Chương 13: Chapter 13: Aftermath and A New Devil
Within five minutes, I was back at the old school building. I exited my phantom form and walked to the clubroom. I could hear talking going on and opened the door.
Everyone looked my way. Yuuto was already healed and gave me a warm smile.
"Sup." I greeted and earned a wave from Koneko.
"Dude I thought you guys got into a fight? How come you're the only one without injuries? Did you give them all the hard work while you slacked off!?" Issei asked in comical outrage.
"No. My fight was just a bit uninteresting." I shrugged. "Though you'll never have to worry about that bitch that killed you anymore."
Issei looked at me in realization before a gloomy expression dominated his features.
"Y-Yuuma-chan is dead?" He asked in a whisper.
"Yeah. She is. You know as well as I that it had to be done." I declared adamantly.
He hesitantly nodded, but the sad look never left his face. Asia seemed to notice his crestfallen mood and hugged him tightly which did bring a small smile to his face.
"I wish there could have been another way. As horrible as Lady Raynare treated me, I wouldn't have wished death upon her." Asia said solemnly.
Raynare? Guess that must have been her real name. Doesn't matter now. Though, I don't think that I should tell them how she died. If they're this sad about it, then how will they feel when they learn that she was eaten alive. Nope that secret is going with me to the grave.
'[Or should you say, its going with you to the land of souls?]' Ddraig asked in amusement.
'Shitty pun. Shitty dragon.'
'[I have stayed silent all day. I simply wished to converse with my partner.]
I sighed at the sincerity in his tone. 'Alright I'll speak to you plenty when I get home.'
The dragon seemed satisfied and cut the link. Was I growing on him more than I realized? Regardless, this couldn't be a bad thing.
"So what happened while we were gone?" Yuuto asked the three who had stayed.
"...The Church is evil. Poor Asia." Koneko said as she paused her munching and turned to Yuuto.
"Asia had it rough, I'm sure she'll tell you all whenever she's ready." Issei said seriously. I noticed Asia seemed to hold him tighter as he spoke.
"Right. Don't force yourself." Yuuto said with a smile.
Rias sat down in her seat. She still had the bruises on her body much like Akeno, but they didn't seem to bother either of them.
"Right. The fallen in our territory have been rightfully dealt with. I plan on speaking to Sona about our next course of action. Whether that be to handle whatever may be brewing in our territory by ourselves, or get our elder siblings involved." Rias explained with an annoyed face.
I could see just by her expression that if she was planning on getting her siblings involved, the paper work would be a bitch.
"Elder siblings?" Issei asked.
"Buchou is the younger sister of the current Devil King Lucifer. While Lady Sona is the younger sister of the current Devil King Leviathan." Yuuto explained.
"WHAT! DEVIL KINGS!? AS IN THE RULERS OF HELL!?" Issei exclaimed in shock.
"The very same." I nodded. They looked at me as if surprised that I knew. "Ddraig and I talk quite a bit."
They accepted my answer and Rias refocused on texting Sona. I decided to sit down and think about all that occurred today.
Kill a crazy priest? Check. Meet with evil crows? Check. Punish my friend's killer? Check. Wife up Akeno…That still needs to be worked on. I turned my attention to her and she was already looking in my direction. Although her expression was saddened as she looked at me.
What the fuck happened? I was about to ask her why she looks so upset but Issei's words cut me off.
"Is there any way I can get stronger?" Issei's words gained the attention of the whole clubroom. "I feel so weak. While you guys were out fighting, I was here hoping you guys would make it back okay. I don't want to be that guy anymore. I want to be the guy that guarantees your safe return!"
The words of my best friend left everyone stunned, and I could see they gained a new respect for my fellow pervert. Even Koneko-chan!
"I do not know much about your sacred gear. There isn't much information on [Innovate Clear] because the previous hosts like to keep to themselves or live in their own created dimension." Rias admitted with a bit of frustration. "Perhaps the Red Dragon Emperor knows something?"
They all turned to me, or more specifically my left hand.
"[Innovate Clear] runs on the users magic reserves, and imagination. I have never seen a devil with the power, but a devil would be the ideal host for this specific gear. Devils are naturally known for using their demonic power through their imagination. The best way to increase your reserves, Hyoudou Issei, is to increase your demonic power.] Ddraig explained as his gear appeared on my left hand.
"The dragon has spoken." I said in a mocking voice which earned a chuckle from Issei.
"If it's that simple, Akeno, or I could easily help you with that Issei." Rias admitted with a smile.
"Really!? Thank you so much, Buchou!" Issei cheered as he threw his fist into the air. Asia looked at him with a smile before seemingly going into thought. I watched the sudden shift in her expression in curiosity. Then she gained a look of determination in her eyes.
"Gremory-san?" Asia asked. Rias turned her attention to the blonde nun.
"Yes, what is it, Asia-san."
"I've spent so long without anyone to call a friend. I've waited and waited and no one would ever accept me. Tonight was different. Tonight I met Issei-san again, and he showed me that I can truly make friends. Even Koneko-san offered her friendship to someone as undeserving as myself. Even if I don't deserve this…I want to stay with Issei-san and Koneko-san forever. I want to wake up and know I'll see their faces everyday. So please. Please make me a devil! I promise I'll serve you to the best of my ability!" Asia declared as her forehead kissed the ground.
"Asia-chan." Issei said softly.
"...Asia." Koneko looked shocked by the nun's display.
I…wasn't expecting this. Not at all.
Rias quickly panicked and helped Asia up to her feet.
"You don't need to beg Asia-san. I had already planned on inviting you to my peerage. Your sacred gear has proven to be quite useful, and I believe you'd make a great addition." Rias explained with a warm smile as she brought Asia into a tight embrace.
"Gremory-san…Thank you! Thank you so much!" Asia cried. Tears ran down her face as she began sobbing into Rias' bosom.
Everyone adopted warm smiles at the beautiful display we all bore witness to. I could even see Akeno wipe some tears out of her eyes and Yuuto blow his nose. Issei wasn't even controlling the waterworks that were coming from his eyes. I could tell he wanted to join the hug so badly but one glare from Koneko ended that dream.
Rias finally broke the hug and wiped the tears from Asia's eyes using her soft hands.
"Asia, will you dedicate your life to serve my name and the name of my family for the rest of eternity?" Rias asked.
Asia nodded with puffy red eyes. "Yes! It would be my honor."
Rias walked over to her desk and pulled out a bishop chess piece and walked back to the nun.
"Then you will rise again. Asia. From this day forward you will be my second bishop and live your life for me." Rias pushed the bishop piece into Asia's chest. The piece slowly sunk into her skin and disappeared from sight. There was a flash of light then nothing. "Congratulations, Asia. You are a devil."
"""Congratulations.""" Akeno, Yuuto, and Koneko all cheered.
I won't lie, the entire thing did bring a tear to my eye, but if anyone asked me I'd doubt it and probably fight them for such an accusation.
Asia beamed in joy and quickly threw herself into Issei's embrace.
"You hear that Issei-san!? Now we can be together forever!?" Asia said with a happy smile and a small blush.
"I look forward to it, Asia-chan." Issei replied with a warm smile of his own.
Suddenly I remembered something Rias said.
"Buchou, you said that Asia was your second bishop right?" I asked and earned a nod from Rias. "Then who's the first. If I'm not mistaken, Akeno-senpai is your queen, Koneko-chan is your rook, and Yuuto is your knight. Where's the bishop?"
"My first bishop is a dhampir named Gasper Vladi. He's a rather shy and timid boy. The reason he isn't with us is because he possesses a sacred gear called [Forbidden Balor View]. It allows the user to stop time for a short while. The problem is he doesn't have great control of it and ends up using it unconsciously at random times. So my elder brother ordered me to keep him sealed away."
A gear that allows the user to stop time? That seems really useful! If he learns to control that power, there should be no one he can't beat, myself included.
"I understand. Thank you, Buchou."
She gave me a warm smile and opened her mouth to say something, but she was interrupted by the buzz of her phone. Akeno got it for her.
"It's Sona. She wishes to meet with us in the student council office."
Rias sighed. "Right, then let's go, Akeno. Everyone else, you're free to go home for the night while we handle this."
""Yes, Buchou!"" Everyone exclaimed.
Rias and Akeno teleported out of the room leaving just us members of the club and Asia.
"Everyone ready?" I asked and everyone got up from their seats and followed me out of the room.
We all walked to Koneko and Yuuto's house first. Apparently they lived together. It was actually the building next to Rias' house. When we got there, Yuuto gave me a handshake and Koneko grabbed Asia's hand
"...I won't let you stay with those perverts." Koneko glared at Issei and myself.
"Understandable, have a good night, Koneko-chan, Asia-san." I chuckled as I turned and walked away. Issei also gave his goodbyes before running to catch up to me. We arrived at my house next and Issei and I exchanged goodbyes before I went inside.
Opening the door I was greeted with the haunting sight of my mom tied to a chair. More specifically my chair! She had a gag in her mouth and was being relentlessly teased by my father.
"What's up kid." Anubis greeted without taking his attention off of his wife.
"I'm gonna stay at Issei's tonight." I said as I backpedaled back to the door and walked out.
I ran and caught up to Issei.
"Kinky shit again?" He asked.
"47th kinkiest shit I've seen from them. Can I crash with you?"
"Of course. Just don't touch any of my sheets." He said with a nervous laugh.
"As If I would make that mistake again." I shuddered at the memory.
We arrived at the house and were greeted by Issei's dad, Hyoudou Gorou, and his mother Hyoudou Miki.
"Hello Ise…Ara, Isamu-kun is here as well? It's been so long, and you've grown so much since we've last seen you. To think you would grow up as strong as your father." Miki said with a nostalgic smile.
"Yes it has been some time, Aunty Miki. Last summer if I remember correctly. You still look as beautiful as ever." I said with a sly smile.
"Ara, you've grown to be quite the charmer as well. You really are just like Omari." She said with a small blush.
"Isamu-kun, stop with your smooth words, you're stealing my wife here." Gorou teased.
Poor ignorant fool.
I looked over at Issei who facepalmed. Ever since Issei had shown interest in my mom, I would respond by directly flirting with his mom. The difference between Issei and I is that if I really wanted to, I could cuck his whole family. But this is my best friend, I'd never do that.
"Sorry Uncle Gorou. I can't help but be honest. You truly are a lucky man."
"That I am, so what brings you here Isamu-kun?" Gorou asked in amusement.
"My parents are…"
"Say no more. You're welcome to stay here for as long as you need." Miki cut me off, instantly understanding my dilemma. Our parents are best friends after all.
"Thank you, Aunty Miki. I'll do just that." I said as I made my way upstairs and to Issei's room.
Issei followed me to his room and hopped into the shower. After he was done, I took my turn in the shower. When I returned, Issei had laid out a futon for me to sleep on which I instantly jumped on. I was just about ready to start my talk with Ddraig when Issei said something.
"What do you think of Asia-chan?" He asked as lied on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. His hair shadowed his face.
"She seems nice. Real innocent and all that. Why?" I replied.
"Just curious…Do you think…I have a chance?" He sat up and looked down at me. I could see the desperation in his eyes.
"Have a chance? Dude I think she's already head over heels for you. Don't know what you did, but whatever you did, it worked." I chuckled as his face lit up.
"Y-You sure. Put it on something!" He dropped off of his bed and started to shake me.
"I put it on Akeno-senpai's glorious titties."
He looked surprised. I had put it on the biggest breasts both of us have ever seen after all. No way I would lie on those.
"Wow." He whispered. Though I could still see a bit of uncertainty and pain in his eyes.
"You have to let her go. She was faking, and now she's dead. Don't let her memory plague your heart. Remember, I can feel emotions and feelings from people. I'll always let you know if someone is faking." I said with a grin.
Issei pondered on my words for a moment before gaining a small smile.
"Thanks man."
He held out his hand for a fist bump and I obliged. Then he hopped on his bed and laid back down. A few minutes of quiet and I could hear his light breathing, signifying his unconsciousness.
'So, what do you want to talk about?' I asked the dragon inside of my hand.
'[The future. What are your plans?]' He answered with a serious tone.
I smirked as I gazed at the ceiling. 'We should do this talk face to face. Pull me in.'
'[As you wish.]'
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