Chronicle 37: A Hero's Duty
I don't own DxD; I just use its characters and techniques. All credit goes to its creator. Any references I may use belong to their creators also
Girls Involved: None
(Azazel P.O.V)
As we stared down the Hero faction at last, I was very curious about the young man who led the group. It was clear that most of them had a sacred gear and that meant the leader's gear would have to be incredible. "So now that we have you. What are you planning to do with Lady Yasaka?" I said calmly. They called us there for a reason and I was curious what it was.
"It's very simple Lord Azazel. We're going to use her power to help summon Great Red to this plain of existence." The man named Cao Cao smiled. I was about to say something but surprisingly enough Issei beat me to it.
"Uh Perv Perv, did I hear you right and when you said were going to SUMMON Great Red to this plain of existence." Issei said calmly. Wait a minute did Issei just call the Leader of the hero Faction Perv Perv?" I really didn't want to know why he said that.
"Issei, why did you call my boss Perv Perv?" Jeanne asked nervously. Oh man, she shouldn't have done that.
Issei got a classic smile before saying, "When I came to 'interrogate you' yesterday he was spying on us." Issei said nonchalantly causing Jeanne to blush heavily and the rest of the Hero Faction to chuckle. I had a feeling that interrogation was more like he came to have sex with her.
"Cao Cao, you were spying on me AGAIN!" Jeanne exclaimed. Wait a minute did she just say again. Man this was gonna be good and not the usual type.
"You've been acting strange for a while and I was nervous. Turns out I was right since the Red Dragon Emperor came to your bedroom." Cao Cao shrugged. He had a good point.
"And yet you Georg and Sieg came up to me with my classmates and tried to hit on me. If you were afraid that I was a spy, why didn't you just send it discreetly using one of Leo's monsters" Jeanne yelled out. Wait a moment did she just say monsters!
"So that young man is the host of Annihilation Maker" I gasped since it's the only sacred gear I could think of that would be able to produce beasts that would actually allow someone to spy discreetly.
"Now look what you've done Jeanne. We wanted to keep our powers a secret" Siegfried chuckled.
"Shut up Sieg. You should've stopped him since you guys are best friends" Jeanne said bashfully though she couldn't help but blush at the situation.
"As much fun as it is hearing about somebody else's perverted tendencies, we were talking about Cao Cao and his plan to summon Great Red." Issei spoke up reminding us about why we were here and getting a twitch from Cao Cao
"Sorry" Jeanne said bashfully a bit embarrassed at how she was behaving. Why she was apologizing to him was surprising but considering that it was Issei. I didn't think much of it.
Cao Cao coughed a bit returning our focus to him and continued his train of thought, "That's right. I want to summon Great Red to this plain of existence. Lady Ophis desires her peace and I'm going to give it to her while at the same time doing what any Hero would do. Vanquish a mighty beast."
"Hero's vanquish mighty beasts, after they caused a lot of destruction. What you're doing is causing a crap ton of damage and then getting yourself killed" Issei grunted. I couldn't help but agree with it. There was no way in hell they could beat Great Red. Even if Sirzechs Michael and I used our full power we'd barely scratch the guy. These guys would be killed just as easily.
"What are you talking about Issei?" Jeanne questioned clearly unaware of what was going on?
"Very simple Jeanne. Your leader Ophis is one of the strongest beings alive. Trying to fight against Great Red, a Dragon that is stronger than Ophis, would be suicide for these weaklings." Issei lectured.
While Jeanne's eyes widened another member didn't take his dismissal lightly. "I'll show you" Heracles growled as he charged Issei from his perch aiming a punch right at his face.
"Heracles stop" Jeanne warned. She was no doubt aware of what would happen but it was too late.
"Too late" Issei said with a savage grin as he dodged the punch before countering with a blow to his stomach that brought Heracles to his knees. In a flash Issei boosted his power big time and slammed the guy in the gut. Holy moly.
"That had to hurt" Siegfried smiled though he was clearly unnerved by Issei's power and I was too. The kid was stronger than I expected and I see him all the time.
"That's enough Heracles." Cao Cao said calmly though it was a bit late for that.
"As Issei was saying you'd die a painful death if you fought Great Red. So what in the world makes you think you can win." I asked calmly figuring that I could handle things better.
Cao Cao smiled in a way that unnerved me before focusing his magic and revealing something that I thought was lost to the heavens. "This would be why I think I can win" Cao Cao smiled as he held a large spear with a dark blue rod with golden metal decorations wrapped around it leading to a white circle with a cross underneath.
"True Longinus" I gasped. It's been a long time since I've seen that weapon.
"Isn't that the legendary weapon of God? How can this guy have it" Irina exclaimed clearly not expecting this at all.
"I don't know. The weapon's been lost for many years and nobody's known where it was." I replied honestly.
"Well it's in my hands now and with God's weapon I'm certain I can triumph." Cao Cao boasted.
"So God's Weapon, Dimension Lost, Annihilation Maker, Jeanne's sacred gear and whatever sacred gear the big guy I just knocked out has. You have quite the squad Cao Cao" Issei praised, though he didn't look nervous.
"That's why I'm confident." Cao Cao smiled. I couldn't blame the guy for being confident since with Annihilation Maker True Longinus and Dimension Lost he had access to some serious power.
"Out of curiosity, why are you so open? If you just told us where to meet you, we'd be in trouble because we wouldn't know how to fight you" Issei said calmly.
"Since you wanted to save Yasaka I figured I'd tell you what you were really up against." Cao Cao smiled.
"Works for me" I smiled since there was nothing we could do. The truth is, he wouldn't have mentioned all of that if he wasn't confident he could win against us at the very least.
"It was a pleasure meeting your little Hero Faction Perv Perv and tomorrow should be quite fun." Issei smiled as we walked away. Though I couldn't help but notice the scowl on Heracles face as we left. Clearly he wanted revenge for what happened but Issei would likely have to face Cao Cao so he wouldn't get it.
"Wait a minute Issei." Jeanne pleaded causing him to stop.
"Right now we're enemies Jeanne, don't forget that" Issei said with a calm voice as he walked away. Clearly a lot was going through his head and it was the same for me.
(Issei P.O.V)
As I sat in my room after the meeting with Cao Cao I was not a happy camper. I just finished speaking to Kallen and telling her about the meeting along with what the Hero Faction was planning. She was just as pissed as I was. Of course the real problem, was figuring out how we were going to handle the battle in Nijou. Because of the Spear, the only person who could fight Cao Cao without major problems was me though Heracles clearly wanted a piece of me after I humiliated her. Jeanne wasn't a big deal since Kallen could take her but the other members were a problem. Since the student council would be forced to stay behind, we have Kiba Xenovia Irina Raynare and Murayama to face off against Siegfried Georg Leonardo and Heracles. As I wracked my brain trying to figure out a solution, a magic circle appeared in the middle of the room and Serafall Leviathan popped out wearing a blue version of her typical milky spiral outfit.
"You look like somebody just burnt all your porn." Serafall teased.
"Now isn't the time for games Sera. We have a problem" I deadpanned. We were outnumbered and outmatched and Yasaka's fate was in our hands.
"I know. Azazel told me about your meeting with Cao Cao and how dangerous he was but I'm pretty sure we'll be fine" Serafall smiled though it wasn't her usual happy one. She was very angry and she knew what was at stake.
"I see" I replied calmly. Serafall was aware of the trouble as well and wanted to tell me what the plan was.
"He's going to call Vali and Arthur over to help give us a little more firepower." Serafall explained
I was glad to hear that since Vali and Arthur could even the odds though I wish they could add Bikou. Either way, we had much better odds and no doubt Azazel would come up with something, "Thanks for telling me." I said happily.
"Sure. You're gonna need to get some sleep considering what's coming tomorrow." Serafall replied before vanishing in a magic circle. A part of me was disappointed because I was a bit horny, but I'd need my full power for this one.
(Jeanne P.O.V)
As I returned to my hotel, I was really nervous. There was no doubt in my mind, that Issei told Kallen about the meeting and about Cao Cao's plan. As I opened the door, I found my roommate sitting calmly on her bed "Hi Kallen." I said nervously unsure of what to say.
"I just got off the phone with Issei and he told me about the mission." Kallen replied with a scowl on her face.
"So what do you think about it all" I replied helplessly. Tomorrow I'd have to fight against a man I cared about and one of my few friends.
Kallen looked at me with clear anger and annoyance but she remained calm, "I only want to know one thing from you." Kallen said coldly. The look in her eyes told me that if I answered this wrong. The fighting might start tonight.
"What's that" I replied nervously.
"Do you truly believe in Cao Cao and his vision?" Kallen wondered.
I couldn't actually answer that question right now since I was torn. I believed in Cao Cao's vision and I trusted him for a long time but this latest mission was different. Issei wasn't wrong that in a serious fight Ophis would destroy us and if Great Red was as powerful as she was, we were asking to be killed. "I don't know right now" I replied.
"Well think about it, and get some sleep. I have nothing more to say" Kallen groaned before going over to her bed and pulling over the covers. I guess my only goal now was to get some sleep and maybe I'd be better tomorrow.
(Scene Skip)
Unfortunately, my night had actually made me feel worse. In my dream I was a human like Murayama and I was with Issei. Unfortunately for me, I watched Issei get killed by fallen angels and I was helpless to stop them just like I was when my parents were killed by fallen angels after my sacred gear. The hatred I felt towards the supernatural was still there but could I really fight against Issei. "Hey Kallen"
"What is it" Kallen said angrily.
"Can you help me get in touch with Issei? I'm pretty sure that if I called him he wouldn't answer." I asked calmly. I needed to speak to Issei before the big battle. Hopefully he could do something to reassure me.
"And why the hell should I do that. We're enemies right now Jeanne or have you forgotten." Kallen replied angrily. I couldn't blame her.
"Please. I need to speak with him" I begged. I was still unsure of what to do and Issei would help me the most. Cao Cao and the others were friends and they helped me through some tough times. The problem was that he was up to something insane and I didn't want to be a part of it.
Kallen looked at me with a scowl before groaning, "Fine. I won't like it, but I'll do it." Kallen groaned.
"Thanks Kallen" I said happily as I gave her a hug.
"Whatever" Kallen said with a slight blush as she grabbed her phone to get a hold of Issei.
(Scene Skip)
As I sat in the tea house waiting for Issei, I was more nervous than ever. Luckily for me, Kallen used her magic to make it easier for me to stay and deal with him while she dealt with our normal classmates. After waiting for twenty minutes Issei walked into the classroom but when he locked eyes with me I could almost feel his annoyance. "So what do you want now Genevieve" Issei said coldly. Clearly he was angry since he hasn't called me that since he found out my real name.
"What do you want me to do Issei" I said nervously. If he told me to stop working for the Hero Faction I would but if he told me to continue I'd do so as well.
Issei looked at me like I was insane and honestly I couldn't blame him, "Seriously. Of all things you could ask me. You ask what to do? Have you forgotten our little arrangement Genevieve?" Issei replied angrily.
"Of course not. I was always going to be your double agent but this is different and there's nothing I can do about it. We're opponents now and I love you but I can't forget how Cao Cao saved me during my dark times." I pleaded hoping to appeal to his more calm side.
Issei looked at me coldly as though he was evaluating my thoughts, "All I'll say is this. If you choose the Hero Faction, I will do everything in my power to stop you and your friends and Kallen is no doubt the same." Issei replied before turning around and leaving. Issei was no help at all and I was still torn. Do I go with the man who saved my life, or the man I had grown to love? Tonight was going to suck.
(Issei P.O.V)
As I left the teahouse, I was struck by how naïve Jeanne was behaving. That and I had to leave because of my guest and her very clear irritation. I found a nice private area before calling out. "What are you doing here Lady Kunou?" A moment later the young fox appeared out of nowhere and she wasn't alone.
"Why are you with one of the people who took my mother?" Kunou growled much to my annoyance.
"She was a spy for me acting as a double agent and no, I didn't know about what happened to your mother until after the fact. Had I known the possibility existed I would've surely acted" I explained. Jeanne's screw up complicated things far more then I cared for.
"So what will you do? If she's your spy shouldn't she be on your side." Kunou questioned.
"She should, but she isn't." I replied.
"So if it comes to it will you kill her?" Kunou wondered and with a look that suggested if I answered wrong it would end badly.
Unlike Jeanne there was no hesitation in my voice, "Yes" I replied coldly.
"Very well, then we'll leave you to it." Kunou replied before the tengu with her used some magic to leave the area. This was going to end badly.
(Scene Skip)
"So everyone's here" I smirked as our group finally made our way towards Nijou Castle after Kallen managed to sneak away from her hotel yet again. It was me, Kallen, Irina, Xenovia, Raynare, Vali Arthur Kiba and Murayama. The council and Katase stayed behind since it would look strange for all of us to leave at once. Plus the real teachers would get suspicious and that would just be a headache.
"Yes and this is going to be fun." Vali smiled clearly looking forward to facing Cao Cao. When I learned that Vali used to be a member of the Hero Faction and fought Cao Cao before, I was pretty annoyed since that was a major detail. Luckily for me, it meant that he'd occupy Cao Cao.
"For you maybe but not me" I groaned.
"Oh come on. I heard you already smacked Heracles something stupid and knowing him, he'll want a rematch." Vali smiled.
"Yes I did but I'm not fighting Heracles." I said bluntly. When Momo confirmed that the student council would stay behind, Azazel announced the battles. I was going to face Heracles. Vali would take on Cao Cao. Irina and Xenovia would face Jeanne. Arthur would face Siegfried. Kiba and Murayama would face Leonardo. Finally Raynare Azazel and Kallen would team up to face Yasaka and Georg who would no doubt block their attempts to get to the nine tails. I didn't say anything at the time because explaining why would be a headache.
"If you're not fighting Heracles, who are you fighting?" Vali wondered.
"Don't tell me" Irina gasped likely figuring out who I wanted to face.
"That's right. I will face Jeanne myself." I insisted.
"What's with the change of heart?" Irina wondered. When the topic of Jeanne was brought up Irina quickly volunteered for the task and Xenovia agreed with her.
"Because Jeanne needs to decide how much of the line she intends to straddle and only I can decide that for her. When you volunteered for the task, I figured it was better off to let you do it." I replied.
Irina looked at me in disbelief but seemed to accept it, "Alright but if I think for a second you aren't dealing with her properly, I'll kill her myself and then kill you" Irina said coldly much to everyone's shock. Clearly she wasn't playing around and I understood that.
"Deal" I replied. It was time to fight and I was ready to go.
(Scene Skip)
As we arrived at Nijou castle we could see the Hero faction lined up and ready to go, Cao Cao was smiling Jeanne, was nervous and Heracles looked bloodthirsty. Lady Yasaka was behind them and I was shocked by how massive she was. Of course none of that mattered in the grand scheme since she'd have to be stopped. "So is everybody ready to go" Cao Cao smiled as he looked over everybody.
"Yes we are, so are we going to sit here and chat or are we going to fight" I replied with a smile on my face.
"You're a dead man Red Dragon Emperor" Heracles roared as he charged towards me just to have his attack blocked by Irina whose sword was ready to go.
"Sorry big guy but Issei here has another dance partner tonight." Irina smiled.
"Oh! I thought for sure you'd face Heracles so he can get his revenge." Cao Cao chuckled. The fact he wasn't bothered by the idea was disturbing to say the least.
"I wanted to but I realized there's somebody else I need to fight." I replied.
"And that would be?" Cao Cao questioned.
"Jeanne" I smiled as I turned towards my blonde lover and sparring partner.
"What!" Jeanne panicked clearly not expecting this at all.
"Well this should be good" Cao Cao smiled.
"Enough talking. Let's get to the fights." Vali smirked.
"Agreed" I smiled as I vanished in a burst of speed before grabbing Jeanne and soaring into the sky. The west part of the castle would do nicely.
(Irina P.O.V)
As I watched Issei drag Jeanne away I was definitely curious how that battle would play out, but Xenovia and I had to stay focused because of our own battle. If Issei was facing Jeanne we'd have to face Heracles and that wasn't going to be a fun battle.
'Well since the Red Dragon Emperor has chosen his foe. How about we get started. Everyone fighting here would be a bit of a pain." Cao Cao said nonchalantly.
"Then why don't you and I go this way Cao Cao." Vali smiled as he activated his balance breaker and pointed north.
"I've been looking forward to this for a while." Cao Cao smiled. Vali's history with Cao Cao meant that he'd be the perfect opponent for the White Dragon.
"Since you girls are so eager to die. Follow me" Heracles taunted as he moved towards the east. Xenovia and I wouldn't be far behind.
"I'll go this way" Leonardo groaned as he moved behind us.
"Arthur I'll be waiting." Siegfried smiled happily going to the South east.
"Alright everybody you know your partners so let's go." Azazel shouted.
"Right" all of us replied as we separated for our various battles. This was going to be good.
(Kallen's P.O.V)
As we stood in front of Georg and Lady Yasaka I was definitely unsure of myself. My worries about Jeanne and Issei were enough to stop me. "Yo Red if you wanna go join Issei and that Hero Faction girl go ahead." Raynare said bluntly.
"No. I have a job to do." I replied calmly.
"Good then get focused, looks like magic boy is about to make his move." Raynare warned and we looked towards the magician ready for whatever he could pull off.
Georg looked at us and smiled, "My role is about to be finished but things are about to get ugly for you ladies" Georg smirked as he put his hand up revealing an endless array of magic circles.
"Oh wow" Azazel said calmly as Georg sent a wave of magic towards Yasaka. I looked on as the nine-tailed fox roared to life with her massive tails swinging around us.
"This is gonna suck." I groaned. I'd rather face anybody then the leader of the nine tailed foxes and that included Jeanne.
"Yeah well get over it. We gotta win this." Raynare scoffed as she revealed 3 pairs of wings. Clearly she was no ordinary girl.
"Yeah yeah" I replied as I activated my sacred gear Crimson Fury and the red energy enveloped my body. Just as we were about to charge, I felt a massive power flow through the air.
"Holy shit!" Raynare gasped and I couldn't help but agree since I recognized the power
"Man he's going all out now." Azazel chuckled. That strength was Issei's and he was definitely taking Jeanne seriously this time.
(Murayama's P.O.V)
As Kiba and I stood in front of Leonardo, I couldn't help but think about Issei's fight with Jeanne. Issei was powerful and I knew that from my time training with him to use Light Ferry but I was curious how seriously he'd fight her. "Let's do this Kiba" I said calmly as I opened a pocket dimension and revealed a simple katana that my dad gave me as a present. It was a simple twenty-four inch blade with a black handle but it did the job and the best part was I could easily channel Light Ferry into it. My dad wanted me to have a proper weapon after I told him about what happened with Diodora and Xenovia taught me how to create pocket dimensions so I didn't have to carry it around. This time I was going to show my stuff.
(AN: Up until now Murayama didn't have a true weapon so I figured I'd give her one)
"Alright" Kiba smiled as he revealed a simple blade of his own. In front of us was Leonardo and he was as nonchalant as it got.
"I guess you guys will do as opponents." Leonardo groaned as he focused his energy.
"What's that supposed to mean." I huffed in annoyance. This little brat was looking down on me and I couldn't have that.
"I mean that pretty boy is alright but he's nowhere near as powerful as the others and you aren't strong either. Cao Cao and the others get all the good fights." Leonardo scoffed.
"Why you" I growled in frustration but Kiba held me back.
"Relax Murayama. He's just trying to frustrate you. It's a classic tactic for somebody like him." Kiba reminded me. Leonardo's only real power was his beasts so we should've had the advantage.
"Got it" I replied. All of the sudden, I felt a massive surge of energy and the source was one I was intimately familiar with.
"What the hell is that" Leonardo said in shock.
"That would be Issei" I replied with a mixed expression. On one hand Issei was going all out but on the other. Jeanne was screwed.
(Vali P.O.V)
As I stood in front of Cao Cao, I couldn't help but smile since this was a reunion of sorts. "It's been quite some time since you and I last fought." Cao Cao smiled. Outside of Azazel, nobody knows that I used to be a member of the Hero Faction. "Yes I know you were the first person to ever get me to use Juggernaut drive." I replied. It was an incredible battle and one I could never forget. Ironically enough, it was that battle that awoke the battle maniac in me and caused me to betray the Hero Faction. Cao Cao wasn't ambitious enough at the time and I needed to feel the rush of battle.
"That I was. How are Arthur and Bikou by the way? I haven't seen them since you stole them from me" Cao Cao wondered. Arthur Bikou Le Fay and Kuroka were members of the Hero Faction during my time there and I took them with me, once I left.
"They're doing fine. Bikou finally got with Kuroka a little while ago and Arthur is doing what he wants." I chuckled.
"I see" Cao Cao replied with a smile. It was one of the worst kept secrets in the group that Bikou liked Kuroka and everyone wanted him to do something with her.
"Your new team ain't too bad though." I admitted. Outside of Siegfried everyone he had was new. Bikou was the new Heracles and Georg was no doubt meant to replace Le Fay's magical prowess. The others I don't know but hey it ultimately didn't matter.
"Thanks but I've had enough small talk for one day." Cao Cao twitched. He was the type to hold a grudge and I bet he was annoyed something fierce after losing half of his fighting force.
"Sure why not. Though I'm curious how the battle between Issei and Jeanne is going." I smirked. Based on the earlier conversation Cao Cao was very much into Jeanne and I knew her feelings for Issei got on his nerves.
"Don't know but it must be torture for Jeanne. I know she's been a double agent for some time. It's why I didn't tell her about this mission until the last minute" Cao Cao chuckled bitterly. He always was a bit petty but hey I understood it. Hell I'm surprised he didn't outright kill her. Just as I was about to attack I felt a massive surge of energy
"This is" Albion gasped out loud.
"Yeah. This is about to get ugly." I smiled. Issei was going out and his full power was even stronger than I thought. I still couldn't believe that he got this strong. I was stronger but that didn't matter right now.
"Who in the world has this much power" Cao Cao gasped not realizing who it was.
"That would be Issei and I'm pretty sure you won't have to worry about Jeanne spying on you anymore." I smiled. That girl was as good as dead.
(Irina P.O.V)
As Xenovia and I looked at the lumbering beast that was Heracles, I was still thinking about issei's battle with Jeanne. I do love him dearly but he tends to think with his penis far too much for my taste. There's no doubt in my mind he was sleeping with Jeanne and I suspect Kallen as well. "Irina stay focused. We have a battle to win." Xenovia yelled at me causing me to focus again on our opponent.
"Sorry I was just thinking about other stuff." I said bashfully.
"I know exactly what you're worried about. But if we're gonna win this we have to stay focused." Xenovia lectured.
"Got it" I said calmly. Issei would do what had to be done. I ensured that when I promised to kill him
"Glad to see you girls are done." Heracles smiled but just as he was about to attack, we all turned towards a massive spike in power. It was a spike that I instantly recognized as one belonging to Issei.
"So he was that powerful all along." Heracles gasped not expecting this at all.
"You're doing your part after all Issei." I smiled as I focused back on Heracles. Now it's time to fight and we're gonna make this one count.
"Issei isn't holding back Irina. Let's show him what we can do." Xenovia smiled.
"Yeah" I replied happily. I had a battle to win and then I could worry about Issei and Jeanne later.
(Arthur P.O.V)
It's been a long time since we've fought hasn't it Siegfried." I smiled as I stood across from my old rival with Caliburn in my hand. When we were members of the Hero Faction Siegfried and I fought for the position of top swordsman constantly. I had the advantage back then but not by much.
"That's right and it looks like both of us have gotten much stronger since then." Siegfried cackled.
"Agreed. My time with Vali has been more fruitful then I could ever imagine." I replied with a smile. His evil pieces made me far stronger then I would've been normally and I was already very strong.
"That's wonderful. So shall we begin?" Siegfried smiled as he activated his sacred gear Twice Critical which was a fascinating sub-species. Siegfried's Twice Critical allowed him to wield three blades at once and he was a collector of legendary swords. One of the reasons he constantly spared with me was because he wanted Caliburn or Ruler. Naturally he never won.
"But of course" I replied as I got into my stance. Just as we were about to begin fighting we felt a powerful energy surge to life. I immediately recognized it as the aura of the Red Dragon Emperor but he was significantly more powerful than I thought.
"I didn't think Vali was that strong?" Siegfried said with amazement in his voice.
"It's a shame that isn't Lord Vali." I replied.
"You're joking" Siegfried said in disbelief.
"That would be the Red Dragon Emperor. Of course that's the least of your concerns."
"Is that so" Siegfried replied.
"Yes. After all Lord Vali is even stronger." I revealed. That power was great and Issei was truly formidable. However Lord Vali was stronger and I imagine Cao Cao was learning that as we spoke.
(Issei P.O.V)
Jeanne and I found ourselves in an empty clearing that would give us plenty of area to fight. There were no walls no nothing just space. "Are you ready Jeanne" I said with a smile as I stood ready to fight. When Jeanne finally got up and brushed herself off I expected a look of determination and understanding.
"Why Issei. Why do we have to fight?" Jeanne said solemnly. She really didn't get how screwed she was.
"Because right now you're the enemy Jeanne and the reality is that you've straddled the line for long enough." I said calmly. She was compromised, that much was obvious. Cao Cao was no doubt going to kill her soon enough.
Jeanne looked at me solemnly before her expression changed. "Fine. I'll fight you but you have to promise me one thing." Jeanne said sternly.
"What's that" I replied with a raised eye.
"That you don't hold back. If I'm gonna face you as an enemy, I want to see what you can really do." Jeanne said firmly as she summoned a single blade a silver rapier with a gold hilt. She was going to give it her all and I couldn't be happier.
"Alright but let me warn you. My real power is something special." I replied as I stretched out slightly before letting my power explode. Jeanne had never seen me fight at full power and when her eyes widened, I couldn't help but smile.
"Wait a minute. What are you doing" Jeanne said nervously. Clearly she wasn't expecting me to be this strong.
"I'm showing you my strength Jeanne isn't that what you wanted." I smiled as my power began to radiate.
Jeanne looked at me in total shock. No doubt in her mind that she wasn't expecting this, "Issei wait a minute. You're too strong. You'll kill me." Jeanne panicked.
"Well you're my enemy Jeanne" I smiled before saying the words that would lead to Jeanne's doom, "BALANCE BREAKER" As my armor roared to life. I could see Jeanne's expression turn from determination to nervousness.
"Do we really have to fight Issei?" Jeanne said nervously.
"Yes" I said coldly.
"Alright" Jeanne said calmly finally realizing how helpless she really was. Jeanne brought the rapier by her hip forward and she no doubt knew what her fate would be.
"Good" I smiled. I was ready and so was she.
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