Welcome to the next chapter of The Twin Dragons, but before starting. Let us answer some reviews:

altajir95: Thanks. I did love writing the interactions between Kazuki and Gabriel, as well as writing up his first encounter with Ophis. And to end this chapter and volume, I thought that writing the scene between Kazuki and Asia, after all this time would be the most appropriate.

Ancient Sith Tulak Hord: Thanks, I'm glad to hear that you like the idea of them having their own house. I think that Kazuki has a good relationship with Crom Cruach and Latia, more so after everything that's going to happen in the future between him and Diodora; though I do think that Roygun's attention should still be on Issei. I also have a lot planned for the adventures that Kazuki and his team would have compared to Rias, Issei, and their group. I was in-between whether Vasco or Tiamat should be the one to train Kazuki, but both of them at different points sound better.

Guest: It'd be hilarious having Gabriel as a dorm mother, just imagining her tending to their group would be funny to see. I'm looking forward to Kazuki giving him the beatdown he deserves, although he said it didn't matter whether she was a virgin or not in canon.

Atlair: Well, that does sound interesting and I can imagine them together. I'll ask in the AN section in this chapter and see what the reviews say about It.

Phantom Reader: That would be about the relationship between them because neither of them knew one another well enough on a personal level. I thought that it'd be good to add that, because there are not a lot of moments between either of the normal parents in canon, at first; which is the reason that I plan on there being more moments like that in the future. It was a conversation that needed to happen after all of that was heard from Vali and Zirnitra.

I do love writing moments between Kazuki and Gabriel, as well as mentioning the first time that he'd met Ophis. I think that was a nice touch since Kazuki was the first person to consider her a friend.

1. Each time someone receives a snake from Ophis, she ensures they agree to a pledge beforehand, it's not odd to assume that was added onto the pledge too. So, if someone intends on killing Kazuki, it would activate and self-destructs.

2. Ophis' current body is that of a teenager matching Kazuki's age, something that she did in an attempt to relate to him more.

No doubt since Serafall might end up being the worst adviser, more so, it might end up being too much for Sona to be around her older sister all the time. I doubt that Issei would be able to comprehend that, it might be best if that remains a secret. I have an idea of who might end up being among his Brave Saints, because of the parallels between Issei (a Devil) and Kazuki (an Angel), more so since both possess the Red and White Dragons, it seems to fit.

I wouldn't be surprised if Asia starts calling him "-kun" instead of "-san". Well, Diodora in canon wasn't at all bothered if that was the case, and instead would've minded taking Asia. I think that it would be best for them to have their own home too, it would be hilarious if that was the case too. That would be a good thing for Ophis to have a special room.

And you're welcome. I'm glad to hear you liked it.

1. That's fine. It was a misunderstanding.

2. Well, that'd be the situation that'd happen, more so since Koneko is in a unique situation not knowing Kuroka was trying to protect her. But, Kazuki would have some words for Kuroka for worsening her situation with Koneko more. I don't think that it was mentioned that'd be possible to get rid of them, but it was removed from Issei because he'd died. So, that might be possible.

I don't think that Kuroka would last as an angel since her head is possibly filled with all the same kinds of thoughts that the original fallen angels "fell" for.

3: Well, both Issei and Vali have their own "ultimate moves", in the form of their particular aura blasts in their higher forms. I can see Kazuki developing his own "ultimate moves" too, but I doubt that it'd even be possible to hide anything from them, considering their souls are in them.

[A]: That does sound OP, but I have something in mind for Kazuki in future chapters.

4: It depends because there are different women that I think would fit with Kazuki and might add them if the situation calls for it.

5: If I had to pick one, if I planned on doing one of those, then it would be That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

Guest 2: It'd sound interesting, but I'd like to keep that until the two have to fight against each other in some manner or reach a certain point. It wouldn't make sense for them not to be aware of them having a fight considering all the things they've been through together. Well, Issei received a power-up from the two Dragon Gods, not just one of them. I have an idea of what to do in that situation.

Guest 3: That'd be hilarious if Gabriel was the person who ended up revealing it if she found out. I could imagine Griselda being in-charge, much to the incredible fear within Xenovia.

Guest 4: I can see Lilith inheriting Ophis' attachment to Kazuki, and it'd be hilarious if that was the case as she'd be the most protective older sister.

FinalFantasygamer2794: I don't know about adding Serafall.

Dreadknight12: Yeah, that sure happened. Yeah, those people sure ended up finding out that Kazuki was not a virgin anymore. After Issei finds out about that, then he'd likely pass out from the news. Well, he's got more of a personal and close relationship with Irina and Asia.

Guest 5: That'll be quite the embarrassing moment for Diadora who bragged about the strength that he'd gained from Ophis' snake. Being defeated by someone who isn't even using the slightest bit of power to beat him down, no Longinus or Magic, while telling him to stand up.

The Summer Begins

It was the official start of summer, as Kazuki found himself lying down in his bed, but there was something much different about it. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, as he was waking up from his pleasant nap, but the comforting feeling didn't help matters. Kazuki found himself looking upwards at his bedroom's roof, but it looked a little different than before.

"Eh, something looks a little different," Kazuki uttered, still in the process of waking up himself. "Wait, why there's something different from before?"

"Nnn."

Kazuki was interrupted as he found himself hearing a familiar soft sound behind him.

It had originated from Asia, who was sleeping softly behind him, seeming close to almost holding onto her arm in her sleep. Just as he was wondering what was different about the entire room, there was another sleeping sound that caught his attention.

"Uh, there's someone else sleeping beside me? But, Asia-chan is the one person who…," Kazuki turned to find there was a person-sized lump right beside him. "Wait, my bed isn't big enough for three people to sleep in and still have…."

Before Kazuki could finish speaking, there was another lump, but his eyes widened from shock as it approached him. His eyes started following the direction where it was heading, which was the part right in between his legs. It was something that he hadn't experienced before but then lifted the sheets to find who was underneath the apparent new, softer covers too.

"Good morning, Kazuki-kun~"

It was revealed to be Raynare, who was approaching him from underneath the sheets.

And from what Kazuki could see, also dressed in a rather black seductive negligee, which was further shown as she leaped forward and hovered on top of him. He was surprised to find her looking right down at him wearing a seductive smile as he could see her abundant chest.

"Good morning, Raynare-san," Kazuki said, returning the gesture, then asked the question on his mind right then and there. "So, what are you doing in my room and house."

"Well, I thought that I'd be the first to say congratulation and to give you the good news," Raynare stated, as she leaned forward on him. "But, it's our house now."

"Wait, what does that mean?"

Kazuki asked, wondering what she meant about that.

At the realization that there were now four people in his bed at the same time, the person sleeping beside him started waking up.

"Nnnn…*yawn*…."

After yawning cutely, Kazuki almost recognized the voice, but he didn't believe who was sleeping beside them at that instant. But, then, sitting up from the bed, dressed in a light blue nightgown was Sona, who wasn't even wearing her glasses. Kazuki couldn't utter a single word since it was the first time that he's seen her in such a state of dress, but she looked as beautiful as usual.

"…uh, good morning…Kazuki…kun."

Sona almost didn't even realize that she was in the same bed as Kazuki, because she was still in the process of waking up. But, then her mind started waking up faster and came to that realization on its own.

"Uh, K-K-Kazuki-kun?! Raynare-san?! What're you doing in my room?!"

Sona came to the realization and couldn't help shouting that out loud, then couldn't help hiding from him using her arms crossed.

"Uh, I think this is…my room."

Kazuki looked around to find that his room wasn't the same as it was before he went to sleep.

First off, the bed itself was different from what it was before, it was bigger to an excessive extent, and the covers had a draconic design, with newer pillows and a canopy. His room is also twice as big as it was before, also with the latest model TV, the latest game system, a bigger shelf filled with new books, most related to the supernatural, a work desk with a new model laptop, and a coffee table.

"Uh, this is my room, right?"

Kazuki wondered, whether or not this was in his room.

"Uh, I heard that there was talk about making some renovations. But, that doesn't answer the question as to why I'm here and not at my home."

"Well, I woke up in my new room. And then I thought that it'd be fun waking Kazuki-kun up like this. I would've done something more straightforward if Sona-san hadn't woken up."

Raynare stated, with a joking smile. But, Sona looked on almost doubtful about the meaning behind those words, knowing the fallen angel hasn't been a fallen angel for that long.

"…Unyuu, is it morning already…? Fuaaaaa…."

Asia woke up, but as usual, she wasn't conscious of what was happening around her.

"Oh, yeah, but since it's summer. You can sleep a little bit longer."

"Ah, Kazuki…Then I'll accept your offer and sleep while being hugged by Kazuki…."

Asia said adorably and sleepily, wrapping her arms around his, then leaned forward. It didn't take all that time to go back to sleep as Asia found herself sleeping peacefully.

"Aw, Asia-chan seems to be getting used to calling Kazuki-kun, Kazuki, instead of 'Kazuki-san'. I wonder what'd brought about this unique change~"

Raynare teasingly said, while glancing at Kazuki, who continued glancing to the side.

"Yeah, who knows."

At that response, Sona and Raynare couldn't help staring at Kazuki with a suspicious look on their face, but there were different theories, one, in particular, that entered her head. But, before anything else could happen a knock could be heard on the door.

"Uh, come in."

Receiving permission, Lucina and Mariah could be seen entering the bedroom, the former was dressed properly in her maid outfit. Though Kazuki would never want to admit it out loud, she did look more beautiful, while wearing her usual maid uniform and walking in with the utmost grace.

"Good morning, Kazuki-sama, Sona-sama, and Raynare-sama."

Lucina said, bowing her head to them, as she didn't utter good morning to Asia as she was still asleep.

"Morning, everyone."

[Good morning.]

All three of them uttered the same thing, while Mariah seemed to wave her hand and smile at them.

"Uh, Lucina, what're you doing here? And what am I doing here?"

Sona asked, still wondering what she was doing here.

"Uh, you see," Lucina, falling out of her usual maid demeanor, scratched her cheek a bit flustered about hearing that question. "It was Serafall-sama who said that I should remain here to explain the situation. As for why you're here in Kazuki-sama's bedroom, my sister…."

"Please don't. I understand."

Sona raised her hand, knowing full well that if Lucia was involved in this, then that'd explain the reason she was in Kazuki's bed. Hearing that comment, Sona stood up from Kazuki's bed, not uttering a single word as she went towards the bedroom door. Before leaving, Lucina whispered something to her, and Sona still left the bedroom in a rush.

"I can't blame her. She woke up in a boy's room dressed in her nightwear," Mariah pointed out, something no one in the room could blame. "Why did Lucia do that in the first place?"

"Ah, my older sister can't tell the difference between helping someone and embarrassing someone sometimes. It didn't seem like much to her, but she thought that she was helping Sona-sama by doing this. …because she may or might not have a crush on Kazuki-sama."

Lucina stated, uttering that last part under her breath.

Kazuki couldn't hear the last parts of what she said but then noticed that Asia was in the process of waking up.

"Uh, good morning."

Asia yawned, causing the people to notice how adorable that was.

Getting prepared for the morning, the individuals started looking around to find out about their new environment, which was noted the moment they walked into the halls; which were more spacious than the original. It looked as if Lucina prepared breakfast for them before anyone woke up, something the group started eating as soon as the group collected downstairs.

Even downstairs, the living room, kitchen, and dining room have been remodeled into

"So, this is the newer design for the house? It did turn into a six-story house, but it somehow feels a little bit different here."

Kazuki asked, he didn't know the reason.

Expect for renovations, there was something else that felt different about this home. It was almost as if it didn't have the same comfortable environment that he had grown accustomed to. As Kazuki kept going over what he saw on the blueprints Lucina handed to them, their group could get a far better idea of the entire layout of their new home. Kazuki and the others got more of an idea about the new bedrooms, which were leagues above what all of them were used to.

As mentioned before, it was now a six-story mansion, with three underground floors has different things added onto them too. All the floors were spacious, most notable, the first floor was a training room and an in-home theater, and multiple baths. Neither of them could wait and see what the other two floors had in store for them, with the things they'll discover there.

"Oh, Kazuki-sa…I mean, Kazuki, our rooms are linked to one another. So, all we'd need to do is enter each other rooms using this door," Asia said but was showing that she was still getting used to not calling him, 'Kazuki-san' anymore. Noticing something weird, she pointed at the other room right beside Kazuki's room, on the left side. "But, this room here looks to be the same as mine."

"Oh, right. But, I know that this isn't Raynare's room."

"Ugh, I was surprised too. I thought that room would've gone to me, but it was made in case your childhood friend."

Raynare stated, showing some annoyance about the fact she lost in the running to have a room that has been connected to Kazuki's room.

"Iri-chan. Well, I mean that'd make sense if she decided to move in, in the future."

Kazuki said, being happier if that ended up being the fact.

"Hm, I'm sure that Iri-chan would love having full access to Kazuki-kun's room. But, it does make me wonder about the kind of things that you three would end up doing in the future. I mean, being in the middle of two girls who are in love with you. But, I guess that's the benefit of being the Hakuryuukou."

"You know, sometimes, I doubt whether or not you were born into the Church."

Raynare pointed out, recalling the different times when Mariah has said things that she wouldn't have expected of someone who was strictly instructed in the Church. But, she found herself being no different from an ordinarily social girl from time to time.

"Trust me, my experiences in the Church speaks for themselves," Mariah said, going through the other additions added to the renovated house too. "I decided to start living here instead of with Isaiah because I think that it'll leave to more team building between us. And in any case, it looks as if there are more new additions that we'll see as we continue living here together."

"Sure thing. By the way, where are my parents and Nii-san? I haven't seen anyone of them here," Kazuki said. "If anything, I would've expected to hear Nii-san screaming about the new renovations about now."

"…."

Lucina paused nervously as if she couldn't come up with a single response to give him, something the others all picked up on too. It didn't take that long for some of them, more so Sona to notice the maid-in-training was being cautious for some reason.

"Uh, what's wrong, Lucina?"

"Uh, you see, the thing is," Lucina replied nervously, poking her index finger together in a manner that matched her demeanor. "Your parents, brother, Rias-sama, and the others are living together in their renovated house that you were living in previously."

"I'm sorry, what?"

Kazuki wasn't confused but dumbfounded about the meaning behind those words.

"Well, you see, this house right here in the mansion that Rias-sama previously lived in, but it was soon renovated to become your house. I heard that because this will be your base, Grigori and Gabriel-sama also assisted in the renovations."

"So, I got kicked out of my childhood home? And was given a new home as compensation."

Kazuki wryly said, understanding the situation in the simplest manner possible.

"Uh, yes, Kazuki-sama."

Lucina said apologetically, bowing her head.

"There's nothing for you to apologize for, Lucina."

Kazuki replied, placing a hand on his head in a comforting manner, causing her face to turn bright red, to where steam seemed to come from her.

"She's right, Lucina-san. It was probably Rias' fault," Raynare stated without shame. "Who knows, she's probably there right now, with her and Akeno fighting over Ise while declaring the house belongs to her and him."

Even though Rias and Raynare don't like one another, that sounds too accurate for either of them to deny that response. Knowing the crimson-haired heiress for much longer, Lucina couldn't deny the fact that it sounded like something that could be happening or have happened.

"Hah, well, it looks as if Rias-senpai has taken over my parent's home and made it hers and Nii-san's love nest."

Kazuki pointed out, leaning his head against his hand.

"Look at the bright side, Kazuki, we have a house to ourselves. It'll make a good home for us…and our children in the future."

Asia said with enthusiasm but said the last part in more of a hushed tone while poking her fingers together.

"But, that doesn't explain the reason that I'm here."

Sona pointed out.

There was a part of herself that didn't mind living under the same roof as Kazuki, but her logical sense had tried to think about the reason she was here.

"Well, in Serafall-sama's word, ahem," Lucina said, breathing out, then started speaking in a tone that one would expect from Serafall. "'I might have an issue with Kazuki-chan being with my So-tan, but I can't deny that Kazuki-chan has been a great friend to my adorable So-tan. So, I'll use this as a test to see whether or not he has what it takes to be with my baby sister~'. And that's what my King said."

[…?]

Hearing Serafall's message through her Queen, caused the people listening to stare straight at the maid trainee, stunned by how similar it sounded to the Magical Girl King. Noticing that, Lucina's face started faltering from all the embarrassment building up before her mouth started quivering.

"Wah! I'm sorry, but Serafall-sama told me to say it that way! And she would've known that I didn't say if, then I would've gotten another one of her weird punishments!"

Lucina said, waving her hands forward with her sheer embarrassment being shown right then and there.

"I know, Lucina-san, I recall the last time she refused to do something for Onee-sama. And it was something that I wouldn't have expected from her…."

"What happened?"

Raynare curiously asked.

"Uh, well…."

"She spanked me," Lucina declared out loud, thinking back to the incident itself. "Serafall-sama put me on her lap and spanked me because I said that Gabriel-sama wasn't that bad a person as she said! She said I betrayed her by saying those words and wouldn't talk to me for a week! It's so difficult dealing with Serafall-sama sometimes, I even went to Grayfia-obasama on one of her days off and cried out my worries to her."

Lucina's emotional declaration caused them to think about what Lucina goes through daily while acting as Serafall's Queen. Sona, however, was aware that her older sister wasn't always the most conventional King in the Underworld.

"Well, that's…unusual."

"Uh, I feel so bad for you Lucina-san."

"Uwah, Asia-sama is such a kind soul!"

Lucina cried, wrapping her arms around Asia's waist, something that the blonde-haired nun graciously returned, causing the maid trainee to feel warmness across herself. As Asia started rubbing Lucina's back comfortingly, a sigh escaped from Sona's mouth.

"Well, this summer break, me, Rias, and our peerages will be heading to the Underworld. It happens each time, but with the situation caused by the Khaos Brigade, what'll happen over the summer this time around will be an important occasion for us. I'm sure that there'll be some special training for those who're going to be involved in all the future battles against them."

Sona's explanation caused them to understand the reasoning behind those words.

Kazuki realized that the Three Factions were at an important juncture with the appearance of the Khaos Brigade, with the Ouroboros Dragon, Ophis herself being at the head of it. From the death of the Three Factions' strongest leaders, God and the original Four Maou are revealed to the other factions. And the instability between them, it would be a hard venture for the factions.

"Yeah, Asia-chan and I are planning on training too over the summer in preparation for fighting against the Khaos Brigade. I heard that Gabriel-san recommended someone to help me in my training over the summer break, while Azazel said the same thing. But, he pointed out that it'll be hard getting them to agree."

"Hm, that sounds interesting. I'm interested in hearing who Gabriel-sama had in mind for your instructor. It seems as if you'll be getting a head start as our situation in the Underworld doesn't concern you much. But, I'm curious as to what'll happen as this is often a meeting between the current generation of Young Devils. And I do wonder what the others will think about this situation."

Sona said but seemed more interested in a particular group.

"What 'others'? Are there people that you're thinking about, in particular?"

Kazuki curiously asked, because of her phrasing.

"There are two other people aside from Rias and me, who're considered the most talented among our generation of Young Devils. The first one is Sairaorg Bael, and the other is Seekvaira Agares. Both of them belong to two of the highest ranked clans among the Seventy-Two Pillars. But, all things considering Sairaorg is the strongest one among our generation by a wide margin."

Sona explained, causing Kazuki to look surprised after hearing that from Sona.

"So, this Sairaorg-san is the strongest person among your generation. I'm interested in meeting him."

"Well, his strength doesn't come from what you'd imagine would come from a pure-blooded devil. Sairaorg-san's situation is rather unique, but that never stopped him from reaching the top."

"Now, I'm far more interested in meeting him, Sona-san. I haven't met someone with who you shared that great of an opinion."

Kazuki's comment caused Sona to smile a bit as she nodded her head in agreement. She knew that Kazuki was a person who showed a curious side when it came to meeting new people and experiencing something he hadn't before. It was one of the traits she'd learned about as soon as he found out about the supernatural world, then all about the Underworld's history and even languages, things he absorbed more than most pure-bloods.

"By the way, Kazuki-kun. How did it go informing the Kendo Club that you wouldn't be there after the summer?"

Sona asked, causing Kazuki to think back to that moment.

"Uh, well…."

Kazuki replied, wearing a wry smile.

[Nooooooooooooooooooo! Please don't goooooooooo!]

Before the summer started, Kazuki informed the Kendo Club that he wouldn't be a member of the club once summer ended. At that, he received rejections from the male and female Kendo Club members, more so those of the female side, who were on the brink of tears.

"Kazuki, you can't just leave the Kendo Club! What's going to happen to our dynamic?! We'd already known that Kaito-sensei wouldn't be here anymore, but we can't lose you too!"

A male student asked, feeling a hint of betrayal from his actions.

"Come on, guys, you can maintain the club well enough without me being here. It's not like we won during the last tournament because of me. All of you are talented on your own," Kazuki said, but then started feeling almost overwhelmed by two different sources of softness on him, then sighed. "Uh, Murayama-san, Katase-san could you two please get off of me?"

As Kazuki stated wryly, Murayama was currently on his back, wrapping her arms around his neck, while her legs were around his waist. And Katase was holding onto his legs, wrapping both her arms around his thighs, refusing to let go. Both of their breasts and thighs were wrapped tightly around Kazuki's parts, refusing to let him go.

"No, I'm refusing to let Kazuki-kun leave the Kendo Club!"

"You'll have to go through the entire day with us on your back and legs until you agree to remain in our club!"

Murayama and Katase declared, showing their refusal to allow Kazuki to leave the Kendo Club.

"Come on, it's not like we won't see one another. At least, for you two, we're in the same class."

Kazuki tried reasoning with them, but the duo still refused to let go of him.

"But, we don't want Kazuki-kun to leave the Kendo Club too," Murayama stated, not releasing her grip on him as her breasts were passed against his back. "We've been together in the same club since we started our first years in Kuoh Academy! And we want Kazuki-kun to be heard until we graduate from here!"

"And who's going to keep those perverts from peeping on us when we're bathing in the showers?!"

Katase added.

Instead of sounding irritated about their constant attempts at holding onto him without letting go, Kazuki felt glad that the brown-haired and pink-haired young women liked them this much. Before Murayama could comprehend what was happening next, she found herself being removed from Kazuki's back by him without the slightest bit of force being used. Dumbfounded, Murayama found herself being placed down in front of him, almost blushing as he had his hands around her waist.

After all that, Kazuki gently got Katase to free his leg, then placed her right beside her best friend, neither of them wanted him to leave the club.

"Look, I know that you're all sad that I want to leave the club. But, what I want to do is build a new club that'll all but benefit the entire school, the members of the Kendo Club included. Murayama-san, and Katase-san, you two are the best female members of the club, with Kaito-sensei once admitted that you two have spirits not unlike an actual samurai. So, I believe that you two can lead the club together."

Kazuki said gently, showing the utmost confidence in both the young women standing in front of him.

Those encouraging words from Kazuki caused them to tear up for another reason, something that the male and female Kendo Club members could understand. All their desire to not see him go made Kazuki feel emotions that started building up within his chest. It was the first time that anyone had done such a thing in the club he'd joined thus far. Most time, the instructor and students learning there didn't want to bother with someone who could last a couple of seconds.

But, since entering Kuoh Academy's Kendo Club, he'd met an amazing teacher and good friends here, who were patient with him.

"Hey, since the summer break is going to be coming, and it'll be my last time here. How about we all head out to the restaurant that Kaito-sensei took us to after we won that tournament?"

Kazuki suggested as the group in front of him immediately nodded their head.

[Yeah, one more time as the Kendo Club.]

Kazuki smiled as he heard their response.

It was going to be his last time as a member of the Kendo Club, and spending the rest of it with the people who'd been his friends since their first meeting.

"Yeah, after that, we had some fun at the restaurant and shared some good memories," Kazuki said in a happier tone, before laughing a bit. "I swear, those guys treated it as if I was the one leaving. But, we also celebrated the time we got to spend with Kaito-sensei."

"Hm, what was his reason for leaving? I would've thought that he'd have remained as their instructor."

Raynare curiously asked.

"Well, the first time, he said that we'd have him as an instructor until our second year ended, but there was a slim chance he would have to leave before we reached out third-year. As for the reason, Kaito-sensei said that he has to help look after his grandchild, who doesn't live around here. It's weird, he never mentioned whether or not his grandchild was a boy or girl, let alone showed us a picture."

Kazuki replied, not recalling a time when he'd done a photo of Kaito's supposed grandchild.

"Well, everyone has their secrets. How did he get into being your instructor in the first place?"

"Kaito-sensei came under the recommendation of the school administrator, which is Rias' father, Zeoticus-sama. I don't know that much about him aside from the fact that he's a rather respected person as far as sword masters go. But, there isn't much information about him as far as that."

Sona explained as Kazuki started wondering more and more about Kaito's origins, but that didn't change the fact that he assisted him and the others in coming this far.

As the group was talking, there was a knocking sound from the front door, causing Lucina to stand up to go and open it. Curious about who stood behind the door, their group received their answer as a cheerful tone could be heard from the blonde-haired woman.

"It's so wonderful to hear from Serafall's wonderful Queen."

"It's good to see you too, Gabriel-sama."

Behind the door was Gabriel, dressed in a casual white dress, smiling cheerfully, while looking inside their new home. Bowing her head, Lucina stood on the side and allowed the Seraph to walk inside with a cheerful smile on her face.

"Good morning, everyone~"

Gabriel announced while waving her hand.

""Good morning, Gabriel-san.""

[Good morning, Gabriel-chan!]

Kazuki and Sona replied to Gabriel's response in a respectful tone, while Asia, Raynare, and Mariah replied in a much more casual tone. She entered the same area as then, before talking a seat, then sent a gentle smile over toward Kazuki.

"So, Kazuki-kun, how're you enjoying the new home?"

Gabriel kindly asked.

"I love this new home, though I don't know how to feel about being kicked out of my old home. But, I appreciate the kindness from you and the others involved in renovating this home for us."

Kazuki replied in an appreciative tone, something that caused Gabriel to giggle faintly.

"I'm so glad that Kazuki-kun loves the renovations and all the interior designs. I didn't know what you'd enjoy and was worried you wouldn't like the things like the dragon covers and pillows I suggested. I brought in some books from Heaven onto your new collection, because I thought that it'd be helpful for you in the future."

Gabriel continued as she went over the things she'd assisted in designing for their new home, something that'd made him and the others feel grateful for the work she put into this for them. It made Lucina believe that she was right in believing that Gabriel was a good person, but wondered why Serafall hated her so much. But, asking that kind of question might result in another spanking.

"Alright, so, Kazuki-kun, I wanted to inform you that the person that I suggested for your training has agreed to it graciously. I know that person would be a great help in raising your strength in the direction that you want," once those words left Gabriel's mouth, the Seraph showed nothing short of confidence in whoever she'd chosen to act as his instructor. "He's the strongest and most devout exorcist that we'd ever seen in a long time, and he's shown great interest in training the current Hakuryuukou."

"Wait, Gabriel-chan, you got…."

Mariah seemed to know who this person was and couldn't believe that Kazuki would be training under him.

"Hmhm, Kazuki-kun, you're current trainer is going to be Vasco Strada-san."

Gabriel informed with confidence.

"Vasco Strada?"

Kazuki didn't know who that person was but looked around to find that Asia, Mariah, Raynare, and Sona wore a stunned expressions on their face. Based on the fact that Gabriel held him in such high regard, as well as even a person as calm and collected as Sona couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"K-Kazuki-kun, Vasco Strada is the previous wielder of Durandal," Raynare revealed, much to his surprise, and it wasn't the end of it. "He's both known and feared around the entire Three Factions under different titles, such as the Violence of Heaven, and the Vatican's Evil Killer. In the past, he'd forced Kokabiel to retreat sometime during World War Two. All that, and he doesn't even have a sacred gear in the first place."

Kazuki noticed that Raynare seemed as if she was more afraid of Vasco compared to the time their entire group fought against Kokabiel.

"I don't know the reason everyone's so afraid of his Eminence Strada, he's a kind and gentle soul."

"Asia-chan is correct, Vasco-san is a gentle person, different from most people you'd normally encounter."

Asia and Gabriel looked to be under the same opinion about Vasco not being the kind of intimidating, dangerous person the other factions believed he was. But, if both of them believed that Vasco was a good person, then he'd believed them no matter what.

"They're right. His Eminence might have a dangerous reputation around the factions, but he's nicer than anyone would think. Kazuki-kun, you're quite lucky to be under the training of Mr. Durandal himself. I'm sure that you'll be much stronger under his tutelage."

"Don't you want to train under him too?"

"No, I asked Isiah, and it was agreed that I'd train under the same person who trained him. I thought that it'd be interesting to learn from the same person that took care of my older brother at such a dark moment in his life. I'm also curious because he said that his teacher was a famous samurai."

Mariah replied, wondering what'd it feel like training under her brother's teacher, and believed that it'd expand her horizon. And doing so might also expand her usage of her holy sword, Almace because she hasn't even come close to using it to its fullest potential.

As Mariah was thinking about her training, Kazuki turned his head to find that Asia was looking on a bit nervously at the thought of meeting Vasco.

"What's wrong, Asia-chan?"

"N-Nothing, Kazuki-san."

Asia replied smiling, but it was obvious enough that something was bothering her.

But, in the situation, Kazuki didn't want to force Asia to tell him, if it bothered her this much, to the point where she couldn't speak about it.

"By the way, Raynare-san, Azazel-san told me to inform you that you'll need to return to Grigori for training."

Gabriel informed the fallen angel, who seemed surprised about it.

"Ah, yes, I should be heading back to Grigori to prepare for whatever training Azazel-sama planned for me. So, did he mention what kind of training he had planned for me?"

"Hm, he said something about all the leaders of Grigori being involved in it. So, this sounds as if it'll end up being an interesting experience for you."

Gabriel replied, smiling, but on the inside and outside, Raynare was expressing a good amount of fear.

"U-Uh, a-all the leaders of Grigori…ARE GOING TO BE TRAINING ME?!"

Raynare said, stunned about the fact all the remaining Grigori leaders are going to be responsible for training her at the same time. All the leaders were strong in their own right, with Azazel, Shemhazai, and Baraqiel being at a higher level of strength among them.

"Yes, Azazel-san mentioned something about training you into a real fallen angel. I remember them all and know that they could make you much stronger."

Gabriel stated, wearing a gentle smile, but the fallen angel in question wasn't as enthusiastic.

"Uh, I'm so worried right now," Raynare said, becoming more and more worried as time passed. "I mean, I have nothing but respect for them. But, all of them are eccentric and weird in their way, most people would end up being an experiment on one or two of them, in particular. If it'll help me get stronger, then I'll try and survive all the training that the Grigori leaders have in store for me. I wish that I survive this summer, I still haven't finished my favorite soap opera, and it's starting to get at the best part."

"We'll all survive this and continue looking forward to the future ahead of us. Whether it's the Khaos Brigade or whatever else is going to come about in the future, we're going to survive it no matter what."

Kazuki stated while looking forward as the collection of women stared back at him, wearing a brilliant smiles on all their faces. He showed the bravest and calmest expression that either of them have seen from him thus far, then held his hand out forward. Responding to that, the women started placing their hands on top of his, while Kazuki at that moment looked forward to what'll come about next.

"How, joyful is this? Rias' family was kind enough to renovate our home and prepare one for you, Kazuki."

Miki gently said, while she and Kazuki alongside her husband, Gorou sat together at the table.

Both he and Asia were sitting down along with his parents, drinking tea and talking among themselves, while the oldest son was dealing with things concerning Rias' peerage. It has been a couple of minutes since the group started drinking from the high-class tea she'd received and prepared. Both the newly formed couple and parents continued sitting there while speaking about the current situation.

"It sure is. I know that we've gotten to know each other, and became friends, but I didn't expect any of this."

Gorou said, not expecting that his small family would be receiving this kind of fancy treatment.

"I guess that this is thanks for taking care of Rias-senpai, and this could be a blessing for being great parents."

"Yes, Otou-sama and Okaa-sama have been incredible people for someone such as me, who haven't had anyone who treated me with such kindness. I'm surely grateful that I met you all."

At Kazuki's and Asia's response, which showed nothing but gratitude, both Miki and Gorou looked on showing an embarrassed expression on their face.

"W-Well, we d-did do a good job raising two good children, though the oldest is an incurable incarnation of sexual desire. However, both of them have good hearts that'll assist others in need," Miki said, still feeling flushed about the compliment, while she continued drinking tea. "And it was a pleasure to have the privilege to have someone a lot like Asia to raise as a new addition to the family."

"Yes, it was a privilege to be the father of such a good group of children."

Gorou added, scratching the side of his cheek embarrassingly.

Kazuki and Asia couldn't help smiling as the parents, who have a hand in taking care of them started feeling the utmost gratitude in their comments.

"Because Kazuki is such a good child with Asia-chan supporting him, I don't have to be concerned about them all living in another house alone. I do wonder if I should ask whether or not, Yumma-san, Mariah-san, and Sona-san are capable of cooking too. I know that you're capable of cooking well enough on your own, because you used to spend almost all your time around me," Miki said, thinking about the time that Kazuki once cooked for her once as a surprise, smiling at that memory. "Asia-chan, is, of course, the first one who'd inherit the Hyoudou Cooking Style, but it wouldn't be bad teaching someone else."

"Hm, I don't know much about them, but I'm sure that they'll be interested in your lessons Kaa-chan. Well, next time, I'll ask them, as Yuuma-san is going on a father-daughter trip over the summer together with Azazel-sensei. I'll be sure to ask Mariah-san and Sona-san next time I see them."

Kazuki replied, with Miki nodding her head in agreement at the thought.

"If anything, this'll be good practice for Kazuki and Asia-chan. It hasn't been that long since you two started to be an actual couple. And now, you two are living alone together."

Gorou happily pointed out.

"Yes, yes, and don't be worried about getting one of the girls pregnant. I wouldn't mind assisting them throughout their pregnancies and taking care of the child until they graduate from college. I know that Kazuki would be able to find an excellent job."

Miki added, almost encouraging him, something that caused him and Asia to blush at the thought of them having a child together this early on.

"Uh, Kaa-chan, isn't it too early for grandchildren?"

"But, this will make your mother happy to have an adorable grandchild."

Kazuki was almost unnerved as he looked at his mother's expression, truly having no issue with him and anyone he was in love with having a child this early.

"I'm sure that's emotional blackmail. There hasn't been one moment where I denied Kaa-chan's requests. But, it is a bit more complicated this time, considering it's not just my future that this'll affect. Though, I'm still thinking about using the Human World's standards. Considering I'm a part of the supernatural world now, it should be easier for Asia-chan and Iri-chan," Kazuki said, deep in thought as his parents continued looking at him with anticipation in their eyes. "Please stop looking at me. I'm not against it, but look, whatever happens, happens."

"I'll be praying to the Shinto Gods for your success in bearing a strong and healthy child."

Miki stated, giving her son a thumbs up, while she and her husband smiled.

"Kaa-chan, Tou-san, neither of you is strongly religious. Though I wouldn't mind meeting the gods from Shinto, because I am still Japanese no matter what."

Kazuki thought while staring at his parents with a blank look.

"Don't be worried about anything Kazuki, just live as you want in that new home of yours. But, don't be afraid of coming here to visit from time to time."

"Of course, no matter what happens, this will still be your home."

Kazuki couldn't help smiling as he heard those comments from his parents, which was correct, no matter what he did or went, this place will forever be his childhood home.

"Now, since Asia-chan is here," Miki said, clasping her hands together while smiling. "There are quite the recipes that I haven't been able to share with you yet. I'll never be able to rest until I completely pass down the Hyoudou Style Cooking to our beloved, future daughter-in-law. So, I'll be doing that while you're still here."

"Yes, I'll glad accept, Okaa-sama."

"It's been quite some time since we've last talked together like this. So, if you wouldn't mind talking with me for a little while longer, Kazuki."

"I don't mind that Tou-san."

Kazuki and Asia agreed to the terms of the father and mother who'd had a hand in taking care of them.

From there, the parents and children continued talking among themselves with a peaceful atmosphere all around the recently renovated living room. The four of them continued enjoying the shared moment between them, while the parent-child bond between them was shown more and more.

"Hah, well that was quite the conversation we had with my parents."

Afterward, Kazuki and Asia found themselves taking a leisure walk around at night, without directly heading over to their new home. In the midst of all this, the two felt the warm air that started making the approaching summer, all while their hands were linked with one another.

Kazuki said, almost amused by the usual things he'd hear from his parents.

"Heh, yes, Okaa-sama and Otou-sama are their usual self," Asia said while starting to blush as she started to think back to Miki's words. "If Kazuki-san doesn't mind, I wouldn't mind having a child with him."

"As I said before, there's no need to rush things. If we do end up having a child, then I'll be happy and make the proper preparations for it. Ugh, but I think that my parents are wanting to rush things a bit too much because the two of them don't want to wait for their grandchild."

"Heh, I don't blame them, because I know that our child would end up being blessed and loved by them."

Asia said, with the usually cheerful and beautiful smile that he's grown to love.

"Well, I'd love and care take of all my children no matter what."

"And that's one of the reasons that I love you so much, Kazuki."

Asia said that last part with flushed cheeks while speaking her honest feelings on the matter. And hearing Asia calling him by his name without honorifics made him feel all the better about this.

"Yeah, I love you too, Asia-chan."

"You know," Kazuki heard Asia starting to speak, then noticed that she started looking a bit bashful. "If you want, you could call me just Asia without adding -chan too. I-m just asking because you allowed me to do the same."

"Then, I'll start calling you, Asia. Is that fine, Asia?"

Kazuki asked, hearing her name speak like that caused her heart to flutter.

"Y-Yes, Kazuki."

Asia replied smiling at that.

She didn't notice the direction where the two of them were going until, noticed that Kazuki stopped walking, thus causing her to stop too. But, it looked like a path that certain students would take to go to school, which was near the park children played around often.

"Huh, is there something wrong, Kazuki?"

"Remember this spot?"

Kazuki asked, pointing at a certain spot near them. Taking a moment to notice its, location, Asia paused before a smile started gracing her face.

"Ah, this is where we first met!"

Asia couldn't contain her voice as she recognized this spot.

As if it was yesterday, Asia began thinking about the events that led her to come straight to Kuoh Town, because of the ill-intent of three rogue fallen angels. But, due to that incident, she met a Japanese boy who would end up becoming her first friend and now her boyfriend. Once all those memories started coming back, Asia felt herself wrapping her arms around his arm.

"I never thought that things would progress to this point. But, I'm happy that things ended up the way they did. I became involved in the supernatural, accepted my fate as the Hakuryuukou, then I met the second girl that I fell in love with."

Hearing those words made Asia believe that there was something that had attracted both of them together at that moment. Thinking about the events that'll end up occurring in the future made them glad that the two of them met in this spot right here.

"Uh, Kazuki, there's something that I want to talk about with you," Asia said, turning her attention to Kazuki, who seemed interested in what she was going to say. "But, can we talk about it at the Church? I can't think about us talking about this anywhere aside from there."

"Sure thing. Let's go."

Agreeing to his girlfriend's desire, she and Kazuki started heading in the direction of the Church where their group assisted one another in restoring themselves.

Once there, the two took a seat on the bench in front of the Church, where the two continued sitting for a couple of minutes without a single word. Though, after going there, the two prayed and paid their respects, sitting down, with Kazuki waiting for Asia to utter the first word.

"I'm scared of meeting his Eminence Strada again."

Asia started the conversation like that.

"Huh, why? I thought that you said he was a kind person."

Kazuki, at first, was confused about her reasoning, but an answer soon came to mind.

"His Eminence Strada is the kindest person among the Church that I'd met thus far. It wasn't a long meeting, we greeted each other once, but he was the first person who talked to me like a normal person. Growing up, I used to hear stories about his Eminence being the strongest person in the Church and defeating enemies who were a threat to the Church. And I…."

Since hearing that she'd be meeting Vasco Strada again, different feelings started building up within her chest.

"You're worried that he might not be so kind to you, now that you're not a member of the Church," Kazuki said, as Asia nodded her head in response to that. Noticing that, she felt Kazuki placing his hand on top of hers, feeling a good amount of warmth from his hand. "I know that you're afraid, but I don't think that you need to be worried about him being any different around you."

"What makes you think that?"

Asia curiously asked.

"I mean, Gabriel-san, Mariah-san, and you hold him in such high regard as a person worthy of respect. And so, I doubt that he'll end up being the kind of person who'd hate you because you're not a part of the Church. I said it, before, but no matter what happens, I'll be there for you no matter what."

Kazuki replied, wrapping his fingers around Asia's, causing her to feel the courage and warmness behind those words. Hearing the strong emotions behind those words, Asia couldn't help leaning up against him, with her head resting on his shoulder.

"I know, I guess that I just wanted to hear that again. No matter what, I'll have Kazuki and the others standing by my side. Over the summer break, I'll also work on becoming stronger for you too."

"I don't doubt that Asia will become stronger in the future."

Kazuki placed his hand right on Asia's head while starting to feel the strong emotions behind that response from him. Both of them continued sitting down there for a couple of minutes before heading outside of the Church after one final pay of respect. Same as before, the two continued walking forward with their hands linked to each other as the two headed back home together.

"Uh, Kazuki?"

"Hmm."

As the two started nearing their new home, Kazuki started noticing that Asia was becoming nervous as time passed. He noticed her cheeks start turning redder and redder as time passed until she started speaking her mind once again.

"Uh, hearing Okaa-san talking about us having children," Asia said nervously, as she started playing around with Kazuki's hand. "I started thinking about us, being together again. So, when we return home, can we…?"

"Sure thing, Asia. Once we return to my room, we might as well try out the new bed."

Kazuki agreed to her request without hesitation, sparking happiness within her, while he was surprised that such a response left his mouth.

"Ha, hah, hah, K-Kazuki, I'm, I'm…aaaaah."

As Kazuki said, he and Asia spent a good period having sex with one another, at the moment the blonde was on top of him, feeling his enlarged member within her. She was reaching her breaking point, already having multiple climaxes throughout this lovemaking session. Feeling Kazuki's essence filling her up, Asia found herself laying down on his chest and breathing.

Both of them had sweat on their naked bodies, but for Asia, it was a bit more apparent as she barely had the energy left to move around much. For Kazuki, he was still capable of moving around without much trouble, then started petting his blonde-haired girlfriend's head.

"That felt great, Asia," Kazuki gently said. "Well, the first thing that we might have to work on is her stamina. From time to time, we'd go around on jogs for some time, and she's improved a little bit. But, since we're going to be fighting more, raising her stamina will become important for more than one reason."

"I'm sorry, Kazuki, I didn't last that long."

"That's fine, Asia. No matter what, I'm just glad that I can lie time with you like this."

"Hehehe, I feel the same."

Both Kazuki and Asia stared at one another a bit, before leaning forward, lovingly connecting one another's lips. After that, the two remained in place, soon drifting off to sleep as the thoughts about what will end up happening during the summer were the last thing to enter their minds.

A/N: And there goes the next chapter of The Twin Dragons, well, this was the start of the newest volume, with Kazuki and the others receiving their own house. It was the place where Rias lived, before moving in with the Hyoudou, but renovated by the Three Factions. Of course, Kazuki felt it was a bit unfair that he'd been kicked out of his childhood home without his consent.

Later, their group started speaking about the summer training coming up, with one of Kazuki's teachers being Vasco Strada, which I thought would be the perfect person to train him. Mariah is going to be training with Kiba's old teacher, while Raynare is getting trained by the Grigori leaders. There were some more casual moments in this chapter before the end, as Kazuki and Asia shared one final moment.

Also, I'm informing the readers of this and the Last Amagiri, that both of them will be the last stories for High School DxD that I'll be doing because of the point that I reached in them. Because of that, there might be times when I might add a couple more people onto the respective OC's harems. I received a couple of suggestions, one of them being Valerie, so I'll be considering her.

Issei's Harem: Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Xenovia, Lucia, Tsubasa, Kiyome, Aika, Elmenhilde, Yasaka, Kunou, Bennia, Roygun, Ingvild.

Kazuki's Harem: Sona, Raynare, Asia, Irina, Lucina, Mariah, Kuroka, Ophis, Rossweisse, Ravel, Le Fay, Gabriel, Jeanne, Lint, Tiamat, Lilith.