Sir Pheles' Plaything (Mephisto Pheles x Reader)

Chapter 15

Several more weeks passed by quickly and your studying at the cram school alongside the extra training was showing impressive results. You felt as though you'd caught up to the other students and wouldn't need the extra training much longer.

Yukio walked into the classroom and placed a large, black box on his desk. He sat down and looked at the class calmly. A puff of pink smoke exploded into the room and Mephisto appeared in front of Yukio's desk.

"Ah, Sir Pheles!" Yukio greeted, "Thank you for coming".

Hana nudged you in the ribs and winked. Your face went scarlet and you stuck your tongue out at her.

"It's my pleasure, Mr. Okumura". Mephisto turned his attention to the class, "I'm here to explain a mission you've all been called to. I've received word of two powerful 'demons' in Tokyo. Not much is known about them, but they've been spotted in many different locations around the city. They've attacked people and damaged some important buildings. We want you to find these demons and put a stop to them."

You stared at Mephisto, trying to work out why he put so much emphasis on the word 'demons.' You took notes and highlighted the word. You looked up to see Mephisto's eyes resting on you, he smiled and scanned the class once more.

Yukio stood up and walked out from behind his desk, he opened the black box and handed out a large book to each student. You received yours and looked at the title, it was a handbook on higher ranked demons and other enemies of Assiah.

"Inside the handbook, you will find many different demons that may fit the vague description we have of these two. I suggest learning the strengths and weaknesses of as many as you can, so that you don't run into any unnecessary trouble later." Yukio explained.

Bon raised his hand.

"Yes, Mr. Sugoro?" Yukio asked.

"Sir, aren't we too inexperienced to be facing higher level demons?"

Mephisto laughed and answered first, "I believe you are ready. I run a splendid academy after all!"

Bon looked uncertainly from Shima to Konekomaru but let the matter drop.

"Fantastic! Does anyone else have a question?" Mephisto asked excitedly, leaning on Yukio's desk.

Hana nervously raised her hand, "Sir Pheles, may I speak to you in private please?" She shuffled awkwardly, feeling your eyes on her.

"Why, certainly!" He clapped.

"Thank you, Sir."

The idea of Hana and Mephisto alone made your insides run cold. You glared at Hana, but she avoided eye contact. "What are you up to?" You whispered.

"Okay, if there are no more questions, please get together and make a plan of action. We will be leaving for the mission soon. Thank you for your time, Director." Yukio said.

Mephisto stood and strolled out of the room, Hana followed. You watched as the two disappeared out of sight. Staring at the door, you tried hard to catch snippets of anything that was said, but you knew it was impossible, they were too far away.

"Er, (Y/N?)" Rin asked, tapping your shoulder.

You flinched and smiled embarrassedly at him, "Sorry, I wasn't listening, what's up?"

He laughed, "Oh, I just wanted to know what was up. You look troubled."

"I'm fine, sorry! I was just daydreaming." You shrugged your shoulders and opened the handbook to the same page the others were on. Many of the students offered their ideas about which demons they thought you'd all be facing but your mind was elsewhere.