A Devil's Flock

Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/34446679.

Rating: Mature
Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Category: Multi
Fandom: Highschool DxD (Anime), Sekirei (Anime & Manga)
Relationship: Kazehana/Sahashi Minato, Serafall Leviathan/Sahashi Minato,
Musubi/Sahashi Minato, Yume/Sahashi Minato, Akitsu
(Sekirei)/Sahashi Minato
Character: Sahashi Minato, Serafall Leviathan, Kazehana (Sekirei), Grayfia
Lucifuge, Musubi (Sekirei), Yume (Sekirei), Akitsu (Sekirei), Kusano
(Sekirei), Hikari (Sekirei), Hibiki (Sekirei), Asama Miya, Ajuka
Beezlebub, Matsu (Sekirei)
Additional Tags: Work In Progress, Cross-Posted on FanFiction.Net, Romance, Eventual
Smut, Harems, Minato is a Devil, Fluff
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2021-10-12 Updated: 2022-09-12 Chapters: 4/? Words:
58765

A Devil's Flock
by Hunter_Of_Saefthinge

Summary

Minato Sahashi was taken in by Serafall Leviathan as a young boy. After a decade, he went
back into the human realm to fulfill a dream. Little did he know that he would be dragged
into a game of Aliens and Ashikabi's. Well, at least, he could turn this Flock of him into a
Peerage. For him, this could be the chance to prove himself as a young Devil.

Notes

Also, during writing this, I saw Alestorm on the 17th of September. What a freaking trip
that was to get there. Getting from one side of Belgium to the complete other side, from my
place to Durbuy.

It started great. My bus didn't show up so it took me six hours.

Six hours with public transport. Damn hell.

But fuck me, it was worth it. The whole festival sucked on the setting but seeing Alestorm
live, having the feelings of moshpits around you, the fun I had. I went down so many times
because I couldn't see where I was going but just holding out my hands and I got back up. I
did the same thing to many others that night.

Also lost my cellphone during the wall of death during Captain Morgan's Revenge. I got it
 back luckily.

I got a great feeling. Like a lot of pent-up stress and shit just went out. It felt great on
Saturday and I think it will continue to feel awesome. Also got a selfie with the singer of
Alestorm. I am happy. It will be the only thing that we'll get.

There is no Powerwolf in October, no Nightwish in December, most likely so I'm very

happy I got this.

Thank you Alestorm for doing this.

Just wanted to let you guys know that.

I and my best friend there did make one agreement. If we ever do this again, if we ever
going to be so fucking crazy that we drag our asses from one side of Belgium to the other,
we'll stay in a hotel.

Started on 12/09/2021

Ended on 23/09/2021

See the end of the work for more notes

 A Devil's Flock

In this life, there were many secrets. And for one young man, his life would take another steep
turn. Minato Sahashi wasn't a stranger to strange things.

The young man smirked as he walked through the hotel. Luxury was just the word. He wondered
why it was pulled up in such a style. He looked around the place. On the desk, there was just one
man. Easily half older than he was, Minato walked up to him.

With his scraggy build, he looked out of his place.

"Excuse me." The desk jockey turned over to Minato and with a trained friendly smile, Minato had
the man full attention.

"Yes."

"My name is Minato Sahashi. Would there be a room for me reserved?" Before the words were
spoken, the clicking of a keyboard was just noticing the notification.

"Yes, Minato Sahashi. You have the penthouse reserved for the next two weeks." His attitude had
changed completely. Minato nodded friendly to him. Looks like his [King] had already paid up.

"Thank you. Can I get the key?" Gratefully, Minato took it. The older man wondered how he could
afford a room like this. He was too good and honest to be a scumbag. It wasn't his answer.

Discretion was a thing that was counted in this place and he wasn't to lose his job because of his
ideas.

Meanwhile, Minato took the elevator. He could see the city of Tokyo or like it was called now,
Shinto Teito. It could be called what it was. Minato knew why he was here. To take the Entrance
Exam for Todai. That hadn't changed.

He smirked while the lights of the city shined. Twenty years old and he was already going to
Tokyo-U. it showed how much he had ties to the earth.

Shaking his head, Minato wondered why Serafall-sama would have allowed him to stay in the city.
She was rather attached to him.

When he finally reached the upper floor, Minato walked around. Heavy carpet, beautifully
decorated doors and it was like he was intruding. That was why he moved as fast as he could to his
room. It was late and he felt tired. He had only taken his books along in a backpack and some
clothes. No doubt that Serafall would send him some clothes when he finally got installed.

There was no doubt that he would flunk the exam. Touching his wrist, he felt different. He was just
twenty. He had lived the first half of his life as a Human, the second half as Devil.

When the door opened, his mouth dropped open and his backpack fell from his back. The room
was larger than his room back at the castle. Walking through, it was nothing but pure luxury. When
he finally got inside, through the hallway, he looked around. It was like it was more a small suite
with two stairs. He saw the large windows which gave him a perfect look over the city. Inside,
there was a table placed with six chairs, several cushions in an L shape with a small table.
Minato took his backpack along and moved upstairs. He found a bathroom although he could
maybe swim in the monster that was his bed. The bed wasn't King size. It was a freaking Empire
size.

"I take it's to your liking, Minato-sama." A calm voice spoke to him and Minato turned around. He
didn't even hear her enter. Not that she needed to.

The Strongest Queen had her ways to enter the Human Realm.

Grayfia Lucifuge stood in the room and Minato gave the woman that he saw as an older sister a
soft smile.

"You can say that, Grayfia-sama. But please, no reason to address me as such. You are my better. I
am surprised that you are here."

"I have special exceptions" Minato knew what she meant with that.

As long it was allowed by her Masters or the behest of said Masters. Tokyo was a neutral city for
all three factions.

It was a good thing that she had entered via a magical circle. If she had walked in, she would have
gotten weird looks. And suggestive looks. Even if Minato hadn't an inkling of attraction to her, (to
save his own life and sanity), there would be no denying that Grayfia was beautiful.

She was just a few years older than Minato. Just enough to have a bit of an edge on him without
looking down. A sweet spot which she agreed on.

Her hair was long and silver and with two braids on each end and a few blue bows at the end. The
rest went down in twin braids. Her red eyes shined at him. She ruffled his hair as she had done so
many times.

"Look at you. You have become so big."

She was wearing a blue and white French maid outfit. Long sleeves and a white maid headband
over her head. Some small makeup was done on her face. He softly allowed her the affection. It
was something both had agreed on years ago.

"Thanks for the welcome, Grayfia-sama."

"Please, Minato-sama. You and I are on the same level." Shaking his head, Minato smiled back at
her.

"We both know that isn't true, right?" The younger Devil joked back to her which caused Grayfia
to raise an eyebrow.

"You are a High-Class Devil, born like one and you are a [Queen], your strength is so high above
mine it doesn't come close to compare. I'm just a [Pawn], reincarnated. So that is why. Knowing a
place is a fine thing." Grayfia sighed because she couldn't argue with his reasoning. Minato's
strength came with his mind, not with his brawn.

Serafall had been mocked for taking in the boy but now, there were Devils ready to offer her entire
Peerages to get him. After all, converting human-computer systems to be used by Devils was a feat
that not even Ajuka could pull off.

"You have no problem with having this."

"You never held it over my head. Arrogance is one thing that I dislike." Minato looked around the
place.

"I still can't believe that Serafall-sama has allowed me to stay in this place. I told her that I wanted
some discreet. Yet, she gave me this. They really have a different mind." Grayfia allowed the boy
to come down.

Travelling took a toll on one's body and Minato could feel it." He walked down and sat down on a
cushion. Looking over, Minato took a few seconds to collect himself. Looking back at Grayfia, she
was still there. Standing with the tiniest smiles on her face.

"I will admit that I will miss you in the house, Minato-sama. Common sense is hard to come by
and you brought it in spades. Millicas was inconsolable when he realized that both his aunt and big
brother went to study abroad."

Minato sighed. He was fond of the young boy.

Serafall Leviathan was his [King] but she had few Peerage members. It was why Minato was close
to her sister, Sona Shitori. Sona in turn had a childhood friend, Rias Gremory. That girl was the
sister of Sirzechs. Father of Millicas and husband of Grayfia. It was before long Minato was good
friends with Rias and later, Millicas.

He often acted as the older brother who did things that their other siblings couldn't.

And when Millicas was born later, Minato and he got close as well.

"Do him my regards but for me, coming here was a thing that I have wanted since I was a boy
myself. I am surprised that Serafall-sama has allowed this."

"That is because Rias-ojousama and Sona-ojousama are both studying in Kuoh." Minato shrugged
on that remark.

He stood up and leaned against the windows.

"Not the first time. They have been at the school for three years. What's the big deal now?"

"They are now Overseers of the place." That irked Minato's attention.

"Are they now? I am surprised. From what I heard, the guy who runs the place, wouldn't be too
happy with that." The young man heard the stories from what happened there. He wasn't going in
Kuoh without his master.

"Yes and that is why Serafall-sama and Sirzechs-sama have allowed you here. Because they want
you to watch over the two." Looking back at Grayfia, the [Pawn] knew that what he got was a
poisoned gift.

"You do realize that I'm going to call them for that, right? And can you tell your master and mine
that I'm going to let Rias and Sona run the place?"

"Are you suggesting that you'll do nothing at all while you are here?" Grayfia liked to think she
knew the ones around her well.

Minato wasn't the same she thought of.

"Not at all. But I am not going to be watching over them. If they are in trouble, they can give me a
call to get them out. If not, I'll leave them alone. But something tells me that might not be
happening. Asking for peace and quiet is too much in this life." Grayfia smiled back at him.

"She really made a good choice with you." Bowing to him, the Strongest [Queen] found it had been
enough for a visit.

"Good night, Minato." And before he could return the greeting, she left the room.

"Good night, Grayfia." He said to no one. The place was quiet. Weird. In the last decade, he was
always surrounded by people. Either his master or her sister or her best friend. It could be
something else but now, Minato needed some sleep.

The shower became needed to him and after emerging from it, he dressed in his clothes. With
nothing on, he found a pajama in his suitcase. Before he would get him some sweet, sweet rest, he
would call Sona. It was still ten in the night.

Taking out his phone, he had a soft smile on the picture. Serafall was next to him as she was
dressed in her magical girl outfit. He was in a black shirt. Oh, there was something he felt for his
[King]. Love, admiration, devotion, reverence.

There were so many things that he felt for Serafall. Things that he would never tell her. He knew
his place.

Then he went down to the number. A picture of Sona was shown. Petite girl with a bob cut and
glasses.

After he dialed her number, it didn't take two rings to come over.

"Hello, Sona Shitori speaking. What can I do for you?"

"Hey there, Sona. Minato here." That was enough for her to drop the voice of her. Minato could
hear the smile on her face. She had hidden that emotion and it was never exorbitant. Yet, she liked
Minato.

It gave both the Shitori heiress and Gremory heiress the chance of an older sibling that wasn't a
siscon.

"Minato, how wonderful to hear from you. How are you? Wait." She was always sharp.

"Why are you calling me with a normal phone? Are you in the human realm?" The voice turned
sharp and Minato sighed.

"You know, I call it home. I'm indeed on Earth. Tokyo to be precise." A heavy put upon sigh was
breezed over the phone.

"Let me guess onee-sama and Sirzechs-sama have put you up to this. Watching over me and Rias
as if we are."

"Let me cut you off, right there. I am here because I was to become a student at Todai. Grayfia-
sama came by today and told me about this situation. They can never be honest, can they?"

Sona sighed and she agreed. It wouldn't be right for her to take her anger out on Minato. He was in
this and like always, they had to find a compromise.w²

"I called you because I know you, Sona. You can take this news better than Rias can. Sona, I got
my own stuff here to take care of. My school and so on. I'll leave you and Rias to take care of
Kuoh yourselves. If you need help in over your head, give me a ring and I'll help you out. If not.
You're just three years younger than me."

She was reasonable. Not as emotional as Rias. He really pitied that girl. She would need (he had to
be forgiven for using the word) a miracle to get out of the mess. While Minato despised the
agreement as much as anyone involved, publicly, their hands were tied.

Sirzechs went even as far as to offer Rias hand to him but Minato knew damn well that it couldn't
be done.

The two reasons were that Riser would demand a fight and Minato would never win that. And the
fact that while the [Pawn] was mighty fond of Rias, there wasn't an inkling of romantic attraction to
her.

He was lucky that Serafall was around because otherwise, he might not live through that.

"Do I have to tell Rias?"

"Only when things go hairy. When you call me, you can tell. Otherwise, you don't know about me.
I'm not going to call you every week and I don't expect the same thing."

Terms that were doable for both and that could keep Serafall off their backs.

"Very well. What would you call in over my head?"

"A High-Class Devil or its equivalent coming by. Like a Cadre or Seraph. And not for a friendly
visit. You got that and you ring me. That is over your head."

"Yeah, I can see that. Either way, that will be enough. This paperwork won't finish itself and you
need some sleep. Good night, Minato." And with that, Minato again didn't have a chance to say
goodnight.

"Good night, Sona." The yawn was again coming out. Minato laid back in his bed. Throughout the
decade, he had seen all crazy things.

In his opinion, no matter what he would see in this place, it wouldn't beat the Super Natural World.

Minato had no idea how wrong he would be.

The next day

Minato woke up to the sound of his alarm. A smartphone could be so convenient. A soft guitar had
settled in that began to play. Even with the years of living in the Devil Realm, they still had a long
way to go before they could match human beings.

Rolling back, it took a second for him to register where he was. Shinto Teito. Formerly known as
Tokyo. Minato sat straight up. It was a Saturday, he couldn't get his stuff from the school now to
take the exam.

The phone showed it was around five degrees outside. While he was normally a homebody, Minato
could use some fresh air.

Quickly showering, Minato grabbed a heavier jacket. The elevator ride downstairs was fast and
Minato could smell they were serving breakfast. He could do with some eggs and bacon.
Combined with cereal and bread, Minato got a hearty meal. Then he walked outside.

It was still early and the walk to the exam centrum could take a while. A certain nervousness set in
as he began to think about the school. He could pass. His meek nature had been beaten out of him
by a lot of different beings and throughout that, Minato had a great handle on his nature.

It also came with a lot of different abilities as well. Like picking up fast-moving beings. When he
finally got to a station, he saw a creature that made his mouth drop open.

The woman (and what a woman she was) was flying through the air. Yet, she had no wings that
were used.

That wasn't the reason why Minato was nailed to the ground.

Long black purple hair tied up into a long ponytail, a fair face, and one body to die for. Big breasts
that weren't really hidden by the dress if that said item was in good condition. Now while it was
tattered and stripped, even less. Her black eyes made for one-second eye contact with Minato but
then she flew on.

"Hold it right there."

The voice was from a female and where the first flew, two followed.

One was a tall woman whose curves were just beneath the first one. Long dark green hair that
caused his skin to crawl. Whatever that outfit was, Minato hoped that she could handle cold well.
The top revealed some cleavage. Dark gloves finished the upper body and her stockings were hold
together with a garter over her bloomers.

The other one had a brown skin color. What was wrong with those ladies if they were wearing a
swimsuit or a deviation of that during this weather? It showed off her body. She was wearing dark
gloves as well. Short black hair finished the outfit. Minato began to think about who they could be.

They weren't Devils because he would have known that. Neither were they Angels because of their
outfit or better, because of the lack of Holy energy. So that ruled out Fallen Angels as well. Minato
found it weird they would do this. They appeared to be of the same being (whatever they were) and
yet, they were hostile to one another.

They couldn't be strays either. Serafall would have called him ahead if there were in his area.

And in the long end, Tokyo was neutral. Magical beings were only allowed if they kept to
themselves. So Minato let his righteous nature play out and opened his wings and flew after them.
Some Devils would use hypnosis or the cover of darkness. Minato preferred to use something else.

Perception blocker. It caused others not to see him and it was less exhausting than using hypnosis.
Minato quickly flew after the beings. It appeared the first one needed help and he wasn't one to
turn a damsel in distress away.

While they were out of his sight, Minato used his powers. They smelled good but they weren't
human beings. That was for damn sure. He would need some answers for this.

They flew to the inner city. What was going on?

In the middle of the crossroad, he lost their scent. It was like their trail had mixed with so many
others. It didn't make sense because they didn't smell like human beings.
That was a concern for later. Right now, he had to help that lady. But how could he do that without
knowing where she went?

"Now, we got you, Number 3." Like that, he heard the voice again. In an alleyway, it couldn't be
any more cliché.

Landing on the ground, Minato still kept his blocker up.

He saw the first lady cornered by the two.

"Leave me be. I'm not reacting to your Ashikabi."

"Tough luck. You're coming with us." The tanned lady spoke up.

"Willingly or not." Her partner finished for her. They cracked their knuckles to deliver a
smackdown.

"If the lady says she doesn't want to come, you don't force her to do that." The two turned to see
Minato standing. Now, Minato wasn't that buff, his clothes were baggy and despite his best efforts,
he couldn't grow a beard. His eyes were shining through at them. It proved to them that he was
standing up for himself and that he was in control of the situation.

"What do we have here? Some college drop out wants to be hero. Go back to your books, loser."
The long-haired girl spoke to him and Minato just gritted his teeth.

"Why don't you come to say that to my face?" Sharing a look with her partner, both burst into
laughing while Minato felt his anger rise.

"Really? You are a bigger idiot than I thought. This isn't some anime where you can be a hero."
The toned woman spoke while their target looked in worry to the boy. Was this stranger risking his
life for her? Why would he do that?

"You want to kill that loser, Toyotama? I can hold Number Three down by myself." A sadistic
smirk got on the addressed girl's face.

"Gladly." Minato looked back at her. Good, let her underestimate him. When she came in with a
raised fist, Minato's eyes didn't change and when it came through, Toyotama found that it was
blocked by Minato.

"Now, that was attempted assault. For here on, it's fair game." Grabbing her by the wrist, he pulled
her close and gave a savage uppercut. Ichiya's mouth fell open. Did he stop a Sekirei?

Minato wasn't done, however. With a roundhouse kick, Toyotama flew away into some trashcans.

"Was that it? I know kids half my age who put up a better fight." He might not be the biggest
powerhouse in the world but he could handle himself in a scrap, thank you very much.

Ichiya looked back at him and with her fist close to him, she was taking him a bit more serious.
Minato could avoid the first few punches. When his back felt the wall, he ducked and kicked her
legs away. Grabbing her by the swimsuit or whatever it was, he pulled her closer to his face.

Now she saw the dark eyes that were burning like a fire at her. Ichiya gulped. Was this boy a
Sekirei? She doubted it as he wasn't carrying the mark.

"Now, listen here. I kill only out of self-defense or when I feel that is needed. Take your partner
and get out of my sight. If you continue to stay here, that will become needed." Ichiya found that
running was the better option. Higa-sama would be incredibly displeased but she knew, just knew
that Minato would kill her.

Letting her go, she grabbed Toyotama and flew away. Then Minato had the time to turn to the lady
whose mouth had dropped open on the floor. Did that boy seriously defeat two Sekirei?

Granted, Kazehana could have taken care of those girls if she wasn't changed throughout the entire
city for three days. She was exhausted.

"Are you alright?" Minato opened his palm to her and gratefully, she was pulled onto her legs.
Minato's eyes looked all over her.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you." She was wounded, drained and all she wanted was a good rest.

Minato looked at her in worry. Man, were his clothes so tight, or was it hot in here?

"Can you get to a safe place? Any help to get there." If all humans were like this young man, war
wouldn't be needed.

"I'll be fine." Minato would have taken her seriously if she didn't collapse into his arms. Placing her
down, Minato checked her pulse. That was okay and her breathing was fine. Most likely, she was
just burned up.

He couldn't leave her on the street in the midst of trashcans. So Minato scooped her in his arms.
Ignoring the large breasts that were now spilling out, Minato opened his wings. He used the same
Perception Blocker and flew back to his hotel. He was dying of curiosity. Those ladies weren't
human beings.

And this lady would talk to him.

Back at the penthouse.

Minato did not go down via the hotel door. He guessed that this wasn't the place where ladies of
the night gathered so he flew up to the roof.

A small terrace made it easy to land. Minato opened the windows with his magic. There he laid the
lady down on the couch. He would have cleaned her up if it wouldn't just cause her to forgo his
place as a gentleman. He flew down and went up via the door.

That way, if they would order food, it would stay quiet.

"Good afternoon, Sahashi-sama. Did you have a pleasant afternoon?" Minato nodded to the older
man.

"Yep. I saw some roses in the snow." And with that, Minato went back to his suite. A part of him
thought that he didn't take a lady with curves for days to his room. But there she laid. A serene
expression made him smile.

Grabbing the blanket from his bed, he covered the lady and went to his books. The table was
enough to cover all his needed information. It was also close to the lady. She had to wake up
sometime. He had time and had work to do.

So the young Devil began to work on his studies. It was quite some material and he was happy that
he was gifted with a good brain and a really good amount of work ethic. So Minato just let the time
pass while going every hour to the young lady.

Minato checked her vital signs. Breathing was good and her heart pumped a bit lower. She must
have been exhausted. He was mesmerized by her face. Fair and the dark eyes got him interested.
Besides that, he also looked down.

With her clothes, he had a clear view of her cleavage. Minato would look away but couldn't. She
was beautiful and that was putting it in the mildest term possible. There were no words that came to
mind when he saw her figure.

Maybe even divine.

He still smiled at her breasts. All had said that Akeno had the biggest chest a man would lay eyes
on when she hit her growth spurt.

He would bet money that this lady would beat her in that regard.

But if he wanted those tits, he would win this lady over. Unlike other young Devils, he had a
decent mindset.

And his curiosity was also playing. She was not human and the term Sekirei didn't ring a bell.
There was more behind it.

So he had to wait. Patience was a virtue and one he practiced a lot. Time flew by while he studied.
Minato switched between studying, checking on her, and taking a small break every once in a
while. The sun began to set. Minato really hoped that she wouldn't wake up in the middle of the
night. He looked out over the city while the sun went down.

Then he heard a soft moan. Immediately, Minato rushed over the woman. She was opening her
eyes and pushing the blanket away.

"Easy there." He had seen how some would react if they woke up after they had been in a stressful
situation. Luckily for him, the eyes of the woman landed on him and he could feel her body relax
as he sat by her side.

"What happened? Where am I?" He heard her voice and the sound of it made him gulp. He found
that she was something else.

"You're safe. I defeated your assailants and brought you to my place. I couldn't leave you on the
floor." Minato told her and she relaxed.

"Okay then." Her mouth dropped open when she saw his face. She heard some song nearly twenty
years ago. It would think she would believe in love but Kazehana was already a love maniac.

"I'm happy you are awake. How do you feel?"

The smile made him sweat.

"I am fine. A bit hungry." And she smelled underneath her armpits.

"And sweaty. I am so sorry to ask but could I please use your shower?"

"You can do more than that. I don't mind lending you a shower." Minato gave her a pointed look at
her clothes down. Kazehana was normally showy but found that she was nearly naked next to a guy
that made her stomach flutter.
"And some clothes. Plus a place to stay and a good meal." His tone was jovial and from what she
saw, Kazehana hoped that her people skills wouldn't let her down.

"I take you to want something in return. What might that be?"

"Tell me of what was that but first of all, can you tell me your name please?" The woman sat up
and looked around. It was the first time she saw her location. How did a guy like this afford a stay
here? Was her innocent boy nothing what he claimed to be?

"My name is Kazehana. I'm Sekirei Number Three." She bowed to him.

"Well, Kazehana. My name is Minato Sahashi. I'm a Reincarnated [Pawn] in the house of
Leviathan." He had a feeling that it would be rare that he would blow Kazehana away on some
terms.

"What?"'

"I take I am not the only one who has to tell an explanation. But as you said, you look like you
need a shower. I'll give you something to wear in between and order something to eat. Japanese is
good for you?"

Her stomach rumbled and both looked down on it. They laughed softly on it and Kazehana found
that she had struck gold with this young man.

"Where is the bathroom, darling?"

"Stairs up, door to your right," Minato replied and his eyes bored into her hips. She gave a sway to
it and Minato found that she was a tease.

With his phone, he would order food for them. Fish, rice, some soup plus a lot of vegetables. They
could eat out later. But for now, he could do with some good food.

After a while, they brought in the food. The smell hit his stomach as well. He was hungry but
could perfectly wait until Kazehana got out of her bath. He did however have to let her know.

Inside, Kazehana felt the hot water hitting the right spots. She had opted for a shower. After being
on the run for nearly three days, this was complete and utter luxury. She had heard the name
Sahashi. She would be dammed if this wasn't Takami's son. For all she cared, the Sekirei Plan was
now out.

From what she remembered, Minato defeated those two Sekirei in a fight. He was not a human
being. That declaration made that clear. She would have to ask him later.

Then she heard a knock on the door.

Turning off the heaven of hot water, she skipped over it. Opening the door, just enough to hear him
speak, not out of modesty but to keep the warmth in, she looked at Minato.

"Kazehana-san, our dinner is here. Could you hurry up?"

"Sure thing. Although I have nothing to wear." In his hands, there was a fluffy bathrobe.

This should be enough." Oh, she could have fun with that.

"Sure thing. Let me rinse the soap off and I'll be right there." Minato set the table for the two and
sat back at it while the shaded lamps gave the place a delighting atmosphere.
Something told him that alcohol would have been appreciated but he knew better.

And out walked Kazehana. She had tied the bathrobe that it showed just enough of her legs and
breasts. Minato gave her a knowing smirk.

"Thank you for that, Minato-kun."

"You're welcome. Now, we'll talk after this dinner." Her mouth watered on all the good food that
was placed around.

Crab, fish, rice, soup, pickled vegetables. Man, the scent made her even more hungry.

"Itadakimasu." The two said and both felt it like a godsent to have the food in their stomachs. They
had their curiosity burning but let it out for later while they ate. After dinner, Minato opened the
drawer that contained the hard liquor. Kazehana looked eagerly to the bottle of sake.

"You can drink if you promise me that you can still hold yourself up straight."

"Oh, don't worry. I can handle my liquor just fine." Minato took the whiskey. He had learned to
drink with the Devils and he found the taste better.

"Now then." He took two glasses along and placed them on the salon table. Pouring the sake for
Kazehana, Minato got himself the whiskey.

"Kazehana, can you please explain something to me? You said you are a Sekirei? What is a
Sekirei?"

The lady sighed.

"That's a long story. I'll start with the simple term. I'm an alien." Looking up and down at her, she
found his eyes over her but never stare.

"Now, I knew aliens could be sexy but you look a bit too much as human. I'd like some proof."
When he saw wind moving by her hand, now, he believed her.

"Now, I do. Go for the full story."

"It started twenty years ago. A group of investigators, Minaka Hiroto, Takami Sahashi," she saw
the jaw tighten as she realized that she was right on the money "and Takehito Asama found an
island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. That island came into being when a ship crashed there.
On the ship, were different beings. One of them was an adult, eight were embryos, and ninety-nine
others were fertilized eggs." Taking a big gulp, she continued.

"On the ship, there was more than just us. Technology, far outmatching the current human ones,
Minaka Hiroto used to fund that to amass his fortune on MBI." Minato nodded to her.

"He continued to develop the Sekirei Plan. It would be that we, Sekirei, would be released to find
our Ashikabi."

"Ashikabi?" Minato asked as he interrupted her.

"An Ashikabi is a human being that has the possibility to wing or attract a Sekirei. They have a
small DNA percentage that can make a Sekirei bond to them. Some Sekirei believe that it's a
destined partner and for some that is true. Other Sekirei can be attracted to multiple Ashikabi. An
Ashikabi can be attracting different Sekirei." Minato nodded to her.
He had seen that before in Peerages. It wasn't a weird concept to him but for some reason, this was
more agreeable. p

"A few weeks ago, we were released in the city to find our partners."

"I don't see anything wrong with that. Finding a loved one is a beautiful thing. But why were you
chased by those other Sekirei?"

"Minaka Hiroto developed a plan that can be boiled down to a battle royal. His goal was that all
Sekirei would be fighting to have one pairing left standing and those would be winners of the
Sekirei Plan. The winner would be given a special prize."

"Why do I have the feeling that they would be put on a stage and shot through the head?" Minato
asked and Kazehana chuckled when she heard that. She wouldn't put it past Minaka to do that.

"You might have a point there, darling. As to why I was chased. Sekirei's Numbers matter to them.
Sekirei have different power levels. Single digits like myself are more powerful than others. But
even a double or even triple-digit number can defeat a Single Number. Also, Ashikabi can wing a
Sekirei, even if the Sekirei in question is unwilling. You saved me from such a fate and for that, I
owe you thanks."

Minato gulped while he found those words.

"You owe me nothing. Kazehana-san. One question I do have though. How exactly does an
Ashikabi Wing a Sekirei? I don't think you told me that."

He was falling in love with the smile that she gave him.

"Through an exchange of DNA through mucosal contact."

"You could have just said kissing." He blushed when he thought about that

"But I think I owe you an explanation too." The Devil nodded and from behind, his bat wings
came out.

"Yep. I'm a Reincarnated [Pawn]. I'm a Devil." That was something that caused Kazehana to drop
her mouth. She remained quiet though when Minato told her more.

"Now, I think that I should tell you the full thing as well. Let me ask you a question, Kazehana-san.
What do you know of mythology?"

"Not much. We didn't have time for that during training. So go on."

That made Minato gulp as he had to explain a lot to her. He would cut on some points though.

"Okay then. In the Christian mythology, there are a few Factions. One of those Factions are Devils.
Eons ago, the Devils clashed with Fallen Angels and Angels. Billions of lives were lost and
nothing was gained. The three Factions nearly went extinct."

Her mouth went dry when she heard him talk. The near-extinction of a race was one thing. But
three at once due to one war. The horrors in that regard were playing in her head.

"Oh my." Before she could say more, Minato covered her mouth.

"Do me a favor and don't say the word of the big Guy up there. Doing that gives us a Devils a
headache that makes the worst migraine you ever had like a minor inconvenience." Her eyes went
wide but she understood where he was coming from. She would hold back in that regard.

"I'll try to keep it in mind. Go on." Minato was very happy to hear that.

He continued to tell her about the three beings from what he heard from the others. Unlike some
Devils, he had no real hate towards the Angels and Fallen Angels but a Low-Class Devil learned to
keep those thoughts to himself.

"Angels have no way to reproduce, only by very slow matters so they're screwed, Fallen Angels
reproduce by either letting their brethren Fall or copulate with human beings or other beings for
that matter, and Devils have another way besides the usual one. Reincarnating other Beings by the
Evil Piece." That took her interest.

"Evil Piece?" She asked. With a softer smirk, Minato continued to explain.

"Devils are obsessed with Chess and I mean that. Bored for after the wars, they have been playing
Chess. One real smart guy, Ajuka Beelzebub-sama invented a way to make it easier to reincarnate
those beings."

The idea of that kind of thing made her mind boggle when she realized that those Devils could
change a being into one of their races. If she was of a sober mind, her mouth would have most
likely landed on the floor. Still, Minato continued to talk. Either he ignored her state or he wasn't
paying attention to his companion.

"Each High-Class Devil gets 15 Chess pieces and they can be used for that. I was reincarnated by
Serafall Leviathan-sama. One of the four Maou."

That snapped Kazehana out of her stupor.

"Maou?"

Minato thought fondly of the ones. Despite their names, they were really kind people. He was
reincarnated by Sona, grew up alongside Sirzechs, was examined by Ajuka, and was profusely
thanked by Falbium.

"They are leaders of us. Ajuka-sama, the inventor of the Evil Piece system, Serafall-sama, my
[King], Sirzechs Lucifer-sama, the strongest Devil to this day, and Falbium Asmodeus-sama. Let's
just say they lead the place and they keep the order of the place." Kazehana understood and
dropped the subject.

"Evil Pieces can do another nifty thing besides the Reincarnation of beings." He suppressed his
memory.

"They can reincarnate those who died recently. Serafall-sama did that for me when a Stray Devil
went loose and killed me before she could take it down. Burdened with the guilt, she saved my life.
She did take me through to the Underworld. I stayed there with her."

Kazehana just wondered what he went through if he could handle two Sekirei at once.

"And after a decade, I got my own Promotion to High-Class Devil."

"High-Class Devil?" Kazehana asked as she found that surprising.

"Just as you told me about Sekirei with Numbers, Devils work the same. It has its faults but it's
what it is. A High-Class Devil is one of the Highest Ranks you can get. You can get beyond that
but that's out of my reach. I am however entitled to a Peerage. Just like my own Master, I can
reincarnate beings. It also gave me the freedom to study in Tokyo."

Kazehana found that the boy was just proving more and more. But if he was backed by leaders of a
Race that must have seen a lot more than her own race.

She looked around the place and found it was one of the best places to stay. This guy was loaded.

He got quiet and thought about something.

"Ah."

"What's wrong?" Kazehana asked.

"For ten years, they found that there was something in me that they couldn't place. While an Evil
Piece would normally override the DNA of a human being, they found pieces back in me that were
impossible to override. Ajuka-sama called it the A gene. Now, it explains the fact about me being
an Ashikabi."

Kazehana nodded at him. And if he was Takami's son, it just showed how strong he was. And she
would be dammed if he wasn't also Minaka's.

After that, they looked at each other in silence.

It was the male who broke the quietness. "So what will you do now, Kazehana-san? I suppose
looking for your Ashikabi would be the right course."

"I was normally not getting myself in the Sekirei Plan. But it appears that I have found mine." Her
eyes went right into his.

"Me? You are reacting to me?" She nodded at him.

"Even if I am a Devil." He knew that could be a touchy point for some humans.

"That changes nothing. You are an Ashikabi. You risked your life to save mine. That is already a
good thing."

Minato remained quiet for a few seconds.

"Look, from what I get, this Winging means that you bind your life to mine. Now, while that
sounds like a very attractive idea, there is one limitation for me to stay in this Realm. I have to pass
Todai's exam in two weeks. Plus, I should let someone know from my side." Looking at his watch,
it was now past ten in the evening.

"But it's late and we both are tired. We need some sleep. Before we go to bed, I'd like us to come to
an agreement."

Coming closer, he pressed his forehead against hers. He was nearly drowning in those eyes and it
took him all his willpower not to kiss this lady.

"Let us spend two weeks until I have my exam. When I am done, we can talk about our winging
and you becoming my Sekirei? Is that a good deal?"

Kazehana would have thought that many men would just jump at the idea of claiming a woman
like herself from the get-go. Yet, this young man was holding it off. In some way, she found it
sweet that he wanted to wait until he was sure.
The Sekirei realized that Minato wasn't just anything. He had his own baggage that came with him
and she could say that he far outweighed her own. Yet, Minato told her the truth. She could
perfectly live with that idea.

"Very well, Minato-kun. I think that is fair." Despite being in slumber for most of the day, she
wanted to sleep again.

Both had to compromise that night. Minato had to share the bed with Kazehana but relented. Only
if she was wearing a shirt so she wouldn't be naked through the night.

They would have to move slowly and at his pace.

Kazehana would tease the ever-loving hell out of him though when they woke up.

But for now, she let herself sleep.

The next day

If there was one thing that Minato could never get used to, it was the fact that he woke up next to a
naked lady. For a second, he wondered if Serafall crawled in his bed but when he saw the purple
hair, Minato realized that the lady wasn't his [King] but Kazehana.

Minato's brain rebooted and figured out where he was.

Looking down, Minato raised an eyebrow when he found that Kazehana was naked. He wondered
why that was though because he remembered telling her that she had to wear one of his shirts.

That would be one thing. The next was that she had her arms snaked around him and she was
pressing those awesome tits into his chest. He had to admit there were worse ways to wake up and
the fact that Kazehana had done that made it even more awesome for him.

While the idea (and the possibility) of staying in bed all day, cuddling up to a sexy alien was a very
alluring one, Minato had to wake up.

Softly, he roused the lady next to him.

"Kazehana, Kazehana. You have to wake up." From her soft grumbling, he only got this "a few
more minutes"

He began to think about what he could do with this lady.

"I'm going to kiss you." He softly whispered in her ears. Her eyes flung open and she was wide
awake.

"Don't do that. If you do that."

Shutting her up, he pressed a kiss on her forehead.

"I know. Haven't forgotten. And while I would love the idea of spending all day in bed, we do
have to go around a bit. Also, we have to make a few calls. Also." He let go of his future alien wife.

"Why aren't you wearing any clothes?"

"It got too hot around Minato-kun so I decided to dress down." Minato just shook his head and took
up the T-shirt that landed on the floor.
"Might be but you are awake now. So please get decent." Kazehana had a puzzled look and when
she stretched out, her tits jiggled and Minato had a real appreciation.

"I don't mind Minato-kun seeing me naked."

"And I don't mind either." The young man shot back which caused Kazehana to blush.

"But the person I am going to call will. So please, get dressed." She heard the finality in his voice
and decided to abide by his wishes.

Minato walked outside the room and lifted his phone. Those things were amazing. It was a good
thing that Ajuka made it possible to call beings out of this realm.

He checked the clock. Nine in the morning. She should be up by now.

"Grayfia-sama." He asked when the phone got picked up.

"Who is this?"

"Minato. Sorry to bother you but could you please come over to my room in Tokyo? We got
ourselves a situation."

"I'll be right there." Walking down on his penthouse, he saw the magical circle open. There again
stood Grayfia. The young Devil kept his mouth shut as it looked like her uniform was put on
hastily. Not that it looked out of the ordinary but Minato knew Grayfia well enough.

She and Sirzechs liked to bonk as much as any supernatural couple did. He thanked the Maou that
he never walked in on them.

"Minato-sama. What is the problem?" Turning his head around, Kazehana came down. She was
wearing a bigger shirt than him but didn't put on anything underneath. Her legs were showing off.

"Ara, Minato-kun. Didn't know that you had such kinks. Do I have to put one on as well?"

A heavy put-upon sigh escaped him and he put his hand up to Grayfia. He had to make sure this
ended here and now.

"Kazehana-san. Please stop talking. Grayfia-sama, before you say something, this is Kazehana-san.
She's an alien. Kazehana-san, this is Grayfia Lucifuge-sama. She is the [Queen] of Sirzechs
Lucifer-sama. And she's the best person that I can talk to about this situation."

That caused the two women to stop and had their brains rebooting. Kazehana gave a better look.
She could see and feel the power behind her. The Wind Flower had always believed that Miya was
the most powerful being she would ever lay eyes on.

This lady could give Miya a run for her money.

Grayfia looked again at Minato and back to Kazehana.

"Alien?"

"Yep. She's a Sekirei. I think that we have to tell you the entire tale."

One explanation later.

"So let me see if I miss any points here? You are an alien who has been developed by MBI. And
you link your life to an Ashikabi which is a human being or a being" Grayfia glanced at Minato
who was making some breakfast. Eggs and bacon. She could use it as well.

"And you are forced to fight in a death battle because of MBI." Kazehana nodded while she took
the opposite seat of Grayfia.

"Didn't miss any points. And yes, I'm reacting to Minato."

"Reacting? You haven't been winged yet." Grayfia asked as Minato came back. Without a word, he
handed her a plate of food.

"No. Minato-kun wants to wait."

"I first want to see if I pass for Todai. I can't stay in the city otherwise." Grayfia raised an eyebrow
at that remark.

"There is something else though. When an Ashikabi wings a Sekirei, particularly a powerful one,
their own calling becomes much stronger. If Minato-kun were to wing me, he would be attracting
several other Sekirei. And when he has to go back, well…"

"Minato-sama. Haven't you told her about the Evil Piece system? If that is an issue, wouldn't it be
easier to just reincarnate Kazehana-san as a Devil?" Looking at the younger women, there were
more things than just a playful tease.

The young lady had a strong conviction, a serious head and clearly showed a considerate side.
Plus, she appeared to be worldly.

"Becoming a Devil?" Kazehana asked surprised.

"We sent Minato-sama for a few reasons. One of them was to collect a Peerage. And I like to think
I have a good idea of characters. You would make an excellent [Queen]." The two looked back at
each other. Minato scratched his cheek and noticed his hair coming through.

"When you think about it." He remained quiet and the ladies went back to each other.

"Minato-sama. Could you please give us some room to talk? There are some things I would like to
clarify."

He knew better than to disobey Grayfia so Minato went upstairs.

"Sure thing. I'm going to shower." And with that, Minato left the room. He gave Kazehana one last
glance and hoped that Grayfia would be kind to her.

When the door closed and the shower ran, Grayfia looked back at Kazehana.

"So what is this about reincarnating me as Devil? Do you think that can work?"

Kazehana kept quiet when she saw the look of Grayfia.

"I wouldn't see an issue with it. If what you have told me is true, the Sekirei's Flock can serve as
well as a Devil's Peerage. You link your life with Minato-sama as winging. The relationship
wouldn't change. I have no doubt Minato-sama would pass the exam. Most likely, his [King]
would let him know on time. Also, there are a few other things."

Taking a deep breath, Grayfia knew about this.

"One. A Devil's Lifespan is infinitely longer than that of any other human being. If you were to be
taken in as Devil, your own life would expand. That is another benefit. If you or another Sekirei,
Minato-sama cares about, would pass away, I have no doubt the feeling would be nothing else but
torture for him."

That was something that took Kazehana by surprise. She didn't think of that.

"Two. For a Devil who has to reincarnate a being, it is considered improper that he wouldn't use
anything else but a [Queen] Piece. I can't say for now given that you would be the first in his Flock
but I wouldn't wait too long." Kazehana nodded. A Queen for his King, huh?

"Three." And now, she loomed over the young woman and Kazehana could feel primal fear
sipping into her system.

"I have a certain idea that you would like to have … certain relations with Minato-sama." The red
eyes caused Kazehana to gulp. She wanted to edge away from the danger. Yet, she had nowhere to
run.

"Frankly, I think you might be a good influence on him. Minato-sama doesn't have any women on
that level in his life. The ones close to him are me, my sister-in-law, my mother-in-law, his [King]
Serafall-sama, and Sona-oujousama. Serafall's sama little sister. Therefore, there is no reason why I
don't think you shouldn't be allowed to wing him. But."

Kazehana felt cold when she saw Grayfia.

"Do not attempt to do anything he doesn't like. He is a young man and the fact that you would like
to have relations with him is fine by me. Let him take the lead. Understood?" Kazehana nodded
rapidly to Grayfia and just like that, the tiniest of smiles appeared on her face.

"Good. Now, I'll best be off. Minato-sama can take care of you and your needs but I have to inform
his Master. I expect Serafall-sama to come by. Also, she's very affectionate and she has seen
Minato-sama as her little brother. Keep that in mind." And with that, Grayfia left via a magical
circle.

It did explain to Kazehana how she got inside the place without her noticing. She had just some
time to collect herself until Minato walked out of the shower. He only had a towel around the waist
but the rest of him was naked. She gulped when she saw him in the full light.

Minato had gotten some build. He was slim, not really buff but muscles were on the arms and
stomach. There wasn't a trace of fat on him. He wasn't a bodybuilder. Just well in shape and very
well trained.

She knew first hand that muscles didn't mean anything but Minato clearly showed off. She loved
the shirtless image and her heavy blush set in.

"Well, you are very clearly reacting to me," Minato said as he sat down next to her. She was not
complaining but she felt an arm wrapped around her and pressing her close.

"Sorry about this. Grayfia-sama can be a bit blunt. But she means well. I had to get out the shower
before you got yourself a heart attack." Kazehana blushed and nodded to Minato.

"Thank you. I think she likes me." The barking laugh made it clear he liked that joke.

"She does. If she didn't, well…" And with that, Minato stood up. "I'm going to find something that
you can wear. Or use magic. One of the two. We are shopping today. You need to wear something
else."

Kazehana began to get what Minato was like. He could be played with a bit and have fun but when
he said they were doing something, they would be doing just that. It could work well when they
decided to bump uglies.

Because come hell or high water, she would be the first he would ever have.

Scene change

Minato was right that he would use magic on Kazehana's clothes. There was nothing that she could
wear that was either fitting or not ridiculous.

The legs and ass she had were worth a fortune though.

He would later make reservations so she could stay in his room. The bird flew out and later met up
with Minato.

The entire day, they were at the mall. Kazehana had a knack for purple clothes. Luckily, they were
in abundance. Minato didn't have a problem helping her out with outfits either. He had a good eye
and liked to see her dressed up.

She found that he liked things that were a bit more subtle. Not that she really minded it. She could
keep the clothes for around the house but a blueish sundress stood her well. Minato would not let
his woman show herself up to other guys.

He chackled up to a way that Sirzechs taught him on shopping. Suck it up one day in six months
and you are rid of it.

He also bought some shirts for himself plus a new pair of shoes. There was a part of him that liked
hiking shoes. They had all the time in the world they could possibly want and Kazehana was glad
she had an MBI card that paid for their expenses. During lunch, they spent some time on a grill
that both of them enjoyed. During that time, they told stories about their time.

There was a lot to unpack. Afterward, they just went home.

When Minato stopped by at the desk in the hotel, the friendly smile told him enough.

"Ah, Sahashi-san. Don't worry about it. We have already been informed. There would be another
person staying with you. Who might the lucky lady be?" With a wry grin, Minato turned around
and all the eyes in the room were pinned at Kazehana.

Not abnormal. The sun hat covered most of her face but her dress was form-fitting. Even Minato
could feel the smallest amount of lust seeping in.

"That would be her. And I think I'm the lucky lad." And after he offered an arm to Kazehana, he
could feel the eyes burning at him.

There wasn't a single piece of him that cared about that.

The hug made it all more worth it.

Scene skip

The days rolled by fast at that point.

After a night of drinking and talking, both slept in the same bed. The two had agreed that sleeping
naked or half-naked in Minato's case was the best course of action.

Minato rose before Kazehana. After a light breakfast, he would study for his tests. In his eyes,
there wasn't such a thing as overestimating. When Kazehana finally woke up, Minato would patch
her with a light healing spell that would dispel her hangover.

During the noon, she would either sleep more or take a shower. He briefly wondered if she wasn't
related to either Rias or Akeno. They both liked long baths as well.

Either Minato continued to study. Kazehana was an excellent teacher in many subjects. It proved to
him that she was more than just a pretty face. She had a good brain and knew many subjects.
Despite being locked up for ten years in a facility, her knowledge of the outside world was
outstanding.

Kazehana even taught Minato some stuff about the human world.

When the studies were over, he would talk with her about his life as Devil. He had seen many
crazy things over the years. And unlike some others, he was often focused on the human realm.
One good friend of Serafall often gave him plates to listen to.

While Minato liked metal, it wasn't his favorite music genre. It did beat out the idol stuff.

In the evening, they would either eat outdoors, in the hotel, or with room service. They would
continue their long talks and after the last drinks were done, they would retire in their bedroom. It
did help that they were getting pretty handsy.

A part of Minato wanted to throw caution to the wind and Wing Kazehana but he would use his
own promise that he would wait until he passed his exam. He could tell that she was also
frustrated. But he made a promise to himself and he would be damned if he didn't keep it.

The hands were above the waist and it worked perfectly for them.

For the two, it was like a holiday that didn't stop going but yet, they just kept true to themselves.

And the day of the exam arrived. At Minato's request, Kazehana kept quiet and let Minato prepare.
He took a deep breath after he looked it over. He guessed himself to be as prepared as he could be.
He had crammed for the last years back home and he was put through the most rigorous tests that
Serafall could think of.

If he wasn't ready now, he would never be. Minato knew where he had to go. After a light
breakfast, a mental check that he had everything with him, he left the place.

"I'll be back." That was something he would be.

Kazehana saw him leave by the window. The back of him was clear. The last two weeks were the
most blissful to her ever since she came back.

The calling of the home was a thing she would write it on.

Kazehana knew deep inside that Minato was the one she wanted as Ashikabi.

There was more to Minato than just this exam. There was the idea of Kazehana as Sekirei. From
what she told him, it would be similar to a marriage although he saw it closer to a Peerage. Not that
it really mattered. He knew he picked up things from Sirzechs.
He was also married to his [Queen].

If Minato would pass for this exam, he would wing Kazehana. While the Sekirei promised herself
to him, she would need longer than just two weeks to agree on the idea of being reincarnated. Plus,
Minato liked to use that as a fail-safe. Were his Sekirei to fall, he could pick them up.

Listening to relaxing music, it helped. Taking out a medicine, developed by Ajuka, he calmed
down. He would have a harder time trying to deal with his exam if he wasn't put in dangerous
situations all the time. Takami might have given him the brains, Serafall gave him the spine and
Ajuka gave him all the training he wanted.

He would be taking this exam and walk out of it with good points.

He walked in the hall and before long, he found his place. When he sat down and got the papers, he
got to work. The time flew by and he just continued to answer them and work on them.

His mind was cut off from everything else. From Kazehana, from Serafall, from everything else
but his exam. He wanted to pass. And there were few things he couldn't answer. He just worked as
he turned the papers. He was fully dedicated to this and he worked things over.

Eventually, he handed them in. He was confident he got most of them right. It went better than he
would have guessed. It was done and a part of him couldn't wait. As soon he walked out of the
room, it didn't take long to orient himself.

When he found an alleyway, he used his teleportation. His patience had worn thin and now, it was
time to claim his prize. He would wing Kazehana as soon he saw her.

In the hotel room, Kazehana patiently waited for the man who would become her Ashikabi to
come home. The magical circle was blue and it showed the Leviathan mark.

The Wind Flower knew it was Minato.

"Hey there, Minato-kun. How did it?" She was cut off by his mouth slamming onto hers. Kazehana
had seen how Minato fought and that despite his looks, he was pretty strong. She could feel her
body melting with his own and how she relaxed in the touch. He was a pretty good kisser.
Kazehana felt how the warmth was filling her.

She was submerged in a hot tub with Minato in her touch. She was feeling lightheaded and wanted
more of the kiss. Her wings appeared behind her and she felt the energy in her body while Minato
could feel a link in his body.

If he wasn't a Devil, he would say that it felt divine as he felt how his link went right into
Kazehana.

She began to blush as he didn't want to let go. Her knees felt weak but Minato kept her up. Her
hands ruffled with his hair.

Even if she hadn't those two weeks, she would have sold herself to him as Ashikabi. For Kazehana,
nothing else mattered. But when she felt a bit too much, Minato descended on the ground.

When they finally let go, a line of saliva connecting them as he pressed his forehead against her.
His own blush and boyish look shined through. Only now, Kazehana felt her Norito set in.

"Wind of my pledge, blow away the dark clouds that befall my Ashikabi!" Minato blushed back at
her as his eyes shined at her.
"What is that? A pledge?"

"Our Norito. I can't believe I didn't tell you that. It's what we, Sekirei, say when we are winged."
Minato grinned back at her as he saw a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

"You told me you would wing me when you passed your exam."

"Did it and pretty damn sure that I would pass. If not." He felt his phone buzz. And he would turn
it off if it wasn't "Dreams and disasters." He had selected that for Serafall.

"Ready to meet my [King]?" Minato asked and Kazehana felt she would much rather meet any
other woman but his mother.

Speaking of the dear Sahashi matriarch.

Takami Sahashi was working on her computer, for the madman that she called her boss, Minaka
Hiroto. She couldn't believe that he had pushed through on the Sekirei plan. Only a few birds were
now released.

It weighed on her mind. She had a lot to answer for when things went down. Her thoughts went to
her spawn. She refused to believe that Minaka had any claims. Her son, Minato, and daughter,
Yukari. She wondered how they were doing.

She believed that Minato would be doing his exam another time. Still, something was on her mind.
She couldn't put her finger on it. It was like her son had changed over the last decade.

Then a pop-up came in. It appeared that a Sekirei was winged already. Number Three appeared
bright and clear on her screen. Oh, God. She wondered what kind of lunatic of an idiot would have
winged that drunk broad.

And the face of her son was enough to crash down like a pc. She would have words with Minato
pretty soon.

Not that her son really cared about his mother.

When he took the call of Serafall, he was smiling.

"Hello, Serafall-sama. How are you?"

[Min-chan!] She exploded in the phone. Kazehana could hear that loud and clear.

"No need to shout, Serafall-sama. I can hear you."

[I just saw your exam results.] It was a proud exclamation of the [King]. Minato had no reason to
doubt her.

"You did? And can I ask? Did I pass?"

[You did. With flying colors. You can make plans to stay in Tokyo.]

"Thank you. I suppose that Grayfia-sama has informed you about my recent adventures." Minato
joked back at her.

[She did indeed. You got yourself an alien woman. Can I come over?]

"I would never say no to you." Before the words were even done leaving his mouth, another
magical circle opened, and out of it jumped a magical girl. Dressed in purple, it showed off with a
magic wand. Kazehana wondered why her darling Ashikabi hadn't mentioned that.

"Min-chan!" Serafall said as she jumped over to him. The explosive hug caused Minato to take in
the power. Unlike Sona, he had to get used to her powerful expressions of love.

"Hello there, Serafall-sama." He calmly hugged her back while Kazehana had a hint of amusement
covering her face.

"I missed Min-chan so much. I was hoping Gray-chan would tell me more about Min-chan and
everything. And I can't believe that you found an alien. And I want to know more about her. And I
want to know if this is the day that my cute Min-chan will lose his virginity. And I want to know
where he will stay. And" Minato pressed on her forehead and that seemed to stop Serafall's ranting.

"Serafall-sama. Calm down, please. That alien is right there and I think she would like to talk to
you." He pointed his finger right at Kazehana who was admiring Serafall. For a bit, she was
reminded of Matsu. Only a bit less on the perverted side. Although. She could be wrong.

Serafall let Minato go and zipped over to Kazehana. Statuesque, just a bit shorter than her Min-
chan, powerful, and clearly well trained. The entire character of Kazehana reeked of sex appeal.
Yet, her Min-chan was still a virgin. It appeared that Grayfia's threatening did its job.

A part of her longed that Min-chan would stay the little boy under her wing but his age had caught
up. At least, a part of her approved of Kazehana. More would come later though.

"So this is the lady I was told about? Kaze-chan?" The Wind Sekirei was never called like that but
she kept her mouth shut. She was already meeting a being that could challenge Miya in two weeks
and that was enough.

"Indeed, I am. Although I would prefer the full name, Kazehana. And am I correct in assuming this
is Serafall Leviathan? The [King] of my Ashikabi." Serafall raised an eyebrow at that name.

"Ashikabi? What is that? Some alien bits? Is my Min-chan an Ashikabi?" Minato had the decency
to look sheepish.

"Guess that is that A-gene that Ajuka-sama was always raving about?" He crossed his arm and
leaned against the window. He would let her talk and see things out. Kazehana answered the
question.

"Our person we Sekirei link our lives to. As soon as Minato-kun came home, I got winged by him.
He did well to wait though. Minato-kun is going to be one strong Ashikabi?"

"Oh?" Serafall raised an eyebrow at that remark.

"Ashikabi's speak to Sekirei with the call of their soul. An Ashikabi that could attract a Sekirei like
me and wing me willingly. I have no doubt that Minato-kun will be having many Sekirei." The
Devil Ashikabi shrugged on that remark as he joined the two ladies. He wrapped an arm around
Kazehana.

"Well, for now, I think I have enough on you. Glad you dropped by, Serafall-sama. I suppose you
had a special reason for you to drop by on your [Pawn]?" The woman gave an honest smile to the
two.

"I wanted to congratulate my darling servant for his task. Plus, also to inform you that what Gray-
chan told you is still standing. Sirzechs-chan and Ajuka-chan believed Gray-chan's report on the
aliens but it won't be enough. Tokyo is a neutral place. Too close to Kyoto and Kuoh. You are
going to have a tough time, Min-chan. Which brings me to something else." Her eyes turned to
Kazehana.

"That Winging business of yours. For how long are your lives linked?"

"Till the end of our days. If Minato-kun dies, I would be going along. As would every other Sekirei
that he has winged."

"So life long? From what I get, this Winging can be seen as a pledge of love and servitude. Or am I
mistaken?" Kazehana shook her head to the question.

"Love yes but not servitude. I am liking Minato but if you were to ask if I was reincarnated as
Devil. Not yet. Grayfia-san has told me that I would make a perfect [Queen] for Minato-kun and
while it would be another way that we bind ourselves. I would need some time to think over that.
It's more a question of when and not if." That was an answer that Serafall could live with.

"In that case, no reason for me to go on. Gray-chan has most likely threatened you and she is way
better at that job than I am. I just wanted to see what kind of woman you are that could attract my
Min-chan. Don't forget he is still mine as well." Turning to Minato, the Ashikabi stood ready for
his master's words.

"You got yourself a good one, Min-chan. Treat her well and keep me posted on which other cute
girls you Wing. You big lug." After another explosive hug of Serafall, handed to both Minato and
Kazehana, she left.

"So that was my [King]. What do you think of her?"

"A lot of energy in one package. I wonder where she got it from." The Sekirei commented and
Minato sighed.

"Tell me about it. The other Maou aren't much different though. So this will be our last night in this
place? You told me that you knew of a place?" Kazehana mused on the idea of the Izumo Inn. The
place would be great for her fledging Ashikabi and last time she checked, there were a few Sekirei
living there already.

"Yes although the person is the prudest you can find. She might be disapproving of our loving
ways." Kissing her on the mouth, he loved the feeling of her lips. Pulling her down so she laid next
to him, his hands pressed her closer.

"You can't argue that walking around naked isn't exactly appropriate, Kazehana-san. If she would
comment on that, I don't blame her if we are living with others." Shaking her head, she showed off
a more serious side.

"She would cut us off on breakfast if we would share the bed as sleeping." Looking her deadpan in
the eyes, Minato was now all business.

"If she does, she is only getting half the rent. I'm not going to pay for things I don't receive. And I
don't see anything wrong with us sharing the bed. After all, aren't we married?" He had grown to
love lying next to his sexy alien and he would not have his nightly time of cuddling caught off.

"She won't see it like that. Despite all things." Again, Minato's tone was all serious.

"Is she a Sekirei as well? The landlady?" Kazehana nodded and sat up.
"You don't know that from me, okay? But you can tell her about it though. She won't like it if I told
you that but she is in the know."

"Well, if she's a Sekirei, she would know that we are married by your laws." Minato sat up next to
her and again, hugged her close.

"Miya, that is her name, won't see it like that. We would need a marriage certificate or something
like that." Kazehana shot back at her Ashikabi who decided that it was enough.

"Let's leave that annoying talk for later. How about we order some food, drink the bar empty, and
go to bed early." Scooping her up, he walked around with Kazehana who loved the feeling of his
arms.

"Are we going to bed early? Why?"

"If we can't have peace and privacy tomorrow because of that lady's rules, I'm going to enjoy my
Sekirei as much as I can. At least, as much I am fine with." That might be the whole thing of
Minato telling her about the feelings.

Yeah, they would be making love but at this point, he wasn't comfortable with that and she could
perfectly allow that.

Especially how affectionate and loving he was. With kissing now finally open, she could feel how
much Minato wanted to kiss her. He was good on it and she could rapidly follow up with it. Their
hands were also above the waist.

When she felt a tug on her tits, she looked down on them, and with the coyest smile (he saw so far),
she allowed him to grab her tits.

They were so soft, so heavy. Minato found that they were mesmerizing.

Her own hands meshed over his skin. Okay, he wasn't a complete bodybuilder but he was rock
solid on other bits. Most of the muscles were feelable and she loved the feeling of his muscles
underneath her delicate hands.

In his eyes, she could read the words he spoke to her.

"I love you." Minato Sahashi had never said words that were so honest to anyone. And Kazehana
had never heard words that were so honest.
 A Devil finds a New Home
Chapter Summary

Minato moves from the hotel room to the Inn where he encounters some problems.
He'll also gets a girl out of the skies.

Chapter Notes

Gotta admit two things to you guys.

I didn't think I would get such a warm reception of this fic. I got good numbers on this
fic. That's always nice.

The second is that I wasn't expecting to be so late with this update. Four months is
long. I had personal business to take care of. 2021 was something else. And 2022
began crazy for me. I think it would take a few weeks before things would calm down.
Which they didn't.

I started on this fic sooner than I expected. The first rough drafts were written in an
airplane. Man, I am so happy with the Microsoft Surface that I bought. Because thanks
to the device, hours flew by and I could work on this fic. I had some scenes in my head
for months.

Also, I came to a realization. Millicas is going to be scary when he grows up. Think
about it. A Devil born between Sirzechs and Grayfia. Even at six, he is proving to be a
challenge. When he is fifteen, he'll be ten times stronger than Rias. And that is just his
dad's side.

When he got his mother's magic as well, damn.

Started on 16/01/2022

Ended on 26/01/2022

See the end of the chapter for more notes

Minato's eyes went open and the sight in front of him was a very welcome one. Of course, he and
Kazehana had been sharing the same bed for the entire two weeks. But only yesterday, he had
claimed her as his Sekirei.

His first winged. When he removed the blankets, he only raised an eyebrow as he found that his
bird was still sleeping without a top. It gave him a perfect view of her body. She was flawless.
Large breasts, a flat stomach, great hips, and clear skin. This lady could have chosen anyone and
yet, she chose him.
Not that he found that a reason to complain. Kazehana was a woman he loved for the rest of his
days. Her stirring gave way to her eyes that shined at him.

"Good morning, hun." She said and it was all the invitation that Minato needed to claim her lips.
Her wings appeared and he pressed her body closer to his. Her tits were pressed against his chest
while one hand sneaked around and grabbed her back.

Her wings appeared but yet, she couldn't hold back the sounds that stirred in her. God, she fell in
love all over again. And if he was bringing her head spinning like this, she wondered what it would
do when they made love.

"Morning, Kazehana."

"Making up for time." She winked at the Ashikabi who laid back.

"We did plenty of that last night. But I wanted to get this. Before we go over to your friend. Are
you sure that it's the right move?" Minato laid back while Kazehana pressed her head on his
shoulder.

"Miya might be the biggest prude that I ever had the pleasure of knowing but she is a strong lady
and her place is right on the North. It would help us enormously."

Minato groaned when he heard that. While he wasn't comfortable yet with taking his Sekirei, how
was he supposed to do that when he had to look over his shoulder even damn time if they kissed?

"Well, we gotta figure out what her deal is and how to work on that. But on a serious note. How
strong is she? As strong as Grayfia-sama? Or as strong as Serafall-sama?" Those names brought
back the memory that her Ashikabi wasn't a normal human.

He was a Devil. A Reincarnated Devil but a Devil nonetheless. Kazehana guessed that Minato had
a plan.

"One thing I would like to ask you, love. One thing I forgot last night. If I am allowed."

"Please, you are my Sekirei. My lover. I will never deny you a chance to speak." Minato meant
those words.

"Actually, now you said that. A few more things. The first is this. Are you really sure with me
being your first?"

Minato looked back at her with an unwavering conviction. The amount of love that he had for her
told her enough.

"I can't think of a better woman for that. But there is an order in how we are doing this." Kazehana
raised an eyebrow.

"Before I make you mine, I'll make you mine in another way. Grayfia-sama and Serafall-sama are
right. I can't think of a better candidate as my [Queen] than you." Kazehana smiled when she heard
that.

"In concrete terms. Winging means that we bind our lives together. Reincarnating me would mean
a very different thing to me. What will it really bring?"

Minato grabbed her head and pressed a chaste kiss on the lips.
"Not much difference really. You said it yourself. Winging is binding our lives together. The
process of reincarnation is just to extend that length. I won't treat you any different than now.
Although I really have to ask. Are you fine with me winging other Sekirei?" Kazehana nursed her
head while she laid back on the bed.

"I would lie if I said that I want you all for myself but I also know that you are a powerful
Ashikabi. You'll be getting many views and attention from Sekirei. I wouldn't mind although we
have to discuss the matter that I am your head wife so to speak."

Minato laughed when he heard that line.

"Well, as [Queen], you would already have that privilege. I don't mind that idea either. Although I
do intend to wait a bit on the Reincarnation." That surprised Kazehana and her slightly startled
expression allowed Minato to explain.

"Winging didn't change you. Reincarnating you will. I allow you the time to think this out. And the
second reason is that I need to figure out what piece is better suited for each person." She noticed
he used the term person.

So he was open to other beings joining them.

"Why exactly?"

"Those Chess Pieces really mean that. As Evil Pieces, you will have extra attributes. [Knights]
excel at speed. More often than not, they use swords. [Rooks] are more like tanks. They used
heavy attacks and can take a few hits. [Bishops] are meant for Magical attacks. Kind of a support
class. [Queens] is a mix of all three aforementioned pieces. Of course, as a [Queen], there are more
responsibilities to stand by their [King] but this is the power scheme. It's how I work."

"And you think that I would serve perfectly as [Queen]?"

Minato smiled as he sat up.

"You demonstrated excellent speed, you have a strong body to fight and you can control your
element. I think that the [Queen] piece will only enhance your already powerful abilities."

"Charming. But what about [Pawns]?" She really was more than just a pretty face. Minato's
admiration grew for her, leaps and bounds.

"[Pawns] don't have special attributes but they can do one particular thing. They can be promoted to
another Piece, except King. Either in Rating Games or if their King allows it. I only got fifteen
pieces so I have to choose wisely." Minato explained to Kazehana who nodded to him.

"I see. Well, I think that can wait though. I believe that we have to pack up and leave our
honeymoon suite." Minato's body turned over to hers. If the first kiss was chaste, this was anything
but. His tongue pressed against her mouth, asking to be let in.

She allowed it and she could feel the domination in her mouth. She would admit she liked this.
Especially when Minato grabbed her arms and pinned her to the bed. Kazehana thought of
humoring her future [King] but then felt the power behind his hands.

Minato was strong. Kazehana was surprised at how strong he was. He could match her. She wasn't
a power type but Kazehana was by no means a pushover. She would have thought more of it if she
didn't feel Minato grinding in her lap.
When he let go, he cupped her chin.

"Please, when that happens, it will blow this stay right out of the water. I promise you that."
Kazehana could only believe those words. And a part of her wanted to be taken then and there but
she found it well enough to wait until there was a better time for that.

Scene skip.

Minato looked at the Inn. A classical Japanese home that was kept in really good shape. He and
Kazehana didn't have much to bring with them but yet, two large suitcases were required. He had
also consulted with his first Sekirei about what the best option would be given his state of being.

Play all cards on the table but wait before the right time. That was the tips that his Sekirei gave
him. Minato turned back to Kazehana who nodded to him.

"This is the place." He walked right on the path of the place. When Minato opened the door, he
could feel four different scents hitting him.

Stone and sword.

Smoldering embers.

Frizzled wires.

Fresh clothes.

Those were the only ones. And he was around long enough to realize that they weren't normal
beings.

"Should I be concerned that I can smell the other housemates?" Kazehana shook her head while she
walked into the house as well. It was a lifetime ago that she had set foot in the Izumo Inn.

"Anybody home?" Minato shouted and right from the stairs came to an incredibly pleasant sight.

A brunette who had her hair tied up into a ponytail to the side, fair brown eyes on an inviting face
but it was the body that gave it such a pleasant sight. Dressed in nothing but just lingerie that
showed all the right curves in the right places (although Minato would say that Kazehana had tits
that were better).

"Who is there?" Then the eyes found the lady standing behind him.

"Nee-san!" The shock was enough to wash over the girl.

"Hey there, Uzume-chan! Been a while." A coy grin endorsed the face of Kazehana who walked
up to the girl. She ruffled the hair as one did with a little sister.

"Nee-san! It's been ages." The now-mentioned Uzume said while Minato just crossed his arms.

"Is this the strict landlady you scared me about, Kazehana? Doesn't really look like the stories."
Uzume now could focus on the young man. She found that the look was good on him. A bit
relaxed and yet, not flustered by her state of undress.

"And who are you? Do you know nee-san?" The young man rubbed his neck.

"I'm Kazehana's Ashikabi. Nice to meet you, Uzume-chan." Normally, the Veiled Sekirei wouldn't
allow someone to call her like that but yet, this guy thought it would be perfectly fine to add that
suffix to her name.

And she couldn't bring herself to fight back against that.

"You got Winged?"

"Yes indeed. Now, do you know where Miya is?"

"Oh, my. This is quite the gathering in the hall." A pleasant voice that carried a serious hint of
malice came from the door. Minato turned to see a lady, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing,
standing.

She wore a Miko outfit. It consisted of a purple hakama, a white hoari with a sash-like belt.

She had the most disturbing smile on her face.

Grayfia would never smile when she laid punishment on Sirzechs so Minato would chalk that
Miya Asama was a sadist.

Minato was sure of that.

"Kazehana, I never thought to see you again. And who might this poor man be?" Minato bowed to
her.

"I'm Minato. Minato Sahashi. Am I mistaken or would you be Miya Asama?" She nodded to him.

"Yes indeed. I take that Kazehana told me about you." Minato scratched his head when he heard
her talking.

"Well, I think that we best discuss this somewhere comfortable. I'm in need of a new place to live.
And so does Kazehana." Miya looked him over. From the looks, it appeared that this Minato was
winged to Kazehana.

"I believe so, yes." A meaningful glare was sent to Kazehana who appeared to be not worried
about her impending doom. Meanwhile, Uzume found it a good time to disappear. She would let
Minato handle Miya.

For some reason, she thought that he could. She knew better to have hope. No one could handle
Miya Asama.

Scene skip

Minato found that the Inn was well put together. A traditional Japanese Inn. The inside matts were
very well done and it was a comfortable place to call home.

He did understand why Kazehana had moved. The presence of Miya who was looming over them
like a shadow would be reasons enough to move to another place. She was sneaking glances to
make sure that neither Minato nor Kazehana would be doing anything improper in her house.

She saw how Minato was walking in front of Kazehana. A matter of protection? Foolish. It
appeared that Minato was aware of what she was. How?

The first answer would be that Kazehana revealed that to him. It would be the most likely answer
but there was another one. An answer that displeased Miya Asama even more. Namely, the fact
that Minato could read traces from her. A warrior couldn't be hidden, no matter how hard that
person tried.
Yet, she could do the same. Minato might fool some but not her. This body was despite his
appearance and mannerism like her and Kazehana. A fighter. The question remained what sort of
fighter. There was something that told her to watch out for Minato Sahashi.

Yet, from what she could read, Minato appeared to be nowhere in the same league as hers.

"So Sahashi-san, what brings you to Shinto Teito? Work, adventure, an opportunity."

The young man gave her a beguiling smile.

"I came to study at Todai. I got accepted a few days ago. And for the chance of study, I found an
opportunity as well." He blinked at Kazehana. Miya didn't miss it.

Before they could enter the living room, Miya turned to her upcoming tenant.

"I would like you to be candid with me, Sahashi-san. Did you wing Kazehana?"

"You do know that by saying those words, you are familiar with the Sekirei plan." Minato shot
back to which Miya simply nodded.

"Yes, my husband was a researcher at MBI. He worked with Sekirei as well. So I don't think that I
will have to hide that fact that I am aware of the bastardization of this so-called Plan." The amount
of malice was nearly palpable that it filled the hallway.

"That is something that I am not aware of. For all intents and purposes, let me just say that like
you, I despise the plan. But I think we'll have more to discuss inside." The living room was proving
to have enough place to sit down.

When they sat down, Minato looked around. Inside, a young man was sitting. The white shirt was
buttoned up and the black jeans fit him well.

"Hello, Miya. And who is this?" His eyes bulged out of his skull when he witnessed the entrance of
Kazehana.

"Hello, Homura. It's been a while since I last saw you. How have you been?" A wry grin covered
the handsome face.

"Kazehana. I thought that I wouldn't be seeing you again." The Wind Flower sat down next to her
Ashikabi. His eyes were on Miya.

"Before we discuss the Sekirei plan, any further, I take we should discuss my stay in this house. It's
the first reason why I came here." Miya nodded to him.

"Yes, that would be most appropriate. There are three rules in my house." Minato nodded to her.

"No foul language." Minato smiled.

"I got a good education. So that shouldn't be an issue."

"No violence in my house." Again, that earned a nod from him.

"I like peace and quiet."

"No illicit sexual relationships in my house. If you agree on those, then please sign this form." She
took out papers and missed the hardening of Minato's eyes.
"Yes, about that last one. Could you please explain to me what those rules entail?" Homura nearly
fell out of his chair and Uzume who heard the words, opened the door as she wanted to see this.
Minato smirked as he realized that nearly all the people in the house were present.

It would make the next bits easier. And more fun now they had an audience.

Miya was blown out of the water. That small moment gave Minato the opening that he needed.

"You see. Your first two rules are clear and cut. But your last rule, I do not understand what you
see as illicit sexual relationships. For most that would mean no sex in your house. A perfectly
understandable and agreeable rule. But I have a feeling that is not what you mean by that. So could
you be clear?"

Miya recovered and a murderous glare set into Minato. The Devil remained as cool as ice and
proved to be the rock that Kazehana craved for. She wondered if she would have fainted without
him.

"I do not think that I should explain those rules. They are more than clear."

"Not to me. I take you to have different values compared to myself or Kazehana. For example, I do
not want to hire more than one room. I and Kazehana will sleep in the same room." Uzume felt her
mouth fall open.

This guy was going against Miya. Did he have a death wish? Or a set of balls that were made of
diamond?

"Oh, I do not allow unmarried couples to sleep in the same room." She summoned a mask that
scared the crap out of Kazehana yet Minato only raised an eyebrow.

He had seen Serafall, Sirzechs, Grayfia, and Venelana furious. Miya's mask was nothing compared
to them.

"Aren't we married following Sekirei customs?" Minato asked and Miya's deadly giggle and her
aura filled the room.

"Those are not rules of humans. So I don't accept that. And I don't think that you can ask more of
me. The rules are set in."

"I understand that I can't change your rules. I don't ask that. I ask you to tell me what those rules
entail. Something that you seem to have trouble with." Miya just smirked at him.

"Sahashi-san, you can't expect a demure widow like me to explain to a young man like you what I
see as illicit sexual relationships."

"If those rules would come to haunt me because I wasn't aware of them when I signed the contract,
I would regret it. Therefore, I ask of you, Asama-sama, that you inform me what those rules are."
A snapping glare at Kazehana caused the woman to nearly seek the refuge of unconsciousness.

"I take that you have informed him about that, miss public obscenity." A thundering crack caused
all residents to jump. Miya was shocked to see that Minato had nearly smashed the table in two.

She hadn't seen a glare like his before. Not even from Karasuba who was someone that lived for
bloodshed.

"I would apricate it." He gritted out while he kept a furious glare at Miya. "If you could keep your
insults of my Sekirei." The Devil took a deep breath. "To yourself. Because I do not accept those,
Miya Asama."

His eyes became dangerous slits.

"And before you think that you are invincible, I know half a dozen beings that can give you a run
for your money. And even more that can wipe the floor with you like a ragdoll. And I have seen
scarier crap coming from a six-year-old."

Miya was blown away by that revelation.

"Oh, are you aware that I'm also a Sekirei?"

"Yep and I'm not a human." The wings opened from his back.

"I'm a Devil." Uzume fell down on the floor, Homura looked gobsmacked and Miya was
speechless for once in her life.

Turning to Kazehana, she was glad that the threatening atmosphere was gone.

"Should I tell them everything?" Minato asked with a teasing grin.

"You should, my [King]"

One explanation later. (I'm not going to write it down every time. A lot of them will come)

"So let me see if we got this correct?" Uzume asked as she sat down. She had taken the head of the
table and she had been eyeing the two. Kazehana had taken the arm of Minato while he told the
residents the story. She was secretly envious of the man that her big sister scored.

"You are a Reincarnated Devil. Who can now start his own Peerage."

Minato nodded to her.

"Correct."

"And you were winged to Kazehana before you could explain that?" Minato didn't miss the
smoldering embers on Homura's hands.

"On the contrary. I explained to her what it entailed. So I waited until I passed my exams. When
those were done, I winged her."

Miya was the last.

"And you intend to reincarnate miss." The glare made her shut up when she saw Minato. She
adjusted her tone "Kazehana as your [Queen]."

"Yes. I have yet to do so. I think that I want to wait a bit. Kazehana recommended this place and I
found it a good place. If we can agree on those rules of course."

Miya was now watching how Minato was addressing her. If his story checked only to be half true,
it would explain quite a few things.

"So the reasons that the Devils or your bosses can't help is because?"

"Politics," Minato explained. "Japan is touchy territory." Minato looked around and eyed the
group.

"I am a part of this game, whether I like it or not but I can't be just packing up and leave. I can ask
my own [King] to check up on me. I was lucky to be reincarnated by Serafall-sama. It gave me
some good backing and I can get things done but the Satans can't just come here and wipe the
floor. Good thing they don't."

The silence was enough for Minato to explain

"I wasn't joking that I know enough beings that can wipe the floor with Asama-san. It still leaves
open our discussion?"

Miya's glare settled in and the room became very cold.

"What do you see as illicit sexual relationships?" Minato was the only one who wasn't bothered by
the cold.

"Exactly that. You can't ask me to explain those rules. One thing will be clear though. You and
Kazehana will not be sharing the room." Minato wanted to curse up a storm.

"Okay, we are not getting one step further in this." He whipped out his phone.

"Serafall-sama. Yep, Minato here. Can you pinpoint my location? Your adorable [Pawn] needs
your help. I'm not getting through a certain lady." Kazehana wondered why he used that term
although she wouldn't argue with the fact that Minato was adorable.

A magical circle opened and Minato was glad that she was working. The clothes of Levia-tan were
enough to blow Miya away. Especially because a magical girl landed on her table.

"Min-chan!" Kazehana would have to grow used to seeing her Ashikabi being hugged by Serafall.
And frankly, she could get used to that. There were worse women to share a man with.

"Good day, Serafall-sama. Thank you again for coming."

Turning to Kazehana, the smile was infectious.

"Kaze-chan! How great to see you again."

The Sekirei wondered how strong Serafall really was and how her frail (oh, who was she kidding)
Ashikabi could withstand such powerful hugs.

"Great to see you again as well, Serafall-sama." It was all too easy to take the mannerisms of her
Ashikabi. And Minato would appreciate her for that.

"So I hear that you got an issue, Min-chan." The Ashikabi nodded and pointed his finger behind
Serafall.

"You can say that. I have an issue of taking up residency at this place." Serafall's eyes landed on
Miya Asama. Immediately, the eyes hardened.

"Miya Asama. It appears you have many things to answer for." Miya glared back at the Satan.

"I don't recall giving you my name. Nor did I hear Sahashi-san mentioning it."

"He didn't need to. When Gray-chan told the Four Satans about this two weeks ago, Ajuka-chan
began to do research. It was all too easy to find things back." The eyes softened a bit.
"We know what happened to you and despite our name, we aren't cruel. I would say that I
understand you. It leaves things open. Now, what seems to be the problem?" Serafall asked.

"Well, we want to live here but Asama-sama seems to have trouble being clear about her rules,"
Minato answered while Miya wanted to tear his guts out.

Yet, she realized that Minato didn't joke. If she would put one finger on him, Serafall would have
her head for it.

"Really?"

"I do not allow illicit sexual relationships in my house," Miya announced.

"And if she could be clear about those, I wouldn't have that issue. Illicit sexual relationships can be
taken up for interpretation. Yet, she doesn't want to tell me." Minato argued back. Serafall realized
that a lot needed to be said before this would work out well.

"Min-chan, would you be so kind to leave the room? And take everyone with you. I'll handle this."
The [Pawn] stood up.

"You heard the lady. Out. Now." Minato announced. Homura followed and went upstairs to the
rooms while Uzume joined the two lovebirds (pun intended) to the garden.

"You think it would work?"

"Sweet talking is the nature of Devils," Minato said while he and Kazehana went to sit in the
garden. Without a hint of shame, Minato took the soft thighs of Kazehana as his pillow. Uzume
whistled. She had changed into another set of clothes. Only now, Minato could see them.

She was now wearing a violet belly top with a golden star on the front. The jeans fitted her form
well.

"That is the first time that I saw someone taking Miya down a peg. I think I might come to enjoy
you in this house."

"If things work out for me, Uzume-chan. Now, am I wrong in thinking that you are a Sekirei as
well?" Uzume nodded to the question. She had learned of a whole new world.

"Yes. Can I ask you a question in return?" Minato didn't know where it came from but he began to
like Uzume.

"We'll do question for question. Go ahead."

"You know more beings that can wipe the floor with Miya? Really?"

This time, Kazehana answered for him.

"I met one other Devil. I don't doubt my Ashikabi for one instant if he says he knows many
others." Minato was glad for the answer and turned his attention.

"My turn again. Uzume-chan, are you winged?" The Sekirei nodded with a smile.

"Yes." She didn't want to say anything else besides that answer. Minato didn't pressure her one bit
to go on.

"I see." He simply replied.

"Your turn." Uzume's spirit lifted when she heard that.

"You said that you have seen scarier stuff coming from a six-year-old. Were you joking back
there?" Minato shook his head. He brushed next to the soft chest of Kazehana as he sat up.

Taking out his phone, he scrolled through the pictures until he found a decent picture. He showed it
to Uzume who immediately 'awed' when she saw it. Kazehana had a similar reaction when her eyes
laid to rest on Millicas.

"Meet Millicas Gremory. Son of Sirzechs Lucifer-sama. Just six years old and already a fighter in
his own right." Kazehana saw the face of Millicas and her eyes began to notice several similarities
with another face she had seen. Especially those eyes.

The red eyes that he carried were the same as Grayfia.

"His mother is Grayfia-sama, right?" Minato turned to Kazehana. He had a surprised nod.

"Yes. Very sharp that you picked that up."

Kazehana just looked back at her Ashikabi.

"Eyes gave it away. You are close to him as well, I suppose." Minato gave her a nod.

"Correct. I was just eight when I was taken in. I was there when he was born. I was a perfect
playmate for him, Rias-sama and Sona-sama."

"If he is just like his mother, that would be one thing. Grayfia-sama looks like a serious lady."

"She has to be. She dubbed me the "only source of common sense". And I take her above Miya. At
least, Grayfia-sama doesn't have sadistic tendencies." It brought back some fun memories.

Minato had realized when his sexuality awoke that there was more between Grayfia and Sirzechs.
While she would act annoyed and tired with him, Grayfia was an M if he ever saw one. Problem
was that you needed to be Sirzechs to get her to that point.

And you would need to be in bed.

Minato picked up that there were several times that Grayfia-sama wouldn't be able to work, simply
because of her body not being able to take the hours of love-making that she shared with her
husband. Didn't take long to figure out that Akeno had shining examples in sadism.

He found it nothing more than comedic. The harder that Grayfia was on her husband, the harder
that Sirzechs pounded her in a bed.

"You met that woman as well, nee-san?" Uzume asked.

"I believe it is my turn now, Uzume-chan." Minato cut her off and she understood.

"I do not wish to pry but your Ashikabi. Does he or she live here?" Uzume shook her head.

"I promise to stop of questions on your Ashikabi. Your turn again." Minato apologized. He wanted
to hear if Serafall and Miya were out of their argument but no such luck. Well, it would give him
more peace.

"I wanted to ask. Do you have pictures of those important to you, Minato?" The Ashikabi nodded
and it took him some time. There would be no reason to introduce the parents of the siblings just
yet. When he found a picture from last summer, Minato showed it to Uzume and Kazehana.

He could see sparkles in the Veiled Sekirei's eyes.

"Those two are Sirzechs-sama and Rias-sama." There were only three redheads in the picture. Rias
had Millicas on her hips. As proud as she ever could be. Grayfia stood next to her husband as he
had an arm around her shoulder.

"Sirzechs-sama is Rias-sama's older brother. And before you wonder, let's just say that he took the
role of leadership. Hence why his name changed to Lucifer. Same as with Serafall-sama."
Kazehana found that Sirzechs and Rias shared a lot of similarities.

That couldn't be said about Serafall and her little sister.

"Is that younger girl, Sona?" Minato nodded.

"Sona-sama is my [King's] younger sister. And to answer your question from before, Uzume-chan.
Kazehana met Grayfia-sama." Uzume looked around and back to her.

"I think it is your turn again, Minato." The Devil smiled when he noticed her look. Uzume was a
bit more at ease.

"Uzume, besides yourself, Homura and Asama-san, does anyone else live here?" The brunette
raised an eyebrow.

"I smelled four things. One thing you should know is that our senses are enhanced beyond belief.
There were four scents in this house that I picked up. Stone and sword. Smoldering embers.
Frizzled wires. Fresh clothes."

Uzume would say that she'd be surprised about Minato but found that those would be very fitting to
describe the four residents.

"Please do not take me for an idiot. I have figured out three of the four scents." Minato was quick
to ask more of Uzume who began to smile.

"You are wondering about the frizzled wires. There is a fourth resident. She is shy but something
tells me that she'll be out soon. So wait for her to appear. Those are the only ones who are residing
here." Minato wanted to know more about her but yet, he was satisfied with the answers.

Kazehana had a good idea who Uzume was talking about but she would be quiet. Allowing Minato
to figure out the enigma. As long, Matsu understood the pecking order.

"That is fine by me. I got all my questions answered. Do you have something left to ask me,
Uzume-chan?"

"Yes. What is the limitation of reincarnating a"

"Being?" Minato helpfully gave her a word for a catch-all term for all things alive and sentient.

"being into a Devil?"

"There is a certain amount of power. For example, someone with a very powerful [Sacred Gear]
would require several more pieces. Also, I am one of the few young Devils that find that [Evil
Pieces] have to fit the being. Kazehana is going to become my [Queen] for many a different
reason."
"I see," Uzume muttered. After some tense seconds, the Veiled Sekirei yawned and stretched out.

"Well, I'm going to take a nap. See you at dinner." With that, she just ran off while the Devil
remained standing.

He would have loved to continue the conversation.

"Did I do something wrong?" Minato asked. Even with his experience, women proved to be very
interesting creatures.

"Not really, hun. I think that she got herself into something that she hasn't found a way out yet."

Minato turned to Kazehana and the Wind Flower found that it was a good look on him.

"We should probably do something about that, shouldn't we?"

Kazehana smiled and she nodded at him.

"We should yes. But we can figure that out later. Right now, we have to look at ourselves, Minato."

"Min-chan! Kaze-chan! Could you two come back? We have found a reasonable way of working
around this matter."

Minato would never ask Serafall but he knew that Kazehana would ask his [King] to reveal to her
the secrets of how she got Miya to shut up like that.

The Pillar appeared to be shaken and horrified.

"We came to a conclusion. Min-chan, from what I hear, you want to rent one room and share that
with your Sekirei?" Minato nodded to his [King].

"Yes, I think that would be the most favorable for me." Kazehana cleared her throat.

"Serafall-sama, may I tell you something?" The Leviathan nodded to her. She began to like that
woman even more.

"An Ashikabi as powerful as Minato could easily wing a dozen Sekirei. I'll see to it that my Flock
mates will behave. If we reach a certain number, we'll figure out something. There are numbers to
how much comfort we can have." The Satan nodded.

"I'll be trusting you, Kaze-chan. Min-chan is way too soft for this. We'll need someone to help him
out on that. Min-chan, Miya-san has allowed you to have Sekirei in your room."

"Only if you reincarnate those Sekirei into Devils. That way, I wouldn't see an issue with the
matter as there would be a contract between the two parties."

He turned to Kazehana who suddenly found herself now forced to be Reincarnated. It would be a
rapid development in her mind but at least, this way, the [Queen] piece was secured. And it would
help Miya to shut up for once.

"That isn't my choice to make but it hangs on Kazehana."

The Wind Flower looked back to her Ashikabi. She had heard the idea of it and well, if she had to
give up the soft chest that was Minato, Kazehana was very unhappy if she had to. and well, there
might be something that would bring her happiness in this. So that is why she said.
There was nothing else if she had to.

"I would like to take that offer."

"Then let us proceed," Serafall announced the room.

"I will stay here, just for good measure. Min-chan is an inexperienced [King] and I think it'll be
better if someone keeps watch. Just in case." The younger Devil was embarrassed of hearing that.
But he found that if his [King] would like to see this, he wouldn't go against her.

"Give me two minutes. I need to fetch them." Minato quickly went to his suitcase. Taking out the
box, he watched the Evil Pieces that lay in them. Taking the most sculpted one out, he admired the
piece. It was fitting for a woman like Kazehana.

He came back down with the piece and it was at that point, that Minato decided that he would
never leave Kazehana alone with Serafall. She was already kneeling down while Minato raised an
eyebrow.

"Serafall-sama told me that I should kneel for receiving the [Queen] piece." He rolled his eyes but
found that it was better than in the other way that some got Reincarnated. Kneeling was better than
being speared in a splash of blood.

The young [King] showed the piece to Kazehana. "Last chance. You can still say no." Kazehana
shook her head.

"No. I was destined to become your Sekirei the day that I met you. This will not change our bond as
Ashikabi and Sekirei. It will be just another way that we are bound." The heartfelt passion that
Kazehana used made Minato's heart swell and his smile widened.

"Very well. In the name of the Maou Serafall Leviathan, I, Minato Sahashi, will take Kazehana as
my [Queen]." Placing the piece on her chest, the Wind Flower could feel the piece entering her.
Her breath hitched when she felt the power surging through her.
Her vision clouded when she felt the heat in her body. Her head tolled around and Minato had to
grab her head.

"Kazehana!"

"Minato, I feel." She grabbed his head and pressed her lips onto hers. They were bruised but
Minato couldn't care about that. His Sekirei was hurt. He could feel that. "Please, Kazehana. Calm
down."

Miya was looking horrified as the wind blew around the place while Serafall just sighed. Walking
over to her [Pawn], she simply sat down and pressed two fingers on the forehead of Kazehana.
Minato looked shocked when the wind died down and her body crashed into his.

Cradling her into his arms, Minato looked at Kazehana. He was dead worried about what happened
to his [Queen]

"Serafall-sama. What was that?"

"Kaze-chan wasn't that much used to it. The [Queen] piece unlocked all powers that she could wish
for but it'll take some time before she'll be used to it. She'll have to sleep to get used to them."
Turning to Miya, their eyes locked.

"Could you put me up for one night? I'll also make arrangements that my [Pawn] can stay in this
house. Payment would be needed for that. Now, let's leave those two." Miya would have never
allowed a guest to order her in her house but she was dealing with beings that were out of her dept.

Meanwhile, Minato took up Kazehana;

"What is our room?"

"202. Do you want me to get your bags?"

"I'll take care of those myself." With that said, Minato walked upstairs with the sleeping Kazehana.
He passed by Uzume who looked a bit surprised.

Without even saying, Minato answered.

"I have reincarnated her as my [Queen]. It'll take some time before she'll be used to it." With that
said, Minato opened the door. The place was certainly well kept. A room with a desk and enough
space for a futon. He should find a way to get a bed in this. Or fumble around with magic.

Uzume remained looking at him. Kazehana would never allow herself to be taken by anyone and
yet, her Ashikabi made her change her species for him. This guy was incredible.

And when she got downstairs, she found that Serafall was sitting. She was conversing with Kagari
about the many things to do in Japan. If Uzume was honest, the day that Minato walked in this
place, he would give the residents of the Inn a ride of a life.

Upstairs, Minato was taking care of the suitcases. He ran up and down to get them unpacked. The
place was good for him and also good for Kazehana. She was in the bed as he was taking care of
her.

When he heard a soft moan, he was next to her.

"Minato." Helping her sit up, Kazehana's eyes were filled with lust. The hungry kiss gave her all
the love that Minato could ever ask for.

And then some.

Her arms were around his neck and her tongue plundered his mouth. Her wings came out from
behind her back. She rubbed her body next to his and he could feel arousal.

This was going too far. Grabbing her arms, he pulled away from her.

"Enough!" He didn't want to see her hurt by him but she was going too fast.

"Sorry. But please. This is enough. How do you feel?"

Minato calmed down and luckily, so did Kazehana. She looked a bit ashamed even when Minato
told her to stand down.

"I feel hot. It was like I was drowning in my powers. The feeling of you. So I wanted you close."
Minato's fingers went through her soft hair.

"That's no problem. Serafall-sama will be staying to see you adapt well to it."

Kazehana nodded to him but then looked down.

"What's wrong?" Minato asked.

"I'm sorry."

"About what?"

"About what I just did. Or wanted to do. I'm just no good." Cupping her chin, Minato forced to
look at his face.

She could feel the eyes burning.

"You just took a piece of extremely powerful magic in you. I would be a horrible [King] if I didn't
foresee that you'd be delirious. Nothing happened. Besides, I liked that kiss." She blushed as well
when she heard that.

Minato gave her one kiss back. This time, his tongue slid in her mouth and he slowly pushed her
down. On her back, Minato used his elbows to support him. This way, he wouldn't crush his
Sekirei. Her tongue found his.

She messed with his hair while she could feel the same thing from him.

"We have gone well through post one. Believe me when I tell you that we'll study all four." She
giggled as Minato reminded her. Rolling off her, Minato laid on his back.

Kazehana turned more serious when she was now having a clear head.

"Minato. If you find any Sekirei."

"I'll bring them home before I wing them," Minato said as he looked at her.

"You are my first. You are my priority." The steel in his voice reminded Kazehana of the warrior
that her Ashikabi was.

"If you can help it. If you can't. I understand, But I'll beg of you. Don't wing Sekirei that don't react
to you." Minato nodded to her. He would never take a woman as his slave. And with that, Minato
found that hunger entered his system.

"I think I can do with some food. You need something?"

The sly grin made it clear that she would milk this opportunity. Not that he found it bad to feed her.
Miya trusted him he wouldn't deliver it mouth to mouth.

Later that evening, Serafall would keep track of Kazehana's vitals. So far, the Maou saw nothing
bad appear. She did teach Minato the same spell that would work as an anesthesia.

The entire night, they stayed together. Kazehana loved the feeling of Minato. And even if he
winged a dozen Sekirei, she would be the most special to him.

Scene skip

Minato was walking through the city. Despite the fact that he was taking part in a battle royal
blood game with sexy alien women, he still had school. And books to pick up.

Serafall informed him that the bond he had as Ashikabi would have strange effects on himself and
his Sekirei if he were to reincarnate him as Devils. When Kazehana was stable, he had to bring her
over to Ajuka to get his [Queen] checked up.

Miya would also keep watch over Kazehana. If Minato were to guess, she would be grilled over the
activity that he and Kazehana did last night.

They had kept their hands above the waist. Minato wouldn't find a place to do the nasty just yet.
He was serious when he wanted his first time to have some significance.

And if it wasn't about his, then for Kazehana, he would find the finest place.

What a luxury you had when money wasn't an issue.

With the weather clear, Minato kept his ears open while he walked through the city. A perfect
moment of peace and quiet.

"LOOK OUT BELOW!"

And there went the peace and quiet.

From the sky, Minato watched to see a girl falling out of the sky. Instincts, honed by years of
fighting, kicked in. Opening his own wings, Minato raced to her. The girl stopped screaming as she
was captured in his arms.

There Minato could see her outfit. She was dressed as a Miko. Despite the simple clothing, she
looked absolutely adorable. What also helped was the fact that the kimono did little to hide her
chest. Maybe a bit smaller than Kazehana's although Minato found that the chest of this lady came
close.

"Good morning," Minato said. As if nothing weird was going on.

Like he wasn't flying in the sky while he had scooped her up.

"You can fly!" The girl exclaimed while they hung in the sky.

"Yep. And you can't." Minato smiled while they hung in the sky. Then he noticed something else.

His look went to two women.

One was a girl, dressed in a yellow and black bodysuit. Rusty red hair that was kept short with the
same sort of eye color was honing at Minato. The bodysuit didn't leave much to the imagination.
Minato wondered if he saw the suit in a movie with Serafall one day.

The other was the same brown girl that Minato encountered when he met Kazehana. He wasn't the
only one who recognized the other party.

"Shit! Katsugari. We have to fall back." The newcomer glared back at her partner.

"Why? Just because the guy jumped high? No reason to back off."

"He's the one who beat Toyotama into the state she is now. I don't know what he is but we can't
win this fight!" Minato began to release some magical power. Man, that [King] piece really had
advantages. He was powerful. He knew that now better than anyone.

And when dark magic was aimed at them, it did enough to scare off the Sekirei.

The two flew off like hell was on their heels. Minato stood back while he still had the girl in his
arms.

"Now, who are you?" Minato asked. Only now, after he scarred off the potential threats, Minato
could ask who this mystery girl was.

Unlike some asking and being sarcastic, this girl just answered his question.

"Oh, I'm Musubi. Sekirei number 88. And you are?"

"Minato. Minato Sahashi. I'm a Devil." He smirked while Musubi looked puzzled on the look on
what that meant.

"Devil?" She wondered and Minato was about to explain until they heard a grumbling sound.
Musubi looked down at her stomach. The Devil gave her a soft chuckle.

"Let's grab a bite. My treat. And we can explain it to each other."

Minato found that a hamburger joint wasn't the perfect place but Musubi had been so hungry that
they decided to go for it and eat the entire place empty. Meanwhile, he grabbed a few buns as well.
Fast metabolism made it perfect to snack on some foods while they ate.

"Thank you very much for this." The puppy eyes were doing wonders on him while he ate with her.

"No worries about it. I'll make things easy on you for you to explain. I'm already an Ashikabi."
Minato finished a few fries while Musubi looked up surprised.

"You are? Oh, you. You are so strong." He grinned but shook his head. Musubi looked puzzled
when she heard that.

"I'm strong because of a different reason. But I prefer to tell you that at home." He wanted to touch
her but found that the flushing face was a dead giveaway.

"Musubi, I'd like you to be honest with me. You are reacting to me." The burning cheeks gave even
more away.

"Yes. I was out to find my Ashikabi. And fate found us together." Minato looked away a bit when
he heard that story.

"Listen. I already winged one Sekirei." Immediately, the joy of Musubi's eyes died.

"But she's open on me on having more Sekirei. There is a bit more I should tell you. At my home.
okay?"

The Miko smiled and jumped on that chance.

"Yes! I would love that." Outside, Minato scooped up his upcoming Sekirei and he flew home with
her in his arms. Putting on a perception blocker, it would be impossible to find him. And the speed
was something that he loved using.

Eventually, they landed at the Inn. Musubi had, even more, sparkles in her eyes. Minato was glad
that no one was around this place.

"Now, before we enter this house. There are three rules. No violence, no foul language, and no
illicit sexual relations." The puzzled look made her even more adorable.

"What does the last mean?"

"Trust me. I have trouble with that as well. But first, let's meet my Sekirei." When he opened the
door, he saw that Kazehana was up already. She was just talking with Uzume until she recognized
her Ashikabi.

"Hubby." Minato stood ready for a kiss on his lips while Kazehana felt her energy returning.

"Hey there, Kazehana." The Ashikabi said while he felt recharged.

"Had a nice walk." Minato nodded but then stood aside.

"There is someone I'd like you to meet." Minato passed by and showed Musubi. The girl bowed to
Kazehana.

"Hello, I'm Musubi. Sekirei number 88. You must be the Sekirei Minato-sama mentioned."
Kazehana grinned when she turned to her flushed Ashikabi.

"She fell out of the sky. I saved her, got her fed and she wants to be winged by me. But I want your
opinion on this." Minato said while he stood before his lover.

"She fell out of the sky?" Uzume asked while she crossed her arms. The Miko nodded.

"Yes, I was running away. But Minato-sama saved me. I just wonder how he can fly. He said that
he was a Devil."

"Handsome Devil, he certainly is." He grinned back when he heard that compliment. Two could
play that game.

"Thanks, Uzume-chan. Musubi-chan, this is Uzume-chan. Just like us, she's a tenant of the Inn.
Also a Sekirei. But rules have to be followed." Minato's voice was strict but gentle.

"Oh, okay."

Kazehana looked at the girl. Cupping her face, the older Sekirei forced Musubi to look at her.

"Musubi-chan, right?" Just like her Ashikabi, Kazehana's voice was strict.

"Yes!"

"Are you genuinely reacting to Minato?"

"Yes!"

"And you want to be winged by him?"

"Yes!"

Kazehana's eyes landed on Minato.

"Did you tell her the rest of you?"

"No. I wanted to be at a safe place." Minato admitted while Kazehana understood her Ashikabi's
take on it.

"Understandable, hubby. Musubi-chan, please follow me to the living room? We have much to
discuss." The Miko followed while Minato sat down with them.

"Musubi-chan, what you should know is that Minato isn't a normal Ashikabi. Minato is a Devil.
And he means that."
"Really?"

"Yes." Kazehana's own wings came out as well. Besides her usual Sekirei ones, two bat wings
sprouted from her back.

"He reincarnated me to be a Devil as well." Minato chose the opposite seat.

"Musubi-chan, what I am going to tell you is going to sound incredulous. I ask of you that you stay
quiet until I am done."

Explanation of Devils later.

If there was one thing that Minato could say that Musubi could do was stay quiet. She had listened
to the entire story.

"Unbelievable. To think so man other beings exist." Minato shrugged when he heard that.

"You are telling me. I was surprised about this thing of Sekirei as well. It's also something else,
Musubi-chan. If I wing you, I'll most likely reincarnate you. Otherwise, you'll have to take a
separate room." Minato told her while Musubi shook her head.

"No, I want to stay with Minato-sama." She flung on his neck while he hugged her back. Looking
to Kazehana, the Wind Flower nodded to him.

"She really reacts to you. And well, I think that I can grow used to her being winged to you."
Minato could find nothing wrong with that explanation.

"Alright, if you say it's okay. Musubi, are you sure you want to be winged by me?"

She nodded to Minato.

"Yes, I still want to be winged by you. You are my Ashikabi." Minato felt that it would be good to
make those rules.

"Also, you know that I will reincarnate you as a Devil?" Musubi paused for a bit. She remembered
those talks about the Chess Pieces and what they meant.

"Really? You mean, like those [Evil Pieces]?" Minato smiled.

"Correct. I have all pieces open, except for the [Queen]. That was taken by Kazehana. I will need
some time to think about what Piece would suit you the best. Musubi-chan, what exactly sort of
Sekirei are you?"

"Oh, I'm a Power Type." Raising an eyebrow, he slowly turned to Kazehana who had a relaxed
smile on her face.

"Power Types mean those who fight with their bodies in some martial arts, hubby. Unlike myself
who uses elemental powers."

"We should probably work on the body as well. A [Queen] piece has traits of all three other Pieces.
Elemental would be the same as magic. So we'll figure out a way to get your body in the fight."
Kazehana pouted. She hated working out. But Minato's tone made it clear that there was more to it
than just what he said. There was a good reason why he was saying that.

"Well, for now, with all matters settled, I'll figure out a way what Piece I'll give you. I'll need to see
you in action. There is no rush on that now. But are you sure, Musubi?"
 "Yes. I want to be winged by you." So Minato stood up and walked up to her. Pressing his hands on
her shoulders, he hoped that she would relax. Pressing his lips on hers, he could feel warmth also
surging in his system as Musubi got her pink wings surrounding them.

"Fist of my contract! Break the unhappiness of my Ashikabi!" She shouted and Kazehana smiled as
she saw the girl repeating her Norito.

"Welcome to our family, Musubi-chan." She wrapped her arms around the younger girl's neck and
Minato smiled. He didn't even notice as he wrapped his arms around the necks of the two. Pressing
them close to his chest, he felt happy and content.

But alas, good moments had to be spoiled.

A presence that chilled both Musubi and Kazehana was peeping and the Hannya mask appeared as
Miya peeked from the door.

"Illicit sexual relations in the Izumo Inn are forbidden." Minato immediately let go of his Sekirei
and veered up. His eyes met Miya as he put himself between his Sekirei and the danger.

"As far I and any reasonable person can see, sharing platonic, friendly affection is not the same as
having illicit sexual relations, Miya-san. And if you got a problem with that, take it up with my
[King]."

Minato had put his foot down. He would be the first being that could get Miya Asama to play his
tune.

Chapter End Notes

Here we end this. I didn't expect that I would add this to the list of updates today but
still, we did. That is awesome.

Great way to go on my forced holiday/quarantine. I can start on "Harem of The White

Saint" now.

If you like this fic, please check out "IS and Sekirei Brave New World" and "Pillar
Winged."

It also has Sekirei and it handles around the same thing as this. Brave New World is a
crossover with Infinite Stratos and Pillar Winged is just Sekirei. If you guys want to
read something between this and the next update. Which will take again some time.

Saluut.
 A Devil Trains and Rescues
Chapter Summary

Minato manages to reincarnate Musubi but gets more than he bargained for.
And hopefully, he can manage to prevent Shinto Teito to turn into an Eternal Winter.

Chapter Notes

Good day everyone. I think it's not been that long ago since I wrote on this fic. In fact,
it's not that long ago.

I thank you all for the support on "A Devil's Flock."

26 reviews, 207 favorites, and 245 followers. That is very good. Especially with just
two chapters in.

I'll mention this again here as I got many people asking.

Kusano will be winged by Minato and also reincarnated by him.

But we'll keep the more mature bits out.

Started on 09/05/2022

Ended on 16/05/2022

See the end of the chapter for more notes

Minato woke up with his limbs restrained quite a bit. It wouldn't be an uncommon thing given the
fact that his room was also occupied by Kazehana. The Wind Lady had her arms around his neck
while her head rested on his shoulder.

One of his hands found a way around her delicious waist and he wouldn't deny nor confirm that he
was groping his [Queen]. His mind still boggled around the fact that he had taken such a beautiful
creature as his own.

Cause she wasn't just a Devil either. A Sekirei as well.

"Good morning, dear." Before he could return it, his mouth got closed around her lips as she kissed
him. Her wings came out.

He moaned in the kiss as Kazehana dominated his mouth. He could feel his arousal building up in
him. Minato gritted his teeth and gave her large behind a light squeeze. Kazehana let go and looked
behind him.
"Naughty Minato. Did I cause you that much trouble?"

Minato smiled back at her as it was his turn to invade her mouth. Kazehana became powerless
against his body and before she had even registered, her Ashikabi had pinned her beneath him. She
growled as she felt his pelvis crushing into hers.

Minato wasn't as flushed as before and his eyes turned a bit more serious.

"Kazehana, I hope that was enough of a good morning."

"Any reason why you are so … bossy?"

Minato laid next to her and pulled her close.

"We got a few minutes before breakfast. I think you can guess why?" Kazehana nodded at him.

"Because you are my [King]?" She had come to find that the reincarnation might have more than
just become something else than Sekirei.

"A [King] that lets his servants run amok isn't worthy of being called a [King]," Minato answered.
When he witnessed the glare of his first servant, he quickly explained.

"You are not without free will and I will not keep you captive. But do understand that your actions
reflect on me. Ashikabi and Sekirei are partners, and [King] is master. I'll treat you as a partner as
many times I am allowed but I will demand obedience when you are required." Kazehana nodded
to him.

"I have guessed so. Does that mean that my body and soul are yours to do as you please?"

Minato's eyes turned hard when he looked at her.

"Yes. But I will not take you if you are not prepared for it. We both agree that you will be my first
woman but only if we are both ready."

"I guess that I am lucky. Just like any other being that you would reincarnate."

Minato kissed her again as he pulled her closer.

"There are gradations to that. Devils are hypocrites. They expect women to be virgins before
marriage but men can have intercourse with their Peerage. Polygamy takes many forms for them.
Some do not take their Peerage until they are ready."

"Which is something you will do."

"I will not see an issue if I reincarnate a male into my Peerage. I'll see where the pieces land."
Minato admitted. Frankly, he didn't know how it would go. If his entire Peerage were to be
females, that would be fine. If he had males, he wouldn't mind.

"Some [Kings] have their Peerage attend to that duty. While it's frowned upon, I know of quite a
few young Devils who see it as nothing more than their right. Sex is part of the deal and for the
most part, their Peerages are happy."

"The women have no say?"

Kazehana asked.
"They come to accept it. Believe me, it's the second-best deal you can have. Treating a Peerage in a
good way is most important." His mind went to Riser Phenex. The guy was a sleaze bag as the
women asides from his sister, had to attend that but at least, he treated them to a good degree. They
were strong fighters as well.

"And some I don't want to know about?"

Minato nodded.

"Ignorance is bliss. I would be happier if I didn't know about it."

Kazehana thought about her [King]'s master. Serafall Levithan.

"What about your [King]? Serafall?"

Minato had a sarcastic look on his face when he thought about it.

"Me? When Serafall-sama reincarnated me, I was a boy of eight years old. Even with my
promotion, I am still so far behind her that it's a gap between heaven and earth, forgive me the
pun."

"You do love her though."

"Have I ever said that I didn't? She gave me a life that I wouldn't think of having. For the last ten
years, she raised me as her own. I love her indeed."

Kazehana wondered if her Ashikabi was a fool about his love or if he hadn't realized yet what sort
of love he really had for his Master.

"I think that is enough discussion about love." A third voice, full of authority and calmness spoke
from the door.

"We have breakfast and Musubi-chan is barely able to hold back her reincarnation." Minato stood
up and Miya could see what sort of body the Ashikabi had. He clearly had a tough life as his body
was without a hint of fat. His body was ripped but she could see that Kazehana would find him
attractive.

He was only wearing a short that was loose on the legs.

"Sahashi-kun, can you please wear something else for your bed?"

"Asama-san, are you out of your mind? If I wore more, I would be dying of the heat. This is to keep
it modest."

"Get dressed, both of you." Kazehana knew that Miya wanted them at the table. So they did what
she asked of them and before long, they were in their regular clothes downstairs.

Not just Musubi was present in the room. Uzume and Kagari had also gathered in them.

"Good morning you two." Uzume had her teasing smile and Minato felt something tug in his heart.
It was a shame that she was already winged.

"Good morning, Uzume-chan," Minato said which gave way to her infectious grin.

"Good morning, Minato-sama." Musubi said. As the Sekirei was only winged and not reincarnated,
she had to sleep in a separate room. It showed on her as she was smiling when her Ashikabi entered
the room.

"Good morning to you as well, Musubi-chan." Kazehana sat down next to her while Minato took
the other side.

"Ready to be reincarnated?" The Devil/Ashikabi asked his second Sekirei.

"Yes! Although I wonder why you waited a day." Miya served them a Japanese breakfast as they
were all too happy to eat. Despite how strict she was, she really knew how to cook.

"I have to figure out what piece I'll give you. If I am correct, you are a Power Type, meaning that
you use your body to fight. I'll see what piece is the best for that." Minato answered between bites.

"I hope you do reincarnate me. I would like to be in the same bed as you." Kazehana grinned when
she heard that.

"Well, you don't have to be so impatient. When I met him, he waited two weeks before he winged
me."

Uzume could hardly believe that Kazehana would wait nearly two weeks before she would get
winged. This guy really proved to be her Ashikabi.

"Two weeks? I take that you would act sooner on that." Miya commented as she watched her
former squadmate. Minato had a good effect on her. She had always been giddy in the talks of love
but now, she proved to be a bit more restrained.

"His rules," Kazehana admitted.

"Well, let's enjoy the breakfast and after that, we have our match." Besides Kazehana, most of the
Sekirei watched the Devil talk.

"Are you fighting her yourself?" Miya asked while she watched the Ashikabi.

"Yes. You seem to have forgotten that I am a Devil. When I met Kazehana, I held off two Sekirei
myself. I can handle myself."

His words were final as the Devil continued to eat.

Outside.

At Minato's request, Musubi had changed. Why the ones on MBI decided that she had to wear a
gym outfit was beyond him? That shirt had to be too tight to move comfortably in. Her shorts had
to dig in her ass.

Musubi did a few punches in the skies. Her footwork was also good. They had a late good day with
the weather.

Spring really set in well.

Miya, Uzume, Kagari, and Kazehana had all been outside. For a few of them, they wondered what
Minato would do.

"I hope that I didn't make you wait too long." Just like this morning, Minato was wearing nothing
on his upper body. The black trouser was all that he wore. Besides Kazehana and Miya, the rest of
them didn't see him shirtless.
Uzume could just see how healthy the young man was and Kagari didn't guess that he would be
this well trained.

"Nope. So how do we do this, Minato-sama?"

"You and I will spar. We'll start easy. When we feel that we drive it up, you use more force.
Control it though. We have no clue how strong our partner is and we want to avoid injuries.
Understood?"

Minato explained.

"Are you sure about this fight?" Minato nodded as he took a defensive position.

"Yes. Miya-san, can I ask you to be the referee?"

The landlady smiled at them.

"Of course. Start!" Musubi was the first one to fly at Minato. She used a few good punches at him
which the Ashikabi avoided.

'Her speed is very good. Just as in her position. She is making a smaller target of herself.' Minato
thought as she Musubi switched between fists.

When those didn't connect, she tried a sideways kick. Instead of avoiding it, the Ashikabi blocked
it with his raised arm. He could feel the strength behind the hit but also figured that Musubi held
back.

'Quick to change between tactics.' Her leg left his arm as Musubi turned on her heel to try a
roundabout kick.

This time, Minato avoided her blow.

'Her technique isn't bad but there is room for improvement. A [Pawn] piece would be a waste on
her.'

Musubi's feet landed on the floor and again, a flurry of punches came at Minato. Unlike last time,
this time, Minato began to block her punches.

He could feel that Musubi increased her strength with every punch. She really could learn to fight
and control that power.

None of the strikes connected to a vital part of Minato who could read Musubi's attacks.

There was no doubt that Musubi had been designed as fighters but Minato had lived through ten
years as Devil. Even with serious limitations, he had spent a decade training.

A savage left blow that came due to frustration came at Minato. Bringing up his arms, Minato was
still blown away. Smashing into a tree, the four audience members were shocked but they heard
Minato shout from it.

"I'm okay!"

When the dust settled, the Ashikabi didn't look worse for wear. While his arms had some scratches
on them, he wasn't out of the fight.

"I'm tougher than I look."

Minato zoned in on Musubi. 'Now, let's see how you play on the defense.' Minato thought.

Using his wings would make it too easy so he wouldn't do that. He used his legs and ran to Musubi.
Instead of a punch, Minato jumped up and his downwards kick came right at the Miko Sekirei. She
got out of the way.

He left a small crater in the ground. Miya, Kagari, and Uzume looked shocked to see the Ashikabi
doing that.

Musubi looked surprised by it while Minato loosened his neck. His eyes settled on her as she
watched her Ashikabi coming right at her. She brought her arms up to deflect the punch. It came
right at her while she could barely feel the next barrage.

She tried to avoid the next few punches but found that Minato could hit more spots. When one of
her legs wanted to kick him from underneath, she found that he got closer in, preventing that move.

'Barely any defense. We gotta work on that.'

His thoughts were cut off as Minato was sent skywards by the savage uppercut that Musubi
delivered. In the sky, Minato turned to her. This time, using aviation would be an answer. He
stroked back at Musubi whose body collided with his.

The audience became more shocked by the way he fought. Miya couldn't believe how Minato
fought. Kazehana would ask Serafall what she put her [Pawn] through while Uzume had never
thought that a human could fight like that. Kagari had his eyes fixated on Minato.

That guy could prove to be one good ally.

Musubi got back on her feet as her right fist was captured by Minato's left palm. His right arm went
around her throat as he kicked the feet from underneath her. She landed on the floor and his left
arm, which let her fist go, pressed on her throat.

When she tried to raise her arm, Minato pinned her down using his left elbow.

"Enough!" Miya shouted at the two fighters.

Immediately, they stopped fighting as they watched the landlady.

"This was a simple sparring match. I do not approve of you, destroying my garden." Minato's head
turned to the fight. The tree he smashed in, the ground that cracked, and now, where Musubi laid
was a patch of flowers.

Minato got up first and scratched his head.

"I'm sorry, Miya-san. I got a bit too much into it." Offering a hand to Musubi, she gratefully took it,
a newfound respect for her Ashikabi. She had never guessed that her Ashikabi could fight like that.

"Now, Sahashi-kun, how do you intend to compensate me for this damage?"

"What damage?"

Minato spoke a simple spell and hit the floor. The ground went back to its original state and the
flowers and trees recovered.

Miya gave a light glare at him.

"I don't think you would learn to respect someone else's properties."

"I restored the damage. I'm sorry for the damage I caused. What else would you want? In the end,
the place is as good as new."

Miya walked over to him and she crossed her arms.

"I do not approve of senseless destruction, Sahashi-kun."

"It wasn't senseless. This fight gave me the idea of how I should reincarnate Musubi-chan. Plus, it
showed me what we need to improve on." Turning to his second Sekirei, she listened to him.

"Your technique needs serious work, just like your defense. You got barely anything of that. If your
foe can draw out the fight, you have lost." His tone was the same as Grayfia or Serafall spoke to
him.

"Your speed is good and there is a good base we can work with." Musubi looked so happy she
could cry from the words of praise.

"Now, as for your Evil Piece. I decided. A [Rook] Piece would be best suited for you." Musubi
wondered what that meant.

"[Rook]?"

"[Rooks] can vary. The Evil Piece gives you a huge defense boost which is something you can
definitely use. If you accept the Evil Piece of course." Minato told Musubi who looked puzzled.

"Minato-sama, are you saying that I can't become a Devil?" Minato shook his head and pressed a
long loving kiss on her lips. Musubi's wings came out from that.

"No. But this is a big decision. Once you became Devil, there is no way back. Not only that, but
there is a difference between Ashikabi and [King]."

Musubi looked at Minato.

"One is partner, the other is master. I will treat you as Ashikabi but when it comes to it, it will be as
[King]. When that happens, I will demand obedience. Understood?"

Musubi nodded to him.

"Yes! Besides, I think you are better at fighting." Minato smiled when he heard that.

"Believe me, you ain't seen nothing yet. Still, you are sure?"

Musubi gave a vigorous nod.

"Then let us proceed." Minato went to grab his Set. Outside still, the rest waited as he returned.
Taking out the tower piece, he looked at Musubi.

"Musubi-chan, kneel." She did as he asked and Minato calmly took the Piece.

"In the name of the Maou Serafall Leviathan, I, Minato Sahashi, will take Musubi as my [Rook]."

Just like with Kazehana, he placed the piece on her chest. Musubi felt her breath hitch when she
felt the power in her body.
Then she felt something in her heart. A bump went through it. Minato saw the same thing as
Kazehana.

"Musubi-chan! What is?" Grabbing her Ashikabi, clutching his arms like he was the only thing that
kept her steady, the young lady's scream would be seen as that of an animal.

The rest of the residents looked horrified as well. A blinding light set in that engulfed both Minato
and Musubi.

"Minato-kun!" Kazehana could feel her Ashikabi's power. And that of her [King] as well. Her link
could feel Musubi. But weirdly enough, a third one as well.

The lights died down and Minato had Musubi cradled in his arms.

Two noticeable features took everyone by storm.

Musubi was naked, her clothes were shredded to pieces.

Two and this was more shocking than the new [Rook]'s state of undress.

Laying right after Musubi was another woman, naked as the day, she was born.

Nearly identical to Musubi with the difference in chest sizes, laid a woman that Miya and
Kazehana never thought they would see.

Minato recovered first and saw that Musubi's eyes had been crying. Cradling his [Rook] in his
arms, he kept Musubi close to his heart.

"Ssh, easy, Musubi. Deep breaths. Come on. You can do it." Musubi tried and calmed in her
Ashikabi's arms. Luckily for them, another presence joined them.

"Hun, I think you should look a bit further." Minato wondered what Kazehana could possibly mean
with that until he saw the naked woman on the ground.

The [King] blinked once, then twice. His eyes went to Musubi and back to the woman.

"What the? That is my [Rook] right there. But Musubi is here!" Then the woman's chest raised up.

The Ashikabi let Musubi go and let Kazehana take care of the new Peerage member. Minato put
his hands on the chest of the woman. He began to infuse his energy in her and pressed her down.

"She is also my [Rook]. But the Piece in her is reacting violently." Remembering what his own
[King] taught him, Minato infused energy in her body. She already had an Evil Piece in him
despite the fact that she came out of Musubi.

'Her Piece is the same as Musubi-chan! But she is there.' He didn't miss the similarities between
Musubi and this lady. Then he felt the Piece in the woman changing.

'Mutated? I have heard of that happening but not like this!' Eventually, her body calmed down and
Minato looked back at Musubi. The Miko Sekirei turned to the woman. Horror and relief had
mixed on her beautiful face.

"Yume-sama!" She raced to the woman and when her arms encircled the body, the younger girl
began to cry her heart out. Minato thanked his long training to keep his cool head.

"Can someone get them some clothes? And can someone for the Love of Unholy Mother Maou tell
me what just happened?"

But even he had limits.

Scene skip

Sona Shitori stretched her arms as her eyes focused on the schoolwork. It had been late. Her most
recent [Pawn] had been adapting better than she would have guessed. She hadn't missed the way he
looked at her.

But Saji would have a long way to go before she would even consider him.

Her phone rang on full blast. Somewhat, the heir of the Shitori clan was happy. It could bring a
wonderful distraction. Especially with the caller.

"Minato? Good afternoon."

"Sona-sama. Thank Maou, you picked up." Sona could hear the panic in his voice as she heard the
male talk.

"Minato? Is there an emergency? Is Shinto Teito under attack? Are you hurt?"

"No. I'm fine. But Sona, I reincarnated someone and there has been a complication." Sona raised an
eyebrow.

She was the person who knew most about the Evil Piece System in this realm.

Of course, she didn't hold a candle compared to the actual inventor of the system, Ajuka
Beelzebub, but she had been practicing.

"Oh? Did the Piece mutate? That can happen. You know that."

Sona would be annoyed by Minato's cut-off if he didn't give her the most unbelievable piece that
she ever heard asides from the fact that her eternal rival wanted to reincarnate the biggest pervert
man had ever known.

"Yeah, I do know that. But did you ever have the being having a clone, copying the Piece and that
clone, mutating the Piece? Because that has just happened here."

"I'll be right there."

As Minato was a servant of her older sister, she could come over. She had never heard of this
either. At least, her older sister had informed her about what her surrogate older brother had gotten
himself into.

In Shinto Teito.

Minato closed the call while he watched the scene of Musubi crying her heart out on the body of
the other Sekirei, Yume if Minato remembered correctly.

They had tried to dress them but Musubi refused to get dressed. In the state she was in, Minato let
them be. They had covered the two with a blanket.

His face went to Kazehana who didn't move from her Ashikabi. They could feel the anguish from
Musubi so they wanted a hug and the feeling they were connected. Uzume had locked herself in
her room while Miya and Kagari had remained stalwart waiting.
After Minato couldn't get Ajuka to pick up, he called Sona. The magical circle opened and out
walked a petite girl in a school uniform. If Minato hadn't told her already, Kazehana wouldn't
believe that was Serafall's little sister.

"Thank you for coming, Sona-sama."

"I hope you didn't lie, Minato." Shaking his head, he pointed with his chin to the two ladies.

"They are both my [Rooks]. I can feel that." Opening his box, Sona saw that only the [Queen] and
one [Rook] piece were out. The other [Rook] was still inside. Sona's eyes went from the two to
Minato.

"My sister informed me about your situation. Am I correct in assuming that the" she paused when
she saw Kazehana.

No, Sona Shitori did not share her sister's sentiment on the Wind Flower.

"Lady in your arms, is Kazehana?"

Minato nodded to her.

"Introductions can wait. Right now, can you confirm what I feel?" Looking at the woman, Sona
had no idea what had caused this lady to go nuts over this.

"I hope you can take some measures." Minato wanted to act with Sona. The Ashikabi felt like he
could barely breathe.

He walked up to Musubi. Pulling off the blanket, he watched how Sona's eyes got the slightest bit
narrowed and her cheeks got a bit red.

"Why is she naked?"

"Clothes got destroyed during the process," Minato said as he gently touched Musubi's shoulder.

"Musubi-chan, can you back off for a few seconds?" The girl refused so Minato grabbed her arm
and pulled her off. He used enough strength to restrain.

"Yume-sama!"

"She is fine. You are fine! But you need to relax, Musubi-chan!" Grabbing her arms, he prevented
her from mauling Sona.

The heiress kneeled and she touched the lady's forehead.

On her forehead, the Piece came through.

Minato was right. This lady had taken a Mutation Piece. A [Rook] like he said. Walking over to the
duo, she touched Musubi's forehead as she did with Yume. The Miko Sekirei wanted to bite her
hand off.

Besides seeing the same result, only a normal piece, she also used a sleeping spell. Minato was
glad that he had a good grip on Musubi as her body collapsed.

"Sona-sama, can you give me a warning?" Minato asked as he scooped the naked Musubi in his
arms.
"Get those two inside. You are right. This is mostly unheard of." Looking at the remaining people
in the Inn, her eyes turned like that of a woman who got what she wanted.

"And if one of you could explain what happened, I would most appreciate it."

"Let us move inside. That would be for the best." Miya suggested.

In the living room, Miya guided her guests. Minato went right behind the two as he carried the still
naked Musubi. He had no idea what he should do with her body when they were in.

Kazehana motioned with her hands. She would take care of her younger sister now. When Minato
handed over Musubi, he pressed a long kiss. She had been the rock that kept him standing.

"I'll get the other one. She is also part of my Peerage." He went right out the door. As soon he got
down, he saw two Miko outfits with a note.

'I can make clothes. You can return me the favor later. Uzume.' Minato made the vow that he
would help her out for sure.

First, he'd get Yume in.

Sona had already started to ask. Miya had been the one answering her questions.

"I do not know all the details, Sona-san. But from what I heard, Yume-san saved Musubi-chan's life
at the expense of her own."

Kazehana softly stroked the hair of Musubi.

"Most likely, she sacrificed her core to save Musubi-chan's. She was inside Musubi-chan all this
time."

"Until I forced her out when I used that Evil Piece." Minato had come in with Yume. The eyes of
the woman softened when they saw him.

"Minato-kun, you couldn't know."

"Kazehana is right, Sahashi-kun. Who could have foreseen this?"

"Minato, you did nothing wrong. And it was a good idea you called me. Put her down and I'll take
a look at her." Minato went right back downstairs.

"Uzume-chan made a few outfits for them. It would be better than having them naked. Can I trust
you ladies to dress them?"

They wondered why he would leave but carrying a naked woman in a time of need would be very
different.

The Ashikabi grabbed them and put them in the room. Closing the door, Sona turned to the two
naked women.

"Let's get this over with. I will not deny, that I am very curious. I have never seen this before."

"What did you never see, Sona-san?" Miya asked as she had turned around from the show.

"A being causing a copy of an Evil Piece. Musubi-san's body caused this." Kazehana looked at the
body of Yume. She could hardly believe her eyes.
"Yume isn't winged."

"Winged?" Sona asked while she took the clothes on Musubi.

"Sekirei can be taken as Ashikabi. That is called winging. I am surprised to see her unwinged
because Musubi-chan is winged by Minato. Just like me."

Showing her shoulder to Sona, she saw the marking on her body.

"Is that an issue?" Sona asked as the Devil checked for vitals. The two [Rooks] might have gotten a
shock but they weren't in danger.

"No. But let's just hope that Minato is Yume's Ashikabi. I doubt that he would like to give her up."
Miya walked to the door and she opened it. Minato had been waiting for the signal.

"Your birds are fine. But I don't think this is over yet."

"No. I doubt it that as well." Sona had been the one that he wanted to hear from.

"Minato, take a deep breath. Your Peerage members are fine. Before I wake them, I would like to
confirm one thing first."

Summoning a small laptop, Sona worked quickly on it.

"As I guessed. The Evil Piece was taken by Musubi-san, with no issue. But when it reached her
core, it caused Yume-san to come out. The Evil Piece got copied by the Core and it build a new
body around it. Musubi-san has the original [Rook], Yume-san has a Mutation Copy of that."

"Anything that I should be worried about? In terms of health." Sona shook her head.

"So far, I can see they are fine. Of course, they got a shock but that would be normal if you brought
someone back from the dead."

"We should wake them up?" Minato asked Sona. He was glad to call her in

"Yes. One at a time. Also, just for good measure, I wouldn't put too much distance between the
two."

The Ashikabi shared a look with Kazehana.

"Something tells me that it will not be an issue." Sona had the tiniest smile on her face. Maybe she
guessed too quickly with Kazehana. She also made the note that she would contact Tsubaki to take
over duties.

Now she was in Shinto Teito, she could take care of some business.

Sona used a simple spell on Musubi who woke up. Fluttering her eyes, she could see Minato in
front of her.

"Hello, Musubi-chan."

The Miko Sekirei looked at him. Before she could say anything else, Minato could see her delicate
features falling. Wrapping his arms around her, Musubi felt the warm arms around her.

"Minato-sama, I, I am." The sobs were quiet while Minato comforted her.
"Sssh, easy. It's not your fault. There, there." Musubi returned the hug to her Ashikabi.

"It was scary. You handled it very well. Good girl." Minato continued to hug her latest Sekirei
while Musubi recovered from the fright that she just experienced.

Reincarnation was never easy but this took the situation up to eleven given what his Sekirei just
went through.

It took a few minutes until Musubi calmed down. When she saw Yume, breathing and alive, she
could barely believe it. She had seen the body of her savior collapse. Turning to Minato, the
Ashikabi gave her a soft kiss on the lips.

Sona blushed when she saw how Musubi relaxed under the kiss.

When she recovered, Minato smiled at her.

"I know of what happened. It's fine, Musubi-chan."

"I swear. I wasn't keeping secrets. I promise you!" Kissing her forehead, he smiled at her.

"I know. I am not mad. There are things that you'll find out about me." Minato saw how Kazehana
wanted to find out more about him and she would get the secrets about him.

From him or Sona.

"Besides, about this, I would save that as a secret. Now, let's wake her up as well?"

Using the same spell, Minato sat in front of Yume. The woman blinked a few times as she tried to
get her eyes open.

Yume had promised Musubi she would be there in her highest time of need. Yet, now, her well-
honed instincts didn't feel any danger. She felt drowsy, delirious, extremely hungry, and
dehydrated. Like she had been asleep for nearly a decade.

"Yume-sama!" She heard the voice of the girl that she loved so much. Yet, it was by her ears and
not her mind. Finally, her eyes could open and she saw the girl.

Yume could barely believe how much she looked like herself. Only, her chest had grown more
compared to her own modest chest. Speaking of which, she could feel the soft linen on her. Was
this a Miko outfit as well?

"Welcome back in the land of the living." The voice was soft, warm, and most definitely male.
Before her sat a young man with friendly eyes and a warm smile. He had Musubi-chan's age and
clearly looked beat from an exhausting day.

Yume looked around a bit more while she watched the young man stand up and offer her a hand.

Musubi wanted to hug that woman again but felt a hand on her shoulder. Kazehana shook her head
as she knew that Minato had to take the lead role in that.

"Who are you?" Yume asked as she wanted to take the hand

"I'm Minato Sahashi. I'm a Devil. And your master, Yume-san. Should we explain it?" The Sekirei
of Fate wanted to ask more but her stomach growled insanely.

It was all that the group needed to break the tension in the room and even Sona had a few giggles
while Yume turned beat red.

Minato kneeled to her and smiled at her.

"Let's get you something to eat." His eyes found Miya who grinned.

"I should make a quick lunch. Sahashi-kun, the extra guests." Minato nodded.

"Yeah, I'll pay for it. Sona-sama, can I ask you to spend the afternoon here? I think we aren't settled
yet." Sona looked at the man she found her brother in.

"No, clearly not." Her wry smile spread over her face. She texted Tsubaki that she had to take care
of the Peerage in her stead. Her capable [Queen] could handle that just fine.

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Musubi could pack a ton of food away but Yume came damn close to that. While they ate, Minato
did the story to Yume about his own situation and how he came to be her [King].

"I'm a [King] now, Yume. And after I winged Musubi-chan, I promised to reincarnate her." Yume
could see. From what she heard from Kazehana, Musubi, and the young lady, Sona, she found that
Minato was an intelligent, sensible, honorable, and decent young man.

"While Pieces can mutate when they have been taken into a powerful person, this would be the
first time in the history of ever, that a Piece would replicate itself and turn into another person.
Although you would be the first extraterrestrial creature to be reincarnated into a house of Devils."

Sona added while she admitted that Miya was an excellent cook. The house was cozy and now,
filled with life.

She also met the other residents. As raised as a lady, she wouldn't ask about the other resident in
the house that was invisible. If Minato didn't say anything, she trusted that the [Pawn] of her older
sister had it handled.

"So that is what happened to me?" Yume asked while she watched the Ashikabi nod.

"From what I see and examined of you, the Piece copied itself. The core of Musubi, I'm sorry, do
you have a last name?"

The Sekirei shook their heads as they wanted Sona to continue.

"Alright. Musubi-san's core was yours but because the Evil Piece took that over, your body was
forced out. The Evil Piece copied that and Mutated. Minato still has a [Rook] Piece. We'll figure
out how you'll play Rating Games."

"Can we maybe focus on complications, Sona-sama? I think they would need to hear it from you as
well." Minato asked the young lady who nodded to him. He hadn't played a single Rating Game.

"You two should really see Ajuka-sama. That would mean practicing on teleporting and magic
spells." Speaking in a voice that she would use on her own Peerage, Sona would demand results.

"Sona-chan cut them some slack. They have been reincarnated just today and they had their world
rocked. Same as ours. I'd say that we give my Flock Mates some time before you give them
orders?" Kazehana talked to Sona. The eyes bored into hers.

The Wind Flower didn't flinch. Oh, yes, Sona Shitori was powerful. But compared to her older
sister or Grayfia, there was no comparison.

"I'd still like to talk to you as well, Kazehana-san. There are things I would like to confirm. And
just for good measure, Miya-san, do you mind if I stay around for today? I'll be sure to
compensate." Miya nodded.

"Not a problem at all. I fully understand." Turning to the two [Rooks], Sona continued.

"I suggest you two stay next to each other. There will be no telling what could happen. So keep
that in mind."

Her eyes went back to Kazehana.

"Now, Kazehana-san, can you tell me how you met Minato? How did you manage to seduce him?"
The Wind Flower blushed as she felt the eyes boring in.

Minato had an uncomfortable laugh. He couldn't save his [Queen] immediately but he would help
her out later. He felt a tug on his sleeve and turned to Yume. She smiled at him.

"I didn't have time to thank you properly yet, Minato-san." The Ashikabi smiled back at her and
shrugged.

"You have nothing to worry about. It's been quite crazy." He didn't see the hope that Uzume had
radiating in her eyes. This Minato Sahashi could be the best thing that ever came into their lives,
second to her winging to Chiho.

"Still, I owe you gratitude." Looking down at her stomach, she quickly undid her Miko. Minato
turned around with a blush.

"Yume!" He cried out as she looked back at him.

"I'm sorry! I just wanted to check. It appears that I have not been winged." Minato wondered how
that would have gone.

"When I." she thought of the right word to use for her situation.

"Left?" Minato helpfully added.

"Left, I had not been winged." Minato didn't wonder why that could be but it did leave him with a
slight issue.

He had to address this immediately.

"Yume-san, I have to tell you this though. I'm not your Ashikabi but I am your [King]. That does
relegate you to be my servant." The woman had heard the talk and nodded to him.

"I see. So I am your slave?"

"I will not treat you like one but I will not let myself be run over. A [King] who can't handle his
Peerage isn't worthy of being a [King]. In regards to your emerging. I am afraid that you have two
choices." Yume nodded to him.

"I will not force you to be winged to me. I promised Kazehana-san that I would not wing Sekirei
that don't react to me. If you wish to remain unwinged, I will respect your wishes."

Yume found that she had to thank Kazehana for that.

"What is my other option?"

"If you feel ready, I will accept you as my Sekirei. You either wing yourself to me or you remain
unwinged. I will not allow you to be winged to another Ashikabi." Yume could understand where
Minato came from. Frankly, she had never thought that she would find herself an Ashikabi.

Yet, here she found one. One that brought her back to life.

"That reminds me, Minato. How do you wing a Sekirei? I hear you talking about that but I have yet
to see that happening." Sona asked and a sense of wonder set into why Minato blushed.

"Minato-san, you said that if I feel myself ready, I can wing myself on you." Minato nodded to her.

"Yes, I said that and I meant that." Yume smiled when she heard that.

She could feel her body heating up. Her cheeks were flushed.

The Sekirei of Fate could feel how she wanted Minato.

Despite the fact she wasn't alive, she had been feeling him during the time that she had been in
Musubi's body.

And just like Musubi, she could feel how Minato had been a great person.

Yume wanted him. She wanted Minato to become her Ashikabi.

Normally, she would have waited a bit but with the fact that Musubi had been winged by Minato,
she found there would be no reason to delay this.

If she waited, she would miss the opportunity of having an Ashikabi.

Once was enough. No reason to repeat the mistake

"Very well then." Grabbing her future Ashikabi by his shirt, Yume pressed her lips on his.

Her wings came from the back. A mix of black bat wings and that of a Sekirei mixed through came
out while she felt a power, unknown to her, came through her body.

"Fate of my Ashikabi, I will dream of a better one!" Repeating her Norito, Yume shouted as she
watched Minato.

"I do not see why I should wait as I am yours already."

Minato grinned as he put a hand on her face. Kissing her forehead, he smiled back at her.

Sona was stuttering and sputtering when she saw that kiss.

"What was that? Why did you do that? Is that winging? This is most."

Kazehana smiled as she heard the young lady.

"That is how an Ashikabi wings a Sekirei. By an exchange of DNA through mucosal contact. And
with this, Minato-kun managed to wing three Sekirei in just a few days. That is pretty
unbelievable." Kazehana cheered as she could see how her Flock grew.

Minato was one Hell of an Ashikabi.

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Sona Shitori could say that she would contact Rias when she got back into Kuoh. For now, she had
her mind swimming. The more Kazehana told the more she understood why Minato would like her
and take this woman as his [Queen].

After lunch, Musubi and Yume went right into the other room that Minato hired. They wouldn't
come out and he didn't expect them to.

His two [Rooks] would have some time. Even if they didn't say a word, they wouldn't have to.

A glance can be enough.

"So Minato saved you from a couple of assailants? He fought them."

"Indeed, an [Knight] in shining armor, coming to save a Maiden in distress," Kazehana answered
while she was shaking. Uzume and Sona both turned to Minato.

"I wasn't sure what she was. Shinto Teito is neutral for us, so I had to know." The more Sona
learned about it, the more she found they had to learn about the Sekirei.

"You did well on waiting. It was the best course of action."

Minato was honored by the praise of Sona. She had always been very clever and did well with him
on chess.

Losing was more on purpose given how Sona had an idea in her head. Minato nodded to her.

"I wanted her to see how it would go. So Sona, how are things in Kuoh? Things are alright?"

Minato asked. He knew about the guy who ran the place for a bit. But he was more interested in
Sona and Rias' own stories.

"My Peerage handles the school very well. Of course, what I would expect of them?"

"Sona-chan, if I may ask? Your Peerage? You have one as well? Like Minato-kun?" Sona had
come to the point that Kazehana would be for a long time around Minato.

"Yes. Minato has gotten the High-Class Rank while I was born one. I have gotten a Peerage. At
this point, I have one [Queen], two [Bishops], one [Knight], one [Rook], and two [Pawns]." Minato
found that a surprise.

"Did Ruroko-chan get a companion? That would be a first." Sona smiled when Minato asked her
about it.

"Yes, I have gotten a recent [Pawn] in Kuoh. Saji Genshirou. I believe that he is a [Sacred Gear].
You should meet him when you come around." Minato nodded to Sona. He would like to meet that
boy. Sona spoke highly of the boy.

Did he even see some slight blush on her face?

"What about Rias-sama? How is she?"

The blush fell from her face and she was disappointed a bit.

"She wants to reincarnate some new guy in the school. I am not happy with the choice. Although it
is her call." Minato didn't continue to ask about that part. If Sona reacted like that, it would be bad.

"Oh, any particular reason why you look so dismayed with that, Sona-chan?" Kazehana missed that
and she turned to Minato.

"You tell her, Minato." The Ashikabi explained to his [Queen] why Sona looked like she wanted to
bury her head in her hands.

"Rias-sama and Sona-sama go to Kuoh Academy. The place is famous for being a former all-girls
school. Ratio boys to girls are what? 1 to 10?" Sona nodded to Minato who sat back.

"You can imagine what kind of boys go to that school," Sona added to that which caused her to
sigh. She knew what Saji was but Issei Hyoudou was even worse.

Kazehana found that interesting. From what she heard of Grayfia and Serafall, she was the first
serious anything he ever had.

"Sona-chan, what sort of education did Minato get? He passed in Todai." The heiress looked
impressed by that achievement.

"You did? I suppose congratulations are in order. For your question, Kazehana-san, Minato was
homeschooled. My onee-sama is very strict on that."

The Wind Flower had a hard time imagining the woman she met in the hotel would be strict.

"The Four Satans are crazy in private. And don't say it's any different, Sona-sama." Minato's tone
made it clear.

Sona just turned to the windows.

"Oh, dear. It's late. I should look around for properties in this city." Minato was surprised to hear
that latest news.

"I thought that Shinto Teito was neutral. Sona-sama?"

"Yes, but as you know, we can handle in everything human-related. Hence why I was planning to
come over here anyway. And as I see that dinner is coming by, I best be off." The Ashikabi shared
a look with his Sekirei.

Both felt that it wasn't such a good idea. Uzume shared that same feeling.

"Eh, Sona-sama. If I might make a suggestion. Stay the night and go there tomorrow." The heiress
raised an affronted eyebrow by that suggestion.

"Why? Minato, I can handle myself in a fight. And why should you be worried about this?"

"Sona-sama. In case it slipped your mind. The Sekirei are around and they might mistake you as
one. If you start fighting, you would cause the other factions to look around this city. That is not
something we need so close to Kuoh and Kyoto."

Sona listened to him. He was right. Staying the night would be the safest option. And when she
thought about the day, she experienced, she felt exhausted.

Miya walked back into the room. She smiled at the young women and man that were still gathered.

"Musubi-chan and Yume-san will eat in their room as they want to talk a lot more. Shitori-san, will
you stay the night?"

Sona looked at the way that Minato was adamant and frankly, she couldn't blame him. If even half
of what he said about the Sekirei was true, it was still a major threat. And he was right about the
way that the capital was.

"Clearly, I will. Given the fact that the [Pawn] of my sister thinks of my safety. Can you foresee a
meal and a bed, Asama-san?"

Miya smiled at the young lady. If the landlady was an optimist, she could hope that Sona could
have some influence on Kazehana.

"That will not be an issue. I'll make sure that you have a good meal."

During that dinner, Sona and Minato continued their talk about their lives. Kazehana learned more
about her Ashikabi's life.

The young Sahashi saw a lot and suffered a lot under the hands of Serafall. Only in later years,
when her parents of Sona stood up, she stopped going too far.

Due to her position, his life as [Pawn] remained a secret for many. It gave Minato a semblance of a
normal life.

Of course, it was known that Serafall had a servant but it wasn't said who the Piece was or even
what he was.

Only when he managed to convert the system out, Minato became well known. Only, it was too
late. He had packed his bags and moved to the human realm.

Kazehana learned that even with his life, Minato had a normal one.

Later, when Miya took out the bottles, both adolescents skipped on them. Sona was underage and
Minato had an aversion to alcohol. Not that he had never drank but he had seen what happened
when Grayfia had been drinking.

He thanked that he belonged to Serafall and that Sirzechs had a great sense of humor.

Sona and he just kept at soda which they drank unholy amounts of. After they retired, Sona
couldn't believe that Minato had to drag Kazehana up the stairs.

"Do they sleep in the same room?" Sona asked, affronted.

"Sahashi-san has promised me that they will keep sexual matters out of it. Your sister convinced
me for that matter."

Sona felt more pink tinting her cheeks.

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The next morning, Sona woke up early. Having alarms on your phone did wonders as the heiress
had one set in at 6:30. Enough time to change and get the breakfast that she was promised.

She guessed that she couldn't say goodbye to Minato right now. Returning to the house would be
the right way to say goodbye.

She kept it silent to let the other residents sleep. Which was the right course of action as she saw
only Miya in the house.

"Good morning, Asama-san." Miya's head went to Sona. A gentle smile went over her face.

"To you as well, Shitori-san Slept well?"

The girl nodded. It had been a while since she slept in a futon.

"Yes. I doubt that many of your guests will come down." Miya shook her head when she heard that
question.

"No. Sahashi-san and Kazehana like to sleep in. I can close my eyes for platonic affection. I doubt
that neither Yume-san nor Musubi-chan would like to be up after they had a day like yesterday.
Uzume and Kagari are late risers as well."

"Quite a full house you have here," Sona said. Miya had a rueful smile on her face when she heard
that.

"Oh, believe me. It is not all what it is made out to be." Sona shared a similar smile.

"I believe you. I am the same in that regard. Or did you forget that I am a [King]? I have my
servant to attend."

Miya handed Sona her breakfast. Steamed rice with miso soup, grilled fish. Some tsukemono, nori,
and natto were added.

"Itadakimasu," Sona said as she dug in. Miya made delicious food. She would have to visit Minato
more.

"So Shitori-san, what are your plans?"

"I have to approve some residents for apartments. We have quite a few places in Shinto Teito and
of course, I have to look them over before handing them off to the residents. Normally, we have
servants in place for that but because of personal reasons, I had to be here. After I have done so, I'll
come here and say my goodbye to Minato."

"A well-filled day. Now, if there is anything concerning,"

"I'll stay out of it or I ring Minato. Thank you, Asama-san." After she had her breakfast, Sona got
dressed and left.

Her clothes had been neatly folded so it was of no matter.

Sona had thanked Minato enough for coming up with the perception blocker. That alone would
have been enough to earn the Promotion.

If there was one thing that Sona loved doing, it was flying. The freedom she experienced, the
feeling of nothing.

Sona adored it. She had to fly a bit further to the south before she would land at the apartments.
She couldn't wait to get home and take a long shower.

She wished that she had taken Tsubaki along on this trip. But her [Queen] had to watch over her
Peerage.

Then Sona noticed something. In a park, the place was freezing. The lake had been frozen, trees
showed signs of frostbite and even up in the sky, Sona could feel the immense power coming
through.

The Devil halted and watched over the place. It appeared that something was going on. As she had
no notice of magic, she guessed that it was due to a Sekirei.

Her eyes looked and found the person in the middle of it. It appeared that the cold showed no
discomfort for the poor woman. Although she could feel other pain coming through.

Her hair could use an improvement, the shirt showed her body and Sona hadn't seen a beauty quite
like her. And if she needed more proof, on her forehead, she had the same Sekirei crest that Sona
witnessed on Yume.

Sona didn't waste a minute. She would call Minato and let him handle this.

Despite everything telling her that she should help, she knew that Minato was the better choice for
this. The implications could be catastrophic if it didn't work out well.

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Minato enjoyed the crushing lips and weight of Kazehana on him. His hands remained on her hips
while her soft hands had their roles divided. One assaulted his scalp while the other felt up the
muscles.

She knew that she was one beautiful woman but she also found that her Ashikabi was attractive.

Minato didn't struggle while Kazehana shoved her tongue down his mouth. Fuck, this became
unbearable.

Unfortunately, his phone rang. His hand went right at it while Kazehana stopped him.

"Come on, hun. Ignore that phone." Minato shook his head while the drums continued to play.

"Sorry, dear. But if I hear that song, Sona-sama is calling." Minato had no idea why but Sona had a
human reaction to "Toto's Africa." That song would be stuck on their heads for days. Before that
the man could sing, he answered it.

Kazehana reluctantly let Minato go while she sulked from it. Fuck, she wanted to continue on that
part.

"Sona-sama."

"Minato, thank Maou I got you. There is a situation."

"Are you alright? Is something wrong?" Minato heard the voice and Kazehana pipped up from
that.

"I flew over a park and the place was freezing. I am not sure but I guess that there was a Sekirei
that had taken up residence there. I take she used ice powers but she was hurt. Minato, can you get
over there and help her out?" Minato knew better than to argue.

"Send me the coordinates. I'll take care of it. Can I see you after you are done? Something tells me
that we'll need your expertise as well."

"That will be fine. I'll see you back in the Inn."

Minato closed the call and looked at Kazehana.

"I take this is serious, hun?"

His eyes gave him away. The [Queen] could feel something coming from him.

"Kazehana-san, do you know of a Sekirei, any Sekirei, who use Ice?"

The mouth of the Wind Flower went open for a bit.

"I can think of only one. Akitsu, Scrapped Number 7."

"Scrapped?" Minato found that word had a foul taste in his mouth.

"That means she's a Sekirei who is unable to wing herself to an Ashikabi. A fate most of us would
see worse than demise."

Minato's jaw tightened when he heard that. For a Sekirei, binding one's life to a person who was
your partner meant everything. Despite how it felt, he couldn't imagine how his life would turn out
if he wasn't reincarnated by Serafall.

"Kazehana-san, can you wake up Yume-san and Musubi-chan? I'll go talk to Miya." In a whip,
Minato was dressed in his clothes. Kazehana knew that there would be no way that they could
avoid it.

And well, maybe they could help her.

Minato raced down the stairs, right into the kitchen.

"Asama-san." The landlady had been practicing her swordplay. Minato would say that she had a
great form. With the way she moved and cut through the leaves, Minato guesses that she would be
able to defeat most Peerages.

The landlady didn't hear him the first time so Minato nearly shouted. "Asama-san!"

"Sahashi-san. Good morning to you as well."

"Not that good. Got a call from Sona-sama. Turns out that she found herself a Sekirei. Scrapped
Number 7 if I believe Kazehana."

"You don't have to believe. I know of Number 7 as well." Yume had been dressed fast as well. She
had taken up the same Miko from yesterday.

Minato ignored the smell of them. If they had been awake for so long, it couldn't be helped.

"I got her locations. From what I understood, you can fly, right?"

Minato opened his own wings as he looked over them.

"I can fly without an issue," Kazehana answered as she opened her own wings. They were her
Sekirei wings.

"Same with me. Although, Mu-chan hasn't mastered that." Without a warning, Minato scooped
Musubi off her legs and had her in a bridal carry.

"I'll teach you as well how to aviate with Devil Wings but that training can wait. Musubi-chan, I
hope you don't mind you'll be carried?"

Musubi had no explanation of why her face turned so red but she nodded shyly. The Ashikabi
smiled a bit on the way of his cute [Rook].

"Very well, let's be on with it." He flew off and his Sekirei followed. They had to admit that he
certainly had learned it as well.

If Sona had given them the direction in which they had to fly, they would have found the place.
Minato thought about the spell but given the speed they used, he doubted that anyone saw them.

They landed at the gate of the park.

The place was freezingly cold. No living soul was around, except for the woman on a bench.
Minato could see the beauty in her. Were all Sekirei this beautiful?

"Let's take it easy on her. I'll go alone to her. If something happens, just back me up." Minato
announced. Kazehana nodded to her Ashikabi while Yume and Musubi watched him slowly walk
up to her.

"Be careful," Musubi replied.

He could feel her power coming through. But also anguish, sadness, and distress. It wasn't right
that a woman as pretty as she was suffering through this.

"Hello." The woman didn't even lookup.

"Akitsu-san? That is your name, right?" Now, she looked up. Her eyes narrowed a bit as he could
see crystals forming at him.

"Who are you?"

"Minato Sahashi. I want to help you." He looked back at the girls and shook his head.

"You can't help me. I'm scrapped. I'm useless."

Placing his hands against the crystals, they shattered. That brought a bigger surprise to her face as
he broke the threat.

"You're not useless."

Placing a warm hand on her shoulder, Akitsu looked at him. She had some slight tears on her face
while Minato continued to warm her up.

"I can't be winged. I can't find my Ashikabi." Minato knelt down to her as she continued to look at
him.

"Even if you can't be winged, I can still take you in. Give you a home."

"My life is useless. I can't do anything." Minato cupped her cheek. Continuing to pour warmth into
her body, she wanted to snap at him. But Akitsu found that he was stronger.

"If you want your life to have a purpose, how about you live for me?"

Minato asked her and in her eyes, something flickered.

"You're not human?"

"Nope, I am a Devil." Opening his wings, she looked at him.

"Akitsu-san, what I am, is a long story. But I promise you that I can help you." She felt a few soft
tears on her face while she looked back at him.

"You'll take me? Even if you can't wing me? They couldn't help me at MBI." Minato smiled back
at her. He stood up and offered her a hand.

"Maybe we can help you. But only if you say yes to this."

Akitsu mulled over it for a bit.

"How would you take me? What will you do?"

Minato sighed again.

"It's a long story. But I can take you in. Make you a Devil. In my Peerage. In my household."

The Yuki-Onna looked at Minato as she had a puzzled look on her face.

"You promise?" Akitsu didn't dare to hope. But she felt that Minato's words had truth.

"I always keep them."

She took his hand and wrapped an arm around his body. Minato scooped her up as soon she had
calmed down.

He walked with her to the edge of the park. The other Sekirei came out of hiding.

"Akitsu, meet the rest of my Peerage and Flock." Her mouth slowly dropped open when she saw
the three women.

"Number 3. Kazehana-san, my [Queen]."

"Hello there, Akitsu-chan." The older woman had a kind expression on her face. Stroking her
cheek, Kazehana smiled at her.

"Minato-kun is a great Ashikabi. He can heal wounds."

Looking at the [Rooks], he had a soft grin. Akitsu looked over them.

"Number 8, Yume-san, and number 88, Musubi-chan. They are my [Rooks]." Looking at Minato,
Akitsu wondered.

"What will you give me?" Minato smiled back at her as he opened his wings.

"I'll see when we are home. But I think that you'll make a fine [Bishop]."

"Yume-san, can you take Musubi-chan with you?" Without even waiting for an answer, Minato
flew off with Akitsu in his arms. Yume carried out his order as she took her younger sister up and
flew away with them.

As soon as they had left the place, a car stopped by. A luxurious large one. A handsome longer
man stepped out.
Messy silver hair hung over his head while the grey eyes scanned the area. Black pants and a black
shirt with long sleeves was his outfit of choice. A sword hung on his hips. The belt was more
meant as an accessory. His black fingerless gloves finished the outfit.

He opened the door and out came a young boy with brown hair. A white gold formal attire showed
that whatever he wore, wasn't cheap.

"Are we too late, Mutsu?"

Mikogami Hayato hated when things didn't go his way. When he heard of a unique Sekirei, he
wanted to have her. Yet, when he finally pinned down her location, it became clear that she was
gone.

The ice was melting with Akitsu gone.

"I'm afraid so. Of course, you wanted to finish your game."

Hayato grumbled when he heard that.

Stamping his foot like a child, he cussed and cursed.

"Dammit, who came here sooner?" Mutsu had no clue. Whoever took her, did so without Akitsu
fighting.

He wondered who could have the means besides his own master.

"I have no clue. There is no use crying over spilled milk. There are other Sekirei out there."

"But not one as unique as her."

Mutsu had given up on telling Hayato that not being able to be winged was a fate worse than death
for Sekirei.

Yet, he wondered who had managed to save her.

'Please, whoever did this. Keep her safe.'

Scene skip

Minato landed in the garden with Akitsu in his arms. Without a surprise, he witnessed that Uzume
and Kagari had gathered here.

"Ssh, it's okay. They're friends." Minato said as he felt Akitsu freezing. Her fear and his distress
caused her to freeze the place around her and that included Minato. Yet, despite her powers, Minato
remained unfrozen.

"You." Akitsu looked at him.

"You can't be frozen." Minato grinned as he nodded.

"I had ice, ten times colder than you could throw at me. But we can't have you freezing the house."
Gently, he lowered Akitsu to the ground. Touching her forehead, the only place that had some heat,
Minato spoke a simple spell.

He had to give a massive thank you to Grayfia for teaching him this. While Minato had no special
powers, his status as [Pawn] made it possible for him to practice different types of magic.
Akitsu could feel her powers not spreading. She looked at the man who kneeled to her.

"What did you do?"

"Preventing you from turning this place into an ice palace. Don't worry, it's only temporary." His
Peerage landed next to Minato while they joined around him.

"So, hun. How are you going to help her?" Kazehana asked while she felt so much pity for the
Yuki-Ona. Musubi had seated herself next to her and threw a soft hug around Akitsu. The Ice
Sekirei wanted to move but felt that Musubi kept her close.

"I intend to reincarnate Akitsu-san. But I prefer that we wait until we have Sona-sama. I have no
clue how it might turn out but given what happened last time, I am not taking any chances."

"Does that mean you will take me?" Akitsu asked as she felt some tears dripping down from her
face.

"It means that we have to prepare for this. Which isn't bad. Given the fact that we have quite a
story to tell you. I'll tell you what I am. And what the other Sekirei are."

Minato felt that he had to tell this story nearly every time that he would meet a Sekirei.

Scene skip

Sona Sitri received the message from Minato who told her that he had saved Akitsu. The reason
why the park had been frozen.

She found that there would be another reason to return to the house besides courtesy. Meanwhile,
she looked over the files of many new residents.

Now, she would meet a new one.

"Hello, am I at the Shitori residency?" Sona heard the voice of a young lady speak.

Maybe a few years older than Sona herself, the woman had a slim and petite build. For some
reason, the eyes were familiar. Her outfit consisted of a brown top that resembled a school
uniform.

"Yes, you are." Sona had been taken up the apartments. People had to come in and with a paper,
Sona would see if they were right for the apartment.

"So your name please? Show me your ID as well."

"Yukari Sahashi." That name caused Sona to feel bells ring. When she saw the face of Yukari, a
hundred resemblances were ringing in. Sona had heard Minato talk about his younger sister. She
would be an idiot if she didn't realize that the lady here was Minato's younger sister. That would
another thing that Sona could tell Minato.

Scene skip

Minato had released the magic on Akitsu. Thanks to her, the unbearable heat of the summer was
broken and outside, it became a cool spot for them to relax.

Throughout the telling of what he was, Minato explained to her how he could save her. And
maybe, the magic inside the Piece would give her a way to wing herself. But that was a hypothesis.
Akitsu had accepted the Piece as it would at least give her somewhere she belonged.

"Is that all, Minato-san?" The Ashikabi shook his head while Kazehana had helped herself to his
lap. Meanwhile, Musubi and Yume stayed around. Despite knowing what happened, it was nice to
hear that when you didn't come back from the dead.

"That should be it." Miya accommodated and gave them lunch outside only if someone else
cooked. Despite the huge portion of curry, Minato had been able to pack that all away. That might
have something to do because of his missing breakfast.

"So you meant it? You will reincarnate me as your [Bishop]."

"I said that and I meant that. It would suit you very well as you use elemental powers. Plus, it
might help you with the power you have inside."

Minato had seen that happening many times before. With her, it could work. From what he
understood, Kazehana had adapted to her [Queen] Piece remarkably well.

Although the difference between her and Akitsu was noticeable.

"And we'll see how it goes. But given that you are a powerful Sekirei, I want Sona-sama to be
present."

A magical circle opened and out came Sona Sitri.

"I knew that I was right by calling you." Sona saw the lady. Akitsu had been dressed into a soft
kimono that hid plenty of her modesty. She kept some places open and left enough to the
imagination.

"Yes, thank you, Sona-sama." His hand extended to Akitsu.

"I take you recognize her." Sona nodded when she saw the face. The gentlest of hope was painted
on the beautiful face.

"Yes, I do. So what did you tell her, Minato?"

"About everything that she needed to hear, Sona-sama."

Sona's focus shifted to Akitsu while she looked the woman over.

"Look, I want to make sure that you are safe. And maybe find a way that makes it possible to
restore you before you get reincarnated."

Her eyes of Akitsu became serious as she heard that.

"Hold on. Akitsu-san, I will still reincarnate you if you so desire." Akitsu nodded to him.

"Even so, you saved me. You helped me. I would see it as an honor if I can become your Sekirei."
Minato nodded to her. He would see if she reacted to him first.

"Then, Akitsu-san. Sit still." Touching her forehead, it was the first time in a long while that Akitsu
felt basically anything as she felt warmth washing over her body. She closed her eyes while Sona
could see her over.

She was different from the usual beings that Sona handled. Sona knew that she was dealing with
something extra-terrestrial. Most beings had some similarities yet, she found that the Sekirei were
proving to be something different.

After a few minutes after which Minato had taken Akitsu's hand, his gentle smile had caused her to
feel she wasn't alone. When she felt a hand on her shoulder, she turned to see Kazehana who had
her back as well.

"You're not alone. You have us."

Sona looked back at Minato and shook her head.

"I'm sorry, Minato but Akitsu-san is too different from most beings that I deal with. I'd say that you
better wing her." Minato agreed and turned to Akitsu.

"Very well. Give me a second, I need to get my Pieces. A [Bishop] Piece, right, Akitsu-san?" The
lady nodded to him.

Minato raced up and down the room and came back.

"I will ask you to kneel." Akitsu followed his instruction. Meanwhile, Sona remained close. She
kept an eye on the matter. She had better dealings with Ice Magic compared to Minato.

"In the name of the Maou Serafall Leviathan, I, Minato Sahashi, will take Akitsu as my [Bishop]."

Placing the Piece on her chest, it was taken by Akitsu. She could feel the winter in her body.
Instead of the bitterness of the cold winter, it made way for a softer and gentler winter. She could
feel her power rushing through.

It felt like pieces broke from her and she enjoyed the softness. Sona remained close to prevent
anything but she saw nothing happening.

Kazehana did see something and a warm smile went over her face. Musubi had her mouth closed
by Yume while Uzume and Miya were anticipating what would happen next.

Akitsu could feel the broken crest disappear. She looked at Minato. Warmth came from him.
Before he could say anything else, she leaped from her feet. Her arms went around his neck and she
pressed a loving kiss on his face.

Behind her, the Icicle wings came out.

Akitsu wept openly from the feeling that she had finally done what had been denied her for so
long. Minato had his arms wrapped around her waist as he could feel another link growing in him.

"This is the ice of my pledge. Shatter the misfortunes of my Ashikabi!" Akitsu shouted as she let
him go. Tears of joy came from her face as Minato cupped her face.

Looking at her back, like the others, her wings were mixed with one of a Devil.

"Welcome to my Flock, Akitsu-san." She pressed her forehead against his as she could feel more in
her body coming through. It was like the Crest had suppressed her emotions for so long.

Kazehana had nearly melted into a poodle of goo when she watched the Sekirei of Ice winging
herself to her Ashikabi. She was swooning.

Uzume had a bigger look of hope on her face. In just twenty-four hours, he managed to do the
impossible. He brought Yume back from the dead and managed to wing Akitsu.
Miya was more surprised by it while Kagari had a look of mortification on his face. Yume had
released Musubi and both were ecstatic.

"Minato, that is incredible. It's your fourth one!" Musubi said while she jumped up and down.
Yume had a gentle smile on her face.

"I'd say you are indeed incredible."

Sona had blushed when she saw Minato. She clearer her throat.

"While this is all touching, I think it's best that you come down for a bit. I'd think that at the Sitri
hospital we can take a look at your Sekirei. Especially Akitsu-san, given her previous condition."

Minato nodded to her.

"That means practicing the Magical Circle. It won't be easy but I'll be training you all." Before
Minato could say anything else, the three remaining girls tackled him and hugged him to the
ground.

He laughed while he could feel their warm bodies. Four Sekirei in his Flock. Four Sekirei in his
Peerage.

Four more Sekirei that he would care for.

Scene skip

Takami Sahashi got out of the shower in her luxury apartment. After a long day of tending to
herself, she had worked up quite a sweat. The head scientist in MBI had a major meltdown when
she realized that her son had winged Kazehana.

After Minaka had sworn up and down, that he didn't know or had anything to do with the winging
of Kazehana, she had begrudgingly taken his word.

She had a very nice holiday and took nearly a week off when she saw a notification. The only time
she would hear from her work was if it involved her son and/or daughter.

Yukari was also in the city. She had hoped her offspring would have left the place.

Checking it, she found that Musubi had managed to be winged by Minato. Not that abnormal. She
would think that Mu-chan would be good for Minato. It wouldn't take long before Kazehana would
manage to defile Musubi.

Then two more notifications. Two things happened to Takami's eyes. They became dull and very
large at the same time.

Her mouth landed on the floor and she could thank the assholes who made the place soundproof.

"Number 8, Yume, winged by Minato Sahashi. Number 7, Akitsu, winged by Minato Sahashi." It
was a good thing she had another two days off because Takami Sahashi bluescreened when she
saw that.

She collapsed on the floor when she saw that.

Her son really loved to cause trouble for her.

Meanwhile, at MBI, Minaka Hiroto decided then and there. His son had to come over for a visit.
 He had to know how Minato managed to do the impossible.

Chapter End Notes

Well, this was a ride. I am very happy that I managed to finish this chapter within a
week.

I had a lot that I wanted to write out here and that I managed to do. Quite a lot to
unpack as well. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter.

Who of you saw Yume coming (out of Musubi?). Quite a twist wasn't it? Plus, the idea
of Akitsu being winged was also a nice extra.

Not much else to add. I am glad that I managed to finish it today. Work cranked up a
notch and I got a lot more to do.

The next update is on the anniversary update of this fic. 23/09/2022.

But at the end of this week, on Friday, Pillar Winged will see another update.

If you like this fic, I think you'll like that fic as well.

Please leave a review.

Saluut.
 A Devil deal with new problems
Chapter Summary

Minato sees a lot going in his life and changes that are coming in fast.

Good thing he has some help.

Chapter Notes

Hello everyone.

It's been a while. At least longer between when I wrote this chapter and when I
published this.

This is the anniversary chapter of this fic. Hard to believe that nearly a year has passed
between when I wrote this and now.

Or at least, that was our plan. Because the fifth chapter was written out before the
anniversary, the requester and I decided to publish this chapter before it and let this
serve as some sort of warmup.

I doubt that any of you guys would mind.

I started on this chapter early. My schedule just seemed to work out like that. So that is
why this chapter was written nearly three months before I would upload this chapter.

I came down with COVID after Graspop so I decided to write it out during my forced
hikikomori days.

Started on 25/06/2022

Ended on 11/07/2022

Published on 23/09/2022

See the end of the chapter for more notes

Minato found himself waking up in a comfortable mess. On his shoulders slept Kazehana and
Akitsu. Meanwhile, Yume and Musubi had taken up his stomach to sleep on. While it certainly
was good to have such fine examples of female beauty in a man's bed, it did weigh down on his
back.

Plus, the need to take a piss also became extremely needed.

This time, there was no time to be a gentleman. Pulling his limbs back, the four women in his bed
stirred.

"Darling." Kazehana could look sexy any time of the day.

"Sorry ladies but nature is calling." Racing down the stairs, Minato found the toilet luckily
unoccupied. The water came rushing out of his bladder as he felt his mind-melting. He could
barely hold back moaning.

When that was done, Minato zipped his pants up and went out. Before him, stood Homura. The
silver-haired man smirked at him.

"It looks like the Devil was on your heels." Minato rolled his eyes when he heard the pun.

"We do have to piss as well. You'd be surprised how human we are. Then again, you're an alien
and you're looking like a human to me."

The Sekirei had a fizzling feeling in his body as he settled a glare on the Devil.

"How do you know that I'm a Sekirei?"

"Not even denying it? I can smell that on you. I thought Uzume-chan might have told you. When I
came in this house, I smelled four different things." Minato said with a grin.

"Stone and sword. Fresh clothes. Frizzled wires. Smoldering embers." Homura found the way how
he described the original four members of the Inn to be very accurate.

"Humans don't smell like that unless they have a [Sacred Gear]. So it was all too easy to figure out.
And."

"Minato, can you come back upstairs?" The [King] heard his [Queen] talk. Minato walked back to
his room.

The Devil had always honed himself on his sharp instincts so feeling Homura wrap his hand
around Minato's wrist took him off guard. It appeared that training would be in order.

"I know you have reincarnated them. But what does that mean?" Grabbing the hand of Homura,
Minato used a technique that he got from Ajuka.

"I'll treat them as an Ashikabi as long the situation allows that. Which will be most of the time,
hopefully." Keeping the arm of Homura up, Minato sent a subtle glare to him.

"But when I speak as [King], I will demand obedience from them. A [King] who lets his servants
run over them isn't worthy of being called a [King]."

Homura pulled his arm back from it.

"So you expect them to govern over them? Like a tyrant over his subjects." Minato smelt the
embers in the hand.

"One of the rules in this house is no violence. Neither of us wants to take Miya up on that." Minato
didn't know why he was the one who had to be the responsible one. Yet, here he was.

"You're right about that."

"Authority without responsibility is tyranny. And autonomy without accountability is anarchy.

Something that I learned during my years as Devil. I get why you fear the treatment of your fellow
Sekirei. But rest assured, I'll treat them well. And now, I really have to get upstairs. I take that a
few of them are hungry for kisses."

With that said, Minato ran back upstairs. Homura looked at the guy.

"I don't think you'll have to worry about how he treats his Sekirei." Only now, Homura heard Miya
around him.

"And you think he'll treat them as they should be treated?" The Flame Sekirei asked the Pillar.

"I have been around his own master. The way she treated Minato will be the way how he treats his
own Peerage. The only question will be who else he wings."

Minato had barely entered the room before he got tackled by the four women.

Kazehana went first as she grabbed his face.

Her kiss was made of possessive love. She could feel her power running through her veins as she
enjoyed the feeling of Minato on her body. As soon as she was done, she had a luminescent blush
over her face. She looked absolutely adorable.

Before he could say anything else, Musubi was next. Her kiss wasn't like Kazehana. Full of love
and devotion were hers. She moaned in the kiss as she felt an arm around her. Minato thanked
Serafall in his mind as her rough treatment managed to deal with his [Rook].

Next was Akitsu who had the same softness. Minato compared the kiss to the freshly fallen snow
that one felt when that person went outside.

Yume was next. She was a mixture of Kazehana and Musubi. She loved the feeling of Minato
around her.

When she let him go, Minato had the same smile on his face.

"Well, I'm sorry that I dashed out but I really had to piss." Minato was honest and they could
understand that.

"Oh, I have to go as well." Musubi raced down. Yume shook her head when she watched the girl
she viewed as her little sister go downstairs.

"I'll go after her. I'll see you three at breakfast." Kazehana couldn't help but smile at the antics of
her Flock Mates.

"What are you going to do today, darling?"

The Wind Flower asked her Ashikabi.

"I have school today. When I'm back, we are going to see Ajuka-sama. Sona-sama informed me
last night that I don't need you to learn the magical circle."

Akitsu raised an eyebrow and gave voice to the question that plagued their minds.

"Oh? How come, Ashikabi-sama?"

"You are part of my Peerage. Even I had forgotten that as long that is true, you can travel with me
through magical circles. We really need to get looked at. Your body needs to adjust to the Evil
Piece in you, which made it possible for me to wing you, Yume-san is back from the dead and
Ajuka-sama is dying to figure out what the Ashikabi gene is."

Minato explained to them and they took that explanation as reasonable.

"That is if nothing happens today. Because I got a funny feeling." Minato had long learned to listen
to his instincts. It had saved his life more than once.

"Not funny, haha?" Kazehana asked as she had a gut feeling she knew what her Ashikabi was
talking about.

"No, Kazehana. The other kind of funny." His grave tone made it clear what she knew of him.

"You want any of us to come with you?" Akitsu asked, in concern. Minato shook his head.

"Nah, I rather want you to be safe. We don't know what would happen if you end up in a fight. If I
am in over my head, I'll give you a ring. So go easy on the liquor, Kazehana."

His [Queen] sighed when she heard him talk. She knew that he was right though.

'I hope that he does keep his promise. I see no issue in him sharing a bed. But I will be his first.'
Akitsu was a sharp woman and she knew exactly what her senior wanted.

"I'll go to see the other two. I'll tell them you'll come later." Minato would know to thank her later.

Pressing a kiss on her forehead, Minato smiled at Kazehana.

"Jealous?"

"Not really. I hope that you can keep your promise though. I want to be your first time."

This time, the kiss was on her lips.

"And I'll keep that promise. And if I find Sekirei, I'll wait until you see them."

Kazehana returned the forehead kiss.

"If you can help it. Mistakes happen and not all of us are as patient as I or the other girls have been.
We'll see how it goes."

She wanted to have more fun with her Ashikabi but knew that they had to get downstairs before
Miya grew suspicious.

Inside, the table had been set. Minato saw that Homura had taken his answer as good enough so he
just nodded to the Ashikabi.

There was a missing member though.

"Where is Uzume-chan?"

"She is still asleep. I take she had a rough night." Miya announced and Minato hoped that he could
help her with whatever it was that she needed.

"Give her my regards," Minato said as he continued to eat.

He had to be fast.

"You need to go somewhere, Minato?" The Ashikabi nodded.

"I need to go to Todai. I'll be home late." As soon as he was done, he kissed his wives goodbye and
walked out. Looking up to the sky, they would have a great day.

Scene skip

Minaka knew that the time between the time he could summon Minato and his mother coming
back to kick his ass was short.

But it wouldn't fit in his great plan if he would just call the Ashikabi.

Oh, that would be too easy. No, in the grand scheme of his Sekirei Plan, he would need to come up
with another plan.

This was the perfect time to send in his Discipline Squad. Unfortunately, he was rather limited in
his choice of Sekirei.

Karasuba was out given the fact of what Minato did. If she figured out that her eternal rival had
returned to the land of the living, she would drag Minato in here but not intact. So that was out.

Benitsubasa wasn't an option either. Natsuo might have been a loyal dog to MBI but he wasn't
exactly as great material as Ashikabi. The Red Sekirei had failed to attract her supposed Ashikabi
and had been extra prickly.

So the only logical option was Haihane. If the only option was a lazy and easily distracted, it meant
something was wrong.

Just like Benitsubasa, she hadn't managed to get winged to Natsuo. The Blue Sekirei had long
accepted her future Ashikabi's sexuality. Although, like many Sekirei, she could get winged to
someone else.

Minaka had summoned Haihane into his office a few minutes ago and she had now walked in.

"You called for me, Game Master?"

"Yes. I have an assignment for you. And just for you." Haihane yawned as she didn't like that idea.

"Can I just stay indoors?"

Minaka's smile scared the shit out of her.

"That is impossible. It is not a fighting assignment. I want you to spy on someone. Minato
Sahashi."

The picture of the Ashikabi didn't impress her at all.

"You want me to spy on this dropout loser idiot? Can't someone else do that?" Minaka knew as no
other that first impressions could be deceiving.

"This dropout loser has managed to get into Todai on his first try. And in a few days' time, he
managed to wing Number 3, Kazehana, Number 88, Musubi, Number 7, Akitsu, and Number 8,
Yume."

The mouth of Haihane had made contact with the ground.

"Wasn't Number 7 Scrapped and wasn't Number 8, I don't know? Dead?"

Minaka smiled as it would have roused her interest.

"Yes. So can you be a dear and spy a bit on him? And if it is possible, drag him to MBI? I
would love to have a discussion with him."

Haihane began to look up to her boss.

"I take you don't have a location for me."

"Try Todai. He has class today and from what I have seen on CCTV, he is going alone."

Crossing her arms, Haihane looked at him.

Neither she nor the Game Master noticed the small blush on her face.

"I don't know whether to call him brave or insane."

The CEO of MBI shared that sentiment.

"Maybe but I see you as the best option. Go and get him here." The Sekirei left and Minaka sat
back in his chair.

He hoped that Takami would forgive him for being his son to his company.

But it didn't add up now that Minaka had time to think.

From what his former lover told him, Minato was a spineless, shy and helpless boy. Yet, he
managed to wing Kazehana, Musubi, Yume, and Akitsu in the span of a few days.

And from what he had seen, Minato was shy, yes, that part must have come from somewhere but
he had confidence and resilience rarely seen.

His ex-wife wasn't one to tell lies but what if what she had seen, wasn't the truth? Even so, how did
Minato manage to bring back Yume and Akitsu?

There was more to Minato Sahashi than he had thought. And either it could prove to be a
wonderful boon to his Game or a liability.

And if he proved to be the latter, would there be a way to shut that problem down?

Only time would tell. But he felt that this Game of the Gods opened so much more.

Scene skip

Rooftops were an excellent way to spy on someone. Minato was all too easy to spot

Haihane felt more than just a picture. There was an attraction to him as Ashikabi. If he managed to
wing Three Single Numbers, he'd proven himself as powerful Ashikabi.

So when she got closer, she felt warmth coming through. And it got stronger when she felt Minato
coming into view.

Shaking her head, she knew better than just to wing herself on him. She wanted to see him.

And there would be no distractions as she had left her phone behind. She watched how Minato was
in class.
Frankly, she felt warm and fuzzy when she watched him.

As he sat outside, his eyes settled on hers. Haihane had her mouth fallen open as he gave her a
thumbs-up.

Did he see her from so far? If he did, he must have also recognized her and not seen her as a threat.

She would be sitting there and watching over him.

Scene skip

At MBI, Benitsubasa was pissed off beyond all belief. How long would it take to get a simple
human being? The Red Sekirei had long ignored what Haihane's original mission was.

Watch over Minato Sahashi and see if he could be brought into MBI.

But in her mind, she wanted to get Minato in so they could get back into seducing Natsuo. It had
been nearly impossible to get the guy to look at them.

Of course, Natsuo was gay.

But he was also an Ashikabi. And he was just her type.

When she got a call from Minaka, she lit up like a Christmas Tree.

"Alright, Red. You can go look for Haihane and Minato Sahashi but remember." The sounds of
destruction made it all too clear what the Red Sekirei really thought of his orders.

"I don't know why I bother. It would help if my employees would listen to me."

Minaka sighed as he knew that this couldn't go all that well.

Scene skip

Minato walked home after school was done. Even with an entire Game of sexy alien babes going
on, the university remained open. For how long would this be hidden?

It had taken eons for humanity to write off the Super Natural World as nothing more than legends.
And with magic, it remained hidden.

Only a select few humans knew of the existence of Angels, Devils, and Fallen Angels.

That wasn't now his concern. His eyes settled on the silver-haired girl. By wearing bandages over
her body, she did look cute.

Minato had long seen her but as she didn't make a hostile appearance or a hostile move, he left her
be.

Taking a walk, the place was quiet as he heard the noise of the city settle in the background.
Minato continued to walk through as he wanted to go back home to his Flock. Then a sharp noise
came through and he stopped right in time to see a violent pink flash land on the floor.

The street cracked as Minato's eyes settled on the destruction of the street.

Haihane, who had settled on a rooftop, cursed inwardly the vilest terms she could think of. She had
figured that she could come down on a street and ask Minato if he was interested in coming with
her.

Like civilized beings do. Instead, Benitsubasa came through and her actions were nothing more but
violent.

"Minato Sahashi." The Ashikabi remained quiet. It was enough to confirm it for Benitsubasa.

"Surrender. The Game Master demands it." Minato glared back at her.

"No." He simply answered. Standing up, she cracked her knuckles.

"Ah, good." Minato looked her over.

The idea that most Sekirei were stacked babes fell out the window as he saw Benitsubasa.

The Sekirei got the first strike as she aimed her fist right at Minato. She had expected to knock him
out just like that.

What she didn't expect was Minato grabbing her fist in his hand.

"Now, that was attempted assault. From here on, it's fair game."

Grabbing the skull of Benitsubasa, he smashed her to the ground.

Pain was all that she registered in her body. She saw how Minato hovered over her.

"Leave me alone. Do that and I'll leave you be."

"Never." Minato should have seen the fist coming that catapulted him in the air. Letting gravity do
its work, Minato landed on the ground as he saw the woman coming back.

"Oh, very well then." The leg was blocked by his leg as he withstood the blow. Benitsubasa didn't
believe this.

This guy managed to block two blows and tank a hit without looking broken.

"You're not human?"

"Neither are you." Minato simply said back as he let the woman try another tactic.

A roundabout kick was avoided by ducking. In a crouched position, Minato grabbed her waist. The
crushing caused all the wind to be taken out by Benitsubasa.

Haihane watched the fight and her mouth dropped open.

This Minato Sahashi proved to be full of surprises.

She had gotten closer to watching the fight but she didn't even think of helping out. She wanted to
see how this would go.

Benitsubasa tried to use her elbows to stop Minato from crushing her ribs but to no avail. Minato
ran her into a wall. When she was knocked in one, he grabbed her throat.

The backhand was brutal and she could hear a whistle going off in her head. She felt another punch
coming through her face. Minato let her throat go and his twin fist gave a savage blow.

When they had struck her face, he aimed for two lower ones.
A savage blow right on the face caused her to be dizzy.

But because Minato was so focused on his offensive, he didn't realize that she had kicked him
away. His back landed on the wall opposite to hers.

Despite the blow, Minato was in very much better shape than Benitsubasa.

When he got back, the Sekirei remained on the floor. Minato's [Evil] Piece had protected him from
most damage.

Benitsubasa didn't have that luxury. Her eyes turned around and they found Haihane.

"Haihane, about fucking time! What the hell are you doing?! Help me!" The other Sekirei raised an
eyebrow and crossed her arms.

"Help you? Fat chance." The Red Sekirei looked appalled by the behavior of her supposed squad
mate.

"You have to help me! I can't defeat this guy!"

The Sekirei shrugged on that remark.

"That's on you. I was just about to ask this guy to come with me. You are the one who started this
fight."

She looked shocked by that. Minato's eyes went from Benitsubasa to Haihane.

"You do believe that I am not inclined to go with you? Not after what your friend has done here."
Benitsubasa scoffed at that remark.

"She isn't my friend. She is my squadmate." Haihane had written Benitsubasa off as a tsundere. But
what Minato said didn't worry her.

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to beat the shit out of your squadmate. After I am done, you
can leave with her."

Haihane wasn't sure if she wanted to leave. She had made a better expression on Minato compared
to Benitsubasa.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding me."

The Sekirei veered up and she began to get closer to Minato. She didn't move an inch from her spot
as she used her fists on Minato.

He was able to fight back but this time, his fists were blocked.

Due to the fight, the Red Sekirei didn't feel something warm in her heart. Unlike the soft fizzling,
like with Natsuo, she felt even more.

She felt like she was right next to a bonfire.

When she had his arm in a lock, Benitsubasa lost her footing and she fell down in front of him. Due
to his own standing, Minato went right with her.

Their lips brushed and her eyes shot open. Her wings came right behind her.
"Palm of my pledge crush the stones torturing my Ashikabi!" Minato had his mouth dropped open
as he watched how the Sekirei was now knelt before him.

She had been blushing and muttering.

"I. no. I can't. No, I will not. Am I really? No, no, no, Natsuo! I wanted Natsuo. Not this one.
Natsuo, please forgive. No, I can't. no, this is."

Haihane had found the show nothing more than amusing and she had found it the most entertaining
thing she had ever seen.

"Well, it looks like Minaka can now forget about his Discipline Squad. I have seen who you really
are. And I don't think I'll be leaving you now." Minato's eyes settled on hers.

"Even if you wanted to leave, I am not letting you. I want answers. And I doubt that this one here."
Pointing his finger at Benitsubasa, "will give me any."

Haihane smirked as she looked at Benitsubasa.

Minato was right. There would be no answers from the girl.

"Well, I am coming with you. Oh and for the record, I'm Haihane. That washboard on the ground
is Benitsubasa. Pleased to meet you, Ashikabi-sama."

"Ashikabi?" Minato asked in disbelief. Before he could protest, Haihane moved.

Grabbing his shirt, Haihane pressed her lips on Minato's. Unlike with the brief touch of
Benitsubasa, this time, it was a full locked-on kiss.

"Wire claws of my pledge tear apart the guards imprisoning my Ashikabi!"

When the Sekirei let go, Minato was a bit dumbfounded by the fact that Haihane had just winged
herself on Minato despite the fact that he wasn't ready for that.

"Haihane, are you out of your mind? You just winged yourself on this hapless loser/nerd/ugly
boy." Minato just turned to Benitsubasa.

"Jeez, thanks for the vote of confidence." Minato shot back while Haihane shrugged.

"You are in Todai, you got a few Sekirei as well, you're strong. And you're not homosexual. So I
take you over my previous prospect."

The [King] could feel a migraine hitting his forehead.

"You know what. You can come with me. I do think I'll have to explain this to my other Sekirei."
Benitsubasa stood up as she glared at him.

"Wait a damned second here! You're not a human."

The Devil turned back and he smiled at her.

"You're right. I'm not." Minato opened his wings behind him.

"I'm a Devil. But we will have that talk later."

Scene skip
Minaka took off his glasses and cleaned them. When his eyes settled on the screen, he saw that he
lost again two to Minato Sahashi.

His son really proved to give him so many issues. And most likely, Haihane must have forgotten to
tell Minato that Minaka wanted to see him.

Which put the Game Master in a real tight spot. He could send Karasuba although the Black
Sekirei was a difficult piece to move on the board and even if she got close, the rest of the Flock
knew her. Plus, his son was no fool.

As soon he got close, it would end badly.

Miya was another option although he doubted that the Pillar would even entertain him. She would
cut him down and she wouldn't get Minato to go to MBI.

The last option was to send the boy's mother. While that could be done as she was his employee, he
doubted that he would get away scot-free. At least, his former lover wouldn't kill him but it would
get close enough.

And the idea of hacking into Minato's phone proved to be impossible. For some reason, he kept
getting blocked. Whoever wrote the firewall of that device was out of this world.

Were there geniuses out there who put his and that of Matsu to shame?

At least for now, he could put his genius to mind.

Haihane, too amused by what happened, and Benitsubasa, too stunned, forget about telling Minato
Minaka wants to see him...forcing Minaka to have to decide whether to send Karasuba,
communicate through Miya, or send Takami since, for some strange reason (his phone being made
by devils) Minaka can't hack into Minato's phone to contact him directly, despite MBI's advanced
technology...none of the options actually appealing to Minaka for various reasons.

Scene skip

Minato came back home with his two latest additions. He beeped Kazehana ahead that he got two
others who clearly didn't understand any sort of patience.

Benitsubasa had bugged him the entire time about telling him what he meant by being a Devil.

Minato had shut her up good when he gave her a threatening glare.

When he got back home, the door slid open and in the hallway, his entire Flock stood waiting for
him.

Clearly, the four ladies weren't exactly pleased with his past transgressions.

Uzume stood back. Taking out Pocky, she didn't want to miss this spectacle.

Kazehana was appointed to be the spokesperson for her sister-wives.

She had her arms crossed and gave a light glare to him.

Yume was a bit softer towards Minato as she looked the two girls over. Meanwhile, Musubi was
glowering. Akitsu had a slight downwards look.

"Care to explain yourself, Minato?"

The Ashikabi had his hands up.

"An accident. And a forced one."

Pointing a thumb at Benitsubasa, Minato decided to make her suffer as well.

"She attacked me, I kicked her butt and she came close to me where we kissed. That was enough to
get winged." The eyes of Kazehana slid over to Haihane.

"And you?"

"Well, given my prospect of Ashikabi that I had, he's a better choice. And well, there was a
genuine reaction to him. Same as for the washboard by the way."

The spluttering and muttering of Benitsubasa were enough to give herself away but she turned to
Haihane.

Before she could destroy the Inn, a demonic presence found its way into their living room.

"Now, this is very interesting. Am I correct in assuming you two are members of the Discipline
Squad?"

Haihane looked at Miya and she could feel shivers going down her spine.

"Former members. Now, our Ashikabi said that he is also a Devil. He refused to give any
explanation when we got here. So can someone tell us what he meant with that?"

"Yes. I do think I should explain that yes. And you can follow me. We'll tell the entire story there.
Miya, can we borrow your living room?"

The landlady nodded to Minato but before she let him pass, Miya stood in his way.

"I see no problem in explaining to your Flock what is going on. But after this, you are going to
make an appointment with MBI about this. Those two were part of their dogs and I do not want any
problems at my doorstep. Is that understood?"

Minato nodded to her once.

"Loud and clear. Will do." In the room, Minato took his seat at the table as Kazehana and Yume
gathered next to him. Akitsu and Musubi took a seat to his right.

Benitsubasa and Haihane on his left side. His eyes circled on them.

But they didn't miss Uzume who didn't want to miss this spectacle.

Oh, Minato really began to like her.

"Now, this is going be a story that will sound insane. But before you say anything, about a few
weeks ago, I didn't think aliens existed. So keep that in your head. I'd like it if you have questions,
you either wait." He sent a meaningful glare to Benitsubasa.

"Or you'll be civil about it," Haihane admitted. She began to like her Ashikabi more and more.

One explanation later.

"Holy shit." The two newest members said in unison as they heard the story of Minato.
"Yeah, that was also my reaction. Hard to believe that exists right?" Kazehana said as she watched
her two latest Flock Members.

"And you have reincarnated those four into your Peerage?" Minato nodded to Benitsubasa's
question.

"Indeed. Kazehana is my [Queen], Yume-san and Musubi-chan are my [Rooks] and Akitsu-san is
my [Bishop]."

"And you intend to reincarnate us as Peerage members as well?" Haihane didn't really care about
too many things.

But when she heard about this. This whole story, it sounded like it came out of fantasy.

"Only if you so desire. Even besides that, I'll have to figure out what Piece I'll give you. And
unfortunately, you two will have to exercise patience."

Minato announced.

"What? Why?!" Benitsubasa shouted, appalled by the reaction of Minato.

"Because. I brought Yume-san back from the dead and I made it possible to wing Akitsu-san. Sona-
sama reminded me that I don't need to teach my Sekirei the Magical Circle. I can take them with
me. And we are already running a bit late for my appointment with Ajuka-sama."

As if on cue, Miya walked into the room.

"Before you leave, Minato. You made a promise."

"Right. Does either of you have the phone number of the CEO? I don't want to bother mum with
this."

That took a few of the women for a loop.

"Your mother?" Haihane asked.

"In case you forgot, Takami Sahashi is my mother. While I haven't seen my mother in ten years, I
much rather deal with Minaka. I can't really face her given the lies that I sold her. That's why."

It was like a lightbulb went off at Haihane's head.

"Oh, right. That was something that Minaka asked me to do. But I forgot." Minato shuddered when
he heard her talk like that.

"Oh, I hope that'll be all." Minato took out the phone and rang Minaka's personal number.

"Hello, hello. Minaka Hiroto speaking. Genius, CEO of MBI and the Game Master of the Sekirei
Plan."

"You can add certified whack job to that list." Nearly everyone in the room either snickered or
giggled at Minato's dry remark.

The pause gave Minato the perfect time to introduce himself.

"My name is Minato Sahashi. I heard that you wanted to see me, Minaka Hiroto."
"Ah, Minato-kun. My newest source of uncertainty in this grand plan."

Minato already felt tired talking to this guy.

"Cut the crap. Minaka, you want to see me given the miracles that I performed." The Four Devils
knew that Minato made that pun on purpose.

"Yes, indeed. Sahashi-kun, can you come to see me pronto at MBI Headquarters?"

Minato eyed the watch on his left wrist.

"Eh, no. I have a few appointments and I'll have my evenings filled. And I'm not going to that
tower. Can't you find a place somewhere around your tower? It ain't healthy to be locked up in that
place."

The sputtering that he heard from Minaka was something he took as okay.

"Great. You got my number. I'll see you on Saturday." Closing the call, everyone looked at him as
the [King] had grown a second head.

"What? I dealt with lunatics before. The best way is to lay down ground rules and force them to
play along. Now, you four, hop in the circle. We are already late." Minato turned to Miya who had
a gentle smile.

"Miya, can I ask you to watch over Haihane and Benitsubasa? I doubt that I'll be home on time. If
at all."

The landlady nodded to him.

"I'll see that they are settled. Have a nice trip."

Kazehana clung to Minato while his left hand touched Akitsu. Despite her face, she was scared
about this trip.

Musubi was glomping Yume as they felt the energy.

"Thank you."

And just like that, the circle closed and the Devil had left with his Peerage.

"What have we thrown ourselves in?" Benitsubasa muttered in the room.

Uzume didn't share her sentiment. She looked at where Minato stood.

'You might be a Devil but I think you might just be a saving Angel.'

Scene skip

Kazehana had no real clue what to expect from an office of a Maou like Ajuka Beelzebub. Yet, she
came to find that whatever this facility was, it eerily reminded her of MBI.

And judging from the reactions of her Flock Mates, they shared that sentiment. Minato was either
blissfully unaware or just ignored it.

"Ah, Minato-sama. Good to see you again."

An older Devil sat down, in front of a computer. Musubi thought that the man saw Minato as a
Messiah. Did she know that the system that Minato converted into was now used by nearly every
Devil in society?

"Likewise, Stephen. I apologize for my tardiness." The man, who had light skin and black hair that
stretched on his back, tied up in a ponytail, laughed it away.

"Do not worry, my boy. Ajuka-sama was caught up in his experiments again. If you were on time,
you'd have spent two hours here." Kazehana wondered if most Devils spoke so brazenly over their
masters.

Then again, the Wind Flower didn't detect any sort of disrespect towards his master.

"Is he free now?"

The eyes of Stephen went over the four ladies. Long used to beauty, he found that Minato certainly
picked up weird pieces.

"Of course, you know the way. Good luck." Minato raised an eyebrow as he wanted to know what
Stephen was talking about.

"Grayfia-sama and Serafall-sama informed him about your." He was looking for the right word
"situation. He was really looking forward to you visiting him."

Minato shuddered as he knew what that meant.

"Thank you for the warning, Stephen." He walked through the gates with his Sekirei following
him. They wondered what that could mean.

The Devil in the seat continued to look at Minato.

'You're not even in a month in the human realm and you already took four Aliens. You certainly
have your habits picked up from your master.'

Minato didn't say a word when they passed through the gates as he guided Kazehana, Musubi,
Yume, and Akitsu through the halls.

The place was quiet as you expected from an office.

Eventually, a giant door was where he halted. Turning back to his Flock, his eyes turned serious.

"Allow me to remind you four. Behind this door, is Ajuka Beelzebub-sama. One of the Four
Maou's. Leader of the Devils. Kazehana already met my own Master. This man is on the same
level as Serafall-sama. I expect all of you to be on your best behavior. Weirdness, Ajuka-sama
tolerates, disrespect, he does not. Am I understood?"

The four Ladies nodded.

Minato knocked on the door and it opened. It looked like a normal desk but Kazehana guessed this
was just the front. That the real laboratory was downstairs and there was enough equipment to link
them up to watch over them.

"Ah, Minato-kun. Glad you could finally make the visit."

A young man that appeared to be very attractive and intelligent sat behind a desk.
His green hair was combed back and light blue eyes shined at Minato. He appeared to be a few
years older than the young man but Kazehana knew that this man was most likely hundreds of
years older.

"A pleasure to be here again, Ajuka-sama." The Ultimate Class Devil stood up and ruffled Minato's
hair like he was an unruly school boy.

"You don't have to be so tense. I know you after all." His eyes had an uncommon shine as he
watched the group around him.

"So these lovely ladies are your Sekirei? All of them?"

Kazehana grinned and decided she wanted to see her Ashikabi squirm.

"Oh, no. Minato-kun here decided to wing two Sekirei just a few hours ago." Ajuka's eyes went
from her to Minato.

"I did wing them a few hours ago but I have not reincarnated them yet. That'll take some time. I am
here for all of my Sekirei because the Evil Piece system has done something to them."

"We cannot discuss this standing. There are seats around." Minato sat down with his Sekirei who
now understood that this was an occasion where he was not Ashikabi but a [King] over his
subjects.

Minato explained what the Evil Pieces did on his Sekirei when he reincarnated them.

"So let me see if I miss anything here. Kazehana-san felt her full power unlocked, out of Musubi-
san, Yume-san came and you managed to undo the issue on Akitsu-san. Is that correct?" Minato
nodded when he was done.

"That does leave me with another question. I hope that maybe you ladies can answer this." Minato
nodded to them as Ajuka asked them something that haunted him for years.

"Minato-kun was reincarnated. Now, usually, the Evil Piece overwrites human biology but it is
incapable of doing that to other magical beings. There are plenty of hybrids due to this. But that is
beside the point. What exactly is an Ashikabi?"

"Ajuka-sama, permission to speak?" Kazehana asked. Ajuka's eyes settled on the Wind Flower.

He liked Kazehana immediately and shared the sentiment of Grayfia. She would be very good for
Minato.

"Ashikabi are humans with unique genes that give them the possibility of winging a Sekirei. From
what has been believed, Ashikabi are descendants of aliens that were on earth millennia ago."
Ajuka never heard of that but he didn't take that news as surprising.

The Great War caused that anything on the human side was something of an afterthought.

"It is what made it possible for Ashikabi to wing us. We are most likely not the only Sekirei out
there. But I doubt that we should worry about them. What we have in Shinto Teito is a bigger
concern."

Ajuka nodded to Kazehana.

"If it is alien, that would explain why we had never seen anything like it. It drove us mad as we had
never figured out what Minato-kun was. Thank you, Kazehana-san."

"Oh, Ajuka-sama! I have a question." Musubi raised her hand. Minato wanted to bury his head in
his hands but Ajuka laughed it off.

"Go right ahead, Musubi-san."

"You said that Evil Pieces overwrites DNA. Did the same happen to us? I can still use my powers.
Just like Akitsu-san and Kazehana-san." Ajuka shook his head.

"No, most likely, you four and the rest of Sekirei that Minato-kun will reincarnate, will be most
likely hybrids. Half Sekirei, half Devil. I do have a few small tests for you given what happened."
Summoning what appeared to be a small computer, Ajuka took out a needle.

"I will need to take a look at all of you. As you were his first, Kazehana-san," Showing her arm,
Ajuka calmly inserted a needle right into her skin.

It didn't hurt as much as Kazehana would have guessed.

The Maou began to look over the DNA of Kazehana.

"Ah, I see. As I suspected. The Evil Piece unlocked a huge amount of power in you. Is something
that would have caused this to happen to you?" Kazehana didn't know if she had to be honest but
when she felt a warm hand on her shoulder, Minato nodded to her.

"You can tell him. Don't worry."

The Wind Flower took a deep breath.

"Sekirei unlock their full potential when they are winged. Especially to an Ashikabi that they
genuinely react to."

Ajuka's eyes flickered up to Kazehana.

"And what exactly is driving your power? For us, Devils, having power is what drives us. We all
have something like that." Kazehana's jaw tightened

"Love. Sekirei are beings that run on love. Our power is getting shaped by how stronger we get."
Ajuka raised an eyebrow at that.

"Well, if you combine the strong feelings of love and the strong feelings of power as Devil, I think
your Peerage is going to be one that'll be debated for centuries. Minato-kun, am I correct in
understanding that the Pieces you used as [Queen], [Rook], and [Bishop]."

Minato scratched his cheek.

"Yes but."

"But what?"

The Ashikabi took a deep breath

"Ajuka-sama, is Kazehana done? Because Musubi-chan and Yume-san. Well, they took the same
[Rook] Piece in. I still have a [Rook] Piece." Ajuka rarely heard something so surprising.

"Oh? Really now. That is unheard of." After taking out the needle and giving a bandage to
Kazehana, his attention went to the two.

"There must have been a reason for that." The reactions of the two made him doubt what happened
to them.

"I know it is not an easy topic but I do have to know what happened to you two, to prevent
something else, from happening."

Yume voiced the story.

"In very short terms. I died by saving Musubi's life. I gave up my core to save hers. And Minato-
san brought me back."

Minato elaborated.

"I called Sona-sama. From what she saw, the Core of Yume reacted violently to the Piece. It got
copied by the Core. So they have the same Evil Piece."

Ajuka smirked. That Sona would be his successor one day.

"Oh, that explains a lot. You two, I like to see you two hooked up on this." The two nodded and
their needles went in.

Both had good pain resistance.

"Ah, yes. I see you here. As Minato and Sona guessed, Yume-san, you have the Piece copied from
Musubi-san." Ajuka said.

"Is that concerning?" Yume asked, forgetting her manners for a second.

Ajuka shook his head.

"No. Evil Pieces can bring back a dying being. Frankly, that is not what happened. You lived in
Musubi. The Piece gave you another body. Plus, it mutated on the spot." Ajuka scratched his
cheek.

"From what I see, neither of you got any major issues. I do advise you to stay together for a bit. We
don't know what the future holds but I doubt that it'll be nefarious. It is the first time that aliens
were made into Devils but your biology is close enough to ours so it should work out."

Yume got curious.

"What do you mean with that, Ajuka-sama?"

The Maou stifled a laugh.

"Despite what some say, many Super Natural Beings are very similar. You could say that humanity
is the default setting and all Beings evolved from them. Given the fact that you are nearly identical
to humans, it shouldn't prove an issue."

After he was done with the [Rooks], his attention turned to Akitsu.

"So what was your story?"

Akitsu gave him a cold stare and just said one word.
"Scrapped."

"Scrapped?" Ajuka repeated as he looked at Minato for advice.

"Akitsu-san was a Scrapped Number. Incapable of being winged. When I reincarnated her, I made
it possible for her to become Winged." Ajuka was surprised to see that matter.

"Let us take a look at you."

As soon his eyes shined over the information, he was pleasantly surprised to see what the Evil
Pieces did for those Sekirei.

"Ah, yes. It turns out that the Evil Piece has caused you to restore your body. You're safe now and I
think this is enough." Turning to the four ladies, his words had to be taken as gospel.

"The Evil Piece inside you can prove to be a huge boon. Minato-kun can most certainly teach you
how to unlock its full potential. You will be an extremely unique case but a case that I would love
to see grow. Now, Minato-kun, can I talk to you in private for a few minutes?"

Wondering what the Maou wanted from him, Minato nodded. Getting asked that from Ajuka would
be the same as being ordered by Serafall.

"Of course." The eyes of Ajuka turned to the door. It had opened and Stephen had come on the
request.

"You called me, Beelzebub-sama?"

"Yes, Stephen. Could you take the ladies inside the hall and make sure they'll stay there? I need a
few minutes with Minato-kun." When the women were out the door, Ajuka let his cheerful
demeanor go. He hadn't shared the news with Serafall or Sirzechs.

Or with anyone at all.

He knew that when they found out what the Sekirei Plan contained, they would want to pull
Minato out.

And unlike their younger sisters, Minato didn't have the backing of his parents.

Ajuka knew Minato well enough. If they told him to move, he would have obeyed them.

It was something that both Grayfia and he were working on. Like many others, they had a soft spot
for the Pawn. In fact, Ajuka found him to be one of the greatest geniuses that he ever had the
pleasure of working with.

Yet, Minato lacked the often cold and callous way that was so often seen in geniuses.

Ajuka could pass for a psychologist if he ever wanted to. Minato had been a shy, reclusive, and
often scared kid when he was taken in.

The decade that he lived with Serafall had done wonders for his confidence. Shyness would always
be a part of his psyche but a spine and the actions to back them up had turned him into a delightful
young man.

Yet, the orders of Serafall were absolute. And Ajuka knew that wasn't an option. Minato had to see
this plan through.
"What I am going to tell you, is confidential. You can't share this with anyone." Minato looked into
the eyes of Ajuka.

"Not even Serafall-sama?"

"Especially Serafall. Minato, I have done some digging on MBI. I take you might be aware that
Minaka Hiroto used the vastly superior technology of the Sekirei to build his conglomerate
company that funds the Sekirei Plan. I have no clue what exactly he wants to do. Or even what the
so-called prize is that is made up."

Minato could feel his mouth drop open.

One of the greatest geniuses and he couldn't crack it.

"I believe that Minaka is what humans would call 'old school'. He knows that some things are best
left in your head. And that is what he did. He didn't write down anywhere or told anyone about the
Stages of the Sekirei Plan. Right now, the first stage will be concluded when 90% of all Sekirei are
winged."

Minato nodded to Ajuka as he was well on his way to getting a few other Sekirei as well.

"I don't know what exactly he has in mind but I can make a guess. He wants to change Shinto Teito
into a battlefield." Minato felt the earth open beneath him and his head was tolling.

"If he does that, he'll turn the city into a bloodbath. I have seen the Sekirei fight. They're good."

Ajuka nodded to him.

"In the rules of the Sekirei Plan, it is not allowed to use Sekirei to fight human beings. Although I
doubt that some would comply with those rules."

Minato's mouth became as dry as the Nevada Desert.

"This can't happen. We have to stop him." Ajuka sighed as he looked at the [Pawn].

A sense of righteousness and justice was implanted in him from the day he was born. Nothing
would get it out of his body.

"Unfortunately, that is where the problems lie. As you are aware, we can't just get in without a
good reason. You studying there is one thing. We marching in to check on you isn't an issue either.
But destroying MBI, that would cause the Fallen Angels and Angels to take a good look around."

Minato knew where Ajuka was going.

"The Great War."

"Things have been tense for centuries. It doesn't take much to tip the balance. With Kyoto and
Kuoh around, it might cause even bigger disasters. And while the most sensible matter would be to
call you home until this blows over, I doubt this will be a good option."

Minato let Ajuka speak.

"Minato-kun, in the decade that I followed you, you are the best example of a young man that I can
think of. While it is the safest route to get you out of that mess, you being there is already throwing
a wrench into Minaka's plans. You can stop him."
Minato felt his face lit up and look at a man that he saw as his master.

"You really think so, Ajuka-sama?"

"We can't back you up with manpower, Minato-kun. But we can back you up with information.
This is a war. One that is now beginning. Find your allies in the city. Even if they are not the ones
you'd pick for a Rating Game, you will need those who are willing to fight next to you. Look past
their flaws and look at their potential."

Ajuka had seen a War in his life and he knew how to prepare the young ones.

Minato was perfect for a War of his own.

Those who truly wanted to be in war, have never truly been in one.

Minato wouldn't want to go to war but he could sure as hell give them one.

"Thank you, Ajuka-sama."

The Maou gave him a light smile.

"You're welcome, Minato. Now, if you need something?"

"I'll give you a call. Promised. Thank you for the help. Is there something else?"

Ajuka shook his head.

"Nothing else, my boy. Now, don't keep those ladies waiting." When Minato let himself out, Ajuka
overlooked the beautiful, artificial lake behind him.

Rebuild from the memories of the Black Continent, the lake was named after it.

Lake Tanganyika, whatever the meaning was, it had been lost in time.

Minato had enough common sense to call the Maou when he needed their help. His pride wasn't as
bad as many young Devils.

Ajuka chalked it up to him being a human being and servant.

He just hoped that it would be enough to see it through.

Scene skip

The evening had been going well if Miya was to guess.

Karasuba clearly hadn't been able to corrupt the two of the Discipline Squad as she had done
before. They lacked the sheer brutality, nihilism, and bloodlust that the Black Sekirei carried.

Uzume and Kagari both had helped ease the two in.

It was a simple note that Haihane was tons more agreeable compared to Benitsubasa who was
often chomping on the food and then ran off.

Homura went right after her to prevent any damage from being done.

Miya could feel the disturbance in her Inn. The shout of Minato was reassuring.
"We're back!"

In the living room, where they left, Minato and his four Sekirei had gathered again.

"Welcome back," Miya came walking out of the kitchen.

Watching over the five, Minato looked happy and relieved from the visit.

"So how did it go?" Miya asked and the smile of the [King] told her enough.

"We're all in the clear. They are safe and Ajuka-sama doubts there'll be any complications." Now,
he said that word, he wanted to ask something to Miya.

"Miya-san, I have been meaning to ask. Do you allow modifications to a room?" Miya raised an
eyebrow when she heard those words.

"It hangs on what those modifications would be. I'll hear you out at the least."

"Can I buy a bed?" Minato requested and Miya raised an eyebrow at his request.

"That wouldn't be an issue although you have to tell me why though." Minato looked at the four
women behind him. Haihane had walked back into the room. She would wait until her Ashikabi
was done talking.

"I feel my back is killing me. A mattress and springs would do wonders for me. Especially given
the fact that I'll have multiple Sekirei." Miya sighed as she heard his reasoning.

"Oh, very well. As long you'll keep in mind my rules about it. Only reincarnated Sekirei have the
right to share your bed."

That deflated Haihane to a degree he hadn't seen before.

"What? Are you telling me that I can't have his bed after he just left?" Miya's head craned in an
eerily slow way to the Sekirei.

The Hannya mask appeared behind her.

"Those are the rules. If you had waited before you winged yourself, you wouldn't be in this
predicament." Haihane's focus shifted to her Ashikabi.

"Well, in that case, reincarnate me. It was never even a question for me."

"No." Minato shot her hopes down immediately.

"What? Why not?"

Minato talked like a [King] instead of Ashikabi.

"Even if you are resolved to take an Evil Piece, I need time to figure out what sort of Evil Piece I
am going to give you. That and the fact that I have already four Peerage Members who I am in
need of training in several things. Magic, fighting, spells, other things. I do not have the time now
to take you in if I don't know. Those words are final."

Grabbing him by his shirt, the Sekirei was a bit surprised and shocked to see Haihane talking like
that.
"What do you know? What gives you the right?"

Grabbing her wrist, Minato exercises pressure on Haihane. She let him go and she was forced to
kneel.

"You should have paid attention to my story. Ashikabi is a partner. [King] is master. This is a
matter of Devils. If you want to join my Peerage, I welcome you. But it will be on MY terms.
Which will be after I am done with teaching the basics to the four behind you and until I figured
out what Piece is best for you."

Haihane veered up. The glare made it all too clear that she hadn't figured it out.

"As [King], I demand obedience from you. Am I understood that'll be my decision in this? You and
your friend winged yourselves on me. I do not see a problem with that but you'll have to wait until I
am done."

"How long will I have to wait?"

Minato knew that the answer was not the one she would like but he had deserved some
comeuppance.

"At least, a week. I'll need four evenings for the Evil Pieces here, plus the Magic I'll have to teach
them. Plus, school. Speaking of which." Turning to his Peerage, Minato scratched his cheek.

"To avoid similar incidents, Kazehana, would you be so kind to walk me from and back to school?"

The Wind Flower lightened up from that request while her sister's wives were downcast from that.

"Of course, darling." Looking back at the three, she came up with a sympathetic plan.

Head Wife she would be, the kind she would be as well.

"Do you mind if I ask the others if they would be interested?"

Minato followed her line of thought.

"I doubt you'll have to ask though. I don't mind if you girls do that but you have to take turns. Two
of you will be unbelievable enough."

Although Minato wouldn't care about the looks he'd get. He wanted to be safe.

"Now, this is all lovely but it's late. It's long past everyone's bedtime." Miya shut down any more
talks of that and she thought it'd be best that everyone would get some sleep.

"You're right about that, Miya. Although I ask, where is Benitsubasa?"

The door slid open and Minato could hear the shout from Homura.

"Miya, is that idiot of an Ashikabi back? He can take over." Minato raced downstairs to see
Homura standing with a package that appeared to be Benitsubasa.

It looked like she was lightly cooked. His eyes circled at Homura who put his hands up.

"She wanted to destroy private property. I had to contain her." Minato looked very exhausted.

"Thank you, Homura. I owe you one. Now, Miya-san had just announced we need some sleep and
I'm going to teach her and Haihane some common sense tomorrow."

Just like the Ashikabi, Homura felt exhausted.

Yawning, he stretched out and walked to his room. Minato shook his head.

He really picked up the weird ones. Scooping up Benitsubasa, Minato walked back to the room that
he had also rented where he would put his Sekirei that couldn't share his bed.

Haihane had followed him with the rest of his Flock.

"This will be your room until I figured out what Piece I give you." Haihane could feel a shiver
going down her spine.

Kissing her on the lips, she got into a little bit of a better mood as Minato left her.

She just hoped it'd be enough.

Turning to Benitsubasa, she laid down right next to her.

'Like I would ever leave you alone, washboard.' She was tired and the warmth of another body
would be enough to hopefully give her some sleep.

Scene skip

"This feels weird."

"It's like there is less of Minato-sama."

"Not a bad experience."

"It's warm though."

Minato had summoned a bed already for him and his Devils to sleep in.

Magic was such a convenient thing to have. He loved to have that magic that helped him.

"I really need some support. And with this, it's easier to work things through." If he could, Minato
would pray that he didn't up with 15 Peerage members before he left the Inn.

Because fifteen women in his bed would be too much of a good thing.

They had resumed their usual positions though.

"It'll take some time to get used to. Although it'll be weird if you'll get the others in bed. After all,
not all of us are what you call gifted."

Minato rolled his eyes.

"If you believe me that shallow, I doubt you would have ever fallen for me."

Kazehana smiled at him as she heard him talk.

"Well, we think that you have done well on them. Despite them being a bit weird. We can worry
about them later. Right now, I think we all need some sleep. Good night."

Minato couldn't move one bit in his bed as his limbs were restrained. Yet, he closed his eyes and
let Morpheus claim him.

The next few days were going to be exhausting enough.

Scene skip. A few days later.

"Very good, Akitsu. Keep your focus. You are adapting very well to this." The slight praise was
enough to cause Akitsu to bloom open. The slightest hint of a smile befitted her face as Minato
watched over her.

The [Bishop] Piece did wonders on her. From all four, she picked up magic the best.

That wasn't to say that the Pieces were lost on the others either.

But their reincarnation proved to come with difficulties.

Kazehana proved to have most of them.

While his first Sekirei and Peerage Member did wonderful on the abstract capabilities of infusing
elemental magic with her Wind Talent, she proved to be lacking on other fronts. Not to a degree
that it bothered him but enough that it bothered her.

While offensive magic wasn't an issue, she did have problems with the Magical Circle, small
healing spells, or basically anything that didn't involve violence.

She had tried to copy from Akitsu by reading a book but found that it proved to be not as effective.

The snuggles she got from Minato to cheer up made her feel a bit better. Especially if he told her
that it was by doing.

He thanked the Maou down below that Yume had taken away to her Piece as a fish does to water.
Small basic spells, extreme strength, toughness, and a way to fight made Minato think she would
be better suited as [Queen] or [Bishop].

Yet, he was content with how she took the [Rook] Piece and she proved to be a huge help to
Musubi. His second servant really had problems with the magical bits. [Rooks] always took longer
to learn about the way to fight like that.

Her personality as a huge klutz and easily distracted didn't help. Minato thanked that Yume was
able to step in. Given the experience, she had with Musubi and as fledging Devil herself, Yume
could teach Musubi.

What the [Rooks] did get through was using their amount of extra power. Yume was impressed by
how their force became even wilder as they matched with Minato.

He had set up a rigorous schedule for the Sekirei.

There was an evening for strength training, [Rooks], magical training [Bishops], and speed training
[Knights].

Even without a [Knight], he still kept up with the schedule. Kazehana as [Queen] had to go all
three evenings with the training. While it was a lovely idea at first, Minato became rough on his
training.

All too often he had to carry Kazehana back home after they went for a run. He was merciless in
the fact that he didn't mind carrying her back, even after she puked her dinner out.
Even without a night of training, Minato still expected his Sekirei to work on the magic bits where
they didn't need him for.

Miya had rarely seen someone which such a good work ethic.

Of course, the Sekirei could enjoy rewards with him.

He didn't forget about his other Sekirei though. Haihane and Benitsubasa had seen what it meant to
be a Devil.

They also informed him about his ability with Sekirei.

Benitsubasa was a Power Type like Musubi and Haihane fought with claws. Her gauntlets with
claws proved to be formidable weapons. Minato did enjoy the fights of her though. He had trained
with Haihane personally to see how she would fight and react.

Unlike Musubi who was a fledging warrior, the two knew how to fight.

He liked Haihane more though given her calmer nature and friendlier attitude towards him.

Because he had already fought Benitsubasa, he let Musubi have ten minutes of fun with her. The
red head learned the difference between a Sekirei and a Devil.

While they did show as competent warriors, Minato found that they weren't up to the standards of
[Rook] or [Knight].

Hence why his decision came down to a simple one as to which Piece he would choose for them.

After a week of training, fighting, and teaching, Minato asked the two to meet him outside.

"I have seen you two fight. I have fought you two. And you surprise me in a pleasant manner." The
two beamed with pride as they heard the words of praise.

"Now, you two can be reincarnated into my Peerage. Do you both accept?"

"Yes!" Benitsubasa had grown feelings of affection for her Ashikabi.

"Sure." Haihane clearly had been happy that the work paid off.

Minato uncrossed his arms and put his hands on their heads.

"I have seen you two fight and I have come to find what would be the best fitting Piece for you."
Kazehana began to grow used to her role as [Queen] and brought him his box with Evil Pieces.

Taking out two pieces, Benitsubasa shot up when she saw them.

"Why are you giving us [Pawn] Pieces?! Have we not proven ourselves?"

Minato calmly shook his head.

"No, you have proven yourselves more than enough. But I cannot come up with other Pieces.
[Bishop] wouldn't fit you, and while one of you, uses weapons, Haihane, you lack the high speed
and agility of a [Knight], I have come to find that [Pawn] is the best choice for you."

"Musubi got a [Rook] Piece! I should get one as well!"

Minato shook his head.

"Musubi-chan doesn't have your high defense and there is more to her that shows. Hence why I
reincarnated her as [Rook]. Benitsubasa, it's not the place of the servant to question the orders of
their master. I am sorry, Benitsubasa, but this involves more than your personal feelings and they
are to be damned. It will be a [Pawn] Piece how I reincarnate you or not at all."

The pinkette kept her mouth shut.

"Minato, if I may ask." His eyes softened at Haihane.

"What Piece was used to reincarnate you as Devil?"

"The same that I offer you now. Do you both accept? If so, I will ask you to kneel." Both followed
his order. Taking out a [Pawn] Piece, Minato placed it on the chest of Benitsubasa.

"In the name of the Maou Serafall Leviathan, I, Minato Sahashi, will take Benitsubasa as my
[Pawn]." Immediately, after placing it on her, Minato pressed a kiss on her lips.

Her wings came out and it showed the Sekirei wings to be mixed with the bat of a Devil. She
looked happy and warm by it. Grabbing the face of Minato, she felt her heart fulfilled and her mind
settled.

"Palm of my pledge crush the stones torturing my Ashikabi!" Taking a few deep breaths, she felt
fulfilled by Minato.

"Welcome to our group, Benitsubasa. Now, you can take it easy." Standing up, he looked at
Haihane would look to be absolutely giddy by this prospect.

"You accept Haihane?"

"Oh, hell yes." Minato placed the [Pawn] Piece on Haihane's chest.

"In the name of the Maou Serafall Leviathan, I, Minato Sahashi, will take Haihane as my [Pawn]."

Just like with her squadmate, Haihane felt a power in her body. Grabbing Minato by his shirt, she
kissed him.

"Wire claws of my pledge tear apart the guards imprisoning my Ashikabi!" Her ghastly wings
came out, mixed with that of a Devil.

She looked happy and fulfilled by her choice.

"Does this mean we can now sleep in your bed?"

The rest of the Flock couldn't keep their laughter contained and Minato had a chuckle.

"If you're so inclined yes. Although I am afraid that is not for now. I got an appointment with your
former boss."

The jovial mood was gone, replaced with a certain feeling of dread.

Minato had managed to find a high-class bar where plenty of MBI gathered for a drink.

The compromise was that Minato had to come alone. Minato had seen no problem with that but the
rest couldn't be said about his Flock.
He had called Ajuka on what he should tell Minaka. Given everything that he had done, Ajuka had
proposed the truth.

It would be the best way how he should tell the Game Idiot about this and what sort of backing
Minato had. It might even stop him from going too far although that was wishful thinking on most
of their part.

"Come back home alive, stud." Kazehana had put away the chess pieces and stood before him.

She looked like a Spartan woman telling her man to come with his shield or on it.

"I intend to." Unlike the Spartans, he did break the scene by kissing her on the lips. Just as he did
with the rest of his Flock.

Then he walked out. Checking his clock, he knew perfectly where to go.

The winds would never fade in this. He was old enough to enter a bar. Minato just walked through
the city as he felt that he was going into a trap.

But he knew well enough that he could fight his way out of it.

The bar wasn't a sleazy, low-end place. In fact, it looked to be something where the price range
was way too high for a high school kid.

When Minato entered the bar, it reminded him of a gentleman's club.

The chairs and tables had a feeling of antique. The woodwork was done in an excellent way and
around, hung paintings that spoke from earlier in humanity. Several standing and hanging lamps
were around the place.

The only thing out of place was the fireplace. Not that Minato found an issue with that.

"Ah, there he is. Our guest of honor." Minato had honored minaka's wish to come alone yet the
scientist hadn't returned the favor.

The scientist was wearing the same color as his hair. The white suit was wrapped completely
around him. The shirt underneath was the same, with white gloves and a white robe. If Minato
didn't know that this lunatic was the guy responsible for a blood game, he would guess this guy
was trying to be a bad take at the pope.

Next to him stood a woman who had the foulest look at him. While Minato had learned to take
Miya seriously as a threat, (she had moved up to the same level as Venelana), this woman couldn't
measure up in raw power, she more than made up for it by her sheer bloodlust and thirst for battle.

She wasn't like Sairaorg who trained his body to the extreme. No, unlike that bruiser, this woman
was out for the pure slaughter of beings.

Minato's eyes didn't leave her for one bit. A black and white top, with belts on her waist, the
miniskirt, and the stockings underneath were in the same color.

The grey haori hung over her shoulders and was worn like a mantle although it hung loosely. On
her hip, hung a nodachi.

Her long grey hair was tied up in a ponytail, with one strand extending up and then downwards.
Her grey eyes burned into Minato who just kept his eyes up at her.
"Before we talk, do I have your word, you'll keep your?" he was looking for a word from this lady
that didn't seem offensive.

"Woman on a leash?"

A scoff escaped her mouth. It would be the first noise out of her.

"Big words from the fucktoy of a drunkard."

Neither had heard or seen Minato move but he had gotten up and grabbed this lady by her shirt and
pulled it down to the table.

"This fucktoy is about to rip your damned throat out in five minutes if you don't learn to behave
immediately. I have been on my shares of Stray Hunts. Rabid dogs get put down."

Karasuba wanted to break the arm of this weakling but found that her attempts were made
worthless.

This boy proved to be stronger than she would have guessed.

"Now, now. We are here to talk. Minato-kun, I give you my word that Karasuba will not harm you.
But in return, you must return me that same favor" Letting Karasuba go, Minato sat in his chair.

"Keep your dogs on a shorter leash if you don't want me to kill them." Sitting back, Minato put an
arm on his chair.

"You wanted to see me, Game Master? Now here I am."

Minaka watched over the young man. Despite being in the presence of Karasuba, he didn't
whimper, gulp or made any moves that the bloodlust of the dog of MBI would often invoke on
others.

He treated her like an insect that he could crush at his own leisure.

Minato looked around the place.

"Did you hire off this entire building or what?"

Minaka gave a bouldering laugh. Hand to his gut, the head was thrown back, he continued to laugh.
Karasuba watched the maniac laugh as she witnessed that Minato had a small chuckle.

"You're sharp indeed, Minato-kun. Yes, I thought it would be best that you wanted privacy in this
place." His eyes shot up to the bloodhound behind him.

"So why did you bring bodyguards with you? Who the hell even is this?"

Karasuba smiled at him. He had seen sharks with smiles that were kinder.

"My name is Karasuba. I'm Sekirei Number Four. You certainly made a name in our little
company, Minato Sahashi." Minato decided to ignore her and focus on Minaka.

"Now, what do you want from me, Minaka Hiroto?"

The Game Master took up the glass that contained the alcohol.

"I was just wondering. You brought back Number Eight, Yume, back to life and you made it
possible to wing Number Seven, Akitsu. If I wasn't sure, I'd say that you are a miracle worker."
Minato's eyes flattened when he heard that line.

"I'm not. I'm a Devil."

"A Devil? From the Christian Mythology?" Minaka's jovial nature drained from him as he looked
at Minato who looked relieved.

"Ah, you're aware of that. Good, that saves me some time. About all you read about mythologies
and folklore that exists, it is all true. I won't go into details on all of it. I'll just tell you about the
Devil Side."

Openings his wings behind him, Minaka and Karasuba couldn't believe that sight.

"Are those real? You expect me to believe that hocus pocus?"

"I didn't think aliens existed until a month ago." Minato simply shot back at Minaka.

"Touché. Now, Minato-kun, how did you become a Devil? I was under the impression that you
were just a human being."

Minato sat back with his hands behind his head.

The Game Master wouldn't be, requesting a talk. Minato could make it very clear what he really
was and what he could do.

"I will tell you all you want to know. And even more."

"Oh, any reason why you are so open with sharing that information?"

The eyes of Minato flattened as he looked at Minaka.

"Even if you came with the information, who would believe you? You spread those words that I
am about to share and you signed your own death warrant. And even if you did know all of what I
share, there will be nothing you can do with that information."

When the words and gravity sank in, Minaka leaned in closer.

"Oh, any reason why you think that you can talk to one of the most powerful men on the planet
like that?"

Minato wasn't impressed with him.

"You're a guy with a costume and a God Complex, maybe some high intelligence and some money
and power to back it up. I can list ten beings off the top of my head that can flatten your city and
walk away from it. Beings of which even Miya Asama has acknowledged their power. One of those
beings is the one holding my leash. She is very protective of her possessions."

That name had caused Karasuba to be interested and Minaka to shudder.

"Okay, continue."

"I'm not going to tell you the entire story of the mythology. I doubt you would be interested. You're
wondering. Why does the son of your head scientist say that he is a Devil? Well, that is because
that son got reincarnated by a Maou." Minato revealed.
"A Maou? A Devil Lord?" Minaka asked.

"In her case, Devil Lady. My master and [King]. Serafall Leviathan-sama. Ten years ago, Serafall-
sama reincarnated me as a servant."

Minaka opened his hands in front of him.

"How did she do that?"

Minato leaned in closer.

"Devils got an obsession with the game of Chess. A couple of centuries ago, a genius managed to
infuse Chess Pieces with Devil Power. They were giving every High-Class Devil the possibility to
reincarnate other beings into their Peerage. They do that as a way to bolster their numbers given
the low reproduction rate of Devils. It was a way how they could be taken in. Serafall-sama did so
because she felt responsible. Evil Pieces, as those Chess Pieces, are named, can bring back the
recently deceased from the dead. That is what I did with Yume-san."

Karasuba pipped in when she heard that name.

"How?"

"I took Musubi-chan in as my Peerage Member. Because of the [Rook] Piece, I brought Yume-san
back to life. As for Akitsu-san, Evil Pieces often have a benevolent effect on those who have a
[Sacred Gear]. They restore the body so to speak. Most likely, that is what happened with Akitsu-
san."

Minaka felt his head, spinning. Something that hadn't happened since he came inside Takami,
nearly two decades ago.

"[Sacred Gears]? What are those, Minato-kun?"

"Powerful abilities that the Guy up there created for humanity. While they were designed to be a
means to protect themselves, they are now sought after by several Super Natural Creatures. They
can take many forms. But often, without proper ways to use those, they wreak havoc on one's
body." Minato answered and Minaka could feel his head going crazy.

"But that is neither here nor there. By reincarnating Akitsu-san as my [Bishop], I made it possible
to be winged. She chose me as her Ashikabi."

Minaka smirked when he heard that.

"Now, Minato-kun. I have seen who you all Winged. In order of winged, Number Three,
Kazehana. Number Eighty-Eight Musubi, Number Eight Yume, Number Seven Akitsu, Number
One Hundred and Five, Benitsubasa, and Number One Hundred and Four, Haihane. If I am correct,
a Chess set consists of 16 Pieces. Where I to assume you took the role as [King], that leaves you
with 15 Pieces. I am sure you can provide me with the Pieces that your Sekirei have taken?"

Minato saw no reason to hide that bit.

"[Queen], [Rook], [Rook], [Bishop], [Pawn], [Pawn]. The more powerful the being is, the more
Pieces it might require to reincarnate. I still have one [Bishop], two [Knights], one [Rook] and six
[Pawn] Pieces left." Minaka didn't ask as it looked that Minato didn't want to reveal how he still
had another [Rook] left."
Then Minaka got more practical.

"Do you intend to reincarnate your other Sekirei as well? To have your Flock, be your Peerage?"
Minato shook his head.

"Being taken in my Peerage will only be done on their wishes. And who is to say that I'll only have
Sekirei in my Peerage? You can't say that for sure." Minato answered truthfully. In fact, when he
got back into the human realm, he had never guessed that he would reincarnate women like
Kazehana, Musubi, or Akitsu.

But he wasn't one to complain about that.

Minato knew that his Sekirei could prove themselves. But just because he was an Ashikabi and a
damned powerful at that, didn't mean he would relegate himself to just Sekirei.

There had been one person in the back of his head that he thought of asking to be part of his
Peerage for years.

"I see. What is the difference between an Ashikabi and a [King]?"

Minato would have a feeling he would say it a lot.

"Ashikabi is partner and lover. [King] is master. I promised my Sekirei that I would treat them as
Sekirei as long circumstances allow me so. But as [King], I will demand obedience. And becoming
a Devil has more than just getting a power boost." Minato knew what it all contained.

"Any more questions, Game Master?"

"Just one. Do you intend to play the Sekirei Game? By the rules that are intended for this grand
Game?"

"I don't think I'm going to run away from this Game given the fact my Peerage is in this. But
beware, Game Master, there are things not written down. So believe me if I tell you that if you
make rules that I don't think are up for my morale code, you might find that I don't break rules but I
sure as hell bend them. Keep that in mind." Minaka could feel the honesty of his words.

"And if you intend to do harm to my Sekirei from your company, there'll be hell to pay." Minaka
gulped as he guessed that shutting down Minato's Sekirei from afar wasn't a threat he could carry
out without getting repercussions that could be most severe.

"Those are all my questions. I don't see a reason to hold you up, Minato-kun."

The Devil/Ashikabi wanted to leave but when he heard Karasuba talk, she kept him in his seat.

"I have one more question. Did you fuck any of your Sekirei yet?"

While she had no real love for Natsuo, he did scratch a need when she needed that.

"No. We haven't gotten there yet. And we live in the Izumo Inn."

Karasuba already knew what that meant.

"Oh, so the fucking nun doesn't even allow you to be near your Sekirei or even look at them." The
sneering voice didn't stop Minato from looking back at her.

"Miya has been kind enough to let us sleep in the same room. Sexual intercourse isn't allowed in
her house and I can live with that. And there are steps you take before." Coming in closer,
Karasuba glared at Minato.

"So you're a little boy who can't man up to take charge of the women that he has under him? Too
scared they'll be unimpressed by what you're packing." Minato's eyes got closer to her.

"As I said, steps you take. I doubt that fucking them would be an issue but I want to do right by
them. But that is something I doubt a whore like you would ever understand. If that is all, I want to
get some fresh air." With that Minato left the bar.

Minaka had never seen anyone, not even Takami, shutting Karasuba up like that. Minato had just
royally pissed her off and make one big enemy out of her.

Yet, the Ashikabi could just as easily handle himself in a fight.

Minaka now had figured out what sort of man Minato was and it explained all the stuff that made
Minato do all the incredible stuff.

But now, he was left with a very serious problem.

He couldn't just tell Takami that her son wasn't a human being anymore.

And Minaka forgot to ask Minato how he had fooled his mother for so long.

Meanwhile, the Ashikabi was walking home, furious.

The meeting with Minaka was what he expected it to be but the meeting with Karasuba seriously
pissed him off. That woman really would give him a lot of trouble.

Oh, throughout his life, he met many arrogant jackasses who thought themselves above everyone
else. And he had often wished that he could smash their faces in.

He had taken valuable lessons from Seekvaira.

Karasuba was a whole different kettle of fish, however. She mixed arrogance with a love for blood
and a hatred for humanity. And because she had never met a Devil, she counted Minato among
them.

Minato would never allow Karasuba to set one foot toward his Sekirei. As soon she did, he would
murder her.

Scene skip

"Welcome home." Kazehana had heard the door open and had slid away into the hallway as she
saw her Ashikabi come home.

The kiss didn't have the same fire that Minato usually carried.

"Something wrong, darling?" Minato's eyes remained uncharacteristically serious.

Wrapping his arms around her frame, Minato could smell the clean, loving scent of Kazehana
compared to the blood and smoke that radiated from Karasuba.

"Just don't say anything. Don't do anything. I just want you here now." Minato said as he grabbed
her closer to him.
"If you do not tell me what went wrong, I can't help you, Minato." The Ashikabi didn't want to say
anything else.

A few deep breaths were all the noise he made for a few tense seconds.

"Don't call the others. Please." He felt how Kazehana wanted to call the rest. They couldn't see
him.

Not like this.

"What. Went. Wrong?" Kazehana knew there was a time and place for everything.

Right, she was not the dutiful [Queen] standing right next to her [King]. She was a Sekirei, worried
sick for her Ashikabi.

"I met Minaka. But that asshole decided to bring someone along for the ride."

"Your mother?"

Kazehana had no real love for her mother-in-law and dreaded that her Ashikabi would come face
to face to Takami.

"Worse. I think the name Karasuba might ring a bell."

Before Kazehana could answer, dreadful energy went through the air. This wasn't a Hannya Mask.
No, this was pure, unbridled fury.

It just reeked from Miya who was gripping the broom tightly to the point of cracking.

"Did you meet Karasuba?" Miya asked, in a quiet and low voice.

"Yes, and I can say it filled me with absolute disgust. I have now learned that whatever comes out
of that snake's mouth, I can now foresee it as a lie. I also threatened to rip her throat out."

Miya's eyes settled on Minato's face.

"Do you intend to carry out that threat?"

"It would be my duty and pleasure to send that woman to the realm of the dead." Miya sighed as
she heard that.

"I do believe you should talk with Musubi-san and Yume-san about it. The reason why Yume died
has been tied to Karasuba. There might be something to that."

Minato's eyes followed to the garden. Musubi and Yume were having a pair fight with Haihane and
Benitsubasa. From what he saw, it looked like they had a lot of fun.

"Yes, I should. But not right now." Minato found that he had been an adult for long enough.

Right now, he wanted some loving attention.

Without a hint of shame, he grabbed Kazehana on her waist. In the living room, he found Akitsu.

For some reason, she had gotten really well along with Homura. Leaving the two Sekirei, Minato
went to his room. Locking the door and sealing it with magic, still with one hand, he grabbed
Kazehana and placed her on the bed.
Minato went right after her and he buried his head within her large tits as he grabbed her closer.
Kazehana went over his hair as she felt how Minato just grabbed her closer while he hugged her.

Due to her outfit, Minato could really enjoy her wonderful body. She wasn't naked but she certainly
didn't leave too much for the imagination. His head was buried in her wonderful breasts as his arms
snaked around her waist and kept pressing her closer to him.

Kazehana enjoyed the feeling that she could enjoy and spoil her Ashikabi.

"Do you want to vent about it?"

She asked as she felt his body relax as Minato continued to bury his head.

Kazehana couldn't help but let a giggle escape as she felt his hair tickle her breasts.

"Minato, I need to know why you felt this need."

"I'm sorry," He mumbled softly.

"It's just that. I don't handle people that well. Like her." Kazehana didn't have to ask.

"Oh, why not? Big sis is here. Put your troubles on me, love." His head left a place that some could
call a realm of Gods.

His eyes were a bit more relaxed.

"I have been around a lot of people in my life, Kazehana-san. Nearly all of them have a love for a
good fight. Hell, I don't mind getting myself in a good scrap once in a while."

'More now with the others around.' Kazehana thought.

"But I don't do well with handling people like her. You know her, don't you?"

A woman, that he wanted to call divine and laid herself on him, nodded.

"We were squad mates, a lifetime ago. When I feel ready to tell you, Minato, I will tell you the
story. But this is not about me. It's about what you experienced."

Minato shuddered when he thought about it.

"She just reeks of blood. A woman like her has a heart as dark as the night. A dog, who is better
put down." Kazehana sat up.

Grabbing his face, she fully kissed the Ashikabi on his lips. She didn't let go of him and Minato
relaxed as he was thrown back on the bed as Kazehana dominated his mouth.

Letting himself go limp, Minato continued to let Kazehana have her way with him.

She didn't stop assaulting his body and Minato could feel his body heat going up.

When she let go, she sat up and showed her beautiful body to him.

"So you are just saying that you have bad experiences and wanted to make Big sister make you feel
better?

"Nope. I just wanted you around me. I feel dirty being around her. You make me feel clean again."
Kazehana laughed as she heard that line.

"And how do you intend to repay your [Queen] for this?" Minato grinned as he shamelessly
grabbed the breasts of Kazehana who softly moaned.

"Minato-kun, you bully." She said as she landed on top of him. Minato didn't let go of the breasts
though as he continued to massage them through her clothing.

"I was thinking of some snuggling but I feel that you are in the mood for something way friskier."
A glance at the door made Kazehana fear for Miya that would burst in.

"I sealed that door with magic. No one is getting in or out without my permission."

The coy look betrayed how she felt about the situation.

"Ara, am I your prisoner, Minato-kun?" Minato gave her another squeeze on those breasts.

"I'd say that you are my guest but that would be wrong."

His hands sneaked underneath her dress and he could feel her breasts without anything in between.
The softness was spilling out of his fingers and he could feel his own arousal grow.

Luckily, Minato had learned to think with two heads.

He shot a look to Kazehana who picked up from that.

"You intend to fuck here?" She asked as they were sitting in the seated position.

Pressing a kiss on her lips, she loved the taste of Minato. When he let go, his eyes showed enough
clarity.

"I don't want to break rules on Miya, even if we can. She said no illicit sexual relationship in her
house. And while I do like the idea of burying myself in your heat, I'd say that we wait on that just
a bit. What we can do however is go to the second post and clear that."

Kazehana's hands slipped down to his trousers.

"Why go there if we have already visited that? Third base sounds so much more fun." Minato had a
hard time saying no.

So he didn't.

"Let's see if we still have the time for that when we are done."

Minato pulled out her breasts from her robe as Kazehana's hands went and took off his shirt. His
body had shown the years of training.

A familiar pool of heat filled down below her body as Minato continued his ministrations. His
hands lifted the fun bags as he admired them.

Meanwhile, Kazehana's hands didn't sit still either. They had been lying on the bed while she felt
his muscles. They tensed under the slightest touch but found that they were rock hard.

If she was honest, which she usually always was, she loved the sight of Minato. He was attractive
and had proven himself enough in her eyes.
The spoils of winning her heart were her body and she was more than happy to offer that to him.
Minato didn't use his tongue on her tits but he was feeling how she was tensing up from the feeling.
Her nipples were getting harder as she felt Minato riling her up.

Rolling over, Minato had better access to her tits as she was drilling his hands into his shoulders.

There was a choice where she wanted his tongue. Either on her tits or on her mouth. Given the fact
that his thumbs were now pressing into her nipples, she found that his tongue could be used for her
mouth.

She laid back and a tongue kiss was all that she wanted. Her body began to pool in the heat that
was emitted. And she could feel his arousal pressing on her.

Sitting up, Minato groaned as she moved her hips and rolled them over.

"Ara, Minato-kun. What do I feel pressing up my ass?"

Sitting back, she watched how his dick strained against his trousers.

"Should we do something about that?"

With his second head now active, Minato knew that he wanted to have this part. And well, there
was the fact that now, his own lust was getting out of control.

Days of training and sleeping in the same bad as his Sekirei had given him a serious need of
release.

One that had been bottled up and that needed release immediately.

"I would like that because I doubt that I'll be walking anywhere with that." Minato watched how
Kazehana fumbled with his trousers.

In fact, she could feel her heart pounding in her throat. Despite her usual confident nature, she
knew that she was just as inexperienced as her Ashikabi. After some tugging, Minato pushed her
hands aside.

"If you damage that, we'd be further from home. Let me." Minato unzipped his trouser and pushed
down his underwear.

Kazehana could feel her mouth dry up and water at the same time.

Minato was packing enough heat, that was clear when she watched Minato. He really looked like
he was about to burst a vessel.

The Wind Flower stilled as she looked over the part of Minato that looked like it didn't belong to
Minato.

Minato could hear the audible gulp.

"Something wrong?" This time, it was his turn to tease Kazehana.

When he didn't hear anything from her, she looked over the fact of what Minato was.

"Well, it's not what I expected it to be. Were you always this big?"

Minato scratched his cheek. It was clear that this took Kazehana by surprise.
"It's a bit big, yes." He turned sympathetic towards her problems.

"Kazehana, if you don't want to, you can stop." She looked at Minato who had turned completely
serious about it.

"I'm not going to force you. Grayfia-sama warned you about that for me but I am not going to force
you to do things you aren't ready for." Kazehana had a half heart that said she was disappointed but
another half knew that Minato was just looking out for her.

Shaking her head, she refused to fall along.

"No, it's just. I didn't expect you to be like this. But I am not going to hold back." She began to
stroke him up and down.

When she heard a sharp hiss, she realized what was going on.

"Gently, please. That is my dick you are holding." She nodded to Minato and eased up her grip as
she began to stroke him up and down. Minato relaxed as he used his elbows to prop himself up and
she just enjoyed the feeling of him.

"Well, I think that I am getting acquainted with him. It's clear that you like it." Minato nodded as
she worked him up.

Minato just watched how her soft and warm hands had worked around his dick as Kazehana liked
the feeling of Minato beneath her.

He took a few breaths as Kazehana continued to work him over. Minato had to lay back and could
barely speak as Kazehana began to speed up the process. She kept the same gentle touch but felt it
was great to see how her Ashikabi became so desperate under her touch.

If she were to be cruel, she would build it off but she felt that of what he had done for her, Minato
deserved a treat.

And while she felt that he deserved more, Kazehana doubted if she would stop with her hand. Her
mouth and tits would have to wait before they saw their proper use.

"Ka, Kazehana." He said between gritted teeth.

"Just a bit more love, hold on." Pressing a kiss on his lips, and slipping her tongue in, caused
Minato to lose all sense.

She could feel weeks of release dripping over them but it was just the precum. He had to catch his
breath as she watched over him.

Looking back, Kazehana wanted to see him release all over her hands.

She wanted to bring her Ashikabi to cum.

Kazehana wanted to see that she was the one who made Minato cum.

"Come on, do it. Cum for me."

"Kazehana!" He shouted her name as his hot sperm shot out of his dick. She continued to stroke
him, causing him to ride out the orgasm for all it was worth.

Sperm kept gushing out of his dick.

Minato had to catch his breath as she watched how much he came over her hand.

"I'm impressed. Was it that long ago?" Minato simply nodded as she licked her hand clean.

His sperm had the same taste as his saliva.

He checked the clock on his bedside. They had twenty minutes before dinner and his other Sekirei
would be wondering where he was.

He looked at Kazehana who was beaming with pride.

"I take you like it." A grateful sigh escaped his lips and a relieved grin found a way on his face.

"It was incredible, thank you. Now, I'd love to give you something in return but I am afraid that we
have to get ready for dinner."

Using tissues, he whipped off his remaining release. Minato looked ashamed of his short timing.

"I'm sorry, Kazehana but we need to get ready for dinner." Shaking her head, the [Queen] kissed
her husband on his forehead.

"Don't be. This was to lift your spirits. Something that I most likely have achieved. My turn will
come next time."

Minato nodded to her.

"That is a promise." They kissed again as they watched the sunset. Their hearts were beating as one
as they just enjoyed each other.

Dinner was a lively affair.

Minato refused to share the details to prevent Kazehana's hard work from being a waste. He
enjoyed his time though with all the Sekirei involved.

Uzume was also among them and she smiled as she figured that something might have gone
between her big sister and Minato.

When all retired, Minato had made the place so that Haihane and Benitsubasa could join in.

Uzume was about to fall asleep in her room. But it was written that she wouldn't get any sleep.

Taking out her phone, her smile vanished.

"Hello." She said in a curt tone.

"Number Ten. You have work. Proceed to the sent-through location. Eliminate the target." That
was all that was said. Looking at it, she could feel tears coming down her face.

How much longer did she have to carry this out? When would it be safe for her and her loved one?
Her Ashikabi.

How much more did Uzume have to taint her soul? She had no choice. She had orders to follow.

Scene skip

Despite being buried by six women in his bed, Minato didn't have a blissful sleep. In his mind, he
was walking through a beautiful forest. It was overgrown and lush.

"What the?" Minato softly wondered what this all meant. Was he dreaming? Was he awake?

Taking out his arm, Minato tried if he could try a simple summoning spell. But he quickly learned
that was impossible.

"I'm dreaming. That much is clear."

His head turned to hear a voice.

"Onii-chan!" It had been years since he had been called that.

Who was there?

"Hello! Can you hear me?"

Again, a voice shouted from the void.

"Onii-chan! Come here! I'm scared!" Minato closed his eyes as he tried to hone his ears. He heard
the voice again.

"Onii-chan!" There was a desperate edge to her voice. So he ran right at it.

Darkness had been kept at bay by the trees and it felt like this place was alive. He felt his heart-
tugging and giving him a direction.

Then he found a girl, in the middle of the forest. She was wearing a simple one-piece as a dress.
Green eyes looked at him.

She was terrified.

Kneeling down at her, the girl turned away in fright.

"Hey, it's okay. I'm not going to hurt you." He spoke softly to her. Still, Kusano didn't look at him.

"Ssh, it's okay. You're safe." Minato simply said as he touched her again. He hoped that it was
enough to calm her down.

"I'm not going to hurt you."

The girl looked at him again and Minato could feel his heart melting when he watched those green
eyes.

"Who? Who are you?" Minato ruffled her hair.

"I'm Minato. Minato Sahashi. And who are you?"

"Kusano." She just answered as Minato kept her closer.

"Kusano, huh? That's a nice name. Now, what are you doing here, Kusano?" The girl began to ease
up.

"I got called. I am dreaming. It's what Takami-neechan says that happens when I feel my
Ashikabi." Minato's eyes bulged out of his skull.

That was the first time he heard that a Sekirei could call an Ashikabi. Plus, if Kusano was talking
about Takami, that must be his mother.

"Takami-neechan is really smart when she figured that out. So by dreaming, you invaded my
dreams, did you not?"

She nodded happily to which Minato shot a wry grin. Just a child. That was all that Kusano was.

"So are you my Ashikabi?" Kusano asked.

"Looks like it. Sit tight. And I'll come to get you." The world around him went down. For Minato,
it felt like he was playing one of those Games. Between missions, they would get torn down and
built up again.

Minato could feel his head waking up.

He was still where he fell asleep. With all his Sekirei taking a piece of his body as they slept. A
blanket became unnecessary as he felt the heat from his Sekirei weighing down on him.

Turning his head, his eyes saw the clock. It was nearly three am. Whatever it was, it could wait.
His head wasn't clear and he could see that they would save Kusano later.

Scene skip

Takami was glad she had the entire day off to take Kusano out to the park. Her son had been in the
city for a month.

That boy just loved to give her trouble. Although it could be placed in her own shoes. Within a
week, Minato had winged six Sekirei, two of which should be going to the Discipline Squad. And
from what her fruitcake of an employer told her, Minato had a few secrets that he most likely would
share with her himself.

Whatever that meant.

Seeing how Kusano was so happy in the park, made her smile.

The Green Girl was meant to be on the outside and play in the fields. She loved the park. All the
life that hung around here.

"Kusano, time's up. Let's go back to the lab." Taking the small girl by the hand, they had been
quiet. For some reason, she hadn't known for sure if Minato knew Takami-neechan.

But before they could get back, they were stopped by a threat.

A scythe was aimed right at them and Takami could feel her motherly heart speaking as she
ducked away.

The weapon hit the target it had not intended. Blood came rushing down from her head. Next to the
Sekirei stood a young man. Dressed up in all-white clothing, Takami wondered if most jackasses
that she knew, were familiar with that color.

White shirt and trousers that were costing more than her monthly wage. His hair, brown, hung over
his eyes.

The guy got closer to Kusano with all intentions clear.

The poor girl could no longer hold back her fright. The attempt of Takami to calm her down was
all in vain. Her power went out of control.

It caused the entire park to overgrow.

Scene skip

Minato had a funny feeling in the back of his head. It had been gnawing at him ever since he woke
up.

And it wouldn't go away.

His head had been replaying that dream.

"Is something wrong, Minato? You have been jumpy this entire morning." Yume could feel that
her Ashikabi wasn't all there. His body had been buzzing with energy.

"I'm sorry. I just. I can't feel like something is going on. I can't shake it."

The Sekirei of Fate just sighed as she heard him.

"Well, try to take it easy. If you are not concentrated, maybe we should take a break from our
training."

It was the turn of the [Rooks] and Kazehana. Minato had given his latest additions a week off
before he would include them in training.

Normally, a heavy workout would have caused him to make him forget about his issues but now,
they kept playing in his head.

But a relaxing bath had proven to be completely a luxury but it was one that Minato couldn't afford.

"Minato, you have to see this!" Man, Benitsubasa didn't have vocal cords. She had vocal cables.
Racing upstairs, the television had been playing and Minato had his mouth dropping open.

"MBI has requested everyone to stay away. An evacuation order has been in place. There has been
no other statement made by the company."

As luck would have it, the other members of his Flock had been gathered there as well.

"This is either done by a magician who messed up a growth spell or a Sekirei. Does anyone know
what Sekirei might have caused that?"

Haihane nodded.

"Sekirei Number 108. Kusano. She's one of the youngest Sekirei. Her powers are that of grass and
plants." Minato felt his throat dry up.

"Kusano. That's her name?"

The Sekirei nodded at his shocking question.

"You know her?"

"No, but now I know what has been eating me. Last night, I had a dream about her. Looks like you
girls can contact your Ashikabi in a dream. Fun thing that I'd like to have known."
It was rare to see Kazehana and Yume that sheepish from their actions. Minato took a deep breath.

"No use crying over spilled milk. It's clear now though. That girl needs help and she is most likely
reacting to me."

Kazehana had expected as much but she didn't foresee this next question.

"Kazehana, any reason why she decided to overgrow that forest?"

The Wind Flower took a deep breath.

"Most likely, due to her being a child, she has no good control over her powers. Just like I told
Ajuka-sama. We, Sekirei, run on emotions. Most likely, she got a good fright. She caused that."
Minato had a few moments needed to collect himself.

"We are going to save her, right, Minato?"

The Ashikabi nodded.

"Would be the perfect time to test out mettle. I doubt we'll be the only ones on the scene."

Minato already was sure that they had some fights to test out.

Using a symbol, he held six lightbulbs in his hand.

"Minato, what are those?" Benitsubasa wondered as he handed her one.

"Those are communicators. Ever seen them in movies? With this, we can talk to each other."
Looking at his Flock, Minato began to think.

"We have no clue on how the forest will be. I'll explain en route." Opening his wings, Minato took
off. His Sekirei had forgotten that their Ashikabi could fly as well.

Quickly, they followed as Minato explained his plans.

"There is no telling how that place looks on the inside. We are with seven. I want to make a few
groups. Yume-san, take Musubi-chan and scout around the forest. Do you see any Sekirei or
Ashikabi who want to enter the forest? You scare them off. I want to make sure of that. Only kill
when you have no other way. I don't want to make too many foes this evening."

"Alright." Yume was on board.

"Will do." Musubi sure sounded excited.

"Haihane, you and Benitsubasa are going inside the forest with me. We'll take opposite directions.
Same orders as the [Rooks]. Keep your bloodlust in check."

"Sure," Haihane answered.

"Oh, come on! I want to fight!" Benitsubasa complained.

"You have your orders. I demand obedience." Minato's voice was calm, cool, and just a bit
pressing. It was enough to shut up the fight happy [Pawn]

"Minato, what am I and Akitsu-chan to do?" Kazehana couldn't help but tease her Ashikabi.
Especially after what they did a few hours ago.
She had gotten so much closer to her [King] than any of her sister-wives.

"You and Akitsu-san are on me. You'll help me in fighting the Sekirei. You got your orders. Does
any see a reason to complain?"

When silence was all he heard, Minato knew this was going to work.

The forest was impossible to miss and the five landed in the middle of it.

Musubi and Yume took off as they saluted Minato. The [King] nodded to Benitsubasa and Haihane
as they took off.

Minato spearheaded as he ran in the forest.

He had always been seen as an idiot for taking up parkour as a hobby but now, it paid off.

"Minato, wait."

"We can't keep up like this."

Kazehana and Akitsu were stuck on the ground as they ran after their Ashikabi.

In the trees, he kept still for a few seconds.

Minato would touch one of them and it was like he listened to them.

"Minato, what is going on?" Kazehana had never thought that her lessons in physical education
would pay off as the Wind Flower looked better than Akitsu who felt like she was going to throw
up.

"Be quiet. I'm feeling." It appeared that this entire forest felt with Kusano. And Minato could feel
for her.

He used his energy to feel for the young Sekirei.

Kusano was here. She was scared out of her mind but the forest kept her calm.

"This way." Minato slid down from the trees.

"How are you so sure?" Akitsu asked as Minato joined them.

"Kusano can control the plants. I am not sure how but I have used a spell that makes me find her
energy."

Then he felt a sudden spike.

"Sorry girls but we gotta go fast!"

He could feel that something was wrong.

As soon he turned, he found to see that Kusano was being dragged along by a woman. She was
carrying her scythe.

Minato could see that she had brown hair and the gown had been black.

"Come on. My master is waiting for you!"

"No!"

"Let her go!"

The two women turned to see Minato standing with Kazehana and Akitsu catching up.

"Who are you? My master has demanded this girl. Let me through." The Sekirei glared at them.

Minato's eyes landed on Kusano.

"Onii-chan!" When Minato saw the young Sekirei, his eyes softened up a bit.

"I'm this girl's Ashikabi! You're going to release her." Twirling her scythe around, the girl turned to
see them.

"Oh, an Ashikabi. Looks like your Onii-chan is a pervert. With those two." Minato's eyes
narrowed. Both Akitsu and Kazehana glowered when they heard those words.

Minato raised his hands, stopping his Sekirei.

"No. I got questions for her. We don't know how strong the Evil Pieces were on you. You two
might accidentally kill her. Try to get to Kusano and calm her down. I'm going after this bitch
myself." Cracking his knuckles, Minato's eyes settled on her.

"Can I have the name of the person who I am going to beat within an inch of her life?"

The Sekirei snickered when she heard those words.

"Oh, you poor bastard. You think you can win from me." When she saw how serious Minato was,
the eyes went on her.

"Fine. I'll humor you. I'm Yomi, Sekirei Number 43."

"Pleased to meet you, Yomi. I'm Minato Sahashi." Breathing in, he watched how Yomi raised her
scythe. Minato just looked at her as she jumped in the air.

A savage swipe was all she did as Minato stood back as it passed him. The earth rumbled as it was
embedded in the ground.

"Oh, look out. Someone is going to get hurt by that."

The Sekirei glared at him.

"Oh, you'll pay for that." Her swipes caused the wind to move. Minato raised his hands and he
remained in the same place.

"What? This should have knocked you off your feet?"

Minato glared at her as she didn't know what he was.

"Try harder. But if you're done. My turn." Minato jumped up to her. Yomi barely had time to react
as Minato landed on her scythe. Before she could react, Minato punched her. Dazed, Yomi felt
another hit coming through.

Meanwhile, Kazehana and Akitsu had slipped to Kusano. In an unspoken agreement, Kazehana had
lifted the younger girl up to her lap while Akitsu stood to watch.
"Onii-chan is going to get hurt! The mean lady hurt Takami-neechan." Kazehana knew
immediately who she meant.

"Oh, don't worry. Minato is a strong Ashikabi. He'll handle her." Kusano looked at the other lady.
Akitsu just smiled at her. Her eyes remained on the fight though.

"She's right. Minato is strong."

The confidence made Kusano easier and more relaxed. She looked at the fight as Minato avoided
or tanked the hits. Despite the fact that he felt his clothes were torn, he didn't look embarrassed.
His shirt went and both Akitsu and Kazehana didn't know if they had to thank Yomi for that.

After using his hands, Minato landed a roundabout kick on Yomi's face.

"Hey, you two. Are you Onii-chan's Sekirei?" Kazehana nodded as she turned Kusano around.
Feisty little thing, Kusano. She would cause the Inn to live up a lot more.

"Yes, we are. Minato winged four other Sekirei." Kusano began to count on her little fingers.

"So that means that Kusano has one Onii-chan and six Onee-chans!" Her optimism and energy
were infectious.

Ruffling her hair, they continued to watch the show.

Yomi got haggard while Minato grabbed the scythe and threw it away. Smacking her against the
tree, Minato lifted her up by the scruff of her neck.

Getting in her face, Yomi felt very frightful as she watched Minato, getting in her face.

"Now, we are done with this. You only got one shot of getting out of this alive. Do you have a
Master? Who is he?"

Yomi felt that fighting back was better than selling out her Ashikabi.

"Like I'll answer that." Minato turned to Kusano.

The [King] didn't want her to see what he was going to do to this poor girl.

"Girls, I want her ears and eyes closed off." The Sekirei knew better than to disobey Minato when
he ordered them. Kazehana took care of the ears while Akitsu prevented the eyes from seeing the
show.

When Minato was sure he could preserve Kusano's innocence, he grabbed her left index finger of
Yomi and bent it backward. An awful crack was all that was heard as pain rushed through her
brain.

Before the blood-curling scream could hit the forest, Minato had sealed her mouth shut with his
hand.

"Now, you got nine more. If you tell me who your master is and where he is, I'll heal your little
finger and I'll let you live. How does that sound now?" Yomi could hardly believe this scrawny-
looking guy could be so cruel.

Minato had learned a lot through his life as Devil. While he was nowhere near the ones who really
got into questioning, Minato did learn a few tricks.
And while Yomi might appear to be a fighter, she had no clue about what a real fighter could do.
Akitsu felt a chill running down her spine while Kazehana had estimated that Minato would do
something like that.

Yet, a reminder of the fact that her Ashikabi could turn into a stone-cold killing machine, wouldn't
be outdone.

Tears were in Yomi's eyes. She had never been prepared for this kind of treatment.

"Mikogami! Mikogami Hayato! He's my Ashikabi!" Minato took her middle finger and slowly
pressed on it.

"Where is he?"

"South side of this forest! I know where he is! Please, no more!" Using a simple spell, Minato
patched up her finger. Shoving her forward, his eyes were set on her back.

"Fantastic. Now, walk to your master." Without even saying a word, the two Sekirei hopped down.
Kazehana carried Kusano in her arms who saw how her Ashikabi was walking.

"Wait!" Turning to the little girl, Kusano moved and wriggled in the arms of Kazehana. Putting her
on the ground, the girl ran up to Minato. Kneeling down to her, Kusano looked up at him.

"Hey, can you become Kuu's Ashikabi? Become Kuu's onii-chan?"

"If you are reacting to me, then I am willing to become your Ashikabi," Minato answered.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, she pressed her lips on Minato's. It was tame from what he
expected but it was just a child's kiss.

When she let go, she said the words that Minato found fitting for her Norito. "Life of my Pledge,
Shine on my Ashikabi!"

Minato smiled at her as he ruffled her hair.

Yomi glowered when she saw her action getting failed.

"Welcome to my family, Kusano." He looked back to Yomi. She hadn't run away.

"Good. You're still here! Now walk."

In his head, Minato also called the four others back to him. Together in a group, they marched out
of the forest.

Yume and Musubi were immediately enamored by the cuteness that Kusano spread. Haihane
reacted a little miffed but found that when she looked at Kusano, she found her endearing.

The only one who was furious was Benitsubasa but she had found that going against her [King]
would be wise if not every other of the Flock would murder her for looking at Kusano in the wrong
way.

The comment that Kusano had the same chest size as her, courtesy of Kazehana, had only fueled
her fire. Minato had assigned her to walk in the front next to Yomi. Both vented as Minato could
feel the exhaustion, hitting Kusano.

Shifting her to his shoulders as he had seen done to young Devil children so many times, was the
right call.
He remembered the young siblings a few years ago. One was an older boy who had red hair and
azure eyes, who carried his young brother, a kid with white and red hair in the middle as he slept in
the back.

For some reason, Minato had felt sad when he saw them pass by. It was no secret how their father
treated them and the rest of their family.

That didn't matter to Kusano who was rocking on his back. Eventually, they ended up where an
expensive car was parked. Minato saw the young Ashikabi, surrounded by a few beautiful girls.

Of course, they were. But their beauty was lost on Minato as he watched his Sekirei.

'Am I that in love with them that I can't see the beauty of others?'

Next to the child, dressed up in white. He was a few years younger than Minato and his outfit
appeared to be all white and gold.

Next to him stood a male Sekirei.

The hair had some sort of silver color and his grey eyes narrowed at the sight of Kazehana.
Carrying a sword to his waist, Minato shifted Kusano in case he would need to get her out of
harm's way. Black pants and shirts were worn. The front was open though. Minato doubted the belt
would have a practical use.

The scarf was orange and wrapped around his neck and shoulders.

The rest were women. One reminded Minato of a Yamato Nadeshiko. She would be if she wasn't
wearing a large blade that had two sides to it. Her kimono was long and purple and from what he
could see, black hair had been tied up in a white ribbon. Her eyes were also purple and they had a
sympathetic look to Yomi who scoffed at the reaction.

Two other Sekirei looked like twins. They had short and curvaceous builds with long, blonde hair,
tied up in twin tails. Their dress looked to be Chinese style.

Their dresses were dark and had a yellow stripe on it. Minato wondered how that worked with
them.

The last person was wearing the same clothes as her Ashikabi. The grey hair hung over her body
and the violet eyes looked at Minato and his Flock.

The white dress had long, flowing sleeves but it left enough open for her breasts to hang out.

Minato counted that they had four Sekirei although the male had to be a Singe Number if he
guessed from this power.

"Benitsubasa, I want you and Haihane to run away with Kusano if things turn sour. The rest of you
stay here." He hadn't removed the earpieces.

The boy spoke up and Minato looked at him. If he was this fast and he had already winged five
Sekirei, he was quite a powerful Ashikabi. He didn't take him to be so young though.

Before he could say something, the boy spoke first.

"Yomi, what is this? I told you to get me the Green Girl! Who is this?!" Minato turned to Kazehana
and tossed the still sleeping Kusano to her. Before the other Sekirei could move, Minato had
moved in and pressed a finger to Yomi's neck.

"Introduce me to your Ashikabi. Tell me who I am." The Sekirei nodded as the rest watched the
Ashikabi move.

"I'm sorry, Hayato-sama. It appears that this Ashikabi got there first. Plus, the Green Girl reacted to
him. She has been winged by him."

The Ashikabi began to stamp with his foot as he began to curse.

"What? That is not fair! It was first come, first serve! It was said in the text!"

Minato was a bit amazed at how the boy reacted. Was this kid serious? Then his eyes settled on the
Yuki-Ona behind Minato.

"What?! Did you wing the Scrapped Number as well? That is impossible. Why did you do that?
She was unique."

Minato found his words again.

"Just because she is unique, doesn't mean that it's good to stay like that. I helped her out. And now,
you can choose." Minato looked him over.

He wasn't a bad kid per se. He was quite a powerful Ashikabi if Minato were to guess. He had over
five Sekirei this early in the game. Still, if he managed to do this, he could find a way to work him.

Taking him down would be the fastest way but there was no telling what the cost would be for his
Sekirei.

"What do you know of it?! Who are you?!"

"Minato Sahashi. I'm the Ashikabi of the Sekirei behind me. I encountered your Sekirei when I
went after Kusano. I couldn't have her fall in the wrong hands. You know, she's reacting to me."

Hayato crossed his arms as he glared at Minato.

"What is that supposed to mean? I went after them because she is strong."

"Kid, this ain't some Pokémon game. Those Sekirei are living beings. You're essentially married to
them by their customs." Kazehana remembered something that she better would tell her Ashikabi
now.

Although, it wouldn't make Yomi's situation any better.

'Love, Kuu-chan told me that they hurt Takami as well when they went after her.' Minato was two
seconds away from snapping Yomi's neck.

It wouldn't be right for his mother to pass. Not before she learned of him and what he became. He
would need to look for her later.

"I heard you hurt someone when you went after Kusano. What happened to that person?"

"She got taken away! I don't know. Some woman in white and all dressed up. White hair and some
lab coat. Some old hag. What's it to you?" Minato sucked in air through his teeth.

"Kid." The Ashikabi as he felt fury going through him.

"I have a name. Hayato! Hayato Mikogami!"

The patience of Minato was wearing thinner now.

The words of Ajuka were the only thing that kept him from going overboard.

"Find your allies in the city. Even if they are not the ones you'd pick for a Rating Game, you will
need those who are willing to fight next to you. Look past their flaws and look at their potential."

"Hayato, then! That hag was my mother. And I'm holding your Sekirei here in my hands. I can
break her neck if you continue. Now, you're going to shut the fuck up and listen to what I have to
say!"

Minato took a few deep breaths to calm himself. When he felt his blood no longer rushing, he
looked at Hayato.

The child clearly took to the game. But he looked at it like that. As a game. Not as something
dangerous. Not a blood sport that could cost others.

He had seen too many Devil children turn sour from pressure on them. And this kid showed signs
of that.

"Listen here, Hayato! Why did you tell your Sekirei to attack my mother?"

Instead of shouting and cursing, Hayato looked at Minato in an ashamed matter.

"I wanted to have the Green Girl. But the scientist protected him. Yomi just followed my orders.
Please, don't kill her."

'Oh, so he can show sympathy. And well, this girl.' Minato could understand her. She had the same
nature as Akitsu and Musubi. A bit too pleasing to him and they forgot how to act properly.

"Is my mother dead?"

"Not when I saw her last. She was safely taken away." Minato relaxed a bit when he heard those
words.

"Listen here, Hayato. You can't just rush up to your Sekirei and just wing them. Your own self. It's
what causes Sekirei to like you or not."

Hayato crossed his arms as he heard Minato talk.

"Who are you to lecture me? You have seven Sekirei here as well. What makes you any different?"

Minato threw Yomi asides and he was glad to see that Hayato ran up to her and wrapped his arms
around her.

'Well, he does take care of them. I suppose he'll reprimand her later but for now, he is just happy to
have her back. I take there is a certain fondness he has for them.' Minato didn't miss how the male
looked at him as well.

Grateful was something that came to mind.

"Thank you for giving her back."

"She isn't a thing. She is a being. One that you need to take care of." Hayato glared at him but
when he got a glare back, he relented.

Kneeling down to him, Minato knew that he was either extremely trusting or extremely stupid but
from what he got, the other Sekirei didn't attack him.

"Listen here, Hayato. They're not just things you can collect. They are beings. They are alive.
They're someone you should take care of."

"Then what am I supposed to do? I can't sit on my butt all day and do nothing!"

The complaints just kept piling up.

"I am not saying you should do that either. I'm just saying that you should look at this in a different
light. Would you like it if you were bound to a person who you don't love? Or even like?"

That gave him pause to think. They were at the same height. Hayato felt embarrassed but for some
other reason. Fuzzy and warm. Now he talked to Minato.

He decided to listen to the older Ashikabi.

"I see that you're thinking about that. It ain't a pretty picture, is it? An Ashikabi who already
winged five Sekirei is a pretty powerful one. But let the Sekirei come to you. Or find them."

There was still defiance in Hayato's eyes as he heard Minato talk.

"Why? I think that I want them, I can get them." Minato shook his head.

"Sekirei can find you if you're the right person for them. It's how I found my Sekirei."

The Ashikabi of the South made a sigh as he looked back at Minato.

"And even so? Why would it do me well?"

Putting a heavy hand on the shoulder, Hayato gulped when he felt the pressure. Minato was still
having a calm smile but there was a change in his energy.

"If you look at this from a Game perspective. This ain't a free for all. This is what I'd see as a Coop
game. The best way you might live through this is by working with allies. I don't think you'd like to
lose your Sekirei."

Looking at Yomi, she was terrified of Minato. Hayato nodded to him.

Losing his Sekirei would be a horrible thing. He had grown to be very fond of them.

Those girls made that empty house be alive.

The inner child inside of him was no longer crying with them around.

"Okay, you win. If you say so. I'll work with you." Minato ruffled his hair when he grinned at
Hayato.

"That's a good answer." Feeling the fatigue hitting him, Minato found it was way too late for either
of them to be awake.

"Now, scuffle. It's late enough." After a grumble, the Ashikabi of the South got in the car.
Kazehana saw him leave. The male Sekirei looked at Minato's [Queen] and shook his head.

As soon the motor roared to life and left the group. The Ashikabi looked at the Wind Flower who
shook her head.

She would tell her Ashikabi the story that he was entitled to but now, wasn't the time to talk.

"I think we better get this little one home." Kazehana yawned and the other Sekirei felt the fatigue
hitting them.

Even as Devils who thrived in the night, they felt their natural biology. Plus, the [Rooks] and
[Queen] had their training day.

Yet, for Minato, his warm bed wouldn't be something he could get just yet.

"I'm afraid that I can't join you just yet." The Sekirei looked at Minato who opened his wings.

Turning to his Peerage, Minato looked at the woman that he loved so much.

"Get Kusano home and do not leave her alone. Tell Miya to make an exception."

"What do you intend to do, Minato?" Kazehana asked the question burning in everyone's mind.

"I'm going to see my mother. I owe her that much." The Sekirei heard his voice and tone. He
wouldn't take another answer.

The Ashikabi had been replaced by their [King]. None of them thought to stand against him.

"But it wouldn't be polite to let you leave like that." All of them got kisses and they could feel the
warmth seeping into their bodies.

They opened their wings and flew back to the Inn while Minato flew to MBI. The tower in the
middle of the city was unmissable.

A few simple spells turned him invisible and with another one, he knew where to find his mother.
She was lying on a sick bay. Minato flew upwards and found the place where his mother, the one
who had given him life, lay in a bed.

Sedated and full of medications.

Memories had consumed him and he had always remembered her with brown hair. An
undefeatable force. And yet, when he had tried to remember her, as a child, it became impossible.

His [King] had taken care of him as a young boy and had raised him as her own.

Minato would never hold that against Serafall but it felt him with guilt. Touching the window,
Minato made it disappear.

He got in and walked over to her.

The strong male that was an undefeatable Ashikabi and [King] made way for a young boy that felt
his heart breaking. He knelt down on the bed and Minato felt tears filling his eyes.

"Mom, what have you done?" He placed his hands on her left as he felt that she was asleep.

Standing up, he touched her forehead. Despite the advanced medical procedures, they couldn't
remove scars.

But Minato wouldn't let his mother walk away with a scar. Touching her forehead, he infused it
with his energy.

When he felt that it was enough, he touched her forehead. Kissing it, he smiled at her.

"I hope that one day, I can tell you what I am. I do hope that you can forgive me for what I have
done. Good night, mum."

Going through the same door as he left, Minato looked back at his mother. After he restored the
window, the Devil flew back to his Flock.

Just a few minutes later, Takami Sahashi woke from it.

Her open eye looked around the place.

MBI, of course. Those pieces that the fucknut that she let come in her had most likely called in
security and got her in.

Yet, she had expected to sleep. Her mind tried to give up on Kusano. She loved that girl with a
fiery passion.

Most likely, the fruit cake had used her for some sick game. Yet, that wasn't the biggest thing that
she worried about.

She touched her own head and could feel that it no longer hurt. Had MBI been that good already?
Takami would have been the first one to know about that.

Yet, it didn't hurt as much as it did before.

Going against everything she had ever been taught, Takami undid the bandages. A mirror stood
and she could see it.

The wounds had been healed. There wasn't even a scar remaining. She hadn't heard or seen anyone
entering and nothing of her alarms bleared.

Yet, she could feel something else. A warm presence. Smelling her hands, there was a distinct
scent on them.

Takami couldn't place where she had felt that before. She flopped back onto her bed.

She had been too tired to really care about it now.

The scientist was exhausted, beaten, and dazed from her medication. She would sleep and see later
who was the lucky fellow who had winged Kusano.

Scene skip

When Minato and his Flock had left the Inn, Miya had guessed it would be a quiet evening. Matsu
finally felt safe enough to crawl out of the hole that she was hiding in.

"Is the Spawn of Satan finally removed from this house?" Miya didn't even look up to see Matsu in
the house.

The Sekirei of Wisdom was like many others, a beauty.

Her long orange hair hung in braids and like her eyes, it was in the color orange. She and Kazehana
had a similar choice in clothes as her dress resembled a cheongsam. Her body was well filed out
and she had great legs.

Her eyes shined at Miya who smiled back at her.

"Minato Sahashi and his Flock isn't here. Do not worry, I doubt they'll be home for the evening."

"Don't call the handsome Devil that, Matsu. He makes this place live a bit. Besides, he has already
figured you out." Uzume walked in and took a seat.

The place felt quiet without the Ashikabi. In her heart, she knew she made the right choice with
Chiho but now, she felt a bit unsafe.

Was it wrong of a Sekirei to second guess her choice in an Ashikabi?

"I think they'll be helping out that little one, Kusano. Who is to say that Minato didn't wing her?"

Miya watched how Matsu giggled. The knife was raised in a threatening matter to the Sekirei of
Wisdom.

"Matsu, please refrain from using vulgar language in this house."

The Sekirei felt sweat dripping down her back as she watched the knife.

"Yes, Miya. I know! I won't do it again!"

She had seen what Kazehana had done with Minato. She wouldn't sell out that woman.

Whenever Minato walked by, she could feel her body heating up.

"Ah, well. He is not here and I don't think he'll be home soon!" Matsu should have learned that
goading to Murphy wasn't a good idea.

The doorbell rang and Miya looked at her food.

"Uzume, can you open the door?" The brunette walked out of the room and grumbled something
about the stud picking bad timing.

She hadn't expected to see the two faces before her. But they weren't the most pleasant ones.

"Well, look we have here." A surprised voice answered Uzume's face.

"If it ain't Sekirei Number 10." A snark was shot in her direction. Uzume took a few seconds to see
who had crawled up in front of her face.

"Hikari and Hibiki. Didn't expect to see you skanks ever again. What are you doing here?"

The Sekirei of Thunder and Lightning had been a set of twins. They had a slender and tall build.
Long black hair that was tied up in a ponytail. They had been wearing casual clothes that showed
one difference.

Hikari had been gifted while Hibiki had a slow growth so to speak.

Hikari was wearing a black shirt with white lines at the top that showed her generous girth and a
few miniskirts. Meanwhile, Hibiki was wearing a similar outfit although hers was a summer dress.
"We are here because Seo said to meet us here. Plus, we have been told we could get something to
eat here as well." Uzume remembered that most likely Miya had cooked for the others.

In that way, not as much food would have to go to waste if those two joined the table.

"Well, you're in luck. We have an abundance of food. Just give me a second. Miya, we got guests!
Hungry ones! Birdie ones!"

"Friendly ones?" Miya shouted back.

"You can make a point of that," Uzume said with a grin and the two glowered at her.

"Let them in." Uzume moved her hand and she nodded at the two.

"Follow me, you two. But keep thoughts to yourselves. We all want to eat in peace."

As soon as they had entered the door, Uzume wondered how much longer the peaceful days would
continue.

She hoped that Miya would let the two stay for a bit.

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Minato flew through the sky as he heard something from Kazehana.

"Love, I hope you don't mind but we stopped by a fast-food restaurant. We have all been starving
from this mission and we needed to recharge. Plus, I doubt that Miya would allow us to eat now."
Minato couldn't argue with their logic.

"Where are you at now?"

"McRonalds. The one, about five clicks south from the Inn."

Minato could feel his own need for food to grow.

He hadn't eaten since noon, and that was more than twelve hours ago.

"You leaving soon?"

"No, we have just started at the fourth go. Kusano is still as sound asleep as a kitten. Want to join
in?"

Feeling his own stomach rumble, Minato wanted nothing more but to join in the feast of eating
cheap food. Plus, a few thousand yen for all the poor saps who worked there.

"Give me ten minutes. I can go for a few burgers as well."

The place had been deserted but it had been going in full swing. The poor employees could barely
hold on to the amount of food that the Sekirei had been packing away.

They were the only residents and yet, it felt for the employees that rush hour was easy compared to
now. Minato watched the struggling workers, this late at night, working hard.

The front worker, a guy who had been down on his luck in life, just looked at him.

"Are those women friends of yours?" Minato nodded and he opened his wallet.
Fat stacks of yen fell on the plate of the poor guy.

He could barely believe what he got paid.

"Divide this between you and the remaining staff members. And no one needs to know about this."
There were only five workers.

Minato had just paid them their week shift in triplicate.

"If you can stay a bit, we can sure stay open." Minato turned around to the office.

"Can I order as well?"

With a glee, that could only come from a really good tip, Minato got himself quite a few meals as
well and made his way to the table.

Musubi, Benitsubasa, Yume and Akitsu made their way back for another round. On the place, he
found Haihane already sleeping against the wall while Kazehana was nursing Kusano.

He could barely believe how beautiful she looked as Kazehana took care of the little one. In a
decade or two, he would have his own children with her.

Maybe a girl with his hair color and her eyes.

Or a boy with her hair but his face. The ideas were shaken off and chalked up to late-night fatigue
and an empty stomach.

"Welcome back, my [King]. How do you feel?" Minato could barely wait to start ingesting the
food. He sat down next to Kusano and Kazehana as he began chomping down.

"Mum is fine although I really need to see her awake. And for some reason, I got a funny feeling in
the back of my head. Something tells me that the Inn might be having some surprises."

Kazehana picked a fry from his plate.

"Do not worry. If they were nasty, Miya would have shut down." Minato continued to eat while the
rest of the Flock came through and they started to eat. The hunger went away while they chatted in
a quiet tone.

They wouldn't wake up the small girl. When Minato checked the clock, it had been nearly three in
the morning.

The night had flown by while they were seated in the place.

"Eh, Kazehana. What is our best course of action? We stick around here for a few more hours or
we go back to the Inn."

Her smile made his heart skimp as he felt afraid.

"We can make it late in the night and later, walk our way back home." Minato dreaded the choice
he made as he felt that Miya wouldn't be happy with that.

Luckily, Yume had foreseen that.

"Do not worry, Minato. I sent a text to Miya. She had informed us that we would welcome in
breakfast."
Minato saw how Akitsu nursed Benitsubasa who felt sick from too much eating. Musubi had fallen
asleep on Yume's lap while Haihane hadn't woken up.

"Can we sit here for a few hours?"

"If you keep ordering yes. At six, you gotta scurry." Minato hadn't guessed that pulling an all-
nighter wasn't something he would do.

What were those idiots saying about doing this in college? This sucked. And as a male, he had to
stay awake. He would know that as soon he got into the Inn, he would find his comfortable bed and
sleep for the entire day.

They waited until that time came around and the group moved their tired bodies. Minato couldn't
support them all and the sun had begun to set through the city.

Fatigue hit them all and all longed for that soft and warm bed.

They stumbled their way home while half of the group carried the other. As soon as the Inn came
into view, Miya watched how the group came home.

Looking over, she saw that Minato carried a young girl on his back. Putting her broom away, she
walked up to them.

"Is that little one, Kusano?" Minato nodded and yawned as he felt his fatigue really hitting him.

"Yes. Now, Miya, I hope you don't mind we are going to sleep until supper. We'll wake up
ourselves."

Miya nodded to him. She could imagine them being tired.

"I take you all can need some sleep. Have a good rest. We'll talk later."

She watched Minato and his Sekirei walk into the house, hoping not to disturb the others.

The Pillar had taken Hikari and Hibiki in. Their first plan was to wait until that mooch of a Seo
finally came around.

The lazy bum was Takehito's best friend but that didn't mean she had to like him. The twins were
another story though.

They had taken up an empty room. Matsu and Uzume had both taken a bit of a liking to the two
and they had chatted the entire evening until they fell asleep.

Too late to return to their place, Miya had offered them a place to sleep and they had gratefully
accepted.

In the room, Hikari woke up as she felt a spark lit in her body. The booze, fatigue, and not enough
hours of sleep, caused her to wake up but she felt the embrace that her sister had on her.

Did Seo pass by? She doubted that as it was too early for him to pass by. Punctuality wasn't in his
nature.

Unlike her own nature, Hikari fell back asleep on her pillow, deciding that it was way too early to
wake up now.

In another bed, Uzume didn't have a quiet night. No, the Veiled Sekirei could feel a part of her
missing when Minato had walked out.

She had seen Minato walk into the Inn two weeks ago and he had managed to turn the tables for
quite a few people.

She thanked the Gods that the shitbag who held her leash didn't ask her to go after Kusano.

Uzume had seen how Minato had done the impossible and she began to wonder.

She remembered the conversation that she had with Chiho when she was allowed to visit her.

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Peeling an apple, Uzume cherished the moments she could spoil her Ashikabi. Handing her a slice,
Chiho gently ate that one.

"Anything going on at the Inn, Uzume-chan?" Chiho asked as they watched the weather outside. It
was a beautiful day but neither wanted to go outside.

"Not much no. We got a few new attendants at the Inn." Uzume knew the entire hospital was wired
taped. She couldn't talk too much about Minato.

Not to give those shitbags any more ammunition than they already had.

"Oh, a handsome young boy? Is my cute Uzume thinking of cheating on poor me?" Uzume rolled
her eyes as she took a slice in her mouth.

Sliding up to Chiho, she watched and gratefully took it as she ate it. The kiss was a normal thing
that followed up.

"He's handsome yes but both of us are taken by others." She didn't want to tell Chiho too much
about Minato yet.

But she wanted to know something though.

"Neh, Chiho. I have a question. What would you give up to be rid of your disease?" Uzume's voice
had become serious.

"What do I have left to give? My freedom is all that I have. I have nothing, Uzume. I have no
family, no house, and no money. You are the reason why I can have this." Uzume didn't want her
sweet Ashikabi to find out what she had given up.

"But if you could give up your freedom? If you could be cured. Would you?" Chiho's breath halted
in her mouth. She began to think about that question.

"I don't know. It's a bit too abstract." Chiho answered.

"But would you? Let's say that you could." Uzume pressed on.

"Uzume-chan, why do you ask these questions?" Uzume just waved it away.

"Just a hypothesis." She didn't want to get her hopes up.

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Well, Chiho didn't protest it. But Uzume knew that Minato wouldn't be pleased if she told Chiho
 about the fact he was a Devil.

Plus, he might help her.

Her mind wondered about it. Would he give up such a valuable piece to a sick and dying girl like
Chiho?

From what she had seen, Minato was a kind, considerate, virtuous, and strong young man. He
didn't allow anyone to crap on his servants. But he could back up his words.

But would he take that? Would he take Chiho in? She had no clue if he would. She did want to
know that though.

Uzume had seen how he treated her. The idea that the Knight in Saving Armor was there to help
them out.

But this Knight had a price that he wanted to pay. Tears filled her eyes as Uzume thought about it.

If Minato was back awake, she would ask him.

Uzume doubted that Minato would leave a damsel in distress like that.

But her resolve was steeled. She would take with Minato about this as soon she saw him.

Chapter End Notes

I think this is enough for our chapter. We have seen a lot in this chapter and I really
enjoyed writing this chapter.

I know it's quite a bit that we had here.

From the meeting with Minaka to the winging of Benitsubasa and Haihane. We also
had Ajuka take a look at Minato and his Sekirei.

We also had our first sort of lemon in this fic. I just felt right on writing that.

So yeah, you can say that I crammed a lot in this chapter. But it was fun to write.

The next chapter will pick up on pieces that we had here in this one.

Which will be published next week Friday.

But for now, I'm going to save this chapter and have it for later on what else we have.

Saluut.

End Notes
 And here we end it. This was some fun to write out. I had to figure out some bits on the
story where I had to go with this story but I'm very happy with the end result.

The requester and I have discussed who the Sekirei will be and what pieces they will
receive. Some might surprise you.

As for the questions here, let me know in the reviews if you have any. I got a feeling this is
going to be a fun ride. But about those, the PMs are down for the moment so it might take
some time before I have the ability to reply to them. At least, we are good on schedule.

The next fic is going to be out soon. But I'm not spoiling about that. I think many readers of
my Brave New World and Pillar Winged fic will enjoy this story as well. For the new
readers, welcome aboard.

Saluut.

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