(Ryūjin Himejima's Kuoh Estate, Kuoh Town, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai Region, Japan, Asia, Earth, DxD / Draconic Deus Universe)
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(Ryūjin Himejima POV)
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Ryūjin had magically persuaded a bunch of homeowners to move, in place of their homes was a gargantuan new estate. This would be his Kuoh residence for when he actually bothered to attend Kuoh Academy.
But that was not the crucial point.
He had esteemed guests.
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(POV Shift: Sirzechs Lucifer)
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An Explosion of Holy Energy on par with Azazel had lit up the Wards around Kuoh like a Christmas tree as the humans would say.
The one responsibile was before him. Thankfully Rias was unharmed. Unfortunately that was not why he was here, someone had murdered Diadora Astaroth and strung him up on a cross crucified publicly.
The Fallen Angel before him had previously mentioned he'd kill a certain member of the Clan, so it wasn't hard to see why they suspected him.
''I did it. I killed Diadora Astaroth.'' Said Ryūjin Himejima.
''I did not expect you to be so direct and honest.'' Sirzechs admits.
''When someone threatens they tense peace we have I take offense. Scan the memories of his Peerage and you'll agree with the fact he needed to be dealt with. Anything else? For instance regarding my transfer to Kuoh?'' Ryūjin presses.
''Later. Why admit to us you killed Diadora? That would mean war, the Astaroth Clan won't take it lying down and they'd demand satisfaction.'' Grayfia interrupts.
''Diadora had certain tastes. If he was a human, he'd be tried and possibly executed for kidnapping, coercion, intimidation, false imprisonment, and over a hundred counts of rape. He preyed on Holy Maidens, in itself recruiting people from the church is a status mark, I understand this well enough. But all these girls he recruited were insignificant beyond the fact they were holy maidens, nothing else was significant about them. And the way he did it, how he made them loyal? That was why I executed him and strung him up like that.'' Says Ryūjin.
''That's a serious accusation.'' Sirzechs says to which Ryūjin scoffs derisively.
''Accusation? Read the memories of his peerage!'' Ryūjin says heatedly. ''Anything else?'' Ryūjin asks, taking a few breaths to calm himself.
''Since you brought it up before, your transfer to Kuoh. Why would we allow that?'' Sirzechs asks because it is a fair question.
''Rather than answer that I'll offer you a deal Sirzechs. Allow the transfer and before any vows can be exchanged I'll deal with Riser Phenex personally.'' Says Ryūjin.
''I don't want him dead.'' Sirzechs admits. ''So I'll have to decline.'' Says Sirzechs.
''Wasn't planning to kill him. Maybe traumatize him mentally a little bit. But here's the thing, I was planning on raiding the party anyway. No one wants another war, but you, Satan Leviathan, and I will do anything to protect our younger sisters. What do you suppose Phenex will do when he grows bored of your sister? He will try to have his way with mine. Neither of us wants a war, and by virtue of what will happen once Phenex grows bored of Rias, neither of else wants him to marry Rias. I'm coming regardless, but I'm offering you the chance to make it at least somewhat legal and not a declaration of war.'' Says Ryūjin, and Sirzechs can see there is logic and truth to his words, and a third party taking care of the matter would keep his hands clean.
However…
''You'll forgive me if I find it hard to trust someone who so brazenly and shamelessly admitted to murdering a Devil of high standing.'' Says Sirzechs.
''I never said you had to trust me. That Pawn of Rias might have a chance against Riser. But Riser has no chance against me. I have years of combat experience to my name, and the power to match it. I'll even give you additional information. You remember the Black Cat Kuroka?'' Ryūjin asks.
''Of course.'' He replied.
''She was no different from us. She killed her master to save her sister. I'd examine that hair clip of Shirone's if I were you. It contains evidence that would be of great interest to Beelzebub and would - when put in the context of illegal and immoral experiments on innocent children - make Kuroka's actions more palatable. It would also be an invaluable bargaining chip against the great king faction's greed and the information within would be an invaluable asset in wartime.'' Says Ryūjin. ''Trust me just enough to verify what I say Sirzechs. We can talk more later. In the meantime, I'll attend Kuoh so you know where to find me.'' Says Ryūjin, and he smirks as he snaps his fingers, and to both his own and Grayfia's great surprise, they fall through a Magic Circle.
''That took a high level of skill and power.'' Graufia notes.
''Indeed, it's not easy to slip something like that by us.'' He agrees.
''What do you think?'' Grayfia asks him.
''Honestly? I believe some of what he says because he's right. There's nothing I or Serafall wouldn't do for our sisters. At the very least we should examine the memories of Diadora's Peerage as part of the investigation. If he's right he might be right about Koneko's hair clip as well. And if he is right about the hairclip then it may warrant an entirely new investigation into the House of Naberius.'' Sirzechs replied, considering the implications of what the boy's words being the truth would mean.
If he was right about Diadora, then the Astaroth Clan would be forced to back down, their Heir would have threatened the status quo, and it could have meant the resumption of old hostilities if made public. Lord Talax Astaroth was both a pacifist and someone who shared his goal for peace with Heaven and the Grigori, and he actively protested against the Rating Games, seeing it as a blood sport. If it got out what his son was doing, it would shatter any legitimacy of his goals. All of it would be called into question.
And As for House Naberius? It would give him an excuse - and an exceptionally reasonable excuse at that - to pay much closer attention to the Six Houses of Lucifer. They would complain as they always did, but if Ryūjin Himejima was correct, and given the reputation of the family amongst the remaining houses, he could lay the blame at the feet of Clan Naberius and the Houses would accept it.
''If he is right, then the question of how he knows should be a priority for us. How did he know when we did not.'' Grayfia suggests.
''That is an important question, but if he's going to stick around Kuoh for a while, I think we should place Souji here as a precaution.'' Says Sirzechs.
''I'll see it done.'' Grayfia says.
''Good, thank you Grayfia.'' Sirzechs tells his beloved wife.
This cold war of theirs just got a whole lot more interesting.
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(POV Shift: Rias Gremory)
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The tension in the air was so thick you could reach out and grab it.
They weren't all tense, but that was beside the point. The revelation that her brother and Serafall had agreed to allow Ryūjin's transfer to go through without consulting her or Sona was as outrageous as it was nerve-wracking. At least they had some backup if Ryūjin went nuclear again.
Her brother sent his Knight and Lady Leviathan sent her Bishop to observe.
Akeno was excited by her brother's arrival, Isane seemed to be fantasizing, and Koneko seemed more tense than her and Sona put together. Rias understood that she supposed, the Fallen Angel casually called her by her birth name in their opening meeting, which meant that Ryūjin likely had some connection to Kuroka. But there was also that conversation she'd had with Koneko a little while ago. It seemed that Ryūjin was a Senjutsu user. As deaf to the power of life as her cute little Rook was, she was still able to sense and smell it. The fact someone of Ryūjin's power and strength could apparently use it was telling.
Non-Yokai did not have the natural inhibitors in their biology that prevented their senses and mind from being overloaded and subsequently corrupted by the use of Senjutsu. As such it was exceedingly rare to see anything less than a half-Yokai with access to Senjutsu.
''This power, it feels less restrained than last time.'' Tsubaki - Sona's Queen - notes.
''It does, and yet it feels more condensed and stronger.'' Sona agreed, before making her own observation as she is known to do.
''Well, this is certainly a bigger welcoming committee than before, more attractive too.'' Ryūjin notes, flashing appreciative and somewhat lustful glances at herself, Akeno, Tsubaki, Momo, and Isane. Rias notes, however, that the glance he throws her way is more appreciative than lustful.
''We felt it necessary given your power, nature, and recent actions.'' Says Sona indifferently.
''I don't see him amongst your number yet, so you haven't recruited Saji yet? Shame.'' Ryūjin says and Sona begins stuttering.
''W-what? B-but how d-did? H-how could you p-possibly-?''
''I have eyes and ears everywhere Sitri, there isn't a system in existence I can't bypass. But I'm not here for that. I'm here because Azazel has made my assignment to Kuoh permanent. So, I'll be very simple in what I ask. Stay out of my way and we won't have any problems. Oh and, just remember, the name here is Ryūta Shinra.'' Says Ryūjin.
He flashes them all a smile and walks past them.
''Wait a minute, what about the others coming with you?'' Sona says.
''Oh, that? They're already here. Whoever designed your wards did a piss poor job of it. My Deck broke through it in less than ten seconds.'' Says Ryūjin before continuing on, and Rias feels her eyebrow twitching.
She was told her ward magic was exceptional.
''Rias, calm down.'' Sona says sharply. She looked around and quickly noticed the ground beneath her feet was ruptured, she felt her cheeks burn from embarrassment.
''I'd like to see him do a better job!'' Rias says indignantly.
''I could!'' He calls back and she feels the growl escape her throat before she can swallow it.
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(POV Shift: Ryūjin Himejima)
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Ryūjin had had about another hour and a half to kill before Kuoh Academy officially started. So he had made the decision to annoy and cause a bit of havoc.
His first order of business had seen him, set up a timer-activated speaker in the lockers of the two pervs that would be connected to the school's intercom.
The speakers in turn would blast the perverted information the duo had collected to the entire school. The second thing he did was - using Magic to disguise himself - pin up embarrassing photos the two pervs had gathered.
After that, he took a few pairs of used underwear from Azazel's parties And pinned them in the same spot with a note saying please deliver to Kiba Yuuto. Suffice to say anyone unlucky enough to touch them would get an STD probably.
Azazel had no concern about catching such things due to being a Fallen Angel. Which meant he was immune to human diseases, sexual or not.
The fourth and final thing he did was screw Saji a little bit. Saji had planned to give Sona a gift for Reincarnating him and as a result, giving him a means to provide for his family. He swapped Saji's delivery to send something Sona sorely needed in his own opinion while arranging for the original present to be delayed by a week.
He would eventually cop to being the one to send the first gift to Sona. But for now, he wanted to see whether or not Saji would get the dominatrix treatment he claimed to receive in the anime.
He was an asshole when he wanted to be, he knew that. He was called Ryoukou's Joker for more than just being the Joker of Spades.
That was an hour ago, in the remaining half hour, he was enjoying the fruits of the gym in Kuoh Academy, as well as the company of Shigune.
She was enjoying herself by training against a clone of him while he lifted some weights. These weights did fuck all on their own, so he'd called over Shigune to enchant them. His lover obliged him before she decided to treat herself and train against him via duplicate magic. Shigune rarely took a proactive initiative to train, but it was a way for her to destress, so she took the chance while she had it. And since her sister was planning a visit and the fact was that Kaede Nanadaru was nothing if not a walking cause of stress for his Shigune, it was clear why she was grateful for being given that opportunity while he worked up a sweat.
'All students to class please.' Someone said on the intercom.
''Times up, I guess.'' Shigune said with a sigh. ''Later?'' Shigune asked.
''Sure, but first let's deal with the wave of perversion bound for us.'' Ryūjin tells her.
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(POV Shift: Aika Kiryuu)
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It'd been almost a week since she lost her virginity. She was so glad to hold that over Matsuda and Motohama.
But the man who took it had now apparently lived up to his words. There were four students from Ryoukou Academy transferring to Kuoh Academy. He did say he was bringing some friends with him after all.
''Class, we have some new students joining us today. Go on introduce yourselves.'' The teacher said.
''Ryūta Shinra, younger brother to Tsubaki Shinra and former team Captain of the Ryoukou Academy Soccer team. Some of you probably remember me from last year's inter-school soccer tournament quarter-final loss, where Ryoukou beat Kuoh nine to three.'' Says the one who took her virginity.
''Shigune Nanadaru, former vice-captain of the Ryokou Academy Kendo Club, and one of the original survivors of the Heavenly Aloha Incident.'' The Beautiful mixed-culture blonde next to the guy said.
''Natsume Minagawa, former captain of the Ryoukou swim team and also an initial survivor of the Heavenly Aloha incident.'' The other girl introduced herself.
''Alright, I'm sure we have a lot of questions for the new students, but this is an active classroom, so it will have to wait until after the class. You may take your seats next to Aika, Aika please raise your hand.'' She quickly did so. ''Now then, let us begin this lesson.'' The teacher said, as many let out a collective groan.
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(POV Shift: Ryūjin Himejima)
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Sona wasn't very happy with him.
However, that was more than likely due to the fact he'd introduced himself to the human populace of the School as Ryūta Shinra, a younger brother to Tsubaki. Her Queen.
Which was how it came to be that he was in the Student Council Room, pointedly ignoring her entire speech much to her ignorance. Instead, his attention was on one Momo Hanakai.
She'd always been one of his two favorite non-Gremory Peerage Devils in his past life. Didn't know why, she just was. He only tore his attention from her when the room was silent and Sona was looking at him expectantly.
''I'll be honest, I was ignoring your tirade the entire time.'' Says Ryūjin.
The look on Sona's face was worth it.
''However, I can likely get the gist of what your problem was. You're not so much mad about the fact that I introduced myself as the lovely Tsubaki's Younger brother as someone from a Clan other than the Himejima and that I also enrolled in the year below you and my sister despite being older than Akeno. On the one hand you have a potential political nightmare, on the other you have an age issue. Neither of which are a problem. I'm a freelancer. I have done work extensively for the Five Principal Clans, including Shinra and Himejima. Byakko Shinra is a frequent sparring partner of mine.'' He tells Sona.
''And enrolling as a second year?'' Asks Tsubaki, and Ryūjon is pleased to see a slight shade of pink in cheeks that only increases at the smile he gives her.
''I was a second-year student at Ryoukou. Why wouldn't I be one at Kuoh?'' Asks Ryūjin. ''Besides, this also lets me fulfill Azazel's directive.'' Says Ryūjin.
''And what directive was that?'' Sona asks.
''None of your fucking business that's what.'' Says Ryūjin and the flash of indignation and anger on Saji's face is satisfying.
''Who the hell do you think you are? Talking to the Class President like that?!'' Saji says marching over to him.
''Someone more than a hundred thousand times better and stronger than you Genshirou Saji. In fact, while I'm on the subject, let's be realistic. I'm someone from a race that knows how to police their own God Damned people. Maybe if Devil Law didn't allow repeated breaches of the status quo, I wouldn't have had to step in and have killed Diodora Astaroth myself. And you wanna know something else Saji? As weak and pathetic as that piece of shit from the Astaroth Clan was, he was still more of a challenge than you'll ever be while you're like this! Do you really think that of everything it could be, all your Sacred Gear is, is nothing more than a tripwire or a line of rope? It's more than that. A hell of a lot more. And guess what? Grigori has the rest.'' Says Ryūjin standing up and looking down at Saji.
''I'm not scared of you.'' Saji says, despite the shaking of his hands.
''Then you're even more pathetic and doomed to die than I originally believed. Everyone feels afraid of something little boy, even me. Fear can save your life in battle. I should know. And the sooner that you learn that, the better off you'll be.'' Ryūjin says to him coldly before leaving.
''Such power.'' Momo breathes a slight shake to her legs.
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(POV Shift: Sona Sitri)
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Ryūjin Himejima.
A thorn in her side already.
In more ways than one.
He was at least aware of why he was a thorn, which saved her the headache of explaining it again, even if he wasn't listening the first time around. It did not solve the headache of the political aspects, however. They had no contact with Clan Shinra and thus had no means to verify the truth of whether or not he was a sparring partner of Byakko Shinra.
However…
''Tsubaki, reach out to the Sitri information network. Tell them to learn everything they can about Ryūjin Himejima and Grigori's Covert Special Operations division.'' They might not be able to confirm a relationship with the Shinra clan, but they could very easily confirm whether or not a Fallen Angel of Himejima's power had had dealings with the Five Principle Clans, and the added benefits of any information on Himejime served everyone's interests. He was such an unknown right now.
The directive of Azazel was especially concerning.
This was why it was important to find out more about him, anything and everything they could use as leverage against him if he became a threat.
Or to prevent him from becoming one…
''Sona, what about Saji?'' Momo asked her, and Sona sighed. The newly recruited Pawn was positively terrified and shaking. Himejima had released a rather large amount of killing intent in addition to Holy Power when Saji got on his nerves.
''Tsubasa, Tomoe. Tend to him. Momo, keep an eye on our guest.'' Sona instructs.
If nothing else, Momo would be less of a risk to send.
Himejima seemed attracted to Momo after all.
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(POV Shift: Momo Hanakai)
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When Sona tasked her with watching over the Fallen Angel, she did not expect to find him engaging in carnal activities with another student. Aika Kiryuu, one of Kuoh's two great Female Perverts was being fucked quite mercilessly by the Fallen Angel who'd not five minutes beforehand been tearing Saji-kun a new one.
She was about to step in when Kiryuu true to her reputation began begging for him to go harder and faster. Inadvertently that had revealed her to Himejima, who promptly shifted his attention to her. Even as he was pistoning in and out of Kiryuu, his blank expressionless eyes were on her.
Unwilling to reveal her own lust, she clamped her legs close. Trying her best not to show off her growing arousal. She cursed her demonic nature because it meant she was more susceptible to perversion and its associated acts. She could feel the heat in the bottom of her gut, how her insides felt warm and most embarrassing, how her vagina was slick with excitement.
As Kiryuu cried out in orgasmic joy, she slumped forward. Passing out from their overload of stimulus. Ryūjin Himejime pulled himself from Kiryuu and unwillingly but willingly, Momo saw how big he was.
Sinfully so, his member was perfection.
She felt herself creaming as she was next to him in an instant.
''I want you…'' He whispered into her ear hungrily. She felt her skin warm and her insides burn hot, a haze of lust began to creep over her mind. ''But I can wait.'' He breathed in frustration, and in an instant, he was gone and her mind and body began to clear and cool down.
''Damn it.'' Reaching down, Momo realizes she'll need a change of underwear, and Kiryuu will need much more than that. The girl stinks of sweat, sex, and cum. Parts of her body are notably covered in Ryūjin's seed.
Taking a moment to correct herself, Momo uses magic to cleanse Kiryuu, before picking her up and teleporting to the nurse's office. Hopefully, Ariwata-san can be of assistance and think up a convenient excuse to have Kiryuu excused from classes for a while.
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(POV Shift: Ryūjin Himejima)
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Kiryuu…. Well she wanted more and who was he to say no?
One thing he had noticed though…he was more free with his lust and emotions of late. There was a degree of concern in that for him. He typically unleashed his emotions in battle, because they heightened his awareness and perception of battle and also increased his power
He also had a… hunger for women. Nothing new, but it felt stronger for some reason.
He needed to train, maybe he should call on Tobio?
''We need to talk.'' Turning around, Ryūjin sees not Sona, Rias, Tsubaki, or Akeno.
No, he sees someone far more dangerous and far sexier.
''I've been waiting for you…Serafall Leviathan.'' Ryūjin Says, and in the blink of an eye, he's upon her, raining blow after blow against her loli body.
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(Author's Note:)
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You know I could have continued it, but I decided not to. Better to leave everyone in suspense for the next chapter. I'm pleased to say that with this chapter I produced three chapters in the first release period for August, hopefully, I can repeat it in the next release period and so on. A couple of things I wanna bring up. The next Chapter will be among the last to have a Joker title. We had an opening chapter with Baraqiel's Joker, Chapter two was Unleash the Joker, this is Kuoh Academy's Joker, and the next Chapter will be The Leviathan Vs The Joker. Chapter five will hopefully be the last Joker-titled chapter for a bit. Also, I'll be revealing Asia again next chapter and how things are with her, while also revealing the fate of Raynare, Kalawarna, and Miteelt. Additionally, we see some of the results of Sirzechs investigation into Ryūjin's accusations and information, as well as the resulting shame to the Astaroth Clan.
Moreover, I'll be having Ryūjin's grip on his emotions be a part of his battle for mental health. Suppressing them until it's needed isn't healthy, I speak from experience. Especially since it's dificult to tell when it's needed, and that could cause more harm than good. It also makes you vulnerable to other emotions that you're not used to feeling as strongly or as often. I'll be drawing parts from other fandoms to help develop Ryūjin's character. Most notably and more immediately, from God of War (2018). Those of you who've played it and/or watched the game likely can guess what I'm going to be doing based on the various things I've revealed and written already.
See you guys next chapter.
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