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-xXx-
Now this is familiar.
Never in a long time would Jaune expect to get this feeling again, considering that he never expected to have a second round in life and return to his youthful state – and it didn't help that his second life is living under is a strict organization. But apparently, his alarm clock ignored that all and continued her job.
Gluck Gluck Gluck
Jaune looked down and found familiar white mixed with black hair around his crotch, as red eyes perked when she finished her job.
Pop!
"Morning!~," Lint said as she released 9-inches of Arc dick from her maw and stroked it – it shined with her own coat as pre-cum continued to flow, she gave it a flew lick casually as a coy smile shine.
Jaune did what anyone would do to their alarm clock and smack the top hard, as Lint was forced down to swallow his dick whole.
Warmth and wetness consumed Jaune as Lint's throat tighten around his dick. Then that warmth increased slightly as Lint used her Longinus for the sinful pleasure of her boyfriend.
"Here is my first load." Jaune merely said as he shot his seed down to Lint's belly.
Gulp, gulp, gulp!
Jaune shook as he rode his own orgasm, pressing Lint down even harder! He jerked, before slowly pulling out of Lint – the lady feeling the drag on inside her.
Pop!
"Thank you for the meal~!" Lint smiled as she licked the some cum off her lips, then proceeds to lick Jaune's dick again, but more calmly and relaxed, "BTW, who does it better, me, Weiss, or your other old flames?"
Jaune relaxed with post-nut clarity, "You know, women usually hate it when I think of other girls with my dick in their mouth."
"Well, I am not a normal girl." Lint shrugged.
"Why are you so competitive about it?"
"Well…." Lint pouted, "I have noticed something; you do attract a lot of ladies, so you can say it is something natural for a girl to be jealous about."
"…. If you really want to know. I would say Neon Katt gave the best head."
"Oh? The Nya Cat girl, how so?"
"Well, hard to tell but she knows how to please any man."
"Hmmm… so the sexually liberated kind of girl?"
"Yup, but I think I am biased because she was my very first blowjob," Jaune said in a hiss, as Lint shallowed him again.
"Continue, I am listening." She massaged his balls.
"Well, there is not much to say. Back at Atlas, I gained enough muscle because of the food. She followed me to the gym shower stall and seduced me in there." Jaune shrugged, "but it was only a one-time thing considering that Atlas Fell soon after, and I was left dry for 40 years at the Ever After."
"But when you returned?"
"Well, you can say I was at a sexual frenzy." Jaune smiled sheepishly even though his sword is resting on his girlfriend's face, "Left dry for 20 years, then suddenly shifted back to my hormonal youth at the instant made me hungry – so when Neon asked for a hitch at Vacuo, I took it instantly. Then the Atlas MILFs found me and again, offered me their comfort. I didn't deny them this time."
"Wow!" Lint smiled in amusement, "So we have a natural MILF Slayer." She gains a curious look, "when did Weiss and Ciel come into the picture?"
Jaune winced, and not at the mention of Weiss, "Weiss knew what was going on, but apparently, she didn't mind it at first as long I stop when we became official – but later down the line during our marriage, she told me that I can 'hunt' again. I didn't because I gave her my word. But for Ciel, well…" some painful memories surfaced, "she didn't take Penny's death lightly especially when she knew Penny was full human – calling her an emotional wreck was an understatement and her personality shifted overnight."
Jaune sat up as Lint stopped her machinations, knowing that her boyfriend is experiencing some bad memories, and sat beside him. Jaune just realized that Lint was completely nude, with her pale skin and nice curves with a bubble butt, 'humble' (according to this world) tits, and tight body. But she embraced him with comfort and reassurance.
"She hunted me down for what I have done to Penny, and I felt I was obligated to help her heal: One moment which led to another, she asked me to drown her with pleasure like how I did with Neon. I did, and in one way, she healed. It sounds weird, but I think the sex was not what healed her, but the intimacy and companionship did."
"So, from the sound of that, I am surprised that she didn't marry you."
"Well, she knew that what we had was very surface level, and a sense, a selfish act for her to heal – she knew we both were on thin ice when it comes to relationships." Jaune sighed, "We did try, but I loved Weiss more than Ciel."
Lint squeezed Jaune tighter, "So… did you regret your promise to Weiss?"
"No." Jaune immediately says, "But I sometimes get the feeling Weiss regretted asking me to make myself exclusive to her. Ciel became a very close family friend, to the point that she is Summer's and Mulan's foster mother."
Lint rested her chin on Jaune's shoulder drawing circles on his pecs, slowly an idea formed, "Hey Jaune. I have decided." She said slowly, "If you want a harem, go for it!"
"Lint…" Jaune held her hand.
"What? Clearly, both you and Weiss didn't really like that promise, so I will never ask that of you." Lint said seriously, "Jaune, you have a big heart… believe me. So, I honestly think that it will do the world more wonder if you shared that heart with everyone, be it romantically, platonically, or just for the care of others. Share it." She cupped his cheek tenderly and kissed him softly.
Jaune squeezed Lint tight. There they soaked themselves with each other's presence and skinship.
-xXx-
"I am the heir of the Gremory Clan! I will not give up!" A certain redhead yelled as a blonde devil heal her burns.
"BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! My dear Rias, why do fight so hard when you are hurting that little girl behind you?" The Phenex said as the said little girl pushed Twilight Healing hard in a green glow.
Jaune watched the scene with somewhat of a judgmental look as the TV played a recording of Rias Gremory's first Rating Game. Although it was not life, the Underworld later provided the tape like always a week after the game. But this recording was taken by every faction like hot pancakes after the news of Issei beating the Phenex at the Engagement Party.
Like straight out of a soap opera, with lots of magic.
But Jaune sighed at the strategy of both sides… the Phenex used typical Chess mannerisms to a tee that Oscar and Ozma will cringe at the game. While Rias had the brilliant idea of turning the game into a 1v1 when she stands ground to Riser.
Though Jaune can see the many reasons that forced Rias to the bulldozed approach, one being the experience disadvantage and numbers disadvantage, but the General and Team leader can see other ways to deal with it.
Like using her [Queen] as a sentry at their base, pair the [Rook] with the [Knight] as the official vanguard to deal with Riser's [Pawns]. Rias and Issei could wait and act as second sentries with the Power of Destruction and the Dragon Shot of Issei. And when the small fry is dealt with, go to Riser at his base and promote Issei there with Asia's support.
Riser unknowingly or through pride divided himself already when he didn't assist his pawns, so clearing the small fry will be a breeze; yes, the Bomb Queen can destroy both sentries, but lightning has extreme range.
Maybe he is judging too much.
"I can see your judgment, Jaune," Port said as he observed Asia like a father watching his daughter perform.
"Too much show, less practicality." Jaune commented, "They have the habits of young hunters everywhere."
"Much flair, less efficiency."
"Well, let's not begin with Gremory's knight entering a classic duel in this game – or the fact that he basically shot himself at the foot when he didn't use Sword Birth properly."
"C'mon Jaune, where is the challenge if they have a mind like yours?"
"Gremory's marriage is at stake…"
"As if that is a bad thing – while it does not look like it, but the Phenex boy will be the one entering the Gremory Clan, not the other way around. So technically, Rias has the advantage in their couple dynamic."
"Geez old man," Jaune looked at Port, "why so cold about a maiden's heart."
"Jaune, the devils encourage open relationships and harems; if Gremory wants someone she truly loves, she can have it in her long lifetime and Riser will get bored of Rias and has other options – technically speaking Rias just have to endure a month or two out of her millennia lifetime."
Jaune wanted to say that Port was out of touch, but honestly, you really cannot say that when Port was right about Devil culture: there is also the possibility that Rias has more human culture in her than the devil's considering that reports say she wanted to stay at Earth. Both her treatment and resources are extremely different, yet she chooses to stay here.
Jaune saw Issei collapse as extreme fatigue struck him – Jaune wince as he only saw soldiers willing to push this much if they are either at a corner or the climax of a war. Ouch…
"She is quite brave… you know." Port suddenly say
"What?"
"Asia, she is quite brave; for her entire life she was kept in a church to do her duty, yet she is healing in actual hell fire without crying or running – how didn't I see this? I could have gotten her under my wing if I saw this bravery."
Well… wait. That's true! Jaune saw Asia run on the roof just to get close to Issei and heal him. Even before that, Asia continued to heal Rias even under extreme pressure, yet she didn't get a panic attack. Maybe the little girl got tough stuff in her.
"A toast to the Vatican's Lost Champion!" Jaune rose his rum jokingly as Port toasted it with a hint of sadness.
Knock Knock Knock!
The door of Port opened and revealed one Criston, "Huh, I knew I would find you here." He said as surprisingly Sister Griselda and another man followed behind him.
"What do you need Criston?" Port asked as he turned off the TV.
"Well, it is them who need Jaune's help, and your support for him to even come for a specific mission." He pointed to the two behind him, "As his superior, they convinced me to allow Jaune, but on the condition that Jaune himself agrees and with your support overrides the conditions of the mission."
Jaune looked at Port in confusion, "My, my… I know that Archangel Michael's decision to send children is full of errors, but you are asking another child to go with them."
"Bishop, I am 22." Jaune looked offended.
"But even if I allowed it," Port pointily ignored Jaune and continued, "what makes you think he can help."
"Bishop," the man bowed, "after reading some report about Kuoh, I found that one Jaune Arc from Catholic Monster Hunter Department went there recently to gather first-hand information about Asia Argento and left without being hurt – the boy spoke to a Gremory servant and lived to tell the tale."
"Asia is not that bad," Jaune whispered.
"And that he made contact with the Red Dragon Emperor at his very own home makes it clear that Jaune knows his way around this kind of people, which, I doubt my daughter would considering her personal biases." The man explained.
"Issei is not that bad either…" Jaune continued.
"I couldn't agree more especially with my ward." Griselda spoke, "You know how she is, Bishop Strada. Jaune Arc can act as a spokesperson for them."
"But that aside…" Port continued, "You know that Jaune will be talking to the Masters of Kuoh directly, not just their servants. And Kokabiel's forces are not his forte."
"Here here." Criston agreed.
"He battled the True Longinus has he not." Griselda reasoned, "And please. Jaune will know his way around those ladies; we received already too many gifts from Kyoto for Jaune."
"…what?" Jaune asked confused.
Griselda bristled, "Gifts and flowers from Kyoto. Ahem. and Jaune can take care of himself."
"OH he definitely can… but this is so much paperwork," Port whispered in Vacuo slang, which was a language that doesn't exist on earth.
"Besides, I think he will be interested in the mission, considering who is also involved."
Jaune rose an eyebrow, "who?"
"Freed Sellzen."
Jaune's breathing stopped at the mention of that name.
"I'm in."
"Are you sure Jaune?" Port asked carefully, "I do not want to assume, General. But Kokabiel would like to fight you considering your fame, especially after Kyoto – but this time you don't have Ascalon Spear, you might not survive this one." He finished in Vacuo slang, "Bringing your usual team will alarm the Satans, so we cannot send them."
"I am – Professor," Jaune said the last word in Vacuo slang, firmly.
There was a silence after the two Natives of Remnant spoke their home's tongue.
"Great!" Port said, "While I deal with the paperwork, you ask for information from these two about what the mission entails." The huge Hulk man left his office for paperwork, which should be the other way around.
Then Jaune felt hot flesh on his cheeks, "Thank you Jaune." And found himself in the bosom of one Griselda, "Thank you for protecting, our daughter." She whispered…
"Oooookay…" Criston said as he gave the thumbs up, "I have my own paperwork so, good day." He left.
Jaune then slowly pushed Griselda away to save any dignity he has left, "So… Fr.?"
"Pastor Shidou, of the Protestant Church." The man bowed, "Thank you, Bane of St. Longinus for this favor."
"Bane of wha…?"
"That is what people has been calling you recently outside the church." Griselda helpfully said, "You battled three different High-tier Longinus Sacred Gears and survived and had those wielders running, and add to the fact that you are rubbing elbows with other two Longinus wielders." Griselda sighed, "it has gotten to the point that many of us wanted you to spar with Dulio to complete the High tier set, but Heaven banned it because of… personal reasons?" she asked her some on that last bit then gave information.
Huh, I wonder what Zenith Tempest is like. Does it compare to a Seasonal Maiden?
"Wait, so if I am that famous, why are you sending me to the home of Hell's Princesses?"
"Well, because you are human." Shidou winced at that reason, "devils only smile at the power which is consistent and evident – that is why Sacred Gears is a sought-after resource."
"But I rely on unpredictable tactics and skills." Jaune nodded, "Okay… so tell me what this is about?"
Both adults looked other before answering at the same time. "Some Excalibur Fragments were stolen."
-xXx-
"Kuoh Town," An electronic voice said as train doors open. Jaune came out wearing his usual attire with two ladies wearing hoods worthy of the medieval fashion sense while a corgi wearing one of his grey vests followed them.
"…so yeah, we are now in Kuoh Town," Jaune said to a phone.
"How are you so calm about this?!" one worried Lint called through the line, "Kokabiel? That is not your typical monster, and don't use your 'I was a General, Lint' excuse!"
Jaune sighed as he smiled, "Lint, many things are at stake here – I experienced a war, I don't want you Jeanne to go through what I went through."
"I know…" Lint sighed, "Just, be careful okay? Return home to me, please."
"I will… I plan to." Jaune smiled, "I love you."
"I love you too."
The call ended as Jaune looked at his companions, "You know, you guys could have ditched the robes and get some sensible clothes, right?" Jaune suggested.
"Protocol states that we should wear obvious clothes of our faction when we walk enemy territory under the banner of peace." A bluenette said, "Besides," she opens her collar a bit and showed Jaune was she was wearing inside, "I doubt we will wear these robes long."
Jaune merely nodded as he led the girls out of the station and into the center square, "Look Zwei! It's Kuoh, my hometown!" Irina said in a pitched voice as she lifted the dog just to let him see the sights.
"Irina, let's meet the ones in charge first before we go exploring." Jaune firmly says.
"Awwww…. But I wanted to see the Art Gallery!" Then she perked, "Oh! I also want to meet a childhood friend! Even though he is a devil now, I want to see him."
"Later…" the other two said at the same time as Jaune used a map to find Kuoh Academy, "The school will be dismissed soon, so we can speak to Lady Sitri first before Gremory."
"Urghh… devils," Xenovia said with a bitter taste.
"Let me do all the talking, alright," Jaune said.
"As long you give me that spar."
"Yeah, I got it." Jaune then looked Xenovia dead in the eye, "Remember, no slashing and cutting until I say so."
Xenovia merely pouted and 'tsun' him.
-xXx-
"Please have a seat." Sona Sitri said as the famed Silver Huntsman sat across the coffee table. On the table were some teas and a chessboard, "Tea?"
"Please." Sona's Queen pours Jaune some hot tea. He took a sip and relaxed, "Girls, try their tea, it's delicious." The exorcists behind him stiffen, so Jaune took a long sip while looking at them straight, silently telling the message.
The girl drank some tea.
"Thank you for the tea." They both say.
Jaune relaxed and gave the Sitri peerage the Headmaster Ozpin look, but more calmly, "You play chess, Lady Sitri?"
"I do, Mr. Arc, do you perhaps want to play?"
"I do because I think we have lots to talk about, and a game may somewhat ease the tension."
"Do you like chess? Mr. Arc."
"No." Jaune said bluntly, "But my brother from another mother constantly hounds me for a game because of my, in what he claims, natural prowess in tactics." Oscar really needed an outlet if chess was his version of letting out steam.
"Oh?" For the first time, Sona smiled, "Let's see about that."
Then the game began, "I believe you know why we are here?"
"That your precious Excalibur Fragments are here, and you intend to retrieve them." Sona saw how Jaune moved all of his right-side pawns to give space for the rook, knight, bishop, and queen.
"Correct." Jaune's pawns were taken, but he avenged them with his 'freed' higher pieces, "do you know who is also involved."
"Who?"
"Kokabiel…"
Sona froze as she heard that name, even with the perfected mask of hers, the eyes told an emotion of worry – She took another pawn, and Jaune took her bishop with his, "so what are you asking of me?"
"Please don't get involved – it is dangerous for you, and it is a great political risk if you do get involved."
"*Sigh*, I see. But you didn't need to ask for a game of chess if that is the bomb you wanted to drop; I am mature enough to understand the situation."
"Well… I wanted to ask for your advice, honestly."
"Oh?" Sona is now curious, "What does the Silver Huntsman want from me? Despite what my society say, your skills and tactics should be enough for Kokabiel"
"It is not about Kokabiel," Jaune said as he castled his King around pawns while his four main pieces were on the field, "It is about Rias Gremory – I need advice on how to make sure her peerage doesn't get involved."
Sona sighed as she understood the problem, "I want to ask: are you saying Rias is dumb."
"I am saying that two of her members will be extremely emotional when I tell them the news – I trust Gremory to take care of her pieces, but I do not trust the pieces: especially her Knight and Queen. Issei is just a wildcard, but an important consideration too."
Sona completely stopped playing when she thought about where Jaune is coming from – in a way, Kokabiel could have planned this along, and now Jaune is playing damage control.
"I will try to talk to her privately before you meet her tomorrow. I suggest you be as blunt about the consequences if one of them crosses the line."
Jaune smiled and nodded, "Will Rias Gremory go berserk when I am that blunt?"
"Again, tell them how serious and fragile the situation is: expect some bruises, but I think Rias will understand once they cool down and I supplement your request."
Jaune finished his tea and stood up, "Thank you for your corporation and tea. C'mon girls, we got a long day ahead of us." Jaune was followed by the stiff exorcists and a dog who spent its time eating cookies.
Sona sighed in relief, then looked at the chessboard – Jaune was nowhere near to her king piece, but she also doubts she can reach his with the defense he set up. She toppled it though as technically, Jaune left which meant he forfeited.
-xXx-
"No way, you are a hot babe I've never seen before." Issei bluntly said as Irina blushed, before pushing him.
"It's me! I am telling you; I am Irina! The girl who promised to return to Kuoh again."
"The boy, you mean." Issei pointed out stubbornly as Irina began pulling her pigtails in frustration.
"And they say I looked like a girl when I was young," Jaune said as he sat beside Xenovia.
Asia looked at him curiously as she says, "Well, your pectorals, lats, and glutes suggest that you have a lot of testosterone."
Jaune raised his eyebrow at the sudden analysis, "I am a late bloomer."
Tsun!
Then Xenovia hair-flipped at her with dismissal.
The hurt was visible in Asia's eyes but was patted by Jaune on the head. He smiled encouraging.
"Jaune~" Miki said as she wore a sundress, "my pipes still need cleaning~"
"Why ask Jaune to clean the pipes?" Asia and Xenovia both asked.
"Sorry Miki, but once again I don't offer that service," Jaune replied in a cheeky manner.
Miki then pouted, "Why not stay for tonight? Issei is the only man in the house as of now."
"Really?!" Irina suddenly zoomed into Miki, "Oh that will be wonderful auntie!"
"Ahem," Xenovia coughed, "I think we cannot take Mrs. Hyoudou's hospitality since we need to get to the church; I believe Jaune and I has things to do." She finished with a tint of excitement in her voice.
"Actually, I think we can do that tomorrow, Xenovia." Jaune said, "I cannot personally stay for the night because I have someone to meet."
"WHAT?!" both Xenovia and Miki yelled as if Disneyland was denied of them.
"Yey!" but Irina cheered.
Jaune then presented a black feather, "I got to meet someone of importance." Jaune stood up and prepared to leave.
-xXx-
It took some time, but Jaune found himself at the edge of a river. The water beautifully reflected the moon as one man with multiple fishing rods sat there, enjoying his time.
"You got some frightening tracking skills, Silver Huntsman." The man with hair like Ruby, but blonde instead of red, spoke, "I merely dropped a feather and you found me less than 24 hours; did you use the same technique to track down Asia Argento."
"Trade secret," Jaune spoke as he approached with his sword drawn, "I specialized in tracking ravens and maidens."
"You got to be careful, maybe one day you stumble on one of the birds of Odin – I got a feeling that you might find a way to Asgard with one bird only." The man continued to fish.
"Well, I cannot tell who the owner of any bird is; but that also points out that I do not know you." Jaune's aura glowed to his sword, ready for a fight.
"Are you actually ready for this fight?"
"I evacuated anyone here saying there is a rabid dog. My dog also has good acting skills."
The man smiled as he looked at the hunter, then at the bronze shield attached to his sleeve in its deactivated form, "Heh. Baraqiel always had an interest in you – and no, I am not Kokabiel. I am Governor-General Azazel – but you can also call me, the GOAT."
"The scapegoat, or 'Greatest Of All Time'?"
"Both."
Jaune calmed down but still held his sword, "What the hell are you doing here? Aren't you going to clean up your mess?"
"And what, have two Cadre duke it out in the territory of Hell's princesses?"
Jaune nodded at that reason, and wince at the potential collateral, "like sending three teens at him will be any better."
"Oh please, Jaune Arc. I can tell that you are not young." Azazel said casually and that got Jaune guarded again, "But I cannot, for the life of me, cannot tell in what way – you remind me too much of Baraqiel and Raphael."
Jaune rose an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
"When Pops first 'birthed' us, all angels were naïve even during Noah's time: that is why angels are famed to follow Pops' orders because we literally don't have our own initiative back then – it is always 'dad, what now?' 'Father, should I do this?' 'Pops, can I do something?' kind of situation." Azazel smiled fondly at the memory, "But Raphael and Baraqiel were the mature ones, even back in Noah's time – Baraqiel helped Noah with his arc, and Raphael always watched over and advised Adam's first descendants while the rest of us were chilling at Heaven."
Azazel sighed in fondness, "During the war, both to have this look of tired resigned – like the 'oh no it is happening' look. Although Baraqiel rebelled against God, he was the one who always look for ways for all of us to live in peace. The same goes for Raphael, he was always the Big Brother of Heaven, but is extremely shifted with his judgment when peace is rejected." Then Azazel looked at Jaune with curiosity, "I see that in you, Jaune Arc, my question now especially with today's situation and your stunt back in Kyoto – will you look for peace, or will you be as swift as Heaven's and the Grigori's, no. As Almighty God's Greatest Warriors?"
Jaune immediately says, "That depends. My priority is making sure war does not break out – keeping the devils safe and in extension the exorcists. If I need to kill your brother for them, I will." Jaune finished with absolute coldness in his eyes, but Azazel chuckled.
"You have many similarities with them. Maybe that is why he is interested in you and gave you that shield."
"So, why are you here then?" Jaune asked as he sheathed his blade and grabbed a fishing pole.
"Two things: Damage control in case if things truly go south. And to observe."
"Expand."
"Well, you heard that Power attracts Power right." Jaune nodded, "well, Issei Hyoudou is the Red Dragon Emperor. In less than a month he is reincarnated as a devil under Rias Gremory, fought a Phenex and won, and now holy swords are gathering in his hometown. The statement is most evident with Issei." Azazel then looked at Jaune, "Now you are here: Bane of St. Longinus – the only man who tangoed with different Longinus Sacred Gears and lived to tell the tale; and is about to interact with more Longinus wielders."
"Aside from Issei, is there another one here?"
"No, not yet. That guy is my backup if things go south."
"So, either Lavinia, Tobio or the White Dragon Emperor." Jaune took in the information in case he needs backup, "Here is to hope it is a familiar face."
"That and in case the thing really goes wrong, Yasaka will sic her own Longinus Wielder – Talos Karma."
"Wait, where the hell was that when Kyoto happened?!" Jaune asked.
"Well, the current wielder does not directly serve Yasaka but the Shinto gods – but currently she is stationed with Yasaka after the Kyoto Incident."
"But only if things go south."
"Oh? Are you that confident?"
"All I need to do is track the Fragments and steal them back."
"That simple?"
"Hey, I tracked you with a feather, I have better tools to find the weapons – I just have to make sure that I am careful."
Azazel looked at Jaune to see if he is joking, "Honestly I think you are bullshiting, Jaune."
"Bullshiting is a tool to improvise. I did it back then, and it worked. I can do it again."
Azazel looked at Jaune with a dumbfounded look, before whipping his rod back to the river, "Well you are alive today despite fighting the Hero Faction's best. I will put my trust in that."
-xXx-
So far Jaune is having a good day as he entered the clubhouse of the Gremory Peerage. Even with extremely little sleep, he believed he can keep up with the day.
"So, you are the famed Silver Huntsman." Rias Gremory said as she smiled politely to Jaune "It is a pleasure to meet you: I had assumed that you will be at home for breakfast considering Quarta-san and Shidou-san ate with us."
"Heh heh… I had some business to attend to." Jaune said and honestly it is hard to keep his eyes up. He has no idea why, but for some reason, Rias has the out-of-this-world beauty that competed and nearly outclass every woman he met. Although yes, her rocking body, red hair, and beautiful face can all make it so, there is this feeling that the world is putting extra flair on her beauty,
Good thing almost everyone looked down at Zwei as the corgi looked around, before whimpering. Jaune's heart ached a bit because that only means one thing. Looking back up he saw the members of the peerage and look back at Zwei who looks like he doesn't know who to approach, like that one time he visited the Lavender's field hospital back at the Grimm War.
All of them are hurt and need Zwei.
In the end, Zwei went to the most familiar person and rest by the feet of Asia.
Akeno looked at the dog amused, as she served tea to Jaune, but when she leaned forward to place a cup of tea on the table, she saw Jaune's shield.
Heartbeat
Akeno froze as she stared at the bronze-copper triangle with familiar bolts and designs. Jaune looked up and saw that Akeno was staring at his sleeve – the saucer and cup she was holding began to chatter as her delicate hand shook.
Jaune carefully took the cup and took a sip, "It is delicious." He said as Akeno snapped from her trance. She quietly retreated behind Rias, as the said master only looked concerned.
"Ahem…" Jaune coughed, "I believe you all know why we are here."
Rias sighed, "Sona explained everything to me. And no, you don't have to explain how delicate the situation is – I am also worried."
"So, you know what I mean?"
"Unfortunately, I am currently having a hard time with your request, my dear [Knight] is… emotionally unstable: He might hunt the weapons too."
Jaune frowned at that, "Kokabiel is no joke, we need to make sure any opportunity to hurt you will be eliminated."
"My, my. Is the Bane of St. Longinus concerned for me?" Rias said teasingly.
"Yes, my dear lady." Jaune answered back flirtatiously just to fight back, "but with all seriousness. The situation is extremely sensitive and complicated: I got multiple objectives to make sure everyone can go home happy, and it would be great if you can make sure one of them is completed."
"That we don't get hurt or killed." Rias nodded.
There was silence as Rias and Jaune pondered on how to make sure none of them gets killed.
"Ano," Issei whispered, "Bane of St. Longinus?"
"It is a moniker – people get that when they achieve something." Akeno supplied.
"Oh, like Ruin Princess and Priestess of Thunder. But why 'Bane of St. Longinus'?"
"Because he recently fought people who have the power to kill God – Sacred Gears technically stronger than the Boosted Gear, without a Sacred Gear or divinity," Rias informed her servant.
"EHHHHHHHHH?!" Issei screamed, "So that was what I felt when I first met you!" Issei referred to that somehow traumatic experience.
"If you are talking about my 'Death Stare', please know power has nothing to do with it." Jaune shook his head.
"Are you telling me that anyone can be that strong without power?" Issei sighed as he felt his insecurity and looked at his left arm. He had to sacrifice a part of himself to even get 10 seconds of power.
"Kid, anyone can get strong." Jaune smiled, "Power and technique are not the only way to defeat your opponent – sometimes fighting without fighting is important."
"Ahem…" Xenovia said, "What do you mean?"
"Well… like right now." Jaune explained, "It will be ideal that these two Peerages evacuate discreetly and that we find and steal the Fragments with little bloodshed. We don't need to play Kokabiel's game."
"You know 'evacuating discreetly' for us is a near impossibility," Rias said knowing the technicality of the move. Her status as the Gremory Heir and the sister of Lucifer makes all of her movements loud, so discreet will never be easy.
"And we have to get going, unless… you have any questions." Jaune said as he slowly got up.
"None." Rias smiled.
"I have one." Suddenly Issei spoke out as he stepped forward and glared at Xenovia, "During dinner and breakfast you were extremely rude to Asia, to the point that it disturbed my mother – what is your problem?"
Jaune snapped at Xenovia with his death stare, but Xenovia focused on Issei and totally missed it, "Since you asked. She was an important member of the church, yet she strayed."
Issei was about to burst, until -, "Clearly you have not read the report of Bishop Vasco's Investigation, Ms. Durandal." Jaune beat him to it as he glared at the bluennette.
Xenovia glared back, "And you. Why are you so chummy with the witch last night, you know what she did."
"I do because I spoke to her about the incident – did you really not read that report?" Jaune asked again, but Xenovia merely clicked her tongue.
"What is the matter of an investigation when she clearly didn't love God? She even has the nerve to turn into a devil."
"Oy oy oy oy!" Issei suddenly got close which alarmed everyone. Jaune blocked his way to defuse the tension.
"Issei, you will not like this fight. Calm down."
"Calm down? Calm down?!" Issei looked at Jaune confused, "How can you say that when you know what happened to Asia? You said it yourself that everything is suspicious!"
"And punching your way through a complicated matter will just make things worse," Jaune replied.
"Well, I will fight anyone! No matter what as long they don't insult Asia!" He yelled like a dragon, "Do you know what she has been through? No friends?! No family?!" he looked at Xenovia.
"What does that matter? That is the path of sainthood." Xenovia merely scoffed.
"THAT'S IT! I AM FIGHTING YOU?!" Issei pushed forward while Jaune gently but firmly held him still…
"Yo yo yo" Jaune said, "calm down!"
"Oh, I will take that challenge."
"Not helping Xenovia!"
"And I will be your opponent." The last person finally spoke, as Jaune sighed. He turned and as a very angry boy.
"And who are you?" Xenovia asked.
"Your senior."
Author's Notes
Okay I figured the things I wanted to figure out. For the lemon part, I know the balance to make it still true to DxD and my own style of story-telling.
Now that brings me to my next question. It is about romance. One reader said that the romance with Lint is not enough or natural; so can I guys ask fro your opinion on it this is my take on it. The story is an Action-Adventure first and the romance and smut are second: I actually want to avoid what some new authors do as a mistake by focusing too much on the romance that it derails the priority of things.
So just want to ask your opinion on it.
So, Xenovia is slightly different. That is on purpose.
Time to reply to your reviews!
Jester: Okay, I get what you are going at so I suggest read my other story, Miracles to get the somewhat thing you are asking of.
Doren1: Thanks
The DisquietingOne: Like I said, Action-Adventure first and romance and smut second.
Patience: This chapter somewhat answers the question... somewhat hahaahah.
ArguableReader: Don't worry. As I said it is Action-Adventure first. I feel the lemons somewhat need to be part of the story because I have this headcanon of Jaune after V9, but we all know that Jaune Arc is not your typical OP horndog who f everyone and their mother... literally. As for your other concern, I based our MC around practicality especially since he fought a war; so even he is mature enough to see red flags if a lady is just a cum dump and nothing more.
Guest: You got your next chapter hahahaha
Zenhope: Thanks! Appreciate your advice!
Guest: Yes...
None1066: HAHAHAHA Comission Vecnawrites, TempleofPassion, and Solene Sokal of you want that intense. I am still a newbie for that level. hahahahah.
Quathis: Well politics always comes into play, especially as fragile and tense as the Three Faction had.
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