Chapter 16. Meeting of Young Devil and Training!
"I am Seegvaira Agares. The next head of the Agares family, rank Archduke."
We of the Gremory group were given a greeting by the next heiress of Agares
After that incident, the reception hall had been restored by the magic of the staff members who ran over and had mostly been returned to normal.
The young people had gathered amongst themselves again and were exchanging greetings. We were all sitting around a table, with the pathetic excuse of devil from before and his servants left out.
Rias, of the Gremory family; Sona, of the Sitri family; Sairaorg, of the Bael family; and that pathetic excuse of devil from before seemed to be of the Glaysa-Labolas family.
However, Seegvaria was the next head of an Archduke family. The Archduke is Maou agent who passes judgment onto the lives of other devils. Well if in my world i use Sitri family as my Archduke since Sitri family has more sharp mind. I don't know are Sona in my world is from Sitri or not but Sera-chan is clear from Sitri family. I never bother to see Sera-chan sister since i always busy. If i recall Sera-chan sister born 3 years after the war over
"Nice to meet you. I'm Rias Gremory, the next head of the Gremory family."
"I'm Sona Sitri, the next head of the Sitri family."
Rias and Sona continued the greetings.
The masters had sat down, and their servants were on standby behind their masters. It was the same everywhere.
"I'm Sairaorg Bael, I'm the next head of the Bael family, rank Great King."
Hoo. So young and yet already Great King. This one has potential, i can tell when we shook hand he was stronger than Rias and Sona combined together
If i recall Seegvaria, Rias, Sona and Sairaorg was the rookie 4 of the young generation. In my place if i recall the rookie 4 was from... Bael, Sitri, Astaroth and Glaysa-Labolas but i don't remember their names
A boy with a gentle atmosphere who had gracefully been drinking tea all through the uproar earlier also spoke.
"I'm Diodora Astaroth, the next head of the Astaroth family. Please take care of me, everyone."
I look into him and narrowed my eyes. I can tell he was hiding something.. He wearing mask and i know it.. I can tell he was not what he show.. I know because i also wearing mask before.. And good one too.. I better keep my eye on this one
So in this world almost same with mine eh?
Ajuka Astaroth become Ajuka Beelzebub, Sirzechs Gremory into Sirzechs Lucifer, Serafall Sitri become Serafall Leviathan and Falbium Glaysa-Labolas become Falbium Asmodeus
Heh.. Not bad not bad
In my place Ajuka become Leviathan, Sirzechs into Asmodeus, Vali as Vali Lucifer, Serafall become the new born Maou being known as Serafall Diabolus, Falbium gain the tittle of Falbium Belphegor since his lazy nature and me the leader of them, The True Maou among True Maou! Issei Beelzebub!
I turn to see Zephrydol introduce himself. I don't know what Glaysa-Labolas family thinking. He has no manner.. Is High class devil suppose to act like that?
"Pst. Rias" I called
"Yes?" She asked me
"I've been wondering about this.. If i recall all High class devil should have manner isn't it? Why that one not? Not to mention he was the next heir too" I whispered and she sighed
"Well i also asking Sairaorg about that. Sairaorg said that 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. Zephyrdol from just before is said to have become the new candidate for the next head." Rias explained to me and stroke my chin lightly a replacement eh? So that's why he has no manner but
Killed? I scoffed. We are at WAR time. The next heir must be being assassinated rather than accidental death.. I already have good thinking who the culprit. Its too obvious, clearly the person was not professional in killing and acting. If i the leader of Maou i already arrest the person. Now the question is.. When he will strike another heir?
I then turn to look other families servants face. There are beast girl and also former human. I can tell some of them seems nervous while many of them seems.. Broken... I turn to see Diodora peerage.. My gaze sharpened from what i see
I can see Diodora servants seems very devoted to him but... I sense a scream.. And sadness... Whatever Diodora do to his servants it make them very loyal to them in painful way... It as if without Diodora they will dead... Suddenly a door opened over there and an employee came in.
"Sorry for making you all wait for so long. Everyone is waiting."
At last, the meeting began!
The room that we young devils were all led to had a strange atmosphere about it.
There were seats placed in very high places here, and there were distinguished-looking people sitting there. What's more, there were distinguished-looking devils on the level above that as well.
There was a face I recognized on the next level above that, Sirzechs. Beside him was Sera-chan.. She wasn't dressed as a Maou shoujo today and wearing elegant dress. I must say she looking good on that... I blush when her gaze turn to me and she beam me a smile
I quickly turn away. Damn! I can't see her eyes! It so pure and innocent!.. And cute too...
[For the love of Kami Ise. Just go and bang her already!]
'Ddraig! You shameless pervert dragon! You know i can't do that! She... She!... She...!'
[My girlfriend]
'She my girlfriend!'
[...]
'...'
[...]
'...'
My face turn into full red immediately! My girlfriend.. Sera-chan... Sera-chan my girlfriend...
"Isee-chaaannn" Serafall face appear in front of Ise
[Oh shit i broke him..]
"Ise-kun?" Kiba notice Ise red face and steam slowly appear above his face
"Ise-kun?" Kiba touch his shoulder and his eyes widened. He was fainting while stand!
'Oey! Ise-kun! In this serious place why you should acting like this?!' Kiba thought in panic. Fortunately for him somehow Author didn't want to embarrass Ise more and decide to wake him up
I blinked once, twice... Then i remember what just happened.. My eyes twictched in annoyance
"Ise-kun?" Kiba called me and i turn to him
"Sorry. Ddraig said something funny" I said
'Ddraig...'
[Uhh.. Uhh... I'm sorry?]
'Too late. No Dragon Fruit for 3 days'
[WHAT?! PARTNER! YOU CAN'T-]
I cut off the communication immediately and sighed
I then continue looking and notice Ajuka and Falbium also there. Ah how i miss seeing thos face. Especially when me and Ajuka prank Falbium who always sleep. Aaah.. Good time good time
I then look to the elder and mentally scoffed. This world still use older man system. In my world i already make them retire and let the young to give their opinion. These older people actually bring more misery than good. When i working as spy thanks to their stupidity i manage to kill many devil. If only Ajuka or Sirzechs who do the work i will get caught more fast.
We were standing by in line behind Rias. Though, we're not really doing anything in particular. I keep calm but i can tell everyone is tensed since it looks like their first time
"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." An elderly male devil spoke with a solemn voice while clasping his hands together.
"They seem to have fought right away, though…"
This time a full-moustached male devil spoke out sarcastically
"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." Sirzechs said this from his seat on the topmost level.
So in other words, they'll be doing Rating Games with their servant devils here. Hmm so we fight each other eh? Interesting
"Will we also eventually be sent out in the battle against the Khaos Brigade?" Sairaorg suddenly asked that straight out. Aaah we got one battle maniac in here
In my world Sairaorg was head of Jagan family, he was one of people that i.. Killed... No.. Dispose is better word.. I still can't look straight to his eyes for longer since it remind me of Sairaorg in my world... Even before i killed him he still think me as friend and smile to me..
I really feel bad for that...
"I don't know. However, I don't want to send out young devils if possible." Sirzechs answered as such. 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-sama's words, and seemed to consent to his words. But, his expression seemed dissatisfied.
After that, the difficult talk continued about difficult words from the higher-ups and about the upcoming games from the Maou.
It kinda rude actually to make people waiting. What did elder thinking?! If it were me i won't do something like this except it was urgent
"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. I understood that there were no lies in his words as i listened. Heh, as expected of Gremory family and the current strongest Maou. He was a fundamentally kind person.
He was a candid and interesting person by nature.
"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."
""""Hoh…""""
The higher-ups also let out breaths of wonder at Sairaorg's goal, which he had declared upfront without hesitation.
Ooh so he aimed to become the strongest devil eh? Very interesting
"It's unprecedented for a devil from the Great King family to leave it." A male devil higher-up said this.
"When the people of the underworld feel that there's no choice but for me to become Maou, I will become one." Sairaorg declared even further. I must say this kid got nerve
Rias the next one who spoke
"My goal for the near future is to live as the next Gremory head, and to win in each Rating Game battle."
Well. With me as part of your peerage. I don't think it was impossible, after all. You have me the strongest devil and the True Maou!
After that the other young people also stated their dreams, their goals, until the last one remaining at the end was Sona as she spoke.
"I wish to build a school for the Rating Games in the Underworld."
Well. That was admirable goal. Very good, as expected from Sitri family..
That was what we young generation thinking but i don't think the stupid old man will accept it. I turn and see what i thinking was trure when i see the higher-ups scrunched up their eyebrows.
"If it's learning about Rating Games, isn't there already one for that?"
As if checking, a higher-up asked this to Sona and she 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 can also attend without any distinction."
I already knew what will the elder reply
""""Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!""""
The laughter of the higher-ups ruled over the assembly hall
"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."
Typical old geezer and their old brains
"…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." Kiba spoke blandly from beside me
"Well what did you expect? They are old geezer with old brain" I sighed a little and Kiba nodded
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.
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. 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…"
The one who couldn't remain silent anymore to these words was Saji.
"Why have you been looking down on Kaichou's- on Sona-sama's dream like that while I've been listening silently!? It's strange! Why should you decide that it won't come true!? We're serious here!"
"Be careful how you talk, young reincarnated devil. Sona-dono, your servant hasn't been properly trained."
One of the higher-up devils said this. Haaah i knew Saji will explode. True ever since he dating Momo and Ruroko he crush to Sona start to gone but now he see Sona as big sister figure
"…I apologise. I'll speak to him later." Sona said this while not changing her expression at all. Saji didn't seem to be able to understand her reaction.
"Kaichou! Why!? These people, they mocked your, our dream! Why, do you remain silent!?"
"Saji, be silent. This isn't a place where you can display such an attitude. I simply told them my future goal. That's all."
"!"
Sona narrowed her eyes and scolded Saji. Saji also seemed to want to say something, but he held his tongue. I sighed and step forward
"Sorry Rias" I said and she blinked
"Eh?"
"E-EHEM!" I clear my throat gain everyone attention "Sirzechs-sama, Serafall-sama, Falbium-sama, and Ajuka-sama. If i may can i talk?" I asked and the 4 Maous look into me with interest even the lazy bun Falbium
"Go ahead Ise-kun. You can speak if you wish" Sirzechs smiled to me and i nodded
"Now... I want to say what Sona-sama dream about is admirable dream. Now before you start to talking about old tradition and the other did everyone ever think what we may got from the school that Sona-sama build?" I asked and the elder fell silence while look into me with interest
"No? I will tell you all then. The new army.. A new warrior for Devil. As you all can see many peerage of devils was human with Sacred Gear, legendary human that even able to defeat creature that High class devil can't defeat.. Imagine if those warrior become our army! And we provide them with knowledge of Rating game! Imagine what they will give to us! It will become great asset in future! The future of devil!" I declared proudly and i can tell one of elder about to speak but i beat him
"Now i know what you all thinking. "What going to happen to tradition?", "What going to happen if they rebel?" To answer the first question. Let me ask you back.. Those tradition you did.. How long it is been used?" I asked. One of elder seems angry hearing this
"That's traditi-"
"How long?" I interjected again
"Young devil you shoul-"
"This is the last time. How. Long?" My voice become cold and held no emotion as i enter puppet mode again. Many elder seems flinched and i can tell the young devil look at me with worry
"I like that kid" Ajuka smirked when see Ise show not respect to elder
"Yes. He got a big balls. I must admit he was interesting" Falbium also smirked
"Sirzechs-sama. If you wish to answer my question?" I asked to Sirzechs who sighed
"Its been used since Satan-sama rule Underworld" He answered. I give them a smile and clap my hands once
"Ah. That's long? Surely you guys seems very love this old tradition. Now let me ask you all. What this old tradition bring to us?" I asked with smirk
"It has given us very good army. And also thanks to those tradition we manage to survive from the Great War" one elder answered me
"Is that so. Great! But what it bring to us?" I asked again and no one respond so i continue "No one able to answer? Well then let me said it" I smiled before my expression turn into serious
"A war.. A war between Satan faction and Anti-Satan faction. And don't tell me its not. That old tradition of yours was the one who make Satan faction. The Satan faction was fanatic of old tradition. Where the Underworld should be ruled by blood related Maou. They didn't accept people like Sirzechs-sama and Ajuka-sama to rule the Underworld since they believe in the tradition that said Underworld should be ruled by blood related Maou"
"In the end what that tradition bring? It bring more chaos than the fruit. Sure it useful when it was on Satan-sama era. But our era is different now"
"So you saying that we should forget our tradition?" One of elder asked me and i nodded
"It is. It really shame but if we look at it again that tradition is no longer has place in new Era. Now! We go into second question "What going to happen if they rebel?". Now let me ask you all. I'm Sekiryuutei, you all know that correct?" I asked and everyone nodded
"Now let see if i was able to control my power and i accidentally dead then got reborn as devil. Let me ask you all. Did you prefer to treat me as slave? Or as friendly servants?" I asked before i turn into laugh "Ah how stupid i am that was so obvious you guys going to treat me as friendly servants since clearly it suicide to treat me as slave. Of course you all also going to train me better since i'm the Sekiryuutei"
I then put serious face and look to the elder
"See where my point? If you treat us as slave sure we will obey you. But if there's someone who smart in manipulate people it just matter of time before all your slave rebel against you and they won't show any mercy since you treat them like dirt... But if you treat them as friend no matter how manipulative people.. The servants who rebel will reluctant to betray you" I explained and clap my hands again
"Now, now. You all must be has another question. "How do we know how capable the low class devil?" Of course! We can show you all in Rating Game. And if Sona-sama peerage manage to impress you all with their strength and determination there won't be any complaint right?" I said in sing song tone
The elder about to speak but Sirzechs cut them
"That was good idea Ise-kun. And you do point few good thing in your explanation" Sirzechs answered quickly and he smile to me. I knew he will agree with me. The other Maous also smile to me
"Very well. Then, let's play the games, between these young people." Sirzechs said and i smirked "Rias, Sona, would you not like to fight each other?"
"…"
"…"
Rias and Sona also stared at each other, and blinked in surprise.
Without minding them, Sirzechs continued.
"Originally, it was planned for Rias' 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 Rias and Sona."
Rias let out a breath, and then showed a defiant smile to Sona.. Ah perfect!
Sona also started to show a scornful smile.
"It may not be an official one, but it feels like fate to me that you would be my first Rating Game opponent, Rias."
"Now that we're competing with each other, I won't lose, Sona."
Sparks were flying right away! Hahaha! What an good show this will be! Where my pop corn?
"A match between Rias-chan and Sona-chan! Yes It may fire things up!" Sera-chan also looked happy!
"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."
By Sirzechs decision, the Rating Game between Rias and Sona was going to start in this way
"If i may speak again Sirzechs-sama?" I asked and he turn to me
"What is it Ise-kun?" He asked
"As you can see... We are currently on war with Khaos Brigade.. And there also Satan faction as part of them. If i recall there accident death on Glaysa-Labolas family correct? If i recall it was their heir before Zephyrdol-san.. I wish to increase the guards when Rating Game will be held. I'm sure the other heir of family going to need extra guard. If you know what i mean" I said and he blinked
"So you saying there chance Khaos Brigade will target the heir of family?" Sirzechs asked and i nodded. I can tell everyone in the room suddenly tensed when hearing that
"Yes. I believe it was similar like when you visit my place.. There Satan faction that want Rias-sama head before.. And my opinion about Glaysa-Labolas family it was assassination what happen to previous heir of it. Since there aren't any proof for it i think it mean we have a mole among us" I said in serious tone and Sirzechs expression turn into grim so do everyone
"A mole... I see... Hmmm.. Thats sounds very logical.. Very clever of you Ise-kun.. Do you have idea who the mole it is?" Sirzechs asked me
"Well... I do have someone in my mind but... I don't have proof to defend my accusation.. So i won't say it" I shrugged
"Well.. That mean it also could be you!" One of elder accuse me with glare. It seems i really make them angry to me. I hearing this laughed a moment before calm myself
"A mole is like a wolf wearing sheep fur... What best way to hunt sheep other than to disguise as sheep? Am my behavior showed that? Clearly not however.. I can tell this wolf that we hunted now... Is not too clever... He wearing too much wool" I said as i silently glance to Diodora who look into me and his eyes widened for second when our gaze meet
'He knew!' Diodora thought with panic and angry 'Damn it! Now it will be more harder to get Asia on my hand!'
"And how could you sure about that? It could be your trick to make us believe in you" One of elder asked
"Either you guys believe me or not is up to you.. But if you want to know.. I will say it and i sure the mole is hearing this.. Your loss was decided when i found you" I said with evil smirk and my eyes turn to Satan Eyes for second before turning back to normal
After meeting
"That's very reckless of you!" Rias scolded me who only shrugged
"Rias. You should know that i'm not respecting older people because their mind is already old. Beside all what i said is true" I said
"I know! But must you be blunt like that?! The Elder going to protest this you know" Rias sighed
"Let them be. I'm not afraid of them. Heck i'm not afraid to anyone as long i'm right" I answered in stern tone. Rias look into me with unreadable expression before she sighed and smile to me
"You really are like that Ise.." Rias smiled and only give her grin
"Of course. I'm the true Maou after all!" I declared proudly and she giggling
[Aren't you already too much saying True Maou? ]
'Take it as payment since last chapter i'm not mention any True Maou'
[You do realize you just broke fourth wall aren't you?]
'The True Maou able to do anything he wish!'
[If... If you say so then.. Alright]
"Ise!"
I turn and see Sona group approaching us
"Ah? Saji what's up?" I asked
"Nah. I just want to say thank you for defending Kaichou in meeting" Saji smirked and i smirk back
"Dude. I just did what necessary. Beside Sona dream has many benefit for devil future generation!" I exlaimed
"Be that may. I grateful you helped me Ise, but what just you did is stupid. To challenge Elder like that" Sona said to me and i merely chuckle
"Sona.. Stupid thing is if you try to do something epic but it fail. However if you success it called brilliant!" I declared with proud tone "Beside! Life without stupid people is boring. From stupid people Hero born, you think fighting against 100 feet Hydra is brilliant? It was stupid! But look Heracles! His stupidity make him into hero!"
Everyone blinked hearing my statement. It seems like they was agree with my word. Of course! It was the truth
"T-Thats.. Sounds logical.." Sona murmured and i only smirk then shrugged
"Anyway if you want to thanks me why don't you give up in battle?" I said in joked tone
"Like hell we will!" Saju yelled and i laughed
"Ah! Dragon-kun!"
I froze when hear familiar voice. Gulped, i slowly turn to see Sera-chan approaching me
"H-Hey! S-Serafall-sam-ompphff!" I groaned when suddenly she suddenly hug me
"Thank you! Thank you so much for helping So-tan!" She said happily, meanwhile i can tell my body went into full red
"I-I-I-I-I-I-I-It-t-t-t w-w-w-w-waaasss n-n-nothing!" I stammered! Damn it! Don't faint! Don't faint! Don't faint!
Meanwhile everyone seeing this smirked. Especially ORC members, it not everyday you see the big bad Maou act like highschool boy
Sera-chan then release me and give me cute "aha"! Damn! It so cute! I-I can't hold any longer!
"Eh? Dragon-kun? Your face is red? Are you sick?" She asked me, i right now can't even talk! So i only shook my head. She look into me with thoughtful expression which i find very cute!
"If you say so! Ah here i will give you gift for helping So-tan!"
Before i able to ask suddenly she kiss my cheeks! Oh God! S-She kiss me! She kiss me! I can tell a huge smoke appear from my head and suddenly everything went black
[*sigh* Great, how did he going to date Serafall if he faint just because one kiss?] Ddraig sighed in Ise mind as Serafall went into panic mode and everyone laughed
"I see, so it'll be a showdown with the Sitri group."
We had returned to the Gremory family's main residence. The one who had welcomed us there was Azazel. We had gathered in the wide living room and given sensei an account of the meeting from a short while ago.
"Today is July 28th, in human world time. So we have about 20 days until the showdown day." Azazel said as he began to calculate something. I sure what he mean was training
"Naturally. I plan for you to start from tomorrow onwards. I've already considered each of your training menus." Azazel continued
"Not i mind but. It is it okay for only us to receive advice from you?" I asked him and he sighed
"Not really. I intend to give data to the various members of the devil side, you know? Also, the angel side is said to also be doing a backing-up system. The rest depends on the pride of the young devils themselves. If they think from the bottom of their hearts that they want to get stronger and raise their original duration, they'll take the help wholeheartedly."
Ah, if you say it like that, I see.
"It's to the extent that even my Vice-Governor is also giving advice to each of the families. Hahaha! Shemhaza's advice may even be more helpful than mine!"
"Worthless Governor" I said bluntly and i can tell some random arrow stab his chest. He then glare to me
"Ku! You really got on my nerve Ise. You know what happen to me because of your prank yesterday?" He asked with eyes twitched and strained smile
"Prank? What prank?" I asked innocently
"Don't play stupid! Because of you! My reputation is doomed! Do you know how pain in ass is that?!"
"Like i say. I don't know what you talking about. You don't have any proof to proof i was the culprit" I said with innocent smile and inwardly i laugh evilly. Azazel glare to me as if i was his mortal enemy
"Che! Fine. Gather in the garden tomorrow morning. I'll give each of you your training methods then. Be ready."
"""Yes!"""
All the club members responded to Azazel words once more. Suddenly Grayfia appeared
"Everyone, the hot spring bath is ready."
Ah. Bath eh? Well.. I think it will suit us fine
The Japanese-style hot spring existed in an isolated corner of the Gremory's garden.
I immediately immersed myself in it completely along with Kiba and Azazel. Ah, I'm healing. This is a good hot spring.
"When going on a trip~ "
While submerging himself into the hot spring, Azazel hummed a tune. He seems very relaxed since he let out his twelve black wings freely
"Hahahaha, as expected, when speaking of the Underworld of hell, it's the hot springs. Moreover, when it comes to the distinguished Gremory family's private hot spring, one of the best in the Underworld, a great spring is also a great spring." Azazel seems accustomed with spring. Well i don't surprised seeing he was type of person that "do whatever he want".
"Ise-kun, shall I wash your back?" Kib asked with little blush make me blinked
"Eh. Sure i don't mind" I said as i take seat and he nodded "Kiba please don't put that expression. People who don't know you will think you are gay" I deadpanned and pointed to Azazel who now seeing us with strange expression
"Ah? Hahaha sorry Ise-kun. I don't think it would to be like that, i just kind of shy since it was first time i offering people to get it back washed by me" Kiba said sheepishly as he began to scrub my back
"Eh? You don't ever being asked like this? I mean surely seeing your face some of your client will tell you to do this" I said in surprise
"Well. Yes but i didn't offer them. They told me to do, so i kind of shy when asking you" Kiba chuckled and i hummed in agreement
"Is that so... Where Gasper anyway?" I asked as Kiba turn around and i began to wash his back. Just like somehow fate know i going to asking, Gasper appear from the door and he was seems shy
I rose out of the hot water and headed over to Gasper.
"Hey, hey, come on, you have to enter since it's a hot spring." I said to him who at the entrance
"B-But its hot! I-I'm going to melt!" He protested and i sighed
"Gasper. Either you in now or i blast you with demonic energy?"
"H-HAI!" He said immediately and quickly drop to the bath.. Then
"It's hoooooot! I'm meltiiiiiiing!" Gasper immediately screamed as his head popped from the water
I sweatdropped and facepalmed seeing this. Enter with slow Gasper. Azazel and Kiba laugh seeing this
[Ise, please be gentle with Gasper, you know?] Rias voice come from the other side
"He enter by his own!" I yell back before i blast Kiba with water to clean the soap on his back
"Wait moment Kiba" I said as i approach Gasper and take him out from hot springs
"Since you not people who can hold high temperature. You should enter slowly. From the feet" I told him as i entering my feet to the bath and sink it "Stay like this for few seconds.. 10 seconds at least.. Then splash yourself with hot water" I then began to spray my body with hot water using hands "Then after you accustomed. Enter your full body" I said as i began to sink my body
"I-I understand. Thanks you Nii-san" Gasper murmured and i nodded before relax myself
"You caring as usual Ise-kun" Kiba commented
"Well what can i say? Gasper was like little brother to me" I grinned and ruffle Gasper hair who now already relax on bath
"By the way, Ise." Azazel called me with lewd face
"Yes?"
"Have you rubbed Rias' breasts?" Azazel asked that while squeezing the fingers of both of his hands in the air and i sweatdropped
"Is that important question?" I deadpanned
"Oh come on just answer it! We are man. So it normal talking like this sometime!"
"*sigh*Yes i have. In fact i has did it few time... Though it more like she force me to did it" I admitted with light blush appear on my face. Of course! This topic was little embarrassing!
"I see. Then, how about-"
Nodding, Azazel thrust his index finger forward horizontally and spoke.
"Have you poked a woman's nipple with your finger?" Azazel asked and made sure to press the air with his finger.
"You really pervert aren't you? Yes i have" I sighed and he blinked in surprise even Kiba also seems interested hearing this while i only sweatdropped, great now everyone is listening
"Really? Wow! Who the lucky girl?" He asked. Well.. To tell you the truth i'm not virgin anymore. Heck! I had sex for many time! But since i fuse with Hyoudou i think i become virgin again
"Well it more like accident. Random civilian when she fall to me i caught her and accidentally well.. You know" I said with little shy though it was lie, what suppose i say? I don't even remember with who my first sex!
Azazel hearing this scowled he seems disappointed. Before he about to open his mouth i beat him
"Well? What can you say? I'm 17 years old not like you, you old geezer. Beside breast is not only the best woman part, there are hips, thighs, leg and butt" I said with shrug and he sighed again
"That's why you still have some way to go. A woman's breasts are infinite. Handled correctly, they are packed full of infinite possibilities more than the Uroboros Ophis, you know? Because I was fascinated with them, I plunged into the breasts of women and fell. I don't regret it."
I give him blank look. What infinite located in woman breast? While we was like this, the voices of the girls reached my ears.
[Ara, Rias. Did your bust get bigger again? Can I touch it a little?]
[R-Really? Umm…Your way of touching is a little indecent. Rather, didn't your bra cup change more than mine, Akeno?]
[My old one was still fine even though it was a bit tight…However, recently, I've been thinking that it wouldn't be bad to show it off in a bigger way. A woman becomes bolder when she has a partner she'd like to show it to, Rias.]
[…T-That's true. However, please don't stimulate that child so much.]
[I'm envious of how big you two are…]
[Ara-ara, Asia-chan. Haven't yours also gotten bigger than before?]
[I-Is that so…? B-But, if they're only this big…I can't seem to be able to come to like it.]
[Asia, did you hear the talk of how they become bigger if you rub them? Like this]
[Haan! D-Don't! Xenovia-san! Ah…Uuun…Ise-san still hasn't done this kind of thing to me…]
[Hmm, Asia is different from me and has a good touching sensation. I see. This maybe what delights men as well.]
[Ara-ara, it's good to be young, isn't it, Rias? By the way, based on this feeling, you really have been getting bigger every day, haven't you?]
[Aan…A-Akeno, cut it out, release your hands from my breasts. The movements of your hands are-Aaaun! Where did you learn such a thing…?]
[Rias' breasts…What a nice sensation…Ufufu. I'll do this here and…]
[No…Aaaun, even though I haven't made that child do this kind of thing yet…S-Stop it…I decided that that child would be my first…Aaann…]
…
Listening to the conversation of the girls in the women's bath next door, I blushing a little and coughed to regain my composure. Damn hormone..
"What's with you? You want to peek?" Azazel asked me that with a dirty smile
"I will be lying if i said i don't want after hearing that. But as much i want it , it not proper thing to do" I sighed. Azazel stare at me for moment before he turn to Kiba then whisper something to him. Kiba smirked then approach Gasper and whisper something to him make Gasper giggling.. Uh-oh i got bad feeling
"I think i done for today" I said as i stand and about to leave but Azazel hold my leg
"Not so fast romeo! I still owe you one!" He said as he hold me
"Hey! What the-"
"I'm sorry Ise-kun, but i also want to do something like this once" Kiba held my hand
"Hey! Traitor! Let me go!" I was about to use Force when suddenly i felt my energy paused for moment. I turn to see Gasper who stuck his tongue out with his eyes become red
"Sorry Nii-san" Gasper said
"TRAITOR!" I roared and then Azazel and Kiba throw me
"It's feeling! If you're man, it has to be mixed bathing, Ise!" Azazel yelled
"KIBAAAA! GASPEEER! I'M SOOO KILLING YOU TWOOOOO!"
When i flying my eyes and Rias meet for moment before.
Doppooooooooon!
…Oww. I hit the surface of the hot spring water hard, and floundered in the water!
I quickly popped my head and rub it! It hurt damnit! I then open my eyes and immediately blushed when see all girls naked in front of me
Normally, in this kind of situation, things like buckets would be flying with screams of "Kyaah! Pervert!", and I would be torn apart, but!
What the hell is wrong with these girls?! They didn't even try to hide their naked bodies! At least have some dignity and cover yourselves! You're girls, after all!
"Ara, Ise. Were you thrown over by Azazel? Was your body properly washed?"
"Ufufu, oh Ise-kun. You're so daring."
Rather, Rias and Akeno were coming closer while smiling wryly! Oh shit!
"Umm i will go out now" I said as i stand but Akeno caught me!
"Ise-kun I caught you."
Squish.
She embraced me from the front, and Akeno body became glued to my body! GAH! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!
"A-Akeno! I-I-I-I-If you cling to me like that!"
My brain was affected by both the heat of the hot springs and the erotic heat, and my head was on the verge of boiling! Aaah, damn it! As much i hate it but i must admit Akeno has good body!
Squish!
Rias face suddenly popped out over my shoulder! She also cling me from back! Oi! Oi!
"Akeno! Get away from my Ise!" Rias wrapped her arms around my neck and tried to snatch me away from Akeno. However, Akeno was firmly clinging to me from my front!
"No way. I've decided to enjoy the hot springs with Ise-kun. I'm already heating up our bodies by clinging like this…Ise-kun's body feels good just by touching it like this…"
"Auuu!" I moaned little when Akeno cling suddenly make her nipples twitched against mine. Realizing this i quickly closed my mouth tightly and my face turn into red! Damn it was embarrassing!
Akeno and Rias paused then look into me before smirk appear on Akeno face! Oh shit!
"Ara? Ise-kun like this? Then how about..." Akeno suddenly move her body and rub her nose against mine!
"H-Hey! Stop yaaahh!" I gasped when i felt something lick my neck from behind!
"I-I won't lose to Akeno! I also can satisfied Ise!" Rias protested
"H-Hey! P-Please stoaah!"
Oi! Oi! This is RAPE DAMNIT! HELP!
[*sob* *sob* i'm so proud of you]
'YOU NOT HELPING HERE! FUCK YOU ERO DRAGON!'
"Ufufu i also won't lose. Let me..."
"Aaahh! Hey! You twoaaah!"
Fuck you Azazel! I swear i will prank you so hard after this!
"Auu, even though I want to enjoy the hot springs with Ise-san too…"
"As I thought, it'll be an almost impossible task to snatch Ise away from those two. I have no choice but to watch from afar for today."
Asia and Xenovia were talking about something from a little further away, but i having hard time hearing when Rias and Akeno began to stimulate me more!
In desperated time i turn to ask Koneko for help. Usually she won't accept thing like this! Where is she?!
Koneko had half-submerged her face in the hot springs while wearing a gloomy-looking expression, and was blowing bubbles in the water.. Something is wrong with her.. I clearly can see that
"Auuu" I suddenly moaned when Akeno trap my thing between her thigh! "Akeno! T-Thats not toy!"
"Akeno! I should be the first one who did that!" Rias protested
"Ara? The fastest one who get it first, ufufuf" Akeno said with her smiley face
Uhh. I can feel my head start to dizzy.. Ah damnit to the hell you Azazel
"Ise-kun!"
"Ise!"
Akeno and Rias were making a panicked commotion.
And so in this way, I lost consciousness.
We all gathered at the garden. All of us were wearing jerseys including Azazel. Last night is something I never want to talk about ever again! I'm sooo pranking Azazel, Gasper and Kiba later!
"Let me say this first. What I'm going to tell you now is a training menu that focuses on things in the immediate future. There are people who produce good results immediately, but there are also those who have no choice but to look at things in the long run. However, you are all growing young people. Even if you mistake your direction, you will grow well. Now then, first is Rias, you."
Rias was up first.
"From the beginning, you have been a high-spec devil with everything, including talent, physical ability and magic power. Even if you live normally as you currently are, those traits will rise and you'll become a candidate for being a highest-grade devil when you become an adult. However, your wish is to become stronger than you would in that future, right?" Azazel as Rias nodded.
"Yes. The last game.. I almost loss.. If not because Ise... I don't want that happen again."
Ah right if i didn't appear that time Rias will be loss instantly
"Then, follow the training recorded on this sheet exactly, even all the way up to the battle day."
Rias tilted her head in confusion.
"...But this training doesn't seem all that special, though?"
"That's right. It's a basic training method. That's just fine for you. You've already collected everything. That's why your power can only be raised by basic practice. The problem is the quality of the [King]. Over time, the [King] seeks brains more than strength. You know that even if they're not good at magic, devils can climb to the top with a good head and cleverness, right? Learn all you can about the Rating Games until the deadline. Drive everything, from game documented images to documented data, into your head. What a [King] needs are the thought, quick-wittiness and judgment to defeat any kind of situation. It's your job to make sure that your group's servant devils can display their power to the fullest. However, also remember that, until the actual game, you won't be able to know what will happen. It's the same as a battlefield." Azazel explained before flip the document
"Next, Akeno."
"...Yes." Akeno responded. I guess I know what this will be about. It must be about her holy power. I wonder if she will be okay. She does seem a bit sullen.
"You must accept the blood that flows within you." Azazel said bluntly
"!"
Akeno hearing this frowned. But Azazel continued without paying it any attention.
"I've seen the recorded images of the battle with the Phoenix family. What was that? With your original specs, you should have been able to easily defeat the enemy [Queen]. Why didn't you use your Fallen Angel powers? You limited yourself to only thunder. If you don't add light onto thunder and make [lightning], you can't display your true power."
I can't help but agree. If only Akeno able to add her holy power to her lightning. The result will be devastating! Esepcially if it hit devil! Ouch!
After that it was Kiba turn. Azazel told him to learn sword back to his old sensei then continue to Xenovia, Gasper and Asia. And the last Koneko
"Next is Koneko."
"…Yes."
Koneko was in considerable fighting spirit. I wonder what that was about. Even though she had seemed unwell here until recently, she was strangely excited today. Something is strange with her
"You have nothing to be criticised about, as you possess the elementary traits of offence and defence as a [Rook]. Your physical ability is also not a problem. However, there are those better at offence in Rias' group than a [Rook] like you."
"…I know that."
Koneko said and she wore a frustrated-looking face in response to Azazel clearly spoken words.
"The ones at the top of offence in Rias' group are currently Ise, Kiba and Xenovia. It's because they possess brutal weapons with their Balance Breaker, holy demonic swords and her holy sword Durandal."
"Koneko, you will also improve your basics like the others. In addition, release the thing that you have personally sealed. It's the same as with Akeno. If you don't accept yourself, big growth won't be possible for you."
"…"
Ah! I get it. So that's the problem. She didn't want to use her power! But why? Trauma? Hmmm... Perhaps... Yes it must be it
"So that your problem" I said to Koneko with narrowed eyes "Oh Maou. And here i thought what was the biggest problem!"
"…Please don't say that so lightly…" Koneko replied me with stern expression. I merely poke her forehead in respond
"You. Are. Weak." I said bluntly make her eyes widened she throw punch to me but i stop it with two finger
"Ise! That-"
I turn my sharp gaze to Rias and cut her word before turn back to Koneko
"What is wrong with you?! Oh geez. I don't know what happen but if you think your insane mode in Senjutsu will able to kill me then you are big wrong" I said in stern tone "Not even Azazel here will able to kill me. I'm sure of it. You think Senjutsu is almighty? Think again. Pussy"
"You don't understand!" Koneko growled
"Oh i understand the situation. By your reaction someone who close to you must be gone insane using Senjutsu and you think this power is corrupt right?" I said sternly "Power is not corrupt Koneko. The one who use it was the corrupt one. Every power has their own risk. Do you think there are free power without risk? Hell no!" I yelled and my eyes turn to Satan Eyes make her flinched
"Koneko. That power was in your blood." I said in soften tone "No matter how dangerous it is. It was in your blood.. Burying it won't solve the problem... Tell me if you has problem are you choosing to run from it or facing it? If you run from it. It will get bigger and will eat you someday..."
Koneko only lower her head hearing this and i pat her head
"You are weak. Not because you not using Senjutsu. But because you fear of it.. You are strong no doubt.. But your fear make you weak" I said softly as my eyes turn back to normal
"H-Hai..." Koneko murmured with weak voice. I only pat her head with smile
Suddenly i felt a strong being approaching us... This energy.. A Dragon.. And combined with devil.. Its here.. I then look to the sky and see a giant dragon.
"Tannin..." I murmured
Tannin then landed in front of us make the entire ground shooking
"Azazel, you have some nerve openly entering devil territory."
The enormous dragon raised the edge of its mouth and spoke. Ooh, it talks!
"Hah, I've properly gotten the personal permission of the Maou-sama and have entered this territory fairly, you know? Do you have a complaint, Tannin?"
While this happen i turn to Koneko and pat her head with smile
"We will talk later" I smiled
"Y-Yes... Thank you sempai..." Koneko sniffed while wiping her tears
"Hmph. Well, it's fine. I specially came here because of Sirzechs' request. Don't forget your surroundings, Fallen Angel Governor." Tannin said
"Heheh. Anyway, Ise. This guy is your sparring partner." Azazel said and i narrowed my eyes
"Sparring partner?" I asked and he nodded
"Yes. To tell you the truth i don't know what i should do with you.. You already good... Very good in fact... You-know-who train you well.. Very well in fact..." Azazel sighed and i sweatdropped. So because Tannin here you called Beelzebub you-know-who eh? Isn't it like Voldemort? You-know-who
"This kid? Ah he has Ddraig inside him.. Hello Ddraig" Tannin greeted
[Ah. how nostalgic, Tannin.] Ddraig suddenly appear on my left hand
"Well... Isn't it interesting... One of Dragon King turn into devil" I commented. In my world Tannin was dead. He helping us in war against Old Maou or Satan Faction when they has Ophis power on their side. But before he died he manage to drag down thousands devils with him.. A fitting ending for Dragon.. I remember when he launch his last roar that shook the entire battlefield before he consume himself and devils around him with his own flame. A honorable way to die for dragon
"So... You calling me to become sparring partner with this kid? Does he achieve Balance Breaker already?" Tannin asked Azazel
"Yes. And he strong too. He defeat the Hakuryuukou at their first encounter with minor injury" Azazel said and Tannin look into me with smirk
"Hoo. Is that so? You seems pretty interesting boy. I heard the current Hakuryuukou was descendant of Maou. And you who come from civilian family beat him? You must be very strong" Tannin smirked and i smirk back
"Well.. Since we going to fight why not start now?" I asked and he grinned reveal his fang
"Hahaha! You challenge me? Sure! Sure! Very interesting one you are. What the game?" Tannin said
"Race to that mountain" I pointed "We can hinder our opponent in anyway. Using any attack"
"Sounds fun. I accept" Tannin grinned
"Well then.. Let's GO!"
[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!]
My armor appear and i start to fly followed by Tannin
He then start first by shoot large fire ball to me. I ignite my gauntlets with my own flame and hold Tannin's flames then tear it apart make Tannin narrowed his eyes
"Blaze Meteor Dragon, Tannin. I'm Hyoudou Issei, the Strongest Devil and Sekiryuutei. Remember my name well. The name of person that will become LEGEND!" I declared