Facing one's past - Heroine Time Part 1

"So why the hell did you call me again?" Masaru spoke while tapping the buttons on a gaming console pad, next to him was the handsome forever Single middle-age man, Azazel.

"Well since I have nothing else to do I thought of calling you to do your devil work for me" Azazel responded with a nonchalant voice, however, a trace of happiness could be sensed.

Masaru almost banged his head on the floor, "You--- Really are something else"

Masaru sighed giving up on trying to figure out the whims of this Fallen Angel. "You know why Vali chose to join Khaos Brigade?" Azazel asked all of the sudden.

Masaru sighed, he had already figured out what Vali's reason for doing what he did was. "Adventure, Fighting strong opponents that would not be allowed when the peace talks occur, I am certain you won't allow him to publicity challenge Odin to a fight right? The other reason is that he is quite hellbent on finding out where that grandpa of his is"

"I see, I guess I would really stop him if he challenged that pervert... No wonder you told us to implement the Rating Game as a priority" Azazel smiled wryly,

Masaru nodded, "I am still waiting for Shalba to contact me then I can tell you guys when they will move, right now I am being silent since Katerea was my superior in Khaos Brigade. With her dead things will get a bit chaotic soon"

Azazel turned to take a look at Masaru, "Will it be fine?"

Masaru smirked as he won the first round of gaming, "Yes, because I gave Shalba a good plan"

"What would that plan be?" Azazel asked with his brows raised in surprise,

Masaru took out a stack of paper from his bracelet handing it over to Azazel, "Read it and give it to Sirzech as I can't stick close to you higher-ups too much or it will create suspicions for me"

Azazel read through the documents feeling quite complicated as he did believe using such means is efficient, although he was a bit repulsed at using those children as baits.

Masaru played some more games with Azazel before heading back home, school just ended and it was time to head back to the underworld for training and relaxing.

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"Oh!, Seems Sirzech and Azazel boy succeeded in their first phase of plans... So I can also start making my move" Odin muttered while reading the report about Kokabiel's attack and the Peace Talks.

With the emergence of Khaos Brigade, and they openly opposing every peaceful faction. The other factions who had been neutral stance will soon be forced to choose a side since Khaos Brigade will attack anyone who is not their ally.

Rosseweise asked with a concerned voice, "Odin, is this alright? Won't it brew discontent?"

Hearing Rossweisse's concern Odin hand over the report to her, when she read it she could only sigh in admiration to the boy whom gave her several surprises so far, "So that Boy already thought of a solution..."

"It was already discussed to happen but he brought it up along with facts to increase the priority of this plan, with this we can spread the news and have our people form teams to train themselves in the meantime" Odin spoke while caressing his beard,

"Also, call Sirzech and have that Boy escort me as the representative of the Devil side. I want to have a talk with him again" Rossweisse bows before leaving to execute Odin's orders.

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"Good work out there" Yui complimented Masaru who just came back through the teleportation formation from Azazel,

"Thanks, is the bags packed and ready?" Masaru asked while he went into the shower room to get himself cleaned and dressed in different clothes since he will be coming home through a carriage for formalities sake.

"Yes, everything has been arranged as well as our planned route to travel to the underworld, However, we were asked to travel together with the Gremories on their train till we reach our borders" Yui answered,

Masaru nodded while he could feel a bit refreshed having taken a short shower, "Any other reports?"

Yui looked at the stack of papers, "Yes, Ulrika just notified Akeno about that Holy Demonic Sword you sent to her, apparently with the help of the angels, Fallen Angels and Ajuka's research facility they managed to create a few imitations of it, however, Ulrika said that it will take at least a month to create a unique sword for you"

Masaru caresses his chin while thinking it was quite reasonable, the reason Masaru seek a new sword was because he could only pull out Deadheart when he enters Balance Breaker which is a hassle if he faces weaker opponents. If he goes balance breaker for each weaker opponent, he will end up finishing them off too soon.

Masaru nodded while he followed Yui who teleported the two them towards the train station underground where Akeno and the rest of the girls were currently waiting for Masaru and Yui in front of the train station.

"Thank you for your hard work" Akeno bowed towards Masaru before they all entered the train, the first went through the first car to have the girls checked before he went over to the next one,

"Thanks for giving us a lift Ria-chan" Masaru spoke drawing the attention of everyone in the car,

"Your welcome, although it is the Family who arranged it" Rias spoke with a wry smile, she was simply too tired to deal with Masaru's teasing.

"Well, we won't be keeping you all company since we will have plenty of time for that later, have fun in the underworld girls and boys" Masaru waved heading into the next car where the Sitri peerage was, Sona and Tsubaki were currently playing chess while Momo and Reya were enjoying their respective books.

"Yo!" Masaru went to take a seat next to Saji who had a cramped face.

"What's wrong?" Masaru asked as he glanced at Saji who still appears to be wary of him.

Saji sighed feeling that keeping his guard against Masaru was overdoing it, "Nothing, it's my first time visiting the Underworld"

Masaru nodded as he could more or less understand Saji's nervousness, "You will get used to it quite quickly since it is not that much different from the world you came from"

"Stephani! Come here!" Momo who had a yaoi theme book in her hand called Stephani over,

"Have you read the latest book of Crown Prince x 2nd Prince?" Momo asked as she shows the book to Stephani.

Stephani became excited when she saw the latest volume, she was not completely addicted but for some reason, this author managed to snag her interest and she could not stop reading it "There is already a chapter out!?"

Momo nodded feeling proud to have a comrade with similar interest in books like her, "Yes, the latest story is where the Crown Prince gave up his rights to become a king in order to become the Queen for his brother, the 2nd Prince"

Stephani's face was flushed, such a romantic declaration She thought. Luckily Masaru did not listen to this else he would have cringed at the topic.

"Akeno, Ingvild" Sona greeted Akeno and Ingvild who came to sit with them while she was playing against Tsubaki.

"Afternoon Sona, Tsubaki" Akeno greeted back.

"What is your plans for the holidays?" Tsubaki asked,

Ingvild touch her cheek as they always did the norm, "We have training scheduled, apparently Masaru decided we trained our control enough so it was time to train physically and our magic capacities. Other than that, spend some time with families and going out on dates"

The four girls began to have their talks about the plans while sharing ideas with one another to meet up on off days, Shirone was currently reading the latest food review Magazine while listening to rap music she recently downloaded from DeviTube, Everest was feeling a bit tired at the thought of a train trip so she went quiet to relax somewhere alone.

Yui was enjoying her peaceful time reading over the latest reports on the Demonic Holy Sword experiment since the idea Masaru gave her was to have a demonic holy sword with dragon-slaying attribute in it.

When she asked Masaru the reason it was the fact Masaru was highly vigilant about Samael which he came across during the time he has stolen information about it back in Khaos Brigade's Head Quarters.

Soon the time to leave came as the train first stopped at the Belial Family's territory, Masaru made sure to say goodbye to everyone while telling Saji he better train harder.

"You have been helping the other teams to get stronger, won't they take you over?" Ichika asked Masaru's intentions for helping them so much.

Masaru laughed "It's because if I get too strong and have no opponents, I don't want to end up like Ophis who lost her emotions because there is almost nothing that stimulates her emotions other than Great Red which is her Rival and equal"

Masaru and the girls climbed onto the Carriages, once everyone was in place the carriage began to move towards the Belial Family Manor.

Every time they pass through a City there will be large banners hanging across buildings saying "Welcome back Demon King Masaru", the girls giggled when Masaru felt proud that his new title was finally replaced, he could really give the person a like if he knew who done him such a huge favour.

He finally got rid of the Wonder Child title!!

"But who did change my title"? Masaru looked at the girls.

"Well it was Serfall-sama, apparently she already integrated your image into her Magical Girl Levia-tan anime series as the Villain called Demon King Masa" Masaru who heard this almost fainted from shock, he knew it was over... There was no stopping it this demon king from dragging him into her tv show.

'That vixen! She actually went and did it! But... BUT! I can't stop it because it actually removed my cursed Wonder Child title...!! Could it be she aimed for this? Make me join her show in a way I can't refuse!? She got me good this time...' Masaru thought

Wonder Child or a Villain in children show Masaru would naturally choose the latter. 'I can figure out something later but for now, I need to have the people forget about that other cursed title first'

It was a two-hour trip till they finally arrived at the massive Manor where Dominic, Calfa, Damian, Diehauser and Diana was waiting for them.

"How was the welcome parade?" Dominic asked towards Masaru,

"It's better than that other cursed title" Masaru said with a bright smile, despite his earlier struggle due to Serafall's trick on him. He still felt happier he managed to get rid of that title.

Diehauser chuckled feeling the pain his son endured for a long time because of that title but it really was too funny.

"Welcome home my grandson!" Calfa pulled Masaru in a tight hug, Masaru hugged his dear grandmother back feeling that it was great to be home again.

"Welcome home, but it is a shame... If only the girls stayed a bit younger, they looked so cute back then -UWA! My dear granddaughter in law, please drop the sword!" Damian raised his hands when Diana pulled out her sword by reflex as she felt the wording of this perverted old man appears to be strange, well luckily Damian behaves himself in public but private he is open and bold.

"Time to have a relaxing and training time" Masaru declared!

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"Shuri...." Baraqiel finally met with his wife after a few years of separation in order to keep his wife and daughter safe this was the price he had to endure, but he was willing to and was glad he did while he looked at the wife he remembered just like it was yesterday.

When he came closer Shuri conjured a whip using magic hitting a few nostalgia spots causing Baraqiel to shiver from excitement, a creepy satisfied smile formed on his lips before he pulled Shuri into a tight hug. "I'm so sorry..."

Shuri who saw Baraqiel was not sure how she should feel after meeting her husband after so long she decided to whip him to show her pain, happiness, and love... Enduring for so many years she was naturally very happy to see her husband but when he pulled her into his embrace.

The nostalgia warmth she long felt when they first met penetrated her heart, tears began to accumulate at the corner of her eyes before she began to cry.

Finally, she could feel the strong arms and security her husband always gave her even when her clan banished her, she never regretted it because she loved him and finally he was back where he belonged. "Shuri..."

Hearing the call of her beloved she gripped stronger "Baraqiel... Welcome home"

Baraqiel shivered from hearing the nostalgic phrase, he muttered softly "I'm Home"

Watching over her parents happy moment Akeno felt even stronger about Masaru, her hero, her master. Her everything who safeguarded her family and brought them back together. Seeing the completeness of her family once again, she could only hold her hands in front of her chest softy muttering "Thank you Masaru... I will always love you and you alone"

Baraqiel heard this coughed looking sternly, "I still have to approve of this boy"

But Shuri smacked his ass causing him to yelp with a flushed face looking at his wife with disbelief, "That boy is your son-in-law, so accept it"

Baraqiel nodded as there is nothing he could do in the world when his wife gets like this, it has been a while he saw this side of hers.

"Father... Please train me" Akeno came forward with the request she had in mind ever since Masaru kept his promise to her, Baraqiel looked at his daughter's determined face

'I really want to beat up the kid but also thank him... How difficult' He thought "Very well"

>\/<

Stephani was miraculously heading towards the Adramelech Family who already sent several messengers to the Belial Family to state they will not pursue Stephani or make things difficult for her, it was just that Stephani's Grandmother, Caroline Adramalech who wanted to meet her granddaughter of her son.

Thanks to the ways of the Devil changing at a fast pace since the Peace talks had succeeded most families had no other choice but to change their ways or be left behind only to wither with time, it was difficult for Stephani to accept this request after a few month's of consideration before she decided to go.

It was the family who took her mother and father from her, but she wanted to at least meet the mother of her father.

Unlike the Belial Family Territory, the Adramelech territories were quite packed with Factories and research laboratories as well as many different kinds of businesses since they were after all a business family, their palace was quite enormous built closely to resemble Victorian style in the early 1800s.

In front of the palace was a young lady who had a similar appearance as her mother, being leaned body wearing a light blue noble dress with frills, her hair was tied neatly in a ponytail with Heterochromia eyes similar like Stephani.

When Stephani climbed off the Carriage, she could see faint trembling on the lady's hand as if she wants to do something but is holding herself back. Stephani naturally also did not know what to say nor do, she just came to the family she wanted to originally destroy for taking away her family.

She was not sure if she could even forgive them, but the sight of her grandmother trembling like this shocked her although she did not show it on her face.

"uh---uhm..." Caroline took a deep breath to calm her emotions, she was originally against the family for hunting down her son and daughter-in-law but because she did not hold any power, she was locked up and kept there only because she was a pureblood that was necessary for the Family.

It was only when Masaru became too famous that Ajuka suppressed the family and had them stop persecuting Stephani was she allowed to leave her room and requested to meet her granddaughter.

"I-I'm so sorry" Carlone broke down thinking about the time he had to look at the dead face of her son and the body of her daughter-in-law, she tried to control herself from crying but she could not help it because the face of Stephani looked so much like her son's eyes and the face of her daughter-in-law.

'It's like Master said, there was someone in the family who cared deeply for me... I am not sure if I can forgive them, but... I will try it for you master, to take a step forward' Stephani walked over giving Caroline a hug.

Stephani was informed by Masaru about her grandmother when she got the invitation, as she did not want to enter a trap, Masaru thoroughly investigated the family for her sake. With the information Masaru presented to her, she just found the information hard to believe but...

Now she really could only believe it, she was not certain if it could become true but there was still a piece of hope she holds onto that she had a family member who cares for her. She managed to find someone who was part of her parents family who deeply cherished her, and she began to cry along with her grandmother.

It was only later, that Stephani bravely asked her grandmother about her origins, her parents and their bloodline power.

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Yui, unlike Stephani, did not decide to meet up with her family, but she was instead going to visit Misla who was currently staying with the Gremories since she wanted to visit her aunt and ask if she could train under Venelana who is also from the Bael family.

Arriving at the small vacation Manor where Misla was watching over Sairaorg who was training hard together with his peerage, "Aunt Misla...."

Misla turned and saw the familiar-looking girl whom she once held in her hands before she went into her deep sleep, she stood up walking over to Yui bring her into her embrace.

"I really wanted to meet you again after so long" Misla spoke gently caressing the hair of Yui before giving her a light chop afterwards.

"Eek!" Yui held her forehead looking at Misla who smiled at her warmly before embracing her again,

Misla said with a warm voice, "It's good that you are safe, I was really worried for you"

Yui kept silently embracing the lady whom she saw as her second mother holding her tightly, "I'm happy to see you in good health... Mother"

Misla giggled finding this girl just as cute as ever, it has been so long since she last heard Yui call her mother despite not being her biological mother "I guess you did not only come to visit this old lady?"

Yui shook her head while blushing, while it was true that she came with a reason but she truly also came to visit Misla. "Mother is still young! And yes, I want to meet Aunt Venelana to ask her teaching in using the Bael Destruction power"

Misla nodded as she was aware of Yui's potential, she even applaud Masaru's choices since each girl she met had potentials to become Super Devils in the future. Never she would know that more than half the girls were sort of found or pushed onto him by luck.

'Her talent should be no less than her parents so having Venelana will be the best choice to train her since Sirzech is too busy and Rias... Rias... is difficult' She thought

>\/<

"To think you would come to our family after so long" An Old man was standing in front of Ichika, he was the previous head of the Seere Family and grandfather of Ichika's mother, Warren Seere.

Ichika bowed politely "I apologize Elder for not coming sooner but the circumstances of lady Leviathan when she was in a deep sleep, did not allow me to leave freely"

Warren waved his hand seeing his great-granddaughter had the same venom personality to be overly formal towards people their not comfortable with, "No need to be polite or do you hate me?"

Ichika did not answer immediately because of the discrimination against hybrids were common, she was not certain if she could be honest with her grandfather since she did not want to hurt his feelings. Warren realized this and decided to keep it shut.

"If you think about the hybrid situation there is no need to..." Warren smiled wryly.

Ichika smiled "Thank you for welcoming me, Great grandfather"

Warren chuckled feeling relieved that Ichika finally relaxed, he had waited to meet his granddaughter for a while but due to his status, he could go out to meet her instead. "You're really your mother's daughter"

Warren walked with Ichika into his manor, leading the way as he spoke with her, "I am really surprised you would come after all these years, I was certain you would never return"

Ichika shook her head, her eyes had a determined glint as if she already made up her mind before she arrived. "Ever since Masaru-sama took me in I realized that hating someone for something they did not start will not help me grow, so I decided that my hatred is second priority and my first will be to learn of the family's power over space. Whether I can forgive the Seere Family or not, I don't know"

Warren nodded feeling happy, despite not being forgiven he knew this girl took a massive step forward. He was really grateful to Masaru, since he the former head could not stop his family from heading in the wrong direction till they were scared silly when news of Ichika becoming Masaru's pawn spread throughout the Devil world.

Warren asked since the topic was brought up, "This Masaru Belial, how is he towards you?"

Ichika gave a different kind of smile which was a surprise to this old man, he never imagined he would see this stoic faced girl reveal the look of a maiden in love "He is the greatest I can ask for..."

That was all she said about Masaru as the two of them entered the house to catch up after all these years.

>\/<

"Are you certain you want the keys?" Lord Sitri was facing Ingvild who came to visit his family to get the keys where all the tomes and history of the Leviathan family was locked up.

Ingvild like the other girls all felt that Masaru was progressing to fast becoming stronger while they are still much to slow in keeping up. Her choice was to research about her family's history and to understand their power over the sea, but her method of using water magic could still be further improved and the best location to get that information was naturally the family library.

"Yes, I have resolved myself to face my origins and to learn about them" Ingvild said with a determined voice.

Lord Sitri nodded thinking it was probably for the best this girl learns about her family's past, he took out of the keys for the Leviathan Manor which they were managing since his daughter was the Devil King Leviathan but she never once entered that building once.

"Thank you" Ingvild bowed politely before leaving the Manor, it was no secret that the Leviathan Territory was handed over to the Belial Family household and the heir between Masaru and Ingvild will inherit those lands. It was a good thing Masaru repeated shocked the Devil World, although many covet the lands none of them dared to challenge the Belial, the family of scammers.

Lady Sitri touches her cheek looking at her husband who felt quite relieved as something was finally removed from his shoulders. "Kids grow up fast huh?"

"Yes, with this the Leviathan Family has a chance to rise up in the future" Lord Sitri said with a warm smile.

>\/<

Jeanne went with Edward to continue her training since she considered Edward as her older brother.

Sakura went to meet Okita Souji who is Sirzech's Knight for the first time to receive lessons from him with the recommendation of Masaru since he believed she would learn much from the man who fights similar to her.

Angelica was not yet ready to return to her family just yet opted to be trained under Jacob during their security jobs.

"So you decided to come and bother me again? Haven't' you already become stronger?" Tiamat was complaining but her smiling face was betraying her from the start, Everest smiled wryly feeling a bit sad she neglected her aunt during her school times but today she came to start her training in something she had been putting off for a long time.

"I want mother to train me in the true dragon's way, my dragon transformation" Normally Tiamat's eyes would sparkle whenever Everest calls her mother since she does see Everest as a daughter of hers.

"You are quite serious huh? What made you feel the need to?" Tiamat asked, this kind of training was exclusive to dragons who were born with a human figure. In order to transform into a dragon, they have to undergo a peculiar training.

Everest smiled, "My dream is to become a world-renowned chef that would cook all the delicious meals but I too have a dream to stay at the side of Masaru, I noticed he was growing stronger at a fast rate and I will soon be left behind if I don't have the courage to take the risk"

"You speak quite easily for a youngling... But I will see it for myself if you're ready to transform into a real dragon" Tiamat spoke while taking Everest with her flying in a direction no one had any idea where this whimsical dragon was taking her adopted daughter for training.

But one thing was for certain, when the sun rises the roars of a powerful dragon would be heard in the future.

>\/<

Meanwhile, Masaru and Shirone was currently having a meeting with Levia tan-tan who just pushed Masaru into the Magical Girl tv show.

"What's the problem? You already told me it was fine so I already planned to have you entered" Serafall pouted but Masaru rubbed his forehead.

"True, guess I misunderstood that I could forget about this since I already accomplish your request of awakening Misla. If it was not for the fact your decision helped me with a problem I would have refused. Anyway, I am here to ask you if you can have your agent contact Ingvild to arrange my schedule with yours when we do our shows? as I too am a busy man as you know it" Masaru said with a wry smile,

"Hmph! You keep bothering my So-tan with chess games, do you realize some people are calling for you two to get engaged because you did win against her?" Serafall said with a grumpy voice,

Masaru raised his hand to stop her, "The score is in her favour, I did not win against her"

Serafall sighed at this excuse but then again it was true in a way so they could still get away from it, Masaru asked feeling quite surprised "Besides why did you change the subject!"

Serafall stuck her tongue out before looking at Shirone, "Is she not going to train like the other girls?"

Masaru nodded as he and Shirone had something the both of them had to continue to hone, their inner ki and outer ki manipulation "Yes, but she will be training with me while I can watch over her. I intend to have her get used to taking a small amount of natural Ki into her body, and I need to learn how to get the correct proportion to merge my Dragon Aura with my Ki"

Serafall nodded thinking it was a good thing Masaru knew of Senjutsu so he could train together with this girl, there was not many Nekomata's alive according to her information.

"I will have my agent contact Ingvild, we will have a signing event in two days so be sure to be there" Masaru who heard this looked at Serafall with a stern look but sighed, he can't beat the Magical Airhead so it was best just to get it over and done with since it gives him fame.

"Also, Odin sent a request to have you escort him. I will let you know when" Masaru looked at Serafall curiously as he did not expect this one bit,

He raised his voice in shock "That old pervert?"

Serafall pointed cutely her finger at Masaru "Chief God Odin! He is a leader you know?"

Masaru shakes his hand towards her, "No, I only know a perverted old man who is being led by a Valkyrie that overdramatizes whenever the topic of a boyfriend is brought up"

Serafall who heard this burst out laughing as she too recently met this Valkyrie and felt she was truly pitiful.