740Ugh... this one takes a month. Just when I thought I can finish this earlier looks like I still failed. *sigh* Too much stress lately... *ahem* Sorry, well... enjoy the story then.
"Mission complete."
"D-Damn, what did you just do to her?" Said Issei who currently recovering after being thrown.
"Taking the main source of this problem. I say all of you aren't bad... for a newbie." I said before putting back the blade to my cane. "You just need to sharpen your ability if you want to reach your potential."
"Looking at how you fight it seems you aren't someone ordinary." This time Kiba who talking with a smile on his face but I know that he was cautious. "You're more than experienced and what's with that explosion from before? What is your objective?"
"I'm just doing my job. That's all I can say to you."
"So what are we going to do with her?" Said Issei with venom on his voice.
"Nothing." I said and make all of them surprised.
"What!? Are you saying we should let someone who kills me roaming free!?"
"Look, I don't care about the grudge you have or what kind of problem you had with her. But, she has valuable information for me and that's why I can't let you kill her... yet."
"How can we sure that you are not siding with her?" Said Koneko.
I just smiled at them. "How about asking your King over there?" That made the three of them turn around.
When they see the church entrance Rias, Akeno, Sona and Tsubaki are standing there with the rest of the fallen. They instantly put their guard up when they see the fallen but Rias instantly defuse the situation.
"It's fine. We have talked to them before we come here and I guarantee that they won't attack us." Said Rias.
"W-Well, if prez said so..."
"Raynare-oneesama!" At that moment Mittelt decides to rush towards Raynare before shaking her lightly. The three devils almost attack her, if only Rias didn't tell them earlier I believe that would happen fortunately it's not. "H-Hey! Is oneesama all right!? Y-You, do the same thing as you do to us right!?" Mittelt yelled to me with teary eyes.
"Yes. So... you may calm down now and maybe the two fallen angels over there... Can you both come here as well?" I said which Dohnaseek and Kalawarner comply without any objection. "Now, I believe both devil heiress already told you about why I went to all that trouble just to save your life instead of killing all of you. But I will make it clearer... I want all of you telling me 'everything' you know about this stone." I said before summoning the stone on my hand and shows it to them which make all the fallen angels scared.
"Alright, alright! Just put that damn thing away! We tell you everything we know!" Said Dohnaseek.
"Thank you for your cooperation." I then put the stone away to my inventory. "Now... how about you tell me where you get the stone in the first place?"
"It was... Raynare." Said Kalawarner. "One day after we are done doing recon to some boys with sacred gear... she suddenly gives us that stone to us. But..."
"But?"
"Something about her that time feels... off."
"Explain."
"Raynare-oneesama acting a bit weird." Mittelt said. "It's like she becomes more aggressive and a completely different person."
"I believe she already controlled by that stone and based on her changed behaviour I can say that she was controlled at least a week before she gave us that stone." Said Dohnaseek.
"What happened after that?"
This time Kalawarner who talking before signalling the other fallen angel to attend Raynare. "We keep the stone since Raynare said it can give us more power. Of course, we didn't know the real meaning until it was too late. The stone slowly corrupts our mind before taking over our body. It feels that we act based on our hatred or maybe desire to crush anyone who weaker than us."
"Basically, you telling me that you're controlled and don't even know what are you doing?"
"Yes. Our mission is only to make sure the sacred gear on the boys we watched won't get out of control. But, somehow... our mind telling us to just kill them both and take the sacred gear for us. Of course, we don't want to do it but the stone suddenly taking control of our body and forced us to do that."
'So... if the black stone doesn't exist in the first place... me and Issei won't even get attacked? That means the story in this DxD world already changed even before I do something to it. Nah, it's too soon to make an assumption I still need Raynare alibi first.' "I appreciate the information. Now, I only need that girl to wake up but considering she the one who got affected the most... looks like she needs some time to recover." I said before start walking away from them but stopped when I faced Rias near the entrance. "I only need the Raynare girl alive so I don't care what will you do to the rest. But, I believe all of you heard what they say right?"
"Of course. We heard them loud and clear. I'm just surprised that you didn't do anything to them." Said Rias.
"Hmph, I only need their information nothing more. Farewell, devils." I'm about to get outside when Sona calling me out.
"Wait! Just tell me something... what is your real objective? Or maybe just WHAT are you?"
"Me? I'm just a mere thief." I said before finally walking outside and do fast travel before anyone noticed.
Shrine of the White Fox, Midnight.
"Finally..." After appearing in front of the shrine I instantly undoing my transformation and begin to walk.
*Ping!*
Level Up! You reached level 39! Your stat increased by Mag +3 Agi +1 Luck +2!
A new spirit has been registered! Now you can transform into Leonidas!
'It's been a while since I got a new spirit. Leonidas is... a spartan right? The one who yelled 'This is Sparta!' before kicking someone to a well?' I was about to check the details on my phone until I hear someone yelling my name from the shrine. When I saw the source I can see that Asia is rushing towards me before giving me a tight hug. "Asia?"
"You're fine! Thank god! I-I was really worried!" She was crying in the middle of the hug. I then pat her head to calm her down.
"Sorry. At least now everything is alright."
"I was really afraid about losing you! How can you just go like that!? You jerk!" She then starts punching me lightly while continue crying.
'Ouch. That actually hurt.' I then look at the shrine again and this time I can see Yuzu-san and Kiri-san who watching us. Before I manage to say anything Kiri-san just walks towards me before also doing the same thing like Asia but this results in my head trapped between her chest.
"I'm going to give you a long lecture after this! You such an idiot student of mine! I can't even stay still, knowing you might die from your stupid contract!" Kiri-san also starts crying and holding me tighter than before. I actually don't mind getting a hug but since my head is in an unfortunate (fortunate) position which is on Kiri-san breast. I can't even move let alone breathing properly.
'Too tight! Too tight! Both of you please let go of me before I die from a stupid reason!'
"Pfftt... good grief. Looks like you made them worried a bit too much, Ryuji. Oh well, I guess you earn that so just take the responsibility okay?" Said Yuzu-san who snickering on the back while watching me got sandwiched.
"Mpphh!"
...
"Alright... *cough cough* I appreciate your hugs. Really. And sorry for making you worried. I'm really, really sorry about that."
"Next time don't just go without telling me!" Asia said while pouting at me.
"Sometimes I was wondering if you are brave or just a straight-up an idiot." Said Kiri-san while crossing her arms.
'What kind of situation is this!?' I thought while sitting on the ground and hanging my head low with a giant sweatdrop if that even exist right now.
"Now, now, I think that's enough. I know that Ryuji is doing something dangerous and stupid just now but he does that for our sake. At least he's back safe and sound without any injuries or anything like that so both of you can stop acting like a child now." Yuzu-san said.
"*sigh* I guess you're right... It just... stressful just to think about it." Said Kiri-san.
"Sorry... I guess I'm too worried..." Said Asia.
"Well, anything you want to say, Ryuji?"
"Sorry to be an idiot and do something dangerous like that."
"...and?"
"...I'm back." I said with a smile.
"Good. Let's have a feast tonight so I expect you to cook something delicious Kiri. And Asia-chan please help her while Ryuji will petting me for the whole night." She said before went inside the shrine.
"So... let's go?"
"Sure! I can't wait to cook for you, Ryuji!"
"Fine... I guess I can't keep mad at you."
*Ping!*
Priestess Arcana increased to rank 3!
Increase the effectiveness of healing magic and item by 25%!
*Ping!*
Hierophant Arcana increased to rank 3!
Your max CP increased by 25!
'At least all that yelling and insult is giving me something good in the end.'
With that, we follow Yuzu-san inside the shrine and preparing the feast she asked for. Well, since I was told to petting her, Yuzu-san just told me everything that happened while I was gone. Every time she told me about how worried Asia and Kiri-san at that time they just start yelling at her while she just laugh. After a while, the food is finally done and we finally eating together. I thought Yuzu-san was exaggerating when she said a feast but in the end, it was a real deal. There's a lot of different food on the table ready to be eaten.
'Oh man... how many bonus stats can I get from these?' I ended my thoughts before start eating.
...
*Ping!*
You gained STR +2 MAG +1 END +2 AGI +1 Luck +2 through special food!
'Holy sh*t! Full course meal!'
After we finished the feast we begin preparing ourselves to sleep. Kiri-san, Yuzu-san and Asia will be sleeping in the same room while I'll be alone in another room. I currently lying on a futon while staring at the ceiling thinking about what should I do next. 'Alright, just need to get the information from Raynare before preparing myself for Riser. It should be in a week or so... since Rias will take Issei to the familiar forest first after winning some match against Sona. I really need Resist Fire even when I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't need to fight Riser but, just in case something unpredictable happened then I can't slack off now.' I sighed before finally decide to sleep. 'This time I got lucky to make it without any injury. Can't say the same for the next one though.' With that, I finally went to sleep.
Goddess Garden
"Well... hi there, Aella-sa-mphh!?" When I'm just summoned Aella-san instantly hug me with a worried face. 'Not again!' This time I use a little bit of my strength to push her so at the very least I can have room to breathe. "P-Please, loose the hug a little Aella-san."
"I'm so glad that you're safe, my child." She said but continue to hug me with the same force as before.
'This going to take a while...' I thought while keep resisting the death hug.
After Aella-san calmed down, we then have some tea at the gazebo like usual. Right now Aella-san was happy that I can see she radiating a bright aura around her body. She gives me more praise than the usual even the cookies has more variations. I'm just smiling awkwardly at her until she can tone down her behaviour a little.
"Well... Aella-san, did you get any clue about the black stone?" I already put some of the black stone on the table while she keeps talking before. After I asked the question she became serious and start analyzing the stone.
"I feel... this stone doesn't belong in my realm..."
"You mean?"
"This stone came from another realm. Just like when I transferred your soul from Earth it seems this stone is also transferred like that." Aella-san explained before putting back the stone on the table.
"Another realm... is there even anyone who had the same ability like you do, Aella-san?"
"Well, it shouldn't be possible. Only God or Goddesses like me who have that kind of power. But, we tasked to keep our realm safe and won't interfere with others God's realm. So that means another being manage to get our power and use it to create some havoc in my realm."
"So my enemy is someone that can defy a Goddess that control this realm, huh? That guy is on another level..." I said before my hand started shaking.
"Ryuji-kun..." Aella-san said before grabbing my hand to calm me down.
"It's okay. It's just... it's been a while since the last time I feel scared like this..."
"I'm sorry to put you through all this. If only I was stronger..."
"It's fine. I just need to get on the same level even if I don't even know if that was possible. I've been living in your realm for a while now and this isn't the time for me stop fighting."
"..."
"There's Asia who wants to see the world. There's also Kiri-san and Yuzu-san who needs me to help rebuild their shrine. I even hadn't get the chance to repay Momo kindness and not to mention that I just got a new arcana from Koneko."
"Even when faced with impossible odds are you really sure to continue?"
"...I need to see it to the very end. I'm a gamer after all... I need to finish my game with a one hundred percent achievement otherwise I'm failed as a gamer and of course... as the one who gets various blessing from you, Aella-san."
"Ryuji-kun... thank you."
*Ping!*
Fool Arcana increased to rank 4!
Now you can change your Ranged Weapon anytime!
"Aella-san... did you remove another restriction?"
"Of course. I can't let you do this alone so I will do my best to help you. I also finished with the new update on your phone so how about you check it now?"
"Really?" I opened my phone only to see the notification about the newest update.
Thank you for updating to the newest version!
This update will add weapon mastery system on melee and ranged weapon while also give a hidden transformation option.
Each level of mastery will give you various bonuses even let you dual wield the weapon! Of course, some weapon cannot be dual wielded but the bonuses will increase significantly!
For hidden transformation, you can use the spirit transformation at full power while hiding the attachment that spirit gives you! This option only effective around people at least ten levels above you so anyone who has more level than that can still see your transformation!
That's all for this update! Stay tuned for more!
Persona App Ver 3.0
"Whoa... this is awesome! You must be tired for making all of this, Aella-san."
"Not so tired as you, Ryuji-kun. This is my last reward for now I hope her power can help you in your journey." She said before summoning something on her hands. There's some light that starts gathering on her hand that becomes a small ball. After the light disappears there's a fairy yawning and stretching on Aella-san hands before smiled and waving her hand at me. "Say hello to Pixie. I believe you already know her based on your Persona knowledge, right?"
"Yes. She a Magician Persona that excels on healing magic. Are you sure you want to give her to me?"
"Of course! Look, she so eager to help you. She even asks me when I was creating the new update for your App."
"Is that so? Well, the more the merrier. Welcome aboard, Pixie." I said and the little fairy just smiling even wider. She then flying around me a few times before getting absorbed to my body.
A new spirit has been registered! Now you can transform into Pixie!
"Thank you again, Aella-san."
"Your welcome. Stay safe my child and I hope you can succeed with your task."
"I won't let you down. I promise." I said before slowly engulfed by the light.
...
Shrine of the White Fox, Morning.
Stats
Name: Ryuji Ishikawa
Race: Human
Status: None
Money: 8750 Yen
Level: 39
HP: 424/424
SP: 372/372
CP: 135/135
Strength: 27 (+15)
Magic: 27 (+15)
Endurance: 24 (+20)
Agility: 23 (+21)
Luck: 24 (+11)
'It's been a long journey but finally, my Strength and Magic stats have the same amount. All that training finally paid off.' I then put away my phone and get prepared for my morning routine. After that, I just made my way to the usual lake without telling anybody since it's still five in the morning. 'Can't believe I just woke up this early but that means more time to do some training so it's all good.'
At the lake, I instantly check my weapon mastery to decide which weapon I should focus on.
Melee Weapon
Sword: Mastery level 2 (4,70%)
Gauntlets: Mastery level 1 (48,11%)
Spear: Mastery level 1 (11,20%)
Ranged Weapon
Pistol: Mastery level 2 (22,08%)
Assault Rifle: Mastery level 1 (18,34%)
Shotgun: Mastery level 1 (15,17%)
Mastery Bonus
Level 1: None.
Level 2: 20% more damage on the weapon type.
Level 3: ?
'Well, considering that I always use sword and pistol all the time especially when using Arsene transformation and faking my sacred gear to the devils I guess it's expected.' I then summoned my spear since that the less experienced weapon I had for now. 'I need to master everything in my disposal. Since every weapon had its own advantage.' I ended my thoughts before start practicing.
...
"Phew... time to take a break." I sit down near the lake after various swing, stab and various move I can do with a spear. It's been two hours since I begin the training so I think I do a pretty good job at levelling my spear mastery. That's what I think anyway... "Looks like it didn't do much."
Spear: Mastery level 1 (13.47%)
"I guess self taught training can only do this much. Either I need to use it in a fight or find someone that can teach me. Hmm... I wonder if I can do it?" I put away my spear to my inventory before try to imitate something. "Let's see... firstly, Kouha." The light energy then starts gathering on my right hand. I then try to shape it just like fallen angel light spear and when I finished I just throw it to a tree. It pierced quite well but after a while it suddenly explodes, destroying the tree in the process. "That's not what I had in mind but I'll take it."
*Ping!*
You gained new skill through special action!
Exploding Light Spear now can be used.
"Creating another spell again, I see. *sigh* Well, at least this time you didn't caught up in the explosion." Said someone from behind me. I instantly turned around only to see Yuzu-san is currently walking up to me. "You just copying fallen angel ability? What next? Gremory or Sitri clan magic? Or maybe my Fox flames?"
"Well, who knows?" I said while shrugged.
"I just want to say this to you, Ryuji. You are already aware that your body contains a lot of magical energy so I want you to be extra careful with it. I mean, I didn't know that light spear can explode like that."
"Same here. I'm really sure I was thinking to make it pierced the object not explode like the one that fallen angel create when I fight them a few days ago."
"What?"
"What?"
Yuzu-san was surprised after hearing that while I confused why she surprised at my statement. We then continue staring at each other for a while without saying anything.
"..."
"..."
"You mean you originally didn't plan to make an explosion?"
"Uhh... yeah."
"...*sigh* Use that spell again a few times and do it in fast succession."
"Okay?"
...
After showing my newest spell and got a quite long lecture from Yuzu-san I then walked toward the shrine to meet with Asia. I was thinking to raise my relationship rank with her since I just got Pixie. I know Pixie arcana is Magician but she can learn healing spell so getting more rank with Asia will giving me some advantages. When I arrived Asia already changed to her usual clothes and walked towards me after noticed my presence.
"Ah, Ryuji! Can I ask you something?" Ask Asia.
"Sure, what is it?"
"Umm... can we go to the town? I want to buy something."
"Alright. Since I got some free time today I will accompany you, Asia."
"Thank you, Ryuji. Let me tell Kiri-san first." Asia then ran inside the shrine while I wait for her outside. After a few minutes, she finally back with a smile on her face. "Let's go then, Ryuji."
"Sure."
...
"Kiri... about Ryuji. I already mention that he had a large amount of mana in his body that can be dangerous right? I'll take that statement back since 'dangerous' cannot describe his full power."
"What is it, Yuzu? I don't like your tone about this."
"Since you won't like it. That boy is a walking bomb... literally. If any supernatural being knows about this there's no doubt he will be dragged into some sort of experiments or worse."
"What are we going to do then? We can't let that happen to him."
"I already told him to not using his magic too often and just use a little amount of mana as much as possible. But, knowing him I'm not sure if he understands what 'little' meant."
"Tch... I'll make sure to keep him safe. I won't let anyone touch him."
"Easy there, Kiri. I don't want you to become careless again."
"...you're right. I'm sorry, Yuzu."
...
Kuoh Town, Afternoon.
"..."
"You okay Ryuji? Is there something that troubling you?"
"Ah, sorry. Just... thinking about some job from Lavenza. Anyways, where do you want to go?"
"I was thinking to buy some clothes since I noticed that I only have four pair including the sleepwear."
"I see, I didn't noticed." I said casually and looks like it hits some nerve on Asia. She instantly closing the distance and forced me to look on her angry or maybe annoyed face.
"I should've said the same thing to you, Ryuji! How can you always wear that jacket everyday!? Not to mention your wardrobe is full with the same thing!" She yelled while slowly pushed me back.
"Umm... Asia..."
"You only wears a T-shirt, jeans and jacket every single day! Why won't you buy something else!?"
"Well, it's comfortable so..."
Asia instantly grabs my hand before dragging me to a clothing store. "Let's buy something for you too. I can't handle the sight of you wearing the same thing over and over."
"I don't have any money though." 'I waste the remaining of my money on the explosive device and I haven't been able to report the contract to Lavenza.'
"Don't worry about that. Kiri-san just giving me some money earlier for your clothes so don't give me another reason to not buying it."
"...alright. You win." 'Aren't people always wear the same thing on anime and game? So why I can't do the same?' Sighing in defeat I just let Asia guide me through several clothing stores. She also the one who choose everything since I'm not allowed to pick the one I like. Maybe because I just wanted to wear my usual style again.
A few hours later.
After finished buying the clothes we decide to have some lunch at the family restaurant. We sit on the further table and surprisingly the place only has a few people right now. Asia looks very happy while eating her huge parfait while I just drinking a coffee after finished with my steak.
*Ping!*
You gained Mag +1 End +1 through special food!
'I just realized that I ordered the same thing just like I come here with Momo. Heh, time sure flies... at that time I can't even control my Marin Karin aura and just make every single girl went... horny, I guess?' I thought before sipping my coffee again.
Asia suddenly stops eating and start looking at me with a worried face. "Ryuji..." She calls me slowly but I still noticed it. I then put down my coffee before giving her a reply.
"Hmm? What is it, Asia?"
"What are you worried about? Tell me the real reason."
"Real reason?"
"Yes. Earlier, I know that you were thinking about something else. You're not usually making that kind of face so I know that you were lying before."
"Ah... looks like you got me."
"So can you please tell me?"
"*sigh* Fine. I was thinking... that I'm still weak right now. True that I manage to not get a single scratch when I do the contract from last night but that because I got lucky."
"I think you already strong, Ryuji. Why would you thinking like that?"
"Fighting with the supernatural makes me realize that I'm still like a baby if you compare it with more powerful being on each race. I'm aware with my own limit that's why I chose my opponent carefully and fight them when the time is right. Thanks to the devil peerage for doing the heavy lifting for me which made it possible."
"How if I help you, Ryuji?"
"...are you sure? It can be more dangerous than fighting with the fallen angels that night."
"I'm aware, that's why I want to help! You always pushed yourself too hard, Ryuji. Don't forget that you also have me that can help you. I know that I'm weaker than you and I'm still not used with fighting. But, I can't let you do all of this alone."
You can feel Asia determination.
*Ping!*
Priestess Arcana increased to rank 4!
Healing magic cost 20% less SP
"Heh, you really become mature. To think that clumsy girl now offering to fight with me side by side. I can say that I'm amazed with you, Asia."
"Thanks to you for making this happen. If you didn't help me when I first arrived here I don't think any of this would be possible."
"Sometimes, fate is a funny thing..."
"I agree."
"You better eat your parfait before it starts to melt, Asia."
"Ah! You're right!"
'It's not only about that but I also thinking about the one who responsible for the black stone. I'm afraid if that person decides to show up now when my power still likes this... just thinking about it already made me nervous. I need to focus.'
...
We finished with lunch and about to go back to our apartment but we went to the convenience store first to restock our fridge. After that, we finally walk to our apartment but I noticed that Asia is eyeing every schoolgirl that walk past us. With that in mind, I decided to ask her something.
"Hey, Asia. Are you curious about school life?"
"E-Eh!? Umm, yes... I never been in a school when I was in Italy. So I always wondering what would that felt like."
"Wanna come to my school then? I can make you transferred there just like me."
"Really!? I mean, I really want to but how you'll do that Ryuji? Aren't the paperwork is hard?"
"Don't worry about it. I had a... contact that will help me with that."
Kuoh Academy, Morning.
3rd POV
In Kuoh Academy everyone from student council is already busy with their duty. Some of them are at the school gate doing some inspection. Some of them are patrolling around the school building. While the rest is in the student council room writing and finishing various document.
"This work seems never end." Said Sona before putting down another document. "How are you doing right now, Tsubaki?"
"Don't worry about me. I can finish another document in a few minutes." Tsubaki said while continue writing on the document she currently working.
"Not that. It's about Ishikawa."
Tsubaki instantly froze when she heard that name. Sure she slowly recovered from it but looks like her fear still intact. Taking a deep breath Tsubaki finally faces Sona before answering the question. "I'm not sure. Even if I want to forget all of it something just made me remember that moment. Not to mention why I'm the only one who can see that purple aura?"
"Tsubaki... I'm sure we can find the answer for that. If not then I will ask him directly since it was also my fault, to begin with."
"Sona-"
Just when everything is about to went normally someone decides to knock the student council room. Not to mention the person who knocks the door is someone that Tsubaki less favoured currently.
*knock knock*
"Excuse me. I have something to discuss with the vice president." Said the person before opening the door and reveal Ryuji.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly changed as every member instantly put their stance. Tsubaki not sure what should she do and just froze in her place while Sona instantly stands in front of Tsubaki.
"Well... that's very welcoming. What's up with the tension? It's like you just see a ghost." Said Ryuji while casually walking towards Sona and Tsubaki. "Good morning for you senpai. I'm here to talk about my reward."
"W-What do you want? Please stop using that aura in front of me. I-I... promised not to do that again. So please..."
"You heard her Ishikawa. Stop whatever you doing to Tsubaki. We talk about your reward after that." Sona demands him with a serious look on her face. The rest of the student council is also prepared in case they need to fight him. They expect that Ryuji will attack them since they believe that he's currently mock them.
But instead that Ryuji just tilt his head with confused looks on his face. He doesn't have a slightest clue why Sona and her peerage is acting like this. "I honestly don't understand every word that you just said to me. Please explain this aura first since I have no idea about that, to begin with."
"What? You're not pulling any trick aren't you?"
"I should ask the same thing to you, Sitri-san. Are you sure you're not making this up?"
The whole room instantly went silent after that. Sona decides to explain what happened to Tsubaki in another side of the room since she can't stop shaking the moment Ryuji step inside the student council room. After finished with the explanation Ryuji finally understands the reason why Tsubaki really scared of him.
"Hmm... it's the first time I heard about this. Even my trainer never mention anything about this purple aura." Said Ryuji.
"That's problematic. Then I advise you to not go near Tsubaki until you found the source."
"That's fine. But how I can get my reward then? I assume you're the one who going to take her place, Sitri-san?"
"Yes. So what is it? You still want to drive us out from Kuoh? Or you want me to do something ridiculous?"
"Nah, I'm not going to waste my reward like that. I just need you to do something simple. Something that you really excel at."
Sona expression went serious and before cross her arms. "...I'm waiting."
With that Ryuji just smiled at her. "I want you to let my friend transferred here. I assume you already know her since she took a part in a battle that involved Momo and Toujo-san."
"You mean the nun that currently live with you? Aren't she part of the church? How can you be so sure that she won't report us to her leader?"
"Wow, for someone who knows that much about my personal life you still miss some crucial information senpai. Asia is banished from the church she lives because of some corrupt adult so please choose your word carefully."
"Alright, my apologize. So I assume you don't want her to join my or Rias peerage just like you right?"
"That's right. I want to give her a chance to have a normal school life just like she deserve. Though I must cross out the normal in my statement since she already dealing with the supernatural."
"Consider it done. She can come to school starting tomorrow. I will give you her uniform and school essential after school so please come here later to pick them up."
"Thanks for agreeing to my term. Well then see you later." Ryuji is about to leave the room but Sona suddenly calls his name which makes him stop on his track.
"Ishikawa. I hope you can find the source of your purple aura and cure Tsubaki fear of you. If you can do that then I don't mind to give you another favour."
"...you're too trusting Sitri-san. Someday that will the main reason for your downfall. But, don't worry I will do it since getting another favour from you is something that I can't refuse."
With that Ryuji finally, leave the student council room. Tsubaki then approaches Sona since she been watching them from afar for the whole time.
"Sona are you sure about that? What if he misuses it?"
"Don't worry about it, Tsubaki. Even with everything he said and done to me I'm pretty sure he won't do that. I know that we just start off on the wrong foot... that's the main reason why he acts like that to me. Besides, if he really wants me gone... he would've done it a long time ago."
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Next day.
Ryuji POV
'Well, I hope Asia can make her first debut just fine. But I got a feeling that the boys in this classroom will do something weird because all of them are pervert.' I was waiting for Asia arrival in the class while also the new homeroom teacher. After a while, someone finally walks through the door but I was surprised who the one that appeared from it.
"All right. I'm going to be your new homeroom teacher starting from now so listen up! Don't try to do anything stupid especially for all the boys in this room. If I caught you acting immoral then I will make sure you have a proper punishment!" Said the new teacher which is Kalawarner. Yes, she the same fallen angel that trying to kill me before.
'I'm pretty sure that Rias will finished her off but it seems that I was wrong. I need some explanation from her... since I'm not the only one who surprised at this.' When I looked at Issei he also shocked with the arrival of our newest teacher. I ended my thoughts when Kalawarner is announcing the transfer student.
"Cut the commotion since today we also have two transfer students! Alright, you both can come in now."
'Two... don't tell me.'
The first person who comes inside is Asia while the second one is Raynare or I should probably call her Yuuma. She using the same appearance like when she about to kill Issei only using different uniform now.
"Please introduce yourself to the class."
"H-Hello, my name is Asia Argento! A-and... and I hope we can be friend!" Asia said before bowing her head which resulted by a lot compliment because of her shy nature.
"My name is Yuuma Amano. Is nice to meet all of you." She said while smiling only to make Issei mad but he manages to control his emotions and not straight up punch her in the face.
I just sigh in relief while ignoring the question session toward the new student only for hearing a question that... not really necessary.
"Argento-san, where do you live?"
"I-I live with Ryuji on his apartment. It's actually been a while since he let me live with him."
"Eh!?" All the students including Issei instantly looking at me while I just try to ignore them. They are full of jealousy only with a different meaning between the gender.
"I'll assign your seat now. Argento-san you can sit beside Ishikawa-san while Yuuma-san will sit beside Hyoudo-san. The rest of you can stop talking now since the class is starting!"
"I'm glad we sit next to each other, Ryuji."
"Same here, Asia."
Trying my best to act normally without glaring at Kalawarner too much while constantly get teased by Aika because of my relationship with Asia. Well, you can say it almost like my everyday school life here. Almost...
Timeskip
Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Club. After school.
Right now I was sitting on a couch in ORC after getting an invitation from Koneko. I instantly agreed since I want to hear Rias explanation about this and since Asia is curious after I told her about Kalawarner and Yuuma Amano true identity so she also comes with me which results in she sitting beside me. Rias is sitting on her desk with her peerage standing behind her while Kalawarner and Raynare are sitting on another couch in front of us.
"Alright, let me get to the point. These fallen angels will stay in this academy because of two reasons. One, a thief named Arsene wants some information from Raynare so she was put under our supervision. Two, they were assigned here by Azazel after the incident at the church that night." Said Rias.
"So... only them? Where's the other two?" I ask.
"Dohnaseek was appointed in another division so he's not in Kuoh anymore while Mittelt is trained under Azazel-sama for now. I originally was about to sent back to HQ but I insisted to accompany Raynare here." Explained Kalawarner.
"I'm surprised that you don't just kill them senpai. Can I ask you why?"
"They was controlled so it's not their fault, to begin with. But, if we don't meet with this Arsene I might just kill them on the spot. You can guess the rest."
"Ishikawa and Argento..." Raynare slowly said and caught our attention only to see that she bowing her head toward us. "I'm sorry that I almost kill you. I know I was controlled and if you hate me because of it then I don't mind. But please spare Kala since she not doing anything wrong!"
We was surprised to see that Raynare like that. Especially me since I never seen she got really OOC from the anime. 'So is it means the black stone took her original personality? Or this is her original personality in this DxD world? Crap, I'm confused.'
"It's alright Raynare-san." Said Asia. "I mean, if you don't know exactly what are you doing then I can't just blame you for it. Besides... I met with Ryuji because of it so I forgive you."
"Argento-san..."
"*sigh* Well if Asia said so then fine... as long you don't try anything stupid."
"Thank you! I promise I won't do it!"
"I also giving you my thanks for your understanding. Especially after everything I had done to you." Kalawarner said before also bowing her head toward us.
"Alright, alright stop it. You should also apologize to Issei. Don't tell me you also forget what you do to him?"
"Ah! Yes, I will!" Raynare is about to continue but suddenly Rias decides to stop her.
"*ahem* Sorry for interrupting but I hope you can continue this outside. I have some business with Ryuji-kun so I hope that you can leave us alone." Said Rias.
"Rias? Then I will stay here."
"Sorry, Akeno. Like I said I want some privacy because this is between me and Ryuji-kun. I hope you understand."
Everyone especially her peerage was confused by her sudden action but decide to not question it and just leave the room. Of course, I also confused by this since I didn't know what she was thinking or planning right now. But since I was curious I decided to just go along with it.
"Toujo-san please accompany Asia until I'm done. If you do it then I will explain more about my connection with Senjutsu." I said to Koneko before she leaves the room which she answered with a nod. "Asia, please go with her and maybe explore the school first? I'll catch you later."
"Okay. I hope you won't take long."
After everyone leaves Rias just made her way to the couch in front of me before sit there. She looking at me seriously before decide to ask me a question.
"Alright, Ryuji-kun firstly I want to apologize for everything that happened because of me. But I still want you to be honest about this. What is your opinion about me right now?"
"That some odd question senpai. You can already guess that I hate you after you plotting me to forcibly join your peerage."
"...yes I am. But I want to know what do you hate the most from me? Everything you said is true... about my plan, heritage, marriage, everything... I just want to know if I can fix all of this before it's too late. I'm aware everything that I had done to you is wrong so I want your honest opinion about me so maybe... maybe I can change."
"*sigh* Alright I'll be blunt. I don't hate you because you're a devil, a noble or something like that. It's true that I was angry about your plan to me but that's not the main point why I dislike you senpai."
"...so what is it?"
"It's because you're such an immature person who only thinks that everything will go just like you want."
"I... am immature?"
When I thought she was going to attack me or denied it she just looks down while clenching her fists. I waiting for a while for her to talk but looks like Rias has a lot of things on her mind that she basically overthinking without caring about her surrounding. I decide to clap my hand to gain her attention before continue talking.
"Being in a noble family makes you get everything you want right? That's why you can't accept if someone has a different opinion from you and making you force your ideal to the said person. No matter what's the reason that something that I cannot accept."
"...you're right. In the end, I was no different like the fallen angels when they was controlled or even everyone that forced this marriage to me."
"I'm glad you understand, senpai. Then I guess I'll be on my way."
"Wait. What do you think I should do with Issei-kun? He didn't know anything about it... but I'm afraid he will hate me if I tell him."
"*sigh* He deserves to know. No matter how hard the truth is everyone needs to know. It's better he knows from you rather than someone else that might manipulate him with that information. Just take your time but don't takes too long or something bad might happen in the future."
"I see... thank you. Ryuji-kun please help me to become a better King. I don't want to betray everyone expectations from me especially Akeno. She was worried ever since I attack you on that day and I don't want that to happen again."
"...fine, but don't expect me to just forgive you right away. If you want it then you must earn it. If you can do that then I don't mind to respect you again as my senior but if you can't... then prepared to get attacked sooner or later."
"Ryuji-kun... I-I'll do it. I promise that I will change!" Rias finally lifts her head with some determination looks on her face. While I'm just smiling at her since everything will getting more interesting.
*Crack!*
I am thou, thou art I...
Thou has acquired a new bond,
Thy bond shall become thou strength,
And brings thee closer to the truth...
With the birth of Fortune arcana,
Thou shalt be granted the blessing that shall change the fate of the world...
'Let's see if you really can do it, Rias Gremory.'
Guest: Sorry about that. I'm aware that the writing pace is slow since I'm afraid if I do the same mistake like in my old stories.
M2R: Still need Lavenza explanation though it's a shame that I can't put it on this chapter.
yogaratw607: I haven't played it so I don't think I'll able to create it for now.
Green223: Thanks! Sorry for the slow update though.
Dxhologram: Haha, still I just hoped I can update more often. My story pace is slow so I want to make it up by updating more frequently. Well... too bad I still haven't found a beta so the error will still be there even with Grammarly. *sigh*
MasterBlade47: Get out. No, I'm kidding, haha. That will happen in the next chapter since Ryuji haven't met with Lavenza in this chapter.
Gen2324: Sorry for that. I'll do my best to update this at least back to two weeks per chapter. Well... this one takes a month so I hope I can do it for the next one.
Harbringer of Mayhem: Because Ryuji haven't got the ability to summon his persona... yet.
Merry: Well... let's see what I can do with it. The more weapon type meaning more skills so I hope I can remember all of it when Ryuji has a lot of weapon on his arsenal.
May: At least they won't goes crazy since he able to control the Marin Karin now, haha.
Doortolight47: I'll watch the game on youtube to look for the skills in SAO since I also didn't watch it. And for Rias well she begins to change now so she will be aware of that too.
Carrie: It's just like giving salt to a wound but double the amount since Ryuji just naturally doing it. Sona will be more than pissed when he able to copy her magic later haha.
Jackejsh: Your welcome.
Aiko: And since Ryuji can get a free access to the club he will get the help he needed in no time.
Kensei-1085: I agree that joker is really cool. When the previous Persona game just make us to hit the shadow for fighting them Persona 5 just take it to a new level by doing a stylish way to initiate the battle. Too bad I still haven't play the Royal. :(
GrimmjowTaichou: Well that's is Belial from Granblue Fantasy. I don't know that DxD has its own Belial at that time so I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. As for helping you with your story I'm afraid I can't do it since my schedule is rather a mess right now not to mention I still make a lot of errors in my story, haha.
Shiroyasha Rises: When Ryuji reach a higher level he will eventually learn more high level magic like explosion or something similiar like that. Of course just like you said he will skip the chant for a lot of reason. For boost from sonic I'll think about it.
Fay: Alright. Thanks for the idea!
Journey to the End: Now I also miss that game too. I even need to open the walkthrough all the time since there's no english translation for the game. Good time.
Lu: Yup. It's thanks to the bet.
DarkDrawerJ: Thanks!
Shen: Mostly because Arsene influence that Ryuji personality is changing. But yes he'll get more confident in himself as the chapter goes.
The Loud Person: Yes since the devils also need to change while Ryuji getting more social link from them. It will take longer but in the end he will create a bond with them.
fruitspunchsamurai-987: Cheating but in the end Ryuji still need a proper control for it. So that's means he need more stats to able to do it. And sadly I can't play Persona 5 Royal yet and that start to make me crazy. AAAA!
Shinta: She will continue learn defensive magic as the water magic is for self defense purpose. Too bad that Ryuji can't teach her his support magic since the game system is the one who made it possible for him to use it.
kirosyamcha: Thank you. I still haven't find a beta so sorry for the errors. The reason why I called it MAG since it's from Persona status on the original game. And for his personality well I already explain it a few times so...
Guest: Thanks!
Maron: Hopefully his persona influence can make it less awkward for him. Just need to find the right persona first that has some experience in love though.
hataraku: That also will create a lot of misunderstanding and pissed a lot of people in process. While Ryuji just 'What?' only to make them more pissed.
Lq840i: Since Ryuji transformed into Arsene their smell will also be different. Asia is left with Yuzu and Kiri so she got some protection. The underground fight is a great idea since I just finished Yakuza 0 a few weeks ago now I only need to get Ryuji knows about it and participate.
Meek: Thanks for the song recommendation. I downloaded it and I loved it. The school festival still a long way to go but I think I can make him and Asia create a music club for it later.
Kyle: I want to make it just like in Persona 4 true ending where Yu bond is helping him to continue the fight against an impossible odds. Ryuji will also feel the same when that moment come since he believes that he the one who must protect all his friends and not strong enough to do it alone.
Middernacht: Here is it. Sorry for taking this a month.
Drake: Okay. I'll do it on the next chapter (Hopefully). Thanks for the idea!
OechsnerC: Thank you! Probably a mixed feelings but let's hope Ryuji can keep his secret.
jcheriscar: Sorry for taking it too long.
Denzel: At least she finally aware that she need to change or else she will lose everything. So I think when her confidant reach rank 4 or 5?
Guest-Questioner: Ouch, looks like I got worse including this one. Stress really got me but it's still my fault for not having a beta.
Lars: Fortunately Rias finally create a social link with Ryuji so she'll eventually being honest to Issei.
Hajime: Yup. A horn that he can use to headbutt someone.
Raphaim: Unfortunately I still haven't got one.
MikadoZX: Thank you!
Nero: Yup! Some finishing touch after finishing an epic battle. Grappling hook is a good idea since it'll give him more mobility so I'll give him one later.
Olm: Yes. He just need to find it first or getting it from someone or even from a request.
cloth slayer: I tried to make it faster by raising Asia social link by two rank in this chapter. I'm still worried if I making it too fast but I wanted to hear your opinion first about it. Well considering he can get literally a god persona so...
Meito: I just hoped I can get their characters right but since Pixie, Nekomata and Unicorn is a friendly one and also a mythical being they won't influence Ryuji mind that much. While in Leonidas case he will push Ryuji to continue a fight even with some serious injury or something like that? I need to read his history again.
nahariyanash: Thank you as always for the harem suggestions. I'll not put other people wives just like you said and won't genderbend Vali. As for adding another Persona character well... since a guest reviewer told me to not adding them plus I'm still unsure to how to add them then I'll put it on hold first. I like to having more people opinion about it. Skill like just in RPG games would be nice I just need to make Aella update the app first.
Jerry: Thanks a lot for your idea! Their relationship still at 50:50 if I will make them into the harem or not since I basically waiting for everyone opinion first. But still everything you write about them can be their confidant progression so I'll decide the romantic route when their confidant rank is at 7. Well... it actually same for everyone but I'll give some hint even before they reach that rank so you can guess the rest.
Kenza & hataraku: Thanks for the suggestion. I'll think about it and hopefully add them to the harem.
Dei: I also thought about that and yes it would be a great development for Ryuji. Since he already loses his past memory that will makes him cherish his bonds with his friends and afraid to lose them.
Ben: The game system might have some secrets that Ryuji need to discover. Since Aella never explained nor fully understand about it. Let's wait until he cheat more at gaining new skills and abilities, haha.
Kaori: Let's hope I can increase my pace on Riser arc but I've got a feeling that I might use it to raise or increase the bonds that Ryuji had.
Saru: Well... I guess it'll be an awkward one. At least he will aware if something like that finally happens.
dj max: I like it. So while everyone will reacted to it (the scenery) Ryuji mind would just ignore it since his Persona makes him believe that scenery is normal. So I think that would be a great idea for Ryuji personality.
han is DEAD: I'll think about it.
Naomi: Thanks for the information. While they have something in common that would changed when Ryuji met with her since at that point he already had some romantic relationship with his social link. Of course Ryuji will be there to help her because of various things.
Guest: Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
Shinsuke: You mean like... killing people with a pencil?
Raven R. Mahmood: Sorry for not make him a perfect being and just an actual person.
Guest: No probs. I already got used to it.
humn: Yup. Sadly I haven't got it.
sugoijack9: So uhh... um, let's see... I didn't intend to bash Rias or Sona peerage since I need it for activate the social link with them. Rather than nerfing I think I was rebalance his ability. Ryuji would be OP eventually but need a long progress to reach it.
Guest: Thanks for the suggestion. I won't add any Persona character until I was certain of it or if others also agree (or disagree) with it.
Dingirverse: Thank you!
Just to be clear Rias won't be added to the harem. I just feel I need to inform this just like Leonidas in this chapter since I got a feeling that someone will misunderstand. Welp, that's all for this chapter. I'm going back to GBF for a while so... Ciao~
