TehDIGI: Afraid not on the Kazu/ Rias front they'll be friends at the most.
Fateburn: Thanks, all of the conference is in this chapter.
DdraigTrueEmperor9: Yeah, I always was trying to have Kunou see Kazu as a big brother and possible father when I have Yasaka start to make advances. Don't understand myself what was up with Kunou's dad either but assumed he died at some point or possibly was away from Kyoto on some sort of business that meant he wasn't around. Glad you like Shi as well.
Well Serafall and Gabriel are rivals, although one sided given how innocent Gabriel acts. Kazu's respect for the angels does come from what he learnt through Metatron and how hard the Angels are working to keep God's death quiet and keeping Christianity running.
I can see Akeno will have a challenge winning over Sera and Kala although not decided on how she will do such yet. As for Kazu not mentioning Rias, he didn't want to get into an argument with Akeno over if Rias is good or bad because of how Akeno was saved by her.
Yeah, I agree that how Gasper was trained in canon was too harsh on him and Kazu isn't the sort to let the others do that to someone who's already showing a fair bit of courage to go outside.
P.S. Diodora will probably be the first to face down the combined Balance Breaker and the overkill because of how Metatron and Kazu will react when finding out about the Nuns and Holy Maidens and what he did to them.
Confused Reader: Thanks you for pointing that out and will admit I do try and avoid the whole Raynare planned killing at the start to make the summoning card seem more like a emergency aid for those stories that does pair with Rias.
ShadowUzumaki55: Thanks. And it does make sense that Kazu wouldn't have probably met Seraphina, Kalawarner or have the connections he does if not for Rias reincarnating him and that waking his power.
Sion Astral: Thanks, I do try my best with updating as fast as I can but I tend to get distracted by other ideas at times.
Raidentensho: Thanks. I have an idea for music although it does tend to be decided either while I'm writing it or afterwards when I'm checking it.
Syareoo: Thank you. The reveal for both happens in this chapter so I hope you enjoy.
Wacko12: Well, that I've got the beginning to arranging in this chapter but most of the whole arrangement for the other females to move in will be in the next chapter.
Code Zero: Darn. I didn't realise that. Thanks for letting me know and I'll try and speed up and avoid getting distracted by other stuff. Thanks for the recommendation, I'll have a look into it when I get the chance. Thanks for the protagonist idea as well.
Orphee: Thank you for the idea, I'll keep it for something I might work on in the future.
Cain: Well hadn't came up with a why but I would figure it was more to see Akeno especially as Rias would probably be the one to notice Akeno readying herself to tell Kazu about her past. Thanks for the story suggestion, I hadn't thought of having a main character like that.
With Lord Gremory, it was more him trying to broach about Kazu more or less becoming Rias' fiancee like how Issei does after he won against Riser and Venelana was stopping him as she wanted Lord Gremory to drop the whole issue cause of how Kazu would react. I hadn't thought of doing an omake on that and may include it as part of a chapter when they are in the underworld.
Alvor the warhawk: Thanks for the reasoning and Akeno will probably join once I decide on the means for her to convince/ prove to Seraphina and Kalawarner her sincerity.
zdeath01: Thanks. I have a couple ideas for activating his scale mail although in this chapter it is used in a limited form like Issei first unlocks.
Elen no Kuro Sasori: I have thought of doing something that would have Yu being a main with Kazu but no set details on that yet.
BlueBlade87: Hope you enjoy it then as its all in this chapter.
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"" - Speech
'' - Thought
() - Other communication
() - Music
[] - Sacred Gear
[] - Albion/ Ddraig
{} - Metatron
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"-Now then, we're leaving." Rias spoke to everyone gathered in the clubroom. Kazuhiko looking to Ravel, Asia and Blaire who would be staying with Gasper during the meeting. He was glad that Matsu would be keeping an eye on what was going on as he had a feeling that something would try and intefere with the meeting.
"I left you some stuff to enjoy while we're busy. So be good, okay?" Kazuhiko spoke with a small smile, Gasper sitting in his cardboard box as he replied
"T-Thank youuu, K-Kazu-semapaiii. I will."
"Ravel-san, Asia-san, Blaire, Gasper-san, I left some manga and sweets in there with my 3DS. Just in case you get bored while waiting." Kazuhiko added drawing thanks from Asia and Ravel
"Thank you Kazu-san"
"Thank you Kazu-sama" Blaire nodded as well before the rest of the group made to leave to go towards the meeting room.
"You know, if by chance something happens in today's conference, if the conference breaks down, this place might become a battlefield..." Kiba spoke as they walked, the others around tensing at the thought before Kazuhiko replied
"I doubt any of the sides want that, otherwise we wouldn't have this meeting in the first place. If anything or anyone is going to try and interfere with the conference it is probably going to be from an outside source."
"Outside source... Why would anyone want to stop this?" Rias asked as she looked back to Kazuhiko, the brunet frowning in thought as he answered
"There are probably more people like Kokabiel then we know about. Also there could be old traditionalists from each side wanting to stop it due to seeing Angels and Fallen as our sworn enemies." Everyone turned to look at him with concern before Kazuhiko added
"Either way everything should go well and with the leaders here only the foolhardy would try and attack."
...
Rias knocked the door to the room that would be used for the meeting before she spoke as she opened the door.
"Excuse me." Entering amongst the group, Kazuhiko's eyes focused on the gorgeous and pompous looking table that was in the middle of the room. Seraphina gently squeezing his held hand for a moment out of nervousness.
Sitting on the devil side of the table was Sirzechs and Serafall with Grayfia acting as a waitress. On the Angel side was Michael and Gabriel with Irina standing behind them, dressed in her exorcist uniform with a sword at her waist. On the Fallen Angel side was Azazel with his twelve wings unfurled with Astrid and Vali standing behind him and Kalawarner soon joining them.
"My younger sister, and her family." Sirzechs introduced, Rias bowing as he added
"In the attack of Kokabiel a few days ago, they were active during the raid." Michael quickly gave his thanks, Rias acting coolly as she bowed once more.
"Sorry, Kokabiel of my side caused you touble." Azazel spoke relaxed, Rias' mouth twitching as Kazuhiko rolled his eyes.
"Sit on the seats over there." Grayfia directed, the group seeing Sona already sitting and Rias taking the seat next to her. Kazuhiko found himself sitting between Rias and Seraphina with it then going Akeno, Kiba, Mittelt, Xenovia and Koneko in turn.
A knock on the door drew everyone's attention, it opening to reveal Yu standing with Miya in front of Yu's dad who spoke "Good evening everyone."
Yu's dad's gaze shifted to Kazuhiko as he moved to take his seat as he added "Yasaka-sama sends her regards, Kazu-san. And before anyone asks I am here on behalf of the Shinto and Yokai Factions to ensure things go smoothly with this meeting. Afterall, we do not want a conflict between the three Biblical Factions to occur in Japan."
Most of the room looked surprised at hearing that Kazuhiko knew the leader of the Yokai in Kyoto, Yu smirking as he retorted "Finally showing your thing for older women, eh, Kaz? I mean between Kalawarner-san, Matsu-san, Kazehana-san, Karasuba-san, Miya-san and Yasaka-sama it seems so obvious now."
Rias, Akeno and Serafall all looked jealous at hearing that Kazuhiko was on at least friendly terms with several other women. Miya shooting a glare at Yu despite the light blush on her cheeks while Kalawarner and Azazel both laughed amused. Seraphina rolled her eyes at Yu's joke, having been told about his work with the Yokai in Kyoto and Yasaka as well as what his contracts usually entailed while Kazuhiko shot a glare at his friend.
"Hello, Kazu-san." Miya spoke with a small bow, Kazuhiko returning it from where he sat as he greeted her
"Hello Miya-san."
Once everyone was settled, Yu's dad started the meeting by saying "Now that everyone has arrived, I'll say the preconditions for the meeting. The topic we discussed before is acknowledged as an important secret and forbidden subject."
He paused to see Sirzechs, Azazel, Michael, Gabriel, Serafall and Grayfia all nod in agreement.
{They must be referring to God's death.} Metatron spoke softly, Kazuhiko mentally nodding as Albion added
[Wouldn't do to cause panic amongst the factions for it.]
"Then, acknowledging that, let's continue the conversation." Sirzechs spoke with a relieved smile, the conference starting soon after.
Kazuhiko only half paid attention due to his lack of interest in politics, preferring to keep senses what was going on outside with the join troops and only hearing pieces of conversation.
"Like that, we Angels-" Michael spoke.
"That's true. That way would be better. If it's like now, certainly the three great powers will go down the road of destruction-." Sirzechs pointed out.
"Well, we don't have any particular thing to fuss over." Azazel spoke, the fallen angel leader chipping in at times to make the atmosphere freeze before Yu's dad stepped in to dispel it with a comment of his own.
Kazuhiko blinked as he felt a hand slip into his, looking to see Seraphina smiling shyly as she squeezed his hand. The brunet offered a reassuring smile as he squeezed her hand back, knowing she was nervous due to the tense situation they were witnessing.
"Now then, Rias. Could you speak about the incident a few days before?" Sirzechs asked, Rias nodding as she, Akeno and Sona all stood up to give their report on what had happened when Kokabiel attacked, finishing it up with
"- That is all. The report which I, Rias Gremory and the household devils over there experienced." Kazuhiko noticed that Azazel's smile had grown slightly at having heard how he had fought Kokabiel with Yu and Seraphina's help, Michael and Gabriel looking at him thankful while the former had a curious look mixed in with it.
"Good work, sit down." Sirzechs spoke with a smile, Rias reteking her seat as Serafall added with a wink
"Thanks, Rias-chan."
"Now then, Azazel. After hearing this report, we should hear the opinion of the Governor of the fallen angels." Yu's dad spoke, Azazel's smile turning intrepid as he replied
"Regarding the incident a few days back, Kokabiel, a leader of our Central Organization, Grigori, kept quiet to the other leaders, as well as me, the Governor, and acted independently. I offer my thanks to the Hakuryuukou, Yuuki Kazuhiko, for his disposal as well as his friend, Mikage Yu and Homura Seraphina. This is written in the material that was forwarded to you, right? That is all."
"As 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?" Michael asked while sighing as Azazel retorted
"Aah, I don't have any interest in wars. When Kokabiel also disparaged me, don't you have the report for that as well."
"Azazel, I want to ask one thing but, 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 to wage war against heaven or us but..." Sirzechs asked next, pausing as Michael added
"Yes, no matter how much time passed, you didn't wage a war against us. When I heard you got hold of the Welsh Dragon, I was enveloped by a strong wariness."
Azazel smiled bitterly at hearing that before he replied "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, nor to influence the business of the devils. - Damn, is my trust in the three factions the least?"
"That's true."
"That's right."
"That's correct."
"That's exactly it." Sirzechs, Michael, Gabriel and Serafall answered. Azazel uninterestedly pecked at his ears as he retorted
"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... then let's make peace. Originally wasn't that the intention as well? Angels and Devils as well?"
The other leaders of the Biblical factions looked surprised at hearing that, Kazuhiko smiling slightly in response as Michael replied "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... No longer exists."
"Ha! That stubborn Michael has started to speak. Even though he was about God, God, God before." Azazel spoke with a laugh.
"... We have lost a lot of things. However, there's no helping 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." Gabriel responded with a smile, Azazel looking amused as he countered with a perverted leer
"Hey, hey, with your speech just now, you'll 'fall' you know...? Though, I would be happy to have you join Grigori but you help your Onii-san with the system, don't you? Ah, it's become a good world, completely different from the time when we 'fell'." Gabriel seemed to have missed the perverse tone Azazel had used, Michael looking sternly at the fallen angel Governor.
"We are the same. Even if the Maou isn't here, in order to continue to species, Devils too have moved forward as well. Even we wouldn't want war. - If we do another war, the devils will be destroyed." Sirzechs offered his opinion, Azazel nodding in agreement as he added in a serious tone
"Yes. If we do 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 with these changes is wrong? Do you think a world with these changes would decay? I am sorry to say but that isn't the case. Me and you as well are both healthily living like this." Azazel continued, opening his arms as he added
"The world will move on even with those we have lost." Kazuhiko understood that Azazel was talking about God being gone and yet the world was continuing regardless with his questions, having phrased them in a way so those not in the know would understand.
"... And, is this it?" Sirzechs asked, the other leaders letting out huge sighs and Yu's father visibly relaxing at the important conversation being finished. They seemed to pause as Grayfia went about serving tea for each of them, Azazel glancing at Kazuhiko for a moment before speaking
"Now then, I think it's time we hear the opinion of people other then us, those who seem like they can influence the world. From the invincible Dragon-sama. Firstly, Vali. What do you want to do to the world?"
"If I can fight strong guys, then it's fine." Vali replied with a smile, Kazuhiko frowning at hearing that as Azazel turned to him and asked
"Then, Hakuryuukou, what about you?"
"As long as my family and friends are safe and I can live a peaceful life. I'd only fight if I needed to and to be able to protect innocent people and those I care about." Kazuhiko answered, glancing to both Kalawarner and Seraphina before noticing the approving looks from some of the others in the room.
"Ah, I guess that's to be expected..." Azazel spoke with an amused tone, trailing off as he noticed the curious looks from Sirzechs and Michael.
(Kazu-tan, we have incoming!) Matsu called as a hologram of her appeared in the middle of the room, Kazuhiko standing up as he asked
"What?" The leaders of the three factions instantly turned serious as Matsu continued
(I've just had to teleport Asia-tan, Gasper, Ravel and Blaire into my lab to avoid a bunch of Magicians getting them from the clubroom.)
"What?" Rias asked shocked, jumping to her feet as a large explosion fill the air and Kazuhiko stood up only for Yu's dad to speak up
"Calm down and gather information, Kazu."
"Matsu, got any ideas what happening?" Kazuhiko asked after taking a calming breathe, turning to the hologram as he pulled out his Vongola Gloves. The others all standing up and getting ready for a fight.
(I got about fifty Magicians breaking into the barrier and attacking the allied forces.) Matsu explained as Kazuhiko looked out at the window at cloaked figures started to appear on the ground out of magic circles and started to fire magic attacks at the retaliating allied forces of Angels, Fallen Angels and Devil.
(I figure they wanted to use Gasper-tan's power to buy themselves the time they need to get in but now they are just trying to brute force their way in.)
"Do you know who they are working for?" Yu's dad asked curiously, Matsu shaking her head as she replied
(Afraid not... And there is no sign of a leader turning up at the moment but they are too organized to for this to be some small group.)
"We'll just have to flush one out then." Kazuhiko spoke up, giving a curious look to the leaders as Yu's dad nodded as he spoke
"Yu, Miya can you go help the guards?" Yu and Miya nodded in response, the former activating his Sacred Gear as Sirzechs nodded to Kazuhiko as he added
"Rias, I'd like your peerage to assist as well." Rias nodded in agreement as Kazuhiko activated [Divine Dividing] and Seraphina stretched her dragon wings as Michael added
"Irina, if you would please?"
"Hai Michael-sama!" Irina replied instantly before Azazel nodded to Astrid, Vali and Kalawarner.
[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker] The Boosted Gear called as it appeared on the smirking Vali's left arm, soon manifesting the rest of the dragon themed armour over his body before he jetted outside to start fighting the Magicians. Astrid and Kalawarner moved to join the group, releasing their wings and making everyone realise that Kalawarner now had two sets of wings instead of one.
"Congratulation on getting your second set." Kazuhiko spoke with a smile, Kalawarner giving him a not so chaste kiss before adding
"It's thanks to you, Kazu-kun. Now let's go out there and kick some ass." Kazuhiko gave her a slightly dazed nod before activating [Divine Dividing] as he turned glance at everyone else to ensure they were all ready before he spoke
"Let's go." With that group headed out, Yu and Miya getting help from Seraphina and Kalawarner down to the ground before they started to attack the Magicians.
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"Cloud Bombardment!" Kazuhiko called as he unleashed a barrage of violet coloured flames at a group of Magicians, destroying them in an explosion as he looked around to see the others fighting against the Magicians with relative ease.
Yu, Miya, Xenovia, Kiba and Irina were all on the ground taking advantage of their speed against the Magicians while Koneko was taking advantage of her strength. Rias, Akeno, Kalawarner, Mittelt, Seraphina and Astrid were all in the air like Kazuhiko and dodging while countering with their own magic attacks.
"Heavenly Body Magic: Meteor!" Vali called, golden energy covering his body as he charged at the Magicians. The others stared in surprise as Albion spoke aloud
[Woah. I didn't think a half Devil could use Light magic, let alone use Jellal's magic style.]
"Yeah, I didn't expect that either." Kazuhiko spoke as he threw his hand towards another group of magicians, creating a [Lightning Barrier] to block several magic attacks before letting bolts of the green lightning erupt from the shield and take out the attackers.
"Wonder why Vali picked Jellal of all people to copy" Seraphina thought out-loud from where she flew near Kazuhiko, firing off bolts of plasma.
"Vali-sama has an affinity for Light Magic due to his mother. As for him emulating Jellal... He said that he believed it fit him the best." Astrid explained, one hand guiding a gold coloured magic circle that was firing barrages of ice spear at her targets.
"That's surprising..." Kazuhiko spoke, glancing at the Sekiryuutei who was smashing his way through more Magicians with light based attacks.
{Looks like they are focusing on Gremory.} Metatron spoke, Kazuhiko turning to see Rias having to work harder to dodge magic attacks aimed at her. Kazuhiko shot off towards the redhead as he spoke
"Shi, Clown Crown." The shapeshifting dragon nodded before changing into the long white hooded cloak which grew out to completely cover Kazuhiko and Rias from the light based attacks. Once the attacks ended Kazuhiko turned to the group, getting Shi to return to her natural form as he thrust a ball of cloud flames towards them as he called
"Dragon Shot: Cloud" The beam of magic shot towards the group of Magicians before splitting as if growing into a tree as its branch like limbs continued to multiply till the ground the attack hit left multiple large craters.
[It's a good thing you didn't use as much magic as a normal Dragon Shot.] Albion spoke up surprised, Kazuhiko absently nodding as he made a mental note to test any new magic attacks where it was safe.
"Oi Kaz! Leave some for the rest of us!" Yu shouted from the ground, Kazuhiko shooting the swordsman a glare before Rias asked
"Why'd you save me?"
"Just cause I don't like you doesn't mean I want you dead." Kazuhiko replied as he glanced back to her to see her surprised look before he focused back on fighting the oncoming Magicians.
{Watch out!} Metatron spoke up, Kazuhiko turning to the source of the flare of magic only for a black blur to slam into his body and making him topple towards the ground before he could kick away his attacker and stabilize his movements so he was floating a few feet from the ground.
Floating before him was a man who was dressed in a Victorian grey suit with a cloak and a large scythe that had a serrated blade. The lack of devil wings and the whipping of the wind around the man told Kazuhiko that he was using some sort of wind magic to float before him as the man spoke
"Looks like my mistress was right for me to accompany her..." The man's ash grey hair was slicked back to keep it out of his piercing yellow eyes which glanced around the battlefield as he added
"I, Aeron, will be the one to snuff out your flame, Draphalem, so this Alliance will never happen."
"Over my dead body." Kazuhiko countered with a growl, Shirohime wrapping around his left forearm as if waiting for the command for what she should become.
"That will be happening anyway..." Aeron retort, wind intensifying around him as Kazuhiko covered his hands in [Sky Flames] and charged. Kazuhiko's first punch slammed against a wall of wind, Aeron smirking as he swung his scythe down in retaliation only for Kazuhiko to dodge the slash of wind and fire another blast of [Sky Flames] only for the wind to divert it from hitting Aeron.
'He's using the wind to deflect my magic.' Kazuihko thought as he fired off a bolt of [Lightning Flames] which Aeron dodged and countered with a cannonball blast of wind at the brunet's stomach, winding him, before the flat end of the scythe slammed into his chin senting him flying back into the meeting room.
"Kazu-kun" Gabriel called, Kazuhiko pulling himself back to his feet as he watched Aeron float into the room and bow to a dark skinned woman in an elegant dark blue dress.
"I've brought him, Mistress."
"Kazu-kun." Rias and Seraphina called as they entered the meeting room again, Kazuhiko holding a hand to signal them to stay back as Katerea added
"Let's end this abomination." Aeron nodded as he shot forwards, Shirohime changing into [White-Fang] on instinct so Kazuhiko could block the scythe blade from hitting him only for his eyes to widen as Aeron muttered
"Vaccum Seal."
Grey wind wrapped into a large ball around Kazuhiko, draining the air of it as wind and dark magic from Aeron and Katerea forced the others back from trying to help the brunet.
"What does this have to do with Kazu-kun, Katerea?" Sirzechs asked serious, Katerea smirking amused as she answered
"Well, I should have expected you false Maou to not be able to sense the host of Metatron."
"What?" Sirzechs, Serafall, Grayfia and Rias spoke in shock.
"Metatron..." Michael spoke shocked, his eyes shifting to catch Azazel nodding in understand while Yu's dad and Seraphina were didn't react to the revealation as he asked
"You knew?"
"I guessed as much from what Vali said about the fight with Kokabiel and with what happened a short while ago with the Shinto Faction. But that also means that Rias Gremory was lucky to reincarnate him as he is easily more then eight [Pawns]." Azazel answered, Katerea watching amused as the leaders of the three factions and the Gremory heiress looked shocked.
[Divide] The sound of [Divine Dividing] drew the attention of everyone to see Kazuhiko pressing a hand against the wall of the orb while struggling to hold his breathe still.
{Kazu you have to release the seal...It'll easily cut through this devil's magic and we can deal with the Leaders' reactions later.} Metatron spoke concerned, Kazuhiko mentally nodding as he moved his hands to remove the sealing bangles before using the last of his breathe to speak
"Cas-tiel." The orb exploded as the holy claymore was swung, Kazuhiko managing to remain standing by stabbing the blade into the floor as he gulped down air.
"How can he use that power though...? That power should destroy Devils." Rias asked shocked, Katerea smirking as Metatron answered from her host
{I will explain later.}
"Aeron end this brat now." Katerea spoke with a sneer, Aeron charging only to be surprised as Kazuhiko brought up both [Castiel] and [White-Fang] to easily block the scythe.
Katerea pointed at her hand at Kazuhiko, a magic seal appearing on it, only for Azazel to grab her arm and move it away as he spoke with a smirk "I don't think so."
Azazel proceeded to fling the dusky devil out of the meeting room with a smirk before flying after her as Kazuhiko began his counterattack as he spoke "[Leliel], Divider"
Aeron's eyes widened as [Castiel] disappeared only to be replaced by the eight Chakram that made up [Leliel], barely noticing that the remaining sword Kazuhiko held had cut through the blade of the scythe as he stepped back to dodge two Chakram aiming for his chest before countering with a large blast of wind which he used to escape back into the battlefield outside.
[Let's get after him!] Albion growled, Kazuhiko jetting out of the room after the wind using Devil, closely followed by Rias and Seraphina. Both young women started to fire their own magic, Power of Destruction and Plasma, at ducked and weaved between them before diving at the trio. A ball of wind surrounded Aeron as he batted away both Rias and Seraphina's attacks before [Leliel's] Chakrams cut through and surrounded him, all of them lighting up with [Cloud Flames] as they started to multiply to surround him.
"I will not be stopped by these plebeian means!" Aeron declared, releasing a hurricane force wind around him to stop himself from being surrounded, using his, broken bladed, scythe to unleash a dozen wind slashes at the trio.
"Lightning Barrier!" Kazuhiko countered as he created a small barrier around each Chakram as they moved to intercept and block the attacks from hitting himself, Rias and Seraphina. Once it faded, Kazuhiko's eyes widened slightly at seeing Aeron diving at them as he commanded [Leliel] to give chase. Several of Aeron's vacuum spheres were destroyed by Rias and Seraphina's magic attacks while Kazuihiko created a ball of [Lightning Flames] in his hand as he aimed at Aeron as he shouted back
"Dragon Shot: Lightning!" The green thick laser-like beam shot forwards to meet the attack. The [Hardening] Factor of the [Lightning Flames] made it tougher to break apart or deflect. The green beam blasted through Aeron's shield, the devil barely dodging the attack before two [Lightning] coated Chakram cut into his back and made him scream in pain.
"Hit him, Gremory, Sera!" Kazuhiko called as he got another Chakram to hit into each of Aeron's shoulder blades as Rias fired a large ball of [Power of Destruction] at him while Seraphina fired a beam of plasma as well. The large explosion of the two attacks hitting didn't calm Kazuhiko much, even as he couldn't sense Aeron any more, as he sent more Chakram into the smoke cloud to ensure the fight was finished.
{He's done, Kazu-kun.} Metatron spoke softly, Kazuhiko letting out a breathe of relief as he dismissed [Leliel].
A loud crash drew the trio's attention soon after, spotting Azazel appearing from out of a dust cloud as they flew down to see what was going on.
"...Tch. So you're betraying me under these circumstances, Vali." Azazel spoke as Vali and Katerea moved to land several feet away as the former answered
"That's right, Azazel." Kazuhiko scowled and gave a small signal to Rias and Seraphina to stay back as he landed near Azazel as Katerea continued
"The instant you decided on peace, arrangements were made to invoke the Sacred Gear of the kidnapped half-vampire and begin the terrorist attack. While the plan didn't work out, it still seems that things will go well. The Sekiryuutei ran wild along with me once we saw a good time. It'd be good if we could bury any one of the leaders of the three great powers or the abomination. It was fine if the meeting was broken because of that."
"Well looks like your plans failed even more due to the Shihoryuukou." Azazel spoke amused as he looked over to Kazuhiko, Katerea's eyes momentarily widened as she spotted him before she clenched her fist as Kazuhiko asked
"Shihoryuukou? Justice Dragon Emperor really?"
[That sounds rather fitting for us.] Albion mused as Metatron added
{I like that name as well for us.}
"It's better then her calling you abomination, isn't it?" Azazel retort, Kazuhiko nodding in acceptance as Vali looked amused before Katerea spat out
"Vali, will you kill this insolent brat?"
"My feelings are wavering on what to do. To be honest, I doubt I could find a more worthy rival."
"Geez, I've also lost my edge. For one of my followers to do this..." Azazel retort, laughing at himself as Vali stored the mask of his armour away as the fallen angel asked
"When? When did you decide to do this?"
"I got the offer while I was en-route back to headquarters after Kokabiel was destroyed. Sorry, Azazel. This side seems to be interesting."
"Vali, has the [Welsh Dragon] capitulated to Ophis?" Azazel asked, Kazuhiko frowning as Albion answered the unasked question
[Ophis is a Dragon God with power equal to infinite.]
"No, I'm just cooperating stubbornly. They gave an attractive offer. 'Wouldn't you like to fight against the Asgard?' When they said that, as someone wh wants to test my power, I couldn't decline. Azazel, you dislike the idea of fighting Valhalla, the Asgard, right? You dislike war." Vali answered Azazel, who frowned as he retort
"I told you to 'become strong', but I should have also said 'don't only make factors that will destroy the world'."
"That's unrelated. I just want to fight eternally." Vali countered, Azazel shaking his head as he spoke
"...I see. No, I may have anticipated somehow in my heart that you would leave my side. Since the time we met till now, you wanted to fight with strong people."
"The preparations and information outlet for this were thanks to the Sekiryuutei. It's unusual of you to have left him alone even though you understood his true nature. As a result, you've wrung your own neck." Katerea sneered at Azazel, who gave a bitter smile while Kazuhiko snorted as he shot back
"You seem to forget that your people failed to capture and use Gasper-san's power against us and most of your fighters have been dealt with by the others."
"I suppose a proper introduction should be made. My real name is Vali... Vali Lucifer" Vali spoke as he spread out eight devil wings from his back, Kazuhiko looking surprised at hearing that as his rival continued
"I'm a descendant of the previous generation's Maou Lucifer who died. However, I'm a child of mixed blood born from a father who was the old Maou's grandson and a human mother who was a Light affinity Magician. I obtained the [Welsh Dragon's] Sacred Gear because I'm half human. It was just by chance. However, I, who is a true blood relative of Lucifer and is also the [Welsh Dragon], was born. If there really is such a thing as fate and miracles I may be one of that along with you, Yuuki Kazuhiko... Just joking."
"No way..." Rias spoke from where she stood several paces behind, Azazel nodding as he answered
"Its true. If there is such a ridiculous existence, it's these two. Both have the potential to become the strongest hosts of the Heavenly Dragons amongst those I knew in the past and present and probably of all time as well."
"Have you resolved yourself, Azazel?" Katerea asked with a sneer, releasing an aura of killing intent that put the others on guard as Azazel asked
"...Tch, that volume of aura that swelled up earlier, what did you get from that bastard Ophis?"
"Yes, he who is the dragon that possesses infinite power. For the sake of the world's reformation, I borrowed a little of his power. Thanks to that I can fight against you. There's even a chance that I can beat Sirzechs and Michael. They're such foolish Governors. So are you." Katerea responded with a smile.
"...So I am. I may be foolish. I can't do anything without Shemhazai. I'm just a Sacred Gear enthusiast. But you know, do you really think to the extent that Sirzechs and Michael are idiots? At least they're far superior then someone mediocre like you." Azazel countered making Katerea's face twist in rage as she snapped back in a strong tone
"What nonsense! Very well, I'll deal the finishing blow right here and now. I will destroy you, the Governor of the Fallen Angels, as the first step of the creation of a new world!"
Azazel looked pleased as he moved to pull a dagger from his pocket as Katerea spoke surprised "That's..."
"...I have gone beyond being a Sacred Gear enthusiast. I also produce them myself. I've built replicas. Well, almost all of them are garbage. God, the one who developed the Sacred Gears, was amazing. That's the only thing I respect him for. However, they're incomplete. It's because God and Maou died while leaving behind 'bugs' which can just upset the world's balance like the [Longinus] and [Balance Breaker]. Well, that's why Sacred Gears are interesting though."
"Be at peace of mind. Things like Sacred Gears absolutely won't be made in the new world. Even without such things, the world functions. Eventually, we'll make Northern Europe's Odin move as well and then the world will have to change." Katerea countered, only for Azazel to spit out with a complacent smile
"The more I hear the more I feel like vomiting at your goals. Valhalla? The Earth Gods? So you intend to snatch everything through Odin from the side. Rather then that, the person who steals my pleasure... can go and disappear."
The dagger the Governor held started to change shape, parts separating and light gushing out as Katerea spoke shocked "I-Impossible! Azazel, you!"
"Balance Break...!" Azazel uttered, everyone around being momentarily blinded by a bright flash of light which faded to reveal Azazel now wearing gold plate armour that imitated dragon, his twelve jet black wings unfolding from his back.
"I studied the [Welsh Dragon] and other dragon-series Sacred Gears and produced this, my masterpiece artificial Sacred Gear. This is [Downfall Dragon Spear], in its pseudo-Balance Breaker state [Downfall Dragon Spear Armour]." Azazel spoke, Kazuhiko feeling Metatron's shock as she spoke
{I did not think this was possible...Oh Father.}
[That's not a true Balance Breaker, Kazu] Albion added before the brunet got the wrong idea as he asked
'What do you mean Albion?'
[He made the Sacred Gear go into a Burst state and did a forced awakening. A kind of running out of control form. The Sacred Gear will break after a battle with that. Does he intend to use that so-called artificial Sacred Gear as a disposible?] Albion answered, the latter Kazuhiko knew was the dragon asking himself before he was broken from any potential musing by Vali's laughing
"Hahaha! As expected of Azazel! You really are incredible!"
"Vali, I'd also like to be your opponent, but... Well, please get along with the [Justice Dragon]" Azazel spoke, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he keeping a wary eye on Vali who replied
"Fine. But, fighting with Azazel seems like it would be equally fun."
"It's based on a Dragon endowed with power, right?" Vali added, Azazel slowly nodding as he answered
"Yeah, I just sealed the [Gigantis Dragon] Fafnir in this artificial Sacred Gear. I copied it from the Sacred Gears of the two Heavenly Dragons: the [Welsh Dragon] and [Vanishing Dragon]. I've yet to see if it succeeded or not."
'When did he get the chance to do that?' Kazuhiko thought surprised, Albion frowning as he muttered
[Probably during those contracts he had you do. Fafnir's one of the [Five Great Dragon-King]. Azazel mentioned Vritra the other day right? Those two plus [Chaos Karma Dragon], Tiamat, the [Mischievous Dragon], Yu-Long, and the [Sleeping Dragon], Midgardsormr are the five although it use to be six.]
{Vrtira was eliminated long ago and sealed in multiple Sacred Gears. I wasn't aware that Fafnir was sealed though so Azazel must have made a deal.} Metatron added thoughtfully, Kazuhiko mentally nodding as he thanked Michael for having the foresight to expect he would have other dragon opponents and giving him Ascalon just in case.
"Azazel! Even though you possess that much power, you!" Katerea shouted, Azazel smirking as he countered
"Katerea, you yourself said that you made a pact with the [Uroboros Dragon]."
"...The research of Sacred Gears shouldn't have developed to that extent..." Katerea rebuked shocked before Azazel added
"From that look, it seems that the group that betrayed my organisation took out some of the Sacred Gear research. However, it's pointless. Only I and Shemhazai know a portion close to the truth."
A bluish-black aura covered Katerea's body as she clicked her tongue and shouted "I am one who is descended from the great true Leviathan! I won't lose to an annoying fallen angel like you!"
Azazel smirked as he made a beckoning gesture with a hand as he retorted "Come."
"Don't look down on me!" Katerea roared as she shot towards Azazel only to be stopped by the light spear that the latter now held which made fresh blood gush from her body from the large cut like wound she had sustained over her torso. Katerea staggered back before feebly dropping to her knees on the spot, the ground gouged in front and behind her in line with the attack Azazel had used.
"It isn't over!" Katerea growled out as she changed her arm into a large tentacle and wrapped it around Azazel's left arm, soon followed by an odd pattern emerging over her body.
"That's a self-destruct technique formula" Rias spoke up shocked, Kazuhiko surprised as he started to gather his magic as Azazel tried to tear the tentacle away to no avail.
"Azazel! Even if you or the abomination try to kill me while in this state, it's useless! Now that you're connected with me, this strong magic will also activate and kill you too when I die!" Katerea screeched, Azazel arching an eyebrow as he countered
"So you'll deal great damage to me with self-sacrifice resolution. It's a tawdry way of thinking but the result is an enormous reason."
"Kazu-san, Sera-san, let's get back. As it is, we'll get caught up in the blast!" Rias called, Kazuhiko created a ball of [Rain Flames] which he shot at Katerea only for a ball of Darkness Magic from Vali intercepting it as he spoke
"Sorry, you shouldn't be interfering on such an interesting fight."
Kazuhiko scowled as he extinguished his flames, taking note that Azazel was trying to cut the tentacle with his light spear only to fail as Katerea retort smugly "That tentacle is specially made to absorb my life. It won't break from that pathetic spear."
Azazel shrugged his shoulders in response before cutting his arm off above where the tentacle had hold of.
'He cut his arm off instead...' Kazuhiko thought shocked along with the others around him as Katerea exclaimed
"I? You cut off your own arm!?"
"I'll give you an arm at least." Azazel retorted as he threw his light spear and pierced Katerea's stomach. Her body blowing up and turning into dust as Azazel's armour released, clicking his tongue as he added
"Tch. So this is the limit of an artificial Sacred Gear. There's still much room for improvement... As long as the core jewel is safe, I can remake it again. I'll have you keep me company a little while longer, [Gigantis Dragon-kun] Fafnir." Azazel lightly kissed the jewel he held in his hand as Kazuhiko eyed the missing arm
'Do you think its possible for [Sun Flames] to regrow that?'
[Not sure. It's not like we tested the limit that [Sun Flames] work at beyond light injuries.] Albion answered as they turned to the floating Vali as Metatron added
{Testing such a thing would be difficult as well, Kazu-kun}
"As expected of Azazel. However, your armour has been released. So your artificial Sacred Gears still require more study." Vali spoke, Azazel pointing at him as he replied
"Now then, Vali. What will you do? Shall I go at it again? Even if I have no armour and am one-handed, I can fight with you adequately." Azazel made a spear of light appear in his hand, pointing it at Vali as Kazuhiko spoke up as he walked forwards
"Leave him to me, Azazel." Vali smirked as he turned to the brunet and asked with a chuckle
"Don't you think that destiny is great?" Kazuhiko scowled at that, even as Vali continued speaking
"On the one hand, there is me: a Maou with a Legendary Dragon and on the other is you: Draphalem with both an Archangel and a Legendary Dragon. Say what you like but it seems that fate has seen fit to give me a suitable rival."
"You know, I investigated you a little. Your father is an office worker and your mother abandoned you for a foreign younger man. How you were nearly killed when you were younger by a psychotic woman with red hair. Your blood relatives on both sides are completely ordinary; no ability-users or practitioners who possessed power among your ancestors. And, of course, your ancestors had nothing to do with devils or angels either." Kazuhiko clenched his hands at being reminded about his mother, Rias looking shocked at hearing that while Seraphina was glaring at Vali.
"It would have been boring if not for you housing Metatron's Sacred Gear as well as Albion's and the event Rias Gremory assisted in that made you a Draphalem." Vali spoke, taking a moment to think before smirking as he added
"How about this kind of setting to make things more interesting? You can become an avenger! I'll kill your parents." Kazuhiko froze at hearing Vali say that, his eyes narrowing dangerously as his rival continued regardless
"If I do that, your personal history will become more interesting. If your parents are killed by someone like me, don't you think you'll be able to openly devote yourself to getting stronger? Yeah, I'll do that. After all, your father will, from now on as well live ordinarily, grow old ordinarily and die ordinarily even though he knows about our world. The settling I spoke of is much more brilliant, isn't it?"
A sound of loud explosion filled the air, Kazuhiko's gaze turning towards the direction of his home as Matsu spoke up to him (Someone just blew up your house... I got your Tou-san out of there before it happened)
{He must be stopped for trying something so dispicable.} Metatron spoke seriously, Kazuhiko mentally nodding as Albion growled out
[Kick his ass with that, Kazu.] Kazuhiko nodded at hearing that recalling the talk he had with the dragon before the meeting.
[When I helped with your reincarnation, I took the change into part Dragon as a deal made between us that I can do to help unlock extra powers: specificially a limited use of my [Balance Breaker].] Albion explained as Kazuhiko frowned before asking
'Why didn't you tell me before?'
[I didn't want you to become reliant on it, plus you had enough things you were working on between your other powers. If worst had came to it I would have told you when you needed it before now. After all, it wouldn't do losing such a promising host this early on.] Albion's smirk made Kazuhiko chuckle at hearing that, nodding in understanding.
(Frontline - Pillar)
"I'm going to kill you, you bastard. Having one of your cronies attacking my Tou-san like that now." Kazuhiko growled in a low tone, his hands shaking in suppressed rage before surprising those around at what he growled next as his white aura flared brighter. Vali blinked in surprise at the explosion himself, not having ordered anyone to do such a thing, before a smirk slowly grew on his face at seeing the power radiate off of Kazuhiko as he growled.
"[Balance Break]"
[Vanishing Dragon Scale Mail] A shockwave flared out from where Kazuhiko stood, Seraphina and Rias digging their feet in to avoid being thrown back as the brunet was encased in white dragonic armour with blue jewels on the back of each hand, knee and a large one set on his chest piece. Vali grinning as his helmet formed around his head as Albion spoke up
[Remember you only have limited time with this form, Kazu. Don't waste it. Ddraig also says his host didn't order anything of the sort.]
'Right.' Kazuhiko thought as he shot forwards Vali, rearing his fist back as [Lightning Flames] sparking into life around it. The red clad young man smirked under his helmet, yellow light magic gathering around his fists in eagerness as he spoke
"Look Ddraig. Yuuki Kazuhiko's power went up by an incomparable amount. The plain and simple reason called rage was the trigger, but this is... Hahaha, what a dragon's surge." A shock wave erupted from where the two fists met each other, neither gaining the advantage as the two dragons roared to activate their powers.
[Divide!]
[Boost!]
Kazuhiko's other fist lashed out first, slamming into Vali's gut and launching him back. Vali righted himself easily in the air, only for his eyes to widen as Kazuhiko appeared in front of him a roundhouse kick in action aimed at Vali's head. The host of the Red Dragon ducked under the attack before firing off a retaliatory light infused punch which missed from the burst of [Sky Flames] - Kazuhiko's hands released - moved the brunet out of the way.
"Heavenly Body Magic: Meteor!" Vali called, shooting towards Kazuhiko with is body encased in light magic, the brunet encasing his own body in [Sky Flames] as he avoided the tackle. The two clashed several times in the air before they parted, Vali smirking as he flew higher into the air before taking aim as he spoke his next spell.
"Heavenly Body Magic: Altairis!"
Kazuhiko's eyes widened at hearing the spell, dispersing his [Sky Flames] before gathering a ball of [Storm Flames] in his hand as he countered "Dragon Shot: Storm!"
The two attacks collided in the middle, drawing the attention of other fighters from their own battles to watch the two dragons clash, the pair appearing to be on even ground until Vali's gauntlet gave off an familiar call.
[Boost!] The dense ball, with glittering light within, of Altairis grew larger with the surge of power Vali gained, Kazuhiko gritting his teeth as he pushed more power into his beam as he countered the power up.
[Divide!]
Kazuhiko frowned in concentration as he started to create a ball of [Cloud Flames] in his other hand, letting a grumble out about how he needed to learn to dual cast his magic before he called "Cloud Dragon!"
The violet dragon shot towards Vali as the pair continued their stalemate, the silvernet stopped focusing on [Altairis] before switching to [Meteor] and diving. The large cloud of smoke from the explosion of the met attacks aided Vali in dodging Kazu's [Cloud Dragon], bursting out of the cloud and hitting Kazuhiko before the brunet could react.
Vali's eyes widened as his fist went through the [Mist Clone] of Kazuhiko, glancing around for his rival before being surprised by a [Rain Flame] covered fist slamming into his face as Kazuhiko appeared out behind him with [Mist Flames] dissipating from his body. Vali's helmet cracked as he was flung into the school building, smashing through the wall into the classroom as Kazuhiko created a ball of orange energy as he fired his next spell.
"Dragon's Harmonic Roar!" The blast of [Harmony] rich [Sky Flames] slammed into Vali's armoured body, large parts of it turning to stone along with most of the classroom around him. Kazuhiko took a moment to regain his breathe, only for his eyes to widen as Vali started to laugh in his stone armour.
"Hahahaha... This is so much fun!" Vali chuckled as his armour started to crack and shatter, each piece reforming moments after till he was standing in perfect armour as he continued "And to think I'm only using the light side of my magic."
"Hmph... So you can use that side of Jellal's power as well." Kazuhiko replied, taking a ready stance as a mass of black darkness erupted from Vali's body.
"Let's see shall we... Dark Grab!" Kazuhiko flew back to avoid the dozen dark-coloured arms to appear from the ground and walls, Vali following up with a mass of darkness in his hand as he declared his next spell.
"Dark Mass!" Vali shot the ball at Kazuhiko, watching it expand before transitioning into multiple tentacle-like entities that rush towards Kazuhiko who pointed a ball of [Cloud Flames] as he retaliated as he declared "Cloud Bombardment!"
The two attacks clashed with destructive force that destroyed the classroom between them. Kazuhiko frowned at the smoke that was obscuring his vision before Vali burst out with darkness covering his hands as he smashed a punch into Kazuihko's chest, sending him tumbling towards the ground until he used [Sky Flames] to help him land on his feet.
"Kaz!" Yu called, Kazuhiko glancing over to his friend, Miya, Kiba, Xenovia and Irina approaching as he spoke "Stay back. This is my fight."
[Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost!] Kazuhiko heard as he turned towards the sky seeing Vali floating high above with draconic wings extended.
"Heavenly Body Magic: Grand Chariot!" Vali called from the sky, Kazuhiko scowling as he shot several feet into the air as he brought his hands forwards as he countered.
"Zero Point Breakthrough!" The hundreds of lights from Vali's attack were caught in the vacuum grip of Kazuhiko's technique, drawing into a single point between his hands as he absorbed the magic used. The brunet noticed Vali diving towards him, whose hands covered in darkness, and separated his hands once he had finished, flaring [Sky Flames] over his hands as he charged upwards to avoid the others getting drawn into the battle.
[Divide! Divide!] Kazuhiko mentally thanked Albion for the assistance in re-balancing the fight as he clashed with Vali, gauntlets cracking from the force as they smashed into each other. Their free hands soon acted, both striking at the jewel set on the other's chests and shattering the armour and jewel, even as they were flung away from each other.
Neither noticed the jagged emerald shards that pierced the cyan energy of the left wing of Kazuhiko's Sacred Gear or the sapphire shards that had pierced the jewel of Vali's right gauntlet until a body racking pain coursed through them. Both young men let out a roar of pain as they dropped from the air, auras of red and white whipping up around their bodies as if the two colours were battling.
"Ugaaaaaaaaa!" Kazuhiko and Vali roared as the pair tried to get back up, red aura flaring from Kazuhiko's left wing while white aura surged from Vali's right gauntlet.
[Shit... Ddraig's power...] Albion growled in pain, realising that the last exchange between his host as his rival's host had caused a piece of Ddraig's power to enter his Sacred Gear.
{Kazu-kun use your [Sky Flames] to make the assimilation easier and focus your will on what you want.} Metatron called, Kazuhiko gritting his teeth as he encased his body in the orange flames and feeling the pain lessen slightly due to the [Harmony] factor they contained.
Soon Vali was covered in swirling light and darkness magic as he fought to gain control of the accidental power before both auras dispersed as the two dragons called.
[Vanishing Dragon Power is taken!]
[Welsh Dragon Power is taken!]
The two dragon users staggered back to their feet, Vali's right gauntlet now pure white with a blue jewel set into it while Kazuhiko's left wing was now red with green energy.
"Heh... so it seems we have a portion of each other's power now." Kazuhiko muttered breathily as he glanced back at his new addition, Vali nodding as he looked down at his new gauntlet and retort
"This is unexpected..."
"Hmm, guess I should come up with a name for this. How about [Divine Booster]?" Kazuhiko asked, Albion snorting as he retort aloud.
[As good as anything else I can come up with.]
"So this would be the [Dividing Gear] then?" Vali asked with an amused look as he held up his white gauntlet as Ddraig spoke impressed
[Hm. Looks like both our hosts are impossible, Albion.]
[Yes... They both instinctively nudged the [System] to achieve this although their lifespans have only been slightly shortened.] Albion replied, unnoticed by their hosts as they dismissed their newly acquired powers and repaired their Scale Mails as Vali grinned eagerly.
"Let us start again then, Yuuki Kazuhiko." Vali spoke, taking a battle stance which Kazuhiko soon readied himself before they charged at each other.
"Those two are scary, still being ready to fight even after what just happened... If I didn't know Kazu, even a little, I would say he was a battle maniac like Vali." Azazel spoke as he stood with the other leaders, Sirzechs and Michael sharing a concerned look before Gabriel spoke up with a soft smile.
"No. I think Kazuhiko-kun wants to ensure peace between us and as long as the Sekiryuutei is here that peace is threatened. It's really rather noble of him." Serafall nodded in agreement as they watched Kazuhiko and Vali clash in the middle with a flurry of punches and kicks from both of them.
Kazuhiko jumped back first, deciding he needed to end this quickly as he held his hand out to the side as he mentally called 'Metatron, Ascalon now!'
{Right.} Metatron replied, the dragon slaying sword appearing in the brunet's hand in a burst of gold light before igniting the blade in [Sun Flames] as he improved the efficiency of the dragon-slaying aura it contained before releasing it in one large slash of Ascalon.
[Vali that sword has dragon slayer properties!] Ddraig warned before Vali took to the sky again, Kazuhiko quick to follow him as he activated [Divine Dividing].
[Divide! Divide! Divide! Divide!]
[Boost! Boost! Boost!]
Vali grimaced as he replaced his lost power, keeping an eye on Kazuhiko as he rocketed towards him with Ascalon in hand and sky flames spewing from his wings. The brunet easily getting into range as he swung the sword, Vali throwing his arms up to protect only to hear "Early Summer Rain!"
Vali was sent flying as most of his armour shattered, only realising that Kazuhiko had switched the hand held his sword as the cut on his chest spurted blood as he dropped towards the ground.
"Ddraig, do you think he's worthy enough to show the Sekiryuutei's [Juggernaut Drive] if its the current Yuuki Kazuhiko?" Vali asked as he picked himself up, Ddriag quick to respond.
[Vali, it's not a good choice in this place. If you recklessly enter [Juggernaut Drive], Albion's curse may be removed.]
'Albion's curse...' Kazuhiko thought to himself as Vali retorted confidently "It'll all work out, Albion. [I, who am about to awaken...]"
[Don't act rashly, Vali! Is it your desire to be at the mercy of my power!?]
[Kazu stop him!] Albion snapped out after Ddraig's outburst, Kazuhiko diving to attack Vali only for a pair of people to drop down. One was a young man wearing military armour that fitted in with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms while the other was young woman with red-brown chest length hair dressed in Greek armour with a short sword and circle shield.
The woman deflected Kazuhiko's sword strike with her shield, making herself skid across the ground from the recoil and Kazuhiko frown as he jumped back as the male spoke cheerfully "Vali, we've come for you."
The female looked concerned back at Vali while keeping a wary eye on Kazuhiko as she asked "Are you well, Vali?"
"I'm fine, Sofia. Bikou, what have you come for?" Vali replied as he held off a grimace from the wound of Ascalon.
"Isn't that cruel? We made a long journey and came all the way to this island country because our partner is in a pinch, you know? The other guys were making a fuss at headquarters, you know?" Bikou started with a mock pout, Sofia rolling her eyes as she retort sternly "We're joining together to fight the northern country gods and you were supposed to flee and return right away if the mission failed. Katerea failed to assassinate Michael, Azazel and Lucifer and that means your observation role is also over. Come back with us, Vali."
"...I see, so it's already time." Vali mused to himself, Kazuhiko scowling as he asked "Who the hell are you two?"
"He's the descendant of the Victorious Fighting Buddha, Son Goku." Sofia answered while pointing to Bikou before she continued "I am Sofia, daughter of Athena."
"Nice to meet you, Hakuryuukou." Bikou casually greeted, spinning his staff around before piercing it into the ground and making a black darkness spread over the ground. The trio, Vali, Bikou and Sofia, sunk into the ground, Kazuhiko getting ready to stop them only for Albion to speak up.
[You have nearly reached the limit, Kazu. It looks like we'll have to let them go for now.] Moments after Albion had finished, Kazuhiko's scale mail released and making him hit with intense fatigue as Metatron added {When you properly unlock Albion's Balance Breaker you should be able increase the amount of time that it can be active.}
"I as the Sekiryuutei was occupied by the blood relative of the old Maou. The enemy isn't just angels, fallen angels and devils. Eventually we'll fight again, but at that time it will be even more intense. We'll each get stronger..." Vali spoke before he finally vanished into the darkness with his two allies.
...
Kazuhiko sighed in relief as he collapsed against the side of the school, petting Shirohime while watching the armies of the three biblical powers cleaning up the battlefield as his friends approached.
"Glad to see you're all alright." Kazuhiko spoke up with a tired smile, Yu smirking as he replied "We're alright. Didn't have as hard a fight as you did."
"Kazu-kun!" Kalawarner and Seraphina called as they glomped onto him, Kazuhiko hugging the two back as he replied "Hey, I'm fine. Just drained and sore from the battles."
"I'm sorry for the trouble Vali-san caused you. I never thought he would betray us." Astrid spoke up, Kazuhiko offering her a reassuring smile as he replied "It's alright. You couldn't have known what he was planning to do, Astrid-san."
Seraphina and Kalawarner backed off once they were sure he was safe, the latter nudging Xenovia into falling onto Kazuhiko soon after. Seraphina gave the fallen angel a scowl which barely held as she saw the concern the blue haired former exorcist had for her boyfriend as they both stood back up.
"Thank you, Kazuhiko-kun, for your actions today." Kazuhiko turned to Gabriel and Michael approaching with Azazel and Sirzechs several steps behind as the female angel spoke, bowing at the waist to him as he replied embarrassed as he waved her off "It's nothing Gabriel-sama, I wanted peace as well."
"I'd also like to thank you for taking care of Metatron-san, you are a good host for her power." Michael spoke with a kind smile, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding before the leader of Heaven turned towards the Sirzechs and Azazel as he addressed them "Then, I'll return to heaven at once. I'll come back immediately so we'll conclude the formal peace agreement at that time as well as the countermeasures against the [Khaos Brigade]."
"...Michael-sama." Kazuhiko spoke up after a moment of thought and glancing to Xenovia as the archangel asked with a smile "What is it, Yuuki Kazuhiko-san?"
"I was wondering if it was possible to allow Xenovia-san to pray to God without the [System] giving her damage. She and Argento Asia-san both still wish to pray and Asia-san feels bad at times when Xenovia-san gets hurt when she tries to join in." Kazuhiko explained, not noticing Xenovia's look of awe at him as Michael gave a small laugh and nodded.
"I understand. It it's only one person, I may be able to do something about it. She is already devils and can't get near church headquarters. Xenovia, let me ask you. You know God is absent, right? Even so, will you still pray?" Michael asked Xenovia who nodded feverently as she answered "Yes, I want to give thanks to the Lord... to Michael-sama."
Michael smiled at her response before nodding as he spoke "Very well. I'll do that right away when I return to headquarters. Fufufu, it should be fine if there are only one devil who doesn't receive damage when praying. How interesting."
Xenovia's eyes teared up as she looked at Kazuhiko who smiled back at her before she cried as she hugged him tightly "Kazu-sama, thank you."
"Michael-sama, about the aforementioned matter, please do as you said." Kiba requested to Michael, the angel nodding as he replied "Following your advice, I swear on the Holy-Demonic Sword you gave us that I will not allow the Holy Sword research to produce any more victims. It was a huge error for us to flatly reject important believers to this extent."
"Good for you, Kiba." Kazuhiko spoke with a nod, Kiba smiling as he replied "Thank you, Kazu-kun."
"Michael, I'll leave the explaining to the Valhalla guys to you. Since it would be problematic for me to move imprudently. Afterwards, you'll have to convey what happened today to Mt. Sumeru as well." Azazel spoke after he and Michael had watched the exchange between the two devils, Michael nodding as he replied "Yeah, since there would be no persuasive power if either the Governor of the fallen angels or the Maou explained, I'll have to tell them. I'm accustomed to reporting to [God], after all."
"Irina, I will let you stay here with your friends for now to help co-ordinate things here. Yuuki Kazuhiko-san, I will wish to meet with you once things calm down." Michael added, Irina nodding thankfully before Michael, Gabriel and the other Angels flew to heaven.
Once they were gone, Azazel turned to the Fallen Angel troops and declared "I have chosen peace. The Fallen Angels won't fight with the Angels and Devils at all from now on. Those who are dissatisfied with this may leave. However, I'll kill you without reservation the next time we meet. Only those who want to follow come with me."
[We will live fot the sake of Governor Azazel till the day we die!] The Fallen Angels roared, Azazel expressing his gratitude with a small "Thank you."
The Fallen Angels deployed magic circles and returned back to their base, Astrid giving Kazuhiko a farewell nod before teleporting herself as well. The Devil troops were finishing up with the cleaning up before they teleported away with magic circles.
"I'll leave the cleaning up to Sirzechs. I'm tired, so I'm heading back." Azazel spoke as he headed towards the school gate, stopping after only a few steps at remembering something as he turned back to everyone as he added "That's right, Shihoryuukou. Since I plan to stay here for a little while, I'll help that [Bishop] of Rias Gremory. Because I can't stand it to see a Sacred Gear which can't be controlled."
"Right." Kazuhiko replied with a raised eyebrow, Azazel smiling as he muttered to himself "For the white it's family. For the red it's power. Either one is so purely simple that it's shocking."
With that Azazel left while whistling.
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Author's Note
This chapter is longer mainly cause I couldn't settle on where to cut off one chapter and start another. I had always wondered why there wasn't an official mediator for the treaty meeting seeing as it makes sense to have someone neutral there in case of a argument breaking out. Also the keeping God being dead out of the meeting is because I can see they would only keep that information to the leaders and as Rias' peerage didn't hear about it from Kokabiel there's no need to let it spill now.
Yes, Vali Lucifer is using Jellal's magic style and the reason is cause he is like Jellal in that he starts off as a villain and later on becomes an ally. The fight between him and Kazuhiko I wanted to be between two fairly balanced fighters along with being very destructive.
Anyway, hope you enjoy the chapter.