o speak up.

"Governor General Azazel, we thank you for your invitation in the residence in of your organization and for your hospitality you`ve shown us thus far." Serafall diplomatically spoke, Azazel smirking.

"Nah, it`s nothing. Consider it as my apology for causing you some trouble with several of my men and girls acting out on their own accords." Azazel dismissed it. "Also, this is my thanks for taking care of my kid here. I`ve heard that you and your little sister have took care of Alex and helped him out a bit in his first days as a Devil. Consider yourselves honored guests here and indulge yourself in whatever entertainment you find interesting, I`ll cover all the bills for you."

"Thank you, you are very generous, Governor General." Sona thanked Azazel. "Lord Azazel, do you mind me asking you something?"

"Sure, spill it."

"Pardon my curiosity, but we all caught how you and Alex were behaving just now." Azazel chuckled at that. "Do you mind us asking how close are with Alex?"

"I would like to know too how close are you with my future husband." Rias chinned in, bringing a scowl from Governor General. "I believe, you have been informed of our engagement?"

"I was, much to my own disbelief and displeasure." Azazel seriously retorted. "You Gremory sure know how to mess up someone`s life and make it look like everyone is happy. And I used to actually respect your older brother, but not anymore, especially nowadays after what you and he pulled out with Alex." Azazel critically looked at Rias and then turned to confused Sona and Serafall. "Sorry for that. Answering your question: my relations with Alex are the most closest you can find." That seemed only to confuse them more, so Alex decided to take the initiative.

"Azazel isn`t just my benefactor." Alex spoke with a smile. "While Lucia Lucifer was my mother, you`ve never actually asked me for the real identity of my father. Well, now you get to meet him. Ladies, I present to you the Governor General of Fallen Angels, one of the smartest people on this planet and, most importantly, the number 1 most badass father of yours truly- Azazel." Alex introduced the audience to his real father.

Now, that was a real shocker for the ladies. Because..

"WHAT?!" Was their collective response, causing Alex and Azazel descending into uncontrolled laughter.

Azazel`s Personal Cabinet. Late night.

It took ladies almost a full hour for them to process the entire thing and then it took Alex next hour to finally explain the whole thing all over and with full detail, making sure that they wouldn`t have to ask about anything twice. Azazel did help out to his son, knowing full well about girl`s confusion and how it would affect the relations between the people. Alex went full course explaining the reasoning behind his deceit and actions to conceal his real identity and lineage. In the end it drew several independent reactions. Serafall was surprised and shocked, of course, but ultimately understood and said that she found it very cool how he basically played a secret agent of sorts, looking at him like fan girl. Sona admitted that all his reasons were good and was cool with it, even respecting Alex more for being even smarter then he looked. As for Rias, that was the girl that threw a hissy fit and went on to explain just what it really meant for her, Sirzechs, family and entire Devils` society to have son of Azazel as its member and a relative of Lucifer, not even bringing in the factor of Alex being an actual Lucifer`s Heir and a leader of House of Lucifuge.

When all this political talk was brought up, Azazel actually got irritated and annoyed by Rias, stopping her in her tracks and saying what he really thought of that. And Azazel was serious about it, saying that he would never even allow someone to pull his son and daughter into the politics against their own will, not to mention using them as a bargaining chip or a tool. Governor General expressed his full dismay about Rias` affair on making her his son`s bride and how it was ultimately handled behind everyone`s back. He even brought up the fact that it was House of Phenex that killed his wife and attempted murdering his son. By that way point, Azazel had more than enough reasons to go from armed neutrality to the arms in a moment`s notice and pay Devils for doing so much bad to him and his family. Serafall was actually terrified at the prospect, as Azazel was right in his regard and offered him the official apology to him and listen to all his demands and offerings. Governor General was appeased by that and decided to as he wanted for now: Serafall and Sona were offered a week of recreation and rest here, Akeno was offered the same as well, along with full right to be with her family and come here and be as long as she wants, Alex, which went without saying, was welcome with open arms to stay here for as long as he wanted to. Rias, however, for her attitude and overall negative coming from her, was?ordered?by Azazel and Serafall to go back in Kuoh and stay there, in order not to sabotage the negotiations. And after that, he decided to call it a day and allowed them to go to their respective rooms/portals, while Alex and Azazel went to his personal cabinet, where Alex has told his dad everything that has happened with him: discovery of Forsaken Regalia; training with Sona and Galeran; getting a mansion; learning of his seals and who killed his mother; training and reuniting Kuroka with Shirone; beating the hell and killing Raiser, along with reconnecting with the spirits of mother and grandfather(Azazel actually believed it without a question); learning of the Lucifer heritage; solving another crisis; losing Forsaken Regalia and becoming Nephilim; becoming a father of two cute little girls; getting laid and getting two wives at the same time.

You can imagine what Azazel`s reaction was..

"Damn." Azazel said, drinking up another glass of whiskey. "That`s all I have to say. Just.. damn."

"Believe me, I sometimes have to check if I`m sane or not." Alex toke a sip of his own whiskey. "So far, I believe I`ve managed to retain at least 30% of my sanity. The rest.. Neh, I guess I won`t miss it."

"Good to know that you keep an optimistic view on things." Azazel chuckled. "Now, I actually wondered about you and those two lovely Nekoshou ladies.."

"Somehow, I knew that it would be the first thing you would ask me about." Alex chuckled, sipping more. "If you are going to ask me about our arrangements, then I`ll say that they are not simply some girls for me. They are my wives, my life-long partners and lovers, those that I not only see as attractive ladies, but also as those that I love with my full heart and would give my heart to see them happy. And if someone wants to mess with them and my life, then I`ll beat the living hell out of them."

Azazel listened to that little monologue and once he ended, he looked seriously at his son, poured more whiskey to them and brought the drink up.

"After hearing something like that, I`m left with nothing but pride for you, son." Azazel said with a smile. "For your wives and your future little kittens."

"Yare yare.." Alex chuckled and answered to the brought up drink with his and both drank. "Well, I already have two little kittens to take care. Sorry I didn`t bring them to meet their grandfather."

Azazel sobbed a bit at hearing this. He theatrically wiped the tear and spoke.

"My son already has two adorable daughters.." Azazel`s lower lip was shaking. "I`M A GRANDPA NOW~!" Azazel began to cry manly tears at this fact. "I`M SO PROUD OF YOU~!"

"You and Lucifer would get along just famously." Alex chuckled, Azazel getting his cool back. "By the way, he actually approves of you as his son-in-law and asked me to thank you for all that you did to mom."

"To be honest with you, if the guy was still alive, then I would be fucking terrified with the prospect of having him as my father-in-law." Azazel admitted, getting a little serious again. "Now, I`ve also noticed that little Sona and her sister eye you with unmasked romantic interest. And Raynare spoke that she and a few other ladies are also after you. Mind to tell me your.. policies on that regard?"

"You know me and my policies, dad." Alex reminded his father. "I`m honest with them and with my feelings about them. If they love me, I accept that and try to recuperate their feelings if I feel the same, but if this is one sided, I do try to smooth it out and end it without major heartbreaks. As for the specific girls you are asking me.. Sona is smart, intellectual and understanding. She was my first supporter and trainer and I can`t help but admire her smarts and determination, along with be charmed with it. Tsubaki is the same in many aspects, but she is also romantic and caring, if not a little pervy at times. I like her for support and care she gave me in early days and how she stood for me with Sona all this time. Raynare and I get along and I understand how she lived and how much in common we have. I can`t help but be drawn to the troubled soul, just like with her and Akeno. Baraquel`s daughter is a seductress, but also emotional and loving. She went through hell and it still reflects her, just like it does with me. Serafall is childlike, upbeat, but also understanding and caring, not to mention optimistic. It`s really refreshing to see someone so.. alive in the midst of this chaos. Kuroka saved me from darkness and void and gave her heart, along with Shirone, whom I do love for her support and care as well as how I can`t let go of her as I she and Kuroka are now parts of my heart. I love all of them in some degree, I won`t lie about that, but I won`t pursue them if they don`t see me for who I am really and don`t love me for who I am, not what I am. Sounds a bit selfish, right?"

"No, that`s the best way, from where I see it." Azazel admitted. "Still, there is one matter that concerns me about your love life.."

"Scathach.." Alex said simply. "She must`ve been going crazy while I was away."

"That`s an understatement." Azazel remarked. "The girl was terrified for you and couldn`t even get some normal sleep. All the rumors and talks about your death or capture.. She heard all of them and was about to snap, if it wasn`t for your letter to me and her. That appeased her a bit, but still.. She is here and I think you really need to talk. She really loves you, Alex, more than her own life."

"Damn it, I know that, but.." Alex sighed in defeat. "I.. I simply can`t manipulate her feelings like that. I know that she always means well, but I fear that she doesn`t simply knows the world and might slip up with me. I mean, I don`t want her simply waste her life without living all for me."

"I was of the same opinion, but, while you were away in travels, she was also learning of the world and meeting up, trying her feet just like you." Azazel said to him. "She has tasted the life and she really wants hers to be with you. Just talk to her tomorrow and sort things out between you two on your own. Morrigan and I only want the best for both of you and won`t force you, if it`s not what you feel. We did arrange your engagement to specifically be with your consensual agreement."

"I will, thanks dad." Alex sighed. "By the way, where are Vali and Lucina? I was really surprised to not find them here. Are they on a mission or somewhere else?"

Azazel sighed, recalling his constant pain in the ass.

"Unfortunately, I`ve sent them both on a mission the same day you became a fiancée to Gremory girl." Azazel sighed again.

"Whenever you send Vali, that`s when shit is serious, but him and Lucina.. What`s been going on while I was away, dad?" Alex asked concerned.

"Remember Kokabiel?" Alex nodded, recalling the name of a battle hungry maniac. "That idiot has been stirring up trouble with Church, going after their Excaliburs. I was informed that he already got Rapid on his hands and he has some serious assistance from several of our missing descendants. Identities still unknown, but I already have a general idea what that idiot`s plan is."

"Another war." Alex muttered. "If he gets this much support, perhaps sending only Vali and Lucina wasn`t as good as one might see. While Vali has his Divine Dividing, Lucina can only rely on her own Light powers and Kokabiel is pretty powerful. Surviving a direct battle with Rizevim is no small feat on it`s own."

"Don`t worry about that, I`ve already supplied my little girl with my latest creation." Azazel proudly stated. "Remember Lorica Inferno?"

"Sure as hell yes." Alex recalled it. "Reinera and her broken Sacred Gear. Galeran and I destroyed it and freed her soul, so I assumed she was now gone as Galeran now."

"As it turned out, she wasn`t. Her last remaining orb was drawn to Vali and Albion, so I`ve managed to study it and, well, rebuild it from the scratch into a whole new Sacred Gear for Lucina." Azazel proudly stated. "Her new Infernal Reign is almost on par with your destroyed Forsaken Regalia, from my estimations."

"Good for her." Alex smiled, recalling what he wanted to ask. "Dad, if I recall correctly, you`ve been researching Divine Dividing, but it ended in a dead end."

"Yes, I`ve tried to research and figure out the principals of its work, but the mechanism is a strange one and I don`t have any basis on it to work from." Azazel admitted. "I still have all the research and notes on it. Why are you asking?"

"Well, while I did lose my Forsaken Regalia and Galeran is gone forever. I`ve checked it just if there was a slim chance." Alex informed him. "But, while it was with me, I`ve managed to research it quite a bit and I still have retained something from it." Alex`s right hand shined, as a dragon`s orb materialized on his arm.

Azazel looked closely at it and gasped.

"A central orb.." Azazel exclaimed. "That thing is basically the keystone of the entire Regalia`s powers. How did you manage to get it?"

"During my first try to perform a Balance Breaker." Alex said, putting perfectly shaped sphere on the table. "I`ve managed to materialize the armor, but it wasn`t stable enough and it crushed from overlaps. This orb, however, survived and I held onto it, researching it bit by bit. It has all the powers of Regalia, but Galeran is no longer there."

"However, that doesn`t mean that this orb is useless." Azazel guessed. "Tell me, are you up for something?"

"I am." Alex admitted. "Something?very?interesting."