Author's Note: Phew, I finally finished Chapter 12. This chapter took a long time to write since I didn't know what to put in here at first. Although this chapter once again got lots of talking, there was some action involved.
I still have some idea of how this story will progress. However, I can see a gap down the road. I still have not figured out how to bridge all of this to the proposed finale of this fanfic.
Published 7/27/2015
Chapter 12:
Issei's Lessons II
It's been a few days since Issei has walked into the library. He has spent most of his time working on improving his "women techniques". After another day of class, Issei returns home to his dorm room. He finds Rito busy digging through his Chemistry textbook.
"Good evening, Rito. It's time to pass out another stack of summoning cards. Don't forget your usual duties."
"What? Can't you give me a break? I need to catch up on all my studies. All this "devil's work" and "women's training" has totally stressed me out."
"Don't forget what I said before Rito. The more summoning cards you deliver, the more chances we get to form a pact, especially a valuable pact."
The pacts Issei has been forming are trivial. Most of them involve students asking for company ranging from playing video games to reading manga. Issei also received one from a student asking to critique her singing. The best pacts so far involve grocery shopping at night. Students living in dormitories are not permitted to leave campus during the midnight hours unless it is an emergency. Issei is hoping to receive pacts from professors or research scientists. They may want Issei's help on their research, resulting in more valuable pacts.
Rito tries to talk himself out of his usual devil duties. "I need to catch up. I am far behind. Did you see my Chemistry test? I got a very low score and was told that I may possibly fail the course."
Issei picks up Rito's Chemistry test and finds a red 25% in the upper right-hand corner of the test. "You know, this isn't abysmal. I can help you study once you finish my request. Want to see mine?"
The moment Issei shows Rito his test, Rito is shocked in disbelief. "What? 70%? That's a few points above average. How can a laid-back person get a very decent score?"
"I may look lazy, but I learned good study techniques from my master and her other servants. My devil ability also grants me special powers to learn more effectively than an ordinary human. As my servant, I will teach all these techniques to you. What do you say Rito?"
Rito takes a deep breath. He feels the pressure from Issei. "Alright Issei, I know you want to talk about all this devil, alien, and monarchy stuff. I just want to live like a normal boy. I want to be a normal family man, go to work in the morning, and see my family at night. I want to walk around and be seen like an ordinary gentleman. I don't want anything to do with all those mythical creatures you mentioned. Do you understand? Please leave me alone."
"Believe in me Rito. Even though you feel like a normal human boy, you are not one anymore. Just like me, you have devil abilities too. You have not seen it yet. If you keep doing the work I've asked you to do, it will come out eventually. Also, you need to realize the feelings across the girls that you regularly come into contact with. If you choose to pursue the life that you mentioned, you're going to make them all cry."
"Who cares? They know the obvious fact that only one woman can take the man. That's how laws on Earth and Japan work."
"Nonsense Rito. Like I said, you are a devil. You're now living by the rules of the Underworld. In our world, you may have as many women you want. If they're your servants, you can do anything you want with them too. If Earth happens to jail you or execute you for breaking their laws, be assured, we devils will come save you. I'll bring my master, the Satans, and even Archangels from heaven to rescue you."
"Hmm…" Rito thinks for a moment. Issei's words about devils and women continuously bring that one 'figure' into Rito's mind. That figure always haunted Rito in high school. It always followed him wherever he went and even slept with him. That figure continuously reminded him that he needs to work towards his harem and gave him unnecessary sex lessons.
"What's wrong Rito? Are you still skeptical? Do you want to meet all of them in person? I can arrange a trip to the Underworld and Heaven if you like."
"I know who you are." Rito shouts at Issei. "YOU MUST BE AN AGENT WORKING FOR MOMO!"
"Momo? Who's Momo?" Issei is confused.
"Don't trick me you Dragonoid! You definitely are an agent for Momo. The only reason you are trying to push this harem on me is because you are following orders from Momo. Momo must have hired someone to watch over me because she knew beforehand that she wasn't going to accompany me in college. She found someone who was the perfect fit for this job, someone with an extensive collection of porn. Momo is seriously dangerous!"
Issei is still confused. "Rito, are you alright? You seem to be seriously confused. For your reference, I'm not an agent for anyone and I don't even know who this Momo person is. I am also not a Dragonoid alien either. I am just a devil of the Gremory clan wielding a powerful Boosted Gear hosted by the red heavenly dragon. Is there something that you are worried about if I was Momo's agent?"
Rito looks at Issei and thinks for a moment. "There's no doubt he's working for Momo. Everything he's saying and doing sounds and looks exactly the same as Momo. His justification as a devil allows Momo to hide behind his back."
Issei, unable to clear Rito's confusion, creates a red magic circle in their dormitory. The center of the magic circle lights up and begins to glow white. It looks like the magic circles Issei used previously when Rito was in danger.
"It looks like I'll have to make you see it with your own two eyes. Come on; let's go Rito! We're taking a trip to the Underworld right now. I'll show you the entire Gremory territory and the main Gremory estate. After this trip, you'll understand what I mean when I say that I'm not a Dragonoid alien and one of Momo's agents. Let's hurry before it is too late. Wait, Rito?"
Issei realizes that Rito has already left. He quickly puts his magic circle away and tucks himself into bed.
"This is worse than I expected. I failed to teach Rito. Not only that, he now falsely accuses me to be working for Momo. Who is Momo anyways? Why is Rito against Momo? I have to find out. Perhaps, I might have a theory with all the evidence here."
The next day, Rito walks along the hallway tired. He managed to sleep in the student lounge located in the middle of the dormitory building. As he limps to class, he thinks to himself. "Issei is definitely an agent for Momo. He was probably trying to send me to Momo's Correctional Facility last night. Seriously, what is it with everyone pushing a harem on top of me? First it's me becoming the king of the universe and now it's me becoming a devil. None of this makes sense."
Little does Rito know, Issei is quietly following behind Rito. He quickly hides behind a corner and equips his Boosted Gear. "I guess I need more force to train this stubborn soul. His thought process is getting worse and I need to put him back on the right track. Let's give him some big encouragement."
Issei pulls out scratch notes and reads through it. "Although I have no idea who Momo is, I have an idea why Rito is against her/him. It must have something to do with women. That is the only subject Rito is strongly defensive against. If Rito has such strong words against Momo, it must mean that he does not like Momo's actions."
Issei then looks at the girls approaching Rito. "Maybe I if work on Rito's women problem, it might address his problem with Momo. This women problem is also impeding his progress towards an excellent devil. Maybe I can even get a chance to meet Momo is person."
Issei then points his Boosted Gear at the girls around Rito. "I should try my techniques in those girls first since they know Rito well. Alright, here we go. Remote Dress Break!" Issei's Boosted Gear sends signals right at the girls. The clothes on all the girls crowding around Rito instantly rip apart, exposing their bodies.
"Success! I did it. Good luck, Rito."
Issei's celebration ends quickly as he looks at the mess he created. Rito somehow landed on top of Lala, Haruna, Run, and Yui in their naked bodies. Shortly after, Haruna cries while Yui beats Rito to the ground.
"Iyaaaaa! Rito, don't be so rough on me."
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry."
"What a shameless man! When will you ever grow out of this? It's getting too old."
Suddenly, the Photography Club people arrive on scene with their cameras.
"Another great headline for Loser Boy: 'Loser Boy's Indecent Impromptu Act in Public'. Just a little bit more and he'll be expelled. Hurry up; take those photos. We better get this to the Publications Club quickly."
Issei watches the unfolding drama and gives out a big sigh. "It looks like I failed."
During Chemistry class, Issei prepares another technique for Rito. This time, Issei wants to try something different. He wants to see how Rito reacts when he sees naked girls sitting around him. Because no touching is involved, it should theoretically frighten Rito to smaller extent.
Issei points his Boosted Gear at Rito. "This technique helped me see Archangel Gabriel's fine breasts. I'm sure Rito will enjoy this technique too. Let's go, Penetrate, Transfer!"
Issei sends his Penetrate power over to Rito. At first, there is no response. Suddenly, Rito begins to scream. His scream catches everyone's attention. Haruna goes over to Rito and talks to him.
"Is there anything wrong, Yuuki-kun?"
"I can see it. I can see it. How is it possible? Did I get infected by an invention from Lala?"
"Huh? Rito?" Rito's mentioning of 'invention' catches Lala's attention.
"No, it's not possible. Why are all the girls here not wearing anything? I can see their entire naked body. My mind is about to go blank!"
"Rito, are you alright? I can take you to someone who can help you." Lala tries to get closer to Rito, but Rito panics even more. In his eyes, he sees a naked Lala coming up to embrace him.
"No! I can see it. Don't come any closer. No! Help me!"
Rito's call for help makes everyone including the instructor more curious. Haruna tries to diffuse the situation.
"Teacher, Yuuki-kun is not feeling well. He has some sort of mental breakdown. Lala-san and I need to take him somewhere."
"Yes, please do…" the instructor answers while shaking his hands. "We all live in a strange environment."
Lala and Haruna quickly carry Rito out of the Chemistry lecture hall. After Lala, Haruna, and Rito leave, Issei begins to wonder the effectiveness of his techniques. He also wonders if he caused more harm than help. As soon as class ends, Issei quickly searches for Rito. He finds Rito inside his dormitory.
"Yo Rito. I'm surprised you ended up here. How was today?" Issei asks Rito.
"What do you think? Just look at me!"
Issei observes Rito and finds nothing wrong. "You look fine just like a normal boy."
Rito prepares a long explanation to Issei. "Well, weird things have been happening to me today. Girls clothes somehow rip of in front of me and I somehow gained the ability to see through girl's clothing. I was in Tearju-sensei's office for a few hours before I got back here."
"Are you talking about Dress Break and Penetration?" Rito could see Issei showing his Boosted Gear.
"I knew it; it was you. You were trying to fulfill Momo's wish. I should have known about this all along. Not only that, you got me on the news for being a pervert. Now, the administration is going to be more suspicious of me. I may get expelled soon and reported to the police. I'll end up as a criminal for life."
Issei pulls up a chair right next to Rito. "Let me get this straight. First, I don't work for Momo. I also don't have any relations with the Photography Club either. What I do know is that Momo must be doing something that you seriously hate. Is… Momo… trying to expose you more to women?" Issei smiles at Rito.
"Umm…" Rito cannot answer.
"Oh! That's excellent. I need to meet this person sometime Rito."
Rito fights back. "You don't get the point, Issei. I don't want to be involved with anything related to Momo. She always sneaks into my bed naked and stalks me wherever I go. What's so great about a harem anyways?"
Rito's last question makes Issei furious. "You definitely don't understand the virtues of a man. It is every man's dream to crawl into bed with hordes of beautiful girls waiting. They will do anything you wish. Oh, and the pleasure of sex with every girl... This is why some men buy porn from secret shops. Look how much you have missed! Typical guys become a family man because that is all they have. They don't have special abilities and privileges so they have to follow the laws of Earth. You're not one of those people. There are special abilities waiting for you. You can go beyond the laws of Earth. Open up and see it for yourself Rito. Let me show you everything beyond this universe."
Issei creates another magic circle in the room. He prepares to show Rito the places he planned on showing him yesterday night. Rito, thinking that Issei is setting another trap, leaves.
"Oh yeah, I had something I need to do. See ya later, goodbye!"
"Wait!" Issei runs after Rito. Rito runs through the courtyard and heads for the perimeter fence. As he leaves campus, he catches the attention of many girls: Lala, Haruna, Yui, Mio, Run, the Floral Club members, Mea, and Tearju.
"Is that Rito? What is he doing? Is he leaving campus? Why?"
"It must be from those Photography Club boys. They must have given him too much bad publicity."
"We need to stop him. This isn't his fault." The girls all follow Rito from behind.
At the same time, members of the Photography Club are watching Rito too. Unlike the girls, the boys are satisfied.
"Yes, we did it. We didn't need to wait for the administration to officially expel him."
"That was very easy to do. There's no way anybody could resist the pressure of the press. Who could manage to stay afloat in school after all that negative journalism against him? Everyone knows how bad that Loser Boy is by now."
"Heh Heh Heh. With him gone, it's time for us to shine. We're going to go on dates with those Floral Club beauties and get the Publications Club to make publications about it. Then, we'll instantly get famous. All we need to do is look nice… Wait! What's happening?"
A series of dragon shots lands in front of the Photography Club. The members look down from their dormitories and find a man standing there with his Boosted Gear.
"Don't ever mess with my servant. One more trick and you'll all be toast."
"Yes." The members of the Photography Club nod and return back to their duties. As for Rito, he manages to find a distant park to take a rest.
"Phew, that was close. I would have been sent to Momo's death chamber if I was a few seconds late. Whatever it is, I seriously need to get away from Issei. That person is seriously devoted into helping Momo. If I keep staying with Issei, I will get so exhausted and die prematurely. I need to find a better school to go to, a place with no such harem, women, alien, devil, and dragon crap. Sorry Lala, Haruna-chan, and everyone else."
"Sorry for Lala? Look who I found here."
Rito turns right and sees a midget standing. He is wearing purple and black and has many spiky features, his spiked hair and his spiked tooth.
"Rito Yuuki. It's quite a surprise to find you here. You haven't forgotten our agreement haven't you?"
"No! I remember it very well." The person is none other than Gid Lucione Deviluke, Lala's father and the current king of the universe. Under Gid's agreement, Rito must marry Lala or Gid will kill Rito and destroy planet Earth.
"I am here to execute my judgment. As expected, you have failed to keep your promise. Running away from Lala is the final nail in your coffin."