MC: "Mmm..."
I stirred, blinking as the soft morning light trickled in through the curtains. The room was quiet-too quiet. I stretched my arm out to the side... expecting cold sheets.
But instead, I felt eyes.
Slowly, I opened my eyes all the way, and-
MC: "..."
There she was. Ruruko. Kneeling beside my bed. Just staring at me. Like a cat watching its prey, or a girl who's already planned our wedding.
MC: "Good morning?"
Ruruko: "Morninggg~" she said, tilting her head, voice as bright as sunshine and ten times more suspicious.
I squinted at her.
MC: "...Why are you in my room?"
She smiled at me and came really close to my face.
Ruruko: "You know, you're really cute when you sleep."
There was a brief silence.
MC (thinking): Okay, that's a cute answer... but also terrifying. Like, serial killer level adorable.
Still, I sighed and sat up.
MC: "You didn't, like, watch me sleep the whole night, did you?"
Ruruko: "Not the whole night! Just... most of it."
MC (thinking): Ah, great. So I've officially crossed from anime side protagonist to horror movie protagonist.
She climbed up beside me and threw her arms around me.
Ruruko: "Morning hug~"
Despite everything, I gave a small chuckle and patted her on the head.
MC: "You're something else, Ruru."
Then she looked up at me with her cheek pressed against my chest.
Ruruko: "You know today's the Rating Game, right?"
MC: "Oh. Right..."
I stood up and stretched.
MC (thinking): So, this is the part of the manga where they throw hands, huh?
MC (grinning in the mirror): "Well, this time, things are gonna go down a little differently."
After a few minutes later.
I walked down the hallway with Ruruko beside me, practically bouncing with excitement. She started humming a little tune, and I hummed back-somehow, we synced up and created a little rhythm as we walked.
Ruruko(Humming): "Doo~ doo~ dooo~"
MC(Humming): "Doo~ doo~dooo~"
We both kept humming. Then she suddenly stopped in front of a door.
Ruruko: "We're here!"
She opened the door, and I stepped in.
Inside, Sona and her peerage were waiting-along with Rias and hers. And standing near the front, arms crossed with his usual smirk, was Azazel.
As soon as I walked in, Saji turned and grinned.
Saji: "Yo, Levi bro! Good morning!"
I lifted a hand and waved.
MC: "Good morning to you too, bro."
We fist-bumped and did our signature handshake. A little spin, snap, and forearm smack. Classic.
Azazel clapped his hands once.
Azazel: "Alright, everyone's here. Good. So we can start but before that."
He walked up to me with a weird glint in his eyes.
Then he placed a hand on my shoulder.
Azazel: "You're disqualified."
The room went quiet.
Saji(Shocked): "Huh?"
Ruruko(Shocked): "Huh?"
MC(Confused): "...Huh?"
Saji jumped up from his seat.
Saji: "Wait, what?! What did he do??!"
Sona raised a hand calmly.
Sona: "Saji. Sit."
He looked at her like she'd just slapped his honor.
Saji: "But why did Levi get disqualified?! "
Tsubaki adjusted her glasses.
Tsubaki: "Because he's far above any of us."
Saji blinked.
Saji: "What do you mean?"
Rias stepped in with a half-smile.
Rias: "It's only fair. If Levi played, my peerage would be wiped out in under five seconds."
Sona nodded.
Sona: "And that would be unfair. So he'll be sitting this one out."
I stared at them.
MC (thinking): Wow... never thought being too strong would be a problem. Kinda flattering, kinda boring.
Azazel clapped again.
Azazel: "Well, now that that's settled-let's begin."
He snapped his fingers.
POOF.
In a blink, the others vanished.
Now it was just me and Azazel, in a private room with a massive TV on the wall.
MC: "So... we're watching the match?"
Azazel: "Yup."
He nodded, flopping onto the couch.
I sat down beside him as the screen lit up with the battlefield-Sona and her peerage on one side, Rias and hers on the other.
MC: "Nice... Got any popcorn?"
Azazel walked over to a cabinet, opened it with dramatic flair, and pulled out a giant bucket.
Azazel: "Who do you take me for?"
I smirked and leaned back.
MC: "My man."
As I got comfortable, ready to watch the Rating Game, the door creaked open behind me. I glanced over my shoulder-and froze for a second.
An old man with a long, flowing white beard strolled in like he owned the place. I instantly recognized him.
Odin. The Norse All-Father himself.
And right beside him was a woman in... well, armor. Technically armor.
But with all due respect-that armor was doing zero defending and 100% showing off. Curves everywhere. My brain short-circuited for a second.
MC (Thinking): Okay, how do you make an old man hot by association?! What the actual hell is this dynamic?!
Odin glanced at the screen and spoke, his voice gruff but amused.
Odin: "Has it started yet?"
Azazel leaned back with a grin.
Azazel: "It's just about to."
Odin's one good eye flicked over to me.
Odin: "And who's the boy?"
Azazel chuckled and gave me a pat on the shoulder.
Azazel: "That's Levi. He's one of Sona's peerage."
Rossweisse squinted at me. Her voice was calm but curious.
Rossweisse: "Wait... isn't that the peerage that participating in the Rating Game?"
Azazel nodded.
Azazel: " Ya, But he's sitting out."
Rossweisse looked at me with a confused look.
Rossweisse: "Why?"
Azazel: "Because he's too strong. Would've ended the match before it even began."
Odin stroked his beard and chuckled, clearly intrigued.
Odin: "Too strong, you say?"
He turned his full attention to me, a mischievous spark in his eye.
Odin: "Interesting."
I held up my hands casually.
MC: "Yo."
Then I turned back to the screen as the game officially started.
The camera zoomed in on Sona's team and Rias's team, facing off across the battlefield.
I leaned forward with a grin.
MC: "Well then... let's see how this plays out."
The match had begun, and I locked my eyes on the TV. Not even a full minute in-and, as expected...
Gasper was already out.
I sighed and leaned back.
MC (thinking): Yep... just like in the manga. Poor guy can't catch a break.
The screen shifted. Now it was Issei vs. Saji. Two dragons facing off-Red vs. Black.
I couldn't help but smirk. The tension between them was rising, and I could practically feel the mana flaring even through the screen.
Odin leaned in slightly, eyes narrowing as he recognized the familiar red aura.
Odin: "Isn't that the Red Dragon Emperor's vessel?"
Azazel gave a small nod without taking his eyes off the screen.
Azazel: "Yep. That's Issei Hyoudou."
Odin scoffed lightly.
Odin: "Well, I suppose the winner's obvious then."
I raised a brow at that. Then smiled. Cocky, huh?
MC: "You wanna bet?"
Odin turned to me slowly, one eye glaring coldly as if sizing me up.
Odin: "Hmm?"
MC: "You heard me, old timer. Wanna bet on who wins this round?"
He stared for a beat-then the corner of his lips curled into a smirk.
Odin: "So you think the other boy will win? The one with the black dragon?"
I tilted my head, hand on my chin, smirking confidently.
MC: "Yep. Saji's got more going on than people give him credit for."
Odin chuckled, the low rumble of a man entertained.
Odin: "You've got guts, kid. Alright, let's bet."
My eyes glowed faintly red with excitement.
MC: "Then let's go, old man. Hehe..."
Issei was the first to make a move, bursting into his full Dragon Armor with a roar and charging straight at Saji like a crimson meteor.
But Saji-
Dodged. Effortlessly.
He slid to the side with lightning crackling around his arms. Then, with a confident grin, he blasted Issei in the face with a lightning-charged punch, sending him skidding back across the battlefield.
Azazel: "Huh?! That's... new."
He leaned forward, eyes wide with surprise.
I couldn't help but smile as I thought to myself:
MC (thinking): Now... show them the power of One Piece, Saji.
Saji's body crackled with energy. He activated every Electro Technique I had taught him-his movements sharp, electric, overwhelming.
Issei tried to push back, firing off dragon shots, countering with sheer force, but Saji was relentless.
Finally, Issei released a massive Dragon Beam, and it slammed into Saji, knocking him back hard.
I winced.
MC (thinking): Damn... should've taught him Armament Haki first.
But Saji wasn't done. Even while steaming from the hit, he gritted his teeth and rushed Issei, delivering one final punch-
Straight to the face.
CRACK.
Issei's dragon mask shattered.
Both boys stood there, panting.
Saji's lightning faded. He had burned through all his power. Issei's knees buckled-
And he collapsed.
Unconscious.
I grinned.
MC: "Way to go, dude..."
Azazel was stunned. He slowly turned to me.
Azazel: "...You had something to do with this, didn't you?"
I shrugged innocently.
MC(Lying): "I don't know what you're talking about."
Odin let out a hearty laugh and looked at me with amused eyes.
Odin: "Well, I guess you won. So-what do you want?"
MC: "Nothing right now. I'll cash it in when I need it."
We all turned back to the screen.
Next: Kiba vs. Tsubaki.
The arena crackled with tension. Both were using Armament Haki, their blades coated in black, clashing with explosive force.
MC (thinking): This is giving off Whitebeard vs. Gol D. Roger vibes...
In the end, after a vicious back-and-forth, Tsubaki won-barely.
Then came Koneko vs. Ruruko.
Koneko finally accepted her cat powers-the ones she once feared. Her speed and strength overwhelmed Ruruko, giving her the win.
I smiled quietly.
MC (thinking): You tried your best Ruruko.
The rest played out like clockwork:
Akeno took out Momo.
Xenovia beat Reya.
Asia was barely taken out by Momo right before she herself fell.
Then saji trying to find sona, found Xenovia instead, and to my surprise, Saji won again... before collapsing in exhaustion. He was completely burned out.
That left just Tsubaki and Sona...
Against Rias and Akeno.
Odin leaned forward with a wide grin.
Odin: "What an amazing fight this is! Haha!"
Rossweisse looked completely stunned.
Rossweisse: "Just how strong are they?"
Azazel smiled, excitement gleaming in his eyes.
Azazel: "And they're just getting started."
I grinned, eyes glowing faintly as I whispered:
MC: "Now for the finally."
It was down to the final two matches.
Akeno vs. Tsubaki began with a fierce clash. Lightning sparked and steel clashed as both girls gave it their all. Tsubaki was calm and calculated, while Akeno fought with raw passion and deadly elegance.
Then-Tsubaki's eyes gleamed.
Mirror Technique, She summoned a mirror-like barrier that copied Akeno's lightning spell and sent it right back at her. Akeno was hit, staggering-but not down.
With a cry, Akeno charged and unleashed a massive lightning beam that blasted through Tsubaki's defenses.
BOOM.
Tsubaki hit the ground-knocked out cold.
Sona stepped forward. The final round.
Rias vs. Sona.
The crowd watching the screen held their breath.
Rias opened with a powerful barrage of destruction magic, violet energy exploding across the arena.
But Sona-dodged.
And then she struck.
Sona: "Fishman Karate-Water Palm Strike!"
A heavy hit to Rias's ribs, trained and taught by me, connected. Rias let out a gasp, clearly in pain-but she stayed up, eyes burning with resolve.
She countered with a powerful magic blast, striking Sona and sending her tumbling.
But Sona got back up. Bruised, bleeding-but calm.
She raised her hand-
Sona:"Water Bullets. Rapid-fire. Precise. Relentless".
Rias staggered, stunned for just a second.
And that was all Sona needed.
She lunged forward and landed a powerful strike right into Rias's midsection, sending her flying across the battlefield.
Rias hit the ground, groaning-she struggled to get up.
And in a last desperate move, she raised her hand and launched one final beam of magic-
Direct hit.
Sona was flung back, skidding across the field, coughing, bleeding...
But then-
She stood.
Barely.
Wobbling. Bruised. But standing tall.
Rias was unconscious.
Sona raised her trembling hand high into the air-
Victory.
I smiled, proud and fired up.
MC: "Hell yeah... way to go, Sona."
Odin clapped slowly, impressed.
Rossweisse was speechless.
Azazel chuckled.
Azazel: "She really is something, huh?"
I nodded, eyes glowing faintly red.
MC(Smirking): "They all are."
After a few minutes, I stepped out into the hall.
The air was quiet, peaceful—until I spotted her.
Ruruko, walking slowly, head lowered, clearly deep in thought.
She didn't notice me coming up from behind—so I gently patted her head.
Me: "You did good."
She flinched, eyes wide, then turned—and gave me the brightest smile I'd seen all day.
Ruruko: "Thanks…"
We walked side by side, quiet for a moment… until we turned the corner and saw them.
Sona and Saji, standing with the rest of the peerage. Sona looked tired but proud, while Saji looked like he had just come back from a war—and lost.
Ruruko's eyes lit up.
Ruruko: "Prez!!"
She bolted forward and dove into Sona's arms, nearly knocking her over.
And i jumped saji before he could react and hugged him.
Ruruko: "You were amazing, Prez!"
Sona caught her with a smile and hugged her tightly.
Sona: "You were as well, Ruruko. You've all grown so much."
MC(Grinning): "SAJIII! WAY TO GO, DUDE! YOU WERE SO BADASS!"
Saji: "AAAAAAGH!! GET OFF!! IT HURTS! IT HURTS EVERYWHERE!!"
We collapsed to the ground in a heap, and the whole hallway echoed with his screams of agony.
Sona and the others started chuckling.
Ruruko: "Oh! Let me join!!"
She leapt in, tackling both of us.
Saji: "WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME?! I JUST WANTED TO REST—MY RIBS!!!"
Me: "Group hug!! Saji deserves it!!"
Saji: "I DESERVE A HOSPITAL!!"
Everyone burst into laughter. Even sona cracked a smile. Tsubaki giggled softly. Momo rolled her eyes but smiled too.
It was one of those rare, quiet moments. A moment where everyone—after all the sweat, bruises, and battles—could just laugh and feel proud.
I then smiled and said.
MC(Smiling):"Y'all were so cool today — seriously, It was so sick to watch! You absolutely crushed it."
They all smiled and then began laughing.
MC(Confused):"What's so funny?"
Then they all looked at me and then, sona hugged me.
Sona(Smiling):"Thank you so much levi."
I was confused but smiled and just accepted the hug, and to be honest it felt nice.
MC(Smiling):"No problem prez."