Chapter 2

Two Days Later...

"Again!" Nahobino ordered as Issei practiced magic since he was trying to learn how to use it in battle.

"Agi!" Issei shouted as he fired a simple Fire spell to burn the target that Nahobino set up before he dodged a swing of Yaksini's swords. Issei then held out his left hand and whispered.

"Mudo," Issei said as he fired the Dark Spell at the Demon, who could push through it, which bought Issei enough time to equip Daemon's pitchfork thanks to a trick he was able to pick up from Dagda.

'I don't have a weapon, but I have the essence of demons from the last two days inside of me, so I have to use their best traits to assist me.' Issei recalled Dagda's words as he clashed with Yaksini, who was smiling at the progress that the DemiFiend was making until Issei could disarm her and point the weapon at her throat, which made Yaksini grin widely at her student.

"Well done. You've improved after taking care of that Abscess that appeared yesterday on your own." Yaksini commented as Issei nodded and recalled the massive flower that was absorbing Magatama from the area around it and made other demons protect it. Issei was worried about facing the demons until he realized that he could use this to his advantage, so Issei told Nahobino that he would take care of it.

Thanks to his training with Uriel on defense and support, as well as Lamia's assistance in fighting with the Daemon weapon, he could get better at clashing with Yaksini, who helped his reflexes and his to read the opponent's movements. Issei and his demons were able to defeat the monsters protecting the Abscess, which allowed him to gain a bit more resistance to Lightning due to Mandrake's essence he absorbed.

Dagda and Nahobino were proud of how strong Issei quickly became, which is why Nahobino suggested that today was the day.

"Issei. You've gotten a much better skill set of attacks and helped your demons grow stronger with their new abilities which is why I believe it's time that you head to Shiba and begin recruiting the demons we talked about two days ago. I'm not going with you since I want you to learn how to negotiate on your own and show me if your really up to it." Nahobino said as she then gave him an awkward hug before ruffling his hair.

"You've done so well in the past three days, and I know you are still hurt by what that woman did to you, but she's not here, and you are still alive. Issei Hyoudou. You are strong. Stronger than that, Fallen who manipulated you. She called you weak and pathetic, so picture that woman under your foot when you prove her wrong. Use that as motivation." Nahobino said as Issei smiled back as thanks for her words. Dagda grinned back at Issei as he was glad that Nahobino was opening up a bit to Issei and helping him with his emotional distress.

Issei thanked the other demons for help until Dagda floated towards him and held out a book for him. "This is a Menorah. It was one of the twelve that granted the DemiFiend before you incredible power to overthrow the other ten. Still, before he could obtain the final one from Lucifer, he was defeated by the Menorah of Sovereignty, which was to grant Lucifer the power to destroy the DemiFiend's body and soul. However, I was able to save his Menorah until the next DemiFiend would come, and now that you are the new DemiFiend, the Menorah of Knowledge of yours." Dagda said that as Issei took the Menorah, he felt a strange power flow into him, making his tattoos glow for a short while until they faded.

But the next thing Issei was not expecting was to be taken to some throne where he was face to face with a massive demon that had dark blue skin, six wings that were red as blood, a large set of horns on its head, golden hair, and crimson red eyes. The Demon looked down at Issei and shrunk to his size, but Issei could still feel the power radiating off of the Demon before him.

"So you are the new one, correct?" The Demon asked, but Issei couldn't speak as the fear of the Demon paralyzed his body before him until a hand was waved in front of Issei's face. The DemiFiend felt the aura lifted off of him, allowing him to speak and move as Issei nodded in reply to the Demon before his presence.

"Y-Yes. My name is Issei. Issei Hyoudou. And you are?" Issei asked as the Demon blinked for a few seconds before it bellowed out a big laugh as if it heard a joke that was very amusing to the Demon, which scared Issei a lot until the laughing stopped as the Demon wiped a tear from its eye before looking at Issei.

"I shouldn't be surprised since you haven't seen my real self, but allow me to introduce myself to you. I've been called many names, and each one suits my actions and who I am." The Demon said as he began to list a few names. "Lord of the Demons. The Fallen Star from Heaven. The One Who Brings Light, The Lord of Chaos, Satan, but the name that I was given to by my father stayed true to his very day." The Demon said as he began to sit back on his throne before speaking his valid name.

"My true name is Lucifer, and I have come to warn you, Issei Hyoudou, of the trouble you are in right now," Lucifer said as some magic lifted Issei before being brought towards the Demon until Lucifer spoke to him.

"Now that you have accepted the Menorah of Knowledge, know that my generals shall hunt you down and claim the Menorah for me, but I will offer you a chance to join my army. Assist me in leaving this world, and we'll make your world a place where demons may run around and be free while the humans are our servants. Doesn't that sound grand?" Lucifer asked as Issei grunted before he managed to slap the hand that was holding him up away before he continued to fall into an abyss.

"So be it. I was willing to give you a chance to become much more but I suppose I'll have to take it from you by force. Well, this way makes it more fun for me." Lucifer said as he sent Issei back to where he was before waving a hand to see his pet at Tokyo Tower.

"Let's see what this boy is truly capable of defeating my pet. If he's victorious then perhaps I'll have to test his skills against a real Fiend." Lucifer said as he began to chuckle at the idea of the new DemiFiend defeating one of his generals.

"I hope you can entertain me, Issei Hyoudou. I look forward to seeing what you are capable of and if you can do what the previous DemiFiend was unable to do." Lucifer said as he smiled wickedly, patiently waiting for the show to start.


Issei gasped as he was awake and on the ground before seeing Nahobino and Dagda above him.

"What happened to you, Issei?" Nahobino asked as Issei coughed before Dagda helped him up.

"It's Lucifer! He knows I have the Menorah and offered me to join him, but when I refused the invitation, he said he would send someone after me!" Issei shouted in fear until Angel hugged him softly and gently.

"Issei. We will face him together. You are not alone, so don't try to do it alone." Angel said as Issei breathed easier now that he knew where he was and was safe.

Issei slowly stood up and thanked Angel again for comforting him until Nahobino gave Issei some supplies for his journey before nodding.

"Stay safe, and do not forget that you aren't fighting alone here, isn't this world? You have your demons to watch out for you." Nahobino said as Angel nodded in reply to support her claim until Issei shook and thanked the two again.

"While I'm gone, what will you do?" Issei asked before Nahobino explained what she'd be doing.

"While your gone, I plan on speaking to Titania and her army if they will help us along with that group of Daemon's I told you about if they would be willing to assist us in dealing with Hydra. With the skills you have now, you should be more than prepared to face off against the two spirits you should recruit but even after you recruit them, I want you to continue forward and grow stronger as you clash with other demons and help some others as well. Do not think that your ready for the Hydra just yet. You still have a lot of training to do and I can only do so much for you so now it's time for you to make mistakes and grow as you travel to the other cities. Can you do that Issei?" Nahobino asked as Issei clenched his left hand, knowing that she was right before he looked at her eyes with some tears in them before he hugged her, surprising Nahobino.

"I promise to make you proud Nahobino. You and Dagda, as well as my teammates." Issei said as Nahobino was impressed by his resolve before lightly patting his back.

"Good. Now go. Your burning daylight, and there's a lot to do until we face the Hydra." Nahobino said as Issei nodded and began to head out with Angel behind him. Dagda looked at her and nodded.

"Don't worry. I'll make sure he's safe and that he doesn't get into too much trouble." Dagda said as he was about to leave before Nahobino stopped him.

"You knew full well that Lucifer would be after him as soon as Issei accepted the Menorah, didn't you?" Nahobino asked with anger as Dagda looked away from her but nodded.

"It's because the only way for Issei to grow is through absorbing the essence of demons, but even doing that won't be enough to face Lucifer, which is why defeating Lucifer's generals will help Issei face him when he's gathered all eleven of them," Dagda said as Nahobino saw him leave before feeling worried since she knew of how powerful the generals of Lucifer were when they were slaughtering the angels and the Nahobino Clan back in the days of the war.

"Be safe, Issei. I do hope you don't lose yourself and become like me. A machine that only knows how to kill and lose everything you love." Nahobino said as she began her negotiations with the demons to assist them in the future battle with Hydra.


According to Dagda, Issei sliced another Slime and absorbed its essence as he continued heading toward the Mita Leyline Fount, which would be helpful later. He was in awe of the pure Magatama swirling in the Leyline Fount before he stepped into it.

Issei's body was covered in the Magatama energy as his wounds healed, and his body felt refreshed as if he had taken a long nap and had a lovely meal. "Woah," Issei whispered in awe of the Leylines' power until Dagda spoke to him.

"These Leylines are meant to help you travel between the world's cities and locate certain demons or areas you want to explore. They can also heal your body when trying to recover from a difficult enemy, so be sure to use them wisely." Dagda said as Issei nodded before he scaled up a cliff that led to Hamatsucho, the city close to Shiba Park.

Issei then looked around to see the usual demons come and go, but the number of Slimes made Issei feel sorry for them since he couldn't imagine what Alice went through when she was a Slime and barely had any recollection of her true self.

"Damn. These guys are lost and don't know who they are or what they are. I can't imagine what it's like to lose your own identity." Issei said as he felt Dagda pat the boys' back and sighed.

"I know the feeling. I recall the many demons I met that were reduced to this state, which wasn't pretty. I tried to help many of them, but as Titania said before when she saved Alice, they may regain their body, but there as times that they will not be able to think properly." As Issei clenched his fists, Dagda said he felt such sadness for the demons living in the shadows and was scared of the Hydra at Tokyo Tower.

"I want to help these demons. I do, but how do I do it? How can I defeat a literal monster that was a legend in Greek mythology?" Issei asked himself as he doubted his abilities, granted he was confident to face minor demons, but demons like Hydra were a completely different story.

"Continue to get stronger and recruit demons to join us. You aren't alone in this world Issei. You have me, Nahobino, your demons, and the future ones you recruit to your roster." Dagda said as Issei felt glad to have a partner like Dagda, even if DemiFiend couldn't express it.

Issei then continued to walk through the city and was able to kill some time by clashing with many demons such as a demon version of Puss in Boots known as a Cait Sith, some Onmoraki which made Issei think he was killing some fire-breathing onions, a few Mandrake that was entertaining for his Daemon, Kodama spirits who helped assist Issei with his target practice; Sandman were mischievous pickpockets who tried to rob Issei until he dealt with them.

Eventually, when he made it to Shiba, Issei wasn't sure where he'd find Apsaras until Issei came upon an Agathion that he helped with a small side quest due to a few demons who picked on his kind and took shards from their pots.

"I thank you for helping me deal with those bullies. If there is anything I can do for you then don't hesitate to ask." The Agathion said as Issei saw an opportunity for him to gain some information.

"If you want to repay the favor, I need information about two spirits. Do you know some demons that go by Apsaras and Leanan Sidhe? I'm trying to recruit the two so my friends and I can take down the Hydra and free the cities from its reign." Issei asked as the Agathion pondered for a few minutes before nodding.

"Oh yes! I just remembered that a couple of my friends actually work with Apsaras as her followers and assist her since she wishes to help weaker demons by giving them knowledge and a means of survival in this world." The Agathion said as Issei thanked before asking about the other spirit.

"And Leanan Sidhe? What are her motives and such?" Issei asked as the Agathion replied and said all he knew about the other spirit

"I don't know much about her I'm afraid. All I know is that she believes that those with incredible talent and strength should be given a chance to fight and defend themselves. She believes in power rather than number unlike Apsaras." The Demon said as Issei nodded as he thanked the Agathion for the intel.

"Thank you, but before you go, can you, by any chance, take me to Apsaras? I wish to speak to her before heading to see Leanan Sidhe." Issei asked as the Agathion smiled and nodded before leading Issei to a cave hidden behind some of the old ruined buildings in the city.

Issei thanked the Demon before it gave Issei a few items that might be useful for his journey and then left the cave.

"Alright. Let's see who this Apsaras is." Issei said to himself as he walked into the cave to see a bunch of demons that ranged from Preta's, a few Slimes, some Kodama, and a couple of Cait Sith's that stood as bodyguards around the small pillar that who he assumed was Apsaras.

"Halt! Why are you here, stranger?" One of the Cait Siths asked Issei before Apsaras floated down towards Issei and held up a hand.

"Stop!" The other demons were quiet as Apsaras held out her hand, which was already outstretched toward Issei.

"I am Apsaras. Protector of these demons. May I ask who you are stranger?" Apsaras asked as Issei nodded and introduced himself after bowing to her.

"Issei. Issei Hyoudou. I am a DemiFiend that has been searching for you. The reason for my visit here is because of Tokyo Tower. May we chat for a bit?" Issei asked as Apsaras nodded and told the guards to let him pass.

They did so, but Issei could see that they didn't want the Demon to be harmed, so Issei reassured them that he meant no harm to her.

Apsaras then took Issei to a small lake in the far back of the cave with a small statue resembling a human. Many flowers surrounded the sculpture as the water demon tended to the plants before she looked at the figure fondly and bowed her head in respect to the person.

Issei could tell that Apsaras knew the person, so he asked. "Did you know this person?"

Apsaras sighed in reply before nodding her head. "Yes. She was my partner. My friend was part of the Nahobino. However, she wasn't a fighter. She was a protector and a healer." Apsaras said as she recalled an extraordinary girl who held a place within her heart before continuing to explain to Issei.

"Her name was Rin. She gave herslef that name since that was the only name she could recall from her childhood. I was her only demon partner but she didn't care about fighting. She wanted to protect and save many lives with her power as well as mine own."

Apsaras then continued to talk as tears began to firm in her eyes. "S-She wanted to give the weak demons and children a chance to grow and become stronger together. As a family. In the Nahobino Clan, they only had each other and the demons they befriended. However when the war happened, I was too weak to save the sister I loved with all of my heart." Apsaras said as she recalled that day.


Flashback

"No! No! Your not dying her, Rin! You can't! We're going to live! You hear me? Your going to be okay!" Apsaras shouted as she tried to use all of her magic to heal Rin, but no matter how much she used, the wound wouldn't close, and the corruption continued to spread throughout her body.

Apsaras kept trying to ensure that Rin was still awake before placing a pale hand on her head.

"I-It's too late already Apsaras." Rin said as the water spirit refused to stop trying until Rin stopped her. "Please Apsaras. Don't forget what we've always wanted to do. Save the weak and help them become stronger. I knew that as a member of the Nahobino Clan, that I would die in battle one day so being here alongside my brothers and sisters is an honor."

Rin said as she smiled before Apsaras kissed Rin's lips and tried to put her healing magic through that way, but deep within her heart, she knew that she was only delaying the inevitable.

"Apsaras. Promise me that you'll continue to heal and protect others who can't help themselves." Rin said as Apsaras cried as she smiled with all her might and nodded.

"I-I promise. I promise to continue our dream." Apsaras said as she saw Rin's eyes close one last time before the water spirit cried as she let the world know that she had lost the only family she knew.

All while being surrounded by destruction and death.

A devastating result of the war that led to the destruction of the Nahobino Clan.

End Flashback


"After that day, I swore to keep her dream alive, and I've done it. I've brought many weak demons here and offer them sanctuary, knowledge, and power in numbers. Rin wasn't a fighter like the others, but she didn't care since she wanted to prove that she could still be a Nahobino by saving lives and helping others rather than taking them. That why I hate demons like that, Leanan Sidhe. She uses her charm and doesn't give a care about the demons. She only sees power in each one that come to her. She weeds out the weak but keeps the strong, and what do the strong get?"

"Power in exchange for their life source," Apsaras said as she looked at Issei, who felt sorry for the spirit but couldn't show it; however, it seemed that Apsaras knew as she floated towards Issei and hugged him.

"I am sorry for what happened to you, Issei Hyoudou. Losing your humanity and becoming a DemiFiend is not something I would wish upon other humans." Apsaras said as she wiped the tears from memory and asked.

"So what brought you here?"

"To recruit you. My friends and I are going to take on Hydra and free Tokyo Tower, the demons, and the cities from its reign but my demons and I need help, so will you help us Apsaras?" Issei asked as Apsaras looked at Issei as if he was insane for thinking of challenging the Hydra until Issei stopped her from replying.

"You don't have to answer me now but know that I'll be in Shiba Park and will be looking for others to join me. I know you want to protect and save lives, but you know you can't protect them here in this cave forever. Sooner or later, the Hydra will kill them all, so I was hoping you could help me. Help me, and I'll help you protect these demons." Issei said, much to Apsaras's surprise, as Issei thanked the spirit for her time until he left the cave.

Dagda appeared behind him and asked.

"You really think she'll join us? Even after hearing about her past?"

Issei looked back at the cave and sighed before continuing his walk. "We'll see, but deep down, she knows she can't protect them forever. Let's go to Shiba Park and recruit some other demons." Issei said as he headed to the park while Apsaras watched his back leave Shiba before she hit her thumbnail.

"What would you do Rin?" Apsaras asked herself as she began to think over Issei's offer and what he said to her before looking at the other demons and was thankful for them. 'But should I help him? What if…..I die? Or worse they die? I wish you were here Rin. I need your help to come to a decision.' Apsaras said to herself.


Issei continued to walk towards Shiba Park to search for Leanan Sidhe until Issei felt a presence nearby. Issei readied his sword as he prepared himself for any attackers.

"Come out and show yourself! I know you've been following me for a while now. Why don't you introduce yourself before we fight?" Issei called out until he heard only silence. Issei walked forward to where he hoped to find Leanan Sidhe until Dagda screamed at him.

"BEHIND YOU!" Dagda screamed in his partner's mind as Issei reacted quickly by blocking the strike from the hammer.

"Hm. Not bad. Your reflexes are good." The Demon said as the two separated from each other while Issei checked out his opponent.

The Demon was a tall man with an iron-like head welded by copper steel, with only one eye coming out of his mask. His attire was similar to that of a blacksmith due to the gloves and apron the Demon was wearing, but he was surprised to see that he could balance his body on one foot alone. The crater underneath the body told Issei that he should underestimate this one.

"Your strong. Just like the rumors about you, Issei Hyoduou." The Demon said as Issei was surprised by the guy using his name and not calling him DemiFiend.

"You know who I am? How? I've only been here for about four days."

"That's simple. My mistress had heard rumors about a strange demon who was working with the Nahobino so she sent me to see what kind of Demon you were and sure enough, I was right. A DemiFiend has been born and joined with the Nahobino and Lady Sidhe is well aware of why you seek her out."

"If that's the case, why don't you take me to her? I'm sure she'd be willing to help-!" Issei said before being forced to dodge a swing from the massive hammer that made a giant crater where he used to be. "What the hell? What was that for?"

"I already know why you seek her out but personally, you aren't worthy of being in her presence much less asking my lady for her help when your weak even after your training. So I'll make a deal with you. If you beat me then I'll take you to her." The Demon said as Issei got up and readied himself.

"And if I lose?"

"Then you'll leave and never return."

"Alright then but can I have you name first?" Issei asked as the Demon chuckled a bit before nodding.

"I have no name, so call me by my species. Ippon-Datara." Ippon said as he charged with a mighty leap that left a crater behind; he swung his hammer and slammed it against Issei's weapon as he was then pushed back by force itself.

'Damn. Even if I don't take the hit, the force behind the hammer will still get me.' Issei said as he charged with his trident and clashed with Ippon before kicking him in the chest, which impressed the Demon as he slowly got up.

"Not bad. You do have some strength, but can you keep up?" Ippon said as he charged towards Issei even faster until he slammed the hammer many times on Issei's body before Issei flew towards a broken building as coughed heavily due to the massive bruises he was feeling all over his body.

"D-Damn," Issei grunted as he felt his body start to pass out before his eyes caught Ippon shaking his head in disappointment.

"Heh. And you think you can ask Lady Sidhe for her help when you are the one who needs it more than her? Leave and come back when you are stronger." Ippon said as he began to leave Issei in the crumbled building, making Issei clench his fists in anger as he realized that Ippon was right.

'I forgot that demons respect and fear those stronger than them, but I've only been sparring this whole time. I didn't defeat the Chaos Monster. That was Alice who did that while I could hardly even beat some Daemons considered to be among the weakest of the demons.' Issei's eyes glowed between emerald green and blood red as his chest, specifically, the Menorah started to resonate with his will.

'I...can't stop...Not...now.' Issei said in his mind as he began to pick himself up slowly, which made Ippon stop in his tracks; he turned back to see Issei struggling but trying to get back up. Ippon was surprised since he didn't expect the boy to be able to stand back up after slamming his hammer into the DemiFiend's back multiple times.

"Interesting, but it doesn't matter if you stand back up. You still not strong enough to even hurt me." Ippon said as he watched Issei's body stand back up before Ippon's eyes widened in shock as he looked at the boy's chest. "Wait a minute. Is that a menorah?"

Issei didn't reply as his body slowly moved towards Ippon which shocked the Demon as he saw Issei's body begin to heal, but what scared him more was the color of his eyes as they glowed brightly in rage.

"Blood red eyes. Is this due to that Menorah?" Ippon asked himself before Issei's body moved at speeds above Ippon's own which surprised him as he felt a massive amount of force hit his chest before he was blown away to an enormous cliff behind him which left a sizeable crater-sized hole in the middle of it before Ippon struggled to stand up.

"D-Damn. Is this that same boy from before?" Ippon asked himself as he saw Issei's body continue to walk towards him. Still, before the DemiFiend could strike Ippon again, his eyes turned to normal as he collapsed on the ground. Much to Ippon's surprise, he slowly pulled himself out of the hole and walked towards the boy.

"I see. The former DemiFiend is assisting him." Ippon said as he picked up Issei and placed him over his left shoulder before patting the boy's head. "I shall take you to her boy. She can help you control your emotions so you don't become a real demon."


Issei was groaning as he was now awake, but the scene was different since the area around him looked like he was in a parallel world but different from the Demon World. The room looked more like the front yard of a haunted castle with its front gate down before a figure stood before the gate.

The person was tall, with short blue hair like Nahobino and strange markings all over his body, similar to the tattoos Issei had on his own body. The person then looked at Issei's face for a moment before opening his mouth and speaking in a strange language that Issei could understand.

[What is it you desire? Freedom? Power? Your Humanity? What drives you to achieve your goals?] The DemiFiend asks as Issei ponders this question before replying almost immediately.

"I desire power to regain my humanity and to protect the people I care about. Power is something that can be used to change the fate of others. That's why I seek power." Issei said as DemiFiend looked at him for a moment and nodded.

[Very well. I shall gift you the power you seek.] The DemiFiend said as he placed a hand on Issei's chest before Issei's eyes widened as he felt a vision enter his mind.

The DemiFiend was standing before yelling as his body arced back while the ground began tearing apart until the enemies before him succumbed to a powerful blast of power. The demons all around the DemiFiend were killed by the attack before the crack in the ground slowly began to repair itself.

Issei came back to see the DemiFiend looking at him passively before speaking.

[You carry the Menorah that has my essence. The power I have given you is the first of many abilities I acquired during my time in the Demon World. The name of this power is Gaea Rage. Use it wisely and be careful in your search for power because others who wished to regain their humanity have become a demon due to their ignorance and lack of understanding of this world.] The DemiFiend said as he lightly pushed Issei off the floor. Issei didn't seem afraid that he was falling, which was weird for him until he spoke to the DemiFiend.

"Thank you. I promise to end Lucifer and to not give into my Fiend side." Issei said as the DemiFiend watched him fall before he vanished into the darkness.

[I wonder what happened to you to make you a DemiFiend.] The DemiFiend said before leaving for his castle, which was the home for him and his demons.


Issei gasped as he woke up on a hard surface to look and saw that Ippon was standing guard at the entrance of the cave before the demon blacksmith walked towards him with a tall demon lady that had glowing crimson red eyes, long dark blonde hair that reminded Issei of the story of a princess with long hair, and a purple dress that revealed her heavenly bust.

The Demoness floated towards Issei's body, and once she got close enough to him, her hair moved as if it had a will of its own and grabbed his chin gently before it moved its head around for the Demon to search him. Ippon didn't seem fazed by it, but it was odd for Issei until the hair let him go and returned to its owner.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you Issei Hyoudou. I was wondering when a new DemiFiend would emerge to our world. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Leanan Sidhe. I am also known as the Spirit of Lust, from the local community of demons." Leanan said as Issei was surprised to finally meet her before he got up and greeted the Demon.

"It's an honor to meet you Lady Sidhe. Nahobino and I are trying to recruit more demons to help us deal with the Hydra at Tokyo Tower. If we don't do anything about it then eventually the Hydra will come and kill all of the demons in this area. So will you help us fight?" Issei asked as Leanan looked at Issei and asked with a passive expression.

"Tell me. Why are you helping Nahobino?"

"So I can return home. I still have a family I want to return to, and I'll be damned if I give up and don't try to return to them." Issei said as Leanan was surprised that the boy still had a family before asking him another question.

"Do you know who I am?"

"...Your Leanan Sidhe. From what I learned about you from Dagda, your known as a beautiful fairy of the fairies who take a human lover in both the Celtic and Irish folklore. You were portrayed as an exceptionally beautiful female who lives near tombs and cemeteries, and is always searching for male human lovers, especially widowers who visit the graves of their deceased wives. Dagda also said that the legends described you as a beautiful muse, who offers inspiration to an artist in exchange for fame and glory; however, this exchange frequently results in madness for the artist and often premature death even though they lead fulfilling lives." Issei explained as Leanan replied as she nodded.

"Correct. Ippon was in fact a great blacksmith back in his human life, which made him into this Demon but when I offered him a way to increase and sharpen his skills, he gladly accepted the pact but the problem is that instead of becoming mad and insane, he instead offers his life force to me. So if you desire power then would you offer your own life to me?" Leanan asked as Issei looked at her and then at Ippon before shaking his head.

"I refuse. I wish to get stronger by fighting with my demons." Issei said with unshaken conviction, making Leanan look at him for a moment until she smiled.

"I knew you were different from other demons," Leanan said as she used her hair and tapped his chest before smiling at him.

"I already know you plan on recruiting that stupid water spirit, but I'll admit that she is correct in some way about strength in numbers and how the weak can grow stronger, but that's the consequences of a demon who accepts my gift. That's why Apsaras despises me so I'll put up with that brat if you'll accept me." Leanan said as Issei accepted her offer before the Demoness was sent into his roster until Ippon chuckled at the boy.

"Well, looks like you'll have me join your team as well but know that I'm training you since you'll need it before taking on that," Ippon said as Issei nodded in reply before the blacksmith entered Issei's roster until he summoned the two back to see their changes.

Ippon now wielded a much more giant hammer that required both hands to wield, while his metal head now had two eye holes and an opening for his mouth as well as his apron was made to withstand powerful flames and even protected his body. Ippon was impressed by these changes before seeing that he could spew fire from his mouth that was extremely hot while his hammer was much lighter and yet still strong enough to withstand powerful blows and create large craters on impact.

Leanan, on the other hand, now wore a long red dress instead that had purple lines along her back to the front. Her hair also had crimson highlights at the end of the tips, but what surprised Issei the most was that she had a resistance to fire magic and could make her hair ignite to use it like a whip. The Demoness was impressed by these new changes before Issei was hugged into her bust, making Issei flattered to feel the warmth of a woman's bust until he was placed on her lap.

"Now, just sit back and relax as we go to recruit that dumb Water Nymph," Leanan said as Ippon couldn't help but chuckle at the boy for the situation he was now in before the trio headed to Apsaras's base. She was surprised to see Issei had returned with Leanan Sidhe and Ippon.

"Both of you have good goals and reasons for helping the demons, but you also need each other to help your teams. Apsaras has many demons to follow her but her army lacks strength which is why Leanan is perfect since she has other demons to follow her that have incredible strength to overcome the enemy. Both of you together would be an incredible force to be reckoned with so why not work together?" Issei asked as he began to discuss the ways that if the two worked together, it would be more effective than fighting each other.

The Spirits of Love and Lust hated to admit this. Still, the boy raised some perfect points about their desires until the Water Nymph caved in and joined Issei's roster, which gave her a boost in healing magic, but also her water could now be scalding hot while her ice magic also got a boost to assist her in battle. The other demons in Apsaras's clan wished to offer their services to help their goddess, which Apsaras didn't mind, but they had to speak to Issei first, which was weird for Issei since he knew that many of these demons were too weak to even so much as lay a scratch on Hydra.

"I'll call you when we're about to move out to the Hydra, but first, I need some serious training and another demon to recruit," Issei said as he explained to the two Spirits about a demon who lived near the Hot Spring, shocking the two as they knew who he was talking about since they knew her very well.

"That's a bit of a problem. The hot spring is being guarded by a demon known as Pazuzu, who is working with some Azumi and keeping the Mermaids at bay. With the hot spring being sealed off by Azumi and Pazuzu, we won't be able to enlist Anahita's help. But the worst part is that we must get across Tokyo Tower before getting to the hot spring." Apsaras said as she knew the mermaids very well but lacked the strength to help them; now that she was more potent and had more help, she was sure he could assist the mermaids and defeat Pazuzu.

"But before that, it's best you train with the three of us. I can help you learn skills that'll allow you to weaken your opponents, while Apsaras can help you build a stronger resistance to ice and heal your body after sparring with Ippon." Leanan said as Ippon slammed his hammer's head into his hand as he was looking forward to testing out his new powers. Issei was excited about this and readied himself for training, as were Apsaras's demons, much to his surprise.

However, Lucifer had some tricks up his sleeve.


Tokyo Tower

Lucifer appeared at the tower as he looked at his bed before the Hydra obediently bowed to its master before being petted on the head.

"My little Hydra, soon the new DemiFiend and the last of the Nahobino Clan will come to kill you but I decided to enlist some help for you my boy." Lucifer said as he snapped his fingers before a girl appeared next to Lucifer.

She had long white hair that was spiky at the end of the hair. At the same time, her neck and mouth were covered in some black substance that was hardened around those areas, but her right arm was replaced by tentacles that seemed to go with her white snow-like skin and amber eyes before the girl bowed to Lucifer.

"My master. I shall ensure that those who oppose you shall not prevail." The girl said as Lucifer smiled at the woman before him until the Hydra began to roar at the girl; she let out an aura that frightened the Hydra, which made it submit to the terrifying figure before it and comply that it shall work with her.

"Good boy." The girl said as she rubbed a hand on one of the many heads until Lucifer looked down at the girl and smiled at her.

"Stay safe my daughter. You are the one who's next in line for my throne so don't disappoint me." Lucifer said as the girl nodded and bowed to him.

"Of course, father. I, Chiaki Tachibana, daughter of Lucifer, shall not fail you. And if I do, I'll gladly accept death as my punishment." Chiaki said as Lucifer helped the girl up before an uncharacteristic smile appeared on his face as he gently rubbed the girl's head as if he was trying to push down the hair before Chiaki placed her cheek inside of his hand, which made Lucifer smile at the girl before he began to leave the tower.

"Goodbye, my daughter. Succeed or fail, you are still my child, and I will never forsake you." Lucifer said as he left the tower and couldn't help but feel sad but happy for his daughter; he sat back on his throne and sighed as he recalled the day he did something that Lucifer himself never thought he would've done.

Save a human girl and tend to her as if she was his child.

"I wonder if this is what you felt like when you tended to my brothers and sister's father," Lucifer said as he recalled the time he felt his father's warmth and love before he betrayed him due to his pride which led him to rule over the world of Demons.

"Prepare yourself Issei Hyoudou, for my daughter isn't as merciful as I am."


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I hope you like and review this chapter. Also, let me know if you have any ideas for Demons that Issei can recruit or what DemiFiend technique you want him to learn.

The DemiFiend techniques will be given to Issei when he requires more power to clash with more powerful Fiends such as Matador, the Riders, and the daughter of Lucifer, and yes, she'll be an excellent player to add to the story.

The next Update will be Might of the Magus.

Here's a preview of the next chapter.


"Issei Hyoudou. I can't teach you much about magic since your magic differs from mine due to yours relying on shadows and fighting like my brother Susanoo. However, I can teach you how to use some of my fire magic that'll benefit you, as well as lessons on how to lead an army." Amaterasu said as she pulled out a board and smiled at Issei.

"Which is why we're playing Shogi and Chess."


"I think it's time we add a new member to the team, but who should I choose?" Issei pondered while looking at the remaining cards that were laid out before him. Yachiru and Kunou were out at the moment training with each other, so Artoria was in the room with him while also keeping Issei as a barrier between her and the annoying Caster, as Medea kept trying to get the Saber to wear some outfits.

"Which ones are left, Master?" Artoria asks as Issei looks at the cards and replies.

"Archer, Rider, Berserker, and Lancer." Issei said as he picked up the Lancer card to see two different beings appear in his mind.


A tall red-haired man wielded a spear and a shield as he banged his shield with his spear. His men took to formation as they prepared for the assault.

"Thermopylae Enomotia!"


"What I call upon is a breath of stars, for I walk alongside the path of man. Therefore... 'Child of man, let us bind the gods. Enuma Elish!" A green-haired person said as many golden chains appeared and bound the being from moving as a golden-haired king stood next to him.


Issei came back as he knew who to summon. "Medea. Prepare a summoning circle. It's time to summon our Lancer." Issei said as Medea was taking pictures of Alter Artoria, who was wearing some attire that made her look like a model.

"Understood, Master! Right after I finish documenting those photos." Medea said as she enjoyed the moment while Artoria swore she'd kill Caster one day.


See you all next time. Ta-Ta!