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Chapter 10

It had been sometime since Ingvild had woken up. Her situation with her Sacred Gear was a puzzling one for sure. Azazel was amazed to see such a power awaken inside of her.

Ingvild had chosen to stay with Zante once she woke up, and she went about her day to day activities, becoming used to the new world and technologies around her.

He had to wonder how it felt, being a girl out of time, since she came from a hundred years in the past, though he did worry since she kept falling asleep at different intervals.

"Ooh, there she goes~" Azazel chuckled, as Ingvild's head came into contact with Zante's shoulder.

Zante looked towards her, and offered a friendly smile. "Sleeping, for a hundred years. What woke her up, Azazel-san? Have we been able to find that out?"

Azazel hums. "Well, the best guess I can say is that her Sacred Gear, which I'd class as a very potential Longinus based on its power and potential, awoke inside of her. What triggered that awakening, I'd have to say is the day you and her came into contact."

"You mean when I first heard her?"

Azazel nods. "Exactly, her Sacred Gear awakened, and jolted her body. That's why she was crossing her words from the dream, to reality. That's why they heard her say your name at that facility. But, I'm stumped on how she contacted you. Every kind of test I can run, I've done so, and still, not found the answer. The best guess is that either she did it subconsciously, but why she chose you I don't know, or someone else did it without the doctors knowing."

Zante rubbed his chin. "Say its a third party that is involved, why would they choose me to talk to this seemingly at the time, random girl? Because she is a Leviathan and maybe I could do something for her?"

"Perhaps we don't need to look at the negative side of it, we can be positive and think maybe that someone sent you these communications, so you could help this girl."

Zante did like the idea of looking on the bright side of the situation. "Yeah, its better than thinking someone has some kind of plans. For now though, I think that keeping her Sacred Gear's potential a secret is for the best. I've also discussed it with her, and she agreed."

"Good, that makes sense. Its best if she's kept safe for the time being."

Zante nods. "Imagine if someone found out she can control a Dragon? What's not to stop them going for Ophis, or Great Red? And unleash that power to the world? She's a Leviathan as well, I'd say she's got a talent similar to Vali-chan."

"Its scary to imagine, isn't it? Not only Vali level talent, but also a power to control a power like Vali and potentially beyond." Zante agreed with Azazel. "You're right. For now, its best to make sure she's not told to the world. Though I'm sure her status as Leviathan will be found out, her Sacred Gear can be kept a secret, and if its revealed, you can say its just a sea controlling one or something~ Since it does do that as well."

"Seas and Dragons…makes me wonder if her being a Leviathan had anything to do with it having power over the sea. Otherwise, seems pretty random, huh~?" Zante mused.

Azazel snickered. "I agree, it can seem random. But I think she'll be showing her powers soon enough. So let me ask, are you going to add her to your peerage?"

"Its an option, if that's what she wants to do." Zante replied with a small smile. "I mean, she's strong and we get along very well. And it seems that my Evil Piece already reacted to her, so I've left it in her court, to see what she wishes to do."

"Makes sense, lets see what she does. Though, you've got a strong peerage, with two Old Maou's descendants on your group, potentially."

Zante snickered. "You know, I've been thinking, she can weaken Dragons right? What's not to stop her empowering Dragons too?"

Azazel hummed curiously. "Not a bad thought to have. I don't see why not. Since she's a fairly new discovery, lets study and see what becomes of this girls power."

Zante smiles soundly. "You're right. But, I think this has been a long day for Ingvild-san, so I'm gonna take her back and let her rest."

"Yes, that's a good idea. Well, thanks for indulging me today."

"Not a problem." Zante looks to Ingvild, then smiles, and decides to carry her Princess style in his arms. "Lets go sleeping beauty."

Ingvild smiles in her sleep, and snuggles against Zante, who carries her out of the Grigori.

After that, Zante returned to the Bael castle, and Ingvild had woken up. She yawned as she and Zante sat outside and were having tea. She looked around at all of the sights, and she couldn't help but smile to herself.

"So tomorrow…we're going to the beach, right?" Ingvild asked Zante.

Zante nods. "You really love the beach, huh? This is…five times now since you've been awake?"

Ingvild developed a sheepish smile. "Is it bad?"

Zante waved his hand. "Its not, I'm just making observations, that's all~"

Ingvild giggles, watching as Zante's other peerage members began coming out of the castle. Ravel and Koneko (which she mostly went by now since it was the name Zante had given as a nickname and she loved it, save for Kuroka who still called her Shirone) were speaking, Kuroka was apparently dancing away to some song she was listening to with her earphones, and Vali looked towards Ingvild with serious eyes.

"Ingvild, I've heard you've been practicing in your water manipulation and your clans ability."

Ingvild giggled sweetly. "I have been~ I'm not fighting you right now though~"

Vali purses her lips, looking to her King. "Zante, when can I fight Ingvild?"

Zante chuckled lightly. "I think she's still adjusting right now Vali-chan. I'm sure she'll want to fight you soon, right Ingvild-san?"

"Ooh yes, I'd like to see if my powers compare to the Queen of the boy I sing too~ But I feel as if right now, maybe you'd win Vali-san? Since you're really strong. I'd not want to disappoint you in a fight~"

Vali slowly nods, accepting that for the time being as they came together, and sat down.

Ravel pulls out some paperwork, and begins handing it to Zante. "This morning Zante-sama, there's a request I think you'd like to take a look at. It came through the official channels and everything, I was surprised."

Zante blinks curiously, and looks to what she was talking about.

He saw that in her hand, there was an official letter, and it came from Sairaorg.

Zante read it, becoming surprised and looked to the others. "Sairaorg...I see, so he wants to challenge me to a fight."

"Why go so official?" Kuroka wonders.

Zante hums. "Not sure, maybe he thought it would be the best way to go about it. Showing how serious he feels about our fight."

Ravel nods in agreement. "That does make sense Zante-sama.

"When is he looking to fight you?" Vali asked.

"On my birthday." Zante revealed.

Koneko cocks her head. "…That's next month, isn't it?" Zante nods. "Why a month?"

"I couldn't say, maybe he's preparing. I know we promised one day to have an all out fight with our peerages, but this is different. He's very determined, and it isn't just about the title of clan heir either. Its more than that."

Ingvild sways her head side to side. "Sairaorg-san, is your Onii-sama, yet you're the clan heir, and have the Power of Destruction, which seems important to your father. Zante-san, why is it important to your Onii-sama to fight you?"

"Because, while we care for one another, my Onii-sama by all accounts should be the clan heir. Its his birthright to be the clan heir. I was made it because I inherited Power of Destruction, and have talent in it. Onii-sama doesn't want me to have any burdens for the Bael family, knowing about various things father and Zekram Bael have asked for. I think part of why he wants to be the heir, is so I can be free of burden, he's a cool Onii-sama like that."

Ravel smiles affectionately. "Its a trait you share, Zante-sama. You both have the others best interest at heart. You wanna protect the other, from all of the worries and fears that you might have to deal with. I think your relationship is very sweet, and I love it."

Zante smiles, and pats her head softly, Ravel smiles sweetly right back.

Ingvild nods in a serious manner, as she yawns. "Wow, such things go on nowadays. Back in my time, we didn't do things like this. Though, I wasn't really connected to things like that…still, I think its good you love one another. Will you fight him, Zante-san?"

"Yeah, I've never refused him, and never will. This is important to both of us after all. He's my Onii-sama, I want him to succeed as much as he wants me to succeed. But on my birthday huh…during my birthday, I thought maybe we could all hit the beach~ There's this beautiful one in the human world run by Devils, could make a day of it~"

Ingvild looked excited, Vali raised an eyebrow. "The beach, is it good?"

"While its got no combat use, its good to bond with the peerage Vali-chan. How about it?"

"Well, I've been learning bonds are important, and I don't mind anyone on the peerage, even Kuroka, so its good for me."

"Wait, what was that about me nyaaa?" Kuroka asked, clear confusion on her face.

Koneko nods in agreement. "…I want to build a tall sand castle, Zante-san."

"Yup, we can do that~" Zante retorted.

Ingvild watched as the group began discussing beach ideas, and what they could do together at the beach.

She wondered if it was because she loved the beach, and had wished to visit it again. She felt like Zante would do something like that for her, and to make her feel more wanted, and accepted within the group.

A few days later, Zante was in his room, doing some of his usual duties, while his other peerage members were out of the house, doing their own thing. Ingvild went with Ravel out on a girly shopping trip, Koneko and Kuroka were casually playing out in the fields, Vali was training.

While working hard, the door opened.

Akeno came into the room, her eyes scanning the various pieces of paper that scattered across his table.

"Ara, looks like someone's a busy bee~"

"Something like that. Just filling out some documents."

Akeno raised her head curiously. "What for?"

"Various things. Charities, my company among other things. Ravel-chan was so good that its taken me like a fraction of the time to deal with."

Akeno looked to the papers, and saw one with Magdaran's name on it. "For Magdaran-san?"

"Yeah, there's an experiment he's been wishing to try with a semi rare flower that only grows in lands we're not connected with, and that costs some good money to acquire. So, I'm gonna send some to him so he can get the amount he needs, I overheard he mentioned he didn't have the necessary funds."

Akeno blinked rapidly. "Bael, wont pay for it?"

"No. He's been working really hard, so I thought I'd do my best and offer as much support as I could do."

Akeno found that to be really sweet, her eyes scanning over the other papers.

She saw one with Sairaorg's name on it along with his mother Misla Bael, wondering what it was that Zante had gotten for them.

But before she could look, he stood up, and faced her with a friendly grin.

"What are you up to Akeno-san~?"

"Actually, I came by, because I've got some sad news." Akeno said, her eyes shifting to the ground.

Zante showed a concerned look. "What's going on?"

"Well, Rias has said that we'll be going to the town of Kuoh in the human world, for school. It starts in September. Rias wants to go ahead of time, so we can set up. Honestly, I'm not sure I'd want to go."

Zante tilts his head. "Why not? I thought you missed Japan."

"I do, but I'd miss you more, Zante-kun."

Zante gives a refreshing smile, and edges closer, his hand reaching out for the young girls own.

Akeno interlocked their fingers, and showed a mix of a sweet, and sensual smile on her face.

"Akeno-san, you're gonna make me blush~"

"Well, I hope I can do more than make you blush soon enough~" Akeno winked, showing a sultry look to her face.

Zante chuckled lightly, his face tingeing red. "I'm sure you will Akeno-san~"

Akeno giggles, as her eyes shift from his face, to the floor, and back to his face in small intervals. "…So, if I go to Japan, what's gonna happen with us Zante-kun? I'd not want to be in a place without you."

"Well, Japan has always been a good place to study for various reasons. And I've been offered to go myself. Sona-chan and Rias-chan both asked if I'd be willing to come to the human world soon enough."

Hope shot through Akeno's eyes, and her body wriggles. "Y-You'll come with us?"

"Want me too?"

"Naah, I don't~" She joked, hugging around his neck. "If you came Zante-kun, then we could even live together. Just imagine the possibilities of what we could even do together~ And no one would stop us, barring Vali-chan who scares me~"

Zante felt his body warming up at her sensual hug, her eyes lavishly going into his own. "I'd love to live with you, Akeno-san. Hmm, should I steal you from Rias-chan?"

Akeno shuddered, the idea of them doing things always made her excited, and she adored when he would play along with her fun games. "Ara, imagine Rias if she found out that you stole me from her? I say do it~ We can always get a camel for her~"

"Aah, poor Rias-chan, whatever she did to camels, they really don't like her."

Akeno snickered. "Yeah, its a real shame. Anyway Zante-kun, when we're alone, expect some interesting things to happen between us~"

The pair shared a small laugh between them.

But then Akeno looked at the paper, and to Zante once more. "Zante-kun, that paper…it had Sairaorg-sama's name on it. What's that about? If its okay to ask."

"Yeah, its fine. Its, for his Mom and her continued care." Akeno's eyes became a little misty as he adopted a smile on his face. "She's got the same thing Ingvild-san has, and while there's no cure, there's a few things that could help potentially, so I'm just giving some money to help, that's all."

"That's really sweet of you, Zante-kun."

"Thank you. I thought, at least Sairaorg should be with his Mom if we can help her."

Akeno nods slowly. "Do you ever think about yours, Zante-kun?"

"Sometimes, but whenever I do, I only wind up feeling sad, so I tend not to really think about her often."

Akeno's embrace tightened. "Even if your Mom never shows anything, you've got all of us, Zante-kun."

Zante blushed when he heard that. "Yeah, I'm glad I've got many things now in my life, I feel really happy."

Akeno was glad that he was going to be going to the human world as well.

She didn't want to leave behind someone she had immense feelings for.

And now, they'd even get to live together, it was a dream come true for the young girl.

As the days passed on by, Zante and the others continued to show Ingvild various things in the Underworld that could be good for her. They found her all sorts of interesting types of clothing and other things she liked.

Zante was proud she was able to get a better handle on her situation now.

As Zante went towards Serafall's location in the human world, which happened to be some kind of fancy restaurant he was invited too, he felt what was like a holy power radiating from the building.

So he pulled close, and he heard…laughing.

"Ooh Gabriel, you're so funny~"

"Ooh thank you best friend~"

Zante was confused, and curious, so he went inside.

When he did, he saw Serafall sat with Gabriel.

She was smiling, but had teary eyes.

Gabriel seemed to be really happy as if she had been reunited with her best friend.

When spotting Zante, Serafall yelled "Zan-chan's here!" to her eternal relief.

Zante then walked forward towards her, confused why she would be with Gabriel when she said she didn't like Gabriel all that much if at all.

Gabriel looked at Zante, and developed a healthy flush. "Ooh my, he's becoming even more quite a handsome young man Serafall-san~"

Zante adopted a cheery smile, as he turned to Gabriel. "Hello there. I, I was called, but I didn't realize you had guests Serafall-sama, so…"

"Don't leave me!" Serafall exclaimed, Zante immediately got the gist of why he was called now, while Gabriel remained heartily smiling. "I-I mean, you just got here, sit down…please." She added at the end, showing a worried face.

Zante smiled softly, and nods, sitting down close by to the young girl.

His eyes crossed towards Gabriel, seeing that she looked thrilled. "So, Zante-san. Its been sometime~ Its like Serafall-sans been keeping you from me~"

Serafall slowly nods, and her face grins.

But then stops when Zante looked towards her.

"I-I'm sure it isn't that~ I'm happy to see you~"

Gabriel places a hand across her bust, Serafall narrows her eyebrows. "Yes, and I you~ Serafall-san was telling me recently you were helping a young girl from Leviathan. Its sweet that you're doing your best, Zante-san~"

Zante blushed at her sweet sensual tone.

She was a very kind young woman.

Serafall didn't like Gabriel appearing to be using her womanly wiles to have Zante head towards her.

So Serafall took his hand and held it tightly. "He is, he's such a darling~ He's even going to be wedding me in the future~"

Zante sweat dropped, seeing the young woman looking with a gleam in her eye for Gabriel.

Gabriel herself watched with a half smile, ready and willing to speak with Serafall. "Wedding? You're marrying Zante-san?"

"Yup, I am~" Serafall promised.

Zante couldn't recall when he said he would, but Serafall's pleading look to him was more than enough to convince him to do so.

So he nods, and continues on. "It seems like only today when I found out~"

Gabriel gushes. "Awww, I think you'd be good together~" Serafall nods with a big smile on her face. "By the way Zante-san, what do you think of Angels?"

Serafall wondered where this was going, as Zante expressed his thoughts. "Well, I'd love to know more about Angels, you're the only Angel I've ever interacted with, and I think you're incredibly nice and sweet~"

Serafall fumbled her bottom lip, Gabriel bashfully puts a hand to her face. "My, I see~ I'm glad you said that Zante-san, because I also really like you~ I think you're so sweet, and nice~ Thank you for helping out the Churches Exorcists~"

Zante waved his free hand, feeling Serafall repeatedly tapping his other hand. "Its not a problem, I'm glad I could be of help~"

Gabriel nods. "Ooh it is very much so. A Devil who would help an Exorcist, is a really good thing. I personally want to have the Angels and Devils come together, so I have decided that I wish to also get to know you more Zante-san!"

Serafall's jaw had to be picked up off the floor, while Zante showed a surprised face. "Me personally?"

"Yup, I think you're so cute~ And if Serafall-san is also marrying you, I trust her judgement completely. So, I think if we do Zante-san, you and me, could be the bridge between our two people~ We could even get married~"

Serafall in that moment, instantly felt her heart stop.

She went as white as paper as Zante chuckled in surprise. "T-That's a huge honour, Gabriel-sama. You're very beautiful of course…" Serafall gave him a puppy dog look. "…and you're also very beautiful Serafall-sama." Serafall nods over and over, as he turns back to Gabriel. "Its been a dream of mine to one day be able to help the Devils and Angels to be able to get along. Now its a different time, we don't need to war anymore."

Gabriel blushed lightly, running her finger through her long hair. "You're right Zante-san, I feel the same. Maybe, maybe we could come together, and we could be happy together~ We could be a shining light that guides many others~ So, how about it, Zante-san?"

Serafall threw her head back, and her bottom lip trembled, as Zante gave her reassuring eyes.

He then turned to Gabriel. "Well, I'd love to work with you anytime, and if love did develop, then it would be nice…"

Gabriel gushed. "You're so cute and precious~"

Gabriel leaped over the table, and she hugged Zante tightly.

Serafall locked eyes onto Gabriel, who practically crushed Zante's face between her chest, and murmured "Gabriel's a powerful enemy in the chase for my Zan-chan's cute heart." and was determined now more than ever to go after Zante, and 'protect' him from Gabriel.

The day of the fight came, which also happened to be Zante's birthday.

Zante and Sairaorg stood face to face, in a wasteland. In the time since they were children, until now, Sairaorg had grown strong, and his muscles showed for it as well.

Both Zante's, and Sairaorg's peerages, along with Rias, Sona and Akeno, among a few others, gathered to watch the fight, and his brother Magdaran also had done as well, standing and decided to watch the fight.

Zante looked right at his elder brother, showing a bright smile on his face. "Onii-sama, while this isn't a match with our peerages, it also is important for us. Please show me what you've learned through your training, and I'll show you my own as well."

Zante's words inspired Sairaorg, seeing how passionate about this his little brother was.

It was more than a match, they were rivals, brothers, and they decided to show their full strength to one another.

"I'm ready when you are, Onii-sama." Zante said, allowing his Power of Destruction to flow around him like water, yet the destructive energy showed its nature by clawing into the ground, erasing it without a trace.

Sairaorg showed a strong smile. "I remember when you told me about this powers name. I've been honing it, and now, I can show my strength to you, Zante. I want to show you the strength of my resolve. So, its time to show my Touki!"

Zante watches as Sairaorg flexes his muscles. When he does, a white aura begins to flow around his form. Dense, and brilliant white, the aura began increasing his power all the more.

Zante just smiled, and loved the sight of his brothers strength. "Touki, you've really been training hard. Without Senjutsu, to use such a power for yourself, it is astounding Onii-sama. I'm pleased."

Sairaorg nods, and tightens his hand.

Zante did the same thing, surging Power of Destruction through his hand. Sairaorg saw the aura of Power of Destruction spreading all around his arm, showcasing a level of power that Sairaorg wished to see.

"Lets begin." Zante exclaimed.

Sairaorg didn't waste time, and he lunged forward. He was fast, even surprising the likes of Vali by his speed, and watched him appear before Zante in a moments notice, Zante even looked surprised, but managed to throw up a wall of destruction.

Sairaorg's fist met it. Enhanced with Touki, the energies collided with one another, Sairaorg saw his brothers Power of Destruction was destroying his Touki, even when used defensively like this, it still astounded Sairaorg.

So Sairaorg turned up the Touki power, and concentrated harder, his fist managed to break through the wall, but Zante retreated back, as the fist came down and smashed into the earth, causing heavy damage to the point that a crater formed around Sairaorg from a single punch.

The earth shook, feeling it from miles away, even the peerages and other spectators could feel it, Magdaran in particular looked astounded by what he was witnessing, muttering "I didn't realize Sairaorg was this strong." while the others simply waited to see what was going to happen.

Sairaorg looked at his hand, seeing that it was bleeding. "Even with Touki, Zante's Power of Destruction was able to break through to my skin. He truly is growing stronger, but I wont give up either."

As he thought it, he saw coming across the ground, was a wave of Power of Destruction energy.

Sairaorg avoids it, when he sees Zante appear before him, his fist glowing with Power of Destruction energy.

He sent that fist for Sairaorg, who raised an arm to block, their collision generated another shock wave between them.

"Wow, he's stronger than last time." Ravel murmured, her eyes being on Sairaorg for a moment, before turning to support her King.

Sairaorg's arm was blown to the side, as Zante released his stored Power of Destruction energy close by.

"Damn!" Sairaorg was swept over with it, and repelled across the ground.

But Zante was surprised when he only saw superficial wounds across Sairaorg. He was bleeding, but it wasn't as much as he thought it would be, showing Sairaorg's defensive power had increased as a result.

"Keep going Sairaorg-sama!"

"Yeah, you can do it!"

Sairaorg's peerage cheered for him.

Sairaorg's face curls upwards, and aims a finger at his little brother. "Not bad, show me more of your power, Zante. Don't hold back now."

Zante nods, so cups his hands together, and places his hand out.

When he did, Sairaorg was surprised to see that Zante was summoning spheres, but looked different to how they usually can be.

"Here's a new technique for you, Onii-sama." Zante threw the sphere forward, Sairaorg punched against it to repel it with his Touki.

But the Power of Destruction exploded, sending a blast radius of destructive energy all in front of, and around Sairaorg, like an actual bomb going off, sending Sairaorg flying backwards, as Zante waved his hand in the air, showing more Power of Destruction.

"A Power of Destruction that explodes…that can be troublesome if caught in it." Vali whispered.

Kuroka folds her arms. "Even dodging it, Zante-chan could detonate it, and it could still catch opponents up in it. That's our King for you nyaaa~ Keeping watch Vali-chan for your next match~?"

Ingvild watched on, and furrows her brows. "I don't understand, why would someone as sweet as Zante-san wish to harm his Onii-sama?"

Ravel shakes her head, watching Sairaorg slam into the ground. "It might seem like that, if you're not aware of their relationship. But right now, Zante-sama is respecting his Onii-sama's wishes."

"Respecting, his wishes?" Ingvild didn't understand.

Ravel clarified, as Sairaorg gathers his strength, that bomb of destruction caused more damage than he thought it did. "Its because Sairaorg-sama always has wanted to be able to match Zante-sama in a fight, his rival, his sibling. They admire one another's work ethic, their drive, and passion to strive for their best. Zante-sama isn't someone that loves hurting Sairaorg-sama, but he knows if he pulls his punches even a little, then it would be disrespecting Sairaorg-sama's wishes to have an all out fight."

Ingvild believed she was getting the gist of it now, watching Sairaorg clutching his hand on the ground, digging his fingers into the dirt. "Its a kindness, to respect his Onii-sama, and his drive to become strong. That's what you're saying, Ravel-san?"

"Yes, that's right Ingvild-sama. They love one another so much, that they want to go all out, to show one another, how strong they've become, and how the other drives them to greater levels of strength."

Ingvild nods, her eyes dancing to Zante, and she adopts a wide smile. "Go Zante-san! I believe in you!"

Zante glanced at the singing girl, and offered a small smile, the young girl in turn gave a chipper smile.

"So…that's your power…seems as if you've become even more strong, Zante…I am happy, I wish to see even more…!" Sairaorg pulls out of the ground, and looks to see Zante gathering many Power of Destruction spheres in the sky, he didn't know which would explode.

Sairaorg grits his teeth, and begins propelling himself through the area to get out of the way. They move rapidly through the air, Sairaorg felt as if his body would be shut down if he was caught in such a power.

The balls smash into the ground near Sairaorg, generating another explosion that sends a large shock wave through the ground, stronger than the previous ones.

Soon enough, the others began exploding, as Sairaorg propelled himself as fast as he could do, not looking back until he was sure he was safe.

When he felt safer, he looked to see the spheres had created a large dome of destruction, due to a chain reaction of one exploding, causing the others to explode as well.

Sairaorg in turn looks astounded by such a technique.

"He's even able to detonate the Power of Destruction to form a blast radius. He's really talented on a level similar to Sirzechs, and I'm fighting him…this has only made me all the more happy to see. If I was caught in that, I'd have been finished off for sure." Sairaorg thought, impressed with his brothers knowledge and skills.

But he'd not give up either, and was ready to fight to the best of his ability.

Sairaorg saw his brother in the air, looking at him with a growing smile. "There you are."

"Here I am." Zante smiled, as he threw his hands out.

When he did, Power of Destruction balls gathered through the air, which turned into vicious looking blades.

They hovered, and swirled with a destructive power, Sairaorg wasn't deterred, and launched himself forward.

When Zante fired them off, they moved at different speeds, and directions, Zante finely controlled them with his power, so they'd hone in on Sairaorg, who in turn was ready to take them on with his incredible strength.

"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

Sairaorg knew not to have them taken at the sharp point of the blade, since it would most likely slice into his hand, so combining his raw strength with Touki, he turned his hand to the sides of the blades, and punched hard.

Using his incredible strength, he managed to bust through the swords power, but at the same time, the Power of Destruction ate away at his Touki, which racked up damage to the man's hands as Zante continued firing off against the attacks.

So, Sairaorg knew he'd have to dodge them now, as he didn't want his hands to be too messed up to fight, and instead took the fight to Zante, bursting for him in a blazing speed and went high into the sky.

"Have this!" When Sairaorg who managed to dodge a good number, although did receive some that sliced his flesh, he aimed a fist for Zante.

He charged his Touki as much as it could go, and came at Zante with a heavy fist.

Zante formed a few walls of Power of Destruction energy to defend himself.

"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" But Sairaorg astounded Zante by breaking through all of them with all of his strength, and slammed into his stomach, forcing Zante back through the area.

Zante soon came to a stop, Zante breathed out a single breath while feeling the effects of the punch.

Even though Sairaorg's hand got bloody and messed up, he didn't care as he landed a direct hit out on Zante.

"He hit Zante…" Magdaran was astounded, since he hadn't seen that before.

Sairaorg's peerage cheered for him, while Zante's peerage cheered for their King.

Zante looked to his brothers hand, rubbing a hand over the area he was punched in, muttering "Sairaorg's hands badly damaged." when seeing his arm bleeding profusely, his fingers looking to be slightly mangled.

It was pretty much unusable, since he could barely form a fist. So Sairaorg dangled that arm to the side, and decided to fight with one hand instead.

"This is my last chance! Here I come!" Sairaorg tried to come down onto Zante.

But this time, Zante shot off a Power of Destruction blast, causing it to detonate in the air, and the shock wave itself propelled Sairaorg back through the sky.

Sairaorg was confused why he'd do that without hitting him, when he noticed something fly past him.

It was a ball of Power of Destruction energy, Sairaorg couldn't stop his movements in time, and received a full of detonation, propelling Sairaorg down into the ground.

Zante ran a hand over his stomach where Sairaorg hit, a small smile appearing on his face as he felt the wound he received from his brother.

"He landed such a blow on me. But it also took his hand to land such an attack. Even then, he did such an incredible job…I'm very impressed. He's growing even stronger, and is putting his all into it."

Zante was very happy, watching his brother stand on his legs. The explosion had caused wounds to erupt over Sairaorg's skin, even with the Touki. He shook a little, as his eyes glue onto Zante himself.

Zante takes up arms, and inhales and exhales deeply, snapping his fingers. When he does, tornados of destruction form, and begin sucking in the area around them. Rocks, and the ground begin to be uprooted, and swarm to the tornados, breaking apart.

Zante then clasps his hands together, which in turn causes the tornados to come together, creating a very large tornado, which was the size of a four to five story house, and was wide, and sturdy enough that even Vali thought it would be hard escaping that technique.

"So this is you going stronger…" Sairaorg was very pleased to do so.

"It is, Onii-sama. Your hands injured, you can't use it anymore. And your bodies bleeding."

"You're right, I might not have much left in me, but I'm not done yet."

Sairaorg launched himself forward, and channelled his Touki through his hand. He knew trying to get around it would be impossible, so he charged for the eye of the storm, and released his Touki in a very strong punch into the destructive tornado.

Sairaorg's body got shredded by the Power of Destruction twister, he could feel each moment he was inside, his legs, arms, and body all received damage. Even his face was being cut by the twisting nature of the Power of Destruction.

"I wont give up Zante! I wont stop!" Like Sairaorg said, he didn't stop, and he lunged right for Zante himself, once fully destroying the twister with his Touki, and strength together, albeit leaving him harshly wounded.

While he hated seeing his brother in pain, Zante adored the fact that Sairaorg didn't give up. Even right now, in the face of a strong opponent, this was his brother that never gave up, and it made him proud to be Sairaorg's brother.

Zante smiled "Good, seems like you're going strong! Show me everything Onii-sama!" and tightens his hand with a pant, and lunges forward himself, coating his hand with Power of Destruction.

"Have this!" They both yell at the same time, their fists colliding and pushed against one another.

Sairaorg's body trembled at the Power of Destruction energy, seeing his little brother had become rather strong, he himself felt like Zante was very strong, and the fact he was fighting him this strong, made Sairaorg happy, seeing his little brothers incredible prowess and he stood up to that.

But Sairaorg's body was repelled away and crashed into the ground, as Zante lets out a small pant, looking at his hand that shook a little from Sairaorg's impressive strength.

Sairaorg stood up, his legs shaking.

Zante grins at the sight. "You've really come far, Onii-sama. Your Touki is grand, and is growing all the more. Your strength can be devastating to a good few people. Even father would shake at your strength, Sairaorg."

Sairaorg smiled, despite bleeding hard.

He stood hard on the ground, allowing his Touki to radiate beautifully from him.

So Zante placed his hands on his upper body and revealed a magical circle. "Seems like we'll end up fist fighting. Alright, so be it." Zante coats his body in a powerful aura of destruction, and immediately, his physical ability gets enhanced.

"W-What is that?" Sairaorg asks.

"Think of it as an answer to people such as yourself, with incredible raw prowess. I'll obliterate my opponents with my fists!"

When Zante kicked off the ground, Vali immediately saw his speed increase to a good degree. His skills with magical prowess shined through his creative use of Power of Destruction, looking like jets of black and purple energy shooting out behind him, as he got in close before Sairaorg registered, his eyes widening as Zante's fist of Power of Destruction came out for him.

Sairaorg barely dodged, and sent a foot filled with Touki to Zante's right hand side, so Zante blocks the kick and returns his own to Sairaorg, who tanks the shot with his arm, and pushes Zante back, then grins.

"This is the kind of fight I like Zante! Did you engage in physical combat for my happiness!?"

"I did it, to see what areas I can improve on. You're superior in hand to hand than I am, and I wish to gain more expertise in such a skill. So, show me a little more Onii-sama!"

"Gladly, Zante!"

The boys blasted their way to one another at astounding speed.

Sairaorg was running on fumes, he couldn't last very long as he suffered a good deal from Zante's power.

Yet, he still pushed on through, and came at Zante with all he had, throwing fist after fist so Zante matched it, blowing chunks out of the ground, elegantly fighting off his elder brothers fists and answering them with his own destructive powers.

But in the end, as the fight carried on, his wounds caught up with Sairaorg, and he ended up standing on very shaky legs, and standing before Zante who received a few wounds, while Sairaorg was bathed in his own blood.

Zante looked his brother in the eye, and a tender smile grew on his face. "Incredible, Onii-sama. This is the furthest you've ever pushed me. I'm very proud to see you growing in strength, even as I grow in strength."

Zante placed his hand out to Sairaorg, gathering Power of Destruction.

Sairaorg went to take a step, when all of his energies left him, and he fell down to the floor.

He couldn't move anymore, Zante was declared the winner, so Zante dispelled his Power of Destruction.

Zante pulled closer to his brother, bending down to meet his face. "That was truly incredible Sairaorg. You've grown really strong."

Sairaorg let out a small laugh.

But then Magdaran came over, and looked towards Zante, and Sairaorg.

His face grew into a small smile, and he began saying. "That was incredible! Both of you are so strong!"

Sairaorg hadn't ever heard Magdaran speak like that before, so it was surprising.

But it made him happy at the same time.

"You think so, Magdaran?"

"Yup, it was an awesome fight! My siblings are really cool~! B-But don't worry, I'll also be cool too…yeah, I'm gonna show my powers a different way!"

Zante's lips curl into a cheerful smile. "Glad to hear it, Magdaran."

Zante felt happy, as he conversed with his brothers for a good while.

It had been so long since all three of them had done this and even then, it wasn't ever like this. It was nice to see them be able to speak, without their father getting in the way, and bond together like siblings would do.

After that, like they had planned, Zante's peerage hit the beach, so he and the others make it to the beach, and being doing various activities. Vali decided to get a sun lounger, and relax in the sun. Kuroka and Koneko built a sand castle together, with Ingvild.

Ravel and Zante watched on, while simply ordering a drink from a nearby bar area.

"Its so peaceful, isn't it Zante-sama?" Ravel muses.

Zante nods, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "She's adjusting really well. A girl out of time, and yet, if you look at her, you'd not know that."

Ravel agreed, and as she went to reply, she and Zante received their drinks. "She is settling in rather well. Though Zante-sama, I never thought you'd have two of the Maou's descendants on your peerage. Well, if Ingvild-sama joins that is."

Zante chuckled deeply. "I never thought I would either. Its crazy to think about it if it happens."

Ravel nods in agreement. "Zante-sama, what do you think Ingvild-sama is going to do?"

Zante looks at the young girl, and adopts a small smile. "That's up to her. I've offered her a place on the group, if that's what she'd want. But, at the same time, I also know that she might wish to do her own thing. Whatever she wishes for, I'll make sure she's safe. People learn about her power, and she'll be sort after."

Ravel furrows her brows. "She could be a very great ally, or a very scary enemy, depending on what side she was on. And you're right about her power…her Sacred Gear, do you think it could have the power to control beings such as Ophis, and Great Red?"

Zante didn't have an answer for Ravel, so he hummed. "Its been theorized by Azazel-san that it could happen. I think anything is possible. She's a talent like Vali-chan. She isn't as into fighting like Vali-chan, but she's skilled, and strong. Even when she's sleepy, she made like a huge water Dragon and sent it at a target I set up, she's strong."

Zante's words caused Ravel to become even more curious as to the potential of Ingvild.

"She would be useful in the group, Zante-sama. But, its also up to her if she wishes to join the group. I'm just glad that you found her, Zante-sama."

Zante tilts his head. "Yeah?"

"Yeah…I think you'd be good for her. Like Kuroka-sama and Koneko-san, and Vali-sama…even myself. We all came together, because of the trust we have in you Zante-sama, and we all found a good place to call our home."

Zante couldn't hide his smile.

He was glad to hear Ravel say such things.

"Honestly, its been a whirlwind, hasn't it? From when we met Vali-chan and then the others. I suppose it started, the moment that I heard Ingvild-san singing to me. From there, things have been spiraling and its been fascinating. I can't wait to see what happens for us in the future."

Ravel felt the same, and watched as the peerage had fun together, simply enjoying their time.

She then looked to Zante, and bequeathed a smile. "Zante-sama, whatever happens in the future…I know beside you, is the place I want to be."

Zante's face turned slightly red, as Ravel leaned closer.

He was surprised, when she placed her lips against his own.

She only did it briefly, but it felt rather incredible to kiss her.

When she pulled away, she shyly averted her eyes, and looked at the ground cutely. "…W-Well, I didn't expect to do that…b-but, it was good, r-right?"

"Yeah, it was. My adorable fiancee." Zante expressed joyfully.

Ravel melted, and thought about how good it would be if she was able to stay together with Zante, no matter what.

Time continued to pass, and they all had fun at the beach. Zante and Vali played volleyball, a destructive form of it, Ingvild and Ravel chatted away like old friends.

Then Koneko and Zante splashed in the water, Kuroka and Ravel together ate some food, while Ingvild and Vali began conversing, seemingly beginning to start a friendship between them.

Soon enough, Koneko and Kuroka, when seeing Vali fall asleep on the sand, buried her underneath it, and took a picture with the sleeping Vali. That one didn't go too well with Vali, who when waking up, blew up half of the beach, making all of those around snicker.

When it came towards the end of the day, Zante couldn't see Ingvild, so he went to go and find her.

Eventually, he found Ingvild, she was looking at the beautiful seaside, captivated by the waters, her legs to her chest, her arms draped around her legs, taking in all of the wonderful sights around her.

"She really does love that beach." He thought, approaching her, his feet digging into the sand as he took small steps.

He came to her right hand side, looking deeply into the young girls beautiful orange eyes.

"I thought I might find you here. The oceans calling to you, Ingvild-san?" Zante said with a gentle smile.

Ingvild turned, and gave a soft smile in return. "I'm sorry for disappearing, its just…I really love the water, and I love seeing it at night especially. The moons light makes it look so sparkly, what do you think Zante-san?"

"Yeah, its a beautiful sight to be sure." Zante said, his eyes shifting between the water, and the girl beside him.

Ingvild runs a hand through her long purple hair. "Zante-san, I've been listening to the others stories, and how they came to meet you. How you pulled them from a sad time in their life, or how for people like Vali-san, you listened to her story and was there to offer her your comfort, support. And I keep thinking about how we met."

"Yeah, never thought I'd be hearing a girl sing to me, then I'd want to find her." Zante retorted with a chuckle.

Ingvild nods shyly. "I also think about, what I'm gonna do now. When you had your fight with your Onii-sama, I kept wondering why you would fight someone you love. But, it dawned on me by the end of it…its because you love and respect him, is that right?"

"I do, yeah. I love both of my siblings. Its been a hectic childhood, but…I'm glad to have them in my life." As he spoke, he saw her eyes becoming disheartened. "Ingvild-san, are you thinking about your family?"

"I'll never see them again." She spoke sadly.

Zante could see how it must be hard for her to think about those she knew in the past, now gone from her life.

So he budged closer, and gave her a comforting look. "I can't know how that must feel, though I do know what it is like to miss a parent." Ingvild tilts her head. "My Mom, she left when I was younger, and I've not seen her since. Its not the same as your situation, but…"

Ingvild shakes her head. "Yes, you understand too, Zante-san…even though my parents didn't leave me in the same sense, they are gone now, like your Mom. I wonder, what I'm going to do now. You've given me so many good options, I don't know where to even begin."

"Its all up to you, Ingvild-san. Whatever you wanna do, lets do it. Like this beach, you wanted to come here, we can do that again. And we can explore many things, to see what it is that you want to do going forward."

Ingvild developed a sweet smile on her face. "You're really nice Zante-san. I'm not sure why we had a connection, but I think its becoming clearer to me." Zante cocks his head, as Ingvild expresses her thoughts. "Its because, I get to be with someone really kind. I've seen how other Devils can act, and I'm glad you're the one who was beside me, when I woke up. I don't want to go back to sleep like that again."

Zante saw her hand tremble, so his hand overlapped with her own.

Ingvild flew through several shades of red on her face. "I promise you to do my best to make sure that doesn't happen."

Ingvild developed happy eyes. "There is one thing I wouldn't mind you doing, Zante-san."

"What is it?"

"Will you sing to me?"

Zante gave surprised eyes, rubbing his cheek with some hesitation. "I don't really sing in public."

"But, its only you and me. I'd love to hear your voice. Wont you sing for me, Zante-san? Please~?"

Zante wasn't one for singing all that much.

But it was clear it meant enough to Ingvild that she wished to do.

So he nods his head with a resolve in his eyes to do his best, even if he didn't really want to do it, she had asked so he'd go through with it. "…Sure, I'll sing."

Ingvild became a picture of happiness. "That's great!"

Zante took in a deep breath, and began singing a song he had heard Ingvild sing before.

She listened, and she felt swayed by his voice. If the reason they connected, was because of their voices, she wouldn't mind it, having a duet with him since he had a soft, gentle voice, that at the same time could reach deeper tones, and one would naturally be swept in the sound of his singing.

Ingvild felt like she could listen forever, and she never wanted to stop hearing him sing either.

When he finished, he rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "I'm not as good as you, so I hope it wasn't too bad."

Ingvild giggled. "I loved it, Zante-san. You've got a very nice voice~"

Zante blushed lightly. "Thanks, Ingvild-san. You've got the most beautiful voice I had ever heard. I felt blessed, when you sung for me, which is odd considering I'm a Devil." Ingvild continued to giggle. "I'm, sorry about how you fell asleep for so long and your family isn't here anymore."

Ingvild nods thankfully. "Its…Its okay. Somehow, when I woke up, I felt prepared? Its strange, but I kept seeing you in my dreams, and it was comforting. Before I saw you, I can't remember a thing. No dream, no nothing. But, I met you, and I was brought into a beautiful world where music had colour, and it was so lovely. I wish I could perform, and share with everyone the power of music."

Zante grinned at the young girl. "There's nothing to say you can't keep experiencing those things, Ingvild-san. You can sing to your hearts content."

"Even though I'm a Leviathan? I've been hearing others speak, and how they wish for me to begin building myself up. Like Vali-san is, and you are, Zante-san. I'm not sure if I'm ready for such things, politics can be difficult for sure."

"It can be tricky once you're involved, but I'll make sure you're okay."

Ingvild nods slowly in thanks. "Zante-san, what do you plan to do?"

"Well, there's a few things I wanna do. Like, it might seem crazy, but I want to change how the Underworld operates. You see, as I said before, my Mom was…she was forced to marry my Dad, and it caused her much misery and pain. I've seen it time and again, and its shocking how people believe they can force things like love and stuff like that."

"So you want to change that." Ingvild noted, finding it beautiful. "Anything else?"

"So many things Ingvild-san. I want to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of my peerage members too."

Ingvild wasn't surprised to hear that. "I see…Zante-san, this world is a bit confusing, but I like when we're together. Can I, stay with you, and sing, for you?"

Zante felt his emotions bubbling at her gentle words. "I'd love if you did, Ingvild-san."

Ingvild showed a joyful smile, and she shudders side to side. "I'm glad I woke up in this time, and could sing together with you, Zante-san."

Zante scratches his cheek in a sweet manner. "Me too, Ingvild-san."

Ingvild pulled closer, and held onto his hand.

He held hers back, as they sat in front of the ocean.

They stared at the beautiful stretch of water, and enjoyed all of it.

Ingvild in her heart, had decided at that moment, she'd always stay with Zante, and she decided, she'd join his peerage, seeing his vision for the world, was a really good one, and one that she shared as well.

Whatever the future held, whatever force they'd be coming up against…Ingvild knew that together with Zante, she would be safe, and happy.

End chapter!

So this chapter had Ingvild begin to settle in with the others. Learning more about her Sacred Gear, and getting closer to the others, and by the end, Ingvild wishing to stay beside Zante who had been there for her, and shared with her. The Bael brothers also began showing their closeness was growing more. The peerage are also growing closer, and Akeno and Zante had a moment between them.

So, for the poll. It was super close, but yeah, the winner, is Isane. Sorry for those that didn't win, but not to worry, I've got ideas for Issei in another story in the future.

Anyway, thanks for voting, and, until next time where we're heading to Kuoh, thanks for reading!

Zante's Peerage.

Queen; Vali.

Bishops; Kuroka, Ingvild (mutation).

Rooks; Koneko, Free.

Knights; Xenovia, Irina.

Pawns; Ravel (x2), Le Fay (x1), Elmenhilde (x1), Rest Free.

Zante; Ravel, Serafall, Kuroka, Koneko, Akeno, Vali (fem), Ingvild, Xenovia, Le Fay, Elmenhilde, Irina, Sona, Isane, Rias, Asia,