…Saturday…
Rather than spending time in the Mansion. I had used my demonic power to make a thought projection of me and left it with Rias.
Who was at the time entertaining our other childhood friend Sona Sitri, who just suddenly came for a visit along with her mother.
Leaving my copy in the care of Rias I went into the center of the City of Lilith.
Slipping down a private road that gave access to the city's center, I proceeded without detection.
...Legion Bar...
I proceeded down the lively street, and before I knew it many shops had started to line up to my left and right.
I stopped at one unit of a large multitenant building with a Snake crest on it, and went up the stairs to the elevator without hesitation.
After proceeding for a little while, the staircase suddenly came to a dead end, with a solemn grand platinum door blocking my path.
Affixed to the door was a small plaque, engraved with the same Snake crest.
【Jhin】
「...」
Without hesitation I gripped the knob, pushed it down, and slid my body in through the slowly opening Door.
Ignoring the onlookers in the bar I proceeded to the Manager's room.
【Legion Bar Manager's office】
【Ophis】
「I wonder when Jhin will come and bring me food again ...」
The inside of the sound proofed room was furnished with Fridges all around, but looking at them closely all of them were open and empty.
A cute young girl with long black hair down to her hips stood up from looking at one of the fridge and turned her face toward me.
【Jhin】
「Hello Ophis.」
【Ophis】
「Oh, speak of the devil… it's you, did you bring me food Jhin?」
I made an innocent smile, without appearing annoyed by her sudden request, and materialized a lot of food I had bought for her in my dimensional pocket.
【Jhin】
「Would it be better to wait until you finish your meal and make a request Ophis?」
【Ophis】
「No stay...I'd rather you stay a day or two and hand feed me instead though…Nn .. never mind forget what I said had just now… Ah, where are my manners would you like to drink something? Some delicious juice you've brought me, maybe? 」
【Jhin】
「...Um.. Okay. Juice.」
【Ophis】
「You're strange… befriending me and treating me nicely…. And yet you only ask of me such simple request. Did you inherit that from your parents too?」
【Jhin】
「I wonder?」
That's right, my parents knew Ophis from way back...they treated her nicely and even were the first supporters to secretly helped her fund her organization to kill great red.
I tried hard to recall the indistinct memory of my reincarnation's parents for the first time in a while.
Instantly giving up on the futile effort, I drank the contents of the cup Ophis had offered me.
I, who had a rather well-bred appearance, had a reason for talking intimately with a very powerful individual like Ophis at such a suspicious place.
This『Bar』 was, at a glance, just a simple bar in the center of Lilith, but behind the scenes, it housed one of the Top 10 beings in the super natural world, and prospered greatly due to Ophis making it her property.
The one who secretly manages this bar even at a young age was none other than me, it's because my parents left an explicit will that if they ever died I would take charge of the secret that is Ophis who was hidden in this place.
To me the will they left was very well thought of because not only did it benefit Ophis. I was benefiting from it as well.
Ophis had gotten on well with me since then. She never looked down on the young me and even trained me so that I could better protect her efficiently from combat and assassinations.
Due to the manners of how my parents treated Ophis, she seems a little more knowledgeable about emotions, and about how the world works than the Ophis in canon DxD.
The name of this『Bar』, which secretly housed the Dragon God Ophis, was named 『Legion』.
The members of the private bar (who had been accepted after a screening) gathered here, and indulged happily in liquor that I had made with demonic alchemy mixed with a drop of saliva given by Ophis.
The noble devils enjoyed drinking it, even though the price of the liquor me and Ophis collaborated to make was like buying a private Island.
Occasionally, nobles would deliberately complain about the price of the liquor, and since they would go as far as do acts that violated the law, which they called "was within their rights", the screening requirements for the members became all the more strict.
But on the other hand, the convenience of things like Discounts if you're a long time member was enormous.
And to be a member of the bar Legion amounted to a kind of high status in the underworld.
【Ophis】
「It's become peaceful in here a lot lately, eh Jhin? It almost reminds me of home a little...」
Ophis curved her neutral expression into something resembling a smile, and made a show of shrugging her shoulders.
【Ophis】
「I must say for a child, you are outstandingly gifted. I'm sure your parents are quite proud of you….well except for the part about you raping the people they were close to…」
【Jhin】
「Hahaha, I know right?」
【Ophis】
「By the way, did you come here expressly at a time like this because you ran out of my saliva for alchemy again boy?」
【Jhin】
「No.」
Even the drugs that I had been making Grayfia and Venelana take had the saliva Ophis in them.
【Jhin】
「There's still plenty left. However, I need lots of other one's from your body today please.」
I placed a list of items, which I had written on a scrap from my school notebook, onto the desk of Ophis, and she stood up and looked at the contents.
【Ophis】
「Hmm...」
Immediately, she rolled the list into a ball with her hand.
【Ophis】
「...Lots indeed. Seems your Research Project has been successful, my little deceiver...」
【Jhin】
「Well, it's so-so... No, I guess I'm doing well. haha」
This conversation, which didn't contain the slightest hint of morality, took place between the child-faced me and the small neutral expressioned Ophis.
【Ophis】
「Try not to get yourself killed, okay? Though I don't show it much I still consider you very important to me ok? And also, you are far more trustworthy than the small fries that are under me around here.」
【Jhin】
「Okay. I'll be careful.」
【Ophis】
「Wait. I'm going to procure the stuff that you listed.」
The Lolita Ophis looked back while opening a door to a room even further back behind her office.
【Ophis】
「Hmm. So, you'll finally have your hands on the remaining Gremory household women huh?」
【Jhin】
「Um-hmm...」
【Jhin】
（Right. Finally, at last. Grayfia and Venelana...）
【Ophis】
「If you need anything that's not on the list, I'll prepare it. You can use this room.」
Ophis pointed her thumb at the room behind the chair she was sitting on.
【Jhin】
「Thanks.」
【Ophis】
「Ah, also, Mr. Future Famous Corruptor...」
While putting the various things that I requested into my bag, Ophis stared fixedly at my face.
【Ophis】
「You weren't smiling just now, were you?」
【Jhin】
「Eh?」
It was probably when I was thinking about Grayfia and Venelana.
【Ophis】
「This is just me butting in, but... Don't forget that smiling face ok? A smile is the most important thing for a living being with intelligence.」
【Jhin】
「...?」
【Ophis】
「When someone does what they really enjoy, that expression comes out on their face.」
Taken aback by her unexpectedly serious look, like a child listening to a mother, I listened carefully to the words of Ophis.
【Ophis】
「When animals are swinging their hips or devouring their prey, they don't smile, do they? It's like that.」
【Ophis】
「The point is, you become uncivilized. When you become truly engrossed in something, you revert back to an animal. You go completely down the path of a beast.」
【Jhin】
「...」
【Ophis】
「You'd best not go down the path of a beast. We are beings with pride that outrank animals, after all. Compassion is crucial. Be considerate when you shape them ok.」
"Otherwise, they'll break quite easily," Ophis added in a low voice.
【Jhin】
「You're talking pretty knowledgably, Ophis.」
【Ophis】
「Your parents were the once who parted onto me those wise words when I still didn't how smiling works y'know ... Well, we'll talk about it another time. Off you go」
【Jhin】
「Hm-hmm... I get it. I'll be careful. See you later Ophis.」
【Ophis】
「Right... Come back and bring me more food again soon.」
I had been told that my father and mother had died at their destination during a business trip.
"But somehow, Ophis seems to think that seems suspicious..."
I thought, and I became strangely happy.
Handing me back my bag I prepare to leave.
【Jhin】
「... Thank you again Ophis I'll try to develop this smile more for our plans in the future.」
【Ophis】
「No problem I'm yours and you're mine right? And besides your smiling face will be one of our greatest weapons, after all...」
From behind I, who left Legion, heard the crackling sound of Ophis disintegrating the note, which she had rolled up into a ball a while ago.
...City of Lilith...
【Jhin】
「As you'd expect of Ophis, she's very thorough.」
On the way back from the downtown area, I was checking the contents of the paper package I had gotten from Ophis as I walked.
The paper bag had little red and white checkers. It looked just like a purchase from a stationary store or a fancy shop.
From its outward appearance, one wouldn't think it contained sinister ingredients used for dissolving Grayfia and Venelana's reason and making them fall.
I carefully put the paper bag into my school bag, and just as I had locked it, a voice called out from behind.
【Serafall】
「Hey~, you over there?」
【Jhin】
「...?」
When I turned around toward the voice, a woman I recognized was looking straight at me.
【Jhin】
「Ah...」
【Serafall】
「Hey, there's something I want to ask. Apart from the Mahou shops near here, are there any shops around here that sell vintage magical girl merchandi... Huh?」
【Jhin】
「Serafall...san?」
【Serafall】
「Eh? Do I know you from somewhere?」
The woman, who seemed to have finally realized that she knew me, blinked her eyes, which were large compared to her little sister's. Her name was Serafall Leviathan. Formerly Serafall Sitri, Sona my other childhood friend's elder sister.
【Serafall】
「Wait, You have Auburn red hair so you must be Cornelia-chan's so...」
【Jhin】
「I'm Jhin. Jhin Zepar.」
【Serafall】
「Ah, right, right, Jhin-tan! The love interest of Sotan, also one of her childhood friends. You've really grown taller since the last time I met you!」Remembering who I was Serafall glomped me and Squeezed me in her bosom...Ah so soft...I can't wait to make her virgin Maou pussy mine soon.
【Jhin】
「Nice to see you again too Serafall-san...」
Due to our families having a good relationship, she had visited the mansion a few times.
If I remembered correcly, her job as Maou was... political affairs.
【Serafall】
「So, what's going on with Jhin-tan...? Coming back from cram school? That's not it~. If it were a cram school, it would be even later. But you don't look like you're going home from Saturday club activities or anything...Were you shopping too for something by any chance?」
Perhaps due to her line of work, Serafall displayed an extremely sharp eye for observation as she unreservedly looked Me over from head to toe.
【Jhin】
「...」
While making a smile, I considered that she really does deserve to be Maou.
【Rias】
「Ah!, Jhin!」
Rias approached me, traveling on her own.
【Jhin】
「Ah, Rias. All alone?」
【Rias】
「You're one to talk.. you said you were going back early. Sona was really upset when she figured she was playing chess against a thought projection... Hmm?」
【Serafall】
「My if it isn't Rias -chan...it's been a long time yo~~」
【Rias】
「Umm, Onee-san... Who are you?」
【Serafall】
「How rude. Serafall, Serafall, Sotan's big sister. Don't forget someone who visits your home... Rias-chan you meanie!...」Serafall jumps cutely up and down in annoyance while still holding onto me.
【Rias】
「Right, Serafall-san. I remember! Did you know, Jhin? Serafall-san's an Overlord just like Onii-chan, right?」
【Jhin】
「Not an Overlord, a Demon king…Ah.. Oh well.」
【Jhin】
「I've just been interrogated a little by Serafall-san.」
【Rias】
「Eh, really?! Let's see your warrant!」
【Serafall】
「It's not like that. I don't need one~~... I was just curious what Jhin-tan was doing in place like this.」Serafall defended as she still lets me snuggle in her bosom...I could stay like this forever hue-hue...
【Rias】
「Mou Jhin, stop making that kind of face, you'll be labeled a sex offender you know!」
【Serafall】
「Oh my...Did Jhin-tan see me that way? Don't you have a fiancé?... what was her name again...Ravel I think and my Sotan loves you too right? My... you're a sly boy aren't you? That's no good~~ for Sotan's sake you better control your boy urges a little better ok?」Serafall scolds me as she cutely pinches my cheek.
【Jhin】
「Hahaha...」
Having talked to Serafall for a while, we parted from her. After we had stood around talking there for a bit.
【Serafall】
「Go home without stopping anywhere ok?. I'll come by later to pick up Sirzechs-chan for negotiation purposes, so remember me, okay?」
【Rias】
「Okay!」
【Jhin】
「Okay. Goodbye, Serafall-san!」
...Gremory Mansion...
【Rias】
「We're hooome! Thanks for your help!」
【Jhin】
「Thanks for your efforts!」
Sticking our faces into the bedrooms, which were still open
from the outside , we greeted the maids and butlers who
were tending the mansion while Grayfia was away.
Since she had to go and escort Serafall, it seemed that Grayfia
had entrusted them with the mansion until she got back.
...Gremory Mansion Bedroom floor...
【Rias】
「Uuuh, I'm thirsty... Ah, I'm hungry too! Food, food!」
【Jhin】
「I wonder how long Grayfia-san will be... Ah.」
【Sirzechs】
「Yo, Rias-tan. and Jhin.」
【Rias】
「Onii-chan?」
Unusually for these days, Sirzechs had returned home early.
【Rias】
「 ? ?」
【Sirzechs】
「I've returned. I'm not socializing today, so I won't be going anywhere.」
【Rias】
「Well then, welcome home.」
【Jhin】
「Welcome home. You really are early.」
【Sirzechs】
「Um-hmm. I'm home! But as a matter of fact, starting tonight, I'll be on a negotiation trip with Serafall, so me and my peerage except Grayfia will be absent for a while.」
【Jhin】
「 Trip...」
Seeming to talk rather quickly, Sirzechs was lining up a bundle of documents, a laptop, changes of clothes, a grooming kit, and so forth on his and Grayfia's bedroom.
【Sirzechs】
「All that's left is my suitcase, suitcase... It's a big thing. I wonder where'd I put it.」
【Rias】
「If you can't do it by yourself. You should get Grayfia to do it Onii-chan.」
【Sirzechs】
「Grayfia is at the Sitri household waiting to escort Serafall here... So for 3 months be good to Grayfia and the other workers ok? 」
【Rias】
「Got it. Can I use the TV in your office to watch anime while you're away?」
【Sirzechs】
「Haha, fine. Jhin, protect the house along with Rias, Mother and Grayfia, all right?」
【Jhin】
「Haha... Okay!」
Making a smile, I couldn't resist snickering, even inside my mind.
【Jhin】
（A trip, huh... That's convenient.）
I believe that the ideal opportunity has arrived.
It really was convenient. Rias would be no problem since she's my ally.
Zeoticus, is still with Lord Phoenix on a business trip.
Now...
【Jhin】
（I can corrupt Grayfia and Venelana meticulously, without rushing...）
...Gremory Bedroom floor...
【Grayfia】
「I'm home. Oh, Sirzechs-sama...」
【Serafall】
「Sorry to disturb~~, good evening.」
【Sirzechs】
「Ah, Serafall. Welcome. Sorry everything in my room is in disarray.」
Grayfia returned home, bringing Seralfall along, and the
room suddenly felt like it had livened up.
【Rias】
「Ehhh? Serafall-san good evening.」
【Grayfia】
「Hey. That's "Serafall-sama", to you Rias oujou-sama."」
【Serafall】
「Um, did me and Grayfia-chan arrive too early?」
【Sirzechs】
「Far from it. Please, relax at the living room first... I'll ask the other maids to clean up here...」
【Rias】
「Honestly, Onii-chan is hopeless! Tidy up, Grayfia!」
【Grayfia】
「Understood.」
【Grayfia】
(It's suddenly become lively...)
【Serafall】
「I'll help~~~.」
【Grayfia】
「No, no. We wouldn't put our guest to work! Oh, right. Serafall-sama, I'll get you something to drink before dinner. I recommend tea.」
【Serafall】
「Fufu. The tea Grayfia-chan, please.」
【Sirzechs】
「I'm so ashamed...I couldn't even fix a suitcase without help」Sirzechs hung his head down.
【Grayfia】
「...」
【Rias】
「Onii-chan's a man, so you can just sit down and let Grayfia handle it so relax!」Rias pats Sirzechs back.
【Grayfia】
「Rias ojou-sama...」
【Jhin】
「Haha...」
That night, next to Rias at dinner, I had become unable to hold back from showing emotions of excitement.
【Jhin】
（After all Tonight is the last night of everything up to now...）
...Gremory Mansion Entrance...
【Grayfia】
「I'll escort you, two.」
【Sirzechs】
「We'll be teleporting using Magic circle, so it's all right.」
Grayfia and Venelana both of you will finally be my possession...
I firmly believed that, starting tomorrow, a daily life unlike anything before would begin.