Intermission: reunion of the lightning and thunder

"Aiya! I never expected you to call me personally so soon and even requesting it to only be me"

Sirzech who appeared on a projection in front of Masaru who was sitting in his office that was prepared for him by the family,

"Well since the topic I called you for is quite sensitive, it will be best that it is only the two of us"

Sirzech's playful face became serious,

"What happened this time? Did you cause a flood in Egypt? Collapse the great wall of china? or destroyed half a Mexico's weed plantation by accident while fighting the mixed-race army?"

"It's not that serious but please don't mention those events again!"

Masaru had a headache, those events did occur during the times Masaru and his peerage was sent out to deal with bases located in the human world that was under the command of the mix race army whose name they did not know of yet and their existence was hidden from the population of the devil world.

During their siege mission to take down a Fort built in Egypt Ingvild went a bit overboard and instead of only dipping the fort with water so Akeno could shock the majority of the enemies, she by some miracle called forth a tsunami that was broadcasted around the world as a historical disaster with zero casualties.

The great wall of china was Masaru's accident since he was fighting against a high-class power rank enemy, their fight was near the wall and when he managed to corner the enemy against the wall he dodges and well everything can be imagined. As for the weed plantation? No need to talk about it, it was all over the news as the greatest scandal yet...

"Haaaa... What I need of you is to contact that toy researcher of yours"

Sirzech who heard this relaxed sitting back, Masaru who saw this wanted to curse him

'It's not like I want to cause trouble all the time!' He thought

"Why him?"

"I need you to tell his friend to come incognito to this location, I will be going on a date after all"

Hearing this Sirzech pondered for a moment,

"I can do it, but what if you are discovered? you should know that being seen with the enemy will cause an uproar"

Masaru nodded as he naturally already had planned it out, so he was not worried the least.

"That is why I am asking him to come alone, no one will follow me and Akeno, should someone discover us I can only say 'How the hell was I supposed to detect someone who is stronger and way more experience than me, I am lucky to still be alive!' Kind of story, even if they don't want to believe it, they will have to... Otherwise, they will be admitting that they are scared of me which will damage their pride"

"To think you will come up with such an excuse"

Sirzech laughed finding this truly amusing,

"It will work because your young but Masaru sometimes I wonder if you are a child or an adult?"

Masaru kept his smile without showing a change in his facial expression

"I only matured faster than kids because of my history which you should be familiar with better than anyone"

Sirzech could only helplessly sigh thinking that event was truly tragic but he could only applaud and praise Masaru for having a strong mind to be able to live through it without developing a trauma.

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"With that said, I will be taking each of you on a date as promised"

Masaru announced his intent to take each of the girls in his peerage on a date to which he had planned out, he had also chosen who to take out first since he required to share some information and plans for the future.

"Eh!? Ma-kun you taking us out on a date each?"

Akeno was quite excited about this since she had waited for a long time for this, she even ran out of the room to get some advice from her mother Shuri.

"Big Brother, will you be taking me to that place?"

The place Shirone was referring to was one of the Theme Parks in Germany she spotted that is quite well known for their games and sweets,

"Yes, we can go wherever you want"

Masaru already planned to take her there the moment he noticed her yearning look at a food review magazine she was reading.

"D-d-d-DATE?"

Everest's face burnt up to the point of almost fainting, this poor bold dragon girl still had trouble on certain topics where it came to the relationship between man and women but her not fainting is an improvement! Yui smiled warmly while caressing Everest's back to calm her down,

"I suppose you also arranged who to take first?"

Masaru smiled warmly, he was truly relieved that the girls knew him well and understood that he made decisions for the best outcome. They naturally believed in him.

"I came up with a plan according to everyone's schedule after all"

Everest and Yui left the room while the latter planned to calm down the former.

"Date huh? Can we visiting those fabled love hotels in Japan?"

Hearing Jeanne's request Masaru almost doubled over his coffee table as he stood up from his couch, he wanted to shout a good job but it was too soon.

"Cough cough cough! No, unfortunately, we will have to wait another two or three years to be able to visit those attractions"

Jeanne who heard this tilt her head to the side acting regretful

"Such a shame... I wanted to try out several positions according to the guide book"

'What an awesome- no outrageous book!'

Masaru wanted to agree with her,

'It is a shame, but right now it's not good. My heart can't handle the fact you girls at times tend to get out of hand' He thought.

Masaru looked at Ingvild who was the most peaceful one in the room,

"Well I have a surprise for you"

He spoke at her ear before walking pass if one were to look closely Ingvild had a faint trace of red on her ears. With the date announcement, the Belial Family were more lively than usual, Diana who is quite supportive of this even began to help the girls pick out while Shuri could only smile warmly at her Daughter talking machine gun about each dress as she tries them all on.

Even Calfa and Cleria who also joined in to help felt the vigour of the girls was unstoppable going through all the clothes she and Shuri created.

But at the men side, it was completely chilling, All of them were wearing casual clothes with three-quarter pants and sandals while BBQ'ing meat at the back yard of the house.

"What have you done this time?"

Damian was turning the meat sensing Masaru approaching,

"Well let's just say the girls gotten good news so it will be hectic from today onwards for a while"

Dominic who could hear what the girls were talking about since it was quite loud known what happened,

"Well it's about bloody time too, to think you would take this long to make a move on them"

"Well it's only a date, I intend to not rush the relationship since I only recently accepted it after all... I don't want to appear to be forcing the girls"

Masaru spoke as he took a seat on one of the benches next to Masaomi,

"How are things going with Aunt?"

Masaomi could only scratch his cheek,

"Well she is going to kill me if I tell you all ahead of time, but Cleria is pregnant with my child"

Dominic jumped up

"WHAT!?"

Even Diehauser and Damian looked at him with shock, Masaru felt surprised but he was calm since he knew that this man and his aunt loved each other from the memories he has of their situation.

"Time to get drunk!" Damian said while laughing cheerfully,

"Congratulations Uncle"

"Hold on why are you not surprised!?"

Dominic looked at Masaru who shrugged,

"Well I am surprised but I did expect it will be happening one day after all Aunt Cleria and Uncle Masaomi love each other very much"

Damian calmed down almost dropping the piece of meat he was holding before putting it back over the fire to BBQ it some more, Diehauser looked at Masaru with suspicions

"You are not hiding a grandchild from me are you"

Masaru who just took a sip of juice which he took from the table to fill a glass himself almost choked, he coughed violently to the point his face became beet red, even Masaomi, Dominic and Damian laughed their asses off for this boy.

"I am almost 14 years old father! It's way too soon!!!! I only started to consider dating..."

Masaru felt scared, not for his father but if the girls were to hear this who knows what kind of seduction tricks they will pull off following Akeno's example.

That day the family were hyper and thankfully Diehauser did not mention the grandchildren topic in front of the girls, however, the surprise statement of Cleria's pregnancy was enough to bring the house to another level of liveliness.

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Masaru was wearing a casual black shirt with tribal markings on it with a light green letter writing on the front and back which read "Bloodline", black jeans and silver sneakers.

He was currently waiting at the meeting spot he arranged today with a lovely girl,

"Well I am a bit earlier than expected should ---"

"Ma-kun!"

Akeno who was wearing a one-piece casual dress with leather knee height boots was especially beautiful today, Masaru who saw her different look could not help but be stunned at the sight.

Even the men walking past could not help but feel an itch in their heart that they want to go beat up the boy who scored such a beautiful girl,

"You look cute today compared to your usual sexy attire"

Akeno who heard it could not help but smile like a beautiful sunflower linking arms with Masaru,

"So let us go first to stop, one of the famous clothing stores I noticed opened a branch I am sure you might find some clothes to your liking there"

Masaru and Akeno went towards the store,

'what store was it? Cosplay. But...'

"Ma-Ma-kun..."

What was in front of Akeno was an M-outfit, this was something Shuri suggested to Masaru when he came to seek advice from the mother. It was also that day he learnt the truth behind Akeno, to say he was shocked was an understatement but he accepted it nonetheless although he will not be able to satisfy both her sides. But thanks to his luck Shuri gave him the best advice he could hope for!

Akeno licked her lip unconsciously before looking at Masaru with a shy appearance which was completely different from how she normally is, she took Masaru's hand

"You want it?"

Akeno shyly nodded, Masaru pulled her in a hug tilting her head upwards to look him in the eyes.

"You don't have to hide it from me, although I might ask you to wait till we are older okay?"

Akeno nodded once more, Masaru wanted to kiss her lips at this moment but the feeling of having a first kiss in front of the S&M section did put it off so he opted to kiss her forehead earning him a bright smile.

While he was walking to check some other items Akeno went to buy a large number of outfits which Masaru mostly did not know of other than the outfit he proposed to her, once their shopping was complete Masaru led her to the next store which was a jewellery shop.

This was the most difficult shop to choose an item from. As a man, you believe any jewel will look amazing on someone you love, but Masaru was searching for something special, something that fits her but also represents his feelings.

It took a moment before he found a small silver ring with a tiny star-shaped diamond on it, when he bought it Akeno mistook it for an engagement ring but he told her not yet.

"I want us to be engage the day your family is whole, if we were to get married I want everyone to be there"

Masaru spoke his desire while paying for the ring, he did not notice Akeno wiping her tears away to hide it from him.

Later that day Akeno and Masaru went into a Restaurant he booked, it was quite expensive and the furniture was extravagant like a noble house. The table they booked was on the second floor, they took their seats.

"Would you like anything to drink?"

Akeno looked at the moment

"Could you give us this drink?"

The drink Akeno selected was a couple's drink with two straws interlinked with one another in a big glass filled with Strawberry Milkshake since it was Akeno's Date Masaru naturally agreed to her request.

"I have a surprise for you"

Masaru spoke suddenly causing Akeno who was reading the Menu to look at him, but what attracted her eyes was a familiar middle age man wearing casual clothes, but his beard, his face and eyes.

She would never mistake this man for anyone else before she even spoke her body was already moving away from the table running towards the man jumping into his embrace.

"Akeno....."

Akeno began to cry holding the man tighter than before as if she feared he would disappear.

"Father!!"

Masaru already booked the entire floor for them so there was no need to fear other people looking at this scene,

"Father! Father!!!"

Akeno kept calling while Pulling the man's clothes, the man held her firmly in his embrace

"I'm sorry Akeno, my daughter... I've missed you"

Masaru did not interfere here and looked at the window, it was only after a while Akeno calmed down before taking a seat next to Masaru and Baraqiel took a seat in front of him.

"So you are Masaru Belial?"

Masaru nodded,

"I'm sorry I could only allow you to meet your daughter this time as the situation is not yet safe enough for Shuri to come as well"

Baraqiel looked at Masaru sternly

"Is Shuri safe?"

Masaru pointed at Akeno who answered Baraqiel instead

"Mother is safe and happy, it was thanks to Masaru who saved us and kept us in his home without restricting us"

Baraqiel looked at Masaru sternly

"Yet he made you his peerage member"

Akeno knew her father was only voicing his concerns as her father so she decided to explain in Masaru's place,

"At first it was arranged so that Masaru could have an official reason to keep me and Mother safe, but I later came to love Masaru who was kind and caring. Not once had he ever forced me to do anything, even when us girls displayed our feelings for him he did not rush the relationship with either of us but instead treated us equally with kindness and love. It was only yesterday he gave in to take us, girls, on a date"

Baraqiel could not help but say

"Are you even a Man? Making a girl being so proactive and you passive?"

Masaru smiled helplessly,

"Think about it from my point of view, we were 10 years old at that time. Liking someone and loving them is two separate things which is why I took my relationship slowly with each of the girls, it was to give both sides time to consider do I only like this person or love them... Yes, they are my peerage members that will stick with me till death do us part but I will never force a relationship with me upon them"

Hearing this explanation Baraqiel could feel relaxed,

"When will I be able to meet with Shuri?"

"When you and Azazel clean out that traitor infested base of yours"

Baraqiel looked at Masaru not understanding,

"Who do you think was responsible for attacking Shuri and Akeno?"

Baraqiel felt like the question was stupid

"Isn't it the Himejima family?"

Masaru shook his head

"How would they know which day you will be gone for a mission? Unless you tell me that you can't detect presences while you were living your daily life with your family"

"This..."

Baraqiel finally caught up, with this a few things began to make sense.

"All I can say is, whether he is involved or not. The Fallen Angels that attacked together with the Himejima family said they were here to kill Akeno and Shuri under the orders of Kokkabiel"

Baraqiel who heard a name felt it was impossible, he and Azazel have been comrades in arms with Kokkabiel after all, Masaru could more or less guess Kokkabiel has a close relationship with Baraqiel since he did not say anything immediately

"It's difficult to swallow isn't it?"

Baraqiel nodded at Masaru's question, being friends and comrades for many years made it hard for him to swallow such statement unlike Azazel who would.

"So because we have no evidence I can't take chances with my Mother in-law's safety, so until either the peace talks that Azazel and Sirzech is planning for happens or I can get guarantee your side is clear of traitors I won't allow her to come to you or you to her... Since we are technically still enemies at the moment, so I hope you can understand the situation I am in... Even now taking the risk to have you and Akeno meet"

"How will you explain it if you are caught?"

Masaru smirked at Baraqiel's question,

"Simple, I will tell them you caught us off guard during our date and I threatened to kill Akeno to have you to leave"

Baraqiel burst out laughing, extending his hand towards Masaru while he could not have imagine that out of all the excuses that it would be such a shameless excuse which was truly funny.

"Very well, I don't care what you say just promise me you will protect the two of them"

Masaru grabs the extended hand of Baraqiel giving it a firm shake

"You can count on your son-in-law, father-in-law"

Baraqiel's face cramped up

"I still have not acknowledged you yet... Brat!"