Chapter 8: A Calm Before the Firestorm

"You let your friends go by fighting their leader by yourself!? Awesome!" Haru's eyes went wide, "And? And? What happened next?"

"Hehe. Well he was the strongest opponent I've fought. Everything I tried was either blocked with his sword or dodged." I clutched my chest to make myself look hurt, "He was good, strong, fast, and scary. Whenever I hit him, he hit me back more. Even got a big cut over my chest."

"He was that strong?"

"Oh yeah, he could tell whatever my next move was and always stayed one step ahead of me. That's how he cornered me."

Looking scared, he gulped, "T-then, what did you do?"

"I used my head." Tapping my temple for emphasis, "No matter how strong an enemy is, they always have a weakness. It was then, I came up with a super, secret plan."

Haru leaned forward in anticipation, "Super? Secret? What!? What!? Tell me!"

"Hmmm, I don't know. If I tell you, then it wouldn't be a secret anymore." I playfully denied him.

"I promised I won't tell anyone. Please tell me. Please? Please? Please?" Haru unleashed the most powerful technique only a child can use, the puppy dog eyes.

My will almost crumbled but I held out, no way am I allowing myself to surrender like a weakling. Besides, I was going to tell him anyway, "Alright, only you." I leaned towards him in faux conspiratorially and whispered, "Hold out your hand."

Haru gleefully did as I said and I touched his with mine, "Now look at it."

He immediately looked at his palm but had a confused look a moment later, "Nothing happened?"

"Oh really? Check your other hand."

He did and yelped out in surprise. I used an illusion to make him see a tiny me doing basic katas on top of his hand. His eyes went as wide as saucers. Eventually, I ended the illusion because he looked like he forgot to breathe.

"SO COOL! Is this how you beat him?"

"That's right. I made him see things that aren't there and KO him with a kick to the back when he let his guard down. Don't try this without any professional supervision by the way. After that, I met up with my friends who beat the rest of the baddies and rescued the princess. The end."

"That's so awesome. What other adventures did you have?" Haru's practically bouncing on his seat.

Haru's definitely hooked, had to give a child friendly version of my fallen angel battles, he'll be mentally disturbed if I mention anything about Freed. I was going to tell him next about how I met Miho but his mom came and cut in, "Now, now, Haru. It's almost time for bed, you have school tomorrow remember."

"Please Okaa-san, just one more story?" Haru whined.

"No, off to bed." Mina lightly chided.

"Don't worry, Haru. I'll tell you even more interesting stories about my adventures next time." I ruffled his hair.

Haru pouted in annoyance but I could tell he likes it, "Promise?"

"Promise."

"Thank you, Daisuke-nii." He smiled brightly and went to his bedroom.

I turned to look my contractor, "He's gotten a lot livelier since the last time I saw him. Did something good happen?"

She just smiled in response, "It's because of you."

"Me?"

"Yes. Perhaps he is interested in devils, or maybe it's because you treat him like a little brother. Haru has got happier ever since he met you, bit by bit."

I scratched my the back of my head sheepishly, "I was just being myself."

"And because you did, both of us are grateful. I took your story into consideration. The publishers were greatly interested in it and will soon be released, they even said it might become a big hit." She then handed me a storybook, "This is the first book made, please take a look."

Proceeding to do so, my eyes widen. The title was 'The Magestica of Devil' and the cover has a picture of the protagonist that resembles me. I skimmed through and it seems like a similar story that revolves around the protagonist deciding the fate of humanity. "Takazuchi-san, this is..."

"You were the one who thought of the story, it was only appropriate that I give you some credit. However, as our contract forbids me to reveal the existence of devils, I decided to let everyone know about you in the form of a story. I am sorry if you feel offended."

"No, no, I'm honored. It'll feel a bit weird though, I've never thought that I was protagonist material."

"You are a protagonist to me and Haru at least."

"In that case..." I opened the book and flipped to the first page, "... can I get your autograph?"

Mina looked surprised and giggled, "You really are an interesting devil, Daisuke-san."

It really does feel weird though. Who would've thought that I would become so close to my first contractor, Mina-san starts to feel like my aunt, always talking to me so cheerfully and freely. Even Haru thinks of me as an older brother, I was the youngest so I never knew what it's like having a little brother to admire me as the coolest person in the world. Feels nice though, the warm feeling of being an older brother.

"Welcome back, Daisuke." Rias greeted me. Everyone's at the club room, ready to end today's work.

"Guys, you won't believe what just happened." I exclaimed excitedly with a wide grin which made everyone looks at me in shock. Can't say I blame them, I'm usually quiet and composed and now they see me like this. "Remember my first client, Takazuchi Mina-san and that I told her a story to so she can sell it as her own?"

I received collective nods.

Pulling out 'The Magestica of Devil' for everyone to see, "She decided to change it a bit and made me as the protagonist. Everyone's gonna see the name Daisuke the adventurous devil on this book."

Now that got everyone's attention, "No way! Daisuke, that's totally awesome. Let me see that book."

Issei went to take the book out of my hands and read the summary. Everyone except Rias went behind him and peer over his shoulders except for Asia and Koneko for obvious reasons, they went to his side.

"Daisuke, are you sure that is wise? Story or not , this may be revealing your abilities as a genuine devil to both angels and fallen angels. Depending on the story, they may feel insulted, as well as any Christians who believe in angels." Rias asked with a serious atmosphere.

"Don't worry about it. I bet most of the high rank fallen angels already know about me due to Double Burst. They found Issei's Boosted Gear through their sensors after all. As for the angels, as long as we don't mess with them, they won't actively try to find me. Nothing in that book reveals my abilities, most of them are made up, and it doesn't defile or criticise any of the beliefs of the three factions. Aside from a bit of the darker side of what devils do, nothing else portrays us as a whole. Mostly just about the characteristics of the protagonist, so it's all good."

"You really do know how to think, do you." Rias lost the seriousness and went back to being nonchalant, "I should have known that by now. But I need to read it just in case there is something."

"You just want dibs on reading it first." I teased.

"This is actually pretty good." I heard Issei commenting, "It's even got a bit of mystery about some girl in dreams and some mysterious monster infested island."

"Ara, ara, an adventure filled with danger and friends." Akeno covered her smile with a some interest in her tone.

"A sword wielding devil who represents the hope of survival. This requires further reading." Kiba sounded more drawn to the sword wielding part if the hint of challenge was anything to go by.

"They are gathering lost people and helping each other." Asia likes the less violent parts.

"... When will it be out?" Koneko monotonously asked.

"Takazuchi-san said it'll be published and out to public in three days. We can go to the nearest bookstore and buy them." I went back to grab the book back and hand it to Rias, "Be careful with that, it's the first book and I even got her autograph."

"Of course." Rias gently took the book, "I suppose I will see you tomorrow afternoon, you were so eager to buy lingerie after all."

...

I can feel everyone's eyes staring at the back of my head. Both my eyes twitch, "You did that on purpose."

"I do not know what you mean." Rias answered back with a too innocent smile.

"How could you!?" Issei grabbed my shoulders and shook me back and forth like crazy, "You and Buchou are a couple!? I thought we were friends, why didn't you tell me!?" He started crying with sadness and anger and wouldn't stop complaining, "Daisuke you bastard! I don't know whether to be angry with or happy for you. Hope you treat her well..." He eventually stopped and became a sobbing wreck.

I freed myself from his grip. Wish I could say the same for my uniform, it's got Issei's snot on it, "Calm down drama queen, we're not dating."

The pervert instantly went back to normal, "Wait, you're not?" Weird, I thought he would be more relieved than that.

"No, we're not. The CLOTHES..." I snapped my head to Rias who looks not sorry, "... are not for her or me, so don't think I swing that way. They're for Miho."

"Miho-chan? Is that not your familiar, she is still with you?" Kiba asked.

"Yup. She's a spirit like the Undines, her true form is a female girl. She's been wearing nothing but my slightly over-sized shirts and there is no hell way am I going alone with her to the female section to buy clothes. Hence, I asked Buchou for help."

"Like the Undines?" Issei shivered and became pale. He immediately looking at me with those serious eyes, "I am so sorry for you man."

Wait a second, does he think that Miho looks like a fighter with raw muscle. Okay, I couldn't stop my shoulders from shaking at that one. He's definitely in for a real surprise once I introduce her to him. Smiling slyly, "Don't worry, once Miho gets her clothes, I won't have a problem."

"Ara, ara. Why didn't you ask me for help? I would personally make sure her clothes would be the best for her."

"Because if I ask you, you would have secretly picked some very scanty clothes for her just to get a rise out of me and make me flustered."

"Ufufu, you know me so well Daisuke-kun." Akeno stares at me with something in her eyes. I don't why but for some reason I feel unclean.

"Miho, I'm home."

I heard footsteps coming and saw my familiar wearing one of my black shirts and a pair of short pants. She likes the hot baths and warm sun in the human world and decided to stay here, not to mention I bring back bentos for her from the convenience store which reminds me, I need to learn how to cook proper meals.

"Welcome back, Hanwei-sama." Miho warmly greeted me. The shirt does little justice to cover her assets, makes it hard to keep my eyes above her neck and it's even harder since she's kinda my type.

"Go get ready for training." She nodded and went to the spare room change into a shirt with ripped out sleeves, had to make sure her clothes doesn't catch fire. Took a while for her to learn to not strip in front of me but it was worth it.

I went my room, changed into my charred workout clothes and got my equipment. I saw Miho already ready at the living room and waiting in front of the wall with the magic circle I asked Rias to make for me. It teleports us to the clearing where I train and vice versa.

"Hanwei-sama, what will be doing today?" Once we got there, we started our usual warm ups and stretching.

"Same as usual, stamina training and sparring. But this time, I got an idea on how to increase the hotness of your flames." She looks happy. So far, she usually does physical training and using her flames during our spars.

"Power burst: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu." I figured out how to supplement my magic with my gear and produced five clones. Can't recklessly throw out spells though, I'm a Rook not a Bishop, need to make sure my magic levels aren't too low.

"You two get back to tree climbing and make sure we can stick and spar for at least ten minutes, you get started on water walking, and the last two work on our trump card. Go."

They nodded and went to get started. Miho and I ran some laps but after that I did push ups and sit ups while she did some dance moves. Then it was sparring time, usually with my Tenkugan (Sky Eye) activated, "Hanwei-sama, if I may, what is this trump card of yours? You have explained all your other techniques but this trump card. I am quite curious."

"Just a little something in case I run into enemies I can't beat. I'll leave it a surprise." By that, I mean a certain fire chicken I want to beat. I don't have anything to work around that damn immortality of his, but maybe a pre-made magic circle can.

"Very well." That's what she said but her cute pout meant otherwise and we got into our own battle position.

"Ready... Start!" A fireball was instantly thrown from her hands but I blocked it with a full body Buso (Armament). Running in circles around her, I wanted to find any openings. She repeatedly hurl small but fast fireballs at me, most were dodged with some occasional blocking. After dodging another one, I sped up and went for her stomach. Gasping in pain, she tried to make a fire wall and jumped back. I crossed my arms and quickly spreading them out to disperse the flames.

A stream of fire launched at me, she distracted me with a wall and then using a range attack to hit me. She's gotten better than when we first started. I got a little bit burned from what Buso can't protect. Miho closed in one me with an open fire-covered palm and hit my head. Going x2, I leaned back to avoid it and tried to hit her back but she dodged away. We traded blows for a few seconds, mine was a bit rigid, but hers were fluid like a dance. Miho twirled away from my jab and breathed out fire.

I avoided it by jumping left and tripled my stats to take it up a notch. This time I came to her with more ferocity, she was able to match me but I can see the strain on her face. It was until I jumped over her to avoid getting my solar plexus scorched and quickly kicked her back. She went crashing and tried to get up but I already had my fist towards her face. Closing her eyes, she waited for the impact but it never came, I stopped just before hitting her.

"You still try to take me head on too much. You okay?" My clothes were singed even more, would have lost a lot clothes already if it wasn't for Buso.

"I am fine. As always, you are strong Hanwei-sama."

I sat down next to her, sweat dripping down my face, "You're actually improving fast, you had more difficulty when I went x3 the first time. That's amazing."

Miho smiled happily at my praise, "Thank you very much."

*splash*

We fell into a comfortable silence. Well, as silent as my clones dousing the flames with buckets of water as it can get. Rias did say this place is resistant to fire, but Miho can still dish out a lot. "So how was handing out fliers today?"

"It was fine, the red and round device is still a bit confusing and some human males pestered me for my company." Miho made an annoyed face.

Yeah, some guys tried to pick up Miho. Her looks, body and pink hair didn't do much to make her inconspicuous. It's a good thing Rias let her familiar to instruct her on the first day of job and helped get rid of them. I'm not too worried about her since she's much stronger than an average human, but that doesn't mean I can't hunt them down if they overstep their boundaries.

"They didn't bother you too much, did they?"

"No, they retreated after a few attempts."

"At least you can take a day off tomorrow, Gremory-san is taking you to buy clothes remember."

"I still do not comprehend the need of clothes, my flames provide more than enough warmth."

"Yes, but it doesn't provide you modesty. You're gonna need something to wear if want to keep staying here. Besides, don't know why but most girls like shopping for clothes, maybe you'll enjoy it... just hope not too much." I whispered the last part.

"Perhaps. Does Hanwei-sama enjoy glancing at me in nice dressing? I overheard during my work females attract the attention and admiration of males through this method."

That just got awkward real quickly, "Um... I do like seeing you wearing more. But just choose the clothes you like, if you don't know which ask Gremory-san. Maybe we can get some fancier food after the shopping, there's still quite a variety of meals you can taste."

Now that got her attention, "Really? I would love to, the human world has much food with a variety of tastes. I never would have thought this chili sauce would be so tantalizing."

Chuckling at that, "And it's not just that, the human world has much more to offer. Games, anime, competitions, sports. I think you would even like to go to a sauna, it's a place where you let your body exposed to steam to release stress and relax the body."

"That would be most wonderful." Miho smiled happily.

Getting up, I offered my hand to her, "I think that's enough rest, let's go work on your flames."

She accepted my hand and we walked over to the pond. I don't know much about fire aside from what I've learned in physics and according to Miho, Salamander flames are not much different than how normal fire would act. I decided to try the method Sasuke used when he first learned his fireball jutsu as a kid.

"Alright, breathe out a constant flamethrower at the pond, but don't make it big, try to condense as much as you can to increase the temperature. Quality over size, the rate at which the water boils and evaporates will show how hot your flames are. And make sure you don't hit my clone."

Miho nodded and eagerly stepped forward. Taking a deep breathe, she exhaled hot flames towards the surface of the pond. The water bubbled, I can already see some steam being emitted and feel the heat by standing next to her. After about half a minute, she stopped to take in a few deep breathes and looked at me expectantly. "Good, think you can go at it again?"

She had a look of challenge and resumed her training. At least she can rest after training, I still got homework.

Meeting with Rias at the club room, this is the day where Miho's going shopping, just me, her and Rias. My King so graciously allowed us the day off to do so, until I find out we weren't the only ones.

"So, why are you guys here?"

"Ara, ara, I would like to help out picking Miho-chan's clothes. Two heads are better than one." Akeno reasoned, but her eyes danced with mischief.

"I thought I could take Asia to look around shopping mall again. And If Buchou and Akeno-san are going, I want to come too." Issei said with a lecherous gaze.

"I would like to go with Issei-san." Asia looked upset at the lack of Issei's attention.

"I got nothing better to do." Koneko said.

"I was dragged along." Kiba sheepishly explained.

My eyes darted towards Rias who was nonchalant with the whole thing, "Why not? The more the merrier."

Rolling my eyes, "I guess it's fine, at least I can hang out with the guys instead of waiting for you to finish." I closed my eyes and got ready to summon my familiar, "Alright, I'm gonna call her now."

"WAIT!"

My focus was interrupted by Issei's frantic shout with his hands outstretched.

"Wait. Let me prepare myself first." He shut his eyes tight and whispered something that suspiciously sounds like 'Not a girl, I can do this.' over and over. After taking a few deep breathes, he looked at me like he's going to war, "I'm ready."

'This oughta be good.'

Nobody else stopped me this time and Miho, in Kuoh's female uniform, emerged from my magic circle, "Good afternoon, Hanwei-sama."

"Hey Miho. There's been a slight change of plans, everyone in the ORC is coming. Is that fine with you?"

"It would be nice to have more people to help me." She turned to everyone and bowed, "Thank you for helping me today. I hope we can get along."

Everyone look baffled by Miho's appearance, except Asia who looked the same. They must have thought she would look like the Undines, totally worth it, their faces are priceless. But the funniest was Issei's, he didn't look surprised, instead his warface was stuck like he was turned to stone. This was almost as funny as when he first saw the water spirits.

"PFFHAHAHAHAHAHA!" I grabbed a chair to support myself, "Oh man, you should have seen the looks on your faces! Totally worth it!"

I finally got my revenge on Akeno.

"Hanwei-sama, is something bothering you?"

Wiping the tears of my eyes, "It's nothing, don't worry about it." I coughed in my hand in attempt to get back to normal and gestured, "Guys, this is Miho's true form. She's quite pretty, isn't she."

"Daisuke." Issei slowly said.

"Yeah?"

"You've been living with your familiar?"

"Yes."

"Who is incredibly hot?"

"Uh-huh."

"This whole time?"

"Yup." I popped the p sound.

Issei sped to me so fast that I don't think I could track him, even with my Tenkugan. "YOU BASTARD!" And proceeded to shake me with more vigor than last night, "I take back everything I said about you! You're living my dream, you got a cute girl who will do anything for you! You're-"

Before he could rant further, a brilliant hot flame appeared next to his head, "Release Hanwei-sama at once! Or not even your ashes will be spared!"

Miho's right next to us, her ignited hand aimed at Issei's head with flames hotter than ever. Huh, guess last night's training paid off. That, or she's really pissed if that snarl meant anything.

"Whoa, whoa!" I freed myself and quickly stood in front of Issei with a placating gesture, "It's okay, Miho. Calm down. We were just joking around, Issei didn't really mean me any harm. Just two friends casually messing with each other. Right Issei?"

My friend's face look terrified but he still had enough conscious to nod his head like crazy.

"See."

Miho extinguished her hand and bowed, "My apologies Hanwei-sama. I hastily assumed your safety was threaten."

Everyone else dropped their vigilance, not sure if I want to know what they'll do if I didn't defuse the situation. There's an awkward silence until Issei nervously said, "I-I'm sorry too. To both of you. Guess I got carried away."

"And I'm sorry for laughing I guess... Let's just put that aside, nobody got hurt. So, how about that shopping?" I wore a cheerful smile and clapped my hands together in attempt to raise back our spirits."

"As Daisuke said, a simple misunderstanding shouldn't dampen us on our day off." Rias stood up and walked to the door, "Let's go, I can think of so many outfits that would suit Miho."

Glad that's over with. I'll need to remember to keep Miho's volatility in check, never knew she had this much loyalty for me. Next thing that happened was my right arm felt like it was suddenly engulfed in two soft pillows. Turning my head, I saw that my familiar is holding my arm in between her breasts.

"Miho, why are you holding me like that?"

"As there will be many humans, I feel safer in your presence."

"Why don't you just grab my hand then?"

"Because I have always hold you like this." She said it like it was normal between us.

What does she mean by that!? I would have definitely noticed the incredible softness if she always hold me, but the point is I hadn't. The only times I remember she holds me is when... she's... in... salamander form...

I brought this on myself, didn't I.

"Ara, ara." I felt my other arm trapped in a similar softness, "It's not fair only Miho-chan feels safe."

The fuck!?

"Himejima-san, why are you holding me like that?" I asked in forced calmness.

"I also want to feel safe. And you said you like seeing my face." Her face got too close to mine for my liking, "Do you enjoy it?" She sensually whispered.

I don't know which one you're referring to, but I know you're getting payback at me for laughing!

"Hey look!"

"What the!?"

"Is that Akeno Onee-sama!?"

"Who is that guy?"

"Isn't he one of the new transfer students in 2-B?"

"Who's that other hot girl?"

"A flower in each hand!?"

This is getting ridiculous, I think my eyes are stuck in permanent twitching. The shopping mall is near the academy so lots of students are here as well, which means a whole bunch of new rumors will definitely be spreading like wildfire. Can't blame Miho since she's a bit wary of large crowds, but her pushing of breasts onto me isn't making this any better.

Worse still, Akeno is still latched onto me without any care in the world! Can't she take a hint that this will be bad for both of us? Wait a second, she's one of the academy's top idols, people will just think none of this is her fault and all the blame will be pushed to me!

Akeno! Mark my words, I am a very vindictive person! I will remember this!

"Here we are." Rias lead us to the clothes store on the second floor. "They have a nice selection here and the quality is good as well. We can find everything we need here."

"Gremory-san." I looked at her dead in the eye, "I trust that you will find proper attire for Miho?"

"Yes?" She responded confusingly.

I instantly brighten up, "Perfect." And immediately slipped out of the girls' grasps, and pushed Miho towards Rias, "Miho, be a good girl and listen to Gremory-san. I'll be back in about two hours or so. Go have fun."

Grabbing Issei's and Kiba's wrists, I ran out of there, "Come on guys, let's go check some manga."

Issei and Kiba didn't get a chance to say anything as I dragged them, the book store isn't that far actually. This serves the purpose of hanging out with the guys of ORC, if you minus Gasper, stopping Akeno who might pull me into choosing clothes for Miho, and stopping Issei from perving on Miho as she tries out new outfits. Though I not sure the last one will happen, he seems kinda scared of her now. Great, now I sound like her overprotective father. Wonder what happens if she actually falls for him...

Meh, I'll think of something if that happens.

"Daisuke-kun, was that not a bit excessive? We left the girls just to look for manga." Kiba said while flipping a sword related manga.

"It's not the manga that I want." I opened a manga about magic, "Okay, maybe a little. I just don't want to get stuck in between those two any more than I have to."

"How can you say that?" Issei looked aghast, "I would do anything to get your spot."

"Have you forgotten what all those other students whispered? They'll think I'm some bad guy who coerced them into doing it. I usually don't care about false rumors, but having people to see me do something I don't want to do is a different story."

"Are you sure you are not exaggerating?" Kiba looked away from his manga towards me.

I pointed at my face, "Do I look like someone who can attract a girl like Himejima-san with looks alone? Call it a gut feeling, I just know those rumors will start."

"You got a few girls' attention already." Issei whined.

Wait. What?

"What do you mean?" I gave Issei my full attention with a raised eyebrow.

"You seriously don't see it?" Issei looked at me as if I'm some dense idiot. Oi, you're the last person I want to give me that look!

"See what?"

Kiba's polite smile turned into an amused one, "Perhaps you are not as perceptive as we initially think."

"For once, I completely agree with you Kiba." Issei seconded with a smile of his own.

Now they're ganging up on me!? What do they mean I already got a few girls? Miho's just doing what she thinks is normal, and Akeno's just getting back at me. Hell, I've seen her teasing both me and Issei, she only steps up her game if I try to sass her back.

"Whatever." I'm gonna put a stop to this before it gets any more complicated, "I'll figure it out sooner or later. Now, you two got any recommendations? I've seen a bit about some of these but not the whole thing."

"I know just the perfect manga." Issei grinned.

"That isn't hentai."

And his grin vanished as he deflated, "You should at least try it, they're not just about sex. Some of them have great stories."

"... I'm gonna regret this. Fine, show me ONE of them. If I think it's good, I'll try out a second one."

"I knew you'll see it my way! Wait right here." Issei fist pumped and went to the adult section.

Looking at my sword-loving friend, "Got anything that's good?"

He simply handed me a manga, "This one tells a tale about the protagonist who can morph his hands into swords."

Interesting. Issei returned with a manga that has a big breasted girl with horns. He looked left and right before closing in and whispered, "You're a smart guy, so I brought one that involves tactics with sex. I never really understood them but the drawings are pretty good."

My eyes darted from the book to Issei who was giving me a thumbs up. I know I've watched High-School DxD but it was the censored version, I was more interested in the story and Sacred Gears. I weighed the pros and cons of buying this, will Miho find out about this book?

Sighing, "I'll buy it."

After buying our mangas, we went back and found the girls already done. Miho came out wearing a one piece dress with frills, it really suited her. Then it was a group meal with doughnuts, window shopping, and eventually it was time to go back home. Rias really went crazy because I'm carrying eight large bags of new clothes, whereas she and Miho are carrying one normal bag each.

"Thanks again for everything, and you didn't really need to help me carry that."

"Your welcome, it is only natural for me to help my adorable servant."

"You want to stay over for dinner, I'll order pizza. It's the least I can do to pay you back."

"I'll take you up on your offer then."

Unlocking the door and entering the apartment, "Miho, you can go take a bath first, we're having pizza tonight."

"Yes, Hanwei-sama."

Placing all the bags in Miho's room, I went to the kitchen to hide that porn in one of the cabinets and prepare a drink for the guest. Problem is that I only got milk, I wasn't much of a tea person and didn't think I would have a guest so soon.

Going back to the living room, "Hope you don't mind... Gremory-san? Where'd you go!?"

"In here!"

She's in my room? What the hell!? She better not be trying to dig through my stuff for fun. I put the glass of milk on the table and went to find my mischievous friend, "Gremory-san? Why are the lights off?"

There's something on the floor, I think it's... her uniform!? Hearing the door closed behind me, I turned around and saw Rias in her underwear.

'No, no, no, no, NO! You gotta be fucking shitting me!'

"Gremory-san, what the fuck are you doing!?" is what I want to say, but all I managed to utter was the first word before she tackled me to my bed. Her legs in between of mine.

"I know you are surprised by this. But please, just listen to my one request."

I gulped.

"Make love to me." She begins to unhook her bra.

"Wait, wait, I'm flattered but why not Issei? I'm sure he'll do it in a heartbeat."

"Issei is a good person, but I'm sure you will know about my true intentions." Her bra dropped and her big, round breasts with pink nipples were exposed. "I am sorry, but I'll try to be quick. As long as I can escape from him, I'll do anything. So please..." Her shoulders are shaking and she's starting to tear up, "... have your way with me."

I'm still trying to process what the fuck is happening to me, but one thing's for sure, she looks anything but happy.

Tears were starting to drop, "Please forgive me, I don't care if you hate me for this." She pulled down her panties.

How am I gonna get out of this? Is this really the manipulative devil I once thought who intentionally left Issei to Raynare's death? Is this the proud King who hasn't spaced out due to her problem? Is keeping my secret really worth seeing the one person who has helped me so much in such sadness?

Her panties were finally off and she's now completely naked, "I will earn your forgiveness no matter how long it takes."

No, I already know the answers to all those.

"Gremory-san."

"This is my first time, so please be gentle."

"Gremory-san." I said louder.

"At the very least, I can do all the work and you can relax."

"GREMORY!"

That got her attention, "It won't work. Losing your virginity won't free you from Raiser, it will only make your parents angry."

"Da-Daisuke, how do you know that?" She covered her opened mouth with her hand.

It's all or nothing. I can't take back what I said, all I can do now is to believe in her, "Gremory, listen to me. I know a way to get you out of this marriage, but you need to promise me that you won't tell anyone about this. Not to the others, not your parents, and especially not to your brother."

"What are you tal-"

"Gremory! Can you promise me!?" I commanded with the most serious voice I could make.

"Y-Yes." She stuttered out almost out of reflex.

"Good, now don't interrupt me because Grayfia will arrive any minute." Her face showed astonishment at that name. "Tomorrow at the club room, Grayfia will be there and Raiser will appear through a magic circle. After an argument between you two, Grayfia will propose a Rating Game after giving us time to train. But it's not enough, we need 14 days to train. Remember, two whole weeks. If we win, you'll be free."

"Daisuke, what are you talking about?" She got up and looked at me with slightly red eyes.

"The future. I'm trusting you with one of my most important secrets. Don't make me regret this."

A flash of red light erupted in my room and out came the Queen, "Ojou-sama, I did not think you would use such underhanded tactics such as this to break off your engagement. Your brother and parents would be upset of your actions." Her voice is strict and demanded respect.

Rias stood up with her back to Grayfia, her eyes are still a bit puffy and she probably didn't want to show any weakness. "To whom I give my purity to is my decision and mine alone."

"You must remember, as the next heir of the Gremory Household, you should not show your skin to any lowly devil on a mere whim, even should that devil be your servant." Grayfia admonished as she picked up Rias' uniform.

Rias, however, spun around a glared at Grayfia, "Do not assume any of this is simply a mere whim. Onii-sama's Queen or not, I will not allow you to insult my adorable servant. Never repeat what you have said in front of me again."

The Queen looks more perplexed than intimidated and bowed, "My apologies. However, the fact still remains your actions will have ramifications not only to your family, but to the Household as a whole." She gave the clothes to Rias and finally acknowledging my presence, "How do you do? I am Grayfia, a maid to the Gremory Household. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Grayfia definitely gives off a different feeling, I don't have any innate sensory abilities and yet I can tell that she exudes power, "Likewise. My name is Tan Han Wei, second Rook of Rias Gremory."

"Grayfia, did you come on your own, or did my parents ordered you, ... or by Onii-sama's will?" Rias asked as she hook her bra back on.

"All of the above."

"I see" Rias turned to me with an unreadable look, I'm guessing it's about what I said before, "Daisuke, I am sorry about tonight. Let's talk more about this tomorrow." She walked to Grayfia with whatever dignity she can muster, "Grayfia, we shall discuss this more back at the Household. May I bring my Queen with me?"

"Of course, it is a Queen's duty to remain by their master's side." A red magic circle appeared under Grayfia and the fully clothed Rias.

"Gremory-san." She looked at me, "Remember what I said, and I promise..." I gave her a confident smile with my fist towards her, "... I'll make sure everything will be alright." Her gloomy face regained back some life and both of them are gone.

Letting out a breathe I didn't know I was holding, that was one of the most wrong situations I've been in. Turning my head to the door, "Miho, are you there?"

A few seconds of nothingness later, my door slowly opened, "My apologies for eavesdropping, Hanwei-sama. I did not know of the right choice to make."

I sighed in exhaustion, "It's okay, how much did you hear?"

She, in her new light pink pajamas, fidgeted a little, "Since when Gremory-san begged for your forgiveness."

Patting the spot next to me, Miho sat on the bed in silence. My hand went forwards which made her flinch and close her eyes, but she re-opened them after noticing that I'm patting her head, "I'm not angry, Miho. It's just..."

She looked at me with those pink eyes filled with confusion.

"I think it's time for you to know about my true origins."

A.N.: Hey guys, I wanted to finish this sooner, but life got in the way. So, Daisuke finally reveals his secret, bet lots of you are wondering if he will. I thought about changing it a bit but I'm not good with original stories, hope you all like it. Please leave a review and tell me what you think.

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