~ I have added this Fanfic to my Patreon. If you'd like to read advanced chapters, feel free to check it out!
~ I'm planning to increase the number of advanced chapters to +50 this weekend!
~ I've edited some of the previous chapters to remove anything you might consider "cringe" or "unnecessary." I'll continue reviewing them from time to time!
~ Very soon, we'll return to releasing two chapters daily, including bonus privileges for Power Stone contributions!
<><><><>
"Issei Hyoudou." They greeted simultaneously.
Issei nodded to the both of them as he sat down on the remaining seat. As he looked around, he found that there were no more seats in the room. Before he could say anything, Ophis suddenly plopped down onto his lap, and wrapped her arms around his neck possessively.
The Devils in the room all widened their eyes in bafflement, including Sirzechs and Lord Phenex. The sight of an adult Ophis sitting on a teenage Issei's lap, brought a somewhat misleading thought to the Devils' minds.
Surprisingly able to keep calm about the position Ophis was in, Issei nodded to Lord Phenex.
"So let's start the meeting."
"As you wish." Riser's father stated.
Clearing his throat, the Phenex lord clasped his hands together.
"Issei Hyoudou. As a result of the actions of Riser Phenex, you have been bestowed his possessions. To what you have inherited is of a great importance."
Issei nodded as he listened to the next part.
"According to the documents regarding Riser's inheritance, you have been granted thirty billion bloodstones, this mansion and all of its items within it, secrets of the Phenex Clan possessions, and lastly-"
{Kukukuku. So you finally came to your senses and accepted what you have earned.}
Issei widened his eyes at the unexpected arrival of the deep voice.
'Ddraig?'
{Long time no talk, partner. I must say, you getting the possessions of a member of the Phenex Clan will be beneficial for you. The only question is: how good will it be?}
'I...I don't know exactly.'
{You remember what I told you during our battle? When you transformed into your Hell-Fire state for the first time during your battle with Riser Phenex, you gained the powers of a Phoenix. Do you know what that means, partner?}
'No.'
{That means, technically, you're part Phoenix. Part of the legendary creature. Kukukuku.}
'Part Phoenix?'
Issei widened his eyes as he found himself unable to speak.
{But the good thing is, you're still not a Devil. You're just a Phoenix. That's something to be happy about.}
'I...I'm not too sure about that, Ddraig.'
{You need to be partner. Humph. Kukukuku. See you around.}
Issei remained quiet as he felt Ddraig retreat into his subconscious.
"-trillion yen."
"Huh?" Issei stuttered as he came back to reality.
Lord Phenex stopped in his explanation as he noticed Issei's expression. Blinking several times, Issei shook his head and nodded.
He looked up at Ophis and smiled at her, ensuring to her that he was all right. He then looked back to Lord Phenex and Sirzechs.
"That's uh...that's a lot of money."
"That, is an understatement." Ophis added in her two cents.
The Devils in the room noticed the sultry, yet emotionless tone within Ophis' speech. Clearing his throat again, Lord Phenex resumed his explanation.
"Also, you constantly gain a large surplus of 5 million bloodstones a week. And much more."
Issei rose an eyebrow in amazement.
'The Underworld sure is rich.'
{Understatement of the Millennia, partner.}
'Oh, you're still here. I thought we were going to talk later.'
{You thought wrong.}
"Here, Issei. Take this."
Issei widened his eyes when Sirzechs suddenly handed him something. It was a card that featured the symbols of the Phenex Clan.
"A credit card?"
"That's right. The credit card is connected to the money that the Phenex Clan wields, and it works just like the ones the humans use in your world."
Turning the card around silently, Issei handed it to Ophis, who took it and looked at it with a concentrated expression.
Smiling at the look on Ophis's face, Issei brought his attention to Lord Phenex and Sirzechs.
"So is there anything else?"
Outside of the Phenex Mansion
Issei crossed his arms as he watched the fifteen members of Riser's peerage staring right at him. Next to him was Ophis, who had her cheeks puffed out like an irritated chipmunk.
'I, do not like the way they are staring at you.' Ophis stated telepathically to Issei.
'It's all right, Ophis. You don't need to worry.'
As he looked at Riser's peerage, he could already point out Xuelan, Mira, and…Yubelluna. Issei narrowed his eyes a little at Yubelluna. Riser's Queen widened her eyes and quickly looked away. Looking at the other members, Issei noticed a girl with blonde hair and dark blue eyes looking at him with an unreadable expression.
Issei closed his eyes as he concentrated.
'Looks like she could be Riser's sister.'
"Apparently from what Riser's father and Sirzechs said, all of Riser's possessions are bestowed upon me. I just want to say this…"
The young man opened his eyes and pointed at Riser's peerage.
"You girls stay here at the Phenex mansion. In order to live comfortably, I'll give you enough bloodstones to support yourselves."
Holding Ophis' hand, a wave of solar flares began to form around Issei and the Ouroboros Dragon. His sight focusing on Xuelan, Issei nodded to her.
"You remember what I said. If it's really necessary, only three of you can visit my house. Only three. That's it. I can't have all fifteen of you in my house."
And with that, Issei disappeared with Ophis, leaving Riser's peerage to stay at the Phenex mansion.
The Dimensional Gap
"So have you calmed down now, Ophis?"
"Yes, I have. Brother."
"What? No calling me Baka-Red anymore? I'm touched. And you called me brother."
"You, are still annoying."
"What the hell did you just-"
"Ophis, Red, please calm down."
Great Red sighed as he peered down at his brother-in-law. Ophis removed her stare from Great Red and sent her mate an emotionless expression.
Issei had convinced Ophis to travel to the Dimensional Gap so she and Great Red could 'reconcile'.
It seemed to be working so far.
Ophis narrowed her eyes as she looked up at Great Red.
"I, apologize for ruining your fun with my mate."
Great Red grinned and nodded.
"Thanks for the apology, sis."
"You, shall apologize as well."
"What?! Why?!"
Ophis narrowed her eyes and flew up to Great Red's horn.
"You, stole my Issei when I was not looking. You, took him without my permission. Issei, is mine."
"Yeah but he's my brother-in-law."
"He, is my mate." Ophis countered.
"All right, fine! I'm sorry, all right?!"
"Apology, is accepted."
Issei chuckled a bit as he watched the scene.
'Well at least they're getting along.'
<><><><>
~ If you like the story, please leave a review!
~ Push the Story forward with your [Power
Stones]
~ (Soon +50) Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon!
https://p-atreon.com/Aayushi_Fanfic
(Just remove the hyphen to access Patreon normally.)