Chapter 92 – Sirzechs is Coming?
After the "Kokabiel Incident" officially wrapped up, Kuoh Town gradually slipped back into its usual rhythm.
Students returned to class like nothing had happened. The diligent ones resumed their studies, while the habitual slackers… well, they stayed true to form and kept skipping like always.
It wasn't exactly a life of excitement, but for most people, it was enough to call "satisfying."
For Akira, though, there was something a little more entertaining lately—his plagiarized version of Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru—or Oregairu for short—had exploded into a massive nationwide hit.
In a society crushed under invisible hierarchies, where the average person was quietly suffocating under pressure they couldn't explain, Oregairu was catharsis. A mirror reflecting the warped, lonely pain of the misunderstood.
And its protagonist, Hikigaya Hachiman—"The Great Master of Loneliness," as some fans called him—hit harder than anyone expected.
He didn't fight back with power or hope. He survived by accepting reality, even if it broke him.
For readers, it wasn't just relatable. It was raw. It was real.
Naturally, the light novel's sales exploded across Japan, and as a result, Akira was now bathing in royalty money.
Of course, he ignored every offer thrown his way—book signings, interviews, fan meetups, even TV adaptations.
He hadn't rewritten this story for fame. His only real goal was simple: Money. Money. More money.
If this world were a peaceful anime universe with no supernatural nonsense, maybe he'd seriously consider becoming an author.
But this was a world filled with Sacred Gears, Fallen Angels, Devils, exorcists, secret organizations, and literal Satans.
Compared to all that, writing novels was just a side quest.
He already had everything he needed thanks to the Gremory family—and his engagement to Rias sealed the deal.
At this point, he was just enjoying the ride.
That afternoon, inside the Occult Research Club's room at Kuoh Academy...
"Akira, can I ask you something?"
Xenovia sat comfortably on the couch, holding the latest volume of Oregairu in her hands. Apparently, she'd become a fan of his "work" too.
"What is it?"
"How did you even write something like this? It's so… depressing."
"Coming from a fallen holy sword wielder who abandoned the Church in despair… that's a bold take."
"Can you not bring that up again?"
"A holy swordswoman, swallowed by darkness~."
"You—!"
She froze mid-retort, her face stiffening like she'd taken a direct hit to the chest. Akira could be unbelievably annoying when he wanted to tease someone.
Just then, the door opened.
Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima stepped into the room—but something was off.
Rias looked visibly tense.
"What's up with your face? You look like you just got bad news," Akira asked, tilting his head.
"She got a message from Grayfia-sama during class," Akeno explained gently.
"…A message?"
"Tomorrow's Parent Visitation Day."
"Oh yeah. My class mentioned an open lesson thing too. I was thinking of skipping the whole thing."
As someone from another world, Akira had never been fond of these cultural events. They only reminded him how out-of-place he really was.
"…But Grayfia-sama said Lucifer-sama will be coming in person."
"…Huh? The actual Satan? Visiting his little sister?"
"There wasn't much detail. Just that he's coming."
"Are all the Four Satans siscons or what?" Akira blurted. "I heard Sona-kaichou's big sister—Serafall Leviathan—is, let's say… very affectionate too."
A beat of silence filled the room.
Especially from Rias, who shot him a very unamused look.
"Don't bring that up," she muttered. "The point is… my Onii-sama is coming. What should I do?"
"Why are you freaking out? He's your brother, not your dad. Just let him visit."
"Don't act like this doesn't involve you. We're engaged, remember? I'm your fiancée—and you're mine."
"I haven't forgotten."
"Then... when Onii-sama arrives tomorrow... we need to, um..."
Her voice trailed off.
Even if she didn't finish the sentence, everyone in the room already knew what she meant.
"You mean we need to look a bit more... couple-like?" Akira asked.
"More or less~" Rias replied, glancing away. Her tone tried to sound casual, but the faint blush on her cheeks betrayed her.
"In that case, no problem. We'll hold hands, wrap our arms around each other... heck, I could kiss you in front of him."
"Why are you the one doing the kissing—"
"I mean, you could kiss me. I'm fine either way."
"That's not the point!"
Rias glared at him like he'd just flipped the table in a chess match she was trying to win gracefully.
She was Rias Gremory—heir to the prestigious Gremory household, respected throughout the Underworld, and the undisputed goddess of Kuoh Academy.
And somehow… she felt like she was the one chasing him.
"Don't worry," Akira said nonchalantly, leaning back on the sofa. "If your brother's showing up tomorrow, we'll just act like a proper couple. Easy."
"…Not tomorrow," Rias corrected him, her voice suddenly serious.
"If things go as expected… they'll probably arrive later today."
"…Wait, what?"
"Parent Visitation is tomorrow morning. They'd logically arrive today to stay overnight and come with us."
"…You're telling me the freaking Lucifer is coming to my house?"
Rias nodded.
Akira's face went still.
"Hang on… Kuoh Academy basically belongs to the Gremory and Sitri families. Your brother, one of the Four Satans, is visiting… and instead of staying in some fancy mansion, he's crashing at my place?"
"I already moved in with you. My old residence was returned to the family."
"You gave it back…? Was it a rental or something?"
"No. It's just proper estate management. As the Gremory heir, I have responsibilities."
"So let me get this straight," Akira said, sighing. "You're freeloading at my house… and now your brother's tagging along?"
"You make it sound like we're mooching off you."
"I just got rich… and now you're already targeting my wallet?"
Rias gave a little scoff, saying nothing more.
Akira leaned back, staring at the ceiling. At this point, what could he even do?
He was engaged to Rias Gremory—a brilliant, beautiful girl with enough pride to command entire legions.
This was just part of the package deal.
Meanwhile, in the corner of the room, Xenovia had gone pale.
I just became a Devil... and now I'm about to meet Lucifer himself?
Even during her time in the Church, she'd never laid eyes on someone as high-ranking as Archangel Michael.
And now, fresh off her Devil Reincarnation, she was about to meet one of the Four Satans.
It was surreal—and honestly, terrifying.
The rest of the room didn't look too fazed.
After all, Akira, Akeno, and Kiba had met Sirzechs Lucifer before. To them, it wasn't uncharted territory.
But Asia…
Even though she was now a Devil herself, there was a clear unease in her eyes. A visit from a Satan wasn't something you could take lightly.
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Join my Patreon here:
🔗 patreon.com/FaaanzKun
✅ Enjoy 100+ chapters ahead of WebNovel
✅ Get 2 new chapters every day exclusively on Patreon
✅ Be the first to enjoy the new season before anyone else
Thank you for your amazing support! 💖
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —