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Chapter 29: Twin Rating Game! Part 1
"I'm sorry but...come again?" I asked. Odin stroked his beard again and said "you heard me Falbium, I wish to see more...change...more excitement to be exact. A field where both young people can show their potential..."
I scratched my head.
"Odin-dono...there is only a way for this to be achieved...and this is for both party to work together..."
"Twin Rating Game huh? I admit that's not a bad idea you old geezer..." Azazel said, adding his comment. I looked at Sirzechs who held an amused face and said "that...sounds nice actually. I too am interested to see my sister and this...Special Squad of yours at the field..."
I huffed a bit but said "I won't say I hate the idea, this has never happened before so it's a start...I'll go inform of the young ones now..."
Issei POV
"And that sums it up..." Asmodeus-sama said. Huh? Us youth are to be working together with experienced people? Does that mean Buchou could end up working with Eiri-senpai?
Asmodeus-sama snapped his fingers as a fat looking bat appeared with a small bowl by it's feet, filled with two papers. Asmodeus-sama pointed at the bat and said "in the bowl are two papers with names, those names are to be your partner...Rias, Sona, if you would please..."
Buchou and Kaichou took their papers and opened where-
"Ah..."
"I must say I did not see this happening..."
Rias Gremory x Eldrich Vivian Lucifer
Sona Sitri x Eiri Belial
Hmm...I must admit I thought we would end up with Eiri-senpai, because at least we know her group...
Buchou and Kaichou looked at each other with a smirk as Asmodeus-sama said "done? Good. Go the hall on the left and meet your partners. They will give further instruction..."
Buchou pushed opened the doors where I saw a group of Devils sitting about and drinking tea. There was a man clad in a cloak with a high collar, giving him the appearance of an archmage from an rpg game. He had slicked back white hair and blue eyes and a green earing on his left ear.
He looked at us and said "Rias Gremory?"
"Yes, that would be me..." Buchou said as she stepped forward. The man nodded and said "Eldrich..."
"Ah yes..."
Hmm? Oh! There was this man wearing an armour similar to Sirzechs-sama, only in black! He wore a demonic helmet which was rather cool looking but he took it off and came the appearance of a handsome young man similar to Vali, although he had slightly longer hair.
"Hello there, Rias Gremory..." The person said. This is Eldrich Vivian Lucifer? Very different from Vali...
"Ah...greetings to you, Eldrich Vivi-"
"Please, my name is mouthful. Do call me Eldrich or Vivian..." Eldrich-san said. Ooh! Such modesty! Buchou blinked, then did a small smile and said "I'll call you Eldrich then..."
"Wonderful! I always hated formality. This here is my group!" Eldrich-san said as he spread his arms as several people came into view. He then pointed at the archmage guy and said "that over there is my first Bishop"
The bishop nodded and said "Dirgian Belphegor, nice to meet you..."
Belphegor huh? Isn't that one of the extra demons?
Eldrich-san pointed at a person leaning on the wall but held a smiling face...too weird in a sense. He looked at Asia-chan and Koneko-chan in a weird manner. He had a unique appearance, with straight brown hair, it was well kept in a proper manner and black eyes behind black framed glasses. He wore black vestment similar to a priest and had an 'inverse' cross necklace. He also wore black gloves, making him like a priest hitman of sorts.
"My second Bishop, Cezbaron Asmodeus"
?!
Asmodeus? Is he related to Asmodeus-sama or...no wait! That name!
"...if I may ask..." Buchou said but Eldrich-san smiled and said "yes, Rias. My Peerage has original Satan Bloodline..."
"It's not just that. Eldrich-sama saved us all..." Came in a feminine voice-
DOMP
Ooh?! A beautiful girl suddenly dropped in front of us all. She stood up and showed her face. She had black hair tied into a ponytail and black eyes with slightly pointed ears and beautiful pale skin. She wore a ninja garb, like a real ninja one. Starting with the mask covering her mouth and had a black ninja garb, to be specific, a Kunoichi look. With a black leotard, some shoulder pads, gloves and shoes and...she had the body too!
I can totally see the curves of her body from here! She must be around Xenovia as well!
The beautiful girl stood up as a Katana was seen on her back as she said "sorry for the rude entrance. My name is Rengoku Beelzebub, a descendant of the original Beelzebub and Eldrich-sama's only Knight"
"I-It's a pleasure to meet you too..." Buchou stuttered. It was no surprise, her sudden entrance shocked us all.
"Rengoku-chan, it would be a good reminder to not do that again okay?" Came in a male voice. There was a guy who came walking in next to us. He had black hair and violet eyes. He wore a long sleeved black top which had a collar and was neatly zipped up and wore a black hakama with red shoes, which had plated guards on them. On his hands, or primarily his finger tips, were black, scale-like claws, with crimson red at the tips of the claws.
He smiled and said "hello there, Sekiryuutei...and Rias..."
"Hm?"
"Ah...makes sense you don't know me. I was after all, presumed dead..." Said the man. He coughed and properly said "my name is Zekrom Bael, and I'm your older cousin"
...eh? Did I just hear that right? Older cousin? Does that mean he's-
"I...never knew of you..." Buchou admitted. Zekrom-san smiled and said "it's to be expected though...we were all presumed dead before you were even born..."
"But...how?"
Zekrom-san nodded and said "to put long story short, I'm Sairaorg's older brother, therefore, your older cousin"
Ah...that explains their resemblance...
Buchou nodded as Zekrom-san scratched his head and said "sorry we couldn't meet on better condition but us U.S.S members are not allowed to give info until now..."
Buchou nodded again and said "I-I'm...still shocked at this..."
"Well I DID met you since you were but a baby...am I right...Ria-tan?"
"Guh!" Buchou suddenly went stiff when Zekrom-san grinned. Eldrich-san nodded and said "now to introduce our final member..."
"I'm perfectly capable of introducing myself Eldrich..." Came in a cool voice. A beautiful Onee-san came out behind Eldrich-san. She had a fare skin and purple eyes with long brown hair which was tied rather loose. She wore a black dress mixed in with some armour, and instead of a dress skirt, it was more of a tasset which starts from her waists. She had black leggings and armoured greaves and heels.
She bowed and said "greetings, Rias Gremory and her Peerage. I am Katarina Leviathan, Eldrich's mutated Queen and his wife..."
...huh? A mutated Queen? Does she mean she's a mutation piece Queen?! And...did I hear the last part right?!
Eldrich-san put his arms around Katarina-san's waist and said "it's true..." And then released her. "Although that's not the case right now..."
"Hey!"
Buchou introduced us one by one, until it came into my turn. I stood up and bowed as I said "I-It's a pleasure to meet you all! My name is Hyoudou Issei, Buch- I mean, Rias Gremory's Pawn!"
"Raise your head, Hyoudou Issei..." I heard Eldrich-san's voice. "Y-Yes!" I replied and stood up to find him standing in front of me.
He did a small frown, then slowly bowed as he said "it is...actually my pleasure, Sekiryuutei...to be in the presence of one of the Heavenly Dragons...truely and honour..."
Ooh?! He's bowing to me! This is not what I expected!
"It's only natural, Issei..." Said Cezbaron-san said. "You are the Sekiryuutei, you bow to no one. It is mostly the other way round. Learn your place, young Sekiryuutei!"
"Y-Yes Sir!"
[I...sniff...can't actually believe there are still some people who thinks of me this way! Gggguuuuoooggghh!]
Huuuh?! Partner?!
Katarina-san giggled and said "I'm not surprised, Sekiryuutei-chan~"
I'm sorry if I did something wrong to you partner!
After our greetings, Katarina-san prepared us tea as Eldrich-san explained of our situation. He said "we have about three hours to get to know each other, since, after all, the Rating Game is to be prepared as long term one. Combined with the later time of exploring the field if the Games, it'll be a total of five hours so we pretty much have lots of time to know of each others powers and weakness"
Buchou nodded and said "is there a way to get to know each other more specific?"
"You're a sharp one Rias. Luckily, there is the 'Power Rating' device which tells us what's our 'Type' of fighting is like. Are you familiar with the concept of rpg Rias?"
"Role Playing Game? Well...I have not much knowledge of it but I do grasp the basics..."
"Something like that...but a more simpler terms I guess..." Eldrich-san said as he snapped his fingers. "It's better if I show you..."
A wall on the side opened where a large screen was seen and a small device which looked similar to the scanning device you see in a supermarket. Cezbaron-san pushed up his glasses and said "I'll get started" as he used a nearby monitor and typed somethings into it.
A Pentagon came into view with the words of-
'POWER'
'MAGIC'
'SUPPORT'
'SPEED'
'TECHNIQUE'
Huh...as he stated, like an rpg...
Cezbaron-san said "I'll show you your Peerage's power rating as an example" as he looked at Buchou and typed some thing's into the monitor. First one to came up was Akeno-san. There was an area shaded deep on the 'MAGIC' part and 'SUPPORT' and a medium on everything else except 'POWER'
Huh...as expected, Akeno-san was geared more as a mage type character...
"Something like this is shown..." Cezbaron-san said. "We'll know off the others soon so we'll figure out our strength and weakness"
One by one, from Buchou all the way to Gasper, our power rating were shown. Among the Peerage, I was on the highest on 'POWER' while Kiba was highest on 'SPEED' and 'TECHNIQUE'.
Cezbaron-san nodded and said "very nice if I say so myself..."
Bucbou nodded and said "thank you. What about you guys?"
Eldrich-san nodded and said "now before we show you, know that just because of our power difference doesn't mean anything okay?"
Buchou nodded as Cezbaron-san typed some things and opened up his stats and-
It was expected of a high leveled player in an rpg. His highest stat was on 'MAGIC', 'TECHNIQUE' AND 'SUPPORT' while being medium on the rest. None of them was below medium. How nice!
Cezbaron-san typed somethings and showed Dirgian-san's one. He was extremely high in 'SUPPORT' as it maxed out on that part, and high on 'MAGIC' while medium on everything but low on 'POWER'. Huh...I guess not everyone is perfect.
Next was the data of Rengoku-san. She was maxed out on 'SPEED' as it went through the pentagon itself and maxed in 'TECHNIQUE' but not going through the pentagon. She was mid-high in 'POWER' and medium in 'MAGIC' but low on 'SUPPORT'. Ah...so she's an assassin lone job of sorts?
Then came in Zekrom-san's one. I blinked as-
"...wow..." Kiba went. I slightly jawdrop on his one. He was maxed out in 'POWER' and 'MAGIC' as both went through the charts, then he was high in 'SPEED' and 'TECHNIQUE' and medium in 'SUPPORT'
A-As expected of a Bael! But...if Dirgian-san and Cezbaron-san were Bishops...and Rengoku-san was the only Knight and Katarina-san was a Queen...does that mean he's a-
"Ah...I forgot..." Eldrich-san said. "Zekrom is my only Pawn, a stunning eight piece Pawn with six mutation piece"
Ooh?! He is beyond my level!
"Don't be surprised Issei..." Zekrom-san said. "I can sense potential, with determination and hard work, you'll reach my level in no time!"
I nodded. H-He's right! I shouldn't let this drag me down!
And then came in Katarina-san's one. I blinked once more. S-She's a monster! She was maxed out in 'MAGIC', 'SUPPORT' and 'TECHNIQUE' with three of them being off the charts, especially the 'MAGIC' as it really went further up. She is high on 'SPEED' and 'POWER'. A-As expected of a Queen! She is really strong!
And finally...the most anticipated one...Eldrich-san. As the data came up, everyone gasped. He was maxed on 'POWER', 'SPEED', 'MAGIC' and 'TECHNIQUE' with the four being off the charts and medium-low on 'SUPPORT'.
Actually, what made us shocked was the 'POWER' and 'MAGIC' meter. It was going off screen.
Cezbaron-san smirked and said "want to know a fact? His 'POWER' meter takes at least two screens to fill up while the 'MAGIC' takes a half more than the 'POWER' one.. As expected of the strongest King..."
W-Wow! I never knew the Special Squad was on THIS level! I'm seriously impressed! No! Amazed! Wait no! I don't even have a word!
Eldrich-san smiled as he approached Buchou and said "and Rias...I have on more thing to say..."
"Y-Yes?"
"I want you to lead the battle and control our actions"
...
Hmmm?
Did I hear that right? Did Eldrich-san just said for Buchou to take lead of the Rating Game?
Buchou blinked, then widens her eyes as she said "I-I'm flattered but you can't be serious!"
"I am" Eldrich-san said. "I am ready to take your orders. So is my...no...our Peerage. You are the 'King' therefore, you lead..."
"B-But you have more experience than me!"
Eldrich-san frowned and said "call it an intuition but...I have a feeling that you will lead us to victory instead of I...plus...it IS your first official Rating Game right?"
"T-That's true but..."
"Rias...I believe in you so lead us to glory!"
Buchou bit her lip but Katarina-san smiled softly and gently placed a hand on Buchou's shoulder. She said "it's no use Rias. Once Eldrich is like this, there's nothing that can change his mind so just go along with it..."
"B-But...'
"Rias...us U.S.S members were trained to do Suicidal Jobs. We are but criminals in eyes of masses so think of us as an expandable servants..."
"I-I can't do that!"
"I know how gentle you are to your servants but...there are moments when you need to make a few sacrifices you know?"
"...I-I...understand..."
"I know it's hard on you Rias but..."
Buchou nodded slowly and said "I understand. I have my duties..."
Cezbaron-san nodded and said "good. With permission from Eiri herself, I'll show you Eiri's Peerage info"
And so, after an hour, Cezbaron-san showed us Eiri-senpai's info. I do admit that they may not be as 'high' as Eldrich-san's Peerage but I still fear them nevertheless. Primarily, Misaki-san, Jibril and Heart-under-blade.
Firstly, Misaki-san was actually maxed out on EVERYTHING, especially his strength which seems to be as high as Eldrich-san's one. Jibril was maxed on 'POWER' and 'MAGIC' with her 'MAGIC' going as high as Eldrich-san's one.
Now for Heart-under-blade, she was like Misaki-san, maxed on everything but all of her charts were beyond the chart itself. It was scary! Could we even beat a person like her?
Seeing my face of worry, Eldrich-san placed a hand on my shoulder and said "Issei...the charts doesn't mean anything. There could be a chance when even ASIA could beat down Heart-under-blade. We just need some faith is all..."
"Y-You're right Eldrich-san...stats isn't everything. It's how you use that strength that matters..."
"Right on Issei. Rias! You've got a great Pawn here!"
"T-Thank you Eldrich..."
Eventually, Eldrich-san brought us onto a different room, it was all white. Like an empty room painted all white, although it was very big and had a large see through window. Eldrich-san spread his arms and said "welcome to the 'Simulator Room'. It's kinda like...well...as stated by the name, a Simulator Room. The Soldiers of the Underworld and us U.S.S members use it to test our battle power, some exercise or just to go bet one against another. Don't ask about the last part..."
I sweat drop at the statement as Buchou said "I-I see...are we here to test the powers?"
"Yes to be exact. It's more of a demonstration of our and your powers so we'll get into a more detail regarding our strength, weakness and possible future strategies..." Cezbaron-san explained. Buchou nodded and said "we'll go first so you will have a preemptive knowledge of us" making Eldrich-san nod.
Akeno-san was first. Cezbaron-san made us go into the room with the see through window as a monitor and a computer keyboard was seen. He typed somethings into the keyboard and said said "okay Akeno-san. We'll just be doing some target practice..." As the Simulator Room made a dummy figure appear in front of Akeno-san.
"That dummy right there is super strong, so I want you to use every bit of attack you know, followed by your strongest attack. Go it?"
"Understood"
When Akeno-san started, I overheard Buchou and Eldrich-san having a conversation regarding the training.
"And is there a goal for this?"
"We'll probably be doing what we call the simple 'Three Step' thing around here. A target practice, then some reflex and endurance test and finally the real life combat session"
"Hmm...do you think we can do this?"
"We've got several hours more Rias. Of course we could..."
DDOOGGGAAAAN!
Huh? My train of thought was interrupted when an explosion was heard. I looked back at Akeno-san and saw scorch marks around the area. Cezbaron-san nodded and said "good Akeno-san. Is that all?"
"Yes...I think so..."
Cezbaron-san frowned in disappointment and said "I wont force you but I suggest you make use of that Holy Power within you. A moment of hesitation will bring you down in an instant..."
"!"
"But that's up to you. Would you want to continue onto the next session?"
Ooh! Such a serious person! As expected of a person experienced in the field of combat! But he's pretty nice to let Akeno-san pick...I wonder if she's going to be okay...
Akeno-san looked stiff but said "I...would like to go onto the next session please..."
"Tch...very well..." Cezbaron-san made a visible disappointed tone and expression but continued on nevertheless. "This is the second session. It's the endurance and reflex test. There will be a blast ranging from level one to eleven so tell me if you can't block, parry, deflect, dodge or defend against it okay?"
Akeno-san made a nod as Cezbaron-san said "going to level one..." As he pushed up a button making the number 'one' appear on a small monitor. "Here it comes!"
Akeno-san made a stance as a small block of magic was shot out from a random direction as she dodged it easily. Another button was pressed as level two shot out another block of magic, although slightly bigger.
After a moment or so, Akeno-san made it to level five with ease as Cezbaron-san said "good...now here comes the hard part..." As he made it to level six.
Two block of large magic was shot out as it homed towards Akeno-san. She dodged the first one but instantly shot out a thunder shock to block the second one. As level seven came, three blocks came, this time in the appearance of SIX heavy magic missiles.
Huh? What's with the change of attack?
Akeno-san dodged the first, destroyed the second but just as the third one was about to hit her head, it dispersed instantly. Akeno-san panted a bit and huffed as Akeno-san said "the missile would have blown your head off. It seems you're capacity as a 'multiple target' combatant is still lacking..."
One by one, we tried our hardest. Cezbaron-san stated only people who reached level eleven was allowed to do the final session.
Asia only made it level three. Poor her...
Koneko-chan was until level six.
Gasper didn't even go to level two because he kept on hiding in his box...
As I saw Kiba doing his session, I heard Eldrich-san said "impressive...to be going this far. Your Peerage is above average you know?"
"Is that so? Thank you Eldrich, we try our best..."
DING
"Kiba, you're going to the final session"
Huh?! Kiba made to the final session? I looked at his state, he just huffed a bit but no sign of being tired. As expected of that handsome bastard! Cezbaron-san pushed up his glasses and said "good job. Prepare yourself Kiba, we're going to the final session..." Making said Knight nod.
As Cezbaron-san typed something onto the keyboard, the simulator room shifted onto a vast field where a lone black figure stood. Kiba raised his eyebrow as Cezbaron-san said "okay...the final session lies in all of your recorded battle sequence just now...and pit it against you"
"?!" Kiba went as the black figure copied Kiba's stance as it shifted into a Kiba look a like. The only difference was the eyes was yellow. Cezbaron-san said "this is the final session. You fight yourself within here. We too have a 'Mode' to set you on you maximum state but I think it's too hard-"
"Do it Cezbaron-san..."
"..."
"I wish to fight myself in a maximum potential..." Kiba said with a small hint of amusement. "Because I believe the greatest opponent lies within yourself..."
"Nice choice of words. As you wish, you will fight yourself in your maximum potential. Note that any injuries sustained will be cured until the simulation ends but the injuries received, will feel real. If you should 'die' in this simulator, it will end as if it's a 'game over'"
"Understood"
Kiba took a deep breath as Cezbaron-san said "begin...now!"
DOOOSH!
Oh! The Kiba clone went blur and suddenly appeared in front of Kiba! Real Kiba widens his eyes and quickly raised his sword as the Kiba clone thrust his. As the sword clashed, real Kiba stepped back and sped away to gain some gain some distance.
The Kiba clone made two demonic swords and threw them in a similar manner to Yuuya-senpai! As the sword twirled, real Kiba frowned and used his sword to deflect it but as soon as the blades made contact, clone Kiba rushed in and thrust his swords.
Real Kiba clicked his tongue and summoned a wall of swords in front of him to block the blow and knowing it was futile, he made more under his feet and went airborne.
DOOGAAAN!
The Kiba clone easily destroyed the wall of swords but Kiba was midair and-
"Come to me, Balance Breaker!" Kiba shouted as he made a holy demonic sword and threw it forward. The Kiba clone easily deflected it but real Kiba landed on the ground and made another holy demonic sword and with all his might, thrust it forward and made many holy demonic blades shot out from the ground with him.
Kiba clone suddenly went blur and-
ZAAAAAAAANN!
Countered real Kiba with a simple parry and many waves of holy demonic sword shot out. Kiba widens his eyes and stepped back as he slashed wildly, trying to parry all the blades. Kiba clone went into a blur again and instantly appeared behind Kiba and thrust his sword forward, driving his blade on the back of the open, real Kiba.
"Gaaaagh!" Real Kiba screamed as the Kiba clone kicked him far away. Cezbaron-san said "Kiba, it's ov-"
"Not yet!" Kiba said as he spread out his left arm. "I can keep on going! To be defeated by one strike?! Not a chance!"
"That's the spirit..."
Buchou looked worried but Eldrich-san said "it's okay Rias. He's a tough guy..."
Real Kiba spat out blood as his clone prepared itself. Kiba made two more unholy demonic swords and rush in with great speed! One can tell he was serious. His clone mimicked his actions as-
KATCHIN!
Oh! They clashed swords! As the sounds of metal echoed, real Kiba was actually trying to keep up! At a swift moment, Kiba clone parried his real self and performed a strong kick and as real Kiba staggered, his clone self thrust his sword right through his abdomen.
"Kuh!" Real Kiba went as his clone self lifted his real self and threw him far away. The clone made two swords and threw it in a twirling manner again. Real Kiba, midair, frowned and painfully forced himself to spin his entire body as he made two swords and deflect the swords.
Real Kiba landed on the ground but his clone self went blur and instantly appeared near Kiba and used the pommel of his blade to smash Kiba away.
"Gah!" Kiba grunted as he smashed to a distance. Cezbaron-san frowned and said "Kiba..."
"Kiba, it's enough!" Buchou said with a worried tone. Kiba spun slowly and regained his stance as his clone remained on standby. Kiba spat out blood and slowly panted. He was in a real bad shape, as expected of a Knight, they can't take much powerful hits.
Kiba closed his eyes and remained still for a moment, before he said "I...can't do it..."
"Ah..." Cezbaron-san went as-
"Alone!"
"Hm?"
"I can't do this alone!" Kiba said with a shout. He spread his left arm and chanted-
"Saint Peter. Saint Basil the Great. Saint Denis. Holy-Mother Mary. Please hear my voice!"
"That chant..." Eldrich said with a smirk as a dimensional hole appeared as Kiba pulled out a sword and-
"In the name of the Saints whom reside within this blade, I will release it, Durandal!"
DDDDUUUURRRR
A power surge was felt as Kiba pulled out the holy sword Durandal! So he can do what Xenovia do?! Xenovia herself looked amused as Kiba said "help me, Xenovia! And..." As he made an unholy demonic sword on his other hand. "My old comrades!"
The clone tilt it's head Kiba let loose a roar and rushed in. The clone did not do what Kiba did but he rushed in as well as-
"HaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAGGHH!" Kiba roared as he let loose a powerful swing with his unholy demonic blade which made his clone raised it's blade and blocked it but-
"Hah!" Kiba with all his might pushed forward and sends his clone flying! As it was sent airborne, Kiba actually raised his blade making Xenovia raise his eyebrow as Kiba said "help me Xenovia! And...!" As a pillar of light appeared from the blade.
Huh?! He's using his magical energy and is gathering it at the blade of Durandal?! It looks like...
"Yuuya-senpai! Take this! DURAN!" Kiba shouted as he swung down the blade and unleashed a mix of holy and demonic blast together and-
"DAAAAAAAAAL!"
BWWWOOOOOOOSSSHHH!
The massive concentration of blast hits his clone self as a bright light enveloped the entire area. Kiba panted as his clone self dropped down onto the ground as he sighed in content and-
ZAN!
"Kuh!" Kiba went as he felt a powerful stab onto him. His eyes widen as his clone self stabbed him, and even then, his clone self only looked ragged.
PUNG!
Cezbaron-san pressed a button, ending the simulation.
As the simulation dispersed, Kiba's injuries were as well, although despite that he still fell onto his back and panted.
Cezbaron-san nodded and said "a very good work Kiba. For a starter, your scores are amazing so props to that. Do come back in..." Earning a thumb up from a tired Kiba.
He slowly stood up and walked back to the room and sat on a nearby couch and said "oh man...was THAT tiring. It felt so real but..."
"It's like that" Rengoku-san said. "It's more tiring after the simulation as fatigue hits you..."
"Note taken" Kiba said. Eldrich-san smiled and said "good work. There's a resting room with a special drink so you'll regain your energy for the fight. Issei! It's your turn!"
"Y-Yes!"
Meanwhile...
Yuuya POV
Leaving the bathroom, I stretched myself. It was a long preparation so they gave us time to wonder about, of course, save for me who is currently being watched at. Hel to be specific. She had a pissed off face as I said "I am seriously so sorry to make a fuss to you..."
"It's not you. It's the damn order to follow you around! I mean, they declared you're a free person but STILL treat you like shit? That pisses me off..."
I scratched my head and said "while I do want to explore, I'll just go back so you may return to whatever activities you were doing..."
"You really don't have to that-"
"Already halfway back to the hall!"
"Damn it!"
I arrived back at the hall and saw the Faction Leaders sitting about, having a small talk...save for one Faction. I scratched my head again and asked Azazel "If I may..."
"Hmm?"
"Where's the Angel Faction? I noticed the Maou, you and Odin but where are the Angels?"
"Michael had something to do in Heaven so he sent an exorcist to represent him. He'll be a bit late but he'll be here soon-"
"Excuse me but...is this the Conference?"
"Well speak of the devil..." Azazel said. He pointed behind me to a person as I turned around. The person was tall, I think he's around 6'1. He had a slightly messy blonde hair and bright blue eyes. He wore a black coat with pants and boots and gloves and a Cross necklace. A unique thing was that, he had a black katana with a chain at the bottom of the handle and was kept on his hip.
My eyes widen at his presence. He looked at me and smiled as he said "well I'll be damn...Yuuya! It's been a while!"
Azazel raised his eyebrow and said "you know him?"
The man grinned as he bowed and said "I am the representative for Michael-sama and the Exorcist he sent. My name is Adrian Stradda, grandson of Vasco Stradda"
Everyone went silent of those words. Azazel blinked, then laughed. "Ha!" He went. "Grandson of the famous Vasco Stradda? I knew he looked familiar..."
Rosswiesse leaned in closer and said "is he..."
"Yeah...Stradda Ji-san's grandson and an older brother figure to me..." I said with a smile. Adrian made his way to me and said "what's up Yuuya! It's been two years since I last saw you!"
"Yeah...sorry for not contacting you..." I said. He smiled and ruffled my hair and said "no problem! It was my fault as well for not making any contact as well..."
We both laughed until Adrian sets his eyes onto Rosswiesse. He smiled and said "oh! I didn't notice you there..." As he stood near her. "Adrian Stradda, I'm Yuuya's older brother!"
Rosswiesse made a small smile and said "hello there. I'm Rosswiesse" as she gave her hand. Adrian shook it and said "pleasure to make your acquittance Rosswiesse..."
Rosswiesse made a small giggle and...I can't help but pout at it. Adrian took notice of this and said "hmm? Something wrong Yuuya?"
"Nothing..."
Rosswiesse made a small giggle and gently placed both of her hands onto my shoulder and said "I never knew you were the easily jealous type of boyfriend~"
The room went silent.
Odin jaw dropped and Azazel coughed in shock. I blinked as well as Rosswiesse smiled at me and went "ehehee~"
Adrian blinked again, then laughed and said "interesting! Props to that Yuuya. I'm happy for ya!"
Rosswiesse giggled again and gave a peck to my cheeks and went back to Odin. He stared at Rosswiesse with a bewildered expression as she said "what? Couldn't think I can't get a boyfriend? Well tough luck old man, I'm no more the little girl you always see!"
Odin blinked again, then said "huh...honestly I'm surprised..."
"Hmmhmm~!" Rosswiesse went with a smug expression. Did...did she and Odin had a fight or something?
Odin scratched his head and said "well I'll give it to ya this time Rosswiesse...not bad...but...I guess it'll be a while till you reach final base..."
Rosswiesse tilt her head and said "final base?"
Adrian placed a hand on her shoulder and said "for your sake...don't bother asking..."
"Hmm?" Rosswiesse went, still curious. Damn it Odin! Don't ruin her!
Back with Issei...
Issei POV
Ha!
DON!
I destroyed the last orb and huffed a bit. Cezbaron-san said "huh...you finished the second session without going on Balance Break. Impressive Issei, although you still lack speed so you're thirty seconds slower than Kiba to finish this session..."
"Ah! I thought I could at least reach his time but it's fine!" I said. "I'm ready for the final session!"
As the simulation shifted into a vast field, Cezbaron-san said "you know who you're going up against so I'll start the simulation"
"Got it!"
There was more button pressing as I said "Partner, we're in for a rough ride!"
[That you are correct. But I'm intrigue to see what you are in your 'maximum potential']
I hope it's not THAT scary though...
As I raised my hand, I started the countdown for my Balance Break! I saw my clone self appearing as it raised it's hand, instantly changing into the Scale Mail. Huh! As expected of the clone!
My clone self wasted not time and used the thrusters to rush in towards me but I began running. Gotta make time for the Balance Break! As he appeared behind me, I heard-
[Boost!]
DUURRR!
Whaa?! One Boost and a power surge already?! Scary!
[Keep your head in the game Partner!]
Y-You're right Partner! I huffed as my clone let loose a punch but I luckily ducked and zipped to the side as-
DOOOGGAAAAN!
What the hell?! The punch missed but it cause a shockwave! I lost my balance and fell as my clone rushed in!
[Boost!]
Shit!
I rolled to the side, dodging a punch as-
DDOOGAAN!
A crater was formed!
I frowned as a bright green glow appeared on my left arm.
[Partner!]
Yessss! Let's gooo!
[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!]
"Guuuuuuuuoooooggghh!" I felt an incredible rush of power as I entered my Balance Break and a Scale Mail came upon me! I regained my stance and used a strong step to halt my self as I let loose punch with-
[Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!]
"OOORRYYAAAH! I let loose a shout and punched forward as my clone mimicked my movements and-
DOOOOOOON!
Our fists collided as the ground broke under the pressure! Shit! One normal punch from my clone equals to sever Boosted punch?!
I frowned and performed a roundhouse kick but my clone easily grabbed it and lifted me as he twirled me before throwing me midair!
I deployed my wings to regain my stance but-
[Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!]
My clone did a powerful step and let loose his fist as-
"MAX DRAGON SHOT!"
"SHIT!" I shouted as I merely flew to the side and he missed but-
DUUUUUUURRRRRR
Ugyah! The pressure of the blast near me cracked my mask! Damn that power! I huffed and rushed in from the opening and performed a powerful punch to my clone as he staggered but I pressed my assault! I performed a two punch combo on the chest followed by a head butt and finally hopped and used both of my legs to perform a powerful kick!
I continued as he staggered and deployed my thrusters to make distance between him as I-
[Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!] [Boost!]
"Max Dragon Shot!" I shouted and thrust my fist forward and shot out a large red beam towards my clone! The shot made me go further but my clone suddenly made another strong step and-
DOOOOGGAAAA!
HUH?! He thrust his fist forward and used his fingers in a jabbing motion to cleave my beam in half!
I frowned and rushed in from the side and let loose a kick but my clone dove out of the beam and dodged my attack! He rolled to the side and shot out forward and used his body as a battering ram!
"Kuh!" I went as I felt a truck crushing me from the front as I was blasted away! My clone pressed his assault and rushed in as he thrust his fist forward and shot out a Dragon Shot!
I twirled myself to the side to dodged but my clone suddenly appeared on my side and performed a powerful elbow blow to my side! I fell to the ground and gritted my teeth but he continued and did a powerful kick which made a crater and sends me flying!
Shit!
How powerful is he?!
My clone leaped towards me and grabbed me, intending to pildedrive my head but I wiggled and got my hands free as I punched my clone face! He didn't seem to stagger and frowned as I said "Dragon Shot!" As I blasted his face!
He staggered and slightly loosen his grip! Taking the chance, I twirled our position as I grabbed his face and point it downwards as-
DOOOOOOOORR!
I smashed his head directly into the ground as I made a crater and leaped myself to safety! My clone grunted and stood up, unfazed but had his mask cracked. I panted and said "Partner...how are we doing?"
[Two more Max Dragon Shots and that's it...]
I clicked my tongue. Think! What can I do in this position!
I huffed and said "I think...I need to get creative!" As I took a stance. I need to focus on my speciality! "Promote: Rook!" I said as I felt my arms getting a bit heavy but felt more power.
"I'll get creative like Yuuya-senpai!" I said as I ran towards my clone as he rushed in with great speed. He let loose fist but-
PAH!
I parried him and performed a powerful punch to his chest! He grunted at the force as I did a quick uppercut and kicked him at the knees!
He knelt down due to the stagger as I let loose another fist but he caught it and-
CRACK!
"!" I went as he performed a powerful jab onto my shoulder as I heard a crack! I grit my teeth as he used his other fist to punch me but I used my other hand to parry it and made Ascalon appear and ram it through his chest!
My clone gargled as I stepped back to a distance. I huffed as I felt my body heavy...
My clone stared at me as he spread his arms. Huh? What is he going to do-
"I, who am about to awaken..."
Huh?! Hey hey! That chant!
Cezbaron-san ended the simulation as fatigue hits me as my Balance Break dispersed. "Kuh!" I went as I fell to the ground. I heard clapping as Cezbaron-san said "huh...nice work Issei. I really got to stop it there..."
I merely raised a thumb.
After a short rest, I went back to Buchou and the rest as Rengoku-san threw me a bottle full of bright blue liquid. I would assume it was Phoenix Tears but...they were different in colour...
"It's a special drink used to heal everything in your body. It sounds more useful than the Phoenix Tears but drinking that more than twice in a day can lead to body poisoning!" Rengoku-san said.
Hey hey...don't give me poisonous energy drinks!
"But it's fine since it's your first bottle for the day"
I huffed but drank it anyway and as soon as the rather sweet liquid passed by my throat, I felt instantly refreshed! My fatigue dispersed and my energy was back again! Woah! I kept chugging on the drink before finishing and-
"Paaaaaah! Woah! That was great!"
"I know right? It's like I never entered the simulation at all..." Kiba said as I nodded. I looked at Rengoku-san and said "what's it made off?"
"Phoenix Tears...Hydra Poison, Gargoyle Body Fluid and an Imp's testicle..." Rengoku-san said with a smile.
I blinked.
Kiba blinked.
Huh? Poison? And...body fluid? And did I heard the last part right?!
Eventually, we had a short break as I looked at the clock. Hmm...we still had three hours left including the surveillance of the field...such a long time!
Eldrich-san stood up and said "okay then...while we won't do the simulation, we'll show you our powers, starting from Zekrom. The latter nodded and went into the simulation room.
As a training doll came up, I saw Zekrom-san making his index, middle, ring and pinky finger straight forward and tight them up together while the thumb was neatly within the palms. Huh...so he jabs rather than punch? That explains the claws-
BUING!
Huh? Very tiny black orbs gathered on the tips of the fingers as Katarina-san said " Zekrom is a fast and strong yet elegant fighter. Utilizing the Power of Destruction at his finger tips, each jab is like an explosive C4 directly blown at your body..."
What? Such power! I saw Zekrom rushed in at the training doll as he thrust his first forward and jabbed it directly at the training doll's neck as it exploded! As soon as he retracted his hand, he instantly made the orbs again!
Such skill with the Power of Destruction! Does that mean if Sairaorg-san has Power of Destruction, he'll be like Zekrom-san? I got shivers when just thinking of it...
Zekrom-san stepped but as his leg was ignited with Power of Destruction followed by him kicking it at the training do and caused another explosion! His kick made the Power of Destruction left a beautiful trail of red and black!
Zekrom-san continued jabbing the training doll in a rapid manner but I squinted my eyes a bit. Is he...targeting the-
"Good job Issei" Katarina-san said with a smile. "Yes, Zekrom focuses on hurting the opponents vital points. Combined with his accurate precision, speed and power, he is in fact the second strongest member on our Peerage..."
Hmm! Such strength! I want to be as strong as him one day!
"But...that's not all of his abilities..." Katarina-san said with a smirk. "While powerful...his greatest ability lies in his...creativity..."
Zekrom-san stepped back and swiped his hand as he sends a torrent of power of destruction followed by jabbing his hand into the ground and caused a burst into the ground, he leaped midair and swipe his hands as the orbs left his fingers and shot out as fast as a bullet and hits the ground as it exploded! He landed back on the ground, deployed another set of small orbs and rushed in as he ignited his left leg with another Power of Destruction and performed a powerful kick onto the training doll!
He then stepped back as Katarina-san said "and this...is one of his greatest ability..."
Zekrom-san than clasped his index and middle finger as he crossed them similar to an onmyouji and said "Area!" As a square in a three dimensional manner surrounded the training doll and-
"Of Destruction!" Zekrom-san said as he swiped his hand making the square glowed a bit and-
FOOP!
Huh? The area within the square literally disappeared! Buchou widens her eyes in shock as Zekrom-san grasp his hand and said "that's roughly off my abilities!"
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Zekrom-san came back standing next to us as Buchou said "how did...you manipulate the Power of Destruction like that?"
"Well...just some Imagination and a wee bit of control is all it takes. It's actually easier to practice it with someone of your talent Rias..." Zekrom-san said with a smile. Buchou smiled back and said "I'll try it out one if these days..."
Dirgian-san made his way into the simulation room as Cezbaron-san made several fireballs appear and Katarina-san started "Dirgian-san is our-"
BOSH!
The fireballs shot out as Dirgian-san simply swipe his hand and made a defensive magic crest as it absorbed the fireball.
"Defence Expert and Field Medic" Katarina-san finished. More fireballs were made as Dirgian-san moved through the area with ease while blocking. As all the fireballs were all absorbed, he snapped his fingers and made a large magic sphere behind him and shot out all the fireballs he absorbed with twice the impact.
"His Defensive Maneuver is simply put 'Tank' and 'Counter-Attack'. He has a stunning range of sixty meters to create a shield. In Rating Games, anyone that passes by the shield will be instantly scanned and made their position known. This is advantages when guarding the Base in the Rating Game"
Eldrich-san stepped up and said "but his greatest ability lies in his healing abilities. Asia!"
"Y-Yes Eldrich-san?"
"Got to Dirgian. He'll probably be partnered with you..."
"Y-Yes!" Asia said as she went in the room. Dirgian-san saw her and said "ah...good timing. I was about to call you here..."
"H-How can I help Dirgian-san?"
Dirgian-san slowly nod and said "this will hurt a bit..." As he grasp Asia's hand and used his hand to make a small cut. Asia wasn't really fazed but she tilts her head. "You see Asia..." Dirgian-san said as his green earing glowed.
"I'm your Senpai in your Sacred Gear..."
BING!
A green glow was seen as Asia's wounds healed. Buchou and Asia widens their eyes as I said "T-Twilight Healing?"
That's right" Katarina-san said. "Dirgian has the Twilight Healing with him..."
"D-Does that mean he's a half human?"
"No...all of us are Devils..." Katarina-san said in a sad tone. Huh? Did something happen in their past? Does this have anything to do with Eldrich-san saving them?
"But that's not the point..."
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After Dirgian-san, it was Cezbaron-san. He went into the simulation room with Dirgian-san replacing him in the monitor. Cezbaron began by moving around the speed and placed many magic crests around the area.
Katarina-san explained "Cezbaron is our Surveillance, Primal Strategist and Trap Master"
Hoo...such a complete team that Eldrich-san has! It's like they're a military group-
Oh wait...they are...
Anyway, Cezbaron-san than snapped his fingers and armed the traps as lots of complicated looking seals were seen. The magic seals then dispersed as I said "oh...so it's like an invisible trap?"
"Yep. Cezbaron specialized on traps" Katarina-san said as Cezbaron-san spread his arms and unleashed many magic spheres as it floated, before changing it's appearance to the surrounding, like a camouflage.
"And that is how we keep tabs on the. I suggest Gasper partners up with him..." Eldrich-san said earning a nod from Buchou.
After his short demonstration, Cezbaron-san left the simulation as Rengoku-san stepped in. The simulation started as it shifted into a forest-like area. Rengoku-san drew her katana. It was beautiful to be in fact, with a white grip and black lining, the blade itself was slightly curved and the guard was in an oval shape.
Rengoku-san rushed in and cut the trees around her with high precision and quickly sheathed her blade before leaping as her body went blur and disappeared. Katarina-san said "Rengoku specialize in Stealth like a Ninja, and Assassination, some minor ancient traps such as pit holes and if forced to go into direct contact, a Swordman who utilizes the 'Iado' style with her unique Demon Sword"
"Demon Sword?" Kiba said, interested. Katarina-san smiled and said "with her expert Iado style, Rengoku wields the Demonic Sword 'Yamato' and it's unique 'Dark Slayer' style"
"Huh...I've only heard it from a few people but never knew it was real..." Kiba said. Rengoku then hopped back as she appeared out of nowhere and-
"Judgement Cut"
SHIING!
Ooh?! Rengoku-san suddenly made blue linings across the area without taking of her sword!...or maybe I just didn't see it.
BOISH!
The area of the blue linings were cut off with power and precision as Rengoku-san leaped midair and swiped her arms, summoning ethereal like swords as it hits the ground. She landed and rushed in as she destroyed a large area with another slash!
She then went blur and disappeared once more before suddenly appearing behind a tree and unleashed a torrent of her summoned swords and destroyed another area.
"Truely befitting of an Assasin and a Knight..." Katarina-san said with a smile.
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After Rengoku-san went back in, Katarina-san stretched and walked in as Eldrich-san explained "now comes one of our winning factor for our battles..."
Katarina-san stepped in with Zekrom-san standing next to her. I raised an eyebrow as Eldrich-san grinned and said "heh...watch this..."
Firstly, Zekrom-san jabbed the dummy, which exploded on impact like before. I raised my eyebrow and tilt my head until Katarina-san swipe her arms as two magic crest were deployed before attaching itself to Zekrom-san's arms.
He then jabbed once more and-
DOOOOOGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAH!
Oooh?! It was a much more larger explosion! It's like a tank firing a shot at an explosive barrel!
"Katarina Leviathan. While mastering the arts of many magic, her strength lies in her magic enhancement. Her buffs are really...something. As our Queen, she serves as our main Battle Support. Combined with her vast knowledge of Magic, she can serve as a pure support, an offensive or defensive support or even a pure combatant" Eldrich-san said with a smile. "And also she's my woman..."
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Buchou sweat drop at the last part as Katarina-san came back out with Zekrom-san as she said "well...I won't show much of my magic now but we'll do it eventually during the Rating Game. Eldrich, you're up!"
Eldrich-san nodded and went in the simulation room as Katarina-san said "as a heads up, Eldrich...will probably show you a bit of his...problem..."
Hmm? Is it serious?
Eldrich-san stepped into the simulation room with a deep breath and said "I do hope that you're all not shocked at this but..." As he spread out his devil wings. Just like Vali, they were a total of eight. And then...black and white feathers came out.
Wait...what?
"...what?" Buchou went as Eldrich-san showed us a pair of Fallen Angel and Angel wings. Eldrich-san said "this is an important fact to you all. While I maybe the strongest, my weakness lies in my hesitation to use the powers left behind by that...person...and I ask you guys to not see me as a different person..."
Buchou went quiet, shocked of the events, then took a deep breath and said "I...actually learned from a person to not see other people's indifference. So...I will just do that, Eldrich..."
"Thank you Rias..." Eldrich-san said as he made his wings gone. "I'll just do a short demonstration of my powers to wrap it up..."
While questions still linger in my head, I decided to push it aside for now. Katarina-san stepped up and said "our King and my Husband. Eldrich serves as the most powerful in our group...although he hesitates to use those...things that were left to him. But pushing that aside, while great in strength, Eldrich lacks...stuff...suffice to say. He has vast knowledge of magic, like me, but he has no distinctive features of him. Like me with my enhancement, or Zekrom and his Power of Destruction. Simply put, he is but a pure warrior...although there is one thing he has which all of us don't..."
Eldrich-san huffed as he spread his arms as Katarina-san said "with the blood of Lucifer in his blood, he embraces one thing that no Lucifer has done, since the original Lucifer"
"What is it?"
"With being the former resident of Heaven, he embraces...his Holy Powers..."
BWUNG!
Eldrich-san made a light spear! How is that possible? Is it because of the Fallen Angel and Angel powers?
Suddenly, the light spear turned dark! It was now a fusion of black and yellow! Does this mean he's like Kiba?!
Eldrich-san threw the spear and-
DOOOGGGGGAAAAAN!
It caused a massive explosion! How strong is he actually? With the short introduction, Eldrich-san came back as I said "Eldrich-san! Was that a power of the Angel and Fallen Angel?"
"Well...truth to be told it was from my Lucifer blood..."
"Hmm...so much to learn!"
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After our full introduction, Katarina-san decided to discuss some tactics with Buchou as me and Eldrich-san sat outside for a breather. Eldrich-san smiled and said "you must be curious of my powers right?"
"Well...truth to be told, I am. But no pressure Eldrich-san, you don't have to tell if you don't want to..."
"I won't lie Issei. I never hide things...but of course because of my job I can't tell everything. I'll just give a small rundown on what happened..."
I sat more straight, eager to listen. Eldrich-san huffed and said "to simply put and to start it off...I'm like Kiba..."
"Huh?"
"I was...experimented on..."
"T-That's horrible!"
"We all are to be exact. My Peerage and I were victims under a project call 'Project Garden of Eden'. I can't remember who it was but the person was one of the former Lead in Grigori. He was a Human but held high ambitions...but he was ruthless. I don't know the details but he left Grigori and continued his brutal experiments. Kidnapping Children and experimenting on them. My Peerage and I are one of the many victims of him...but I managed to escape..."
"If I may ask...what did he do to you?"
"To me? He implanted the blood of other Demon Family within me, mixed in with an Angel and Fallen Angels blood. I would have died were it not for my will to see my Mother again and my Lucifer blood. After all, I was the direct descendant so my body adjust with the other blood..."
"Au...that's so sad..."
"Yeah...but I decided to move on from it, seven years later, here I am..."
This guy...he's gone through alot...
"But of course...I hesitate to use the 'powers' he 'left' me...that man...I'll never forget his cruel smile and the insanity in his eyes..."
I blinked a bit and tilt my head. I huffed a bit as I said "shouldn't you embrace it?"
"Hmm?"
I looked forward and said "I do admit it's hard but...I learned from another person that...to truely move on from your past...you must embrace it fully. Having fear and regrets will only make it worse..."
Eldrich-san blinked, before chuckling and said "you're a nice boy Issei. Come! We return to our group!"
"Y-Yes!"
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No Reference used in this chapter.
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Review Replies!
To Withdranwmadness000: yep yep! Eldrich is Vali's older brother! And the OC? Hmmhmm! This is but a Fraction of the OC's to come! It was a bit hard to make them all XD regarding Yuuya's death...well...I'll take the risk. Gonna make some drama and junk o.o and yeah, I'm not good at the romance thing, still testing waters XD
To Fraxures: glad you liked the speech! I worked hard on it, it was a bit hard to pull it off :O
To San: glad you liked it my friend, I worked hard on it ;) also, again, you're sharp! There will be a plot twist regarding Issei and Yuuya ;D especially HOW it happened! I better prepare for the pitchforks incoming :/
To Abel: glad you liked it :D Falbi and Serafall is more friendlier than Ajuka and Sirzechs
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Harem List!
Yuuya: Rosswiesse (Main), Eiri, Walburga, Elmenhilde, Valerie, Raynare, Kuroka, Yasaka, Ophis, Lilith, Maria (Under form of Iroha), Tiamat, Roku, Hel, Shinobu, Jibril, Chitoge, Saya/BGS
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Holy hell this was a long ass chapter. Now I know there is loads of OC but guess what? This is but a FRACTION of the OC's to come XD
Now, Eldrich and his Peerage will have an OC arc dedicated to them which is combined with BGS/Saya's one as they have the same history! Now the person who did this to them will be a super mega antagonistic role in this story which will last until the finale.
Also, despite his random intro, Adrian has a super duper mega role in this story as well! Well that's it for this update folks! Sorry for the late update and I hope you keep on reading!
As per finale, no spirits in this chapter.
EDIT: Sorry for the weird lines! (+++) means Line Break because stupid fanfic Document Edit won't let me add more words! I guess 10k words is my max :/ god fucking damn it, it's weird now! Sorry for thos everyone!
