Volume 3 – Chapter 7 – Part 2 – More trouble, A Father and A Dragon’s love to Infinity*

Japan, Kuoh

Nighttime

Skyward Household

Lemon Start

I wasn't expecting this… Reni and Ingvild were the ones in my room. Valerie was supposed to join in but… Apparently, they told her that… Lewd things were about to happen.

In front of me were both of them naked.

"Nnn… Chu, nnn…. Chuupu…"

Reni was licking my member quite diligently; she licked the head hungrily while maintaining eye contact with me. She's become quite bold and forward with this kind of thing, well… We did do it quite a bit during the five years.

I was hesitant at the start but a bit of crying on her part convinced me, so I relented. To her side was Ingvild, who was also joining in the fun tonight… She… Well, wanted to have her first time with me. I don't know what they talked about while I was in Grigori, but, yeah.

"Nnn… Fuu…! Uuu… Nnh, mlhheelh…"

Ingvild licked up and down my shaft as she also kept looking at me, her hand was fondling my balls. A two-way attack from these two.

"In-chan… Come and lick the tip with me… Nnn… Mhlehh…"

Ingvild obeyed and joined Reni. Both of their tongues felt wonderful. Both also felt a bit different and it gave me different stimulants.

Lick ~ Lick ~

"Haaah, aahh….! Jin…! Nnhh...!"

Ingvild moaned out my name as I see her playing with herself with her free hand.

"Haaa… It's been so long… I wanted to do it with you early in the morning… Jin… I thought of doing it at Shuri-san's bathroom with you… Chu~"

Reni let her true thoughts and feelings out… I never would have thought the 'innocent' Reni would say something so… Lewd. Even in Shuri's home, huh? That certainly would have been interesting.

"Jin… Fuuaapuu… Chuupah, hah… You're getting harder…. And it's shaking… Gonna, chuuu, fuaaahhh… Churuu… Cum?"

"Yeah… I'm close…"

"Excuse me… Mghhh… Npuuu ~"

Reni lightly pushed Ingvild aside and swallowed my member whole, at least half of it was inside her mouth. Ingvild stared in awe as Reni began to bob her head, I could feel her tongue also licking me while she blew me.

"Aahh…Reni…that's unfair…"

Ingvild sat there with a small frown and pouting, I gesture for her to come over and she crawls towards me. I lean forward and suck on her nipples.

"Hya?! ~ Geez, Jin… A little warning… Fuah!"

While she complained a little, she liked what I did. I snaked my left hand around back and gave her ass a slap before squeezing it.

"Mmmm!"

Reni being a bit jealous, started to increase her speed while also fondling my balls too. I didn't want to finish like this, so I stopped her.

"Mmm! Jin, why?"

"I'll get started with Ingvild and then you. You two lie there."

As I pointed towards the other side of Ingvild, Reni crawled over there to await her turn. I turn Ingvild into the missionary position and lean forward to capture her lips.

"Mmph… Nmh, ammh… Chu… Nnnh… Nnh, mmh… H-Hauuhh… Slrp… Chuu…"

"Hamh, hafh… Slrp… Chuuhh… Nnh, hafhh…"

I press my still wet member against her slit as we continued our sloppy kiss. I could feel that Reni was feeling a bit jealous and left out. Sorry, Reni… Just bear with it for a little bit. I'll fuck you after Ingvild's first time.

"Hauh ~"

We break the kiss as we stare at each other.

"I-It's embarrassing when you stare too much…"

"So, it's less embarrassing when I'm touching you?"

"I feel like that's a bit different… Hauh…"

I place my hand on her breast and fondle it, I pinch her nipple and that elicits a moan. I also trace the outline of her slit with my erect member.

"Aahh… Hyaaahhh…?!"

Squelch ~ Squelch ~

"Do you want me to put it in… Ingvild…?"

"…"

She turns bright red and gives a tiny nod.

"You'll have to say it properly, then."

"Auh… Y-You're so mean… Ah, fhh… Khh… I… Want… To have sex tonight… P-Please, I want you… D-Dick… Jin…"

"Good girl…"

I slowly insert my member into her, as a reward. Ingvild's eyes widen as she slowly felt me enter her for the first time. I felt myself come across a small barrier; I look at her as she gives me the nod. I then force myself past it.

"Fuuaah!! Kh….! Ah…. Aahh…. It's… Coming… In… Nnnh!!"

I push it all the way to the base after breaking her hymen, holding her tight as I do so. Her entrance squeezes tight around the base of my member as soon as we come together all the way.

"Ghhh, you're so tight, In…"

"Mmh… Fhhh, I think… It's because… It's my first time… And… I don't want to separate from you. Aaahh… I want to be like this…forever… Haanhh, nnh…"

Without a word of warning, Ingvild starts to swing her own hips. I didn't see any blood, so I can assume she broke it during her training. I also start thrusting deep into her, matching her rhythm.

"F-Fuah?! A-Aahh, so strong…! Nnkh, ahn, I feel your dick slamming deep into me… Hnh nnh, aaahh…!"

I hug her tight, so there isn't even a millimeter of space between us as I thrust faster and harder into her. It's a bit frustrating that I can't become closer with any of them no matter how tight or hard I hug them at times like this.

"More… Jin! More….! Stronger…"

She felt the same way, Ingvild wanted it that way, her insides tightening more onto me.

"Ingvild, if you do it more like that, I'll finish quickly than normal…"

"I-It's, okay… You can cum… Just like this… Please…. Let it out inside me… All of it…"

Thrust ~ Thrust ~

She starts to swing her own hips again, matching my own rhythm. Shit, why is she so adorable— No, all of them become even more adorable during times like this… I lost the last bit of my rationality.

Pah ~ Pah~

"Kh…! Ghhh… Ingvild… I'm cumming… I'm gonna cum…!!"

"Hyan?! Ah, ah… Aaahhh….!!!"

"Cumming….!"

Splurt ~ Splur t~

"Fuaaaaaaah….!!! Ahh!! Ahh… Ahhhhh ~~!!!"

I let out my first load of the night inside Ingvild, her body shivers as she also has her own orgasm. I could feel her grip on me tighten.

"Fuah, ah, it's coming out… Jin…. Nh, it's so hot… It's still coming… So much semen in me…"

"Ingvild…"

"Mm, chu… Slrp… Nmh, mmmhh…"

We continue kissing until—

Tug ~ Tug ~

"Mmm…"

Reni had tugged on my arm, we both turned to her as she was blushing, hand down on her own crotch and looking at me teary-eyed. She wanted some of the love as she had started to masturbate while watching Ingvild and I have sex.

"Huhu, don't keep her waiting, Jin… I'm a bit tired so I'll take a break… Chu~"

Ingvild gave me a kiss on the cheek as she encouraged me to do it with Reni next. I nod and move to her side.

"Kiss me, Jin."

"…All right."

Reni demanded a kiss as soon as I switched positions. Ingvild beside her giggled. She was slightly pouting so I leaned in and kissed her.

"Nh… Mmmh… Chu… Chmmh."

Reni broke the kiss and stared into my eyes, the pouting face absent and the feeling of jealousy fading. She wraps her arms around me and pulls me closer.

"Come, Jin…"

I place my member against her soaking wet slit. I rub my member against it, mixing my cum and her juices together.

"Nh… Fhhnn… Nhh, khh… Nhh…. Please don't tease me…"

Satisfied with this, I slowly move my hips forward until I hit the deepest part of her, once I did, she—

"J-Jin… I'm sorry…!! ~~"

Eh? I felt Reni's insides tighten even more as she shivered. Did she just… Cum?

"Haa…. Haa… Please… Give me a mo—"

Thrust!

I pull back and thrust back forcefully.

"Hyuuuuuh?! Hih…? Aahh…  Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Reni's eyes roll to the back of her head as she screams loudly and spasms all over again. I then start to thrust with a faster rhythm than earlier with Ingvild, knowing that she can take this…

"Aaahhh!! Aaahhh!! J-Jin… W-Wait s-slow down!! I-I can't stop… C-Cumming…. C-Cumming again!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Tongue out and drooling, Reni had a happy smile on her face as she lovingly stares up at me. I glance to my side and could see Ingvild was shocked.

"J-Jin~ you're being m-mean right now~ hyaaa~ aaahhnn~"

I kiss her forehead and grin.

"I hope to see that face again, you were making a really cute one there, Reni."

"Hiih, Hiuuuuh~"

Thrust ~ Thrust ~ Pah ~ Pah~

I start moving my member inside her furiously, I vigorously massage her boobs as I continue to wildly swing my hips. When I'm like this, it's usually when I'm with Akeno, Kuroka, Reni, or Grayfia. A weird primal instinct takes over me.

"Ahhh...! Fuah! Ah… My boobs… My boobs are sensitive!! Fueeeh… Jin is bullying me…. Ahhh… Nnnhh… I can't stop cumming.... Hiiii....!"

I lean forward and kiss her again— Reni involuntarily wrapped her legs around my waist, giving me no chance of pulling away…. I never planned to though.

"Mhleh… Chuu… Juru… Haaa… J-Jin… A big one… A big one ishhh coming….! D-Don't let me go… Ever…!"

Pah ~ Pah ~

"Yeah… I won't…"

"Jin… Jin… Cum with me… Cum with me on the big one…"

Reni pulls away from me as she gives me a bright smile, I felt my heart tighten when I saw that smile… Geez…

Thrust ~Thrust ~

As I was motivated by that, my piston movements regained life.

"Khh… Nnh… Aaahhh! Haah… Aaahh… Ahahhh…!"

Reni quivers and shakes with every thrust I make, her eyes widen with worry.

"I… I nearly came… But I held back… Haah… Haah… Jin… Hurry…!"

Reni felt proud of herself, but then immediately closed her eyes… Still trying to fight it back… This is adorable. But she can just lose herself she doesn't need to…

"I… I am not forcing myself…!"

Apparently gaining the ability to mind read, I let out a chuckle.

"Okay, I'll stop holding back then."

I started to thrust faster and harder into her, each thrust hitting her womb's entrance. Reni's eyes are completely open as she was beginning to lose her own inner battle.

"Hih?! Hiuh?! Nnnhh… Kyaaauuhhh?! Ahh… Nooo… H-Haiiihhnnn….!"

"Don't worry Reni, I'm close too…"

"Together… Fhhnn… Aahhh… I'm so happy…! Fuah, ah… Nnnghh…! Aahh… I can't hold it in anymore… I'm cumming… Jin!!!"

Pah pah pah~

"Nnh… Aah, cumming… I'm cumming…. Fuah, ah… Aahh!"

"I'm cumming… Cumming… Reni…!!!"

Like I did earlier, I pulled back further and thrust back in full force, smacking against her womb as I let out my semen inside her.

Splurt ~ Splurt ~

"Hih…. Aaahh! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

It was strangely her happiest-sounding orgasm yet.

"Hih! Hyah! Ah! Nkhhhhh!"

I felt Reni's body relax as we just lay there hugging each other. That was intense… But, I'm really not satisfied yet…

"I'm sorry, Reni, Ingvild… I'm still horny as hell."

Both girls giggle as they accompany me for the rest of our time.

Lemon End

…

Thankfully, we hadn't eaten dinner yet, well, I didn't they did. Since I did say I was going back to the Underworld to eat, but I did cook for them so they were satisfied with it. I also had put up a time dilation barrier.

Six hours had passed since then, and the two girls were sleeping soundly next to me. I had cleaned up the sheets and our bodies before they fell asleep. I would rather not have the stench of semen stuck here.

I pick up Reni first and bring her back to her room. She snuggled into me when I picked her up. How can a creature like this be so adorable? I lay her down and cover her up. I walked back and did the same with Ingvild, she… Was knocked out completely.

Since it was her first time, she struggled to keep up with my change of pace. However, most girls did at the beginning, even when we did other lewd acts before doing it for the first time. I put her on her bed and go back to the living room.

Confirming that everything was where it should be and that Valerie hadn't woken up during our rowdy evening, I go back to the Underworld.

…

Underworld

Gremory Territory

When I teleported back everyone was sitting down relaxing.

"Yo, I'm back."

"You had sex didn't you nya?"

"...…."

Everyone was about to greet me back when Kuroka said that, instead they just shook their heads and turned back to what they were doing.

"It's not that strange, Jin. Grayfia admitted so earlier, nya. I can guess Reni… And Ingvild, oh congratulations on her, she finally lost it nya~"

"Nee-sama… Stop being so vulgar."

"I'm just being honest nya, anyway, Jin— Fuck us later, alright nya?"

I just nodded without saying another word, thankfully Azazel and Baraqiel weren't here… But Venelana was at the corner of the room, smiling and reading a book.

"So, did you guys have dinner yet?"

"No, we haven't yet, but it should be soon, right mother?"

"Yes, it should be soon."

Moving things along, Rias answers my question and Venelana agrees with her. Well, at least I still have time to relax.

…

Later that Night

Dinner had finished hours ago and I was in my room with Akeno and Kuroka. Asia was told to come back in around ten minutes… These two need some attention.

"Ingvild, Reni, and Grayfia's smell are coming from you, we want our turn nya~"

"Mmm! I want some love too, Jin."

"Okay then, let's get it done. You two are quite demanding."

…

Twelve hours of fucking later, both girls were fast asleep. I swear their stamina for sex is increasing, or they've just gotten used to me. I already did the usual and cleaned up, so I snap my fingers and teleport the two of them back to their rooms since they're still busy tomorrow.

"Jin-san?"

"Excuse me."

"Oh, Asia come in, oh, Xenovia too."

Looks like Xenovia decided to join Asia. I had no problems with that. Asia knew why she had to leave for a little bit. We lay down and get comfortable before drifting off to sleep.

…

Next day

"Shigune-san and Natsume-san are moving in next week?"

"Yeah, they told me yesterday when I visited Grigori, oh right, your mom wants to see you, Akeno and Asia."

I was outside with the Gremory group. I was about to leave to meet up with Serafall, then go back to my home in Kuoh to fetch Valerie. Once I get everyone, I'll go to Kyoto to meet up with Yasaka. I had texted her earlier in the morning.

"Sure thing~"

"Y-Yes! I want to see Shuri-okaa-sama too!"

Mother Shuri, huh? You're really liking this new family dynamic with the Himejima's Asia… At the very least everyone is a bit calmer this time around.

"Alright, good luck with training and I'll see you guys… Well when I do."

…

Sitri Territory

I had teleported outside the gates of the Sitri mansion, luckily for me, Serafall was there….to my surprise, both Lady and Lord Sitri were there with Sona and Tsubaki.

"Hey."

"Oh, Jin! Are you ready?"

"We'll need to go back and get Valerie, but after that, yeah, we'll get going to Kyoto again. It's been a while, Cyril Sitri, Isolde Sitri."

Cyril Sitri, or Lord Sitri it doesn't seem like he's gotten the same disease as Misla Bael yet, Isolde Sitri or Lady Sitri was also still in top health, I couldn't see anything wrong with either of them.

"Jin-kun, it's been quite some time, take care of my daughters now, yes?"

"Um, sure thing?"

Both? What did he mean by that? No— What the hell did Sera tell them? I can see that Sona was just sighing beside her parents, Tsubaki had her usual stoic expression. Isolde just nods at me without saying anything.

"Sona, Tsubaki? Why are you guys here? Aren't you going to be training?"

"We will, I just wanted to… See my Onee-sama off."

"I'm so lucky, for So-tan to see me off~"

Serafall tried to hug her but Sona dodged, making the Satan pout.

"Fine! I'll just hug Jin!"

She lunged at me but I didn't dodge. This just made it easier to teleport her.

"We'll get moving then. Goodbye for now."

"Bye bye~"

Her family waved at us as we left.

…

Japan, Kuoh

Skyward Household

When I teleported back to my home with Serafall in tow, I felt that all three girls were in the dining room so I walked there.

"Good morning, sleep well?"

They turn and smile at me. They nod and continue eating. It looks like Reni and Ingvild made some breakfast. It looks like something they would make…

"Are we heading to Kyoto now, Jin?"

"Yeah, we'll go once you're done eating. Do you two have any plans?"

"No, team Slash/Dog doesn't have any missions today. How long will you be in Kyoto for, Jin?"

If all goes well, we'll be there just for the day or a few hours at most. Unless some unforeseen circumstances force me to stay there.

"Just a few hours or most of the day, unless you know, something happens there."

Reni and Ingvild look at each other and nod. I know where this is going…

"Can we go?"

"Sure, thing. Just get ready."

I snap my fingers and wear the same black suit I wore during the Peace Conference. We're heading there for business after all.

A few minutes later everyone was ready. All three of them were wearing their usual clothing, they nod and we teleport away.

…

Urakyoto

I had teleported just outside the castle Yasaka lived in. Once there the guards see me and give me permission to go through—

Slam!

"…?"

An unknown man I hadn't seen before leaves the castle looking angry… No, that's no man, but a youkai… He had nine fox tails— A nine-tailed fox? A male? I haven't seen him before… He had the typical kitsune ears, blonde but he looked pissed off. He was also wearing a red-orange kimono.

"…I'm leaving."

"Yes!"

The male kitsune muttered as he left and walked past the guards. We look at each other as his anger increases. He made a 'tch' sound and kept walking. What's his deal? Did you have a falling out with Yasaka?

Ignoring whatever just happened we continue on inside; I locate the two's auras and walk towards them. They were at the same place as I first met them, so I pushed the doors open.

Upon arrival, I saw that they didn't look too happy. They looked up and smiled strainedly.

"Ah, Jin welcome…"

Kunou got up quickly and ran to me. She hugged my leg without saying anything.

"Uh, is something the matter?"

Yasaka shakes her head.

"I'll discuss it with you later, Jin. Let's talk about the alliance, shall we?"

Yasaka pushes aside her personal feelings for now and acts like the leader of her faction. Taking a serious expression, she gestures for us to sit down, so we do. I summoned the documents that she needed to read through.

Serafall changes sides and sits beside Yasaka. The two of them started to read through them all. Yasaka had a few questions and Serafall answered them professionally.

Kunou was on my lap as I pet her. The other three girls joined me. All of them took turns petting Kunou, comforting her, and trying to ease whatever troubles she was struggling through.

"Pardon me."

A familiar voice comes into the room, she puts a tray down full of cups of tea and drinks. It was Sharon, it's been a while since I last saw her, but she looks well.

"Jin-sama, Ingvild-sama, Lavinia-sama, Serafall-sama and Valerie-sama, welcome to Urakyoto. I hope you enjoy your stay."

"Sharon-chan~ it's been a while, how are you? Also, call me Reni~"

"As you wish. I have been well, Reni-sama. I hope all of you are in great health too. Jin-sama, Lianne-sama told me that you were successful with the alliance with the Irish Gods? Congratulations."

Sharon and Lianne probably used the rings' telepathy or communication feature to communicate with each other.

Yasaka looks back up as she smiles at us. Serafall started to mutter 'Hmm-hmm~' and explains to Yasaka what I had done there making her smirk.

"Ara ara~ to think you would be aiming for Irish Goddesses as well, quite bold of you, Jin~"

"…"

Her usual attitude and the 'ara ara' weren't all there, so whatever is bothering these two, probably involves that other nine-tailed fox. I didn't answer as the two of them shifted back to discussing the documents.

"I'll head out and walk around with Kunou. I'll be back when you're done."

I leave while carrying Kunou. It's bothering me and I want to find out what's going on. Kunou guides me around their home and we reach her bedroom quickly. Once there I open the door and step through.

Kunou's room was large, mostly made of wood and stone, it was in the traditional Japanese style. She also had a private veranda, we go over there and sit down. There was a view of a secluded forest area in Urakyoto before us.

"Kunou, what's… Bothering you and your mother?"

Shiiing!

Both dragon heads on my necklace shine, and Irene and Ophis appear. Irene sits on my right and Ophis sits beside Kunou.

"Speak, we, can help."

"That's right, Kunou. I know that Jin will be talking about this with your mother soon enough, maybe cluing him in a few details will make it easier?"

I pat her head again as I use a calming and soothing effect on her. I could gradually feel her relax as she lets out a tired sigh.

"….That man from earlier…. Was apparently my… Father? I-It was the first time I met him. Once mother found out that he came she became tense… Their talk started out calm and civil, but it eventually turned sour."

So that was Yasaka's previous husband, or at least the one responsible for the birth of Kunou. I wonder what happened between them? But didn't Yasaka say they left on good terms? Maybe whatever they spoke about was what made them a bit sour toward each other.

Sorry Kunou, I'll take a look at your memories.

...…

...…

I see, East Youkai Faction, huh? While he lives there, he's not an official member but has involved some of the rowdier youths there. Sacred Gear users are detested there, but the hatred was only amplified by the attacks of Hero Factions.

Though, if they were on more… Amicable terms then there would only be one faction that represents the entire youkai race, right? The East Youkai Faction is based in the Kanto region of Japan and is led by a youkai called Nurarihyon.

Nurarihyon had an agreement with the Five Principal Clans such as the Himejima Clan to protect each of their territories.

But that agreement was broken which resulted in some of the members of his faction becoming hostile to the clans. At some point in the past, he became acquainted with the Nekomata; Fujimai, and later her daughter Kuroka as well.

To cut a long story short, Zahroak, the name of the nine-tailed fox husband of Yasaka, came to and tried to persuade Yasaka to abandon her role as the leader of her faction and instead join him over at the East faction.

Obviously, Yasaka declined. She was mostly confused as to why he would approach her after all this time and why would he start playing family all of a sudden. She tried asking him but he was being vague with his answers or just kept trying to persuade her.

It eventually turned into a shouting match, Kunou covered her ears and turned away. Therefore, I didn't know what was said after that.... Haaa.... What the hell did I get myself into? No, there has to be more to this.

Zahroak can't just come here and want to be the family man all of a sudden…is the West Youkai involved in this? My gut feeling is telling me no, then my next bet is Khaos Brigade, but their attacks don't happen till later on… Are they trying to fast forward it? Or did this guy get roped into something and is in over his head?

"Greed. Find Zahroak, enter his shadow, and listen in to everything he has to say, who he talks to, and anything else. Report back to me this evening."

"Hah."

Greed came out of my shadow as he kneels in front of me and then vanishes. Kunou was a bit surprised but I just put her on my lap and started to pet her for a while. Ophis and her were talking about random things.

Looks like my trip here will be extended. Whatever, as long as I can nip this problem then it's whatever.

"Irene, I'm a bit surprised you came out."

"Am I not allowed to be concerned for a friend?"

Point taken, Irene and Yasaka did become good friends over the five years, the same with Grayfia. After scanning Urakyoto, I did not find any 'spies'. But there were a few weird signatures in Kyoto….

"So—"

"We will be helping, Jin."

Irene interrupts me and Ophis nods beside Kunou. Very well then, these two are close to the kitsune mother and daughter duo. I also like Yasaka and Kunou so I won't just abandon them.

[Jin-sama, they are finished.]

I hear Sharon's voice and the transceiver appears. I nod and tell the rest we'll be going back. Irene and Ophis decided to come with us so we made our way back over there.

…

"Ara? Irene and Ophis, welcome~"

"I'm here, Yasaka."

"Mmm."

Yasaka and the two dragons greet each other. I sit back down and look at Yasaka and Serafall. The Leviathan gives me a thumbs up.

"I was about to sign this, Jin. Since Serafall is here, she'll be signing it too."

I nod and Yasaka proceeds to sign it, followed by Serafall, and finally me. This alliance was meant to happen after the events of Asgard, but that changed...then what will happen during that time? Yasaka won't get kidnapped since Sharon is here, and they're much more powerful…

Speculating won't lead me anywhere and I can't even look into the future… I create a copy for Serafall and give it to her. I'll stay here, for a day or so, I have no idea how long until that nut job will try and come back here.

I'm also curious about those weird signatures around Kyoto…. I don't have anyone that suits recon, I had Greed and Antares do that back in TLOHAG…. I should make two more. Who though… I'll make a decision tonight.

"Well, that's done. What do you want to do, Sera?"

"Mouuu… This was done too quickly! I was told to go back as soon as possible by Sirzechs-chan. Jin, who's next after this?"

"Greek Gods wants to meet me, but if you mean by Alliance? Then Asgard. I'm just waiting to be approached by other Pantheons and factions."

"Any in particular?"

"…For personal reasons, I will make contact with the Shinto Gods soon, though it's most likely after the second term starts. I'll be limited by then, but whatever I'll just send in my Avatar to take the classes."

"Okay…. Ugh, I'll just head back to the Underworld then…"

Serafall comes over to me and hugs me, I kiss her on the side of the cheek and whisper into her ear.

"Let's talk about us soon, alright?"

She nods in approval and teleports away. I sigh and look back at Yasaka.

"So, mind if we stay here?"

"I do not mind, Jin."

"Thanks… This may be a bit sudden but I'll be taking the girls with me to Kyoto. Sharon keep watch over Urakyoto… I found some unknown energies around Kyoto and want to check them out."

"Yes, Jin-sama."

I could see a hint of worry from Yasaka but I shook my head. I'll deal with the situation, whatever it may be. Perhaps it has something to do with what's happening now? Who knows, but I'll verify it myself.

"Leave this to me, Yasaka…call me if he shows up again. Let's go."

"I'll stay here with her, Jin."

"Me too."

Irene speaks up and I nod, they're friends— Close ones, I'll feel reassured having Irene there, the same with Ophis, looks like she wants to be with Kunou. I left the room before she could answer. The girls followed after me.

…

Yasaka

"H-Him? What does he—"

"He knows, well, Kunou told us earlier. But that's just him being a worrywart, but do call him when that youkai fox comes back."

"…Kunou?"

"I…I only told him my father came by to visit, I didn't tell Jin anything else… But I didn't know anything else since I…"

I hug my daughter and reassure her that she didn't do anything wrong… So he knows, he met him then… He did storm out through the front entrance earlier.

"Jin can read memories you know. He may have read Kunou's memory to know a bit more, he may have not said it out loud to you yet, Yasaka, but he does love you quite deeply. The same as his current lovers."

"…"

I could feel my own cheeks heat up and turn red. How embarrassing, I'm older than Jin and such things being said are making a woman of my age blush… Am I losing my touch?

"Who knows? What will happen before we leave here."

Irene was smirking at me… I would like to believe that our relationship will change before he leaves again.

…

Jin Skyward

"Any idea on what this is, Jin?"

Ingvild asked me as they walked beside me. I have my hunches but nothing concrete, I don't feel any demonic energy from them, so Devils are out of the question, the same with Fallen Angels. So, they may be human.

"Humans, maybe stray magicians? I'm not sure. Alright, gather around we'll teleport to the Kyoto tower."

I turn us all invisible before leaving.

…

Kyoto

It was summer, so there would be a lot of people here, both local and tourists. I had taken the precaution of turning us invisible before teleporting here. This should be the highest point of Kyoto, well man-made at least. I can use this point to locate all the unknown signatures and energies.

"…."

I don't like that, why are they here? I felt these signatures before… The ones that were the same as the Dimensional Gap…. The Wizards of Oz… Is this what Bellion warned me about months ago? He hadn't said anything after that so I assumed they were still harmless.

Nyarlathotep, what did you do now?

"Jin?"

"Two different signatures. I believe two different stray magician groups are co-operating with each other… Hell— Maybe they're part of the Khaos Brigade."

I look at Reni and her eyes widen.

"I-Is it…?"

"Wizards of Oz and some other one I'm not too sure about. Let's go."

Glenda, Augusta, and formally Walburga. Unless Nyarlathotep did some last-minute fuckery as she said… Did she revive Augusta…? She can't take control of Reni anymore so I don't need to worry about that.

But their brand-new power ranks remain unknown… I am unable to locate them, so she's definitely involved. We teleport away. Two robbed mages were hiding in a random alley in Kyoto. They were startled when we teleported in.

"Shit! We've been found! Retreat— Ugh!"

Binding them to the spot and sealing their powers is quite convenient. I walk up to them an—

Boom!

"...Suicide. They put some sort of spell that would detonate if they were compromised… Do you think death will work?"

I stomp the ground and forcefully revive the two mages, they look at me in complete disbelief, I touch their heads and look through their memories.

I see… Instead of Walburga leaving the Wizards of Oz, she just created the 'Hexennacht' as a sub-group for the Wizards of Oz and she became their leader. As I predicted, Augusta has been revived and she still has the Sacred Gear [Incinerate Anthem].

Incinerate Anthem is considered as one of the Holy Relics, alongside the True Longinus (Holy Spear), Sephiroth Graal (Holy Grail), Alphecca Tyrant (Holy Nail), and the Shroud of Turin. It is the 'Holy Cross' on which Christ was crucified.

According to what I read before and Walburga, the Incinerate Anthem is an independent-Avatar type Sacred Gear with its Balance Breaker taking on the form of whatever object/being it is bound to.

Additionally, according to Tobio Ikuse, it doesn't need a host to operate, which is similar to the Regulus Nemea in the present era.

But there's nothing about Glenda, the only thing in this one's mind is that she went off to do her own research with permission of Augusta… There were more figures that weren't clear, these guys are clearly minions and fodder.

"…August is alive."

"Bu—"

"Nyarlathotep revived her. They seem to have more members in the Wizards of Oz. I can assume they've joined Khaos Brigade. Things just got a little more complicated."

"…..."

Reni is still bothered by this, after finding out the truth about Glenda during her fight against Augusta, she had her mental breakdown and August took control of her body. Thankfully Tobio and Vali were able to defeat her and rescue Reni.

But Reni has been chasing the ghost of Glenda for years now… She's managed to avoid her; it looks like I'll be dragged into their not-so-happy reunion.

Grip

"…?"

"I'll be fine, Jin. I can fight her— Them when the time comes. I have you and everyone else now… I'll be fine."

Reni had a look of pure determination… Looks like I was the one underestimating you— Reni, forgive me. Yeah, let's beat the shit out of them when the time comes. I look back at the stray magicians who served no purpose anymore.

"[Hakai]."

I erase them from existence since they don't have relevant information anymore… The others hadn't noticed them yet, since they died but then were brought back to life. I snap my finger and prevent any kind of teleportation magic or ability to be used apart from mine.

I gathered the girls up again and teleport to the other group of Stray magicians.

"What the fuck?! Shit! It's the Midd—"

I repeat the process and these guys basically had the same information… Useless, next…. When we arrived at the final group I bound and sealed their powers as well as destroyed the detonation magic on them.

"Now, show me what you have."

...Why are Nilrem and Hexennacht working together— No fuck that, they're part of Khaos Brigade, why are they helping… Zahroak? I can't even understand that psycho foxes' crazy mumblings, even from this magician's perspective.

But I did hear Yasaka and Kunou's names being repeated a few times…is he planning on kidnapping them? Then what will happen to the shenanigans that include the Hero faction and Kyoto?

I can only rely on Greed to find me something useful then. The memories are too vague, incomplete, or irrelevant garbage. I'll keep this barrier around Kyoto then… I'll change it to allowing the West Youkai Faction and anyone else that's associated with me to teleport then.

"…You guys can go back if you want. I'll keep looking around."

"I'll go back, I'm still worried about Kunou."

"Mmm, me too."

"I see, but don't tell them anything yet, I'll do it during dinner tonight. Tell them that."

"Mmm, okay, Jin."

Ingvild and Valerie agreed, but Reni shook her head and decided to stay with me. I nod and teleport them back to Yasaka's home. Before they left I removed the invisibility on all of us.

"Are we going to search for some sort of base?"

"Yeah, since I've sealed away any ways of teleporting in or out, they'll need to buckle down and hide as well as plan."

…

Reni and I were in a forested part of Kyoto, there were a few youkais there and we greeted them. I felt a bit of magic here, but it's probably due to the youkai around…

"Greetings, Jin-sama."

"Hey, have you guys seen anything… Suspicious lately? Like magicians around here? Robe, acting suspicious, anything at all?"

"Suspicious…?"

The youkais there repeat the word and look at each other questioningly. One of them perks up—a youkai with black wings and an orange beak for a mouth.

"I'm not sure if it might be relevant but… I did see some… I guess cosplayers in blue robs? They were saying that they were going to a little con. I'm sorry I didn't catch where they said it would be at. But they went that way."

A con? Like conventions? But blue robs like the magicians from Nilrem. The youkai points towards the west.

"I see, thank you. That's quite useful, actually."

"Y-Yes! Glad to be of h-help!"

The youkai stiffens as the others snicker at him. Reni and I then leave, going towards where the youkai was pointing at.

"I can sense some traces of magic."

"Yeah."

Reni takes the lead and starts walking down a path, turning corners and finally arriving at… A wall. She touches it and a small ripple effect happens… A barrier of sorts? No, it's—

"Illusion magic, like the one used by Acacius."

The one where Kouki and her went to France? Interesting, well it's magic, so some spells can be common, I guess. Reni touches it and dispels it, from what I heard from her before it took her a while to get past.

Once dispelled a new entrance that led into the ground appeared before us. I cast my own illusion magic behind me to ensure that no random passerby stumbles on this. Reni and I descend the narrow stairs that eventually lead to an even narrower hallway.

There were candles that lit it up, a rectangular shape hole was cut into the wall and the candles were placed there. It was damp and not maintained, this was either from the old generation or haphazardly created.

I turn us back invisible as I felt multiple auras towards where we were going. Once there we could see multiple individuals in the blue rob.

"Is that stupid fox still in Kyoto?"

"Yes, but he's becoming more and more unstable, if he loses it… Then it can spell disaster even for us. He's what's known as Daiyoukai as well as a Kyuubi Kitsune, he's already at Ultimate-class in strength, comparable to the leader of West Youkai Faction."

"If he transforms then he can kill most of us? Haaa quite troubling. Very well, make sure he doesn't do that. Just go along with his whims."

What appeared to be the leader gives out some instructions to his subordinates. They answer enthusiastically and leave through teleportation circles.

"Fool, he was chosen to be able to consume the red vial and he goes insane? What good is he for then? From a mere Middle-class Kyuubi Kitsune to Ultimate-class that can rival his former wife. A failure from birth, what a joke."

"Tch, Alice will be more annoying when this idiot kicks the bucket… A monster and youkai faction in Khaos Brigade, huh? There's more of us now… Whatever, I'll make use of him— If we can kidnap Yasaka then—"

I seal his powers, chain him to the ground, and remove any detonation magic on him. He's caught off guard and couldn't do anything. Interesting…. Thank you for randomly babbling to yourself, you idiot.

A new faction, huh? Monsters and Youkai's uniting? And this individual named Alice… Whatever, I'll just read his memories for now…

"..."

The Monster and Youkai faction, formally named 'Monkai Association' was a new faction within Khaos Brigade, joining around the same time as Azrael's group, they're mostly shrouded in mystery.

But from what I can tell, that they have… A leader, four below called 'Next Dolls' and everyone else. Not much is known about them since they're quite secretive, but they were made up of monsters and youkais who were strays, outcasts or that abandoned their dwelling, group, or previous faction for one reason or another.

A new home, but in reality, they are just being used… I wonder who the leader is… No, it has to be this 'Alice' youkai or monster, right? I will assume that the prominent members were given Azrael's blood so they're even more powerful…

....Wizards of Oz, Hexennacht, Glenda, and the new Monkai Association, more and more problems keep popping up… Fuck it, I'll deal with them when the time comes, for now, Zahroak. Since he's consumed the blood of Azrael I can assume he's hidden. Even while imprisoned you're a pain.

"[Hakai]."

I erase the mage and turn to Reni.

"I got the info, let's leave. Those magicians are weak, the only thing we need to worry about is Zahroak losing control and attacking Urakyoto, Kyoto, or both. Whatever the hell is wrong with him, I'll find out from Yasaka or when I read his memories."

"Okay…"

She agrees and we leave the place.

…

Urakyoto

Nighttime

When Reni and I arrived, we found everyone just talking and relaxing, there was still an hour left before dinner is ready, so I was with Reni and Ingvild relaxing in the same room that Yasaka had given me from before.

Yasaka and Kunou appeared to be in better spirits when we arrived, so it looks like what the girls did work. Irene and Ophis were still out and about, and Valerie was with Kunou getting more and more friendly with her.

I could tell that Yasaka wanted to talk to me, we'll do that after dinner and before we sleep. For extra precaution I covered the entire Urakyoto with another barrier, only an Outer God can break through it.

"….I should form an alliance with Grauzauberer, I'll need to meet up with Mephisto Pheles, he's the current Chairman, right?"

"…Eh? Do you want to form an alliance with Grauzauberer? I-I can certainly introduce you to him."

"Alright, just give me his contact info and I'll speak with him in the future. Where are the current headquarters at? The state of California?"

Reni nods at my question, I summon a piece of paper and pen, she takes it from me and starts writing. Once finished she hands it back to me. I look at it and it had his phone number and where the place was at.

"You have a lot of freedom, huh? Does he not need you that much?"

"No…though my mission was mostly to help Grigori and that's when I formally joined team Slash/Dog…and everything else that happened…before the Three Great Powers signed the treaty t—"

"Grauzauberer had a long ongoing relationship with the Grigori even prior to the Kuoh Treaty which was kept a secret from the other factions, as they worked together to resolve several incidents, right?"

"Yes.... I wonder how my life would have turned out if we were born at the same time, and met during that time in my life…"

"..."

It's a type of what if that isn't exactly achievable, even if I go back in time and do that… What will happen to the current you? I won't take that risk, Reni. Even if you suffered quite a bit.

"There's no use in wondering in what if's Reni, we can only move forward towards the future. We can't keep looking back and wonder… 'What if I did x' It's even more complicated because it's Jin we're talking about."

Ingvild who was silently listening in to our conversation while on her phone finally joined in.

"I had those same thoughts, but I'm glad I'm awake and alive right now. I get to live in this day and age with Jin and everyone else. I have no regrets."

Knock ~ Knock ~

We heard a knock at the door and a maid came in— It was Sharon.

"Jin-sama, Reni-sama, Ingvild-sama dinner is ready. Please come to the dining room."

"I see, alright, dinner time."

…

We had been eating dinner for the last seven minutes while happily chatting away. I didn't want to sour the mood by bringing it up too soon, so I kept silent while eating. Greed should also be back later in the evening.

"Jin."

Yasaka stops eating and calls out my name. Everyone turns to look at her. She had a serious expression on her face.

"What did you find out earlier? The… Unknown signatures."

I guess she'll bring it up herself then, saving me the effort of trying to find the right time. I nod and tell them what happened during our investigation, about the Stray magicians, the involvement of Khaos Brigade, and her former husband.

"…Why… Why would he…?"

"I don't know, all I know is from reading his memories, he was muttering both your names."

"…I see."

After that, the conversation ended. I'll talk to her about him later. We tried to lighten the mood but it was clear that Yasaka wasn't feeling too happy about what she just heard. Does she still have feelings for that guy? If she does then I'll give up, try to save him, and all that jazz.

[Partner—]

No, it's fine Ddraig, I'll find out soon, just chill, alright?

…

The girls entered the bath first and I stepped in alone. I didn't think it would be a wise idea to walk in there at the same time today. Even when Yasaka tried to ask me to join her, I declined. It didn't feel right. Irene had retreated back into the necklace while Ophis wanted to sleep with Kunou.

It's been around two hours since then and Reni, Ingvild, and Valerie were fast asleep. They all slept in the same room as me. It should be soon when Greed gets back. I could also feel that Yasaka was still awake.

It's time to go. I break free from the sleeping girls' grasp and leave the room. Once out, I follow Yasaka to her current location. She was near the top of the castle and in a balcony-type area. I climb up a few flights of stairs and through a few hallways before finding the spot she was… Well just standing at.

"Hey, couldn't sleep?"

I join her as she looks at me a bit surprised. She smiles at me and looks back at the view in front of us. From where we were we could see the majority of the town below. I could still feel many of the youkai up and about.

"No… Just a lot of things on my mind…. Are you here to find out more about what happened between myself and my husband?"

"Was I that obvious?"

I grin at her as she chuckles. She grabs my arm and leans onto me. We stay silent for a few seconds before Yasaka starts to speak.

"…I would like to start by saying I do not love that man anymore."

"I—"

"I can tell from the look you gave earlier during dinner, Jin. I've been alive longer than you, don't try to hide it. You were worried, weren't you?"

"…"

Yasaka laughs at my silence and continues on.

"We met when I was still quite young, would you believe me when I say that I only met him around two hundred and thirteen years ago? I was single and a previous head— My father and mother were still leaders of this faction."

"It's quite rare to have so many nine-tailed foxes around you know? But those were my parents, two Kyuubi's that met, fell in love and I was born. A hundred years before I met my husband, 'that' incident happened."

"King Ghidorah, was it? In its infant state, that creature attacked Kyoto, and my parents joined the fight against it… And they both died. Once that was done, I was the only Kyuubi Kitsune left in Urakyoto, the 'Princess' and had to take up the mantle of faction leader."

"I was young and naïve, the more manipulative elder youkai's at the time tried to take advantage of that, the same with the Easter Youkai Faction leader Nurarihyon. I nearly signed this faction away to him but I gained a bit of common sense and stopped myself."

"I met my husband at the time. I genuinely thought it was true love. I even wondered and compared it to the love and romance I saw from my parents… But he was a 'wanderer' and didn't stay in one place. So, we rarely met."

"Once I started to grow and mature more, becoming a true and real leader of this faction, he came back into my life. This was only a few years ago… I thought those feelings were long behind me by then but… I was proven wrong."

"We got drunk, one thing led to another and I was pregnant. But I love my daughter Kunou dearly, I would never utter those words of her being a mistake… After that night he left again. When I found out I was pregnant I tried to contact him, but all attempts were ignored."

"So, for a short time, I had a bit of a negative view of men because of him. I resented him for ignoring me, ignoring my love, and abandoning us, abandoning his daughter. But… I loved Kunou, I loved my daughter."

"So, I raised Kunou by myself. She's grown into a fine young princess, no? And then you came, it was a strange feeling. I was just teasing you at the time and now look at where I am now."

"It's quite well known in the supernatural world that dragons and those who possess Dragon Sacred Gear are able to naturally gather both friends and foes alike, in addition to males being able to attract women and easily form harems."

"I wanted to test you. You came into the supernatural scene out of nowhere, became the Middleman, and announced your intentions of gathering a harem. You know, many wondered if you were just a plain old pervert."

Yeah, I'm aware of that…! But I have embraced it— No, I don't give a shit, I want this and they can't damn stop me.

"So, I was very surprised when you shoved me off and rejected me that night in the bath. You even shocked more beings once they found out about your win over the God of Thunder, Thor."

"So, is that when you changed your stance on me or something?"

Yasaka nods and laughs to herself. I could feel a bit of the tension in her leaving.

"Every time I tried to seduce you, you rejected me. That hurt, you know! But the more things you did around the supernatural world, the more I became interested. Peace so you can just relax with your future harem and lovers? What insane fellow would do such a thing?"

"You were kind to us even though you weren't obligated to. You acted like a father to Kunou even after you scared her the first time, ufufu."

Ugh, I already apologized a lot to her about that… She's not even bothered by that anymore so I can rest easy.

"You slowly replaced that man in my heart. Kunou finally had a father figure in her life, though it was short-lived since you managed to make both mother and daughter fall for you."

She lifts her head from my shoulder. I could feel her looking at me so I turned to look at her too. I had seen many sides of Yasaka during those five years in the [Pocket Dimension]. However, if I have to be truthful, this was the first time I've seen her smile like that.

"Jin, thank you for coming into our lives."

I don't know how to respond to this so I just awkwardly chuckle and scratch the back of my head.

"No problem, Yasaka."

"Moouuu! I just confessed my love to you for real and this is how you respond, Jin?!"

Yasaka puffs up her cheeks like a frustrated teenager at my lackluster response… Sorry I'll fix it.

"Right… Hold on, let me think of something…"

Yasaka nods as she continues to stare at me. I close my eyes and after thinking about it for a full minute, I draw a blank. I sigh and look at Yasaka again. Actions speak louder than words.

"I'm sorry, I can't think of a good response, but will this do?"

I leaned forward and captured her lips; I could see that Yasaka was shocked. We already kissed before but, I guess that was just in the heat of the moment?

"Mmm…?! Nnhm… Fuah…"

I pull away as I look at her with a small grin. She had a small frown while lightly glaring at me, but I could tell she was happy about it.

"Let's be together from now on, Yasaka."

"...Y-Yes… D-Dear..."

Dear? Already? Well, I don't mind. In the past, she said it jokingly, well I think it was a joke...but whatever, we're together now, so it's fine.

"Yasaka being all shy and submissive? Color me surprised."

"Don't push your luck, mister…"

We both let out a chuckle before going back to looking at the view in front of us.

…

An hour later, Yasaka went back to sleep in her room. Since Ophis was with Kunou she felt that it was fine.

Swosh ~

"Lay it out to me then."

Greed had come back earlier but let Yasaka and I have our little moment. He waited until she left to come and report his findings to me… I also need to make that new being… Haa…

"Zahroak, the previous unofficial husband of Yasaka joined the 'Monkai Association' when it was first formed a few months back, but before that, he continued wandering around the world. He and Yasaka never officially got married, only through—"

"I know, continue."

Greed nodded.

"He wandered around because he knew that he was weak, so he hoped if he did this, he would find a way to become powerful— Gain the respect he longed for. His family threw him out because of his lack of power."

Power is everything in the supernatural world after all. If you don't have it… I've seen many examples of this in the last few months.

"He did grow in power, but it wasn't enough. He got an offer from the Monkai Association one day and they enticed him with a boost in power… He took it and his power went up to Ultimate-class."

"Sometime before his descent into madness, he met Yasaka, but due to his own faults and hiccups he couldn't see himself being the man that Yasaka thought him to be so kept on wandering."

"Throughout his journey around the world, he experienced many things, but when he one day came back to Japan… Yasaka had grown into a fine leader and woman. I trust you know what happened after this, my Liege?"

"Yeah, how about his dealings with the stray magicians? And why did he avoid Yasaka when he found out she was pregnant?"

"It was when he joined the Khaos Brigade and the Monkai Association, he was contacted outside the organization. Once he consumed Azrael's blood, it was game over for him. If one does not have a strong mind or will, they will be consumed by madness… Is what I heard from a stray magician."

"Whether or not this is true or not, I do not know for certain. For why Zahroak avoided Yasaka during her pregnancy and when his daughter was born… Because he didn't think he would be a good father. When he found out, he was still quite weak— He hadn't received the blood yet."

"Add to the fact that his own parents abandoned and exiled him, he had problems in that area…but when he became stronger—"

"His Ego shot up and gained all sorts of confidence."

"Yes."

"Anything else?"

"He will try to attack Urakyoto tomorrow along with the remaining Stray magicians that he brought with him. He will of course first try to negotiate with Yasaka-sama first, but if that fails…"

"I see… Good work."

Greed nodded and came back to my shadow. I don't know when that attack will be, Greed only said it was tomorrow… I open my palm and cover Urakyot— No, wait. If I prevent him from coming in here… He'll probably try destroying Kyoto instead…

I'll stop him when he tries talking to Yasaka again, restrain him before he goes berserk, I'll have my shadows and the beings I made— I should come up with a name for them… Anyway, they'll deal with the Stray magicians.

"…That should be fine."

…

Next day

I didn't sleep, I just stayed up the rest of the night waiting for anything since I didn't know when. I asked Greed about it during that time and he said that Zahroak didn't specify what time he'd attack, just that he said 'tomorrow'.

"Jin…? You're up early."

Yasaka hugs me from behind and kisses me on the cheek. Even more affectionate since we made it official, huh?

"Yeah, I didn't sleep the rest of the night. I had Greed do a bit of information gathering, I'll tell everyone what he found out during breakfast."

"…I see."

"Since I'm up early, I'll go make breakfast. Where's the kitchen?"

A bit surprised but happy that I was going to make breakfast Yasaka guided me towards the kitchen and her staff of maids were already busy at work. They stop and greet us. I tell them that I'll be there to help make breakfast, and while a bit reluctant they let me.

…

We were having breakfast. The majority of it was made by me. The staff here seemed to approve of it too much, judging from their reactions earlier. Some of them asked for the recipe…sorry I winged it.

"So, Greed came back last night and I found out a little more about Zahroak. However, the more relevant information is that he will be returning today to speak with Yasaka. If you refuse, he will attempt to kidnap you both. As to why he wants to do it? Beats me. I'll read his memories when I do capture him."

"He'll have the Stray magicians— Or whatever is left of them that can help him. I already have my shadows as well as Lianne and the rest out there ready to intercept the magicians."

Also, those three new beings I made during the night should add a little bit of help… They're all assassins after all.

"I'll be there with you Yasaka when you two talk. I'll be invisible."

"I see, thank you."

"What about us, Jin?"

Reni pointed at herself as well as the girls I brought, well—

"I, will stay with Kunou. Leave her to me, Jin."

Ophis made her declaration and I was fine with it, having the Dragon God of Infinity as your guardian is quite reassuring.

"I think we'll be mostly fine, but if someone somehow gets in, feel free to capture them."

They nod as we resume eating our breakfast, it was a lot calmer than I was expecting, they were chatting like normal.

"Oh yes, I'm officially part of the harem, please take care of me~"

The clattering of plates and chopsticks stopped as Yasaka announces to the group, they all freeze as they stare at her and me. Kunou had short-circuited.

"Oh, congra—"

"Ahhhh!!! Mother!!!"

Oh, boy…

…

An hour after breakfast and that fiasco… I was invisible and waiting in the same room as Yasaka and Kunou. Ophis was also invisible beside me, the girls were spread out across the castle with transceivers at the ready. Sharon was standing beside Yasaka.

I had help been looking at Urakyoto from a bird's eye perspective and I had seen Zahroak enter the place around ten minutes ago. He seemed even more agitated than yesterday and had a look of a crazy person. I don't think this will end civilly.

Tap

"It'll be fine, Ophis, Sharon, and I are here, Yasaka."

Yasaka had become tenser, even though she's stronger now. Though I can somewhat understand, the previous 'husband' and the 'new' one is here, yeah since she keeps referring to me as 'Dear' I've just taken up that title now.

"Yes, thank you, dear."

She does some breathing exercises to calm herself. Sharon summoned a teacup and poured some tea for Yasaka.

"Thank you, Sharon."

"It's my pleasure, Yasaka-sama~"

[This is Reni~ he's here~ he's going your way, In-chan~]

[…Yes, he just passed me.]

[Valerie, he's a few more steps from reaching you, Yasaka, Jin, over.]

Over? Valerie… You're really liking this…

[Hehe, 'over'?]

The girls inform us that he had arrived and gave us a rundown on where he was, they were spread around the castle and saw him in different areas slowly approaching us.

Slam!

The door slammed open with quite a bit of force, the nine-tailed fox Zahroak was glaring at Yasaka and Sharon, he was already quite hostile. I don't think much talking and negotiating will be done.

"Please be gentler when opening my home's doors."

"….Tch."

Yasaka was calm, and the guy clicked his tongue, he grabbed the door and slammed it back closed. He walks over to the table and sits in front of it cross-legged. Sharon puts a cup in front of him and pours him some tea.

He grunts and drinks it all in one gulp, he then looks at Yasaka and then Kunou.

"Come with me, Yasaka. Merge this faction with the East so we can unite all youkai in Japan. I also have a powerful backer that will make us stand at the top!"

"…"

"You wanted this, right? Us to be a family?! So, I'm here! We can make it happen now— What is that?"

Zahroak looks at the ring that Yasaka had on her. From what Yasaka told me she kept her hands under the table on his last visit and that he didn't notice it when they had their screaming match. I could feel anger and jealousy coming out of him now.

"…My new husband gave it to me, I love him. He's the father figure that Kunou needed all those years ago. He's taken care of us for a long time already."

Yasaka must be referring to the time in the [Dimensional Gap], yeah five years is quite a long time. After hearing this, Zahroak had a look of fury and looked like he was going to lunge at Yasaka.

"Ha! A weakling? You got together with a weakling! Tell me his name and I'll go kill him! I'll prove I'm the man you need, Yasaka!"

This guy is nothing like what Yasaka had described. Were his self-esteem, confidence, and will, that low and shitty? Apparently, you need a certain amount to not be controlled by the blood. How true is this? I don't know.

But to the ones I know of, they seemed fine… Though they had their own convictions, dreams, and aspirations. Even if they were evil or twisted.

Darcel, Kokabiel, Avezza, Azrael and Ajamu. In one way or another, they were strong-willed individuals and weren't nervous wrecks like Zahroak.

"…The current Red Dragon Emperor."

"…..."

Zahroak tensed as he scrunched up his face while looking at Yasaka, seems like he knows of me.

"The little pervert who wants a harem? The dumbass who got the Three Great Powers to sign a treaty and unite? The shitty brat who somehow won a fight against Thor? Yasaka… I know, you've become delusional in my absence!"

"Why would such a man add you to his harem?! You're old and used, even that failed abortion is there!"

"Don't call my daughter that!"

"Hahaha! Kunou was it? I'm your biological father! Your papa! And you want to know the truth? You were a mista—"

Doom!

"Alright, that's enough."

Increasing the gravity around him, while also chaining the guy up. I then sealed his powers and I didn't find any sort of detonation spell on him. If that asshole kept on talking, I may have just killed him, but I need his information and memories.

Even I could feel Sharon's anger rising, she was just one more sentence or word from killing the guy, the same with Ophis.

"Alright, let's calm down. Kunou come here."

You can't say that to kids. How messed up do you have to be? Kunou runs to me as I hug and pick her up. I cancel the invisibility on Ophis as she glares at Zahroak.

"Can I kill him?"

"Not yet, he has valuable info."

"Why can't I use my magic?!?! I can't use my powers?!? You!!! Red Dragon Emperor! What did you do to me?!"

Ophis nodded while still glaring at the man, she really wanted to kill him. I couldn't imagine her feeling like that months ago. She's really grown.

"You, okay?"

Kunou nods while burying her head into my chest, I walk over to the shithead and grip his head tightly causing him to scream in pain. Now, show me what you have.

...…

...…

The Four 'Next Dolls' are called, Amphisbaena, Arc-En-Ciel, Hainuwele, and Tsukuyomi are a mix of monster, youkai, and machine. They apparently used monsters and youkai DNA who willingly gave them up, while also upgrading the body to that of machines— Robots or androids.

What wasn't mentioned in the Stray magicians' memories is that they have a creator, Promestein. Promestein is a powerful youkai monster hybrid. She's a scientist like Avezza with vast technological, magical, and alchemical prowess.

Promestein is quite powerful, and in fact, one of the leaders of the Monkai association due to her vast knowledge of technology and command over the cryptids. She is also the leader of the 'Seekers of Truth' group.

There wasn't much information about the group she leads, the 'Seekers of Truth' I can assume that Avezza may have joined up in it. Maybe other 'intellectuals' within Khaos Brigade?

Apart from that...he doesn't know much— He's just a glorified puppet to them, but one thing I do know is… That the Alice individual is known by her full name, 'Black Alice'. She had a very weird look.

Black Alice wore a blue Victorian dress, green-yellow-ish hair with a blue hair ribbon, red eyes, and was… Holding a brown teddy bear… She's without a doubt a lookalike from the Black Alice of Monster Girl Quest… So she's leading the Monkai Association, huh?

This may mean she already consumed Azrael's blood, hell she may have consumed a lot of it if her personality is anywhere near her original counterpart…

"I've read his memories, I know a little bit more about the Monkai Association in Khaos Brigade, I'll relay all this to the Great Powers when I go back. What do you want to do with him, Yasa—"

Boom!! Boom!! Rumble! Rumble!

"Looks like they're done, anyway, what do you want to do with him, Yasaka?"

A few large explosions were heard from outside. They took care of the magicians then, though they didn't need to exert themselves that hard.

"…Since you have all the information, he won't be too useful to the alliance…but death would be mercy to him. Maybe imprisonment?"

Imprisonment, huh? I certainly don't have anything like that…

[Maybe make a new dimension to torture souls like him? I mean it's a little hardcore but—]

{He tried to call Kunou a failed abortion and a mistake. I don't think Jin would overreact if he imprisoned him in another dimension, left there to forever rot and be tortured.}

Alright, I get it. I concentrate and create a box with a little chain to it. I attach it to my belt and pants. What can this box do? It's basically another dimension, duh. It completely seals any and all types of powers once you're in there.

After that, it will proceed to torture you, any fears, Insecurities you have it will use that to its advantage. That's just the psychological side, it will also use any fears you have physically— Though since most beings don't like being tortured… You'll go through everything.

"What's that?"

"A new pocket dimension to torture this poor soul for the rest of eternity."

I then transported him into the new box. What should I call it? I'm bad at naming things.

"Let's call it the Lavender Box."

They look at me strangely, I'm sorry, I'm really bad at naming things… But there's a reason for it. Pokémon, Lavender town, so Lavender Box, I always found that place quite creepy. Add the music to it then…

Swosh~

"Done on your end?"

"Yes, Jin-sama. Here are the captured magicians."

"I sealed their powers!"

Antares answered in their stead, Shaula couldn't resist and added her own comment making Antares glare at her. I turn around and see Greed, Jima, the twenty Dragon Knights, Lianne, Antares, Querehsha, Shaula, and…the new three kneeling in front of me.

"I see, the rest of you can return, the three of you stay."

Nodding, they return to my shadow and ring, except Lianne who got up, changed into her casual wear and then stood beside me and took Kunou from me. Kunou didn't mind and hugged her. She walked over to Yasaka.

"Silva, Zeno, and Elsa, how are things? Anything off with your bodies?"

"I'm moving quite well, Jin-sama~"

"Everything is in great condition, Young master."

"Hohoho, even with this old body, I can still move like I was in my prime, no worries here, Young master."

Zeno is an old man of medium height with grey-white hair that stands upon his head and has a Fu Manchu mustache. He also wears alternating signs on his garb that say either 'A Kill A Day' or 'Never Retire'. I modeled it to change every day. Most of the time he is seen with his hands behind his back and his back hunched forward.

Silva is a tall, muscular man in extremely good physical condition. He has long, silver-blond hair with deep blue cat-like eyes. He is always dressed in a sleeveless or short-sleeved shinobi shōzoku outfit and wears a pair of wristbands.

Elsa was unusually tall for a woman, her purple eyes angled down towards their edges. Below her left eye, Elsa had a beauty spot. Her long wavy hair was the same shade of black as my own black hair and was braided into a long tail on the left side of her head that reached down to her hips.

A single purple flower decorated the left side of Elsa's head. Elsa is a woman of incredible beauty.

Her white skin was unusually pale to the point that it could almost be described as sickening, and Elsa's slim body was well-endowed with large breasts and sultry curves. Her bewitching beauty coupled with her well-endowed body was enough to catch the eye of most people she met.

Elsa's clothing, as if to match the woman herself, was extremely provocative. Her outfit consisted of a pair of black elbow-length gloves with purple trimmings at the top, a pair of black high-heel shoes, and a black dress with purple decorations that were both strapless and backless and featured brown tights.

The dress, which clung to Elsa's body fairly tightly, also had thigh-high slits on either side and an exposed front that flaunted her belly button and cleavage.

"Is that so? Well done on your first mission, come back."

They nodded and went back into the ring. I guess that takes care of that then. I look at the unconscious magicians, like what Shaula said she sealed all their magic so they were basically powerless when they captured them.

I could see a none lethal poison going through their blood, probably Zeno or Silva had a hand in this… Their Achilles' tendons were also cut, probably by Elsa. The other injuries they had were a few minor bruises from being punched, kicked, or thrown against something.

I checked their memories just to be sure, and they had nothing useful or substantial, so I threw them in the Lavender Box as well. Shaula probably repaired any damage to the surrounding city, so there were no visible damages. I'll praise her later for it.

"That's that then."

…

It's been a few hours since then, the girls didn't get any action— Well Reni did, some random magician fled towards the castle in a panic and so she dealt with him.

I had helped strengthen the barrier around Urakyoto so if directly attacked it won't go down to anything unless Outer Gods attacked it. Since many beings and youkai come here for refuge or looking for a new home, I didn't add that function like my own homes.

However, I did add a function to the old necklaces I gave to Yasaka and Kunou that will inform them of what kind of individual came through so they'll have an idea of what to expect.

It was noon so we had a small lunch and I was preparing to go back to Kuoh and to the Underworld. I'll probably take a day or something to rest before going to Greece. I still had a lot of time before my summer holidays ended.

"You're really going…?"

Kunou clung to my leg as the girls and I stood by the front entrance hall.

"You can always visit me at my home in Kuoh, Kunou. You have that door connected to that room. I can always visit whenever I wish to, so I'm not that far away."

I pick her up and hug her again, I swear she's become even more clingy to me. It happened during the five years as well as after I made it official with Yasaka. I walk over to Yasaka.

"I'll get going then, Yasaka. Sharon, keep them safe and yourself."

"Yes, Dear, I'll see you soon."

"Yes, Jin-sama."

I kiss Yasaka and gesture for Sharon to come over. I also kiss her on the lips. She steps away with a tinge of red on her cheeks. I look at Kunou and she's pushing her lips out for a kiss. I smiled so as not to hurt her feelings.

I instead give her a kiss on the forehead. You're too young for that, Kunou-hime. She looks at me a bit surprised and pouty.

"Why not like Mother or Sharon…"

"You're still young, Kunou. We already talked about this, right?"

She lets out a cute sigh and nods. She's a smart girl so she'll understand. If she still has those feelings when she grows up, then I'll accept her. But I won't cross that line with her right now. I put her down and she stands beside Yasaka.

I wave to them as I stand beside the girls and we leave.

…

Japan, Kuoh

Skyward Household

"I'll come back here tomorrow since I'll take the day off. I'll use that day to visit Heaven to find out whose coming with me to Greece."

"Mmm~ make sure to bring souvenirs~ I have a feeling I'll have a mission, so—"

Reni hugs me tightly while mumbling refilling her 'Jin energy' whatever that meant. I chuckle and hug her back, I look at Ingvild as she smiles at me.

"I'll be hanging out with friends tomorrow so I can't join you. I was texting them last night."

"Sure, sure, have fun. I'll try to bring souvenirs from Greece then."

Looks like it's Valerie, Penemue, Serafall and whoever Heaven gives me. After a full minute, Reni lets go of me.

"Energy refilled, you may go."

"Alright, I'll see you guys soon. Take care."

Purple eyes glowed from both their shadows, I didn't just direct that 'take care' to themselves but also to Beru and Iron.

…

Underworld

Gremory Territory

When we got to the Underworld, I teleported to the underground training facility and I could hear loud explosions around the place.

"Hmm? Oh, hey Jin, you're back from Kyoto? How'd it work out?""

Azazel was sitting on a chair reading a newspaper. He noticed us and greeted us. I could see Kuroka, Shirone, Asia, and Gasper sitting on the ground meditating. Kiba and Xenovia were sparring and keeping the destruction to a minimum. Akeno and Rias were throwing out magic attacks with the same power but on a smaller scale.

I could see they've made a lot of improvements in their control in such a short time, no they were probably already working on it even during the five years. I didn't see Asteri or Baraqiel here today, maybe they were busy?

"It went well, a little hiccup on something minor, but all in all it went smoothly."

"Hiccup?"

When I tell him what happened and what I found out, his face shifts from relaxed to concerned.

"…To think August was revived… How? And also, a new faction in the Khaos Brigade, Monkai Association, was it? More headaches coming our way, huh? I'll go tell the Satans then, that's everything you know, right? The Nilrem, Hexennacht, Wizard of Oz and Monkai Association?"

"Yeah, that's all. They're all in the Khaos Brigade, you already have the information from Cúntóir from back in the Peace Conference."

"Yeah, anyway I'll get going."

Azazel got up and teleported away, leaving Valerie and I there. I summoned a bench as we sat on it. We watched everyone training for the next few hours.

…

"…Jin? Jin!"

A few hours later they finally finished and it was dusk, they took a breather. Azazel hadn't come back but I did get a text from Serafall that only said 'Seriously?! I shouldn't have left then!'. The Gremory group walked over to us, I summoned some drinks for them.

"Good work, you guys made considerable progress in a short time."

"Thank you, what do you plan on doing now, Jin? You got the Irish Gods in the alliance, I'll assume the West Youkai Faction too? You surely won't go to Greece straight away, right?"

Rias took a large gulp of her drink and proceeded to question me. The rest sat on the bench relaxing.

"Yeah, it went smoothly, well smoothly enough. I'll take tomorrow off and visit Heaven to find out who'll I'll take with me. I'll also check up on everyone there and probably fix the system. Once I fix that, the 'bug' that is [Balance Break] in the Sacred Gears may vanish.

But I won't fix that part, just some rules concerning Pure Angels and whatever else I find there. I also tell them about what happened with Yasaka's ex 'husband' and the not-so-successful attack. They all looked worried.

"Don't worry about it too much, we'll be going to the [Pocket Dimension] soon enough… I just need to gather everyone up again."

"I have br— Oh, Jin-sama, you've returned. I have brought some snacks and refreshments for everyone."

Behind me spoke Grayfia, she had arrived to bring some food for them, I already did but I guess it wasn't enough since they instantly grabbed more of the snacks she brought.

"Yeah, how've things been? Any new developments?"

"Nothing that is noteworthy."

I nod and tell her what I just told the Gremory group. She was concerned but said she knew I would take care of it. Thank you for your support and trust, I suppose? She took out her phone and texted someone… Probably Yasaka.

…

Nighttime

It was after dinner and I was sitting outside the mansion. I know I said I was going to think of a name for my restaurant in Kuoh, but… I hadn't had a chance to. So, Zeoticus threw out some ideas during dinner…. They were amusing at least.

'Dragon Tables and Fables.'

'Eternal Dragon Hearts Restaurant.'

'Ria-Ria-Tan for Food and Drinks.'

'Food and Boobs Resty.'

'Jin-sy Bean-sy, pun-sy – Food and Drinks.'

And weirder names, I mean, the second one isn't that bad but… I feel like I know that from somewhere? Rias rejected the third and fourth ones. I jokingly said I would consider the last one and got pinched by Grayfia and Rias.

I never thought naming something would need so much work…

Shiiing!

Dimensional Gap – Ophis

"Hmmm? Ophis? Do you need something?"

I was dragged into Ophis's home in the necklace. It's been a while since this happened, the Dragon God sat on the sofa— The place had changed, it was a one-to-one recreation of my home. She was patting the seat next to her— The usual stoic expression on her.

I walk to her and sit on the couch.

"Jin."

"Yes?"

"I love you."

"....."

Eh? H-huh? W-Wait, what? I mean… Great! But wasn't expecting it to happen now of all times. I knew she was becoming more Intune to her emotions and others' emotions but to think it would reach to this extent.

"Um, just to clarify, Ophis. You know what that means, yes?"

She nods, a small blush on her cheeks… Wow, just wow, I didn't expect this. She really—

"I have been observing— Watching everyone, studying and reading books. You, helped me when I didn't know I was in danger. Gave me a home, and friends."

"I did not know what I felt at the time, so that's why I read many books back then."

So that's why she was mostly in here… I mean I knew that since she would sometimes request books from me. Even now when I look around there are a few books around the place, though they're less about emotions and just general books and even Light novels.

"I was thankful… It's what the book told me at the time— Like Kuroka, gratitude. But over time that I spent in your home, with the women of your harem. I started to question my feelings."

"So, I watched you more, how you interacted with everyone… Fallen-Devil, Black Cat, Blonde Magician, Devil Maid, and Leviathan Hybrid."

At least you didn't stop with the blunt nicknames, Ophis…

"I tried copying them, but… You didn't reciprocate. So I asked Irene when she moved in, she said at the time that I liked you. But what that 'like' was, I was unsure. Then, when Reni was hurt, you acted differently, even now."

"But I can also see you are getting better. I didn't like seeing that, something in my chest hurt, that's why I want to spend more time with you, be with you longer, be with you forever. I don't want to see you like that."

"When I said that to Irene in the [Pocket Dimension] she laughed at me and declared I was in love. I spoke to Yasaka and Kunou about it, and they also confirmed the same thing. But Irene said something about choosing my sex? I didn't understand but, I know you are only attracted to females so I permanently changed into a female, I cannot change back to male."

"…."

She did that? She spoke to all of them and even changed her gen— Sex? I don't even know what to say, this is the most— No never mind, Ophis has always been honest. She just didn't know how to properly express herself.

I guess her time with me and the girls changed that.

"What happened in Kyoto, Yasaka, and Kunou… Reinforced these feelings."

"I, will repeat this once more. Jin Skyward, Red Dragon Emperor and… Outer Dragon God."

"I love you."

...…

"My love, goes beyond Infinity."

Ophis looked me directly in the eyes when she said that last part. I could feel how sincere she was, a small hint of nervousness and worry. Worried that I would reject her, well you don't need to worry, Ophis.

"You know, I'm proud of you. I don't take any credit for it since it's all due to your own hard work…but yeah, I love you too, Ophis."

She smiled at me and leaned forward… And we kissed. It was brief and quick but… She liked it.

"Mmm, love, I love Jin."

She crawled onto my lap and lay her head on my chest. I didn't think this would happen, not this soon anyway, but it's a welcome change from Ophis.

…A Dragon's Love to Infinity, huh? Has a nice ring to it.

…

Next day

"Say hi to Michael and Gabriel for me."

"Sure thing."

Only Azazel was there to see me off, everyone had gone off to train. I did spend last time with them, so they got that out of their system. I also didn't want them relying on me too much.

I finally left with Valerie for Heaven.

…