"I'll be going now. I'm also going to attend the Maou-sponsored party. Let's meet again there, Hyoudou Haru and Ddraig." Tannin said to the duo that was looking up to him. Haru let out a smile to his teacher.
"Yea! Thanks again old man! See you at the party!" Haru said with a wide grin as he saw Tannin's face twitching at the old man comment.
Ddraig took this time to thank the former dragon king as well. [Thank you for the help Tannin and sorry if we troubled you. We'll meet again.] He said respectfully.
Tannin just let out a chuckle. "It was not trouble at all. I got to train the holder of Ddraig, I think I've lived a good life doing so. Even teaching the Hatchling was amusing." He smirked at the boy. "Oh; would you want to enter the park by riding on my back? Think of it as a final gift before entering the games." He offered.
"Really? Thanks so much Sensei." Haru thanked the ultimate-classed Devil with a big smile.
"Hehe. Don't mention it boy. I'll contact the Gremory's later for more information. Farewell!" With that, Tannin flew off to wherever his original territory was.
"That was exhausting don't you think Ddraig?" Haru asked his spirit as his [Boosted Gear] appeared on his arm.
The gauntlet blinked its usual emerald green. [True, but you came out of it stronger and, thankfully, less perverted. I don't think I could have taken it if you were still like that after this training.] He said with relief that his partner was not like he was before.
"Hehe." Haru let out a sheepish chuckle at Ddraig's words. "Yeah. Again, sorry about that." Ddraig let out a grunt, basically saying it was alright, before going back into Haru's mind.
"Ah, Haru-kun." Haru smiled when he heard the familiar voice of the Gremory [Knight]. And sure enough when he turned around he saw his friend Kiba. The only difference to the blonde was that his school uniform was in tatters. While that was the outwards changes Haru could sense he had gotten stronger like he had. He then noticed that Kiba was looking at him for a long time.
"K-Kiba, stop staring like that." He asked, a little freaked out.
"You've got a better body." He blurted out, making Haru cover his body with a shiver running down his spine. Still freaking weird with his words! He thought to himself. It was true though as he now had a fully developed six-pack, strong muscles that were compacted that made him built for speed and power.
"You do know I'm not a woman right?" The [Pawn] asked with a bitter smile and sweatdrop.
"How cruel. I was just saying you had become stronger physically that it can be easily seen." He explained himself.
"W-Well thanks… I guess. But try to word it differently. It makes you sound weird." Haru said, uncovering himself.
"Oh, Haru and Kiba." A familiar voice caught the boy's attention.
"Hey Xenovia." He greeted the second [Knight] of Gremory before taking in her appearance and asked with a confused expression.
"What's up with the bandages?" Xenovia was currently wrapped in bandages from head to toe. The bluenette answered the brown haired teen in her usual calm voice.
"I became like this because of training. When I was injured I bandaged myself before getting hurt once more and doing the same thing."
"Hehe. You look like a blue haired mummy. Little early for Halloween don't ya' think?" Haru teased, slightly surprising Kiba since he never really expected Haru to tease one of the girls. Seems he's changed more than physically.
"I have no intention of being preserved forever you know?" Xenovia said, completely missing the teasing tone.
"Ug!" Haru groaned while rubbing his face. "Not exactly what I meant." Opening his eyes again he could see a difference between Kiba's aura and Xenovia's.
Seems Kiba had focused on getting stronger while Xenovia focused on control. He mused to himself as Kiba's aura seemed more rigid and powerful in contrast to his usual relaxed flow of energy meanwhile Xenovia seemed smoother and calm compared to her once chaotic power.
Haru's heightened senses picked up another aura that just screamed happiness. "Haru-san! Kiba-san, and Xenovia-san too!" Turning around his smile grew when he saw the blonde haired nun running towards the trio in her nun uniform.
"Hey Asia!" Haru called out to the blonde haired healer who blushed abruptly at seeing his naked chest. "H-Haru-san! P-Please cover up!" She pleaded, making Haru smile a little.
He had missed how Asia was so embarrassed when she saw him naked, even though she had seen him that way many a times. A blush came over his face as he looked her over. She was so beautiful. Same as Rias, Haru had realized, over his training, that the girls in the peerage, except Koneko, liked him romantically. He, at first, thought it was simple teasing but realized they were subtly hitting on him. A frown soon followed when he remembered what caused his heart to not realize this. Stupid Ranyanre. He growled to himself. Shaking his head clear of such thoughts he smiled once more.
I got to talk to them after this whole thing. He promised himself. However the sweet voice of his master soon brought him back to reality. "Ara, it seems everyone from the group that went out has returned." Looking over to her, Haru kept his blush as she looked the same as always.
"Hey Buchou." Haru called out to Rias, calling her the title he always did to not make her raise an eye.
"Haru… you've become more built. Your body has really filled out." The crimson princess took this time to sneak in a hug. Her face was red as she felt the strength that Haru naturally produced. He's become so much stronger. She thought in slight arousal.
Haru was in the same boat. Because of learning Dragon-Slayer magic his six senses had increased a good amount. The crimson haired beauties scent was amazingly arousing to him and he had to force himself to not take her right there and then. Damn! I thought I got that under control! Haru thought to himself.
Ddraig, smirking at his partner's problem, spoke up. [You have. It's because of the Dragon-Slayer magic.] He further explained seeing Haru's confused expression. [Because you learned dragon magic, essentially becoming a dragon/devil hybrid, your hormones have increased by a large amount. Don't worry though, those urges will pass in time.] Saying his piece Ddraig went back to his living arrangements in Haru's head.
Damn! Haru cursed. That really sucks. Okay… breath. He calmed himself of his lust. Regaining himself, he looked to Rias who was now looking at the whole group.
"Now then, everyone. Please come in. Once you've taken a shower and changed clothes, we'll meet to report the outcome of our training."