The Red Beast Of DxD

Chapter 3

"Hello there, my name is Rias Gremory, and I'm a devil, are you the one who summoned me." Rias said, expecting some kind of reaction from the boy, but she was disappointed as he only stared at her blankly.

Arata did not expect in his 18 years of life that he would actually summon a devil, a beautiful one at that, he actually thought the devils are those who had red skin, horns, sharp teeth, a tail, and a pitchfork.

But this, this is not what a devil in his mind looks like.

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It didn't take nearly as long as Rias thought it would to explain her situation to the boy. It was usually the hardest part of a deal when handling new clients convincing them that she was indeed a devil, and that it wasn't their souls she was after.

Most of the time, anyway. There had been deals in the past where their wish was strong enough to justify taking even the client's life, but most of the time it was something much simpler.

"So you're a devil then," Arata whispered, breathing softly in understanding as he watched the black flames that were the power of destruction that flowed through her veins.

Rias nodded, smiling gently as she let the ball of annihilation disappear. She'd generally found that doing something flashy like that was a good way to help convince people.

It was always easier on the second contract, and most people who summon a devil once generally found reasons to summon them again.

"And you can grant," Arata paused, glancing at Hinata on the bed, "you can grant wishes, is that right?"

"Yes." Rias said with a smile.

"For a price?" Arata continued, giving her an unusual look.

Normally, this was the point where the client would look nervous, expecting her to try to claim their soul or something.

Instead, he looked hopeful, as though even if that was the price he was too overjoyed to have the chance to pay it to care.

This made Rias confused, she look towards the comatose girl on the bed, wondering whether his wish is to heal her and that whether he would be willing to pay any price for this girl.

She wondered just how important this girl is to him, however, she didn't think about it too much and answered.

"Yes," Rias nodded, though inside she relaxed.

It reflected badly on a devil if they couldn't close a contract, though she still wasn't sure how to feel about the fact that even if her pawn couldn't seem to seal the deal for the life of him all his clients kept giving him glowing reviews and becoming repeat customers.

"The price varies according to the wish, but if it's within my power to make it happen, than I will do so."

One more time, Arata looked at Hinata on the bed, and Rias felt her heart reaching out to the boy at the desperate longing in his features. It only lasted for a moment, and when he looked back at her she felt her breath hitch slightly.

There was nothing but determination in his gaze, a resolution so solid and unshakable that Rias had no doubt that no matter what the price, he would pay it gladly.

"Save her," he ordered Rias, "and I'll give anything you ask."