America

On a scorching summer's day I find myself in the centre of New York city in America, taking somewhat of a break from my work to finally acquire an item that I've been looking for for a while now. As I have an immunity with the church they aren't so concerned if I have my own holy sword, even if it's just one of those disposable light sticks. Today I was trying to find the Holy Sword of Control, the strongest Excalibur fragment because it is the Holy version of my clan's demonic sword. Excalibur Ruler, as it's rightly called, trumps the first of my two King Blades as rather than controlling just animals Ruler controls anything you want that's alive. That helps me in both Clan and Maou related jobs.

Excalibur Ruler is only one of seven fragments from the legendary Excalibur. The other 6 are called Excalibur Destruction, Excalibur Mimic, Excalibur Rapidly, Excalibur Blessing, Excalibur Nightmare and Excalibur Transparency. Those 6 fragments were held by the church and all bar Excalibur Blessing currently had it's own wielder. Excalibur Ruler doesn't and is logged in the Church as missing, Excalibur Ruler was stolen shortly after being freshly forged. You don't have to hack into the Church to know why, the thief obviously wanted to do something bad with it. Either control animals or do something unjust and i'm happy that the idiot believed he could do it as because it'll be mine very shortly, though I have been asked by Gabriel herself to inform her if I ever acquire a holy sword that I hadn't made myself. They would the second part of my 3-part sword collection.

I own the King Blades, swords that belong to the head of Zagan which is still currently me. The legendary Katana, Honjo Masamune, which I 'found' a year or so back during a dig site in Japan. Finally my Dragon Blades, 6 Katanas made from my holy scales with their own enchantment out of Fire, Wind, Water, Ice, Lightning and Earth. They aren't as strong as the true Holy Swords made by God but they are definitely stronger than the mass produced ones, I would guess that they are around the same level of strength as the Excaliburs but only due to being part dragon for that instinctive destructive ability.

The reason why I am in New York is because it's here, I recognized it in a photo of some local celebs who is an actor in one of those ridiculous soap operas. The good thing for me is that the church doesn't have that much influence in the big cities of America, they revolve around the smaller places which you could possibly call the boon docks. I'm not too sure, I've been around for a while but I haven't been to America until now. I'm only here because of the sword as well, I've been invited to parties here for a few years now thanks to my work as a professional model which somehow makes you a model as well. That doesn't make sense to me at all and thus, I neglected to do photo shoots for clothes but it may of also been because Serafall would be angry with me if I did. She can be very possessive over this, only she can dress me up in other clothes supposedly. Let's just say that my current fame is enough for this local celeb to invite me to his party.

I'd normally have one option of get in and get out but that is normally a work related option. This isn't work and this is America, I can trash the place in the process. I could probably spike the punch so they have the shits for a while, though i'm not sure if I would remember to not drink from it afterwards. The one problem I did have was that it's early, real early. The party doesn't officially start for another 6 hours so I've got at least 4 and a half to waste thus I decided to do one thing for now until I think of something better.

I took out my phone and dialled a number which answered before a ring could be heard.

"Niren-sama! Is that you?! Ohmigod!"

It was one of my pawns, Valcon Carmilla, a vampire from the Carmilla faction who was kicked out due to her relationship with enemies. She was way too loving and a huge pain in my ass most of the time, regret is the top feeling I have around her. She is hella strong though, she has beat me a few times in magic-orientated combat. There is also the neck biting, I am the only male close to her too … well … if you don't count Byakko and Du.

"Yeah Val it's me. How are you guys holding up with me away?"

There was silence, for a good few seconds too.

"Val?"

"Yes Niren-sama. I fainted a little. We are good, Holly is at the reigns with Mari and Vul is still treading the fine line."

"What's she doing this time?"

"She said she's gonna find some cheaters."

Cheaters huh? So that'd mean she is going to hang with the prostitutes for a while. I hope she can refrain from killing the guy straight away if she catches one this time.

"Sounds like normal. How are the animal trio doing?"

"Bya-bou is enjoying having the maids rub his belly. Du was whining so Levi-sama took him to cosplay in your place and Tiamat is over in the dragon's area something about finally doing what you told her to do."

I wonder if it's only Holly that is doing work properly, well Claryce and Hime are probably doing things correctly. They are my knights after all. That leaves Elrisica and Kuroka, i'd wager that they are playing poker again with some nobles conning them out of their money. Those two do too well for their own good at times, it's a good job they are strong enough to deal with the Mafia boss devils.

"So Byakko is doing as he always does. Du, I feel extremely sorry for although the pictures afterwards will be hilarious and Tiamat, don't let anyone drink what she comes back with. They can be potent to anyone who isn't a dragon."

"Isn't a dragon? Did you make her go to get dragon apples again for cider?"

"That I did, Val. We haven't had it in a while."

"But you know why that is, right?"

"Remind me."

"You were part way through a case and were still a little intoxicated at the time. A guy wouldn't spill the beans so you had sex with his wife and mistress in front of him, both at the same time at that. Then you cut his dick in half after he still didn't confess. I'm honestly still surprised that the wife and mistress agreed to it so quickly."

I surely remember that case, it was a fun one but I don't remember being drunk at the time. I wonder how many of my other escapades happened because I was drunk? Actually, aren't those two maids for me now … probably.

"Well, you know i'm the Underworld's most handsome devil. There are polls and magazines to prove it. Plus i'm a dragon, bitches love dragons."

"That is true, you are quite insatiable. I haven't bitten you in a long time though, I need it. I NEED IT!"

This would probably be a good time to hang up, I don't want my ears to hurt as she becomes insane. So that's what I did, I ended the call and put my phone away in my pocket and Valcon did as well as I thought. I wasted a good few minutes with that call.

I guess I can cause some havoc to take up some time.

…

A few hours later and I find myself slightly tipsy in the driver's seat of a swat van coming to a stop in the basement of the high-rise building that will be holding the party. The hotel itself was a five-star one and the valet looked pretty confused when I stepped out of the armoured vehicle, even more so when he recognised who I was but what can you do. Celebrities are crazy folk.

After giving the strange keys to the valet, I left the underground parking station and went upwards finding myself in the main lobby as other 'celebrities' started to arrive signing in with the guards. I stood next to the elevator by my lonesome as I wondered how the paparazzi got into this building, I thought the guards wouldn't have let them in. Well, this is my first time in America, c'mon the first thing I did was steal a Swat truck.

The great thing about parties for me is that my features are highly distinguishable. I never change my clothes, well the design anyway, my hair is unlike any other plus you aren't likely to find a guy with hair straight out of a manga and there are no such things as scarlet coloured contacts. I'm truly one of a kind, whether you know the full truth or not. Because of all that I never have to wait at doors just like right now. As I made my way from the elevator my bright hair caught the people's attention and the bodyguards created a path for me like they were splitting the red sea, not sure if that's ironic or not. A simple nod came from the bodyguard with the typical clipboard and allowed me into the elevator I shared with some other celebrity who tried to catch my attention but when I tilted my head because I didn't know who they were they stopped and rode the elevator up with me in silence.

The elevator opened to music, if you ignored the fact that you could hear the music halfway through the ride up. I instantly made my way to the punch and spiked it, grabbed a drink from beside the bowl not caring for human illnesses and ventured through the party doing some sort of shuffle that people do when they aren't in full dance mode. What is it even called though?

"Niren Zagan!"

I turned to see the no-name celebrity that invited me here to this party with a woman on each arm. Two women who wore skimpy, revealing dresses so they could have free drinks and meet celebrities, possibly even taste one or two of them. Take that as an innuendo if you want, it could very well go that way in the end.

"Yo."

I replied to him rather lifelessly causing him to trip up slightly. When he regained his composure he looked a little shocked.

"I'm grateful that you accepted my party. I had heard that you never came to America let alone their parties, you are in for a hell of a night my friend."

"I bet I am."

I don't think this could ever get as close as a normal night in the Underworld, those things are great. Booze and bitches everywhere.

"Thanks for coming, help yourself to whatever. Whether it's the ladies or the alcohol, we got rooms above if ya want to use one."

I just give him a simple nod and turned away before I seriously thought about the temptation. Maybe attending a party without Serafall is not a good idea, especially one where I arrive early after stealing from the NYPD swat team.

To take my mind away from potentially cheating even if it is through Alcohol, I flushed out my demonic powers and found the sword in a room not to far away from me but a problem being that there was other supernatural here. I briskly made my way into the room which held the sword, Excalibur Ruler. I couldn't help but shake my head as I saw that it was the main floor where everyone was dancing and that it was above the god damn fire place. Still, if I wasn't so awesome it'd be a problem.

I made my way to a place that was as remote as I could get but with the ability to still see the sword and made a magic circle on the wall next to my right hand and on the plaque that is holding the sword. I reached into the magic circle causing my hand to go through the other side and I took a hold on the sword's handle. I pulled on it quickly and took it from there and dispelled the magic circle. Bringing the sword down to be parallel with my leg, I patted it against my leg causing it to disappear into my pocket dimension.

It was a job well done but not fully complete, the supernatural presences were nearby. I decided to walk straight to them and after I turned a corner I saw a man I know pretty well along with one other man who had short blonde hair.

"Yo Vali, what brings you here to this 'supposed celebrity' party?"

"The sword you took."

"Well, unfortunately for you i'm more obliged than you are Vali. Although your friend is another thing, I can feel the power of his sword."

The power in his was intense, very strong. I could even see Vali slightly irritated by it. The only holy swords that could create this type of reaction at this size are Caliburn, Ascalon and the Kusanagi. The Ascalon is still in Heaven and I believe Griselda Quarta of the church holds onto to Kusanagi personally, until a Japanese recruit is strong enough. I'm really tempted to either steal it or make them give it to me.

"If I'd have to guess the sword would be Caliburn. Am I right, Pendragon?"

The blonde man let out a sigh letting me know that I was correct. After all, Caliburn was said to be the only sword kept within it's possessor's family line. Caliburn was the strongest Holy Sword and also known as the King Holy Sword. Even a beginner could use that sword and kill a high-class devil quickly, even the famed Phoenix regeneration is destroyed by the sword.

"So Vali, are you gonna try and beat me to take it? You know how our last spar ended."

"As much as I regret declining a battle, you aren't the type of person to allow bystanders to be in the slightest harm. Neither Arthur or I want to die just yet."

"That's a good Lucifer, say hi to Bikou for me."

"You know about Bikou?"

I was just about to turn away as both Vali and Arthur looked surprised. I stretched the neck on my t-shirt showing them the mark left by Ophis.

"Ophis-chan tells me everything, plus she marked me as her mate. So don't you boys try anything on my devils or you are in for a world of hurt from one of us. See ya."

I left the two members of Khaos brigade alone and decided to ride the party out by deciding to forego the alcohol for the rest of the party.

I know i said this would be written randomly but i didn't expect myself to write each chapter so easily in between the others.

Though this chapter did go well, especially showing Niren a bit more and his peerage. I put in that phone call literally just to introduce his peerage into the story and it is pretty much a harem. Well it is a harem but not on Raiser's level although if you count outside of the peerage then Niren blows Raiser out of the park, maybe even the world.

Anyway, i will know give you all some more basic info on each peerage member.

Queen - Holly Green - British - Innovate Clear

Bishop x2 - Kuroka - Nekoshou

Rook - Byakko - Divine White Tiger

Rook - Tiamat - Chaos Karma Dragon - Dragon King

Knight - Fujiwara Hime - Japanese

Knight - Claryce Zel'wyr - Night Elf

Pawn x2 - Valcon Carmilla - Vampire - Daywalker

Pawn x2 - Vul - Kitsune

Pawn - Mari Heilstrum - German - Twilight Healing

Pawn - Elrisica Flores - Lamia

Pawn - Du - Cwn Annwn