This is the 43rd 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
Azazel was able to recover from that beam coming from Cao Cao and the crash of the ruined building, groaned as he then fly towards the bridge to meet up with Issei and the others. Apparently, mostly the Hero Faction, except Cao Cao, were still hiding from the purple fog. Virgil didn't forget about that, remembered before the peace summit between the Three Factions ever begins when the Hero Faction were recruiting Virgil, but he refused which they didn't like that answer when they tried with force, didn't go well when he got a helping hand from Fang, Vanille, and Noel and the Hero Factions were forced to withdraw.
"You can call me Cao Cao, I'm a descendant of Cao Cao of the Three Kingdoms." Cao Cao introduced himself with an arrogant smirk.
"You guys again? What are you trying to pull this time?" Virgil shouts with annoyance as Cao Cao looked at him with a frown.
"Virgil Farron. It's a shame that you still associate yourself with the Three Factions." Cao Cao said.
"Yeah, I'm still not interested in joining you clowns." Virgil countered, readied his gunblade. "You're the reason that Yasaka went missing, aren't you?"
"Yes." Cao Cao admits without hesitation.
"Just what do you intend to do with her?" Kunou shouts with a question, worried of her mother.
"If you must know, we're planning to use your mother for a fun little experiment." Cao Cao confessed.
"No you can't! That's awful!" Kunou exclaims with horror, widened her eyes.
"But first, I want to give a proper hello to Virgil Farron, Governor-General Azazel, and the Red Dragon Emperor. And maybe exchange a few blows." Cao Cao declared.
"That's an odd greeting." Azazel retorts with a scowl, landed next to them as his black wings vanished. "I'm more interested in the fox Yokai Leader though. We have some business we need to attend to, so I'll have to ask you to give her back."
"You're more than welcome to try and take her." Cao Cao said with arrogance and confidence.
"Enough games, Cao Cao!?" Virgil yelled, not in a mood. "Where's Yasaka!?"
Cao Cao only stood silent with a smirk on his face while Issei and the others were ready to fight as he unleash his Boosted Gear while Nora drew our her bowsword. He then turn to the assailant as he spoke.
"Leonardo, would you be a dear and create some friends for our guests to play with." Cao Cao suggests.
Leonardo the pull out his hood, revealed his face. He is shown to be a short, dark-skinned young boy with gray-blue hair and purple eyes. He also wore a gakuran with a long black coat with red and gold accents on it. He then use his ability to summon multiple monsters. Azazel knows what that was as he spoke.
"Lovely, the Annihilation Maker." Azazel said with annoyance.
"You have a good eye, this Longinus is capable of creating any monsters that user desires, including Anti-Devil monsters." Cao Cao explains with an impressed smirk.
"To think a power that could destroy the whole world is in your Factions hand, unbelievable." Azazel scoffed.
"Well hell, this is total BS." Issei muttered as he then use his Balance Breaker.
"Well, seeing as your boy has a Satan-Class creatures to each strategic point, I assume the user must still be an amateur." Azazel points out.
"You know what they say about assuming things, don't you?" Cao Cao rhetorically questions. "Though in this particular instance, you'd be correct. Luckily, he makes up for that lack of skill with another unique power."
With that, the monster then begin to fire the beam of light, destroying the structures of the building which it left them shocked of make Annihilation Maker's capability.
"It attack with light!?" Issei exclaims.
"Leonardo has the ability to create special Anti-Monsters that can target any opponents weakness which covers a lot in your case." Cao Cao explains when the monsters were about to fire the beam of light at them as both Virgil and Nora use their paradigm to activate synergist.
"Shellra" Both Virgil and Nora uses magic to support them by raising the magic resistance. Azazel then use the magic circle to shield himself as the monsters then fires the beams of light at them which it cause a rapid barrage of light.
"Vigilance" Virgil then use the magic to enhance their alertness as the two uses their paradigm. Virgil switch his synergist to commando while Nora switch her synergist to ravager.
Virgil then charge after those monsters along with Xenovia, Irina, Tosca, and Kiba while Nora flicks her bowsword into a bow form to use the combo of Flamestrike, Sparkstrike, Froststrike, and Flamestrike, destroying those monsters one-by-one.
"We'll take these guys out first." Xenovia told them, slashing off those monsters.
"Sounds like a plan to me." Kiba agrees as he then slash that monster.
Tosca used her Holy gun to fire bullets at those monsters while slashing them with her light-based sword while Virgil helped her out by slashing them and shooting bullets, killing off the numbers one-by-one. Issei was standing her watching them fight against those monster, but he felt helpless when Rias and the others weren't here to help them.
'Well this sucks monkey tits, we're totally outnumbered here!? What should we do? How do we play this? Come on, think for once in your life! Wait a minute...What would Rias do if she were here?' Issei mentally questions himself, realized when he saw Rias how calm, cool-collected, and serious during her times in battle, but when it comes to bad situations, she always find a way to get out in a pinch.
"Kiba! Can you hear me!?" Issei shouts.
"Yeah!" Kiba answered.
"Use your power to make some cool-ass swords that eat light, then pass them out!" Issei ordered him.
Kiba then use his magic circle to conjure Holy Eraser, pass it on to Xenovia.
"Xenovia, guard Kunou, Asia, and Nora! Released you holy aura and attack anyone that tries to come close!" Issei told her.
"I'm on it." Xenovia answered as she rush towards them while Issei grabs hold of the Holy Eraser.
"If things start to go south, you can use this as a shield." Issei said.
"Right." Asia said seriously, activates the Holy Eraser.
"Virgil, you still got a Dragon Edge in your stash?" Issei questions.
"Yeah!" Virgil answered while slashing those monsters.
"I need you to use it so you can half their powers and use that power against them!" Issei told him.
"You got it!" Virgil nods seriously as he then unleash his Dragon Edge gunblade while slashing them.
"Irina, I need you and Tosca hold the frontlines with Kiba and Virgil!" Issei told her, earned her attention. "Light is not a weakness for you since you two are Angels, right?"
"Maybe not, but that doesn't mean we can't take on damage." Irina told him. "Fine, whatever, we'll do our best. I am Lord Michaels angel."
"And I am Lord Raphael's angel." Tosca added when both of their crest glowed.
With that, both Irina and Tosca then sprout their wings as they fire their light magic at them to give both Kiba and Virgil a helping hand to kill off those monsters. Issei then placed the Holy Eraser on his gauntlet to gain the abilities to destroy light. The monsters then walk towards him as he spoke.
"Asia! Promotion to Bishop!" Issei shouts as Asia then brings out the card as he then promotes to Bishop.
The monsters the fires the beam of light at him, but Issei use the Holy Eraser ability to absorb some light while use his Dragon Shot to retaliate. Azazel was able to escape from those multiple beams of light when he flied his way towards Cao Cao while the others were busy fighting against those monsters.
"Cao Cao, why don't we settle this man-to-man!" Azazel suggests with a scowl, unleash his Balance Breaker as he conjure his spear of light while charging after him. "Let's go!"
"Of course, it would be my pleasure." Cao Cao accepts as he charge after him while clashing against each other with their spears.
"I know why you've really attack the leaders of each group! It was to gather intel for your Anti-Monster, wasn't it?" Azazel shouts, figured it out.
"So sweet of you to notice! And thanks for your cooperation, we've had all the details we need!?" Cao Cao admits while thanking him.
"Don't thank me yet! It's not like you can create a monster that's able to slay a God!?" Azazel retorts.
"Why do that when I can use my own hands!?" Cao Cao scoffed.
With that, both Cao Cao and Azazel then begin to clash each other with their spears, parrying and countering each other. Issei then heard a shout, turned his head when he saw three girls charging after him when he was about to use his Titty-lingual. Nora then notice those three girls as she then switch targets to the three girls.
"Moonfrost Arrows" Nora then fires her ice arrows at those three girls, leaving them scream with pain and knocked out. "Sorry girls, you just left yourself wide open."
"Nice shot, Nora." Virgil praise his cousin. "My turn. Army of One"
Virgil then begin to unleash his flurry of slashes and gunfire at those monsters, killing them off one-by-one. Issei was about to say something, but realize that warning from Virgil which he knew that the pervert won't win this argument. With that, the monsters were now destroyed as Virgil approaches.
"Now that's what you call a clean sweep." Virgil said with a smirk, earned a nod from Nora.
"Unbelievable, that Nora was able to use ice magic while Virgil just destroy those monsters easily." Kunou muttered with her eyes widened, shocked.
"Your reputation proceeds you, no enemy would be able to win against the Warrior of l'Cie. A shame that you didn't join us in the Hero Faction, you would've bee a great asset to us." The man said with a smirk.
He is a handsome young man with silver-white hair and red eyes. He wore a gakuren and a priest's coat which it's similar to Freed's coat.
"Not the first time hearing that. So who the hell are you?" Virgil questions with a scowl.
"So you're a l'Cie and those are the famous Gremory Household. My name is Siegfried, it's nice to meet you." Siegfried introduce himself, leaving Virgil deepen his scowl.
"I knew I'd seen you somewhere before." Xenovia stated with a scowl, earned his attention. "He's a known Devil Purger. He used to be considered a Top-Class Knight by the Churches, Chaos-Edge Sieg."
'So, they were able to succeed in making him a clone back in the Sigurd Institution long ago.' Virgil mentally thought.
"Oh goody, another exorcist douche-canoe." Issei said sarcastically.
"While I'm flattered that you know about me, I believe introductions have gone on long enough." Siegfried told them with a smirk.
Until, Kiba came out of the dust as he was about to attack him, but Siegfried was able to drew a sword and counter with retaliation. Xenovia then charge after him with a warcry while Siegfried pulls out another sword blocks her attacks. Tosca then leaps in mid-air after him when she was about to attack him from behind, but Siegfried pulls out his third sword with his extra arm, blocking her attack. Irina then fly towards him, throwing her halo at him, but Siegfried deflect that attack and spins his body to push them out. The four then surrounds him.
"No way! He has three arms!?" Xenovia exclaims with shock.
"Seriously! How!?" Kiba added, also in shock.
"Demonic Emperor Sword, Gram, as the most powerful demon-sword it can take on any blade without difficulty." Siegfried explains. "And then there's Balmung and Nothung which are also legendary swords. Last but not least, this is Twice Critical: Dragons Hand."
Gram is a large double-edged sword that has vibrant colors despite being a Demon Sword. The pommel is a gold cone-like shape with the addition of a triangle attached to the pommel, the triangle is missing the base and the middle of it because of the pommel and handle is colored with a mix of red and purple. The crossguard is a rectangular bar colored black with gold symbols etched onto it a brown X-mark in the middle and the features a red-semi circle protrusion on both sides of the crossguard. The blade is black with red edge, but a red aura sometimes shrouds it giving it a dark red color all around. The blade itself it fairly long and near the tip, it curves upwards then curves back in. The blade is also sports three hollow holes in the form of the triangle and is located in the middle of the blade curving upwards. At the bottom of the blade, there is a piece of metal, acting as a fuller, it has red lines on it that increase in height but it stays on the golden part and the fuller at the bottom is the shape of a rectangle standing upwards, the difference is that the top left has a large amount taken of off it, which means the left side shorted compared to the right. Further along the blade is a golden design which looks like a blade, with two black rectangles connected by a line and the tip of it goes out by a small degree and goes back into the tip of the blade, the tip part of the blade design is two black modified squares and a black diamond-like circle shape.
Balmung is a long sword with darkish purple color which reach up to half the nearing towards the upper portion which its silver, it has a unique crossguard, a light purple part placed onto the crossguard extending up the purple-colored fuller with a small yellow circle in the middle making it seem almost like an eye, a yellow two-handed grip, and a purple pommel that has light purple ornaments around it.
Lastly, Nothung has much lighter color and ornate appearance which is different from other demonic swords, it appears almost like a broadsword with a much wider blade, a blue crossguard that extends up the dark-blue color filler with light blue diamond in the middle with a hardening line that appears to be a wave-like on both sides, golden grip and unique-shaped pommel.
"I assumed he might have a Sacred Gear. We need to be on our guard until we know what those weapons can do." Kiba told them seriously.
"You think that's bad? I haven't even activated my Balance Breaker yet." Siegfried stated with a smirk.
Until, they've heard multiple explosions that was coming from Cao Cao and Azazel which they're fighting each other. Cao Cao manage to avoid from that attack when Azazel was about to attack him, but he fires the beam at the Governor-General of the Fallen Angels which he swiftly dodge that attack as he retaliates by firing his beam at him, causing Cao Cao to dodge while landed on the bridge.
"I guess the rumors about the Gremory family are true, especially you Issei Hyoudou." Cao Cao said with a smirk, turned his head to him. I suppose its no surprise that your teams performance, expect Virgil Farron, is more optimal with you around."
"What are you talking about?" Issei questions.
"Your naivety is charming. See even though, your physical and demonic powers are pitiful, your ability to gather people and delicate tasks is actually rather admirable." Cao Cao explains. "Undoubtedly, it is that skill which will likely make you the most dangerous of the Red Dragon Emperors."
"Cao Cao!" Azazel called him, earned his attention. "What exactly does the Hero Faction want?"
"Not that I expect a Fallen Angel to understand, but our mission is simple, we merely want to test out limits and see how far we can go as humans." Cao Cao explains.
"But why?" Azazel inquired.
"Think about it, Devils, Dragons, Fallen Angels, and everything in between. They have incredible power, yet its always humans who ultimately defeat them, its embarrassing all things consider." Cao Cao points out. "So I decided to undertake this challenge and test my limits, to see just how far I can go as a human fighting among the Gods. Surely, you can understand that."
"That's stupid." Virgil told him, earned his attention. "A human fight against Gods, that was the most stupidest goal I've ever heard in my entire life. Just because you have the power of the Sacred Gears, does not mean that you don't have a death wish because of your arrogance and stupidity."
That made Cao Cao growled with anger of his remark when he was about to retort, they felt something coming from the river as something glowing began to erupt towards the water, revealed a giant monster that happens to be a giant stone statue that looks similar to a Gargoyle. Issei and the others were completely shocked for what they have seen, leaving Azazel realize what it is.
"Gogmagog!? A destructive weapon created by the ancient gods. They were suppose to be de-commissioned and sealed away in the Dimensional Gap, so how did one get up here?" Azazel muttered until a magic circle arrived, causing a magic projectile to head towards down to the bridge which it revealed to be a little girl in a witch attire.
She's a foreign girl with a slim body, shoulder length blonde hair and blue eyes. Her attire consists of a sorceress-like dress with a huge blue hat with a black bow and yellow stars and matching cape with pink flowers and a white interior. She also wore a school uniform consisting of a grey blazer with blue plaid accents over a white dress shirt with a black tie, black skirt, and black shoes. She also flies with a broomstick.
"Oh hey, what's up? My name is Le Fay Pendragon." Le Fay introduced herself with a wink and a smile. "I'm on Lord Vali's team, nice to meet you. He was like, give him this message so here goes. "
Of course, Virgil knew who she's talking about which happens to be Vali when she cleared her throat as she spoke.
"'I warned you not to get in my way.'" Le Fey said, impersonates Vali. "That's my Vali impression. So now, you're in trouble."
With that, Gogmagog then smash the bridge, causing the bridge to collapse down towards the river which Kiba, Xenovia, Irina, and Tosca were rushing towards the other side. Virgil grabs hold of her cousin while heading towards the bridge with the others, but Issei was struggling to climb up which it cause a shockwave. Le Fey then fly towards where the white-haired l'Cie was at when he placed her down to the road.
"Hey..." Le Fey said with a blush, earned his attention. "I am like the biggest Warrior of l'Cie fan."
"Huh!?" Virgil exclaims with his raised eyebrow.
"So can I, please shake your hand?" Le Fey chimed with a smile, extends her hand.
Virgil was a little skeptical, but he then shook her hand, leaving her scream with delight. What stopped was that Cao Cao impaled Gogmagog with his spear, leaving the giant monster vanished as Le Fey then left with worry.
"That was a mildly annoying distraction." Cao Cao said with a scoff, turned to them. "Now let's get down to business, shall we? I believe I was in the middle of destroying your ass."
"Keep telling yourself." Virgil retorts. "You're more likely keep running your mouth. And yet, you've got no balls to back it up."
That got Cao Cao growled with his remark, feeling insulted as he about to ready his spear. But what stop him is when they heard a loud noise and footsteps which it's Rossweisse and she's still feeling a bit wobblily and drunk.
"Who the hell is making all that noise?" Rossweisse grunts, earned their attention which she's really angry. "I'm trying taking a freakin' nap over here...But do you care, No!? SCREW YOU!?"
With that, Rossweisse then summons multiple magical circles as she then fires multiple beams at the Hero Faction, causing Issei, Tosca, Kiba, Xenovia, Irina, and Tosca to frantically move towards where Virgil, Asia, Kunou, and Nora were and not getting in the middle of the crossfire. Azazel then cringe with annoyance, didn't think that this would happen.
"There too many variables in this fight, though I must admit, it's a perfect start to our festival." Cao Cao said with a smirk when his friend manage to block all of the magic projectiles when the smoke clears. Rossweisse then passed out to the ground, causing Virgil to face palm his forehead. "Governor-General Azazel, tonight, we'll utilize all that Kyoto has to offer at the castle and who knows, you may even find your covenant nine-tailed fox leader there. Either way, you're welcome to join in the festivities."
"The hell do you mean!?" Azazel yelled with a growl.
"Come and find out." Cao Cao respond arrogantly.
With that, the Dimension Lost is beginning to disappear when Azazel warned them to put their weapons away as the purple fog then begin to disburse. Until, they were back into the original world and everything that once destroyed is back to normal. Azazel is starting to grow frustrated when the Hero Factions have disappeared and Rossweisse was passed out from the magic she used and being a drunk. Kunou then pleads her mother to hold on a little longer.
Kyoto, Hotel
Later that night, Virgil then begin explain this situation to Hope of what has happened for the past few hours. He told him that the Hero Factions have ambushed them on the bridge, but what's unexpected is that Le Fey have arrived along with that giant monster Gogmagog and give them a helping hand which apparently, she was only doing this for Vali since he give Cao Cao a warning. However, something tells them that both Vali and Cao Cao aren't getting along very well. They were lucky that Rossweisse have manage to stop them in time, but only because she's drunk and got really mad when she was trying to sleep.
Virgil then got something on his mind, it's about Asia having feeling for him. He's been doing some thinking since he got some time, he made a decision which he has to tell Asia about it. He also have to confess Kuroka since he's gonna be the father soon for the hand in marriage, looking at the engagement necklace that Snow have given him which he's old enough to be married.
Unfortunately, Rossweisse have called him, Nora, and Hope to gather at Issei's room since they're having a meeting with Azazel and Serafall. When they got here, Virgil then knew that Issei wasn't kidding about his room. There's Saji, Tsubasa, Reya, and two of Sona's peerage were inside of the room for the meeting along with the two Fallen Angels as Azazel spoke.
"Here's the deal, we've mobilize what fire power we can around Nijou Castle." Azazel explains, showing the map to them. "Everyone else is organize near Kyoto Station. The Hero Faction hasn't made yet, but there have been some unsettling chi disturbances."
"What do you by 'unsettling'?" Kiba questions seriously.
"Historically, Kyoto is the city built on balance." Azazel answered. "It was designed using the Sacred Principles of both Feng Shui and Onmyodo. Because of that, there are several power spots scattered around this city. However, the chi from those spots has been redirect towards Nijo Castle."
Virgil then scowled, realize what the Hero Factions true goal and what they're planning to do with Yasaka which he didn't like where this is going.
"So, what do you thinks gonna happen then?" Saji inquires with worry.
"It's hard to say right now, but I don't get the feeling it's anything good." Azazel told him. "Anyway here's the plan, everyone in the Sitri family is on stand by along with Kalawarner and Mittelt. Guard the Kyoto area."
"Right!" The Sitri peerage nods with an agreement along with the two Fallen Angels.
"The Gremory family, Tosca, Irina, Virgil, and Nora will be our offense, you'll head to Nijou castle." Azazel ordered them.
"Right!" The Gremory nods with an agreement while Virgil, Irina, Tosca, and Nora gave him a nod.
"Saving Princess Yasaka should definitely our highest priority. We have no idea what Cao Cao's capable of, so I won't be sending you out alone." Azazel told them with a smirk. "I've called in someone to help who's pretty good at handling these types of situation."
"You did? Who is it then?" Kiba asks surprisingly.
"Well, I'd rather not ruin the surprise, but you'll know them when you see them." Azazel shrugs. "In the meantime, just focus on holding you ground until they get there. Some good news and bad news, I was able to get two vials of Phoenix Tears, but unfortunately, that's all I can round up."
Azazel then goes through his coat pocket, placing only two vials of Phoenix Tears on the table which it wasn't enough.
"Just two!?" Issei exclaims.
"But that won't be enough." Saji added.
"Actually, I still have some vials of Phoenix Tears in my pouch." Virgil told them, showing only six of them. "It may not be enough, but these are all I've got."
"We've only got eight now." Issei said. "But it won't be enough."
"I'm sorry, but this is all we can get right now. Each group only gets four, so use it wisely." Virgil told him seriously.
"He's right, we can't use them all at once during the battle." Azazel agrees. "And one more thing, Saji."
"Yeah." Saji said.
"I want you to go with the Gremory family." Azazel told him, much to his dismay. "Your Dragon King form. It might prove to be useful, so I need you there to support Issei and Virgil."
"But sir." Saji protests.
"Issei, that makes you and Virgil responsible for bringing Saji back if he goes out of control." Azazel told him, earned a nod from the two.
"You sure?" Saji asks with worry.
"After all this shit you gave me back during the Sitri game, I'd much rather have you as an ally. Don't worry I've got your back on this one." Issei assures him with a smile, placing his hand on his shoulder.
"Thanks Issei." Saji thanked him.
"One final note before we go." Azazel said, earned their attention. "It's regarding the Hero Faction, we've got Devils, Angels, Fallen Angels, and Yokai. They've come from all over to help us defeat Cao Cao."
"We'll make sure that each in place for the attack." Serafall added with a smile, winking at them. "Don't you worry if any baddies tried to escape, we'll make sure to punish them."
"I think that's everything." Azazel said, stood up. "Once we've finished with preparations, you should head for your designated locations, I will be supervising the battle from here. I can't go with you, so don't you dare die on me. This trip isn't over until everyone makes it back home. Protect Kyoto and yourselves. Got it!"
They all nodded with an agreement since they'll be fighting against the Hero Faction.
Few minutes later, Virgil is now wearing an Exorcist attire that his biological parents have given him, Guardian's Protector shield, and Demon Edge gunblade which it may or may not be enough. However, his attire has given him the speed attribute, physical attribute, and it also have given him the resistance of any magic. When they were about to leave the hotel, both Azazel and Rossweisse were in front of them as he spoke.
"Issei, hey." Azazel called him, earned his attention. "Seems there's been an incident. Another molester struck right outside of the hotel, I happen to be passing by so I help detain the perv responsible."
Azazel then went through his pocket which it turns out to be a red orb.
"Afterwards, this popped out of his body." Azazel told him. "Recognize it?"
[It can't be.]
"What is it, Ddraig?"
[Believe it or not, that's the thing that jumped out of you back on the bullet train. It's what's in the box.]
That got Issei realize when he open the box back into his mind.
"Are you kidding me!? This is my potential!" Issei shouts with shocks.
"Yep, makes sense." Azazel answered simply. "When I examine the object, it definitely have an 'Issei' feel."
[Yes, it seem so. But wait, how very strange?]
"What is?"
[Your potential, it seems that it traveled around Kyoto by jumping from person to person. Using them as a vessels to grab every available boob it could along the way.]
And that got Virgil growled with a tick mark on his head as he then bonked Issei on the head three times, leaving a massive bumps on his head.
"Dammit! I knew it's your fault for opening the box without care!?" Virgil yelled with anger. "How the hell could you be so careless and stupid!?"
"I'm sorry!? I didn't think this would happen!" Issei shouts with teary eyes.
"Well neither knew this would happen since the molester case. So in a way, I guess it was epidemic." Azazel stated.
"Azazel, you're not helping." Virgil growled with his dark tone, leaving Azazel flinched as he then turned to Issei. "Next time if you try anything stupid and you'll be the Red Dragon Emperor on a limp."
Issei was then scared as he shook his head frantically while taking that warning for granted which everyone, except Nora, is scared of Virgil since he's now on the bad side and in an angry mood.
"But still, what could the perv orb do?" Azazel questions.
[No idea, but I can sense that it possess a strong power.]
"Basically thanks to Issei, we'll have to follow up on the molesters. Great, its not like I have anything better to do." Rossweisse said with annoyance.
"Sorry my potential is a horndog." Issei apologize.
Until, Rossweisse then hold up her mouth while rush towards the bathroom to throw up.
"And there she goes. After all that trouble I put up and Azazel have put me through." Virgil said with annoyance, notice that Issei is feeling conflicted. "What's wrong?"
"Just in a turmoil." Issei answered sadly. "Like questioning my existence, I was wondering what make somebody a hero. When I was a human, heroes were people that I worshipped, but these days, I'm not so certain."
Azazel and Virgil then realize why Issei is feeling conflicted about heroes which it was either the Hero Faction or the ones from history.
"So what you're saying that you can't be a hero because you just happen to be Devil?" Virgil questions with his raised eyebrow. "Let me ask you something, what is it that you want to be? It's your choice."
"Duh, a High-Ranking Devil and the Harem King, obviously." Issei answered with confidence, pumping his fist but scratch his head with a chuckle. "But seriously, for right now I just want to work hard for the Prez and all of my friends."
"It's a pretty decent goal." Azazel told him with a smile. "As long as that's what you want, it's important to remain true to yourself."
"He's right, just as long as you don't lose sight of it, you'll be able to achieve that goal." Virgil added.
"I hear you. I won't let you down." Issei mocks with a salute. "Tonight, we're gonna some Hero Faction ass."
Kyoto, Train Station
When Issei and his group arrived at the train station, Kunou arrived at the train station as she leap towards Virgil, grabbing hold him.
"Kunou, what the hell!?" Virgil exclaims.
"What are you doing?" Issei questions.
"I'm helping you." Kunou told them seriously.
"I don't know, it's all seems a little dangerous for a teensy fox." Issei told her.
"I want to be the ones who save mother. Please, I won't leave! You can't make me!" Kunou pleads as Virgil and Issei then look at their group, seeing them smiled while given them a nod.
"Alright fine, you can come." Virgil sighed with reluctance.
Until, the purple fog showed up out of nowhere as they were in the Dimension Lost, but Issei, Virgil, Kunou, and Nora have gotten separated with the others in the subway platform.
"It's the fog." Kunou said.
"We're inside of the Dimension Lost again." Virgil stated with a scowl.
Issei then got a phone call as he answered.
"What's up, Kiba?" Issei asks. "Where you at?"
"We're at the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Rossweisse and Saji are with me, you?" Kiba asks.
"Kunou, Virgil, Nora, and I are on a Subway Platform at Kyoto Station." Issei answered.
"Do you want to try and meet up at Nijo Castle?" Kiba asks.
"Yeah sure." Issei nods.
"Okay, can you get Virgil to contact Hope and Asia?" Kiba inquired.
"Mr. Esthiem is with Asia, Irina, Tosca, and Xenovia were Tenryu-temple, they're heading that direction." Virgil told him, hanging up the phone.
"You get all that?" Issei asks.
"Every word. But, since Rias isn't here now, you and Virgil will be our leaders." Kiba told him, leaving him shocked. "You've proved it back on Togetsukyo Bridge, the only reason we made it out safely is because you were there to guide us. That's why, we're counting on you and Virgil tonight."
"I'll try." Issei said with a smile, ending the transmission.
"Alright, we should get going a rally up towards Nijo Castle." Virgil told them, earned a nod from them as he then turned his head to him. "Kunou, I promise we'll go and save your mother, but you got stay with us at all times, okay? We'll do our best to protect you."
"'Kay, I shall remain here beside you." Kunou nods with a smile.
Suddenly, they saw some shadows coming their way as it head towards the pillar, revealing a young man with black hair tied into a bun and wears a pair of shades. He also wore a gakuran.
"Hello there, it's been a while." He greets, adjust his shades as he approaches. "I'm guessing you don't remember me."
"Actually, you're one of the Hero Faction member and a user who can use shadows." Virgil points out with a scowl.
Issei then begin to remember when he first encounter with the Hero Faction member at the abandoned warehouse which he now understands what Virgil means.
"I'm touched you remember, but this time, I'm gonna show you what a shadow user could-"
Before he could finish his sentence, Nora came and kicked him in the nuts, causing him to hold his manhood and collapse down to the ground. That Issei flinched a bit while Virgil sighed with annoyance as she then use her paradigm to activate saboteur.
"Sleepga" Nora chant that word as she sent him to sleep. She then placed his thump onto his mouth, making it look like he's sucking his thumb like a baby. "Nighty night."
"Remind me not to get her bad side." Issei said.
Virgil then give him a nod as they then head towards the Nijo Castle to meet up with the others and face the Hero Faction.
That's it for the 43rd chapter.
