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"So Atalanta was it? Congratulations on the victory, it was a good fight," commented Lord Phenex as he approached Issei.
'He seems oddly happy that he son lost,' frowned the former human in suspicion.
[He could be just putting up a façade, remember partner he is a Devil.]
{I agree with the dragon, thou had best stay alert.}
Issei nodded as he regained his façade, "thou's words are appreciated but not necessary. Save them for Riser, not many can hold out against Agrius Metamorphosis for that long."
The smile from the head of the Phenex family's face simply grew at this response, "it brings me great joy to hear praise like that from a fighter such as yourself, thank you. I'm sure my son would be pleased to hear it as well."
Issei just shrugged his shoulders as he tried to ignore the feeling of his new tail moving behind him, "the thanks are not needed. It is simply the truth Lord Phenex, if I did not think your son deserving of such praise then I would not have said it."
The members of the Phenex family present just blinked in surprise before Lady Phenex starting laughing softly, "you are brutally honest, aren't you?"
Lord Phenex then gave the human turned Nekoshou a deep bow, shocking everyone in the room into silence as they stared at the two of them. "Thank you for teaching my son some form of humility, you've taught him a valuable lesson that might one day save his life," said the grateful father.
{That Devil would put many performers to shame, for being able to pull off such a convincing act.}
The teen watched the face of the Phenex member closely and for a brief moment he saw his own father's grateful face superimposed over the Devil's. 'I guess humans and Devils aren't that different after all,' he thought in amusement.
{Don't be swayed boy, I doubt that the Devil is sincere. Especially considering how much of a disgrace his son is.}
'Atalanta I know you've had bad experiences with your father but not all of them are like that, believe me this is no act,' replied Issei with a smile as Lord Phenex lifted his head.
{Very well, if thou truly believes that then I shalt hold my tongue.}
[Partner, you're trusting nature is going to get you killed someday.]
'That's why you're here Ddraig, I doubt many would be able to take on the Welsh Dragon,' smirked Issei as he offered another smile to the Phenex member in front of him.
[True, but just be careful partner. Thinking like that will only cause more problems down the line, especially when we meet the White One.]
The teen frowned at this but before he could question the dragon, the human turned Nekoshou was brought back to the present as he heard Lord Phenex start speaking again. "To think that a Nekoshou would be the one to beat my son, hah I never would have believed it," he laughed, making Issei blink in confusion.
[Interesting so they think you're a Nekoshou. This is good, we can use this to our advantage.]
'Ddraig what's a Nekoshou?' he asked, in confusion.
[A race of Youkai native to Japan, they're known for have cat like features such as ears and two tails.]
'Two tails huh? That's going to be a problem, unless you're able grow a second one Atalanta?' asked Issei.
{Perish the thought boy. I can hardly tolerate having one!}
[Don't worry partner, Nekoshou don't grow their second tail until they've matured. We'll just say you're relatively young. Unless you ever meet another Nekoshou in this form, then the secret should be safe. And if what those Devils said was true then there are none left anyway to dispute our claim, I doubt even with your luck that we'd encounter a sole survivor from that massacre.]
A frown slowly reappeared on his face as Scáthach and the others approached him, 'Ddraig how do you know about all this?'
[I've had many wielders in my time partner, you'd be surprised with the amount of things I've seen since being locked up in the Sacred Gear.]
"Atalanta, you are aware of the conditions that were made on this Rating Game?" asked Sirzechs, drawing everyone's attention.
"I am," nodded Issei.
"Then what would you demand? I can assure you that if it is in my power I will see it done," stated Lord Phenex with a curious expression.
"The marriage contract between Rias Gremory and Riser Phenex, I want it to be destroyed," replied the former human.
The members of the Phenex Clan had shocked expressions on their faces before they all gained an amused smile, "consider it done. Somehow I don't think my son will complain about that after this, however if it's not too much to ask might we have a way to contact you after this?" requested the Head of the Phenex Clan.
Issei thought it over for a couple of seconds before he shrugged, not seeing any problems with the information. "Very well, if thou desires to contact me then send the messages to Issei's house," he replied.
{Oh no…}
[Don't tell him Atalanta, he dug this grave himself and now he will have to get himself out of it. It's the only way he's going to learn.]
{Throwing the chicks out of the nest to teach them to fly? Very well, but if he ruins my reputation there will be consequences.}
'What? What did I do?' asked Issei, frantically, only to get no response from either of them.
"Not that I'm ungrateful for the help Atalanta, but why did you chose to help my sister? As far as I know the two of you have never met," interrogated Sirzechs, as Scáthach subtly pushed Issei behind her.
Frowning at the witch's strange behavior Issei shrugged, "I overheard Issei speaking of this event and thus decided to honor my ancestor by intervening on my friend's behalf."
Lord Phenex had a frown form on his face, "you are close to Cu Chulainn's descendant?"
"In a manner of speaking," replied the former human as a knowing smirk appeared on his female face. "Along with Scáthach, I was put in charge of training him. He truly impressed me with his abilities."
{Lies.}
[Modesty is a virtue partner.]
"I see, but I'm afraid I must ask. That power you used, Agrius Metamorphosis. What is it? And how did you obtain it?" questioned the Maou, making Scathach's body tense as he approached them.
'I got nothing, what about you guys?' asked Issei, his mind drawing up blanks for a likely excuse.
{The truth is out of the question, the Calydonian Boar's power would explain the dragon's influence over that form.}
[Hmm…they think you're a Nekoshou. Don't worry partner I've got an idea.]
"It was a unique form of Senjutsu that I developed over the years, I don't use it often since it's quite easy to lose thou's mind to its influence," lied Issei, feeling very smug until he heard Ajuka speak up.
"You're lying," accused Beelzebub as he walked up to Issei. "I studied many things in my lifetime including the use of Senjutsu, it was one of the reasons I was chosen to deal with the Nekoshou's. That power was nothing like one of your kind losing itself to Senjutsu."
[Sorry partner, it looks like my plan backfired on us.]
'Don't worry Ddraig, besides I think it's time we gave that old troll a taste of his own medicine,' replied Issei with a smirk.
"That a good point and thou is right but I'm afraid I can't explain it very well. However, our faction's lead researcher and inventor of that power is currently here to explain it for us. Right Zelretch?" asked Issei, an evil cat like grin spreading across his female face as everyone turned to the magician.
'Ha! Let's see how he likes being thrown under a bus for a change!' cheered Issei, relishing in the brief bit of surprise that appeared on Zelretch's face.
Zelretch just had his eyes widen as he stared at the smirking Issei before an approving smile spread across his face, instantly making Issei regret his decision. "Of course Atalanta, unfortunately I can't go into much detail as it is understandably classified," said the magician, making Issei's worry grow tenfold as he saw Zelretch's smile widen.
"Thou hast a point, it was foolish of I to even suggest it. Let us just move on to the next topic, shall we?" begged Issei as he saw the magician turn to him with a fake look of hurt on his face.
"But Atalanta, after that kind praise you
gave me I can't just say nothing. Rest assured I'm sure our leader will be fine with it," smirked Zelretch.
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