Hello, everyone! I am sorry for lack of updates. After I posted last chapter, I was in the accident, so till the end of March I was in the hospital, actually. When I came home my head was in disarray. While I was in the hospital I had much time to think about something, quite some time I wanted to take a break from University, and lying in bed I came to conclusion that I should do it, so I took study leave and decided to go to army. So here I am with my tenth chapter. At 13th April I will go to medical health check where it will be determined which forces I will join. I don't know yet when I specifically will leave my home, so until then I will try to update everyday and after that I will leave for a year. I am trully sorry. I really wanted to do things right with this fic, I really don't like unfinished fics myself, but this matter was on my mind very long time, even before idea of this fic was born in my mind. I apologise before my readers who took liking in my story, who didn't , they will not give a damn :) I know that there will be not so many people, maybe even none, who will wait for continuation for one year, but I hope for the better :) Thank you for your patience. Enjoy :)

When Rias and company were approaching the school, they saw that Issei was going towards them.

"What are you doing here, Issei?" Red-haired girl asked.

"I decided to do a visit to ORC, but you all were not there, so now I am on my way home." Issei answered calmly, light smile on his face.

"Ooh, so that's why. I am sorry, there had been some club matters that required our immediate attention." Rias said apologetically. "But now when we are done, maybe you will come with us to ORC, if you are not very busy right now, of course?" Her tone of speech was very gentle and polite, Rias didn't know who Issei was and what he was capable of, so she tried to be careful around him, to befriend him, as she was in desperate need of allies.

"Rias-buchou, you don't need to be so polite, after all I am a member of your club already, so I will listen to you. If you want me to come with you, of course I will go." Issei answered with wide smile. "Isn't it a good fortune that we met?"

"Yes, of course it is." Redhead answered and all ORC members went to the club building.

'He seems nice and polite, but why do I feel so uneasy around him, why it felt like he pitied me when he was talking that I am president of the club and he must obey?' this kind of thoughts occupied Rias' mind on the way to the old building. 'Is it because he said that he can handle us with ease? We don't know nothing about him, yet I have a feeling that he is not lying saying this.'

Other members of the club thought about event with angel and stray devil, which they witnessed not so long ago. They had mixed feelings about this, they saw what this angel is capable of, he completely erased stray devil in a single move, though it was good for them, that someone took care of this matter for them, they didn't know if this angel was not their enemy like he said. Because of this thoughts road to the clubroom was silent.

"Issei-kun, so why did you come today to the ORC? It is Sunday, school is not working." Akeno asked suddenly brightly smiling. Two of them were slightly behind other three.

"I thought that devils have no free days, so I decided to come to establish some kind of relationship with all of you, befriend you, if you willing, do some kind of club activity maybe." Issei said returning a smile.

"Ara ara, it is so nice of you, Issei-kun." Akeno grabbed his hand so it was between her big breasts. "You are so thoughtful to come here at your day-off to participate in club life." Black-haired girl said to Issei, then she leaned closer to his ear and whispered "Be sure that I really want to establish some kind of relationship with you." Word "really" was specifically distinguished.

"Oooh, she is really something, brat." Voice in the Issei's head spoke suddenly.

'Yeah, I can see.'

Issei of course didn't expect such boldness from her, but he was not pushover either, so he turned his face to hers, leaned his head so their cheeks were almost touching each other's and whispered to her ear in the same manner. "I'm really looking forward to it, Akeno-senpai." Last two words were spoken in special, lustful tone.

Akeno's face turned red, she didn't think that this guy would answer her in such manner. There were no one in the school who didn't fall for her charm, usually male students would almost faint when she speaks with them and yet this guy actually made her feel week in the knees with his aggressiveness. Akeno didn't know that for nine years already Issei everyday saw the most beautiful angel of Heaven, so his capability to resist women's charm was quite strong. Black-haired girl immediately let go of his hand and turned her red face from his. Issei was pleased with her reaction. 'Two can play this game, Akeno-senpai.' He thought.

Couple of minutes later group of students reached ORC building. They entered the clubroom and sat on the couches. Koneko took a bowl with sweets and began to eat them one after another.

"I'll bring some tea." Akeno said and left the room still red-faced. Rias saw her face, but she didn't know what was the cause of it. She could guess that it was something connected to Issei, as the two of them were walking together behind them, but what it was specifically, she couldn't tell. Then Rias looked at Issei and saw his beaming smile.

"Is there a problem, Rias-buchou?" Issei asked when he noticed that she was looking at him.

"No, it's nothing, Issei-kun." Red-haired girl answered. "So, what we are going to do?"

"I thought you have something in mind since you asked me to come with you." Issei said.

"Well, since club matters were handled earlier, I would like to know you better." Rias spoke calmly. "You know pretty much everything about us, but we know pretty much nothing about you."

"It is not true, Rias-buchou, I think that you know my biography very well already." Issei chuckled. At that moment Akeno entered the room with silver tray. She put it on the table and poured tea in cups.

"Its official variant, yeah, this I know. But I would like to know unofficial one, Issei-kun. Like how you know about devils, how you can tell that Akeno is half devil and half fallen angel, that Koneko is nekomata, and that Kiba has sacred gear?"

"Well, let's say, it is inner voice." Issei said and took a sip from the cup. "As for my real life story, it is not very different from what you already know except USA part. Though I am not willing to tell you the truth. Yet. For now, you can be sure, that we are not enemies, but friends, if you want to be friends, of course. As you can say, I have my own reasons to come back here. So I am willing to help you with different matters to show my good intentions. As for joining your peerage, this will not happen. I can tell that you desperately trying to gain powerful members and I am really sorry that Sekiryuutei died, but I really can't be the one joining you."

"Sekiryuutei? What are you talking about?" Rias asked.

"Don't try to fool me, Rias-buchou. I am sure that you know that Goro Shigeru was the wielder of the Boosted Gear, don't you?" Issei said and took another sip. He didn't wait for answer and continued. "Of course, you are. You trying to know something about me, yet you are not openhearted yourself, you didn't even introduce me to the last member of your club."

Everyone in the room was speechless, they were stupefied about Issei's knowledge. Even Rias learned that Goro had Boosted Gear only when she tried to resurrect him as devil, they knew that he had some sacred gear but didn't know which one specifically. And yet, Issei knew, he even knew about another member of the ORC. Though he said that he is a friend, they felt uneasy.

"How do you know this?" It was everything that Rias could ask.

"Well, I have my sources, Rias-buchou." Issei answered calmly.

"So, if you are so well-informed, can you tell something about fallen angels which came to this town recently?"

"I thought you are fully aware why they are here since they killed Goro."

"So you even know this, ha?"

"Of course, I am. I even know that they have nun in their hands with Twilight Healing. Though it is not their main purpose for being here, I think."

"Twilight Healing?" Rias gasped in astonishment.

"Yeah, that's right. She was exiled from the Church for helping one of your kind, so fallen angels laid their hands on her."

Rias tried to comprehend what she heard. 'Twilight Healing could be good addition to my peerage. But going against fallen angels is dangerous. Though it is my territory and I must protect it, I can't act rashly.'

Issei saw Rias' face, her thoughts were obvious for him.

"I know what you are thinking about, Rias-buchou." Issei chuckled. "But it is dangerous to go against them, there are strong fallen angels. Besides, I think there is someone in town who will take care of this matter before you."

"What do you mean, Issei-kun?" Rias asked. "Are you talking about angel?"

"Oh, you know about him already? Interesting."

"Yeah, we met couple of times. He is powerful, he said he is not enemy and I hope that he doesn't lying. Do you know him or anything about him?"

"As far as I know, he doesn't. And no, I don't know much about him, only that he was sent here to resolve matter with fallen angels. So if you are after the nun, you should hurry."

"Well, even if I am after her, I can't act rashly, besides, this nun could cooperate with them on her own will, I can't make someone to become member of my peerage against their will."

'She seems not so bad actually. She is not so arrogant for someone of her bloodline, she treats he servants well, as I can see. We can be friends indeed, I think.'

"So, is that all you wanted to know, Rias-buchou?"

"I think it is enough for one day, we can continue tomorrow."

"Actually, I would like to ask Issei-san about a favor." Kiba said suddenly.

"What is it, Kiba-san?" Issei asked him.

"I'd like to spar with you, with the swords." Kiba answered politely.

"Well, I think I can grant you this wish, though I am not so good at the sword play." Issei said, small smile on his lips.

"It doesn't matter, Issei-san, I just want to estimate my own skills against someone new."

"I see. When you want to do this? I don't have a sword right now."

"It is not a problem; these two bokkens will do." Kiba said and two wooden swords appeared in his hands. Then everyone left the room and went outside.

"Well, shall we begin?" Issei asked.

"Yes, indeed." Kiba said and rushed forward. His movements were fast; in no time he was right before Issei. Kiba began his spree of quick slashes, his hits were precise and strong, though expression on his face was not one of a joy. It was because Issei parried all his slashes and stabs with one hand and it infuriated Kiba, who was usually very calm. Couple minutes ago this guy said that he was not good at sword play, yet he fought with Kiba with such ease using only one hand. After two minutes of the duel Rias' knight was sweating already, he tried to do at least one successful strike, yet he couldn't. The three who were watching the fight were surprised. They didn't expect that Issei will be so good at swords, Kiba, who were taught by one of the best swordsmen in the Underworld, wasn't able to land even one hit on the new member of ORC, and Kiba, in their impression was very good at swords, so that meant that Issei was way better than him, though he said that he was not. At some moment, when knight wanted to do another strike, Issei vanished from his view, then appeared behind his back and hit Kiba on the back with wide side of his sword, actually slapping him with it and not hitting. That made Kiba more furious, his strikes became more strong, but at the same time less precise. Then Issei repeated this move another dozen of times, his hits were pointed at the different places of Kiba's body, such as shoulders, thighs and back of the head. These strikes were not particularly strong, they didn't hurt Kiba physically, more like mentally, it was like spar between master and student where the first taught the second how to use sword and hit him for wrong moves. Kiba was on the verge of bursting, everyone saw it clearly, Issei saw it too, obviously, so he decided to end this battle. After another slash from his opponent Issei vanished again then appeared on the side with his sword at Kiba's neck.

"I think we can call it a day." Issei said calmly. "Thank you Kiba-san for this practice, it was long time since I used a sword."

Actually, Issei didn't want to show off, but he sensed this superiority in Kiba's words earlier, he sensed his desire to show his skills before someone they didn't know and were pretty unsure of that someone's skills. This battle should have given them some confidence in their strength. So Issei decided that he should show them, that he is the power that they should consider, it will ease his job later.

"Well, is that all for today, Rias-buchou?" Issei asked.

"Yeah, since this duel ended, you free to go." Rias answered. "I hope you will come by tomorrow."

"Of course, I will. Later." He said and left.

After that ORC members went to the clubroom. Some time there was silence, only Koneko's quiet munching was heard.

"So, how was it, Kiba?" Rias asked her knight suddenly.

"Well, how can I describe it. It was like I was fighting my master when I was only beginner, I felt like he was playing with me, when I thought that my strike will reach him, he would parry it or evade, my speed is no match for his, he had hit me wherever and whenever he wanted, yet I was not able to lay a single strike. I thought that my skill at swordsmanship was unparalleled among someone of my age, it seems I was wrong, this guy is pretty much on another level. I don't know who taught him and for how long, but that someone taught him really, really well." Kiba answered to her. "If his words were true, and he is not so good with swords, I don't really want to know how good he is at whatever weapon he uses."

"Don't feel down, Kiba. It's not that you are bad, it is him, who are very good." Rias tried to console him.

"I hope so, Rias-buchou. I don't want to let you down; I will train harder to become stronger."

"Of course, you will. I believe in you."

"Thank you, Rias-buchou."

"So, what we learned today? Issei has very good sources of information, he knows pretty much everything we know and even more, though he shared this information with us, which is a good sign. There are fallen angel with Twilight Healing in their possession, and there is some angel, who can evaporate stray devil in one move, besides he is after this fallen angels, which leave us not so much time if we want this nun with us. It is a pity that we still don't know Issei's source of power, he concealing it really well, I can't sense nothing from him." Rias said, concluding this day's events.

"And he is quite assertive and bold." Akeno muttered to herself, her face is slightly red.

"What?" Rias asked her Queen.

"Ah? No, it's nothing, Rias." Black haired girl replied.

"Okay, if you say so, Akeno. Then that's all for today, all dismissed."

"Yes. Rias-buchou." All three said in union.

That's it, guys. I hope tomorrow nothing will stop me from posting new chapter for you. LA4N10 is out :)