Not knowing that Hajime was undoing most of his work to maintain order within the Haulia ranks, Alex was now in one of the spare rooms of the manor sitting opposite of Shia while Yue and Rias each day on either side of him while Grayfia stood behind them. Shia looked nervous as the four watched her, until Alex suddenly started talking.
"I heard your training has gone well, and that you're able to go toe to toe with Grayfia in terms of raw strength." Shia nodded enthusiastically at Alex's words, and said,
"Yes! I'm surprised myself that I can use 'Physical Reinforcement', I mean I've always been sturdy but I never thought I was this tough!" Alex nodded, and asked,
"And what would you say if I told you I could make you even stronger?" Shia was silent at Alex's words, as she looked at the three girls around her. She had long since realized that they were especially close to Alex along with the missing cat girl Kuroka, and assumed that there was a special reason for it that she hadn't been told about yet. Alex guessed Shia's suspicions and nodded before explaining about Devils and the Evil Pieces. As she was told that the four girls around were essentially his servants, and that they were all granted unique powers and strength from being so, Shia had a large grin on her face as she saw where Alex was going with this. Her expression only got brighter when Alex removed the rook piece from his pocket and said,
"This piece enhances strength and defense, meaning it would be per-" but that was as far as Alex got, before Shia lunged across the table and sealed his lips with hers, while wrapping both her arms and legs around him as if to ensure he didn't get away. The other girls looked at her actions with annoyance, but let it be since they also understood her personality by now. Then more than a minute passed and it seemed as if Shia had no intentions of releasing Alex's face, prompting both Rias and Grayfia to start trying to peel her off of him. Even though both had the 'Superhuman Strength' skill it took several more minutes before they managed to get Shia off of Alex, who then immediately grabbed the rook piece and activated it. Once the deed was done and Shia was now a servant of Alex, a pair of wings grew from her back and made her confused for a second before everyone else demonstrated their own. Alex then finished wiping the saliva off his mouth and said,
"Congratulations Shia, and welcome to our group." Hearing Alex say that, Shia felt an indescribable happiness at having real comrades around for the first time, and nearly started tearing up. She put the waterworks on hold however, when Alex created a magic circle and pulled out a bag while saying,
"To celebrate you joining us I had a special combat outfit made for you, try it on if you want." This made the other girls look at Alex suspiciously, as Shia dug through the bag to see what the outfit was. A moment later however she surprised all of them, by instantly stripping while still in the room. Soon Shia was as naked as the day she was born, and was flaunting her body as if trying to catch Alex's gaze while she changed. Incidentally the man in question was paying quite a bit of attention to the new figure in front of him, with her relatively impressive bust that was just short of Rias's and the white tuff of hair that made up her rabbit tail just above her butt.
"You're quite bold." Was all that Grayfia said, while Shia puffed her bare chest out as if proud and replied,
"The one looking at me is the one I love and my 'master', why wouldn't I want to show off?" The other three girls went wide eyed at Shia's confession, while Alex simply continued to admire her body since no answer was needed. Growing even bolder under Alex's gaze, Shia then took several provocative poses as if to tempt him, but finally stopped under Grayfia and Yue's icy gaze.
By the time Shia started to actually get dressed again Alex had seen enough of her body that no imagination was needed anymore, and Yue was sizing up her own breasts against the rest of the girls before fixing Alex with a look just as icy as the one she just gave Shia. Swearing silently to pamper her plenty and to have Grayfia show her how to change her body with magic later, everyone waited as Shia got dressed, after which both Rias and Grayfia joined Yue in giving Alex icy glares when they saw what he arranged for Shia. Though he couldn't arrange the proper footwear for her just yet, Shia's outfit consisted of a set of fishnet stockings, what seemed almost like a one-piece bathing suit, and a tailcoat like vest to complete the outfit. Alex nodded approvingly at her new look, an actual bunny-girl like in some anime or Dragon Quest, except Shia naturally provided the ears and tail. Though it didn't seem like a perfect match for Shia, Alex still decided on it and Shia seemed to like it as she practically hopped around the room to test it while saying,
"I LOVE THIS!" Causing the other girl's brows to twitch. Alex also felt relieved that the magical additions he had added to it to prevent "accidents" also seemed to work well. Then to forcibly change the subject, Rias asked,
"So what jobs do you have available Shia? You're the first direct combat peerage we have so I'm kinda curious." As Alex already explained the status that came with his evil pieces, Shia immediately pulled it up while Alex did the same, causing her to make a confused expression. Like everyone before her Shia was currently set at jobless for her current job, but the issue was that she was not only level one for it, but there were no jobs immediately available since they only showed up when one was ready for a job change. Everyone else he added was immediately ready for a job change when he gave them their pieces, so Alex was momentarily confused as well before Lauren chimed in,
'It's because Shia has no actual combat experience outside sparing with Grayfia; compared to Rias, Kuroka, Grayfia, and Yue who all had been in several real fights before joining your peerage.' Alex realized the logic behind Lauren's explanation, especially since he himself had to work up experience before choosing his first job. He then explained the reason to Shia, who accepted it but was still confused on something else, her acquired titles. Alex once again dodged having that discussion until later, not wanting to explain the meaning behind them.
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After spending the rest of the day pampering Yue, and the night with almost every girl in Misty Manor(meaning Alex got no sleep that night), it was time to leave for the next labyrinth. Alex was gathered near the magic circle that would lead them outside the hideout with those going, Rias, Grayfia, Kuroka, Yue, Shia, Anne, and Hajime. Cam and the rest of the Haulia came to see them off, as they would be staying in the hideout to polish their skills and work on collecting materials from the labyrinth here.
"So why don't we just teleport directly to the next labyrinth~Nya?" Kuroka asked with curiosity, causing the others to sigh since she missed the discussion the day before. Alex explained,
"Because Shia hasn't gotten enough experience to choose a job yet, I know the location so we're going to just walk there while she fights monsters so she can get her first job before we enter it." Kuroka groaned at Alex's response, while also glaring at the damn rabbit. Shia wasn't the same rabbit she knew before however, and just silently glared back. She had a lot more confidence in herself now that she was part of Alex's peerage. Alex then turned towards the Haulia and said with a stern expression,
"Stay here and improve yourselves, and you'll have several opportunities in the future to use your skills, understood?" Even though he didn't speak to them in commando mode, the Haulia still saluted and yelled back,
""""""""""SIR YES SIR!!!""""""""""
Alex almost felt like there was some kind of inconsistency in the action, even though it was seemingly exact to how they acted before. Figuring he was just imagining it he turned back to the rest of the girls, and entered the magic circle. An entire day of walking in the intense heat, dozens of monster encounters, and they finally arrived at the monolith leading to the entrance of the Raisen Great labyrinth. They entered the crack and made their way into the interior, only to find a rectangular sign saying,
"Please come in! Into Miledi Raisen's thrilling Great Dungeon?"
Alex already know of Miledi's personality so he wasn't surprised, but for the rest that was the start of the hell that was the Raisen Great Labyrinth.
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Name- Alex
Titles- Dragon Emperor, Super Sadist, Womanizer
Race- Saiyan
Level- 202
Abilities-
Reincarnated Devil
Boosted gear
Asora
Enslavement magic
Haki
Job- demonic charmer(56)
Job history- hatchling draconian warrior, apprentice Mage, draconian warrior, arsonist, senior draconian warrior, martial artist, draconian tyrant, expert martial artist, ruthless draconian tyrant, gravity user, sword user, pyromaniac, staff user, Mage
Skills-
Dragon demons breath(2)
Dragon gods breath(10)
Draconian form(6)
Intimidation(10)
Ki manipulation(9)
Magic recovery rate(2)
Devils charm(8)
Sword technique(5)
Staff technique(2)
Gravity manipulation(7)
Fire mastery(5)
Fire immunity(2)
Endless sexual stamina(10)
Poison immunity(9)
Creation magic(1)
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Name- Kuroka
Race- youkai/nekoshou
Abilities-
Reincarnated devil
Senjutsu
Youjutsu
Job- shape shifter(10)
Job history- poison user, space Mage, thief, Archmage, poison expert, master Mage, martial artist, adept thief, grandmaster Mage, expert martial artist
Skills-
Feline form(1)
Stealth(9)
Shadow cloak(4)
Poison mist(10)
Poison claw(8)
Poison immunity(3)
Ki mastery(2)
Magic control(6)
Magic sight(2)
Enlarged magic pool(4)
Kasha (8)
Touki(9)
Illusions(6)
Space magic(6)
Creation magic(1)
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Name- Rias Gremory
Titles- Crimson Haired Ruin Princess, Switch Princess
Race- devil
Abilities-
destruction
Job- destruction overlord(5)
Job history- destruction Mage, destruction Archmage, master destruction Mage, Mage, archmage, master Mage, demonic leader, lord of destruction, apprentice martial artist, gun Mage, demonic charmer
Skills-
Absolute destruction(3)
Magic control(8)
Enlarged magic pool(7)
Magic recovery rate(5)
Extinguished star (7)
Apocalyptic extinction(1)
Aura of destruction (6)
Reaper's ruin(4)
Destruction duelers(2)
Command Loyalty (10)
Strengthen followers(2)
Devils allure(2)
Superhuman strength(3)
Creation magic(1)
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Name- Grayfia Lucifuge
Titles- The Strongest Queen, Silver Haired Queen of Annihilation
Race- devil
Abilities-
Immense demonic power
Job-maid knight(30)
Job history- shield maid, Mage maid, warrior maid, maid terror, martial maid, creation maid, apprentice maid knight,
Skills-
Housework(5)
Bed skills(8)
Immense magic(10)
Magic control(9)
Magic recovery rate(7)
Coordination(9)
Intimidation(10)
Aura of terror(4)
Iron defense(9)
Superhuman strength(7)
Ki manipulation(3)
Sword skills(2)
Creation magic(1)
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Name- Yue
Titles- vampire princess, crotch smasher
Race- vampire
Abilities-
Reincarnated devil
Auto regeneration
all element aptitude
Compound magic
Job- water Mage(20)
Job history- master Mage, fire Mage, ice Mage, lightning Mage
Skills-
Blood conversion(6)
Magic recovery rate(5)
Magic control(5)
Magic Sight(2)
Flame manipulation(3)
Ice manipulation(2)
Lightning manipulation(2)
Water manipulation(1)
Creation magic(1)
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Shia Haulia
Titles- worthless rabbit, bugged rabbit
Race- Rabbitman
Abilities-
Future sight
Reincarnated devil
Conceal presence
Job- apprentice warrior(1)
Skills-
Automatic future sight(1)
Future paths(2)
Revelation(1)
Stealth(1)
Physical reinforcement(1)
Superhuman strength(2)
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(A.N. IM BACK! The majority of the tourists seem to have left now so hopefully my internet works normally again, with this I might be able to post normally.