Chapter 67

"Let's go home." I said. Everyone agreed. I helped Luna and Lucy bury the Dark Lord's body in a proper grave and had Marie freeze the 357 bodies of the fallen BAA soldiers. I didn't forget to raid the castle's treasures as well as the crystal ball that the Dark Lord used to spy on my that one time. I will give it to Marie as she might know how to use it better than anyone else. It took 3 weeks to get back to Freedomville then a few more days to get back to Austin. Upon returning to Austin, I gave orders to set aside a plot of land to bury the 357 dead soldiers individually and I had Liza get the names of the fallen. I had a group of soldiers take care of informing their families and to bring them back. I met with all the families to give my condolences. This went on for 2 1/2 weeks. I also had to decide on what to do with the Northern Continent as there wasn't no leadership there. After a week of the last soldier that died during the battle was laid to rest, I went to St. Petersburg to talk to the Duke there as I needed some advice. Once I got there, I met with the Duke.

"Hello Your Majesty. It's been a while." The duke said.

"Yeah, it has. I need some advice." I said when I shook his hand.

"What advice do you want?"

"I need advice about what to do with the Northern Continent."

"Hmm." The duke starts stroking his beard. He's in deep thought. Then he looks at me.

"How about you split the land up amongst all the kingdoms?"

"You know what, I think that's a great idea. I knew that this trip would give me the answer."

I then start asking how it's been here in the former Iron Blood Empire. Apart from the transition, it seems everything has been smoothed over. I stay at St. Petersburg for a few days to check on the financial records over the past year and the crime rate. I walked around town and met with some of the citizens there. I was met with praise and cheers on the streets. After coming back to my castle, I decided to plan for that vacation to Freedomville. I sent messengers to every kingdom on splitting up the Northern Continent amongst them. After a few more weeks, I took my wives and kids to Freedomville for a month long vacation. I did a lot of fishing with my wives. Sienna checked in on her home in the sea half way through the vacation. I taught my wives about fishing and swimming. I spent time taking care of the kids too. Jazmine was happy to be playing with Margaret. On the last week, Joe joined us with his wives and kids. I got out my phone and took many pictures during the entire month long vacation. And then it was time to go back and put in the work that I need to put in as a king.

Nearly 5 years later...

Time flies when you're having fun relaxing and running a whole continent. Nearly 5 years to the day I killed the Dark Lord and my family has expanded. First off. after another year of working together, Sally confessed her love to me. After getting the sisterhood's approval, she became a new member of the sisterhood. The whole world made great strides in technology. Guns now make up most of the current weapons that all armies have. Cannons also have been integrated in the world's military. All my wives including Sally have 2 kids each. I was surprised about Anita and Kara getting pregnant but I was still happy non the less. Ryan became my general of the BAA after he asked me if he could join. After giving him a hard test which he passed, he showed me enough to begin his basic training. I saw he had the potential to be a general for a long time. I gave him some additional training to become an officer. Afterwards, he started at the rank of lieutenant. Then an incident happened that needed some of the BAA soldiers to move out. A goblin uprising happened near Freedomville and I sent Ryan's unit out to crush the goblins. Goblins have been getting smarter as they set up ambushes and traps now. However, when you have well trained soldiers and experienced ones at that, it's hard to catch them off guard. Ryan not only found where they were, but avoided the traps and ambushes. He even saved a few people from the goblins including the daughter of the mayor of Freedomville. With that on his resume, I gave him a promotion.

The Northern Continent was split up amongst my kingdom, the Hearth Kingdom, the Marks Kingdom, the Petak Kingdom, Evergreen, Dwarven, the 3 beast kin kingdoms, and the mermaids. Dragon Island is to be the monitor to make sure nothing happens there that would cause conflict. Joe ended up getting with Bridget after she visited him 6 months after she was rescued. Joe also has 2 kids from each of his wives. We both visit each other every 4 months. I make sure he doesn't slack off on his training. With the good, also came the bad. What I mean by that is 2 years after I killed the Dark Lord, the King of the Marks Kingdom passed away. Frederic became king a month after. The funeral had all the world leaders, nobles from every kingdom, and the the citizens of the Marks Kingdom. I gave one hell of a eulogy. I helped Frederic with his transition from crown prince to king. William also was there for his friend and brother-in-law. Nina mourned her father for a few days and then she helped her 2 sisters with their grief. The late king was laid at rest with his late wife.

Now with it being a few days before the 5 year mark of the death of the Dark Lord, I was getting anxious about what world I was being sent to. It was night time and I had just laid down. I closed my eyes and fell asleep. Then I heard a voice. It was unfamiliar. Then I realized that I was dreaming but at the same time, I wasn't. I start to look around in the darkness until I see someone starting to appear in front of me. She had long red hair, curves that would make most women on Earth jealous. I then realize who it was that was appearing in front of me.

"Rias Gremory, welcome to my dream."

"Who are you?" asked Rias.

"My name is Michael Barnes. I'm a little confused on why you're here but can you tell me what you remember doing before you came here?"

"I was about to go to sleep while thinking about how I can get Riser Phoenix to stop bugging me about marrying him. He doesn't take the hint that I'll never get married to a piece of shit like him. Even if my father arranges me to marry him, I'll kill myself."

"Hold up there, Rias. You don't have to go that far."

Then I sensed a familiar presence and looked at the direction from where I sensed the presence. Rias turned her head towards where I was looking.

"Michael, my child. It's been a long time."

"About damn time you showed up, old man. What in the fuck is going on? Why is Rias Gremory here in my dreams?"

"Michael, you should understand why she's here. This is the clue on where you'll be going next."

"Fucking hell. Next time just text me." I looked at God with a serious face. I then turn my head towards Rias.

"Well, I'll be seeing you in a few days which means I'll be helping you with your problem."

"Are you going to join my peerage then?" she was giving me the puppy dog eyes.

"I'll think about it. However, if I decided not to join, it doesn't mean that I won't help you. You'll realize I have my ways with dealing with guys like Riser."

"It's true, Miss Gremory. I've seen his battles and I figured that he's the best choice. I won't get into detail because that is Michael's job to tell his story."

"I see. So In a few days, you'll be here in Kuoh City?"

"Yep. I hope you can get use to seeing an American."

"I will." she said as she was looking me up and down.

"Miss Gremory, it's time for you to go back."

"Ok. I'll see you later, Michael Barnes." she said before she faded out. Now it's just me and God.

"High School DxD world. Text me what you want me to do there. However, why me?"

"No Issei."

"Well that explains it."

"By the way, my child, I'll be setting you up with a helper."

"Oh? Who's my helper?"

"Ddraig."

"So you're giving me the Boosted Gear? That would be useful when it comes to that world since there's a lot of strong beings in that world. By the way, without the Boosted Gear, how strong would I be with my current strength?"

"You would be the 4th strongest being there."

"Holy hell, the last 5 years I didn't train heavily but I still trained and I would be that strong! Fuck me, what an asshole, shut up."

God chuckled a little.

"Michael, you're my champion. You wished for unlimited potential so every day, you have been getting stronger."

"I know but I'm still a bit surprised."

"Ok, Michael. There's someone that wants to meet you now. Look to your right."

I look to my right and I see a big red dragon show up.

"Ddraig?"

"Yes, I see that my new master is very strong and tall."

"Yes I am. You ready to help me out partner?"

"I'll say it like you do. Hells yeah!"

I damn near fell on my ass when he said that.

"Ok Michael, I guess it's time for me to go and I'll text you the information. Is there anything else?"

"Yes, there's plenty of questions I have. For one, will I still be my current age? And another, where am I going to live?"

"Your age with me turned back to 17 though you will still be in your current body, just you won't have a beard. And I set you up in a big house, all by yourself."

"What about my wives in this world, will I be able to have them visit me?"

"Yes though I'll let you know when."

"And with Rias's question, should I join her team? Wouldn't I loose my high human status?"

"Michael, I would tell you yes if you wouldn't loose your status but accepting the chess piece would turn you into a devil and you would loose your status. However, you said that you would still help her with her problems."

"I figured as much. Ok, I think that should be all until you text me."

"Ok my child. I'll tell to you soon."

"See ya, old man."

God soon disappears as I turn to Ddraig.

"I figured that you have seen my memories?"

"Yes, you have a lot of fights in this world. And you're brutal on your finish in your fights. Your clothes made you stick out but you have that "Don't give a damn" attitude. I saw all your wives. Your kids. I've seen everything. I like what I see."

"So did you see what I did before this world?"

"Those memories are blocked from me."

"Interesting."

Ddraig and I got to know each other until I woke up. I look down at my right hand and see the Sacred Gear. My wives saw the Sacred Gear too.

"Darling, what is that on your right hand?" Yuna asked. I explained to everyone what was about to happen and everyone soon left except Yuna. I get cleaned up and dressed for the day and I focused on the Sacred Gear to make itself hidden. Soon my phone went off and I looked at it. The information that I need for the High School DxD world. It also included my mission objectives.

First, save Shuri Himejima and send her into the Barnes Kingdom until you meet Rias Gremory. Second, make sure Asia Argento joins Rias Gremory's team. Third, defeat but don't kill Riser Phoenix. Forth, Protect Asia Argento from Diodora Astaroth. Fifth, kill Shalba Beelzebub. Sixth, save Yasaka and kill Cao Cao.

"Well, looks like I'm going to pretty busy."

The next day...

After waking up, I shaved my beard off and cleaned up. Yesterday after getting God's text, I went and gathered some supplies to put in my storage space. I knew I was going to need a few things as I will be in a new world. Visits to Alvin and other places was quick. I filled my wives in on what I would be doing so they wouldn't worry. I also told them that my age would go back to 17 but they didn't seem to mind. I left Yuna in charge of my kingdom as she is my first wife. After getting dressed and making sure I had my hunting knife, phone, cigarettes, and lighter, I went to the dining hall to eat my breakfast. All my wives was there and Sara made her breakfast as usual. I never get tired of her cooking. As soon as I was done, I went over to each wife and kissed them. When I got to Yuna, she put her arms around my neck and kissed me.

"Michael, you better be careful. Your children love their father and we all love you. It would be sad if you didn't return. And remember to add more sisters." Yuna said. The last statement she made, she winked at me. I saw Iris out of the corner of my eye smile from ear to ear when she heard that. These women.

"Don't worry, I'll be seeing you soon enough." I said to her.

I see the old man walk in.

"So God, are you ready to send me to the first place?"

"Yes my child." God said. Then a portal opened. I walk towards it and then look back.

"God, does my brother know that I'm doing this?"

"Yes my child. He told me to tell you to be careful."

"Figures. Ok. Let's roll!"

I turn back around and walk into the portal.