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Sorry I was gone for a bit fellas.
I tried to touch grass, and go out with my friends, but I ended up sick projectile vomiting from all of my holes, thanks to fishy food.
That's right. the one time I leave my cave i get hit with the biohazard resident evil pot roast food.
Go outside, they said. Touch grass, they said. Talk to real women, they said.
Now look what happened...
I'm swearing off from seafood in the foreseeable future.
Still sick, but i can release these chappies.
Anyways, I'm increasing the chapter output to a chapter a day in response.
Also, I'm opening a pa.tre.eon or a ko/fi to support when I hit 1mill views on this
just to make sure I don't lose focus. No paywall either btw,
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"Aiish---!" I couldn't help but exclaim as I exited the front gates of Kuoh High.
I could feel the air flowing through my luscious locks as I watched the rays of sunlight paint a soon-to-be evening street in orange.
"Now then… what's for dinner?" I muttered, stuffing my hands into my pockets as I strolled down the quiet neighborhood streets.
There were options, alright.
The ghosts back at the Michinaga Mansion were some of the most capable cooks, sure, but nothing was like a good convenience store karaage, or even some instant ramen.
'How about some Minotaur Beef?' I wondered. 'I could ask Azazel to ship me some...'
-voom...-
A low hum echoed in my chest from deep within my soul.
"No way, you like eating Minotaur Beef too...?" I froze for half a step, blinking.
I mean, it wasn't the weirdest thing that I've come across. Not since I woke up in this world with this whole [Ero-Crest] ability etched into my soul.
And considering my Sacred Gear sometimes took on a form that looked suspiciously close to a Minotaur's, the thought… wasn't baseless.
"Well, I'm sure we'll get a chance later," I mused out loud. "---cuz' let me tell ya', even wagyu beef can't compare."
Then another thought crept in.
---Horns. Minotaur. Bull.
"Hehe." I couldn't help but chuckle under my breath.
Bull. Like a certain kind of 'bull' from a certain kind of genre of a certain kind of videos that certain kinds of people watch at 3am when they should be sleeping.
And considering the way girls kept orbiting around me one by one, Kuroka, Rias, even Sona just today at chess... it was hard not to picture the… connotation.
"Mama Gabriel, I might end up doing something crazy if this keeps up." I muttered as I shook my head, still laughing to myself.
And by the time I reached my house, the streetlamps flickered on, casting warm halos of light across the road.
The familiar sight of my place came into view. It was a cozy, modern Japanese Mansion that looked not out of place in a horror movie.
But all in all, it was nothing too special… unless you counted the busty supernatural maid who greeted me every morning and evening.
"Welcome home... Daichi-bocchan..."
---And there she was. Sadako.
Except not in the usual 'crawling out of your TV at 3 a.m. to raise your blood pressure and kill you' look.
No, she was dressed in a black and white French maid dress, the kind that hugged her curves in all the right places while still draping with that eerie elegance she carried.
Long, ink-black hair fell like a curtain, veiling half her pale face. Her eyes, deep, unsettling orbs of darkness that gazed at me from beneath them.
Beautiful. Creepy. Beautiful and Creepy. Both at once.
---Not that I cared.
She moved languidly, like every step was underwater, as she reached out and slipped my school jacket off my shoulders with cold, delicate fingers.
"Grayfia-san... is waiting for you in the living room..." Sadako said as her voice was airy, almost ghostlike. Then, with a little tilt of her head, she added, "Also… I won't share any of the cakes with her..."
"I don't remember sharing them with you, though?" I raised an eyebrow as I stared at her unchanging blank expression.
"I'm... safeguarding it... like a maid should..." She replied unflinchingly, as if we were having a battle of ideologies.
-sigh-
-pinch-
I sighed and pinched her cheek. "Alright, but don't end up like a fatty, okay?"
"Ai.. won't... gain weight... caush... I'm a... ghossht..."
Her skin was cool under my fingers, her face squishing ever so slightly as her hair shifted. If she minded, she didn't show it as she just… stared, unblinking, like always.
Releasing her cheeks, I grinned. "Alright, I'll let you have some pie later. Gotta deal with Grayfia."
And with that, I walked deeper into the house, toward the living room. Toward whatever the silver-haired maid of Maou Sirzechs wanted to talk about.
And judging by how my luck worked, I don't think it might be bad news at all.
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-Michinaga Mansion Living Room-
I stepped into the living room and there she was.
---Grayfia Lucifuge. The Strongest Queen, The Silver Haired Queen Of Annihilation, and The Legendary Maid of the Gremory's.
Long, silver hair cascaded neatly down her back, tied at the end with a black ribbon. Her eyes, sharp and silver like cut ice, met mine immediately.
She wore her signature maid outfit, every fold pressed with perfect precision, as if wrinkles feared her.
Refined posture, cold aura, and a beauty so sharp it could cut steel. If an ice sculpture came to life and decided to serve tea, it would be her.
She was so beautiful that words effortlessly came to my mind to describe her, as if the author of my reality themself read the wiki to help with descriptions.
(A/N: what...)
"Good evening, Michinaga Daichi," Grayfia bowed slightly as she greeted me with a calm dignified voice. "Please, take a seat."
I nodded, sinking into the sofa across from her.
Not every day you get personally tended to by her, after all.
She poured tea into a porcelain cup, steam curling delicately in the air. Her movements were fluid, elegant, the kind of thing only centuries of practice could produce.
And as I reached to accept it, my arm brushed against hers.
"Kya-!" She let out the faintest yelp.
Something which would be considered a very un-Grayfia sound.
Well, other than what happened 8 years ago, it would.
Her eyes widened slightly, her pale face gaining the faintest shade of pink.
Not minding what happened, I took a sip from my cup. "It's wonderful, Grayfia. Gotta admit, you've got a slight edge against Akeno in this area."
Grayfia composed herself, though the blush lingered faintly. She gave a dignified nod. "It is what I have trained for over hundreds of years. A maid's craft must be perfect."
"And you deserve the compliment," I replied, leaning back.
Her lips curved slightly, like a near smile, but not quite a smile.
She set her own cup down, then fixed me with that steel gaze. "You are aware of Rias' engagement to Riser Phenex, yes?"
"Mm. Hard to miss." I raised a brow. "He's got a voice that's really easy to notice, y'know?"
"Then you understand the Rating Game challenge that has been arranged. Victory will dissolve the contract." She spoke evenly, eyes sharp, studying me like a hawk. "It will be Rias' chance at freedom."
"Freedom, huh? Funny word to use in her situation, honestly." I smirked. "Like a canary in a cage capable of escaping, but holding the cage shut with its beak."
"Besides, after all the training she's had with me over the years? If she loses to someone like Riser, then maybe she really deserves her fate."
"You might not know this.." For a split second, her lips tightened, but then she exhaled softly. "But the Rating Games have a long history, as those who are in the top ten were revered as heroes within Devil Society, not to mention that its rules were written in stone, unchanged for hundreds of years."
"---Though in modern times, even contracted magicians are permitted to join as the Devil's chosen representative in an attempt to show off the Devil's ability to forge connections beyond that of a peerage."
'Not canon at all, but I'm not complaining.'
She paused, studying me again. "I would like to extend such an invitation to you, Michinaga Daichi. Two weeks from now, when Rias-ojousama faces Riser Phenex."
I downed the entire cup of tea as I leaned backwards, before setting it down. "Is that so?"
My eyes narrowed slightly as I moved closer to her. "But tell me… whose wish am I really answering here? Rias'? Sirzechs' machinations? Or your own desire?"
Her breath hitched, almost imperceptibly. "I… act in Rias-ojousama's best interest," she answered, composed but careful.
I chuckled low, leaning near her ear. "Then you're quite the maid. Admirable, really." My words brushed past her like a whisper, and to my amusement, the faint blush returned to her cheeks.
"I will… consider that praise," she murmured, regaining composure.
"Well, I'll help Rias," I admitted finally, pushing back and stretching lazily. "But I want a reward from you, Grayfia."
Her eyes flickered. "…A reward?"
"It's nothing too crazy, really." I smiled. "The folks who work 'round here are great at what they do. Buuut~ I just want someone of your... expertise... to help around with this place."
"Even though you have so many workers around here..."
"True," I admitted. "But I'm asking you since we're pretty familiar with each other, y'see?"
"Familiar, you say..." Grayfia had composed herself as always, posture straight, face calm, aura cold and unshakable. But I wasn't fooled.
"Well," I started, leaning back lazily, "I figured seeing that we go way back from eight years ago, it wouldn't be a problem."
"I don't know what you mean," She said as her silver eyes flicked toward me, sharp as ever.
"Oh, I think you do," I countered, smirking. "Seeing as you went and completely lost control eight years ago."
Her eyes twitched. "T-That… was merely a physiological reaction. Any body pushed beyond its sensory threshold would respond the same."
"Besides, I was caught off guard by your perversion at that moment as well. Had I been aware that you were such a naughty child, I would've been more prepared---"
"I dunno about that. Not prepared? You were prepared. You're always prepared. That's like, your whole maid M.O." I cut her off smoothly.
"And yet the Underworld's most dignified maid turned into…"
I then grinned, "---A puddle."
Her silver eyes burned with mortified defiance. "It was eight years ago. I'm stronger now. It wouldn't happen again."
"Are you sure about that?"
Her lips pressed into a thin line as her ears turned red.
I sat back, smiling, savoring the sight of Grayfia Lucifuge, the woman known for absolute composure, visibly flustered. "Relax, I'm not judging. If anything, it's one of my fondest memories. Proof that even the perfect maid has cracks in her armor."
"And.. why would you bring this up here, and now of all places?" Grayfia asked as she attempted to compose herself.
"Well, for someone with you're reputation..." I leaned closer again, letting my voice drop to a playful whisper. "You wouldn't want this to be exposed, do you~?"
-chuckle-
"Haha! I'm just playing with you. But I would appreciate you helping me with a couple of tasks in the future..."
Her face went crimson for half a second before she coughed into her hand, cold mask snapping back into place. "…I will… think about it."
"You'll think about it?" I raised an eyebrow.
I'm not quite sure she heard what I said earlier.
"Ahem. You have my word as the Head Maid of the Gremory Family Manor." Grayfia said with narrowed eyes, but something told me that she wasn't as opposed to it as words made it seem...
"With that settled, I will be going now." A glowing red summoning circle opened beneath her feet as a summoning circle whirled like clockwork. She bowed ever so slightly. "Until next time, Michinaga Daichi."
And then, with a flash of light, she was gone.
I leaned back into the sofa, exhaling slowly. "…Haaaah. The legendary maid of the Gremory's, flustered. Mark it down in history books. Mine, of course."
"Well… meido getto?"
Nah, not yet.
By the way, that part about it not being something crazy?
That was a bold-faced lie.
I'm thinking of bringing her with me when I go with Vali and pals to visit the Norse Faction and relieve them of one of their puppies.
---"But Daichi, that's a potential domestic issue in the making---"
-snore, snore-
Sorry, didn't hear ya'.
It was a 'Top Ten Dumbest Decisions by W*tchM*jo', sure. But the thought of actually doing it sounded exhilarating.
For a moment, I let myself sink into the cushions, thinking about the whole thing with Rias, Riser, and the upcoming Rating Game.
Sorry, not sorry, but no matter how cliché it was, I was still excited for it.
You can say that I want my cake and eat it too, not being a Devil but still participating in the Rating Games, but I can't help myself.
'Well, right now, I'll just enjoy a bit of peace before the universe decides to throw another curveball at me---'
-knock, knock-
Of course. I spoke way too soon.
As I continued talking to myself like someone who was perfectly sane and had no psychological defects, Sadako drifted into the room with her usual languid grace after opening the front door.
And then, stepping in right after her, came someone I hadn't expected.
It was Kuoh High's Onee-san nurse.
---None other than Roygun Belphegor.
Tall, curvy, with long pink hair that cascaded down her back, and sharp lavender eyes glittering mischievously behind glasses.
She was wearing this outfit she did when she worked as the school nurse, which was a white coat over her blouse, and a miniskirt that left her legs scandalously bare as she exuded pure confidence.
'Holy moly.' I swallowed. 'What a sight for sore eyes.'
'Seriously, do I have a clothes fetish?'
Other than thighs, I think beautiful women wearing clothes might be the second thing that gets me going the most.
"Daichi-kun~," she purred, smirking as her gaze slid over me. "You didn't visit me today."
"I did a while ago..." I said. 'Well, that was before Chapter 17, though.'
Roygun stepped further in, arms spreading wide, her grin playful and sultry. "Then make it up to me now. Come here and give me a hug. Replenish my… Daichium."
"Daichium?" I deadpanned. "What the hell is that?"
"It's one of the most precious energies. Only you can produce it~."
"…Do you think I'm some kind of renewable energy source?" I couldn't help but do a tsukkomi in response.
'Sounds kinda great though, I really like the sound of that.'
She tilted her head innocently. "Aren't you?"
I scoffed. "Heh… I'm around 185cm plus, about six-foot-one, and on my way to becoming a real super macho man. Do you really think a big boy like me would just rush into your arms to be pampered?"
She raised her eyebrows, smirk widening, as if silently asking: 'You wouldn't?'
"…cuz' you'd be damned right I would."
And I rushed forward, burying myself into her waiting arms.
My face landed squarely against her bosom.
Warm. Soft. Lovely. Exquisite.
"…Worth it," I muttered.
Also, before I forget...
[Grayfia Lucifuge's DNA Obtained!]
[Enhanced Magic Trait Subsumed!]
You're next, Roygun. But after I get my fill of being pampered--- I mean, cuddled--- I mean, embraced.
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Next Chapter: 026: Ecchi Young Man, Evil Kitty Onee-san, And Battle-Thirsty Nurse Train With Tomato Princess' Peerage!
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Trivia Time! (Againx26!!)
Did you know(ofc)
Notice how she kinda looks like a bustier Sakuya Izayoi?
Seiyuu Time!
For this episode, we got the two VA for Grayfia Lucifuge!
We have Megan Shipman (voices Grayfia from DXD Born onwards) (EN), who also voices:
Anna Forger (SPY X FAMILY) Ayo what the fu-
Sasha Braus (AOT) Potato-slayer, best-girl candidate.
Mayuri Shiina (Steins;Gate) I remember back in the day watching anime meme videos and hearing tu-tu-ru all the time.
Ophis (DXD Born & Hero) 💢💢💢💢 lolibaba spotted! 💢💢💢💢
Shimikaze (Kantai Collection) How come she became the token cosplay for the fembois? I'm curious...
Mare Bello Fiore (Overlord) Cool mahou-shoujo. Cool trap.
also,
Krishna Smith (EN), who voices;
Scarlet Ohara (Freezing!) sigh... Freezing!... again...
Itsuwa (A Certain Magical Index) Cutie-patootie
Libra (Fairy Tail) Fairy Tail has some nice character designs, even for side characters
and,
There's Saori Seto (JP), who also voices:
Evergreen (Fairy Tail) megane-chan
Princess Zelda/ Shiek (Hyrule Warriors) Well, excuse me, princess! I can't wait to pay $80+ for Tears of the Kingdom Part 3.45678 Kingdom Hearts style!!!!!
Anna (Fire Emblem Awakening) Damn, she's everywhere in the Fire Emblem Universe
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