DxD 20 – Becoming a Mercenary (3)

After learning that the second series of the canon hasn't begun, or maybe it already has. Gunnar begun to relax within the guest room of this rented apartment.

However, that relaxation soon ended, as he soon sensed someone heading towards his way, that person isn't Cantina. And yet, the aura of this person seems familiar to Gunnar, as he sure he felt them before. And like so, the answer was soon revealed, when a young man opened the door.

The young man himself is Jan, with his average looks, and dark brown hair, he looked at Gunnar with a force smile on his face. And fortunate for Jan, Gunnar didn't notice the forced smile on his face, or the fear dwelling inside his heart.

"Jan… right?" When Gunnar said that. He looked at Jan who had jumped a little, however, Gunnar recalled that Jan was the man that was laying on the ground in the forest, while he fought with the Fallen Angel. Of course, Gunnar misunderstood Jan's sudden flinch, with something related to his injuries or something along that line.

"Yes… my wife must had tell you. Gunnar, was it? I am J-Jan Lewy, husband of Cantina Lewy, thank you for saving us… Gunnar." Jan went with a hint of fear but went unnoticed by Gunnar. Who still misunderstanding this man must still be hurt somewhere.

"Don't be… honestly I did not want to get in avoid… however, after learning that thing's intentions were, I know if I run away, I will be less human… well, you know." Gunnar went, which something among the lines, did made Jan realised something.

"You're a former human?" Jan went, as his information broker mode switch on. Of course, he will not sell Gunnar's information. But like the saying say, curiosity killed the cat, curiosity one day might kill Jan Lewy, who always has the desires to know new things.

"Well, you can say I am. I was born human, since I know my parents was both humans. But one day, I woke up like this… as in what I am. I have no clue, all I know, I might be the only one among my kind." Gunnar went, he knows in this parallel of DxD, he is the only person that can weld Abyssal Power.

On the other hand, Jan didn't disagree with Gunnar. Jan himself had felt Demonic Power before. And knew that Gunnar's Abyssal Power is not the same as Demonic Power that he knew of. And he never seen or heard something like Abyssal Power before now.

Of course, there still the possibility, that Jan could be wrong, since the Supernatural is a big place, and shamedly enough, Jan's existence in this kind of world, is nearly at the bottom, so it is only naturally for there be some things that bottom-tier people, like himself, and his wife, wouldn't even know or allowed to know of in this world, they refer as the Supernatural.

However, his intuition also telling him, that Gunnar might be right, that he might be the only one of his kind at this moment of time.

'If this kid is right… he just come into existence without warning… a human that born with this power… maybe they are others. I should check if there are others like him among other information brokers, I know myself.'

Jan thought that, thinking of checking in with the other information brokers like him, if they knew something. Of course, over half of them will not do it for free, unless they own Jan or his wife a favour.

After all, even among information brokers, information is their lively hood. There is no way they offer free intel, unless they own that person something.

However, when it comes to faster gathering of information, and wider search like this. It is always the best to team up with other information brokers, even if you are at a demerit at that. And not to mention the risk of being stabbed in the back, if the information itself being priceless.

Of course, such intel itself, can also be dangerous to carry around, and most information brokers will be hunted down and killed like wild beasts, if others had learn they know their secrets.

That is why that Fallen Angel setup a trap for both him and his wife, Cantina. Because they were on the right track, and it only be a matter of time, before the Lewy Couple will learned he was the one behind those serial killings.

"I see, well this is the Supernatural, there many strange things out there, that sometimes even hard to explain. Like your existence for example. But this world is without its dangers…" Jan went, he expected this kid before him knew next to nothing about the Supernatural itself.

And in a way, Jan is right, but in another way. Gunnar might knew more than Jan. However, that if it was the originally world of DxD, not this parallel world of DxD, that may only followed the main events. But also has other events that don't exist in the original DxD, for example, the existences of other anime characters in this world, which Gunnar has met none so far.

And there also him and the twins. Gunnar has no clue, if Zella or Zell are actually from the world of DxD, but never got involved with the events of the anime, the so-call mob characters, or background characters.

Or they can be like Gunnar, Original Characters in this world, that might be a fanfic to Gunnar. (AN: That how Gunnar will see this world, it the Otaku soul inside him, or the second personality he has, that sees it that way)

Which is why, when Gunnar heard Jan words, he decided to play dumb, and act if he really doesn't know the Supernatural. After all, he has no clue, about the difference between the Supernatural that he knew from the anime canon, from what it is like in this world.

"S-Supernatural… what's that?" Gunnar asked in a clueless manner. Which didn't shocked Jan, since he already expected this.

"Well, there is a lot I know about the Supernatural. Normally as an information broker, I will fine you $500 for the basic knowledge of the Supernatural, but I will do it for free… but it still not enough to repay you what you done Gunnar. My motto is, never get into debt with anyone. Especially in this world, that's full of dangers." Jan told with a smile.

"You an information broker?" Gunnar at first, was shocked hearing the price of the basic knowledge of the Supernatural. But soon become excited when he heard that Jan is an information broker. However, Gunnar soon shake his head, as he can't just casually asked, if Jan knew about Rias Gremory or the rest of the cast.

There is a high change, Jan will know a little bit about Rias, due to being the little sister of the current leader of the Devils himself. But other information such as the main character himself, Hyoudou Issei, might not even had awakened his Sacred Gear, Boosted Gear yet.

Of course, once the story advances, it will be nearly impossible to have no information on this era's Red Dragon Emperor. Who always seems to be in the middle of some major event, like all protagonists have in common. Being in the eye of all storms that effect the world heavily.

But when Gunnar thought about it, knowing the current status between the Three Factions. Which tells that the second series of the anime hasn't even end or might not even started. Of course, there still the possibility, the canon not even started, which is what Gunnar hoped the most, since he still weak to face the canon itself.

Gunnar knew, there be no way this human information broker before him, Jan, will know about the protagonist just yet. Since the Devils will still keep Issei's information as a secret as long as they can.

'Now I think about it… the protagonist of this world is very lucky, for him to have the backings of the Gremory right after joining the Supernatural, as Rias Gremory's Pawn. And he is in a town that has their protection, of course many things happen to that town. Doesn't change the fact, he never had to face the cruel world of the Supernatural very often, unless when he does his duties as the protagonist of this world.'

Gunnar thought, many think DxD is just a perverted anime, that moves around the protagonist, who not only a lucky pervert himself. But horny one, Gunnar has no clue if Issei ever got rid of his V-card, since many times when he had the chance, but always ended up failing. (AN: Note, MC only knows the Anime, not the LN, which same with me as well… that why he based it on the anime point of view.)

Like nearly all Japanese Harem Protagonists.

You either dense and dumb enough not to notice the heroines' feelings, or every time when it might led to protagonist getting some alone time with one of the heroines, but there is something always happened and interfering.

And if one has to label Issei, he will be the dense, dumb, and perverted kind of protagonist. But if one look past the protagonist, they will notice how lucky he is, and the other characters are.

Since most of them have no clue, they are being shields by the higher ranked Devils, that protecting Issei and the others from any kinds of danger. Even if sometimes danger do find their way towards Rias and Issei's way.

Not to mention, to the Devils themselves, Issei do become an important existence to them, since he is the current era Red Dragon Emperor himself.

But that also means, if Issei wasn't the current era Red Dragon Emperor himself. His importance to the Devils will be no different to any other just turned Devil.

If Issei wasn't the Red Dragon Emperor himself, there be no way, the Lord of Gremory, Rias's father, will allow Rias to date, or even have intentions of marrying his daughter to Issei, even if he did ended up defeating Riser Phenex, at the end of the first series of the anime canon.

After all, to Devils themselves, bloodlines and power is everything. It only because Issei's bloodline as a Devil is that of the Red Dragon Emperor, or the fact, Issei nearly at the end of the Light Novel, does become one of the few Super-Class Devils himself. That Issei has every right to marry Rias Gremory, or even date her.

However, before Issei does become the so-called almighty Red Dragon Emperor. Issei at the beginning of the canon, is no different to a Devil that even weaker than a Reincarnated Devil, like himself.

But like all protagonists, several events will happened to Issei, which slowly, will make Issei stronger, like all protagonists in all action novels or anime become.

It is because of those reasons. Gunnar calmed himself down, before he asked those questions like some fangirl. Since he doubts this human information broker will know such things.

"That's right, I am what you call an information broker. After all, this world is a big place. Of course, there no way I know everything. But I know enough to survive, tell information for a living, or even offer jobs to mercenaries." Jan went, which made Gunnar's eyes widen hearing the last part.

"Mercenaries?" It is a term that Gunnar is unfamiliar with, but also familiar with at the same time. But when Gunnar heard the word, he realised he might find the thing he needs the most. The way to become stronger, and the way to earned money as well.

Gunnar is no fool, that think that personally strength alone, will protect those that dear to him. After all, Gunnar is not an omnipotent being. That can be next to his beloved ones like in a flash or protect two different people at once.

That is why he need money, but also people he can trust, and follow his lead and protect what is dear to him. And that cannot be done with just money or personal power alone. That why he needs a backing, but yet, who will take in a monster like Gunnar?

Sure, both the Underworld and Grigori might take Gunnar in. But yet again, if he joined them, many will used Gunnar for their own gained, and he hate the mere thought of being a slave or being used in some kind of experiment.

Of course, if Gunnar is strong enough, they will not. Since the Devils and Fallen Angels do respects the strong, like most beings in the Supernatural do. And will not treat Gunnar like a slave.

And yet, as the young man that was imprisoned into his bed in his past life. Also wase trapped in the Abyss for over 4,000 years. Gunnar cannot handle the fact, that someone might take away his freedom once again. Since being in a Faction, is no different to having your freedom taken away from you.

But what could he do? Personal strength alone, he cannot protect everyone he held dear, without any backing behind him. Until a thought came to Gunnar few years ago.

That was to create his own group, his own Faction. With himself as the head, but he has no clue where to begin. Until he heard the word 'mercenaries', which is why Gunnar, who cannot help to think he might find a way to make that happened. Cannot stop his flawless lips to formed into a smirk.