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The rural areas of The Underworld were exactly as I remembered them to be.
[Reminds me of my old home... Rocks as far as the eye can see.] Asterion said wistfully.
Doesn't that sound like the Labyrinth?
[Not quite. A collection of rocks to make up a wall is much different than that. Besides, have you been here before, host?]
Yep.
Just kidding, I've only been to the territories of Gremory, Sitri, and the countryside of Bael to play with Sairaorg, which is where I am now.
It was oddly warm, and cozy, with a mix of medieval and modern architectural pieces about.
What was the word? Anachronism? Yeah, that.
It was a mix of things, buildings, and pieces over a mainly medieval architecture that wasn't originally the same in Human history.
Beside me, Valerie walked quietly, taking in the sights with wide, ruby-red eyes that shimmered with awe as we walked with the commonfolk of Devil society.
She was dressed in a soft white turtleneck sweater, a flowing blue skirt, black tights, and brown knee-high boots. It looked cozy as hell, and really gave her this kind of warm vibe that Gasper probably got from her.
The Onee-san archetype, huh?
Speaking of [Archetypes], her outfit made her look suspiciously like some other Vampire that wore something similar after ditching the granny skirt... or True Ancestor if you will...
"You look great, Valerie." I said, complimenting her style.
"Mm. I saw something like it on television. I wanted to try it." She smiled faintly as her cheeks tinted a slight pink.
"How cute~" Roygun came by as she started to rub Valerie's head affectionately, pulling at her cheeks. "Daichi said that you haven't had many chances to wander outside, right? How is the Underworld for you?"
"It's… nice to be outside again. The Underworld feels different from how I imagined it." Valerie thought for a moment and said. "It's much more... warm than expected."
"Enjoy it," I told her. "You'll have plenty of time to explore soon enough."
We were in the rural underworld territory, near one of the main plaza markets. The place was lively, devils, hybrids, and well... humans chatting.
The shops were nice, and we found ourselves sampling whatever food those restaurants had on display.
The reason for coming through these streets was simple.
I planned on paying a visit to Rias' cousin, Sairaorg Bael so that we could schedule a little training session for my group and the fodder under me.
Ever played a fighting game? Like Emperor of Battlers? Or Deceased or Living, Shameful Tool, Alley Brawlers. or even T*kken?
In those games, there's usually a plot point where the big bad has this supercomputer or magical device that's capable of storing data or absorbing energy that records the levels and moves of all fighters within the game.
Basically, I'm gonna get the data from a bunch of strong guys around the world, and use it as data for this Magical VR device I'll have [EXCEED] guild members train with.
In a way, it's similar to Azazel Quest and Maou Belzebub's projects, with the exception that I planned on putting a version of it out for the common consumer.
What?
You never know when trouble might strike.
And wouldn't be crazy if you managed to recruit people from this game who ended up having real powers on the outside as well?
Would be a reaaal strange coincidence, once that I'm definitely not taking into account at all...
"Stop right there---!"
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A black carriage, ornate, polished, and dripping with a gold emblem of a Phoenix, came to a sharp stop in front of us.
"...Is that a carriage? Wow, that's fancy as hell." I wondered.
Before I could question it further, the door swung open, and out stepped a Devil Noble that I was very familiar with.
It was Ms. Drill Hair, Ravel Phenex, with her long golden hair styled in drills, with arrogant sky-blue eyes, and a frilly dress that screamed 'Hmph! You'll rue the day you crossed me, you commoner!', and all of that jazz.
All in all, it was the type of gal you wanted to fold in half and fuck her brains out in order to show the pride of commoner men.
And yes, she did carry the weight of someone who'd never been told 'no' before.
"Daichi Michinaga!" she shouted, pointing a finger at me with all the authority of an offended monarch.
Oh boy.
"...Ravel Phenex," I said, recalling her face from memory. "You're Riser's little sister, right? What brings a noble like you all the way here?"
"Verily, it cannot be that Her Majesty wishes to grace a layperson like myself with her presence?"
"Y-You---!?" Her cheeks puffed in indignation. "Don't act innocent! You--- barbarian! You villain! You robbed my brother of his manhood!"
The plaza went silent.
Roygun blinked once, then slowly turned to me, lips curving upward into a devilish grin. "Well, well~. I thought you just fought him in a Rating Game. I didn't realize you two got that close afterward~"
Valerie covered her mouth to hide her laugh, with her eyes glinting with mirth.
"Now hold on, wait a minute," I said. "Let's use context clues here, okay?"
"Let's use the context of her being out of her mind, and the clues being that she's in front of us screamin' her head off, capisce?"
By the way, I knew very well what I did.
"Don't lie to me!" Ravel stomped her foot, glaring at me furiously. "After your so-called 'fight,' my brother... my brother... turned into… into…"
"He had developed... He had turned.... He had gained... He had lost..."
"Y'know, this would be some good slam poetry---"
"He turned into a… a woman!!" She hesitated, her aristocratic composure cracking under embarrassment, and she finally had had enough and shouted.
Even the wind seemed to pause.
"...You mean Risa's a girl now?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Don't call him that! I mean her!" she blurted, flustered. "And yes! Because of you!"
Roygun snorted, biting her lip to keep from laughing. "Oh my. That's quite the transformation. Daichi, what did you do?"
I coughed lightly, struggling to keep a straight face. "I might have… helped Risa to become her true self."
Ravel's jaw dropped. "Don't you dare call my brother Risa!"
Ah, she caught that.
Her voice rose an octave as she continued, "Not only is she now… a woman with... womanly parts... but her entire peerage turned into men after coming into contact with her!"
Roygun froze mid-laugh, Valerie blinked, and I… had to bite down the grin threatening to split my face in half.
"…So you're saying," I managed, "that Riser's peerage swapped genders?"
"Yes! Something else happened, though! It was like they were suddenly on powerful aphrodisiacs, and they've gon mad, pouncing on my brother and copulating for several days and nights!" Ravel threw up her hands.
"L-like crazed monkeys! Now, my dear sister--- no! Brother, is so humiliated she's---no! He's locked herself in her room!"
I nearly busted... with laughter.
I got the idea from one of Ted Chiang's work, Underst*nd, where the MC and Villain got so smart, that they could control the inner workings of their and other people's bodies with simple thoughts.
I thought, what if I did that, but with perversion, and degeneracy?
I wouldn't reach that level anytime soon, but I will sure as hell try.
So, when I used [Body Manipulation], in addition to the viral chromosomal effect I implanted inside him, I also added three delay triggers.
One would activate after Riser had his new 'lifestyle' change, but only when in contact with other 'XX' chromosomes, which it will then re-infect those and reverse the symptoms and changes in the original target.
And after that...kekekekekekke---!
Secondly, it kicks off a reinforcement loop of sexual attraction and virility and the biological need for procreation ad nauseam.
And lastly, in the original target it repairs any genetic issues that might cause infertility, and increase the fertility window while increasing the estrogen, progesterone, follicule stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormones to create the highest chance possible of pregnancy.
Let's just say, thanks to my test subjects, once I refine all of this, I can actually make a potion that could solve the Devil's low birthrate.
I won't put it on the market immediately, of course. It would make for better drama if one of my Devil pals found out first.
"You! What are you smiling for---! I'm telling you the plight of my brother, and you're smiling---! How disrespectful---!"
I tried to hold it in... But I just can't.... I'm sorry.... Lord have mercy.... I'm 'bout to bust...
I couldn't hold it anymore. My smile stretched to demonic proportions. "Heh. Guess my plan worked better than expected."
"What did you say?!" Ravel shrieked.
I coughed again, waving dismissively. "Nothing, nothing. Just… good to know the side effects held up and that my plan worked better than expected."
Her face turned crimson with fury. She tore off one of her white gloves and threw it square at my chest.
It bounced off and fluttered to the ground dramatically.
"I, Ravel Phenex of the noble House of Phenex, challenge you to a duel!" she declared, eyes burning like blue fire. "For the honor of my family---and my brother's dignity!"
Roygun clapped gleefully. "Oh, this is adorable! Our boss being challenged by a little ojou-sama. Should we get her some tea before the fight?"
Valerie sighed softly. "Poor girl. She doesn't know what she's getting into…"
I bent down, picking up the glove, smirking. "Alright, Ravel Phenex. You want a duel?"
Her chin lifted proudly. "Yes!"
"After I helped Rias and her Peerage whoop you and your brother's asses? Did you forget what happened the last time?"
Ravel flinched back for a moment, but then her eyes looked like they were burning with a fierce determination to regain her family's honor.
"I admit, I looked down on you back then, leading to my loss," Ravel began. "But I've been on a training journey of my own, and I believe that I can defeat you now!"
"And what do I get if I win?"
"Anything!"
"Anything?"
"Anything!"
"Then," I said, voice low and amused, "I'll make sure to win."
Somewhere behind me, I could already hear Roygun whispering to Valerie, "You see this boy, he was like this even when he was a little kid th~is high, always bullying others."
"Really?" Valerie wondered. "I don't think so, I think, a little Daichi-san, must be very cute and well-behaved."
"Fufufu~ I beg to differ~" Roygun chuckled after hearing that.
Tch! At least somebody here believed in me.
Besides, I really don't know what Ravel and her sister's issue is?
There's women back on regular Earth who could take on more than a hundred, no, a thousand meat sabers in one day, and she's defeated after less than 15?
And you call yourself a Devil?
Pathetic.
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Next Chapter: 048: Ecchi Delinquent Destroys And Blackmails Drill Hair Ojou-Sama! Also Scheduled Sparring Match With Sairaorg And His Peerage?
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Trivia Time! (Againx47!!)
Did you know(ofc)
Ravel's birthday is on June 3rd.
'Ravel' is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Healing God', and is a variation of the name Raphael.
'Ravel' is also a French surname derived from the Italian surname 'Ravelli', which is a variation of 'Revello', or 'Revelli'.
Ravel is skilled at making cakes and sweets.
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