"" - Speech
'' - Thought
[] - Ddraig/ Dragons
{} - Sparda
"" - Isa
{} - Masayuki
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"Akeno, I would like to talk to you." Yukio heard Barakiel speak as he headed back upstairs from having to grab the tea set for his sister and aunt.
"Don't casually call my name." Akeno countered in a sharp, cold tone with an unpleasant look on her face.
"…What is the meaning of this, that you are seeing the Sekiryuutei?" Barakiel asked, Yukio frowning only to be surprised by the voice that spoke next. {What's wrong with her seeing my son? It is her life after all.}
"That's right. I can make my own choices. Why do I have to have you comment about this?" Akeno added, Barakiel levelling a glare at the Shinigami turned Zanpakuto spirit as he retorted "I have heard the rumours that he is a shameless, violent dragon that fights eating women's b-breasts as his energy source. And he has another name called Seishinryuutei as well."
{That first part is more Ddraig then my son.} Masayuki shot back annoyed.
[Kukuku. Partner, looks like we're getting known for a good thing.] Ddraig chuckled, Yukio's eye twitching as Barakiel continued "I'm worried about you. I'm worried that you are... receiving embarrassing treatments."
"Don't talk about Yukio-kun like that. He's a kind and dependable man who deserves as much love as he can get. So you judge people by rumours and gossip. You are the worst. Like I thought, I can't do something like... forgiving you..." Akeno shot back, Masayuki resting a hand on her shoulder as he added {And I thank you, Rias and the others for what you've been doing to show him that.}
"I'm saying this as a father..." Barakiel countered, Akeno quick to talk over him "Don't act like a father! Then why didn't you come for me back then!? The one who left Kaa-sama to die without helping was you!"
Barakiel became silent at hearing that Akeno's gaze turning to meet Yukio's before she asked "Yukio-kun... Were you listening?"
Yukio stepped forwards with a slight nod, noticing Barakiel's rage at seeing him and cringed as the man shouted "Ngh! Shameless! For a man to be eavesdropping! Like I thought, the rumours about you targeting woman's breasts are true! I won't let you eat my daughter's breasts, damn Seishinryuutei! I won't allow you to see e-each other!"
Yukio and Masayuki glared in sync, the similarity even more visible, as Barakiel's fingers sparked with holy lightning as the older Hosokawa spoke {You damn fool.}
Amonusen appeared in Masayuki's hand as Akeno moved to stand in between Barakiel and Yukio, hugging the latter protectively as she screamed "Don't touch him. Please don't take away this person from me. He is someone who is necessary for me… That's why disappear from here! You are not my father!"
Barakiel stopped his holy lightning and closed his eyes as he spoke "...Sorry."
{You should leave now.} Masayuki demanded, Barakiel nodding faintly before leaving the room.
"Akeno-san..." Yukio spoke softly, returning Akeno's hug which she tightened as she whispered to him "I beg you. Don't say anything... Let me stay like this for a short while. Please, Yukio..."
"Alright." Yukio spoke with a soft smile, seeing his father giving an approving nod before he disappeared, his last words only audible to the silvernet {Take good care of her... She's in a fragile state.}
...
In another room of the Hosokawa household saw Keiko facing her aunt, Reika. The older of the pair calmly sitting and drinking tea while the younger warily looked at her before asking "What are you doing here?"
"Is it wrong for me to want to see family?" Reika asked cooly, Keiko frowning as she answered "You never visited before and it's not like you'd willingly leave Soul Society unless its for a mission or something important. Hell, you only healed Yukio-kun when he was seriously injured under uncle's training. If I hadn't picked up on the healing magic from Kaa-san, he would have alot of scars on his body."
"He needed to be trained to harness his power so he didn't accidentally destroy anything like when he accidentally released a burst." Reika dismissively countered, Keiko flaring her reiatsu in anger as she retorted "He was five, no child can control their reiatsu at that age!"
Reika sipped at her in silence, mentally acceding the point her niece made but it had been the decision of the Head of their family. Keiko frowned at the woman as she made no move to answer her original question, turning and leaving the room and Reika to her own thoughts.
...
"Thank you." One of the fans gushed as Scale Mailed Yukio shook their hand with a smile on his face, moving onto doing the autograph next as he looked at the large line behind them. He, along with the other members of the Gremory group, were participating in the event in the Underworld sponsered by the house of Gremory. It was about the anime that had been started up and Yukio found himself in awe at the amount of kids wanting his autograph.
"Spirit Knight Dragon! Do your best!" Some would say to him, Yukio giving them his thanks as he caught Rias' smile as he glanced to her before a young boy in front of her called "Spirit Princess!"
Kiba had a lot of women lining up to meet with him due to his role of [Darkness Knight Fang] who was the leader of the enemies and dressed in chivalrous armour. Koneko was also wearing a cute beast costume with many lolicons lining up to meet with her, her role in the show being [Hellcat-chan] who was on the good side with.
The autograph session finished soon after and they returned to the dressing room they were using, the event being a success as Yukio deactivated his armour with a sigh.
"Yukio-sama, thank you for the hard work especially while your still injured" Ravel spoke as they approached him, Yukio offering a friendly smile back as he replied "It's fine, Ravel, I just have to avoid using my Shinigami powers. Thank you for the towel."
Yukio accepted the towel from the blonde, wiping over his face as he recalled that his aunt had said that his recovery was slow but expected and that as long as he didn't use any Reiatsu he shouldn't have any problems with his spirit chain fixing itself.
Ravel had came to help out the moment that she heard that Yukio and the others would be participating in an event in the Underworld. The blonde's cheeks red as she replied "T-This is also part of my training! And I think giving dreams to the children of the Underworld is a wonderful job. That is why I am helping! I-It's not like I'm doing this for Yukio-sama and the Gremory group!"
[Adorable Tsundere...] Ddraig perversely chuckled, Yukio trying to ignore the comment as he scratched his cheek in confusion of the blonde's attitude before speaking up "I think that giving dreams to kids is a great thing to do."
"All the children have their heads full about you." Ravel retorted, Yukio smiling as he nodded, "Yeah. They came to shake my hand very seriously. So I felt that I need to protect their dreams seriously as well."
"Yukio, it's about time to return to the human World." Rias spoke as she entered the dressing room, Yukio remembering what they had to do as he replied "Ah, that's right. Today we have to guard Odin-dono after this."
Odin had been asking for impossible things since his arrival, going to Oppai-pubs, hitting on girls that were walkign the streets and doing whatever he wanted. Rossweisse had been hitting the Elder God on the head with a fan in an attempt to repromand him with little effect.
"Yes, we need to return quickly. Good work to you as well, Ravel. Thank you for today." Rias spoke as she turned to the blonde, Ravel's cheeks turning red as she replied "T-That's all right, this is all for my learning."
"Then, see you next time." Yukio added as Ravel nodded as she replied "Yes, please call me for the next event. If you n-need me then I will definitely help you out."
With that the pair returned to the human world with the others of their group.
...
Yukio, Kiba and Gasper were taking the time to practice battling after having been dragged around by Odin for his tour of Japan. Yukio was in his Balance Breaker armour and holding Rebellion, chasing after Kiba to get use to using the thrusters on his back while he couldn't use his Sonido.
[Boost x 10] Yukio caught up to Kiba with the additional power up as they clashed blades against each other, holy-demonic sword verses Rebellion. The pair managed to keep up with each other due to their own unique training in swordsmanship, even as Kiba continued to speed up and aim to use the pommel against Yukio's helmet.
Kiba jumped back and Yukio was surprised to be unable to got after him as he noticed his foot frozen to the ground as Kiba commented "It's the holy-demonic sword of Ice."
'Trying to shock me through my armour.' Yukio thought as Kiba summoned another sword, this one covered in electricity and charged. Yukio smirking in his helmet as he decided to show off a bit and a pair of red dragon-wings erupted out of his back, a small bone white claw set in the middle of both wings like a Pteranodon and the membrane was pitch black like his original devil wings. They were a result from his [Hollow Juggernaut Drive] and while he hadn't learn to fly with them properly, Yukio could still move them easy enough.
Yukio moved his wings so that the claws could grasp hold of Kiba's hands, stopping his attack as Yukio smirked "Your guard is down!"
Yukio threw his free fist into Kiba's stomach only for the blond [Knight] to make a blade appear from his right foot and kick up with it making it clash with Yukio's punch.
"T-Time's up~! That's the end of the time! It's a s-stop!" Gasper called, jumping around while carrying a large bell and making the pair stop fighting. The pair stepped back with bitter smiles at the fact they had drew in their spar.
"You know, there are times when I can't keep up with Yukio-kun's training loads." Kiba spoke with a smile before gulping down some sports drink, Yukio shrugging as he deactivated his armour and dismissed his weapon as he replied "I have at least a few more skills to train then you Kiba."
"That's true... But its still impressive." Kiba replied, Sparda deciding to add {He's right you know. Your growth has been at an amazing rate, even with being unable to work more on your Shinigami side.}
"Maybe I had an insane power released from me after going into [Hollow Juggernaut Drive]. But I can't use it anymore cause I'll drain or kill myself. I'm even still recovering from the effect on my Spirit Chain from it." Yukio started softly, rubbing his chest with his hand as he continued "But for my comrades... No, I'd risk putting the others in a dangerous situation."
{You don't need to rely on that form to protect your friends...} Masayuki spoke reassuringly, {You can easily develop a new form if you need to.}
Yukio nodded in agreement at his father's words, "I won't give up especially with Sairaorg-san being able to become strong despite having troubles with demonic power."
"But in terms of speed, I can't beat you Kiba." Yukio added as he turned to the blond swordsman, who shook his head as he countered "The instant dash you did when you used the booster on your back has the same speed as me and don't forget the near instant movement of your Sonido."
"Only at direct speed for my booster. Even if I close my distance with you directly, you dodge it the majority of the time. It seems like I have to learn to move in a zigzag manner to use it better then just going forwards. As for Sonido, I still have to slow down to attack." Yukio retorted with a shrug.
"You have to get used to the booster, but in terms of power you overwhelm me. Also having Sekiryuutei as your opponent puts a lot of pressure on me, not to mention when you use Rebellion or Amonusen. No matter how many lives I have, it isn't enough." Kiba responded as Yukio smiled sheepishly.
Lately, Yukio, Kiba and Gasper had been training in the sturdy battlefield created by Azazel and Sirzechs which was made in the basement in the Gremory territory of the Underworld. Both Yukio and Kiba couldn't train to their hearts content in the training room in Yukio's home due to their abilities and that if they got serious they would destroy landscapes or turn areas to be filled with swords.
The actual room was a present from the two leaders for what they had achieved during the incident involving Diodora and meant that they could transfer from the magic circle located in Yukio's house to the room so they could avoid being sensed by terrorists. The other members of the group used the place quiet often as well but at the moment it was the males only there.
"You know... You and I have surpassed Buchou and Akeno-san. We probably can overwhlem the average high-class devils now. But, we can't let our guard down." Kiba added while continuing his warm down routine.
"Yeah... since my abilities and yours are known by many, it's easier to deal with us, right?" Yukio replied, Kiba nodding in agreement. Yukio knew his weakness lied in [Boosted Gear's] time limit between boosts in its normal form but he could make up for that with his other powers, albiet without his Shinigami powers due to his current injury.
Kiba's weaknesses were that his defense wasn't very high since he didn't bother with any sort of armour and his legs. The latter was an obvious point for someone to aim at to destroy Kiba's mobility and stop him from being able to use his [Knight] speed.
"For example, there is apparently a Sacred Gear which slows down the opponent's legs, so I would also be in danger if I were to encounter such a foe. It will be alright if I don't get hit by it but we won't know what will happen in the actual thing." Kiba spoke between sips of his sports drink, Yukio nodding as he retorted "Even I would have to be on alert if I was to encounter a dragon-slayer."
"You are right, so it would be dangerous if you were hit even once. There is also compatibility during a match, so if someone with a dragon-slayer were to show up then we will take them on. Though we would have to depend on you for other opponents." Kiba replied, Yukio nodding in agreement.
"W-W-W-Will I be of any use...?" Gasper asked, raising his hand timidly, Yukio offering a warm smile as he nodded and answered "Of course. In your case rather then fighting individually it's wiser to fight while pairing with us, isn't it?"
Kiba nodded in agreement as he added "That's right. Gasper-kun's power is adapted for supporting, so its real potential will be unleashed only when pairing with someone from the group. As long as we continue to live as devils, it is necessary to get adapted to team battles, so covering each other's weak points would be an obvious thing to do."
"Well, becoming strong by yourself is good but we won't know how effective that will be against strong teams." Yukio added, Kiba nodding as he continued "Yeah. Yukio-kun especially needs to be careful for now with his spirit chain damaged."
"Do you intend to become a [King]?" Kiba asked as he turned to Yukio, the silvernet shrugging as he replied "I'm not sure yet, but probably. Being a [King] would be a huge responsibility and I don't think I could organize them very well."
"Well, it would be game-over if the [King] is to be taken down. So they'd have to get used to team battles... Though I imagine it would be good for you to fight like Sairaorg-sama by stepping forwards and fighting even as the [King]." Kiba replied thoughtfully, before adding "But if a strategy was made to counter that... We are also thinking of tactics to take on Sairaorg-san individually, but if we were to fight like how he does then we would be..."
"Out, huh. Man, this is hard. If I become a [King] I'll have to think carefully about my actions in those situations." Yukio spoke with a sheepish smile.
"Looks like your knowledge about tactics have become sharper." Azazel spoke as he approach the trio, holding a basket of food as he added "Here, I have some food. It's onigiri hand made by the girls."
Azazel sat down next to them and then let out a laugh, "Looks like your body is turning into even better shape, Yukio. I can tell that it is due to training a lot by the looks of it."
"I won't be able to become the ultimate [Pawn] if I don't train to become stronger." Yukio retorted with a shrug, "It's something I promised Rias, so I need to fulfil that before I even thing of going independant."
"Oh yeah, I heard. When the time comes for you to become independent from Rias, you are taking Asia and Xenovia with you and Georgia wants to join as well, right?" Azazel asked, Yukio raising an eyebrow as he wondered how he knew before nodding and answered slightly embarrassed "Well, yeah. I promised Asia that I would always be with her. I also think it might be fun to do devil's business with Xenovia as well. As for Georgia, she wants to stay with me."
"One thing, Yukio. If you are going to become a [King] in the future, then there is one thing you must remember." Azazel spoke while roughly patting Yukio's head, the silvernet batting the hand off of him as he asked "What's that?"
"It's 'Sacrifice'. During the game, there will definitely be a time when you have to abanodn your 'pieces'. How will you cope with it when that time comes? Your value as a [King] will be tested then." Azazel answered, Yukio grimacing at the thought as he asked "...So you are saying I should abandon the option to save them?"
Azazel shook his head in response as he explained "You can save them. If you save them, then you should do that. In a real battle it is a serious thing, savingyour comrades that is. But it won't be like that during a Rating Game. Since there is a transportation when you retire, chances of you dying are slim. That being the case, you may have to abandon a critically injured comrade, and move onto the next step."
"I don't like it... You sure ask me a difficult option." Yukio remarked with a scowl, Azazel smiling as he spoke "You have the greatest affections with your comrades in this group. And that will turn into an obstacle in future games. Kiba?"
"Yes." Kiba asked as Azazel turned his gaze onto the blond and asked "During the game, in the worst case who would you choose between Rias and Yukio?"
"I will choose Buchou." Kiba answered without any hesitation, Yukio nodding in agreement as that would be his own choice between Rias or the others in a Rating Game due to how important the [King] was.
"Other members also need to hold that determination as well. Maybe it's because you guys are the Gremory group, but your love towards your comrades is strong. Your affections towards your comrades are amongst the top-class within the devils as well. That will be your weapons, but also your weak points. If other devils learn that 'These guys won't abandon their comrades', then they will build their tactics aiming for that point. Continuing to lose the matches due to saving your comrades will lower your ratings. What you guys need in the future games is the resolve to abandon your comrades who go down in front of your eyes. Sona Sitri has shown you that during the Rating Game in the summer holiday. I'm not telling you to abandon your comrades during real battle. But keep that in your heads during the games. Yukio especially needs to understand that if you are planning to go independent. The one who has to survive till the end in the game when you are the [King] is you, and not your servant devils."
Yukio grimaced as he knew Azazel was right and he would have to trust those who joined his peerage with being able to take care of themselves and the protections during a Rating Game.
"Kiba, Gasper. It seems like we have to be resolved." Yukio spoke up, Kiba nodding in agreement as he added "You mean the resolve to abandon our comrades who fall in front of us during the game, right?"
"Yeah, we need to make Buchou win the Rating Games." Yukio spoke with resolve, Gasper speaking up soon after with rice around his mouth "Y-Yes! That's exactly right!"
"That's why let's be defeated while smiling for Buchou. Except we are to be taken down after giving it our all, and let's be defeated while taking the enemy head to head. We would look uncool if we were to show our back to our enemy. Let's take them on face to face and fair and square and then be defeated." Yukio continued, soon getting agreement from Kiba and Gasper.
"Yeah."
"Yes!"
Azazel chuckled in amusement as he watched them, Yukio was a natural leader at times but he needed a bit more confidence in himself about it. He clicked his fingers as Azazel remembered something else he had came about and spoke up "Oh, It was decided that Spirit Dragon was to collaborate with a hamburger chain in the Underworld. They are going to have a toy which comes out when you order the kids meal. This one is the toy of you. This one here is the toy of Rias aka Spirit Princess."
In Azazel hands was two figurines. The one of Yukio looked like a deformed toy of him in his [Balance Breaker] while the one of Rias looked a lot better.
"Cool." Yukio commented as he looked them over with a smile, Azazel smiling charismatically as he spoke "Listen, Yukio. Oppai is filled with dreams. So let's show them to the kids. There are dreams which grow using Oppai."
[Hell yeah!] Ddraig roared happily, Yukio's face turning red as he rebuked "Sensei! There's no need to corrupt kids like that."
"Can I leave Akeno in your care?" Azazel asked suddenly, Yukio blinking at the quick change in conversation as the Fallen Angel continued "You probably know, but Akeno hates Barakiel and the fallen-angels. Since Barakiel came this time, she won't listen to me as well. The only man who can talk to her properly is you. If something happens, please support her. I can feel safe if it is you."
"Of course, Azazel-san... Even though I don't quite understand her situation, I'll support her." Yukio replied resolutely, Azazel smiling as he asked "Want to hear it? Though if you hear it from me, I would talk as if I'm supporting the fallen-angels side since I'm the governor of the fallen-angels. At the same time if you hear it from Akeno it will be full of hatred. If you want to hear it, then hear it from Sirzechs or Grayfia. Those two will tell you from the proper perspective."
Yukio nodded in understanding, mentally agreeing that it would be better getting the story from a neutral standpoint as Azazel continued "... I'm sure you realised it after living with her, but there is a part in Akeno where she is emotionally weak. Usually she acts as the admiration of the school students, one of the two great Onee-sama who is covered with elegance. But when that is removed, the one there would be a girl similar in her age. The most obvious time was when you were defeated in the match against Sitri. The [Queen] who has to be the most calm acted differently to that of the [King's] tactics."
Yukio understood what Azazel was saying as Akeno who was usually elegant and confident could also at times act as a maiden and look very fragile. The two sides of her made Yukio wonder how much of what he had seen of the dependable Onee-sama was real and not just a mask.
{In the end does it really matter? We all hide parts of ourselves at times.} Masayuki asked quietly, Yukio shaking his head as Azazel rested his hand on Yukio's shoulder and said with sad eyes "There will be times when she shows those sides of her to you, so try to do something about it when that happens."
"I'll try..." Yukio replied, Azazel smiling as he continued "Good. This will test your ability as a man, Yukio. It's nothing much, girls will feel safe when you embrace them and kiss them once or twice."
"Also about the [Hollow Juggernaut Drive]." Azazel started, Yukio quick to speak up "I can't promise to not use it, you know..."
"Nothing like that, Yukio. I was thinking of looking into the power of the Sekiryuutei from a different perspective." Azazel interrupted, making Yukio blink in surprise as he asked "How would I do that?"
"Because of the influence of [Hollow Juggernaut Drive], it should be in the state where the thoughts of the past [Boosted Gear] possessors are released. I asked Ddraig and found out that the negative feelings of them are trapped within the Sacred Gear. It is basically like a curse, and it seems like they are trying to use the power of darkness to control you and rampage, like Isa, so they can drain your life to the Sacred Gear."
"T-That is certainly a terrifying thought." Yukio spoke nervously, realising that it seemed like he had changed Isa's influence for the past users of the [Boosted Gear].
"They say that the families and people close to the past possessors have become unfortunate due to the curse. That's why if you eliminate the curse, the negative feelings, then instead of the [Juggernaut Drive], I made the logic that you might be able to attain a power that rivals [Juggernaut Drive] without trimming your life. For that, you have to go deep into the conscious of the Sacred Gear and release the thoughts of the past Sekiryuutei's from their negative feelings." Azazel explained, Yukio frowning in thought as he spoke "S-So I have to put to rest the fragments of the past possessors thoughts who are residing within the Sacred Gear, and then create a new powerful and safe power which isn't a [Juggernaut Drive]...? Not to mention that I've also got to do be wary about whatever effects Isa did to them when he activated the [Hollow Juggernaut Drive]."
"That's basically it. Putting to rest the thoughts of the past Sekiryuutei, try to do that. Ddraig help him out with it." Azazel replied with a nod, Ddraig replying [Yeah, that's okay... but the thoughts of the past Sekiryuutei are so covered in deep darkness that even I won't be able to approach them. And that's not to mention the affect Isa had on them as well.]
{Luckily Isa is unable to twist their darkness now that he's sealed.} Sparda added, Yukio giving a nervous nod of agreement before Azazel reassured him "Yukio. I believe in your chances. Each one of the past Sekiryuutei was devoured by the power. Your talent is the highest in history but I believe you are the embodiment of possibility since you've always focused on protecting others. Plus with your Shinigami and Sparda's powers within you, I believe you can have a positive impact on the past possessors."
"Thanks..." Yukio spoke with a smile. With their talk done, Yukio turned back to resume his training with Kiba and Gasper.
...
Several days had passed since then and currently the ORC, Azazel, Reika, Odin and Rossweisse were inside the wagon of the eight legged warhorse: Sleipnir. They were currently flying in the night sky with Kiba, Xenovia, Irina and Barakiel flying outside to act as a guard in case terrorists showed up.
"The Japanese 'Yamato Nadeshiko' sure is good~. Geisha girls are the best~." Odin laughed with a satisfied expression, Yukio silently sighing to himself. They had been to Kyabakura in the metropolitan area, amusement parks and sushi restaurants. It was practically a sightseeing tour of Japan for Odin and because Yukio and the ORC were underage and high school students they had to wait outside on standby at some places.
Looking around, Yukio could see the exhausted expressions on the rest of the group's faces. Asia was even leaning her head on Yukio's shoulder and sleeping. Akeno, on the other hand, looked lost within her own thoughts and was emitting an aura which told others that she didn't want to talk.
"Odin-sama! It's almost time for the meeting with the Gods of Japan, so please lose that mindset of being on vacation. At this rate you will be yelled at by the other people when we return to our homeland." Rossweisse responded calmly, seeming to be at her limit after the last few days and about to explode.
"Geez, you are a woman who doesn't know how to lighten up. How about you relax a little? That's why you can't even get a single man." Odin retorted, Rossweisse bursting into tears as she balled "This has nothing to do with me not having a b-b-boyfriend! I'm not s-single because I want to be!"
[Not likely to get a boyfriend with that attitude...] Ddraig muttered quietly, Sparda and Masayuki rolling their eyes and decided not to comment on the Valkyrie who had annoyed Yukio.
Suddenly the wagon stopped, everyone losing their balance and getting hit about at the unexpected event as Rossweisse spoke up "What happened!? Don't tell me it's a terrorist!?"
"I don't know! Though when things like this happen it's never anything good!" Azazel replied as they went on alert. Yukio frowned at hearing the cry of Sleipnir, wondering what was going on as he looked out of the window of the wagon to see Kiba, Xenovia and Irina were in battle positions while Barakiel was positioned at the centre. Yukio opened the window and looked ahead with the others to see who had caused them to stop.
Floating up ahead was a young looking man dressed in a similar robe to Odin but was mainly black in colour. He lifted his robe and smirked as he talked mightily "Nice to meet you everyone! I am the Evil-God of Northern Europe! Loki!"
Yukio cursed quietly, wondering why he had showed up as everyone regarded the Norse God with serious yet shocked eyes. Azazel flapped his wings and exited the wagon to join the others as Rias spoke "Loki... A Norse God."
{I doubt he's here for anything good, Yukio.} Sparda spoke up with a frown as Azazel asked the God calmly "If it isn't Loki-dono. To meet you in a place like this. Do you have some business with us? On this wagon is the chief-God of Northern Europe Odin-dono. Your action is something done while knowing that, no?"
"Nothing much. Our chief-God left our organization to get in touch with other factions, and that is very painful to endure." Loki replied while crossing his arms, Azazel slightly tensing as he spoke angrily "You are quite arrogant to say that up front, Loki."
"Fuhahahaha, if this isn't the Governor-dono of the fallen-angels! Normally I wouldn't want to meet you or the devils, but it can't be helped. Along with Odin and the others, you shall receive my punishment." Loki laughed in response.
"So it's okay for you to get in touch with other factions? That's contradictory." Azazel countered, Loki smirking angrily as he shot back "It's okay if it is to destroy other factions. I don't agree about having peace. It is your religion which stepped foot on our soil and spread the bible after all."
"...There's no point saying that to me. Say that to Michael or the deceased God from the Bible." Azazel retorted with a snort, scratching his head.
"Either way, it is a problem for the chief-God Odin to negotiate with the Gods of the Far East. Then we won't be able to have the day of 'Ragnarok'. What is it you wish to obtain by trading for the information regarding Yggdrasil?" Loki asked with narrowed eyes, Azazel pointing his fingers as he asked "I will ask you one thing! Are your actions connected with the Khaos Brigade? Wait, if I remember, you weren't an Evil God-sama who would answer honestly."
"I feel sickened that you would mix my opinions with those foolish terrorists. I cam here of my own will. And Ophis has nothing to do with this." Loki replied without a care. At hearing that Azazel relaxed as he spoke "... So you are not from the Khaos Brigade. But this is also a problem in its own way. I understand, geezer. So this is the problem that the North faction carries, huh."
Azazel turned his gaze back to the wagon as Odin got out with Rossweisse behind her, the former activating magic circles under his feet so he could move in the air. Odin stroked his white beard as he spoke "Hmm. There are still hard-headed people and that's the current situation we are facing. There are fools like this one who come out like this."
"Loki-sama! Your actions exceed your authority! Doing something like pointing your fangs towards the Chief-God! This is unforgivable! You should make an argument at the official meeting!" Rossweisse spoke as she changed into her armour, Loki turning his nose up at the Valkyrie as he countered "A mere battle-maiden shouldn't get in my way. I'm asking Odin. Are you still planning to continue doing somethign which is outside our Norse world?"
"Yup. Talking to Sirzechs and Azazel is ten thousand times more interesting than talking to you. I want to know about Japanese Shinto. They also have an interest in our Yggdrasil. After we make peace, I'm thinking of exchanging our cultures by sending out each of our messengers." Odin answered normally.
"...I have confirmed your plans. Such a foolish act. Let's have a display of powers here then." Loki spoke with a smirk, a sudden unease in the air along with a overwhelming hostility coming from his body.
"So I can take that as a declaration of battle, right?" Azazel asked warningly, Loki smirking in response as he countered "Take it as how ever you want it to be."
Yukio's eyes widened at the wave of power that hit Loki, looking around to see Xenovia with Durandal who had a massive amount of aura rising from the blade. Xenovia calmly speaking "Victory goes to one who makes the first move. It seems like it didn't work. To be expected from a Norse God."
Turning his attention back onto Loki, Yukio saw him standing there as if nothing had happened as he retorted amused "Holy-sword, huh. It has impressive power, but it isn't enough to take on a God yet. It's no different than a gentle breeze."
Kiba created a holy-demonic sword in his hand while Irina created a sword of light and Reika unsheathed her Zanpakuto only for Loki to laugh at seeing that "Fuhaha! Futile! Even if I look like this, I'm a God. A mere attack from a devil, angel or Shinigami is nothing."
Loki pointed his hand forwards slowly and Yukio's instincts told him that the pressure gathering in his hand was bad as he activated his [Balance Breaker].
[Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!]
Yukio jumped out of the wagon as his armour formed as he asked 'Ddraig! I will leave the flying to you!'
[Right, partner. Leave it to me.] Ddraig replied, the jets on the back of Yukio's armour igniting as the jewels echoed [JET!]
Yukio closed the distance quickly, summoning Rebellion to him as he called out "Rias, I'm using [Promotion]!"
With barely a thought, Yukio promoted to [Queen] as he swung his sword at Loki only to miss as the God leant back as he spoke "Oh, that's right. I had forgot that the Sekiryuutei was also here. You have quite some power on you, even while weakened. But..."
The glowing particles of light gathered at Loki's hand, Yukio eyes widening as sensing he was compressing overwhelming power and put some space between them as Loki added "It's still too early for you to take on a God!"
[Boost x14] Yukio quickly gathered power into his free hand, firing a [Dragon Shot] at the wave of power Loki was about to shoot. The two forces collided violently and blew up between them and an explosive wind created from it came at Yukio and his comrades. Yukio cursed at seeing how easily Loki had destroyed his attack while red smoke dissipated from Loki's hand, a small sign that Yukio's attack had some success.
"... It's not like I held back completely. This is truly amusing. It certainly makes me happy. So I will have a laught then. Fuhahaha!" Loki spoke with a smile.
Rias, Akeno and Georgia spread their wings and came out of the wagon, each ready to fight.
"Crimson hair. House of Gremory... was it? You must be the blood relative of the current Maou. Two leaders of the fallen-angels, one angel, one Shinigami, many devils, and on top of that the Sekiryuutei and Sparda's descendant is with you. Odin, for a mere guard this is a bit overboard don't you think?" Loki asked with a smirk, Odin quick to reply "A fool like yourself ended up coming here. It turned out to be the right decision after all."
"Very well. Then I will call it." Loki spoke with a stronger smirk, spreading his robe as he added loudly "Come out! My adorable son!"
There was a moment of silence after that before a rift opened in the space, an ash-grey giant wolf that was about ten metres tall coming out of it. Yukio shuddered at the unreal pressure coming from it, only to freeze as the wolf glared at him. His breathe caught at feeling the killing intent and the sense that his heart was being grasped.
{Calm down, son.} Masayuki called out concerned, Yukio gasped a breath before looking around to see the others had their body shaking like his own hands were only from the wolf's glare at them.
[...Partner, he is dangerous. If you can, you should avoid him.] Ddraig spoke up seriously.
"This is bad... You guys, don't lay your fingers on that giant wolf! Yukio, keep your distance from it!" Azazel called with a nervous expression, Yukio asking "Sensei! What on earth is that wolf?"
"Fenrir" Azazel answered simply, everyone shocked at his answer as Kiba and Rias spoke up "Fenrir! Impossible, in a place like this!"
"... This is certainly bad."
{Fenrir is Loki's son and a God Slayer.} Sparda explained before Azazel added "Yukio! That is one of the worst and greatest creatures! It has the fangs which can definitiely kill a God! If you get bitten by it, even that armour won't last!"
'Damn...' Yukio thought nervously as Loki started to pat Fenrir as he spoke "That's right. You should be careful. This one is among the top-class of the worst monster that I have created. After all, this one's fangs are something which can kill any God. I haven't tried it, but it should be effective against Gods from other religions. It can give mortal wounds whether you are a high-class devil or a legendary dragon."
Loki pointed his finger at Rias as he continued "I actually didn't want to use the fangs of my Fenrir on those not from the Norse... Well, having this child learn the taste of the blood of those outside the Norse world might be a good experience for him. The blood relative of Maou. Tasting that blood will also become useful for Fenrir. Kill her."
Fenrir howled before the wolf disappeared from Yukio's sight, his eyes widening as he shot towards Rias and Georgia, who had took a protective stance in front of the redhead and created several layers of magic shields.
[JET!]
"Don't touch them!" Yukio roared out as he dashed in front of Rias and Georgia, punching Fenrir in the face who had suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Yukio..." Rias and Georgia spoke shocked, Yukio glancing back as he asked "Rias, Georgia, are you okay!? Are you hurt?"
"N-No, I'm okay. Thanks to you protecting me." Rias spoke up before Georgia added "I-I'm fine, Yukio-sama."
Fenrir looked at Yukio, unfazed by the attack, as the latter held Rebellion in front of him at the ready.
"Fenrir take out that impudent whelp." Loki ordered, Fenrir lunging at Yukio who swung his sword to cut the wolf's claws off. Sparks flew from where the two clashed, Yukio backing off to avoid the other claw that had been aimed at his helmet covered head.
"Stop playing with your prey, my son." Loki chilled amused, Fenrir bearing its teeth before it shot forwards in a burst of speed. Yukio's sword was smacked aside by one paw before the claws of the other pierced through the chest plate of his armour like paper before coming to a stop before they could pierce him.
"Yukio!"
"Yukio-kun!" Rias and Akeno screamed before realising that there was no blood coming from the wound before a crimson cero blasted outwards and knocked Fenrir back. The chest plate of Yukio's armour disappeared to reveal a familiar white bone-like Hollow mask attached to Yukio's stomach which was cracked.
"What the..." Yukio muttered in shock, wondering if Isa had gotten free only for Sparda to speak up as the mask crumbled to pieces before disappearing {I don't understand... The seal hasn't even shuddered.}
The new chestplate appeared moments later and Loki looked on in shock as he spoke "Sekiryuutei, you were able to follow Fenrir's movements and that mask blocked his claws. This is truly terrifying. I will get rid of you before you become a threat."
Yukio gritted his teeth, he couldn't dodge Fenrir's attack without endangering Rias and Georgia, as he took a defensive stance against the wolf.
"Loki!" Azazel and Barakiel shouted as they released a spear of light and holy-lightning respectively at Loki at full power.
"Even without using Fenrir, just two mere Fallen Angels won't be able to stand a chance against me." Loki retorted, a magic circle with an equation appearing to become his shield which expanded throughout the sky and easily blocking the two Fallen Angels' attacks.
"Norse Magic! If I remember, their magic is more advanced than the magic of our religion! Just to be expected from the World that has greater magic and sorcery than our World!" Azazel spoke with disgust.
"Then I will use the same magic!" Rossweisse declared as she activated many magic circles which had the same equation as Loki's. Each one releasing many attacks randomly like a full burst of the elements. Loki's defensive magic circles were activated around his whole body to defend him and easily blocked the Valkyrie's attacks.
"Now, it is my turn." Loki spoke with a sinister smirk as he swung his hand to the side. Fenrir's murderous intents increased along with it, its emotionless and cold eyes directed at the group of young devils.
Koneko, Xenovia and Georgia moved to step up next to Yukio and before Rias to act as a shield, the silver haired male taking the moment to swap Rebellion for Yamato and Ascalon - which had taken into its katana form - as he took a defensive stance.
Yukio's eyes widened moments later as a flash of light shot through his sight and went straight towards Fenrir.
[Half Dimension]
The space distorted around Fenrir, making the wolf's movements sealed by the space distortion before it started to bite and tear apart the distortion with its fangs and claws. The white-silver thing descended between the wolf and Yukio before Vali spoke "Hosokawa Yukio, are you okay?"
"I'm fine, Vali." Yukio replied, frowning at how ineffective Vali's attack had been on Fenrir before another voice spoke up "Oy, oy, was the Spirit Dragon wounded?"
"Of course not, Bikou. He wouldn't be weak enough to let himself get hurt by some wolf." Katsu added as he flew down, his devil wings extended while Bikou was standing on a golden cloud.
"Oh my, so it's the Hakuryuukou huh!" Loki spoke with a happy smile at Vali's appearance.
"How do you do, God of Evil Loki-dono. I am the Hakuryuukou Vali. I cam here to eliminate you." Vali declared, only to get a wider smile from the god.
"I am satisfied after seeing the Two Heavenly dragons. I will retreat for today!" Loki spoke, directing Fenrir back towards him. The god turning as a big distortion in the space was created and enveloped both Loki and Fenrir as the former spoke "But, on the day of the meeting with the Gods of this country! I will come here once again! Odin! Next time, Fenrir and I will definitiely tear the chief-God's throat!"
With that the pair disappeared and everyone relaxed.
...
Yukio sighed as he felt the warm green light envelop him, wondering how he'd drained his Reiatsu when he hadn't used it. He had guessed that whatever the reason the Hollow mask had appeared, as he wasn't sure he could blame it on Isa as the seal hadn't been affected, had been the reason behind his low reserves and while his body was restoring them the energy Asia and Koneko was giving him would help much more.
"Asia, Koneko-chan. Thank you." Yukio spoke with a smile, Asia hugging Yukio relieved as Koneko did the same from where she sat on his lap as she added "...Sempai, I'm glad you are safe, nyaa~."
"Yeah, I'm better now. Where are Rias-sama and the others?" Yukio asked, glancing around the inside the wagon to see that only the three of them were there.
"Rias-oneesama is talking outside with everyone... Also Hakuryuukou-san and his team as well." Asia answered, Yukio nodding as he gently lifted Koneko off of his lap before leaving the wagon that had been landed on the ground and started walking towards where everyone was.
"To make Odin's meeting successful, you will need to take down Loki, correct?" Vali spoke without hesitation after looking around at everyone as he continued "You won't be able to fend off Loki and Fenrir with just these members. And also because of the Hero Faction's attack, the Underworld, the Heaven and the Valhalla are in a ruckus. So they won't be able to send more people to your aids."
Vali's eyes met Yukio's, the former making a bitter smile and drawing everyone's attention onto the latter.
"Yukio! Are you okay?" Rias asked concerned, Yukio nodding as he replied "Yeah, Rias-sama. I'm okay now."
Looking around, Yukio noticed that Byukuya was standing there half listening to the conversation as Reika explaining what had happened before letting his eyes settle on where Katsu, Bikou, Arthur and Kuroka were standing as he asked Vali "Are you telling me that you will defeat him?"
Vali shrugged his shoulders as he answered "It's unfortunate but even the current me won't be able to take on Loki and Fenrir at the same time."
"But..." Vali continued turning his attention back to Yukio, "It's a different story if the Two-Heavenly Dragons were to join forces."
Everyone, minus Vali and his comrades, was shocked at hearing Vali's suggestion, none of them having expected the Lucifer descendant to say that as Vali added "For this battle, I'm saying I don't mind fighting alongside Hosokawa Yukio."
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Author's Note
Here's the next chapter. Can't think of anything to add to this note so hope you enjoy the chapter.