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Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it is time to start the chapter!


The young Devils meeting!

"Hello, once again Tiamat-chan, what's going on?"

The young woman in the cloak questioned the human form of Tiamat.

"Yes, I summoned you because i want to know how to undo some of the seals on Makoto's body."

The young woman's face dipped downwards slightly.

"...Why would you want to do that?"

"Because he's a Dragon, accept it or not, but holding back his Dragon side is holding back apart of yourself. I want him to be able to unleash some of his Dragon powers, like with his Dragon skin and the likes. That would be enough. I know unleashing all of it right now for the current Makoto would break his body, that's why I am going to be strengthening the boy."

The young girl walked closer to Tiamat, and giggled.

"Not until you finish your sundae~"

Tiamat grimaced, and took out a lovely looking sundae, but Tiamat looked at it with disgust. She then took the spoon and put it into the sundae, and braced herself. She put it into her mouth and made a disgusted face. As she swallowed it, she swallowed hard, and looked to the young girl with fear.

"...Is that enough Chelia?"

"Two more bites."

Chelia said with a strong face, so Tiamat ate two more agonizing bites of the sundae, causing Chelia to smile happily.

"Enough...?"

"Well, I suppose if it is for you old friend~ Yeah, why not, right? With Apep and his cohorts, becoming more dangerous, we'll have to be ready and for him to defend himself."

"Also, he's been asking after his Otou-sama."

The young girl paused her body, turning her head to the side.

"I see..."

"Do you know where he is?"

"Honestly, I did until a few years ago, I don't know where he is now. All I know is that he travels the Underworld and human worlds to look for powerful fights. But right now, I honestly don't have a clue. Maybe I should make Makoto a sundae..."

"...Do you want him to die...?"

Chelia's eyes sharpened upon Tiamat.

"Tiamat-chan?"

"N-Nothing." Tiamat quickly cleared up as Chelia wrote down some information. "Is that it?"

"It is yes. Quite complex if I do say so myself~ I am my Otou-sama's child, and beyond...nah, maybe, I dunno. But yeah, that should be enough to release some Dragon power, should be able to Dragon up his skin at least. Not a full transformation, but like his arms, and such should be fine. As far as I can tell, he'd be able to handle that much. Now, why don't you have another sundae? I made lots for a certain Dragon girl, and you can have some as well~ Take some back with you as well~" Tiamat placed a hand to her mouth, and was reduced to tears, which said a lot considering she was a Dragon King. "Tiamat-chan, don't cry tears of happiness, there's plenty of sundaes to go around~"

"Please...your sundaes aren't..."

"They aren't...what?"

"It's..."

Tiamat couldn't finish and ended up shedding a few more tears, so Chelia hugged her tightly.

"Come on now Tiamat-chan, you don't have to cry, I know you love my sundaes, but they aren't so amazing you need to cry happiness tears over them~"

Tiamat didn't want to hurt her feelings, and just sniffled to calm herself down.


"Shit..."

That's all the young woman could say.

She stared at Makoto who did the same thing. He couldn't wrap his head around the idea that the young woman was in the bath, naked. He was drawn to her body briefly, then shyly looked away with red cheeks.

"Geez, Mako-chan, you can look at me. You've seen me naked several times."

"I've never seen you naked! I-I don't even know who you are!"

The young woman stood up from the bath, and showed, everything.

She didn't hold shame in her eyes, she actually seemed to be very proud of her body, as she should be. She was a very attractive woman, and she certainly seemed to be okay with that, so she was just showing a wide smile.

"Don't be adorable, and look at me. I'm dripping wet, and I'm not talking about from the bath nyaaaa~"

The cat girl meowed out something of a familiar sound that he's heard before.

"W-Wait, that sound, I know it from somewhere..."

"Ooh Mako-chan is adorable. Come on, you have to know me, I'm a girl that you've been thinking about, and I'll also be here to sleep with my cute Mako-chan~ Definitely, because it is Mako-chan and I'll also have fun with Mako-chan too~ So, take off your pants and your underwear, and show me your dick~"

She licked her lips, moistening her lips happily, and healthily.

But Makoto was less than willing to ever do that.

"I'm not showing you anything! I'm going to get my Master!"

"No you can't!"

Makoto suddenly was attacked by the woman. Since his eyes were closed, he didn't see her coming, and she threw him into the bathroom.

She closed the door behind her, with two of her tails swaying behind her, she approached Makoto.

"Now Mako-chan, don't be a bad boy, and come with me, so we can have sexy fun with one another."

"I'm not having any fun until you tell me who you are!"

His eyes still closed, didn't see the woman drop to the ground. She crawled towards Makoto, and licked her lips once more with her cat gaze on his crotch. While approaching him, she reached out her hand, and ran her finger up his hardening crotch.

SLAP!

"Get away from me!"

Makoto yelled, slapping her hand away.

The young woman however, sat on the ground with her legs open.

"Mako-chan, don't be cute, and look at me. I'll even devour your penis with my mouth if you open your eyes."

"Don't devour anything! Leave my penis alone!"

"Then open your eyes~"

She sang out without a care, her tails swaying behind her.

"...Do you have a towel on?"

"Yes nya~"

She lied, so he opened his eyes and saw everything, even her vagina, which she seemed proud of.

"Holy shit! W-Whats going on with you!?" He closed his eyes once more, but the young woman jumped forward, peeling his hands off his eyes, so he closed them. "Who are you!? W-Why are in the bath room!? A-And why are you here!? D-Did I ask that?! B-But, you're a Neko girl like Koneko-chan! H-How could you even be here!? D-Do those girls exist in this place?! An-And why in my bath anyway!?"

"Open your eyes, and I'll tell you something's my cute Mako-chan~? Be a good boy, and I'll tell you everything~"

While hesitating, Makoto's eyes opened and met the young woman's own eyes. She smiled like a cat, and she once again licked her lips for another time. She seemed to be desiring something, Makoto just didn't want to know anymore.

"W-Why are you here...w-who are you?"

"Calm your cute ass, and I'll explain...shit, please don't tell...shit, just say that if anyone asks, that you discovered me because you're a great detective or something nya. I was supposed to stay hidden, how was I suppose to know you were coming back? I thought you would have been busy being adorable for a few hours yet. I mean, come on, you could just be cute for me and not do anything else, I cherish you and you are adorable nya~"

.

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...Makoto just stared at her.

"What?"

The young woman placed a hand on her forehead.

"I don't know nya, I'm nervous right now. I mean, this wasn't supposed to happen. I forgot to sense for anyone coming here. I guess I got cocky nya with messing with that idiot red head. She really is fun to fuck with though nya~ Either way Mako-chan, since you know it's me, strip so I can bathe with you~"

"You expect me to get into the bath with you, after this?! You've not even told me who you are, again! Seriously, this is just insane! I don't understand who you are and what you want! Why aren't you telling me anything?! Please tell me before I go insane!"

The young woman's eyes began to turn sour.

"...You don't want me nya?"

The young woman's eyes fluttered like a thousand rainbows, and Makoto felt sicker by the second. He truly didn't like this at all, and needed to know who and what this woman was. He just didn't know what to do.

"I-It isn't a case of that, I want to know who you are...a-and what you're doing here..."

"It's because of my cute Mako-chan that I'm here~ I couldn't resist your charms, and decided to stay~ And you're so cute as well, don't worry about it." The young woman's hands went to Makoto's pants. "Don't worry now, take off these pants, and underwear, and lets get you in the bath."

"Wait please!"

He fought her off, but the young woman ripped his pants off him, along with his underwear, even his shirt, and threw him into the bath.

"I'm coming nya!"

The young woman then jumped into the bath with him, and leaned towards him, smushing her breasts against his chest. She brought her hand to his, stroking it, seeing his nervousness, and then placed a kiss on his cheek, Makoto feeling more embarrassed by the second.

"G-Get off me!"

The young woman stroked his face once more.

"Now, now, don't be adorable Mako-chan. I'm just taking care of your cute body and your tight butt." She tried to run her hands down his stomach for his butt, but he stopped her with his own hands. "Mouuu, you're pushing me away."

"Of course I am! You're one minute away from me freezing you solid!"

The woman began laughing, leaning backwards. She spread her legs open, showing her womanhood towards him. Makoto blushed and kept his eyes on her face, the young woman though tittered away like it wasn't a bad deal.

"Now, now, no need to do that." She began, allowing her breast to be cupped, and exposed to Makoto. "My name, is Kuroka."

"...Kuroka-san..."

"That's right, I must be famous. My name is Kuroka, and you're my cute Master nya~"

"M...Master? What do you mean by that…?"

The newly named Kuroka raised her head upwards, and showed her dirty grin. Then, she moved forward and cupped his penis briefly. He let out a cry, and he pushed her away, Kuroka snickering to herself.

"You prude, you've had sex three times...well, more than three, but with three different women, and you're worried about me touching your cute penis? Well, that's fine, because we'll soon go to fun town. For now though, the reason you know me is because-"

"You're Princess...a-aren't you? I can tell, you're...and Princess isn't here, and you're a cat girl, and Koneko-chan's said that Nekomata's could turn into fully kitten sometimes, and I wish Koneko-chan would do that because it would be cute...but, you, you're...and you're my Princess, my...kitten..."

Kuroka's eyes widened happily. She then allowed her breast to drop, which slammed into the water.

"Fufufu, that's a cute response. Yes, that's right nyaaa~ I am your cute kitten, and I've been seeing you for the past year and above, and such~ Isn't it the best~? I've been touching your penis for a while now. I get to sleep on your crotch, best place ever, even I get fed often and I even get to see my cute Master's body while he strips. I live for your penis, your butt, when you get naked, and scoop me up, and take me into your bath with you, or when you allow me to get fed by you. You truly did a lovely job of looking after me, I haven't felt so loved in a long time nyaaa~"

"B-But, I was naked with you around...a-and I had no idea you were...t-this woman...a-and, w-why did you even come to me that d-day...w-why were you my k-kitten...I loved you like my kitten, a-and now you're..."

Seeing that he was becoming slightly upset, so Kuroka shot beside him, and allowed his face to fall on her breast. He went to move, but Kuroka patted his head, keeping his head right on her breast. Kuroka looked at his crotch and saw his penis hardening, grinning to herself.

"Ooh Mako-chan, you are adorable. Showing such sadness. You don't have to be sad, I'm still your kitten, only different now is that you can play with this kitten even more~ We can have this secret between us, you know? No one has to know about me, you know?"

"B-But...y-you've been masquerading as a cat this whole time...how could no one sense who you really were…? I get me, but how could Sera-tan and the others not know who you are...and how do I know that I can trust you..."

"Mako-chan, I've been with you since middle school, if I wanted to hurt you, wouldn't I have done it already?" Makoto had to admit that she had a point. "And well, no one could sense me, is because of this." She showed the collar around her neck. "It's perfect for people to not sense you. I keep my Kitty act up, and no one's the wiser. Though that bitch Rias has been pissing me off, so she's been an enemy, and she stole my Shirone away from me as well~ But you've been looking after my Shirone, and even helped her when I couldn't with her Senjutsu. Because of that, you have my thanks, Mako-chan, and my affections nyaa~"

"Shirone...and you're a Neko, and helping her with Senjutsu...y-you're Koneko-chan's Onee-sama, aren't you?"

"That's right nyaaaa~"

Makoto gave her a wary look.

"She told me, you were vulgar, and abandoned her, and that you became drunk on power..." Kuroka's eyes lowered. "...but, you don't look drunk on power to me...besides when you did things to Rias-sama...even then, why did you abandon her?"

"...That's a bit of a story Mako-chan, but I'll tell you I didn't do it with an easy heart...Shirone was...and I had to do something, so I could keep her safe...but even when I wasn't there, she closed her cute heart, and I'll have to take her back with me..."

"No."

Makoto said it strongly.

"Huh?"

"Koneko-chan's got a fickle heart, you can't take her away suddenly. It would hurt her, even more. She's doing her best but I can tell that even despite the fact that she's been happier lately...she probably misses you."

"She told you that?"

Makoto shook his head.

"I just remember when she was talking about you, she seemed sad. I remember I said about having an Onii-sama is the best feeling in the world, a sibling, and when I spoke, Koneko-chan looked as if I was truly speaking sense...so, she's ready and waiting for her Onee-sama, she just can't accept you right now...look, I don't know what happened in your past, I want to know, because Koneko-chan is important to me. I just want to keep Koneko-chan safe, and I'm sorry Kuroka-san, if you are trying to take her away against her will, then I'll have to do something and protect her."

Kuroka's face turned truly upwards, and above, she looked happy right now.

"Fufu, my cute Mako-chan has grown into a cute young man, and is even taking care of Shirone. Well, I can't deny that he does a good job of that, he even took care of me for over a year, and gave me a good home." Kuroka stopped, and looked deeply into his eyes. "Mako-chan, please don't tell anyone about me."

"I should be reporting you to my Master and the Underworld as my duty as a Maou-sama's Queen, I've heard you're an SS Class criminal."

Kuroka tilted her head to the side.

"True, but you're also not gonna let me get hurt, right~? I'm your adorable pussy and you need to pound me yourself~" Makoto's face turned slightly red at the innuendo. "Well, how about it? It isn't like you have to tell anyone, we're adorable friends. When you felt sad, you came to me, and cuddled me into your chest. When your eye disappeared, I comforted you with my kitten's body. Come on Mako-chan, be cool."

"I-I am cool! B-But, you've put me in an awkward position now!"

Kuroka adopted a sly and cute face, moving closer.

"I know, I messed up, it was my error. But Mako-chan, you and I could have a secret affair between us. Wouldn't that be the best? We could screw right here, and now, and you could take me Mako-chan and make love to me~ I've often thought about it, because Mako-chan also has strong genes, especially with what I found out, you Evil Dragon you~"

Makoto's eyes lowered, he didn't even want to think about that right now.

"...Kuroka-san, the thing is..."

"Please Mako-chan? Please...with my Imouto...help me gain my Imouto's affections again...because I know Mako-chan can do it. He's helped Yumi-chan with her problems, Asia-chan and even Akeno-chan as well. You even helped Shirone with her own problems and you can help us come together, and make love to Mako-chan." Kuroka took Makoto's hand tightly, and held it in her hands. She looked towards him, and adopted a cute sad kitten gaze. "Mako-chan...please? For your kittens sake? I can help Mako-chan too with his own problems~ I'll find anything I can out about Crom Cruach."

"...About my Otou-sama?"

"Yes~ That's right~ I'll find anything out about him~ I'll do my best if Mako-chan keeps my secret~ I get to be near Shirone without her knowing. Good thing...though she's suspecting me as well, so that's a cute thing as well, isn't it?"

Makoto didn't know what to do.

True, she was a criminal.

True, he should turn her in.

But it was also true that she didn't do anything bad to him.

It's also true that she had been with him for over a year, and she hadn't done anything. He also wanted to know about Kuroka, and the past with Koneko, knowing that she was sad right now, and if she could give him an answer, then he would do it.


However, as he was deciding, there was a knock at the door.

[...Mako-kun, what's taking you?]

Makoto recognized the voice to be Koneko's.

He panicked, and didn't know what to do.

He looked towards Kuroka who held her hands together.

"Please Mako-chan, please..."

She begged quietly. He looked upon her, and saw that she did look desperate.

"I'm going to regret this..." He muttered to himself, turning towards Kuroka, but spoke to Koneko on the other side of the door. "A-Ah, I'm just in the bath, with Princess. I'll be down in a minute."

Kuroka inhaled happily, and switched back to Princess form, just as Koneko opened the door.

She looked towards him in the bath, so he covered his crotch with his hands.

"K-Koneko-chan, y-you're...here...w-why are you here?"

He hesitated to ask, his eyes going towards Kuroka sometimes. She just grinned, and showed her butt towards him. Since she wasn't in human like form, it didn't have any effect on him, and he just splashed water at her, making her meow loudly, drawing Koneko's attention briefly.

Her eyes focused on Kuroka who just grinned at her with her kitten grin.

"...Mako-kun is in the bath...why are you in the bath? Serafall-sama sent me to find you..."

Makoto forgot about all that. Since he was busy making sure Kuroka didn't go wild, or try and kill him either. It was a hard time either way. But seeing the look on Koneko's face, he guessed it had been a while, because he was with Kuroka, he had lost track of time.

"A-Ah, you see, as I came up the stairs, I tripped on the stairs..." He looked towards his ripped clothes. "A-And, my clothes ripped a bit, and also, because I landed in a plant pot, I got dirty and decided to have a bath, s-so I don't disgrace Sera-tan and Sona-senpai in front of their parents, a-and Princess just came in! W-We haven't done anything at all!" Kuroka gave him a dry look. "A-Ah, Koneko-chan, I'll be out soon, I'll be down in a minute so you can..." As he spoke, he saw Koneko began taking off her shirt. "Koneko-chan! W-What are you doing!?"

Koneko slipped off her shirt along wit her bra, and exposed her small breasts. She then took off her skirt, and panties, showing her body towards him. Though she covered her vagina with her hands so he didn't see her womanhood. She then grabbed a towel, to cover her lower part, and easily could have covered her breasts, but she chose to not do that.

Rather, she walked towards the bath, once closing the door, and got into the bath. Makoto briefly looked towards Kuroka who smacked her lips together deliciously, stroking her stomach gently. Makoto sharpened his eyes briefly at her, before Koneko came close, and leaned against him, crawling onto his lap.

"...I don't mind Mako-kun's vulgar thing being shown...as I like Mako-kun's thing." She expressed with a large blush on her face. She then looked up towards him, and innocently leaned upwards, hugging around his neck, surprising the boy. "Mako-kun, I wanna stay in the bath with Mako-kun and no one else."

Makoto wasn't sure what was going on with Koneko, and he chose to hold onto the young girls body. His arms went around her, and her small breasts hovered near him. He saw the young girl had something on her mind, allowing her to fully slide onto his lap, quickly moving his manhood away from her womanhood, since she didn't seem to notice he was dangerously close to penetrating her. Either that or she didn't care, he couldn't tell.

"Koneko-chan, is something going on? Since we began coming to the Underworld...no, maybe before that, you've been acting slightly off. What's going on Koneko-chan? You can tell me, you know? You can talk to me, I'm here for you."

Koneko's eyes fluttered, then her head fell on his chest. He felt her brushing her head against his body, and wouldn't let up either. Something clearly had been bothering Koneko, but she seemed reluctant to say anything.

"...Mako-kun, you want me...to become your Rook, yes…?"

"W-Well...I don't want Buchou upset..."

"...But, Mako-kun will take me with him when he's...done and ready to...become a King...yes? You'll, allow me to become your Rook...you want someone like me...yes? I know...I've not got big breasts like Yumi-senpai or anything...but I've wanted to stay with Mako-kun for a little while...I want Mako-kun to be the person who takes care of me too..."

"Koneko-chan, I'm always going to take care of you. So, why are you saying these things now…? What's going on Koneko-chan…? Tell me, I'll definitely protect you from anything you want me to protect you from...no matter what else happens."

Koneko continued to flutter her eyes, holding onto the boys body tightly. She wouldn't let him go, and so, he held onto her as well, enjoying the serenity of the bath, and Makoto couldn't forget about Kuroka being right there, watching everything that was going on. But for now, Makoto just held onto the young cat girl, and didn't let go, seeing as she was the one who needed comfort right now, and he wasn't ever going to deny her of that either.


After the bath, Makoto got out, and put Kuroka down onto the bed, looking towards her in her cat form. She looked back towards him, a towel around his hips.

"Turn around."

"I've seen you naked before Mako-chan, it isn't anything new."

Makoto gave a sly smile.

"That's when I thought you were a normal cat. So, turn around."

Kuroka huffed, and didn't do it, she just laid down on the bed, and watched with keen eyes. Makoto, swiftly threw off the towel, covering Kuroka who let out a "Nyaaaaa!" cry, getting the towel off her body, and went to look towards Makoto...but, saw that he was already dressed.

"Ooh come on nyaaa. That's not fair, let me see your penis for the love of Maou-sama."

Makoto gave her a weird look.

"No."

"But you've let Yumi-chan, Vali-chan and Serafall-sama suck your dick before."

Makoto's face turned slightly red.

"T-That's not any of your business! D-Don't speak about my penis or anything about my sex life! I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea that you are what you are. You're worrying me, and as I said in the bath, I'm going to be doing things for Koneko-chan and I'll make sure that she's not hurt. And you'll be staying where I can keep my eye on you."

Kuroka shrugged her shoulders.

"That's fine nyaaa. Got nothing to hide now. All I need is your crotch, I'll be sleeping on it tonight."

Makoto rolled his eyes, and grabbed the towel, drying his hair.

"Geez, I don't know what I'm going to do with you...I wish I never found out you were the cat now..."

"I know, it seems weird, doesn't it~? But, look at me Mako-chan, I am here for you, you want me to go and attack Rias-chan and I will make that sacrifice. You want me to go and scare Rias-chan, I will go and make that sacrifice."

"Why don't you like her?"

Kuroka's kitten lips curled upwards briefly.

"Because she's a nuisance to me nyaaa. And also, she thinks she's so great when she's not. You've done more for my Imouto than Rias-chan. You even convinced Shirone to use her cute Senjutsu, she never could. That's why, when you become a High Class Devil, take Shirone with you, would you?"

Makoto briefly looked towards her, as he dropped the towel from his head.

"...Koneko-chan's always staying with me, you don't have to worry about her."

Hearing that, Kuroka nods her head happily.

"Good, good, that's all I wanted to know. If you have sex with Shirone though, I'd be sad. You have to have me first nyaaa~ Your adorable kitten that's been with you since the beginning, I was even there when you turned into a Devil, before that, when you felt sad about Vali-chan, I was there for you. Remember when I vibrated on your crotch? That was the best for someone like me."

Makoto wasn't so sure, but he had to admit that there was a certain appeal to it all. Even then, he couldn't admit that, and just turned away from Kuroka.

Kuroka's eyes went towards his butt, licking her lips devilishly.

"Damn, no wonder Vali wants your ass, it's so adorable~" Makoto turned back around and gave her a dry look. "It is though...it isn't my fault you've got a damn fine ass, is it?" Makoto shook his head, and sat on the bed. "By the way, when are you thinking of sleeping with Shirone?"

"D-Don't say such things! I've got things I need to do! And prepare! A-And Koneko-chan is also delicate! I can't just do anything like rush her into anything, it wouldn't be right! W-We've not even kissed or anything yet! We're taking it at our own pace, don't suddenly say dirty things!"

Kuroka rolled her eyes, and then she laid back, putting her hands behind her head, or rather, paws.

"Well, either way, you've got my blessing nyaa. And I wouldn't just say that to anyone, you have earned my respect my lovely Mako-chan."

Makoto sighed deeply, as the door opened.

What walked in, was Vali, looking hungry. She seemed to have worked out quite a bit, and now looked as if she was going to attack him. Makoto gulped, but the young woman merely crossed the distance, and lifted Makoto up. Taking his place on the bed, swiftly, Makoto felt her hand on his butt, while he sat on her lap, and her lips on his own, not that he was complaining.

Kuroka looked on, and rolled her eyes.

While kissing Makoto, Vali groped him from behind, and made him moan out. But her mouth kept the moans from leaking out too far. Makoto was surprised by how hungry Vali seemed to be right now for a kiss. Maybe because she had been training, she was still in a zone and wanted to express such strong desires.

When Vali broke the kiss, Makoto's arms went around Vali's neck, and smiled.

"Well, it seems like Vali-chan is certainly excitable this evening. Has something happened?"

"No, I'm waiting for when I get to train you. Soon, I'll be taking you away and also giving you a deep and strong training. You'll be pushed to limits you've not known, and I'll also be able to finally see what you could do against me. We'd be the ultimate power couple."

"Vali-chan...power couple huh..."

Makoto murmured, Vali inclining her head.

"That's right, just think of who we could face together. Together, I'm willing to bet we'd be able to contend with some strong opponents, especially that damn Cao Cao."

"Cao Cao-san?"

Vali showed a somewhat dirty face.

"Someone causing me problems. Damn shit, they have a very interesting Longinus."

"Longinus…?"

"Exactly, it's a spear and they've been spying on my group."

"Could Kuroka-san be one of your group."

"Yes, how did you..." Vali's mind clicked, and glared at Kuroka who stiffened. "You stupid cat."

"Ooh shit! Vali please! I'm sorry! He caught me in the bath, didn't he!? It isn't my fault nyaaa!"

Vali went to reach for her, but Makoto grabbed her hand and held it tightly in his own.

"Vali-chan, Kuroka-san is a good person, yes?"

"...Well, that's objective, but she's decent I suppose." Kuroka adopted teary eyes. "So, how did you figure out our connection?"

"Honestly? I just kinda said the name to see what your reaction would be. I was wondering why Kuroka-san was with me, and I could only think of Vali-chan being the reason that she'd be with me."

"I also love Mako-chan's penis and cute butt!" Vali gave her a dry look. "I'll be shutting up now Vali-chan nyaaa."

Vali snidely looked at her.

"Vali-chan, tell me, did you send her to watch over me?"

Vali turned towards Makoto, and saw the wondering in his eyes.

Not being able to lie to him, Makoto felt Vali's hand run across his cheek softly.

"Yes, it was a time when I thought I couldn't be near you. She was sent to watch over you, but it seems like she's genuinely attached to you. I sent her to make sure you'd be safe. Also, because I remember seeing Makoto lonely, so I sent him friends."

"Friends...as in Elmen-chan as well, right?"

"Truthfully, yes. However, you became friends with her, so don't blame her for anything. I also sent Elmen to you, because you have the potential to bring out her powers, and also, to keep her safe. For me, I'm not the type of person to bring out her potential, but you are, you can make sure she's got a better life than she had before. She's enjoying herself with you, so look after her too."

Makoto nodded his head.

"Elmen-chan's my...she's apart of my harem." Vali was surprised Makoto actually said that, Kuroka though looked extremely happy. "She's apart of my harem, and every female in my harem, are going to be loved by me and protected by me. No matter what else happens."

"You're not pissed off at me for sending these people to spy on you?"

Makoto looked towards Kuroka who raised her head. His eyes then went to Vali, and caught her lips briefly. Vali responded by kissing him deeply back, groping him from behind. She smirked at the face he had on, how shy yet sensual his eyes were.

"No, Vali-chan, of course not. I'm blessed, because you cared to send people to protect me. I'm sure they had a hard time when I was in the unknown and defended me from lots of different things."

"I'll say that again, it was difficult. But seeing Mako-chan's naked body made up for it~ And even his cute butt~"

Vali gave Kuroka another dry look.

"Makoto's butt belongs to me. Got it?"

Kuroka sniffled, and jumped onto Makoto's crotch. She began vibrating, curling up on his lap.

"Mako-chan, protect me, I'm your adorable pussy."

Makoto chuckled awkwardly, petting the young kittens head.

"Don't be cute Kuroka-san, please calm down." Kuroka continued to vibrate, while Makoto's eyes went towards Vali. "Vali-chan, you're such a good girl, aren't you? I really love Vali-chan and how you truly are a good girl as well. You have been doing many things for me without me knowing, and doing it without my love...now, Vali-chan has my love, you know?"

Vali showed a small smile that was only meant for him. Her hand slowly slid across his face, and then brushed against his lips, the young boy kissed her finger. Vali's fingers slid down his chin, falling off his chin and then cupped it with her fingers.

"I know I am, and I love you...but, I can't wait for you and I to consummate our relationship once more, and to kill that idiot Cao Cao."

"T-This Cao Cao-san, it seems like you've got bad blood there?"

"Let's put it this way, Cao Cao is among the strongest humans and is an annoying idiot. Due to the spying on my team, among other things, I wouldn't be surprised if they attempted to do something to you in the future. Cao Cao probably knows the best way to get to me, is to get to you...so, that's why, you've got to be safe, Makoto."

"Vali-chan, I've got Apep after me, and other crazed people. I can deal with another one. As long as Vali-chan is with me, it doesn't matter about anyone else. I'm sure that you'll do your best Vali-chan and if this Cao Cao-san becomes a serious problem, we'll deal, we always do. So, no more worrying Vali-chan."

Vali huffed, slapping his butt hard. He let out a surprised gasp, but Vali's lips turned into a small smirk.

"It's cute when you are surprised, and I am not concerned about Cao Cao, if Cao Cao tries anything, I'll deal with that bastard personally. If Cao Cao threatens you, then I'll deal with it, no one threatens my Makoto and gets away with it."

Makoto adopted a loving smile for the young woman, and ran his fingers across her face.

She drunk in the touch that he had, and then pressed her lips on his own. While holding one another, Makoto and Vali spent a lot of time kissing one another, enjoying one another, and allowing their love to flourish together, only soon they would truly make love together.


It was the day of the meeting between the young Devils. Ise, and the peerage, minus Koneko, were all walking towards the area they'd be gathering. The bodyguards accompanied them until they reached the elevator, and then stood waiting on standby.

They boarded the elevator from the basement with Rias in the lead. It was a spacious elevator. Rias however didn't look so happy right now, in fact she looked worried about something but didn't say what it was.

"Everyone, I'll say it one more time, because, I might have not said it, I'm not sure, I was busy drinking at the moment, or rather, wishing for a massive drink for my body to enjoy. No matter what happens, stay in a calm state of mind. No matter what is said, don't start a fight, and anyone that does, I'll kill them myself. The people above are our future rivals. We mustn't show an unsightly form, Ise."

Rias words had more fighting spirit than usual, and were very intense.

That was the tone of voice of someone who is prepared for battle and doesn't intend to lose to anyone. And even when she looked towards Ise, he flinched, but she then showed a dirty smile.

"Don't worry Ise, you'll be fine, as long as you stay with me, don't ever leave me Ise. I mean it, don't. I can't handle it. Unlike Koneko, who's abandoned me, and Yumi, who wants to abandon me, and Gasper, who can't abandon me, but wants too, and Akeno, who also wants to abandon me but can't, you can't do it, understand Ise?"

He slowly nodded, frightened of what she was going to do. She looked pissed off, and happy at the same time. He didn't know how such a form could be reached, but it did, and she wasn't going to back down either.

"S-Sure, so Koneko-chan h-has left the peerage..."

"Basically, I've been abandoned, you know what that feels like?"

Ise was worried because she looked angry at him for some reason, due to what she was looking like right now.

"No..."

"Good, because it is terrible. She has decided to stay with Makoto now, that's fine. She can be with the Shota, I don't need her. I'll get another Rook, somewhere. Maybe I could get that chick Aika on our side, she'd be fun."

"Aika!? You mean, Kiryuu?! You can't! She's insane!"

"Well, she's got potential, so she'll be considered, alright!? And even Mittelt as well! I need a Bishop too! She'd be good! I'd have her any day of the week! She's cute, and she's got the hots for Ise, I'll have Mittelt on my team now! Yes, it's freaking amazing!"

Ise backed away in the elevator.

Akeno rolled her eyes, and gave the real explanation.

"Mako-kun merely is looking after Koneko-chan, she didn't abandon you. She asked you if she could and you said yes, so she went to the man she has feelings for and even loves. She's helping him right now, and that's how it is."

"Well, that's neither here nor there." Rias gave a passive explanation. "By the way, this is important and everyone, be on top behaviour now. We'll be meeting Sairaorg maybe soon. It is going to be good Ise, I'm sure that it is. You'll get along with him rather well, I'm sure that you will."

Ise wondered who Sairaorg was, he hadn't heard of him until now.

After travelling up to the top floor pretty quickly, the elevator then stopped at last and the door opened.

When they took a step outside, they found themselves in a wide hall. When they got out from the elevator, a person who seemed to be an employee was there and bowed slightly to Rias along with the others.

"Welcome, Gremory-sama. Please come this way."

"Thanks, my friend."

Rias said it cutely, and bowed her head gently.

They followed after the employee. After they went down a certain passage, the figures of several people were in a corner, and from the look on Rias' face, she looked extremely happy to see the man himself.

"Sairaorg!"

That person also noticed Rias and approached us.

He was a rough yet good-looking guy with short black hair. He had an energetic appearance, and had a very good physique with plenty of muscles. He looked like a pro-wrestler. His eyes were strangely purple.

To Ise, he looked similar to that of Sirzechs, but not completely. Ise felt threatened due to the muscles on the man.

"It's been a while, Rias."

He shook hands with Rias while smiling. The Devils around him, also seemed to be on his peerage. Ise noticed that there were a few girls there as well, and he couldn't help himself, and looked at the young women with lustful eyes.

"Yeah, I missed you. It's good to see that you're doing well. There are also people here who haven't met you yet. This person is Sairaorg. He's my cousin on my Okaa-san's side. Also Sairaorg, have you gotten me any, presents?"

Sairaorg looked towards Rias.

"Sorry Rias, Sirzechs told me to not give you any."

Rias clicked her tongue.

"Well, it can't be helped. Either way, it is good to see you, and again, these are my peerage members, and I love them very much."

Sairaorg turned his head towards Ise and the others.

"I'm Sairaorg Bael, the next head of the Bael family." Introducing himself, Ise recognized that it was the famous 'Great King' just after the Maou, but Sairaorg noticed that Rias was missing a peerage member. "Rias? Where's your Rook?"

Rias placed a hand on her forehead, and felt depressed.

"Shit...well, it can't be helped if she loves a Shota."

"She has fallen in love with a Shota...what's a Shota anyway?"

"It's an adorable boy around 5ft or something with a great butt, according to the Hakuryuukou anyway." Rias raised her head proudly. "So, what are you doing in a passage like this? Not, waiting for me, are you?"

"Actually, I was hoping to get a glimpse of the person replacing Zephyrdor."

"Zephyrdor...where have I heard that name before..."

Ise couldn't recall who that person was, but Yumi spoke up.

"It is the person that Millicas-sama was engaged to be married too, until Makoto-kun, myself and some others, beat him down. But, I don't know why he wouldn't be here, has something happened to him I wonder…? And a replacement..."

"Who is this replacement Sairaorg?"

Rias asked with interest, and a grinning face.

Sairaorg felt unnerved by her grin.

"W-Well, I don't know, that's why I have decided to come here, and wait. But with you here Rias, why don't we go inside and talk more?"

"That would be nice."

Rias walked into the hall first, followed by Sairaorg. The servants all shared a look before going inside. Ise heard though from Gasper "I wish Mako-kun was here right now." due to being a little worried about the others around.

Beyond the opened big door was a banquet hall that looked stunning. Nothing seemed to be out of place, but there was a bit of an atmosphere around and it didn't sound good to anyone at all. Ise felt hairs stand on the back of his neck.

There was also a young woman Devil, she looked important and Ise guessed she was a King. She held an appearance like Sona, but this woman had long blonde hair, and pink eyes, and a large bust, and even had glasses on. She wore a blue robe, which exposed very little skin, which Ise thought was regrettable due to her beauty.

But her eyes were focused on somewhere else, and she couldn't stop looking that way.

Ise decided to follow her gaze, and what she saw, was Sona stood there, her eyes narrowed at the young woman. Ise felt chills go down his spine, the two women gave off very cold and unforgiving auras, and wouldn't stop doing that either.

"By the way, Ise, that woman over there, is Seekvaira, and she's also a very scary woman. She's also Sona's somewhat rival I suppose. She's rather funny when she goes for Seekvaira and vice versa. You think that you've seen a fight before, wait until shots are fired over there. Just look at the glaring they're giving one another, the other is going to explode in a minute."

Ise looked towards Sona and Seekvaira once more, and saw the glares for one another. Ise could feel the cold aura of the pair, and he also could feel that even a tiny straw could break the camels back of tension between the pair of them.

"Seekvaira...san? Is she important?"

"She's from the Agares clan, she's rather important I suppose."

Rias gave a calm warning, and Sairaorg looked around.

"Hahaha, a battle between two women, even I wouldn't want to get involved between the two of them."

Rias turned slyly towards Sairaorg, and pushed him slightly.

"Don't be adorable Sairaorg. You're the number one youth Devil, I doubt Sona and Seekvaira would be able to do anything to you. If they could, are you sure there's nothing wrong with you? It just seems like there's got to be something going on there."

Ise's eyes widened, he was stunned. The man before them, was the number one youth Devil, he could hardly believe it. But the way that Sairaorg, it could make sense why he would be strong. The muscles alone would be an indication. Even though Ise couldn't sense much in the ways of demonic power, there seemed to be an air of power around Sairaorg, and it would look rather impressive honestly.

"So, Sairaorg, as you were saying before, something about a new Devil whos taking that shit Zephyrdor's place in the tournament? Who could that be? I can't think of anyone who has a significant standing and power to be in the tournament. There's only us four, and that idiot Diodora who once bullied me as well, so who's it going to be?"

Ise was surprised that Rias got bullied by Diodora. Though he was sure that she was being a little dramatic.

Sairaorg shrugged his shoulders softly.

"All I heard was that they were recommended by the Maou-sama's Serafall-sama and Sirzechs-sama as well as gotten approved from the last two Maou-sama's, even Azazel, the leader of the Fallen Angels, and even Gabriel-sama, the sister of Michael-sama also got the chance to say her piece, and also offered the same recommendation, apparently wanting to see this person in action."

"I also heard the Old Devils didn't like it." Sona came into the conversation, folding her arms. Saji and her peerage walked closer as well, exchanging pleasantries with Ise and the others. "But Onee-sama and the others pushed for it, showing some footage of a significant fight, along with some other information as well. Since a space needed to be filled, or it would have been an uneven tournament, they decided to go for this person."

"W-Who is this person, Riser?"

Rias snorted.

"He's all depressed and such, no, it isn't him. This person isn't a common Riser."

"Did you just call Riser common?"

Rias ignored Ise's words, and continued.

"But even I don't know who it is...it's supposed to be someone around our age, but even I don't know, I wasn't privy to the information, and it kind of sucks. But, what can you do, aye Ise?"

Ise showed a sheepish smile.

Sona however, looked excited.

"I want to know who this person is. When I asked Onee-sama, she just said "You'll be super surprised~" and other things like that. But she didn't actually reveal who it was, so that was a bit discerning. But whoever it is, I hope they are an intellectual."

Sona wished for that, wishing to fight a mind that was intelligent and strong. She valued intelligence over anything else, and that's what she wanted right now, she wanted to see someone with intelligence that could rival her own.

"I just hope they have strong battle power. To test my might against a man who got recommendation from not only two Maou-sama's, acceptance from the other two, but also the leader of the Fallen Angels, and then even a Seraph from Heaven, it just seems like this person is going to be fantastic."

Ise looked at Sairaorg, and put his hands together, his eyes sparkling, thinking about how manly Sairaorg was, and developed a little bit of an admiration for the man who looked super powerful, he couldn't help it that he liked Sairaorg the way that he did and admired him for the strength he had yet to display, and since he was Rias' cousin, he was getting a better deal.

As they were wondering who it was going to be, speculating on several people it could be...the doors to the hall opened. The large doors opened and someone appeared at the door, dressed in clothes fit for a King and bared the symbol of Serafall's house.

The boy was small in stature, and he looked embarrassed, with his 'peerage' behind him.

Rias, Sairaorg, Seekvaira, and Sona all looked over, to see, Makoto stood there, who waved shyly.

"H-Hi everyone...i-it's me..."

Makoto didn't know how to say it, so he ended up being shy.

With everyone else looking towards him, he felt the eyes of intensity, especially from the likes of Seekvaira.

"Oh, Hyoudou-kun. Are you introducing the person who is going to be participating in the youths tournament?"

Makoto chuckled awkwardly at Sona's question, and moved forward with Irina, Asia, Millicas, Ravel, Elmen, and Kalawarner as well as Koneko. The eight people walked forward, Seekvaira looking on with slight interest to who this person was.

He stood in front of the others, and smiled awkwardly.

"Well, I'm the Devil that will be replacing Zephyrdor as the last member of the youth Devils."

Sona, Rias, Sairaorg, and Seekvaira all looked on, stunned, and their eyes widened.

[Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh?!]

Their collective cries also matched Ise doing it, Akeno just smiled on, while Gasper hid behind Makoto, glad he was there, Yumi being surprised as was Xenovia. They all couldn't believe that it was going to be Makoto, who was replacing Zephyrdor.


"I am Seekvaira Agares. The next head of the Agares family, rank Archduke."

They, as in the Gremory group, as well as Makoto's group, were given a greeting by the glasses wearing woman, as they all sat around the table, Rias, Sona, Seekvaira, Sairaorg, a man Makoto doesn't know, and Makoto as well.

But, that wasn't what was issue, everyone was having and it hadn't been addressed just yet. It was the fact that Makoto was the leader of the 'peerage' that was the others of Serafall's peerage, well the young ones anyway, and basically could be described as a makeshift peerage once more coming together again.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Rias Gremory, the next head of the Gremory family, and I'm pretty cool."

"I'm Sona Sitri, the next head of the Sitri family."

Rias and Sona continued the greetings, with their servants, and the others also having their servants behind them.

"I'm Sairaorg Bael, I'm the next head of the Bael family, rank Great King."

Sairaorg introduced himself majestically. Ise fanboyed a little bit, seeing how strong and capable he was.

A boy with a gentle atmosphere who had gracefully been drinking tea all through the uproar earlier also spoke, Makoto noticing that his eyes kept going towards Asia who stood nearby Makoto.

"I'm Diodora Astaroth, the next head of the Astaroth family. Please take care of me, everyone."

Something about his gentle voice, kind of pissed Makoto off. He couldn't describe why, but it didn't sound good at all, he just didn't like it, it didn't feel genuine at all, it just felt so put on and fake, he just could tell something was off about him.

Ravel, seeing Makoto hadn't said anything yet, probably because of nerves, gently nudged him with her fingers. He looked towards her, and she showed a smile, nudging her head towards the others, seeing that they had introduced themselves.

Knowing that, he inhaled, and then exhaled.

"Y-Yes, and I am, erm...I am Hyoudou Makoto, I currently hold the rank of...erm, Queen of Serafall-sama. Is that a rank...erm, I'm a Low Class Devil, so that would be my rank wouldn't it…? Either way, please take care of me."

The others looked on towards Makoto, they didn't know how to ask about it. They honestly had no clue on how to start.

But then Sona inhaled a breath.

"Okay, I'll ask." Sona began, turning to Makoto who smiled weakly. "Hyoudou-kun, what's going on exactly? Did you become a King and we haven't noticed it? Did you perhaps jump a bunch of levels and we aren't aware of it?"

Makoto waved his hand in front of his face innocently.

"O-Oh, no, I'm a Low Class Devil still..."

"Then why are you here?" Seekvaira started. "I mean, it is highly unusual for a Low Class Devil to be with us, here. I would like to understand and an explanation immediately."

"He was about to give the explanation, if you listened."

Seekvaira looked at Sona with a dry expression.

"I'm sorry, I wanted to get there faster than your wishy washy method."

"...Wishy washy..."

Sona tightened her hand.

"Yes, that's right, wishy washy. Just wait until our game, we'll be seeing who's the superior one."

Makoto didn't understand it fully, but he saw the look on Sona's face, and how pissed off she was.

"Yes, we surely will. With Hyoudou-kun, I now have a challenge of intellect."

Sona shot back at Seekvaira. Seekvaira didn't look exactly pleased with such words.

"Tch, speak to me like that, and I might have to become serious."

"I'd like to see you to become serious."

Sona's words felt triggering to the young woman. Seekvaira wanted to do something, it wasn't a secret in the slightest.

Makoto chuckled awkwardly, and began explaining.

"The Glaysa-Labolas family seemed to have had some family trouble the other day. The person who was supposed to be the next head of the family just had an unforeseen accidental death. Zephyrdor, the man that was supposed to be coming here, had trouble as well...apparently, it is because of Millicas-san and the rest of us, that the fear of...us I guess has been placed onto him. He has refused to even participate in the tournament, believing that he'd be killed...didn't think we had affected him that bad...but yes, apparently, that's what happened, he couldn't come and the Old Devils were in a bind, since they couldn't just kick someone from the tournament, though they did consider having people double up on battles, but it seemed, 'unfair' to do something like that, so this suggestion happened."

So explained Makoto, while feeling nervous. Makoto could see all of them were from amazing families, and he was just a Low Class. As Seekvaira said, he had no authority to be sitting at the table, he didn't hold the rank or the status to even begin to sit at the table. But he had a job to do, and that was to do with his King.

"I see...so, they asked you, the ones who caused the problem in the first place, to fix the solution?"

Sona summarized, Makoto tilting his hand.

"Sort of...Serafall-sama, suggested it actually."

"Onee-sama?"

Makoto nodded at Sona's question/answer, and continued.

"When the Devils contacted her about it, she told them about myself, and some achievements that I've accomplished, and also being the Queen of a Maou-sama, the youngest Queen, apparently people are interested in such things as myself and my...group I suppose. Though it is highly irregular, it has been decided that I would take this place due to having no one fill it...though the Old Devils weren't exactly thrilled about it, and assumed that it would be a bad idea. It took three factions of backing to convince them, plus the fight with Tiamat-san that we had recently, but they've now decided to see what was gong on with myself, and my 'peerage' though I say that, it seems like they have chosen to fight beside me."

Rias looked towards Millicas, and Ravel.

"I'm surprised they didn't ask either of you. Being both High Class Devils, it would make more sense than asking Makoto, wouldn't it?"

"Ooh they did."

Millicas explained, confusing them even more.

But Ravel finished off even more.

"However, I have promised myself to Makoto-sama, and am his peerage member. Because of that, I have decided to use my power, and to become Makoto-sama's Bishop, and told the Old Devils that I would fight in the tournament, as Makoto-sama's Bishop, and not as the King, as Makoto-sama is my King. It doesn't matter if I am a High Class, and he's a Low Class, Makoto-sama is the man that I would recognize as a King, so I told them that I wouldn't go into battle without being under Makoto-sama's advisement's."

Rias, Sona and the others were surprised by Ravel's calm attitude, Millicas continued even more.

"Yes, and I was asked the same thing. I also put my thoughts forward, and told them that I would fight on Makoto-sans behalf, I've thought about it several times, and now..." Her eyes briefly went to Akeno who sent a challenging look towards her. "...I am going to be Makoto-san's Queen during all of this. Also, since the games are for real, the people behind us have taken positions in the peerage as well. And that being, several different pieces. Ajuka-sama has been incorporating some new systems into the game, and we're the test of that, with Azazel-sensei helping out, which other factions could participate in the games, this is a test run, and will allow us to become different pieces for the moment, besides us that are already Evil Piece users for the moment, like Asia-san and Irina-san are going to be the Bishop and Knight still, even Koneko-san is going to be Makoto-sans Rook as well. It was agreed by the Old Devils, and the others like Sirzechs-sama and Serafall-sama as Koneko heard, and begged for it."

Rias looked towards Koneko, who got onto Makoto's lap, not caring about the situation and hugged onto the boys body tightly. Rias felt betrayed, and looked on with confused eyes, as well as worried eyes as well. But because it was Makoto who had taken care of Koneko until now, she decided to do it.

Rias raised her head.

"I see...so, Koneko's gone to Makoto's team then..." Koneko looked at Rias who placed a hand on her forehead. "Right...fine, I'll make arrangements, I have options as well Koneko."

Koneko rapidly blinked, but Makoto held onto Koneko, as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"...That's good because I am Mako-kun's Rook."

Rias inhaled happily, surprisingly.

"Cool, good, be with your Shota, have fun with him."

Koneko nodded, and that seemingly satisfied Rias.

"Ah, Buchou, if you're fine with Koneko-chan, then maybe I could..." Rias looked towards Yumi with devastation. "Erm...we'll talk another time."

Rias muttered "Yes." and turned her head back to Makoto, but Akeno grinned.

"Ufufu, so Mako-kun is a King as well, huh? That's cute, and manly. Maybe he could take me as his Queen~"

"Akeno...? What about me...? I'm your King, please don't leave me..."

Rias looked stunned, so Akeno decided to place her lips onto Makoto's own, surprising others that were around. But since their first kiss, they had become more open about it, and Akeno loved doing it with other around, partly to tease, partly because it showed her happiness as well.

"Fufu, then I'll just be happy for Mako-kun and kiss him, and if he's a good boy, I'll give him a big treat later on~"

"S-Senpai?"

Akeno grinned towards the shy faced Makoto, giving his face a pet.

"Don't worry my cute Shota-kun, allow Onee-sama to take care of you~"

The words dripping with lust, Makoto was sure that she was planning something naughty, though he didn't mind and looked forward to it.

Rias on the other hand, afraid to lose her peerage, coughed into her hand to gain their attention.

"S-So, we're gonna be fighting Makoto." Rias grinned, turning to Ise briefly, then looked back at Makoto. "Ooh, Onii-sama vs Otouto, that's gonna be a battle for the ages. I can't wait for it."

Ise didn't say anything, but he felt the same.

To fight Makoto, he would like to do that, to show their powers to one another.

Makoto chuckled awkwardly once more.

"Well, that's how it went down. Because of the words of Ravel-san and Millicas-san as well backing my authority, for the time being, please consider me a King. I might be inexperienced, and also a Low Class Devil, I shall do my best, and fight strongly, and prove that I have a right to be here as well."

Rias, Sairaorg and Sona looked at the determination of Makoto, and each smiled.

"Well, because it is my Pawn's Otouto, I shall thoroughly never hold back and win the tournament. Hear that Makoto, I'll not be losing, even against someone I like."

"S-Sure, Buchou...I mean, Rias-sama, I shall also fight strongly during all of this."

Rias nodded her head, as Sairaorg grinned.

"Well, this is going to be surprising. However, if it Serafall-sama's Queen, someone who has a growing reputation as fighting strong opponents, I shall display my power, so when the time comes, answer my power with your own power Hyoudou Makoto, the Queen of Serafall-sama."

"A-Ah, Sairaorg-sama, it is as you said, I'll also display my power as well, and fight you with everything I have. I've heard, interesting stories about Sairaorg-sama and his strength, and to test my strength against Sairaorg-sama, it would be an honour."

Sairaorg smiled once more, and said "Good man." before folding his arms.

Sona leaned forward towards Makoto, and offered a rare smile.

"Hyoudou-kun, you kept this rather quiet."

"I-I honestly only found out recently. Sera-tan said it would be rather, surprising for the others to find out this way. Even then, I feel complicated on the matter."

Sona could see that happening, she knew Serafall would do something quickly.

"I see. It does seem like Onee-sama would spring something upon you like that, it is her style. Though, don't be nervous, all of us are intrigued by you at the very least. This throws an unknown variable into the mix, and personally, I wish to face you."

Sona admitted casually, Makoto being surprised.

"Y-You're serious?"

She allowed her head to bob up and down.

"That's right. I have often thought about it, one day, when you gain your peerage. So, this is a good chance as any, you can fight with those girls, and I'll show my peerages power as well. I am sure that we'll be meeting during the tournament either way."

Makoto adopted a smile, and spoke with Sona and the others the best he could.

Irina, looked towards Xenovia with a confident face.

"Ara, Xenovia, we'll be facing off against one another eventually, that's going to be fun. But, for Ma-chan, I wont lose!"

"Yes, for that red headed woman, who's name escapes me, I shall become the best Knight and beat you Irina!"

The pair declared with faces that said they wouldn't be backing down ever.

Rias couldn't believe that Xenovia couldn't remember her name even now.

"Ufufu, also myself as well, I am Makoto-kun's Vampire of the peerage, I'll be kicking butt with Kalawarner, right?"

Kalawarner nodded her head strongly towards Elmen.

"For Master, I shall be devastating the battle field with the Vampire loli!"

She couldn't say it in any other way and said it the most direct way.

As Makoto interacted with them all, Ise looked on with pride. A pride an elder brother has for a younger one who was achieving much. Most would assume Ise might be jealous...but, he really wasn't. He knew that his flaws was his mental capacity, but Makoto was well in that department, and he could watch Makoto grow in power, and his mind and see leadership from a newbie as well. Besides, he also wanted to fight Makoto as well, and now he could. He couldn't wait for their match ether.


But soon, a nearby door opened, revealing a man stood there dressed for such an occasion.

"Sorry for making you all wait for so long. Everyone is waiting."

Makoto took in a breath, he was glad that it was finally starting. He knew it would be difficult, and he could feel the others held a something that he couldn't replicate, and that was strength for their status right now.

Without hesitation, Makoto and the others moved into the new room.

However as they did, Diodora watched on and saw Asia holding onto Makoto's hand. His eyes narrowed angrily upon that sight, as Makoto smiled towards Asia.

"Asia-chan, are you okay?"

"Y-Yes, I am very well. I'm just so happy that we can now call ourselves Makoto-sans peerage!"

"Hehe, for this I suppose you could yeah~"

"And I am going to do my best for you, Makoto-san!"

"I'm sure you will Asia-chan, I couldn't do this without all of your supports, so can I rely on you a little more?"

"Yes!"

Asia said while briefly kissing Makoto, Diodora's eyes flew into a rage, and his hand tightened, especially when Asia and Makoto's kiss became a little more intimate, which they both enjoyed, and showed Asia's forwardness to kiss in front of so many people as well.

He looked like he was going to strike Makoto, but as he moved forward, he paused when he saw Sairaorg giving him a questioning look. He stopped, and continued to stare angrily towards the closeness of Asia and Makoto who were in their own world, while they kissed one another.

Once the kiss was broken, Asia clung to Makoto's arm, and wouldn't let go, not that he minded, Diodora on the other hand looked livid.

The room that the young Devils were all led to had a strange atmosphere about it.

There were seats placed in very high places there, and there were distinguished-looking people sitting there. What's more, there were distinguished-looking Devils on the level above that as well. Makoto recognized some of the faces due to having been witness to them before this. He saw Sirzechs along with the other Maou's there, even Serafall.

Though she wasn't dressed as a magical girl, she still held up the staff, and waved energetically towards Makoto.

"Ma-taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

Makoto felt embarrassed, and didn't answer.

Serafall adopted a pout, and shouted once more.

"Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

Makoto felt his body closing in on itself, and Sona placed a hand on her forehead, leaning closer to Makoto.

"Please just wave at her, she'll be compliant with that."

Makoto did as Sona asked, and waved towards her. Serafall smiled even wider than beforehand, and waved even more. Makoto continued to wave as they got into lines. Makoto, and his peerage stood beside Sona, and Rias was on the other side of the boy. Ise stood behind Rias, and looked towards Makoto and nodded. Makoto smiled shyly, nodding his head as well, wishing that he wasn't in this situation.

While standing there, each of the six young Devils (Makoto included) took a step forward, and stood elegantly. Ravel whispered "Keep your poise Makoto-sama, and also show a steady face." which he did, replicating what Ravel had taught him, and Ravel nodded her head slowly.

"Good, you have gathered. In order to check the faces of you all, who will carry the burden of the next generation, you have been gathered here. This is also a meeting that is performed over a regular cycle, so that we can ascertain the young Devils. And this time, it seems like we've got a new addition, with agreements, and disagreements of this young man, however, it shall be interesting to see what is going to happen with this unknown wrench thrown in."

An elderly male devil spoke with a solemn voice while clasping his hands together.

Then, another Devil, Sirzechs, looked upon all of them. His smile went towards Millicas behind Makoto who smiled right up towards her father. Seeing that, he couldn't be more happy, seeing how brave she was, and how she was supporting Makoto.

"You six are all Devils of the next generation that have pedigree and true ability that no objection can be raised against. That's why, I want you to compete together before your debuts and increase your power in this way. And while people might have things to say about Makoto-kun being among them when he neither has a peerage nor is a High Class Devil, I shall say that the young man has proven himself against the likes of Kokabiel, Katerea, and even the Khaos Brigade and also, when my daughter was in an unfavourable situation, he showed courage, and brought together a group of people, isn't that what a peerage is? A group of people. Those people chose to follow Makoto-kun without having to be bound by the Evil Pieces, so I hope to see more of that courageousness and power during the tournament."

Makoto couldn't help but smile briefly, seeing how Sirzechs defended him and his group.

He knew he wasn't going to win any popularity contests with the Old Devils, and he didn't much care honestly. All he knew, all he wanted to do, was please Serafall, and he trusted in her. If she thought this was for the best, then she knew what she was doing and he believed in her judgement as his King.

While Makoto was thinking about, Sairaorg allowed his large foot to go forward.

"Will we also eventually be sent out in the battle against the Khaos Brigade?"

Honestly, Makoto felt the same. He did want to get back at Apep and the others for what they did, and to see if they knew where his parents were. But to see Sairaorg's face, Makoto could tell he was a young man that wanted to fight and help people out.

"I don't know. However, I don't want to send out young Devils if possible."

Sairaorg raised his eyebrows in seeming incomprehension at that answer.

"Why? Even if we're young, we carry part of the responsibility of Devils. If we just receive kindness from our predecessors even at this age and nothing further is done-"

"Sairaorg, I acknowledge your bravery. However, you're reckless. Above all, I'd like to avoid sending you all, who are still in the midst of growing, to the battlefield. Besides, it would be too great a loss if we lost the Devils of the next generation. I want you to understand. You are all more of a treasure to us than you think. That's why I want you to experience important things step by step and grow."

Sairaorg said "I understand." to Sirzechs' words, and seemed to consent to his words. But, his expression seemed dissatisfied.

Makoto could easily feel the same, and why he would be angered by such things. Even then, Makoto was going to support Sairaorg as well, as even he, like Ise, was enamoured by the young man and how he spoke his mind in such a place.

After that, the talk continued about difficult words from the higher-ups and about the upcoming games from the Maou. Makoto followed the words and the thoughts of the others the best he could, and he also felt support from Ravel and the others behind him, all of them showing their supports, and wouldn't stop.

Makoto also understood that he would have to train harder and harder. He could feel people stronger in this room, and that's how it was. Makoto was going to do his best and fight, he was going to become stronger, and one day, find his father.

"Now then, I apologise for keeping you with this long talk. Well, we all see our dreams and hopes in you young ones. I want you to understand at least that. You are the treasures of the underworld."

Everyone hung on Sirzechs' words.

Everyone understood that there were no lies in his words as they listened. Sirzechs truly was a kind person and when someone raised an objection about Makoto being there, he would defend him and wouldn't listen and take action. Even Serafall had to admire Sirzechs right now, and how he was fighting as well.

"To finish things, will you now let us hear your respective future goals?"

The first to respond to Sirzechs' request was Sairaorg.

"My dream is to become Maou."

"Wow..."

Makoto let out a breath.

To say that so confidently, Makoto knew he couldn't do it like that. But he believed that Sairaorg could do it trying his best.

[Hoh…]

The higher-ups also let out breaths of wonder at Sairaorg's goal, which he had declared upfront without hesitation.

"It's unprecedented for a Devil from the Great King family to leave it."

A male Devil higher-up said this, but Sairaorg didn't back down, he showed his smile, and also, showed his strength of heart, and belief in his own goals.

"When the people of the Underworld feel that there's no choice but for me to become Maou, I will become one."

With no time for me to be surprised, Rias spoke next.

"My goal for the near future is to live as the next Gremory head, and to win in each Rating Game battle...well, it is one of my goals, I can't say my other goal. It's too bad, but I'll win every Rating Game and will lead my family the best that I can."

It made sense for Rias to say something like that. It suited her rather.

After that the other young people also stated their dreams, their goals, and Sona hadn't said hers. Makoto was next, he could see that everyone was waiting for his answer, so he had prepared beforehand what he was going to do for this.

"Yes, my goal is to become a High Class Devil, find my real parents, and also, to do my King, Serafall-sama proud as being her Queen, and do my best in this tournament as well. I have other goals, but those are on the forefront right now, thank you for listening."

The Old Devils all whispered about Makoto's goals. Since they weren't anything that would blow out the thought patterns of the others, it seemed fine. But still, because he was a Low Class, they deemed him as someone who wouldn't be able to do well. Because he was a Low Class, Makoto knew that the eyes they had right now, were eyes of failure, they expected him to fail.

But Makoto didn't care. They could say anything to him, he was doing this for his King. Serafall needed him to do this, so he was doing this for her, and was going to win if he could, and if he couldn't, he was going to lose spectacularly, that's all he needed to do.

Serafall showed a wide smile, and gave him a thumbs up.

"Yes! That's the best goal Ma-tan! Well done Ma-tan! Yahoo! You can do this Ma-tan! Show some good stuff going forward! I know you can do this Ma-tan! Don't let anyone else drag you down! I know you're going to succeed!"

Even though she knew that she could keep calm, she didn't want to, because she was going to show her affections for Makoto, and show that he wasn't going to be just a replacement and that he was going to prove himself.

Once the murmurs died down, everyone else turned to Sona.

Sona inhaled a deep breath, then nodded to herself.

Then, Sona spoke.

"I wish to build a school for the Rating Games in the Underworld."

Makoto looked towards Sona and saw her unyielding determination and strength.

"Sona-kaichou, she's going to build a school...she's going to truly build a school, for the Underworld…she had told me about it beforehand, that she wanted to build one for Low Class Devils...that would be good, Sona-kaichou really does care."

Makoto held admiration for her, but the higher-ups didn't seem to understand where Sona was coming from.

"If it's learning about Rating Games, isn't there already one for that?"

As if checking, a higher-up asked this to Sona.

Sona answered blandly.

"That is just a school where only High Class Devils and Devils of privileged rank are accepted. The school that I want to build is one where Low Class devils and Reincarnated Devils like Hyoudou-kun here, who also is in these games without ever being a King before, can also attend without any distinction. I am also using him for an example, to show how a Reincarnated Devil could also become just as capable as any natural High Class Devil born into such a status, like myself, or Rias."

Makoto couldn't be more proud of Sona's goals. She truly was a woman that he admired. She said it without care. She said it because that was her future goal. She wasn't going to be messing around on her goals, and even though she knew that they weren't going to be the most receptive to the idea, she didn't mind, because this was what she wanted to do.

However, what Makoto expected, wasn't what happened.

[Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!]

The laughter of the higher-ups ruled over the assembly hall.

Makoto saw Serafall narrow her eyes immediately.

A natural reaction.

Because it was her sister, of course she'd be angry about it.

Even Makoto felt angered by it. He didn't see what was so laughable about giving everyone a good chance. To give not only the noble Devils, but people that were brought to be a Devil, as well, he wanted to do that too.

"That's impossible!"

"This is just brilliant!"

"I see! So you're a little girl who dreams!"

"It's good to be young! However, for the next head of the Sitri family to state such a dream, I have to say thank goodness that it was here at this place of introduction before your debut."

Makoto's hands shook, he could feel his anger growing by the second. He didn't see the justice in the way they spoke to her. They were mocking her, and her dreams. Sona's dreams, shouldn't be mocked, in Makoto's eyes. Her dreams, were the most noble out of everyone's, even his own. He'd admit that, because she's wanting to help the Underworld, and not just live for themselves and not bother anyone else.

As Makoto looked on, Ravel leaned forward towards Makoto, whispering in his ear.

"…Even if the current Underworld has changed much from the past, discrimination between the High Class Devils, Low Class Devils, and Reincarnated Devils still exists. There are also still a lot of people who believe that to be natural as well. It's the exact same as when they looked down on you Makoto-sama, they don't understand."

"Even though Sona-nee-sans family, and even my own would not discriminate against humans and the likes, others would do. Just remember Zephyrdor, and how he spoke to everyone, not just myself. Sometimes, Devils can be like that. But us young Devils are trying our best to not discriminate, and even some of us, have fallen in love with a Reincarnated Devil."

Millicas added from behind Makoto, and he listened intently, remembering Zephyrdor, and what he said. He remembered what he said to Makoto and how he wasn't really worth anything. But he also met people like Sairaorg recently, and how she interacted with Makoto and such, he seemed fine, and even Seekvaira seemed okay with Makoto fighting in the tournament despite his status, which he was grateful for.

In the midst of all this, Sona spoke frankly.

"I'm serious."

Serafall also nodded strongly in agreement. She almost seemed to be saying "Well said!" with her position as Maou, she couldn't support her younger sister, but even so she seemed worried about her. Makoto also knew that he couldn't say anything, despite the fact that he could feel it in his heart that he wanted to, to defend Sona and her dreams, and by extension, to also be a good lover to Serafall by taking care of her younger sister.

A higher-up spoke with cool-headed words.

"Sona Sitri-dono. Low Class Devils and Reincarnated Devils merely work for their High Class Devil masters and are only selected for their talent, even now, having one participate as if he has a rank doesn't sit right with me, even though agreements have been made. Wouldn't building such a training institution make the old families, who value tradition and pride, lose face? No matter how much people say that the world of Devils has entered a period of change, change can be both good and bad. Something like teaching mere Low Class Devils really is nothing of your concern…"

Makoto looked towards Serafall, seeing how she truly wanted to say something.

She wanted to protect Sona and her dream.

But due to her status, she couldn't, and Makoto didn't like how they spoke to Sona, so he knew he tried his best to defend her.

"Excuse me, but why are you speaking as if her dreams hold no merit at all?"

Suddenly, Makoto spoke up. Sona's eyes went towards him, but he didn't look, knowing she probably was worried and held disappointment or disapproval.

"Excuse me, Queen of Serafall-dono?"

Makoto cleared his throat.

"Recently, I've been doing research on Rating Games, for this very tournament, and I came across some interesting facts." Makoto continued on, Sona being intrigued. "Tannin-sama, is a Reincarnated Devil, and he ranks in the Top Ten of the Rating Games." The Old Devils looked stunned as Makoto continued. "Rudiger Rosenkretuz-sama, is a Reincarnated Devil, a former human magician, and currently holds 7th, in the entire games. Two, not pure Devils, not only rank in the Top Ten for games that are played by Devils, pure bloods, but also, they both have reached Ultimate Class status. Yes, Tannin-sama used to be a former Dragon King, but Rudger-sama was a magician before turning, and he's achieved much. Sona-sama, is merely trying to achieve a place where Devils, that either had no choice in becoming a Devil, or chose to become a Devil, to allow them to better understand the games, and allow them to progress. Maybe I'm speaking out of term, and if I am, I can only apologize in advance, but if it wasn't for Sona-sama, I wouldn't even be as knowledgable as I am. She taught me many things about the world of the Devils, and allowed me to become a better Queen for the Maou-sama Serafall-sama. And now, I stand here, and I realize, none of you believe in my abilities in being able to win a single game because I wasn't born as a pure blood, you all probably think it is disgusting that I even hold a presence among these youth pure blooded Devils, but I shall also prove that despite my Reincarnated Devil status, I shall emerge victorious, and I will also support Sona-sama's dream and make sure it becomes a reality, as it is a noble cause, to help people be more than they can be on their own, a trade like that doesn't even seem bad at all in my eyes."

The Old Devils all fell silent and couldn't believe Makoto had actually said it.

Even Makoto hadn't thought that he'd say that.

But Serafall allowed her grin to appear on her face, and show throughout the area. She couldn't hold it back, she was immensely proud of her Queen right now, and even Sona, as she looked on, couldn't hide her smile, Rias looked on and also smiled, supporting what he said silently, as did Ravel and Millicas as well.

"S-Serafall-dono, don't you have anything to say for your Queen's behaviour?"

Serafall turned her face towards the others, and looked calmly.

"Nope, my Ma-tan is speaking truth. He speaks more truth than anyone I know, he's shown that he's a capable person. Both my Imouto, and my Queen shall do magnificently in the games, you can't complain then about it right? If my Queen, a Reincarnated Devil, does well in the games, then that will prove that any Reincarnated Devil is just as good as a pure blooded one, and what my Queen said about those two, among others who also have high ranking despite not being pure blooded, is true, and if they can do it, my Ma-tan can do it too. He'll show everyone, and get the best result, I have that much confidence in my Queen. And my Imouto, I don't know anyone more capable than those two."

Everyone was surprised by Serrafall's sudden words, and it did seem like she was pissed off as well.

She then turned into her childish mode as Makoto called it, wagging her finger towards the Old Devils.

"Geez! You Ojii-sama's are all joining forces to torment my Sona-chan and Ma-tan! That's almost as bad as Gabriel! And that's pretty insane! Even I have my limit of endurance! If you bully them that much, I'll torment you as well! No one picks on my Queen and my Imouto, who are totally gonna be adorable lovers as well!"

Sona covered her face in seeming embarrassment. Makoto also held embarrassment, but he also felt refreshed and encouragement that he received from Serafall's words, it made him feel good about everything.

"Very well. Then, let's play the games, between these young people." Sirzechs looked towards Makoto, and Sona. "Makoto-kun, Sona, would you not like to fight each other?"

Makoto and Sona froze their bodies, and looked at one another.

They didn't know what to say.

But Serafall was the most shocked of all.

"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh?! My Queen vs my Imouto?! What the hell?! No! I can't have that happen! When was this agreed!? I never heard this...who am I supposed to route for? The boy I love or my Imouto? Both...what do I do...what the heck do I do…? This is Gabriel's fault, it has to be, because I have Ma-tan, she wanted to hurt me and used her evil powers to influence the Devils, to make me suffer with this..."

Serafall slowly was falling into a despair state like no other.

Without minding them, Sirzechs continued.

"Originally, it was planned for Makoto-kun's game to take place in a few days. Azazel has gathered Rating Game fans from each of the powers, also under the pretext of watching the games of the young people before their debuts. That's why it's fine like this. Let's hold the game with Makoto-kun and Sona. Because Serafall also suggested Makoto-kun for this position, it seems like everyone would be interested to see a game between Makoto-kun and Sona."

Makoto's eyes went towards Sona briefly, seeing her still in a state of shock...but, also seemed to be happy as well. He couldn't tell fully, but he was also showing that he wouldn't back down either, he couldn't back down either.

Makoto looked at Sona briefly again, and saw that she had a scornful smile, she intended to do it.

"It may not be an official one, but it feels like fate to me that you would be my first Rating Game opponent, Hyoudou-kun. The boy that is also my Onee-sama's lover, and also someone who I have personally been invested in since the beginning."

"It does seem fantastic that I should be facing the woman that taught me many things, I don't intend to lose, Sona-sama."

Makoto, vs Sona, Rias looked on and wondered who was going to win. She didn't even have the bets to place, there were good arguments for both sides. Sona was very intelligent, but Makoto had more firepower on his side, even then Rias didn't deny that Sona also was a mystery due to hiding her peerages aspects as well.

"Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" Serafall cried, shaking her head again and again. "I can't deal with this! My Sona-chan and my Ma-tan are going to be fighting!? How is this fair!? Who am I supposed to be routing for!? I love my Queen and I love my Sona-chan and I want to be together with them! Please don't do anything like fighting….waaaah, my cute Ma-tan and my cute Sona-chan are going to be facing one another...I don't think that I can do anything like this...this is a cruel fate beyond anything that I could predict, it doesn't seem fair at all..."

Serafall looked crushed. She couldn't decide who she was supposed to be facing, no matter what. She loved them both and now, to see that she would have to watch her two favourite people fighting one another, she truly thought that they did this to her to make her feel bad about everything.

Without worrying about Serafall, Sirzechs continued.

"The date of the competition is August 20th in human world time. You may each divide up your time as you like until then. The details will be sent again later."

Makoto and Sona inhaled breaths, and looked at one another once more, this truly was going to be the deciding match of the century, it wouldn't go down any other way, this was a cruel fate for the pair but neither were going to back down.


"Done..."

The young woman in the cloak turned towards the side, to see a small girl having finished off what appeared to be a meal. The smaller girl in question wore what appeared to be a gothic lolita outfit and she had long black hair as well. Behind her long hair, pointy ears could be seen poking out, but you'd have to look very carefully to see them.

"Ophis-chan, are you done with your meal~?"

The girl sang out towards the newly named Ophis.

Ophis turned towards her with a near emotionless face.

"Yes. Now, take me to Makoto."

"Aaaah, not yet, Ophis-chan...yeah, don't need another shock to the system yet~ Now, why don't you eat your sundae?"

Ophis looked on as the girl produced a sundae, but she pushed it away.

"I, do not like your sundaes."

The girls face dropped at that moment.

"Seriously? But I thought you loved my sundaes~"

"It tastes, like Great Red, would taste if anyone would taste it, which they wouldn't, it would be terrible."

The young girl made teary eyes, and turned to the side.

"My sundaes don't taste like that at all...Tiamat-chan loves my sundaes..."

"Take me, to Makoto. To my-"

"Yes, Ophis-chan, I know, you wanna see him, right now is...well, I don't wanna overload his system with your existence, I don't know how he would take it...well, it is going to be fun to find out, isn't it?" Ophis tilted her head curiously, causing the young girl to wave her hand. "Don't worry about it Ophis-chan, it is all good. I'll take you eventually, don't worry. For now, eat your sundae~"

"I will not eat your sundae, it tastes bad, Chelia."

Chelia placed a hand to her face, and turned her head away.

"Then that's that, my sundaes aren't bad." As she said that, a young man in glasses walked by, and grinned towards Chelia and Ophis who just looked back. "Something going on, Georg-kun? Not being bad, are you?"

"No, we're not."

"Would you like one of my sundaes? And for your boss-sama as well?"

"N-Noooooooooooooo! Stay away with your demonic sundaes!"

Georg showed a fearful expression and took off running away.

Chelia showed a sad face.

"Why does no one like my sundaes? Or maybe everyone is lying to me lately... Tch, he's a junior anyway, I know magic's that could make his head spin and to make a minute seem like an eternity for someone, and even trap him in an alternative dimension with a world with nothing but shrimp. Mehehehehe, I guess that I would have to do something fun~" Her eyes went towards Ophis, and smiled. "Don't worry Ophis-chan, I'll protect you from anyone that would want to abuse your innocent nature." The girl thought to herself and then bent her head down towards Ophis. "So. Ophis-chan, wanna eat your sundae~?"

"Your sundaes aren't good."

Chelia sweatdropped with a cry.

"Now, Ophis-chan, what do you want to do? Besides enjoy my delicious sundaes~"

"See Makoto."

Ophis said with nearly no emotion.

Chelia chuckled awkwardly.

"Y-Yeah, that's how it is. Well, I'll happily show you a picture and such, how about it? We have to prepare Makoto for such a shock, he's, different than before, you know?"

"Yes, I know, I have, witnessed it, for myself, but, Makoto is Makoto. That is, all I care for. That, and living in the Dimensional Gap, with Makoto, and Chelia, and taking Great Red, out."

Chelia petted Ophis' head, and looked towards the areas around her, seeing many people walking around, and decided to make sure that Ophis would be okay, for Makoto's sake.


End chapter!

Wow, so yeah, here we go! We're getting into it! People who suspected this would happen, well done for guessing right! If not, then I'm sure this was shocking for you! Either way, this has been planned since volume 2 of this story with the defeat of Zephyrdor and the likes, and it also gives us some good drama and what not with Makoto, Sona and Serafall and it is going to be a big step for both Sona and Serafall's relationships with Makoto by the conclusion of the Rating Game, whatever happens. And yes, the chances of this happening in canon, pretty much non-existent, but for this story, it is happening for the reasons said in story.

And for the person who Rias is gonna be facing, is Seekvaira, but we'll be focusing on Makoto and Sona's battle though what happens during that game shall be discussed among the characters, and since Makoto is different to Rias, the game shall also be different with Sona, a battle of the minds, Sona's peerage might also be getting something's to shake things up as well earlier than they got in canon.

In other news, Kuroka has told Makoto who she is, and now knows what she is to Koneko as well! Seems like Makoto's gonna be busy to help them reconcile with one another. Koneko even became more bold with Makoto, getting into bath with him. Diodora's got his eyes on Asia, but was devastated to see her with Makoto, and how they were with one another. Ophis has been introduced, and seems that Chelia is her right hand woman sort of! And she knows Makoto as well! How deep does their relationship go? We'll find out in the future!

Well, with nothing else to say, thank you for reading, and until next time!

Issei; Rias, Yura, Aika, Bennia, Jeanne, Walburga, Xenovia, Le Fay, Mittelt, Reya, Mira, Katase, Murayama. (WIP)

Makoto; Serafall, Yumi, Millicas (fem), Irina, Gabriel, Asia, Koneko, Kuroka, Rossweisse, Gasper (fem), Kalawarner, Ravel, Kunou, Tiamat, Akeno, Vali (fem), Sona, Elmenhilde, Ophis, Katerea.