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The Factions Meeting begins!
The day of the Factions Meeting had arrived, Haruki and Serafall laid in bed together, embracing in the love that they held for one another. Serafall groaned, as she rubbed her eyes, moving towards her lover, and Queen, showing a grin on her face.
"How cute, it is quite adorable to see you being here Haru-chan."
Haruki looked down towards the young woman, seeing how her eyelashes were batting together.
"Is that so?"
"Yup~ I needed something calming before anything else could happen."
"Like what?"
Serafall pursed her lips.
"Ooh, nothing really~ I suppose that I'm saying that today is going to be quite the event, don't you think so Haru-chan?"
Haruki couldn't deny that it could be seen like that.
"I guess that it is going to be yeah. Are you ready Sera-tan?"
Serafall stuck out her tongue and leaned forward.
She pressed her lips against his naked chest, before running her hot tongue down.
"Perhaps we could have a little more time together before the main event?"
"Fufu, you wish for more~?"
He lightly teased the young girl, who in response gained a happy face, and showcased a small grin on said face.
"Haru-chan, before we go, lets have one more time together."
"Just one?"
He mused, Serafall giggled.
"At least three Haru-chan~"
"Fufufu, that's good Sera-tan, lets have some fun before getting serious..."
Serafall leaned back onto the bed, and laid there, with Haruki getting beside her, showing love on his face as the two had a romantic few hours together.
The time for the conference had come, and Haruki was amongst the first to arrive together with Serafall and Sirzechs, even Grayfia was stationed behind her. Haruki's peerage would be arriving shortly, Haruki himself looked between the different people, and waited for the others to arrive.
Compared to how she usually dressed, Haruki could see how Serafall was taking it seriously with the outfit that she was wearing. Also, he was dressed in formal attire. As the Queen of Serafall, he knew that he'd have to present himself really well.
"Ooh Haru-chan, I wonder when Gabriel is going to show up..."
Haruki looked down towards Serafall.
"Sera-tan, please be good to Gabriel-san."
"Hehe, I will~ Though, what about you Haru-chan?"
"What about me?"
Haruki wondered, Serafall was slightly concerned…
No, she was more than slightly.
She wasn't sure how he was going to feel about what could happen next, with Baraqiel soon going to arrive.
"Your Otou-san, he's gonna be arriving soon enough."
"Well, when he does, I just wont look at him, that's fine with me."
Serafall hummed, and hoped that was to be the case.
Looking at her lover, she did think that this meeting would be quite difficult for him with Baraqiel being someone that was a hard subject for Haruki to speak about.
Soon his peerage arrived, and stood beside him, or behind him, whichever position that they wished to be in.
Then the Angels came, with Gabriel and Michael appearing together with another Angel acting as a bodyguard together with Irina on their side.
"Hello Haruki-kun, this looks extravagant~"
Gabriel greeted as she looked around the room.
As Serafall's Queen, it was his job to also sort out the details of the meeting area, with the food, the table, the chairs, everything that needed it. He also had Ravel assisting him quite a bit, so he couldn't take all of the credit.
"Ah, thank you Gabriel-san. Though Ravel-chan also helped out a lot during all of this.
Ravel looked shy as Gabriel smiled.
"That's sweet. Thank you for supporting your King."
"O-Of course, I'd always support Haruki-sama!"
Saying it energetically, Ravel bowed her head, as Haruki turned towards Gabriel.
"I am glad that you could attend Gabriel-san. I'm sure your grace, and kindness will have this meeting run more smoothly than it would without."
Serafall made a sour face.
She wasn't exactly thrilled to see the young woman there.
But she fought down her thoughts, and simply continued on.
"That's really sweet Haruki-kun, I'll do my best! You too!"
"Fufu, of course, I'll happily do my best for the Factions here."
Gabriel smiled sweetly, as Serafall ground her teeth.
However, just then, the Fallen Angels side had arrived. With Azazel appearing, Bikou who acted lazily enough and then finally, the man that Haruki hadn't seen in so long apart from a passing glance, someone that he didn't think he'd see again.
His Father, Baraqiel.
The man looked into and around the room, until his eyes found Haruki.
Locking eyes with his son, the pair stared at one another.
Despite his face showing calmness, all of his peerage members saw that his hand was tightening.
"Hello Haruki, it's been a long time."
Baraqiel greeted, Haruki resisted the urge to scoff.
"That was your choice, you knew I was here."
Baraqiel's face turned lower.
Azazel could see behind the tough warrior exterior, Baraqiel was feeling some difficult emotions.
Some that he wasn't sure how to process.
"...Yes, I did. So, how have you been?"
Haruki couldn't understand why he was making small talk.
Not asking anything major, he was acting as if no time had passed at all.
If nothing had happened at all.
"I survived."
Haruki shook his head, and turned his eyes away from his Father.
He could feel the anger deep inside of him already beginning to bubble up to the surface.
He couldn't unleash it there though, he knew it would be an immensely bad idea to do it.
It was already tense, most in the room could tell.
Azazel let out a nervous chuckle.
"Family reunions, aren't they always something that are hard to deal with?"
Baraqiel looked towards his leader, and Haruki glanced at Azazel as well.
He saw that despite their differences, they both had cold looks to their eyes, like Father like son.
"Well, it is...still, I am glad that everyone is here, and are getting along rather well."
Azazel continued to nervously chuckle, as Kuroka glanced at Bikou.
His eyes went towards her, and he pulled out his tongue, so she shot him a dark look, a look that caused him to flinch.
Satisfied, Kuroka hummed to herself, as she looked around the area.
"Aah, hello Baraqiel-san, it has been a while. Your son and I are dating~"
Haruki wasn't sure why Gabriel brought that up all of a sudden, perhaps to ease the tension in the room.
Serafall looked taken aback.
"Why are you saying that Gabriel?"
"Because it's true...I thought it would be nice news to hear, don't you think?"
Gabriel meekly called out while Haruki saw Serafall giving a hard gaze towards the innocent Angel.
"Gabriel-san and I are dating Serafall-sama, you aren't jealous, are you?"
Lightly teasing to get his mind off of his Father for the moment, he whispered it to her huskily, causing Serafall to feel deep heat running through her entire body, and if she wasn't in the Factions Meeting…
Then she definitely would do something about the heat that she was feeling at that moment.
Soon, Sona arrived, and she sat down near her elder sister, and then it was just the Gremory group that were to arrive. Haruki knew Gasper wouldn't be there, due to the ability of the Sacred Gear, and how it could cause some problems.
Rias came a few minutes later, after knocking on the door.
Coming inside with her peerage, she politely said "Excuse us." as Isane stepped inside together with Yuuto, and Akeno lastly.
Akeno's eyes immediately went towards her Father, and they stared at one another for a few moments, before she turned her eyes roughly away, and stared towards Haruki instead, drawing courage from him to be able to get through this.
"My Imouto and her family." Sirzechs addressed them to the others, Rias bowed her head. "They were active during Kokabiel's attack."
"I have heard the report. I give you my thanks once more."
Michael said with grace, Azazel laughed as he placed a hand on the back of his head.
"Sorry that Kokabiel of my side caused you trouble. Though it seems that Haruki managed to end his existence without much trouble. Still accept my apology for what happened during that time."
Rias didn't reply, and bowed once more.
Baraqiel glanced at Haruki who didn't meet eyes with him.
"Sit on the seats over there." Sirzechs directed them, so they did just that and sat down. "Now that everyone has arrived, I'll say the preconditions for the meeting. The people present here acknowledge the most important event and forbidden subject, i.e, the non-existence of God."
Isane looked surprised that even Sona knew about it, but she didn't say anything, and continued on.
With that acknowledged, the meeting began.
There were instances when this place would freeze when Azazel said a sentence occasionally, but Haruki knew that it was because Azazel liked to cause some little troubles, but nothing serious and it was clear that Serafall was doing her best as well. At times, even Gabriel spoke up, and Haruki could see that Serafall wasn't reacting, placing her thoughts about what she felt for the Angel to the side, and allowing her better judgement to shine on.
Even he, because he was there at the time Kokabiel was around, had to speak on occasion, which he didn't mind.
Ravel saw how he handled it with dignity and grace.
It was clear Haruki was going through a good deal with Baraqiel being there.
Yet he was handling himself and wasn't giving into the emotions that he clearly could have done.
But she, and the others in his peerage, even Rias, Akeno, and Isane could see that despite how he was trying his hardest, whenever Baraqiel would look at him, if Haruki looked or didn't, his hand would tighten to the point that his knuckles would turn white.
Before anyone else could do anything, it was Asia who ended up holding onto his hand.
She didn't say anything, and neither did the others, but Haruki was glad to have Asia around as she was great at emotionally supporting others.
As they spoke, it was finally Rias' turn, along with Sona and Akeno.
"Now then, Rias. Could you speak about the incident?"
"Yes, Lucifer-sama."
After being urged by Sirzechs-sama, Rias, Sona and Akeno stood up.
Because they were the leaders, or vice leader in Akeno's case, they spoke in turn about what they had experienced. Each of the leaders listened calmly, and were happy with the results of what was being said.
Once she had finished, Rias bowed her head once more.
"...That is all regarding the report of the events which I, Rias Gremory, and the household Devils over there experienced."
Sirzechs gave a thankful nod, and murmured "Good work, you may sit." which Rias and the others did.
Serafall winked towards the three of them, one was sultry towards Sona who shuddered and turned her eyes away from the young woman.
"Now then, Azazel. After hearing this report, I want to hear the opinion of the Governor of the Fallen Angels."
Upon hearing Sirzechs' request, Azazel gave a hard smile on his face.
"Regarding the incident, Kokabiel, a leader of our central organization, Grigori, kept quiet to the other leaders, as well as to me, the Governor, and acted independently. He was disposed of by Haruki. You all received the report on that, didn't you? That's all I have to say."
Michael looked between the three leaders, including himself, before turning his eyes towards Azazel once more.
"As for the explanation, it is the worst category, but...I know about the story of you personally not wanting to make anything big occur against us. Is that true?"
"Aah, I don't have any interest in wars. When Kokabiel also disparaged me, don't you have the report for that as well?"
Sirzechs made a bitter expression on his face.
"Azazel, I want to ask one thing. Why have you been gathering owners of Sacred Gears for the past decades? At first, I thought you were gathering humans and attempting to augment your battle potential. I even anticipated you waging war against Heaven or us, but..."
"Yes, no matter how much time passed, you didn't wage a war against us. When I heard you got hold of the Vanishing Dragon, I was enveloped by a strong wariness."
Michael added, however Gabriel then spoke up.
"Though now, the Hakuryuukou is with Haruki-kun, under my best friend-" Serafall took in a sharp breath. "-I did hear that you have been gathering strong Sacred Gear users, even in the case of Slash Dog and his team."
Azazel smiled bitterly at each of their thoughts.
"It's for the sake of Sacred Gear research. If that's the case, should I send a part of the research materials to you as well? Even if I did research, I wouldn't wage a war against you or anything. I don't have any interest in war at this late of an hour. I am perfectly satisfied with the world right now. I have strongly ordered my subordinates, 'Don't interfere with the human world's politics', you know? I have no intention of intervening in religion either, or influencing the business of the Devils. Damn, is my trust in the Three Factions the least?"
"That's true."
"That's right."
"That's exactly it~"
"I'm sorry, but yes it is..."
Sirzechs, Michael, Serafall's and even Gabriel's opinions coincided.
Even Baraqiel, his own subordinate let out a small breath, Azazel's eyes being drawn towards him.
"Even you Baraqiel?"
"I can see at least why they have those opinions. You do make things unnecessarily hard."
Upon hearing that, Azazel disinterestedly pecked at his ears.
"Che. I thought you were better than God or the last generation's Lucifer, but you guys are troublesome guys yourselves. Sneakily researching doesn't get along well with you, huh? Ah, I got it. Even my own subordinate is saying these things about me. It's fine, I don't mind as it is partly true as well. Then, let's make peace. Originally, wasn't that the intention of you Angels and Devils as well?"
Haruki was glad that Azazel had enough sense, despite the way he spoke, what he wanted out of all of this was to have peace between the different people present, as well as that, it seemed that Azazel just wanted to research Sacred Gears, and making peace would also help towards that goal, so it was good on both fronts.
Michael, who was surprised by Azazel's proposal, smiled.
"Yes, I also planned to propose peace to the Devil side and Grigori. Even if we continue the relationship of the Three Factions like before, then it will become damaging to the world right now. I, the leader of the Angels, say it since...the original cause of the war, God and Maou-sama, have been annihilated."
Azazel burst out laughing on Michael's words, Haruki shook his head at Azazel's actions.
"Ha! That stubborn Michael has finally started to speak. Even though he was all about 'God, God, God' before."
"...I have lost a lot of things. However, there's no point seeking for things that aren't present. It is our duty to guide humans. We members of the Seraph have the same opinion that the most important thing is to watch over the children of God from now on as well, and to guide them."
Seeing the pain on Michael's face, Gabriel inclined her neck.
"Michael-sama has done his best, compared to before it might not be enough...but we are all suffering since the last war. Losing those that shouldn't have been lost..." Her eyes went towards Asia, Xenovia and Irina. "...moving through this new era, it is a difficult thing to come to terms with."
Azazel looked on, hearing the passion the pair of Angels felt, as Sirzechs added his own thoughts.
"We are the same. Even if the Maou aren't here, in order to continue the species, Devils too have moved forward as well. Even we wouldn't want war. If we start another war, the Devils will be destroyed."
Azazel nodded as well to what Sirzechs had said.
"Yes. If we start another war, the Three Factions will definitely be mutually destroyed. And then, it will affect the human world as well, and the world will end. We can't do wars now. Do you think a world without God is wrong? Do you think a world without God would decay? I am sorry to say, but that isn't the case. Me and you as well are both healthily living like this."
It was clear now that Azazel was being serious.
The fact that he was showing a serious tone, Haruki and the others were glad for that.
"The world moves even without God. Because of that, we all have to adjust."
Gabriel spoke up, in a sad but strong tone, then Serafall continued on.
"Yes, that's why we have to move with the times, and begin making peace. Because it is a peace that we have reached now, we must come together, and help those that need it within our Factions. Too long, our Factions have suffered from our fighting, now is the time for us to stop."
Haruki could see Serafall's passion, and he was glad that she was showcasing such a thing.
It was clear that each of the people around were on the same page.
Because of that, they all had things that they could readily stand by.
"...And, is this it?"
Sirzechs spoke, and each of the leaders nodded, letting out a sigh of relief.
The peaceful talks had now come, and they each were offering their thoughts on the matter at hand.
Azazel then looked towards Vali.
"Now then, it's time we hear the opinion of people other than us, those who seem like they can influence the world, the ones that hold the Longinus'. First, Vali. What do you want to do to the world?"
At the question, Vali shrugged.
"I'm fine as I am, even if the battles aren't entertaining, I have Haruki to occupy my time."
"I bet you do, in more ways than one hehehe~"
Azazel laughed in a tone that was like a Father playfully teasing their child about a crush they had on someone else.
"Azazel, saying that here is rather unprofessional. Haruki and I, our private lives have nothing to do with you."
"Alright, that's fine. I am happy that you both have something together, you know? It is sweet. There was a time when I thought you'd never be interested in finding romance. But, it seems the former Fallen Angel human was able to capture the heart of the Hakuryuukou, and even the Sekiryuutei as well. Damn, it seems that because of that, the Absolute Demise user is going to have quite the target painted on his back."
Vali rolled her eyes, while Baraqiel's eyes questioningly went towards Vali and Haruki, and the nature of their relationship, and was happy, but due to his stoic nature, it didn't come across like that, and on his face, it seemed like he was passive.
Azazel then turned his eyes towards Isane.
"Then, Sekiryuutei, what about you?"
At the question, Isane laughed lightly, and nervously, scratching her cheek several times.
"To be honest, I don't understand it well. Somehow, due to all the fastidious stuff, my head is in chaos. In addition to that, I am desperate about looking after my junior Devil, so even if I am told what I think about the world, how should I say it, I don't have feelings gushing forth."
Azazel hummed at the answer, then pressed forward.
"However, you are one of those who has the power to move the world. If you don't make your choice, then it will be difficult for those standing on top of each of the powers such as me to move."
Isane looked troubled, so Serafall stepped up.
"Ise-chan, think of it like, if we keep fighting, then you and Haru-chan might not be able to sleep together, you know?"
Sona slapped herself in the forehead when Serafall said that.
But surprisingly, or not depending if you knew her, it seemed that Isane looked quite devastated all of a sudden.
"T...The dream of the best harem could be lost?"
Isane murmured, seemingly bewildered.
Rias sighed as did Sona for her sister using such a way to get Isane to speak.
"Indeed Ise-chan. If there's peace, then Haru-chan and you can rock the bedroom every night. But if there's fighting all of the time, then you wont have time to do anything like that. See? Isn't it simple enough~?"
Isane's face lifted up, while Haruki looked down at his King.
She turned her head up, going back so she looked upside down to her, and stuck out her tongue in a playfully cute manner.
Isane however spoke up in a happy way.
"I would like to have the peaceful one please! Yes! It's peace, all right! Peace is the best! I want to do ecchi things with Haruki!"
As she said those desires, Baraqiel's eyes went towards Isane.
Before he could speak, Isane scratched her cheek.
"I do want to say that, and it is indeed true. But I just want to live a simple life with Haruki and the others. Even making sure my parents are taken care of as well. It might be simple...but that's how it is for me. And if ecchi things with Haruki are involved, then I wouldn't mind such naughty things to happen~"
Isane made a lewd face.
Haruki gave bemused eyes.
Even in such a situation, she was being herself, and it was rather refreshing to see such a thing.
"No, it cannot be happening! My son with such a lustful Dragon!"
Baraqiel said, surprising most in the room.
Haruki's sharp gaze fell on his Father, while Akeno turned her face away from the older man with a sigh.
"Erm...but, why?"
Gabriel innocently asked, Baraqiel's finger went out towards Isane, scowling.
"Azazel told me about her, the girl that devours men's private parts! Especially those that possess Absolute Demise because she likes the cold! I cannot allow my son to lose such an important thing to this Sekiryuutei! I do want to have grandchildren one day!"
Akeno rolled her eyes, while most did a spit take.
Haruki's scornful eyes went towards Azazel who grimaced.
"I didn't mean it literally Baraqiel, I said it as a joke."
Baraqiel didn't accept it, so Haruki spoke up.
"It is my choice who I am with, and theirs as well, so do not interfere with Ise-chan or anyone I care deeply for Baraqiel."
Akeno secretly smiled at how calm Haruki stayed despite how much she knew he felt about their Father.
"But...I was trying to protect you."
"You're quite a few years too late to protect me."
It was a sharp blow to Baraqiel.
But he knew it wasn't unwarranted either.
Because of what happened in the past, even Baraqiel felt shame at how his inactions had caused suffering to those he cared for.
Baraqiel silenced himself, and looked down to the ground, as Azazel's eyes went towards Haruki.
"Finally, the last wielder of the Longinus' in this room, what is it in this world you want?"
Haruki didn't even have to think about it, he was already aware of what he did wish for.
"I think my stance should be obvious. It is something that I've been working towards for a long time. Peace between those that have no reasons to fight. Like this meeting is being held with the Three Factions, I'd wish for other Factions to be able to set aside differences if it is something they're able to do, and work together. Progress with each other, than regress by facing one another. Share technology, lifestyles, and share love between different factions. That's something I've always thought would be the best thing that we can do."
Upon hearing his words, the people in the room looked relieved, and happy.
Gabriel definitely was and she spoke up.
"Yes, that is why I wish to be with Haruki-kun! For the Angels and the Devils to come together...it would be a child that would bring true peace, Devil and Angel, and even with some Fallen Angel mixed in as well."
Serafall threw her head back, and whispered "Oh my Maou-sama." in a dangerous voice, coming closer and closer to saying something she knew that she'd regret if she did say anything at all about it.
"My Gabriel, that's such a noble goal. A child with such a unique heritage would bring about what we are setting here to do today. That is why I am also pushing for you and Haruki-kun to become a couple, and have children."
Michael said it with an upbeat voice.
Sirzechs childishly pointed towards Rias.
"Don't forget Ria-tan! She is marrying Haruki-kun too!"
Rias felt immense embarrassment, while Azazel laughed.
"My, it seems that you're going to be busy Haruki~ Have you got the stamina?"
Vali, in a surprising turn, spoke up.
"He's got immense stamina, he'll be fine. I made sure of it."
Blinking at what she said, Azazel looked rather intrigued by how Vali was acting.
As Vali said that, Serafall pulled out her tongue at Gabriel.
"Gabriel, how are you even going to do this? Have you even finished work on that supposed special room of yours?"
Serafall said it with the air of happiness, believing that Gabriel wasn't anywhere near close to finishing.
So what she said next was something that did shock her a good deal.
"We might have yes."
Serafall's face dropped.
"...What?"
"I have been working hard, and I do believe with the assistance of Azazel-san, it would be very possible."
Serafall was livid.
She had many thoughts running through her being and she wasn't sure how she was supposed to cope with anything that was being said.
"No, that's alright. Take your time Gabriel, no need to rush anything at all~"
Haruki gave bemused eyes towards Gabriel and Serafall.
But then Kuroka's eyes went towards his own seriously.
"Haruki-chan, it seems that they've arrived."
She whispered, so he went towards the Fallen Angels side.
Bypassing his Father, he placed a hand on Bikou's shoulder, which caused him to jump.
"Something wrong Bikou?"
"Huh? No, not me~ I haven't spoken so I'm fine with that. This is complicated for someone like me~"
"Is that so? I thought it would be complicated because of the fact that your group has just begun invading the Factions Meeting."
When those words left his lips, each of the people in the room turned towards Haruki bewildered.
He however began speaking.
"Forgive me everyone, as privately discussed with the leaders beforehand, it seems that some suspicions have just been confirmed." He looked down at Bikou who was sweating bullets. "The Faction known as the Old Satan Faction, has begun an invasion in an attempt to disrupt peace."
"The Old Satan Faction is the one then to move..."
Sirzechs began, looking serious.
Haruki nodded.
"Would you look outside? They've already begun having their magicians invade the area."
Doing just that, Isane and the others did look outside.
Though it seemed the magicians were trying to hide within the shadows. But they could see them well enough to know that it is true.
"Once they're all inside, Kuroka-san, seal the place off, okay?"
Haruki asked kindly, with Kuroka nodding.
"Nyaaa, don't worry about that. They think they've shattered the real barrier around here, and they soon should make their attack."
"When that comes to it, we as the Three Factions shall make the barrier so they can't escape. But, it means that we'll also be inactive for the fight ahead, Haruki-kun can I leave the fighting to you and your group as well?"
"It is fine with me Sirzechs-sama."
Replying strongly, Baraqiel was amazed that his son was capable of seeing through all of this, had the foreknowledge to understand that an attack could occur, and that they'd have to fight, which he seemed to be quite alright with.
Vali folded her arms.
"Have any strong powers revealed themselves yet?"
Asking Kuroka directly, the cat girl shook her head.
"Nothing that would bother you. Right now, they're heading for the half Vampire boys location."
"Gasper? But if he's in danger..."
Isane began, Haruki waved his hand.
"They'll have some trouble before they can get through that barrier. By that time, Vali-chan will you go and deal with it?"
"I don't mind, is it a good challenge?"
"Should be, because I know that they'll send at least one of the three leaders here. It would be pretty worthless if they didn't even try that. Though because the Three Factions are here, they must have an amazing kind of confidence or they might have something up their sleeve. I haven't been able to confirm one way or another if they have something hidden, but they aren't stupid enough to come without a plan and part of that was to go after Gasper, and use the time stopping power on those present. But even at present, it wouldn't be able to stop those at the top, or those that have the Longinus' either."
Haruki explained, each of the leaders present were quite impressed with how he was handling it. It felt like a leader would do, Sirzechs was quite happy, and Serafall was definitely proud that he had thought of so many things, and just proving more and more to herself that she did make the right decision to make him her Queen.
Azazel looked towards Bikou.
"How does he fit into this?"
"He's been leaking information to the Old Satan Faction. Vali-chan and Ravel-chan found some stuff out, it wasn't confirmed until just now. I had Kuroka-san monitor him for me during this meeting, and he gave off a little signal for them to begin. Kuroka-san told me with a look, a look we discussed about before coming here to let me know if it was him or not."
Azazel's eyes ran themselves over Bikou.
It was a blow to Azazel to hear this about Bikou.
First it was Kokabiel, now it was Bikou.
"Bikou, I had some suspicious thoughts about some people...but, why did you do this? My side have betrayed the Three Factions once more thanks to your involvement with these people. I took you in, didn't I?"
"It wasn't personal, I just had to do it for...personal reasons."
"What personal reasons?"
Sirzechs demanded, but Bikou remained silent, beyond saying "They made an attractive offer." which was something each of the Factions Meeting wondered what it was, but Azazel believed he had a very good idea on what the offer was, and for someone like Bikou, he could see Bikou going for such an offer.
"So, we're under fire from Devils?"
Gabriel asked, but Kuroka shook her head.
"Not just Devils. But also magicians as well."
"Even magicians..." Azazel mused as his eyes went towards the window. "From what I can tell from here, now that I'm actively searching for them, I can sense their power. They should be around Middle Level Devils. Nothing that all of us in here couldn't handle on our own if it was a mere few. But I can see that several dozens are gathering."
Kuroka let out a small laugh.
"Try more than that nyaa. I can sense at least a hundred appearing and more coming in."
"Though thanks to Haruki and I, it isn't going to be in the thousands, we managed to dwindle their numbers a good chunk."
Informing them of this, Vali's eyes cast out of the window and waited for what was to come next.
"Such an attack, all to stop the meetings between the Three Factions?"
Rias spoke up, Sirzechs inclined his neck.
"There are people here that would be like that Rias, it is the natural way of the world. People are against peace, the Old Satan Faction definitely is against it, so I am troubled about what could happen next."
Azazel's eyes cast out of the window, then towards Bikou.
"How many are going to come?"
"Hell if I know, I wasn't privy to anything like that."
"Still, you must know what they are truly after, don't you?"
Azazel pushed even more, he wanted to do something to make this right.
Bikou shrugged.
"I was only tasked with coming here, and giving them signals, that's all. Beyond that, I couldn't say what they are going to do or how they're going to achieve their goals. I simply am unsure of everything else beyond this point. I just wished to have awesome battles, and show some cool stuff as well~"
"He's telling the truth nyaaa."
Kuroka replied, as she looked over him with her powers.
Haruki gazed at Bikou and saw that his eyes were having regret within them, as Isane spoke up.
"Can't we escape from here? If we know about this, shouldn't we make a break for it now?"
"We can't escape here. If we do, they could harm the outside human world, involve innocents up in an attack that they shouldn't have to deal with so we would be better equipped to handle this now. We have to wait for the enemy boss to appear. If we shut ourselves in here for a while, they'll get tired of waiting and eventually show their face. I'd like to know what they were planning as well. Besides, if we go out and rampage imprudently, we may just do exactly as the enemy wishes."
"Because they are boxing us in, and from the information Kuroka-san has given, it would be best if we go towards Gasper first of all, and make sure that he is fine, and bring him towards us. Because of the amount of enemies appearing, it could be troubling leaving him unprotected. If they got their hands on the power to stop time, it could cause a good deal of damage."
Sirzechs made his concerns clear.
Vali went to take a step forward, when Rias did instead.
"Onii-sama, I'll go. Gasper is my servant. It's my responsibility to take him back. And more than that, Vali is a very strong ally, if there are enemies strong enough to cause problems coming here, it would be best if the Hakuryuukou remains here."
Rias said with a composed face, Isane then stood beside her.
"I'll go with her as well!"
Haruki looked at each of them, not sure how this was going to play out, so his eyes went towards his peerage members, before settling on Xenovia.
"Xenovia, will you go with them as well? If it is you, then I know you'll be able to handle this with them."
Upon hearing this, Xenovia didn't have any problems with it and did so with a bow of her head.
"Yes, I don't mind. If there's something for me to do then I'll do it right away."
Irina then stepped up.
"What about me? Shall I go as well Gabriel-sama?"
"Hmmm, it would be wise if you did go and lend assistance as well. It could be trouble, so would you lend assistance?"
"Of course! I believe I can do my best by helping them also!"
Sirzechs, hearing their opinions, began laughing.
"I thought I said it before. I understand my Imouto's personality. However, how will you go to the old school building? It's filled with Magicians outside this new school building. Though they haven't been able to get inside just yet, how are we to get you there?"
Haruki looked on, before nodding.
"Rias-chan, your Rook is there, isn't it?"
"Yes, my Evil Pieces are there. Castling would be a good way to go, but with so many people..."
"I thought about it before this, in case a situation like this would happen, or if they managed to block the usual transformation magic's, so I had Absolute Demise hang back there, and have her activate a magical transport circle that Kuroka-san can connect with. If you use Castling, then I'll send Xenovia and Irina-chan here with Absolute Demise making the switch between the two locations. But that would also mean the barrier would come down, however from what I can sense, and Kuroka-san can confirm or tell different, the magicians over there aren't stronger than Mid Level Devil. With Gasper supporting you guys, it shouldn't take long to take them down."
"Yes, you're right nyaa. Nothing more than some Middle Class Devil power nyaa~"
Sirzechs was proud to see that Haruki had thought so far ahead, and was glad that he left security towards him.
Baraqiel was also very impressed with how his son was handling it.
It definitely was strange to see the young boy that he knew all those years ago taking charge like this, and showing his ability to fight, make plans, and execute said plans.
"If it is power, then I'll lend you mine."
Baraqiel said in his stoic nature.
Haruki's eyes fell upon him, scrunching together, while Serafall looked on.
"Haru-chan, it would be best if you didn't waste your power here. With your Longinus as well, we'll need all of the power you have in case the enemies have something that can stop us big guys and Gabriel."
Gabriel blinked, not sure what Serafall meant by saying her separately from the others.
Haruki continued staring at his Father for a few moments, then looked towards Serafall.
"Is that an order?"
A small hint of a tease ran through his voice, something that made Serafall smirk.
"Fueee, does it have to be?"
"Depends, if I was naughty, what would you do Sera-tan?"
Whispering it to her so only she could hear, Serafall blushed, and leaned against him.
"Haru-chan, I know that you and your Otou-chan have a lot to say, but it would be best if you did have his power this time. Is it okay? Can you work with your Otou-chan for this time only?"
"Your wish, my command."
Haruki nodded at Baraqiel who seemed quite happy with the result.
Sirzechs then spoke up.
"Alright. Then it's decided that Rias and one other will go with Castling, the other two will go with Haruki's switch with Absolute Demise. Grayfia, I'll lend my power to help with Castling."
Grayfia bowed as Haruki looked to Isane.
"Ise-chan. You go with Rias-chan, I'll send the others with Absolute Demise...with Baraqiel's assistance, and then after that, we'll go and blow up the enemies."
Kuroka, and especially Vali, smirked at the situation before them.
Upon hearing that, Sirzechs' eyes went towards Azazel.
"Azazel, according to a rumour, you've been researching how to freely handle Sacred Gears for a fixed time, right?"
"Yeah, that's true, but what about it?"
"Is it possible to control the Sekiryuutei? In case something was to happen and we get preoccupied during this situation, if Ise-chan there could control her Sacred Gears power, then it would give me more peace of mind."
Azazel fell silent in response to Sirzechs' question.
But then went into his pocket and produced two bracelets.
"Those are bracelets with the power to control a Sacred Gear to some degree. If you find the aforementioned half-Vampire, put one on him. It'll help him control his power somewhat."
"But, there are two of them...?"
"The other one is for you. You haven't mastered the power of the Welsh Dragon, right? If so, put it on. If it's for a short time, it'll be possible to go into the Balance Breaker state without paying any price. This will be used in place of the price."
Isane was astonished, if she could have the power of Balance Breaker as well, then she knew she'd be able to do amazing things from now on.
"As a side effect, you'll also temporarily undo the seal that's been applied on you. Your Pawn power has been blocked, right?"
Isane was even more shocked that he knew that.
Haruki glanced over, and explained.
"Don't worry so much about it Ise-chan, Azazel is crafty, but he's a smart and good man."
Azazel tilted his head.
"Still, it seems that the enemies are attacking us big guys. Did you know about Bikou?"
"Why does everyone keep saying big guys?"
Koneko wondered to Ravel who shrugged her shoulders.
Haruki chuckled at his peerages words, and continued on.
"We weren't fully sure until now, somethings didn't add up, like persistence to be here today, among some other things we've uncovered. You're free to read the information we have gathered."
"Well, if I was in your shoes, I'd probably have done the same thing so I can't say that I'm against it."
Azazel's eyes shifted to Isane who flinched.
"S-So..."
As she spoke, Azazel spoke over her.
"This is only my personal opinion, but in terms of piece distribution, Ddraig is seven and you're one, right? No, it may be 7.9 and 0.1. Promotion also builds the necessary foundation for the sake of manifesting Ddraig's true power. Either way, it's a fact that releasing Ddraig's power will release the seal as well, right, Rias Gremory?"
Rias didn't reply to him verbally, but nodded her head.
Azazel shrugged, and turned back to Isane.
"Use that as a last resort. Since it can't regulate its consumption of stamina, you'll just exhaust yourself wastefully if you activate it suddenly. It will consume an intense amount of stamina and demonic power while in armour mode."
Isane looked at the bracelets.
She wished that she could transform without them.
But for this instance, she knew she'd have to do it, which she didn't have any particular complaints about.
Azazel then continued.
"Remember this well. The current you is a Devil that was originally born as a human. Even if one possesses a powerful Sacred Gear, there's no meaning if the host is useless. If the opponent against the current you is inexperienced, you can just sprinkle Ddraig's power to win, but it's a tractable thing regarding those with greater power and those who understand your ability. At any rate, you yourself are your Sacred Gear's weak point. The cluster of your weakness is assuredly your inability to master it. You'll eventually die if you can't tame your power."
"I-I understand."
Isane spoke quietly, so Haruki spoke with a more louder voice.
"It would be a weakness, but I'm already taking steps so her body and the power can harmonize as one. She's rather close to reaching Balance Breaker naturally." Haruki spoke up, glancing at Isane and smiling. "She'll be alright, don't worry about that. Besides, she's going to have support with her, they'll be able to handle whatever happens over there."
"I see, it seems that you've prepared quite well."
Azazel seemed happy enough, with Baraqiel coming closer.
Standing next to the young man, Haruki didn't look at his Father as he simply made a magical circle on the floor.
"Add your power to that, I'll tell you when it is enough to transport them all over."
"And your ice doll, she'll do the same?"
"Lets say she's someone I'm always connected with."
Baraqiel inclined his neck, as he watched the young man with curious eyes.
"I see, you've taken a lot of precautions."
"Yes, I figured Gasper could be a target, so I left Demise-chan there in case, but with Irina-chan and Xenovia going, I can depend on them to assist Rias-chan and Ise-chan, in case some unexpected surprises come."
"You think the Old Satan Faction has something unexpected?"
"Expect the unexpected, I learned that while I was on the run from Himejima."
Replying like that, Haruki watched Baraqiel pour his power into the circle.
He didn't say anything as the conversation in the area continued.
"Azazel, just how far did you research Sacred Gears?"
Michael asked him with curiosity, so Azazel smiled fearlessly.
"It's fine, isn't it? God, the one who made the Sacred Gears, isn't here, right? Isn't it better if there's someone who can explain about Sacred Gears at least a little? I heard there are all kinds of things that even you don't know, right?"
"I think the problem is that you're the one who's researching it..."
As Michael said it, Rias received a formula placed on her forehead.
"Ojou-sama, please wait a little while."
"Please hurry, Grayfia."
As they said that, Gabriel moved closer.
"Azazel-san, why is it that you've been gathering the Longinus users? More like, it seems that you have also been instructing those with Longinus Sacred Gears in the past. Haruki-kun, now with Isane-san and of course Vali-san to name a few. What is it that you're intending to do with this generations Longinus'?"
Serafall was impressed by the serious attitude of Gabriel.
Azazel was also impressed with the same thing, and explained carefully.
"It's to prepare."
"Prepare? That's some uneasiness-inciting talk even though you reject war."
Michael said in amazement.
"I said so, right? I won't go to war against you people. I also won't make war here. However, means of self defence are necessary. Rather, should I say we're not just preparing for an attack from you?"
"Then?"
Serafall spoke up, so Azazel answered it with a straight face.
"The Khaos Brigade. The Old Satan Faction is involved, so right now we are being attacked by the Khaos Brigade."
Sirzechs furrowed his brows as Haruki spoke up.
"So, that's the group I've been hearing whispers about. Is it the same one that is run by the Dragon God Ophis?"
Azazel smiled at the knowledge Haruki had gained.
"The very same. I only confirmed the organization's name and background recently, but my Vice Governor has also had his eye on this suspiciously acting group from before that. It's said that they're gathering dangerous members from all three big powers. Some Sacred Gear-possessing humans who have attained Balance Breaker also seem to be included. I've also confirmed a number of Longinus possessors among them."
"Their goal is?"
Gabriel wondered, so Azazel answered it straight away.
"Destruction and mayhem. It's that simple, you know? They don't like this world's peace. They're terrorists. Moreover they're ill-natured to the extreme. Because of the Dragon God Ophis, it might also be something of a concern, since we don't know how that Dragon is going to move. If so willing to do so, that being would be capable of destroying us all here. Even you Sirzechs, Ophis is a power that few in this world would be capable of dealing with."
Everyone became serious at the words.
Sirzechs even had a grim expression on his face.
Isane looked to Haruki in confusion.
"What is this Dragon God Haruki? I mean, is it really the God of Dragons?"
"Well, the Dragon God is a title for one of the strongest beings in this world. Stronger than anyone here. Even the Heavenly Dragons that you and Vali-chan possess don't have the power to fight the Dragon God. Because Ophis can freely change shape and form to anything they desire, we aren't sure how Ophis is going to appear. Ophis is a human shaped Dragon after all."
As he explained it, Haruki's eyes shifted back to the magical circle.
He then saw Baraqiel looking at him, a look even he couldn't tell what Baraqiel was thinking.
"What?"
"It's just, you've really grown, and are quite dependable. Even Akeno as well, seeing how she's grown."
"That's what happens when you don't see people for years, especially when they're kids, they grow, change."
Baraqiel felt a pang within his heart.
He looked towards Haruki, but he wouldn't look his Father back.
He couldn't.
He knew if he did, he'd end up saying a lot of things that couldn't be said right now.
He had to keep his emotions down for the sake of the situation at hand.
"Haruki...during that time, it was very difficult and...lots of terrible things happened."
"Yes it was difficult. In the beginning, I wondered when you would come Baraqiel to bring us back home...but you didn't. So I learned how to survive on my own, doing and hoping my best was good enough to lead Suou away from Onee-sama, while also being turned away by everyone I met because I was half Fallen Angel, calling me a monster by humans and supernatural beings alike, hunted like prey by my own clan that stole my Kaa-chan's life away, so I understand difficult times quite well."
Serafall, listening to what Haruki said, could hear the pain within his voice, how hard it truly was for such a child to survive in a world where it rejected everything about him.
Baraqiel looked on, and he couldn't imagine it.
It was something too painful to even think of.
"...I know, if must have been very hard out there, on your own. I can't imagine being so young and being hunted like that. I never thought that it would come to that with Himejima... Back then, I was...even now, when I think about her...I miss her terribly. Shuri, Akeno looks so much like her, I see her in you as well."
Haruki glanced at him.
He stared into Baraqiel's eyes for a few moments, seeing the pain in his eyes, something that Baraqiel saw in his sons eyes, before Haruki ended up looking away.
"She did everything to protect us both, she...Kaa-chan stood in front of us and saved us...she died for us, I miss her everyday."
"Haruki, I understand...she really was fantastic."
Baraqiel tried to touch his shoulder in a comforting manner.
But Haruki wasn't ready for it, and brushed off his hand.
"The spell should be done now, you don't have to give anymore power."
"I...I see, that's good. You...You've done a really good job organizing all of this, making sure everything is planned to the finest detail. I'm..."
As he spoke, Haruki simply walked away and went to the back of the room, leaning against the wall.
So many emotions ran through him.
Emotions that he didn't know what to do with them.
He knew he'd not be able to release them.
He knew that he'd have to keep them down for the duration of this situation.
Though when he looked at his Father, so much of his past kept coming flooding back.
Akeno looked between them, and then moved towards Haruki's side.
"You okay?"
"...It's harder than I thought to suppress all of the feelings I have about that man."
Akeno laughed hollowly.
"I'm right there with you, Haruki. So many things...so many emotions that I have inside."
"Yeah...that's why I hope an enemy shows up, I feel like I need to get my feelings out."
"Fufu, that would be rather therapeutic, wouldn't it? Maybe I should punish some naughty magicians~"
Haruki chuckled at Akeno's words, as she held onto him tightly.
"Yeah, maybe I will as well~"
Haruki tried his best, and was able to keep rather calm, thanks in part to Akeno's words.
As they spoke, Kuroka's eyebrows sharpened.
"Haruki-chan, they're here."
Responding to that, a magical circle appeared on the floor.
As it did, Haruki ushered those going towards Gasper, minus Rias and Isane who was castling over towards them.
Then, with a flash, all of the members going disappeared and Absolute Demise appeared in their places, Haruki looked towards Koneko.
"Koneko-chan, protect Asia-chan for me, okay?"
Koneko nodded, and got before the healing girl.
Haruki and the others watched as two figures appeared.
Creuserey, and Katerea appeared together.
"How do you do, current Maou Sirzechs-dono?"
Katerea greeted in a callous tone.
"Cattleya-san!"
Gabriel gasped out, Katerea's eyes went towards her in bewilderment.
"What did you call me?"
"Cattleya-san, please don't do anything you'll come to regret."
Katerea's eyebrow twitched.
"My name is Katerea, not Cattleya."
"Is it? I heard your name was Cattleya-san though from a friend of mine..."
Katerea looked angry at the young woman, and stomped her foot.
"It is Katerea you stupid Angel! My name is Katerea Leviathan, the true Leviathan and more than the fake one over there! So get your facts right you bitch!"
Snapping at Gabriel, she meekly pulled back.
Haruki scowled and went to speak, when a thunderous "HEY!" came from Serafall, making Katerea jump.
"Don't you dare pick on Gabriel! If you do, you're gonna be fighting me!"
Haruki looked at Serafall, mildly surprised, but happy she was defending Gabriel, showing underneath...whatever it was Serafall had for Gabriel, she did care for the Angel, in her own unique way.
However, she continued with a dark glare for Katerea.
"You came here to fight us, didn't you? What are you truly after? Can it just be the end of us that you despise? Or is it more than that?"
"That's right, I came to have a fight. Is it fine if it is just us for a little while Serafall? The fact that we are going to be reshaping the world around us. The powers of the old has gone, and with the power that runs through my and Creuserey's veins, we will be the ones that come out on top, not you, nor anyone!"
"Do you really hate peace so much?"
Gabriel asked, Katerea scoffed.
"You don't speak to me, you got my name wrong you weird Angel. So I'll be speaking to people that don't get my name wrong, and I'll be ending your world this day. Along with the others that are around as well, starting with you Gabriel!"
Gabriel lowered her eyebrows, while Serafall tightened her hand.
Leaking an aura off of her body, Haruki could see that Serafall was all fired up.
"Leave Gabriel alone Katerea-chan! She is my...she is...she is...damn...she is my..." Serafall looked to Haruki who nodded. "...she is my friend, and I wont tolerate anyone speaking negatively about her, especially you Katerea!"
Gabriel's eyes shined like stars, she cupped her hands together, and showed a joyous expression on her face.
"Serafall-san...I feel the same way, you are my super best friend, and I couldn't let anyone speak negatively about you either."
Serafall gritted her teeth, staring at Gabriel who waved back energetically.
Katerea showed a hateful expression at Serafall shout.
"Serafall, how dare you act so shamelessly as the one who stole the position of Leviathan from me! I'm descended from the original Leviathan! I was the one suited to be Maou!"
"No you weren't."
Haruki spoke up, igniting rage within Katerea.
"You're one to talk you bastard!"
"I am, because I am the Queen of the Maou Leviathan. You might have been born from the old Leviathan, but you aren't good for the Underworld. You only care about pure bloods, you rejected the Evil Pieces, and because of that, this is going to be your downfall. Those stuck in the old ways can never grow and change, and become strong."
Katerea showed a hateful expression on her face.
Her hands laced with demonic power…
But it suddenly froze, as the ice doll moved her hand in that direction. Along with that, half of the room suddenly froze with a single movement, leaving the sides that weren't the enemy unfrozen, but the rest definitely was frozen.
Katerea felt the ice growing across her skin.
Her eyes shook as did her body, mostly from the cold, but also because she wasn't able to react at the same time.
"You're nothing to me. I'm a true Devil, one from the great house of Leviathan."
"Maybe, but before me, you're another enemy that I'll defeat."
Katerea showed no willingness to back down.
"I'm going to kill your King in front of your eyes, then I'm going to come for you."
Hearing that, Haruki knew that he'd have to be the one to fight this opponent.
Because it couldn't be anything other than him fighting her.
Threatening Serafall, meant death.
"If you're threatening her life, then you'll have to forfeit your own right here and now."
Katerea scoffed.
"You can't defeat me, you're nothing to me."
"This nothing is about to destroy you, so why don't we take this outside?"
Upon hearing that, Creuserey stepped forward.
"Katerea, remember this boy might be a pretender Devil, he still is strong. Let us combine our powers, and fight him together."
"I know that, but he isn't strong enough to defeat me. Not when I use my powers on this bastard. Even the borrowed power of a certain something."
Azazel's ears perked.
"Borrowed power?"
"Yeah, that's right, but you'll see it soon enough. First, I'll kill the Queen of Serafall, and next comes all of you."
As she said that, Kuroka noticed that Bikou was trying to make a move.
So she placed her hand out, and attempted to form a barrier, when he grabbed his staff, and rushed towards Haruki. Gathering Touki around his body and his staff as well, the clear target was Haruki, and he was going to be attacked heavily within moments.
Before making it, Vali appeared, and kicked him out of the window, smashing him across the battlefield, and deep into the ground, where Haruki caused Bikou to be frozen to the ground so they didn't have to deal with him for the moment.
Haruki glanced back and saw that Vali looked rather excited for what was to happen next.
"He wont be able to escape this barrier, so he can be dealt with soon enough."
Vali spoke up, seeing Bikou was paused within the ground.
"Vali-chan, who do you like for your opponent to be?"
"Hm, I don't care. I'll take one of the Old Maou bastards. You pick."
"Creuserey alright for you?"
"He's fine, you got Cattleya?"
Smirking at Katerea, and using her wrong name intentionally, Katerea made an upset face.
"Don't call me that!"
"So, you got Cattleya, Haruki?"
Vali ignored Katerea's cries, and simply spoke in an uncaring tone.
Katerea's bottom lip trembled.
"Yeah, I've got Cattleya."
Katerea's eyes burned for Haruki.
"My name is Katerea! Now die-"
She was cut off as Haruki blasted her with Holy Lightning.
Creuserey looked stunned, before Vali swiftly got close, and slammed her hand into his stomach, releasing a wave of demonic power up close, blasting him out of the same wall, and across the field.
"Haruki..."
Akeno looked on, and knew that it would be best to leave it to him this time, knowing he'd be safe.
Even if she was worried for him.
"Haru-chan!"
Serafall called, Haruki turned back and smiled.
"Leave this one to me, I'll be back before you know it."
Serafall could see the fiery passion in his eyes, and knew this was something he'd handle, so she left it to him.
"...Alright Haru-chan, be careful. Love you Haru-chan."
"Love you too, this wont take long."
Baraqiel didn't like it.
But he didn't say anything. He wouldn't even know what to say.
He had to believe in his sons power, and what he'd be capable of doing at that time.
"Ravel-chan, there's other magicians here, could you lead the rest of the people here to go and deal with them?"
Ravel began nodding when Sona stepped forward.
"I'll go as well."
Sona spoke up, surprising Serafall.
"So-tan..."
"I am also a Devil, and I will help lead the charge with the others against the magicians. Onee-sama, please don't worry about me."
Serafall pouted, but did believe in the others in Haruki's and Rias' groups to make sure Sona would be safe.
Haruki accepted it, seeing the strong look on Sona's face.
"Then together with Sona-san, Ravel-chan. Kuroka-san, Koneko-chan, Onee-sama, and Yuuto-kun would be enough for the magicians that are around. Asia-chan will also provide support as well. As soon as we're able, we'll come and join you."
[Right!]
Each replied with vigour, so Haruki turned to the two neko girls.
"Kuroka-san, Koneko-chan, also monitor the other places on the battlefield. If Rias-chan's group, or someone else needs assistance, I'll leave it to Sona-san and Ravel-chan to sort out the proper support. Also, in case another enemy appears we aren't expecting, you've got the communication devices, yes?"
"Understood nyaaa and yes we have them."
"...Yes Senpai, leave it to us."
Baraqiel was immensely impressed with how Haruki was handling the situation, how he was organizing the groups so fast, how he was prepared to go to the front lines to fight, and how he was making split second decisions, and even preparing in case something was to go wrong, it was hallmarks of a leader that had a good deal experience, and seeing it with his son was amazing to his eyes.
"Then, everyone. Lets take down the Old Satan Faction and their magician allies!"
[Yes!]
Upon that being said, each of the girls and boy gave strong nods, as Haruki and Vali went after their opponents, readying themselves for what was to come next.
End chapter!
So the Factions Meeting went with a bang! Haruki, and Akeno came face to face with their Father again, and as expected, a good bit of tension were between them, as the Faction had a crash, an expected crash by Haruki and the rest of his peerage being aware, that even Bikou having been working with them, more about what he's going to do now later on. Serafall and Gabriel even shared a friendship moment between the two of them against Katerea. And now it's going to be Haruki, and Vali fighting off two of the leaders of the Old Satan Faction!
Lastly, thanks to everyone who voted for the Black Clover magic, and that story is up now if you'd like to check it out!
Well, until next time, thanks for reading!
Haruki's peerage
Queen; Vali.
Rooks; Koneko, Xenovia.
Bishops; Ravel, Asia.
Knights; Lint, Meredith.
Pawns; Elmenhilde (two pieces), Kuroka (three pieces), Le Fay (three pieces).
Haruki; Serafall, Sona, Ravel, Koneko, Kuroka, Gabriel, Akeno, Vali (fem), Isane, Xenovia, Rias, Irina, Asia, Rossweisse, Le Fay, Meredith, Elmenhilde, Lint, Ophis, Yasaka, Kunou,
