Hahaha! Hello! Hello! How do you?!
Me I'm fine! I'm perfectly fine! I just got A for an exam so i perfectly fine!
Nyahahaha
Anyway i has receive some opinion from everyone and i put decision though i don't know are you agree or not
Ise Harem : Rias, Akeno, Irina, Ravel, Kuroka, Kunou
Kai Harem : Asia, Sona, Xenovia, Koneko, Rossweisse(Let be realistic she will more attracted to him rather than Ise), Le Fay
Kai affinities is Fire and Lightning like a certain Uchiha!
Here the technique he will learn
Fire :
Goryuuka no Jutsu (Grear Dragon Fire Technique)
Hosenka no Jutsu (Phoenix Sage Fire Technique)
Goka Mekkyaku (Great Fire Annihilation)
Ligthning
Chidori (And various version of it)
Raiton no Yorou (Lightning Release Armor)
Gian (False Darkness)
Anyway let begin to the story!
Chapter 10. Searching for Holy Sword
Kai POV
I was standing at the place where we were practicing for the ball tournament. Kiba was standing a bit away from me. And Irina and Xenovia were standing in front of us. Enveloping us and our surroundings was a barrier made from red aura. The other members were looking at us from outside the barrier.
"Then let's start."
Xenovia and Irina then remove their robe revealing black tight battle outfit. And i must say it was too tight...
Xenovia remove the bandage on her sword while Irina swords turn into Katana and i have to say Excalibur Mimic is kind of cool
"…Are you laughing?"
Kiba was laughing so much that it looked weird. A smile that made the atmosphere cold. There wasn't any trace of the refreshing smile he usually has. I expect no less from him. Even i will go like that if i experience what he was past
"Yeah. The thing I wanted to defeat and destroy appeared right in front of me. I'm happy. Fufufu, I had even heard that by being close to a devil and a dragon, "powers" would gather. But for me to encounter it this early."
Ah yes its true. After all i also one of people who got lured by Nii-san dragon power
"…"Sword Birth", huh. The possessor can create any demonic-sword they imagine in their head. It's unique among the Demonic-sword related Sacred Gears… I heard that there was a "subject" that avoided from being disposed by the "Holy-sword Project"… Is that you?"
Kiba didn't answer Xenovia's question. He just directed his killing intent towards her.
"Kai-kun"
I turn to see Irina and she seems has troubled face but i keep my face calm
"When I met the boy that I haven't seen for so long, and he turned into a devil… I was shocked." She said in desperated tone "But to learn that his brother that was i seen as model figure is alliance of devil.. It bring me more shock"
She see me like that? I narrowed my eyes at her word. Well sorry for disappointed you then
"What trick has destiny played on us! I went to England because I found out that I can use holy-swords, and I thought that I could be a representative of God! Aaah, this also must be a trial that God has given me! The land that I haven't been back in for so long! A harsh destiny where my childhood friend has turned into a devil and the other become his alliance! The way time moves is harsh! But by moving forward, I will turn into someone with the true belief towards God! Now Kai-kun! I will give judgment to you with this Excalibur! Amen!"
I only give him hard and long look.. It clearly said "Your word are appreciated but please don't talk like that in front of me or you will suffer the consequences"
Decide to hear enough a 4 holy swords appear behind me before it launched to Irina
Irina eyes widened before she flipped and dodge the sword. I quickly channel chakra string on the sword. I move my hand and the swords slowly floating again and charge to her
Irina block the swords and parry them all before she look into me with surpris eyes
"An ability to make Holy Swords... I've heard the Sacred Gear that possess such ability" She said while i merely keep my gaze calm
"The power of Excalibur are impressive.. As expected from legendary holy sword though it only fragments" I commented. I do want to pull out my holy swords but i afraid i will have problem with Kiba. He willing to acccept my ability to create holy sword because it was Sacred Gear
"Kai-kun.. That amazing one was your ability. If you follow me to England surely you will become great exorcist" Irina said
"And become cold to Asia like you all? No thanks. I love my current life" I said coolly as i summon 3 swords above me and launch it toward her again
Irina clicked her tongue before she dodged and dash to me. It was reasonable since i still not move an inch from place where i stand
She give me horizintal slash. I merely sidestepped and dodge the attack with calm expression. She process by give me multiply slash but i keep dodge it with calm. I can use Sharingan to dodge more easy but i'm not the one who depend on my eyes
Irina seems annoyed she can't hit me. Despite her best effort i can tell she aren't bad but she still has long way to go
"Hold still!" She pouted
"That's not what you should say to your enemy" I said as i dodged another of her slash. I quickly dashed in front of her, caught her guard off and rise my hand then give flick on her forehead make her stumble a bit
"And what is the meaning of that?!" She yelled as she intent to slash me again while i keep my gaze calm and jumped and flipped in air to dodge her attack before i land with soft thump on ground
But suddenly the entire ground is shooking. I turn and see Xenovia Excalibur hit the ground and make a quite large crater
"This is my Excalibur. It can destroy anything that comes its way. It's not called "Excalibur" for nothing."
Excalibur Destruction, quite power.. As expected from the most destructive among Excalibur Fragments. Kiba made a bitter expression when he saw that.
"…Such a destructive power when it isn't a real Excalibur. So destroying all 7 swords will be a difficult path."
His eyes hadn't lost the colour of hatred yet. While i inwardly scoffed with his current condition he won't be able to destroy one sword
"Geez! I'm all covered in dirt because you destroyed the ground, Xenovia!"
Irina wiped the dirt off her clothes while complaining.
"But. It's about time to settle this now!"
She pointed her sword at me and dashed towards me. While i fall into Battojutsu stance. When she about to slash me i quickly blur away then appear on her side with normal holy-swords on my hand and pointed to her back
"Ryuukansen (Dragon Coiling Flash). If this real battle you already die" I whispered to her ear make her shiver. She then turn and slash me but i merely take step back and dodge it with calm expression
"Gaha!"
I turn to see Kiba fell onto the ground after he vomited from his mouth.
"Even if it's not a hit with the blade, that hit just now will be enough to stop you from standing for a while."
Xenovia glared at Kiba once, and turned around.
"…Wa…wait!"
Kiba reached his hands towards her, but everyone here knew that the match was over for him. Xenovia approach me and look into Irina
"You haven't finish yet?" She asked
"Kai-kun was good. He is on whole different levelt" Irina defended and Xenovia gaze turn to me
"Kiba" I yelled make him who laying in ground turn to me "This is how your fight sword with rock"
I get into Battojutsu stance and my eyes sharpened
"2 vs 1? You do know that we wield Excalibur while you only hold ordinary holy-swords correct?" Xenovia remarked
"Why don't you two test it?" I challenged as my eyes turn into Sharingan. Both duo glare to me before they nod to each other
They dashed to me at the same time from 2 side.
"Ryuukansen : Arashi (Dragon Coiling Flash : Storm)" I unleash my Katana and do full roll slash on ground make dust appear and cover my track
Xenovia and Irina stop in their track seeing this while observe the dust. Suddenly 6 swords launched forward from the dust 3 to Xenovia while 3 to Irina
Xenovia rise her huge sword and blocked the attack while Irina parry one of them and dodge the rest
I jumped away to Irina who just dodge my sword and unleash my Katana then give her diagonal slash but she block it. I spin in air then give her toe kick, she try to block it with her forearm but it too strong and send her away few feet
I quickly step side and dodge diagonal slash fro Xenovia then jump away to dodge her horizontal slash. Flipped in air, i land before dash again to her. She prepare to strike but just when she about to slash me i quickly blur away from existence make her eyes widened in surprise. Well in her eyes i blur away but in reality i spin to the left with fast speed, it the same trick like in Basketball
I appear on her left with and give horizontal slash to her face but she manage to dodge it by jump back few feet. I then notice Irina dashed to me from behind so i quickly spun and turn to her when she close enough
"Ryuumeisen (Dragon Howl Flash)" I sheathed my sword quickly and send a quick sonic sound to her ear make her flinched. NOW!
I quickly slash her forearm with my Katana that still sheathed make her loss her grip to excalibur before i kick the sword away
"Ryuusoosen (Dragon Nest Flash)" I give multiple hit to her stomach and chest make Irina gasped for breath and fall to her knee
"Irina!" Xenovia yelled and charge to me. I jump away from Xenovia slash and flipped in ground before charged to her
She attempt to do diagonal slash to me but i jumped and summon 6 swords then pin Excalibur with side of it hilt make Xenovia eyes widened for moment as she try to move Excalibur. I landed behind her, grip my sword tightly and dashed to her who just manage to remove Excalibur from ground and turn to me
SWOOSH!
At instant i already behind her with my Katana still sheathed. I place my Katana to my hips again
"One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nine! Kuzuryuusen! (Nine-Headed Dragon Flash)" I exclaimed as i hit her head, right shoulder, right arm center, right arm bottom, groin area, left arm bottom, left arm center, left shoulder
With that Xenovia began to coughed blood and drop the Excalibur then fall to the ground. Then the barrier got unsealed
"To destroy the weapon, you must strike the wielder. Not the weapon" I said coldly before turn around and help Xenovia stand. Xenovia look at me with clear confused face but i ignore it
"Why?" She asked weakly
"Am i need reason to help someone?" I asked back and she didn't reply after that "Asia. Heal them please!" I said as i see Asia and the other approaching me. I turn to Irina who sit in ground with pain expression
"Sorry for hitting you too hard" I said
"If you want to apologize do it to Xenovia. You hit her pretty hard" Irina giggled while i chuckle a little
"Eh? So you can laugh" She said in teased tone make me karate chop her head once
"I'm a human Irina-san not a robot. Beside i did that since she the one who comment about Asia" I said as i help her stand
"E-Eh? I thought it was because you never know her like me... You going to do the same with me if i bad mouth Asia-san aren't you?" She said nervously
"Hn!"
That was all i reply and answer she got. I then drag her to Asia who still heal Xenovia
"Way to go little bro!" Nii-san slap my back make me smirked a bit
"Its nothing. You also can do that if you want after all. You are the legendary Sekiryuutei" I joked
"Sekiryuutei? The owner of Boosted Gear Longinus?" Irina exclaimed with surprise while i mentally slap my head for saying that
"Just great shining knight. You blow my cover" Nii-san said in sarcasm
"Well sorry for that. I slipped out" I said sheepishly
"And to think we will meet one in here.." Xenovia remarked
"Trust me you will find many interesting thing in here" I replied with sigh little
"K-Kai-san! A-Are you also need healing?" Asia asked me
"No. I'm not, thank you" I said simply
"Sempai are pretty strong" Koneko pointed
"No I'm not. I'm outsmarted them that's all" I said as i glance to Xenovia and Irina who just finish brush dirt from their robe "They underestimated me. If they more serious my last trick to Xenovia won't work.. And also Xenovia was in rage with me"
Xenovia glare to me hearing this before she grunted and wore her robe again
"Since you defeat me consider this information as gift. "Vanishing dragon" has already awakened."
I can tell Nii-san shocked and confused expression when hearing that. Xenovia turn to Nii-san and look into him with stoic expression
"You will meet him eventually, i don't know how good are you but even if you at same level with your brother you still can't win"
Xenovia just said that and left after picking her stuff.
"Wait for me Xenovia. Bye bye Kai-kun! I want rematch next time! And Ise-kun. Tell me whenever you want to get judged. Amen." Irina winked while smile to us before following Xenovia and leave
"Sempai you are very strong" Koneko praised me while massage my back
Currently me, Asia, Koneko and Nii-san was sit in ground. Koneko massage my back in order to make me relax, something that i find strange but i must say she has good hand for massage
"Thank but i'm not that good... Anyway i must say Koneko-san you hassss ahh good hand for massage" I moaned a little when she hit the spot. Damn! I can getting used with this! Koneko behind me hearing this blushing and keep massaging me
"Thanks sempai" Koneko said shyly earned glare from Asia while Nii-san seems jealous
"Hey Kai. If i fight with one of them is there chance for me to win?" He asked me make me blinked
"Nii-san. Your level already above them. Though you have to be careful since one slash from them will be fatal for youuuaahh" I gasped again damn! I can hear sound PLOP from my joint! Ahh it feels good!
"Do you like this sempai?" Koneko asked
"Y-Yes. A little down Koneko-san" I replied while relax my body
"H-Hai.." Koneko stammered a bit
"K-Kai-san d-do you want me to massage you too?" Asia asked me
"No thanks Asia. Koneko-san here is do good job. She are Rook that's why she has stronger hand and gooood in this" I replied with moan a little again. By Asia expression i can see she seems jealous. Oh great what did i do to deserve this? Women are troublesome
"Hold on! Yuuto!"
I heard Rias voice. When I looked, there was Kiba who seemed like he was trying to leave and an angry Rias
"I won't forgive you if you leave me! You are the "Knight" of the Gremory group. I will also be troubled if you turn into an "exiled". Wait this instant!"
"…I was able to run away from there, thanks to my comrades. That's why I have to put their regrets into my demonic-swords…"
After saying that Kiba disappeared.
"Yuuto…Why…?"
I then cast a glance to Nii-san who seems also sad seeing Rias expression. He cast a glance to me and i nodded. I know what the mean of that look
Later
"So you want to help Kiba?" I asked as i leaned on my chair. Currently Nii-san was in my room. We talked about what we should do about Kiba. I didn't have problem with that actually
"Yes. Xenovia did said [The Church decided that it would be better to eliminate all the Excaliburs rather than letting them be used by the Fallen-Angels. Our minimum objective is to get the Excaliburs away from the Fallen-Angels.] So maybe we can ask their permission to destroy the sword" Nii-san answered
"You do realise this was dangerous game you play right? Not only you danger yourself from Rias-sempai but you also can cause international problem since you stick your nose to church problem" I said in stern tone but Nii-san not flinched and keep his gaze to me
"I know Kai. I'm stupid but i'm not that stupid-"
"Really?" I deadpanned
"Don't interrupt me! Anyway, i don't want Kiba become exiled. I has seen what stray devil did and i won't let Kiba become one of them. He was my friend! Like hell i would let him become one of those trash!" Nii-san declared
"You seems care a lot to Kiba" I commented and he blushed
"I-Its not like that! B-Buchou will be sad if he become stray too!" He protested
"You are what people said Tsundere" I deadpanned before tilted my head and dodge the pillow that he throwed toward me
"Shut up. You not need to said it aloud" He growled with little blush appear on his face while i only chuckle
"Maa. Maa. Its okay if only once right? I'm not often joking so let me enjoy it" I chuckled
"Unfornately your jokes are humorless. What kind of person who excuse himself with [I got lost in road of life] when they late!" Nii-san yell to me
"A person who kind, handsome, talented, and cool. Unlike someone who pervert, useless, enemy of the woman and watching DvD porn for 2 years alone because he not popular" I said with smirk and titled my head again to dodge another pillow
"I hate you so much when you act like this" He grumbled make me laugh
"Oh come on. Its not often i able to relax. Hold it for me will you?" I laughed while Nii-san only grunted though i can see he smiled a bit
"Anyway. Since obviously we won't look for them by ourselves. Who other candidate you have in your mind?" I asked
"I was thinking to recruit Saji. You know Sona-Kaichou Pawn" He answered and i nodded
"Ah yes. The secretary who has crush on Sona-sempai. He often glare to me when i spent my time with Sona-sempai not i care though" I said as i recall Saji glaring at me when i talk with Sona
"Well now i notice. It seems you close to Sona-Kaichou. Mann Kai you surrounded by many girl. Sona-Kaichou, Asia, Koneko who next?" He said jealously
"I don't want to hear that from someone who got adored so much by Rias-sempai and Akeno-sempai" I replied "Anyway! We out from topic here. So Saji then.. Only we 3 then?"
"Yes. I don't want to ask many people. Buchou will notice if i do that" Nii-san laugh sheepishly and i nodded
"If you say so then" I said. Nii-san nodded back before he leave from room. I rub my temple for moment.. This is going to become troublesome
Suddenly i see my Kuoh Blazer is glowing. I narrowed my eyes and walk to it. I notice it not the blazer that glowing but something inside it so i extend my hand to the pocket and pull it out
It was the card that Le Fay give me. I quickly channel magic to the card and suddenly a visage of Le Fay appear
"K-Kai-san! Thank goodness you answer it! I having hard time contacting you!" She said in relief
"Le Fay-dono? What's wrong?" I asked
"Look! I don't have much time! But hear this. If you hear something about Hero Faction whatever happen don't join them! They are group of human that want to eliminate every race except human" Le Fay said in panic
"A human that want to eliminate every race?" I repeated in shock. There are group like that?! B-But there's no way a human will able to do that right?! Even if it possessor of Longinus! Human not strong race after all! I mean yeah there are few human strong but to eliminate the entire race is impossible!
"Yes. And by your expression you must be doubt it. Don't! What i told you is the truth. They are strong no doubt about that even Onii-sama can't beat their leader! The main member of them at least can fight on par with Onii-sama! They want to recruit you seeing your ability. And they will do anything and anyway to recruit you" Le Fay said again
Anything and anyway? And it leader is stronger than Arthur? The member also on par with Arthur?! What the hell?! I don't know my existence attract something dangerous like that! This is will become problem!
But wait... Something is missing here
"Le Fay-dono as much i appreciate your warning but how could you know about this?" I asked skeptically. Le Fay seeing my respond seems beconm panic and wave her hand
"Err.. Err. Its because.. Ah! I can't tell you now someone coming! Just believe in me! Bye bye!" Le Fay said quickly
"Wait! Le Fay-dono!" I called but the visage suddenly blur away and she gone
What the hell?
I put my card on table and lay on bed immediately
An organization... If i recall the only organization that will become enemy is Khaos Brigade... Are this organization related with it? More importantly how could Le Fay know about it?
Does she also got invited before? There's big chance for that but... There's small chance she was member of Khaos Brigade already so she know about Hero Faction...
This is bad.. Veeery bad... What should i do?
Damn it... Damn to the hell!
Next day
"It suppose to be only Saji-san right?" I asked
"Y-Yeah.." Nii-san said nervously
"Then why. Koneko-san also come?" I deadpanned seeing Koneko holding Nii-san shirt tightly
Nii-san only laugh nervously while rub his head. I should know it will be better if i the one who call Saji since i better in stealth. Sighing i rub my temple and gesture the three of them to sit
"Aaaaa. And? What was the reason for calling me?" Saji asked as he take seat and sit
"…He's right. What were you three trying to do?" Koneko asked as she take seat beside me. Nii-san take seat beside Saji and clear his throat
"I'm going to ask Shidou Irina and Xenovia to give me permission to destroy the holy-sword Excaliburs." Nii-san declared make Saji and Koneko eyes widened
"Nooooooooo! I'm going home!" Saji screaming instantly and trying to run away but me and Koneko hold his shirt
"I will help as well. It's about Yuuto-sempai, right?" Koneko said instantly to Nii-san with calm expression
As expected of Koneko, she also care to Kiba. Saji on the other hand turned blue and tried to run away immediately. Unfortunately for him Koneko and me caught him instantly
"Hyoudou! Why me!? It's your group's problem, right!? I belong to the House of Sitri! I shouldn't take part in this! Not at all!" Saji argued to Nii-san
"Don't say that Saji. The only Devil that I know who seems willing to help me is you." Ise-nii shot back
"Bullshit! There's no way that I will help youuuu! I'm going to get killed! I'm going to get killed by Kaichouuuuu!" Saji said in fear while i only sighed
"I know what you mean Saji-san. While Rias-sempai is kind and strict. Sona-sempai was strict and strict. I often playing chess with her" I replied
"Kai! You understand my position! So let me go!" Saji pleaded
"Sorry Saji-san. But if i let you go, Nii-san and Koneko-san will maul me. It better if you the one get mauled rather than me" I said stoically make him crying anime tears but few minute later Nii-san manage to convince him to join us though i don't know how. We currently in middle of town searching for Irina and Xenovia
"Hey Koneko-chan. You know that Kiba is a victim of the "Holy-sword Project" and also harbours a grudge towards Excalibur, right?" Nii-san asked to her and Koneko nodded at his question.
"When Irina and Xenovia came to us, they said this."
[The Church decided that it would be better to eliminate all the Excaliburs rather than letting them be used by the Fallen-Angels. Our minimum objective is to get the Excaliburs away from the Fallen-Angels.]
"So in other words they have to destroy the stolen Excaliburs or retrieve them, right?"
"…Yes. That's right."
"That's why I thought we could help them retrieve those. By making Kiba the main person. Three swords were stolen, so they won't mind if we retrieve or break one of them."
"…You want Yuuto-sempai to overcome Excalibur and to fulfill his wish, right?"
Nii-san nodded at Koneko question and Koneko turn to me
"You agree with this Kai-sempai?" She asked me
"I'm agree of course. If i let my stupid big brother do this alone the result will be chaos" I said with scowl make Nii-san glare to me
"Hey! I'm not that bad!" He protested
"Yes you are" Koneko and me said at the same time make him cringed
"I hate you Kai" He glare to me with tears on his eyes while i only smirked
"Your love is appreciated" I smirked make him growled "Anyway there's a chance the negotiation later will be fail and it will become fight. If it become like that i want you two run Saji-san, Koneko-san. Nii-san and me more than enough to handle them"
"Let me run nowwww! That's the worst! I'd get killed by Kaichou if I do something like destroying the Excaliburs without her permission! She will definitely torture meeeeee!" Saji said in panic while crying make me sweatdropped
"Maybe the negotiation will be a success. If that happens, then I want you to help me." Nii-san assured Saji
"Uwaaaaaa! That's so irresponsible! I'll die! I'd definitely get killed!"
Koneko and me only sighed watching the scene before we turn to each other and shrugged then continue our search
20 minutes later
"This is pathetic..." I deadpanned seeing the scene in front of me
"Please give blessings to the lost lamb-"
"Please give charity to us on behalf of the father in heaven!"
We found them easily. There were two girls wearing white robes, praying on the road. People walking past them were giving them odd glances.
"How can this be? This is the reality of the developed country of Japan? That's why I don't like countries that don't have the smell of our beliefs."
"Don't say that, Xenovia. We lost all the money we had. So we have to rely on charity from these heretics or else we can't get food, you know? Aaah, we can't even buy a single loaf of bread!"
"Hmph. It all happened because you bought that fake looking painting."
Xenovia pointed at a painting of a saint that was drawn really badly. What the heck? Does they got tricked?!
"What are you saying? This painting has the drawing of someone who looks like a saint! That's what the person in the exhibition said as well!"
"Then do you know who the person in the drawing is? I certainly don't."
So do i... Whoever drawing this definitely mocked the art of drawing!
"…I think it's…Saint…Peter…?"
"Don't mess around. Saint Peter wouldn't look like this."
"No, he must have looked like this! I'm sure about it!"
"Aaah, why did my partner have to be someone like you…God, is this also a trial?"
"Hey don't hold your head down. You really get depressed when you are down, don't you."
"Shut up! That's why the Protestants are called heretics! You guys have different beliefs than us Catholics! Show more respect to the saints!"
"What! What's wrong, it is Catholicism where they still abide by the old law!"
"What did you say, heretic?"
"What did you say, heretic!?"
Those two started to argue by banging their heads against each other…
RUMBLE.
Then we heard the sound of their stomachs rumble when we were a distance away from them. The two of them dropped onto the ground with their stomachs rumbling.
"…First of all, let's do something to fill our stomachs. Or else it's not a matter of retrieving the Excaliburs." Xenovia suggested
"…You are right. Do you want to get money from the heretics by threatening them? I think God will forgive us if we threaten the heretics." Irina replied with weak voice
"Do you plan to attack the shrine? Or do you plan to steal their offertory box? Don't do either. Let's use our swords to put on a performance. It's an international entertainment that works in every country."
"That's an excellent idea! If we can cut fruits with our Excaliburs, then we can gather cash!"
"Well, we don't have fruits. It can't be helped. Let's cut that picture." Xenovia said as she raise her sword
"No! You can't cut this down!"
Is these two really the girl that i fight yesterday? Clearly its not... Haaahhh
"Let me handle this Nii-san" I sighed and approaching them "Irina-san, Xenovia-san"
Both of them turn to me and i can see hungry clearly on their eyes
"Ah? Kai-kun why you here?" Irina asked me
"Me and Nii-san want to eat. Do you two want to join us?" I offered
""Okay"" Both of them answered straight away
"Delicious! Japanese cuisine is delicious!"
"Yes, yes! This is it! This is the taste of the food of my homeland!"
Irina and Xenovia started to fill their stomachs with the food they ordered at a family restaurant. The one who paying them is me. Nii-san and Koneko actually want to help me but i reject it since i have enough money
"Hey Kai. Where you get this much money?" Nii-san asked me while eating
"I'm realistic person Nii-san. Whenever i beat robber or criminals i make them pay me 10 times of amount the people their rob. I give half of them to the victim while i take the half of it for myself" I said calmly while chewing Taiyaki and drink tea
"10 times?" Nii-san exclaimed with shock and i nodded
"Yes. All of them from drug seller, criminals and robbers. I have 800.000 Yen on my bank currently" I answered and Nii-san face become anime shock
"Phew. Now I'm calm. It's the end of the world to get helped by a Devil and heretic." Xenovia said
"Hey. We are treating you to food and that's what you say?" Nii-san retorted while i only sighed
"Pheeeew! Thank you for the meal. Aaaah God, please give charity to these Devils." Irina said while using her cross.
"""Auu!"""
At that moment Nii-san got a headache. The same thing happened to Koneko and Saji so they were touching their head as well. I only look at the scene with smirk
"Ah, I'm sorry. I did it without thinking." Irina smiled with a cute face
"No problem. No hurt in here" I said while the trio devil glare at me
Xenovia drank a cup of water and took a deep breath. She then asked.
"So, why did you come to us?"
Straight to the point i see.. Well
"We want to help you destroy Excaliburs" I said straightly. Xenovia and Irina make surprise expression before turn to each other. I can tell Nii-san also seems nervous
"Yeah. Maybe it's okay leaving one sword to you guys. If you can destroy it, that is. But make sure that your identities aren't revealed. We also don't want our high-ups and enemies to think that we are connected to you guys." Xenovia answered and i nodded while sipping my tea
"Hey Xenovia. Are you sure? Even if it's Kai-kun, he's still alliance of Devil, you know?" Irina raised an objection
"Irina. To tell you the truth, it would really be tough to retrieve the three Excaliburs and to battle Kokabiel with only the two of us. Don't you see Kai able to beat us without scratch? And i'm pretty sure Kokabiel stronger than Kai"
"I know that. But...!"
"The minimum objectives we have to achieve are destroying the three Excaliburs or take them back. If our Excaliburs are going to be stolen as well then we should break them before it happens. Even if we use the last resort, there's only a 30 percent chance that we will succeed in our mission and return home safely."
"Even so, we thought that the success rate was high enough to come to this country prepared to put our life on the line."
"Yeah. The high-ups also told us to continue with our mission as well and dispatched us to this country. It's almost self-sacrifice."
"And isn't that what we, the followers, desire for?"
"I changed my mind. My beliefs are flexible. So I can act in the best way."
"You! I have been thinking about it for a long time, but your faith is a bit weird!"
"I won't deny it. But I think that it's our duty to accomplish our mission and return safely. I'm going to live and continue fighting for God. Am I wrong?"
"…You are not wrong. But..."
"That's why we won't ask for help from the Devils. Instead we ask for help from a Dragon and a wanderer Knight. The high-ups didn't tell us not to borrow the strength of a Dragon and eastern Knight."
I blinked. Eastern Knight? Hahaha funny nickname i must admit it. Xenovia then turn to me
"You are very talented person Kai. Your swords and mind skill rivaled my mentor and i must admit your Sacred Gear if i recall Blade Blacksmith correct? Yes. It very useful one. You beat us with pure skill and proof your Sacred Gear is useful even the sword it produce is no match against Excalibur. It can be used as distraction and offensive. If only Irina able to get you at our side before clearly we won't need another help" Xenovia said to me with clear awe on her voice before she turn to Nii-san
"And you. I never thought that I would meet Sekiryuutei in a distant country like this. Even if you turned into a Devil, I see that the dragon power within you is still present. If it's like the legend says, then you can increase your power to that of a Maou, correct? If you gain a power to that of a Maou, then you can break the Excaliburs without a sweat. I also think that it was God's doing that we had this meeting. And even if it not at least you must be on same level with your brother. It will be more than enough then" She said joyfully
"C-Certainly they didn't tell us not to borrow the power of a Dragon or another person… But you are just saying nonsense! Your belief is certainly weird!" Irina complained
"Weird is fine with me. But, Irina. Hyoudou Issei is your childhood friend, right? And you said Hyoudou Kai was your role model when you child. Let's trust them. The power of Dragon and his Knight." Xenovia replied and i chuckle
"Dragon and Knight huh? I think it suit us well right Nii-san?" I asked and he also chuckle
"The Dragon and Knight of Hyoudou. Mann that sounds cool" Nii-san grinned "Anyway let me call Kiba then if we agree"
"…I understand the situation."
Kiba put his mouth on the coffee after he made a sigh. We called Kiba to the family restaurant.
[I'm with those two Excalibur wielders. I want you to come here as well Kiba.]
When Nii-san said that, he came here without any complaint.
"To tell the truth, I feel unsatisfied when the wielders of the Excaliburs are giving me the permission to destroy it."
"That's a rough way to speak. If you were a "Stray-Devil", I would have cut you down without any time to spare."
Kiba and Xenovia glared at each other. I can see Xenovia grip her sword while Kiba want to summon demonic-sword
"Now, now we not here to fight right?" I said with cold tone and Sharingan active. I put genjutsu on them when everyone turn to see me and make a Shinigami figure from Naruto appear behind me
Everyone eyes widened even Koneko eyes is filled with fear. I turn off my eyes and cancel the illusion make everyone gulped
'He really similar with Griselda-sensei a lot!' Xenovia thought with shudder
'What was that?! Killing Intent?! No.. Its too real for Killing Intent! And illusions?! Mann looks like i need more training to catch him up' Ise thought
"A-Anyway! So you do hold a grudge regarding the "Holy sword project". Against church and the Excaliburs" said Irina as she try to move from the fear
"Obviously" Kiba reply with cold and low tone as his eyes become sharp
"But Kiba-kun. Thanks to the project, the research on holy-sword is showed result. That's why it created people like Xenovia and i who can synchronize with the holy swords"
"Do you think it forgiving act to kill all the test subject because the project thought to be a failure?" Kiba reply with cold as his eyes look Irina with hatred.
"That incident also become one of the worst cases among us and people feel disgusted about it. The person in charge of that project at that time was said to have a problem with his belief. So he change his heresy. Now he's and one of those people on Fallen Angel side" said Xenovia
"Fallen Angel side? What's the name of that person?" Kiba asked as he began to interested
"Balba Galilei. The man who is called the "Genocide Archbishop""
"If i go after Fallen Angels, then i can reach him" Kiba said as his eyes filled by determination
"Well looks like i have to share information as well. The other day. I saw a priest being attacked by another priest. I manage to save the priest and hurt the attacker before Kiba come and help me" I said make everyone turn to me "The attacker name is Freed Zelzan"
"Is you!" Xenovia said immediately make everyone turn to her
"Few days ago we got survivor who said he being saved by young man from the attacker. The survivor already back on HQ since he being labeled can't finish the mission and it given to us" Xenovia said as she observe me "Now i see the description are match. Straight brown hair, black eyes and wielder of holy-swords"
"I'm glad the priest save" I said with relief
"But why you helping him Kai-kun? Aren't you going to get trouble since helping random priest?" Irina asked me
"Irina-san. I'm a human being its my duty to save another human. And i'm not made a pact with Devil. I just helping them so unofficially i'm not their alliance. Even if i made a pact with Devil i still going to help that priest since its the right thing to do" I answered with sigh "Anyway. We out of topic here, what did you know about Freed Zelzan?"
"Freed Zelzan. Former exorcist of the Vatican. The genius who become exorcist in age of 13. But he overdid it, he even killed his allies. The only thing he care is only fighting and killing monster. He has no belief in God since the first time and only matter of time he become heretic" Xenovia said with hatred in her voice
"The survivor already told us about him who use Excalibur to kill our fellow followers" Irina added with grim tone
"Anyways, let's move onto the cooperation strategy" Xenovia said as she took some papers and hand her contact details to me "I know you already have Irina contact however for safety you also has to have mine"
I nodded and take the paper. Xenovia began to pack her stuff and look into us
"Then that's it then. I'll repay you for the meal another time, Akai-me no Kishi(Red Eyed Knight), Hyoudou Kai" Xenovia got up after saying that make me blinked
Akai-me no Kishi eh? Not bad
"Thanks for the meal, Kai-kun! Treat me again next time as well! Even if you are alliance of Devul, God will allow it if it's Ise-kun who treats me to a meal! It's okay if it's food!" Irina thanked me while giving me a wink and leave but i blinked once
"Hey wait!" I stand and called them make them turn to me
"Yes?" Irina asked
"Since you all.. Spent your money on that painting. Use this for moment" I pick out 1000 yen from my wallet and hand it to Irina
"E-Eh?! N-No! W-We can't accept this!" Irina rejected but i narrowed my eyes
"Nonsense. We are allies now beside my mother won't like it if somehow i accidentally told her you life in street" I said in innocent tone make Irina blinked
"Did you just blackmailed me?" She asked and Xenovia snorted
"You are interesting person Hyoudou Kai. Just accept it Irina. We will pay it back one day" Xenovia said and turn to leave. Irina look at Xenovia leave began to panic and i can tell she confused either she has to give my money back. So instead waiting i turn to leave
I got back to the seat and sit then drink my tea and eat Taiyaki again
"Akai-me no Kishi eh?" Nii-san grin to me who only shrugged
"Its good tittle. At least i have my own now" I replied
"...Ise-kun, why did you do this?" Kiba ask to Ise-nii suddenly in low voice
"Well, we are comrades and we belong to the same group. You also helped me out back then. Its not like i try to repay you but i thought i would lend you a hand this time" reply Nii-san
"It also because i going to cause trouble to buchou if i act by myself, right?"
"Of course. Buchou will get sad if you were to go around in rampage. Well, the fact that i made this plan by myself will cause a trouble to buchou as well. But it better than you become "Stray" right? After all we manage to made agreement with those guys from church"
Kiba expression didn't change, he seems unsatisfied with Nii-san reason which make Ise-nii confused how to reassure him
"I have said it before Kiba. And i will repeat it jusy for you. Ever since you become Devil. Your problem is not yours problem alone anymore..." I said sternly and look into his eyes seriously "While you don't care about them but they care about you. And let me ask you. Imagine you have brother. However your brother want to revenge someone and he didn't want you to interfere? What will you do?"
"I won't let it!" Kiba snapped suddenly before his eyes widened in realization
"That's what we feel" I said calmly with closed eyes and leaned to chair
"...Yuuto-sempai. I would get lonely... If sempai disappeared" Koneko put a sad face then continue to speak "I will help you... That's why please don't go"
"I-If you all say so then... Thank you... I will work with you all.. Thanks to Ise-kun and Kai-kun i know who my true enemy is. But since we are doing this, we are definetely going to defeat Excalibur" Kiba said with new determination on his voice. Koneko smiled hearing this and i can't deny it was cute
"Okay! Now we have formed the group to destroy the Excalibur! Let's defeat the stolen Excalibur and that shit Freed!" Nii-san said with fire as he raise his fist
"…Ummm, do I have to do it as well?" Saji asked us while he put his hand up.
"I mean, oI'm totally uninvolved in this… After all, how are Kiba and Excalibur related?"
Oh yeah. This guy didn't know about Kiba and Excalibur. To Saji, he probably didn't understand what was going on in the earlier conversation.
"…Let's talk a bit." Kiba said with bitter tone
Few days later
I sitting on class with usual. My gaze were on window even if teacher teaching us. We was on biology class. I sighed a bit and rub my temple
We still didn't any trace of Kokabiel or Freed.. Nii-san start to worry if this keep continue Rias and Sona will know what we do..
Kokabiel... The General of Grigori... This battle will be difficult.. I don't know what should i do.. If i do too much Issei won't growth and become strong.. I know even if i'm not help the result will be same. Vali will come and save us but...
What if its not happening?
I already change few thing... And this Hero Faction group... I shouldn't pull many attention..
"Hyoudou-san would you-"
"Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose, into pyruvate or pyruvic acid is a supplies energy to living cells through the citric acid cycle or also known as the Krebs cycle when oxygen is present, and alternatively ferments to produce lactic acid when oxygen is lacking. The free energy released in this process is used to form the high-energy compounds ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and NADH (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)" I answer the teacher without looking and i can tell the teacher sighed, the male student groaned while the girls squealed. This was daily routine. Whenever the teacher asked i will always able to answer it without any problem or paying attention
"Very good as always Hyoudou-san" The teacher said though i caught little sarcasm in his voice but i ignore it
"K-Kai-san.."
I turn to see Asia whispered to me and worry is on her face
"A-Are you okay?" She asked
"Yes Asia. I just have something on my mind" I said with softer tone
"O-Oh... D-Do you want to talk about it?" She asked again make me chuckle
"Nah. I'm fine Asia, you not need to worry about me" I reassure her and she nodded
"I-If Kai-san say so then ok. But if you want to talk don't hesitate" She said shyly and i smiled and nodded before turn to the window again
Asia is good girl... She beauty, kind and innocent... Its not everyday you meet one like her
"They want to recruit you seeing your ability. And they will do anything and anyway to recruit you"
My eyes widened in horror and my skin turn to pale... Anything and anyway... I-Is that mean...
I turn my gaze to Asia who now look into the board.. No... They wouldn't! They wouldn't dare! I wouldn't let them! This is very bad.. Screw very bad! This is fucking dangerous!
I have to train! I need to get more stronger! I can't let them harm Nii-san or Asia! Heck! I won't let them harm my friend! From Sona peerage to Rias peerage! Damn it!
But if their groups is filled with people like Arthur...
I'm doomed... And i don't think asking help from Sona and Rias will be helping us...
After school
"You late" Xenovia said
"Sorry. A black cat crossed on my path so i has to take another route" I answered
We has decide that it would be better if i follow Xenovia and Irina since we are holy-swords user and group of humans.
"You already use that one 2 days ago" Irina pointed to me
"Sorry. Let me fix that. I-"
"We not have time for this!" Xenovia interjected with annoyed tone make Irina giggling while i only smirked
"Who knew the stoic Kai-kun also can joke" Irina teased
"Like i said before. I am human Irina. I'm not stoic everytime" I chuckled a little while keep walking
"Does Issei side has any progress?" Xenovia asked me
"No. They said they didn't find any. Hopefully today will be lucky day" I answered
We then began our search. I expand my sensor again and start to searching
Is been hours and yet... There aren't trail of them
"There no progress too today" Irina sighed and i can tell she seems disappointed and bored. I can't blame her even i aslo got bored seeing we didn't find anything
"Be patient... Perhaps tomorrow will be better" Xenovia commented
"Yes. Let's find Nii-san and the other first maybe they found something" I added. We nodded to each other and about to walk but suddenly i felt a burst of demonic energy! And by the signature it was Kiba!
"Did you feel that?" Xenovia asked me
"Yes. I got the location. Let's go!" I yelled and go
If i recall this is the day where the battle with Kokabiel happen! We reach into climax part for this arc!