Darkness and Light, Into the Chaos!
"Everyone clear on the plan?" Kalin asked. They were in the Occult Research Club, meeting to discuss how to handle things with Ravel's parents. Rias nodded and Issei pumped his fist. "We have a month before the deadline, but I'd rather we all get trained up to make sure this doesn't go sideways. Agreed?"
"Agreed. We're good but we need some practice." Rias replied.
"Good, I'll coordinate training routines with you oever the next couple days. Start at the end of school this Friday?"
"Sounds good. I suggest everyone be ready. There's a break coming up so we'll be full taking advantage of it." Rias spoke to her peerage. Everyone nodded an affirmative before they left for their contracts. "So, how do you think we should train our peerages?"
"Oh, we're training with them." Kalin replied, taking a seat as Kuroka conjured up a notebook. "No point in them getting stronger if we don't."
"What do you mean? I am a Gremory-"
"And I'm sure that works on the strays, but an experienced devil like Riser or Lord Phenex isn't going to be intimidated. Besides, as you are right now I wouldn't even need my aura stealer magic to beat you." Kalin replied, making notes in the book. "If I can talk Koneko into it, Kuroka can train her in using Senjutsu. Issei will need someone to help him unlock Balance Breaker on his Boosted Gear."
"Don't just say something like that and ignore me!" Rias snapped, throwing a wave of destructive energy at the other king. Kalin batted it away without looking up. "But how?"
"Magic doesn't work on me, remember?" Kalin replied. "I may have to call in a favor to get some decent training for Akeno, and Asia's going to be a tough one to figure out a training regimen for. Sylvannas needs some work on her hand-to-hand combat since she relies on that bow of hers. Talia and Kiba can work together to sharpen their swordsmanship."
Rias wasn't too happy about being ignored and fired more bursts of energy, which Kalin batted away much like the first. "Damn." she hissed.
"You done with your temper tantrum?" Kalin asked mildly.
He quickly batted away a last burst of energy. "Now I'm done." Rias conceded. "I get what you mean. I can't rely on my Destruction magic or I'll end up losing everything if it fails me."
"Glad we understand each other." Kalin replied, handing over the notebook. "What do you think?"
Rias looked over the notes. "I think I can figure something out with Asia, and I don't know about Akeno using her heritage like that."
"She'll have to come to terms with it eventually. Just give her to Issei if she protests, I'm sure he can persuade her."
A few days later, the ORC and the Moon House left for the Gremory villa after saying good-bye to Issei's family.
And done. There was some Rias bashing, but you have to admit Kalin has a point. Anyway, R&R and see you next time!