-Dante POV-
"Young master Dante, is there something wrong?" Wilhelmina asked me.
"No." I replied.
Even though I'm lying through my teeth. Something is very wrong indeed.
You and I aren't even supposed to exist in the world of Highschool DxD and yet, here we fucking are!
I seriously wanted to shout this out loud at the top of my lungs. But I held back.
For obvious reasons I should think.
I don't want people thinking I've lost my mind after all. Or worse yet, actually believing me. Because if that were to ever happen I have no doubt I'd be whisked away to some deep dark hole, where the people in charge would throw away the key, and then pick my brain clean of every little secret I have before disposing of me.
That is one of the major reasons I will never tell anyone in this world about my previous life.
No one.
I'll take that secret with the grave to me during this second go around. Which I don't plan on having happen for a very long, long, time.
But to make sure that happens, and accomplish my goals, I need to begin working much harder than the original Dante ever did.
And right now, today, is my starting point.
So let's get this show on the road.
"I'm fine Wilhelmina. Just a bit nervous. I am receiving my evil pieces today after all."
"Yes. And let me just say, congratulations once again young master." Wilhelmina spoke. Flashing me a small and warm smile afterwards.
"Thanks Wilhelmina. Also how many times do I have to tell you to call me Dante when we're alone." I spoke.
For it seems the original Dante did just that just last year. After developing a small crush on Wilhelmina from what I can see from my new memories.
I got to give it to him, the guy had good taste. For it seems maids are one of his fetishes. And Wilhelmina checked all his boxes in regards to the perfect maid.
So again, it seems the original Dante has good taste.
For Wilhelmina is that perfect a maid. Although I might be biased, considering not only because of my new memories, but because in my previous life Wilhelmina Carmel was one of my first ever waifu once I truly got into anime.
Now here she stands before me, in the flesh, as my personal maid.
Which although I am loving also brings up a seriously major point I'm trying not to think about in-depth at the moment.
That being if I, and Wilhelmina who is from a completely different anime series, exist in this world of Highschool DxD, what other things exist here that were not in the original story?
It certainly requires more investigation.
But I can do that later. Right now, it's time for me to get my hands on my evil pieces.
"Right, forgive me Dante. But no matter what you will always be the young master to me. So it's a little hard to turn it off." Wilhelmina mused.
"As long as you're trying to truly do so then I'm alright." I replied. "Now then I think that's enough idle talk. For as you said a moment ago we have things to handle."
"Yes, of course." Wilhelmina replied.
She then came over and inspected my person.
Then once she was satisfied she leaned back and gave me a curt nod of approval.
Once this happened I headed out of my room, with Wilhelmina following right behind me, after she closed my bedroom doors.
The two of us then walked through the halls of the Belial mansion, getting greeted by the household staff, and then returning said greetings, as we passed by them. Until eventually we reached our destination.
The front of the Belial family main mansion.
Where we found my uncle Diehauser standing next to an all-black limousine.
Spotting me Diehauser smiled. "Dante, good morning. So, it looks like you're ready."
"That I am uncle. Also, good morning to you as well." I replied.
Once I did Diehauser turned to Wilhelmina. "Wilhelmina."
"Lord Belial." Wilhelmina curtly replied.
"Well now that you're both here let's be on our way." Diehauser spoke. He then got into the limousine.
Wilhelmina and I following right behind him.
Once we were all inside the vehicle got moving. As it did I moved over to one of the windows and looked out of it. Enjoying seeing the Belial territory with my own two eyes. Not just from my new memories. For there's something different about seeing something yourself.
Staying next to the window I looked through it all the way until we reached our destination.
The city of Lilith.
The new capital of the devil society in the Underworld after the Devil Civil War came to an end centuries and the pure-blooded descendants of Lucifer and the original Satan's, along with their followers, were ousted from power by the New Satan Faction, led by then Sirrzechs Gremory, Ajuka Astaroth, Serafall Sitri, and Falbiun Glasya-Labolas, who have since discarded their family names and taken up the names of their original Satan's as their own, becoming the new leaders of the Underworld.
As our limo drove through the city I couldn't help marvel at its beauty.
Until it came to a stop and I, Wilhelmina, and Diehauser exited it. Right next to the pillar where I would claim and register my own set of evil pieces.
Which was almost entirely devoid of people. Save for a few.
The first being the green-haired mad genius, and Super Devil himself, who created the evil pieces in the first place, Ajuka Beelzebub.
While the others included a slightly younger, but already well-endowed, Rias Gremory. Sona Sitri. And finally the silver-haired maid and wife of Sirzechs Lucifer himself, Grayfia Lucifuge.
Who is obviously just here to act as Rias and Sona escort, otherwise she wouldn't be present.
Ajuka wouldn't be either.
But whenever a young devil comes of age and obtains their evil pieces he is always present. For he is the one who distributes them. So put simply he's only here as a formality.
Rias and Sona are the only ones here of their own free wills.
Since from my new memories I can see the three of us are good friends.
Despite my own personal status in the eyes of the rest of devil society.
Which is not great, let me tell you.
As a half devil, the son of an exorcist, as well on top of coming from a low-ranking household like the Belial clan, I am either scorned or completely ignored by most high-ranking devils.
Whenever I have attended social gatherings, and that's when we of the Belial clan are invited, from my new memories I can see people have been whispering and ridiculing me behind my back any chance they get.
Even with my uncle Diehauser status as champion of the Rating Games.
Which I'm sure would get even worse if devil society learned about my Sacred Gear as I currently am.
Yeah, I have a Sacred Gear.
Due to my half human heritage I drew a lucky card and managed to get one.
As for which gear I got, it's Blade Blacksmith.
Which for those not in the know is a creation-type Sacred Gear capable of producing various holy swords.
And since holy swords are extremely poisonous, and basically a death sentence, to most devils...well you can see where I'm going with this.
That's why I'm so thankful the original Dante listened to Diehauser and hid the existence of his Sacred Gear from anyone outside the Belial household, after it manifested during a training session with Diehauser when he was ten years old.
For that would have just given the upper echelons of Devil Society another reason to hate and despise me.
Which, if I haven't stated enough by now, they do a lot.
That's why despite being the same age as Rias and Sona I haven't received any proposals for marriage contracts with any of the remaining pillar houses.
It is also why today's turnout for my evil pieces ceremony is so abysmal. Since usually when a devil, pure blood or reincarnated, receives their evil pieces there is at least a moderate sized turnout for the event. So any interested parties can get a glimpse of the person getting their evil pieces. Like when Issei received his in the original story.
But for me, nothing of the sort.
Though that's fine. Since in a few years I'll be the one standing tall over all those who have mocked and ridiculed me.
'Just you wait you bastards. Your time is coming.'I thought.
Right as I began walking towards the pillar with Diehauser and Wilhelmina.
Where after we arrived Rias and Sona walked right up to me.
"Good morning Dante." Rias spoke.
"Yes, good morning. And once again congratulations." Sona said.
"Thank you Rias, Sona." I told them. I then looked towards Grayfia. "And good morning to you lady Lucifer."
"Thank you young Dante." Grayfia replied. "Also good morning to you Lord Belial and you Wilhelmina."
"Likewise to you Grayfia." Diehauser replied.
"Yes, the same." Wilhelmina added.
"Well, now that the greetings are out of the way let's get the ceremony started." Ajuka suddenly spoke. He then looked directly at me, after summoning a small box to use hand using magic. "Young Dante, step forward."
"Yes." I replied.
I then walked over to Ajuka. Who then handed me the box. Once he did I opened it and saw my own set of evil pieces inside.
"Now, simply channel your demonic power into the pillar behind me and the evil pieces in your grasp will be registered to you." Ajuka succinctly explained.
"Understood Lord Ajuka." I replied.
I then walked up to the pillar and placed my free hand on it. After I did, using my new memories, I recalled how to channel my demonic power and sent it directly into the pillar in front of me.
A few seconds after I did I felt an instant connection form between myself and the evil pieces Ajuka had just given me. Evidenced even more when the evil pieces in my box began glowing in a bright silver color.
All except for two.
Which took on a strange mix of silver and blue color. Telling me they were somehow different from my other evil pieces.
And I knew exactly how.
Since the phenomena I'm seeing in those two evil pieces in my box has been well-documented among evil pieces ever since Ajuka first created them and the new devil government began distributing them.
Those two pieces are Mutation pieces.
Yes, mutation pieces.
One the rarest occurrences within the overall evil pieces system. An occurrence that is said to happen to only one in every ten devils. And in the case of most of those devils they only get one mutation piece.
Yet here I am with two.
A mutation bishop and a mutation queen.
Seeing these two mutation pieces I couldn't help but let a smile break out across my face.
For it seems my luck isn't bad. Nope, not bad at all.
When the connection to my evil pieces concluded I removed my hand from the pillar.
"My word, two mutation pieces."
But immediately after I did Ajuka approached me and inspected my evil pieces with his own eyes.
"And a mutation-"
"Ajuka. Don't say another word."
Before Ajuka could finish his sentence Diehauser spoke up, and although he is wearing a kind smile on his face his eyes aren't smiling at all right now.
Seeing the way my uncle was reacting Ajuka nodded. "Right. Excuse me. It's just this phenomena your nephew just experienced is so rare."
"I understand that. But remember his privacy." Diehauser spoke. He then looked at everyone. "Also ladies, I would appreciate it if you didn't repeat anything of what you just heard too anybody." He asked. Leaking a bit of his demonic power out with his words.
When he did Rias and Sona began nodding their head rapidly. Meanwhile Grayfia only gave a single curt nod in response.
But that's too be expected since Diehauser demonic power wouldn't affect Grayfia that much, given that are close to the same level of strength.
In general terms that is.
"Thank you." Diehauser said. He then stopped leaking out his demonic power. He then looked at me again. "Well then Dante the ceremony is over, so let's be on our way."
"Yes, uncle." I replied. I then looked at Rias and Sona. "See you both later." I told them.
"Bye Dante." Rias spoke.
"Yes, until next time." Sona said.
Once this occurred Wilhelmina, Diehuaser, and I returned to the limousine and then started making our way back home.
As we did I began making plans in my head about the future composition of my peerage. Trying to factor in who I might recruit to it, especially since it looks like characters from other works of fiction exist in this universe, if Wilhelmina's own presence is any indication.
It's leaving me ecstatic to see what's truly out there in the world.
One which I can't wait to explore.
-Diehauser POV-
'Not just one, but two mutation pieces.'I thought. Glancing at Dante out of the corner of my eye. Seeing he wasn't even paying attention to my gaze, for he was lost in his own thoughts.
A fact I can understand, given what just happened.
'Cleria, I wish you could've been here today.'
For I just know she would've scooped up Dante and smothered him with hugs and kisses no matter what anyone said, even the boy himself.
Ah, now that would've been a sight to see.
Truly.
But thanks to those bastards who killed her it's simply a fantasy.
And all because she simply chose to love a human exorcist?!
Hah!
What a crock of utter bullshit.
I know plenty of devils, reincarnated or high-ranking, who have human lovers. Some of whom are also former exorcists. Yet none of them were ever, or have been, executed like Cleria.
No, they just get to keeping going on, living their lives.
Meanwhile my cousin and her lover are dead, and their son has lived his whole life without ever knowing the warmth and affection of his parents.
Though I can't just go putting the blame on everyone else. Considering my part in not taking action before things went to shit.
-Flashback-
"Cleria, is that a baby in your arms?" I asked my cousin.
Blinking several times, and even using my demonic power, to check my condition to make sure I wasn't hallucinating, or under some sort of mental magic.
After a few seconds I was sure neither of those things was the case. Meaning the baby I was seeing Cleria gently rock in her arms was the real deal.
"Yes, it is." Cleria replied. A happy smile on her face. "His name is Dante. Also, what's with that look you're giving me, aren't you happy to meet your cute little nephew?" She asked. Fake pouting like usual.
"No, I am." I replied. "But you suddenly request a meeting with me and then show up in my office with a baby in your arms. That's weird, even for you. Also, who is the babies father?"
"Hey, take that back. I'm not weird."
"You are. Also, don't think you can dodge my questions." I spoke.
When I did Cleria finally stopped playing around and put a serious expression on her face. "Alright. Dante's father is a human I've gotten rather close to in Kuoh Town. His name is Masaomi Yaegaki. And before you ask, yes he knows I'm a devil and about the supernatural world."
"I see." I steadily replied. "So, is he the reason you're here? Did you try and do something to you and Dante?"
"No, never. Masaomi isn't like that." Cleria instantly replied. A fierce look in her eyes. Telling me how much she care for this human. Then again I don't think she would've had his child if she didn't, but it's good to know for sure.
"The truth is I brought Dante here because Masaomi and I need you to take care of him. Just for a little while."
"Cleria, what's going on?" I instantly asked.
Because I know my cousin very well, and there's no way she would be the type to simply leave her newborn child with me unless it was for a very damn good reason.
"Tell me. What is it? Are you in some kind of trouble?" I asked. "Please, just let me help you."
"Big brother." She spoke. Putting a smile on her face. "It'll be okay, I promise. Please, just trust me. Just watch over Dante until I return. Can you please just do that?" She asked.
As Cleria did I stared her intently for a few seconds. Before giving her my answer.
"Alright, fine." I replied. "But the minute you're finished doing whatever it is you aren't telling me about you're going to return home and give me a full explanation. As well as allow me to meet this human that's captured your heart. Is that understood?"
"Yes big brother." Cleria replied. "Also thank you for this."
"Sure." I said. "What is family for." I spoke.
Once I did Cleria handed me Dante and then explained a few things, before leaving an hour later.
Neither of us knowing that would be the very last time we would see each other.
-Flashback End-
'If only I had pushed harder back then. If only I had demanded Cleria tell me what she was working on, then maybe...' I couldn't help but think.
Continuing to glance at Dante as I did.
Thinking about so many 'What If?' scenarios on our entire ride home.
Where when we arrived, and stepped out of the limousine, all the mansion staff was waiting to greet us.
Along with my parents.
My father Desmond, who is simply an older version of me appearance wise.
And my mother Cafla, who has black hair and blue eyes.
The both of them have sacrificed so much for me. Going so far as to even sell their clothing and jewelry so I could be educated.
Maybe I should tell them one of these days that I noticed.
Eh, I'll thnkin about it.
"Welcome home lord Belial, and young master!" The house staff chorused in unison.
"Thank you." I spoke.
"Yep, thanks." Dante replied.
"Ah, our little man of the hour has finally returned." My mother cooed. "So tell me Dante, was the evil pieces ceremony everything you expected?"
"Yes grandmother, it was." Dante replied. "For the most part."
"Oh, and what's that mean?" My father asked him.
"That is a discussion best had in private grandfather." Dante replied. Putting a smile on his face.
Just like Cleria used too.
Some day he's just so much like her it's crazy. While other days his personality is entirely different. Which I'm guessing he gets from his father.
Though I can't be sure.
Really should've had Cleria do a meeting between us before she died as well.
"Well if that's the case, then let's go." My father said.
So with that the four of us headed to my private office. Then once inside I immediately activated all the security measures I had in place.
"Okay, the security measures have been turned on." I said.
When I did Dante immediately took that as his que to open his evil pieces box and show them to his grandparents. Both of them got shocked expressions on their faces.
"My word. Mutations pieces, and a mutation queen of all things!" My father exclaimed.
"Dante, this is astounding!" My mother spoke.
"I know grandmother. Why do you think I'm so happy right now?" Dante cheekily asked. A smile on his face. While he closed up his evil pieces box. "So like I said, the ceremony was not terrible at all. Even Rias and Sona showed up to give me their support."
"I see. And did anyone else?" My dad asked.
"Okay Dante, you may leave now. I have things to discuss with your grandparents." I said, after he did.
"Yes uncle." Dante replied.
He then left my office.
Once he did I went to take my seat behind my desk. My parents focusing all their attention on me now.
"So, I take it that means not many people showed up?" My father asked.
When he did again I couldn't help but snort. "The only ones where the Gremory and Sitri heiresses, their escort Grayfica Lucifuge, and Ajuka. But he's always part of those ceremonies."
Hearing my words my parents couldn't help but put scowls on their faces.
"Disrespectful bastards." My mom said. "Even if Dante isn't a pure-blood, and even if his father was an exorcist, to now show up for the evil pieces ceremony for one of children of one of the remaining pillar clans it just..."
"I know mother. Believe me. But what can we do?" I replied. "Besides Dante wasn't upset by it."
"That's good." My father spoke. "The boy shouldn't want any attention from most of those vermin."
"But you know dear, once word gets out about his mutation pieces, and eventually his sacred gear, they might." My mother mused.
"Don't worry mom. When that happens I'll take care of it." I spoke.
For no one is going to harm my nephew.
I already made that mistake with his mother, and once I took in Dante full-time I swore to never let such a thing happen again.
So if any bastard dares tries to get their hooks into him, they'll learn just why I'm called The Emperor.
A/N: There's chapter two. With some good stuff. Dante got his evil pieces, which contain two mutation pieces. Giving me many options in regards to his peerage. Which I have already finalized. And it will be a mix of Highschool DxD characters from the original story and those from the X-Over. Also spoiler, Wilhelmina will not join the peerage. She will simply be Dante's maid/bodyguard.
Now then in the latter half of the chapter we saw Diehauser's feeling regarding his cousin Cleria, her death, and his feelings around Dante. Which I will be showcasing a lot of in this fic. Since the novel's didn't really go into too much detail about Diehauser's thoughts on his cousin death. That's why I'm going to try and showcase them.
There will also be lemon/sex scenes in this story for those wondering.
Well then, until next chapter.
New chapters of this fic will be uploaded every Tuesday. If you wish for advanced chapters then visit my Paetron./ArifuretaForever