True Magician

Chapter 47

Emiya residence.

Evening.

There was a deafening silence in the living room, and my eyebrow occasionally twitched at the looks I received from some of the people present.

Across from me sat a nervous Rias and Sona, while their entourages silently watched from the sidelines. Heiress Gremory's mouth was opening and closing, and Heiress Sitri was adjusting her glasses every now and then. In short, they were still reeling from what had happened, even considering that a decent amount of time had already passed since the incident had ended.

The church trio was also present. Zenobia and Irina looked as if they had met God himself, that is, with eyes shining with fanaticism and a happy expression on their faces. But I was disturbed by the strange behavior of Griselda, who from time to time furtively cast a strange glance at me, and then turned her head as if to drive away some thought.

The Pendragon family was here, too. Arthur and Le Fay stood behind Morgan, looking merrily at the stunned Artoria and Lancelot and the irritated Merlin. Mordred, on the other hand, kept her eyes averted from the 'father' figure with his fists clenched tightly. The rest of my Servants simply waited for the outcome of events from behind me.

- "So," I began, "What can I do for you? Hopefully nothing, and you'll be leaving right now."

- "We... apologize for such a sudden visit, Romani... sensei," Sona took the floor, gathering her will in her fist, "But the question of your identity is extremely important to us."

- "Sona is right. The return of Solomon himself is an important event for the entire demon race. Especially the members of the Pillars." Rias backed her up.

- "Cool, but I'm not interested. Get outta here."

- "You do realize that even if we leave now, the Demon Lords and the Council will not just leave you?" Sona asked, ignoring me.

- "Like the debt collectors? I didn't take out a loan, I don't think."

- "You're having fun, huh?" Rias crossed her arms, "Do you have any idea what will happen when they find out? Those old men will try to get rid of you. Solomon is the only man who has subjugated the entire demon race. And some, if not most, won't just go along for the ride."

- "Oh? For the record, I'm not going to rule the Underworld just because I'm the reincarnation of Solomon. Too much time and energy wasted, if you ask me."

- "They don't care," Sona intervened, "The Council is made up of very old demons. Those who are used to solving problems quickly and radically. The Lords are more modern in their thinking, and will probably just want to talk to you."

- "Just talk? More like interrogate," I rolled my eyes, to which Sona chose to remain silent, "It would be like three evil uncles plus one aunt surrounding poor me like a good old porno, wouldn't it?"

- "I'd like to see that." Akeno cooed.

- "Stay away from me, SM devotee. Not for you to color." I said, to which Akeno...looked upset? "If that's all, please leave. Too many people for someone like me."

- "Okay!" Rias jumped up and pointed her finger at me, "Since you're being an asshole and you don't need help, we'll leave! But you still have to answer the Lords' questions, or else...?"

- "Or else?"

- "Like Sona said, there will be attempts on your life. Don't you realize we want to help you?"

- "Ok."

- "Why are you being so insufferable, for God's sake?!" She shrieked irritably and grimaced in pain, as did all the other demons present.