Volume 7: White Dragon Emperor of the Brave Saint

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Part 1

"I think this question is pretty simple since we already learned what [Evil Pieces] are: who knows what [Brave Saint] is?"

Tenshi-kun, my childhood friend of the same age who is a reincarnated Angel, raises his hand.

"Created to increase the population of Angels just like Devils do with the [Evil Pieces], the [Brave Saint] are cards used to reincarnate other beings into Angels. Unlike Devils who choose by strength regardless of species, Heaven chooses and reincarnates those who are strong followers and who are very talented as their main targets."

Well, it's indeed true that there's no standard for the people who can be reincarnated as Devils (gods are the only limit), but Heaven being so strict is pretty interesting on its own way.

"The cards range from Aces to King, with the High-class Angels who owns them representing the King. They are divided in 4 suits: Clubs, Hearts, Spades and Diamonds; the Angel with the King card picks the suit of his liking."

Tenshi-kun explained me beforehand that only the Four Great Seraphs have set suits: Michael with Spades, Gabriel with Hearts, Raphael with Clubs and Uriel with Diamonds. The High-class Angel who reincarnated Tenshi-kun used an Ace card on him and picked the suit of Clubs, so Tenshi-kun is an Ace of Clubs.

"Unlike [Evil Pieces], the individual cards have no power, but can be used to active powers based on card games, like Poker or Black Jack."

Tenshi-kun explained me about that weird characteristic when I asked him the power of his card (thinking they worked like the [Evil Pieces]). For example, to active the Black Jack power, each suit prepares reincarnated Angels with the numbers 5, 7, and 8, and if they make them team up with Tenshi-kun, who is an Ace (1), they would be able to unleash overwhelming power.

"Good explanation, as expected from Tenshi. Now, who knows how they were created?"

Ram raises her hand.

"The Seraph Sariel stole the technology used to create [Evil Pieces] and applied reverse engineering to it."

Tenshi-kun curls on his desk. After he gave such a proud talk about the [Brave Saint], the revelation of its obscure origin must have ashamed him.

Part 2

Now we're back at home, doing our homework about the [Brave Saint] with the help of Tenshi-kun. Mint isn't with us; he went on a date with Mikano.

"DEVIL OF GRIGORI TO THE RESCUE! DEVIL OF GRIGORI TO THE RESCUE!"

As my communication device plays its amazing ringtone, everybody looks at me with weird eyes.

"Hello?"

[Yo, Rito. Lucifer-kun just told me that your match with Silverage will be this Friday, so you better get ready for it.]

Yeah, since we lost our [Rating Game] with Silverage, now I'm forced to have a tie-breaker match with him. Having this few days to prepare is scary…

[By the way, since you know about [Team Morning Star], I have to tell you that Lucifer and I decided to look after the human known as the White Dragon Emperor.]

[Team Morning Star] is an elite team that was created by Azazel-sama and Lucifer-sama to fight against the Seven Sins and Beliaruin. And I know who the White Dragon Emperor is, and while I haven't seen him face to face, I know where I can find him.

"Don't worry about that, I'll find him before the match."

[Oh, that's splendid to hear. Well then, tell me when you find him.]

After the call was finished, I look at Tenshi-kun.

"Tenshi-kun, you know where the White Dragon Emperor is, right?"

"Yes, Tatsuya-san is a friend of mine."

"Well, I'll like to meet him, as I was ordered to do so by Lucifer-sama and Azazel-sama."

"So indirectly following an order from the leaders of the Underworld… as an Angel, this feels weird, but I'll do it if it is for my friend."

Tenshi-kun and I look at the other with a smile. He is one of my two childhood friends, and the only one who is my age, so being able to fight by his side for the first time is amazing.

"We'll be going too."

When I hear that, I turn around and see a kid-looking guy with a long blue haired girl. It seems Mint and Mikano came back from their date before we expected.

"Since he always talks about them, I would like to help Mint on one of his missions, so please take care of me this time."

I know Mikano is a [Sacred Gear] wielder, and while I don't know which one she has, I trust she can help us.

"Well then, the Phenex peerage + Mikano and Tenshi-kun are going after the White Dragon Emperor!"

After I exclaim that, everyone supports me. This is going to be quiet a mission.

Seventh Sin

There were many screens in front of him. Different people in different places, 20 humans were being watched by him.

He was a man with long black hair and pale skin, a man one would question if he is alive. With expressionless and tired eyes, he looked over these 20 humans.

However, today wasn't like any other day. This was finally the day; the day to stop watching and take action.

The man rose up, walking away from his screens. Without having any expression on his face, the man walked down a long corridor. He had one goal on his mind, and was moving to accomplish it.

"Hey, so you're leaving. I think this is the first time we meet. My name is Satanael, a pleasure to meet you."

Before he could go outside, a man with many black wings appeared behind him. It was a man with a business suit and black hair, the Fallen Angel Satanael.

"… A pleasure, I'm the Sin of Sloth."

The pale man was no other than Sloth from The Seven Deadly Sins. He was ordered by Pride to take care of the [Longinus] wielders, and now was making his move.

"I have a question to ask you: where are you going? Someone who is so socially reluctant like you wouldn't have many places to go."

"… I'm going after the White Dragon Emperor."

It was message left by Pride to Lucifer. When they attacked the United States, he told the [Great Satan] that he found the White Dragon Emperor and was going to kill him.

Taking [Divine Dividing] and destroying it to stop new White Dragon Emperors from appearing, that was one of Pride's goals. For the sake of doing so, Sloth was given the mission to find him. Now that he did, he was going to proceed with the plan.

"If that's the case, then you'll need my help."

Satanael was the only one in the group who knew how to take out a [Sacred Gear] from someone. The reason they made a pact with him was in part because of that.

"… Ok."

By asserting without any emotion on his words, Sloth and Satanael walked together to the front door. Sloth was going unarmed, while Satanael was carrying a sword with himself. A sword emanating a dangerous aura was being held by him.

As they walked by, they passed a door. Voices could be heard from the other side.

"How many monsters did you bring here, Pride?"

"I'm sure there is over 1000, Lavender."

"And what are you going to do with them?"

"They're an important part of my plan. The day of judgement is coming close. Once that day comes, Lucifer will die, and the Underworld will be governed by the strongest Devil who is also a red dragon-"

The voice of Pride faded away before he could finish his sentence; they walked away, leaving that door behind.

Sloth and Satanael finally came to the door. Their goal was the White Dragon Emperor. They knew who he was, and they knew what his powers were. It wasn't an opponent that could be taken lightly.

"Are you ready to go?"

"… Yes."

And so, they teleported away, leaving the castle with the symbols of the Seven [Great Satan] behind.