Sairaorg-san. If necessary, I wonder if they would show it to us if we used the name of Team『D×D』..." Ravel also said, troubled. "It's a relic of an old Maou, so it is under the content of things we can question, but....... The time may not be good. Because, after all, the Bael household is also participating in the Rating Game tournament". Yeah, they are in the same tournament bracket as our team in this tournament. So even if we are members of the same team『D×D』, we are enemies in the tournament, so it would be a bit of a hassle from their perspective, wouldn't it? "Considering the content and timing, it's unlikely we'll get a permit for free". Akeno-san also stated this while putting her hand on her chin. If it's something that they don't want to show to us, they might say, [We don't have such a thing], or [We have it, but we can't show it to you], or [We, the Bael team, is currently in secret training. Moreover, since we are enemies during the tournament, contact from your side is improper]. Or they may reject because we are both teams in the main competition, or they simply don't have it. Sairaorg-san would gladly show it to us, but when all is said and done, it involves the first generation Bael, so it might not be something that can be done with only Sairaorg-san's will. 『Hmmm......』 We all groaned as we pondered. Meanwhile, Ingvild tilted her head and had a question mark over her head...... ―――Then, the first generation Gremory asked us this: "Bael? By first generation Bael, do you mean Zekram?" "H-Huh? Yes".
When I replied, The First Generation-sama showed a mischievous smile. "Ufufu♪ Okay, you can leave that with this first generation Gremory". "......Do you have a plan?" When Ravel asked, the First Generation-sama winked with confidence. "Leave it to me♪" Oh, seriously! Do you mean there is some way to break the ice between them since they are both devils who have been living since ancient times, against that first Bael!? Then, the First Generation-sama said to Ingvild. "Ingvild......chan, I'll call you that. Okay? What are you going to do, Ingvildchan? Would you like to see the relic of the first Leviathan-sama, if you could? There's a chance that maybe you won't be the person you are now. So you may need to be suitably determined". It was a serious question. Maybe it was a question to me, Ingvild's『King』 and her manager, Ravel. Ingvild looked at me. I nodded. You can decide, ――Then. Ingvild declared with a firm gaze. "......I, I want to help everyone...... I want to help Issei. If I have the power to protect the people of the Hyoudou family, who have been kind to me since I've woken up and the people who have looked after me...... I want to become stronger. Besides――". There, Ingvild looked at Ravel and me and said, "I want to fight with Issei and the others as their『Queen』in the Rating Game...... I mean, if this power can be useful......"
The image of Ingvild suddenly reminded me of me in my second year of high school, when I was just starting out as a Devil and I fought hard for Rias. ......When I lacked experience, demonic power, power, aura and brains...... Still, I used everything I had and ran through everything for Rias and my friends. Ingvild is working hard at her Devil's job, her studies as a Devil and her training to become stronger. She has exceptional talent, yet she still works hard for the sake of her friends. I looked at Ravel and my manager nodded. Confirming that, I smiled and said to Ingvild. "All right, Ingvild". Then, I told the First Generation-sama. "Please, lend me your power". The first generation Gremory, Runeas Gremory-sama, smiled with satisfaction at my answer. "Yes, it is all right. Children of my Gremory lineage, leave it to me". Thus, we headed to the castle of the Bael household.
Part 4 Ravel, Me, Rias (who finished that training of hers), Akeno-san, Ingvild and the First Generation-sama, left the training space temporarily, headed to Gremory castle, prepared ourselves and then made an appointment with the Bael household. I mean, it would be rude to go there in sweaty jerseys. Anyway, we made an appointment via Sairaorg-san. We jumped to the Bael castle using a magic circle to deal with it as fast as possible. There, Sairaorg-san welcomed us to the castle, which was even bigger and more magnificent than the Gremory castle. "Hello, Rias, Hyoudou Issei and everyone else too. To think you would take your time to come to the Bael castle. So, with what can I help you――". Suddenly, Sairaorg-san's gaze moved to the First Generation-sama. Because he wasn't acquainted with her. While Rias and I were racking our brains thinking about how we should get over this, Sairaorg-san asked. "Hmm? Crimson hair… I've never seen this woman. Is she someone from the Gremory household?" "Err, that is――". "My name is Neas Gremory. I am Rias Onee-sama's...... little sister from a different mother". ―――!
………………S-She did it! Are you going to introduce yourself like that again!? Rias, who didn't know that the same thing happened when Riser appeared, was so surprised that her eyes nearly flew out of their sockets! "Oh my! In other words, you're uncle――". "Yes. I'm the daughter of Zeoticus Otou-sama…… with his second-most beloved woman". Knowing this, Sairaorg-san had a sombre countenance! Sairaorg-san was attacked by a terrible misunderstanding! As if trying to squeeze it out of his throat, Sairaorg-san said. "...........................I'm sure uncle, too, had his circumstances. This is something common for noble devils. Rias, Neas, I'm sure both of you have many things going through your minds. I can sympathise with it". Rias's father is being misunderstood by more and more people without his knowledge...... Rias also found it hard to make excuses in front of the First Generationsama...... "............Yeah, sympathise with it. Also, let me make an excuse later". "Oh, Rias. As your cousin and friend, I'm always available for advice. Because it's not good to hold these things by oneself". "That's right. ......There are some things you just can't handle alone......." Rias had no choice but to reply as so. "..............Pffp!" Seeing this, Akeno-san was holding back her laughter. Akeno-san likes to see Rias in this kind of cute bewildered state, doesn't she?
The First Generation-sama, Neas Gremory, said to Sairaorg-san with a cute voice. "So, Sairaorg Onii-sama". When he heard her calling him like that, Sairaorg-san had an expression as if he had received a shock. "―――Onii-sama". "............Was it rude to call you so?" Asked the First Generation-sama, puzzled. Sairaorg-san coughed. "N-No. It's just that you're the first little sister-like person in my life. Rias feels more like a female blood relative than a little sister. But, I s-see, Oniisama, huh? ......Maybe that's not so bad". Sairaorg-san scratched his cheek while his face was a little red! Sairaorg-san―――the Lion King was being captivated by a little sisterrrr! Without a pause, the First Generation-sama stated, with her pretty voice. "We have come here to meet the first Bael-sama. Would it be possible for us to meet with him......?" Said the First Generation-sama with upturned eyes. Sairaorg-san, who was perplexed by her little sister-like presence, replied. "The First Generation-sama, huh? It seems he has business in this castle, so he is here, but...... hmm". As if to press for an answer, the first generation Gremory said. "Sairaorg Onii-sama, if you tell the first Bael:『Your idol, the Gremory of Gremory's, is here. Tehee♪』, I'm sure he'll understand right away. I know
that I'm asking you to do something very rude, but... I'm sure he will understand, Sairaorg Onii-sama. Please, lend me your help, Sairaorg Oniisama". Defeated by the First Generation-sama, who was pressing him hard, Sairaorg-san said, "I understand. I'll ask him". Towards the end, it was more like Sairaorg-san was overwhelmed by the mysterious power of the First Generation-sama than being fascinated with her little sister-like presence...... The First Generation-sama turned to us, winked and made a V-sign with her hands. "Ufufu, as I thought, that descendent-kun is a Bael too, after all. This really works. Rias-chan, you should remember this". Rias could only sigh. We made an appointment with the first Bael like that, but...... it seems like it worked. We're being guided by the butler of the Bael household to the castle library, where Zekram Bael, the first Bael, is said to be. We were shown to the library of Bael Castle, which was more spacious than the average library in the human world, so much so that you couldn't even see its back. The ceiling was also surprisingly high. There were countless bookshelves and countless books were contained on them. The tall bookshelves were equipped with stair-like ladders at regular intervals. We followed the butler for a few minutes. "How do you do? Everyone". We heard a voice from above and looked up. We saw an elderly man with an air of dignity about him opening a book at the top of a ladder. It was Zekram Bael, the first family head of the Bael household.
His purple eyes, which were the same as Sairaorg-san's, caught us. Then, he shifted his gaze a little and looked at the First Generation Gremory-sama as if he was looking at a rare person. There, the first Bael gave the butler a look to step back. The butler bowed and left the place. When he finished ordering his servant to leave, the first Bael closed the book he was holding and sighed. "............Fuuh~............". Unsatisfied with that reaction, the First Gremory-sama raised one of her eyebrows, placed one of her hands on her waist and boldly said: "Wait a minute there, Zekram. Even though your Idol has come to visit you, you aren't going to greet me?" "You don't change, huh? Runeas". "I sleep and wake up to stay the same. Well, maybe it's a good thing I woke up this time. After all, there's a lot of interesting things going on". "......This could be destiny as well". "『This could be destiny as well』......No, it is not. You've always liked putting on airs, huh?" The First Gremory-sama said, imitating the first Bael. There, with a mischievous smile, the First Gremory-sama said. "Ora ora, if you don't want your secret being exposed to everyone――". Ignoring the First Gremory-sama who was about to say something, the first Bael deployed a small magic circle in his hand. There, a deep blue board-like object appeared. It was about the size and thickness of a typical school notebook.
The first Bael covered it with his aura and sent it drifting through the air towards Ravel. When Ravel caught the blue board with both hands, the aura disappeared. The first Bael said, "――I'll lend that to you. However, I want a report of the results later". He said that to Ingvild's『King』, in other words, me, my manager, Ravel and Ingvild. He was especially staring at Ingvild as if thinking of something. ――Then, the first Bael's line of sight returned to the first Gremory-sama. "Is that all right, Runeas?" "Yes, it is. Or rather, as I thought, you had it, huh? You're really cunning when it comes to this kind of thing". The first Gremory smiled with satisfaction. "I'd usually give you all an old man's scolding and then give you the green light――but since I've met my dear old idol or whatever. Let's not do that today". Said the first Bael. Was she curious? The First Gremory-sama asked. "By the way, Zekram. What are you doing here? Holed up in the castle's library of the current head of the Bael family?" "We are digitising the books in the Bael family's collection. I'm in the process of sorting through them". "Ah, it's so convenient to read books on a tablet PC, isn't it?" "It's the wave of the times. Paper books are good, but we are living in difficult times, so these precious books might burn. Even magical books with
powers and wills can burn when the fire comes. So it would be better to at least copy their contents. The Gremory’s are digitising their books, too, aren't they?" There, he asked Rias and she said [Yes]. The first Bael looked at the blue-stone board on Ravel's hand and said. "Unexpectedly, things made of hard stone are more likely to remain for longer times, eh?" Then, the First Gremory-sama suddenly took something out of her pocket and threw it at the first Bael. The first Bael caught it skillfully. Looking closely――it was a bag of sweet pies『Kyunpai』. The First Gremory-sama said. "This is my thanks". "Are these sweets?" "――It's called『Kyunpai』, it's delicious". "Hmm,『Kyunpai』, huh?" While the first Bael and the First Gremory-sama had this indescribable chat, the aforementioned first Leviathan's relic, in other words, the blue board, fell into our possession. Let's leave aside the fact that the Bael household later placed an order for more 『Kyunpai』. The First Gremory-sama said enthusiastically. "Alright, all of you. Let's go back to the training space and try!" I'm sure the person who enjoyed this process the most was her.
While I thought so, we returned to our training space. Ingvild was touching the board in the training space, the relic of the first Leviathan lent to her by the first Bael, while everyone watched her. She closed her eyes and calmed her mind. Then, she turned her consciousness to the blue board. However, the board didn't react. "......It's useless. I can't feel anything". Ingvild said so. There, the First Generation-sama advised her like this, "Then, let's do it like this. Try looking at it as words, phrases, or even sounds that you can understand. Imagine that in your mind and try to touch it, not with letters or words, but with your senses". Following the advice of the First Generation-sama, Ingvild touched the blue board again. A little while later, Ingvild began to hum something. "............――――♪" It was...... a song. After all, singing is her speciality. Her clear, beautiful voice echoed all around us. It wasn't her usual singing voice that affects dragons derived from her Sacred Gear, but a singing voice tinged with demonic power. The First Generation-sama said. "I see. She is trying to understand the thing left by Leviathan-sama through music". Ingvild's entire body oozed a pale, light-purple aura. In response, the blue board emitted a purple radiance. ――――!!
The relic, the board, reacted! Moreover, demonic letters and patterns appeared on the board! "――――♪ ――――♪". Ingvild continued to sing a song I'd never heard her sing before and at the same time, her aura grew, swelled and gradually, the water created by her aura gathered around Ingvild. Large quantities of water reacted to Ingvild's song and spiralled upwards. Without stopping, more and more water element aura gathered in the air above to form something huge and powerful. We just watched the scene. Ravel looked up into the air and said. "One of the concerns I had was: If the field at the next match was completely devoid of water, how far would Ingvild-sama be able to show her powers?" While Ravel said so, I could only be surprised seeing what was being produced right above Ingvild, who continued to sing. A water dragon made of demonic power with a long, serpentine body floated in the sky. The size of the dragon was well over a hundred metres. And it was still getting bigger and new water dragons were being created. Ravel said in amazement. "......Since she showed me this, I think my worries were blown away". I said to Ravel. "I know I'm still full of problems, so I can't say much, but I feel like our unexpectedness and explosiveness are our strengths, so let's let Ingvild fight in the next match". Ravel, who was standing next to me, replied with a smile.
"Yes, I'll obey the will of my『King』." While looking at the still-growing water dragon, the First Generation-sama stretched out with a 'hmmm'. "Well. I guess my role ends like this, right? Now you just need to do your best. My dear Gremory children". The First Generation-sama said so and was leaving this place. ――But then, as if she remembered something, the First Generation-sama said to Rias, "Oh, yeah, Rias-chan. Come to my place later. I understood many things due to this happening today, so I'll give you more training. After all, it would be wonderful if the next family head of the Gremory household were to become strong by associating with the Gremory founder". "―――!? ......Yes, I'll be under your care. First Gremory, Runeas-sama". Replied Rias energetically. The First Gremory-sama is quite the free spirit by doing this and that, but as a result, I think we've moved forward too. However―――. ......What about the misunderstanding that has befallen the current Gremory family head? "Is Rias' little sister doing well?" "What happened to that girl? I'd like to see her again". I could only struggle thinking about how I should clear up the misunderstanding that Sairaorg-san and Riser had.
Afterword It has been a while. Ichiei Ishibumi here. I am truly sorry for making you wait another year. As I told you all last time, I have been undergoing treatment and recuperation for a long time. However, I have recovered a little since last year's summer, so I have decided to return to work on short stories in Dragon Magazine, including the new one I wrote this time. Although I am still undergoing treatment, I hope to continue writing new volumes at a pace that doesn't interfere with my health. I hope you will continue to support me. Now, we have introduced the first Gremory, Runeas-sama. Since Zekram, the first Bael, has survived to the present day, I thought it would be nice to have the first Gremory as well, so that's why I wrote this. I tried to create a different character from Rias, as crimson-haired Gremory girls are rare. I thought it turned out to be a good character, including her appearance. I'll be happy if she becomes popular. I hope I can continue to feature her in short and long stories in the future. The six stories in which the First Gremory-sama doesn't appear are the short stories that came with the Blu-ray and DVDs of the first High School DxD anime series as a bonus. Since the first anime broadcast was exactly 10 years ago, these manuscripts themselves were also 10 years old, and I had forgotten some of the contents, so I was deeply moved this time when I thought, "So I have written this kind of story......" This is the first episode to delve into Rias' dislike of camels...... At least, I think so (I'm sorry if my memory is wrong, as this was a bonus novel
manuscript from 10 years ago). Overall, I think there were many unusual stories, right? So I'm glad I was able to compile it this time. The new story is a prequel to the fifth volume of True DxD. What will happen to the『Queen』position of Issei's team after Grayfia, a.k.a Bina Lessthan, leaves? This was a story focused on the change and growth of Ingvild and the free-spirited First Gremory-sama involved. Acknowledgements. Miyama Zero-sama and T-sama, who is in charge of me. I'm truly sorry for the great inconvenience I have caused you in this volume. Thank you very much for your support. Next, I hope to release the next volume of SLASHDOG, volume 4. Furthermore, I am planning to release True DxD volume 5 after that. First published in. Life .1 Oppai Family. Dragon Magazine Edition of January 2022 Life 2. The Gremory Who Hates Camels. High School DxD Vol.1 Delusion Magazine ☆ Night Material Collection. Life 3. Noisy Pedal. High School DxD Vol.2 Delusion Magazine ☆ Night Material Collection. Life 4. A Mysterious Tale of the Offertory Box. High School DxD Vol.3 Delusion Magazine ☆ Night Material Collection. Life 5. Dream Tag Team Battle Girls. High School DxD Vol.4 Delusion Magazine ☆ Night Material Collection. Life 6. Zatouji Strikes Back. High School DxD Vol.5 Delusion Magazine ☆ Night Material Collection.
Life 7. He's Going to Cheat on Me This Week? High School DxD Vol.6 Delusion Magazine ☆ Night Material Collection. Life.Extra. Ancestor is a Trickster!? Newly written story.
Credits Translation Group: Occult Research Club
Table of Contents 1. Illustration 2. Life 1. OPPAI FAMILY 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Life 2. A Gremory Who Hates Camels 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Part 3 4. Life 3. Noisy Pedal 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Part 3 4. Part 4 5. Life 4. A Mysterious Tale of the Offertory Box 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Part 3 6. Life 5. Dream Tag Team Battle Girls 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 7. Life 6. Zatouji Strikes Back 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Part 3 8. Life 7. He’s Going to Cheat on Me This Week? 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Part 3 4. Part 4 9. Extra Life: Ancestor is a Trickster!? 1. Part 1 2. Part 2 3. Part 3
4. Part 4 10. Afterword 11. Credits