The Occult (2)

The journey to the student council office was quiet.

The atmosphere was awkward.

Kamijou just simply followed the senior Momo to the student council office while ignoring the jealous and envious gazes of the students around namely the boys.

...There is nothing that can be done.

Kamijou thought. He was the introverted type so starting a conservation wasn't really his cup of tea especially if it was with someone he didn't know.

He hated large crowds and had difficulty forming relationships yet he found no issue in giving someone a helping hand in times of need.

Simply put, he was a very unusual kind of guy. But it didn't mean he was the awkward type.

"We are here."

Says Momo as they reached a huge double-handled door.

...This is the student council room?

Kamijou tilted his head in confusion. Why did it feel like the student council office was much bigger than the principal office. Was that even allowed?

"Oh right."

He remembered the student council president was a supernatural being from a manga book known as a devil. She must have some mind influencing magic to cause this change and some others things relating to her goals.

Devils sure have life on easy mode, huh? Kamijou sighed. If he possessed that kind of power maybe he wouldn't always be getting the short end of the stick. Realistically, he had that kind of power, he wouldn't use it to meet selfish reasons.

Kamijou opened the double-handled door and walked inside along with Momo.

But as he stepped into the room, something occurred.

"?"

There was this silent sound of something being blown apart.

The sound of an imagery glass scattering.

...Huh, What just happened?

Kamijou thought as he glanced at his right hand. His right hand negated something just now but what exactly? A barrier?

Even so, it was a strange feeling. It was similar to tripping over something but not knowing what exactly caused you to trip.

Kamijou wasn't the only one in the room to notice this change.

"Huh? That's strange. Did you disable the barrier?"

A voice was heard. The voice was actually a whisper but it still entered Kamijou's ears.

"No, I thought you did."

Says another whispering voice.

Kamijou's attention was drawn to the people present in the room. Naturally, he saw Sona and her assisant Tsubaki. However, he didn't expect to see were a red-haired beauty and a familiar face.

Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima.

Rias was sitting on a couch made of leather material while Himejima-senpai was standing behind her as if befitting her title as Rias' queen. However, the curious Kamijou was focused on something else.

(Why the hell are those things so big? Is she a succubus or something?)

Kamijou's eyes were fixed on her huge hearts. He couldn't believe he touched those things the other day. Akeno was rather beautiful yet she had a very lewd body as if it was perfectly crafted to seduce men.

The same could be said about Rias and Tsubaki, even though the hearts of the latter was smaller than the former. But the same can't be said for the student council president herself.

When the eyes of Kamijou landed on Sona, he sighed. She turned out to be the unfortunate one that was not blessed with good genes.

When Sona noticed Kamijou's gaze, she became offended for some reason. Kamijou then noticed Koneko munching on some youkan.

She was eating silently and wore the same sleepy expression as they first met.

When she realised he had entered, she looked at Kamijou and her expression seemed to brighten a little.

Koneko nodded before she went back to eating her youkan.

"I have called Kamijou-san as you requested, Kaicho."

Says the white-haired Momo.

"Thank you Momo. You may return."

In response to Sona's words, Momo gave a respective bow and left the room.

"Good afternoon, Kaicho. You wanted to see me? I'm not in trouble, right?"

"No, nothing of the sorts. Why don't you have a seat?"

Sona gestured for Kamijou to sit on the couch opposite the one Rias-senpai was sitting on.

Kamijou nodded and approached the couch. As he did, he greeted Rias and the black haired succubus.

"It's nice to meet you. My name is Ryuji Kamijou."

"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Kamijou Ryuji-kun. No, can I call you Ryuji?"

Says Rias with a sweet voice as if to charm him.

"Sure. I don't really mind."

"That's great. My name is Rias Gremory and I'm the president of the Occult Research Club. Oh, and this is Akeno Himejima. She's the vice president of occult research club."

Rias introducted the smiling Himejima-senpai besides her.

"My, my, Buchou. You don't need to introduce me. I've already met Ryuji-kun."

Says the smiling Akeno.

"Is that so?"

"Yeah, that's right. Although I wish we met on normal circumstances."

Kamijou made a wryly smile.

An "Ah!" escaped Rias' lips as she suddenly remembered that strange rumour going around.

"I see. So you are the one the boys call the public enemy, right?"

As she said so, she and Akeno began to giggle.

PLEASE, DON'T TEASE ME!!!

Kamijou screamed inwardly. He was rather weak-hearted so if two seniors teased him about that incident, it will be very bad.

Ignoring the giggle of Rias and Akeno, Kamijou sat down on the couch.

"And this is Koneko Toujou. She's also a member of the occult research club."

Rias introducted Koneko who eating her youkan.

"It's good to see again, Koneko."

Koneko only nodded in response.

"Since we are all done with the introductions, I believe we should get started."

Says Sona with a serious tone. It seems they were finally entering the main subject matter.

"I will get straight to the point, Kamijou. We are all devils."

Oh wow, she really got straight to the point. Kamijou thought. And the other shocking fact was that she said that without any hesitation.

"Here's your tea."

"Ah, thank you."

Akeno gave Kamijou the tea she had made. He drank it quickly.

"Hmm, It's very good."

"Ara ara. Thank you very much."

Akeno starts laughing very happily by saying "Ufufu".

"Akeno, you sit over here as well."

"Yes, Buchou."

Akeno sat down next to Rias. Then everyone looked at Kamijou, waiting for his response.

Why are you all staring at me like that? Kamijou thought, nervously. Of course, Kamijou wasn't the shy type but if they all stared at him like that, then it's natural he will get nervous.

"So let me get this straight, you are saying you're supernatural creatures from a fantasy book, is that correct?"

Says Kamijou.

"Yes, that's correct. Devils exists and the same can be said for other supernatural beings such as angels from heaven and beings that have fallen from grace, the fallen angels."

Says Rias.

"As recorded in myth, Devils lives in a realm known as the Underworld. In the human world, it is called Hell. Devils, Angels and Fallen. The three races have existed since ancient times and have been at war with each other. The Devils and Fallen Angels have been fighting over possession of the Underworld. The Underworld is split into two areas, one for Devils and one for Fallen Angels. The Devils form pacts with humans and receive their sacrifices and increase their strength. The Fallen Angels on the other hand control humans to eliminate Devils. At this point the Angels come in to destroy these two races on God's orders. This has been going on since ancient times."

Sona explained after Rias.

Anybody would have been shocked if they heard what the girls were saying. But not Ryuji Kamijou. From birth, he has always known about the supernatural. After all, there was his right hand.

"Basically, you are saying the three races have been hiding in the shadows and controlling human actions."

Says Kamijou as if to reconfirm.

"Yes, you are correct about that. Because of the great war hundred years ago, the numbers of the three races reduced drastically. For that reason, the races uses humans as a way to expand their numbers. You may say we are dependent on humans to survive. Hmm,"

Sona paused her explanation as she noticed something strange.

"That's strange, you're taking all of this too smoothly. You don't seem all that surprised."

"Well." Kamijou scratched his head. "I've always been aware about the supernatural but vaguely. But just the other day, I was attacked by a supernatural being of sorts."

He seemed to have gotten everybody attention especially when he said he was attacked.

"Can you please explain?" Says Rias.

"Last week, a cute girl confessed to me and asked to be my girlfriend. I accepted and then we agreed to meet up on Saturday for our date. On the date's conclusion though, she revealed herself as a fallen angel and tried to kill me."

"A Fallen?"

"Yes. You don't believe me?"

"No, I do but... did you perhaps hear her name?"

"I believe her name was Raynare. Yeah, that's right."

Hearing Kamijou's words, Rias began to ponder.

"That's strange. Why would she decide to attack a normal human? I don't think they will go around attacking people especially when they are in devil's territory. They are not that reckless."

"I agree."

Sona jumped into the conversation.

"If she approached you then she must have felt you were a threat." Then she added. "Speaking of which, how did you escape her? I doubt she will just let you go."

"Well, about that...How do I explain this."

Kamijou was a bit unsure of what to say. It's not everyday that he gets to explain his right hand to others. But he was not going to mention his right hand specifically.

"You see, I have very special power. I've had it since birth."

"I see."

"Basically If I touch it, I can interfere with any magical power. You can think of it as a magic disturber. That's how I was able to defeat that fallen angel."

Explained Kamijou. Although he didn't lie but it was not full capabilities of his Imagine Breaker.

His right hand can negate any form of supernatural forces. In other words, his right hand was the ultimate nemesis of the supernatural world. So there was no way he was going to tell this young devils.

No matter how nice they are, they are still devils. If he told them he has the ability to seal any supernatural power, one of them will obviously tell their siblings. And unfortunately, their siblings happened to be the rulers of the underworld. Plus, even telling them this was risky.

"Hmm, that's odd. I have never heard of any sacred gear with that description. How about you, Rias?"

"No, this is the first time I'm hearing about such a power."

To be put up with his act, Kamijou seem confused.

"Sacred gears? What are those?"

Maybe it was because he had an unknown talent for acting, he didn't seem suspicious.

This time, Himejima-senpai spoke.

"Sacred Gears are special powers bestowed to certain humans. For example, most of the people whose names are recorded in history are said to be possessors of a Sacred Gear. They used the power of their Sacred Gear to record their name in history."

"Presently, there are people who possess Sacred Gears within their bodies. You know those people who play an important role worldwide? Most of those people possess a Sacred Gear."

Rias explained after Akeno.

"So basically, you are saying that fallen angel approached me because she felt I possessed one of those sacred gears, right?"

"Yes. She must have approached you is so she could check if you possessed one. She must have received a weak response from it. That's why she took her time checking you. Then she confirmed it. That you were a human who possessed a Sacred Gear, she chose to eliminate you. Even so, I have never heard of a sacred gear that can negate magic. Perhaps is it a rare kind we have never heard about?" Says Rias.

"I don't believe such a sacred gear exists."

As if proving she was the smartest in the room, Sona immediately noticed something off about Kamijou's story.

"If such a sacred gear existed, then it would have been known about the three factions. Sacred gears have been passed down from humans to humans since ancient times. Don't you think it's odd that we haven't heard anything about this sacred gear?"

Sona narrowed her eyes at Kamijou. She was definitely not going to buy his story.

"But it is true though." Says Kamijou.

Even if she denied it, it was unmistakable that Kamijou possessed an unusual power. Namely, his right hand.

"Besides, I negated something the moment I entered here."

Sona's eyes lit up in realisation.

"Even so, we are going to need better proof than that."

It seems that wasn't enough.

"This is going nowhere." Kamijou was starting to get annoyed. "You aren't going to believe me until I destory something, right? Then, show me something?"

"I know."

Rias stood up from her couch and spread her hands around.

"How about this? This uniform of mine has been reinforced using the magic of devils. Not even a knife or a bullet will even put a scratch on it."

She really looked like it was showcasing her uniform.

"Hmm, I see. If that was the case, it would be torn to pieces if I touched it, right?"

"Yes, but only if your power is real."

"Perfect!!" shouted Kamijou as he grabbed Rias' shoulder.

...Wait… huh?

Kamijou cooled his head and thought.

If what Rias was saying was true and this fabric of clothing was created using demonic power, won't negating it tear her clothes to pieces?

"Huuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!?"

Kamijou reflexively yelled out at the sudden premonition.

But…

…

…

…?

"Ehhhhhhh? ...Huh?"

Nothing happened. Nothing happened at all.

Jeez, don't scare me like that. He thought and released a sigh of relief.

"See? What was all this about negating magic? Nothing happened. Don't you know, It's not good to l..."

Despite saying it smugly enough, Rias' mouth was soon silenced. Fragments of her uniform suddenly exploded in all directions.

"...."

"...."

"...."

Silence hung in the air. Maybe it was because how unexpected that was, everyone just froze in place as if they were statues.

Rias slowly looked down and her face quickly turn into the colour of her hair.

To sum it up, she was completely nude and everyone could see everything especially Kamijou was still touching her shoulder.