Chapter 177 Azazel
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Before the man in the sunglasses and trench coat, Donnasheik, fainted, he looked at Amano Yuuma (Raynare) and the other two with an expression of intense unwillingness. “Impossible, you have all actually reached A-rank!”¹
After he betrayed Amano Yuuma (Raynare), he had digested all the resources he gained and successfully arrived at the peak of B-rank.
His talent was evidently not up to par, and the bottleneck of A-rank was as steady as a mountain; no matter how many methods he thought of, he still had not achieved breaching to this day.
Amano Yuuma (Raynare) had no intention of explaining things to the guy who had betrayed them. If it hadn’t been for the order given by Rias, she would have sent the other party to meet the God.
”Miss Gremory, Lord Azazel is in the reception room.”
The Fallen Angel responsible for the aftermath came back to his senses from the shock, while secretly feeling fortunate that he had listened to Lord Azazel’s words.
”I will lead you over…”
When Amano Yuuma (Raynare) heard “Azazel,” she froze for a moment and instinctively looked at Aki, seeking help.
Aki returned a look of reassurance to her and interrupted the Fallen Angel, who was dressed in priest’s clothes, saying, “No need, we know the way ourselves.”
The Fallen Angels looked at Amano Yuuma (Raynare) and the other two, then wisely lowered their heads, bowed slightly, and retreated.
Compared to this group of newly arrived Fallen Angels, Amano Yuuma (Raynare) and the others were much more familiar with this area.
In fact, even Aki was more familiar with this underground area than they were.
”Creak…”
Aki pushed open the door to the reception room. It was underground, yet the reception room was brightly lit, and the dazzling lights made Rias and the others squint their eyes in discomfort.
(He is a Fallen Angel, yet he likes brightness this much… That really doesn’t fit his race’s temperament.)
”Oh, oh, are these cute girls the guests this time?”
Azazel’s eyes lit up, and he revealed the expression of a lustful middle-aged uncle. He teased Rias, “This beautiful young lady with red hair must be the princess of the Gremory family, right? I am Azazel; I look forward to working with you in the future.”
Although the other party’s hair was not yellow, it was not any sort of sedate color either, especially since Aki knew that Azazel had become a Fallen Angel because he followed his inner desires and wanted to have sexual relations with women.
Aki remained calm on the surface, but looking at this decadent uncle’s frivolous words and actions, he was already secretly on guard in his heart.
Rias and the others had not had dealings with this Fallen Angel Governor General, but they had heard of his reputation.
Azazel’s demeanor was vastly different from their imagination, and for a moment they found it hard to believe that the decadent, lustful middle-aged uncle before them was actually the famous Fallen Angel Governor General.
Amano Yuuma (Raynare), in particular, was completely mired in deep self-doubt.
Once upon a time, she had longed for the mature and stoic Lord Azazel, but no matter how earnestly she completed her missions, she couldn’t even get a smile from him.
This was only natural, because Azazel had never taken her seriously. Although Amano Yuuma (Raynare) was beautiful and had a good figure, in his eyes, that was just how it was.
With his strength and status, if he wanted a beautiful woman, he only needed to crook a finger and the people below would take the initiative to get things done.
Amano Yuuma (Raynare), who had average status and strength, had no value in his eyes. He wouldn’t pay attention to her; she was not even as pleasing as a simpleton like Donnasheik.
At the very least, that simpleton was quite handy to utilize.
Even after Amano Yuuma (Raynare) and the other two became Rias’s Peerage, Azazel just glanced at them and paid no further attention.
Rias quickly adjusted her mindset, assumed the aura of the next head of the Gremory family, and said firmly, “Governor General, you are joking. This is the territory of the Gremory family; I don’t recall inviting any Fallen Angels to be guests.”
”Ma ma~ Don’t say that; I’m not here to look for trouble this time.”
Azazel was completely unconcerned by Rias’s aura. Although Rias and Aki were very strong, they were still far from his level.
”Sit down first. Would you like something to drink? I have prepared both beverages and alcohol.”
The members of the Occult Research Club (ORC) looked at each other, and then Rias nodded and said, “That is not necessary. Please state your intentions first. Depending on what you say, I may report this to the upper echelons of the demons.”
The so-called upper echelons were, naturally, her brother, one of the current Demon Kings, Sirzechs Lucifer.
The strength of the Fallen Angel Governor General was not something they could shake. If he appeared here suddenly and something were to happen, it would not be something they could resolve.
”I told you, I’m not here to look for trouble.”
Azazel scratched his head with a helpless expression. “By the way, I have already resigned from my position as Governor General. Can you feel a bit more at ease now?”
”Resigned?” Rias looked at the decadent uncle before her with a strange expression and asked, “Then you are here in a personal capacity this time?”
”Although I am no longer the Governor General of the Fallen Angels, I am not here as an individual either. Since I’ve received so much care for so long, I still have to do something for the organization even after I stop being Governor General.”
Seeing that Rias and her group really would not drink anything, Azazel poured himself a cup of sake and said while sipping it, “The upper echelons of the three races have decided to hold peace talks. You should also receive notice very soon.”
”Peace talks?”
Amano Yuuma (Raynare) and the other two were stunned for a moment; they didn’t quite understand what that meant.
Rias nodded. She had indeed heard some rumors; after all, she was the Demon King’s own sister and the next head of the Gremory family.
”Devil, Angels, Fallen Angels—the Three-race war ended a long time ago, but they remain opposed. Currently, the situation for each race is not good. If the internal friction continues, no one will be a winner.”
Azazel took the initiative to explain. “Therefore, the upper echelons of the three races have decided to communicate and share with each other to stop meaningless internal friction. Thus, a peace treaty has been proposed. The specific content is still under discussion and the time of signing has not yet been determined, but this matter will happen sooner or later.”
Hearing this, Aki already knew what Azazel’s intention was this time.
”You want to seek peace, right?” he asked, speaking for the first time after entering the reception room.
”Correct,” Azazel smiled. “Anyway, everyone will cooperate in the future, so it doesn’t matter if we do it a little earlier. This is a win-win for us.”
”I don’t think so.”
Aki walked to Rias’s side and said while looking into her eyes, “Buchou, let’s go. There is no need to continue wasting time.”
Rias glanced at Azazel and nodded. Before the peace treaty was signed, she also did not want to have too much to do with the Fallen Angels, especially a figure with such a sensitive identity.
Azazel’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a flash of killing intent passed through his heart.
He had some understanding of intelligence on Aki; if it weren’t for Rias being here, he would definitely have wanted to teach the other party a lesson.
”Miss Rias…”
”Please call me Gremory; I am not familiar with you.”
Rias coldly interrupted Azazel’s words. “I will inform Lord Demon King about this matter. I hope you can behave yourself during this period and not make things difficult for me.”
Azazel finally could not maintain his carefree expression. He didn’t know why things had developed like this; it was completely different from what he had imagined, and he still had a lot he hadn’t had a chance to say yet.
Seeing that Himejima Akeno had already begun to prepare a teleportation circle, he hurriedly shouted, “Wait, how about you make a decision after listening to my conditions?”
Rias signaled for Himejima Akeno to stop for a moment. Azazel’s strength was too great, and she had to give him this much face; if he were to be provoked into anger, she might be fine, but her subordinates in the Peerage would not necessarily be.
Azazel’s strength was conservatively estimated to be at least SSS-Rank. Fallen Angel cadres were generally of this strength, and as a Governor General, he would only be higher, not lower.
Aki really didn’t want to continue the conversation, but it was not appropriate to continue obstructing at this moment. That would be a bit overstepping, and also a bit too deliberate.
Seeing Rias turn back, Azazel’s expression looked a bit better. He had no intention of continuing to withhold the point and spoke quickly.
”I can represent the Fallen Angel side and not pursue the matter regarding Raynare and the other two. Furthermore, I can mentor you all and quickly improve your strength.”
”What are your requirements?”
There was no such thing as a free lunch. Rias knew that the other party definitely wanted something.
Under the dazzling lights, a weird glow flashed across Azazel’s eyes. The corners of his mouth hooked up slightly, but he quickly restrained it.
Except for Aki, who had always remained vigilant toward him, no one else noticed his momentary change in expression.
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Summary:
Donnasheik is incapacitated. Rias, Aki, and Raynare confront the former Fallen Angel Governor General, Azazel, in a tension-filled reception room. Azazel attempts to negotiate a peace treaty and offers personal mentorship. Rias maintains firm boundaries despite Azazel’s hidden hostility.
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Trivia:
- Donnasheik reached B-rank peak but failed to breach A-rank.
- Azazel claims to have resigned his post to lower the Gremory family’s defenses.
- Azazel’s initial motivation for becoming a Fallen Angel was his desire for women
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Character Insight:
Azazel shifts from a ‘decadent uncle’ facade to concealed irritation as Rias refuses to play along, revealing his manipulative nature.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• 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.
• Donnasheik – A burly, trench-coat-clad Fallen Angel who wears sunglasses and serves under Raynare. After betraying Amano Yuuma, he achieved the peak of B-rank.
• 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.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• 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.
• Gremory – Rias Gremory, a pure‑blood high‑class devil, sports striking crimson hair, blue eyes, a curvy elegant figure in the Kuoh Academy uniform and a prominent bust. She leads her household, governs the school’s hidden hierarchy, wields top‑level demonic power, and belongs to the prestigious Gremory family—one of the remaining Seventy‑Two Pure‑blood Demon pillars.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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