I DO NOT OWN HIGHSCHOOL DXD Strike The Blood And Chivalry Of a Failed Knight OR OTHER ELEMENTS FROM OTHER ANIMES Just MY OC
(Somewhere at a Mountain Area)
The weather is so good that the sky is clear. The surrounding is filled with trees, and you can hear the cries of the birds. In terms of viewing the mountain, it's incredible.
"WooHoooooo~!" Ayato is yelling happily at the top of a mountain. He's been very excited since this morning when Rias came with the member of Occult Research Club to his apartment and asked him to pack up his stuff saying that they would be training in the mountain.
*WooHooooo~!* Ayato's echo was heard.
"Ayato-san, please wait for us."
Ayato turned around to see Asia panting while standing next to Rias and Akeno who is also panting slightly. They're currently trying their best to catch up with Ayato. Apparently, after Asia knew about what had happen at the Occult Research Club, she requested Rias's permission to help the in the training. She said that she wished to help a bit, as a member of the Occult Research Club.
Ayato quickly decent from the mountain and head towards them and asked them worriedly.
"Are you three alright? Do you need any help?"
"Ayato, *pant* how is that you, *pant* who carries a big luggage on your back *pant* can went on ahead of us so easily?" Rias asked while catching her breathe.
"Oh, I've been trained to carry things that are way much heavier than this luggage when I was still little." Ayato grin.
Rias, Akeno and Asia widened their eyes.
"Ayato, who trained you when you were little?" Rias asked while tilting her head.
Ayato's smiled widened and brought his index finger in front of his smile. "I'll Tell you next time Buchou~"
Rias frown, Asia has teary eyes and Akeno smiled.
"Asia, do you know anything about that?"
"No… I want to know Ayato-san's past too…"
"Ara ara. It's not nice to keep secrets from us Ayato-kun."
"Buchou, we're here~" Kiba called out for Rias, waving at her from the bottom. He's also carrying the same luggage size as Issei.
Issei widened his eyes as he saw Koneko. Her luggage size is about two or three times bigger.
*Whistle~* Ayato whistles and smiled looking at Koneko.
"Looks like the Power of Rook is very convenient after all." He said.
"Come on everyone! Let's hurry and reach the top part!" Ayato started run back to the top.
"I-Issei-kun, wait up!" Kiba chase after him.
"Ara ara. He sure is full of energy." Akeno smiled.
(On Top of The Mountain)
"Wooahhhh~" Ayato is currently standing in front of a mansion made from woods.
"This mansion belongs to the House of Gremory." Rias said that, while standing beside Issei.
They walked in to the wood house. Issei can smell the scent of wood after getting inside.
He then went to the living room to put the bags away, and take a quick peek around the mansion. The girls went upstairs to get changed into a clothing where they can move easier.
"I will also go and get changed."
Kiba went to a room located on the first floor carrying a blue jersey.
"Don't peek."
Kiba said something out suddenly, which seems like joke... or not?
Ayato sweat dropped on his head. "…Umm… I won't?"
"Ayato -kun, I'm kidding…" Kiba gave a bitter smile.
"I hope so… If girls from our school saw us like this, then they will cause an uproar again. It's already bad since the rumors about you and I pairing are getting popular lately." Issei said.
Both of them have sweat dropping on their head as they imagined the same thing.
Ayato got changed at the empty room after he rested for a bit. Even the empty room comes with bed and equipment necessary for everyday use. But it doesn't come with a television.
By the time he got out from the empty room, everyone has already gathered in the living room. Buchou who is wearing a red jersey smiles and says it after she sees Ayato.
"Now then let's start our training outside right away."
Ayato slammed his fist onto his palm and grinned. "I'm All Fired Up!"
(Outside the Mansion)
The First Training Session: Sword Training
*Tak!* *Khong!* *Tak!* *Tak!*
The sound of bokuto clashing is heard.
Ayato and Kiba are currently sparing with each other.
"Go Ayato-san!" Asia is currently sitting under a tree cheering for Issei.
Kiba has the upper hand in terms of using the bokuto, but it seems like Ayato is holding his ground against Kiba. The spar went on for at least 20 minutes, until Kiba reaches his limits.
*Pant* *pant* *pant*
Ayato look at Kiba who is sitting on the floor catching his breath.
"Here." He said it and toss Kiba a bottle of water.
*Gulp* *gulp*
"Haa~ Thanks Issei-kun. I didn't know that you know how to use a sword before."
"I'm just full of surprises right?" Ayato grinned.
Ayato then showed a serious face. "Kiba, you fit the trait of a Knight perfectly. Your also a good sword of mastery- "
"Hehehehe. Thank you for the compliment." Kiba rub the back of his head and smile sheepishly.
"But, you have two weak points that you need to take care of."
"One, your stamina. Even if you have great speed, it won't help you much if your stamina is low. Two, you have low defence. I could just easily target your legs and you're defence will break."
Kiba frowned as he heard that, "Well, I guess that's a downside for being a Knight… a low defence."
Ayato nodded as he folded his hands. "You could wear armour to increase your defence… but that might reduce your speed in return…"
"So what should I do?" Kiba asked for Ayato's suggestion.
"Let's focus on both your speed and stamina first." Ayato said it while waving at Asia, asking her to come.
"Huh? Why do I need to increase my speed too?" Kiba widened his eyes slightly.
"Well… Inceasing stamina is good, but wouldn't it be better if your opponent cannot slow your movements as well? You may be fast, but you're not the fastest one." Ayato explained it bluntly.
"…So how do we do that?" Kiba tilt his head.
"Asia, can you create a gravity field?" Ayato asked Asia, not answering Kiba's question… yet.
"Hai. How strong do you want it to be Ayato-san?" Asia asked.
"Make it two times the Earth's gravity." Ayato grinned.
Asia walks away from them and turned around, facing them. She raises both her hands and started to chant. A large green magic circle started to form and glow under Ayato and Kiba.
"Ayato-kun, wha- !?" Kiba was about to ask Ayato something, but he stop as he feels his body getting heavier. Something is pulling him down!?
Ayato however looked completely fine.
"This is a gravitational field. I've asked Asia to create one so that we can improve your speed and stamina. Right now, the gravity that Asia casted is 2x the gravity in human world. So you might need some time to get used to it." Ayato started to explain everything to Kiba.
"Let's get back into our sparring, shall we?" Ayato picked up his bokuto and pointed at Kiba while smiling.
Kiba smile in return, feeling excited. "Let's do this Ayato! Here I come!"
Second Training Session: Close Combat Training
Ayato is sparring with Koneko right now. Koneko tried to kick and punch Ayato. But he either dodge them or just block them.
*Bam!*
*Cri~~Thummm!*
One of the tree outside the mansion just broke as Koneko accidentally punch the poor innocent tree.
"Wow…" Ayato looked at the fallen tree and look at Koneko.
"I wouldn't want to be one your bad side." He said it with a grin.
"Hmph."
*Bam*
"GuHahhhh!"
Koneko respond to what Ayato said by punching him in the stomach…
"…You let your guard down…"
"Yea… I understand… my bad…" Ayato is rubbing his stomach.
"Heh…"
"!?"
Ayato widened his eyes as he saw Koneko smiled slightly.
'Did Koneko just smiled at me?'
Ayato then went into analyser mode.
"Koneko. Since you're a Rook, you have absolute power and defence. But your problem is low speed."
Koneko nodded.
"I'll train with you to improve your senses. Since Asia is currently helping Kiba, and I don't know much about any other magic apart from Cryo Wind and Cryo lightning and Fire… I guess, all I can do now is to enhanced you're hearing and your sense of smell."
"!?... How?" Koneko widened her eyes as she hears Ayato will help her improves her senses.
Ayato pulled out a blindfold from his pocket.
"By blindfolding you. I'll help you improve your sense of hearing and sense of smell. Here, I'll show you."
Ayato then blindfolded himself.
"Come at me. You don't need to hold back."
Koneko was hesitate for a while, but she complied. She shot herself forward, trowing everything she got. But Issei just duck, side-step and tilt. Dodging everything without making much effort.
*Pant* *pant*
"Now do you see what I meant?" Ayato smiles as he remove the blindfold.
"…Amazing." Koneko said it with an awe, after she finished catching her breathe.
"I was born naturally with enhanced senses. But it's up to me to know how to use them, when to use them and how to control them. I train hard to improve all my senses."
"…How long did it take for you to reach your current senses?" Koneko asked.
"Hmmm… about 4 to 5 months give or take."
Koneko frowned as she found out how long it took for Issei to get to his current level. She clenches her fists. She's frustrated.
"…Too long… We only have 10 days…"
Koneko widened her eyes when she felt someone is rubbing her head gently. She likes that feeling… It calms her. She looked up to see Issei smiling warmly at her.
"It's all right, Koneko-chan. It only took me that long because I have two dangerous Talents. Even though I'm gifted, I am a dangerous individual. The reason I am at this state is all thanks to hard works and the will for not giving up."
He then added.
"Koneko-chan is not like me. You talented. I'm sure you'll be able to grasp it much quicker than I am."
Koneko blushes and look down to avoid Ayato's from seeing her blush.
"Ayato-sempai, you're very kind…" Koneko muttered to herself, forgetting that Ayato could have heard it easily.
"Why thank you." Ayato smiled wider as he heard his kouhai had just complimented him.
"!?" Koneko blushes even heavier, and at that moment… she chose to punch him to hide the embarrassment. But the second punch was even harder than the first.
"Hmph."
*Bam!*
"BuHaah!" Issei coughed. "Not… again…"
"…You let your guard down again… sempai." Koneko said it with a neutral expression.
"Yep… I'll keep my… guard up… next time…" Ayato said it while lying on the field.
Koneko turned around, but she smiled.
Third Training Session: Magic Practice with Akeno
"You want me to teach other magic?" Akeno asked with an eyebrow raised and her head tilted slightly.
"That's right Akeno-san." Akeno nodded.
He is currently in the living room with Akeno. Since Akeno is specialised is magic, there isn't much that Ayato could help her. He wanted to ask her the reason for her bring a hybrid… but he chose not to. His gut tells him that something bad will happen if he ask that question. But, he would like to ask for Akeno's help. To teach him other magic.
"Can you teach me other magic? Earth magic to be precise." Ayato asked with a serious face.
"Why would you want me to teach you Earth magic Ayato -kun?" Akeno still confuse and surprise on Issei's request.
"I think it's better if I show you. Please come with me Akeno-san." Ayato grabbed Akeno's hand and brought her out to the forest.
"Ara ara. What are we doing out here Ayato -kun?"
"I just want to show you this."
A faint white aura started to appear on Issei's left hand. He then touch the tree near them. As soon as he came in contact with the tree, a white colour palm-size magic circle appear on that tree.
"Let's take a few steps back Akeno-san."
Both of them stood quite a distance away from that tree. With a snap on his fingers, the magic circle started to glow and…
*Boooooooom~!*
*Cri~~Thumm!*
An explosion occurred which caused the tree to break and fall to the ground.
"Ara ara. That's some powerful magic you got there Ayato-kin" Akeno smiled.
"The strength of the explosion depends on the amount of magic I exerted."
"So why do you need me to teach you Earth magic?" Akeno rises one of her eyebrows.
"Right now, I can only use this explosive magic on the things I've touch. Imagine if I want to set off the explosion magic at a distance place. I need to learn Earth magic so that I can send the rubble, rocks, stones, or even pebbles towards the enemy after they're being armed with explosive magic. It is not easy for them to detect as well. Traps can even be made."
Issei started to tell Akeno his ideas, how it might help them in the Rating Game. Akeno listen quietly.
"Alright Issei-kun, I'll teach you Earth magic." Akeno smiled.
"Really? Alright! Thank you Akeno-san." Ayato thanked her.
"Ufufufu. Here I thought you brought me out here to do naught things with me~" Akeno started to show her S side again, teasing Ayato.
"I-I-I'm not that kind of person! I r-r-respect woman a lot!"Ayato started to blush heavily trying to clear his name.
"Ufufufufu."
Akeno laughed seeing his reaction. She then started to teach Ayato Earth magic.
Fourth Training Session: Training with Rias
"Hey, Ayato! Keep on going!"
"Yoshhh!"
Ayato is currently climbing up a very steep mountain, while having a rock on his back. It's tied to his body with rope. On top of that, Rias is sitting on the rock.
Rias asked Ayato to repeat the procedure where he will climb down the mountain path, and then up the mountain path.
"Buchou, you better sit tight! I'm about to start running!"
"Huh? Kyaaaaaaaa~"
Rias screams as she was unprepared that Issei would run up the mountain. She's slipping off from the rock.
'It's my first time hearing her scream… kinda cute." Ayato blushes for a while and keep on running up the mountain.
"Ayato~! Please slow down a bit~!"
Rias is holding on tight on the rock. Not wanting to let go. Because if she does, she'll fall.
"Next is muscle training. We will go with push ups." Rias is currently pouting. She is angry at Ayato for going up and down to mountain in very high speed.
"Y-Yes..." Ayato thought it was cute as he saw Rias pouting.
"Hooooh!?"
Rias put a rock on Ayato's back without mercy when Ayato started doing push ups.
'Demonic-power truly is useful because you can lift a rock up in the air with ease.' Ayato thought about it.
Then Rias then sits on top of the rock.
"Now then, the 300 reps of push ups. Let's start."
"…I guess you're still mad at me for going too fast when we're at the mountain huh?" Ayato ask his master, not knowing that he just dug his own grave.
"Let's make it to 500 reps of push ups." Rias said it with a smile…
'Yep… she's pissed. Thanks a lot me!' Ayato cursed himself for poking at the dragon(Rias).
"Alright! 500 reps of push ups coming up Buchou!" Ayato declared it loudly, which causes Rias to smile. Seeing his determinations and spirits.
(Evening at the Mansion, in the Dining Room)
"Wow Ayato, these taste great!"
"Ayato-san's cooking is as good always!"
"Ara ara. They certainly are delicious."
" Ayato-kun, I didn't know you're such a great cook!?"
"…Delicious… as always…"
Everyone praises Ayato's cooking. Ayato volunteered to cook for their dinner. Both Akeno and Asia went to help him in the kitchen as well.
"Hahaha. Don't just thank me, both Asia and Akeno-san cooked as well." Ayato tried to share the compliments with Asia and Akeno.
"Ara ara. You don't hace to be so modest Ayato-kun, Both Asia-chan and I only did what you told us to do." Akeno said it with an elegant smile.
"I-I agree with what Akeno-san said. Ayato-san did most of the cooking" Asia added it with a smile.
"Now, Ayato. How was today's training?"
Rias asks Ayato after drinking green tea.
Ayato put his chopsticks down, smiles and give her his honest answer.
"Everyone is doing great! They are far more talented than me. I believe they will do fine, if they keep it up for 10 days!"
Rias smiles and nodded at him.
"Thank you for helping Kiba and Koneko to train Ayato."
Ayato smiled sheepishly and scratch his cheek.
"It's nothing. Buchou and Akeno-san also help me train too. I should be thanking you guys."
Rias nodded, she then made a suggestion…
"Let's take a bath after the meal. It's an outdoor bath- "
'Wait there is an outdoor bath? I didn't know that?' Ayato thought.
" Ayato, if you want to thank both me ad Akeno, why not take a bath with us?"
"!?" Ayato blushes heavily and widened his eyes.
"Wha- "
"Akeno, what do you think?" Rias smies and look at Akeno
"Ara ara. I want to bath with Ayato-kun as well." Akeno licked her finger and show an S smile.
"T-T-Then, I wanna bath with Ayato-san too!" Asia shouted.
"Koneko, do you mind?"
"…No. I do not mind at all…" Koneko had a faint blush.
"!? B-B-B- " Ayato tried to say something… but nothing is coming out of his brain right now…
"You are one lucky guy aren't you, Ayato-kun." Kiba gave Ayato a charming smile. He seems to be enjoying the show.
"Kiba… you're having fun aren't 'cha…" Ayato sweat drops on his head as he look at Kiba.
"Then, let us all enjoy mix bath with Ayato~" Rias said it cheerfully and started to grab onto Issei's left arm.
"Ufufufu. A bath with Ayato-kun~" Akeno grab onto Ayato's right hand.
Both of them started to drag Ayato to the outdoor bath. Asia and Koneko follow after them.
"Kibaaaa~ Do somethingggggg~" Ayato plead.
Kiba just gave Ayato a bitter smile and shrugged his shoulders, telling Ayato that there's nothing he can do.
{Kukukuku. Just shut up and enjoy the bath, partner.} Albion showed a perverted face and said that to his host.
(Timeskip: Day 2 Evening.)
Everyone is doing fine in the morning. Progressions were made. Kiba started to get a hang of the gravity training. Koneko's senses is improving. Ayato can control a medium size rocks and send them towards the place he wanted them to be. Rias is still making him do all those physical training.
Ayato is currently sitting in the living room with everyone else. Apparently, Rias wanted to test Ayato about the knowledge for being a Devil.
" Ayato , do you know who our greatest enemy is?"
"Angels."
"Good. What is the name of the highest ranking Angels? Who is among them?"
"Seraphim. There are only 4 Seraphim is the heaven, Michael, Gabriel, Rapheal and Uriel."
"That is correct. Next. What are the name of the Yondai Maou-sama?"
"Lucifer-sama, Beelzebub-sama, Leviathan-sama and Asmodeus-sama."
"Yes. Did you know that Leviathan-sama is the only female in the Yondai Maou-sama?"
"Huh!? Really!? I didn't know! She must be very strong, for her to be one of the Yondai Maou-sama…"
Issei was shock from Rias's statement. Rias smiled seeing his reaction, and continues.
"Alright, what are the names of the Leader of the Fallen Angels?"
"The main group of the Fallen Angel is called Grigori. The Governor, Azazel. The Vice-Governor, Shemhaza. The rest of the Fallen Angels Leaders are, Asmaros, Sahariel, Penemue my great grandmother, Tamiel and finally, Kokabiel."
Asia then stood forward and cough.
"Cough, Ayato-san, I will explain to you about the basic of the exorcist."
"Hai~ Asia-sensei~"
Ayato teased her happily. He grins even further when he saw Asia blushes.
"There are 2 types of exorcist. The first type are the type where the father will read section of the book and uses his holy water to get rid of the Devil from the person's body. The second type is where they receive divine protection from either God or the Fallen Angels."
Rias then continues what Asia had just said.
"That's right, the second type is more dangerous to us Devils. We have been fighting against them for a very long time behind the scene. They come to destroy us with the power of light received from the Angels, and with their physical bodies that they trained to the uttermost limits. Issei, I believe that you've met one before."
"? I do? When?" Ayato tilted his head.
"The priest that attacked you on the contract site." Rias said it to refresh Ayato's mind.
"Ayato-san was attacked!? Why didn't you tell me Ayato-san!?" Asia panicked when she heard it. She started to have tears on her eyes
"That guy!? I won't count him as an exorcist. Not with that vulgar mouth of his. A-Asia, it was nothing! Really! I'm fine aren't I!" Ayato replied calmly to his master, but he panicked when he replies Asia.
Asia pouted at Ayato but she continues.
"Devils cannot touch holy water or cross. They will be severely damage if they do so."
"That's right." Rias nodded in agreement.
"But I can touch them." Ayatosaid it out loud to everyone as he grinned.
"""""!?""""" Everyone was shock at his statement.
"H-H-How?" Rias manage to stutter out her question.
"Simple. Dragonification."
Ayato raises his left arm and his sleeves started to rip as he turn his arms into a Dragon arm. white scales, black claws. It truly does look like an arm of a Dragon…
"Asia, lend me the bottle of holy water that you're carrying with you."Ayato brought out his left hand, wating for Asia to place the bottle of holy water onto his plam… or a Dragon palm.
"B- " Asia wanted to say something, but Ayato just smiles and nods his head at her. So, she complies, placing the bottle of holy water on his palm.
"Ayato, what are you doing?" Rias asked worriedly. Everyone is worried.
Ayato just keeps quiet and open the cap of the bottle. He then pours the holy water over his Dragonified arm.
"Ayato!" Rias was shock seeing what he did.
"…See? Nothing happens. Though, it's my first time to actually trying the theory." Ayato just spoke calmly.
It's true, the holy water just runs through his Dragonified arm without hurting him. After the holy water on his left Dragonified arm is dried off, he turns them back to his original arm. He just look at the group and smile sheepishly and scratch the back of his head.
"Looks like my theory work- "
*Slap!*
A loud slap was hurt throughout the mansion. Ayato just got his cheek slapped by Rias.
"W-What was that fo- !?" Ayato got mad for having Rias slapping him without any reason. But his anger cool off right away when he saw…
Rias is having tears running down from her eyes. Her body is shaking.
"Baka! What were you thinking!? Doing something so reckless!? Do you know my heart stops when I saw you pour those holy water onto your arm!? How could you do such things without thinking about your own safety first!? Baka! Baka!"
Rias keeps on hitting Ayato's chest. But her hit was weak…
'Why? Why does my chest hurts whenever I see her like this…' Ayato thought as he shows a sad expression.
Ayato wanted to do something at that moment, but he doesn't know what he's supposed to do. He's completely fine, the holy water didn't burn or did anything to him. He's just trying to test his hypothesis, and that's it…
Rias just cry silently while holding his shirt tightly.
The whole group was at a silence for the rest of the night. Feeling a bit awkward
(Timeskip: Day 10 Evening)
The training went better than Ayato thought. Kiba manage to improve his speed and stamina a lot. He even got used to stronger gravity field which was 4x the gravity of Earth's gravity. Koneko's senses has increased greatly as well. Not as good as Ayato, but still good enough. Ayato mastered his Earth magic, but his trying to improve it further. The only problem is that… the tension between Ayato and Rias hasn't decrease slightly ever since the day Ayato poured the holy water onto his arm. Looks like the master is still mad at the servant…
Ayato couldn't sleep. So he went out to get some fresh air and train his Earth magic.
"Suuu~ Hahhh~"
Ayato took in a deep breath and breathe out slowly. He's closing his eyes, trying to concentrate. He shot open his eyes and stomp his foot to the ground. The ground around him cracks and six large boulders are formed around him, floating in the air. They starts to circle around him. He then slowly lift his right hand up, pointed at the sky. The six boulders around him flew up to the sky right away. By bringing them back down again, he brought his hand down as if he's slamming something, with his palm open. The boulders came down from the sky in high speed like meteors striking down. When the boulders are about to hit the ground, Ayato clench his hand, forcing the boulders to stop.
*Woooshhhhhh~* A strong wind was produced, when the boulders were stopped.
"Haaaaa…" Ayato breaths out slowly, placing the boulders down gently.
{Looks like you're getting a hang of it, partner.} Albion suddenly pop out and talks to Ayato.
"Yea, I'm improving. Maybe I can create a meteor in the future."
{Partner… Rias Gremory still won't talk to you?} Albion asked with a concerned voice in it.
"I… I just don't know… What am I supposed to do Nova? I mean, why is Buchou mad at me when I'm just testing my theory?"
{…Partner, she's just worried about you.}
"Why!? I know what I'm doing!" Issei started to get frustrated.
{You were being a reckless fool! Even I understand how Rias Gremory felt when you pour that much holy water onto your arm. Do you even know that you can die if you pour that much amount of holy water if your theory is wrong!? Do you understand what it's like for someone to feel worry for other!?} Albion roared at Ayato, trying to make him realize the mistakes he had made and how he neglected the fact that Rias and everyone are worried about him when tested his theory.
Ayato lay on the ground and closes his eyes and sigh.
"Haihhhh…"
"…Ayato?"
"!?" Ayato's eyes widened when he heard the voice of his master. He quickly sit up and turn to see her walking towards him. Behind Rias, not far away from her is a pavilion. She's wearing a red negligee and a pair of glasses. There is a book in her hand.
'Looks like she's under the pavilion the whole time… I didn't realize that she was there… How long have she been there?' Ayato thought.
"For quite some time. If you wanna fix your mistake, now is your only chance. Now don't screw up! I'm off to bed." Albion gave Ayato an advice and just cut off the link.
"…"
"…"
Rias sat next to Ayato. Both of them are dead quiet. They don't know how to start the conversation. Until Ayato decided to make the move.
"I'm sorry… I'm sorry that I neglected your feelings… I'm sorry that I did something so stupid…" Ayato finally said it. He look at the ground, too afraid to look at his master.
"…" Rias was silence the whole time.
*Hug*
"!?" Ayato is shocked as he felt his head sinking into something soft. It's Rias's b-b-b-breasts!?
"B-B-Buch- !?" Ayato panicked and he wanted to say something until he felt something is dripping onto his face… tears?
"I was worried… very worried when you did it…Why do you have to do something so reckless… Please don't do something like that again… please…"
Ayato showed a sad expression, he closes his eyes.
"…I promise…"
Rias then let go of Issei.
"Is there anything I can do to make it up to you, Buchou?"
"…Call me Rias again, and hug me gently from behind…" Rias said it with a blush.
"T-That again huh… Alright…Rias." Ayato blushes as he call out Rias's name. He then gently embrace Rias from behind.
"I-Is this enough… Rias?" He is nervous for being so close to his master.
"Keep it going~" Rias said it happily. She seems to be in a better mood now.
"…Rias, do you have bad eyesight?" Ayato decided to ask her.
"Oh, this? This is just for looks. Wearing my glasses makes me think more clearly. Heh, this is the proof that I have been in the human's world for so long."
"So what's with the book then?"
"I'm just doing some research about both Phoenix and the Phenex Clan."
"So what did you find? Do they have any weakness?"
"No…... Not much…"
*Sigh*
Rias made a sad sigh. Ayato tightened his embrace slightly to comfort her
"Tell me everything you know, Rias."
"Basically, long time ago the mystical beast, Phoenix, was looked upon by humans as a bird that governs life. It was so looked upon that it left it legend in many countries in the human world where it's told that the tears of the Phoenix can heal any wounds, and the blood that flows within its body can give eternal youth to those that drink it."
"Phenex Clan is just a name for the Phoenix in the Devil side... The reason human called the Devil's Phoenix as Phenex is because they possess the same power as the mystical beast. Immortality."
Ayato continues after Rias stop talking.
"So they are basically invincible. Even if you attack them, their wounds will heal right away. That is one troublesome ability."
"Yea. Their flames won't even leave a bone left. But Riser cannot hurt you, Ayato. Maybe you're the key to our victory."
"Hmmm… Rias, what's the record for Riser's official Rating Game?"
Rias immediately open the book in her hand, looking for that information
"Eight wins and two losses. This is the record that Riser has at the official Rating Game. He fought ten times and won eight matches. He lost two of the match on purpose as kindness to one of the households he is close to. In reality he won all of his matches. He already became a candidate to obtain a title in the official game."
*Whistle!*
"That's a pretty good records he got there." Ayato whistled and praises his enemy.
"Yea. I hate to say it, but I also agrees with you…"
"…You know, there are ways that we can defeat Riser…"
"I'm all ears Rias."
"There are two ways you can defeat him. Firstly, is to beat him down with incredible power and the second one is to keep on taking him down until his mind crushes. The first method requires the strength of a God-class. The second one is to save our strength until Riser gets his mind crushed. Even if his body is immortal where he can resurrect his body many times, his mind isn't immortal. His mind will definitely tire down every time we defeat him. It's our win if we completely crush down the Phoenix's mind. Then he will stop resurrecting and he will fall. Well, the easiest way is to defeat him with a power that is on par with God that crushes him down with one strike which takes down both his body and mind."
When Ayato heard both of Rias's options, he grins.
"So Rias, what we need is a God-class power and to crush his mind right?"
Rias look at Ayato with question mark popping out of her head.
"Yea…?" She has an uneasy feeling that something might go bad.
"Then I will need to ask for your permission." Ayato grins further.
"Permission to go on rampage on tomorrow's Rating Game."
"!?" Rias was shock at Ayato's strange request.
(On The Day of The Rating Game)
(Ayato's Room)
Ayato is currently sitting on the floor in a Burmese position. The room is in a complete silence. White aura can be seen is radiating from Ayato's body. He's not wearing any shirts, wearing only his school pants.
"Hahhh…"
Ayato breathes out slowly, and the red aura started to fade away as well.
"I'm ready."
He showed a serious expression and look at the time.
Right now, it's 10 o'clock at night. The Rating Game will start in two hours, exactly from 12am.
The Occult Research Club members plan to meet up at the clubroom 30 minutes prior to the match, so Ayato can only stay here for about 90 minutes.
Ayato then got up and start wearing wearing uniform. At first, Ayato thought what he should wear for the Rating Game. Rather, should he prepare his battle clothing? When he went to ask Rias's advice, this is what she said.
"If my group has a uniform, then it has to be the uniform of Saikai academy. We are the members of the Occult Research Club after all."
Rias replied to him with a smile.
*Knock Knock*
'Asia? What does she want?' Issei thought to himself.
"Ano…Issei-san, may I come in?"
"Yeah, sure."
"U-Umm, Ayato-san?"
Asia suddenly becomes hesitant.
'What's up with her?' Ayato thought again.
"Can I sit beside you?"
"Y-Yeah. Sure. Go ahead"
Asia approaches me who am sitting on my bed and then she sits beside me. She then hugs onto Ayato's arm tightly.
"A-Asia!? W-What's wrong?"
Issei started panic, but he then stopped when he felt her shaking through his arm.
"…I can't stop shaking when I think that Ayato-san is going to a scary battle. After Issei-san asked me to do "that"…I'm afraid that something might happen to Ayato-san in the future…"
Asia seemed to be a little stress.
"Asia…You don't have to worry. I'll be fine. I'll just get stronger so that I am ready to face the future problem. I should also thank you for doing "that" too."
"…T-Then, can I stay like this until you leave?"
"Sure."
"…Can I stay with you forever Issei-san?"
"Huh? What are you talking about? Of course we will always be together. Always"
Ayato hold on to Asia's hand gently and they stay like that until it is time for Issei to leave the house. After that, Asia's mind is a lot calmer, her stress seems to decrease as well. She is also going to the clubroom to observe the game.
"…It's time Asia."
"Hai, Ayato-san."
They then teleported from Issei's room to the clubroom.
(At Occult Research Club)
The time is 11.40pm at night.
The other club members have gathered in the old school building. Everyone is waiting in their most relaxing positions.
Ayato is leaning against the wall beside the window. He then scan the whole clubroom.
'… So Kiba is equipped with a gauntlet on his hands, and has some armour on his lower leg. It's not much of a defence, but at least it will reduce the damages he will take…'
'Koneko-chan is sitting on the chair and is reading a book. Oh, her hands… She is wearing gloves that allow her fingers to be seen. It's one of those gloves that martial artists wear.'
'Akeno-san and Buchou are drinking green tea elegantly. Just to be expected from their Onee-samas, they sure are calm…'
Asia is sitting on the chair quietly while wait for the time to come.
Apparently, Sona Sitri and her Queen, Shinra Tsubaki come into the clubroom.
Rias stood up from her seat and ask.
"Sona? What are you doing here?"
"I come to observe the Rating Game, Rias." Sona spoke with a smile.
"I see, observing your future competitors huh. That is so like you, Sona." Rias closes her eyes and smile. Returning back to her seat.
Ten minutes prior to the match, the magic-circle glows and Grayfia-san appears from it.
"Is everyone ready? It's ten minutes before the match."
Everyone stands up after Grayfia confirms them. Grayfia then starts to explain about the battle.
"When it becomes the time to start the battle, you will be teleported to the battlefield through this magic-circle. The location of the place is in a different dimension used for battles. You may fight with all your power. It's a disposable space so feel free to fight to your satisfaction."
'I see... A battle purpose field, huh. So Devils can prepare something like that as well… Indeed if we fight somewhere in the humans' world or Devils' world, we can't avoid destruction. So it means that we need a place where we won't harm anything no matter what we do.' Ayato grins as he thought that luck is on his side.
But leaving that aside, there's something that is bothering Ayato. He then decided to ask his master
"Hey, Buchou?"
"Hmm? What is it?"
"Buchou, you also have another Bishop, right? Where is that person?"
"The last time you asked me to pick my piece, I notice that you only have 1 Bishop left. So where is the other Bishop?"
After Ayato asked the question, everyone except him and Asia acts weird. Oopsie… It seems like he had asked something he shouldn't have... It feels like the atmosphere in this room has changed. All of them are keeping their mouth closed.
"Unfortunately, the other Bishop can't participate. Though there will be a time when I will talk about that in the near future."
Rias says that to Ayato without looking at him in the eyes.
"Alright. I understand, Buchou."
'It would seems like there's something complicated about this matter. I probably should stop asking about this topic now.' Ayato thought.
Grayfia then speaks under this weird atmosphere.
"This Rating Game battle will also be viewed by members of both households from a different location through broadcast."
'Huh? So they will be watching us? So they are going to view us like VIP members, huh. They sure must be having fun. Since Buchou's parents are watching this as well, I can only hope that they won't mind if I go on rampaging around...'
"Maou Lucifer-sama will also be viewing this battle. Please do not forget about it."
The moment Grayfia stated that, Ayato's eyes widened.
"W-Wait… Maou!? Maou-sama!? Why someone standing above us would be paying attention to this match!?"
Rias makes a shocked face at the same time.
"Onii-sama is? …I see, so Onii-sama is also going to view this battle."
"H-Hold on a minute! B-Buchou, I thought Riser said that your brother left the house!?" Ayato couldn't keep his cool anymore.
"Ayato-kun. That was only half-true… Buchou's brother is actually one of the Yondai Maou-sama." Kiba answered the question for Rias.
"What!?" Ayato shouted.
"B-But the current Yondai Maou-sama... Their name don't even match Buchou's family name!?" Ayato have tons of questions right now.
Kiba started to explain the whole thing to Ayato.
"In the previous Great War, the Maou-samas was in a critical condition and has passed away a long time ago. But there would be no Devils if there aren't any Maou-samas. That's why… The Devils decided to keep the names of the Maous and let it be inherited to the ones with enormous powers. So the current Four Great Maous are the Ultimate-class Devils that are the successors of the first generation Maous that has inherited their names."
"I see… So that's how it is. Then "Lucifer" and "Beelzebub" isn't a personal name but more like a managerial position." Ayato analyses the information.
"Yes… To tell you the truth, out of the three factions of the God, the Fallen Angels and the Devils, the Devils have the least power. We are actually in a tight spot but we are still safe because the current Maou-samas has a power equal to the previous Maou-samas."
"…So the Devils' society is just somehow managing, huh…" Issei muttered to himself.
"So Buchou's brother was chosen to be a Maou from the Ultimate-class Devils then?"
Kiba nods at Ayato's question.
"Sirzechs Lucifer—who is also known as the "Crimson Satan". He is Buchou's brother and the most powerful Maou-sama."
"Sirzech Lucifer is Buchou's brother!?"Ayato widened his eyes again, and his jaw dropped to the floor.
At that moment, everyone in the room look straight at him.
'He knows Sirzech-sama!? How!?' Grayfia thought.
"A-Ayato, you've met Onii-sama before?" Rias widened her eyes and showed a puzzled expression.
"N-No… I just heard that name before…"Ayato went back to his thoughts.
'Where did I hear that name from? Could it be!? Is it from "him"!?'
'Not a "Gremory" but a "Lucifer" huh. So he isn't referred by his family name any more like Buchou is.' Ayato keeps on processing the information.
"…So that's why Buchou needs to inherit her household. I can understand now." Aya spoke to himself out loud and gave himself a nod.
" I am The one and only Observer of the Fifth Primogenitor" Yukina said it and started to move closer to Ayato.
Ayato back away a bit.
Y-Yukina…w-what are you doing here?"
"I came here to observe your fight. Albion told me that you will go on rampage in this game. I want to see your true strength. You don't often get to see White Dragon Emperor rampaging." Yukina smirked as she told Ayato her reason for being in the clubroom.
"So Albion told you already huh…" Ayato scratch his cheek.
Grayfia then decided to butt in.
"It's about time. Everyone, please head to the magic-circle."
Everyone gather to the magic-circle after Grayfia urges them to.
"Also, once you get transported, you cannot use the magic-circle until the game ends.
'Hmmm… The magic-circle's symbol changes to another one which is not that of the Gremory's and it starts to emit lights. It's also not the symbol of the House of Phoenix. Perhaps it's the one used for the game?'
While Ayato was thinking about it, the light covers them and the teleportation begins.
"Good luck, Ayato-san~!" Asia cheered for Ayato
"Show me a good fight Little Nephew!" Kurono said it with a smile.
Issei looked at them. He grinned and put his thumb up before he got teleported.
(Rating Game Arena)
Ayato opens his eyes. He then look around his current position.
'Huh? I thought we got teleported. So why are we still at the Occult Research Club? No… the air in here is different…'
Ayato looks out the window. The sky is different than before.
'Looks like we're in a different dimension. They've done a pretty good job at replicating the whole arena."
Ayato thought, feeling a bit impressed.
"Hm? Where's Grayfia-san?"Ayato asked as he look around the room.
"Hello everyone. I am Grayfia, a maid from the House of Gremory and today I will be the arbiter of the Rating match between the House of Gremory and the House of Phoenix."
Grayfia's voice was suddenly heard out of nowhere. Grayfia continue to broadcast.
"In the name of my Master, Sirzechs Lucifer, I will be keeping my eye on this match. By using both Rias-sama and Riser-sama's opinion, we created this battlefield which is a replica of the school, Saikai academy, which Rias-sama attends to in the human world."
'Just as I thought. This is a replica.' Ayato further confirms his hypothesis.
"The location where both teams were transported will be their base. Rias-sama's base would be the Occult Research Cub's clubroom located in the old school building. Raiser-sama's base would be the Student Council's room located in the new building. For the Pawns to use Promotion, please head to the enemy's base to do it." Grayfia broadcasted the information.
"Everyone, will you all please put this transceiver in your ears."
Akeno gives everyone an earphone type transceiver.
Rias then says it while putting it in her ears,
"At the battlefield, we will be using this to communicate with each other."
Grayfia gave out her final broadcast, "Now it's the time for the commencement of the battle. Also, this match will continue till dawn in the humans time. So, Game starts now."
*RING RING*
The school bell rings. So this is the ring to signify the start of the match huh.
"Looks like our first Rating Game have begun! I'm all fired up!" Ayato said it out loud with a grin. He's in good mood right now.
Rias says it while sitting on the sofa. She's quite confident.
"First we have to take down Raiser's Pawns. It will be troublesome if they all promote into Queen."
Akeno-san starts to prepare tea.
"Huh? We're gonna do that Buchou? Wouldn't it be more interesting if there are 8 Queen for me to fight? By the way Buchou, why are we still staying in the clubroom?"
Rias was shock at Ayato's request.
"!?...Ayato…You seem pretty confident in this game… Maybe too confident?"
"Ayato, the battle just started. The Rating Game is originally a game that doesn't finish in a short time. There are times when it becomes a blitz, but mostly it's a game that takes very long. Just like the actual chess game."
"The Rating Game has a meaning only if you use the battlefield to the fullest. Usually the base would be a fortress, a castle or even a tower. There are forests and rivers between the two bases and we battle using those areas. This time the school is our stage. Yuuto."
"Yes Buchou."
Kiba spreads a map on the table after Buchou urges him. It is the whole map of their school.
It's divided into grids and there are English alphabets and numbers on it.
'Hmm… It's broken into grid that is similar to a chessboard.' Ayato thought as he took a closer look.
Buchou draws a circle around the old school building and the new school building with a red pen, marking their base and the enemy's base.
"There's a forest near our base. It's safe to assume that this is also our territory. In other words the new school building would be Raiser's territory. It's quite possible that there will be an ambush when you enter their territory. The school field is visible from the new school building. So it's dangerous to pass through here."
"She is right. The school field is visible from the new school building's windows. Once we enter the battlefield, it's impossible to teleport using the magic-circle. So it's impossible to teleport from the old school building to the new school building. So we have to use our feet to move around then. Well, we can use our wings to fly, but we will become a sitting ducks." Ayato enters into his strategist mode.
"Then do we have to go through the sports ground to get to the new school building? Won't Grilled Chicken positions some of his servant at there as well?"
Rias chuckles at Ayato's question and Riser's nickname and she nodded.
"Normally, yes. The enemy will also know that. So he'll have his servant positioned at the sports ground. … He'll have his Knight or Rook positioned at one of the clubrooms located in the sports ground. No, if it's a sports ground, you will need a person with "mobility". So he'll have one Knight and three Pawns, a total of four servants positioned here. Then he'll have control of the whole sports ground."
Then Kiba says his thoughts.
"Buchou, it's about the gym near the old school building. Shouldn't we occupy this location first? If we capture it here then we will have a route to the new school building. The gym is a passage to both of the buildings so we could also restrain the enemy's movements."
Buchou nods at Kiba's opinion.
"Yes, I also have the same opinion. First we will capture the gym. …In terms of location, the opponent may have his Rook positioned there. Since it's inside a building, it would be better to use the Rook with destructive power over Knight with mobility."
'Looks like I finally get to see Buchou's leadership skills. Gotta admit, she's pretty good. But…I can only hope that their plan went smoothly.'
"…Yuuto and Koneko, you two set a trap in the forest. Take another map with you and make sure you mark the places where you set the trap in. I will make a copy afterwards and hand it to everyone."
"Yes."
"…Roger."
Koneko-chan and Kiba leaves the room straight away and takes a map and a weird looking tool box with them.
"Everyone else will be on standby until they finish setting up the trap. Oh, Akeno."
"Yes."
"After Yuuto and Koneko returns, can you cast illusions and mists around the forest and the sky? Obviously a trap that only reacts to Riser's group. That's how the start of the match will be like, though it seems like this battle will become intense midway through it. So I'll leave the issue regarding the mists and the illusions to you, Akeno."
"I understand, Buchou."
Akeno-san confirms. The strategy has already begun.
Issei then decided to ask his master.
"Buchou? Can I make a say something?"
"Sure Issei, go ahead."
"I did some research about the Phenex Clan and Rating Game, it turns outs that there is something called Phoenix Tears which is a liquid that can heal injures instantly. You are allow to use it up to 2 times in a game. Since Grilled Chicken is a Phenex, I suspect that he might use Phoenix Tears in this game."
Rias shows a disappointed expression right away and bite her thumb.
"I really forgot about that… Tch. To think that I have prepared well for this Game…I failed to realize the one of the most important thing…"
"Buchou, if it were you. Who would you give your Phoenix Tears to?" Ayato asked.
"If it was me… I would give one to my Queen and I'll keep one for myself… But Riser is a Phenex, he won't need the Phoenix Tears… I believe that he would give one to his Queen… I can't think of the second person holding the second Phoenix Tears…"
Ayato nodded.
"Neither can me. We will also have another problem. That day, when he demonstrated his peerage, one of his Bishop… I guess is his little sister."
"!? How did you know!? You're talking about Ravel right!?" Rias was shock at Ayato's statement.
"Their smell is almost identical. Besides, I can tell someone whether or not someone is related to each other. Why would he put her into his peerage?"
"I have no idea what that man is thinking…I don't even want to know what he's thinking." Rias said it with a disgusted tone.
"What are you planning to do when you're about to face Grilled Chicken's Queen?"
"I was planning to ask Akeno taking care of the Queen…but now that we know she might have the Phoenix Tears…" Rias doesn't know how to continue her words.
Akeno is just sitting beside Rias quietly, she also doesn't know what she should do to counter Phoenix Tears…
"No, it's confirmed that Grilled Chicken's Queen will carry the Phoenix Tears. She is his Ace."
Ayato said it seriously. He put his right hand into his pocket, trying to dig out something.
"Here. One for each and one of you. I will give this to Kiba and Koneko when they got back."
Ayato handed both Rias and Akeno a rectangular piece of paper. The paper is red in colour and has some sort of words scribbled on it.
"Ayato…this is?" Rias look at the paper curiously.
"It's a talisman. For a quick summon." Ayato smiled.
"What does it summon Ayato-kun?" It's Akeno's turn to ask.
"Me." Ayato smiles further.
""!?"" Both Onee-samas widened their eyes.
"Whenever you need me, just say my name on that talisman, and I'll appear in front of you and protect you. That is one of my way to counter the Phoenix Tears." Ayato said it light-heartedly.
He then said it proudly while grinning and pointed himself with his thumb.
"In the name of the White Dragon Emperor. I, Hiryu Ayato as th e servant of Rias Gremory. Promise you all that as long as I'm alive, I will not let anyone who holds dear to me get hurt!"
At that moment, after Ayato announced his promise, he got tackled by Rias nd Akeno to the ground.
"Guhah!?" Ayato landed on the floor with his head to the ground first.
"Thank you Ayato. Thank you so much." Rias thanked him with an emotional tone.
"Ara ara. Ayato-kun is so manly. My body feels so hot right now." Akeno smiled happily.
"Buchou…Akeno-san…please…we're being watch…" Ayato could hardly breathe as he was hugged tightly by his Onee-samas.
They quickly got up and return to their seats. Rias then waves her hand towards Issei.
"? What is it?" Ayato walk towards his master.
"Sit here."
Ayato just sit next to Rias, doing what he was told to do. She then points at her lap.
"Lay down here."
"H-Huh!? W-Why!?" Ayato started to blush. He's stuttering.
"Please." Rias plead.
"Gulp…" Ayato swallowed his saliva.
He then started to put his head on his master's lap slowly while gulping down my saliva again.
*Touch.*
'Success~!' Ayato inwardly cheered.
You can't blame him…it's his first lap pillow with his master. He never thought about it when Yukina let him rested his head on her laps. But he just blush when he was asked to lay his head onto his master's lap.
'I-I-I can feel a really soft sensation on my cheek. It's so soft! My head is about to explode because I'm having lots of physical contacts with Buchou... I need to keep it together! We're in the Rating Game!'
Ayato keeps on trying to calm his nerves. Rias then puts her hand on his forehead.
"!?" Ayato widened his eyes when he felt a sudden surge of power running through him.
"B-Buchou?"
Rias just look at him and said.
"I just unlock a seal in your body. It would allow you to use Promotion from now on."
"Oh~ No wonder… I can never get to try my promotion. You seal it away huh. Why?"
Rias showed a sad face.
"I'm very sorry Ayato. When you first joined in, I feared your power…That is why I seal away your access to the Promotion…But the truth is that…I'm not afraid anymore."
Rias gave Ayato a warm smile at the final part.
Ayato smiled back and nodded his head.
"I understand, Buchou."
(Outside the Gym)
"4 Devils in the gym. It's just as Buchou predicted. 1 Rook, 3 Pawns." Ayato said it to himself as he is walking towards the gym.
"All right!"Ayato used his left fist to hit his right palm. "Let's do this!"
He requested Rias to allow him to go solo at the gym. He suggested that Koneko is much safer if she went with Kiba. Rias hesitated for a while, but she trusted his judgement.
*Bam!*
Ayato kicked open the front door and shouted.
"Anyone home!?"
He kicked the door so hard that it made the Devils who were caught off guard jump in surprise. They turned to see what it is until something hit them. Literally, the door hit them.
"Kyaaa!"
The Devils screamed and complains.
"Who did that!?"
"It hurts!"
All 4 Devils look towards Ayato, sending him death glares
"Oops, my bad. I kicked the door to hard…Sorry 'bout that." Ayato smiles sheepishly and scratch the back of his head.
'Hmm…3 Pawn and 1 Rook. Oh well~'
"You girls better give me some challenges!" Ayato said it out loud and get into his battle stance…by putting both his hands in his pocket?
"Why you cocky little Pawn!" The china dress woman yelled at Ayato makes a kung fu stance and charge towards him.
"Hahhh!" A small girl with her stick rushes toward Ayato.
Lastly, another two girl are twins. They brought out their chainsaws.
*Drill~ DRILLLLLLL~~~*
"Let's disassemble him~!"
"Split, split, split, split!"
Ayato sweat dropped on his head as he look at those twins.
"I hope their alright…"
"Hey! Where do you think you're looking!?" The Rook brought out her fist to hit Issei. Her hand seems to be coated with fire.
*Bzzt* *Sparkle* *Bzzt*
Sparks of electricity started to appear around Issei.
"Heh. Naïve."
The moment Ayato smirked, the lightning shoot out towards the china dress girl.
"Kyaaaaaaaah!" She screamed.
*THUD!*
The impact from the lightning send her towards the wall of the gym. There's even crack left on the wall. The china girl fall onto the floor, not moving at all. Smokes were coming out from her body.
"Xuelan!" The 3 Pawns shouted.
"Don't bother trying. She won't move for the rest of the Game." A voice is heard out of blue. The voice had so much power that it causes the servants of Riser Phenex to freeze at that moment.
The servants of Riser Phenex turn around slowly, they're starting to sweat, shaking in fear. Their eyes widended when they saw the Pawn of Rias Gremory's appearance has changed. His eyes are in White blue colour. His canine got a bit longer and sharper. The grin he's making, it's giving them chills down to their spine…
"Wha- " One of the twins wanted to say something, but she stop when Issei disappear in front of her eyes.
"W-Where did he go!?" The girl with the stick started to panic and look around the gym.
Her visions were blocked as fire started to form underneath her. The fire started to grow even stronger, forming a circle, trapping the 3 Pawns inside the circle. The Pawn with the stick extended her stick to the fire, only to find her stick melt away.
"M-My staff!?"
"We can just escape this by flying upwards!"
The 3 Devils spread out their wings wanting to fly away from this fire prison. But they fail to realize that 3 tendrils made of fire came out from the prison and smack them back to the ground.
"Heh. You think I didn't thought of that. These flames that I created, they will do exactly what I say. I don't even have to say it out loud, I can just control them with both my mind and my will. Then, see ya~" Ayato exited the gym, waving at them without even looking at them.
"W-Wait! You're leaving!? This location is supposed to be the most crucial place." The girl with the stick shouted.
But Ayato is no longer there.
Ayato touch his transceiver and spoke.
"Akeno-san, please do it."
He then heard Akeno's reply.
"Ufufu. Hai Ayato-kun."
Apparently, Akeno is floating above the gym with her bat wings spread. She lift her right hand up. Electricity started to sparkle on her hand.
"Take."
Akeno said one word bef-
*Flash!*
*DOOOOOO~*
Before a huge lightning falls down onto the gym within a second.
Grayfia who is the arbiter then made the announcement.
"Riser Phenex-sama's 3 Pawn and 1 Rook retires."
"Nice one Akeno-san!"
Ayato smiles at her, giving her a thumb up. Akeno was about to reply him, but…
*BANG!*
A sudden huge explosive sound is made nearby.
"Ayato-kun!"
Akeno panicked rushing down from the sky. But she stopped when a figure appear from the shadow.
"Take."
"Fufufu. When you hunt a prey, the best time to take them down is when the prey accomplished something because that's the time when the prey is the most vulnerable. It's enough for us to sacrifice many of our pieces in order to take down one of you. Your group has a small number of members to begin with. That alone will be enough to give a huge damage to your group, right? Even if you defeat us, you cannot defeat Raiser-sama. It's useless to resist."
"You!" Akeno started to shiver in anger.
*KABOOOOOM!*
Another explosion happened. This time, the one being targeted is Riser's Queen.
"!?" Akeno's eyes widened, shocked at what's happening.
"K-Kuh…" Riser's Queen is in pain. She started to descend down from the smoke. There are smokes arising from her. She's bleeding.
"I could say the same thing to you. But I'll add in additional information for you. Don't let your guard down until you have confirm that your opponent is down for good." Another voice came out of blue.
"!?" Both Akeno and Riser's Queen look as there is a silhouette of a man inside the smoke where Riser's Queen previously used her bomb magic.
"Ayato-kun!" Akeno shouted in relief as she knows who that person is.
"H-How!?" Riser's Queen is shock as she saw the Pawn that was supposed to retire is standing in front of her unharmed.
Ayato walk out from the small crater and dusted himself. He grinned, showing her his canine. Akeno then landed beside him, with her wings still spread open.
"You really think I wouldn't be able to sense you? Man, you guys really underestimated me way too much. Your bomb magic may have work on others, but not on me. I can tell you that for sure. You're bleeding a lot, better use that Phoenix Tears of yours if you don't want to retire."
"D-Damn you little brat…" Riser's Queen is shivering in both anger and pain. She then took out a small piece of bottle from her cleavage and crush it. The wounds that was caused from the explosion was healed instantly.
"Ayato, when we are done with the Rating Game, you and I are gonna sit down and have a chat for doing something so reckless again."
Rias's voice was spoken through the transceiver.
"B-Buchou!? B-B- *sigh* Okay…" Ayato gave up right away.
"Ara ara. I want to see Buchou punish Ayato-kun." Akeno blushes as she gave Issei a smile.
"…"Ayato only stood there quietly and blushes a bit.
"Don't you dare ignore me!" Riser's Queen shouted at them in anger.
Ayato look at Akeno.
"Akeno-san, you think you can handle her?"
Akeno steps forward with a smile.
"Ara ara. I will be your opponent. Raiser Phoenix-sama's Queen, Yubelluna-san. Or should I call you the "Bomb Queen"?"
"Pfft! Hahahahahaha! Bomb Queen! Hahahahaha!"
Ayato started to laugh as he heard that nickname.
"Oh, oh. I know! Grilled Chicken's Bomb Queen! Hahahahahaha!"
Ayato laughed so hard that he started to have tears in his eyes. Even Akeno has hard time to control her laughter. She's covering her mouth, trying to supress is.
Riser's Queen, Yubelluna shakes and blushes heavily as she was embarrassed by the Pawn.
Grayfia then made another announcement.
"Riser Phenex-sama's 3 Pawn retires."
"Hehehe…Looks like Kiba and Koneko's trap worked…heh." Ayato barely manage to said it as he's still laughing at the nicknames.
Akeno then urges Ayato, after she finally able to stop laughing,
"Ayato-kun, meet up with Yuuto-kun. I will take care of here."
**Ayato-sempai.**
"Oh, Koneko-chan is calling me now. See ya Akeno-san! All the Best! Remember! Call me when you need any help! Not that I have doubt in you!"
Ayato smile and put his thumb up as he is being summoned by Koneko.
Yubelluna then look at Akeno with her vein popped out of her head.
"You know…I don't like that name because of its bad taste, Priestess of Thunder. Though I was hoping I can fight you."
"Ara ara. I was hoping that I can fight you as well. Shall we begin?" A golden aura covers Akeno-san's body.
The Battle between Two Queens Begin!
(Somewhere around the Sport Court)
Currently, Kiba and Koneko are hiding behind the storage room which is the blind spot from the court.
"Ayato-sempai." Koneko whispered quietly to the talisman.
"Yes? Koneko-chan?"
"!?" Both Kiba and Koneko widened their eyes at the sudden voice.
Kiba's reflex causes him to draw out his sword and did a horizontal strike towards whoever it was.
*Tak!*
"!?"
Kiba widened his eyes as he saw his sword was stop by his comrade, Ayato. Ayato stopped Kiba's sword by only holding firmly the edge of the sword, using only his index finger and his thumb.
"Ayato-kmhm!"
"Shhh!"
Ayatocovered Kiba's mouth with is free hand, and he look down to see Koneko.
"What's the situation here koneko-chan?" Ayato asks quietly as he let go of his hands from Kiba's mouth and sword.
"I sensed a lot of enemies ahead…" Koneko replied.
Ayato then noticed something…
"Kiba, your hand…they're shaking."
Ayato stated with a bit of concerned tone in it.
"!?...so you noticed it huh, Ayato-kun… it's my first time participating in the Rating Game… This is a serious battle between Devils. Even if this match is a special case, it doesn't change the fact that it's a serious fight… We can't show them even a slight opening in our guard…Ayato-kun, aren't you feeling nervous at all?"
Both Kiba and Koneko look at Ayato, waiting for his answer.
"…To be honest, no. I don't feel a slight nervous. In fact, I feel excited. I'm actually trembling with excitement…"
Ayato look at his hands with a sad smile, their actually shaking.
"I've been fighting in Blazer Tournaments and to gow stronger ever since I was young…Fighting actually became a part of my living…"
"…" Both Kiba and Koneko looked at each other not knowing what to say. They know nothing about Ayato's past.
Ayatoshake his head and brought out his fist, bringing them towards Kiba slowly. He then grins, offering Kiba a fist bump.
"Let's win this Game pal. I'll be standing next to you guys, supporting you all."
"Yes. Thank you Ayato-kun."
Kiba bump his fist with Ayato.
"You too Koneko-chan. I'm sure that we'll get through this in one piece."
Koneko stare at Ayato for a while with a neutral expression. She then nodded at him and complied.
Then, they heard a loud voice of a brave woman.
"I'm the Knight of Riser Phoenix-sama, Carlamaine! I've become bored of trying to sniff through each other's strategy! Rias Gremory's Knight! I challenge you to a duel!"
At the baseball court. There is a woman cladded in armour who is standing at the centre of it daringly.
"Looks like that's my cue." Kiba smiled and decided to walk out and reveal himself.
"W-Wait Kiba. What are you doing!?" Ayato grabbed Kiba's shoulder and whispered loudly.
"Since she introduced herself, I cannot hide myself both as a Knight and as a swordman."
After he finish answering Issei, Kiba walked out of the storage room.
*Slap*
Ayato face palmed himself.
"That is stupid…Just like that he could have walked into a trap."
"…Idiot Kiba-sempai…" Koneko added two cents.
"Koneko-chan, let's just follow Kiba. At least we can back him up if it's actually a trap."
Koneko nodded at Issei's suggestion and both of them revealed themselves by walking to the baseball court.
"I'm the Knight of Rias Gremory, Kiba Yuuto." Kiba introduced himself with a smile.
"I'm the Pawn, Hiryu Ayato." Ayato said it nonchalantly.
"…Toujou Koneko, Rook…" Koneko introduced herself with a neutral expression.
Riser's Knight, Carlamaine. The female knight then makes a happy face.
"I'm happy that there are warriors like you three in Rias Gremory's group. Coming out here directly from the front. That's something people with normal sanity won't do."
So we don't have normal sanity, huh.
"But I love idiots like you three. Now then, let's begin."
Carlamaine draws her sword out from the sheath. Kiba also gets ready to draw his sword out.
"The match between Knights. I have been waiting for this. Personally I would like to fight in an intense sword fight."
Kiba made a really lively smile.
"Well said! Rias Gremory's Knight!"
Carlamaine starts to slash as if she is dancing.
*Gin!*
*Khing!*
The swords hit each other making sparks. They started their battle. Exchanges of swords that cannot be follow with normal and untrained eyes. They both keep on appearing and disappearing due to their high speed. But Ayato can see all their movements clearly.
'In terms of speed, Kiba has the upper hand. Looks like the training in gravity field finally pays off.' Ayato thought as he look at the two Knights clashing with one another.
"You seem bored."
"!?"
Koneko widened her eyes and turned around immediately.
Ayato just yawned as he turns around slowly.
When they look at the direction where the voice came from, there is a woman wearing a mask that just covers half of her face.
'A Rook huh…' Ayato just place both his hand behind the back of his head.
Then another person came while complaining.
"Geez, this only seems like a mud fight since both of them only thinks about swords, swords and swords. Carlamaine was making a bitter face when the Pawns were being sacrificed, so does she hate the battle strategy planned by her Master who happens to be her King? Furthermore, when I thought I found a cute boy, he also happens to be a sword freak so I can't stand this."
There is also a beautiful girl who is wearing a dress like the ones worn by western princesses. She has a drill shaped hairstyle on both sides. She seems like a real princess.
'If I remember correctly, Buchou said that her name is Ravel right?' Ayato thought.
Ravel then looks at Ayato with weird eyes.
"Hmm. So this boy is the Pawn that Rias Gremory adores? Does that person have bad taste in looking at gentleman?"
She then starts to say rude things. She has a bad tongue even though she has a cute face!
*Twitch, twitch.*
Ayato's eyebrow started to twitch as he heard what Ravel said. He then said,
"I don't want to be told by a little sister who has become a servant for her brother."
Ravel started to blush heavily and shouted at Issei.
"H-How dare you talk to me like that! I'm still a member of the Phenex Clan! You Low-class Devil!"
"Haih… Like brother like sister." Ayato shrugged.
"Why are you even in his peerage anyway?" Ayato asked.
The woman with the mask decided to answer Ayato.
"According to Raiser-sama, "Having your sister in your harem has a significant meaning. You know the significant view of having your close relatives? You know how there are people who look up to and also get jealous about it? Well, I'm not into little sisters, so I have her in my group as fashion."
"…" Both Ayato and Koneko were dead silence after hearing such ridiculous reason.
"Another idiot…"Ayato said it while pinching gently his glabella as he closes his eyes and frown.
"…Idiot…" Even Koneko agrees.
*Prang!*
Ayato heard the sound of a sword breaking apart. He turned his head to look at Kiba. He widened his eyes when he saw Kiba's sword is dispersing.
"Crap…Kiba!" Ayato shouted in concern of Kiba's situation
"Unfortunately, your Sacred Gear won't work on me." Calarmaine said it with a confident smile.
Carlamaine's sword is then covered in flames.
But Kiba doesn't seem bothered by it, and instead makes a smirk.
"Then I will also tell you this. Unfortunately, this isn't everything of my Sacred Gear."
"What? Nonsense. Knight of Gremory, it's unsightly for a swordsman to…"
"Freeze."
After Kiba says that with a small voice, there is something gathering in the blade-less sword.
Ayato's eyes widen as he felt the sir sround himchanged…
'Huh!? It feels like it has gotten colder…Chills starts to gather around here...' Issei brought his focus back to Kiba.
Kiba's sword starts to freeze. The ice starts to pile up and it takes the shape of a sword.
*Creak, creak...Break!*
At the same time with the sound of ice breaking, Kiba's sword forms into a blade of ice.
"In front of this sword, "Flame Delete", all types of fire will disappear."
'H-He created an Ice sword!?' Ayato's eyes widened further.
Everyone except Kiba and Koneko has a shocked expression.
"A-Absurd! Are you telling me that you have two Sacred Gears!?"
Carlamaine swings her flame sword to the side! She has an impatient look. She then decided to clash her flame sword with Kiba's ice blade.
*Creak, creak, creak*
The instant Carlamaine's sword touches Kiba's sword, the flame sword starts to freeze and turn into a solid.
*Pranggg!*
It makes a sound and breaks. Then it disappears.
But she doesn't stop attacking. As soon as she throws away her sword, she takes a short sword from her hip. She then put her sword up and shouts.
"We are the members of the all mighty House of Phoenix that rule over fire and wind! Taste it! The whirlwind of fire!"
*Whooshhhh~*
There is a wind of fire around the baseball court with Carlamaine and Kiba in the middle of it.
"That Carlamaine. Has she forgotten that her allies are here as well!?"
The Rook comments, while using her arm to guard her face.
Kiba's ice sword starts to melt after receiving the wind of fire. Even so, Kiba still doesn't seem to be bothered.
"I see, you are trying to burn us with the whirlwind of fire… But."
Kiba put his blade-less sword in front of him. He then says it with a strong voice.
"Stop."
*Fuooooooo~*
The wind is getting sucked into Kiba's sword while making a large noise. The wind stops within few seconds, and the baseball ground becomes silent.
"Replenish Calm"
Kiba then put up a smile and said.
"It's been a while since I last showed more than two demonic swords for one battle."
'He can even make that kind of sword as well!?' Ayato look at Kiba with curiosity on his face.
"…Multiple Sacred Gears. Are you a Sacred Gear possessor who takes the weapons of other Sacred Gear users and makes it their own?"
Kiba shakes his head at Carlamaine's question.
"I don't have multiple Sacred Gears. I also don't take the Sacred Gears of others and make them my own. I created it."
"Created…it?" Ayato muttered to himself.
"Yes. "Sword Birth". I can make any type of demonic swords. That is the name of my Sacred Gear and its true ability."
Multiple swords appear from the ground when he put his hand downwards. There are swords with different shapes. Even the blades are different From Kiba's words, all of them have to be demonic swords.
"Amazing…" Ayato said it out loud with amazement hanging on his face.
Carlamaine says it while holding the short sword with the other hand.
"But a demonic sword wielder…what fortune. I may have a destiny of meeting swordsmen who wield special swords."
Kiba seems quite interested after hearing that.
"Hmm, so there is someone besides me who uses demonic swords?"
"No, it wasn't a demonic sword. It was a Holy Sword."
"!?"
Everyone here realises how Kiba's expression changes after hearing that.
Instantly there is a load of killing intent coming out from Kiba.
"Khh! What's with him…The moment that Knight mentioned Holy Sword…" Ayato is shock as he felt the killing intent coming from Kiba.
Kiba asks with a low voice while having cold eyes.
"Tell me about that holy sword wielder."
'Holy sword…What does that have to do with you, Kiba?' Ayato thought
"Hmm, seems like that swordsman has some connection to you. But since we are swordsmen, talking would be rude. I will answer you with my sword!" Calarmaine shouted.
"…Is that right. …If your mouth can move, then it won't be a problem even if you turn into a state where you are on the verge of death."
There is killing intent between the two. The killing intents are so strong that it is making some of the girls shake as well.
Kiba! What happened to you!? Your usual refreshing smile is gone!?
Someone approaches to them while Issei worries at Kiba's sudden change.
"So it's here."
"Ah, Isabella-neesan!"
"Are you alright!? We felt a killing intent when we arrived here."
Lots of Riser's servant girls starts to gather.
'I remember their faces. There are 2 Pawns, 1 Bishop, and 1 Knight here…I guess her name is Siris right? It's the gathering of the remaining servants.' Ayato analyses his situation.
A sudden announcement was made by Grayfia.
"Riser Phenex-sama's Queen retires."
"Huh!? Yubelluna-san lost!?
"That's impossible!?"
Riser's servants started to panic. Ravel looked at the direction of the new school building and she smiled.
"Hey, the Pawn-kun over there."
Ravel calls Ayato
"What is it?" Ayato half-closed his eyes. Looking her without any interest.
"Can you tell me what that was? See, over there."
The girl points very high at the sky. When I look in that direction, there is a shadow with fire wings and a shadow with black wings above the rooftop of the new school building.
Ayato widened his eyes as he realizes who it was. It's Rias!
Rias's voice comes out from the transceiver.
"Ayato! Right now I'm on the school rooftop. Riser has challenged challenged me to a duel and I accepted it. Thanks to that I was able to get into the school building without any problem…"
"Buchou! What are you thinking!? Why are you at the school building right now!? It's still too early to go there! You can't beat him alone! Didn't you promise me that you'll let me go with you!? Buchou! Do you hear what I said!?"
"I'm sorry, Ayato…but this is my fight now...Thank you…"
*Cut Off*
"Buchou! Buchou! RIAS!"
Issei shouted at the transceiver, but no one is replying him. Rages started to build inside him.
"The "Crimson-hair Ruin-princess", "Priestess of Lightning", and "Sword Birth". Just hearing the names gives me chills. And you, an Unknown. I have to admit, you are strong. To be able to stop Siris's sword like that. But your opponent is the "Immortal Bird". No matter what kind of power you have, it means nothing against the Immortal Bird."
"Hohohoho. Are you going to beat him until he loses the will to fight? Or are you going to defeat him with a strike that rivals God? How are you gonna win this match? That's a laugh. Your master is just gonna lose to my Onee-sama. She should have just surrender. Hahahahaha."
Ravel continues to laugh, and that just made Ayato's wrath increase even further.
"Shut up…"
"!?" Everyone even Kiba and Calarmaine were shock at a low, yet cold voice.
That voice is even lower and colder than Kiba's. Kiba's killing intent dispersed right away as he felt someone is more powerful than him…more powerful than anyone of them at the baseball court.
Koneko who was next to Ayato jump away from him right away as she felt so much power coming out of Ayato.
"Kiba…Koneko…If you wanna live… get away from me right now…" Ayato said it with his low voice.
"Aya- " Kiba took a step forward only.
"GET AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!"
Ayato yelled out so loud that it causes everyone at the baseball court to cover their ears.
A lot of white aura is flowing out from Ayato's body. The ground is trembling and starting to crack.
Kiba and Koneko quickly took off.
"Nova, we're doing it. No more holding back…"
"FULL-SYNCHRO!" [FULL-SYNCHRO!]
Both Ayato and Albion roared out loudly.
*DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON~!*
A huge explosion occurs after Issei and Nova shouted. As the smokes are getting clearer. Everyone widened their eyes as they saw the new Ayato standing in front of them
Ayato's appearance changed. This time, his hair lifts up slightly, turned from brown to red in colour. His irises changed from cold blue to Dark Red and his pupils became sharper, like the eyes of a dragon. A White scale-like design appear on his face and body. His body is emitting an insane amount of aura which completely surpasses the Ultimate-class Devils.
Ayato stands at there quietly and he look at Ravel. She flinched slightly as his eyes met hers. She unconsciously back away from Ayato while shivering.
"You want a God like power, I'll give you one."
Ayato brought out his hand with his palm facing downwards. Immediately a large white colour magic circle appear beneath them. The magic circle is so large that it exceed the size of the baseball court.
"Destruction of Terra"
The moment Ayato said that word. The magic circle starts to glow brighter.
"Wh- " Before the servant can even say a word.
"KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM~!"
The baseball court is engulfed with a massive explosion. No screams were heard. The explosion is so big and strong that it even reaches the sky.
After that explosion, the only thing you can hear is the announcement from the arbiter, Grayfia.
"Riser Phenex-sama's 2 Pawns, 2 Bishop, and 2 Knight retires."
Even in the announcent, you can hear that Grayfia's voice carry both shock and a sight fear.
(Far Away from the Explosion)
"Ayato-kun…" Akeno is looking at the massive crater made by their fellow comrade.
"…" Kiba remained quiet. He is still shaking from the fact that Issei just destroy the whole baseball court without breaking a sweat.
"…Ayato-sempai…" Koneko looked a bit sad.
(Somewhere at the Realm of Heaven)
"Hey, hey. Amaterasu, did you feel that!?" A young man with long black hair asked the Shinto Goddess. He is currently wearing a white robe with red accents, with a matching white pants. His robe is left opened, showing his muscular figures.
"Yes I have, brother." A soft and gentle voice coming from a young woman with buxom figure and has identical hair as the young man. She wears traditional attire of a miko. She has a golden tiara on her head.
"Hahahaha! Looks like our student has finally show himself after all these years!" the young man cheered happily.
"Indeed he has. My brother, Susanoo." Amaterasu gave her brother a warm smile.
(Another part of Realm of Heaven)
An old man with muscular figure stood up from his seat as he felt the power he longed missed. He wears a toga. He has a long white beard that reaches his neck.
"Hohohoho! Looks like the kid is back! After all these years of hiding! Hohoho!"
(In the Realm of Dead)
A figure of body consist of only bones widened his eyes… if he had one. He gave out a creepy aura and scowls. The Grim Reapers around him backed away slightly.
"Damn that brat is still alive…Heh…Looks like he just keeps on getting stronger and stronger."
He place his bony fingers on his bony chin and gave out a creepy smile at the end.
(In Another Part of the Underworld)
Two man were shocked at the power they're sensing.
One is a tall man appearing in his twenties with an average build, black hair, golden bangs and black goatee. He has purple eyes.
The other guy is a handsome young man with dark silver hair and light blue eyes.
"Azazel! Do you sense that!?" The handsome young man asked in a shocking tone.
"Yea, yea. Of course I do Vali." The tall man, Azazel answered in a laidback method.
"Ddraig, do you think it's him?" The handsome young man, Vali ask without looking at anyone.
{I am sure it is him Vali. My eternal rival has finally reveal himself.} Another voice which is almost identical to Albion's spoken out.
"I can't wait to fight him…my eternal rival." Vali showed battle-maniac smile.
{You better prepare yourself Vali. I sense that this host is very special than the previous past hosts.} Ddraig, The Welsh Dragon spoke.
(Back at the Top of New School Building)
Just before Issei's transformation, Rias and Riser are engaging battle with one another.
"Pant, pant, pant…" Rias is panting hard. Trying to catch her breathe.
"Heh. Rias, is that the best you got? You really disappointed me. Just resign already."
Riser's body is flickering with Phoenix fire. He's recovering quickly from the wounds that Rias has inflicted on him.
"I am a Phoenix, Rias. Your servant may have defeated Yubelluna, but there is no way a person like you can hope to defeat me. Not with that level of Power of Destruction. "
Riser gave out a confident and arrogant smile. He then sighed.
"And here I thought that I'm supposed to marry you. Haihhh…So weak."
Rias snaps as she heard that.
"Why y- "
"GET AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!"
"Kuhh!?"
Both Rias and Riser covers their ear as they heard a loud yell.
Riser look at the source of that yell. He saw that it was from Rias's Pawn.
"Oi Rias! What's wrong with your Pawn!?"
"FULL-SYNCHRO!" [FULL-SYNCHRO!]
Both Ayato and Albion roared out loudly.
*DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON~!*
"Kyaaaa!"
Rias is blown to the sky from the force of the explosion
"Tch! What is this!?"
Riser is trying to fight the force while giving his best shot to keep his balance.
As the smokes are getting clearer. Both Rias and Riser widened their eyes as they saw the new Issei standing in front of them
Ayato appearance changed. This time, his hair lifts up slightly, turned from brown to red in colour. His irises changed from Cold Blue to dARK Red and his pupils became sharper, like the eyes of a dragon. A White scale-like design appear on his face and body. His body is emitting an insane amount of aura which completely surpasses the Ultimate-class Devils.
Ayato stands at there quietly and he look at Ravel. Riser saw his little sister unconsciously back away from the Pawn while shivering.
Ayato brought out his right hand with his palm facing downwards. Immediately a large red colour magic circle appear beneath them. The magic circle is so large that it exceed the size of the baseball court.
Suddenly, the magic circle starts to glow brighter.
"W
"KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM~!"
The baseball court is engulfed with a massive explosion. No screams were heard. The explosion is so big and strong that it even reaches the sky.
After that explosion, the only thing both Rias and Riser can hear is the announcement from the arbiter, Grayfia.
"Riser Phenex-sama's 2 Pawns, 2 Bishop, and 2 Knight retires."
Riser's eyes widened as he heard the announcement. He started to panic and loses his cool.
"That's Impossible! My whole peerage has been wiped out!?"
Rias look at the crater made by Ayato and shakes.
"T-That kind power is almost at the level of Ultimate-class Devils…No! Maybe even exceed the Ultimate-class Devils! I-It might even rivals the Legendary Super Devil!"
"What!? That's Impossible! Someone like him!? A Low-class Devil!? Possessing powers that even surpass Ultimate-class Devil and rivals the Legendary Super Devil!? Don't be a fool Rias!"
Riser's arrogance, fear and anger is blinding from accepting the truth.
"I'll just have to finish him by myself!"
Riser flared out his flames even more and fly towards Issei in high speed.
"Buchou! Are you all right!?"
Rias look at her back to see Akeno, Kiba and Koneko is flying towards her.
"I'm fine…More importantly, what happened to Ayato!?"
Koneko look at Rias for a while and decided to answer. She knows the truth as she was standing next to Issei before this catastrophe happens.
"Ayato-sempai…worries about you, Buchou…"
"!?" Rias widened her eyes
"What do you mean Koneko!?"
"…Buchou cut him off…Grilled Chicken's sister insulted Buchou…"
Koneko said it while looking down. She seems sad.
"I-I…"
Rias tried to say something. However, nothing is coming out. She look towards Ayato's location sadly…
"Looks like…he is serious when he said he'll shoulder my burden…"
(At the Destroyed Baseball Court)
Ayato is standing in the crater, not moving, not saying anything. He's closing his eyes. Waiting for something to happen. The red aura still flares around him
"Hey You! You Lowlife! Take this if you can!"
Ayato opened his eyes and he lifts his head up slowly.
Riser is floating above him with his wings of fire spread opened. He has both his hands high in the air, creating a huge size of fireball. He then throws the fireball towards the Pawn.
Ayato stood there, not moving at all. Waiting for the fireball to crash onto him.
*DOOOON~*
The fireball explodes as it came into contact with Issei.
"Hah! How is that Lowlife! There is no way you can survive that much fire!"
Riser's arrogant rises to the surface again. Completely forgetting the fact that Issei ate his fire before.
As the smokes started to clear…
"!?"
Riser is shock at what he saw.
Ayato is still at his previous spot. Unharmed.
"IMPOSSIBLE!"
Riser shouted.
Ayato lifts up his left hand, with his palm aiming at Riser.
"Earth Magic: Planetary Build."
The ground around Issei started to trembles. The ground then breaks apart and started to fly towards Riser.
"!? What is this!?"
Riser look at the rocks that are flying towards him. He's maneuvering in the air, dodging the rocks.
"You can't dodge forever."
Ayato said it coldly at the Phenex. But he proof himself to the latter one that he's right.
The rocks which were dodged by Riser came back from behind. It's as it their attracted to Riser.
"GuHahh!"
Riser shouted in pain as the rocks hit him. They started to gather around him. Sticking to him like a glue. Riser flared out his flames trying to melt the rocks. But the amount of rocks attach to him is quicker than the amount of rocks he can melt.
"Noooooooo! This cannot be happening!"
That was the last thing Riser said he was completely sealed by the rocks.
(Not too far from the battle scene)
"T-This is!?" Rias look disbelief at the scenario.
"Just how powerful is Ayato-kun…" Akeno looked while covering her mouth with her hand.
"Ayato-kun…" Kiba look at the view with an awe.
"…Ayato-sempai…" Koneko said it quietly.
(Back at the Occult Research Club)
"What is he!?" Tsubaki stood up from her seat as she look at the battle scene.
"To think that he is this powerful…I might have to be careful not to be his enemy next time…" Sona said it as a sweat dropped to her cheek,
"Ayato-san…" Asia closed her eyes and pray. Tears were coming out from her eyes.
"…" Grayfia remained quiet the whole time. 'To think that this boy is so strong…There is no way Riser Phenex-sama can win from the beginning…'
(Back at the Destroyed Baseball Court)
Ayato is floating in the crater, his left hand is still remained aiming at the sealed Riser. The ground he previously stood is no longer there. He look at the new creation he had just made.
Floating above him is newly made small planet. It's even bigger than the replica of Kuoh Academy. Inside that small planet is the trapped Phenex.
He look at the small planet quietly.
"Let's end this Albin."
[You got that right! Partner! Let's show them all our new Techniques!] Albion shout out loud.
He slowly close his palm, as if he's crushing something.
Each and every rocks on the small planet started to glow with a White magic circle. The white magic circles started to cover the small planet. Making the small planet shines in White colour.
"Planetary Devastation."
Ayato's hand is closed when he said that.
*DOOOOOOOOOO~*
The sound of something charging is heard as the small planet is glowing brighter.
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!"
The small planet exploded. Both the explosion and its force causes the replica Kuoh Academy to be destroyed as well.
The member of the Occult Research Club have to from barriers around them to shield themselves from the blast, and is shock to found out that their barriers breaks easily as the force reaches them.
The explosion dies down. Rocks were falling from the sky.
Grayfia then made the final announcement.
"Riser Phenex-sama loses. He retires. This is the end of the Rating Game. Rias Gremory-sama Team's Victory."
Ayato closed his eyes and gave a small smile.
"Thanks Albion."
[Hahaha. What for partner? I enjoyed it every moment. Next time when you need me, use my power anytime you want.] Albion said it before he cuts off the link.
His hair slowly dies down, returning back to the normal White to. His irises change back to the Blue eye and his pupils is no longer sharp. The white scale-like design that is on his face and body faded away.
"Haihhhh"
He gave out a tired sigh. He then look around the destruction he had done and scratch the back of his head.
"Thank goodness that this is just a replica." He said.
"Ayato!"
Ayato turn around to look at his master, but was tackled before he even saw her.
Ayato is sitting on the floor, shocked. He look at his master.
"B-Buchou!?"
"You're back. *sob* My Ayato is back. *sob* I'm glad."
Rias is crying on Issei's shirt. She's not letting him go.
"I'm sorry…I should've listen to you…I'm sorry…"
[Oi Partner. Do something!] Albion urges Ayato in his head.
Ayato put his hands on her back. Gently patting her back.
"…I'm sorry that I scared you…I'm back…"
Rias got up. Wiping her tears and look at him.
"Are you- *sob* Are you the Ayato I know?"
"Yes, Buchou. I am. Always will be."
Ayato gave Rias a smile as he gently place his hand on her head.
"Ayato-kun!"
"Ayato-sempai!"
"Issei-kun!"
Akeno, Koneko and Kiba jumped into the crater and rush towards Ayato and Rias.
"Guys!" Ayato's smile widened further, waving at them.
He then stood up and reach his hands out for Rias, who is still sitting on the floor.
"Buchou, you have to smile. You won the Game! You're free!"
Ayato gave Rias a toothy grin.
"…Yes…Thank you, Ayato."
Rias accepted Ayato's offer and gave him a reward that surprises everyone. Even Ayato.
Rias grabbed Ayato's uniform over his stomach and gave it a gentle pull. In doing so, she pulled herself closer to Ayato. Before Ayato knew it, the two were close enough that their breaths were mixing together.
"So…keep this secret from Yukina, okay?" Rias's voice trembled as she murmured. It was no doubt because of cold and fear. But seeming to have made her decision, her trembling ceased the instant she leaned fully into him. "I thought I'd let you suck my blood to thank you, just once. Or perhaps I'm not good enough?"
Ayato's eyes widened and he started to blush heavily.
"Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh!?"
"I'm…not afraid of you. Strange, isn't it…? You being the World's Mightiest Hybrid Vampire and all…" As Rias said that, she gently touched Ayato's mouth, Ayato's sharp, tapered fangs…
The member of Occult Research Club, Sona, Tsubaki, Asia, House of Gremory, House of Phenex were shock at Ayato's action.
The only ones that remained calm the whole time is Yukinaand Grayfia. The latter one has already witnessed it before, so she is used to it. The former one just doesn't care, she just smirked as she has another thing she can use to tease her master.
'Why Now!? Everyone Is Still Watching!?' That's all Ayato thought while he's still trapped in sucking Rias blood. Steams are coming out from his ears.
