67 7 sins almost gathered (2/2)

”Oh phew.” Diane sighed in relief. As she hoped that Meliodas didn't have a love interest or her new found love will be short. She then crouched down to get a better look at Rei and saw his puffy cheeks. Unable to retain her urge, Diane poked her finger to it.

”KYAAAA SO SOFT!” Diane said as she felt the texture of Rei's cheeks.

Rei on the other hand was hitting her finger with his hand trying to get it out of his view.

”Diane, I want you to be like a older sister for Rei is that ok? I want him to be surrounded by a family.” Meliodas said to Diane who stopped feeling Rei's cheeks.

Diane nodded as she looked at Rei.

”Rei chan I'll be your big sister from now ok?” Diane said. Rei nodded signifying that he understood which Diane beamed happily at.

”Yo! Captain! Is this the new member?” Ban called out as he walked over.

”Mn? Yeah, this is Diane.” Meliodas said looking at Ban.

”Yo! I'm Ban.” Ban greeted her as he walked over.

”Hi I'm Diane.” She replied whilst still keeping her eyes on Rei.

”Now then, Diane are you able to show me one of your abilities?” Meliodas said looking up to Diane.

”Sure, Heavy Metal!!” Diane said as her body became the colour of steel.

Meliodas then looked at Rei suggesting he should copy it. Understanding Meliodas' look, Rei tried to use Heavy Metal on himself. His arm started to turn a steel colour shocking Diane and Ban.

”Woah little guy, you can use it too.” Ban said looking at Rei.

”Impossible! Heavy Metal is an ability for the Giant clan. How does Rei have it?” Diane asked shocked.

”Well you see, Rei chan here has two abilities. First one we like to call Gluttony. He is able to eat any type of energy attack towards him and use it himself. The second one is the one he just showed. By looking at people demonstrating their abilities, Rei is able to copy them but how much he can use is limited by his strength.” Merlin explained causing Ban and Diane's eyes to widen.

”Hey captain, isn't that too much of a cheat?” Ban asked looking at Rei.

”Kishishishishi, not at all. It will be good for Rei to be able to protect himself in the future.” Meliodas said with a smile.

”Ne ne Rei chan. Big sis here has a harder job to impress you now.” Diane pouted as she crouched down near Rei.

”Wait can Rei also copy my ability?” Ban asked.

”Yep just demonstrate it and Rei can get it.” Meliodas grinned.

”Hou~ Captain want to help me demonstrate to Rei?” Ban asked.

”Sure.” Meliodas handed Rei over to Merlin as he walked in front of Ban.

”Snatch!!” Ban said as he started to take Meliodas' power. After a few seconds, Ban decided to stop.

”Rei did you get that?” Meliodas asked looking over at Rei with a smile.

”Un, Sach!!” Rei said as Ban could feel a bit of his power being taken.

”Hahahaha, mini capt. You really got Snatch from me.” Ban laughed as he walked over to Rei and poked his cheeks with a smile.

Rei frowned slightly as he tried to push Ban's finger away. Ban could only smile at how uncomfortable Rei felt.

”Now then, we have Me, Merlin, Ban, King who is in his room resting and Diane. We just need two more and we have gathered the whole group.” Meliodas said informing Ban and Diane on the current member count.

”Hou~ We still have two more to go.” Ban said as he stood up straight.

”Actually, only one more. I've found the next one Gowther. He should be coming soon.” Merlin spoke up.

”Then just one more then.” Meliodas grinned.

'All that's left is Escanor. That also means that the Vampire clan will invade the Kingdom of Edinburgh soon.' Rei thought about the time line as the group returned to their resting areas.