Chapter 15 Underworld And Youth Generation meeting
It was summer. High school student life was also rushing into the summer holidays.
How is everyone spending their time right now? I, presently, am not able to move for some reason.
I was in bed, early in the morning! On either side of me were Rias and Asia! They were breathing peacefully while sleeping!
I know Rias is clingy but this is ridiculous! I already put barrier outside my room! How could they enter my room?!
I then felt something moving under the blanket was giving me a uniquely elastic and smooth texture! However, it was amazingly soft!?
Don't tell me...
"Ufufu. Good morning, Ise-kun."
A beautiful girl with long black hair Akeno came out from inside the blanket!? What the hell?!
I give her blank look that clearly said "Explain your action before i throw you out from my bed"
"Ara? Come on Ise-kun. Don't be like that. I also want to sleep with you" Akeno said as she move above until she reach my neck while i still give her my blank look
"I've arrived."
While letting her sweet voice leaked out, Akeno then embrace me with tight hug
"O-Oi!"
Chuu
I blush immediately when she kiss my neck! H-Hey! D-Damn i can't move now due to Rias and Asia on my side!
Akeno then made her skinny fingertips crawl over my body. I shivered a little due to contact
"Ise-kun's body is well build, as expected from the descendant of Maou. Ufufu, a man's skin feels better than I imagined. Or is it because it's Ise-kun's body? Hey, Ise-kun. Does my body feel good?"
She blew into the ear of the immobile me and speak in sultry tone. She was completely enjoying my current situation now..
Damn sadist
"I would be lying if i said i'm not enjoying this but-"
"Ufufu, I'm happy. You can enjoy this body even more if you want to, you know? I also want to know more about Ise-kun's body. Though I say that, since there is a scary onee-san sleeping next to us, there may be a limit to it. But whether or not we get caught, this critical moment is also fun."
Akeno raised her body just a little and hung over me. Akeno looked down on me. Her black hair fell on top of me.
Then, Akeno face steadily approached mine…If you want to kiss me just do it already!
"Though it would be nice if time could just stop like this…Something romantic like that would be nice, but as expected-"
The instant my and Akeno lips were on top on each other, I heard "that" voice.
"Akeno. What are you doing? When did you get into this room?"
Great... Just great...
…I turned just my eyes to the side. A crimson-haired onee-sama was glaring at me and Akeno with extremely displeased half-closed eyes. Okay i must say woman who jealous is kind of scary
Akeno turned towards her so that she could show Rias our position
"This is skinship. I thought I would have a nice morning with my adorable Ise-kun, so I came in. After all, being in bed alone is lonely."
Rias eyebrows rose up at that single word used by Akeno-san! Uwaaaaah, she's snapped! Mayday! Mayday! helppp!
""My"? Since when did you become Ise's master?"
Rias spoke as her whole body trembled. Her mouth twitched. I clearly can see where this going
"Even if I'm not his master, I'm his sempai. It's a sempai's duty to be affectionate with their kouhai, right?"
Buchou slowly brought her face close to Akeno-san.
Once her face was closer, Rias spoke in a voice filled with anger.
"Sempai…I see, so that's your reasoning. This room is close to being a sanctuary for me. My only absolute healing place. Asia aside, I can't have others into rude here! This is my and Ise's room."
When did my room become Buchou's room!? Akeno smiled a little at Buchou's words.
"Ara-ara. The ojou-sama has a strong desire to monopolise, doesn't she? Are you perhaps afraid of having it stolen by me?"
"…Looks like I need to discuss this with you once more."
Rias body was enveloped in crimson aura! Uwaaaah! Is she preparing for battle!? This is only sleeping problem damnit!
"Ara, you're releasing quite an aggressive aura for a discussion, aren't you?"
Smiling, Akeno also began to envelop herself in a pale-gold aura! Wha-! Her too!?
"It's a discussion. To the bitter end."
Buchou and Akeno-san glared at each other while releasing crackling sparks all over the place…Uwaaah, so a battle between women was starting right away in the morning then!? Is the cause me who was like a pet to them!?
I felt happy, but more than that, I was scared! If these two usually gentle people glare at each other with demon-like expressions, I'll curl up!
"…Unyuu, is it morning already…? Fuaaaaa…"
And then Asia rose up while rubbing her sleepy eyes!
"Asia, you can go back to sleep…"
I gently stroked Asia's head. Aah, Asia. My healing space!
"Ah, Ise-shan…Then I'll accept your offer and sleep while being hugged by Ise-shan…"
The half-awake Asia tried to go back to sleep while embracing me! Uu, she was extremely adorable, but this wasn't the time for this!
Bofu! Bofu! Bofun!
When I looked in the direction of the sounds, a pillow fight between Rias and Akeno had started now! Onee-samas, what are you two doing so early in the morning!?
"To begin with, I hate how Akeno tries to immediately touch my important thing!"
Her thing?! Rias threw the pillow with force, and made it hit Akeno right in the face! Even after the pillow that hit her fell down, Akeno still had a smiling face—that's what I thought, but her eyes were opened widely!?
"Ara, it should be fine if it is just for a bit! You really are stingy, Rias!"
She picked up the fallen pillow and nailed Rias in the face with it! A direct hit!
Player Rias quickly brushed the pillow away from her face! Her eyes were a bit watery! Ah she will launch counter attack!
"This house was just renovated, so I won't let you do as you please, Akeno!"
Finally, she threw away all of her appearance and words which had brimmed with elegance, and threw the pillow again with the voice and face of a girl her age! Ah unfortunately player Akeno dodged the pillow and then threw my own pillow at Rias
"Sirzechs-sama said that we should live together and get along with each other!"
"This is my and Ise's house! Both you and onii-sama are in the way of Ise and me! I can't stand it anymore!"
Ah! Rias dodged and threw it back again!
"You intend to ignore Sirzechs-sama's wishes!? So you value Ise-kun more than Maou-sama then! Lend me Ise-kun for a bit as well!"
"No! Absolutely not!"
The two onee-samas in school were having a quarrel appropriate for girls their age... I don't know either i should pull out pop corn or interfere now
Oh well since it was show, better enjoying it rather than let it waste
Later
Well after few minute of bickering i step in. Since this house is normal and there's no barrier i have to separated them when they almost use their power to blown away each other
Anyway currently i was on 1st basement floor with the entire Gremory group
"So.. We going to underworld then?" I asked
"Yes. I'm returning home now that the summer holidays have started. I do this every year. Since you're all servant devils in my family, it's only natural for you to accompany your master. You're coming to my home together with me. Now that I think of it, this is also the first time for Asia and Xenovia, right?" Rias said and Asia nodded at her word
"Y-Yes! I'm nervous about going to hell while alive! I-I thought I'd like to go there with the intention of dying!"
I give Asia blank look at her words. Seriously? What kind of nun that think to go to hell when they dying?
"Yes. I've been interested in the underworld—in hell for a long time. However, for the sake of going to heaven, I had to serve the Lord…But now that I'm a Devil, there shouldn't be any possibility of me going to heaven…I feel irony in setting foot in the same world as those who have been sent to hell as divine punishment. Hell, huh. It suits a former believer who became a Devil." Xenovia said as she seems become depressed
"We will spend the remainder of the summer holidays there until after the 20th of August. It seems like we'll be returning here at the end of the month. The plan is to train and attend various kinds of events at the underworld." Rias said as she began to explain to us the schedule
Hmmm if i can actually i didn't want to go. I already spent hundred years in there and maaaan.. I'm bored with that. Why we can't just go to another place? Like other nation. I let out deep sigh while rub my temple
"Eh? What's wrong Ise? You has plan for this summer?" Rias asked me
"Nah. I'm just bored in Underworld. I already life on there on my previous life but.. Oh well i think going there won't be too bad. Who know there going something interesting in there" I shrugged "And i also need to training"
This make everyone blinked and seeing me with disbelief expression
"You? Training?" Rias asked clearly disbelief
"Yes. What? Is it that strange to see me training?" I asked them
"Well.. Seeing we never see you loss in battle of course it make us wonder why you need training anyomre" Kiba remarked and i sighed
"That doesn't mean i'm invincible. Maybe i'm stronger Satan-class devil or God. But i still can't beat Ophis. Our enemy are filled with unknown force. We don't know their strength but people like Rizevim is one of them.. Beside i need to control my power better. I almost kill someone because i can't holding back" I explained. I about to explain more but i stopped when i sense Azazel presence that about to come. Azazel doesn't need to know about me yet
"Is that so... Then i will help you with the training!" Rias exclaimed happily. I about to retort when
"Ara-ara. In that case, I'll spend time with Ise in the bedroom. While doing ecchi things that Buchou can't seem to do." Akeno said sultry and trail her finger to her chest
Oh great.. I can see where this is going already
"I forbid it."
"I refuse."
Rias and Akeno-san locked eyes on each other as sparks flew!. I sighed and rub my temple
"Psst! Kiba. Toss me pop corn" I whispered to Kiba on my side
"I-I don't think it was good idea Ise-kun" Kiba said sheepishly
"I'm also going to the Underworld." Azazel who now sit in corner chair said make everyone turn to him with surprise expression except me
"W-Where did you come in from?" Rias asked that to Azazel while blinking in surprise.
"Hmm? Isn't it normally from the front door?" Azazel answered calmly.
"…I didn't even feel your presence." Kiba voiced his feelings honestly. As i thought he need more training in sense person
"That's just due to your lack of training. I just came in normally. The only one who seems notice me is Ise as expected from Beelzebub apprentice" Azazel look into me with smirk before continue "More importantly, you're returning to the underworld, right? Then, I'll go too. I'm your [teacher], after all."
Yes, he had taken up the role of our [teacher]. Since he has an abundance of knowledge on Sacred Gears, it seems he'll be teaching us our battle styles from now on
Though i prefer he need to train Gasper and Kiba rather than me. I didn't need any help on my training but maybe he knew something that i don't
Azazel took out a notepad from his pocket and read out loud as he opened it.
"The schedule for the Underworld is…first, a visit to Rias's parents, and the introduction of the servant Devils to the current head of the family. After that, there's the annual meeting of new young Devils. And then there's your training over there. I'm mainly going along with you for your training. While you're all at the Gremory house, I'll be meeting with Sirzechs. Geez, so troublesome."
Azazel finished with sigh. Well can't be helped he was the leader of Fallen Angel so it just reasonable for him but he being too lazy i guess
Once in a while, Fallen Angels whose names I didn't know would come to meet with him. They would say things like "Please decide on a secretary!", "Look after your personal appearance while in the human world!", or "You absolutely need to have personal bodyguards!" when they visited. They all seemed tremendously worried about Azazel being in this town. I heard there were some top officials among the Fallen Angels who visited as well.
He would always send all those members back with the words, "It's fine, so go back. That's an order." I think that we're lucky to have that kind of Fallen Angel teaching us how to get stronger... Or he just too lazy in office...
Yeah it must be it... Damn you lazy Fallen Angel
"Then, Azazel-sensei, you'll be accompanying us, right? Shall we make the travel reservations for you?" Rias offered and Azazel nodded at Rias question.
"Yes, please do. It's my first time entering the Underworld through the Devils' route. I'm looking forward to it. Since, I usually use the route of the Fallen Angels' side."
Hmmm... Actually it has many way to go to Underworld via Devils' route but the common is using train that belong to one of 72 family to go directly to Underworld
The day we set off is come. Mann never think i would go via Train. Usually i just go and come via magic circle
We then go to station and go to some elevator. A secret passage? Hoo interesting
"Then, please come in first, Ise, Asia and Xenovia. We'll be going down from here." Rias told us
"Hai"
Me, Asia and Xenovia enter the elevator, our luggage already i store to dimensional pocket and will be take out when we arrive
When we enter. The floor display only had floors "1" and "2", Rias then took out what seemed to be a card from her skirt pocket and turned it towards an electronic panel.
Pi.
Some kind of electronic sound…It had reacted to the card, and then.
Gakun.
We was seized by a sensation of going down. I see Asia seems surprised, i just whistle in impressive manner and Xenovia just tilted her head as a small reaction. Rias and Akeno saw the shocked state of Asia, and giggled a little at her
"Beneath this station, there is a secret level."
"Well.. As expected from town that ruled by Gremory. You peoaple really have great reputation"
"Come from you it really make me happy Ise. After all it not eveeryday you able to impress Maou-sama" Rias smirked to me and i chuckled
"True true. But your face more impressed than this thing" I winked to her make her blushing
[Way to go casanova!]
'Shut up Ddraig'
We kept descending for another minute. At last, the elevator stopped.
After the doors opened, Rias urged us forward with a "Go ahead", and what confronted my sight as I went out first wasa vast artificial space.. No it more like some kind of huge cave
Rather, it seemed to have the structure of a station platform. Though there were a few differences from the design and structure of those in the human world…
After we waited a little, we were also joined by Kiba and the others from the elevator.
"Now that all of us are here, we'll walk to platform three."
With Rias and Akeno in the lead, we began to walk.
There was no one else here besides us. The wall lamps that illuminated this place gave off a magic-like mysterious glow.
Before I realized it, Akeno came to my side and suddenly grasped my hand. I blinked for moment before chuckle inwardly. Even she act like bold woman but she was never has experience before. I grasped her hand back like I always did with Asia.
"..."
Akeno blush immediately when i did that. I must say it pretty cute. Its rare to see this side of her since she always forward and act like hentai girl. But well what can i say? Every women has their soft spot
"…"
"…*sob*"
I sweatdropped when i feel some eyes try to make hole on my back head, Rias and Asia's gazes were sharp…Asia even had teary eyes. Sorry, Asia.
Not long after that a train come from the tracks and there were many Gremory patterns on it
"It's a train owned by the Gremory family." Rias said without hesitating
Riiiiiiiiiiiing.
The departure whistle sounded, and the train began to move.
We had gone to sit down in the centre of the train. Buchou was in the first train car ahead of us, and it appeared that the rest of our group had to sit in the central train car behind it.
Asia and I sat together on the seats facing away from the train's motion, and Akeno and Xenovia took the seats facing us.
Koneko, Gasper and Kiba took the seats next to us. And there was Azazel sitting at the end of the car, but he had already entered sleep mode.
Lazy Crow
The train started running for several minutes. The train advanced down the dark tunnel. If i recall entering Underworld via train it will take hour but just in case hmm
"How long till we get there?" I asked Akeno.
"We'll arrive in about an hour. Since it seems that this train passes through the dimensional barrier using official means before it eventually arrives at the Underworld."
"Is that so... Hmmm... Why don't we just use magic circle?"
"Usually that's fine, but if Ise-kun and the other new household devils don't enter at least once by the official route, you'll be punished for illegally entering. That's why Ise-kun and the others have to properly finish the official entry procedure."
Ah right i forget about that. Since i always use magic circle to go and come i forgot that one
"But still.. You may be punished for sexual contact with your master."
I give her blank look when she say that. If i recall i was the one who always being violated by both of you
However Akeno seems oblivious to my stare.. Or she knew it but choose to ignore it and give me pervert gaze
"There's no problem with skinship between servants. Like this-"
She take my hand and. ?!
"Oey! Oey! What are you doing?!" I yelled indignantly with sweatdropped and pull back my hand when she about to drag it to her skirt
"Ara? I don't know what you talking about" She said in sing song tone make my eyes twitched. Suddenly my hand being tug by Asia who on my side and she has teary eyes
"Akeno-san's influence is too strong, Ise-san will become a pervert…" Asia pouted
"Ara-ara. Asia-chan, isn't it healthy for young men to be a bit perverted?" Akeno reply with smiling face
I sighed and rub my temple with my free hand. Hyoudou if you seeing this i bet you must be on cloud nine now
I then look around to see how everyone doing. I see Koneko who seems dazed and look into the window. Eh? What's wrong? Does she has some problem?
What is it if yes? If i recall she was Nekoshou right? Ah! If that true then she should be able to use Senjutsu! Maybe i can ask her to help Shizune... Eh wait a minute.. I never see she using it in battle until now.. Hmm. I will ask her later
"Look who's talking, Asia. Generally, skinship between master and servant is quite natural."
Oh great. That voice..
I turn to see Rias who has red aura around her and she seems pissed. Oh great where my pop corn?!
Akeno seeing this smirked before she sudddenly sit on my lap! Oey! Oey! Fight her alone! Don't bring me too! I was audience! I'm innocent!
Akeno hug me tightly and press my face against her breast
"Stealing from the master gets me fired up."
Akeno-san smiled at Buchou with a defiant gaze! S-Scary! Erotic, but scary!
"A-Akeno, that's en-"
"Princess Rias. Communication with your servants is fine, but isn't an example of procedure also good?"
Rias angry voice was interrupted, and a third person had unexpectedly appeared. It was an elderly man. He had the appearance of a train conductor. Wow, his white beard was dandy.
"I-I'm sorry…"
"Ho-ho-ho. For the little princess to be concerned with the topic of men and women. I've lived a long life."
Rias face turned a deep red at the man's happy laugh. Taking off his hat again, he bowed his head to us.
"Nice to meet you, all of the princess' new servant devils. I am Reynaldo, the conductor of the Gremory private train. Pleased to make your acquaintance."
We also stood up and bowed at his polite greeting.
"I am Rias Gremory Pawn, Hyoudou Issei. Pleased to meet you Reynaldo-san"
"I'm Asia Argento! Her Bishop! Please treat me well!"
"I'm Xenovia. Knight. Please treat me well from now on."
All us new devils greeted him. After the greeting the Reynaldo took out a unique machine for some reason, if i recall it was scanner to make sure our identity
"That scanner for our identity right?"
"Ah yes. I'm surprised you know. This is a machine from the Devil world that checks and compares you. The fact that this train is formally entering the Underworld is important and therefore all modes of transport require inspection. It would be a serious matter in the case that there is some fabrication. In the current time, it would be quite serious if someone occupied the train."
"Your records give your piece designations, and when transmitted it is registered as data in the Underworld. That's why they check it with this machine. There's no problem. Since everyone here is who they say they are."
"Princess, with this both the checking and the formalities for the entry of the new faces here are finished. Now you can all rest and relax until we arrive at the scheduled station. There are also beds to sleep in and places where you can have a meal, so please use them until we reach our destination." Reynaldo said as he smiled pleasantly.
"Thank you, Reynaldo. Is Azazel next?"
Rias turned to Azazel to find him asleep.
"...What nerve that guy has, sleeping in the train of a race that were his enemies till just the other day."
She had a face of amazement, but there was a smile.
"Ho-ho-ho. The Governor of the Fallen Angels really is peaceful." Reynaldo also laughed pleasantly. I grinned little before stand up and pull out spidol
"Ise?" Rias called but i turn to her and give her "ssttt!" Expression
I smriked and approach him then using Force to make his sleep more pleasant so he won't notice when i use his face as drawing board
I add moustache, beard, cat whisker, a skull on his foreheads, and diagonal line to his left eye
After i done i turn and let everyone seeing it and they have to muffle laugh, even Koneko who seems ignoring us also smiling. I take out camera and take picture of his face while muffle my own laugh before
One hour later
[We will soon be arriving at the Gremory main residence. We will soon be arriving at the Gremory main residence. Everyone, thank you for riding this train.]
Finally! 10 minute ago Asia and Xenovia just got their own teritorry from Rias while i only said i will take it later since i already have my own place but if i need extra i will tell her
The train's speed gradually slowed down and eventually stopped.
Gakun.
After it had quietly stopped, we exited from the open door with Rias in the lead. Everyone stepped out except Azazel who still doesn't realize i draw his face. We try our best currently to keep neutral though i can tell Gasper seems failed keep it and hide behind Akeno
"You go to meet with Sirzechs right?" I asked in monotone
"Yeah, I plan to keep going through Gremory territory like this and go to the Maou's territory. I have a meeting with Sirzechs and the others there. A so-called "invitation". Since it faces the main residence of the Gremory's, I'll come after I go see them and finish my greetings." Azazel said while waved his hand indicating he seems lazy to do this
"Say hi to my brother for me Azazel" Rias said and i can tell she also hold her laugh
Azazel nodded and waved to us as he left. Once we came down to the station's home with other club members
""""Welcome home, Rias-ojou-sama!""""
Fireworks were set off, soldiers aimed their guns at the sky and fired, and people that looked as if they were from an orchestra band began to play simultaneously. There was also a soldier who rode on top of a mysterious creature flew in the sky above, and waved a flag.
"Heh. Not bad" I commented. Asia just huddled with me since she seems surprised while Xenovia just blinked her eyes repeatedly
CHOP!
"Aiiee!" Xenovia hold her head and look into me with confused eyes
"Relax. Its not something unusual in here. But since you and Asia seems not familiar with this.. Perhaps i should take you two to japan festival someday. How about it?" I asked
"Japan festival? Like the one that everyone wear kimono, fireworks and many other?" Xenovia asked seems interested
"Really?" Asia also asked
"Yes. I will take you two after we leave from Underworld. You seems interested on East culture Xenovia. I will take you to few place later" I smiled to them and Xenovia nodded furiously
"Yes! Thank you Ise!" She said enthusiastically and i nodded back
"Hiii.. So many people..." Gasper whined as he hide behind me
"Now now Gasper don't be like that. Adam and the other also scared first time but they try to be brave. Come on you are their big brother" I encouraged and he nodded
"H-Hai! I will try my best Nii-san!" Gasper said as he suddenly put the mask that i give to him oookaay at least he has courage...
I then noticed lots of butlers and maids among the people. When Rias approached them, they simultaneously bowed their heads and greet her
""""Welcome back, Rias-ojou-sama""""
"Thank you, everyone. I'm home. I've returned."
Rias also responded with a smile covering her whole face. Seeing that, the butlers and maids also smiled back. The maids and butlers seems happy Rias back. Well as expected from Gremory house who treat their servants with respect and love. I turn and see Grayfia approaching us
"Welcome back, ojou-sama. You arrived early. Above all, it's good that you were safe while traveling. Now then, all family members, please board the carriage. We'll be going to the main residence with this."
We were led by Grayfia to a gorgeous-looking carriage! There also strange horse that carry it. If i recall it was Underworld traditional Horse. It rare species back then in my place but i don't know in here
"Now then, I will go with the servants. Since Asia seems anxious, as this is her first time."
"Understood. I've prepared a few vehicles, so please board whichever pleases you."
Me, Rias, Asia, Akeno, Xenovia, and Grayfia boarded the first carriage in front of us. The others rode on the other carriages. We looked around as we went by. Paved roads, beautifully pruned trees, and a castle
"That's the main residences of one of my homes." said Rias with a pleasant smile. The whole place has beautiful flowers blooming, water coming out from a magnificently modeled fountain, and birds of various colors flying about. I guess this is the garden.
"We have arrived." said Rias as the carriage door opened. A butler made a slight bow. Rias was the first to disembark and the rest followed from behind us. The other carriages arrived with everyone else. The maids and butlers stood in line on both sides of us and made a path. Even giving us the red carpet treatment and the castle gate was making a loud noise as it opened
I only look with normal expression, thing like this isn't surprise me since mine is more epic after all. I am the ruler of Underworld
"IIIIIIIISSSSSSEEEEEEEIIIIII!"
Everyone blinked including me. Is that Azazel voice? Everyone from club chuckle for moment before turn into full laugh!
"Come on, let's go" Rias said as she stop laughed and walk though she still giggling. It was when Rias started walking on the carpet. A small silhouette broke out from the line of maids and ran towards Rias
"Rias-nee-sama! Welcome back!"
A cute-looking young boy with red hair embraced Rias. Hey! It was Fate! Grayfia and Sirzechs child! He also exist in here!
"Millicas! I'm back. You've gotten big, haven't you?' Rias said as she hug her back. I blinked once. Millicas? Not Fate? Ah different name i see. This is going to be hard. I already accustomed calling him Fate
"Ah. Sirzechs-san child right?" I said to Rias
"This child is Millicas Gremory. The son of my brother Sirzechs Lucifer-sama. He's my nephew." Rias introduce him to us
"Come on, Millicas. Greet them. This boy is a new member of my group."
"Yes. I am Millicas Gremory, nice to meet you."
"Ah right is nice to meet you too Fa- Millicas. I'm Hyoudou Issei" I smiled to him
"Because only the person himself who succeeded the title of Maou can retain the name, this child is a Gremory even though he's my brother's son. He's also next in line for family head after me." Rias explained with smile
"Come on, let's go into the residence.", she said as she held Millicas' hand and headed towards the gate. We all followed her in with Gasper stuck to my back. We passed the huge gate and went inside. The inner gates opened one by one. We arrived at the entry hall. There were stairs going to the second floor and a huge chandelier on the ceiling
Ojou-sama, I'd like to show everyone to their rooms at once." said Grayfia as the maids gathered.
"You're right, I have to go greet mother and father after coming home as well." said Rias.
"The master is out at present. He's expected to return by this evening. He said that he would meet together with you while dining with everyone together at supper."
"I see., I understand, Grayfia. Then, I suppose we'll let everyone rest in their respective rooms for now. Has the baggage been carried in already?"
"Yes. There should be no problem with using your room right now."
I guess we can rest now. It's a bit exhausting seeing place this big all at once. The house back in Japan is nothing compared to this. I noticed that Asia felt unsteady.
"Ara, Rias. So you've returned."
I then heard a woman. She was on the stairs wearing an elegant dress. I remember her from the engagement party. She looks like Rias, but with brown hair. This woman... Venelana Gremory..
My expression turn into grim... I remember when she and her husband fight against me when i work as Satan Faction soldier before become spy
Her power over Power of Destruction is dangerous. She even fight toe on toe with 3 Ultimate Devil class... Before i crippled her... I still remember... I the one make her can't fight in war anymore since i give her poison that neutralize all her demonic energy... Though she still can give birth strong devil but she can't use her power anymore... In other word she same as human
"Ise?"
I blinked once and turn to Rias and her mother who stare into me
"Ah? I'm sorry. I remember something... Unpleasant..." I said and bowed in apologize
"Is okay.. My name Venelana Gremory. Nice to meet you Hyoudou Issei. You the one who beat Raiser on game before right? You must be pretty strong then. I also hear you beat Hakuryuukou on your first encounter with him" She said to me and i nodded
"Yes. Thank you for your praise Lady Gremory. Its an honor to receive praise from my master mother" I said politely and bow to her make her blinked
"Ara? You very good mannered man and polite too. Fufufu just call me Venelana if you wish" She said
"I reject. I can't call my master mother with such word." I scowle a bit and she giggling
"Ah. You really polite one aren't you? Well then call me what you like" She smiled
I notice Rias give me strange look well. I never this polite before you can say i act like this because i felt guilty to her other self.. I mouthed to Rias "later" and she nodded
Dinner
"*Clears throat*. Members of Rias' group and special guests, please think of this place as your home. Having just come to the Underworld, you're in an environment you don't understand. If there's something you want, please say so to the housemaids without reserve. They'll prepare it right away." said Lord Gremory cheerfully to us and we nodded then he turn to me
"By the way, Hyoudou Issei-kun."
"Please just Ise Gremory-sama. You not need to address me with such regard" I replied with polite make he blinked before he smiled
"Nonsense. But i will call you Ise-kun if you wish. Have your parents been well?" He asked me
"The two of them are fine! Gremory-sama. When i told them that i was going to… Rias-sama's hometown; they just expected a souvenir from me.. I apologize for their behavior Gremory-sama, for them to saying such thing while you already renovate our house. Sometime they can bit selfish"
"Hmm. A souvenir, huh. I see."
Rias father rang a hand bell beside him. A butler-like person then immediately approached.
"What is your order, master?"
"Yes. Prepare a castle for Hyoudou Issei-kun's parents."
"Yes. Shall it be Western-style? Or Japanese-style?" The butler responded normally
"What a worrisome choice."
"Gremory-sama you has done so much for our family. Not need to do that. We already satisfied with what we have" I said in humble tone. I don't need castle anymore! I have hundred or thousand in my real place!
"Dear, since the land in Japan is too small, it's impossible for a commoner to have a castle."
That was the voice of Ria mother. Thank you very much for your help!
"What? Certainly, Japan is small. Hmm, if a castle is no good, I wonder what else would be a good present…"
"Father, worrying about it that much will just trouble them. Ise's parents don't possess strong worldly desires anyway." Rias said to her father and he seems satisfied and nodded before turn to me again
"Ise-kun"
"Yes, Gremory-sama?" I asked
"You may call me "father-in-law" from today on."
My eyes widened in surprise for moment but i keep it back to neutral face. I already expect something like this will happen
"Gremory-sama. That was too much honor. I merely Pawn for Rias-sama. I'm only her bodyguard. I don't mean to reject Rias-sama, she was beauty, smart and kind. She has everything that man after however i merely commoner and such honor is not belong to me" I replied and i can tell Rias blushing at my word
"Ah. Don't be like that. You are proven to be more than enough for Rias" He smiled to me
"Dear, you're being too fast. There's such a thing as order first." Venelana interjected scolded her husband.
"Y-Yeah. However, it's even crimson and red. Doesn't it make you happy?"
"Dear, I said that it's still too early to celebrate."
"That's true. It seems I just tend to be too hasty."
Rias father let out a deep breath. It seemed that he was completely dominated by his wife. This is the part where usually i said "whipped" but now is not the time
"Issei-san. Is it okay if i call you that?" Venelana asked me
"You may call me whatever you want Lady Gremory" I said in polite and she nodded
"Will you be staying here for a while?" She asked and i nodded
"I'm Rias-sama servant. I go wherever she go" I answered
"I see. That's perfect. I can tell that you already have good manner as gentleman.. But i wish to see how good mannered you. Are you have problem with that?" She asked with smile.
"Father! Mother! I've been listening quietly until now, but what kind of thing are you trying to advance while leaving me out of it!?" said Rias as her mother narrowed her eyes but before she can reply i beat her
"Rias-sama i don't have any problem with that. You don't need to care about me" I interjected since this can't be good if i let them continue
"But Ise you said you also has training y-"
"Rias-sama i assure you i will be fine. My training can wait. Your parents more important than me. I appreciate you worry about me but i really fine" I said in convincing and warm tone. Rias look into me with worry voice before she nodded and i turn to Venelana
"I will accept it Lady Gremory" I said with humble tone
"Ah. Is that so. Perfect then" She smiled before it turn into smirk "I looking forward to teach my soon son-in-law manner"
I blinked once but didn't reply. I cast glance to Rias and our gaze meet. She turned away with blush and i sigh inwardly. Damn politics
Next day
"So.. You killed one of my mother friend in your previous life before your soul get sealed?" Rias asked me
"Yes" I sighed. That's the only best lie i could say. What i should say? "I cripple your mother in my world". Yeah.. Great words nobleman!
"Yes. It was war that time... I accidentally shoot her. My real target is the enemy before her but my enemy dodge and it hit her..." I said in low tone and Rias scowled
"Don't be like that Ise.. It was accident.. You didn't mean it"
"Yes but still i the one who did it.. My reckless mistake make your mother friend pay with her life! It could be your mother!" I argued before she caught me in hug surprising me
"But you didn't right? Then its okay... As i said before... Your life now is different from before... You can life with free.." She said softly. I slowly hug her back
"I-I-I... Thank you Rias..." I said softly and she hug me more tight
"Your welcome silly"
We then caught in comfortable silence.. I must admit.. Rias is quite charming
Later
We were on our way to the Maou Territory for Young Generation meeting. I wore simple black t-shirt with crimson haori and on it back there are black dragon symbol(Yondaime coat except it red with black flame and has dragon symbol on it back). I also wore black-blue pants, fingerless gloves and white sneakers
After three hours of being on the train, we could see a large urban city. The houses and the station were modern. There were even vending machines. A bit different in design, but everything looks cutting-edge.
"This is the city of Lucifer within the Maou' Territory. It's the old capital of the Underworld where the previous Lucifer-sama lived.", said Kiba as i look around
Menn in my world when Vali rule this place it look more better. Speaking of Vali i hope the beating i give to him manage to knock some sense on him
"We're going to change over to the subway from here. Since there'll be an uproar if we go from the surface." Kiba said and i sighed. I know what he means
"Kyaaaah! Princess Rias-sama!"
"Oh great. Here we go."
Great, the fans are here. This will be a headache.
"Buchou is the Maou's younger sister. What's more, she's also beautiful, so she's a yearned-after target among low and middle-class devils, you know?" said Akeno.
"I know. It's just the screaming that's giving me a headache. I think my eardrums are going to burst.
"Hiii...So many devils..."
And Gasper's in panic mode again... This child really has issue
"How troublesome. Let's switch over to the underground train quickly, before it becomes an uproar. Has the private train been prepared?", asked Rias as she spoke to the bodyguard.
"Yes. Please follow me." He said as we followed him to the underground subway.
"Rias-samaaaaaa!"
Geez, my ears. I can see Rias waving back at them with a strained smile. So much for being inconspicuous.
We then transferred from the subway and jolted around for another five minutes. We then arrived at a platform of the biggest building in the city. I guess this is the meeting place. We then boarded a spacious elevator.
"Everyone, I'll say it one more time. No matter what happens, stay in a calm state of mind. No matter what is said, don't start a fight. ...The people above us are our future rivals. We mustn't show an unsightly form." said Rias. I felt that she was a bit tense. She sounds like she's the one who would want to start a fight.
As we step outside, we found ourselves in a wide hall. An employee was there and bowed to Rias.
"Welcome, Gremory-sama. Please come this way.", said the employee as we followed him. As we then went down the hall, there were several people in a corner.
"Sairaorg!", said Rias.
It was a guy who was really well-built. He's a rough yet good-looking guy with short black hair and purple eyes. Looks like a martial artist.
N-No way! T-That face!
"I will see you again in afterlife... Hopefully you will realise what have you done... My friend"
Sairaorg Jagan.. Head of Jagan Family...
What the hell?! I know i shouldn't surprised since it was different world but... Ughh...
[Partner snap out of it! He about to call you!]
"I'm Sairaorg Bael, the next head of the Bael family." He introduce himself to me. I blinked once, twice before regain my composure
'Thanks Ddraig' I said
[No problem]
"Ah sorry for that Sairaorg-san. I'm Hyoudou Issei" I bowed a little to him and extend my hand. So he was born as Bael in here eh?
"Oh. You are the Sekiryuutei. I'd heard about you. You defeat the Hakuryuukou on your first encounter. You seems pretty strong" He grinned and shook my hand. I can tell he was strong.. He maybe on par with Vali now...
"So, what are you doing in a passage like this?"
"Ah, we came out here because it's so idiotic in there."
"...Idiotic? Have the other members also arrived then?"
"Agares and Astaroth have already arrived. Zephyrdol came last. Immediately after her arrived, Zephyrdol and Agares started arguing."
"Arguing? About what?" I asked.
"Well..."
I then heard an explosion go off. The whole building shook. It came from the room nearby. Rias went to the door where the noise came from.
"Geez, this is why I advised not meeting before the meeting.", said Sairaorg as he sighed, following Rias to the door with his group. Beyond the big door was a banquet hall that was smashed. The chairs, tables, and decorations were destroyed. There were two groups of devils who glared at each other in the room.
On one side were a group of evil-looking goblin-like devils. The other side seemed to be relatively ordinary. But both sides gave of a hostile aura. There was one section of the hall that had a table still intact with elegant-looking servant devils. In the center of them, was a person drinking tea.
Hey! I know this girl! She was Seegvaira Agares. She was the one i date before!
"Zephyrdol, can you not help starting a fight at a place like this? Do you want to die? Do you really want to die? Even if I kill you, I won't be blamed by the people on top." said Seegvaira with sharp gaze and i can tell she was pissed
"Hah! I'll say it again, bitch! I said that I'd teach you in one shot in a private room with great trouble! The Agares' onee-san really doesn't like being without her guard, now does she? Heh, is that why you're still a virgin who hasn't let a man come near her till now!? Geez, all the women of families of the Maous stink of virgins and are unbearable! That's why I said that I'd do a formal opening ceremony for you!" said the male devil. He looks like a violent delinquent. Vulgar-mouthed, a black magic-like tattoo on his face, spiky green hair that looked like he was electrocuted. He seemed good-looking, but those features really are disturbing
"This place is a waiting hall where we remain on standby until the time comes. To explain it better, the young people gather here and give each other small greetings. However, this is what happens when the young people greet each other. By gathering many hot-blooded people together, problems like this also come out. The old devils of the old families and high-class devils can't help assuming that this is a good thing. I don't want to have anything to do with such a useless thing, but it can't be helped.", said Sairaorg as he cracked his knuckles. I sighed and turn to Rias
"Rias? May i?" I asked and Rias blinked
"Eh? S-Sure if you want. Just don't punish them too hard" She replied
"Nah. At least no one going to die" I said as i stepforward. I walk up to center of Zephyrdol and Seegvaira with my calm face
"Now, now you two why don't you two calm down? Today is important meeting what your elder will say if you did something like this?" I asked with emotionless face and tone make both of them turn to me
"And you are?" Zephyrdol asked smugly
"I'm Hyoudou Issei, Rias Gremory Pawn" I answered calmly
"And what pathetic low-class devil like you will do? Sit on me?" Zephyrdol laughed while i keep my gaze calm
"Please take your seat and sit down s-"
BUGH!
Zephyrdol punch me on face but i didn't even flinch. I didn't move and keep my face emotionless
"Uh-oh.." Kiba murmured
"That guy was in trouble" Xenovia added
I immediately choke Zephyrdol with my hand make him gasped suddenly
"Listen to me you pathetic excuse of devil. You insulted not just the Agares girl over there, but also my master and Sitri-sama as well" I said in cold tone and start to rise his to sky while keep choking him. He struggle to free as he start to kick and punch me but it didn't affect me
"W-What the!"
"Release him you bastard!"
Zephyrdol peerage charge to with sword but i turn to them and merely dilated my eyes sending Force to them and knock them to the wall. Almost all of them unconscious before i turn to Zephyrdol who start to turn blue
"Your life now is in my hand scum. If i snap one of my finger now your neck also going to snapped. Think this as warning.. Scum" I said as i rise him and smash him to the ground creating a spider crack on floor and knock his out before i turn to his remaining peerage that still conscious who shaking
"All of them will be awake in few minute. If i heard your master insult one woman again. I make sure he won't be able to make children anymore" I said in emotionless tone before turn to Seegvaira with my emotionless face make them tensed
"Will you all take your seat?" I asked in monotone
"Y-Yes! We will!" Seegvaira said immediately as she and her entire peerage back to their seat. I nodded still in my tool mode and go back to Rias and Sairaorg
"Wow. You are pretty strong. Even without your Dragon power" Sairaorg grinned to me and i merely nodded
"Thank you Sairaorg-san" I smile a bit
"Ise you didn't need to knock them that hard" Rias scowled a bit though she has blush on her face
"Yeah, yeah. Sorry for that" I said
"Hey! What's going on here?"
I turn when hear familiar voice. It was Saji
"Ah, Ise!" Saji greet me
"Eh? Yo! Saji!" I greet back
Looks like Sona group is here. Well it will be began soon
"Hello Rias, Ise" Sona greeted me
"Hello Sona-sempai" I greeted back
The meeting is about to began
Omake: Azazel reputation
"Ah.. Damn Sirzechs make me have to do this.." Azazel grumbled as he out from train and start to walk. One maid turn to greet him
"Welcome Az-" the maid paused and stare at Azazel face with wide eyes
"Yes?" Azazel blinked
"P-Please this way A-Azazel-sama!" The maid said as she urged him to leave and her voice is shaking
"Eh? You okay miss?" Azazel asked in confused seeing the maid expression
"I-I-I'm fine! P-Please this way!" The maid said quickly and gestured Azazel. Azazel blinked for moment before shrugged and walk away
As soon Azazel leave the maid giggling before turn into laugh
As Azazel walk inside the castle many butlers and maids look at him with strange expression and shock face however when Azazel glance at them they turn away
'They must be in awe at my presence and charm. Hn! I still have it even after millenias' Azazel smirked as he keep walking until reach Sirzechs office
"Sirzechs!" Azazel called from behind the door
"Come in!" Sirzechs commanded and Azazel did
As soon Azazel enter he see Sirzechs who busy with paperworks
"Good Azazel. Let's talk abou-" Sirzechs paused when he see Azazel pause and his body shaking. He try his best to hold laugh and calm himself then about to told Azazel about his face
"Hey Sirzechs i know i'm awesome but not need to stare at me like that"
That did it
Sirzechs laugh... Laugh so hard and pouncing the table
"HAHAHAHAHA! Oh MAOU! HAHAHAHA!" Sirzechs laughed while pouncing the table make Azazel blinked
"Hey! What's wrong?" Azazel asked now start to have bad feeling. Sirzechs answer merely point to the mirror and Azazel did
When he see his face his eyes bulged out in comical way and his jaw dropped
"W-What the! W-Who?! W-When?!" Azazel sputtered before he recall everyone look at him and he fall to the ground with gloomy aura
'My reputation' Azazel sulking before it turn into angry!
"Who dare to did this to me?!" Azazel immediately stand with light leaked out from his body while Sirzechs only laughed
He then began to recall everything he do..
'It must be when i'm sleep... But who?' Azazel thought with fury
That when he remember Issei... His face is calm when he greet him
"I see.. So that's how you play huh?" Azazel said in low tone before he rise his head
"IIIIIIIISSSSSSEEEEEEEIIIIII!"