Arc Of Embodiment (Hiatus) - Chapter 73

-Draconic Deus-

Jaune and Serafall arrived at the Party of the Peace Treaty. From a single glance, the Party seems peaceful, but those who are observant enough can tell that there is a bit of tension, not a lot, but it is noticeable.

Jaune then saw Rias’ and her Peerage. He approached them. He wanted to have a conversation with them before things get chaotic due to Loki’s arrival later. When he arrived at the table that Rias and her Peerage was on, he heard them conversing.

“I’ve never seen so many Satan-class Devils gathered in one place like this,” Kiba said in awe.

“It’s truly an incredible sight,” Xenovia said.

“Make sure you don’t offend anyone,” Rias said seriously. Although she knew they could contend with the Satans with their raw strength, she’s still worried since they don’t have the same experience. Serafall, Ajuka, and Sirzechs are 500+ years old.

“What are you guys talking about?” Jaune asked. They were surprised to see Jaune at the Party. They couldn’t invite him since they had no way of contacting him, so Jaune being here was quite shocking.

“Jaune! How did you get here?” Issei asked.

“I’m here with Sera. She invited me as a date for this fine Party,” Jaune said.

“Kuh! You’re seducing Satan’s now! I’m jealous!” Issei said.

“I didn’t seduce Sera! She…” Before Jaune could finish his sentence, Serafall pulled him away from Rias’ table and onto another.

“Jaune! I want you to meet my parents!” Serafall said with a smile on her face.

“Hello. Lord and Lady Sitri,” Jaune said with a bow.

“This is the person you brought as a date? I don’t have any issues with Humans, but he doesn’t seem to have any magic in him. Is he even aware of your status?” Lord Sitri said.

“Tsk-tsk-tsk. Don’t judge him just because you can’t feel his magic. Trust me. He is far stronger than he looks,” Serafall said.

“Hoho! I’ve never heard you praise someone before, except for Sona,” Lady Sitri said in a teasing voice.

In the distance, Jaune saw Sirzechs talking to Azazel. He went and eavesdrop on them without moving closer. He heard them talking about the disappearance of the Boosted Gear. Hearing what he did, he realised that Sirzechs and Serafall haven’t told them about him taking the Boosted Gear from Issei. He ignored it for now, but he would prank Azazel and Michael later when the latter arrived. For now, he was having a wonderful conversation with Lord and Lady Sitri about what he likes about Serafall, for which he listed out dozens of reasons. In turn, this made Serafall blush uncontrollably.

Not long later, more guests arrived. This time it was Sona and her Peerage who went towards Rias and her group. But when Serafall saw Sona, she b-lined towards her. Serafall was shouting out Sona’s name on purpose to gain attention, which Jaune found funny as Serafall was acting childish while Sona was embarrassed.

“Welcome! Sona-chan!” Serafall shouted while running towards Sona.

“O-Onee-sama!” Sona said.

“It’s been a while, Serafall-sama,” Rias said. Earlier, when Serafall pulled Jaune away, she wasn’t able to greet her.

“Oh, Rias-chan! You look like you’re doing well,” Serafall said. Earlier, when she pulled Jaune away, Rias’ presence didn’t register in her head since she wanted Jaune to meet her parents.

“Y-yes,” Issei said, he still could not fathom the way Serafall acts, especially since she is one of the Underworld’s leaders. But then again, he saw the way Sirzechs was and how Jaune always acted. It was like those with power are eccentric. He hoped that he wouldn’t be like that. Ahem ‘We already know that he is since he is trying to become a Harem King’ Ahem.

While Jaune was conversing with Rias, Sona and their Peerage, Sirzechs and Azazel were chatting about the arrival of Michael and Odin.

“Michael-dono should arrive soon,” Sirzechs said.

“And according to Baraqiel, the head of security, Odin should be on his way,” Azazel said.

“Baraqiel is guarding him?” Sirzechs asked.

“There are many Norse Gods who do not approve of their chief God Odin’s alliance with the Devils,” Azazel said, which made Sirzechs sigh, as he knew that in every faction, there is those type of people.

Sirzechs and Azazel continued their conversation. Meanwhile, Jaune and Serafall were chatting with Rias and Sona, along with their Peerage, but they then heard a loud boom. It turns out the young Devil of Agares and Glasya-Labolas were arguing, resulting in a destroyed table. Their quarrel stopped when Sairaorg decided to step in. Seekvaira stopped, but Zephyrdor did not. He tried to attack Sairaorg, but he was too weak and flew towards a wall with a single hit.

“So, that’s the number one strongest amongst the younger Devils?” Jaune asked.

“He is the next leader of the Bael Family, Sairaorg. My cousin,” Rias said.

“He’s not half bad. I’ll give him that,” Jaune said.

“Coming from you, that’s a high praise,” Rias said.

“Well, he deserves it. I can tell from his body that he worked hard to achieve where he is now. And earlier, when he tossed that devil named, Zephyrdor, he used Touki rather than his devil powers. Why is that?” Jaune said. He already knew why, but it would be suspicious if he suddenly had that knowledge.

Rias then explained Sairaorg’s disposition. Like how he and his mother was treated poorly due to Sairaorg not gaining the inherent ability of the Bael Family, the Power of Destruction and how they were sent away in the countryside of the Bael territory to keep them out of sight. Then lastly, she told him about the disease that Misla got, the sleeping disease, a common disease amongst the Devil race, but none has yet to find a cure.

“That’s quite a hardship,” Jaune said.

“Yes, it was,” Rias said.

“Hmm? You know, if I get a chance to get a look at this sleeping disease, I may be able to help,” Jaune said.

“If you were any other person, I would say that you’re crazy or delusional, but I have seen you do crazier things, like bringing Ddraig back to life,” Rias said.

“Ha-ha-ha. Shh! Don’t say that out loud. I plan to prank Azazel and Michael later using Ddraig,” Jaune said.

Moments later, Michael arrived. He had Irina with him, who waved at Issei when she spotted him. Michael then headed towards Sirzechs and Azazel, and they started having a conversation while Jaune was laughing at the prank that he would pull on them later.

Not long after Michael’s arrival, Odin made an appearance along with Baraqiel. Unlike the original series, Akeno no longer hated her father, but she was still acting quite childish and ignoring him.

The Party was going well for everyone. There weren’t any more fights between the younger devils, thanks to Sairaorg.

And the Satans were discussing the Peace Treaty and the threat the Khaos Brigade poses along with Michael and Odin.. But Loki created chaos by arriving rudely without an invitation and teleporting in the middle of the room while levitating.