Chapter 88: Demons

"Zenkichi, this..." Medaka looked at her childhood friend with a complicated expression. She was confused by the whole revelation but also horrified by what Zenkichi had went through.

A city in flames, people he knew dying by every second or becoming insane murderous psychos, and went into a world of Gods in a tournament for a chance to restore their world.

It sounded so unbelievable and yet, as she stared into his melancholic eyes, she believed him.

She decided long ago, when Zenkichi gave her purpose in life, she would stay by his side and support him with everything that she could.

The others however, except for Naze, Koga and Lilith?, were expectedly doubtful of his story.

"... You're saying," Kagamaru pinched his forehead, his face wrinkled with skepticism, "that you went through some apocalypse shitstorm that almost destroyed the world... and you only managed to save everyone because of some... strange voice offering you a wish to change everything back to normal but only if you join some sort of mortal kombat tournament against Gods and win... which you somehow managed to..."

Zenkichi nodded, "Yeah, that pretty much sums it up."

"Bullshit."

He shrugged. "Believe it or not, that's not my problem. I'm only telling you guys this because I didn't want to hide anything and make sure some of you," he turned to glare at Kumagawa, who strangely became... unresponsive? "understand that I killed Gods to make sure the people I love are safe."

He knew it was dangerous to let other people know that he had managed to go to another world and get a wish that restarted the world, which he also completely censored some of the stuff like his system because obviously, and with a probable demon like Lilith here, it was certain that some big shots from hell would know about this.

So, what? Although arrogant as this might seem, but Zenkichi was certain in his decision of letting his trip to another world and battling Gods be spread to the supernatural world with the reason being that he's strong enough to fight against

He wasn't delusional of thinking that the demons or devils in this world was gonna be like some wholesome and gentle beings he remembered watching in anime.

With how a fucking Demon Pillar had appeared in the previous timeline and causing absolute devastation throughout the city with huge mecha bears, all thoughts of demons having some softness was dashed.

Zenkichi quickly realized his life is going to be deeply involved with demon society soon, whether he likes it or not.

When he gets introduced into the demon society, it'll be obvious that he'll be in a disadvantage and be looked down upon.

Son of the great devil or not, he was a half-blood and had just awakened his demon heritage.

The demon society respects strength above all else, and Zenkichi knew he had to prove himself in order to gain their respect.

He really couldn't give single fuck about their respect or admiration but they would leave him the fuck alone out of fear. After all, someone who could kill Gods isn't someone a simple demon could match up to.

'It'll put me in the radar of some other higher beings but I've already got the attention of a Goddess and the father of Quinces that can mess with the future, oh and daddy dearest as well. A being that's probably on the same level as the God in the Bible...' He paused for a moment, rubbing his chin.

'Now that I think about it. With my so called father, other Gods and creatures would be pretty hesitant on messing with me right? But that's a pretty big "If"...'

"Hmph. Right, you're a big scary dude..." Shibuki scoffed but quickly looked away from Zenkichi, trying to hide the fear in her eyes.

"I can't believe it... Enoshima-san, did all that?" Sayaka covered her mouth, dumbfounded. "Is that why they called the JSDF on her for domestic terrorism?"

"... I'm a subscriber to her fashion website." Kikaijima muttered, her voice trembling. "I... I never knew... she seemed so normal, so... harmless."

"Eh, I'm not surprised." Shiranui shrugged. "I met that crazy girl once and I instantly knew that something was wrong with her."

"Hehe. Of course you'd know." Nabeshima giggled, nudging her.

Shiranui slapped her arm off and stuck her tongue out. "I'm not that crazy!"

"...." Kirigakure pinched her forehead, looking incredibly shocked, confused and horrified.

Obviously, Zenkichi's claims of a previous timeline that had led to a global insanity mind control, demon invasion, gods, and etcetera is certainly outlandish and unbelievable but she had been an exorcist for almost her entire life and some of the missions she took had her do some... less than savory means of getting information from people or other magical creatures.

She knew when someone is lying and when Zenkichi was giving his story, she stared right into his eyes.

'Those are not the eyes of a liar or a delusional chunni, which means... Damn it kid, what am I going to do with this huge bombshell?! If I send this report to my bosses, the old priests are certainly going to send reinforcements and invite the kid for dinner in a false of befriending him but would actually interrogate and detain him for further information about his dimensional travel.'

She narrowed her eyes. 'Those old fools would never believe the kid's tale about killing Gods and even if they did, with that bitchy Arthur around, they wouldn't be afraid of him and would act like their usual asshole selves, which would–!'

Her lips trembled as she realized that a big battle would occur if Zenkichi were to go to the True Cross Order, whether voluntarily or not, with the teen most likely coming out unscathed and killing most of the opponents. It would be a disaster, and she didn't want that to happen.

Kirigakure recalled how she went unconscious from fighting Zenkichi.

No, it wasn't even a fight. He had easily taken her out without much effort and did so with minimal damage to her body!

Her, a Upper First Class Exorcist that's amongst the best of her peers! Even Arthur Angel, the True Cross Order's current Paladin, couldn't even do that without sustaining any serious injuries himself.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

'His identity would be discovered soon anyways, especially with this demoness here, but it would take a while before it reaches the Vatican. I just have to talk to a few people to make the old priests to be soft in their approach towards Zenkichi and somehow curb Arthur's hatred towards demons.'

Kirigakure nodded to herself for coming up a plan, which she usually never do, and let out a frustrated sigh.

'Ugh, and I still have to deal with the kid that Shiro raised and have me be his sword teacher. Dammit.'

'Kirigakure-sensei's an exorcist? I... did not expect that. And she's talking about the Vatican, does that make her a nun? Just, how?'

Zenkichi raised his eyebrows, having read Kirigakure's surface thoughts with Reading Mind. He'll talk to her about her plans and ask for information about exorcists and other supernatural dealings.

He could ask Lilith for information... but he didn't trust her yet. Demons are well known to be manipulators, schemers and charmers after all.

There was another bit of information he got from Kirigakure that shouldn't have shocked him yet... it did.

'I have other siblings...' Zenkichi honestly doesn't know how to respond to that. Confused? Yes. Happy? No.

'Haaa. I'll deal with that when I meet any one of them. I'm more concern of how mom is going to react with the fact that she's got a few step children running around.' Zenkichi's eyes turned flat. 'With how... unpredictable she is, I'll bet everything I have that she'll go around trying to spoil them, regardless of the fact that they're several times older than she is.'

He then glanced at his friends, amazed.

'To think they'd believe my story so easily. Is it because of naivety or their trust in me? I'd expect it from Medaka, Sayaka and Shiranui but Kikaijima and Nekomi?'

"Hey, Zenkichi-kun."

Just as Zenkichi was deep in thought, Kumagawa's calm voice snapped him out of his daze.

"What is it?" Zenkichi coldly replied.

Kumagawa didn't mind his attitude and asked, "The one who sent you to another world and gave you a wish, was it a female named Anshin'in?"

Zenkichi furrowed his brows, feeling that the name was familiar, and said. "I'm not sure. Whatever it was that gave me that deal, it didn't reveal too much of its identity towards me. Their voice was androgynous, like the ones you hear in the movies."

"Oh..." Kumagawa slowly muttered, his eyes flat and dead before he looked down at his clenched hands. "Have you finally undo the seals? Anshin'in?"

Deciding to ignore Kumagawa for now, as Reading Mind doesn't work on him because of his ridiculous cheat called All-Fiction, Zenkichi turned towards the oddly silent Lilith to the side with a narrowed gaze.

Ever since he started telling his story, Lilith had remained silently standing by the side and staring at him with her blank blue eyes, as if she had fallen asleep whilr standing.

If it weren't for Reading Minds, he would've thought that Lilith had been possessed by one of his... siblings but no. What he had heard from her thoughts had caused him to ignore her for so long.

As he had initially thought, Demons are master manipulators, schemers and charmers. Demoness are especially supreme experts in seduction.

And Lilith had been thinking of how to get into his pants, ranging from entering his room at night to ruffing him when they're alone.

Why? Was it because she wanted to secure herself as his mistress when he gets officially introduce into the Demon Society? Or to take control of him through nefarious means?

Eh, opposite really. SHE wants to be the one to be controlled... and get degraded to many unimaginable means that no child should ever know.

As it turns out, Lilith was his chosen demon "secretary" but more like a slave really. Every high class demon was given a lower class demon as their assistant to help them with their daily tasks. Lilith, being a lower class demon, was assigned to him by the Demon Order, the demon world's government essentially.

Hell having a government or a regime was somehow not surprising.

Zenkichi had initially thought Lilith was a serious and dedicated demon, always carrying out her duties efficiently. But now, knowing her true intentions, he couldn't help but feel a bit creeped out.

The thoughts in the demon girl made Fifty Shades of Grey seem tame in comparison. Zenkichi was taken aback by the extent of Lilith's desires and decidedly ignore it for the time being.

But he needed something from her. Because of her indecent thoughts of him, he couldn't delve much needed information he wanted.

Zenkichi took a deep breath and asked. "Lilith, can you please explain why you are here?"

He glanced at the minuses. "And why are you with them?"

Lilith blinked her eyes, acting so graceful and elegant, showing nothing of her true thoughts.

She bowed. "Certainly, Your Highness. I have come here with the mission of finding you and bringing you back to Gehenna."

'As expected.' Zenkichi sighed and looked calm, having expected it.

Some however, didn't take too well.

"What?! No!"

"Nuh-uh! You're not taking my bestie away!"

"You're not taking him away..."

"Dream on demon bitch! I'm still waiting on that second date!"

The cries of protest erupted from the girls were as expected while the minuses kept silent, having mocking expressions.

Lilith raised an eyebrow in amusement, clearly unfazed by their reactions. "My apologies, but I am simply following the orders given to me by the Demon Order. It is my duty to bring Zenkichi back to Gehenna."

"Whatever means necessary."

A red glint flashed across her eyes as a pair of glocks appeared in her hands, magical undulations began emitting from her body that caused most of them to freeze up. Sayaka and Kikaijima were especially fearful, being only normal humans.

However, the others didn't take this threat so easily.

Medaka immediately went into her War God form, a dark shadow began to form behind Shiranui, multiple syringes appeared between Naze's fingers, Koga went into a combat stance, Nabeshima's eyes turned vertical and a beastial aura erupted from her, and Kirigakure began emitting purple lightning.

Just as they were about to battle it out, they were stopped by a sudden burst of fire and lightning erupting in between them.

"Enough." Zenkichi growled, glaring at them.

"But..." Medaka tried to argue but Zenkichi narrowed his eyes, quickly curbing her and the others. Turning into an awkward silence.

He turned towards Lilith and said. "I'm not going with you, not yet at least."

Lilith wanted to argue but let out a defeated sigh when she realized how resolute Zenkichi was. "Understood, Your Highness. But please don't take too long."

"Hm." Zenkichi nodded.

"And as for my cooperation with these humans..."

"Didn't you hear us, Zenkichi-kun?" Kumagawa interjected, earning a glare from the demoness. "We're here to kill a Goddess... and she's cooperating with us because she wants you to take that Goddess's authority." He said with a subtle mocking tone of voice, knowing something more than Lilith.

Which infuriated her, aiming both her guns at Kumagawa who fearlessly stared at her mouthing 'do it'.

Zenkichi raised an eyebrow. "And why the hell would you want me to do that, Lilith?"

Lilith pursed her lips and reluctantly replied, "...Because I want you to be strong for the upcoming festival."

"Festival?"

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