Ch 221: Easily predictable.

Noah sighed in contentment, his head resting on Grayfia's lap. They both were in her Soul Space, and Grayfia smiled as she played with his hair.

"It looks like you needed this, Master."

"…Yes. I won't pretend I didn't have a lot of fun training the Shinigamis, but I've had too much sex lately. And yes, I know, it is the logical result of my own actions, being so greedy and lustful."

"You make for a great devil." chuckled Grayfia. "But I am glad you chose me tonight to rest."

"I was missing some quality time with my devoted and beautiful head maid." said Noah, his eyes closed. "Too bad I can't doze off without being expelled from this place."

"We could do it in the real world as well, my Master. You only need but ask. Or maybe you would appreciate it more if I were to take the initiative?"

"…That may not be a bad idea, actually." said Noah. "As far as initiative is concerned, it does feel a bit too one-sided. If this goes on, I'll start thinking in terms of some guy choosing which movie to watch. Sure, I have fun with everyone, and they all are dear to me, but…"

"I understand what you mean, Master. It's a classic trap many devils who gather large harems fall into. The relationships lack balance. How about we girls spice things up a bit, then?"

"What are you suggesting?"

"A few times a week, one or several members of your harem will do something with you. Leave the organization and planning to us. You will not know the exact time or duration, or which of us will be involved. It could be a nice romantic date, or hot and steamy sex with a specific theme, or anything in between. Of course, we will adapt the schedule to account for emergencies, like the Captain-Commander asking you to train those girls."

"I like this idea." smiled Noah. "Just to be clear, though, sex activities where I become the sub are off limits."

"It goes without saying, Master. And as the one who suggested it, I'll get the first turn." grinned Grayfia.

"Yes. Lucky me." grinned Noah.

"…Ophis is starting to take an interest in sex."

"She is?" exclaimed Noah, his eyes opening wide.

"I saw her earlier today asking Claire why she wore black gloves all the time. Claire deflected and changed the subject, but I saw Ophis later wearing latex gloves identical to Claire's. Although she didn't seem to understand the allure of it and removed them later. But coupled with the incidents last week…"

Noah winced as he remembered. He had been having fun last week, as he saw Hisui dressed in her usual maid outfit walking out of her room and decided to have fun with her here and then. He jumped her, ignoring her protests, not that they lasted more than a few seconds with her hugging him like a koala, and was about to enter her room when Ophis turned the corner and saw them. Hisui and Noah had immediately let go of each other, but they could tell that their explanations had left Ophis confused.

The second incident had happened a few days later, when Kaede and Suzu were having some fun together in one of the training rooms of the second basement, and Ophis had walked in. She asked why Kaede was tied up, and Kaede blurted out something about being punished for being bad. Suzu had offered candies to Ophis, and Ophis went away. Still, it was the first time she ever visited the second basement, despite being told at the beginning that she shouldn't go there.

"That was inevitable, that she would grow curious about it at some point… Not much I can do about that. If she asks around, we'll have to have an adult conversation with her. We can't just lie to her."

"Of course, Master. And while I do not wish to ruin your relaxation time, I humbly request that you make your move on Venelana-sama and her head maid soon."

"Is there a particular reason for it?"

"I wish for her to know the same happiness I experience every day, Master." gently smiled Grayfia. "Kuisha is a competent maid, but Venelana-sama shoulders a lot of responsibilities, and she is a workaholic. After you make her your slave, she will have regular sessions where she can just relax and let go. In addition, I intend for several of the Sisters to assist her and reduce her burden, with your permission."

"I understand. We'll do it very soon. I will count on you to assist."

"Of course, Master." smiled Grayfia. "And from now on, you aren't allowed to cook for us more than once a week."

"Is my cooking that bad?" snorted Noah, knowing that it wasn't the reason.

"Do you have any idea about how many of us have been wishing for a chance to feed you their cooking? I want to, as well."

"I'm fine with it. No, I look forward to it... I am sure your cooking will be delicious." smiled Noah.

"You better say that to everyone, whether it is actually true or not." grinned Grayfia, and he chuckled.

"Who is this Kuisha you mentioned?"

"Kuisha Abaddon. She is skilled and understands how a maid should fully devote herself to her Master. She's also pretty. You will like her."

"I do not doubt it." smiled Noah.

"I am also bringing this up because the monthly meeting between the Satans happened two days ago, so you have some time. And it just so happens that Rias-sama and I have been invited to tea tomorrow."

"Why do I get the feeling that you would have asked me even if I didn't choose to spend some time in your company?" grinned Noah.

"Because I would have. By the way, Venelana-sama also invited you, but I had told her that you would likely be too busy."

"…I think I can free my schedule. It's been a while since I saw her, and as a future son in law, it would only be my duty to show my face."

"Future son in law and lover, and Master as well." happily nodded Grayfia.

…

Grayfia, dressed in her maid outfit, teleported with Noah and Rias. Noah had chosen a blue suit without a tie, and Rias wore a crimson red woolen top and black leather pants.

They appeared inside a large living room, and Venelana walked closer with a smile, dressed in a white dress with black highlights. Beside her was an attractive, tall young woman with long blonde hair tied in a ponytail and braids, and green eyes, wearing a maid outfit that was slightly more conservative than Grayfia's.

"Mother!" exclaimed Rias as she walked to her with a huge grin and gave her a hug.

"Rias, I am so glad to see you!" replied Venelana as she returned the hug.

Grayfia and Kuisha nodded at each other, and Venelana looked up at Noah.

"Welcome to the Gremory residence, Noah. I am happy that you could make time to visit."

"I am glad about the invitation, Venelana-sama. It is always a pleasure to spend time in your company, and it was a good opportunity." grinned Noah.

Venelana nodded and released Rias, then hugged Grayfia.

"How have you been, Grayfia? Noah is treating you well, I expect?"

"Of course, Venelana-sama." nodded Grayfia with a smile. "He treats me very well. My only regrets are that he has spread himself too thin and that I cannot be by your side anymore, but that cannot be helped."

Venelana nodded, and gestured to Kuisha.

"Noah, this is the first time you meet my new Head Maid, I believe. This is Kuisha Abaddon."

"It is nice to meet you, Sir Enfield." nodded Kuisha with an elegant curtsey, and Noah nodded.

"It is a pleasure. Please call me Noah, since we will essentially become family."

Noah knew how well Venelana treated her servants. Kuisha might not share the blood of the Gremory family, but Venelana treated her as if she did.

"Let's take seats." suggested Venelana, and they sat down around the end of a long table. Kuisha started serving them tea, then sat on Venelana's left. Rias was sitting between Venelana and Noah.

"Do you have news of Akeno? I miss her a little." asked Venelana.

"She's doing well, as far as I can tell. She currently is in a world where dungeons full of monsters keep appearing all around cities, and had gotten something similar to a video game's interface that makes her stronger. By now, she is easily at a super devil's level. Next time we spar, I'll have to go all-out, and she might still wipe the floor with me. She's also working hard to gather new members for my faction."

"I am glad to hear that." nodded Venelana after a sip.

"Would you like to speak to her? I can contact her with my smartphone, so if she isn't too busy…"

"I would like to, if you do not mind." nodded Venelana, and Noah called Akeno.

"Hi, Noah."

"Hi, Akeno, Albion. You're on speaker. I am currently having tea with Venelana-sama, and she'd like to say hello. Are you busy?"

"…give me a second."

After a moment, Akeno activated the video function, and her face appeared on the screen. Noah could see she wore a black, silky bathrobe and Noah could see in the cleavage just a hint of what he suspected to be a black leather corset underneath. She had a black leather collar with dragon patterns around her neck, and Noah discreetly touched his own throat, pretending to scratch it.

Akeno got the hint, blushing as she realized she had forgotten about it, and the collar disappeared as she transferred it into her inventory. Akeno held her smartphone to show only a corner of the room she was in, and Noah recognized the basement of the Sanctuary he had made for her. She had been busy before he called. He simply hoped that whoever was with her would remain silent.

"Beautiful as always. I'll call you later today." smiled Noah before handing the phone to Venelana.

She greeted Akeno and chatted with her for a few minutes, exchanging banters about Noah and wanting to know more about the worlds she had visited so far, then ended the call and gave the phone back to Noah.

"Thank you. Akeno is a bit like an adopted daughter to me, and I miss her."

"I miss her, too, even thought I call her almost every day." nodded Noah. "And when I don't, Rias borrows my phone to do it."

Rias nodded with a smile.

"There are times when I am a bit jealous that I wasn't chosen. But when I think that I would have been away from everyone for years, the jealousy goes away."

"And I am glad that you didn't go… Noah, I heard from Rias that you suddenly got a… significant number of new residents as well." smiled Venelana.

"Understatement of the year." chuckled Noah. "I am glad all those girls could be saved, even if creating so many soul contracts every day is mentally taxing. Still, it is well worth doing, and they already allow for some interesting things to happen in the other world under my supervision. Famine and epidemics won't disappear completely, but they make a real dent on it, and terrorism has become almost non-existent, thanks to Lilith-sama revealing the existence of Karma and the afterlife, and us crushing those movements the instant they make a name for themselves."

Venelana nodded thoughtfully as she listened, watching carefully for her guests' body language. Things appeared normal, but there was a slight tension in the air.

She mostly watched her daughter from the corner of her eyes, as she knew that she was far worse at acting than Grayfia or Noah. Rias was smiling as her attention switched in turns from Noah to her mother, but Venelana didn't miss the tense shoulders and somewhat rigid posture.

"Do you encounter any opposition?" asked Venelana, wanting to observe some more, but she already suspected the cause of Rias's behavior.

"Of course, but not a well-organized one." nodded Noah. "The major media have been intimidated into not being too critical of my actions. Not something I'm very proud of, and I didn't take any action against them. Just a vague, general warning about propagandists not benefiting from the protections real journalists are entitled to, and them remembering that I killed the US president after he bombed my home."

"I can imagine how it went." chuckled Venelana.

"Yes. Without the media to imprison people into echo chambers, those who oppose my reforms are isolated and basically shouted down by those who already directly benefited from our work. Innocents freed from prison, patients cured from cancer, former amputated people, and so on. Things are going so well that I intend to divert most of my attention to this world now."

"I see." nodded Venelana. "So this is my turn now."

"Your turn?" asked Noah, and Venelana chuckled.

"Noah, I have a lot of experience, and I already suspected it before my dear daughter's body language confirmed it." smiled Venelana, and Rias flinched.

"I knew this day would come since I learned that you could give immortality to your subordinates. It is a logical answer to the issue of watching your relatives grow old and die. The only thing I am wondering is, did the idea first come from you, Grayfia, or Rias?"

"…I am the one who suggested it to Rias, on the day you asked Grayfia to become my maid." acknowledged Noah. "She gave me permission sometime later, after she had time to consider it properly."

"Are you angry at me, Mother?" asked Rias with a tight voice.

"Of course not, silly girl. I would have made the same choice." reassured Venelana while squeezing Rias's hand.

"You will give immortality to Kuisha as well, right?"

Noah nodded.

"Venelana-sama, I am not sure…" hesitated Kuisha. She was confused about what was happening.

"Hush, Kuisha. Trust your Master on this one. It will be good for you as well. Noah's faction is well on its way to becoming the world's strongest power, and it is better for House Gremory to be part of it than to be handed instructions from above."

"Actually, Venelana-sama…" said Noah. "…due to our explosive growth, we already have decided to have some kind of inner council of ten people to help manage things and act as advisors, and Grayfia and Rias are part of it. Akeno as well. We also reserved a seat for you, since you have ample experience in politics."

Venelana nodded.

"Any other member of that council that I know personally?"

"You met most of them during that barbecue a few months ago. Among them are Ren Yamashiro and Elizabeth Phenex. I think that of the nine others, there is only one Shinigami and a magician currently stuck in Chaldea that you do not know."

"And Serafall Leviathan?" asked Venelana with a sly smile. "Surely you aren't going to let her escape your clutches, with her position in the Satan council and her beauty."

"I am very fond of her, and she does have experience smoothing out conflicts, as the Devils' foreign policy expert… I'll have to consult the others to see if the council will be expanded to eleven." nodded Noah, not bothering to hide it. Venelana was too shrewd for him to try. But that only made him want her more.

Actually, he would have to expand this tentative council further to include at least one or two people from the Xianxia world he would eventually go to, to benefit from their perspective, and to have the members of his harem coming from that place represented.

Venelana nodded and finished her cup of tea.

"How long will it take you? I cannot be away for too long."

"That depends on you, Venelana-sama. If I do not go all-out, I would estimate a week or two. Or I could use the same method I used with Elisabeth, you would only be in my home a few hours at a time and would be able to keep managing the Gremory house during the day."

"It would be preferable." nodded Venelana. "Kuisha, I will trust you with the daily business while I am away. Call Noah or Grayfia if an emergency happens."

"…As you wish, Venelana-sama." bowed Kuisha. Her carefully neutral tone made it obvious that she wasn't fully on board with the idea, but she decided to follow her Master's lead anyway.

Grayfia nodded at her in approval.

Venelana was secretly quite pleased by what Noah had told her. With herself, Rias, and Grayfia having a voice in what might become the world's most influent political body, the prosperity of the Devil race, and the Gremory house in particular, would be guaranteed.

…

After discussing more about various matters, Venelana accompanied Noah, Grayfia and Rias as they returned to Hagun island. As Noah had requested, they appeared near the stairs, on the second basement.

"Thank you, Grayfia." smiled Noah. "Would you mind preparing a room for Venelana? She probably won't use it much for now, but she should have one."

"Yes." nodded Grayfia before she turned to Venelana.

"See you later, Venelana-sama."

"Later."

Rias gave her mother another hug.

"It is going to go well, you'll see." muttered Rias. "Noah is very good at this."

"You sound almost envious, Rias." smiled Venelana.

"Maybe I am, a little…" admitted Rias. "When it was my turn, Noah trained both Ddraig and me at the same time. It couldn't be helped, but…"

"You do not need to say more, Rias." smiled Noah. "I'll spend the next few hours with your mother, but after that, I am in the mood of retraining a cheeky redhead. From the start."

"Eheh." grinned Rias as she released Venelana. "actually, I found something during my latest shopping trip. Something you've probably never seen before. I think you will like it."

"Oh? I look forward to seeing what you found."

Rias winked at Noah and walked away.

"…It's just you and me now, Noah." smiled Venelana. "But do not think I will just roll over. If you want me to become yours, you will have to thoroughly tame me."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." said Noah. "First, I will seal your powers for a while."

Venelana nodded as Noah walked behind her, brushed her hair away to reveal her nape, and drew a Stop rune on her skin.

He then turned her over, and before she could react, threw her over his left shoulder.

"H-How rude! Release me, your barbarian!" gasped Venelana, squirming and starting to hit his back with her fists as Noah walked toward one of the training rooms.

He only laughed softly.

"The Queendom had been invaded, and is now under the control of the merciless barbarians. The defeated Queen is about to be broken in and turned into a humble and docile slave girl for the Barbarian King."

"Never! I will withstand everything you do to me!" replied Venelana, going along with the scenario.

"One of the Queen's most loyal servants, a maid named Grayfia, has been captured previously and turned into a plaything. Will the Barbarian King force her to humiliate herself in front of the Queen? Will she be forced to torture the woman she once served?"

"You monster!"

Using Promise, Noah located the nearest free room in the basement and entered. He dropped Venelana on the bed, none too gently, He made sure to memorize how her dress looked in its tiniest details, as he would recreate it later, before tearing it apart, revealing silky red panties, and no bra.

He also tore away the necklace around her neck. He had something else in mind to adorn her pretty throat.

Venelana was glaring at him as she used her hands to hide her breasts, feeling a bit of genuine anger that he destroyed one of her favorite dresses. But also getting aroused by the roleplay. She was a devil, after all, and both the pursuit of power and submission to a stronger power were ingrained in them. Noah's domineering gaze caused butterflies to appear in her stomach.

Noah created a collar in his hands, seemingly made of solid gold, four centimeters wide and a centimeter thick, decorated with two crimson and three purple gems. It was also shaped like a V in front, to better rest between the wearer's collarbones.

"A better ornament for the Slave Queen." grinned Noah as he closed the collar around her neck, and it locked itself with a click.

He created four solid gold cuffs, also ornamented with gems, and locked them on her wrists and ankles.

"get these things off me!" exclaimed Venelana, both hands pulling on her collar.

And she froze in shock as suddenly, the collar and cuffs were linked together by short golden chains, forcing her hands close to her head.

"Eh?"

Noah didn't intend to tell her the secret of those restraints just yet, and pulled on her panties, removing them.

Pinning her right leg with his own and grabbing her left leg, Noah forced them apart and ran a hand lightly between her legs. Venelana gasped as he inserted a finger and found some wetness.

"As expected, the Queen is a masochist, who gets excited when she is put in chains." said Noah with a mocking smile.

"I'm not… a masochist." gasped Venelana.

"Oh, you will be, by the time your training is complete." declared Noah, inserting a second finger and flexing them, scratching her G-spot. Venelana lifted her hips as if to escape him as she stifled a groan. He was too good with his fingers!

Noah smiled as he carefully observed her reactions to his touch. Venelana was responding nicely to his touch. Her new jewelry pieces were actually golems, that Noah could control with his thoughts.

But none of those pieces had the special enhancement that he often used to shorten someone's training. He wanted to take his time with her, and since she had already accepted their new relationship, he had no reason to cheat.

Venelana's sexy body aroused him, It was easy to see where Rias's huge breasts came from, as Venelana's were just as big, currently nicely framed between her folded arms.

Noah smiled as he transferred his clothes in his inventory, becoming naked almost instantly, and his cock sprang to attention.

Venelana's eyes widened as she stared at it.

"It's time for the Slave Queen to be claimed by her Conqueror."

"No. You can take my body by force, but I will never acknowledge you as my Master!" defiantly said Venelana.

But she couldn't quite control her expression anymore, and Noah didn't need his lie detection ability to know she was looking forward to it. He could see the beginning of a smile, and the lust in her eyes.

She certainly was wet enough, and Noah's finger were replaced by his cock, penetrating her far deeper than his finger could reach.

"Awww…" gasped Venelana, her vaginal walls clenching around the invading rod of flesh as if intending to stop his thrusts by sheer friction alone. It only made the pleasure more intense.

Noah gradually accelerated his pace, and after two minutes, Venelana convulsed as she came.

He didn't stop, and she could already feel a second orgasm building as soon as the first stopped.

The second orgasm came and went, and Noah still didn't stop. If anything, he was increasing his pace!

She was close to her third orgasm when Noah cum into her and slowed down, and a black, stylized heart-shaped mark appeared just above her crotch.

"W-What is… this?" gasped Venelana, her mind hazy from the intense assault on her senses she had just suffered.

She thought she knew a lot about Noah's methods to subjugate his women, but this was new to her.

"The proof of my conquest." smugly replied Noah. "I have marked you as my possession."

"What does it do?" asked Venelana with trepidation. Knowing him, surely this mark would do more to her than just brand her as his slave.

"That will be for you to find out." grinned Noah. "I will only say this: This Crest is currently temporary and will disappear after fifteen days, unless I reapply it by cumming inside you again. If this happens a hundred times, however, it will become permanent."

Before Venelana could ask another question, Noah turned her over, so that her upper body was supported by her hands and elbows, and her ass was invitingly up in the air.

Then he started spanking her.

"Ouch… What is that for?" protested Venelana.

"The Slave Queen has such a spankable ass. it would be a shame to ignore it." said Noah as he continued the spanking.

After around sixty times, Noah stopped, put his hands on her hips for support, and started fucking her roughly again. Soon enough, Venelana was too busy panting and gasping to ask more questions.

That was his plan for training Venelana. Alternating rough, primal sex with impact play, using his bare hands, a flogger, and a crop.

…

"Welcome back, Master, Grayfia." said Kuisha as they teleported inside the Gremory Residence.

"Thank you, Kuisha." smiled Venelana.

"I will be back tomorrow after dinner to bring you to Master, Venelana-sama." said Grayfia, and Venelana nodded.

"Yes. Thank you, Grayfia."

Grayfia nodded and said goodbye to Kuisha before teleporting away. As soon as she was gone, Kuisha looked at her Master with concern. She didn't miss the slight wince on Venelana's face as she sat on the sofa. Or the fact that her usual necklace had been replaced by a golden choker. It was beautiful, but also large enough that it had to be heavy, and with what she knew of the context, it surely was a slave collar more than just an ornament.

"Venelana-sama… how are you feeling? Is there anything I can do for you?"

"I'm fine. A bit sore… I know that guy can be gentle when he wants to, but when he decides to roleplay a brute… well, it is also satisfying in its own way."

"Did he mistreat you, Master?" asked Kuisha.

"We were following an impromptu scenario, him as a barbarian conqueror, me as the queen of a conquered kingdom. He suggested the setting, but I went along with it, to the very end... Don't worry, Kuisha. He didn't do anything I really objected to, and when your turn comes, he will be gentle if you want him to… I understand why Rias and Grayfia fell into his hands... Give me something to drink, please."

"Yes, Master." nodded Kuisha, quickly walking to the kitchen and coming back with a silver tray. On the tray were a glass and a bucket full of ice to cool down a bottle of white wine.

"Thank you, Kuisha. Take another glass, you're drinking with me tonight." said Venelana after she was served.

"Yes, Master."

Kuisha filled a glass for herself and sat beside her Master. After hesitating for a few seconds, she decided to ask.

"Master… This choker… is it a collar?"

"Yes. I can't remove it. So I guess I'll just have to get used to wearing it. A little gaudy for my taste, but I can at least claim it's a choker." shrugged Venelana.

She supposed she should feel grateful for Noah to have turned the wrists and ankle cuffs invisible. That would have been difficult to explain while socializing with her peers. But she didn't feel grateful at all for the golden chastity belt under her clothes.

The devious device, also decorated with a few crimson and purple gems, penetrated her pussy with a replica of Noah's cock, and would sometimes vibrate for a second. Each time this happened, she would have to answer by clenching her muscles as if to squeeze it, or she would receive an unpleasant electric shock.

Noah had told her that it would happen every ten minutes and would only stop at night to allow her to get some sleep. He also warned her that the frequency would slowly ramp up over the next few weeks, until her response became completely instinctive.

"…Master, do you really intend for me to become his slave as well?"

"We are devils, Kuisha. We are conditioned from birth to follow the strong, or reach the top ourselves. If you do not wish to be his slave, challenge him in battle, and win."

"That's impossible!" protested Kuisha.

"Then the second-best option is to be his."

"I understand the logic behind this, Master… It's just…"

"That you need time to wrap your head around it?" gently smiled Venelana.

"…Yes."

"Thankfully, you have time. Noah told me that since I could spend most of my time managing the House, he intended to take his sweet time with me. To savor my submission slowly, as he said. And if you need more time after that, he will likely agree and deal with the Sitri family first."

Kuisha nodded, thinking about Serafall Leviathan, her little sister Sona, and her peerage that was both almost complete, and almost entirely comprised of female members. It would take him a while to go through them.

Probably.