A Nexus Devil (Dxd x Multi Crossover)

Jake Gremory 2

Chapter 2:

Cao Cao smirked, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Well, let's start by ripping off the bandaid, shall we?"

"The what?" Jake asked, perplexed.

"He meant that metaphorically," Jeanne chimed in, her voice filled with a touch of amusement.

They stood facing each other in the middle of the deserted park. Cao Cao, Jeanne, Georg, and Heracles formed an odd quartet, each emanating their own peculiar aura. Though Heracles appeared intimidating with his robust physique, it was Cao Cao and Jeanne who unsettled Jake the most. Georg, on the other hand, seemed like your typical know-it-all, with a face that begged to be punched.

"Alright, let's get to the point," Jake said, frustration seeping into his voice. "What do you guys want with me?"

Georg, (or Mr. Please Punch My Face) as Jake mentally labeled him, spoke up. "We want you to join us. But first, you have to realize your place."

Jake snorted, his annoyance growing. "And what exactly is my place?" he retorted, his irritation evident.

Cao Cao interrupted with a sneer. "Well, it's royalty, of course. True human royalty. If only your father hadn't tainted your bloodline with his disgusting race, then you would truly be perfect for our group. Alas, beggars can't be choosers, and I suppose he couldn't choose to be a filthy half-breed."

Jake was taken aback by the audacity of Cao Cao's backhanded remark. Despite enduring his fair share of insults as an orphan in the public school system, this was undoubtedly one of the rudest comments he had ever heard.

Jeanne chimed in before Jake could respond. "He can't help the fact that his father is a filthy devil!" she exclaimed cheerfully.

To Jake's surprise, he couldn't help but laugh. "My father was a devil? Are you guys for real?" he scoffed. "Listen, whatever cult or club you're selling, I'm not interested. I'm just gonna go." He turned around, intending to walk away from their absurdity.

However, a loud voice boomed behind him, halting his retreat. "Hey, asshole! We're not joking here. You really are a disgusting half-breed devil, and it's only because of our respect for your mother's side that we haven't dealt with you ourselves yet."

Jake spun around, his anger ignited. "What the fuck are you all talking about?" he shouted back, his frustration boiling over. "You all need some serious help. I'm not some devil; I'm just an ordinary human. You want proof? Look at this!" He yanked out a crucifix hidden beneath his shirt. "If I were some evil creature, wouldn't this burn me?"

He had been a Christian, attending church occasionally, but still, it was impressive that he could wear the crucifix unharmed.

Jeanne's voice chimed in, cheerful despite the tension. "Wow, that's impressive. It means you have inherited his abilities." She eyed his crucifix intently. "But there's something strange about that crucifix," she continued.

Georg smirked, pushing up his glasses with a single finger. "You've got a keen eye Jeanne," he said.

"Is this guy an anime character or something?" Jake thought.

That crucifix is actually a seal. I imagine it suppresses your devil side and makes you appear completely human. That's why you don't have the famed red hair of your family." Georg continued.

"Can we cut to the chase already?" Jake interjected, his patience wearing thin.

Cao Cao nodded, acknowledging Jake's frustration. "That's an excellent point," he said. "Very well, you want the truth. Go ahead, Jeanne, tell him."