Hello, ladies and gentlemen. This is author in-progress with another fast update than usual! Anyway, I will tell you again that I am glad new readers have finally reading this series once again. It has been a long time this series has been updated in my absence, and so I would like to gift you all with this new chapter. I hope you enjoy!
That is all I want to say.
Ja'ne! ArtLotus out!
Chapter 58: The Night Unveiled!
Hotel
Night
"Excuse me."
"Yes, miss? How may I help you on this lovely night?" The female hotel receptionist smiled in greeting, before blinking, realizing the beauty radiating before her. The receptionist looked over the reception desk to the black haired smiling and sees the black kimono worn by her, coupled with a yellow obi, a set of golden beads, and an ornately detailed headband. The female receptionist did a double take of her female customer before composing herself and lightly coughing to break her stupor. "I apologize. I don't mean to stare, miss." She apologized with a bow of her head, whilst admitting to herself that the woman before her was an absolute beauty in her eyes. She cannot imagine someone as her would be walking inside the building she worked. Although she worked as a female receptionist for roughly three years, she has seen her fair share of meeting with beautiful women and handsome men alike. Although the woman in front of her might as well be one of the most beautiful women she ever met, including the blonde man she met in the evening which she secretly deemed to be one handsome man if not; one of the most handsome men she had met. With the occupation she took under her wing, she consider herself a lucky woman to be able to meet such people in her life.
"Apology accepted. You don't have to bow any longer. It'll make the situation even more confusing, is it not?" A humorous tone exclusively mouthed out from the black haired.
"Yes, you're right, miss." The female receptionist lift her head and smiles sheepishly, while trying to control her embarrassment. "I don't mean to ask again, how may I help you on this lovely evening miss?"
"It is a lovely evening…Surely, you can help me find someone that has rented a room in this building? It won't be a problem, right?"
"It will not be a problem at all, miss. I am entitled to help." The female receptionist smiles before gazing downwards over her desktop and looked over a list of names consist of the people that already has been registered through the registration system. "If I may, who would you like me to find? This might make my search easier, miss." She casted a glance over to the woman in front of her.
"Alright. His name is Sakamaki Izayoi."
"Sakamaki Izayoi?" The female receptionist cannot hold her awe gasp over hearing the name, remembering the name of the handsome man that just registered in the evening. "Wait just a second if you will, miss." Pushing the surprise away, the receptionist continued her work on finding the room rented by the blonde owner. "...This may sound rude and I hope I do not offend you or anything, miss...But I am curious, what is your relationship with mister Sakamaki Izayoi?"
A beautiful smile graces over her features as the receptionist looked over her.
"—He is my husband."
"Your husband?" The receptionist looked at her in nothing short of surprise.
"Yes."
"—I have to admit; you are one lucky woman to be having him as your husband, miss." The receptionist gave a bright smile.
"Thank you."
"As to where his room is; he is at Room 108. " The female receptionist answered and gestured her left hand to the left. "If you follow the direction of the red carpet, it will lead you to the elevator after going past our front lobby. The Room 108 is located two floors above here. If you are lost, you can ask any one of our employees. They will know and show the directions needed. But I doubt that you will get lost, miss."
"Thank you for the help."
"Your welcome." The female receptionist bows her head as a bid of farewell as the black haired woman walks away from the reception desk and head towards the elevator instructed by the female receptionist seconds ago.
"...Why are you here, Izayoi-kun, nya? I wonder…" She mouthed with a curious look before prompting to smile. "But—since you're here all alone without anyone…I can get you all to myself! This'll be so much better for me, nya!" She giggled to herself in silence before heading to the elevator with a bounce to her steps, prompting to distract a few onlookers over her action before realizing her beautiful form. But before the onlookers could continue watching the beauty, they were disappointed to see her climbing into the elevator and disappear from their sight.
Time Skip
Stepping out of the bathroom and into the bedroom, Izayoi released a relaxed sigh after experiencing the time under the hot shower that relaxed his overall body. He was garbed in only a towel wrapping around his waist before he swiftly removes the towel to reveal the pair of shorts reaching under his knees.
With the towel within his hand, he shoulders it on his left shoulder and walk over to the side of the bed in front of him, grabbing a hold of his yellow shirt lying there to wear soon after. But just as he went to switch on the flat screen TV for the daily news, he was interrupted by a few knocking against his door.
Casting a curious eye over the direction of the door, the blonde nevertheless walk over to the door and open it. Only to be greeted by a serving tray on wheels before a familiar known voice catches his attention and the blonde had the decency to look up at the person holding onto the serving tray. However, he did not have the decency to wear the yellow shirt in his hand yet, which gave full view of his slim and fit but lean upper body to the person standing across from him.
"—Mm~ Did somebody order room service, nya? Because I can't help to wonder I like this service more myself~"
"Well, I was just about to complain when it would arrive, I'd think I might have to complain to the head chef if the delivery service cannot do its work properly." Izayoi spoke with a teasing smile as he steps away to allow Kuroka walking inside the room and pushing in the serving tray with a couple of various cuisine laid upon the surface of the tray, hidden within the silver lids.
Just as the blonde closes the door, he turns around, only to stop to be greeted by Kuroka standing a few from him, flashing her smile seductively.
"I'd think the head chef wouldn't be so happy if somebody complained about the delivery service. If word gets out, I'll lose my job...Isn't there anything I can do to make you let me off...the hook?" Kuroka frowned. Her eyes glinting teasingly as she leans her face closer to his face whilst simultaneously flashing a nice view over the top of her exposed breasts.
"...I'll take your offer." Izayoi looks down at her with amusement. Kuroka smiles and wraps her arms over his neck to engulf him in a hug before planting a lingering kiss on his lips, much to the blonde's enjoyment as he kisses back. A moment later, Kuroka pulls back from the kiss and looks directly at the blonde only to find herself smiling. In the meantime, Izayoi glances up towards the nonexistence of a pair of cat ears and tails. "You're not in your Nekoshou form…" He muttered as he smiles.
"Yes. I can't be seen walking with them right? People would think differently, and I don't want any attention from them except yours, nya." Kuroka claimed with a sly smile.
"It's been a long time since you've gotten off your Nekoshou form."
"Yeah. It's because of this, I consider that time to be one of my luckiest day. I've gotten to catch the best catch of my life." Kuroka explained smiling up at Izayoi.
"Did you?" Izayoi quipped as Kuroka leans up and peck his lips before pulling away.
"Yes. More than ever. I don't think I could have gotten that single chance next time. It's a one time chance, did you know?"
At her statement, the blonde let out a chuckle, which makes Kuroka brighten.
"...So mind telling me why you're suddenly here delivering room service?" Izayoi asked raising an eyebrow, finding himself curious over the nekoshou's sudden appearance.
"I'd like to ask you the same thing, Izayoi-kun, nya. Why is it that you're here all alone? In fact, you're supposed to be with Rias-chan and the others right about now, nya." Kuroka replied before letting a loose smile. "But I don't mind. Needless, I like the privacy right now." Kuroka leaned her head over the crook of his neck. "Anyway, I came here just to meet you, nya."
"Really?"
"Yes!" Kuroka claimed lifting her head to meet his eyes. "Do you think I'm lying? But there's another thing…" Kuroka averted her gaze downwards and then look back to the blonde. "The ones who kidnapped Yasaka...we find out who were behind it, nya." A small frown appeared on her face whilst she looks at the impending reaction of the blonde.
Suddenly, the atmosphere turned to silence. It was not until Kuroka cupped the blonde's face in her palms.
"Izayoi-kun?"
"So they finally revealed themselves?"
Kuroka looks up at Izayoi's eyes, nodding.
"It all started when they caused troubles for Vali in the past, and we didn't know until now. They put us under surveillance, nya…" An angry frown appeared on Kuroka's face at being watched. "And so, we'd gotten rid of it and Vali told us to pay them back."
"I would assume he did." Hearing the sarcasm in his tone, Kuroka let out a smile before releasing her hold on the blonde and started walking away to wheel the servicing silver tray towards the bedroom, with the blonde soon following her inside and had worn the yellow tee over himself.
"So~ Vali sent two of us to deal with them." Kuroka spoke up as she sits on the edge of the bed, patting her hand to the spot next to her. When the blonde sat next to her, Kuroka continued. "But I told Le Fay she can handle it by herself, nya."
"Le Fay?" Izayoi called the unfamiliar name as Kuroka made the notion to open the silver lids covering the foods laid down on top of the silver tray. A bright smile was upon her face as she gazes down at the food displayed in front of her.
"Yes. She's the younger sister of Arthur, nya."
"She's Le Fay Pendragon." Kuroka nodded whilst looking at the delicious looking minced meat coupled with barbecue sauce. "That's something new. How do you feel about it?" Izayoi asked lastly and glance at the black haired nekoshou for her response.
"She's alright to me, and it's better there's another female in the team now, nya."
"Feeling lonely, eh?" Izayoi cast an amusing glance at Kuroka who shrugs her shoulder before she turns to him and nudges his shoulder. "Pity…"
"It's not what you think, Izayoi-kun. I don't want to be known as the only woman in the group, you know? It's better that Le Fay is on the team than most. Vali assigned her as my partner too, nya. That's a plus. Since then, we gotten pretty well." The blonde smiles as he looks upon her smiling before he watches her scoop the mash potato into the spoon she held and bring it to his lips. "...We can't have the food run cold, should we? I'm the one who brought it here to you. So we should eat up, nya!"
Smiling, Izayoi opens his mouth and Kuroka feeds him the potato all the while smiling.
"How is it?" Kuroka asked expectantly peering up on the blonde who swallowed the content in his mouth.
"It's still warm."
"That's what I like to hear, nya."
Time Skip
"What's this, nya?"
Having finished the meal together, Kuroka roamed around the suite before she went back to the bedroom. Reappearing inside the bedroom, the black haired nekoshou noticed an unopened box laid down on the small desk in between the twin beds. She picked it up with both hands and peered down closely in curiosity at the box and thinks to what it contained inside.
"Hm?" Izayoi turns his body facing Kuroka who stood in between the twin beds and was holding onto the box in her hands. "Apparently it's a gift someone gave me."
"Gift?" Kuroka said tilting her head as she looks down at the box. Then a smile stretches across her face before she walks back to Izayoi and went to sit on top of his lap which he complies.
An arm wrapped upon Kuroka's waist, causing a smile appearing on her lips.
She looks up at the blonde and sent a smile. "Can I open it, nya?"
"Sure." At the blonde's answer, Kuroka excitedly turned back to the box in question. She could assume whatever object was inside the box was indeed lightweight but a bit heavy in her hands. Holding the box with her left hand, Kuroka opens the lid with her right. Picking the pair of headphones laid down within the box, Kuroka look at it.
"Is this the gift?"
"Yes." Kuroka inspected the pair of headphones before she discarded the box next to her and went to wear it upon her head. A small frown curved downwards as she felt the headphones size was not meant to fit her head. But then a hand came up behind her and went passed her left hand to press the side of the headphones. Immediately, she heard a compressing sound sounded by the headphones before she felt the headphones compressed to her head and fit snugly against her human ears.
Kuroka blinked in surprise.
"This is not what I expected it to be." Kuroka heard the blonde words behind her head and Kuroka turns to face him.
"What's wrong, Izayoi-kun, nya?"
"It's a good thing it fits my size rather than yours."
"Why is that?" Kuroka tilted her head in pure confusion before the blonde pointed his finger in front of her.
"Look in the mirror. By now, I don't think anyone would suspect you to be in your Nekoshou form." He let out an amused smile as Kuroka turns to the mirror by the mirror hanging on the wall next to the flat screen TV. She stands up and walked towards it whilst the blonde look on in amusement.
As Kuroka arrives in front of the mirror, her eyes instantly spotted the pair of cat shaped ears formed above her head in contrast to where her cat ears were if she appeared in her Nekoshou form. The cat shaped ears were formed by none other than the headphones.
She smiles brightly at her appearance before she watches Izayoi appearing behind her.
"I assume you like it?"
Kuroka nod her head with a bright smile.
"Who created this pair of headphones, nya?"
"A child."
"A child?"
"Yep. He always has a knack to create things, thus why he invented this kind of headphones in the beginning. If I recall, this is the first pair of headphones created by him."
"Is he your friend, nya?"
"You can say that." Izayoi shrugs his shoulders seamlessly as Kuroka smiles and looks at herself, liking her appearance with the cat shaped ears headphones.
"What do you call this, nya? With the overall ears?"
"I haven't gotten any clue. But I can definitely say it's one of a kind 'Nekomimi' headphones."
"Nekomimi headphones?" Kuroka called the unfamiliar word before she smiles in agreement. "The name fits." She then grasp the headphones and pulled it down from her head and admiring the cat shaped ears formed above the headphones.
"The way it became like this, is simply to compensate the lack of size of your head. Since the headphones doesn't fit your head size, it'll have to compress its size to compensate. Hence, I press the side of the headphones in order to shrink its size. After that, the metal seemed to fold themselves and formed those particular cat ears shape." Izayoi explained looking down at the 'nekomimi' headphones.
Meanwhile, Kuroka bop her head in understanding of the blonde's words. But then she glances over to the blonde and her gaze went back to the headphones in her hands. A devilishly amusing thought enter her mind.
"...Ne, Izayoi-kun? Can you do me a favour, nya?" Kuroka asked catching Izayoi's attention.
"What is it?"
"Do you mind…?" Kuroka turns and quickly put the pair of 'nekomimi' headphones on top of Izayoi's head. At the prospect of seeing the blonde wearing the pair of cat ear shaped headphones made Kuroka glomped the blonde in a hug. "You look so cute in them, Izayoi-kun, nya!" She pulls back on the hug and smiles at Izayoi who look at her with a small amusing look. "I could just eat you up!" She smiles cutely. "Since you look so cute, I suggest you wore it for the rest of the day. Alright, nya?"
"As much as you're enjoying every second of this, this ain't comfortable for me." Izayoi reasoned referring to the pair of nekomimi headphones that were tight around his head which made him uncomfortable. "So I'm not gonna wear it for the rest of the day." He reached for the headphones before a pair of hands held the headphones by their sides. He looks down at Kuroka who was holding onto the headphones.
"Is it really that uncomfortable? I understand, nya." Kuroka smiled in understanding before she slowly pulled the nekomimi headphones away and put it around his neck. "Since it can't fit around your head, it'll fit your neck instead." She added as she nodded to herself of her accomplishment. Once she pulled away her hands, she looks at the pair of nekomimi headphones around Izayoi's neck again and smiled in accomplishment.
"You're really enjoying this, huh?"
"—So you'll wear it for the rest of the day, nya?" She asked looking up at him hopefully. "Please?"
"And why would I?"
"Because I said so! You look too cute to resist, Izayoi-kun! It's the truth!" Kuroka admitted as Izayoi raised an eyebrow at her before he leans down his head so he could meet hers. "Hm?" Kuroka look at him.
"I look too cute to resist?" A smirk spread across his face while Kuroka blushes but she smiles seductively.
"Yes. As I said, I could just eat you up…" Kuroka emphasises as she wrapped her arms around his neck, caressing the back of his head as she pressed her body against his. Her breasts pushing up against his chest. Kuroka gazes up at his eyes and she slowly leans up to press her lips against his. She moaned when Izayoi started kissing back. Feeling her urge increased by the kiss, Kuroka raises her left leg and rubs it across the length of his right leg. Her white creamy leg could be seen as she slowly raises her legs bit by bit sensually.
But a hand grasp upon her leg and stopping it when it reached below his waist. The four digits of his fingers grasped the back side of her knee and lifted her leg up.
Kuroka smile widens underneath the kiss before she slowly pulls back, a thin line of saliva connecting their lips. She smiled seductively at the blonde before she raises her other leg and the blonde had grasped it too. She then locked her legs around his waist and gazes up to her lover.
"And here I thought you were just going to visit me." Izayoi smirked at the woman below him.
"It's good to change it up, right? You're just that hard to resist, I-za-yoi-kun~" Kuroka smiled before she felt herself whirled around and her back felt the soft material of the bed beneath her. "Since I have urges when it comes to only you, can you make them go away, nya?" Kuroka look up with half-lidded eyes at Izayoi hovering above her. "I promise I won't be so loud."
"Like you can keep your voice down."
Seeing the smirk on his face, Kuroka smirked herself.
"How about you make me then? The other guests will be thrilled to hear it though. I don't see the problem to go loud if you can't keep me down." She then pressed her lower region against her lover's. "You're the only one in here who can keep me down, Izayoi-kun~"
"You're impatient."
"It's a good thing, right, nya? Please make my urges go away, nya~" Kuroka asked just before she felt his lips against hers. She moaned under the kiss that had turned more passionately. She can feel it. And she loves it.
Meanwhile in Kyoto...
Hotel
Night
"Did you take this photo, Asuka-san?"
Kiryuu pointed out to the photo plastered within the flat screen TV which showed a photo of Asia standing next to Issei while the building of Kinkaku-Ji stood proudly behind them. The couple was seen smiling in the photo.
"Yes. I took it. What do you think?" Asuka asked in her nightgown whilst sitting in between Xenovia and Irina. Next to the three of them were Asia and Issei along with Matsuda, Motohama. On the other hand, Kiryuu sat a little ways in front of Asia.
"You took the picture magnificently well!" Kiryuu complemented before sneaking a look behind her shoulder to see Asia blush. "You really outdid yourself with the camera, Asuka-san. It's such a relief that Issei isn't doing any perverted actions in this photo." She added at the end as Issei looked offended at her comment.
"What do you mean?! I didn't do anything!"
"Yes, that's why I'm relieved." Kiryuu smiled before glancing at Matsuda and Motohama. "Unfortunately, you still share the same perverseness as the other two. That is also why people call you the 'Perverted Trio' nowadays."
Issei sweat drop whilst Matsuda and Motohama glares at Kiryuu.
"You don't know true art if it hits you in the face!" Matsuda retorted.
"Yes!"
"I do know true art. But it is not the same thing you guys are thinking." Kiryuu then gestured her hand towards the photo of Asia and Issei. "This is true art." She declared as Matsuda and Motohama stares at the photo displayed on the flat screen TV before they glared daggers at Issei who avoided their gazes and resort to look at Asia who blushes a deep shade of red. "Anyway, this is weird but I can't seem to calculate Izayoi-senpai's equipment for some reason. If you want to know, this is an off-topic that I'd like to get off."
"Equipment?" Asia asked in curiosity as Issei immediately covered her ears.
"Are you insane?!" Issei yelled at Kiryuu. His eyes wide with surprise, looking towards Kiryuu.
"Wh-What did you say?!" Matsuda and Motohama questioned out loud while Kiryuu casually looks at them.
"Yeah. It is true." She answered as she looks at Issei. "By the way, you can't hide everything from Asia any longer."
"I will if I have to!" Issei retorted as Asia innocently look up at the brunette. A look of pure curiosity on her face. Kiryuu smiles amusingly at him before turning to Asuka, Xenovia and Irina.
"I assumed you know what I meant by 'equipment', ladies?"
"I don't think we should discuss something like this." Asuka said with a hint of blush on her cheeks while she shakes her head in disapproval.
"Why? I think it is a topic we should discuss about for a moment since he is the only one I can't get a read on." Kiryuu crossed her arms over her chest with a casual look.
"Are you kidding us? You cannot get a read-on of Sakamaki Izayoi?!" Motohama asked before smirking smugly. "He must have been so unfortunate to be born with a little—"
"Nope." Kiryuu outrightly denied. "Someone of his stature will not have such cruelty bestowed upon him unlike others." At the end of her sentence, Kiryuu glances at Matsuda and Motohama who take a step back. A smirk plastered on her face as Kiryuu look at their crotches before turning back to look at their faces. "I doubt you would want me to reveal yours since I can get a read-on on both of you."
"No! Please no! Not in front of them!" Matsuda begged with tears.
"You're cruel!" Motohama cried.
"That's what I thought." Kiryuu stated before turning back to Asuka and the others.
"I have to prepare myself then before I'll get to taste of Izayoi-kun." Xenovia nodded sagely as everyone looks at her in shock before Matsuda and Motohama burst blood out of their noses while blood leaked from Issei's nose.
"You sure have to." Kiryuu grinned as she was the only one enjoying herself while Asuka and Irina held their faces in embarrassment.
Meanwhile, Asia look at her friends with curious innocence, oblivious to the topic discussed between them.
Meanwhile…
"At a time like this…There must be something going on."
Rias frowned muttering under her breath as she lift her head up to look at her remaining servants along with Sala, Shirayuki-Hime and Percher.
"A coordinated attack?" Sala questioned as Rias nods.
"There wouldn't be an attack of this size to appear within the Gremory Territory at this time." Rias explained crossing her arms as she recount Grayfia's message prior to their current journey towards the Gremory Territory through Bullet Train. "Even if it were only riots but the timing…it does not make sense."
"Maybe…it is related to the planned attack in Kyoto?" Everyone turned to Akeno sitting next Rias. "Asuka-san had reported a faction of Khaos Brigade, Hero Faction had already crossed paths with them in the morning during their trip."
An unsettling frown appears on Rias's face at Akeno's statement, recalling the text message delivered from Asuka in the afternoon today.
"Maybe…that is why Izayoi left yesterday." Akeno added as Rias looks up at her. "He might…"
"—have gone to Kyoto." Rias finishes as Akeno looked at her. "Unfortunately, Asuka did not tell anything about his arrival. If Izayoi-kun has indeed arrived in Kyoto, he would meet up with them already. Currently, his whereabouts are unknown. Although, we could have search for him after school but he doesn't want to be disturb, correct?" Rias turned to Akeno who nodded.
"He implies he doesn't want us to interfere."
"Then we shouldn't." Rias finalized. "I trust him, as all of you should trust in him." She looked at everyone. "There is no other way than to wait." She said as the others nodded.
"Izayoi-senpai…" Koneko murmured as Gasper looked at her with a small frown.
"It must be important if Izayoi-dono chose to leave." Sala said standing near the windows nearby where Shirayuki-Hime and Percher stood next to her. A sheath tied around the back of her waist where her sword sat inside could be seen. "Thus, I understand he needs privacy. It might be important to him alone."
"No doubt about it." Shirayuki-Hime replied shrugging her shoulders. "Gokujin-sama wouldn't do something as immature as leaving where the fight is only beginning. He would be the one who will be going to at it first." She voices out to everyone. Rias and Akeno could only smile in agreement whilst Sala nods.
"Whatever he is doing, he is missing out a lot." Percher shrugs her shoulders.
Time Skip
Hotel
Issei's Room
"Everyone's here?"
Azazel scanned around the room to look at everyone present.
The ORC group which consisted of the Gremory group plus Asuka and Irina, along with the Sitri servants and Serafall were currently presented. Nodding to himself that everyone was here, he speaks up.
"So, let's start explaining our battle plan. The area centred around Nijou Castle and Kyoto station is now in a state of high alert. All Devils and Fallen Angels stationed in Kyoto have been mobilized to search for suspicious characters. The Kyoto youkai are also providing us with assistance. Though we still haven't confirmed the movements of the Heroes Faction, we have successfully detected an ominous presence concentrating at Nijou Castle as the centre."
"An ominous presence?" Kiba voices out.
"Yes, from ancient times, Kyoto was a city constructed using the principles of Yin Yang and Feng Shui like a large scale magic circle. As a result, there are many special power spots, like Seimei Shrine, Seimei Well, Suzumushi Temple's Kofuku-Jizo, Fushimi Inari's pine tree Hizamatsu-san and others. Locations with incredible auras are too many to count. However, the flow has currently gone turbulent and is gathering at Nijou Castle." Azazel explained as Saji swallowed a mouthful of spit.
"What. What will happen?" Saji questioned with a hint of nervousness.
"No idea, but definitely not something good. Since they plan on using the Kyuubi leader who controls the ley-lines of this city to carry out some kind of experiment, we will use this key point as the basis of the entire plan."
Hearing Azazel's words, everyone begin nodding before Azazel began explaining the plan.
"First are the Sitri servants. You will be on guard in the area around Kyoto station. Guarding this hotel is also your job. The hotel itself already has a strengthened barrier, so if anything happens there will be a safeguard. Still if anyone suspicious approaches, you Sitri servants will be responsible for handling them."
"Understood!" The entire Sitri group replied.
"Next is the Gremory group plus Irina. I'm really sorry for putting you all on the spot every time, but you guys will be the main offence. In a short while, you will advance towards Nijou Castle. To be honest, the number of opponents and their powers are still unclear at this point. It could very well turn out to be a dangerous gamble. Your first priority is to rescue Yasaka-hime. Once you succeed, pull out immediately. After all, they have already announced they are using Yasaka-hime for an experiment. —Still, there is a high chance that it was just a bluff, though with Cao Cao's attitude it could very well be true. –Perhaps this was the reason why he was so eager to have us involved."
"T-then do we have enough battle power?" Issei asked with a look of uncertainty. Thinking about the battle to come, the brunette cannot help but voiced out.
"Don't worry, I already enlisted some anti-terrorist experts beforehand. They have been the strongest reinforcements in many bloody battles against the Khaos Brigade. With them the chances of success will be raised substantially."
"Reinforcements? Who?" Kiba asked. The blonde adopted a curious look as he and the others look at Azazel about their 'reinforcements'.
"Just think of them as exceptional beings for now. This is good news." Azazel pointed out with a smile before he spotted Asuka raising her hand. "Yes, Asuka-san?"
"Pardon, but what exactly is my role since everyone has been given their exact tasks." Asuka told him.
"Although you would be able to join the main offense but I am afraid you have to remain with us on safekeeping outside of Kyoto." Azazel said crossing his arms before he continued. "Now, this does not mean you're not wanted but there is a high probability that you will get injured if you participate in the main offense. You're a human, Asuka-san and sadly you're not as durable as Izayoi, even if he is a human like you."
"…I understand."
"Asuka-san…" Asia frowned at Asuka who glances at her from the corner of her eyes and respond with a smile.
"Don't worry, I probably seen this coming."
"Not to worry though." Azazel reassured as Asuka turned back looking at him smiling. "You will be an immense support for us. We won't restrict you from upholding to use your summon. So, you can go all out if you want." At his statement, Asuka smiles gratefully. "It'll save us a lot of trouble if you do."
"That is what I like to hear."
"Even though Gogmagog is an impressive being in itself mostly residing from the Dimensional Gap, but your summon is quite something of its own. You will be if not a great help fighting alongside us."
"Yes, Asuka-san. We will be fighting together on this." Rossweisse placed a hand on Asuka's shoulder whilst smiling.
"Thank you, Rossweisse-san." Asuka thanked with a smile looking at Rossweisse standing behind her.
"Finally, some bad news. This time, we only obtained three portions of Phoenix Tears."
Azazel voices out causing everyone to look at him wide eyed.
"Only three portions!? That is totally not enough!? And our enemies are terrorists!" Saji cried out in terror. His eyes wide as soon as he heard the bad news in regards of the good.
"Yes, I understand. But due to the Khaos Brigade's terrorist activities all over the world, tears have been in great demand. All the strategic strongholds of the various factions have less than ideal supplies. From the very beginning, tears were never something that could be mass produced easily. The Phoenix family has been extremely busy. What was originally a valuable commodity has become even more precious with jacked up prices. Amongst devils, it has even been suggested that the Rating Game should amend its rules about the usage of tears. You should know this as it may affect your future Rating Games." Azazel explained in detail before continuing. "This is a secret, but now the various factions have banded together, and redoubled efforts to find users of Twilight Healing. Though it is a rare Sacred Gear, it is not unique and our investigations have discovered there were several others apart from Asia. Finding them will be a great advantage as well as denying the Khaos Brigade their use. Letting them gain powerful healers will be very unfavourable. However, the current Beelzebub –Ajuka has also been carrying out personal research on new ways of recovery... That's about all I can say. There is also the Grigori's own research on recovery type artificial Sacred Gears. In fact, Asia has been secretly helping us out on our research and promising results have been obtained repeatedly."
At this, everyone looks at Asia who shyly smiles at them.
Standing next to her, Issei smiles proudly before he placed his hand on top of hers causing the blonde to look at him in surprise before smiling at him.
Azazel spread open his arms.
"So that's the situation. These tears—will be divided to give two portions to the main offence, the Gremory team. One for the Sitri. Please use them with care."
"Yes!"
Everyone answered before Azazel turns to Saji.
"Saji, you will fight along with the Gremory servants."
"M-me?" Saji pointed at himself. Though it was an unexpected arrangement, he immediately understood his mission. "...Dragon King?"
"Yes, that is correct. Your Vritra—Dragon King state will be very useful. The black flames can seal the movements of enemies as well as absorb their power. Just like the fight against Loki last time, you will support the Gremory group."
"That's not a problem, but I will easily lose my consciousness and go out of control in that state." Saji pointed out.
"No problem. Issei will help you regain control like the last time against Loki. Issei, just think of some words to say during that time—since you are the Heavenly Dragon, show me how to control the Dragon Kings."
"U-understood!"
Irina raised her hand.
"Have the other factions been informed?"
"Of course. Outside Kyoto, large numbers of Devils, Angels, Fallen Angels and Youkai have been gathered in order to prevent the escape of the culprits. Plus, a barricade has been set to completely prevent them from escaping. If possible, it would be best to capture them all using this opportunity." Azazel answered her before Serafall added.
"I will be in charge of directing and coordinating the forces outside Kyoto. If any bad kid tries to run, the various factions and I will destroy them." Serafall explained in a relaxed tone. "Also, I have contacted Sona at Kuou Academy. They are willing to provide whatever support they can offer."
"Azazel-sensei, what about Buchou and the rest?" Issei asked as Azazel furrowed his brow at his question.
"Yes, I wanted to tell them...But it looks like the time is not right. They are currently back in Gremory territory."
"What happened?" Azazel nodded in response.
"There are reports of riots in some city located within Gremory territory. They have most likely gone to handle that." He told everyone before he continued. "They were incited by some Old Maou supporters. It looks like there was a group which did not have direct communications with Khaos Brigade. Even so, they're causing trouble is an undeniable truth, so the girls have taken action. After all, it will be their territory in the future. —Also, I have received news that Grayfia-san was participating." A smile appeared on Azazel's face as he continued. "And yes, since Grayfia-san is taking action, those rioters will no doubt have any chance. I don't know if it's accurate or not, but it is rumoured that even the current family head's wife, Lady Gremory, was present at the scene. —Once infuriated, the Gremory ladies are quite a force to be reckoned with."
Azazel deliberately shivered as he spoke.
"Ara, 'The Flaxen-haired Madame of Extinction', the 'Crimson-haired Ruin Princess', and the 'Silver-haired Queen of Annihilation' have gathered in one spot Hmph, that will teach those rioters a good lesson."
Serafall hummed with a smile as she listed off the ominous titles of the three Gremory women.
"...T-he Gremory ladies all have these fearsome nicknames...Looks like Buchou's father and Sirzechs-sama's private lives must be very subdued under their wives..." Issei thought. "Although Izayoi-senpai doesn't have it any tough compare to them."
Then, Azazel pointed his finger at the map of the entire Kyoto that was spread out over the centre of the room.
"So these are the plans I proposed. I will also search for those terrorists directly from the skies. So everyone will be taking their positions in one hour. If you find anything suspicious, report to one another immediately. —And try not to die. Until the moment you get home, a school trip is still a school trip. —We will protect Kyoto with our lives. Understood?" Azazel looked to everyone.
"Affirmative!"
With that, the strategy meeting ended with everyone's response. After that, everyone walked out of the room to prepare before meeting once again in the lobby after they finished.
Time Skip
Lobby
"Huh?"
Issei arrived at the lobby to see Azazel and Rossweisse sitting in the seats nearby. Azazel stood up once he spotted the brunette and ushered him forward. Curious, the brunette walked up to him and stood in front of him before watching curiously upon his teacher pulling out something from his pocket. It was a red jewel that gives out light.
"It was just now. There was another molester incident just outside the hotel. I happened to be on scene, so I beat up the guy who wanted to fondle women's breasts... And then this thing came out from his body. I was thinking if it could be..." Azazel explained looking at the brunette who looked totally confused.
"That jewel is—"
Ddraig's voice sounded out for Issei and Azazel to hear.
"What is it, Ddraig?"
"Oh, this came from the box and escaped from your body during the bullet train ride." Ddraig casually said as Issei registered what he said before gawking at the red jewel in Azazel's hand.
"Wh-What?! Th-This is that jewel?!"
"Just as I thought. We analysed this jewel and found within it your energy." Azazel nodded as Issei looked down at the red jewel, recalling about his time entering into his subconscious to meet with the previous Boosted Gear users to uncover the secret within himself after Ajuka had twig the Evil Pieces inside him prior to his return home after he recovers from transforming into an incomplete version of Juggernaut Drive.
Staring down at the jewel for a moment, Issei takes the jewel handed by Azazel.
"Yes, no mistake about it. I can feel our pulse from it. No, wait... What is this."
However, Ddraig's voice suddenly became depressed.
"...I have investigated a bit about this jewel... The contents of the box, your potential... It has been passed around Kyoto through all sorts of different people. —B-by touching others' breasts."
"...! Y-you, what are you saying...?"
Issei began to doubt his ears as he heard those incomprehensible words, but Azazel was laughing wryly as if he figured it out.
"Oh—so that's why. The numerous molester incidents these past few days, it is your potential —this jewel has been using people as a medium to pass around Kyoto. Whether man or woman, as long as they come into contact with this jewel, they become obsessed with touching breasts."
"R-Really!? ...How can this be, so the series of molester incidents in Kyoto are all due to my potential…" Issei looks down at the floor before speaking up to Ddraig. "So Ddraig, what's the situation with this jewel?"
"...No idea. The power is definitely stronger…But, power gained from touching the chest of various people in this city, this...Is this really okay? Your potential that is..." Ddraig's grave tone voices out.
"Okay, okay. You don't have to say anymore! Who could have thought things would turn out like this?" Issei asked himself.
"...To have made so much trouble for the people of Kyoto... Issei-san really must find a way to compensate all these victims who became arrested as molesters." Rossweisse-san declared looking at the brunette from her seat.
"I will think of a way. But I wonder if Issei's potential is trying to gather some kind of special power? For example, Issei's body contains something other than demonic and dragon power, perhaps something like 'breast power'...? If it's Issei it could very well be possible."
Azazel spoke softly, deep in thought.
"Really, trying to save people on one hand, while creating trouble for others. You truly are impossible to comprehend, Issei-kun.." Rossweisse shakes her head disapprovingly as Issei scratches his head awkwardly.
"Anyway, as the owner why don't you hold on to that jewel, Issei. Who knows if its power might leak for some reason or another?" Azazel explained to the brunette who nodded before pocketing the red jewel.
Then silence overcame the two before the brunette voices out, breaking the silence.
"Uh, Sensei."
"What is it?"
"What kind of person is Cao Cao? I mean, the one in Records of the Three Kingdoms." Issei spoke as he was not well-versed in the Records of the Three Kingdom very well.
"So, how do you interpret him?" Azazel asked the brunette in respond as Issei scratches his face before he tried explaining what he knew.
"...Uh, he was Liu Bei's opponent, a villain, right? He was the enemy leader who stood in Liu Bei's way…"
Azazel smiled wryly after hearing his response.
"Your impressions are coloured by the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Though the real Cao Cao did kill many innocents, he is responsible for important political developments, and his most important feature is gathering and developing human talent."
"Talent?"
"Yes. No matter their family background, Cao Cao would use anyone as long as they were capable. Due to this, the state of Wei became a strong meritocracy. The Heroes faction's Cao Cao has also set his eyes on gathering talent, but ironically, with strong prejudice. It is reported that he recruited all sorts of special ability users. However, the current Cao Cao differs from his ancestor in his focus on humans. With neither devils nor angels under him, he gathers all kinds of talent, but limited to humans only. This is the only principle the Heroes Faction stubbornly maintains, and is most incomprehensible. And to reach their goals, they will even use brainwashing to create members for terrorism. To increase the number of Balance Breakers and develop Annihilation Maker through terrorism is going a bit too far."
Issei stared at Azazel as he spoke. The brunette contemplated the thoughts about the Hero Faction which consist of humans. But the thoughts of him facing them as humans which are weaker than devils and any other beings, he seemed to accept it openly. He also thought about his fate as a Devil since he has a very long lifespan and him, being a Devil was an unchangeable fate. Then, the Red Dragon Emperor thought about the righteousness of the Hero Faction, questioning if they basically held righteous or evil within their motives as they are crowned with the description of 'heroes'.
As he contemplated about it, Azazel stares at the brunette.
"What is it?" At the question directed at him, Issei looks at Azazel before voicing out his confusion.
"Not much, I was just thinking about what it meant to be Human and what it meant to be a Devil, questions I usually didn't think about...And also heroes. The Heroes Faction's official members are all descendants of heroes, and rival angels and devils in their physical capabilities, right? So what does it mean to be a "hero"? Ah, I don't mean the definition, I meant in terms of their existence."
"What are called heroes are those who possess special powers or abilities. Logically, they should use these powers and abilities to benefit mankind through great accomplishments, or to defeat great evil. In other words, you can say that they have to be born with the power to become heroes. However, these guys here are just people born with Sacred Gears. So-called Sacred Gears, are what God granted to certain individuals for the purpose of mankind's salvation... But this doesn't mean that all Sacred Gear possessors will become heroes, nor does it mean they will gain happiness. Since 'born with the power to become heroes' is not equivalent to 'actually becoming heroes.' Amongst Sacred Gear possessors, there are many who abuse their power and become notorious." Issei stared at Azazel throughout his explanation before he looks at himself.
"Heroes. When I was still a human, an ordinary human, they were the idols I admired and aspired to be. Fighting heroes... Uh, I'm a devil now, as well as a dragon, so from the heroes' point of view, I'm the villain now, right?"
"Have you been thinking about the question of being a devil and turning into the enemy of heroes—mankind? ...Hey, just think about what you want to become? What do you want to accomplish?"
Issei looked deeply in thought before he looks straight at Azazel.
"I want to become an upper class devil, to become the harem king! Still, I will also work hard for Buchou and the other servants!" A smile spread across Azazel's face at his response.
"Isn't that great? Just work hard towards this goal. You can do it, right?" Nodding at his teacher, Issei held a determined look.
"You're fine as long as you stay like this. But other than you, if it's Asia and the others who are facing humans, they might hesitate. However, as long as you go forward, they will follow behind your footsteps. Just be yourself. This also matters for the growth of the other servants."
"Understood! I, Hyoudou Issei! Will now advance towards the enemies with my fellow comrades!" Just as he declared, the others arrived at the lobby as both of them looked at their arrival.
"Issei-san." Asia called out once she stood in front of the brunette who smiled at her. As everyone gathered, the Sitri servants arrived at the lobby right behind them.
Spotting Saji amidst the Sitri girls, Issei smiles over at him as Saji responded by returning with his own smile.
"Gen-chan, don't push yourself too hard."
"That's right, Gen-chan. We already agreed to go shopping together for the President tomorrow."
"Yes, Hanakai, Kusaka."
"Genshirou, show those terrorists the will of the Sitri servants."
"Understood, Yura."
"Please run away if it gets dangerous."
"I have been frequently training my escape skills, Meguri." Saji nodded at their encouragement as everyone watches them.
As Issei watches them, Kiba placed his hand on his shoulder.
"Now that Buchou is not here, as substitute, our 'King' is you, Issei." Kiba declared causing the brunette to look at him in surprise and shock. The Red Dragon Emperor stared at him for a moment before responding.
"—! R-really! ... Whaaat!? I am 'King'!? Is this possible!?"
"What are you talking about? You've always aimed to become independent in the future to become 'King' yourself. Since you also held the power of one of the Heavenly Dragons and you hold only potential to grow more. Aside from Izayoi-senpai, Buchou and Akeno-senpai, you're the only that should take command. Under such circumstances, it is natural for the servants to take orders from you, right?" Kiba then pointed out his hand towards Asuka standing in between Xenovia and Irina. "Last time, Asuka-san aid us on taking command of the situation and greatly turned the battle over with her power. Unfortunately, she is not the one who will be accompanying us."
"Umm, ummm, I guess that's right..." Issei answered with a look of nervousness flashing before his face. "But for me to take command of all of you?" He asked looking at everyone.
"It'd be better if you take command in this battle, Issei. Irina, Asia and I can better apply ourselves when given orders." Xenovia voiced out.
"Yes yes, but don't be too impulsive, Issei. That's no good, got it?"
"That's right. Don't lose control."
Irina and Asia also chimed in.
"Since I only joined recently, I will let Issei-san who is more senior in the team be in charge." Rossweisse stated appearing to stand next to Asia.
"Think of this as something you should improve on." Asuka chided as Issei looked at her. "I've been commanding people for as long as I can remember and I can't say I am pretty good at it. I didn't think I made the best decision last time but it was logical for me to do so." She explained. "Everyone has potential to do something even if that something is not their profession."
"Yes, what Asuka-san said is right." Asia added. "You can do it, Issei-san. We all believe in you." She exclaimed with a determined nod as Issei looked at her.
Hearing the encouragement of his companions, Issei looks at his friends before nodding to them.
"Since I'm not joining you guys out there, I might as well lend a helping hand elsewhere." Asuka smiled at everyone.
"Be careful, Asuka-san." Asia reminded as Irina and Xenovia nodded in agreement.
"Yes, it's a shame we won't be fighting side to side. But alas we will be fighting the same fight." Xenovia declared as Asuka stifle a laugh and nodded.
"Yeah." She responded before she looks down at the weapon wrapped in some cloth within Xenovia's hand. "Xenovia. May I ask what are you holding?" Asuka asked in curiosity as everyone diverted their attention to the weapon wrapped in cloth covered with magical script.
"Oh. It just arrived from the Church. —The new and improved Durandal." Xenovia answered as Issei looked at it with realization, recalling she had told him about Durandal being upgraded by the Church which made him gave Ascalon to her for a period of time as a substitute. "Though I will have to use it in a real combat situation without a test run, that totally fits Durandal and my style, it'll be great." Asuka nodded in understanding.
"I guess you're going all out." Asuka stated as Xenovia nodded. Just then, Saji came over and made an apologising gesture with his hands.
"Sorry, I chatted too much." He apologised.
"We will leave the offence to you guys."
"Let us welcome tomorrow together."
"Be safe everyone. Give them what you got." The Sitri servants gave off encouraging words to the offence group as Issei looked at his companions. Nodding at them, he swiftly run out of the hotel automatic doors followed by the others.
"Good, let's set off for Nijou Castle."
And so, they directly advanced towards the place Cao Cao indicated, Nijou Castle—
Seeing them left, Rossweisse looks at Azazel and spoke up.
"I understand Rias-Buchou is not present and so is the others, but I noticed you did not mentioned Izayoi-kun." Azazel turned towards her as Asuka and the Sitri servants listened in. "Did he not follow them to the Gremory Territory?"
"Sadly, no. I did not get the information of his presence over at the Gremory Territory with Rias and the others. If I had the information, I would have already told you the riots at the Gremory Territory would be over already." Azazel pointed out. "I would like to discuss this with Rias and the others but since they would have their hands full with ridding the riots right about now, I can't do anything."
"Really." Rossweisse slowly nodded in understanding.
Meanwhile, Reya and Tomoe looked to each other at the current situation of Izayoi's absence. The two girls then looked at the other girls who were as curious and confused as them.
"What is he doing?" Asuka asked out of curiosity.
Shrugging his shoulders, Azazel continued.
"Anyway, that boy will no doubt come to Kyoto to save his 'other' wife." Azazel emphasised with his fingers whilst smiling. "He isn't an full-fledged adult but he's already married to two women. That is really impressive." He finishes with a sagely nod as the Sitri servants looked at him in shock of their blonde senior having married another woman other than Rias Gremory.
"After this is all over, we might be able to get the full story." Asuka stated as Azazel lifted an eyebrow.
"Why? Is it so hard to believe?" Asuka frowned and look at him pointedly.
"We aren't looking at the full picture yet, that's why. Maybe he can shed some light into it."
"Yes, you're right." Azazel shrugs his shoulders as Rossweisse nodded along. "But I must say it is impressive of him. Truly impressive of Sakamaki Izayoi."
Hotel
Night
At the center of the bed, Kuroka sat upon Izayoi's lap with a content smile, liking the time she spent with him. She was naked yet her kimono covered the bottom part of her body. Her breasts inclined to press against Izayoi's naked chest. It was roughly an hour or so, they had stopped and Kuroka's urges had been satisfied, much to her enjoyment and satisfaction. After the make-out session, it only made Kuroka's urges increases and she had pleaded Izayoi to chase them away. With that, it resulted to a full blown intercourse, much to Kuroka's delight and Izayoi's amusement.
Kuroka sighed blissfully as she felt the warm liquid inside her stomach. The liquid that had chased away one of her urges. She then felt the tingling and warm feeling of her lower region that had been the result of the love-making and she leaned her head against the crook of Izayoi's neck, basking in the afterglow. She glances down at her stomach and she sent a tiny smile before she let her gaze drift to the chest she was leaning on.
"I can feel his heartbeat…" Kuroka thought pleasantly, her human ear hearing the sound of her lover's heartbeat slowly beating within his chest. Listening to the constant and slow heartbeat, made her smile. "He's alive." That single thought kept her smiling. Just by knowing this single fact made her happy. After the horrifying events that she had experienced in the past regarding her lover, she wanted nothing more than to know he is alive by hearing his heart beating lively. Throughout her life, Kuroka did feel genuinely happy at some occasions related to herself only however she did not feel anymore happier to hear the beating sound of her lover's heartbeat. The person she found herself caring about and as time went by, love. Even if she did not spent enough time with him, she already felt she knows him enough. And to her happiness, he cared about her. What more can she want?
Snuggling above her lover's chest, Kuroka glances up at her lover and she found herself drowning in the pair of purple eyes that reflected back at her golden ones.
"Thank you for chasing away the urges, Izayoi-kun, nya~" Kuroka thanked as she leaned her head forward and kisses his lips before pulling back. Her face flushed with a content smile whilst Izayoi smiled back.
Kuroka let her head lolled above his chest.
Thinking about the events today in her mind, she did not feel an ounce of regret for leaving her partner to pursue for her lover. However, she hope that her partner was not holding a grudge against her for leaving though. She will make it up for her another time if she did.
The room was silent by the peaceful breathing of the couple. The afterglow aura permits around them as they sat above the bed for a while. The smell of their lovemaking had long covered the bed.
"...So, I'd assume that Le Fay's the one dealing with the enemy?" Kuroka perk up at the blonde's question before nodding her head. Her head lolled against his chest again, hearing his steady but distant heartbeat.
"Yep. She doesn't mind that I sent her. It's not a real battle though. They weren't serious to put up much of a fight, they didn't go all out, nya." Kuroka looks at the blonde. "She said that it was just an opening ceremony." She added before glancing at the blonde and turns her gaze downwards. "But…" Kuroka grew quiet as she processed the words spoken by Le Fay about the plan regarding a certain a Nine-Tailed Fox. "—there's something you have to know, Izayoi-kun, nya…"
"Kuroka?"
"They called themselves the Hero Faction. Le Fay dealt against them with the help of your Second-Year juniors." Kuroka paused. "But after the battle, the enemy said something to them just before they left."
At the statement, the blonde look on with a questioning look.
"Nijou Castle." Kuroka spoke. "They're planning to experiment something over at the place tonight, nya. They're going to use her as as the experimentation subject." Finishing her sentence, Kuroka looks up Izayoi to see his expression. Consciously, she stretches her arms and wraps it over his waist to his back.
"Nijou Castle." Nothing but a troubling frown could be seen on his face. "Tonight…"
Kuroka only nod his head against his chest.
"They're making their stand there…and there's where we come in." Kuroka looks up to see a challenging smile on his face. "You know, I'm glad you decided to visit me at this time, Kuroka." Izayoi puts his hand on her head. "You see, I'm having trouble with transportation lately." Kuroka smiles hearing this.
"Really? Then my visit isn't all that selfish of me, right? To think the girls let you out of their sights…" She puts her hands over his chest.
"I left of my own accord." The blonde answered and Kuroka look at him in curiosity before she smiles again.
"Well then, I'm glad you did. Then I wouldn't be able to meet you right now. Is that right?" Kuroka asked as Izayoi nods.
"It's a good thing you came, Kuroka." Izayoi said which made Kuroka blushes at his compliment. "It really is." He repeated before Kuroka leans up to kiss him full on his lips. A moment later, she pull back to look at him.
"Thank you, Izayoi-kun." Kuroka thanked.
"No, thank you." Izayoi replied before he smiles slyly. "What do you say, Kuroka? You're coming along on the ride?"
Hearing this, Kuroka nodded without hesitation.
"Who says I'm not coming with you, nya? I'll be with you, Izayoi-kun. You can count on that, nya!" Kuroka claimed strongly but with a warm smile.
To Be Continued…
Alright. That is the end of the newest addition of A Problem Devil, Born~ I apologize if I had been late to update but the thought to update this did not cross my mind since I have a big exam coming up and I am swamped with work.
Summary: Continuing from the last chapter, we found Kuroka made her appearance at the same hotel that Izayoi went to and visited him. Plus, we got a glimpse of Kuroka and Izayoi wearing the nekomimi headphones which I absolute adore! Anyway, while she and Izayoi spent their time alone in the hotel room, the others in Kyoto were readying themselves to face the Heroes Faction. Meanwhile, Rias along with the others at her side went to the Underworld to attend to the riots happening there. By the end, we learn Izayoi and Kuroka will join in on the impending battle soon. Brace yourselves for the next chapter! It will be anything more than intense!
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