Here's the next chapter and boy is it a long one!
I've received several requests to include a list of OCs, but I don't want to write a separate chapter detailing them for personal reasons. However, I will include them at the beginning of the chapter whenever I feel necessary, as I will below. Please note that some details are either hidden to avoid spoilers (?) or I still need to decide on (TBD).
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the chapter! And Happy Holidays!
Luke Sigmund
Sex: Male
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: November 27
Age: 15
Appearance: Short brown hair, hazel eyes, taller than average for his age and not at all muscular at first. Wears glasses when at school or studying but takes them off when meeting with the Occult Research Club or fighting.
History: When he was 5 years old, his parents died in a car accident. Ever since, his older brother Seth and eventually his butler and maid Alastair and Annabelle Wright took care of him, although they had to move to Japan. He was horribly distraught over the loss of his parents and is still affected by the event in the present. Early on Luke had to earn money for the things he wanted like games and manga, making him proficient at many different jobs. However, his quiet disposition made it difficult to make friends. When Seth was transferred to Kuoh Academy, Luke enrolled there as well.
Personality: Quiet and distant, but very kind-hearted and book smart. Strives for outcomes that make the most people happy. Loves video games, anime, and manga. Somewhat self-deprecating at the beginning but grows increasingly more confident in himself as the story progresses. Afraid to express his feelings for his love interests. Despite his polite nature and valuing a person's character above looks, he has an incredibly strong fondness of breasts. He also does not like people seeing him naked, male or female, although this changes with each woman he gets engaged to later.
Abilities: Sacred Gear – Art Creation, Sapphire Dragon Emperor (Opheria), the Aegis, Art Creation Scale Mail (Paradise Dragon Balance Breaker)
Seth Sigmund
Sex: Male
Species: Human-Devil Hybrid
Birthday: August 8
Age: 17
Appearance: Slightly-longer-than-short brown hair, green eyes, tall and on the skinnier end of muscular. Wears his school uniform jacket open during the cold months.
History: Born to a Devil father, Sterling Morag, and a human mother. When his mother found out that his father had multiple wives, she divorced him, and Seth had resented him ever since. When his mother remarried, Seth took his stepfather's last name. When his mother and stepfather were killed, Seth decided to take care of his younger half-brother Luke. One of Sterling's wives, Allegra Morag, offered him a place to stay as well as providing for necessities and schooling as long as they keep their grades up. He had taken a part-time job while at school and transferred to Kuoh Academy.
Personality: Friendly, approachable, and protective of his friends and family. Just as kind-hearted and diligent as Luke. Bears animosity towards Sterling for being unfaithful to his mother. Develops romantic feelings for Hana Sakuya. Unashamed when naked in front of other people but will still cover if he feels it would make others uncomfortable.
Abilities: Sacred Gear – World Ender, Harbinger of the End (Calamity Dragon Balance Breaker)
Alastair Wright
Sex: Male
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: August 3
Age: 16
Appearance: Short silver hair, grey eyes and usually dressed in a butler uniform that hides his muscular figure.
History: Alastair and his twin sister Annabelle were orphaned at the age of 2 and at the age of 5 adopted by Sterling Morag. In exchange, they would train to become servants for the Morag family. They completed their servant training at the age of 8 and were assigned to help Seth and Luke.
Personality: Snarky, but dutiful and fiercely loyal to the Sigmund brothers and Sterling Morag. Has an inferiority complex since his sister excels in every area despite being good at his job. Likes to read or watch classy television shows when there is no urgent work.
Abilities: Steel magic he can use for offense or defense in a variety of ways
Annabelle Wright
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: August 3
Age: 16
Appearance: Long silver hair, gray eyes and usually dressed in a conservative maid uniform that hides her voluptuous figure.
Bust Measurements: 99 cm
History: Annabelle and her twin brother Alastair were orphaned at the age of 2 and at the age of 5 adopted by Sterling Morag. In exchange, they would train to become servants for the Morag family. They completed their servant training at the age of 8 and were assigned to help Seth and Luke. Seeing Luke being distraught over the loss of his mother, Annabelle made sure to comfort and take care of him. The two became practically inseparable, with Luke even saying he wanted to marry her. When Luke reached 12, he started to become increasingly distant from everyone, but that did not stop her from doing anything she can to take care of him.
Personality: Doting, dutiful and loyal to the Sigmund brothers and Sterling Morag. Enjoys teasing boys, especially Luke. Has a rivalry with Rias over Luke's affections.
Abilities: Highly proficient in martial arts, all types of weaponry and magic.
Belinda Green
Sex: Female
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: September 2
Age: 23
Appearance: Has unruly but billowing dark green hair, striking blue eyes and an attractive figure, including long legs and large breasts. Normally wears a white dress shirt, black jacket (removed during the warm months), black skirt, dark stockings, and black high heels.
Bust Measurements: 105 cm
History: ?
Personality: Normally carries an unflinching expression and has a fascination with the daily lives of others due to a severe lack of social interactions growing up. The more she interacts with her students, especially Luke, she begins showing more emotion and begins to understand others. In battle she is completely devoid of emotions, taking down foes like a machine without mercy.
Abilities: Exceptional demonic power, Demon Sword Laevateinn
Fumiko Kazuya
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: December 12
Age: 15
Appearance: Short aqua hair, violet eyes, adorable face and bust on par with Rias and Akeno.
Bust Measurements: 99 cm
History: Fumiko was born into a poor family and her parents spent most of the time working. They told her that you had to overwork to get anywhere so she did not have times to make friends or find hobbies. One day when she was at junior high, she forgot her umbrella on a rainy day and Luke approached her after noticing that she wanted to speak with him, and he walked her home. Fumiko could sense sadness and loneliness in Luke's voice and mannerisms despite his kindness so she decided she would try to help him. However, her shyness would keep her from asking him directly. Before starting her school year at Kuoh Academy she tried to wish for her shyness to go away and summoned Rias. Rias offered to help Fumiko with her shyness in exchange for joining her peerage as her second Bishop.
Personality: Very shy, but the sweetest person. Always desires to help people physically and mentally and aspires to be the world's greatest doctor even at the risk of her own health. As a result of her parents encouraging her to overwork, she does not have any hobbies and becomes curious of what others do to relax. Due to being so focused on her studies she is considerably more intelligent than even her upperclassmen. She also has very perverted thoughts about Luke and has a lot of fondness for beautiful bodies.
Abilities: Sacred Gear – Supreme Aid, Balance Breaker – Clinic of Kindness, Faerie Familiar
Melody Morag
Sex: Female
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: December 25
Age: 16
Appearance: Has long, flowing violet hair, crystal blue eyes. Her normal attire consists of a black shirt, purple cardigan, red skirt, black leggings, and black shoes. Her outfit hides a well-endowed and curvaceous figure.
Bust Measurements: 96 cm
History: Born as the youngest of Sterling Morag's children. While the parents of her oldest brothers weren't interested in taking care of their children, her mother, Allegra Morag, head of a large music company, made sure to be the mother to all of Sterling's children. Even though she was raised to be good at music to cultivate her abilities, she ended up loving music so much that she didn't care. One day when her mother took her to where she had the Sigmund brothers live, her lively personality helped Luke come out of his sadness from losing his parents.
Personality: Friendly and optimistic. Her dream is to end the persecution of non-Pureblood Devils. Has a passion and love of all types of music and greatly enjoys composing works herself. Despite her optimism, she still understands if an opponent is out of her league and picks her opponents wisely.
Abilities: The Power of Sound (can manipulate vibrations in various ways)
Hana Sakuya
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: September 21
Age: 17
Appearance: Short, light brown hair and a small figure for someone her age (only slightly bigger than Asia in terms of curves). Normally wears a pink kimono (made shorter in her battle uniform with white leggings).
Bust Measurements: 84 cm
History: As a baby, she was left at a Shinto shrine without any signs of people coming by. She had been raised by the miko all her life. One day, she asks to explore the town outside the shrine.
Personality: Curious and adventurous due to spending her whole life at the Shinto shrine. Polite and kind, quick to express her gratitude. Easily bewildered by the girls' openly perverted antics but is easily duped into doing those things with Seth by Aika Kiryuu.
Abilities: Sacred Gear – Blooming Gales
Kayoko Kita
Sex: Female
Species: Human
Birthday: February 23
Age: 16
Appearance: She has a slender, physically fit, and petite build. Her long, flowing copper hair is tied in a ponytail when on a mission or in battle but down otherwise and her eyes are wide and amber. Her standard ninja attire is a dark blue kunoichi dress and boots, black leg and arm guards, leggings and bra, and sandals.
Bust Measurements: 92 cm
History: ?
Personality: ?
Abilities: ?
Spiral Hirano
Sex: Male
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: June 23
Age: 16
Appearance: Somewhat spiky, violet-dyed hair.
History: Once an exorcist for the Church. After a tragic event, he defects and reincarnates as a Devil.
Personality: Good-natured and looks out for his friends and allies but seems uncertain about something.
Abilities: ?
Azusa Hirano
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: July 9
Age: 15
Appearance: Small frame with her black hair tied into pigtails.
Bust Measurements: 67 cm
History: ?
Personality: Reserved and quiet. Cares about her brother a great deal.
Abilities: Holy Sword Dyrnwyn
Hikaru Ueda
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: August 22
Age: 15
Appearance: Skinny body with medium-length amber hair.
Bust Measurements: 70 cm
History: ?
Personality: Prefers to remain in her room. Otaku. Extremely perverted.
Abilities: Sacred Gear – Omniscient Oracle
Misaki Shirayuki
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: December 21
Age: 17
Appearance: Beautiful and tall with white, flawless skin and long, flowing azure hair that reached well below her waist and a voluptuous figure.
Bust Measurements: 102 cm
History: When playing with a friend, her Sacred Gear awoken, resulting in her friend's death. Her parents summoned a Devil to try and help her, which happened to be Melody. Ever since that day, they have been best friends. When Melody acquired her Evil Pieces, she made Misaki into her Queen.
Personality: Soft-spoken, gentle, and polite. Has no issue stating her perverted desires.
Abilities: Sacred Gear – Eternal Frost
Katherine Petrova
Sex: Female
Species: Dhampir (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: September 26
Age: 16
Appearance: Long white hair, red eyes, skin tone as pale as the white moon and pointed ears. Wears black gothic Lolita clothing that conceals her shapely figure.
Bust Measurements: 97 cm
History: ?
Personality: Kind, loving, sweet, friendly, good-natured, and cheerful, but somewhat childish and naïve, including randomly falling asleep. Has a crush on Luke.
Abilities: Superhuman strength and endurance, Bat and Mist Transformation, create mist, powers up from drinking blood
Akira Kazuya
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: November 25
Age: 16
Appearance: Aqua-colored hair tied into a ponytail and there was a scar under her left eye. Wears black leggings under her uniform that completely covered her legs.
Bust Measurements: 95 cm
History: As a child, after doing poorly on a test, her father cut her under her left eye and decided to run away from home. Was found by a member of the yakuza who took her in. After an ambush, her guardian perished and she nearly died before Melody reincarnated her into her Rook.
Personality: Tough, but quiet. Deeply cares for her younger sister. Distrustful of Issei at first, but eventually starts to depend on him.
Abilities: Uses demonic power as armor to enhance her physical abilities.
Emery Belmont
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: May 3
Age: 20
Appearance: Has long dark-brown hair she ties into a bun when she is about to fight, brown eyes, and a slender, but athletic build with large breasts. Wears a white tank-top, an open black leather jacket, black leather skirt, black shorts, and black boots.
Bust Measurements: 98 cm
History: ?
Personality: ?
Abilities: Martial arts using Senjutsu to greatly enhance physical strength and agility and pinpoint weak points
Allegra Morag
Sex: Female
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: TBD
Age: ?
Appearance: Long, braided violet hair and crystal blue eyes. Appearance of a woman in their 20s and wears a navy-blue business suit with a white dress shirt underneath the blazer.
Bust Measurements: 108 cm
History: Born to the Chernobog Extra Demon Clan, Allegra grew up with music and eventually took over her family's music company. She eventually married Sterling Morag as his third bride and gave birth to Melody.
Personality: Acts as a caring mother to Melody and the Sigmund brothers.
Abilities: The Power of Sound
Kaidon Morag
Sex: Male
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: TBD
Age: 20
Appearance: Long blonde hair and gray eyes, and wears a white shirt, pants, and cape.
History: As the firstborn child of the Morag Extra Demon Clan, Kaidon was considered the heir to the Household.
Personality: Highly arrogant and prejudiced against non-Pureblood Devils.
Abilities: The Power of Lava
Primoir Talraxen
Sex: Female
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: TBD
Age: 16
Appearance: Medium-length, curly cerulean hair, blue eyes, sleeveless black shirt, black leggings, and a white leather skirt and knee-high boots.
Bust Measurements: 100 cm
History: Her parents were killed by Spiral Hirano back when he was an exorcist. Later, she became Kaidon's Knight.
Personality: ?, vengeful towards Spiral for murdering her parents.
Abilities: Masterful spear skills.
Grencin Korin
Sex: Female
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: TBD
Age: 17
Appearance: Short, white-hair, pink irises and a youthful, but determined face. Wears a school uniform with a dark blue buttoned-up blazer, white shirt, black skirt, dark grey leggings, and dark brown shoes.
Bust Measurements: 90 cm
History: ?
Personality: Perverted and desires to become Harem Queen, but honorable and greatly values training and hard work.
Abilities: ?
Delmi Istreth
Sex: Female
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: TBD
Age: 20
Appearance: Long, scarlet hair, a mature face for someone her age, rainbow eyes and wears a strapless, billowy maroon dress that exposed and highly emphasized her enormous breasts.
Bust Measurements: 104 cm
History: ?
Personality: Extremely devoted to Kaidon and wants to become his bride. Develops a rivalry with Misaki.
Abilities: Rainbow Fire
Karlel
Sex: Female
Species: Fallen Angel
Birthday: TBD
Age: 250
Appearance: Long, jet-black hair, violet eyes, twelve jet-black wings and wearing jeans, a purple T-shirt with her midriff exposed and an open black leather jacket with a voluptuous figure. Her teacher attire consists of a black blazer with a white polo shirt underneath, a black mini pencil skirt, stockings, and a pair of black high-heel shoes.
Bust Measurements: 105 cm
History: ?
Personality: Confident, laidback, and seductive in nature. Enjoys teasing other men, especially Luke who she finds cute. Fascinated by technology and Sacred Gears.
Abilities: ?
Setsuna Kazama
Sex: Female
Species: Human (Reincarnated Devil)
Birthday: January 11
Age: 16
Appearance: Jet-black hair with a hime cut and tied with a short ponytail, slender figure but shorter than Akeno, usually wears a men's kimono with dark blue hakama and a black shirt.
Bust Measurements: 95 cm
History: A descendent of a long line of samurai, Setsuna was trained by her grandfather to continue the art of the samurai. Unfortunately, her grandfather passed away before her training could be completed. In an act of desperation, she made a pact with a Devil and became their Knight. Shortly after that, her master was killed in battle and sought a new one that could cultivate her skills.
Personality: Stoic and calm in battle and in situations where formalities are required. Otherwise, she is easily flustered when people are trying to befriend her. Highly knowledgeable on the topic of Bushido and samurai and her face flows when talking about it to others.
Abilities: ?
Grimm Red
Sex: Male
Species: Pureblood Devil
Birthday: ?
Age: 25
Appearance: Handsome with long crimson hair reaching halfway down his back, a blue-green right eye, and a green left eye, and wears a black business suit.
History: ?
Personality: ?
Abilities: ?
Virtue
Sex: Female
Species: Regalia
Birthday: ?
Age: ?
Appearance: Calm expression with short golden hair and eyes, wears a snow-white dress and shoes.
History: ?
Personality: ?
Abilities: ?
Sin
Sex: Female
Species: Regalia
Birthday: ?
Age: ?
Appearance: Expressive face with long purple hair and eyes, wears a revealing black leather crop top, miniskirt, and boots
History: ?
Personality: ?
Abilities: ?
Ruby Evergarden
Sex: Female
Species: ?
Birthday: July 20
Age: 19
Appearance: Short, scarlet hair, glasses that hide her celestial blue eyes, and a curvaceous figure like that of a goddess.
Bust Measurements: 110 cm
History: ?
Personality: ?
Abilities: ?
"You can't be serious!" Rias angrily shouted.
After returning to the clubroom immediately following the discovery that his recent flirtatious client was Karlel, one of the leaders of Grigori, Luke told his friends what had happened.
"So, not only was your client this Karlel, but she's also the daughter of the Fallen Angel governor, Azazel?!"
"I thought I was going to die again…" Luke quivered as he kept recalling the appearance of those black wings.
"She didn't hurt you, did she, Luke?" Rias went up to Luke and gently held him against her chest. "If she dares try to lay her hands on you again, she will die one thousand deaths!"
"Don't worry, Luke." Yuuto walked up to him. "If anything happens, I'll protect you."
However, Luke wasn't listening to him as his body continued trembling.
"Luke, you've been shaking ever since you came back." Fumiko went up to Luke and checked his forehead. "No fever."
"Was this Karlel lady really so terrifying?" Xenovia asked.
"I don't know why…" Luke spoke with a shaky voice. "But the moment I saw those black wings of hers… I couldn't move… and my mind went back to that day…"
Most of the club members knew what Luke was talking about, but Pyra and Xenovia were confused.
"… Luke was killed by a Fallen Angel." Fumiko explained to them. "He's only with us now because Rias-buchou reincarnated him."
"How awful…" Pyra looked at Luke with a mournful expression.
"There's something I don't understand." Xenovia said. "Luke seemed fine when going against Kokabiel."
"Hmm…" Fumiko pondered it for a second. "It might be because Kokabiel was male. The Fallen Angel that killed Luke was female, so that might be another factor."
Akeno looked at the shivering Luke with a tearful look on her face.
BANG!
The sliding door was pushed open as Katherine blitzed through and began panicking without taking a breath.
"We have an emergency! EMERGENCY!"
"What's wrong, Katherine?" Rias asked the Dhampir.
"The governor of the Fallen Angels is in this town! He's been posing as Issei's client for the past few weeks!"
Everyone in the room gasped at Katherine's warning.
"The summit between the leaders of the Angels, Fallen Angels, and Devils is supposed to take place in this town, but for the Fallen Angels' governor and his daughter to intrude on my territory and interfere with our business!" Rias said. "Just what are they up to?"
"Azazel has always been like that, Rias."
A crimson-haired man entered the room and Akeno, Yuuto, Koneko, and Fumiko knelt down on the spot and when Luke finally noticed the person, he got out of Rias's grasp and also knelt down.
"B-brother?!" Rias exclaimed upon seeing her older brother Sirzechs suddenly show up in the clubroom.
"Azazel won't do anything rash like Kokabiel." Sirzechs assured everyone with his Queen, Grayfia, standing behind him. "Although, he does enjoy pranks. Karlel is very much the same, as you just discovered. Moreover, they arrived in town sooner than expected." His attention then turned to Pyra. "You must be the Aegis. It's just as my sister said, you really are a weapon with a will of your own. I trust Luke Sigmund is treating you well?"
"He is, thanks." Pyra then realized something. "Rias called you 'Brother'. Are you the current Great Satan Lucifer? Please pardon my lack of formalities."
"Think nothing of it. I'm here for personal matters today, so relax."
With Sirzechs's word, everyone that was kneeling stood back up.
"My dear sister, this room looks like a murder scene." Sirzechs joked. "How can a group of young ladies put up with all of these magic circles?"
"Brother, w-why are you here?" Rias doubted him.
"What are you saying? Open House is coming soon, is it not? I've been thinking about observing your classes and how diligent you are at your studies."
"D-did you tell him, Grayfia?" Rias looked troubled.
"I did." Grayfia nodded. "All notices from the academy come to me. Naturally, as Lord Sirzechs's Queen, I also report them to him."
Rias sighed in exasperation.
"When I heard of the Open House fast approaching, I decided to take some time off work and pay my little sister a visit. Father will be coming, too."
This will be my first time meeting President's father. Luke thought. I hope he's not the kind of dad who thinks I'll take his daughter away from him.
"You can't just abandon your duties as a Great Satan to come here!" Rias pointed out.
Sirzechs shook his head. "No, I am still tending to my duties, Rias. I've actually been thinking about holding the summit between the leaders of the three factions here at your school. So, I'm inspecting the potential meeting place."
Everyone was in shock at Sirzechs's idea.
"Here? Really?!" Rias was left utterly dumbfounded.
"Yes, there is something about this school. Not only is my dear sister among its students, but also the legendary Red and Sapphire Dragon Emperors, the holder of the Calamity Dragon, the fabled Aegis, the user of the Holy-Demon Swords, the wielders of the Holy Swords Durandal and Dyrnwyn, the son of Seiryuu, the current heir of the House of Morag and the sister of the Great Satan Serafall Leviathan. Even the second-in-command at Genesis is a teacher here. Then there is Kokabiel and the White Dragon Emperor battling here. All of these forces gathering here cannot be mere coincidence. The ones who have set these events into motion must be Luke Sigmund and Issei Hyoudou, the Sapphire and Red Dragon Emperors."
Sirzechs turned to Luke, leaving him in a perplexed state.
"So, you're the Great Satan?" Xenovia interrupted. "It's nice to meet you. I am Xenovia."
You really went the extra mile with 'relax the formalities'. Luke thought of Xenovia's casual greeting.
"Greetings, Xenovia. I'm Sirzechs Lucifer. I've heard about you from Rias. At first, I didn't believe my ears when I learned that the wielder of Durandal chose to be reincarnated into a Devil, let alone a member of my sister's peerage."
"I never thought I would become a Devil, either." Xenovia said. "Siding with the enemy I have fought for so long, sometimes I regret the choice I have made… I'm not sure why I became a Devil. Desperation? Honestly, at the time I would have accepted anything, but… did I make the right choice?" She started clutching her head as her line of thought spiraled out of control.
Sirzechs laughed. "It's good to see so many interesting people in my sister's peerage. Xenovia, this might be a selfish request considering you joined only recently, but as my dear sister's servant, please support the House of Gremory."
"If the legendary Great Satan Lucifer from the Bible is asking, then I cannot decline." Xenovia replied. "I'm not sure how much I can help, but I will do the best I can."
"Thank you." Sirzechs smiled in a manner that reminded Luke a lot of Rias. "Now, let's reserve the politics for later. Hmm, it appears it is already night in the human world. Luke Sigmund, your older brother is the son of Sterling Morag, is he not?"
"Uh, y-yes." Luke responded as he slightly tripped over his tongue.
"Sterling told me I would get along swimmingly with him. And I would like to thank him for allowing Rias to stay with you. If it is not too much to ask, but would you mind if Grayfia and I spent the night at your abode?"
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! Luke was absolutely flabbergasted that the Great Satan Lucifer asked him that.
"Brother, I'm sure there are nicer places for you to spend the night than at Luke's home." Rias seemed to be trying her best to change her brother's mind. "After all, there isn't a whole lot of space left. Right, Luke Sigmund?"
"W-well, it's not my call, so I'll just ask Seth if it's okay since he calls the shots." Luke took out his phone and called Seth. "Hey, Seth? … Uh, Lord Sirzechs is asking if he and his Queen can spend the night at our place… Hello?"
A second later, a transportation magic circle appeared in the room and appearing from it were Seth and Hana, the latter being the one to cast the spell.
"Yes!" Seth appeared extremely excited.
Luke and Rias just stared at Seth with unenergized expressions.
"I'm glad to hear my sister hasn't been too much trouble for you."
"Not at all! In fact, I hope she stays here forever!"
Seth and Sirzechs were having a very friendly chat in the Sigmund residence living room, with Rias sitting next to her brother, blushing from embarrassment, and Luke standing in the nearby hallway with Fumiko, Hana, Emery, Pyra, and Setsuna. Annabelle entered the living room from the kitchen carrying a tray with a steaming teapot and several teacups and setting the cups in front of the guests.
"It is a great honor to be in your presence, Great Satan Lucifer." Annabelle bowed. "As well as the presence of the Strongest Queen, Grayfia Lucifuge."
"Annabelle really looks up to you." Seth smiled at Grayfia before looking back to Sirzechs. "You're visiting Rias's classes, right?"
"Yes. I took some time off work so I can see how my little sister is doing and what her life at school is like. Our father will be visiting that day as well. As one of the founders of Kuoh Academy, he saw this as a good chance to pay a visit. Although, I believe he just wants an excuse to see Rias."
Now that I think about it, Allegra should be visiting during Open House. Luke thought. As the closest person I have to a guardian besides Seth, she might come to visit my classes… Wait a minute… He then started clutching his head with both hands. What if Ms. Green tells her about what happened in class that one day?! And the nickname of Bokkiko?!
I really hope that nickname doesn't reach the ears of any potential foes… Opheria's thoughts echoed in Luke's head.
"Oh! A thought just occurred to me…" Luke spoke up and turned to Rias. "Where are your brother and Grayfia going to sleep?"
A little bit later, Luke would eventually get his answer as Sirzechs would be staying with him in his room for the night as he wanted to speak with him. Rias's reaction to not being able to spend the night with Luke was akin to a child having to be away from their plush, which he admittedly found to be very adorable. Fumiko was also rather anxious that she wouldn't be sleeping with Luke that night.
I can feel the difference in our power just by looking at him. Luke thought as he examined Sirzechs. Except that gap doesn't fill me with dread, but relief. It is thanks to Sirzechs that lower class Devils are able to live their lives in peace. He must have quite the weight on his shoulders.
Just as Luke was about to turn off the lights for the night, Sirzechs finally spoke up to him.
"I heard that you met the governor's daughter, Karlel."
"Yes."
"I was told she didn't harm you, but did she say anything?"
"… Just… that she couldn't wait to see me again."
The mere image of her pitch-black wings was enough to give Luke goosebumps.
"I've heard that like her father Azazel, Karlel is very interested in Sacred Gears. That includes your Art Creation. Actually, Azazel already possesses another Longinus like yours."
"What is it they want with my Longinus?"
"I cannot say for certain. Azazel is one of the most influential figures in Heaven, the Underworld, and the human world. There are countless paths should he decide to use the Longinus. Thankfully, neither Azazel nor Karlel are bloodthirsty like Kokabiel. In fact, it was Azazel's decision for the Fallen Angels to be the first faction to withdraw from the Great War."
"There's a chance they might try to take me by force…" Luke kept thinking of the worst case scenarios.
"I will ensure your safety. As one of the two legendary dragons that have joined our side, we will treat you favorably. Besides, my sister has a high opinion of you. I have never seen her this happy, not even in the Underworld. She must be enjoying her time here in the human world and I suspect you are to thank for that. Luke Sigmund, please take care of Rias."
"I owe President so much, so of course I will take care of her."
"Thank you. Ah, right. Do you mind if I call you 'Luke', like Rias does?"
"N-no, I don't mind." Luke was a bit surprised at Sirzechs's informal request. "I'm honored."
"Excellent. In that case, Luke, would you call me by my name, too? Or maybe you could address me as your brother-in-law?"
Brother-in-law?! Does he think President and I are married?! Though, I wouldn't mind if we were… "It would be a bit weird to call you that, b-but I don't mind calling you 'Sirzechs' in private."
"Thank you. I will admit it's a shame that I won't be called 'brother-in-law' by Heavenly Dragon. Well, perhaps you will in the near future, so let's leave it at that for now."
He's talking like he's expecting President and I to get married someday…
"By the way, Luke?"
"Yes?"
"Your Art Creation allows you to create abilities using your imagination, correct?"
"As long as I have enough demonic power and stamina, yes."
"This might seem a little off topic, but your elder brother told me that you love women's breasts. Is that true?"
What the hell are you doing telling that to a Great Satan, Seth?! "I-I would be lying if I said 'no'."
"Despite being her brother, even I must admit that Rias's breasts are very impressive."
… Did President's brother really just say that her breasts are 'very impressive'?
"I'm just thinking out loud, but… what if you created an ability that increases the size of a woman's breasts?"
Luke just blankly stared at Sirzechs after making such a bizarre suggestion.
Why are you telling me this?! Are all older brothers this weird?!
The next day at school during lunch, Luke was eating with Pyra and Fumiko. Sirzechs and Grayfia had left his home earlier that morning to better understand the town that would serve as the meeting place for the leaders of the Angels, Fallen Angels, and Devils. On their way to school that morning, Rias asked if Luke slept all right without her at his side, which prompted him to ask Fumiko the same question. Fumiko replied with a simple 'it wasn't as warm without you there'.
"So, what did Sirzechs talk to you about?" Pyra inquired out of curiosity.
"He just asked me to take care of President." Luke replied while leaving certain bizarre details out.
"Sirzechs sounds like a very doting older brother. He kind of reminds me of your brother, Luke."
Yeah, they are more alike than you think…
Suddenly the classroom doors were flung open and Issei ran up to their desks with ludicrous speed, skidding across the floor as he stopped.
"Luke, you need to go into hiding now!" Issei seemed like he was deeply frightened by something.
"Why? What happened?" Luke was thinking that something terrible had occurred or will occur.
"There's no time to explain! You need to run before she finds you!"
"'She'?" Pyra asked.
Oh no! Has Karlel come to take my Sacred Gear?! If I stay, the other students might get caught up in it!
"So, you're the infamous Bokkiko…"
"Bah! It's too late!" Issei panicked.
Approaching their seats was a female student with brown hair tied into braids and wearing glasses.
"I've been curious about you since those rumors started floating around." The bespectacled young woman looked at Luke with great interest. "I also got to know a little more about you from Sakuya-senpai."
"How do you know, Hana?" Luke asked.
"I'm friends with Asia-chan, Sakuya-senpai is also friends with Asia-chan, so Sakuya-senpai and I are also friends. The name's Aika Kiriyuu."
So, she's friends with Hana and Asia, huh? I'm glad those two found a friend that isn't tied to the supernatural world.
"I heard you got the name 'Bokkiko' during one of Green-sensei's classes." Aika continued as she lifted up her glasses from the side with her fingers. "I certainly can't blame you. Green-sensei is a very attractive woman, so a boner is a natural reaction."
Luke could feel his pants tightening a little from remembering that embarrassing moment, but then Issei snuck up behind Luke and started whispering in his ear.
"Kiriyuu-san has an ability to calculate the size of a guy's dick just by looking at them."
Luke's face became bright red and his eyes widened in utter shock.
"Don't even try covering your crotch." Issei continued whispering to Luke. "I tried and it didn't work. Nothing can stop Kiriyuu-san's scouter."
Luke could do nothing by watch in embarrassment as Aika continued analyzing him for what felt like an eternity. When that long moment had ended, Aika simply smirked, brought Pyra and Fumiko close to her, and whispered something very close to their ears. Luke and Issei couldn't hear what Aika had told the two girls, but they could clearly make out the incredibly red faces they had after Aika had finished telling them.
Hey, hey! What did you tell them?! HEY!
Aika then walked up to Luke, lifted up her glasses and gave him a confident smile and a thumbs up.
What does that even mean?!
When classes had ended, Luke decided to visit one of the second year classrooms to check up on someone. This was Setsuna's first day at Kuoh Academy and Luke wanted to make sure that she was getting along with her classmates. As Luke entered the classroom Setsuna was supposed to be in, he saw her just as she was finishing putting away her books and pencils. Before Luke could call out to her, a female student approached Setsuna.
"You're the new transfer student, Setsuna Kazama, right?" The student asked her. "I'm from the Manga Research Club. You seem like someone who enjoys shoujo manga and I thought you might want to join our club."
After several seconds of blankly staring at the girl without any reaction, Setsuna's face turned pink and her mouth was shaped like she just ate something incredibly sour.
"Hmmmmmmm!"
What kind of reaction is that? Luke thought at the odd sight.
When Setsuna turned her head and saw Luke, she quickly scurried toward him and hid from the girl behind his back. After Luke took Setsuna to a less populated area of the school, she finally seemed to be composed again.
"Thank you for arriving when you did, Luke-sama." Setsuna bowed her head in gratitude.
"Based on how I've seen you act before this, I never thought you would be so shy that you can't even speak." Luke commented.
"I don't have any issues talking to someone in general or important conversations, or on the topic of samurai or swords. If it's not on those topics, I have no idea how I should respond."
"… You could have just said 'No, thank you'."
"… It was that simple?"
"Have you been sheltered for most of your life?" Luke raised his eyebrow at Setsuna's curious behavior.
"I was homeschooled back when I was human, so I had very little interactions with people aside from my grandfather."
"How did you become a Devil anyway?"
"My grandfather trained me in the Kazama clan's Arashigami Style, as I was the only one capable of continuing our family line. When he passed away a few months ago, my training had yet to be completed, so I sought out a means to finish it. That led me to summoning a Devil and he offered to help me complete my training on the condition that I become his Knight."
"I'm sorry to hear that…"
"Why would you be sorry?"
"I mean that you have my condolences for your grandfather's death."
"As the only member of my family still alive, I have two goals I must achieve. The first is to complete my training and master the Arashigami style."
"And what's the second?"
"The second is to find a skillful swordsman to take as a husband and give birth to a powerful child. And that child will study the Arashigami Style and pass it on to their children. I know the burden I will be placing on that child all too well, but I want my clan's techniques to remain alive."
It sounds like Setsuna has a heavy weight on her shoulders. What's more, as a Reincarnated Devil, the chances of giving birth to a child in a short amount of time is very low. "Setsuna?"
"Yes?"
"I can't completely understand what you're going through but promise me one thing. Whoever your future husband may be, he should be someone you love regardless of strength. At least this way, you will live a happier life and fulfill your clan's duties."
"Thank you, Luke-sama." Setsuna had a small smile on her face as well as a flush in her cheeks.
Setsuna can come off as a stoic warrior, but whenever she shows an expression, she becomes really, really cute.
Several days later, it was a school holiday, but the Occult Research Club had come to the school grounds because they had something special planned. The student council had asked Rias if she and her club could clean the school's pool before it could start being used for the summer. Rias agreed on the stipulation that her club be the first to use the pool after cleaning it. After being informed of this deal by her servants, Melody also offered her assistance since she didn't have any music club activities or other business that day. Even Setsuna asked to come after overhearing Rias and Luke tell Seth about it. The only ones who couldn't join them were Yuuto and Spiral as they had other things to attend to. Once they had finished cleaning, everyone changed into their swimsuits.
If I told the me from three years ago that he would eventually no longer have trouble showing his bare chest in public, he would call me insane. Luke thought to himself after putting on his black and blue swim trunks. All that training has really toned me up. I used to be afraid of anyone besides Seth seeing my wimpy body, but now my body's gotten to a point where I'm no longer uncomfortable showing it.
As Luke walked out from behind the men's changing room, he saw Issei who had changed into his red and yellow trunks before him. Luke may have been fine with people seeing him shirtless now, but he still didn't want other guys seeing his Johnson.
"I can't wait to see the girls in their swimsuits!" Issei was pumping himself up. "This is the essence of summer!"
"Even I must admit that I'm really looking forward to seeing President in a swimsuit." Luke looked to the side with a blush on his face before turning his full attention back to Issei with a serious expression. "Before the girls come out, there's one thing I want to talk to you about."
"Hm? What's that?"
"I heard that you met with Azazel, the governor of the Fallen Angels, the other day. Or rather, you met him weeks ago and he only revealed himself to you recently."
"Yeah, I was honestly scared for my life when he showed me his wings. You know how an angel's power can be guessed by their number of wings?"
"Mm-hm, Kokabiel had ten from what I remember. And so does Karlel." Luke briefly shivered at the memory.
"Azazel had twelve."
Luke gave Issei a wide-eyed look.
"Thankfully, he didn't do anything, but it did shave off a few years of my life."
"I know the feeling… I've had a few years shaved off my life to briefly unlock Balance Breaker." Luke joked.
"By the way, you met the governor's daughter, right? Tell me, how beautiful was she?"
Luke recalled the moments he had with Karlel before she showed him her wings. "If I could describe her in one word, it would be 'perfection'."
"Ooooh! Now I wish I met her instead of Azazel!" Issei lifted his head back and smacked himself in the forehead.
"We're ready!" Rias's voice was heard from the equipment room.
Both Luke and Issei looked toward the voice and were in awe of the visions of beauty before them. Rias was wearing a red bikini that perfectly matched her hair and showed off both her ample bosom and beautiful legs. Even though Luke had already seen Rias's naked body plenty of times, he never grew tired of witnessing her beauty and couldn't take his eyes off of her.
"Do you like my swimsuit, Luke?" Rias flashed him a wink.
"Uh, uhm…" Luke's cheeks were flushed and stammered as he tried to give her an honest response. "Yes. You look stunning, President."
"My my, Buchou, you were pretty excited to show Luke-kun your swimsuit." Akeno walked out with a bikini of pure white that was just as exposing as Rias's swimsuit. "How does mine look?"
"You look very beautiful in that swimsuit, Akeno." Luke complimented Akeno but noticed that she wasn't as vibrant as usual. "Akeno, is something bothering you? You haven't been yourself lately."
"Luke-kun, I'm fine. You're just imagining things."
Akeno isn't being honest. Luke thought to himself. Something's definitely going on with her.
"Wow, you both look fantastic!" Issei happily exclaimed. "I'd expect nothing less from Kuoh Academy's Two Great Ladies!"
"How about me, Issei-kun?"
Misaki came out with a blue and white bikini top with two cuts that exposed her impressive cleavage and a blue and white string bikini bottom. As soon as Issei caught a glimpse of Misaki's very large bust and captivating legs being shown off, blood burst from his nose as a blissful and excited expression appeared on his face.
"Heehee, I can see that you love it." Misaki giggled. "I picked this out this swimsuit specifically to draw your eyes, you know?"
"Come on, Shirayuki-senpai!" Hikaru pouted, wearing a yellow halter neck bikini with a floral pattern and frills. "Don't hog Issei-senpai all to yourself! I mean, you'll have to learn to share him someday when he becomes Harem King!"
"You look great, too, Hikaru-chan." Issei smiled.
Hikaru quivered in ecstasy. "Ohhhhhh, Issei-senpai, if you keep saying things like that, I'll need to change my bikini bottoms."
"Why is that, Hikaru?" Katherine followed behind her after changing into a black and pink bikini with plaid pattern and white frills. "Huh?"
The moment Katherine's eyes caught sight of Luke in his swim trunks, her heart started to beat faster.
"He's such a dreamboat…" Katherine quietly and shyly murmured to herself while covering her mouth.
Boing!
Luke's eyes were drawn to Katherine's bouncing breasts, causing him to blush and quickly turn his attention back to Rias and Akeno before one of them got mad.
"L-L-L-L-Luke? How do I look?"
Luke attention went to Fumiko's voice and was bewitched by what he saw.
"Thi-this is m-m-m-m-my first time w-wearing a sw-swimsuit…" Fumiko blushed and squirmed sheepishly while wearing a yellow and white bandeau bikini. "I-I hope you l-l-like it, Luke."
"W-wow, Fumiko! You're… exposing a lot more skin than I thought you would." Luke tried turning his head away with red cheeks so he wouldn't notice her swimsuit's obvious emphasis on her chest. "Y-you look amazing."
"Th-thank you, Luke." Fumiko covered her mouth with her hand with red cheeks. "That means a lot coming from you."
"It looks like he likes it." Akira came up to Fumiko and whispered into her ear.
Akira was donning a dark blue, sporty two-piece that accentuated her toned figure instead of showing off her cleavage or legs. Issei's eyes couldn't help but be drawn to Akira's chest now that he could properly gauge how they compared to the other women.
Akira-san is no slouch in the breasts department! Issei thought. Even though she's not as big as her younger sister, it isn't that big of a difference. Crap! I should probably stop gawking at her before she catches me! But I should at least compliment her. "Wow, Akira, you look really beautiful."
"Oh, so now I look good when you can see my skin?" Akira questioned.
No! That's not it! Honestly, you are pretty good-looking normally!
"But…" Akira scratched the back of her head as she seemed to be deep in thought. "Hmm…" I don't know why, but hearing Issei call me beautiful makes me feel really happy… "Never mind. I'll let it slide for now."
"Issei, I'm finished changing, too!"
A trio consisting of Asia, Koneko, and Azusa all came out in school swimsuits with their names written on their chests.
"Asia, you look so cute!" Issei looked especially happy. "I'm so moved! It suits you really well!"
"Ehehe!" Asia giggled with a huge smile. "I'm happy you said that! Koneko and Azusa are also wearing school swimsuits."
"You look adorable, Koneko." Luke complimented her.
"… Thank you." Koneko plainly replied.
"… I'm a little disappointed no one is looking at me with lecherous eyes…" Azusa mumbled to herself.
"I had a hard time getting this swimsuit on."
The next person to come out was Xenovia in a bikini that, while not as erotic as Rias, Akeno, or Misaki's swimsuits, still emphasized her curves and showed off her toned body.
"This is the first time I've worn anything like this." Xenovia continued.
"Does it have to do with the Church's rules?" Luke inquired.
"Yes, but I was also never interested in these things before." Xenovia answered. "Although, the other women seemed dissatisfied that they couldn't touch such things."
"Everyone seems pretty excited and we haven't even started swimming yet."
Pyra appeared wearing a one-piece swimsuit with a predominantly black torso, red on the upper chest area, and a green cross on her right breast. Even though the swimsuit was barely any more revealing than the school swimsuits worn by Koneko, Asia, and Azusa, it still managed to show off her large chest, thick legs, and wide hips.
"A lot of us were looking forward to showing off our swimsuits." Melody followed right behind Pyra, dressed in a purple halter neck string bikini top and bottoms with black lace that revealed her very curvaceous figure.
Luke's blush became even more prevalent as he was taken in by the beauties before him. "Wow… You… both look very beautiful."
"You… think I look beautiful?" Pyra smiled with flushed cheeks.
"Thanks…" Melody softly said to Luke with a flick of her hair and a blush on her face. "That's what I was going for…"
Luke then noticed someone hiding behind the door to the women's changing room. With only one person who has not shown up yet Luke had a good idea on who it might be.
"Setsuna, come on out." Melody calmly told her. "Don't be shy."
Sestuna is probably nervous after seeing how big the other ladies' breasts are. Luke thought. From what I've seen, she doesn't seem that much bigger than Hikaru in the bust department.
The moment Setsuna stepped outside of the women's changing room, both Luke and Issei dropped their mouths and nearly popped their eyes out of their sockets. Setsuna was wearing a blue bikini that was just as revealing as those worn by Rias and Akeno, but the most unexpected thing was her chest.
How is this possible?! Luke screamed in his head.
Setsuna's breasts appeared to be just as big as Akira's, which was only barely smaller than Melody's.
She doesn't look that well-endowed normally! Luke continued his thoughts. Are they really that big or did she alter them somehow?!
"WHOA!" Issei exclaimed with blood spurting from his nose. "Setsuna, your oppai are huuuuuge!"
"Issei-kun, that's rude!" Misaki scolded him.
"Most of the time, I compact them so they don't get in the way." Setsuna explained before turning to Luke with a blush on her face. "Luke-sama… do I… look attractive to you in this?"
"Y-yeah, you look very a-attractive." Luke stuttered with incredibly flushed cheeks.
Setsuna's face turned completely red as a smiled curled on her face.
"Luke?"
Luke could feel an oppressive force in front of him. Rias was smiling, but the crimson aura emanating from her body made her presence absolutely terrifying.
"You're not being unfaithful, are you?"
Luke's eyes shrunk and gulped in fear.
"Okay, Koneko. 1, 2, 1 ,2…"
Luke was holding Koneko's hands and helping her with feet-pedaling exercises. Since Pyra, Koneko, and Fumiko didn't know how to swim, Luke was teaching them with Melody sitting nearby at the pool's edge watching him. Issei was also helping Asia and Azusa learn how to swim in another part of the pool. Meanwhile, Akira challenged Xenovia to a swimming contest and they were doing laps across the pool.
"Pah… Sorry for having you do this for me…" Koneko apologized.
"Don't feel bad, Koneko." Luke said. "I don't mind teaching you and Fumiko how to swim."
After about twenty-five meters, Luke didn't realize that he had reached the end of the pool and Koneko's momentum carried her forward which caused her to crash into him.
"Koneko, are you hurt?" Luke asked out of concern.
"… I am fine. Thank you for asking, Luke-san." Koneko replied. "I used to think you were a wimp, but you're actually just very gentle."
No wonder Koneko is considered the school's mascot. She's just too damn cute!
Melody then swam up to them.
"Hey, Luke, do you mind if I talk with you alone for a moment?" She requested.
"Sure. Let me just help Koneko out of the water."
After helping Koneko get out of the pool, Luke turned to Melody as the two were keeping themselves afloat.
"Oh, before we get to what you wanted to talk about, what happened to Kaidon after we defeated him?" Luke asked.
"Well, he and Juphine did commit attempted murder, so they're going to be spending a long time in prison." Melody answered. "Kaidon also lost his right to his Evil Pieces and they were confiscated. As accomplices, Giardas and his Rooks got reduced sentences."
"What about the two that came to school?"
"Delmi and Primoir weren't aware of Kaidon's plan. He used their desire for rematches against us to distract us from his real objectives. And Grencin was away training, so she had no involvement. So, none of them were charged with crimes. Primoir and Grencin are taking it well, but Delmi has been in a really bad state. Delmi idolizes Kaidon as someone who gave her a purpose and loved him with all her heart, but Kaidon never reciprocated even a shred of that love."
"That's terrible…" I know that feeling all too well…
"Anyway, time for what I wanted to talk to you about."
"Okay."
"I remember the two of us being especially close when we were children. Like, it was rare for the two of us to be apart… What happened?"
"I… I don't want to talk about it…" Luke turned away to hide his blushing face. Melody can't know that I used to have feelings for her… Or maybe…
"… All right."
"A-all right?"
"You're not ready to talk about it, so I won't pry into it anymore."
"O-okay…"
"You know, the way you were so gentle with Koneko, teaching her how to swim…" Melody smiled warmly. "I couldn't help but think what a great father you'd be someday."
"Oh, y-you think so?" Luke blushed and pressed his index fingers together in bashfulness.
"You're such a kind soul, Luke. I know for certain that whoever you marry and the children you'll have will be very lucky to have a husband and father as loving as you."
Luke's blush persisted with Melody's kind words.
"You should be getting back to teaching the Pyra and Fumiko how to swim." Melody said. "I really miss spending time with you. Would you mind if we can hang out sometime?"
"Hang out? S-sure, you can."
"Great! Thank you!"
The smile on Melody's face was so vibrant to Luke that he could feel his heart skip a beat.
With their peddling exercises completed, Luke sat down on a towel feeling exhausted. Pyra was lying down on a vinyl towel watching the clouds in the sky while Fumiko fell asleep and Koneko was reading a book.
Man, I could really use a nap.
Before he could lie his back down, he felt someone's gaze directed toward him. It looked like Rias was beckoning him over, mouthing 'come here', and holding a bottle of what looked like lotion. It took a few seconds for things in Luke's head to finally click.
Wait a minute… Lotion… Swimsuit… Sun… That can only mean one thing! This could be my only chance to do something like this!
With newfound energy, Luke got up and headed over to Rias. Now that he was closer, he could clearly see that what she had in her hands was a bottle of sun oil.
"Well, you seem really excited just from me beckoning you over to join me." Rias chuckled.
"Eh, you just wanted me to join you, President?" Luke felt a bit confused.
"Don't look so sad, Luke. I have a special request only you can do. Devils might not get sunburns, but its light is still harmful to us." Rias handed Luke the bottle of sun oil. "This is a special beauty oil. Can you please rub it on my back?"
This is really happening! I get to rub sun oil on President's body! "It would be my pleasure."
"In that case, I'll get ready."
Rias lied down on her stomach, moved her long crimson hair to the side, and undid her bikini top, leaving her back completely exposed. Just the mere sight of her bare back was enough to make Luke feel warm, especially since her voluptuous breasts were pressing against the tarp and spreading out.
"Please begin."
With Rias's permission, Luke started rubbing the oil all over her back.
President, even though I feel your skin every night in bed, you never cease to amaze me with how soft it is!
Luke made sure to be careful not to try and touch her breasts. While he was sure Rias wouldn't mind if he did, it didn't feel right to do so without her consent.
"Luke, there's still one area you haven't gotten to yet." Rias spoke in a seductive tone. "I know you want to touch my breasts, too."
Luke's face became completely red and steam was emanating from it. "R-r-r-r-really?! Are you sure?!"
"I don't mind if it's you. Just slip your hands under my breasts and take your time."
Take my time?!
"You love breasts, don't you, Luke?"
"M-M-Yes, I do." President really loves spoiling me!
"Hey, Luke!" A new voice was heard.
Melody approached them with an identical bottle of oil.
"Seeing you applying oil to Rias reminded me. When you're finished with her, could you apply some to my back, please?"
With those words, Luke's mind went completely blank until he felt a soft and familiar sensation on his back.
"Luke, can you play with me?" Katherine had hugged Luke from behind and had her arms wrapped around his neck.
"Be a little more patient, Katherine." Melody calmly told her. "After Luke has finished oiling Rias and I up, you can have your turn."
"But I've been waiting all day…" Katherine pouted sadly as she got off of Luke.
"Melody, you better not be trying to seduce Luke." Rias leered at her. "I already have to watch out for Akeno as it is."
"Huh? Where is Akeno, anyway?" Luke wondered aloud.
As if he got his answer, Luke felt something grab onto his arm and it was Akeno. However, something was off about her. Normally, she would be teasing Luke, but she was just silent and holding on his arm.
"Akeno?"
"Luke-kun…" Akeno was speaking quietly, but loud enough for Luke to hear her. "Are you afraid of me?"
Before Luke could fully understand what Akeno was asking, an agitated Rias stood up without bothering to cover herself, meaning that Luke had a full view of her breasts.
"Akeno, I warned you not to seduce Luke again, didn't I?" Rias argued with a twitching eye.
President, please put your top back on! What if Issei sees this?!
On the other side of the pool, Akira climbed out of the water after losing count of how many laps she had done when she heard some giggling from nearby. Issei was applying oil to Misaki's back and legs with an expression like he was experiencing nirvana. Misaki had completely taken her top off and was lying face down on a towel.
"You're having fun, aren't you?" Misaki smiled at Issei's joy. "Now… where should you rub next? My breasts… Or my butt?"
"OH HO!" Issei exclaimed as his nose bled. "Wherever you want, Misaki-senpai!"
"Hey…"
Issei suddenly became afraid as he saw Akira towering over him and Misaki.
"Akira-san! I can explain!" Issei panicked.
"You jerk!"
Before he even knew what happened, Issei had been punched in the face by Akira and he lied unconscious on the ground, his leg twitching like a crushed bug and his eyes were completely white. When Akira realized what she had done, she looked at her fist in confusion.
Why did I just do that? Akira pondered in her mind.
"Akira-chan!" Misaki stood up, without putting her top back on. "That was uncalled for! And Issei-kun and I were really enjoying ourselves!"
"Akeno, let go of Luke right now!"
Despite Rias's demands, Akeno refused without hesitation.
"No… I won't let go…" Akeno's voice seemed rather shaky.
"Akeno, I will not allow Luke to know any woman but me! Although, I may not have a choice with Fumiko… and possibly Pyra, too… but if I let you have him, he'll become a carnal beast! Besides, I thought you hated men!"
"You're one to talk, Rias." Akeno said back. "I remember you once said they all looked the same to you."
"Luke is different! He's cute!"
"He's cute to me, too! Luke is the first boy I want to get to know!"
The air around them started to quake from the intense pressure Rias and Akeno, with Luke caught in the middle of it. Suddenly, the intensity broke when a chunk of ice just big enough to slip between Luke and Rias flew past them and crashed into the fence. They all looked over where the ice came from and they saw Misaki and Akira fighting on the other side of the pool.
"Apologize to Issei-kun right now!" Misaki shouted as she commanded a gale of snow at Akira.
Akira, feeling powerful forces coming from behind her, jumped to the side and avoided three different blasts, one of snow, one of lightning, and one of destruction. When the smoke cleared, Akira saw Rias and Akeno, the latter of whom let go of Luke, with menacing auras surrounding them.
"Excuse me, we were in the middle of something…" Akeno glared at Akira and Misaki intensely.
Rias, Akeno, Misaki, and Akira started getting into an all-out battle.
"Will you all just calm down?!" Melody shouted at them and joined the fight so she could stop them.
This is bad! Luke thought. At this rate, there's going to be nothing left of the pool!
"Luke-sama, come with me."
Setsuna grabbed Luke by the arm and took him to the pool equipment room, stray demonic power attacks barely missing them. Once inside, Luke closed the door and the two were trying to catch their breath.
"Thanks, Setsuna…" Luke said between breaths.
"Your safety is my top priority, Luke-sama." Setsuna affirmed.
"Really? I thought Seth's safety would be your top priority since you're his Knight and all."
"Seth-san told me that if a situation arose where I could only save one of you that you should be prioritized."
"That's a bit much…"
There was a brief period of silence as the two stood next to each other until Setsuna spoke up again.
"Luke-sama?"
"Yes?" Luke turned to Setsuna.
"Do you remember how I told you I need to find a husband and have an heir to the Kazama Clan to continue our family line?"
"Yeah."
"And how you told me that my husband should be someone I love?"
"Mm-hm." Luke nodded.
"I have a favor to ask of you."
"Do you want me to help you find that husband?"
"Uuumm, actually… Uuuuuummmm…" Setsuna started to get fidgety and her face was turning red as she continued stammering.
What's Setsuna getting so nervous about?
Setsuna, finding it difficult to express her request, eventually blurted it out. "PLEASE GET ME PREGNANT!"
…
I didn't just hear that, did I?! Maybe I misheard her? Or maybe Setsuna wasn't thinking and just said something to calm down her nerves? I mean, who would want a child with me? "I think I misheard you, but it sounded like you wanted me to get you pregnant."
"I-I did." Setsuna was quieter, but her face was still red. "I want you to be the father of my child."
…
…
…
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! Luke was left in a state of complete and utter shock. "Setsuna, we're still in high school! We can't have a baby!"
"I know, but please hear me out. Seth-san told me how before meeting me, you fought a foe of biblical proportions."
"Kokabiel."
"Yes. If you encounter another foe as powerful as him, you may lose your life and your father's bloodline will end. How would that make you feel?"
"I would definitely regret that I couldn't live long enough to carry on Dad's bloodline."
"I'm in the same position. If the two of us have a child together, neither of us would die with that regret."
Dammit, she got me! "Hold on, a-are you sure you want that person to be me? You said your husband should be a skilled swordsman and Yuuto is a hell of a lot more skilled than me. Idiot! A woman is practically asking you to have sex with her and you start questioning it?!
"Kiba-kun might be more skilled in swordsmanship, but as the wielder of the Aegis, you hold tremendous potential yourself. But… I know for certain that I feel differently about you than other men. It's like I always want to be by your side. The conclusion I came to is that this feeling must be love."
That was fast!
"Are you ready?"
"Huh?"
Setsuna slid her bikini bottoms down and dropped them to her side. She then undid her top and left it on top of the bottoms, her nipples and lower region revealed to Luke. The sight of a woman stripping down to her birthday suit in front of him made his face turn red.
"Wh-wh-wh-wh-what are you doing?!" Luke stuttered as his back went to the wall.
"If we are going to have a child as soon as possible, we will need to have sex frequently." Setsuna explained with red cheeks. "It might need to be several times a day since the birth rate among Reincarnated Devils is so low."
Setsuna walked up to Luke and pressed her naked body against his, her breasts squishing against his bare chest.
Not only are Setsuna's breasts surprisingly large, but they're also incredibly soft! This feeling is amazing!
"Oh!" Setsuna felt something poke her and noticed that there was a tent in Luke's trunks. "This must be what you will use to get me pregnant, right? And it's a sign that you find me attractive. That makes me happy."
Is this really how I'm going to learn my virginity?! I was hoping my first time would be with President… but… I don't think I will mind if it's Setsuna.
Setsuna slowly moved her face toward Luke's, readying to kiss him on the lips.
Creeeak.
They heard the door to the pool equipment room open and someone entered, closing the door behind them.
"Oh, was I interrupting something?" Xenovia asked as she saw a naked Setsuna leaning against Luke.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!" Setsuna panicked in a cute way.
"Actually, this works out for me." Xenovia said as she approached them. "Luke, I want to make a baby with you."
WHY DO WOMEN SUDDENLY WANT ME TO KNOCK THEM UP?! Luke put his fingers to his temple as he calmed himself down. "… Xenovia… can you explain why?"
"When I was a servant of God, I had to lock up my desires for the sake of my religion." Xenovia began explaining. "When I became a Devil, I didn't know what to do at first. As my new master, I turned to Rias and she told me 'Devils are beings of desires, fulfilling desires, granting desires, and yearning for desires'. That's why I want to free the desires I've bottled up for so long. My new goal, my new dream, is to bear children."
"So… you want to feel like a woman, right?" Luke asked. "Because your faith required you to be chaste?"
Xenovia nodded. "Yes, I want to know what it's like to have children."
Um, something tells me you don't understand how painful it is to push a living thing out of your body!
"But in order to have children, I need to know what it's like to mate with a man. I can kill two birds with one stone."
Xenovia then removed her top, her breasts on full display for Luke and causing his face to become a new shade of red.
"My breasts might not be as big as the President's or Fumiko's, but I'm still confident in my body." Xenovia said as she grabbed her own breasts. "They're still worth seeing, are they not?"
I felt a preview on the train to Tokyo the other day, so I'm not surprised Xenovia's chest is on the larger side. Wait! She wasn't even the least bit shy removing her top! "I-I just have one question. Why did you choose me to have children with?"
"You might not have realized it, but the Sapphire Dragon Emperor residing in your Sacred Gear has given you the aura of a dragon. I sensed it ever since we first met, but it's a little stronger now compared to then. In addition, there is another power within you that I can't quite explain, but I can at least tell it's completely different from that of a dragon. I don't just want children; I also want them to be strong. For that, the father's genes need to be strong. That's why you're best suited to give me a child, Luke. You possess a mysterious power on top of the aura of a legendary dragon. Even if the Sacred Gear can't be passed on to your children, they might inherit those auras."
The hue on Luke's face returned to normal after hearing Xenovia's explanation as he looked down at the ground.
"This is a perfect opportunity." Xenovia continued. "I'm sure the Lord will-Ugh!" She received a migraine after she nearly prayed. "There's no one here but us. The sooner we can start, the better."
"Hold on!" Setsuna, still nude, went up to Xenovia. "Luke-sama was about to give me a child!"
"How about we share him?" Xenovia suggested.
"Huh?!"
"That way we can both get pregnant. It wouldn't be strange since Devils and dragons tend to form harems."
Luke straightened himself and walked toward Xenovia.
"… That's why you asked me?" Luke asked in an agitated tone.
Xenovia and Setsuna were taken aback as they noticed Luke's expression clearly indicated that he was in a bad mood.
"Listen here, Xenovia!" Luke pointed his finger at Xenovia and poked her above her breasts. "I won't tolerate being used as some bull to breed strong children!"
"Luke, what's gotten into you?" Xenovia asked with legitimate concern.
Instead of answering, Luke went to the door and was about to open it when he was suddenly hit in the face with it.
"Gah! What the-?!" Luke froze when he realized who had opened the door.
"Luke…" Rias stood in front of him with a forced smile and her body glowing in a thin layer of crimson aura.
… Help.
A little later, Luke was at an outdoor vending machine on campus grabbing a soda for him and Pyra.
"Man, I'm seriously beat…" Luke let out an exhausted sigh.
"So, nothing happened between you, Xenovia, and Setsuna?" Pyra asked as Luke handed her a bottle of soda.
"Yeah, nothing happened." Luke answered as he took a seat on a nearby bench and sipped his soda.
"You seemed a little upset when the door opened up. What was that about?"
"Let's just say I don't like being used."
Luke seemed to be lost in his memories for a moment and tightened his grip on the soda bottle. Pyra noticed his body language, but before she could ask anything, both of them suddenly sensed an ominous pressure from nearby.
"At the school gates!" Luke exclaimed.
He and Pyra dashed in the direction of the school's front gates and when they drew near, they saw Issei and a silver-haired young man.
"That's right. If, let's say, I was to my powers against you here, Issei Hyoudou-"
Just as the young man's hand was about to touch Issei's face, Luke and Pyra respectively held Falchion and the burning Aegis sword toward the young man's neck.
"Don't you think you're taking this joke a bit too far?" Pyra glared at the young man.
"You must be the Aegis." The young man calmly spoke to Pyra. "You really are a living weapon. Fascinating…"
"… Have we met before?" Luke inquired. "Your voice sounds familiar."
The young man turned to Luke with his clear blue eyes. "I'm Vali, the White Dragon Emperor."
Luke's eyes widened in shock. This is the guy that was sent to deal with Kokabiel!
"You've probably already deduced that there is a significant gap in our strength, Sapphire Dragon Emperor Luke Sigmund." Vali surmised.
"Yeah, I'm fully aware I can't beat you as I am now." Luke said. "Even with Pyra at my side, the difference in our skills is obvious."
"Although, your older brother might put up more of a fight."
Luke secretly gritted his teeth hearing Vali say that.
"Issei Hyoudou, Luke Sigmund, where do you think you rank among the most powerful in the world?" Vali asked.
"Huh?" Issei had no idea what to answer.
"… I can't speak for Issei, but I'll admit that I must rank pretty low at my current level." Luke replied.
"There are many powerful figures in this world." Vali continued. "Not even the Crimson Satan, Sirzechs Lucifer, ranks in the top ten."
I shouldn't be surprised that there are people stronger than Sirzechs, and I felt his power for myself. Luke thought.
Vali then held up his index finger. "But there is no doubt as to who sits at first place. That position has never changed."
"Who do you mean?" Issei asked. "Are you saying you're the strongest?"
Vali shrugged. "You'll find out sooner or later, but it isn't me. Both of you are valuable." His gaze shifted to behind Issei. "Raise them well, Rias Gremory and Melody Morag."
Luke looked in the same direction and Issei turned around to find Rias, Melody, and the rest of their servants plus Setsuna approaching. Rias and Melody looked especially aggravated, Asia and Fumiko were visibly anxious, and the rest were preparing themselves for a fight.
"White Dragon Emperor, what is the meaning of this?" Rias demanded to know. "If you have ties with the Fallen Angels, then you shouldn't try to contact us beyond-"
"In the past, those involved with the Two Heavenly Dragons, the Welsh Dragon and the Vanishing Dragon, didn't live long, happy lives." Vali interrupted her. "I wonder if the same will hold true for the Paradise Dragon and Parasite Dragon."
Rias stopped her words after Vali's interjection.
"I didn't come here to fight." Vali stated. "I just wanted to see the school I dropped by last time. I'm here escorting Azazel and Karlel, but I was feeling bored. I won't battle the Welsh Dragon here. Besides, I have a lot of work to do."
Luke and Pyra lowered their weapons.
"One more thing, Luke Sigmund."
"Hm?"
"I did a little digging into the whereabouts of the Emerald Dragon Emperor, Eupherio."
Luke was suddenly very interested in what Vali had to say.
"… Eupherio passed away over a thousand years ago, and unlike the rest of us, never had his soul sealed inside a Sacred Gear."
So, does that mean…
"But the title of Emerald Dragon Emperor lives on."
"Huh? What do you mean by that?"
"I think it would be more interesting for you to find out on your own when you finally meet them." Vali smiled before turning around and leaving.
Opheria, how are you doing? Luke thought.
It would explain why I haven't been able to sense his presence.
Aren't you the least bit sad to hear of your brother's passing, even though you parted on bad terms?
Although we had our disagreements, I am positive he lived without regrets. I have nothing to mourn. Nevertheless, we now know another being has inherited the title of Emerald Dragon Emperor and I have no doubt you will encounter them one day.
A/N: Whew! Who would've thought that my longest chapter yet would focus mostly on poolside fanservice? Even without the OCs list I provided at the beginning, this chapter is still the longest one to date.
You most likely noticed that Akeno wasn't being her usual, flirtatious self and that does tie in with Luke's fear of Fallen Angels, which will be brought up again in either the next chapter or the one after that.
Come on, I had to have Luke meet Aika at least once, considering his nickname at school is Bokkiko and I tried to deliver it in a humorous way. I'll leave it up to your imagination what she said to Pyra and Fumiko.
I'm glad I got to delve into Setsuna's character a bit more here as she was one of the earlier OC girls I had created and also her pool scenes. I have a few set-piece battles in mind for her later on, so I hope everyone likes her so far.
Speaking of the pool scene, I wanted to take that chance to explore a little more of Luke and Melody's relationship as well as use some lewd moments. You might be wondering why Akira punched Issei in the face and got into a fight with Misaki. Well, you've probably figured it out already, but Akira sure as hell hasn't and I'm going to explain it a bit more later. And Luke's reaction to Xenovia asking him to make a child isn't quite what you expected and that will also be explained, albeit much later.
And then the revelation about Eupherio and the Emerald Dragon Emperor at the end. This is another thing that will be revealed at a later date, although it won't be too much longer.
The next chapter will definitely be the Open House and the introduction of Gasper Vladi. Depending on how long it will take, I may go even further than that.
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy and have a wonderful holiday! Stay tuned for next time!
Luke Harem: Rias Gremory, Annabelle Wright, Fumiko Kazuya, Melody Morag, Setsuna Kazama
Issei Harem: Misaki Shirayuki, Asia Argento, Hikaru Ueda, Akira Kazuya
Rias Gremory Peerage: Rias Gremory (King), Akeno Himejima (Queen), Yuuto Kiba (Knight), Xenovia Quarta (Knight), Koneko Toujo (Rook), Fumiko Kazuya (Bishop), Gasper Vladi (Bishop), Luke Sigmund (8 Pawns)
Seth Sigmund Peerage: Seth Sigmund (King), Annabelle Wright (Queen), Alastair Wright (Rook), Emery Belmont (Rook), Hana Sakuya (2 Bishops), Setsuna Kazama (Knight)
Melody Morag Peerage: Melody Morag (King), Misaki Shirayuki (Queen), Katherine Petrova (Knight), Spiral Hirano (Knight), Azusa Hirano (Rook), Akira Kazuya (Rook), Hikaru Ueda (Bishop), Asia Argento (Bishop), Issei Hyoudou (8 Pawns)