Meeting Rias' parents! Getting assimilated to the rough Devil Society and the 1-month training begins! Pt. 2

Returning back to the Gremory family Residence, Michael received an earful from Rias regarding his behavior during the meeting, and how he literally ended up almost every devil's list. Although things did strangely turn out for the best, he still disobeyed her orders and had to punished afterwards.

During their return, they caught up with Azazel who made it to residence and also received a scolding from Rias for taking Michael mid-way through their trip to the underworld. After all complaints were made, everyone went straight to business about their showdown with the Sitri group.

Already prepared Azazel had already planned a training itinerary for everyone in the peerage, and had selected their own individual trainers for the remaining month until August. But there was more to it than just the Gremory side training, but also the Sitri side was getting their training menu in return and it was getting supplemented by none other than Son Kai and Katerea Leviathan.

Everyone couldn't believe the news, but found it fair since they were receiving help from big people like Azazel and his other trainers. The start of their training would commence the tomorrow in the morning. With everyone rearing to go, the announcement of the hot springs being ready from Grayfia lifted their moods even higher, except for Michael though…

"No fair…" Michael sadly wobbled his back to his guest room, he was denied entering the Hot Springs with everyone else as punishment, "This was supposed to be the greatest summer ever! Sure, training can be fun, but not this! Why can't I ever win!?"

Opening his room door, he groaned, "Oh, well better just shower and get ready for tommo-"

"Good evening, Michael-sama."

"You know out of everything to do, I've been through today, I actually don't mind this. So what's with the getup, Ray-chan?" Upon entering his room, Michael found himself staring at Raynare who was wearing a French maid outfit just like the other maids in the Residence.

"While you were away, I took some advice from Grayfia-san about to being a proper maid and Queen for you in the future!" Raynare excitedly squealed.

"If its from Grayfia, then it must be some good advice." Michael didn't know why, but he felt that Grayfia felt reliable, and that was also supported by the fact that's literally the Queen of a Maou. At first he was worried that things would get weird, but now he feels that everything was going to be okay.

"Yeah! So, I heard you were punished by Rias-san. You didn't take a bath yet, right?" Raynare curiously asked.

"Yup." Michael went over to his bed to fetch a towel, "About to take one right now."

"Great, so let's get started, Michael-sama." Raynare rolled up her sleeves.

Hearing the way that she worded that, Michael quickly placed some distance between himself from Raynare. He felt something was way off by that remark.

"What in Maou's name are you doing, Ray-chan?" Michael asked.

"Isn't it obvious. We're going to give you a thorough bathing." She said holding her bicep like Rosie the Riveter.

"Uh-uh…there is no we! Only me! I don't need your help with this! I'm a grown ass man!" Michael shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Michael-sama, but this is one of the things that Grayfia told to me to do. Now let's get you in the bathtub, so I can clean all of that sweat dried up on your body!" Raynare made weird gestures with her hands as she forced Michael back into the bathroom.

"Wait, how come you're not changing?" Michael asked.

"Another piece of advice Grayfia gave to me. Never attend to your duties without the uniform now get in there!" Raynare started to wrestle the clothes off of Michael.

"No way! That makes it worse! Get away from me! Stop! Stop it! STOP!" Michael tried his best to chop away Raynare, but she just wouldn't give up. He knew that she wanted to be his Queen in the future and help him, but this was too ridiculous.

"Just…let me help you!"

"I can help myself!"

"Then let me help you to get help!"

"Never!"

"Get in the damn bath, Michael-sama! This is all necessary for you! Everything that I'm doing is for you!"

"I appreciate the offer, but I'd rather keep my dignity!"

"DAMMIT! JUST HOLD STILL!"

*BONG!*

"Ooough…my tenders…" Michael held his crotch in pain and passed out from the pain.

"Whoops…" Was all Raynare could say before she shrugged and dragged his unresponsive body into the bathtub. Later that night, Michael woke up to find himself sleeping in his pajamas which frightened him about what happened after he passed out. He would have panicked, but he saw the peaceful sleeping faces of Raynare, Asia and Xenovia on his bed.

All three of them weren't used to the opulence of the guest rooms, they were bigger than the ones they had at home and they were recently remodeled. So, Michael decided to allow them to share the same bed as him for the night. After all that happened today with him catching up with Saji, hanging out with Millicas, sticking it to those stuck up devils and learning that Rias' cousin is his apprentice brother, he wondered if the next day was going to be just as hectic as today.

"…Z…zzz…Michael-san…" Asia rolled her head onto Michael's chest and clung herself to his shirt.

Comfortably, Michael used his arm to act as Asia's pillow as he patted her head, something that earned a relaxed smile from the sleepy Asia.

'Just rest Asia…because we're going to need it for tomorrow.' Michael thought before wincing in pain, 'It's bad enough that I got hit there of all places but…'

"Zzzz… !" Moving a little crazily in her sleep, Xenovia's tired head directly on Michael's crotch. He learned the hard way about Xenovia's poor sleeping habits, and they were even worse than his own. He could only imagine what position she'd been in the morning because this was ridiculous!

"Please let day come already…" Michael whimpered in pain as Xenovia sharply stuck her elbow into Michael's inner thigh, "Please…"

Michael squeaked one last time before drifting into the lulling abyss of slumber.

The next day, everyone assembled in a corner of the Gremory family's huge garden.

"All right! Let's do this!" Michael started doing squats and stretches to start off the day.

It was time for everyone to get assigned their training schedule for the month. Since it was only natural, everyone decided to wear their school jerseys for the occasion, even Azazel wore one. Standing in a row, everyone awaited their schedules as Azazel flipped through a clipboard filled with papers.

"Good to see that you all made it. Especially you Michael. I was sure that you'd be depressed about not going into the Hot Springs and seeing some luscious breasts!" Azazel teased.

"FIGHT! ON! FIGHT! ON!" Michael kept doing squats to burn off excess excitement, he wasn't going to let Ero-Ossan get to him today!

"Whoa, Michael-nii is really into it today." Gasper watched the excited young man continue his exercises.

"Watch…he'll burn himself out before we begin." Koneko commented.

Clapping his hands, Azazel received everyone's attention, "Alright! Alright! Before we start let me say this. What I'm going to tell you now is your training menu that focuses on sharpening your weak points and what you lack. Everything that I observed from you past battles have been analyzed into the perfect training for you. Some of you aren't fully in here because I may have already assigned you a trainer, or a trainer has requested to train you themselves."

Azazel shook his head, "These aren't for just good results. This training menu is for the long run and all of you are young, so try to make as many mistakes as you can before you grow old like me. So you don't get held responsible as much. Now then, first is you, Rias." Azazel pointed to Rias.

"Yes?"

"From the beginning, you have been a high-spec devil with everything, including talent, physical ability and magic power. However, just those specs aren't good enough if you wish to keep up with your servants. From your report during that Chimera crisis, you agreed that you were unable to share as support as your servants, correct?"

Casting her eyes down, Rias nodded, "Yes."

Michael stopped his stretches to look at Rias in worry. He knew how rough things were back then, and didn't want to open old wounds, but it was still a little true despite him denying it.

"That's why we'll have to push your training regimen even further than most high-class devils. Which is why you'll be progressing your strengths as not just a King, but also your specs with magic and a little of your physical prowess. Thankfully, I chose someone you know to be your trainer." Azazel handed Rias a sheet of paper, and once Rias looked at it her face went pale.

"Oh, dear…" Rias gulped.

"Things may be seem difficult, but this is for the long run, remember that. Every one of your servants play a role and support you. As you are now, you can't support them since you don't share as much power or skill as them which is why you must better yourself in new ways rather than just going over the basics again. Understood?"

"Hai." Rias glossed through her schedule and sighed at the challenges she'll face for the entire month straight. Michael felt a little sorry for Rias, but reassured himself that she'll get through this stronger than ever. Cause after all, he always did love her for her strong passion to do her best for her servants and friends.

"Next is you, Akeno." Azazel turned to a sullen Akeno.

"…Yes?" Michael could tell by Akeno's emotionless voice that she wasn't too fond of Azazel because of him being a Fallen Angel, but he didn't sense as much hostility as she did against Kokabiel, so he sort of understood her feelings. He couldn't help, but wonder if this hatred really stemmed from her father.

"Akeno, I'm going to be blunt with you, so this "thing" doesn't get dragged out. Stop holding yourself back and use the power that your bloodline gave you."

Azazel just pulled the pin off of that grenade rather quick.

"!" Akeno was taken by surprise before she frowned.

Shaking his head, Azazel chose to ignore it and said, "These records on your recorded images of the battle with the Phoenix family were pitiful. What was this? You suffered a humiliating defeat at hands of a much weaker [Queen]. You could have turned things around during that battle if you'd only used your Fallen Angel powers. Limiting yourself to only thunder costed you the match. If you had combined light with your thunder, then you could have displayed the power of [lightning]." Azazel scolded Akeno, who looked to be in deep thought.

She couldn't help, but remember that night. The night where she faced defeat against that hooded woman who dared affiliate her with that "Thing." Since that night, she's been doing her best to suppress the words that came out of her mouth, but it still plagues her mind whenever she's reminded anything of her true heritage:

"But holding in all of that backed up luggage isn't going to help you here, Missy! But I can understand where you're coming from. You hate your daddy so much that you despise your own existence. And sister, I know just what you're going through. Refusing to use the power he's given you could be a bonus, but in the end, it reminds you of how pathetic you would be to rely on your precious daddy's power. We're a lot alike you know?"

"We're a lot alike."

Those words echoed through Akeno's head as she tried to rationalize her thoughts.

Her only response to Azazel was, "I can do fine even if I don't depend on that kind of power."

Azazel could tell by Akeno's answer that her situation was still a little complex, but shook his head.

"Don't deny yourself. What will you do if you can't accept yourself? In the end, the only thing you can rely on is your own body, right? It's your choice on whether you want to do this training, I can't force you. But know this if you keep doing things the way you are now, you'll become a liability to your King and your other servants. You must no longer take up the moniker of the "Priestess of Thunder", but the "Priestess of Lightning"."

"…" Akeno didn't say a thing, but reluctantly complied with Azazel.

'Good luck, Akeno-senpai! I know you can do it.' Michael thought.

"Next is you, Kiba."

"Hai!"

"First things first. Here." Azazel hands Kiba a slip of paper containing a magic circle.

"What is this?" Kiba closely examined it.

"Something your trainer gave to me. It's a one-way magic circle it instantly beams you to the destination that's been appointed to it once you place some magic into it. Once you go there you can't use it to come back, and that's all I have to say. Good luck." Azazel passed Kiba off.

"Wait, isn't there anything essential for me to practice on that you have to say?" Kiba asked.

"*SIGH!* Trust me when I say that I really want to help test out your rare, new Balance Breaker, but your trainer told me to stay out of it and leave it to him. I was told to just give you this and no questions asked. I had originally planned for you to go over the basics, but he told me that it was a waste of time to do just do that, so you'll be going through whatever he assigned for you to do." Azazel pouted like a kid, before patting Kiba on the shoulder, "Please! I need you to hold out for not yourself, but for your friends when you start your training! Giving in won't end the pain!"

"H-Hai…!" Kiba sweatdropped in fear.

"That bad, eh? It almost reminds of my first-time training with Shishou, but don't worry Pretty Boy, you can do it even if your body does break into pieces! I believe in you!" Michael laughed.

"Thanks, Michael-kun." Kiba still sweatdropped, but accepted Michael egging him on.

"Next, Xenovia."

"Hai, Sensei! What sort of power building training have you in store for me!?" Xenovia excitedly huffed.

"It's fairly simple. All you need to do is tame Durandal better than you do now. The Holy Sword is fickle whenever it chooses its wielder, so you'll have to completely tame it before you can start your training with your trainer."

"My trainer? Who will it be?" Xenovia asked.

"Kiba's old Sword Master, of course."

"Really, Master is going to train Xenovia-san?" Kiba smiled, excitedly.

"Yup. I looked into a couple of your 'complaints' about Xenovia's fighting style and requested him to sharpen the areas where she definitely lacks." Azazel smirked.

"Xenovia-san, please listen well to Master's teachings. I assure you that you won't regret, so please don't keep trying the same hard-headed tactics you use when wielding a sword. Be open to learning and-!"

"U-Uh-huh! I understand, Kiba. I-I really do…" Xenovia tried to get through Kiba's ramblings and she looked to be unaware of what Azazel's true motives for her was.

"Now onto you, Ga-" Azazel looked at an empty space of air, "Where'd he go?"

"…Here he is." Koneko came out from behind a few hedges carrying a Gasper filled box.

Opening the box flaps, Gasper looked up at Azazel with teary eyes, "Y-Yeeeees?"

"Relax. I just want you to go through some training to get rid of your excess fear. You're specs with your bloodline and your sacred gear is great enough to support you, but…it won't matter if you don't support yourself mentally. I noticed your condition getting better ever since the Peace treaty, but I'm going to push you further to break this usual attitude of yours." Azazel wore a bright smile, "That's why I'm going to tutor you to improve your bishop skills in magic."

"T-That doesn't sound so bad."

"In PUBLIC. For the entire month. No computers. Video Games. Or Cellphones. Just Social Interaction in PUBLIC." Azazel coughed each time he said 'public'.

"B-B-B-B-B-B-B-B-B-But…!" Gasper was about to let out a wail of fear.

"Gasper!" Michael shouted out to his kouhai and patted his bicep, "BE A MAN!"

Remembering those exact words of encouragement, Gasper nodded and screamed, "H-Hai, I'll do my best, Michael-nii! I'll show that I can be a man like y-!"

"Social Activity."

"Kyaaaaaaaa~!"

"Looks like my summer won't be a complete bust. Whipping this Shut-in will keep me entertained for the time being." Azazel walked up to Asia next,

"Now onto my favorite student, Asia."

"Favorite?" Asia was a little flustered at that remark.

"Hey, I thought I was your favorite student!" Michael shouted.

"Your ears must not be working. She's my favorite student. You're my favorite brat…no, scratch the favorite part you're just a brat."

"Why I outta!" Michael rolled up his sleeve but got interrupted.

"Now to you Asia. You will improve your body and magic with basic training. You're still rather new to being a bishop having been resurrected months ago, so it's important that you strengthen your Sacred Gear."

"Hold up, Ero-Sensei. Isn't Asia already good enough with her Sacred Gear? She can basically heal anyone just by touching them and it's been a great help." Michael asked.

"You're right about two of those things. She can heal whoever she touches, but her being only able to do that in close-range makes her Sacred Gear a little inconvenient in most possible scenarios. Which is why we'll work on expanding her range with her Twilight Healing." Azazel explained the details written on his clipboard, "She can even fire it at allies individually afar if she chooses to."

"So I can heal Michael-san and the others by from far away?" Asia made a throwing gesturing which Michael found cute.

"According to the theory based on the data gathered by our organization, you should be able to do that and more. With this you can prove a valuable asset to the team." Azazel smiled.

"Isn't that great, Asia! You're our ace player! With my guts and your healing, we'll be unstoppable!" Michael jovially grinned at Asia.

"Y-Yeah! I'm really happy that I can be of use to everyone and help them!" Asia smiled with some fighting spirit in her eyes.

"But onto the other part, Asia your nature worries me." Azazel said with a serious look.

"Eh? My nature?"

"You're kind. I bet when you see an injured enemy on the battlefield, you'd have this feeling to heal him despite their status as an opponent. This nature allows you to not only heal allies, but also enemies, so it's a dual-edged dagger for this team if her powers were to heal both sides, but we'll handle that little issue through your training. So, do your best."

"Hai!" Asia nodded with a rather conflicted look on her face before looking determined once more.

'I never knew that Asia being nice could be a bad thing in a fight, but I guess that's ironic.' Michael scratched his head.

"Next is Koneko."

"…Sup."

"I heard that you recently accepted your real power not too long ago, so this will make your training a lot easier than it needs to be. Your stats as a rook with your offence and defense are purely on their own, but there's still much that you lack especially for your Sage Arts or Senjutsu if you prefer."

"…" Koneko nodded.

Michael watched the pair discuss Koneko's training closely as he recounted that day where Koneko supported him in his fight by unleashing that ability. He was a little weirded out by how Koneko grew her cat ears and tail, but soon grew to accept it as became a natural part of his life. Especially when she does it while sitting on his lap all the time.

"Your growth has been substantial since you unlocked your true power, but there's still room for growth which is why I got you a skilled trainer that's adept at using Senjutsu."

"Skilled? You mean Kai-sama?" Koneko asked.

Heh! It will be surprise so just wait until your trainer shows up with their assistant." Azazel's dirty laugh worried Michael as he wondered what terrifying beast, he would have chosen for his Kouhai's trainer.

'No, I should just hope the best for Koneko-chan.' Michael gulped.

"Koneko-chan." Michael gave her the peace sign, "Fight on."

"…" Koneko nodded and gave the peace sign right back.

"Now then, as for you Michael. Your new teacher will be here right about…" Azazel looked at his watch while a huge shadow descended from the sky and landed on the ground with an earth-shaking crash.

"Now." Azazel points up at the huge fifteen metered dragon, Tannin that stood behind him.

"It's time. I hope you've prepared yourself, Youngling!" Tannin crossed his arms.

"Oi! What's up, Gramps!" Michael shouted at his instructor with so much vigor, "I'm ready to do this! Bring it on! Bring it on! BRING IT!"

Michael hyperactively did squats.

"Such tenacity! I wonder how long you can keep it up! Now let's get going, you're about to learn the Hierarchy of my territory, the Dragon Mountains, as soon as we get there!" Tannin guffawed.

"This is going to be freaking sweet! I'm going to see other actual living dragons!" Michael already started the countdown to his Balance Breaker.

"Wait~!" Raynare came running in her maid outfit carrying a backpack filled with supplies, "Don't leave without me!"

"Ray-chan?"

"Please! I'm going tooooo-whooooa!"

"Easy there! Are you okay?"

"Yeah, thank you, Michael-sama!"

Raynare tripped on a rock and almost fell until Michael helped catch her fall.

Standing herself up, she said, "I'm going along with you!"

"For real? You sure about that? I might be roughing it up there so we won't be near civilization for a long time." Michael chuckled.

"Not just that, but you're also required to read through these textbooks about Devil history and to memorize your devil alphabets!" Azazel grabbed a rucksack filled it and tossed it at Michael.

"Great. More homework…" Michael said depressingly.

"Don't worry about me, Michael-sama! I can take care of myself out there, so I'll come along to assist you as your maid and future Queen!"

Raynare saluted.

"Y-You can just come along as my friend, y'know…Please, no more sponge baths…" Michael shivered at the violation he suffered.

"Okay, I promise~!" Raynare winked.

"That doesn't assure me. I actually feel more scared now." Michael shivered.

"It would appear that fighting spirit you showed before has withered away." Tanning laughed at the boy.

"Shut up! You try living with yourself after going through an awkward sponge bath!"

"Ufufufu…" Raynare laughed into her hand while maniacally thinking, 'This is wonderful~! Now I have an excuse to stay all alone with Michael-sama! No Rias-san to regulate the amount of time I spent with him. No Akeno-san to outdo me, and no Asia to interrupt us. Just me and Michael-sama alone in the wild. Ohohoho! I can imagine it now being alone with him while he's all sweaty and tired. Eventually, he'll have to release his manly urges with me around and then I can finally connect with him in an emotional and very literal way! Ohohohoho!"

Raynare's laughter ended with her excessively drooling.

"Oh, and Raynare. You're not going anywhere." Azazel grabbed Raynare's arm.

With all her hopes dashed at that statement, Raynare squeaked, "What?"

"Didn't I tell you? You're going to undertake some training as well. Both Mittelt and Kalawarner are getting some special training and so are you by one of my close associates who volunteered to train you." Azazel smirked as he saw the life flush out of Raynare's face.

"But-But-But! This was supposed to be my moment to shine! My time to be alone with half-naked and sweaty Michael-sama!" Raynare cried.

"Half-what now?" Michael blinked in surprise as he began listening in on their conversation.

"Well, I guess you could do that some other time. Now let's get you started by transporting you the Grigori facility!" Azazel laughed at the anguish on Raynare's face as he dragged her away.

"No, stop! Michael-sama! Quick! Give me some hope! Take off your shirt and splash cold water on your muscles!" Raynare desperately cried.

[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!]

"What, Ray-chan? I just equipped my Balance Breaker! Can you repeat that?" Michael shrugged in his dragon armor.

"This isn't fair. THIS ISN'T FAIR! Aaaaaaaaugh!" Raynare balled her eyes out once she left the garden with Azazel.

"I can't let my guard down for even a second around any of you guys…" Rias sweatdropped and felt a little relieved that things ended the way they did.

All of the girls included as they let out a sigh of relief.

"Such feistiness. You've gotten yourself hooked by an amazing woman, Youngling." Tannin coughed as he took flight.

"Yeah, she's pretty nice. But sometimes I feel like she can go off the deep end over the strangest of things. Oh, well! I'm ready to freaking do this, Gramps!" Michael took flight with Tannin and waved goodbye to Rias and the rest of his friends.

"Bye, everyone! See you in a month!"

"Michael, do your best!" Rias gave him a thumbs up and a cheer.

"You know I always do! Good luck with your training, everyone!"

"It's time to go! Make sure not to lose me, youngling for I won't slow down if you start to tire!" Tannin took off before Michael could react.

"Don't underestimate me, Gramps! I can keep up with you! No sweat!" Michael gave everyone else one last thumbs up before soaring through the air tailing after Tannin.