Tribulations of the God-Harem King [Highschool DxD/Exalted] (CLOSED)

[X] It's probably best not to beat around the bush, explain things concisely, elaborating if required and offer your assistance in dealing with the trouble to come, you've never been the sort to sit idle while innocents are in danger after all, and if nothing else Asia could be of use healing people if needed other then the obvious of your own skills, besides Rikuo looks like he could use all the help he can get.
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"The Committee would, first of all, wish to confirm his stance on the matter: that it has no intention of interfering within youkai's affairs. The pact of mutual non-interference is still valid." You take an intake of breath. "However, recently the Committee received disturbing reports."

"About what?" Karasutengu asks.

"..About youkai from Shikoku fighting members of the Nura Clan in their territories. Just this, no other information are available."

At your words both Karasutengu and Rikuo stiffens: they both look tense, but in Rikuo's case there are also traces of sadness. "And..?" The Tengu glares.

"Like I said, the Committee don't want to interfere in the affairs of youkai. However, the protection of normal humans from the dangers of the supernatural is still its first priority. The high-ups...well-" You scratch your head. "No sense beating around the bush: they want insurance that you will keep the mundane out of troubles."

"That-" Karasutengu begins.

"Is already too late." Rikuo finishes, causing the tengu to whip his head around to stare at the kid in shock.

"Young Master! This is a private matter of the-"

"No Karasutengu." He slowly shakes his head. "It stopped being private when they attacked Torii-san."

Ignoring his aide Rikuo speaks directly to you. "It's true: recently youkai non-affiliated with the Nura Clan, who declared they are from Shikoku, started attacking us. They killed Hihi-sama, one of the Senior Head, and almost wiped out his group. They rampage through the area. One of them started killing Land Deities, and even a friend of mine got injured before we managed to stop him." His eyes harden. "And just yesterday one of them attacked me in broad daylight during a school assembly."

Rikuo's words leave you completely stunned. 'Are they fighting a war!?'

"Ara." Eiko snaps her fan open and cover her lower face with it, her eyes half-closed in contemplation. "Your enemies sound determined to conquer your turf, Young Master of the Nura."

"Did you find out who is behind this?" You ask.

"He introduced himself to me yesterday, after killing the subordinate that failed to kill me." And just by that you know you are dealing with a real bastard. Rikuo crosses his arms. "Tamazuki, the Inugamigyōbu Tanuki. He said he's the leader of the Hachijuuhakki Yakou from Shikoku."

'Hachijuuhakki Yakou? [Night Parade of Eighty-Eight Demons]? A variation of the Hyakki Yagyō?'

"Oooh, how strange." Eiko suddenly comments.

"What it is?"

Eiko tilts her head slightly. "Eiko once read about the Hachijuuhakki Yakou, but remember it clearly. Under that name, with a force consisting of 808 youkai, the tanuki of Shikoku tried to take over Matsuyama Castle in Iyo Province, now Ehime Prefecture."

She lowers the fan, showing pearly-white teeth set in a smile. "They got massacred when the lord of the castle used a cursed weapon to fight back."

Trust Eiko to make your skin crawl even when speaking with a beautiful, soothing voice.

"Now that you mention it, I think I remember that tale." Karasutengu strokes his chin. "When was it...?"

"We are doing the best we can, but they are very cautious and don't leave traces. If only we have more help..." Rikuo's eyes lit up. "Sempai, are you strong? Can you help us?"

"WHAT?!" Karasutengu is roughly brought out of his musings. "You can't be serious Rikuo-sama! We can't invo-"

"If you will have me, of course I will help you." You declare. "I still consider myself green, but I am not the type to sit idle while innocents are in danger." Even without Rikuo's input you would have done something anyway. "I can't fight a war for you, but I will protect anyone in danger."

"What about the pact of non-interference?! Are you eating your own words?" The tengu protests.

"Oh, but neither Master nor Eiko are humans." The Yatagarasu remarks, fan once again covering her lower face. "Furthermore, Master isn't at the dependences of the Committee. He came here today as a favour to the Committee. His role has already ended, so from now on any decision he takes is his owns."

"Uh..." Karasutengu trembles, unable to voice an opposition.

Oh.

Ooh! Clever. Did Sayanomiya-san predicted it? You need to thanks him when you return.

[Thank him for what?]

'For giving me the opportunity to help people in need of it of course.'

[...That's one helluva wicked logic you have there partner. But what the hell: this sounds fun!]

"Thanks a lot Issei-sempai! Would you help me protect Ukiyoe Town?"

"You don't even need to ask. Whoever needs my help, be a god or a devil, will surely receive it."

Both smiling, you and Rikuo exchange a handshake.

You think you just made a new friend.

A male friend.

....You think you needed it.

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Later you find yourself sitting on the outside porch, staring at the beautiful garden and the graceful cherry blossom in the middle of it. Rikuo said that until the crisis is resolved you and Eiko can stay here in his house, but he first needs to discuss it with his mother and the other senior members. Likewise Eiko went to discuss something with Karasutengu.

Leaving you alone. In a house filled with tens of different types of youkai.

'...I want to explore the place.'

[Nothing is stopping you, you know?]

Right. So, looking around, the first interesting thing you spot is-

[] The blue robed monk who almost run you over.
[] The black robed monk with a conic straw hat.
[] The guy without a neck. Now that you notice it he's a bishonen too.
[] The cute one-chan with long, wavy brown hair and the gorgeous kimono.
[] A girl you didn't see before, wearing a furisode with a snowflake pattern.
[] The kappa in the pond.
[] There is a group of little youkai staring at you. Also, something stink of natto.
[] Write-in.
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I will refer the right to veto any vote which can't be applied here.

Urgent news: for the next two-three days I will take a vacation. Have fun in the meantime