"What the hell is going on Herm, I thought you were making it so that nobody but me could see it" exclaimed Blaze in shock
"I am, but your contract with Rias determines her as your wife, your family, and you shouldn't hide secrets from your family" explains Herm
"Why the fuck didn't you tell me, I would have been more careful if I knew that" Blaze complained
"I felt no reason to tell you, she would find out at some point and you can take this chance to make her stronger with my powers, that way she will be more thankful for your help and more likely to start liking you"
"You want me to blackmail her by saying I'll make her stronger if she touches me"
"I wouldn't put it like that, I would say that you are offering her both your body and powers to help her, it's essentially what you were offering in the first place"
"I didn't mean it like this and you know it" Blaze complained
"Are you going to tell me or not" interrupted Rias, starting to get annoyed by how Blaze seemed to be ignoring her
"Sorry, is was talking to my sacred gear, I didn't expect this situation to be a problem" apologised Blaze
"What situation are you talking about, the fact that you're just as much of a perv as the guy you keep complaining about in your class" Rias declared, getting more annoyed by the second
"I'M NOT A PERV" shouted Blaze in a sudden outburst standing up suddenly attracting Akeno and Koneko's attention, blushing she shrank back into the water in embarrassement
"Then what are you, I need to know I can trust you or whether I should just cut my loses with you and try to find some other way to beat Riser" she declared, looking Blaze straight in the eyes
"You can trust me, please believe me" Blaze pleaded
"Then tell me about your circumstances, I promise not to judge you" Rias replied, gently taking one of Blaze's hands in hers
"I will, just can we do it somewhere else, it's a bit awkward doing it here" Blaze blushed, Rias's close proximity to her and the fact that she said that she wouldn't judge her letting her head cool down enough to realise how beautiful she looked naked with drops of water dripping off of her causing her dick to stiffen
"Alright" answered Rias, blushing as she realised the state Blaze was in "meet me in my room once you've... calmed down" she said, finishing up in the bath and walking away
"Why did this have to happen, everything was going so well" moaned Blaze to herself, curling up into a ball in despair
"You will be fine" comforted Herm
"Why do you think I'll be fine, she knows I hid the fact I had a dick from her this whole time, it's as if I was a guy who dressed up as a girl just so that I could peek at them bathing, if I was her I'd never forgive that person" Blaze retorted "if I was her I'd never forgive me"
"Please, trust me on this, I'm sure that she trusts you enough to understand you wouldn't do something like that, especially to your friends without a reason, all we can do now is explain your situation to her and hope she understands why you are what you are, and don't worry, I'll be here to help you" comforts Herm
"Thanks Herm, that means alot" replies Blaze in a small voice
"Now come on, get your ass moving and go see her, the sooner that you clear up the situation the better for both of you" Herm suggested
Following the goddesses advice Blaze got dressed and went to Rias's room, knocking on the door
"Come in" said the stern voice from inside
Taking a deep breath to ready herself Blaze opened the door and stepped inside, walking over to the bed where Rias was sitting "so, have you made your desicsion" she asked
"I'll tell you everything" replied Blaze, describing everything from the fact that she had reincarnated in this world, her abilities and the goddess"
"That is alot to take in" Rias said in a more understanding tone "so you're technically only a few days old, a girl and a boy at the same time with a goddess inside of you that makes you more powerful with lust, it's a bit hard to believe"
"What she says is nothing but the truth" chimed in Herm
"Are you the goddess that Blaze spoke of" exclaimed Rias, surprised by the sudden voice
"Hermaphroditus at your service" she replied
"It seems that I can trust your words" remarked Rias, the presence of the goddess helping confirm Blaze's story
"Indeed, I apologise for not introducing myself sooner, my contractor thought that you would not feel comfortable knowing that she was a futanari and so wanted to become your friend before revealing her sexual status as she was worried that telling you ahead of time would scare you off" explained Herm
"Is that so" muttered Rias, starting to understand the way that Blaze acted
"The only reason that you found out is because she didn't know the full extent of the contract that she signed with you via the evil pieces you had, all she wanted was to help you" stated Herm
hearing so Rias went into dep thought for a moment before saying "tell me everything about this contract that we have signed, I need to know what I have signed up for"
"I need to emphasise that Blaze knew nothing of the contents of the contract, all she wanted to do was help you" Herm stated again "the contract she made with you was in exchange for your evil pieces I connected your souls in a marriage contract, this was to allow Blaze to act as one of your peerage as you were not strong enough to reincarnate her otherwise, this also allows you to access part of my abilities and gain strength through contact with Blaze who is considered your husband" Herm explained
"I'm sorry I never told you, I understand if you no longer see me as you friend" Blaze muttered quietly "I'll still help you with Riser but if after that you want me to stay away from you I understand, you wouldn't want to be friends with someone who isn't a guy or a girl like me"
"Blaze..." Rias responded, understanding now why she acted the way that she did "I just wish you were more honest with me but I understand why you did what you did"
"Don't worry I forgive you" she said hugging Blaze gently
"Rias" mumbled Blaze as tears started to pour down her face, relieved by how Rias didn't find her repulsive, hesitating before gingerly hugging her back
After hugging for a short while Rias and Blaze finally stopped their hug
"Are you sure you're ok being friends with something like me" Blaze asked shyly
"I'm happy to be your friend, boy, girl or otherwise" replied Rias as she wiped Blaze's tears with a handkerchief "you'd be surprised how many futas that I've come across in the past, succubi, hyena anthropomorphs and creatures that embody both sexes are more common in the underworld than you would think" she declared with a small chuckle
"Really, so I was worried for nothing" Blaze muttered quietly, feeling like she didn't need to be as secretive as she was
"No you were worried for me and I appreciate that" said Rias with a gentle smile "now you mentioned that I could get stronger with body contact" Rias asked Herm"
That's right" she responded
"Then your punishment for keeping all this from me is to act as my hug pillow tonight" Rias declared with a mischevious smile "consider it your way of making it back up to me by making me stronger and not being able to relieve yourself until tomorrow" she informed Blaze "and a warning, I like to sleep in the nude" she whispered in her ear teasingly
"I'm not getting any sleep tonight am I" moaned Blaze
"Depends" replied Rias as she stripped to get ready for bed "how interested in me are you and how beautiful do you think I am" now standing completely naked "now bed, and you're not allowed to touch me, consider that one of the rules" she said as she lay down on the bed, patting the spot next to her
"You really are a devil" mumbled Blaze as she slid under the sheets next to Rias, ready for a torturous night
"Yes I am, and consider this a warning not to keep secrets from me again, now be quite, pillows don't talk" she announced, hugging Blaze from behind and pressing her impressive chest against Blaze's back before closing her eyes
"This is going to be the longest night of my life" Blaze groaned as Rias's soft breath slowed and evened out against her back