Chapter 8: More than just a pretty face
Nagumo Hajime looks down at his book on gun design as he reads about the different types of shotguns there are and what to make with his design.
It's the next day after Nagumo helps Rias resurrects Issei, that extra pawn came in handy to turn him into a devil, not that Rias knows as far as he's aware.
He left as soon as Issei turned, not like Rias need's help moving Issei weak body, devils are naturally stronger than humans, especially a high level one like Rias.
Although you don't see it or even notice but devil is naturally stronger than the fittest human on earth, unless the human has magic or something.
Nagumo doesn't really care for Issei, a new prawn, is worth more than him, yeah. Nagumo rolls his eyes at that. Obviously, Rias is doing to focus all her attention on Issei, since he is the strongest member in the peerage.
Each piece on the evil pieces is worth a certain number of prawns, queens worth 9 pawns, rooks worth 5, knights and bishops are worth 3. While pawns are worth 1, and Issei took 7, well 8. So that makes him second strongest to Akeno in terms of worth.
Well good, while Rias spoils Issei, she leaves him alone to get stronger and build better weapons, he is not taking any chances with Fallen angels still in Rias territory and he is not going to rely on her so called 'leadership'.
Right now, he is looking into designing a shotgun, a shotgun can take the place of a rack of assorted rifles as long as you're shooting at shorter distances and is relatively easy to use and requires little skill to be an effective shot.
Nagumo looks to create a shotgun that matches the Benelli M2 Tactical and Mossberg 500 Series, both good guns in the market and easy to use. The right modification giving it railgun tech and a little magic will make killing anything a breeze.
Although maybe he should make an automatic shotgun, no pump and more firing rate.
"Interesting subjects Nagumo" Nagumo turns to see Aika Kiryuu, a third-year student looking at his gun diagrams and books on guns.
"You're not doing a school shooting are you?" Aika asked with a like shine on her glasses as she looked over Nagumo.
"My school life isn't that bad, Aika" Nagumo said, looking over the design as Aika sits next to him.
"Are you sure? Cause I saw that video of two pure innocent teen falling in love but in the end a kid with an assault rifle came in a shoot up the place, it a hidden message cause you more focus on the teenage love life then in the background of the guy researching guns" Aika said, recalling a of teenage romancing with a teenager in the background shooting up the place.
"don't worry when I shoot up the place, just duck under the ground and I won't shoot you" Nagumo said to her, pointing a finger at her, thumb up and aiming at her, pretending he was holding a gun.
"Bam" Nagumo closed his thumb down, as Aika held her chest.
"Ohhhh nooooo, I've been shot, blood, blood and death" Aika pretends to hold her in pain as she sways back and forth before lying on Nagumo's lap, pretending to be dead, Nagumo signs at her drama.
"Are you sure you're not in the drama club?" Nagumo asked her, and she opened one eye looking at him.
"I don't think we have one at this school" Aika said, laying her head on his lap as he signed.
"What do you want Aika?" Nagumo asked, not sure why Aika was bothering him of all people.
"Just wanted an excuse to sit on your lap, get a feel for your size that's all" Aika gives Nagumo a smirk, quickly pushing Aika head off his lap as she sits up.
Aika is the most perverted girl in the school, actually a more well-known pervert in the school, sharing the same nickname as Motohama, both known as the "Perverted Glasses", because both are perverts and wear glasses.
Real original that one, anyway both perverts have a size scouter, Motohama measures boobs while Aika measures dicks.
"Well, you got a feel, now go bother someone else" Nagumo said looking over his notes as Aika picks a page as well.
"Nice shot gun design" Aika said, looking over at the design guns he drew up.
"Thank you" Nagumo said, not looking up, focusing on the paper on the grip of this shotgun.
"However, it would be better if you used the Magpul SGA Stock, they work for both Mossberg and Remington pump shotguns. The traditional stock is common for most guns, the only issues are they are a little long for use on a dedicated defensive shotgun, and they're rarely adjustable. While the Pistol grip has better leverage grip compared to the traditional one, but it depends on the gun itself, if it doesn't fit the gun it can make it hard to access the safety switch and the slide release. The SGA stock is a sort of hybrid of the traditional stock and a pistol grip stock. It is adjustable and can make it fit your hands, while you have to dismantle to adjust it but it will work for you" Aika explains, looking at the design of the shotgun as Nagumo looks at her in surprise.
Nagumo stares at her, this is the pervert girl that stares at dicks, how the hell does she know guns?
"How the hell do you….?" Nagumo asks her, and she turns to look at him.
"What..? I have hobbies besides porn, I like gaming too." Aika said with a shrug.
"I love shooting games and knowing about the types of guns" Aika explains reading over another page.
Nagumo can't help but stare at her.
"You should stick to a pump action shotgun over semi-auto. Besides the price between the pump and semi-auto, the pump has more reliability and less maintenance. Pump-actions work with nearly any ammo. With some models that even include short 1.75-inch shells, they require very little cleaning, and they can easily operate while being absolutely filthy and full of dirt, carbon, and more. As long as the pump can move, the gun can cycle." Aika explains the perks of pump action shotgun.
"Semi-auto shotguns are like any other semi-auto weapon and can jam, which is known as a failure to cycle. Semi-auto shotguns tend to be ammo specific compared to pump action, Semi-auto guns also need to be cleaned and oiled to ensure proper operation. They tend to require more care when it comes to service and maintenance. In short, it's good to keep all your guns clean and lube you know" Aika shakes her eyebrows at Nagumo, getting a dumbfounded look from Nagumo.
"Another thing is how easy the gun is to use; Semi-automatic guns only require you to pull the trigger between shots while a pump-action requires a bit more manipulation than that. " Aika said,
"Semi-autos are often easier to handle under stress due to their design, all you need to do is hold and pull the trigger, the semi-auto nature eliminates you short stroking and even allows you to use one arm to ready a girl up" Aika winks at him, as she pick the drawing up.
"Using a pump with one arm is possible, but you're going to need a hand with that. But really semi-auto guns need to be shouldered to function correctly. If you do it wrong your gun won't work properly. It takes practice, with training and knowing how to hold your gun with both hands" Aika explains, winking at him.
"If you are under stress, it would be difficult to shoot your gun if you haven't put the time in to train. However a pump-action kind of girl doesn't care how you hold her, you just have to pump and pump and pump" Aika moves her hands on the paper.
Nagumo's mind has gone blank, not only on her knowledge of guns but the innuendo with it; she has a dirty mind indeed.
"Like I said, pumping needs a level of experience, short stroking your gun wouldn't help" Aika said showing the shotgun drawing.
"Recoil is another one, pump-actions make you take the brunt of the recoil, and it can slam rearward at you, the impact into you" Aika said to him.
"Semi-auto shotguns absorb some of that recoil through their actions and reduce it significantly, the reduced recoil load in a 12-gauge semi-auto shotgun for example feels more akin to a semi-auto rifle than a shotgun" Aika explains to him,
"If you can't take the recoil, then a semi-auto is your game then" Aika said,
"Besides the basic operation, the choice between a semi-auto shotgun and a pump-action really comes down to price, recoil, ease of use and maintenance." Aika counts with her fingers,
"Personally, a semi-auto is good for action, faster shots and good amount of damage, also can use it one handed if you can, not to mention reduced recoil is pretty nice" Aika personally said.
"That's not to say I don't shoot and love pumping guns, I am very good at pumping guns" Aika said to him, finishing the benefits on shotgun, Aika smiles at Nagumo with a look of shock.
"You're not the kind of girl I was expecting" Nagumo can't help but say.
"I love surprising people," Aika said sitting next to him.
"Want to see some other designs, some basics on video games I played too" Nagumo asked, wanting to see her opinion on the ideas she has.
"I would love to, then we can play some other games as well" Aika said looking at the other picture as Nagumo smiles.
Weather is playing video game or having sex Nagumo is down for it, it good to have another friend.
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Nagumo smiles as he makes his way home with his new notes, Aika knows more about guns then he ever knew, she even gives him a few ideas for new weapons and other stuff that will be useful. Nagumo even got her phone number and email, hoping she and him can do some gaming later.
She has quite a section of games she plays and she would love for him to play with her.
Nagumo not sure if she meant gaming or to sex, she very into her innuendos.
Still it's good, now he has someone to talk to all his devil shit.
Should he tell her about being a devil, maybe give her that devil leaflet.
No, Nagumo shakes his head,
What is he thinking? While he's aware of her and everything they rarely talk but it doesn't matter.
He hasn't been honest with Shizuka about the devil crap; he really needs to talk to someone about this. Maybe start an online form or something, people talk about anything on the internet.
Looking over he sees a cafe dinner across the street, feeling a little hungry, Nagumo walks in the door.
Ring Ring
Entering the place to take a seat on the table, as a pretty waitress came over.
"Hello, welcome to Hell's Dinner, what can I start you off with?" a pretty waitress asked, as Nagumo looked over the menu.
"Just a coke for now," Nagumo said, the waitress nodding before getting his drink as he looked over the menu.
"Hmhmhm Hell's dinner, ironic" Nagumo chuckles to himself, looking over the options, maybe he should have eggs and bacon, he never had eggs and bacon for breakfast so why not for dinner.
Then Nagumo stops, feeling a familiar holy energy coming through the doors.
Ring Ring
A tall and buxom woman with brown eyes and long, navy blue hair that obscured her right eye, Her attire consisted of a maroon, trench coat-like top with a wide collar, a matching miniskirt, and black heeled shoes. The trenchcoat top was open at her chest, giving view to her breasts and cleavage. She also wore a gold necklace around her neck. She appears to wear a white shirt underneath her top, but it can only be seen from the bottom, she takes a seat on another table, and the waitress walks to her.
"Hey Kalawarna, coffee again?" the waitress asked her, as she nodded.
"Yes, thank you Middy" Now named Kalawarna said, as she signed.
"Long day at work?" Middy the waitress asked, getting her the coffee.
"You have no idea, one chump I work with is lost while the other said she finished her work but when I check the work, it isn't finished" Kalawarna said, as she takes a sip of the coffee the waitress gives.
"That rough, always hate doing the other people's work" Middy said as Kalawarna signed in agreement.
"Tell you what, I just made some cake, my treat" Middy said with a smile as Kalawarna smiles back.
"That would be great, thank you" Kalawarna smiles as Middy nods, going into the kitchen to get the cake.
Kalawarna drops her smile as she takes another sip of her coffee.
"Late night" Nagumo called out, her table right next to his, he hasn't seen the fallen angel doing anything yet, he already knows Dohnaseek has friends working on looking for sacred gears users, by Azazel but told to kill the users by Kokabiel.
Kalawarna looks over at the teenager with a raised eye, but rolls her eyes, another hormonal teenager.
"Busy day boy" Kalawarna said, not in the mood for another mortal trying to get her attention, taking another sip.
"Yeah I'm sure hunting for sacred gear users is very hard work" Nagumo said, Kalawarna stops drinking.
Looking over to see the kid right in front of her, as she narrows her eyes at him, knowing who is in front of her.
"Devil" Kalawarna stated.
"Fallen angel" Nagumo said as well, the waitress came back with the coke and cake.
"Here you go Kala, on the house, oh" Middy stops to see the teenager sitting on the same table as Kala.
"Yeah I'll order the eggs and bacon with toast please" Nagumo hands her the menu after she puts the drink and cake down on the table.
"Ok….Kala" Middy asked, Kalawarna looks at Nagumo then to Middy.
"Just my usual" Kalawarna said, narrowing her eyes at Nagumo who does the same.
"Are you ok?" Middy asked her, but Kalawarna waves her off.
"I'm fine, just another kid thinking he can get me" Kalawarna smiles at her, seeing that Middy chuckled.
"ooooh, Ok, good luck" Middy encourages Nagumo, seeing just a teenager trying to get with a sexy woman, virgins she thinks, she wishes boys came to her too.
"Surprised you didn't kill her" Nagumo said, as he saw her gather holy magic in her hand, he pulled out his gun.
Click
Kalawarna stops making her spear as she sees the gun to her head.
"Now I know your holy magic can kill me, but I think a bullet to the head can kill you too" Nagumo stated, holding the gun at her as she looks to the side to see if Middy is watching.
"She can't see us, or at least your spear and my gun," Nagumo said to ease her as she narrowed her eyes at him.
"What do you want?" Kalawarna demands, not liking this but Nagumo shrugs.
"Just want to get dinner, then I saw you, a beautiful angel that fell from heaven here, couldn't help myself" Nagumo said, as Kalawarna narrowed her eyes.
"Smooth, haven't heard that one before, can't help but lust for my body?" Kalawarna sarcastically at the devil.
"Don't flatter yourself, your attractive I'll give you that, but I want to know what a fallen angel like you is doing in a place like this" Nagumo asked her, why he finds her pretty isn't going to let that distract him, he not Issei.
"Even fallen get hungry, not that you would care" Kalawarna said,
"Not really, just got reincarnated, and all that bullshit" Nagumo said, getting a look for Kalawarna.
"Well lucky you, getting a fallen, I'm sure your master would reward you greatly slave" Kalawarna said, a reincarnated devil would do anything for their master's pleasure.
"That fact that you are in Gremory territory despite the cold war going on, says much about what you are doing for your own master," Nagumo said, pointing at what she is doing for her leaders.
"Unlike your master, Azazel-sama is a better leader," Kalawarna said, loyal to her leader and willing to die for him.
"No doubt, going into devil territory and keeping an eye out for their sacred gear users" Nagumo figures out from learning from Dohnaseek.
"How do you know that?" Kalawarna said, before looking at him.
"You killed Dohnaseek?" Kalawarna asked, not seeing the Gremory killing him but a reincarnated devil.
"He was throwing a spear at me, so I think it fair" Nagumo, not denying that, Kalawarna narrows her eyes at him.
"He also told me you got new orders from Kokabiel, didn't think you betray Azazel '' Nagumo points out, that got a rise from Kalawarna.
"I would never betray Azazel-sama" Kalawarna growls at him, how dare he call her a traitor to Azazel.
"Then why are you following orders from Kokabiel, A guy with a boner for war, against your leader's Azazel wishes" Nagumo asked her, he learned Kokabiel is a horn dog for war, against Azazel wish for peace.
That stops Kalawarna as she thinks.
"Kokobiel said Azazel changed his orders," Kalawarna said with uncertainty, as Nagumo put the gun down on the table.
"Can you say for certain that Azazel changed his mind on killing sacred gear users compare to Kokobiel following Azazel orders?" Nagumo asked her, is she certain a sacred gear loving Azazel changed his mind or Kokabiel a warmonger following peace loving Azazel orders.
Kalawarna stops and thinks, she's aware of Kokabiel's reputation of wanting to continue the war, despite most of Grigori against it, why would Kokobiel follow Azazel orders now.
"You should call the right people about this, seeing as this is above both our pay grade, do the fallen get paid actually?" Nagumo said, hoping she looks into it.
Do Fallen get payment or something, before anyone says anything Middy came back with their plates of food.
"Here's you Egg and Bacon and here you usual Kala, Anything else?" Middy asked them, but Nagumo shook his head.
"We're good thanks, I'll pay for both our meals" Nagumo said handing her the money for both meals, Middy smiles.
"Thank you, lucky you Kala, having young men pay for your meal" Middy said, taking the money to leave.
But Kalawarna doesn't respond as she stares at her meal, before looking at him.
"Why are you telling me this?" Kalawarna asked this reincarnated devil, why tell her this, what does he gain from it.
"I have a talent for seeing through bullshit, though I could put it to good use by pointing out problems here and there that might screw people over," Nagmuo said, digging into the meal.
"Honestly it's up to you what to do, we can fight and try to kill each other, or we can enjoy the meal and be on our way and pretend we didn't see one another" Nagumo said, eating the bacon.
"Personally, I would rather fight on a full stomach, would you?" Nagumo said, digging into the meal, as Kalawarna stared at him in astonishment.
Before eating her own meal.
Both finish their meals as they walk out of the dinner.
"So, are we going to kill each other? Nagumo asks her, but she shakes her head.
"No, I think I need to speak to the higher ups about this, you pointed out things that need to be clarified" Kalawarna said with Nagumo nodding before walking away.
"Wait, what's your name?" Kalawarna asked him, wanting to know who this devil was.
"Name Nagumo Hajime, let do this again some other time Kalawarna" Nagmuo said with a wave as Kalawarna stares at him walking away, before shaking her head with a blush as she fly off with her black feather wings.
Nagumo watches her leave as he signs in relief.
"Luckily I didn't need to kill her," Nagumo said, holding one of these Freischütz under his jacket just in case she got trigger happy.
While he is civil with the fallen and willing to help out if they were screwed over, he's not getting killed for it if he can't help it.