[Westchester County, New York]
—Ororo Munroe ‘Storm’—
To say she was pissed would be an understatement. She was seething.
It was supposed to be her day off, a chance to finally go on that long-awaited exhibition in Egypt. But no—because, of course, Scott Summers, their so-called leader, decided this was the perfect moment to propose to Jean.
She wasn’t just mad about having to take over patrol duty in...
2025-01-09 16:34:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 46: Training
[Days Later — Training Grounds, Gremory Estate, Underworld]
"Lady Rias, if you want to push out more power, you’ll need to be patient," Grayfia said, raising her hand as a swirl of icy magical energy formed above her palm. "Every kind of magic—whether it’s your Power of Destruction or elemental spells—requires precise control and exertion."
With a flick of her wrist, the swirl of demonic power shot forward, hit...
2025-01-09 15:17:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 45: A Quest with a Chance to Win
“So, this is the runt I will be training?” Staring down at the cliffside trail, the behemoth of a dragon asked. “Are you certain he has awakened his gear, Lucifer?”
“Why don’t you check for yourself, Blaze Meteor?” Ddraig forced himself to reveal his presence—not enough to harm Issei, but enough to let his domineering aura be known.
The dragon before Issei, who stood more like a man than a dragon, open...
2025-01-07 16:56:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 44: You’ll train with …
[Evening — Somewhere in the Underworld]
“You impress me, Issei.”
Issei didn't expect to hear such praise during a random walk, and certainly not from Sirzechs Lucifer himself.
“Your praise is wasted on me, Lord Lucifer,” Issei tried his best to be humble. “I am just trying to survive out here.”
Sirzechs gave a pleased smile, seeing that the boy wasn't boastful.
“You ...
2025-01-07 16:55:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 43: The Gremorys
Having been invited to the Gremory Estate, Issei expected to be introduced to the members of the house, spend an hour or two talking, perhaps sit through an extended monologue about how wonderful Rias was, followed by some food and then discussions about training.
Well, the Gremorys decided to combine all of those into one.
‘Do the noble families waste this much time every day waiting for everyone to be at the table?’ Issei groan...
2025-01-06 14:53:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 42: The Underworld
As Issei felt the Gremory circle form beneath him, he was once again jealous of the skill. He really wanted the ability for himself.
‘You’ll learn it one day,’ Ddraig chimed in, though the whole one day thing didn’t exactly thrill Issei.
“This will be your first real trip to the Underworld. If anything feels off or makes you uncomfortable,” Rias said mid-teleportation. “Just let me know....
2025-01-06 08:07:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1: The Gambler
“Well, fuck.”
Wet clothes, multiple abrasions on my hands, a rapidly thumping heart, and an aching head.
Genuinely, what the fuck did I wake up to?
“Ugh!”
Trying to stand up was clearly a mistake; there was a gnarly looking bullet wound on my left thigh.
Oh god, who shot me?
No—how did I get shot?
It was clear I wasn’t in my room. My room wasn’t some damned dumpster alley. 2025-01-05 17:08:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 41: The Black Cat
What would you do if you saw a black cat? Probably nothing.
Maybe scrunch your nose if it crossed your path, but beyond that? Nothing.
However, in this case, Issei couldn’t do anything even if he wanted to.
<Race: Nekoshou-Devil Hybrid>
<Rank: Foundation-Ultimate Class>
“How did you find me, meow?” the cat asked, swinging her two tails — yes, she had tw...
2025-01-05 16:30:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 40: Plans of the Underworld
With the departure of Riser and his peerage, the room grew much quieter and far grimmer. Rias slumped onto the couch, exhausted and feeling lost. All this time, even after speaking with her father two days ago, she had expected to have months before their Rating Game.
But now? She didn’t even have two proper weeks.
“Since when did you know about this, Grayfia?” Rias asked, her voice weak.
“Since last ni...
2025-01-05 16:00:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 39: Quest of a Chicken Dinner
The pressure Ddraig exuded was far greater than anything the people in the room could handle. Most of them were already on their knees, and even Riser, who was stronger than Issei in terms of raw power, could barely stay on his feet.
“Gah!” He, too, ultimately cracked under the pressure, forced to release Issei’s collar and drop to one knee.
“I-Issei—” Rias gasped.
“Please… stop.” Akeno clung to t...
2025-01-04 15:04:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 38: A Punchable Face
One would think the girl who had nearly suffered a mental breakdown just two days earlier would feel uneasy or act a little out of touch in front of the boy who had seen her at her worst—and in her naked glory.
But she wasn’t any of those things. Instead, she appeared confident, calm, and composed, just as she always did.
‘Don’t think much about it,’ Ddraig told the boy. ‘Powerful families teach their childre...
2025-01-04 11:40:13 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 37: Origin
Issei blinked, then blinked again, and then blinked repeatedly. Yet the scenery before him remained the same.
As far as his vision could reach—and it reached far thanks to his devil blood—he saw greenery: grass and streams of water flowing through the ground.
It wasn’t just a tiny piece of land. It wasn’t just a bland, grassy plain.
It was beautiful.2025-01-04 05:24:41 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 36: Trapped Men
Early in the morning—or not really, as it was almost 8—Issei went on a calming walk.
It was his day off.
No devil calls, no drama, no stress.
Even his training session had felt great that morning. As most of the problems had yet to arise—minus the issue with Rias—he had enough clarity to think and relax.
‘I hate how you’re enjoying the calm while there’s a whole construction site in this place,’ Ddraig comp...
2025-01-03 15:22:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 35: The Upgrade
Issei had been so caught up dealing with bigger issues that he’d completely overlooked some of the smaller, stranger moments life had to offer.
Like this one—staring at the most perfectly sculpted breasts he’d ever seen, topped with the rosiest nipples imaginable. Not that he had much to compare them to.
“I—huh?”
To say he was stunned would be an understatement. A girl had just asked him, outright, to ta...
Chapter 34: The Eastern Wind
[Break of Dawn — Oze Range]
Perched atop a flattened rock, Hachiman gazed at the world below. The Oze range wasn’t especially tall, but from its modest height, the expansive land stretched out beneath him, a canvas of life and quiet grandeur.
As a god, he had no need for mortal necessities. Sleep, sustenance, or any of the fragile rituals that tethered humans to survival were irrelevant to him.
Yet, Hac...
2025-01-02 16:58:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 33: A Little Friend
Issei blinked a few times and the little creature blinked back.
He crouched down to get a closer look. The tiny thing tried to lift itself off the ground but flopped back down, clearly struggling.
They just stared at each other, both equally curious.
<Congratulations! You’ve completed a hidden quest!>
<Quest Completed: Draw a Bond!
Find a creatu...
Chapter 32: Findings of the Forest
Issei couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy about all the bugs around. They weren’t huge or anything, but small enough to crawl into places they shouldn’t—like his ears or nose. Just the thought of it made his skin crawl.
And with how many bugs were flying around, he couldn’t shake the fear that it might actually happen. He’d already swatted away more than he cared to count.
“I told you to wear one of these,” ...
2025-01-02 11:35:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 31: Into the Forest We Go
"You're not staying home even on a holiday, Issei?" his mother asked, her voice a mix of concern and frustration.
"I'm thinking about picking up swimming, Mom," Issei replied, lacing up his shoes. "I need a hobby besides studying, and swimming feels like the right choice."
"Does it have to be today?" she pressed. "Lately, you're only home at night. On weekends, you're at your grandmother's, and now on holidays too, you're...
Chapter 30: Jobs of a Devil (2/2)
"Is this really necessary?" Koneko sighed, trying to keep a straight face. "We're devils, not ghosts."
“This is what we were hired to do,” he shrugged, using his <<Dragon Breath>> to scorch the fence of a fancy mansion.
"And we agreed to this why?" she asked, her irritation sneaking past her usually deadpan expression.
"Because it’s not hard, just time-consuming," he replied. "An...
2025-01-01 16:26:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 29: Jobs of a Devil (½)
Issei couldn’t help but notice how much tea he’d been drinking lately.
Not alcohol—just tea.
Akeno always had a steaming cup ready whenever he stepped into the Occult Research Club. Sona insisted on tea during his visits to the Student Council. Just this morning, he’d sat through a lengthy explanation of how he awakened his Sacred Gear and ended up joining Rias’ peerage, all over yet another cup.
A...
2025-01-01 10:16:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 28: Training with a God (2/2)
The morning air was crisp, fog clinging to the mountain peaks as silence hung in the cool atmosphere. But Issei? He was drenched in sweat.
“Looking good, Issei,” Hachiman said with a nod of approval. “Your stamina’s definitely improved.”
The god had been watching Issei run through his boosts, pushing himself hard even at four in the morning. The boy had long since discarded his shirt, now ...
2024-12-31 15:10:18 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 27: Display before a God
Hachiman followed a pretty specific routine. His diet was simple but healthy—rice, salmon, greens, bean soup, and a few side dishes to round it out. After dinner, he’d take a walk around his estate, then spend some quiet time weeding and tending to his personal flower beds.
During the day, he worked hard at his commercial nursery, but when the sun set, he shifted gears to care for his flowers. His favorite? Red poppies.
...
2024-12-31 15:07:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 26: Back at Granny’s
Issei finally decided it was time for a makeover, focusing mainly on his wardrobe. He ditched his usual mix-and-match clothes—stuff he wore even on casual outings—and opted for something a little m...
2024-12-31 15:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 25: Just a Run
Sitting on the swing of the park —the very one that was destroyed and reconstructed with a day— Issei did his best to enjoy the fresh air.
‘Stressful, isn't it?’ Ddraig snickered. ‘This new life.’
Issei didn't entertain him with an answer as his eyes were stuck to his status.
[Status]
<Name: Issei Hyoudou>
<Age: 17 Years>
Chapter 24: Kindness
She felt like her body was on fire—skin burning and hair melting away. The torture kept replaying in her mind, an endless cycle. Every time she passed out, she'd wake up right back in that same scene.
Belts, knives, heated rods—there wasn’t a single thing she hadn’t been through. They talked about nailing her to a cross, sending her to God.
It was like an infinite nightmare she couldn't escape.
But this time, something was ...
2024-12-31 15:00:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 23: A New Recruit
[Dawn — Near Kuoh Town’s Old Church]
The sky was still dark, the sun not quite ready to show up. Most people were still asleep, with only a few out and about for their early morning routines.
“How does this ‘not seeing the supernatural’ thing even work?” Issei asked, pretty sure that some humans must have spotted them flying.
“There’s a spell that erases memories of what people saw, without mes...
2024-12-31 14:58:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 22: The New Devil
[Status]
<Name: Issei Hyoudou>
<Age: 17 Years>
<Race: Reincarnated Devil>
<Rank: Core-Middle Class>
<Gear: Boosted Gear (Stage 1)>
<Abilities: Draconic Eyes, Draconic Physique,Boost, Dragon Shot, P...
2024-12-31 14:56:53 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 21: The Devils of Kuoh (2/2)
The air felt heavy, like it was crushing them. Breaths were shallow, hearts unsettled, and hands trembled.
“T-That—” Rias tried to speak but couldn’t.
The sheer presence, the suffocating pressure, the raw fury—it was unbearable.
Except for Issei.
‘I didn’t know you had it in you, Ddraig.’ The boy stated in amusement.
‘Who...
2024-12-31 14:52:37 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 20: The Devils of Kuoh (½)
Kiba was struggling. What should have been a decisive strike to finish the fight had turned into a desperate battle for survival. His opponent, Freed, was relentless.
“Shit,” Kiba hissed under his breath, gripping his sword tighter.
The rest of the team wasn’t in great shape either. They were still reeling from the Fallens’ suicide bomb attack, barely able to hold their ground. Help wasn’t coming anytime soon. 2024-12-31 14:49:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 19: Chaos
“Don’t wait!” Kalawarner’s voice cut through the chaos, commanding attention. As Raynare’s right hand, she was the only one in the crowd who could rival Akeno and Rias in sheer ‘presence’. “Rush them!”
Right on cue, the sky darkened. Dozens of Fallen swooped down, weapons of magic—swords, spears, and maces—gleaming in their hands.
“Issei,” Akeno said with her usual calm smile, “we’ve got this. You don...
2024-12-31 14:45:37 +0000 UTC View Post