Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!

DocSlendy; Partly, but not fully, I also have plans for her with Ise, being his Knight being one of them.

Justin D; He does yeah, he's growing stronger all of the time, isn't he? It sort of did yeah, she still wants to do it, but she's more calm about it, as calm as she could be anyway. She is yeah, Asia truly is quite the supportive person, and always will support Makoto, no matter what happens in the future. Hmmm, we could, or couldn't see him again, I won't spoil it for now. It was dropped yeah, it's been dropped before, the name that is, and it shall be in the future until we discover who she really is. Yeah, I like that idea, thanks for the suggestion! He looks pretty cool, I'll give it a think over, and see where we can go from there.

Skull Flame; Indeed~ They do yeah. They do, and one does have to wonder who did make them. They just seem to sexual to be normally designed. Yeah, she kinda is being a hypocrite, isn't she? Yeah, I thought that it would be a little funny running gag to put in every now and again. He is, but he's concerned more about Yumi right now. She does, and she will get more cuddles in the future. She does yeah, Mittelt has it for Ise, though as she said, while still a Loli, she's not gonna exactly get the fun of being with him. Seems so, and isn't Freed still a teenager? You've got a point, he does have quite a bit of that. And thanks very much!

hellspam; Thanks very much! Yeah, he did confess his love for her huh. It might've been shocking, but he meant every word of it. Yeah, I don't see why not, it would be fun to see it happening, wouldn't it? Yeah, maybe one of them could be yeah, I don't see why not. Hmmm, maybe they have met. But, how? Under what circumstances, and all that? We'll soon find out.

Nivek Beldo; It did yeah, the fight happened, and then we got something like that going on. Yeah, I'm sure a joke or two could be knocked out for something of Xenovia's naive mind. Thanks! I tried my best to make it an entertaining fight, so I am glad that you liked it, and others if they did. It did yeah, she really was quite triggered about that. Yeah, maybe it could happen in the future, would be fun to see anyway. They did, though it was more Makoto's side, than Yumi's, but that doesn't mean she won't be either. Yeah, Gren came in, being a douche like he usually is, and tries to kill Makoto, but Vali came in and saved the day. Hehe, that's Vali for you, she really did show such a thing like that. He might do, their connection will be more established later on. I thought that they had a cute conversation, showing Makoto being relieved by Asia's kind words, giving him new strength. Hmmm, seems so, but what's going to happen with that? Only time will be able to tell. And thanks! Glad it was.

Harem Master123; Thanks very much! Glad that you liked it! Yeah, she's got many things running through her head right now, and it is hard for the young girl to overcome such things, but Makoto is going to not give up, no matter what happens, he's going to do his best for her, no matter what. Yup, she surely was mentioned, name has been dropped! Cool suggestions!

ShadowUzumaki55; He did yeah, he managed to pull off a victory thanks to his brain and Yumi's training in the sword, seems like he's a fast learner. She didn't, even Makoto mentioned that she didn't use her full skills, if she did, she would've been able to do a better job, and could have arguably won the fight. Hehe, I thought that it was a little fun to add it in somewhere, it usually is quite the fun thing to do. We'll see how she does. He did yeah, though her head is in a hard messed up place right now, and she's trying her best to get her head around the thoughts that she has. Maybe he did yeah, there does seem to be something between the two of them anyway. He is yeah, he's gonna be getting a punishment alright~

Anime PJ; Thanks very much friend! Yeah, he really doesn't get on with her, makes sense considering all of the shit she says. You're right, that's why it had to be now, adds to the tension and the heat between them, and shows that even if things are happening, then they can come together, and be with one another like they are. He usually is one of them yeah~ I'm glad you liked it, showing that Asia is very important to him, and gives him the courage to do the thing that he needs to do, even if she only vaguely understands what is going on. Aah, their first official meeting on screen with one another, at least where they talked for more than a few sentences. More of that is to come in the future. And thank you very much!

dragonsayianblue; Aah, thanks very much! He is strong yeah, he's not the strongest, but he uses what he's got to make the battle a little more than one sided. He probably could be if he truly went all out with his powers. And he's got ways to bring the opponent down which isn't just about physical strength and endurance. That actually would be an awesome tie in. Yeah, I am thinking about having that be a running gag, it would be quite fun to do. Yeah, she's been name dropped indeed. She has yeah, she's come for the booty, and is gonna stay for it as well, it seems. Yeah, and hope you all had a good Halloween.

Yoga Pratama; Exactly, you don't wanna piss off a Queen of the Maou, especially Makoto when it has to do with Asia. Yeah, he might very well do, we'll see soon enough if he does or not.

Tohka123; Aah, thank you very much! Yeah, she really did, don't piss Makoto off, he won't be happy about it. They did yeah, but she still left anyway...well, she'll answer that love declaration soon enough, can't wait for that to come about, it is going to be fun to find out when it happens, huh. He did yeah, and they finally had a conversation, only leaving more clues than answering some questions. Aah, those two are very adorable together, aren't they? And I'll try my best!

KnightsKing; Hehe, hindsight is a wonderful thing, makes me wish I had put something like that in. Heck, I could do it in the future.

Guest 1; Aah, that would be funny as anything! Thanks for the suggestion!

UsagiAngelRabbit; Thanks very much! Glad that you liked it! She will be, eventually, she has Makoto looking out for her. Vali is yeah, then again, she really doesn't hold back, so that's a good thing. She sees what she wants, and takes it, literally in this case. Yeah, Makoto and Asia are just the cutest, aren't they? It is going to be a fun ride to find out what does happen next.

Cf96; Thanks very much!

tyson113; Thanks very much! Mysteries all around huh. Yeah, they will discuss how they met, even a flashback in the future chapters. Hmmm, why they do, that won't be answered just yet, but there will be hints and drops throughout the story as to why, and maybe people might guess it before it is fully revealed why.

Neonlight01; Aah, thanks very much! i always try and make the fights fun to read. It does yeah, it shows that, and his mind at work with his skills combined, a different but equally good fighter with Ise. Exactly, she probably would've won the fight if she used her skills, and not just gone on pure hatred. Yeah, he did his best, and confessed something that he didn't expect to confess, but he did, and he doesn't regret it. Hmm, we'll go on about that in the future, on how they met one another. Hehe, that was a fun thing to write about~

Guest 2; Yeah, I could actually see that happening actually.

Guest 3; That would be pretty cool yeah, thanks for the suggestion! Hehe, maybe he could use his demonic power to do something like that. I'm sure that list will grow as the story goes on, he's sweet most times, but piss him off, and then things are gonna happen, and those things aren't going to be pleasant. Princess has a few slaves yeah~ Maybe he could yeah~

Well, thank you everyone for the reviews, and now with them out of the way, it is time for the chapter!


The formation of the Excalibur Breakers!

Makoto had planned this all out.

He had a plan were he would have Ise, help him with this all. Ise said that he knew someone that would help, or could help, and Makoto was all for it, trusting his elder brother. He knew that not many people could know, or would just be difficult to deal with. But, this seemed like a good chance to someone like Makoto.

He knew that it would be hard, even telling Serafall, seemed like a bad idea. Unless he had to, he couldn't. Rias would be against it, and no doubt Sona would be against it, even then it didn't matter because he wasn't going to back down now, he was going t do what he could for Yumi, all of it was for her.

He planned it so he would be able to get away with it, without others knowing about it…

But it didn't exactly work out like that.

When he was leaving the house…

"I knew you would be doing something. Master."

"Makoto-san, you're going to be helping out Yumi-senpai, aren't you?"

Kalawarner had stopped him, along with Millicas.

He thought that he would be able to get away with leaving the house. But, these two, managed to stop him. He didn't know what he was supposed to do right now, he didn't even think that they would catch him, it was early morning, he didn't think that he would be with them like this.

"A-Ah, I'm just going out for a jog is all."

Even he knew that wasn't a convincing lie, and it wasn't bought by either of them.

And it was true, the way that they looked, it was clear that they didn't buy any of it.

"Makoto-san, I know when you're lying. You're going to be doing something with Excalibur, aren't you?" Makoto didn't say anything, so Millicas nodded her head. "Yes, I understand. Then, I shall go with Makoto-san as well!"

She cheered, Makoto's eyes widening a little bit.

"W-Wait, you're…"

"I'm going to be with Makoto-san always, and I will stand beside him, no matter what. Because Makoto-san is entering a dangerous situation, I also will feel uneasy if he went alone during all of this, it wouldn't be right Makoto-san, that's why I am also going to be going. And do not worry, I will not be saying anything to Serafall-sama, unless the time is right for it, and right now isn't that time either."

Makoto felt touched that she felt so strongly about it, that she would want to come with him and help him like this.

"Millicas-san, please think carefully before deciding, it could be very dangerous."

Millicas however, had already made up her mind.

"I understand the risks, and I also understand that Makoto-san is also going to be going into danger. with me around, at least I know Makoto-san will be supported, even with others around, I'll be making sure that Makoto-san is safe."

Makoto could always count on Millicas to say something like that, she usually was by his side during this time.

"I understand, it seems like Millicas-san would come with or without my permission, okay. We should go."

Millicas took Makoto's hand, as Kalawarner raised her arms up in the air.

"Master, don't forget about me, I have a very good knowledge of the Excalibur, and I know Kokabiel-sama, and know how he operates. We could perhaps, track this mofo down, and we could have a good fight with him."

"Fighting your former boss…don't you hold any lingering feelings?"

Kalawarner gently shook her head resolutely.

"Kokabiel-sama, is a prick. He always was. He doesn't care about us Fallen Angels, even if he says he does. He doesn't see the good way that we're going, but I do. I know where to be going in the future, and if my Master is doing this, then I shall also go with my Master, and make sure that you all do amazing things together with me. And not Elmen either. We'll do it together, kay?"

Makoto actually had to appreciate Kalawarner sometimes, she truly did try her best since the time with the Fallen Angels incident, and other things, even during the Rating Game, she did her best then, and it was appreciated.

"Kalawarner-san, of course we could use your help, I'm just worried that something might happen, and I don't want anything bad to happen to you."

Kalawarner let out a cute noise from her mouth, hugging Makoto's head into her breasts. He watched as she tightened her eyes on the young boys face, smacking her lips together sensually, and lustfully at the same time.

"That's sweet Master, and while you're being sweet, you can have hard core sex with me."

"Pft!" He did a spit take. "W-Why are you saying that now!?"

Kalawarner snickered, as she bent over, and showed her butt towards Makoto. Makoto's eyes beamed open, pink gracing his own cheeks, trying to comprehend what the hell she was doing, but Kalawarner shook her butt as she moaned.

"Master~ Please have fun with my body, we can have hardcore sex with one another~ You can chain me up if you'd like~? I'm not really into bondage, but if you want to have your way with me, then I'll be happy Master~ You can chain me up, and make me do adorable things with my Master~"

Makoto felt his face tinge several different pinks, not sure which one he was supposed to settle on honestly.

"Y-You can't say such things to Makoto-san with your more, developed body like this!"

"Well, I'm still doing it Millicas-sama because I have a very developed body, a child baring body that can have children, and I'll make a cute Devil Fallen Angel baby with Master, and we'll have to be a cute relationship with our family!"

At her forwardness, Makoto didn't know what to do, and felt his face flash through several shades of crimson. He didn't think…no, he knew that she would, but it still made him feel complex when he heard such things like that.

"D-Don't say such things right now, Kalawarner-san! We've got things to deal with! W-We can't be dealing with these things!"

"Fufu, Master. Don't be so sexy, I've been thinking about such things and I want to go on an endeavour with you, that's okay, isn't it Master? I quite like you Master, and I want to have some children someday, okay?"

Makoto slapped himself in the head, Millicas showing a less than plesant smile.

"N-No way, you can't say that to Makoto-san. Ev-Even though Makoto-san is a male, you still can't come onto Makoto-san so openly. I have k-kissed Makoto-san, and I will also be the person who shares such a thing between the two of us! I won't have Makoto-san be tainted by someone like you!"

Kalawarner felt her eyes blazing in fury, showing a dirty look on her face.

"Millicas-sama, while I respect you, stay out of this Loli-sama, I won't have myself losing to a Loli-sama, especially one of your calibre, I am not going to lose, understand me!?"

Millicas bit back a little bit at the frightening expression that she was using was being thrusted towards her. Kalawarner stood up, as Makoto got between them, and just released a breath, not wanting a fight.

"Okay, please don't fight! We need to go now!"

Millicas held Makoto's hand tightly, as Kalawarner hummed to herself.

Makoto opened the door to the house, and then…

"…Mako-kun."

"Makoto-kun, you're not leaving us behind."

Who had appeared was Koneko, and Elmen herself.

The pair looked on with determined faces, Makoto knew what was going to go down now though.

"Koneko-chan, Elmen-chan…I suppose you also know what's going on with me, and the others, right?"

Koneko was the first to step forward, holding a resolute face.

"…Yes, Mako-kun is also going to help Yumi-senpai, I saw the eyes Mako-kun had during that time, and I know that Mako-kun would also, try something. So, I came here, and when I got here, Elmen-san was already here."

Elmen placed a hand on top of Makoto's own hand, while ignoring the look from Kalawarner herself.

"She's right, Makoto-kun. It's obvious to people like us, that you were going to go and do something. So, we also came along, and thought that this would be the best way to do it. I'll follow Makoto-kun, exactly like when we went against Zephyrdor, and we'll go against these people again. Besides, Makoto-kun wouldn't steer us wrong, I know that for a certainty."

Makoto was glad, and worried that she had that much trust in him.

He didn't know if he would be able to live up to it. But, he was glad to have some people beside him that he could trust.

But he decided that this would be for the best, he wasn't going to lie about it now.

He stepped forward, showing a determined face.

"Okay then, let's get going."

[Yes!]

They answered putting their trust in Makoto this time.


When Makoto finally arrived at the area, the train station, he saw Ise as expected, and Mittelt also sat on his lap. And he also saw Saji sat there as well, Saji being the person who was glaring holes right into Makoto's head, not that Makoto cared all that much.

"It's that damn Shota trying to steal Kaichou away from me!"

Saji made a snap judgement like that, while Makoto rolled his eyes.

"I don't have time to deal with this kind of thing."

Saji face faulted as Makoto sat down, Ise chuckling nervously, he didn't involve himself, seeing how Makoto could pretty much handle himself by now, and that's what was going on. Koneko, and Millicas hopped onto Makoto's lap, sharing a leg each, while Elmenhilde sat nearby, glaring. Kalawarner on the other hand sat behind Makoto, her bust pressing against his head.

"Don't you sit there and say that to me! Damn Shota!"

He knew that this was going to be difficult with Saji around, it usually was because he was a hard person to deal with.

"Calling me a damn Shota isn't really insulting or anything. I am a Shota, what's wrong with that? I don't even know why you'd bring it up, my height hardly has anything to do with what's going on right now."

Saji slammed his hands on the table, and went to get close to Makoto, but Koneko thrusted her fist upwards slamming it into Saji's face, and punched him down onto the ground.

"Aaaagh!" She did it again when he tried to attack. "W-Why do you keep hitting me Loli-sama!?"

"…Because you're trying to attack Mako-kun without even knowing the situation. …I won't let you do that."

Koneko's dry reply was only made more happy when Elmen weighed her own thoughts in.

"She's right you know. Just attacking like that, when we first arrive, without even hearing what he has to say, seems foolish to me. As soon as you see him, you instantly go into attack mode because, of what exactly?"

"Because!" Saji raised like a Phoenix, only for Koneko to send a threatening look towards him, causing him to back down. But then, he rose once again, and exclaimed it somewhat arrogantly, and passionately. "Because, Sona-senpai might have things in common with you, but she's my Master! I don't care! I came here today to tell you-"

"Whatever, I don't care what you're here for Saji-senpai, you're being a bit annoying, and I don't have time for annoying right now. Yumi-senpai is in deep trouble, and all you can talk about is Sona-senpai. What's that got to do with this?"

Saji felt his rage peaking, and Ise didn't like it.

He knew why Saji came for the most obvious reason, and he wasn't going to let Saji bully his little brother.

"I'm not gonna lose her to you! Damn fucking Shota! That's why-"

"I don't care!" Makoto's voice reverberated throughout the area, shocking everyone around. "Seriously, shut up about something that doesn't even matter! All the damn time, when I've seen you, all you bang on about is Sona-senpai this, Sona-senpai that, and why Sona-senpai and I get along so well, when there are more important things going on right now than Sona-senpai! Sona-senpai, has nothing to do with this! This has got to do with Yumi-senpai who's like gone off the deep end because of Excalibur, being keep showing up, attacking, there's a crisis here, that could lead into a war between the factions, and all you witter on about is your feelings for Sona-senpai!? It doesn't matter right now! So, either shut up and listen to what I have to say, or just leave because I've had enough of hearing your voice continuingly going on and on about something that shouldn't matter right now!"

Saji…was shocked, and frightened. He looked as white as a ghost, and so did the others, but for different reasons than what Saji was feeling, most were shocked Makoto actually just told Saji what was what, very well as well, it seemed unlike him, yet so about time to tell him.

Mittelt recoiled into Ise, and shook her body.

"Ooh shit, Ise, he's going to freeze my soul for this! He's unleashed his inner nutter!"

Ise felt complicated about that, but petted the back of Mittelt's head regardless anyway.

Makoto on the other hand, took in a breath, looking at the others stunned faces.

"I'm sorry for yelling like that, I just am at my limit with him."

"Damn Makoto, since when did you become a badass? That was awesome! It's about time you exploded on him, if you didn't, I would've done."

Ise praised Makoto, who held a sheepish smile.

"W-Well, I just couldn't handle it anymore, with the way he was speaking with me and such. This isn't a time to argue about petty things, this is about Yumi-senpai, and those damn Holy Swords that need to be stopped, or at least give Yumi-senpai some closure."

Millicas inclined her head slowly.

"You're right Makoto-san, this is a time to come together not blow each other apart. Fighting about petty things like that, makes me feel complicated, and I don't like it when Saji-senpai said such things about Makoto-san like that, Makoto-san is right Saji-senpai."

Makoto turned to Saji, then released a breath.

"So, Saji-senpai, are you going to listen to what I have to say?"

Saji looked between all of them, and then bowed his head in resignation.

"…Whatever then. I don't care anyway. What have you got to say then?"

Saji once again complained, so Makoto sighed deeply, he regretted having Saji along like this, it didn't make sense why he would call Saji in the first place, not that Makoto had much against him, he could do without the death threats sometimes, but he didn't know Saji, or what he was capable of.

Makoto just accepted that, and continued onwards.

"I'm going to ask Irina-chan and Xenovia-san to give me permission to destroy the Holy Sword Excalibur's."

Their eyes turned quite shocked, and thought about it. only Ise understood what he was going to say. Millicas, and the others didn't expect Makoto to say something quite like that.

"Well, I'm in. Destruction is always fun, and to think that I would be able to work with Master. Aaah yeah bitch, I'll fucking kill all of the Excalibur's in the world!" Kalawarner's passion was topped up a notch as she smacked her lips together. "Yes, that's the goodness about this! I like it! Master, shall we go and seek destruction right now?! I wanna see people watching me and kicking the shit out of these Excalibur damn hippies!"

"What makes them hippies?"

Elmen countered, Kalawarner flipping her off surprisingly, on a high herself right now.

"Damn it hippy, don't bring me down now."

"I'm not a hippy, don't say such things to me! And for the record, I'm in as well! I'll bite the Excalibur's…no, that would hurt me…okay, then I'll support Makoto-kun and the rest of them with my powers!"

Elmenhilde gave her consent as Mittelt raised her hand while sobbing.

"Ise will protect me as I help out as well."

"Ooh yeah, I'll protect you."

He said with a snarky comment right back towards Mittelt. Mittelt, from his lap, shook her head disappointed in him.

"Don't say it like that, you should want to keep me safe, I'm a national treasure."

"Pain in my ass."

Mittelt glared right at Ise, who did it right back, the pair having a sharing a dangerous look.

Makoto then felt Millicas hold his hand from the side.

"Makoto-san to says such things, is quite the good response I'd expect. Yes, destroying Excalibur is something Makoto-san would suggest, and I am sure that Ise-senpai would do the same, so I shall also use my own strengths to help Makoto-san defeat Excalibur, and whatever else is out there for us to defeat."

Makoto held an appreciative look on his face for her.

As for Saji…he was doing something that kinda ticked off Makoto, and the others.

"Nooooooooo! I'm going home!"

Saji was screaming and trying to run away. Koneko held onto him and didn't let him go. It seemed like the others barring Saji had agreed, it would have to be him, and he didn't look like he was going to do something.

Saji turned blue and tried to run away immediately. And Koneko caught him, showing a menacingly dangerous look, even slightly deranged.

"Will you please stop crying like a bitch?"

Makoto snickered, as Koneko held a superior smirk on her face.

"Ooh come on! Please! Make it stop now!" He continued trying to run away, but Makoto watched as Koneko held him easily. She really showed her strongest sides. "Shota-sama! Why me!? It's your group's problem, right!? I belong to the House of Sitri! I shouldn't take part in this! Not at all!"

Saji argued while crying uncontrollably.

Makoto just rolled his eyes.

"If you want to leave, then leave. Please just stop with the crying."

"Bullshit! There's no way that I will help youuuu! I'm going to get killed! I'm going to get killed by Kaichouuuuu! Your master, Serafall-sama, might be cute and kind! But you know what! You know Kaichou!? She's strict AND strict!"

Even then, Makoto just sighed, and stood up, looking towards Koneko.

"Koneko-chan, can you use…erm, your Senjutsu to search for Irina-chan and Xenovia-san please?"

Koneko nodded, as she got out her ears, and tail. Makoto felt his face heat up at the sight of the cute cat girls tail, which wrapped around him, something that Elmen disliked immensely, her cute ears twitched rapidly.

"…Nyan, I know..they are that way."

Koneko pointed towards left, so Makoto and the others stood up, Kalawarner grabbing Saji by the back of the neck, and got right in his face, as he was continuing to cry his eyes out, something that was irritating her.

"Please shut up! Master, and the others are being annoyed by you! You're pissing me off now, shut the fucking hell up, before I start using my spears of light all over your body! Do you get me!? Do you understand me bitch!?"

Saji whined as Kalawarner raised her fist. Light gathered around her fist and she looked like she was going to hit him.

"I'm sorry please don't hurt me!"

"Then shut up!"

Saji cried, as they continued walking away. Saji was being reluctantly dragged away thanks to Koneko, Makoto thought that he should just let him go, he didn't think that he would need to deal with him, since Saji was being annoying.

Millicas however looked at Makoto, and hummed to herself.

"Makoto-san, I don't know if Xenovia-san and Irina-san would agree to work with Devils like us. Even more so, than that, we're Devils with high positions. I'm not sure that they would want to try and be with us in this."

"I know, but I remember that they said they wanted to retrieve it, even if it had to be destroyed. We're working to the same goal here, we're going to be finding and destroying Excalibur. With their mission, they should realize that they can work with us and if they don't wanna work with Devils…" Makoto's eyes went towards Ise, or more like his arm. "We've got the Red Dragon with us. If not a Devil, then working with a Dragon would be fine. They didn't pick sides during the war, so they wouldn't be betraying their faith or anything like that."

Ise scratched his cheek shyly.

"Y-You think they'd go for that?"

Makoto shrugged his shoulders.

"I haven't a clue, but it's the best pitch I can think about. They called you the Sekiryuutei, and I am sure that's a strong Dragon, so they can aide you in their future fight. I think that would be the right way to go about it, if the beginning doesn't pan out the way that I am hoping. So, That's why you can leave, everyone. You can also run away if it gets dangerous."

"Let me run nowwww! That's the worst! I'd get killed by Kaichou if I do something like destroying the Excaliburs without her permission! She will definitely torture meeeeee!"

"Maybe the negotiation will be a success. If that happens, then I want you to help me."

Ise said, obviously trying to do it for Saji's benefit than anyone else's benefit, since everyone else seemed to be in it for their own reasons, and wouldn't stop either, they all had their own resolutions about this

"Uwaaaaaa! That's so irresponsible! I'll die! I'd definitely get killed!"

"Then go."

Makoto sighed out, Saji pausing to look at him.

"What?!"

"You wanna go, then go. No one's forcing you to be here."

"That's not true!" Saji argued, looking at Koneko. "She's forcing me! She won't let go out my shirt!"

Koneko looked at Makoto, who nodded.

Koneko let go of the boys shirt, dropping him down to the ground. His ass went into the air, his face hitting the pavement. He let out a cry, while Makoto just sighed deeply, he didn't see why he was being like this now.

"There, you can go now. Leave."

Saji huffed, standing up, and began walking away.

Ise looked between them, leaning closer to Makoto.

"He's going to leave, we might need him."

Makoto nodded, then turned to Saji who was walking away, but obviously looked hesitant.

"I'm leaving you know!?"

"Goodbye then."

Makoto waved as did the others.

Saji looked even more depressed, like he wasn't even needed, but that was apart of Makoto's plan.

"I'm serious! I'm going right now! I won't come back!"

"Okay, wish us good luck."

Saji went to walk again…but, he stopped, and looked at the others.

None of them were stopping him.

He didn't know why…

Why weren't they stopping him?

Saji threw his hands up in the air, and marched forward.

"E-Even though Kaichou is gonna kill me! I'll go! Damn it all, you'd all be lost without me! I'm coming!"

Saji walked past them, and turned right.

But Koneko grabbed his shirt, and turned him left, pointing him that way.

Saji sweatdropped, then walked that way as well.

Ise looked towards Makoto who smiled.

"Mere psychological play. He was trying to make it seem like he wasn't needed, and when we validated that, he didn't like it, and so he wanted to kinda prove to his own ego, and to us, that he was needed, and even though the fear deep inside hasn't changed, he's buried it to continue forward. And you could say, that in his own way, he's trying to prove to us, that he's better, since he keeps saying things about me, I presume he also thinks things about me and wishes to prove to Kaichou-san that he's better suited to her than me. That's all there is too it. I think that's how it goes anyway~"

Ise looked on with pride, then walked forward with Mittelt grabbing his hand. He was surprised by her forwardness, but she showed a small dusting on her cheeks, and she looked like she was going to faint from the redness on her cheeks, which was increasing by the second.

Koneko, then looked to Makoto.

"You said that we could run if it becomes too hard."

"Ah, that's right. If it becomes too dangerous, then please-"

"I won't run away. It's for our comrade."

Koneko always held a strong disposition, and she wasn't going to let it go either. She always was strong, she never stopped being strong, she always showed it, that she was a strong woman, and she wasn't going to lose either.


Twenty minutes after looking for them in the town, they finally came across them, and while it was thanks to Koneko…Makoto couldn't help but think that if they had come across them before like this, without Koneko's Senjutsu, then they probably would've found them easily.

"Please give blessings to the lost lamb-"

"Please give charity to us on behalf of the father in heaven!"

Makoto couldn't help but notice the people that were walking past them gave them strange looks. It was quite clearly obvious as to why it was happening.

"So, they just beg on the street then…"

Elmenhilde sweatdropped, the others showing less than stellar smiles right away.

Xenovia looked around as she wasn't getting any money from the passers, she didn't like that, folding her arms in a huff, she hated it.

"How can this be? This is the reality of the developed country of Japan? That's why I don't like countries that don't have the smell of our beliefs."

Kalawarner cocked her head.

"How does that Xenovia chick know what belief smells like?"

"Does it smell like shit like you Kalawarner?"

PUNCH!

"Kalawarner-san!"

Makoto reprimanded as Mittelt shed tears from the punch she received.

"What?" Kalawarner argued, as Mittelt hugged Ise, crying. "She's being extra abusive today to me. Did you know, a few times ago, this crazy bitch tried to kill me. She sent me horrible messages, and I felt bad inside. She made me feel bad."

"Well, you still can't punch her."

Mittelt struggled to breathe as Kalawarner looked at her dangerously.

In the meantime, Irina was still showing signs that she wasn't happy with Xenovia.

"Don't say that, Xenovia. We lost all the money we had. So we have to rely on charity from these heretics or else we can't get food, you know? Aaah, we can't even buy a single loaf of bread!"

"Hmph. It all happened because you bought that fake looking painting."

Xenovia pointed at a painting of a saint that was drawn really badly. Even a child could easily tell that it was fake.

"For Maou-sama sake, Makoto-kun. Your friend from the past isn't the brightest up top, is she?"

Makoto sweatdropped at Elmenhilde as she snickered at the sight.

Irina though felt like she was dying inside of herself.

"What are you saying? This painting has the drawing of someone who looks like a saint! That's what the person in the exhibition said as well!"

"Then do you know who the person in the drawing is? I certainly don't."

The person in the picture certainly looked like a foreigner and was wearing poor clothing and had something on his head. There was also a baby Angel on the background with a trumpet who was floating in the air.

"It's not something, it's an abomination."

Spat out Millicas, Makoto surprised by her surprisingly forward attitude.

Irina made a sheepish smile appear on her face, she looked like she was going to die right now, she felt immensely embarrassed.

"…I think it's…Saint…Peter…?"

"Don't mess around. Saint Peter wouldn't look like this."

"No, he must have looked like this! I'm sure about it!"

"Aaah, why did my partner have to be someone like you…God, is this also a trial?"

Irina adopted an angry (for her) look towards Xenovia, Xenovia herself held herself with a strong face.

"Hey don't hold your head down. You really get depressed when you are down, don't you?"

"Shut up! That's why the Protestants are called heretics! You guys have different beliefs than us Catholics! Show more respect to the saints!"

"What! What's wrong, it is Catholicism where they still abide by the old law!"

"What did you say, heretic?"

"What did you say, heretic!?"

Those two started to argue by banging their heads against each others, Makoto and the others just looked on, complicated expressions on their faces.

RUMBLE.

Then the sound of their stomachs rumble when they were a distance away from them. The two of them dropped onto the ground with their stomachs rumbling, Irina in particularly looked like she was going to pass out.

"…First of all, let's do something to fill our stomachs. Or else it's not a matter of retrieving the Excalibur's."

"…You are right. Do you want to get money from the heretics by threatening them? I think God will forgive us if we threaten the heretics."

Xenovia's eyes were dangerous, a gleam in there that Makoto didn't like at all, and Irina looked very scared right now.

"Do you plan to attack the shrine? Or do you plan to steal their offertory box? Don't do either. Let's use our swords to put on a performance. It's an international entertainment that works in every country."

"That's an excellent idea! If we can cut fruits with our Excalibur's, then we can gather cash!"

"Well, we don't have fruits. It can't be helped. Let's cut that picture."

"No! You can't cut this down!"

The two of them started arguing again, so Makoto went over…

But before he could, Millicas went over towards them, and shot a POD right through the picture, devastating Irina. She used more, and more to obliterate it, shocking everyone around that she went like that.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

She cried, she screamed a blood curdling scream, and she couldn't stop sobbing uncontrollably.

Irina looked like her life was over.

"It was horrible!" Millicas cried, then hugged Makoto's body tightly. "It was terrible, and it needed to be extinguished forever."

"No it didn't! I was gonna keep that forever, but you hurt me and killed it off, when it didn't even have a chance from the beginning! It was going to hang on my wall! But you killed it off!" Irina, with fresh tears, stood up, and held her sword upwards, Millicas' hands dancing with POD. "You started this, I'm gonna end this!"

"Bring it on!"

Millicas lost control of herself, and went to charge as did Irina.

But Makoto jumped in the middle while crying "Hey! Stop!" and caused the pair of them to back off, though they made aggressive faces and kept baiting the other to fight, like Millicas making the 'come get me' signs with her fingers, Irina doing the same thing.

"You wanna fight me Devil-chan?"

"I've never fought an Exorcist like you before, something about you irritates me. I'm gonna have to make sure that you're not able to hurt me like this."

"I'm not hurting you! You hurt me with your deception! I thought you were a good Devil, but I realized that you aren't. You've been hurting me from day one! And now, my precious picture has been destroyed! I am not amused at all!"

"Okay! Enough with this weird crap, and it's time for us to get some food!"

Irina stopped, as Xenovia felt her ears burning.

"Food…? Ma-chan has come to save me with food?"

Her eyes looked so wide because she looked like she was about to shed tears.

Makoto awkwardly tipped his head.

"S-Sure, that's how it is, I have come to save you with food. Now, let's get going."

Even though it was an act of kindness, Makoto didn't expect what was going to happen next.


"Delicious! Japanese cuisine is delicious!"

"Yes, yes! This is it! This is the taste of the food of my homeland!"

Irina and Xenovia started to fill their stomachs with the food they ordered at a family restaurant. It was like they were devouring the food before it all left, Makoto had to akin it to watching Goku eat from Dragon Ball, it was just a scene that looked like that.

"Are you sure these women are from the Church? I mean, the way they eat is simply vulgar…"

Elmenhilde made a grossed out face as Koneko glared at her.

Koneko, was denied the lap.

Millicas, and Elmen managed to get onto Makoto's lap before she could, and now she wasn't happy at all.

She couldn't understand why she was denied it, she always sat there now, and she felt like bringing it up. But, she didn't know how she was supposed to bring it up.

Elmen didn't move though, and neither did Millicas either, they both chose to stay on the lap, and weren't going to move either, it was their lap after all.

Xenovia cleaned her mouth after a minute or so more of eating.

"Phew. Now I'm calm. It's the end of the world to get helped by a Devil."

That was what Xenovia said, only causing Millicas to adopt a cute pout.

"Well, that's not very nice to say. Here we are, treating you to a meal, and you're suddenly assaulting us like that?"

Irina made a sad face towards the collected Millicas.

"You destroyed my picture!"

A collective sigh rang out throughout the area, and wouldn't stop either.

"It was hurting everyone, we made it stop!"

"It wasn't hurting anyone! I wasn't hurt by it! No one else was! It was you! You destroyed it because you hate me for some weird reason! I haven't done anything to you recently, you're the one who has been hurting me for your own games! Please stop doing that, I don't like it at all, I mean, I haven't really done anything bad, but you come here, and then destroy my lovely picture, I can't have it happen again, picture killer!"

"N-No, it was hurting me, and the others! I made it disappear, you got ripped off!"

Millicas defended, causing Irina to adopt one of the cutest pouts Makoto had ever seen in his life.

"B-But, I liked that picture…"

"Well, it's gone now, sorry."

Irina made a cute face, that only Makoto could see was very adorable. But, the others didn't like it, and just stared at her with content. Somehow, they knew that Irina was, something to Makoto, and they didn't know what, and they didn't like it either.

Irina shook her head, continuing to eat her meal, something that she loved to do.

And when she was finished, she smiled like a happy woman who had just won the lottery.

"Pheeeew! Thank you for the meal. Aaaah God, please give charity to these Devils."

Irina said while using her cross.

[Auu!]

At that moment the Devils and Vampire got a headache. The only one who asnt bothered was Kalawarner who smirked at Elmenhilde. Elmen didn't like that at all, she felt like she was going to punch the young endowed woman in a minute.

"Ah, I'm sorry. I did it without thinking."

Irina smiled with a cute face, she even sent a wink towards Makoto who smiled awkwardly.

However, Millicas gained a frown, and showed it towards the young woman who did it right back. Makoto hoped they didn't develop some weird rivalry between the two of them, especially with the way that they looked right now.

"So, why did Devils you come to us?"

"Shut up bitch! Or I'll kill you!"

Everyone had opened mouths as Kalawarner shouted that out who then put a hand to her mouth by mistake, clearly upsetting Xenovia.

"W-What did you just say to me?! I thought we came here to talk, I didn't expect to receive death threats! Don't mess with me!"

Xenovia stood up aggressively, but Makoto sighed and put his hand towards her.

"Please don't do anything bad, she didn't mean it, right Kalawarner-san?"

Kalawarner crossed her arms under her bust with a pouty lips of a child.

"I, didn't mean to say that. I was thinking of something else, and it slipped out, sorry about that."

Xenovia didn't believe her, and Makoto wasn't sure what the hell was going to happen from now on, he just hoped Kalawarner had just done something to mess with the meeting thanks to Kalawarner, it could be messed up.

But once seeing that she was like this, and Xenovia didn't seem to be showing her aggressive nature, he decided to come out with it.

"You two came to this country to retrieve the Excalibur's, right?"

"That's right. We already told you that before."

From the way she said it, Makoto didn't know if Xenovia was showing an aggressive stance on this, or not.

"I want to help you destroy the Excalibur's. Or rather, I wish to work with you to help someone I know overcome their own darkness, and defeat a Holy Sword, once and for all. even though it might be difficult, please listen to my request on this matter."

Both of them looked surprised at what Makoto just said. They were also looking at each other.

Ise gulped as did Mittelt, clinging to him for dear life. Though, Xenovia had a question.

"Is your King involved. With being the Queen of Maou-sama-"

"My King is currently unaware of this, and neither are Rias Gremory-sama, or Sona Sitri-sama. this, was an action between us, and nothing else. because, I understand the risks, but I also understand that someone I care about cannot move forward without a resolution, and rather than fighting, I'm, we're hoping that together, we can accomplish a peaceful treaty between the two of our respective groups, and work together, to benefit both of us."

Millicas smiled at Makoto's diplomatic side, then continued on.

"Also, it would raise your chances to survive. I remember hearing you had a small chance of survival? We'd work together, and show our best strengths. I'm not saying we could defeat a Kokabiel level opponent together, but I also believe that we could work together to achieve a resolution that would benefit both of us."

Xenovia became surprised at her words.

Then, Irina also thought about it, and wondered what would be the same thing.

Xenovia looked between Makoto, and Millicas, then nodded their heads.

"Yeah. Maybe it's okay leaving one sword to you guys. If you can destroy it, that is. But make sure that your identities aren't revealed. We also don't want our high-ups and enemies to think that we are connected to you guys."

"You can be assured that we'd do everything to protect our identities, and disassociate ourselves from you."

Millicas assured her, so Xenovia was content.

"Hey Xenovia. Are you sure? Even if it's Ma-chan, he's still a Devil, you know? Though it is true that he is a Queen of Maou-sama now…even then, I don't know what to think…Ma-chan is Ma-chan but he's still a Devil, and Ma-chan is…"

Irina raised an objection. Well that's the normal response, but Makoto didn't like how she just thought of him as a Devil.

"Irina. To tell you the truth, it would really be tough to retrieve the three Excaliburs and to battle Kokabiel with only the two of us."

"I know that. But...!"

"The minimum objectives we have to achieve are destroying the three Excaliburs or take them back. If our Excaliburs are going to be stolen as well then we should break them before it happens. Even if we use the last resort, there's only a 30 percent chance that we will succeed in our mission and return home safely."

Xenovia stated, Makoto expecting an answer like that from her. It seemed on point, and didn't stray. That's what he thought Xenovia would be like that.

"Even so, we thought that the success rate was high enough to come to this country prepared to put our life on the line."

"Yeah. The high-ups also told us to continue with our mission as well and dispatched us to this country. It's almost self-sacrifice."

"No kidding…"

Makoto looked on as Elmen murmured that, and Xenovia also rolled her eyes.

"And isn't that what we, the followers, desire for?"

Irina raised her objectives once more, but Xenovia shrugged her shoulders.

"I changed my mind. My beliefs are flexible. So I can act in the best way."

"You! I have been thinking about it for a long time, but your faith is a bit weird!"

Irina pointed at Xenovia, trying to make sense of what was going on. But, once again, Xenovia didn't seem to be all that bothered, honestly.

"I won't deny it. But I think that it's our duty to accomplish our mission and return safely. I'm going to live and continue fighting for God. Am I wrong?"

"…You are not wrong. But..."

Makoto them brought up what was going on.

"Irina-chan, it's true that we're Devils, but, Onii-chan is also the Sekiryuutei, I believe the name is. he's a Dragon, can't you borrow the powers of a Dragon to help you in such things like this? It should be fine, they didn't choose sides during the war, so saying you're working with a Dragon would also accept such a thing."

Irina looked on with an unsure expression on her face, she didn't know to say yes or no to that.

Xenovia then weighed in her own thoughts.

"The Shotacon is right-"

"I'm not a Shotacon."

Makoto informed, Xenovia shaking her head.

"Yes you are. You are a Shotacon."

"I'm a Shota, not a Shotacon. A Shotacon is someone who is into Shota's. See? I'm the Shota, and someone like, I don't know, Kalawarner-san is a Shotacon."

Kalawarner nodded without a shame.

"It's true, I am a Shotacon."

Everyone couldn't believe that she just admitted that outright.

But, it did make sense for her to say it, since she was attached to Makoto by the hip anyway.

"O-Okay…then. The Shota, here is right-"

"Also, just refer to me by name, not as 'the Shota' or anything else that's rude, okay? I think that would be a good way to say it."

Makoto smiled out, though he felt his brows twitching wildly.

"Well, then. Okay. The Maou-sama's Queen is right Irina."

Everyone stared blankly at her, not sure why she wasn't saying anything else than that.

"That's all you wanted to say!?"

Elmen exploded, shocking Xenovia.

"Well, yes. What else is there to say?"

Elmen was confused, bewildered at the same time.

"W-Well, with the way you were carrying on, I just assumed that you would be…doing something more than that. I mean, I thought you could…I don't know, maybe you'd do something more, impressive. Maybe add to what Makoto-kun said?"

Xenovia shook her head.

"No, I don't have anything to add, he was right."

"O-Oh…okay."

Elmen felt sheepish, she didn't know what else to say.

Irina on the other hand was trying to wrap her head around the idea.

"C-Certainly they didn't tell us not to borrow the power of a Dragon…"

"Then, please work with that idea Irina-chan. Devils, or Dragon's, whichever you want to believe is the one you can work with. We even have a Fallen Angel, and a Vampire here. If any of them could say something, then please pick one of them so we can move the negotiations forward, more and more."

Irina was, quite impressed with the way he handled himself. He was so different to the person she knew, yet in many ways, he was quite the same as well. It, was something that she was impressed with, and loved at the same time.

"W-Well, certainly, Ma-chan is right. Working with a Dragon would be okay. Yes, I agree with this." Irina consented, then turned towards Xenovia, pointing directly at her rather harshly, and showed an expression that could be considered cute. "But you are just saying nonsense sometimes! Your belief is certainly weird!"

"Weird is fine with me. But, Irina. As the Shotacon…Shota…Queen of Maou-sama has said, we should rely on the powers of a Dragon. Yes, let us work with them."

Irina nodded her head, and she accepted it slowly.

Makoto was glad that they did.

Ise then relieved a sigh.

"Okay. The negotiation is a success. I will lend you guys my Dragon's power. Then can I call my partner for this cooperation, then?"

Makoto got his phone out and called Yumi, telling her of the situation of what was going on, and what could happen in the future as well.


"…I understand the situation." Yumi put her mouth on the coffee after she made a sigh. "To tell the truth, I feel unsatisfied when the wielders of the Excalibur's are giving me the permission to destroy it."

It was an uneasy statement that she was using, and the tension in the air filled itself deeper and deeper. Makoto himself knew that Yumi might take this seriously, and he wanted to make sure that she didn't do anything wrong.

"Yumi-senpai…please. I know it might be difficult, but please…please don't fight this, it's the best way. You, and they both get what they want…I understand how difficult it could be, but I am sure that you will be able to do it."

Yumi looked towards Makoto, as Xenovia seemed like she wanted to say something as well.

Wanting to quell the inner fires that were deep within her, Makoto took her hand in his own hand. The sensations between the two of them was unmistakable, and Yumi felt calm when he was next to her, wanting to hold her like this, did make her feel better.

"You're right Makoto-kun, I'll do my best."

Makoto smiled, glad that she was going to try her best, making him want to do his best at the same time.

"So you do hold a grudge regarding the "Holy Sword Project". Against the church and the Excalibur's."

Yumi sharpened her eyes at Irina's words.

"Obviously."

She replied with a low and cold voice. Makoto stroked her hand with his thumb, giving her a somewhat relieving smile.

"But Kiba-chan. Thanks to that project, the research on Holy Sword users showed results. That's why it created people like Xenovia and I who can synchronise with the Holy Swords."

"Do you think it's a forgiving act to kill all the test subjects because the project was thought to be a failure?"

Yumi looked at Irina with eyes filled with hatred. Irina was surprised that she was receiving such a glare before.

Xenovia glanced between them, then carried on the conversation.

"That incident also became one of the worst cases among us and people felt disgusted about it. The person in charge of that project at that time was said to have a problem with his belief. So he was charged with heresy. Now he's one of those people on the Fallen Angels side."

"On the Fallen Angel's side? What's the name of that person?"

Yumi took interest and asked Xenovia.

"…Valper Galilei. The man who is called the "Genocide Archbishop"."

"Valper…"

Kalawarner murmured, catching Millicas' attention.

"You've heard the name before?"

"I've worked with him before."

She revealed, causing Makoto to turn, as Mittelt nodded.

"He's not strong on his own, to the point that he's an ordinary human. He's got no special powers. But, he is smart, and his intelligence also causes us to be worried that he's involved with this. It is true that he's an Excalibur freak, but I didn't think that he was involved with things like this…"

Mittelt told the group, as Kalawarner nodded.

"He might know some magic, but he himself is not strong. I am sure that with a single person, he could be killed. Even then, he didn't and wasn't a polite person. Even then, a swift death might be a good thing."

Makoto wanted to meet this person, so he could tell what he thought about this man, and what he did to Yumi. He hated Valper, and wished that he could do something to him, not only for Yumi, but to have a strong attack on that person.

Yumi was still thinking about the name itself, and wanted to go for that person.

"…If I go after Fallen Angels, then can I reach him…"

This had shifted the focus, that Yumi had. Makoto then felt Kalawarner poke Makoto in the side, causing his eyes to go towards him.

"What's wrong Kalawarner-san?"

"Tell her, she just said that she's going to go after Fallen Angels, and don't forget that I am also a Fallen Angel. I don't want to be attacked by this person. So, if you could just gently remind that person, that I don't want to die, then I would be happy Master."

Makoto glanced at Yumi, then nodded.

"Yumi-senpai."

"Hmmm?"

She answered, wondering what was going on.

"It's just, you said Fallen Angels, and it isn't all Fallen Angels. Kalawarner-san and Mittelt-san aren't to blame here. It's Kokabiel, and this Valper that's to blame, you can't say anything about these two Yumi-senpai."

Though Yumi wasn't ever the biggest supporter of the Fallen Angels present, she couldn't deny that Makoto was speaking the truth, and that she couldn't hold grudges against the Fallen Angels themselves.

"You're right, you're right Makoto-kun. It is Kokabiel, and Valper that we have to aim for now." Makoto nodded his head, then Yumi breathed out. "Then it looks like I have to share information as well. The other day I, and Makoto-kun was attacked by a person who had the Excalibur. At that time, he killed a priest. The one who was killed is probably from your organisation."

Everyone became surprised. Ise was the most surprised however, and turned to Makoto with shock, and anger filled eyes.

"You didn't say anything about being attacked!"

"W-Well, it wasn't something that I could bring up naturally. I wasn't seriously hurt, I went after Yumi-senpai, and we were attacked. They ran off, and then, I was left their, and didn't know what I was supposed to do."

"You could've told me! If someone's trying to attack you, then I want to know about it Makoto!"

Makoto stiffened his expression, knowing he was concerned, but he couldn't speak about it right now.

"I know Onii-chan, I realize that. I know, I should've said…but, I've been trying to keep Yumi-senpai from not getting hurt, and other things as well…I'll tell you directly next time if something happens, this time it just seemed that it slipped my mind. I've been attacked so many times now that it has lost all meaning to me."

It was true.

Makoto, had been attacked many times, and in the future, no doubt would be again. So, getting attacked, just seemed trivial now, and he didn't even think he needed to say anything about it to anyone, remembering the cat girls words as well.

"So, who was it that attacked you?"

Ise carried on, still worried for Makoto, questioning why he didn't say anything at all.

"It was Freed, Freed Sellzen."

Irina's, and Xenovia's eyes changed at the name drop.

"I see. So it's him."

"Freed Sellzen. Former exorcist of the Vatican. The genius who became an exorcist at the age of 13. He had lots of big achievements because he kept on eliminating Devils and mystical beasts. But he overdid it. He even killed his allies. Freed never had any beliefs towards our God from the start. The only thing he had was fighting instinct and killing intent towards monsters. And an abnormal obsession for battles. It was a matter of time that he'd be charged for heresy."

"Seems like you've had problems with him before?"

Makoto noted to Xenovia, and Irina, Xenovia cocking her head sideways.

"Yes, he is a very troublesome person. He has unique skills, and he can do different things with such skills. I am surprised you survived an encounter with this person."

Makoto didn't know whether to be offended or praised for that.

"Well, I still did my best that I could do. He got away in the end, with Yumi-senpai chasing him. I couldn't for a various of reasons."

Xenovia furrowed her eyebrows, thinking deeply about what has been said, Makoto himself furrowed his brows.

"Anyways, let's move onto the cooperation strategy." Xenovia took out a pen and used it to write on a memo pad. She gave them her contact details. "If something happens, call this number."

"Thanks. Then we should also…"

"Here!" Makoto finished for Ise, giving his number towards Irina. "In case something happens, contact us immediately, we shouldn't be doing this alone, okay? We'll do it together, Irina-chan, alright?"

Makoto said, and Irina nodded in agreement.

"Yes, that's exactly it! We'll fight together!"

"Then that's it then. I'll repay you for the meal another time, "Sekiryuutei" Hyoudou Issei."

Xenovia got up after saying that.

"Thanks for the meal, Ma-chan! Treat me again next time as well! Even if you are a Devil, God will allow it if it's Ma-chan who treats me to a meal! It's okay if it's food!"

Irina thanked Makoto while giving me a wink. Makoto didn't know what the hell was going on with her. She wasn't okay with working with Devils before, and now she seemed to be okay with Devils giving her food. He just had to wonder what was going on with her brain.

Then, the pair of them left.


"…Makoto-kun. Why did you do this?"

Once they were gone, Yumi had asked this quietly towards the young boy, who once again held her hand gently.

"Because, Yumi-senpai is someone I care about. She came for me when I was locked away, and stood beside me when I helped out Millicas-san, and now, it's my turn to stand beside you. I, don't know what you'd call us together, but I do know that I want to always be beside you, no matter what else happens. So please, no matter what Yumi-senpai, please don't go on your own again, and stay with us…you can stay beside me."

The heartfelt words of the young boy caused Yumi to look fondly at the young boy. He was there for her. It was odd, because before this, she didn't think she could rely on someone. But, despite her trying to push him away. Trying to keep his distance from him, she still saw him beside her.

The way his face looked, how his golden and black eye stared right towards her, it was amazing.

It was like she was being enveloped into the abyss of love, tranquillity, and acceptance, it was that powerful.

"Haha, okay. If Makoto-kun is saying it to me, then I'll have to accept it happily. Yes, okay Makoto-kun. We'll do it this way."

Makoto felt relief entering his heart.

"Okay! Now we have formed the group to destroy the Excalibur! Let's defeat the stolen Excalibur and that shit Freed!"

Ise was pumped for this, and he showed the willingness to fight.

"…Ummm, do I have to do it as well?" Saji asked them while he put his hand up. "I mean, I'm totally uninvolved in this… After all, how are Kiba and Excalibur related?"

Makoto could understand that he was confused, since he didn't know.

"…Let's talk a bit."

Yumi then started to talk about her past after she drank the coffee. The project that the Catholic Church planned secretly. Project Holy Sword. The test to make lots of people who can use Holy Swords was taking place in a certain institute.

There were boys and girls who had talents at using swords and a possessor of Sacred Gear. Day after day, they were going through inhuman experiments. They were being experimented on and had their rights of freedom taken away. They weren't treated as humans and their lives were ignored. But they had a dream. To live on.

They were forced to believe that they were loved by God, and they were just waiting for "that day" to come. They believed that they would become special beings. They believed that they could become people who could wield holy-swords. But the result was "disposal".

Yumi and her comrades couldn't use the Holy Swords.

As Yumi was explaining, Makoto felt…something.

He didn't know why, but he resonated with it somehow. It was like, he had heard it before, or heard something like it before. But, how could that be possible? How could it be? He didn't even know why, but it was…powerful to hear what he was hearing from Yumi.

"…Everyone died. They were killed. Killed by those who serve God. No one saved us. Just because we couldn't use the holy-swords. Other boys and girls were put under poisonous gas while still alive. They put poisonous gas on us while saying "amen". We vomited blood and suffered on the floor. Even so, we were seeking help from God."

Kiba told them her story.

Makoto couldn't imagine what it must've been like for her, to suffer through that-

"I don't wanna die!"

"Please save us!"

Like a mental flash went by his eyes, he heard cries of people, he didn't even know.

He looked around for said cries…but, no one was even shedding a tear.

Millicas noticed something was wrong, commenting on it.

"Makoto-san, is something wrong?"

Makoto continued looking around, then looked down towards her, shaking his head.

"N-No, I'm okay thanks. Just, thinking is all."

Millicas didn't quite believe him, she knew something was off, she just didn't know what that thing was right now.

Yumi continued on though.

"I want to accomplish my comrades' regrets. No, I don't want to make their deaths be in vain. I need to keep on living in their place, and I have to prove that I am stronger than Excalibur."

Makoto felt sorrow for her right now, he didn't want her to go through something like that. It felt, almost wrong in a sense for her to go through that. No, it definitely was a wrong thing to do.

"Uuuuuuu…sob…"

They were listening to Yumi's past with serious faces, but they then heard someone crying.

It was Saji.

He was crying aloud. He had so much tears falling out of his eyes, and was crying so much. He also had a dripping nose…

Saji took attempted to take Yumi's hand, but Makoto batted it away.

"Kiba-chan! It must have been horrible! It must have been painful! Damn it! There isn't any God or hope in this world! Right now I feel so much sympathy for you! Yeah, it's a horrible story! I understand why you hold a grudge against those people from the Church and Excalibur!"

"Ah, well, that's…"

Yumi had trouble responding, Makoto still slapping Saji's hand away, something that Yumi found amusing.

"I will also help! I'm willing to receive the punishment from Kaichou! But before that we have to destroy Excalibur! I will also work hard! You also have to live on! Don't ever betray Rias-senpai who saved you!"

"Right…so, he was a coward before, but this story of Yumi's has stopped him from being a coward?"

Kalawarner estimated, as Elmen nodded.

"Seems like it, he's always been a bit odd though since the moment I met him. What an oddball he is indeed."

Saji didn't seem to take mind to their conversation, and continued on anyway.

"Okay! It's a good time! I want you guys to hear my story! You guys should know about me if we are working together!"

"Is your dream going to be disgusting?"

Millicas couldn't help but ask the question, Saji sweatdropping.

"Loli-sama! Don't say such things!"

"Don't call her that, please."

Saji seemed to wear a displeased face, and looked like he was going to do something to Makoto.

But the look he was getting from Ise, was surprisingly terrifying at the same time.

Saji seemed a bit shy, then said it with glittering eyes.

"My dream is to…make Kaichou pregnant and marry her! But, you know… making a girl pregnant and marrying her is hard for an unpopular guy like me. There aren't any girls that I can make pregnant to begin with… But I will one day make her pregnant and marry her…"

After Saji's confession, Makoto stared at him, and just sighed deeply.

"So…it isn't in that order, right?"

"What?"

Saji asked strongly yet with confusion at the same time, as Makoto rolled his eyes.

"You just said that you want to impregnate Kaichou, and then marry her…so, you want to get her pregnant, so she would be forced to marry you…that's, very disturbing, and could even be considered sexual assault."

"W-Well, when I said that-"

"Form your words more correctly, don't just come out with things like that! It sounds rape-like!"

"He's right you know, it does." Elmen gave her thoughts, then looked towards Ise. "Don't you even become involved!"

Ise winced, slinking away.

Saji sat his ground, staring intently towards Makoto.

"W-Well, when I said things like that, I didn't mean it in a bad way! I just wanna be with Kaichou! Damn Shota's like you are getting in the way with your, words, and other things as well! I won't let you get in the way of me!"

Makoto just shook his head, and looked towards the ground, in total disbelief.


When Makoto returned home, Ravel was waiting for him, stood at the door, with folded arms. He was alone, the others had gone to do other things. He, was alone with the young Phenex girl, he was trying to see if she was going to do anything odd with the young boy.

"So, Makoto-sama. how has your day been?"

The way she said it was so accusing that Makoto thought he was about to be assaulted.

"A-Ah, Ravel-san. What's going on?"

Ravel unfolded her arms.

"I suspected that you could be hiding something from me."

"I'm not hiding anything Ravel-san."

He denied, he didn't want to put Ravel in danger.

But Ravel took him by the arm, and dragged him upstairs.

They went past Princess, who lazily lounged around on the stairs.

When getting to Makoto's room, she shut the door, facing him seriously.

"Is it to do with Excalibur?"

Makoto felt his heart tighten at that moment, he didn't think that she would guess it right away like that, it seemed too difficult for it to be a real thing.

"Ravel-san I…"

"I might've not known you for all that long, but I can understand the look within your eyes, and I know you won't stay silent about this, and I also know getting involved would cause Serafall-sama trouble, that's why you're most likely hiding it from her as well."

Makoto bit his bottom lip, unsure of what to say about this.

"Ravel-san, the thing is-"

"I want to also help you, Makoto-sama."

Those words, surprised the young boy very much.

"Ravel-san that's…"

"I understand you don't want to put me, in danger. But, isn't it also a risk to not be involved? I can understand Asia-sama, but you're speaking with me right now. I, can fight. I might not be as strong as some of you, but I can help with these fights ahead. And, I can also share some blame should Serafall-sama witness any of this."

Makoto couldn't hide the surprise that he was feeling right now.

The expressions on her face, the way that she looked, Makoto was very stunned to say the least.

"Ravel-san…you know, it's going to be dangerous? These are Holy Swords, I still feel hesitant about others becoming involved, and I don't know if I want Ravel-san to have to suffer through such things, it would be terrible."

"Makoto-sama is a kind person, but you don't have to worry about such a thing, I will do it by myself Makoto-sama. I shall be beside you, as whatever it is that you're going to do, because I know that Makoto-sama is going to do it anyway, and since he is, I shall also help Makoto-sama, in anything that he's going to do going forward."

Makoto allowed a smile to grace his lips, and knew that she was going to do it regardless if he had said yes or no. He couldn't blame the young woman though, he probably would do the same thing either way.

"Yes, okay Ravel-san. I understood. Please don't tell Asia-chan though, I don't want her to be in worry or in danger, it would be wrong if she got hurt."

Ravel understood what he was talking about, and knew that Makoto wouldn't want Asia to be in danger, so he consented.

"Yes, I understand Makoto-sama, I won't say a word to Asia-sama. I shall also prepare some battle tactics as well! Since I presume you've already done the meeting between yourself, and the Exorcist women, is that correct?"

Makoto was amazed that she knew of that.

"Ravel-san, do you have ESP or something?"

Ravel giggled at the joke, shaking her head.

"Not that I am aware of no. Though, I can tell a few things by the way you hold yourself. I would like to believe that I have begun to understand Makoto-sama recently, and I can tell when Makoto-sama has some ideas in his mind."

"Well, you're right there Ravel-san…so, thank you in advance with helping out. I trust Ravel-san to come up with some good combinations, just like the Rating Game. Even with Millicas-san, I am sure you two would come up with some good combos."

Ravel's face fell slightly at the name.

"Millicas-sama…she also sits on Makoto-sama's lap sometimes."

"A-Ah yeah, she kinda likes sitting on my lap."

Makoto rubbed the back of his head as he said that, unsure if it should be a good thing or not.

"I understand, Makoto-sama. Yes, that's how it is, Millicas-sama has always been like that."

"I bet she has been yeah, Millicas-san is cute though, when she does things like that. Even then, thank you for assisting in this Ravel-san."

Ravel nodded.

She wanted to help in anyway that she could.

Even if it was dangerous, she wanted to do that help.

Even if she was going to be in a situation where she could be hurt, she was going to do just that.


After the events of the day, Makoto expected to just relax at home, and that's what he was doing for the most part. He sat in the living room, with Asia sat nearby. She had questions, she knew something was going on.

But she didn't know how to bring it up with Makoto. So, she sat there, and watched as he was going over some work. She wondered what it was, so she couldn't let her curiosity stay in, moving closer to Makoto himself.

"Makoto-san, what are you looking at?"

"Sera-tan sent me a few things, and asked me to look over them. It is for you, and for me, some kind of contracts, and such, to see what we could do, and the feedback to the ones that we have done in the past as well, while she's been away, that is."

Asia nodded in understanding, smiling towards Makoto.

"Makoto-san, do you need any help?"

Makoto shook his head, as he put a document down.

"No, it's not difficult. Akeno-senpai helped me understand the different things, it isn't that difficult now that I have seen it. Don't worry Asia-chan, you can relax for the time being, I'll deal with this." Makoto casually glanced at Asia, seeing that she looked a little apprehensive. "Asia-chan, is there something wrong?"

"O-Oh no, nothing at all Makoto-san. I was concerned for Makoto-san. When you returned before, you looked a little worried about something."

Makoto chuckled awkwardly.

"It's because Yumi-senpai's going through something, and I don't know how to help her is all. I am trying my best…but, I don't know if that's going to be for the best. She seems to be quite distant, and if I can't help her, then I'd be a pretty useless…I don't even know. Boyfriend maybe? I don't know…but don't worry about me Asia-chan, I'm gonna try my best."

Asia could hear the sorrow in his voice, moving closer on the couch, placing a hand on top of his own. Asia's serene smile always made Makoto's heart feel better.

"Don't worry Makoto-san, you can only do your best. And I know Makoto-sans best is enough, and beyond. When Millicas-san was in danger, Makoto-san used everything he had inside of him to bring her back and Makoto-san will do the same with Yumi-senpai, I am sure of it."

Makoto loved the very idea that Asia always had such unwavering faith in him. It made him want to try harder for her, and for everything, and everyone.

"Thank you, Asia-chan. You always make me feel good. I'm gonna do my best from now on, okay?"

Asia nodded her head.

"I have every confidence that Makoto-san is going to do his best. He always does, and that's all anyone can do. Makoto-san tries so hard for everyone, and it worries me that Makoto-san is going to be overwhelmed."

Displaying her concerns, Makoto shook his head towards her, offsetting her worries.

"Not at all Asia-chan, you don't have to worry about me, I am going to do my best here. I won't become overwhelmed, I know-"

At that moment, there was a knock at the window, and Makoto along with Asia felt a chill.

Looking towards the window, Makoto saw that Irina was tapping on the glass with her usual beautiful smile on her face.

Asia looked worried at seeing Irina there. She didn't know what was Irina's intentions, but if she was there, could it be dangerous? She didn't know if it was going to be a dangerous thing, but whatever was going to happen, Makoto was there to stop it if anything did happen.

Makoto went towards the window, opening it.

"Ma-chan, can we talk for a little while? Privately I mean?"

Makoto looked towards Asia who had a worried expression. Makoto however smiled to calm her, then turned back to Irina.

"Sure. I'll be out now."

Makoto closed the window, and walked towards the door.

"Makoto-san, are you sure…"

He knew she was worried, but Makoto felt like he had to do this.

"Irina-chan wouldn't hurt me, besides the time we fought, but that was more Xenovia-sans thing with Yumi-senpai, than anything else. don't worry about me Asia-chan, I'll be fine…though, if I'm more than half an hour, feel free to call Millicas-san and the others to come and search for me."

Hearing the joking tone in his voice, Asia continued to smile beautifully.

"Leave it to me Makoto-san!"

Makoto nodded, heading for the door.

Walking out, he put on his shoes, exiting the house.

Once outside, he looked towards Irina who gained a smile.

"Wanna go to the park for a little bit Ma-chan?"

"Sure…Xenovia-san isn't waiting for me there, is she? I mean, she could probably do something if she wanted…"

Irina wagged her finger, shaking her head.

"Don't worry Ma-chan, we're in a cooperation now! I came here on my own, because I didn't get to speak with Ma-chan properly beforehand, and now, I wish to speak with Ma-chan again is all. I hope that's okay?"

"Y-Yeah, sure, let's go."

So, Makoto and Irina went towards the park, and didn't say anything. Makoto didn't even know how he was going to begin anyway, he just didn't know. Though, he knew that he would have to say something eventually.


Once making it to the park, Makoto and Irina sat on the swing-set, and swung gently.

But there was an air in the area, and neither knew how to address the elephant between them.

While Makoto was less than willing to speak about it, he suspected that Irina might want to talk about it.

When Makoto didn't say anything, Irina was the one who began speaking.

"It's been quite the time, hasn't it Ma-chan? Since we met one another again. I didn't expect Ma-chan to be a Devil, much less to hold such a position. Things really have changed since I last left, I thought Ma-chan would be the same."

"Times change, and so have I." Makoto responded, looking down at the ground. "I never thought I would see you once again. I thought that you wouldn't ever come and see me again. The last time we met one another, you were leaving to go to England or something. You never told me why…but, it seems like you became an Exorcist, huh."

Irina nodded her head, as Makoto gained a gentle smile.

"Ma-chan, how did you become a Devil anyway? When I saw Ma-chan as a Devil, I was very shocked, I didn't think Ma-chan would be like that. When I came here, I didn't know what to expect, I wanted to see Ma-chan again and speak with him about many things…but, when I saw Ma-chan as a Devil, I didn't know what to say."

Makoto swung on the swing-set, trying to make sense of it all.

"I…Irina-chan, the time between then and now, many things have happened. I was, under quite a bit of stress, because of what happened. I didn't choose to become a Devil, I was killed off, when I was human. I went, on a date with Yumi-senpai, and I was attacked by Fallen Angels, and then, I stopped the male one from killing Yumi-senpai, stepping in front of the spear before it could hurt her…I effectively stopped, her death and sacrificed myself…at least, that's how I poetically state it, I can't say it in anyway other than that."

Irina listened to the tale, and despite what happened, she couldn't help the smile that made its way onto her face.

"Ma-chan, always doing the brave thing. Even when we were younger, Ma-chan always made sure that I was okay…and didn't call me a boy like Ise-kun."

Makoto chuckled as Irina giggled.

"Yeah, Ise-nii believed you were a boy since back then. I tried to tell him, but he didn't believe me. I guess he can't deny the way you look now, you've certainly changed since back then Irina-chan. I mean, you're an Exorcist now."

"That's me! I am an Exorcist! I became one and slay Devils…" Makoto sweatdropped. "N-Not that I would do that to Ma-chan of course!"

Makoto this time chuckled once again.

"Well, if Irina-chan truly did want to kill me, then she'd probably would've done it by now." Makoto smiled gently. "Also, Irina-chan, when you left…during the time you left back then…I remember when Irina-chan left…that was…hard."

Irina nodded her head slowly.

"Y-Yes, that's right Ma-chan. It was hard for me as well. I discovered that I had the potential to become an Exorcist like I am now, and serve God like I am. The choices I made back then were difficult. When Ma-chan and I even began…when Ma-chan and I shared a kiss…Ma-chan and I kissed just before I left."

Makoto remembered that, brushing his lips gently.

"You were my first."

"You were my only Ma-chan." Irina explained with pink on her face. "When I found out Ma-chan was a Devil, I was so shocked. I thought, that when I came back, Ma-chan and I could see one another again, and maybe, Ma-chan could also have the potential to become an Exorcist. Papa always said that Ma-chan had something different about him, something strong. But, we weren't able to decide what that was…it seems like Serafall-sama saw that Ma-chan was a very strong person, and chose to save your life…was it scary, when you died?"

Maybe it was insensitive, but because she had never died, she didn't know what it was truly like. She hadn't even come close to dying before, she had been lucky enough to be able to do her missions with relative ease.

"It was probably the most frightening time in my life…my death. It was painful, but I didn't know what was going to happen. I remember when Sera-tan told me I was a Devil, I didn't want to be. I thought, maybe I could see my parents-"

"Ma-chan's parents aren't dead, Ise-kun's parents aren't gone."

"My real parents, not my adoptive parents. The Hyoudou's have been so wonderful to me, and I couldn't ask for any better…but, I also got to spend my life, wondering who my real parents were, and why I was left here…I just don't know why they chose to leave me. I love my life right now, I couldn't ask for better parents, or an Onii-chan, but the very idea that out there, somewhere my real parents are…maybe they aren't anymore. Perhaps, they have died, and I am all that's left…I just feel reluctant."

Makoto expressed his thoughts while sighing deeply, he didn't even know what else to say about it.

But, Irina understood, moving closer, and placed a hand on Makoto's back.

"Ma-chan still is Ma-chan after all. I was worried when Ma-chan became a Devil, he'd be completely different…but, no Ma-chan is still the same loving boy I remember from back then. I really missed Ma-chan, I wanted to see Ma-chan sometimes, and tell him what my life was like, what was happening to me."

"Hehe, since I became a Devil, my life has been so hectic. Getting killed, getting captured, watching Asia-chan die…that was one of the hardest things that I had ever seen, and if she couldn't of been brought back, then I am not sure what would happen. Things have been tough, but I met a lot of people that I care for."

"Do you regret becoming a Devil?"

That question was so simple, yet powerful at the same time.

"No, I don't think that I do. I, might've not liked it back then, but now, I still have mixed feelings about it. But, I can do good now. Like with Excalibur, I can help Yumi-senpai get over the hard feelings that she felt deep inside of her. I can help her with that, and others. I helped Millicas-san get out of her engagement to a horrible person…so, no, I don't regret becoming a Devil…you must be disappointed in me, though, right? because, we both had dreams we'd be God's Angels one day, and serve him…I guess, I won't be able to do that. I can't see God wanting a Devil as an Angel."

Irina wrapped her arms around Makoto's body, hugging him tightly.

Makoto was confused what she was doing at first, but then he just embraced it tightly, and allowed the hug to continue onwards, and fell downer into the hug that he hadn't received from Irina for so long.

"Ma-chan is an Angel to me~ And if Ma-chan can't become an Angel, then maybe I don't want to be an Angel either because Ma-chan is still an Angel to someone like me, even if he turned into a Devil. I don't know how it would work between us, but Ma-chan doesn't have to worry about anything, we'll still be friends, and…Ma-chan is still important to me."

Makoto continued to smile as Irina hugged onto him tightly.

"Thank you, Irina-chan. You were always important to me as well."

Irina smiled, as she and Makoto continued to embrace one another tightly, they weren't going to let one another go either. Though, it had been long, so long, they began reconnecting, no matter how little time they truly had with one another.


End chapter!

So, the cooperation has begun! Saji and Makoto had a little back and forth with one another, though since Makoto is more worried about Yumi right now than anything else, he doesn't care that much. Millicas vs Irina...sort of anyway, over a picture, apparently Millicas doesn't like that. With the cooperation going ahead, it seems like Ravel also has joined the efforts, she can read Makoto quite well, and then there was some bonding between Irina and Makoto at the end as well!

Hope you all enjoyed it, and until next time, thanks for reading!

Issei; Rias, Yura, Aika, Bennia, Jeanne, Walburga, Xenovia, Mittelt, Reya, Mira, Katase, Murayama. (WIP)

Makoto; Serafall, Yumi, Millicas (fem), Irina, Gabriel, Asia, Koneko, Kuroka, Rossweisse, Kalawarner, Ravel, Kunou, Tiamat, Akeno, Vali (fem), Sona, Le Fay, Elmenhilde. (WIP)