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

You returned to the streets below just in time to see the finale. That Tamazuki guy got his butt kicked, but had his life spared by the arrival of the original Nurarihyon (Who turned out to be a crazy short old man with a gourd-like banana of a head. For real?) and Tamazuki's father (Who was a giant racoon, somehow? You don’t really get youkai genetics.), who begged Rikuo to spare his son's life.

Rikuo accepted. Probably because he was just a very nice guy, but you think he also knows how important and precious the father-son bond is.

While everyone was busy winding down from the big fight and getting used to this new state of not tearing into one another, you tried to retrieve the Maou's Hammer. ‘Tried’ being the operative word: apparently a youkai named Yosuzume who was working for Tamazuki took it after his defeat and flew away almost as soon as her master’s defeat. Either she wanted to cut her loose ends while getting compensation, or she never worked for Tamazuki in the first place. You told Rikuo what you know about the sword's details, and you both agreed it was for the best to find the wretched thing and either destroy or seal it again.

After the big battle a lot of people (you and Rikuo included) needed medical attention, so in the aftermath you took a few days off to rest up. As both an Exalt and a Dragon you heal way faster than normal after all: Bright mentioned that the mix of physiologies is producing interesting results. It's never a good thing when Bright is interested in something... but you suppose the fact that you only needed the one day’s recovery is pretty nice. You’re definitely not telling Bright that, though.

When the others finally caught up with your recovery and were well enough, the time came for the big event: a party to celebrate the victory. Turns out it’s an out and out official tradition for the Nurarihyon family, and watching them pull out all the stops in the name of clan pride was crazy.You were finally introduced to the other Clan Heads, and while there are some that still look at you with suspicion in their gaze (most of all an old guy with only one eye), those who were present at the battle and saw you fight spread tales of your exploits. Coupled with the fact that Nurarihyon-dono himself is okay with the whole deal keeps even the grumpy cyclops from doing anything: apparently he wants to support Rikuo's decisions, no matter what they are.

Those less concerned with leading this or that clan aren’t nearly so stiff. From watching Kurotabou and Aotabou getting smashed on sakè, to Kejoro-san dancing, to Kubinashi-san being hit on by both young and old women to even Tsurara-san creating weird ice statues in a drunkem stupor.

Of course, the proverbial wrench in the gears came from where you least expected it, on the tail end of a thoroughly enjoyable party winding down in the wee hours.

"May I have your attention, please?" At Karasutengu's words all those at the party stop what they’re doing and turn to the minute youkai. "As you all know we finally put an end to the recent threat of an invasion from Shikoku. While the Nura Clan suffered, it came out stronger as a result of it.”

A tiny, beakclad face dips, and words a touch more somber echo forth.

"Many of our comrades gave their life for the cause, and it is out sworn duty to make sure their sacrifice wasn't in vain. It is our solemn duty to ensure that that which they bought with their lives is put to the best possible use - that this return to the old days of prominence , that it does not fade."

The youkai murmur in agreement. For your part you simply bow in respect.

Then Karasutengu does something strange: he looks at the Commander, who gives him a thumbs-up, and then to Eiko, who now is holding a bottle of sake and two cups… and doing that really impish grin that she always done when she’s pulling off one of her crazy-

Suddenly you have an ominous feeling.

"But we were not alone in this endeavor. We held off the official announcement because of the gravity of the situation, but no more!"

Eiko appears between you and Rikuo. She puts down the cups in front of the two of you and pours sake in them, filling them both with equal amounts. You hear distant murmurs of "A 50-50 Sakazuki?" but before you can ask an equally confused Rikuo what is going on Karasutengu beat you to it.

"I have the privilege to present the Nura Clan's new ally neighbor: the Hyodo Clan’s leader and our own leader’s sworn brother, Sun Dragon Hyodo Issei!"

It's only thanks to Ddraig laughing so hard at your expense that you briefly forget how to move that you avoid screaming out "WHAT THE HELL?!?!".

Damn it Eiko.

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"I'm back." Letting out a sigh of exhaustion you take off your shoes and walk inside your house.

"Ise-sama!" Mittelt jumps and tackle-hugs you, slender legs tight around your waist as she utterly fails to so much as make you rock back.

"Ise-san/Ise!" Behind them are Asia and Rias, who pout at Mittelt before deciding to take your hands in theirs.

"Hello Mittelt, Asia, Rias. I hope everything is okay."

When your face starts twisting up to match the state of your thoughts and you release another sigh Rias' brows draw together in concern. "Ise, is everything alright?"

You look warily first at a completely not sheepish Eiko and then at Buchou’s expectant features. "You may want to have tea on hand before I tell you."

"Oh dear."

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"Suika-san?"

"Snoring soundly."

"Good."

After Asia and Eiko prepared tea and you are all seated you begin with a brief resume of what happened during your stay at the Nura compound, from the investigation to find youkai Inuhōō to the final battle.

"So everything turned alright?" Mittelt asks.

"Yes." You answer.

"So what is the problem?"

You pinch the bridge of your nose. "There isn't a mild way of putting it, so I’ll be blunt: stuff happened and now I’m the head of a clan recognized in Youkai Yakuza political circles, so I guess I’m sort of a Magical Gangster now, and sworn brother with the leader of the Nurahiyon clan, who’s a pretty cool guy."

The girls blink in confusion. Rias is the only one who seems to have an idea of the implications, so even as her left eye starts twitching she urges you to continue.

"It was necessary to retroactively justify me helping them: if the Nurarihyon Family received help from an unrelated outsider it would reflect poorly on them, but if a sworn brother of their clan’s head brings their own clan to their aid that’s another story… or so I’m told. In my identity as a Dragon I am not part of the Nura's Hyakki Yakō, but I am their neighbor with a friendly relationship. They even gave me this city and its surroundings as a territory to administer."

"Eh? But-"

You raise an hand to stop Rias. "I know. This is yours and Sona Sitri's territory. Problem is, youkai who live in Japan and not the Underworld have few if any previous points of contact with Devils, so they are pretty much wholly ignorant of how you operate, and even how Devils think. They said this city was once under the control of one of the Nura's sub-Clans, at least until the latest Head lost his life in an incident to, I quote, a [Super Yuki-Onna]."

"A Super...Yuki-Onna?"

"Apparently when Devils arrived here the Head received a representative at his home. The next day they found his mansion completely encased in ice."

Rias seems to think for a minute, and then suddenly blanch. "Oh. Oh dear. Oh for the Original Four Maou."

"Do you know something?"

"No, but I can guess." She puts her face in her hands. "So THAT's why when I came here the first time there weren't any supernatural creatures nearby. And I was so looking forward to meeting real youkai...Trust me Ise, it's better we forgot about the problem’s responsible. But I can assure you something like that is never going to happen again. I will make sure of it."

"Al..right." You are curious of course, but if Rias say so she must have a reason. "Anyway, my only real duties are limited to leading my Clan, making sure the youkai living here follow whatever rules I find necessary and help the Nura Clan when they are in danger."

"Leading your Clan? Who is your Clan?" Asia asks.

"All those who follow me." You elaborate further. "Apparently Dragons have a special privilege: any individual, regardless of species, who is part of a Dragon's House is considered a member of the Clan."

Those stares - no, not the dreaded joint jiiiii, you can’t take it!

"Don't look at me like that! There are stereotypes about Dragons, alright? Youkai have a long-standing tradition of dealing with Dragons, so they expect certain behaviors! I didn't even want this position." You glare at the culprit Eiko together with Karasutengu, who just hides her mouth behind a fan.

"It sounds interesting." Against all expectations Mittelt grins. "Now we have our very own organization!"

"What’s a Yakuza?" Asia innocently asks.

"A Clan..." Rias muses, a triumphant smile on her lips. "Yes! This way even Otou-sama will be forced to agree!"

...Well damn. Does this mean that you really have to go with it?

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"Sayanomiya-san? Why are you drin-"

"Not now Touma-kun. Not. Now."

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"Shougo here."

"Mh...Mh..Yes."

"...I’m a what now?"

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"If we want to be part of it? Of course we want that! Right Ruby?"

"Duh!"

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Youkai Yakuza Arc: Completed

+4 Xp For completing the HCC request
+3 Xp For defeating Youkai Inuhōō
+2 Xp For completing every Otaku's dream (sex with Twin Catgirls at the same time)
+3 Xp For defeating Youkai Boar Chokyukai
+1 Xp For creating your own Clan!
+5 Xp For completing the quest

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[] Congratulations! Hyodo Issei has resolved all the issues that requested his immediate attention. But now that he has free time he realized that there are still many other issues that need his attention, just not as urgent as the previous one. Take a look at the index and past posts and write down a list, listing what issue you want to address, how, and in what order. Be sure to find out all of them, for the author is not going to be merciful this time ^^. Also, be prepared for the consequences if you neglect/forget one for too much time!

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There are more gains, but for now I post so you can brainstorm.