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Chapter 79
Late at night, the day of the meeting with the Vampires.
Naruto is currently at the Occult Research Club's clubroom.
The ones who have gathered here from the Gremory side is all of the Occult Research Club's members, Sona and Shinra from the Sitri side, Azazel-sensei as the representative of the Fallen Angels, and one Sister from the Heaven side— A Sister who is wearing her veil down. She is a beauty who looks like she is from Northern Europe and she has features that are standing out like an actress. She looks to be in her late 20's, and she has a soft smile with a gentle atmosphere The Sister looks around and greets everyone here.
"I still haven't introduced myself. My name is Griselda Quarta, and I am supervising the staff members from Heaven in this region. I have introduced myself to Red and Blue Dragon Emperors and Sister Asia before, and I'm hoping I can get along with the rest of you whom I haven't met", Griselda said as she glances at Naruto looking at his cross on his necklace.
"She is my Boss-sama!",
Irina says that while Naruto just pats her on the head. He's currently sitting on the couch next to Gasper and Rias on Gaspers right while Naruto is on his left. Sensei exchanges a handshake with Sister Griselda.
"Oh, I have heard about you. Gabriel's Queen! Sister Griselda, the exorcist who will be among the top 5 women exorcist", Azazel said to her.
"Thank you for your words. Having my name known to the former Governor of the Fallen Angels...I'm honored", Griselda said to him with a smile.
A reincarnated Angel that supervises the staff from Heaven in this region. She is the Queen of Gabriel who is one of the Four Great Seraph, boss of Irina, and also someone that knows Xenovia from her country. Naruto has met her before and she has already introduced herself to him. It was during when Naruto was sleeping with Irina... Very awkward... Gabriel governs the card suit of Hearts. She can't easily show up in the headquarters of this region because she is going between Heaven and the Vatican, so they were only able to meet her recently.
The way that Xenovia was panicking back then was abnormal. Since they are from the same institute and since she has been under her care since she was little, she told them this Sister is one of the people she can't act mighty against. It seems like it was quite a shock for this Sister when she found out that Xenovia who is a devout believer of their religion became a Devil, but she did say she was more sad about Xenovia not contacting her.
This is the first time the members here besides me, Asia, Xenovia, and Irina, will be meeting this person.
Sister Griselda apologises.
"I apologise. I should have come and greeted you all much earlier...but it didn't fit my schedule, and I am regretting how incapable I am", Griselda said to Xenovia.
"Oh my? Xenovia, you don't look well?", Irina asks a question to Xenovia which has a meaning behind it.
"...Don't tease me, Irina",
Xenovia puts on a stiff face and tries not to be within the Sister's sight, but—
The Sister grabs hold of Xenovia's face with both her hands!
"Xenovia? Do you hate seeing me that much?", Griselda asks her.
"...N-No. It's just...", Xenovia said.
"Just?", Griselda said to her wanting to know.
"...S-Sorry I couldn't answer your calls", Xenovia said which Naruto sighs at this.
The phone call that Xenovia was ignoring was a call from this Sister.
Receiving the apology from Xenovia, Sister Griselda lets go off her face.
"Yes. Very well done. Since I gave you my number, you should at least give me a call. Understood? You can at least have dinner with me, right?", Griselda asks.
"Of course. I would be concerned about you since we are in the same region once again", Xenovia says.
"So are you dating Naruto-Sama?", Griselda with a smirk as both blush red.
"W-W-What? We aren't dating, she likes Issei... Wait a second, did you just call me "Naruto-Sama"?!", Naruto asks her!
"Eheheheheh, well you are the strongest exorcist, you were an exorcist before this happened, I knew Kushina, she was my best friend and was also a Nun like me before she met your father Minato, they instantly fell in love", Griselda said smiling surprising Naruto.
The night gets even darker—
It became completely silent outside, and they felt something abnormally cold from outside by the time everyone exchanged few words. Every one of them sensed it, and they looked out the window towards the direction where the entrance of the old school building is.
Rias stands.
"Looks like they are here... The presences of Vampires are cold like always", Rias said as she looks at Kiba. Kiba stands, and then leaves the room after bowing to them.
"He must have gone to welcome the Vampires. Vampires are beings that can't enter a building which they haven't been invited to come into. They don't appear in mirrors, and they don't have shadows.
They can't cross running waters, they hate garlic, and they are weak against the symbols of the Church—the cross and holy water. And they can't heal themselves unless they sleep in their coffin. Reminds me of Gaspers black coffin he keeps in his room...", Naruto thought.
Gasper who is a half Vampire is a bit different from that description. He has a shadow, and he appears in the mirror. He can walk across rivers, he is overcoming garlic thanks to Naruto which he slips garlic in his food, and it isn't like he has to sleep in his coffin but he likes sleeping in it. Apparently it's because the human blood inside Gasper is stronger...That's why he can sleep inside the box... When Dracula found out Gasper likes staying inside a box he instantly understood, he was just like Gasper when he was a kid.
The reason why Kiba went downstairs is because the guest Vampires are purebloods, and they won't be able to come in without being invited.
Gasper is putting on a very complicated expression. Of course. Since the real Vampires that chased him out are coming here.
It seems like the Vampires coming here aren't from Gasper's family, but he still can't hide the fact of being nervous.
After a while, there is a knock on the door.
"I have brought the guests",
Kiba said as he opens the door and brings in the guests in a gentleman's manner. The one who comes in is a doll-like little girl who is wearing a dress worn by those princesses back in the Middle ages. She is like a doll is because she has a very beautiful face. Her eyes, nose, and even her mouth look like those western dolls where she doesn't seem like a human, and her beauty seems like it was made by someone. You can say that she is flowing with a very mysterious atmosphere. She has long wavy blonde hair, and it makes her look like a doll even more. And the color of her face is really bad that she looks like a corpse.
Unlike Gasper who is pale because he has been staying inside hiding, she has a skin color which doesn't seem alive.
Her very red eyes are darker than those of Gasper. Like Devils, Vampires also have a long lifespan, and Naruto heard that they can change their appearance to their liking...
There is a man and woman wearing a suit behind the girl. Her escorts. Are they her bodyguards? Both of them have a bad skin color, so they must also be Vampires. Naruto can sense a cold and sharp presence from them. They don't have any kind of lifeforce like thing around them.
The girl-the guest Vampire greets Rias and them politely.
"How do you do, people of the Three-Great Powers. I'm especially honored to meet two of the little sisters of Satans and the former Governor of the Fallen Angels", she said.
Being urged by Rias, the girl sits right across Rias.
She introduces herself before sitting.
"I am Elmenhilde Galnstein. Please call me Elmen", Elmenhilde said to them.
Sensei puts his hand on his chin.
"...Galnstein. If I'm correct, it's one of the two big factions of Vampires under Lord Dracula's command and it's a household which is ranked one of the highest among the Carmilla-faction. It's been awhile meeting a pureblood and noble Vampire...", Azazel said.
Vampires are a resident of darkness that have existed since ancient times. They have similar rankings and weaknesses like High-class Devils. But, Devils are residents of the Underworld. Vampires are beings that live in the darkness of the human's world. They may seem similar, but their views and culture differ a lot. Devils and Vampires have continued living by using humans while not stimulating each other's territory. The Heaven—the part where the servants of God being our natural enemies are the same, but both sides have distanced themselves from each other while not fighting together. The Devils have settled down on the three-side battle this summer by agreeing to the alliance of the Three Great Powers, but the Vampires aren't even trying to sit down for negotiation. Because of that, they still have quarrels with the Heaven—the warriors of the Church.
Apparently, an incident which split the world of Vampires occurred several hundred years ago. That gave birth to the Tepes-faction and Carmilla-faction. Tepes have the principals of men standing above women, and Carmilla-faction have the principal of women standing above men.
"I don't understand it that well, but in order to leave pureblood Vampires, the ones who have been arguing a very long time between choosing a female true ancestor and a male true ancestor have finally split into two groups several hundred years ago after their sides have been splitting away", Tiamat said to Naruto in his thought.
If it's just like how Sensei explained, then it makes her, Elmenhilde, a Vampire from the Carmilla-faction who has the principal of woman standing at the top. Elmenhilde who is sitting on the chair. After confirming that Akeno has given her tea, Rias asks her a very straight forward question from the beginning.
"Elmenhilde, I feel bad asking you this from the beginning, but I will ask you. –Can you tell us your reason of wanting to meet us? What is the reason for the Carmilla-faction, who has avoided contact with us, to suddenly come out in front of the Gremory, Sitri, and former Governor Azazel?", Rias asked.
Elmenhilde closes her eyes, and opens her hide slowly after nodding her head.
"I would like to borrow the Gasper Vladi", Elmenhilde said which instantly Naruto, Hendricksen, Ren, Tohka's eyes narrow at her words.
The others became speechless at the answer they didn't expect, and can only be shocked about it. Everyone's gaze gathers at Gasper.
Gasper is trembling over his whole body. It seems like he didn't expect himself being appointed. No, they also didn't expect that they are after Gasper.
"Gasper's ability which has just awakened... No no, even so, why are you seeking for it?", Naruto said angrily.
"Naruto is right, a straightforward answer to a straightforward question. Sorry, but I will have you explain to us by steps. —What happened in the world of Vampires?", Azazel says.
Elmenhilde then speaks.
"A certain incident happened in our world of Vampires which can cause the sense of our values to crumble. You may already know it because of the information being leaked out, but a half appeared from the Tepes's side that possesses a Longinus", Elmenhilde said as Naruto makes a fist.
They were told that a Longinus possessor appeared in the world of Vampires and that it's causing a stir...
So the half-Vampire from the Tepes's side is a Longinus possessor. But the one who came to talk to us is Carmilla's side...
Sensei asks while narrowing his eyes.
"So what is the Longinus that the Tepes's side is in possession of?", Azazel asked her.
After the monster crisis, I was told about Longinus from Sensei.
Among the total 17 Longinus where the locations are known are the six of them of [Boosted Gear] [Chaos Karma] [Vanguard] [Heavens Destroyer] [Sandalphon] and [Regulus Nemea] from the Devil's side. In other words that will be me and Sairaorg's [Pawn], Regulus.
And in the Heaven's side there is the Joker who is said to be in possession of the second strongest Longinus [Zennith Tempest], and from the Fallen Angel's side there is the [Canis Lycaon] also known is "Slash Dog" who is under Sensei, and in the magician's association—there is the [Absolute Demise] who is within the organization of Mephisto Pheles who has a good relationship with the Three Great Powers. Among the group of outlaw stray magicians who have distanced themselves from the Three Great Powers and who are seen as threats from many magicians, there is the [Incinerate Anthem].
Besides that there is the [Divine Dividing] that Vali possesses, and there are the three-types of [True Longinus], [Annihilation Maker], and [Dimension Lost] from the Hero-faction of Khaos Brigade. Except, since the Hero-faction has ceased their actions, the whereabouts of those three are unknown... What's creepy is that those three Longinus haven't reached the stage where it transfers to a new host despite leaving their bodies... Those are the ones which are currently known. Even so, they say that they have confirmed the ones mentioned recently, so you can tell how hard it is for them to find the whereabouts of the possessors.
There are three of them where the whereabouts is unknown.—Even the Three Great Powers are having hard time finding the [Sephiroth's Grail], [Innovate Clear], and [Telos Karma]. From what Naruto had heard, it seems like Ajuka Beelzebub-sama has found the whereabouts of [Innovate Clear]...but, he's still investigating for more accurate information. With that, there will be two of them that the Three Great Powers don't know about its whereabouts. The [Sephiroth's Grail] or the [Telos Karma]. The ones that the Vampires have in possession will be either of them. Then Elmenhilde answers like this.
"—It's the [Sephiroth's Grail]", Elmenhilde said causing there eyes to narrow seriously.
"Out of all things, it had to be the one of the relics, the Holy Grail huh", Hendricksen said leaning against the wall.
The holy-spear that Cao Cao possessed is that. Among the Longinus, there are other relics, and Naruto heard that [Sephiroth's Grail] and [Incinerate Anthem] are one of them as well. The former is the Holy Grail. The latter is the holy cross.
Sensei continues.
"The one used in the Last Supper, the one which received the blood of Jesus. Holy Grail has many legends. But that one which is a Sacred Gear isn't a normal Holy Grail. It's a Longinus, and a masterpiece which can turn around the principal of life... I think your name was Elmenhilde, but what are the immortal Vampire seeking for by using that?", Azazel said questing her.
"A body which will absolutely not die—. Even if they have their hearts nailed, even having a holy cross put in front of them, even if they don't sleep in their coffins, even if they walk under the sun, those from Tepe's side have gained a body which can't be destroyed. No, to say it more precisely, they have gained a body which is hard to destroy. It seems like the power of the Holy Grail is still incomplete", Elmenhilde said as she continues by saying this.
"They are trying to become a being with no weaknesses. They have abandoned their pride as Vampires. Not only that, they are also attacking our side. There have already been casualties. We will not be forgiving their action. We are planning to execute them as fellow Vampires", Elmenhilde said as her irises are dark, and were filled with hatred. It seems like she finds it really annoying that the actions of the Tepes's side, which rejected the way Vampires have to live, and their assaults.
"So the Carmilla's side doesn't like the ways of Tepes's side which rejected the living ways of Vampires and the assault they started. Well, anyone would get pissed if they are attacked", Azazel said which Elmenhilde nods to Sensei's words.
"Yes, that's exactly correct. And our aim is—", Elmenhilde said as her gaze moves to Gasper. The red eyes and red eyes meet with each other.
"To stop the Tepes's side which is causing ruckus by borrowing the power of Gasper Vladi who is standing over there", Elmenhilde said as Naruto's eyes hold anger.
"So they are planning to make our Gasper take part in the war between Vampires after they kicked him out, disgraceful!", Ren thought with anger having a serious look on his face.
"Does that have to do with how Gasper is a Vampire from the House of Vladi—the Tepes's side?", Rias said calmly but inside she is getting furious about this bit by bit.
Elmenhilde puts on a meaningful smile at Rias's question.
"That will also be a part of it, Rias Gremory-sama. But what we are truly craving for is Gasper Vladi's power. We have heard that the power sleeping inside him has awakened-", faster then Elmenhilde could finish Naruto slams his fist on the table destroying it completely shocking everyone?!
"So, now you want him back because he has power?! Ever since I heard of Gaspers story, I hated the ones who treated him as garbage, but I hate the ones more who would use him for there own benefit... Gasper is my adopted brother, I did the paper work and for you to stroll on in here to want my brother... Are you asking for a death wish?!", Naruto said as he enters his hybrid forms showing his tails and wings and other things.
"I'm a hybrid, does that disgust you?!", Naruto as his form changes again which his body changes to show he's now using trihexa's power within him.
"Or are you afraid of me since in related to Trihexa?", Naruto said as Elmenhilde and the other vampires start to sweat feeling this terrifying power. Naruto deactivates his power as he's back in human form and sits down as he then ruffles Gaspers hair.
Elmenhilde continues a little scared.
"We are planning to solve the dispute between Vampires by using the strength of Vampires only. For that reason, we would like to borrow the power of Gasper Vladi", Elmenhilde asks as a need of sweat comes down her face not wanting to anger one but four god class beings.
"Gasper is formerly from House of Vladi, but now he is part of the Gremory after being kicked out of his home, and we don't want to get involved in the conflict between Vampires either!", Naruto said angrily as Elmenhilde gathers her courage. But what she said next was a big mistake.
"Gasper is originally from our household. Return him. We will use him in the dispute-", Elmenhilde was cut off as a sword meets her neck curtesy of "Arceus" Naruto grips his sword while the two vampire guards are stoped by Hendricksen and Tohka who are holding there sacred gears at there necks.
"You don't understand, Gasper has a power within him. There are very rare times when those born from a vampire are born with the ability to surpass that of normal Vampires. Gasper has the ability to surpass Dracula. Does Dracula even know your trying to get Gasper involved in this?", Naruto asked which Elmenhilde doesn't meet his gaze.
Elmenhilde continues.
"Now, about the Holy Grail which is the problem. Of course the possessor is those we despise—a half-", Elmenhilde stops as Naruto glares at her more!
"Sorry, her name is Valerie Tepes. She was born from the House of Tepes", Elmenhilde said which both Naruto and Gasper's eyes widen in shock at this.
"Isn't she Gaspers closest friend when he used to be in the vampires territory?", Naruto thought. Gasper has a face where he looks like he is about to cry.
"...Valerie...? L-Lies! Valerie wasn't born with a Sacred Gear like I was!",
Gasper said who has been trembling with fear until now, argues against Elmenhilde soon as he heard the name Valerie like a different person.
"Even if it doesn't activate when you are born, Sacred Gear can activate with a certain trigger. You should also know that, correct? Valerie—she was no different. We can presume that she awakened her powers recently, and attained the ability", Elmenhilde said.
Sensei narrows his eyes, and crosses his arm.
"I can presume that they hid it before we and the Heaven's side have observed and confirmed it. Geez, they are pathetic. For the Vampires who detest holy power to not abandon the relic Longinus, the Holy Grail, and not even handing it to us but hiding it", Azazel said.
"I also have the same opinion", Elmenhilde said agreeing to Sensei's words.
Elmenhilde looks at Gasper. This time Gasper looks straight at her while feeling scared.
"Gasper Vladi, don't you hold a grudge against the House of Vladi—the Tepes's side which exiled you? With your current power, I think it will be possible-", Elmenhilde was cut off by Gasper.
"... I-I'm satisfied just being able to stay here. Just being able to stay with Naruto, President and everyone—",Gasper said but Elmenhilde then said something else.
"—Hybrid", Elmenhilde said which the blade gets closer to get neck drawing blood.
Soon as he heard that, Gasper starts to gradually put on a gloomy face. Seeing that, Elmenhilde continues carefully.
"What kind of name were you called when you were living in Vladi's household, I wonder? The only one you were able to exchange your emotions with is the half from House of Tepes, Valerie, correct? Inside the castle where the House of Tepes imprisoned the half they have gathered for a temporary amount of time, I was told that you and Valerie worked together, and helped each other. Don't you want to stop Valerie?", Elmenhilde said.
Sister Griselda who was silent till now speaks.
"Your kind detests and hates the children who are half, but wasn't it the selfish action of Vampires that originally took humans, used them as their pleasure, and made them bear a child? The ones who had our people eaten, and made counter measures for it while having regrets were us, the people from the Church. If it's possible, I will prefer for your kind to not get involved with humans as mere hobbies", she says.
Even though she is saying it in a gentle manner, her words have so much hate in them. She's saying it without breaking her smile! To be expected from Irina's boss and Xenovia's former guardian!
Elmenhilde puts her hand to her mouth, and smiles.
"I'm sorry about that. But hunting humans is the true nature of our kind, Vampires. I think Devils and Angels are the same, correct? To attain a price by granting human's wish, and having the need for the beliefs of a human. Aren't we supernatural beings, "the weak", which can only live by using humans as our source?", Elmenhilde said.
Elmenhilde calls the Vampire who is acting as her bodyguard standing behind her, and she takes out something that looks like a document.
"I didn't come here empty handed. I have prepared a document", Elmenhilde said as she hands the document to Sensei.
Sensei who received the document, sighs after looking through the document.
"A peace conference with the Carmilla's side, huh", Azazel says shocking everyone at his words.
"So they brought a trump card up their sleeve for having a diplomatic relation...! They didn't respond until now, and they make an action like this at this timing!", Tiamat said angrily which Naruto pulled his blade away knowing someone else will scare her.
Sensei puts the document on the table, and then asks Elmenhilde.
"So then. This meeting today is for diplomatic reasons, and you were dispatched to us as a special envoy, right?", Azazel says which Elmenhilde shows her smile at Sensei's question.
"Yes. Our Queen, Carmilla-sama, is saddened with the war we have been having with the Governor-sama of the Fallen Angels and the Church that has been going on for a long time, and she is saying that she wishes to have a truce", Elmenhilde said.
Sensei has veins appearing from his cheek because of the way Elmenhilde is handling this.
"You are getting the steps wrong, Missy. Normally the treaty for the peace comes first, and the thing about Longinus comes after that. This just seems like you are saying that you won't agree to peace unless we help you out", Azazel said dangerously.
Sister Griselda who narrowed her eyes mysteriously continues after that with a calm behaviour.
"We, the Three Great Powers that have been asking and agreeing for peace with each faction without any discrimination will certainly have a weaker persuasive power towards other factions if we don't agree to this term. They will think that "So even if they are asking for peace with each faction, they untie the tension with those they choose". And instead of ceasing war, it's to have a truce. It feels like they have come under our weakness", she says.
Rias's body is shaking with rage. Sona holds Rias's hand, and she shakes her head to calm her down.
Elmenhilde then says something while lifting her mouth as if she is truly happy.
"Please be rest assured. The fight between Vampires will be solved only with Vampires. If you lend us Gasper Vladi, we won't ask for more. We will also prepare a connection with you and the House of Vladi along with taking part in the truce", Elmenhilde said which Issei finally says something.
"Hold on. Even if we hand Gasper over to you, are you even going to return him back to us safely? No, we still haven't said we will hand him over to you! But still, I want to ask about that!", Iseei demanded.
Elmenhilde looks at Issei with discriminating eyes.
"You are the servant of the High-class Devil Rias Gremory-sama, ―Red Dragon Emperor, correct? Do you have the right to speak to me who is a special envoy? Even if you are the Red Dragon Enoeror, a mere servant that doesn't have any qualifications has no right to question me, correct?-Really Elmenhilde, is that what you think of humans and half blood vampires?", someone said as everyone freezes which they all turn to the door to see Dracula standing at the door glaring at Elmenhilde who shakes in fear!
"Lord Dracula, why are you-", Elmenhilde was cut off as he disappeared and reappeared sitting on the couch next to Elmenhilde who freezes.
"For you to say something like this, I wonder if I should eliminate your entire family?", Dracula said as he looks at the truce papers.
"Having a truce with the Vampires by sacrificing one of the servants of the next heiress of the House of Gremory, huh. If I have to sum up what you guys from the Carmilla's side are trying to say, this is what you are saying, right?", Sensei says what Rias wants to say by understanding how she is feeling about all of this.
"Agreed, having two friends who have feelings for each other to be used against each other is too cruel", Dracula said as Gasper blushes at what Dracula said.
"But my lord, It's not decided that he will be sacrificed. There is nothing better but to have this settled immediately", Elmenhilde said but shuts up as Dracula glares at her.
"You don't want us to interfere right? How about acting as the middleman or helping one of the sides? You need Gasper because you are lacking power, right?", Azazel said which Elmenhilde shakes her head to Sensei's suggestion and answers.
"No, we will settle our problem with our own hands. If you want to be an advisor, then be my guest", Elmenhilde said but avoids Dracula's eyes. All of them know he can't just end the fight, he's still apologizing to the gods for the fights him and his brothers caused, he has no time to stop the fighting at his home as much as he wants to.
Elmenhilde stands up.
"This is all I have to say. It was fortunate that I was able to meet you tonight. Above all else, I thank your great kindness of allowing a Vampire into your territory, Rias Gremory-sama", Elmenhilde said not wanting to show any disrespect with Dracula in the room.
Rias puts on a mad expression at Elmenhilde's cold smile which looks so fake. Her eyes are filled with rage.
"... Yes, I'm glad that I was able to have this precious meeting. After all, I understood very well about your kind", Rias said sarcastically.
"Then, farewell. I will leave my servant in this area. If something happens, please consult that person. ―Now then, I will be waiting for your good reply", Elmenhilde says as she didn't even flinch with Rias's last sarcasm, and the resident of darkness left this old school building.
TIME SKIP 10 MINUTES LATER
The one who bursts out by smacking the table is Xenovia.
"... I sure can't come to like the Vampires like always...", Xenovia said as Dracula nods.
"Yeah, if I'm right almost all the pureblooded ones are corrupted ass holes. Once I get done with the meeting with Odin I'll stop this war", Dracula said annoyed by it.
Sister Griselda drinks from the cup, and then says it.
"If it was you in the past, you would have gone on a killing spree. You endured it well. You sure have grown from what I heard of the past you", Griselda said as Dracula nods.
"True... I was insane back then...", Dracula said to her agreeing to what she said.
"What will you do? You probably won't be able to ignore their cooperation. If that happens, you will end up having to send Gasper off. If that happens...at the worst case, you might lose him", Sona says as Gasper puts on a complicated expression towards Sona clear answer. Gasper grips Naruto's shirt not wanting it to happen.
Gasper takes a big breath, and spits it out with trembling voice.
"I-I'm going", Gasper said shocking everyone while Dracula glances at Gasowr curious why he decided to do it.
"... I'm not planning to return to the world of Vampires once again, because to me this is my home. B-But I want to save Valerie! She...I am indebted to her. Thanks to her, I was able to escape from the castle and was able to reach this place... I have died once, but even so I have a kind master, Naruto-sensei I can rely on, and friends whom will play with me... I was able to become this happy, but thinking that she is the only one continuing to receive a painful experience is... I am sure she is receiving unreasonable treatment!", Gasper puts on a manly face as Dracula smirks.
"I want to save Valerie! And I will not die! I will save Valerie, and come back here!", Gasper said with determination!
He has a manly look in his eyes and face!
Dracula pats Gasper's head without saying anything surprising him as Dracula ruffles his hair.
Hearing Gaspers determination, Rias stands up.
"I will be going there. This time I will be planning to sit down and talk with those from the House of Vladi. First I will go personally and see the situation over there with my own eyes. I think it won't be late if the dispatch of Gasper comes after that", Rias said with flames in her eyes.
"Then we will also—", Issei was cut off as Rias shakes her head.
"No, I want you and everyone to stay on standby. There might be a case if something happens", Rias said.
"...And what do you mean by that?", Issei said confused?
Rias puts two fingers up to his question.
"For the precondition, it's appropriate for me who is Gasper's master to visit them personally, and it won't be rude towards the other party. And there will be two main reasons why I'm having all of you stay on standby here. First reason is having all of you being able to take action without me if an incident were to occur. There might be those who would attack this place so members who can handle them should stay here. For the second reason...", Rias said looking at everyone.
"If something were to happen to me over there, I will need reinforcements", Rias said.
"So president, you are predicting that something might occur or that you might get dragged into something over there, correct?", Kiba asked.
"That's right, Yuuto. It will be the best if nothing happens, but judging from the past events, there is a chance that we will get dragged into it judging from the problems the Vampires are having. So it won't be weird to take actions while anticipating it", Rias said.
"Then isn't it better for all of us to go with you from the start...?", Issei asked.
"They will be on alert if we were to go there with all of us. Are they trying to solve it by using force? –They will think like that and it will be harder to negotiate with them, so it will be appropriate for me to go there first... It was them who didn't even try to listen to our words, so it is a must for me to go there... Am I being naïve?", Rias said.
"No... But I have to say if I was younger. I would have rocked your world", Dracula said causing everyone to face fault while Rias blushes and stutters as Dracula laughs walking to the door.
"Well, I'm off! I'll be back as soon as I can so bye", Dracula said walking away as he disappears by shadows.
"Back to the to main thing, it's not a bad way of thinking for a [King] from the brute-power group. Except, I feel uneasy if you are going there alone. For this incident, it seems like the secrets of both the Tepes and Carmilla's side will be connected. And the discussion we had before had many unexplained parts", Azazel said.
"Of course, I will keep as minimal a force for my guards as I can. I'm planning to take only my [Knight]. Okay, Yuuto?", Rias said looking at Kiba who nods.
"Yes, please leave it to me", Kiba said to her.
"I can feel relieved if Kiba is going", Rias said to them.
"I will also go then. I will meet Carmilla first. I will at least make sure that we can dispatch several members of the Gremory group for the dispute of the Vampires. I'm planning to take several souvenirs. Instead Rias should head to the House of Vladi directly. If Rias shows up in the Carmilla's side, they will be on more alert", Azazel says it while making a sound with his neck.
"But won't they become more cautious if Sensei were to meet them personally? You are an important person from the Fallen Angel's side", Gasper said to him.
"It will be much better than to have the Heaven and the Church—the Angels, who are still fighting against them go. Rather, for me who is knowledgeable about Sacred Gear going there will be a better key for the negotiation", Azazel said to them.
"Ah, you mean about the Holy Grail!", Issei asked as he nods.
"Yeah, that's it. Even for the guys who came today, the main person they came to talk to is me", Azazel says as he then tells the Sister and Irina, the staff from the Heaven.
"Irina, Sister Griselda, tell Michael what happened here. The Holy Grail and the Vampires, it smells too fishy", Azazel said as Sister nods.
"Yes, I understand. Michael-sama said we will be sending our Joker if something happens, and I hope we can avoid the worst case scenario", Sister Griselda said.
Sensei becomes a bit shocked at Sister Griselda's words.
"...The Joker, can you send him off so easily like that? Rather, the way you cope with us has increased. Well, it's normal since outrageous guys have been after us. Since the Holy Grail will be involved, we might ask help from the Joker. The Holy Grail and Vampires. Normally, it's the holy and darkness which can't coexist. Most likely, something not good will happen. I want to make sure the casualty rate remains as low as possible", Dracula said.
"Yes, for that reason it is the intention of the Four Great Seraph-sama wanting to use the man of leisure, Joker, as much as possible. Seriously, that child always wanders off somewhere when he has time to find delicious cuisines and we can't contact him at all. He is a child who is more troublesome than Xenovia who is standing over there. Also he always wanted to meet Naruto", she said surprising Naruto.
LATER THAT DAY
"Man I'm tired-", Naruto smiles seeing Akeno, Kuroka, Koneko, and Kunou sleeping in the same bed wearing pajamas with a crib next to the bed with Menma sleeping peacefully inside. Naruto was about to enter the room when someone tugs his shirt making him turn to look at Tohka?
"Yes?", Naruto asked her which pokes her fingers together. She glances behind Naruto looking at Ren who's at the corner giving her a thumbs up and hides as Naruto turns seeing no one?
"W-Will you go on a date with me!", Tohka says loudly as Naruto sweatsdrops thankfully bit waking up the girls.
"Uh... Ok...", Naruto said as her face brightens instantly!
"Ok, I'll meet you tomorrow at the front of the bread shop!", Tohka says smiling as she runs and turns a corner as Naruto sweatsdrops? Naruto shrugs and enters the room, Naruto walks to Menma and he rubs his finger against his cheek making Menma give a low purr sounds which Naruto chuckles and heads back to bed. As he enters it he sees the three girls instantly snuggle with him. Its a big bed.
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