C28:-HSDxD_FanFic_Meliodas

28. The Adults’ Gossip.

│3rd Person POV│

[Underworld Realm, Valefor Territory, Valefor Lord’s Mansion…]

The living room of the Valefor Lord’s Mansion buzzed with activity today, unusually lively due to the gathering of several guests.

Markus Valefor and his wife, Mariana Valefor, sat gracefully on the central sofa of the grand living room. In front of Mariana, within hands' reach, was a crib, within which lay a small child with soft brown hair and striking green eyes.

The child was Saelena Valefor, the second-born of Markus and Mariana. At just one-year-old, she was the youngest member of the Valefor family.

The little one’s attention, however, was entirely captured by another child, who was cradled in the arms of Grayfia Lucifuge. Beside Grayfia sat Sirzechs Lucifer, the current Satan Lucifer.

The family of three was seated on a sofa to the right of Markus and Mariana, their young child, Millicas Gremory, who was also a year old at the moment, occasionally babbled softly, his curious eyes meeting Saelena’s, who responded with similar coos and cheerful expressions.

To Markus and Mariana’s left were Zeoticus Gremory and Venelana Gremory. The group was engaged in a pleasant and spirited conversation, their laughter and lighthearted remarks filling the elegantly furnished space with warmth and camaraderie.

“Magical Girl, Miracle Levia-tan is here!!” Serafall Leviathan announced dramatically as she burst into the room, striking a dazzling pose. The lively conversations in the living room came to an abrupt halt, all eyes turning to her as she made her grand entrance.

She scanned the room, her eyes quickly landing on the familiar faces of nearly the entire Gremory family. Puffing out her cheeks in a playful pout, she exclaimed, “You’re all gathered here without inviting me? That’s so unfair!”

Sirzechs offered a wry smile as he explained, “Sera-chan, this wasn’t a planned gathering. Originally, it was just Grayfia visiting with Millicas. Since I happened to be free, I decided to join her. Then, just as we were leaving, Mother and Father arrived at our place and decided to come along. It was all a coincidence.”

“Hmm… Is that so?”

“Yes!”

“Okay, I forgive you Zechs-chan!” With that, Serafall’s cheerful expression returned.

Everyone chuckled softly, amused by how quickly her expression shifted in an instant.

Then, looking at Mariana, she asked, “By the way, where is Melio-tan?”

“I’m not sure. Let me ask Aurora,” Mariana replied, elegantly hiding a playful smile behind her hand at Serafall’s question. She then glanced at the blue crystal orb resting at the center of the tea table, her voice soft as she called out, “Aurora, dear, where is Meliodas now?”

The crystal glowed brightly, casting a brilliant light as it projected a holographic image of a beautiful young woman.

With soft brown hair and warm brown eyes, she looked like a vision of elegance. She wore a flowing white dress, adorned with fluffy cuffs at her wrists and a charming butterfly-shaped hair clip on the left side of her face. The young lady appeared as if she had stepped right out of a masterpiece.

“Boss is currently in the Human World, in Japan, Mother. He was summoned by a teenager using a Summoning Flyer,” Aurora replied, her voice calm and graceful, as she greeted everyone in the room with a polite bow.

“That’s not fair! He went to the Human World to have fun and didn’t even invite me. I was really looking forward to spending my free time with him!” Serafall pouted once more, her voice tinged with frustration. This time, she was genuinely upset.

Mariana stifled a giggle, her eyes sparkling with playful mischief. “Well, you can still join him, Serafall. Just ask Aurora to teleport you straight to him. I’m sure she wouldn’t mind, would you, Aurora?”

“Of course, I wouldn’t mind, Mother,” Aurora answered before her holographic form gracefully turned to face Serafall. Noticing the eager excitement in Satan Leviathan’s expression, she quickly summoned a golden-yellow magic circle on the floor in front of Serafall.

“If you would kindly step into the magic circle, Satan Leviathan?” Aurora requested.

Serafall's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she jumped up with a cheerful cry, “Yay, you’re the best, Aurora!” With her usual enthusiasm, she eagerly stepped into the center of the magic circle.

Aurora gave a subtle gesture, and immediately, the magic circle flared with brilliant light. It pulsed once before shooting upward, the glowing energy swirling around Serafall. In the next instant, the circle disappeared, having completed its task of teleporting her directly to Meliodas' location.

“Is there anything else I can assist you with, Mother?” Aurora asked, her holographic form turning back toward Mariana.

Mariana replied with a gentle shake of her head, “That was all, my dear.”

"Then, I shall take my leave." Aurora said with a polite bow before her holographic form faded away, causing the crystal ball to lose its glow and return to its dim state.

Mariana couldn’t hold back any longer and let out a soft, amused chuckle. “Serafall is already quite taken with Meliodas, isn’t she?” she asked, her tone playful and light-hearted.

“Indeed!” Venelana joined in the laughter, her eyes twinkling with understanding, while Grayfia merely smiled faintly, her expression as composed as ever but hinting at the quiet amusement she felt.

Markus, seated beside Mariana, wore a proud smile, clearly pleased with how things were unfolding.

“Hmm… how long do you think it will be before we hear news of them getting together?” Zeoticus asked his tone a mix of amusement and curiosity. He, too, was entertained by the intriguing situation. He never imagined Serafall Leviathan to fall for a sixteen-year-old Devil.

Everyone joined in and started guessing. Even Sirzechs and Grayfia.

They didn’t have a problem with Serafall getting together with Meliodas, even though their daughter was already engaged to him.

Sirzechs still remembered when Serafall declared that Meliodas was her soulmate and vowed to win his heart, a promise she made all those years ago. Others might have dismissed that promise as a joke, but Sirzechs knew Serafall and he was sure that she was serious at that time.

Besides, because of their low fertility rate, Harems were quite a common practice among the Devils, and they believed that no matter what happened or how many girls he had in his harem, Meliodas wouldn’t ever treat Morgiana poorly.

“By the way, what’s that crystal orb?” Zeoticus suddenly questioned, his attention drawn to the orb that had projected Aurora's holographic image just moments earlier.

Markus, his expression full of pride, replied, “That’s a Virtual Assistant Device that Meliodas installed almost everywhere in the Mansion. With just a voice command, you can summon an avatar of Meliodas' Familiar Spirit, Aurora.

“Even through this avatar, Aurora is capable of using all her abilities and assisting us in any way you can imagine.”

He smiled as he continued, “Thanks to this device and Aurora, everyone’s workload in the Mansion has been drastically reduced. I can finish all my paperwork in just a few minutes now.”

Upon hearing this, Zeoticus couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. Who truly enjoyed dealing with paperwork? The idea of having it all taken care of with ease was certainly appealing.

However, he didn’t entertain any thoughts of asking Meliodas to install this device in their Gremory Mansion.

After all, Aurora was Meliodas' Familiar Spirit. By installing this device in their Gremory Mansion, Zeoticus would essentially be granting Aurora access to gather their information every time the device was activated.

Even though the Valefor and Gremory Houses were allied through marriage, Zeoticus wasn’t comfortable with such an arrangement. After all, they were Devils, and no matter how strong the bond between them, what self-respecting Devil would willingly grant another Devil unrestricted access to their home?

Shifting the conversation, Zeoticus asked another question, “How is Meliodas managing the duties of the Lord for both the Valefor and Zagan Houses? I still find it hard to believe that you entrusted him with the Lordship of both Houses at such a young age.

“What’s even more surprising is that Meliodas accepted the responsibility without any protest about wanting to wait until he was older to take on such a significant role.”

Just over a year ago, during Meliodas’ 15th birthday, Markus Valefor made an unexpected announcement that stunned the entirety of the Underworld—he passed the Lordship of both the Valefor and Zagan Houses to his young son.

This decision sent shockwaves through all ranks of Devils, from Low-Class citizens to the Lords of other Pillar Houses.

Rumors began swirling almost immediately. Many speculated that Markus Valefor might have been afflicted by the rare and feared Sleeping Disease, which could potentially cause him to fall into eternal slumber at any moment.

To most, it seemed like the only plausible explanation for handing over such immense responsibility and power in the hands of a mere teenager.

Some Lords from other Pillar Houses saw this as an opportunity to exploit perceived inexperience. They approached Meliodas with shady proposals and dubious deals, assuming the young Devil could be manipulated.

However, their schemes backfired spectacularly. Not only did all attempts fail, but the Houses involved also suffered significant losses in their businesses, a clear message that the Valefor heir was not to be underestimated.

Adding to the confusion, Markus continued to diligently perform his duties in the Military, showing no signs of the supposed illness.

This led many to revise their opinions, eventually concluding that Markus’ decision to pass the Lordship to Meliodas was based not on necessity but on his son’s remarkable capabilities.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with my decision to pass on the Lordships to him,” Markus said with a proud smile, his face lighting up as he praised his son. “With his exceptional abilities, he manages everything far better than I ever could. And, of course, having Aurora by his side only enhances his efficiency.”

He leaned back slightly, his expression turning more amused. “Besides, I never particularly enjoyed those endless Council Meetings. Meliodas, on the other hand, seems to relish the theatrics and drama that unfold there.

“So, when he expressed a desire to take on the Lordship positions to participate in the meetings as an active member rather than just an observer, I saw no reason to refuse. It was an easy decision.”

“You’re truly fortunate to have such a capable son, Markus,” Venelana said, and then she continued with a teasing smile, “If Zeoticus didn’t have a fondness for politics, I can only imagine him lamenting the fact that Sirzechs didn’t turn down the position of Lucifer back then.”

Zeoticus simply chuckled at this.

Then, remembering something, Mariana questioned, “By the way, I heard from Morgiana that you had an argument with Rias a few days ago. What happened?”

Sigh—!!

Zeoticus let out a long, weary sigh before answering, his shoulders slumping slightly. “Well, now that she’s twelve, I figured it was the right time to inform her about her engagement to Riser. To help them get acquainted, I even arranged a date for the two of them at a well-known restaurant in New Lilith.

“When I first broke the news to her, she wasn’t exactly thrilled, but she reluctantly agreed to go. However, when she came back, it was as if a storm had rolled through the house.

“She threw an enormous tantrum, saying she didn’t like anything about Riser—his appearance, his attitude, his sense of style, even the way he talks. She claimed that everything about him was "wrong" and went on to accuse him of constantly ogling both her and her Queen, Akeno.”

Zeoticus rubbed the bridge of his nose, clearly exasperated by the memory, “She demanded that I cancel the engagement and declared she would choose her own husband when the time came.

“I tried to reason with her, suggesting she give Riser another chance and allowing me to discuss things with Lord Phenex. But that only made things worse. She completely exploded, accusing me of not loving her and being selfish for pushing the arrangement.”

A wry smile tugged at his lips as he shook his head. “It was quite the ordeal, let me tell you.”

Everyone shared a laugh at this and the conversations continued to flow.

Meanwhile, the situation on Meliodas' side was turning out to be quite an interesting one.

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│3rd Person POV │

[Human World, Japan…]

Hours seemed to pass in the blink of an eye as Tobio chatted endlessly with his grandmother, pouring out his thoughts and stories. It was clear he treasured every second of this long-awaited reunion, soaking in the joy of reconnecting with her.

Just then, Meliodas felt the presence of a magic circle activating right behind him. The next moment, a vibrant pink figure appeared from the magic circle and zeroed in on him like a missile in an instant. Then, he was tackled into a tight hug, his face firmly planted between what could only be described as two soft, heavenly clouds.

“Melio-tan~~~!! Your Sera-nee-chan is here!”

‘Who else could make such a dramatic entrance but the one and only Magical Girl Levia-tan?’ Meliodas couldn’t help but smile, briefly enjoying the soft, pillowy warmth of her breasts. After a few moments, he gently pulled myself free from Serafall’s enthusiastic hug.

While enjoying Serafall’s hug, Meliodas was using Thought Acceleration to quickly sift through Aurora’s log, trying to find out the reason why she had suddenly teleported Satan Leviathan to him.

“Although I’m glad you came to see me, Sera-chan, you do realize I’m in the middle of fulfilling a contract, right? I can’t exactly abandon it to hang out with you, as much as I’d like to.”

“Mou~~!! You don’t call me Sera-nee-chan anymore!” Serafall complained with a pout on her face. Then, she suddenly changed the topic and asked, “By the way, who is your summoner? Why did they decide to summon a Devil?”

Shaking his head at her antics, Meliodas motioned toward the door to the living room and answered, “My summoner is in there. Let’s go and meet them. They seemed to have finished their conversation as well.”

As they stepped into the living room, they found the grandmother and grandson duo already waiting for us. Ageha Ikuse gave Serafall’s pink magical girl outfit a perplexed look, clearly unsure of what to make of it.

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Tobio, on the other hand, was full of curiosity, his eyes lighting up as he asked, “Wait, is she actually a real Magical Girl? Can regular humans become Magical Girls too?”

‘After talking with his grandma, he seems to be coming out of his shell.’ Meliodas thought to himself. Outwardly, he couldn’t help but smirk, questioning Tobio with a playful and teasing grin, “What’s this, Tobio-kun? Interested in seeing someone in a Magical Girl Costume?”

Tobio’s face turned bright red, and he quickly stammered out denials.

“Oh? Is my grandson in love with someone?” Ageha chimed in, joining Meliodas in teasing her grandson. “Who’s the lucky girl?” She paused, pretending to think for a moment before adding with a grin, “Wait, wasn’t there a girl you used to hang out with? What was her name again? Ah, Toujou Sae, right? Is she your girlfriend now, Tobio-kun?”

"Grandma!! There's nothing going on between Sae-chan and me yet!" Tobio protested, his face turning even redder.

"Yet?" Ageha raised an eyebrow, her teasing grin widening. "So, you’re saying something will happen between you two eventually?" She couldn't resist pushing the tease further.

The three of them shared a laugh at Tobio’s expense and he looked like he was almost about to pass out from the amount of blood rushing to his face.

It took a few moments for them to calm down, and at this moment, Serafall finally couldn’t help but ask the question that had been bubbling inside her from the moment she entered the room and saw Ageha in her spirit form, “Melio-tan, who is this beautiful old lady? And how is she here in this form?”

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A/N: Hey there!

Here are the promised Second Tier Chapters of this Fic. Tomorrow, another Chapter is coming.

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