Day of Training

"I can't run anymore, my legs are breaking!" Issei protests with painful expression written all over his face.

"Accept your destiny! You are Sekiryuutei, you are Red Dragon Emperor! For God sake, if you aren't growing stronger, you will be killed, and in the end you can't protect your own sister!"

...

Issei suddenly silent. Well, actually Ddraig words is true, considering Issei now as a Mid-tier longinus wielder, so he needs to grow stronger than a normal human, moreover, he is an ordinary human before a tragic tragedy and destiny which come to him and force him to bare his responsibility as the Sekiryuutei and take care his longinus as well as protect his little sister. World doesn't needs a weak, but world always thirst for a power and battle, for that every person always change from a point to a point, weak to strong, strong to stronger, and finally take the final form of the stronger to be strongest.

'How such a weak human like me to hold this something powerful power and to face with powerful opponent which could kill me everywhere anytime. Before i forced to deal with this kind of world, i didn't recognize and i refuse to believe at mythical creatures such as fallen angel and angel. Then, i am stuck in here with this unbelievable realm and forced to survive at any cost. The worst problem is my little sister dragged along me to this chaotic world! Is there any God willing to save us?!'

Issei protest in his messy mind because of this crazy and terrible experience, from killed by a fallen angel which he didn't know about their existence till the powerful light beam launched by his palm which can obliterated everything that caught inside its range. Such a wonderful yet scary experiences which ever happened to Hyoudou Issei. Boosted Gear is a sacred gear which a considered as a mid-tier longinus, which has a power even to kill a God if it has been mastered by its wielder. A power such like that can attract everything, whether it is a bad or good, the problem is if he attract the bad intention while the master of the sacred gear is not ready enough to face that obstacle. Meanwhile, Sekiryuutei in this generation, Hyoudou Issei seems not ready enough to face his problem in handling his longinus, but the most interesting point is the compatibility between its wielder and Ddraig, the dragon which reside inside the longinus is seems fit perfectly, and it is rare to find the creature-based longinus has a harmony to make a pact between the longinus and its wielder. So, this is the positive point in Sekiryuutei at this generation. Well, Hyoudou Issei will grow stronger eventually.

"Hyoudou Issei, my partner. You have to remember, you are strong enough to take down a small force of fallen angel. Then you will grow and always grow, you will get stronger by this obstacle, you will learn from your enemies, learn how to survive, fight back, and finally dominating your opponent. You have an immense power inside this longinus which can help you along me as the Red Dragon Emperor! Remember, become stronger is an essence to survive in this world, you are a guardian to Mitsuki, right? If you feel so, then you have to face it! Don't worry, i will lend you my power, learn from past and consider it as your precious answer and guide on how to survive and protect your dearest one!"

...

"Thanks partner. I am lucky person to get this longinus. Is there any dragon out there like you Ddraig? I means your words and your caring attitude are resemblance to human, you just like human with a heavy tone. Hahahaha"

Well, it is true that Ddraig more like human to Hyoudou Issei. Commonly, dragon is a brute creature with an evil intention and desire a power to conquer something, whether it is bad or not, but it is always leading to destruction which caused by the brute and overpowered power of the dragon itself. Meanwhile, the Red Dragon Emperor live fully as a sealed dragon within a tools and he seems like didn't has an intention to do a something or conquer everything just like every dragon did. Well, we can't said that what if he didn't sealed by God inside the longinus, he must been fighting and destroy everything which block his way, but we can't think that Ddraig is the brute dragon which desire and live for power and glory.

"Dragon is not a human. Such a tiny creature can't stand for almighty dragon, moreover a person like you which doesn't has a power and gut to run for 500 meters though i didn't set the time limit. My past is cloudy and i have to move on from point to next point where that cloudy sky doesn't exist, where i can find a new way to tell how the world is consist of pain and guilt. I endure too much pain while i refuse the idealism of this sick world, in the end i am a trapped little bird inside his cage. My idealism about the world curse myself and finally kill me with its dagger. Yet, i didn't feel guilty, i am the strong and powerful entity which could banish everything in single shot, i am the most everyone admire, they are which desire a power will hunt me and they are which scared of me will obey me and kneel before me"

...

Issei stay silent and continue to hear Ddraig sad and tragic past yet a things which can be a cure to his own disease.

"Now the time has been passed, the era has been change with a more cruel peoples killing at each other to gain a glory whatever it takes, even if it has to dirty his own hand. I realize, i am old fashioned dragon which didn't know how the world living as the home for a billion creature. I stop my brain to think and i refuse to continue. My curse has been gone and i can live fully as a dragon which desire for a harmony and intelligence. You are the lucky one, you are not witnessing how i eat a something, burning a place, hit a person with my gigantic feet, and my favorite ritual, chewing a peoples as a gum to me, hehehehe!"

Issei shocked and flinched when he heard Ddraig last statement.

"Don't worry partner, now i unable to do that again because i am sealed inside this longinus, so you will be fine and you can sleep through the night, haha"

"What the heck Ddraig! You are insane!"

"Yes, indeed! Continue your training!"

"For God sake, i am tired!"

"You will training or you will lose to your ex girlfriend which stab you with her light spear!"

"Ugh! Okay okay, i will continue!"

"That's good"

'Ugh, this is tiring! Moreover i have to go to school after this messy and scary training. What the heck are you thinking, Ddraig?! You killing me!'

'Stop thinking! Just run and finish your training for today!'

With that, Issei continue his training method to overcome his weakness and clear his way to become the best Sekiryuutei in 21 centuries universe. Hope that he didn't die with the training method which given by Ddraig.

...

"I found something interesting yesterday, Sieg-kun!" A girl in childish and cute voice appeared from the dark room and seems she is talking with her companion.

"Oh, then how about your opinion? Is that something powerful?" Answered by a man in calmly voice. They were met in a big room like a hall which decorated by a beautiful angel and demon ornament. Chairs and tables are very tidy, it seems that the hall was used to be a meeting room, there is no one in the room except of them.

"Yes! This is my first time saw and witness a massive and concentrated light beam. Moreover, it was divided into a few light beam and everything which caught in its range is obliterated by the light easily! This boy has a potential!" Said the blonde girl in white jacket cheerfully. It seems that she was saw a wonderful event which occur recently. That girl face's show an amusement expression and telling this man to see and find this boy quickly.

"It seems that this boy is powerful than we thought. Divided light beam? Then this is our ultimate weapon to destroy and banish everything in one way, isn't it? Then, i will witness that power with my own eyes in a practical duel, hmm maybe a bit demonstration of power. Then if i think that's enough to make his way to join us, i will report and considered this next generation Sekiryuutei to our boss"

"That's great! I believe he can pass your duel easily, i believe with that power he can at least touch you with a one blow" Cute smile appear in her face.

"Cheerful as always, Jeanne"

...

Hyoudou Issei, right now walking on the city park after buying several things which he needs to cook for dinner. This time, he is alone and didn't accompanied by his cute little sister, Hyoudou Mitsuki. Issei tell her to clean and prepare the dinner while waiting the material for the delicious soup made by our little chef, Mitsuki. Today, the park is very crowd, the amount of peoples in the park are very high. Sun is getting high and Hyoudou Issei is exhausted. He choose to take a rest below the big tree which has a good greenish color. While dropping his luggage, he try his best to find his best position to rest his body and try to pick a good position to see the beautiful of this park. Drinking a soda in hot day is a good idea to replenish his stamina and he is mumbling to himself.

"Good day, isn't it Issei? Good things, there is no a strange creature which could kill me easily appearing before my eyes. I'm tired because of this, this bad guys try to pick a fight with me because this ridiculous sacred gears thing!"

"Weak person always protest for their weaknesses, you didn't realize it, partner? You are growing stronger than yesterday, you are beyond normal human right now" Ddraig suddenly respond his talkative nature and surprise Issei.

"You are not sleeping?!"

"I'm not! Listen, you can't fight them with your talkative attitude, you have to be strong and fight them. You can't hide forever, Partner. You have to learn how to face them, not run from them" Ddraig try his best to motivate his partner. In fact, it would be shame if the notorious Red Dragon Emperor just staying silent. Hyoudou Issei, in the other hand didn't want to ruin his life, of course. His peaceful life as human is the best thing that he has, he didn't want to repeat and face another nightmare just like his and his sister past.

"You didn't want to back to your old time right?! You want to protect your dearest one, right?! Then fight with me! I will help you, so don't worry about getting hurt or killed, getting hurt will strengthen yourself, getting killed is impossible as long as we always cooperate well and avoid the worst thing"

"Thanks, Ddraig. You are my best partner which i ever had!" Answered Issei with cheerful tones.

"That's what i call spirit! By the way partner, look at the ten clock direction, it's nun girl!" Suddenly, Ddraig tell Issei about the presence of the nun approaching. Immediately, Issei change his position from his usual lazy position to a gentleman position, a typical of a man to behave well in front of beautiful girl. A cute figure come closer to Hyoudou Issei position, she just running to Issei position and greet him

"Good morning, Issei san. What are you doing in this sunny day?"

"Ah, Asia! Good morning! Well, you see i want to have a little rest after getting stung by the sun.

"Ah, i see. Uhm, Issei san, where is Mitsuki chan?"

"Ah, Mitsuki stayed in the home today. Well, today we would have a dinner, so i take a part in buying the vegetables and meats. You know, Mitsuki is a meat lover girl, no wonder she is heavy than i expect" Issei answer her curious nature with a little joke. He saw that this Asia Argento girl smiling beautifully, he is charmed by her beautiful smile a bit.

"You are funny as always, Issei san"

"Well, funny is a nature of the crazy man, isn't? By the way Asia, you are free to join us in our dinner tonight, we have a special meat curry and delicious soup made by Mitsuki!" Hearing Issei's offer, Asia seems hesitant to choose the answer.

"Uhm, well actually i want to answer it as a yes. But, the father of my church has an appointment with me tonight, so i can't join your dinner, Issei san" She answer it with a sad tone in her words. It seems that she want to join the dinner badly and playing with Mitsuki, but the condition of her doesn't let her go tonight. Issei only give her a little smile as the answer.

"Okay then, i will leave now, Asia. But, promise me"

"Hmm?"

"Promise me that you will join our dinner next day, okay! We have a delicious soup on the next day, and maybe karage, or even hamburger!" Offers Issei with cheerful tone, he just want to make sure that he wouldn't leave Asia Argento alone.

"Yes, Issei san!" Answered by Asia Argento in happy tone. At least, she know that her favorite onii san wanna be is cared for her. The two of them are separating for now, Issei back to his own house and Asia is going back to her church. But, suddenly a deep old voice is speaking in Issei's mind.

'Partner, there is something odd in my mind. Is there any possibility that her church doing something abnormal thing and i am curious with the one called as "father" by her'

'I hope Asia won't be dragged by this foolish war, she is a good girl. I hope she is protected by the one which called as "father", Ddraig'

'Partner, don't you want to investigate this?' Ddraig ask Issei suddenly with a serious tone in his words.

'Great idea! Maybe after dinner, Ddraig. Are you okay with that?'

'I am okay, but i hope that you won't hit random fallen angel on the way to the church. I hope that you don't get pierced by a light spear in the butt, i hope so'

'Shut up you old draggy'

After finishing chit chat with old Ddraig, both of them come back to the home and prepare the dinner with his beloved sister, Mitsuki. From afar, there is a beautiful blonde woman wearing black blazer and smiling to brown haired boy without his knowing.

"I will wait for your great action, boy. This destiny meeting will come to us soon enough. Maybe, i will unveil your wing later or i am too greedy for myself"

Hyoudou Residence, 0800 PM

"Onii san, is there a something that disturb your mind? Please tell me that you have one, i will bare it together with you" Mitsuki looks so concerned with her brother that always looks so odd recently. Moreover, after the accident when Mitsuki is accidentally activate her sacred gear, Miracle Snow Ice. Mitsuki herself does not know whether it is dream or not. Because that kind of event occurs so fast, even she does not has a clear memory in that day. Although she thought that was a dream, but she feels uneasy. It likes that something special will pop out from anywhere. When she needs anything, then she just clinging into her brother tightly.

"No Mitsuki, i just wondering that what we have going to do this weekend. I have made a plan to take you to the great place. But, i don't have any references"

Mitsuki is surprised when she heard her brother offering. She just running to her brother and hug him tightly.
"Onii san! I don't know that you have made a plan to go out with me in the weekend! I am so happy to hear that!

"Ouch ouch, stop that Micchan! Your hug crush my bone already. Let me go!"

"Nope, onii san!" Issei suddenly pinch his sister cheek to activate his counterattack.

"Ouch! That hurt, Onii san!"

"That's payback! Ha!" Issei is running immediately after Mitsuki lets him go from her hug. Issei Hyoudo is heading to the door, he want to get out from house. Mitsuki is surprised when she saw this.

"Where are you going, Onii san?" Asked Mitsuki in concerned tone"

"Well, i want to go to my friend's house. I have a homework to do, so you can sleep early without waiting me, Micchan. Don't forget to lock the door, okay? I bring my own key"

"Okay, onii san. Take care, okay? Don't forget to wear the jacket, its windy outside"

"Okay okay, thanks Micchan. Have a nice sleep, Micchan. Don't forget to pray before go to sleep or else you will be eaten by monster!" Mocking Issei.

"Just go already!"

0930 PM, Kuou City

Under the night sky, Issei Hyoudou wandering the entire city, he is trying to find the truth lies within his city. He want to unveil the secret of this Kuou city. Is there another devil beside Rias Gremory, the redhead girl? Because Rias Gremory never tells him the secret and he is refusing Rias Gremory offer to become her part. He refuse to deal with something complicated like devil which is before this odd event happen he even didn't believe that devil is actually exist in human form, not to mention the hot devil with boobs everywhere. He wanders the entire city accompanied by his loyal and trusty partner, the welsh dragon, Ddraig. Up till now, Ddraig has taught him everything to survive in this new harsh world. Issei can't imagine that such a dragon has a human feeling and that sounds too creepy that old draggy can speak.

Until know, he just prioritize the fallen angel as his main enemies. Because he has experienced such a cruel tragedy, getting killed by a light spear is not a funny story to tell about. Then he came back to life, he was claimed by a talked-gauntlet in his left hand, stated that "person" within it has been revived Issei back to the original one, human. Ddraig is such a generous dragon. He choose to revive his new partner without putting any consideration. Well, he may have his own reason. Then, this new girl, Asia Argento arrive in this Kuon city. Issei is witnessing her power as healer nun. That is formidable power, being a healer must be hard for her. Not to mention for the enemies who may charge at her anytime they could. Well, at least Issei has an effort to protect his own family and this Asia Argento girl.

'Ddraig, can we just go to Asia church? Do you know the precise location?'

'Hmm, let me check the situation. We have advantage in this silent night, no one passing the street, so i can track the nearby power'

'Okay, i will hand this problem to you, Ddraig'

'Affirmative. You have to be careful of your surrounding. Enemies can pop out from anywhere anytime. Pay attention even to the small thing'

Issei continue his night walk in order to search that church. Issei take Ddraig's advice to see his surrounding. He did his best in sensing everything within his sight, right now Issei personality is 180 degree different. He has the hawk's eye. Well, getting killed in the first place is the best thing that he want to avoid it. Suddenly, a gust of wind divert Issei's attention. And he do the battle stance.

'Partner' Ddraig warn him about someone that would appears before his eyes.

'Yes, i know Ddraig. I hope this won't be another fallen angel!'

Slowly and still in his battle stance, Issei try to walk silently. He summons his Boosted Gear to ensure his safety.

BZZZZZZ...

Suddenly, there is a black robe silhouette appears before his eyes.

"Who's there?!" Yelling Issei with steadied his Boosted Gear.

"My my, you have a good sense too, Sekiryuutei"

Then, that black robe silhouette figure is coming closer and revealed that "black robe" has a figure of a woman with a high slender figure. While Issei still in his battle stance.

"Don't worry, Issei Hyoudou. I won't hurt you. Instead of hurting you, i want to know more about you" That black robe finally speak clearly and that is the sound of a woman.

"How do you know my name?!" Asked Issei.

"Okay, i am a fair woman. So, i will unveil the robe"

In a second, she start to unveil her black robe, revealing her slender figure and noticeable bosom. Her skin is shining under the lunar light, her long blonder hair is divert Issei attention for a bit. Her face is calm and beautiful as a goddesses. Under her black robe, she wears a golden dress which is reveals her gorgeous cleavage. She is completely goddesses that descend from heaven. Now, she is smiling to Issei. Her smile make Issei's heart running wild.

'Ddraig, she is the most beautiful woman which i have ever saw. I don't know what i want to talk about except perfect' Issei's compliment

'Don't lower your guard, dumbass!'

'O-oh okay!'

Suddenly, that goddesses come closer to Issei position while show her heavenly smile.

"U-uh what do you want from me?!" Asked Issei in nervous tone. Yes, no one man can resist and stuttered when he saw the most beautiful woman approaching to you.

"Have i said earlier? I won't hurt you, Issei Hyoudou. I want to know more about you. Its exhausting to observe you from afar"

"W-what?!" Issei still stuttering.

"What a cute boy, you don't have to be nervous. Come closer"

"Huh?!"

"And you can ask to your dragon, i am not lying"

'Ddraig?'

'Yes, partner. I don't heard any odd or lying in her word. Well, it is helpless for you to encounter with this such hotties. Well, i can guarantee your safety! Good luck, my virgin partner!'

'What the hell?!" Yelling Issei in his mind, responding Ddraig's mocking.

"Well, Issei Hyoudou?" Asked that unnamed goddesses while offering her slender yet a smooth and shining hand.

"Uhm, i can walk on myself. I-ii don't have to touch you right?"

"Hihi, such a cute boy. Come here"

Then, Issei walk to her hesitantly, but right now he lowers his gauntlet. And then, finally he is in front of her face, directly. And her smile still carved in her face. Issei's hear still running wild.

"You are pretty muscular and a bit handsome too for the high schooler boy. I think i will kidnap you in future, hihi" Issei flinched when he heard the word "kidnap"

"W-what? Kidnap?!"

"Just kidding, boy. Oh, how rude i am, i even did not introduce myself to you" She suddenly touch Issei's hand and he cannot refuse it. It likes that Issei cannot move even for an inch, he is mesmerized by her looks and her heavenly skin.

"Issei Hyoudou, the first Sekiryuutei that i recognize fully. My name is Jeanne and i am carrying the spirit the Maiden of Orleans, Joan de Arc. From today, i shall make you to become my disciple and stay with me till the end"

Author Note: Well, it has been years since i upload a new story. In this new update, i hope that it wont be disappointing your expectation. I am happy to restart this hobby of mine, well as a newly reborn writer after years of hiatus, i hope i can have your support and critics to create more even better story. For this chapter, i will divide it into two parts. I do the first part and maybe the second part will be uploaded in two week after the first part. And i am interested in Jeanne of Hero Faction. Well, i create the better image for her in my fanfiction, but of course in the imagination matter only, since there are no official art for her in LN. Enjoy the story and Fahrmann out!