What's up guys? 1st of all, I'd like to apologize for the long wait as college work was taking most of my free time. Thankfully, those days are finally over and I do my best to give an update for most of my stories. So please be patient. On to the next chapter.

"Talking"

'Thinking'

[Ddraig]

{Devas}

Chapter 3: When Yakitori meets Tandori.

Ramsei POV

It has been 2 weeks since Issei and I joined the ORC. So far, nothing out of the ordinary has happened apart from the usual devils doing their devil jobs and us getting along with school life. What is my duty you ask? Well, I've been assisting our perverted friend here to awaken the slumbering red dragon emperor within his Boosted gear. Unfortunately, my efforts proved fruitless.

We've tried everything! From mediation, to divination, heck we've even ask Lord Vishu for his advice. The only thing Issei ever received was endless rounds of headaches. Oops! I forgot that devils get hurt by divine prayers. Sorry bro.

"Ermm…Ramsei-san, what are you doing?"

Huh? Oh right!

"Hey Asia, I'm just writing a report for Lord Vishnu. The Devas requested for one every week."

Before I've forgotten again, we have a new member who Rias recruited after Issei found her being chased by some thugs. Her name is Asia Argento, a blonde member of the church who's about my age. She also happens to possess the sacred gear Twilight Healing. A pair of rings which are able to heal almost anyone, including devils and fallen angels. However, this lead to her being shunned and expelled by her church. Ever since then…..

"Mou Ramsei-saaaaannn….Why are you reporting about meeee….stop right now!"

"W-wait hold on Asia! Give me back my pen!"

(10 minutes later)

My apologies Lord Vishnu, but for Asia's sake I'm unable to mention regarding her history. Anyway as for now, we were all minding our own business in our respective corners of the clubroom. All is well so far until I lay my eyes on our club president, who seems to be sulking a lot recently.

"Hey Issei, you noticed anything strange about Rias?"

"Other than her impressive boobs? Not really."

"Don't give me that idiotic face you pervert! I mean she seems to like….I don't know…space out every now and then."

"So…. What are you suggesting? Talk to her?"

"A great idea! You do it!"

"Wh-hey! Don't push me!"

"Come on Issei, this is your chance to get closer with her. Isn't that what you wanted?"

"Tch! You and your smooth talk."

I watched from afar as he head to the front desk where Rias is resting.

"Hey buchou, is everything alright?"

"…."

"Ahem! Buchou?"

"Eh? Oh Ise, is there something wrong?"

"That's what I wanted to ask you."

"Oh I'm fine. Just feeling a bit tired."

"W-well, if you need anything, you know where to look for me and the others."

" Mmphm. I know Ise, thanks."

As he walked back to me, I then inquired my perverted friend regarding the matter.

"So…."

"You're right, she does seem different. Not as cheerful as usual."

"I know right! So why is she like that?"

"How should I know? I didn't ask her that!"

"Aren't you the slightest bit concern for your master's well being? Sigh… Just make sure you keep an eye on her. She might be going true a tough time."

"I'll try my best."

(Timeskip)

It was close to midnight, when the local street life began to die down as vendors and townsfolk head back home. YAAWWWNNN…. My usual routine would be to get some shut eye after my daily meditation. However, it seems that the universe has other plans for me.

RIIIINGGGGG!

"Hey there? Ramsei speaking."

"Yo Ramsei! You have a minute?"

I can recognized that voice anywhere. But why would Issei call at this ungodly hour?

"YAWN! Alright, so what's up?"

"It's about buchou. She's engaged!"

"You serious bro? How did you…"

"She just appeared in my room an hour ago and asked me to take her virginity."

"(Facepalm) Tell me you didn't do did."

"W-well, I admit I was hesitant at first. But then she insisted but we're interrupted by Grayfia-san."

"Gray-who?"

"She's buchou's maid, who explained to me about her engagement. Apparently bcuhou's family found a fiancé for her against her will and she decided to break up the marriage by defiling herself."

"That made sense so far… But to think that she chose you over prince charming."

"OI! I may be a pervert but I still have feelings."

"Just joking bro. Anyways, you should get some sleep. We might be in for a surprise tomorrow."

"I guess you're right. Poor buchou, it's not fair for a woman's future to be decided like that."

(Hang up)

"Hello? Oi Ramsei!... Bastard…"

After our chat, I contacted Lord Brahma to enquire about devil marriages, hopefully to rescue Rias from her fate.

"Oo Lord Brahma. Is there anyway for a devil to save herself from an arranged marriage against her will?"

{To be honest young Ramsei, marriage between devil clans are essential to ensure the survival of their species. However, there are times in which the said devil may reject the engagement under the given conditions.}

"And what are these conditions?"

{For starters, she must get her parents consent.}

"That would be out of the question."

{The other would be…. a bet.}

"So…tell me about this… bet my lord….."

(Time skip)

After our lessons, we head towards the old school building for our usual club meeting. However, I've picked up a few unfamiliar presences within the clubroom.

"There's someone in there."

"Are you sure Ramsei-kun?"

"Yes. 2 of them. Devils. Stay right here."

"Hold on Ramsei. Ooff! Let go of me Koneko-chan."

"Let him be. He knows what he's doing."

As I eavesdropped at the main door, I could hear a not so friendly conversation which involved I'd say….. three individuals.

"Rias my darling, I really don't understand you. You know how important our engagement is to all devil kind. And yet, you still say no."

"For the last time Riser, I'll decide who my future husband is so get lost!"

"I won't allow that my darling. You know, devils like you are so rare to find these days, so do consider yourself lucky to have a handsome man like myself fall head over heels for you."

"Isn't your whole peerage full of girls Riser? Why don't you just marry one of them instead?"

"Oh hohoho! My dear Rias, still as naïve as ever. You know how important it is to maintain the purity of our blood right? So how can a pure-blooded devil like me marry a mere reincarnated devil like them?"

"That's another reason why I reject you. You treat your servants like toys. They have feelings too you know!"

"Oh… but they do… You saw my posts on Instagram, how we happily spent the nights together."

Aww… now that's just wrong.

"But enough talk! I'll just take you by force!"

"Hey! Let go of me!"

That's my cue!

BAM!

"Keep your hands of the lady and step aside."

At my signal, the rest of us broke in with our imaginary pistols on hand. Meanwhile, everyone in the room was dumbfounded at our sudden appearance.

"Hey Rias, who the hell are they?"

"We're the servants of Rias Gremory. Now let go of buchou Yakitori!"

"Why you! Rias, is that how you teach your servants to greet a guest?"

"Who said you're our guest?"

"Issei-san, please stand down. And who are you young man? Clearly you're not of this land."

So she must be Grayfia.

"I'm Ramsei, servant and devotee of Lord Vishnu. Ally of Rias Gremory. Pleased to meet you milady."

"I see, you must be the representative from the Hindu faction my master mentioned. I'm Grayfia Lucifrage, maid of the Gremory household."

"And you must be Riser Phenex. 3rd son of the Phenex household. How do you do?"

"Shut up! Ally or not, you have no right to interfere with devil affairs."

"Quite true, but the Law of the Underworld clearly states that one may escape from his or her engagement if the latter is victorious in a rating game. Am I right Tandori?"

PFFT HAHAHAH!

"Tch! A mere rating game isn't going to save you from my grasp. And what the hell is a tandori?!"

"Obviously you haven't been to India. Just a word of advice, we Indians are known to take the heat. So your tandori flames are like Dhall to us."

HAHHAHAHAH!

"Shut up! NGGH! Fine then! I challenge you to a rating game Rias! Unless you surrender yourself. You would be wise to accept it!"

"Now now just a minute tandori…"

"GAH! What now!?"

"Obviously since Rias still hasn't completed her set of peerages, I request that she's given 10 days for preparation. Oh! And I get to join her group for the match as her 2nd knight if you will."

"No! I won't allow….."

"Request granted. It is only fair Riser-sama due to Ojou-sams's lack of experience and servants. Surely an additional member to her peerage isn't too much for you to handle, is it not?"

"Unless you're not ready for tandori flames of course."

"SHUT UP YOU WORM! Fine! 10 days, no more than that!"

With that, the tandori left the building in a burst of flames.

"I'll contact Sizechs-sama regard the match. I wish to you the best of luck."

Soon after, Grayfia too disappear within her magic circle.

"That was very brave of you Ramsei. Thank you. I was so hung up with the engagement that I've forgotten about the rating game. How did you think of that?"

"Thanks to Lord Brahma of course."

"B-but that Riser guy seems quite strong. Is there any chance for us even hurting him?"

"It's true that Riser as the regenerative abilities as the immortal Phoenix. But he's still vulnerable to the usual devil weakness."

"It's almost as if he's a logia fruit user…."

"Simple, we'll just destroy him with haki then. Hahahaah!"

"Hehe! Good one Issei."

The two of us just continued laughing while the rest of the peerage stared at us without a clue.

"Logia fruit?"

"Haki?"

"Tell me Ise! WHAT IS THIS HAKI? If it'll help us defeat Riser I'll learn it!"

Oh that poor Rias. It'll take a while for us to explain that One Piece reference.