Welcome to the next chapter of the Magic Knight, before starting the story. Let's answer some reviews:

Hellspam: Yea that guy was among one of the worst Devils in the High School DxD world. Also you're right Sona's dream is something that's good for the children of the Underworld, and I'm glad that you liked the idea with the Pact between Lance and Sona. That sounds like a hilarious idea, though it would sound wrong since it might hurt Asia's and Gasper's feelings. I'm glad that you're enjoying the story so far, along with the idea for the Shadow Devil Slayer.

King0fP0wers: I'm glad that you liked the chapter. Yea, I think that I'll go with the idea of his appearance from Fate/Prototype also I was thinking about making Gate of Babylon into a Sacred Gear. I'm glad that you liked their pact. And in the Light Novel, it was mentioned that Sairaorg found Regulus after its owner died and later manifested itself.

Gabriel790: Thanks.

JackVileRipper: Well, the requests that Lance do during school are different from the ones that are done by Devils, so it really won't have much of an effect on them.

Desdelor97: Thanks and I will.

CCG's Ninja: A descendant of the first Hero would be a great addition to the Hero Faction. I feel the same way, I read his wiki page and his profile does suit the DxD Universe. And while being a member of the Hero Faction, he would be constantly proving that he's the more superior Hero more than Cao Cao who wields the strongest Longinus. I've actually been thinking about that last part.

Gaiden: I will soon.

Now that those reviews are done, let's get right to the next chapter.

Training in Paradise

The very next day after the meeting of the Young Devils was completed, everyone gathered inside of the Gremory Clan's huge garden. Everyone there were wearing jerseys for the start of their training for the summer break, expect for Lance who was preparing to leave. Azazel who was also wearing a jersey and carrying several documents that concerned their separate training regimens.

"Let me say this first. What I'm going to tell you now is a training menu that mainly focuses on things in the immediate future. There are people who produce good results immediately, but there are also those who have no choice but to look at things in the long run. However, you are all growing young people. Even if you mistake your direction, you will grow well. Now then, first is you Rias."

Azazel had first explained to them about their current abilities along with the probable results if their training did go well. He then directed his attention towards their King, Rias Gremory and he began to explain the training regimen that he designed for her.

"From the beginning, you have been a high-spec Devil with everything, including talent, physical ability and magic power. Even if you live normally as you currently are, those traits will rise and you'll become a candidate for being a highest-grade Devil when you become an adult. However, your wish is to become stronger than you would in that future, right?"

After hearing what Azazel had said, Rias nodded her hand strongly and began to reminisce on the incidents that they were all involved in. And the memories of how she was hardly able to do anything against those they had fought against in the past.

"Yes. I want to become stronger than I currently am."

Her burning determination to get stronger caused the members of her peerage to smile slightly, Azazel then nodded and handed her the training regimen that he developed for her.

"Then, follow the training recorded on this sheet exactly, even all the way up to the battle day."

After she read through the entire document, Rias tilted her hand out of confusion after realizing that it was just a basic training that he had came up with.

"…But, this training doesn't seem all that special, though?"

"That's right. It's a basic training method. That's just fine for you. You've already collected everything. That's why your power can only be raised by basic practice. The problem is the quality of the King. Over time, the King seeks brains more than strength. You know that even if they're not good at magic, devils can climb to the top with a good head and cleverness, right? Learn all you can about the Rating Games until the end of the deadline. Drive everything, from game documented images to documented data, into your head. What a King needs are the thought, quick-wittiness and judgment to defeat any kind of situation. It's your job to make sure that your group's servant devils can display their power to the fullest. However, also remember that, until the actual game, you won't be able to know what will happen. It's the same as a battlefield."

Azazel explained the purpose of the basic training regiment that he had assigned to her. After hearing his explanation, known of them could laugh at it, since what he had said made since. Some King didn't need to just developed their abilities, but they also needed to focus on their intelligence. Azazel then turned towards Akeno and without even hearing it, she could understand what she had to train to overcome.

"Next, Akeno."

"…Yes."

"You must accept the blood that flows within you."

"…!"

The expression on Akeno's face had became more depressed by what Azazel had just said. Since the part of accepting her other half was something that was very difficult for her. Though, Azazel had continued to talk about the training for her and brought on several issues that she should've been able to overcome in the past.

"I've seen the recorded images of the battle with the Phoenix family. What was that? With your original specs, you should have been able to easily defeat the enemy Queen. Why didn't you use your Fallen Angel powers? You limited yourself to only thunder. If you don't add light onto thunder and make lightning, you can't display your true power."

"…I can do just fine even if I don't depend on that kind of power."

"Don't deny yourself. What will you do if you can't accept yourself? In the end, the only thing you can rely on is your own body, right? Denying yourself makes you weak. Accept everything about yourself, even the tough and painful things. Your weakness is your current self. Overcome it by the day of the battle. If not, you will become a mere obstruction in future battles. The Priestess of Thunder must become the Priestess of Lightning."

"…."

Despite her not answering him, Akeno had understood that she didn't have much of a choice on the matter and just silently agreed with him. Since what she was doing was only limiting herself and if she continued she wouldn't be able to fight against higher level opponents. Azazel then turned his attention towards Kiba, who was fulled prepared for whatever training he had designed for him.

"Next is Kiba."

"Yes."

"First, you must maintain Balance Breaker for a full day. If you get used to it, you'll be able to maintain it for a full day in your actual battle form. Your objective is to continue that and to become able to maintain that state for the length of a day. After that, you'll be able to become sufficiently strong by doing basic training like Rias. I'll teach you man-to-man how to handle sword-type Sacred Gears later."

Kiba had full understood that he needed to maintain his irregular Balance Breaker to be able fight in very difficult situations along with fighting for long periods of time. And the fact that it continued both Holy and Demonic properties made it even more essential in combat.

"For sword training…will you train under your teacher again?"

"Yes, I plan to be taught from scratch again."

Kiba nodded in agreement, though the question being who his teacher was entered the minds of both Issei and Lance. After Kiba had explained that, Azazel had turned his attention towards Van, who had his hands in his pocket.

"Next, is Van."

"Yea."

"First, you have to be able to use Muramasa better than you currently do now. Despite the increase in both power and speed you get, you'll need to train your body, mind and spirit more. Though the training to be able to overcome the effects of a Demon Sword is going to be intense. You also have to locate Murasame, since it'll be essential in controlling it more properly. If you'd like I could have the members of Grigori…."

"That won't be necessary, one f Kiba's old friends had told me where it was located. For the sword training, I'll just train with Kiba and his master again."

Van had answered with a calm look on his face, though he was also prepared for the training that Azazel had made for him. And he was also looking to finally be able to master the Demon Sword that was in his possession, if he didn't he wouldn't be able to grow stronger. Azazel then looked towards Gasper who was making a look of panic on his face.

"Next is Gasper."

"Y-Yeeeeeeees!"

"Don't be so frightened. Your biggest obstacle is that fear. You need to train your mind and body that fears everything from scratch. From the start, the specs with your bloodline and your Sacred Gear are both very substantial. Skill improvement of your bishop special characteristics and your magic will also support you greatly. Since I've constructed an exclusive Hikikomori Escape Plan program, you must first put on a proper attitude as much as possible. Even if going out in public entirely is impossible for you, make sure that your movements aren't dull."

"Yeeeeeeeeeeeees! I'll try to obtain a spirit that goes for broke!"

Everyone who were there knew that Gasper had carried a very dangerous ability that was both beneficial and that were also very dangerous if it got out of control. And not just the ability of his Sacred Gear, along with the strong vampiric abilities that he was born with he would become a more formidable opponent if they were ever mastered. As Gasper was making a more nervous look on his face, he felt someone placing their hand on his head.

"Don't worry Gasper, I know that you'll be able to master your Sacred Gear and along with your special vampire powers."

Lance had told him with a confident smirk on his face has he began to pet Gasper's head comfortably, which had caused him to smile and calm down a little. Azazel had looked towards Lance suspiciously after hearing that from him, but he ignored it for now. He then turned towards his attention towards Asia who was making a prepared look on her face.

"The same Bishop-Class, Asia."

"Y-Yes!"

"You will also need to improve your body and magic with basic training for that part you'll be practicing with your father, Chris in that training. Also, your main task would need to be strengthening your Sacred Gear."

"Isn't Asia's recovery Sacred Gear already the best? She can heal everything besides sickness and stamina just by touching."

Issei had spoke out his opinion about Asia's Sacred Gear, which no one there could refute since her ability in healing was already great. Though before Azazel could answer the question that was on his mind, Lance had interjected and stated.

"It has nothing to do with her abilities in healing, since she's been using her Sacred Gear since she was a child her ability to heal is possibly greater than most of the current users of Twilight Healing. The problem is the fact that she has to touch or be within a specific range of her ally to be able to heal them."

"Could Asia's Sacred Gear expand its range?"

Rias was interested by what Lance had said about Asia's Sacred Gear, he smirked slightly and answered her question. Though Azazel who was supposed to be giving the explanations was making a slightly annoyed look on his face.

"Uh, Lance I'm…."

"Yea, it's very possible. There's a very specific process needed to make it possible, but it just shows the worth of Twilight Healing. And just how amazing my adorable little cousin it."

"So it's also possible for Asia's Sacred Gear to be used in long-range as well!?"

"According to…."

"Lance this meeting is being ran by me!"

Everyone were shocked by the look of annoyance that was on Azazel's face, Lance then looked at him with a sheepish smirk on his face. Azazel then coughed out regaining his composure and he began to answer Issei's unanswered question.

"According to the theory based on the data gathered by our organization. It should also be possible for the Sacred Gear aura to be issued from the whole body and to use the recovery on all allies within one's surroundings."

They made a look of surprise on their face by what Azazel had just informed them about and he continued on his explanation.

"But, the problem is that it would seem to heal both enemies and allies without discernment. It would be fine if it could distinguish between enemies and allies and heal only allies, but…I'm worried about Asia's own nature."

"Asia's…what are you worried about?"

"It's her personality that he's worried about."

"Thanks for that Lance…she's a kind person. When seeing an injured enemy on the battlefield, Asia would think in her heart of wanting to heal him too. That would obstruct the Sacred Gear's ability to distinguish between enemies and allies. Most likely, Asia wouldn't be able to obtain this distinguishing power. This enlarged healing range that I spoke of just now can be a double-edged sword for this team. Even so, you should keep the range expansion in mind."

A slightly shocked look appeared on their face, while Azazel had explained the newest possibility that he had found out for Asia's Sacred Gear through his research.

"That's why I've found another possibility. The power to fire the healing aura."

"S-So you mean I would send my healing power to someone that is some distance away from me?"

Asia had asked him, as she demonstrated by making a cute gesture of throwing something. After seeing that, Azazel nodded his head in agreement and continued with his discussion.

"Yes, it seems that you can directly throw it. When Ise is battling 10 meters away and is injured, you would fire your healing power at Ise. If what you have used until now is a standard limited field, the one I'm explaining now is a projectile version. You could heal even if you aren't directly touching."

"T-That's amazing! Asia can play a great active role like that!"

Issei had exclaimed out of excitement along with Asia who shared the exact same enthusiasm as him. They knew that her Sacred Gear would be useful in combat, but they never though that it would be that versatile in combat.

"Its power would be a little less than with direct touch, but being able to heal allies from far away is still a strategic characteristic with many uses. With one or two people jumping into the front lines and arranging for the healing Asia and someone to guard her in the back, you'd be able to make the ideal formation."

At the opinion that Azazel had gave, Rias nodded in agreement and responded.

"It's an easy method, but that's why strong tactical formations are simple. Usually, the method used to heal allies is Phoenix tears or some mixed healing medicine. Asia's Sacred Gear could easily top those with its all-purpose characteristic and reliability."

"That's right. The power of Asia's Sacred Gear, which can also heal devils, could be called this team's distinctive characteristic and weapon. After that is merely a test of Asia's strength. Please finish the basic training properly, okay?"

Azazel explained as he handed Asia a slip of paper and she nodded in agreement with an enthusiastic look on her face.

"Y-Yes! I'll do my best!"

Azazel had nodded her head in enthusiasm with a slight smile on his face, knowing that she would complete her training regimen. He then turned his attention towards Koneko.

"Next is Koneko."

"…Yes."

Despite her ghostly response, everyone could tell that Koneko was releasing large amounts of fighting spirit full prepared for her training. And Azazel had began to explain the regimen that he had came up with.

"You have nothing to be criticized about, as you possess the elementary traits of offense and defense as a Rook. Your physical ability is also not a problem. However, there are those better at offense in Rias' group than a Rook like you."

"You don't have to be a dick, Azazel."

"He's right about that Azazel that wasn't really cool."

Lance had interjected with a deadpanned look on his face with Issei commenting afterwords, which caused a slight tick mark to form on Azazel's forehead.

"Why're you even here?!"

"I just wanted to stay for a while and possibly annoy you."

"…I know that."

After hearing that from Azazel, Koneko started to make a frustrated look on her face knowing that there were others who carried more power than the current her. But without worrying about her expression, he continued on with his explanation.

"The ones at the top of offense in Rias' group are currently Kiba, Van and Ise. It's because they possess brutal weapons with Kiba's Irregular Balance Breaker, Sword of Betrayal. Van's Demon Sword Muramasa along when he eventually finds the Holy Sword Murasame. And with Issei who carries the power of the Boosted Gear, Scale Mail."

Koneko could only nod in agreement to what he had stated.

"Koneko, you will also improve your basics like the others. In addition, release the thing that you have personally sealed. It's the same as with Akeno. If you don't accept yourself, big growth won't be possible for you."

After hearing that from Azazel Koneko looked away with a slightly emotionless look on her face. Since like Akeno there was part of her that she couldn't accept easily. Though she looked up had she felt someone patting her on her head with a comforting look on his face.

"Don't worry, if it's Koneko-Chan, you can become stronger."

After saying that in a comforting tone, it caused Koneko to blush slightly, though she brushed his hand aside with a look of frustration on her face.

"…Please don't say that so lightly…"

Issei along with everyone were slightly surprised by her sudden change in tone, before he could think about it any further Azazel had looked towards him last.

"Now then, the last is Ise. For you…Please wait a moment. Should be here soon…"

A look of confusion appeared on his face, but he looked towards Azazel and noticed him looking towards the sky. Out of curiosity everyone followed his gaze and they noticed a very large shadow coming in their direction at high speed.

Doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon!

At that moment, there was a massive impact that shook the very ground under them with the tremor from the attack causing everyone to fall to the ground.

"What was that?"

Van asked with a look of confusion as him and everyone else started getting up from the ground, their attention was caught towards the large smoke cloud that was created due to the impact. Within the large could of dust was a massive shadow that stood over them. Cutting through the cloud of smoke were two massive wings, standing in front of them was a large dragon standing at least fifteen meters tall with dark purple scales along with two large yellow horns.

"A Dragon!"

Issei made a shocked look on his face by what he had saw, a large dragon was standing over them and releasing a powerful presence from its body.

"That's right, Ise. This is a dragon."

Azazel commented in a nonchalant tone, though the dragon looked towards him with a menacing glare to match the look of irritation on his face.

"Azazel, you have some nerve openly entering devil territory."

The dragon declared in an irritated tone, looking as if he was preparing to attack Azazel at any moment. But Azazel only waved his hand forward in a defensive position, while laughing nervously.

"Hah, I've properly gotten the personal permission of the Maou-Sama and have entered this territory fairly, you know? Do you have a complaint, Tannin?"

Azazel had asked him, slightly hoping that the dragon now named Tannin wouldn't attack him due to actually gaining permission from the Maou.

"Hmph. Well, it's fine. I specially came here because of Sirzechs' request. Don't forget your surroundings, Fallen Angel Governor."

Tannin threatened Azazel, which caused him to laugh slightly, but not before directing his attention towards Issei.

"Hehehe. Anyway, Ise. This guy is your teacher."

After Azazel had stated that Issei made a slightly shocked look on his face, before shouting out of confusion at the thought of having a dragon as a teacher.

"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh! This huge dragon is!?"

"Hahahaha, that's awesome. You should be lucky to get personal training from one of the former Dragon Kings! Though you should be careful, I can sense that he posses power on par with the Four Maou."

"Lance, I don't want to hear that from you!"

"Oh, come on you're not going to die…probably."

"You're not helping!"

As both him and Issei started getting in a one sided argument, Tannin looked towards both with a slightly interesting look on his face. His attention was then directed towards Issei's left arm.

"It's been a while, Ddraig. Can you hear me?"

After hearing his call, Issei's Boosted Gear had automatically appeared without him calling for it. And then Ddraig's voice could be heard coming from it in an amused tone.

[Ah. how nostalgic, Tannin.]

"Is he an acquaintance of yours?"

[This guy is a former Dragon King. I told you about the 'Five Great Dragon Kings' before, right? Tannin here was a Dragon King back when they were the 'Six Great Dragon Kings'. The Dragon called Tannin recorded in the Bible is him. And his power is comparable to a Maou-Class Devil.]

"Tannin became a Devil, so the Six Great Dragon Kings became the Five Great Dragon Kings. Even among the current Reincarnated Devils, he is Ultimate-Class. One of the Highest Grade of Devil."

Issei made a slightly shocked look on his face by what Azazel had told him, but it soon turned into more respect than anything else.

"Blaze Meteor Dragon, Tannin. It's even said that his fire breathe is equal to the impact of an actual meteorite. He's one of the few Legendary Dragons that are still active right now. Sorry, Tannin, but please help with the training of this kid who carries the Red Dragon Emperor. I want you to teach him how to use a Dragon's power from scratch."

"Even if I don't do it, it should be fine if Ddraig teaches him directly, right?"

"Even so, there is a limit to it. He really needs True Dragon's training."

"The original actual combat form. I see, so you're saying that you want me to torment this boy."

As both of them were getting into a conversation about Issei's training, he shook slightly after hearing the words 'Torment'.

"This is my first time training someone who harbors Ddraig."

[Please control yourself, Tannin. Even though he's gotten stronger, he wouldn't be able to fight against you if you went all out. And I'd like it if he remained in one piece.]

"It's fine as long as he doesn't die, right? Leave it to me."

Tannin commented onto Ddraig's concern, though Tannin then looked towards Lance with an interested look on his face. With Lance looking at him with a wondering look on his face.

"So you must be the Half-Angel that I've heard about, though I'm sensing a familiar presence coming from your person."

After Tannin had said that, Lance reached into his pockets and pulled out the jewel that Michael had gave him a while ago. Upon seeing the jewel, Tannin started to sense a presence that was familiar to him and he started to laugh slightly.

"I always wondered when I would see you again. …Hmm, I guess you haven't fully woken up yet."

"Huh, do you know who's sealed in here?"

"Like Ddraig, he's an old acquaintance. I'm guessing his consciousness started to stir up after both Ddraig's and Albion's hosts fought against each other. Though I can already tell that he's beginning to wake up again."

Lance took note to what Tannin had said and placed the jewel back in his pocket, Tannin's attention then went towards Azazel.

"The period is about 20 days in human world time. I'd like for him to completely master his Balance Breaker for at least a Day or Two. Ise, work as hard as you can without dying."

"And take a break once in awhile."

"Would you stop talking like I'm going to die!"

Issei exclaimed towards both Azazel and Lance as he glared at both of them, but he was stopped as he felt a very large hand wrapping around him. He turned around hesitantly and noticed that it was Tannin, who later turned towards Rias bowing his head in respect.

"Miss Rias. Can you lend me the mountain there? I'll be bringing him over there."

Rias turned her attention towards the mountain that he was talking about that was further away within her families' territory.

"Sure. Please teach him well."

"Leave it to me. I'll train him right to the edge of death."

Again Issei started to shutter slightly about how nonchalant they were being about his death during their training. But before he could say anything, Tannin flew away at high speeds towards the mountain that Rias had allowed him to use.

"Buchoooooooooooooooooooooou!"

Everyone just waved nonchalantly towards Issei, as he was taken away by Tannin to train on the mountain and everyone walked away to do their own separate training. After mostly everyone were gone leaving only both Lance and Azazel, though considering how both of them were are the atmosphere was a bit awkward.

"So where Yuuma-Chan? Normally when I see her, she follows you around to make sure you don't cause any unnecessary trouble."

"What am I a child?! Yuuma went off somewhere to do her own training with Slash Dog, since Vali left she felt like she needed to get stronger to compensate for him leaving. She's always trying her hardest for the good of either Grigori or others. So much that either her or Shemhazai would be better suited to take over if I ever retire."

"I really can't see someone like you ever retiring."

"Hahaha, you're not exactly wrong about that! I really can't see myself not studying Sacred Gears or creating new inventions. Or…."

"Turning men into women and trying to date them."

"…turning men into women and trying to date…. I hate you."

"It's your own fault. Who turns a guy into a girl?"

"I have perfectly rational explanation for that."

"And that would be?"

Lance had asked with a wondering look on his face, he was truly curious onto what his reasons was to why he turned a guy like Vali into a girl.

"My reasons are mine and mine alone."

"Now you just trying to avoid it."

"Don't you have something better to do?"

"You're not exactly wrong, I'm basically finished here."

Lance had waved of his hand he summoned a magic circle under his feet and he was surrounded in a bright light. Once the light had dimmed away, Lance had vanished away from the Underworld. In the Du Lac Residence, a bright light appeared in his living room and Lance had appeared from it.

"Well, someone finally decided to show up."

He had heard a familiar voice directed towards him. Lance turned his heard towards Elaine was was sitting down on the couch sitting tea along with Xenovia, Yumi and Jeanne. He looked and noticed Jeanne putting her cup on the table and pointed an accusing finger towards him.

"Lance-Kun you're later! You shouldn't keep a group of ladies waiting!"

"Ah! I'm sorry I just got…."

"No excuse!"

After receiving a light scolding from Jeanne, Lance started scratching the back of his head, while making a sheepish look on his face.

"I didn't expect that from Jeanne of all people."

"Neither did I."

Both Xenovia and Yumi were slightly stunned by the usual cheerful Jeanne lightly scolding Lance for being late. After witnessing what happened, Elaine had stood up and looked towards all four of them.

"Well, now that he's finally here we can get started. I'm sure everybody has packed everything that they needed."

Everyone had nodded in agreement to what she had said, since they had all packed whatever they had needed for their training and placed it their own personal dimensional storage. After getting everyone's confirmation from them, Elaine had looked towards Lance.

"Now everyone gather around me and Lance mind if I borrow Secace for a while?"

"You sound excited."

"Of course, this will be the first time that I'm personally training with my grandson."

"Just don't go over the top."

"Muu, you sound just like Galahad and Chris."

Elaine pouted slightly, as Lance was making a worried look on his face. Since he knew full well of what she was like when she went out of control, though he still haven't seen what would happen if she absolutely went all out. But without questioning her further, he summoned from his dimensional storage and handed Secace over to her.

As everyone began to gather around her, Elaine dragged her finger along the edge of Secace's edge and drew a bit of her blood. After seeing that everyone made a shocked look on their face, but Elaine began to chant.

"Acknowledge my blood as the Leader of the Family of Knights, I am the descendant of the Queen of Paradise and the Knight of the Lake the defender of Camelot. With one of the symbols of his power, the Demonic Sword that tears open space in hand, allow me to open up the Gates of Paradise…."

As she continued the chant, her blood fell from the tip of Secace and landed on the ground. A white magic circle appeared under their feet that had had ancient symbols in them. Everyone looked towards the magic circle with a confused look, since none of them recognized it.

"…I ask that we're permitted to enter to the Holy Island."

The magic circle under them began to glow with a bright light and all of them were immediately transported to a different location. After they regained their vision, all four of the teens were completely entranced by what the saw. They were transported onto the beach of a large beautiful island, the island also had a forest area filled with different plants and a mansion like building near the middle.

"I've never seen anything like this."

"This place is so beautiful."

"W-Where are we?"

Xenovia had an amazed look on her face, along with Jeanne who was captivated by the beauty of it and Yumi who was slightly confused since she had no idea where they were. Even Lance made a shocked look on his face by what he was witnessing.

"Well, I can see that you're all surprised even Lance hasn't been here. So I hereby welcome you all to the Legendary Island, Avalon."

A look of surprise appeared on their face by what they had just heard from Elaine, they were currently in the legendary island in Arthurian legend.

"Lance-Kun haven't you been here?"

Yumi had asked Lance as she looked towards him, but he only shook his head in disagreement.

"No."

"Yea, I'm actually feeling kind of peaceful right now."

"Same here, I've felt anything like this."

Yumi, Lance, Jeanne and Xenovia were feeling a calming sensation washing over them. Elaine noticed the looks on their face and smiled slightly.

"Ah, I guess that I should explain. As you all know Avalon is an ancient island mention in Arthurian Legend, where the island where the original Sir Lancelot was born and raised by his mother, the Lady of the Lake. A women blessed with vast magical abilities and power, so much that she was looked upon as a goddess by the people. With the help of a certain being, she placed a barrier around all around Avalon one that keeps it separate from the outside to that, this place is perfect for someone who wants to train their mind, body and spirit."

"Why haven't I been here before?"

"There was never an appropriate time to bring you here, until now. And like I said, this is the perfect place to train since its cut off from civilization."

Elaine answered his question with a slight smile on her face, though Lance looked at her with a slightly skeptical look on his face.

"Did you bring me here so I wouldn't try and run?"

"Funny, both Galahad and Chris asked that same question. But, are you going to try and run?"

Lance began to stare at Elaine with a determined look on his face, he then smirked towards her and declared.

"This isn't the time for me to run off and take a nap. I'll gladly take any punishment you can dish out."

At what Lance had said in a determined tone, with Yumi, Jeanne and Xenovia nodding their heads in agreement.

"With the threat of the Khaos Brigade, we can't be relaxing now."

"We came here because we wanted to get stronger than we are now."

"I want to master Durandal more that I do now."

After seeing the determination that was on everyone of their faces, Elaine smiled with an elated look on her face. She was both happy and proud that all of them wanted to improve themselves through the summer break instead of relaxing like normal teens there age would.

"Then go and get dressed for training, because I'm going to put you guys through the wringer."

[Right!]

All of them had let out a shout of confidence and the left to their.

Minutes Later

Everyone then came back dressed in jerseys meant for training, they looked and noticed Elaine wearing a red colored jersey. And stabbed into the ground next to her was weighted knight sword, along with four other swords lying in front of them.

"So, before getting down the main training. Let's have a small practice match, all four of you versus me."

Elaine unstuck her sword from the ground and slashed her sword downwards, releasing a small shockwave that knocked the four swords into the air. Each of the swords began falling down towards them with Lance being the first one to catch his, but Elaine had appeared in front of him with insane speed. As her sword was coming towards him, Lance blocked her attack with his sword.

But despite him blocking her sword, the sheer physical force of it had sent him flying backwards. After grabbing their swords, both Yumi and Jeanne started attacking at Elaine with quick graceful sword techniques. But Elaine began blocking each of their with quick and precise movements.

"Despite both of them constantly fighting, their teamwork is as strong as when they used to train with Naomi."Elaine thought with a slight smile on her face, as she continued blocking their attacks. She then looked and saw Lance finally regaining his balance with his sword still intact. "Hmm, with that first attack I was really trying to at least crack his sword. Even at that speed, Lance must've redirected some of the force."

As Elaine was mentally complimenting them, she had sensed someone charging at her from behind. At the same time, both Yumi and Jeanne slashed downwards towards her together. Elaine then held her sword in a reverse grip and slashed her sword upwards, knocking them into the air. With a roundhouse kick, she sent both of them flying into the same direction and she blocked an attack coming from behind her by Xenovia.

"As for Xenovia she has amazing capabilities with a sword with equal physical force, well its expect from someone who uses Durandal and wielded Excalibur Destruction." Elaine wondered as she began to force Xenovia's sword back."If she ever masters Durandal she could become a force to be reckoned with and as for Lance."

Lance had appeared close to Elaine and slashed towards her with the sword in his hand. Since she was still using her sword to block Xenovia, she held her hand out with a red aura surrounding her hand.

"Despite being a Technique Type fighter, he's pretty well-balanced in both speed and strength."

After noticing that neither of their attacks were getting through, both Lance and Xenovia stepped back away from her. After gaining some distance away from her, both Lance and Xenovia exchanged glance. Without saying anything, both of them had nodded at each and vanished with high speed. Elaine just stood there with her sword resting on her shoulder just waiting for them to make their move.

Suddenly both of them appeared over her slashing their swords downwards, with Elaine blocking their attack with her sword. As she was preparing to counter with her own attack, they vanished again and started making several combined attacks at high speeds.

"They've haven't known each other for long, but they make a good team. And their speed is amazing." Elaine thought with a smile. "But, against someone like me."

Elaine began surrounded her sword with a large amount of red aura, but this aura was recognized by Lance as Touki. After gaining one of their next positions, she slashed towards them releasing a condensed red slash towards them.

The person who appeared in front of her attack was Xenovia, who didn't have time to avoid it. Before the attack made it towards her, Lance suddenly appeared and pulled her away from the attack. Elaine's attack continued sailing forward passed them and began to cut through the ocean, until it finally dissipated.

"Thank you, Lance-Sama."

"No problem, but I don't think that its the time for thanks just yet."

"Can you guys flirt later?"

Elaine playfully asked, as she began charging towards them. Though she was stopped as both Yumi and Jeanne recovered and intercepted her with their swords.

"She's right Lance-Kun, now might not be the time to be flirting."

"I hate to agree with her Lance-Sama, but she's correct."

Jeanne playfully called out, while Xenovia added onto what she said. And from the look on her face, Lance couldn't tell whether she was kidding or not.

"I wasn't flirting!"

After preparing his sword Lance charged towards Elaine, along with Xenovia.

Several Minutes later

After several minutes of sparring against Elaine, all four of them were left on the ground breathing slightly faster and covered in sweat. Though Elaine was still standing spinning her sword around in her right hand, while she was whistling a tune. Yumi looked towards Elaine with an exhausted look on her face and she started to make a shocked look.

"Seriously after all that at she's not even tired."

"That's what years experience give you, though I'm impressed that you guys lasted this long. But you're far from fighting to your best, the same thing goes for you too Lance."

"Huh?"

"You just awakened the powers that Xander had sealed off just a couple of days ago, so you should work on mastering them over the summer break. Along with the issue with the controlling both your aura and your War God state, so I'll be showing you how to gain better control over both."

Lance didn't refute what Elaine had said, since they were still things that he needed to work on if he stood a chance against the opponents that he'll be eventually facing. Elaine then turned towards both Yumi and Jeanne.

"The same thing goes for both of you, you both will need to work on the control over your aura the same as Lance. Yumi your swordsmanship is as topnotch as always, though there are some things that you still need to work on polishing. Jeanne not only should you try working on your swordsmanship, but you should also work on further polishing your Sacred Gear."

Both Yumi and Jeanne nodded in agreement to what Elaine had said, she then turned her attention towards Xenovia.

"As for you Xenovia, you should try to gain better control over the wild horse known as Durandal. There's a place on the island that's perfect for you to concentrate on doing that. Though, I guess it would be better for you to use another Holy Sword. I'm sure that Ise-Kun wouldn't mind you borrowing his Ascalon. Well, that's enough for today and after what you guys went through you deserve a break."

They nodded in agreement to what Elaine had said and they begun heading towards the mansion like building that rested in the middle of the island. Once all of them were out of sight, Elaine had sighed and sat down on the beach looking towards the moon with a solemn look on her face.

"I don't doubt that they can get stronger than they are now in just twenty days, and I believe that Lance can get even stronger. He even inherited strong genes from both Galahad and Gabriel, along with their best qualities. I know how Xander fights and he doesn't just defeat his opponent…he makes sure to destroy them to the point where their emotions shatters. And if Lance…."

As that thought came into her mind, Elaine slapped her cheeks on both sides with her hands and shook off whatever thought came into her mind.

"No, I'm just worrying too much. If its him, I believe that he can do something about Xander. But, if the time ever comes…I'll do what I should've done a long time ago."

"Elaine we're making dinner, if you don't hurry we're going to eat it all!"

Lance had shouted from further away, with Elaine standing back up and heading towards them. Though the resolved look on her face didn't fade away.

"I'm coming, don't start without me!"

A/N: And there goes chapter twenty-one of The Magic Knight. The summer training session for both the Gremory group and Lance's group are started. Lance and the others had headed to the Island Avalon to train with Elaine. Everyone what they need to work on through the summer and have planned to go through the training with her. And there's nothing else to discuss, so until next time later.

Lancelot's Harem: Yumi, Jeanne, Irina, Xenovia, Le Fay, Sona, Serafall, Rossweisse, Valarie, Seekvaira, Kuroka, Yuuma, Griselda, Yasaka, Lavinia, Liu Bei, Tiamat.

Issei's Harem: Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Asia, Ravel, Tsubasa, Aika, Isabel, Katase, Murayama, Mira, Kunou, Kiyome, Elmenhilde, Bennia, Reya.