The Chronicles Of Zero

Chapter 19 - 14: Phoenix Art and kick Riser's a.s.s.

When all the devils, excluded Riser heard what the two young devils just said, they wondered what they meant by that, do they know anything about Zero to say that kind of sentence.

Grayfia, Serafall, Rias, and Sona look at Zero and notice that Zero's eyes are hidden by his hair but that he has a smile on his face, not the nice warm and welcoming smile from earlier. No

But a smile that smacks of malevolence and murderous envy gives the two heiresses chills, as they have never seen Zero like this, while the two high-level devils wonder how such a young human can deliver such a great aura of death.

Lu: Hey mangy dog where are you looking?

Tell Lu to Riser with a look of hostility and an aura of death around her.

Sakuya: Mr. Phenex, I beg you not to ogle my mistress and my person, otherwise I will make you regret the day you were born.

Riser: Excuse me, ladies, Riser was taken with your beauty.

// Zero POV //

Zero: Huff

Riser: What are you laughing at, now that I think about what pretty ladies do with a human, like you, what a waste.

The more I hear him talk, the more he annoys me, and what I hate the most is when he talks about himself in the third person. But the most annoyed people are Sona, Tsubaki, Koneko, Lu and Sakuya. As for Evangeline, she watches the show without saying anything and seems to be thinking about something.

Rias: Riser, Zero is my friend and I won't allow you to talk to him like that.

Zero: ... Oh Ria-tan defending me is so sweet of you.

I say sarcastically but happy at the same time as now she considers me more of a friend than a pawn there to help her. The fact that I call Rias by her nickname makes her blush...

Rias: For the last time don't call me by that name.

Riser: This commoner is not allowed to make friends with people of our status Rias, look at him, he is so afraid of me that he doesn't dare to look at me in the ...

Before he's done talking...

Zero: Hey, you asshole!

Riser: What?!

Riser looks at me at the same time I get up from my seat and open my eyes and those eyes turn bright red which means I have activated my [Aura Trigger], activating it is like activating my Devil Trigger but all in my human form but less powerful.

Zero: This is the world of humans, not the underworld, so I would ask you to be respectful while here, even though you came here without warning and disturbed an important meeting with Leviathan-sama I didn't say anything and let you deal with Rias since the underworld matters do not concern me. When you started to ogle my Girls and my teacher with your eyes, you started to cross a threshold but I let it pass anyway. But when you started coveting what's mine, now I can't let that go. So if you're going to continue, I would ask you to go back to the underworld before you start a war you'll never win.

Every reason I give Riser my aura surrounding my body keeps getting stronger and stronger, and it makes Riser uncomfortable that a human is cornering him without using magic but only his aura.

Riser: Just because you have some powers, Riser is not afraid of you human and knows that I am the incarnation of the phoenix, you can't do anything against me.

Grayfia: Gentlemen please calm down, or else I will have to use force?

Riser: When a person known as the "Supreme Queen" says something so ubiquitous, even Riser can be afraid.

Zero: ... Understood, I'm pulling out only because you asked me to, Grayfia-san, but if this happens again, the Phenex family may lose a child, even the 4 Maou won't be able to stop me to save him, mark my words.

I say, as flashes of lightning pass through my body and my [Devil Trigger Rebellion] appears for a few seconds long enough to instill fear in everyone's mind before it disappears and I deactivate my [Aura Trigger] and then I go back to my seat.

Grayfia: Rias-sama like your brother and your father knew that you would stubbornly refuse this marriage, they offer you a solution to settle this one good for all

Rias: And that is?

Grayfia: A Rating Game

Issei: A Rating Game, I think Kaicho was talking about...

Sona: It's a game where the noble devils fight each other. In short, they fight each other in a battle with the help of their servants and determine who wins.

While Grayfia is explaining the stakes of the Rating Game to everyone I go next to Serafall and ask her a question.

Serafall: Go ahead and ask me and big sister will answer.

Zero: Ajuka Belzebub is the creator of the evils pieces isn't he? I was asking myself if Hades or other gods of death ever complained about his system?

When I say that, Serafall, it's petrifying on the spot.

Serafall: What do you mean by that, Zero-chan?

Zero: I was just wondering if a deal was struck with Hades and other death gods who are in charge of maintaining the balance of the dead world because I've noticed that most of the new reincarnated devils are almost all sacred gear carriers or have special powers, because although I understand that the new devil faction is trying to repopulate the underworld population after the great war and civil war with the Old Maou faction, but the evils parts system, wouldn't it cause a problem or a conflict in the future because of that?

Serafall falls into deep reflection and begins to understand the reason of my question, indeed, Sirzecks wants to make Rias face Riser in a Rating Game to win her freedom but for that Rias has to collect Pieces but the problem with Rias' pieces is that most of them were destined to die but because of these Evils Pieces those destinies were changed. By doing this, destiny has bound Rias and her peerage to face the most difficult ordeals of her life, it's the reflection that I've come to since I begin the read DxD stories in my old world, that mostly why I'll don't choose to help her but only indirectly.

Serafall: Zero-chan I can't give you an answer since this is a secret matter, I'm sorry I can't answer your question.

Zero: No that's ok. Your reaction alone fully answers my question.

Riser: Rias, I have to ask. Does this adorable group represent the totality of your peerage? Are they all you have?

Riser: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Zero: Oh, and why you seem so sure of yourself.

Riser: I'll show you.

Riser as arrogant as he is, Riser snaps his fingers and another and another magic circle appears behind him and from that circle 15 girls appear.

Riser: Riser has 15 pieces. In other words, Riser has a complete set.

Saji/Issei: 15! And they're all hot too! Damn it! Issei/Saji hates him so much! Why can't I be that guy?!?

Sona: Saji...

Sona looks at Saji disappointed.

Zero/Koneko: Idiots

Riser: My dear Rias, why do your servant and that of Sitri look at me and weep uncontrollably?

Asked Riser, geniously curious.

Rias: For Issei, it's because his dream is to have a harem and for Sona's pawn, I don't know.

??? Eww What barbarism! ...

Say a beautiful young girl with dark blue eyes. She has long blonde hair tied into twin tails with large, drill-like curls and blue ribbons keeping them in place. The front of her hair has several bangs hanging over her forehead, with a V-shaped fringe hanging over the bridge of her nose. Her initial outfit consisted of a light purple dress with dark purple accents and a blue bow at the front. At the back, three feather-like extensions mimicking a bird's tail protruding from the dress

Zero: A little respect girl, I have a harem and it's really hard and hard work to run one, so shut up for a moment.

???: Sorry, sir.

Riser: Don't talk to Riser's little sister like that, human.

Zero: Wait a minute, is she your little sister, like blood sister?

Zero: She was born a high-class devil, so why is she in your peerage, don't tell me you have some kind of fetish?

I'm taking a step back from Riser

Riser: It's not like that human, it's more like... Yeah, I show her the world by being part of my peerage.

Zero: You could've come up with a better excuse

Lu: You can talk

I turn around to answer Lu

Zero: I don't deny the fact that I can be hypocritical myself, but there is a difference between him and me, I didn't want my sisters to join the supernatural, but destiny wanted otherwise so I did the only logical thing to make them reach my level as quickly as possible so that they could defend themselves without needing help all the time.

While I'm talking to Lu, a smile appears on Riser's lips...

Riser: Mira

He said to one of his servants while pointing at me, the latter rushes at me at full speed which surprises everyone as for me I do not turn around and continue my discussion when she is about to hit me, I activate [Royalguard] and at the last moment, I say two words.

Zero: [ Royal Block ]

Her attack is blocked by my body canceling out any damage and at the same time my Royal Gauge has filled up. The fact that I do not receive any damage and do not move from my position surprises everyone, but especially the girl named Mira. With a fluid and fast movement, I place my right hand against her stomach and say the following word

Zero: [ Release ]

I release the anger contained in Mira's stalled attack, causing her, great damage and sending her waltzing with great force against one of the walls of the room. The girl must be between life and death at this point.

Zero: Looks like the warning I gave wasn't enough.

I say activate my [Aura Trigger] again, but I also activate my [Sharingan] for a more dramatic effect.

Riser: Everyone...

When Rise is about to order his peerage, I look at his peerage and my eyes give them chills.

Zero: Move from where you are, and you'd be like your friend, I wouldn't hesitate to kill you all on the spot.

I say in an authoritative voice.

Koneko: This is what happens when someone pisses off Zero-Nii.

Serafall: Koneko-chan how do you know all this?

Koneko: It's a secret, all I can say is that in all the time I've known Zero-Nii I've never seen him use more than 25% of his abilities.

Sona: Wait a minute, that means when he fought the Fallen Angel in the park the other day he wasn't seriously fighting him.

Koneko: Yes.

Riser: You don't scare Riser.

He uses his phoenix flames against me, once again I let the attack get to me and my body is engulfed in the flames. Which freaks out the Sitri and the Gremorys except for Lu, Sakuya, Evangeline, and Koneko.

Girls: Zero/Zero-san/ Zero-chan/Senpai

Lu/Sakuya/Evangeline/Koneko: He's OK

Rise: Ahahahaha, well done to you pitiful human, no one can humiliate Riser without suffering the consequences.

Zero: So that's the famous Phoenix flame that makes the Phenex family so proud, I expected better.

I say what surprises everyone and starts to wonder if I'm human...

Zero: Stagnet

The flames of the phoenix around my body are concentrated in a sphere in the palm of my right hand...

Zero: Complexio

And I absorb the sphere of flame without activating the spell in my body, and I leave a sigh and say with an arrogant smile.

Zero: [ Phoenix Flame power is absorbed ]

[ [Abyss and Holy Phoenix Flame] and [Abyss and Holy Phoenix Art] created ]

My words shock all the devils in the room...

Riser: What did you do to Riser's flames, human, how could you withstand the most destructive flame in the underworld?

Zero: I have nothing to say to you.

I disappear to reappear in front of him Grayfia tried to stop me.

Keyword "Tried."

[By absorbing the phoenix's flames, [Abyss and Holy Phoenix Art] create, since the flames are of lower purity, the skill's rank changes from Tier 4 to Tier 2]

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Abyss Phoenix Art :

Abyss Phoenix Art: First Dance: Abyss Phoenix Lotus Palm

Abyss Phoenix Art: Second Dance: Abyss Phoenix Pulse

Abyss Phoenix Art: Third Dance: Abyss Phoenix Breaker (sealed)

Abyss Phoenix Art: Fourth Dance: Abyss Phoenix King Execution (sealed)

Abyss Phoenix Art: Fifth Dance: Abyss Phoenix God Annihilation (sealed)

Holy Phoenix Art :

Holy Phoenix Art: First Dance: Holy Phoenix Fist

Holy Phoenix Art: Second Dance: Holy Phoenix Song

Holy Phoenix Art: Third Dance: Holy Phoenix Sunshine (sealed)

Holy Phoenix Art: Fourth Dance: Holy Phoenix King, Redemption (sealed)

Holy Phoenix Art: Fifth Dance: Holy Phoenix God Revolution (sealed)

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Zero: Try not to die, [Abyss Phoenix Art: First Dance: Abyss Phoenix Palm ]

Abyss Phoenix Art: First Dance: Abyss Phoenix Lotus Palm - Active - Tier 2 (Ultimate Level) - MP: 800

Description: This is a technique specially made for Zero and it is derived from the flame of the Phoenix it is the embodiment of the flame of the Phoenix and pure darkness, The first dance is an attack technique that seals all Mana, Ki, or energy of the body of the one who is attacked by this technique and inflicts burns that can not be healed as but the flames used are of low purity the time of healing and sealing of all energies of the target is two months.

My hand radiates flames similar to the flames of Riser but mine is a mix of black as darkness and orange flames. (Natsu Darkness/Fire Dragon Mode Flame)

When my palm comes in contact with Riser, a fiery black lotus surrounds all his body and sends him waltzing against a wall, completely charred.

???: Onii-sama!!!

Riser Peerage: Riser-sama !!!

I'm looking at Riser's sister

Zero: Hey, what's your name?

The girl is startled when I talk to her, she catches her breath and talks to me with a frightened look on her face.

???: Ravel, Ravel Phenex, sir.

Zero: I'm counting on you to tell your family that what happened to Riser is his fault, and as you can see a Maou and other witnesses are present, can I count on you?

Ravel: Yes, sir.

Then I look Grayfia in the eye and she understands my intention right away.

Grayfia: Take your master and go back to his house so that he can be healed. I will take care of this matter and wait for the instructions of Lucifer-sama.

???: Got it Grayfia-sama

Riser's peerage takes the master and their fainting comrade, avoiding looking me in the eye, and disappears into a magical circle, after which I deactivate my [Sharingan] and [Aura Trigger].

Sona: Zero, what was that?

Serafall: No, how did you acquire the Flame of Phoenix?

Zero: It's just a small demonstration of my potential, to show that I'm not someone to be taken lightly, Riser, underestimating and provoking me and that's what happened to him.

Then I turn to Rias

Zero: I understand from the conversation earlier that you accepted the Rating Game?

Rias: Uh, yes.

Zero: Grayfia-san tells Lucifer-san to make the preparations for the Rating Game in two month time, at which time I think Riser will be fully recovered from the damage I inflicted on him to participate, and I also leave it to you to explain to the Phenex family why their son is in this state and hope that you will take the appropriate precautions to prevent the 72 Pillars from losing another family.

Grayfia, Serafall, Sona, and Rias look at me and understand that I have just won Rias two months of preparation for her Rating Game.

Grayfia: Got it, Zero-sama.

Zero: Sera Onee-san I'm sorry for the inconvenience...

Serafall: No, you don't have to apologize. I understand that you were just defending yourself and that Riser was too arrogant for his good.

Zero: Thank you very much.

Then I look at Saji and he still seems shocked by what I just did, and the remarks he made about me earlier still stuck in my throat if I'm not mistaken he agreed to join Sona because he has feelings for her.

Zero (thought): I'm going to show you that karma can be a bitch.

Zero: Say Sona, since your sister is here, you should tell her the good news.

Some people in the room are wondering what I'm talking about, but Sona understands what I mean and starts to blush.

Serafall: So-tan, what does Zero-chan mean by that, what do you want to tell me?

Sona: Uh... about that...

Sona starts playing with her fingers like a girl in love, which gives Saji a scary feeling because the person he idolizes and has feelings for acts in a way he has never seen and he doesn't like that at all.

As for Rias, she gets all depressed when she remembers the relationship between Zero and Sona.

Sona: Do you remember the conditions I gave our parents about my suitor?

Serafall: Yes, I remember, I remember that you would agree to get engaged to the first person who could beat you at Chess... Don't tell me.

Sona nods her head to confirm her sister's answer, blushing more and more, which surprises everyone except the group of Zero, Rias, Akeno.

Serafall: Who did you lose to?

Sona can't say a single word because she is so embarrassed, she points at me, and everyone looks at me and I just give them a smile and a worried look because Serafall is known to be very protective of Sona.

Sona's peerage members look at Tsubaki for confirmation.

Momo: It's true Tsubaki-san

Ask for Momo Hanakai one of Sona's bishops...

Tsubaki: I and Luciela were present all along, their match and I can confirm that Kaicho lost against Zero-sama.

Saji: This can't be happening.

Saji starts crying and Issei tries to comfort him...

Grayfia: Congratulations Sitri-sama

Serafall: I see.

Serafall gets up from her seat and comes close to me her eyes are hidden by her hair and it makes me nervous when she gets in front of me, she does something that surprised me a lot, she takes me in her arms.

Serafall: Yeah, I won a little brother now I can brag to Zechs-chan that my new brother-in-law is really cool and strong, from now on I'm gonna call you Ze-chan.

Everyone (thought): She was quick to accept it.

Zero: Ahhh, And here I thought you were going to ask me about being engaged to Sona and whether I was serious about it.

Serafall: Your actions earlier already showed me who you really are and the fact that your girls support you whiteout worry and trust you reinforces that too and Sona also told me about you before so I don't have to worry about that.

Zero: Suit yourself.

Serafall: Thank you, So-tan you have my OK, I'll be back in a few minutes to tell our parents the news.

Then Serafall disappears with a magic circle, Grayfia also apologizes and leaves via a circle too.

Zero: I think I'll go home too.

Rias: All right, and Zero thanks for helping me.

Zero: I don't remember helping you because I deserved a thank you from you Rias, all I did was for me and my people and that's all. If you are a king start acting like one. I hope you won't disappoint me. That applies to you too Issei, your sister and I have hopes and expectations of you, you'd better not disappoint us.

I and my group are heading for the exit.

Zero: See you tomorrow, Sona, Tsubaki, Koneko, everyone.

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