New Life.

Part 1

I, Rito Yuma, look at my surroundings to understand what is going on.

María and Nero are trying to cheer up Haruka, who is somewhat depressed for some reason. Close to them, Shemhazai-sama is reproaching Azazel-sama for doing something related to [Blazer Shining Aura Darkness Blade].

Rina, Tsubasa and Kaihaku are kneeling down before Kurama, who is yelling at them for losing in the match. While Oryu tries to calm him down, it doesn't work.

Ham, Mint and Jin are just staring at the sky without having any light on their eyes. Goldentime is trying to call their attention, but they don't look at him.

On her part, Ram is crying on the ground, and Ellice is trying to comfort her. This lost has affected her despite the fact she saw this coming around 2 weeks ago.

Indra and Shiva are discussing about things involving war. Meanwhile, Xbalanque and Armaros are discussing about stupid things (Kukulkahn and Hunahpu are keeping an eye on them). Actually, these two could get along easily.

"Looks we missed many things, huh."

Akai tells me that. Yeah, you can say it that way.

"I'm still mad that I'm unable to battle Rito!"

Oh, Yami is here. I always forget about her. Maybe I should ask her about Penemue-sama later.

The ones who get close to us are Baraqiel and Xie.

"Azazel told me that he would like to repeat the phenomenon that happened with María. Since all of you are [Sacred Gear] wielders, do you want to get artificial ones too?"

"I have enough with what I got."

"I already own a [Longinus], so no thanks."

"I wouldn't mind so!"

Akai and I refuse to his proposal, while Yami accepts it. I wonder what she is going to get.

"In that case, come with us, Yami-chan."

The two first-year girls and Baraqiel leave the place. Now that they're away, I tell Akai a little thing.

"As you should know, tomorrow is my 17th birthday, so you and the rest of Silverage's peerage are invited."

"Even if you didn't invite me, I would have come."

"Just like you did on my 15th birthday, to which I didn't invite you because you didn't agree with me that Freezing was the best anime of the year."

"Yes, and the best one of that year was Ao no Exorcist."

Akai and I smile after saying that. We have so many memories together that all of them could be worth their own series.

"Everyone, gather at the centre of the stadium. Silverage, Luicfer and Price are going to make a big announcement."

After a member of the staff tells us that, we go the centre of the stadium.

Part 2

Once we're on the centre of the stadium, Lucifer is the first one to speak.

"As Silverage Lucifuge and Ram Phenex are tied with two victories each, the only way to solve this is with the tie-breaker match! Price, make the honours."

As the rules of the "Tournament of the Youth" say, if two peerages are tied at the end, a coin flip is going to decide which King is going to pick the participants of the one-on-one tie-breaker match.

Price throws the coin and the result is-

"Silverage Lucifuge wins the coin flip. Who are participating?"

After being asked that, Silverage looks right at me.

"I'm going to fight one-on-one against Rito Yuma."

After hearing that my last opponent would be The Strongest Youth who wields the [Longinus] [Canis Lykaon], Silverage Lucifuge, I faint on the spot.

Hindu

"Shiva, did you contact Varuna about the matter of the war?"

"You didn't do it because you hate the Asura, right Śakra?"

"Kah, you're able to see trough me. If Brahma and Vishnu didn't tell me that your power would be needed to defeat the God of the Bible, I wouldn't have joined forces with you."

"I'm not enjoying working with you either, so we have something in common."

"Yeah, yeah, what was his answer?"

"That he'll be willing to cooperate in around 15 years since he needs to mentally prepare to work with you, Indra."

"Well, at least it won't take long. When that day comes, the Christian faction and everything they represent is going to fall, and I, the Heavenly Emperor Indra the Śakra, am going to show the Four Great Seraphs the power of the Four Heavenly Kings!"