Issei Demigod of Olympus

Family Issues

(Underworld, Gremory Territory)

After they all got a bit more rest, the devils, Issei and Azazel got back on the train, let off Sona and her peerage a bit after. Sona was still really angry with Issei, even after he apologized. Rias and Issei talked a bit, mainly she scolded him for going overboard, to which Issei simply replied." It wouldn't be considered overboard in a real fight." That comment did not go over well, and for the rest of the trip, Issei sat in the temporary shame corner.

Only Irina would talk with him for the last minutes of the trip, with Azazel making fun at his expense. They left the train as well, when they reached Rias's house, which was not a house, it was a palace 3 quarters the size of Russia's Winter palace. Yet Rias called it a small mansion. Both Xenovia and Issei were impressed, both seeing this as normal, those who had not seen High Rank Devil homes before, were trying not to have their mouths open the entire way up the main entrance stairs.

" You live here, Rias?" Irina asked, catching a glimpse of the near endless stretches of the garden and the struct that surrendered it." Yes, well not here, but a few windows down that way." She pointed to the right, at some far distant window, that Irina couldn't for the life of her see or even catch a glimpse of.

The group reached the front doors, and without any need to knock or sign of their arrival, the hand carved wooden doors opened up to a grand hall. Hundreds of servants stood in two lines opposite of each other, bowing respectfully towards them. Maids, butlers, gardners, chefs and so on. This one household could offer maybe 200-500 jobs, and it might even have a good pay and dental plan.

At the end of the two lines stood the older, brown haired and even more beautiful version of Rias, Venelana Gremory, mother of Rias and Sirzechs. By her side, much to Issei's dismay, stood Zeoticus, Head of the Gremory Clan, and father to Rias and Sirzechs. They were flanked by the silver haired maid, Grayfia, holding herself to expectations of Head Maid and loyal daughter-in-law. And by her side, a little young man, with short red hair stood and gawked at the group.

" Welcome home, Lady Rias." The servants exclaimed at the same time, joined by Grayfia. The elder Gremory pair began to walk over to them, as they kept moving inside, meaning they all met in the middle of the hall. It was a bit awkward to be greeted by the elder pair, while surrendered by their servants, but those who felt this way, just Issei that is, kept it cool and just acted as he normally would." Welcome home Rias. And welcome to you all as well." Zeoticus said.

" Thank you father, for the warm welcome." Rias bowed her head politely once, with the others following suit. Issei choose to just nod, not really feeling a need to do more than that." My my, quite prideful aren't you?" Venelana asked Issei, as the group had begun walking towards the dining room, she matched her pace to his and Irina had taken the rear of the group. Rias and Issei, despite trying to hide it from her parents, were still pissing having their argument in some sense.

" It is not bad to have pride in oneself, but it is bad to humble yourself unnecessarily, lady Gremory." He retorted, earning a yikes from Irina, while Venelana giggled softly in her hand." I see Sirzechs wasn't making up how clever, yet rude you can be. It suits your reputation."," My reputation?" Issei repeated. He had not believed any devils, except the ones who took interest or were of higher stations, had heard about him.

" Yes. It speaks of a young man, often surrendered by war, violence and yet able to stand by himself. A clever teen, wise in the ways of fighting, arts and little else." A little glint of child-like pride glowed from Issei's eyes, before returning to his normal stare when Venelana looked his and Irina's way." I see. Glad to hear it's more than just, Slayer of that, Destroyer of them and all the other random titles I've been given through the years."," We hear those too down here, Biblical Demon." Another giggle left Venelana, as Issei felt a sting of cringe go through him.