58 A Dragon's Twin Maids.

While Maulketh and his girls helped Rias get the issues out of her act, Marcus followed Maulketh's orders. He changed the memories of his former parents to make them more obedient toward himself. They still believed they were his parents which they were in a way, but his new father's mind had heavily warped his consciousness.

He did not even feel any attachment to his former name. Once he was done, he left the Hyoudous house and went to Kuoh Academy to meet back with his Father. When he arrived at the school, the long lines of people trying to get in would have delayed him, so he did not bother with the lines.

Instead, he just walked straight inside past the lines with no one being able to see him. He was not invisible, as all he did was just make their minds not able to perceive him. Once he was inside he looked up at Kuoh Academy with his hands in his jacket pockets.

'So this is the school I would have gone to if Father had not taken my body.'

Just as he was daydreaming he heard two very familiar voices. He looked toward them and saw his two former friends. Matsuda and Motohama, pervert to the extreme. Maulketh had changed his memories slightly to rid him of that extreme perversion, but he still remembered the two of them and what they were like.

But, now that he was seeing them with a new perspective, he was disgusted by them. They were openly talking about pornography, hentai, and other things that should not be spoken of in public.

'Dear God. Was I like that?'

'You were.'

His Father's voice entered his mind which made Marcus recoil in disgust.

'Thank you for eating my soul the first time around I guess.'

'You're welcome.'

As both of his former perverted friends were not looking where they were going, they bumped straight into him. Both of them were instantly pushed back by the much stronger Marcus.

When they fell to the ground they were about to curse whoever did that, but when they looked up they were silent. Whoever they bumped into, he was huge, and most importantly he looked dangerous.

Marcus walked off as they picked themselves up.

"Gross."

When he was gone, Matsuda turned to Motohama.

"Hey, did that guy look familiar?"

The glasses-wearing pervert looked at Marcus as he walked off into the building.

"He looked kind of like Issei a tiny bit, but way different too."

Matsuda nodded.

"Yeah, Issei was not that tall or cool."

In the end, they did not take notice. As for Marcus, he made his way back to his father who was currently talking to Rias. When he entered, everyone turned to look at him. The members of Maulketh's harem noticed he looked similar to Maulketh.

Only Runeas already knew what he looked like so she just stayed seated next to Maulketh. As for the regular students who were part of this event, they thought he was handsome. Marcus sat down at the same table as Maulketh and Runeas.

He lowered his head a bit before looking back up.

"Father, I am back."

Maulketh nodded.

"Meet my clone, Marcus."

All of them came closer to look him over. Tiamat poked his cheek a bit.

"A clone? How does that work?"

Marcus himself explained as he gently pushed her hand away. Not really a fan of being poked like that.

"You all must know that my Father Maulketh or my creator's current body originally was not his. That body was once my body which he took over and evolved to reach his standards. Earlier today, he recreated a body from a drop of his blood and returned my consciousness to it. Therefore making me Maulketh's clone, or son as he took me in. My name was once Issei Hyoudou, but now, I go by Marcus Anderson."

Maulketh explained why he named him that.

"Marcus was the name of my oldest brother and Anderson was my last name when I was human."

Tiamat suddenly turned to stare at him as she did not understand that.

"Huh?"

Maulketh simply chuckled.

"I was once a human assassin who died. When I died, I possessed this body here which was once Issei's who was also the host of Ddraig. I then, took Albion from Valina, after I evolved into a true dragon. Sorry about that still Valina?"

Valina shook her head.

"I was annoyed for a while about it, but it's fine. But when will you be returning him?"

Maulketh thought about it. In all honestly, he had already learned everything that Albion had to teach him.

"When we return home. Albion, you ready to go back?"

{Already? And here I grew used to you. But I do have a lot to teach Valina still so I guess I can spare a few years sealed. But when will you release Ddraig?}

[No rush by the way.]

"It's fine, once we return home from this event I will return Albion to Valina, and then break you out of the Boosted Gear back into your body. I see no reason to keep you sealed any longer. But Tiamat, are you disappointed I was once human?"

Tiamat noticed how Grimnar's entire air had changed. The dog was normally always relaxed, but now his three heads were locked on to her. He was telling her that her answer would decide whether she lived or died.

But in all honestly, she ignored him.

"Tell me this, are you still the dragon who defeated me?"

Maulketh grinned.

"Obviously."

Then she just shrugged.

"Then my answer does not matter. Even if you were human and you defeated me I would still choose to be your mate. Now tell the dog to stop glaring at me."

When Maulketh turned to Grimnar, his glare was gone and he just looked like a regular three-headed dog. Maulketh smirked as he turned back to Marcus.

"Alright, so here is the plan. Once our day here in Japan ends, I will give raise your power by a lot. When I start to negotiate with the bigger world at large, you will be my muscle in Japan. While I believe the Shinto Gods won't oppose me much, I can't be sure of that. So, your job is to show just how strong I am."

Marcus nodded.

"I understand. Now, I will take my leave."

He bowed and made his way out of the Occult Research Club. When he was gone, Rias turned over to Maulketh.

"You think he would join my peerage?"

Maulketh shrugged.

"I can't be sure. You can ask him if that is what you want, but I won't force him to do so."

She felt that was fine.

"Thanks, anyways, thank you all for coming today."

Ingvild shook her head.

"It's fine. You are family after all, and I have not been to the human world in so long."

Calypso was the same as well.

"Same here. I know that I can leave the volcano at any time, but leaving alone did not sound fun to me. But now that we are all out I can exit without worry. But quick question? This whole Maid Cafe, seems to appeal more to men than women.

Is there anything else here?"

Rias nodded.

"Actually there is. One of my friends set up an art room showcase. There are actually several events planned today. Just that this one became the most popular. I mean, look at me."

Rias leaned back drawing attention to her huge bust. It was even bigger than Runeas who despite now looking older, could not really compare to Rias when it came to bust size. But Rias lost to Akeno who had the biggest Maulketh had seen.

Now that he thought about it, he looked at his entire harem quickly behind his sunglasses. Celestine, Astrid, Tiamat, Runeas, Ingvild, Valina, Rias, and Calypso, all had large chests. But Calypso in fact had the smallest.

The moment that thought entered his mind, Calypso frowned as she glared at him. She reached out and pulled on his beard lightly.

"You just insulted me?"

He started to sweat a little as she had him firmly by his beard.

"No, I didn't. What are you talking about?"

He just glared even more.

"Yes, you did and now you are lying to me.

"How could you possibly know that."

"So you admit to lying?"

"No."

She squinted her eyes as she tried to lean over him, but it was impossible. She was the shortest out of her fellow harem members and Maulketh was a giant. She let go of his beard, but she huffed and looked away from him.

"Liar. You think I am flat."

Instantly Runeas shook her head as she looked at him.

"You meanie. How could you Mark?"

Ingvild snorted in a joking maner.

"Is that all you see?"

Astrid wiped faked tears away.

"Master is so judgy, but we can do nothing about that."

Maulketh rolled his eyes.

"You not even flat and I don't dislike that anyways."

Instantly she smiled as she turned around leaning in front of him.

"Really?"

He nodded.

"It makes you special."

The girls rolled their eyes now as he was back to being flirty. Anyways, they talked long enough. They all stood up except Maulketh they all wanted to explore the other events. When they were gone, they left Maulketh alone with Rias, Akeno, her peerage, and the rest of the students in this event.

When they were gone, Rias turned over to him. She pulled Akeno next to her and she held Akeno's hand. Both of them bowed toward him and spoke at the same time.

"Welcome master to our Maid Cafe where your desire is our desire."

Rias winked with her left eye while Akeno with her right. He gave a thumbs up as he had to say that presentation would leave anyone happy. And he was the lucky guy to have Rias in his harem and Akeno if she played her cards right.

"Great."

Rias smiled at him.

"Glad you liked it. If you like, I could become a real maid for you. My sister-in-law Grayfia became a maid because she likes it so I can do the same."

"You can do so if you want to, but I won't force you to do anything like that."

Rias giggled.

"It's fine, I don't mind being a naughty maid just for you. And Akeno here would make it hotter don't you think."

Kimmi covered her mouth as she turned a brighter shade of red.

"I-I think I left something."

She ran away from the openly shameful act only her and Rias' peerage could hear. As for Shirone, she deadpanned and hid behind a pillar with a pair of binoculars which she did not need. Maulketh looked her in the eyes as she looked at him.

"Crap. Spotted. Run."

She just hid behind some tables as she kept looking at them. He found it funny so he ignored her.

"You really have some kinks Rias."

Akeno nodded.

"You have no idea."

Maulketh stood up and looked at Grimnar.

"I am going to go explore. Haven't been in a school since I was 17, 151 years ago."

That made Rias confused.

"How old are you?"

"168. I was 58 when I died and was reborn, I spent several years' worth of time training in Time formations, and then I spent a century asleep in hibernation."

Akeno licked her lips.

"I can work with that."

"As can I. Come Grimnar."

Grimnar barked and followed his master. Rias and Akeno looked at each other before they instantly did Rock Paper Scissors which Akeno won with rock. Rias smacked her lips as Akeno walked off with Maulketh. She locked her arm with Maulketh's as she led him out.

"Can I come with you?"

He nodded.

"Of course. Rias, I will be back when the cafe opens."

Rias nodded.

"Alright. See you two in a bit."

Grimnar barked making her correct herself.

"The three of you."

Grimnar then smiled and began to pant like a regular dog. To the eyes of the normal people, he looked like a service dog with a vest and everything with only one head not three. But once they left the Occult Reaserch club Akeno gripped his arm tight.

"Hey, I wanted to ask you something?"

"Ask away."

"I wanted to ask why you bothered to help me bring my mother back. And now giving me this chance. You did not have to do anything for me so why now?"

As they walked he had an answer.

"It's simple Akeno. You are Rias' best friend by far, and your grief was holding you back. By resolving your issues with your father and returning your mother, I hoped to get you passed that mental hurdle. And once you got over that hurdle, you began to get stronger both as a person and in your power.

So, this is me giving you the same chance I gave Rias. So, treasure this."

Akeno laughed as she looked up at him.

"I find that funny about dragons. Among normal men, they see women as a prize, but not your kind. Dragon males see themselves as the prize that has to be earned. Pride to the extreme."

"Do you find that unlikeable?"

Akeno shook her head.

"Far from it. I like that about you. Especially you. I want to prove to you, Rias, and myself that I am worthy of what I want. A good husband I can treasure and he me. Will you do that Maulketh Imperator Tempus? Treasure me forever?"

Hearing her say his full name made him realize she was serious.

"And will you be mine, Akeno Himejima?"

She nodded as she looked up and got on her tiptoes.

"I still can't reach."

His Domain of Tyrrany spread out a bit around them to leave them alone. He leaned down and gave her a kiss on her full lips. When he wanted someone, he did not beat around the bush and this more dominant Akeno got his attention.

He pulled back right after making her touch her lips. She smiled as she looked up at him.

"Thank you."

"Don't mention it. You earned that, so keep striving for your own sake, my sake, and the family's sake."

"I will."

He weakened his Domain once more, but at that moment his nose picked up a new scent. When Akeno noticed him smelling the air she was curious.

"What is it?"

"Another Nekushou like Shirone is on school grounds."

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(Took me a while to write this chapter. I have never been good at Slice of Life chapters. I excel more in the action than simple stuff like this, but with this chapter out of the way, I should be able to return to my normal schedule.)