Chapter 34: Visitations

Chapter 34: VisitationsHey, hey, hey! Guess what - that's right! It is I, with a new chapter!

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It was early in the morning when Issei found himself waking up a couple hours before dawn.

Gurgling on salt water, Issei spat out at the sink as he wiped his mouth.

Today was Parent's Day honestly, Issei was not sure how to feel about it. The previous Parent's Day, his dad managed to come, and it was quite amusing how they reacted to his father's shiny head.

Now it was Genos he was not sure, but he could see some girls swooning over his handsome looks despite his age.

He walked out of the bathroom.

Tsubasa was standing outside in his way.

"What's up?" He could tell that it was her 'serious talk' face.

"...We need to talk."

"Ah." Issei nodded, "...Lead the way."

Tsubasa led Issei into her room. He closed the door behind them and locked it.

"Where should we start?" Issei asked.

Tsubasa sat on her bed, "You should take a seat too."

Issei complied and took a chair next to the bed. The two then fell into silence.

"...How's Irina?" Tsubasa began.

"Well. She's recovering, though far from 'recovered'." Issei replied before he went silent for a few seconds, then he spoke again, "...Look, Tsubasa. What happened the other night-"

"Shh."

Tsubasa shushed Issei with her hand - her expression was calmed, even there was a small smile on her face, which only made Issei more worried.

Tsubasa then sighed, before looking at Issei, shifting her body so she was using her arms to prop herself on her bed, "Look, Ise. I get what Irina's been through, and perhaps I'm not that angry with you for doing what you gotta do at that time."

Issei blinked, "...You're not?"

Tsubasa only nodded, "I'm surprised myself, to be honest - maybe the fact that I'm a devil now makes me more receptive to sins and stuff. But anyway, I'm more worried about Irina - did you see her reaction when you're about to room with Lord Lucifer?"

Issei scowled, "Yeah I didn't expect to see her react like that."

The two fell into another silence, until Tsubasa spoke again, "Y'know, that morning, I actually saw your mother giving her morning pills."

Issei blinked, before his face blushed at the inclination, "...Ah. Crap. Damn, that was careless of me."

"No shit. You could've knocked another girl up before you even popped your girlfriend's own cherry."

Issei gave an apologetic smile, "...Sorry."

"Still, though. Maybe that part of you is exactly why I'm in love with you."

Issei could not say anything as he kept staring at his girlfriend, who sighed again.

"Anyway, are you really going to England with her?"

"I have to, or Irina won't get better." Issei nodded.

Tsubasa then plopped back on her bed, "Bummer, I was planning to bring you along to the Underworld in this summer break."

Issei blinked, "...What?"

"You know, Underworld? The place where devils and fallen angels reside? To tell you the truth, that place is nothing like what the Bible depicted with fire, brimstone and worms."

"No, no, I get the Underworld part." Issei interjected, "I'm more asking, why?"

"Oh, Sona and Rias will go back to the Underworld during the long holidays. This time, we are planning to have a summer camp training montage - since they both are about to begin their debut in Rating Games."

"I see Do you think video-chat or phone calls can reach through dimensions?" Issei asked.

Tsubasa found herself smiling in amusement, "I don't know, to be honest. Though it does sound nice." She then lightly shook her head, "Anyway, worse comes to worst, we won't see each other for a month or two."

Issei hummed. "Tell you what, I'll see if I can catch up to you in the Underworld once I cure Irina."

Tsubasa blinked, before a smile crept up to her lips.

"Going after me to the depths of the Underworld? My, my, never pegged you to be that romantic." She said with a light blush on her cheeks.

"I seek to impress." Issei shrugged, eliciting a giggle from Tsubasa before he spoke again, "So.. Are we good?"

"I suppose we are. Just don't forget I'm an understanding, awesome enough of a girlfriend to let her boyfriend cheat with a traumatized girl."

"Hey, you joined the dark side. You're not supposed to be chaste with monogamy." Issei lightly joked as they giggled.

Tsubasa sighed, "A dragon, a devil, and. A mentally-scarred exorcist? That makes a strange, if not disturbing threesome."

Issei snorted, "Yeah, sure. Say, it's only some time before we gotta wake up, anyway. So..." He gave a knowing look.

Tsubasa looked before her face gained a deeper blush, "Um Well. I guess I don't mind, we have enough time for a round or two, I guess."

Issei stilled, not expecting such a bashful reaction from the girl in front of him, as she fidgeted around, playing with some strands of her hair.

"...Turn around."

Issei blinked at Tsubasa's sudden request. "...What?"

"Just turn around!"

"Okay!" Issei then turned until his back was facing her.

Nearly a minute later, the lights in the room became dimmer and Tsubasa finally spoke, "...You can look now."

When Issei did look, he froze - while the room became darker, he could still clearly see his girlfriend in her birthday suit. She was sitting on the bed, covering her breasts with one arm. Her expression was calm, yet flustered and there was a hint of resolve in her eyes.

"This is Actually this is my first time, so be gentle, okay?" Tsubasa asked while looking away shyly.

"Errr" Issei was not sure what he should do and say next, as things had taken a very awkward turn. Eventually, he rubbed his palms together and decided to speak the truth, "I, um, was actually asking if you're up for some you know, training, sparring?"

When Tsubasa regarded him with a confused look, Issei quickly followed suit, "I-I mean, I mean, we can have sex, if you want to! It's just, I thought the atmosphere isn't quite right yet? So. Yeah? We can do that if you still want this?"

Tsubasa's face then flustered, blushing into various shades of red out of sheer embarrassment, before she covered herself in blankets and screamed into her pillow.

Seeing his girlfriend bundled up for a few seconds later, Issei then braved himself to ask, "...Tsu? You okay there?"

In return, Tsubasa bolted up from her bed, her teary eyes were glaring at her boyfriend.

"IDIOT!"

That morning, Issei's body was launched through the window of Tsubasa's bedroom, falling to the yard below.

Tsubasa ended up going ahead to school before the others, all while refusing to look Issei in the eyes.

The boy and the others were on their way to school, with two new additions.

"So You're not breaking up with Tsubasa?" Xenovia asked while clad in her newly-issued Kuoh Academy uniform.

"For the last time, we're not. Can we stop talking about this?" Issei pleaded. "We have an understanding. Besides, she is a Devil. She is not expected to be monogamous."

"So you're saying there's a chance for us?" Akeno chimed in with a smile.

"R-Really?" Asia meeped with hope.

"Um. Maybe?" Issei was honestly caught off-guard with those questions.

"You better not regret those words when the time comes, Issei." Rias winked.

"I can still make this work" Ravel whispered to herself, resolve in her eyes despite her cheeks were dusted pink.

"...I won't lose." Koneko simply said while scooting herself closer to Issei.

Xenovia glanced at Irina - the girl was pouting at Issei while hugging his arms next to him, yet she opted not to say anything.

Xenovia wondered though her thoughts were interrupted when Yuuto joined them.

Then their morning walk was interrupted even more when Issei noticed a figure standing by the school gate. He stood out from the rest of the teenagers in high-school uniform, not only due to his clothes, but his stark silver hair and piercing hazel eyes.

What really caught the group off-guard was the power leaking off his body as the stranger was smirking towards them.

Issei, however, simply sighed as he gently pried Irina off him before stepping forward.

"Morning!" Issei waved.

"...Rival."

Issei snorted while smiling and shaking his head in amusement, "Dude, I get that we are destined to fight and all, but just accept it man, we're homies."

Vali's smirk dropped, "Don't say homies."

"Fine, buddies, then." Issei shrugged, "...How long have you been standing there?"

It took a second for Vali to reply with a shrug, "...Not long."

"Ise? Who is this person?" Rias decided to interfere, standing next to him while eyeing the silver-haired teen.

"This, Rias, is the Chuuni from the other night - The White Dragon Emperor." Issei introduced.

Vali scowled in bemusement, "Will you stop calling me that?"

"Then will you stop acting like an edge-lord when you are in front of strangers? Seriously, man. You're scaring people off at this rate."

"Why would I? I'm not here to cause trouble." Vali defended.

"Sorry to say this, but my friends are kind of sensitive to your show-off power aura." Issei retorted. "Why are you here, anyway?"

Vali exhaled, "Simple. I wanted to see the school you visit daily."

"Well, what do you think then?" Issei then narrowed his eyes, "...And, did you really come and stand from early morning, just to have a look at my school?"

Vali remained silent.

Issei then gave a flat look. "...Really?"

However, before the talk could have gone further, another voice was heard.

"Vali? Is that you?"

Everyone turned to see Haruka had arrived with Genos in tow. The two adults were wearing formal suits for Parent-day.

"Hey, mom! Guess what?! This guy's been waiting for me since morning!" Issei jabbed his finger at Vali, who was frowning in return.

"D'aaww, aren't you sweet, wanting to see Issei off to school?"

Everyone did witness the casual conversation that Issei and Haruka could hold with the former's supposed rival - the White Dragon Emperor, but they were completely caught off-guard when the woman approached and pulled Vali into a hug, pinching his cheeks even, smothering him in the process.

"Auntie, stop. Not in front of the others." Vali tried to keep the woman off him while struggling to keep his composure.

Everyone could only stare speechlessly, having trouble picturing the teenager as the armored warrior they saw the other night.

"Of course, honey. Whatever you say." Haruka said with a patronizing tone, "Oh, I know! Why don't you join us? We can vouch for you as Ise's cousin!"

""Eh?""

Issei and Vali uttered while the others blinked owlishly.

"No, no, you don't have to."

"Yeah, I don't think that's a good idea, mom."

The two dragon emperors simultaneously rejected Haruka's proposal.

"I believe there is merit in Haruka's idea." Genos stepped in. "Vali, this endeavour can improve your social life, which you are severely lacking."

"I have a social life." Vali denied with a slightly offended look.

"Your interactions so far are only with selective members of Grigori, and your newly-formed team. My data doesn't recognize those as a social life." Genos retorted. "You are an important element for my nephew's growth, so I have an obligation to oversee your growth as well."

"...Et tu, Genos?"

Eventually, Issei simply placed his hand on Vali's shoulder.

"Give it up. Once Uncle sets his mind on something, just give up. Unless you want to have a cat-and-mouse game with Uncle, Black and Rover combined."

"I don't need to integrate into the norms of society." Vali objected.

"Says the one still acting like an edgelord at your age. Come on, man, just give it a chance. At least you'll get to see what school life is about in person." Issei gave Vali one more pat on his shoulder, ignoring the frowning glare the teen lased at him.

"OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

The boys cheered in an astounding chorus at the sight of the two transfer students the moment class was in session.

While the boys were drowned in their excitement, Issei sneaked a glance behind him - where the parents of the students were all watching.

Vali - who ended up joining as Issei's cousin from overseas, looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here, his eyes absent-mindedly wandering around the room.

Haruka was beaming, waving at her son while mouthing off words of encouragement.

Genos, with his ever-stoic look, was dutifully recording the whole thing with his hand-camera. To avoid unwanted attention, Genos had equipped himself with an optical camouflage; a cloaking device that created holograms enveloping his body to appear as a normal human.

Still, Issei felt that his uncle's eyes were boring him, which made him rather nervous.

On a related note, Toji Shidou was also among the group of parents. The man nearly came in late - turns out the hotel where he was staying was further to school than expected, and the man had been caught by the rush hour.

"I-I'm Irina Shidou. Nice to meet you all." The chestnut-colored twintail weakly waved.

"...Xenovia Quarta. I'll be in your care." The bluenette in the schoolgirl uniform curtly bowed.

The boys cheered even louder.

"Yes, yes, Irina, Xenovia, please pick your seats so we can begin our lesson for today." The teacher urged.

Irina immediately chose an empty seat next to Issei.

Xenovia sat behind Irina mostly to keep an eye on her as the lessons started.

After a few hours passed, when it was break time, Matsuda and Motahama jumped from the seats along with Kiryu as they dashed towards them with dust in their wake.

"Yooooooo! I'm Motoham-Abuwefjio!?"

However, when Motohama tried to introduce himself, his face met with Irina's sudden straight fist as he tumbled across the floor.

Everyone looked startled at the spectacle - some shocked while some others were impressed. The majority of the parents looked shocked at the sight of the new girl punching the daylights out of her classmate out of the blue.

Issei stared at Irina as if she was a different person at the moment. Irina yipped when she broke out of her reflexive haze.

"I-I'm so sorry! Um, you startled me!" Irina apologized with a horrified look on her face.

"...Eh." Kiryu shrugged with a smirk. "No worries. Those guys get hit by the girls all the time. Good choice. You have good instincts." The perverted girl flashed a thumbs-up at Irina.

"...R-really?" Irina asked.

"Really." Murayama of the Kendo Duo nodded. "You are a great girl to recognize a hopeless pervert."

"You should've continued by stomping on him, but he might get off on it." Katase nodded with great enthusiasm.

Irina was a bit speechless at their reaction as she stared at the twitching, smiling Motohama.

"Um okay"

On the other hand, Issei, Asia, and Xenovia exchanged uncertain glances between themselves, before they turned to regard Toji, who simply nodded at them. Issei then turned to regard Irina, who was now swarmed by her classmates - asking her questions with innocent intentions. The look on Irina's face was as if she wanted to leave immediately.

Issei's concern was not unfounded when eventually, Irina excused herself and walked out of the classroom rather too quickly. He gave chase with Asia, Xenovia and their parents in tow to find Irina making her way inside the girl's restroom.

Since Issei could not enter - Asia, Xenovia and Haruka peered through the door, they found Irina puking her guts out into one of the toilets.

"Ms. Irina?" Asia quickly went to tend to her, followed by Xenovia holding up Irina's hair.

"Easy, easy does it" Xenovia soothed as Asia rubbed Irina's back. "How are you feeling?"

"I I'm sorry." Irina said with shame in her tone, "T-there's - there's just so many people, I." She then hugged herself - the image of many faces leering, sneering and leering at her suddenly resurfaced in her mind, followed with phantom sensation throughout her skin, as if there were hands feeling her up.

"Irina, honey" Haruka then stepped in. "We will take you and your father home and call in sick, okay?"

"N-no!" Irina vehemently objected, "No I'm okay now, auntie. Don't worry I can do this. I need to do this. For Ise, for everyone."

Haruka stared at the girl before she turned to Xenovia and Asia, who nodded at her. Haruka then relented and stepped out of the restroom.

"...How bad is it?" Issei asked his mom.

"It seems we have underestimated things but she is a strong girl. I am worried she might break herself for our sake," Haruka frowned.

Issei ran his hand through his hair as he clicked his tongue. He really wanted to punch Valper to death right now He was envious that the other guy offed him first.

However, his attention perked when he heard a commotion down the hall.

Issei turned to see someone that really, really stood out.

The students of Kuoh stared at the approaching figure.

It just entered their open front gates with brazen, someone that they were sure was some macho cosplaying as something like a buff, adult version of a silver teletubby from the American shows.

The girls stared at him. His excessive masculinity, his perfect bodybuilder muscles of silver practically gleamed in holy light, most of them swooning over the figure with blushes on every cheek. Some of the mothers were also victimized by his perfect figure.

As for the boys, they felt emasculated, feeling lacking for the first time since they entered Kuoh as the stranger continued walking into the school uninterrupted.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Ruruko, with her parents, dropped her jaw when he saw something that looked a little bit like Black walking into the school hall.

"Um Wow." Ruroko's mother said as the masculine silver man walked past them.

She was not the only one as some of the other boys and girls dropped their jaws at the unexpected stranger walking into their school uninterrupted.

Eventually, one of the teachers caught notice of the stranger, completely surprised to see someone of his stature in the halls.

"U-Um" A female teacher walked up to the stranger, stammering when she stood in his way, looking up at the taller figure.

"C-C-Can I help you?" She asked, trying her best not to sound intimidated and charmed.

The silver figure looked down - his eyes appraising the human before him. Eventually, he knelt down, so he could speak on more eye-level.

"...I am looking for one Yuuto Kiba. May I know where he is?"

The woman blushed - some tall, muscular gentleman actually bothered to lower himself so she could speak more with a more comfortable height. And his voice, it sounded like angels blessed his words to make every woman feel secure and safe.

"I-I-M-Mr. Kiba's class is just down the hall, the second door on your right." The teacher managed to squeak out. Her legs were trembling, threatening to collapse from overexcitement.

"...Thank you."

He nodded with a brief, charming smile and He walked past the teacher, leaving her blushing roses. The teacher kept staring at his retreating back - his ass in particular.

During break, Yuuto was about to enter Issei's classroom until he heard the commotion.

"Is that oh my God. Look at his muscles."

"He is buff."

"Too buff."

"What's with the costume?"

"Is he a weirdo?"

"He is flexing on us with those muscles."

"He's so manly"

"He's so hot."

"Whose dad is this? I mean, wow talk about a first impression."

"...Black?" Yuuto heard Saji uttering a name he did not expect to hear.

Yuuto turned towards the commotion until his eyes landed upon the glowing silver beacon. His jaw dropped metaphorically to the floor.

He recognized the antenna poking up his head, but his shape and face it threw him off guard, a completely jacked version of Black seemingly on steroids and protein like nothing he witnessed. He remained there with that stupid expression until the super macho stood in front of him.

"Hello, pretty boy." The stranger called out.

"...Are we looking at a yaoi scenario?" One of the girls asked, her face blushing harder by the minute.

"...Black?"

"Silver. Holy Silver." The man introduced himself.

Yuuto suddenly felt very uncomfortable in his presence when his form seemingly glowed a little.

"W-What are you doing here? Does Issei know you're here?" Yuuto looked up he felt a little small in front of all that muscled testosterone.

"I have come to collect a debt." Silver grinned at the smaller man.

"...Excuse me?" Yuuto asked.

What debt? He did not remember anything like that.

"Do you not remember the terms of the loan you borrowed? Wrack that small head of yours to recall the agreement you made with one of the others. Like a legendary sword in a sheathe?"

"...Oh." Yuuto widened his eyes.

He remembered.

Muramasa

The sword was on loan and Yuuto promised to give Black Holy Swords in return for lending him power.

"...I I thought you gave it to me out of friendship." Yuuto let out a weak smile.

"Hahahaha. Oh, how you underestimate me. So, where is it?" Silver demanded.

Yuuto started to sweat profusely.

"W-Where is what?"

"My payment. You owe me the value of a sacred artifact. And you somehow enhanced the value of said artifact, so your debt increased. And that does not include the cost of six holy swords you failed to deliver per our agreement in your silly vendetta."

Yuuto shrunk back, now feeling oppressed.

The students, albeit reluctant, complied as they did not dare to oppose Saji's authority. When Saji was addressing the magical-girl, another party made themselves known.

"Ah, so here you are, Rias." Zeoticus addressed his daughter.

"Father." Rias greeted back, as she found her father had come along with her brother, who had arrived at the scene with Haruka and Genos in tow.

"We ran into Issei's family on the way here." Sirzechs explained, then his eyes landed on the Magical Girl, who finally noticed their presence.

Issei, on the other hand, finally recognized the magical girl when she waved at them.

"Aaahh!" He pointed at her. "YOU!"

Issei finally recognized her.

Childlike body, cute heart-melting face that was like Irina's, big breasts, pink magical girl outfit with striped black and pink stockings, short spats, and pink crop top, black hair styled into the traditional twin tails with pink ribbons.

He remembered her.

"Hmmmm? Is that a fan I hear. Hm?" The girl stared at Issei in return. "You look familiar"

"Of course, I do, we met seven years ago! You magical girl fanatic!"

The cute magical girl stared at Issei for a few seconds before her own mind clicked, "Oh, you are that cute little hero-wannabe, riiiight? You sure have grown-up now!"

"You!" Issei's face twisted into many random miens, unable to express his emotions most likely.

Even Vali was perturbed by Issei's sudden indignant outburst.

"...What happened between you and Serafall Leviathan?" Vali asked.

"What happened?! We had a difference in opinion, and she used her magic to dunk me into the water! Several times! Then froze me from the neck down in ice just because I said Magical Girls suck!" However, Issei suddenly paused after his ranting, then he turned to Vali, "...Wait, what did you just say?"

"I was just asking what happened between you-"

"No, no, no, I answered that question, but what's the name you said at the end of that question?" Issei asked.

However, before anyone could have replied, Serafall had already interfered again, "SO-TAANNN!"

Issei then saw Serafall blurred past him and lunged towards Sona who failed to sneak out of the gym in time.

"N-Nee-sama?! Please get off me!" Sona rebuked with a flustered expression.

"...Her name is Serafall Leviathan, one of the Four Satans." Vali finished as the two dragon emperors watched Sona be smothered by her sister's affection.

"...Really?" Issei asked.

"Really. You antagonized a Satan at the age of ten and lived. I am impressed. Though, I'm disappointed that you never told me about this." Vali smirked at Issei.

"Shut it, that still won't change the fact that magical girls suck." Issei groused.

"You take that back!" Serafall then pulled away from her younger sister, pointing her wand at Issei, "I might have let you off lightly back then since you're a kid, but I won't be so lenient now that you are an adult!"

"Never!" Issei shouted at Serafall with surprising resistance, making Vali whistle at his brazen defiance. "All Magical Girls do is look pretty and be cute just for appearances! They're meaningless in the real world where evil ain't gonna put themselves in public just so they can be defeated by a random teenage girl in a sexual outfit! They're nothing compared to heroes, simple, gaudy useless. All show and no tell. No substance."

"Oh..." Sona, Rias, and the other Devils dropped their jaws at Issei's lashing verbal attacks, the last one sealing the last nail in his proverbial coffin. Vali's smile just grew wider in return.

They could hear a phantom snap from the female Satan, the magical girl's cute features creasing under the weight of her growing ire.

"...I see that you won't learn by playing nice after seven years." Serafall then glowed with icy-blue demonic aura as she released a worried Sona and glared at him with an ominous smile. "Then I guess I have to go a little more serious, don't I?"

Issei then manifested his Boosted Gear, "Bring it on. I can't wait to see if that wand's plastic."

However, before the Leviathan and the Red Dragon Emperor could have sparked their battle, a loud clap was heard in the building.

"Alright, that's far enough!"

Serafall and Issei blinked and saw the latter's mother walking between them.

"I know you two have differences, but will you two at least be aware of your surroundings before you decide to turn this place into a ground-zero?"

Issei and Serafall stared at the matriarch. Issei sighed as he looked back at Serafall.

"We'll settle this later. You gonna chicken out when the time comes?" Issei dared Serafall.

"Fufufufu, you might want to start writing your will now." Serafall and Issei started laughing ominously at each other, sparks still dancing between them much to everyone's amazement.

"Nee-san, I would appreciate it if you stop antagonizing our ally; you as well, Ise. Not only is she my sister, she's also one of our kings. Please show some respect, at least while I'm around."

Issei and Serafall continued staring at each other in a mongoose-snake manner.

Then, Serafall finally recognized the gauntlet on Issei's arm before the latter dismissed it, "The Boosted Gear. Oh, I see! So you are the rumored red dragon that's been quite a hot topic lately!"

"I prefer my other infamous title. The title Red Dragon belongs to my predecessor. And there is one Red Dragon that is above this guy in my left hand." Issei snorted, before he noticed Sona was looking pointedly at him, then he sighed and made a small bow, "...And my name is Issei Hyoudou."

"Nice to meet you! I'm Serafall Leviathan! Feel free to call me Levi-tan once you know your place before the might of Magical Girl!" Serafall winked, and for some reason, an actual star popped out briefly when she winked her eyes.

"On one condition." Issei flashed a sinister smile. "Fight and beat a caped baldy called Saitama and I'll grovel at your feet even."

There was a difference between hiding behind someone's back and wanting to have a good laugh.

Haruka frowned at Issei. He ignored her in favor of his inner evil.

"Eh, seriously? You mean the guy that Sirzechs-chan invited to our group chat?" Serafall asked.

"Oh yeah." Issei's smile widened. Vali snickered behind Issei, knowing the outcome already.

Sirzechs palmed his face. He looked at Issei as the boy slowly shook his head at Sirzechs. Sirzechs decided to zip his lips.

"Be sure to eat your words and prepare your wallet. Once I'm through with him, I'll have you dress pretty pink and buy all of my merch without mercy!" Serafall declared.

Revenge, settled. Issei turned to Vali. Vali flashed a thumbs-up for his stunt.

"Hoo? Is that who I think it is?" Serafall noticed the white-haired edgelord. "Oh, to think I'll see the red and white standing in the same room! Side by side even without bloodshed! Is this the sign that love and peace are approaching?"

She clasped her hands as if in mock prayer.

Sirzechs smiles at her drama, "It does sound wonderful. And Mrs. Hyoudou, I am surprised that you dissuaded Serafall not many can do that, even less for a human."

"Hmph. I have years of experience handling my erratic family. Like this one for example." Haruka lightly elbowed Genos and threw him a quick wink, which Genos returned with a small smile.

"Yes. In terms of management, Haruka is above us all. She has the skills to tame a Disaster Level God threat at this point."

Issei and Vali nodded in agreement.

"Well, I don't know what the terminology means, but I can see us settling down for idle chatter. Why don't we all parents and guardians talk about this over lunch together?" Zeoticus then invited with a beaming smile.

"That sounds grand." Sirzechs and Serafall nodded along with Haruka and Genos, before the former turned to Rias, "Oh, Rias and Akeno. I would like to speak with you as well. Would you come with us?"

"Of course." Rias and Akeno complied. The former then spoke to Sona, "I'll leave things here to you, Sona."

Then Rias smiled at Issei, "I'll see you soon, Ise."

With Akeno's final wink at Issei, the parents, along with the two great ladies left the gym.

"Well That happened." Issei remarked

He could imagine them scheming on how to embarrass their children as much as they can in secret.

Still, this Parent's Day was very eventful

Yuuto was in debt, he found out the girl that froze him was a Satan, and their parents got along well.

Now that he thought about it, he could not imagine Baraqiel missing a chance to come here

Wait.

Issei squinted in the background.

He saw a tall man with a familiar beard slowly tailing Akeno.

He chalked that.

"Now, all that's left is classes."

"And your Silver Sperm." Vali reminded.

"Oh I wonder if he's waiting outside or something."

"He really did wait outside."

Issei, Yuuto, Vali, and the rest of the group - sans Asia and Xenovia who escorted Irina home ahead, stared at the bulk of silver in perfect masculine form from the school entrance.

There was a small group of students and parents loitering around the front gate, mostly curious about the scene.

"So, Saji Did you talk with your folks yet? Are they worried?" Issei asked the quivering Pawn.

"...Of course, they're worried. I had to convince them that I'll be home by dinner they think I'm being sold off or something."

"Okay, don't worry. You're kinda not involved in his grand scheme, he won't do anything bad to you hopefully."

Issei had absolutely no idea what Silver was doing. He turned around, looking at Yuuto.

"Alright. You ready, Kiba?" Issei asked.

Yuuto was unresponsive. He simply gulped and nodded, cold sweat beading down his skin. He could see that the prince of kuoh was shaking with anxiety, scared out of his wits. Muramasa then held on his shoulder and arm to show her support.

"You guys can stay behind, you know?" Issei turned to Rias, Akeno, and Koneko. Xenovia and Asia had to help Irina home early so they could help the poor girl acclimate to being away from Issei.

"Hmmm, I am kinda curious on where this will go" Rias stated.

"Rias. I know you want to go to avoid your parents embarrassing you in front of Issei." Akeno chimed.

"Shhh!" Caught red-handed in a fluster, Rias shushed her best friend.

"...I want to go, too." Koneko nodded.

"I do as well." Sona joined. "Saji is my responsibility and I admittedly hope to avoid my sister for now."

"Count me in. This looks fun as hell." Tsubasa grinned.

"Alright Let's do this." Issei took a deep breath.

Silver still stood there, looking their way with his intimidating white handsome face and a confident, condescending smile.

Issei looked at Yuuto and darted his eyes back to Silver, signalling Yuuto to go to him.

Yuuto nodded as he stilled his breath. He walked to the debt collector looking up at the taller, stronger man.

"I see you finally resigned to your fate." Silver let out a smirk.

"...Where are we going, Silver?" Yuuto asked, ready to take on whatever Silver had in store.

"Follow me. You're free to bring your friends, pretty boy. Oh, the fun we'll soon have." Silver smiled.

"Would you rather not carry me like before? I can walk." Yuuto asked.

"You bore me with your request, but fine." Silver snapped his finger. Silver stepped aside, allowing the gate to enter their view.

Outside the gate a limo drove by, parked at the front.

Issei's eyes turned owlish at the sight of the limo. Vali raised his brows as the others stared at the fancy vehicle, black lustre reflecting the light of the afternoon sun.

"...Silver?" Issei asked without leaving his eyes from the car, "Whose limo is this?"

"I own it." Silver's grin turned a little obnoxious. "Get in. There's a place I like to show you."

Silver walked out of the gate and entered the limo. The roof of the limo was higher than usual to fit his height.

"...Vali. Did I miss something important at the Grigori?" Issei asked.

"No, this is new to me as well." Vali answered as the white dragon emperor followed, casually entered the limo.

Taking his cue, Issei glanced at the others, before he followed after Vali, entering inside.

Rias was next. Sona followed. The rest joined as Tsubasa pulled Saji with him as they entered the limo one by one.

The inside of the limo was a lavishing, red seat, glass wine cups and a portable freezer by the side with wine on the side and a fridge with some conventional drinks. Two rows of the red velvet seats stared at each other, a small glass table between them, the freezer and fridge just underneath the table.

The inside was a lot bigger than the outside suggested, meaning the Limo was made with some serious dimensional magic. There was even a small compartment behind each side of the seats containing snacks in which Koneko rummaged to find a wrapped chocolate treat.

Issei sat beside Vali, Akeno sitting beside Issei with Saji beside Tsubasa. Rias, Sona, and Koneko sat beside Silver.

Yuuto sat beside Koneko, two seats away from Silver.

"Holy crap, man what the hell did you do while I was away?" Issei asked, looking around as Vali hummed impressed.

"Many things, little man. Many things." Silver said. He turned towards the driver that was behind a glass pane.

"Take us to the arena. I have an appointment to attend."

The driver looked back. Issei squinted to see that the driver had a fishface. His face was literally the exact image of a fish on the shoulder of a human body.

"Yes, Boss." The driver answered as the limo revved with a slow hum, wheels turning as the world outside the limo windows started to move.

"...Boss?" Saji asked.

"Since when do you have connections?" Issei asked.

"I can be everywhere, remember? I don't see a reason why not carve a realm of luxury for myself and the other me's."

Issei couldn't argue with that.

"Make yourselves comfortable. I won't answer any questions where we're going. I want to see your faces when I show you." Silver smiled.

Issei only snorted in return.

Silver took a bottle from the cooler and poured himself a cup.

"Would you like a taste of adulthood?" Silver offered.

"...I didn't think you would drink." Issei pointed out.

"One must learn to appreciate the finer things in life."

Issei and Vali exchanged glances - they shook their heads together. "Nah, we can settle for non-alcoholics."

"Hoh? I thought you would have" Silver then paused, "...Right, I actually forgot. Well, pick what you want from the fridge, then. It magically restocks every time it empties."

"I'll have one, thank you."

However, everyone did not expect to see Akeno to pour herself a glass. Her face was calm as she took the drink in one go.

Blinking at her Queen, Rias then asked, "...Akeno? Are you okay?"

Akeno let out a soft exhale, before she replied with her usual smile, "I'm okay, Rias. Just need a little time to unwind after today, you know? Would you like some as well?"

"I would suggest some whiskey." Silver suggestd. "Or vodka, my favorite brand."

"I prefer some vintage." Rias preferred.

Silver reached into the cooler and rummaged through the ice and bottles.

"1879 or 1938 Ishin Vintage?" Silver asked, pulling out a red bottle and a blue one in his large hand.

"...1879." Rias was a little impressed as he handed her the bottle.

Issei stared at Akeno. She was staring at the cup in her hand.

"...You want to talk about it?" Issei asked.

Akeno blinked and stared at Issei.

With a knowing look, Issei spoke, "Your dad wasn't so subtle today, you know?"

Akeno smiled slightly, "Nothing escapes you, does it?"

"Uncle Genos hammered the importance of observation into my head when I first started training. Especially more since there's more magic here than in his time. So how do you feel?"

"Conflicted." Akeno admitted easily enough, "I learned that my father came to school today. I just... didn't know what I should do."

"...You're scared you'll hurt him? Or that you're afraid that he's still hurt from before?"

"I am terrified at both prospects." Akeno smiled sadly. "Things are already bad enough between us, what if I make it. worse?"

Issei sighed, "Like it or not, you will have to face him one day, Akeno. I say talking to him is the best start you can hope for."

When Akeno still looked hesitant, Issei spoke again, "Just think about this - Baraqiel had lost his wife before, and in a sense, also lost his daughter. Then, just the other day, he nearly lost his daughter - his only family left, for good. Do you really want to keep that daughter away from him?"

Akeno stared at the glass in silence. She looked up, her smile turning more hopeful.

"...Alright I think I can start with something small." Akeno promised.

The silence returned. Koneko was munching her treat before she took something else from the snack box. She looked at Silver, her eyes trailing his muscles she reached out and pinched his thigh.

Her fingers felt a little numb when she did for some reason.

To her unsurprise, it was tough no, it was tougher than she expected. She gradually poured her touki into her fingers to see how far she could take it yet the skin, and muscle, won't budge.

"My silver body has undergone great hardship, little girl. Also, my name isn't for show. I am actually made of silver. Technically, your hand should be burning by contact alone." Silver mentioned.

Slowing her chewing, Koneko slowly released her fingers from Silver's thigh.

"...Your body is completely silver?" Rias asked.

"Indeed." Silver nodded.

"Wait, then how your touch didn't burn us on contact?" Saji pointed out, remembering that he grabbed him and Yuuto.

"Because I am suppressing it. If I unhinder myself, you will all probably suffer under my presence. We can't have that, can we?"

The devils in the room exchanged glances. They all turned their eyes to Issei.

"What? He can attain some metallic properties when he fuses. Probably other abilities as well but he's not the kind of person that likes to sacrifice his lives."

"We're here, boss."

The limo slowed to a crawl.

Outside the window, they saw an empty building. It was a two to three story tall home, ornate wooden doors at the front with a lavish porsc, trees all around the surroundings.

Silver walked out of the limo and started walking towards the building.

The others followed as they watched Silver draw something on the door with his finger.

Suddenly, the door changed, turning metallic with ornate carvings on its surface.

Issei could not mark out the carvings but it was insignia of sorts, an arrow pointing downwards into what looked like a pictogram of a pit.

Silver did not say a word as he opened the door, light pouring out with blinding intensity.

"Go on in." Silver insisted.

Issei and the others exchanged glances as they looked at the white entrance. Vali was the first to go, smiling as he entered the white light.

Issei, shrugging, decided to throw caution to the wind as he followed

When he emerged from the other side, he saw a different world.

[AND SHOW GUN MANAGED TO BRING THE UNDER-DEATH TO THE GROUND WITH A GRAND SLAM!]

"Holy sh-!" Issei wasn't sure how to describe it.

Issei found that he was standing in what looked like a VIP room, lavishing couches, white walls and pale beige ceiling, a glass table, and even a built-in bar with a female bartender polishing the shot glass and a snack bar on the other side of the room.

However, that was not what surprised him.

He ran to the large wall-sized window and looked down.

Below him was one of those WWE arenas he visited when he went to America, but add the flavor text of a modernized Greece Coliseum into the mix and bleachers filled with the brim with creatures of all sides, spotlights dancing from the ceiling shining down the fight between a minotaur and what looked like an orc of some sort in a grueling display of combat, both wielding weapons, the orc a metal club and the minotaur a brutal double-headed battle axe.

"Welcome to the Hidden Circle." Silver called out as soon as he walked in.

"...What the fuck is going on?" Issei asked with an incredulous look on his face. Everyone else was looking around with awe and perplexion on their faces.

"Sir."

Issei looked back at the entrance, seeing two

"Send word to our patron that I have my candidate. Inform the announcer we have a special match coming up."

One of them nodded and walked out of the other door on the side.

"Are those ogres?" Issei pointed at them, then the only one left in the room. Each of them had horns of ogres, but they also wore the immaculate black suits of bodyguards, complete with sunglasses.

"Indeed, they are ogres. They are my bodyguards, not that I need bodyguards actually." Silver introduced as he took a glass of whiskey from the table and poured himself a shot glass, sipping it slowly with etiquette.

"...How come we did not know about this place?" Rias wondered, before she turned to Sona. "...You didn't know about this, did you?"

Sona shook her head.

"Your skills in management need polishing. After all, you were played by a fallen angel and his cohorts so easily." Silver's words were like blades stabbing the egos of the heiresses.

They winced as they looked away.

The others looked out the grand glass window.

"You will soon be in that arena, pretty boy. You will participate in a betting match against someone of great importance in the supernatural side of the economy." Silver stated as the Devils marveled at sight, a coliseum-themed arena painted in modern architecture.

"...You play betting matches?" Saji asked.

"Where does Saji fit in all this?" Sona asked, remembering something.

"He wants to be a man." Silver pointed at Saji staring out the window.

"...Eh?" Saji turned around.

"You want to be a man that can impress the females, correct? Here, you can sharpen yourself against the whetstone of competition. There's only so much training the normal way can do to you if you can't use those skills often."

Saji stared at Silver before his eyes turned back to the grand glass.

"...Who are you betting against?" Issei asked.

"Plutus." Silver smirked. "The Greek God of Wealth."

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