The Knight Goddess (A Dxd Story)

Chapter 117: Misunderstanding

" Good day, Ravel."

" Mother?" Ravel said in surprise and the woman chuckled

" Are Rias and the Blue Dragon Empress available?"

Rias leaned over the couch as she heard her name being called.

" Good day, auntie. It has been a long time."

" Oh, Rias. Good day. Also..."

Erin approached nearer and the woman's smile widened

"Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Erin Vermillion." The Goddess made a small bow

" I see.. you're more attractive up close." remarked the woman and the Erin just gave a tight-lipped smile.
" Nice to meet you as well. I apologize for meeting you for the first time in such a way."

"Please don't mind it. Do you have some business with me?"

" Yes. I thought I would at least send my greetings to you. I should have come in person for our first meeting."

" Auntie, please do not worry yourself. Your feelings are enough." smiled Rias

" Thank you." Ravel's mother turned to the Goddess. "And, Erin Vermillion, please take good care of my daughter."

Erin blinked in surprise

" Ah- Yes, of course. Though the president is here and many people in the club can look after her."

" Yes, it's just... please protect her from any strange insects of the human world."

" Strange insects?" The Royal trio mumbled in unison

" If the Blue Dragon Empress, who has distinguished herself many times, stays by her side, my husband and I will feel more at ease. We can also hope for more good news."

"I see.. but that's -

" You are still free, right?" asked the woman with a twinkle in her eyes

" I understand." Erin sighed faintly and held a determined look. " If that's the case, I will protect your daughter."

Ravel blushed at this while Rias frowned slightly

" Thank you very much. Ravel, you know what to do, right? Stand behind Rias and listen to her well. Work hard to not sully our name."

" Of course." replied Ravel with a smile

" On top of that, make sure to get closer to Erin Vermillion."

Ravel nodded with a faint blush on her cheeks

" Lastly, I have heard that you wish to become a high-ranking devil." asked the woman to the Goddess

" That's right."

" My daughter is currently in my family. I have traded her with Riser."

Erin became confused on where the woman was heading

" Listen well, my daughter is currently free. Do you understand?"

"Um, Yes..Yes, I understand." Erin replied unsurely and Ravel looked at her in surprise

" Good. I'm hoping you'll become part of our family." smiled the woman and Erin lightly gasped

" What- So that's what she meant by -

" Well then, Good day, everyone."

*(Flash!)*

The Group stared at the empty space for some seconds and Rias turning away from them caught their attention

" Buchou, where are you going?" Issei asked and the red head stopped walking. She went silent and the group shared looks of concern

" Rias..." Erin called out and the red head sighed at this

"Erin, will you protect me?"

" Of course I will."

" And Asia too?" continued Rias with her back facing the group

"Huh? Yeah. I'll protect her too."

" And Akeno?"

" Buchou, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly asking these questions?" Issei interjected in confusion

" Rias..." Erin closed her eyes and released a sigh. She now understood why the red head was acting this way

" Please, let's not talk about it right now." The Goddess said who was aware of the audience they have.

" Hey, Erin." Rias gazed at the side.
" What am I to you?"

" Rias -

" What am I to you?!" asked the red head in a more demanding tone

"Rias...." Erin uttered in a pleading tone. "Stop, please."

" Tell me." Rias turned around and faced back the Goddess. "What exactly am I to you?"

Issei looked back and forth at the two as the tension rose. He was about to speak up until Azusa held him back.

"Don't. Just let them be." The ice wolf shook his head and Issei backed down

" Everyone.. everyone here including you are my treasured comrades, you are my close friends and-

" STUPID!" shouted Rias and she ran away crying.

"Rias-oneesama!" Asia called out. Before she chased the girl, she looked at the Goddess in disapproval.

" Erin, you're terrible!"

"That was pretty bad just now, Erin." Kiba said with a concerned look

"What do you mean, Kiba?" Issei was still confused

" Goodness, Issei -

" Of course Rias and Asia would get mad." Akeno said and shook her head

" Even I thought you were pretty stupid there, Erin." Xenovia remarked.

" Erin-senpai, how could you?"

"Hey! Why are you ganging up on Master like that? It's not her fault things turned out this way." Tsubaki spoke and the Goddess just ushered him down.

"They have a point, Tsubaki. It's because Rias and I didn't discuss about our issues and I chose to avoid talking about it."

The Goddess sighed tiredly

" I'll catch up on Rias and explain things to her."

" Don't." Akeno quickly said which stopped the girl from leaving. " It's best to leave her for now. The way you are at the moment, it will only hurt her more."

" Oy, why are you looking at Erin like she's that worthless?" Issei said defensively. "Gasper, you don't think like that, right?"

The vampire looked down and fidgeted on his fingers.

" Umm.. at this moment, I think Erin-senpai fits that description."

" What did you say, vampire?!" Tsubaki abruptly stood up and Gasper hid behind Irina

" Ano.. it was the fault of my mother and I, wasn't it?" asked Ravel in a worried tone

"Don't worry about it, Ravel." replied Akeno with a smile. " It is Erin's fault for not thinking of Rias until now."

" What am I supposed to do?" Erin slumped back on the couch and massaged her head. Her feelings were all over the place and the twins just patted her shoulder reassuringly.

- End of Chapter -