Rise of the Crimson Sun

The last memory etched into Issei Hyoudou's soul was one of betrayal.

Cold, searing pain surged through his chest—not heartbreak, but something sharper, burning from within. A spear of divine light had pierced him clean through, his breath stolen mid-scream. His body collapsed in a forgotten alley, twitching… twitching… then still.

Above him, the girl he thought liked him—beautiful, shy Yumma Amano—smiled sweetly. The gentle mask cracked as black wings burst forth from her back, unfurling like the promise of death.

"You'd die for me… wouldn't you, Issei?"

His throat bobbed. "W-what?"

A cruel smirk curled her lips as the spear pulsed in her grip.

"Goodbye, Issei."

The name she spoke next was like venom in his dying ears.

"Raynare."

A fallen angel bathed in deceit and blood.

Then—darkness.

But it wasn't the end.

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Warmth.

That was the first thing he felt. Not the blistering agony of death, nor the cold emptiness of the void. No—this warmth was different. Deep, encompassing, as if the world cradled him and whispered Live.

Issei opened his eyes slowly. Above him, a soft golden glow shimmered across a crimson velvet ceiling. The scent of lavender drifted through the air, mingling with something warmer, something… alive. The sheets beneath him were impossibly soft, like clouds woven from silk.

And then, he heard it—gentle, rhythmic breathing.

Turning his head, his breath caught.

There, nestled beneath the sheets, was Rias Gremory. Her crimson hair spilled across the pillow like a river of blood and fire, and her skin was flawless, pale as moonlight. She looked so peaceful that it almost hurt to look at her.

"Am I… dreaming?" Issei whispered.

A metallic chime echoed in his skull.

[System Log: Supreme Task System Integration Initiated.]

[Welcome, Host: Issei Hyoudou. You are now bound to the Supreme Task System.]

The voice was mechanical, emotionless—yet something ancient stirred behind the words.

[You have been reincarnated as a Devil by Rias Gremory, your Master. You are now her Pawn.]

He bolted upright, clutching the blanket. His heart thundered.

"I'm… alive?"

[Affirmative. Your human body was destroyed. Your soul has been reforged in demonic energy. Welcome to your second life.]

His gaze drifted back to Rias. "She… saved me?"

[Correct. And with that salvation comes purpose. You are the host of the Supreme Task System. Your destiny has changed.]

Issei's breath trembled in his throat. Pain, death, rebirth. The girl beside him had somehow rewritten fate.

His hand brushed a scarlet lock from her cheek.

"Why me?" he whispered. "Why choose me?"

For a moment, silence.

Then the voice returned, deeper now. Ancient. As though the words themselves were older than stars.

[Because my creator chose you. The Outer God of Stories—the First Quill. His words forge worlds, birth legends, and twist fate. Every fiction you loved, every story you devoured… they are real to Him. And now, He writes you into His next myth.]

[Some of His creations walk your world now. You will meet them in time, Host. But for now, the page turns… and your saga begins.]

Issei shivered. His very bones seemed to hum with the weight of those words.

He hesitated… then asked, voice soft:

"System… can I tell anyone about you?"

[Only those you trust with your life, Host.] The tone was firm. [Revealing my existence to the unworthy could invite ruin. Choose carefully.]

He nodded slowly. "Got it."

A new chime sounded.

[Initiating Starter Tasks. Completion is required for basic rewards.]

Golden text appeared before him, shimmering like ink on celestial parchment:

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Supreme Task System 

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Starter Task 1:

Initiate Physical Contact with Rias Gremory

Objective: Fondle her breasts while gripping her buttocks.

Time Limit: 10 Minutes

Reward: Sunshine — Unique Solar-Powered Ability

Bonus: +20 Affection — Rias Gremory

Starter Task 2:

Escort Rias to Kuoh Academy

Reward: True Dragon Bloodline – Awaken Primordial Heritage

Starter Task 3:

Delete Half of Your Porn Collection

Reward: +10 Charisma, +5 Overall Sex Appeal

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Issei stared.

"This is insane," he muttered.

[Failure to comply will result in forfeiting rewards. Will you remain powerless… or rise and conquer?]

Raynare's cruel smile flashed in his mind. The spear. His helplessness. His blood pooled beneath him like discarded ink.

No. Not again.

"I'll do it," he whispered. "I'll trust you—just this once."

His hand slipped beneath the sheets, resting against Rias's hip. The warmth of her skin sent a jolt through him. Gulping, he cupped the curve of her backside.

A flicker of gold danced in his palm, unnoticed… until her eyes snapped open, locking onto him like a predator finding prey.

She murmured in her sleep.

His other hand slid beneath her nightgown, fingers brushing the soft swell of her breast. Smooth, warm, and perfect in his palm. He hesitated… then suckled gently at the soft peak.

A quiet gasp escaped her.

"Mmm…"

Emboldened, he moved to her other breast. Her breathing hitched. She arched slightly.

Her eyes opened fully—brilliant sapphire, half-lidded, shimmering.

"Oh my," she purred. "What do we have here? Such a bold Pawn I've resurrected."

Issei froze mid-suckle.

"I—I can explain—!"

A finger pressed to his lips.

"Hush," she smirked. "You're mine now. If you wanted to play… all you had to do was ask."

[Task 1 Complete. Reward Distributed.]

[Congratulations. You have unlocked: Sunshine – Solar-Powered Ability.]

[Affection from Rias Gremory increased by 20.]

A radiant warmth bloomed within him. Not pain—but power.

Golden embers danced along his veins. His skin glowed faintly. Strength swelled inside him like a tidal wave. The sensation was intoxicating.

"What… is this?"

[A unique power tied to your soul. Sunshine grants miniature suns, launches sun-based attacks, and manipulates concentrated solar energy for both offense and defense. Sunshine deals increased damage to creatures of the night—devils, vampires, fallen angels, and other nocturnal entities. At night, your power diminishes—but you retain an affinity to absorb sunlight constantly, like a Kryptonian, increasing your baseline abilities even in darkness.]

Somewhere in the crimson gauntlet resting near the bed, a dormant power stirred, sensing its host's evolution.

Rias leaned closer, eyes gleaming. "You're glowing," she whispered. "And this magic… it's divine."

"I… think I need to explain on the way to school."

She laughed—a low, sensual sound. Stretching, the sheets slipped further, revealing curves like forbidden treasure.

"I think I'll enjoy this new you," she teased. "Let's walk together. I want to see what else you're hiding."

[Task 2: In Progress]

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Later That Morning – On the Way to Kuoh Academy

The sun crested the horizon, casting gold across the quiet streets. Issei walked beside Rias, both their steps slow and measured.

"So," Rias asked, "do you feel different?"

"Stronger," he admitted. "Confident. Like I could punch a god and make him apologize."

She laughed. "That sounds like my kind of Pawn."

"Rias… what does it mean to be a Devil?"

She looked thoughtful. "We're born from contracts, power, and bloodlines. You serve me, yes, but you're your own being now. And your power… it doesn't feel entirely devilish."

"It's the Sunshine ability," Issei replied. "The system said it's from some warrior named Escanor."

Her eyes widened. "The Lion Sin? From Britannia's myths?"

"Yeah. But it's more than that now. It's… me. I can feel it. The sun feeds me. Makes me stronger. It's like I'm constantly absorbing sunlight, even in the dark."

Her expression darkened with intrigue. "You're not just evolving, Issei… you're rewriting the rules."

He grinned at the rising sun.

"I think that's the point."

At the school gate of Kuoh Academy

Rias Gremory, the crimson heiress of House Gremory, moved like living nobility. Her vermillion hair streamed behind her, catching the light like a blood-soaked banner. Every flicker of sunlight seemed to worship her. Her uniform? Immaculate. Every step a calculated promise.

Beside her walked Issei Hyoudou.

No longer the bumbling, perverted boy with a permanent nosebleed. Something had shifted. The observant would notice it—the square of his shoulders, the subtle confidence in his gait, the gleam in his eyes that spoke not of teenage lust, but something far older, far fiercer.

Across the courtyard, Akeno's brow lifted. A spark danced at her fingertips. "Hmm… interesting."

Yet, the whispers still followed.

"Did she hit her head?"

"What is he, enchanted?"

"There's no way she's with him…"

He heard it all. And he smiled.

"If they only knew what happened this morning…"

His mind drifted—silk sheets, warmth, the scent of Rias' hair against his skin. Her breath on his neck. The way she whispered his name like it meant something sacred.

"Remember to come by the Occult Research Club after school, okay?" Rias said, her voice soft, a promise beneath the words.

He blinked, dragged back to the present. "Yeah. I'll be there."

She smiled—sultry, knowing—and vanished into the crowd like a goddess into mist, leaving only her scent and heat behind.

And then—

[Notification: Task 2 Complete. Reward Granted.]

[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked: True Dragon Bloodline.]

[Warning: Host evolution imminent. Pain threshold will be extreme. Retreat to a secluded location.]