Hey guys Kurama here with another chapter of DXD: Like A Shadow and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I will.
"Talk," someone says
"Dragon, Game Talk/thought/spells, Quest/Rewards! Someone says.
"Thoughts," Someone says
Disclaimer: I do not own this story if I did, I would be sleeping in a bed full of money.
Let's begin!
-Now-
The person in question was a large man wearing some sort of robe amour with shoulder plates that would seem to get in the way of door frames from how wide they were.
The man himself was very handsome sporting some very detailed facial features but his most striking trait was the long crimson hair that reached down to his shoulders.
Though he is not alone, beside him was a woman dressed in a maid outfit which clung tightly to her figure accentuating her curves, besides her beautiful figure much like the man she had a very beautiful mane of hair with hers being coloured pure silver.
Those people were none other than Sirzechs Lucifer, one of the four great Satans and his wife, Grayfia Lucifuge who's also known as the strongest queen.
...
Fucking hell.
What did I do this time?
I use [Observe] on both of them to see their stats.
Name: Sirzechs 'Lucifer' Gremory
Title: The Crimson-Haired Prince of Destruction.
Race: Devil
LVL: 345
Tier: Champion
HP: 500000/500000
MP: 2000000/2000000
STR: 5255
END: 6000
DEX: 5634
INT: 9477
WIS: 9252
CHA: 2349
LUK: 1320
Thoughts about you: Intrigue
Affection: 0
Name: Grayfia Lucifuge
Title: The Strongest Queen
Race: Devil
LVL: 210
Tier: Elite
HP: 221200/221200
MP: 731200/731200
STR: 1856
END: 2212
DEX: 2608
INT: 3656
WIS: 3564
CHA: 840
LUK: 800
Thoughts about you: Slightly Annoyed
Affection: -35
Relationship Loyalty: 90
HOLY SHIT!
I'M DEAD!
FUCKING HELL!
What the hell are they doing here?
Grayfia doesn't like me for some reason.
Is it because I don't want to join Rias' peerage?
Also, what is relationship loyalty that is a new one!
Relationship Loyalty is for people who have a lover or a love relationship with someone else.
As long as their relationship is high they can see you only as a friend and nothing else, even if their affection is max out!
The only way to weaken their loyalty to their lover is to make them dislike their lover or show them that you are much better than their current lover.
Thanks for the information, Hestia. So, she will see me as a friend as long as her relationship is still high.
''Good evening, I apologize for the sudden appearance but I wanted to talk to you, Mister Kageyami." The Maou says with a friendly smile on his face.
I'm gonna regret saying these words but fuck it.
I need the political support here so let's do this.
''... Sure, come in'' I say with a forced smile on my face.
I let the two in and lead them to the living room, on my way there I give a sign to Yoruichi to stay inside her room until its over.
Once we got to the living room, Sirzechs sat down while Grayfia remained standing right next to him as I took my seat opposite them.
Then, Rumiel decided to join us as he jumped onto my seat and lay down on my lap as I started petting his head.
''What do you two want?'' I ask lazily 'cause this is my house after all and I'm not gonna let some devils boss me around.
''Show some respect human, do you not know who you are speaking to?'' Grayfia snarls as the house's temperature drops by a small margin.
-5 Affection with Grayfia Lucifuge
This woman needs to chill, it's not like I'm being rude to him at all.
''Grayfia please calm yourself, he must not have known who we are'' Sirzechs says calmly and while that gets the maid to calm down, she was still staring daggers at me regardless.
''I apologize for that and now to introduce ourselves, my name is Sirzechs Lucifer and this is my wife Grayfia Lucifuge''
''Riveting.''I say with a condencesding tone in my voice.
-5 Affection with Grayfia Lucifuge
Grayfia's glare intensified for a moment before returning to her usual stoic expression, not wanting to embarrass her king.
You can hate me all you want, you arrogant bitch but it's not going to change the fact that I want you two out of my house when this is all over.
"So you know of our existence huh? I suppose it's not that unexpected, some of you humans know about the supernatural because of certain circumstances in your lives that make it so." He says with a thoughtful expression on his face.
''I mean, yeah." I say, looking at the ground instead of looking at him.
Autism, now's not the time for you to activate.
''Indeed, though I am curious. How did you manage to befriend my sister without joining her peerage''
''I'm more friends with two of her pieces than her but still, I guess you could say we're comrades," I say to him.
''Anyway while I would like to talk more, I have some pressing matters to discuss with you." Sirzechs says.
''And they are?'' I ask.
''To put it rather simply, my sister is in an arranged marriage, which was set up by our father.'' He says.
''Who's the lucky guy?'' I ask.
''Riser Phenex''
''Who the fuck is that?!'' I ask, staring a picture of the rich boy wanna be.
Man, he's ugly.
Me personally, if I was his father or something along those lines, I would've either killed him or neglected him to save myself the embarrasement of him being known as my son.
Huh, maybe that's why Ravel and Ruval are the favourites in that family.
"A devil whose family specializes in making healing items and fire magic for all devilkind." Sirzechs replies easily.
''What do you want me to do about this? I'm a human, remember? I say to him.
''Well, you see Riser has been getting impatient about the engagement so he is pushing up the date of the marriage. Rias has expressed that she would never marry someone like him." Sirzechs explains to me.
''Sound like a problem.''
''Indeed, fortunately... there is a way to settle this through a rating game, are you familiar with it?''
''Slightly, two peerages battle it out and whoever defeats the king of the other peerage wins, right?'' I say, trying to pretend that I don't know what it is just so he can explain it to me.
''Correct and I want you to join my sister's peerage and assist her with this. If you do, you will be rewarded." Sirzechs says.
So that's his plan huh?
You know what, I'm gonna screw you over just because I can.
''Sounds like an interesting offer but I don't want to become a devil.'' I say.
''... Could you elaborate on that?'' Sirzechs asks.
''I don't particularly want to become a slave and be treated like one!'' I say passionately.
''The Gremory house treats its members like family if the treatement's what you're wprried about." Sirzechs says, trying to make me see his point of view.
Tch, when it comes to Rias, your legs sure are spread huh, Sirzechs?
''Even if your house treats your servants right, a servant is still a servant regardless of what their master calls them.'' I reply.
''Hmm... Then how about I promote you to the high class right away? You would also be to get your own peerage'' He explains to me.
''Another problem, Riser. I don't think he would be happy that someone interrupted his big day." I tell him.
''What would it take for you to accept my offer?'' Sirzechs asks with a hint of desperation inside his voice.
''Nothing, but since you are so insistent about it, I will give it some thought but ONLY some thought.'' I tell him with a tone of finality.
''I can respect that. Anyway we will be on our way.'' Sirzechs says as we shake hands while Grayfia just glares angrily at me.
You have lost -55 REP with Grayfia Lucifuge for refusing to become a Devil and help Rias with her problems!
Grayfia Lucifuge [-100/100]
Seriously woman, what did I ever do to you?!
Both of them created magic circles and just as quickly as they came they also disappeared.
''Did they leave?" Yoruichi asks
"Yep" I say as she walks downstairs.
''Rias is in an arranged marriage with some asshole and her older brother wants me to play fucking hero.'' I tell her.
''Typical." She says as she clenches her fists in anger.
''Anyway, I'm going to do some training. Are you coming?" I ask her but she shakes her head before sitting down to watch tv.
I select the [Orc Dungeon] and take out my katana, feeling the power [Anti-Magic] flowing through me.
Wait, what level is [Anti-Magic]?
Anti-Magic is now level 25!
Items added.
Demon-Dweller Sword
Demon-Destroyer Sword
Demon-Slayer Sword
Yami's katana has now become Demon-Slasher Katana.
This is awesome!
I'm halfway to getting my Black Asta form, which should provide me with some extra bulk, something that is always appreciated.
Now then, time to slaughter these putrid fucks.
I need to vent out my anger and what better way to do that than to kill my enemies?
I charge at the horde of Orcs with a deranged smile on my face as I begin cutting through them like a hot knife going through butter.
They're not even a challenge with how strong I am with my [Anti-Magic] like, come on!
Where's the thrill?
Where's the rush of adrenaline?
After I'm done, I walk to the boss room, killing all living Orcs using a combination of [Silent Step] and [Anti Magic].
When I finally get there, I get a [Notification] so I press on it.
You have maxed out your Secondary Class!
Select another specialization!
[Fighter] [Ranger] [Support] [Mage] [Rogue]
I select [Fighter] once again as I want to take [Martial Artist] and see how strong can I become.
[Lancer] [Berserker] [Martial Artist] [Knight]
I'm gonna go with [Martial Artist] and another window pops so I press it barely containing my excitement.
Class Gained
Martial Artist LVL 1/100 [0%].
Gain 5 STR and 5 END per level.
Skill Gained
[Martial Arts Proficiency (Novice)] (Passive)
Gain basic knowledge of Martial Arts.
Martial Arts based techniques do 10% damage.
-10% SP consumption for Martial Arts Skills.
Skill Gained
[Light Armor Proficiency (Apprentice)] (Passive)
Gain knowledge of wielding a light Armor.
-20% in Stat Reduction when using Light Armor.
Skill Gained
[First Strike](Active)
Deal [STR x 1] HP physical damage.
Costs: 100 SP.
Skill Gained
[Flurry] (Active)
Deal [STR x 0.75] HP damage per strike for 5 strikes.
Costs: 500 SP.
Okay, that's good but I still need to wait a minute so I'll pick out three of my tokens and what I'm gifted with.
First, pull!
Skill Gained!
Kaioken (Active) LVL: 1/100 [0%]
Description: World King Fist" or "Fist of the King of the Worlds is a technique invented by King Kai. It multiplies the user's energy for a "heartbeat" and turns their aura crimson - amplifying their power and speed to overcome previously stronger foes at the cost of extreme bodily recoil.
Cost: 2500 SP per second.
And now for the second pull.
Flaw Gained!
No Points were added.
Description: You will no longer have points added to your selected when either you or your Classes level up.
Instead, they will be added to Spendable Stat Points so they can be spent equally.
"Goddammit!" I yell out as I punch the wall that's beside me.
This is so unfair 'cause how the fuck am I supposed to get stronger now?
Gah, whatever, I'll figure it out after I'm done here.
Companion Gem: Kagura Mikazuchi
Description: This summons Kagura Mikazuchi from Fairy Tail.
Good.
This is very good but I'm going to wait until I'm home to summon her.
I open the door then use [Anti-Magic] to empower my katana and jump over the Orc Chief with a look of anger on my face.
I refuse to be weak, not after everything I've done to obtain this power.
Not after she killed me.
I want more.
I want the power to live my new life without threats like Great Red or Ophis.
I want to be able to not look over my shoulders for as long as I live in this world.
I want to be the most powerful being in all of existence.
That is my goal and I will achieve it.
By any means necessary.
I cut off his arm and then use [Absorption Line] to drain him of his energy until it reaches 10 so I can then kill him with a powerful [Shadow Blast] to the face, killing him.
I then walk to the chest and kick it open, excited to see what I got.
Items added
200,000$
Sacred Gear: Sword Birth
Companion Gem: Soi-Fon
Amulet of Destruction
Ember Celica
Skill Orb: Burning Bloodlust
Good stuff.
I'm gonna guess that the amulet is for someone who has the power to destroy things like Rias or Sirzechs.
As for the [Skill Orb] and the [Item, I'll give them to Koneko so she can increase her fighting power by a considerable margin.
I'll give the amulet to Rias and that should be enough to help them as I'm already training Gasper so they have no reason not to win against Riser when Grayfia announces the Rating Game.
Riser being the cocky shit that he is, will give the Gremory peerage two weeks to train, which is more than enough for them to prepare against him and his peerage so again, I don't see the point in me helping them.
As for the gifts, I'll give them to Gasper so he can pass them on to Rias and Koneko when he shows up for training.
I use [ID: Escape] to go back to the real world and I find Yoruichi petting Rumiel, who enjoys the gesture made the former Shinigami.
"What's up?"
"I've got someone that could help us. Two people." I say to her.
"Who are they?" She asks.
"Kagura Mikazuchi, a promising swordsman that's proficient in using a sword but still has room to grow. The last person is your student, Soi-Fon."
"Can you start with Soi-Fon? I would like to talk to her." She says and I don't see any reason to not grant her request and besides, I want to learn better assassination techniques and she's the person to teach me how.
I take out the two gems and crush Soi-Fon's first so that Yoruichi could talk to her.
A bright light escapes from the orb and after a couple of seconds of waiting, standing in front of us is none than Yourichi's student Soi-Fon.
From the way she's looking at her master, I can tell that she's not happy to be here but I have no choice.
I need her abilities to protect this city and my new life and I will do whatever it takes to reach that goal.
"So, you're the one who summoned me, huh? That's fine, but if you'll excuse me, it appears that Yoruichi and I have to catch up." She says as she and Yoruichi disappear from my line of sight.
The person that's left is Kagura but compared to Soi-Fon and Yoruichi's complicated relationship, she doesn't have anyone to ease her into the situation of the new world she's going to be in.
Well, I'll think of something on the fly so let's do this.
I crush Kagura's gem and wait for her to come out of the light.
"Where... am I? Are you the one who summoned me here?" She asks and I nod my head at her, seeing no reason to lie to her yet.
"Very well. I have no problem staying here as long as you grant my request."Kagura says.
"Sure, what is it?"I ask.
"Please, if you are capable, summon Erza here as well. During the Grand Magic Games, I lost myself in my anger and killed her before she could explain what had happened to my brother. I want that chance to be forgiven. Please."Kagura says, tears falling out of her eyes.
Quest received!
A friendly reunion
This version of Kagura has killed Erza and wants to be forgiven. Grant her wish by doing what she's asked of you.
Objective: Get Erza Scarlet as a companion.
Rewards: 2000 EXP, 2000$, Massive REP increase with Kagura Mikazuchi, REP with Erza Scarlet and Perk Dual Wielding.
Failure: Massive REP decrease with Kagura Mikazuchi.
Y/N?
I press [Y] and then mentally put my new [Quest] away so I could focus on giving Kagura my answer.
"I promise you that you will be reunited with Erza," I tell her with a tone of finality, getting a nod out of her as I then show her around the house and let her pick a room to sleep in.
REP increase with Kagura Mimazuchi for promising her that you'll help get her friend!
Kagura Mikazuchi [10/100]
"Thank you for helping me get my... friend back," Kagura says as she steps inside her new room, leaving me to think about how am I gonna get a companion gem of Erza.
The thing is, it's mostly random and rare for me to get one so even if I could get one, no guarantee to have Erza inside of it.
Still, it wouldn't hurt me to try, right?
Kuroka climbs onto my bed and seeing as there's nothing else to do today, I decided to get some shut-eye 'cause, in a few days, I'm gonna be dating Sona and Raynare, which should hypothetically start the canon timeline.
Kuroka and I soon fall asleep, entering the realm of dreams.
-POV change-
"You wanted to talk Soi-Fon. Let's talk" Yoruichi says while sipping on a bit of her coffee while her student just glares at her, trying to find out how she can be so confident after everything she put her and the Gotei 13 's the one who decided to break the rules alongside that bastard, Kisuke Urahara!
"Tch, how dare you look down on me, Yoruichi! I'm much more powerful than you will ever be." Soi-Fon says angrily while her teacher just chuckles before laughing out loud, drawing the attention of some of the people at the coffee shop.
"You know, at first it was funny but now, your arrogance is starting to piss me off, Soi-Fon. What, you want me to apologize for not coddling you all your life? I'm not your mom, I'm your sensei. I don't have to be involved in some entitled brat's life if it suits me and quite frankly, I'm starting to regret teaching you the ways of the Onmitsukido."Yoruichi says harshly to her ex-student.
She then uses her Spiritual pressure on Soi-Fon, who struggles to breathe for a minute before being released from the technique.
"How dare you! First, you abandon me and now you're saying you wished to never have trained me?! How do you find the strength to reject me after all I've done for you?!" Soi-Fon yells as some of the customers leave the place in fear of their conversation turning into a death match.
"It doesn't matter anymore. My loyalty is to Jin Kageyami, the kid who summoned you."The Flash goddess says to the Shinigami, whose eyes widen at the mention of the Eminence in Shadow.
"That brat?! He couldn't even tickle me, much less fight. I could kill him right now if I wanted to!" The Shinigami replies hotly before feeling a hand wrap around her throat with Yoruichi's spiritual pressure hitting her full force.
"Because you were my student once Soi-Fon, I'll let you go with this warning. If you ever touch him, if you attack with Zapankuto, I promise you. You will regret ever crossing paths with me. Are we clear?"Yoruichi says to Soi-Fon, whose face has become pale to her being choked on and the threat.
She knew that unless she used her Zapankuto, she wouldn't win against her former teacher like that.
Yoruichi unhands Soi-Fon but holds out her hand to her while flaring more of her Reiatsu, forcing Soi-Fon to be on her knees like some kind of weakling.
"W-we're clear. I won't touch him! You can be sure of it." Soi-Fon says as Yoruichi just grabs her and goes back home using [Flash Step].
"Here's your room. I'll ask Jin to get admitted to his school so you can keep an eye on him." Yoruichi tells her ex-student as she then walks to her room while leaving Soi-Fon to get settled in.
She then lays on her bed while thinking about Jin and all he's done so far to help her.
'I'm going to protect you, Jin. Because you are my friend." Yoruichi thought as she then doze off to sleep.
END!
Author's notes: You know, I kinda keep forgetting to introduce Issei every damn chapter so I'm gonna have him be either an exorcist or a devil in later chapters because that makes sense, I guess.
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