Chapter 61: Ascension Part 1
A LITTLE RECAP Location the Underworld, the Capital City of Lilith: Bael Transport
It took two days, before Laharl was back at full-health and the girls felt at ease enough to let him out of bed. But he understood, he has formed a deep loving relationship with ease of them. And he was close to getting seriously hurt in that fight with Vali, Rias was the most vocal of being the most worried, calling him "baka" and "reckless". In the end he allowed her, with the girls permission to sleep in his bed...clothed...of coursed this led to a small brawl on who's sleeping next to him. But in the end it was Rias to his left, and Nero to right. During dinner time, someone unexpectedly showed up in his mansion, it was the gray-haired, maid Grayfia. Who came to deliver a message that the next day, he is to go to the Underworld, for a meeting with the Great Satans, and Azazel to discuss the events of a few days ago. Seems like he'll be busy, he nodded to his cousin-in-law and offered some Italian food, since it was Albedo's turn to cook. She'd graciously declined, and teleported away.
Soo that's how things led to now. He along with his girls, were in the Bael exclusive transport. On there way to the Central Tower of Lilim. Another thing before heading to Lilith, Laharl and his girls went to his mom's mansion...and he was in the deep end. He came back home, to a angry mom. She'd asked politely to Kyoko and the other to give them privacy. Overcome with fear Kyoko, Ruby, Albedo, Cerberus, Kneesocks, Mizore, Daki, Raven, and Nero rushed out the room like a bat out of hell. Not that he'd blamed them, there is nothing more terrifying than a angry mom, who's anger is pointed at you. Cause of work, she couldn't see him for the two days he'd was resting, and she'd deeply apologized for that, which understood but she said the word, "however" and he'd knew he was screwed... She told him that he was reckless, in fighting against the White Dragon Emperor. Risking his life and much spread destruction!! Mom scold him for hours, while showing worry, sadness, love...and anger. He understood all his mom's emotional outburst, after she finished her lecture, she started to tear up, and hug him. Saying that she was happy he was alright, he hugged her back and said, "I'm sorry for worrying you mom." after that mom, called the girls back and they spent time together. Before they left all together to Lilith.
Which leads to now. His mom in her beautiful red and black laced dress. Whatever reason that Sirzechs call him and includes Azazel. He is a utter idiot of a Lucifer, with waste of leader and pervert like Azazel. Azazel should just focus on sacred gear research, over governing a race. He sighs since this was most likely an excuse to have Azazel some access to Kuoh. Not that he cares, as long as Raynare and her group comes to Kuoh in two more years, he doesn't care about Azazel's excuses. As the transport was just about to arrive to it's destination, all he thought, "Let's get this crap over with."
MEETING WITH THE SATANS & CADRE Location the Capital City of Lilith: Central Tower of Lilim, Top Floor
Laharl, his mom and girls were at the private room in Lilim. They were sitting before the Four Great Satans, Sirzechs, Ajuka, Falbium, and the best magi girl, Serafall. Along with the blue colored maid-uniform, Grayfia, and the guest the red coat wearing fallen Azazel, sitting off the side. Serafall, started the meeting. Sirzechs, he first complimented Laharl for defending his territory, the people that live there, and their fellow devils. As he started explaining to Ajuka and Falbium that the White Dragon Emperor, name Vali. Shocking the two Satan that were uninformed of the recent events, as Azazel chuckled nervously, as Sirzechs turn to said fallen and mentioned that said White Emperor is apart of the Grigori.
Azazel, he defended himself stating he only sent Vali to check the Black Dragon Emperor in the making...Laharl mentally said, "Ohh screw you, Azazel!!" Laharl, he didn't wanted that info to spread this early. This shocked the Great Satans, as Laharl sighed and explained...again...that his sword, Vritra Zanbato, is a artificial sacred gear, and houses Yamato no Orochi and Vritra within it. Again this shocked everyone, apart from his girls, and slightly his mom. She knew that the Zanbato was made from draconian material, but not that those materials come from the Devouring Dragon itself. When Azazel heard this, he was very intrigued, all he got from Vali is that Laharl is the "Black One" recognized by Albion, and aside his foster son being badly injured, Vali told him that he was eager to fight Laharl again, when he and his dragon evolve. He turned to his girls who had various looks, Ruby, Cerberus, and Daki have a proud smirk for him. Kyoko, Nero, Mizore, and Raven were smiling happily for his action. Raven, Albedo and Kneesocks showed some support and "sorry for you" expression...he knew he was alone, sighing. Laharl, he got up from his seat and started to explain the birth of Yamato no Orochi Vritra...
To sat that all the leaders gathered were impressed and amazed that a devil was able to not only able to create...even if was unintentionally, a sacred gear. But bond and tame two of the most infamous dragons of their Era, aside from the Heavenly Dragons of course. Ajuka was curious and requested that he'd showed his artificial sacred gear. He nodded to Lord Beelzabub, and stretched out his arm and called out to his sword, manifesting as it usually does in a burst of purple flames. Once Vritra Zanbato was in his hand, the flame silhouette of Orochi and Vritra were around him. They all can sense the power radiating from both the dragon and sword. And from what Laharl said to them, it has the potential to evolve further reaching the levels of a Longinus, and this new Yamato no Orochi can become a Heavily Dragon was amazing.
Azazel, was truly impressed, as he started thinking of way to apply this data on his research. As he was enthralled by these chains of thoughts, Laharl turned to him and said out loud, "While in the subject of dragons. What possessed a faction leader, to sent out such a unstable subordinate into opposing territory?" Azazel, he'll admit that he'd really underestimated the intellect of the young devil. As the meeting turns to shot questions and demanding answers from the Head Cadre. This meeting continued, as simple blaming Azazel, and other crap. Laharl, he and the girls wished for the shitshow to be over already.
Regardless Azazel tried to change the subject to make some advances in peace. But Serafall was still pissed, that Azazel's reckless actions could have cause many casualties, including So-tan and Harl-tan. So Azazel, he wisely shut up. As he'll admit it, it might have been a bad idea to sent Vali, especially with it being another dragon...but the problem, is that fallen are more dislike and distrusted than even devils, he literally had no one else to sent. And that decision has made peace treaties much harder, especially since the devil know that the White Dragon Emperor was under his faction. Plus it also didn't help that an actual miracle was happening, a new sacred gear not made by God, that spawned a dragon capable of surpassing all current dragon that are alive. A dragon that will join the ranks of Ddraig and Albion. What's more, from what Vali told him, that Laharl kid might know more than he let's others believe, especially with how he instinctually knew Vali was the White Emperor, and the possibility that the Red Emperor will appear soon. This was all interesting to him, as Serafall, her anger was once again directed at him, as she demanded compositions for Vali little mishap...yep, he should have given his position to Baraqiel...
After a couple of hours, the meeting finally ended. It was decided that Azazel and his subordinate Vali were at fault. As Serafall managed to gain composition. In the form of the fallen angels, will remain in their territory for the next couple of years. Along with paying a lot of money, which will cause a lot of damage to the Grigori. Plus they forbid the White Emperor from ever returning alone to Kuoh or any devil own territories. This made thing easier for Laharl, as he'd won't have to watch his back 24-7. As everyone returned to their homes after the crap-shoot was finally over...
RIAS INCREDIBLE DATE!! Location the Humanworld, Japan-Tokyo: Akihabara
After the whole Vali fight, and meeting with the Great Satans was done with. Things have been peaceful in Kuoh. Days flew by, and during that period of time, Rias finally had her date with Laharl. Like he expected she wanted a date in Akihabara, Tokyo. Luckily they were away from the Youkai Faction's main headquarters, so the date was peaceful, Rias went in a new style, a white headband in her vibrant red hair, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt with some golden and pink designs almost resembling a magic glyph in the bellybutton area, black short skirt, white leggings, and lastly some black pumps that complimented her clothes. Laharl, he'd obviously complimented her beauty and looks. Making Rias very happy, as she almost went throught the entire date, wrapped around his arm. First they've checked out some figurines, then a manga and anime shops, before moving on to some clothes shopping. Rias, she modeled a lot of clothes for him...while she'd looked sexy and beautiful, he couldn't help but compare it to the usual dating troupes in anime...
Rias' date was basically average. She wanted a normal date that a teen girl would want in Japan. They ate at a fast food shop, watched a horror movie...which was underwhelming for him, especially with Rias' back acting. Screaming and jumping onto him at every jumpscare. And they capped the whole date with a night stroll, which she tried to kissed him, but Laharl, he subtlely used his scarf to make her trip and slightly embarrassed herself. He has nothing against Rias trying to kiss him, but he desperately try to push her feeling to the protag, while Issei couldn't charm her with Riser, he can still do so with Kokabiel. So after they shared a laugh, she pecked him on the cheek, and they went back home.
WINTER BREAK CLOSE BY Location the Bael Residence, Krichevskoy Mansion: Third Floor, Music Hall
After Rias date, she's been more clingy. Acting like she's already Laharl girlfriend, even trying to move into Laharl's mansion. But Albedo and the girls refuse to allow her to move in to their home, no matter what she'd said or complained, Rias even tried to get his help, but he only answered with, "Their my girlfriends. And they have a rite to decide who lives, in our home Rias. They said no, I have to respect their wishes." then Rias was calling him "baka" and that he was being unfair. But he was right, plus the saying goes, "Happy wives, happy life" even if their not married yet.
But even with that Rias still frequently visited. Seems that she's hasn't given up on moving into Krichevskoy Mansion. To much of Ruby and the rest of the girls annoyance, even Nero who'd originally wanted to paint her, was starting to dislike Rias' bossy attitude. He'd calmed them down with some dates, and after all that they'd have another incredible night with Nero joining in the love-making. She was soo enthralled in the rapture and aftermath, the next morning she'd desperately tried to convince the girls to model in lingerie or in the nude. But they refuse, much to Nero's whining. Right now Laharl and the girls were in the music room, accompanied by Rias, Sona, Tsubasa, Koneko, Ruruko, Akeno, Katase, and Murayama listening to Evanescence, "Everybody's Fool" which made Nero dance and sing to the brilliance of Amy Lee. As for Kiba and the rest of Sona's peerage, they went on a date, so obviously they couldn't join the chill moment. Akeno prepared tea, while Kyoko and Albedo made sweets and other snack to enjoy. It was a good day, as the song played on, Sona brought the subject of the upcoming winter vacation that will soon come...more like a break, compared to other countries, winter breaks are shorter in Japan. Rias got excited, claiming that they can enjoy so many things together...but he burst her little bubble, by saying, "Rias. The girls and me, are going back to the Underworld during the whole break."
She gasp in disbelief!! Asking why would they go back home, with there are soo many things to enjoy in Japan!? He already guest she'd meant the Humanworld. As he and the girls all answered in unison, "Rias, you do understand we don't like the Humanworld right?" Sona, she sighed cause this is something that Laharl-kun, has always been open about. So it shouldn't be a shock, but still Rias couldn't believe what she'd just heard. In his case, being once human, and having to deal with all the crap of being one, of course one will gravitate to the supernatural. And this view was shared by his girls, even Nero who was a Roman Emperor. She loved her homeland, but with all she's experienced in the fateverse, she'll admit...human kinda have a crappie life. As Rias was shocked and couldn't understand, why Laharl-kun, disliked the Humanworld. But enjoy its food, music, games, and more, Laharl clarified, "I said I dislike the Humanworld, not what the humans make..." as Sona, she'd jumped in to help. Asking Rias, if she ever seen Laharl or his peerage actually interact with humans, apart from idle conversations and greeting. Sona going even further to ask her if she'd ever seen, Laharl or his girls have any human friends. And Rias couldn't answer, as it was true, Laharl-kun and the girls only hang out with their fellow devils, and apart from dates they'd rarely go into Kuoh if not for business...she was shocked that she'd never realized. As Rias boldly proclaimed that she'll change his mind in the future... Laharl, he only smirked as they went on listening to music and chatting.