Chapter 34: The shura field deployed because of the Red Dragon Emperor

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Inside the student council room, Sona watched Rias enter through the door with a slightly annoyed expression. She walked up to her desk before slamming her hands on it, staring with bright yet sharp eyes.

"Why didn't you tell me?!"

"Rias…?", Sona asked confused.

"Don't act like it! I know everything, Sona!", Rias stood up straight as she crossed her arms beneath her large breasts. She narrowed her eyes before reaching into her pocket. She pulled out her smartphone; the screen showed a video of Sona cooking with Jon behind her, quite close as she followed his every step.

"Th- That…," Sona immediately adjusted her glasses to calm her mood. However, she had to turn her head as she heard a giggle; it was Tsubaki, who covered her mouth before transforming her expression back to her normal, almost emotionless face.

"Tsubaki!"

 "Wait, Sona. I promise I didn't do anything."

"Then why are you laughing?"

"I... is it funny? Sorry, Sona. But you haven't been able to hide it well. I think everyone here already knows that."

"Eh?" Sona looked at her peerage, all of whom had smiles on their faces, except for a single person, who looked confused. It was a blonde-haired boy wearing the Kuoh school uniform.

"You two..."

"Don't worry, kaichou. You two make a good couple."

"Right. And anyway, we could tell something was up after seeing your long hair."

"Indeed. You always keep it short."

"Can anyone tell me what's going on?" the boy, Saji, asked confused.

"Sona-kaichou has a boyfriend~." Ruruko Nimura, a slim girl with brown hair sneered a little. Causing her King and student council president to blush hard.

"Eh?" Saji blurted out, now with a pale face. He looked in shock at Sona, who was trying not to look at anyone.

"Why didn't you tell me anything?" Rias asked before huffing. "I thought we were best friends."

"I-It's none of your business, right? Yes, we are best friends. But, still, it's too personal."

Rias puffed out her cheeks before crossing her arms again. "I asked Serafall-sama. I heard that not only do you go on dates every weekend, you also record videos for DevilTube. Not only that, but has she also talked to your parents? That's big, Sona! I feel a little hurt!"

Frowning a little, Sona looked at Rias as she stood up from her chair. "Why? I thought you were busy keeping an eye on Hyoudou Issei. You should focus on your work."

"... You're still mad that I decided to try it first."

"It's not that," Sona sighed. "I just don't mind you trying it. I'm cool with the members accompanying me."

Rias narrowed her eyes before smiling and pointing with her finger. "Of course. You have the Red Dragon Emperor as a boyfriend now. I can only imagine what would happen if they touch you. Or your precious companions, for that matter. It's not just Serafall-sama anymore! Jon might as well shine!"

"AH! Don't say it like that! If those two shine, then this country would go to hell!" Sona screamed before her mouth dropped open. She immediately crouched down while covering her face with her hands.

"Hahahaha! I knew it! I knew it!" Rias began to celebrate, much to the amusement of most of Sona's group.

"Ugh. Why do you have to do all this? If you wanted an answer, you could have just asked me in private. As always, you can turn into a very annoying girl," Sona looked at her from her crouching position. Her thin eyebrows were slightly furrowed as she clenched her thin, small hands into fists.

"I know. But it's more fun this way," Rias bared her teeth in an extremely annoying smile. "However, I also have to say that it was a bit sudden. How did it happen?"

 "I'm not telling you anything else," sighing as she stood up, Sona kept looking at her with some resentment for what she did. Honestly, she didn't care if her group knew about that kind of thing. Well, except for Saji, the last one who was reincarnated into a devil. Sona knew that he had a crush on her.

The reason for wanting to keep it a secret, is because it was a new part of her life that she wanted to enjoy in private. Just her and Jon. Since they started dating after the fifth date, a little more than two months passed. She did things that she normally wouldn't do before, she enjoyed the presence of another person in her own house or in other places. Best of all, they didn't need extravagant or weird things to spend quality time interesting or fun. Sometimes, a moment cooking was enough. That's how Sona understood Jon when he said that the freedom to enjoy the small moments of peace and quiet were wonderful.

 "I heard you'd be back soon," Rias commented, her tone now much calmer.

"Okay, enough. Let's go talk somewhere else," Sona frowned, taking her friend's hand before leaving the student council room.

"And that?", Momo, a grey-haired girl asked curiously.

"Don't worry," Tsubaki looked at her with a small smile. "It's information you shouldn't know, not right now."

"That's not fair, Tsubaki-senpai."

"It is what it is."

. . . . .

"Why the rooftop?", Rias asked as she walked to the edge, looking down at where some students were walking around. It was already past final period, so many were heading home while others decided to stay for their club activities.

"It's more private," Sona shifted her glasses. Rias glanced at her from the side before smiling, noticing her friend's long hair.

 "You really look good with long hair."

"... Thank you."

"So... he's leaving, huh? I can't believe he's going on a space trip."

"It's different, Rias."

"How?" she asked curiously.

"I don't know all the details, because the way it is could cause problems if it's disclosed in any way. But... it has to do with a different plane than the real world. Jon will dive for a few moments before coming out on his planet, almost a few seconds after he was transported here. It's not just interplanetary travel, it's also time travel."

"Woaaah~ That's impressive. Grigori really knows how to do things."

"Definitely. I've often wondered what would happen if he and Beelzebub-sama joined together to create something."

"It would definitely be something crazy," Rias grimaced. "By the way, why don't you tell me the real reason for not telling me about the relationship you two have?"

".... "

"Oh, come on!" Rias pouted, dissatisfied with her best friend's silence.

Sighing slowly, Sona crossed her arms. "You think I haven't noticed your slight interest in Jon?"

"Eh?"

"Don't play dumb now, Rias. I know you perfectly well. You don't give kisses on the cheek to just anyone, not even your brother."

Keeping silent as she looked earnestly at Sona, Rias had to shake her head after a moment. Scratching her head lightly. She honestly didn't know how to respond to Sona's words.

"Maybe it's not something like love, but it's certainly an interest beyond friendship. I'm sorry, but I don't intend to share it, not now that I've discovered what it feels like to love and be loved like this."

"You know, in the Underworld…"

"No," Sona interrupted Rias immediately, causing the latter to grimace. "I know what you were about to say. I won't. I won't let Jon do it. You can call me a selfish person, but I will completely monopolize Jon's love."

"You… really… ended up being this kind of girl. How unexpected," Rias muttered with a slightly sad look. It was true that she had an interest in Jon. He was the boy who was able to solve the problem with her engagement in a good way. He was the one who opened the doors for her to walk a more mature path and in a less lazy way. Along with this, he could also talk to her about many of his hobbies: Japanese cooking, anime and manga, even things like making tea. Rias didn't intend to start something so soon; she hoped that little by little, her interest could turn into love. However, right now, as a result, she had lost her chance.

She never thought that Sona Sitri, her best friend, was that kind of girl.

But… she didn't intend to give up! She would respect Sona and Jon, but she would also keep trying without crossing the line too much.

 "No way!" Sona yelled at him at that moment, causing the redhead to jump.

"What?"

"I can clearly see your gaze, you little pest! I know you. I know you well enough to know what you want to do."

Unable to help herself, Rias Gremory blushed.

"We'll see. In the end, can you resist it?" Sona narrowed her eyes at her. "Remember, Jon may be a human, but he's also the Red Dragon Emperor and carries the true blood of Ddraig Goch. Can you resist it?"

Sona opened her mouth as her face heated up, trying to say something; she wanted to yell at Rias that she was wrong. Sadly, for all the embarrassment she was feeling, she could only stare at the ground as she clenched her small fists.

"N-No way…" Rias trembled as she pointed a finger. She even took a step back. "You guys…! You guys already did it!"

 "You have to tell me how it was! Did it feel good?! Did it hurt like many people say?!", Rias asked question after question, causing Sona to turn into a fish with her mouth being opened and then closed. "It... it feels... erm... weird...? That thing... I mean... how long did they last..."

"Shut your mouth!"

"No! You have to tell me! I want to know!"

"I refuse!"

"If you don't tell me, I'll tell Serafall-sama everything!"

"It's not fair, Rias! It's really not fair! You know perfectly well that Onee-sama... !"

"Tell me... right... now..."

Biting her lip hard, Sona moved her fingers, playing with them. She understood that if she didn't say anything, Rias was perfectly capable of spilling everything to her sister. She knew her! That little redhead could be relentless in her quest to get the information she wants.

"N- N- No...."

"No?", Rias tilted her head.

"W- We use... I mean... the use..."

Rias blinked before tilting her head. "Why?", she already knew what the black-haired girl meant.

"It's dangerous, fool!"

"No, no, no, no. You're from the devil race!"

 "But she has dragon blood! Ddraig told her that... if her first time... if she is... I would definitely have a baby!" Sona covered her face before gasping out at the hell she was living through. It was unfair for her to always be surrounded by people who made her feel that way. And she had no way to fix that! Rias, her sister, her father, her mother, even Jon. Even though she appreciated each of them, it could be very stressful.

"What a waste..."

A terrifying silence filled the rooftop at that moment, until Rias gasped, realizing what came out of her mouth.

"No! Sona, I promise, it's not what you think. I don't... I don't have that... kind... of..." Rias began to stop as she saw how the temperature was rapidly dropping. A blue aura began to come out from Sona's body as it froze the ground.

 "Since when can she do that kind of thing?!" Rias thought a little scared. "It's supposed to be Serafall-sama's job to freeze things!"

Fortunately, Sona managed to come to her senses and began to calm down. Her face relaxed evidently before she let out a long, tired sigh.

"Anyway, it doesn't matter. You won't be able to do anything."

"H- Humph. You underestimate me," Rias acted strong, but her snort came out shakily.

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