Next day...(Wednesday)
[Name: Issei Hyoudou
Title: [Pervert][Ascended Red Dragon Emperor][Cardinal Shield Hero][Demon Slayer]
Level: 40|Capped
Class: Low Class|Human (Ascended)
Stats:
HP: 87 500/87 500
MP: 174 225/261 400/0
SC: 50%
CHI: 500[+][+](Suppressed)
KI: 61 238/61 238
AURA: 46 500/46 500
STR: 355{+}[+]
STA: 345{+}[+]
DEX: 345{+}[+]
INT: 101{+}[+]
WIS: 86{+}
CHA: 240{+}[+]
LUC: 65{+}
Stat points: 56]
Issei laid on his bed, gazing at the status panel. He added thirty five points to his luck, bringing it up to one hundred, and had the rest added to his wisdom. Bringing that up to one hundred and seven.
He also noticed that when the plus signs for the stat points vanished, two appeared beside wisdom and luck.
All his stats had exceeded the one hundred mark!
Tapping on the first plus sign, next to wisdom, a smile appeared on his face as he read what appeared.
[Extrasensory Perception]
-The perk, Extrasensory Perception, grants the bearer access to Extrasensory skills such as {Precognition}{Retrocognition}{Telepathy}{Clairvoyance}{Psychometry} and increases intuition and instinct.
-Note: These skills will only awaken should the user bear a strong desire to obtain one of them. Or in the event that the user's emotions align with his will to awaken the skill.
-Note: As a result of the {ESP} perk and the perk {Dragonic Instinct}, the rank 2 ability {Instinct} has evolved into rank 3!
Issei's eyes widened." Show me the ranking system." He stated and the screen changed.
{Ranking System!}
-According to this system all things are ranked from 1(mundane) to 7(Divine).
Ability: Instinct
Rank 1- Basic Instinct
Rank 2- Profound Instinct
Rank 3- Advanced Instinct
Rank 4- Hyper instinct
Rank 5- True Instinct
Rank 6- Pinnacle Instinct
Rank 7- Ultra Instinct
Issei hummed.' So my instinct ability was already on a profound level. Most likely as a result of the dragonic instinct perk which heightens my instinct growth. And now it has ascended to advanced instinct.'
"Return to former screen." And the new panel changed back to the former one.
-Note!: Instinct is heightened by aura. Suppressing your aura will lead to dampened instincts!
'I already know that. But it isn't like I got a choice at the moment. My spirit is to overwhelming thus it needed to be sealed. My aura is to weak to access my fully powered senses.' He thought and proceeded on.
Next plus sign. Luck.
[Jackpot Shot!]
-This skill gathers the users luck into a single goal. Allowing for one hundred percent success so long as the odds are within the range of the caster's luck stat.
Issei's eyes widened once more." Show the function of odds in determining my luck." He stated and the panel changed back to the ranking system.
Ability: luck
1:1 odds (o Luck points)
1:10 odds (10 Luck points)
1:100 odds (100 Luck points)
1:1000 odds (1k Luck points)
And so on...
Difficulty/Rarity:
1:1 (easy/easy to find)
1:10 (normal/common)
1:100 (hard/rare)
1:1000 (insane/epic)
1: 10 000 (impossible/legendary)
1: 100 000 (Hell/Mythical)
-Note!: Each title indicates either the value of an object or the difficulty of a task and your chances in obtaining such an object or overcoming such a task.
Issei shook his head." My luck has only just reached a hundred. So I'll be fine so long as my odds are 1:100. Which is still rare or hard depending on how you look at it. Nevertheless, these new abilities are awesome!"
[Note! As a result of the host's quick advancement in his spiritual development, a {Spirit core} has established itself within the host!]
{Spirit core}
- A space within the spirit of a mage, allowing for the accumulation of mana and any other forms of spiritual power.
[Note! As a result of unlocking the ability {Spirit core} the mana stat has been recalibrated]
[New mana stat categorizing is as follows:
1. The amount of mana the host can conjure up through the use of their mana link: 174 225MP
2. Maximum amount of mana the host can release at once, without damaging the spirit core or physical body: 261 400MP
3. The amount of mana accumulated within spirit core: 0MP]
This caught Issei's interest.' So I finally unlocked it. Good. Now I won't have to waste my stamina in the mids of battle to conjure up mana and tire myself out. Meaning I'll be able to fight at an even higher level than before!' He thought and decided to get out of bed.
It was still early and the sun hasn't yet come up. The early morning mist was still thick through town and the birds had only just begun singing their early morning songs.
Issei decided to go down stairs and start preparing breakfast for him and Asia.
Today she'd leave for the church.
He wasn't all to happy about letting her go to a den of fallen angels, but he had to if he wished to uncover their schemes.
Not to long after he started preparing breakfast, did Asia come down in the pj's Issei had lend her.
He smiled when he saw her." Morning, Asia. I was just about to go wake you. Are you done packing? We'll leave over an hour." He spoke.
She smiled back at him." Morning, Ise-san. I had already finished packing last night. But for now, I'd like to thank you for your hospitality." She spoke and bowed." I don't know how I could ever repay you for coming to my aid at that time." She finished and stood back up.
Issei shook his head." If you wish to repay me, then don't let go of your faith. And don't forget that you have a friend in me, so don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it." He finished and placed the plates on each side of the table.
Asia nodded." As you wish." She stated and joined him at the table. She prayed for the food and after they ate, they went to prepare themselves for their departure.
Issei for school and Asia for the church.
Going to the garage where the vehicles where stationed, he gazed over his father's car and his motorcycle.
'I'll take the car, drop Asia off, come back and take the bike to school.' He thought. Twenty minutes later, he and Asia were on their way to the church.
Coming to a stop before the church, he helped Asia with her luggage.
"Issei-san, there really wasn't any need for you to carry my luggage inside." She stated. Issei shook his head." Nonsense. I am happy to help. Furthermore, I believe an old friend of mine may be here. And I am eager to see her again." He stated.
This caught Asia by surprise.' Issei-san has a friend here? I wonder who.' She thought as they entered the old church.
"Helllooooooooooo!!!! Honey~, I'm home!!!" He called out with a smile. Asia just looked at his expression with confusion before she turned her gaze to the people present.
There was a young girl sweeping the floor. She had curly blond hair and was dressed in a maid's cosplay outfit. Her green eyes looked towards the duo that entered.
[Mittelt LV28]
There was also a man dressed in priest-like clothing along with two nuns who where conversing with each other over something at the alter while more people where cleaning the place out. There was a total of nine of them in the building.
And they all stopped what they were doing to look at the two that entered the building in such an ungodly manner.
But the two nuns at the alter were the most surprised when they saw who was accompanying Asia.
One of the nuns had long black hair and purple eyes with an hour glass figure which was very voluptuous. The second had midnight blue hair with yellow eyes and a similar body figure.
[Raynare LV36]
[Kalawarner LV30]
Issei smiled when he saw the two sisters at the alter." Why, hey there. My darling Raynare. How have you been?" He questioned and the entire atmosphere of the place went down a few degrees.
Asia looked at the nun at the alter with surprise." Is that sister Raynare?" She inquired when she heard Issei spoke." Sure is." He replied.
"Young man, do you not know the place you have stepped into!? This is.." the man at the alter began to speak.
[Dohnaseek LV31]
But he was swiftly interrupted by Issei." I know well the place I have walked into Dohnaseek. But enough with that, let's get down to business." He spoke and Dohnaseek's eyes widened.' How did he know my name? Who is he?' He thought.
Issei turned to Asia and pointed towards Raynare." Let me introduce you, Asia, this is Raynare, an old friend of mine. Raynare, this is Asia. Apparently you called her over to Japan. She ran into me and I helped her get here. But nevermind that, you still haven't answered my question. How have you been." He spoke with a devious smile.
Raynare narrowed her eyes once she laid eyes on Asia.' He brought her here? Good. That means he doesn't know.'" I have been fine, Issei. And you? You seem different. A bit devilish, maybe?" She inquired with a devious smile of her own.
Issei shook his head." Not even close. But then again, I wouldn't expect you to have known anything about me. Considering how you just left me, that too in the middle of our date. That hurt, you know. Almost like being stabbed in the gut. I mean just imagine your date flying of with another woman. Damn near broke my heart." Issei replied with a mock hurt expression near the end.
Raynare had already begun her approach to him, with the other two following behind her. She came to a stop before the smiling Issei before her gaze shifted to Asia.
"And you just so happened to run into our junior here? I find that quite hard to believe." She spoke as she looked back at Issei." Oh, believe it. I found her knocked out cold in the middle of the street. That too in the storming rain. Sorry about that by the way." He stated and scratched his cheek when he mentioned the rain.
Asia only blushed when he came to the part about her laying out cold on the street. She was to embarrassed to pay attention to the rest of his words. But the three before him heard him loud and clear. And they were shocked.
Raynare looked at him perplexed." So what are you doing here to begin with. You said you brought her here. Your job is done. What else are you after?" She spoke comprehensively.
No doubt if he was the one responsible for that holy storm, then he isn't an ordinary human. Hell, the fact that he is alive proves he isn't an ordinary human!
He smiled again and pointed at Raynare." I'm here for you, of course. Or did you really think I would just let you go that easily?" He asked. Raynare took his words as a threat and was about to reply when Issei turned back to Asia and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"I must get going, or I'll be late for school. I'll be leaving you in their care. And don't be to apprehensive or stiff around them. They are practically angels." Issei stated and smiled at her before turning back to the three before him, who were glaring at his nonchalant demeanour.
He could tell they have had quite enough of his metaphorical, yet literal, jokes.
But he was still smiling when he continued to speak with them." Asia is a dear friend of mine. She's quite precious to me. Like a treasure. So take good care of her for me. Okay, Raynare?" He stated.
Raynare looked at him, still apprehensive." You need not worry. She'll be in divine care." She replied.
Issei nodded and turned to leave. Asia looked at his retreating form and spoke." Issei-san, will you come and visit from time to time?" She asked. Issei stopped and turned his head slightly, allowing her to see his smile.
"You need not worry, Asia. A dragon will always return for his treasures." He spoke before leaving the building.
Asia couldn't help but smile as she saw her friend leave. She turned back to the three beside her, only to be met with their shocked expressions.
'''Did he just say dragon!?'''
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*Zoooooooommmm!!*
Sounded the engine of Issei's bike as he sped his way through the streets. He smiled as he rode his bike. He loved the feeling of boundlessness it gave him. That sense of freedom which was absolute bliss. The greatest ecstasy of all dragon kind.
"Partner, are you sure leaving the nun in the care of the fallen was a good idea?" Ddraig inquired as he watched his partner ride through to school.
Issei hummed in response." I know what you are thinking Ddraig. That they might be plotting to steal her sacred gear. After all, it is too valuable. And when mastered, could grant it's wielder immortality. They know this. And considering that Asia saw her sacred treasure more as a curse than a blessing, it makes sense for her to go along with it, should they inform her of it.'' He replied mentally.
*Zooom!*
The bike sped through the other vehicles before it. The school was in sight.
"...But. I already decided to make Asia mine. And stripping her of her sacred treasure would kill her on the spot. This is nothing more than a test for the fallen." Issei continued.
"A test? How so?" Ddraig inquired as Issei took a turn at the corner to take the back entrance where the parking for all vehicles were. Some students looked at him in shock as they saw him riding his black beast.
"On our date, she hesitated. Even if it might not have seemed like much, she didn't wish to kill me. Although that might have been the result of something else entirely. Nevertheless, I was still stabbed.
I have decided to return her favour. I gave them the one thing they wanted. The one thing they hoped to gain. Now all that remains is to see what they decide to do.
If they disregard Asia's life, then I'll disregard their's and end them all. On the other hand, if they decide to spare her. Then I'll spare them. It is as simple as that. Although, one thing will remain the same regardless of what they choose..." Issei stated." Oh, and what's that?" Ddraig asked bewildered.
Issei smirked as he came to a stop in the parking area. He parked the bike and made his way to his gang's early morning meeting spot.
"Wait and see, partner. Wait and see..."
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Usually, everyone would ignore the pervert known as Issei Hyoudou.
When he entered, no one cared, when he spoke, no one listened. When rose his opinion, it was considered crap.
Yet, today, that was not the case. Everyone was looking at him, whispering and making gossip. Issei found this quite strange. And he wasn't the only one.
"Hey, Issei, what did you do man? Everyone is talking about you, even some of the guys are glaring at you." Matsuda questioned.
Issei shrugged as they walked through the school hall." I honestly don't know." The boy replied, although quite confused as to what is going on, until a familiar voice spoke up.
"It probably has something to do with the new student joining the Academy." A mature yet teasing voice spoke. They turned their attention to the black haired, purple eyed beauty that came up to them.
The two boys beside Issei had their hearts beating a hundred miles a minute. Why? Because the second hottest girl in school, Akeno Himejime just walked up to them.
Issei smiled." Morning Akeno. How are you and Rias doing?" He inquired. Akeno smiled." Morning Issei. I've been well. Although there's a lack of entertainment in my life at the moment. But I'll live. President Rias is also doing well, although she has been acting quite strangely since yesterday. I wonder why?" She spoke and placed her finger on her lip and assumed a thinking pose as she genuinely looked confused.
The other two perverts in the group couldn't believe Issei was having a conversation with the vice president of the ORC while strolling to class!
Issei smiled." I wonder also. But nevertheless, you mentioned something about a new student?" Issei inquired. Akeno nodded." Indeed. Apparently, a new student joined the school. But hear this, when they inquired why the student chose to attend Kuoh Academy, they said they came because you were here. Now isn't that exciting?" She stated.
People who saw the two walking side by side were stunned. Matsuda and Motohama who were following were obviously ignored. The men especially were the most jealous at the moment.
But Issei couldn't care less about them. He was more interested in who this new student might be.
"So that's why everyone is staring at me. And you, Akeno, any particular reason why you have decided to walk with me on this fine morning?" He asked. It was a dead giveaway that she wanted something. He knew that since the moment he felt her presence when he walked into the building.
She smiled and leaned closer to him. Almost making it seem as if she was going to kiss him. But her lips moved to his ear with a hot steamy breath escaping her lips as she began to speak." I want to know, when the punishing will begin?" She stated.
His left eye twitched as he looked at the girl next to him. Her cheeks were a slight tint of pink while her eyes were filled with wonder and expectation.
She was serious.
'Check reputation' Issei thought and a status panel appeared.
[Akeno Himejima- Liked RP: 180/1600]
[Do you wish to apply this status to primary status?]
[Y/N]
Of course he thought 'yes' and as soon as he did, the panel disappeared and a heart, the size of a thumb appeared floating next to Akeno's normal status panel above her head. It was light yellow in colour. With the word 'Liked' in the center of the heart.
The three seconds that Issei was doing all this, Akeno continued to stare him dead in the eyes." My, my Issei~. Don't tell me you are already thinking about it? You naughty boy." She spoke with a teasing voice.
Issei focused his sight back on her and shook his head." Nope. I won't tell you." He stated and resumed walking to class.
Akeno looked at him confused, while the rest of the trio looked on with gaping expressions.
Did Issei really just shrug of Akeno and her teases?
They were shocked!
Akeno walked back up to Issei's side with a pout." What do you mean you won't tell me?" She asked.
Issei smirked." If I tell you then your mind will only focus on that day and time. The suspense, the tension, the wait. There will be none of that. Rather, I decided I won't tell you when. Cause I have decided to do it anywhere at anytime." He stated and turned his head to look her in the eyes.
"It could be when your at home, watching a movie or making a meal. It could be when you take a shower or while getting ready for bed. It could be early morning, or late at night. In the street or even at school. I might even do it in front of your entire class just for the fun of it. And it can happen at any hour. So I'll leave you with the anticipation of our encounter. Good day, vice president." He stated with a smirk.
She just looked at him flabbergasted. He walked of, with Matsuda and Motohama following in suit.
She started giggling as she watched him leave. Before taking her own path towards her classroom.
'My, my, it would appear that president was correct. He's becoming more and more audacious.'
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"What the hell were you two discussing!?" Matsuda exclaimed as Motohama nodded, backing his friend.
Issei looked confused." Nothing in particular. Why do you want to know?" He inquired as he placed his stuff next to his desk and sat down.
The two looked flabbergasted at his reply." Dude! The vice president of the Occult Research club won't just come up to someone to have a chat! Not unless you've got something going on with the vice pres. If you know what I'm saying." Motohama spoke with a lecherous smirk at the end that made the girls in the vicinity shiver when they saw it.
Issei just gave a soft smile." Now Moto, all she wanted to know was the date of a specific event. I told her that I didn't know and that was that." He replied.
[The skill Deception has leveled up!]
[Deception LV8: 0/3500]
Matsuda nodded." Well, if you say so. I am anyway more curious as to who this new student is that everyone was talking about. I hope it's a girl." He stated and went to take in his own seat next to Issei, while Motohama took in his seat behind Issei.
Issei and the three continued talking about various other things until the bell rang and their homeroom teacher came in.
He turned to his students and smiled." I see you are all here. Good. We have a new student that will be joining us from today. She's been homeschooled for most of her life but decided join Kuoh Academy. So I hope you'll all take good care of her. Miss, you may enter." He spoke and looked towards the door.
The doors opened and an absolute beauty came walking in. Long, flowing blond hair, ocean blue eyes and three cut whisker like marks on each of her cheeks.
Issei's eyes widened." No way..." He was shocked. Because the new student is none other than Kurohime herself!
Everyone was excited. The boys were even more hyped up, while the girls were admiring her beauty and above all else, her assets!
Kurohime smiled at them all as the teacher told her to introduce herself." Hi, everyone! I am Iwatani Kurohime, this is my first time in a school so please take good care of me." She spoke with a bow. The sheer cuteness she radiated made the entire class coo at her.
She stood back up and looked over the class. She spotted the one she was looking for and waved at him.
"Hey, there Issei! It looks like we are in the same class!" She exclaimed excitedly.
Everyone in class snapped their heads when looking at Issei. The boys were glaring at him we'll the girls looked concerned.
Issei looked at everyone looking at him and smirked." What?" He asked and looked at Kurohime." Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" He asked. Completely ignoring everyone around him including the muttering of Matsuda and Motohama.
She looked down at the floor, a bit embarassed and scratched her cheek." I wás, but then big sis Eto and Kimiko told me you'd be more pleased with a surprise rather than being told of my admission into Kuoh." She stated.
Once again, the men in class were glaring at Issei and making comments on why Kurohime would be friends with someone like him.
The teacher nodded when he saw she was familiar with someone in her class and spoke." Since you are already familiar with mister Hyoudou, I'll assign him as your tour guide of Kuoh. Issei, take care of her. And I don't want any funny business! You hear me?" He stated as he turned his gaze from Kurohime to Issei.
Issei nodded in response. The teacher assigned her to a seat behind Matsuda making her sit across from Issei.
Issei, in turn smiled at her." Welcome. And prepare yourself. Cause this school ain't normal."
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Time flied by quickly. Issei had given Kurohime a tour of Kuoh during their break and introduced her to some of the female members of the class.
When school ended, the two rode home on the bike.
"Master, I have been meaning to ask you. What are your plans for the future?" She spoke up while hugging his back.
Issei rose a brow at her question." As the cardinal hero, Issei Hyoudou or the red dragon emperor?" He asked." All of them." She replied and he hummed.
"As a cardinal hero, I wish to protect my world. Both from the possibility of the apocalypse as well as the supernaturals causing trouble in people's lives. Supernaturals are roaming free and this is causing trouble. Not in all cases but in most.
I wish to establish an order that will govern supernatural activity on Earth. And set up rules for both humans and non humans associated with the supernatural to live by. Should they desire to continue living in peace, that is." He began. She hummed in response.
Even though she was also non human and would also have to fall under said order, she knew what he said was true. Supernaturals running amuck without any authority to answer to will prove catastrophic for the mundane humans!
"As Issei Hyoudou, I have a lot of dreams. One of which includes becoming the harem king!" He smirked when he said that and even more so when he felt the shock radiating off of Kurohime. Who in turn, soon began to laugh.
"Sorry. That was just so unexpected. Harem king? Why? I certainly didn't depict you as the harem seeking type." She spoke with interest.
Issei nodded." I am. And there are a lot of reasons attached to that dream. The most prominent one, being that I wish to be recognised as the man with the greatest character." He stated.
But this confused her." What do you mean?" She asked as they sped through the streets. The sounds of cars driving and people talking on the side of the rode while some came out of shops filled the air.
"For a good man, some women might be willing to marry and settle down. For a great man, some might even be willing to sacrifice something they desired. But, only for the greatest of men, would a woman be willing to marry, and be happy still knowing she isn't the only one to call him her's. Thus, one can deduce that such a man possesses a character unlike any other." Issei responded.
Kurohime looked somewhat surprised at what he said. But couldn't deny that his words held merit. Under normal circumstances no woman would ever agree to have their man marry more than once. But if a woman were to agree, believing that she will not lose either her happiness nor her place in his heart, then that must be one hell of a man.
She smiled again and laid her head against his shoulder." Am I apart of your harem?" She asked softly. Issei went quite for a second as his eyes widened. But they soon softened as he replied." You are the one who should answer that question. But know that if you do join, you'll be mine and mine alone. I'll expect of you to be kind, yet just and intolerable of injustice, including my own. And finally to love your fellow sisters, as much as you do me. Accept those conditions, and I'll accept you into my harem." Issei finished.
She smiled as she heard him speak." I do. I accept all of it." She stated, to which Issei nodded as he came to a stand still before her home.
He turned himself to her as they stood and removed his helmet. She looked up into his eyes as he lifted her chin." In that case..." Issei stated as he leaned in and took her lips. Both having their eyes closed as they enjoyed the moment.
A second later, they separated and Issei could clearly see the blush on her cheeks at having her first kiss taken."..I accept you into my family." He finished with an eye smile.
Their moment was soon cut short as Hosu exited the shop and saw the two standing there. Issei greeted her father while she used this opportunity to enter the shop/house, not forgeting the say goodbye to Issei before disappearing into the house.
Issei hopped back onto his bike soon after Hosu thanked him for bringing her home." No problem, father-in-law, just looking out for my future wife." He stated as he drove off.
Hosu had a fit after hearing that. But decided that it was for the best for him to just let the children be.
After all, who wouldn't want a potential god as your son-in-law!?
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On his way home, Issei felt the link between him and Eto as well as Kiyomi open up.
""Master/Issei, what is this about you having a harem!?""