Chapter 37 I will protect her.

Riser smiled as he heard that.

"Very well. I will fight you in that Game. I do hope that we come to fight. I will kill you that in Game. After all, all deaths in the Game are accidental." With that, the Phenex left and Issei looked at the place where he stood.

He wished that Raynare or Asia were there to calm him down.

He felt two pairs of hands around his.

The one of Rias he expected to feel as she clung to his left hand. The other one was Koneko Toujou. He had no clue why but Issei looked at the youngest member.

"Calm down, chief. It won't do any good."

It appeared that he earned a few points in her book.

Looking at Grayfia, he hoped that she could now drop the act.

"I will inform the houses of this Rating Game. As you are inexperienced, ojousama, you're allowed to train for ten days. In the meantime, we will make you participate in that Game, Issei Hyoudou. Also." The temperature dropped significantly in the room.

"I hope you meant those words. Of what you said about Rias-ojousama."

[Do not worry, little Devil. He will fight for Rias. And about the idea of an heir, my partner got his own ideas for that.]

"I'll give Rias what you all find so needed from her. But solely on her terms. I feel myself a bit too young to become a father now. And yes, I will protect her."

Grayfia examined the young man before her. He was honest and powerful and it appeared that if Rias had picked him, there would be a good reason for that.

"Very well. I'll inform my Master about this. I wish you all good luck."

She disappeared in a circle as she came in and the few seconds were tense.

It was Akeno's giggle that breathed life back into the room.

"Well, it appears Grayfia-san likes you." Incredulous, Issei turned to the [Queen] of Rias.

"She does? That didn't appear to me though."

"If she didn't like you, she would have killed you, chief. That is not a joke." Issei heard the dry voice of Koneko and found he would take her words as gospel from now on.

The youngest let him go and Rias looked at him. Now, with just her Peerage and Issei around, Rias continued the experience from last night.

"Issei!" The squeal wasn't lady-like but no one cared as their [King] gave Issei a kiss as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

He twirled her around as he smiled. Putting her back on the ground, he smiled.

Rias looked flushed as her eyes were mesmerized by the Dragon.

"You can defeat Riser, right?"

"You know what I can do. The two of us wouldn't be an issue but this is going to be a Rating Game. I will help you and the other girls. Do you mind if I take the Fallen Angels along for this training?"

Rias shook her head. Maybe if Asia could spend some time, she would join the Peerage.

"Not at all. We will need a day to prepare. My family owns a manor where we can train in peace. I hope they wouldn't mind. As long they behave."

Issei winked at her.

"If they step out of line, you have my permission to punish them. Just don't maim, mutilate or kill them. That reminds me. What that sleazebag said. About deaths in Rating Games." Issei could feel a dark chuckle building up.

"Don't." Koneko scolded him like he was a naughty puppy.

Rias sighed.

"He's a High-Class Devil. Even in that, if you killed him, you would be in a world of trouble. Besides, wounds of him can be healed by his fire." Issei smirked when he heard that.

"I wonder what will die first. His regeneration or my abilities? Don't place your bets, you will all know how it will go."

The Peerage felt hopeful when they heard those words.

The future of Rias could turn around and Issei would be there to save her from her fate.

Scene skip

When Issei got back home, it was easily past midnight. The Peerage had spent working on the Rating Game and all that it contained.

Issei had dreaded such an outcome but he didn't complain. He stayed behind and helped the Peerage out as they worked things through.

The house was quiet but the tv that he had bought was still on.

There was just one occupant. Raynare was in her mature form with her wings out but she wore a dark blue shirt and some shorts. Issei hoped she wasn't mad as he texted that he would be home late but he would explain all when he got home.

"Issei." Well, the way she had said his name, gave him the signal that he was in the clear.

Jumping off from the couch, she threw her arms around his head.

The kiss was fantastic as Raynare kissed him. Her tongue slipped into his mouth and Issei let her have her fun. He was getting lightheaded with how she kissed him.

When they let go, a thin line of saliva connected them.

"You missed me?"

"It's way past our bedtime. What the hell went on with Rias and her merry band of Devils?"

Issei sighed as he heard of the woman before him.

Who was he, so blessed to have so many girls, around him that seemed to like him?

"Rias is a bad spot. You know what I told you four last night about her engagement. We just settled that piece to make sure that we are going to have this fight."

Raynare nodded when she heard what Issei told him.

"You know of my plans. It surprises me that you didn't object."

The Fallen Angel shrugged when she heard it.

"We are your slaves. It is not our place to question their master's decisions. You have done the same for us. And well, I can come around with her."

"Good, cause I want you three with Asia and me when we go and train with the Peerage." Raynare looked puzzled when she heard Issei's declaration.

"We are going to do what?"

Issei sighed as he placed his hands on her shoulders.

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