Ah, that’s the expression when he is plotting something. “Yeah, I’m selling some territories.”
Territories huh. “Even you know that the Underworld is split into two sides of the Devils and Fallen Angels right?”
“Yes.”
“The truth is, comparing the Fallen Angels side to the Devils side, there are many free areas if you were to compare it with the number of residents. The ones living in the Fallen Angels sides are the pure Fallen Angels, the races which have a relation to the Fallen Angels, and the halves born between Fallen Angels and other races.”
That’s right. Sensei and others who are the part of the Grigori decided not to make the reincarnation system intentionally. They can make one if they try, but they chose not to. According to Sensei, “The evil Angels can just end with us”. “—And, so. By using the free lands, I’m making a resort area for the factions who made an alliance with us. We have a major plan for building businesses and casinos as well. We have already received an order from celebrities of different factions that want to have a mansion. I’m sure this will turn into quite a big industry. Well, the Fallen Angels also need a budget, the money, for many things so we have to make business.”
I-I see…… The Fallen Angels, the Grigori, have started to do business huh. I also hear that the majority of the source of income for the current Grigori comes from their research. Sensei seems like he will be suited to becoming a sales person. —Then there is a knock on the door. The one who enters is Rias. “Azazel? Did you finish examining Ise? Let’s make a schedule for leaving Japan.”
“Oh, that’s right. Rather, if we are going afar, there’s something I have to tell Asia personally…… Can Asia join?”
“Yes, I don’t mind. It’s about that right? I’m glad it’s going smoothly. Looks like having Ophis acting in the middle of it made it succeed.”
Asia’s case……? It really makes me wonder. Is Ophis related to it? Like this, the discussion about the departure of Rias, Sensei, and Kiba begins. “……“Even if you are the Sekiryuutei, a mere servant that doesn’t have any qualification has no right to question me, correct?” huh.”
On the morning when the sun still hasn’t risen. I’m having a shower in the big bathroom located in the basement of the Hyoudou residence. I, who have woken up early, left my room and came here without waking up Rias and Asia. What I was recollecting in my head is the thing the Vampire from the Carmilla faction, Elmenhilde, said to me yesterday. ……A mere servant, the Sekiryuutei who doesn’t have the right to speak……
She’s right. Despite being called “Oppai Dragon” in the Underworld, I am just seen as the “Sekiryuutei who is the servant of Rias Gremory” from the other factions. That is the reality and I have no comment regarding it. But when a diplomatic thing like this is involved, I’m useless. I made a good relationship with Odin the geezer from the Northern Europe and the Youkai in Kyoto, but they are special. Normally, from the perspective of those from the other factions, I’m just a mere Middle-class Devil that doesn’t have any right to speak. ……It’s not like I was getting elated. But I’m really frustrated that I can’t become of any use for Rias and Sensei in situations like that. ……Damn it. My precious junior……even if I want to protect my precious Gasper from the front, I need something besides strength. ……No, I shouldn’t get ahead of myself. I……should just protect my comrades when I have to. The diplomatic affairs are Sirzechs-sama and Sensei’s job. I should just do what I can do. I bite my teeth due to frustration. The warm shower makes me comfortable. “I’m such a small guy. ……Shit, I will definitely become a High-class Devil…… No, I made a promise with Kiba.”
That’s right. He and I made that promise before the Middle-class Devil test. —That we will become Ultimate-class Devils. “He will become the strongest [Knight], and I will become the strongest [Pawn]—.”
When I said the words of my determination. The door to the bathtub opens. When I turned around—Ravel who just entered and is naked is standing theeeeeeeeeere! “……Ise-sama.”
“Ah, sorry! Since it’s early in the morning, I didn’t think anyone was going to use it!”
I can’t do anything to help myself but apologise! That’s because the girls are basically using this bathtub! I use it as well, but I have the girls use it first! Of course, I do encounter them at times and bath together! This will be rude to Ravel who is a guest and who is also my junior! I should get out now! B-But the naked Ravel! Even though she has a small body, I can only say that she has a proper body of a woman……! Her oppai are quite big! Since she has her usual drill-like hair down, I have a different impression of her! No, this isn’t the time for it! I was thinking hard and Ravel says to me. “……I-I will wash your back!”
—! My mind went blank at the words I didn’t expect to hear. “……How is it?”
“Ah, yeah. I think it’s okay……”
Like that, I’m having my back washed by Ravel. I’m having her rub my back with a towel. ……I thought she would have burned me with her wings of fire while saying “Ise-sama you ecchi!”…… And she happens to be quite daring this morning! I’m getting confused! I didn’t want it to be silent while she’s washing my back, so I started a conversation about the Vampires from yesterday. “……That was my first time meeting a pure-blood Vampire……but there are still things I’m not sure about…… I was able to become friends with Gasper-san right away……”
Ravel must have mixed feeling as well. “……It’s also because they appointed Gasper-san who is my friend as the requirement for the deal, but also their ways of not caring about anyone besides them…… But this may also be part of their politics. ……This certainly is a hard issue. Of course, I think it’s not a good idea to hand over Gasper-san recklessly to them. ……But Devils are also logical, and we put purebloods above everything else. I’m also a pureblood Devil.”
That’s right. Ravel is a princess from the House of Phoenix. She’s also the only daughter. She is a pure High-class Devil who has been living in the upper echelons of society. “Even pureblood Devils are able to choose their own friends. Koneko-san, Gasper-san, and my classmates, are also treating me well. Though, I’m sad that I have to hide my identity from them…… I think it will be a wonderful thing if you can choose friends despite being from a different race.”
She usually acts sharp, but she is actually an innocent good girl. But hiding your identity, huh. I can’t tell Motohama and Matsuda that I became a Devil, and telling them will bring them into danger. At least, I want a peaceful time while I’m at Kuou academy. “But I realised just how small a person I am. I’m frustrated that I wasn’t able to talk back. I will become a more splendid Devil and make them acknowledge me. That is what I have started to think this time.”
I thought of aiming for the top once again.