257 Part 2
"Hyoudou-kun! You have to endure and finish eating it! Kaichou's self-made cakes have the power to kill people! She's a genius who uses various ridiculous ingredients to bake cakes which only appear to be highly delicious! Kaichou bakes cakes whenever she's in a good mood, and she'll suffer a great blow when she finds out that it's not to our tastes!"
Yura also whispered into my ear
"Kaichou is unexpectedly very slim! She thinks that she's very good at making sweets! Genshirou always endures every time until he's finished! Also, because kaichou's older sister really likes the taste of her cakes, if you break her heart, that Maou will come to condemn you!"
Is that for real!? This is very difficult! This is really too difficult, Sitri sisters! Leviathan-sama actually likes this taste! What is wrong with those sisters' sense of taste!? Anyway, you're too respectful Saji! You can actually eat this cake with a forced smile!? This has the power to kill a Dragon King — no, it's a cake which has the power to kill a Heavenly Dragon!
"..."
Kaichou was silently staring at me! Not good! At this rate, finishing this cake would be a million times better than being attacked by that Maou! And this was also specially made for me by kaichou! T-There was no choice but to continue eating!
"Thank you very much! I'll be digging in then! Fuahhh!"
I took a deep breath, and began my attack against the massive cake! Seeing my like this, the girls in the Student Council trembled as they shed tears.
"You're too fierce, Hyoudou!"
"Ahh, Hyoudou-kun is so cool like this!"
Although such praise constantly came from them towards me, I was no longer in the mood to respond….
Part 5
That night, because of my stomach's incredible discomfort, buchou looked after me. …That cake was really too harsh on the digestive system. Buchou smiled wryly as she told me
"You actually ate an entire cake that that Sona made…. That girl, she's on a destructive level when it comes to baking cakes."
Yes, it really was destruction classed. Afterwards, when Saji found out about what happened, he sent me a short message.
"Thank you for taking my place in doing the Student Council's work. I also give my sincere respect to you for eating that kind of cake."
Ah, I really ate that entire cake, Saji…. I also can't help but admire you, since you still have to continue to eat that kind of cake. Buchou gently caressed my head, while I lay down to rest atop the bed.
"Anyway, you've worked hard, Ise."
Ah, just receiving this person's care and consolation makes me feel as though it really was a good thing that I was able to go over to help the Student Council. I also had a deeper understanding of the Student Council members, so it was quite a great gain. However, I really wouldn't want to eat that kind of cake a second time!
Life 3: Let's go with Training
Part 1
I've been having these thoughts quite a bit lately.
If someone who is not a member of the ORC comes to visit the club room, it usually is the beginning of some annoying shenanigans that we unwillingly participate in.
One day, the person who came and visited the club room was from the Kuoh academy primary school division… A primary school boy…
He was a lively boy, wearing Khou academy's uniform short. He had spiky hair and there was a sense of arrogance in his eyes. Judging from his height, he seems to be around 5th or 6th grade.
Although he seems to be a bit nervous, he gave his greetings enthusiastically.
"N-Nice to meet you! I'm Hoderi Yuukihiko! I'm Kuoh academy's 6th Grade! I've come here with an introduction from Sitri Sona-san. Pleased to meet you!"
When the boy bowed his head quickly, Buchou nodded her head and spoke,
"Yes, I did hear the story from Sona."
I then asked Buchou.
"…. As he knows the Kaichou's real name, he must be a human who knows our true identity."
The fact that the members of ORC are either Devils or an Angel is a secret to normal students here. Instead of her real name, kaichou also goes by the name of [Shitori Souna] in the human world. The fact is that not only did he address kaichou with her real name [Stiri Sona] but he also came here with an introduction from her. It's safe to say that he knows of our real identity.
As expected, Buchou nodded her head and confirmed it.
"He's from a prestigious family that handles and collects Holy and Spirit swords."
So he's from such a family. There are quite a few people from the student council that has a similar background. Just then, some questions then came into my mind.
"So they had humans from those areas in the Elementary School division as well!" I said. We also have the captain of the tennis club, Abe-senpai, who also is a Beast Tamer, in the High school division. She also knows that we are Devil.
"There are many people of these backgrounds in each faculty of Kuoh academy who attend this school while hiding their identity." Akeno-san answered my question.
Oh ho, so our school takes in people of special background. Well, this school is realistically under Gremory's control so that kind of thing must be possible, especially since Gremory can get the benefits by interacting with special humans.
…I can understand that but why did he come and visit us?
Buchou started the conversation.
"Hodori Yuukihiko-kun. From what I heard from Sona, you came and visited us to have your [debut]?"
When Buchou asked, the boy… Hoderi Yuukihiko nodded his head enthusiastically.
"In our household, as part of rite of passage, everyone participate in a real battle when they turn twelve with the opponent being mystical beings…either Youkai or Devils. Both my older brother and sister all had their rite of passage at my age but… they said only I won't be doing it…!"
Although he's got a polite tone to his voice for his age, I can sense some anger in his voice. It seem like he's got a lot of pent-up anger… or more like dissatisfaction.
"So your brother and sister are already engaged in house activities then?"
When Buchou asked him, Hodori Yuukihiko nodded his head,
"Yes. My brothers and sisters are all doing their duties faithfully. But…"
He showed some dissatisfaction on his face and pouted.
"Maybe because I'm the youngest, people in the house kept saying things like [As long as you don't cause trouble for others, you can do whatever you want.]… And since it cost money for the rite of passage, they are saying that they won't do it… To say that they allow my brother and sister to do it but not me; don't you think it's unfair? Even if my brother and sister are much better than me, it's so unfair!"
Ah, now he's acting more like his age.
In a nutshell, this kid wants to take the rite of passage, but his parents are satisfied with his brother and sister since they are doing fine with the household tradition. Therefore, they are saying [do as you wish] to the youngest.
Kiba is looking at the luggage that Hoderi Yuukihiko was holding, a sword pouch.
"That sword of yours is…."
When he heard Kiba's words, he grabbed his pouch.
"Ah, you mean this?" He then opened the bag….
A katana in its sheath came out; I can feel chills just by looking at it….
This, what is this? I get the same feeling as when I see Holy Swords and Holy Spears. It's giving a vibe that we shouldn't even touch it.
"This is the Holy Spirit Sword, [Totsuka-no-Tsurugi]."
Oh, so this is the Japanese Style Holy Sword! But instead of looking like a katana, it looks more like an ancient sword. Xenovia reacted when she looked at the sword.
"Holy Sword wielder, so you are the Holy Sword Samurai Boy."
"Xenovia, that Japanese is wrong."
"It's my first time meeting a samurai!"
Irina scolded Xenovia and Asia is excited. It seems like the foreign members of our club have the wrong perception of a samurai! "Holy Sword Samurai Boy" is a bit…
"If you talk about the Japanese Holy Sword, [Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi] is quite famous." Akeno-san said.
Ah, that's the sword Buchou spoke of during the Holy Sword incident. Hoderi Yuukihiko spoke after hearing Akeno-san,
"You mean Murakumo? According to rumours, it got broken into half during a certain incident. They said that it was a real pain to fix it."
It broke! Just like the Excalibur, every legendary Holy Swords just break so easily like that!
The wielder of Durandal is also a power idiot by the name of Xenovia… it seems like the fate of the legendary Holy Swords is to get utilised in a rough way…
"Totsuka-no-Tsurugi is also quite famous right?" when Buchou asked, the kid nodded his head.
"There were several Totsuka-no-Tsurugi from the ancient times and this is one of them."
"Is it alright to let the youngest son keep hold of it?"
"Yes, my parents said [As long as you don't use it for evil deeds or get it stolen, it is fine]. If those things do happen, I need to take responsibility so I think they were implying to guard it with my own life."
Such a free spirited household! If you are a person from the household that handles Holy Swords, shouldn't you take care of it more?!
I was thinking on such a matter in my mind but Rossweisse-san then asked Buchou to further confirm the situation.
"So regarding the rite of passage, as per Hoderi Yuukihiko-kun's request, how will the [debut] battle with the mystical beings happen in the end?"
That's right. This is a problem of either accepting or denying the request. Since we are Devils, if we decide to accept the request, we need to be compensated accordingly.
…But the client is a primary school kid. Won't it be too much to ask for monetary compensation?
"If it's fine, I will give one of my Holy Swords from my house as compensation but I can't give away the Totsuka-no-Tsurugi."
He said it so casually! Really?!Is it alright to hand over something like a Holy Sword that easily?
Buchou put her hand on her chin and tilted her head slightly
"Hmm, we are going to be paid for this but we need to think about how this rite of passage will happen for a bit."
Oh ho. Mystical beings…but how can we help with the rite of passage which involves fighting with mystical beings? It seems Buchou is thinking about that problem. Well, letting us fight against this kid is a simple answer but…
"…if anyone is to fight us, they must be incredibly strong… You've got no experience fighting mystical beings before right?"
When Kiba asked, Hoderi Yuukihiko nodded his head. Kiba made an awkward expression and scratched his cheeks.
As Kiba have said, including Buchou, our [King], we have all become stronger and stronger through fierce battle. I am the Sekiryuutei, Buchou has the Power of Destruction, Akeno-san is Priestess of Thunder and Light, Kiba is the Wielder of Holy-Demonic Sword, Xenovia is the Wielder of Durandal, Rossweisse-san is talented in counterattacking magic while also being a former Valkyrie and Gasper contains a Scared Gear that stops time. Koneko, who's sitting on my lap, is also able to use senjutsu and is strong enough to take on a fair amount of opponents and render them useless. Irina is also a reincarnated angel under Michael-sama's guidance.
To fight against people like us… if I was in that boy's shoes, I will definitely refuse! Everyone's a monster!
"….Then, Asia-senpai?" Koneko tilted her head and said that!
"Kuu! A-Are you telling me to fight that Holy Sword wielder?!" Asia is shocked! Xenovia put her arm around Asia's shoulder and nodded her head.
"Asia, this is all for this young swordsman. If he fights us, he'll lose his confidence. Show him your power. Well, at least just pretend."
"[Bishop] Asia-chan might be a very good opponent indeed! Ah, God must also see your sacrificial mentality very fondly! Don't worry! If it seems it might get rough, Xenovia and I will help you."
"Of course! If Asia is about to be in deep trouble, I'll help you with my Durandal!"
Xenovia and Irina are saying such ridiculous things! Having been involved, Asia is making a worried expression and got antsy!
Oi, you two! What are you doing making Asia, who's not even our front fighter, taking such a job! Asia, who's very earnest, will take this job very seriously to the point that she'd be prepared to die! Not only that, isn't the idea of two former church fighters joining fight against an primary school child very immature?!
"In the end, I guess we need to ask someone of similar calibre or summon someone who's similar?" Rossweisse-san said calmly. I was thinking that this was the only way while going through suitable opponents in my head.
Suddenly, the door to the club room flew open!
"I heard the story! Leave it to me!"
The person who entered the room confidently was Azazel-sensei! His face was shining! This guy must have been hiding somewhere and was listening to us in secret!
Striding in, sensei spoke to Buchou in an energetic voice.
"I've got a great idea!"
""PASS""
Buchou and Akeno-san both rejected at the same time. Both are giving him a suspicious glance without any hesitation! Sensei obviously will think of something stupid, no one will allow him to go through with it! I would also deny the request!
"You probably made something weird again?" I said to sensei as I sighed. But sensei, ignoring our concerned expressions, just cracked his knuckles.
"Fufu. Soon, you will regret what you said. Coincidentally, the devil side and I are doing a joint project developing something fun."
Saying such a thing, sensei takes a file out of his pocket.
"Look closely! This is a project briefing for [Azazel Quest]! Using the Devil's technologies, the Game Field, we are creating an RPG area! The technicians from the Devil's side are all joining the project: left, right and centre! Through the introduction from Sirzechs, we are also getting help from the technicians from Ajuka Beelzebub, who are providing us with the technology! Current Beelzebub is very talented in creating games like this!"
I skim-read the proposal I got from sensei.
…to explain briefly, this [Azazel Quest] is using entire Game Field and provide adventure-type experience. It's experience RPG where within the massive field, there are things such as villages, caves, towers, and you become a player, who venture through the area. Of course, it says that monsters appear during the adventure. To put it simple, it's an open-field RPG.
Oi! Sensei, what are you making with the Devils?! This thing, does it even help the Underworld at all?! It just seems like the people from the two factions are just making this for fun?!
Sensei took another proposal, and gave it to Hoderi Yuukihiko. When he saw it, his face brightened up and showed interest!
"Wow! This isn't bad! It seems like fun! You can also fight against monsters right?"
When he asked, sensei made an arrogant expression and nodded his head.
"Of course! It's an RPG game which can be experienced first-person, you can go on an adventure with your comrades and defeat the evil Dragon King!"
"I would like to use this game as my Rite of Passage! Everyone! Please participate in this game with me!"
Oh, his face is shining brightly… he's reading the proposal carefully with an innocent look in his eyes… Since we always got into trouble at sensei's expense, this proposal looked like a contract given to us by the Grim Reaper. Well, he is the Governor General of the Fallen Angels who lives in the Underworld!
Sensei asked Hoderi Yuukihiko while putting his hand on his shoulder.
"So then boy! I'll take it that you will be playing this game then?"
"Yes! Thank you very much!"
"Okay! Pick the three roles that your comrades will have from this list! Then we will take care of the participants from our end!"
"Yes! Wow~ comrades! Knights, wizards, and priestesses…."
Haaaa….. This kid, he's looking at the proposal again, this is getting out of hand… Placing her hand on her forehead, Buchou sighed and asked me.
"…I'll leave the rest to you, Ise."
When I heard Buchou, my eyes nearly popped out! I got sucked into something stupid again! Every time I get caught up in this type of disaster, I end up nearly dead always!
"….Good luck."
Koneko was cheering me up while sitting on my lap but…
This is how I was forced into participating in the game that Azazel-sensei created….
Part 2
Next holiday.
I headed out to the field where [Azazel Quest] is being held, teleporting straight from the Hyoudou Residence. In front my eyes, a huge wilderness appears and looking from the top of the hill, I can see some villages far away. There are also forests and mountains appearing out from the ground….
It's quite a huge place, just like a game of open world. How large have they made this RPG experience?
I'm the only one standing on the meadow. None of the other people from my peerage came with me since sensei asked only me to come here. It seems like the others are part of this game in another way or are not part of this game at all. Participating in a game that sensei created in my free day… I'm sure this won't end well!
When I was sulking inside, someone approached me.
"Ah, you are Gremory-senpai's…"
When I turned around, I saw Hoderi Yuukihiko wielding a sword as well as wearing a light-armour… Oh, he looks just like a Hero from the RPG game and it looks quite real since he's also wearing a cape as well.
As usual, I'm wearing the Khou academy uniform but this can be considered more like a Gremory uniform at this point.
"You are Hoderi Yuukihiko-kun."
"Please, call me Yuukihiko."
"I realised that we haven't been introduced formally. I'm Hyoudou Issei, call me Ise."
"Yes, Ise-senpai. Please, take care of me today."
We shock each other's hands. Well, he doesn't seem to be a bad kid. Since he's this innocent, he's been tricked into participating in this game by sensei. To be honest, we haven't been 'tricked' yet, but it's inevitable we'll be 'tricked' by sensei, the source of all evil! Does this kid even know that sensei is the Governor General of the Fallen Angels? Most likely he wasn't told of that yet… Hmm, I wonder if telling him the truth is a good idea… As I was thinking that, I heard a voice coming from above.
[Welcome to Azazel Quest! I am your narrator, Azazel! While playing the game, please brighten your room and play as far away from your television as you can!]
...So, you are the narrator. From the tone of your voice, it seems like you are having fun. He's also saying a bunch of random things!
"Oi~ sensei, what's my role? A party member?" I pointed at myself and asked towards the sky.
[Ah~ you aren't a Party Member, but just a companion. As such, you don't have to do anything. If something happens, just sort it out with best of your abilities. Hmm, like a debugger? No, more like a solution provider?]
A debugger?! A solution provider?! So if something unexpected happens, he's asking me to solve it?! This game is in development right?! Oioioi~! So my role is not as a test player?! Ignoring my thinking regarding the bleak future ahead of us, sensei continued.
[As requested earlier by the kid… No, the Hero, we have assembled the party members! Now, let's introduce them! First, the Priestess!]
With the voice announced from above, the magic circle appeared in front of us and it was a teleportation circle. It looks like the party member is using that to jump to our location.
After the light has disappeared, the priestess that appeared in front of us was Asia!
Wearing a nun's outfit as usual, Asia stepped out of the magic circle!
[Priestess Asia!] The voice from above announced. So she's the priestess then!
"P-Please, take care of me well today! I'll do my best to accomplish the role sensei has entrusted me!"
Asia is full of spirit. Whatever happens, I'll protect you! I must do my best so that my precious Asia doesn't get hurt by this game created by the evil sensei! Wait, he places a real nun as the priestess in the game! It is true that Asia is our healer though!
[Next is the Wizard!]
The voice from above announced and another teleportation circle came out. And the person that came out is…!
"Hello~! I'm the Wizard, Levi-tan~?"
The person that came out was Serafall Leviathan-sama!!!
No way?! Really?! Why is Leviathan-sama participating in this garbage of a game?! While I was confused, another party member is appearing in front of us! Another teleportation circle appeared!
[Last person… is this guy!]
Pst! With a bright light emitting from the circle, the person that came out was… a man in a special Hero costume!
"Hahahahahaha! I am Satan Red from the Satan Ranger, titled the Clown"
...…..
My mouth was wide open as soon as I saw the person that appeared in front of us…
And right after, I was shocked! No way! It's Sirzech-samaaaaaa! I met Satan Red before! I fought him! Sirzech-sama went berserk while wearing that costume! He is fitting of the title [Clown] as well, logical choice sensei!
"Is it really okay to have Clown in the party?" when I asked Hoderi Yuukihiko the question…
"Ah, I thought playing is also important in an adventure."… He replied as such! I want to decline this kind of 'play'! He'll experience what it means to 'play' to these two today until he's sick of it! Buchou's brother and Kaichou's sister are outrageous!
When I was pulling my hair, The Maous greeted each other.
"Ara, it's Satan Red ?"
"Fufufu, so you are the Magical?Girl Levi-tan. Let's do our best today. By the way, I'm the Clown today!"
"I'm also a Wizard today ? Ufufufu, both you and I got invited to quite an interesting game ?. I've always wanted to participate in a game that Ajuka made! Apparently this game has a very slight note of the System, so I was looking forward to this!"
"Same here. Even if he got some notes from things Ajuka was experimenting on… To be able to create such an original work… Azazel is also a genius at creating these kinds of games."
Looks like the two maous are enjoying themselves.
Hey, Clown! Wizard! Oioioi! Sensei, why did you invite these people as Hoderi Yuukihiko's party member!
[Hmm, now that everyone is here, I shall explain the details.]
Don't just go off in this kind of situation! So is this it?! Did you tempt the two maous with your position? They must then come, right? Those two, who loves these kinds of stuffs, will happily agree with sensei's suggestions!
[It's simple. Just venture around the field today. Level up by defeating the enemy and clear the game by defeating the final Dragon King!]
Sensei was explaining the details but….
[By the way, from this game's system, if the boy's level is 5, Asia is about 20.]
Oh, that seems quite fair. Asia's healing ability is top notch, it must be around that.
[And Wizard and Clown's levels are 5000. Well, it seems alright.]
"What did you just say?! Only those two are different from us, more like they are out of this world! Not only the final boss but they seem like they are able to one shot the hidden boss that you can encounter after clearing the game! Why are these two travelling in the first place?!"
Well, even if their levels are fair enough, for a beginner that level is ridiculously high! It's at a level where you can basically do anything! They can even achieve peace without breaking a sweat!
[Now, Hero and his company! Go defeat the Dragon King and bring peace to this world!] After the voice from above said that, the adventure has begins! We can also hear the opening theme tune that doesn't sound half bad!
"Hero, let's go on an adventure together today!"
"Let's go and destroy that Dragon King thing ?"
"I-I'll do my best too!"
Clown Satan Red, Wizard Levi-tan, and Priestess Asia all said to Hoderi Yuukihiko. It seems like he's also excited. He pulled out his Totsuka-no-Tsurugi and pointed into the sky.
"Yes! I will also do my best as a Hero today!"
Ah, he's full of spirit… and I have to follow these guys around as a person in charge of sorting out problems when they occur…. I wonder what roles others got…?
And thus, I accompanied the World-destruction level party consisting of the apprentice Hero, the Priestess, the wizard (Maou) and clown (Maou).
Part 3
A few minutes later after walking in the field.
[Slime has appeared]
With an announcement, a magic circle appeared in front of us, and a group of monsters made out of slime came out!
Ah, so this is how the monsters appear and we begin the adventure with slime monsters for beginners.
The hero, Hoderi Yuukihiko, pulled out his sword and charged into the group of monsters.
"Hyaaaaa!"
Slash! And like that, he defeated the group of monsters easily with his Holy Spirit Sword.
[20 points of damage given to the Slime monster. You have defeated the Slime monster.]
So he tells us the damage as well. It's both fun and annoying at the same time…
Anyway, our Hero is quite skilled with his sword. He's not at the level of Kiba or Xenovia but against normal monsters, it seems like he can deal with it without any problems. Seeing him defeating the Slime monsters, Wizard Levi-tan stepped into the front and held her wand out.
"Hero-kun, not bad! I can't lose here! Go, Fire Shot!"
Pssst! Bright light came out from the end of the wand and…
BOOOOOOOM! Making a loud shock that can be felt from all over the field, the Hellfire rained from all over the place. With the surroundings turning into a sea of fire, the area turned into hell.
….When the fire died out, the field was burnt to the ground! Did you destroy the entire meadows just to kill one Slime monster?! Maou-sama, if you don't control your powers, this entire game field will be destroyed!
[63 million points of damage given to the Slime monster. You have defeated the Slime monster.]
We heard the announcement! I don't think I've heard that kind of number before in an RPG?! What did this slime monster do to deserve such a massive damage given by that attack?!
"Hm, not bad, wizard. You destroyed that slime monster easily with a beginner spell."
And then our Clown, Sirzech-sama stood in front of the slime monster!
"I can't lose here! I will show you the circus of Clown!"
A few circular shaped spheres of destruction formed on his hand. Those spheres floated all over the ground! This is one of Sirzech-sama's ultimate magic! It's something that even my magic didn't work on!
"I spin around these mysterious spheres like I'm juggling them and I aim at the enemy. Then…"
Ping! The spheres of destruction easily eliminated the slime monster!
"Oh, amazing! The enemy is gone without a trace as if I performed a magic trick!"
[Gone without a trace] my ass! That wasn't a magic trick since he destroyed the enemy using the power of destruction! He is just like Clown! He can win the whole game just by fooling around! How strong is that slime monster for Maou to need to use an ultimate magic on them!
If we are accompanied by two Maous, how evil did they set the Dragon King to be?! I beg of the Dragon King to just not be greedy and just live his life in the Deep Mountain quietly! Two beings with tremendous power are on their move to kill you! I, however, do know it's foolish to say these kinds of things in the game!
Ba baba ba! [9]
Suddenly, a trumpet melody came out from the sky! W-What's going on?! I was confused and looked up at the sky and when I did…
[Wizard and Clown's Level have gone up! Wizard and Clown's levels are now 5001!]
Level up?! Just by killing a Slime monster?! Wait a second! What was the exp point of the Slime monster caught by those two which justifies the levelling up of the Maous from level 5000?!
[That is all.]
What! So the Maous levelled up from level 5000 but Hero being a level 5 and the Priestess being a level 20 have not levelled up?! This game, what is going on here?! This game smells like garbage!
"I don't think I'm needed in this party!" Asia exclaimed! Yes, that is right! Let's just look and observe this game from the side with me! The situation is getting so out of hand to the point that I am getting a headache.
"Wizard and Clown are stronger than I expect! I now know how weak I am." The Hero was discouraged a little bit! No, for your first fight, you've done very well! You shouldn't compare your skills with those two! The Wizard and Clown over there are the strongest in the world!
With that, the first battle ended with a terribly balanced match. Afterwards, various monsters appeared as we ventured through the field but they are all defeated with our Hero's swift attack and attacks at the level of world destruction from the Wizard and Clown.
During our adventure, we decided to visit a village. The wooden houses were built in a line and the villager in simple clothes walked towards…. Hey! I was shocked when I saw the villager!
"This is the Kara Village." The person who said so is Xenovia!
"Xenovia! Y-You've got the role as a villager?" I asked as such but…
"This is the Kara village. I am to keep saying this by order from sensei so I'm simply just repeating the [This is the Kara Village]. This is the Kara Village." Xenovia was repeating the phrases like an NPC from a real RPG.
For a person from a Gremory to take the role of a villager… wait, she's holding Durendal! Why is swordswoman, who wields the ultimate holy sword, just introducing a village?! If she's one of the villagers, normal monsters won't even dare to attack this village! No, just come with us!
"The village seems quite fully fledged. I would like to get some weapons!" Our little Hero wandered around the village and went inside a shop that has a sword mark on its sign. We've got enough money to buy some weapons. When we defeated the monsters, they turned into coins on the spot. Well, it seems it is part of the game system. We followed our Hero inside…
"Welcome, what weapon are you looking for?"
The person who greeted us was… the handsome shopkeeper, Kiba!
"I will prepare any Holy swords or Demonic swords you request."
After saying this, he produced multiple swords! This place is ridiculous! Kiba, who can produce any Holy or Demonic swords at will, is running a weapon store in the first village! Will he make us some Holy-Demonic swords if we ask?!
"I would like an Ice Demonic sword ?. I think a wizard with a weapon does not seem too bad."
"Then I'll get the Fire Demonic sword. I haven't been in combat lately so I feel that I'm lacking in my offensive ability."
Wizard Levi-tan and Clown Satan Red said something so ridiculous and requested the Demonic Swords! You guys, you guys don't need such things! You guys have got enough power to destroy the world! It'll have the opposite effect and reduce your attacking damage point!
Just like that, our Hero party have purchased our weapons from the first village. When we got back onto the field, we encountered a cave while making our way slashing the monsters and we decided to venture into the cave. We advanced through the cave with ease, defeating the monsters inside it… Since we've got two Maous, we can just relax and chill!
The problem that I need to worry about constantly is the possibility of us being caved in due to the attacks of Wizard and Clown. It can lead to a cave in accident so I just want to avoid that.
"It's been a while since I made a sphere of destruction this small." Satan Red, who's making small tiny spheres from the tip of his fingers, is sending it off towards the enemy and…
"It's quite hard controlling my powers ?"
Levi-tan who's freezing the enemy while tilting her head! Even the monsters inside the cave are ravaged by the two maous!
During the adventure, we also found a treasure chest and got some kind of herb but since we've got Asia, we won't need it. Also, since Wizard and Clown are so strong, no one in the party received any damage! Sensei, the balance in this game totally collapsed!
When we went deeper into the cave, we arrived at quite a spacious area. It feels like the boss is about to come out and as soon as I thought that, we heard a voice.
[Lizardman has appeared.]
There was an announcement that tells us that a monster is appearing! Lizardman? Lizard man hybrid? Or Lizard monster?
When I was imagining a humanoid lizard, the thing that showed itself from the depth of the cave was…
Thump Thump!
The thing that showed itself with footsteps that rumble the whole cave is a monster with a huge body! it has huge arms and legs, the magnificent figure of a Dragon! It's not a Lizardman! Before I complain, I'm quite familiar with this Dragon who's got the role of Lizardman!
"…..I-I am L-Lizardman…" the Dragon who's saying that shyly was… Old man Tannin!
"O-Old man! N-No way, why is the old man doing a thing such as Lizardman…"
"Oh, it's been awhile, Hyoudou Issei. Well, I've been requested by General Azazel to help a boy turn into a man. But once I got here… he said my role is this."
It's too extravagant! The Lizardman is a former Dragon King! This isn't a humanoid lizard at all! This is a fully fledged Dragon! Dragon King as well!
[This is a crucial event that only the Hero must fight! Others do not step into fight! Now, Hero! Defeat the Lizardman!]
We heard from the sky! My god! Leaving the weaklings to the two Maous but leaving the old man, Tannin, to the Hero alone?!
"…..I-I'm scared. But this Lizardman must be nothing like all the weaklings we fought until now! I will do my best as a hero!"
Hero Hoderi Yuukihiko, pulled his Totsuka-no-Tsurugi out and charged! No, no, no! This kid, since everyone in the party is so strong, he thinks that he got stronger as well! That's delusional! Your opponent is an ultimate class Dragon!
However, the Kid Hero, unexpectedly, is fighting against the old man Tannin with fast movements combined with impressive sword skills. Even the old man exclaimed [Oh ho] quietly when he saw Hoderi Yuukihiko's sword skills.
"As expected from a human from the family that handles the Spirit/holy swords, it seems like you've been trained well in swordsmanship. However…"
When the old man swung his arms around, Hoderi Yuukihiko got flown back by the wind that was generated.
"You still lack real experience. Okay, I will train you today! Go back after engraving the fear of Dragon into your heart today!" Ah…the old man's switch got flipped on. I know all about this since I've been trained by him all summer. Once he's like that, he doesn't stop until either the opponent is about to die or until he's satisfied.
"Uuuuuu He just said he's a Dragon! Wasn't he a Lizardman?!"
Our Hero was swinging his sword while crying his eyes out! Well, it's good enough that he's not running away, he's got strong will. I can understand why that old man wants to train him.
"Hmm, do your best boy."
"The fight against Tannin will be a great experience ?. Real battle experience is all about quality and not the quantity of the fight ?"
Both Clown and Wizard are nodding their head and are watching the growth of the kid… if you think about it, you've got two current Maous as your comrades, your opponent is former Dragon King and the Governor General of the Fallen Angels are looking over him. Isn't that a glorious experience…? Well, that kid wanted a battle against mystical beings so by the end, even if I thought this game is total rubbish, this kid would have gained a valuable experience.
"Asia, when Yuukihiko is about to die, heal him please."
"Yes."
The support is also perfect. Even to me who's just observing the situation, this situation was great for training the kid and so, I decided to just look from the side.
Part 4
"..........."
The elementary school Hero was totally knocked out as if his spirit was gone from his body. He managed to fight the old man Tannin for an hour. The old man went easy on him and Asia also healed him whenever necessary but seeing him fighting against a former Dragon King for an hour, his physical fitness must be in great shape and his future looks very bright.
After placing him on my back, we exited the cave. We continued the game, and made our way to the [Dragon King Tower] where our final boss, the Dragon King, resides.
Well, since we've got two maous, the battle won't be too hard and they are indeed happily fighting against the enemy. These two maous seems like they are enjoying the game.
When we climbed up the mountain, we reached a stone tower and while defeating the weaklings…
"Welcome!"
Four enemies blocked our paths.
"We are the Four Heavenly Guardians who serve the Dragon King!"
The people that appeared while saying that was… Irina, Rossweisse-san, Koneko and a cardboard box! The front line consists of Irina, who had her halo and Angel wings out, Rossweisse-san, who is in her usual Valkyrie uniform, Koneko, who is wearing Khou academy uniform, and a cardboard box. That box must be Gasper. Irina spoke in voice that seems like she's enjoying herself.
"Fufufu! You guy have managed to come all the way here! I am one of the Four Heavenly Guardian, the Angel of Love and Hope, Irina!"
"I am one of the Four Heavenly Guardian Battle Valkyrie, Rossweisse. I was hired for 5000 yens."
"…. Just like them, I am one of the Four Heavenly Guardian, the Queen of the White Tiger, Heaven Cat. By the way, our character names have all been decided by sensei."
"Woof... I-I am also fitting for the Four Heavenly Guardians, the Vampire Box of Darkness."
The Four Heavenly Guardians… are all people from the ORC! Not only that, their names are also terrible! Irina has a nickname that's not even fitting for an evil army, and Gasper is just a cardboard box! Vampire Box of Darkness?! The name just sounds like it came from some kind of shitty urban legend!
Gasper seems like he's always appeared in these kind of event in a cardboard box!
"Now, Hero! If you wish to fight the Dragon King, you must defeat… W-Wait, the Kid Hero, has he fainted?"
The enthusiastic Irina was confused having realised our situation. The kid Hero is still unconscious and still on my back.
"And even if it's us, fighting against the maous is a bit… I don't think 5000 yen can cut it."
Observing our party, Rossweisse-san frowned. How much are you willing to accept to fight the maous then?!
[Ah, then let the Hero fight on his own again.]
The voice from above spoke like it didn't care! Sensei, you are bored aren't you?! Seriously, what a disrespectful developer you are!
But since we got all the way here, I should wake him up. I put our Hero down and slapped his cheeks.
"Oi, Hero, we got to the final dungeon~ The Four Heavenly Guardians have appeared~"
"…Ugh.. Woah… W-What?"
Well, he's awake now. Since Asia healed his wounds, the rest depends on his will and his strength. Although his strength must have reached rock bottom after fighting the old man, Tannin, let's swing your sword against the Four Heavenly Guardians at least once now that we've reached all the way here.
After realising what's happening, he grabbed his sword and charged at them with a tearful expression on his face! As expected, he's struggling against the Four Heavenly Guardians. Our club members are considerably stronger compared to normal Devils…
"Uuuuuuu! I didn't know how strong mystical beings wereeeeeee!"
Hoderi Yuukihiko fought back his tears and shouted. Hey, there are skill levels within mystical beings. All the boss battles you've been fighting are all High Level Devils.
But since normally, people don't get this kind of opportunity, we all thought this will be a good experience for Hoderi Yuukihiko so we decided to just watch the fight.
".............."
This time, the Hero's spirit seems to be totally sucked out of his body. He was drooling all over the place and his eyes were also flipped. He was so broken that he didn't even give us a reaction when I slapped his cheeks. Well, he did fight against those four for half an hour so I think you've fought well even if they were going easy on him. Even then, for a kid from primary school to fight this well, it's very impressive. As expected from a kid that came from the family that handles Spirit Swords.
The only enemy left is the Dragon King, our final boss but…. Isn't it safe to say that The Rite of Passage, requested by the kid to fight against the mystical being, was already achieved successfully?
Even then, since we got all the way here, we should see the face of the final boss at least once.
After climbing all the way to the top, we arrived in front of a lavishly decorated throne.
The person who was sitting on the throne had a scary-looking armour…. Saji?! Saji, no, the Dragon King, saw us and stood up while starting to laugh.
"Hahahahaha! I am the Dragon King of Darkness Vritra! Hahahahaha!"
Oh ho, he's quite excited I see. But Saji as a final boss huh. The Dragon King of Darkness Vritra…
"Heroes! You have managed to arrive here! But for you do defeat me is…." When he was shouting out his lines, he took a closer look at our team… more specifically, our Wizard, he was so surprised that it seemed like his eyes were popping out.
"….W-W-Wait a second! What is Serafall-sama doing here?!"
"Hey~? Saji-kun, it's been awhile~? I came here as a Wizard today~?"
"And this Clown/substitute hero is Sirzech-sama."
I roughly informed him. Clown Satan Red also pointed his finger towards the Dragon King, Saji and said in a joyful voice.
"You evil Dragon King! We came here to defeat you!"
When he heard that, Saji was terrified.
"WHHHHHHHHAAAAATTTTTT?! W-Wait! This is different from what I heard from Azazel-sensei?! It's completely different?! This is totally a game that's impossible to clear! It is totally impossible for me to clear this game!"
Yes, this is an impossible game! If I was facing the two maous, I would have said that as well. But Satan Red and Levi-tan was full of excitement.
"Since our Hero has fallen, it's up to me, Wizard and Priestess, the three of us to defeat the Dragon King! Isn't that right? Levi-tan!"
"Of course, Satan Red! Let's get revenge for our Hero! Prepare yourself, Dragon King!"
The two of them went into a battle stance against the Dragon King with a serious look! Seeing that, Saji, who was about to burst into tears, made up his mind and set out his dark flames combined with gigantic snakes as if he had nothing to lose.
"SHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIT! I know that stopping Serafall-sama at this point is impossible! Since it came to this, let's do my best until I die!"
Using the Vritra Promotion, Saji turned into a giant dragon! The two maous charged towards Saji who turned into a dragon!
As soon as the battle between the Dragon King and the two Maous started out of nowhere, the tower is being destroyed like it's nothing. Carrying our Hero, Asia and I escaped from the tower! This is no joke! I'm going to escape!
5 minutes later… inside the demolished tower blocks, Saji was lying there motionless.
"We won! We have won!"
"We have defeated the Dragon King!"
The two maous were grabbing each other's hand and even dared to celebrate their victory. Of course you guys were going to win. Rest in peace, Saji…
""What is going on here?""
Out of nowhere, we heard other voices. When we turned our head towards the source of those voices, Sona-kaichou and Grayfia-san are standing there! Both look like they are furious! Seeing them, the two maous also trembled!
"T-This is. Azazel asked if I want to try this game…"
"T-That's right, Sona! This is an important job making a boy into a Hero!"
Both of them started spewing excuses but, Kaichou and [Ultimate Queen] aren't going to listen to that… In the end, the maous are dragged back via their ears.
"I will hear the detail back at the Castle. Ignoring your job and playing around in a game, I can't forgive you this time."
"Onee-sama. Let's have a serious talk about your future today shall we."
The teleportation circles have appeared and the two maous have been taken back by their family. So the weak point of the so-called ultimate beings in the universe is their family! Hmm, both Sona-kaichou and Grayfia-san are scary when they are mad…
Also, there have been progress at the control room where the voice from above came. We heard another angry voice besides sensei.
[Azazel, what are you doing in a place like this?]
[Welp! Shemhazai! What is the Vice Governor General doing here?!]
[That's my line! I have not heard a single word that you were making such a game! Have you used the Grigori funds yet again?! Suspicious robot, useless UFO and now, this weird game… why do you always make something stupid like this!]
It seems like sensei is also getting escorted off by his subordinate. Also, you made this in secret?! Well, I knew it!
After that, since the game finished, we exited the field.
We learned after the incident, that [Azazel Quest] is still being developed but sensei has been expelled from this project and someone else from Grigory filled the position. This game is developed for humans with special abilities who want to fight against mystical beings.
By the way, the person who told kaichou, Grayfia-san and Shamaizai-san all of this was Buchou. She was observing this in secret and as events unfolded and she learned more of this, she contacted the appropriate people.
Our client, Hoderi Yuukihiko, have experienced fear from this but seems like he had fun by saying things like [Thank you very much! I will have going into this field of work as my goal!]
Although he lost, it seems like he developed profound interest in the world of supernatural beings.…. Since he's able to think in this way after fighting such strong foes, his future seems very bright.
Also, I was basically a side character this whole time! I don't know if I've lost or gained anything! Ah, I'm so exhausted. When I get involved with either sensei or Sirzech-sama, something so stupid always happen to me!
"Oi, Ise! I'm now making a game in which you hunt monsters with weapons. The opponents are the Dragon King and the Former Dragon King as well as the Heavenly Dragon! Please be an enemy this time!"
Sensei seems like he's making something stupid again! You, how much hardship are you going to put the Legendary Dragons through?! Cut it out!
Life 4: Worship?Dragon-God-Girl
Part 1
One afternoon during the weekend, everyone (all the girls living in my house) were in my room playing the Underworld version of Game of Life.
Irina suddenly opened her mouth and said.
"By the way, shouldn't we have some kind of Temple or Shrine for Ophis-san? She is a Dragon God."
…like that.
Temple, shrine…?
That's right. Ophis is known as the Ouroboros Dragon. Well, [Former].
Koneko said while rotating the roulette.
"...Dragons have always been worshipped as gods and is a symbol of power. Even average dragons are more powerful compared to most monsters, so normally they are worshipped as [Dragon God]."
I've also heard that from Rias and Sensei.
In both the Eastern and Western world, Dragons have always been kind of the symbolisation of power and from a human or another being's perspective, they were considered to be threatening beings. So in occasions, dragons are considered to be marvellous beings that can be comparable to Gods.
I have encountered from High class Dragons to Legendary Dragons and they were all terrifying.
Normal humans or Low Class Devils have trouble fighting against a dragon. Well, since an average dragon is that strong, it's not strange that they are being worshipped as a god in different parts of the world.
After Koneko, Akeno-san continued the explanation.
"Even for dragons, the strongest and most noble are [Kings of Dragon], Dragon Kings. Beings that are even greater than [Kings] are [God of Dragons]"
[Kings] specify the Five Great Dragon Kings. [God] specifies this Infinite Dragon-God Ophis over there and True Red Dragon God Emperor specifies the Great Red. If I think about it, both have [God] in their name. Well, the Great Red can also be called [Dragon of Dragon], [True Dragon] or [Apocalypse Dragon].
But Noble…beings huh. I glanced at Ophis.
"Hm?"
The Loli Dragon God-sama noticed my gaze and tilted her head with a question mark on top of her head…
I know that Ophis is special and is a very strong dragon but…
Apart from my trusted partner, Ddraig, and Ddraig's rival, Albion, the only dragon that I look up to is the Former Dragon King, old man Tannin…
The other Dragon Kings I know are the Sloth Dragon King, a Dragon King that gives out deadly curse and a wild and violent Dragon King…but there is no Noble Dragon King! Just the fact that old man Tannin, who gave up being a Dragon King but still acts a lot like a Dragon King, makes me suspicious at the criteria required to become a Dragon King!
"As a reference, since they are more powerful than a Dragon King but not as much as a Dragon God, the Red and White Dragon Emperor becomes the [Two Heavenly Dragons]" Ravel gave extra information.
Oh, so there was that kind of story behind the Two Heavenly Dragons.
Rias, who is sitting beside me, sipped from her cup and asked Ophis.
"Although building a Temple is a bit too much considering our position, if it's only a small shrine… Hey Ophis, would you like a shrine?"
When Rias asked, our loli Dragon God sama tilted her head from side to side. She makes that cute movement when she's deep in thought. As always her expressions are blank but it's very cute nonetheless!
Seeing her reaction, Rias smiled and nodded her head.
"Seeing Ophis who normally would straight up say no when she doesn't like things to be deep in thoughts, it seems like she's also interested. It is good timing also since we are currently being consulted on a certain matter. Let's ask them about this as well."
I didn't understand what Rias was talking about at that moment but…
Having decided that we should end this conversation here, we went back to the Underworld Game of Life.
And then…
Our next holiday.
To greet the guest that is coming today, we have been assembled in the teleportation room underneath our house (Kiba and Gasper have also come.)
I'm guessing it is the person involved in that [certain matter] Rias has mentioned before…
When I heard the person's name from Rias for the first time, I was so shocked. For that person to be that girl…
When I was thinking that, the magic circle shine and there was a red torii! [10]
Oh! A Torii! That just came out of the magic circle! Wait, this Torii is familiar to me! Yes, this is from Kyoto…
With the light coming out from the magic circle, the space in the middle of Torii has warped in. At that same time, multiple wisps of smoke appeared. Ah, it's the same as before.
As I was thinking that, a person appeared from Torii was…
"It has been awhile! Daughter of Yasaka, Kunou has arrived!"
The person who came out of the Torii energetically was wearing a miko outfit and had blond hair. It was Kunou!
Seeing this kid with her pointed animal ears standing up and her soft tails shaking around, it is so cute.
Kunou is a Yokai princess that we were indebted to when second year students of Khou Academy including me went to Kyoto for a school trip. Her mother is the leader of the Kyoto Yokai and is a nine tailed fox… Yasaka-san! Since she's a real beauty and also has huge breasts, I remember her clearly!
Kunou also brought along fox eared shrine maidens that attend to her. They are most likely fox youkai onee-samas who we've met before. Ah, fox onee-samas are also great!
I say to our little princess.
"Welcome, Kunou. It's rude of us to let you stand here and talk so shall we go up?"
"Hmm! Then please excuse me for intruding!"
Her reply is very energetic.
After that, we lead Kunou and her female attendees to the Hyoudou residence VIP room. When we arrived there, BANG! The Fox Youkai onee-samas bowed to Kunou and us and disappeared from the room, leaving behind a smoke trail.
The person who's got business here today is Kunou.
Rias, with a smile on her face, greeted Kunou.
"It is nice to meet you. I'm Rias Gremory. I heard that my servants have been indebted to you back in Kyoto."
Ah, if I remember correctly, this is the first time that Rias and Kunou are meeting together. Actually, not only Rias but it's also the first time meeting her for Akeno-san, first year Koneko, Gasper and Ravel.
When Rias gave her greeting, Kunou politely bowed her head and replied.
"No, it is my pleasure to meet you. I am called Kunou, I'll be in your care from now on."
After greeting her, she stared at Rias's face and her body.
Realising her gaze, Rias checked around her to see if there was something wrong with her appearance but…
Kunou suddenly said in an excited voice.
"Oh ho, as according to the rumours, you're such a beautiful person! As expected of the Legal Wife!"
Well, Rias sure is beautiful, she's my proud Master!
Rias, hearing what Kunou said, seems like she's a bit flustered.
"I do appreciate your thoughts but, L-Legal Wife…?"
It seems like she's flustered with what Kunou have called her.
Kunou nodded her head and continued.
"Yes! I heard that you are Ise's master and his lover! So to me, you are the Legal Wife! My mother also said that I need to serve the legal wife well in order to have the Heavenly Dragon's babies…." As soon as Kunou have said that loudly, the fox youkai onee-samas reappeared and blocked our little princess's mouth.
"Kunou-sama, it's still too early to say such things!"
"It's good to leave good first impressions first! If a relationship between the legal wife as well as his mistresses aren't good, [Kyoto – Heavenly Dragon Descendant Plan] will be broken into pieces!"
Kunou is constantly nodding her head while her mouth is still covered.
…. When we stare at them with a suspicious gaze, they just laughed like [Hohohoho] and was intentionally vague about it. They disappeared again afterwards.
W-What is that [Kyoto – Heavenly Dragon Descendent Plan]... does Kyoto Youkais want something from me…? Not only that but Legal wife and my mistress….
Xenovia pointed at herself and asked Irina.
"…I don't know about Asia but I'm also part of his mistresses. Right?"
"For now, we need to just be good to Rias-san"
It seems like those two have some thought after hearing Kunou's words
Both Ravel and Koneko are whispering to each other.
"…Koneko, what is the ranking currently?"
"…Even when we aren't talking about top spots, there are people who we don't even know if they are going to take part or not so it's a complicated situation. Not only that, it seems like that kid is also…."
….what is this. The girls are ignoring me and are just talking to themselves…
F-Fine, let's leave the topic for now. Anyway, it seems like after parting with us at Kyoto, Kunou kept pestering other people as she wants to come and see us. But since Kunou is a princess of the Kyoto Youkais, she can't just come here on her whim.
Yasaka-san and the Youkai around her were perplexed on what to do with her and so, it seems like they ended up contacting Rias…
Anyway, it seems like Kunou didn't just come here to play, but rather, she has an objective.
After mentally preparing herself, Kunou puffed her chest up and proudly proclaimed.
"You guys are building a Shrine for a Dragon? But I heard that since you guys are Devils, you guys don't know how to do so! But don't you guys worry now! The Nine-tail fox…Yasaka's daughter is here! I will teach you from the basics!"
Building the shrine... that's Kunou's [Objective] for coming here, and also a decision that both Rias and Yasaka-san have decided upon in the end. It's a nice idea that solves both [Ohpis's shrine] problem that came up as a topic before and [Kunou being childish] problem for Yasaka-san.
Kunou looked around us and saw Ophis.
"Hmm. Beside from Ise, the only other person I can sense a Dragon's aura is from that lady… You are also a Dragon right?"
Ophis tilted her head and went into [?] mode. At the same time, it's going to be a problem if she says [I Ophis] to her.
To the outsiders, our Infinite Dragon-sama isn't supposed to be here. Since the situation is like this, she needs to be careful of her surroundings.
Before Ophis say anything stupid, I quickly gave an explanation to Kunou.
"Y-Yes! She is O.... no, a Dragon called Phis. For one reason to another, she's doing home stay in my house! Since she's a decedent of a famous Dragon, we were talking about whether we should build a shrine for her… something like that."
I just blurted out whatever came into my head!
"Oh ho. You are saying that by building a shrine, you want to worship this dragon, called Phis, as a [Dragon God]!"
Ah, Kunou just believed whatever I just said without any suspicion. That's a relief.
"I thought we are building a shrine for Ise but… well, it's okay! But where are you guys going to build it?"
After Kunou directed that question at us, we headed to our rooftop.
The rooftop is made into the communal garden. There are flower pots and there is also a small vegetable farm as well. We also have a table and chairs to drink tea so during the holiday, at least one person spend their time here.
Since there is nothing in the corner of the rooftop, we've decided to build the shrine there.
Kunou is constantly nodding her head while inspecting the place we decided.
"What do you think?"
I asked. Kunou then gave us a huge smile and gave us a thumb up.
"Hm! We can build a small shrine with this amount of land! Okay! Since we now know who this shrine is for and decided on the plot, let's quickly obtain the tools and materials!"
Kunou clapped her hands twice and then with a loud bang, smokes appeared and a fox onee-sama reappeared and handed Kunou a wooden box.
That shiny wooden box had an elegant design and feel to it. When she opened the box, there were tools such as a chisel, a plane, a wooden mallet, a saw and so on inside.
"These are historic tools that have been passed down for generations. We use these to refine the materials that are going to be used to build a shrine!"
Ah ha, so these are tools used to build the shrine.
…. No, but I don't know… including me….. When the other Devils saw the tools, our bodies shivered. The only ones that seemed to be fine are people who handled Holy Swords such as Kiba, Xenovia and Irina.
Rossweisse-san spoke up.
"Maybe because the tools are used for sacred purpose, it's giving off a holy aura. If Devils like us touch it, it might burn us. It might be alright if we use a relaxation magic but… it will be good to think for a moment on whether we are going to use these tools or not."
That's right, as Rossweisse-san have said; these tools are giving of a holy aura. So that's why it gave us such chills, it's not as bad as Holy Swords or a Cross but it seems like our bodies will get hurt if we touch them. It's quite inconvenient being a Devil at these times.
Now that I think about it, building a shrine for a Dragon God is a divine ritual.
Hearing that, Kunou made an embarrassed expression.
"Ah, I have not thought that far ahead... Hmm, although I can hold them with no problem... Thinking back, there are only a few from my kind who can use these tools as well."
Kunou is holding them without any problem but it's too much for us to do so. If Azazel-sensei was here, he would give us some advice. He seems to enjoy getting involved in these kinds of stuff. But for some reason, we couldn't see our trouble maker sensei.
"Sensei is quite reliable in these kinds of situations…" Xenovia said. Akeno-san then spoke with a hint of displeasure.
"Azazel-sensei has left saying that he's participating in a [316th Leader of Fallen Angel Mahjong Competition]… Really, dragging even my father and holding a mahjong competition, no one can stop him…!" Akeno-san said while she was slightly dumbfounded. Wait, Mahjong competition?! With Fallen Angel Leaders?!
…. To say that it's a bit too peaceful considering there has been more than 300 competitions, they've been holding them far before the peace talks… Since there are a lot of geeks within the Fallen Angel executives Mahjong might be quite popular among them.
Ah, Maou-samas are also all geeks! Both the high branches of Devils and Fallen Angels are a bunch of weirdoes!
"I'll ask about these tools to my old friend. There are departments back in my home land that are quite well versed in these tools." Rossweisse-san created a small communication circle.
That's our Valkyrie that used to serve Nordic god! Thinking about it, the person who has seen this kind of thing the most closely must have been Rossweisse-san.
After briefly talking about the communication circle, Rossweisse-san spoke.
"I learned some magic from an old friend. If we use this magic on a pair of gloves they said we will be able to use these tools without a problem all day."
They are such great magicians and since they are so kind, the tools that Kunou brought are not going to waste!
Kunou gave a big nod and put her hand up energetically.
"Hm, next are the materials! Let's go and obtain the wood!"
We have decided to split up and look for materials for the shrine.
...I wonder what kind of shrine will be made.
Part 2
The place that I, Rias, Xenovia and Kunou visited is a forest. We came here through teleportation circles but…
Every trees that are in this forests are impressive as it looks like they've been living for centuries… they are stood in front of us with such a height that easily overwhelm us.
… Not only the trees, but the silence of the whole forests gives off a spiritual atmosphere. Maybe because we are devils but our senses are resonating with it. It could be that there are no humans around here as well.
"This is the correct destination, right?" Rias asked Kunou.
Kunou nodded her head in agreement and took a step forward.
"Yes, as expected, Legal-wife-sama is amazing, we have arrived at the exact spot. We have already talked to the god of this mountain and we are allowed to take one aged cedar tree."
Oh ho, so they've already talked to the mountain god here… so we are allowed to take one of these impressive trees. We are thankful for the generosity but at the same time felt like it was a bit of a waste to just use the trees for something so sudden.
"Is it really okay to use such an impressive tree as a building material?" I asked without thinking. Since it is a very old tree, it won't be strange to think that these trees have developed a consciousness. I have this Japanese mind-set that tells me objects can have their own soul, so I feel a bit obligated to ask.
Kunou then said to me
"Ise, don't worry. They told me that there is a tree that was broken into two during the last disaster so we've got special permission to take that."
When we arrived where the tree was… there was a grand tree that has been split in half near the center.
"I heard this tree have been living for around 400 years. They asked us to only take the broken parts and leave the rest."
400 years! T-T-That's impressive! This one's quite a good looking tree!
Xenovia placed her hand on the broken tree.
"So shall we move this one then? I thought I will be taking down the tree with my Durendal."
"Your thought process is still out of place!" I suddenly criticized Xenovia.
For a Devil to chop down a few hundred years old tree that lives in the holy mountain with legendary Holy Sword… That's just so weird that I thought maybe we should do that once just to see what happens!
"Then let's get to work." We started working under Rias's instructions.
First, Kunou gave a ritual to thank both the mountain god and the tree and then, I quickly put on the Balance Breaker armour and held the tree trunk. Xenovia, while taking note from the diagram brought by Kunou, cut the tree trunk using the sword that's been treated with magic (prepared in advanced for this purpose.)
Finally, Rias transported the wood using the teleportation circle.
The destination for these woods is the basement of the Hyoudou residence where the carpenter team is standing by. The wood is being processed there.
On the rooftop, the concrete foundation building team should be the building foundation for the shrine.
… While I was putting wood into the teleportation circle, I suddenly felt ominous about the future.
Will we be able to create the shrine when we've never done carpentry before? It's different from building a simple hut.
Not only do we have to process the tree into building woods but even if all the woods are prepared, we haven't got the skill to make them into a shrine. Since we are Devils, maybe we can simplify the process using our magic but we probably will need help from professionals for technical parts…
Rias asked Kunou.
"Those attendants are professionals at this kind of things right?"
"Yes. They have gone through proper training. We have also prepared the building blueprints in advance. The woods are currently being processed into building materials."
Ah, is that so. Those fox onee-sama are professionals at these kind of things and so, I can feel at ease. They should be charging the operation and giving orders to the ORC members then.
Xenovia and I can relax and send the wood over there.
When Xenovia and I are working in silence, we heard the conversation between Rias and Kunou.
"Kunou is curious at how legal-wife-sama is able to keep her nice figure on her body."
"I don't do anything special to be honest. Besides that, Kunou-chan, well…. When you call me [Legal-wife-sama]… it's a bit uncomfortable."
"Is that so?! I-I do beg your pardon! … If that's the case, should I address you as Madam?"
When Kunou becomes surprised, Rias quietly laughed.
"That's not what I mean. Just call me Rias. Ise also calls me that right? Will I be able to call you [Kunou] like Ise?"
Hearing her words, Kunou's face brightened up.
Kunou, who was tensed when talking to Rias, let go of her tension for the first time.
"I understand, Rias-sama! Please call me [Kunou] from now on!"
"Of course, Kunou."
Oh, it looks like Kunou and Rias became close suddenly! As expected from someone I love, she flattered the nine tail princess with a single smile!
When those two were getting comfortable with each other, Xenovia said something.
"…As expected from the Legal Wife, the pecking order is coming up so naturally. It's good that I joined in early." While giving Rias a glare of respect, Xenovia suddenly said…
"Ise! I've been thinking lately that I should increase my feminine power! And then I will win the inevitable war between the girls of ORC!"
Xenovia said so and energetically chopped the tree but… aren't you mistaking feminine power with something else?! Feminine power doesn't indicate your physical power! It's talking about your charm as a woman!
Well, that answer you gave is just like you, I'm not going to say anymore.
I don't hate the fact that you are a power idiot! But at least control yourself a bit! Kiba, who keep pointing out the importance of technique more than power, is going to just cry his eyes out at this point!
Anyway, in order to build the shrine for Ophis, we continued our work.
At the workshop under the Hyoudou residence, the tree has been processed into the building material and is piled neatly on different parts on the floor.
Coming back from the mountains, we (me, Rias, Xenovia and Kunou) decided to help them with this work. The two attendants / professionals brought by Kunou explained the process carefully in detail so the making of the outline of the shrine wasn't too difficult.
We are now also waiting for the concrete base in which the shrine will sit upon to dry.
The only thing that's left is the Torii and the straw rope used to hang on the shrine but because the orders have been made in advance, all we need to do now is to wait for the delivery. Since it is impossible to build a shrine in one day, we decided to call it a day and rest for now.
My body's aching from not having used my muscle in a long time.
We had our dinner with Kunou's group at the ground floor dining room.
"I'm Kunou. My mother and I were indebted back at Kyoto, so…"
My parents were surprised at Kunou's politeness despite her looks. This girl does have an energetic and selfish side to her but since she's a Youkai princess, it seems like she's been given proper etiquette lessons.
Not only that but they've brought some gifts and they are massive amounts of Kyoto-style Inarisushi.
Kunou's group did forget to hide their fox ears and tails but when my parents saw that…
"Ara, that's cute ears! Your tail accessory is also very cute!"
"Hmm, your shrine maiden costume is not bad."
Well, it seems like they believe the girls are cosplaying as shrine maidens and also wearing these kinds of accessories. Since they kept meeting people with strange and weird logic, their metal abilities are becoming stronger and stronger.
Just like that, Kunou finished the meal with my parents and came back up to her room.
"Ta da! I'm wearing a school uniform!"
Kunou, who's been missing for a little bit, came back wearing Khou academy's female student school uniform!
Even though the uniform looks like it doesn't fit her well and did look baggy, it's definitely Khou academy's school uniform!
"Where did you get that from?"
When I asked, the fox princess put out her chest and replied.
"I asked specially and got it through telemarketing. I heard that this uniform is quite popular among the young women in underworld."
I remembered that. I heard this story before.
During Rias and Sona Kaichou's Rating Game, both Gremory and Sitri wore this school uniform and the young people in underworld got influenced when they watched the battle on television.
It won't be weird if the House of Gremory is selling these uniforms in the Underworld. They are quite good at these kinds of business.
But the uniform that Kunou is wearing should be the smallest size. Even then, her sleeves are still way too big for her. Well, it's cute in its own way!
"It fits you and I'd bet it'll look good on you when you grow up a bit."
When I told her that, Kunou blushed and twisted her body.
"H-Hmm! I will become a woman that will look good in this uniform so look forward to it!"
"I'll be waiting."
"And when I become the [Female High school student], I will enrol to the Khou academy High school division! I already made a promise with my mother as well!"
"Khou academy?"
I wonder how long that will take. I imagined High school version of Kunou… Yes, she will become such a beauty! Judging by the look of Kunou's mother, her b-b-breasts will also become huge! Ah, I'm looking forward to the future!
"… You are thinking about something indecent aren't you?"
Kuu! Koneko's sharp words jabbed my body.
Ravel laughed quietly.
"Ah, Ise-sama. Please don't touch little girls that are smaller than Koneko-chan."
"…I'm not a little kid. In the near future, my breasts will also become large like my onee-sama."
"Ara, we… can't be sure that the younger sister will be glamorous just because her older sister is such a beauty."
"Uuuuuuu, my breasts will definitely become bigger! It'll get bigger than Ravel's!"
Arrra, Koneko and Ravel started their argument yet again. Well, this is a common occurrence but they will make up with each other soon.
"I will also wear it."
….Our Dragon God-sama is also wearing the Khou academy uniform!
It seems like the smallest size just about fit her.
"I, look good?"
"Yes, it looks good. Very cute." When I pet her head, she gave a reaction that she's happy.
"I also want to wear Phis-sama's clothes."
"I also want to wear the shrine maiden clothes."
It seems like those two are getting along well and the atmosphere is great right now.
When our nine tail princess and the Dragon God-sama finished wearing each other's clothes, Irina came back with a box in her hand.
"Since we've eaten our dinner and had our uniform fashion show, let's play a game! Let's all play together to celebrate Kunou-chan coming here! We've got the Underworld Game of Life and I've also prepared the Heaven Game of Life!"
"We also got cards and UNO."
"And Karuta as well!"[11]
Both Xenovia and Asia also brought their games!
Well, Kunou came here to hang out with us today so let's have good time together for the time remaining!
"Then let's have a Hyoudou Residence Games night!"
When I raised my hands and announced this, everyone shouted [Ohhhh!] and gave an enthusiastic reply! And just like that, we started a games night with Kunou and her attendants.
…just then, Akeno-san took her phone out and sighed.
"...it seems like the Fallen Angel Mahjong competition has gone in an all-nighter mode."
It seems like they are also having some kind of situations…
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Well, peaceful days are indeed precious to us!
Part 3
The day after.
After working through the weekend, the shrine construction has gone into the final stage.
While putting together the small wooden materials together, we also put our shrine up on the precise location. The craftsmanship on the materials is so great that we managed to build a small shrine just by following the blueprint. We then placed the completed shrine on top of dried concrete foundation and fixed it into place.
"Well, we've finished."
Kiba sighed. The place he looked towards to is… A beautiful wooden shrine existed!
""Woah~""
Everyone gave a round of applause.
"The Torii have also arrived."
Xenovia brought the red Torii that arrived through the teleportation circles, it was a torii big enough for one person to pass through. We placed the Torii and hung the straw ropes which also arrived with the Torii around the shrine.
"We made this with the leftover woods."
One of attendants placed the wooden box in front of the shrine.
… It's an offering box! Now the shrine looks more like it!
Now that the shrine is looking more and more like a real one, the last decoration to put on is a small statue.
Instead of the Komainu [12], the twin dragon statues are placed on both sides of the shrine. One is coloured red and the other is coloured white.
"Is this the Two Heavenly Dragon statue?"
When I asked Rias, she replied.
"Yup, when I asked O…. No, when I asked Phis which statue she wanted, she said she'd like the red dragon and the white dragon."
Hmm, just like me and Vali?
When I was thinking that, Ophis slapped the red dragon statue. Seeing as how she tilted her head, she's suspecting something!
"Great Red? I will defeat you."
Don't just slap it! That's me and Ddraig! Don't defeat meeeee! Is it always Great Red if they are red?! Give me a break, Dragon-God-Sama…
Well that happened, but after Kunou gave a prayer to the shrine, the shrine have finally completed! Having stood on top of the shrine, Ophis-sama seemed very happy.
Just then, Kunou spoke.
"The ceremony is kept brief but this should be enough. If we did a full ceremony the power of shrine will be too strong for you Devils to handle and so, this should be enough."
Just like Kunou said, I didn't feel any power that makes my body shiver in fear. If it's like this, we won't have any problem having it on top of our roof.
Akeno-san just then thought of something and she opened her mouth.
"Ufufu, for the celebration of shrine's construction, shall we make a wish to Phis?"
Oh, that sounds fun!
Just like that, we gave our prayer to our Dragon-God, Ophis-sama!
Asia's wish
"Let there be peace in this world."
"Peace… World peace, where does peace come from...?"
That was a deep answer.
Koneko's wish
"… I would like Ise-senpai to be less perverted."
"Expect it in the afterlife."
Is it impossible in this life?!
Xenovia's wish
"I want to raise my Feminine power."
"Make Ex-Durendal yours."
That is not what feminine power is!
Akeno-san's wish
"I would like my cooking to get better."
"I will also like it."
So will I!
Ravel's wish
"I want my height to grow."
"Drink milk every day."
Isn't that just a simple advice?!
Irina's wish
"I wonder if it's alright for a Christian to wish to a Dragon-God…"
"I'm more powerful than Michael".
What's up with that illogical reasoning?! Also why are you smug about it?!
Kiba's wish
"Hmm, I wish that we get more job of the Devils."
"…zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…"
She's sleeping! At least make Kiba's proper wish come true!
Rossweisse-san's wish
"I wish for a boyfriend and money"
"Pity"
Pity!
Gasper's wish
"Instead of feminine power, I would like more masculine power."
"Mii-tan"
What?! How does she know him?!
Kunou's wish
"Although I've got many wishes, as long as Kyoto is peaceful, I'm happy!"
"Thanks for the Shrine"
Both of you did well!
Rias's wish
"Not as big as Asia, but I would like everyone in this town to live happily."
"I will protect the peace in this town"
If Ophis really makes her mind up, no one will be able to attack this town!
… Well, everyone has made their wish meaning only I remained.
"… It's obvious that you will wish for something perverted."
Koneko's on point as usual! I nearly wished to do some perverted things with the girls! Anyway, I will now pray for my wish.
"Although we are getting involved in all sorts of incidents but I wish to live with everyone peacefully!"
We are always getting involved in various incidents, so our daily life can easily get interrupted. That is why I wish for us to live peacefully and if that daily life includes perverted things, it will be great!
"… Don't worry Ise, I will always look out for Ise. I will help you whenever. Ise is my friend."
… Hehe, this is reassuring. But to make sure Ophis does not get involved in the front line, it will be my duty as a [friend].
When I was rethinking that, someone came up to the rooftop.
"Haaaam~ the sunlight after staying awake for the whole night is too strong…" it was Azazel-sensei! It seems like the Mahjong competition which went on for the whole night ended.
"How did it end?
When I asked, he shouted [Baraqiel won!] and exploded. Akeno-san, who was near, shook her head in disbelief.
"Oh ho~ so this is the Dragon-God's shrine, it's well made. As expected, Kunou is the Nine-tail princess."
When Sensei gave his compliment, Kunou said [Obviously] and puffed her chest forward.
"Everyone is making their wish." When I explained, sensei came forward to Ophis and put his hands together.
"Then shall I also make a wish! Hmm, please give a more lenient way of thinking to that bastard, Shemhazai. Please make Baraqiel more flexible and please make more cute angels fall since we haven't got any executives and it will be better if you make Seraph Gabriel fall. That bastard Michael is giving us everything that could be done in their side so it'll be best if all of Heaven fall. And the King of Heaven is also such an annoying person so I hope he trips while walking and break his nose!"
Maybe it's because he stayed awake for the whole night but sensei spewed out everything like a canon!
For Gabriel-san to fall, that will actually be quite great! If the Beauty, Gabriel-sama, the owner of that perfect body while also being a bit of an air head, becomes a seductive Fallen Angel, it will just be amazing!
After hearing sensei's wish, my imagination ran wild.
Just then, the sky became dark with cloud and started to strike lightening. And right after….
Bang! A Single lightning struck from the sky!
The lightning struck sensei who was wishing for something evilllllll! Ack, the lightning also struck through meeeeee!
The lightning went through both of our bodies!
"Uuuuuuuuugh!"
"Kyaaaaaaaaa!"
Having been struck by lightning, both sensei and I got roasted.
