{BTW. I took some inspiration from Author [SpacialDragon]. Check out her version of the [DxD] story she made.}

Sounds of chalk scraping against the hardwood with occasional talks from students and teachers filled the classroom. It was quiet with teenagers either jotting down notes or taking a quick nap. The ongoing lecture didn't make Issei pay attention as he lazily looked out the window, showing a bright day with the sun shining down on the field before him.

Issei sighed and stared blankly at his [Status].

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Name: Issei Hyoudou

Title: [Pawn of Rias Gremory]

Species: [Low-Class Devil], [Reincarnated Devil]

[User has been reincarnated into a {Devil}]

[Any {Dark} Magic and [Skills] have been amplified by 50%]

[Any {Light} Magic and [Skills] have been decreased by 50%]

[User has gained {Devil Wings}]

Notice: [Any direct contact corresponding to the Biblical God or {Light} based attacks will do increased damage.]

[-50% defense against {Light} Magic]

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Issei mindlessly checked his [Title] as it appeared before him. 'I'm not sure what to feel about this. I'm glad it worked out but I can't shake the feeling that I should have done something else.' Before coming here, Issei has read a couple of [DxD] fanfics about the MC staying human and acting as a sort of 3rd party and becoming acquainted with the leaders that way as a representative of humanity.

But when you boil it down, it's still a [DxD] story so naturally, the MC will constantly side with the devils as they were the ones to move along the story progress. So why not become a devil and just follow the story? While the idea of acting your own had its own benefits, Issei didn't like them.

Those kinds of stories had the MC just do whatever they want. Issei preferred a goal in his actions. And that goal was to return back to Remnant.

The bell rang finally, as the teacher wrapped up his lesson and students began to leave. As Issei was leaving, he heard a commotion near the door.  There was a pack of students crowding around them and Issei was wondering what was going on. 'If I remember, this is the part where Rias sent Kiba to fetch me. I thought I'd have a few more days before then.'

The crowd then shifted a bit, making a pathway for the person before them. Issei was finished up his stuff and glanced at the supposed 'Boy Prince' of Kuoh High. When his eyes met a bright blue, Issei noticed two strands of blonde hair by the face and a curvaceous look. 'That's strange. I know Kiba is handsome but why does he look more a she?'

"You're Issei Hyoudou, right?" A smooth and high-pitched voice made Issei widen his eyes in shock as the blonde beauty smiled before him. "I'm here to pick you up on Buchou's order."

"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH!!!" Pretty much everyone in the room screamed in horror, Issei as well in his mind.

'No way!'  Issei mentally cried out. 'What kind of joke is this?! This honestly has to be a joke, right?!'

A quick use of [God's Eye] made Issei stare in shock.

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Name: Yuumi Kiba (Izumi Yuma)

Level: 29

Title:  [Knight of Rias Gremory], [Princess of Kuoh]

Species: [Middle-Class Devil], [Reincarnated Devil]

Sacred Gear: [Sword Birth]

Strengths: Quick and hard to catch, adept swordswomen, [Sacred Gear User], devil powers.

Weakness: Poor defense, will fumble if interrupted, light and holy powers.

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'So it's really true...' Issei comically cried inside at the information. His thoughts on what kind of story this was just confirmed it.

Every one of Rias' peerage is full of women, besides one... he hopes.

He noticed there was another name besides her and wondered what it was about.

"Is something wrong?" Kiba's voice made Issei snap back into reality as he realized that he had been staring into her eyes.

"N-Nothing's wrong. I was just surprised, that's all." Issei replied smoothly, laughing slightly to fit the sketch. Now that he looks closely, Issei can see she was wearing the girl's school uniform. She also had a very nice body, slim waist, curvy hips, and a modest bust. Issei could honestly see this as the female version of Kiba. Her blue eyes seemed to shine with curiosity. And her blonde hair made Yumi look like a European princess.

"Wait, 'Buchou'?"

"Yes. Rias said that she wants to talk to you. Would you like to come with me?" Yumi asked with a smile. Issei can already feel the jealous stares of everyone aimed right at him as there is only one person with the name.

"Sure." Yumi brightened up and the stares intensified. Issei sighed and hung his head low.

'I swear. I will be good now.' Why does he have to be in this situation? What kind of god did he piss off to warrant this kind of treatment?

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"May I ask something?"

"What is it?"

"Why the old school building? Doesn't the new one have a couple of unused rooms?"

"Well... Buchou-san likes the creepy atmosphere the old one has. Not to mention it correlates to our club, the [Occult Research Club]."

"I see." Issei thanked Yumi as they reached the club room.

Issei stood before a decrepit building that has seen better days. The wood was showing signs of weather and use, mold and rust covered the building and the whole vibe felt off-putting.

Yumi opened the door before him and the 2 went inside. Despite the building looking worse for wear, the interior was actually very nice. It felt something akin to a wealthy house. Not too much, just enough touches to make it feel... loaded.

The 2 walked up the stairs, at the 2nd floor and a sign was made above it. "The Occult Research Club. Way to sell the message, Kiba-san."

Yumi merely laughs and knocked on the twin double doors. "Buchou, I've brought him."

A couple of seconds later, Issei can hear the faint voice behind the door. "Yes. Bring him in, please."

Yumi later opened the doors and Issei was greeted by the sight of the clubroom. While the house looked alright, the clubroom looked like a typical high school cult. Symbols and diagrams littered around, giving the feel of an occultist feel with a giant one in the middle. There were sofas and chairs as well with a velvet look.

One of the chairs had been taken by a very cute and small girl. She had white hair with hazel eyes and wore the girl's uniform without the cape. Said girl was eating a Japanese sweet like it was the only thing that mattered to her.

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{God's Eye}

Name: Koneko Toujou (Shirogane Toujou)

Level: 26

Title: [Rook of Rias Gremory], [Cutest Girl in Kuoh]

Species: [Middle-Class Devil], [Reincranated Devil], [Nekomata]

Strengths: Immense strength, great durability, devil powers.

Weakness: Poor reaction, small frame, likes being petted behind the ears.

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Issei checked and sure enough, there was another name to her. To be completely honest, Issei doesn't remember much of the original story other than what he read so he doesn't understand why Yumi and Koneko have another name 'Perhaps another time.'

It seemed Koneko noticed us as Yumi presented me to her. "This is Issei Hyoudou-kun."

Issei bowed politely before the petite girl. "It's nice to meet you."

Koneko nodded before resuming her snack. Issei slightly laughed at her aloof attitude.

Shaaaaaaa-

That was when Issei noticed an odd room at the club. The sound reminded him of a shower and shock graced his face. "Wait a minute, you guys have a built-in shower here?"

Yumi nodded as Issei could see an outline of a very curvy woman in there since the curtains were the only barrier. He seriously wondered what kind of mindset allowed the use of a shower here, of all places. Maybe at the washroom near the football field but that was it.

The shower was turned off and a door nearby opened, revealing her to be Akeno Himejima with a towel in her hands. "Buchou, I've brought your towel."

"Thank you, Akeno." The voice of Rias came from the shower as she grabbed the towel from her.

'Of course, it Rias. Who else would be this bold to shower in front of a boy and not get embarrassed. ' Issei just kept a straight face, unfazed at the pretty girl drying herself before him. Koneko judged his facial expression and merely kept eating.

"Ara, look whose here," Akeno said to Issei as she walked towards him. "You're the new club member, yes? How do you do? I am Akeno Himejima, vice-president of the club."

Akeno then bowed respectfully at Issei, prompting him to do the same. "Yes. It is a pleasure to be here, Himejima-san. My name is Issei Hyoudou, nice to meet you." He said with as many manners as possible to make a good impression.

Akeno merely smiled and laughed slightly. Issei doesn't know why but that mere laugh can mean both pleasure and sinister meanings. He honestly doesn't know how she does it. Women are scary.

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{God's Eye}

Name: Akeno Himejima

Level: 32

Title: [Queen of Rias Gremory], [One of the Great Onee-Sama's], [Ultimate Sado-Masochist], [Half-Fallen], [Priestess of Thunder]

Species: [Middle-Class Devil], [Reincarnated Devil], [Fallen/Devil/Human Hybrid]

Strengths: Immense magic power, master of lightning magic, devil magic.

Weakness: Weak physical power, weak to light magic, fatherly past.

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'Hmm. It seems she hadn't changed her name.' Issei noticed her [Species] that noted her as a hybrid between devils, fallen and human. 'Which means she was a Half Fallen and Human before reincarnating into a Devil. Seriously, what kind of peerage is this? It seems too good to be true.' But alas is the life of the main protagonist.

The shower curtain was pulled back, revealing Rias Gremory wiping her hair with the towel. "I'm sorry for my introductions. I was busy repairing your stomach and all the blood ended up in my clothes."

Issei had to feign a shocking surprise towards Rias and her peerage. Good thing he's gotten used to BS-ing his way into a good story. "Wait, you repaired my stomach? So that means..."

Rias suddenly clapped her hands and produced a loud sound, shaking Issei from his thoughts. "Now that everyone is here, let us begin our meeting."

As everyone was gathering towards the couch, Issei took this chance to use [God's Eye] on his new master and the results were expected.

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Name: Rias Gremory

Level: 30

Title: [King of her Peerage], [One of the Great Onee-Sama's], [Maiden of Destruction], [Little Sister of the Maou], [Heiress of the Gremory Clan]

Species: [High-Class Devil]

Strengths: Immense magic power, power of destruction, the little sister of the maou

Weakness: Strong familial bonds with her peerage, light magic, her pride.

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A few minutes later, everyone sat down on the couches with Rias the only one standing.

"Now then, Issei Hyoudou. We welcome you to the Occult Research Club." Rias started. "Tell me, do you think we're humans?"

"I think so? You look human enough to me." Issei replied.

"Is that so... Then I'll be truthful to you." Rias then sharpened her glare straight at Issei and spoke with confidence and power. "We... are devils."

Issei blinked mindlessly at what Rias said. "Devils? As in the ones with the bat wings and pointy tails?"

"Essentially, yes." Rias then showed off her wings behind her back. They were long and black, looking sleek as well. "But we don't have those tails. Only succubus has them."

Soon, everyone else showed off their own wings on their backs. Issei's own suddenly protruded and was clearly shown. Like everyone else, his wings were sleek and black and a single touch confirmed they were real.

After getting a feel for them, Issei commanded his wings to retract, which they did and Rias continued the conversation.

"Do you remember Yuuma Amano?" The name brought Issei's face into a trimmed expression. That was all that Rias needed. "She was a fallen angel."

"Fallen... you mean angels are also real?" Rias nodded and Issei as well. "I see... What else are there?"

"As basic as the stories tell them, Issei-kun," Yumi answered. "All those stories of god and goddess from religion are in fact true. But we haven't had much contact with them so we wouldn't know what's happening right now. The only ones we have confirmation are the Japanese Gods."

'Makes sense, considering we are living in their land.' Issei thought as Rias coughed on her hand.

"It seems you're taking this situation quite normal, considering you almost died." Issei was shocked again, totally unnerved over death.

"Well... let's just say I've read too many stories." Rias and everyone grew confused about the answer before resuming. "So why did Yuuma try and kill me? I doubt it is because I'm a pervert."

"We're getting there," Rias assured Issei before continuing. "Now, as you've said there are in fact normal angels who hunt down devils like us. Fallen does the same to both angels and devils and uses humans. We devils fought back and a three-way stalemate was made between the 3 factions."

"Do you understand, Issei-kun?" Rias asked and Issei nodded. She was honestly surprised to see a calm look on his face, she expected him to be defiant about it until the end. "Very well. I will now tell you why Yuuma Amano, otherwise known as Raynare, a Fallen Angel targeted you."

"It is because you have what is known as a [Sacred Gear]." Issei's face was now a mix of surprise and shock. That didn't go unnoticed by Rias and her peerage. "I assumed you know what it is."

"Yes..." Issei's tone was lowered. "I didn't think someone would notice but if Fallen Angels can, why can't devils huh?"

"Would you mind showing it to us?" Issei nodded and pulled back his left hand.

Issei knows that the [ORC] isn't bad. Despite the lies Rias have said and her privileged status, Issei knew that she meant good. Despite all of her members being powerful, Rias treated them like family with love and compassion. And they all deeply respect her as a king and friend.

So Issei knows that Rias wouldn't do anything bad with this power.

A soft glow of red and green filled his hand as a red gauntlet with a green jewel formed before Issei. "This is the [Boosted Gear of the Red Dragon Emperor, Ddraig]."

Rias and peerage, all gasped at [Sacred Gear] Issei has shown. The jewel glowed for a moment and Issei could feel the shocked expression from it. 'Of course, I know your real name. Don't think I'm some idiot who got you'. Suddenly, he had a feeling an encounter with the dragon was coming.

"I see. I knew you had one but a [Longinus Class]..." Rias' suspicions back then were true. Issei had a powerful force in him but she never of how rare it was.

Issei let them get a good look at the gauntlet before making it disappear. "Now, can I ask a question, Rias-senpai?"

"Call me Rias, Issei."

"OK... Then, Rias... What are [Sacred Gears]?"

"Well, remember when I mentioned the 3 factions?" Issei nodded. "Well, there was an unfortunate fourth one as well. And that was the humans. And they were the most unfortunate. Because of that, they were given irregular power from certain legends and mythical to defend them. That is called a [Sacred Gear]. The most powerful figures in history were to have been said to be holders of some of them."

"Most of them have powers that wouldn't warrant a threat and few do have powers that rival or surpass devils and fallen. You have one of them." Issei blankly looked at his left hand before putting it down.

"I see... " Issei replied and asked another question. "Can I ask another question?"

"Go ahead."

"... How am I alive? I'm supposed to have a hole in my stomach when Raynare threw that spear at me."

"A-Ah, well... that's because... umm... well..." Rias instantly blushed and looked away from him. "... spying..."

"Eh? You were spying on me?" Rias didn't say anything, only smoke coming from her head.

"Ara, ara. It seems Buchou was interested in your date and decided to watch over you." Akeno answered, making Issei sweatdropped at his masters' actions.

"Rias..."

"I see... I don't know if I should be thankful you were nearby or threatened because you were spying on me like a jealous girlfriend?"

Yumi and Akeno merely laughed about it and Koneko didn't say anything. Rias was the only one embarrassed as her face grew as red as her hair.

A couple of minutes later and Rias returned to her former self, with some blush remaining. "We-Well, disregarding that... new information. I welcome you into the society of devils. Everyone, please introduce yourself to our newcomer."

Everyone nodded and stood up from the couch. Yumi is up first since she was closest to him. "How you do you? My name is Yumi Kiba. I'm a 2nd Year like yourself and I'm a Devil."

Next was Koneko who sat next to him. "Koneko Toujou... 1st Year... Pleased to make your acquaintance... I'm a Devil too."

Finally was Akeno, who only laughs. "Ara, ara. It seems I'm next. As I've said, I am Akeno Himejima. I'm the vice-president of the club and a 3rd Year. It is very nice to meet you. And I am D.E.V.I.L." She said with a sultry tone. Issei had to fight off the blush forming in his face.

"And I am their master, Rias Gremory. President of this club. I come from the clan of Gremory and therefore hold the rank as [Duke]. Let's get along with each other, Issei-kun." Rias finished and Issei was left flabbergasted.

At least that's what his face looks like. In reality, he just had a stoic expression. 'That went smoother than expected. I guess Rias never caught on to my magic and just healed me for the sake of it. Well, I guess you can call this a success in a way.'

Issei smiled and stood up as well. He unfurled his wings and spoke. "My name is Issei Hyoudou. My previous species was a human but now I'm a devil. Although I am now, I hope you can treat me well here. I am in your care."

Everyone showed their smiles and nodded at Issei's affirmation. Rias especially since now she had herself a very powerful pawn. 'Although I had to use all of my pawns, they were worth it in the end. I will nurture your power and use it to break myself free from my birdcage.'

"Now that we got pleasantries out of the way, it's time for your first task as a servant devil."