DxD: A World Where T*tties Defy Gravity [ Chapter 22: Little Brother! ] (Patreon)

Sirzechs' response to what Palutena said died in his throat as he heard Rex' speech, and he took a breath to calm himself down.

"Alright." He relented. "If you're happy with who you are, Rex, then I'm happy too. And I'll support you." The Crimson Satan then proceeded to give a slightly goofy, yet no less fatherly, smile.

"Thanks, Dad." Rex smiled in reply. "Mom?"

"I concur with your father, Rex." Grayfia replied. "I'm happy with who you are, and I'll support you, no matter what."

Rex smiled.

"Thank you, Mom." He replied. "Now, I'm gonna go get a drink. My throat's real fucking dry from all this talking." The four beings all laughed, and Rex went into the kitchen, as Grayfia and Palutena sat down on the sofa and started talking, Rex pulled out another can of Coca-Cola, opened it, and drank a bit.

Turning around to go back into the living room, he saw Sirzechs standing in the way.

"What is it now, Dad?" He asked. Sirzechs looked slightly awkward for a second, before speaking.

"Rex, I know you threw away your ability to be Heir of the House of Gremory, thanks to becoming a Nephalem" he said "Which I support, by the way!" He quickly added, as Rex looked sharply at him. "But, will you at least temporarily come back to the Gremory Manor, only for a night or so, just to let your family know that you're alive? If not for them, then for Rias, and for Millicas?"

"Millicas?" Rex blinked.

"Your little brother." Sirzechs replied. "I'm sure your aunt and your little brother would love to meet you."

"Disregarding the fact that Rias and I have already met, and exchanged words..." Rex muttered, under his breath. "Sure." He shrugged. "It can't be worse than the time Palutena and I went to Olympus. But I'm only going under two conditions."

"Name them." Sirzechs said, instantly. He was extremely anxious to see Rex come back to the Gremory Manor, and was willing to meet almost any condition that his eldest son could think of, if it meant that he could meet his family, which the Crimson Satan thought would be good for him.

"One." Rex held up his index finger. "Palutena is coming with me. She's my wife, and deserves to come with me on such an important occasion."

"Fair enough." Sirzechs replied. "I can arrange that. What is your second condition?" Rex held up his middle finger, as well as his index, and spoke.

"If Venelana or Zeoticus start speaking about the Power of Destruction, I'm in my full right to leave, and no-one will be able to stop me."

"Why?" Sirzechs asked, not antagonistically, but curiously.

"Do we have a deal or not?" Rex asked, his red eyes meeting Sirzechs' blue ones in a glare that was VERY similar to the one that Grayfia would give him when she wanted something.

Sirzechs sighed.

"We do." He replied. "Will you be able to come this time next week?"

"I think so." Rex replied. "Though any times I visit the Gremory Manor beyond that will be my choice, and my choice alone."

"Very well." Sirzechs replied. He turned to leave the kitchen, but stopped, and turned back.

"Even if it's extremely surprising, some of the things I've learned about you today, Rex..." He said, quietly. "It's been really good to see you again."

"Good to know." The silver-haired son of Sirzechs replied, accepting a hug from his father. "Won't you be getting off, soon?"

"Yes, hopefully." Sirzechs replied, as he and Rex left the kitchen.

Fifteen minutes later, Sirzechs and Grayfia were standing outside Rex' house, with Rex and Palutena in front of them.

"Goodbye, Rex." Grayfia smiled at her son, giving him a kiss on the forehead. "It's been great to see you again."

"Right back at you, Mom." Rex replied. "But one thing, before you go." He reached into his pocket, and passed Sirzechs and Grayfia a sheet of paper, with the sign of the Gremory crest on it.

"In case you ever come and visit me again." He explained. "I don't want you sneaking through my wards again. Even if today's reunion was really nice."

"We'll make sure to use it." Sirzechs nodded. He tried to activate his transportation-circle, but stopped himself. "Can we make copies of this, in case others want to come to your house and speak with you? I can think of at least three people who would want to see you again."

"I know which three people you're thinking of, and yeah, sure." Rex replied. "Just try and ask Serafall to tone down her love for me when she inevitably comes."

"No promises." Sirzechs sniggered, as he activated the transportation-circle, and he and Grayfia disappeared. Once they were gone, Rex and Palutena re-entered his house, and sat down on the sofa.

"You know, Rex?" Palutena asked, her kind smile still on her face. "You have really, really nice parents." Her expression then became slightly more melancholy. "Especially your mother."

"I know, love." Rex replied, wrapping an arm around his wife and giving her a comforting hug, which she gladly returned. "I know."

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"Come on, you lazy little shits!" Rex shouted, sword made of light in hand, to a group of fifteen or so Exorcists only two of which were still conscious, in the field behind a large Church, all of whom had their own swords made of light It was a surprise that George Lucas hadn't sued the shit out of the Church yet in hand, and were circling around Rex, trying to find an opening to attack the Nephalem. "I've seen snails move faster than you! I've seen elephants with better use of a sword, and- that's more like it, Xenovia!"

Xenovia Quarta, one of the Exorcists that Rex was training, and one of the two Exorcists that were still conscious, given the training he was putting them through today, had dashed forward with her own light-sword, with surprising speed, and tried to slash Rex' face with it.