Sorry about the last chapter, I honestly didn't think you would all take the end of that chapter so seriously, but I guess you did. So, to avoid future calamities like the last chapter, when you see Shin do something stupid, it's likely on purpose. I had been hinting up to this since the beginning of the story, and I had wrongly assumed that everyone had caught on. I'll try and avoid something like that happening again in the future.
Also, as I wanted to get this chapter out quicker than normal so I could clear this whole situation up, I didn't have enough time to do as much revising as I usually do, so there may be some grammatical errors in the chapter. Please PM if you see any so I can fix them.
Shin was on his knees, staring out his window, knowing this was the end. How did it come to this again? Oh, yea, that was right, he fucked up. He fucked up so bad, and now it was going to be the end of him.
Behind him, staring at him with a curious gaze, was a man with long crimson hair. The man was Sirzechs Gremory, and he was here to kill him. "You do know why I am here. Correct?" Sirzechs asked.
Shin sighed. "Yes. Rias told you about what I told her and everyone else. You're here to see how it's possible." Shin said.
Sirzechs stepped forward, the light from the window gleaming against his eyes. "Then you know what that means. Right?" Sirzechs asked yet again.
"Yes. You're going to kill me, and then I'm going to get dissected." Shin said as a bolt of lightning hit just outside, the raging storm not letting up one bit.
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Shin regretted his decision to tell everyone of his past the moment he spoke. He knew he made a mistake; he knew he wasn't thinking. He couldn't help but berate himself for being so stupid.
Now, everyone involved with Rias or Sona was avoiding him, even Rias and Sona themselves. It was obvious what was happening, someone had told someone else about Shin's previous life. The word was spread to a higher-up, eventually reaching Sirzechs or Serafall's ears.
No doubt, Ajuka heard about it eventually and wanted him right away. He would want to dissect the person capable of such a thing, to figure out what made them so special. Sure, reincarnation had been spoken of in some ways, such as being reborn as a baby, or a sacred gear being transferred to a new host once the previous one died.
But this was an entirely different level. If such a thing was possible, and they could figure out what allowed Shin to retain his memories, then it would be possible to achieve true immortality. Such a thing was worth too much to pass up on, no matter how valuable the person is. Shin, knew, this was the end. There wasn't any way to get out of this. Of course, assuming that it's all true.
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"You are awfully calm for someone who is about to die," Sirzechs said, analyzing Shin's reactions.
"Is that so?" Shin asked, not worried in the slightest, and that little bit is what made Sirzechs falter. Seeing Shin smirk, he knew something was wrong, something wasn't right. Somehow, someway, he had to have planned this. It was only at this moment, that Sirzechs realized what was going on.
"It's not true. Is it?" Sirzechs asked, causing Shin to chuckle, before laughing, then curling over and holding his stomach as he laughed very hard.
"Of course, it's not!" Shin said. "Come on, retaining information from a previous life? Please, if I had done so, I wouldn't have been stupid enough to reveal it so easily." Sirzechs was shocked, to say the least.
"I mean, come on, really? The tragic backstory was so cliché that you could open any manga and find one ten times better." Shin said, causing Sirzechs to chuckle a little.
"So then, if this was all a ploy, what was the point in it. What's the endgame here?" Sirzechs asked, a bit doubtful. After all, if this was true, then Shin must be a very smart person to have planned this far ahead.
"The end game was you," Shin said plainly, causing Sirzechs to tense. "I wanted to talk to you. But obviously, as a devil king, you can't just come to see someone simply because they want to talk to you. Even if I'm a part of your little sisters' peerage." Shin explained his resolve, leaving Sirzechs utterly shocked.
Sirzechs smirked. "I will hand it to you, your smart. But tell me, what role did the fallen angels play?" Sirzechs asked, testing Shin.
"They were a pawn, something to use to sell my story," Shin explained.
"And the backstory?" Sirzechs asked.
"A ploy to make you think I was dangerous. As it was, you would have likely sent someone else in your place if you didn't think I was a danger to Rias. However, if I was an emotionally unstable teenager, you would want to come to make sure Rias wasn't in any danger." Shin explained.
"The reincarnation part of the story?" Sirzechs asked, sitting down on the side of Shin's bed.
"It was the eye-catcher. If I had just gone on about an edgy backstory, why would Rias tell you? What reason would she have to tell you her newest peerage member has an edgy backstory? A peerage member that has retained memory from a past life however, now that would give her incentive to inform you about me." Shin explained.
This caused Sirzechs to release a chuckle, marveling at Shin's well thought out plan. "So then, the morning you pinned Rias to the wall is when it all started?" Sirzechs asked.
"No. It started way before that." Shin said, causing Sirzechs face to darken.
"So, you mean to tell me you already knew of the supernatural world?" Sirzechs asked.
"Yes, I thought you would have known that. I figured Sona would have told as such. I found out about the supernatural world when reading the books in the student council room. After finding out about the supernatural, I hinted it to them in ways that were discreet, just toying with them for my amusement." Shin said, not bothered by the killing intent focused on him in the slightest.
"Then when exactly did this plan start?" Sirzechs asked.
"It started when that fallen asked me on a date. By then, I had already awoken my sacred gear and could sense the difference between her and a human." Shin said, saying the first lie since Sirzechs entered the room. He couldn't sense anything different about Raynare when he met her, but he still knew she was a fallen.
"Alright, then how about this. Summarize your plan and tell me it." Sirzechs said, tired of getting bits and pieces of this plan of Shins.
"Alright. My plan started with the fallen angel Raynare. She asked me on a date. I had been planning to get into Rias' peerage already, I just didn't know-how. However, I knew they were watching me, I went along with the fallen, let her kill me, and then Rias revived me… The next morning, I pinned Rias to a wall, making her think I had a short fuse… From there the next step was killing Dohnaseek. I wanted to give Rias the impression that I didn't have a problem with killing… Next was the three fallen, where I made Rias think not only did I not have a problem with killing, but I enjoyed it. Next came the backstory to catch your attention. Obviously, the plan has worked up till now." Shin explained, making a simplified version of his plan.
"Ok, so then your plan worked. You have gotten my attention. What do you want?" Sirzechs asked, a bit annoyed.
"Well, it's simple really. I want to make a deal with you." Shin said, standing up and turning around, looking straight at Sirzechs. "I know of Rias' situation with Riser… I'll end it." Shin said, Sirzechs eyebrows narrowing.
"And what do you get in exchange?" Sirzechs asked dangerously, not liking one bit how Shin was using Rias as a pawn.
"I want you to make me a high-class devil if I end it," Shin said, suddenly feeling Sirzechs killing intent come back in full right after his statement. Of course, Shin had assumed something like this and had already planned accordingly.
"Give me one reason why I shouldn't kill you right now?" Sirzechs asked, his power of destruction flaring to life and sparking off his fingers.
"Because I'm worth too much to lose," Shin said, causing Sirzechs eyes to narrow. "It's not surprising you wouldn't know. After all, Rias isn't the sharpest tool in the shack." Sirzechs power of destruction grew stronger, causing Shin to smirk. He was really protective of Rias.
"My sacred gear's abilities at the current time is complete control over my body, and by extension, magic. On top of that, I have the ability to adapt to anything. You're a smart person, I'm sure you can see the potential." Shin explained, causing Sirzechs power of destruction to disappear in an instant.
"Does that mean you could even adopt other magics?" Sirzechs asked, shocked and intrigued. His question was answered when Shin suddenly formed a spear of light. "Astonishing," Sirzechs said, marveling at how he could now feel the holy magic inside of Shin. He could feel two completely different magic reserves, one of which being demonic, the other holy.
"Yes, it really is amazing. However, you think too small. Sure, being able to adapt to magic alone is a power beyond value. However, I said it can adapt to anything." Sirzechs eyes widened to epic proportions.
"So, you're finally seeing the big picture. Why stop at magic? If I can adapt the qualities of magic, why not adapt to the unique qualities of people. All I would need is some DNA, and if the person has something unique about them, such as your famous Power of Destruction, my sacred gear would adapt and take on the qualities, integrating it into myself. I would gain the Power of Destruction. And all it would take is something as simple as a drop of blood." Shin explained.
Sirzechs was shaken. Such power was definitely too valuable to lose, they couldn't run the risk of losing it. It was then that he realized something. "Don't tell me, you already-" Sirzechs' statement was cut short when Shin held out his palm and an orb or Power of Destruction appeared in it.
"I and Rias have made out a few times. Saliva is as good as DNA as any." Shin said smugly, smirking from ear to ear. "However, don't make the misconception that I don't care about Rias, or that she's merely a pawn. I do care for her, as both a friend and a potential love interest."
Sirzechs scowled. "And how do I know you won't end Rias' engagement whether you become a high-class devil for it or not? If she is a friend and a potential love interest as you say she is, would you really let her fall into the hands of someone else?" Sirzechs asked rhetorically.
Shin smirked; it was a good question. "Maybe I will, maybe I won't. The question is… Do you want to run that risk?" Shin asked, tilting his head to the side.
Sirzechs had no choice but to bite his tongue. "I'll give it to you, you are smart. But don't think you will be able to do stuff like this in the future again and get away with it. The only reason your alive today is because of the potential of your sacred gear." Sirzechs said as he stood up.
"I'd think less of you if I was able to," Shin said. "So, I assume we have a deal then?" Shin asked, knowing the answer already.
"Yes. If you end Rias' engagement to Riser, I will make sure you are awarded high-class devil stature." Sirzechs said, teleporting out of the room, and finally allowing Shin the chance to breath easy. Constantly antagonizing a man who could kill you with a flick of his wrist for almost half an hour was worrying to say the least.
His entire plan rode on the fact that Sirzechs didn't just outright kill him. Luckily, Sirzechs was a smart person, so he knew not to do something so rash. And now that he had his position as a high-class devil secured, he had everything he wanted really. Now all that was needed was to defeat Riser.
Now, he wouldn't have to act like a disturbed teenager anymore. However, it did come at the cost of everyone thinking he was one and that he had some edgy tragic backstory, but hey, it worked for Sasuke. Maybe it will work for him too.
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Walking down the street, Shin was carrying food in his hands. Three bags from this world McDonalds, as he arrived at the abandoned church. He had some people to visit. Walking into the abandoned church, he walked down the steps hidden behind a podium and walked into a room, watching as three people were trying to pull chains out of the wall.
Smirking, he walked forward and cleared his throat, making his presence known to the three. "Mittelt! You were supposed to keep watch and tell us when he was coming!" Raynare shouted, causing Mittelt to look down.
Shin chuckled, amused. "It's of no concern. I knew you would all try and escape anyways. But those chains connected to your neck suppress your supernatural powers. You're as strong as regular human at the moment." Shin said as he sat down on the front podium.
This situation right here was the aftermath of his sacred gear, the control aspect of it. His sacred gear makes it to where he doesn't need to know the how-to to anything he wanted to do. Just what he wanted to do.
Whatever he desired, his sacred gear would feed on his magic and make it into reality. And so, when he made that dome barrier of repulsive force, it also acted as an illusion. He didn't know how when it came to how the illusion worked, but that was the beauty of his sacred gear. He didn't need to.
Whereas the spectators all saw Shin kill the three fallen angels, or at least, they thought they did. In reality, he had made an illusion that took effect on anyone not inside the dome. If anyone was to look in the dome, they would see the illusion, which was Shin killing the three fallen. However what really happened was that Shin swiftly knocked the three out, then placed down three mannequins with illusions cast over them to look like the dead bodies of the three fallen. After he left, Rias destroyed what she thought was the body with her Power of Destruction. The only one who knew of the illusion was him, not even the three fallen knew of it. That led to this situation here, in which all three fallen were now locked in their old base, chained to the wall by their necks.
"What's the point in keeping us here? To use us as sex toys?" Raynare asked spitefully, knowing it was likely the reason. The last thing she remembered before waking up was Shin pointing his hand at all three of them, then a feeling equivalent of being hit by a truck hitting her.
Shin chuckled at Raynare. "Hmmm, sounds tempting," Shin said as he stood up, looking each of them up and down, making them squirm. "However, I'm not a rapist," Shin said as he turned and grabbed the three bags. "Here, eat," Shin said as he threw the three of them the bags.
Despite being skeptic about what's in the food, their hunger got the better of them and they started digging in. "So, if you do not keep us as sex slaves. Then why are you keep us?" Kalawarner asked nervously.
Shin walked up to them and pointed to the chains on their necks. "It for these chains. They don't just suppress your magic but absorbs all magic it comes into contact with. Then, when I want to, I just come along and…" Shin focused on the chains and started absorbing the magic inside of it, filling his body with more and more holy energy.
Raynare, Mittelt, and Kalawarner watched in the scene in shock. "How… How is that even possible?" Mittelt squeaked.
"It doesn't matter. The fact is that I can, and that's all you need to know. So, you asked me, what am I keep you for? Well, in short, you're rechargeable batteries." Shin said, the three's faces morphing into ones of horror.
"However, there is another option for you guys." Shin said, sitting back down on the podium. "You could become my lackies. Spies really. I'm not one to waste potential, and you lot have a lot of it. So, the option is yours, battery or spy." Shin said crossing his arms and sitting back.
The three fallen thought it through for a moment, all coming to the same conclusion. It was obvious what choice they were going to make. "We'll be spies!" The three said in unison, causing Shin to smirk.
"Great, that's good," Shin said as he walked up to all three of them and broke the chains. Afterword he used his sacred gear to cast a spell on all three of them. Feeling something weird overcome their body, they look at Shin.
"What was that?" Raynare asked worriedly.
"Oh, that? It was a spell. I basically embedded a bit of my magic into you and it acts as a kill switch and warns me when your thoughts turn awry. That way, if you think about betraying me, I can activate the kill switch at any time." Shin said, in sighting horror in all three of them. Although, that was only partially the truth.
The spell was a kill switch, but it didn't warn him when they had thought of betraying him. However, they didn't need to know that. "Anyway, I want you all to go back to whoever your boss is and tell them that whatever you were in Kuoh for has failed. Then, I want you to return to your duties. I expect you all to meet me here every Tuesday. If you fail to do so, then I will kill you." Shin said, smiling innocently.
"Alright, but don't you want to know who our boss is?" Kalawarner asked, confused.
Shin turned around and started walking off, not bothered. "No need, I already know who Kokobiel is, as well as what you were planning to do with Asia. Anyway, I need to get to school. I have some things to clear up there. I'll see you all next week, and don't be late!" Shin said as he left the church. All things considered, he thought things had gone pretty well.
He had the position of high-class devil locked down, he got three spies in Kokobiel's operation, and all it costed him was everyone he knew thinking he was emo. He was sure the emo thing would blow over within a week.
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