NOVEL NEXT Chapter 86
"It has been a while since I came here, and it is still as gloomy as ever."
I look at Amaterasu and say.
"Have you been here, Lady Amaterasu?"
"Hmmm? Tsukuyomi and I visited this place a long time ago. When do we visit this place, husband?"
The man, who was previously a woman the last time I saw him, looks at his wife and says.
"It was after they ended their civil war. They invite us to ask if they can use Kuoh as their base in Japan."
"Ah, that's right."
Tsukuyomi no Mikoto, the God of the Moon. He has three phases that change his behavior and even gender. When he is like this, he acts like Susanoo: bold and reckless. I still remember how they almost destroyed the entire palace when they decided to spar.
"Even after they go through civil war, they still act arrogantly. If not for that little girl Leviathan taking those people away, I would have killed that bastard who dared to think that we should be grateful for letting them use Kuoh as their base in Japan."
I can feel Tsukuyomi slowly fully release his power, but before he can release them all, Amaterasu hugs him and says.
"Please hold yourself, husband. We did not want to create a problem, did we?"
"Tch. Very well. However, if they dare to act arrogantly in front of me once again, I will kill them."
"Of course. Just make sure they cannot connect it to us, okay?"
"As you wish"
And there they go. I never thought I would see Amaterasu as a lovey-dovey kind of person, but here we are. She looks like the type of person who is always serious and only cheerful when she is dancing. But after seeing her get excited to explore a new world, and now this, I need to reevaluate my image of her.
"Ah, it looks like we are here."
I can hear the announcement that we are approaching Gremory's Territory. A few seconds later, the train stopped, and we left. After we left the train, we saw a group of people waiting for us. The one leading this group is a middle-aged crimson-haired person. He has crimson hair and blue eyes that shine in kindness and cunningness.
"Welcome to Gremory Territory, Shinto, and Youkai Factions. I hope that you have a pleasant journey here. Let me introduce myself. My name is Zeoticus Gremory, Lord of the Gremory Family and the one taking you to my castle."
Amaterasu, as the leader of our group, walks forward and says,
"It is nice to meet you, Zeoticus. You already know who I am, but I shall introduce myself. My name is Amaterasu Ōhirume no Mikoto, Chief Goddess of the Shinto Faction and Goddess of the Sun."
The way she talks sounds pretentious, but I know it is the truth. She did not tell any lies; she only told her the title and position she held.
"It is a pleasure to be in your presence, Goddess Amaterasu. Please follow me. We already have a car to take you to my castle."
"Lead the way, Zeoticus."
The seven of us followed him to the parking lot. After a minute of walking, we can see a limo already waiting for us. We entered the limousine, and the car had many drinks and food. I chuckle a little when I see Kunou take one of the snacks, and Asia follows suit after the little kitsune asks her to take one.
"I am sorry for their behavior."
Yasaka gives a small smile at Lord Gremory. Lord Gremory shakes his head and says.
"It is not a problem, Lady Yasaka. I am glad that they love the snack and drink we prepare."
Yasaka gives him another smile before Lady Amaterasu suddenly says.
"How is the pandemic?"
I can see Lord Gremory's smile twitch a little, but he manages to maintain his smile while saying.
"We are able to take care of the problem fast enough before it consumes too many lives. We are thankful that Lady Yasaka will give us another chance."
"We are willing to give a second chance, but make sure that you did not ask for a third chance, for we did not give a third chance or even a fourth."
Lord Gremory nods his head and says.
"I understand. I shall inform the other about this."
"Good. As for this Youth Gathering, does your daughter and her peerage participate?"
"That's right. She and her peerage will participate in the Rating Games. She and her peerage train really hard to bring honor to Gremory's name."
"Truly? Then we will cheer for your daughter."
"Thank you. She will be honored to be cheered by you."
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|3rd POV|
"Buchou, what kind of person is the special guest your father is telling us? I never see him to be this serious."
Rias looks at his latest member and the only pawn in her peerage before saying.
"It was the Youkai and Shinto Faction."
"Really?!"
Issei looks at Rias in surprise and says,
"Who is it? Goddess of the Sun, Amaterasu? God of Storm and Lightning, Susanoo? Or is it God of the Moon, Tsukuyomi?"
"All three of them are coming here, including Lady Yasaka of the Western Youkai Faction."
Hearing that word, Issei can only gasp in surprise and says.
"Really?! All three of them?! Also, the strongest Youkai in Japan?!"
"That's right. That is why my father wants us to be on our best behavior. We did not want another pandemic to hit us and kill many devils just because we destroyed the relationship between our two factions by being rude."
"Right! I will be on my best behavior."
Rias smiles at him and is glad that her pawn is obedient. She looks around the ballroom and sees the other noble devils already here. She ignores Riser glaring at her and only focuses on the people she will fight in the Rating Games.
She snaps from her thoughts when she sees the door open up, and a group of people enters the room. They are the people from the Shinto and Youkai factions.
"Humana Humana Humana"
Rias looks to the side and sees Issei looking at Yasaka's breast while chanting an unknown chant. She can only sigh and hope that he did not do anything that creates tension between them.
