I was kneeling on the floor like I was about to be knighted… or executed. Arms up, back straight, looking like I was about to confess to a crime I didn't commit. Meanwhile, Sona was just calmly sipping her tea like this was a normal Tuesday
Sona: "So… you helped Rias raise her peerage, correct?"
I glanced up, still keeping my respectful pose like some kind of tea ceremony samurai.
MC: "Y-Yeah… pretty much."
She gave a soft smile.
Sona: "You may put your hands down and stand."
I didn't need to be told twice. I lowered my arms, stood up, and stretched like I'd just come out of a yoga coma.
MC: "Ahh, that feels way better. Thought I was about to start growing moss in that position."
Suddenly, Sona stood up and walked towards me. Each step was slow and elegant like some kind of sexy final boss. I didn't know whether to be intimidated or flattered… or both.
When she got close—like nose-touching close—she reached out and tugged my tie. Gently, but firmly.
Sona: "It's good you did that. I'm proud of you. But next time…"
She leaned in closer. I swear I could hear boss music in the distance.
Sona: "I won't be so nice."
MC: "Y-Y-Yes ma'am. Crystal clear."
She let go of my tie and smoothed out her blazer like nothing had just happened.
Sona: "Well, since you did something good… I'm going to reward you."
My brain immediately went: Jackpot.
MC(thinking): "Heck yeah! Let's go! Maybe some money, or a big ol' steak—mmm, meat..."
I was already dreaming of juicy wagyu and thick ribs when I saw something that snapped me right back to reality.
Sona… was unbuttoning her shirt.
MC: "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"
I spun around, slammed my hands over my eyes like a good Christian boy caught in a sin festival.
Sona: "Rewarding you?"
MC: "YEAH, I GOT THAT PART! BUT WHY ARE YOU TAKING OFF YOUR CLOTHES?!"
She walked up closer, her voice calm and elegant as always.
Sona: "I heard all growing boys enjoy seeing a woman's figure and crave physical contact. I assumed this would be a suitable reward."
MC (thinking): "What kinda logic is that?! Oh right… this is High School DxD, the most unholy manga on Earth…"
MC: "F-Food! You could just reward me with food! Or cash! A hug! A fist bump! Not—THIS!"
Sona: "I am still wearing clothes."
That made me pause.
MC: "…Huh?"
I peeked between my fingers. Her shirt was still on, but the top few buttons were open and—OH MY GOD THERE'S A BRA RIGHT THERE.
MC: "CLOSE YOUR SHIRT!!!"
I bolted out of the room like a bat out of hell, slamming the door behind me.
MC: "PLEASE JUST TAKE ME OUT TO EAT, THAT'D BE ENOUGH!!"
Inside, Sona just blinked and watched me run like my life depended on it.
Sona (to herself): "What a weird boy…"
A few minutes later, I made it to class. I walked in, trying to act normal—but nope, all the girls turned to glare at me like I'd just set their favorite K-pop group on fire.
MC(thinking): "You'd think I'd be popular, right? Wrong. I've got the delinquent title. Somehow, every girl in this school thinks I'm a thug. Why? I dunno. Maybe I blinked too aggressively once."
I sighed and slumped into my chair, gazing out the window like I was in some dramatic shoujo anime.
Just then, Kiba walked up with his sparkly hair and a prince-like smile.
Kiba: "Hey."
MC: "Yo."
He sat down next to me and started talking like we were old pals, asking normal stuff—likes, dislikes, hobbies. Guy was chill, not gonna lie.
Too bad the girls nearby weren't chill.
Random Girl A: "Kiba, don't sit near him! He'll corrupt you!"
Random Girl B: "Stay away from that beast! He probably bites!"
MC(thinking): "Yup. Totally normal school day. Kiba, my guy, you're risking your angel status just by breathing next to me."
Honestly though? They weren't wrong. Kiba looked like he walked straight out of a romance manga cover. The dude's jawline had lore.
MC (thinking): "Life really ain't fair. Being handsome is a cheat code."
Time flew, and before I knew it, lunch had hit. I grabbed my sweet bread and went outside to chow down. Just as I was about to bite into that glorious, sugary loaf of happiness—
Issei (yelling): "YO, LEVI!!"
I turned around and saw Issei jogging over with a smile. Behind him was the most angelic girl I had ever laid eyes on.
MC (thinking): "OH SWEET BABY JESUS, MY EYES ARE BLESSED!!"
I clapped my hands together and looked up at the sky, with tears of joy.
MC: "Such beauty, o thank you, i will treasure this !"
Issei: "Dude, what?"
MC: "Don't worry about it."
We dapped up like true bros.
Then the shy voice of an angel rang out.
Asia: "U-Um… excuse me?"
I turned. Asia was staring up at me with big, soft eyes. I swear sparkles flew out.
Asia: "A-Are you the one who helped Issei… save me?"
MC: "Yep, that's me."
Asia: "T-Thank you so much…"
MC (thinking): "Even her stuttering is adorable. How is this girl even real?"
MC: "No problem. Really."
She looked down shyly, then clasped her hands together.
Asia: "You're really a kind man. I hope Go—ugh…"
She winced, hand going to her forehead.
MC: "Still not used to being a devil, huh?"
Asia (smiling): "Y-Yeah… just a bit."
We sat together and chatted. I munched my sweet bread, Issei and Asia shared a bento, and for a moment, it felt… peaceful. Like I was finally getting that slice-of-life school vibe… until the next supernatural disaster rolled in.
The days passed peacefully—school, training, devil contracts (I had six now—pretty solid), and hanging out with Kiba and Issei. Lunch was the usual comedy show, featuring Issei's pervy friends, my unspoken rivalry with Kiba's cheekbones, and Asia being a literal goddess.
Everything was cool.
Until one day, I was chilling in class when Kiba walked up again, serious this time.
Kiba: "Hey Levi, we have a joint meeting. Both peerages. Now."
MC: "Huh? Since when do we have group meetings?"
We walked to the Student Council room, and when we stepped in…
There they were.
Rias and Sona, seated across from each other like chess masters. Their peerages behind them like loyal troops. It was so intense I half expected dramatic music to start playing.
Everyone turned to look at me.
Sona (smiling): "Good. You've arrived. Come."
I walked over, standing next to her like a loyal second-in-command. Rias gave a smirk.
Rias: "Alright, let's begin."
MC (thinking): "...Oh boy. What the hell did I just walk into?"
I sighed and stared at what was going on, did I do something wrong.
MC: "Yo... this room feels way too tense. Am I late to a fight or something?"
As I stepped in, I could instantly feel the pressure in the air. Two teams stood across from each other like rival gangs at a turf war. On the left stood Rias Gremory's peerage, and on the right, Sona Shitori's crew — aka my squad. And right in the middle of this tension sandwich?
Me.
My eyes scanned the room, and then they landed on someone.
MC (thinking): Oh damn... oh DAMN.
There she was — Grayfia Lucifuge. The silver-haired maid of the Gremory household. The maid of all maids. The MILF of myths. I blinked and did a double take. She looked directly at me and gave me a polite smile.
MC (thinking): I AM NOT WORTHY.
I quickly looked away, already regretting my life choices. I mean, I'm just a dude trying to survive demon contracts, school, and horny devils, not die by eye contact with perfection.
Rias: "First of all, I want to thank you, Levi."
MC: "Huh? Oh—uh, yeah. For what?"
Rias: "You saved not just Issei, but also Asia and Koneko. You've been a real help."
Sona: "Yes. My levi really is talented."
MC (thinking): "My Levi"? Hello?? Excuse me while I go cry tears of joy.
Rias: "He truly is a great ally."
MC (thinking): ...Why do I feel like they're complimenting me while throwing daggers at each other with their eyes?
Static crackled in the air. Sparks practically flew between Rias and Sona as they smiled sweetly but looked ready to throw hands.
Then, just when I thought things couldn't get weirder, a magic circle lit up on the ground. Out came a smug-ass dude who looked like he just stepped off a shampoo commercial.
Raiser(Smug-grinn): "Hellooo, Rias."
MC (thinking): Oh great. It's this roasted chicken.
Rias (furious): "Raiser! What are you doing here?!"
Raiser: "Just here to see my future wife."
MC (thinking): This man has the audacity to show up here, uninvited, like he's delivering Uber Eats.
Rias: "I'm not marrying you!"
They went back and forth like an episode of a really dramatic soap opera. Meanwhile, I was just standing there, third-wheeling the entire room.
Sona: "Hello there, Mr. Raiser."
Raiser (checking her out): "Well, well. What a beauty. Wanna grab dinner sometime?"
MC (thinking): Bruh. He's got a fiancée and he's out here shooting his shot in 4K.
Saji: "Hey, bastard! Show some respect!"
Raiser (glaring): "Tsk. Shut up, you loser."
Tensions rose higher. Then Raiser said the magic dumbass words.
Raiser: "Rias, your pathetic peerage is nothing compared to mine."
And then, he summoned them — a harem of battle-ready girls. Issei's jaw dropped so hard it almost shattered the floor.
Issei: "LORD, WHY NOT ME?!"
Issei then started to mock Raisr, passing him of.
Then the worst happened. Raiser smirked and ordered one of his girls — a tall chick with a ponytail and a flaming spear — to attack.
Raiser: "Let's show them what real power looks like."
She charged at Issei.
MC (thinking): Oh hell no, not this time bitch.
I vanished from my spot in a burst of speed and reappeared right in front of Issei. With a swift stomp, I slammed the spear into the ground just inches away from his stomach.
MC: "Try someone who can actually fight back."
Ponytail Girl (stunned): "Wha—?!"
Raiser: "Who the hell are you?!"
MC (cracking my knuckles): "None of your damn business... but if you really wanna know—I'm levi. Sona's knight. Full-time student, part-time devil smacker, and professional a fire bird brain slapper."
Raiser (scowling): "Tch. You think you're tough just because you blocked one attack?"
MC: "Nope. I know I'm tough because I blocked it without even trying."
Ponytail Girl lunged again, her spear blazing like a firework. This time, she went for my side. Too bad for her, I'd already seen it in slow motion. I sidestepped, caught her wrist, and—
MC: "Sit."
I slammed her into the floor hard enough to crack the tiles. The room went quiet. Issei's mouth was still hanging open, and Saji looked like he was watching a god descend from the heavens.
Issei: "Bro... BRO, ARE YOU A FINAL BOSS?!"
MC: "Nah, I'm the tutorial level with cheat codes."
Raiser gritted his teeth, visibly annoyed now.
Raiser: "That's enough! You dare lay a hand on my peerage?"
MC: "Yup. Wanna be next, Roast Chicken?"
Grayfia (stepping forward, calm and elegant): "That's quite enough. This isn't the battlefield. If you wish to fight, do it properly."
Rias (nodding): "Fine. Then let's make it official. A Rating Game. You versus us, Raiser."
Raiser: "Heh. You sure, Rias? You'll lose."
Rias: "Dont be so sure you will win."
Grayfia's magic circle glowed again.
Grayfia: "The Rating Game shall be held in three days. Prepare accordingly."
The tension broke as people began leaving the room, but Raiser gave me one last glare before stepping into his teleportation circle.
Raiser: "I'll remember you fucker."
I looked at him then pulled something out my pocket — my middle finger — as I flipped him off.