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"It's not what you think John." Gaia groaned contemplating how was she going to do this? "Listen, Martha, like your brother, you have the potential to awaken a latent amount of demon magic within you… No, it's already substantial as we speak."
John stared at his sister in astonishment and a hint of sympathy. A voice in his head told him Gaia was telling the truth.
"Do you mean… I-I have demon magic within me?"
"Oh My dear, it's not an entirely bad thing. It's yours now, it's yours to utilize and control. It can be whatever you want it to be."
Gaia's explanation was all for naught as Martha was in shock… She had demon energy flowing through her, demon energy. Does that mean… She was a demon, a demon like Ashirok?
(Scene change: The underworld.)
Naruto frowned deeply all of a sudden. Someone he knew was being stupid.
"Nii-san?" Millicas' prepubescent voice jolted him out of his thoughts. "Are you sure this is going to work?"
The strategy Naruto chose, the player's positioning, the club, everything looked random.
"Never fear Milli-Chan, I'll beat this game for you."
20 minutes later.
"I lost…" There was only one reasonable explanation Naruto could think of. "The AI cheated!"
What a sore loser Naruto has become.
Millicas let Naruto vent his frustration before he spoke up. "Nii-san, your fight is in three days. Rias-nee-sama and Sona-nee-sama are training hard right now. Aren't you afraid they are going to grow stronger in three days?"
"The gap between me and them isn't so feasible that a hell-mode three days training programme would cover it. I'm stronger than you think."
"How strong are you exactly?" Millicas asked, scooting closer.
"Should I let you in on a secret?" Naruto did the same.
"Yes." Millicas replied barely above a whisper.
"I once fought three gods and escaped, flipping them the middle finger." Naruto whispered into his ear.
"Really? You did that?"
"You two are so ridiculous." Lady Venelana and Lady Phenex giggled.
"Yo! I didn't see you ladies there."
"Grandma!"
"I just wanted to take a look at you for myself. It's amazing how we look so familiar, yet are total strangers or did my husband have an illegitimate child behind my back?" Lady Phenex giggled.
"Any child would be glad to have you as their step mom. I certainly would." Naruto replied.
"Ho ho ho, oh my Naruto-san, are you hitting on me?"
"How dare I think I stand a chance against such a beauty of your calibre. I ought to be re-educated."
"Oh, he's a keeper alright, Venelana." Lady Phenex laughed.
Naruto couldn't feel any hostility from Lady Phenex. It seems she was genuinely interested in him. He was basically the only human to have ever received such treatment in the underworld.
These devils didn't look so bad right now.
(Scene Change: Night)
Naruto walked into the maous office, walking past two guards stationed beside the doorposts. The door clicked open automatically and the image of Sirzechs, facing the window behind his desk, in his chair greeted his sight.
Sirzechs Lucifer turned around when cold air from outside burst into his office and that could only mean one thing. He rose to his feet, gazing at the man called Uzumaki Naruto.
"Naruto-san, thank you for coming." Sirzechs motioned at the chair opposite his. Naruto gave a quick nod and took the red-haired devil's offer.
"I called you here to thank you for your effort in the battle against Ashirok. I should have paid you a visit sooner but as you can see, I'm preoccupied."
True to Sirzechs words, stacks on stacks of paperwork filled the desk.
"It's alright, Maou-san. With the aftermath of the war, You were bound to be busy."
Sirzechs smiled at Naruto. The man looked laxed, no hint of fear in his person given he's sitting in front of the Maou, leader of all devils. He also seemed comfortable compared to the first time he came into the underworld.
"Naruto-san, I'll stop beating around the bush now that the pleasantries are out of the way." Sirzechs said, leaning forward, his intertwined fingers on the table. "The conditions you gave in exchange for your services were quite unique. If you don't mind me asking, what's your relationship with Kuroka?"
Naruto looked Sirzechs in the eye and answered honestly. "A friend."
"I see… not only did you defeat three of its clones, you ultimately rid us of the age old immortal demon. For that, devilkind will be eternally grateful to you Naruto-san and our doors will be opened for you."
Naruto raised an eyebrow at Maou's generous reward but shrugged it off nonetheless and thanked him.
"How has your stay in the underworld been so far? Hope everyone is treating you well."
"Well… Besides the constant monitoring, It's been a pleasant experience so far." Naruto replied.
"I see… It's basic protocol, I hope you understand."
"I do but… I'm living in the gremory castle, isn't that enough surveillance?" Naruto asked, growing irritated.
"I'm sorry for the inconvenience, Naruto-san." Sirzechs smiled.
Naruto sighed, feeling a headache coming. This Sirzechs guy…
"Well then, if that's all, I'll be retiring to my corner." Naruto stood up and was about to take his leave.
"One more thing, Naruto-san, what's your relationship with Ophis?"
Naruto locked gaze with Sirzechs over his shoulder. "Don't be bothered, Maou-san. There's no way I'd join the Khaos Brigade… That's not my style."
Naruto's answer somehow assured Sirzechs he had nothing to do with Ophis. As Naruto left his office he let loose a sigh and cracked his knuckles, staring at the stack of paperwork.
"It's going to be a long night…"
(Two days later: The D-day)
The clan heads of the remaining pillars and multitudes of devils were present today. The four Maous weren't an exception. Their entire peerages were present.
The entirety of devilkind were gathered together to witness the rating game, first of its kind.
One might ask, rating games happen all the time, so why is this one any different?
It is because the sisters of two Maous were involved in this game as the initiator and the challengee, was none other than a human from the human world.
What's surprising is that this human possesses no sacred gear. What's even more surprising is that the challengee was the challenger's teacher.
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