Chapter 268 The Peace Contract and the Problem
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Aki was, of course, in favor of peace. He had never been a battle-crazed warmonger, nor did he harbor any deep hatred toward the Three Factions. More importantly, his long-term goal remained unchanged—he intended to obtain the bloodline talents of every race.
”I’m all for peace, obviously. But is it really going to be that easy?”
His gaze moved between Vali and Shemhaza before settling on the latter.
”Leaving the others aside, are the Fallen Angels really going to let things end here?”
The death of Azazel might have been quietly set aside for now, but the problem itself had never disappeared. Azazel had been one of the most influential figures among the Fallen Angels, while Vali Lucifer—the young man standing before him—had been personally raised under his wing. As for Shemhaza, he had been Azazel’s longtime companion for countless years.
No one in the room was slow-witted. The meaning behind Aki’s question was immediately understood, and attention naturally shifted toward the Fallen Angels.
Shemhaza adjusted his glasses, clearly choosing his words with care.
Before he could speak, Vali cut in.
”Azazel took me in. Without him, I might never have survived long enough to awaken my power.” His voice remained calm, though there was an edge beneath it. “But I’ve spent years doing the Fallen Angels’ dirty work. I’ve already paid back what I owed.”
Having grown up in a family defined by madness, abuse, and tragedy, Vali had matured far earlier than most. More than anyone, he understood that Azazel’s protection had never been simple charity. The Governor General had offered shelter to the future White Dragon Emperor, while Vali had become fully tied to the Fallen Angels in return.
When Azazel died, thoughts of revenge had crossed his mind.
In the end, however, he had let himself be restrained.
”Cough, cough…”
Shemhaza cleared his throat before smoothly taking over.
”As Azazel’s friend, his death fills me with both sorrow and anger. However, peace was also one of his wishes. To honor that wish, we will keep our resentment under control.”
The answer sounded flawless.
Perhaps a little too flawless.
If Aki had not known that the man had a Devil wife and two children, he might have found the performance convincing.
”I trust everyone here, of course,” Aki said with a grin. “But what happens if a few rats start getting ideas inside your organizations?”
Michael answered almost immediately.
”Please rest easy, Red Dragon Emperor. If such rats appear, feel free to dispose of them however you see fit. Not only will nobody be held responsible, we would be grateful for your assistance.”
The Three Factions had been dealing with internal troublemakers for years. Anyone who opposed the peace initiative was a threat to the future their leaders were trying to build. Under those circumstances, removing such people would be considered a favor rather than a crime.
”Fine. Then I have no further concerns.”
With both the Fallen Angels’ position and Vali’s stance confirmed—and with an unofficial license for self-defense secured—Aki was satisfied.
”Then, once the Peace Contract is signed, the next issue will be the continuation and survival of our races.”
Shemhaza removed his decorative glasses, and his expression shifted into a polished smile.
”In that case, has the Red Dragon Emperor considered visiting Fallen Angel Headquarters? We have many beautiful young Fallen Angels who are extremely curious about your Dual Cultivation Ability.”
”Pass.”
Aki rejected the offer without the slightest hesitation.
The Fallen Angels lacked top-tier female powerhouses. There was no reason for him to make a purely charitable contribution. The Angels might have been another matter entirely, but the Devil side already had two women who drew far more attention: Grayfia, who had accompanied Sirzechs, and Serafall, the only woman seated at the negotiating table. Both stood at the very peak of Devil society.
”What a shame.”
Shemhaza sighed dramatically before tossing the glasses aside.
”Now then, shall we sign the contract?”
”Wait.” Aki raised a hand. “Before that, I have a question for Lord Michael.”
His impression of the gentle Archangel was fairly positive, and his tone reflected that respect.
”Of course. Please ask whatever you wish.”
Aki glanced toward Asia.
”Why was Asia exiled?”
The reaction was immediate.
Before Michael could answer, the blonde former nun let out a small gasp.
Ever since arriving and seeing Michael, something about her expression had felt off. Aki had noticed it almost at once, and he understood why. Since she could not bring herself to ask the question herself, he would ask it for her.
”Why was Asia, who believed in God so deeply, cast out?”
Michael showed no sign of offense.
Instead, he offered a calm and measured explanation.
”Since God’s disappearance, only the System remains. It is the foundation that supports our blessings, miracles, and future. Because of that, anything capable of damaging faith or undermining the System must be handled carefully.”
The meaning was obvious.
Asia possessed the power to heal Devils. Even if she never intended harm, that ability alone could shake the faith of believers who learned about it.
Aki also understood what Michael left unsaid.
The Angels depended on the System for their future, and anything that threatened its stability was treated as a danger that could not be ignored.
After hearing the explanation, the lingering unease on Asia’s face finally faded. In its place appeared the simple, innocent smile she always wore.
”Lord Michael…” She glanced gratefully toward Aki before bowing lightly. “Although I still have some regrets after spending so many years with the Church, I am very happy with my life as a Devil now.”
She had never hated the Church.
She had never blamed God.
What had truly troubled her was the question that had never been answered.
Now that she finally understood, she could move forward without looking back.
Michael lowered his head respectfully.
”Thank you for your understanding.”
Watching the exchange, Aki found his opinion of Michael improving even further.
Meanwhile, Shemhaza’s gaze briefly drifted toward Amano Yuuma—Raynare—and her two companions.
As Azazel’s former subordinate and the current Governor General, he knew perfectly well what had happened to them. Even so, he wisely chose not to comment, acting as though he had noticed nothing at all.
Just as the atmosphere in the room finally began to ease and the signing of the Peace Contract seemed moments away, a violent tremor tore through the villa.
The floor lurched.
This was no ordinary earthquake.
Yuuto and Tsubaki barely managed to stay upright. Asia, whose combat ability was the weakest among those present, would have fallen outright if Aki had not caught her.
”An attack?”
The barrier surrounding the villa shattered.
Outside, the Angel Pawns and Fallen Angel Pawns stationed as guards had already clashed with a wave of incoming enemies.
Shemhaza strode to the window and looked up at the enormous magic circle spreading across the sky.
”Magicians?”
Michael joined him, his brow furrowing.
”Judging by their appearance, they seem to be biological-alchemy clones.”
Aki studied the attackers.
Every enemy wore a cloak, but their visible features revealed an obvious pattern. Like the Pawns fighting outside, they appeared almost identical, as though they had been mass-produced. Their strength was nothing remarkable either, hovering around B-rank.
There were two distinct models.
One was based on an elderly man.
The other was modeled after a voluptuous, white-haired female mage.
Although their faces remained hidden beneath their cloaks, their figures were impossible to mistake.
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Summary:
Aki successfully navigates a delicate peace negotiation between the Three Factions, securing a self-defense mandate while learning the truth behind Asia’s exile and the fragility of the Angelic System. The tension is momentarily relieved by diplomatic breakthroughs before a sudden, violent assault by mass-produced alchemical clones disrupts the villa. The scene ends with the protagonists identifying the attackers and preparing for an unexpected skirmish.
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Trivia:
The Fallen Angels utilize a system of reincarnation similar to the Devils’ Evil Pieces, using playing cards.
The System in the Angel faction is sustained by the faith of believers, which is why those who discover God is missing are exiled.
Shemhaza, as a former Vice Governor General, possesses knowledge of Raynare and her companions’ past, but chooses to remain silent.
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• Aki – A tall, handsome Kuoh Academy strategist and devil-lineage cultivator with a sturdy physique, he acts as a dominant mentor and healer within the Occult Research Club. His unique power influences Evil Pieces, while his pragmatic, predatory approach to intimacy restores others’ potential. He navigates complex soul contracts and deep relationships with Marion, the Naruse sisters, and Mio with calculated rhythm.
• Shemhaza – A veteran Fallen Angel leader and Governor-General, this scholarly yet pragmatic powerhouse succeeded Azazel to manage high-stakes diplomacy and asset preservation. He commands subordinates like Kokabiel, masks his true intent with calm analysis during peace summits, and is currently locked in a high-stakes duel against a demon king-class opponent, balancing strategic retreats with raw combat power.
• Vali – The White Dragon Emperor, Albion’s wielder, is a stoic yet arrogant half-demon youth of Ancient Devil blood. Donning resplendent white armor with light wings that absorb and negate power on contact, he can trigger Balance Breaker mode at will. Taken in by Azazel, this cynical, battle-junkie Khaos Brigade member is obsessed with strength, locked in a fated rivalry, and seeks an evenly matched opponent.
• Lucifer – A house name associated with the White Dragon Emperor’s lineage. An original Demon King whose lineage is inherited by Vali.
• Azazel – A decadent, arrogant fallen angel and former Governor General, this middle-aged man in a neon hot-spring yukata pairs a rogue personality with immense, Demon King-class power. Defeated by and confirmed weaker in combat than Aki via Balance Breaker, he still acts as a formidable antagonist who researches Sacred Gears, provides the Occult Research Club with data, and shapes their view of Aki.
• Nel – A green-haired devil loli with azure eyes, identical to her twin Iru in appearance, C-rank mana, and a mind-link. A member of Riser’s peerage, she was the first to undergo treatment and shows high receptivity to the process. Previously healed by Aki, she now harbors a deep longing toward him and seeks to restore her strength and potential alongside her sister through Dual Cultivation.
• Yui – Aisu Academy student and basketball powerhouse, this young woman uses B-Rank strength and elite sensory skills to track opponents’ structural flaws. As a core operative in Aki’s organization, she plays an auxiliary support role while maintaining close ties with teammates and faculty. To harden her resolve, she joins her companions in executing defeated yokai, acting as a heroine of the hypnosis incident.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• Michael – A gentle, handsome Archangel with a radiant aura, halo, and golden armor, he leads the four Seraphs who survived the Three-Race War. As Heaven’s representative, he is a calm, pragmatic, and polite leader whose strength exceeds a Super-Devil. Following God’s disappearance, he serves as the central figure of the System, prioritizing its stability and negotiations above individual lives.
• Serafall – Sona Sitri’s sister Serafall is a buxom, long-black-haired schoolgirl in twintails, a Super-Devil, and one of the Four Great Satans (Leviathan). A peer to Sirzechs and combatant of the new era, she possesses immense power but is reluctant to engage in conflict. Known for her extreme sister-complex, she often maintains a bubbly, energetic facade despite being a high-ranking Devil leader.
• Sirzechs – Sirzechs Gremory is a powerful, red-haired Demon King holding the title of Lucifer. As Rias’s brother and a high-ranking Devil leader with a powerful lineage, he commands a regal presence and immense magical capacity, actively restraining his strength to prevent destruction. A skilled political navigator focused on his family’s interests, he serves as a pivotal figure in peace negotiations.
• Grayfia – A composed silver-haired woman of refined behavior, she is the strongest Queen, a high-ranking Underworld Devil, and Sirzechs’ wife/secretary. Serving the Gremory house with tactical expertise, she uses magic circles and Demon King-class power as a medical examiner, neutral Rating Game referee, and barrier dismantler. Seductive yet efficient, she authoritatively conveys the Demon King’s wishes.
• Asia – A gentle, blonde first-year nun reincarnated as a kind-hearted Devil and Gremory peerage Bishop in the Occult Research Room. This diligent, clear-headed newcomer serves as a crucial supportive healer for conflict survivors. Possessing a compassionate heart, she deeply cares for others, anticipates her growth, and holds a naive affection for Aki, whom she once invited to lunch.
• Jin – A handsome, middle-aged man with half-rimmed glasses and a penchant for smoking, he is Basara’s father and a powerhouse of the hero clan. While navigating a complex web of Underworld allegiances, he acts as a guardian to his son and a potential protector for Mio. He is currently preparing to travel abroad for work.
• Nii – A red-haired, cat-eared schoolgirl and sister to Rii, she has a petite yet lush build and wears rose-pink semi-transparent lingerie. Bubbly, enthusiastic, and possessive, she uses modern slang and has an animalistic, feline-like personality. Hungry for affection, she often competes for her master’s attention and initiates contact with him, serving as one of Aki’s passionate cultivation partners.
• Amano Yuuma – Yuuma Amano is the alias of Raynare, a Fallen Angel disguised as a school uniform-wearing transfer student with a pure, innocent face, a devilish, slender figure, long black hair, and black wings. She serves in Rias’s Peerage, the ORC, and a barrier maintenance team. Possessive, assertive, and proactive, she takes the lead in training her partner Aki, with whom she desires intimacy.
• Raynare – Lady Raynare, alias Amano Yuuma (or simply Yuuma), is a voluptuous, dark-haired former Fallen Angel training under Rias at the Occult Research Club. Shifting between an innocent schoolgirl guise and her true nature, she is contracted to her mentee, Aki, boosting her combat strength to high-end S-Rank, though she still struggles to fully integrate as a cohesive peerage member.
• Amano – Raynare, a fallen angel masquerading as Kuoh schoolgirl Yuma Amano, is a striking, long-haired woman with a commanding presence. An Occult Research Club member with a black-belly nature and instant-change powers, she hides her faction ties and fears. Despite past betrayals, she acts as a disciplined leader, arriving to support Aki with visible concern for his well-being despite her A-rank status.
• Yuuma – Amano Yuuma (Raynare) is a striking, curvaceous former fallen angel and Grigori operative with long black hair and violet eyes. Now a high-class devil, light magic master, and devoted Pawn in Aki’s peerage, she is bound to him by a profound Soul Contract infused with midnight violet Mana. She is known for her playful teasing and an obsessive, fierce devotion to Aki born from their past history.
• Tsubaki – Shinra Tsubaki, Sona Sitri’s stoic, glasses-wearing Queen and Student Council VP, is a black-winged beauty attending the summit. As Sousuke’s loyal wife and Sakura’s mother, she balances maternal devotion with a playful, jealous side. A key link between the council and Aki, she monitors Rating Games and shares a dual cultivation history with him, masking vulnerability behind fierce loyalty.
• Yuuto – A high-standing blonde male academy student and A-Rank Knight in Rias Gremory’s Devil peerage, this analytical, speed-based swordsman creates magic swords. A unique physical condition bars him from the contract system and Dual Cultivation, stalling his progress relative to peers. This causes heavy emotional weight despite recent special training that pushes him near high-class warrior status.
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