The cursed way (Highschool dxd x OC)

Chapter 18

Koneko looked up to see Steve smiling at her while hugging her gently.

"Don't worry Koneko, just listen closely."

"A few days ago, we commissioned Steve of Heroes for Hire for an investigation, in which it was found out that Kakas Nebiros was experimenting illegally on multiple individuals, both from his territory and his peerage. Kuroka Tojou killed her master to protect her sister from her master, and saved many others who would have undergone the same fate. And thus, from today onwards, the Four Satans declare Kuroka Tojou a free devil and revoke her Stray status," Sirzechs announced as Koneko, overwhelmed, started crying.

"I-is it true?" she asked Steve, who gave her a kind smile and nodded.

Without a warning, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into a deep kiss, as Steve reciprocated and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!" Koneko said, sobbing in his embrace as he gently stroked her hair.

"So... wanna meet your sister?"

"H-huh?" she muttered as Kuroka entered the section.

"H-hello, Shirone."

"NEE SAN!" yelled Koneko as she hugged her tightly, sobbing, causing Kuroka to shed tears too.

The sisters hugged each other while crying for a moment, until they all heard Ajuka clearing his throat.

"Alright, Underworld. There is another announcement. As we all know by now, Heroes-for-Hire has done a great deal of work for all the factions and helped maintain peace between all of us. Their work is commendable. This commission of investigation we are talking about, it was not initiated by us. Steve Gojo, the leader of Heroes-for-Hire found Kuroka Tojou, and he was the one who asked for this. He went out of the way for us, like many other times. Thus, I, Ajuka Beelzebub, would like to award Steve for all the times he helped us with something special."

Everyone looked interested, wondering what this 'Special' award could be.

"After a great deal of Research, I have come up with Evil Pieces which do not convert the pieces into devils, and can be used by a non-devil too. I would like Steve Gojo the first Non-Devil to have his own peerage, recognized by the Four Satans, and have his very own Evil Pieces," Ajuka said as a lot of cheers and protests were heard.

"For those who are against this, remember. I DID NOT ASK YOUR OPINION! THIS IS A DECISION TAKEN BY ME, AJUKA BEELZEBUB! DO NOT FORGET YOUR PLACE!"

Everyone was taken aback, as Ajuka was known as the laid-back and easygoing Satan, and it was rare for him to talk with such authority.

"Therefore, I would like you all to keep your conservative thoughts to yourselves," He concluded as everyone gulped.

"YOU'RE GETTING YOUR OWN PEERAGE!" Issei cheered as Steve chuckled, caught off-guard by this.

"This is some surprise," he said as everyone congratulated him.

"With everything out of the way, let's just enjoy ourselves," Sirzechs said as the celebration party for the victor, i.e., Issei began.

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Riser was standing on the balcony, staring into the sky when Steve walked up to him.

"So? Here to mock Riser?" he off-handedly said as Steve chuckled.

"I do not mock those who fight valiantly, Sir Riser Phenex," Steve said formally as Riser raised his brow.