After my chat with Issei, I had one more thing to do before I reported to Sitri-senpai to see if I got a new Contract.
It was something that's been nagging me since I remembered the battle last night while I was talking to Yuka earlier. One of my thoughts continued to pester me.
I didn't know how to use the traits of my Queen piece.
However, I knew two people who did: Shinra-senpai and Akeno-san.
I didn't really know much about Shinra-senpai other than that she was the fifth most popular girl at school right after Yuka. And I wasn't sure how she really felt about me flirting with her. She seemed flattered for a second, but that could've just been shock since I doubt she's flirted with often enough.
So of course I went looking for Akeno-san. She seemed fairly more approachable.
There was a fair amount of time until the Occult Research Club met up, so it should be easy finding Akeno-san with the rate that students were clearing out of the building. I searched the second and first floor before checking outside.
After about fifteen minutes of searching, I found Akeno-san walking around the side of the main school building, her usual pleasant smile on her face.
...She's pretty.
I didn't really notice it last night because I was kind of turned on—I mean 'terrified', but when she's not going full sadist, she was rather beautiful rather than "sexy-in-a-dangerous-way."
I shook my head, calming myself as I approached her.
"Akeno-san!"
Upon noticing my presence, Akeno-san waved politely, inviting me closer.
"What does my naughty kouhai desire of me?" The way she said that, mixed with the mild sexual undertone and that devilish smile of hers, made me ponder for a second if that question had a double-meaning.
"Er…" I was beginning to wonder if it was too late to go ask Shinra-senpai…
Probably.
I cleared my throat. "Anyway, I was just wondering…Could you could teach me something?"
A perverted look appeared on Akeno-san's face. "Kufufufu. Is that so?" She placed a seemingly gentle hand on the side of my face. "If that's the case, then trust me, darling, there's so much I could teach you…"
The way she licked her lips and the way she stared at me hungrily both aroused and terrified me.
I shook my head very quickly. "No! Not "teaching me" like THAT! I mean I was wondering if you could teach me how to use my Queen;traits!"
Akeno-san nodded in understanding. "Ah, so Sona-kaichou hasn't given you any training yet?"
I shook my head. "No. You're the first person I considered asking since we're both Queens. I thought you'd have more experience." I then quickly added before she could make another perverted comment, "AS A DEVIL."
Akeno-san pouted as I foiled her attempt at innuendo. "I suppose I could teach you…"
For a brief second, my hopes rose.
"But I need something from you first." Uh oh. Another perverted smile.
I sighed, rolling my eyes. "Alright. Hit me with your best shot. What is it?" I asked, somewhat concerned.
"Nothing tooooo bad." Akeno-san said in an attempt to be reassuring, placing a hand on the side of her face.
...She was not reassuring.
"Anyway, you just have to say something for me. You have to swear to say it before I tell you."
I got a bad feeling in my gut. I weighed my options…
Oh to hell with it.
"Fine. I'll say whatever it is." I agreed with a sigh. "What do I gotta say?"
That mischievous smile on Akeno-san's face made me certain I just did something stupid.
"Wow, I didn't think you'd actually say yes. In this case, what you have to say is—" My heart sank further when Akeno-san suddenly put on a rather erotic expression. "'Oooh! Please punish me more, Mistressss! I want moreee!'"
My face flushed a deep shade of red. "W-Wha—" Then my expression became monotone. "Know what? Whatever. I'll do it and get it over with." I coughed into my fist, clearing my throat. Still blushing, I tried my best to speak the phrase I was commanded to speak. "O-Oh…Please punish m-me more…Mistress…I want more please…" I couldn't pull it off. I could tell I didn't because Akeno-san's expression became one of disappointment.
She shook her head. "No. That won't do at all. Try it again and this time," Akeno-san's expression became perverted again, "truly show your erotic side."
I swallowed my pride in one go, almost choking. Making sure no one else was around, I changed my expression to an erotic one mirroring the expression Akeno-san wore before.
"Oooh! Please punish me more, Mistressss! I want it so baaadly!"
Aaaaand there goes my male pride.
I noted Akeno-san was fiddling around with her cellphone for some reasooooo—oh shit.
...No.
Nooooo.
NOOOOO.
She didn't!
"Oooh! Please punish me more, Mistressss! I want it so baaadly!"
Nooooo… she did. She made it her ringtone!
I heard that ring tone crush what little pride I thought I had left.
Akeno-san smiled cheerfully. "Oh yess This will certainly be my favorite ringtone."
Oh please tell me she's joking. She's joking, right? She has to be joking!
Akeno-san flipped her phone closed, satisfied that I fulfilled my side of the bargain. "Alright then. I'm a woman of my word. I'll teach you how to use your powers." My blush deepened when Akeno-san suddenly grasped both of my hands in hers. "It's a fairly simple ability to master. Close your eyes."
Being told to close my eyes after being tricked into making a disturbingly erotic ringtone was certainly unsettling.
But Akeno-san didn't strike me as the dishonest-type. Perverted and clever, but not necessarily dishonest.
Trusting her not to try to take advantage of my body (at least, for the moment), I did as instructed. "Now picture the trait you desire. Chase after it with every last bit of your will. Try to fully grasp it with your mind. The immense strength of a Rook, the unmatched speed of a Knight, or the enhanced magical talent of a Bishop. All of these powers are at your disposal. It is up to you and your desire to summon them forth."
I did as Akeno-san said and imagined the trait I desired most. I focused on it with every fiber of my being.
I felt a strange new power flow through my body… it kind of tickled actually.
Once I was certain the flow of power was complete, I opened my eyes.
Akeno-san was still smiling politely. "So, how do you feel?"
I paused. Maybe I should do a little test to make sure it worked.
I turned away from Akeno-san, starting to walk next to a nearby tree.
I stared blankly at it for several seconds filled with silence.
It was so quie—
"CHAA!"
Without warning, I smashed my fist right through the tree, utilizing the traits of the Rook.
"So cool!" I exclaimed, impressed with how much my strength increased after using my power.
"And that's really all there is to it, Haruto-kun." Akeno-san declared brightly.
"Neat—Waaaaaaaait a second!" I said after realizing something. "That's it!?"
"Just about," Akeno-san confirmed, walking away as if what had just happened had NOT happened. "Just keep practicing and you'll soon be able to completely utilize all three Evil Piece traits at once."
"B-but-but-but-but—!" I humiliated myself so…embarrassingly!
"Oooh! Please punish me more, Mistressss! I want it so baaadly!"
I felt my heart stop at that ringtone.
Nooooo! She actually made it her ringtone! I thought she was just joking around!
Why, God, whyyyyy—oh yeah, I'm a Devil. That's why.
Akeno-san pulled out her cellphone again, blushing with such a perverted expression on her face as she listened to her new ring tone with pleasure filling her up with pleasure.
She picked up the call. "Hello?" There was someone on the other side. "Mmhm…I see. Ah! Of course. I'll get him right away."
My senpai hung up and turned to me, still smiling. "Well isn't this convenient." She said. "It looks like both Buchou and Kaichou want to speak with both you and Issei-kun. Please follow me."
Oh…I got the faint feeling in my gut that my night's not gonna turn out too well…
Why did my day have to be so embarrassing?