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Winds of Change (DxD)

[Long Chapters] – 10k-15k (May exceed this with multiple parts) ************** [Current word count]: 3,786,936 ************** [Please note: This novel follows the LIGHT NOVELS and NOT the ANIME.] ************** [Author's Note at the end] ************** For a more detailed understanding of the storyline, kindly read the Auxiliary Chapter for comprehensive insights into the novel's plot. ************** Synopsis: ************** Floating in the void for an unknown stretch of time, our lost soul is reborn into the realm of High School DXD. With amnesia clouding his personal past and no inkling of the one responsible for his reincarnation, join our protagonist on his journey through this new world as he gradually unravels the mysteries of his own history. Yet, a peculiar incident occurs during his reincarnation, further complicating his already unusual fate. This occurrence binds him to another realm, but the question remains: which one? Follow Jin as he embarks on his second life in the Draconic Deus, forging numerous connections, unintentionally becoming a savior of the world, and constructing a fresh existence for himself. ************** “—I won't protect everything. Although, I will absolutely protect those precious people within arms reach. If it's for the sake of that, I will slay everything.” — Jin ************** “—Everyone deserves a future, many can redeem themselves, but I've also come to understand that not everyone deserves that chance.” — Jin ************** Author's Note: ************** The MC is OP. However, this narrative focuses on his personal growth, delving into his emotional and mental development, his battle against self-doubt, and his relentless journey toward self-improvement. This novel places considerable emphasis on world-building, intricate character interactions, slices of life, and the nuances of romance. Brace yourself for a staggeringly extensive harem, featuring a whopping 90% of the female cast, along with some original characters. (Refer to the Auxiliary chapters for more detailed information on this aspect of the story.)

Fictitiouz · อะนิเมะ&มังงะ
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Chapter 4 - Part 1 - Peace is best and back to Kyoto*

Japan, Kuoh

Skyward household

Jin Skyward

I was a bit stunned by Grayfia asking in such a straightforward way. In the past she was a little more subtle, but… When I came back earlier in the day, I could sense tension in everyone leaving them.

I guess I wasn't the only one missing them all. Of course, I enjoyed my time with Rose and Griselda, I'm not saying I wasn't. Grayfia was already wearing a sexy nightgown and she wasn't wearing any bra or panties.

"Did my maid miss me that much?"

When I teased her, she nodded silently and cutely. Damn, I feel like an arrow just shot me through the heart. How can you be this adorable, Grayfia? I scan the house and make sure everyone's—

"Reni's in the master bedroom, maybe we shou—"

"…Both of us will…"

She blushes and can't finish her sentence… I see, so I get the two of you right now, huh? Well… I did say I was going to… Works for me. Nodding and grabbing Grayfia's hand, we go to my room, where Reni is waiting in her own risky nightgown.

Lemon Start

"J-Jin…"

"I guess my maid and ice princess wanted some quality time with me, huh?"

Reni blushed and I felt Grayfia squeeze my arm out of embarrassment. We sat on the bed as I chuckled. I removed my clothes and so did the other two…. Sweet titty heaven… I grab a boob with each hand, left hand has Reni's and the right with Grayfia's.

""Mmm… ~""

Both women let out stifled moans and I continue to fondle them…. Wait… Boobs…

"Grayfia, Reni… I have an idea."

Both girls look at me a bit confused.

I had laid down on the bed and both girls were by my member.

"I-Is this good…?"

"Hehe ~"

The two of them had squished my member between their boobs, Reni on the left, Grayfia on the right… That's right, double boobjob. I always wanted to try it with these two. Why? Well, the strict and stern Grayfia with the cute and aloof Reni… It's a combo I fantasized about.

"…Dreams do come true…"

"…Don't be stupid, Jin…"

Grayfia scolded me as both of them hadn't moved yet, they were mostly staring either at me or my member.

"I'm just thankful, Fia."

"Thankful? You're making this to be a bigger deal than it should be… I'm sure we've done this to you before."

I shook my head, Fia, Fia, Fia… You don't get it, do you?

"Individually? Yes, however, I haven't gotten a double boobjob before, blowjob? Yes! Even triple, but not this before. Also, it's the both of you."

She seemed confused so I told her what I had said to myself previously and she just sighed, Reni giggled at my thought process. Grayfia looks back at my member and stares at it intently.

"…It's as hard and hot as ever… Jin, did you… Did you do it while in Asgard?"

"Do it with who exactly? Rossweisse did start dating me so…there's that but, all she did was feel me a bit when we went to an open-air bath. But apart from that? No, I'm quite backed up actually… So… Please…"

Both nodded and pressed their chests a bit harder against each other. Their movements were in sync but… It felt good… Without any prompting, Grayfia let out some saliva from her mouth and it made it easier for them. Reni also joined in, their saliva coating the tip of my member.

Wanting to be a bit more… Involved, I also started to thrust up slowly.

Rub ~ Rub ~

Two giant mounds were moving differently. I could see their nipples hitting against each other from time to time. But damn, the sight of having two gorgeous women pressing their breasts against it was an incredible sensation.

"Does it feel good, Jin?"

Reni asked as her face was dangerously close to my tip. Each time I thrust, I felt her hot breath on it. She's strangely proactive at times like this… Grayfia hung back since she felt a bit embarrassed doing it with someone else…. Even though she did do 'that' in the [Pocket Dimension]…

"Haaa…. Haaa… Haaa…"

"Haa…. Haaa… Haaaa…"

Both of them started letting out sweet moans, making me even harder, they also increased their speed as my member appeared and disappeared in their fleshy prison. From the saliva and my pre-cum, those large breasts were smothered until glossy.

"…I really am backed up, I'm gonna cum soon…!"

"…Out ~ …Let it out… ~~"

Reni lost in her own little world, started to encourage me as she squeezed her breasts harder, while Grayfia didn't say anything, I could see it in her eyes. She also squeezed them harder.

Rub ~ Rub ~

"?!"

Lick ~ Lick ~ Chu ~ Chu ~

I suddenly felt the sensation of lips and tongue. The two of them suddenly started to pleasure me with their mouths, along with their boobs… This was a killer combo…. I can't hold it…

"…Cumming…!!!"

Splurt ~ Splurt ~

"….!!!"

"Hyaaan ~"

The two of them were still licking me all over when I released everything I had. They were a little surprised and pulled back. Both of them were covered in my seed…

"Haaa… Haaa… Sorry… I only gave you both a short warning…huuu…"

They didn't answer me, as both started to lick up my semen that covered them. They also looked at me while doing so… I didn't become soft, but only got harder, talk about being erotic…

"Time for the main event then… So who—"

"Me ~ we decided beforehand ~"

Reni says as she crawls towards me. I chuckle and wave my hand as the semen on her disappears. She seemed a bit upset but got over it quickly. I sat up as Reni straddled me, my member just poking her down there.

She wrapped her arms around me as we stared at each other. I quickly glanced at Grayfia as she had a slightly jealous expression on her. When I looked back at Reni she had a cute grin on her face.

Chu ~

We started to kiss and Reni quickly and eagerly pushed her tongue into mine. She was licking the inside of my mouth like crazy. I was absent for a few days… Not weeks, months, or years you know…

In my attempt to avoid being passive, I also started to lick her back, my tongue dancing on hers. As my arms snaked down to her ass, I groped them, which elicited a small moan from the blonde. We finally separated as a string of saliva formed between us.

"Lovey-dovey sex with Jin ~"

She gently pushed me down and grabbed my member as she slowly positioned it above her vagina. Cowgirl position it is then. The head of my member makes contact with her vagina, and her lower lips clasp around the head as if kissing it. She lowers herself further…

"Nnkh…. Hafhh…. Nnh, nnnh… Ah, kuah… Aaahhh….?!"

My entire member fully sank into Reni as she let out sweet moans while doing so. I can feel her warmth seeping into me through the tip of my member.

"Haaah…. It's in… Nnh, afh… Hehe… I did it myself again…~~"

I could feel Reni's round ass against my hips. She smiles at me and places both hands on my chest and starts to swing her hips slightly. She keeps moving back and forth, using my member as an axis. Reni keeps making sweet moans with her eyes closed.

I glanced at Grayfia as she had started to… Masturbate at the sight of us having sex. She blushed harder and looked away as we made brief eye contact. She had both jealousy and desire on her face.

"Reni… Why not try leaning forward?"

"Eh… W-Why…?"

"Just try it."

Confused but still doing as I asked her… She leans forward and starts moving again.

"Nnh?! Aah… Fuuaahh?!"

Her body shakes and trembles in pleasure. Why did she react like that? Her clit was rubbing against my body, giving her more pleasure.

"Feeling good? Hehe, great."

"…Jin… This is too much…! Making my own clitoris drag against your body…. It's not fair… Does it feel good…?"

Why even ask that? Of course, it does! You asked that while looking all teary-eyed, my god, this is too much stimulation…I'm also at the mercy of Reni as she has full control in this position.

"Um…Reni slow down a bit…"

"Aaah, hafh, hyauh…?! Aahn, aah… Kuuahh!! ….Aahhh…. Aahhnn, hyaaa?!"

She apparently can't hear me anymore because of how engrossed she is in swinging her hips to make me feel good. I could feel my own orgasm coming. Reni kept on moving without a thought in her mind.

"Reni… If you keep that up, I'll…"

She looks at me with expectant eyes and gets a bit rougher.

"Ahh… Aahhhh!! Fhh… Hyakh… Fuaaah…!!"

"Fuck…I'm cumming…"

"E-Eh… J-Jin… Cumming… Fuuuaah?! It's twitching inside me…!"

Splurt ~ Splurt ~

"Hyaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuhh?! Aah, haaaaaauuuhh… Nnnkyuuuuhhh…?!"

Reni freezes as her body also starts to convulse… Her eyes widen, mouth open… She also came when I shot it inside her. She fell on top of me once her own orgasm finished, she was breathing heavily…

"You lost yourself there you know."

"…Jin… You're still big and hard… Want to keep going…?"

Pah ~ Pah ~

"Hyah?! Nnh, haaaah…. Hehe ~"

If she says that like that, how can I not? I started to thrust into her as she clung to me. Reni also started to move with me. She pushes herself up a bit and holds both my hands. Then she shifts back to the cowgirl position as both our hands are intertwined.

"Nnh…fhh…afh…"

Once Reni starts her back-and-forth movement, I added an up-and-down element as well. Seeing her reaction…I started to do it harder. The sound of our flesh slapping together fills the room.

"Hyaaaah?! Wha— Noo… W-Wait…! Aaahh… You're rubbing so deep… No… My belly's being pushed up…"

"Reni… You stopped moving…"

"It's… Impossible…! Aahnn, aah, there's no way, haah… Aahhh…way I can move like thiiiss!!"

Thrust ~ Thrust ~ Pah ~ Pah ~

"My legs won't work anymore…. Fuah!"

Reni's legs crumple beneath her and she loses her balance. Her soft, lightweight body falls onto my abdomen.

"Ooooohhh??!!"

I hit the entrance of her womb as her entire body weight was on me. Reni's body also starts to lightly spasm. But I keep on going as her tongue hung out, drool starting to drip down from her mouth.

Pah ~ Pah ~ Jiggle ~ Jiggle ~

Reni couldn't say or do anything anymore as she let me do all the work. She only stared back at me with a glazed-over look on her face.

"Haaa…. Haaa…. Coming…. It's coming…. The shivers….!"

Shiver…? Oh, she's going to cum… I felt her insides squeeze me even more, Reni falls back onto me. She couldn't hold herself up anymore. I felt her hands on my chest as I capture her lips, she sloppily started to kiss and lick me all over.

"Coming… It's coming…Jin… Jin… Hold me…. ~~~"

Doing as asked, I hug Reni tightly as I increase my speed. Sorry Fia, we're lost in our own private world right now… I'll spoil you soon enough.

"Together…. Mnnmhh, mmmm, chu… Pah…"

I focus all of my efforts on stimulating the spot that feels good for her, I thrust into her powerfully and push her further and further toward the peak of pleasure. Reni's eyes widen as she pulls her lips away from me.

"…It's coming…!! It's coming….!!"

"Reni…!!!!"

Splurt ~ Splur t~

"Aaaaaahhhhh…...?! Fuuaaaaahhh…!!!"

Reni's body freezes and then starts to violently shake. I kept on cumming inside her, it felt like I couldn't stop. Her walls were tightly gripping my member, trying to wring everything out of me.

"Aaahh…...! Hafh, ah, ahhh…. Jin…. Milk…. Baby… Haaaa…."

Reni's body started to relax and go limp in my arms. I looked at her and… She fell asleep… Geez, don't just leave me here like this. I kissed her on the forehead and removed myself from her before placing her by my side.

I stroke her hair and felt a smile creep up my mouth, times like this, times when we just… Relax and flirt like idiots… I really treasure them. The stupid stresses of life are always a second thought when I'm with them.

I sat up and looked at Grayfia… She looked pretty hot right now. Her fingers were still inside her vagina, with a desperate and expectant look on her face. Once we saw me place the sleeping Reni on one side of the bed she quickly crawled up to me.

I hug her and we fall on our sides, facing Reni and Grayfia blushes even more.

"…If she wakes up, she'll see you in your lewd state, Fia…"

Her body shuddered as I whispered that into her ear. She doesn't say anything, and I line up my member next to her entrance. I rub it a bit as she lets out a hot sigh. I took this opportunity to capture her lips.

"Mmph… Nnh, ammh… Chu… Nnh… Nnh, mmh… H-Hauuuh… Slrp, chu… Come, Jin."

Giving me the go-ahead, I slowly inserted my member into her. Grayfia stifled her moans as I enter her…seems like she didn't want to wake up Reni. I push it in all the way to the base at once, holding her tight as I do so.

"Quite slippery, did you get a bit jealous as I had sex with Reni?"

"…T-The only other time I did it with someone else was back in the [Pocket Dimension]… S-Seeing you and Reni be so… Affectionate… It was more so than usual… Is it always like that between you two…?"

Oh, yeah she's definitely a bit jealous. I kiss her on the forehead and smile at her.

Thrust ~ Thrust ~

"Wha— Aahhn! J-Jin… You… You didn't answer me, fuah!"

Pah ~ Pah ~

As Grayfia kept trying to suppress her own moans, I slowly began to push my way into her vagina. She looked at me angry, tears threatening to fall from her eyes.

"I'm sorry Fia… I didn't mean to make you feel lonely. Reni and I just lost ourselves… How about we do the same?"

"…Please… Move more… Love me like you love her…"

"…Grayfia…!"

Thrust ~ Thrust ~ Thrust ~

"Nngh?! Mmm…! Mmmm…! Nnh, nnnnhhh…. Haaaa….!"

The tip of my member knocks against her deepest walls, Grayfia shivers every time I thrust into her. She was really trying her hardest, huh?

"Aahh… Jin… I… Love you… I love you so much…! I love having sex with you…. Aaahhn… I love being turned into a dirty woman by you… Nnkh!"

Grayfia started to pour her heart out to me, she threw away her earlier thoughts of being silent in front of the sleeping Reni. Grayfia starts moving her own hips along to the same rhythm as mine. I'm still sensitive down there due to going two rounds with Reni.

"…I felt so lonely when you were gone… Aahhn… Fuah… I wasn't sure in what to do after I had done my usual chores… not just me… The others too…!"

"…Sorry… Fia…"

"Eh…?"

Splurt ~ Splurt ~

"….Aaahhhh?! Hyah! Fuah! ….Nnnnghh….??! ~~"

I came inside of her, but it also seemed to push her over the edge as well… She was masturbating earlier…

"Aaaahhh… Hot… So hot… Nnngh…. Hyaaahhh…."

I start moving my hips again. I can hear an obscene, viscous sound from where we're connected. I mix around her semen-filled insides with my member. Grayfia was moaning freely now, she didn't care anymore…

….Did I put a barrier around us…? I don't think so… Ahh… Whatever, I'll just apologize to everyone later…

Grayfia starts to move her hips again, matching my own rhythm. She deftly matches my thrusts with hers to deepen our connection.

"…Jin… Love me more… Don't let me go…!"

"Of course…! I'll spoil you whenever you feel like it. Just come to me…!"

Thrust ~ Thrust ~

"Yes…!! ~ I'm yours! Only yours! I'll have your children in the future! As many as you want….!!! Aahhh!!!"

Shit! Why say something like that now? Dammit! I start to thrust even harder into Fia, her most recent words pushing me forward… My kids, huh? As many as I want, huh? You better keep those promises, Grayfia!

"Hnnnnh?! H-Hyaaaaaaaaahhh!!!"

I felt her walls tighten again, pushing me to the edge as well.

Splurt ~ Splurt ~

"Haaah… Aahh… It's coming out… Nnnhh… I can feel… Your hot seed… Coming out again… Fuuuaah… Hiiihn… Aahh…"

"Aahh…Reni…."

Grayfia starts to go limp and she says Reni's name. I look over at the blonde as she was staring at us with a smile and blush. It looks like she woke up…

But kids, huh? Grayfia is the second one to promise such a thing. I wonder who else feels like that? I'll think about it another time… I looked back at Reni and she was squirming. I guess I have to keep going. I put up a sound and time barrier around us.

Lemon end

A few hours later

I remove the barrier around us. I checked with Cúntóir just now and it's around eleven at night. The rest of the girls definitely heard the earlier part of my night with these two....they were currently asleep. We had been at it for at least ten hours.

I get dressed and go back downstairs. I felt everyone was in the living room and headed there. Once I was in the room, they were all blushing. Irina was on Xenovia's lap… Did she pass out or something…?

"Uhhh hey there…?"

"Jin, did you forget to put on a barrier?"

"…I may have."

Akeno smirked at me. I looked around and the more 'innocent' ones were still avoiding eye contact with me. Even though I didn't do it too often during those five years, I'm quite certain they've heard me do it a few times. Therefore, why are they behaving like this again?

[You said it yourself; they probably weren't used to it since it's been so long.]

I guess so? We should be going to sleep soon. I have school tomorrow… I joined Kuroka and Natsume on their couch… Kanami was beside Natsume and she was a lot calmer than I would have thought.

"Jin nya, how long were you going at it?"

"…Uh, ten hours? Both of them are sleeping right now."

"Damn Jin, I didn't know you could last that long. Haha, Natsu, you're so innocent. Being embarrassed and shy about this."

Kanami started to tease Natsume beside me as she kept getting redder.

"I've had a few boyfriends while away, never took it too far though. I guess we just didn't mesh well."

She shrugs and starts talking about her history over the past few years. After staying in different countries for a few weeks or a few months, she met a guy, dated him, and then broke up when she needed to move on. All in all, she was with four guys in total. No boyfriends in high school.

Kanami had a strained look when mentioning one of them but quickly moved on. We chatted about their time while I was absent, and vice versa.

A few days later

Kuoh Academy

In a few weeks, the trip for the second years will start, and they'll be gone for a few days. I'll also meet up with them in Kyoto since I have to deal with the Hero Faction fuckery. Yasaka and I have been in contact more recently, and Kunou is very excited about my plans to visit.

I've been away from them for too long...they have not even visited. I miss them.

Slam!

"Dammit!!!!!!!!!"

During lunch, I was looking out the window in my classroom. Rias informed me that they were just reviewing their contracts for the coming days and weeks before and during the trip to Kyoto with our second years. So Ingvild and I didn't attend, she chose to hang out with her friends.

The guys had put some chairs together and were talking about… The hottest girls in school while also playing the Yugioh rip-off. The guy from before? He was suspended for a few weeks; he wasn't back yet.

Najima and Kouta were also part of the group—

Yank!

"Skyward-sama, join us. We would like to hear your opinion."

I was yanked out of my seat and dragged to the group by Kouta. I sighed and didn't really fight back. I was forced to sit in a chair and listen to them ramble.

"So, let's go over our top ten right now."

One of the guys said seriously, and the other idiots nodded. Najima brought out a list, and another guy… Pictures…? Um, isn't that against the law or something? At the very least, it is morally wrong.

[If they didn't get their consent.]

Ddraig, look at them…do they look consensual to you?!

[Point taken.]

The list looks like this:

1. Rias Gremory/Akeno Himejima/Ingvild Kyrie

2. Souna Shitori/Tsubaki Shinra/Kiyome Abe

3. Rossweisse-sensei/Griselda-sensei

4. Xenovia Quarta/Irina Shidou/Asia Argento

5. Koneko Toujou/Momo Hanakai/Reya Kusaka

6. Ruruko Nimura

7. Murayama/Katase

8. Tsubasa Yura/Tomoe Meguri

9. Aika Kiryuu

10. Gasper Vladi

"Who the hell put Gya-suke on the list?"

I asked the group. There was also a picture of him in a school swimsuit… A girl's one. We all looked at one guy… Riku Onodera… Short blue hair, baby face, a bit awkward but was usually a good guy at heart, 5'5 and skinny.

"I'm part of the fan club, alright?!"

"Gya-suke has a fan club…?"

"Yes, it's called 'The Rise of Shota Vladi'! And we're all proud members… That day… That day Gasper-chan transferred in…. Something awakened that day for me!!!!!!!"

"We will do anything for Gasper-sama! Even kill! Hehehehahahaha!!!!!"

The guys just gave him weird looks. Haaa… Good luck Gya-suke, you have a bunch of weirdos after you. I hope your relationship with Coriana blossoms soon. Though seeing pictures of my own lovers annoys me.

"You know, I'm quite close with many of these ladies, I'm also good friends with Gasper, I'm his senior too… Do you expect me to leave quietly after this…?"

Everyone in that group flinches and freezes on their spot. Many started to get nervous.

"I got Sona on speed dial; I can get her—"

I pretend to take out my phone and the guys panicked. One jumped up and ran off, the others started to pray? Najima and Kouta just looked nervously at me. Riku—

"I am a proud believer!!!!!!! Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!"

Got up and bellowed out with a primal screech making the others cover their ears…. Ree? Really? I guess this guy is a meme connoisseur.

Slam!

"What in the world is happening here?!"

Sona's voice resounded throughout the classroom. I turn to see her and Tsubaki glaring at everyone and eventually landing on our group. She looks at me and I shrug, hey, you deal with them… I was just dragged here.

The others who weren't part of it quickly explained what the hell was happening and she glared at us even harder. You know, I would have expected this academy to have some kind of discipline committee or public morals committee, to you know, deal with this kind of thing.

Sona marched over and the guy who produced the photos started to gather the pictures up, but he came up short and Tsubaki stopped him.

"This is….?"

"Hiiii!!! I'm sorry!!!"

I just leaned back on my chair and wai—

"You're also a suspect, Jin."

Eh? Please, Sona, be reasonable. I was forced to come here you know! I look at her and she doesn't budge. Ah, god dammit. I sigh and slump back down in my seat. I'll wait it out then. Tsubaki walks around getting statements from everyone. She comes back, whispers to Sona, and takes everyone away.

Sona glances at me and I get up. Ahhhh.... Why me…

Student Council Room

"…"

"Did you really think taking pictures of girls behind their back— Without their consent would be fine? Do you think it wouldn't get you in trouble once we found out?! We confiscate these, and you also give us your phone or camera you took these photos from."

She glares harder at him and points at a phone.

"At best, we do that and we give you an expulsion or you get expelled and move schools. Worst case scenario, you could be put in prison for this! This can be considered CP you know?"

Wait what? Is it? I have no idea… Okay wait… I-I guess so? Some of those on that list were underaged, but they also had pictures of them…

"Well, what do you say, Masa-kun?"

The guy, now named Masa, was the one who put the pictures on the table. The guy was pale and looked like he had seen a ghost.

"I'll take my expulsion!!!"

He took out a phone and practically threw it on the desk. Sona sighed and she spoke for a few more minutes before telling the others of their 'wrong' deeds. She told them to leave and I was left there.

"…Why do you even associate yourself with them? Those guys bring trouble to themselves you know?"

"I was dragged there. I just sat in a chair and didn't participate. Come on, Sona. Didn't the other students tell you that? I had a room full of eyewitnesses…"

I walked over to the table with the chessboard and sat in one of the chairs. She let out another sigh and sat down at her desk.

"I know…"

"Najima and Kouta are good dudes, just… Perverts and idiots. But try to do the right thing… From time to time… Like every other student in this school. Come on, Sona. You can't deny that the majority of the student body are just closet perverts. I mean, I am. Ask the girls."

Sona just looked at me and shook her head. Saji was trying to contain his laughter but got glared at. Lunch should be ending soon…

"So, are we done? Lunch is gonna end soon you know."

"…Yes, you're free to go."

"Cool beans."

I got up and started to walk out of the room—

"Actually, Jin?"

I stopped and turned around to look at her.

"I heard you made the alliance with the Norse Gods recently, who's next?"

"Shinto Gods, I did get a letter from them after all."

I pull the letter out of my [Inventory] and make it float over to Sona. She and Tsubaki read over it and she nods. I took it back and placed it back.

"Will you need a leave of absence?"

"I had my clone attend for me, no need. Thanks though."

I turned around and walked away. By the door, Saji held out his hand for a fist bump, and I chuckled and bumped fists with him. I have noticed that since the Rating Game with the Gremory peerage, he has been much more friendly and open to me.

He sees me as a role model… Don't, just don't. Just because I have a harem, and he regards me as a rival. However, he openly admitted that he doesn't see himself surpassing me or anything like that, but still holds me in that regard.

I finally leave and someone else followed me out? I glance back to see… Momo Hanakai, one of Sona's [Bishop] pieces and has a crush on Saji. I see the door closing with Saji smirking at me… Dude, what the hell?

"Jin-senpai, can I speak with you for a second?"

Then I turn around and face her. We walked away from the room when she gestured for us to do so. There weren't many students around so it was safe to speak.

From what I know… She's known about the supernatural since childhood. She became aware of the Sitri clan mainly due to her father having a high position in a company that was affiliated with them. Somewhere down the line, she was reincarnated as a devil.

"What's up?"

"One of my classmates… They approached me and asked me to ask you if… You could help the volleyball team with a game tomorrow? They're quite busy with getting ready for it and today one of their regulars injured themselves."

"…I know it's a bit presumptuous of me and out of line but—"

"Sure thing. Since I won't be traveling to the Shinto Gods for a few more weeks, it's fine. So, tomorrow, right? I'll help them. I'll stop by the club after school. Thanks for telling me, Momo."

"…Ah, yeah, haha… Thanks, Jin-senpai, also thanks for helping Genshirou-kun."

She says that last part with a blush and leaves, um, what? 'Genshirou-kun'? Don't you start calling him 'Gen-chan' after your match against the Gremory peerage…? Oh no, what have I done?

In recent days, I have seen Saji and Ruruko Nimura, Sona's other [Pawn] a lot closer… Don't tell me that little… Well, he better tell me. I watch her enter the room and I then turn around to go back to mine.

[Sitri [Bishop] get!]

{They had a conversation, you imbecile.}

[She blushed!]

{Blushing means nothing!}

Alright, calm down you two…

After School

Volleyball Club

At the end of the school day, the Gremory peerage headed to their clubs to do their club activities. After I talk with the volleyball team, I will stop by the clubroom. Ingvild joined me as we were outside the gymnasium.

"Excuse me!"

I shouted. It caught the coach's attention and he walked over to me.

"Oh, Skyward-kun, how can we help you?"

"Someone asked me to help with tomorrow's match? Someone got injured?"

The coach flashed an excited look and nodded.

"Ah yeah…Kuroko-kun sprained his ankle and couldn't participate. He's been a regular since this club started, but knowing you'll be helping us… It's reassuring. Let me tell the rest… You can leave, you have your own club, right?"

"Yeah, I do and thanks, I'll be here then."

"Oh yes…it's here in our school so you don't need to rush or anything. We'll be here around six to seven for some warm-ups, the match starts at nine."

"Got it, I can make it around seven or eight."

He nods before turning around and getting the team together. I leave with Ingvild back to the occult research club. Ingvild and I start holding hands on the way back.

"You think that's going to be enough for you to get used to the team?"

"Yeah. I did play with them when we first both transferred here. I'll be fine."

Urakyoto

Yasaka

"Yasaka-sama, Jin-sama will be coming here once the second years of Kuoh academy go on their scheduled school trip."

It's been quite some time since Jin visited us. I was with Kunou and Sharon mostly. She made my job a lot easier since she's quite literally a 'super maid'. She can do anything… I can see why Grayfia sees her as a rival.

"Yes, please prepare some rooms for the ones that may stay here, Sharon."

"Yes!"

Sharon leaves with Kunou following her. Kunou has started to see Sharon as a sister figure and has started to act like a maid from time to time… I am not sure if it's a good thing or not…

I haven't been able to go to Jin's home for a visit with Kunou since I have been in contact with… Hindu Gods, I am to meet with Sakra messengers in the near future. However, I received a message from Sharon to not do it. I was confused and asked why, and she said… That Jin said so.

Jin, he always had reasons for doing certain things. I assume that he has his reasons for telling Sharon to tell me that... I replied that I would ask for a rescheduling… They have yet to reply to me back.

"Haaa…"

How should I act around him…? The last time we saw each other was when he took care of my last 'husband' and when I… Why is my face heating up? I'm older than him but I get embarrassed now…? Haaa…

"Get yourself together, Yasaka."

Soon. He'll be here soon…

Ireland, Unknown location

Áine

"Hmm ~ Hmm ~"

It's been a while since I last saw Jin Skyward. The Red Dragon Emperor and Middleman of the supernatural world. Many were skeptical of his goals, I mean uniting the entire supernatural world? Who would even attempt such a thing…

I had been traveling around the country as usual, and I had come to Dun Laoghaire. This is where Jin lived before he moved to Japan. I've been asking around about him, and he's quite popular, though I should have expected that already.

Men are pigs, nothing but potential r—pists in the making. I will show the whole supernatural world that he's nothing different. Oppai Dragon? Ketsu Dragon? Please, isn't that proof enough that he's a degenerate pervert?

He may have brainwashed those women for his own gain, his own harem… I'll rescue them. I'll out him to the whole world, that he's just a scam.

I promise you that.

Next day

Jin Skyward

"Ugh… I shouldn't have agreed to this…"

"I'm here with you, Jin. Chin up."

It was around seven in the morning and I was on my way to the gymnasium to see how the team's male volleyball team was. Everyone else was still asleep, or just still at home. I had told everyone about it last night and Ingvild was the one going with me.

"Ooohhhh…. Ingvild, you're the only one willing…!"

"Kya!"

I had suddenly grabbed her and hugged her while I kept walking. I felt her wrap herself around me as she giggled.

"Don't be silly… You better win this ~"

"Sure thing, for Ingvild, I shall win this game."

We kept on messing around until we reached the school and I let her down. We walked the rest of the way to the gymnasium. Once we were there… It was already quite noisy. We both go inside, and the coach spots me and runs over to me.

"Skyward-kun I'm glad you came early. Your jersey is in the locker room and ready, go get dressed and go warm up with the team… You must be… Ingvild-kun, if you wish to watch you can stand by over there. Now, excuse me."

The coach gave us a rundown and I look at her, Ingvild nods and goes over to the stands. I go and get changed. I hope this goes smoothly.

[Going to show off a bit, Partner?]

For you Ddraig, sure.

[Aw shucks, you're making me blush~]

'{...}'

Cúntóir: Answer: Out of the way, Dragon, that's my husband you're trying to court!

Boom!!!!!!

[Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!]

....It was a joke, Cúntóir, chill… I shake my head and join the regulars.

"Hey, just got here."

"Jin-senpai, thank you for helping us. Alright! Let's get back to it!"

Hiroto was the setter, a third-year like myself, and the team captain, he addresses the team and they started on their drills. He turns to me and tells me what we needed to do—

"Kuoh, fighto!!!"

It's around nine now and the gymnasium was already set up properly, the other team had also arrived. Keikou High School. It sounded almost like Teikou Middle school, like from Kuroko no Basket…

We had a few students here to cheer for us, I spotted the Gremory and Sitri peerages, Ingvild had stayed with me during all that time. Thankfully Rias had her excuse so it was all good. Hiroto called us in for a huddle.

"Alright, this is our first game without our usual regulars, but we're here to win. Let's get this tournament started in the right way, okay?!"

"Yeah!!!!!!"

Everyone shouted at the same time. I look over at the other school as they had a diverse lineup… If I was honest, it's like the generation of miracles but for volleyball, they looked quite intimidating. But a lot of them were quite tall.

From a glance, none of them were below 5'8, the highest was probably taller than me.... Cúntóir?

Cúntóir: Answer: He is 6'10.

Jesus Christ…he also had a muscular build too…we lined up and did the usual greetings. The captains went up for a coin toss to see who would serve first. Hiroto won that won and we would serve first. He looks at me and nods…

Alright then… Let's start this with a bang. Earlier, I had meshed well with the team. Now… I had the mindset of going into this game by relying on the team and going solo at times. If I see that we're losing, I'll take it all the way by myself, but if not, I'll let it play out normally.

I spin the ball around my hands… Let's give them the Oikawa serve, eh? I step back a little bit further from the court and throw the ball up… It felt like the entire stadium just went into slow motion… I felt a smile appear on my face. I heard muffled voices… I jumped up and—

Bam! Thud!

I look back and I hit a perfect jump serve. Quite a lot of people were looking at me in shock, the devils— The ones part of the supernatural world, including Kiyome Abe as she had arrived here too… They were smirking at me.

"I guess, that's my greeting, huh?"

I grin at them and I could feel the rest of my team's excitement rise.

The final set, we easily won the first and second sets since most of the points came from my serves. Since we were still in high school, we only needed to go through three sets. The other team were clearly angry and flustered, I heard during a short break that they were one of the favorites since their line-up was pretty monstrous.

Somewhere down the line… I had to dial it back since it was just me scoring serves so I did a few with less power and we got on with the game. Though, we worked well since the other team never go over the two digits of points.

Hiroto was amazing, his sets for everyone were perfect, and everyone else did spectacular, I even dubbed our Libero in my mind as 'Nishinoya', mother fucker did the splits twice to save the ball from hitting the floor…

Bam!

Hiroto gave me another good toss as I jumped and spiked it down, it blasted past the blocker's hands and arms! And hit the floor beneath with a loud thud.

Whistle!!!

"Winner, Kuoh Academy!"

The referee blew the whistle as we only needed one more point to win. Hiroto wanting to be safe… Gave it to me for an easy win. The other was in shock as we had dominated them, our school had burst into cheers.

"Nice toss."

"Nice kill!"

Hiroto and I high-fived as the team went wild for our first win. We lined up and did the usual end-of-match gestures, we even went to shake hands… Even the rougher-looking ones didn't seem so upset. I reach a guy with pink hair.

"Damn dude… You're a monster. You plan on becoming a pro?"

"…Nah, I'm just a substitute, I don't even play volleyball, I belong to another club."

I let go of the pink-haired guy's hand as he stares at me slack-jawed, the same with his team. I heard them start to complain about being beaten by a school that had a random join them. I shook my head and got dressed as the school populace at the gym were still celebrating.

Lunch

"And he went in like wapah! Drop down, say paaaaah!"

It was lunch and the whole school had heard of the news, the easy victory of the volleyball team, courtesy of me. My classmates were also talking about it, especially my two friends who were bragging for me…

I sigh again as they won't let this go for a while…

"You really led that team today, huh?"

Rias and everyone else— The devils had stayed behind and were sitting around my table.

"I mean… I guess? I just did my thing, you know? Regular, par for the course type of deal…"

"Par for the course? If you mean getting the first twelve points in the first set as par for the course, until you held back then I don't know anything anymore."

I just slumped down on my desk as I felt a pair of breast press against my back and a head join mine on the table…

"Ufufu ~ you did well, Skyward-sama ~ ...How about a little reward for tonight?"

I turn to look at Akeno as she winked at me. I felt the glares of the guys around us… Haaa… Even though I helped one of the school's team win a match I still get hate, bruh. The rest of the day was pretty hectic as I had many people approach me.

A few days later

Underworld

As the date of the Kyoto trip loomed nearer, we were in the Underworld since we were invited by Rias's parents for some tea and snacks. I saw no problem with it and joined them, Rose joined me too since… Well she's my secretary/business employee, though I guessed she wanted to be around me.

Now a problem occurred, well not really a problem but… A few things have been ramping up and we had to delay our trip to the [Pocket Dimension], it's been rescheduled before I go to the Shinto Gods. So after the events in Kyoto, whatever they may be.

Why? Yasaka and Suzaku, they couldn't make it since the next events in the world will involve them, they had been busy preparing for those things to come. Yasaka is still apparently meeting up with the Sakra messengers, and Suzaku was preparing some things for me to bring to Amaterasu.

"Rias, how many servants do you still need?"

Zeoticus asked as he sipped from his teacup. Venelana also looked at her curiously, she— Rias, was playing with Millicas as he had joined us too.

"I have eight [Pawn] pieces left and single [Rook]… Jin promised to help me find some potential members for my peerage."

She looks at me and I nodded. Yeah, I planned on having her [Rook] be Loup Garou, he was originally Sona's servant but was traded. Formally a werewolf human hybrid, he was reincarnated by Sona to be part of her peerage.

But I don't know how that will play out so I need other options for that. I also want her [Pawns] to be one or two, so either have one person reincarnated using all [Pawn] pieces of them or have two and split it as four each… As to who though… I'm not sure.

Originally… I had thought of Ajamu, but according to Reni, Natsume and Shigune…. He's part of team Slash/Dog now so he's out. I changed her remaining pieces to be able to reincarnate God-class beings so… Anything is possible for them.

I'm stilling to visit new factions, pantheons and as well as revisiting other ones I've been to… I can find some candidates for her there.

"Is that so? Then thank you in advance, Jin-kun…by the way, Jin-kun, it seems the second years are going on their school trip soon, yes? Rias has mentioned you're also going?"

"Ah, yeah, I am, Venelana. I plan on checking up on Yasaka, the leader of the West youkai faction, and as well as…meet one of the leaders of Five Principal Clans, Suzaku Himejima. I have some business with her too."

I answer her question as she nodded. I usually have to speak in a more… Er, formal or 'fancy' tone with them? I dunno why but they insisted on it. Even if I marry Rias… I won't take over you know…

"Last year, Rias brought back some Japanese pickles from Kyoto which were quite tasty."

Rias's mother actually ate Japanese pickles? No, Rias ate them all the time at home. Still, I felt rather surprised at the revelation. It's impossible to associate the noble Lady Gremory with Japanese pickles.

"I'll bring back some souvenirs then. I have a few in mind."

"Ara? That's not what I meant… I apologize, you really don't have to do that, no?"

Hearing my answer, Venelana blushed slightly and brought her hand to the corner of her mouth. This response was unexpectedly cute!

"I don't mind, I'll bring a few."

"Thank you very much ~"

We spoke a little more and I played with Millicas a bit, seeing him being more of a 'child' was a welcome change. The little get-together ended on a good note.

After the tea party, we were prepared to return home via magic circle. But because Sirzechs suddenly returned to the Gremory castle, so we went to greet him before leaving.

"I will go too!"

Millicas also wanted to see his father, so he came with us.

On a special path used only when Sirzechs returned to the castle, Sirzechs was meeting with someone— A certain black-haired guest.

I felt the same aura earlier so I knew who it was. It was Sairaorg in noble attire.

"Thank you for your hospitality. Looking good, Rias and Jin."

He greets us as we fist bump, he looks at Rias and the both of them nodded to each other.

"Yes, it's been a while, Sairaorg, you look good too. Greetings Onii-sama, we heard you came home so we came here to meet up with you."

"Don't sweat the formalities, it makes me uncomfortable. Thank you all."

Sirzechs picked up Millicas in his arms and smiled at us.

The reason he returned had to do with Sairaorg? If that was true, then it must be related to the upcoming match between the two of us.

"Onii-sama, Sairaorg came because...?"

"Yes, he came expressly to deliver some fruit, a specialty from Bael territory. Isn't that thoughtful of him? Our cousin, that is. We were talking about how Rias should visit the Bael household to express our gratitude sometime. Misla Bael would love to see you."

Sirzechs says. Right, for Sirzechs, Sairaorg was his cousin from his mother's side. Looking at it like that, Sairaorg's status is pretty high up there.

"We were talking about a few things about the next match. Rias, he has no special requests about the rules, except that all complicated restrictions be lifted from the rules of combat."

He turns to me and continues.

"The exhibition match between Jin-kun and Sairaorg will happen a week before the Rating Game between the Gremory and Bael peerages. It will also be held at the same place."

Hearing Sirzechs's words, Rias was surprised but her eyes become serious. I also nodded along, so it's there, huh? The floating city of Agares.

"Sairaorg, are you serious? No matter how many uncertain elements there are on our side, you will accept them all, is that what you mean?"

Rias asks her cousin seriously and he smiles fearlessly.

"That is correct. Whether the vampire that stops time, or the Holy-Demon sword wielder, or the new Sacred Gear wielder, your other [Knight], I will take them all on. —If I cannot handle all your attacks, how can I call myself the heir of the Bael family?"

Sairaorg's open acceptance caused all of them to look at him in surprise. I couldn't help smirk as this guy just wanted an all-out fight with them, and probably me. With piercing eyes, Sairaorg gazed at Rias and then shifted towards me.

"I also look forward to our re-match, Jin. I will go full power from the start… Meaning I will use 'that', I do not fear the Gremory peerage finding out about it."

I expected as much, he doesn't care if they see him use his Sacred Gear [Regulus Nemea]. He'll come at me with everything he has in him. Whether he wins or loses… He'll do the same for his Rating Game.

"I see, then I look forward to it, Sairaorg."

It was the day of the school trip, around a week and a few days have passed. As this day loomed closer and closer, the girls plus Kiba got even more excited. This was supposed to be a big thing for the students of Kuoh academy.

While I won't be able to experience it myself or Ingvild since we're both third years… I can still go to Kyoto so I can meet up with them. I had offered for anyone to go with me and… Kuroka's going, Reni…. She had a pretty big tantrum when she found out she and Slash/Dog had been called for a mission in the Greek God's realm.

Reni can act her age when the time is appropriate but when it concerns me… She just acts differently, I personally find it cute, but she was scolded by Natsume and Grayfia, so since then she's just clung onto me.

I along with Rias and Reni came to see everyone off. We were a little bit away from the rest so we can say our goodbyes.

"I'll be there shortly so don't go doing anything unreasonable now. Rose and Azazel will be there too. If you make contact with any of the supernatural over there just mention me, you'll probably get a bit more leeway with that since I'm in good relations with them."

They nodded; I turn to Kiba.

"You remember our rules?"

He nods and I pat him on the shoulder.

"Good, while I can't stay with you guys during the entire time since I'll be with Yasaka and visiting Suzaku to finalize my plans with my visit to the Shinto God's realm. I'll leave them to you, Kiba."

He chuckled and answered me.

"Realistically, I probably won't need to do much, Jin-senpai."

"…True, but you're a good friend of mine, knowing you have their back gives me peace of mind."

"…Yes, leave it to me."

Rias steps forward and starts handing everyone a card.

"This is the so-called 'Free bus pass', aside from being good friends with Jin, this will help you as well."

Since most of Kyoto's sights are temples, or in other words, Kyoto is full of sites heavy in spiritual power, this normally caused all sorts of inconveniences for devils. After all, shrines and temples are normally taboo for devils.

However, devils can move freely using this pass which was issued by existences (like onmyoji and youkai) from the Kyoto office in charge of affairs there. Of course, a valid reason was required beforehand.

I hadn't needed it since, well, I'm not a devil. So I was free to move as I please. Not including my current status and relationship with Yasaka… Which had been spread by Sharon… Haaaa….

"We used the same kind of pass last year. As long as there is a legitimate reason, they will issue passes even to devils. Gremory servants, Sitri servants, and Heaven's messenger do you realize how fortunate it is to have certain forces backing you all?"

Rias looks at me and then chuckled at Reni who was hugging my arm desperately.

Ring ~

Asia answered the phone and then bows to us.

"Jin-san, Rias-onee-sama, Reni-san. We'll be taking our leave!"

"Yes, we'll get going. We'll see you there, Jin."

"See you, boss!"

The church trio answered enthusiastically before leaving us to join up with their classmates. Kiba also bowed.

"I will also get going, I will see you there, Jin-senpai."

We turn around and start walking away. Reni hugged my arm tighter; Rias did the same thing.

"…Even though I'm trying to hide it, I'll be as lonely as everyone else, you know? I'm not as bad off as Akeno or Reni but… We— I'll still miss you. I'm starting to understand how they feel when I say it out loud like this."

"I'll only be gone for the same amount of time as the second years on the trip you know."

"That's a day more than Asgard!"

Reni complained beside me. She approached me a few times the last few days saying that she was thinking of quitting being an agent for Grigori and also leaving behind team Slash/Dog since she wanted more time with me.

I felt complicated about it but she explained that since I was going to have a restaurant in Kuoh in the future and probably more across the world… That I could hire her. She went on to explain that since Sae came back and was part of the team, as well as Ajamu joining them, it's become quite large.

I argued that they'd need her expertise, she is their skilled magician after all. But she answered back by saying that she was training Sae to replace her in that. She was happily surprised that Sae was a quick learner, she asked if I did something when I healed her.

I did not, I just changed her Utsusemi and that's it. I just removed any impurities and the like to make it easier on her. Anyway… I told her I would think about it when I do, she'll get her answer, now, what should my answer be?

"Just a day longer, Reni. I'll be back, as usual, heck, I'll be meeting with Suzaku so it'll be fine. I'll give her your and your team's greetings. This is also more than just meeting with the Shinto Gods after all."

She nods. Yeah, it's also to get Shuri, Akeno, and Tobio back into the Himejima clan, they were all exiled after all. If I can be on good terms with Amaterasu then maybe she can do something since those old corpses listen to her.

My status, name, achievements, and deeds have become larger since I first met Suzaku… I doubt that would mean much to the elders and old farts of the Himejima clan, they're stubborn like that. Suzaku will need help in changing their rules and systems.

Skyward household

"Everything ready?"

"Yes nya~"

I had teleported back home with the other two, when I did Reni was dragged away by her team and they left for Grigori, Kanami had been dabbling in joining team Slash/Dog, which only ignited an even bigger fire under Reni.

Now, she also got another offer, and that was to become a devil for Rias, whether that be a [Pawn] or her other [Rook]. Kanami said she'd think about it. Natsume didn't mind which path her older sister took, she just said that Kanami should choose one that she wouldn't regret it.

"Alright then, we'll get going to Urakyoto. I'll see you guys in three or four days."

Xenovia Quarta

It's been around thirty minutes since the train left and since we last saw Jin, Reni, and my [King] Rias. I was sitting in seats with my classmates as well as my peerage members. To my left was Asia, right Irina and across from me was Aika Kiryuu who was mostly talking and insulting the famous 'Perverted Duo'.

"Holy crap! This is the first time I've been on a bullet train! It's going so fast!"

Matsuda says in excitement, Kiryuu left her seat and sat opposite of the boys, and started teasing them. I felt a tap on my arm and turn to see Asia.

"Xenovia-san, why did you think… Jin-san make you do that?"

"…I do not know, but I know he has his reasons. That also means all of us to have to keep our guard up while in Kyoto… It may involve 'them'."

Yes, the Khaos Brigade. They're still a looming threat to the peace of the supernatural world. They're also being backed by that creature, Nyarlathotep's children. We are currently no match for them, only Jin's shadows and the 'Electa' are.

As to what Jin made me do… I was originally going to leave both my weapons behind. Durandal and my Sacred Gear. But he insisted on me bringing my Sacred Gear so I did, but I had to leave Durandal behind.

But it was for good reason. Durandal was sent to the Orthodox church, they had apparently found a way to suppress Durandal's offensive aura without making it weaker… That was what they had originally planned in doing.

But after they saw how I handled Durandal with my Sacred Gear… They approached us with a different proposition. While they had found a new technique in sealing the offensive aura, they also have a way to increase it, giving it more power. So, I sent it their way.

Kiba Yuuto came over to us our classmates made a fuss about it, we are in the same club so I don't see a reason for it.

"Kiba-san, how can we help you?"

Asia asks as she sits across from us, the perverted duo and Kiryuu looked over at us and he says we were just discussing what our club was going to be doing for the festival. Satisfied with his answer they go back to what they were doing.

"I wanted to know your itinerary once you get there. So that there's a plan in case of emergencies. I know Jin-senpai will be in Kyoto but… I just want to cover our bases."

"Yes, of course, after all, we are in different classes. Where do you plan to go tomorrow?"

"Starting our tour from Sanjuusangen-dou, you?"

"From the temple of Kiyomizu-dera. And then Ginkaku-ji and Kinkaku-ji. Though these three places are a bit far from one another, but if we put in the effort to go to those places then...we can hit them in just two days, then we can take it easy the third day and advance from Tenryuu-ji."

"Tenryuu-ji? Our class is planning on going there on the third day too. We may very well meet at the Togetsu bridge. What about the last day?"

"Just end it by casually walking around the Kyoto station and getting souvenirs. By the way, Irina mentioned about wanting to go to the Kyoto Tower."

The schedules for each class were prepared beforehand and handed into the teachers. The students were even required to create travel guides for their own class to use.

After exchanging details about our sightseeing plans, we changed topics and had a casual conversation before he left back for his class…

What's going to happen in Kyoto for Jin to go there at the same time as us…?

Urakyoto

Jin Skyward

"We're her—"

Bang! Gyu ~

"Jin!"

"Here… Hey Kunou… I'm back."

"Mmm! Welcome back!"

Kunou starts to drag me away while Kuroka followed us while giggling to herself. I greet the tengu guards as they also welcomed me back., Kunou held my hand as we quickly go inside and start chatting.

"Kunou, how have you and Yasaka been? Anything happen recently?"

"Everything has been fine! Sharon-nee-san has been a big help around here. She's like everyone's big sister, even the other youkai staff we have! Mother calls her the 'super maid'."

Kunou's smile went to a frown as she continued.

"But just a few days ago something happened. I wasn't with mother since she told me to stay back but Sharon-nee-an went with her. You have to ask her about it."

Did something happen? Did the Hero faction try to abduct them? I nod and pick her up making her yelp and giggle.

"Is that so, Kunou-hime ~? I'll do just that then~"

"Hmm ~ Kunou-chan and Jin are like father and daughter nya ~"

"No! H-He's more than that…"

Kunou quickly says with a blush making Kuroka laugh at her. I awkwardly smile, maybe when you're older and if you still feel that way, but for now, I don't want to land myself in that room, no sir.

As we banter back and forth, we quickly arrive by the room where I felt Sharon and Yasaka's auras. I push the doors open and the two of them look our way with a smile. I let Kunou down as she went to sit beside Yasaka.

"Ara? Kuroka came with you? ~"

"Yeah, she wanted to… So she came."

Yasaka got up and came in front of me, she smiled at me and we shared a kiss. It was a long one, I could feel that she definitely missed me through this kiss. I share the same sentiment, Yasaka… We finally separated and she goes back to the other side of the table.

"Welcome, Jin-sama, Kuroka-sama."

"Yeah, I'm back… Anyway, Yasaka. Kunou mentioned something happening recently?"

Yasaka frowned and nodded, Sharon's eyes became sharp. She had reported back to me when it happened but I told her to hold off on it until I get there so hear it from Yasaka herself. But no one got hurt since she was there. Yasaka also held them off too.

"Yes, I was on my way to meet with messengers of Sakra from Mount Meru. However, we were ambushed and they tried to kidnap me. They were from Khaos Brigade and were apparently from the Monkai and Nilrem."

"Youkai, monster, and human magicians worked together to try to capture me. However, the messengers of Mount Meru, Sharon, and I repelled their attacks. We even captured one but… All they said was 'Even if we don't capture the West Youkai leader… We still have a backup plan…' he then started laughing before killing himself, his body then crumbled into nothing."

… 'Backup plan' huh? Cúntóir, any ideas? I have my own theory but I wanna run it by you real quick.

Cúntóir: Answer: Recently the Sessho-seki or 'Killing stone' in Japan has been broken… Legend has it the legendary nine-tailed fox, Tamamo no Mae was the one imprisoned in that rock. Legend has it if the rock is broken then it means Tamamo no Mae has escaped into the human realm.

…..I knew it. They need a nine-tailed foxed to be connected to the leylines of Kyoto in order to open a Dragon Gate here. But Khaos Brigade doesn't know that Great Red, or Irene isn't even in the Dimensional Gap? I would have guessed that Lapis, Ignia or their siblings would have known about that…

But using Tamamo, huh? I wonder what she looks like? There have been many iterations of her in my old world… Wait, Cúntóir can you locate her?

Cúntóir: Answer: Negative, she may be in a location where I cannot search, or she's been forced to consume Azrael's blood making her invisible. In addition, before the sealing of Tamamo no Mae, she was residing in the Shinto Realm.

….Could this be my ticket to getting a good reputation with the Shinto Gods…? If I can save her then… Cúntóir, who can I meet in the Shinto Realm?

Cúntóir: Answer: The current Gods within that realm are:

Amaterasu Ōmikami – The Sun Goddess and chief deity of Shinto

Fūjin – The Goddess of Wind

Hachiman – The God of War

Junshi Daimyojin – The God of Provocation

Omoikane – The Deity of Wisdom

Raijin – The Goddess of Lightning, thunder, and storms

Ryūjin – The Japanese Dragon of sea and storms

Sarutahiko Ōkami – The God of earth

Susanoo-no-Mikoto – The God of the sea and storms

Tenjin – The Poetry God

Tsukuyomi – The Moon God

Cúntóir: Answer: Please note, much like the Greek Gods, there are more Gods but they are away, for the time being, if you proceed with your plan then you will only meet those there, not including other supernatural beings in there.

I see, alright, but two male gods have turned into females… Fūjin, and Raijin, well it's this world, what can you do about it?

"I see, thank you Yasaka… I'll have the Gremory and Sitri peerages be on alert, as well as Azazel and Rose. If Khaos Brigade… They won't just stop at that, they may be planning something big in the coming days. I'll invite them up here tonight for a discussion."

"I see, then we'll hold off discussing it until tonight then… What do you plan on doing now, Jin?"

"…I'll go visit Suzaku, if I have time after then I'll go and join them when they're touring Kyoto. I felt them arrive not too long ago. They should be getting settled into their hotels for now and then going out sightseeing."

"Kuroka—"

"I'll stay here nya."

I turn to the cat girl and she gives me a firm answer, I give her a questioning look but she just shrugs her shoulder… Well, I don't see any problems with that but sure, why not?

"Are you sure?"

"Yes nya ~ I want to explore Urakyoto a bit, Kunou-chan can help me ~"

"Yes! Leave it to me!"

I nod again as the two of them leave the room we were in. I was left in the room with Sharon and Yasaka. I join her side and let out a sigh… So many things to do. The crap with the Hero faction, [Pocket Dimension], the Shinto Gods realm, my match with Sairaorg, and then the Bael and Gremory Rating Game…

[Don't forget about the Egyptian Gods! The majority of the supernatural will be watching your match with Sairaorg. You'll need to visit Kurousagi to find out more about what's happening there. So a visit to the Greek God's realm again.]

....Ugh, that sounds like so much work…

Lick ~

"…?"

I turn to see Yasaka was licking my cheek. She had gotten closer to me and had my arm between her breasts, she was smiling seductively at me…

"How about we give Kunou a sibling, J-i-n ~"

I look at her as she kept on smiling at me, I glance at Sharon as she hadn't moved from her spot and was also smiling at me. I look back at Yasaka… I had initially brushed her off because we weren't officially together, but is she teasing me, or is she being serious…?

"Are you being serious or just teasing me….? Because if you aren't…"

I quickly pick her up and plop her down on my lap, she let out a cute little yelp and I hug her from behind while groping her left chest and kissing the back of her neck.

"Aahhnn ~ …J-Jin… W-Wait… Not my nape…"

"I can definitely make that wish come true tonight…"

I felt her shiver in my arms as she let out a cute little sound, but she eventually starts shaking her head. I guess…being teased back isn't her forte, huh? I inwardly chuckle and stop groping her and let her stay on my lap silently.

"Fufufu ~ Yasaka-sama ~ Jin-sama beat you in your own game ~"

"….!!! ~~~"

She had no response and just silently blushed. I flirted a little bit more with Yasaka and made her more flustered before leaving to meet with Suzaku.

|I'm in Kyoto… Want to meet up somewhere?|

|…Why not visit my home?|

|Um, can I? Won't the old stubborn farts have a fit?|

|My home isn't within the clans, it's an apartment I bought.|

|Oh, then sure why not? Where is it?|

|I'll send you the directions and picture…|

I had left Urakyoto and promised I would be back by the evening. I was wandering Kyoto by myself and was texting Suzaku. I guess it's a home date! The apartment looked like it was in a fancy place. I nod and go to an alleyway before teleporting away.

I arrived by the apartments It was in Fudocho Kyoto-Shi Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto. The door color was green, there were metal staircases that went up to different levels and different colored doors. So I just needed to go up one flight of stairs.

I go up then and then ring the doorbell. I heard a 'coming' from the other side of the door and it opened to—

"…"

"…Is something, wrong, Jin?"

"N-No, it's nothing may I come in?"

"Yes, please do."

I was taken by surprise by what she was wearing, she looked both cute and sexy. It was just a one-piece yellow dress and knowing her proportions thanks to Akeno… It stuck to her body so it showed off her curves in the right places… I don't know if this is deliberate or if she's unaware of her own charm.

…It's like Reni all over again, until I pointed it out to her…she became a little bit more aware of it. I walk into the apartment and it was big. The entrance was small, and then in front of me was the bedroom and living room combo. Her bed was to the right and besides, that was the balcony. On the left side of the bed were a desk and chair.

I walk further inside and to my left again was another area, it seemed like the kitchen, I see another door and it said 'bathroom'. The floor was made of wood, the walls were painted white and in front of me was a giant glass window above to it to the left was the A.C. I heard that Kyoto could get hot during the summer months… I didn't feel it though.

"You chose to live here? Any reason?"

Suzaku gestured for me to sit on her bed and I did so. She goes into the kitchen and brings out some tea she had prepared, she looked troubled so I summoned a table and she put them on it.

"Yes, it's close to many facilities and makes it easy for me to go back to the base of our clan… I haven't made much progress as of late since the elders know of my relationship with you."

Well, we are friends… Annoying old traditions… I felt her grab both my hands… Sheesh, Suzaku, you do like doing that, huh? But she doesn't say anything.

"Haaaa…. After my little stay here in Kyoto, I'm here because the second years are having their school trip. I'm just watching over them, seems like bigger things are happening, Khaos Brigade may be involved."

"Anyway, once all of that's done, I'll go and visit the Shinto Gods."

"After our time in the [Pocket Dimension], correct?"

She corrects me with a little smile… Right, that too.

"Anyway, Suzaku, I spoke with Cúntóir and found out a few things. Let me go over them."

I cover the apartment in a sound-canceling barrier and tell her of what I had spoken to Cúntóir about regarding Yasaka, the hero faction, dragon gates, Tamamo no Mae, and how she's related to the Shinto Gods' realm.

"…If you rescue her then..."

"Yeah, it'll make my visit a little easier. I don't know how well regarded Tamamo is in that realm but I already got an invitation to their realm after I kicked Loki's ass and formed an alliance with the Norse Gods."

"Of course, I'll still need to get in better relationships with all the Gods, Goddesses and whoever else may be of noteworthy before I go and say… 'Hey, so, one of my friends, Suzaku Himejima is working towards bettering her clan's rules and systems. One of my lovers, her mother, and her male cousin were exiled because of their strict rules. Can you help me out there?' or something like that."

"They would probably just laugh me out of there."

Suzaku giggled while still holding onto both my hands, um, when's she going to let them go…?

"Suzaku, if you know any detail no matter how obscure about the Shinto Gods, I'm all ears. Anything will be of help you know?"

She nods and lets go of my hands but keeps holding my right with her left, she slowly intertwines them as she leans her body onto mine. I look at the tea in front of us as I wait for her to speak.

Cúntóir: Answer: You could always ask me, Jin.

I can, and I normally would but…

[It's a way for them to get closer, Cúntóir. Sheesh, shouldn't you know that?]

Cúntóir: Answer: Silence, Drooling fetish Dragon.

[...…...]

"What I'm about to tell you are rumors I have heard from my elders as well as… The previous head, Suou Himejima. However, Amaterasu-sama is the chief of the Shinto Gods, their leader. Everyone listens to her orders, she is gentle and kind, but can also be cruel when necessary."

Reminds me a lot like Shuri… She has both Akeno, and you. Though, I've mostly seen that caring side from you, Suzaku.

"Fūjin-sama and Raijin-sama are apparently close with her; they almost treat each other like sisters. Hachiman the God of War is apparently lazy, that's all of the rumors that I can remember right now. Many others contradict each other, but these are the ones that are consistent."

"Inari-sama has sadly passed away, that much I can say. Yasaka-sama has told me about it and the monster you described to her during the five years in your [Pocket Dimension]…. Jin, please help me. I wish to bring back Akeno, Shuri and Tobio into our clan…"

"…"

"I had thought of marrying Tobio just to bring him back into the clan a few years back but…"

She stops and looks at me. I felt like time just froze…. Holy shit! She thought of it! Nooo!! No, no wait… She said she 'thought' of it! Not went through with it! She's not even 'mine' but I'm this jealous…?! Shit!

"I— Hyah?!"

I hug her. Damn, what the hell's wrong with me? No, Tobio and I are good friends, but, ah, screw it. Fine! I'll admit it, I like the Himejima women! Even if I don't ever plan on courting Shuri or anything like that… She feels like a mother to me too!

"Suzaku. Leave it to me, actually no."

I pull away as she looks at me confused and sporting a small blush. I stare at her seriously and directly into her eyes.

"Will you go with me to the Shinto Gods' realm when I have time? I plan on asking Akeno as well. Anyone else who wants to come… That's also fine, but I need you."

"I… But my schedule…"

"I can make a clone to be in your place for a day. You already know how they work, right? I did explain that during that time too…"

She nods and looks down to think about it. I keep my hands on her shoulder as I wait for her reply… Come on, you can meet the Goddess your family worships…!

"…O-Okay, Jin. I'll go with you."

"…Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!"

She jumped a bit with my sudden outburst and I bury my face into her chest. She let out another cute yelp but I felt her hug me and start stroking my head while giggling.

"…You can act quite childish at times, Jin…"

"Grayfia says that to me from time to time. Maybe you'll be the next?"

"…"

She didn't answer me but kept on stroking my head. We stayed like that for a little while before we started to drink the tea she served while also catching up on what had happened since we last saw each other.

"By the way, how're the other clans doing? Know anything about them currently?"

"The Nakiri clan. Current heir, Ouryuu Nakiri is the strongest Yellow Dragon user in all of their history. He inherited the Yellow Dragon, like I inherited the Vermillion Bird. Tobio said that if he and Ouryuu-kun fought, he wasn't sure if he would win, however, according to Sae and Kouki-kun, Tobio was powered up by a lot…"

"Yeah… We had a little spar ourselves, after that he got his ass in gear and got stronger."

She nods and continues.

"However, Ouryuu-kun apparently is scared of me…?"

She had a look of confusion and frowned… I mean, Shuri and Akeno… I've seen them when angry and they can be quite intimidating to others. Though, truly angry? I'm not too sure. I can only imagine what you would be like, Suzaku…

"The other are Genbu Doumon, Byakko Shinra, and Seiryuu Kushihashi. Genbu-san inherited the Black Tortoise, Byakko-san inherited the White Tiger and Seiryuu-san inherited the Azure Dragon."

"I cannot tell you much about them, but they're all exceptional users of the Sacred Beasts. You may meet them down the line, I heard a devil from the Sitri peerage is a Shinra, yes? Vali Lucifer also knows of Genbu-san."

I know little about them, but the little I know are… Byakko can use touki naturally, not much on Seiryuu, Genbu… Like Suzaku said, she knows Vali and has a crush on the guy. I'll ask him in the future about it.

Ouryuu Nakiri… He's a lot of things but, a good kid at heart and looked up to Ise, he can use touki and has a technique called [Dragon Man] much like Shirone's [Shirone Mode] and Akeno's [Fallen Angel Mode] it boosts his powers by quite a bit by turning into a golden humanoid dragon.

He also has two fiancées. One from the Kushihashi clan and Millarca Vordenburg, a Pure-blooded vampire. She was born in the Carmilla faction and didn't harbor any arrogance toward other races and was quite kind to them.

"Well, maybe I can meet them in the future if all goes well with the Shinto Gods, maybe I can form alliances with all Five Principal Clans."

"You know my answer already, Jin."

"Yeah."

I look at the time and it was around four in the afternoon; it was slowly becoming evening. Suzaku notices and… Invites me to stay for dinner… Shit! I want to! But I have to go back to Yasaka's home. I fall to the ground on my knees out of pure despair.

"J-Jin?! W-What's wrong…?"

"…I can't have Suzaku's home-cooked dinner… I have to go back to Yasaka's home since I need to talk plans about what to do with Khaos Brigade… Dammit all…!!"

She let out a sigh and crouched down beside me while patting my back.

"I can always make you food another time… It's not the end of the world…"

"Haaa… You're right, but you didn't get a chance to cook in the [Pocket Dimension], right? Ahh…."

She giggles at me before helping me back up. I shake my head and sigh.

"I should get going then… I'll stay in contact with you if things start to get out of hand. I felt a certain energetic devil teleport in not too long ago…"

Now that I think about it… I'll need to invite Serafall too… I wonder what she's been up to? She hasn't contacted me that much… Suzaku nods and walks me to the door. I stand outside and the sky was starting to turn dark, and the temperature started to drop.

I turn back to Suzaku—

"I'll get going then. Stay well, alright?"

"Yes, of course. You too, Jin."

I nod and turn back around but was pulled back by Suzaku—

Gyu ~

She hugged me without saying anything. A little surprised, I also hugged her back without a word. We stayed like that for a full minute.

[…Hey guys look… A heart-warming scen—]

Smack! Bam! Doom!

[W-Why…]

{You really need to learn to shut up at times like this.}

[W-We only saw it because of Velgrynd… Ugh…]

....I'll just ignore that for now.

"Well, I'm off."

"Have a safe trip."

It felt like I was a husband going off to work, leaving my housewife behind… Damn, I always wanted to say that line. 'I'm off' and hear the 'Have a safe trip' line… One of my otaku dreams from the past fulfilled! I felt a dumb smile on my face while I walked away.

Urakyoto

"Here, catch."

I had stopped by a few vendors on the way back here, in Kyoto, not Urakyoto, and got some stuff for the tengu guards. Once I got closer to them, I gave them the food I bought. They thanked me and I kept going.

I could feel Kuroka, Sharon, Yasaka, Kunou, Xenovia, Asia, Irina, Kiba, Rossweisse, Azazel, Saji, Tomoe, Tsubasa, Momo, Reya, and Serafall. Seems like they already arrived… Even though it's still quite early in the day.

Cúntóir: Answer: It's 7 in the evening.

Huh? I didn't take that long though?!

Cúntóir: Answer: you spent an hour checking out food vendors, another hour looking up cookbooks as well as high-priced kitchen utensils and finally, you went to check on where the previous Inari Okami was laid to rest.

W-Well I was curious if I could revive her, and bring back Tamamo… Wouldn't that be even better? I also found out like some kind of miracle; she hasn't been reincarnated yet… Now all that's left is to check if she'll want to be resurrected. It's a win-win for everyone!

I shake my head and enter the room where everyone was at. It was the dining room.

"Yo."

"Welcome back, Jin."

Yasaka welcomes me back, as did everyone else. Seeing as how the only place left to sit was beside Azazel I sat there. The guy already smelled of booze, was he already drinking?

"Where did you go, Jin-senpai?"

"I went to meet up with Suzaku and just discuss my plan for the Shinto Gods. Her clan will be…heavily involved. Anyway, are we ready to get jiggy?"

I answer Kiba's question and he nods. A few of the girls were smirking at me. Yeah, yeah, think what you want…

"Alright, so this is what I know—"

I tell them of what Yasaka had said, my own conversation with Cúntóir, and my own speculations. If the Monkai association was involved, as well as the Nilrem and the Hero Faction? This will be a bit bigger than usual.

I tell them that I expect Avezza might be involved, to which Azazel agreed with me.

"Yeah, knowing her… She may have cooked up a few of her 'Divine Beasts' as well as some artificial Sacred Gears, all of you stay on your toes. But…"

Azazel looks at me and sighs.

"They don't even know that Great Red isn't even in the Dimensional Gap anymore, this idiot has her. So this is just reckless stupidity from them…"

"Not unless…"

"Unless?"

"Unless they saw Kamish, Bellion, Mothra, or Godzilla in there and are trying to summon one of them…"

Azazel knew of them since he did meet them, the same with the Gremory peerage. The rest were confused save for Yasaka, Kunou, and Sharon. I tell them of whom those were and they were quite shocked.

"Then they're stupid… If they 'summon' them then we'll just have backup, but about Tamamo no Mae, what do you know about that, Azazel?"

"Tamamo? Hmmm… Apart from the things humans say on the internet… She's a servant of the deceased Shinto Goddess, Inari Ōkami. She always followed her orders, like many other kitsunes living in the Shinto God's realm. But once Inari Ōkami passed away they were mostly left up to themselves."

"Many went to Amaterasu for guidance in their life, and so many kitsunes work for her now, as well as the other Gods and Goddesses there. Anyway, Tamamo herself became curious about the human realm and about humans…. Anyway, you know about Emperor Toba, right? That's actually true, it's one of the genuine pieces of the supernatural recorded in human history."

He chuckles and shrugs.

"But seeing as how dumb humans are they just put it off as folklore and myth, poor things. Anyway, this, that, and the other happened, resulting in her being sealed in the Sessho-seki or the 'Killing stone' and that's where she laid sealed… Until you told us otherwise."

"We'll need to go and have people guarding those leylines then. So they won't try activating it and causing trouble for Kyoto and us."

Azazel says but Rose puts her hand up and adds.

"But they probably gave up on Yasaka-san, so they can use their 'backup' to which we should assume that it's Tamamo no Mae. If that comes true then… We may not have time left. Jin can't sense them so we won't know if they're already underground and setting it up."

Azazel frowns and nods… I look at the second years as it dawns on them that their long-awaited school trip may be cut short. While they were a little annoyed at it, keeping peace and saving innocent lives is priority.

"Alright, let's go with this—"

Azazel tells us his plan. I had no problem with it and would go with it, the same could be said for the rest.

"I'll go back to the Underworld then and inform the other Satans as well as the others we're in alliance to lend some aid."

Serafall got up and winked at me. She was wearing a kimono and her hair was tied up this time… Damn I wish I could see her a bit more in that. She finally teleported away.

"Should we go back to our hotel?"

Saji asks the room, Azazel look at him, to Rossweisse, and back to me. He nods as everyone gets back up and starts leaving. It would be better to have them stay here, I did reinforce this place already, as well as add a barrier but hadn't gotten around to expanding the rooms.

Right then… I'll have Zeno, Silva, and Elsa do some scouting. You three, come out.

Shiing!

The three of them appear in front of me, and the ones who were still there look at them in curiosity. I tap my head and relay what my plan was for them, it was an all-night scouting mission. They can come back around six to seven in the morning.

"Hoho ~ reconnaissance mission, I hope my brittle bones can keep up ~"

"Pops, let's go."

Zeno and Silva leave first while Elsa looks around the room. She spots Sharon and winks at her, Sharon nods at her.

"Can I get a reward for this, Jin-sama? ~"

"Sure thing. But you have to find exceptional evidence if you want that reward."

Elsa smirked before leaving. I sigh before sitting back down… Aahh… Thighs… I need… I crawl around looking like a retarded snail until I come across Rose as she hadn't moved yet. She let out a cute and surprised yelp as I plopped my head down on her thighs.

"Finally… Inner peace…"

Just before I closed my eyes, I saw Rose blush but didn't say anything. I felt her start to stroke my hair, was I being spoiled today? I mean, probably.

"Tch, I'm heading back to the hotel. You better be back, Rossweisse. The teachers are heading out drinking for the night."

"Ah, yes I will."

Rose didn't have that problem anymore… I gave her the immunity of being drunk… She can still enjoy alcohol though, once the girls knew about that… A few asked for it. Some were hesitant since they didn't drink, yet.

"…Did you guys eat yet?"

"No, I was planning on inviting everyone for dinner… However, they all left already. Such a shame…"

"I see, let's have dinner then. Are you staying Rose?"

"Yes, I am."

Yasaka looks at Sharon as she bows and leaves. It didn't take her and other kitsune servants to come back with many plates and dishes and set them down on the table… I was still quite lazy so I kept laying on Rose's lap.

"You have to get up, Jin…"

I begrudgingly do as Rose told me and sat back up. I look at the food and it looked pretty good; I look around the table and It was only us left. Kunou, Kuroka, Yasaka, Sharon and I… I check my phone and I had a few text messages from the girls who left.

A few were a bit upset they couldn't stay the night. I'll talk to Azazel about that tomorrow… Depending on what those three find, I may just personally end this myself. Unless they just attack the entire Kyoto area…

…Should I just do this myself? I want them to enjoy their time here, it is their once-in-a-lifetime school trip. Right, I already said it earlier, depending on what those three get in their recon mission, I'll decide from there.

"Good… This is good…"

During my inner ramblings, I was slowly eating away at my dinner. Once I said that Kunou had a look of excitement on her face, so did Kuroka.

"Kunou-hime ~ looks like Jin likes our food, nyahaha ~"

"Yes!"

I look at the two of them and smile, I then turn to Sharon as she also smiled at me… Yeah, they got help, but A for effort, right? Kuroka puts down her chopsticks and looks at me seriously.

"Jin nyan."

"Hmmm?"

Kuroka looks at Yasaka who knows, they look at Rossweisse who looked confused, and then at Kunou who blushed..... I think I know where they're going with this.

"It's time! For the famous! Open air—"

"I'll pass for tonight."

"......…"

Kuroka froze and stared at me like I was some kind of alien. Yasaka, Rose, and Kunou were all doing the same thing. I'm sorry, I'm not always one hundred percent in that mood you know…

"I'll be up the rest of the day and wait for those three to come back. Depending on what they find I may just end this attack by the Khaos Brigade by myself."

I know I gave a speech about not coddling or babying them months ago and letting them handle certain situations but… I don't know, it just… Haaaa… Not everyone's up to the standard. I have to look after the Sitri peerage, the Gremory peerage is fine by themselves.

I kept on eating my dinner as the place had gone silent, Sharon was the only one not too affected by what I had said. I mean, is it really that strange…? I didn't think so…

I let the girls have the open bath earlier and went after them. Kuroka tried to entice me a few times but gave up when I gave her a serious answer, so they should have some bonding time again like in the [Pocket Dimension].

It was around three in the morning, Yasaka, Kunou, and Rose were asleep. I had stayed with Rossweisse and let her fall asleep in my arms before getting up. Kuroka was awake the whole time so she sneaked out after I left. Sharon was near me just silently standing there.

Rose skipped out on the teacher outing, so I'll need to explain that to Azazel. I guess she wanted to stay the night with me.

"Something bothering you nya?"

"Kuroka."

I had been sitting by a random veranda in Yasaka's home drinking some boba tea I summoned. Honestly, I wasn't thinking about much but just quietly waiting for those three to come back.

"Well?"

Losing her 'nya' she asks me seriously and sat beside me. I sigh and chuckle.

"No, not really. Like I said earlier I'm just waiting for those three to come back… Actually, Kuroka. Do you think I've been… Babying all of you lately? I know I said I wouldn't do anything like that months ago but… What do you think?"

"Hmmm ~ personally? I don't think so. I mean, you're clearly worried about us since 'that' happened to Reni still haunts you, right? But apart from upping our own protection, the rings, enchantments, and having shadows in our… Well shadows. I think you aren't."

Kuroka turns to Sharon and asks her.

"What do you think, Sharon nya?"

Sharon steps away from her spot and comes nearer to us.

"Jin-sama created me after those events happened, however, I did spend those five years with everyone and I heard many stories before I came to be. I also heard of that incident. I, along with the rest of the 'Electa' observe Jin-sama quite a lot."

"Personally, I do not think so. Though, I am your bias maid, Jin-sama ~"

She winks at me with that last remark before stepping back. I shake my head and grab Kuroka to put her on my lap.

"Nya?! Is this… Am I getting spoiled?!"

"If you want, or I can toss you off right now."

Kuroka made a fake shocked face as we bantered for the new few minutes until she started to get sleepy. I helped her fall asleep by using a calming effect on her, after that, I teleported her back to my room since those two were sleeping with me.

"Now we wait…"

"Yes."

Sharon came out and sat beside me as we looked up at the night sky. Three to four more hours wait…

"…So, what do you three have for me?"

Zeno, Silva, and Elsa kneeled in front of me as I had stayed in the same spot for those many hours.

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