A/N:

Hello, I bet you're disappointed this isn't a proper update to the stories and instead a measly author's note that could've been saved onto the next chapter when I finish it, yes? I hate this sort of update as well, believe me, I would've preferred saving this discussion at another time. However, due to the accumulating complaints regarding Kazuya's powers, I feel like this would be beneficial.

Regarding the concerns of Kazuya being 'nerfed', I'm afraid that you have all misunderstood the situation with Kazuya's strength. Lucifer only stated that Kazuya wasn't able to withstand Lucifer's presence at his current state, which I should remind, he had been injured before his kidnapping and was struck by light spears which are HARMFUL to creatures of the underworld. And he hadn't used his own strength for a very long time.

I know how misleading Lucifer's statement was, but it is actually meant to be taken as quite literal.

I'll assure you that Kazuya won't be back to square one - it was never my intention to do so. However, absence results in deterioration and Kazuya has most certainly been absent for a very long time. Nothing is safe from time as you should all know.

Another concern with Kazuya gaining the power of Destruction, I am still debating whether or not if he should have that ability. On one hand, it'd be pretty cool if he had more destructive powers in his arsenal but on the other, it would contradict with the Gremory clan's existence and by extension, Rias herself.

To InfernoKnightmare: No, the COMPs are not widespread. At least, not yet. After all, there's a mystery of where did all the demons that Kazuya commanded go.

A final reminder to the readers: Laplace is not a case of characters crossing through dimensions and ending up in a world they do not belong. I am integrating both series into a single world, so not everything will follow according to each individual's law, as Mrcrazyman94 correctly noted. Kudos to you man.

Now that this has been said, please stop complaining about Kazuya's strength. Frankly, I'm actually annoyed that you lot mostly paid attention to Kazuya's power and ignored the suggestions behind his state. I didn't even make it that subtle.