Chapter 8 - The Night!

Issei watched as the woman beat the god of the Dead who didn't even defend himself. He remained silent, giving them space knowing the god was nothing more than a wounded man and needed healing. 

He understood the emotions that ran through Hades at the moment from guilt, shame, anger to remorse and disbelief that his beloved had returned to him. 

"Guess things have calmed down huh?" He turned to his side finding Irene flying towards him holding the unconscious Thanatos throwing to the side like a ragdoll and walked closer to kiss issei on the cheek turning her attention to the other couple who was now at each other embrace. 

Hades apologizing to his wife slowly changing his form into something that was like his former self. He turned into a massive, hulking figure, significantly larger than any human.

He has gray skin, red eyes with black sclera, and long, wavy, black hair. Notably, he also possesses a waist-length mustache whose two halves intersect each other across his upper chest, forming the shape of his symbol, Gigaros.

He wears decadent red robes adorned with numerous pieces of golden, gem-encrusted jewelry with a skull motif. There is a flame-colored wreath laurel upon his head. Hades's bare feet emit a fiery glow and singe the ground as he walks. This was the image that Hades once had that didn't strike mortal souls fear only authority and fair judgement. 

Hades felt happy for the first time in millenia turning to face Issei who smiled and without hesitation kneel down before him.  

"...I, God of the Dead, Ruler of the realm of the dead, offer my utmost loyalty and servitude for what you've given me can never compare to anything in this world. Anything you ask, I shall do it without hesitation and solemnly swear to the river Styx that I shall never betray thee." 

Hades' deep voice reverberates giving a powerful feeling, causing something to shake with Issei noticing a presence and like tribulation strike down into the god of the dead. Issei was surprised knowing that swearing to the river Styx was not to be taken lightly since breaking them would bring forth the wrath of Goddess Styx. 

He never met her, however, she was within a section of the underworld between the realm of the dead and Cocytus. Her power was known to be unique as it was like a curse or a cancer that slowly erodes the Gods and slowly kills them the more they break the oath. Even Nyx is susceptible to it, though not by long shot.

"I am as well, Persophone, Goddess of spring, swear to give my loyalty to you and may the river Styx me if I betray thee." Issei looks down at the couple, seemingly showing that they are willing to bow down to him. 

"Stand up, I accept your loyalty, however, your crimes to the human world cannot be cleansed that easily." Hades understood it having regained his clarity and memories of his action now haunts him seeking to redeem him from the shame that now holds him. 

He had neglected his duty and conspired against those who wanted conflict to end. Hades was the kindest among the three godheads in the mount Olympus and was the most loyal to his spouse even times he was tempted to find another but didn't. 

"I know, your divinity gave me clarity of the sin I've committed…." Hades felt the purest form of light illuminating from Issei who was like a still ocean reflecting the azure sky. His clear mind finally senses that his divine power transcends every god in the world. 

"Then, we can discuss further at a better place. For how long are you going to hide and wait?" Issei looked in a certain direction and a group of Grim reapers appeared led by a larger and more powerful one next to a little girl Issei instantly recognized. 

The moment Bennia met his eyes instantly felt like an electrifying sensation experiencing the same situation as the woman before her. Issei was confident that they had their memories locked somewhere and would find a way to reawaken them. 

"Forgive our transgression, I am Orcus and….who are you and what happened here?" He was perplexed having witnessed their Goddess to suddenly be revived and their former leader having kneel down towards an unknown assailant.  

"There is quite a lot to discuss. Is there a place for us to talk?" Hades nodded and said.

"We can discuss everything in my castle." Issei didn't say anything, turning his attention to Thanatos who held out his hand before he suddenly vanished, sending the God of death within the prison inside his personal world. 

He doubted his Dragonoids would be defeated to weaken Thanatos, not to mention Issei practically a god inside the dimension as it grew proportionally to him. This made the spectator astonished and perplexed wondering where he sent.

Unlike Hades, Thanatos' true intent of destroying the other faction even wanted to dominate them by making Satan Class devil using the research stored inside Koneko's hair clip. 

Eventually everyone came to his castle in a conference room where Orcus had hard time progressing everything when Issei told what had happened and his intention.

"Your saying that I'll be in charge of this realm from now on while Hades will continue to act as he did with the reason being that he'll be a spy against a group of terrorists?" Issei nodded as Orcus clarified everything. He didn't tell everything but the situation currently happening. 

His main priority at the moment would be to stop any ongoing conflict and ensure once he leaves to fight the outer gods then he can rest easy knowing they'll be alright. 

Issei has no intention of staying in Draconic Deus and intends to leave temporarily to grow stronger bringing few people with him in his adventure.

His end goal is to eradicate or seal the Outer god preventing them from continuing to destroy worlds and ruin lives.

"Indeed, I've done my investigation and can see you have fondness in mortal lives." Issei glanced at Bennia with a loving smile who made the young girl confused and should be creeped out but she felt as though she knew him all her life. 

Irene sitting on his lap suddenly snuggled herself into Issei's chest making Bennia annoyed and jealous for unknown reason looking at her chest and Irene's before sighing. 

Orcus noticed his gaze and frown yet somehow knew he was a person trustworthy. His instinct told him something and said.

"That face…it's not your real face is it?" Issei didn't hide it and nodded, spreading his sense before erecting a barrier to ensure no one would see his face reverting into his younger self.

"Indeed, I do not want to associate this face with people I care for." He does plan on creating monsters to protect them from the shadow but at the moment he is not taking risks. 

"Then why would you suddenly show your face? Aren't you afraid that I might leak it?" Orcus tried to confront him yet was surprised when Issei laughed surprised everyone, even Hades showing how confident Issei was at the situation.

"I know what I'm doing and who to trust. I intend to form a treaty with every faction to unite them or rather make a peace treaty to ensure no more wars and conflict ever arrives." Issei spoke as if it was a promise and achieved it without fail. He does not know the complete scope of the effect of his arrival and considers everything.

Events had been removed and tragedy were avoided yet Issei still considered his action would greatly affect the masses therefore does not intend to act without a proper plan. The reason why he attacked Hades is because he had everything under control. 

He couldn't find Khaos Brigade that easily especially how it likely branches or even worse had contact with the Outer Gods that he hopes isn't the case. 

"...How do you intend to do this?" Orcus asked since bad blood was still fresh among the other faction.

"I'm an outsider and won't join any faction, becoming a force that keeps things in check." Issei unknowingly becomes the ruler of every faction and becomes the light and symbol. 

He couldn't join Rias's peerage nor does he intend to be under the devil society knowing his strength alone brings imbalance causing other factions to plot against them. Orcus looked at the long term and nodded.

"Very well, I shall maintain this realm and turn it into a better place." Issei nodded and after a while, he eliminated the Grim reapers who were against the new rule and left the place. Bennia looked at him drawn toward Issei wanting to be by his side for some reason. 

"Lord Issei, may I request something?" Issei stopped for a moment looking at Orcus and from the way he looked at them knew what he was planning to do. 

"What would that be?"

"Can you bring my daughter to accompany me to act as representative and servant in your endeavors?" 

Orcus trusted his intuition and saw him as the perfect candidate for his daughter. Having a powerful in-law would be beneficial and seeing his daughter being eyeing to him shows she was attracted to him. 

'.....Perhaps I should finally talk to my children. My two daughters should be with their grandmother. Zagreus should be with Artemis.' Hades looking at his former subordinates now superior, basically bethroning his daughter to issei. He also intends to be there for his daughter when the time comes.

'However, I should fix what I've broken.' Hades looked at his wife who held his hand tightly showing that she won't be going anywhere, anymore. On the other hand, Issei smiled looking at Bennia's face to slightly blush. 

"Very well then. What's your name?" Issei pretended to not know her fearing that it could trigger their memories from being completely restored that would result in insanity and madness.

He needs to find someone to restore their memories without caring if they go crazy or not. At the moment, there are few candidates namely Diodora Astaroth.

"Bennia Orcus, it's nice to meet you, Lord Issei."

Her voice filled Issei with another nostalgia where she was a fan of his Oppai dragon series. Issei has no plan on doing them but does intend to make a show for children to spread hope. He won't be the Oppai dragon but the Blazing truth of hope. 

"Likewise. I'll visit some time and Bennia-san is free to return anytime. Come, there are still places I need to visit." She nodded as they gave their farewells leaving them in their task to restore the Realm of the dead where within the wasteland a flower seemed to bloom revealing a miracle that even in the dread and darkness place can illuminate miracles.

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Innovation Clear dimension

1:30 Time dilution. 

Issei's residence. 

Issei took Bennia to his Personal world for the time being to adjust and rethink his course of action having arrived at a floating palace requested by Irene who told him that a high class home was deserving of True Dragon God King. He thought it was a bit too much but Issei didn't care that much since it was a small thing. 

The dimensions had expanded even further that it was essentially turning into an entirely new world. Issei couldn't bring things he makes using the sacred gear does not mean he could use other methods nor use his own power to make them. 

He had train and can't insight that Dimensional Lost and Innovation Clear are needed to form an entirely new sacred gear that Issei plans on fusing to can mastery over spatial dimension. However, that is a story for another time.

At the moment, Bennia was surprised when she arrived in another dimension and almost fainted upon sensing the vast amount of Dragons and monsters that she hadn't seen before flying around bowing before Issei as they stride through the hallway. 

"Where are we, Lord Issei?" Bennia asked curiously wishing to start a conversation with her new master.

"Just call me, Issei, Bennia-san."

He was her husband and would be awkward to address him as such. Though, Issei isn't arrogant and self centered enough to say they are his wife at the moment willing to respect them until they regain their memories or fall for him. 

"As for your question, this place is a dimension that I've made along with the creature you see."

Bennia was shocked the more he spoke about the place as he explained most of them. She didn't expect Issei to be this powerful because there are some dragons with Ultimate class and beyond. 

"Amazing. Does that mean no one is ruling over the cycle of soul? There isn't any Heaven and Realm of the dead?" Bennia said.

"It's still a work in progress and I've only used this place as a training ground. The Cycle of reincarnation maintains itself that's why there won't be any issue with the soul. Anyway, I shall show you around and the place you'll be spending time being." 

A couple of hours later showing the place Bennia made herself at home unsure why she felt as if she belonged to be by his side. He let her explore the place while Issei went to Bath house to relax where Irene had joined him having an amazing time. Issei was submerged in the bath with Irene on his side resting her head on his shoulder.

"So what do plan on how to pursue her?" 

Irene asked, knowing Issei isn't one who is assertive when it comes to pursuing women because in more ways than one he does it unconsciously out of good will.  

"I don't know to be honest. I'm confident they have parts of their future self locked deep in their soul. Perhaps a gift from the Biblical God. Whatever it may be telling them could trigger their memories then those pesky abominations corrupt them." 

Issei tone held poison as he spoke the Outer God knowing that even simply mentioning their titles would cause a cold sensation and uttering their names would lead to insanity. 

"What if Biblical God cast protection?" Irene asked while Issei gave it some thought considering the possibility.

"Even if that is the case, I won't risk it until I gain a firm grasp of the situation."

Issei does hope it was the case yet he knew deep down the Outer God will take advantage of it especially since he had only arrived for two days. Those abominations most likely sense his arrival and need to stay low for a moment. 

"Knowing you, it won't take that long until they regain everything." Irene move to sit on lap showing her body while Issei remains leaning on the edge of the bath house looking at her. 

"Now let's put that aside, where is my reward?" Issei smirked and pulled out closer as they went at it for an hour. 

Afterwards, Issei went to his workshop since he had a few days inside the dimension considering only a few hours would pass by outside. Irene had checked on the condition of the monster who started building monuments for Issei that he let them do as they pleased. 

He immediately summoned Thanatos who was still unconscious and Issei didn't waste any time to turn him into a servant rewriting his memories ensuring he would be an ally to him. Issei finds it would cause an uproar in killing a god leaving the judgement to Olympus. 

However, he decided to split him, stealing part of his power leaving only the qualities he deem necessary acquiring at least 20% of his strength to make sacred gear focusing on death. Once Thanatos had been reformed sent back to prison for the time being. 

"Let's make Bennia her own special Death Scythe sacred gear." 

Issei summoned the [ Akashic Record ] that flipped its pages as the entire workshop illuminated by a golden light where He began to inscribe things he needed for making a sacred gear for Bennia who was currently talking with Irene. 

"Why does Lord Issei feel familiar?" Bennia asked Irene who softly smiled since she also wanted to tell her their secret but it was not yet time. 

"Eventually you will know, he is too kind to tell you and consider your feelings but I can at least say that you are important to him and you can feel it, can't you?"

Irene watched as Bennia clutched her chest recalling how he spoke to her and his gaze ever shifting into a different demeanor. She pondered why it was easy for her to understand what he was feeling and how to react to them. 

"Yes. It feels as if I have known her all my life."

Issei could have easily improvised a reason without telling the whole truth, unfortunately, Outer gods are a nuisance and he had countless experience to know that they are able to manifest through summoning and more information about them unless they are strong individuals. 

"I wish I could tell you but for the time being, you'll be doing some training with me. I'm sure you don't want to be a burden to be by his side." 

Bennia nodded determined to prove her worth and part of her didn't want to fall behind in strength. She may not understand what's going on. There is a part of her that knows she can trust them with all her heart. Irene smiled, leaned closer to her ears and said. 

"Also, try to seduce him. He isn't picky in someone's body." Bennia slightly blushed thinking about doing proactive seduction to Issei remembering how he looks. His perfectly shaped face that enticed her heart, stirring it with impure thoughts. 

As the two continued their discussion, Issei was busily assembling a Sacred Gear for Bennia pondering what Balance breaker it will form and suddenly sneezed.  

"Achoo! I wonder what those two are doing? Well, I'm almost done here." 

Issei had made scythe similar design to Bennia's with subtle differences since he knew it was better to make weapons that she's comfortable with. He added the effect that it can reap and resurrect souls into shadow monsters.

He tested it on a monster he formed and the result was what he wanted but had room to improve. Issei decided to make sacred gear that would provide him with records of his strength to ensure his progress is what he wanted. He put aside the death scythe and continued to make the said sacred gear and finally succeeded. 

The sacred gear didn't have physical form but it manifested through his eyes. It glowed in wine red with a cross symbol and thought about his strength. To his surprise and amusement showed a panel screen before his eyes with details about himself. 

[ Name: Issei Hyoudou

Age: 17 ( + 10,000  )

Title: Red Dragon Emperor of the Blazing Truth, The Demonic Dragon Who Manifested the Power of Infinity and Dreams, Crimson Heavenly Dragon, Crimson Dragon Emperor, Accursed Fiend, Deus Ex Machina, Red Dragon Emperor, Etc. 

Race: True Diabolos Deus Dragon God. 

Potential: ∞

Rank: True Dragon God 

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[ Combat Prowess ]

Attack Potency: Primordial God/Heavenly Dragon Class 

Intelligence: Primordial God/Heavenly Dragon Class 

Speed:  Primordial God/Heavenly Dragon Class 

Durability: Primordial God/Heavenly Dragon Class 

Stamina: Primordial God/Heavenly Dragon Class 

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[ Divinity ] 

Infinity.

Dream.

Hope.

Miracles.

Domination.

Primordial Night.

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[ Power ] 

Boosted Gear. 

Sacred gear Creation/Akashic Record.

72 Devil Pillar/Satanael

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[ Combat Skills ]

True Dragon Battle Aura/Touki.

Unparalleled Magic skills. 

Unparalleled Swordsmanship skills.

Unparalleled Martial Art Skills. ]

Issei was shocked at how well it was detailed and could see the title given to him by the people that he fought, especially the outer god who considered him The Accursed Fiend. 

He copied certain status from games he had played and that isn't shown is his true capabilities as it can change through his abilities such as the Boosted gear. 

'What's up with the title? I have so many? Deus Ex Machina? True​ God​ of​ Endless​ Hope​ and​ Dream.' 

Issei was baffled looking at that titled ponder who called him those terms and it was a lot but didn't try reading them all. As for the other information provided it gave him base and outline of his over strength. 

Attack potency is to be put plainy is the destructive capabilities that his power could result if he tried using his base powers without using any abilities. 

Meanwhile, Intelligence is a word that is incredibly difficult to define, as it has been used to refer to many things, such as one's ability to process information, or their capacity for logic, self-awareness, creativity, reasoning, and/or problem solving, or their knowledge and memory.

In its fullest definition, intelligence can be said to encompass all these things, which makes it incredibly difficult to quantify in versus debating terms, as many individuals may have plentiful ability in one area, such as knowledge, and also be lacking entirely in another, such as planning, emotional intelligence, or creativity.

Issei's falls under a few categories such as Creativity, Self-Awareness, Reasoning, Etc. He isn't the best in planning and strategies since it falls to his wives like Ravel. 

Speed is a tricky thing since there are different types of speed such as Attack Speed, Combat Speed, Reaction

Speed and Travel Speed. It was mixed together perfectly. 

Durability is basically how much force he can withstand while Stamina is how long he can fight but Issei can go without rest and constantly replenish thanks to his infinity. 

'Primordial Night….' 

Issei had the power that belonged to Nyx who taught him how to utilize her darkness that was one of the best within the draconic deus and grew significantly as he had grown stronger with every use. 

"Guess that's enough for today.' 

He unsummoned his [ Akashic Record ] where 5 hours inside had passed where only a few minutes flew outside. Issei teleported to the kitchen spreading his senses where he found their aura seemingly chatting.

Issei let them be and went to cook some meals and prepared a simple dish where half an hour the two came to check on him. Bennia smelled the aroma and a sense of nostalgia blossom within her where Issei turned.

"Oh, you two are here. Well, how do you feel being here, Bennia-san?" 

"It feels nice. Irene-san has been telling us all about this world." 

Bennia slightly blush having listened through Irene describing his sexual preferences and been corrupted by the Heavenly dragon who acted innocently watching Issei as he prepared their meal.

"Well, here I have some lunch. From now on, we will be training and Irene can remain here as I go outside later." 

She nodded as they began to eat their meal having a perfect harmony and didn't feel out of place as they ate. However, Bennia felt there were people missing and unsure who but knew they were more. 

Based on what Irene said, there are others like her who will experience the same thing as she does. Regardless of the incomplete feeling, Bennia felt as if she belonged there by his side.

After a while, Issei continued his day by studying creating sacred gear while Irene and Bennia continued to discuss their plans on enticing him. He examines the sacred gear he has made to see if there are any errors. 

The day soon came to an end where they ate their Dinner and called it a day. Issei only woke up and sensed that Irene moved out as he found her bringing Bennia and left in the bed with him. They were all naked in the bed as Issei had the habit of sleeping naked from Rias. 

Though only half naked but still he could feel Irene's soft and endowed asset while Bennia despite her petite body was rather alluring and arousing. Fortunately, Issei have perfect control over his body.  

'Why did you…' Issei telepathically called her while Irene giggled. 

'Just sleep and enjoy it. You don't need to worry, I have everything under control.' Irene was bold and Issei inwardly sighs, giving up and enjoying the moment sleeping with two of his future wives.