This is the 42nd chapter of the crossover story. I don't own the series of High School DxD or the video game of Final Fantasy 13.
No flame reviews, seriously it's a bad rep and I have no tolerance whatsoever.
Kyoto, Hotel
The next day in the morning, both Virgil and Issei were doing some early morning spar while Nora, Hope, and Asia were practicing magic. Issei has been knocked out a few times when he and Virgil were sparring in combat which the white-haired l'Cie have much experience than him. He is now sweating and breathing heavily from the spar, his body was aching and he was pretty sure that Virgil didn't even break a sweat which apparently, he's sweating a bit while panting. He wasn't physically hurt, just exhausted and slightly tired of Virgil beating him in sparring.
Last night, Virgil have called Lightning to let her know that the Khaos Brigade is on the move again and this time, they had kidnapped the Yokai Leader, Yasaka, which it didn't end well when she heard the news. Unfortunately, Lightning won't be able to help since she, Snow, Fang, Vanille, and Noel had other problems in Gran Pulse which he and the others are on there own.
Virgil then offered him a towel as Issei then accepts.
"Thanks Virgil." Issei thanked him, panting while wiping a sweat from his face. "Do you really have to knock my ass down in the morning spar?"
"Sorry Issei, but we have to be ready for the Khaos Brigade." Virgil told him. "Also, you got a Rating Game coming up. Sairaorg won't go easy on you if you keep getting knocked out."
"I know, but you know that I'm still working on a traits of all three." Issei retorts. "If I don't get stronger soon, I am toast."
"And you still need to work on everything of what you lack." Virgil stated, causing Issei to feel a jab to the heart. "Issei, you are getting a little better in combat. However, you need to realize that charging and head-on won't work."
"And why is that? You've done pretty much the same as I did." Issei told him.
"True, but I use my enhanced magic to strengthen myself before I rush after them." Virgil clarifies. "I used it countless times, remember?"
Issei knew that Virgil is right about him using the magic to enhance himself in order to match his strength against his enemies, but Virgil had also use his agility and battle tactics to outmatch them. Issei may have been a bit jealous of Virgil because of his power of a l'Cie, obtained his Focus, and having girls in his house like Kuroka, Asia, and Koneko, but Kalawarner and Mittelt sometimes came to his house for a visit. However, Issei does show some ounce of respect to Virgil ever since he's been helping Rias and her peerage fight against the Riser, Kokabiel, Vali, and the Khaos Brigade. He may think of him as a friend, but he also sometimes think of him as a rival.
Hope have finished trained both Nora and Asia magic as he then approach the two.
"He's right, we all need to train in order to be ready for a fight against the Khaos Brigade." Hope agrees. "Lightning may not be able to help us since she and the others have other problems, but we still have to practice in order to get stronger."
"Training is the best way to shorten a power gap between two people." Kiba explains when he approach on the roof along with Xenovia and Tosca. "Don't you think having more partners probably help?"
"Yeah, I'd have to agree with Kiba." Xenovia agrees, holding her wooden bokken.
"You sure do love that practice sword Xenovia." Issei said with a smile.
"Well of course, I'm gonna be carrying it today too." Xenovia nods. "I'm not taking any chances out there."
Xenovia then readied her bokken, but stopped as Kiba spoke.
"Heres an idea, why don't you take this with you as well?" Kiba suggests, use his magic circle to bring out the dagger.
"Thank you, this should be pretty easy to hide while we were walking around." Xenovia thanked him as she accepts the dagger. "Now, I'll be prepared in case we're attacked again."
"She's right, last time we attacked, it was the Yokai Faction first, but the Cie'th is much worse." Tosca nods seriously.
"It's true. We can't afford to let our guard down while those Khaos Brigade dipshits and Cie'th asshats are loose somewhere in Kyoto." Issei added with an agreement.
"We should all be extra vigilant today." Kiba stated, earned a nod from Virgil.
"For sure." Issei agrees, unleash his Boosted Gear. "All right! Enough talk, it's time to get down to training!"
With that, Issei and the others then begin to get back in training until morning.
Kyoto
Few hours later after they finished their morning training, Issei and the others were now sight-seeing Kyoto when Virgil and Kiryuu were guiding them. However the main issue about Issei is that, he got beat by Virgil during his morning spar, again. Even though, Issei did try and beat Virgil whenever they spar, but he didn't have a chance and he probably won't be able to win and he was then left himself wondered, how would be get stronger if he's going to face Sairaorg in the upcoming Rating Game? However, he doesn't need to worry about it since he'll keep his guard up while the Khaos Brigade and the Cie'th are enlarge. Also, he'll have to enjoy a trip in Kyoto while he can since they've got a few days for a trip.
"Asia." Kiryuu called her with a grin, earned their attention. "There's a rumor that if you trip in Sanizaka, you'll tumble to your death."
"What!? How scary!?" Asia exclaims with fright, grab hold of Virgil's arm.
"What's got into you Asia? It's just an urban legend." Virgil assures her with a smile.
"What? Aw come on, not you too!" Issei complains when Xenovia clutches him.
"Why would you develop this place in such a terrifying manner?" Xenovia questions with fright.
"Like Virgil said, it's a superstition." Issei told her as Irina then rush towards them.
"Is it true?" Irina questions, earned their attention. "Would we-"
Before Irina could finish her question, Virgil have had enough when he bonked the girls heads, leaving a massive bumps on their heads. Virgil then began to give Kiryuu a beating, leaving a bruise and bumps in between her face and her head.
"Try that again and I will do a lot worse." Virgil warned her with his dark tone and a threat, showing his dark aura and his death glare.
"Sorry." Kiryuu apologize with her face pale, leaving Virgil and Nora walked away. "Should've kept my mouth shut."
"Yeah, you probably should have." Issei agrees with fright. 'I guess Kiryuu just won't learn.'
"Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, that hurts!" Irina whines with pain.
"I forget how hard he hits. He's Griselda's son alright." Xenovia added, rubbing her sore head.
Both Matsuda and Motohama were really scared of Virgil's dark glare which those two perverts have learned the hard way whenever they get on Virgil's bad side.
They then made their way towards the temple that's called Kiyomizu-dera temple. This architecture was founded in 780 on the site of Otawa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto and it derives the name from the falls pure waters. The three girls then look at the view with awe while Virgil and Nora look at the view with smiles on their faces.
"Beautiful view." Asia said with a smile.
"This temple honors the home of Kenon Kurisatba." Irina explains.
"In sense grit, it's Suhasura-buhajya Ara Avolakyashimata." Xenovia added as the three girls then look at the view of the forest.
"Oh yeah, did I ever tell you that Issei said he like to fondle the boobs of 500 women at the same time?" Irina asks, but the two ignored the question. "Did you hear me?"
"Yes, that does sound like him." Asia answered.
"Guess there's no surprise those three get along so well." Issei said with a smile.
"But that Churchy vibe they've got going on can be kind of annoying." Kiryuu stated with annoyance.
'And so does your perversion.' Virgil mentally thought when he overheard their conversation, but decided not to tell her.
After they left the Kiyomizu-dera temple, they headed towards the shrine when Xenovia, Asia, Irina, and Nora clapped their hands twice and pray.
"Hey Virgil, you and Asia should totally draw a love fortune." Kiryuu suggest, leaving Virgil given her a stink eye look.
Virgil then let out with a sigh, but decided to humor her as he and Asia then drew out the love fortune which according to the fortune.
"It says here that we're not compatible to each other." Virgil told her with a sigh. "But I don't care about it anyway."
"Come on Virgil, that's BS. Let me see." Issei denies, look at their fortune which he's right. "Oh, it looks like you're right."
"That's okay. Even though Virgil and I weren't compatible, I can still think of him as my brother." Asia reassures with a smile.
Nora then walk towards her cousin and Asia, trying to cheer them up along with Xenovia, Irina, and Issei. However, both Matsua and Motohama couldn't help but cry with envy. Kiryuu then told them to get moving as Xenovia then rush towards the architect which happens to be Ginkaku-ji. But what shocked her is that, this temple isn't what it something she imagined.
"It's Not Silver!" Xenovia shouts, given a disappointed look on her face.
"Xenovia told me she felt living this place would be tough, but then again, she also thought the temple would actually be made of silver." Asia explains, causing Virgil to sigh with annoyance.
"Is Xenovia always like that?" Nora asks curiously.
"To answer your question, yeah." Virgil answered simply.
"Well you can't blame her. But based on its name, that's a fair assumption." Issei told him with a small smile.
With that, Xenovia then rush towards the other architect which happens to be Kinkaku-ji, causing her to smile with a glee.
"Oh wow! It's gold! Real gold!" Xenovia shouts with a smile as Asia then embraced her.
"I'm happy for you." Asia said with a smile. "It's just like you imagined."
Virgil couldn't help but smile at the two, not surprised that they get along with each other while Issei then take photo as he send the photo to Rias. They then head towards somewhere in the quiet are where they can have lunch. Xenovia was still daydreaming about living in the Kinkaku-ji temple.
"You're gonna catch a lot flies like that, Xenovia." Kiryuu told her with annoyance.
Until, they heard a shout of a woman, heard that someone has been groping her breasts which happens to be a pervert. The males were able to apprehend that pervert while trying to get him to stop.
"Wow, a shrine perv." Issei said with shock.
'And who's fault do you think that is, genius?' Virgil mentally questions with a deadpan expression, staring at Issei.
"Yo, what if its like a pandemic or whatever? It was on a news, they were saying like zombie pervs everywhere, you know what I'm sayin'?" Matsuda questions.
"If so, then that means you're 'patient zero' since you grabbed my chesticles on a train yesterday." Motohama told him.
"Say dog, I have to be infected to willingly touch your funggily ass man titties." Matsuda said with a sigh. "I'm telling you bro, you ain't got no jiggle."
"Perhaps you should be quarantine." Motohama suggested, leaving Matsuda smiled with an agreement.
Until, Virgil and Nora are sensing some strong magic as they use their paradigm to activate saboteur.
"Sleep" Virgil and Nora quietly chanted that name as the two send Matsuda, Kiryuu, and Motohama to sleep.
"We've got company." Xenovia warned as they were surrounded by the Yokai Faction. Issei then hung up his phone as he then activates his Boosted Gear while Virgil drew out his Blazefire Saber, Asia drew out her knife, and Nora then readied her Lunar Stinger. Rosseweisse then rush towards them as she spoke.
"Everyone, just hold on a second." Rossweisse shouts, earned their attention. "Azazel ask me to come and find you. Everyone must come with me immediately."
They then realize that the Yokai Faction means no harm and they want them to come with Rosseweisse since they were about to meet Kunou.
Kyoto, Yokai Palace
Later that night, Virgil and the others were heading towards the city that is filled with Yokai. Nora stayed close to her cousin and not to wander off because whenever she saw a Yokai, she stays on his left side. Virgil kept his scowl on his face while keeping his guard up, but much to their surprise, the Yokai were pretty much friendly.
When they made their way towards the shrine which it's more like a palace, they saw Kunou, Hope, Azazel, Serafall, Kalawarner, and Mittelt waiting for them to arrive.
"Oh, they're here." Azazel said with a smirk, wearing a yukata and a brown jacket at the time.
"So glad you all can make it." Serafall chided with joy as they walk towards them.
"Azazel, Lady Leviathan, Hope, Kalawarner, Mittelt, what the heck's going on?" Issei asks, demands an answer.
"We brought them, as you've requested."
With that, the fox Yokai then disappeared with the blue flames as Kunou then spoke.
"Greetings I lead the Yokai who live in the shadows of Kyoto. I'm the daughter of Yasaka, my name is Kunou." Kunou introduced herself. "Please forgive my rash behavior. I wasn't thinking straight, I attacked you yesterday. It was wrong of me. I'm truly sorry."
What got them surprised is that Kunou is bowing them for forgiveness. Even though, she was on edge while trying to find her mother which it's understandable, everyone in Yokai Faction were on edge of Yasaka's disappearance due to the fact that the Khaos Brigade were behind it all.
"Hey, all's well that ends well." Xenovia assures with a smile. "I'm just glad we were able to clear up the misunderstanding."
"For sure." Irina agrees with a smile. "Luckily, angels are like super forgiving beings."
"Yeah, we much rather be your friend." Asia added.
"But, the way I've acted-"
"Kunou, you don't need to make a deal out it." Virgil interrupts with a smile, approaches her. "It's understandable that you and the Yokai Faction were on edge of your mother's disappearance. I can tell that you're worried about your mother."
"Yes, I am worried." Kunou gasps.
"Well, it's easy to make a mistake when you're worried about someone you care about." Issei told her with a smile. "Believe me, I've hold out for my home so many times I've lost count."
"What he meant to say it that there's no need to beat yourself up, no hard feelings." Virgil told her with a smile.
Kunou widened her eyes with surprised expression, seeing that they've forgive them easily after what she did. Then again, she was saved by them when they fought against the Cie'th. Kunou then averted their gaze as she spoke.
"Thank you." Kunou thanked them sincerely as she then turned to them a few seconds. "Also, I feel bad for even asking but..."
When they went inside of the palace, Serfall then began to give the information to them.
"Okay, so here are the current details of this situation." Serafall explains. "A few days ago, Yasaka, Kunou's mother and the revered Leader of the Yokai, left to meet up with Sakura who is the servant of Mountain Meru. Unfortunately, we've been informed that Yasaka never made it to the meeting. The Yokai conducted an investigation regarding her disappearance and they determined that Yasaka must've been kidnapped by an unknown party. So they decided to search all over Kyoto for any suspicious people which eventually led them to Issei and his tour groupers resulting in yesterday's attack."
"Also, we've informed that the Khaos Brigade have been able to get a hold of the Cie'th." Hope added seriously. "They were using the Cie'th in order to prevent anyone who would try and find Yasaka which led to the result that the Yokai Faction have been ambushed by them a few days ago. They were able to get out alive, but some of them were wounded from those number of attacks."
"That's when Lady Leviathan, Hope, and I came to speak with the Yokai." Azazel cuts in seriously. "We explained that the Underworld was not involved with Princess Yasaka. In fact, judging from the method in various intel, we believe that more than likely the culprits maybe the Hero Faction of the Khaos Brigade."
"Not those clowns again." Virgil said with annoyance, earned everyone's attention. "I've encountered those guys once before the summit, they tried to recruit me by force but the results didn't go the they've wanted since I got help from Fang, Vanille, and Noel."
"What!?" Rosseweisse exclaims with shock.
"Sounds about right, the Hero Faction recruits only humans who were either the descendant of the Heroes or the wielders of the Sacred Gears which apparently, you're neither of those." Azazel nods, pondered. "Is there a reason why they want to recruit you besides the explanation about Ophis and their goals?"
"They saw me fight against Kokabiel a while back because of my powers. That and they wanted me to fight against the Three Factions and the other supernatural beings." Virgil explains. "I guess they failed to realize that I'm a l'Cie from Gran Pulse."
"That does sound like the Hero Faction alright." Kalawarner said, rubbing her head to prevent a headache. "And to think that the Hero Faction would stoop so low as to try and force Virgil for recruiting and kidnapped Yasaka."
"Governor-General, Lady Leviathan, Hope Esthiem, I beg you we must try and find a way to save Princess Yasaka." The Tengu leader pleads. "We've shared a bond with the Fox Clan since the days of old and we shall aid you however we can."
The Tengu leader then pulls out a golden scroll, begin to un-scroll while showing what Yasaka looks like as he spoke.
"If it would help you, here's a painting of Yasaka." The Tengu leader told them.
When they look at the painting, they notice Yasaka has an appearance of a young woman with a voluptuous figure and a very long blonde hair, but her eyes were shut. She had a delicate facial feature and her eyebrows are cut very short and round symbol of nobility. Her hair is usually tied in a loose ponytail, reaching all the way down to her legs that ends in a spiral with taut bandages to keep it in place. She wore a traditional shrine maiden attire and over that she wore a white coat held closed by a red ribbon and a golden crown.
'So that's what Yasaka looks like!? To think that she's powerful and a Leader of the Yokai Faction for a reason!' Virgil mentally shouts with surprise and shock, realize. 'If we're able to find Yasaka, maybe she can hear us out about the nekoshous taking refuge in Gran Pulse.'
"Whoa, mama." Issei gasp with shock, looking at the painting.
"That is my mother." Kunou told them as she bowed to them. "Promise me, promise me that you'll lend us your strength and help save her. Please, I'm begging you! I need your help!"
Kunou is very serious and desperate for asking them for their help to find and rescue from the Hero Faction which Virgil knew that they're not making this any easier. Also, the Hero Faction are making things even more difficult for him and Hope since Yasaka has gone missing for a few days.
'Hold up, if we save her...' Issei mentally thought as he then began to have some perverted thoughts about Yasaka.
Both Virgil and Asia knew what he is thinking with tick marks on their heads as they then bonk his head, making him snap out of his thoughts and having him a few bumps on his head.
"What the hell was that for!?" Issei shouts with teary eyes.
"I know your grin expression, Mr. Dirty Thoughts." Asia told him with annoyance, leaving Issei tried to make an excuse.
"Try make an excuse and you'll answer to me." Virgil warned him with his dark tone, leaving Issei's face paled.
"So yeah that's the situation." Azazel said with a smirk. "But right now, all you need to do is enjoy your school trip, keep your guard up, and your ears to the ground."
Both Issei and Virgil gave the Governor-General of the Fallen Angels a nod.
"As an apology and also as a way to deepen our relationship, the young princess has offered to be your tour guide." Azazel suggested.
"It will be my honor." Kunou accepts with a smile.
Kyoto, Hotel
Few minutes later, Virgil have place Nora to bed which she is tired for heading to Yokai Palace to meet Kunou while getting the information about the Hero Faction kidnapping Yasaka and finding out what she looks like. They got the information they've wanted, but the only thing what troubles them the most is the Cie'th. They don't why the Hero would have the Cie'th work with them which the Hero should've realize that those monsters don't work with anyone, not even Kokabiel or the Khaos Brigade.
Virgil then heard a knock as he then head towards the door. When he open the door, he sees Asia as he spoke.
"Hey Asia, what brings you here?" Virgil asks with a smile.
"Oh, I came here to ask of you if you want to play cards with me?" Asia offered. "I invited Xenovia and Irina over, but they're heading to Issei and ask him if he can come."
"Sorry, I'm still babysitting Nora." Virgil told her when she look at Nora sleeping. "She's asleep right now after a long trip."
"Oh I can understand that." Asia said. "Also, there's another reason why I'm here."
Virgil then widen his eyes, notice that Asia is starting to hug him.
"Tell me something, do you really love Kuroka?" Asia questions.
"Huh? I do, but what brought that up?" Virgil asks with confusion.
"Well, the thing is...I've been in love with you ever since you saved me from Raynare." Asia confessed. "I know you already have Kuroka and you're about to be a father of those children, but I also want to bear a child, your child."
That got Virgil shocked when he heard that Asia has been in love with the white-haired l'Cie the whole time and yet, he didn't even know.
"Asia, why didn't you tell me?" Virgil questions.
"Because you always think of me as a sister and try to help me gain confidence. I've wanted to tell you whenever we were alone, but I didn't have the courage to tell you because we were always around with Rias and the others." Asia explains.
Virgil knew that she's right about it, but he don't know if he would accept her feelings since he's already been taken by Kuroka. He was about to speak, but Asia pressed his lips with her fingers.
"I don't want you to answer right now and I know that you've got other things to worry about." Asia told him. "I just want you to think about it."
With that, Asia then kissed him on a lips for a few seconds as she then escaped her lips. She then begin to head out to find Irina and Xenovia to inform them. Virgil then close the door while heading to bed to get some sleep.
'Didn't think that Asia would fall for me right off the bat. I mean sure Asia is kind, sweet, and innocent, but the downside of her is that she's also naïve and her kindness will lead to her downfall.' Virgil mentally thought with sad expression. 'But...I've already fallen for Kuroka...and soon...I'm going to be the father...What am I going to do? What would Kuroka would say?'
Even though, Virgil has a lot to think about after what Asia have told him and whenever he comes back, he had to tell Kuroka about this situation he's in.
Kyoto
The next day, Issei and the others were at the Kyoto Station to have a look at the mini-shops while waiting for Kunou to arrive. Virgil was still in thoughts about what Asia told him yesterday which he's in a huge dilemma. Issei was smiling, look at the look when he remembered about those two girls fighting over him which to that pervert, it's a score. However, Issei still hasn't making his move which he never been able to do the deed with Rias ever since she's been sleeping with him naked. Both Matsuda and Motohama have told him that they've got their asses beaten which it explains about the bruises and bumps on their faces, not to mention the teeth were gone.
It got Nora laughing at those two, thinking that it's hilarious but to the two, it's embarrassing.
"Hey so, what's the deal? Are we waiting for someone?" Kiryuu asks curiously, earned a nod from Issei and Kunou.
Until, Kunou arrived as she spoke.
"There you are, sorry I'm late." Kunou said with a smile, earned their attention.
"Actually, you're on time." Virgil told her.
"Kunou, what up?" Issei greets with a smile as the two perverts approaches her.
"Damn Issei, is this pipsqueak the tour guide you were telling us about?" Matsuda questions surprisingly.
"Aw~ She's so itty bitty-UGH!?"
Kiryuu then punches Motohama, approaches her.
"Whoa she's cute." Kiryuu cooed with a smile, hugged her. "Pervs like you should-"
Virgil then bonked Kiryuu in the head real hard, leaving a massive bump on her head.
"Like you have room to talk." Virgil interrupts with a glare, turned his head to Kunou. "Sorry about that, they can get overboard whenever they get too excited."
"That's okay, I'm here because I promised him a tour of Kyoto." Kunou explains.
"And we appreciate it." Virgil nods.
"Of course." Kunou said with a smile. "Mother would be very angry at me if I were to neglect a promise that I've made. I am happy to oblige."
"Glad to hear it." Issei said with a smile. "Okay, we're ready to roll out whenever you are, Kunou."
With that, Kunou then begin to give them a tour around in Kyoto. They first stopped at the Saga Arashiyama Station which they were amazed, then they headed towards the Tenryu-ji Temple when both Matsuda and Motohama taking pictures while Virgil and the others were looking at the lake, they went inside when they look at the painting of the Eastern Dragon inside of the Tenryu-ji Temple, they then wandered towards the bamboo forest since Nora is staying close to Virgil, but Kunou is also staying close to him. Virgil was wondering why but Kunou told him that his aura feels warm and kind which she felt safe. Virgil explain to her that he's l'Cie from Gran Pulse and he told her of his backstory, she was amazed that Virgil was an orphan who got adopted by Lightning and trained him to become a l'Cie. She also felt touched that Virgil has a good life in Gran Pulse and had a Focus.
They then head towards the shrine while looking at the autumn leaves that has different colors of those leaves, it almost like you're seeing a blanket. They then prayed which of course, Issei was still praying to become a harem king. They then head towards the tofu restaurant to have lunch.
"The boiled tofu here is famous." Kunou told him as Virgil then tried the boiled tofu.
"Whoa, you're not kidding." Virgil said with amazement, leaving Kunou giggled of his comment. "I've gotta have that recipe."
"For sure, it's actually really good." Issei agrees.
Of course, they agreed that the boiled tofu is really good as Kunou then spoke.
"This is my favorite dish, I'll gladly eat it everyday." Kunou said.
"Yeah, I'm right there with you sister." Irina agrees with delight.
"Don't get me wrong, it's pretty bad A, but I like to switch it up a bit." Issei stated.
"Even though, this tofu is good it doesn't begin to compare to the boiled tofu my mother can make." Kunou comments.
"Yeah, but it also doesn't even compare to any dish that Virgil makes." Issei nods, leaving Kunou confused. "Virgil's gourmet dishes is so awesome, I really like it everyday."
"Really!?" Kunou exclaims, turned to Virgil. "Is it true that you cook?"
"Yeah, Aunt Serah taught me how to cook when I was a kid." Virgil admits. "I even sometimes make the best dish."
"Sometimes!? Your cooking is way off the charts!?" Issei shouts with disagree. "Dude! You should open your own restaurant so you can cook some awesome meals!?"
Virgil then sweat drop of Issei's remark which of course, Asia, Xenovia, Nora, and Irina agreed with him. However, Kunou then look at the white-haired l'Cie with starry eyes, really excited that she wanted to taste his cooking.
After everything is settled down few minutes later, Kunou continues to tour when they saw Kiba, Tosca, and the group coming their way. However, Azazel was knocking on a window, gesturing Virgil to come here. Virgil a little confuse at first, but Kunou and Issei gave him a nod with a go while they keep an eye on Nora. He then went inside of the bar as he sat down at the table with Azazel, Hope, and Rossweisse. Apparently, they're going over the details on who to contact and how to prepare while the rest of the students are getting to know with Kunou. Hope explain that Lightning and the others were having there hands full at Gran Pulse.
"Oh yeah." Azazel remarked. "Looks like Sirzechs and Michael are a little tied up at the moment."
"How so?" Virgil questions with a frown, leaving Azazel leaned back his chair.
"Someone's been attacking our transport and deliveries between the Three Factions, stealing some important documents and such, including some notes from my research on Sacred Gears." Azazel explains. "Some other minor issues are also popping up here and there, but in a large number at a time."
"Timing is too convenient." Hope comments. "This seems like someone is deliberately attacking for the effort to us off for bringing reinforcements."
"Yeah." Azazel nodded with an agreement. "Whoever we're dealing with, they're starting to make their move already."
"That and they were able to cut off the reinforcements from Gran Pulse." Virgil added. "I tried calling mom last night, but they've got their hands full."
Before they could say anything else, Issei and the others were inside of the bar.
"Azazel, dude isn't it a little early for day-drinking, bro?" Issei questions surprisingly as Rossweisse then stood up with a glare.
"That's exactly what I said and in front of students no less." Rossweisse said, earned their attention. "But will he listen to me? No! Because he's just another stubborn man."
"Geez, has anyone ever told you that you're a total buzzkill?" Azazel questions, drinking his alcohol. "You know what? You've got to learn to unwind a little bit. That's why you can't find yourself a man."
Azazel have made a sudden bad move when Rossweisse slammed a table with furious gaze in her eyes.
"How dare you!? What would you know about my personal life!? Give me that cup, I'll show you how to drink for real, little man!" Rossweisse shouts, snatch his cup as she then drinks it quickly. But her eyes is starting to grow hazy and unfocused when her face gained a pink flush.
'Whoa! Didn't think she would go that far!?' Virgil mentally exclaims with shock.
"Wait, are you already drunk from just that?" Azazel asks surprisingly.
"Listen ass-wif, you don't know true day-drinking until you work for Odin, god erotic breads and cheap abandoner." Rossweisse said, wobbled a little as she then grab his shoulders and start shaking him. "Don't you understand, I can't get a boyfriend cuz' I have abandon made issues you fool!?"
She then starts crying, but it did phase Azazel a little as she then turned to Virgil.
"And you! Stop being so unfair!" Rossweisse shouts accusingly when she points her finger at Virgil, leaving him in bewilderment.
"What the hell!?" Virgil exclaims in astonishment as she then grabbed his shoulders and shaking him.
"You're the first decent guy I've ever met. You don't make fun of me for being single. You're strong, kind...selfless...perfect." Rossweisse whines when she stop shaking him, gaze at his ocean blue eyes with aqua eyes before she scrunched her eyes shut tight and began rapidly shaking him back and forth. "But that crazy stray cat Kuroka just comes out of nowhere and sink her claws into you! And you're got her pregnant! Seriously, what the hell! Yet you still casually say stuff that makes my poor maiden heart go all over the place! Don't play with my emotions damn it!"
With that, Matsuda, Motohama, and Kiryuu then widened their eyes, completely stunned of what they've just heard which it explains why Kuroka didn't come to Kuoh Academy. The reason is because Kuroka is pregnant. Kiryuu then began to smirk while Matsuda and Motohama then began to have teary eyes with envy and anger.
'Crap, I'm in so much trouble!' Virgil mentally shouts, but luckily, Nora, Irina, and Xenovia were able to knock them out by chopping their necks as they then drag them out of the bar. Issei figured this would happen since Rossweisse really have to blurt it out.
"I better go and take care of this." Azazel said with a sigh. "It's probably best that they don't remember what they heard."
With that, Azazel then stood up and head towards the three to erase their memories while Hope then take Hope outside which this atmosphere is getting awkward. Her tone then gradually lost its edge as she went on, ending in more of a wailing sob as she finished her rant. She then collapse onto the white-haired l'Cie's lap while bawling her eyes out and burying her face into his chest, a fistful of his shirt held in each hand. Virgil is growing helpless, didn't know what to do.
"It's not fair." Rossweisse cried despondently. "What did I do to get hit with such cruel fate? Why did Odin have to be right about this of all things?"
Virgil then hesitantly placed his hands on her back and gently rub. He figured that Azazel had to say that in front of her just to get her mad, but should've known that the Governor-General of the Fallen Angels tried to get Virgil into a harem list.
"I'm sorry...I guess?" Virgil hesitantly respond which she only respond a hiccup and a sob. "Look I...uh, I didn't mean to cause you any trouble whenever I say things to you. I was only saying this to try and cheer you up."
She then relinquish her fistfuls of his clothing, instead she loop her arms behind his neck. Straight after that, she pulled herself close and laid her head on his right shoulder, letting out a giddy giggle. A few happy-sounding murmurs came from her mouth as her body went slack against his own. Issei couldn't help but snort a bit, finding this scene hilarious when he pulled a digital camera a few minutes ago to record.
"Rossweisse, are you alright?" Virgil asks with concern, lightly prodding her between her shoulder blades. Rossweisse then nuzzled her cheek against his shoulder in response.
"Eh heh heh, comfy~" Rossweisse slurred. "Let me sleep here, it's warm and cozy~ Like a campfire and fluffy blanket put together..."
That got Virgil blushed a bit.
"Maybe we should get to your room." Virgil told her, but only got a respond from her was an odd noise, a mix of between a giggle and a squeal.
"Carry me! Carry me!" Rossweisse said.
Virgil then sighed in defeat as he started rising from his seat to make a start on getting her to the hotel for her to get some rest. Before he could secure her legs to prevent her falling, she nimbly wrapped her lower limbs firmly around his waist along with tightening her arms around his neck. Thickly swallowing his lump on his throat, the white-haired l'Cie fought against his rising embarrassment and strode towards the hotel with a little help from Kunou since she knows more about Kyoto than him.
Unknown to the them, Azazel silently observe with a grin on his face as he and Issei then stop recording from their digital camera in their hands.
'Heh, looks like I win the bet Odin...' Azazel thought.
'Wow, didn't think that Rossweisse had feelings for Virgil. But with that scene, it's like I'm watching a comedy show.' Issei mentally thought, burst with laughter.
Kyoto, Hotel
Few minutes later, Virgil was stood at the side of the bed from Rossweisse's room. He tried to attempt to convince Rossweisse to let go of him and lie down, but she won't listen, making him feel uncomfortable when she was ceaselessly cuddling and nuzzling him, giving girly giggles every so often.
"H-Hey Rossweisse, c-could you please let go?" Virgil pleads, trying to keep his voice even despite her actions.
"No~" Rossweisse drawled woozily. "You *hic* need to take *hic* responsibility~"
"Hey, that's really not fair." Virgil retorts with a frown.
"Don't care~"
Once again, Virgil tried to pry her encircled limbs off of himself, but no avail. He tried once more, requesting her to get down on the bed as politely as he could given the circumstances. Rossweisse unexpectedly threw her body back, but maintained a strong grip on him. Consequently, they both ended up sprawled on the mattress in a heap with Virgil on top of her. She quickly entwined herself with him without giving him any chance of escape, leaving him blushed which he's starting to lose it.
"Please...stay." Rossweisse mumbled drowsily with her eyes closed, a tired yet gentle expression on her countenance. "Just for a little while...let me be selfish."
She was somewhat calm down, Virgil allowed his body to relax in spite of his blushed face. He finally let her fall asleep as he then carefully extract himself and use his portal to get to Issei.
Kyoto
The portal then opens as Virgil then comes out while the portal then closes behind him, leaving him sighed as he saw Issei and the others. Issei then wave at him along with Nora as Virgil then joins them.
"Dude, what happen? I thought you wussed out since she made her move on you." Issei said with a smirk.
"Oh shut up! I'm not a mood to talk about it!?" Virgil retorts with annoyance, grabbing his collar while given him a dark glare. "If you ever tell Kuroka or anyone about this, you're dead."
Virgil then let go of him for a few seconds as he joins with Hope and Nora, leaving Issei scared.
'Good thing Kuroka isn't here. I don't think I have the energy to deal with this situation, definitely not the overreactive clinging bound to get involved as well as the literal catfight.' Virgil mentally thought with an exasperated sigh.
Until, they felt a magic in there presence when they saw a purple fog that was coming from a bridge.
"Dammit, these guys again." Virgil growled with annoyance. "Looks like the Hero Faction have made their move."
"But still, why is this fog so familiar?" Issei asks when he widen his eyes with shock.
"Dimension Lost." Kiba clarifies when he and Tosca rush towards the group. "The power of a Longinus. Azazel has mention this before."
"Kids!? Are you alright!?" Azazel shouts with worry when he landed on the bridge as he wings then vanish. "I don't see anyone else in the area. It looks as though everyone but us has disappeared somewhere. If I have to take an extremely educated guess, I'd say we'd been forced into another Dimensional Space."
"No way." Kunou replied shockingly.
"What's wrong?" Virgil asks without looking at her with a scowl.
"When we investigate my mother's disappearance, they've reported the same fog right before she went missing." Kunou explains.
"Ah, bad news bears." Issei gasp shockingly.
"And it looks like the Hero Faction are here." Virgil added.
It would seem that Virgil is right when he recognize that figure which it happens to be Cao Cao when he fires a beam of light, causing Azazel to unleash a magic circle to form a shield. However, the beam of light manage to penetrate them all at once and sent Azazel flying towards the building. The Hero Faction then slowly approach them while readied their weapons, revealed to be Cao Cao.
"Oops my bad, guess that was rude." Cao Cao said with an arrogant smirk.
"Cao Cao, figured that you showed up." Virgil said with a scowl.
"Hello again, Virgil." Cao Cao greets.
That's it for the 42nd chapter.
