Chapter 7 - Part 1 - Relaxing, Ajamu and Raynare*
Underworld
Gremory Territory
Jin Skyward
"I'm just here to check on all of you. I'll be heading to the Satans to tell them… Well I guess Azazel is here too, so yeah."
"Oh? You got some Irish Gods in the alliance?"
I nod and proceed to explain to them what had happened, and why I didn't get a chance to check on them earlier.
"Hah! To think they would form a treaty just like that! When it took the Three Great powers years and years to do it."
"…Well, they didn't exactly have bad blood between them."
"I know, I know, but still, the 'Gaelic Alliance', huh? You even met the elusive Goddess Danu? You're one lucky fool. Even I hadn't seen her in a long time."
….I wonder why? Did she have a lover or something? Like Ddraig said… She might answer me honestly. I'll have to ask her the next time I'm in Ireland.
The girls were still clinging to me. I sigh and get up while bringing them with me. I decided to sit on the couch.
"Azazel, I'll be heading to Mount Olympus near the end of my vacation. My next stop is Kyoto. I'll probably bring Serafall with me if she's not busy."
"You want someone to be with you from all three sides, right? I contacted Penemue and she's fine with it. You can either let me know when to get her or go to Grigori yourself to get her when it's time. Go visit Michael in Heaven, you might get Gabriel or someone else."
I nod. Serafall, Penemue, and anyone else from Heaven, well, it's not limited to just one...so if more than one wants to come with me… I have no problem with it.
"You won't be doing that immediately, right?"
Akeno asks beside me, everyone seems curious, I nod.
"Yeah, I just spent the last few days in Ireland, I was involved with a few things… So I want to chill for a little bit. Checking on you guys, maybe the Sitri peerage, heading to Grigori, Heaven, and my own home in Kuoh since I hadn't spoken to any of the girls there in a little bit."
Happy with my answer, Akeno lets out a weird happy noise and buries her head back into my chest.
"How about the progress?"
"They're doing fine. We still have time so hopefully, by then— They'll be better, you know?"
Azazel answers for them, alright I'll take his word for it. A few of their stats jumped up, it was small but it was something.
"So you guys are going to train for the day again?"
They tiredly nod at my question. Akeno didn't want to move away from me, and neither did the other girls. However, just then Baraqiel appeared, he nodded at me and I did the same.
"…..Jin-senpai… Valerie's smell is on you, as well as two other women."
Shirone sniffed me as her cat ears and tail came out, she squinted her eyes at me as everyone else shook their heads….. Oi, I literally said I was with so many other beings the past few days…
"...…."
Valerie who was silently watching from the side, freezes, blushes, and looks away.
"Haaa.... Away for a few days and he gets another one, at this rate you'll beat my own harem from way back then, Jin."
Azazel sighs and scratches the back of his head while reminiscing about his past, Baraqiel gave Akeno and I a strained smile but didn't say anything.
"....Jin also buddied up with Scathach, the Witch of Dún Scáith. As well as Áine of Knockaine a Goddess in Ireland and the Goddess Danu…"
Everyone stared at me after Valerie ratted me out… I'll get her back for that…
"Jin. You've been quite busy, haven't you? While we've been hard at work…"
Rias said with a smirk while looking at Valerie with a suspicious look. I could see Gasper nodding…. Approvingly? I guess he's okay with me dating Valerie, seeing how overprotective the guy was with her in the novels… I would say it's a welcome change.
[Goes to show he puts a lot of trust in you, Partner.]
I guess so, well, he is my precious junior so I can't disappoint him.
"Alright, let's get started again you lot, you got that out of your system, right? Hop to it!"
Azazel left first, followed by Baraqiel and then everyone else. Rias, Valerie, and I were the only ones left. She comes up to me and we share a hug.
"Jin…. About my cousin Sairaorg's [Bishop], Coriana…"
"Ah— Yeah, it's a personal request from her… Did she come here by any chance?"
"Yes, she has been…. Spending time with Gasper, while he was a bit hesitant at first… He's started to warm up to her… Is this…?"
Looks like she started her attack on him. What I'm curious about is… How will this affect the Rating Game between them? Will Gasper and her put aside their newly formed friendship and fight toe to toe? Or will they be a bit hesitant? Time will only tell.
Confirming that Gasper and the rest are no longer near us, I nod.
"Yes, I think she may have a small crush on Gasper, but how? I have no idea. Maybe she's into traps? Or shotas? …Is Gasper even considered a shota?"
Pinch!
"Hmmm, I see… That makes sense, also don't call my [Bishop] a shota or trap, even if it may be true."
"Wight wight, anyway, it's nice seeing you awain, Wias." (Right right, anyway, it's nice seeing you again, Rias)
Rias lightly pinched my cheek since I called Gasper a shota and trap, but… Am I wrong? The guy hasn't grown out of cross dressing, hell I think he likes it even more… Valerie may be encouraging him more.
Rias and I share a brief kiss before she departs.
"Valerie, you can sit back and relax for a bit. I'll go and talk to some other people in the mansion."
Gyu ~
"Okay…"
Valerie had approached me from the side and gave me a hug, did she feel left out or something? This was cute so I turned my body and hugged her back. We stayed like that for a full minute until she let go. She summons a book from her ring and goes to sit on the couch.
Right then. Time to look for Grayfia and the Rias' parents. Leaving Valerie in the living room I locate Grayfia's aura and follow it. It appears that she is working right now, luckily, she was in an isolated corner of the mansion... Time for some lewd stuff.
[Horny bastard.]
Oh, don't worry Ddraig. I'll get Tiamat in my harem just for you.
[...…...]
{Pfft—}
Boom!!!!
[Fuck you Albion!!!]
{Bring it delinquent dragon!!}
'Never a dull moment here…'
…
After a very short journey through the mansion of the Gremory family, I arrive in a room… Oh, it's Grayfia's room, or is it her former room now? As I slipped through the door, I literally did so since I didn't want her to notice my presence.
I could see her dusting the window. I flash stepped behind her and hugged her from behind.
"?!"
Startled, Grayfia turns around quickly to try and defend herself, but I catch her arm and kiss her. Shocked she finally sees it's me and relaxes…after a few seconds of kissing I let her go. She seemed a bit mad and flustered.
"…Please don't do that, Jin… My heart nearly stopped when I thought someone tried to…"
"My bad, I just wanted to surprise you a bit. I'm back, but not for long and…"
"...Yes…"
I was already hard, I wanted some alone time with my maid and while blushing Grayfia agreed. I nod, put a time dilation and sound canceling barrier around the room. I let Grayfia go as I gently made her kneel in front of me.
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Lemon Start
Alright… Time for the maid and master role play…
"Jin…?"
"Hmm? Aren't you MY maid, Grayfia Lucifuge? What's wrong? Your master is waiting."
"...…"
Grayfia was left speechless, but she gulped as she slowly understood what I was insinuating. She nods while blushing. She started to fiddle with my belt, once that was done, she slowly took off my pants.
I was already hard, so my bulge was quite visible through my underwear, with an obedient look she takes that down too, my member in full erection smacks her on the face, however, Grayfia doesn't flinch.
As this world is a low-key hentai world, her pupils have already taken on the shape of hearts as she stares at it. Her left hand reaches upward as she grips it and starts to slowly stroke my member.
Grayfia starts to lean forward about to take my member into her mouth when— I stop her. She looks up at me confused, I was staring at her with a disapproving look. Finally, understanding and remembering what I was trying to tell her, she turns redder.
"I-I, Grayfia Lucifuge…. T-The Maid of Jin Skyward…. S-Shall clean my Master's d-dick…"
"....Good, that's my naughty devil maid."
Grayfia moans in satisfaction at my praise. Once she got over the initial embarrassment, she immediately and hungrily gobbled up my member into her mouth, not wasting any time. She quickly bobbed her head up and down.
The left hand still stroking me in rhythm with her head bobbing, her right hand now caressing and fondling my balls.
"…Hungry, are we?"
"Nmh… Mmchu… Nyeshh, nh… Mlehh… Dhis maid hash been craving… Mmlmh… Mashter's cock…"
Slurp ~ Slurp ~
Grayfia becomes honest with her feelings and getting into this role play is quite erotic, but to be honest… Is this even role play anymore? We technically have that kind of relationship with her being my lover too…
"Nnn, juru, zuuzuu… Hammuu…. Mllleeehh…"
Slurp ~ Stroke ~
"Yeah… Just like that, it's been a few days Fia, I've saved up a lot for you."
Upon hearing this, Grayfia redoubled her efforts. She started to bob her head faster. Her mouth's grip on my member tightened… I could feel her tongue licking my shaft, her hand getting tighter as she continued to jerk it.
"Nnnmm…. Muhhaa…. Nnh!! ….Mmmm?!"
I interrupt her sucking when I thrust a bit harder into her throat, this causes Grayfia to stop and look at me teary-eyed, however, she doesn't stop the movements of her tongue.
"Who said you could stop?"
"Nphuuaa…. Ahhh… Chuuru, nhm nha…."
Grayfia resumed sucking me off at a steady pace, her previous desperate attempt long forgotten.
Suck ~ Suck ~
"That's a pretty lustful look you got there, Grayfia, does my maid want me to cum in her mouth?"
"Ahh… Ahh… Ahhh….!!"
I felt a grin appear from the corner of my mouth. During times like these, my entire S side comes out. I should do it like this with Akeno too, we rarely do since it's very vanilla. I know she's an S&M at heart thanks to her parents.
"Ohhh…?"
Grayfia sucked hard as she looked up at me with a light gaze. Taking her mouth off my member, she starts furiously stroking me.
"Jin-sama…. Don't think of other women during times like this… Focus on me, your first and most dedicated maid…. Nnmmhh… Plahhll."
Grayfia gives my member a few licks before swallowing it back into her mouth…. Heh, I've had that happen a few times before. But it doesn't bother them when two of them blow me though… A maiden's heart is complicated.
But… This is a bit too stimulating, add to the fact that it's been a few days… I'm close.
Suck ~ Stroke ~ Lick ~
"Nhhaaa… Npuuu, ahr yuii close….?"
"Yeah… Keep going like that…"
Following her instructions like a dedicated maid, Grayfia keeps up her rhythm until I couldn't take it anymore. Grabbing a hold of her head, I shove my member as far down as I could— Forcefully making Grayfia deep throat me.
"Mhmmm?!"
In response, she grasped both of my thighs in an attempt to gain some balance.
Splurt ~ Splurt ~
"Nmuuupuuuu!!! Muuuu!!! ….Nnuuuu…! Npaa, fuaaa…. Ahh. Nnn, Nhnnn! ~~~"
As my semen started overflowing from her mouth, Grayfia didn't stop licking my member and slowly bobbing her head up and down. I could feel her swallowing it all. I could hear her 'gulping' as she stared up at me.
Grayfia finally moved her mouth away from my member, she was breathing heavily, some semen still dripping from her mouth and tongue.
"Aahhh…. Ahhh…I, Grayfia… Have… Finished pleasuring… M-Master's c-cock… I-I love… J-Jin-sama's cock…..!"
I want to kiss her, but my semen's still there... Times like this... I hate cumming in their mouths, I inwardly sigh, but I could always remove it by snapping my fingers. However, I also like seeing them like this… What a dilemma!
I snap my finger and remove Grayfia's clothing as well as mine, seeing where this is going, Grayfia climbs onto her bed. I also climb onto it, I go behind her and hug her… From what we found— Well what I found, Grayfia likes this the most, not including other sex positions, she likes doing it sideways like this.
Although she is a strong woman that can do many things independently, she also has a more vulnerable side to her that she does not show anyone else but me. Even the girls do not see this side of her.
"Jin-sama…"
She wanted to kiss… I quietly snap my fingers and the semen on her disappears…. It's fine, right? I lean in and we both kiss, it was quick and brief but held a lot of love instead of lust.
"Take me…"
"Yeah… Suuuh… Hahhh ~… Smells nice."
It was a soothing experience to bury my face on her neck and sniff her, in a way. It refilled some of my energy. Grayfia looks at me with a blush on her face.
"That's how I usually smell…Jin-sama…"
Yeah, our role play kind of ended with that blowjob, I just want to make love to her— I'm sorry Grayfia, I'm bad at that.
Grayfia let out a quiet moan as I massaged her left breast with my left hand. As long as she knows I made the barrier, she doesn't have to try to keep it in.
"Nnh…~~~… Fhh… Nnh…"
"Let it out, Grayfia, no one will hear us…"
I gently bite her ear and nibble it.
"Fuah… Aahh… Nnnhhh… Khhh…~~~"
"J-Jin-sama… Please… Stop teasing me and put it in….!!"
Grayfia looks up at me, looking desperate— Pleadingly, Grayfia…. I'm also holding myself back you know? I would have just stuck it in you earlier if I didn't want to try the role play…but fine, I can't wait any longer too…
I placed my precum-covered member against her wet and twitching womanhood.
"Ahh…. Please…"
She started to rub herself against it… I didn't think she got this wet that quickly… No, I've said this so many times when we connected in the past— I really should expect this now. Grayfia watches on with dreamy eyes.
"Alright… Enough teasing… I can't wait any longer too…"
I slowly press forward inside her… It's been a while since I was inside her.
"Nnhh…?! Ahh… Hah… Nnh…?!"
"Khh… You're tight as ever, Grayfia…"
No matter how many times we fuck— She always— No, all the girls manage to keep a certain tightness down there, even with my size… Is this the power of the anime world…?
"Hnh… Nnh…~~~… Nnh…~~"
Grayfia covers her mouth with her hand to stop herself from moaning…. Why? Is she still playing the role play? This woman… So dedicated. I lean towards her and whisper in her ear.
"This is an order, let it out, let me hear your moans."
I start to move slower than usual, to try to make things less intense for her.
"Haaa…. Ahh… Nnhh…. J-Jin-sama…. W-Why… Slow... But…. Nnnnhhh… It feels so… Good… Fhnn…. Nnhh…"
Thrust ~ Thrust ~ Pah ~ Pah ~
I kept up my slow rhythm, without thinking about it and because of how cute she's acting right now, I hug her tightly.
"Nnnnh… Fhh… Haah…. Aaahhh…. E-Eh…?"
Confused by my act, Grayfia looks up at me with a trace of drool coming from her mouth.
"…Grayfia… I love you."
"….?! N-No… If you say that… To me now….!!"
I could feel her womanhood squeeze me tight and start to hold onto me, and I could feel her shiver. Grayfia had a light orgasm…
"Fhh… Nnh, me… Tooooo… Jin-sama…. I love you…. I love you…! …Jin!! …Ahhh…!"
Feeling a bit of encouragement by what she said, I start increasing my speed. As I'm still quite sensitive, I'm slowly reaching my limit. I didn't think a few days of no sex would do this to me.
Pah ~ Pah ~
"Gaah….! Jin…. Jin…. I…. Nhhaaa…. Fuaaa…. Gonnaa…. Cum again…!"
Splurt ~ Splurt ~
Without a word of warning, I let it out while still thrusting and I didn't stop thrusting while cumming.
"Knnnnnnhhhhh?!?!
Grayfia shudders all over and stifles her voice as she also climaxes with me.
"I'm not done yet…"
Pah ~ Pah ~ Pah ~
"Hnnh… Ahhh… Aaaaahhhhh!!!"
Finally, Grayfia screamed loudly. Maybe it was due to the situation at hand? We both orgasmed, and I just kept on fucking her while I came.
"Hiiuuhh?! Aah, nnh, nnnh! Aaanhh, ahhh…. Nnh… Nooo… Jin…. I'll go crazy… Nkhh… Aah… Haauh…. Nnnhh!!!!"
During all of this, Grayfia's pussy didn't stop squeezing me or clamping down on me… Has she been cumming none stop?
"Chuu… J-Jin… Chuuu…~~~"
She looks at me, tears streaming down her face, blushing and with drool… Asking for a kiss. Geez… Why are you crying? I lean in, capturing her lips, and we both open our mouths and lick each other's tongues.
"Chuu… Nnhh… Hafuu… Nhaa… I love you… Cuyumming… Jin… Jin….!!"
I was also about to cum again, but instead of increasing my speed as I usually do, I kept up my steady rhythm.
"…Grayfia…. I'm cumming…"
Splurt ~ Splurt ~
With one final thrust, I hug the deepest part of her and release my second load today. I didn't think Grayfia could get any tighter— But she proved me wrong. I felt like my dick was going to be suffocated if she got any tighter.
"Mnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnhhhhhhh!!!"
But I didn't stop, it just didn't stop, I kept on cumming and cumming…. Shit… Grayfia's body kept on trembling as she moaned into our sloppy kiss… I wasn't satisfied yet…
"Sorry… Grayfia… I'll keep going."
"…Ehh…?
Stopping our kiss, I tell her I wasn't satisfied yet, it's been way too long. I need to do this a little bit longer, sorry Grayfia.
"Hya!? ~"
Lemon end
…
We were finally finished, I also cleaned up since Grayfia was peacefully sleeping beside me.
"Fuuu…. Jin…"
I had sat up as she was hugging my right arm. We kept at it for around five more hours after that. Of course, things got a bit more intense near the end. I guess I wasn't the only one with pent-up sexual frustration and feelings, huh?
This should apply to the other girls… I'll make my rounds before going to Kyoto… I might hit up Grigori too actually.
Knock ~ Knock ~
I had gotten rid of the time dilation just a few seconds ago and a knock came, it was Venelana's aura outside.
"Uh… Come in?"
I heard a giggle as she pushed open the door and stepped inside. She looked at me, then at the sleeping Grayfia… The smile she had turned into a smirk.
"Ara ara ~ sleeping with our Head Maid this early in the day? You're quite bold, Jin-kun."
Venelana teased me, but since I was still naked— She was looking at me, well, my body. I didn't know how to feel about that so I let out a chuckle.
"Haha…. Yeah, things just got a bit heated and one thing led to another…. And this happened. She should wake up soon."
"No, it's fine. I was looking for you."
Hmmm? Why would that be? Seeing my confused face, she continued.
"Ara? I'm not allowed to see my son-in-law who just came back after several days? I heard from Azazel that you were successful in having multiple Irish Gods join the alliance."
I nod.
"Yeah, quite a few of them made their own alliance, 'The Gaelic Alliance' it was interesting to see those worlds and Gods. I always thought of them as fiction before being part of the supernatural."
"Is that so? ~ Ufufu, are you sure you're satisfied, Jin-kun?"
???? As I follow her gaze, I see a tent on the duvet that Grayfia and I were lying on. Well, this is awkward. I let out an awkward laugh.
"Er— Yes I am, sorry about this."
"Ara? Is this because of me, J-i-n-k-u-n? I'm sorry, but I'm taken and married~"
"...…."
Woman, why are you teasing me about this?
"I'm just teasing you, Jin-kun, will you be staying for dinner?"
"….I'll come back for sure. But I have some people and places I want to visit before heading to Kyoto for the alliance."
"Very well, you better come with an appetite, okay?"
She winks at me before turning around and leaving…. What a tease a flirt, what is she really thinking? When she left— She was swaying her hips and ass very… Exaggeratedly… Before closing the door, Venelana Gremory smirked at me.
"….What the hell is up with her…?"
[No NTR! Partner!]
I won't do anything, Ddraig, Jesus Christ calm down, will you? But she's giving me mixed signals— Or maybe she's just really teasing me… If that's the case, dear God, it'll be a pain in the future…
…..Since I'm in the Underworld, I'll go check up on the Sitri Peerage.... Scanning the Underworld, I could feel that both sisters were with each other, good. Sona and Serafall were with Sona's peerage.
Maybe she was checking up on them? Two birds with one stone then, I can tell Serafall my plans and she can come with me.
Rustle ~ Rustle ~
"…Jin…?"
I look back at Grayfia, she had woken up and was staring at me. As she leans on me, she continues to hug my arm as she gets up.
"Good morning sleepy head, have a nice morning nap?"
"…Yes."
"That's good, Venelana came by just recently. We had a brief chat, anyway, do you still have work?"
"I see… And yes I do, I must get going…"
Chu ~
She gives me a kiss on the cheek before leaving the bed, I snap my fingers and her clothes appear on her, she turns around to bow at me and leaves.
"Haa… Alone again."
I also snap my fingers again and I get my clothes back on. I fix the bed before teleporting back to Valerie.
…
"Hey, Valerie."
"Jin? Is something wrong?"
"Hmm, I forgot that not a lot of time passed."
"????"
I walked over and sat beside Valerie, she scouted over and leaned onto me. She let out a satisfied sigh and resumes reading her book.
"I'll be going to where Sona and Serafall are… Just to check up on them. I was just wondering if you wanted to tag along or not."
"…I-I want to but… I'm still in the middle of this novel…"
I let out a chuckle and nod.
"It's fine, I'll come to get you when I go back to Kuoh, after that we'll go to Grigori, alright? Oh, and we'll come back here for the night."
"Mmm."
I kiss the side of her head and get up, looking at her one last time I leave.
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Sitri Territory
"Hmm, interesting."
"J-Jin?!"
Sona stepped back a little startled when I appeared beside her. Serafall, who was beside her looked at her oddly before turning her attention to me. She immediately lunged at me.
"Jin!!"
Pomf!
"Hey there, I'm both here for official business and just checking up on you guys. How's summer so far?"
Sona lets out a sigh and looks back at her peerage training.
"It has been quite productive; we have been training quite hard for the upcoming Rating game between Rias and I. I've written up training menus for everyone to follow, and they've been following it diligently so far."
"I've made Saji's training more difficult since he needs to control the power of the Dragon King. But he's been quite enthusiastic about it."
Looking forward and following her gaze, I could see everyone at different parts of the field in front of us working hard. Everyone is doing their own thing, Saji… Had a rope tied to him and carrying three giant truck tired behind him, while keeping his [Absorption Line] on… A giant beast…
The giant beast wasn't really bothered by it…is it some sort of pet?
"Where did you get that thing?"
"A present from a friend to my father. It's a sort of beast, but he doesn't know what it is, do you?"
It's a cross between a wolf and a dog that's had some kind of mutation that makes it look hairless. However, the hairs on it are very translucent. It also has the mouth of a fish.
"A wolf and dog youkai hybrid, weird fish mouth that I don't know how it got there."
"Jin, answer me honestly, right now, who would win in the Rating game?"
"…Please be more specific, is it a special game? Rules? Or just like the Rating game between Rias and Riser?"
Sona falls silent while thinking of an answer, and I could feel Serafall still hugging me. It's almost comical that I— No, we kept a normal conversation flowing with the Satan Leviathan being like this.
"…Two, one if it's a normal Rating game like Riser and Rias. Two, one with special rules, let's say 'Scramble Flag'."
"If it's a normal Rating Game like Rias and Riser, you will lose, quite badly in fact… However, if special rules were involved, it would make it more interesting."
"Meaning?"
Sona looks at me with a raised brow and wants me to continue.
The Scramble Flag is a variant of the normal Rating Game where the goal of the game is to collect flags that are scattered around the battlefield.
Unlike the rules in the normal Rating Game or Dice Figure Game where victory is achieved by defeating the [King], the Scramble Flag Game's victory is determined by the number of flags that are collected during the game.
"You just suggested the Scramble Flag Rating game, right? While there are no special rules in the amount of destruction you can do, the one watching it will be more focused on the strategy and teamwork used, rather than just outright power and flashy attacks."
"From what I know, Rias's peerage is what you call 'Muscle-brain' or a more power-oriented team, while they have some strategy involved, it's quite small and minor. They'll heavily rely on their individual power to bring victory for their team."
"But, they've started to change little by little, and probably at the end of summer— You'll have to fight Rias on equal terms, better not slack off on your strategies and tactics."
Sona listened attentively and nodded along.
"No worries, So-tan is a super genius! I know she can cook up a plan and make it difficult for Rias-chan to win!~"
"...It sounds like you know the special rules that are likely to be placed in the upcoming Rating game."
Sona looks at her older sister accusatorily, and Serafall shakes her head in great denial.
"So-tan! I didn't tell Jin about anything! Hey! How do you know about that?"
Serafall 'angrily' looks at me.
"I have ways of finding out, but yes, the rules set in place for the upcoming Rating game will heavily favor Sona. But you two who were there felt it, yes? How much Rias and her peerage grew in strength— No, you couldn't even tell could you?"
"...Yes, Sirzechs-chan and I were a bit surprised when we couldn't feel their demonic energies anymore, but it first happened back in the Peace Conference. We were both a bit shocked at the time, but had more pressing matters to attend to."
"We even got a bigger surprise when everyone in Rias-chan's peerage could move when her [Bishop] used the Sacred Gear. However. Jin, what did you do to them?"
The two sisters look at me waiting for a response. I couldn't help but smirk a bit.
"I just helped a little, I will say this though. Kiba and Gasper— In terms of raw power, they rival Sirzechs, or they're just a little higher. But if they did fight Sirzechs, he would win quite easily, if he uses 'that' form, or if he takes them seriously."
"Hmmm~ So-tan, fighto! I believe in you!"
"…"
[Everyone, thirty-minute break, come back.]
Sona summoned a communication circle and announced a break for everyone, in the distance, Saji de-summoned his Sacred Gear and flopped to the ground. He was helped back up by his fellow peerage members.
It didn't take long for them to arrive, everyone in her peerage giving me welcome smiles. Saji looks up and finally notices me.
"Ah! Jin-senpai!"
"Hey, good work out there."
I restore their stamina and remove the fatigue. It also looks like Sona had called for some refreshments and snacks as a butler and maid had come out with a tray of it.
As I summoned the chairs and the table, everyone took a seat and began to relax for their break, having worked since early morning. Rias and the rest should be doing the same thing.
"Why are you here, Jin-senpai?"
Saji stops eating and looks back at me, the others doing the same.
"Jin-tan is here to check up on everyone! Ah! You're not planning to tell Rias-chan about this are you?!"
A little bit of trust in me, Sera…
"No, I won't tell them about your training methods. Anyhow, I'm just checking in with all of you, as Sera said. Anyway, to the other reason for why I'm here."
"Serafall, I've recently had quite a few of the Irish Gods, three Groups, and three individuals join the Alliance of the Three Great Powers."
I then proceeded to tell her who and what had happened. Having lost her carefree attitude, she listened attentively and was satisfied.
"Good good~ Jin-chan very good ~ I'll relay this back to the other three Satans. But it sounds like you're attracting even more women, huh? Áine was it? The Witch of Dún Scáith and the Goddess Danu? Damn playboy~"
I summon the peace treaty they signed and create a copy to hand over to her. She takes it and reads it, nodding her head satisfied.
"There are still some things I want to check there so I'll be heading back there in the future. Anyway, one last thing."
Serafall puts the piece of paper away and looks back at me.
"I'll be traveling to Kyoto to form an Alliance with the West Youkai Faction, after that I'll be heading to Greece to meet up with the Greek Gods. I got an invitation from them at the start of my summer holidays."
"I want you to accompany me to both of them. Since you're already acquainted with Yasaka, this will be easier. But even if I travel alone, it will be fine. As for the Greek Gods, I have no idea what they are like."
"I want some… Witnesses, I'll be bringing someone from all three sides, a Devil, Angel, and Fallen Angel. Well, it won't be just one, if more than one wants to go then I have no problems with it."
"You're probably wondering why, right? It's just for reassurance, from books and legends a lot of Greek gods don't seem very friendly, and some may be lies, and some may be true. Anyway, I just want witnesses to be there just in case if they do attack me or something, I'll have some eyewitness accounts of what truly transpired."
"So you want me and others to be with you on Mount Olympus?"
"Yeah, even if I wipe out the entire Greek Mythology, you guys would know that it would be of good cause and reason."
"...…..."
The area falls silent as they stare at me dumbstruck at what I said. Serafall laughs nervously as she scratches the back of her head.
"Seeing as you're the one saying that, I can see it happening… Haaa… Please just try not to, even if someone does try attacking you."
"So it's less about me getting attacked and more about those that I bring. You know your strength, Sera, you've broken through Satan-class, right? But still, fighting the Greek Gods with that is still…risky."
Alternate Universes, canon-wise, Serafall and Falbium are probably as strong as the original Satans, maybe with the exception of Satan himself. But in this timeline, they were just around the High end of Ultimate Class, but it looks like Serafall had reached Satan-class. I can assume Falbium did the same.
The only ones that are categorized as 'Super Devils' or 'Specialized Devils' officially and currently are: Sirzechs Lucifer and Ajuka Beelzebub. In the future, Vali will join them. In the future there are two that are unofficially seen as 'Super Devils' and they're Balberith and Verrine.
Balberith and Verrine are the results of Hades using the flesh of Lilith, the original wife of Lucifer, and the Book of Lucifer, artificially created devils if you will. Even then, these two were exceptions in the mass creation that Hades did, these two were born Irregular and even Hades feared and were wary of them.
The only other known 'Super Devil' I know is Rizevim Livan Lucifer, Vali's Grandfather. Currently, I have no idea how strong he is. However, if he was already a 'Super Devi' in canon, I can only imagine his rise in power once he took in the blood of Azrael.
Peak God Class? The same as Shiva? Dragon God? I don't know, but a trip to the [Pocket Dimension] may happen again soon enough. Seeing as how I'll have more women with me… I look at Serafall as she tilts her head.
"Anyway, Jin, who are you bringing with you? Me from the Devils…. Is it Gabriel? Is it?!?! And who from the Fallen?"
"….Yes. I was thinking of bringing Gabriel with me and for the Fallen? Azazel suggested Penemue."
Thud!
Everyone looks over at the thud noise we heard and sees that Saji was on the ground, on his hands and knees sobbing… Really?
"Kh….!! Jin-senpai!! You're just surrounded by women! All summer in fact! This is so unfair! So cruel!! Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!"
He started to cry… Ruruko Nimura one of Sona's [Pawn]s put a hand on Saji's back trying to comfort him. Dude, she has a crush on you, and by the end of this Rating Game, so will Momo Hanakai…
I already told him to expand his views and he'll notice her but it looks like he's still transfixed to Sona…
"Your current harem, more women interested in you, even Goddesses… Whyyyyyy?!?"
"…Even if you ask, I wouldn't know, I just do it my way, I guess?"
He suddenly gets up and kneels down on one knee, in a way— A proposal.
"In that case!!! President Sona! Go out with me! Have my babies!"
Doom!
"...."
The balls on this guy, to go from crying and sulking to on his knee proposing to Sona Sitri, in front of her peerage and her older sister that's a Satan. I don't know if you're brave or stupid, Saji. But you have some of my respect.
The area remained in stunned silence, Sona staring wide-eyed at Saji, I couldn't see the expression on Serafall's face but I could tell from her emotions that it wasn't good. I touch her shoulder and calm her down. She looks at me with a pout.
"Genshirou Saji-kun, was it?"
Saji's body freezes as he hears Serafall's voice. He robotically looks at the Satan as the ground starts to freeze around her.
"So-tan and I belong to Jin!"
Doom!
"...…."
Another round of silence as I facepalm. Please don't go around saying that you and your younger sister belong to me. At best Sona and I are friends, classmates, and comrades. You and I are nearing the stage of dating, slow down a little!
[Friends, for now!]
"Ahh… Life… Is… Over."
Flop
Saji finally flops to the ground, unable to accept what he just heard. Sona just sighs as she rubs her forehead in annoyance.
"We'll take him over there, President."
Momo and Ruruko help carry Saji over to another spot to let him cool off and relax.
"My servant is quite interesting, sorry about that, Jin."
"Hmm? You know, Saji is quite serious about it. He wasn't joking. He likes you quite a bit."
Sona again looks a bit stunned. Don't tell me you thought that Saji was just acting like that because he was your servant? Okay, I can understand where you're coming from, High-class devil girl who's a hard worker, smart and likes to follow the Gremory clan practice of being nice to her family and servants.
But, Saji's been quite obvious in his attempts to… You know, get your attention? Unless you're just dense like that, Sona. I mean, I'm not, even if I kind of act like it from time to time. I just read into it too much.
Like when I first went on my request with team Slash/Dog, Reni slept with me, she hugged me a lot and stuff, I've only interacted with her through texts and small conversations, before that when I did smaller requests for Grigori.
I didn't really think much of it, maybe it was her way of showing affection and friendship…? I mean she hugs Vali quite often; I can only assume she did so to Tobio before meeting me and dating me.
Thoughts like 'Does she like me?', 'Is she interested in me?', 'Why is she doing this? Teasing me a little?' and so on. I mean, even normal human women give mixed signals! An example of this was when…. When… Fuck I can't remember.
But I did see some stories on a few different websites, guys saying a girl did the same things to them, hell— Even kiss them, when they plucked up the courage to ask them out, the girl turned around and said: 'I'm sorry, I only see you as a friend… Sorry if I gave you the wrong impression.'.
Like, huh?! How can we really trust what a woman says or do then? That's why I had my doubts back then. Though that was when I didn't really use my powers much, like telling their emotions and such. But since I use that a lot regularly now… I know Serafall likes me, maybe I'll ask her in Kyoto.
"…He does? I thought he was just… Thankful for what I did for him, the help I gave him. Hmm, I'm sorry but he's just like a little brother to me, I can't see him beyond that."
Ouch, Sona. Brother zo—
"Uooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, brother zoned? Little brother zoned? Is that worse?! I'm— I'm dying… Ugh…"
"I guess he heard that… Another strike to his heart."
Don't worry Saji, those two attending to you will like you even more, well one does so far, just Momo left. Show her your manly side during your Rating game. Just… Don't be too dense afterwards.
But knowing Saji, he won't give up that easily, gotta admire that resilient attitude of his… Just like in canon.
"Anyway, I'll get going, I still have a few stops—"
"Wait, Jin."
Sona stops me while putting a hand on my shoulder.
"Hmmm?"
"Will you be willing on testing my peerage current strength?"
I look at her, Serafall, and then at everyone else. They seemed eager, even Saji who had sat back up— Regaining his spirit looked at me in determination… I guess I can, but won't be the one fighting…
"Sure, but I won't be the one fighting."
They look at me confused. I hold my right hand out.
"Come out, Ddraig, you get to fight some interesting Devils."
[Nice, time for a bit of a fight then.]
Shiiiing!
From the [Boosted Gear] came out Ddraig, everyone was staring at him in shock. He does a weird pose, stunning them further… Please don't start acting like Veldora… We'll be going to that world in the future… And having two of you will be…. A headache.
"Nice choice, Partner!"
Ddraig starts to smack my back happy with my choice, well it was either you, Antares, Greed or Lianne.
Shiiing!
"…"
"Geh! Lianne!"
Lianne also decided to join us, however, she was just blankly staring at Ddraig.
"I-I already know! I won't go overboard!"
Even the famed [Welsh Dragon] was intimidated by her, he got a pretty serious beat down by her during the five years in the [Pocket Dimension] after all, Albion wanted to test his strength against her, but after seeing his rival… Beaten quite badly, he decided against it.
So, it was decided. Lianne as the arbiter, Ddraig vs Sitri Peerage.
…
Jin Skyward
"It will be a learning experience, I guess."
"You speak as if they'll lose, Jin."
Serafall and I stayed where we were, everyone else had gone back onto the field. Serafall as currently hugging my arm, this should last too long— So I'll have time for Grigori and going back to my home in Kuoh.
"I mean, Ddraig's power level is around Ophis now, Ophis went up higher…"
"….That's worrying, you powered up a Heavenly Dragon and Dragon God? It's like you're preparing for war… Actually, Jin, what did you mean by what you said back during the Peace Conference?"
Right… I haven't spoken to her since and didn't get a chance to tell her.
"Right, One."
She turns to look at me, this made it easier for me, so I leaned in and kissed her. Serafall was a bit stunned but reciprocated and kissed me back. I pull away as she blushes at the sudden kiss.
"Um…."
"And Two."
I poke her on the forehead and relay the information I had already told the rest; she clutches her head as she got it and her eyes widen in response.
"I-I-Is that what you meant back then?!"
I nod, she's not too shocked which is great, but still is… She thinks for a few minutes as explosions and crashing sounds happen in front of us. Eventually, she nods and shrugs.
"Jin is still Jin, regardless of what he is! Um… About that kiss…"
"Hmm? Well, you can think of it how you like, Sera."
I wrap my arm around her and pull her closer, we go silent as we watch the little sparring match.
…
Ddraig
"Bwahahaha! Come on Devils of Sona Sitri! This can't be all of it!"
I dodge and avoid the attacks from the devils of Sona Sitri's peerage, while I didn't need to, I had more fun with moving my body around.
Genshirou Saji, he had his [Absorption Line] connected to me, he was trying to drain my power but was unaffected, I didn't cut it off to give them a little bit of a chance.
This wielder of Vritra's Sacred Gear has high potential, from what Jin said before, it was around Satan-class, while it wasn't a Super Devil or higher, it's still quite a large potential to get to, not many devils or beings in their lifetime can reach it.
It is a benchmark for the old original Satans, it isn't an actual rank within the devil's ranking system. It's only Low-class, Middle-class, High-class, Ultimate-class, and finally, 'Specialized Devils' or 'Super Devils'.
Do not disappoint us, wielder of Vritra!
Gathering flames inside my mouth and shooting it out towards the group! They immediately responded and dodged without being told so, it would be a problem if they didn't, however, not all were fast enough.
"Momo! Tomoe!"
The [Bishop] Momo Hanakai and [Knight] Tomoe Meguri were hit by my flames, I held back but they were still damaged quite heavily.
"Dammit! C'mon!"
I felt the young man Saji try to consume more of my power, unfortunately, I am at the power of a Dragon God now, it'll take more than that to weaken me! I release more of my aura and the line that was connected to me broke, it was severed!
"Gah!!"
The ones who had dashed towards me were blown away by my aura. I do not need to use my other abilities, only my normal flames of a dragon and physical strength. The devils retreated as they stare at me while listening in to… A sort of communication device that the heiress of Sitri gave out earlier.
Normally, an opponent won't let that happen but since this is a sparring match, I will allow it. I wait for them to finish as they recompose themselves. Tsubaki Shinra, the [Queen] of the group carries the two injured over to Jin.
Hmm, they are hurt so it makes sense, they are— In a way, out of this sparring session. What will you do now, Sona Sitri? Two of your pieces are out of commission.
"Promotion: Queen! One more time, Heavenly Dragon!"
Saji and the [Rook] Tsubasa Yura dashed towards me, I grin and wait for them.
Swosh!
Saji sent a punch towards me and I dodge it, he followed it up by using his [Absorption Line] and attaching it to my abdomen. The [Rook] Tsubasa also sent a punch towards my face, I also swiftly avoided it, she immediately followed up with a roundhouse kick. I block it with my arm and push her away.
Crash!
"Tsubasa! Dammit!"
Shing! Shing! Shing! Shing!
"Hmm?"
"Gotcha!"
Above me and to my sides appeared multiple magic circles, I was also imprisoned in a sort of water prison, I look towards the young heiress and she had tramped me in this water prison.
The multiple magic circles were from the [Queen] Tsubaki and the other [Bishop] Reya Kusaka. I see, they planned this out, huh? Distract me with those two, and prepare your surprise attack? Hehe, I like opponents like this from time to time, they make fighting more interesting!
"Drain!!"
Increasing his output, I could feel a little bit more of my power leave it, it wasn't anything significant so it didn't matter. I could easily break away from this situation— But let's see how it turns out, shall we?
From each circle, multiple elemental magic attacks came out and hit me!
Doooooooom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Did we get him?!"
Tsubasa and Saji had jumped back and regrouped, I could see from the look of their [King] that she had her doubts. Very good, as what is expected. There were still smoke and dust covering my entire body, so I gathered more flames in my mouth, this will be larger than the last one.
This should end it, unless they can keep fighting, show me!
Dogannnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shwshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
I let out my fire breath attack towards them, much stronger, wider, fiercer, and faster!
Tsubaki Shinra, the [Queen] of the group jumps in front of the attack, and…. Summoned her Sacred Gear! [Mirror Alice]!
My attack hits it, shattering it… But what she expected to happen— Didn't. Tsubaki's Sacred Gear, [Mirror Alice], It creates a mirror that if destroyed reflects double the damage on the attacker, but cannot be summoned twice in a row without a cool-down period.
I had my own theory that if the attack that was sent at it, was much, much greater in power— It wouldn't be able to handle it and couldn't reflect it back. It looks like I was right, even though I held the power back to my original Prime's breath attack.
"?!?! Ahhhhh!!"
Boooom!!!!!
"Heh, my bad, Partner."
Once the dust settled, I could see Partner in front of them, he stopped the attack— But the Sitri peerage were on their asses and were panting heavily.
This was quite fun, while I didn't get to use more of my abilities or my finishing move, [Blazing Inferno of Scorching Flames], or the new [Welsh Dragon Flare] or the ones I'm known for, [Boost], [Transfer] or [Penetrate] but it's fine. I had fun.
"Ddraig…."
Ugh…. Wait no… I turn around and could see Lianne glaring at me…
"I just got excited! My bad!!!!"
I fled, the great Heavenly Dragon! I, Y Ddraig Goch fled! She's a horrifying woman! No, thank you! Partner! You deal with her! I quickly go back into the [Boosted Gear].
…
Jin Skyward
"…."
I turn around after stopping Ddraig's attack and him fleeing back into the [Boosted Gear]
"Are you guys, okay? It was a good plan but did you guys forget that he's a Heavenly Dragon? Using Tsubaki's Sacred Gear like that was a bit… Reckless unless you were confident in it reflecting back the attack."
"…In all other fights so far, my Sacred Gear [Mirror Alice] has been able to reflect back attacks up to High-class in power, if I tried and pushed hard, maybe Ultimate-class attacks…"
"So you hoped it would work here?"
She nods. I look at Sona, looks like she was hesitant in doing that, but, whatever Ddraig is beyond that level of power now, he's a Dragon God-class being. I sigh and heal them back up; her other two members were already healed and were just sitting with Serafall back there.
"So, did you guys find out what you were looking for?"
"Apart from being utterly outclassed, I guess so?"
Saji answered back quickly and let out a 'Hah!' at the end of his sentence, I mean right now you guys can't fight him, Ddraig and Albion are at a higher power of Dragon God than Rias and the others, so this is in a way a benchmark for all of you.
"If we use Ddraig-san as a point of reference for Rias and the others, we can create strategies and tactics for winning, yes, this has been quite informative."
Sona had gotten up and was standing beside me, Saji looked at her and nodded.
"If the President says so, then it was!"
How simple, well work hard then, you guys still have a month left.
"Alright, I'll really get going then. Use this to your advantage, I guess?"
"Yes, thank you, Jin."
Sona along with her peerage thanked me, I flash step back to Serafall and the two others injured. Lianne also joined me.
"I'll get going now, Sera, I'll come to get you when I go to Kyoto and Greece."
"Mmm ~ I'll see you soon Jin-ta— Mmm…"
I capture her lips one more time as we share a short kiss, I step back as she blushes again. The two girls were looking at us in shock, I turn to them and give them a wink. I chuckle as we finally leave back for the Gremory house.
…
Gremory Territory
Once we were there, Lianne went back inside the ring, she also gave me a peck on the cheek. I was back in the living room; Valerie was still on the couch but was waiting there… Her book was nowhere to be found.
"Uh, how long have you been waiting?"
"Oh, just a few minutes. I finished Volume one and didn't want to start Volume two in case you showed up. I guess my instincts were right. How was it?"
"I see, it wasn't anything too special, I spoke with them, Serafall will be joining us in Kyoto and Greece. Ddraig fought the Sitri peerage, I guess in a way I helped them like how I helped the Gremory peerage. They'll have some battle plans for their Rating game."
Valerie got up and let out a 'Hmmm' as she walks around me— Inspecting me in a way. She nods to herself and stands beside me. I look at her strangely but she just smiled back at me, so without delaying it further, I left back to my home.
…
Japan, Kuoh
Skyward household
Valerie and I had arrived back in my home, I could feel two individuals here, Reni and Ingvild. Reni doesn't have a mission today? Or an assignment? Interesting, I could feel that they were both in the living room.
So, we both went in there. Once we stepped in both girls' heads turned towards us, Reni got up and leaped into my arms, Ingvild wasn't too far behind. I hug the both of them.
"I'm back, how have you two been?"
""Dying.""
They both flatly answered…. A bit of an overreaction but sure thing… We went back to the couch they were on and I told them of what I had been up to the past few days, the troubles in two groups of supernatural beings, the festival in that place.
Meeting Goddess Danu, and how I'll be going back there again.
"I want to go with you when you do."
"So do I, Jin."
Reni and Ingvild wanted to go with me back to Ireland, but the look they were giving me said they wouldn't take, no as an answer.
"Me too, Jin."
Valerie also added her answer… Sheesh, I've got a long too clingy girls with me…
"Alright, I'll bring all of you when I go back then…. Haaa… Might as well go to Grigori then, do you two want to come?"
"Yes."
They both answer immediately in unison. I chuckle and nod.
"I'll go get change…"
"Me too…"
Thus, Valerie and I were the only ones left again, it shouldn't take them too long, Grigori, huh? I haven't been there in a little while; I wonder how the rest of Slash/Dog and the other fallen have been?
I'll definitely check up on Sae, also Raynare's group… And 'him' since he was brought there after the incident if I can sit down and talk to him… I'll find out his reason for joining Kokabiel, Azrael, and Valper.
"We're ready!"
I look up as Reni and Ingvild were in front of me, Reni had her usual magician's outfit and hat on, while Ingvild had her noble dress on, I guess I'll also get dressed. While in Ireland I had dawned a black hoodie, blue jeans, and… Well, I wore what I would think I would have worn during my youthful days back in Ireland.
I snap my fingers and dawn on my usual classy look, I'll change to my black suit when I go to Kyoto and Greece, but for now— This is fine.
…
Grigori
I arrive in the lobby of Grigori, as per usual there were quite a few fallen walking around and since the treaty have been signed, a few devils were here. From what I can see they're mostly low to middle-class and of the reincarnated variant.
"Oh, hey Jin, come to visit?"
"Oh, it's Jin, hi!"
I get a few fallen coming to talk to me and we chat for a bit, during this I locate some auras that I wanted to have a chat with. Mainly Shemhazai, Penemue, team Slash/Dog, 'him' and Shuri. While I don't have Akeno or anyone with me, I think it would be fine to visit her.
"Sae and Tobi are training right now ~ Shark-kun is somewhere… In the research department huhu ~ and Natsume and Shigune are… In Shigune's room?~"
Reni has been getting better at finding auras, she mainly did this but used a person's mana. She seemed a bit confused about Natsume and Shigune though, was she expecting them to be training too? But I do look forward to seeing Sae and Tobi. I wonder how far she's progressed and how the two are in general.
"Hmm, well, you can go meet them if you want, Reni. I'll be speaking with Penemue and Shemhazai first, you girls can go with her if you want. Oh, I'll visit Shuri too, so if you want to join me, I'll do that last."
"Okay ~ do you two want to come with me?~"
"I'll go with you, Reni."
"I-I'll stay with Jin for now…"
Ingvild accepted while Valerie declined. Fine with that Reni and Ingvild gave me a kiss and off they went. Valerie and I also went on our way, the first stop, Shemhazai. I assume he's in Azazel's office so we go there first.
It didn't take long and we arrive in front of the office, I tap the door and it slides open when we step through, Shemhazai looks up from the desk and smiled at us, beside him was a female devil who was pregnant.
"Hey there, Shemhazai, you doing, okay how about the wife and kid?"
"Greetings Jin, yes… I'm doing well, the same with my wife and child."
He glances at the female devil beside him as she smiles at us. She had long dark purple hair that was to her waist, her left eye was red, and her right was white, and her chest was quite big too, though I'm not sure if it's natural or due to being pregnant.
"Jin, this is Luneala, my wife. I met her a few years ago."
"Thank you for the gifts, Jin-san, we feel a lot safer with them."
"Don't worry about it, you're a friend of Azazel, so I wanted to gift something to you who's going to be a father soon. Well, I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing…. I can check if your child has any complications right now."
I offer to do a little check-up for them, a bit surprised they look at each other but, in the end, agreed to it. I walk over and touch her stomach… I couldn't feel anything wrong with it, hell, it's actually quite strong.
Perhaps this kid could be a future leader of Grigori or a Cadre, if this organization still exists. Azazel refuses to create a system for themselves. He said he's fine with the fallen angel race dying off with them.
But he said he'll take in any pure angels that fall if they come to them. It sounds like he thinks they were a mistake or something… I can't exactly change his mind on this so I won't try to.
"Everything's fine, they're quite healthy in there— Heh, even a little powerhouse too. Maybe they'll become a Cadre or Leader of Grigori in the future?"
I kept the baby's gender from them since they didn't ask me to say. They both smile and nod at me.
"Anyway, I'll get going, be safe now."
"Yes, you two Jin-kun."
"Goodbye, Jin-san."
I left the room with Valerie as she was smiling, why? I don't know, maybe she's insan—
Pinch!
"…."
She looks at me with a light glare while pinching me… Oh no, it's spreading!
…
We quickly made our way around Grigori and arrived at where Penemue was, it was in a library. We enter and find her sitting there by herself, a few devils and fallen at different sections quietly reading.
She looks up to see me and has a bit of a surprised expression, she puts her book down and ushers us back outside.
"Jin, it's been a while, why are you here?"
"I can't just check up on you? Well, that's partly why I'm here. You've heard from Azazel, right?"
"Mmm, I'll be accompanying you to Greece to meet with the Greek Gods, yes? I certainly don't mind; I haven't been there yet."
At least she's on board with going, if she was against it, well it would have been a hassle then. I wouldn't know who to take with me. I doubt Azazel would want to go there, he'd probably just slack off and banter with the Gods— While amusing that's not why I'm going there.
I wouldn't bring Shemhazai there, he has a child coming, I'd rather not stress the guy out more. Baraqiel? He's a safe bet but knowing Shuri, she'll probably make sure that he comes back in one piece, I mean I would make sure of that, for both her and Akeno's sake.
No one else comes to mind…
"I see, then that's good then. Just be, well, ready when I come around. When? I have no idea but it should be soon, maybe even next week. Depending on how my trip to Kyoto goes, but I'm pretty sure it'll be smooth sailing."
Penemue smiles and brings a piece of paper, she summons a pen and starts writing something on it. She then gives me the piece of paper and winks at me.
"Go to those locations and you'll see something amusing."
"Penemue-sama these are—"
A familiar voice comes out of the library, in front of me was… Dohnaseek, he was still wearing the same things he was from a few months back. He freezes as he sees me, but still manages to give some documents to Penemue.
Seeing this Penemue giggles and pats Dohnaseek on the back.
"Thanks for the hard work, you can go back now."
"Y-Yes… E-Excuse me…"
I stare at her waiting for an explanation.
"That list involves that merry group from before. Dohnaseek-kun decided to work for the library, he also partially works for the research and science department He wants to help and improve Grigori's technology— In a way he wants to try out the artificial Sacred Gears we're making."
"He hasn't given up on getting stronger, none of them have but— They've come to do it in a more… Logical and less psychotic way. Admirable, no?"
I see, so they're all repenting in their own way. I nod and take a look at the list and it went something like this:
Raynare: Nursery and Daycare – Teacher and Assistant.
Kalawarna: Business Department – Trainee and Assistant.
Dohnaseek: Library, Research and Science Department – Technician and Assistant.
Mittelt: Cleaning Department – Cleaner and Personal Maid of Azazel
".....What the fuck happened to Mittelt? Maid of Azazel? Is he a lolicon? Or was it the last thing she chose since she didn't want to do anything?"
"You're weirdly perceptive, Jin, but yes, she's the one that was the most against, well repenting. But in the end, Azazel suggested that and she complied. She's not with Azazel since she needs a re-education and an attitude adjustment."
I sigh and nod my head, I guess this will be added to my to-do list while here then… I'm also curious about them, but it seems they are doing well for themselves.
"Right, right, Ajamu-kun is also here, he's currently part of the Research and Science Department. You'll probably find him with the other scientist there or Kalawarna-chan, or if not there, he's training."
Yeah, that was the 'him' I was talking about, after the incident— He was more than ready to give up. I have no idea what his deal is but he lost a lot of motivation once he found out the God of the Bible was dead.
I don't believe he's evil, just a product of his environment, but I'll see soon enough, I guess.
"I see, thank you for the info, Penemue. I'll get going then."
"Mmm-mmm~ good luck~"
Thankfully the two of us have been on good terms since we put aside our differences and little drama. She's a lot more open with me, which I appreciate.
…
Dohnaseek is already finished, if I take his reaction from earlier, it may apply to the rest. Seeing as how three of them may be in the same spot, I'll go check on Kalawarna first, Reni calls Kouki 'Shark' sometimes.
After a minute of flash stepping while bridal carrying Valerie around Grigori, I reach the main research room for the department. I put Valerie down and touch the door as it slides open. When I do a few heads turn our way, we get a few nods and then they get back to their work.
The room was mostly, well, white. It had the typical lab look, with high-tech equipment everywhere, flasks, bottles of all sorts, beakers, and the like. I could also see some prototype artificial Sacred Gears lying about.
Every single fallen there had a unique look, but three individuals did stand out. I could see Ajamu, Kalawarna, and Kouki together. Kouki was glaring at Ajamu who had a very calm and relaxed look. Kalawarna was looking at a clipboard as she was talking to the both of them.
We slowly approach them, when we got nearer Kouki sees me and has a look of panic and blushes. The two with him look at him like he was crazy, they follow their gaze and see me. Both their eyes widened.
"Hey, been a while, Kouki, Ajamu, Kalawarna."
"…It has been a while, Red Dragon Emperor."
'…Hello, Jin-sama."
"B-Bro! Hey it's been a while, h-huh? W-What are you doing here?!"
Kouki goes around to me and puts an arm around my shoulder and violently pats my back as she looks nervously at Ajamu and Kalawarna.
"Made any progress?"
I whisper to him and he shakes his head.
"Tips?! Any tips, bro?!"
I glance at Kalawarna as she had gone back to reading something off her clipboard while Ajamu listened intently while nodding on occasion.
"Just… Be yourself, I guess? Sorry man, I'm bad at giving advice that involves romance."
"…Be myself… I don't know if that's good or bad advice… But I'll give it a whirl."
"…"
He goes back to Kalawarna and puts his arm around her shoulder, she looks at him strangely as he grins.
"Yo, Kala-chan, wanna go on a date?"
Ajamu looked at Kouki stunned, Kalawarna with no change in expression removes his arm from her shoulder and—
Smack!
Slaps him with the clipboard. Kouki stumbles back a bit and stares at her in shock.
"I may reconsider when you stop being so… How do I put this… Being a delinquent? Ahem, anyway—"
Kouki shakes his head and leaves, he gave me a defeated look, he didn't look that sad though…. Did he already that? He slowly leaves the department as I look back at the two as they had started to talk to each other again.
Finally, finishing what they were talking about I look at Ajamu and signal for him to go to a more isolated area, he nods and leaves.
"I see you're repenting well."
"Yes, Jin-sama. Raynare was the first to start these, Dohnaseek and I were next, and only Mittelt was the one very against it. Until she was given a specific job."
She answered straight laced and without breaking eye contact. I could feel that she was being genuine about it.
"…I want to apologize; it may mean nothing but—"
"You know who to direct that too, not me."
"…Yes."
Interrupt her as she tries to apologize to me, while she did try killing me, their first target was Asia. When she sees her again, she'll need to say that to her instead.
"I'll go talk to Ajamu, Valerie—"
"Yeah, I'll stay here."
I nod and join Ajamu in another room, when I get there, it was mostly empty— Save for the high-tech stuff around us. He was sitting on a bench, eyes closed and waiting for me.
After the indecent I sealed up his powers and removed Azrael's blood from him, after that I handed him over to the Fallen, I told them why and they could just research him, the devils— Sirzechs and Serafall were fine with it. But since the treaty, I hear he goes from here to Ajuka's lab for more research, for what? I don't know, I didn't ask.
I sat down beside him and waited for him to talk.
"I'm half Indian, half British and all I know is my first name, Ajamu. I do not know who gave me that name, that is all I know of. One day, Valper Galilei came to the orphanage where I and many others lived at, he bought us out and we were shipped off to a facility."
"He revealed to us that the supernatural was real, had some fallen use magic to show us he was telling the truth. He then proceeded with his experiments. He told us that a fallen who was very strong named Azrael was looking for promising candidates."
"I and many others trained in a desperate hope that we wouldn't be killed off like the rest— Survival of the fittest… But once Valper found out I was a natural wielder, his attitude changed. He excluded me of the pain and suffering others went through."
"He made me train with some artificially created Holy swords. He— Valper did not have a naturally made Holy sword, so I trained with the ones he made. Once he introduced me to Azrael a few months ago… I was granted the Holy Sword Galatine."
He glances at me before continuing his story.
"After that, my value in their organizations went up even higher… While Valper was the one who tortured me for many months— Years, I'm not too sure, but I did grow up during that time… I am thankful towards him in a way…"
"Once he found out I was a natural wielder his attitude changed, I was treated a lot better but had the expectations to train even harder…. Kousuke was found by pure chance by Valper too, while he wasn't a natural wielder of it— He already had a high affinity with the Light element as well as having those things used on him."
"He became stronger. He was nothing but a battle maniac, I do not know of Kousuke's history, he wasn't the type to share nor reminisce about his past. He lived in the moment and enjoyed killing, a psychopath in a way."
Is this a case of Stockholm syndrome? Stockholm syndrome is a coping mechanism for a captive or abusive situation. People develop positive feelings toward their captors or abusers over time. This condition applies to situations including child abuse, coach-athlete abuse, relationship abuse, and sex trafficking.
The fact that Ajamu felt like that to Valper and to an extent Azrael… This guy has a fucked up life, it's almost like Kiba's but he was blessed in a way— He was a natural wielder.
"The Holy sword Galatine previously belonged to a man named David Cerro, a human and exorcist from the Vatican. Azrael apparently came across him one day with the sword in hand, he was impressed with him and offered him a spot in his organization."
"But David Cerro refused, they fought and Azrael won, but as a show of mercy, he let David Cerro live but he was heavily injured. This was all told by Azrael… When I was first introduced by Azrael to his associate, Kokabiel, he took all the credit from Valper, though from the short time I knew him…he did that a lot."
"After that, you know the rest."
Right, them coming to Kuoh and all the crap that happened… I don't know how to feel about this. This guy was clearly being used and taken advantage of, even more so when he was probably forced to drink the blood of Azrael.
"Were you forced to drink a red substance?"
He nods.
"Yes, twice. Before I met with Azrael, I felt a power surge through me, and once again a few weeks before our mission started, I went up even more. Why? I felt you… Remove it before we parted ways, Red Dragon Emperor."
"Right, do you know who this 'Goddess' was?"
"No. Azrael only told us that the 'Goddess' was the one responsible for our sudden change in power."
So, he was the only one to know of her? Fine with me, all they know is a certain 'Goddess' helped them and nothing more.
"Alright, that's all I came here to hear from you."
"…Are you not going to take my life?"
"Yes, I hate you since you hurt Kiba, but since it's not totally all your fault, I'm not going to do that. Also, it'll cause more trouble for me since you're a 'helper' for the three factions."
"…I see, I thank you, Red Dragon Emperor— No, Jin."
"…"
I leave without answering him, I rub the back of my head as I make my way back to Valerie…but those two weren't there when I left the room… I locate her aura and they were just outside the research facility.
I greet a few fallen before leaving the room. The two of them were silently staring at each other when I came out, Valerie sighs.
"Okay."
"…Yes. If that is all, I shall make my leave, goodbye, for now, Valerie-san."
Kalawarna nods at me as she goes back into the room. I look at Valerie and make a gesture for us to go, she agrees and we leave… Next stop, Mittelt. She's the most annoying so I'll take a look at her.
"…What did you talk about?"
"Oh, just things concerning Asia…"
"I see."
I can more or less guess what they spoke about, probably asking why they did it and if and when she'll apologize to her.
…
"Fucking shit!!! What the fuck is this?! Come on you fucks hurry up!"
As we arrive at a certain area, we could hear a woman cursing… A lot. When we enter the spacious room Mittelt was wearing a maid uniform and yelling at…. A video?
She was following the video on how to sweep properly or do chores and cleaning in general… How can you be so bad at cleaning that you need to watch a video?
"Ah?! Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!! It's you! Shit! Don't kill me! I'm still a virgin!"
"…...??????"
"Huh?"
She turns around to see us staring at her and yells at us, confusing us even further. Valerie was even more confused than me. I already expected this kind of language from her and her attitude.
"Shit! If you want to r-pe me, use my ass instead! I'm saving the front of Azazel! Alright! Hurry up."
She starts to spread her legs when I used [Mana Ropes] to stop her, basically binding her and forcing her to the ground with it.
"Bondage play, huh? I didn't think you were into that, Red Dragon Emperor— No, Bondage Dragon."
"...."
I summon a fire ba—
"Jin, stop!"
Valerie quickly shakes me to try to stop me from ending this weird blonde midget, what the fuck is she even spouting? Is-is she stupid? Retarded? Brain damaged? I don't think I roughed her up back then… Did the shock of getting her powers sealed make her have a mental breakdown?
"We're leaving, Valerie."
Seeing as this little psycho hasn't changed and me nearly ending her, it would be best to leave. Valerie not wanting to protest leaves the room with me, I locate Raynare's aura and start walking that way. Once far enough, I cancel the [Mana Ropes]
"…Valerie, I want to talk to this fallen by myself."
"Okay… I heard a bit from Kalawarna-san, I'll stay close by, okay?"
"Sure thing."
Once we got closer to her, we stop, I turn to Valerie and kiss her on the lips, stunning the girl. She blankly looks at me before turning red.
"T-That's unfair… Jin. Y-You couldn't pick a better time….?"
"Sorry, I'll give it a try at a different time."
She sighs and leans against the wall and takes out her phone. I turn around and walk towards the so-called 'Nursery and Daycare'. It had a window there, so anyone could see what the staff in there were doing.
I look in and could see a few kids there, in total there were around…. Seven children, in the middle of them were two women— One I didn't know of and the other was Raynare. Her hair was the usual but she had an apron on her, that said 'Teacher Raynare' on it.
She was wearing a white sweatshirt and blue jeans, and dark blue converse sneakers. The Apron was covering most of it though.
The two of them were clapping and from the looks of it, they were singing, she— Raynare had a happy smile on her as she clapped and sang to the kids, the little ones also doing the same thing.
"…"
Once they were done, the other teacher notices me and pointed at me. Raynare looks up and her eyes became as big as saucers. She turns to the other 'teacher' and whispers something to her. She nods and gathers up the kids with them.
Raynare hugs one that clung to her, she pets the little girl before she lets go of her leg and went with the other teacher. Raynare came out of the room and gestured at the bench beside the room. We both sat on it and it became silent.
We could hear some of the kids laughing and the teacher's muffled talking.
"…So, you became a nursery teacher and assistant?"
I started and she nods while looking at the ground.
"Yes…"
"Why?"
"…I don't know, I was compelled… I-I guess…?"
I was looking at her but she didn't— She kept looking at the ground. I could feel she was tense, scared and her breathing was getting long and heavy…. I didn't do anything traumatic to her, why is she acting like this?
"Look at me."
"…"
"Look at me, Raynare."
Still silent, but she eventually and reluctantly does so, but she didn't 'look' at me, she was staring behind me— No at… My ears? I sigh.
"So, care to tell me why you're acting like that towards me? As far as I can tell I didn't do anything to you to warrant this."
"…I am repenting. I tried to kill Asia and steal her Sacred Gear; I also killed your clone. I can't get that image out of my head… I've done that so many times already— But…I don't understand why I keep getting flashbacks at night… To that specific scene."
Shiiing!
Suddenly, Ddraig appeared.
Raynare was a bit surprised as she stares at the new man that appeared.
"Ddraig… Why did you come out?"
"I can't take it anymore; I'm just going to say it!"
"Th-The [Welsh Dragon]? So, the rumors were true… You revived him."
"Alright, Raynare was it?"
Ddraig asked and she nods. He rubs his forehead in annoyance and lets out a long sigh.
"Humor me! But, did the thought of falling in love with my Partner here during your date occur to you at all?! If you were that disturbed by it, then that would be the only thing left to… I don't know, speculate?"
"You said it yourself, you've killed plenty of times before, so the question is: Why? Why did my partner's clone's death bother you that much?"
"…"
We were both looking at him, I turn to glance at Raynare as she blankly looks at Ddraig. She slowly processed what he said before slowly turning red.
"Wha— That's impossible! Love? That's the last thing I-I would think about? A-Are you insane, [Welsh Dragon]?! W-Why would you suggest such a thing?!"
Ddraig snorts, further confusing and annoying Raynare.
"Sure thing, keep telling yourself that. We were following you the whole day and it sure didn't look like you hated the date."
After giving his last comment, Ddraig went back into the [Boosted Gear], Raynare was gritting her teeth while staring at the ground fully blushing…. I don't know how to rectify this situation.
"Ray—"
"I won't accept what he said."
She stops me and looks at me, embarrassment and fury fueling her on.
Shiing!
"….Right, let me try this."
Ddraig came back out as we stare at him confused. Ddraig grabs my hand and forcefully makes me hold hands with Raynare. Once he was done, he grinned at us and went back... Seriously? What are you? Nine?
[Heh, just look at her, Partner.]
"….?"
I do so and could see Raynare even redder than she was as she silently looked at our hands.
"Uh…"
Coming back from wherever she was, she immediately pulled her hand away. She looks at it and grabs it with her other hand, she let out a little 'Khh' seemingly angry at Ddraig. She lets out a sigh and calms herself down, still blushing she looks back at me and puts her hand out.
"…?"
"I want to meet Asia in the future and apologize to her again. I also want to start over, while I haven't done enough for the crimes I've committed in the past— I want to start somewhere. Dohnaseek and Kalawarna also have their own plans and only Mittelt can't move forward."
I look at the outstretched hand and debate on whether or not in forgiving her. In truth, while she had originally planned on killing Asia, in the end, she hesitated and didn't put that trauma into her. So, she doesn't have those sins from her canon counterpart.
But she has still killed and hurt people in the past, making her more or less the same woman from canon— With the slight minor detail… I sigh and scratch the back of my head and shake her hand.
"…A new start then."
"Yes."
There it is again, the same smile she had while she was looking after the children. She lets go first.
"I need to go back; I have a job to do… I'm sorry again and thank you."
Raynare gets up and runs back into the room… Haa… Complicated shit, I shake my head and go back to Valerie… I could see she was… Peeking from the corner— She had been looking at the whole thing.
Noticing that I was staring at her, she comes out from the spot she was looking at and awkwardly waved at me… What am I going to do with this girl…
"To the other girls then."
…
Valerie and I arrived in front of a random training room, we go in and could see Reni, Ingvild, Tobio, and Sae there. They see us and wave us over to them.
"…Well done, Tobio."
"…H-Huh?"
I pat him on the back as soon as I reach him. Everyone looks at me strangely. I give him 'The nod', his eyes widen and he does the same back. This motherfucker finally lost his virginity, I'm somewhat proud of him.
"Ah— I get it."
Reni nods furiously and winks at Sae, everyone finally understanding what we silently did— Sae blushed. I cough into my fist and look at Sae.
"Are you doing, okay? Any problems? How about the new Sacred Gear?"
Sae smiles at me and nods.
"I'm doing fine, Jin-san, thank you…Nattsu is doing okay too."
"…Nattsu?"
"She gave her independent type Sacred Gear the name 'Nattsu'."
Tobio explained as Sae summoned the former Utsusemi the 'Cowardly Leo', now named 'Nattsu'.
Its figure is that of a small lion cub, its body mostly yellow and its mane hair is yellow-orange in color while also acting like an active flame. Its eyes were mostly orange in color. It has a sort of metallic cap above its face, while its tail is having a small flame burning on it.
"…"
Interesting, so it changed and evolved into this? I look at Nattsu as it looks back at me with pride and confidence.
"Interesting, what can you do now, Sae?"
She smiles and the fire that Sae summoned was colored mostly orange in its core with yellow-orange to bright yellow outlines. It also flickers like fire every now and again. They were the same color as Nattsu.
"I can also shape it into a weapon… Lavinia-san taught me how to do it."
She then proceeds to shape it into a… Fan? She makes a small motion with it and a highly concentrated and dense wave of yellow-orange flames came shot forward.
"Nattsu can also petrify enemies to a certain degree… I believe that it's tied to my personal power… So if anyone is below me… I can petrify them."
I nod, I see, it makes sense. It works just like the other four— Five fiends. Their power is tied to their wielder, while also being sentient and having mastery over their own power. Right now… Sae was High-class, the last time I saw her she was Low-class. It's an impressive jump in power… The same with Tobio, he reached High Tier God-class.
I guess that little beat down and encouragement worked on him. He really did reach a new height in power…
"Well, you're steadily growing in power, Sae, I'll leave it up to Tobi then."
"Yeah, leave her to me. We'll both grow stronger together… Actually, Jin. Azazel recommended this to me a few months back, but I wasn't too sure. I want to hear your opinion."
"?"
"Ajamu, Azazel recommended that he join my team, I feel like it's overdue and I don't mind, he's a skilled person. I sparred with him a few times when he used some regular swords… He could keep up with me without my [Balance Break]."
"…"
Ajamu right now was at least Satan-class in power, I don't know his original power before getting the blood since I just wanted to get out of there back then, but if I had to guess, the guy was Ultimate-class, so his training and constant spars with Tobio pushed him up as well.
I 'sealed' his powers, but that it was different, I sealed his ability to use and wield the Holy Swords, he can hold it, but nothing will happen. Since he's needed by both Grigori, the Devils, and Heaven for research, I had to unlock that back.
"It's up to you, Tobi, but if I had to put my two cents in, then I don't see why not. The girls on your team with the exception of Sae are basically all-rounders now. Adding Ajamu can give you more offensive and supportive capabilities."
"Yeah, his plant or nature manipulation is quite useful in trapping enemies or blocking exit points…. I'll talk to Azazel about it and when the time comes will you…?"
"I'll see by then, but if I probably will restore it all fully."
"I see… Thanks, Jin."
He puts his right hand up and balls it into a fist, I do the same and we fist bump.
"Ahh— Manly friendship, isn't it great, Valerie-chan?"
Reni trots over to me and hugs my free arm, everyone lets out a chuckle at her antics.
"I have Natsume, Shigune and Shuri left to visit. What will you guys do?"
"I'll stay here… I can help Sae-san a little bit."
"Mmm-mmm ~ Sae needs some more help~"
"I-I want to see more, so I'll stay here, Jin."
The three girls agreed to stay here and help Sae and I didn't mind that. Tobio looks at me in panic and puts his hands up…. Dude, why are you panicking? You're with Sae and haven't expressed any desire to start a harem.
We're also friends, I have trust in you, weirdo. I snort at him and begin to walk away.
"I'll see you guys in a bit then. I'll call you on the transceivers when I go visit Shuri."
I flash step away before hearing their replies.
…
I stood outside Shigune's room and those two were definitely here. I knock on the door and then go in. As I arrive inside, they stare at me a bit surprised.
"Jin? You're here?"
"Yeah, I came with Ingvild, Reni, and Valerie. I've been here for… I have no idea, probably a few hours. I finally got some time to visit you two."
Natsume smiled and got up, she comes over to me and hugs me. Shigune looked on… In jealously? Hmmm, she started to feel like that lately. I should… Do something about it. Natsume breaks the hug but I put my arms out waiting for Shigune to come.
Natsume snickers as we both look at her. Blushing— She gets up and hugs me too— A little tighter than Natsume's hug.
"So, care to tell me why the both of you are here for so long?"
Natsume grins at me and nods. Shigune looked mortified and tries to stop her from speaking… Instead of telling me— The two of them run around Shigune's bedroom.
"…"
What are these two doing? –Natsume suddenly came back to me and tried to whisper into my ear, panicking even more Shigune tries to stop her but Natsume grins and as Shigune was about to grab her she disappeared and I caught her instead.
"Plan successful! Shigune likes you, Jin. Now hug her."
"Natsume!!!!"
Well, I did hug her out of reflex. I sigh and karate chop Natsume on the head.
"Leave her to do things at her own pace, Natsume. Seeing as how you two are fine… I'll get going."
"Ahh!!— Wait, Jin!"
I let go of Shigune and turn around but I feel Natsume grab a hold of me— Stopping me in place.
"Hmm?"
"C-Can I live with y-you?"
[Tis' time, squire.]
Shut up… Well I guess it's time for someone new to move in. Natsume was staring at me expectantly.
"Sure, I can help you move, when do you want to?"
"Next week?"
I nod. Happy with my answer she pumps her fist as Shigune giggles at her.
"Oh right, Shigune too."
"E-Eh?! H-Huh?! W-Wait, Natsume….!"
Flustered, Shigune starts to panic and tries to stop Natsume, but… In the end, she is also moving in— Well, it'll be a new roommate-type situation again so it's nothing new.
"A-Anyway, I'll get going…"
I summon the communication feature on the rings and inform the girls that I would be going to Himejima's home. I wave to the two as they were still up to their usual antics.
…
"I guess I'm first then. Might as well go in."
I had arrived at their home and I was the only one there, Reni told me that they'll be with Sae for a little longer and so I should just go ahead of them. I walk up to the front entrance and press the doorbell.
After a few seconds, I could hear Shuri saying 'One second' and finally the door swung open.
"Hmm? Oh, Idiot son-in-law, you came to visit?"
I-Idiot son-in-law…?
"Yeah… I came by to Grigori to visit and I thought I might as well pay you a visit."
"I'm flattered, well come in then, what about the girls? Is Akeno with you?"
I enter their home and walk towards the living room while chatting with Shuri.
"Ingvild, Reni, and Valerie are with me, Akeno and Baraqiel are still in the Underworld training."
Shuri goes into the kitchen and prepares some tea, after a few minutes she comes back with tea and some snacks.
"Is that so? I hope he isn't too rough on Akeno… So, how's your harem so far?"
I didn't expect her to ask me about my harem of all things, is she finally opening up to it?
"It's… Okay? I mean Shigune and Natsume plan to move into my home in a week's time… Oh right, I also made an alliance with the Irish Gods."
Seeing her perk up about that I tell her of what had happened during the last few days there and that I'll be going to Kyoto and then Greece.
"A busy summer vacation ahead of you then…. Huuu, to think my son-in-law would be doing things like this. Instead of just enjoying your summer like normal youths!"
Well… Akeno and I are part of the supernatural, after all, stakes will keep getting higher for the overall world. I mean, I would love to do nothing and just be lazy but I can't exactly do that… Even if I send Antares or Lianne to those places— Or both, they'll still be reluctant.
Those two aren't too well known, they have been talked about since they did come as unknown bodyguards for me during the Peace Conference.
"How is Suzaku? Are you two getting along?"
"…We haven't seen each other since a few months ago, but yes, she's doing well. We do text each other from time to time."
"We do too, I heard that you'll be helping change the old Himejima clan's system? How do you intend to do that?"
Shuri was staring at me in interest as she was also exiled, the same with Akeno. I don't know how effective this will be— But I'm hoping it will go smoothly. First, visit Suzaku and see how the inner workings of the clan are.
How the older members and the ones who want to follow the old traditions are. After that I'll make contact with the Shinto Gods— More specifically Amaterasu, she's the Goddess of the Sun in their faction and I would assume is responsible for granting the Vermillion Bird to the Himejima clan.
I tell Shuri of my plan as I did to Suzaku all those months ago. In the end, she seemed fine with it.
"I see… That is certainly one way of going about it, but are you certain you'll have a good relationship with them?"
"I can try, it's not like all three factions trusted me right away. Azazel being Azazel he was pretty laid-back with it but was still weary. But he did put some trust in me, the same with the rest since I told them I was the Red Dragon Emperor and showed the [Boosted Gear]."
I am a glorified mercenary in a way after all. It will start off as a give-and-take relationship, if I form good friendships and comradery with those Gods, deities, and mythical beings, then it can go from a use and use relationship to a more friendly one.
That's how it was for the Devils and Fallen Angel at the start, the requests were also smaller in scale. Heaven was the exception— Well Michael and Gabriel were, but the rest were still a bit wary.
As of now I'm on good terms with the Three Great powers, the same with West Youkai Faction since I'm close to Yasaka and Kunou. I haven't been back to Asgard as of late, but I think Odin and his sons at least like me.
I'm yet to meet the rest, there's also Rossweisse's…. Upcoming dilemma involving Euclid Lucifuge, if he touches Grayfia or Rose, I'll castrate him.
The only useful thing I receive from them— Not all the time but it's still something, is the information. Most of it are things I already know so it's whatever, the money is insignificant. I can basically create money from nothing.
"I'll leave it to you then, Jin-kun."
"Right."
Open Close
"Excuse us~"
"Ah! Reni, Ingvild-chan, and the new Valerie, welcome, welcome."
The three girls joined us when they went through the door, Shuri immediately shooed me from the couch as I went to sit at the dining table. Reni and Ingvild introduced Valerie. She told Shuri about her life so far and what I did.
"Idiot son-in-law, are you trying to sweep young maidens off their feet to make them fall for you?"
"Er—"
Valerie stopped her before I could answer and told Shuri on what I said to her during the five-year training session.
"Huuu… I see, it can't be helped then, Valerie-chan. I was also resurrected by Jin, but I didn't fall for him… I don't think my husband or my daughter Akeno would be too thrilled by it. But I do think he's trying to replace me with Suzaku, that much is obvious…"
All four women stared at me with smug looks.
[Shit! We've been found out! Abort, abort!!!!]
{It was obvious from the start, you buffoon.}
[Uooooooo!!! If Amaterasu looks like Shuri, Akeno, or Suzaku…. It'll be like triple! Oh, partner! Have her transform and look like Shuri—]
Smack!
[Albion what the hell?!]
{Aren't you the one always saying 'NO NTR'?!}
Ignoring the two dragons and the stares of the girls, I quietly sipped the tea I had. I mean, I won't confirm or deny what Shuri just said…. Out loud. But yes, if Amaterasu somehow looks like the two of them… I mean it's a plus, right?
[Blondes and Himejima's, afterwards… The Crimson of Gremory. Is it a good thing that Sirzechs wasn't female in this timeline…?]
{….For once, I may agree with you, the possibilities could have been endless. Much the same with Kiba Yuuto and Gasper Vladi.}
Please stop, I can't take all the gender-bend, I'll also need to reject Kiba on that weird confession of his…
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"Come visit again, alright?"
We were outside the home as we had been there for around two more hours. We were going to go home now… The time there was normal, nothing too weird happened.
"Yes, we will, I'll bring Asia and Akeno next time."
"You better! I want both my daughter's here next time!"
You acted like Asia's parents once…. And now you're referring to her as your other daughter? Talk about fast, Shuri… We nod one last time before leaving Grigori.
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