Chapter 6: Phenex
Kai POV
"My name Asia Argento. Please take care of me"
I looked at Asia who introduced herself in front of the class with my usual calm face
"She's pretty cute.."
"Does she have a boyfriend?"
"This school really filled with cute girls!"
Fanboys... Great...
"Now Asia-san. You may choose your seat" the teacher said to her and she look around
"Hey! Sit with me!"
"No with me!"
I sighed a bit, honestly in my previous life I never imagined seeing such a thing...
"K-Kai-san"
I turned towards Asia who called me with a nervous expression. I kept my calm face when looked at her
"Yes Asia?" I asked her calmly
"She knows Kai?!"
"How could she know Kai-sama?!"
"D-Don't tell me she was Kai-sama girlfriend!"
I hold the urge to facepalm and keep my face stoic. Great.. Very great
"M-May i take this seat?" She asked me shyly and i look into her for a moment before giving her a warm smile
"Sure" I said to her who was now beaming a smile back to me
"H-He smiled!"
"W-What! T-The ice prince is smiling?!"
"H-Hell must have frozen over!!"
"S-Such face!"
"Kyaaa! Such a lovely smile!"
I quickly pulled back my stoic face and gave a cold look to everyone who commented making them silent quickly. Ah yes. I never told you all my title right? While Kiba is the Charming Prince, i was the Ice Prince as i was always stoic and cold to everyone
"Will you be quiet ?" I ask in cold tone make them shudder though some woman seemed to shudder because of excitement...
Damn masochists
Asia then took a seat beside me shyly which made me smile a bit
"Damn lucky bishounen"
I hear from behind and I turn around slowly and give him a cold look
"Mind to repeat that ?" I asked and he quickly shook his head. I rolled my eyes and sigh a bit. This why i didn't like to socialize
"Hn!" I grunted
"So.. You're staying with Rias-sempai?" I asked Asia
Currently both of us were in the Cafetaria. Nii-san had gone with Matsuda and Motohama. I was about to go alone but seeing that Asia still didn't ave many friends i decide to take her with me
"Yes. Rias-Buchou was kind enough to let me stay at her place" Asia answered and I nodded as expected from Rias-sempai
"Good then so-"
"Well, well look at the Ice Prince talking with the new girl"
I rolled my eyes before turning to the speaker who smirked while shifting her glasses
"Asia, this is Aika-san. Aika-san this is Asia" I introduce Asia to Aika. Asia give her a smile and "nice to meet you" word but she only stared at her acutely before she smiled
"Nice to know you too. And to think the Ice Prince here will make a move on a woman" Aika smirked to me while i only stared at her blankly
"I-Ice Prince?" Asia asked clearly confused
"You don't know? He is known as the Ice Prince here! It's because he always so cold and rarely talks!" Aika explained making Asia blink
"Eh? But Kai-san doesn't seem to be a person like that" Asia said while glance to me who only looked at her with my usual stoic face
"Yeah to you. It's your first day right? You should've already see this guy acting like robot to everyone else!" She pointed to me who still had a stoic face
"I-Is that true Kai-san?" Asia asked me and i turned to her
"If you want to know then yes. Actually I'm not a social person Asia..." I answer calmly and sipped my drink
"I-I see... But you're not a robot right?"
I stared at her with more of a blank expression while Aika seemed muffle her laugh but a glare from me made her completely silent before I turned to Asia with a little smile
"No Asia... If i was a robot i wouldn't smile at you" I said calmly and she blushed
"Awww. To think you have a soft spot for her" Aika teased me but I gave her a look that said "Your comments are unnecessary, continue this stupidity and you will suffer the consequences"
"Alright! Alright! I give up!" Aika held her hands up as she understood my look "I will leave you two alone for now then bye Kai-kun!" She said with a sultry tone and left
I sighed inwardly. The truth is I wasn't enjoying acting like this however it had already become a habit since I was little so you could say that I'm bipolar. Sometimes i became stoic if in front of public. Only if I stayed with Issei I managed to relax a bit somehow
Maybe it's because I kept doing this for years... Ah well so long as doesn't become permanent...
"K-Kai-san.. What's your favorite food?" Asia asked me
"I don't have a favorite but.. I do like Taiyaki" I answered and she blinked
"Taiyaki?" She asked in confused tone, ahh right I forgot that she was a foreigner
"Its is a Japanese fish-shaped cake. The most common filling is red bean paste that is made from sweetened azuki beans. Other common fillings may be custard, chocolate, cheese, or sweet potatoes" I explained to her
"And your favorite?" She asked again and i blinked
"Red bean paste and sweet potato. Any reason you asked?" I asked back and she lowered her head shyly
"I-I just want to know" She murmured and i look into her with calm face before small smile appear on my face
"If you want to make one for me i will be glad to eat it" I said in a soft tone earning surprise from her along with blush
"Ummm... Ummm..." She seemed too shy to reply which made me chuckle a little
"You should talk with Akeno-sempai. If I recall she is a good chef" I suggested and she only nodded shyly. I ruffled her hair before standing since break time was almost over
"Let's go.. Class will begin soon" I said with a small grin
CRASH!
"Damn..." I murmured as I crashed into the tree
Right now I was training in a nearby forest to the city. It was actually a tourist place however at night like this there's no way someone is going to come so I used it for training. I was currently training on using Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique)
The reason why I haven't tested Amaterasu or Susanoo is because I don't have a place to test them safely. I mean using Amaterasu? The risk of burning the entire city is very high! And Susanoo? Hello what is everyone going to say if they see a giant spectral warrior just outside the city?
And about the Shunshin. Sure i could use it but I still wasn't very good at it. I was very good at it if I went in a straight line. But if there were any obstacles in the way I found it hard to dodge them while I was at that speed
"Let's try it again..." I murmured before making hand seals and was gone in a whirlwind of leaves
I dashed at godly speeds while dodging as many trees as I could. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, oh shi-
CRASH!
Damn... It will leave marks later
Next Morning
"Ze~ha~, ze~ha~."
"Hey, don't run so miserably. Or else I will add 10 more laps of dashing afterwards."
I sweatdropped while hearing that. Currently i was with Rias who was riding a bicycle following Nii-san who was training to increase his stamina
"He wasn't as weak as now before when he used to train with me" I murmured before sighing "You shouldn't have neglected your training for 4 years Nii-san. Even if your body is strong your stamina sucks"
"I... Know... I'm going to become the Harem-King.. ze~ha~"
Those words slipped out from his mouth while running. I facepalmed after hearing that. Typical Ise
"That's right, and for that you need to start with daily basic training. You have to become stronger, even if it is bit by bit." Rias commented before she turned to me before she blinked
"Kai. What's wrong with your face?" She asked me when she noticed the marks on my face and i only rubbed my head
"I hit the wall this morning when little was half awake" I lied I didn't need to tell her about my training for now. She give me an 'o' face before nodded and asked again
"I see... So.. How about you Kai?" She asked me
"Me? Are you asking if I'm tired or not? I'm not tired. I still can go on" I blinked
"No. That's not what I was asking. What is your dream?" She asked and I hummed while running. Even Nii-san also seemed to be interested
"Before I knew devils existed i wanted to become a King.. The founder of a new nation" I chuckled
"That was nice dream... To become a leader huh?" Rias asked me and i nodded
"But now.. I don't know.... The world is bigger than I thought... So for now.. I want to become stronger... To protect my family and friends" I grinned
"You are having dirty thoughts. The movement of your hips is lecherous."
"…T-That's…68… T-Thinking that you are horse riding on me…69…is making my guts as a horse into the max gear…70!"
"Talking while doing push-ups. You seem to have grown Ise. Should I add another hundred?"
I sweatdropped at the scene. Seeing Nii-san being tortured by Rias with push-ups while i doing sit-ups
"Hmm, it should be about time that she gets here…"
"Huh? Who's coming?" Nii-san asked
"Excuse me"
I then turned to see Asia approaching us. She tripped and was about to fall but I quickly kicked the ground and caught her with little "oomphf!"
"A-Ah! S-Sorry Kai-san!" She said immediately with red face and I nodded
"Its okay..."
"..."
"..."
"Can you get up?" I asked and Asia face turn as red as a tomato
"H-H-Hauu! I-I-I-I'm sorry!" She immediately jolted up but then she did it too fast and tripped with her head hitting the ground
...
This girl is really clumsy
"Here's the tea" Asia handed me the tea as she handed Nii-san some tea as well
"Thanks" I smiled a bit and drank it
"Asia, why are you here?" Nii-san asked her
"I heard that Ise-san, Kai-san and Buchou-san were training here every morning…so I wanted to be of help to Ise-san and Kai-san as well. Though I was only able to prepare tea for today." She said shyly with a blush on her face
"Uuu, Asia! I'm deeply moved by your kindness Asia! Aaah, I never expected that there would be a day when a girl would say that to me!" Nii-san cried anime tears while drinking the whole tea but he gasped and opened his mouth to cool it by waving his hand in front of it
"Hot! Hot!" He yelped and i sweatdropped
"Then drink it slowly Nii-san. Tea is the best if you drink it slowly and relax" I said calmly and sipped on the tea again before turning to Asia with a smile "This is good. Thanks Asia"
She blushed and nodded "You're welcome" before she look at me
"Kai-san.. Your face"
I rolled my eyes inwardly and sighed a bit
"Just small bruises. They will be gone soon" I said nonchalantly
"D-Do you want me to heal it?" She asked and i blinked
"Sure"
Asia then approached me and a green aura formed on her hands and she started to heal me with it. I could feel the pain in my face lifting .Her Sacred Gear is really good!
"There! I'm done!" I heard her voice and opened my eyes
"That was... Great... I must say I've never seen such healing..." I said with a hint of awe. Not even Sona-sempai was able to heal me like this before!
"T-Thanks..." Asia said shyly to me mann this girl has confidence issues. I smiled a bit and pat her head before turning to Nii-san who was staring at Rias who seems to be in deep thought
"What's wrong, Buchou?" Nii-san asked her and brought back to her senses and makes a cough
"No, it's nothing. More than that, it's good timing. I decided to have it done today, so let's head over to your house now."
Huh? Why? Our house? What wrong? Wait! She didn't!
"It's about time that the luggage arrives."
"Sempai! You didn't?!" I said in surprise and she smirked at me
"Oh i did" She smirked
"T-This is?" Nii-san eyebrows were twitching after seeing the boxes that were placed in front of the entrance of our home.
I facepalmed seeing this and take a deep breath before letting out a deep sigh
"Now then, Ise. Carry these to the room." Rias commanded
"Huh? Carry? I have to carry these to…my house!?" Nii-san asked
"Yes, this are Asia's belongings. Carrying this is what a gentleman should do, right?" Rias smirked
"These are Asia's belongings!?" Nii-san exclaimed in shock
"Yes. You can carry these alone. Don't ask Kai for help. Take this as extra training!" She commanded and winked towards me while I let out a soft sigh
Family meeting was in commencement ...
Among all the famous meetings, conferences, and assemblies of the world, it ranks at the for being a place of negotiations...
That was what Nii-san said in an exaggerated manner but to me it was just normal meeting
"Okaa-sama, Otou-sama, because of this situation, will you allow Asia Argento to stay in your home?" Rias said with elegant and cheerful voice
Mom and Dad began to whisper in each other's ears while staring at Asia... And they were also looking at us
My dad made a single cough and then asked Asia a question.
"Asia…-san, was it?"
"Yes, Ise-san's Otou-sama." Asia responds back with a nervous face.
"O-Otou-sama… Ku…I don't know how to put it, but having beautiful foreign girls to call me "Otou-sama" repeatedly sure does rings a bell in my heart…in a good way." Tou-san said in dreamy tone and I rolled my eyes before turning to mom
"Kaa-san..." I handed her a rolled paper and she took it before smacking dad's head immediately and brought im back from his lala-land
"A-Ahem! Even if you want to stay in our home, our stupid son who is an embodiment of sexual desire is also in this house. While Kai seems calm and is always silent but who knows his robot personality can be contagious.. It's unfortunate, but isn't it better for you to stay in a house where there is a girl? If something happens, I would be too ashamed."
Nii-san and me gain tick mark hearing this ooh that's it! I'm sooo tell mom about your porn magazine!
"Then what if Asia becomes your daughter, then?" Rias said suddenly making my and Nii-san's eyes bulge out
What?!
"What do you mean?" Dad asked
"Otou-sama, Asia believes in Kai and Ise very much. Very much. It's the same for me as well. Kai might be a robotic person who seems to only follow orders and Ise does lack a bit of intelligence and is very straight forward, but both of them aren't fools. Instead, if both worked together they will be able to pass any obstacle and overcome it. Both Asia and I are drawn to that part of them. Especially Asia. Isn't that right, Asia?"
"Y-Yes! K-Kai-san and Ise-san saved me by risking their life. They are my saviours. Kai-san also helps me a lot at school. Even in class, he…"
Then Asia started to explain how I'm helping her out at school every day happily while putting on a big smile. She even told them about minor things and over-exaggerated them!
She even said the good things about Nii-san in school! Wow are we really like that in her eyes? I was blushing a little when hearing her talk about me in such high regards
Meanwhile our parents are like, "Oh, our Ise did?", "Kai actually did something like that?", "For Ise to be useful to others" and "To think Kai will talk with people other than Ise". Okay the last comment was unnecessary ! Seriously! I'm not that much of a lone wolf!
Okay maybe I am like that a bit...
And my parents seemed like they weren't dissatisfied with what they are hearing. Well, any parent would be happy if their child was being praised.
"How about if this also counts as bride training for Kai, then?" Rias suddenly said
""""Bride!?""""
What is that!? Dad, mum, Nii-san and I exclaimed loudly. Asia was like, "?", and put on a confused face.
S-Sempai! Something like that is too much! You can't be serious?!
Tears.
Then there were lots of tears flowing out of dad's eyes. He then spoke while wiping his tears.
"Since Kai is like a robot, I was sure that I would never see my grandchildren. I doubt he was even going to find a lover. And then there was Ise who's a big pervert. I was always depressed that I had to worry about Ise and Kai living by themselves even after I get old…"
My jaw dropped to the ground. Oi oi! Am i really that bad?! Seriously?! I didn't even realise it!
My mum was wiping her tears beside him. Wait, you are crying too!?
"I also thought that Kai would never get a bride. It's because he's Kai. The son that's almost like a robot. I tried raising him so he wouldn't become a shame in the society, but that all turned out to be a boomerang. He act too stern. He didn't have many friends except for Ise, Aika and Kiba. I was planning to get a marriage contract for him later"
"YOU WHAT?!" I yelled in shock! What the hell?! Marriage contract?! That was too much damnit! I'm not that stoic! I still laugh! Haven't you seen me laugh?!
"Kaa-san! Aren't you too much?!" I protested to her who wiping her tears
"My dear. I know its too much. But you never associate with people. You only talk with us. You never told us about you having friends. Since you were little you were only close to Ise. Even with Irina-chan you barely talk to her" Mom replied to me. I opened my mouth to protest but no sounds came out from it
Now if i recall... I really was like that eh? I was too busy thinking about the future and about Nii-san... Man... I sacrificed my childhood and I didn't even realise it until now
"Okaa-sama.. Even Kai-san seems like a lonely person but he's a very wonderful person." Asia smiled at my mother. Father wiped his tears and looked into me with a smile before turning to Rias
"Rias-san! We will look after Asia Argento-san in this house!" He said
Rias smiled after hearing dad's approval.
"Thank you very much, Otou-sama. Ise. I will leave Asia to you from now on. Asia, you will be staying with Ise at his home. So make sure to not to be impolite. Get along with Ise's parents."
"Is it really alright? Won't it be a burden if I stay?" Asia said quietly
"To get familiar with the Japanese culture and lifestyle, it's best for you stay with people from that country. When I asked you, "Who do you want to live with the most within our club members?", you did say Kai without a second thought, right?" Rias said
"Y-Yes. I did indeed say that, but…"
"It's fine, Asia-san! Get used to Japan at our house! You might stay here permanently after all!" Dad interjected and I stared at him blankly...
They're supposed to fall in love with Ise damnit! It's supposed to be him who gets something like this! I'm not the protagonist!
"See, even Otou-sama is saying this."
Asia who was confused finally smiled when she saw Rias smiling.
"I understand, Buchou-san. There are things I don't quite understand, but I will be in your care, Ise-san, Kai-san, Ise-san's and Kai-san's Otou-sama and Okaa-sama."
Like this, it was decided that Asia would be living with us in the same house.
"…Bride, huh." Rias murmured making me and Nii-san glance at her
Bride?
...
Oh shit! Her marriage agreement!
Few days later
It had been a few days since Asia had started to live with us.. It was nice to have her living with us... Though it was quite annoying seeing dad and mom always tease me about her
Currently I was meditating in the Occult Research Club. I had to ask permission from my parents for coming home late like Nii-san
I tried to control my chakra and calm myself while using Senjutsu so i could become more used to the malice aura and not go insane
"Kai-kun"
I opened one of my eyes and looked at Akeno who was smiling
"Yes Akeno-sempai?" I asked back with a stoic face
"Ara? So cold. Why don't you lighten up a little?" She pouted and I rolled my open eye.
"I'm in middle of meditation Sempai... Please don't disturb me unless its important" I replied calmly and close my eyes again
"You're no fun Kai-kun..." I could imagine her pout from her voice
"C... He... Me?"
My eyes were wide open immediately. What was that?!
"Can you..."
It was faint.. Very faint... They're not the crazy sounds that I always hear!
"Did you guys hear that?" I asked everyone who looks to me immediately
"Hear what Kai-kun?" Kiba blinked to me
"That voice..." I said and Koneko looked at me with stern eyes
"Its must be-"
"No.. It's not that crazy whisper that seems to be a mix of hundred people's voices. It's more of a masculine gentle voice.." I interjected
"Ara? We didn't hear anything Kai-kun" Akeno blinked and i turned to Rias who... Was staring outside the window
"Rias-sempai?" I called her and she still didn't respond...
Definitely the marriage contract...
"What's wrong with her?" I asked Akeno who had a troubled face
"It's not my place to tell you Kai-kun" She replied with a worried tone and I sighed
"We are back!" Nii-san and Asia who just finished handing out leaflets had returned
"Ara ara, good work. I will make some green tea now." Akeno greeted
"Nii-san, Asia" I greeted them
"Yo! Kai!" He greeted me and Asia smiled towards me
"Kai-san" She said and approached
"How was your job?" I asked
"I-It was fun!" She smiled shyly and i nodded
"Buchou, we are back!"
I turn to see Nii-san who yelled towards Rias who was still dazed off
"I-I'm sorry. I was dazed for a bit. Good work, Ise, Asia." Rias said before she coughed "Now then, I will have Asia make her début as a Devil starting tonight."
Eh? Isn't it too fast?
"Eh?" Nii-san blinked and Asia was puzzled.
"Asia, you will be having your actual début as a Devil m tonight! You are going to the contractor's place through the magic-circle!"
"M-Me?" Asia pointed at herself while panicking.
"Really, Buchou?" Nii-san asked Rias who nodded in return
"Yes. Handing out the leaflets will end today. If I let it go on forever, it seems like the date between you two will continue on further. Kai will be jealous" She send a smirk towards me who replied her with my stoic face
"Ara? The cyborg face again" Akeno commented to me but i ignored it
I then felt someone pat my back and saw Koneko pat me with her own stoic face
"We are the same" She said and I gave her the most blank face i had
"..."
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"..."
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"..."
None of us blinked and i could tell everyone was looking at us with interestingly
BLINK!
Koneko blinked once while I kept staring at her
"..."
"..."
"..."
"You scaring me" Koneko commented and took a step back asi let out little smirk
"You not on my level" I smirked a bit at her who huffed her cheeks and mumbled something I couldn't hear. After that i saw Asia who went on the job with Ise accompanying her and i went home early. I wasn't a devil so I needed the sleep
My eyes shot open...
It was in the middle of the night
The reason why my eyes suddenly opened was because I sensed a strong presence in Nii-san's room. It was very strong! Without Senjutsu mode even I wouldn't be able to feel it. I quickly took my sword and exited my room while charged Ki in my sword
I opened the door of Nii-san's room and prepared to attack if someone was there
"Nii-san! Whats-"
I fell silent when saw Rias half naked with some white haired maid
"What's going on in here?" I demanded in a cold tone and my eyes turn to EMS
'K-Kai!" Nii-san stammered towards me while i look at Rias and the maid
"Hyoudou Kai?" The maid asked "The one who has the mysterious crimson eyes?"
"You know me but i don't know you. Who are you and what do you want?" I said in a serious tone and gripped my sword tightly
"Ah. My apologies ... I'm a maid that serves the House of Gremory. My name is Grayfia. Pleased to make your acquaintance." Grayfia introduced herself and I narrowed my eyes
"I see... Mind to explain why you and Rias-sempai are here? In the middle of the night?" I asked in polite tone
"I came to pick up Ojou-sama here before she was able to do something she would regret later" She answered and I narrowed my eyes
Ah! I remember now! Then.. If i recall that means this morning will be hell!
"I see... I apologize for my behavior before..." I bowed a little and she nodded
"Grayfia, let's go back to my room. I will listen to what you have to say over there. Akeno can attend too, right?" Rias said
"The "Priestess of Thunder"? I don't mind. It's a must for High-class Devils to have their Queens by their side all the time."
"Very well. Ise." Rias called Nii-san and walk towards him. She then gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"Please forgive me for today with this. I troubled you a lot. Let's meet in the clubroom tomorrow." Rias said with a smile before she turned to me "You also can come tomorrow too Kai"
"I will come..." I said calmly
She gives me a farewell and disappears in the magic-circle together with Grayfia
"Ise-san! I finished using the shower!"
We heard Asia speak and i sighed
"There will be a problem in the morning" I murmured
Next day
Kiba spoke with Issei and me while we were walking towards the Old School Building. I met with Kiba while I was on my way to the club room along with Asia and Nii-san. So I asked Kiba about how Rias was acting strange lately. Kiba didn't know the reason why too.
"Akeno-sempai would know, right?" said Nii-san
Kiba nodded at Issei's question
"Akeno-san is Buchou's most trusted servant, so she obviously would."
Kiba then turned towards me
"Any reason you asked me to make that?" He pointed to ice sword in my hand
"Just in case... I have a feeling something bad will happen" I said and he nodded. When we arrived in front of the door, Kiba noticed something.
"…For me to realize this presence, only when I came here…"
Kiba made a serious face and had sharp eyes. So he only realized his presence by now. I realize the presence that was there since after school due to Senjutsu
Then I opened the door without any concerns. Inside the room were Rias, Akeno, Koneko, and Grayfia, She looked cool just like yesterday. Rias had a very disturbed face. Akeno was smiling like usual but you could tell that she was serious. Koneko was sitting in a chair in the corner quietly. It seemed like she didn't want to get involved with the others. The room was dead silent; no one spoke a single word. Kiba quietly said "This is bad", behind me. The four of us went inside the room but it wasn't the type of atmosphere where we could talk to them. That's how tense the room was. Asia also felt uneasy so she held onto my shirt with a worried face. I pat her head to comfort her. Rias spoke after looking at everyone.
"Looks like everyone is here. Before we start the club, there's something I need to tell all of you."
"Ojou-sama, do you want me to explain the situation?"
Rias rejected Grayfia's offer with her hand.
"The Truth is…."
At the exact same moment Rias spoke, the magic circle on the floor glowed. This magic circle belonged to the House of…
"Phenex" Kiba said.
SPARK
There were flames coming from the magic circle that ignited in the whole room. There was the silhouette of a man behind the flames. When he spread his arms to the sides, the flames disappeared.
"Fuu. I haven't been to the human world in a while"
The guy that appeared was a man in a red suit. He wore his suit casually so he didn't have a tie and his shirt was opened up to his chest. He looked like he was in his early 20's and had his hands inside his pockets. The guy looked around the room, and smirked after finding Rias
Raiser.. The third in line to be the heir of the Phenex clan
"My lovely Rias. I came to take you to the Underworld" Raiser said
I could tell Nii-san was annoyed by this guy's attitude. He was blabbering something behind me
"Then Rias. Let's go and take a look at the ceremony hall. The date of the ceremony is decided so we need to check it before then."
"…Let go of me, Raiser."
Rias shook the guy's hand off and said it with a deep and serious voice
"Oi, You are being rude to Buchou. Do you think that's acceptable?" said Nii-san without hesitating
The guy turned his head towards Nii-san
"Huh? Who are you?"
He said it with a displeased voice. It was totally different from the sweet voice he had towards Buchou. He was definitely looking down on Issei
"I am the servant devil of Rias Gremory-sama! I'm the "Pawn", Hyoudou Issei." Nii-san declared
"Hmmmm. Ah, okay."
"I mean, who the heck are you?" said Nii-san without thinking
The guy seemed to be surprised by Nii-san's question.
"….Ara? Rias, you haven't mentioned me to your servants? I mean, are there guys who don't know me? A reincarnated devil? Even then."
"I didn't tell them because there was no need."
"Ararara. That's Harsh..."
The guy started laughing. Grayfia then came in.
"Hyoudou Issei-sama." Said Grayfia
"Ye...yes."
"This person is Raiser Phenex-sama. He is a pure-blood high-class devil, and the third son of the Phenex Household."
Grayfia explained Nii-san who that guy was. Nii-san seemed to be trying very hard to process it
"And he is the fiancée of the next heir to the House of Gremory."
I definitely did not like this guy
"He is engaged to Rias ojou-sama" said Grayfia
"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!" Nii-san screamed because of the statement.
One minute later
"The tea made by Rias's "Queen" is superb."
"Thank you very much."
The guy who praised Akeno tea was Raiser. Akeno was smiling like usual, but she didn't say the usual "araara" and "ufufufu". Rias was sitting on the sofa. Raiser sat next to her carelessly and was holding her shoulder. Rias kept on shaking his hands off, but the bastard kept on touching her hair, hands and shoulders.
I definitely didn't like this guy... I felt like I wanted to freeze his head with ice sword that Kiba gave me. I also notice Nii-san seemed to be angry
"Stop it already!"
Rias angry voice echoed in the room.
When I looked , Rias got up from the sofa and was glaring at Raiser. Raiser on the other hand was smirking as usual.
"Raiser! I told you before! I will not marry you!"
"Yeah, I have heard that before. But Rias, that won't do, you know? I think the situation of your household is quite serious."
"That's none of your concern! If I'm the next heiress to the House of Gremory, then I will choose who will become my husband! My father, brother, and everyone in the clan are rushing it! Also it was a promise that I would be free until I graduate from university in the human world!"
"That's right. You will basically be free. You can go to college and you can do whatever you like with your servants. But your Otou-sama and Sirzechs-sama are worried. They are afraid that your household will become extinct. We lost a great number of pure-blood Devils in the last war. Even if the war has ended, our rivalry with the Fallen Angels and Angels hasn't yet-"
They then start arguing about pure blooded devils which I ignored. I sighed and closed my eyes to calm myself
I able to calm myself for moment until
FLAME!
I opened my eyes when I felt the heat rise
"I will take you back to the underworld, even if I have to burn all of your servants to do it." Raiser declared and spread killing intent towards us
I felt everyone tense and Asia held my shirt tightly. I then manipulated Nature Energy around me and made it into a gentle wave to comfort everyone
Raiser seemed notice something disturbing his speech and turned to me
"Oho. Looks like we have player in here" He smirked at me and i kept my gaze calm
"If you came here to fight then you picked the wrong place. We can settle this outside if you want" I said calmly. I was curious how he was going to react if i burned him with Amaterasu? The flame of Gods? Fufufu let test this theory
Before Raiser was able to reply me Grayfia took over the conversation
"Ojou-sama, Raiser-sama, please calm down. If both of you were to continue, then I will interfere in the situation"
Buchou and Raiser both turned serious after hearing Grayfia-san's voice. It seemed like they were scared of her.
Raiser calmed the flames around his body and sighed while shaking his head.
"...To be told that by the "Ultimate Queen", even I would be scared... I definitely wouldn't want to fight the people from Sirzech-sama's group, who are said to be made up of monsters."
"Everyone such as the master, Sirzechs-sama and the people from the house of Phenex knew it would become like this. To tell you the truth, this was to be the last discussion meeting. Everyone knew that it wouldn't be solved, so they decided a last resort."
"Last resort? What do you mean Grayfia?"
"Ojou-sama, if you wish to push your opinion forward, then how about you decide it by having a "Rating game" with Raiser-sama?"
"...!?"
Rias lost the words from her mouth. She seemed very shocked.
"Rating Game, It's a game that is played by the devils with a peerage, where they compete by making their servants battle." Kiba explained it to Issei
"As ojou-sama knows, "Rating games" can only be played by mature devils. But if it's an unofficial match, then even pure-blood devils who haven't reached maturity can participate. But in this case..."
"It usually involves the family and household problems, right?"
Sempai continued to talk while sighing
"In other words Otou-sama and the others chose the rating game as a last resort when I was to decline, right? ...What nerve do they have to keep on controlling my life...!"
Rias was really pissed now. Wow...I can feel her urge to kill! Scary...
"Then Ojou-sama, you are saying you would also decline to participate in the game?"
"No. This is a chance. Alright then. Let's decide this by the game, Raiser."
Raiser smirked after Rias challenged him.
"Hoo , you're accepting it? I don't mind. But I already am a mature devil and have already participated in the official games.I have won most of the games I participated in. Even so, you still wish to play, Rias?"
Raiser replied back with a challenging tone. Rias made a smirk.
"I will. I will make you disappear, Raiser!"
"Fine. If you win, do whatever you like. But if I win, you will marry me immediately."
Both of them glared at each other with scary eyes. Looks like a human like myself had no right to get between them!
"Understood. I, Grayfia, confirm both side's opinions. I will be in charge of the game between the two sides. Is that acceptable?"
"Yes."
"Yeah."
Sempai and Raiser both agreed to Grayfia-san's approval.
"Okay. I will inform the two households then."
Grayfia-san bowed her head after confirming.
"Hey, Rias. Would the ones here be your servants?" asked Raiser
"Everyone, with the exception of Kai" said Rias-senpai as she points her finger to me.
Raiser started laughing after Senpai answered him, as if he found it amusing.
"Then this match will be an easy win. Only your "Queen", the "Lightning Priestess" can fight on par with my servants!"
He then clicked his fingers and viola! All his servants appeared
I look closely to them and...
All of them were girls...
Great...
I turn to Nii-san and saw... As expected he was drooling
"He...hey Rias... That servant-kun over here is crying while looking at me."
Raiser said while looking at Nii-san
"The boy's dream is to have a harem. I think he was moved after looking at your servants."
Raiser servants throw many insults towards Issei after hearing that.
"Don't say that, my cute girls. Looking up to high-class devils is what a lowly being does. Let's show them how close we are."
After he said that, Raiser started to tongue kiss one of the girls! What a jerk! he's making noise by moving his tongue around! Rias seemed like she didn't care.
"Ha...Ahhh..."
The girl made a sweet voice while putting her legs around Raiser's.
This guy really annoys me….. I want to freeze him now!
"You will never be able to do this."
"Don't say what I think you were saying! Damn it! Boosted Gear!" Nii-san called
[BOOST!]
Nii-san power was increased after the Sacred Gear said that
"There's no need for the competition! I will beat you all here and now!" He declared before he charged towards Raiser
"Mira. Do it" said Raiser
"Yes, Raiser-sama"
Raiser ordered his servant. She was smiling like Koneko. She had a pole that martial artists used and made a stance after swinging the pole around.
I smirked after seeing this. In cannon maybe he won't be able to block. But for the Issei of now....
THUMP!!
Mira was sent flying away by Nii-san's palm.. He managed to dodge to the left and delivered a palm attack to her chest sending her back to Raiser
I saw Raiser's surprised expression as he saw this
On instinct I quickly pulled out a pen and enchanted it with Ki as I threw it
My pen stabbed in the floor right in front of the woman that was wearing an eyepatch. The floor around my pen cracked as if it stabbed by sword instead of a pen
"I wouldn't do that if i were you," I said in a stern voice. I could sense that she was about to attack. She was about to manipulate demonic energy and blast Nii-san away
The Queen of Raiser glared at me but Raiser raised his hand
"Seems like it will be more interesting than I thought... Your peerage maybe can put up a fight" He smirked "But the match would be interesting if you were to get used to it."
Raiser put his hand on his chin, and it seems like he thought of something.
"Rias, how about we have the match in 10 days? We could do it now, but that wouldn't be interesting."
"…Are you giving me a handicap."
"Are you against it? Is it humiliating? A Rating Game isn't something so simple that you can win it with only your feelings. If you can't use your servant's power to the fullest, then you will lose immediately. So it's not weird for you to train with your servants for your first Rating Game. I have seen Devils who have lost without using their power to the fullest countless times, no matter how great their potential and power may be."
Rias doesn't complain and listened quietly to what Raiser said. When Raiser directed his palm towards the ground, the magic-circle started to glow.
"10 days. If it's you, then you should be able to improve your servants."
He then looked at Nii-san
"Don't be a disgrace to Rias, Rias's Pawn. Your blow is Rias's blow." He said before turning to Rias "Rias, the next time we meet will be at the game."
After that I let out a sigh and turn my head towards the window
My eyes sharpened and my Sharingan was active
There were 2 people watching us since the beginning... Who were they?
And what did they want?
"Hoo? He knew we were here?" A male voice said in surprise
"A very good sensor too..." The second male voice added
"Hmm.. He's interesting... When Diodora told us about his strange ability i expected something unusual but... To see a human who is able to use Senjutsu is kind of rare..." The first one spoke
"Yes.. Even though he isn't from a famous family but his control over Senjutsu is astounding... I can say, give him a few months and he will surpass Kuroka" the second said in matter of fact tone
"He's that good?" The first said in a surprised tone again
"Don't underestimate my eyes. I can see the potential inside of him. Even now he was holding back. He just needs a few keys and then his potential will be released.. I dare to say he would be able to beat Siegfried if he goes all out in his current condition" The second said with an amusing tone in his voice
"Really?! Well looks like we found a diamond in the mud.. Are you sure Hyoudou Family is not related to any famous human or hero?"
"Believe me. I already checked their entire family tree.They merely civilians without any special qualifications "
"Hmmm.. If you say so then... I will contact Jeanne to talk with him into joining us"
"Jeanne? She's kind of childish. Why did you pick her?"
"She's a woman and men usually have little spot for women, besides her childish nature is her best weapon sometimes"
"I Agree... And if he rejects?"
"He won't have a choice... I will make sure of it... I won't kill him if you say that his potential is good since it will make Devils resurrect him making him a threat.. But if he joins us... Wouldn't it will be interesting?"
"If you say so... I will keep an eye on him"
"Hn! Tell me if there is something new. Good job Georg"
"Sure Cao Cao"