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(Chapter 4 : Assignments and Problems)
(My Room, ORC)
As we entered my room, it grew rather awkward. I've seated myself and Rias on the bed and I awaited her to share her thoughts about our current relationship.
I liked her approach towards me, but I need my answers, for someone like me that was sentenced into a limbo of battle to go into a relationship was one of the biggest changes in my life as a whole. I never had the time nor the need to do things like this, I was busy trying to survive and carve my way towards my personal vendetta.
When I relapsed on my curse, even the prospect of a family grew slim to me. The cycle made it mundane and actually pretty same every time. Each time I lost them, hopelessly I should add.
In time, I stopped to even feel a shred of care towards them.
It always ends the same so why should I?
Of course, now is not the time for me to ponder about that. Time to take initiative!
"I gave you some time to think it over, Rias. Time to answer my question or else we'll be both stuck in an awkward situation!" I started our conversation trying to elevate the mood a bit, it is serious, but I don't feel like we're on a court now.
"Your attitude towards me, the fact you treat me as Rias and not the Gremory Heiress, also I want to show you a better life than you had prior to your coming here," Rias replied towards me and I could see her honesty seeping into me and she wasn't done.
"You may see yourself as the evilest person walking the planet, I don't blame you. Inferno told me everything, Nero." Even after taking this truth you still try to paint me in a better picture?
Has her care for her own turned into insanity?
"Considering your situation, you had no other choice. You chose to revolt and end something that would turn the entire world into a sandbox for the rich. Living in such a place has no meaning at all, you can't find anything in a world like that." I was dead silent at this, she managed to ascertain so much?
"It may look like a selfish decision, but the fact is you didn't do it entirely alone. The souls of the people victimized by the system did their best to help you. Governing such a world would break you even further, and I can't fathom how you held out for so long in that hell." I feel vulnerable right now. She literally saw through me and my thoughts, analyzed it and now I'm being clobbered by her understanding.
"Rias… You understand that at this point my nature is the thing that helped me survive?" I managed to ask about the thing that bugged me the most.
"I'm aware that your wicked nature won't change, considering how much you suffered. That your maniacal drive to battle won't end, but even despite this, I won't stop my advances. It may feel forced or rushed in your eyes, but we have a lot of time to build our relationship!" She ended her assault on me while implying that she won't stop…
She may turn into my very own kryptonite if it goes further.
"I'm shocked that you could pinpoint so much from my past." It's hard for me to even formulate more at this point.
She answered with a smile. "It's hard for me to describe, but I feel drawn to you. Despite your supposed evil nature you can see and behave better than the supposed good people of this world."
PFFFT! WHAT?!
"You treat me with respect and you don't hesitate to help even if it felt hard on yourself, this along with the fact you treat me as Rias means a lot to me." My honest thinking has its points. She's so open with me.
"What's so good in treating you like this? For me that's a normal way to treat someone close to me, not to mention I don't give a fuck towards higher class crap, moreover, I hate it." I knew the truth, but that won't stop me from hearing it from herself.
She looked at me in awe, it seems my view is rare or entirely new to her. Issei has a similar point of view in such cases.
"You see, the devil world perceives me as the heir to my house. I'm not perceived as myself, but as a Gremory." I could sense her sadness when saying those words.
Treated as a tool with a family name… Disgusting!
"They don't let me take freedom in my own life, I'm forced to abide by their wishes even if it hurts me. That is one of the reasons I choose to study in the human world." She's already close to breaking down, but her pride and perhaps my own words hold her stable.
The decadence of the rich in full display.
"They want me to marry someone out of force. An arranged marriage, with Riser Phenex. He's a definition of those you hate the most, Nero." No shit. He's in my list to be smashed into bits alongside Diodora and other fuckers.
Riser himself needs a wakeup call, while Diodora is demented. Nonetheless, I'll show them a helpful hand.
"It may sound selfish… but I have a wish. To be treated as Rias and to marry someone out of my own accord, so that person loves me for being Rias and not a Gremory." I'm aware of that, but it's hard for it to be selfish per se. That's what everyone would want in case of creating a family and going a step further in a successful relationship.
That was a normal thing on my side.
"That's hardly selfish. It's a normal and well-thought thing to wish for something like this." I denied her claim of it being selfish. That's seriously bad parenthood.
She started to cry but I was not done.
"When the day comes that he dares to show his face… I'll crush him along with his group. You have a right to be free. Sacrificing you for the sake of their political agenda..." I was pissed even by knowing this already, hearing it from her lips while she literally breaks in it.
That helpless state. I suffered from it as well.
"They are Phenex, they are immortal, Nero!" Nope.
"There is no real immortality. You can have an unending lifespan like I do, or a really long one like you do, but a true form of immortality does not exist. There's always a way to end someone." I replied with a fact based on my own adventure against the gods themselves not to mention the creator…
"His body may have a regenerative factor, but so does mine. Not to mention it is stamina reliant. He can't regenerate himself endlessly, not to mention if he's arrogant like you said he will depend on it, also please remember who I am." She widened her eyes and it's time to provide more.
"I butchered gods, Rias. He's an arrogant high-class trash that relies on his talent alone. In my eyes, that's a total waste. Not to mention you can end him with ease too! You just need to crush him like a bug from the start. If he has to regenerate from mortal damage repetitively he's already done. You need to crush his soul since the body is tenacious that is all." She's listening to me in focus. That's kind of cute watching her like that!
"To finish this up. Considering our growing relation, I'm willing to give it a shot, but I want it to grow instead of outright jumping into it." She literally jumped at me and smashed me into the bed. My head in the mounds of heaven, Issei my dear comrade! I understand why you loved it so much. It is time for me to try it!
I managed to wriggle my mouth free to speak. "Secondly, If the moment comes, I'll help you and the rest to the best of my abilities. You need to train yourself too!" My mouth went back there while she wiggled in the touch.
"Thank you, Nero! I don't know what to say…" She replied with tears of joy. Her smile was the best reward for me.
Time for me to go further, I hate limiting myself in all means possible. Not to mention I do feel something for her and I'm not blind to that.
"Not a problem, besides you're my master and if our relationship goes well, it's obvious that I should assist my future girlfriend, is it not?" Shit.
I have said that! No going back now boi!
Her mind had a short circuit just now, and I felt her body heat up. Did I just force her into the biggest blush she could muster? She mumbled something, but it was incoherent.
Since she already positioned herself in the way that suits her I can sleep… But wait!
"Rias, you forgot to take off your clothes to sleep." I reminded her, so she doesn't complain later, but it only deepened her awkward state, I got hit by a pillow for that.
"Mou! Nero you baka!" Cringe meter reaching exodus.
Did I just get insulted in the most cringiest way possible? As I watched her throw a tantrum and strip herself rather fast, I took on my boxers and positioned myself to sleep. She joined me later and I looked at her. She was annoyed and it was hilarious to see…
"Pfft!" I snorted towards her and she hugged my arm to avoid direct eye contact.
"Baka." She mumbled the word again.
YAMERO TEME!
Afterward, we both drifted into sleep, I had so much stuff to do today…
It felt like a little while, but in my new reality, 10 hours already passed. I was alone in the room so that means, Rias woke up earlier and had to do something on her own.
Time for me to do my part of the work. Issei should be trying to train now and he will stumble upon Asia. I need to take care of the Student Council fast and follow after him.
(Kuoh Academy, School Grounds)
With haste, I moved out from the club and went to the school grounds. It's a different perspective in the daytime. I need to get used to it and fast!
I should find them by tracing their auras, either way, I need to tour myself around the school so I can have a grasp on its structure. I didn't feel any human signatures, so time to go fast!
In a mad sprint, I started to analyze what I could along the way. The structure was the same as the show, but the interior, for the most part, is still a mystery. I'll have to learn here, so that will come after a day. I felt their auras and they were… Cold? Suppressed and stable.
The auras of my teammates felt more chaotic and destructive most likely due to her power inside the pieces which would picture the clan trait. I was nearing the administrative part of the academy which would also be their location. The entrance was open, I took the stairs and I was close to the door.
I could hear a discussion inside, but wards were present so the sounds were muffled, even so, I could distinguish the new voices, and it seems they're speaking with each other. Time to enter I guess? I knocked on the door and went inside.
(Student Council Room, Kuoh Academy)
The room was full of books, papers and other things of the kind, strangely enough, it was Victorian as well. They're having a discussion with the full party as of now present. I could recall her queen, Tsubaki, and the rook, Tsubasa. Saji was obvious while the rest are rather not so present in my memory.
I recognized their attire and names, but they had little to none screen time. I remember that Azazel later gave them his gears to strengthen them.
"Saji, I expect you to behave to the best of your abilities as my new pawn and the student council representative," Sona spoke to Saji and it seems it was his initiation day. He's already developing his crush, he's perverted like Issei, but to a lesser degree.
The rest of the peerage focused on him and he was the first male to desecrate their female garden. You'll have it, rough dude, especially since most of them are kinda cold, on the other hand, it's not my problem, but at least… I can jest!
"Yeah, Saji. Good luck with the gulag degree workload and the solo harem protag route!" I decided to make myself known in a way that successfully startled them all.
The mixture of shock, absurd and a really offensive punchline was my creed.
I'm fucking proud of myself!
"Before you ask. I was sent by Rias to get my papers and to report something urgent." I stated my reasons for being here before they could barrage me with questions.
"At least you could knock, Khan-san." Oh? She did her well-known pose of fixing the glasses and I could feel some venom.
Points for me.
"I did, to be exact three times before entering. You were transfixed on your conversation, so I decided to wait for a bit." I could see some shock. She didn't have a chance to sense me and I'm not surprised, I learned to conceal myself to an extreme level for assassinations back in the day.
"Who are you, dude? Also, what do you mean with Gulag workload!" Saji went closer to me and kinda… exploded.
"Nero Khan, a servant like you, but forced to study as a 3rd-year student here." By saying forced I can see some amount of surprise alongside them. "As for Gulag stuff call it a good sixth sense." I finished my explanation to Saji. He's smart enough to not ask for the second part of the sentence!
"What do you mean by forced, Khan-san?" Sona asked me out about the part which I don't like. She was curious and I need to build some relations with them.
"I attended school and college countless times. The mere thought of it makes me sick…" She did an awkward smile and I guess that Rias shared something about me. She's her childhood friend so it's understandable.
"I heard some stories about you from Rias." As I thought. Let's see how curious she can get.
"I can imagine. If you have any questions go ahead and ask, and please call me Nero, I hate honorifics." I gave her the green light and pressed on for them to refer to me normally. I can't stand any more of this!
I got introduced to the rest of the peerage. Tsubaki the queen, her bishops: Reya and Momo, the rook Tsubasa, Knight which was Tomoe and lastly Ruruko the pawn. They're nice to chat with, but that's only a 1st impression. Sona decided to catch onto my question train...
"Based on what Rias told me, I could ask you for hours to no end, perhaps when we both find the time, I would like to have a longer chat with you if that's fine Nero-san?" Guess I can't fight the honorifics, also her tone is friendly and filled to the brim with curiosity.
"We'll see, let's get to the matter at hand shall we?" I replied towards her offer and pushed on with my task, my time is limited as it is.
"Of course. Here are your papers and a timetable, we're classmates so I expect that you won't slack off." Sona agreed and I got my papers. She's expecting something unreal then…
It will be hard for me to give a fuck!
"Thank you, the other matter is serious and is connected to the supernatural." I thanked her and proceeded with the most urgent part of my task. She nodded and motioned to start, the peerage grew serious. Their mindset is good and she trains them with a hard hand and it gives fruit.
I told them about yesterday in full detail and it seems the reactions were similar if not more serious than at my side.
"That's a serious problem." Sona summarized my report and continued. "You mentioned a middle class fallen Elias, anything specific?" She's digging!
"He's a well-versed combatant and uses his light powers in more creative ways than just throwing spears. He mixes his element with explosive nature making it even more dangerous. He can create blades and the like with light that are durable to a degree, he can create barriers which also explode on contact, also he aims to finish his opponent fast so his tactic is not blown. Against me he withheld a dozen spears in stasis while fighting me in close combat and shooting the spears at any moment he could counterattack." Sona nodded and sighed. Another rough day huh?
"How did you ascertain this much, Nero-san?" Tsubaki asked me out, her voice also laced with pure curiosity.
"Sixth sense." I didn't come here for a confession and Sona seemed to catch on the fact.
Oof! She's sharp!
"You're making yourself more and more interesting, Nero-san." Sona looked at me with a smirk and I could sense that she will pester me in the future.
Fuck. Her violet orbs are piercing me!
"Dude just what are you!" Saji exploded again and I was cheeky enough to indulge him. His eyes were sparkling! The fuck is this?
"A pawn piece, nothing more and nothing less, if you want more perhaps my mercenary name 'Reaper' can shed some light?" It won't because I didn't get known here on that level yet, even so, he seems hyped.
I'll pull off some stunts at 100% in the future.
"If that's all, I'll excuse myself." I wanted to finish up my coming here and not starting too many conversations at once.
"Yes thanks for the visit, Nero-san. Good luck with your assignments." Sona delegated me away in a more friendly tone. I'm glad I could find some understanding on my first visit here.
"Likewise, Sona-san, Have a nice day." With that, I excused myself and went on my merry way towards Kuoh Town. I need to find Issei to watch what happens once he encounters Asia again.
(Kuoh Town)
The town is amazing, if I could, I would throw myself into exploration right now, but business beckons.
I always wanted to try Japanese cuisine, not to mention gulping sake of different kinds and stuff myself under the table. So much to do! So little time…
"If we get back our power to at least a half, I can materialize and we can drink together like the good old times Nero." Good Morning Inferno and yeah I'm missing it too.
"Likewise, also this town is special and you know it too." Correct. It holds many scars from skirmishes and the like. It can be called a focal point of supernatural clashes.
"I can feel Issei and the girl nearby." Oh? I was stuck in my thoughts and kept walking straight, but you're right! This is the burger joint and I didn't eat for days!
I can feel the hunger now.
Do we have Japanese currency in the vault? We collected a lot in our long road, but still, Yen wasn't my point of focus on the question of money. I also need some kind of account to hold it up for later. I can always exchange other currencies in the exchange office since my data has been fabricated by the Gremory Family.
Lifehack achieved.
"Maybe so, but we mostly have USD. If I recall right a few million…" That works even better partner, if we exchange it for Yen we can buy ourselves our own house and the like.
Not to mention we have a lot of stuff in the vault. Did we store the cars in it Inferno?
"Shelby GT350R and the bike Dodge Tomahawk, we only stored this 2 since our space is not unlimited." Good to know, after we are finished with this we can pick Shelby at night time and piss off the police! How about it?
"Good old times, remember to blast off 'Fuck the Police' by Dope on full volume!" Oh yes! We did it in Detroit after we picked out the Shelby.
"Go inside and eat! 10K Yen ready to pick out from the storage!" Yes, we shall eat! I spaced off again, when we recall our times, we both tend to lose the feeling of time partner.
"True. I only hope that we can get ourselves back fast so we can do some shit together." Stop or we will never eat!
(WcDonalds, Kuoh Town)
I arrived at the Japanese version of Mc'Donalds.
Wait… That's actually WcDonalds since copyright'n shit.
One of the modern ones and to be honest, I'll just pick everything since I have to give Inferno some food as well.
"You better! Twelve cheeseburgers with three packs of large fries and one gallon of Coke!" What the fuck? You'll drink a gallon of coke?!
"Of course." Okay…
I went to the counter and I stood behind Issei and Asia in the queue. They were focused on each other and I didn't want to disturb them. She looks harmless and her blonde hair certainly emphasizes her beauty. I wonder how she'll look like in the future?
The queue wasn't big and it was now their turn to pick.
"What do you want to eat Asia?" Issei asked her out about her food picks. He seemed to forget that she's new to this.
"It's my first time, so I don't know…" She replied in slight embarrassment playing with her fingers to alleviate stress.
"Pick up a cheeseburger with fries and coke." I spooked them from behind and threw a good recommendation for a beginner of Donalds.
Issei was surprised while Asia, on the other hand, decided to thank me in kind. She recalled me a while later.
"You were there last night with Issei-san," Asia recalled me with a sadder tone. That night was hell for both of them.
"Indeed, nice to meet you, Asia. I'm Nero." I replied towards her fact statement and went for a handshake. She accepted and we both smiled, that smile was close to being infectious!
"Nero, what are you doing here?" Issei asked me out and I don't blame him. I just screwed his alone time with Asia and he must be afraid that I'll tell Rias that he still holds contact with her.
"Don't worry I won't rat you out. It's your life and your choices to make Issei, as for your main question I'm here for the same reason as you do." I replied to him and he seemed to relax and smiled.
"Do you want to join us?" What? Well, that's not a date they're just hanging out.
I shrugged. "Sure, I have nothing else to do at the moment."
They both ordered and decided to wait for me.
Watch this!
"Good morning customer! What do you want to order?" A nice lady asked me from behind the counter.
Prepare yourself, lady.
"Good morning! Sixteen Cheeseburgers, six packs of Fries and twelve large servings of cola, and actually add three large portions of today's dessert." Her facial expression was priceless, and I held my serious expression so she couldn't take that as a joke. She went with a sprint to the kitchen to announce my ridiculous order.
I could see Issei in a squat position repeating a quiet 'what' while his eyes were literally white.
"Issei-san are you alright?!" Asia asked him out in worry, what an innocent girl you are.
The counter lady came back and with a smile told me. "That would be 3100 yen, sir."
I handed her a 10k bill which Inferno gave me and she gave me my change and I went to the seat with our party.
"Nero tell me how will you eat this much?!" Issei assaulted me with a sound argument.
I smirked. "Inferno's hungry too."
"He can eat food?" Issei continued and again that was a good question regarding the gears.
"Yup. He's inside the gauntlet in his physical form and I'll pass him his share through it." I replied with an explanation.
"Who's Inferno?" Asia asked with curiosity.
"My partner inside the gear," I replied to her with a smile while watching the counter for our monstrous serving.
"You also have the blessing of the lord Nero-san?" Questions and questions.
Did I enter a quiz today?
"No. It's not connected to the Biblical God which you believe in." I replied again and Issei already sent signals for me to not overdo it.
He's right. If I tell the poor girl who I am or who Inferno is she'll have a stroke.
At least at this moment.
"I want to spook her!" Please no. You'll have many chances later to do that and she's too innocent to understand some things.
Asia nodded and continued her assault. "You're a devil like Issei-san right?" A demon to be precise, but she's mostly correct.
I nodded and our order was ready, I went to pick it up with Issei, while Asia remained at our spot to guard it against others. Getting a good spot at joints as this is a nightmare at times!
We came back and we started to eat, while Issei taught Asia how to eat a burger. In that time I passed the share to Inferno.
"Thanks, Nero, have a nice meal!" Likewise Inferno.
We finished in 10 minutes and it was time to go further into town. I was curious how this will go but I had my doubts with me sticking with them now. It still felt wrong to me!
(Kuoh Town, Main Square)
We're at the main square now. I had a general chat with Asia and Issei.
I can see a lot of places to check out and it's time for me to do some stuff on my own and besides, I won't steal his alone time with her.
I nudged Issei while Asia was preoccupied checking the sights. "Issei, I'm going to do some exploring on my own and besides you wanted some alone time with her right?"
"Okay and thanks for going with us Nero. Have fun!" He smiled and with a thumbs up sent me off, while I went away I could see Asia waving to me. No point in saying goodbye to Asia, we'll meet again soon enough.
I went to explore some stores to stock up on daily stuff, if I want to get my own spot to stay, I'll need some furniture to decorate the place. I have a lot of things in my vault, but it won't hurt to get something more.
I did a roundup of different spots. Furniture, food and nourishment, a fridge and other things. I managed to create a bank account and I exchanged 3 million bucks into Yen. To be honest by their standards that was a lot of money. Let's say that it was a ten digit number.
I also found out, strangely enough! That one of Issei's neighbors went away and the house could be bought. It wasn't even that pricey! I got my keys and it has a garage which I will rebuild with some magic into a bigger one. I need to pack my stuff from the ORC and actually report this to Rias, not to mention visit my own home for the first time…
I'm afraid that in the future my and Issei's home will be fused into a big mansion. A total lack of privacy and silence will be ensured. I need to enjoy it while it lasts!
"Issei and Asia are nearing the spot." Roger, thanks for reminding me, partner.
"Make haste it has already started." On my way in the highest gear!
I went there as fast as I could, avoiding any human contact. If anyone sees me speeding like a bullet train it won't be good.
(The Park, Kuoh Town)
The goddamn park again, it transpired fast so I may be too late. I can feel a barrier set so perhaps not.
"Use repel to phase through. It's the only choice to avoid being detected and breach it successfully." True, but we can use it only twice per day at our current power level, as you said I have no choice.
I used the spell and passed through the barrier.
It makes my body intangible for 3 seconds, it's one of my most powerful defensive techniques which can also be used as an offensive. The problem is I can only use it twice as of now. It has a tremendous load on my power reserves and that's why I always limited myself in its usage.
I started to spectate the show, Issei was trying to hold out against Raynare's assault. The biggest problem was Elias watching it, even if Issei manages to somehow make Raynare retreat, Elias will finish the job.
If I take this seriously and release my power it will kill Asia and Issei in the aftermath.
I always took the path of a lone wolf, only on a few occasions did I put up with someone, and even then these people weren't normal. One branded with the curse of Kain and second was an insanely powerful sorcerer. Even if I focus my power and try my best not to harm them it will still do it's best to harm them.
"Spread death!" As it always said.
That leaves me with not using my gear and doing it the merc way. I need to wait for them to become stronger in order for the gear to not prey on them. Its wicked power takes priority in order to weed out the weak while preparing me to fight the strong. Weak souls are basically spat upon by it.
Asia was trying her best to heal his injuries, but this won't go anywhere. Raynare is toying with him and she can kill him at any time. I have no choice but to intervene!
"That's enough," I announced my entry and I started to flood the place with my killing intent and aura in order to prove my point.
Raynare was already on her knees. I directed it at her and Elias so Asia and Issei were unaffected by the literal death sentence, but still, they could feel fear and their senses most likely screamed at them both to run for their lives.
Elias was barely standing. "You're showing that you can kill us both at moments notice right?" He answered in spite realizing that he has no chance against me. He started to conjure a big light spear in order to distract me. I shifted my focus to him and that let Raynare move and she seized Asia hostage.
The bitch realized that Issei cares for her.
"Let her go Raynare!" Issei screamed at her in fury and his gear started to respond with more fervor. The awakening of boosted gear is closer than I thought.
"How can this low-class trash emanate so much power?" She asked out in disbelief while seeing Issei flooding the place with his hatred for her. She aimed her hand against his friend while already spitting on his life.
Looks like he's starting to grow rather fast.
"That's some delicious killing intent!" Agreed, the heavenly dragon's might is starting to seep through. He will need one last push in order to awake it.
Elias finished his creation and threw it at me. He is acting like a fool, he has his own fighting style and is clearly a technique type. Trying to overpower me at his level is a stupid move.
I summoned the Queen and swiped at the spear bisecting it in half and altering its route. It detonated away from them and me.
"I thought that you would entertain me, but sadly you seem to be a clown like the rest of them," I commented on his attempts with disgust. At our first fight, he seemed stronger and actually fought with this brain.
"Fucking monster." Elias spat at me while trying to catch a breath.
So he expanded most of his power while aware that I can slice it like butter?
Idiot.
"Impossible! He sliced Master Elias light spear in half?!" Raynare screamed in disbelief and her hold on Asia hardened.
"What did you expect you whore? When we first met I already showed you that I can kill you at a moments notice. You proclaim yourself as the superior race, while at your pathetic level of power you're equal to cannon fodder." She started to shake once I delivered these words with absolute disgust.
"Elias on another hand can actually do something, but for reasons unknown, to me, he's acting like a clown," I explained it further and it smashed her hard.
Issei stood in shock and it's the first time he can experience my real nature.
"I don't understand you. You could end us both with ease and yet you hold back! Why?" Elias asked me out in his lack of understanding.
"Because I want to enjoy it. I'm bored and tired of crushing ants in an instant. I met strong adversaries that could actually force me into tapping at my full potential, but that compared to the amount of cannon fodder I was forced to cut down proves it irrelevant." I lied, for the most part, I won't divulge that my gear can harm Issei and Asia at their current level.
Truth is that some of my battle maniac parts are seeping through me, not to mention I never cared for the fact that someone's weaker or not. I always crushed my foes with my absolute at the right moment. Holding back just for getting fun is suicidal and can prove disastrous once the opponent decides to abuse that fact.
My current predicament with Rias and the peerage holds me down and I don't want additional renown from the supernatural at the moment.
Not yet.
I continued my bash at him, for maybe it will make him wake up and give me some entertainment.
"When we first fought, you actually proved that you're capable and you have potential to grow, then suddenly you forgot about your weaknesses and did things that are supposed to be done by a different type of fighters." Let's see if your brain cells still work Elias.
"It hurts, but you're correct." Elias swallowed his pride and actually acknowledged my opinion with a mix of spite.
"Now scram before I change my mind." I gave him a chance to retreat with Raynare and Asia.
"Nero we need to save Asia!" Issei screamed at me, but he seemed to forget that she's held, hostage.
"Once the ritual tonight is complete, we'll crush you Reaper!" Raynare yelled at me with shattered remains of her pride and took off while Elias followed her.
The barrier is gone.
Issei ran at me and grabbed me by the collar. "Why! We could save her!" He's furious and I don't blame him, but...
"Are you blind, Issei? She was held hostage by Raynare. If I would try to fight further they would kill her and your efforts in saving her would be wasted." He needs to learn how to discern the situation he's at.
"We would kill them but at the cost of her life!" I yelled at him to further prove my point.
He smashed the ground with his fist in anger, he seemed to realize now.
"I'm so weak!" He cried out. "I'm a devil and yet I can't save a single person!" Oh?
"So? Train, gain experience and fight! What did you expect?!" I snapped at him since that was enough even by my book.
He watched me in a state of shock. "If you want power to save your friends than grasp yourself and smash your foes into bits!" I was far from done. I hate to watch people close to me descend into despair.
"If you want power then you also want to fight. Learn from your mistakes and grow! You need to sacrifice something in order for power Issei! You're no longer a plain high school boy, if you want to survive and accomplish your goals you need to train and fight!"
He stood at full height and I could see his eyes flash in new found resolve.
"I'll help you save her, but resolve yourself that even so, she can still die." Issei nodded with a grim visage. He's experiencing rapid changes due to his experiences and my influence.
It will end in her death, but for that Rias has her pieces. She's a strong piece with her healing powers so she won't stop herself. Not to mention she would do that rather out of care for Issei and her power would be a plain second factor.
"Also once the time comes, I'll train you personally so you can be a capable fighter." I resolved myself to help him by my hand.
"Why would you want to waste time on someone like me?" Issei asked me in his depressed state.
"Because you are a great person inside and you have potential which is waiting to be tapped at, also you'll be the first one to be ever trained by me. I will mold you into shape!" I announced with authority and I won't let him deny that.
"I can't deny it when you say it like that, Nero," Issei replied with a nervous smile, if he actually tried to understand me, then he should be aware that I will be merciless towards him.
"Good. If you ever try to pull off such a shitty scene in front of me ever again, I'll smash you into the ground! Is that clear?"
"Yes!" He acknowledged my view. Good!
"Let's go back to the club, we need to report back to Buchou," I told him what we should do now and he accepted so we started to move back towards Kuoh Academy.
(ORC Main Room)
We were back at the club and Issei started quite a shit-storm.
He earned a slap to the face and a lecture. I got to give him credit because he didn't blurt out that I want to help him.
Rias told him pointers that the pawn piece is one of the strongest figures if used right. You don't even know how much powerful it is in reality.
Akeno came to her and whispered something.
The purge of the crows is starting!
"I have something urgent to do. I'm leaving with Akeno, also Nero please come as well." Rias announced her aim and it surprised me. I can't lead the charge…
I wanted to plow through those priests like a mincer!
"Buchou we didn't finish tal-!" Issei yelled in surprise.
"Issei, even if you're promoted don't underestimate the strength of a fallen angel." She threw him a pointer and a bait. You want him to go there!
I stepped on the circle with them and I smirked at him. Issei seemed to catch on what she truly meant.
After that, I was teleported along with Akeno and Rias to the backside of the church.
And here we are.
This time a continuation towards Nero's relationship with Rias or rather its true beginning. The first meeting with the Student Council and his first stroll to town.
Nero wants to train Issei in the future for him to grow into a stronger being to handle the challenges the supernatural worlds throws at him and the start of the church skirmish.
He used one of the spells from his arsenal which is mentioned to be tough on the reserves and that it is. It's a last resort defence that can be used in a plethora of ways.
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