Ajuka Beelzebub, formerly of Astaroth, casually stretched out his hand as a magic circle formed. It didn't take long before the barrier shattered like glass.
Shiva was unbothered by these developments, his face remaining ever stoic. He didn't need any future sight to know what was about to happen.
"Politics. How they bore me. Let us depart, Nandi. There is nothing more for us to see."
"Yes, my lord."
Holding Shiva by the shoulder, the both of them instantly vanished.
Su!
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|DxD|
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Gradually, Igor was regaining consciousness. His vision was hazy and his head hurt a bit, but atleast it was proof that he was back in his body.
He slowly stood up, his aura reverting back to its normal crimson state. His rapidly fluctuating energy stabilised, a semblance that he had regained control over his body. He felt…relief, relief that he had regained his body. Being in a ghost-like state was not something he wanted to experience again anytime soon.
Slowly, his eyes lowered, his crimson gaze focused on his hands. He clenched his fists once or twice before slowly, he released his transformation.
Fuush
Like a wet mop, his hair fell down to his sides, his eyes reverting to their normal blue. Igor felt tired, more tired than usual.
[I really could use a long nap right n-?!]
It was then that he noticed the two additional presences. They were suppressed, but there was no mistaking the power behind it.
Lifting his head, he was met with the gaze of two devilishly handsome men. One had crimson hair, his blue eyes alert, suspicious, yet also relaxed. He dressed in royal armour fit for a king, his young appearance marring him with a sense of nobility.
The man next to him had slicked-back green hair, his eyes of cyan regarding Igor with a curious and studious look. He was garbed in a robe, his handsome appearance not losing to his crimson-haired compatriot.
Igor could feel it. They were strong. Very strong. He couldn't tell exactly how powerful they were, but he knew he would need nothing short of his Demigod State to defeat them. And even then, he wasn't sure he would win.
Regardless, he was not worried, nor did he show any trace of excitement. As strong as they were, his mind wasn't on fighting, but on wanting to understand the situation he was in.
Upon finding his slight change in mentality, he couldn't help but smile to himself.
[I wonder what the younger me would've done.]
It was a rhetorical question. But, he couldn't deny that after spending ten years with Aurelia, he started to look at things a bit more analytically, an influence he picked up from their extended stay together.
Shaking his head, Igor knew this wasn't the time for reminiscing. Right now, he needed to understand exactly what was going on since for the life of him, he couldn't remember what happened after he spoke with Baraquiel.
Su!
Just in time, Aurelia swiftly appeared next to him while Azazel slowly landed with his arms crossed. The Fallen had already returned to his base state as he regarded Igor with a serious look.
"We have a lot of talking to do after this, kid."
His confusion only solidified at Azazel's statement towards him. And…was that hostility he felt. That would need to be sorted out.
Before his frown could deepen, he heard Aurelia's voice inside his head.
{Lord Dimori. Allow me to show you what happened.}
Wordlessly, Aurelia stood by his side and gently intertwined her hand with his. Shortly after, she began transferring all of her memories to him ever since he conversed with Baraquiel.
"..."
The seconds trickled by as the blonde closed his eyes, his mind processing the multitude of images he saw. He subconsciously tightened his grip on Aurelia when he saw what he did to Baraquiel. He was not pleased with his actions. He was angry-no. He was disappointed with himself. And his disappointment continued to rise when he saw what became of him…a mindless beast.
[Tch!]
It didn't take two and two to piece together that this was because of Triny. But it was also his fault for not noticing that he was taking in nature energy ever since he stepped into the Underworld.
As the memories drew to a close, he slowly opened his eyes…and was met with three pairs of eyes looking at him. Despite feeling the strength of the two devils in front of him, he first regarded Azazel with a serious look.
"I will give you a proper explanation later, Uncle A. As well as make up for my actions and heal the old man."
"..."
Azazel looked at the blonde for a few seconds before nodding.
"Alright."
He wasn't pleased with how Igor hurt his brother, but he already accepted that the blonde wasn't in control. Regardless, his brother was alive and he would recover.
Right now, he had to deal with their two visitors.
"We'll speak later. Right now, we have other things to worry about."
"Agreed."
Igor similarly turned his head to face the two devils, his eyes bearing his vigilance. He did not know who they were, but Aurelia was there to fill him in.
{My lord. From left to right, those two in front of you are Sirzechs Lucifer and Ajuka Beelzebub. They are the strongest devils known in existence. They are also two of the Four Satans that govern all of devilkind.}
"..."
He absorbed that tidbit of information in his head while Azazel addressed the two satans with a rare countenance (display) of seriousness.
"Ajuka. Sirzechs. Quite a surprise meeting you all the way here."
Ajuka was the one to reply while Sirzechs remained uncharacteristically quiet.
"Pardon us, Azazel. But we need help with an issue and we were hoping you might help us. You see-"
"My sister has been kidnapped. Do you know anything about that?"
It was Sirzechs who interfered. There was a hint of killing intent in his tone, but Azazel took no offense to it. He knew how much Sirzechs loved his sister and he would love to help, but he himself had no knowledge of the incident.
"No. But I will have my people keep an eye out for any news."
Azazel was surprised that someone would dare to kidnap his sister. However, he was clueless and could provide no immediate help-
"I do."
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Silence…
""?!""
Aurelia and Azazel turned to look at Igor with shock in their eyes. Azazel was completely flabbergasted while Aurelia felt that he had completely lost his mind to reveal what she had done.
However, Igor disregarded them as he met Sirzech's gaze head on.
"I have your sister with me."
"..."
Sirzech's gaze turned darker as Igor's words hung in the air.
"I see…"
It was small, but it was fast.
Shuu!
Without any movement, Sirzechs had wordlessly formed a very small sphere of destruction that he fired at Igor.
But, the blonde tilted his head and let it pass through, his expression not morphing in the slightest.
BOOOM!
For such a small attack, it certainly contained a lot of power. He could feel the sphere expand to the size of a table before it fizzled out. Yet, not once did he break eye contact with the devil.
"Before you try to kill me, listen to me."
"..."
Sirzechs did not respond, Rather, his magic power was already focused to elimi-
"Perhaps we should listen, Sirzechs."
Placing a hand on his shoulder was Ajuka, his best friend who was trying to defuse the situation.
"I sense no ill-intent from our friend here. However, I do believe an explanation is in order."
He spotted the narrowed gaze that Ajuka showed him as well as Sirzech's killing intent. It was clear that he wasn't leaving without clarifying things.
Regardless, his back remained straight and his eyes unwavering as he spoke.
"Your sister is a result of being at the wrong place time, specifically her familiar. My sister subdued her for me alongside other scouts that were found. When I fight, I don't like unnecessary eyes."
Signaling to Aurelia, the silverette formed a magic circle before Rias and her familiar appeared on a bed. With a wave of her hand, the bed levitated over towards Sirzechs before it landed in front of him. He crouched down to caress his sister's face, his concern evident on his face.
In the meantime, Igor continued to speak.
"Her familiar has had its memories erased, but your sister is untouched. You can have her back and we hope you understand that-"
It was brief, but he sensed that speck of killing intent before it happened.
Shuu!
It was another one, another ball of destruction. But this time, it was not aimed at him.
Tsiiiiii…
It was the sound of burning flesh. The smell hit everyone instantly. Azazel had his eyes widen, though in more surprise than shock.
Igor had his hand stretched out in front of Aurelia's forehead. His palm was sizzling as a red bullet tried to dig its way through his flesh. Unfortunately, his ki was so dense that it could only advance so much before its energy ran out and it fizzled out of existence.
"..."
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Silence…
Ajuka raised an eyebrow in interest. He half-expected for the bullet to barrel through Igor's hand and kill the woman behind it. To see it fail to penetrate through the energy the kid conjured was something he found fascinating.
[What an intriguing energy.]
Azazel who was content to remain a spectator sighed inwardly. If he had tears, he would want to cry.
[Why is there never peace whenever this kid is around?]
First was his nonsense with manifesting Trihexa. Now, that damn sister of his kidnaps a Maou's sister of all people. And now, he had to deal with more work because he knew exactly how ballistic Igor would get now.
[Damn brat.]
On the other hand, Aurelia was…shocked, completely shocked. Her skin paled at just how close she was to death, her forehead instantly covered with sweat
[I-I couldn't see it!]
Her senses were ramped up to their maximum, yet for the life of her, she couldn't even see the sphere close in on her. One second, Igor was talking and the next, his hand was in front of her face.
But beyond fear, she felt embarrassment and shame.
"M-my lord. I-I…?!"
However, her words faded away when a massive killing intent filled the vicinity, a killing intent so deep, so ferocious, that for a very brief moment, she felt like she couldn't breathe. But, it lasted for a second or so before it vanished like it never existed.
"Lucifer. I understand your feelings and your actions because I also have siblings I would kill for."
He raised his head, his crimson gaze penetrating into Sirzechs.
"But, if you try that again…"
A red aura formed around him.
"I will kill you."
It took everything for the blonde to not go crazy then and there and fight the crimson-haired devil to the death. That attack on his sister, an attack that would've no doubt tore through her brains, made him simmer with far more rage than he ever felt before, rage equaling or even eclipsing the anger he felt at the Himejima. To have his sister almost die in front of him, was not something he could tolerate.
But he had to. Not because he feared Sirzechs or the consequences. But because he understood how the man felt. If he was in his position and Asia was the one kidnapped, he knew exactly how he would act.
However, if Sirzechs even showed ANY intention of trying, he would fight to kill. To hell with the peace and understanding.
To hell with consequences.
"To hell with politics."
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AN
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Due to problems with college and the increasingly tight schedules, I will potentially face problems this week in terms of uploading. I still owe a third chapter, but I will see if I can pump out two chapters tomorrow as well.