Sorry for the delay, everyone. I wanted to relax for a couple of days since I had to work a lot for most of the week.

Remember how I said I wasn't planning to have lemons in this story? Well, I changed my mind and it will be at the start of this chapter. I felt that it would add more lewd moments to the story. It's been a while since I wrote one, but I feel confident in it. I hope you enjoy the chapter!

Several hours had passed since Luke and Pyra had left the shrine Akeno was staying at, Akeno was getting ready to take her bath before going to bed. After undressing and entering the bathroom, she went to the shower head and turned it on to begin her shower. When she started rubbing her breasts, her thoughts immediately went to Luke and her body started to feel hot. She traced her hands down to her waist and then to her pelvis as her mind wandered to very intimate thoughts.

(In Akeno's mind was the image of Luke, wearing a blue men's yukata, sitting in a Japanese-style room, and drinking tea made by her. She was also in the room, wearing a jet black women's yukata.

"The tea is delicious as always, Akeno." Luke complimented her with a smile.

"It's my pleasure, Luke-kun." Akeno smiled back. "How is your relationship with Rias going?"

"Things are going great. Thank you for asking."

"Have the two of you made love yet?"

"Uuh-uuh-uuhhh…" Luke stammered with a red face and nervously rubbed the back of his neck.

"Teehee, sounds like you finally proved your love for each other."

"Yeah, I love Rias very much…" Luke then looked at the ground sullenly. "But…"

"Mm?" Akeno took notice of Luke's body language. "Is something wrong, Luke-kun?"

"It… It's just…"

"Luke-kun, you can tell me." Akeno approached Luke with a concerned expression. "Whatever's on your mind, I'll always hear you out."

"Rias… isn't the only woman I love…"

"My, my, Luke-kun, you're quite naughty. Can you tell me who this woman is?"

"… You."

"Ah…" Akeno looked at Luke with a shocked expression and flushed cheeks.

"I love you, Akeno." Luke gently grasped Akeno's hand. "Just as much as Rias."

Akeno's lips curled into an elated smile. "Oh, Luke-kun, I love you, too!"

Akeno practically leapt onto Luke and pulled him into a large hug. The two longingly stared into each other's eyes for a moment before slowly moving their faces toward the other and passionately kissing, hands cupping each other's faces as their tongues danced in their mouths. Eventually, Akeno separated her lips from Luke's, leaving a trail of saliva between them.

"If Rias found out, she would be pretty mad." Luke said.

"She would." Akeno responded with a seductive look. "That's what makes this so exciting."

(LEMON WARNING!)

Akeno untied the obi around Luke's waist and opened up his yukata, revealing that he was wearing nothing underneath and his naked body was completely exposed. She took in the sight of his toned figure, but what really drew her attention was how rock hard his cock was.

"My, my, you certainly don't disappoint, Bokkiko."

"Please don't call me that." Luke slipped out of his yukata to finish disrobing.

"But I'm using that name to praise you."

Since Luke was now completely nude, Akeno decided to start removing her clothes. She undid her obi and opened up her loosened yukata, baring her very large breasts to Luke as she took off her yukata and tossed it to the side. Just like Luke, she wasn't wearing any undergarments, so she was also naked.

"Wow…" Luke looked at Akeno's tits, marveling at how huge they were.

Akeno moved her chest closer to Luke's face so her breasts were right in front of him.

"They're a little bigger than Rias's, you know?" Akeno teased. "You can play with them to your heart's content."

With Akeno's permission, Luke started indulging himself in her bosom, feeling up both breasts with his hands while he sucked on her left nipple.

"Aaaaaahhh…" Akeno moaned from her breasts being stimulated by the man she loves. "Yes, Luke-kun… Just like that… Meanwhile…"

Akeno motioned her right hand toward Luke's groin, grabbed his hardened dick and began stroking it, thus eliciting a pleasured gasp from him.

"Ghaaaa…"

"Don't worry if you cum before you have a chance to put it inside me." Akeno spoke to her love in a hushed whisper. "You'll just have to go another round."

The two kept stimulating each other's genitalia, Akeno by constantly switching up the speed she was stroking Luke's member and Luke by sucking and flicking her nipples with his tongue. After a couple of minutes, Akeno broke apart from Luke and lied down on her back on the tatami mat.

"It's time I feel what it's like to be dominated by a lustful, younger man…" Akeno practically beckoned Luke over.

Luke went over to Akeno, hovered above her and prepared to stick his penis into her vagina.

"Do it, Luke-kun…" Akeno looked directly into Luke's eyes. "Do to me what you did to Rias."

Unable to resist her temptation, Luke gave in and slowly inserted his cock inside of her.

"AAaaaAaaah!" Akeno felt a sudden flash of pain before it immediately turned into pleasure. "Y-yes! Luke-kun is inside of me!"

Feeling his instinctual desire to mate take over, Luke started slowly and passionately thrusting his member in and out of Akeno. As Luke lowered himself so that he and Akeno were embracing each other, the two started passionately making out with their tongues and she locked her legs behind his back. Luke continued fucking Akeno for a few minutes until she suddenly rolled them over so that she was on top now and began riding him.

"It's my turn to be the dominant one…" Akeno panted as she rode her man.

Akeno sat up as she continued mating with Luke, her breasts bouncing with every thrust, tempting him to sit up himself, grab onto her tits and suck on them again.

"You really love my breasts, don't you?" Akeno giggled between breaths.

"How can I not?" Luke spoke as he suckled her breasts. "They're so big and soft."

After a few more minutes, both of them felt like they were about to reach their climaxes.

"Luke-kun, I'm… I'm…"

"Akeno, I'm about to…"

Before either of them could finish, they both came with Akeno feeling something shoot inside her womb.)

In the middle of the shower, Akeno was panting heavily after masturbating to the point of orgasm.

(End Lemon)

I'm sorry, Rias… But I'm starting to love Luke, too…

It was early in the morning and behind the old school building Luke was once again helping Gasper learn to control his Forbidden Balor View by throwing volleyballs toward him, with Fumiko and Xenovia assisting.

"Waaahh…" Gasper yawned with his eyes half closed. "Luke, I'm still sleepy…"

"I'm sure you are, Gasper, but if you want to get stronger, you need to get up bright and early." Luke said as he threw another ball at him.

"Here's the next one, Luke." Fumiko pulled out a volleyball from the bin of them they had and prepared to hand it to him.

"Luke, are you still mad at me?" Xenovia asked.

"Why would I be mad at you?" Luke questioned as before throwing another ball toward Gasper.

"When I asked you to give me a child at the pool the other day, you looked very upset."

"You asked Luke wh-?!" Gasper was about to exclaim before getting hit in the face with a ball.

"Sorry!" Luke apologized to Gasper before turning to Xenovia. "I'm sorry for losing my temper with you back then, Xenovia. I don't hate you, but I do hate that you only wanted my child because of Opheria's aura."

Aside from handing Luke more volleyballs, Fumiko tried to remain distant from the conversation between him and Xenovia.

"Isn't it natural for humans to want strong offspring?" Xenovia questioned Luke's logic.

"Not really. People get married and have children because they're in love. I'd rather you have babies with a man you've fallen in love with than just someone who can give you the strongest children. For your long term happiness, that would be for the best."

"Luke is right, Xenovia-senpai!" Fumiko finally decided to speak up. "You should find a man who makes you happy first before you start having babies with him! That way you, him and your children will live more fulfilling lives!"

"But how will I know who this man is and where to find him?" Xenovia placed her fingers on her chin in contemplation.

"I don't know where you'll find him, but you'll know when it's him for sure when simply being around him fills your heart with an emotional warmth that makes you want to smile." Fumiko informed her enthusiastically.

"Sounds like you speak from experience, Fumiko."

"Th-there's someone you like, Fumiko?" Luke became nervous at the idea of Fumiko being in love with another man.

"Um-um-um…" Fumiko's face turned red and she panicked.

"I wonder if it's possible to learn the skills necessary to identify the future father of my children…" Xenovia pondered. "Perhaps I should ask one of the teachers here at the academy…"

Speaking of teacher, we could really use one who knows their way around Sacred Gears. Luke thought to himself as he looked over at Gasper and then to his own open hand. Gasper's mastery of his Sacred Gear would progress a lot more smoothly and quickly, and I might be able to attain a complete Balance Breaker without steep stipulations. Those Fallen Angels… Azazel and Karlel… if the Angels, Fallen Angels and Devils do form an alliance like Michael wants, perhaps…

It was the day of the peace conference and even though it was a holiday, everyone in the Occult Research Club gathered in the clubroom, including Melody. Seth and his peerage were also present since they were asked to report on the Kokabiel incident as well. The meeting was scheduled to take place during the late night and a powerful barrier was erected in case anyone tried to disrupt it. Since Gasper still couldn't control his Sacred Gear, they had to leave him alone in the clubroom. Luke made some snacks for him to enjoy and Issei lent him his portable game system to keep him occupied while everyone else was in the meeting. Rias knocked on the door that led to the venue for the summit.

"Excuse me."

After Rias turned the handle and opened the door, everyone saw the magnificent table set up for the meeting. Several others were already in the room and the tension in the atmosphere was so thick that it could be cut with a knife. Fumiko instinctively grabbed Luke's arm and he tried his best to reassure her by giving her a bitter smile. Luke recognized several of the faces at the table. On the Devils' side was Sirzechs and Serafall in fancy garbs with Grayfia waiting on them with a tea trolley. Representing the Angels' side was the archangel himself, Michael, and Seiryuu standing next to him. And for the Fallen Angels' side was Azazel with his twelve jet black wings spread out and wearing an elaborate and ornate black robe, with Karlel and Vali at his sides.

"These young Devils are my younger sister and Sterling's youngest son and daughter, along with their servants." Sirzechs announced to the others in the room.

Rias lightly bowed to greet the other leaders.

"They are the ones who fought back against Kokabiel's attack." Sirzechs stated.

"I have read the report. I would like to offer you my thanks once more."

The seemingly composed Rias bowed again to Michael's words.

"Sorry about that. Kokabiel really cause you a lot of trouble, huh?"

Rias's mouth twisted a little to Azazel's laidback apology but remained silent to avoid risking an incident.

"Please, have a seat." Sirzechs motioned the young Devils to the chairs set up near the wall.

Grayfia guided them to their seats with Rias, Sona, Melody and Seth sitting next to each other with Luke sitting Rias, followed by Akeno and everyone else that he came with. Once everyone was seated, the meeting began.

"Now that everyone's here, let us begin the summit." Sirzechs spoke. "I presume everyone here is aware of the forbidden topic… that God no longer exists? … Then let us continue."

A little time had passed and the meeting was progressing smoothly between the leaders. Issei couldn't understand what they were talking about, so it was just a lot of noise to him, though he did at least acknowledge that their discussions were important. On the other hand, despite his lack of knowledge on the history between the Three Great Powers, Luke was listening in to get an idea of their current relationships. At one point, the tension in the room caused Luke to take a moment and turn to Rias. She noticed him turning to her, lightly smiling, and then tightly gripped his hand.

President is shaking… Luke thought as he felt her hand trembling. Considering this summit will make or break the relationship between the three factions, I don't blame her for being so anxious. He gripped her hand back. I hope this meeting results in peace, too, President. Whatever happens, know that I'll always be at your side.

"My, my, aren't we acting all lovey-dovey with Buchou, Luke-kun?" Akeno whispered from his other side.

"Holding Luke's hand keeps me calm." Rias quietly responded while cutely pouting.

As the meeting continued, Luke looked to Pyra, who seemed to be listening to every single detail.

Pyra has been asleep for thousands of years, so she's probably curious how these governments function and interact.

"Now then, Rias, Melody." Sirzechs finally looked to his sister. "I think it's about time you tell everyone the incident that transpired here mere weeks ago."

"As you wish, Lord Lucifer."

Rias and Melody stood up and recounted the events that led to Kokabiel's attack on Kuoh Academy without omitting a single detail. Each of the leaders had a different response to the story.

"Wow, Melody-sama is really something to keep her cool in such a serious situation…" Issei quietly murmured to himself.

You don't see it, but Melody-sama is actually very stressed. Misaki thought to herself after overhearing Issei. Her outward maturity belies a young girl being forced to grow up too fast, always on the cusp of breaking. I'm the only one she shows that side of her to… and that worries me…

"That is everything, we, Rias Gremory and Melody Morag, and our servants are aware of." Rias concluded.

"Great work. Please take your seats." Sirzechs motioned to permit the young women to return to their seats.

Both Rias and Melody quickly sat back down in their seats on Sirzechs's command.

"Thanks, ladies!" Serafall winked at Rias and Melody.

"Now, Azazel." Sirzechs turned his attention to the Fallen Angel governor. "Now that we have heard the story from the young Devils, it's time we hear your side."

As everyone's eyes focused on Azazel, Karlel looked at her father with a hint of concern in her eyes about how he would respond.

Azazel confidently grinned at the inquiry. "This incident was solely the actions of Kokabiel, one of the executives of our organization, Grigori. He may have had a small contingent of followers, but they all acted independently of the other leaders without our knowledge. So, my daughter and I sent the White Dragon Emperor to apprehend him. To our surprise, the Calamity Dragon over there managed to stop Kokabiel all by himself." His eyes briefly focused on Seth before looking back at the other leaders. "Grigori had him court-martialed and sentenced him to be frozen and spend eternity in Cocytus, the lowest strata of the Underworld. He'll never get out of there. But you all knew that from the reports we sent you. That's all there is to it."

Michael sighed. "That has to be one of the least convincing defenses I have ever heard… Is my judgment that you do not seek hostilities between our factions?"

"The other executives and I aren't interested in fighting any more wars." Azazel answered. "Those Devil girls just told you what Kokabiel said about me during his rambling."

"I just have one thing to ask you." Sirzechs spoke. "Why have you been gathering Sacred Gear possessors over the last few decades? At first, I thought you were amassing an army of gifted humans to be your soldiers in a new war against Heaven and the Underworld."

"Indeed." Michael added. "But despite that, there were no other signs that you were preparing for another war. Frankly, I was shocked when I learned that you had the Vanishing Dragon on your side."

"All for my Sacred Gear research." Azazel grinned. "If you're worried, I can send you some of my research. I guarantee that our studies aren't for warfare. I'm not interested in picking fights anymore. I'm content with the current state of the world. I've even encouraged my people to stay out of human politics. We have no intention of interfering with the Angels' or Devils' business… But I guess I'm still the least trustworthy among us, huh?"

Sirzechs, Michael, and Serafall all agreed with Azazel's last comment.

"Tch, I thought you two would be easier to deal with compared to God and the old Lucifer, but you're not any better." Azazel casually picked his ear. "I don't want to keep sneaking around simply to get our research done, all right? Hmm, very well then. How about we make peace? That's all we want, right? Both Angels and Devils?"

The entire room fell silent at Azazel's proposal. Even Rias, Sona, and Melody were astonished at this turn of events that could result in a historic moment.

"Yes." Michael smiled despite being startled at first. "I intended to make the same offer myself. If the tensions between our factions continue as they are, the world will suffer as a result. It might sound strange coming from the leader of Heaven, but those responsible for the Great War, God and the original Lucifer, have long since passed and it is time those of us remaining move on."

"That's rich coming from the stubborn old archangel!" Azazel burst into laughter. "I still remember when God was the only thing you talked about!"

"… It's true that Heaven has suffered a massive loss." Michael stated. "However, there is no point seeking what no longer exists. Our duty is to guide humanity. We Seraphs agree that the most important thing now is to watch over the children of God and guide them."

"Hey, hey, you'll fall if you keep talking like that!" Azazel joked. "But you took over the System, right? It sounds a hell of a lot more lenient than when we fell."

"We Devils are in the same position." Sirzechs agreed with Michael. "Even if the original Great Satans are no longer here, we must move forward. If we were to engage in another war, our kind will become extinct."

"Yeah, another war like that will be the end of all three of us." Azazel nodded with a serious tone in his voice. "And that's before accounting for the effect it would have on the human world. It would be a complete disaster. We can't afford another war. Did you all think life would be meaningless without God? That everything was doomed? Sorry to break it to you, but everything's moving on fine. I'm alive and well and so is everyone in this room. Life continues on even without God."

Thanks to Azazel's speech, the meeting resumed with significantly less tension than before. Once they discussed the critical discussion each faction's military and future power dynamics, all seated at the table sighed as if they just unloaded an elephant off of their backs and Grayfia began to serve tea to everyone.

"Now that our discussions are progressing smoothly, perhaps now is a good time for the Sapphire Dragon Emperor to say his piece?" Michael looked to Luke. "I couldn't help but notice that you look like you were anxiously waiting for a chance to speak."

Crap! Was I that obvious?! Luke thought in shock before turning to Xenovia. "Xenovia, can I ask the Archangel about your expulsion?"

"Huh?"

"I'm sorry for barging in, too, but I also want to know why you banished Asia as well." Issei interjected.

"I can only offer my deepest apologies." Michael spoke with sincerity. "The System that provides divine protection, mercy, and miracles is the only thing the Lord left behind. To put it simply, it is a network designed to perform miracles throughout the world. All exorcisms and holy objects tap are possible through this system."

"So, when God died, something went wrong with the network?" Issei asked.

Michael nodded in confirmation. "Honestly, the system is difficult for anyone aside from the Lord to operate. I have been leading the other Seraphs in operating the system, but we aren't able to grant blessings and acts of mercy as when God was alive. Unfortunately, there are limits to how many people we can save. As such, we need to ensure that individuals who might exert too much influence over the System are not involved with the Church like those with certain Sacred Gears."

"And because Xenovia had knowledge of God's death, even though it was the fault of Kokabiel, that knowledge was enough to have a significant influence on the System?"

"Yes. If the Lord's demise were to spread beyond the Seraphs, it would have an adverse effect on the system."

"And Asia was considered an influence on the System because her Sacred Gear can also heal Devils and Fallen Angels?" Issei inquired.

"Correct." Michael answered. "If someone in the Church possessed the power to heal Devils and Fallen Angels, it would affect the faith of those around them, which is the source of life for those of us in Heaven. I'm terribly sorry that we had no choice but to exile Xenovia Quarta and Asia Argento as heretics."

Michael apologetically bowed his head to the two former Church women, who just stared back in surprise.

Xenovia smiled and shook her head. "Lord Michael, there's no need to apologize. Despite everything that's happened, the Church has raised me since I was a child. I might have thought of the decision to banish me irrational at first, but I feel better now that I know the reason."

"Xenovia, it's because of your banishment that robbed you of your purpose in life." Luke reminded her. "Are you really okay with this?"

"It's all right, Luke." Xenovia assured him. "I admit I have some regrets, but I can now do things that I couldn't do before while I was with the Church that now fill my life with color. Saying this might anger the other believers, but… I am happy with my current life."

"You're… really happy being a Devil?" Luke asked.

"Mm-hm." Xenovia nodded without hesitation.

Luke couldn't help but blush seeing Xenovia's smile.

"Lord Michael, I'm happy, too." Asia raised her hand. "I've met so many people who mean a lot to me. And I'm honored to have met and spoken with you. I've always admired you."

"I am truly sorry." Michael's expression relaxed. "You honor me with your forgiveness. Xenovia, I will entrust you with Durandal. Since you are now a servant of the Gremory peerage, I can rest easy knowing it will not be used for evil."

Hana then noticed that Azazel was staring right at her.

"I've also heard that one of my people kidnapped this girl and killed her." Azazel said.

"Yeah…" Seth stood up with a dark expression. "A Fallen Angel who admired you so much killed both Hana and my little brother in your name."

"Seth, this isn't the time to lose your cool." Luke tried to calm his older brother down.

"I'm completely aware, but I should be the one telling you that."

"While it is true that we've been eliminating Sacred Gear users who could pose a threat to us, wouldn't you do the same?" Azazel asked. "Although, we didn't intend for the Sapphire Dragon Emperor to be killed."

"What do you mean?" Luke inquired for more details.

"While you might not have been aware of your Sacred Gear, we did think you had talent." Karel replied. "But for some reason, Raynare decided to kill you instead. Unfortunately, she went into hiding after that, so we couldn't question her about her choice. But after several encounters with you, I believe I understand what her rationale was."

"Huh?"

"It's difficult to explain, but I got this feeling of overwhelming power lying dormant deep withing you. A power unlike anything I've ever felt before."

"So, you felt it, too?" Rias asked.

I remember President saying something about an unusual power inside me. Luke thought. And Katherine said she felt a surge of power after drinking my blood. Is it my Sacred Gear? Or is there something about me that I don't know about?

"Well, no use dwelling on what it is right now." Karlel seemed to have shrugged off the mystery at the moment. "There will be plenty of time for research once all the big shots come to an agreement. Whatever it is that we sensed, Raynare killed you and I need to be held responsible for it. Have you decided on the punishment?"

("You will administer whatever punishment you see fit. I'll give you some time to think it through. Let me know when you've made a decision.")

Luke instantly remembered what Karlel told him when she and Azazel came to visit them while the club was first training Gasper.

"I hope for the sake of this alliance that 'punishment' is some kind of bedroom thing." Azazel said.

Azazel has a point. Luke contemplated. Karlel should take some responsibility for what Raynare did to me, but this alliance is also very important to the future of who knows how many people…

Everyone looked at Luke with varying degrees of anxiety as he remained silent before finally speaking up again.

"… I've decided what your punishment should be."

Luke began walking toward Karlel with a serious expression on his face.

"Luke, you can't do this!" Rias protested. "The Three Great Powers are finally about to end the fighting between us! Even if Karlel is fine with it, it would set back all of the progress we've made to get this far!"

"Karlel, you can't go through with this." Azazel told his daughter. "I know you feel guilty about what happened to this boy, but this is taking it too far."

When Azazel looked at Luke again, the Fallen Angel noticed that something was off about him. As Luke stood in front of Karlel, she got on her knees and closed her eyes as if she was prepared for her death. Luke raised his arm like he was about to bring down a weapon on Karlel's head.

Bonk…

Everyone but Azazel was surprised when Luke simply just gave Karlel a light hand chop to her head.

"… Huh?" Karlel opened her eyes and looked at Luke in slight confusion.

"You're being too hard on yourself." Luke said to her.

All of the young Devils stared at the situation with a mixture of both disbelief and relief.

"Hahahaha, despite the face he was making, the kid had no killing intent whatsoever!" Azazel laughed. "You nearly had us going there!"

"Raynare was the one who deserved the punishment more than anyone." Luke continued. "And I dealt it to her already. Not as an act of vengeance, but so no one would have to suffer from her cruelty ever again. I admit, I used to despise Fallen Angels. How could I not when one killed me and pulled out my heart and stomped on it? But I learned that one of my friends is a Fallen Angel." Luke turned behind him to face Akeno and smiled. "Someone I could never hate."

Akeno blushed and gently smiled at Luke.

Luke turned back to Karlel. "And you and Azazel seem like compassionate people, too. That got me thinking that I was wrong about Fallen Angels. I'm sorry I ever thought ill of you."

"You're… not even mad that my lack of action led to you becoming a Devil?" Karlel asked.

"I was at first…" Luke faced Rias, Akeno, Fumiko, Koneko, Yuuto, Xenovia, and Pyra. "But honestly, ever since I became a Devil, I don't feel as lonely as I used to."

Suddenly, Luke felt his body get pulled in by Karlel as she gave him a big hug, his face firmly planted between her huge, pillowy breasts and causing his face to become red and hot.

"You really are a sweet boy." Karlel said to Luke. "I can see why Rias Gremory is so fond of you."

"All right, that's enough, you two." Azazel interjected. "I have a question to ask the dragons."

Karlel let go of Luke and Luke tried to quickly calm himself down before Azazel could ask his question.

"As holders of three Heavenly Dragons, you have just as much power to influence the world as we do." Azazel referred to himself, Michael, and Sirzechs. "Let's start with you, Vali. What is it you desire?"

"Fighting strong foes is enough to satisfy me." Vali grinned widely.

Please don't tell me that's all this guy cares about… Luke sighed in his head.

"What about you, Mr. Red Dragon Emperor?" Azazel looked in Issei's direction.

"To be honest, I'm not sure myself right now." Issei scratched his cheek before answering. "I'm only now realizing how wide this world is. My original dream of forming a harem is pretty small in comparison."

"That might be understandable, but with your power to shape the future, a refusal to choose makes things more difficult for us leaders to decide on a course of action." Azazel replied back. "Issei Hyoudou, let me put it in a way that will make you decisive. If another war starts, you'll have no choice but to join the fight. Which means you won't be able to sleep with your harem."

"!" Issei grasped Azazel's words instantly.

"If there is peace, you won't have to fight and you can sleep with women to your heart's content." Azazel smirked at Issei's reaction. "War means no sex. Peace means as much sex as you want. Now, which will you choose?"

"Peace! Nothing beats peace!" Issei then murmured to himself. "Except maybe having sex with Misaki-senpai…"

"And you." Azazel finally turned to Luke. "What is it you want, Sapphire Dragon?"

"W-well…" Luke hesitated and felt a little embarrassed. "I really want to make women happy." He realized what he said may have come off the wrong way "B-but it's not like I don't want men to be happy, too! If this peace can make people happy, then I'm all for it."

Just as Luke finished speaking, he felt his body stop in a way that felt familiar.

This is… just like when Gasper stops time…

A/N: With that, the Khaos Brigade has made their move! I hope you all enjoyed the chapter!

The next chapter should be the finale of the arc, which will be followed by a break chapter and then on to another original arc where an OC introduced early on will finally appear again.

I feel like I'm basic when it comes to writing lemons, but I feel like they do their job well. I hope you find it hot.

This chapter provided an opportunity to develop Xenovia's relationship with Luke and plant the seeds for their future.

And Luke gave Karlel a slap on the wrist, or a light chop to the head in this case, and it seems like she has become quite fond of him. Plus, she revealed that Raynare killed him because she was afraid of something inside of him. What that is will be revealed in a few arcs.

Anyway, the fight against the Khaos Brigade will be in the next chapter! Stay tuned for next time!

Luke Harem: Rias Gremory, Karlel, Annabelle Wright, Akeno Himejima, Fumiko Kazuya, Melody Morag, Setsuna Kazama

Issei Harem: Misaki Shirayuki, Asia Argento, Hikaru Ueda, Akira Kazuya, Kiyome Abe

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)