Chapter 45: Unexpected Visitor!
Ajuka Beelzebub walked towards the golden castle with a sense of dread building up in his throat. The sheer implication of what could go wrong with this confrontation had the Maou on edge. Whereas his company, best friend and fellow Maou, Sirzechs Lucifer marches towards the castle with purpose and a great deal of rage building up in his eyes.
On the pathway leading to the main gates, ghostly hooded apparitions appeared lined up left and right, welcoming them with a bow. Hades' minions, Grim Reapers. Undead Spartan warriors rising from the dirt, armed with spears and shields as they kneel before the two Maou. In the heavens above, flying harpies screeched as they circled the castle like vultures.
As the gates opened, they were welcomed with the splendor sight of the castle halls. Decorated with various riches, paintings of Hades and his family. And various magic artifacts Ajuka could tell were of great value. They walked by the entrance to a giant library, filled with a huge riches of books. Magic grimoire's, books surrounding the Greek Pantheon, and also every other Pantheon in existence. Ajuka even recognized some of his own research material books within the library.
They entered the great hall which was like a nature exhibit, beautiful nymphs that could rival a succubus' beauty filled the hall with laughter as they played in the water fountain, and ran through a dense forest of trees. Then they finally arrived to the gate leading to the throne room, and Ajuka steeled himself eradicating the nervosity on his face as they entered.
"Welcome, current Lucifer and Beelzebub. I have been expecting you." The sight of Hades in his "business attire", his human like features with slight pointy elf-like pierced ears. His gentle flowy silver hair, and his blue fiery ember eye, which to Ajuka felt like it pierced through his very soul. While the facial mask covering his other eye glowed in an ominous blue, burning like a bright flame.
Sirzechs upon laying eyes on the God of the Netherworld, snarled in anger and was about to take a step forward, but was stopped by Ajuka. Ajuka with his calm approach took a step forward. "Lord Hades, I thank you for such a warm welcome to your palace. Before we begin our talk, I would like to make our intentions clear. We did not come here to fight."
Sirzechs continues to glare at Hades, who calmly smiles at them. "I see." Hades' demeanor showed that he knew he was untouchable, no, his sheer aura alone made him feel untouchable to Ajuka. "Well then, may I offer you some hot beverages perhaps? And don't worry, it's not made with any material from the Netherworld so it is safe to consume without ending up bound here."
"I appreciate the hospitality, Lord Hades. But we must decline." Ajuka politely refused with a bow, although one could tell he was on guard and didn't trust Hades' intentions right now, despite the God's neutral reputation.
"I see. Well then, what brings you to my domain?" Hades gently smiled at them, and this time Sirzechs pushed Ajuka aside and stepped forward with a demanding voice.
"What is it you want with Itachi Sitri?" Sirzechs was practically shaking with anger, as he stares down the God who is allegedly messing with his future brother-in-law. "Don't try and deny it, we know it's you, Unseen One. If you don't stop intervening in my younger brother's life… I will result to violence." Sirzechs, openly declaring he views Itachi as a younger brother, flashes his aura of destruction to intimidate Hades.
Hades snorts out a laughter at the threat. "I see now why the current Beelzebub came along. Sirzechs Lucifer, while I will acknowledge you are viewed to be stronger than I with that insane level of destructive power of yours. You still lack the needed tools to kill someone like I." Hades smirks, referring to Divine Weapons, the main tool known to be able to slay Gods.
"Don't be so sure… My power is enough to erase you, Lord Hades." Sirzechs' eyes flashed red from his destruction aura, causing Hades to chuckle.
"I wonder." Hades humored. He was confident in his durability to survive Sirzechs' True Form of destruction. But at the same time, it didn't look like Hades was willing to put it to the test. Especially within his own castle.
"What are you scheming?" Sirzechs accused, not having come here to play mind games.
"Scheming? I don't scheme Sirzechs. I plan. Gods don't have any need for schemes after all. Our will, is what shapes the foundation of the world, the multiverse and all life." Hades created a spinning miniature specter of a new universe itself within his palm, shaping it and expanding it to his will. "We also decide between creation… and destruction." Hades squeezes the universe within the palm of his hand, erasing it from existence in the blink of an eye.
"What are you planning then? With Itachi Sitri?" Ajuka asked a follow up question.
"Husband?" A new voice came into the room, as Persephone the wife of Hades entered looking confused. "What is going on here?"
"Nothing my dear wife. Just welcoming the current Lucifer and Beelzebub." Hades rose from his throne, and approached his wife. Gently stroking his hand against her face. "Trust me beloved." Persephone grasped her hand onto her husband's and smiled. "Always." Persephone had full trust in her husband.
"Not to break you two up. But we demand answers Lord Hades. Why did you reincarnate Itachi Sitri and bestow upon him Godly powers?" Ajuka seeing an opening to catch Hades off guard with his wife present, pressed on his question.
Persephone at hearing this, gasps in shock, looking at her husband who doesn't even react at the accusation. "Why?" Hades grabs Persephone's hand and kisses it tenderly before looking to face Ajuka and Sirzechs. "You ask like mortals questioning the methods of God. But unlike most Gods, I am not one to not offer a simple answer, to a simple question." Hades practically admitting to these accusations had Persephone even perplexed, but her faith in Hades never faltered for even a moment.
Hades tucks his hands into his pockets, as he walks towards the two Maou. Each of his steps echoing through his castle, sending shivers of dread down the spines of his minions around the castle. "All of my actions… All of my deeds… My plans and my will… All of it, is for the glory of Olympus. And most of all, for my family."
Sirzechs in anger at the responds flares up his power which startles Persephone. "And all I do… I do for my family. And with Itachi marrying my sister, that includes him too."
Hades calmly smiles at Sirzechs with great confidence. "And for that, I have nothing but respect for you. Sirzechs Lucifer. The only Devil in all of history, to have earned a spot amongst the Top 10 Strongest Beings in all of Existence. Well… unless you count Trigon as a Devil that is. The boundary you make between Devils and Demons aren't that clear at times."
Ajuka has had enough of these games and bluntly asks. "What purpose does Itachi serve that benefits Olympus?" Before Ajuka can take another step closer to Hades, a blade appears in his path pushed against his throat. A pale skinned young boy with spiky black hair like Persephone's, blue fiery ember eyes like Hades. With a burning laurel crown on his head. Dressed in a black and red toga, decorated with bone white belts leading to a triple-headed hound skulls on his shoulder. His strong muscular arms decorated with red bands and ribbons. The son of Hades and Persephone, Zagreus the God of Rebirth stands in Ajuka's way.
Zagreus looks the spitting image of Hades' human-like "business form". And his aura radiated of pure and utter divine strength. With his divine aura, they could tell, the boy held the potential to be everything that Hades was and more.
Ajuka and Sirzechs also found themselves surrounded by soldiers made of bones wielding weapons. As they rose around a pale skinned young girl, with short cut black hair perfectly framing her face. Her eyes black like Persephone's but her iris glowed in a blue fiery ember like Hades'. Her left arm appeared to be spectral as it glowed in a supernatural green glow, revealing her skeleton underneath. She wore a laurel crown that glows like embers. Her body was slender and voluptuous, and fitted nicely into a saffron-colored dress. Her right arm decorated in braces and jewelry with marks of skulls. The daughter of Hades and Persephone, Melione the Goddess of Ghosts. She was a spitting image of her mother Persephone and much like her brother, looked to be around the age of high school students.
"Now, now, Zagreus, Melione. That is not how we treat our guests." Hades put his hands on both his children's shoulders, looking with a gentle gaze as he guided them over to their mother. Who was quick to embrace her children.
"We thought father was under attack…" Zagreus glared at the two Maou from the corner of his eye. While Melione was gentler than her brother and shaking, having worried for her beloved father's safety.
"No children should try and protect their parents from danger. That is a parent's duty to their children." Hades lectured while Persephone held her children tightly. "But nevertheless, you two make me so proud." Hades smiled at his children, his son already quite the powerful God. And his daughter was a mighty Goddess. "You two grow up so fast."
Hades then looked to Ajuka and Sirzechs. And answered Ajuka's question before his children had interrupted. "Apokalypsis." Hades says, and Sirzechs raises a brow.
"The apocalypse?" Ajuka translates it from Greek. But still, he and Sirzechs look confused at Hades' answer.
"I know… crazy talk, right? I sound like an insane human spouting that the end is coming. Well, it is true." Hades reveals with a casual smile. "The Sisters of Fate, have foretold of the end times. This conflict between Ophis and Great Red. The same clash that once kickstarted the creation of time and space, Gods, and the multiverse itself. Will bring an end to it all."
Ajuka and Sirzechs share a quick look of disbelief, and then return to look at Hades. "That still doesn't explain why Itachi is involved…" Sirzechs grows impatient with the God of the Dead.
Hades sighs, and rolls his tongue against the inside of his cheek, like he is trying to figure out a simple way of explaining things. "The Sisters when they told me of this prophecy. Revealed that there was a way to prevent it, mostly anyway. They found it strange themselves, as for once… a prophecy showed multiple outcomes for them. One where we all die. Where Gods only die. Where Devils only die. Where humanity only dies. And so on and so forth. But, one thing they all besides the original prophecy where all of us died, shared in common. Was one particular mortal soul. One they believed could sway either Ophis or Great Red to his favor. That person, is Itachi." Hades revealed which had both Sirzechs and Ajuka look absolutely shocked. The sheer idea that anyone could gain either Ophis or Great Red on their side seemed unthinkable unless it was through serving either Infinity being.
Hades then continued as he seated himself back onto his throne. "So, it was a no brainer honestly. Either I let everything in the multiverse, and the mirrored worlds of the multiverse, the Underworld, Godly realms, Heaven, Purgatory… I could either let them all die. Or, I take action and go into the Shinto land of the dead, and snatch up a mortal soul, and save some of us from the end." At hearing Hades' reasoning, Ajuka looks to be in deep thought. Trying to figure out Hades' real angle here.
While Sirzechs asks. "Wait, you said Itachi could sway Ophis or Great Red… why does that still mean the end for some of us?"
Hades simply shrugs and responds with an obvious answer. "It's simple… Ophis and Great Red can't get along, and refuse to coexist. And even Itachi can't change that. So, if he sides with one, he still needs to fight the other. And with Ophis or Great Red united with Itachi and us as an army against the other. Well, we would win, but the collateral damage would still spell the end for a great deal. But not for everyone. I aim, for Olympus and my family to be included amongst the survivors. That is my goal, plain and simple."
At Hades' revelation, Sirzechs couldn't blame him for his reasoning. As Sirzechs himself would do anything to protect his family and loved ones. But Ajuka has more questions. "If so… then why reincarnate Itachi as a Devil? Why not a Greek God? Or a mere human for that matter? Why did you specifically pick, a devil family, huh?"
Hades chuckles, looking genuinely impressed. "You have quite the eye for detail, Ajuka Beelzebub. And to answer your question, like I said earlier. The Sisters of Fate foretold of many alternate outcomes. So, I made it my business to have Itachi's life, follow a certain route of the prophecy that meant my family and Olympus survives. It is also why I am sharing this information with you. It was all a part of my plan, a part of the prophecy. The route in which Itachi is reborn as a high-class Devil, exposed to the arrogance of High-class devil society with a few exceptions. Encounters, and learns of the world of the supernatural from birth. And giving him a slight touch of divinity added, will set him on course to confront various Gods out of curiosity for himself. And with the selfish nature of Devil biology, Itachi would want to crave more knowledge of his newly discovered powers. And see the Gods, flaws and all. He will pick his allegiances, and turn the rest to his enemies. And then side with one of the Infinity beings. And thus, the great battle for survival will begin."
Ajuka still has his suspicions and follows up with. "And where exactly, does this route of the prophecy leave us Devils?"
Hades smirks. "You will not end up extinct, if that is what you mean. The bad roots of your kind will be sorted out and eliminated. Sirzechs Lucifer, in fact your family is on the route to survive. As are Olympus and my family. I personally consider that a win for both of us. And just so you all know. There were other routes I could have picked that would have included the survival of Olympus. But not the survival of Devil kind. I suggest you both be careful on your approach with Itachi and this new information. Should you not want to alter your own course. After all… Itachi is accustomed to killing his own kind. Try and not increase the number of people with this information at hand. Odin is already being a pain in the butt with his meddling and snooping."
Sirzechs and Ajuka exchange a look at receiving this threat from Hades. Ajuka then gives Hades a cheeky smile. "And I have a piece of advice for you, Lord Hades. Be careful when it comes to prophecies. You Greeks do have a history of prophecies coming true when you try and prevent them. Like your father for example… you should learn from his mistakes."
At the mentioning of Hades' father Chronos, the God's smile fades as one could tell his anger is bubbling up glaring at Ajuka at the mere mentioning of his father. "Good day." Ajuka bids the Gods farewell, as he and Sirzechs turn around to leave.
Hades twiddles his fingers around the armrests of his throne, as he begins to whistle in a chilling unsettling tune. A tune that echoes through the castle and its halls, as well as throughout the entire Greek Netherworld. All the way to Elysium to the Asphodel fields, to the depths of Tartarus. The tune of Hades' whistles, leaves the entire population of souls in his kingdom to tremble in fear.
Persephone looks at her upset husband, her children standing close by looking at their father from where he sat. 'All in our realm trembles in fear at the sound of Hades' whistles. With it echoing throughout the entire realm, making the source hard to pin down. And with my husband's ability of invisibility, it makes all fear that the God of the Netherworld is nearby. All the subjects and habitants of our kingdom, hide and tremble in fear, or kneel for their King.' Persephone reveals, as the status of her husband Hades were both feared and respected. He was a true King of his realm, and a mighty God that could shape the universe and bend it to his will. Persephone had nothing but love and respect for her husband. But seeing him on edge like this was a rare sight indeed.
Ajuka and Sirzechs board Charon's ferry once more, and are taken back towards the entrance of the Underworld. Once again paying the ferryman for the ride, Ajuka and Sirzechs leave the realm of Hades. Once out from the realm of Hades' influence, Sirzechs begins discussing with Ajuka on what they had learnt. "What do you think?"
"… I don't deal in prophecies." Ajuka said a little hesitant in his reply.
"Yeah, I have a hard time believing it as well. But at the very least I understand where Hades is coming from. A man would do anything to protect their family." That was an aspect of himself that Sirzechs could relate to Hades, even though he now despised the God for interfering with Itachi's life like this. "Do you think Itachi-kun is in any danger?"
Ajuka sighs and shakes his head. "I don't think so. I doubt Hades would want to remove his get out of jail free card. If Hades believes Itachi is the key to prevent his family and Pantheon's demise, then Hades has no reason to kill Itachi. But… I do see the potential for Hades being a threat to Itachi and ourselves. But for now, there is no need to rush into things. We must just keep an eye out." Ajuka then clenches his fists as he had to admit one thing. "But there is one thing I agree with Hades on. And that is that we don't share what we have learnt today with anyone. Not even Azazel, and especially not Itachi."
This was much to Sirzechs' dismay, but he could not argue. "I agree… as much it pains me to say it. But one thing is for sure. If anything happens to Itachi-kun, I am holding Hades responsible." Sirzechs shakingly bawled his hands into fists, and radiated with pure power and anger.
Meanwhile, the prophesized child in question, Itachi was sound asleep in his bed back in his home in the human world. Waking up to the light of the sun shining into his eyes through the gap of the curtains on his window. Itachi sits up on his bed, stretching his arms. Looking to his right, he sees head of red hair and a familiar voluptuous shape hidden underneath the covers. Hearing the faint sound of giggles, as a hand reaches up and caresses his abs. Itachi looks with a smirk. "Someone is eager in the morning." As Itachi pulls the covers down, he gains an unexpected shock.
"With a young stallion like you, I would always be in the mood, rawr~" A young beautiful woman, with a huge bosom with pink perky nipples rose up from the covers. Itachi was stun locked, this woman greatly resembled Rias with her crimson red hair, but instead of blue eyes, hers were lavender in color and gave of a mischievous vibe. And she was shorter than Rias from the looks of it. "So, pretty boy…" Naked as the day she was born, this woman sat on top of Itachi's lap with a sly smirk on her face as she wrapped her arms around him, pushing her soft bosom and nipples against his. "How about a good morning kiss~?"
The suddenly Itachi's bedroom doors were knocked down, as Rias storms in to see this other red-haired woman climbing onto the stunned Itachi. "Ah, Rias-chan, good morning~" The woman casually greeted.
"Get off my boyfriend you old hag!" Rias snaps at her, to which she only giggles.
"Hey, pretty boy. Do I look old to you?" Runeas holds Itachi by the chin and makes eye contact.
"Uh, well… no. But then again, no female devils do because they-" Itachi stopped himself midsentence feeling this woman's grip on his chin tighten, a dangerous glare hidden behind a kind smile and gentle gaze. "But you look naturally young…" Itachi corrected himself as he felt a chill run down his spine.
"Yay!" She cheered and hugged Itachi's face to her bosom. "See, Rias-chan, I'm no old hag!" She playfully pouts, but Rias is not having it. Seeing Rias' angry expression and her aura radiating, the woman sweat dropped. "Oopsie, maybe I went too far this time?"
After a session of Rias scolding the woman, they all found themselves in the living room as the woman was now dressed in a female Kuoh Academy uniform. Smiling carefreely while showing peace signs. Whilst Rias stands next to her making proper introductions. "Anyway, this is Runeas Gremory… my ancestor and the first generation of Gremory."
"Yay! Yay!" Acting youthful, the ridiculous old devil flashed peace signs at these young devils.
"Is this person the Gremory that is recorded in the legends?" Xenovia looked in awe, as she like the rest of the group were surprised.
"If she's a first generation, then isn't she as old as the Underworld itself?" Kuroka whispered to Raven who gave a light shrug. "Probably not, the timeline between when the Underworld was made and Devils came to be is unclear." Raven whispered back.
While everyone was surprised and shocked at seeing the First Generation of Gremory before their eyes, Itachi stoically and casually responded with. "Ah, it's an honor to meet you, lady Gremory." Being polite, and ignoring the situation this morning, Itachi bows at the first generation of Gremory.
"Whoa! What a polite youngster! You can just call me Runeas onee-chan!" Runeas laughed as she patted Itachi on the back.
"In all honesty I fear Serafall would kill me if I did." Itachi mumbled as he could practically hear his older sister protest against Itachi calling anyone else "onee-chan". Runeas giggled in responds, and then looked to Rias. "Sorry for this morning by the way Rias-chan. It was just a prank bro~ As the young people say~ Besides, pretty boy here is quite ripped~" Runeas giggled as she felt Itachi's muscly arms.
"Super-duper Great Obaa-sama, please refrain from causing trouble for my dearest Itachi." Rias calmly talked down to her ancestor who flinched at being called "Super-duper Great Obaa-sama".
"Rias-chan you've not only grown in height to tower over me, but your tongue has grown sharp and crude as well… Is this how young people rebel?" Runeas acted near tears, as she hugged onto Rias affectionately.
"I must say, I am surprised this is the first time I hear of the first generation of your family still being alive." Itachi ignoring the antics of Runeas looked to Rias with a slight surprised expression. Revealing that not even Itachi had known of Rias' ancestor.
"Well… in all honesty I didn't know either." Rias revealed as she tried to push away her ancestor. "Last time I met her I was too young to even remember. I have only seen her in photographs. I didn't think she was still alive, but here we are."
Looking really smug, Runeas held her head up high. "That's right. I'm one of the First Generation'-sama of the Underworld whose life and death are generally unknown to the public. Well, if I had announced my existence, I would have gotten into all sorts of trouble, just like the First Generation of Bael, so I decided to keep my life and death unknown. I think there are many progenitor Devils like me. There are First Generation' Devils who have perished in the war between the Three Factions. But I got away and survived it."
"… Yet here you are proclaiming yourself alive to all of us." Akeno pointed out, noticing that Damian in the background was taking some photos of Runeas from questionable angles.
"Quit it." Harry scolded Damian and even robbed him of his camera.
"Hey! Freedom of speech pal!" Damian jumped up in a comedic attempt to get his camera back.
Sona on the other hand looked perplexed of her own. "Makes me wonder if the First Generation Sitri is still alive…"
"Why not just ask her?" Saji suggested to his master, I mean if anyone would know.
"She knows. She just won't tell us, right?" Itachi asked, as Runeas slyly turned her head sideways while giving the Sitri group a smirk.
"You are perceptive~" Runeas giggled, standing atop of a chair to gain some height and be able to look Itachi in the eye. "Heh, good looks, a keen eye for detail among other things. And strong… But." Runeas grabbed onto Itachi's chin, inspecting him up close. "Boring." She tossed him aside, leaving Itachi and everyone else perplexed.
"P-Pardon?" Itachi a little caught off guard questioned the First Generation Gremory.
"You look too serious for my liking is all. All pent up and boring. But hey, if Rias-chan likes you that way I can't complain." Runeas rudely told Itachi off much to everyone's disbelief.
"H-Hey! Itachi is not boring!" Rias quickly went in for her boyfriend's defense. "He is super cute! Strong! And cool! And most of all, he is nice, loving, kind and brave!"
Runeas didn't care much to listen to Rias' rants, even as some other girls joined to back her up with them. "Yeah, yeah, whatever kid. All I'm saying he could be little more loosened up. I mean he didn't even put his hands on me this morning~" Runeas looked to be pouting, and this had Rias twitch her eyes in slight annoyance.
"… I'm calling Otou-sama." Having given up, Rias phoned her family to come and get this overbearing ancestor.
It didn't take long, as a bright red magic circle appeared in the center of the dining room. And out emerged the entire Gremory family. Zeoticus Gremory, Venelana Gremory. Then there was Sirzechs Lucifer, his wife Grayfia and their son Millicas Gremory. And also, another woman with bright crimson red hair tied into a ponytail. She appeared to be in her twenties with large bosom that was near nearly visible through her near see-through dress. She resembled Rias just with droopy eyes, and having her hair tied into a ponytail.
"Rias-chan." The woman was quick to rush and greet the Gremory heiress, much to Rias' embarrassment as this woman suddenly started caressing her head.
"O-Obaa-sama, please stop. I'm not a little kid anymore." Rias blushed at her grandmother's doting antics.
"Ufufu, that is true. You've grown into a proper lady." Rias' grandmother continued to dot on Rias, then her eyes went laser focused onto Itachi. "My, is that little Itachi-kun? Look at you~ You've grown into a handsome young man~" She pinched Itachi's cheek, much to viewers shock and amusement.
"It's been a long time, Lady Chysis." Itachi greeted the woman known as Chysis Gremory, former head of the Gremory family and Rias' grandmother.
"Too long, last time I saw you, you were just a little boy that Rias-chan wanted to show off as her little boyfriend~"
"Hehe, well I am her boyfriend." Itachi revealed causing Chysis to gasp a little in shock, while Rias appeared to be dying from embarrassment.
"Oh, isn't that just adorable. Rias-chan simply must bring you by my castle sometime~"
"Yes, obaa-sama, I will be sure to do so. I would like to see Ojii-sama again as well." Rias despite suffering from mild embarrassment gently smiled and welcomed her grandmother.
"Oh yes, we can make a little date of it~" Chysis seemed to be beaming with joy at hearing Rias' desire to come and visit. "Oh, you should bring your Peerages along with you too~ And we'll of course bring along little Millicas~" Chysis went to adore on her great-grandchild the sight of the youngest Gremory bringing great joy to her. "We'll all go to the amusement park."
"The amusement park with big bro Itachi? Cool!" Millicas said sounding ecstatic.
"Rias, Millicas, Itachi, and everyone from the peerages. How much would you like for pocket money? Would a castle suffice? Or gold bars and jewels?" The grandmother of the Gremory family asked a quite outrages question that had everyone speechless.
"… I love grandmother Gremory!" Damian cheered and went on all fours about to kiss the now confused grandmother's shoes. "Can I call you nana?"
"Ara, aren't you just precious?" Chysis giggled in amusement.
"O-Okaa-sama. Nowadays that kind of present would just trouble the other party." Venelana gently talked down her mother-in-law who looked a little perplexed.
"Oh, is that so? I am sorry. I'm a little unfamiliar with the political situation of the human world and the current Underworld. Ufufu."
"Mother, please. We came here because Rias-chan called us here about First Generation-sama's arrival." Zeoticus reminded his mother why they were here, and the woman suddenly turned her attention to Runeas Gremory. Who was pouting now over the lack of attention given to her.
"Ara, First Generation-sama, it's been a long time~" Chysis greeted her ancestor in quite the polite manner, and even bowed her head with respect. "I would have assumed you would have visited one of our many estates in the Underworld once you awoke from your hibernation."
"Hehe, well I wanted to see the current heir to our family, Rias-chan and her new soon-to-be hubby." Runeas proclaimed, acting so high and mighty she appeared to be in charge. Despite being the shortest Gremory woman present, she made up for the height difference by standing on a chair.
"Wait… that uniform." Issei was the one to point it out, as Runeas wore a senior uniform from their school.
"Oh this? Zeoticus showed me this design once. And I found out it was where his daughter had enrolled. I liked how it looked. Does it suit me?" Runeas asked with a cute wink that earned her booming cheers from Issei, Damian and Saji who cheered for her like she was an idol. "Still, I was a little shocked to find out, that the current heir to the Gremory decided to live within her human territory in uhh… Edo, was it?"
"First Generation-sama, now it's called Japan. Also, Edo was the name of a city." Chysis standing by Runeas side whispered into her ear.
"Ah! Japan, right! I knew that! Oh, right I recently heard something through the grapevine. That our newest in-law here, defeated Cao Cao from the country of Wei, right?"
This time Venelana replied with a bitter smile. "First Generation-sama, it was the descendant of Cao Cao they fought. Also, the country is called China. It seems like your information on the continent of Asia are quite outdated." At this Runeas flinched, and blushed a little
"T-That's because humanity can't stick to a single name of things. They always change it with generations. No matter, I will just study upon the recent history with this tablet thing~" Runeas said cheerfully as she browsed through the web on her pad with little care, even having young Millicas in secret show her certain things and functions of the tablet.
"Umm, First Generation-sama." Rias asked sounding more polite now that her entire family was here. "If I might ask, what is the reason for your visit?"
Zeoticus chuckled as he stepped forward to charismatically explain. "I believe I can answer that. You see Ria-tan, it is our family tradition that the heir has to partake in an ancient agreement that we-" Then suddenly he was jumped in an embrace by his own mother Chysis.
"Ah, Zeo-tan!" Chysis while standing on tip-toes caressed her now troubled looking son's head. "You are such a good boy. Acting all serious and responsible! You look more grown up every time I see you, mama just can't hold it in anymore. That beard of yours looks so charming, ufufu~ Oh please, call me mama like you used to~"
"M-Mother, please restrain yourself! My daughter and grandson are watching!" The usually dandy looking man Zeoticus looks extremely troubled trying to escape his mother's embrace.
"… A mother's love for her son is quite strong, isn't it Zeoticus-sama." Itachi said to which Rias shakingly snickered behind him. Rias herself mentally telling her father he's getting a taste of his own medicine.
"See, Itachi-kun understands? Have a cookie dear~" Chysis discreetly handed Itachi a chocolate chip cookie on the side, and returned to dot on her son. "Now can't you call me mama like you used to~?"
"I-Itachi-kun! This is no time to fall victim to bribery! Damn you, you really are your father's son!" Zeoticus coughed, as he continued to try and distance himself from his dotting mother. Venelana with a bitter smile sighed. "If you only would visit your mother more often this wouldn't happen dear."
Runeas having had enough of being ignored coughed, gaining everyone's attention as she continued where Zeoticus had left of. "When I wake up, the Gremory family members of the current era will entertain me, the First Generation, according to an ancient pact we made."
At this everyone of the newer generation were absolutely astonished. "… Now I hope our First Generation Sitri does not live." Sona mumbled, wanting to avoid such embarrassment.
"Agreed." Itachi silently agreed.
"Of course," Runeas spoke up with a mischievous grin. "That includes any future in-laws of the Gremory family~ So, pretty boy, time to show me you can be fun~" Runeas chuckled triumphantly while Itachi slumped his shoulders looking in disbelief.
Sona on the side quietly raised her hand. "That does not include the said in-law's own family members, correct?"
"Correct." Runeas confirmed, as Sona looked relieved, she did not have to participate. She then looked to Itachi and gave a good luck thumps up.
"In other words, Zeo-tan who is the current family head, and the heirs Rias-chan and Millicas-kun are in charge of it this time. And Itachi-kun as Rias' fiancé, will of course assist her in entertaining First Generation-sama." Chysis added to avoid any confusion, which had all the Sins collectively smirk at their master looking forward to witnessing Itachi's attempt of entertaining Runeas Gremory.
Rias was just as distraught as her boyfriend and quickly protested. "No way! This is too sudden!"
"Yes, S-U-D-D-E-N~ After all, it's a promise." Runeas cheekily smiled at her descendants, expecting a great show as she summoned forth a throne. Although instead of a chair, it was something that filled Rias with a sense of dread. It was a four-humped camel, a rare and endangered species in the Underworld. "I will give Gabun here as a reward~" Runeas said as she sat on the camel's back while eating a bag of chips.
"C-Camel…" Rias trembled, while hiding behind Itachi for protection. Her voice sounding so frightened and small. Itachi of course knew of Rias' phobia of camels, and thus held her hand comfortingly.
Leaving aside the shocked Rias, the other heir of the Gremory family Millicas stepped up with great enthusiasm as he raised his hand cheerfully. "Understood! I'll entertain the First Generation-sama!"
Seeing this, his mother Grayfia was near tears, dressed in an elegant dress and not her usual maid outfit, showing she was in family mode. "As expected of Sirzechs' son." Grayfia was then comforted by her husband, who proudly smiled at his enthusiastic son. His eyes falling onto Itachi for a brief moment, Sirzechs looked with regret and pushed the conversation he had with Hades into the back of his mind. Not wanting to ruin the festive mood.
With Millicas accepting, who was younger than her, Rias felt like she couldn't decline. Her pride wouldn't let her. "Very well…" Grabbing onto Itachi's hand, she took a step forward with a strong resolve in her eye, while Itachi looked baffled as he was being dragged by her. "As the next heir to the Gremory family! We will do our best to entertain First Generation-sama!"
"Eh?" Itachi had hoped he could decline his way out of this, but it seems he was spoken for. Literally.
"Heh, if my daughter and grandchild show such resolve I can't back down." Having finally escaped his mother's embrace, Zeoticus stepped forward. "Very well, I shall welcome the challenge of entertaining First Generation-sama!"
"Wait a minute." Itachi tried to voice his complaint, but got out-voice by Zeoticus.
"Alright everyone! Prep a stage! Me, Rias-chan, Millicas-kun and Itachi-kun need time to prepare!" Before Itachi knew it, he was dragged backstage of their underground theater room, with his servants working around the clock to prep the stage. Rias was currently going through the process of putting make-up on herself and Itachi for the blaring lights of the stage.
"Hehehe! Don't look so glum, Itachi-kun!" Zeoticus put his hand on Itachi's shoulder. "I know what you must be thinking. That it would be a shame for your family to miss it. But don't worry, I called your piece of shit father Malphas, and he and your mother Serena are coming to watch! Oh, and so is Serafall-sama!"
"…" Itachi with a dumbfound expression looked at Zeoticus who was giving him a cheeky grin, and thumps up. "This is payback for not helping you pry away from your mother's hug, isn't it?" Zeoticus didn't respond and instead bawled out laughing as he went to get his costume for his act.
Rias sighed at her father's antics and looked at Itachi. "Sorry… for dragging you into this I mean." Rias looked a little glum, knowing Itachi tended to shy away from being the center of attention like this.
Seeing the glum look on her face, Itachi sighed and held her hand tightly. "It's okay. I couldn't let you do this on your own." Itachi and Rias shared a smile as they connected their foreheads together. Now all they had to do, was thing of an act to entertain Runeas.
Although they soon found out, they didn't have much freedom of choice. The three Gremory drew lots, as tradition stated there were three subjects. Music, dance and theater, as Zeoticus kindly explained were tradition.
While the performers were backstage preparing, Runeas was seated on her four humped camel. While everyone else were gathered in the room for a great banquet of a feast.
Zeoticus was the first one called onto the stage. Runeas from where she sat, summoned forth a box for the raffle of the subject that would be performed. Runeas pulled out a note that read "Dance" which Zeoticus accepted with confidence. "I see, dancing, huh? Alright then!"
"Show us your moves best buddy!" Malphas who was gleaming over the prospect of seeing his best friend humiliate himself, poured himself a drink.
"Oh, rest assured, Mal, I shall perform a dance that will please First Generation-sama. And knock your socks off!" Zeoticus said with cool confidence, as he went backstage to prepare.
After about five minutes of waiting, the lights dimmed and a spotlight shined onto the stage. Suddenly some cheerful BGM began playing, and a deformed looking camel mascot dressed Zeoticus came out onto the stage. "Gomorin!"
Itachi sweat dropped at seeing Zeoticus pose out on stage in such an outfit, while Rias looked absolutely horrified, gaping as she was also trembling. Was her phobia so strong that even seeing a camel mascot freaked her out?
Zeoticus began performing a splendid dance on stage, while singing. "Gomo, Gomo, Gomo, Gomon!" While Venelana smiled bitterly at her husband's performance, Zeoticus' mother was cheering him on with paper fans decorated with Zeoticus' face.
"No way! Kyaa! Zeo-tan!" Chysis was super excited over seeing her beloved son's dance performance. She ended up getting moved to tears as she cupped her hands around her mouth. "This is too much. Zeo-tan, you are so precious it's tiering." The over dotting mother was moved to see her son's big moment on stage.
Runeas seemed pleased with the dance as well. "Ufufu, Zeo-tan. That was a good family head dance." With the first performance over, it was time for the second act, and young Millicas eagerly approached the stage. Runeas drew out a note from the raffle box, and it read "Music".
"Understood!" Millicas quickly headed backstage to prepare for his number. Millicas returned onto the stage as the lights dimmed and a spotlight shined onto him. Millicas began performing an ancient folk song of the Gremory household, his youthful voice carrying itself splendidly to the audience. His voice sounding soothing, the youngest Gremory held great talent.
Rias looked with affection for her young nephew, smiling with genuine joy over seeing the young child perform with such confidence and enthusiasm. Itachi put his arm around Rias, as they both watched intently. Sharing Rias smile of affection were Runeas, Chysis and Venelana. Sirzechs looked proud at seeing his son perform with all his heart.
But most of all, small sobs came from the audience, as Grayfia shed tears over seeing her son sing. Holding a camcorder to record this wonderous performance of her precious son. For once, not acting as a strict Queen, Grayfia leaned her head lovingly against Sirzechs' shoulder as the two parents watched with great love for their son's performance.
"Well, guess it's my turn." Rias took a few deep breaths to calm her nervosity, as the last subject would be theater according to Zeoticus.
"Our turn." Itachi corrected while holding onto her hand tightly.
"Yeah…" Rias smiled warmly at him, feeling a strong sense of courage already. While Itachi just hoped he could somehow impress his girlfriend's ancestor. As Millicas faced applause from everyone in the room, he left the stage with his usual cheerful demeanor.
Rias and Itachi stepped onto the stage, waiting for Runeas to draw the final subject from the raffle. 'Well, I suppose theater won't be so bad-' Itachi thought to himself, but was quickly left frozen in shock as the paper Runeas pulled out read "Gag". 'Gag?! Wait, what?!'
"Do your best It-tan!" Serafall cheered loudly from the audience, and for once Itachi was sweating with nervosity.
"Itachi…" Rias mumbled, clearly just as shocked as her voice sounded small.
"Yeah…"
"What the fuck?! A gag?!" Rias felt like pulling her hair out, to two serious people like her and Itachi, pulling off a gag seemed near impossible.
Zeoticus from where he was sitting looked to Runeas. "Huh, did we have such a subject in the past?"
"Ufufu, to stay modern I decided to change it up a bit~" Runeas cheekily replied with a slight mischievous giggle. "Don't just do some random gag! It should be fun! A feast like this goes well with comedy!" Runeas cheekily said from the camel she was sitting on while eating some chips.
"Y… You damn hag!" Rias practically felt like screaming, but managed to keep it tucked away between gritted teeth. "Umm, First Generation-sama… then how about my power of Destruction?"
"Bael ability, denied." Runeas said while sipping some soda.
"Umm, my favorite Japanese traditional art form?" Rias was practically shaking.
"Does that hold your distinctive characteristics? Denied."
Rias looked near tears looking to Itachi for help, but the Sitri heir was at a loss for words himself. Itachi shakingly looked around for help in the audience, all his servants merely shrugged. Then he saw Serafall, holding photo cameras, and a box of various outfits. Serafall's smile intensified as she saw Itachi glance in her direction, proudly presenting the box of outfits and holding the camera. While Itachi twitched his brow, and his sweating intensified. "Ugh…!" Itachi groaned as a tint of pink washed itself over his cheeks.
Seeing the impatient Runeas, Itachi shakingly raised his hand to suggest something he swore never to do willingly. "C-C-Cosplay shoot?" Itachi voiced out his suggestion and the whole crowd went quiet, while Serafall's eyes were sparkling in excitement from where she was sitting.
"Cosplay? What's that?" Runeas asked with a small hint of intrigue, with her outdated intel on Japan or the modern world in general, of course she wouldn't know what cosplay was.
"W-We would dress up in various outfits while performing reenactments…" Itachi held his head down in defeat, the mere suggestion killing a part of his soul. He just hoped his suggestion would be denied.
"Ho?! Sounds amusing! Very well!" Runeas however gave it her stamp of approval.
And now, Itachi was sitting backstage with his head hung low feeling dire over performing such an act in front of people. "Oh, come on, it won't be so bad." Rias tried to comfort him, actually looking kind of into it.
"… Do me a favor. Kill me." Itachi mumbled while Serafall was lining up with various cosplay outfits.
Rias taking picks from her own favorite animes, they started off cosplaying Sailor Moon. With Itachi dressed as Tuxedo Mask, much to Rias own delight. "So hot…" Rias mumbled as she saw Itachi put on the mask.
"… Your body proportions don't really match Sailor Moon, you know." Itachi pointed out, as her chest was nearly popping out from the outfit.
"Eh, First Generation-sama doesn't know that. Besides… this is so cool." Rias seemed genuinely enthusiastic and happy about this.
Rias having picked the scene they had to reenact, had Itachi cringe as it was as Rias put it one of Tuxedo Masks most iconic entrances. "Just kill me…" Itachi felt like begging at this point.
The scene was perfectly remade, despite it taking place on a rooftop. And somehow they had managed to bring in a blimp carrying Santa Clause's sleigh and reindeer. Rias as Sailor Moon was left helpless on her knees, and on que Itachi as Tuxedo Mask used his shuriken skills to throw a rose stabbing through the magical staff. "He's here…" The deadpan Koneko who had been brought in to play Sailor Chibi-Moon said her line with little effort.
Both Rias and Koneko looked up as Christmas music started playing, and in came Itachi on the sleigh dressed as Santa Claus. "Ho… ho… ho…" Nearly dying inside Itachi did his best to bring forth his line. "Merry Christmas!" Itachi then ripped off his Santa uniform revealing himself dressed as Tuxedo mask underneath. "And a Happy New year!"
"It is Tuxedo Mask!" Rias and Koneko seemed to share some enthusiasm over seeing Itachi in this outfit, their eyes sparkling.
"The winter is harsh in a snow driven northern land. However, the only ones who should be allowed to extenuate this winter landscape are lovers…" How did that line make any sense?! Itachi felt like banging his head against the wall. But for Rias' sake he endured, but it all seemed to be in vain as Runeas only seemed mildly amused by all this.
"Not good, Itachi we have to pull out the big guns." Rias said as Itachi officially felt like dying.
"No…" Itachi twitched his brow in mild annoyance, while Serafall put on the music for the next part of the cosplay shoot. The halls were brought to life as the song Sex Bomb by Tom Jones began playing.
Itachi sighed and jumped down from the sleigh, and removed his Tuxedo Mask outfit. As he was now dressed in a police uniform. Standing sideways, Itachi tipped down his policeman hat and began performing exotic dance moves to the song.
"Ugh…!" Kuroka, Raven, Akeno and Koneko all collectively froze and watched with great intrigue as Itachi thrusted his pelvis in tune to the song.
Rias, despite knowing the plan of this emergency act, was blushing as Itachi suddenly swung her into a chair. Putting one leg up on the chair, Itachi began dancing for her, Rias' eyes being laser focused to Itachi's pelvis. Rias' face is as red as her hair, as this was basically a strip tease at this point.
As the music cut after the dance session, Runeas burst into laughter, near tears even. "The heck was that?! I have never seen anything like it! Mm! I approve, pretty boy! You make sure to treat Rias-chan good!"
"…" Itachi covered his face with his policeman hat, and gathered his shirt that had vanished mid performance. The women in the audience were collectively a little red in the face, with the exception of Eto who seemed to giggle in amusement at Itachi's embarrassment. 'I better get something good out from all this…' Itachi bitterly thought. And oh boy would he.
"Ah, that was fun to see you two so red in the face~" Runeas revealed that she mainly enjoyed seeing the collective embarrassment on Rias and Itachi's faces. "I will give the four of you this as a reward!" With a snap of her fingers, Runeas summoned forth three four-humped camels much to Rias' horror. "You all get an endangered camel!"
"Pleased to make your acquaintance." All three camels bowed their heads.
"They spoke?!" Rias looked stricken with absolute fear, hiding behind Itachi.
"Ahahaha! Amazed at my generosity I see?! Unlike the three-humped camel, the rare four-humped camel is capable of speaking! Amazing, isn't it?!" Runeas seeming oblivious to Rias' fear puffed her chest out proudly and laughed. "I grant each of you Gremory children, and future in-law these camels. After all, Gremory means camel~"
"Greetings, I will be under your care, next family head-dono." The camel, Gabun walked directly up to Rias who nearly fainted. "Oh dear, what's the matter with the next family head-dono, sir Itachi-dono?" Gabun looked to Itachi who had caught Rias as she fainted.
"Ehehe, sorry to say, but when she was young… she got lost on one of the Gremory family farms, and ended up getting attacked by a camel who chewed on her hair. Since then, she has had a little… phobia." Itachi humbly apologized to Gabun on Rias' behalf.
"My word, for a camel to attack the next head of the Gremory! How outrageous. I assure you next family head-dono! I shall discipline all camels under your care from now on!" Gabun seemed to take this rather seriously, as he put his face closer to Rias who nearly fainted again.
"This is a nightmare…" Rias mumbled. Ironically said family camel farm was founded by Runeas Gremory herself.
"Ho? Really? I'm shocked to hear that? Well, Gabun here is a good boy, he will help you get used to camels real fast, Rias-chan~!" Runeas said with a mischievous glint in her eye. "In fact, perhaps I shall stay awake for a while to make sure you get used to camels~" Runeas giggled while rubbing her hands together like a classic cartoon villain.
"I shall not fail you, next family head-dono! I Gabun, am a proud camel and swear on my hoof, I shall help you overcome your phobia!"
"Aha, Gabun, why don't I show you to where you will be staying? We have quite an exquisite underground oasis for you." Itachi took Gabun's reins.
"Ho! You know your stuff, Itachi-dono! Lead the way!" Gabun eagerly followed Itachi to the lower levels which had a fresh garden and an oasis. Spatial magic really comes in handy for stuff like this.
"Mm, you picked a good one, Rias-chan!" Runeas seemed to officially approve of Itachi seeing how diligent he was in treating camels.
"Nightmare…" Rias on the other hand, was still terrified over having camels in her home.
With the shows done and out of the way, everyone was free to enjoy the banquet and eat to their hearts content. Bob was wolfing down burgers like tictacs, with Rossweisse even encouraging the big brute. "A warrior always has a healthy appetite!"
"You looked like a geek up there, Zeo." Malphas and Zeoticus seemed to be in a competitive drinking contest.
"Hah! You are just jealous you lack my exotic dance moves, Mal! Unlike your son and I, you don't have any musical or dance talent!"
"Oh yeah?! Well, I can drink you under the table any day! Bet five plots of land that I beat you!"
"Five?! Pah, you broke now or something?! Ten plots of land!" Zeoticus and Malphas threw their heads back laughing, but quickly their mood turned gloom as firm hands grabbed onto their shoulders.
"Dear~" The chilling sweet voices of Venelana and Serena had the two grown men shake in their boots.
Itachi just wanted to distance himself from the festivities for a moment, not wanting to hear anyone reminding him of his performance earlier. And an equally mentally exhausted Rias quickly sat down next to him. "I'm beat…" Rias sighed, rubbing her temple over how hectic her family was. "Sorry you got dragged into this…"
Itachi took it in good spirits, and forced on a bitter looking smile. "It's fine… just hurt my pride, is all." Itachi said with a deadpan tone of voice, he felt dead inside.
"You and me both." Rias blushed a little as she thought back to Itachi's cop outfit. "Want to get out of here for a bit? Get some fresh air?" Rias suggested, looking rather hopeful at him with her puppy dog eyes.
"Heh, sure I could use it. Anything to avoid having nee-san show off any pictures she took of me today." At that Rias lightly giggled as she led Itachi to their garage.
"Since when did you have a car?" Itachi asked as Rias pulled out keys for a red convertible.
"Since… five months ago. Come on, let's go for a drive~" Rias playfully smirked at him. And with a shrug, Itachi got into the car, and they took off.
Putting the top down, with the wind blowing through their hair as they drove out onto the freeway. It didn't take long for them to see the ocean come into view, with the sun going down over the horizon. Rias seemed a little anxious, but still she was ecstatic with joy. "You know… ever since I got my license. I dreamt of taking you on a date to the beach."
Itachi at hearing this looked with a raised brow. "You know, we could have flown or teleported to the beach. So, why bother getting a license and a car anyway?"
"Hey, having a car is a representation of freedom for people our age." Rias defends herself, while cutely pouting at Itachi.
"Heh, yeah, well most people our age can't fly at the speed of light. So again, why the car?" Itachi was genuinely intrigued as to why.
"… Okay fine, I wanted to mimic a romantic car trip to the beach date with you. But now you have to go and ruin my immersion." Itachi at hearing this dryly chuckled which caused Rias to pout at him.
"Hey, don't laugh at me mister." Rias scolded, and seemed close to getting genuinely angry.
"Okay, okay. But still, did you have to get an expensive one?" At Itachi's question Rias shrugs. "It's a nice car. Besides, not like we don't have the money for it."
At hearing this Itachi rolled his eyes while chuckling. "Whatever you say… princess." Not missing that snide comment, Rias playfully gasps and smacks him on the shoulder. Both sharing a chuckle.
"You jerk." Rias although laughing, thinks to herself she shouldn't mention her second car to Itachi. Not wanting to hear any more princess comments from him.
After driving for a while, Rias pulls up on an ocean view overlooking the sunset. As Rias insisted on them laying atop of the hood of the car as they watched the sunset. Both sharing a laugh now that they were in private and reminiscing about today. "I can't believe you actually did that. I felt like I was going to faint on stage." Rias giggled as she remembered Itachi's little cop outfit dance.
"Hey, Runeas was at least entertained by it. But mark my words, I'm not doing that again." Itachi swore that it would be the last time he would play dress up like that.
"Aww, don't say that. I want to see my sexy Tuxedo Mask sometime." Rias teased as she rested her head onto his chest, with her leg resting onto his groin.
"Then settle for watching the anime." Itachi was not getting into that outfit anytime soon.
"Mm! Well, if you do ever become a police officer. Can I expect a private dance show again?" Rias continued to giggle at the memory of Itachi's dirty dancing. "Sex bomb, sex bomb, you're my sex bomb~" Rias giggled as she sang the lyrics to tease Itachi. "Question, did you keep the cop outfit? Or do you think lady Serafall took it back with her?"
"Not sure, if nee-san took it with her that is fine. But, if it's there when I get back home, I intend to burn it." Itachi might have been a little traumatized from having to perform that dance in front of other people.
Rias pouted at him, and looked longingly into his eyes. "Aww, and here I was hoping your sexy ass would pull me over in that outfit~ Maybe I could pay off my ticket in another way officer~?" Rias continued to tease him, and managed to crack through Itachi's exterior and have him gain a smirk on his face.
"You are something else."
"And you love me for it~" Rias snuggled into Itachi, who caressed the top of her head.
"Yeah, I do. Maybe I won't burn it… maybe." Itachi said with a humorous chuckle. Rias laughed with him, as she rolled on top of him, the two locking eyes with the sky turning red with the sunset.
They look intently into each other's eyes, in silence and not saying anything. While slowly inching their faces closer and locking their lips. Itachi wraps his arms around her back, holding onto her tightly as the kiss turns more aggressive and intense. The feeling of her hot breath as she breaks the kiss, and smacks her lips back onto his, burrowing her tongue into his mouth.
Rias let light moans escape from her, cuddling her body into Itachi's. Her giant soft chest feeling like a heavy pillow on Itachi. Itachi reaches one of his hands down onto her rear, rubbing her plump rear and putting his hands through the strings of her black panties. While Rias moves her hand to unbuckle Itachi's pants, the rattling of his belt as she unbuttons his pants and reaches her hand in to grab a hold of his already hard cock.
Between heavy breaths, Rias breaks the kiss, feeling like going further, but not in such a public place. "Hey, I think I want to cash in on the bet we made during the game~" Rias insinuated with a lustful gaze in her eyes.
"Here?" Itachi asked a little shocked, not having expected Rias to be so bold.
"No, but there is a hotel nearby~" Rias playfully suggested as she began kissing Itachi's neck, licking the salty sweat off his neck. Nearly ripping open his shirt to further kiss him down on his chest. "Come on big boy, what's it going to be?" Rias asked, feeling extremely horny right now. Her underwear already a little wet as she gently humped Itachi's leg.
Taking a brief moment to think things through, Itachi's eyes looked hungry at seeing Rias' erotic facial expression, and the way she played with his body right now. Well, after everything they had been through today, he certainly needed some stress relief. "How far did you say this hotel was?" Itachi gave his answer, and Rias in returned smiled at him and once again locked lips with her man.
"Not that far, I will speed us there if I have to~"
"I will teleport us there if I have to." Itachi and Rias took a break from their make out session, as Rias rushed into the driver's seat. Feeling her heart beating at a high rate, feeling almost giddy. 'It's happening~' Rias thought to herself, her face already red as they took off towards the nearest hotel.
That's the end for now!
Not going to lie guys, writing the last half of this chapter with Itachi dancing to Sex Bomb nearly killed me from the cringe, lol. Felt with the tournament over we needed a little laid-back chapter. Anyway, I plan on updating three chapters at once, including this one by the way. As a way to say sorry that chapter 44 took so long to be posted. And happy holidays. These 3 chapters I will be posting now, will be the last of 2024. Speaking of, the next chapter will be spicy… Actually, it will just be pure smut not going to lie on that one either.
Anyway, leave a review!
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(Responds to reviews):
moose master5543: If you want to drop the story, then that is fine. But I do have to say, you sound like didn't even properly read the chapter. When Itachi was clearly holding back against Rias, he didn't take her seriously until the final clash of the battle. I can even prove Itachi wasn't made weaker, as I have stated before that Rias is currently on the same level as Juggernaut rampage Issei or at the very least relatively close. And Itachi during his fight against Juggernaut Drive Issei, struggled against him even in Assault Mode. And now, he was easily fending off Rias' attacks while in base showing he has gotten stronger since that fight. And finally, yes, the Sins have broken abilities and are strong, but they are not invincible. This tournament was mainly about character growth for certain characters, and putting future problems our heroes will face on display or hinting at them. It was not about a showing of strength, because we all already know that overall Itachi and the Sins are stronger.
Guest: Thanks!
velniar341: Good to hear you are doing fine. And yeah, I have kind of been dropping small hints since the start that the one who resurrected Itachi was Hades, lol.
codywhite162: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the results!
DarkReaderSeiin: Thanks! And no, no mistake. Hades is the Unseen One, and the one who reincarnated Itachi. And yeah, I have kind of hinted a lot in regards to Rias that would explain her having the Sharingan. But I am not going to directly say it of course. And that is weird, maybe your missing review is why despite my story overview showing I have 1,825 reviews, but when I go to the review page it says 1,824.
fallendemon248: Without Hades, a lot of unfortunate things would have occurred yes. Him bringing back Itachi for, given his own gain, if he hadn't everyone would have ended up dead according to the prophecy.
robbiehayes77: I plan on Vali getting all of the forms given to him in the original story, yes. Because he is one of my favorite DxD characters overall. And well, let us put it this way. In Itachi Sitri, the top 10 are essentially multiversal-complex multiversal threats, with a few exceptions like Trigon, Great Red and Ophis who are way beyond that again. While the top 20 are universal - average multiversal threats. And so on and so forth. I would say the strongest Naruto character, which is Shibai Otsutsuki if you count the Boruto series, I would say Shibai would be theoretically galaxy lvl threat maybe, so he would fit around top 40. But the rest you mentioned like Kaguya, Naruto, Sasuke, Madara and DMS Kakashi all range around from top 50 - 70.
Lloyd Uchiha 75: Eh, Vali is roughly around Harry's level right now. Though with his Divine Dividing I would say Vali has a slight edge over Harry. In the future Vali will climb up the ranks, but for now I would say he is around top 80 maybe. For the record, Itachi is currently around Top 70 I would say.
op773394: You are welcome!
zakan: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! And yes, this plot twist has been a long time coming. I mean, with every hint I've dropped so far that there might be something more to Rias then we thought.
merendinoemilano: Thank you!
notthetigerking: You are acting like Rias overpowered Itachi directly, which makes it look like you didn't even read the chapter properly. Itachi was conflicted at the start and held back. Only towards the end did he start taking her seriously, but the timer ran out for the Game, so nothing can be done there. And calling Rias' peerage newish, is a joke in of itself. Rias' peerage has members who have been around just as long as the Sins, and fought in the same battles as them. And now even have Rossweisse, who has more combat experience than anyone of the Sins due to her being a former Valkyrie. The only members in Rias' peerage you could argue for being newish to fighting, are Asia and Gasper, and you can maybe argue for Issei being included on that list. But he has one of the most broken Sacred Gears so he has that going for him. Itachi was in no ways nerfed, holding back isn't a nerf. You are free to your opinion of course, and if you don't want to read the story anymore that is fine.
EmilyGonzalez: Damn, 5 years, I feel old now. But yeah, I can understand that the lines of power have been blurred. Especially because it changes also with every power up the characters get over time. I do personally like the Itachi vs Sairaorg game more myself. But I feel this final round was more about character growth than overall power. Hades is one God I find very interesting in mythology, so I have big plans for him in this story clearly. Hades is also a character that I can see contrasts to Itachi's own character. An example was shown this chapter, where Hades reveals he does all to save Olympus and his family, and as hinted by Indra Hades is willing to sacrifice every other Pantheon and Faction to ensure his family's safety. Which is the opposite of the choice Itachi made, which was the overall safety of the village over his own clan.
BOKCItachi: Yeah, I wonder… Wonder what she could ask of Itachi indeed. Next chapter probably reveals it.