Even after the show was over and the results were given out, that annoying sound was still there. Even as Amduscias praised the dance choreography and the trumpeter, it was still there. Annoying Poro with all its might.

The sound of anticipation hasn't left yet. Even when the show was over, the crowd was still waiting for more... no, they were not waiting for more. They were waiting for what they'll do next. The Royal One, the Harvest, and now The Music Festival. They were an unbelievable pack that doesn't stop impressing those that surround them.

They achieved a Hell Dance! Something, not even professional devidols can!

Even when faced against Amduscias Poro, The Legendary Sound Demon, that stalled the enemy troops for 666 hours, they did not weaver. In the blink of an eye, their sound of worry was changed. No... after a few words, their worry turned into determination. Words from their Head Alpha.

"I'm pissed you suck! You're just a boring manlet amateur... so why...!" Amduscias snapped at Iruma, fighting off the desire to cry.

A demon capable of moving the hearts of so many demons. All waiting for him, preaching for him...

"Why do you... why do you remind me of him..." The musician continued, voice thick with emotion.

Just like Poro's dear Der-chan.

"You looked so happy... unbelievably happy, and so proud... as if you were saying, 'It's great, isn't it?!'." Memories of his time with his adored Demon King filled Amduscias' mind. "The sound of your heart is exactly like his..." It was as if he could hear Del-chan's sound all over again. "You look nothing alike, though!" He snapped, startling the Abnormal Pack at the sudden change of tune. "The kind of sound that I like the most... he told me is the newest and most thrilling sound. A sound for a sound. I ex-13 Crown Amduscias Poro shall award you a "Musical Note." Accept this and be proud of yourselves." He finally smiled, his face taking a gentler expression. "That was a fine sound, you damn brats!"

The crowd went wild, as they erupted into cheers. Sabro taking both IX and Purson on his shoulders, as they paraded to their loving fans. The pack got divided into different smaller groups, as they each were congratulated.

Purson was ambushed by Meimei: "Are you interested in Dande Group?"

Even in his stunned, surprise, he could hear other students exclaim: "He got scouted!", "Awesome!"

Kerori was approached by Kyupa, who congratulated her: "To think I'd see a hell dance here... good job, Kuromu. Congratulations on making it happen."

Crocell blushed pleased by the praise and replied: "Th-Thank you very much, Boss!"

"So do you have any potential recruits?" Kyupa inquired, greedy for more devidols for her company.

Poro watched everything from a distance while leaning against a wall. They got a perfect score: 666. Something he had only awarded two times since he's been in charge of The Music Festival. The first time to Kalego-chan and the second one to that manticore-like demon. Who honestly shinned too much for Amduscias taste.

"The festival is so lively." Sullivan approached his old friend, smiling gently- something that the musician had to get used to. He has never seen the older demon act like this before. The wonders of... parenthood? Does grandparenthood exist? "Isn't he amazing? My grandson."

"I don't know exactly what you did Sully. But don't think for a second I don't know that your boy and Del-chan share more than just their sound." Poro snapped, after casting a silencing barrier around them. "I cannot believe you allow this to happen after everything Del-chan went through. Even after he swore off kids with me." The decision his alpha had taken, still hurt him, even if he understood the reason.

"I know... it did not go as I planned." Sullivan sighed, feeling bad at the tears that gathered in the corner of Poro's eyes. There's nothing worse for an omega than to lose their alpha. "I just wanted to save Iruma-kun and fulfill the prophecy my lord was so obsessed with. It got sidetracked."

"I'll have his back. He might still be green... but he is like the son I could have had with Del-chan..." Amduscias admitted, before snapping "EVEN IF HE DOESN'T LOOK ANYTHING LIKE MY LOVE!"

"He he he." The principal chuckled. "But I knew that you'd like Iruma-kun."

"I really..." The musician started, before pushing against the older demon and yelling: "HATE THAT "KNOW-IT-ALL" ATTITUDE OF YOURS!"

"Oww! Heavy!"

"Huuh!? So rude! I'm as light as a feather!" Poro replied haughtily. "Well... I guess I could maybe go for dinner with him. That being said..."

He walked to the center of the auditorium and picked up the trumpeter and the pianist, before starting to walk away.

"He'll eat Iruma-kun and Purson!" Lied shouted, clinging to his alpha.

"I won't eat them yet," Amduscias told them nonlocally.

"YET!?" The Abnormal Pack exclaimed.

"Come with me you brats!" Poro told/challenged the pack and guided them to the rooftop, the same place he always spent time with Del-chan.

"What's this?" Iruma asked.

"Now it's time fooor~! The award ceremony~!" The musician announced, dramatically. "Pur-chan, lend me your lover." He took the trumpet from the younger demon. "Listen up, you brats! Royal One is my and Del-chan's Love Nest! If you misuse it. I'll rip out your windpipes and turn them into flutes! GOT IT!?" The trumpet began to change form.

This is a salute. Listen closely.

"Th-The water-" Iruma stuttered, in shock.

With Leid finishing the line for him: "Is flowing upwards..."

"A river in the sky...!" Alice gasped.

"So pretty...!" Gaap exclaimed.

"With just one sound..." Soi muttered, shocked beyond words. He still had too much to learn.

"Of course. This is the splendor of my king's sound." Poro informed him haughtily. But his expression then turned gentler and whispered: "You'll find yours soon enough." He ignored Purson's gasp at what he had just revealed and continued speaking to the rest of the pack. "Now. Hold out your hands. In the name of Amduscias Poro, formerly of the 13 Crowns, I grant rank 4 - Daleth to the misfit class!"

"Oooh Ooooooh!" The pack gasped in wonder and veneration.

"Daleth Badges!" Sabro exclaimed.

"We did it! Awesome!" Jazz added.

"Everyone got Daleth?" Shax asked, with giddiness.

"Yep! Daleth! It's Daleth!" Gaap replied, showing off his badge with IX.

"I have a Hé badge!" Crocell and Purson exclaimed, shocked.

"After such a performance did you think I'll just elevate your level once?" Amduscias inquired sarcastically. "You ice princess turned a squabbling group of amateurs into dancers and achieved a Hell Dance, while still keeping your position as the number one idol." Kerori blushed under the attention she got from one of her idols. The musician then turned towards the trumpeter. "And you... you turned your back to the clan that raised you for your ambition. Not to mention, it was a fine trumpet the one you played."

"We did it Iruma-sama!" Alice told his alpha.

Iruma smiled at his omega and started talking: "Yes! Now,"

Before being interrupted by Amduscias: "Giving out just Daleth would be boring. So I left you out. Iruma ❤."

A light shone and suddenly his Hé badge into a Vav.

A moment of stunned silence... before: "Heeeeeeeeee!"

Poro chuckled as he left the rooftop to the squabbling mess he has made of the Abnormal Pack while thinking: You'll need all the help you can get. Soon enough you'll be going to war.

"I believe he has the qualities of a Vav demon, especially since his transition," Kalego spoke, as he was waiting by the bottom of the stairs that lead towards the roof. "But I don't think he is ready yet for the responsibilities that come with it."

"It is not about being ready or not, Kalego-chan." Amduscias smiled. "It is about him needing to be ready for his next challenge. He can not afford to waver. Not now, not with what's to come."

The hound demon didn't reply with words but his grimace was enough of an answer to the sound demon. There's still so much to be done. They just hope that Iruma will be ready for it.