Hey. Sorry about not posting the chapter earlier, but I really wanted to get my first chapter of Cloudy Skies out. If you haven't read it already, I ask that you do. You Donten Ni Warau fans might like it.
And now let's get on with the chapter. I hope you guys enjoy it, it's rather lengthy though.
Yo, it's Issei.
This is abrupt, but once or twice, all of you also have things that happen when you're in bed, right?
For example, being late because the alarm didn't go off, or falling off your bed because you moved around while sleeping.
In my case, something that is happening to me right now far exceeds my expectations…
"Unnn…"
A seductive voice comes from very close to me.
When I look next to me, a crimson-haired Onee-sama is sleeping next to me.
Rias-buchou basically forced herself into my home several days ago... Tansa-nii didn't even try to help me.
She seems to have snuck in here while I was asleep... And she happens to sleep naked.
No... I knew about it before. Buchou told me herself that she sleeps naked and she even did the same thing to me when I was sleeping on the infirmary bed at school.
Kuuuuu! I can feel a soft sensation from the left side of my body! She's sleeping while using me as her hug-pillow!
Buchou's smell is stimulating my nose! Why does Buchou smell this good?
I mean, her breast is completely touching my left arm! And my left hand is completely covered by something that is extremely soft! It must be her thigh. My left hand is between her two thighs like a sandwich! A "thigh sandwich"! This is such a wonderful thing!
Thanks to that, I am in a situation where I can't move. No, I don't want to move! There's no way I can end this wonderful situation easily like that!
This only happened just a few days after she started living with me! I thought it was going to feel awkward living with Buchou, but if this kind of thing continues then I am all for it! Banzai!
"...Oh, you're awake?"
So Buchou is also awake!
"Y-Yes, I am. When I woke up, it was like this so I didn't know what to do..."
Yeah... I have no idea what to do. And now that my Master has woken up, I'm even less sure...
"I'm sorry. I felt like sleeping while using you as my hugging pillow. I came in after you went to sleep."
That kind of thing happens!? I really can't understand Buchou's feelings!
Buchou then hugs the left side of my body even stronger. Uoooooooo!
"What should we do? It might be wonderful to stay like this until it's time to wake up... Maybe doing something a little bit naughty would be a good way to communicate with my adorable servant."
Chuu.
Buchou then kisses me on my cheek. W-Why does Buchou adore me this much!? Is it just me or has Buchou started to adore me even more after the incident with Raiser? It's true that I'm getting a nosebleed every day.
"Umm, Buchou...I'm also a guy...s-so if you say things like that..."
"Do you feel like attacking me?"
Buchou replies with a naughty voice. Why is Buchou so good at stimulating me this much!?
"Sure, I'll do anything that will please you."
"—!"
Having her whisper me with her sexy voice, my mind is about to go somewhere else and then—.
KNOCK KNOCK. Someone is knocking at my door.
"Ise-san. It's almost time for morning training."
It's Asia.
WHAT TIMING! IT WAS JUST getting to the good part... no it's not Asia's fault!
Every morning I train hard with Tansa (and show off my body to girls). According to Tansa, I'm still weak. But I beat Raiser didn't I? And he was powerful... right?
Speaking of showing off to girls... they all pretty much flipped out when word got around that the "Pervert Number 1" was now adopted into their "King's" family. Tansa thought it was funny when all the girls started to yell at me about tainting their King...
Do they not know that Tansa's a bit of a perv too? No really! He told me! He even has a Harem apparently! He also has a magazine collection like I do! Though he was crying the other day and said it was ruined... However after a week or so the girls finally got over it and the guys stopped screaming at me to die because of my rockin body. Yeah I said it, it is rockin. Motohama and Matsuda weren't happy either, the first thing they did was try to hit me in the head! What the hell?! Their my friends aren't there?! Bastards.
And another thing. The girls Tansa has at his house are... scary... that brown-haired one almost killed me! Who was that woman?! She practically killed me just be releasing her aura. And Grayfia-san is scary in her own way... especially when she attacks Tansa when he's being "improper".
Anyway...
"Ise-san? Are you still sleeping?"
"No, I'm awake. W-Wait a bit! I mean, wait for me downstairs!"
That's right. I can't let Asia see this situation. It's already bad enough since Asia has started to have a rivalry towards Buchou ever since Buchou started living here.
I don't know why Asia looks at Buchou like that, but Buchou has also accepted the challenge.
Well, they usually talk normally so it doesn't seem to be a serious fight. Anyway, can the two of you please get along...? I don't want to see girls fighting. Or do I? Girl fights can be stimulating too right? Hrm...
Without even knowing what was going through my mind, Buchou puts on a devilish smile.
"Asia, wait for us a bit longer. Both Ise and I need to get ready."
"—!"
WHHYYY?! Buchouuuu! Why are you making it worse!? Even if she's on the other side of the door, I can imagine Asia being speechless.
(SLAM!)
My bedroom door is opened violently.
Asia then sees me, with my upper body up, and Buchou.
Asia has teary eyes. She seems really displeased and is making an unpleasant face...
Buchou hugs my left arm after seeing Asia's face. H-Hey, Buchou!?
"Good morning Asia."
Buchou smiles. Asia, who's really mad, shakes her body.
Then she puts her hand on her clothes. U-Umm, Asia-san?
"I will also get naked! I don't want to be left out!"
"Asia!?"
Seems like today will also start with a stimulating situation.
(Meanwhile...)
Hey. It's Tansa. Want to hear a joke? What do you call two super-pissed off Maou-class devils who are attacking each other while naked?
Dangerous! HAHAHA RIGHT?! RIGHT?! I'm going to die soon and I'm not funny...
So what do you do when two Super-females are trying to kill each other in front of you?
Logic dictates you do one of three things.
1) Enjoy the scene. However I'm unable to do such things as they could both destroy the entire region in a single instant.
2) Run away. I can't do this either as I'm currently frozen from one of Grayfia's attacks that hit me...
3) Intervene. I might have to do this option...
"Stay away from Tansa, stupid servant bitch!" Katerea launches a purple ball of demonic energy at Grayfia.
"EXCUSE ME?! Who was with him first? That's right, I was! So get away from my Ta-chan!" Grayfia screamed back, throwing an ice spear at Katerea.
"Your Ta-chan?! He's mine!" She hurls another purple ball of energy at Grayfia.
"You know, he told me that I was his number one the other day!" WHY DID YOU SAY THAT?!
"Did he call you his number one?!"
TIME TO INTERVENE!
"ENOUGH!" I bellowed, using energy to enhance the volume of my voice.
They both stopped and turned to me.
"Finally... quiet..." I breathed a sigh of relief.
"Now, what did I tell you guys about fighting?" I asked sternly.
"That when fighting you shouldn't hold back on your opponent." Katerea says while making an even bigger ball of energy.
"NOT THAT! About fighting over males..."
"That they don't like to see the girls they care about fight?" Grayfia's the smart one!
"Yes, that exactly." I nodded in agreement.
"But I heard that males enjoy girls fighting? Something about sexual stimulation..." Katerea puts on a thinking face.
"Where did you hear that...?"
"From that Issei boy you seem to like." When did she meet him?!
"When did you meet Issei?!" I question
"The other day. He came by and knocked on the door when you were out. I felt a dragon's energy on the other side of the door and assumed it was an intruder. So I let out my energy when I opened the door. I don't think he was expecting that..."
"And what happened...?" I question her further.
"He passed out from the pressure, and it looked like he couldn't breathe..." she confessed.
"So what did you do?"
"She didn't do anything, Ta-chan. I found Issei-sama passed out and brought him back in for care. It was then that he had a one-sided conversation with Katerea about something sexual."
"I see... so that's where you heard about girl-fights. Well, not that I disagree, but that really doesn't apply to you girls, you know? With your power you would annihilate the country if you fought..."
"I think I get it." Grayfia started
"You don't want us to fight... but then how will we determine who gets to be with you?" Katerea questioned.
"Didn't I already go over this? I love you both equally, so it turns out alright. You both get to share me, and I get to enjoy both of you!"
They both looked at each other and grinned.
"So what you're saying is..." Katerea leaned in closer, and Grayfia did the same.
"You want both of us at the same time?" Grayfia devilish grin widened.
Oh my...
(Issei's House)
"And this is a picture of Ise when he was in grade school."
"Ara ara, so he went into the beach naked."
"Hey Akeno-san! Hey mum, stop showing her things!" Issei shouted to his mother.
Apparently we were having club activity at Otouto's house today. However this is far from club activity... Why am I even here? I could be enjoying myself with Grayfia and Katerea again... and my word they are enjoyable.
"...Ise-senpai's embarrassing past."
"You also can't look, Koneko-chaaaaaaan!" Issei looks like he's about to die.
"...Small Ise." Rias says with a very noticable blush on her face.
"...Ise when he was a child, Ise when he was a child, Ise when he was a child, Ise when he was a child..." She mutters something very disturbing while staring at Otouto's pictures...
"Are you a Shota-con are something?" I asked her. (A/N:A Shota-con is girl who's attracted to young boys)
"I've never heard of her being as such..." Otouto comments
"I think I know how Buchou-san feels!"
Asia grabs Rias' hand. Her eyes are sparkling.
"So you also know how I feel. I'm so happy."
Both of them are insane...
And Kiba is looking at Otouto's childhood pictures with a smile. Disturbing as well...
"O-Oi, Kiba! You don't look!" Otouto lunges at Kiba, and he evades it smoothly.
"Hahaha, don't worry about it. Let me enjoy your album a bit more." Otouto looks frustrated. Poor guy.
Kiba looks at the picture more closely. I stood behind him looking at it. It appears to be Issei playing around with some kid, and the kid's father is holding a sword. In fact, it's a holy sword...
"Do you remember this?" He asks seriously, his tone of voice full of hate.
"Hmm, no, since I was really small back then..."
"Things like this happen, huh. To find it in an unexpected place..." Kiba makes a hollow laugh.
"This is a Holy Sword."
Club activity continued while Kiba kept glaring hatefully at the picture.
As we were all leaving—
"Kiba." He turned to me
"Come with me for a bit." I told him. I think I know what his problem may be...
[BANG!]
The dull clanging of metal reverberated through the azure sky.
"All right. I've got this one."
I promptly caught the soaring baseball with my gloved hand.
"Nice catch, Ise."
Buchou smiled and gave me a thumbs up. We, the Occult Research Club, were practicing baseball on the backyard of the old school building where no grass was growing. Nope, this isn't a Devil's job.
"Next week is Kuou Academy's 'Ball Tournament'. It's a battle between clubs that we can't lose."
So said Buchou with a firm voice. Yeah, one of the school's biggest events, the "Ball tournament", was closing in. Overall, it is an event where we play ball-related sports, such as baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis. These matches include contests between classes, genders and obviously some between clubs. Whether or not you belong to a sports club, it's club mandatory; naturally, that includes the Occult Research Club. What the clubs actually play is announced on the day of the event, we don't know what it will be. When club member numbers differ, the set up is for fair play, at least number wise. According to the Student Council announcement, some sports may require more players, so we need to make sure we have the reserves. And in conclusion, we were practicing sports likely to arise. Today happens to be baseball. As it was evening, the sky was beginning to darken. Typically, we spend our time chatting away in the club room. Recently, we began to change into our PE uniforms and practice sports. Well, while I don't hate moving around for fun, for someone like me who trains in the morning, my stamina is drained the entire day. Training in the morning, lectures at school, practicing sports and Devil's jobs at night... To tell you the truth, it wouldn't be surprising if I died...
"Batting practice is fine now. If it's baseball, then Tansa will be the fourth batter... ara? Where'd Tansa-kun go?"
When I look around Tansa isn't here, and neither is Kiba... I'm the only male left!
"Maybe he went off somewhere? Yuuto isn't here either... he's been acting rather strange lately." Buchou remarks.
Buchou was right. That guy has been thinking about something serious lately. Even during discussions in the Occult Research Club, he would look somewhere else and not participate. I even heard that it became a hot topic in his classroom, "A prince in his thoughts." The girls were worried and excited over his expression. Die, handsome person! -Is what I usually think... but even I thought that he was acting strange lately. This guy was always smiling so this was rather unexpected... If my intuition is right, he started acting strange after we had that club "activity" in my house. Was it the photo? In the Raiser match, his voice harboured some hatred while he spoke to the enemy "Knight". Apparently, Kiba is like this because of "Holy swords". But that's that; for now we have to work hard for the "Ball Tournament".
"Hmmmm..."
Oh, Buchou picked up a baseball manual. Buchou tends to read when things come up. Quite a book worm she is. At home she reads some complicated texts.
"Ara ara. By the way, Ise-kun, did you know?"
Asked Akeno-san.
"Know what?"
"Recently, Buchou started a manual on love."
"...A love manual!?"
I-I'm quite shocked... For Buchou to be reading a book about love... Does this mean she found someone that she likes...? My Buchou... getting touched by another man... Noooooo! I don't want to think about it! Seeing me grabbing my head in shock, Akeno-san began to laugh.
"Ufufufu. Ise-kun, you don't have to worry about it. It'll be all right. It's impossible for Buchou to have a lover while you're not around."
"A-are you sure? I'll believe in you. Ahhh, if Buchou were ever to get a boyfriend I would die..."
"If Buchou were in your shoes, she'd be deeply shocked. Ufufufu, it's her first time. You'll be in trouble, Ise-kun."
"?"
While I didn't understand what Akeno was trying to say, it's not a problem as long as Buchou didn't fall for another man.
"Okay, continuing!"
Buchou swung her bat once, and the training recommenced.
(Next Day)
The "Ball tournament" was approaching. Today we would most likely train hard as well. We were informed to go to the club room after lunch. Apparently, this would be our last meeting. Buchou sure is serious.
"Club-room today as well?" Asked Matsuda while eating his curry-bread.
"Yeah, training for the tournament."
"Hah... Occult research club practising to play ball. But... everyone in your club is sporty, right?"
"Yeah."
We're Devils after all. Compared to humans, we're strong.
"Ise. You should be careful. There're bad rumours about you." Motohama said suddenly while fixing his glasses.
"Wh...what are you talking about?"
"The wild beast Ise, playing around with beautiful girls. He's got a hold on Rias-senpai and Himejima-senpai. He's forcing them to do evil, sexual acts against their will. "Fufufu. The dignified Ojou-sama is making such a slutty face for me! You pig!". Then you abuse them with words and violence."
"Heeeeeeeey! What the fuck is thaaaaat!? I can't even go anywhere near Akeno-san! Tansa would kill me!"
I shouted over these insane rumors. Of course! The hell's with that!?
"There's more. The beast finally set his filthy fangs on the school's mascot, Koneko-chan, who has a loli body. Then he instigated intense sexual intercourse that could easily break her body. He feasted on an underdeveloped body. "Senpai... please stop...". But her words were futile to the beast. His lust for sex then reached the Angel who had just transferred to our school; he attacked Asia-chan on the first day. "I'll teach you about Japanese culture with my special after school lesson". He made the Angel fall down to the abyss... You took her into your house. The never ending hell took place in your small room. The brute Ise's hunt for beautiful girls never ends. ...Well something like that."
"...Are you serious? So everyone is seeing me like that?"
"Well, we spread those rumours."
"Yeah."
Motohama and Matsuda confessed without remorse. It sounds like a lie, right? These guys are my friends!
[KNOCK!] [BANG!]
I hit them without a word! Of course! These fucking shit-heads!
"It hurts, you brute!"
"Yeah. Don't take it out on us, you beast!"
"Don't fuck around! Spreading rumours about me?! You guys! Do you really want to die, seriously!?"
"Hm... We'll go crazy with jealousy if we don't do things like this."
"Hahaha! More like our heads are already fucked over!"
"Regret a little! What are you guys trying to do to my school life!?"
"By the way, there's also a rumour about you and Kiba being a gay couple."
"The beasts lust for sex finally reached the school prince! We spread that as well."
"It's really popular among some girls."
"Kyaaa! Who's bending down and who's sticking it in?"
"Die! Seriously die!"
They are the worst friends possible! Shit! If I didn't known them for so long, I would have beaten the crap out of them already! Seriously these guys! Hah...
"Hey, you two shouldn't spread rumor's like that about Hyoudou-kun." A pink-haired beauty defended me.
It's Murayama-chan! Wait, doesn't she hate me?
"I agree. You know that Tansa-sama will kill you if you keep spreading lies about Issei-kun, right?" A brown-haired bishoujo also stepped it.
Katese-chan?! She hates me too doesn't she...?
Matsuda and Motohama both freeze up at the mention of Tansa-niisama. Ha! Serves you right! My Onii-sama will certainly kill you! Or would he just laugh at me? Hrm...
Wait...
"U-Um... Katese-chan, Murayama-chan... don't you two hate me? Why are you defending me?"
"I asked myself the same question..." Katese confessed
"However after Tansa-sama decided to adopt you into his family you seem... less perverted? No, I'm certain you're still perverted, but you don't show it as openly anymore." Katese pointed out
"Katese is right. Ever since then you've stopped peeping on us with these two, and you even got Rias-oneesama and Asia-chan to like you. Asia-chan even lives with you, so you mustn't be all bad, right?" Murayama added her opinion.
"But don't get us wrong, Hyoudou. We're still watching you." Katese threatened
Hey! What's with that?! You were just defending me and now you're threatening me?!
"Heh... I see... well thank you for defending me... I guess?" I rub the back of my head sheepishly.
As enjoyable as lunch time with my friends is, I have to go to the club room. I left after putting my empty lunch box in my bag. Where's Asia? Oh, she's having her lunch with another girl in the corner. I'm glad that she's fitting in. She did tell me that she made a friend.
"Sorry Matsuda and Motohama, I'll leave now for the club room."
"Oh, you're working hard. That's good for you."
"Were you that into sports?"
"Can't help it. Buchou's order. And since I'm training I'll definitely win this."
"Energetic. Until recently you only became hyped up over porn and stuff."
"You really did change. Did you eat something bad? Does your life change when you see real tits?"
"Well, no matter how many times you see real tits, it's always amazing."
"Die!"
"Die!"
Hmph! Hate me all you want. While you guys are talking crap about me, I'll get to see Buchou's tits! But... did I really change? Really? Well... I did turn into a Devil.
"Hey Asia. Finished lunch?"
"Asia, your boyfriend is calling."
The glasses wearing girl sitting near Asia, Kiryuu Aika, said so with a perverted face.
"B-b-b-boy friend!?"
Flustered. I've never seen her like this before. Well, any girl would get flustered if someone calls her close guy friend her "boyfriend".
"Eh? I'm wrong? But the two of you are always together, so I thought you two were going out."
"T-t-that's...Auu..."
Asia's face began to turn crimson. If you say something like that in a classroom, everyone will look at you... And I'll get embarrassed!
"Hmmm. Is that so? You guys look like a couple. You 're always together and get along well, kinda like a combination. You guys are also living together with your parents' permission, right? A young boy and a girl living under one roof. That'll be... Mufufufu. By the way, I was the one who told her about 'bathing together'! So?! Did you enjoy it?!"
"It was you! What do you mean 'combination'!? Don't say things as if we were robots that can combine! It's rude! Well... I do want to do these things, but I can't do something like that to Asia!"
That's right! I'm the one who has to protect Asia! So I can't do something like that!
"Hmm. That's weird. Asia li... Mugah!"
Asia covered Kiryuu's mouth with both hands.
"Aaaah! Please stop, Kiryuu-san!"
Asia...? I'd never seen her face so red before... Her eyes were watery as well. Does Kiryuu hold some secret that Asia doesn't want me to know? Hmmmm... it's probably girls' talk so it's hard for me to intrude.
"Anyway, Asia. We were told to go to the club room so let's go."
"Okay!"
Asia had yet to calm down. Well, discussing things like this is too stimulating for her when you consider where she was raised. Even I would feel embarrassed if I were told that she were my girlfriend... But, if Asia were my girlfriend, then I would live a happy life. However, right now, I have stronger feelings of protection for Asia. I couldn't consider my life without Asia any more. Asia's smile became a part of it. Musing about my happy life, we neared the club room.
When we entered the room, the other members were already there….and there were also those who didn't belong to the club here as well.
It's the student council? What is Sona-senpai doing here? Looks like Kiba and Tansa are talking in the corner.
And that Saji asshole is here too...
"Oh boy... it's him..." I muttered looking at Saji
"Your balls doing okay?" I asked him, genuinely concerned. I'm a male after all! I can sympathize with that.
"Yeah I'm fine now. And what do you mean "oh it's him..."?! I'll kill you as payback for what you guys did to me!" He shouted in anger.
"Saji..." Sitri-senpai said coldly.
"What did I say about making up with Hyoudou?" She said in her usual stern voice.
"Eh? Ye…yes! Please get along with me….."
Saji also bowed his head down at me reluctantly. He seemed like he wasn't satisfied with it.
"You must have a hard time."
"You too."
Buchou and Kaichou both made a sigh while looking at us.
"Chi. Members of the student council are stronger than the members of your club." Saji tried to insult us.
"What was that?" Tansa stopped talking to Kiba and looked over at is.
"Who's stronger than whom?" He said dangerously, the temperature of the room dropped.
"EEP!" Saji grabbed his mouth with both hands and made a squealing noise.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Saji chanted as he bowed his head over and over again furiously.
"Haha! I'm a Satan! None are stronger than me, and don't you forget it!" He bragged and turned back to talking to Kiba. What the hell are they talking about? I heard something about Excalibur and destroying things...
"Rias, I will be looking forward to the "Ball Tournament"."
Kaichou said to Buchou with a smile, before she left the room.
"Yes, me as well."
Buchou smiled back at her. Oh. I understood immediately that these two are really close. Then she could have helped us in the quarrel between the old houses from the previous incident. But then I thought that it's not that simple to put your head inside the problems between High-class Devils. Or did she believe that Buchou would be able to clear the problem herself? Kaichou left the room after saying that.
"Ise, Asia. Get along with Saji-kun. You will also meet the other members of the student council who are Devils, but don't fight with them. Since we are all spending our school life at the same school. Okay?"
Buchou said to us while smiling.
"Yes!"
(Ball Tournament.)
"Bloo…bloomers."
I became shocked after seeing what Asia was wearing. It was not the school's PE uniform shorts but a bloomer! Before the start of the club matches, Asia suddenly disappeared, and when I thought she came back she was wearing a bloomer. Oooo…her white legs…her thighs…..! Man! She has nice legs like always! Asia was wriggling while making her face red.
"…Ummm…I heard from Kiryuu-san. That the proper uniform for dodge ball is bloomer… An…and also that Ise-san will be happy if I wore this…"
Ki….Kiryuuuuuuuu! That damn bitch! Why on earth did she teach my cute Asia-chan this wonderful…no I mean shameless thing! Shit! Kiryuu's, also known as "Master-mind", actions are shaking my heart!
"You don't like it?"
Asia asked me with a shy voice while looking up at me. !... I felt something burst inside me.
"No, no. It's great, Asia. Thank you very much. Thank you very much!"
I took Asia's hand and thanked her a lot. But Asia herself didn't know what was going on.
"Raise your spirit up, you two."
Buchou was still energetic even after that intense tennis. Well, I was also fired up!
"Osu! I'm getting fired up with Asia's bloomers! Since I'm doing it, I'm not going to lose!"
"Good reply, Ise! I will give you a reward if you work hard!'
…! Wh…..what! Are you serious, Buchou!? I felt some unknown power flowing within me!
"Uooooooo! Oppai!"
I definitely can't lose! Buchou's breasts are mine!
STEP!
"Gyaaa!"
I screamed. Of course, because Asia stepped on my foot.
"Ise-san how about you hand "that" out to everyone?"
Asia said it with a displeased voice. When I looked she had an unpleasant face. She was in a bad mood. Sob…lately Asia-chan had learned how to use violence against me. She must be at a rebellious age. Just like Asia said, there was something I had that I wanted to give to everyone."
"Everyone! Let's put these on as a team!" Their the same headbands we used when playing dodgeball with the Student Council.
Everyone took them from my hand and put them on their forehead. It made me happy. It was worth the effort making them. Then I gave it to Kiba who was still acting weird.
"Here Kiba."
"…Ye…yeah. Thanks."
"…Let's concentrate on winning now."
"…Win, huh. Yeah… Winning is important."
Hm? He sounded as if he meant something. He seemed like he lost at something.
"Look alive Kiba. I already told you I'd help you out with your problem. Focus on this for now." Tansa-niisama told Kiba. What are they talking about? I'm so confused...
"Yeah... I know. Thank you, Tansa-kun." Kiba gave his usual smile to Tansa. Is he back to normal now? No... he still looks sad, but a genuine smile nonetheless.
[Members of the occult research club and the baseball club. Please gather at the ground.]
The announcement which called for us! Our battle was about to start!
"Aim for him! Aim for Hyoudou!"
"Uoooooo! Screw you guys!"
I was shouting at the same time crying while I was dodging incredibly fast balls. The match between clubs that started! The sports we had to do was dodge ball and our first opponent was the baseball club. These guys couldn't hit anyone besides me from their viewpoints!
Buchou. One of the "Two Great Onee-sama". The really popular school idol. Can't aim for her.
Akeno-san. One of the "Two Great Oneesama". School idol. Can't aim for her. If you do, Tansa will execute you.
Asia. The Angel and the number 1 beautiful girl of the second year. And also a Blondie! Can't aim for her.
Koneko-chan. A loli-loli girl who is our school mascot. You feel bad if you hit her.
Kiba. Enemy of every male students in our school, but the girls will hate you if you hit him. Can't aim for him.
Tansa. The super-archrival and super-enemy of all male students, and the "King of Kuou". Aim for him, you're dead.
Me. Brother of the "King" and the not-so-open-about-it-anymore member of the "Perverted Trio". Aim for him and Tansa won't really do anything, just kinda laugh at him.
It's not a problem if you hit him. No, you have to hit him instead. Damn it. Die. Aim every ball at him! Head shot! Die, die you wild beast!
I felt like I could hear their thoughts! The ultimate way to eliminate me! And everyone's evil intents concentrate at me! From every student of this school!
"Kill Iseeeeee!"
"Asia-chaaaaaaaaan! Bloomer's are the best! Iseeeeeee, die!"
"Please! Take Hyoudou down! For Rias-oneesama's sake!
"You have to bring Asia-san back to the good side!"
"Die! Right! No, throw at head on!"
"Kill him! Die! There should be only one loli-con, and that is me!"
"You wouldn't have gotten killed if you didn't come out!"
Even the some in the crowd were telling me to die! Fuck all of you! All of their eyes were sending an intent to kill directed at me! Damn it! Why did this happen! My bad feeling turned into reality!
"All of the balls are concentrated towards Ise! In terms of strategy, this would be "sacrifice"! Ise, this is a chance!"
"Buchouuuu! I will do my best! Shit! I'm not doing this for fun!"
If Buchou was counting on me, then I had to work hard even if that meant using my body as a shield! A ball aimed at me was blocked by Koneko-chan, who then used the ball to take down the opponent in one shot! Yes! At this rate we could get 1st place! The only thing left to do was for me to dodge the ball and run! When I was thinking like that, one big built baseball boy came and aimed for Kiba!
"Shit! I don' care whether I get hated! You damn handsome!"
Ooou! That guy had so much hatred towards handsome guys that he aimed for Kiba instead of me! Get hit! Well that's what I thought…
"What are you doing gazing around for!?"
I went towards Kiba while shouting because he was still in his own world. I stood in front of him to protect him.
"…Ah. Ise-kun?"
Ah Ise-kun? My ass! What the fuck are you doing!? And the ball came towards me! Can't be helped! I will use my body to stop the ball! When I was thinking like that, the ball changed it's direction.
SMASH!
"…!"
It hit... oh dear god... *ow*
There stood Tansa-niisama. With his hand outstretched, and the ball gripped tight in his hands. The grip on it was so overpowering that the ball practically flattened. His hair now shadowing his eyes, which were glowing red.
Tansa then hurled the ball at a member of the baseball club. It hit him so hard that he was sent flying back several feet. The ball then magically bounced back towards Tansa-niisama.
He made a maniacal grin, and picked the ball up again.
The slaughter of the baseball club ensued. Tansa took out all 9 of their members in less than a minute. .
[The Occult research club wins!]
The announcement reached my ears, as most of the baseball club was carted off with injuries and bruises.
It was raining hard outside. We were lucky that it rained after the tournament.
SLAP!
There was also a bitter sound which echoed along with the sound of rain. Buchou just slapped someone. Not me. It was Kiba.
"How is it? Did you wake up?"
Buchou was quite angry. For the ball tournament, we, the occult research club, got 1st place. Me, Asia and Koneko-chan went back and obtained 1st place as a whole team… But there was one person who didn't cooperate. I'm talking about Kiba. He did contribute a couple of times but he was doing nothing most of the time. Buchou got angry at him a couple of times during the match but he didn't seem to care. I would have gotten pissed if Buchou didn't. Even if he got his cheek slapped, Kiba still didn't make any expression nor talked. What is this guy… Is he really Kiba? Because of the sudden change he looked like a totally different person. He was a good looking guy who always had a refreshing face. Then he suddenly made the usual smiley face.
"Are you done now? The ball tournament has finished as well. We won't be practicing anymore so can I take a rest until it's night time? I'm a bit tired so I will take a break from the usual club activity. I'm sorry for my behaviour. Seems like I didn't feel well today."
"Kiba, you okay?"
"It's none of your concern."
I asked him but Kiba replied coldly with a smiley face.
"Even I'm getting worried about you."
"Worried? Who worries about who? I think it's normal for Devils to live by how they want. Well, I think I'm at fault for not listening to my master this time."
Hmmm, maybe I should tell him a bit. But why am I supposed to do this? It's usually the other way around. I say something insane, and Kiba calms me down.
"I'm concerned about you Kiba. We're comrades, aren't we?"
"Comrades…"
Kiba then made a gloomy face.
"Yes, comrades."
"You are always burning… Ise-kun. You're so strong now... much stronger than all of us. You fought against Raiser for Buchou, and lately I started to remember the basic things."
"Basic?"
"Yeah, that's right. The reason why I am fighting."
"Isn't it for Buchou?"
That's what I thought. But he rejected it immediately.
"No. I'm living so I can seek my revenge. Holy-sword Excalibur. Destroying that is the reason why I am living."
Kiba had a face with a strong determination. That time, I thought that I had seen his real face.
I'm walking without using an umbrella under the heavy rain.
I think it's a good rain that can cool my head off.
—I had a fight with Buchou.
I rebelled for the first time against my master who saved my life. It was a failure as "Kiba Yuuto".
However, I had never once forgotten my revenge towards the holy-sword Excalibur. I was just getting senile with the lifestyle at school.
I had made comrades, obtained a lifestyle, and received a name. I also received a purpose in life from my master, Rias Gremory.
Asking for more happiness is a bad thing. It's certainly bad.
Until I achieve my purpose, I have never thought that I can continue to live on behalf of my "comrades"—.
Splash.
I heard a sound of water that is different from the sound of rain.
There is a priest in front of me. By hanging a cross around their neck, they speak of the holiness in the name of God that I so despise.
They are one of the things I hate. The target of my hatred. I even think that I don't mind killing him if he is an exorcist.
—!
The priest has a blood patch on his stomach and when he coughs out some blood, he falls down.
Was he attacked by someone? Who? —An enemy?
"—!"
Sensing an abnormal presence, I created a demonic-sword instantly. —It's a killing intent!
SPARK!
There is a reflection of metal under the rain, then there's a spark.
When I move my body towards the place where the killing intent is coming from, there is someone wielding a long sword who comes to attack me.
This person is wearing same clothes as the priest that just died front of me. —A priest. Except, this one is giving off a powerful killing intent clearly.
"Yahooo. It's been a while."
I know the boy priest who is giving a disgusting smile.
A white-haired crazy priest, Freed Zelzan. He's the one we fought in the previous incident involving the Fallen-Angels.
...He is showing the same disgusting smile that is ticking me off like before.
"...Looks like you are still in this town. What is your business today? I'm sorry, but I'm in a really bad mood today."
I said that with an angry tone, but he simply laughs it off.
"Well that's good timing. Wonderful! In my case I'm so happy that I'm going to shed some tears because of my reunion with you!"
So he still has his cocky way of talking. Seriously, he really does get on my nerves. I already hate him for being a priest.
When I try to make a demonic-sword in my left hand, the long sword he is wielding starts to emit a holy aura.
—! That light! That aura! That glow!
—How can I forget!
"I was getting bored of priest hunting, so this really is a good timing. Very Good. Nice timing indeed. My Excalibur and your demonic sword, can you let me check which one is stronger? Hyahahahaha! I will repay you by killing you!"
He lunged at me with Excalibur. He makes a powerful downward slash with his sword at my demonic-sword. I try to defend but it shatters on contact. He then brings his sword up and goes to stab me.
I close my eyes and brace myself, expecting to get impaled.
But—
"First you run off looking all depressed and emo, and then I find you fighting an Excalibur? I thought I told you I'd help you with this."
—Tansa-kun! Tansa-kun's voice reaches my ears. When I open my eyes, he's blocking the sword... with only a finger.
"...Fuuu."
I took a breath after I drank a cup of water in the kitchen.
I just finished calming down a situation between Buchou and Asia. They were fighting over who gets to sleep with me, so I calmed them down by saying I would sleep with both of them. Lately I've been thinking about my Harem King dream. It's harder than an imagined. In the simulation I made in my head it went something like this—
"Fufufu. So which girl should I pleasure today?"
"Ise-sama! Please pick me! I beg you!"
"What are you talking about!? I'm a slut that can't live without master's penis! So please pick me!"
"Don't get in my way! Oni-sama! I can't endure it anymore! I beg you! Please come inside me!"
"Hahaha! Hey hey give me a break. I only have one body you know? So make a row! So choose the order nicely. Hahaha, what troublesome kittens you are."
In my head, it was perfect... but reality is harsh. I pretty much just had the oppurtunity to have sex with Rias-buchou and Asia but I chose to ran away instead. Aaaah... I'm so useless.
[Partner.]
Oh! It's Ddraig... What made you want to talk to me? I haven't heard from you since the rating game. Were you running away from me?
[Don't say that. I won't run away this time. Let's talk a bit.]
I sat down on the sofa in the living room.
"Hmph. Coming out of nowhere."
[Nah, Don't say that. Seems like your head is full of erotic things tonight. Per usual I suppose.]
Ddraig said while making a sigh.
"Shut up! I'm at that age! …And what did you want to talk about?"
[I don't mind talking about the opposite sex.]
"…You were listening?"
[Well I am always with you, so I can hear it whether I want to or not.]
Is that so? So you can hear everything. And it's even worse because it seems like he can hear my thoughts as well.
[The Gremory and their servants are beings with extra-ordinary affection among the devils. Your master and friends are the same as well. Especially the love Rias Gremory has towards you is deep… Seems like she adores you a lot.]
"…Yeah. I don't know why but she adores me a lot."
I answered him while blushing. That's right. I am being especially taken care of by Buchou. I think she started to adore me even more after I beat Raiser. Even in front of the other club members, the other servant devils, she hugs me… I even get kissed on the cheek sometimes… I'm happy but also embarrassed so I don't know what to do.
[Kukuku. You are probably at the age where you should experience that stuff. You should experience that kind of stuff as soon as you can. You won't know when the Albion will appear.]
"…Hey. I wanted to ask you before but who is this "Albion" you always talk about?"
[…The white dragon, Vanishing Dragon.]
"Vanishing Dragon?"
[You know that the three sides of God and Angels, fallen-angels and devils were having a big war a long time ago, right?]
"Yeah."
[That time other powers gave their support to certain sides. Fairies, spirits, European monsters, Asian Youkai and humans. But the dragons were the only beings that didn't side with any of them.]
"Why was that?"
[Hmm I wonder. I don't know the actual reason. But dragons are beings that are made from a mass of powers and they all act freely and selfishly. There were dragons that turned into devils or those that sided with God. But the majority of them didn't care about the war and lived freely.]
So Dragons are troublesome creatures? Living how they want to... that sounds nice.
[But during the Great War between the three powers, there were two stupid dragons that started a fight. And those two were in the highest class of dragons and they had a power that rivaled that of God and Maou. They started to fight each other while taking down the guys of the three powers. For the three powers, there wasn't anything more troublesome than these two dragons. The three powers were having a serious war to take control of this World, and the two dragons were disturbing the battlefield without any care.]
"Why were the two fighting that much?"
[No idea. It's like they weren't interested in anything at all. The two dragons probably can't remember the reason why they started to fight. And for the first time, the leaders of the three powers joined hands. "We have to get rid of those two dragons, or else it's not a matter of war any more!" Like that.]
…The groups who are enemies forming an alliance. And the reason for that is a fight between dragons.
[The two dragons that got their fight interrupted became mad. [Don't get in the way of our fight!], [A mere God and Maou shouldn't be interrupting a duel between dragons!] - they responded like idiots. They went head on and tried to eat God, Maou, and the leaders of the fallen-angels. Well, that was a mistake, I guess.]
So those two dragons were...
[In the end the two dragons got cut into pieces and their spirits were sealed within human bodies as Sacred Gears. The two dragons that were sealed within humans used them as vessels, they encountered each other and fought each other countless times. Every time one of them won and one of them died. Sometimes one of them was already dead before the other one came and so they didn't fight, but most of the times they did. If the vessel, human, dies then the dragons stop functioning for a certain time. Their spirits float around in this world until the humans with dragon powers are born. That cycle has repeated countless times for many long years.]
"And those two dragons are you and the vanishing dragon, huh."
[Yeah that's right. This time it was you who became my host. And you're a devil... not just any devil at that, but a member of the Satan family now. You even have the power of Satan, though you don't have much control over it. I've never had a host like you before... you certainly have the potential to be my strongest possessor. And you managed to reach Balance Breaker in only seven days, granted you had some help, but seven days nonetheless. That's why I am looking forward to it. I wonder what's going to happen this time?]
"Listen up Ddraig! I want to get promoted to a high-class devil and become a Harem-king! My dream is to form an army of bishoujo by making lots of girls my personal servant devils!"
Ddraig became speechless for a moment and started laughing.
[Hahaha! It's also my first time having a host like you as well. Most of the hosts in the past either got too proud of our powers or too terrified of our powers, with none of them living a decent life.]
So does that make me weird?
[You are weird but not abnormal. Either way you are a being that is possessed by a dragon. In whatever age and country, Dragons represent power. You know how, even though they come in many different forms and shapes, there are pictures and carvings of dragons in many different countries? Throughout the ages humans admired dragons, respected dragons, and feared dragons. Unwittingly, dragons fascinate those around them. Or those with power gather around the dragons. If there are people who come to you with admiration or to challenge you, then it's most likely the power of the dragon.]
"So will I be targeted by a lot of strong guys?"
[To fight strong foes that are attracted to power. That's the path of those who possess the dragon-emperor. But you don't have to be pessimistic. Women would come to you as well.]
"Are you serious!?"
[Yeah, I'm serious. All of my hosts were surrounded by the opposite sex. I think you call them popular, right? They didn't have to worry about the opposite sex at all.]
"Really?!" I bowed my head in respect.
"You seriously are an amazing Sacred Gear, Ddraig!"
[…You are suddenly looking at me with respect and are talking to me with respect… It's certainly my first time having a host like you who changes his attitude like that.]
"What are you talking about Ddraig-sensei! I'm not in a position to say rude things to you! Aaaah sensei, I will be under your care from now on!"
[…You seriously are a man who is hard to understand. But certainly it's going to get interesting. Well let us both not get killed by Vanishing Dragon then.]
"Oh yeah. By the way is the "Vanishing Dragon" strong?"
[He's strong. To begin with, we had powers that could even dominate God and Maou. It's just that we had a curse put on us when we got turned into Sacred Gears. We are in a tight situation to release our full powers. Even so, if you get used to it, high-class devils and high ranked angels are nothing against us.]
I get it now. So if I and the guy who possess the "Vanishing Dragon" master how to use our Sacred Gears then we can become that powerful.
"Either way my current aim is Buchou's oppai. With Buchou's oppai, I'm going to…."
[You are going to grope it?]
"No, I'm going to suck it!"
[…...]
I said it to him clearly. I don't know why but the emperor of dragons became silent. Did he lose his words? I continued on without caring about it.
"The sensation of Buchou's oppai… I can still feel it within my hands. If I get another chance I want to grope it for a whole day! Even Buchou might give it to me as a "treat" for her servant. But that's not enough! Guys have to aim higher! Guys who become satisfied with groping oppai are second rate lechers! That's why I'm going to suck her oppai!"
[…I …is that so? Well, do your best.]
Ddraig sounded shocked by my words. But I'm serious, emperor of dragons.
[…Supporting to suck a woman's tits huh… Seems like I went down hard. But that may also be fun. Having a partner like this sometimes might be good.]
He seemed like he agreed to it even though he made a sigh. He seems to see me at weird times.
"Ou! Let's work together partner! To suck Buchou's oppai and kick the white-guy's ass!"
[Yeah, you are right partner.]
Like this me and the emperor of dragons made a promise for our new objective at midnight.
Home. Asia and I are headed home after finishing up at school. Buchou told us to go home by ourselves today, as she had some business to attend to. We finally got home after a long day and I went to open the door. When I touched the door, I felt something bad.
SHIVER…
What is this? It felt like there was a signal within my body forewarning me of danger. I felt a similar feeling like this before. If I remember, it was the time when I met Asia for the first time and took her to the Church. When I saw the Church, my body trembled.
GRIP.
Asia grabbed my hand with her shaking hands. It seems like Asia also felt something unpleasant. Then this is the feeling that can only be felt by devils. There is someone inside my house. No, it can't be… Mum! I imagined my mum in danger in my head and opened the door quickly. I took my shoes off and headed straight off to the kitchen! It must be a joke! Mum! No, it can't be! Is the fact that I am a devil revealed? By whom? Fallen-angels? God? Angels? People related to the Church? Any of those are dangerous! They would cut down and kill any of those related to us without mercy! In my head, I started to remember the dead body that was killed by that shit priest Freed. The corpse that was cut many times by him. My mother is going to turn out like that!? Shit! Don't fuck around! That kind of thing…! That will not happen!
Mum wasn't in the kitchen. But I heard laughter from the living room. I went there quickly and saw two unfamiliar girls and mum who was laughing.
"And this is a picture of Ise when he was in primary school. Look. This is the picture when his togs got ripped at the swimming pool. It was very troublesome. He went to the pool's slide with his togs ripped."
"…Mu…mum?"
Mum looked at me when she realised I was there.
"Oh Ise. Welcome back. What happened? You look pale."
"Hauuuuu. I'm so glad."
Asia sat down on the ground as if she was relieved. After I found out my mum was safe I took a deep breath and calmed down. But I couldn't get rid of my uneasiness. Of course. Because there were two unfamiliar women. They were both young foreigners with a Rosario hanging around their chest. Both of them looked about my age. One had chestnut coloured hair and the other one had blue hair with a green mesh and scary eyes. Both of them were quite beautiful. But by the way they behaved even I could tell they were no ordinary people. Both of them were wearing a white robe. Are they related to the Church? An exorcist? That's bad? I can't fight in a place like this.
"Hello, Hyoudou Issei-kun."
The woman with chestnut hair smiled at me. Next to her was the girl with green mesh and there was a weapon covered in cloth next to her. That's it. I can feel foreboding danger from that weapon. I can feel something very unpleasant from it with my skin. It's probably something to destroy us devils.
"Nice to meet you."
I greeted her with a fake smile. But her eyes changed and she looked puzzled.
"Huh? Don't you remember? It's me?"
…Huh? The chestnut haired girl pointed at herself. No, no. I don't remember you. Mum gave a photo to me because I looked confused. It's the photo with the holy-sword. Mum pointed at the boy who I was friends with when I was small.
"It's this child. Shidou Irina-chan. That time she was like a boy, but now she is a proper lady so even I was shocked."
…Excuse me? This girl…is the boy who lived in the neighbourhood when I was small and the one I often played with? Eeeeeeeeh!? The boy in the picture! It was a girl!? It wasn't a boy!?
"Long time no see, Ise-kun. Did you mistake me for a boy? It can't be helped since I was a troublemaker just like the boys. But it seems like we both have changed in the time we didn't see each other. Really. You can't tell what can happen in a reunion."
Her words sounded like she meant something. Yes, she had realised my identity.
"I'm glad that both of you are safe."
Asia and I were hugged by Buchou.
Irina and the other girl had left my house after talking for 30 minutes. She had come to Japan after a long time. She apparently came here because it's the town she lived in as a child. She said that she went to England because of her parents' work. But no matter how I think about it, her parents are related to the Church. Asia and I tried not to get too involved with them and left the talking to my mum. Especially since Asia didn't want to get in contact with people related to the Church. I forced her to do something and made her wait in her room. I was prepared to fight if anything were to happen… But I'm glad nothing happened. After that Buchou returned home. Like us, she came home with a pale face. After she confirmed mine and Asia's safety, she suddenly hugged us.
"Are you injured? I think they knew about us being devils, but I think they couldn't lay a hand on us in a normal residence and especially in front of your mum who is a normal human."
"Both Ise-san and I are safe, Buchou-san."
Buchou hugged me and Asia even tighter and held us like valuable things.
"Aaah, Ise. I'm glad… If something were to happen to you and Asia, I… After the normal club activity I was called in by Souna and was listening to the story about people related to the Church intruding the town. And I also heard that they have a holy-sword with them."
Buchou came home late because she had a talk with Kaichou. When she got close to my house, she realised the abnormal presence and came rushing here. Buchou confessed that she thought of the worst when she entered the house and felt the presence of a strong holy power. It seemed like her heart was beating fast.
"I thought that the worst might have happened to my cute servants. I prepared for the worst scenario you know…? If I were to bid farewell to you so soon, then I would have regretted it till death. I'm sorry. I should have treated you two with more importance…"
[The Gremory and their servants are beings with extra-ordinary affection among the devils.]
I remembered what Ddraig had told me last night. I think it's the truth as well. Buchou gave a sigh of relief and shed a tear after confirming our safety. She must have been extremely worried about us.
"Buchou-san. I'm also sorry for talking back to you. I thought that Buchou-san would take Ise-san away from me… I thought that I couldn't win…"
Asia apologised. Buchou smiled and patted Asia's head.
"It's okay."
Buchou then hugged us with love. Aaah, I can feel Buchou's love. Ma…maybe she would let me do even naughty requests…
"Buchou, oppai."
"Yes, I know Ise. You really are a spoiled child…"
"No."
Asia separated me from Buchou. Nggggh, it was a good chance. Buchou made a sigh and continued talking after the three of us had calmed down.
"According to Sona, who had met those two at noon, they want to negotiate with me, the devil Rias Gremory, who has this town as her territory."
"The people from the Church want to negotiate with a devil?"
Buchou nodded at my question. This was shocking. The devils and Christians are enemies. And the negotiation came from them, huh.
"Then is it a pact? Or a request?"
"…I'm not sure what they are planning, but they are planning to come to the club room after school tomorrow. They apparently promised God that they won't attack us."
"Can you believe them?"
"We have to. We have to believe in their belief since they are the believers of God and they are coming to request something from devils, when we are supposed to be evil beings to them. They seem to be under pressure and it's certain that it's trouble. I have a bad feeling about this… From their story, the priests that come to this town keep getting killed."
Buchou's eyes became sharp and she had a serious face. It certainly was scary… Even that shit priest Freed who sided with the fallen-angel detests us. If it's a true believer of God, then the way they look at us is even worse. Something was going to happen. Even I, who was new to this "world" could feel that.
Yo. It's Tansa.
I'm currently gathered in the Clubroom along with the rest of the members and two exorcists. Rias and Akeno are sitting on the sofa with our guests while the rest of the members are in the corner. I'm sitting on the desk with my feet up, per usual when things get serious. They all seemed on edge, probably because of the two Excalibur's over there. The most dangerous one was Kiba. He's glaring at them with intense hatred. I thought I told him to calm down...
"Recently the Holy-swords Excaliburs that were kept by the Catholic Church Headquarter Vatican, Protestant Church, and Eastern Orthodox Church were stolen."
Stolen. I heard about this from Sirzechs a couple days ago. We apparently have nothing to do with this. A good thing too, if I found out that Sirzechs or the rest of the kiddies were stealing Excalibur's... they'd have to deal with me. Why would I do that you ask? Because of a certain Beautiful Angel, one of the two (before now), we knew of my existence. And I'd rather not have to fight her, I like her too much.
"Excalibur itself doesn't exist." Rias explains to Otouto who looked confused.
"I'm sorry. One of my servants recently became a devil, so can we continue this conversation while explaining about Excalibur?"
The chestnut-haired one nodded at Buchou's request.
"Ise-kun. Excalibur broke in the war a long time ago."
"Now it looks like this. This is Excalibur."
They all tensed up when the Blue-haired one brought out her sword.
"Excalibur was broken into pieces during the war a long time ago. The fragments were collected and turned into a new form by alchemy. It was made into 7 swords. This is one of them." She explained.
"The Excalibur I hold is "Excalibur Destruction". It's one of the 7 holy-swords that were created. The Catholic Church is in control of it."
The rope on the Chestnut-haired girl's arm started to change shape aswell.
"Mine is "Excalibur Mimic". I can change its shape into anything I want so it's really useful for carrying around. Just like this, each "Excalibur" has its unique ability. This one is in the possession of the Protestant Church."
"Irina… There's no reason to tell these devils the ability of Excalibur, is there?"
"Ara Xenovia. Even if they are devils we still have to form a trustworthy relationship with them in this situation. Also, even if my sword's ability is revealed, I won't fall behind all the devils here."
She stated confidently. She probably has confidence that they could beat every devil here. Were they not told that I was staying here?
"…So what does the stolen Excaliburs have to do with this country located in the east of the World?"
Rias said with the same attitude as before. She must be trying to remain calm. The Blue-haired one, Xenovia I think it was, continued to talk.
"The Catholic Church was in possession of two Excaliburs including mine. The Protestant Church also had two. Also in the Eastern Orthodox Church there were two as well. The last one went missing in the previous war between God, devils, and fallen-angels. One Excalibur was stolen from each Church. The ones that stole them escaped to Japan, and brought them to this town."
"Looks like my territory is full of incidents. So who are the ones that stole the Excaliburs?"
"The ones that stole them were the Grigori."
"Oh good grief..." I muttered as Rias widened her eyes. I'll have to pay those Grigori-idiots a visit...
"The holy-swords were taken by the fallen-angel organisation? It's not a matter of mistake. But certainly it would be the fallen-angels when it comes to stealing them. For the devils working at the top, holy-swords does not give them much interest."
"We know the main culprit who stole the Excaliburs. One of the leaders of Grigori, Kokabiel."
"Kokabiel… One of the leaders of the fallen-angels that survived the previous wars since ancient times… I never expected to hear the name of the one that appears in the Bible."
"We sent priests, exorcists, to this town secretly but they kept getting killed."
"Our request… No. Our order is to not to have any devils intrude in the battle between us and the fallen-angels for the Excaliburs. In other words, we came here to tell you not to interfere with this incident."
"Such manner of speech. Is it restraint? Are you thinking that we might collaborate with those fallen-angels? Perhaps that we might team up with them to do something with Excalibur?"
"The headquarters think that it might not be impossible."
"The higher-ups don't trust devils and fallen-angels. We were ordered as [If the holy-swords are taken away from God's side then the devils would also be happy right? The fallen-angels would also profit from it. For those reasons it won't be weird for them to form an alliance. That's why we are giving you a warning. If you form an alliance with the fallen-angel Kokabiel then we will eliminate you all. Even if you're the little sister of the Maou, by our boss."
Xenovia said it casually without caring about Rias' glare.
"You know..." I brought my feet off the desk and stood up. The two exorcists turned to me. I towered over them.
"It would be most unwise for you to lay even a finger on the Gremory girl."
"Oh? And why is that, devil?" The blue haired one brought her sword up and removed the bandages around it, ready to fight.
"I was asked by her brother to protect her and her friends. I will not allow you to touch them." I spoke with authority.
"Asked by the Maou himself? Who are you?" Xenovia pointed her sword at me
"You guys really should have done your homework. Your boss may have told you about the Sister's of Maou being here, but did he tell you anything else?" I questioned
"No. We were told that only Rias Gremory and Sona Sitri, sisters of Lucifer and Leviathan were here."
"For shame... I thought the rumor would have spread by now. But I guess not..."
"Who are you?!" She demanded and pointed her Excalibur at my neck.
"I..." I brought my hand up to her Excalibur and touched it.
"What?!" She looked shocked a devil touching a holy-sword.
"Am the Maou." I spoke and I let out some of my wings.
12 wings, darker than the emptiness of space sprang out from my back. The two girls' eyes widened and they stood frozen in fear.
They were visibly shaking from the pressure I was exerting.
I then took my fingers off of her sword and retracted my wings.
"Fufuffufu." I giggled at them, and they looked confused.
"Do not be afraid, I am not a threat to you. In fact, I already promised Gabriel I wouldn't touch anyone from the church unless they threatened me." I confessed and sat back down.
"You know the Gabriel-sama?!" Irina questioned, surprised.
"I do. I've almost made her fall several times in fact..." I trailed off. Rias finally intervened.
"If you know that I am the sister of a Maou, then it means that you have lots of connections with the higher-ups in the Church. Then I will say it. We will not form an alliance with the fallen-angels. Never. In the name of the Gremory house. I will not do something that would tarnish the name of our Maou!"
"Fu. Hearing that is good enough. I had to warn you just in case that Kokabiel is hiding himself in this town along with the three Excaliburs. If something were to happen I would be the one to be hated by the bunch in the Church headquarters. Well, we won't ask for cooperation. If you were to form an alliance with God's side temporally, then it would affect the balance of the three factions. Especially if it's the little sister of a Maou."
"Where is the person the Orthodox Church dispatched?"
"They have that person put on hold for this case. They are planning to protect the last Excalibur if Irina and I fail."
"So it's just the two of you? You are going to retrieve the Excaliburs from the leader of the fallen-angel with just the two of you? How reckless. Are you trying to die?"
"Yes."
"I have the same view as Irina, but if it's possible I don't want to die."
"…You came here to Japan prepared to die? The belief in your teaching is extreme like always."
"Don't talk ill of our beliefs, Rias Gremory. Right, Xenovia?"
"Right. Also the Church decided that it would be better to eliminate all of the Excaliburs rather than letting them get used by the fallen-angels. Our minimum objective is to get the Excaliburs away from the fallen-angels. To accomplish that, it's okay for us to die. The only way to fight against the Excaliburs are Excaliburs."
"Is it possible with only the two of you?"
"Well, we won't die in vain."
"You seem confident. Do you have a secret weapon?"
"Maybe. I will leave it to your imagination."
"…"
"…"
"So you don't have anything..." I said what was on everyone's mind. Xenovia looked at me irritated.
"Then we will take our leave now. Let's go Irina."
"So you won't drink your tea? I can prepare a snack for you."
"I don't need it." Xenovia declined.
"I'm sorry. See you."
Shidou Irina also apologised with her hand. They both tried to leave, but they then looked towards Asia.
"When I saw you in Hyoudou Issei's house I thought that maybe it was you. Are you the "Witch" Asia Argento? I never expected to meet you in a place like this."
Her body shook when she was called Witch.
"Are you the rumored "witch"? The former holy-maiden? You are said to have the power that can also heal devils and fallen angels, right? I heard that you were sent somewhere after getting exiled, but I never thought you became a devil."
"…Ummmmm…I…I…"
"It's okay. I won't tell the higher ups what I saw here, so rest assured. People who were around the "Holy-maiden Asia" will also get shocked as well."
"…"
"But to become a devil. The one who was called a "Holy-maiden". You fell to the lowest place you could. Do you still believe in our God?"
"Xenovia. There's no way that she, who became a devil, still believes in God."
"No, I can smell the "belief" from her. It might be an abstract way of saying it. But I'm sensitive to these things. There are people who betray the teachings and still have guilt within them because they couldn't forget the teachings. I can feel something similar coming from her."
"Is that true? Asia-san, you still believe in God even if you have turned into a devil?"
Asia replied with a sad expression
"…I just can't put it aside. I believed in it for my whole life…"
Hearing that, Xenovia took her sword and pointed it at Asia. Xenovia approached Asia, but Otouto jumped up in front of her.
"Don't touch her." He said clearly.
"If you come close to Asia, I won't forgive you. You called Asia a "Witch" didn't you?"
"Yes I have. Right now she is a being at least fit to be called a "Witch"."
"Don't fuck around! Not even a single person helped her when she needed help! Those who can't understand Asia's kindness are a bunch of idiots! It's also wrong that none of them tried to become her friend!"
"Do you think the "Holy-maiden" needed friends? What's important is the charity to others. The "Holy-maidens" are finished when they seek friendship and love from others. She could have continued to live with the love from God. So Asia Argento didn't have the right to be a "Holy-maiden" from the beginning."
How foolish... they didn't even tell them that God is dead...
"So you guys selfishly made her into a "Holy-maiden" and abandon her because she's different from everyone else? That's fucked up… It fuckin is!"
He continued to vent his anger.
"None of you know what she went through! What God!? What love!? That God didn't do jack shit when Asia was in a dangerous situation!"
But Xenovia answered calmly.
"God loved her. If nothing happened then it means that she didn't believe in him enough, or her belief was fake."
"What are you to Asia?"
"Family. Friend. Comrade. That's why I will help Asia. I will protect Asia! If you try to lay a hand on her, I will turn all of you into my enemies."
Xenovia sharpened her eyes at his provocation.
"Is that a declaration to us…all of those in the Church? Something big coming out from a single devil. Gremory. I think you didn't educate him enough?"
"Ise, sto…"
Rias tried to calm him, but Kiba stood in front of Otouto.
"That's good timing. I will be your opponent."
Kiba was carrying his sword, and there was an enormous aura of intent to kill coming out of his body.
"Who are you?"
Kiba smirked at Xenovia's question.
"I'm your senpai. Though I apparently was a failure."
Otouto and Kiba are standing across from the two exorcists. I made a red barrier around us. It should be strong enough to hold out against Otouto's Balance Breaker, should be even need to use it.
"Then let's start."
Irina and Xenovia took their white robe off and were wearing black battle purpose clothes. The clothes really show off their curves. That Xenovia is really good looking too...
Issei stood confidently, with the completed Boosted Gear, across from Irina who changed her sword into a Katana. After appraisal, there isn't a way Irina could beat Issei unless she managed to directly hit him with her sword.
Kiba activated his sacred gear and created several demonic swords.
"…Are you laughing?" Issei questioned him, now in his battle-mode. He really did change after my training.
"Yeah. The thing I wanted to defeat and destroy appeared right in front of me. I'm happy. Fufufu, I had even heard that by being close to a devil and a dragon, "powers" would gather. But for me to encounter it this early."
"…"Sword Birth", huh. The possessor can create any demonic-sword they imagine in their head. It's unique among the Demonic-sword related Sacred Gears… I heard that there was a "subject" that avoided from being disposed by the "Holy-sword Project"… Is that you?"
He didn't answer and just directed his killing intent at her. More like her sword rather than Xenovia herself.
"Hyoudou Issei-kun."
"When I met the boy that I haven't seen for so long, and he turned into a devil… I was shocked."
"Ummmm Shidou Irina… Can I call you Irina? Do we have to fight? I already said what I wanted to regarding what you said about Asia. I don't think we have to battle."
"A pitiful Hyoudou Issei-kun. No, I will call you Ise-kun since I knew you since a long time ago. And what trick has destiny played on us! I went to England because I found out that I can use holy-swords, and I thought that I could be a representative of God! Aaah, this also must be a trial that God has given me! The land that I haven't been back in for so long! A harsh destiny where my childhood friend has turned into a devil! The way time moves is harsh! But by moving forward, I will turn into someone with the true belief towards God! Now Ise-kun! I will give judgment to you with this Excalibur! Amen!"
[Boost!]
"…Longinus."
"Is that a "Boosted Gear"? I never thought that I would meet the person possessed by the Welsh Dragon in a far eastern country like this…"
Both of them raised their eyebrows.
"You will hurt yourself if your attention is on Ise-kun!"
Kiba went on slashing towards Xenovia. The holy-sword and demonic-sword made sparks. Xenovia smirked after blocking Kiba's strike.
"Sacred Gear "Sword Rebirth" and "Boosted Gear". And also the "Twilight Healing" that Asia Argento has. All of them are Sacred Gear that are said to be a heresy to us. Maybe it was natural for you to turn into a devil."
"My power is also the power made by my comrades' hatred, who were killed while filled with regret! I will beat those with Excalibur with this power, and I will destroy that Excalibur!"
So Kiba also vowed the revenge of the test subjects that were killed by that project.
"Here I come, Ise-kun!"
She dashed towards Otouto and made many slashes at him. He effortlessly dodged them all
[Boost!]
He doubled his power again. Irina brought her sword up and gripped it with both hands and made a slash downward at Issei.
Using his doubled power and his gauntlet, he grabbed the sword with his hand and stopped her attack completely.
"?!" She looked surprised
"This gauntlet is my sacred gear. It is the Red Dragon Emperor's Crimson Gauntlet, which means that it isn't my arm. Using this allows me to touch a holy sword, but only with this hand. My Satan powers aren't strong enough to be able to withstand it bare-handed like Tansa-niisama's unfortunately."
"Satan powers?" Irina questioned him with both eyebrows raised
"Oh... right, you didn't know did you?" I said from the sidelines.
Kiba and Xenovia continued to fight while Otouto and Irina turned to look at me.
"I gave Otouto here some of my power, and by doing so it changed him. To be more precise, it changed his DNA. To be honest, I didn't expect this to happen as I simply wanted to give him power, but it seems his body was far more compatible with my powers than I anticipated. So as soon as I gave him my power it bonded with him immediately and changed him down to the molecular level. He is now related to me, not only in name but also by Blood. He is a blood-relative of the Satan family now." I explained and Irina's eyes bulged out of their sockets.
"Ise-kun is... Satan's brother now...?" She questioned, even more shocked.
"Hahaha..." he just rubbed the back of his head
"So what do you say Irina-chan? Do we still have to fight? You are my childhood friend afterall... I'd prefer not to fight you." He spoke his honest feelings.
"I... I think I understand. Very well Ise-kun, we don't have to fight. Besides, if I hurt you I would make Satan-kun over there angry. I wouldn't want to do that..." she trailed off
I ignored the rest of their conversation and turned my attention back to Kiba.
"Burn! And freeze! "Flare Brand" and "Freeze Mist"!"
One of the demonic-swords created a whirl of flames while the other one made a cold air and silver frost. Kiba is a "Knight". "Knights" traits are their speed. He was attacking with God speed, but Xenovia was evading Kiba's attack, which came from all directions, with minimal movement. He's blinded by rage.
"The "Knights" swift move. And flame and ice demonic swords. But you are too naïve!"
KACHING!
A single swing of Xenovia's turned Kiba's two demonic swords to dust.
"…!"
"My sword is a mass of destruction. There's nothing it can't destroy."
Xenovia swirled around her sword. She then pointed it upwards then thrust it into the ground.
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
The ground quaked when she impaled it with her sword. The dust settled and a large crater was formed.
"This is my Excalibur. It can destroy anything that comes its way. It's not called "Excalibur" for nothing."
"…Such a destructive power when it isn't a real Excalibur. So destroying all 7 swords will be a difficult path." His eyes still glowed with hatred.
"Haaaaaaaaaa!"
Kiba raised his spirit up and tried to make something in his hand. It turned into the shape of a sword, but…
"The destructive power of that holy-sword or the destructive power of my demonic-sword! We will see which one is stronger!"
He formed a gigantic demonic sword. He held it Two-handed style. The sword is far bigger than he is. He swung it with a huge amoung of force as Xenovia, but she sighed in disappointment.
"It's a shame. You made the wrong decision."
GACHIN!
Xenovia's Excalibur easily destroyed Kiba's demonic sword.
"Your weapon is the variety of the sword you can create and your speed. You would need a lot of strength to swing a gigantic sword like that, and you will lose the speed that you are proud of. Are you seeking a destructive power? From your fighting style, it's something unnecessary. Don't you even know that?"
BANG!
Xenovia slammed the hilt of her sword into Kiba's abdomen
Kiba fell onto the ground after he vomited from his mouth.
"Even if it's not a hit with the blade, that hit just now will be enough to stop you from standing for a while."
Xenovia glared at Kiba once, and turned around.
"…Wa…wait!"
I lowered the barrier and appeared next to him, and grabbed his arm.
"Enough, Kiba." I told him and he looked up at me, enraged.
"Senpai, I suggest you fight with coolness the next time we fight. Rias Gremory, I trust you with the talk from earlier."
Xenovia then looked at Otouto.
"I will tell you one thing. "Vanishing dragon" has already awakened."
"You will meet him eventually. Though even with your Satan power, I don't think you can win."
She then turned and gathered he stuff, and walked away.
"Wait for me Xenovia. Then it's like that Ise-kun. Tell me whenever you want to get judged. Amen." Irina winked at him and ran off after he friend.
"Kiba." I spoke to Kiba who unwedged himself from my grip and tried to walk off.
"You and Otouto, walk me with a bit." I ordered them and they followed behind me.
"I will bring them back later." I told Rias and she nodded.
We walked off. It's time to put my plan into action.
14,400 words. Jesus.
Not really anything eventful happened. I originally intended to put a lemon scene in this chapter between Tansa, Grayfia and Katerea, however I decided it against it as I figured I should ask you guys if you'd mind lemons or not. (I care about you guys, you know?)
Also Katese and Murayama defending Issei? What?! Yeah, I decided they'll join in on the story, but not for awhile. Still undecided about Kiryuu.
And also what's Tansa talking about? A plan? Invading the Grigori? Hoo boy!
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