Highschool DxD: Dragon's Ascent

Chapter 24: Deal x Deal

I stared down the older man in front of me as he as he greeted me casually. My eyes narrowed as my brain started working overtime.

Azazel, the governor of the fallen angels. He is a man with a hobby of collecting interesting things, and that includes people too, in cannon Issei was basically his pet project since he took an interest in him.

He was in my house, even if I boosted even more right now I wouldn't be able to make his pinky move. But that doesn't mean this situation is inherently dangerous.

Azazel is not a violent person, nor is he someone too keen on kidnapping someone to turn them into his personal potion slave. The opposite, he takes in promising sacred gear users and trains as a semi-part of the Grigori.

So, the chances of this encounter going south is really low. Most likely explanation for why he is here is because he got information from Raynare and co that a simple human magician was able to defeat with weird "potions"(not exactly the term they would use) and weirder magic. So he took an interest and decided to come here.

"Well, what can I do you for, mr Governor? Or are you because you decided to finish what they started?" I should be more reasonable about this. I should be calmer, I shouldn't be so agitated.

But even I have limits.

He waltzed into my home like he owned the place, and greeted me so casually. Spat on the sanctity of my home, spat on my face by basically saying "Yeah I'll walk into your house, what can you do about it you little bitch?".

I guess basic courtesy is only afforded to those who are strong enough to wrestle it out of your cold dead hands.

Hearing my words Azazel laughed while I took a seat while sighing.

"Haha, no, no, it's the opposite actually. I was rather interested in the human magician who managed to take down 3 fallen angels by himself, and judging by that gauntlet in your right hand I can guess how. Well, I guess you could also say I came here to apologize and give you an opportunity Takumi-kun. Also, you can just call me Azazel." I looked at him deadpan.

"Really? From what I remember, when you want to apologize to someone you don't break into their house." Hearing my cold words Azazel laughed again.

I am glad someone is having fun.

Because I am not.

"Right, sorry about that, I was going to meet you first but then noticed you weren't here so I decided to wait. Don't worry, I didn't touch anything. Anyway, I came here to apologize for the actions of my stupid subordinates, they clearly cannot read orders correctly. I also want to thank you for going out of your way to spare them." I nodded.

"Well, you are welcome then. It is at least relieving to know that one of the strongest people in the world is not out for my blood."

"Yes, so before we get on to what I wanted to talk to you about I want to discuss your reward first. What do you want from me? As long as it is reasonable I am willing to do it for you." This made me think.