Five seconds of Juggernaut Drive were not enough to claim Ethan's life. After Asia's treatment, once the most dangerous period passed, his Martial God level physique and vitality took over, quickly stabilizing his injuries.
The danger to his life was gone, but the side effects of the Juggernaut Drive mode were severe. Ethan had regained consciousness, but he was completely unable to control his body, unable even to open his eyes.
After the battle concluded and the mess was briefly tidied up, the 'unconscious' Ethan and the exhausted Rias were carried back to the Occult Research Club room.
"Asia, I'm fine now. I can recover the rest slowly."
Rias and Ethan lay side-by-side on the sofa. After the blonde little nun's treatment, Rias had recovered basic mobility.
Stopping Asia from continuing to treat her, she looked at Ethan with concern.
"Is Akira still unable to wake up?"
"Mhm..." Asia said with a hint of loss. "My healing ability isn't having any effect anymore, but I don't know why Mr. Akira still can't regain consciousness."
"He might just be too tired. Let him sleep for a while."
Akeno Himejima checked carefully. Ethan's aura and magic power were both normal. His life force was slightly depleted, but it was nothing severe.
Listening to their conversation, Ethan desperately wanted to say that wasn't the case, but he couldn't even open his eyes, let alone speak.
Ethan's state was bizarre. It wasn't like his soul had left his body; his senses were still centered on his body, yet he couldn't feel his body...
He tried to communicate with the dormant Red Dragon Emperor, but received no response. He tried to use mental magic to contact the others, but that also failed.
His spiritual power was completely locked inside his body. Ethan could only perceive things detected by his body's five senses.
Since his eyes were closed, he couldn't see anything, taking one sense out of commission.
"Yuma, please clean Akira up, and then put him on the bed in my lounge."
Rias forced herself to remain lucid and directed. "Akeno, go notify the women at Akira's house. Until Akira wakes up, he will stay here, and I will personally watch over him."
"If they want to visit Akira..."
"The three women from the Takamine family can come. Have the others handle the explanation."
Akeno Himejima glanced at Ethan, who was being carried horizontally by Yuma Amano, and nodded lightly. "Understood."
"Yuuto, you, Koneko, Mittelt, and Kalawarner go to the Grand Church. If you find anything, remember to secure it quickly. News of Azazel's death has likely already reached the Devil King..."
Before she could finish, a silver-white magic circle appeared before Rias. Grayfia appeared before everyone with a serious expression.
She was still in her modest blue and white maid uniform. When she noticed Rias's extremely weak aura, her heart leaped in surprise.
"Lady Rias, the Fallen Angels just contacted the Devil King. They reported that Azazel's aura has vanished."
Grayfia didn't show her worry, merely asking calmly, "He went missing in Kuoh Town. Do you have any clues?"
Undoubtedly, the Fallen Angels had sensed Azazel's death the moment it happened, but unsure if it was Sirzechs's doing, they first sent someone to inquire.
Rias pondered for a moment, unsure of Grayfia's intent. After a brief thought, she decided to tell the truth.
After listening to Rias's explanation, Grayfia sighed softly. "I didn't expect you to actually be able to kill Azazel..."
Azazel specialized in researching and creating Sacred Gears. His strength was indeed slightly lower compared to others of the same rank.
But no matter how low, he was still a Devil King-level powerhouse. It was unexpected that he would be taken down by a group of... more accurately, by Ethan and Rias, two Upper-Class Devils.
Grayfia did not press the matter further, changing the subject. "May I see the adult chosen by the Red Dragon Emperor?"
The status of the Heavenly Dragons was very high. As their inheritor, their status was no less than that of a pure-blood Devil.
Although Grayfia was strong, as Sirzechs's servant, in terms of status, she needed to use an honorific when referring to the Heavenly Dragon's inheritor.
Rias didn't answer, instead asking, "Grayfia, what exactly does the Devil King mean? Azazel was killed by my own hand. If there are any consequences..."
"Lady Rias, please don't worry."
Grayfia interrupted Rias. "Since you resolved Azazel with your own power, we will handle the ensuing matters."
"Then why do you want to see Akira?"
"My dear sister received such a powerful servant. Is it wrong for me to show concern on behalf of Sirzechs?"
Rias was silent for a moment, then explained Ethan's current situation.
"Unconscious..." Grayfia nodded. "If you don't mind, I can help take a look. Perhaps I can discover the cause."
The Strongest Queen of the Devil world, her power was undoubtedly Devil King-level, perhaps even stronger. In terms of knowledge, she also surpassed Rias. She had a rough guess as to the reason for Ethan's condition.
"Asia, take her to the bathroom. Yuma should be almost done by now."
Rias wasn't worried that Grayfia had ill intentions. Although they didn't appear close, their relationship was actually very good.
Grayfia had appeared several times as the Devil King's secretary rather than as Rias's sister-in-law. Maintaining a clear distinction between professional and private life was necessary.
When the blonde little nun entered the bathroom with the silver-haired married woman, Yuma Amano was currently moving up and down on Ethan's lap.
The twenty-plus centimeter great dragon completely filled her small mouth, with most of the thick dragon body exposed. Asia cried out softly, her face blushing, and she scolded, "Miss Yuma, what are you doing? Mr. Akira is still unconscious!"
"Mmm... mumble... mgh..."
After speaking incoherently, realizing that the little Akira was too big and completely blocked her small mouth, Yuma Amano reluctantly spat out the great dragon.
The huge, lustrous head of the dragon, glistening with saliva, trembled in the air. The fully aroused great dragon surprised even Grayfia, who had already given birth to a child. Asia was so embarrassed she turned her back, completely afraid to look at Ethan lying on the bathroom floor.
"Ahem..."
Yuma Amano cleared her throat. Once her throat felt better, she said, "I know Akira is unconscious, but as I was washing him, his thing started acting up. I just wanted to make him more comfortable."
Ethan couldn't move or speak. He was essentially 'unconscious,' but he could receive all the sensations transmitted to his body.
Yuma Amano's soft, delicate hands rubbed and massaged his body, not sparing the little Akira or any more private areas.
Since he couldn't control his body, the great dragon naturally responded to the sensations and slowly woke up.
"How could this happen... Mr. Akira... H-E-N-T-A-I..."
The blonde little nun wanted to turn around, but with someone watching, she was too embarrassed. After stomping her foot adorably, she quickly ran out.
This left Grayfia looking at the indecently posed Ethan and Yuma Amano, feeling quite awkward for a moment.
Yuma Amano looked at Grayfia. Gripping the great dragon with her soft, delicate hand, she continued to stroke it up and down while asking, "Do you need something? If not, I'm going to continue. Oh, and please close the door on your way out."
Grayfia was not an inexperienced girl. The size of the little Akira had stirred some ripples in her heart, but it wasn't enough to make her lose her composure.
She briefly explained her purpose to Yuma Amano.
"I see..."
Yuma Amano rubbed her long, slender legs together. She had just been about to move onto the main event when she was suddenly interrupted, and she felt intensely uncomfortable.
"Um... Miss Grayfia, are you in a rush? If not, could you please wait outside for a moment?"
"Miss Yuma, the examination will be quick. Besides, if Lord Akira regains consciousness, you will also be more comfortable than doing it yourself, won't you?"
Yuma Amano picked up a towel from the floor, briefly covering her chest, and slowly stood up. "Hurry up, then. I'll wait outside."
Grayfia, worried about causing a misunderstanding, added, "Miss Yuma, you are welcome to stay if you are uneasy."