Author's Note: Nemesis took an unexpected turn in the latest chapter To Love-Ru Darkness. It kind of puts a dent to this fanfiction, but I guess I have something to write about near the end of the story. It's also a good place to put in surprises. (Surprises are fun)

This chapter seems a little bit like filler. After all the events in the past few chapters, I think it's time that Rito and Issei get a rest. The next chapter won't have much either. I am planning to have Rito take on a devil assignment (Issei is ready to push Rito one step forward) since this is a vital part of being a devil (aside from wars and battles).

Published 12/1/2015

Chapter 15:

Life as a Devil I

"Profile for Rito Yuuki has been created. You are now granted full access to the Underworld."

Rito has just completed registering a profile for entering the Underworld. With this profile, Rito can now enter in and out of the Underworld using the Jump ability. Once the immigration agent leaves, Issei quickly grabs Rito toward the west. By the time Issei stops, Rito cannot believe what he is looking at.

"What do you think Rito?" Issei asks Rito. "Even though it doesn't look like it, this is the Underworld. We're looking at the region ruled by the Satans. Sirzechs Lucifer-sama, brother of my master Rias, is one of them."

Issei takes a few moments to let Rito observe the surprisingly glorious city in front of him. "Wait! How can this be hell? This looks too unusual. Isn't it supposed to be a dark place?"

That's what Earth's literature wants you to believe Rito. People on Earth often mistook devils with fallen angels, the real perpetrators. These fallen angels defied the rules of God by tainting their pure souls with greedy and selfish desires and have been banished from heaven. As a result, they lost their golden halo and received black wings. These fallen angels are the ones who trick and torture humans to satisfy their greedy desires, just like how it is written in literature."

"Fallen Angels? This sounds very confusing to me," Rito does not understand Issei's lecture on fallen angels versus devils.

"Oh I'm sorry. All that stuff isn't important to you anymore now that we have a peaceful union between the Three Great Powers. However, you should keep that in mind when you observe the world in front of you. Just like heaven and earth, we devils also like to live a peaceful, social, and friendly life. Earth will never understand the truth." Issei smiles with confidence.

"Were there any wars since the peaceful union?" Rito asks Issei. Just like Nemesis and the organization, some people are against peace and enjoy war.

"There are always opponents to every peace treaty. It may not seem like it, but I was the one who defeated most of the opponents harming this land. Defeating Chaos Brigade, Quippoth, and Evil Dragons are all under my list of accomplishments. If you need help with Galactic Wars, I can do that too. Come Rito, I'll show you one of our 'devil cities'."

Issei calls for a taxi cab and pulls Rito in. As the taxi cab heads towards the city, Rito is still trying to believe that he is currently in hell. He does not believe Issei that he is in hell. Having too much exciting activity and events going around seems odd for hell.

"It still feels like we're on a distant planet far away from Earth," Rito murmurs in a quiet voice loud enough for Issei to pick up.

Issei has Rito perform a trick. "Take your hand out Rito." Issei has Rito look at his pawn. Rito finds a red glow on his palm. The glow emits an emblem matching the design on the summoning cards that Issei makes him hand out.

"Now, put your hand on the floor." Rito puts his hand on the floor. A small red circle appears on the floor followed by a vase with flowers in it.

"Huh? Isn't this my favorite plant? I've had this ever since middle school." Rito observes the flower.

"See? You used Jump to transport objects to your hand. You can also use it to put objects away. Why don't you try that?"

Rito quickly puts away his flower. "When you use your Jump ability more, you'll understand the difference between traveling between different planets and different universes. Think of a hotel Rito. Say that the 1st floor is the universe Earth is located in. Our Underworld would be located in the basement while 2nd floor would be the Heavens. If you travel to a different planet like Deviluke, you are basically moving around on the 1st floor. Even though planet Deviluke is millions of light years away from Earth, it is still located in the same universe. Now, to get to heaven or hell, the only way is to use the elevator or stairs. Humans do not have the ability to use the elevator or stairs on their own. Therefore, they're bound to the 1st floor. However, we devils have can switch using powers like Jump. We can access any floor we want as long as we have permission. Rito, right now you have full permission to go to the basement if you wanted to."

Rito thinks for a moment and asks. "Can I use Jump to teleport to Deviluke or Memourizan?"

"It is possible Rito. If you can construct a jump port over there, then you could theoretically teleport to and from there. Besides those three universes I talked, there are even more universes that exist. Once you level up in your devil ranks, you will have the ability to access more jump ports."

Soon, the taxi stops at the city plaza. After Rito and Issei get off, Issei continues the tour. "Welcome to Town Square, located inside the Central District of the Gremory territory. If you haven't notice, we have always been inside the Central District. The Gremory territory is about the size of Honshu."

"Honshu?" Rito is unable to imagine that a small group of people could own such a massive piece of land. It would be any leader's dream to own huge plots of land.

"We devils are immensely under populated. Compared to humans, we have a lower reproduction rate which is why we have the peerage system. Ultimate-class and high-class devils recruit qualified humans to become future devils in this world. After putting them intense training, they will eventually rise and become a naturalized devil."

"I see. So you chose me?" Rito asks Issei.

"That is correct. Also, keep in mind that the angels are doing this too. Ever since God of the Bible died, it has become nearly impossible to reproduce new angels. Therefore, they have created their own peerage system to bring in new angels. While our evil pieces are based on chess pieces, their brave saints are based on playing cards. Unfortunately, their system hasn't matured as much as our system has so you won't be many finding reincarnated angels on Earth."

"It was probably better if an angel saved me," Rito thinks to himself.

"Well anyways, let's continue our tour." With that, Issei and Rito visit the shops offered in Town Square. There's one store that sells strange artifacts. Rito sees another store selling magical charms. There's even one in the corner selling metal silverware. Then, Rito hears strange music coming from a store down the street.

"DRAGON DRAGON OPPAI DRAGON, GROPE-GROPE SUCK-SUCK PAFU-PAFU …"

"Huh, what is that?" Rito becomes curious and takes a look at the TV screen. He sees Issei on TV dancing with little kids in his Scale Mail armor.

"Come little children, repeat after me. Breasts for life! Don't you want to suck on something good today?"

"What's this?" Rito continues watching Issei on TV until that real Issei interrupts him.

"Ah, this great. I am glad you found this show. This is one of the Gremory's most prized entertainment: a tokusatsu show called "Oppai Dragon. Let's take a look inside shall we." Issei pulls Rito into the store.

Rito is shocked at Issei's remarks regarding the advert he just saw. "Eh? Isn't that illegal? I thought shows like that were not allowed. You can't promote sex to little kids. This place is called hell because it is probably filled with outlaws and fugitives."

Issei gives a sigh. "Rito. You're still stuck in Japan. Japan and other earthly countries have laws like that, but this is not earth. It's the Gremory territory, ruled by the Gremory household. We can make any law we wish. Don't forget about our Satan brother too."

"So, in this territory, breasts are welcome!" Issei shows Rito all the merchandise in the store and picks up a toy version of him. He also picks a toy version of Rias and puts it together. Rito could hear two 'Zoom's from toy Issei and a loud 'Iyan' from toy Rias.

"This is beyond weird." Rito makes a disheartening comment. "I feel like we've just entered a porn shop."

"Oh come on Rito. My master Rias doesn't mind having this kind of figure. I'm sure your Momo and Lala won't mind either." Issei soaks Rito's mind with unwanted thoughts of Momo and Lala.

"I don't mind if you poke me many times more Rito-san!" says Momo.

"It tickles Rito! Poke me more!" says Lala.

Rito quickly blushes and turns red. He explodes and then yells at Issei for it. As Issei continues to joke about Rito with Lala and Momo, they attract the attention of a little boy looking to buy more trading cards of Oppai Dragon.

"Ah! It's the Oppai Dragon." The little kid rushes over to Issei. "Oppai Dragon, please autograph this poster."

"Sure, not a problem, little boy." Issei signs the poster and hands it back to the kid. Before the kid leaves, Issei asks the kid one question.

"Hey, would you be excited if I ever got a sidekick? Superheroes always have sidekicks. Miracle Levia-tan just got her sidekick last week. It's her little sister So-tan."

"Really? I want Oppai Dragon to get a sidekick too. Who is it going to be?" the kid asks Issei.

"The new sidekick will be named Miracle Deviluke Soldier. He's powered by not one, but two switch maidens. Look, he's over there waiting for his cue." Issei points at Rito who is heading towards the doorway. Rito knows Issei is talking about him and tries to back away from the conversation as quietly as possible.

"Hey Rito, come over here. Let's meet other devils in the Gremory territory." Issei turns around and realizes that Rito has already left.

"I am sorry, little boy, it looks like my new sidekick hates coming out. See you later! Don't forget to watch next week's episode when Maga makes a dangerous wish to the wishing star and attempts to conquer the world." Issei says goodbye and quickly runs after Rito.

As Rito and Issei continue touring Town Square, Issei gives one big sigh. "Rito, you should relax more. You need some quality time in the Underworld to learn our lifestyle. Once you stay here for a few days, you'll understand why you don't need to follow Earth laws anymore. If you haven't realize it, Earth is so tiny compared to the livable dimensions let alone the universe. Someday Rito, you'll inherit a position that's far greater than the Japanese prime minister. No one would ever dare to mess with you at that point, not even the military forces of Japan. If the Japanese government locks you in the execution chamber, this will happen." Issei shows his Boosted Gear at Rito.

"I know. You said this many times." Rito looks at his palm questioning the validity of Issei's speech. He still cannot see himself having the potential to overthrow a powerful government.

"Ah, here is our next stop." Rito and Issei stop at a trail leading up to the big hills in the distant view.

"That part of the Gremory territory is governed by me. I enjoy that place because it gives me a nice view. From there, I can see the entire Central District of the Gremory territory. Let's take a look from up there." Issei uses a Jump circle to teleport them to the hills. Once there, Rito can see how massive the Central District of the Gremory territory is. There are so many clusters of cities networked together with each city cluster the size of Tokyo.

"See Rito, we just came out of Town Square, which is that city over there. That city is the closest to this hill. If you look over at the far end of the Central District, you can see the Gremory castle over there. That's where our leaders Rias and Sirzechs live. Sirzechs wife Grayfia and their parents also live there too."

"Wait, Issei. If we can see the castle from up here, which means…" Rito is wondering about the size of the castle.

"You guessed it right. If you ever walk into the castle, you'll be shocked by its size. Each bedroom is probably the size of 20 dorm rooms at our school. If we have more time, we will visit the castle. I'm sure everyone in the Gremory household including the parents would like to know new members to their clan, especially Rias."

Issei looks at his watch and realizes that curfew hour is almost coming. "Alright, Rito. I have shown you enough for today. It's time to head back to school. To go back, we use the Jump ability. I want to see you use it on yourself. Make sure you have the intended destination in your mind. Think only about your destination if you wish to have a successful 'Jump' to your destination."

"OK, Issei. Here I come." Rito tries to think hard, making weird faces at Issei.

"You don't have to think that hard. A general idea should be good enough. Remember, you can always jump again if end up in the wrong area."

Suddenly, the jump circle disappears along with Rito. Issei considers it a success as he creates his own 'Jump' teleportation back to Sainan University. "Rito is learning fast and that's a good sign," Issei thinks to himself.

Back at the Sainan University dormitories, Yui enters Lala and Haruna's room with a stack of homework assignments.

"Yo Yui! What brings you here?" Lala asks Yui.

"Umm… I feel kind of bored doing homework alone. My roommate Misako is out at choir practice and I want someone to talk to."

"That's OK, Kotegawa-san. There is lots of room here. Why don't you have a seat?" Haruna moves her books out of the way.

As they sit down and do homework together, Yui questions Haruna's answers.

"Sarenji! What kind of answer is this? We are supposed to describing Japanese art. Why are you writing about cooking for this prompt?"

"Ehehe…" Haruna smiles. "Cooking is kind of like art. You get to arrange grilled fish on the plate to make it look attractive and appetizing. You also get to adjust the flavor with different spices. It's kind of like mixing colors on an artist's palette."

"Hmph. I think the professor wants something like the art of Japanese calligraphy. It needs to be related to Japanese culture to get good marks."

"How boring Yui! You need some color in your life. Your work will only make everyone fall asleep," Lala adds in her comment.

"Says someone who describes art as building robots like puzzle pieces." While Yui criticizes Lala for taking the assignment too lightly, Haruna reads through her assignment again. As she reads through one of her examples, she begins to recall the memories when she taught Rito how to cook.

"Which entree should I teach next for Yuuki-kun?" Haruna begins to daydream.

"Say, have you heard anything about Yuuki-kun?" Yui somehow picks up Haruna's whisper and asks. "It seems like Yuuki-kun has been getting more distant from us lately. I haven't been able to have a chance to talk to him and always has something to do after class. It can't be because of the Floral Girls."

"Yuuki-kun?" Haruna speaks up. "Now that you brought it up, it does feel weird that Yuuki-kun is acting differently lately compared to the time in high school. What happened?"

"He did seem like the person he was from high school. However, after that incident when he went to that strange club booth, he has become more detached from us. Did that club put some kind of poison on him? Maybe it's a curse. No, it is probably a mind-manipulating device. No…" The more Yui thinks, the more her ideas become bizarre. With Yui confused, Haruna turns to Lala for suggestions.

"Well… Umm…" Lala thinks to herself. "I think it has something to with Issei and the dragon. He promises to train Rito to become a better person. After all, he defeated Nemesis and Darkness with one punch. However, it does feel lonely without him. Maybe I should observe his training with Issei."

"Don't worry Haruna. Rito is getting some extra lessons from a private tutor. We will see him all refreshed someday. Ahahaha…" Lala gives an acceptable response.

Suddenly, a red circle appears underneath. The red glow illuminates the entire room, attracting everyone's attention. Wind from the red circle also blows away all of the papers on the table.

"Huh? What is this? Lala-san? Did your inventions go amok again?" Yui questions Lala.

"Erhm… I don't recall making anything like this. Maybe it's Oshizu-san."

"But Oshizu-san is currently working at Mikado-sensei's home. There's no way she would do anything like this from far away. What is going on?"

The red circle glows brighter and eventually explodes, creating a large and abrupt earthquake in room. The explosion throws all 3 girls up in the air. After the explosion ends, they find themselves sitting on top of something hard.

"Uh… What's this?" Yui is the first person to ask.

All three look down and find an unresponsive boy underneath. The only sounds they could hear are moans.

"Yuuki-kun?" Haruna takes a careful look and finds Rito on the floor. After Yui and Lala take their turns looking down, the noise in the room changes to loud screams, kicks, and punches.

"Kyaaaaaa!"

"What are you doing Yuuki-kun? This is a girl's room. Get out!"

"Welcome back Rito. Did you do anything exciting during your training?"

"Pipe down, everyone!" The dorm supervisor walks in and hands out demerits. Haruna, Rito, and Lala all get 1 demerit for causing excessive noise on the 2nd Floor. As she leaves, Issei observes the room from a distance.

"I guess that 'Jump' attempt could be considered successful. Anyways, Rito needs to work on clearing his mind when deciding where to jump. There's no way he could build a harem with that kind of attitude toward girls. It's even worse than reading porn."

"You think so? You spy and molest girls too. My ugly title as the 'Breast Dragon Emperor' reflects your motives Issei," Ddraig suddenly speaks up.

"Shut up Ddraig! Keep your mouth closed!" Issei shakes his right hand hoping that none of the other girls on the 2nd floor heard Ddraig's comment.