Lucky Reincarnation (DxD)

Ch 27 - An Ultimate Class

After the promotion to Ultimate class devil and the end of the ceremony a few things happened. Haru received a territory conveniently all ready where he owned some of the land. Most of it being forests. Though it had its populated districts. His territory also neighbouring the Gremory territory. However, with a territory meant so more work.

Haru didn't realise it but he had become a bit of a perfectionist with his gardening. However, gardening a large forest was fun. Placing his large World Tree in the centre of the forest with his garden and smooth stone training ground around it. Planing to keep it as his training ground and a place to go when he needed peace. However, Haru casted spells of binding and some to alert him if people tried to trespass. Haru making it known to everyone that this was not a tree you messed with.

Haru also now owned a large castle now. Putting to shame the mansion Haru threw into the void. And with Grayfias help, Haru painfully parted with his old home. Moving his clothes to his castle. Placing his home deep into the forest closer to the World Tree. Another get away if needed. However, Haru made it feel like his home. All though the gardeners protested, Haru insisted on making all the flowers around the castle his snowdrops that he had cultivated over a thousand years.

Haru was now in his office with Grayfia doing paperwork. Haru sitting on a comfortable chair with a presidential desk in front of him. The wall behind him line with bookcases that all had magic books. Haru been keen in learning this world's magic when he had the time. A magic chandelier handing from a high roof, magical fire lighting the room, the walls a smooth and well kept stone. The floor wooden. Haru with lots of paperwork on his desk as Grayfia stood in front of his desk.

Haru: So I'm like a Pillar. But I'm not?

Grayfia: While your an ultimate class devils and can develop your own clan. You will receive a lot of marriage offers, and ally offers. The marriages in particular will try to absorb your territory and assets into their clan. As well as have a child related to a Dragon God. Carrying your lineage in their clan. As of right now you could call yourself a pseudo Pillar. While you have the title and power, with your World Tree an assets. You don't have enough assets, ties and political influence yet.

Haru: So the crest I designed yesterday was useless. {I spent effort on that.}

The rest was a magic circle related to the magic technique Haru had. While it didn't work as intended or work at all. The spell being one that would call upon a thunderstorm. It was the coolest looking spell.

Grayfia: No, the crest was useful as that is now tied to your name. A stepping stone for a clan you may want to produce. However, you're going to have to learn to make connections and spread your influence. While you were doing well before surround by many, you need more training.

Haru: Actually before that...

Haru got up from his chair as he walked around his desk and moved in front of it. Looking at Grayfia. Opening a box from his desk. Taking out a single piece.

Haru: Grayfia...

Haru presented the piece to Grayfia. Grayfia looking in complete shock.

Grayfia: HARU WHAT IS THAT IN YOUR HAND?!

Haru: Ermmm. An evil piece?

Grayfia: That's... you got a mutation. Congratulations! There's a one out of ten chance to receive one.

Haru: What? But they all look like this. {I thought the world had just changed.}

Haru was holding a small queen piece in his hand. Instead of a usual red it was a deep yellow. Grayfia went to look in the box. As Haru said they all looked the same. A rare mutation where one was rare enough. Two were considered unique. But Harus were all mutation. Every single one from the pawns to the rooks, knights and bishops. Even the queen in Harus hand.

Haru: Grayfia.

Grayfia: Haru do you know what this mean?!

Grayfia turned around to look at Haru only to see him down on one knee. Grayfia gasped.

Haru: Grayfia. Will you please be my queen.

Grayfia: H-Haru. A-Are you... Are you proposing?

Suddenly everything got really slow. More appropriately to say Haru sped up. A lot.

Haru: {Ohhhhh... shit. I forgot this is how people propose. Does she want me to propose?}

Haru looked at Grayfia as she was still. Her face of surprise, but Haru couldn't tell if it was a happy surprise.

Haru: {Shit... I'm in a corner here. I say yes and she denies because she wanted to go slow. Or I say I wasn't and hurt her feelings because that's what she wanted. Would she be more angry at me for the first or latter opinion?}

Haru looked into Grayfias red eyes. The question lingered in his head. But if he looked at Grayfias eyes for even a few seconds he seemed to get lost in them. He had known Grayfia longer than his first girlfriends back in his first life.

Haru: {Is this what I want? I love Grayfia. Is that why I subconsciously got down on one knee? To marry Grayfia. But isn't this too fast? We've not been an official couple for long. But we've known each other for a lot longer than that. If I marry Grayfia... there'll be a family. I've... I've never thought about having kids before. If it was the old me I would have completely denied the possibility of having kids. That would have gotten in the way of my progress.}

Haru looked down at the mutant queen piece.

Haru: {But now... that actually sounds nice. A mini me. Wait would it have the same drawbacks I started with? No. God did that to me as a punishment. It's unlikely the child would suffer from that. It may actually have powers I don't because I'm a Dragon God. I... I would be creating a life with Grayfia. But... NO! I wouldn't leave them like my parents did to me. Grayfia. I... I love you.}

Haru slowed down as he seemed to stare at Grayfia.

Grayfia: Haru are you...

Haru: Yes Grayfia. I'm proposing. Please... don't only be my queen. But also become my wife.

Grayfia blushed as she looked down at Haru.

Grayfia: Haru.

Harus heart was beating heavier than it had ever naturally beat before. He was so worried. Would she leave him because he was going to fast. Was he falling into his old habits. Trying to do everything for some progress of perfection. Harus thoughts were racing. Thinking of possibilities or scenarios that could happen. It was the most stressed Haru had ever been. Then he felt his hands get held by smaller hands. Gentle hands.

Grayfia: Haru. Don't overthink this. I love you more than anything. But right now. I can't marry you.

Haru: {I BLEW IT!! I'M FUCKED! SHES GOING TO...}

Grayfia: Don't even think I'm going to leave you for a second though. I love you Haru. And I'm not saying no because I don't want to marry you. I'm not saying no because I believe you'd be better marry someone for political gain. I'm saying no because I don't want to rush my time with you Haru. I want to enjoy my time with you. The girlfriend stage. The first kiss which was amazing with you. Our first proper date. Our first night sleeping in the same bed together. Our first night together. Then the nights after that. Every single kiss. Every time I hold your hand. My time as your queen. I want to make sure we don't rush it. That we fill our long lives with the memories of each other. And I want our wedding to be one of those memories. Just not right now ok?

Haru could only lose himself in Grayfias words and eyes as the picture she just painted. Made Haru fall even more in love with her. Grayfia leaned over from her crouched position and kissed Haru passionately. But in the slow manner they both enjoyed.

Grayfia: Do you understand Haru? I... I really don't want to hurt your feelings. Because I really want to marry you too.

Haru: Grayfia I love you. I don't need to marry you for that to remain true. So let's fill our lives with memories and love for each other. Because even if you're not my wife or my fiancé right now. You are my queen.

Haru had a magic circle appear under them. Making it visible and glow a bright light to set the mood. Grayfia and Haru getting closer as their lips connected, the queen piece floating for Harus hands and into Grayfia.

Grayfia now becoming Harus one and only, queen.