~Yuta Yukimura~
Sip.
"As always, your tea best, Grayfia."
I felt warmth after sipping the tea Grayfia had prepared for me; it was always at the perfect temperature and always felt calming to drink. Considering she probably had decades, if not centuries, to master her craft, I probably shouldn't be surprised. Especially with the pride she put into being a maid.
After I had successfully comforted everyone with lots of hugs and assured them that I, in fact, was fine(in the loosest definition of the word) Grayfia pulled me aside to have a proper chat about our situation.
Despite the topic being that I killed one of the generals of an enemy race my race was trying to forge peace with, the mood was fairly normal, as if we were about to discuss training methods instead of... yeah.
"I'm glad to hear that Yuta-san, now, I'll get to the point since you look quite tired already." And I foronewas grateful for Grayfia's consideration considering I felt like death itself, and not the hot kind from Marvel.
"First of all, there will be no negative consequences for killing Kokabiel, nor will there be problems caused by it in relation to the negotiations of peace. Kokabiel was already a loose cannon, and while Azazel laments his death, he is also glad that he was killed before he killed Lady Rias and Lady Sona, which would have undoubtedly led to war."
Hearing that, the tension drained out of my shoulders as I sunk into the couch as if my bones had vanished.
Can you really blame me for being stressed about this? I did not want to be the one who instigated racial conflict and restarted Biblical War 3.
Grayfia's lip curled into a slight smirk seeing my palpable relief before she resumed her explanation.
"If I were you I would not be so relaxed Yuta. Although it is unknown to the wider public to avoid alarm, the same did not apply to the higher-ups. To be clearer, there are a lot of eyes on you, from all three factions and even beyond."
I straightened my posture and listened more intently. On one hand, attention usually meant tickets, but on the other hand, attention also meant lethal danger. And I have more than met my 'threat to my life and livelihood' quota for this month at least.
"And just how bad is that? Do I have to deal with an Archangel knocking on my door next?"
"I wouldn't say the attention is bad other than possibly being a nuisance. Lady Serafall is interested in meeting you to thank you for saving her sister and for the matter of managing to kill a cadre in less than 2 months of being a devil. Same for Lord Ajuka who wants to run some tests on you in regards to your impossible abilities."
Grayfia said the last part with some awe and I felt my chest swell up with pride. Or blood, there was probably blood in my lungs again. I really ate some shit. If only the Law of Regression did not have its karmic drawback I'd have healed myself by now.
"Other than that, representatives from the Church and Heaven are interested in you for being a Reincarnated Devil without being a natural holy sword user, managing to fuse your energy with Durandal. And Azazel is also interested in you because of that and... another matter that I frankly do not understand."
"That doesn't sound so bad. Sounds like I'll be able to ignore them without too much trouble."
Grayfia pursed her lips, thinking about saying something before sighing.
"Normally, I would condemn your behaviour but considering what you have been through and your need to recover I will not raise objections. Don't worry Yuta, I will handle the problems that may arise, I'll bring it to your attention if it needs it."
"Thanks Grayfia, it really does feel comforting to have you by my side, I cannot think of someone more reliable than you are. Sorry for making you have to take care of me like this."
Grayfia smiled, somehow it was probably the brightest smile I'd ever seen from her as she blushed and brushed away a strand of hair from her face.
"Don't worry Yuta-san, I don't mind taking care of you, it is one of my pleasures, the work of a maid is my passion. So feel free to ask me anything you need. I'll be happy to serve."
Of course, my mind immediately went to the dirty implications from the most honest words I'd heard from Grayfia alongside a feeling of happiness that she would be this honest with me but then I thought of something else.
I had barely managed to protect myself and my loved ones. And if possible, I wanted to get even stronger so that I wouldn't need to resort to throwing my limited number of lives away to repel threats.
And there was still something I had yet to use in my arsenal.
Having made up my mind in record time my shadow stretched and spat out a mechanical eyeball that I grabbed from the air and showed to Grayifa.
"Thank you Grayfia. Then can you find someone to rip out one of my eyeballs and replace it with this?"
"..."
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~Yuta Yukimura~
I got scolded.
A lot.
I winced as I rubbed my sore cheeks. Since Grayfia knew I was injured, she only pulled on my cheeks to punish me, but that woman had some grippers on her hands. Despite this, after she was done scolding me, she did agree to find someone to upgrade one of my sight orbs with a cooler one after I explained to her the benefits of abandoning my flesh in exchange for reliable metal and magic from another universe.
Once I was done with that matter, I decided to find the Church Duo. After I asked Rias, she told me that she had offered them a room in my mansion temporarily to rest up. She told me that it was the least she could do after they were so devastated.
Now, I don't fancy myself as a motivational speaker, but as my dad always used to say.
Sometimes, a man has to take up the role of something he is not for the sake of his loved ones.
Of course, I don't consider them my loved ones, but the sentiment was there.
Reaching their room, I gave it two knocks.
Knock Knock
"Come in."
heh.
Hearing Xenovia's voice through the door, I entered the room only to be met with two dishevelled exorcists sitting across from each other with exhausted expressions. Seeing their downtrodden attitude, I couldn't help but comment.
"Geez, you guys look rough. People might have thought you'd seen someone die and come back in front of your eyes."
Xenovia and Irina's eyes widened at my voice as they realised it was me who entered the room and not someone else. Xenovia sprang up from her seat, and Irina fell over on the chair she was sitting on due to sheer shock.
"Yuta! How are you back already? I thought Durandall and you..."
Xenovia rushed and looked at me in confusion and relief as I exhaled softly.
"That old thing? Nah, I'm built too tough for it. I am a man with many tricks up his sleeve as you'll find."
Xenovia smiled a little at that as Irina caught herself and got off the ground.
"Y-Yuta! You're fine! I'm so glad!"
She put a hand on her chest and sighed a sigh of relief, giving me the perfect opportunity to tease that I readily took.
"What? You'd miss me that much? I'm honoured."
Irina blushed at my words before my attention was snapped back by Xenovia gripping my collar roughly, making me raise an eyebrow.
"No, but I would have."
"Wha-"
Smooch!
"EEeeeeh!???!!!? XENOVIA!?!?!?"
I was completely blinded by Xenovia pulling me down and smashing her lips against mine in an incredibly clumsy kiss before releasing me with a self-assured face.
"N-not that I'm not flattered but... what?"
Xenovia all but ignored my words as she touched her lips with a slight blush.
"Good, that was my first kiss. Since you saved me, and I have nothing left anymore, I have decided to become your girlfriend. I already asked Rias Gremory to enrol me into your high school in the same year as you."
"..."
"..."
"..."
I rubbed my eyes and still saw Xenovia looking up at me with that same expression. Irina was also goggling at her like a gaping fish.
"What... brought this on?"
Xenovia nodded and cupped her chin as if she were giving a sophisticated answer.
"It is quite simple really, since everything in my life was a lie and you were the only person to have helped me without asking for anything in return I decided to stay here and become your girlfriend to catch up on all of the things I missed in my life by being a pawn of the church. It shouldn't be a problem with you considering you already have a harem, don't you? You also stared at my breasts quite a lot when we were together."
I'll be honest with you chief, I have no idea what to say about this.
"Also I'd appreciate it if you could impregnate me as soon as possible."
Hit the breaks girl! Weren't you a devout believer 12 hours ago!? Where is all of this coming from!?
"X-X-Xenovia!? What!? He is a devil, are you going to abandon our Lord just like that!?"
Xenovia sent a sympathetic look towards Irina, as if she were the one speaking absolute nonsense here.
"Irina, I don't have any options neither do you, you heard what they said on the phone, we are heretics and cannot return to the Vatican anymore. After being lied to and being used all my life I would rather experience what life has to offer, and for that, I have decided to choose Yuta, there is no better option and he can also breed me with strong children."
Am I having a stroke?
Irina opened her mouth to speak but words refused to leave her mouth, although I didn't fully understand the situation I could tell that she was hit incredibly hard too. She couldn't refute it because she knew Xenovia was right.
So Irina drew back and hugged her knees before sighing.
"But... without you what am I going to do? I can't even reach my father, I have no one to go back to either."
Xenovia walked over to Irina and placed her hands over her shoulders comfortingly.
"Don't worry, Irina, you are very attractive yourself. If you are willing to, we could probably be sister-wives together. I also do not want to leave your side."
Seeing the sight in front fo me, I couldn't help but feel like I was grabbed and thrown face-first into an alternate universe.
Or was Xenovia just a straight-up mental case?
In any case, I had to admire the absolute shamelessness she had. This girl knew absolutely zero restraint or brakes. I don't think this could be explained simply as boldness.
"Xenovia... what are you saying!?"
At the flustered Irina, Xenovia looked offended, putting her hands on her hips and looking down at Irina with a hard expression.
"I mean what I mean, I want you to experience life too Irina. And I know without me or Yuta to look after you, you would end up homeless in less than a day."
Irina looked like a beaten dog with the bat of reality as Xenovia sighed.
You know what? I think it's about time I interject myself in this conversation.
Honestly, I had no problem with including Xenovia or Irina in my harem, both were drop-dead gorgeous, and they seemed like they had good characters.
Was this an impulsive decision? Definitely.
But I'd go with it and regret it later.
So I walked over to the two as they turned their attention to me.
"Well, if two really want to become my girlfriends, I'm definitely fine with it. You two seem like wonderful girls, and I would take care of you to the best of my abilities."
And I turned to Irina, locking eyes with her and giving my most charming patented Taker Smile™ possible.
"Besides, didn't you say you couldn't become a bride anymore? I'm willing to take responsibility for you. I did take your first kiss after all."
Irina's face blushed a nuclear red as Xenovia gave me a grateful smile.
"So, what do you two say? Don't worry, if you want, we can take things slow."
"I already expressed my intentions." "...Okay."
Xenovia said boldly while thrusting her chest forward, while Irina averted her eyes with a blushing face as she twiddled her fingers like a maiden, looking absolutely adorable.
"Now then, to seal the deal..."
Chu~!
Smooch~!
I gave Xenovia and Irina a quick symbolic kiss. Xenovia simply tilted her head at my gesture while Irina burned up like a tomato and melted into her seat.
Feat Achieved! Add Xenovia Quarta to your harem
+1x Platinum Item Gacha Ticket
Feat Achieved! Add Irina Shidou to your harem
+1x Gold Ability Gacha Ticket
While I certainly did not expect to leave this room with two new girls, I was nonetheless very satisfied.
A/N: Yuta is entering the big leagues without his consent, if you thought he was shaking the world already you haven't seen anything yet. Yuta is a chaotic entity and the world has no idea what has hit it yet. I have some big plans that I am very excited about.
Xenovia is a bulldozer with the subtlety of a thunderbolt, this girl is willing to completely turn her life upside down in the span of half a day and I love her because of it. I can't help but love the two Exorcist goobers, especially because they are very hot. What did you guys think about their scene? I would love to know.
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