Pov Hyodo Issei.
Hyodo Issei is an ordinary high school student with ordinary dreams and desires. I entered Kuoh Academy, which until recently was an all-girls school, but became a coed school last year. Since the ratio between boys and girls was heavily in favor of the fair sex, I dreamed of having one, or better yet, several girlfriends. But reality turned out to be cruel!
Over the entire time that I have been studying here, the girls have not treated me the best. Having met my old friends Matsudo and Motohama at the academy, who shared my views and interests, we began to stick together. Only, after all the discussions that none of the three of us even thought to hide, we became known as a perverted trio. All the girls looked at us with disdain and stayed away.
When my dreams crumbled to dust, God took pity on me. After class, a beautiful girl came up to me and, introducing herself as Amano Yuma, asked me out. Without a moment's hesitation, I immediately agreed. We corresponded for a couple of days and set up a date for the weekend. What funny faces my friends made when I introduced them to Yuma-chan. These idiots began to slander me, as if I had done something that made Yuma-chan have to date me. To these accusations, I only replied: " You yourselves should already get girlfriends, and not waste your time in vain. "
Another piece of good news was the new transfer student, Shirone Zankoku. On the very first day, she became one of the recognized beauties of Kuoh. She even formed her own fan club, like Rias-senpai and Akeno-senpai. The beautiful white-haired girl with a good model figure attracted attention, but as a fan of boobs, I preferred the first and second beauties of the academy. Also, the next day, a rumor spread that the new girl already had a husband. This news came from the scene after school on the first day. When Shirone-senpai confirmed this and showed a ring on her finger, the guys cried bitterly, and the girls, on the contrary, asked the more experienced lady for advice.
The school bustle ended and the long-awaited date day arrived. I prepared for it for a long time — I read more than a dozen articles on the topic of the ideal date, built our route and topics for conversation. The date was going great! Yuma-chan was constantly laughing and keeping up the conversation. She is the perfect girl. After watching a popular movie, she began to behave a little nervously, often looking around, looking for someone. After walking a little more, it was time to end our meeting. We walked through the park and then Yuma-chan stopped near the fountain.
— Will you do something for me, Issei? — the girl asked, looking straight into my eyes.
— Of course! For you, I'm ready to do anything!
— Then, can you die for me?
— I think I misheard, — scratching my head, I asked: — Can you repeat your question, Yuma—chan?
— Can you die for me?
Realizing that I didn't hear right, I saw with horror how black wings appeared behind the girl, and her outfit changed. A light spear appeared in her hands, with which she pierced my stomach. She said something and from her face, it was clear that nothing pleasant, but I was so shocked that not a single word of hers was heard. Lying in a pool of my blood, thinking about what happened, one person came to my mind whose hair color was similar to the color of blood. "I wish I could see the beautiful breasts of Gremory senpai before I die." After this thought, my consciousness plunged into darkness.
When I woke up, I found myself in my room, and the stupid alarm clock next to me kept going off. When I pulled up my shirt, I couldn't find a single scar on my stomach, which meant it was all a bad dream. At school, I discovered that no one remembered Yumo-chan. Even my friends thought I had made her up, despite the fact that they knew her. The correspondence we had with each other had disappeared. The phone number I had dialed from memory turned out to be non-existent.
I really began to think that everything that had happened was just a dream. Lost in my own thoughts, I came to the fountain. There were no traces of my bloody body on the very spot where it had been. My first love really was a fantasy. In a moment of despair, a creepy guy approached me. Listening to this psycho's conversation, I decided to run away so as not to repeat my fate from the dream.
The dream turned out to be prophetic. This psycho had the same black wings as Yuma and a spear in his hands. Once again, pain shot through me as my stomach was stabbed. I watched in horror as another spear was about to be thrown at me, but the attack failed. Rias Gremory appeared and saved me. My consciousness shut down again.
The sound of the alarm clock woke me up after another nightmare. Having turned off the terrible device, I looked in shock at the naked figure in my bed. My mother, who entered the room, confirmed with her screams to my father that everything that was happening was real. The rest of the breakfast and the walk to school together passed in passing. Already in the classroom, Motohama and Matsudo pounced on me, trying to shake out how I managed to interest Gremory senpai.
— Have you seen real breasts up close? — my question made these two shut up.
After school, to the girlish squeals of my classmates, the prince of the academy Yuto Kiba entered the classroom. Approaching my desk, this blond man turned out to be the very escort that Rias senpai had spoken about on the way to school. We came to the old school building, where I was met by Himejima Akeno senpai and Rias senpai. While drinking the delicious tea Akeno prepared, I was told about the Occult Research Club and the demons. Yes, everyone here, including me, turned out to be a demon.
After learning that I was now Rias-senpai's servant, or as she asked to be called president, my dream of becoming a harem king was closer than it seemed. Many high-class devils had their own harems, which meant I had to work hard and quickly raise my rank. At first, I had to hand out leaflets, getting used to my new life. When they decided to give me a chance to make my first contract, it turned out that I couldn't move around on my own using teleportation. So I had to pedal my iron horse.
Well, my first attempt was a failure. The president scolded me a little for my failure and wished me luck next time. A few days passed at this pace. I sat in the club room with the rest of the members, waiting for Rias-senpai to arrive.
— You've been very cheerful lately, Akeno-senpai, did something good happen? — I couldn't contain my curiosity.
— Ara-ara, is it really that noticeable? — the girl asked with an undisguised smile.
— That's right, Akeno-senpai, — Kiba confirmed, — you've been in a good mood for a week now, and today you're just glowing.
— Ufu-fu, — the brunette let out a laugh, covering her mouth with her hand, — I just ran into an acquaintance of mine from the past and today I was able to make an appointment with him, — she said with a blush on her face.
— Are you talking about that guy? — Yuto clarified.
— What?! Akeno-senpai, did you really get a boyfriend?! — this news really stunned me. I was counting on getting Himejima-senpai into my harem.
— I also want to hear the answer to this question, Akeno, — the president said as she entered the room. Sitting down on her chair, she looked at her queen: — So what? Are you really trying to seduce a married man or are you aiming for the role of a second wife?
— Getting him just for yourself sounds good, but it's impossible, — a sad smile appeared on the brunette's face. — But I don't mind becoming his wife.
— What?! — I couldn't believe what I heard.
— Akeno, are you serious? — the president was also surprised.
— What's wrong with that, Rias?
— Do you think Shirone will let you? No one wants to share their man with another.
— I'll tell you a secret, Rias — he has two wives and already has a child, — Akeno watched with pleasure the reaction of her king and the stupid pervert who had his eye on her. — And Shirone is Kiyoshi's second wife.
— Akeno-senpai, why are you mentioning the name of the transfer student? — I hope it's not as I think.
— About that, Ise, — Rias decided to warn her servant, — besides demons, angels and fallen angels, gods and other mythologies are also real. In Japan, the Shinto gods and their subordinates, the youkai, have great influence. Their relationship with demons is not very friendly, so you shouldn't provoke them. Kiyoshi Zankoku, Shirone's husband, is a subordinate of the head of the youkai of Kyoto. You should be careful when talking to them.
— That's right, Issei, — Akeno continued Rias's words, — so you shouldn't even try to make a move on Shirone. If she doesn't kill you herself, then Kiyoshi, due to his profession, will get angry. — the brunette said with a slightly bloodthirsty smile.
— Who is this Kiyoshi? — I'm already scared.
— Yakuza, — Rias answered calmly, — According to the agreement, their group is establishing its activities on our territory. That's why their leader came here.
— A real yakuza, just like in the movies?
— That's right, — Gremory confirmed, — He is the leader of the most influential group in Japan.
— Wait, — a thought appeared in my mind that didn't immediately reach me. — So this Kiyoshi has a harem?
The surprise I had felt earlier was replaced by envy and anger. Akeno's words only intensified my feelings:
— That's right, Issei. He already has two wives and a potential third, — the seductive smile on the brunette's face made me feel hot.
— Damn! How envious! — everyone in the room noticed the guy's moaning. The brown-haired man clenched his fists tightly. His eyes were shining with tears. — Oh well. I can also become a harem king and get myself a bunch of beauties!
— Great attitude, Issei. — Rias praised her servant's aspiration, — Keep this attitude and try to sign as many contracts as possible.
— Yes, president. I won't let you down!
Having received motivation, I went to hand out leaflets. The next day, there were no contracts for me either, so after completing the daily club activities, I returned with a report.
— Ouch! — a quiet squeak was heard when I felt a push.
Lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice how I knocked someone down. A young blonde in church clothes was lying on the ground.
— Forgive me, I was lost in thought, — I came to my senses and helped the cutie to get up.
— Nothing. It's my own fault, — the girl's quiet and calm voice again put me into a stupor.
— No. No. It's because of me, — an open suitcase came into my field of vision. — Let me help. It must be hard with such luggage.
— Thank you, — the blonde folded her hands in a prayerful gesture, — our meeting is probably God's providence.
The nun's words gave me a headache.
— This is my first time in the city and I think I'm lost, — the girl continued, — Could you show me where the church is located here?
— I think I know where it is, — an old building immediately popped into my head, — But why do you need to go there? It seems like it hasn't been open for several years.
— Really? — Surprise was visible on the blonde's face, — I was appointed as a nun in this city.
— Okay, I'll take you there. With a beautiful girl like you, I'm sure many people will visit the church.
— Thank you, um... — the nun hesitated slightly.
— I'm Hyoudou Issei.
A slight panic appeared on the girl's face. — Oh, sorry for not introducing myself earlier. My name is Asia Argento.
— Nice to meet you, Asia. Let's start our journey, otherwise I still have things to do, — I grabbed my suitcase and walked slowly.
— Okay, — Asia was walking to my right, — And thank you for your help, Issei, otherwise I would have spent a long time looking for the way. Whoever I asked, no one understood my bad English.
We spent the rest of the way talking. Asia turned out to be a very sociable and cheerful girl. Having spent most of her life within the walls of the church, she was not very familiar with everyday life outside the temple. As we passed by the playground, we heard a child crying. Argento immediately rushed to him and her hands glowed green. Under this light, the wound on the boy's leg disappeared. As Asia said, this was a gift from God that she received. "Sacred Gear" — flashed through my head.
Having said goodbye to my new acquaintance, I left there. I did not like the feeling near the church. When I returned to the club room, Rias-senpai scolded me harshly, and then hugged me.
— I'm worried about you, — the girl said, pressing me tightly to her luxurious and soft chest. — Please be careful and do not go close to the church. And do not get involved with that girl. We are demons, and she is a representative of the church.
—Okay, president.
The next couple of days, everything went as usual. During the day, I was at the academy and enjoying the "treasures" that Motohama managed to get or spying on the kendo club with my friends. In the evenings, I handed out flyers with the call.
— Today, Ise, you will have a new contract, — Rias said as soon as I entered the room. — Try to make it this time.
— The more contracts you make, the faster you can become a higher demon and fulfill your dream of a harem, — Akeno-senpai's words lit a fire in my soul.
— Yes! I can definitely do it and become a harem king! — These words came out on their own, but I will definitely make them come true.
The customer's address was at the end of the city. After twenty minutes of riding my bike, I arrived at the place.
— Excuse me, did you call for a demon?
No one answered the door when I knocked, so I had to open it. A strong metallic smell immediately hit my nose. Walking towards its source, I discovered a terrible picture. A man was crucified on the wall. His entire body was covered in wounds from which blood was flowing.
— A beautiful sight, isn't it? — a cheerful voice rang out, — The sinner received his deserved punishment.
A young man with gray hair and a slightly insane smile looked at me.
— Why did you do this? — my voice was hoarse.
— Such a fate awaits everyone who got involved with demons, — he pulled a sword and a pistol from under his cloak. The hand with the pistol pointed at me. — Your time has come, Sith. FEEL THE POWER OF THE LIGHT SIDE!
Pain pierced my leg, but I didn't have time to be distracted by it. The killer had already swung his lightsaber. Miraculously dodging the blow, my other leg was also shot.
— You won't be able to run anymore, little demon! Die! — the man rushed at me, but the unexpected guest stopped him.
— Reverend Freed, what's going on here? — a familiar voice rang out in the room.
— What are you doing here, Asia? — Freed asked irritably, — I ordered you to hold the barrier.
— But I heard the gunshots and was worried about you. And why do you want to harm Issei?
— So you know this demon?
— Issei-san, a demon? — she looked into my eyes.
— I'm sorry, Asia. Yes, I really am a demon, but I did nothing wrong. Trust me.
— I believe you, Issei, — the blonde stood in front of Hyodo with her arms outstretched, — Reverend Freed, please don't touch him. He's not dangerous.
— Stop talking nonsense, girl. People like him corrupt innocent souls, forcing people to worship them, — Freed waved his arms, shouting at the nun, — and our job is to get rid of demon worshipers and their masters. So do not interfere with me in my duty.
He moved towards me, but Asia did not move:
— No! I will not allow you to do this.
— Then you will die along with him! — Freed slashed with his sword from the shoulder, but it did not reach its target. The lightsaber clashed with the metal one.
— You will not kill him.
Kiba appeared in the room, followed by Akeno and Rias—senpai. They were all ready to attack.
— See what you did, — Freed addressed the blonde, — because of you, his relatives came here. Okay, three on one is not fair. So I'll take my leave, — throwing the crystal clutched in his hand at his feet, the man disappeared.
End Pov