along the monsters path were evacuated with minimal casualties. But entire towns were trampled down. After they leave the place, it looks so ghastly that there is nothing left. Creatures that are too overpowered... So this is the power that was created by Top-tier Longnius, [Annihilation Maker]... An unusual power that is said to rival that of God. An ability that can destroy the World. Right now that is happening right in front of there eyes. Among the monsters there is one that is far larger than the others who is heading towards the capital in the Satan territory, Lilith, and the monster is something they never expected. It is a humanoid type and is a size much larger than the other monsters. They can understand the immense size of that thing even through the television screen.
The government of the Underworld named the monster who is far bigger than others "Jabberwocky". The other twelve monsters are called "Bandersnatch". These were named by Azazel-sensei by taking the names of the creatures from Lewis Carroll's work. Behind the television screen, the warriors of the Underworld have began their attacks on "Bandersnatch". Spreading their wings they either go head on, or from the sides, or from the back or attack them at the same time by hitting them with a barrage of fire made by demonic-powers. Demonic-powers that filled the whole area around them are shot towards the monsters. The attack teams who are repeating their attacks are Ultimate-class Devils and their servants. Normal monsters would definitely perish after receiving such attacks. But...
"How can this be?! The attacks of Ultimate-class Devils and their teams aren't working!", the reporter says.
Kiba can hear the voice of the reporter who is frightened. Yes. What is shown on the television are the monsters that haven't even been affected by the attacks of the Ultimate-class Devils and their servants.
...It is just like the time they were back in the artificial dimension. There attacks only damaged their skin. They couldn't cause any critical damage. The attack teams that were dispatched are all Ultimate-class Devils who hold the top rankings of the Rating Game. Even so, they still couldn't do any damage that could cause any effect. It's also because they have their hands full with the small monsters that are being created as well... Even so, the gigantic monsters have very hard bodies. For each one of the monsters, squads were dispatched by the factions that are allied with the Devils such as the Fallen-Angels who sent their squads, Brave-Saints that were sent by heaven, and the Valkyrie squads that consists of battle maidens that were sent by the Valhalla, and large troops of warriors sent by the Greek factions. Thanks to that, they have avoided the worst case scenario. But there are still many problems.
One of them is "Jabberwocky" who is even more powerful than these monsters.
Last night the group led by Dihauza Belial was dispatched. But... Although they were able to cause damage to Jabberwocky they could only stall its movement for a matter of seconds. Jabberwocky regenerated from its damage very quickly and healed itself. It then resumed its journey as if nothing had happened. That truth became an astonishing thing that spread around the news and resulted in making the civilians feel even more unease. Everyone thought and believed that "If the Emperor and his servants were dispatched, then they could even defeat the gigantic monsters". There are no doubts about the strength of Emperor Belial and his servants. Even them, the Gremory group, cannot defeat them even if they were in there best condition. That's how powerful they are. However even people like them couldn't do it. The other problem is the Old Satan faction who began their coup d'état using this crisis as an opportunity. Most likely the invasion of monsters was a part of their plan and they are rampaging in the cities aligning with it. The warriors of the Underworld were also dispatched, to take care of them as well. The World of the Devils is in chaos right now. They also received a report that because of this chaos there are servants of High-class Devils who are rebelling against their masters in various locations. Kiba can easily imagine that the Sacred Gears possessors who were made into servants by force are releasing their anger at this situation. If he were to say it like Sensei, then this situation would be a "Balance Breaker" bargain sale. Warriors from various factions were also sent out to take care of them. –But they won't be able to lose any more man-power than this. They need to stop the progression of the monsters first. If they were to lose important locations and capitals, then there wouldn't be any better opportunity to invade the Underworld than at that moment. Hades is still refusing to release Carter from his seal after the damage he caused when he attacked Hades at his home. Also he's still pissed he lost to him.
Yes. At this point in time, the Underworld is heading into very serious chaos. Coup d'état by the Old Satan faction through the use of gigantic monsters... It seems like the one who was pulling the strings from the back is the God of the realm of the dead, Hades... and they also don't know where Khaos Brigade's Hero-faction is plotting their next move from. In that artificial dimension, it seemed like the Hero-factions were fooled by Hades and the Old Satan faction, but what would the descendants of the Heroes do in this situation?
They are terrorists after all, so they wouldn't take actions that they can predict. The reason why Gods and Satan's cannot go and take care of the monsters themselves is because they don't know where Cao Cao would be targeting them from. That spear has the power to easily eliminate Satan's and Gods. If even a single God or Satan was to be killed, they don't know what will happen to the balance of each faction. And they don't even know when Hades will send his Grim Reapers...
What is fortunate is that the evacuations of civilians are being taken care of as the first priority and there haven't been any major casualties. If the Devils were to go down in numbers any more than this, then the future of Devils will be put in a very dangerous situation. More than that, there is no way that Sirzechs-sama would think of the safety of civilians as his second priority. But at this rate the Underworld will... So this must be the grudge Shalba Beelzebub and the Old-Satan faction have towards the current government of the Underworld.
"It seems like servants of Satan-sama will finally be dispatched to take care of "Jabberwocky" and "Bandersnatch"", A sudden voice said. When Kiba turned around, Raiser Phoenix was standing there. Kiba was thinking very hard while looking at the television seriously so he couldn't notice him getting close to him. Raiser Phoenix makes a sigh.
"I came here as my brother's escort. I also came to check on Ravel and Rias along with it. But since the situation is like this... I can sympathise with you Kiba Yuuto". Raiser said and he narrows his eyes and puts on a serious face.
"I'm very sorry to hear that. Were you able to meet with president", Kiba said somehow managed to get his head straight and asked Raiser Phoenix, but he shook his head.
"I couldn't. She didn't open her door. She didn't even respond when I called her. ... Well she's not in a situation where I can meet her. Since the man she loves ended up like that, her friend is acting the same way from the one she loves also ending up like that", Raiser said.
Then there was someone who put a teacup on the table. –It's Koneko.
"... Here is your tea",
Koneko said who has the same expression as always goes and sits on the chair in the corner after putting the cup on the table.
"Listen Ravel. In any case you have to cheer up", someone said.
Two more people appear. One is a man. The other one is Ravel. Kiba is familiar with the man. Well only from television that is. He is the oldest son of the house of Phoenix and the next head. Ruval Phoenix. He has a graceful face, and unlike Raiser Phoenix who dresses up like a delinquent, he wears proper noble clothes. He seems very gentle and he shines just by standing. He is someone who has been in the Top-10 of the Rating Game before. There are also rumours that he will be promoted to an Ultimate-class Devil very soon. So Raiser Phoenix came as this person's escort. After he cheers up Ravel, he notices Kiba.
"You must be Rias's Knight. Since it is a situation like this, you should be okay then", Ruval said to him.
He takes out several little bottles from his pocket while he approaches Kiba. –They're Phoenix tears.
"We came to give you this along with seeing our sister and Rias. Since we are in a situation like this, we can only give these to the counterattack squads. I feel very sorry for talented youths like your group. -Soon I will also go to counterattack the monsters along with my foolish brother", Ruval said.
So the Phoenix brothers will also go join the pursuit of the monsters. Certainly the immortal Phoenix will be a very big support at the front line of the battle.
"...Sorry for being foolish", Raiser said who is unpleased by his brother's words... The house of Phoenix has many siblings (four siblings), which is very rare among current High-class Devils. The oldest and the third son participate in the Rating Game, and Kiba heard that the second son is one of the bosses of the media.
Kiba receives the tears from Ruval... He must have given this to them believing that they will also go to the front lines. Ruval smiles while doing a karate chop on Raiser Phoenix's head.
"Rias and also Rias's Queen are both very depressed at Red and Blue Dragon Emperor's deaths. The one who should be calm at times like this is you. A servant who has deep love towards his comrades but can withstand comrade's deaths. Remarkable", Ruval said.
"Thank you very much", Kiba says to Ruval.
The truth is, Kiba can't endure it any longer, but he still has to endure. That's because like he just said, Rias and Akeno who aren't here are not in proper shape. Rias has hid inside her room in the castle while holding onto Issei's evil pieces and since Akeno also lost her psychological support, she is sitting on the sofa in the guest room with a hollow expression holding Naruto's cross necklace that was given to him by his parents. Both of them do not respond when Kiba try's to talk to them. It is hard to imagine what they are going through right now because both of them were very dependent on Issei's and Naruto's support... Asia has also been crying this whole time in the guest room.
"...I want to go to Issei's side right this moment... But if I were to go to his side... Issei will definitely be upset... He promised me that he will always be with me... Then I thought I will be able to be with him if I go to his side... Issei... What should I do...?", Asia said
who was also fighting desperately against her sadness. Kunou is in Naruto's. room with the covers over her crying. After what happened to Naruto, she simply lost it and locked herself in Naruto's room. She won't even open the door or anything.
Xenovia and Irina are still in heaven. Kiba isn't sure whether Naruto and Issei's deaths have been reported to them.
Kiba heard the reason why Xenovia (Someone who knows the absence of God) is able to stay in Heaven while she would have an influence on the system based there is because of the cooperation from Azazel-sensei and the system of the immense tree from Norse-mythology, Yggdrasil. But she can only stay there for a short time. Even if they receive lots of cooperation from different factions, it will still take lots of time to unravel the system of Heaven which is delicate and has many secrets.
Rossweisse and Gapser also didn't call them after leaving to become stronger. They still haven't been told about Naruto and Issei's deaths. If Gasper were to know that Naruto died, Gasper may lose it. One time Naruto told Kiba that Gasper has great power, he has the power that can kill a god. If he learned of Naruto's death, that power may awaken.
The Gremory group are all separated. Until recently it was such an ultimate team that they couldn't ask for more, but now there isn't even a shadow of it. Even if the members who aren't here right now return, they don't know if they are able to return back to the original situation... Losing Naruto and Issei who were the foundation of the team was big...
"Our family also wanted Ravel to become Red Dragon Emperors servant and possibly send her off to him if we could have", Ruval said.
"Yes. I understand that", Kiba said to Ruval.
"... What will happen to Ravel's future isn't decided, but can you allow her to stay here? It seems like she made friends. I think their names were Koneko and Gasper? She talked a lot about both of them through the magic-circle. She seemed very happy", Ruval said.
"Yes. We will take care of Ravel", Kiba said nodding which Ruval smiles at his words.
"Yes, then we are going Raiser. You will have to show off the splendid flames of the Phoenix since you are also a male from the house of the Phoenix. You don't want to be made fun of for being an upstart guy any more than this right?", Ruval said to him.
"I understand brother. See ya Kiba Yuuto. Take care of Rias and the others", Raiser said.
Ruval and Raiser Phoenix leave after saying that.
The room becomes quiet once again. Ravel sits next to Koneko. Her eyes get full with tears and she covers her face with her hands.
"... This is too much for me... I was finally able to get closer to the man I respect and have affection towards...", Ravel said.
Ravel had deep affection towards Issei. She must have respected him deeply. She usually had a tsun personality,(still have no idea what tsun means?) but at times she looked at Issei as her hero. She must have wanted to live under him being his servant. Koneko then mumbled.
"... I was somehow prepared for this... No matter how strong Naruto and Issei are, there will be a time when they reach their limit", Koneko says.
Hearing Koneko, Ravel stands up enraged. She talks back to Koneko while crying.
"... You are accepting it too fast...! I can't be strong like you Koneko!", Ravel yells at her.
Koneko received frustration from her fellow classmate. Her usual emotionless face starts to break down, and she eventually started to shake and cry.
"... I also... I also reached my limits in many ways...! He died after I confessed my feelings...! Naruto is stupid...! He's stupid...!", Koneko said who hid her eyes with her sleeve while crying out. She must have been forcing herself to stay calm. She kept her sorrow in even when she gave out tea. Things she kept within her small body start to flow out all at once. Seeing that, Ravel gently embraces Koneko.
"Koneko... I'm sorry", Ravel said sadly.
"... Sob... Ravel. It's too painful to bear... This is too much...", Koneko says feeling her heart hurt.
For the two 1st years, there deaths was too much for them.
Kiba needs to endure it a bit longer. Even if he crys right now...nothing will start. It is not the time for that yet.
"Kiba Yuuto...", someone says.
Another voice. When he turned around, one of the leaders of the Fallen-Angels, Barakiel, was standing there next to him was Yasaka.
"I see. Then Akeno is...", Barakiel said.
They walk through the corridor while Kiba explains the situation to Barakiel. Kiba takes him to the guest room where Akeno is. Barakiel is Akeno's father. He had a painful expression. He is sad knowing both about Naruto and Akeno as well as Issei.
Kiba asked Koneko and Ravel to look after Asia. Both of them are not in a condition to do that, but by having someone who loved Issei as well as someone who lost someone they loved should stay with Asia.
They arrived in front of the door where Akeno is in and Kiba knocks on the door. There is no response from the inside. Barakiel and Kiba open the door and enter. There was no light inside and it is dark. Akeno is sitting on the sofa located in the corner of the room with hollow eyes. Barakiel took a step and shakes his daughters shoulder.
"... Akeno", Barakiel said and maybe it is because she heard the voice of her father but she finally responds for the first time.
"Da...d...", Akeno
mumbles while confirming her father's face. Barakiel just nods silently and hugs Akeno.
"I heard the story", Barakiel said to her and hearing that, Akeno got her emotions back and puts her face on her father's chest.
"Dad... I...", Akeno said which her voice is mixed with tears. Barakiel gently pats his daughter's head.
"You can cry right now. Your father will be here until you stop. But you are the Queen of the Gremory group, which is turning into a representative of all the young Devils. You have to use that power for the Underworld soon", Barakiel said to her.
"... Sob... Naruto... Why...", Akeno says cryibg within his arms.
Kiba turns to see Yasaka gone.
NARUTO'S ROOM
Yasaka opens the door to see Kunou under the blankets crying. Yasaka walks then sits on the bed.
"Kunou-", Yasaka is cut off by her daughter sidedly throwing the blankets off of her and hugs her mother crying into her chest.
"Mom... Nar... Nar...", Kuno says crying her eyes out while tears come down Yasaka's eyes and she hugs her daughter closer to herself.
"I know... I know...", Yasaka says.
TIME SKIP
When Kiba returned to the floor, the television was showing the circumstances of the capital. They were continuing the evacuations. Lots of people are being lead to safety by the soldiers. Then the children at the capitals were shown. The woman reporter asks one of the children.
"I'm okay! Dragon Hero will come and defeat that monster for us!", the child answers the question with a big smile. He is holding onto a toy of "Dragon Hero". Then lots of voices and energetic faces appear on the screen.
"Yeah! Oppai-Dragon will defeat them!", another says.
"Oppai! Oppai!", another kid yells holding a toy of Oppia dragon.
Without showing any anxiety, they just believe that the Dragon Hero and Oppai-dragon will come to save them.
"Come quickly Dragon Hero and Oppai-Dragon!", the reporter says desperately with all the children cheering.
Seeing them in high spirits, Kiba covered his mouth...
"Can you see, Naruto, Issei? The appearance of the children who are waiting for you two... They aren't even showing a single thread of anxiety. They believe that you two will come and save them... Then you guys have to come back...! You have to be here...! Why can't you go to them...?! You are their hero...?! Please answer them Naruto, Issei. You can't betray them...", Kiba thinks.
"The children of the Underworld are stronger than we think", someone says next to Kiba surprising him.
"You are?!", Kiba said shocked.
"Issei Hyoudou and Naruto Uzumaki have put something very precious inside the children's hearts. Those two will return and that will be stronger", the one who said that was none other then Sairaorg Bael.
COCYTUS
"I'm... In Cocytus... But how-", Naruto is cut off by Carter.
"I opened a portal to bring you here", Carter said and there currently talking while sitting on crystals.
"Why? What about the others?!", Naruto says and stands up looking around.
"Ophis and Issei are alive but not here and also you can't escape from here. As you are now, you can never leave", Carter says making Naruto's eyes widen and he becomes angry.
"What do to mean I can never leave!", Naruto yells grabbing Carter by his jacket while Carter just stares at Naruto with pity.
"You are weak, that demon in you is out of control, of it continues, you will be consumed", Carter says making Naruto's eyes widen in shock then it turns to fear which Naruto lets go of Carter who signs.
"It's ok to be afraid, but there are times when you must conquer that fear", Carter says to Naruto surprising him.
"I can never leave, in stick here forever?!", Naruto says holding his head which Carter just blinks at Naruto then Carter suddenly bops Naruto on the head hard making Naruto hold his head in pain and glares at Carter.
"What the hell was that for?!", Naruto yells but revived another bop on the head.
"Stop giving up hope kid, I said "as you are N.O.W! Which means not yet you dumbass! But that's gonna change, what's your familiar?", Carter says confusing Naruto.
"What do you mean by "gonna change and mines a Hydra, his name is Roku", Naruto said and Carter just stares at Naruto like he's the stupidest man alive.
"You realize that Roku means six right?", Carter says which Naruto blinks in surprise.
"That's what it means? I just chose that name because it sounded cool", Naruto says while Carter face palms himself.
"God! Your as dumb as Madara when he was younger! Thank God that the time in here is different then the time on earth", Carter says confusing Naruto.
"Huh?", Naruto said confused while Carter signs.
"I don't really understand time in here but I think it's a month in here and a few days or one out there", Carter says making Naruto's eyes widen.
"Hey ready boy, now summon your familiar", Carter says confusing Naruto more.
"But why do I have to summon him?", Naruto says which Carter just smiles.
"I'll be your teacher, I'll teach you powerful techniques including "Morning Peacock, Daytime Tiger, and maybe if your very good, "Evening Elephant". There is another Midnight Dragon but thats off limits. Those are my techniques, I'll also help train Roku to help him evolve into second form, as well as... I'll teach you how to control that demon inside of you", Carter said making Naruto's eyes widen all the way.
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