Sorry for how long it took to write this chapeter. I'm doing A-levels at the minute and between exam preparation and coursework it can be difficult to find time to write.

I, Issei Hyoudou, am currently sitting in the ORC clubroom with the rest of its members, watching Asia have a panic attack.
"What am I going to say? What if no one believes me? What if everyone hates us?"

Koneko walks up to her and slowly pats her back, "Don't worry the girls already hate Issie-senpai." So mean!

"Surely they don't all hate me," I protested.

"They do," Koneko replied maintaining her stoic expression.

"Anyway," I said trying to change the subject, "Don't worry to much Asia, Xenovia will do most of the talking as the president of the Student Council. All you have to do is agree with what she says. Besides I'm sure they'll believe you. After all they all got these pamphlets in the mail." I pull a pamphlet saying "All supernatural students in your school". Inside all of our names as well as our position and our race are listed. It distinguishes between pure-blood devils and reincarnated devils inside and also mentions. So my entry looks like his:

Name:Issei Hyoudou

Race: Humanoid Dragon/ Reincarnated Devil

Piece: Pawn x8

Status: Mid-Class Devil

Other Info: Current Red Dragon Emperor/ Oppai Dragon

Speaking of which I may need to organise more therapy for Draig as he did not like the rest of the world finding out about that title

"I suppose," said Asia as she began to calm down.

"Don't worry Asia we'll all be there to support you," said Kiba flashing a confident grin.
"Yes we can do this!" shouted Asia psyching herself up.

After we managed to restore Asia's confidence we went to an auditorium and are sitting on stage while Xenovia and Asia give a speech to the students.

"… and so regardless of whether we are Devils we are still the same people we always were and I hope we can all get along." Xenovia finished confidently.

"Now I'm sure you all have questions so we'll allow everyone to ask questions now." Asia added for good measure.

"Have you guys met Lucifer?" a voice shouted from the back.

"Well the Lucifer mentioned in the bible actually died in the great war but we've met the current Lucifer," Xenovia replied after some thought.

"Oh and Issei is actually rivals with a descendant of the original Lucifer," Asia blurted out.

Oi Asia don't focus their attention on me… too late. I can feel everyone in the gym staring at me waiting for me to explain. "Well as you know I'm the current sekiryuutei while Vali is the current hakuryuukou. So most people say we're destined rivals"

"Who's more powerful you or this Vali guy?" another voice asked.

"I'm probably a little weaker but I'll catch up to him and leave him in my dust someday," I say putting on a cool face.

"And how strong are you guys anyway"

"Issei in terms of raw power Issei is probably above most Gods not battling Tri-Hexa" Xenovia quipped before I could do anything

No. No. No this is bad. I turn around and face the crowd of students all looking at me with shocked expressions until someone says, "The number 1 pervert in existence is a God?" At this point all hell breaks loose. Pretty much every girl is panicking screaming something along the lines of, "He's going to forcefully steal our virginity!"

"Hold on," I yell, "Firstly, Xenovia said I had the raw power of a God she didn't say I was one. Secondly, just because I have power doesn't make me the best, I struggle against technique types and thirdly, if I had all this power before it was revealed and did nothing why would you assume differently now?"

"In case you revealed the supernatural?"

"Damnit stop raising good points," I shouted in frustration, "The point is I won't do anything to any of you girls"

"It's true Issei-senpai has a good heart," Koneko piped up. Ah thank you Koneko-chan you're the best... "Even if he is a pervert." So mean.

"She's right, Issei-san is a good person" Asia backed her up. Ah, I'm truly lucky to have Asia's help.

"Regardless," Saji stepped up, "Hyoudou's perversion is a topic for another day. Are there any other questions"?

"Why was Issei called Oppai dragon?" Curse you, random voice in the crowd. I'll track you down and make you pay for Ddraig's therapy.

"He shouted Oppai in a ratings game against Sona-Kaichou's peerage and Rias-san's older brother produced a children's show about Issei called Oppai dragon because of it" Saji stated matter-of-factly. Damn you Saji you're making me look bad on purpose aren't you.

"Can we see it?" Please say no. Please say no

"No!" Xenovia stated simply. Yes thank every God and all the mauos that Draig won't need additional therapy. "But we have prepared footage of the Gremory Vs Bael and Sitri Vs Agares rating games." That's okay I even showed my cool side in this fight.

The crowd of students watched the matches in awe at the feats we performed until I was sent to fight a certain bishop. This might be a problem. I could feel the familiar feeling of jealously from the guys and disgust from the girls but other than that no one made any comments. That is until Gasper was knocked out, everyone was amazed at the courage but that was nothing compared to when Sairog knocked out Kiba.

"He killed our prince."

"We demand vengeance."

They do realize Kiba is still alive right?

"Serves the damn pretty boy right" The guys were less worried.

Or at least they were until Ria's getting bitten by that lion was shown.

"He will beg for death and only after we've broken him in body and mind will we oblige." The school was united in their hate for Sairog at this point. I'll have to try and clear his name later but for now I'll wait for them to see my cool side. Oh, here it is.

"I love Rias Gremory!" I get nostalgia seeing my [Crimson Cardinal] drive for the first time.

As I look at the crowd I see a lot of the girls looking at me differently. It felt like they had some sort of respect for me. It feels weird. I also feel a strong killing intent from most of the guys in the room, but I try to ignore it.

This Q and A continues for some time without too much incident. How everyone became a devil was revealed earning Kiba the new title "The tragic prince" , while Koneko was called "Neko-chan" by the brave or the stupid. Obviously, Xenovia wasn't allowed to tell everyone that God was dead, so she simply said learned some classified information about the church and was punished for it. SL Strangely enough, after hearing my story some of the girls started crying. I think revealing my identity as a devil has improved my reputation immensely and of course there'll always be room for more in my harem.

That night I was hanging out with the girls in my house when Rias brought some surprising news.

"Issei great news you are being promoted to a high-class devil." What?! Are you sure. Ive only been a devil for a year now.

"But Rias I thought you told me it can take decades for someone to become a high-class devil."

"It can but due to your contribution to the battles with the evil dragons and Tri-Hexa they have made an exception for you."

"But still this seems very soon."

"Ufufufu. Look at it this way Ise-kun. If you become a high-class devil you'll be able to stand on equal footing with Rias," Akeno interjected. Yes, she's right. This is my chance to stand beside the woman I love and shout out my love for her without having to worry about bringing shame to her or her family because of my low status.

Suddenly, I felt someone tapping. I turned around to see Ravel trying to get my attention, "Also Ise-sama I have been informed that this will be the first promotion ceremony held in the human world."

"What? Really? Why?" I say confused about this new information

"It seems that it's a publicity stunt to help humans better understand the devil society."

"Okay but why me?"

"Well there a couple of reasons. Firstly, they want someone humans will be able to relate to somewhat and having only been turned into a devil a year ago leaves you in a better position than most. Secondly, due to the short lifespan of humans, they need someone who will appeal to future generations and devil society has already proved your popularity with children thanks to Oppai-Dragon. And most importantly, as Rias-sama said your contribution to the war was amazing, you single-handedly defeated an evil dragon and managed to delay one of Tri-hexa's heads. Even if you don't realise it you're a hero."

Such kind words form my manager. Thank you Ravel, I feel like I'm going to start crying if you keep piling on praise.

It was 1 am and I still couldn't sleep. Even if Ravel said it I just don't believe I'm worthy of becoming a high-class devil. All I ever really did was fight. I wasn't any good in situations where destruction needed to be avoided like Kiba, I wasn't as kind or caring as Asia, I wasn't smart and strategic like Ravel or Rias, I wasn't good at magic and harnessing demonic energy as Rosweisse or Akeno, and I no matter what I always seem to be a step behind Vali in everything except stubbornness. I'll still try to grow stronger though and get better but at the minute am I really ready for something so important.

Also, I promised Asia and Xenovia that I would take them with me when I became a high-class devil. How can I be sure I'll be able to look after them? What if they get hurt because I hesitate. It's my job to protect them but I don't know if I'm smart enough to protect them if I'm not being told what to do.

What Ravel said about me being a hero I is troubling me as well. Heroes are supposed to be someone everyone looks up to but I don't know if I can do that because I wasn't strong enough Asia died at the start of the year and Rias was almost married to Riser.

At this point Rias woke up and noticed I was still awake. "What's wrong Issei?" she asked as she pulled herself closer to me.

"Nothing Rias. Please go back to sleep." I say smiling since I don't want to worry her.

"Don't lie to me Issei. I know something's wrong. As your King I order you to tell me," she said sternly. The effect was somewhat lessened by the cute pout on her face.

Realising she won't give up I tell her everything that's on my mind.

"Fufufu, Issei you really can be dense you know," she says smiling at me.

"What do you mean?"

"Stop comparing yourself to others. You are being promoted to a high-class devil because you proved yourself to everyone. We all believe in you and we all think you deserve this. Also, how can you not see yourself as a hero? Even if all odds are against you, you fight with everything you have to protect everyone you care about and so what if you fail now and then no one expects you to be perfect. Plus, you always come through in the end, or did you forget that you did save me from the engagement in the end." She says all of this with a reassuring smile and I feel my worries drain away from me. Before long I find myself drifting to sleep

It was the following day at school and a lot had happened overnight. The first thing was that the grigori had announced they would test all students for sacred gears so everyone was excitd to find out I they had one of them. The second, and more disturbing thing, was that the femal population of Kouh had found the Oppai-dragon show and had started righting yaoi fan-fiction of me and Kiba's characters in the show. It was kind of unsettling but the big issue was that they were discussing it in class.

"Did you see the part were [censored to remain T rated]"

Hold on that's too graphic. I'm a pervert but that's just ridiculous. Also, how would I even manage too fit that in … wait why am I thinking about this.

I turn and see Asia looking particularly rd-faced having heard the same thing. Wait, why was she embarassed? No! Asia! Don't be corrupted! You're better than this.

Asia POV

Issei and Kiba doing that. It's kind of... but the church forbids it... but it's so... but the bible says it's wrong... but it also says all devils are evil and that's not true. Hehehe. Oh no, Issei's looking at me. Act natural.

Issei POV

Ok, good I think it was just the shock of hearing such graphic material. I don't think they've managed to corrupt her just yet.

Motohama very pleased with himself. Apparently, he had a sacred gear called [Alchemist's Eye], which allows him to see basic information about anything he looks at. My current theory is that 3 size scouter was just his sacred gear manifesting as a result of his perverted tendencies. What helps support this theory is Aika Kiryuu also has [Alchemist's Eye].

"With this blessed power bestowed upon me the God of perverts I shall ascend to my throne as a harem king."

"Please calm down Motohama", Rossweisse sighed from her desk, "Sacred gears are gifts from the Christian God not Odin-sama". She still hasn't fully forgiven Odin for leaving her behind in Kouh.

"My apologies sensei. I'll keep that in mind. Clearly God himself wishes for me to carry out my dreams."

...

"So, Matsuda what how did your tests go" I say trying to change the subject.

"Apparently I have something called [Twice Critical] but it's a sub-species. For most people it manifests as a single gauntlet but mine manifests as two gauntlets and two shin pads."

"Wow that's amazing! It's kind of like mine then," I say remembering how initially everyone thought I had [Twice Critical].

"Except yours is some all-powerful God Killing weapon and mine is just a weird version of one of the weakest sacred gears."

"Don't be like that having any sacred gear is a rare occurrence the chances of all three of us having one are 1 in 1000000000000."

"Yes, nothing will stop us now. We three will become the invincible perverts" Motohama suddenly yelled out.

Inspired Matsuda yelled in agreement, "No woman is safe from our gaze."

"Our road to the top will be hard but we'll never surrender!" I finish.

Feeling the glares of every girl in the class we decide to lower the volume of our discussion.

I'm trying to decide on Issei's peerage for this story at the minute it will be a mix of his current peerage in canon and other characters I think would be interesting to include. That being said feel free to suggest anyone for his peerage and any comments or criticism is welcome.