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CxC Chapter 74: Break Time
🕑 Added 2025-08-10 18:14:04 +0000 UTC~Yuta Yukimura~ I had not budged from the spot where I had met Sirzechs for the ten minutes or so as I contemplated my life. Or the last hou
~Yuta Yukimura~
I had not budged from the spot where I had met Sirzechs for the ten minutes or so as I contemplated my life. Or the last hour, or this week in general.
Was this punishment for my hubris after I did not mind my life being a little chaotic? Can I get the Order Gacha instead, please? This is just... too much, man.
Can you blame me? In the span of a week, I went from above average devil schmuckster to a Cadre Slayer and apparently the descendant of Leviathan, against my will mind you.
My brother in Satan, I am reaching the end of my fucking nards. I am still in high school! Hell, I haven't even finished the first semester.
Sirzechs, that bastard, I know I fucked his wife and mother(not that he knows that part), but he just sent a high schooler like me into the middle of a brewing political mess and a potential civil war in progress.
I barely know how to talk to people as is. What part of me looks like promising Leviathan to... them...
[Golden Boy]
[Demon Lord]
...You...!
Damn it, it was my own damn luck that turned this whole hoopla on its head. My traits just lined up with the goddamn solar eclipse to put me in the middle of this. The stars aligned to paint the picture of a middle finger.
I shook my head and returned to the school building, my social batteries utterly spent and discarded. I wanted to vent to someone, but who could I even vent to about this absolute shitshow? Especially when this thing was supposed to be a secret, I think.
"Oh, Yuta-kun, you're here."
My eyes briefly lit up upon seeing Venelana here, talking with the girls alongside Shuri and Sona. I walked over and was greeted by her, who grabbed me into a crushing hug the moment I stepped into range. She was stronger than she looked.
"It's been a while, Venelana-san." Normally, I wouldn't add -san, but we were in public right now. I noticed Sona and Rias gave us some strange looks while Shuri gave me a suspiciously knowing look, and so did Akeno.
...Not like this cat could stay in the bag forever, but hopefully I can hide it enough until I can completely... tame? Pacify? Grayfia. Otherwise, it would be pretty damn awkward if she learned about me fucking the wife of her employer.
"So, mom, where is dad? I thought he would come this time."
Venelana released me and gave me a light vindictive smile at Rias.
"Don't worry about your father, Rias. He promised he would come, he is just swamped with work and will be a little late."
Rias shrugged while Sona walked towards me, the women fell into idle chatter as she took place by my side. She coughed into her fist to grab my attention.
"Ahem, Yuta-kun. It's good to see you again."
"It's good to see you too, Sona-can, how are you doing?"
Sona looked unexpectedly tense with her hands clasped behind her back.
"Good, good. So, have you seen a grown woman dressed as a Magical Girl and harassing people? Or harassing you in particular?"
Wow, I sure do wonder what this could be about.
"You mean your sister Serafall Leviathan?"
Sona's lips narrowed into a thin line and her head nodded like a rusty machine. I could sense the ingominy she felt without having to ask.
"...Yeah, I 'met' her. She had to leave on business, though mostly because of me."
Sona looked me in the eyes before nodding solemnly, and I returned it. For a moment, we shared a nod of solidarity, our bond growing deeper without a single word exchanged.
"My condolences Yuta-kun. For what it is worth, I apologise for her tendencies and any mental damage she may have inflicted upon you."
I shook my head with a sigh.
"No, your sister was... fine if a little eccentric. It's just that the talk I had with her went in a bit of an unexpected direction, so I feel a bit under the weather. I may just leave for home early if that's fine with you?"
Sona nodded and patted me on the shoulder.
"Alright, it makes sense that you wouldn't be completely recovered, Yuta-kun. Head back early and get some rest. I'll cover for you with the headmaster."
That made me give Sona a side eye.
"That easy? Who are you, and when did you replace Sona? The Student Council President I knew before I became a devil would have sooner chained me to my desk than let me leave early."
Sona blushed and coughed into her fist; shame crept into her face in the shape of a blush.
"Hey, even if I am strict, I am still fair mind you. My reputation was simply... exaggerated. ...What is with that look?"
I couldn't help but let out a small smile seeing Sona's blush.
"I think I get why Serafall likes teasing you so much. You look very cute when you're flustered."
That made Sona tense up as red crept up her face.
"Damn it, you too!? Just- just go already!"
"Heh, fine, see you later Sona. I look forward to our date."
I quickly bolted away from there just in case Sona's heat reached nuclear levels and started having a meltdown. Of course not before saying goodbye to everyone and leaving the school to do...
...Huh, to do what indeed?
Everyone was still in school right now, and I felt mentally just... out of it. I just wanted to scream and went to someone, but didn't really have anyone to talk to. At least without lowering their image of me in their eyes, and I couldn't leak that they were trying to make me into a damn Leviathan.
I just wanted to vent, but I didn't really have anyone to vent to, or to get proper advice from.
...Well, I did have one person.
Silently, I pulled out Tiamat's card and checked the stock of food and Hlanith Wine in my inventory.
A better time than any to visit her.
Silently, I imbued power into the metal slate and was transported to Tiamat's lair.
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~Tiamat~
Although it had been over a week since Yuta had visited her, which made Tiamat feel some semblance of loneliness despite her sometimes napping for years at a time, she more than understood his reasons for absence after his apologies to her.
Of course, she knew what was going around in the Underworld; she was older than most of the Underworld. She had her connections.
And well, her contractor-to-be has had a... rough time. And that meant a lot coming from her; she had seen a lot of tough times of a lot of people in her life.
He had randomly come over in the middle of the day, which did uplift her spirits, and especially because he brought his irreplaceable wine and delightful food.
She was especially put in a good mood upon seeing his craftsmanship improve. With some more training and coupled with his magic, he would definitely be among the best chefs she had had the pleasure of experiencing the cuisine of.
As they ate, he asked her for her advice and counselling about... a large variety of issues that she readily accepted. After all, kings of old made entire pilgrimages to seek out her wisdom. Hell, she even helped a few countries before she got bored.
So she decided to hear him out on... a lot.
It was one thing to fight a Cadre(which she already knew), it was one thing to have sex with the wife of Sirzechs, it was another thing to release a card game that went viral in the underworld, and then it was ANOTHER thing to become a Leviathan.
Even she, in her vast wisdom, could not anticipate that. But... she could understand it.
Unlike the current Satans, she had met Leviathan face-to-face. She was a strong woman, even stronger than Tiamat herself and well deserving of her title. And Yuta did remind her of the Leviathan.
That regal aura and presence that belonged to that of a true devil royalty, not a simple pillar heir. His unnatural talent and growth speed, and now the most dammning evidence, him being able to use her ability.
But there was one thing she was curious about.
"Yuta, how many wings do you possess?"
Usually, those who inherited the blood of the original satans had more wings than the normal 2 the average devil had. That made him look at her in confusion.
"2. Why do you ask Tiamat-san?"
Tiamat crossed her legs, noting how the boy's attention immediately snapped there before nodding her head.
"I just never saw you use them in my presence. Even against the familiars I pitted you against."
"Well, I'm just not used to using them, so I don't use them all that much. I prefer using leverage from the ground anyway, look 2... wings.... s...e...e..."
Tiamat's lip quirked as 3 pairs of wings burst from Yuta's back. Causing him to look at them with an expression that could only be described as horror, shock and anger and most of all, betrayal.
"HOW!?"
Tiamat had never heard him raise his voice that high; in fact, this was the first time she had seen his dull facade break apart so hard.
He withdrew his wings and held his head in his hands. And seemingly gained a revelation as he muttered something about demon lords and increased potential.
Seeing this, Tiamat raised an eyebrow.
"I'd think almost all devils would be over the moon upon hearing they were practically guaranteed to be next in line for the Leviathan family."
He slumped.
"Well, I'm not most devils. It's just... so much of a bother. I was some guy not even 3 months ago."
Tiamat could understand the sentiment; the whole reason she decided to live in a cave in the underworld was because she was done with that whole business anyway.
Seeing her future contractor so stressed and tired, she got an idea. She did want to repay his kindness and thoughtfulness a little. And besides, it was not like she did not feel any emotion towards the boy.
She indeed felt quite fond towards him, whether it was his charming clumsiness or his thoughtful and caring demeanour. If that were not the case, she would not have marked him as her own after all.
If an evil dragon or any other dragon in general encountered him, they would know to stay the hell away, or they would learn why she was called the Mother of Dragons.
Seeing his distress, she felt urged to provide some comfort, thus, she uncrossed her legs and patted her thighs while gesturing towards him. Offering him a nice pillow to lay down and forget his troubles.
Not a single king, conqueror or emperor had earned or experienced the privilege she was offering at this moment.
But he simply tilted his head in a lack of understanding, making Tiamat sigh and take the matter into her own hands, and with a quick cast of telekinesis, she grabbed a hold of his body and gently laid his head to rest atop her thighs.
"Tiamat-san!?" His flustered face was pretty cute, and the sensation of his soft hair tickling her legs and belly felt pleasant.
"Shhh, just rest a while. You seem stressed. I am willing to provide at least this much after how well you have treated me so far."
She gently combed her hands through his hair as she felt the tension leave his body and him melt into her.
"...Alright, t-thank you Tiamat-san."
The sensation was unexpectedly nice; maybe she should do it more often.
A/N: Yuta is not taking the news of his new Noblehood... very well at all. He is very used to things going wrong and trying to maintain a peaceful but fun life. So he is obviously not thrilled about being pushed into the spotlight. Oh, and Sona is cute, expect her date chapter to be soon.
Tiamama is back, and she is here to serve as somewhat of a mentor to the very lost and very frustrated Yuta. Even if she cannot do much about his admittedly rather insane situation. But she CAN offer a lap pillow and... much more >:)
Comments
Uudles
Marriage, A Dragon Mommy and maybe a quarter (or more) of the army of Old Satan loyalists. Not to mention perhaps a future scene of Katerea Leviathan taking an interest… truly, Yuta is not only on the path to Lord Leviathan… but perhaps (depending on if he manages to obtain the powers corresponding to Beelzebub, Lucifer AND Asmodeus as well…) he shall become the King of Satans! MUAHAHAHA
Colin Peden
So, he has 6 wings? And because he never uses them, just now realized? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh, I wish we could see his face when he saw them, it was priceless. The question I have about his possible elevation to Leviathan, who will break it to the girls? Venelana, Grayfia? Or my personal favorite, Serafall, as she says she is marrying him to boot. 😁 I look forward to the next chapter.
