DxD: Reincarnated Trickster in Ecchi World

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"O all you host of heaven! O earth! What else?" I started to say, building up my voice to fit with the character of Hamlet in this very instance.

He had just received news from the ghost of his father about his uncle's betrayal, the plot to take over the crown and the possibility that his mother knew all along.

The absurdity of the discovery, the obscenity of the reality as it was, and the agonizing feeling that the truth brought up to Hamlet's mind some of the most unpleasant thoughts to have concerning morality itself.

Faithfulness to the role was a must, and so I went on and on to repeat the scene with how it was written.

It was all in Shakespearean English, and thus I had to keep an eye for how the words were prepared within the sentences, and the way the sentences themselves were constructed within the scene.

An eternity passed, and I felt a wave of dread building up at the lack of a pause at my words.

The uneasiness added to my acting, intensifying the struggle displayed within the words and unconsciously bringing out a hint of authenticity to the part.

Finally, I came to its conclusion and… I felt drained.

"It is 'Adieu, adieu. Remember me.' I have sworn 't."

The room had gone completely silent, with many pausing to stare at me and I felt an unpleasant sensation that I had messed up big time.

…

"My God," The central judge commented with a surprised tone. "This… Sakakibara-san, Asia said that you have never done acting before now."

I frowned. "And she said the truth."

"That can't be true, Sakakibara-san," The judge on the left rebuked, standing up from her chair.

"You have to have practiced theater before now. There is no way you're capable of reading that segment so fluidly and-"

"I did read the segment before today, but I didn't act until today," I interjected firmly. "And I wish to know if this is wrong or-"

"Wrong?" The third judge interrupted himself. "Sakakibara-san, that was perhaps one of the best performances we got about the role.

Maybe the best- the way you handled the pacing, the emotive side and… the good grasp of speaking in English is sublime!"

I nodded. "Thank you."

"Which is why we think you will do a fine Hamlet and we want you for this production."

Blinking at the offer, I gave a slow nod at it. I had already gone through the possibility of being picked, and I did promise both Asia and Ingvild that I would've done it if I was chosen so… there wasn't much to say other than-

"I will humbly accept your proposal."

The rest of the room resumed with all activity shortly after, with me returning to the backstage and finding that someone familiar had decided to visit and was now busy speaking with Ingvild while Asia quipped from time to time.

"Ruval-san," I greeted with a nod. "I wasn't expecting you to visit."

The Phenex heir smiled and nodded at the cordial greeting. "Sir Hoitsu, I will be honest and say that neither was I.

The occurrence was mostly forwarded by my father as to be here for a simple meeting between him and Lord Gremory."

And that explained why Akeno wasn't at the entrance earlier this morning and why I felt like something big was happening today.

"I assume it was a diplomatic reunion to confirm the recent developments."

Much to my relief, the blond nodded happily. "Father wished to check on the Academy himself, and he saw this also as an opportunity to see if breaking the marriage contract was the best of decisions."

I can still remember when Rivel was still a child. It was a long time ago and yet… I really missed those times.

Was this after you were thrown out of Heaven?

Yes. The 72 Clans were created with the purpose of molding generations of soldiers against Heaven…

but I guess Lilith did win her amusing war against me in giving them more emotion and personality rather than mere thugs. Rivel was a peaceful, but stern child.

"And what did he think of it?"

"He was fascinated by the way this school unites Western cultures within the Japanese sense of discipline and duty.

I think he was planning to speak with Ravel once she was done with her classes," Ruval explained with a nod.

"He was also… pleased with the way both Lady Rias and Raiser felt about the closure of the contract, with my brother being just a little bit too- how do I say this without sounding too strong about it? Materialistic?"

Ouch, I guess the guy really wasn't in a good mood if he slipped that bad in front of his own father. It had to have been an awkward visit for sure.

"Still, I wish to congratulate you for your recent success," Ruval resumed with a brighter note.

"Hamlet is perhaps one of my favorites productions made by William Shakespeare, and I can tell that you yourself are a fan of the playwright from the way you performed Scene 5 of Act 1 so flawlessly."

"I'm flattered by your compliments, Ruval-san."

"I'm only saying the truth as I understand that honesty is something you seek from friends, Sir Hoitsu."

"It was an amazing performance, senpai," Asia added with a mirthful voice. "Ingvild and I were right to believe in you."

The plum-haired Devil smiled and nodded at the fellow girl's comment. "It was a touching scene."

Ingvild was wearing a gorgeous white dress with blue sleeves and details. I could only guess that she was aiming for the role of Ophelia in the story and… there wasn't much positive to say about the characters.

Albeit famous, Hamlet didn't have much of a take in romance. Ophelia was in love with Hamlet, but Hamlet was too involved with his personal struggle of whenever or not to accept the duty of enacting revenge against his uncle.

Maybe it would've gone 'better' for her if it had been a lighter production, but Hamlet still was a tragedy.

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