chapter 16

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Chapter XVI – The Strongest Human

Was Kyuren pissed? Oh no, he wasn't pissed. He wasn't even angry. HE WAS FURIOUS!

The raven haired teen glared at the devils in front of him, his fists clenching and unclenching, barely able to contain his rage. And his fury was justified.

He didn't care who these bastards think they were, YOU DON'T JUST TAKE ANYONE FROM THEIR HOMES ON A DAMN WHIM!

How dare they...all Kyuren wanted was to stay out of this. He wanted nothing to do with them and he made that clear. Now, he was smack dab in the middle of the Underworld of all places. And just as he was about to taste his pastry.

His eyes narrowed dangerously at the devils before him. In his eyes, they deserved no respect as they didn't show him respect.

Sona and everyone else in the chamber felt a chill run up their spine as she stared at her partner in worry. But it wasn't worry for his own well-being, but what he was prepared to do.

Only she, Rias, and their respective peerages knew what he was capable of. What kind of strength he possessed and the Sitri heiress knew that that wasn't even lion's share of his power.

She knew it was futile, but Sona hoped that Kyuren wouldn't do anything rash. 'Please, don't make this more complicated than it is.' This was a very volatile situation and one she didn't want to explode.

In retrospect, she knew that the raven haired teen had the right to be mad. He was brought to the Underworld against his will, and that would put anyone in a bad way.

And she wasn't the only one.

The moment he saw the human appear in the chambers, Claudius thought little of him. He, like many others, didn't want the human here for obvious reasons. It just wasn't right that a human would set foot here, but thanks to the Maou's word, he had no say.

Though that doesn't mean he didn't feel a little pity for the young man. The Sitri Lord didn't know what this Kyuren did to Riser, but there was no real reason to bring him here. The boy had nothing to do with this, there was no need to do this.

Like some devil families, the Sitri clan wanted minimal contact with the human world. Feeling that they should be left alone or, at the very least, keep contact to the bare minimum.

Lord Claudius didn't have anything against humans, but he didn't trust them either. After all, most have stereotyped devils as raving evil entities that wanted nothing more than to cause untold chaos at their leisure.

Well, he couldn't really blame them for thinking that way but he agreed with his daughter. The human did not belong here and had to be sent back. Not because of the ancient laws, but because it was right.

But then, that presence came baring down on them. A dangerous and almost malicious force that slammed into him and almost left the Sitri lord and almost all devils present fall to their knees.

It was astounding and frightening at the same time. He had never felt that kind of fear inducing presence since the Great War...and those were very dark times to be in.

Something wasn't right. This kind of aura can only come from the most fearsome of creatures and beasts. An example would be dragons. But to see and feel it resonating from a human?!

Claudius looked at his daughter and he could see it in her expression. He could see it in her servants' expression, he could see it in Rias and her own servants' expression; hell, he could even see it in the Devil King, Sirzechs Lucifer's expression.

They were worried.

Sairaorg didn't know what to make of this human. When the decision was made to bring a human here, the Strongest Youth was one of the many that opposed the idea. Not because of the ancient laws, but it was just not right.

Bringing a human here because of the arrogant Riser wanted an easy victory left a bad taste in Sairaorg's mouth. He would never stoop so low as to bully someone weaker than him.

It was underhanded and a very dishonorable thing to do because he was once a victim of it. And is one of the reasons he became this strong. To show them that the weak can become strong.

Humans are naturally weaker than devils and Sairaorg was not pleased seeing that most of his kind treated them like playthings.

And then Lady Grayfia had transported the human here and the Strongest Youth got a good look at him. He had to admit, he looked strong for human standards, but he doubted that this one would stand a chance against Riser.

He would've done something but this was out of Sairaorg's hands.

And then...then he felt it. The overwhelming force that slammed into him and nearly brought him to his knees. 'W-What was that?' He asked mostly to himself, his senses becoming more alert. "Regulus, do you know where that came from?"

"Not a clue, master." Regulus, a Nemean Lion, Sairaorg's pawn and the spirit that resides within the Longinus-class Gear known was Regulus Nemea, replied from his master's mind.

He too felt it and it alarmed the Lion King and began scanning the crowd for the point of origin. What he found shocked the Nemean Lion to the core. "Master, it came from the human."

Hearing this, Sairaorg's eyes widened in surprise and quickly shifted his gaze towards the clearly enraged human. It was true, the Heir of the Bael Clan could feel the enormous waves of power coming from the human and it stunned him.

"Amazing. What do you think, Regulus?" He asked in slight awe.

"I don't know, master. The presence this human is radiating is the type you feel from exceptionally powerful beings like yourself. Dare I say it, he may even be a rival for you."

Now Sairaorg was truly amazed. Generally speaking, humans are one of the physically weakest races on Earth when compared to devils and other Supernatural races.

For Regulus to proclaim that this human to be a possible rival for him was nothing short of an amazing impossibility. A human that powerful?

Numerous questions ran through his mind like how a human could be possibly this strong. But despite all that he felt and thought on this matter, the Strongest Youth couldn't help the smirk coming along.

He trusted his pawn's judgement as he had lived long before Sairaorg was even born, and wanted to see what this human was made of and just how strong he truly is.

So, for now, Sairaorg resigned himself to the sidelines. If Regulus was correct and this human was a match for him, then Riser had already lost and his cousin would be free. But he was more focused on his proclaimed rival with great interest.

'This should be good.'

If what Regulus said is true, then when the time comes, Sairaorg will have to have a friendly chat with this human.

"You better have a good reason for this." Kyuren growled in outrage. If they brought him here for no good reason, then consequences be damned!

Sirzechs looked at him. He was confident that he could take this human down if needed, but that was before. Now, he was had some inkling of doubts.

No normal human could emit such an oppressive aura and not be dangerous. He had to tread carefully or else the devil king will find out how truly strong this human supposedly is. And a fight here was the last thing he needed.

"Forgive me, but Lord Riser has chosen you to be his opponent." The devil king said. "My sister is set to he married to Riser, and I suggested we had a little bit of a show. Riser has challenged you to a fight." Sirzechs was about to say more but before he could continue, Riser opened his mouth again.

"You humiliated me in front of my bride and my peerage, and you insinuated that I had committed incest with my younger sister. For that, I will make you pay dearly." He gave out a mocking smirk. "I do hope you can put up an entertaining show, but I really can't expect much from a lowly human now, can I?"

Sirzechs shot the Phoenix scion a warning stare. "Riser, please, be civil to our guest."

"Oh, please, my lord. It was you who suggested this whole thing as you wanted some entertainment." He scoffed then gave the human before him a sneer. "And besides, why should I be civil with a human? This one is below me, a bug. One that I will take pleasure in stamping out."

Rias couldn't believe what her fiancé was spewing on about. Didn't he realize he was only adding fuel to the burning inferno?! How Riser didn't notice the intense and hostile force was beyond her.

Sirzechs looked on in disapproval at Riser's actions but he had more important things to worry about. Like that human who was utterly close to exploding.

Looking over to his right, the devil king saw that his young son was trembling in fright whilst hiding behind his mother. His eyes wide with fear and Grayfia had a protective arm covering him.

The Strongest Queen looked at her husband's eyes not as his servant and queen, but as his wife and the mother of their child.

He must resolve this now.

If Kyuren wasn't furious before, he was now. These...these sons of bitches brought him here...FOR THEIR OWN ENTERTAINMENT?!

The raven haired teen was seething, his mismatched eyes burning with barely contained fury. He wasn't a fucking gladiator and he wasn't some entertainer for anybody!

And then that blonde asshole just had to open his damn mouth. Take away Kyuren's food? Okay, he mayoverlook that if you apologized - which they didn't. Kidnap him from his own home? Fine, you will get hurt in some way or another, but fine.

But to take him from his home just for these devil's sick amusement, and blatantly insult him and look down upon him? Now that will not go unpunished.

Kyuren glared menacingly at Riser. This guy had the gall to order his kidnapping, take him away from his meal, and then insult him out of principle and prejudice.

His mind was already working on how to inflict as much pain to this fool as possible before he killed him.

But before the raven haired teen could utter a response, he felt someone grab his arm. Narrowing his eyes, Kyuren turned to his left and his gaze slightly softened when he saw who it was.

Sona and her peerage had to stop themselves from grimacing at Riser's insults. That arrogant bastard was digging an even deeper grave than he already was.

'I need to get him out of here before this gets out of hand.' The Sitri heiress said to herself, seeing that her partner was already at his wits end of his temper.

She has known Kyuren long enough to know that he was very prideful and and would not take insults lying down. But she had to get him to calm down and out of here.

As the Student Council President, it was her duty to safeguard a fellow student from harm. And essentially, she was partly responsible for him being here and the responsibility falls to her to set things right.

She was about to move towards him when she felt someone grab her shoulder. "What are you doing? Stay back." Her father commanded. "I won't have you going near that...human."

Sona knew that her father didn't mean that in disgust, just worry. After all, it wasn't everyday you feel that kind of force from a human no less and he was just looking after her as any father should.

But she had to do something before this escalated beyond control. "Father, this has to stop. Believe me, I know what he is capable of and he is not to be trifled with."

Claudius could hear the urgency in his daughter's voice, and couldn't help but become curious. "What do you mean? What do you mean what he's capable of?"

The Sitri heiress sighed. "Father, I swear to you, I will explain everything." She shrugged off of father's hand. "But I have to get him to calm down lest he lash out." With that, she bolted towards the fuming raven haired teen.

The Sitri Lord curiosity grew. Just what in the name of hell is going on? What was his daughter talking about? But those questions will have to wait as he watched his daughter near the apparently dangerous human with wary eyes.

His breath hitched when Sona grabbed the human's arm and he turned to her. Claudius readied himself to come to his daughter's aid in a moment's notice. She may trust this Kyuren, but he doesn't.

When Sona's eyes met with Kyuren's own, she nearly flinched at the intensity of his eyes. But then the intensity of his eyes softened and she could feel his muscles relax a bit.

"What are you doing?" He asked.

"Kyuren, you have to stop this."

As this was going on, everyone was watching the exchange of words. Some wondering why a devil heiress was sullying herself by touching a lowly human.

What the Sitri heiress said made Kyuren scowl. "You know that I don't like being disrespected, Sona. They took me from my home, insulted me, and expect me to entertain them."

Sirzechs, at least, had the decency to look ashamed. Well, he did have a valid point there and had the absolute right to be pissed off. But this wasn't the way.

"Yes, I do know that." She nodded. "But I implore you to withdraw."

"Withdraw?" Kyuren asked incredulously. "After all of this, you expect me to just drop it?!" He said, glaring at Sona.

Claudius took one step forward but he was stopped when Sona's peerage was trying to hold him back. "Unhand me at once!" He commanded, he would not stand idly by when his youngest daughter was in danger.

"No, my lord. We know Kyuren, he will not hurt Lady Sona." Tsubaki said.

"What makes you so sure?" The Sitri lord asked, not at all convinced that his daughter was not in any danger.

"Believe us, Kyuren and Sona are tight." Saji said.

It took a little more convincing but the Sitri lord relented, but he still kept watch over his youngest daughter.

A bead of sweat dripped down from the side of Sona's face but she held her ground. She was Sona Sitri, she would not back down.

"No, I don't. But as your friend, I'm telling you that this isn't worth it." She tried to reason. "I will be more than happy to bring you back to your home...just don't do anything rash. Please."

Kyuren stared at Sona for a few seconds before turning back to the podium and weighed his options. Oh, he was still pissed about all this, but now was the time to think.

As much as he wanted to murder the fools that brought him here, it would drag him into their business. Something that he didn't want to do.

Besides, if he agreed to this, he would be giving these devils what they wanted - entertainment. And Kyuren was no entertainer. Over his dead body would he give them that satisfaction.

He was not going to be coaxed into becoming their source of entertainment. The only thing he wants now is to go home and hopefully find some Napoleon left.

Taking a deep breath, the raven haired teen made his decision. Sona felt his muscles relax and saw him nod and she let out of mental sigh of relief.

"All right, fine." He sighed and turned to Sona. "This is nothing but a waste of my time, anyway." Not needing to be told twice, the Sitri heiress nodded and motioned for her partner to follow her.

All those that knew Kyuren breathed a sigh of relief. "Man, that was close." Saji groaned and the others couldn't help but nod.

All eyes were on the Sitri heiress as she led Kyuren away, murmuring on about what had happened and just who is the human, and why did Sona know him.

Claudius looked at his daughter, pleased that she was able to end this fiasco while he gazed at the human warily. He too was curious as to who this human was and what did Sona meant about what he was capable of.

He could see it in her eyes. She knew something about this human. But he could ask her later, for now, let things calm down first.

'Hm, damn. I was hoping to see what he was made of.' Sairaorg he thought to himself with a sigh.

"Don't worry, master. You know how Riser Phoenix, you will see him fight."

And true to Regulus' words...

"Where do you think you're going?!" Riser shouted, glaring at the human's retreating form.

Kyuren either didn't hear him or just ignored him and just followed Sona out. Though his mood had improved, he was still sour of it all. And the last thing he needed was picking a fight with an arrogant prick.

Riser snarled before he smirked. "So, that's it, huh? You're afraid to face me in battle." He chuckled. "Well, I should've known better. You humans are all cowards and weaklings, and you are no different!"

The moment those words registered in his mind, Kyuren's eyes widened and he stopped in his tracks. 'Did...did he just call me...weak..and a coward...?' He asked himself, his anger rising to dangerous levels.

Sona heard what Riser said and knew that her hope for keeping Kyuren out was shattered. "No, please, no."

"Oh, shit." Sona and Rias' peerage muttered at the same time.

A shadow fell over the raven haired teen's eyes as his anger rose to higher levels. If there was one thing Kyuren hated the most, it was calling him weak and a coward.

He worked so hard to become as strong as he is...he wasn't weak...and he wasn't a coward.

Kyuren slowly turned back to the podium. "What did you say? What did you call me?" He asked icily.

Riser chuckled mockingly. "It doesn't matter. Why should I repeat myself to a weak and cowardly human like you? Compared to me, you're nothing but garbage." He stepped forward. "So come. Prove to me that you at least have a spine and face me. And maybe I'll make your suffering a quick one."

The raven haired teen was seething now. He won't stand for this any more. He won't listen to this son of a bitch's prattling any longer. He will not stand here and let them insult him like this! No more!

If they want entertainment, then he'll give it to them! If these devils want a show, then he'll give it to them! If Riser wants to fight him, then so be it!

NO ONE CALLS HIM A WEAKLING! HIS PRIDE WILL NOT ALLOW IT!

And just like that, the oppressive aura returned only much more potent that had some devils including some lords and ladies succumbing to the sheer pressure. Even Sirzechs could feel it now in waves and he couldn't believe it.

He was considered as a Super Devil, but the rage laced aura Kyuren was producing left him astonished and nervous.

Millicas whimpered in fright and hid further behind his mother. Never before had he felt so afraid and wanted it all to stop.

Grayfia let her stoic mask fall as the intense aura slammed into her and heard her son whimper. She reached her arm to hold her distressed son, trying to reassure him that she would not let anything happen to him.

She knew this was a bad idea from the start and now, they made it worse. She glared at her Riser, who appeared to finally feel the human's power, and then at her husband.

These two were the root cause for all of this and now...she didn't know what will happen now. All she could do was comfort her frightened son and hope that this will end soon.

Rias had long since left Riser's side and was beside her parents who were eyeing the human warily.

Zeoticus had seen his fare share of the strange over the centuries, but never would he imagine that a human could silence a chamber filled with very powerful devils.

And it didn't help that his daughter's fiancé appeared determined to face him, further angering the human. Didn't Riser felt that dangerous force slamming into them?

Not taking any chances, the head of the Gremory clan placed himself in front of his wife and frightened daughter.

The first time Ravel had laid eyes upon the human in the ORC, she held nothing but contempt for him. He just straight up told them that she and Riser were having an incestuous relationship!

And the moment her brother had chosen him as his opponent, she was more than happy. Ravel couldn't wait to see her brother reduce that savage boar to ashes for the insult he thrust to them.

Now though, instead of contempt, she was looking at Kyuren with fear filled eyes. Was this young man even a human with the amount of power and and malicious aura he was emitting?!

Koneko shivered in fear as her Nekoshou side was screaming at her to run and hide. Never and she means never had she been so frightened before. Even when the devils were gunning for her, she wasn't this afraid.

Kiba stood his ground but he was shaking. He couldn't believe it...so much power. This marked the first time he saw Kyuren truly enraged and it made him nervous.

The full extent of his power was still unknown but he saw glimpses and those glimpses were unsettling enough. Kiba shuddered at the thought of what Kyuren was capable of when enraged.

Akeno considered herself as a tough girl. She endured a harsh childhood, witnessed the murder of her beloved mother, and was abandoned by her own father when she needed him the most.

So, yeah, it would take a lot to make her falter.

But she stood there unable to move, staring with wide eyes at the enraged Kyuren. She'll never say this out loud, but Akeno scared. She felt like the helpless little girl she once was when her mother was killed.

Sona was faring no better. This was far worse than anything she had felt before that she had to rely on her father for support.

Sairaorg was once again amazed by the presence this human was producing. It was even more potent than before. "This is incredible." He even had to increase his own aura to counter it.

"Yes, this is truly incredible." Regulus responded, himself a little awed. "Are you satisfied now, master?"

Though it was truly impressive to see a human do this and bring almost every devil to quiver, he still wanted to see more.

"No. He may have the aura, but does he have the bite to back up his bark."

Regulus sighed, he should've expected that. "As you wish, but I advise that you prepare yourself. Who knows what will happen at this point." His master responded with a nod.

"You want a fight?" Kyuren asked through gritted teeth. "Fine, I accept."

Riser kept up his smug facade but now he was growing nervous. "Well, maybe you're not a coward after all. Don't worry, though. I'll be sure to make it quick."

The raven haired teen's anger flared again. He couldn't wait to get rid of this fool and be done with it.

Sirzechs took a step forward. "Lord Riser, stop your insults this instant. This is not the place of your battle which will commence in a moment."

Riser just gave a careless wave that made the devil king scowl before turning back to Kyuren with a friendly smile. "Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience we thrust upon you. As such, I am willing to grant you a reward of your choosing."

"That's absurd, Lord Lucifer! Why do you even bother in granting him a prize?!" Asked an outraged Riser.

The devil king gave him a stern glare. "This was thrust upon him against his will and as such, I feel obligated to him compensation for his troubles."

Call it compensation, but it was more like trying to get on Kyuren's good graces.

Riser looked like he was about to protest some more but held his tongue when the look Sirzechs gave him left him no choice. Begrudgingly, he stood down.

If they wanted to reward this lowly human, then so be it. It wasn't like he would live to get them anyway.

Seeing the Phoenix scion back down, the crimson devil turned his attention back towards Kyuren. "Now, what is that you desire? You need only ask and-"

"Don't bother." The raven haired teen interrupted the devil king. "Because once I'm done with him..." He leveled a withering glare towards Sirzechs.

"I'll deal with you next."

It was time. The time for the battle between Kyuren Kaizer Avynzen and Riser Phoenix.

The two were in the same pocket dimension used for the Rating Games, but for now, it was to be used for a special kind of fight.

For the first time, a human and a devil would face in a sanctioned battle. It was a milestone or a joke depending on how you look at it. For some, it was an execution.

But that was before.

Before the devils thought this was nothing more than a ploy to cancel the wedding and barely even counted as entertainment, but now every pair of eyes was focused on this fight.

Murmuring begun to circulate throughout the chamber. All were wondering how this would turn out. In the beginning, everyone thought that this would be an easy win for Riser, but with the human's surprising display, some were having doubts.

Despite all of that, everyone was dying to find out what this mysterious human was about to do.

Sona, however, was worried. Oh, she wasn't worried about Kyuren's well being, she was more worried about what he was going to do and the repercussions that would soon follow.

Back in the arena, Riser was looking all smug like he had already won this, but Kyuren had a serious scowl adorning his face.

He had his arms crossed over his chest and was itching for this to start. This fool had insulted him and had practically demanded him to fight him.

And the so called devil king had the balls to kidnap Kyuren from his home for no better reason than entertainment.

Never had he felt so insulted in his life. Kyuren was very displeased at the devils for their blatant disrespect and demands of him.

And what truly made his blood boil was that they expected him to just take it lying down. No, he will show them that he will not take their shit and was not one to fuck with.

And this fool, Riser. He will make an example of him. 'Time to show them what I am really capable of.' Kyuren growled to himself.

"What's the matter human?" Riser asked. "You look kind of pale. Don't worry, it will all be over soon enough."

Kyuren just kept his mouth shut but his clenched his jaw to hold back his anger. He will have him soon enough.

"The battle between Lord Riser Phoenix and Kyuren Kaizer Avynzen will now commence. The rules are simple, the two combatants fight until one is incapable of continuing. Killing your opponent is strictly prohibited and shall be punished accordingly. The match will commence when the signal is made." Grayfia's voice carried over the field.

Riser prepared himself to fight while Kyuren just stood there with his arms at his side, totally relaxed.

Thirty seconds later, the signal was given by a loud boom and Riser summoned his fiery wings and conjured up two fireball and had a victorious grin. "Now, prepare for your-" He didn't get to finish when suddenly Kyuren appeared in front of him in a blur and was face to face with him.

Time seemed to slow down as Riser stared into the raven haired teens eyes in shock. How did he get here so fast? Kyuren's mismatched eyes peered at the Phoenix scion's own with cold indifference but it soon gave way to burning fury.

Just like that, Riser felt an unimaginable pain in his chest. He could feel his bones breaking and snapping, and his organs and flesh being ripped apart.

He wanted to scream but he couldn't when the entirety of Riser's body exploded, splattering gore all over the walls and floor but it didn't stop there.

BOOOOOOOM!

A massive section arena behind what remained of Riser's body was just blown away and destroyed instantly by an unknown force.

Back in the chamber, everyone effectively had their mouths hanging open in shock. They couldn't believe what they had just seen. Everything was quiet, no one dare to say a word nor move a muscle.

The Sitri heiress was shocked. No, shocked doesn't even begin to describe what she was feeling. What in the name of the seven levels of hell just happened...?

Kyuren glowered at the blood and flesh splatters on the floor with his left arm outstretched and his hand into a fist.

Glaring at nothing in particular, Kyuren slowly laid down his arm. Even though he didn't like this piece of shit, he had to wonder, was that it?

All of that bragging, all of the insults, and yet nothing to show for? If this was considered powerful here, then Kyuren was sorely disappointed and angry.

They brought him here to fight this pathetic excuse of a devil?! The least Riser could give him was a satisfying fight before he snapped his fucking spine!

Back in the chamber, the shock had finally worn off from one of them. "RISER!" Ravel screamed in terror at what just happened to her older brother.

Ravel was followed by her mother who shrieked in pain before she fainted into her distraught husband's arms.

Soon enough, every devil was alive now. Throwing strings of comments of shock, fear, and outrage.

"What the hell just happened?!"

"Did that human just killed a Phoenix?!"

"What power!"

These were just some examples.

Sona couldn't believe what she just saw. In just one swift attack - a simple punch - he had not only reduced Riser Phoenix to nothing more than a blood stain, but destroyed a good portion of the arena without even touching it.

There was only one possible explanation for it. His punch had so much force behind it that it produced a shockwave. The prospect both amazed her and frightened her because it meant Kyuren was strong enough to cause devastation with nothing more than a simple punch.

And his speed...the moment the signal was given, the raven haired teen had moved so fast that he was instantly in front of Riser.

Sona was barely able to register his movement until she saw that he was directly in front of Riser. He would've at least been moving close to or at the speed of sound!

"I...I think I speak for all of us when I say this." Saji muttered. "Holy. Fucking. Shit." The rest couldn't help but nod slowly as they stared at the live feed.

Sairaorg was no different from the others. Though he maintained a rigid posture, his shock was evident as any other.

Whatever doubt he had of the human was instantly destroyed. "Incredible. Regulus, did you see that? Incredible." He was truly speechless.

"...Indeed, master. Such strength." Regulus uttered in awe. The Nemean Lion had lived through centuries and seen it all. He had faced adversaries of great might but this...this human had the strength he had not seen since the time of Hercules.

And he didn't even look like he tried.

"Yes." Sairaorg agreed, a battle hungry smile for ing on his lips. Finally, someone he could cut lose in battle.

Issei had his mouth and eyes side opened in shock but deep inside him, a certain dragon couldn't believe what just transpired.

This was Draig, the Welsh Dragon, the Red Dragon Emperor, One of the two heavenly dragons, and one of the most powerful beings in existence.

His life was long and believed that he had seen everything. But this...this would be something new for him. Draig remembered that day when his container had foolishly tried to attack Kyuren and had almost crushed him while he was dormant.

He had never felt such strength before, especially from a human. And then, this new display happened and Draig was positively amazed.

And the only thing he thought was why wasn't this Kyuren his host instead of this pervert. Of all the host he had to be with, it was a no good pervert who's only interest was boobs.

Draig's previous hosts were powerful warriors and kings worthy of his power. But now, he was stuck with this pathetic meat bag...what a fucking downgrade.

Sirzechs had seen it all transpired and couldn't help but marvel at it. This has confirmed it all, this human truly did had incredible strength but there was one problem.

With all that has happened, Kyuren was very displeased and very angry at them.

The devil king had to think fast because having this human as an ally was far better than an enemy. Even better, he could even reincarnate Kyuren as a devil and entice him with the promise of lordship, prestige, riches, and women.

Zeoticus noticed that his son was in deep thought and excused himself from his wife and daughter before moving towards him. "What are you thinking?" He asked in a hushed voice.

"Kyuren is powerful, there is no denying that. I'm thinking of turning him into a devil inviting him into our fold."

The head of the Gremory clan was surprised at what his son had just said. "What? Why do you say that? Better yet, why are you even considering this?"

Sirzechs peered at his father. "Just look at the devastation he caused. That was one one punch and he didn't even look like he was trying. You can imagine just what he's capable of when he tried. Not to mention, he managed to seemingly kill a Phoenix."

It was true, Zeoticus could see the amount of damage a simple punch from this human could do and it was frightening. He already knew what his son was thinking, try to get this human to their side.

Even he could understand the prospect of having such a powerful being in their ranks.

"Just...Just try to be careful, Sirzechs." He placed a hand on the shoulder of his devil king and eldest son. "From the looks of it, he doesn't seem in the best of moods."

Sirzechs smiled and nodded at his father. "I will." He looked at the grieving Phoenix family and couldn't help but feel guilty. "Father, would you please comfort the Lord and Lady Phoenix. After this, I would like to talk to them."

Nodding, the head of the Gremory clan walked towards the grieving family to extend his offer of comfort.

"All right, everyone please settle down." The devil king raised his voice to placate everyone but it took time to get them to stop talking. He couldn't blame them really. Even he was still reeling, but he was a leader of his race.

Nodding, Sirzechs turned to maid. "Grayfia, please bring him back here." He requested.

The Strongest Queen hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Kyuren could feel a familiar pull and the next thing he knew, he was back in the chamber, his face still adorning the scowl.

When he arrived back, every devil was eyeing him with a mixture of interest, shock, and wariness.

Sirzechs knew he had to tread lightly now. One wrong word and he could set off a raging beast with monstrous strength. Giving out a smile, he began to speak. "Now I believe I speak for-"

BOOM!

He didn't get to finish when he felt his entire body breaking before being thrown backwards. He travelled with so much force that a trench formed in his wake and he went through multiple walls and finally came to a stop outside of the mansion in a heap.

Grayfia's eyes widened in shock. "PAPA!" Millicas screamed and was about to go after his father but his mother held him back.

Zeoticus was instantly in front of his wife and child to protect them. He looked at the hole from which his son was launched before turning back to the one who did it.

Everyone in the chamber was once again shocked. On the podium stood Kyuren with his arm out stretched. He had just punched the so THE devil king out of the mansion.

"No, Kyuren!" Sona shouted and tried to run towards him but Claudius held her back.

"Sona, stay behind me!" He commanded, placing himself in front of his daughter and her peerage.

"Father, please-"

"No, my daughter. This is not up for debate." He gave her a stern glare that made the Sitri heiress begrudgingly back down.

She could only curse under her breath as Sona looked at Kyuren. He had just made things worse! If one simple punch from his was enough to destroy the arena, the he could've killed the unprepared Sirzechs!

Kyuren gave a low growl before setting his arm down at his side. Finally, his business was done here and wanted nothing more than to get back to his home.

Turning his head to the left, he glared at Grayfia who glared right back at him but it was obvious that there was a noticeable shake in her hands.

Her husband was just blown through the mansion and wanted to know that he was okay. He was no longer his servant now, but his wife. And her husband needed her now.

But she was locked into a staring contest with the one who injured her husband. It took every single ounce of willpower she had not to attack Kyuren in retaliation but with everyone here and her son directly behind her, she could do nothing.

Just then, Grayfia saw his eyes trail downwards, an act that made her blood run cold. "Mama, h-he's looking a-at me." She heard her son stutter.

He was looking at her son.

'No.' The Strongest Queen pushed Millicas further behind her, glaring at the teen. 'Not my son.' Over her dead body was she going to let him harm her young Millicas.

The two continued their stare down in what felt like years. Everyone watched with batted breath at what was going to happen.

"Take me home. Or else." Kyuren threatened with cold fury. He had enough of the Underworld and wanted out. If he has to stay here for one more minute, then he'll tear it down to the ground!

A few seconds later and seeing no choice, Grayfia summoned a magic circle to take him back to his home. "Just get out." She hissed.

The raven haired teen promptly turned around and walked to the magic circle.

Sona watched as Kyuren made his way to the magic circle. This was all their fault and out of all of them, she was probably the only one who could talk to him at this point.

Seeing her chance, the Sitri heiress broke free from her father and made her way in front of Kyuren. "Sona!" Her father shouted but she ignored him. She had to sort this out.

Standing right at his path, Sona tried to speak to him. "Kyuren." She called out but he just kept walking.

Claudius could see with every passing step, her daughter was coming closer and closer towards danger. He weaved his way to the crowd, trying to get to his daughter.

When he saw that the human was right in front of Sona, his desperation grew. Silently begging that the human didn't harm his daughter until he got there.

Sona stood string against Kyuren. She wanted to talk to him about this whole thing but just as he was in front of her, he moved around her and just kept walking.

This disheartened the Sitri heiress and she heard the familiar sound of the magic circle activating, and hung her head in shame.

As soon as Kyuren was gone, the whole chamber erupted in chaos as Grayfia and the members of the Gremory clan scrambled to get to Sirzechs.

'Kyuren, I'm sorry.'

In a bright flash of light, the raven haired teen found himself back in his penthouse, specifically his kitchen. He looked at his counter and saw that his Mille-feuille was gone and a noticeable bulge was evident on his sleeping kitten's belly.

Pip heard something and yawned before opening her eyes. It was her master! "Meew~" She mewled happily but he just gave her a flat stare.

The kitten could tell that he was very upset amd her ears flattened and laid her head down. Was he upset that she ate all of the Mille-feuille?

Kyuren sighed and went towards the couch and plopped on it. Pip made her way to her master and jumped on the couch. She carefully moved towards him, careful not to upset him further.

When she was at his hand, she nuzzled it affectionately. Trying to say that she was sorry that she didn't leave some for him.

The raven haired teen hummed at his kitten behavior. He wasn't angry at her; he was just a little peeved at what just happened to him.

Smiling at his precious kitten, Kyuren placed her on his lap and caressed her affectionately.

"Hvordan kan jeg være sint på deg, Pip?" ("How can I be mad at you, Pip?") He chuckled before settling himself in.

He could always count on his kitten to lift his mood up.

AN:

Now the devils know now to fuck with Kyuren.

And before anyone raises hell about Riser seemingly dying, it is my opinion that the Phoenix clan is not immortal. God was considered immortal but he's dead now, is he? They just have really good healing factors.

And I did say that Riser was seemingly dead, meaning that he may be still alive. But I don't know if he can regenerate after being reduced to chunks.

Kyuren will now deal with the backlash of his actions. After all, rumor spreads fast in the Supernatural World. Especially is you laid out the Strongest Devil.

All right, I changed the names. Sorry, guys, it was a typo.