The Chronicles Of Zero
Chapter 28 - 23: A Demon in the Underworld
(A/N: This chapter counts as two chapters since I owe you one chapter overdue.)
// 3rd year classroom //
All of a sudden the 2 heiresses and their 2 queens also feel the cold wave and only know one person capable of producing this kind of pressure.
Sona: That idiot what's he doing?
Tsubaki: This pressure is more sinister than last time, something must have happened to him.
Rias: We should see what's going on.
The 4 girls nod their heads and leave their classrooms and arrive on the 2nd year's floors, they notice the girls in Zero's group discussing the source of the cold, heading there as well.
Himari: What do you mean Lu-san, Zero is pissed off.
Lu: You should know that Zero and I have a very special bond, sharing our soul, making him my only Partenaire and servant. If we were to follow the evil piece pattern, he would be all pieces at once, making him an all-rounder.
Rias/Sona (thought): What?
Mio: Wait a minute, does this mean that Zero has the capabilities of an entire peerage all by himself?
Lu: Yes Zero is getting more powerful every day but that power comes at a cost of course.
Miyuki: What cost?
Lu: The dark side of his being is becoming more and more apparent day by day especially since that accident but he can channel it and keep it in balance. But sometimes when he's angry or upset some of that darkness surfaces I think you saw what happened last time didn't you Miyuki, Mio, Sakuya.
Mio: It's true that when Zero saved Miyuki, Maria and I from that stray devil he was angry with him to the point of cruelty.
Lu: That's why I allow him to have a harem of girls that he loves and who also love him back for who he is so that it can also serve as a chain to keep him in a stable mental state. but I never thought the number of girls around him would grow this fast.
Sona: I'd like to hear more about that, Luciela.
Said Sona, making their presence known to Zero's group.
Lu: Are you sure you want to know more?
Says Lu with a scary smile, that makes the four devils tremble with fear.
// Zero POV //
As the boys turn to leave when they feel the air around them get chilly...
Boy 3: Why is it cold all of a sudden?
Zero: Wait a moment.
The boys turn around to see me get up off the floor, then start stretching my joints.
Zero: Normally I wouldn't have taken to heart your attempt to intimidate me, the fact that you dared to destroy the bento made with love by my Sakuya is borderline but the last remark you made I can't let it pass.
Boy 2: What can you do against us, we outnumber you?
Zero: I've fought against people more numerous and stronger than you before.
I say with a mocking tone
Boy 4: Stop laughing at us, or we're gonna kill you, you little punk.
When I hear what the first-year said, I stop laughing and get serious. That's when the girls arrive to see a group of guys around me, Sona is getting ready to stop them when I start talking.
Zero: You shouldn't say words like that lightly, kid, even as a joke.
My change in tone shocks everyone present.
Zero: Oh, really then tell me, have you ever killed anyone? seen a dead body lying cold, lifeless in front of your feet? or see a person covered in blood after being stabbed or shot?
The more I talk, the more I release a murderous aura around me, which makes everyone shake because my dialogue becomes more and more morbid, if I was aware of what I was saying it would make me shudder too.
The first year also starts to get scared hearing what I said, I use [Misdirection] by dropping my chopsticks on the ground and of course, they follow them with their eyes and then I clap my hands really hard and suddenly it scares everybody.
Then I suddenly disappear in front of their eyes to reappear after the first year until everyone understands what just happened, I slide one hand in front of their eyes and then use the other hand imitating the fangs of a snake with my fingers and press them against its Adam's apple like a snake wrapping itself around its prey, of course with the intention of killing.
Of course, the young man is frightened and deprived of all his landmarks and sight, feeling that something creeps around him like a snake and threatens his integrity and this frightens him to the utmost and tells him that he is going to die.
He lets out a shrill cry that startled everyone and everyone turns to me to see me holding the first year hostage while holding his adam's apple between his fingers ready to rip his throat out in an instant.
Zero: If I was a real murderer and I was armed, your friend would have died instantly.
I tell them, some of them fall on their butts, terrified by the show of force I just made, and then I tell the first year
Zero: This is what happens when you say such dangerous words lightly, this is what it feels like to be helpless and powerless in the face of death. Now dare to say that word to me one more time.
Boy 4: I won't do it again, I won't say things like that without thinking, please spare me.
Zero: And?
Boy 4: I take back what I said about breaking up with your girlfriends, I should never have said that.
When Zero's girlfriends hear that they understand why Zero is upset but they are also upset that someone dares to say that to the person they love.
Zero: And?
The boy who doesn't know what to say is thinking about the one thing he didn't say.
Boy 4: I'm sorry.
Zero: See that wasn't so hard.
I say as I release him, with a smile on my face making my murderous aura disappear, he falls to the ground and drags himself towards his comrades.
Zero: Well now for good measure for disturbing my meal and destroying my bento I'm going to beat you up properly.
Boy 1: Please spare us.
When Sakuya hears that her lovingly homemade bento was trashed by those guys a murderous aura begins to form and she's getting ready to join me to beat the boys but the girls in my group are holding her back to avoid a bloodbath.
Rias with Akeno watches what happens and she starts to think how lucky she is not to have Zero in her peerage because he would be impossible to handle, he is powerful but the problems he would bring with him would cause more problems than benefits for her.
Sona: Zero, stop it now.
That's when the boy notices the presence of Sona and the girls, which reassures them, but when they see an angry Sakuya being held by other girls it doesn't reassure them at all.
Zero: Um, Sona, what do you want? I'm busy right now.
Sona and Tsubaki are shocked, because it is the first time they have seen Zero speak to them in such a cold voice as he smiles at them every time, and they start thinking about what Lu told them about the real Zero.
Sona: Zero Akatsuki, please stop your action at this point, if you touch those students it will have repercussions.
Boys: Kaicho
Zero: I get it, you're lucky this time I let you go but don't let it happen again, understand?
Boys: Yes, we won't do it again.
Sona seems happy to see that I have come to my senses, but she is completely wrong and that she will understand right away.
Lu: You're naive Sona.
Sona: What do you mean by that?
Zero: Oh, and one more thing, look at my eyes.
The boys look into my eyes only to see one of my eyes become golden with three tomoe that have a hole on the full part of each tomoe, this three tomoe forming a full circle (Mangekyo from Madara) that start to turn. Yes, I have activated my Mangekyo Sharingan.
Zero: Tsukuyomi
All the boys are plunged into an illusion, after a while each of them utters a scream before falling unconscious to the ground.
Sona: Zero. What did you do?
I turn to her, and all the girls see my Mangekyo Sharingan but what shocks them is that I cry tears of blood with a smile.
Miyuki and Sakuya remember these eyes, it the same eyes I have when I unlock my Magia Erebea.
Zero: I followed your orders not to touch them at all, I only let them see a bad nightmare, they will wake up in a minute and forget what happened.
Zero (thought): They will remember it all like a nightmare, and I made sure that the fear they felt will stay with them forever.
I say with an evil smile and then turn off my Mangekyo because my eye is starting to hurt like hell and I don't want to lose my sight now. Sakuya approaches me and cleans the tears of blood with a handkerchief.
Zero: Thank you.
Sakuya: Never use these eyes again, they are hurting you
She whispers to me
Zero: I'll try, it's these eyes are not complete that why it hurting me.
Then after a while, the boys suddenly get up as if he has just woken up from a long nightmare and when they see the girls their faces turn pale, they all get up at once and say
Boys: Excuse us.
Before running away, I wave goodbye with a smile on my hand, leaving the girls speechless about what just happened...
Miyuki: What just happened just now?
Mio: I don't know.
Then Mio turns to Zero to see him still with a smile on his face but that smile seems evil, taking her courage in both hands and she asks him the question
Mio: Zero, what did you show them?
Everybody turns to me with the same question...
Zero: Do you want the full version or the short version and censor?
When I tell them that, I already give them the color and it seems to make them even more curious. Mio and the others don't know what to choose, so Akeno decides to take the risk and asks for the full version.
I then put my finger against her forehead and use a memory-sharing spell to show him what each of them has seen.
Each illusion begins in the same way each boy is chained without any way to escape and then see their respective idol (Sona/Tsubaki/Rias/Akeno/etc) m.a.k.i.n.g. .l.o.v.e with me with a face that says they are having fun, which puts some in a mad rage, and some are shocked at what they see.
When Akeno sees herself riding me and having a good time with me, she starts to blush but the next scene chills her on the spot.
(A/N: I can't believe what I'm going to write after is out of my head and believe me what's going to happen I wouldn't even wish it on my worst enemy)
All of a sudden a muscular man with black hair tied up in braids dressed in Magical Girl's outfits appears near the boys at this very moment. This person is called Mil-tan, he is a male bodybuilder who is a big fan of Magical Girl and wants to become one.
He starts flirting with the boys and the boys don't like at all what is happening in front of their eyes. They scream with all their strength to get out of this nightmare, but they don't know that this is only the beginning.
Because the poor souls are impaled by Mil-tan's magic stick and their screams of horror resound in emptiness without stopping for hours and that for 15 days of non-stop shouting
Mil-Tan also has a group of muscular friends who share his interest in the Magical Girl genre and get dressed up, they come after 6 days to join the game and it goes on until there is only an ounce of reason left in them.
That's when I appear in front of them and tell them that they can admire the girls from afar but if they have perverse thoughts they will have nightmares again and this time they won't be able to escape then that's when everyone wakes up.
I'm looking at Akeno who doesn't seem to be doing very well.
Zero: Are you okay?
Akeno: Are you human?
she asked me with shaky legs.
Zero: Last time I checked, no.
I say as I pick up my bento box and chopsticks before heading to my classroom followed by the girls in my group.
Sona: I hope he's calmed down so the meeting with the Phenex family doesn't end in bloodshed.
Rias: Even I'm starting to feel a little bit guilty about what's happening at Zero if I had taken responsibility and didn't run away and come here maybe things would have been different.
Sona: But we would never have met someone like him, who treated us like normal people.
Rias: You are right.
// Timeskip //
After I got home I told my little sister and cousin that we're leaving for the underworld tomorrow morning and to start preparing their stuff for a few days, then I went to train with Scathach to let off some steam, and this time I almost won, but since I had used the mangekyo earlier in the day, for a second I lost focus on the fight and of course, Scathach didn't miss this opportunity to knock me out.
Scathach: You were almost there Zero, try to do better next time fufu.
Zero: I still can't get used to the idea that you are the heroic spirit Scathach and the Divine spirit Scathach Sqadi at the same time. If you were only the heroic spirit, you would have been more severe on me...
Scathach: Oh, you want your training to be more severe.
Zero: I'm sorry. Pretend I didn't say anything. Scathach-sama.
Scathach: As I told you before my invocation is a miracle in itself, don't think about it too much and rest.
She said they gave me a l.a.p pillow.
// Some hours later //
I am at this moment in my sanctuary ready to invoke two more of my Servants and I decided to invoke an Archer and another Assassin.
After drawing the two circles, then put my two class cards in, then I start the invocation but a problem suddenly surfaces and two other cards come out of my deck to join the rest of the two cards in the two circles.
When the light disappears four servants appear in front of me, Assassin Semiramis, Ruler Joan of Arc, Avenger Joan of Arc Alter or as I call her Jalter, and Archer Tomoe Gozen.
Semiramis: It's been a long time, master, are you happy to see me by your side again?
Zero: Um, it's been a long time Semiramis, sorry I haven't been able to visit you the last few days have been quite stressful for me.
Tomoe: Master, I've been waiting for days for you to summon me to keep your promise to me.
Jalter: Oh I'm interested, now that I think about it when you came back from your last invocation you were as red as a tomato.
Zero: It's none of your business Jalter if Tomoe wants to tell you she will tell you, don't force her.
Tomoe: My lord is right, I won't say anything.
Jalter: Umf, I've completely lost interest in knowing
Zero: you can talk you've been sneaking into the summoning process without my permission which is pumping all my mana, you know it's not easy to maintain the bond between the 4 of you while your new carnal envelopes adapt to your new environment.
Jeanne: We're sorry Master for acting without your consent but we had to do this because we're concerned about your recent condition.
Jeanne looks at me with a serious and worried look at the same time, I approach her looking serious.
Zero: ... Does this mean that for my sake you are willing to act against my authority?
Jeanne: Yes.
Zero: Even if it means your imminent destruction...
My expression gets darker and darker and the other servants get into position to stop me at any time, even Jalter clenches her sword and shakes a little.
Jeanne: I swear in my role as Ruler I am prepared for all.
I arrive in front of Jeanne and bring my hands close to her face, the tension becomes tense and then I pinch both cheeks of Jeanne and stretch them out.
Jeanne: Eweeew ????
Zero: Pfff ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah.
Servants: Eh?!!!
I burst out laughing at Jeanne's bewildered look and then let go of her cheeks.
Zero: Jeanne, you're just too naive sometimes.
Jeanne starts sulking
Jeanne: Master, you're horrible.
Zero: Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
Semiramis: Who'd have thought your little stunt would fool us like that.
Zero: Sorry Semiramis, I promise I will make it up to you.
Semiramis: I can't wait to see it.
Zero: And I'm sorry too my little saint.
Jeanne: Who is your little saint; I don't remember having a man who acts as you do.
She turns her head and says to me
Zero (thought): Sneaky move, lesson number 55: When a girl who has feelings for you is mad at you, use the sneakiest technique you know to make it up to her.
Zero: Jeanne looks here for a moment
Jeanne: What? If this is about an apology, it's not... Muh???
Not letting her finish her sentence I kiss her, and innocent as she is she didn't try to resist and let herself be carried away by the p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e, then I separate from her and take her in my arms...
Zero: I'm forgiven?
Jeanne: Yes.
She says to me again under the effect of the kiss, then I turn to the others to see Tomoe and Jalter blushing and Semiramis having an amused smile while l.i.c.k.i.n.g their lips.
Jalter: Wow, I didn't know you were so sneaky, Master.
That's when Jeanne comes to her senses and starts to blush, then sighs, after that I show everyone their room in the sanctuary before going to sleep in my room.
// The next morning //
The next morning I prepare my things for my stay in the underworld, for this trip I decided to wear a white shirt, black trousers, a long black sleeveless hooded jacket, and black shoes and a pair of black glasses.
Then make a little trip to Azur Lane to fetch Belfast to accompany me during my stay.
Why take Belfast with me, that the risk of me getting in trouble you say?
But I'm just waiting for it to happen, these last 8 months working with Zelretch on some of the most ridiculous missions have ended up rubbing off on me to such an extent that sowing chaos has almost become a hobby, but in moderation.
After being teleported to the central square I head towards the Royal Navy district while saying hello to the girls I meet, I also see a new face so I think sh.i.p.s must be back from their missions, as I continue on my way I hear a sudden scream
???: Whoa, careful, get out of the way.
Zero: Huh, wow.
Something hit me, or rather someone, it's a girl with black squared hair with a white kagura mask in the shape of a fox with red patterns, her eyes are red, she's wearing a nice kimono with a short skirt, black and red with flower patterns and white knee socks. This girl should be in the 16 to 17 years, she has cat ears and tail and I may not have said it but her c.h.e.s.t is big I would say C cup.
???: Huh? It doesn't hurt, why?
The girl who bumped into me has her face stuck to my c.h.e.s.t when she looks at my face she gets all happy and stars start to appear in her eyes.
???: Wa! This is the Lord, the real Lord! Umm...I'm...uhh, I'm...Yamash...aow I bit my tongue...I'm Yamashiro! I'll be in your care!
Zero: Nice to meet you too Yamashiro, I'm Zero Akatsuki the commander of Azure Lane, tell me why you call me, my Lord?
Yamashiro: Because my Lord is the Lord of Yamashiro.
I don't know why, but the fact that Yamashiro is so happy to see me makes me feel good, maybe because she's a Neko, and then I stroke her head.
Yamashiro: It's ticklish, My Lord!
Then she hugs me, then she starts sniffing at me.
Yamashiro: There is a comforting smell on my Lord's body!
Zero: Is there?
Yamashiro: Hey, hey, hey!
Zero: Well Yamashiro, I've got to go, be careful not to fall next time, you're lucky you fell on me or you would have hurt yourself badly.
Yamashiro: Understood my lord, I Yamashiro will be careful.
I say goodbye to Yamashiro and head in the direction of Belfast, how I know where it is, thanks to the ring of course.
I continue to move forward to arrive in front of a garden where it seems that a tea party is being organized, at this moment a maid passes in front of me I call her to announce my arrival.
Zero: Excuse me.
???: Yes?
When the maid turned towards me, my face suddenly turned pale.
Zero (thought): Of all the people why I had to call her.
When the maid saw my face she recognized me right away.
???: Ah, Master, you finally came to see Dido.
I force a smile and pinch my arm behind my back to keep me from running away, why do you ask?
You have to know that Dido is Sirius' big sister, yes the same Sirius I slept with just two days ago, but coming back to Dido, the latter has a certain peculiarity, saying rather a problem.
And it's called abandonment syndrome,
The abandonment syndrome or abandonment is a psychological state of permanent feelings of insecurity linked to an irrational fear of being abandoned. The person who suffers from a state of abandonment needs affection to make up for an original lack.
She will want my attention at all costs, I remember that when I had her in my Azur Lane game I had to pat her on the head every day and if I had the misfortune to forget she became full Yandere for a while.
Zero: Yo Dido, how are you doing?
Dido: Dido is naturally fine! Ahh... to think I'm worthy of the master's concern...!
Zero: I'm glad, could you announce my arrival, please.
Dido: It can wait, can't it, Dido wants to talk about a lot of things with you master.
Zero (thought): She completely rejected my request as if it wasn't important.
Zero: Please Dido, it's really important, I'd like you to do it.
Dido: Really, I understand I'm going to warn her majesty, you're going to wait for me here aren't you? You're not going to leave and abandon me, are you?
Dido's getting full Yandere.
Zero: Yes, I'll wait for you too, I promise.
Dido: I'll go then.
While waiting for Dido, I notice a shadow above me, it's a Bald Eagle.
Zero: If I'm not mistaken, that's the eagle of the Yorktown sisters.
I reach out my arm like a perch and at the same time the eagle lands on my arm...
Eagle: screech
Zero: Hey you, are you all alone today?
Eagle: screech
The eagle nods yes as if he understands me.
Zero (thought): I know Yorktown talks to her a lot, but I never thought she'd train him to understand the language of men.
I stroke his coat and he seems to enjoy my treatment, then I take a fish pill out of my inventory and offer it to him, he takes one with his beak and swallows it.
Eagle: Screech screech
He seems loved and continues to eat the rest of the pills in my hand when he finishes he positions himself on my shoulder and then huddles up against me and falls asleep, leaving me stunned.
Zero: ...
I shrug my shoulders and that's when Dido comes back with Sirius with her.
Zero: Hello, Sirius.
Sirius seeing me blush
Sirius: Hello, Zero-sama
Dido who is next to her sister doesn't like at all the fact that I give my attention to Sirius jumps into our conversation.
Dido: Master, I've warned her majesty of your arrival and she's waiting for you.
She tells me with a look saying she wants to be rewarded for fulfilling my request. Although I want to talk with Sirius, with Dido with us it is impossible.
Zero: Uhm thank you, Dido
I tell her by patting her head, which should satisfy her for the rest of the day, I hope.
Dido: The Master, congratulated me, you saw Sirius-chan.
Sirius: I'm happy for you, Dido nee-sama.
Then the two maids lead me inside the garden to arrive in front of a large table where several people are sitting, each one has a head cup and in the middle of the table pastries of all kinds, mainly the one I gave the recipe for.
Sitting at the table is :
- HMS Queen Elizabeth
- HMS Hood
- HMS Prince of Wales
- HMS King George V
- HMS Ill.u.s.trious
Standing beside Queen Elizabeth stand Warspite and Belfast and around them stand other maids like Sheffield and Gloucester.
When Belfast, Sheffield, and Gloucester see me they salute me...
Sheffield/Gloucester/Belfast: Welcome Master Zero
Zero: Thank you, hello Sheffield, Gloucester and you too, Belfast.
Gloucester: How...
Zero: I have the names of all the sh.i.p.s from all the factions in my memory.
Sheffield: The fact that you know everyone's names is creepy you know.
Zero: You're pretty straightforward with your sentences, Sheffield.
Sheffield: I'll take that as a compliment.
Zero: It wasn't.
Our conversation goes on like this for a few minutes
KGV: He's really interesting.
Wales: Indeed, it is as you describe it Ill.u.s.trious.
When I hear those voices I remember why I came here.
Zero: Oops, sorry ladies for not greeting you, once again hello, I'm Zero Akatsuki the commander of Azur Lane, how are you?
I curtsy as I bow with one arm in front of my c.h.e.s.t and lean my head slightly.
Hood: Ara~ He's a gentleman, and has manners worthy of a Royal man.
Zero: Thank you for the compliment, Lady Hood.
Then I turn to Warspite
Zero: How are you, Warspite, your wounds healed?
Warspite: It was just a scratch, it's already healed, thanks for your concern, what brings you here today?
Zero: I came to see Ill.u.s.trious and also to ask her majesty if I could borrow Belfast for 3 or 4 days.
Then I turn to Queen Elizabeth, who's just finishing her cup of tea.
Queen Elizabeth: So you are the famous Commander that Belfast, Ill.u.s.trious, and Sirius fell in love with?
Zero: That is correct.
Queen Elizabeth: I see... tell me commander I would like to ask you a question first?
Zero: What question?
All the ladies sitting down begin to blush slightly, while the others standing up wonder what the Queen wants to ask me.
Zero (thinking): She is not going to ask me that question, is she?
Queen Elizabeth: Is it true that you have a s.e.x.u.a.l relationship with Belfast, Sirius, and Ill.u.s.trious?
Shiffield / Gloucester / Warspite / Dido: What?
Zero: From the reaction of those four, I take it that the voices yesterday were yours, and to answer your question, my answer is yes.
Ill.u.s.trious: Zero, it's embarrassing to say this in front of everyone.
Zero: I know it's something private Ill.u.s.trious but for the Queen to ask me this question when you've already told her and in front of everyone, that means she wants to know if I'm serious about it, and I can't blame her after hearing what happened with the former commander, I would do the same thing.
When I say that, everyone seems surprised that I know about it.
Belfast: Zero-sama how do you know about it.
Zero: Javelin told me, she seemed upset about what happened and even scared that I might abandon you all, after hearing all that had happened I promised her that I would take responsibility and protect this base and all the people on it.
Wales: Why would you go that far just a few days ago we were just strangers.
Zero: It's been in my nature since I was a child to help people and also because when I agreed to become the commander of this base, I consider all of you to be my family. Some of you may think that you are only meant to fight the Sirens, but deep down you are also human beings like me.
Ill.u.s.trious: Zero
Queen Elizabeth: I have decided
KGV: Of what, Your Highness?
Queen Elizabeth: From this moment on Commander Zero Akatsuki, we the Royal Navy are under your command, is there anyone against that?
Wales: I have nothing to say since he fought against Warspite, Bismarck, and Enterprise at the same time he earned my respect.
KGV: Me neither.
Hood: I agree with your majesty.
Queen Elizabeth: Looks like you have everyone's approval, I hope you won't disappoint us.
Zero: You can count on me Elizabeth.
I tell her with a smile that makes Queen Elizabeth blush.
Zero: Belfast.
Belfast: I'm going to get ready, so if you'll excuse me...
Zero: I'll wait here for you.
KGV: Why don't you sit with us in the meantime?
Zero: With p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.
I sit just between Ill.u.s.trious and King George, then at that moment, Ill.u.s.trious wraps my right arm around her c.h.e.s.t.
Zero: Ill.u.s.trious ???
KGV: Who would have thought our Ill.u.s.trious would have fallen for our commander.
Zero: You could say I have a gift for attracting special people.
Ill.u.s.trious: The divine light guided us towards each other, our destiny was to meet each other.
Zero: You're exaggerating a bit, Ill.u.s.trious.
KGV: Don't worry about it, she always says that, but her predictions have always been correct.
Wales: Now that I think about it, the eagle on your shoulder, I think I've seen it somewhere?
Zero: It's the Yorktown Union Eagle, it seems to like me.
Eagle: screech
Hood: The animals seem to like you.
Hood tells me as a remark that a little Manjuu was over my head...
Manjuu: Piu
While waiting for Belfast I got to know everyone we talk about everything and nothing, then when Belfast was back I prepared to leave, of course, Dido started to cry saying that I was going to abandon her, it took a lot of zeal not to use a genjustsu against her and I managed to calm her down. The eagle seeing that I was going to leave huddled up against me one last time before flying away.
Back to my sanctuary with Belfast, I take Jeanne, Jalter, Tomoe, and Semiramis with me to breakfast with everyone.
The whole family knows about my servants since I sometimes summoned them to respond to some of their requests or during a fight in the dungeons, or for training.
After that, I announced which of my servants would go with me...
Zero: Scathach, Semiramis, Belfast, you come with and you guys stay here and help Lu who will be in charge in my absence to empty the city of all the spies who are swarming and looking for too much information about me around, make sure to pass the message not to look deeper, if you come across members of the Shinto faction, Yokai, or the 6 big families said my name should do the trick if not advise depending on the situation.
After giving instructions my little sister, cousin, and I are on our way to the station, as for my heroic spirits they are in their astral form.
// Kuoh Station //
Arriving in front of the station I notice Rias and her peerage have arrived as well as Sona and Tsubaki. When Ruru sees Koneko she goes directly to talk with her, as for the others they follow me.
Zero: Hello everyone, I hope I didn't keep you waiting.
Kiba: No you're early, um who are the people with you, I don't recognize some faces but I remember the others from our visit to your house, I know Miyuki-san and Ruru-san since they're at the Kendo club, but I didn't have time to ask the names of the others.
Zero: I introduce them here are Illiya, Miyu, Kuro, Atalanta and Kiana they are my little sister.
Illiya: My name is Illiya von Einzbern and I am pleased to meet you all.
Kuro: I'm Chloe Von Einzbern but everyone calls me Kuro.
Miyu: Miyu Akatsuki
Atalanta: Atalanta Akatsuki
Kiana: My name is Kiana Kaslana.
Zero: And here...
I say as I present Belfast with my hand.
Belfast: I'm the head maid of the Royal Maid Team Belfast, nice to meet you.
She curtsied and said
Akeno: Royal Maid Team? What the hell is this?
Belfast: We are a group of maids with several specializations at the service of Zero-sama.
Everybody looks to me
Zero: What?
Sona: Nothing. We should go. It's almost time.
Zero: Okay, now that I think about it, where's Issei?
Rias: It shouldn't be long now, you can go ahead, we'll be right behind you.
Sona: Got it.
My group, Sona and Tsubaki go to an elevator, then Tsubaki uses a pass that opens the elevator door.
Sona: This is the elevator to get to the station towards the Underworld, but only 6 people can go up at a time, I suggest Tsubaki take one group.
Zero: Okay, my sisters can go up front with Tsubaki.
Illya: Hey, I want to stay with big brother.
Miyu: Illya, don't be stubborn.
Atalanta: Miyu onee-chan is right, Onii-chan's orders are absolute.
Without Illya being able to say anything she gets dragged by her sisters into the elevator with Tsubaki, leaving only me, my cousins, Sona and Belfast.
After some time we took the lift and then we got on the train which belongs to the Gremory family, we are in the car reserved for guests normally the train will make a stop at the Sitri estate which is our stop.
Sona and Belfast have been trying to get to know each other, I said trying because you have to know that Sona has a complex about her flat c.h.e.s.t which is how to say modest compared to Belfast which is better provided at this level. Then a few minutes later the Gremory group also arrives and the train starts to leave for the Underworld.
During the journey Sona and the rest of us get to know each other since one of the goals of this trip is to visit our new in-laws, and of course, Sona and Tsubaki are surprised to know about our family especially since I am the son of Saiba Juiichiro which is the chief name my father gives when he works.
On the way, the Gremory members came to visit us when Issei saw Kiana and Belfast by my side he knelt in front of me and begged me to teach him my way, which makes everyone laugh.
Koneko on the other hand, without worrying about the other people's eyes, sat on my knees while eating a pastry that I had brought, and I drank a cup of tea made by Belfast. Then all of a sudden something comes out of my hair.
Zero: Yo Chibisuke slept well
Chibisuke: Piu
I've decided to keep the little Manjuu I met this morning and named him Chibisuke.
Illya: Who's this one? He's cute, big brother, can we play with him?
Kuro: Please.
Then Chibisuke jumps out of my head to play with Ilya and the others...
After crossing the barriers between dimensions may begin to see the landscape of the Underworld, which amazes my sisters and cousins.
Sona: Welcome to the Underworld.
After a while, we arrive at the Sitri estate, when we get off the train and Sona and I are surprised to see Serafall come to welcome us, but not alone, she is accompanied by Sirzechs and Ajuka.
Serafall: So-tan, Ze-chan
Sona avoids Serafall's tackle leaving me alone takes all the action, I open my arms wide to receive Serafall, when this last remark that Sona avoided her, she starts complaining to me.
Serafall: Hoin, Ze-chan, So-tan dodging my special hug.
Zero: Yes, yes I saw Sera-nee, but could you let go of me it's getting embarrassing especially in front of people.
Then she complains even more that I bulling her by saying hurtful words.
Sirzechs: So this is the boy Serafall was talking about.
// Continued on next chapter //
// 3rd year classroom //
All of a sudden the 2 heiresses and their 2 queens also feel the cold wave and only know one person capable of producing this kind of pressure.
Sona: That idiot what's he doing?
Tsubaki: This pressure is more sinister than last time, something must have happened to him.
Rias: We should see what's going on.
The 4 girls nod their heads and leave their classrooms and arrive on the 2nd year's floors, they notice the girls in Zero's group discussing the source of the cold, heading there as well.
Himari: What do you mean Lu-san, Zero is pissed off.
Lu: You should know that Zero and I have a very special bond, sharing our soul, making him my only Partenaire and servant. If we were to follow the evil piece pattern, he would be all pieces at once, making him an all-rounder.
Rias/Sona (thought): What?
Mio: Wait a minute, does this mean that Zero has the capabilities of an entire peerage all by himself?
Lu: Yes Zero is getting more powerful every day but that power comes at a cost of course.
Miyuki: What cost?
Lu: The dark side of his being is becoming more and more apparent day by day especially since that accident but he can channel it and keep it in balance. But sometimes when he's angry or upset some of that darkness surfaces I think you saw what happened last time didn't you Miyuki, Mio, Sakuya.
Mio: It's true that when Zero saved Miyuki, Maria and I from that stray devil he was angry with him to the point of cruelty.
Lu: That's why I allow him to have a harem of girls that he loves and who also love him back for who he is so that it can also serve as a chain to keep him in a stable mental state. but I never thought the number of girls around him would grow this fast.
Sona: I'd like to hear more about that, Luciela.
Said Sona, making their presence known to Zero's group.
Lu: Are you sure you want to know more?
Says Lu with a scary smile, that makes the four devils tremble with fear.
// Zero POV //
As the boys turn to leave when they feel the air around them get chilly...
Boy 3: Why is it cold all of a sudden?
Zero: Wait a moment.
The boys turn around to see me get up off the floor, then start stretching my joints.
Zero: Normally I wouldn't have taken to heart your attempt to intimidate me, the fact that you dared to destroy the bento made with love by my Sakuya is borderline but the last remark you made I can't let it pass.
Boy 2: What can you do against us, we outnumber you?
Zero: I've fought against people more numerous and stronger than you before.
I say with a mocking tone
Boy 4: Stop laughing at us, or we're gonna kill you, you little punk.
When I hear what the first-year said, I stop laughing and get serious. That's when the girls arrive to see a group of guys around me, Sona is getting ready to stop them when I start talking.
Zero: You shouldn't say words like that lightly, kid, even as a joke.
My change in tone shocks everyone present.
Zero: Oh, really then tell me, have you ever killed anyone? seen a dead body lying cold, lifeless in front of your feet? or see a person covered in blood after being stabbed or shot?
The more I talk, the more I release a murderous aura around me, which makes everyone shake because my dialogue becomes more and more morbid, if I was aware of what I was saying it would make me shudder too.
The first year also starts to get scared hearing what I said, I use [Misdirection] by dropping my chopsticks on the ground and of course, they follow them with their eyes and then I clap my hands really hard and suddenly it scares everybody.
Then I suddenly disappear in front of their eyes to reappear after the first year until everyone understands what just happened, I slide one hand in front of their eyes and then use the other hand imitating the fangs of a snake with my fingers and press them against its Adam's apple like a snake wrapping itself around its prey, of course with the intention of killing.
Of course, the young man is frightened and deprived of all his landmarks and sight, feeling that something creeps around him like a snake and threatens his integrity and this frightens him to the utmost and tells him that he is going to die.
He lets out a shrill cry that startled everyone and everyone turns to me to see me holding the first year hostage while holding his adam's apple between his fingers ready to rip his throat out in an instant.
Zero: If I was a real murderer and I was armed, your friend would have died instantly.
I tell them, some of them fall on their butts, terrified by the show of force I just made, and then I tell the first year
Zero: This is what happens when you say such dangerous words lightly, this is what it feels like to be helpless and powerless in the face of death. Now dare to say that word to me one more time.
Boy 4: I won't do it again, I won't say things like that without thinking, please spare me.
Zero: And?
Boy 4: I take back what I said about breaking up with your girlfriends, I should never have said that.
When Zero's girlfriends hear that they understand why Zero is upset but they are also upset that someone dares to say that to the person they love.
Zero: And?
The boy who doesn't know what to say is thinking about the one thing he didn't say.
Boy 4: I'm sorry.
Zero: See that wasn't so hard.
I say as I release him, with a smile on my face making my murderous aura disappear, he falls to the ground and drags himself towards his comrades.
Zero: Well now for good measure for disturbing my meal and destroying my bento I'm going to beat you up properly.
Boy 1: Please spare us.
When Sakuya hears that her lovingly homemade bento was trashed by those guys a murderous aura begins to form and she's getting ready to join me to beat the boys but the girls in my group are holding her back to avoid a bloodbath.
Rias with Akeno watches what happens and she starts to think how lucky she is not to have Zero in her peerage because he would be impossible to handle, he is powerful but the problems he would bring with him would cause more problems than benefits for her.
Sona: Zero, stop it now.
That's when the boy notices the presence of Sona and the girls, which reassures them, but when they see an angry Sakuya being held by other girls it doesn't reassure them at all.
Zero: Um, Sona, what do you want? I'm busy right now.
Sona and Tsubaki are shocked, because it is the first time they have seen Zero speak to them in such a cold voice as he smiles at them every time, and they start thinking about what Lu told them about the real Zero.
Sona: Zero Akatsuki, please stop your action at this point, if you touch those students it will have repercussions.
Boys: Kaicho
Zero: I get it, you're lucky this time I let you go but don't let it happen again, understand?
Boys: Yes, we won't do it again.
Sona seems happy to see that I have come to my senses, but she is completely wrong and that she will understand right away.
Lu: You're naive Sona.
Sona: What do you mean by that?
Zero: Oh, and one more thing, look at my eyes.
The boys look into my eyes only to see one of my eyes become golden with three tomoe that have a hole on the full part of each tomoe, this three tomoe forming a full circle (Mangekyo from Madara) that start to turn. Yes, I have activated my Mangekyo Sharingan.
Zero: Tsukuyomi
All the boys are plunged into an illusion, after a while each of them utters a scream before falling unconscious to the ground.
Sona: Zero. What did you do?
I turn to her, and all the girls see my Mangekyo Sharingan but what shocks them is that I cry tears of blood with a smile.
Miyuki and Sakuya remember these eyes, it the same eyes I have when I unlock my Magia Erebea.
Zero: I followed your orders not to touch them at all, I only let them see a bad nightmare, they will wake up in a minute and forget what happened.
Zero (thought): They will remember it all like a nightmare, and I made sure that the fear they felt will stay with them forever.
I say with an evil smile and then turn off my Mangekyo because my eye is starting to hurt like hell and I don't want to lose my sight now. Sakuya approaches me and cleans the tears of blood with a handkerchief.
Zero: Thank you.
Sakuya: Never use these eyes again, they are hurting you
She whispers to me
Zero: I'll try, it's these eyes are not complete that why it hurting me.
Then after a while, the boys suddenly get up as if he has just woken up from a long nightmare and when they see the girls their faces turn pale, they all get up at once and say
Boys: Excuse us.
Before running away, I wave goodbye with a smile on my hand, leaving the girls speechless about what just happened...
Miyuki: What just happened just now?
Mio: I don't know.
Then Mio turns to Zero to see him still with a smile on his face but that smile seems evil, taking her courage in both hands and she asks him the question
Mio: Zero, what did you show them?
Everybody turns to me with the same question...
Zero: Do you want the full version or the short version and censor?
When I tell them that, I already give them the color and it seems to make them even more curious. Mio and the others don't know what to choose, so Akeno decides to take the risk and asks for the full version.
I then put my finger against her forehead and use a memory-sharing spell to show him what each of them has seen.
Each illusion begins in the same way each boy is chained without any way to escape and then see their respective idol (Sona/Tsubaki/Rias/Akeno/etc) m.a.k.i.n.g. .l.o.v.e with me with a face that says they are having fun, which puts some in a mad rage, and some are shocked at what they see.
When Akeno sees herself riding me and having a good time with me, she starts to blush but the next scene chills her on the spot.
(A/N: I can't believe what I'm going to write after is out of my head and believe me what's going to happen I wouldn't even wish it on my worst enemy)
All of a sudden a muscular man with black hair tied up in braids dressed in Magical Girl's outfits appears near the boys at this very moment. This person is called Mil-tan, he is a male bodybuilder who is a big fan of Magical Girl and wants to become one.
He starts flirting with the boys and the boys don't like at all what is happening in front of their eyes. They scream with all their strength to get out of this nightmare, but they don't know that this is only the beginning.
Because the poor souls are impaled by Mil-tan's magic stick and their screams of horror resound in emptiness without stopping for hours and that for 15 days of non-stop shouting
Mil-Tan also has a group of muscular friends who share his interest in the Magical Girl genre and get dressed up, they come after 6 days to join the game and it goes on until there is only an ounce of reason left in them.
That's when I appear in front of them and tell them that they can admire the girls from afar but if they have perverse thoughts they will have nightmares again and this time they won't be able to escape then that's when everyone wakes up.
I'm looking at Akeno who doesn't seem to be doing very well.
Zero: Are you okay?
Akeno: Are you human?
she asked me with shaky legs.
Zero: Last time I checked, no.
I say as I pick up my bento box and chopsticks before heading to my classroom followed by the girls in my group.
Sona: I hope he's calmed down so the meeting with the Phenex family doesn't end in bloodshed.
Rias: Even I'm starting to feel a little bit guilty about what's happening at Zero if I had taken responsibility and didn't run away and come here maybe things would have been different.
Sona: But we would never have met someone like him, who treated us like normal people.
Rias: You are right.
// Timeskip //
After I got home I told my little sister and cousin that we're leaving for the underworld tomorrow morning and to start preparing their stuff for a few days, then I went to train with Scathach to let off some steam, and this time I almost won, but since I had used the mangekyo earlier in the day, for a second I lost focus on the fight and of course, Scathach didn't miss this opportunity to knock me out.
Scathach: You were almost there Zero, try to do better next time fufu.
Zero: I still can't get used to the idea that you are the heroic spirit Scathach and the Divine spirit Scathach Sqadi at the same time. If you were only the heroic spirit, you would have been more severe on me...
Scathach: Oh, you want your training to be more severe.
Zero: I'm sorry. Pretend I didn't say anything. Scathach-sama.
Scathach: As I told you before my invocation is a miracle in itself, don't think about it too much and rest.
She said they gave me a l.a.p pillow.
// Some hours later //
I am at this moment in my sanctuary ready to invoke two more of my Servants and I decided to invoke an Archer and another Assassin.
After drawing the two circles, then put my two class cards in, then I start the invocation but a problem suddenly surfaces and two other cards come out of my deck to join the rest of the two cards in the two circles.
When the light disappears four servants appear in front of me, Assassin Semiramis, Ruler Joan of Arc, Avenger Joan of Arc Alter or as I call her Jalter, and Archer Tomoe Gozen.
Semiramis: It's been a long time, master, are you happy to see me by your side again?
Zero: Um, it's been a long time Semiramis, sorry I haven't been able to visit you the last few days have been quite stressful for me.
Tomoe: Master, I've been waiting for days for you to summon me to keep your promise to me.
Jalter: Oh I'm interested, now that I think about it when you came back from your last invocation you were as red as a tomato.
Zero: It's none of your business Jalter if Tomoe wants to tell you she will tell you, don't force her.
Tomoe: My lord is right, I won't say anything.
Jalter: Umf, I've completely lost interest in knowing
Zero: you can talk you've been sneaking into the summoning process without my permission which is pumping all my mana, you know it's not easy to maintain the bond between the 4 of you while your new carnal envelopes adapt to your new environment.
Jeanne: We're sorry Master for acting without your consent but we had to do this because we're concerned about your recent condition.
Jeanne looks at me with a serious and worried look at the same time, I approach her looking serious.
Zero: ... Does this mean that for my sake you are willing to act against my authority?
Jeanne: Yes.
Zero: Even if it means your imminent destruction...
My expression gets darker and darker and the other servants get into position to stop me at any time, even Jalter clenches her sword and shakes a little.
Jeanne: I swear in my role as Ruler I am prepared for all.
I arrive in front of Jeanne and bring my hands close to her face, the tension becomes tense and then I pinch both cheeks of Jeanne and stretch them out.
Jeanne: Eweeew ????
Zero: Pfff ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah.
Servants: Eh?!!!
I burst out laughing at Jeanne's bewildered look and then let go of her cheeks.
Zero: Jeanne, you're just too naive sometimes.
Jeanne starts sulking
Jeanne: Master, you're horrible.
Zero: Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
Semiramis: Who'd have thought your little stunt would fool us like that.
Zero: Sorry Semiramis, I promise I will make it up to you.
Semiramis: I can't wait to see it.
Zero: And I'm sorry too my little saint.
Jeanne: Who is your little saint; I don't remember having a man who acts as you do.
She turns her head and says to me
Zero (thought): Sneaky move, lesson number 55: When a girl who has feelings for you is mad at you, use the sneakiest technique you know to make it up to her.
Zero: Jeanne looks here for a moment
Jeanne: What? If this is about an apology, it's not... Muh???
Not letting her finish her sentence I kiss her, and innocent as she is she didn't try to resist and let herself be carried away by the p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e, then I separate from her and take her in my arms...
Zero: I'm forgiven?
Jeanne: Yes.
She says to me again under the effect of the kiss, then I turn to the others to see Tomoe and Jalter blushing and Semiramis having an amused smile while l.i.c.k.i.n.g their lips.
Jalter: Wow, I didn't know you were so sneaky, Master.
That's when Jeanne comes to her senses and starts to blush, then sighs, after that I show everyone their room in the sanctuary before going to sleep in my room.
// The next morning //
The next morning I prepare my things for my stay in the underworld, for this trip I decided to wear a white shirt, black trousers, a long black sleeveless hooded jacket, and black shoes and a pair of black glasses.
Then make a little trip to Azur Lane to fetch Belfast to accompany me during my stay.
Why take Belfast with me, that the risk of me getting in trouble you say?
But I'm just waiting for it to happen, these last 8 months working with Zelretch on some of the most ridiculous missions have ended up rubbing off on me to such an extent that sowing chaos has almost become a hobby, but in moderation.
After being teleported to the central square I head towards the Royal Navy district while saying hello to the girls I meet, I also see a new face so I think sh.i.p.s must be back from their missions, as I continue on my way I hear a sudden scream
???: Whoa, careful, get out of the way.
Zero: Huh, wow.
Something hit me, or rather someone, it's a girl with black squared hair with a white kagura mask in the shape of a fox with red patterns, her eyes are red, she's wearing a nice kimono with a short skirt, black and red with flower patterns and white knee socks. This girl should be in the 16 to 17 years, she has cat ears and tail and I may not have said it but her c.h.e.s.t is big I would say C cup.
???: Huh? It doesn't hurt, why?
The girl who bumped into me has her face stuck to my c.h.e.s.t when she looks at my face she gets all happy and stars start to appear in her eyes.
???: Wa! This is the Lord, the real Lord! Umm...I'm...uhh, I'm...Yamash...aow I bit my tongue...I'm Yamashiro! I'll be in your care!
Zero: Nice to meet you too Yamashiro, I'm Zero Akatsuki the commander of Azure Lane, tell me why you call me, my Lord?
Yamashiro: Because my Lord is the Lord of Yamashiro.
I don't know why, but the fact that Yamashiro is so happy to see me makes me feel good, maybe because she's a Neko, and then I stroke her head.
Yamashiro: It's ticklish, My Lord!
Then she hugs me, then she starts sniffing at me.
Yamashiro: There is a comforting smell on my Lord's body!
Zero: Is there?
Yamashiro: Hey, hey, hey!
Zero: Well Yamashiro, I've got to go, be careful not to fall next time, you're lucky you fell on me or you would have hurt yourself badly.
Yamashiro: Understood my lord, I Yamashiro will be careful.
I say goodbye to Yamashiro and head in the direction of Belfast, how I know where it is, thanks to the ring of course.
I continue to move forward to arrive in front of a garden where it seems that a tea party is being organized, at this moment a maid passes in front of me I call her to announce my arrival.
Zero: Excuse me.
???: Yes?
When the maid turned towards me, my face suddenly turned pale.
Zero (thought): Of all the people why I had to call her.
When the maid saw my face she recognized me right away.
???: Ah, Master, you finally came to see Dido.
I force a smile and pinch my arm behind my back to keep me from running away, why do you ask?
You have to know that Dido is Sirius' big sister, yes the same Sirius I slept with just two days ago, but coming back to Dido, the latter has a certain peculiarity, saying rather a problem.
And it's called abandonment syndrome,
The abandonment syndrome or abandonment is a psychological state of permanent feelings of insecurity linked to an irrational fear of being abandoned. The person who suffers from a state of abandonment needs affection to make up for an original lack.
She will want my attention at all costs, I remember that when I had her in my Azur Lane game I had to pat her on the head every day and if I had the misfortune to forget she became full Yandere for a while.
Zero: Yo Dido, how are you doing?
Dido: Dido is naturally fine! Ahh... to think I'm worthy of the master's concern...!
Zero: I'm glad, could you announce my arrival, please.
Dido: It can wait, can't it, Dido wants to talk about a lot of things with you master.
Zero (thought): She completely rejected my request as if it wasn't important.
Zero: Please Dido, it's really important, I'd like you to do it.
Dido: Really, I understand I'm going to warn her majesty, you're going to wait for me here aren't you? You're not going to leave and abandon me, are you?
Dido's getting full Yandere.
Zero: Yes, I'll wait for you too, I promise.
Dido: I'll go then.
While waiting for Dido, I notice a shadow above me, it's a Bald Eagle.
Zero: If I'm not mistaken, that's the eagle of the Yorktown sisters.
I reach out my arm like a perch and at the same time the eagle lands on my arm...
Eagle: screech
Zero: Hey you, are you all alone today?
Eagle: screech
The eagle nods yes as if he understands me.
Zero (thought): I know Yorktown talks to her a lot, but I never thought she'd train him to understand the language of men.
I stroke his coat and he seems to enjoy my treatment, then I take a fish pill out of my inventory and offer it to him, he takes one with his beak and swallows it.
Eagle: Screech screech
He seems loved and continues to eat the rest of the pills in my hand when he finishes he positions himself on my shoulder and then huddles up against me and falls asleep, leaving me stunned.
Zero: ...
I shrug my shoulders and that's when Dido comes back with Sirius with her.
Zero: Hello, Sirius.
Sirius seeing me blush
Sirius: Hello, Zero-sama
Dido who is next to her sister doesn't like at all the fact that I give my attention to Sirius jumps into our conversation.
Dido: Master, I've warned her majesty of your arrival and she's waiting for you.
She tells me with a look saying she wants to be rewarded for fulfilling my request. Although I want to talk with Sirius, with Dido with us it is impossible.
Zero: Uhm thank you, Dido
I tell her by patting her head, which should satisfy her for the rest of the day, I hope.
Dido: The Master, congratulated me, you saw Sirius-chan.
Sirius: I'm happy for you, Dido nee-sama.
Then the two maids lead me inside the garden to arrive in front of a large table where several people are sitting, each one has a head cup and in the middle of the table pastries of all kinds, mainly the one I gave the recipe for.
Sitting at the table is :
- HMS Queen Elizabeth
- HMS Hood
- HMS Prince of Wales
- HMS King George V
- HMS Ill.u.s.trious
Standing beside Queen Elizabeth stand Warspite and Belfast and around them stand other maids like Sheffield and Gloucester.
When Belfast, Sheffield, and Gloucester see me they salute me...
Sheffield/Gloucester/Belfast: Welcome Master Zero
Zero: Thank you, hello Sheffield, Gloucester and you too, Belfast.
Gloucester: How...
Zero: I have the names of all the sh.i.p.s from all the factions in my memory.
Sheffield: The fact that you know everyone's names is creepy you know.
Zero: You're pretty straightforward with your sentences, Sheffield.
Sheffield: I'll take that as a compliment.
Zero: It wasn't.
Our conversation goes on like this for a few minutes
KGV: He's really interesting.
Wales: Indeed, it is as you describe it Ill.u.s.trious.
When I hear those voices I remember why I came here.
Zero: Oops, sorry ladies for not greeting you, once again hello, I'm Zero Akatsuki the commander of Azur Lane, how are you?
I curtsy as I bow with one arm in front of my c.h.e.s.t and lean my head slightly.
Hood: Ara~ He's a gentleman, and has manners worthy of a Royal man.
Zero: Thank you for the compliment, Lady Hood.
Then I turn to Warspite
Zero: How are you, Warspite, your wounds healed?
Warspite: It was just a scratch, it's already healed, thanks for your concern, what brings you here today?
Zero: I came to see Ill.u.s.trious and also to ask her majesty if I could borrow Belfast for 3 or 4 days.
Then I turn to Queen Elizabeth, who's just finishing her cup of tea.
Queen Elizabeth: So you are the famous Commander that Belfast, Ill.u.s.trious, and Sirius fell in love with?
Zero: That is correct.
Queen Elizabeth: I see... tell me commander I would like to ask you a question first?
Zero: What question?
All the ladies sitting down begin to blush slightly, while the others standing up wonder what the Queen wants to ask me.
Zero (thinking): She is not going to ask me that question, is she?
Queen Elizabeth: Is it true that you have a s.e.x.u.a.l relationship with Belfast, Sirius, and Ill.u.s.trious?
Shiffield / Gloucester / Warspite / Dido: What?
Zero: From the reaction of those four, I take it that the voices yesterday were yours, and to answer your question, my answer is yes.
Ill.u.s.trious: Zero, it's embarrassing to say this in front of everyone.
Zero: I know it's something private Ill.u.s.trious but for the Queen to ask me this question when you've already told her and in front of everyone, that means she wants to know if I'm serious about it, and I can't blame her after hearing what happened with the former commander, I would do the same thing.
When I say that, everyone seems surprised that I know about it.
Belfast: Zero-sama how do you know about it.
Zero: Javelin told me, she seemed upset about what happened and even scared that I might abandon you all, after hearing all that had happened I promised her that I would take responsibility and protect this base and all the people on it.
Wales: Why would you go that far just a few days ago we were just strangers.
Zero: It's been in my nature since I was a child to help people and also because when I agreed to become the commander of this base, I consider all of you to be my family. Some of you may think that you are only meant to fight the Sirens, but deep down you are also human beings like me.
Ill.u.s.trious: Zero
Queen Elizabeth: I have decided
KGV: Of what, Your Highness?
Queen Elizabeth: From this moment on Commander Zero Akatsuki, we the Royal Navy are under your command, is there anyone against that?
Wales: I have nothing to say since he fought against Warspite, Bismarck, and Enterprise at the same time he earned my respect.
KGV: Me neither.
Hood: I agree with your majesty.
Queen Elizabeth: Looks like you have everyone's approval, I hope you won't disappoint us.
Zero: You can count on me Elizabeth.
I tell her with a smile that makes Queen Elizabeth blush.
Zero: Belfast.
Belfast: I'm going to get ready, so if you'll excuse me...
Zero: I'll wait here for you.
KGV: Why don't you sit with us in the meantime?
Zero: With p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.
I sit just between Ill.u.s.trious and King George, then at that moment, Ill.u.s.trious wraps my right arm around her c.h.e.s.t.
Zero: Ill.u.s.trious ???
KGV: Who would have thought our Ill.u.s.trious would have fallen for our commander.
Zero: You could say I have a gift for attracting special people.
Ill.u.s.trious: The divine light guided us towards each other, our destiny was to meet each other.
Zero: You're exaggerating a bit, Ill.u.s.trious.
KGV: Don't worry about it, she always says that, but her predictions have always been correct.
Wales: Now that I think about it, the eagle on your shoulder, I think I've seen it somewhere?
Zero: It's the Yorktown Union Eagle, it seems to like me.
Eagle: screech
Hood: The animals seem to like you.
Hood tells me as a remark that a little Manjuu was over my head...
Manjuu: Piu
While waiting for Belfast I got to know everyone we talk about everything and nothing, then when Belfast was back I prepared to leave, of course, Dido started to cry saying that I was going to abandon her, it took a lot of zeal not to use a genjustsu against her and I managed to calm her down. The eagle seeing that I was going to leave huddled up against me one last time before flying away.
Back to my sanctuary with Belfast, I take Jeanne, Jalter, Tomoe, and Semiramis with me to breakfast with everyone.
The whole family knows about my servants since I sometimes summoned them to respond to some of their requests or during a fight in the dungeons, or for training.
After that, I announced which of my servants would go with me...
Zero: Scathach, Semiramis, Belfast, you come with and you guys stay here and help Lu who will be in charge in my absence to empty the city of all the spies who are swarming and looking for too much information about me around, make sure to pass the message not to look deeper, if you come across members of the Shinto faction, Yokai, or the 6 big families said my name should do the trick if not advise depending on the situation.
After giving instructions my little sister, cousin, and I are on our way to the station, as for my heroic spirits they are in their astral form.
// Kuoh Station //
Arriving in front of the station I notice Rias and her peerage have arrived as well as Sona and Tsubaki. When Ruru sees Koneko she goes directly to talk with her, as for the others they follow me.
Zero: Hello everyone, I hope I didn't keep you waiting.
Kiba: No you're early, um who are the people with you, I don't recognize some faces but I remember the others from our visit to your house, I know Miyuki-san and Ruru-san since they're at the Kendo club, but I didn't have time to ask the names of the others.
Zero: I introduce them here are Illiya, Miyu, Kuro, Atalanta and Kiana they are my little sister.
Illiya: My name is Illiya von Einzbern and I am pleased to meet you all.
Kuro: I'm Chloe Von Einzbern but everyone calls me Kuro.
Miyu: Miyu Akatsuki
Atalanta: Atalanta Akatsuki
Kiana: My name is Kiana Kaslana.
Zero: And here...
I say as I present Belfast with my hand.
Belfast: I'm the head maid of the Royal Maid Team Belfast, nice to meet you.
She curtsied and said
Akeno: Royal Maid Team? What the hell is this?
Belfast: We are a group of maids with several specializations at the service of Zero-sama.
Everybody looks to me
Zero: What?
Sona: Nothing. We should go. It's almost time.
Zero: Okay, now that I think about it, where's Issei?
Rias: It shouldn't be long now, you can go ahead, we'll be right behind you.
Sona: Got it.
My group, Sona and Tsubaki go to an elevator, then Tsubaki uses a pass that opens the elevator door.
Sona: This is the elevator to get to the station towards the Underworld, but only 6 people can go up at a time, I suggest Tsubaki take one group.
Zero: Okay, my sisters can go up front with Tsubaki.
Illya: Hey, I want to stay with big brother.
Miyu: Illya, don't be stubborn.
Atalanta: Miyu onee-chan is right, Onii-chan's orders are absolute.
Without Illya being able to say anything she gets dragged by her sisters into the elevator with Tsubaki, leaving only me, my cousins, Sona and Belfast.
After some time we took the lift and then we got on the train which belongs to the Gremory family, we are in the car reserved for guests normally the train will make a stop at the Sitri estate which is our stop.
Sona and Belfast have been trying to get to know each other, I said trying because you have to know that Sona has a complex about her flat c.h.e.s.t which is how to say modest compared to Belfast which is better provided at this level. Then a few minutes later the Gremory group also arrives and the train starts to leave for the Underworld.
During the journey Sona and the rest of us get to know each other since one of the goals of this trip is to visit our new in-laws, and of course, Sona and Tsubaki are surprised to know about our family especially since I am the son of Saiba Juiichiro which is the chief name my father gives when he works.
On the way, the Gremory members came to visit us when Issei saw Kiana and Belfast by my side he knelt in front of me and begged me to teach him my way, which makes everyone laugh.
Koneko on the other hand, without worrying about the other people's eyes, sat on my knees while eating a pastry that I had brought, and I drank a cup of tea made by Belfast. Then all of a sudden something comes out of my hair.
Zero: Yo Chibisuke slept well
Chibisuke: Piu
I've decided to keep the little Manjuu I met this morning and named him Chibisuke.
Illya: Who's this one? He's cute, big brother, can we play with him?
Kuro: Please.
Then Chibisuke jumps out of my head to play with Ilya and the others...
After crossing the barriers between dimensions may begin to see the landscape of the Underworld, which amazes my sisters and cousins.
Sona: Welcome to the Underworld.
After a while, we arrive at the Sitri estate, when we get off the train and Sona and I are surprised to see Serafall come to welcome us, but not alone, she is accompanied by Sirzechs and Ajuka.
Serafall: So-tan, Ze-chan
Sona avoids Serafall's tackle leaving me alone takes all the action, I open my arms wide to receive Serafall, when this last remark that Sona avoided her, she starts complaining to me.
Serafall: Hoin, Ze-chan, So-tan dodging my special hug.
Zero: Yes, yes I saw Sera-nee, but could you let go of me it's getting embarrassing especially in front of people.
Then she complains even more that I bulling her by saying hurtful words.
Sirzechs: So this is the boy Serafall was talking about.
// Continued on next chapter //
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