Tale of Discovery

As expected, something is unusual regarding the matter with the Phenex family.

After I questioned her about it, Ravel assuredly asserted that her parents wouldn't let her throw her freedom away.

This indicates that they are either planning something or they have gotten caught up in some trouble.

It's a family of Devils that we're speaking of, so it must be the former.

Nevertheless, there is always the possibility of it being the latter.

Leaving that matter aside, I begin watching what was recorded by the hidden cameras.

--

The results are surprising. All the residents of the mansion are generally on friendly terms.

It's strange, but I don't mind it much, as I'm the one who benefits from this the most.

Getting up from my bed, I make my way to the kitchen.

There, I find both of my maids and Sora preparing breakfast.

"Good morning," I greet them before taking a seat at the table.

I use telekinesis to pull the TV remote to myself and turning the TV on with it.

Nothing interesting is being aired nowadays. I will just continue to switch channels until something average pops up.

After five minutes, I finally come across an interesting channel.

Currently, a documentary is being presented, which showcases Italia and speaking of its history, or at least, what they know about it.

"Today is class-observation day," Sora all of a sudden says.

Class-observation? Does that mean that Rias's parents or a relative of hers are going to be coming over?

If that's the case, then some preparation is required, so that I won't be at a disadvantage no matter what tricks the pull.

Speaking of school, it's weird that they're going to go on with the day as normal despite the building's state.

---

The day went on much more normally than I had suspected. Although, from what I've seen using Clairvoyance, two relatives of Rias are at the academy right now.

What's interesting, is that I find them familiar. Could it be the memories of the Knowledge of the Tales? I'm not sure.

Getting up from my seat, I plan to head over to where they are, but before I can do so, someone pulls on my sleeve.

"Is something wrong, Misa?"

She scratches the back of her head and says,

"I just heard that some idol has popped up at the gymnasium. It kind of reminded me of Yusarin, and-"

Pressing my index finger on her lips, I beam a smile at her before stating,

"Say no more."

Thus, I tell the other girls that I will be heading over to the gymnasium with Misa.

--

What is this?

Before me is the sight of the 'magic girl' that's on Ayumi's bag in her peculiar attire hopping up and down on a stage in front of a male audience.

Looking around, I see that Rias, as well as two male relatives of hers, are present.

All of them are watching the girl on the stage doing her thing.

Taking in a deep breath, I whisper to Misa beside me,

"If things start to get messy, immediately run away and meet up with the others, understood?"

Misa gives me a pointed glare before replying with a scoff,

"Tch. Fine. Still, can't you go somewhere without causing trouble?"

In response to her statement, I shake my head before wryly remarking,

"You're the last person I want to teach me a lesson about temperament."

As Misa decides to ignore my remark, I shrug my shoulders before making my way over to where Rias is.

Upon sensing me, both of the males turn to face me with a grim look on their faces.

"What? Am I unwelcome?" I cheekily ask.

"What are you?" one of them says.

"How rude," I remark.

For some reason, I already dislike them. Finishing them off will be fun.

As if they've sensed my thoughts, both of them tense up as they take a step back.

This is weird. Based on what I know about Devils, they should be arrogant and daring creatures. Despite that, these guys are stepping back from me, even before I've begun threatening to wipe their race off of the face of the earth.

Just as I'm about to channel Destruction into my arms in preparation for a sudden battle, the girl on the stage jumps off.

Sensing an odd aura from her, I observe her from head to toe. Seeing nothing out of character for an idol, I proceed to observe her body constitution.

As expected, she's not an ordinary individual.

The girl seems like she wants to come over to where we are, however, her eyes suddenly shift to somewhere behind us before a smile covers her face as she dashes over to what, or more accurately, who she saw.

"Sona! (So-tan)" she yells gleefully.

The girl then begins to have a one-sided conversation with Sona, saying things like how Sona should be happier about seeing her.

From what I can infer of what she said, the girl should be Sona's older sister.

"What's her name?" I inquire,

Knowing that the question is directed at her, Rias replies to me much to the displeasure of the two guys with her,

"Serafall Leviathan."

Leviathan, not Sitri? Could it be that 'Leviathan' is a title that has revoked her family name? That's a popular thing among 'nobles' for some reason.

It's either that or there is more to her than her looks and...behavior express.

"What's Leviathan," I bluntly ask.

Just as Rias is about to reply, one of the guys stop her and says,

"You seem to be interested in Devils, Mr…"

Seeing that he has yet to know my name, I beam a friendly smile before saying,

"Theos."

The two male Devils immediately quint their eyes before the one that made the statement continues,

"Mr. Theos, right? If you're interested in Devils so much, why don't you have a small chat with the two of us at a proper place?"

"Are you going to be introducing yourselves anytime soon?" I say sternly.

"Ah, right! My apologies," he says, "My name is Sirzechs Lucifer, Rias's Brother."

Once he's done, the other one introduces himself,

"Zeoticus Gremory. Father of Rias Gremory and Sirzechs Lucifer."

Are they deliberately not telling me their ranks and affiliations? It seems like it. However, little do they know, I've already got that much covered with the help of Ravel and Koneko.

Now then, these two big-wigs want to have a 'talk' with me, which I highly doubt is going to be an ordinary meeting.

As if sensing what I'm concerned about, Sirzechs makes a proposition,

"There is something that you need to know, he says. The three factions are planning to hold a peace conference. Perhaps, you might be interested in talking with us as well as the others during that time?"

That's news to me. I don't recall any conversation mentioning such a peace talk. Sounds suspicious. First, why would he tell me, whose identity he's yet to be sure of, this information?

Second, why are they so insistent on 'talking' with me? Rias surely wouldn't speak of me to them, as I've specifically ordered her not to.

She knows what level of power and authority I hold, so I'm sure that she knows to differentiate between right and wrong.

Nevertheless, not going over is not an option. Simply put, I've been waiting for such an opportunity. To make sure that the girls and I remain unharmed, I will prepare myself properly.

Although, I highly doubt any entities that aren't Codes or at least, related to one, can hurt me.

"Who's this?" a cheerful voice suddenly resounds near me.

Looking at the source of the voice, I see Serafall curiously observing me close up.

"Serafall Leviathan, was it? I'm Theos. It's a pleasure to meet you," I say politely.

"That's a peculiar name," she bluntly says, "whatever, nice to meet you too!"

Seeing how upbeat she is, I'm starting to doubt that her 'title' holds any meaning, despite it being the name of a mythical creature.

"Let's go home," I say to Misa who's been listening in to our conversation silently.

---

Sitting on the dining table, I wait for the reactions of Koneko and Ravel to my recount of today.

"They are going to set up a trap," Ravel confidently declares.

That's what I thought.

However, what sort of trap would be able to harm me? My parameters coupled with the boosts as well as my arsenal are nothing to scoff at.

"All-Father," Raynare suddenly speaks up, "I request permission to accompany All-Father to the conference."

As if setting off a chain reaction, the rest of my Angels request the same thing.

Not only that, but I sense two keen gazes. Looking at them, I can tell that they've resolved themselves to fight for me if it comes down to it.

Should I take them? It could end up either badly or as a beneficial thing. The logical choice would be to have a counter-measure prepared for anything that the enemy might throw at us if I'm going to take them with me.

"Yuno, are you able to produce Sigilla that can be activated through special means?" I ask, despite knowing the answer.

"Yes," she replies.

Hearing her confirmation, I begin to think of various ways I can surprise the ones who're going to be present at the conference.

Don't blame me for doing this. You were the ones who invited me with ill-intentions.