I will most likely never experience ever again. I have survived a harsh, yet fun, year. I stand front of the altar while having pride in what I have gone through———. That instant, I receive words of congratulation from partner. [Congratulation, partner. Good work on coming this far. You reached Balance Breaker, you survived Juggernaut Drive, and you showed me all the new side of being a Sekiryuutei. Let’s get along from now on as well, the one who is a Devil and Dragon, the one who has a blazing truth within him. ———“Sekiryuutei of the Issei (Blazing Truth)”.] Yeah, thanks, Ddraig. Because you were by my side I was able to fight. Take care of me from now on as well, the Emperor of the Red Dragons, Y Ddraig Goch! And the one who awaits me at the altar is Ajuka Beelzebub-sama who is in his awesome looking Maou outfit. ……Just how happy I would have been if Sirzechs-sama was next to him. “I have been waiting for this. ———From here on you will become one fine High-class Devil.”
Under the Maou-sama’s guidance who gave me such words the ritual finally begins. “———And so, the next will be———”
I sit on the chair which is beside the altar with Rias and followed the guidance of the host of this ceremony. One of the best opera singer who had offered her intention on singing for this ceremony is about to start her performance. She stands in front of the microphone stand which is set on the altar and then she starts to sing. [Theeere is a Ooooooppai-loving Dragon living in the edge of a certain countrrrrrry~.] ———What started with her beautiful voice was the Oppai Dragon’s song! [Draaaaaagon, Draaaaaagon, Opaiiiiii Dragon~.] I don’t know how I’m supposed to feel with that song despite the beautiful voice! Even my comrades in the ceremonial hall doesn’t know how to react so they are putting on a troubled expression instead! But for some reason Rias’s dad has a deeply moved expression! He looks like he’s so moved that he’s thinking it was a terrific idea to call her! Rias has a red face and is twitching one of her eyebrows! Ah, this pretty much guarantees Rias’s dad getting a long full on lectures from his daughter after this. After the song, the ritual finally phases into the main part. Rias and I stand at the altar and the first thing that will happen is the receiving of the certificate. Maou Ajuka Beelzebub-sama starts reading what’s written on the certificate. “———For those reason, I hearby proclaim you, the servant of Rias Gremory, Hyoudou Issei, as a High-class Devil.”
I got on my knee and received the certificate gratefully. Now, here is my line. “It will be my honour.”
———I reply in a complicated manner. I heard there are those who uses exaggerated words or really long lines at this situation. But I gave a plain answer since I was told that the simple reply would be the best. Well, exaggerated words would be impossible for a high school student like me! I got up once to spread my certificate front of the crowd so they can have a clear look. Wow, there’s a sudden rain of claps and camera flashes! ———I then hand the certificate to the person helping me. Next is the ritual where Rias who is my master puts on a crown on my head. Rias and I stand at the altar and face each other. I then got on my knee. Rias receives the crown from the person in charge. And then she———puts on the crown on my head. It appears like a real crown so I can feel the heavy weight. Then there is another applause. Alright, with this the ritual for the crowning is over. For the last part the Maou Beelzebub-sama appears on the altar once again and raises his hand. Then a stone monument which is shining in black colour comes falling from above our head. The stone monument which floats in the air. ……So this is the monument which is essential for registering a High-class Devil that I heard about. I heard that by touching this, the requirement as a High-class Devil ——— and a [King] is completed. “Now, the new [King], Hyoudou Issei. Stand in front of the monument———”
Maou-sama urges me. I take a step forward while enveloping my left hand with my aura ——— and then touch the monument. Heart beat! That instant, my heart made a loud beat! Now I get it. This monument is made from the same material as the Evil Pieces. The monument shines red ———no, it shines in crimson, and then shows my hand print for an instant. And then it returns to the normal monument. ……I’m guessing the……registration is done with this then? I then receive a small box from Maou-sama. When I open it I found ——— 15 Evil Pieces inside! ……T-This is the Evil Pieces solely for me! What I craved for so long is finally in my hands……! As such, the ritual is done with the most crucial part of the ceremony. What came after this is the words of congratulation from the guest which was read by the host of the ceremony. Since Rias and I are done with our role we sit on the seat and feel a bit relieved. After all the itinerary was over Rias and I left the stage. I was overwhelmed when everyone started clapping as we left! I return to my changing room. I start to get calm after I finished drinking water. The one who spoke to me first after finishing my ritual is ——— my master, Rias. “Congratulation, Ise.”
“Thank you! Though I wonder if I did it right.”
“You sure did. You were magnificent.”
I’m happy when Rias said I was magnificent! ———And it seems like everyone is leaving the stage. So my comrades comes to my room one after another. My dad and mom are emotional while others are congratulating me. “I don’t know what was going on in there but it sure does make me emotional when I see Ise under the spotlight! Right, honey! ?”
“You are right, darling. It sure does make me emotional since it seems like our son has gained a higher social status than his father! By the way, what kind of privilege does High-class Devil have? I wonder if you get a pay rise?”
Dad grabs me by my shoulder and says this. “Ise! If you become a person who is above me than why don’t you buy us a ticket for a holiday with your bonus!? One of my dreams was to be given a present from our son to go on a tour with your mother!”
“The hot natural bath at Kusatsu sure would be nice.”
O-Onsen tour huh. I-If it’s just that then I’m sure I can fulfill their wish right away, I think. More importantly, am I above my dad now? We live in a completely different working field so I can’t make any judgment. Rias then tells my parents. “It’s far from it. With Ise’s current status then getting a world tour isn’t even a dream.”
“ “A W-W-W-World touuuuuur~!! ?” ”
Both of them are shocked at Rias’s words and their bodies are shaking. ……The grade of the tour jumped by ten folds! From Kumatsu to a world tour……! I guess I have to work hard to work on my parent-and-son relationship! ———Then this time two unexpected people appears in my room. “Hyoudou Issei! So you are here.”
It’s Raiser! So he was at the hall! “Raiser-san! You came!”
When I said that, Raiser replies as he blushes.