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Chapter 2

"Alright Zan-chan! Commercial is ago~!" Serafall's voice echoed throughout her office.

Zante looked at her with a slightly exasperated expression, as he viewed the video of the commercial she was talking about.

"Its…a bit over the top, isn't it?"

"Not at all~" Serafall promised. "Its good, you have the nice acting chops Zan-chan! The world will see your cute face, and your adorableness! Then, you'll be seen as a cute guy, looking for a bunch of cute and strong people to join the group! Though I wish that we could echo it out throughout the world, for now we'll just have to go with some regions~"

Zante slowly nods his head, looking over her desk.

As he did, he noticed a curious looking statue, that looked similar to a Dragon.

"Nice statue~ Specially made?"

Serafall looks, then shakes her head. "Recently found."

"Found?"

Serafall nods, explaining sweetly. "Yup, during the old war back in the day, we all fought the faction opposing ours, and many things got lost Zan-chan. That is a relic of Leviathan, if I remember right, it belongs to that girl…ugh, I can never say her name right…erm, I think its Tsufaame, yeah I think that's it~"

"Tsu…faame huh…"

Serafall nods. "Yeah, Ajuka-chan took her to town and laid her out~"

Zante looked amused. "Took her to town? Laid her out? You've been watching those TV dramas of the human world again, haven't you?"

"Yup~ I love it, the drama, the romance~ The excitement you get when you see the next episode! I'm hooked~!"

Zante gave a small snicker. "Sounds great~"

Serafall pulled her tongue out, while Zante took the relic, and observed it.

When he did, he heard what sounded like a voice…

No, it wasn't just a voice, it sounded like a song from a very beautiful voice.

"In an endless dream~ In an endless sea~ You and me~"

Zante blinks, and looks around.

He saw only himself, and Serafall in the room.

He didn't feel any auras around him either.

"Serafall-sama, can you hear that?"

"Hear what?" Serafall replied, confused.

When Zante placed down the relic, the music stopped.

He blinked a few times, then folds his arms. "Does this thing have any powers?"

"Erm, only that it resonates with Leviathan clan members and glows the colour of the ocean~ It isn't like a super weapon. Got it checked out~ I thought it looked cute, so I put it in my office. Do you like it Zan-chan? You can have it if you like~"

"Ooh, if its yours, I wouldn't want to…"

Serafall shakes her head, and winks. "Go ahead, I've got some more stuff to shift through anyway~ Might make the office look super amazing!"

"Like your picture with Gabriel-sama~" Zante teased.

Serafall's face took a notable turn, and she shuddered. "Did you see that she sent a picture of us together? I don't even know how she got that! I don't remember us hugging. Maybe she used a body double or something?"

"Why would she use a body double?"

"I dunno~ But it is Gabriel, so I can't put anything past her~" Serafall winked.

Zante smiles, as his eyes were drawn back to the relic of Leviathan, and then his gaze shifts to Serafall. "Can I borrow it? I wouldn't want to take it, I just…I dunno, it was weird when I heard that voice, I'd like to study it~"

"You can have it Zan-chan, consider it a gift for being so precious and putting up with that Lord Bael-chan~"

"W-Well if you're sure, thank you. Can I give you anything in return?"

"Hmmm, maybe a cuddle~?" Serafall grins.

Zante smirks, and moves closer, his arms wrapping around Serafall.

Serafall in turn hugs Zante back, placing his head against her chest, petting the back of said head.

During her time with Azazel, a young girl with light silver hair, a cute if not usually stoic face had begun to master the abilities she had inside of her. The demonic power she possessed, the Sacred Gear that she wielded. But the opponents that she faced, weren't to her calibre.

She felt saddened that she hadn't found someone her age to spar against, it was a shame for her.

The girl, called Vali, cracked her knuckles, and twitched her neck side to side, as she downs another opponent for her.

Azazel showed a gleaming smile, as he sung "Ooh wow, so the Bael boy is looking for peerage members. How bold to put out an add."

Vali paused her training.

Azazel noticed Vali looking towards him, so he showed a smile. "What're you doing Vali? Oh, you've beaten your opponent, well done."

"Azazel, what are you doing?" Vali asked, striding over, noticing him with his eyes glued to a nearby screen.

"Just keeping up with the Devils TV, you know even if we're enemies, they do have some good shows. I just finished watching the latest season of Serafall Leviathan's show, it seems that she's going to be getting a love interest in the new Magical boy Zan-chan~"

Vali stared at him incredulous. "…So you watch soap operas?"

"It isn't a soap opera." Azazel corrected. "Its more of a supernatural drama with comedy, and romance~ Well, the romance had been lacking in previous seasons, but it seems that the new cast member of Serafall's show is going to be a future love interest. My, and its that Bael boy, he's a busy boy, isn't he?"

"Bael, boy?" Vali wonders.

Azazel smirks, and shows the screen to Vali.

It was that of a TV commercial where there was a number, and an email address, along with the words 'Apply for Zante Bael's peerage today!' written at the top of the screen, with Zante himself in the middle of the screen, giving a thumbs up, Vali thought he looked uncomfortable despite smiling.

"Yes, the Bael boy. My, he's an interesting case, I saw him once in real life. It was an intriguing time. Aah, though Serafall did threaten to freeze me if I tried anything with her Zan-chan, so I guess its not much of a meeting~"

"Advertising that he wants people to come to him, yet he looks uncomfortable." Vali mused.

"It was Serafall's doing." Vali wondered how he knew that, and as if reading her mind, he showed her the end of the commercial where it had Serafall's logo on it. "See? Its made by her, and her team. I can see her having a hand in making the commercial. Aah, he was funny, like asking the girls to dance in the heat of battle~"

Vali looked over the images of Zante appearing, folding her arms. "How is his strength?"

Azazel laughed. "Well, I only saw him once, but I'm sorry, you'll not find out."

Vali's face dipped. "Why's that?"

"You are a Lucifer, he's a Bael, I'd doubt it would be the best to go and meet him. His family can be pretty shady."

"My family is also pretty shady." Vali expressed. "Doesn't make me shady."

Azazel hummed. "That is true, I wasn't implying he was shady. I'm just saying, it could be troublesome if you went and got involved with him."

"You didn't answer if he was strong." Vali noted.

Azazel sighed. "Certainly talented, strong, and skilled, his power can erase many things. Quite popular with the ladies if I recall. Though, some it seems only go to him to try and get in good with the Bael family, many would do whatever it took to be apart of that family."

"I see, so that's how it is." Vali held a gleam in her eye that wasn't unlike that of Azazel when he was discovering new and interesting things.

Azazel noticed it, and released a breath. "It wouldn't be good if you did go towards him, you know?"

"Because he's a Bael?"

"Because you're a Lucifer." Azazel corrected her.

Vali wore a complex face. "Even then, it seems that this Devil could be a good challenge. Those opponents I've faced until now, haven't been able to meet the standards I thought they would. If I am to grow stronger, I'd need to be able to fight someone consistently with good strength."

"Have Kokabiel then."

Vali shook her head. "No, I don't like him."

Azazel snorted, as the room door opened.

Coming inside, was Mittelt, a small Fallen Angel who was being followed by Raynare.

"Azazel-sama!" Raynare cried, and moved to Azazel, Vali rolled her eyes. "I have alarming news."

"Raynare? What's wrong?" Azazel asks in concern.

"Well, I was doing what you asked me to do, when Mittelt blew our cover!"

Mittelt gasped. "Me?! You're the one that threatened to hurt them!"

Raynare shot judgmental eyes over to Mittelt. "Yes, you, you little…ooh, she caused the entire operation to nearly be damaged! But, I saved it Azazel-sama, and I have managed to add exactly two new recruits to the Grigori!"

"Well done Raynare, I'm pleased."

Raynare grins cheerfully, when Mittelt speaks up. "Erm, no…I was the one who…"

"Begone you liar!" Raynare snarls at Mittelt while Azazel blinked rapidly, but then shows a seductive smile towards the curious Azazel. "Now Azazel-sama, can I ask for a reward~?"

Mittelt coughed wildly, Azazel curiously looks at her as she fumbles with her lower lip, as Vali rolled her eyes, and walked off, thoughts of Zante entered her mind, and wondered if he was truly the strongest youth Devil.

She wished to see for herself, and she thought this event could be a good way to do that.

Meanwhile, within the Underworld, in Bael's castle, Zante yawned as he listened to his fathers lessons about various things, including that of the clan and what they'd do for the Underworld, and the Great Kings Faction.

He found it tedious as he had heard it many times, and thankfully, it was about to be interrupted when Ravel came into the room.

Lord Bael looked towards her, and breathes through his nose. "Yes, can we help you?"

"S-Sorry to interrupt, but Zante-sama, there's been a few more applications for your peerage. Some look very promising."

Lord Bael stroked his chin in intrigue. "Is that so? Then I'll-"

"Be going." Zante finished off, standing up, knowing his father was trying to interfere so he did his best to make sure that he didn't do that. "Thanks Ravel-chan, lets see what's going on~"

Lord Bael watched with narrowing eyebrows, as Zante vanished with Ravel.

When out of the room, Zante winked at Ravel, who gave a small flush of her cheeks. "Thanks for the save Ravel-chan, Maou that was boring."

Ravel giggled a little, as they walked down the corridor together. "I'm glad I could save you from boredom. I was a little late, getting the documents together in case your father was to say anything about it."

Zante waved his hand. "That's alright. So, do I have more candidates?"

"Ever since that commercial on TV, it seems the phones are ringing near none stop."

Zante rubs his chin. "Guess Serafall-sama was right in doing that commercial. Though, I feel a little embarrassed, I'm so glad I could convince her not to use the magical boy outfit. She was dead set on it, I had to promise like, twenty cuddles before she agreed that I'd just wear a normal outfit~"

Ravel shuddered. "That does sound troublesome."

"Yeah…but, it seems to be working out. If we've got some interesting candidates, I can't wait to see who's going to be coming~" Zante showed his excited smile, and claps his hands together. "Ooh, knowing my luck, I'm gonna draw in the crazies~"

"Lets hope not Zante-sama." Zante snickered as Ravel runs her fingers through her curls. "Also, Zante-sama, I'd like to ask, on the day of the auditions, may I also attend?"

Zante pauses, and looks into the young girls eyes.

He saw Ravel's eyes fluttering, Zante reveals his soft smile for her. "Ravel-chan-"

"I, I should list my qualities! Yes, I would be able to help you deduce those that would be best for the group. Since you are the heir to the clan of Bael, your peerage will also have to be respectable, and strong…"

"Yes, that's right Ravel-chan. So I'd like if you-"

"A-Also!" Ravel interrupted. "For your Queen, really it might be the most important piece, and one that should be able to bring out the most chemistry between you and your Queen. I even heard Sairaorg-sama is beginning to audition for his group."

Zante nods in agreement. "He is, that's why…"

"Lastly! I think that I would be able to help you…"

Zante placed his hand on her shoulder, cutting her off, and gave her a bright smile. "I'd be happy for you to be right next to me, Ravel-chan. You'd never have to convince me of anything like that."

Ravel nods strongly, her smile protruding from her face. "I'll be sure to prepare!"

"Great, then we'll do our best~" Zante did the peace sign, relieving the young girls heart.

They then walked off together, to enjoy a little relaxing time between them.

A small time later, Zante was in his room, and stared at the Leviathan statue that he had acquired from Serafall, and pondered about it.

"Only reacts to Leviathan's…but there are none in the Underworld, right? Serafall-sama isn't an official one, only by title…huh, yet each time I pick it up, I clearly hear some girl singing. Yet, when Serafall picked it up, she didn't hear a thing…how strange. I've had it examined, and there's nothing wrong with it…"

As he thought about it, he picked it up.

When he did, like before, he could hear a voice ringing in his ears as loud as if someone was speaking right beside him.

He also had himself examined to make sure he wasn't receiving some kind of attack.

But, he was perfectly in normal health, so it was very odd to him.

As he thought about it, his eyes noticed out of the corner of his eye, the colour purple.

When he looked, he saw moving beyond the open doorway was long hair swaying in the wind.

"Hello?" Zante called.

But didn't get an answer.

Zante stood up, and went to the doorway.

He looked down the corridor, and saw the same flash of purple hair moving, going behind a wall at the end of the long hallway, so Zante walked after them, wondering who it was, and why he couldn't sense anything.

He made it to the hallway and saw out of the corner of his eye, purple once more.

So he turned and saw that the purple haired individual went into his brother Magdaran's room.

"What the..." So Zante walked towards it, and knocked on the door.

When the door flew open, he saw an exasperated Magdaran looking at him with half lidded eyes. "Wha-What do you want?"

Zante could hear the antagonizing edge to his voice. "Someone with purple hair just came in here, right?"

Magdaran scowled, and opened his door fully. "No. Come and check if you don't believe me."

Zante did just that, and saw that he was simply alone. He saw a bunch of roses on the table, he liked the sight of them.

Confusion wrote itself across Zante's face, folding his arms as he went towards the window, peering out of it.

He could only see the open fields around the castle.

This was certainly strange, Zante thought. "Huh, that's odd…"

"If you're done, can you leave now? Unlike you, I've got stuff to do to earn fathers approval."

Zante turned back to Magdaran, and shook his head, seeing a mixture of anger, and sadness in his brothers eyes. "I don't have fathers approval, Magdaran."

"Funny, because he made you heir over me."

"Magdaran, stop listening to father whispering in your ear. He isn't doing you any good, you used to be sweeter than this."

Magdaran scowled. "I'm a Bael, and I'm, I'm not even being considered for the heir of the clan. Even Sairaorg is trying to become heir. The rightful heir should be me, I should have fathers favour."

Zante felt for his brother, he could see his fathers warped ways had affected Magdaran more than Zante or Sairaorg.

Zante let out a breath. "Magdaran, I heard you've taken an even deeper interest in botany, and you've even discovered some rare species of plants."

"S-So?" Magdaran got defensive.

Zante showed a sweet smile, edging to the door. "I'd love to see what achievements you've made in that field. I hear that you've also been cultivating the purple flowers that Bael have become attached too. I'd also love to see your garden sometime."

Magdaran felt his heart quicken a little at his words.

He was taken aback by what Zante said.

But then Lord Bael's face crept into Magdaran's mind, his words echoing in his head, and it made him adopt a scowl. "Sorry, I'm sure you've got your duties to do. You'd not waste time in botany anyway. And d-don't think you're going to be heir forever, I'll b-become stronger and defeat you! Then I'll, I'll have fathers love."

Zante inhaled and then simply walked out of the door.

Magdaran watched as Zante turned towards him, and gave him a soft smile. "You're wrong."

"A-About what?" Magdaran wondered.

"You'll never have fathers love."

Magdaran stiffened. "W-Why say that? You're hogging it to yourself?"

"No, what I'm saying is, father doesn't have love for his children. I'm no different, I receive nothing of the sort. By the way, those roses on the table are beautiful, you've improved greatly in your botany. Keep it up, Magadaran."

With that encouragement for his brother despite how harsh Magdaran had been, Zante walked away.

Magdaran's face dropped, deep regret in his eyes, receiving praise from his brother, and never his father...

The next day, Zante went to go and see his elder brother Sairaorg for some advice, while watching him train his body just outside of Bael territory.

"Huh, that is strange. You say you saw someone with purple hair?"

"Yeah, I only really saw the long purple hair. They went into Magdaran's room, but Magdaran said he hadn't seen anyone of the sort."

Sairaorg purses his lips. "Anyone else see them?"

"Not that I know of. I don't think they were an enemy though, its very strange. Almost like a ghost. I searched the grounds and asked the guards, and nothing."

Sairaorg could see why that would be strange. "And that relic, does it have anything to do with that?"

"Dunno. Maybe. I keep hearing singing coming from it."

Sairaorg raised an amused eyebrow. "Perhaps that craziness has finally set in? It sounds like it~"

Zante pulled out his tongue in a playful manner. "Me~? Crazy~?"

"Anything's possible." Sairaorg said it in a manner that sounded a good deal playful.

Zante snickered. "Spending time with father does that." Sairaorg laughed a little. "Anyway, hows your Mom Sairaorg? Any change?"

Sairaorg shook his head. "No, there's been no change."

Zante develops a sad smile. "I'm sorry about that. She's being treated well, I'm sure one day she'll wake up."

"Yes, I believe she will in time. Until then, I'll keep training. Speaking of, have you been training today?"

"About an hour ago, got in a good few rounds. Also, I think you should become aware, Rias-chan said she doesn't like camels anymore. Actually, I think she's developed a fear of them, and is worried if Runeas-sama stops by, since she has them all ride camels."

Sairaorg raised an eyebrow. "Is this about being kicked by one?"

Zante nods slowly, grimacing a little. "Yeah, it didn't turn out pretty. Though, gotta say, she's pretty durable to shake off a kick to the face from a camel from the Underworld~"

Sairaorg chuckled lightly. "It was bound to happen, they have been giving her the wary eye lately."

"Ravel-chan said the same thing~" Zante sang out. "So, what's this I've been hearing about you and a certain new potential Queen?"

Sairaorg tilts his head at his younger brothers playful voice. "So you've been keeping tabs on me, have you?"

Zante smiled softly. "Might have done~"

Sairaorg shows an eager smirk. "Kuisha is certainly a very skilled young woman. I think she's going to be an outstanding Queen if I turn her, which seems more possible with each day. Maybe you'll find yours tomorrow at your auditions?"

"Keeping tabs on me, big brother?" Zante lightly chuckled.

Sairaorg exchanged smiles with him. "Might have done."

Zante continued to chuckle, and stretched his arm. "By the way, you know that white aura I saw on you the time we fought?" Sairaorg nods. "I did some research, and I can't confirm it without seeing it again, but I do believe that it was Touki you were using."

"Touki…?" Sairaorg seemed lost.

Zante explained. "Yes, Senjutsu users are said to tap into their ki, and use Touki to increase their physical abilities, such as strength, speed and defence by wrapping themself in a layer of ki. But, it seems you managed to do so thanks to the training you've been doing. Seems like your hard work is helping you attain a new power~"

Sairaorg whistled. "My, I didn't know it'd be anything like that! So this Touki, increases such physical aspects? That would be quite useful going forward!"

"Yeah, it'd be great for your fighting style~ When you learn even more about it, you'll grow even stronger. But, don't think I'm just sleeping around either. I've been working on some new techniques to demonstrate towards you~"

Sairaorg showed a strong willed smile. "I can't wait to see what hard work you've been doing, Zante."

Zante shows a soft smile, and speaks with his brother for a short time.

Simply enjoying the time he had with his brother, and glad that despite their circumstances, they were able to be as close as they were.

On the day of the auditions, Zante and Ravel sat together behind a desk. They were going through many candidates. Ravel was writing down a few people that would be good for call backs, she said that it would be best to see a few different sides of the candidates, so it would take a few sessions to fully know them, he didn't argue since he thought it was a good idea.

"Okay, then please send the next one in~ Lets see, her name is…aah, Corizana Shira-san~" Ravel said with a soft voice.

"Cori…zana?" Zante wondered.

Ravel nods. "That's the name written down...know it?"

"Sounds familiar..." Zante nods slowly, shrugging and waited for the young woman to come inside.

Then, walking inside, was a young woman who wore a low cut dress and had long pink hair with fluttering yellow eyes, who begins to run her hand across her breast. Her lips purse, her eyes sensually on Zante's own.

"My names Corizana, and you're Bael-sama, correct?" Zante nods. "My, you are a treat~ So sweet, and cute~ Ooh, look at those cheekbones, you are a delight~"

Ravel seethed almost instantly, while Zante tilts his head side to side.

Zante blinks, as she alluringly runs her hand up and down her right breast, her other hand slowly moving her skirt up.

She was being seductive, Ravel didn't look pleased in the slightest.

Zante could feel an aura radiating from Ravel, as the young woman Corizana spoke up.

"Bael-sama, I'd love to be apart of your peerage-"

"No thank you, next." Ravel said dismissively.

Zante gave amused eyes, leaning closer. "What's up Ravel-chan?"

"S-She's too bad Zante-sama. S-So, do you remember?"

"Yeah, pretty sure she applied to be in Diodora's peerage, he bragged about some beautiful woman named Corizana. Guess he didn't accept her."

Zante chuckled slightly, as the young woman pouts, and walks out the room.

Zante looks to Ravel, who takes in a deep breath. "Okay, lets see…next is…huh? Serafall-sama?"

"That's meeeeee~!" Serafall rocketed into the room, her eyes gleaming brightly.

Zante looked on, as he saw Serafall spinning her staff around with an elegant face.

"Magical girl Levia-tan, could you have come to join forces with me~?" Zante played along.

Serafall ate it up, she simply loved it so very much. "Yup! Fighting evil by the moonlight! Winning love by the daylight~!"

Zante shows an amused face, while Ravel looked genuinely perplexed. "Ooh…yeah, I know where she got that from."

Ravel gave semi amused eyes, while Serafall swayed side to side. "So Zan-chan, have any good competitors for the peerage? I know, I could join, because, I am ice magic girl~ I even freeze the hearts of the enemies so they don't do bad things to Zan-chan! Now I must journey and beat the bad guys!"

Ravel didn't know what to think about it.

Zante however thought it was pretty intriguing.

Serafall then did a heart pose with her fingers, and ran out of the room.

Ravel ran a hand through her hair, confusion on her face. "What…just happened?"

Zante chuckled awkwardly. "I'm not sure, but I liked it either way. She's got potential. If nothing else, we'll never be bored~"

Ravel slowly nods with her lips curling upwards into a small smile, and reads from her list. "O-Okay, so…next is…"

They went through a good few, he loved to see how Ravel handled them, the more…playful ones.

Though Zante did see a few people that he thought would be interesting to witness.

Then he felt a presence that walked inside of the building.

Strong, but trying to hide it.

It intrigued him.

Soon enough, Ravel brought out her notepad, checking the name.

"Okay, the next one is…aah, yes, please come inside…Vali-san. No last name."

Then comes in a young girl with silver hair.

Immediately, Zante could feel a wave of power wash over him from her. It was clear and evident that she was strong, above pretty much every other person who had applied. He could feel that she also was giving off an aura that told him she was ready to battle.

Ravel saw that Vali glanced at her, then turned her eyes to Zante. "You're, Zante Bael?"

"That's me~ This is Ravel-chan, my lovely partner~"

Ravel placed a hand over her chest cutely. "Yes, I am Zante-sama's partner~ You are, Vali-san?"

Vali blinks and then nods, as Zante chuckles. "Okay, so you're Vali-san…any clan you're attached too?"

Vali paused for a moment, then lies, shaking her head. "No, I'm just a Devil."

Zante didn't believe it, he could see the moments hesitation.

He didn't know why she'd lie, but it didn't seem malicious to him either, so he adopted a small smile. "I see, so tell me about yourself."

"What do you want to know exactly?" Vali wonders.

"You know, like hopes, dreams, goals, desires, things like that. Nothing super personal if you're not wanting to share that right away." Zante replied in a respectful manner. "Since you came here, I assume you wish to join my peerage?"

Vali furrowed her eyebrows, then nods. "Yes."

"Great, then…"

"Before we continue." Vali said seriously. "Are you strong?"

Zante hums. "It depends on what you consider strong. Am I a Maou level fighter? Not right now no. Can I handle myself in a fight? Yeah, I can."

Vali nods, taking her hands and cracks her knuckles. "Truthfully, I came here for a fight."

Ravel grimaced. "I'm gonna call security."

As she went to move, Zante saw something in Vali's eyes he liked.

So he stopped Ravel.

"Wait a second, please." Ravel nods, wondering what was going on. His eyes land on Vali. "Its very bold to say that to me. Considering I am a Bael, not many would say that so casually."

"I don't care what family you are, I can sense power, and I like it." Vali responded.

Zante had to admit he liked the confidence.

It wasn't cocky by any means, it was a refreshing sight to be sure. "So, you wished to fight me, for my power?"

Vali nods, showing a serious face. "You asked me of my goals and desires, if I told you a little, would you agree to fight me? Already, when I stepped near this place, I could feel your aura, it was powerful, radiant, and it was sweeping me into it. I hadn't felt that from someone our age."

"Your goals?" Zante carried on.

Vali nods. "Yes, I wish to become strong, to fight against certain people. And to fight a strong Devil such as yourself, would be a good way for me to go forward in my ambitions."

"You never did tell me your last name." Zante mused.

Vali shows a small smirk. "Accept my challenge, and I might tell you."

Zante raises his eyebrows, and decides to be a little playful. "Ooh, would this be our first date~?"

Vali blinked, Ravel was flabbergasted.

But then Vali laughed. "My first date, is a fight. It feels like it would be the most appropriate."

"Well, I can't deny you're very unique, Vali-san." Zante stood tall, and pushed himself from behind the table, looking directly in Vali's unique eyes. "You've got the eyes of a fighter, yet I also can see pain behind those eyes of yours."

Vali's gaze never left his, peering deeply into one another's eyes. "Perceptive. Its why I can see the same behind yours."

Zante raises an eyebrow. "As you said, perceptive. So, you wanna dance the dance of battle with me?" Zante gets into a fighting pose.

Vali smirks, and activates her demonic power all around her. A glow of silver radiates from her, Zante looks curiously towards her, wondering what was going on with this girl.

Ravel looked on, wondering if they would actually fight, when Zante released his power, and created a barrier around her, so she wouldn't be damaged.

"Zante-sama, are you really going to fight?"

"I have this feeling inside of me that tells me she'd be a good challenge. Also, she's unique. A human Devil hybrid being here is the last thing I'd expect."

Vali widened her eyes. "You…figured it out?"

"You tried to hide it, but when you activated your powers, I could tell right away. Ooh don't worry, I don't discriminate against half Devils and such like some people can do. If anything, its a curious thing, you've got the potential to reach new heights with your power. You could even possess a Sacred Gear. Though if you do, you're hiding it from me. Aah, this is going to be good, I'm ready when you are."

Vali was quite pleased that he was able to read her so well.

So she murmured "Lets begin." and charged her aura.

Vali didn't want to waste anymore time, and she shot off at the speed of sound.

Zante smiles, clapping his hands, and a sphere of destruction suddenly wrapped around him, as Vali's fist was inches from his body.

She saw the sphere digging into the ground, erasing it so she flew back, noticing her hand had touched the sphere. It bled a little, and her skin had been broken down by the power, she narrowed her eyes.

But then a smirk grew on her face, aiming her hand towards Zante. "Power of Destruction. It lives up to its name."

Zante watches her fire off her attacks.

Something about this girl screamed power, and he loved it.

The energy attacks bombarded his sphere of destruction, and lowered its durability, so he snapped his fingers, and in the air, bullets of destruction formed. They swam all around him as he moved his hand elegantly through the air, then turned his hand onto Vali.

Vali watched as the powers all rapidly came for her, and it wasn't all at once either.

They had different levels of speed, and movements around that made Vali aware that Zante had extreme control over his power, so she took to the air, and released a bombardment of her aura down onto the spheres.

Clashing violently in the air, explosions rang out, and began to shake the room they were in.

Ravel was kept safe, as she murmured "Who is this girl?" as she hadn't ever seen anyone perform like her before against Zante that was their age.

Zante smirked, enjoying the fight, as he slammed his hand upwards, cupping his fingers so his POD formed a crescent moon, that cut through the sky, Vali saw it had more speed than the bullets she had clashed with, and barely dodges out of the way.

The crescent moon destructive energy carries on, then Zante moves his hand, where it stops mid air, and turns right back towards her.

Spinning around like a disc, it returned towards her, so Vali placed her hands out together.

"Haaaah!" She released her strongest attack.

The attacks collided, generating an explosion enough to put out Zante's attack, only for Vali to realize that Zante had used that chance to swing his hands out, and all around him, bullets of destruction formed.

They shot out, and began surrounding Vali.

Vali herself could see all of them looking strong, and she knew without her Longinus, she'd not be able to escape the onslaught, but she didn't know if she should use her Longinus Sacred Gear here, if unveiling it would be a mistake.

So she turned to Zante. "Can I ask you keep a secret?"

Zante tilts his head. "Secret of what?"

"I need you to keep a secret before I say what it is. Its about my power, and right now, I've been informed its best to not have it leaked out. However, I am enjoying this fight, and do not wish to stop now, but I need this power. Can I trust you keep this secret?"

Zante could hear the seriousness in her voice.

He didn't have a reason to disagree with her. "Alright, go for it. I promise I'll keep whatever you're gonna show a secret. You have my word."

Upon hearing that, Vali gives an affirming nod, and she flexed her shoulders back.

When she did, something began manifesting.

Out from her back, came out what looked like blue feathers, almost like they were made out of energy. The bright blue feathers were attached to a set of metallic looking wings, and they expanded, fully revealing them to Zante and Ravel.

Zante's eyes widen, murmuring "Shit…" recognizing the wings, as Vali turned her hand to the side, and tightened her hand, shooting her fist forward, and collided with a destructive orb, at the same time a [Divide!] sound came from Vali's wings, taking half of the power of the orb, allowing Vali to crush it, and also she gained an increase to her own power.

"Outstanding!" Zante cheered, giving off a battle smile right back towards Vali. "Divine Dividing, correct?"

"Yes, that's right." Vali answered.

She wondered what he thought, if he'd either be looking at her as if he could use her, or a thing to get rid of.

However, what she saw were eyes of curiosity, and excitement. "A real Longinus in my sights~ And she came to fight me~ Right now, this is truly amazing~ I'd like to see how capable you are with your Longinus~"

Vali blinks, as Ravel chimes in. "Zante-sama becomes excited whenever he sees something fascinating, and he loves seeing the different powers in the world. Longinus are something Zante-sama is interested in, since there are only ever one wielder at a time, and in his lifetime, the Longinus's aren't as easy to find, so this is right now, equivalent to Christmas for Zante-sama."

"I see, so that's how it is." Vali becomes intrigued.

"Shall we continue?"

Vali nods, so Zante claps his hands together, the demonic destructive bullets lingering around Vali all begin converging around her.

"Damn." She's forced to fire her own aura, boosted from the power she stole from Zante's attack, taking out another shot, before she saw some more coming for her.

Elegantly, she began flying around, avoiding the attacks to the best of her ability, seeing that the powers were chasing her.

So she turned to Zante, and unleashes a strong aura attack towards him.

Not deterred, Zante summons the orbs he had fired off, acting as a shield, and tanked all of the attacks she released unto him, then saw Zante cupping his hands together, with POD spinning in his hands.

"Twisting Destruction!" Zante thrusts his hands outwards.

When he did, the POD energy came at Vali like a tornado, a very powerful tornado that was able to even cleave through all of the power she was shooting towards it in an attempt to stop it, so she flew to the side.

When she did, she narrowly misses it, watching it erase a huge chunk of the ceiling, dragging in objects around because of its spinning nature, she smirked to herself, and felt herself feeling excitement for the first time in a long time.

"You used the spin to act like a true tornado, sucking in opponents and objects close by, to be destroyed in the tornado of destruction. Heh, you do have a fighters mentality, that's an intriguing way to use your powers."

Zante nods, and waves his hands.

The tornado vanishes into the sky.

Vali thought it was gone, only to widen her eyes when, as she was about to attack, she heard the ceiling above her crumble.

So she turned and saw that Zante had turned the attack around in the air, out of her field of vision, and made it come back around.

"You can control it, to that degree?"

"Its harder the bigger the energy attack, but its possible. Just have to concentrate harder." Zante retorted.

Vali felt herself becoming truly excited.

This was what she wanted.

A battle where she was pushed harder and harder.

Her opponent was smart, and skilled. He had power, but he wasn't simply throwing it around, he used his expert control to make the attacks work for him.

She couldn't escape, it was right on her, and she knew she couldn't tank that hit either without her Sacred Gear. It was even drawing her closer to the tornado, she could feel its suction on her body, threatening to destroy her if she went into the eye of that destructive tornado.

"Alright then, I'll fight it head on." When Vali whispered that, Zante caught it, and became intrigued.

Vali allowed her silvery aura to fill her hand, and charged it up.

She didn't have a long charge time, so with all she could muster, she sent her fist full of aura into the spiraling destructive energy, and used her Sacred Gear at the same time, draining the power from the attack, and added it to her own.

But even doing that, she could feel the energy was still strong, and was pushing her back a good deal. Wounds erupt across her outstretched arm, blood dripped down, only to be erased as it neared the tornado slowly encompassing her.

"Destroy it…!" Vali unleashed all of her energy.

She blew up the destructive tornado, and it scattered all around.

She pants hard, and looks down at Zante, who lets out a small breath, and whips his hands in a fighting position.

So she charges down, and coats her hand in demonic power.

"He must be a long range fighter, if I can get in close range, then I'll have the upper hand." That's what Vali thought.

However, when she got in close, Vali sent a punch for him, only for him to coat his hand in POD energy, and violently clash with Vali's own fist, surprising her that he matched not only her speed, but destructive power behind her fist.

"Can I take it you assumed I'd be weak at close range?" Zante asked.

"Take notice of that yourself in the past, did you?" Vali wondered.

Zante smiled. "I learned how to fight at close range with tips from my big bro, exactly for the reason you thought I'd be weak in it. People get through my bombarding attacks, leaves me open. I don't want to have any weak areas."

"Good, recognizing that makes you smart. I'm truly enjoying this fight."

"Me too~"

Vali felt enjoyment running through her entire being, as did Zante.

They fought for over ten minutes, the thrill of the fight was truly exciting to them.

When it was over, Vali sat on the ground, panting hard, while Zante hunched forward, letting out small breaths. Ravel was rather astounded by everything she had seen, she couldn't deny it was truly a fight that was quite insane to witness.

"You're impressive. A Longinus is a beautiful sight to be sure. Aah, those wings, I could look at them all day. I can see why you'd want to keep that a secret, any Devil with thoughts of only gaining strength would be after you. In fact, many people would be after you. Are you aware of how Dragons such as your Sacred Gear wind up?"

"I was told I'd be destined to draw enemies and allies towards me." Vali replied.

Zante nods. "Very true. It can be a good or bad thing depending who you are. But that gleam in your eye tells me that you're happy about being the one that draws enemies to you. Would I be right in saying that?"

Vali didn't deny it. "You're correct. You're the best fair fight I've ever had."

"Been in fights that've not been fair?"

A flicker of something dances between Vali's eyes.

For a moment, Zante recognized it as pain.

But Vali quickly shifted through, and gave a strong look. "Haven't we all been in up hill battles?"

"Certainly~" As he said it, she stood up, and began to turn. "Hey, wait." Vali pauses, turning to Zante. "Your secrets safe with me. Though, you got a place to go, Vali-san?"

"Why, offering?" Vali curious asked.

"Yeah." Zante said with no hesitation.

Vali was quite amused, but deep down she liked it at the same time.

She looked over him, and saw nothing that she'd have to worry about.

She could tell horrible people, she had met enough to know when people would even lie about it.

But unless he was the worlds greatest actor, Vali felt like he was a good person indeed.

And she recalled what she promised, so she steps forward, opening her arms, and dangled said arms to her side, as if she was presenting herself. "My name, is Vali Lucifer."

Ravel widened her eyes, while Zante's jaw dropped.

"You? You're, a Lucifer!?" Ravel yelled out loudly.

Vali adopts a small smirk. "That's right."

"Wow, you're a miracle existence then, Vali-san~" Zante said, whistling with an impressed gaze.

He never thought he'd meet someone like Vali.

Lucifer, and wielding Divine Dividing.

It was truly a marvelous day to be sure.

Vali cracked a smirk. "A miracle? That's a lot better than what I've been called. I like it." Vali took out a piece of paper, tossing it at Zante.

Zante caught it, and looked to see a number. "Ooh, we've moved onto that stage have we? Passing out numbers now~" Zante lightly teased, quickly scribbling down his own, and threw it to her.

Vali caught it between her fingers, then put it away in her pocket. "I'd like to duel you again in the future. I, had fun today."

"Heh, a duel against a Lucifer wielding a Longinus, that's probably something I'd dream about if I didn't know it already existed~ So, I'm up for any kind of duel you'd be up for, Vali-san. Thanks for coming."

Vali nods, and walks out of the room.

When she does, Zante's lips curl into a bright smile, as Ravel gets beside him, folding her arms. "Zante-sama, this is a new development, isn't it?"

Zante nods without a seconds pause. "Definitely, who would've thought that she'd have existed? This world is full of wonderful surprises, isn't it?"

Ravel nods, and brings out her notepad. "Shall I put her in the 'very likely peerage member' category, Zante-sama?"

Zante grins. "Yeah. Even if she doesn't join, the fact that we got to meet her, is such a good day~ But yeah, it'd be wonderful if she joined the group. Aah, imagine what my group could be capable of doing, I'd love to hone her abilities even more. I wonder if she has anyone helping her out? Aah either way, I think we did really well today Ravel-chan, some potentials and even a very huge potential for sure." Zante turned to Ravel, and extended his hand. "And thanks to you, Ravel-chan. You've been a huge help to me. Between clan duties, among other things, you're a Maou send~"

Ravel giggled, and wrapped an arm around his own. "Thank you kindly Zante-sama, I am glad to be of help. So, now what should we do?"

"Well, father really wanted me to go home for an evening lesson…so lets go to a restaurant~ I'm starving~"

Ravel snickered, seeing the rebellious spirit thriving inside of Zante. "Sounds perfect to me Zante-sama. Though what will you tell your father?"

"I'll let him know I'll be late~ I'm sure he'll catch me later on. Right now, hunger comes first, and I wanna spend time with my friend~"

Ravel gave a small sweet smile. "Me too Zante-sama...now, shall we?"

"Yeah, lets go~"

Ravel and Zante laughed together as they walked off, leaving behind a destroyed room that Zante soon had fixed using his own funds.

He didn't mind about spending any funds he had, since he truly did have the best time learning about this new discovery and fighting a Longinus for the first time, it was absolutely fantastic.

He couldn't wait to see what Vali would do to the world, how things would shake up. And if he could gain her as a peerage member, he knew it would be quite the partnership.

Later into the evening, Zante returned to his room, after the day he had, he wished to have some downtime before his father would inevitably call for him.

In the middle of Zante drinking some milk he acquired before coming to the room, his eye was on the Leviathan statue once more, and he looked curiously at it.

"You're sure a mystery. A singer, only I can hear…if its some kind of attack, then its a new form of it to be sure...but, I don't think it is. When I saw that vision...I never felt threatened, it felt like someone, was reaching out to me...who are you...?"

He couldn't fathom what it was that was going on, he had searched for records of the Devils, and there were no Leviathan's that were known to the world in the Underworld, but if they were, then they hid themselves.

He mused if there were remnants of the Leviathan clan faction still being around, but he wasn't sure either way.

Zante takes the statue in his hand, as he goes to sit by his bedroom window ledge.

He could hear a beautiful song being played in his ears, his eyes cast out over the nights garden.

That's when he saw in the distance, a figure.

Long purple hair, and orange eyes.

He could see it was a girl.

His eyes widen, as he made out the girls smile, and saw it being directed towards him, before she vanished.

"Ooh…was that a ghost…? Do I secretly have Sephiroth Graal?" He mentally joked, putting down the Leviathan statue.

The singing stopped.

Putting a finger to his chin, he looked at the statue, and examined it.

His eyebrows furrowed, and he thought "A mystery girl, a singer, and Leviathan. Well, I did just meet a Lucifer today, so maybe a Leviathan is out there…whatever's going on, mystery girl, I intend to solve this mystery~"

Having determined that in his heart, he adopted a small smile, and prepared to see through this mystery to the end.

End chapter!

So, this chapter introduced a few more things, such as Zante's current relationship with his other brother Magadaran, and Sairaorg and Zante supporting one another. While Ravel and Zante work together to find new peerage members, while Zante seems to hear a 'mystery' singer with connections to Leviathan...hmm, wonder who that is~

He also met with Vali, and had a good fight with her, and by the end, is intending to solve the mystery of the mysterious singer, so we'll see how that goes~

Now onto the peerage! Koneko and Ravel are in! Vali and Ingvild will be in, not sure if Vali or Ingvild will be the Queen yet, the one that isn't, will either be a mutated Rook for Vali, or mutated Bishop/Pawn for Ingvild. Kuroka will be in it too, either as a Bishop or Pawn, Xenovia is a big likely yes as well, and a good few other cool suggestions such as Irina, Rossweisse, and Le Fay and a few others.

And thanks to everyone that suggested! I'll start posting peerage, and harem lists next chapter! And suggestions always welcome!

Well until next time, thanks for reading!