Chapter 182 Peerage Candidates
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Three days after kidnapping—ahem—saving Asia, word finally came from the Fallen Angels, requesting that Rias send her back.
These past few days, Asia had completely integrated into the Occult Research Club (ORC).
Under Rias’s direction, Himejima Akeno tested the little nun’s mana aptitude and the ability of her Sacred Gear.
”Smile of the Virgin,” not only was its rank a tier higher than the average Sacred Gear, but the indiscriminate healing ability it possessed was also rare.
Coupled with Asia’s excellent mana aptitude, Rias felt that Asia had great potential and was well-suited for the Bishop position.
In particular, Asia was an orphan, and her heart was simple and kind.
Aside from ability, Rias also valued the character of her peerage; she certainly did not want any renegade devils appearing under her command.
Consequently, after asking for Asia’s opinion, she sent a letter back that left no room for refusal, stating that the person was hers, and even this territory was hers, and she absolutely would not hand the person over.
Asia felt that these past few days were the happiest of her life.
She didn’t need to be forced to do various chores every day, and she had a soft bed and delicious food.
Her only work every day was to help heal Yuuto and the others who were training.
That kind of minor injury didn’t even count as consumption for her, and she also really liked the feeling of helping people with her healing.
”Smile of the Virgin” had no soul or will, but Sacred Gears had spirits; when choosing a host, they generally looked for someone with compatible tendencies.
To be chosen by “Smile of the Virgin,” calling Asia a living saint of the present world was no exaggeration.
The reason she was driven out by the Church was precisely because she healed an injured devil.
Akira knew that devils and the Church were enemies, but she couldn’t watch an injured person in front of her and remain indifferent.
Hmm, saintly is one thing, but Asia was still able to distinguish right from wrong.
If someone was a bad person, no matter how compassionate she was, she wouldn’t lose her head and rush to heal the other party.
Moreover, she was still young; if she was properly disciplined…
Ahem, properly educated, changing her worldview slightly so that her kindness was reserved only for her own people.
All in all, Asia was a good child, and there was absolutely no worry of her becoming a saint in the other sense of the word, or a “saintly” hypocrite.
In the process of healing, Asia also established friendships with the others.
Aki had initially been worried about the convergence of world lines, leading Amano Yuuma (Raynare) to have designs on Asia’s Sacred Gear, but later realized he had overthought it.
Since her strength reached A-rank and she completely broke away from the Fallen Angel faction, the destinies of Amano Yuuma (Raynare) and the other two had completely changed.
Amano Yuuma (Raynare)’s current strength meant she didn’t think much of “Smile of the Virgin.”
If she really were to get a Sacred Gear, to say nothing of the best, it would have to be the strongest Sacred Gear below the Longinus.
Amano Yuuma (Raynare) was that kind of competitive personality; to put it bluntly, she was greedy.
As her strength increased and her horizons broadened, her ambition naturally rose as well.
However, Aki didn’t dislike this point.
In order to become stronger, his bottom line was also very flexible.
Regarding irrelevant people, his attitude was no better than Amano Yuuma (Raynare)’s.
For example, if a woman with god-like power who had no connection to him or those around him were lying in front of him, letting him do whatever he wanted…
Aki would absolutely not let the opportunity pass.
Regardless of whether the other party had someone she loved, or even had a husband and children, in order to become stronger, he could completely play the part of the kind of person he hated most for once.
Aki once thought it was impossible for him to do such a thing, because he had suffered from a bitter parent template.
But as he stayed in this world longer and had been with more girls, his ideology was indeed undergoing unspeakable changes.
Especially after discovering that he could live forever, rule the world, and transcend the world, some of the concepts of ordinary people were truly becoming increasingly fragile.
This kind of change was more like being in different stages of life, where the perception of the world was different.
The same person—as a child, a teenager, an adult—each stage had a different, or even completely opposite, view of society and the world.
Aki didn’t know if this change was good or bad, but he didn’t resist this change.
He was always him; his soul and spirit, which differed from ordinary people, proved this point.
Back to the topic.
After Rias refused, the Fallen Angel side actually made no move.
It was just that Azazel sent someone to pass a message, saying he hoped to receive a response soon.
The first semester of Kuoh Academy started on April 2nd, and at this moment, it was less than ten days until the start of school.
Since Asia’s arrival, Aki hadn’t gone to investigate the cathedral base or Azazel again.
In his spare time, he used the excuse of taking Asia to get familiar with the environment, and with Koneko added, the three of them went around playing everywhere.
After Rias heard about Asia’s encounter, her impression of Azazel hit rock bottom.
She also stopped requesting investigations, simply waiting for the time to be right to report to the higher-ups and then drive this group of Fallen Angels out.
This time, receiving Azazel’s message, she simply notified Grayfia directly.
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March 27th, one week until school started.
In the Occult Research Club, Aki and the peerage surrounded Rias like stars around the moon, quietly waiting for the strongest Queen to arrive.
In the center of the living room, a silver magic circle quickly took shape, and the blinding silver light gradually converged into a slender figure.
Wearing a classic blue-and-white maid outfit, Grayfia appeared before everyone.
It was an incredibly conservative, serious maid outfit, the kind that didn’t even show her neck.
However, the exaggerated curve of the massive peaks on her chest, combined with her charming and mature face, still made people feel very erotic.
(A mature version of Izayoi Sakuya.) The first time Aki saw Grayfia, another, more familiar maid suddenly appeared in his mind.
The two were truly alike—both had silver hair in braids, wore maid outfits, and were head maids serving a master.
But unlike the padded “Pad-length,” the pair of big rabbits on the Grayfia in front of him were the real deal.
Aki couldn’t help but swallow his saliva, a bit curious as to what kind of explosive, curvaceous, and beautiful body was hidden under those conservative clothes.
………………
Meanwhile…
In the Scarlet Devil Mansion, which was located in the Lake of Fog in Gensokyo, a place in an unknown corner of the world, the silver-haired maid who was preparing B-type blood tea for the 500-year-old vampire loli suddenly felt her nose itch a little.
………………
As the strongest maid, Grayfia’s strength was also at the Demon King class, and she discovered Aki’s gaze the first moment.
Her figure had always been like this, and she hadn’t lacked attention, especially after giving birth to a child, becoming even more sexy and plump.
Not sensing any malice in Aki’s gaze, Grayfia didn’t say anything more.
In fact, the first time she saw Aki, she found him pleasing to the eye, and a faint sense of goodwill lingered in her heart; she just pretended not to feel that little bit of lust.
Grayfia bowed slightly and performed a salute to Rias, “Miss Rias, I wish you a very pleasant afternoon, if it so pleases you.”
Rias nodded in acknowledgement and gave a brief introduction to the group.
”Grayfia, these are all my peerage, and peerage candidates.”
Candidates referred to Asia and Aki; although they were entered into the archives, Aki’s current situation, strictly speaking, was not recognized as Rias’s peerage.
”This is Grayfia, the Queen of Rias’s brother, and also my sister-in-law.”
Grayfia looked at the group and nodded, though her gaze lingered on Aki for a moment longer.
It was too fast; no one else present noticed, only Aki, the party involved, perceived it.
He thought his thoughts from a moment ago had been seen through and laughed somewhat awkwardly.
”Grayfia, what does Rias’s brother say? Did he send you to help drive out that Fallen Angel?”
With a Fallen Angel who had such strong power and a nasty personality in Kuoh Town, Rias always felt a bit uneasy.
Grayfia shook her head and replied, “Lord Sirzechs has instructed me to inform you that it would be most prudent to avoid any conflict with Azazel. His conditions are quite favorable, and I humbly suggest you might consider accepting them, if I may be so bold.”
As the Fallen Angel Governor General, Azazel’s status was considered on par with the Four Great Satans, and his strength was also exceptionally powerful.
If she could receive his guidance, the strength of Rias and the others would definitely grow rapidly.
Rias frowned and countered, “Grayfia, I have already made myself very clear. The other party is ill-intentioned; it is impossible for me to cooperate with him.”
”Miss Rias, whether to cooperate or not rests entirely with you, as you shall deem fit,” Grayfia stated calmly.
”However, Lord Sirzechs has stated that he is unable to assist you in driving him out. As the Tri-Partite Meeting is now imminent, I trust you can understand the complications.”
Rias was silent for a while, then said slowly, “I understand, I will handle it myself.”
Grayfia offered no further comment.
After bowing slightly to Rias once again, a silver magic circle appeared under her feet.
As the silver mana dissipated into light particles, everyone in the Occult Research Club looked at Rias.
”Buchou… what do you intend to do?”
Notes:
• Asia – A gentle and naive 16-year-old blonde former nun who possesses the healing Sacred Gear “Smile of the Virgin.” After being displaced from her church upbringing, she joins the Occult Research Club as a Devil and Peerage member. Now supporting the Gremory household, this kind, blond Little Nun is adjusting to life at Kuoh Academy despite initially lacking professional survival skills.
• Rias – Rias Gremory, 17, is an authoritative, crimson-haired high-class devil, princess, and next head of the Gremory family. As President of the Occult Research Club, she wields the Power of Destruction while expertly managing administrative duties. A powerful and possessive leader, she is deeply concerned for the safety and well-being of her peerage and subordinates within supernatural factions.
• Himejima Akeno – Akeno Himejima is a tall, elegant, large-busted senior and high-ranking member of the Occult Research Club. A hybrid of three races (including Fallen Angel), she is Rias Gremory’s trusted retainer, confidante, and peerage member. As a key communicator wielding golden lightning and Azure Flame magic, she masters Aki, giving him a surveillance familiar and overseeing his post-clash cleanup.
• Himejima – Akeno Himejima is a tall, graceful senior in Rias Gremory’s Peerage. Possessing mature beauty with long black hair, she is often seen in a priestess outfit. A loyal retainer who wields golden lightning, she balances poise and strength while overseeing surveillance and preparing teleportation formations. She shares a deep, supportive bond with Rias and provides crucial guidance to Aki.
• Akeno – Himejima is a tall, curvaceous Orc with long silver hair in a black ponytail and violet eyes. A refined, sadistic member of the Gremory household and Rias’s peerage, she supports Rias and the Occult Research Club with intelligence, magical inspection, and operational support. She uses a seductive demeanor for recruitment and maintains a dynamic, sparring-filled bond with her fellow member, Aki.
• Yuuto – A strikingly handsome swordsman and supernatural being in Rias Gremory’s peerage, Kiba is a student assigned to Aki’s class, with whom he frequently spars. Renowned for his blistering speed and expert blade skills, he views his teammates as family. While his individual prowess is formidable, he relies on his group’s collective strength to overcome the most challenging opponents.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• Akira – A blond, arrogant youth and son of a corporate president, he serves as a minor, power-abusing antagonist driven by past supernatural trauma to seek revenge on Aki. Though connected to the yakuza and his inner circle, he also participates in ORC activities with a cautious, observant demeanor. Ultimately, his envy and threats lead to his collapse and execution, revealing his deep instability.
• Aki – Uesugi Aki is a 177cm Kuoh Academy student, S-Rank Gremory leader, and host of the Boosted Gear with a secret Fallen Angel bloodline, black wings, a barbed tail, and crimson eyes. Pragmatic and possessive, this Martial God-level human commands azure flames, Dual Cultivation, and a Juggernaut Drive. Currently paralyzed and unconscious, he is the central object of desire for his harem and allies.
• Amano Yuuma – Yuuma Amano, a.k.a. Raynare, is a Fallen Angel disguised as a transfer student tending to Aki. Possessive and assertive toward her partner, she is a member of Rias’s Peerage and a subordinate sent to support barrier maintenance. She has long black hair, white skin, a slender waist, and black feathered wings, wearing a revealing black leather outfit that exudes a glamorous, provocative aura.
• Raynare – Lady Raynare, alias Amano Yuuma, is a voluptuous A-rank Fallen Angel wielding obsidian wings and light spears. Shifting between an innocent schoolgirl guise and a predatory form, she leads a cadre, mentors Aki, and clashes with Mittelt. Concerned about her standing within the club, she actively orchestrates high-stakes rituals to secure a dangerous Sacred Gear, possessing critical intel on its host.
• Amano – Raynare, a fallen angel masquerading as schoolgirl Yuma Amano in Kuoh, is a striking woman with long black hair. A member of the Occult Research Club with a history of betrayal, she uses her alias to hide her faction ties. After reaching A-Rank with Aki, she developed a deceptive, black-belly nature and instant clothes-changing abilities, while struggling with guilt and fear of being abandoned.
• Yuuma – Amano Yuuma, known by her fallen angel identity Raynare, is a striking, curvaceous beauty with long black hair and violet eyes. A petite, tsundere former Grigori operative and master of light magic, she is now a devoted Pawn in Rias Gremory’s peerage. She serves Aki with obsessive, yielding devotion, sharing a profound physical and spiritual bond through their frequent dual cultivation.
• Azazel – A decadent, arrogant fallen angel and former Governor General, this middle-aged man pairs a carefree, rogue personality with immense power. Wearing a neon hot-spring yukata, he aggressively pushes for deeper involvement in Occult Research Club affairs. While acting as a formidable antagonist and combatant, he retains his influence to pursue a relaxed lifestyle and research Sacred Gears.
• Koneko – A petite, stoic nekomata and Gremory household member, this silver-haired first-year vanguard is a reserved student in Aki’s class. Tasked with evacuation duties, she mentors Aki in combat and serves as a dedicated guardian. While fiercely territorial over snacks like pink popsicles, she maintains a silent, protective loyalty toward her allies, always remaining a vigilant, lollipop-toting defender.
• Grayfia – A high-ranking figure in the Underworld serving the House of Gremory. A powerful devil known as the strongest queen, currently acting as a medical examiner for the party. The strongest queen of the Underworld and secretary to the Demon King.
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