Life 1. OPPAI FAMILY
Part 1 These are the events of a certain day. Underworld, in the Gremory House——in other words, Rias' parents' home. We were ordained "to reunite all members of the Gremory Peerage," by the wife of the current family head. The wife of the current family head. In other words, it was an order from Rias' okaa-san. It was not every day you got an order from the Gremory family. Although I visited Rias' home unexpectedly many times privately, we were urgently ordered to go there this time. Moreover, since it was said "to reunite all members of the Gremory Peerage," let alone Rias' peerage, of course, even I, Hyoudou Issei and my peerage were included. And since it was an order from the family head, we had to absolutely go there. Xenovia was counted as the grandchild-generation of Rias' peerage (She became a High-Class Devil and acquired the "Evil Pieces"). However, it's been just a short time since her peerage was formed. Also, her peerage has some special circumstances, so it was decided that it would be okay for Xenovia, the "King", to go alone. The newcomers, Bennia and Rugal-san, also didn't participate this time either. Other than the peerage members, the reincarnated Angel, Irina, said she wanted to come with us, but...... it won't be a problem, probably.
And then, the above-stated members jumped to the Gremory castle through the teleportation-type magic circle. We met with the butler of the Gremory castle who was waiting for us, and we were guided to the abnormally huge living room that we've come to know. Waiting there was a young flaxen-haired woman whose face was the spitting image of Rias'. It was Rias' okaa-san, Venelana-san. And by her side was a silver-haired beauty, Grayfia-san. The wife of Rias' older brother, the Maou Sirzechs Lucifer-sama. ......Even though Grayfia-san is always wearing a maid uniform, today, she was wearing a formal dress. In other words, she wasn't in maid-mode today, but in Rias' sister-in-law mode, huh? "You were fast, Rias and everyone". Venelana-san welcomed us with a smile. "Okaa-sama, for use to be ordered to come here this time, what happe——" It happened when Rias was asking her okaa-san that. A silhouette sitting on the living room's sofa in a blind spot for us stood up, turned its body towards us and showed its appearance. Standing there was a young woman with crimson hair, which was the Gremory symbol. Her hair was tied up backwards in a ponytail. Her face... resembled Rias' a little, but the corners of her eyes were drooping and she had a soft expression. It was a Gremory family member other than the others reunited here! T-This is a precious meeting! This woman with a ponytail looked to be about 20 years old. W-Well, a Devil can do whatever they like with their appearance, so appearance was of no reference to their actual age......
Oppai! Her o-oppai were big too! They were so assertive that I could see them even through her dress! Were all the women of the Gremory household huge-breasted!? I thought Rias inherited her plump breasts from Venelana-san (who originated from the Bael Family), but it seems like the Gremory women were huge-breasted from the beginning! ——Then, while I was feeling moved, Rias on my side had a shocked expression on her face and, "O——" And hugged the ponytailed woman! "Obaa-sama!" "Ara, Rias. You've grown". ........................O-O... OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Obaa-samaaaaa!? T-T-This young woman is Rias' obaa-san!? I had no choice but to be overwhelmed by the astonishing fact. As expected, even my friends nearby were taken aback. Since even Akeno-san, who has known Rias for a long time, was surprised, does it mean that this was her first meeting with Rias' obaa-san? "I've seen her in photographs, but......" So Akeno-san only knew Rias' obaa-san through photos? Even when she pulled away from the embrace, Rias' obaa-san caressed Rias’ head lovingly. It was as if she was soothing a small child. Rias said, looking a little embarrassed. "Jeez, obaa-sama. I'm already big enough".
"Ufufu, that's right. You've become a splendid lady". Rias's obaa-san turned to us, the peerage members, and all those involved and greeted us. "How do you do? Everyone. Nice to meet you. I'm Rias' obaa-sama, the previous Gremory family head, Chysis Gremory. Pleased to make your acquaintance from now on. Ufufu". Chysis Gremory-sama! The previous Gremory family head-sama! But well, really, there are only beautiful girls (with huge breasts) among the Gremory women and it is the best! Rias asked her obaa-san, Chysis-sama, "Obaa-sama, I can't believe you've come to this castle. ......Did something happen?" Since she was ordered by her family to come here this time, Rias questioned her obaa-san. It seems like it was a rare thing for her obaa-san to come to this castle. Akeno-san, who was on my side, whispered this in my ear, (This is something I heard a long time ago, but after Chysis Gremory-sama retired from the seat of the family head, she took the stance that she basically didn't interfere with the affairs of the family. That's why she rarely shows her face even at official parties and events). I-I see. Things were terrible at that time, so we can say that she has completely retired? That's why even we had no chance to meet face-to-face with her other than now, huh? Chysis-sama smiled and said, "Ufufu, I came here because I was ordered, too. However, I thought it was already time for me to meet my grandchild, great-grandchild, and everyone from Rias' peerage and give you some pocket money. I'm glad I did. I'll also get to meet my son, Zeoticus".
Chysis-sama was also ordered by the family......? In other words, it was someone higher than Chysis-sama who ordered for us to gather this time......? Chysis-sama elegantly said, while looking at her grandchild, Rias, greatgrandchild, Millicas, and us, "Rias, Millicas and everyone from the peerage. What do you want as pocket money? A new castle? Or would gold bars and jewels be more reliable?" It was indeed the statement of a super-wealthy person! I felt the same way when I talked with Rias' parents! Is a castle such a carefree present for this family!? "Okaa-sama, nowadays that kind of present will just trouble the other party". ——There, Venelana-san informed her in a few words. We were about to become bewildered yet again, so it was an excellent and timely helping hand! "Oh dear, is that so? I am sorry. I'm a little unfamiliar with the political situation of the Human World and the recent Underworld. ......Ufufu". Chysis-sama said while smiling. Suddenly, I became curious, so I asked Millicas. "Millicas, err... So Chysis-sama is your ‘great-grandmother’, huh? Have you ever met this great-grandmother before?" "Yes. Just once, I went to visit my great-grandmother at her castle". Millicas replied like that. Oh, so that’s how it was. When he became aware of things, he went there to greet her. Suddenly, Chysis-sama's line of sight fell upon me. "I know about you. You’re ‘Oppai Dragon’-chan, right? And Rias' future husband".
——! A-As expected, so she knew, huh!? My relationship with Rias is common knowledge in the Underworld, and starting with the Devil's world, "Chichiryuutei Oppai Dragon" has become famous in many supernatural neighbourhoods...... I stood upright! "Y-Yes! Nice to meet you, previous family head-sama! I'm part of Rias...... sama's peerage, and currently, I'm a High-Class...... I mean, I'm a SpecialClass Devil! I'm Hyoudou Issei! Also, I'm betrothed to Rias......sama! I'm pleased to make your acquaintance from now on!" I deeply bowed my head! Of course! She's Rias' obaa-san! A family member with whom I'll be in contact for a long time to come! So I had to make a proper greeting now! W-Well, because my position has been changing more and more lately, and it was a sudden greeting, I introduced myself while rephrasing things like that...... Chysis-sama said, "In fact, I had an opportunity that it was likely that I would meet with Oppai Dragon-chan before. There was a party when Rias' engagement with the Phenex family was announced, right? I was planning to participate in that too, but I went a little late, so when I arrived there, it was already after Rias and Oppai Dragon-chan had eloped". Oh― it was when I fought with Riser! E-Eloped... huh? W-Well, thinking about it now, I escaped with Rias after winning the fight, so indeed, it was something like an elopement. While "Ufufu'in" and smiling, Chysis-sama continued. "It was a big game for Rias. I wish I could have seen it live". "Well, hahaha...... Thank you very much. I am ashamed of myself". I bitterly smiled with a red face. Also, Rias, who was by my side, had her face turn bright red. Moreover, even the related person of the Phenex family
here, Ravel, had her face turn red with embarrassment. At that time, I was ignorant and obsessed with my master, Rias, so I rescued her by force. At that time, I moved with the spirit of fuck off aristocratic society...... There's a part of me who feels embarrassed about it, but I don't regret it. I mean, the [now] exists because of that——. Rias said to her obaa-san. "Sometime later, Issei and I will visit the castle where Obaa-sama and Ojiisama live". "That's right. I'll be looking forward to it". Chysis-sama smiled. I followed Rias' words and energetically said, "We will visit you without fail!" Rias came near me and whispered in a low voice. (......I'm sorry. I didn't tell you. About going to greet Obaa-sama and the others). (No, no, I only perceived it when you said...... Speaking of which, it's like that, huh?) When I said so, Rias bitterly smiled. (It's different. The Obaa-sama and Ojii-sama of the one who'll become the family head aren't the only ones who are informed of the engagement, you know? We'll also greet my great-grandmother. Moreover, we’ll also need to inform those of the generations above who are still alive in turn. ......This is a common occurrence in the engagement of High-Class devils who'll become a family head. Also known as 『Ancestral Tour』. Because they live long lives, devils, I mean).
——―! I was speechless! So it is like that!? Well, I guess it is like that. Devils have long lives, so it is obvious that the previous generations are alive too. Hence, when a family head is engaged, the number of people they need to greet increases! Rias started looking around. It seemed like she was searching for someone. "Where is Otou-sama?" Indeed, the current family head, Rias' otou-san, wasn't present. Venelana-san replied. "That person should be on the territory of other High-Class devils on a business trip right now. That's why I was the representative of the summoning this time. Also, I've already informed him about the events of this time, so I think he'll come back immediately when he finishes his work". So they had those kinds of circumstances, huh? That's why Rias' okaa-san ordered our summoning this time. She was acting on behalf of the family head. Chysis-sama reacted to this, sighing and saying, "......I wonder if he'll come back fast". Arara, is the previous family head-sama feeling a little dumbfounded that the current family head is late? "Well, for the time being, we gathered those who could be gathered, so let's move". While not telling us the real motive for why we were summoned, we started moving inside the castle. We were guided to the office used by the current family head——in other words, Rias' otou-san’s office.
Naturally, since Rias' otou-san hasn't returned from his business trip yet, the owner of this office shouldn't be here, but... We were guided to the interior of the office. It was wide. Both the table and chair used by the family head as well as the sofa and table for guests had noble textures and shapes. There were several bookshelves containing documents, and in addition to the bookshelves, a big shelf decorated with many prized shields that the Gremory family has won over the years. On the wall, many mysterious characters and paintings handed down from the ancient times of the Underworld were engraved in the format of relievo (relief). [1] When I looked closely, on the shelf decorated with prized shields, there were also shields with photos of the whole family reunited. There was also a cute photo of Rias of when she was a young child. Well, since we've entered this office, I've been feeling the presence of a person...... or rather, the presence of a Devil… But since we were a gathering of experienced and fearless fighters, our line of sight gathered at ———the chair used by the family head, which had its back turned towards us. Then, suddenly, the chair turned towards us, revealing the appearance of the person there seated. "This is amazing. This board-looking thing has books, paintings and even table games inside it". The one who appeared saying that was an unequalled beautiful crimsonhaired girl wearing a familiar school uniform——it was the senior high school version of the school uniform of Kuoh Academy! Moreover, she was wearing knee socks! The girl had upturned eyes, long crimson hair in a two-sided updo and a small crown-like accessory on top of her head! She held a tablet PC in her
hands, and she said that while controlling the tablet. She seems to be around the same age as me or younger! C-Crimson hair! Is she related to the Gremory family? As expected, or rather, should I say I was safe and worry-free? This woman who seems to be related to the Gremorys also has huge oppai! Thank you! That's helpful! She seems to be a person from the Gremory family, ...but I wouldn't go as far as to say that she was similar to Rias and Chysis-sama. Her face just had some vestiges of theirs. W-Well, there's no doubt that she's a transcendental beautiful girl! Her eyes, which were a little strong-willed, were the complete opposite of Rias' gentle ones, and although they might not be what I expected or hoped for...... they may be irresistible! ......However, this girl was releasing an inexpressible atmosphere and was covered in a strangely nostalgic aura. Chysis-sama moved to the girl's side, bowed, and introduced her to us. "This person is the progenitor of the Gremorys and its origins——" The girl recrossed her legs in the chair and said her name gracefully. "I'm the first generation Gremory, Runeas Gremory. Nice to meet you♪". ........................ ............Huh? The Gremory progenitor!? The Fir-fir-fir-fir-first generation Gremoryyyyyyyyyyy!? Since it was so sudden, everyone was surprised! O-Of course! Suddenly, a girl who looked the same age as me was seated on the seat of the current family head in his office, and while fumbling with a tablet, she told us she was the "First Generation Gremory"! Even Rias, the next family head, was so surprised that she even lost her voice.
The one who was the first to talk while being surprised was Xenovia. "Is this person the ‘Gremory’ that is recorded in the legends?" As Xenovia said, this person is the origin of the books describing the Devil "Gremory" in the Human World. We were all surprised to hear that the "first" Gremory——Runeas Gremorysama had suddenly appeared on the scene, but it was Rias who looked even more astonished than the rest of us. "Rias, somehow, you look super surprised, you know?" When I asked, Rias replied while recomposing her breath. "......Of course. I wasn't told that the founder, the First Generation-sama was alive". Really? Even Rias, who is the next family head, wasn't told if the First Generation-sama is alive or not? Certainly, since I've become a Devil, I've met many big shot devils, gods, and monsters, but till just now, I didn't know that the First Generation Gremory Devil was still alive...... The First Generation-sama, Runeas Gremory-sama, bitterly smiled. "That's right. I'm one of the ‘First Generation’-sama of the Underworld whose life and death are generally unknown. Well, if I had announced my existence, I would have gotten into all sorts of trouble, just like a certain ‘First Generation’ Bael, so I decided to keep my life and death unknown. I think there are many progenitor devils like me. There are ‘First Generation’ devils who have perished in the War of the Three Powers, but I got away with it and survived". The First Generation-sama said so with a cute wink. I thought she had a strong-willed face, but her expressions changed frequently...... She was a cute First Generation-sama!
While standing from her chair, the First Generation-sama continued. "In my case, I didn't want to grow old mentally, so I took long sleeps like hibernation. So, I woke up from time to time and I just happened to wake up this time, but it isn't ‘Sleep Disease, peculiar to devils, so don't misunderstand". Oh, so it's like that. She had that reason… Since devils have life-spans that could be called infinite, and if you live too much, many things could happen, so she put herself to sleep to avoid things like that. Then she appeared here just because she woke up at this time after a long time sleeping…… and called us? While I was pondering about that, Rias on my side asked the First Generation-sama. "C-Can I ask you something?" "Yes, go ahead". "What is going on with those clothes……?" It seems like Rias was curious about the First Generation-sama's clothes—— the senior high school version of the school uniform of Kuoh Academy. Of course, we were also curious about it, so many of us nodded at her question. The First Generation-sama suddenly spun on the spot and replied. "Ah, this? Zeoticus' daughter…… I mean, next family head, this is the school uniform of the school where you're enrolled. I wore it because I like how it looks. Does it suit me?" The First Generation-sama asked while fluttering the short hem of her skirt. Coupled with her knee socks, her absolute territory [2] was wonderful! She was the first crimson-haired beauty I've seen wearing a uniform since Rias graduated from the high school section of Kuoh Academy, so I was excited!
The First Generation-sama asked the next generation, Rias, while bending her neck. "Uhh, by the way, the country, which is the territory of my descendant, Riaschan, is called Edo, right?" "First Generation-sama, now it's called Japan. Also, Edo was the name of a city". Chysis-sama, who was standing by the First Generation-sama's side, stated so. However, the First Generation-sama continued without caring. "Oh, that's right. Also, I just overheard about this, but it was certainly in the continent…… in the country of Wei [3] ! You defeated Cao Cao from there, right? It seems to be related to a book called [The History of Wei Japanese History]......" Without a moment's delay, Venelana-san replied with a bitter smile. "First Generation-sama, the one that Rias and the others fought against was the descendant of Cao Cao. It seems like your information about Asia is considerably outdated". "That's because the Human World is always alternating generations. I have to study about the current world a little more with this board-looking, ‘tablet’". Said the First Generation-sama optimistically. …...Since she had lived for a long time, she got the eras of the Human World all messed up? ——―Then, the First Generation-sama looked at Irina, who is an Angel. "However, I know about the recent historical events in my own way". ——! …...It seems like she knows about the Three Great Powers' peace, the various incidents, and battles. Otherwise, if a Devil who was sleeping for a
long time woke up suddenly and saw an Angel, who was supposed to be their enemy, they would be on guard. After a few more exchanges, Rias decides to cut to the chase. "Then, the reason why you gathered us here is……?" Chysis-sama said in the First Generation-sama's place. "Oh well, since Rias is the next family head, you need to know. Since the First Generation-sama woke up, according to an ancient agreement, we, her descendants——" It happened when Chysis-sama was saying that. The door of the office room opened abruptly. The one who appeared there——was a crimson-haired dandy man. It was the current family head and Rias' otou-san. "Hmm, Venelana told me to come here, but why in the world——" Rias' otou-san said as he entered the room, he saw the First Generation-sama and his okaa-san, Chysis-sama. "This is! First Generation-sama! And Hahaue!" In the moment that Chysis saw the appearance of Zeoticus-sama, her attitude changed dramatically. She started talking with a sweet voice and wriggling her body! "Ara, Zeo-tan!" Then, Chysis hugged her son, Zeoticus-sama. While looking up at her son, Chysis-sama stood on her tiptoes and caressed his head. "Zeo-tan, did you grow again? Ufufu, Zeo-tan, your beard is charming~" ——Zeo-tan!? What the hell! Chysis-sama has completely entered a doting parent mode!
When he heard that, Rias' otou-san’s face became bright red and he took distance from Chysis-sama by himself. Rias' otou-san said while coughing. "Ha-Hahaue... We are before my daughter and the others. Please, r-restrain yourself". "Ara, isn't it alright for you to call me『Mamaue』[4] like you did in the past?" You're a mother who loves your son very much, aren't you, Chysis-sama!? Rias' otou-san, who is usually a dandy man, showed such a panicked expression before us, the Rias' genealogy peerage that we've never seen before. Moreover, he called Chysis-sama "Mama" in the past!? I asked Rias' okaa-san, Venelana-san, in a roundabout way. "............H-Hey, about the previous family head, Chysis-sama..." Rias' okaa-san responded while bitterly smiling. "......Yes, she still dotes on Zeoticus like that to this day". ......Hahaha, I guess that for an okaa-san, no matter how much time passes, her son is still her son, huh? Well, we are talking about the Gremorys who have deep affection, so I guess it was to be expected? Rias' otou-san also dotes on his daughter a lot. After a few exchanges since Rias's otou-san came, finally, this time, we were told why we had to gather in the Gremory castle. Before the previous family head, the current family head, and the next family head and her genealogy peerage, the First Generation-sama, Runeas-sama boldly declared. "When I wake up, the Gremory family members of that era will have to entertain me, the First Generation, according to an ancient pact we made".
""——!?"" The younger generation, including Rias and me, were astonished! I-I didn't know there was such a pact! Chysis-sama, who was standing by the First Generation-sama's side, gave us complementary explanations. "In other words, Zeo-tan, who is the current family head and Rias and Millicas from the next generation are the ones in charge of it this time. To put it simply, we want these people to entertain the First Generation-sama". Rias' otou-san put his hand on his chin and said, "Speaking of which, there was something like that" and accepted it, but... the next family head, Rias, said with a bewildered tone of voice. "N-No way! So sudden?" The First Generation-sama nodded while cutely smiling. "Yes, S.U.D.D.E.N♪. After all, it's a promise. However, it's good because it's sudden". Leaving aside Rias, who was shocked, the next generation, family head candidate, Millicas—— "Understood! I'll entertain the First Generation-sama!" ——Raised his hand cheerfully and promptly accepted it. Seeing that, his okaa-san, Grayfia-san, was impressed and said, "Well said. As expected of Sirzechs' son". Since Millicas, who was younger than her, accepted, it became hard for Rias to decline. Because of her pride as the next family head, she swallowed her spit and showed strong eyes.
"......Understood. As the next head of the Gremory family, I'll show the best party for the First Generation-sama!" Confirming the will of his grandchild and daughter, the current family head, Rias' otou-san, nodded. "I'll also give a helping hand. You can look forward to the festivities of your awakening, Runeas-sama". Hearing the words of her descendants, the First Generation Gremory, Runeas-sama cheerfully smiled. "Ufufu, I'll enjoy myself to my heart's content. I'll give you all some reward later, so you can look forward to it♪" Thus, Rias' otou-san, Rias, and Millicas' challenge started—— I-It became something outrageous, but my friends and I were planning to support Rias. Well, well, what's going to happen? ~~~~~~~~ "Hmm... what should we do to entertain the First Generation-sama...?" The one who was racking his brains was Rias' otou-san. He crossed his arms and started pondering. After the First Generation-sama had returned with Rias's obaa-san, Chysissama, we, the Gremory people, gathered in the castle's living room to plan the feast. Rias asked her otou-san. "Otou-sama, did you take part in this arrangement when she woke up before?"
"It must have been when I was very young, but too much time has gone by for me to remember what I did. I mean, I was younger than the current Millicas. ......But there were three subjects, and we had to draw lots to do one of them. That time too, her awakening was like a surprise attack, too, so I remember it". I-Is that so? So when he was smaller than Millicas, Rias' otou-san joined the First Generation-sama’s awakening feast. Rias' okaa-san, Venelana-san, said while putting her hand on her cheek. "I've heard that the cycles she wakes up are random..." Rias' otou-san continued. "As far as I remember, the First Generation-sama woke up when I was small and when we had that Civil War in the Underworld". "Civil war? When the former Maou government army and the rebel army fought?" Rias' otou-san nodded at Rias' question. "Yes. The First Generation-sama was extremely sleepy, but since it was an event that could decide the destiny of the Underworld, as expected, she was awake until it ended. At that time, she left the things related to the Gremory family in our hands". Rias's otou-san smiled and looked at us, those associated with Gremory. "I'm sorry for keeping silent about the First Generation-sama being alive and well to everyone until now. However, although the First Generation-sama likes playing pranks, she isn't a scary person. She is a person with a deep love for her descendants. After all, she's the progenitor of the Gremorys. ......Let's see, if I had to describe her in a few words, I would say she's an ancestor-sama with a devilish personality". As Rias' otou-san said, I didn't feel the slightest danger from her atmosphere. I just felt nostalgic when feeling her aura. Thinking about it now, did I feel
strangely nostalgic feeling her aura because I'm a member of the Gremory peerage? "Then, Otou-sama, what are those three subjects?" Rias asked. Since she was going to participate, she was curious about the subjects. "The three subjects are, ‘Music’, ‘Dance’ and ‘Theatre’. The participants will do one among these. ......Hmm, while I was saying so, I vaguely remembered that I sang something before the First Generation-sama when I was a young child". ——―"Music", "Dance" and "Theatre"! Those are really some appropriate subjects to be presented at a festival. Then the group of the current family head will perform it before the First Generation Gremory-sama, huh? As soon as he said this, Rias's otou-san stood up and told Rias's okaa-san. "Since it became like this, it is the honour of the descendants of Gremory to entertain the First Generation-sama. We can't afford to neglect events that have been handed down from our ancestors in our generation. I shall prepare myself for the festival as soon as possible. Venelana, I need your help". "Yes, dear". Grayfia-san also continued in a okaa-san's mode. "Millicas, we'll start training from now so that you won't disgrace the Gremory name. All right?" "Yes!" It was a severe order from his okaa-san, but Millicas replied cheerfully. As we, her peerage and friends, were observing Rias, she stood up vigorously and said to Akeno-san,
"Akeno, I would like to have ‘singing’ and ‘dancing’ lessons. Please help me find an instructor who can teach me. Also, about the ‘theatre’, please contact the director of the ‘Oppai Dragon’ hero show, who has always helped us". "Understood". Rias was already preparing for the war! Since it became like this, it was just like her to give the greatest performance. I said this to the other peerage members and friends here present. "Let's support Rias from the shadows". ""Uh huh"". Everyone nodded. The Gremory's current head team is going into practice—— ~~~~~~~~ A few days later—— The day to show the feast to the First Generation Gremory-sama arrived. The banquet hall for the First Generation-sama’s feast was to be held in the Ceremonial Hall in the Gremory castle, which was used for special events. A stage was set up one level higher in the spacious hall, where the necessary tools and equipment were placed. Those from the Gremory family reunited here were Rias, Rias' parents, Rias' obaa-san, Chysis-sama, Grayfia-san and Millicas. In addition, there was also us from the Gremory peerage genealogy and Irina as a special (?) guest. Everyone gathered and was waiting for the protagonist of today. In the centre of the venue, there was a teleportation magic circle placed. The magic circle
with the Gremory pattern was releasing dazzling flashes of light more than ever before, then the person who used it to jump here appeared. ——―Then, from there appeared a beautiful girl with a crown on her head mounted on a four-humped camel. It was the First Generation Gremory, Runeas Gremory-sama. Rather than being mounted on the camel, she was sitting on it. Also, as expected, like the last time, she was wearing the Kuoh Academy school uniform. Then, the First Generation-sama said, "Don't be reserved![5] Just joking" and winked. When she descended from the camel, she said this, "Gremory means camels, right? It's a rule for a Gremory girl that she must ride a camel to boldly show off her cuteness when she appears. And that is an iron rule made by me, the First Generation Gremory just now." ——―She made it just now!? I involuntarily retorted her inside of my mind... However, she just introduced her camel to everyone. "This one is a rare endangered species of camel in the Underworld——" "Nice to meet you, ladies and gentlemen. I'm the Four-Humped Camel From the Underworld, Gabun". Suddenly, the four-humped camel started speaking. Then everyone was equally surprised—— ""I-It spokeeee!?"" There were even some of us who shouted. I shouted! I mean, a camel is speaking! Moreover, it's an endangered species!? ......If it's about the wellknown camel from the Gremory territory with three humps on its back, also
known as "Three-Humped Camel From the Underworld", I'm familiar with it, but... Then, about Rias, who is the next family head of the Gremory family, but dreads camels, she was—— ".........A camel spoke...... this is a nightmare......" Without a care, the First Generation-sama continued with the introduction of the talking camel. "Different from the Three-Humped Camel From the Underworld in the Gremory territory, the Four-Humped Camel From the Underworld can speak". "Pleased to make your acquaintance from now on". We were greeted by a camel! While this kind of introduction happened too, the feast began, since the First Generation-sama, the protagonist, arrived. The First Generation-sama was ushered to the main table, a luxurious table and chair positioned in full view of the stage, and sat down gracefully. Soon afterwards, Grayfia-san brought a sumptuous meal and some expensivelooking wine to the table. After confirming this, First Generation-sama made a small magic circle appear in her hand. From it, she pulled out two boxes for the raffle. Then she declared while her eyes were shining with glee. "Then, let's begin. Are your preparations ready? Then let's decide the order". Saying so, the First Generation-sama put her hand in one of the boxes, and after rustling it around, she took out the notes one by one. There, the order was decided. The first one was Rias' father. And we already begin with the current head of the family, huh? Next, it was Millicas. Wow, Rias was the last performer of the day.
Since the order was decided, now she'll choose the performance. The other box was to determine what subject the target would show to the audience. "Then, let's start with Zeoticus——" The First Generation-sama put her hand inside the box while looking really cheerful and started the raffle. We have three subjects, which are"Music", "Dance" and "Theatre". Well, well, the performance that the current family head is going to perform is—— "Dance" was written on the first note! "I see. Dancing, huh? All right". After confirming the performance he would need to perform, Rias' otou-san immediately moved backstage. After approximately five minutes, in which everyone waited with anticipation, the venue's lights dimmed, and the illumination on the stage lit up. Suddenly, some cheerful BGM began, and a deformed-looking camel [costumed mascot character] cartoon-character costume appeared! Isn't that the [costumed mascot character] from the Gremory territory, "Gomorin"!? N-No way—— While matching the rhythm of the cheerful BGM, the camel cartoon-character costume performed a splendid dance! "Gomo, Gomo, Gomo, Gomon!" ——Shouted the cartoon-character costume. Venelana-san said while bitterly smiling. "Zeoticus is inside of that".
A-As I thought, he also wore "Gomorin" before! No way! To think that the current head-sama of the Gremory family would wear a cartoon-character costume and dance! Moreover, he's quite enthusiastic about it! Seeing it, his daughter, Rias, watched while dropping her shoulders...... On the other hand, there was someone excited about it. It was Chysis-sama. "No way! Kyaaa! Zeo-tan!" She held a fan with Rias' otou-san’s picture on it, a glow stick and was super excited to see her beloved son's appearance. Chysis-sama put her hand over her mouth and, "......This is too much. Zeo-tan, you're so precious that it's tiring......" With tears in her eyes, it seemed like she was moved to see her son's big moment (?). The over-doting of Chysis-sama as a parent was terrific! Grayfia-san said to Millicas. "Look closely. A family head is someone who can splendidly do even something like this". "Yes!" It was the serious Grayfia-san and Millicias... I think it is a bad influence, though. While something like that also happened, the dance progressed. "Ufufu, Zeo-tan. That was a good family head dance". It seems like the protagonist, the First Generation-sama, was satisfied with the dance of the current family head. The dance of the camel's current family head-sama ended, and it was time to draw the next subject. The second to perform was Millicas.
While watching Millicas, who was bracing himself from the corner of my field of view, I focused on the lottery of the First Generation-sama. She drew a note written "Music" this time! "Understood!" Millicas headed backstage filled with motivation. After a while, the venue's lights dimmed again, and the spotlight poured on the stage. When he came from the side of the stage and received everyone's applause, Millicas stood at the centre of the stage, and a piece of music I'd never heard before started playing in the hall. "It's a folk song that has been handed down from ancient times in the Gremory family". Rias' okaa-san said so. Oh, so it's a Gremory folk song. "——♪, ————♪" Millicas was the youngest among those performing today, but he displayed a superb singing voice in his performance. ——! Millicas, you’re really good. Everyone was moved by it and listened to the song comfortably. The First Generation-sama listened to the song of her young descendent with a look of deep affection on her face. "Sob, sob". ——Then, I heard someone crying and I looked over and saw Grayfia-san in tears. She was so moved by her son's big moment that she couldn't help but cry.
Moreover, she was holding a small video camera in her hand and was filming Millicas. As an okaa-san, she wants to preserve the triumphant moment of her son, huh? "She certainly wanted to show it to Sirzechs-sama too". Rias' okaa-san said, "Yes, I feel the same" and agreed with me when I said so. While Millicas’ song continued, there was someone with a composed expression. ——It was Rias. Next, it's Rias' turn, but the only subject remaining was "Theatre". To tell the truth, Rias put a lot of effort into this "Theatre" subject. I mean, while performing as "Switch Princess" from the hero show "Chichiryuutei", her performance, which had started out as a bit monotonous, quickly improved, and she became an actress in her own right. In the tiny amount of time she had to prepare for the theme of the feast, she found time between her Devil job and studies to take lessons in "Dance, Singing" and "Theatre". In particular, she seemed to have perfected the "Theatre" lesson. Because of these circumstances, she was confident about her performance in the remaining "Theatre" subject. Millicas’ song ended, and Rias' turn as the last performer arrived. Unexpectedly, for her "Theatre" subject training, Rias had many people participate with her to become actresses such as Akeno-san and Ravel. They accompanied her and practised their lessons together. Rias said, "Akeno, your acting preparation is ready, right?" "Yes, whenever you want".
While they were talking like that, the First Generation-sama drew the last lottery. The subject that the First Generation-sama drew for Rias was—— No way, written there was "Gag"! It was an unforeseen subject! Seeing that, Rias, who was filled with confidence, solidified. "........................." A beat later, she showed a flustered expression she had never shown before. Rias shouted. "A gagggg!?" There, Rias' otou-san (who had taken off only the head of the camel cartooncharacter costume) asked the First Generation-sama. "Hmm? Did we have a subject like this in the past?" While showing a mischievous smile, the First Generation Gremory, Runeassama, said, "Ufufu, I added a new one. This kind of thing needs to match with the era♪" Damn! Is something like that acceptable!? That mischievous smile of hers is telling me that it was on purpose! I see! So this is the beautiful devilish girl, also known as the First Generation Gremory-sama! To be double sure, the First Generation-sama said, "Don't just do some random gag. It should be fun. A feast like this goes well with some comedy!" What an absurd request! She wants Rias to do a comedy act!
Rias asked the First Generation-sama. "H-How about the Power of Destruction?" "That's the special characteristic of the Baels". "Then, how about my fusion technique with Gasper?" "Will that make me laugh?" "My favourite Japanese traditional art form?" "Does that hold your distinctive characteristics?" "............!" The First Generation-sama denied Rias' skills one after the other. Rias was also at a loss for words. Despite being shocked, Rias kept her face down for a couple of seconds, pondering——then, with a determined look on her face (and tears in her eyes), hoped for her turn. Rias asked me. "Ise, can you help me......?" The look of desperation on her face was enough to make me realise her decision and her true intentions. ——―! She was determined to throw everything away for her pride as the next family head. "Hmm. Say whatever you need. I'm your ally". I nodded. Rias and I had a heart-to-heart understanding, and we went backstage——
The venue went dark, and a spotlight shone on the stage. And from there appeared Rias wearing a dress and I, who was equipped with my red armour, my Balance Breaker. Rias shouted. "Ise! Let's do it!" "Yes!" I responded and Rias——with her huge breasts, iconic of Gremory women, glowing——shot a beam at me, showing the technique which replenishes my energy! And beginning with that—— "Ise! Poke my breasts!" "Leave it to me!" By poking Rias' breasts, my aura raised to tremendous levels. "Ise! Use my breasts to give Akeno's breasts a telephone call!" "Roger that! ‘Pai-Phone’!" I continued to perform techniques like art...... centred on Rias' boobs. "Ahahahahaha. Amazing! What happened to my descendant!?" The First Generation Gremory-sama laughed so hard that she shed tears at the phenomenons that unfolded from the tits of Rias, her descendant and the next head of the Gremory family. ......This is also my performance...... right? Such a doubt flashed through my mind, but I had to accept Rias' determination. Moreover, it seems like The First Generation-sama was greatly satisfied. And so the three kinds of performances made by Rias's otou-san, Millicas, and Rias, these three Gremorys ended. However, the party continued with a review of the performance over the meal.
After the feast was over, Runeas-sama, the First Generation Gremory, had Rias's otou-san, Millicas and Rias, who had shown her their tricks, gathered before her. "It was fun. Now I'll give a reward for you three". Saying so, she clicked her fingers and a teleportation magic circle appeared and from there, three four-humped camels appeared! They were like the talking endangered species camel that greeted us earlier! The First Generation-sama said with a smile as she lined up the three fourhumped camels from the underworld on her side. "I'll give one of these children to each of you. After all, Gremory means camels♪". While winking cutely, she gave the endangered species camel as a reward. That camel, Gabun, talked with Rias. "Then, I'll be under your care from now on. Next family head-dono". There, Rias, who can't deal with camels—— "......This is a nightmare......" Lost consciousness and collapsed on the spot! Seeing that, the First Generation-sama bitterly smiled and declared severely, "Get used to camels". The First Generation Gremory, Runeas-sama, looked at us and said, "I'm planning on staying awake for a while, so I'll be under your care as well♪". Thus, we began to associate with the first generation Gremory Devil, Runeas Gremory-sama.
I'm afraid of the absurd requests she'll throw at us the next time...... but since she's cute, there's no problem! Probably?
Part 2
Issei: "I'm home. Oh, I forgot. Today everyone went somewhere, so there's no one home, huh?" Runeas: "Welcome back, Issei-chan". Issei: Eeeeh!? First Generation-sama, why are you in my house?!" Runeas: "I've come to see how the next Gremory head is living. I'm sorry for being so sudden". Issei: "Despite what you say, you are relaxed. Lying on the sofa, eating sweets...... Well, it's fine, though". Runeas: "Hey, Issei-chan. Since we have the chance, could you tell me some things about Rias-chan? I'm curious about various things". Issei: "Let's see...... fine. Then, I'll talk a little about Rias and my friends". Runeas: "Please talk about something interesting, okay? I'm looking forward to it". Issei: (She's putting a lot of pressure on me!) Translator's Notes and References 1. ↑ Relief is a sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material. The term relief is
from the Latin verb relevo, to raise. To create a sculpture in relief is to give the impression that the sculpted material has been raised above the background plane. 2. ↑ Absolute Territory is the space between the hem of the skirt and the knee socks, which shows the woman’s thigh. 3. ↑ Wie was a kingdom in China during the Three Kingdoms period; 220-266 CE. 4. ↑ “Momther” 5. ↑ She said this in a really old-fashioned way [苦しゅうない] (Kurushuunai) Like Momonosuke from One Piece in this video. https://youtu.be/pXtuieDdFQM?t=30
Life 2. A Gremory Who Hates Camels
Part 1 “…How awful.” I just returned from shopping with the Church Trio to see Buchou whispering a complaint to herself. —She was in a corner of my room. However, her somewhat dejected and sulky mood actually seemed a bit cute. “…Did something happen?” I nervously asked — and as soon as Buchou noticed me, she immediately flew into my arms! “Ise! Help me!” She said as she pleaded to me. W-What on earth happened…? Buchou began to cry as she said “…Just then, Grayfia — no, my sister-in-law contacted me…. My family has already decided that even I…. What she suddenly said to me was completely beyond my imagination…I…what should I do…?” Just from listening to her voice which was interspersed with incessant sobs, I could understand just how serious the matter from the Gremory House was. …C-Could it be that they found another new suitor? No, that would be unthinkable. It didn’t seem like Buchou’s parents wanted to find another candidate after what happened with Riser. And the strong-willed Buchou wouldn’t cry just because of something like that. T-Then, just what was it that made Buchou cry like this…? C-Could it be that!? A family dispute!? While various thoughts raced around in my mind, Buchou continued to speak intermittently. “…I am not riding a camel this time…”
……. For a moment, I was unable to understand what Buchou was talking about. “…Huh? Camel?” That was the only response I could muster at the time. All of the members of the Gremory peerage who lived at the Hyoudou residence went down to the first floor living room. Akeno-san explained the details of the camel situation to all of us at the table. Buchou was still sobbing and weeping. Every mention of a camel seemed to trigger her even further. “Rias hates camels very much.” Akeno-san giggled as she began to explain, and then continued “The Gremory name is associated with camels. In the grimoire which records details of the Devils known as [The Key of Solomon], the Devil Gremory wears the crown of a duchess, and appears from a magic circle while riding atop a large camel. Therefore, since ancient times, the members of the Gremory House have always ridden camels on important occasions.” Ah, so that’s what it was. So the camel is like a symbol of the Gremory House. …Speaking of which, when I visited the Gremory castle, I did seem to recall that the guards rode camels. However, I didn’t pay that much attention back then, so I wasn’t entirely sure…. I tried to think back to that time. Akeno-san revealed a slight smile when she saw me scratch my head. “It can’t be helped that you don’t remember anything about camels, Ise-kun. After all, Rias herself hates camels. The members of her family are careful to keep any camels away from Rias.” So the fact that Buchou hated camels was already well-known within the Gremory House, and that’s why no one let camels near her. So that’s why no camels appeared in my memory. Because I was always by Buchou’s side, I never saw any camels. And then, we finally got down to the main issue. “Well, what do you mean by not riding a camel?”
I asked Buchou. After Buchou made a deep sigh, she spoke with a heavy tone “…Because I accepted an invitation from a magazine. They said that I was scheduled to do a major story…. But they said that they wanted a photo of ‘Rias Gremory riding a camel’…” Oh, a magazine story huh. Buchou is a celebrity in the Underworld after all. As the Maou’s younger sister, the heiress of the Gremory House and the [Switch Princess], she was quite well-known to the public. Buchou had many supporters among both men and women, and there were many young girls who idolised her. …I heard that even imitations of the Kuoh Academy uniform had been made. In any case, that just proved to show how popular Buchou was. Well, the fact that she was a beautiful young princess was enough to catch everyone’s attention. —Then, for the sake of the magazine, couldn’t she just ride a camel? Akeno-san then added “Until now, Rias has rejected anything related to camels, but only this time has Grayfia-sama asked her to do this as a sister.” [Rias, you must ride one just this once. You are the heiress of the Gremory House, are you not?] —It seemed like Grayfia-san had said that to her. Grayfia-san had made the request not as a maid, but as her sister. At the time, she must have given Buchou a sharp glare while she spoke in a serious tone. I could just imagine the pressure that Grayfia-san exuded. Although Grayfia-san usually acted like a maid towards Buchou, Sirzechs-sama, and the rest of the family, she could suddenly transform into a strict older sister once she took off her maid uniform. Because Buchou respected her older sister more than anyone else, it was impossible for her to disobey any of her orders. Buchou didn’t want to betray any of her expectations or make her angry either. Buchou softly trembled and tears filled her eyes as she whimpered “…Oneesama’s orders are absolute. If I don’t think of a way, then…” Ah, so cute! She was so cute when she had a look and voice that seemed younger than her usual self, and she didn’t seem like ‘Rias-oneesama’ at all! Akeno-san comforted Buchou by patting her head as she said
“Grayfia-sama only becomes strict when Rias acts wilful.” While being gently held in Akeno-san’s arms, Buchou sighed again. “…Oneesama only said that for my sake. After all, oneesama never says anything wrong. …But, I really can’t. Camels are the only thing…” Akeno-san softly held Buchou’s hand as both her friend and her servant, and lovingly said “The camel’s transportation has already been confirmed. It’ll be delivered here soon. Ufufu, Rias, I’ll accompany you with getting used to the camel.” Buchou then turned and said “Akeno, you witch!” as she began to cry again. —So, I naturally followed along to this course on getting used to camels. Okay, so now what…?
Part 2 The camel in question was finally delivered on the weekend. “Rias, the Gremory House has sent camel-kun over.” The thing that Akeno-san lead from the magic circle underneath the Hyoudou residence to the courtyard was — a camel with three humps on its back. “Gueeee—” The camel seemed to be a little angry as it made a strange cry. “This is fifteenth head of the three-humped camel tribe in the Underworld.” Akeno-san explained. “What is a three-humped camel?” I asked Akeno-san. I had heard about camels with one and two humps, but a three-humped camel was beyond me. “It’s a species of camel that only exists in the Underworld.” Akeno-san added. Ah, so they’re native to the Underworld. Hmm, so threehumped camels exist in the Underworld huh. “…All wild single-humped camels have already become extinct in the human world, and those left are domesticated. I’ve heard that there are only around eight hundred wild double-humped camels left in the world.” —Koneko-chan said. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Koneko-chan! …Well, so what about Buchou…. I looked about and tried to search for her,
but it didn’t seem as though she was present—. …Actually, in a corner of the yard, I spotted the figure of a red-haired girl who tried to run away. “Xenovia-chan, please catch Rias for me.” As soon as Xenovia received that order from Akeno-san, she immediately shouted ‘I understand!’ and dashed out to retrieve Buchou. “I don’t want to! Please let go of me Xenovia! Please! I don’t want toooo!” “Buchou, please give up. Human beings must face challenges in order to grow. As members of the Gremory peerage, haven’t we also climbed over various obstacles?” “But I’m a Devil! I don’t have to face challenges!” Buchou desperately cried out as she tried to resist Xenovia’s grip on her shoulders. But, her voice and the way she tried to resist was incredibly cute! “Kyaa!” Huh? I seemed to hear Asia’s cry — and when I turned to face the direction of her voice, I saw Asia being attacked by the camel! “Hwah! W-Wait! Camel-kun! You’re in my skirt! Ah!” “Gooh! Gooh!” The camel seemed rather excited as it continued to plunge its head into Asia’s skirt! Asia then desperately tried to hold her skirt down to resist! Why is this happening!? I immediately ran over to Asia, and kicked the camel aside! I then pointed at the camel which had toppled over behind Asia and yelled “Y-You perverted camel! How dare you stick your head into Asia’s skirt! I envy — no, I won’t forgive you!” The camel trembled as it stood up, and then faced me as fighting intent began to build up in my eyes—
“Peh!” It spat at me! Although I wanted to evade, doing so would have caused it to hit Asia…. I couldn’t help but allow myself to be hit by a mouthful of spit from the perverted camel. Something within me snapped and I got heated-up! “…Y-You bastard! How dare you spit at me! I’ll beat you!” I summoned my gauntlet, and just as I was about to start the countdown, Akeno-san stopped me! “Wait, Ise-kun! Calm down!” “Even if you say that! This bastard stuck its head into Asia’s skirt and spat at me! It must be properly disciplined! It’s not like there are no other camels, right!?” This absolutely cannot be the camel for Rias to rehabilitate with! See, this guy is clearly looking at Akeno-san and Buchou’s breasts! It was precisely because I was also a pervert that I could understand what it was looking at! This camel is a natural super-pervert! The camel was actually getting excited at Devil girls! This guy must have been an incredible pervert in its past life! “It seems that camels are essentially pulled out whenever the Gremory House needs to hold some kind of event. The camel that has been sent to us is almost the same as the rest of them.” Akeno-san said. This was the only thing they could get!? It’s clearly meant to be a rehab partner for the heiress to the House, so couldn’t you have gotten a more obedient one!? Argh! Could this also be one of the trials proposed by Grayfia-san!? The erotic gaze of the camel was overflowing with lust! And then, it stretched its head towards Akeno-san’s skirt again—. In the end, there was a flash of lightning ‘Doon!’, and the camel was instantly charred black. “Ufufu, camel-kun? If you keep being naughty…we’ll eat you okay?” Akeno-san smiled as she threatened him! After getting a taste of her power, the camel finally understood who was in a higher position, so he lowered his
back and lay on the ground! Ooh, Akeno-san’s S side has appeared! It’s super effective against the perverted camel! “Now, Rias. Let’s begin.” Akeno-san seemed rather delighted as she smiled at Buchou who was held onto by Xenovia. Ah, I immediately understood that Akeno-san’s S side was unrelenting even towards her best friend. Rias Gremory’s camel-riding rehabilitation – attempt one Akeno-san announced to a pale-faced Buchou “Let’s hurry along Rias’ recovery. But since even a single touch frightens her, this camel-kun has become quite a terrifying existence to her. So, how do we make this camel-kun as cute as one of her own servants?” “…What do you mean?” Buchou asked in surprise. Akeno-san took out an enlarged photo — the photo clearly showed my face on it. “We’ll stick Ise-kun’s photo onto camel-kun’s head. See, now camel-kun has transformed into Ise-kun.” Akeno-san said…. But there had to be more to just sticking my photo onto the camel’s head…. An indescribable feeling arose within me. “What’s wrong, Rias? Do you think it looks like Ise-kun?” Please don’t ask a complicated question like that, Akeno-san! H-Hey, this is a bit bad…. “I-It’s impossible. No matter how I look at it, that’s not Ise! My Ise is a bit wilder, and more indecent than that!” That’s how I’m perceived!? My eyes popped out due to the surprise of how my own master was describing me! However, Xenovia held her chin as she responded to Buchou
“That’s right…he certainly does have that kind of perverse aura, Ise-kun. … No, hold on, you say that this camel isn’t like Ise-kun…but aren’t they quite similar?” I don’t know what you’re talking about Xenovia! Irina took out several more photos of me and stuck them on the camel’s three humps! “Now there are four of Ise-kun’s faces! Its Ise-ness is even higher now!” It’s even more confusing now, stupid Angel! What is ‘Ise-ness’ anyway!? I complained to myself…. “…I wonder why? For some reason, I’m starting to be able to see this camel as Ise…” Eeeeeeeeeehhhhhh!? Buchou, what’s happening!? Has seeing four of my faces on the camel confused you!? Even the colour of her eyes had begun to fade! “Guhehe (laugh)” Guhehe (laugh) my ass, you perverted camel! Don’t make it sound like you’re happy! This camel has been made to become ‘similar’ to me in such an absurd way! I’m the one who wants to cry! And so, the proposal to use my photos to get Buchou accustomed to the camel ended in failure. Rias Gremory’s camel-riding rehabilitation – attempt two “It can’t be helped. Let’s move on to the next method.” Akeno-san let out a sigh…and she tied Buchou up with rope, and then blindfolded her eyes! “We’ll have to use force. Even if we have to get violent, we’ll make sure that you can ride the camel.” Akeno-san cruelly said such things to her master! But while Akeno-san did such things, she was showing her ultimate S side! Rather than stopping her, I
was just as guilty by looking on in excitement! Buchou, sorry I’m a pervert! I got excited by the expression on Akeno-san’s face as she tied Buchou up! “Mmm! Mmm!” Although Buchou shook her head and attempted to say something, Akeno-san heartlessly gave orders to Koneko-chan and Xenovia. “Koneko-chan, Xenovia-chan, please carry Rias onto the camel’s back just like that!” ““Yes, ma’am!”” The two of them saluted Akeno-san and then carried Buchou on their shoulders until they set her down on the camel’s back! “Hii—! Hii—!” Although Buchou cried out desperately, Xenovia and Koneko-chan didn’t seem to care as they tied Buchou to the camel’s back with a rope! “This is also for Buchou’s own good! Please endure it, Buchou! After all, Vice President Akeno promised to let me do sword training after all this is over!” “…Sorry Buchou. I’ve already received cake from Akeno-san.” This is going too far, you two! You’ve been completely bribed by Akeno-san! “Guhehehehehe ♪” The camel which had been tied together with Buchou using rope made a rather excited noise! That bastard, it got excited because Buchou’s breasts were pressed up against its back! That perverted camel actually touched my precious oppai! Out of jealous rage, I couldn’t resist turning towards the camel! “Ah—…” After a desperate struggle to resist, Buchou let out a cute shriek before losing consciousness.