Hello, and welcome to the next chapter~

KobayashiSenpai; Thanks! Glad you liked it! Sorry, I won't be moving anyone from Zenki's harem/peerage now, since I've pretty much cemented their personal 'arcs' in my mind, and how they'd be with Zenki and how things are going to happen with the story and their involvement and such, stuff like that. Here's the next chapter!

dragonsayianblue; Yup, Kalawarner and Raynare are slowly but surely showing more of a personality, and their own thoughts on the matter. Kiryuu is gonna be playing a part yeah. Her gear, is gonna be a surprise for the moment, it will be revealed in time. Hehe, indeed, they've met one another, and in this chapter, they'll be meeting once again. Indeed, it would be bad. Kunou has arrived, and has done what she needs to do to make everything seem a little more weird~ At least to Kuroka, he'd know Koneko would always be polite, besides when she's mad, but even in important situations, she knows to be a good girl.

Harem Master123; Thanks! Glad that you liked it! Having to deal with her, poor anyone. Poor Akeno, for now, but she'll be having her own, trip when we get that far. Even if she tried, Zenki wouldn't allow Kunou to die by Koneko's hands. Eh, he knows a few of them, not all of them. Of course, some are exaggerations, like him destroying a city. He could do it, since others have stated to be able to do the same at his level of power, but he hasn't done that, just yet. Does he have a Fiancee for the underworld? That's a good question, he might very well do, we'll be coming back to that topic later. Cool suggestions!

hellspam; Thanks, glad that you do! Yeah, that's some of the reason this little arc is happening too, so it makes Xenovia and Irina joining Zenki's peerage all the more realistic. Le Fay, and her stalking ways, be ready for more of those in the future. Indeed, she's not Mizore, but she's not that bad. Hehe, it could be both of those things, but it is at least one of them, this chapter will clear it up a little more though. Yup, that's going to be fun, and Akeno calling, it won't be the last time, as seen in this chapter. That's actually quite funny, and totally something Akeno would do.

Guest 1; That actually does sound quite good, thanks for the ideas! Being adopted by Storm huh, that would be quite interesting. And that does seem quite cool.

DocSlendy; Thanks, glad you liked it!

gundam 09; It isn't meant to be taken seriously. And you never know, someone can say fiancee, but not really be, or could be their fiancee and never say a thing.

RangerElk76; Well, that's what Kunou said~ It is indeed gonna cause that, some issues~

ShadowKing042; Sorry, Kalawarner is gonna stay where she is, but she is going to be featured in a future story that I am thinking up. And I think that he already does have quite the diverse and powerful team, especially when it comes to the future anyway.

BlueBlade87; Kunou surely is going to do something, isn't she? Aika is...she's very weird, isn't she? Hehe, thanks~

Tritan; Thanks, glad that you liked it. Sorry, she's gonna stay put, but she is gonna be featured in a future story I've got coming up.

TexasTank; I'm glad that you liked it! And indeed, pray to Kunou~

NinjaFang1331; Thank you very much!

Gabriel790; Thank you, glad you liked it!

Silver crow; Firstly, thank you! You never know, they could be dreaming that. I'm glad that you did, thought that it would be something different than just meeting them normally. Well, that's what Kunou says, if it is a legit thing or not, well it is something that will be revealed. And he might very well have a Devil fiancee, he just hasn't said anything yet. Those girls are gonna be having some, unique fun in the future. She is indeed introduced this chapter, and well, there are going to be hints of it, for now. Le Fay, what can you say about her...quite a bit actually, from this chapter. I'm happy that you do, and yeah, they were introduced, plus they'll be interacting with one another again this chapter too! It was quite funny, wasn't it? Just the name alone brought them worry. Well, that will be left up to different things, and will be revealed if or not in the future. Yup, Kuroka indeed mention that. Here's the next chapter!

Guest 2; Hehe, that would be quite funny, thanks for the idea!

Guest 3; Thank you! Glad you liked it! Yeah, that's going to be quite the adventure. Le Fay and her stalking hobbies, it always is quite the enjoyable thing, isn't it? There's going to be more Irina and Xenovia in this chapter, some good, and not so good, but ultimately leading to good. Kunou is adorable, and speaks adorably, doesn't she? Well, that's a good question, and that's something that will be answered, in the future~ Yup, when I was a kid, it was one of my fav's, and it still is. Kitty doing that would be quite funny, I'd enjoy something like that, and it would be fun to write. Being roommates with Kurt, huh. Kurt was awesome, I liked him in the series, and being roommates, and practically best friends would be fun too. Aah yeah, Amanda, I forgot about her.

Skull Flame; Yup, it was indeed Kokabiel. Some pretty interesting insights indeed, that will come into play later on. He very much is so yeah. Kiryuu is...well, she's been through a lot, it seems, and likes taking it out on others. She does indeed, but that won't be revealed just yet. Typical indeed, and yeah, Kiba with his quite questionable attitude and such. Mittelt's gonna like more of that in the future. Well, I believe I said in past chapters, but there is a reason as to why Kuroka is like that, and it will be revealed in the future why that is. Indeed ego or what lol. Irina and Xenovia are back, and they are going to be kicking off a storm in this chapter, at least Xenovia is. Well, that's only one of them, and I think Rias' name is quite like that too, being Crimson Haired Ruined Princess, so Black Dragon of Obliteration isn't that exaggerated, is it? Typical, but effective for some character development, meeting's, and such. The lap wars, who's gonna be left standing after that!? Though it does seem Koneko is being quite territorial, must be in some part of being a Nekomata. Telling Ophis that, she'd have to be extremely brave. They are in something alright, I can say that much. Ehehe, yeah, she's sweet and naive, yet feisty. And thank you!

diggerboy4; Thank you! Glad that you like it!

ShadowUzumaki55; Thanks, glad that you do! Yup, seems like they are seeing the new side of him, aren't they? And knowing that they need to think about stuff. Raynare, to me, would seem the type to be like that, but don't worry, it isn't going to be forever that she is like that. Akeno has, but since they've been together for like years, it kinda makes sense, especially after seen what a few months of canon does when she's with Issei. Well, he doesn't know everyone, he knows a few, but not everyone. Hehe, being her big bro, is quite something, huh. Le Fay, and her stalking habits. Koneko is doesn't want to give up her lap.

Cf96; Thank you!

Guest 4; Hehe, that would be pretty hilarious for him to say. I could see him being Beerus worshiper.

Blue Eyes Pendulum Dragon; Yup, seems like it, doesn't it? Yeah, he is for the moment, but he'll be changing in the future. Illuyanka does speak quite the truth, doesn't she? She knows what's going on, and what she should, and shouldn't be saying and what should be happening, even if it isn't for the moment. I suppose you could see it like that. Eeh, I haven't just yet. Yeah, maybe so.

burstroc; That would be pretty cool if he could do that, wouldn't it?

Neonlight01; Yup, it is going to be quite the interesting arc I've got planned. Irina and Xenovia have come back, and are doing, quite a few new and interesting things. Well, from last chapter, it seems like they really didn't take it all that well. Neko vs Fox, it is going to be quite the fight for the lap.

Lightwave; For the moment, it seems quite difficult for the young Fallen Angel, but in time, she'll come to grips with herself, maybe help from Kalawarner. Exactly, it is something for his character, he doesn't like airing out his troubles for everyone to hear, he doesn't like burdening people. Well, there is gonna be a chapter in the future dedicated to that particular family, but I won't say what it will be about for now. For things getting out of hand...well, this chapter might answer if something like that is going to happen. Exactly, seems like he's gonna have his hands full, with super fan Le Fay, and fiancee Kunou.

Guest 5; That actually kinda would be quite cool to do. And yeah, frim what I remember, it did seem like he was able to fly with a single wing.

AlphaOmega; Well, they hate each other, right now, in the future, that's gonna change. Raynare's going through some changes, and it will be difficult, but not impossible, for her to admit how she feels. We're in Kyoto now! Irina, Xenovia, Kunou, Le Fay, and in this chapter, Yasaka too. Things are gonna go down.

Guest 6; I can't deny that would be pretty cool! Yeah, I will give it a think over!

Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it is time to start the chapter!


The Trump Card!

"Mouuuu…Nii-chan…"

Kunou moaned as she wriggled at the side of Zenki, in his bed. Zenki himself laid in the bed, and just looked at the young fox girl, smiling at how peaceful she looked when sleeping like a curled up ball, right next to him.

"It's been a little while, but it seems that Kunou-tan wanted to come and greet me like this huh. Good thing that the others didn't break in, Koneko-tan looked like she was ready to kill poor Kunou-tan. The others…well, it was scary."

Zenki allowed his thoughts to carry away with themselves as she peered down at the young girl, and her face. She looked really good, in a certain light, Kunou's cute and childlike face, yet also her adorable looks. That's the kind of sight that Zenki liked, a girl that looked like Kunou, a cute girl that had an adorable personality. She had a type of personality that it was hard not to love.

"Nii-chan…Nii-chan…"

Kunou moaned again and again against his side, her body wriggling from side to side.

Zenki raised his hand, and petted her hair, running his fingers through his hair, smiling to himself at the sight of the young girls form. She looked relaxed, peaceful. The usual hyperness was gone, and all that was left was a young girl next to someone that she really cared about.

By the time it had reached seven in the morning, Kunou stirred in the bed, and her eyes slowly opened up. Groggily, Kunou's eyes went towards Zenki's form, and gained a loving smile.

Lifting her head up, Kunou crawled over to the side of the green haired boy, hugging onto his side. Zenki returned the hug, with one of his arms, and pulled her closer to his body, seeing how she wanted it too. Her tails went around his arms, and draped over his stomach, rubbing against him. The soft fur of her tails were enticing, inviting, and enjoyable. He, really enjoyed the softness of her tails, they were exactly how he really did like her, and them.

"Nii-chan, when I went to sleep last night, it was the best ever. Because I was in the arms of my fiancée Nii-chan. Because Nii-chan was there, who is my fiancée, I was able to enjoy my time together with Nii-chan."

Zenki smiled weakly and petted the top of her head. Kunou nuzzled against Zenki's hand, sinking into him.

"Kunou-tan, you're really still thinking about such things, are you?"

"Yes!" Kunou said it straight away. "It's been my dream since Nii-chan said it to me! Of course, because it is Nii-chan! Nii-chan said that I am the one that will be married to him! So, I waited and did my best to become a big girl like Nii-chan said! Do you remember?"

"Yeah, I remember." Zenki said, giving her head another pat. "I said when Kunou-tan becomes a big girl, I'd definitely make her my bride. But that was years ago, I didn't think that you'd still remember something like that."

Kunou's eyes became a little watery when Zenki said that, making the green haired boy feel complicated about the matter.

"B-But…it was because Nii-chan said it…I believe that Nii-chan wasn't lying to me. Nii-chan, you're still going to marry Kunou, right? You promised Kunou that when she becomes bigger, you'd marry her. Look, here at Kunou's boobs." Kunou, without any shame, pulled down her top and revealed her growing bust to Zenki's eyes, his face tinging pink at the sight. "See? Kunou's boobs are growing every day, and Kunou's body is taller too. Since last seeing Nii-chan, Kunou has grown. While Kunou isn't tall, Kunou can still fit onto Nii-chan's lap like a good girl."

This was awkward for the young green haired male. He didn't know what to say, so he did the only decent thing, and that was pull her shirt up, so her growing breasts were hidden again by her top, the boy offering a timid smile.

"Y-Yes, I did say those things. Kunou-tan surely has grown into a lovely and beautiful girl from the past till now. You're really adorable Kunou-tan, my type of girl. So, maybe the fiancée stuff could be…"

"B-But Kunou is Nii-chan's fiancée." Kunou spoke with her strongest voice. "Kunou dreamed about it, since the day that Nii-chan became important to me. Though Nii-chan is always busy, Kunou found out that Zenki-nii was able to come to my side, and we were able to reunite again after so long. We even stayed in the same bed last night Nii-chan. We were able to speak together so casually. Even Kaa-sama doesn't know that I am here right now. I snuck out and went to Nii-chan's side when he was relaxing in the bath."

"Yasaka-sama knows where you are, Kunou-tan, and she knows that we'll be meeting with her later on."

The news shocked Kunou, she didn't know that.

"B-But Kunou was careful!"

"But I contacted her so she didn't worry."

Zenki argued, knowing that it would be the right thing to do, since Kunou had the habit of sneaking away when it was for Zenki, or anything that she wanted, and the world was a dangerous place. In hindsight, he should've expected Kunou to appear like she did.

Kunou put on a cute looking pout as Zenki smiled.

"Kunou's a big girl though. She's 15 years old, and can do anything she wants…"

Usually, Kunou acted like she was supposed to, a proper, and noble Princess. But when she was alone with Zenki, a more childish side came out, and it showed how adorable she really was.

"I know Kunou-tan can do that, but she's also a Princess of Kyoto, don't forget that, okay? I know it sounds bad, but you're important to Kyoto, you can't just run off, and do what you like without telling anyone. Aaah, are you being rebellious again Kunou-tan?"

"Kunou isn't being rebellious! Kunou is being adventurous!"

Denying what he thought to be true, Kunou claimed onto his lap, hugging around his neck. He didn't know if she was taking his words to heart or not. But whatever it was, he was enjoying the fact that Kunou seemed happy, he liked it when people were happy, especially if it was someone he liked.

"Haha, I see. Kunou-tan surely is a good girl isn't she? Sometimes, when it comes to Kunou-tan, I don't know whether she's being a good girl or a bad girl? So, what is Kunou-tan being today? A good, or bad girl?"

"Kunou is always a good girl! A good girl for her fiancee!"

Kunou said it loudly, and declared it proudly.

CRASH!

The door was violently opened, frightening Kunou, the girl going "Eeep!" latching tightly onto Zenki. Zenki looked at the door, and saw that it was an angry looking Koneko. While her face was stoic, she also held a certain death glare that was in her eyes, she looked ready to murder at any second, and she wasn't going to recover.

"…Princess-sama, even though you're a Princess, that is my lap. I cannot allow you to sit there."

The words made Zenki shiver. They were so cold, so full of annoyance.

"K-Koneko-tan, please keep calm…"

Zenki tried to keep the peace, but Kunou wasn't going to have any of it. She wasn't going to have any of it at all, sitting boldly on his lap, and made her eyes slit towards Koneko, Kunou's resolve being stronger than many that Zenki had ever seen.

"But, this is Kunou's lap! I cannot surrender it to anyone! Kunou alone sits here!"

"No, that cannot be true. I, sit on my Senpai's lap. He is my King."

"And he's my fiancée!"

Kunou yelled with a loud and tyrant look on her face.

"But he's my Senpai." Koneko went forward and rushed forward towards the bed. Getting to the bed, she sat on the bed, and crawled up the bed, the shirt she wore hanging off her small frame. "As my Senpai, and as his Rook, only myself can sit on his lap, and anyone that I designate as a lap sitting partner, and that cannot be you, Princess-sama."

Kunou's face turned annoyed, and she looked like she was going to kill. Even Zenki looked frightened by the deranged look that appeared on Kunou's face, Koneko's slowly doing the same thing when she was showing such a face.

"That can't be though, Kunou has always sat on Nii-chan's lap. Since the first time we met, Nii-chan and I are always were lap partners. I'd cuddle on Nii-chan's lap, and we'd sit with Kaa-sama and lay on her tails, sleeping together with Nii-chan. So, that's why you cannot sit on his lap."

Koneko didn't accept that, and pushed a little.

"Even if you say that, Zenki-senpai is the one that I am going to be with. Zenki-senpai is my King, and I want to be with Zenki-senpai. Even his lap, is only occupied by myself, and I will have to say that you cannot sit on my lap."

"But that's Kunou's lap, you cannot do something like that."

Kunou and Koneko glared at one another, and bot sat on Zenki's lap. They wouldn't move from his lap, no matter what. They both were going to sit on his lap, and they weren't going to move, glaring daggers at one another.

This was how Zenki's day began…


"So, Le Fay-san. It seems that we've been reunited in Kyoto, of all places."

Zenki offered Le Fay a warm smile as he, and she, sat together at a dinner table, having breakfast. Since it was the morning, it was normal to have breakfasts like this. The others hadn't come down for breakfast yet, he was surprised that they hadn't come down, especially Kuroka who loved her food.

Le Fay held a timid look to her face as she looked upon her idol.

"Zenki-sama…t-to think that we'd be having food together like this like it is a casual thing…"

Zenki didn't know if she was really weird, or insane. Either way, he was enjoying his time together with Le Fay, she always seemed to have a weird, and quirky things that she wanted to say, and what she actually said.

"Is it that weird?"

Zenki tipped his head to the side to show his confusion.

Le Fay's eyes radiated a nervous demeanour, and an equally worrying look to her face, unsure of what she was supposed to say, since this was Zenki, someone that she really did look up too with the magic's, and other reasons too.

It really was something Le Fay couldn't comprehend, and was worried that she was going to be found out by Zenki that she really did work for Vali, and was there to spy on him, even if it was for good intentions.

"N-No! I suppose for someone like you, it really isn't that difficult! Hehehehe, I didn't mean to imply that it was bad for you in the first place, I just believe that it is a good thing that we're able to eat together like this!"

Zenki always had to smile when it came to Le Fay, since she was so eccentric. He actually found her funny when she started going off on things that she didn't even need to get excited about.

"You're really funny Le Fay-san."

Le Fay tossed her head downwards, a shy look to her face appearing.

"Z-Zenki-sama, I am really excited to meet you…I-I didn't follow you or anything! I didn't follow you, and it isn't like that I was able to keep track of you if it is like this! I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like I really do follow you! I don't follow you at all! I don't Zenki-sama! I'm sorry, I really don't-"

"Le Fay-san." Le Fay stopped herself at his voice. "It's okay." Zenki petted Le Fay's head from across the table. "You really get excited very easily. I think that it really is adorable. But you don't need to become like this, you know?"

He tried to convey a sense of security, calmness, and collected feelings. He only wanted to make sure that she didn't feel anything weird, and didn't go hyper like she usually does when she's alone with Zenki, from the time that she and he had met one another.

"B-But…i-it's you, Zenki-sama…s-someone that I really idolize…a-and I can't even imagine sitting here like this with you…I really feel weird inside of my chest, when I'm with Zenki-sama…t-to meet Zenki-sama like this in a place like-"

"Actually…" Zenki began, and bequeathed Le Fay with a kind smile. "…that's something I want to talk about, Le Fay-san." Le Fay listened quietly as she played with her food. "While I don't suspect that you're up to anything, I just get the feeling that you're a good person. But, why are you here in Kyoto anyway? Have you been doing something dangerous, lately?"

Zenki's tone was joking, but to Le Fay, it sounded really serious.

"I-I haven't been dangerous at all!" Le Fay defended. "I-I came because I needed something in Kyoto, is all. A-And, I saw the name of the hotel, and decided that this would be the best place to relax, is all."

That didn't sound quite right to Zenki. He could see that she was hiding something. It wasn't malicious, he could tell that at least. She wasn't hiding anything that she shouldn't, but she was hiding something from him, and what that was, he wasn't sure.

"I see…so, you came here, because of me?"

"T-To the hotel yes. B-But, I didn't know that you were in Kyoto, I promise you! I wasn't sure if you were! There were rumours of course, everyone knows what Zenki-sama is doing…and it was something that I just had to see…y-you know how I like Zenki-sama and all…a-and, for this opportunity, I couldn't resist in taking it, so, I came here, and hoped that Zenki-sama was here, when in fact he was. It was amazing to see Zenki-sama again in a natural setting."

"Hehe, sounds great…s-so, people know where I'm going huh…"

To him, it sounded like stalkers knew his every move, when it shouldn't even be possible.

"O-Oh! I only know because I follow your every action! N-Not in a creepy way or anything like that! Sorry, I didn't mean to make myself sound like I am following you or anything! I didn't mean to sound a little weird!"

Zenki couldn't help but smile weakly. The face that she had on made him feel worried about it. Something about Le Fay stalking him was a very frightening feeling that was bubbling inside of his chest.

"Le Fay-san. Erm, maybe it might be a little weird of me to ask, but you're here to see me, right? Because, you're a fan of mine?"

"T-That's right, I'm a fan of yours, Zenki-sama." Le Fay spoke calmer, but she still held a nervous face on. "B-By the way Zenki-sama, c-can we talk about some magic's and such? Since Zenki-sama is the one that I have been following in the magical community…erm, I would also like to know more about magic, if you would!"

"More…erm, what type of magic's do you want, to know about, exactly?"

"Y-Yes, myself…erm, I can use Black Magic, White Magic, Fairy Magic, Norse Magic, and teleportation spells. Also, I have some knowledge on forbidden magic. But the one that I am most interested in learning about is the Enchantment Magic that I understand you've been developing, and also boosting peoples abilities, giving them magical auras that are meant to protect and other things. Maybe giving your secrets to someone like me would be a bad idea, but I've always wanted to learn about them specifically! Even Dragon Slaying Magic! Hehe, I know you got the idea from a certain manga…b-but that's because I-"

"Le Fay-san." She nodded, silencing herself. "Let me understand something first, if you would?" Again, Le Fay nodded her head. "Let me get this straight. You have knowledge on Black, White, Fairy, Norse, and teleportation types of magic, correct?"

"Y-Yes…"

Her meek voice caused Zenki to smile a little bit, and pat the chair next to him.

"Come and sit here."

"Y-Yes Zenki-sama!"

Le Fay got up straight away, and sat beside him. While nervous, she was excited, peering deeply into his eyes. Zenki looked upon her for a few moments, trying to see if there's anything that could be seen as deceitful. But he couldn't. He couldn't see anything that would make her be an evil person. He only saw goodness within her.

"Well, it seems like you're really quite the interesting girl. I haven't been developing Dragon Slaying magic all that long, and it is quite difficult, but I've been able to make some that can hurt a Dragon more than normal attacks. It pales compared to the likes of Ascalon or Gram. But it isn't that bad, in my own opinion."

"Y-Yes! I know that we've not known one another long, and giving away secrets is something that you shouldn't…b-but, maybe if I could, then I could do something in return for you? A-Anything you want."

Zenki smiled and then thought about it, a naughty thought coming to his mind, that was full of teasing.

"Well, you could always offer sex for me."

"Pffft!" Le Fay did a spit take as Zenki laughed. "Y-You aren't serious, are you!?"

"No, of course I'm not serious, silly. I wouldn't ask anyone something like that. But I really don't want anything, there's nothing that interests me. But if you wish to have something that you want to give me, then that would be fine. I'll have to think about it. You know, secrets are that, for a reason, and if I started teaching the mechanics behind them, then it wouldn't be right unless I trusted the person, you know?"

"Yes…Zenki-sama, I understand. But even to be considered for it really is amazing. I never thought that I would be even considered."

Zenki saw the pureness of the young girl, and quite liked that about her. She didn't have malicious intent, she had normal intents and wanted to learn just for the sake of learning it, and inquiring minds made him smile, especially since he himself was quite like that.

"Yes…so, why don't we get to one another first, and then if I sense that you're a good person, which I have a sneaky suspicion that you are, then I would gladly teach you how to do it. While I can do them, a magician would probably be able to do it better than myself. I only came up with the theories, after all, with some help from a friend of mine."

"Well, I will show Zenki-sama that I can be trusted! Since it is Zenki-sama, I shall definitely show him that I am a trustworthy person! And if there's anything that I can do for Zenki-sama, then I will do it without worry!" Zenki couldn't help the smile working its way onto his face. "B-By the way Zenki-sama, if I maybe so bold to ask, how did you end up learning about Dragon Slaying Magic's? There's some out there, but from what I can understand, yours is quite strong, with nearly no drawbacks besides the obvious?"

He had to admire her, and her thirst for knowledge. He was the same way, and he couldn't deny her the reason, she just looked so adorable when speaking, and he felt a certain mutual respect between the two of them.

"Dragon Slaying Magic…is for me." He confessed, Le Fay tilting her head, not understanding. "As I'm sure you know, I'm part Dragon. And…it's a type of power that I cannot control. And if I was ever able to lose control of that, then I want my peerage to use that magic, and put me down."

"Zenki-sama…"

Le Fay displayed her worries, but Zenki smiled widely.

"It isn't like I'm suicidal or anything, I am just being practical. I just want to make sure that there are things in line should I ever lose control, and that's one of the things that I want to have done to me. I don't want to hurt anyone, and if there's a time where I have to use that power, and I do lose control, and there's no one else around that can stop me, then I want my peerage to know how to do it. I haven't discussed it with them yet, and they'll probably be against it, but that's how I think, and always think about what is going to happen, and how I might end up being in a place where I won't be able to recover, so the best option is to stop me. It might sound dark, but that's how I want to prepare for my life if I ever lose something like my mind."

Hearing what he said, Le Fay…wasn't surprised. She knew he was like this, and planned for every eventuality, no matter how small they were. In ways, she thought it to be quite intelligent and strong. But in other ways, she was worried that she would have hear that Zenki was basically going to teach his peerage how to kill him should he lose control.

"Zenki-sama…even though your peerage would disagree, I know Zenki-sama thinks like that. It seems the most practical, as you said. I just hope that Zenki-sama doesn't have to ever come across anything like that, and hope this is just you being a worrier."

"Yup, let's just hope that, okay?"

Le Fay nodded as his hand went to her head, ruffling her hair. Le Fay's face turned a little red, shyly twiddling her fingers together.

"Zenki-sama's hand is…"

"Yeah, is something wrong with my hand?"

"No~" Le Fay sang, and enjoyed his hand on the top of her head. "Zenki-sama's touch is…"

"Okay, what the hell are you doing you little blonde Loli-sama?"

The aggravated Kuroka came out and went towards the table, Mittelt trailing behind her.

Le Fay let out an "Eep!" sound, and stiffened her face. Kuroka strode to the table, and sat down on Zenki's lap, hugging around his neck, and snuggling against the green haired boy.

"Zenki-chan nyaaa~ I woke up this morning, and I didn't even get my morning grope nyaaa~"

"Hehehe…"

Zenki laughed awkwardly as Mittelt sat down opposite them, eating some food that was laid out quietly, unable to actually say anything about what was happening, having no opinion, she was just glad to be alive.

"So, Zenki-chan, wanna have some fun?"

She offered, to which Zenki smiled, patting her head.

"In a second. But I have to tell you something first, kay?" Kuroka quietly listened as Zenki continued. "Yeah, with meeting the Queen Youkai here...erm, I just want to make sure that you're not going to...erm, you know, be disrespectful or anything like that."

"No worries~ I won't be doing anything bad~ I know when to be a good girl nyaaa~"

Relief flooded him.

"I'm glad you think like that hehe."

"Zenki-chan is fucking adorable this morning, giggling like that, there's nothing to giggle about Zenki-chan nyaaa~ Now, give me a kiss nyaaa~"

Mittelt and Le Fay averted their eyes as Kuroka overlapped her lips with Zenki's lips, darting her tongue into his mouth straight away. She wasn't going to give up the lips that she loved, though she wished that something else would enter her mouth. Zenki awkwardly kissed her back, and was enthralled by the lustful attitude that Kuroka was displaying. But, that was typical of a morning between them.


"I can't fucking believe this nyaaa…"

Kuroka sighed as she, and the other peerage members sat behind Zenki along with Le Fay, and Mittelt who looked annoyed as per usual, Zenki was sat in front of the others, his legs in a folding legged position, on the floor. On his lap, was Kunou. That…didn't go down well with the seething Koneko. While she didn't say anything, Koneko looked ready to do something highly dangerous, she looked like she was going to murder at any second, due to her lap being taken by Kunou, even if she was a Princess.

The girls were all dressed formally, even Kuroka was too. She had to dress like that, because Ravel wasn't going to let her dress any other way. As for Zenki, he was dressed in a respectful looking kimono, and Kunou wore a shrine maiden's outfit.

Around them, the area looked like a shrine, though it wasn't harmful to the Devils, it felt like a normal thing to them. They didn't have any pain at all, they felt like it was a normal deal for them, it looked completely fine to them.

Before them, was a woman that looked like Kunou, but older. She had large breasts, bigger than Akeno's, possibly. Zenki wasn't that sure, but they did look really big. She had long legs, a slim waist, long blonde hair that looked golden like Kunou's hair, and coming from her butt, just above, were nine large fox tails that looked fluffy, and soft to sleep on too, something Zenki found to be really good right now. She had the feeling of an older woman around her, yet she radiated a strong power that Kuroka and Koneko could detect easily. It easily matched the likes of an Ultimate Class Devil, she was that strong.

This woman was called, Yasaka, and she was the leader of Kyoto.

"Damn, her tits are huge, and what's this feeling? No, it can't be something like this. So, this is the leader of Kyoto? Damn bitch is really beautiful, I can't believe this. To think that Zenki-chan knows someone like this woman. Damn my breasts are better, and they will be around Zenki-chan's cock soon enough, that won't escape my dreams."

Kuroka scowled at the thoughts she had, and tightened her resolve to have intercourse with Zenki, she wasn't going to give that dream up, ever. She couldn't give it up, that's what she wanted, and it was going to happen, no matter what.

Asia looked down at her bust, and then towards Yasaka's breasts, seeing how the shrine maiden's outfit wasn't able to contain her breasts. She could see everything, and if she could, then that meant Zenki could too.

"Mouuu…to think that this woman was able to appear like she has now…and she's so endowed…I can't even compare to her…"

As Asia was thinking about it, Ravel was also having her own thoughts.

"S-So, this is Yasaka-sama, and Zenki-sama knows this person? Certainly, the tone of the room alone was able to tell me how significant that this place really is. I can't say that it isn't. But to think that my life would allow me to meet someone as significant as the Youkai leader of Kyoto. My dreams have come true."

While Ravel was miffed about how beautiful Yasaka was, she still couldn't help but look amazed that she was in the place that she was in.

"W-Well, to think that Zenki-kun had such connections…and with such a large breasted woman. She truly is quite endowed in the chest area, it just seems to be something that I can't even think of brightly, she looks super beautiful."

Valerie admired the woman's beauty, even more so than the others. As a Vampire, she always thought that she was quite beautiful. But now seeing Yasaka, she felt a little inadequate and looked like she was going to fall down to the ground sadly.

"…Stupid Loli fox, she thinks she can sit down on Zenki-senpai's lap, because I cannot do it right now. Is she trying to start a war with me? I will have to make sure that Zenki-senpai and I spend alone time later, without the Loli fox, and show Senpai that I am better suited to his lap than she is."

Koneko didn't voice her thoughts, but she wanted too. She wanted to voice her thoughts, but she couldn't right now, no matter how much she really wanted to voice them, and what she wanted to tell the girl.

As for Jeanne…she wasn't thinking anything other than "Zenki-chan could punish me while wearing his kimono." and that's all that held in her mind. She didn't think anything else, she wasn't bothered by the sight of the Youkai Princess, or Queen, she was just thinking about what Zenki could do to her, if she and he could get some time together.

While the girls were thinking about it, Zenki addressed Yasaka directly.

"Yasaka-sama, it is a great pleasure to see you again."

Zenki's voice held his kindness as usual, but also the elegance of a high class Devil. The others besides Ravel were surprised that Zenki could sound like that, when he was always laid back with everything else. Right now, he couldn't be faulted with his presentation and how he spoke, he truly did fit the marks of being a High Class Devil, and also the son of a Maou.

Yasaka held an impressed face.

"Fufu, to think that you'd speak so respectfully when my daughter is sat on your lap like she is."

Giggling like an embarrassing Mother, Yasaka put a hand to her face, and adorned a smile there.

"Y-Yes…Kunou-tan thought it would be a good idea."

While still showing his strong face, his voice wavered a little, and he held a pink on his cheeks at the daring look Yasaka was giving him.

Yasaka continued to smile as she spoke.

"I haven't seen you in over a year. You haven't even kept in regular contact. Kunou became worried since she was always saying "Nii-chan hasn't even spoke to me today!" and kept pouting like a little girl would."

Kunou's face turned embarrassed and red.

"S-Stop saying bad things Kaa-sama! Please don't embarrass Kunou!"

"Fufufu~ If it is my daughter, I think embarrassing is a must." Yasaka blankly told her though her eyes showed that she enjoyed teasing her, then turned her attention to Zenki again. "It seems that you've grown in the past year. I remember when you were six years old, and curled up on my tails. Fueee, it was a cute sight to see you sleeping so peacefully. I remember it like yesterday, the times you'd curl up on my tails, and be whisked away to dream land."

Zenki scratched his cheek as his face turned red, Kuroka couldn't resist the teasing, it called to her.

"Arara, I knew Zenki-chan always liked the elder women, even when he was younger. Fueee, he clung to me when we were in bed too nyaaa~ He couldn't resist the urge to cling to me, and then we'd have adorable kisses while the others slept, not Ravel though."

Ravel was close to saying something, but she remembered where she was, and kept her mouth shut. Zenki looked embarrassed that his past was being brought up, he didn't want it to happen, and wished that he could escape, it wasn't going to be that easy.

Yasaka peered behind Zenki, and looked at Kuroka with a warm dazzling smile.

Kuroka attempted to show her superiority and went towards Zenki, her hips swaying.

But her tail was pulled, by Ravel, stopping her from embarrassing Zenki even further, Kuroka muttering "Ugly clown…" which made Ravel develop teary eyes as Mittelt was glad she wasn't being picked on today.

"My, these must be your peerage members. I haven't met them before. Even when receiving your famed Evil Pieces, I haven't ever met your peerage members before."

Yasaka mused aloud, so Zenki nodded his head and turned towards them.

"Y-Yes, they are my peerage members, and I am sorry, there just hasn't been a time where we could do something like that. Well, barring two that is. Anyway, firstly, is my Queen, Valerie-tan. She holds the Longinus Sephiroth's Graal."

Yasaka looked surprised by that announcement as Valerie gained a shy smile.

"How do you do? My name is Valerie Tepes. Though I might look like this, I am Zenki-kun's Queen, so it is a pleasure to meet you."

Valerie bowed her head respectfully, as Zenki directed towards Asia.

"This is my Bishop, Asia-tan. She's the former holy maiden that holds the Sacred Gear Twilight Healing."

Once again, Yasaka was surprised that Zenki had two strong Sacred Gear wielders on his peerage.

"N-Nice to meet you. I-I am very honoured to have met you here today."

Asia followed Valerie's way of bowing, and lowered her head. Zenki was proud Asia didn't allow her nervousness to get the better of her, and could show such a strong disposition.

"And this is my other Bishop, Ravel-tan. She's from the Phenex clan."

"Y-Yes, how do you do? My name is Ravel Phenex. Erm, it is a pleasure to meet you in this fine city of Kyoto."

Kuroka rolled her eyes and mumbled "Show off…" which made Ravel furrow her eyebrows.

Zenki turned his hand towards Jeanne.

"This is my Knight, Jeanne-tan. She holds the Blade Blacksmith Sacred Gear."

Yasaka was impressed that Zenki had a holy sword Sacred Gear user on his peerage, something that she had to praise him for, for getting a sword that is against Devils on his side, she could only imagine how he got her.

"Nice to meet ya! I'm Jeanne, please call me that! Your city is lovely! I can't wait to explore it!"

Zenki smiled at Jeanne, and then turned his attention to Koneko.

"This is my lone Rook, Koneko-tan. She's one of my Nekoshou, along with her Onee-sama, the other Nekoshou on my peerage, and she is called Kuroka-tan."

"…Nice to meet you. I'm the one called, Koneko."

Koneko said it with a straight looking face, while Kuroka nodded with a wider smile.

"Nice to see you. My name is Kuroka, and I am totally gonna be the future Okaa-sama to Zenki-chan's babies, ya feel me nyaaa?"

Zenki resisted the urge to face palm, he was very close to it now. Yasaka laughed a little through her nose.

"I feel you…if that is the right term. My, such lovely girls on your peerage. Each are unique. But, those two girls, are friends of yours?"

Directing towards Le Fay and Mittelt, Zenki smiled.

"One's a friend, and the other…well, truthfully, she's our captive, I guess."

Zenki felt embarrassed just to say that, and seeing how Yasaka looked to be in disbelief and actual shock.

"Captive?"

Even Yasaka felt awkward on saying it, it didn't sound right in the slightest.

"Yeah…long story short, she tried to kill my Rook, my Rook beat her, and then we captured her. The Fallen Angel-sama of their race wanted me to watch over her for the moment, so that's how it is now Yasaka-sama."

Zenki even knew it sounded strange, but he couldn't say anything else. That's how it was, and if it was strange or not, Zenki still felt the need to say it, no matter what he was thinking and feeling, that's how it was.

"I see…so, that's how it is. Well, I suppose that should be fine, since I know you wouldn't lie to me like that."

"Thank you for the kind words."

Yasaka clapped her hands together.

"Now, onto the more formal matters. The agreement of course."

Zenki inclined his head and took a deep breath.

"Yes, as agreed, I've developed new, and different sealing techniques specially for your need. Of course, you may check over them yourself, and they are connected to the ley-line's that run with this city, so the power will never waver, and should someone try and hack into my seals, they'll be in for, quite the surprise. Though running over the entire city would be rather difficult, your important secrets shall be protected, I can assure you of this."

Le Fay looked intrigued by these so-called sealing techniques. But she couldn't say anything, she wanted to know what was going on.

"I see, then that would be a great help protecting what otherwise would be left unguarded, or guarded but not to the level of my satisfaction. Yes, if it is the son of one of, if not the smartest, Devil in the Underworld, then I can believe that you've also developed something very interesting to see."

"Once we're done here, I would gladly show you, and your staff on how to maintain it. I know Devils magic isn't something you'd do, so I have worked it so Youkai, like yourselves, would be able to run the system just fine without any diminished strength."

Yasaka lightly smiled, and giggled to herself.

"Maybe we should discuss the other matter privately." Yasaka looked towards Zenki's peerage and the other girls. "You are all free to look around. For this next portion, it would be easier if we speak in private."

The peerage along with Le Fay and Mittelt looked reluctant, so Zenki bent his head back, giving a nod.

"The city of the Youkai is very extravagant. Koneko-tan, Kuroka-tan, you'd be able to meet other Youkai, I am sure that you'd enjoy it, right?"

The girls didn't say anything, but nodded their heads, and got up, leaving the woman, and Zenki alone. Though, Kunou stayed on Zenki's lap, and wouldn't move from his lap, snuggling against his lap with her butt.

Once Yasaka had dismissed the guards, she inched closer, towards Zenki, and sat before him.

"Fufu, now that your peerage has gone, I can see that you've really grown within the years, haven't you?"

Zenki's face turned a scarlet red, nodding his head.

"Y-Yes, I'm sorry I haven't been in contact as of late, there's been quite a number of things going on in my life right now. There's warning's of new threats, and also, just yesterday, I met some Exorcists here in the city. Though I said something last night, I wanted to say it again face to face, so you aren't alarmed if you come across them."

"Exorcists…I see. And, do you know their objectives?"

Zenki unfortunately shook his head.

"For the moment, I can't say that I have. But, they have been following me since this morning."

He revealed quietly, Yasaka's eyes sharpening.

"I see, they have, have they?"

Yasaka was worried. Not for Zenki, but for Exorcists being in her city.

"They aren't in here. It was my Rook and Pawn, my Nekoshou's who alerted me to their presences, and they followed us all the way to the inner city, but stopped once reaching it. I imagine they are outside of the city right now, your Youkai city I should say. I wouldn't worry though, they aren't on a level where they could face you, I know that to be true."

Yasaka took a relieved breath.

"I see, that does relieve me."

"They are also after something here." He revealed, Yasaka and Kunou listening intently. "To me, it seems like they have been trying to find something or someone. From what I could understand from our little interactions. One of them doesn't seem so bad, the other looked a little less motivated to cooperate with the other."

"Hmmmm, for now, I will send some Youkai to keep an eye on them. However, I don't think we have to worry for the moment."

"If it is just them, then yes, that would be what I would say. But I get the feeling that they are after something. And if they are following me around, I can only deduce that they are either after something from me, want me to do something, or they want me to remain inactive. From what I could see when mentioning my name, they seemed to know who I was, and looked alarmed…hehe, sometimes it pays to be me, doesn't it Kunou-tan?"

"Yup! Zenki-nii is the best ever!"

Kunou cheered as she wriggled around on his lap.

Zenki patted the top of her head, and smiled towards Yasaka who did the same.

"Kunou really has missed her Nii-chan being around."

"Yeah…next time, I won't leave it so long to visit."

"You better not either." Lightly tittering, Yasaka cleared her throat. "Now, onto the real business. The materials you wanted for the Fallen Angel shall be in your hotel upon your return. Either you can send them or take them with you back, is your choice. I thought it would be easier for you to take them from there than having them here."

"Yes, that would be for the best, thank you very much."

Hearing his kind words, Yasaka lightly smiled.

"Also, the other material you wanted, wasn't so easy to get. Certain rituals had to be performed, and it took a long while to achieve."

"Yes…it does seem a little difficult to ask…and I am very appreciative."

Yasaka went into her kimono, producing a box. From the box, Zenki could sense the power that was held inside.

"As you requested, a stone dipped into the ley-lines."

"Ah, yes. That's what I wanted."

"Before I give it you, may I ask what you wish to do with this?"

Zenki allowed a smile to appear on his face, glad that even with Zenki, the leader of Kyoto was cautious.

"My invention, is something I've been working on for a few months now. Because of the output needed, I wasn't able to find a suitable source material. With the stone, I wish to build a device to allow…"

Zenki then explained what he was going to do with the stone.

As he explained, Yasaka just listened, quietly taking in what he was saying, and how he was saying it, and how mature, strong, and other things that made Zenki truly a unique boy, and she was happy to see how mature he was.

Once he finished, Yasaka blinked a few times, then smiled lightly.

"I have to say, to make something like that truly would change certain things with another faction."

"That's what I intend to do, Yasaka-sama."

Zenki's serious face allowed Yasaka to give a kind hearted face.

"Well, I've always thought you'd do wonderful things. I didn't think at the age of 17 mind you. But even then, when you were younger, you always did love making things. I remember you even making me a dispenser that would convert water into different substances to drink."

"Aah, I remember that. One of my first inventions. But yeah, the thing is, I know the stone has a set limit, and would drain the power. However, how I'm going to design it, well how I've designed it is for the energy that's burned off is to circulate the device, and return back into the stone to continuously power the device with a formula I have developed based on one of my earlier ones from years ago I thought would be useless, but now I've refined, and defined it, and changed it into a permanent power source, so it is an unlimited energy source, though it would only be able to power small devices. Kind of like a circle, never ending, never beginning, always just a constant flow. By powering my device, it will also power itself, returning just as much energy as it gives off, with the other materials I've already collected. This was the last piece of the puzzle, and if I connect it to my device…hmm, gonna have to think of a name for it…but yeah, if this works, I think it really will give a shift in the dynamics of certain breed's out there."

"It is very adventurous, and while I can't pretend I understand everything, it seems you're very confident, and that's all I need to know when it concerns you. I understand your intelligence, and your work is something you believe in."

Just hearing that made Zenki smile, it really did bring him joy when he heard such words from important people like Yasaka.

"You're very kind, Yasaka-sama."

"Fufu, still adding sama to my name when we've known one another for years."

"S-Sorry Yasaka-sa…san, Yasaka-san."

Yasaka hummed to herself for a few moments, then grinned cheerfully.

"By the way, I've noticed my daughter has occupied your lap until now, and has even decreed that you're going to be her husband? Does that mean you're going to be my son in law? My, if that's the case, then I will be happy."

Kunou's face turned red, while Zenki blushed even harder.

"D-Don't be so forward! That was just something I promised years ago! I was a child back then! It's different to now!"

Kunou adopted a cute pout.

"Nii-chan is cruel, you can't say that! Kunou went to bed every night thinking about being Nii-chan's bride! Kunou dreamed of being Nii-chan's wife for so long, and now Nii-chan is saying that he doesn't want to be my fiancée!? You can't say that!"

"She's right Zenki-kun. If you deny a young girl such a dream, it would be bad, especially after promising her something like marriage."

"B-But I was young…"

Zenki defended weakly, but Yasaka didn't stop, and showed a wide arching smile.

"Even then, a man has to take responsibility for such a thing. It is okay with me. Even though you're a Devil, your future is going to be grand, and having someone beside Kunou who is as reliable, and strong as you are, then I would feel better. And if it is about the Youkai Devil thing, that's completely okay with me."

"Uuuu...Yasaka-san, to say something like that is…b-but, if Yasaka-san says it is okay then…I don't know what to say…"

Yasaka leaned closer, and put a hand to his face, Kunou's jealous eyes going towards her Mother.

"But, maybe you don't want Kunou? Could it be, that you wish to have this Okaa-sama like me? I see, if that's the case, then I can't say that I am surprised." Yasaka's tails went around Zenki, and pulled his body forward, until their chests touched, Zenki's eyes widening. "When Zenki-kun was younger, he always cuddled up on my lap, do you remember? Even though you've grown, I still don't mind you cuddling up on my lap."

Yasaka's teasing hand ran all over Zenki's soft looking face. Zenki gasped when he felt her tails wrapping around his torso, and slid under his shirt. Yasaka's teasing face only became more teasing when Zenki's face tinged pink.

"Yasaka-san…that's something…I-I can't even say anything like…"

"Kunou's Nii-chan cannot be touched by Kaa-chan! It is wrong! That's why, I am going to take Onii-chan and explore Kyoto!"

Kunou stood up, and dragged Zenki away from Yasaka's grasps, laying her claim on him right away. Yasaka faked a pout as Kunou clung to Zenki's leg, not letting him go for even an instant.

"My, seems like my daughter ruins all our fun, Zenki-kun."

"Mehehehe, sorry about that…I guess…"

Zenki held a sheepish look to his face, scratching the back of his head.

Yasaka continued to titter as she looked on at Zenki kindly, enjoying the sights of her daughter, and Zenki interacting, Yasaka thinking "I wonder if that marriage contract is still an active thing...?" and knew Zenki didn't know about said contract, remembering when she and Illuyanka did it when they were drunk.


Later on, Kunou began touring the city with the others, Zenki included.

Since she had been 'tasked' to do so, she showed Zenki and the others famous places.

Zenki could tell that Kunou really did take pride in her work, and enjoyed showing them around. To his surprise, Kuroka and Ravel weren't arguing. Everyone was getting along. Even Mittelt didn't speak out of term. All of them enjoyed the others company, and wouldn't ever give it up either.

As Zenki and the others were being toured by Kunou, they happened to meet Xenovia and Irina. Though it wasn't planned, Irina and Xenovia appeared in front of them again, and while Irina seemed to be fine, Xenovia wasn't.

"So, we meet again Devil."

Xenovia tried to be strong, but the eyes of Zenki made her fall flat on her face metaphorically. Irina was giving a strained smile, a smile that allowed the others to know that she really wasn't going to be fighting or arguing, she didn't want too.

"Erm, we're just touring here, so you can continue doing…"

Xenovia looked towards Kunou on Zenki's shoulders, and then narrowed her eyes.

"I had researched the Youkai in this area, and no doubt, this girl is the Princess of Kyoto. Explain why you are with the Princess of Kyoto. Or, could it be that you've kidnapped this Princess and are trying to do misdeeds with her?"

"Well, that's a pretty big assumption to make. Actually, we're friends, so I haven't done anything to her. I don't think assuming things is a good idea."

Zenki calmly stated as his peerage members all surrounded him along with Le Fay, Mittelt did so for protection.

Xenovia though didn't care about that, and looked at Irina. Irina looked away, not wanting to be apart of what was going to happen, she couldn't stand it.

"Actually, it isn't a coincidence that we met here today."

"Because you've been following us, nyaaa~"

Kuroka meowed as she placed with Zenki's hair, not seeing any real danger from the girl.

"B-But how did you…"

Kuroka twitched her ears as response to the worrying look on Xenovia's face.

"Because, I always sense around myself, dummy. I sensed you from even before we left the hotel. I told Zenki-chan this morning, and we waited for you reveal whatever it is that you were going to do, isn't that right, Zenki-chan?"

"That's right." Zenki agreed, and regarded the pair with curiosity. "So, I presume this isn't a friendly meeting. I think that there's something going on, for you to follow us. So, if you could tell me what's going on, I would be appreciative."

Xenovia looked between the green haired boy, and Irina. Irina, sighed, and walked forward.

"I'm sorry for suddenly showing up like this, but we'd like to discuss something with you. Though we're in the town of Kyoto, we Exorcists would like to have an unofficial meeting as it were. C-Could we please talk together in private?"

Zenki looked at the others, and thought for a few moments, before ultimately nodding his head.

"Okay, if you're coming to me like this, I cannot deny it. Allow us to talk."

Like that, Zenki and the others along with Irina and Xenovia went to talk.


Meeting at a private hotel room, a room that neither had any say in what happened, neutral ground, Zenki sat on one side of the table, with his peerage being all around him. Koneko, and Kunou sat on his lap, Asia on his left hand side, and Jeanne on his right. Ravel sat close by with Kuroka, and Valerie sat near Asia just in case something happened. Le Fay also sat close by to Zenki, Mittelt clinging to his back because she was worried.

Irina and Xenovia sat opposite the others, and looked on at the Devils, and other races before them.

"So, what is it that you'd like to discuss exactly?"

Zenki began, looking between Irina and Xenovia.

Irina cleared her throat, and nodded her head.

"Several months ago, there was, an attack on a few important locations around the world."

"An attack?"

Ravel begged for an answer, which Irina gave her.

"Yes. Attacks. In places that shouldn't be attacked. Like, where the Churches most private of information's are kept, the places where we keep our most sacred of treasures. Though only a few things have been stolen, these attacks have escalated."

"Escalated how exactly?"

Valerie pondered to the pair of them, so Xenovia sighed.

"Because of we have some secret information, like all factions do, someone attempted to take it for themselves. Also, the treasures that we of the Church hold sacred are also under threat, we had no choice but to launch a counter attack on these people."

"And these people are…"

Ravel searched for an answer, so Irina was the one to give it them all.

"The one that has been waging this 'war' is called Lancer."

Zenki's eyes furrowed.

"That's not a name, though?"

"We call him Lancer, due to the way he uses his deadly spear." Irina explained. "He's a very strong opponent. He was able to overwhelm some of the stronger members of the Church. Though our trump card wasn't around during that time."

"Trump card?"

Zenki seem intrigued, but Xenovia had hard eyes.

"That's nothing to do with you." Zenki didn't say anything, and allowed her to continue. "We were sent here, because there are reports that he is active in this city, called Kyoto. His actions cannot be continued, so we had no choice but to come and fight to the best of our ability."

"With only the two of you? Seems nuts to me."

Kuroka yawned as she hugged Zenki from behind.

"Because it is our duty to do so."

Xenovia answered with sharp eyes.

"Seems foolish to me, too." Zenki gave his opinion. "You two, going after someone that wiped out the better forces of the Church? Are you trying to commit suicide?"

"Please do not make fun of our belief's, right Xenovia?"

Xenovia nodded her head.

"Yes, do not mock our belief's. While, I would rather succeed, this chances of my death are bigger. But that doesn't mean that Lancer has won, just yet. My life, is in the hands of myself, and I will fight with the best of my ability, along with my partner Irina."

"My words are being misinterpreted, I was not making fun of your belief's. I just wish to understand why you're only going alone. Because, it just seems like you two wouldn't be enough. Unless you have a secret weapon…do you?"

Inquisitively, Zenki pressed forward.

Xenovia smirked daringly.

"Maybe. I shall leave that to your imagination."

That didn't quite sit well with Zenki, though he was thinking that she in fact did have one. But there were only some possibilities and he wasn't sure what was going to happen with this, and what they were going to do. Ask him for help? He didn't think so, by the way that they looked with one another right now.

"So, why did you come to me exactly?"

Zenki pressed on, Xenovia giving a straight look right into his soul.

"My request…no, my order, is, for you to stay away from our target." Zenki and the others made hard eyes but Xenovia didn't care. "We will be fighting this person soon, and I will not allow anyone to be involved, including you, that Devil that cannot stand in our way. Even if a Maou-sama's son, this is a matter for the Church, and Church alone."

"I see, and your words are as kind as ever."

Zenki held back the resentment that was building up, already having come up with the conclusion that what was going on, and how Xenovia and the other girl had come there, and for what reason, the others already coming to conclusions themselves.

"Kind words aren't needed right now."

"Once again, I see. But, such a thing to request, like you're suggesting that we Devils might become involved."

"We think it might not be impossible."

"A-Actually, I think that it is you more than me, Xenovia. I don't think that you people are involved."

Irina chimed in, only to be stopped when Xenovia looked her dead in the eye.

Xenovia then turned back towards Zenki.

"The word of the Maou-sama's son would be fine with me. since you're the legendary Zenki Astaroth, I shall take the words at face value, even if you're a Devil."

Xenovia said it with straight eyes, so Zenki gave her one too.

"Well, if you want me to say that, then I will be doing. I give my word that we won't interfere with anything that you Church people are doing, and won't be forming an alliance with the one you call Lancer. Hmmm, also, we'll only become active if the battle is brought onto us. But, we'll have to alert the Kyoto Youkai here. Since this is their territory, there's nothing that is going to keep me from telling them about it. It wouldn't be fair, and they have a right to know about it too."

Zenki said, seeing Kunou's nervous disposition. But with his words, she felt relieved.

Xenovia breathed through her nose as she continued.

"Fu. Hearing that is good enough. I had to warn you just in case that you happen to come across Lancer. 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 son of the Maou-sama."

After hearing Xenovia, Zenki softened his expression and took a breath.

"Then, we'll take our leave, Xenovia."

Irina went to stand, but Xenovia didn't.

Xenovia saw how Asia clung to Zenki, and recalled something that she had read once, and misinterpreted as true, when it was false, and pointed an accusing finger at Zenki.

"I know who you are. You're the boy that led away the holy maiden, Asia Argento."

"Excuse me?"

Zenki took offense to it, glaring towards her.

Xenovia sharpened her eyes and rested a hand on her Excalibur.

"Because this time it will be overlooked, due to us being out numbered and this meeting isn't officially happening but rather on my own back to preserve the unspoken truce of the factions for the moment, but I cannot help the disdain for your actions against that girl there. And also, the holy maiden Jeanne, the one who inherited the famous spirit from her past. I have to say, you truly are disgusting."

Zenki's face didn't change, but all of the peerage members, Le Fay and Kunou all looked like they were going to kill for suggesting something like that to Zenki. Irina looked alarmed by what she was saying, she looked ready to topple over.

"Xenovia, I don't think that this is the best…"

Irina tried her best to make it stop, but Xenovia kept pushing forward.

"I have to say it though. Are my words untrue? He has the maiden's in his peerage. Though the Devil was never identified, it is clear who was the one who lured them away. It was this boy before us. Despite his sweet face and words, he is a monster."

"Xenovia!"

Irina scolded, mostly because she didn't want to be killed by the Devils, but even she could tell that it wasn't something she could get away with saying.

"A monster, am I?"

Zenki prodded, wanting to see where this was going.

"That's right." Xenovia stood from her seat, and walked over to Zenki. Using her sword, she pushed the table away from him, and stood in front of him. "It makes me sick, to look at you. You lure away holy girls, and then make them yours. Is that how the Devil named Astaroth make their marks on this world?"

Irina was sweating bullets, she felt like she was going to die. Asia's and Jeanne's hands tightened. Rather than the rest of them, they looked ready to explode. Insulting Zenki like he was Diodora wasn't right, they weren't happy, and were going to say something if she didn't stop soon.

"Well, actually, you've got the wrong Astaroth there."

Zenki spoke, recalling Diodora briefly.

"I have? Then, who could it be?"

"The one you're thinking of is Diodora Astaroth, my Uncle, unfortunately."

Zenki spat out the name, wishing to never have it in his mouth ever again.

Xenovia didn't soften her expression.

"I see. Even if you say that, I cannot accept that at face value. You're here, with Devils, and you're with the two holy maidens that had been lured away from the Church. Also, there have been reports of others over the years. Could it be, that the others behind you are also holy girls you've lured away with your lies and deceit?"

Kuroka almost laughed at being called a holy girl when she truly was the opposite in every way possible. Ravel didn't look happy, neither did Koneko. Valerie was actually flattered at being called a holy girl. Le Fay and Mittelt just held the same disdainful expression on their faces that they had since Xenovia started.

"Xenovia, stop. You cannot continue. More than your own thoughts, you do realize that they outnumber us, quite a bit. And that's Zenki-sama. Whatever you think, whatever you feel, if you do try and attack him, he will have to defend himself. That is his right alone, because you're being the aggressor here."

Irina said it with conviction, and wanted to make sure that Xenovia didn't start a war.

But Xenovia didn't stop, antagonizing all of the peerage members, no more so than Asia herself, she was reaching her limits with what she could stand of Xenovia speaking like that to the boy that she loved.

"I see how it is now. You lured away the holy maidens, and force them into your peerage. Because of you, the maiden Asia Argento has turned into a Witch. And as for Jeanne, she has fallen to the depths of being a slave to the Devils also, also being called a Witch would be fine, wouldn't it? All because of you, Zenki Astaroth. If they hadn't of met you, they could've lived a normal happy life praying to God, but you interfered with their normal lives, and ruined them."

Zenki's eyes went to the ground as he thought of what she said.

While most of it was lies, he did often wonder if he did ruin Asia's life, and the same with Jeanne.

"If they had never met me, would they be happier than they are now? Is she right…could she be right?"

Zenki's mind was in turmoil, he couldn't barely answer her. He was too shocked that she spoke like she did, and used words that hit home.

Xenovia didn't spot though, and looked to Asia and Jeanne interchangeably.

"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" and "Holy Maiden Jeanne" will also get shocked as well."

""…""

Asia and Jeanne didn't say anything, having perplexed expressions on their faces.

Irina inched closer to inspect them as Xenovia continued.

"But to become a Devil. The ones who were 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 they, who became Devils, still believes in God."

Irina said it with an amazed face.

Xenovia shook her head strongly.

"No, I can smell the "belief" from both of them. 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 them."

Xenovia said it with sharp eyes and Kuroka tilted her head to the side.

"Your fucking nose much be amazing to smell belief's nyaaa. I can't even smell that shit."

Xenovia held a worried expression, and didn't know how to respond to Xenovia's words.

Irina stared at Asia and Jeanne even more with interested eyes.

"Is that true? Asia-san and Jeanne-san, you still believe in God even if you have turned into a Devil?"

Asia replied to that question with a sad expression.

"…I just can't put it aside. I believed in it for my whole life…"

"I actually use praying to feel sexually satisfied when Zenki-chan doesn't punish me~ Though I do still believe in God~"

In contrast to Asia, Jeanne looked excited and held a cute expression on her face.

Hearing that, Xenovia took her sword out from the cloth and pointed it at Asia and Jeanne, the others all growling at the sight, no more than Zenki himself, who noticed what was going on, and his body radiated power.

"Is that so. Then you should be cut down by us this instant. If it's now, I can cut you in the name of God. Even if you have sinned, our God will forgive you."

Xenovia went to take a step forward, but Zenki stopped her with a dead glare.

"Try it, and you'll lose your head. Say what you want about me, but threatening my peerage members, threatening my Asia-tan and Jeanne-tan isn't allowed. If you do, I will seriously kill you, and you don't want me as an enemy."

Zenki said as he shot power that cut her cheek, crashing against the wall behind her, and demolished it, Xenovia's expression being shocked. Irina giggled nervously, and wanted to run away, she wasn't sure if she could keep this going for much longer, something was going to happen, and she didn't want it to happen.

Xenovia inhaled some oxygen, and then looked on with narrowed eyes.

"You do not have a right to threaten me. Though you are a Maou-sama's son, I should cut you down with interfering with the Churches side. I think it would be okay since he has interfered with the Churches side. My life would be spared for doing this, and God shall bless me as I cut down this scum. Scum, that is all you-"

SLAP!

"Don't ever say that about Zenki-san again!"

No one had expected it to happen…

But it did.

The one who slapped Xenovia, was Asia herself, and she looked mad, had teary eyes, and wouldn't stop scowling. It was hard to look at Asia when she was scowling, it didn't suit her face, but everyone was stunned that the girl usually didn't show such a face, was in fact showing a face.

A red mark appeared on Xenovia's cheek, the girl holding a hand to her cheek, baffled by Asia's slap.

Asia herself remained strong, showing eyes that were meant to display strength.

"Zenki-san is nothing like you said. Zenki-san gave me a home when no one else wanted me. Zenki-san made everything better. Before I met Zenki-san, my life was okay. I did good things, but I didn't have any friends, and lived for only others, which was what was expected of me, but not always what I wanted. But then I met Zenki-san, and he gave me many friends, who all talk and play with me everyday. Zenki-san never lured me away from the Church. Zenki-san protected me with his life, he almost died for me when protecting me from Diodora who was the true villain who tried to take me away from the Church, and I suspect others too. Zenki-san made sure that I was protected everyday, and always gave me many things. He made me things. He baked lovely treats for me, and he always made me feel like I had a home with Zenki-san. And most of all, Zenki-san is the one who holds my heart, no one else."

"Asia-tan…"

Zenki almost felt a tear in his eyes…no, he did have tears in his eyes.

The others in the peerage, Le Fay, Mittelt, and even Irina looked on, completely enthralled by Asia's declaration of love. Xenovia didn't have a word to say, she didn't have anything to say. She couldn't say anything, she was stuck between a rock and a hard place, it wasn't something that she could do.

Asia's conviction never left, and continued to stare at Xenovia harshly.

"So, please understand that Zenki-san is not a bad Devil-san. Zenki-san is the best Devil-san, because all of us have been mistreated in our lives and he gave us all a home, a place where we belong. Kuroka-san was mistreated by her former caretaker, Koneko-san suffered too. Ravel-san has many expectations to live up too, and didn't have much of a normal life. Jeanne-san was always unhappy with her life, and Valerie-san always cried when alone. But because we came together with Zenki-san, we are a family. He gave us a home to live in, and I'm proud to be Zenki-sans Bishop, because I am Zenki-sans loyal Bishop, and I love Zenki-san always. Even if I am a Devil, and cannot pray to God anymore, my love for Zenki-san…our love for Zenki-san allows us to continue on, and we are a family. God might not want me anymore…but Zenki-san and the others all want me, and we all love one another like a true family. And no one can say anything negative about my family, especially the man that I love."

Zenki and the others were shocked by the confession of Asia.

Irina put a hand to her mouth, and sobbed while saying "Love is a powerful thing indeed!" and wholeheartedly could see that Asia wasn't lying. She even felt a little jealous from seeing how Asia loved Zenki, and wished that she had something like that, deep down inside of her.

Xenovia felt her voice wavering a little bit, and was troubled on how to respond.

"Do you think the "Holy Maiden" needed friends? Love even? 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, you, Asia Argento, and the Maiden of Orleans, didn't have the right to be a "Holy Maiden" from the beginning."

Asia didn't know what to say, so Jeanne stood up, and faced Xenovia.

"The "Holy Maiden's" don't need love or friendship? Because of that ideal, I was always lonely, and people managed to do things with me, and I never got to have a good life like I do now. I wasn't accepted anywhere, until Zenki-chan came and gave me his hand, and offered a loving home for me. Both for me and Asia-chan, we found a home with Zenki-chan, more than we ever did when we were Holy Maiden's, and as Asia-chan said, we were all able to find a home with Zenki-chan so don't say anything bad about our King. It doesn't sit right with me that you're accusing Zenki-chan of being the bad one, when you called this meeting, you told us to stay out of it, and then you not only abuse my King, but also threaten my fellow peerage members, and also my best friend Asia-chan. I cannot stand people who do that!"

Jeanne's anger was on her face.

The peerage hadn't seen Jeanne look so angry before. Usually, she had childlike expressions, and a face that would be hard to see as angry. But now, her face was the embodiment of anger, and how she was going to release it upon Xenovia at any second.

Xenovia took a little breath, then continued.

"God loved you. If nothing happened then it means both of your belief's really are fake, or you didn't pray hard enough."

"God's love is the second best ever! Zenki-chan's love is the best ever!"

"Is that so? Then, this love, would be more powerful than my Excalibur, would it?"

At Xenovia's provocative words, Irina knew it was going too far, and raised her objections immediately.

"No, Xenovia. Don't be foolish, if something happens, we'll be punished."

Irina, being the level headed one, knew this wouldn't lead to anything good, it wouldn't do any justice, it was too dangerous to do it. But Xenovia didn't listen at all, and continued onwards, accepting the provocation that Jeanne laid upon her.

"It won't get back to the higher ups. I'm interested in this so-called love from the Devil Zenki Astaroth. She made such a declaration, and I cannot stay silent. She's putting our belief's to the test, then I cannot stay-"

"You want to fight my Knight?"

Zenki butted in, causing Xenovia to nod her head.

"That's correct. I shall see this so-called love by my blade."

Zenki pondered it for a few moments, then faced Jeanne, who looked eager to fight against Xenovia for everything that she said.

"Jeanne-tan, it seems like she wants to fight you. It is an Excalibur blade, are you wanting to accept the challenge?"

Jeanne didn't even need a second to answer.

"She made Zenki-chan and Asia-chan feel bad. I'd feel like I let my love fall down if I don't fight with her. So, please Zenki-chan. May I have a fight with her? She'll need to see that relying on God's love cannot be the only thing. Love between two people is also important. That's how it has to be, so please let me fight, okay? She insulted my King, my Asia-chan, and I cannot allow that to happen."

Hearing the opinion of his Knight, Zenki nodded his head, and directed his face towards Xenovia.

"Since you're the one who brought it up, it shall not get back to the Devils, about this little duel that you want to have. I presume the same could be said about your side?"

"The Church shall not be aware of anything."

Xenovia agreed, so Zenki released a breath.

"Great, then let's go…"

Zenki stood with Kunou, and Koneko having to get up too, and walked out, the others following after him…


The place that they ended up was a secluded field outside of Kyoto. Since there was going to be a fight, Zenki was of the opinion that it would be better to stay out of the way and watch what was going to happen.

Xenovia stood opposite of Jeanne. Jeanne had her holy sword at the ready made from her Sacred Gear, and Xenovia also held her Excalibur in front of her, already having taken it out of the cloth. Jeanne had serious eyes, as did Xenovia.

Zenki and the others stood behind a barrier that surrounded the two of them. Irina also stood nearby Zenki and the others, watching the fight. Zenki turned towards her, and raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"So, are you going to fight too?"

Zenki asked Irina, the girl wearing a sheepish face.

"Ooh no, I like living~"

Her answer made Zenki smile a little bit.

"That's a good answer."

Irina smile childlike as Xenovia and Jeanne looked down at one another.

"Because you're apart of the Church, I won't punish you for many actions. But I cannot stand anyone trying to hurt my King. Also, I think that because this is a fight between us, the ones who agree when to stop is your friend, and my King. Does that term become acceptable to you?"

"I don't have any problems with that…but that sword. Can I presume it is made from Blade Blacksmith?"

Xenovia deduced, as Jeanne held her sword upwards.

"This is my adorable Sword-chan from my Blade Blacksmith! Of course I would be able to use something like this! It must be thanks to the Lord!" Jeanne prayed, and felt lightning ripple through her body, turning her cheeks red. "I shall fight with this blade, and take you to the curb!"

Xenovia showed a daring look to her face, and removed her cloak. What she revealed underneath surprised the likes of Zenki, who saw the skin tight black battle costume that the girl was wearing. Zenki tilted his head to the side curiously.

"It looks a little, erotic to me."

Zenki's body twitched when he felt Kuroka lay a hand on his shoulder.

"You'd never think that the Church would wear such slutty clothing, would you nyaaa?"

"I wouldn't call it slutty…exactly."

Zenki didn't want to offend Irina, but she had heard from Kuroka anyway, and looked down at her own outfit, and produced teary eyes.

"E-Even the Nekomata-chan is calling me a slut…"

The green haired boy patted Irina on the back, and smiled weakly towards her.

"She's not calling you a slut. Trust me, I don't think you'd be classed as something like that."

"O-Oh…by the way, what's a slut?"

Zenki, Kuroka, Ravel, Valerie, Mittelt, Le Fay and Koneko face faulted with Asia, Kunou, Jeanne, and Xenovia along with Irina remaining clueless on what a slut was.

"Y-You don't need to know what that is...and how could you be offended if you don't know what one is?"

"Oh…okay! And erm, I guess that because she said it, it was a bad thing! That's all~"

With a chipper smile, Irina swayed from side to side.

Zenki looked towards Jeanne, and gave her some advice.

"Jeanne-tan, even if she is just a human, don't forget that humans can overpower Devils too. And that Excalibur, if I'm not mistaken then it is the Excalibur Destruction, based on the appearance I can see it. It holds a mass of destruction, due to its name obviously, and I am not sure, but it could be used to send waves of holy energy at people."

Xenovia, and Irina were surprised Zenki deduced what her Excalibur was. Jeanne gave a wide smile on her face, and swayed from side to side.

"Don't worry about me Zenki-chan, I'm definitely going to win for you, and show her the power of Zenki-chan's peerage~ If I can't do something like this, then I couldn't even think of anything other than my own failure, and my body will receive the best punishment when I was trying to do my best…eeh. Got off topic there. Suffice to say Zenki-chan, my strength of my blades will be able to beat the Excalibur-chan that's before us. Good thing that Yuuto-chan isn't here, huh~?"

"Yuuto…san?"

Irina asked, but Zenki shook his head, and muttered "Long story…" which she accepted, and looked directly at the fight before them.

Xenovia took a breath, and made a stance.

"First of all, to hold such a Sacred Gear before me is a sin in of itself. The ability to make holy swords is a wonderful gift from God, but to think that it fell down to the Devils. And also that of Twilight Healing, to believe that also transferred to the Devils. Though, now they are heresy Sacred Gears. No doubt, the others on your peerage also own heresy Sacred Gears."

"Excuse me, but how are they heresy?"

Ravel brought up with Zenki agreeing with his neck.

"What?"

Xenovia didn't understand, so Ravel clarified it once getting the agreement from Zenki.

"Sacred Gear, is made by God by default. Some might have beasts sealed inside like that of the Boosted Gear, but the God that you admire made these Gears. So, why would they be heresy? Though Asia-sama's can indeed heal Devils and Fallen Angels too, your God allowed that to be made, and God also made it so demonic swords can be made by a Sacred Gear. So, I don't understand. Why is it heresy exactly? If you think it is a heresy, could we also have an explanation on why you believe that the Sacred Gears that you've admitted that God has made, be classed as heresy?"

Ravel's points were made again and again. All were equal, valid points.

Xenovia didn't have an answer.

She couldn't answer. She didn't have an answer for Ravel. They were valid points for Ravel to make, and even Xenovia couldn't deny it. Irina looked stunned, and didn't know what to say either, they were right, Ravel was technically right, and God did allow these Sacred Gears to exist, so what Xenovia said didn't make sense, since it was the God that made them, and they couldn't be heresy if he made them.

Zenki smiled bewitchingly at Ravel, and petted her head.

"Well done Ravel-tan, you've managed to throw our enemy off for a loop now."

"Hehe, it was no problem at all Zenki-sama. I aim to please after all."

"Sounds like something a slu-"

With a single look from Zenki, Kuroka was silenced. She didn't like it, but she didn't say anything.

The green haired boy then looked towards the two in the middle.

"Then, with nothing to say, I suppose that the fight should begin."

"Yes Zenki-chan!"


Immediately, Jeanne took her sword, and rushed the opponent. Her speed was good, she was moving faster than most were able to see. Even Xenovia was having a difficult time in seeing where Jeanne was coming from.

"M-My, this is a Knight's speed? I haven't seen such a speed before."

Irina duly recorded to herself, Zenki smiling when he saw the dazzled face of the chestnut haired girl.

"Very fast."

Xenovia noted as she swung left.

Jeanne happened to be there, and brought up her blade.

"My, your Excalibur-chan is neat, isn't it!?"

Jeanne was shocked when her sword was broken apart with a single slash from Xenovia, the blade continuing for Jeanne's body. The girl smiled wildly, pushing off the ground, and made a distance between the two of them, landing several steps away from Xenovia's range.

"Jeanne-san…"

Asia put her hands together, and resisted the urge to pray, but wanted to for her best friend.

"It seems my blade crushes yours."

Xenovia radiated confidence, which Irina liked to see. But when she looked at Zenki, she could see that he didn't even sweat nervously. He didn't even have the hint of worry that she thought that she'd see from a King of his calibre. But he didn't, and either he was insane, or just that confident. She didn't think he was arrogant, she knew that he wasn't. But she couldn't understand why he didn't even seem all that bothered, and looked like he wasn't watching a fight, when he was in fact, with his Knight.

"What is he thinking right now…?" Irina thought, seeing Zenki patting Koneko's head and Kunou's like he was completely calm. "Does she have some unknown power? There's her Sacred Gear, but is there something else that's going to happen? From what I can see, her Sacred Gear has just been defeated, and it is true that the Sacred Gear Blade Blacksmith is inferior to Excalibur…but why doesn't he seem alarmed right now?"

Irina tried to work it out, but she couldn't.

"Here I come!"

Jeanne didn't let it deter her in the slightest, and stuck her hand outwards. A blade formed in her hand, and she aimed it towards Xenovia. The blue haired girl didn't seem to mind all that much either, she was okay with whatever was going to happen.

Jeanne, with a chipper face, sped off towards Xenovia. Appearing before her, Jeanne swung left, so Xenovia did the natural reaction to block. However, just as their blades were about to touch, Jeanne made a feint, and revealed her other hand that had a blade in it, swinging for Xenovia's face, surprising her.

"Hah! Didn't expect that, did you bitch nyaaa!?"

Kuroka cheered from the side, but was stunned when Xenovia was able to move fast enough to not only block Jeanne's other sword, but made it crumble in her hands at the same time. Fortunately, Jeanne had her other sword, and made a stab from the left.

Xenovia couldn't move her hand in time to block, so she pushed herself off with her feel, propelling herself backwards. Jeanne's blade came inches within range to stab her, but missed by the narrowest of margins. Zenki watched as Xenovia returned to her feet, and swung her sword outwards at the incoming Jeanne, shattering her blade instantly within her hands, making Jeanne retreat.

"It seems that Excalibur, even a fragment is strong enough to break apart Jeanne-tans swords. But that should be expected with those blades. Jeanne-tans still got this, she's my technique fighter, and has a plan, I think I know what she's doing as well, it seems to make sense to me."

He didn't reveal his thoughts to anyone, preferring to cross his arms, and silently cheer on Jeanne from the side lines.

"That Excalibur is tough, Zenki-sama. What about if Jeanne-sama isn't able to defeat the person before them?"

Le Fay noted, looking to Zenki, but saw the confidence radiating from his eyes.

"Don't worry, my Knight will win."

His confidence was bursting forward, it was a lovely thing to see.

"But how do you know Nii-chan?"

Kunou brought up as she climbed up his body, and rested on his shoulders. Zenki smiled even more.

"Because she is my Knight, that is why. Jeanne-tan might seem like a childlike girl, but she's very smart, and tactical. She'll be able to win, don't worry about that, my Knight won't be losing to a mere Excalibur, and I have a last resort, something of a trump card up my sleeve if she starts struggling that will allow her to win."

Zenki's confidence transferred to the others around, even Irina felt strangely confident, and she wasn't supposed too. Mittelt looked a little freaked at the battles going on before her, confident that she wouldn't be able to do anything.

"You're fast, and your skills aren't bad. But, your sword doesn't match that like my own blade. My sword is a mass of destruction. Even your Sacred Gear cannot be compared to my own blade, it is better if you give up now."

Xenovia didn't even let a small bit of her overconfidence drop, and Jeanne looked on, excited.

"Wow, Xenovia-chan's blade is tough! I didn't think it would be this tough! But since it is an Excalibur-chan, I should've known better! Yup, that's how it is right now, isn't it!? Okay, that's why I have to become better!"

Jeanne stuck her hands upwards.

From her hands, one sword came out with a fiery blade, and the other was an ice type blade. The embers of the flames, and the icy mist from the fire and ice blade respectably made Xenovia feel uncomfortable.

"My Fiery-chan and Icy-chan definitely won't lose!"

Jeanne rushed forward again, which made Xenovia sigh. Xenovia watched carefully as Jeanne appeared before her, raising her own blade, and made a strike.

"Alright, it seems to be the same, so, I might as well-"

Xenovia looked like she was about to fight with her blade, but Jeanne surprised her when she clashed her own blades together, making a hot mist surround her, burning her skin a little bit, and also freezing her at the same time, giving her ice burns in the process since Jeanne was so close, and directed her attacks right that way.

"D-Damn, that's quite hot. I didn't know Jeanne-san could produce such level of heat before, it seems surprising actually. And even to make it go through the barrier too! But even then, Jeanne-sans always been quite the fiery girl, so it should be expected, right?"

Valerie commented as she even felt it through the barrier but Ravel furrowed her eyebrows while Asia clung to Zenki's arm, worried for Jeanne since she couldn't see anything from the area Xenovia and Jeanne were occupying.

"It isn't to the Phenex clans heat, but it isn't bad. I'd say that it is quite hot, for someone that isn't a Dragon or a Phenex clan member. But for me, the fire seems a little cool, and I am sure that it is the same for Zenki-sama."

"Well, for people that aren't whores, or Shota's, we feel the effects of it!"

Kuroka screamed at Ravel, only to make her feel bad. Zenki looked towards Kuroka, and she sighed, knowing what he was going to say, so Kuroka muttered "Sorry Ravel-chan, didn't mean to call ya a whore nyaaa~" even if it was a little insincere, it still was better than nothing.

"I wish it would stop with the burning already! It hurts!"

Mittelt complained as she stood behind Zenki, hating to admit that it was the safer place right now.

Zenki sighed and breathed into the air. From his mouth, a small flame of yellow appeared, the ice fire that he had, and cooled down the area that was around them, so they wouldn't burn or anything like that.

"Mouuu, that's better Nii-chan, Kunou felt hot."

"…I also thought that it was cool Senpai, and I think Senpai is the best."

Koneko shot a jealous look towards Kunou who did the same thing, sparks going off between their eyes.

"Kunou gave praise first!"

"…Mine was more meaningful than yours."

Koneko's harsh eyes made even Kuroka sweat by how pissed she could look.

"Xenovia! Be careful!"

Irina shouted as the mist surrounded her.

Xenovia heard, but didn't say anything. She looked left and right, but the mist surrounding her was hurting even her eyes. She had to put a hand to her eyes to protect them, leaving her visually impaired for the moment.

"Darn, I can't see where she is…and she doesn't even make sound when she moves. If she's near me right now, I cannot be certain. But she's going to be coming for me, I have to make sure that my sword and her body connect. She's still a Devil, I should be able to finish her off if I make contact with her body a single time with full power. It should be okay."

Xenovia deduced in her mind, and looked around for Jeanne, but couldn't see her.

"Here!"

Xenovia was taken by surprise when Jeanne appeared behind her. Xenovia went to reach, but she couldn't react fast enough and received a cut on her arm. Xenovia winced, and swung her Excalibur that way, but didn't make contact with anyone, Jeanne swimming back into the mist before anything could happen.

"D-Darn you, cutting me like this!"

Xenovia swung left and right, using her sword to cut the mist, but she couldn't see anyone. She wasn't getting anywhere, and Jeanne loved it that she couldn't touch her, Zenki's face widening into a small smile.

"It's no use! You won't be able to catch me! My Devil eyes are better than humans, and I can see your movements, I can see more than you can, therefore you won't be able to get me like you are! I'm sorry, but that's how it is!"

Jeanne then went onto deliver many cuts against Xenovia's body, and she was helpless. She couldn't fight off against the girl, she was stuck by the girl and her mist. It felt hot, sticky, and she felt her clothes and hair clinging to her, sweat drenching her brow.

Eventually, she couldn't take it anymore, and she twirled her sword in her hand.

"That's it! Don't make a fool of me!"

Losing her composure slightly, Xenovia thrusted her sword downwards into the ground, and shook the ground around them, even people outside of the battle couldn't stop the shaking, the ground being torn apart inside of the barrier around of Xenovia, expanding outwards.

"Aah!"

Asia was going to fall forward, but Zenki managed to catch her and pulled her close. Rather than take the shaking, pretty much everyone clung to Zenki, even Irina did, in case she was going to fall over, holding onto his torso.

Jeanne jumped back several times, doing hand stands too, and landed on a patch of ground that wasn't torn upwards. Jeanne panted as did Xenovia, the shaking of the ground stopping.

Xenovia's body was covered in small wounds, while Jeanne didn't have wounds, but fighting Xenovia alone made her feel a little tired.

"Geez! Xenovia! Did you have to do that!?"

Irina complained as Le Fay looked on between the two of them, wondering they were really serious.

"Excalibur's destructive power doesn't lose its name in real life than in legends."

At Le Fay's words, Zenki inclined his head.

"Obviously in terms of destructive power, it is the best. But it isn't the strongest Excalibur."

"Then, what is Zenki-nii?"

Kunou asked for the people who didn't know.

"From what I remember about the Excalibur's, then the one that holds the most potential to be dangerous, is Excalibur Ruler. It can rule over anything, people or magic, from a good guess of it. It is like a scaled up version of my Kankura Formula. While I can control the opponents attacks, mastering Ruler could mean controlling people's actions and such. If someone had all seven pieces of Excalibur, then they would be a very dangerous opponent."

"I'm sure you're right there, Zenki-sama."

Zenki nodded at Ravel as Le Fay smiled weakly.

"Yes, Zenki-sama is right, but thankfully she only has one Excalibur."

"But…we've got another Excalibur in our midst." Zenki turned to worried looking Irina, and to the lace on her arm. "Don't we, Irina-san?"

"Ehehehe…h-how did you know?"

Irina didn't even try and deny it, she couldn't. She didn't have a leg to stand on this time, she couldn't do anything other than look on with worried eyes.

Zenki looked at the lacy stuff on her arm, and raised his eyebrows curiously.

"Because that's Excalibur Mimic. There's no point denying it, I know that it is."

"Yeah, my Excalibur Mimic alright! Even then, I still won't fall behind Devil-chan's!"

Irina said while showing her strength of heart. Even though her words could be seen as provocative in a fighting sense, he didn't sense any malicious intent behind her words. In fact, she looked like she was okay with everything that was happening right now.

Jeanne in the arena gazed at Xenovia, and felt a wide smile on her face.

"Seems like you've got quite the destructive power, Xenovia-chan~"

Jeanne said with a chipper tone, but Xenovia held serious eyes.

"I'm sorry, but this is where it has to end now."

Xenovia, without a warning, shot for Jeanne. Jeanne was able to see her movements thanks to being as fast as she was, Xenovia making a stab for her. Knowing her sword wouldn't be able to block it, Jeanne dodged to the side, the destructive power of the sword cutting the ground.

Jeanne made a good resolve, and produced a blade in her hand using her Sacred Gear.

"Try this!"

Jeanne came at Xenovia and swung for her neck as she was distracted. Seeing the attack, Xenovia blocked it with her blade, and held a sword fight between the two of them. While Jeanne couldn't compare to the power of the Excalibur, she held her own, and did every tactic she could think of, but she wasn't getting anywhere.

As they fought, Zenki's phone went off.

Curiously, he looked, and saw that it was Akeno.

Even in the middle of a fight, he wasn't going to not answer the phone, he didn't see the point as to why he wouldn't answer the phone at all, it didn't make that much sense as to why he didn't, so he did.

"Hello, Akeno-tan."

He answered as he saw Jeanne dodge several swipes of Xenovia's sword, again and again. Her body was like rubber, able to bend in any direction, she avoided it expertly, and almost made it seem effortless.

[Ara, Zenki-kun answered. So, what are you doing right now?]

She asked as Jeanne made a wind blade, and swung downwards. The blade released an air of blade, heading for Xenovia's body. Rather than dodge, she allowed the Excalibur to take the brunt of the attack, pushing her backwards, but didn't knock her off her feet.

"Well, right now isn't the best time sweetie. I'm currently watching something…weird."

[Weird?]

Zenki smiled to himself as Jeanne lunged forward, Xenovia stopped with the Excalibur held out in front of her. Seeing her moment, Xenovia brought her blade down towards Jeanne, but she danced to the side, and continued going forward.

"Yeah…essentially, I'm watching two girls fighting. It is quite…weird, yet fun."

Zenki saw Xenovia unfortunately bring up her blade, and use the pommel of the blade to embed it into the stomach of Jeanne. Jeanne was shocked and felt her body weaken from the effects of the holy sword hitting her body, but she couldn't stop, continuing with her sword, and cut her cheek, blood running down Xenovia's face.

"Jeanne-san!"

Asia was going to interfere, send her healing aura towards her, but stopped when she saw Jeanne shaking her head, pulling away from Xenovia. Jeanne didn't want healing, it would've been unfair, she wanted to fight with her own strength.

[Fufufu, Zenki-kun really does always have girls fighting for him, doesn't he?]

The teasing her voice was obvious, even Zenki could tell that it was, and he ended up chuckling.

"Well, I wouldn't say the other wants me. She kinda seems quite the angry girl. Anyway, since now is a bad time, could I call you back later on Akeno-tan? Unless there's something that you wanted to discuss?"

[No, I just missed Zenki-kun's voice is all.]

Zenki's face turned a little red as Jeanne stood up, clutching her stomach. She held her resolve, but felt a little dizzy if she was honest with herself.

"Awww, don't be so sweet. Anyway, I've got to go now, Akeno-tan. Speak soon."

[Goodbye Zenki-kun~ Have a good day~]

"You too."

With that, Zenki hung up the phone as Kuroka's eyes went towards Zenki.

"Akeno-chan?" Nodding his head, he saw Valerie's eyes light up with some disdain. "You know, Jeanne-chan might lose if she continues on. It seems little bitch over there is just fast enough to keep up with our Knight-chan. We've got to do something."

The others agreed, so Zenki put on his best smile.

"I've got an idea how to turn this around."

"How, Zenki-sama?"

Ravel asked for the others, so Zenki smiled weakly, and looked at the panting Jeanne.

"Jeanne-tan, you've got to win!"

"B-But Zenki-chan, it is difficult!"

She argued, so Zenki reluctantly revealed something important, his trump card.

"I suppose you don't want a punishment then?"

…At that, Jeanne stopped.

Her body heated up, looking to the place Zenki stood, her legs wobbling below her, the entire body she had shaking. Her hand went to her breast, cupping it as a pink dusted over her cheeks, the others looked on with confusion.

"…Punishment?"

Zenki nodded as Jeanne's hopes were raised.

"That's right. If Jeanne-tan wins against Xenovia-san over there, then I will definitely give Jeanne-tan a punishment."

"Why would you punish her for winning?"

Irina's bold question wasn't met with any answers.

Instead, Zenki just gave Jeanne a little more.

"Jeanne-tan, if you want a punishment from me, you're going to have to win."

"Uuuuuuu!" Jeanne's legs shook like they were made of jelly. "Z-Zenki-chan is really going to give me a punishment!?" Zenki nodded, confusing Irina, Xenovia, Le Fay, even Kunou, the others now aware of what Zenki's plan was. "Zenki-chan! If I win, then I will be able to receive your 'love' with your hand against my butt, right!?"

"That's right. I'll even add demonic power."

Jeanne released a sexual moan as a hand darted to her crotch area, biting her bottom lip so she didn't howl out in pleasure. Pant after pant escaped her lips, feeling a tingling sensation between her legs at the prospect of getting punished by Zenki.

"Y-You aren't kidding me, right!?"

She truly hoped that he wasn't lying right now. He couldn't be lying, she needed it, she was getting so hyped that she didn't want to be brought down now, she couldn't be brought down by Zenki, she needed him to tell her what she wanted to hear.

"I'm not kidding. I'll even do it so hard that you won't even be able to sit on your butt for at least a day."

"Oooh Zenki-chan!" Jeanne curled her body as a crazed sexual fantasy flashed through Jeanne's eyes, reflecting that onto her face. "T-To think that Zenki-chan is going to smack my naughty butt with his loving yet firm and strong hand! C-Can you even chain me up Zenki-chan and even gag me if you want!?"

Her hyper face frightened that of Mittelt, the girl shivering as a scary aura surrounded Jeanne, a pleasantly terrifying aura appearing around Jeanne, and went into the sky. Her face was smiling, but the aura around her terrified most who hadn't seen it before. For even people who had seen it before, it was terrifying to see.

"S-Sure, I'll do all of that if you beat her."

Jeanne put her hands out immediately, and summoned a sword. Her face radiated sexual desire, and the desire to fight against Xenovia. Her new resolve frightened Xenovia, the girl taking a step back from the intense gaze of the Knight.

"Yes! That's it Zenki-chan! I can feel it! I've got it now! Don't worry, I will beat her and then we'll have that punishment! Yes, don't worry about anything! She's going to be beaten now, and my body is going to be punished by the King that I want!"

Jeanne's red face only screamed the desire for punishment, and her aura increased by the second, Ravel nudging closer to Kuroka.

"Her power level is over 9000 Kuroka-sama!"

"Nice DBZ reference Ravel-chan nyaaa~ You pulled it off perfectly nyaaa~"

The two high fived one another, only drawing a curious look to Zenki and the others since they always argued but now seemed to be having a friendly expression and conversation with the other.

Jeanne's eyes tightened on Xenovia, the girl flinching.

"Now, time to lose~"

With that, Jeanne disappeared, shocking Xenovia and the others.

"W-Where did she go?"

"Gwaaah!"

Irina's question was answered when Xenovia spat out bile, Jeanne's foot appearing at her abdomen, pushing her backwards, and onto her butt.

"Naughty girls need to be punished, after all!"

With a sword in hand, Jeanne didn't stop going for Xenovia, like a mad woman. Her blade was pointed right for the downed Xenovia, the girl frightened for life on what was going to happen to her now.

"Ooh God!"

Xenovia let slip as she jumped from her position on the ground. It was a good thing she did as Jeanne's blade penetrated the ground where Xenovia was, cutting her side due to her not getting out of the way fast enough.

Xenovia rolled on the ground, only to be stopped when a sword stabbed before her. She pulled away, falling on her back, Jeanne having a face full of ecstasy. Not allowing Xenovia time to breathe, Jeanne continued on, stabbing for her.

"G-Go away! What are you!?"

Xenovia blocked the stab Jeanne made for her, and forced the destructive power of the Excalibur through Jeanne's blade, making it crumble.

Using this chance, Xenovia attempted to kick Jeanne in the stomach, but at the last second, Jeanne batted the foot away and landed her own kick against Xenovia, bringing her up the ground by twisting her foot upwards, bringing her to her feet, only to shoulder barge her forward, sending her skidding.

Xenovia only managed to regain her stance just in time for Jeanne to appear with two swords in her hands, slicing downwards.

"Aargh!"

Xenovia received the slashes against her skin, making her fall backwards but not onto the ground. She regained her stance, and landed on her hands, doing a handstand, and kicking outwards towards Jeanne. Jeanne blocked her foot with her blades, crossing them over her body, and pushed Xenovia away, Xenovia's body landing on the ground with a heavy pant.

"S-She's amazing."

Asia said, her eyes brimming with happiness.

"N-No doubt, I didn't know she could do all this crazy shit. Just what the fuck is that Knight chick anyway? She was fighting pretty evenly before, but now she is dominating the Exorcist chick for no reason other than punishment? She's fucking mad."

Mittelt passed on her thoughts, with Kunou agreeing as Xenovia returned to her feet, panting heavily.

"Nii-chan's Knight is amazing! B-But, she's also scary."

"No kidding, I didn't expect Jeanne-sama to be like this, but she's surprising quite the scary Knight-sama."

Le Fay shuddered while Irina couldn't form words, not sure how this was happening. Zenki and the rest of the peerage didn't say anything, pleasantly surprised by the agile skill of the young Knight girl, and how punishment, really went along way.

"Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! Try this! And this! And this!"

Jeanne kept swinging at Xenovia, the girl couldn't fend her off. She tried her best, but all she could do was defend, and even that didn't happen very well. Jeanne's swords did indeed crumble sometimes, but she made sword after sword right away, stopping her from doing anything other than watching Jeanne come at her.

"D-Don't! Stop this! Ooh God please stop!"

Xenovia tried to fight, but she couldn't. She was stuck, there was no way for her out of this now. Even with the superior sword, Jeanne was fuelled on something Xenovia couldn't hope to grasp…the masochists need for punishment. That alone, could overpower anything that came before Jeanne.

"Here!"

"No!"

Xenovia was caught off guard as Jeanne did a feint, receiving a double slash that forced her body into the air. Using her wings, Jeanne flew into the air, and used her Knight's speed to fly towards her, slashing again and again as she whizzed past her again and again.

Jeanne did one final strike, and slammed Xenovia into the ground, knocking her out.


"O-Oh…my…"

Irina couldn't speak, her voice leaving her as she saw her mangled friend on the ground, not moving, though was still breathing.

Even though Xenovia was harsh, and rude, Zenki couldn't leave her like that, so turned to Asia, and Valerie.

"Asia-tan, Valerie-tan. If you would, then I would be appreciative." He gave the order, and when they were about to move, he looked at Irina. "Is it alright if we Devils heal your friend? Would that be something against your religion or something?"

Irina thought about it for a few seconds, regarding Xenovia's condition, and for this time only, she was going to be okay with it.

"For this time, I suppose it could be okay for you girls to heal her."

Getting the okay, Asia went over first, and activated the Sacred Gear. Her Twilight Healing's aura washed all over the girls body, beginning to heal her. The pained expression that came to Xenovia's face the instant Jeanne delivered the beating slowly began releasing itself from her face, and giving her a relaxed look to her face.

Valerie soon went over, and activated her Longinus, a single cup appearing. From the cup, a liquid was produced, a mystical liquid, and it washed over some of Xenovia's wounds, healing them. While not as strong as Asia's healing, since Valerie's Longinus wasn't as precise as Asia's healing, since Valerie's Longinus controlled life, her healing was slightly inferior, but still was quite effective, and managed to keep Xenovia alive, and healed her wounds up.

As they healed her, Irina looked at the cup suspiciously.

"That cup is…"

"It's my Queen's Sacred Gear. If you know what it is, then I won't say anymore. and even if you don't know what it is, it is better to keep it a little secret. Even if you figure it out, I hope that you don't tell anyone of my Queen's Sacred Gear."

Irina nodded silently, figuring out what her Sacred Gear was.

Ravel looked towards Zenki, and Irina, and then whispered in his ear. As she did, Irina heard Zenki say "I was thinking the same thing..." which earned nods from Koneko, and Valerie along with Kuroka who listened in, Zenki intending to speak to the others later on about it, if they needed to know what they all were suspicious of.

"Yay!"

Jeanne cheered as she landed on the ground.

She rushed over to Zenki, and bent her head forward like the Virgin Mary, and wore her heart on her face, her desires being known immediately.

"Zenki-chan, I punished her~ Now, punish me okay!?"

Zenki smiled and then petted her head.

"When we reach night, I will definitely punish you for winning my adorable Knight."

"Mouuu…okay Zenki-chan. But when I'm punished, I definitely will be happy."

"I know. Soon my Knight."

Jeanne was content with that, she was okay with that.

Kuroka went over to Jeanne and patted her on the shoulder.

"That was great Jeanne-chan nyaaa! I never knew you could power up like that!"

"Yes, I have to admit that it was a breath of fresh air to see our Knight dominate the fight in the end like you did."

Ravel posed her own thoughts and Jeanne gained a cheery smile.

"Because I was able to muster up the power of what Zenki-chan has given me, I was able to overcome the depths of despair that I felt, and achieved victory. It is because of my love for Zenki-chan!"

"Ooh Azazel-sama, please don't leave me with these monsters."

Mittelt muttered, Koneko catching it, and scowling.

"…Next time, I won't be so kind to you."

Mittelt sniffled, Kunou falling off Zenki's shoulders, and went into his arms.

"Nii-chan! That's totally amazing! I love your peerage, barring the little Neko, and I wish I was so strong!"

"Hehe, don't worry Kunou-tan. Because you're your Okaa-sama's child, you'll definitely grow into a powerful girl, I don't have any worries about that. I know that you will, since you're a good girl, and a girl that is going to become stronger."

Kunou seemed satisfied, and held onto Zenki's body tightly.

Soon, Asia, and Valerie finished healing the girl, and moved away.

"Seems like your friend has been healed."

Zenki added as he saw Irina walking to her friend.

"Y-Yes, thank you Devil-sans~ I didn't think I would be saying that to Devils, but since you've healed Xenovia, I definitely can't say that I agree with what Xenovia said before. I know that Zenki-kun is a good Devil-kun after all. If you weren't good, the girls in your peerage wouldn't be as passionate as they were."

Zenki was a little surprised that an Exorcist said that, but smiled nonetheless.

"We'll take our leave then, before blue haired girl wakes up. Since she seems to have a mindset that won't be changing for the moment, it would be better if we all separate from each other, and all I can say is, good luck on your mission." Zenki fished into his pocket, and brought out a card, which held the symbol of the Astaroth family on it, a spell laced within the paper. "Here." He gave it to the confused Irina. "If you need my help, just hold the card, and yell for my help, I definitely will come to your aid, Irina-san. Don't worry, it isn't a deal with the Devil, it is just that I might be concerned for you if something happens."

Though she didn't understand it much, Irina just heard the kind and generous boy giving her something that she could need, so she accepted it, put it in her pocket, and nodded her head boldly.

"Aah, thank you!"

With that, Zenki gathered his peerage and left together with them, plus Le Fay and Mittelt along with Kunou.

However, as they left, Kuroka walked closer to them, and cocked her head to the side, staring at Irina specifically, Xenovia still being unconscious.

"By the way, while Zenki-chan is forgiving, I'm not as much as him, so if your blue haired friend there tries to assault my King with such vileness again, I will come for her nyaaa. And this isn't a threat, it is a promise. No one ever speaks like that to Zenki-chan, especially in front of me, because everything your friend said, was the opposite of how he actually is in real life, so I advise giving your friend a talking too, because next time you come across an opponent with superior strength and say such things, they might not be so lenient, and if she ever says anything like that to Zenki-chan again, the bitch won't last the night. The only reason I'm not doing anything this time is because I know how Zenki-chan is, and how he wouldn't want me too, it is the same for the other peerage members. We all were enthralled by Zenki-chan yes, but that's because he's loving, kind, and for a freaking Devil-kun, he really is like an Angel-kun, so, that's it nyaaa. Have a good time nyaaa!"

Kuroka truly showed how she loved Zenki, and wasn't going to take anything like that from anyone again. She, wasn't as nice as Zenki was, and would do something if someone ever insulted him again, to which Irina understood, and showed a dazzling look on her face, enthralled herself by how his peerage really did care for him.

Ravel walked back over, folding her arms.

"Kuroka-sama, Zenki-sama sent me to get you, so come on before anything else happens."

"I'm coming nyaaa~"

Kuroka, with a cheery face, skipped away, and grabbed Zenki from behind, hugging onto him.

Ravel regarded Irina with a kind smile.

"Don't worry, we won't be doing anything else with you, but Zenki-sama told me to tell you that if you need us, we'll be there for you, because he kinda likes your attitude, and he, while being annoyed and hurt by Xenovia-sama there, doesn't want any harm to come to you. It could also be because we have suspicions about you, Irina-sama."

"S-Suspicions?"

Irina feigned innocence, but Ravel knew better.

"Don't worry, we won't act on our suspicions, but you're quite different to your friend there, aren't you?"

Irina was shocked, hoping Ravel wasn't implying what she thought she was.

Ravel tilted her head to the side, and then left to join the others.

Irina was left watching them walk away, seeing how all of them were cheering with the other, laughing together, and even enjoyed one another's company. Even she had to admit that she had never seen such a sight before, so close. Even her own…family weren't that close like they were, and it made her smile fondly at the sights before her, glad that at least she had met a kind Devil.


At night, Zenki was sat in his room, awaiting for Jeanne.

He made a promise, and he was going to stick to his promise. He made sure that he was alone for the experience. He didn't want to show such an embarrassing side to the others. He barely liked showing it to Jeanne, but she adamant about being punished.

The door soon opened, and it revealed Jeanne, wearing what appeared to be a nightdress. It flowed down her body, and reached just above her knees. It was a pure white colour, and from underneath, Zenki could tell that she wasn't wearing a bra, the nightdress being quite see-through even if it wasn't made like that.

"Here, Zenki-chan. I'm here."

Jeanne announced as she went forward. Her steps were light, but her face displayed a red face.

"Hello Jeanne-tan, are you ready?"

Jeanne's face danced with a flush, nodding her head.

"I've been waiting for Zenki-chan's hand on my butt for ages."

Jeanne made it towards Zenki and sat on the bed, hugging him around the neck. Zenki responded by giving her a small hug too.

"Jeanne-tan, for me to spank you, I actually have to have access to your butt, you know?"

"I know! But I wanted to have a hug first, because Zenki-chan is proud of me, right?"

Jeanne's face displayed an adorable look, and made Zenki feel like he was melting in his chest, like he wouldn't be able to recover. When she wasn't being so masochistic, she displayed such a cuteness that it could match Asia.

"I'm always proud of you Jeanne-tan, don't ever think I'm not. But seeing you beat back that Xenovia-san, I know that you've done it amazingly. I watched and saw how you've grown into a strong beautiful woman."

Jeanne's face turned a cute scarlet colour, looking at Zenki with a cute face.

"Zenki-chan's words are amazing. To hear Zenki-chan's confidence in me makes me feel amazing. Since it is Zenki-chan, I think that Zenki-chan really did want me to win, so I did. Even more than getting punished, I wanted to make Zenki-chan proud."

"I'm always proud of you, Jeanne-tan. I'm proud of my peerage, all of my peerage members. You're all amazing, I couldn't ask for a better peerage. And I am so proud of you Jeanne-tan, so I am happy to punish your butt."

Jeanne looked excited, and moved her body towards Zenki. Her breasts pressed against Zenki's body, moving closer to Zenki's face. Jeanne's face turned more and more red, as she placed a hand on Zenki's face, dragging his chin towards Jeanne's face.

"Zenki-chan, before punishing me, could I have a request granted please?"

"Request?"

Jeanne inclined her head, pursing her lips.

"Because Asia-chan has experienced a kiss from you, Kuroka-chan and even Koneko-chan, I wanted to know if I could be the fourth girl that you kiss? I've been thinking about it for ages now, and I want to have a kiss from Zenki-chan too. Because I love Zenki-chan very much, and I want to experience his lips on my own lips. S-So, can I be your first Knight to kiss you, Zenki-chan?"

Hearing Jeanne's request, Zenki smiled softly, grabbing one of her hands, and holding it gently.

"I didn't know you felt so strongly Jeanne-tan."

"Of course I do! Because it is Zenki-chan's love, and lips, I want to receive them, and keep them for myself. That's how I want to live my life, Zenki-chan. I want to live my life together with the man that gave me a home. So, can I please have a kiss Zenki-chan?"

"Fueee, to even think about hearing how desperate my Knight sounds. I couldn't deny such a request from you Jeanne-tan. You're someone I really care about, and to hear how you're practically begging for a kiss. Come here Jeanne-tan, I will definitely give you a kiss."

Jeanne couldn't be more thrilled. She really hasn't been more excited than she could be right now.

She took a breath as Zenki placed a hand on her chin, tilting it downwards towards him. Jeanne waited in bated breath for his touch to come. She daren't close her eyes, she wanted to experience it fully. Anticipation came over her, wanting to experience Zenki's lips.

Zenki moved upwards and pursed his own lips. Jeanne's breathing became laboured, expecting the kiss to make her feel truly amazing, she wanted to finally feel his lips on her own lips, and her waiting was over when his lips finally overlapped with her own.

Jeanne was shocked by the connect, despite expecting it. Electricity ran through her body, the excitement of the kiss being more than she expected. With his lips, Zenki meshed, and played with Jeanne's lips, Jeanne being new to the experience attempted to follow his own movements, but were having difficulty.

"Mmm~"

Moaning into his mouth, Jeanne took Zenki's hand, placing it on her breast. Zenki's unsuspecting eyes didn't expect that, but Jeanne's eyes radiated her sureness. Acknowledging that without a word, Zenki ground his hand against her quite large asset, moan after moan escaping her lips.

Without restraint, Zenki's hand pushed further and further against Jeanne's large breast. Using his fingers, he danced it over the nightdress she wore that contained her breasts. Jeanne's body filled up with ample pleasure, enjoying the experience of Zenki, and his hand on her body.

Their kiss broke apart a minute later, where Jeanne was left panting, her face red, her eyes gaining some tears to the confusion of Zenki.

"Jeanne-tan, what's wrong?"

Jeanne shook her head, and brushed under her eyes.

"It's nothing." Jeanne smiled, and hugged Zenki's neck. "Because I finally received a kiss from my Master, my Zenki-chan. After these years, Zenki-chan acknowledged me as his woman too. Like Asia-chan, we're able to experience a love like that too. I find myself enjoying your love with your lips above my butt being spanked, but I still want to be spanked."

Slipping that in at the end, Zenki couldn't help but chuckle, and lightly kiss her cheek, causing her to flush. His hand went to his lap, patting it gently.

Jeanne without words knew what he wanted, and what she definitely wanted, so her body went over his lap, her butt sticking up in the air. Using her hand, she lifted her nightdress from the back, to expose her panty covered butt, Zenki's face burning red at the sight of her round butt.

Like a renewed puppy, Jeanne looked back at him with her tongue hanging out.

"Zenki-chan, with your hand, spank my butt, okay? I definitely will respond to your pleasure. Also, Zenki-chan, you can speak dirty to me too. Call me a naughty girl, call me dirty, call me anything that you want, okay Zenki-chan? I'll feel good if you speak naughtily to me. So, spank this naughty girl, and cause her to feel pleasure springing out of her body, this body that's for Zenki-chan only."

Zenki felt awkward about it, but raised his hand. Jeanne's eyes widened with excitement as demonic power coated his hand, as he promised. Though it was an awkward situation, this was for his Knight, and this is what she wanted.

"S-So, you want to be punished, do you?"

He knew he didn't sound sexy in the slightest, he was too nervous to sound arousing. But to Jeanne, it sounded perfect.

"Yes, I've been a bad girl…ooh! Tie me up Zenki-chan! Bind my hands!" Jeanne clicked her fingers, and made some handcuff's appear. "Use these, bind my hands, together! I want to feel Zenki-chan's love with my butt, and I can't even 'fight back'~"

Complying with her, Zenki took the cuffs, and handcuffed Jeanne's hands together. Jeanne's face turned satisfied as she felt Zenki's hand rub against her butt, wriggling around and by doing that, so did her breasts.

"So, you want to be punished, do you?"

This time, Zenki's tone was more lustful, and husky, this being something Jeanne liked.

"Yes…I've been a bad girl, please do something with my butt. I've been a good girl, Zenki-chan…wait, I've been a bad girl, and I want to feel your love with my butt, your hand…Zenki-chan, please punish me, please…"

The begging was too much, and Zenki couldn't do anything other than comply, using his hand to slap her on the butt.

SPANK!

"Iyaaaaa! Zenki-chan! My butt feels so good!"

"Yeah, like that?"

He dirtily spoke against her ear, shivers down her spine.

SPANK!

"Oooh Zenki-chan! I feel it! I can feel it! My butt! It feels good!"

His hand ricocheted off her butt, Jeanne's body feeling the waves of pleasure spreading around her body.

SPANK!

"Uuuuu! Zenki-chan's a bad boy, punishing me like this~! Don't stop punishing me Zenki-chan!"

"Yeah, enjoy it Jeanne-tan, you're such a bad girl. I enjoy punishing you~"

SPANK! SPANK! SPANK!

"Iyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~! Zenki-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaan~!"

"Such lewd noises Jeanne-tan, you're really a bad girl. Your round butt is even turning red. Could it be that you're enjoying this?"

Even he would admit he wasn't the best at talking dirty, but Jeanne appreciated it all the same.

"I'm bad Zenki-chan! I'm naughty! Please don't let this naughty girl go!"

"Don't worry, I'm going to punish your butt all night long~"

His singsong voice allowed her to feel better inside of her chest.

SPANK! SPANK! SPANK! SPANK! SPANK! SPANK! SPANK!

"ZENKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!"

Jeanne lost all control and wriggled on his lap as his hand slapped her butt again and again, sending pleasure into her body, Zenki didn't even realize that he would enjoy doing this with Jeanne as much as he did.

…Zenki punished Jeanne way into the night, Jeanne's body never felt so good.


"This feeling…"

A single figure sat alone in the dark.

There was near no lighting at all.

Though from what could be seen, it looked like a cave, a dark desolate area that was untouched by the ravages of time.

Their face, body and other things were shrouded in darkness. But a single piece of their face could be shown.

The face of a battle maniac could be seen on their face.

Their lips rose in perpetual excitement when their ears perked upwards, a cold aura ruling their bodies, breaking apart the area alone with the aura that they had. It truly was a dangerous aura, an aura where you wouldn't be able to escape from for even a second.

"This feeling…is it, Illuyanka…? No…this couldn't be her…this aura is so familiar though…could it be, that of her son? I heard she bred with the Devils…so, this is the fruit of her loins, is it?" A maniac grin spread across their already disturbing looking face. "…This is her son…truly, is this person going to be a worthy child of me?"


End chapter!

So, Zenki and Kunou have a little moment, but then Koneko comes in and starts a fight! Le Fay and Zenki also talk magic, revealing some personal information, more on that later. Yasaka has been introduced! And has even divulged some information that will become relevant later on! Irina and Xenovia are on a mission for someone called 'Lancer' but who's that? And what's his/her objectives exactly? I will say though it isn't who everyone thinks it is when considering the name 'Lancer' and a certain spear user within DXD verse, and might be someone connected to one of Zenki's peerage members past. Asia and Jeanne really are quite the passionate girls about the peerage and their love for Zenki too, Jeanne got a 'powerup' from Zenki's 'love' and has even kissed him, making her the fourth girl to do so! As well as getting her punishment! Finally a new figure reveals himself/herself, but who is it, and what could their intentions be?

Well, with nothing else to say, until next time!

Zenki; Asia, Koneko, Kuroka, Jeanne, Valerie, Xenovia, Serafall, Ravel, Irina, Sona, Ophis, Le Fay, Kunou, Akeno, Gabriel, Vali (fem), Mittelt, Gasper (fem).

Issei; Aika, Tsubasa, Kiyome, Isabela, Rossweisse, Elmenhilde, Raynare, Rias, Kalawarner.

Zenki's Peerage

Queen; Valerie.

Rooks; Koneko, Xenovia.

Bishops; Asia, Ravel.

Knights; Jeanne, Irina.

Pawns; Kuroka (5 pieces) Le Fay (2 pieces) Kunou (1 mutation piece)

Rias Peerage

Queen; Akeno.

Rooks; Aika, Rossweisse.

Bishops; Gasper (two pieces)

Knights; Kiba, Raynare.

Pawns; Issei (8 pieces).