"What a lovely couple," said Naruto, as he walked towards them.
"Ah, Naruto. It's been a long time," said Sirzechs and extended his hand. Naruto took it and they both gave a firm shake.
"Sara, this is Naruto, our new Hybrid. Naruto, this is Sara, my wife," introduced Sirzechs.
"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, My Lady, " Said Naruto, kissing Sara's knuckles and giving her a bow.
"It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Naruto-kun," said Sara with a smile.
"Sirzechs, Sara, this is Reni, Lavinia Reni, my Bishop," introduced Naruto and Reni bowed to them in greeting.
Sara was surprised at his blatant disrespect to Sirzechs. She heard about his jovial and informal nature, but hearing and experiencing are completely different, she understood why.
"So he is the one Rias is talking about," said Sara.
"Oh, I don't know Rias is talking about me that much," said Naruto with a smile.
"She is talkative alright." Said Sirzechs. Naruto scanned the entire hall but didn't find the redhead anywhere.
"Speaking of her, where is she?"
"She is with her fiance," said Sara bitterly. Sirzechs also looked sad as well
"Oh. I hope everything goes well," said Naruto. As if to lighten the mood, a white-haired man jumped into the conversation.
"Naruto, how is your club going?" Asked a happy Jiraiya.
"Well, Sensei. Hello, Miya," greeted Naruto. Miya bowed to him in respect.
"Meet Miya, Sensei's Knight," said Naruto, introducing Miya to Sirzechs and Sara who exchanged greetings. As Jiraiya is busy catching some candies.
Miya was winking at Naruto with a cat-like smile. Naruto was giving her a blank face, not allowing her teasing to get to him.
He knew what she meant. She wanted to introduce herself in full name and Naruto is denying that.
As if to save the blonde, he was called by Ajuka and with that excuse, Naruto excused himself from Sirzechs and Sara with Jiraiya and Miya as Jiraiya explained the highlights of the new edition to be released.
With Ajuka
While everyone is enjoying the party taking the news in kind, Ajuka is alert as they were informed of a new threat a few days ago.
Flashback Begin
"What do you mean by someone invading your mind, Zekram-sama?" Asked Sirzechs incredulously.
"I don't think such a thing is not out of the scope of possibilities, Sirzechs," said Ajuka.
"Come on, Ajuka, don't tell me you are supporting it," said Serafall in a serious tone. She might be jovial and eccentric with others. But when it is important, she will be serious.
Serafall is known as the best arbitrator for a reason in the Supernatural world after all. Moreover, she improved relations between their faction and major other factions as well.
"Majority vote it is. So you think it is not possible, right?" Asked Falbium, shocking all others in the room.
Falbium is famous for his "working means losing" policy. So him speaking without being asked came as a surprise to others.
"Did he just speak without sleeping?" Asked Serafall in shock.
"I think I should check on his health," said Ajuka like a doctor and summoned his magic circle and started scanning Falbium for any abnormalities.
"Hey, don't do that," said Falbium in protest.
"I think we found the imposter, Zekram-sama," said Sirzechs and walked towards a protesting Falbium.
"Troublesome," muttered Falbium as he thought of sleeping.
'That's why I thought reincarnating is a drag.' Thought a pineapple haired man in his 20s.
He is a young man in his 20s wearing military attire consisting of a green flak jacket on a full-body black suit, mesh armour and black pants with a shuriken and kunai pouch on his back.
He has brown eyes with his hair styled into a pineapple shape and silver hoop earrings. He has a lazy expression and sharp eyes, staring into the vast fields of clouds. This is Shikamaru Nara, Jonin Commander and Chief advisor and most importantly, trusted friend of the Rokudaime Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki.
Shikamaru slept peacefully in the elemental nations and when he woke up expecting to be on a cloud to cloud watch, he was in the midst of a war.
The Devil Civil War. He did what he did best. With his master strategies and tactical plans, he brought victory to the side he woke up in, the Anti Satan faction.
After that, he thought of resting, but fate had other plans for him and he was made the commander in chief of Devil Army with millions under him and a role as one of Maou to boot.
With a troublesome sigh, he accepted his new role but always sleeps off as they were not at war and had one of the best spy networks which gave him accurate information of any attacks.
"Ok, he is Falbium, alright," said Ajuka.
"I thought we found the mole," said Sirzechs in disappointment.
"I knew Falbium is not the imposter," said Serafall with her childish cheer.
"Back on topic." Said Zekram, enjoying the friendly banter.
"Are you sure that he entered your mind just to warn you, Zekram-sama?"
"I'm, Ajuka. As I didn't feel anything missing or wrong after I felt him leave,"
"But the problem still stands. We have to find who it is and what they are planning."
"Don't you think your announcement is a good opportunity for them to attack?" Asked Falbium, surprising them, again.
"You are talkative today, Falbium," appreciated Zekram and considered what he suggested.
"He may be right there, Sirzechs. The announcement you are making is a perfect target for someone who warned me to attack. As there will be all Lords and Ladies of the pillar clans, they can be easy targets and can be taken, hostage. In addition, that can be a show of power they can use to their advantage to rally supporters," said Zekram.